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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29
THE RSTELECTION UNDER
NEW CONSTITUTION.

The elections this fall in Vir
ginia are more problematic thar
they have been for long time
The new registration has eliminat
ed the negro vote to large extent
but along with this many white
men have failed to register, some
because they could not answer the
requirements, some because they
were opposed to the Constitutional
Convention and took that way to
show their disapproval of its work,
and some because they did not
have enough interest in the matter
to take the trouble to register.
These facts cause an element of
uncertainty as to the final result
and make it very important for
every registered Democrat to make
an effort to cast his vote for the
nominee of his party.
The first election under the new
Constitution will be held next
Tuesday at which time the question
will be settled as to who will
represent the Tenth district in the
next Congress. We feel safe in
predicting that the Hon. H. d.
Flood will succeed himself. There
is no doubt about his reelection if
the Democrats of the district but
do their duty. The greatest
danger, as we see it, is the apathy
on the part of some Democrats and
the Over-confdence of others. But
it should be remembered that Mr..
Flood is the regular nominee of
the Democratic party and, as such,
ne has the right to expect the sup
port of every Democrat in the dis
trict. 1t has occurred more than
once in the history of the country
that the strongest man has been
defeated because two many of his
friends were so sure of his election
that they did not take the trouble
to 60 to the polls on election day.
The Republicans claim that
Rockbridge rightfully belongs in
their column. 1t remains now for
Democrats, under the new and
purified electorate, to determine
once and for all who shall control
the affairs of the county. Because
of it's bearing upon future elections,
the Democratic victory next Tues
day should be so complete and
decisive as to be perpetual rebuke
to the principles and methods of
the Republican party.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29
r. s. Anderson.
sep II NELSON STREET.
Commissioners Notice.

Il
HARRY A. WILSON, Plaintiff
vs..
JOHN T. WILSON'S Admr. &c. Defendants.
The undersigned Commissioner in
Chancery for the Circuit Court OF Rock
bridge county, Va, having been directed
by decree entered in the above entitled
cause on the 18th day OF September, 1902
to take. state and report TO the Court the
following accounts, viz:
/. An account of the real estate of
which John T. Wilson died, seized, and
the condition of the title thereto.
2. An account Of the delinquent taxes,
II any. against said zeal estate.
3. An account OF the debts against the
estate Of John +. Wilson, deceased,
whether by lien or otherwise, stating the
same in the order OF their priorities.
a. An account OF the transactions Of
Thos. A. Sterrett, Sheriff OF Rockbridge
and as such, admr. of the personal
estate of John T. Wilson, decd.
8. Any other matters deemed necessary
by the Master or required by the parties
in interest.
He hereby notifies al. parties in interest
that he has appointed
Saturday, November %, 1902,
rs the time and his office in Lexington,
Va, as the place, for executing said
order OF reference.
w. T. SHIELDS,
Comm'r in Ch'y |
Moore Il Moore, p, q, oct 20 OF,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29
NOTICE
1oIax.P ayers.

In accordance with an Act of the
Legislature approved April list, 1870,
prescribing the manner in which
Taxes and County Levies shall be
collected, the treasurer, or one of his
deputies, will for this purpose be at
Flippo's store, Fairfield, Monday,
Oct. 9th.
VIM. Wade & Sons store, Browns
burg, Monday, Oct. eth.
j. W. Morrison u Co.'S store, Oak
Dale, Tuesday, Oct. 28th.
j. f. Montgomery store, Raphine,
Tuesday, Oct. 29th.
A. w. Morrison's store, Golfers
town, Wednesday, Oct. Goth.
Anderson store, RockbridgeB Baths,
Wednesday, Oct. Goth.
JIG. Thompson store, lack, Wednes-
day, Oct. Goth.
Rawlings &Mangus' store, Vesuvius,
Wednesday, Oct. Goth
p. l. Huffman's Store, Alphin,
Thursday, Oct. 30th.
Wilmer e. Sheltman's store, Corn
wall Thursday, Oct. 30th.
Engleman's store, Kerr's Creek,
Thursday, Oct. Both.
II. l.. Morrison e. Co.'S store, Mar
mion, Friday, Oct. 3ist.
Thompson's store, Denmark, Fri
day, Oct. 31st.
McClintic & Co.'S store, Goshen,
Friday, Oct. 31st.
Lackey's store, Oak Bank, Wednes-
day, Nov 9Th.
j. w. Burger e. Co.'S store, Natural
Bridge, Thursday, Nov. 9th.
Mathews, Baldwin Il Co.'S store,
Glasgow, Friday, Nov. 18th.
Treasurer's Office till Evening of
November 30th, 1902.
ANY person failing to pay any
state 0r county levies to the Treasurer
by the FIRST OF DECEMBER shall
incur a penalty thereon of per
centum, which shall be added to the
amount of the taxes and levles due
from such taxpayer, which, when
collected by the treasurer or his
deputies, shall be accounted for in
his settlement. u A part of the 18th
Sec of the Act referred to.
Eg- Persons owning land not in their
own name will call for such tickets
when settling their own, otherwise
they will have the per cent. to pay
as it is impossible for the treasurer to
keep posted on all land sales in the
county.
s. X. MOORE, Treasurer
oct s 1902. of Rockbridge County
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

WI Tung Fang, the Chinese
minister, has been recalled to his
country by special edict, which
was received by him Monday. He
is ordered to return by the nest
direct route to Shanghai, and will
leave as soon as he can pack ur
his effects, probably within two
weeks. He will become minister
of commerce, and will also be a
member of the joint commission to
negotiate commercial treaties.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

Six hunred eighteen thousand
barrels ofapples have been shipped
abroad 80 far this season, which is
nearly five times as much as last
season to date, showing a great
increase.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

1t is alleged that bogus col
lege degree mill, which sold di-
plomas promiscuously, has recent
ly been in the Valley of Virginia.
The alleged mountebank, it is said,
Wa: compelled to leave Arkansas,
and some Of his victims are on a
search for him.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

Three negroes terrOrized the
southern portion of Roanoke Sun
day night and committed several
of the boldest robberies that have
ever occurred there. They held UP
four white men in succession and
secured about $40 and three watch
eS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

Senator Jones, charm an CT tie
Democratic national corn ittee,
stated yesterday afternoons: Gre
ports from all parts of the oorItIy
indicate this will be a Dem ocratic
year. There is dissatisfaction
everywhere with the Rerut lic&1s.
We have an excellent chance tc
elect a majority of the rext
house."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29
. If A Man Lie To You,

And say some other salve. ointment,
lotion, oil or alleged healer is as good as
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve, tell him thirty
years OF marvellous cures OF Piles, Burns,
Boils, Corns, Felons, Ulcels, Cuts,
Scalds, Bruises and skin Eruptions prove
it's the best and cheapest. 25c at
b. IL. Goirelrs drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29
A Patriotic Concert to he Given
in Lexington.

The Stonewall Brigade band OF
Stanton, Va, has offered to come to
Lexington and give concert for the
benefit of the Jackson Memorial He
pital, which the Mary GUSTS Lee
Chapter of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy hope to establish in General
Jackson's old home. This offer has
been gratefully accepted, and the date
will be announced later.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29
Cures Eczema, Itching HumOrs.

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. 1t gives healthy
blood supply to the affected parts, heals
all the sores, eruptiops, scabs, scales;
stops the awful itching and burning Of
ecze ma, swelling, suppurating, watery
SORES, etc. Druggists, 81. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

One thousand hogsheads--1, 200
600 pounds-of Virginia tobacco,
are being shipped from Richmond
to the Spanish government under
the Reggie contract. Most of the
tobacco was bought at Lynchburg.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

A, H. Lindsay, one of Norfolk
county's largest farmers, reports
that this season he raised 60, 600
bushels of corn, which is said to
be the largest yield in that section,
c.. NJ. Bruce of Halifax county
raised 40, 900 bushels. Both crors
were grown without commercial
fertilizers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

In Hollywood cemetery, Rich
mond, last Saturday, a monument
to 224 Confederate soldiers buried
in the national cemeteries of Phil
adelphia, was unveiled with inter
esting ceremonies.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

Senator lie Cato Of Acccmac,
who has been quite i'll, is now re-
ported rapidly improving, with
prospect of recovery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

President Roosevelt was Al years
old Monday, and he celebrated the
event by an informal reception.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

Rockingham is the first county in
the State to have a complete system
OF rural free delivery. There are
now in operation 81 routes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

From all over the United States
come testimonials praising Victor
Remedies. Why? They cure what
is claimed for them. Sold by Drug
gists and Merchants.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

commissioners Notice.
CHARLES HICKMAN
w.
VIM. HENRY HICKMAN, &c.
This cause having been referred to the
undersigned Commissioner in Chancery,
by decree OF the Circuit Court OF Rock
bridge, entered sept. 10, 1902, with direc-
tons TO make inquiry and report to the
Court all claims against the estate Of J.
H. Hickman, decd, and the priorities
thereof, IL any.
all parties interested are hereby notified
that | have fixed
Thursday, Nov. 9th, 1902,
at my Office in Lexington, Va, as the
time and place for taking SAID accounts.
e. M. PENDLETON,
Oct29-4t Com'r in Chancery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29

Children's Suits 50. 90.
THE Ct. & ID. CLOTHING Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-10-29
Comforts.

We have never had such enormous line, or sucl
styles. Price Sc, 10c, 12lc and 15c yard.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14

JUDGING from what Is being publish
ed In the papers over that way. Meek
lenburg county Democrats are badly
split up over the question of pledging
themselves to support primary election
nominees. One side is contending that
voters in the primary should be left
free to support nominees or not as they
see proper, and the other side contends
that the man who votes in primary
should bind himself to stand by the
choice of the majority. In conversa-
ton with a Mecklenburg county man
sometime ago, the writer was told that
it was generally conceded that voters
VINO participated in primaries should
support the nominees; but the objection
was to requiring an oath Of them to
do so.z It seems that great many peo-
pie are disposed to think that they
should be trusted without being requir-
ed to swear. Over this way, the Meek
lenburg contention appears to be a
rather strange one, for 1t would seem
that if a man really intended to sup
port a primary nominee for whom he
had not voted, he could have no reason
able objection to registering a pledege
to that effect at the time of casting his
ballot. If it be the purpose of the anti
qualification people to vote in the pri-
mary and then go to the general elec-
tion provided they are not pleased with
primary nominees, 1t is difficult to see
why they do not go to the general cleo
ton in the first instance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14

IN today's issue is reproduced from
the Greenville News, some interesting
revelations on the dispensary rebate
question. Because of the straight-for-
ward manner in which the matter Is
presented, 1t would seem that very lit
tie comment is necessary. Here are
plain and direct charges against Mr..
Dukes, and strong presumption against
other members Of the state board OF
control. Without question, the case Is
now clearly up to the grand jury Oh
>aichland county and the attorney gen.
eral and how a thorough, searching
Investigation can be avoided, Is difficult
to see. Of course there is no need to
discuss the merits of the case in the
newspapers. It would seem that these
merits are more within the province of
the criminal court. If the charges are
true, somebody ought to be punished;
and If they are not true somebody else
ought to be punished. There are In
volved ron-: the one hand the questions
of theft and fraud, and on the other the
question Of criminal slander. The peo-
pie of South Carolina certainly have
nothing to lose by probing the whole
thing to the bottom.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14
MERE-MENTION.

The senate has agreed to vote on the
Nicaragua canal bill on July I9.......
Mexican soldiers mas1ebred 80 Yaqui
women and children In Santa Rosa
cannon a few days ago.. Colonel
Arthur Lynch, the Irishman who was
elected to parliament while fighting fol
the Beers, was arrested in London, on
Wednesday, and committed to Jail or
the charge of high treason. Still an
other revolution has broken out in Ven
ezuela. ......A cyclone swept through
Bloomington, Illinois, last Wednesday
killing and injuring a number of peo-
ple.. Miss Ethel Sigsbee, daughter
of Captain and Mrs. Chas. D. Sigsbee
of the United States navy, and Robert
T. Small, were married In Washing.
ton last Wednesday night. The groom
is a son of Rev. Sam Small and re.
porter, of the Washington STAR.
The house has killed the Pacific cable
bill recently passed by the senate, or
the ground that it is not willing to put
the government in competition with
a private enterprise. The one hun.
dredth anniversary of the establish
ment of West Point was celebrated last
Wednesday. President Roosevelt was
the principal speaker Of the occasion
-. The case that was instituted by
the government against the beef trust
at New Orleans, has been withdrawn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14
8. R.-CAROLINA DIVISION.

The South Carolina and Georgia Ex-
tension railroad will go into the hands
of the Southern on July 1, next. That
fact is now settled, the pre'iminaries
having been arranged at meeting of
the stockholders, held in Cherokee Inn.
Blacksburg. last Wednesday.
The meeting Of the stockholders, of
course, was a purely formal affair, all
the details having been completed In
advance. Colonel Samuel Hunt, how
ever. was present. along with other Of
ficers Of the road, and all the stock
was represented. Mr.. Geo. w. s. Hart.
attorney for the South Carolina and
Georgia Extension, was there, and MIR.
Mayo, of New York, was looking after
the interest of the Southern. But there
was no hitch Of anykind.
The principal question before the
meeting was the question whether the
South Carolina and Georgia Extension
railroad should become part Of cor
poration to be known as the Southern
Railway-Carolina Division" This cor
poration is to include also the South
Carolina and Georgia, the Spartanburg
and Asheville and the Carolina Mid
land. That question was answered ir.
the affirmative, and during Thursday
similar meetings Of the stockholders OF
the various other roads, as we'll as the
North Carolina division Of the South
Carolina and Georgia Extension, was
held for the same purpose. The result
of each meeting was the same as Is out
lined in the case at Blacksburg.
1t is the programme for the Southern
to take charge of the new corporation
at IL o'clock, midnight, June 80. That
date is set because the beginning Of the
Southern's fiscal year Is July 1. Until
July l, Of course. the responsible man.
agement of the various roads continues
the same as now. The transfer is to
be by lease and not by purchase, as has
been generally understood; but the va
rious roads involved are to be regarded
as integral parts Of the Southern.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14

Of the American Agricultural Chemical
company, the northern combination,
went to Germany with geological and
mining experts ostensibly to arrange
for their supply of potash salts. Last
year the imports of the potash salts ut
Atlantic ports alone amounted to 359.-
26O long tons, which shows a substan-
tial increase over previous years. The
value Of this product Is enormous, and
as Germany Is the only place where 1t
is produced, the German Kali syndicate
has the monopoly and fixes prices ac-
cordingly. With the growth of the fer
tilizer industry in the United States the
consumption of potash salts has also
increased, and as the Virginia-Carolina
Chemical companies are the largest
buyers, it was but natural that they
should desire more favorable terms
from the Kali syndicate. In this the
syndicate did not at first acquiesce, but
when the Americans began to buy up
or option independent potash proper
ties. the situation changed. Now 1t Is
understood that the Virginia Carolina
Chemical company at least will receive
| it's supply of potash at lower prices,
and to bind the agreement the proper
ties which it took up will join the syn
dlcate. 1t is not likely that a similar
agreement will be made with the Amer
lean Agricultural Chemical company"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14

WE reproduce from the Keowee Cour-
Ter, a denial Of the story Of the whole
sale drunkenness at Clemson during
the commencement exercises. We have
no reason to doubt that there was more
or less drunkenness, for that is common
at the closing exercises Of practically
all of the colleges; but the Clemson
story was especially alarming in that
1t indicated a still more alarming de-
gree Of excess than has been regarded
as common. What the real facts are
of course, we do not know. THE EN-
oU1RER has not undertaken to investi-
gate the matter on it's own responsible
ity. We have no hesitation, however
in saying that we have much confi-
dence in the management Of The Keo-
wee Courier, and we do not believe
that paper would lend itself to denial
of such stories except IN the interest OF
truth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14
BLACKsBURG NOTES.
Cherokee Critic-Basebnl
Notes.

Cherokee Basebnll-Personal
Notes.
Correspondence OF the Yorkvile Enquirer.
BLAcKsBURG, June 12.-The Cherokee
Critic, our new paper has been pur-
chased by Mr.. P. B. Lockwood, Of the
Laurens Herald, who has come to make
his home with us. We are glad to have
him among us and extend to him our
heartiest welcome and support.
THE Shelby baseball team played our
team here last Saturday and met their
finish. The score was "a to 5. Our boys
supposed, as did the Beers last week
they were worn out whipping the Shell
by team.
On Monday Gaffney sent her best
team over and we saw much better
played and a more interesting game
The score was 10 to 9 in favor OF
Blacksburg. The Blacksburg team is
as follows: B. Brassington. C; Joe
Alexander, 2b; w. Whfsonant, p; w
Duncan, IS; F. Balue, 1b; C. Duncan
If; ]. c. Thomson, 3b; Grover Baber
CT; Joe Rhyme, RI.
Mr.. E. T. Dougherty returned home
on Wednesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-14
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. J. M. Heath was over from Lam
caster on Thursday. -
>SW. w. Lewis. Esq, left Thursday for
Union, to attend court.
Mr.. Sidney Hinson, of Lancaster, has
been in Yorkville for a few days.
<Mr. John Jenkins arrived at home on
"Wednesday evening from Erskine COL
lege, Due West.
b Mr.. Lowry w. Jenkins, recently grad
uated at Erskine college, has returned
to his home in Yorkville.
Mr.. Will Hamel Is quite Ill at the
home of his father, Mr.. John Hamel,
four miles southeast Of Yorkvllle.
Mr.. A. C. Jepson, Of Florence, candi-
date for railroad commissioner, was in
Yorkville Wednesday and Thursday.
Messrs. John Rainey and Thomas
Refferys Ashe were graduated from the
South Carolina Military academy yes
terday.
- Miss Nellie Schorb and Mr.. Barron
Kennedy returned home on Thursday
evening from Erskine college. Due
West.
Misses Kate White and Bessie West
brook, of Chester are visiting DR.. and
Mrs. M. w. White, on Kings Noun
tam street.
Mr.. John L. Rainey, Of Sharon, was
in Yorkville, Thursday, on business.
He said the recent rain was no good in
his section; that it did not even bsng
up the grass.
"A fishing party, consisting Of Messrs.
p. r. Williams, J. C. Johnes, M. L. Car
roll, C. P. Lowrance, M. L. Thomasson
and w. S. Gordon, went to Huddle-
stons island, Catawba river, Thursday
morning.
Mr.. G. R. Spencer has resigned his
position as superintendent Of the Ia
vora Cotton mill, and, for the present,
Mr.. C. F. James, formerly night super
intendent, is looking after the duties
of the position.
Miss Ella Neely, recently elected as
aeacher Of the Sd and 4th grades In the
Yorkville Graded school, has been no.
titled of her previous election to a posi-
ton in the Barnwell school. She will
endeavor to secure her release from her
Barnwell engagement.
Mr.. Robert M. Plaxco, of Kings
Creek, was in Yorkville, Thursday, for
the purpose Of buying a buggy. He
had no difficulty, Of course, In finding
what he wanted. He also renewed his
subscription to THE ENQUIRER, and had
some kind words to say about the pa
per.
4 Mr.. J. c. Daniel has received letter
from Easley, asking if he is in a posi-
tion to consider an offer Of the superin-