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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-31
Timely Advice.

Bill--They say rubber is very high.
Jill-Yes; you ought to begin and
economic with your neck, my bo1!-
Youkers Statesman
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-31

First Doctor-Capital photograph,
isn't it?
Second Doctor-Flatters the lef:
lung little, 1 Observation-Disclosures
Budget.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-31
Prnhn1Dlv.

THAT fills the bill!'-When first was heard
In use this common term?
Perhaps twas when the early bird
Had caught the early worm
-purk
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-31
4 Con flrme d PcssimIst.

Mrs. Newed Gas husband arrives
home from work -Oh, George! Our
new cook is perfect gem! Why, she
already has the kitchen looking like
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-31
The Why Of the World

Mr.. Newed-Humph! Expecting com.
pany tonight, is she ?-Brooklyn Life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Winter Has Come.

After the mos; delightful
autu..n wan itr u.cirnry 81 'rc
"olu,.l iHu,,itani ia TA cl
balmy days and springlike weather
prevailed, winter has at last set
in. On Thursday night the first
snow Of the season fell, to the
depth Of several inches. The few
days following were pleasant,
until Monday when the tempera-
ture began falling and at night
reached II degrees.
With the weather below the
freezing point, the question Of
fuel becomes a serious one. Lex
ington has been compelled to adapt
herself to the use of wood and
soft coal, as hard coal cannot be
obtained at any price. Although
the mines have been working for
nearly six weeks, the supply has
fallen far short of the demand.
Reports come from all the cities of
the east that anthracite coal can
not be ro,ured to meet current
needs. In some of the cities
families have broken up house
keeping and have gone to boarding
so as to minimize the need Of
fuel AS the rigors of winter
settle down dire distress and
must Of necessity follow.
In Lexington and Rockbridge we
are most fortunately situated.
With abundance Of soft coal, al
though high in price, and "a plenti-
full supply of wood at moderate
price, we can pass the winter in
comparative comfort.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
The Presidents Message.

President Roosevelt sent his
message to Congress on Tuesday
of last week. 1t is characterized
by vigor of expression, but seems
TO be more vOluminous than the
occasion required, His utterances
are but the repetition of the
political sentiments which he has
frequently expressed in his public
speeches within the past few
months.
The President pays tribute to
the national prosperity and in
dustrial development of the
country, and asserts that "the
plain people are better off than
they have ever been before He
declares that trusts should be
regulated by national legislation,
argues against the reduction of
tariff duties as means Of reach
ing the trusts, recommends the
placing of anthracite coal on the
free list, advises additional legis-
lation on banking, says a depart
ment of commerce should be
created, pays tribute to the army
in the Philippines, advocates the
upbuilding of the navy, says our
foreign relations are pleasant and
favors merit system in the civil
service
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10

IN the allotment Of the terms Of
ne Circuit Court Judges by the
legislature lastweek Judge Samuel
Iouston Letcher Of Lexington, who
will preside over the district com
posed of the counties Of Rock
bridge, Augusta and Rockingham
vas one Of the fortunate gentle
men who fell heir to an eight year
term. The Judges terms were
fixed by lot, one-fourth being chosen
for two years, one-foul tn for four
years, one-fourth for six years, and
the remaining onefourth for eight
years. This Is in conformity with
the new Constitution which pro-
Yides that after these terms all the
district judges shall serve eight
years. But as the Constitution
provides that one-fourth Of the
Judges shall be selected every two
years, they, of necessity, were
chosen the first time for two, four,
six and eight years, respectively.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Suits Against Members of the
Constitutional Convention.

Suits Against Members of the
cons' itutiouai Convention.
Jam l.ayc., {. @ coIored lawyer
aio ca.1ercc .! lt. ,'hn ..
Wise in the recent unsuccessful at
tack on the new Constitution of
Virginia in tie United States court
in Richmond on Saturday entered
thirty-four suits for damages
against members Of the Constitu-
tional Convention.
The suits are for five thousand
dollars damages each, and are
brought under the common law,
probably relying on section 1879,
Revised Statutes of the United
States to give the u. S. court
jurisdiction.
Hayes appeared TO desire great
deal Of secrecy in these cases and
would have nothing to say about
them. He and United States
Marshall Treat got the necessary
legal papers in shape.
These are the suits that were
threatened some time ago, and are
against the members Of the Con-
stitutional Convention who voted
for the proclaiming of the Con-
stitution as the organic law of the
S1ntc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Virginia Legislature.

Senator Bryant offered a bill to
provide for game warden in each
district of the State.
Senator Tyler offered bill to
provide for conducting general and
primary elections. The bill deals
particularly with liquors in booths
on election days, forbidding
use by officers and imposing
penalties for violations. If an
officer be under the influence Of
liquor he shall be fined five hun
dred dollars and jailed for one year A;
if person take liquor into a booth
he shall be liable for the same
punishment. Clerks and judges
are to receive three dollars per
day. Any one Offering to pay an
officer for services shall be fined
five hundred dollars and jailed.
Senator Sale introduced a bill
prohibiting insurance companies
doing business in this State from
combining to make rates. The
bill requires that every company
shall, through some of its officers,
make affidavit in March of each
year that such corporation has not
during the preceding year entered
into any such combination. False
swearing in such cases is made Il
perjury punishable by confinement
in the state prison. This measure
will meet with bitter opposition.
Mr.. West introduced IA bill in
the House which proposes to
revolutionize the law regarding
fire insurance. 1t repeats the law
permitting the insurance COM
panies to pay only three quarters
of the value of property destroyed.
1t is practically the revival of what
was known as the Wharton law
and which was repealed a few
years ago after being fought so
hard by insurance companies
doing business in Virginia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
PATRONIZE YOUR FRIENDS.

AS the Christmas season ap-
proaches it is well to remind oul
readers that home merchants de-
serve first consideration. Our
stores are up-to-date in every way,
and they can furnish goods as
cheaply as other towns many times
the size of Lexington. Besides,
the delays and disappointments in
buying goods from the cities are
very unsatisfactory.
The merchants here in Lexing-
ton are our friends. Their pros
perity contributes to the pros
perity of the whole community.
They are living in our midst and
deserve our support. Prospective
buyers should examine carefully
what the home dealers have before
sending their orders to distant
merchants. They should buy
from their neighbors if their
neighbors can give reasonable
satisfaction. Do not go or send
away to buy anything for Christ
mas unless you cannot get it at a
reasonable price at home.
By. careful examination of the
advertising columns of The
GAZETTE fine display of all sorts
of goods can be found, and we
take pleasure in commencing
these dealers to our readers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Deliberate Suicide.

Mr.. Henry Rosenberger com
mitted suicide at his home il.
Campbell county Thursday after
noon, and his remains were inferred
in Lynchburg on Saturday. Mr..
Rosenberger was II ost deliberate
in his plans for taking his life. H
procured "a shotgun, went into the
back yard Of his residence, and
placed the barrel Of the weapon
against his throat. He then
caught hold Of tobacco stick and
pressed the end Of it against the
trigger. When the gun was dis
charged the heavy load of shot
tore away the entire side of hi
throat, inhicting a fearful and
ghastly wound. The flow of blood
could not be checked, and within
a half hour Mr.. Rosenberger had
bled to death.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Found Dead in the Woods.

The body of IA young man sup
posed to be f. NJ. Broadus, Jr.. +
son Of Rev. f. M. Broadus, o.
Isle of Wight, was found Frida}
morning in the woods near th'
city Of Richmond. The young ma
had been dead two days. He Va,
a student of Richmond COLLEGE
The cause of death is a mystery
The coroner thinks that the youn4
man took his life by the use {.
chloroform. When found he had .
copy of Catalina by his side. w.
empty bottles marked chlorofori
were also on the body, as well as ;
handkerchief which smelled of t."
drug. He was a lephew OF Il 8
wife of Professor Mitchell of Ric =
mond College.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Property Owned in Virginia by
Whites and Blacks.

The total acreage of the State
of Virginia, as taken from the
report of Auditor Marye, is given
as 26, OO1, 344. Of this the whites
own "a, 1851, 1862, and the negroes
LAB, 6S2.
The value of this land is $780,
663,6S5. The whites own S116,-
1877, 481 of this property, while the
negroes own 81 ,496, 204.
The total valuation of all build
ings on the lands in the State is
placed at $48,613, O39. The whites
own $45, $50, 459 of this amount,
while that standing in the name
of negroes amounts to 1885,
$50.
The foregoing figures apply
exclusively to the counties of the
State and do not include the
real estate of the cities or include
the totals either as to races or
valuation.
The total value of town lots in
the State is placed at $685. 10, 707.
Of this amount $50, O69, 800 is
owned by the whites and $780,
891 by negroes. Value of all
buildings on lots in cities and towns,
$88, 236, 923. The whites own
$65, 924,5 15 of this total, the
negroes ", 312,4 0S.
The totals for the State, counties
and cities, of lands and buildings,
is 1927, 514.991. Of this grand
total the whites own $31G, 633, 102 !;
the negroes, $13, 2S1, $50.
The following table shows the
value of the property in Rock
bridge county and the city Of
Buena Vista, and the buildings of
whites and blacks, together with
the total valuation:
Neutrality-suspicious. Of acres,
397 ,298; value of land, 81, 604, SS2 4:
number CT acres owned by cOlored
people, 1921; value of land, $751;
7O8; total value Of land and town
lots and buildings. $3,S05, 1852.
City of Buena Vista-Value of
town lots, 1907, 226 value of build
ings on lots, 1923, 255; value of
town lots owned by colored people,
$685. value of buildings on lots
owned by colored people, 1913
total value Of land, town lots and
buildings $53l, 981.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Thomas Il. Reed Dies in Wash r
inQtOn.

Thomas Bracket Reed, former
speaker OF the House Of Rcprcsen-
tatives, and for many years promi-
nent in public life, died Saturday
night at the Arlington hotel, Wash
ington, ID. G.. The immediate
cause Of his death was uraemia.
Mr.. Reed had been in Washing
ton about week to attend to some
matters in the United States
Supreme Court. He was at the
Capitol Monday visiting with
former friends and associates in
Congress, and witnessed the con-
vening of the second session of the
Fifty-seventh Congress.
Apparently he was enjoying good
health, but during the day called
on a physician and complained of
gastric distress. Tuesday his
physician compelled him to remain
in bed, while diagnosis was made
Of his condition. Symptoms of
appendicitis were apparent, which
was not at that time considered
alarming.
On Thursday the physicians an
nounced that the appendicitis
symptoms were abating, but that
kidney trouble had developed,
giving a more serious aspect to the
case. DR.. w. G.. Goodnow was
summoned from Philadelphia for
consultation. An attack of nausea
Friday night distressed the patient
considerably because Of his weak
ened condition.
The death of Thomas b. Reed
removes one of the most noted
characters in public life during
the past quarter of century. 1t
was in Congress as Speaker of the
House that he made his greatest
reputation, but he was known as
a lawyer of great ability.
Mr.. Reed was a very bitter
partisan and the Southern people
had no great liking for him, but
they admired his ability and
always conceded him to be an
honest man. The late John Ran
dolph Tucker and Mr.. Reed were
very warm personal friends, and
it was a fact generally known at
Washington at the time that Reed,
while Speaker, would not allow the
House to unseat Hon. H. st.
George Tucker, whose seat was
contested by Hon. Jacob Yost.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Pension Applications.

Confederate soldiers entitled 10
pensions under the recent law and
who have not yet received their
pensions for 1902, should remember
that the present session has ju' t
passed ar act extending the limit
of time for filing their applications
required by the present pension
law until January LIST, 1898, or just
one month from the present time,
1t is absolutely necessary to file
this statement before pension
can be paid for the year 1902. The
blanks can be obtained by apr lying
to the County Clerk or Auditor OF
Accounts in Richmond.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Must Settle UD.

The West Virginia Legislature,
when it meets in January, will be
pressed by the holders of what are
known as West Virginia certificates
to settle up with the holders of
these securities.
The committee Of these holders,
Of which j. b. Moon Of Albemarle
county, Virginia, is chairman, is
not disposed to force Il suit. The
Legislature two years ago passed
an act permitting a suit to be
brought in his name against West
Virginia. No action could be
taken without the approval Of the
Governor and the Attorney-Gen-
eral.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
After Judge Campbell with a
Pistol.

The latest developments in con
nection with the Judge Campbell
affair in Amherst is an effort on
the part of Mr.. Otto l.. Evans,
Commonwealth Attorney, to hold
Judge Clarence j. Campbell per-
sonally to account for certain
language recently used by him.
Mr.. Evans, with pistol in
full view, called to Judge Camp
bell as he was passing, but the
Judge continued on his way. Later
magistrate placed the Common
wealth s-Attorney under promlse.to
keep the peace.
There has been considerable
feeling manifested between these
gentlemen for some time. Both
have published cards in the papers,
in which each referred to the
other in no gentle terms. The
story which comes from Amherst.is
to the effect that on Monday,
Dec. 1st, Judge Campbell and Mr..
Evans met face to face, the former
passing by the latter's office, and
called upon Judge Campbell to
come out and answer for what he
had said. This Judge Campbell
did not do, but a friend of his
went Immediately in search Of a
magistrate. This Official at once
went to the office Of the Common
wealth s-Attorney, whom he put
under promise to keep the peace,
and not attack Judge Campbell.
1t is said the excitement in the
little town of Amherst was more
intense than it was upon the
occasion of the cowhiding Of Rev.
Crawford by Judge Campbell.
The Committee on Courts of
Justice in the Legislature on Fri
day agreed upon a bill for the
formation of a commission to try
Judge C. j. Campbell, Of Amherst
county, for horsewhipping Rev.
DR.. G. H. Crawford just after he
had dismissed him from the charge
of contempt of court. The case
attracted great attention at the
time. The commission is to be
empowered to sit in Richmond,
Lynchburg or Amherst Courthouse.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10

The Mary Custis Lee Chapter,
Daughters of the Confederacy, will
hold business meeting Friday after
noon at 4 o'clock at 1.-THE Pines" As
business of Importance will be con
sidered, full attendance is desired.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Appropriations Will BE Asked.

The Finance Committee of the
House of Delegates of Virginia
Legislature Friday reported favor
ably to that body the Moolman bill
appropriating fifty thousand dol
lars for the st. Louis Exposition.
1t is believed that the measure will
pass, but it is certain to have some
opposition. The Legislature will
be called upon for an appropriation
for the jamestown centennial, and
there will be opposition to the State
giving too literally for such OF
iects. Virginia will make great
mis- take if she does not make Il
liberal appropriation to both these
enterprises.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10

Of the four proposed plans Of
selecting commissioners of the
revenue of Virginia-election by the
people, appointment by the Court,
election by the two legislative
bodies, and election by the General
Assembly-we feel that the first
named is good enough for us. We
have great faith in the people.
But as the commissioners are to
be ineligible for reelection if
secured by the popular vote, we
would not be surprised if the fight
against the plan is a very bitter
one
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10

DIR. \. Nash Johnston, county
superintendent of schools, has asked
THE GAZETTE to request teachers not
to send in their December reports
until the complete number of twenty
DAYS have been taught.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
What Fee John s. Wise Received

AS an aftermath of the recent
suit brought by John s. Wise
against the State Board Of Can
vassers, his fee for doing this
work has caused some talk among
the curious. 1t is authOritatively
stated that the sum of $40, 900 was
guaranteed to him. OF that amount
it was said tnat 50, 500 had al
ready been paid for his services
up to this time. None of the
members of the Constitutional
Convention have yet been served
with notice Of any damage suit
against them. Acknowledgement
Anderson calculates that if judg
ments were secured against him IN
behalf of DISTINGUISHED negroes,
they would amount to $50, 900, OOc
and they would have to be settled
by a "Virginia Convention Spolia
ton Claims Committee"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Mother Oray's Powders for Children,

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Childrens Home in New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and d ,stroy Worms. Over
30, 600 testimonials. They never fail.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample Free.
Address Allen s DIN sted, lie Roy, Ny.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10

At the wedding of Miss Elizabeth
Gray to Mr.. Charles Wenenger, at
Roanoke, Va, last week, the mother
of the bride presented her with a
farm in Illinois valued at forty-five
Thousand dollars,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Christmas Goods.
Big Stock. Great Variety.
Something for Everybody.
Suitable Presents for Ladies, lien
and Children.

have of the largest and most attractive stocks of
Christmas Goods you will find in Lexington Want you it,
Want You early before the best selected The stock
embraces Bronze Ornaments Vases Nut Pick Sets Napkin
Rings Fancy Ink Stands Manicure Sets Sterling Silver Nov
elites Smokers Sets Cigar Cases. Fancy Jars Shaving Sets
Fancy Boxes for Gloves and Handkerchefs Puff Boxes Mems
Collar and Cuff Boxes Leather Fancy Candestcks Uns
Aomizes Fancy Thermometers Leather Music Rolls Tooth
Brush Holders Silver Match Safes Fancy Small Clocks Fancy
Whsk Brooms Fancy Hat Brushes Medaons, Pictures and
japanese Baskets, etc.
also have lot of Burnt Wood specialties, such Pa
per Cutters, Ink Wells Old Oaken Buckets &c. These
real novelties pretty aesthetic designs and inexpensive
In my regular stock will be found the best and most
full presents have immense line of Handkerchief for
Ladies and Men from $1OO EACH Also have big
lot Pocket Books and Chatelane Bags Have
special Book for that provides for the convenience OF car
ryng check book 1t is much approximately those who have
tried them also have big assortment of Kid Goves-the
kind try and give you another pair fhey breakFancy
Golf Gloves and Mittens nice line of Fancy Handle Silk
Top Umbrellas selected and made expressly for the Holiday
trade These come for ladies and l have big lot of
Furs from sO0 to $3.50 set [ have the incest as
somen Table Linens and Napkins you in Lexng
ton Also big lot Linen Pieces hemstitched and plain
Embroidery Silk work them Also have all shades of
Germantown Yarn and Shetland Floss for fancy work.
have in my Carpet department lot of beautiful Rugs
and Squares very large Squares up $500 each Rugs
are useful sensible things give Every home ought to have
them. Every lady appreciates them.
have made large preparations in my Grocery Depart
ment for the Holiday trade Will have extra help and extra
deliveries that will fail get waited the heavy
rush usual to the few days before Christmas have piles and
boxes of the very best and purest Candy
will buy Among them Lowney's. We make special prices
for School and Sunday School treats have the finest kind OF
Oranges shipped to me direct Florida from the orange
groves of one of Rockbdges best citizens have the finest
and freshest Nuts All who and try them
say the same thing You and see for yourself
| have everything you could possibly want for Cake
them look fancy &C. You will find have full and overlooking
stock of fancy Christmas Groceries
| want every one to and what have. This is
season of looking We do expect every buy every
time they come the store Always glad to my friends
and patrons whether they to buy not Would advise
all to come early You will find select from and have
more pleasure in buying than when in a rush.
]. McD. Adair.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-10
Subscription Rates In Advance

Ss Advertising rates furnished on ap
plication.
Business Local Notices Zoe. a line for
flrstinsertion and SC. line for each sub
seQuent insertion.
Obituaries exceeding 10 lines, tributes
of respect, cards of thanks, ETC., must be
paid for at the rate Of sc. pei line.
Telephone No. a.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-02-07
Washington as a Flag Maker:

When the American colonies first
rose up in arms to maintain their rights
against the tyranny of Great Britain,
they felt the need of a Union flag, as
every colony was using one of its own,
and this led to confusion. So they
made a flag of red and white stripes,
one for each Of the thirteen colonies;
but on the blue field they put the Union
Jack, or the crosses of England and
Scotland. This flag was first unfurled
by Washington, when in command of
the American forces at Cambridge,
January 2, 1916
The next Fourth of July, Congress
passed the Declaration of Independ-
ence, and another flag was made-our
glorious Stars and Stripes. Washing.
ton was the chairman of the committee
that placed the stars on our flag; and
since then a star is added every time a
state comes into the Union. We now
have forty.iive s.ates.-Ex.