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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
The Inst Dueling Clergymen,

"When did clergymen cease TO fight
duelsY' is Il startling inquiry In Notes
and Queries. 1t will be news to many
Of us that they were-ever fond of that
cxhilarating pastime. But. as mat
ter of fact, the Rev. Mr.. Allan fought
duel with Lloyd Delany. Esq, and
killed him In Hyde park In 1882. lie
was convicted Of manslaughter and
fined l shilling plus six months In New
gatp
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
WRESTLING WV RUSSIAN.
The ves velsv Wanted Towel and
Ftzaki, 60. IT,

The vesvelsv Wanted Towel and
FtaaLi, GO. Is
A. 81. savage Landor. IN his book Of
travel, -Ac-o~ Coveted Lands. re-
lates ap amusing railway Incident that
occurred In Russia while he was en-
route TO Persia.
Unable to get at my towels packed
In my registered baggage and ignorant
of the Russian language" he says. a
inquired Of polyglot fellow passenger
what was the Russian word for towel.
so that could ask the guard for one.
'Palatiensi.' said he. and l repeated
palatiensi. palatiensi. palatiensi.' so
as to impress the word well upon my
memory. Having enjoyed a good wash
and shampoo and dripping all over
with water. | rang for the guard. and
sure enough. when the man came
could not recollect the word. AT last it
dawned upon me that 1t was 'palatin-
ski and 'palatienskP | asked of the
guard To my surprise the guard
smiled graciOusly. and putting on a
modest air. replied. 'PAlatinski MET.
paruski' cI do not speak Latin, speak
only Russiano. and the more | repeat
ed 'palatinski.' putting the infection
now on one syllable. then on the other,
TO make him understand. the more fat
tered the man seemed to be, and mod
estly gave the same answer.
''This was incomprehensible to me un
til my polyglot fellow passenger came
to my assistance. DO you know what
you are asking the guardT he said In
commissions Of laughter. Yes. | am
asking for a palatinski-a towel No,
you are notv and he positively went
into Mysteries. 'Palatinski means do
you speak Latin?" How can you ex-
pect a Russian railway guard to speak
Latini Look how incensed the poor
man is at being mistaken for a Latin
scholar! Ask him for palatiensi, and
he Will run for a towel
The man did run on the magic word
being pronounced and duly returned
with nice clean palatiensi, which,
however. was OF little use to me. for I
had by this time got dry by the natural
processes Of dripping evaporation"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
Wasp's Method of Attack.

Belt In his Naturalist In Nicaragua
draws attention to the methods Of at
tack used by different species Of wasps
One, accustomed to animals and not tc
man, takes care to crawl down the out
standing hairs to the skin before In
sorting Its sting, while others which
live in the midst of human dwellings
fly straight ut mans face. The first
species, true to inherited instinct when
It attacks unfamiliar human beings at
taches itself to their hair or their
boards. But there must have been a
time when the second species dlscov-
cred that the face was the vulnerable
part, and the discovery was the out.
come of the action of brain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
lie Succeeded.

A man arrested for murder bribed an
Irishman on the jury with 1000 TO
hang out for verdict OF manslau2ll-
ter The jury were out long time
and finally came In with verdict Of
manslaughter. The man rushed NJ to
the Irish juror and said: I'm Obliged
to you. my friend. Did you have u
hard tlme?"
YES" said the lrishman; ian awful
time. The other eleven wanted to ac-
quit yer."-LOndOn Answers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
His Usuni Preference.

What kind of meat have you this
morning, Larry" asked the board Of
trade operator.
We'll. sir" said the butcher, 1--WE
got some fine bear steak and some beef
that's just bully
III mph. Give me some lambw -
Chicago Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04

10Th. 214 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 80, 900, one-half cash
The splen lid home OF the late William
A. Ruff near Lexington, Va, is for sale.
| will offer at private sale this very
desirable property, containing about IL
acres. situated near the corporate limits
Of the town and within 10 minutes walk to
the Washington and Lee University and
V. NJ. /. II has dwelling house In good
condition with 5rooms including dining
room and kitchen, with nice porches,
beautiful and attractive yard adorned
with shade trees and shrubbery, has an
orchard OF probably 80 large apple
trees. bearing. and OF the best variety OF
fruit. Has stable for hores and stable.
for cows, gransry. corn crib, Ice house,
slaughter house, chicken house, etc. Has
cattle scales that can be bought separately
II desired, has nice stream OF water run
ming through the pasture lot and two
springs OF water on the premises. Price
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.
1t will be sold to close up the Estate.
Correspondence solicited.
JAMES G. DIXON,
Apr 10 1909 Real EstateAgent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
Quite Another Thfnn.

He was unable to meet his bills. I
understands"
well. that's where you're wrong.
lie couldn't dodge them."-Chicago
Post.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
>ss1s8t lssz:s
MARh%CARDEk
ICE HARVEST
Necessary TooIs-Cutting and Pack
REORGANIZATION of Icehouse.

Necessary Tools-Cutting and Pack
ing-VentiIation of Icehouse.
1t is almost needless to urge that
every farmer put up enough ice to use
through the hot months For this pur-
pose the American Agriculturist adj
yises as follows: When the stream has
been damned or the pond cleared Of
sticks and stones, select the tools nee
essary for the ice harvest, which are
an ice augcr. tapping ak, ice fork, sew
eral ice hooks, packing chisel, Ice tongs
and large Ice saw. II horse Is to he
used, an Ice plow will be necessary.
When the Ice is about fourteen inches
thick. the work OF cutting can begin.
On very small scale II is easily posi-
BILE to cut the ice without using an ice
pillow. The blocks can be sawed out
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
For CINCINNATI AND LOUISVILLE.

Pullman Sleeping Cars from Clifton
Forge to Cincinnati, Louisyiileend ST
louis,
Trains Arrive at Lexington;
~ 45 p. m. daily except Sunday from
Clifton Forge
695 p. m. daily from Richmond and
Lyncnbuig.
For rates tickets and other infoIma
ton apply to $. o. CAMPBELL, City
Ticket Agent, Lexington. Va.
H. ". FULLER, Il. p. Agent.
G. i. DOYLE. General Manager.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04

Leave your worries at home when
you travel You can get fresh sup
ply anywhere.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
NAV Norf0|kSsWestern

Schedule in effect June 8. 1902.
Leave Buena Vista.
NORTHBOUND.
No. . l0:01P. NJ Daily, For Basic, Luray.
Hagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No. 4. 3.14 pm. Daily, For Hagerstown,
Washington, Baltimore Philadel.
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. l. 100 A. NJ. Daily. Fer Roanoke,
Bristol Bluefleld, Norton, Win.
ston-Salem, Welch and intern edi-
ate stations. Pullman sleeper
Philadelphia to Welch.
No. 3. 2.16P. NJ. Daily. Fol- Roanoke
Bristol, Bluefeld, 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 c. II. Moffett, Ticket
Agent, Buena ista, Va.
NJ. T. BRAGG, Tray. Pass. Agent,
w. b. BEvILL, Gen. Pass. Agent
Roanoke. Va
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
WHAT ABOUT YOUR
Job Printing?

Are you perfectly Satisfied with the
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Cards,
Envelopes and Dodgers you have been
gettingl II not. we want to help you.
We have an experienced man in this
d partment. We have new and up-to-
date type. and we think we eau give the
vcly best service at low prices. Good
Printing is good investment. poor work
always deaI at any price. II you are
needing any printing, consult us.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
AS AN
Advertising Medium

Advertising is the key to business
success.
The GAZETTE wants more Rockbiidgt
advertisers. 1t has a large circulation
among the masses, and has long been
regarded by both home and foreign
advertisers az one OF the best advertising
mediums in this section OF Virginia.
NOW is the time to make a contract
with The GAZETTE, because you get
the benefit Of its increase in circulation
without extra cost.
We shall be glad to advise with you
in preparing your advertiser ent. so as TO
obtain the best results. We will lend
you any help to make youl advertising
pay, because upon your success depends
ours.
Ia Write for card OF rates.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04

The spiritual life is enhanced and
gi0rified by an honest business life.
The spiritual does not antagonize the
natural. There Is no conflict. but mu-
tual helpfulness. Christianity never
taught aseeticism. Its devotees were
to be In the world, yet not of the
world. A man too pious for citizenship
Is not an ideal Christian and must rem.
der unto Caesar the things of Caesar. A
woman too pious to attend to her
household duties is not an ideal Chris
tian.-Rev. John Brushingham, Meth
odist. Chicago.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
Gods Glory Undimmed.

Imagine what strength would come
to the church If today throughout the
land the clergy would arise and an
nounce "All is we'll" With what cour-
age and inspiration would the worship.
rs pass from our temples If every
minister would today deliver sermon
which should have these three heads:
First, Science Has Not Taken Away
God; second, Scholarship Has Not De-
stroyed the Religious Value of the b.
BILE; third, Research Has Not Dimmed
che Glory Of Christl-Rev. r. w. Reg
"a. tsgasieaaligt ChieAee.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04

Train SO connects with Southern II.
Ra. Strasburg Junction for Harrisonburg
and points on Valley Railroad.
co,, No. SO No. II
wv ""''D' Pass. Pass.
-------I- - - - -
Lv Harrisonburgl2 80 pm : l5am
Stanton 80. 3 45pm s loan
Ar Lexington. 22pm 8 diam
DAILY except Sunday.
For rates, tickets, baggage checked.
apply to any Office of the b. q 0. Rail-
road or to K. Dudrow, Travelling Pass.
enger Agent, Harper Ferry, W. Va.
7. <. JARRETT, Agent
Lexington, Va.
C.. w. BASSETT. g. p. A.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-04
G. & 0. Route.
Schedule In Effect Oct. 5, 1902
For Lyncliburg and Richmond.

No. so connects at Lynchburg with
Southern Railway North and South.
No. 50 connects at Balcony Falls with
No. 8 for Clifton Forge and the West.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
NOT ON US
Chilly Freezes Have no Ef' ct
 on Kirmse.

The chilly breezes which blow down from the north have no effect on the Pioneer Jeweler. We are here all the year round.
 After others have gotten cold feet and gone South for the winter, you will be able to get good watches from us at the same prices they are offered now.
 The celebrated Vanguard movement, 2l jewels, in 2O-year guaranteed eases s35, on easy terms,
 All the other best Elgin and Waltham watches as cheaply as can get them any place. All goods sold with guarantee that counts.
 II. D. KIRMSE, Pioneer Jewel9r. Official Timekeeper for W. P. X Y. K.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
EXCURSION
Viri Ri,l Will Go to Chil-
 kOot This Morning.

Sunday, have become theproPer day f1r fishing excursions down the canal. This morning che Nira Rial will leave qu'clock ior rChilkoOt cannery direct. The rum is made straight Co the can ucry in or,lcr Co give The jealous fisher men tbe entire day for fishing. Trout ar. htu. there iu great quantities as arc also founders. The steamer will return early this evening.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Municipal Marshal,

That the person designated as nun ieipal marshal shall be the executive officer of such court. He shall preserve order therein, obey it's legal mandates, serve lls processes .snd supoenas, re- oeiye into his custody and faithfully keen all offenders, keep true and cor rect written record ol the time Of their reception by him, the length Of time or the commitment and for what ohense committed; and at the expiration or their period of commitment discharge them from custody. Such record shall be open to the inspection of the public at an reasonable hours.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
IS RICH
Opinion of Prominent Min
 ing Man as to Allin.

J.I. Nash, who has been operating Keystone drill in the Atlin district lor \. C. Dcuiston, was SOuthbound passenger on the Seattle.
 Nr. Nash said. while in the city, that tbc tests had been very satisfactory and much valuable placer ground was found. especially 50 on the property Of the Briti>h-American Dredging Co
 Nr. Nash says that the Atlin district promise, Co be among the best in the world
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
AMUR IN
c. P. R. Steamer Arrives Big
 Freight Cargo.

The Canadian Pacific steamer Amur reached port at 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon. She brought 425 tons or freight and F passengers. The run up was pleasant one.
 The Amur sailed out at o'clock last evening with l5 passengers for the South.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Time of Holding Court

That the person elected as municipal maelstrale of the town of Skagway shali. during his term of oiiice, bo in at- tepdance daily at the hour of 2 o'clock p; m' except Sundays and legal hol'days,and exeept such other times as he may be nermitted to be absent by said council and at such place as the said council shSli prescribe, for the trial of causes and f5r the transaction of such business ss nav rronerly come before him; no business shall be transacted oy nun on Sunday or on a legal holiday, except that he may issue warrants or arrest or commitment, receive the verd dicts Of the iury or order the discharge of a prison or on such days.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Ordinance No, 35

An Ordinance Providing for the Or ganIzatlon of the Court of the Munich nai Magistrate Of the Town of Skag- wav. District of Alaska, and Prescrlb- inc n Method of Procedure for Causes Therein, and Defining Certain Duties of the Municipal Marshal and for Other Purposes.
 Be lt Ordained by the Common Council of the Town of Skagway'
 Section No. 1.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section 8
M,rlsLrnle Ln Act as Clerk.

That said municipal magistrate shall act as inc clerk of his own court and sbalI keep all papers dled with him as snch magistrate. He shall also safely and accurately keep docket ln when sh n be entered the title of every cause brought before him and a true and chron logical account Of each and every proceeding in such cause. Said files ana docket shall be open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable hours.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Is your washing satiiactoryY Are your clothes tornY lf no or yes, try the Skagway Hand Laundry, and you will be satisfied. 5-O
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Occidental Hotel

Rooms If 2ic, jtc, tlc. el.OO and s@.VO rpr day. aud from slO Co sl5 per month.
 JOHN WILLIAMS, Prop.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
SkagwAy Laundry

Fur tr,'-c'J>, work try SkagWay Laundry. Twyuty-twO yeras' eXperi- .uc,. Telephone s. i.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Spring chicken and Eastern oysters at in. IacA Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

..ff'. I-1 Co You" The Girl PrOpo- ,rio1." and other funny books at Skag- ult NrN~lpJIer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Get prices at Royal Laundry for family work, special rates In rough .iry, next Co new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Great clearance sale starts July 6, at tue Seattle saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Municipal Magistrate,
Section No. 9. Service of Warrant;

Tbat the person to whoTo the warrant lsdireSted shall, as soon as practicable, arrest the defendant and bring him be- fore said magistrate; and shall return said warrant into said court with his dolngs thereon endorsed as follows: "l hereby certify that have executed the within warrant by arresting said de- fendant. t................and l now have him in court" |" :.
 Dated at Skagway this. day Of l9O.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Some elegant Gue collarettes at Winters.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Wanted Girl to do general house work. Apply at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
 Mun.cipal Magistrate
Section No. 55.
Special Deputies.

That whenever it appears to the mag istrate that any process, order or sub poena authorized to be issued or made oy thls ordinance, will not be served for the want of an officer, such magistrate may appoint any suitable person, not belug a party to the action, to serve the same Such appointment may be made by an endorsement on the process or of- der m substantially tbe following form, and signed by the magistrate with his name of office:
 hereby appoint. serve he within process, order or subpoena Jas the case may bel.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section No. 10.
What Warrapt Is tO Contain.

What Warrant Is to Contain. That the warrant must specify the name of the defendant, or fl it be un- known, the defendant may be desig- mated by fictitious name, with state ment therein that his true name is un- known, and it must also state an ofIense in respect of which the magistrate has authority to issue warrant.
 Section No. II,
 Duty of OHicer Making Arreet. That the officer or person making the arrest must take the defendant before the magistrate and must at the same time deliver to the magistrate the war rant with bis return endorsed thereon and subscribed by him.
 Section No. l2. Defendant Must be Taken Before the
 Magistrate Without Delay. That the defendant must in all cases be taken before the magistrate without delay.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Patterns new in Mating. Peoples
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

New Lace Curtains at E. R. Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

Fur Collarettes, at Winters. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16

stetson hats at Clayson's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section No. 42.
Judgment of Acquittal.

Judgment Of Acquittal. That when the defendant is found moi guilty, either by the magistrate or the jury, he must be immediately dis charged
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Municipal Magistrate.
Section No. 6,

NeCllOu NO. DO,
 Appeals and Stay of Execution. That in case of appeal from the judg. ment of the municipal magistrate in e erimi.a al case, q supersedeas or stay Of exc -ution is not obtained unless the de- (endaut within the tune allowed by law, make and tile with the magistrate his Dond in the sum of S250.00, II inprison- ment be adjudged and in double the mount of tue tine, il a fine be imposed, conditioned that he will abide by and perform the judgment of said magis- rate, fl the same be approved, and in default thereof, that he will pay tO said. che town of Skagway, the amount Lam- d in sad bond as a penalty thereof; and in addition to the giving Of said bond, he shall take such other steps to perfect his appeal, as are required by the laws relating to appeals from the judgment of magistrates acting as just. ices of the peace m criminal cases.
 Section No. 57.
 Civil Action.
 That civil action before said municip. al magistrate and appeals from his judg- ment in civil action shall be begun and prosecuted in all respects conformable to the proceedings laid down in Car. .er's Annotated Code of Alaska, edition of 1900 for civil actions before and appeals rom judgments of ofcommissioners acting IS jus. ices of the peacel and the forms lud provisions prescribed hereby are nereby adopted, mutatis mutandis.
 Section No. 58.
 Repeating Clause.
 That all ordinances and parts of ordl- nances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
 Section No. 59.
 When to take Effect.
 That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its pas sage by the council and approval by the mayor,
 Passed the council July 20th, 1909.
 W. s. McKEAS. Cily c erk. Approved by me July -20th, 1903. l.. s. KELLER,
 Mayor and President of the Council.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section No. 4,
power oi MnnIeIpaI MagIstrate

IOWef or Muulclpe' '"h '"N'
 That said municipal magistrate shall have power to hear and determine causes arising under ordinances Of said town of Skagway and Co punish viola, tions of such ordinances, and he shall have such other powers as are gwen him by ordinance or statue or by impl,, cation. He shall take judicial notice oi all ordinances and statutes.
 Ssction No 5.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section No. fl.
Judement of Conviction.

JUUBWeHJ UI OUHFIVVIUH'
 That when the defendant pleads gull ty or is convicted, either by the magis- trate or the jury, the magistrate must give judgment thereon for such punishment as may be prescribed by ordinance for thp crime
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
RNNkApAA e'Vs t"f Order of Challenges.

Defendant shall first. and then the plaintf fl shall examine each juror and then pass him or challenge him for cause. After the challenge for cause and when the panel is full of competent and qualified jurors, defendant may challenge one, then plaintiff one, then defendant one, then plaintiff one, then defendant one, then plaintiff one, per- emptOrily, the panel being filled after nacb hallanUa
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section No. 10.

The trial of criminal cause shall be conducted as trials of criminal causes are conducted in the United States Dis trict Court.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section No. 22.
Time to Send and Sending for
 Cnnnael-

That he must allow the defendant . reasonable time to send for counsel, and adjourn the examination for that pur- pose, and may upon the request Of the defendant, require an officer tO take q message to such counsel fl in the town. The officer when required by the mag istrate must take the message without delay.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Section No. A..

How to be Imprisoned for Fine. If any person having been duly con yisted as aforesaid and fined, in an! sum, is unable, or unwilling to pay sai fine, he shall be imprisoned in said towi jail one CD day for every two dollars O. said fine and costs.
 Section No. 45. Judgment of Conviction. How Executed That the judgment must be executed bS the marsnal or rany de- uty upon receiving a certified copy ol the entry Of judgments and such copy shall also be deemed ap execution against the property of th, defendant for the purpose of collecting che amount of anY fine of costs men tioned therein.
 Section No. 46
 Payment of Fine and Costs. That if the fine and costs, or any part
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-16
Eorm of Commltment.

That the commitment for trial is by endorsement signed by the magistrate, on warrant of arrest to the following effect;
 The within named. d.................. having been brought before me under this warrant, is committed for trial 10 the custody Of the officer having him in charge. ,oo
 Date. ...... day ot..".........l9O..