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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-21
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Hermann and KeIlar.

The late Professor Hermann, the
magician, was possessed not only of
great strength in his hands, but of
such skill as would enable him to per-
form apparent feats of strength which
would be impossible to far stronger
man.
His greatest feat along this line was
to place two packs of cards together
and tear them across.
A friend Of his, going into a cafe
with Hermann, met another friend
who was accompanied by quiet look
ing man with big mustache.
The four sat down together, and
Hermann was at length induced to
tear two packs of cards IN half.
THAT" said his admiring friend, lis
something no other man alive can do"
The quiet man with the mustache
coolly picked up the torn packs and
tore the halved sections into quarter
sections.
Then, as the rest glared lamaZedly at
him, he remarked:
81 forgot to mention my name is
Kellar"
1t was Herrmannls foremost rival in
the sleight of hand business.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

:, 80 .,.f cc"..niiT NoH c.rc.,,'S ii
line of new poles along u highway.
One of the men engaged to fill in the
dirt and clear up around the poles was
an Irishman, new at the business and
new to America He had not got be-
You'd his first pole, says the Philadel-
phia Times, but stood bordering how
TO dispose of the dirt which had filled
the space now occupied by the pole.
His sense of the fitness of things
must have been strong, for he was
averse to piling the loose dirt around
the base of the pole, as Is the custom.
negro wayfarer stopped for match,
and the Irlshman asked his advice.
eff was a-doin' dat job, I'd JUS dig
hole bout where you all standin'
and shovel de dirt into it. Much
'blige."
AS the negro sauntered away the
Irishman scratched his head and muir
INJURED:
well, it's not to be denied that eddl-
cation has been afther-r doin' great
deal forr tn neygur-r"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

juSt aflel the battle vi ivrlyyille, in
October, 1862, says a Georgia ex-
change, DR.. Savage, a strong Union
man, was at one of his appointments
to baptize some children. There was a
large crowd, and sturdy southern
matron brought her four children to
the altar. Name this child" said the
Union preacher, laying his hand on
the boys head. "Simon Bolivar Buck.
ner," was the reply, which caused a
smile to come over the congregation,
but the brave preacher went on with
his duty.
"Name this child" taking the next
in order. pierre Gustave Toutant
Beauregard." And the smile grew into
sricker, while DR.. Savage became
red in the face. He baptized the
young namesake of the soldier and
went ON With the ceremony. "Name
this one, "he gasped, reaching for the
third. ALBERT Sidney Johnson" came
the answer The smile became audi
BILE and the preacher apoplectic. Heav-
ing sigh of relief, he took the fourth
child, q little girl, whose gender he
fondly supposed would preclude a con-
tinuation of heroic reproduction and
said, name this child" MARY Stone
wall Jackson Lee" came the response
that set the congregation in roar,
while the Union parson thought he had
held in his arms the whole Southern
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Preaching and Practice.

". S. Gilbert on one certain occasion
WAS on Il visit to friend, the owner
of Il fine English country house. On
tie morning after his arrival he was
chatting with his host before break
fast when he became suddenly aware
that family prayers were about to be
read. The household filed in, and the
distinguished guest knet down on the
spot where he happened to be stand
ing
Looking up, he caught his hosts eye
fixed OH him with a warning glance,
which he, however, failed TO read
Alright. The service began, almighty
Father who hast made all men alike
(more telegraphic glances), erich and
poor. gentle and simple"-then, unable
to contain himself any longer, the host
called out, Gilbert, you are kneelinS
among the servants"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

The father was testing his little boy
knowledge Of the story of Noah, which
he had carefully, rehearsed. The boy
had been thinking hard, and his an
swer to the first, question showed that
he had at least the virtue of original
ity.
"Now," said papa, "can you tell me
how Noah knew that the waters had
gone DOWN.
The boy hesitated a minute, as If
seeking for proper words to express
himself; then he said:
Noah knew the waters had gone
down because the dove came back
bringing him a pickle"
Olives and pickles were synonymous
terms in the small boys mind for
things which come in bottles and
which he did not like.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

Red and n1amed lids, lids which
keeping very late hours, says Il recent
periodical. and lids which have little
cruSts formed during the night at the
root of the eyelashes. are usually an
indication of low degree Of astigma-
tism In some cases no relief is had
for this condition till proper glasses
are procured. A large proportion of
the cases. however, will be cured by
the following ointment: Yellow oxide
of mercury. three grains; yellow vase
line. one-half ounce; mix thoroughly
and apply Il very little to the edge of
The eyelids each night. Cir
cularW Weekly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
A Cfnnabnr Mine.

A very curious old mine with many
romantic associations is that at Quin-
dio, in the United States of Colombia
where cinnabar, the ore Of mercury,
has been wrought from the time of
the earliest Spanish explorers, almost
200 years ago, at spot 10000 feet
above the sea. It's locality is further
remarkable as being one of the wet
test places on the globe. 1t is eXcep-
tional for the rain to cease throughout
the greater part of the year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
JacksOn's Self Control.

On the morning of the first battle
of Winchester DR.. Hunter Mcclure,
Stonewall Jackson's medical director,
said to him: General, | have some
very fine brandy. Will you take a
drink"
Jackson replied, mo; thank you"
MCGUIRE answered, Don't you like
it?"
Yes" replied Jackson; 81 like it too
we'll That is the reason l do not
drink it."
An impressive exhibition of his self
control that was Puritan in its self
abnegation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

"I'm a plain, everyday business man"
said Merritt, "and | am nothing If not
practical. Miss Wisely, will you be
my wife?"
81 admire your frankness. Mr.. Mer-
itt," replied the fair object Of his af-
fections because l am inclined to be
rather matter of fact myself, How
much are you worth"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

"Don't you Think" said the soulful
young thing, that a ruined old church
with the ivy clinging to its crumbling
walls comes nearer than anything else
TO realizing ones ideal of patient res
ignation?"
That's what it does" replied the
young man with the camera. Il don't
l.now anything that will stand for be-
ing photographed half as often. "-Ex-
change.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
nr,.,!vnn ru.i ia uof.rg,

Soon a.t'r NaEci'oi... RESUMPTION Of
the imperial purple lie CHANGED 10 meet
his mother in the gardens of st. Cloud.
He was surrounded by courtiers and
half playfully held out his hand for
her TO kiss mo; so, my son." she
gravely replied. at the same time pre-
senting her hand In return; ''it Is your
duty TO kiss the hand of her who gave
you life. chambers Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

81 suppose you have thoroughly In
vestigated the conditions of which you
are treating in your book" remarked
the friend
NO" replied the literary woman
who had undertaken Il great work.
You see, I'm afraid IN investigation
might interfere with some of the beau
tiful theories | have evolved" -Chica-
90 Post
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
vaccinated Before Welded.

In Brazil parents and guardians be-
fore consenting to the marriage of
their charges require a medical GER
tifcate from the bride or bridegroom
certifying that he or she has been vac
cinated.
In Norway and Sweden before any
couple can be legally married certifi
Gates must be produced showing thar
both bride and bridegroom have been
duly vaccinated.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Finds Profit In His Good Deed

Greene-After all. Slimset is good at
heart. He prevailed upon the boys to
give up smoking for a week and to
give the money they would have spent
for cigars and tobacco to old Derby to
get him suit of clothes.
Gray - Yes; when Derby has any
clothes, he always buys them at Slim
sets store.-Boston Transcript.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Three Letters.

GaybOy-A fellow can't be too care
full about his letters to women.
Henpeck-That's right. a woman got
three letters from me once that have
Kept me in hot water ever since.
GayDOy-YOu don't mean it?
Henpeck-Fact. They were Yes"
Philadelphia Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

Stokes-Speaking of mourning, IL
your rich uncle were to die, should you
put Oh black?
Bickers-Certainly not. If he left
me something handsome, why should
be such hypocrite as to don the
garb of woe? On the other hand, If
he left me out of his will, how could
consistently put OH mourning for such
Il curmudgeon ?-BOston Transcript.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
On the Surface.

1t is true that sneering face often
hides a smiling heart, but it is equally
true that smiling face often covers
q sneering heart. Which of these men
is the most fit to live, judged by the
happiness he diffuses? 1t is the sur
face of things with which we come in
contact, after all.-New York News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
A Cruel Death.

"Norah," said her mistress, 81 want a
chicken smothered In onions for this
evening"
"If yez want it killed in as cruel a
way as that, men," replied the indig-
nant kitchenmaid, yell hey to do 1t
yersilf. "-Chicago Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Inexpensiye Garment.

"Yes," said the soprano in the choir
loft, religion is absolutely free and
without price"
And yet" grumblcd the bassc pro
fundo lit is considered quite the thing
to make a cloak Of that cheap mate
rial. Baltimore News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
No Fight.

did you know that your political
antagonist had east reflections on your
ruth and >eracity|
yes
"What are you going TO do about itY
Nothing. My pride forDids ne to
ight any one except gentleman, and
4 man who calls another Il liar is no
gentleman. "-Washington Star
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
COnside crate.

Sandy-Yer say dat lady was consid-
crate dat threw dc bolin' water on
yer?
Clnders-Cert. In desc days of germs
and microbes she was considerable to
boil it before she threw t.-Philadel.
phia Record.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
What Money Can Do.

Struckoyle Showing his art collec-
tom - Amt that bullfght picture a
beaut? paid an artist $1,000 10 paint
that for me to order.
Cutting well. It's surprising
what some men will do for money,
isn't it?-Philadelphia Inquirer
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
IIelnleHH.

How many servants do you keepy'
asks the first matron.
II didn't keep twenty-five last year."
confesses the worried housekeeper.-
Baltimore American.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Orders of Publication.

TO L. LUDSKY.- are hereby no.
tilted that a lot of land, as it appears Oh
the commissioners books, III Walkers
Creek district, Ockbridge county, known
as Lot No. 81. in Block 80, in plat of land
known as the Goshen Land and Improve
ment company, was sold on the 9Th day
OF December. 1898, for delinquent taxes
for the year 1892 levies interests and
costs, TO the Commonwealth of Virginia
aud application for the purchase thereof
has been filed in this Office. aud it appear
ing from the records in this office that you
are interested in said land you are further
notified to appear in four months from the
date of this notice, and do what may be
necessary to protect your interests.
Given under my hand this the 18th day
of November, 1902. A. II. SHIELDS,
Clerk of Rockbrldge County Court, Va.
j, V. Grinstead, atty Nov. 26, at
TO JAMES JOHNSTON.-You are
hereby notified that lot of land. as il
appears on the commissioners books in
Walker Creek district, Rock bridge coun-
ty, known as Lot No. %, in Block 80, in
plat of land known as Goshen Land and
Improvement Company was sold on the
4th day of December, 1894, for delinquent
taxes for the year 1893 levies, interests
and costs, to the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia, and application for the purchase
thereof has been filed in this Office, and it
appearing from the records in this office,
that you are interested in said land, YOU
are further notified to appear in four
months from the date of this notice. and
do what NAV be necessary to protect
your interests.
Given under my hand this the 18th day
of November, 1902. A. 7. SHIELDS,
Clerk of Rockbridge County Court, Va.
j. V. Grinstead, atty Nov. 20 4w
70 J. A. COLEY AND "A. BYRD.
You are hereby notified that lot of
land, as it appears on the commissioners
books. in Walkers Creek district, Rock
bridge county, known as Lot No. o. in
Block 80, in plat of land known as the
Goshen Land and Improvement Company,
was sold on the 9th day of December,
1897, for delinquent taxes for the year
1896 levies interests and costs. to the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and applica
ton for the purchase thereof has been
filed in this office, and it appearing from
the records in this Office that you are in
terested in said land, you are further no.
titled to appear in tour months from the
date Of this notice and do what may be
necessary to protect your interests.
Given under my hand this the 18th day
of November, 1909. A. T. SHIELDS,
Clerk Of Rockbridge County Court, va |
J V. Grinstead, atty Nov rs 4w |!
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

Clara pidn't you find Charlie Cas-
Teton too fresh?
Maud should say so. | didn't mind
ais kissing me- but | thought it was too
much when he asked me To be his wife
Tifp
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

The first fourteen Roman emperor.
all shaved their faces clean. There Is
portrait bust representing Nero with
a beard, but 1t is not believed to be
authentic.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Another Keyboard to BE Learned

Another Keyboard to Be Learned.
"Oh." desparingly exclaimed the
typewriter girl who was taking her
irst lesson OH the piano. II don't be-
lieve can ever learn to operate It.
The keyboards so different"-Chicago
Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
No Return.

Eyes" said the cynical codger ut is
mighty easy to trade your reputation
for money, but you're up against it
when you try to trade back. "-Balti-
more Herald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
A. Soon NJ Possible.

Diner-Waiter, bring me a napkin.
Waiter-In Il moment, sir: give you
the first one that is yacant.-Boston
Transcript.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

18th. pa acres near Oak Dale. Good
buildings. Fine saw timber. "A No |
bearing orchard of apples and peaches.
In one of the best agricultural sections OF
Rock bridge. Price %, 600, one-half cash.
The eplpn lid home of the late William
A. Ruff near Lexington, Va, is for sale.
1 will offer at private sale this very
desirable property, containing about io
acres. situated near the corporate limits
of the town and within Is minutes walk to
the Washington and Lee University and
Y. NJ. |. Ii has a dwelling house in good
condition with 3rooms including dining
room and kitchen, with nice porches,
beautiful and attractive yard adorned
with shade trees and shrubbery, has an
orchard OF probably so large apple
trees, bearing. and of the best variety OF
fruit Has stable for 6 hores and stable
for COWS. granary. corn crib, Ice house,
slaughter house. chicken house, etc. Has
cattle scales that can be bought separately
if desired. has nice stream Of water run
ming through the pasture lot and two
springs of water on the premises. Prlc"
reasonable. Terms: one third cash,
balance in one, two and three years, with
interest from day OF sale.
Parties desiring to purchase this
property will call and examine 1t at once.
It will be sold to close up the Estate.
Correspondence solicited.
JAMES q. DIXON,
Apr l6 1902 Real Estate Agent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

Farmers who wish to sell will flpd 1t
to their interest to call on or write him.
He Is advertising outside the county to at
tract purchasers of Rockbridge farms.
aug 9 3Ll,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

From nettle fiber thread has been
produced so fine that a length Of sixty
miles OF it weighs but two and half
pounds.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

Il don't know whether she sings or
not"
You would if you heard her.
Puck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

and cures female weakness. 1t makes
weak women strong and sick women
we'll
with pleasure write to-day in praise of Dr.
Pierce and his medicines" says Mrs. Mary Con-
way, Of Appleton, Lawrence Co., Tenn. cWas
troubled with female disease; the back Of my
head hurt me SO l could not lie in bed and
would have to sit up and then 1 would have
such pains from my waist down could scarcely
raise up. My feet and hands would feel almost
like ice. Since taking DR.. Pierce's Favorte
Prescription l can sleep we'll all night. Could
hardly drag around before took your medi-
cine, and now can do my housework and help
my husband in the field. Words cannot express
the thanks owe to Dr. Piercep
Weak and sick women are invited to
consult DIR. Pierce, by letter, free. All
correspondence is held as strictly private
and sacredly confidential. Address Dr.
r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, containing more than thou
sand large pages, is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing
only. Send 81 one-cent stamps for the
cloth-bound volume, or only At stamps
for the book in paper covers. Address
DR.. r. " Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
A Mans Word.

The greatest liar OH earth tells the
truth to his doctor The most truthful
nan alive is tempted to lie to the as
sessor.-San Francisco Bulletin.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

Thou hast but one inalienable right.
and that is the sublime one Of doing
thy duty at all times, under all circum-
stances and in all places.-F. r. Mar
win.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
N NV Norfo|kssWestern
Schedule in effect June 8. 1902.
Leave Buena Vista.

Schedule in effect JuneS. 1902.
Leave Buena Vista.
NORTHBOUNp.
No. 1O:O1P. M. Daily, For Basic, Lmay,
lIagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No. a. 3.l4 p. v Haily, For Hagerstown,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadel.
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg
SOUTHBOUND.
No. 1. 7 90 A. NJ. Daily. For Roanoke
Bristol, Bluefeld, Norton, Win
ston-Salem, Welch and intern edi.
ate stations. Pullman sleeper
Philadelphia to WEIGH
No. 3. 2.16P. NJ. Daily. Fol Roanoke,
Bristol, Blueield Winston Salem
and intermediate stations, and
Knoxville, Cincinnati, Columbus,
Chicago, and points West and
Southwest. Pullman sleeper to
Knoxville and Roanoke to Colun
bus.
Additional information and rates cheer
fully furnished by &. II. Moffett, Ticket
Agent, Buena ista, Va.
NJ. F. BRAGG, Tray. Pass. Agent.
w. b. BEvILL, Gen. Pass. Agent.
jus Roanoke, :.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Victor Liver Syrup
DOES THIS.

Ida E. choem iker, Meyersdale, Pa, says:
"l)uring ten successive terms of teach
ing had been a constant sufferer from
headaches, loss of appetite, and general
debility, But in short time after l be-
gan using Victor Liver Syrup my head
ache left me, my appetite came back,
and my languidness passed away. be-
came lively and strong, even to the sur
prise of my friends Am increasing i'll
weight and enjoy better health than for
years. owe this great change to Victor
Liver Syrup and heartily recommend it
to my suffering sisterhood".
LIST OF VICTOR REMEDIES.
Victor Liver Syrup. 25c and s1.00
Infant, Relief 25c.
Lung Syrup, % and SOC.
pain Balm - and Soc
Iiuilnent % and 59c
Liver Pills, 2jc per box.
Headache Specific, lOc
- Poultry Powders l5c.
" Horse and Cattle Powders, zoe.
For further information address
VICTOR REMEDIES COMPANY,
Frederick. Maryland
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

Those wishing anything in this line,
when quality and pric 5 ale considered,
will do well to see him.
Correspondence solicited Satisfaction
guaranteed
viii be in Lexington every Court Day
PostOfIiCe-K Creek, Rockbrldge
county, Va oct 2m
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
Constellation

Does your head ache p? Pain
back Of your eyes? Bad
taste in your mouth? It's
your liver! Ayers Pills are
liver pills. They cure consti-
patton, headache, dyspepsia.
Csc. All druggists.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

weakness 10
which all
women arc
subject at GER
tain times.
DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Pre-
scription heals
the womanly
diseases which
cause weak
ness. 1t eStab-
fishes regular
ity, dries
weakening
drains, heals
inflammation I
and liberation
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17

No. 80 connects at Lynchburg with
Southern Railway North and South.
No. SO connects at Balcony Falls with
No. 9 for Clifton Forge and the West.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-17
g Mgga glyA wsS RISK

AS trapeze performers is greater than a
mans. She must have mans courage
and mans muscle to succeed. But
she must also. work under conditions of
which man knows nothing. Many
an accident to women acrobats must