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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

Flat or tray for early sowing or for trans
planting with marker for making holes
in soil into which the seedlings are set.
often as necessary to keep the surface
from showing dryness, but the soil
should not become waterlogged. The
seedlings will appear in from two 10
three weeks, after which the tray
should be turned round once each day
to prevent the plants drawing" TO-
ward the light. If early plants are
needed on somewhat larger scale,
SOW the seeds in like manner in hot
bed or on a greenhouse bench.
For later plants. from which the main
crop is to be planted, SOW the seeds in
q cold frame or in the open ground.
Several methods are in vogue for start"
ing celery plants in the open ground,
and the one selected should depend en-
tirely upon the scale on which the
crop is to be grown. One plan is to
SOW the seed broadcast in bed about
three feet wide ana of any desired
length, from which the plants may be
transplante1 to another similar BED,
and again to the open field, or they
may be thinned and allowed to re-
main in the seed bed until the time for
setting in the open ground, where they
are to mature. Another method is to
SOW in drills ten or twelve inches
apart.
The method now in use by most
large growers is to prepare tract OF
land by pulverizing with rose tools and
then raking by hand, after which the
seed Is sown broadcast by means of
wheelbarrow grass seed drill. The soil
is sometimes pressed down with
plank after the seeds are scattered, but
some growers maintain that there is
decided advantage in leaving the soil
slightly uneven. as the seeds fall into
the shaded places and are protected
from the direct rays of the sun. The
seed will become sufficiently covered by
rains or watering Should more than
20 per cent of the seed usually sown
terminate it will be necessary to thin
out to prevent Overcrowding. with its
attendant injury. TO prevent the sur
face of the soil becoming too dry 1t
may be necessary to partially shade
the young plants during the warm days
of early summer, but the shading
should never be so dense as to cause
them to become drawn.
Somo cnorioS Of ,rroSShODuPrS often
prove destructive pests during the ear
" part of the season where the celery
Is planted near meadows or other hab'
itat of these insects. Where no fowls
are allowed to run it is practicable to
poison the grasshopper by means OF
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
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CELERY CULTURE.

Growing the Plnnts-Inscct Enemies
of the Young Crop.
Celery seed, like that OF parsley
carrot and parsnip. parts with us VI
tally very quickly and is practically
worthless when kept over until the
second year. For sowing seed during
the early part of the season the plan
best suited to the requirements or the
farmer or amateur grower of celery is
TO secure q wooden fiat or tray (See
,he first cut about sixteen or twenty
four inches deep. with plenty of small
holes i'm the bottom for drainage. Aft
or filling with siftcd soil stroke OIL
even with the top and either shake
down the soil OF press it down by
means of a board before the seeds are
sown. Either SOW in drills two inches
apart or scatter broadcast and cover
by sitting on mere sprinkling of leaf
mold or sand by means of fine sieve.
This tray can be placed in the win
dow of moderately warm room in
the dwelling, and the soil should be
watered by sprinkling very lightly as
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

George Washington, says the Phil
adelphia Record, conducted the Noun
tain Road lottery, building Il public
highway with the profits, and in an
anteroom of St Peters church, ut
Third and Pine streets. there hangs
in n frame on the wall Il ticket from Il
lottery that the church itself conduct
cd The ticket Is da;ed 1863 and reads.
"St. Peters Lottery. No. 1l,Io9
This ticket entities bearer to such
prizcs as may be drawn against IFS
number. if demanded in nine months
after the drawing is finished. subject
TO such deduction as is mentioned in
the scheme.
The slip Of paper is two inches
square and printed, but the signature
which is that of Henry Ilan'ison is
written. The amount of the lottery
prize. cost Of the tickets ard the GOOD
use to which the profits were 10 Dc
put are subjects Of which the vergel
of st. Peters is In Ignorance.
cause nnd Enect.
The honeymoon WAS waning.
81 can't help thinking" she re-
marked. that the clergyman looked
solemn when he was marrying us
We'll" he answered. hes mar
ried man himself" Post.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
Agricultural Notes.

The activity in both the foreign horse
ind mule trade of the United States
continues up TO the present time.
English beans are upright, rank
bushy growers and have large. oval
coarse pods There are not many beans
in a pod. and they are usually shelled
and eaten as peas. They are rich in
flavor.
Massachusetts farmers who have
tried it do not give encouraging re
ports of alfalfa.
Corn should be grown extensively
and the sio is tbs cheapest method oil
preserving It,
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L Ii E
Philadelphia Record
Is the Leading Newspaper in Pennsylva
mia, both Daily and Sunday
II Il H. no,I =, U,rc ~,
Daily One Sunday Two Cts

The Record publishes the news from
all parts Of the United States and foreign
countries. its editorials are fearless and
independent 'The Record also devotes
a portion of its columns to special matters
of interest to the reading public, its scien-
tifc, health and hygiene, woman's page
and other departments of interest are
features Of the paper
The average circulation by sworn state
ments for the year 1901 was 1875, 495 daily
and 1866 476 Sunday. "The Record" is
served by carriers and agents for six cents
a week for the daily, and twocents for the
Sunday. It's mail rates are:
Daily, including sunday, per year , 4. 90
Every weekday, per year .,.,.,.. HO0
Sunday Recorded pages per year. .OO
saturday Resord per year. 90
Postage prepaid. -.
The advertising rate of 1.-THE Record
is cheaper than that of any other news
paper, based on circulation.
sample copies will be sent on appllca-
ton.
The Record Publishing Co.,
017-9l9 Chestnut ST.,
July 80 Philade lphia
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
Holds Up a Congressman.

AT the end OF the campaign" writes
Champ Clark, Missouris brilliant con-
gresham, from Overwork. nervous
tension, loss of sleep and constant speak
ing | had about utterly collapsed. 1t
seemed that all the organs in ny body
were out of order, but three bottles OF
Electric Bitter5 made me all right. It's
the best all -around medicine ever sold
over druggists counter Ov ar worked,
rundown men aud weak, sickly women
gain splendid hellth and vitality from
Electric Bitters. Try them. Only soc.
Guaranteed by B. Ii GOrrell, OluggiA,
Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
Reveals a Great Secret.

1t is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are affected by Dr.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. Here's the secret,
1t cuts out the phlegm and germ-infeot-
ed mdcus, and let's the life giving oxy-
gen enrich and vitalize the blood. 1t
heals the inf1amed, cOugh-worn throat
and lungs. Hard colds and stubborn
coughs soon yield to DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the most infalliable remedy
for all Throat and Lung diseases. Guar
anteed bottles SOC and 500. Trial
bottles free at B. II. Gorrell's Drug
Store. Lexington, Va,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
Use Aliens Foot. Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. Ii you have smart =
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating
feet, ingrowing nails, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves coins and bunlons OF
all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try
it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Dom accept any substitute.
Trial package free. Address, Allen s.
Oimstead, lie Roy, n. Y
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Price $l.00
Millions of People

USE CUTIcURA SOAP, assisted by CUTICURA
OIXTMENT, for preserving, purifying, ana
Identifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp
of crusts, scales, and dandruiI, and the stop
ping of falling hair, for softening, whitening,
and soothing red, rough, and sore hands, Tor
baby rashes, feelings, and chalings, and Tor
all the purposes of the toilet, bath, and nurs-
cry. Millions of Women use CUTICURA SOAP
in the form of baths for annoying irritauons,
innammations, and excavations, or too free
or offensive perspraton, in the form of
washes for Lucrative weaknesses, ana Tor
many sanative, antiseptic purposes winch
readily suggest themselves to women.
CUTICURA REsoLvESr PILLS Chocolate
Coate(D are a new, tasteless, odorless, eco
nomical substitute for the celebrated liquid
CUTICuRA RHsOLvENT, as well as for all other
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Sold throughout the world. Soar, &c, OisrhHNr,
gc PIILs &c. Briti-h Depot 272S Charterhouse So,
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
N INV Norfo|kssWester
Schedule in effect May rs, 1902.
Leave Buena Vista.

NORTHBOUND
No. . 9;5OP. NJ. Daily For Basic Luray,
Hagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No. 4. 3.39 P.N Daily, For Hagerstown,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg.
SOUTHB0UND.
No. 1. 90 A. NJ. Daily. For Roanoke,
Bristol, Bluefeld, Norton, Win
ston-Salem, Welch and intermedi
ate stations. Pullman sleeper
Philadelphia to Welch.
No. 3. 216P. NJ. Daily. Fol Roanoke,
Bristol, Bluefleld, Winston Salem
and intermediate stations, and
Knoxville, Cincinnati, Columbus,
Chicago, and points West and
Southwest Pullman sleeper to
Knoxville and Roanoke to Colum-
bus.
Additional information and rates cheer
fully furnished by c. II. Moffett, Ticket
Agent, Buena ista, Va.
VI. +. BRAGG, Tray. Pass. Agent.
w. b. BEvLL, Gen Pass. Agent.
JUG Roanoke, Va
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
What Thin Folks Need

Is a greater power of digestion and
assimilating food. Fol them DR.. King S
New Life Pills work wonders. Tn y
tone and regulate the digestive organs,
gently expel all poisone from the system,
enrich the blood, improve appetite, make
healthy flesh. Only 25c at b. ii. Gorrell's
Drug Store, Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

Raspberry Training For the Amateur
An Ohio Farmer correspondent gives
some hints about Il fashion of trellis-
ing raspberry bushes practiced by an
English gardener as follows
He set his plants about five feet
part. and between each two pair OF
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
stand Like a Stone Wall

Between your children and the tor-
lures of itching and burning eczema,
sca,dhead or other skin diseases. -
How? why, by using Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, earth's greatest healer, Quickest
cure for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum,
Cuts, Burns or Bruises. tnfallible for
Piles. csc at b. II. GorrelPs, Druggist
Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
cause and rnect.

Half honesty won't answer. You
must be honest all the way through or
your little tricks will be accepted as
downright dishonesty.-Atchison Globe.
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lanes G..
Real Estate Agent.
April Is. 1902
Meeting of Stockholders.
April Is, 1902

At meeting of the Board Of Directors
of the South Buena Vista Land and I'm
provement Company held at Hotel Ap
pich, in the City of Alexandria, Virginia,
July eth, 1902.
On motion, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted, towit:
/ That a general meeting ofthe stock
hold rs of this Company te and the same
is hereby called to meet at Hotel Appich
in the city of Alexandria, Virginia on
Thursday,the 18th day of August
1902, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the pur'
pose of electing President, Vice-Presi
dent and other officials of the Company
and for trarsacting any other business
that may come before the meeting.
.. That due notice of the meeting be
given to the Stockholders by 30 days
publication OF these resolutions In one Of
the newspapers published in the town o
Lexington Va.
A copy from the minutes
Teste,
JNO. T. MCKEE,
Secretary of the South Buena Vista Land
and Improvement ompany.
July 8, 1902. CIV
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

Now that Georgia peaches have found
their way int the London markets we
will get back some Of that American
money that was blown in on that post
pOned coronation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

King Edward publicly announces his
belief in the efficacy Of prayer which he
is convinced has been answered in thc
prolongation of his life and the strength
impaired to him to fulfill the duties Of
his high calling.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

A farmer near Crystal Springs, Miss,
sold last month his tomato crop from a
nine acre field to a broker for 81, 400, the
purchaser paying the cost Of gathering,
hauling, and boxing the tom atoes
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

The gentleman in Mississippi whose
wife gave biith to bankruptcies will be
disposed to deny that married man can
live en- what single man throws away
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

The farmers Of Culpeper county are
preparing for the big annual farmers
nicnic to be held In that county on August
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

A terrific storm passed over southern
Frederick county Wednesday night, do
ing great damage to fruit and com.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13

Life hath no blessing like prudent
friend.-Euripides.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-13
G. & O. Route.
Schedule in Effect July 81, 1902
For Lynchburg and Richmond.

No. 80 connects at Lynchburg with
Southern Hallway North and South.
No. 80 connects at Balcony Falls with
No. 8 for Clifton Forge and the West.
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For CINCINNATI AND LOUISVILLE.

Pullman Sleeping Cars from Clifton
Forge - Cincinnati, Louisville and st.
louis,
Trains Arrive at Lexington:
500 m except Sunday from Lynch
burg. On Sundays this train will be two
and half hours later.
f2 As p. M. daily except Sunday from
Clifton Forge.
g 25 D. m daily from Richmond and
Lynchbuig.
For rates, tickets and other informa
ton apply to S. o. CAMPBELL, City
Ticket Agent
II. W. FULLER, g. p. Agent
C.. e. DOYLE, General Manager.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
A LOCAL SHERLOCK HOLMES.
Ingenuity of This Detective Amazed a
Woman

About the time that considerable atten-
tion was being paid to the story of "Sher-
lock Holmes a member Of Capt Board
which caused the belief on the part of a.
woman that he had been endowed with re-
markable detective ability He had been
told to call on Mrs. and when he
reached the house he was invited into the
dining room.
Are you a detective?" he was asked by
the woman who had been robbed
Il am was the sleuth's response Have
you been robbed Of a clOck?" he INQUIRED
noting the absence of timepiece from the
mantel and at the same time seeing the
outline of the clock in the dust
How did you know l had lost a clock?"
was the womans anxious inquiry
''Only that I'm a detective" he answered
.'and that's part of the business"
Then he indicated the lines Of the clock
on piece Of paper and concluded by Civ
ing a description of the ornament that wa 9
On the time piece.
That's rema rka ble" the woman said
simply remar rka ble'
Having been SO successful the detective
thought he would venture little farther
and he assured the woman that in TWENTY
four hours he would recover the stolen
property. Succeeding in this he made the
further prediction that two days later he
would have the thief. This he also accom-
plished and when he had finished with the
case the woman was anxious to know how
he had worked so successfully
Its a secret of the profession was all
the detective would tell her and the wo-
man has never been told how the detective
was able to accomplish so much.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
A Clever Sign,

In an Indianapolis office building two
lawyers. Messrs. r. c. Robinson and John
H. Jump, have offices on opposite sides Of
a corridor Mr.. Robinson's office boy with
labor-saving inclnations, whitfield out a
sign board with a wheel at the end, and
by manipulating the wheel he saved him.
self numerous inquiries as to whether his
employer was In" or Out" The scheme
worked so we'll that the rival boy across
the hall made a similar sign. 1t was put
up while Judge Jump was at court When
he returned To his Office he stood in the
corridor and laughed for five minutes.
while the boy. unconscious that the chief
was anywhere near, made his sign read
alternately Jump In and Jump Out"
Evening star., 1902-03-22
The Charm of WASHINGTON.

washington has a wonderful fascination
for people who have once fallen under it's
SPELL said an ex-off1cial. who has located
in the capital permanently. people who
have once sojourned here. in an official ca
pacity, whether large or small seldom want
to go back to their native towns
Il will wager that four-fifths Of the en-
ployes let out Of the census bureau are
moving heaven and earth to stay in Wash
ington. They have outgrown the narrow
life they left to come here, and are under
the spell Of wfzardry the towN exerts.
What Is the charm? Well, I don't know.
unless 1t is the atmosphere Of leisure and
conservatism, of intellectually and politics
that pervades the capital city.
I'VE are close to the men at the wheel
and the throttle: we see the workings of
the vast machinery Of government and
politics. and 1t Is interesting to most people.
That explanation would account for the
man Of understanding staying here. For
others. l think 1t Is because life is easier
and softer. less strenuous than In the cities
of the west and east"
Evening star., 1902-03-22
he GOT EVEN.
Was Compelled to Buy Chickens in
Self-Defense

Complaints about growing roosters.
cackling hens. barking dogs and noisy boys
are occupying more time Of the members
Of the police force just now than are the
complaints about thefts and other matters
of importance. Small boys will play base
ball andi other games on streets and vacant
lots, and fowls and CANNES will insist upon
being noisy during the early hours Of the
morning. 1t Is during these hours that
many people are anxious to sleep, and those
who keep nothing that will annoy neigh
bors think their neighbors should apply the
golden rule to them During the winte er
months, when doors and windows are closed
and when the small boys dogs and fowls
are satisfied to remain out Of the cold very
few complaints of the character mentioned
are made to the police. One OF the first
apparently annoyed by his neghbor's s chick
ems.
II can't Sleep" he complained to the
desk sergeant at one of the stations. 1--WE
offered to buy the neighbors' chickens. but
they won't sell, and l don't want to move.
Now. want you to tell me what redress a
poor man has"
Swear out warrant and summon your
ne1ghbors as witnesses against the owner
of the fowls" was the advice given him.
''Neighbors' sighed the man, II have
none. but my neighbors have"
II must confess. said the desk sergeant,
that 1 fail to understand the mea ming Of
your words"
Don understand them?" queried the
man, whose manner indicated he would
soon be victim of nervous prostration
why, 1 mean that I'm the only one who
does not own chickens, and the chicken
owners are sticking together in this neigh
borly matter"
A week later the man with the complaint
called on the police and reported that he
had solved the difficulty.
II bought two dozen chickens, among
them being six roosters. he explained. II
named the roosters and each morning when
they exercise their lungs I do my best to
distinguish one from another and I have
about succeeded. Now my. neighbors are
anxious that should reduce the number Of
rOosters in my yard"
Evening star., 1902-03-22
NOT so VERY BAD.
Experience of Those Confined in the
Smallpox Hospital.


, ..The most disagreeable experience of my
life occurred less than a month ago when
was Unexpectedly Informed that 1 had
smallpox. was hustled Into an ambulance
and hurried to the municipal pest house."
remarked young Washington man who has
just been released as cured from the hos
pital out near the Eastern branch II felt
just as wen az ever did in my life when
1 called at the District building the day in
question, but almost at glance the off,
cials Of the health department concluded
that / was a victim Of the dread disease
and without even an opportunity to COM
municate WIFI my; M family l was committed
with several other unfortunates, at least
one Of whom really was afflicted.
MY feelings can readily be imagined.
AS soon as de hadaoeen ushered into that
ward was sure that even though might
not then have small pox I would contract
it there. Issupp6se my sensations were
similar to those that might naturally be ex-
eb aad onH s to
live. / made up MY mind that should not
leave the hospital ihlive and began to frame
farewell messagesnto my relatives.
II was PUG to beq and much against my
under the covers for two days. AS was
feeling perfectly well at the end of that
time arose. fnd dFessed myself and moved
about. SevGfal " Her young men were In
the ward ana we amused ourselves playing
checkers. dofninoss and the like We were
permitted to stroll about in the yard which
was inclosed by "a large fence Among the
patients In the female ward was a mother
with young baby. We became greatly
attached to the Httle one. which afforded us
much amusement. The resident physician
loaned US camera and we took a number
Of photographs.
along toward the thirteenth or four
teepth day Of MY stay I grew mighty
weary OF the Imprisonment and was more
than glad to be released as cured after the
sixteenth day. The physicians said that
my case was q very mild form OF smallpox.
I suffered absolutely no discomfort from
1t. At the hospital we received the best OF
treatment the food furnished us was ex-
cellent and bet ween meals we were plenti-
fully supplied with fruit Aside from the
confinement. my stay at the smallpox hos-
pital was far from Unpleasant" a7 +.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Needed Precaution.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The giver Of the banquet to the distin-
guished foreign visitor surveyed the long
dining tables, with their glittering array
Of queensware end other necessary stuff,
and turned to the chef.
Have you seen to it, he asked. that all
the knives and forks are OF the cheapest
kind Of plated ware?'
''Yes. sir" replied the chef.
And that the spoons are all tin?'
Eyes, SIR
''Have you been careful to see that every
thing valuable on the table is too bulky to
be carried away undetected?"
81 have"
Then said the giver of the banquet,
with an anxious glance about the room to
assure himself that the wall adornments
were securely fastened in their places. I'VE
are ready think to let the guests in
Evening star., 1902-03-22
True to Her Sex.

From the Chicago News.
Bride Of Day (aboard train)-"Do stop
talking little while. dear"
The Other Half (tenderly)-"Why. darl-
ing. are you tired Of me so soon?'
Bride Of a Day-"No, dearest: but I am
curious to hear what those two women be-
hind US are saying.
Evening star., 1902-03-22
Before and After Taking.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The fiery-tempered maiden snorted scorn-
fully.
What? Marry you?" she cried Huh!
what do you take me for?'
For better or worse" he promptly re-
piled
So they were married and lived unhap-
PLY ever after. for. alas, she was worse
than he took her for.