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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15
BOSTON HAREOR FROZE.
Hut That Didn't Keep the britannia
From Sailing on Time.

Hut That Didn't Keep the britannia
From Sailing on Time.
Boston harbOr froZe over in January
of 1914 and the advertised sailing Of
= the Britannia. then In dock. seemed
surely to be impossible. But the mer-
chants of Boston would not have it SO.
They met and veted to cut way, at
their own expense. through the ice,
that the steamer might sail practically
on time. The contract for cutting the
ncco larry channels was given to mer-
caaa;S engaged, Ike Frederick Tudor,
in the export Of Ice, not from the
l4rJ0r. Their task was to cut, within
Tia space OF three days, channel
a'sut ten miles long. For tools they
lad he best machinery used in cutting
fr.sA water ice. and horsepower was
employed The ice was from six to
twelve inches in thickness. AS the Ad-
vertiser Of Feb. =, 1914, described the
scene: "A great many persons have
been attracted to our wharfs to wit
ness the operations and the curious
spectacle of the whole harbor frozen
over. and the ice has been covered
by sk0ters. sf<,ls and even sleighs.
Tents and booths were erected upon the
ice, and some parts of the harbor bore
the appearance of Russian holiday
scene" On Feb. : the work was done,
and the Britannia. steaming slowly
through the lane OF open water, lined
OH either side by thousands of cheering
spectators. made her way to the sea-
NJ. A. Devote Howe In Atlantic.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15

DencHts Of Foreign Travel,
"IIOw did your husband enjoy hia
visit to the Alhambra?" inquired the
frirId of til" family
He was tirkled most TO DEATH" re-
rI.ri Mrs Gaswcll He killed II snake
Here"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15

1t Is a poor consolation to the girl
who has been stung by bee to know
that bees are partial to sweet things.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15

Doctor, If palc yang man named
links calls OH you for prescription
don't let him have It."
"Why rotT
HE wants something TO improve his
appetite. and le boards ut my house
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15
FoR CINcINNATI AND LOUISVILLE.

Pullman Sleeping Cars from Clifton
Forge to Cincinnati, Louisville and st
Louis,
Trains Arrive at Lexingtoli
II 40 ?. m daily except Sunday from
Clifton Forge. ~
8 % p. m. daily from Richmond apd
Lynchbug
For rates tickets and other infoma
ton apply TO S. o. CAMPBELL, City
Ticket Agent, Lexington. Va.
II. W. FULLER, q. p. Agent.
c. E. DOYLE, General Manager.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15
hOur SiRnature.

II should be pleased TO exchange
cards with you. Mr.. Barrow" said
Charles Willips. extending his. They
had met for the first time. I'm sorry
have no cards with me-" said Barrow.
"Allow me to write my address I'm your
memorandum book" DO you know
that is very dangerous thing to do"
Wilips remarked. ut cost me $40
once. had the habit Of carrying no
cards and signing my name In new
friends notebook. just rs you are
ayi9ut 10 do in mine. always on blank
easr One Jay, after a convvial even
ing. was presented with an ! o U
for that sum. duly signed by myself.
1t was impossible to dispute II. ! had
TO pay up. Hut ! hive never since
been so free with my autograph" by
George, never thought OF that" cried
Barrow. Suppose you write my name
down yourself New York Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15
NV Norfa|h%Wsstsla
Schedule in effect June 8, 1902.
Leave Buena Vista,


Leave Buena Vista,
NORTHB0UAD.
No. 2 tO:O1P. u Daily, For Basic, Luray
Hagerstown and New Yolk. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia
No. 4. 8, IA pm Daily, For Hagerstown,
Washington, Baltimore, PhiIadel.
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg
S0UTHBOUND.
No. l. Z 90 A. NJ. Daily. For Roanoke,
Bristol, Blueheld, Norton, Win.
stOn Salem Welch and in.ermei..
ate STATIONS Pullman slsepb.
Philadelphia to WelQh
No. g. 2l6P, NJ. Daily. Fol- Roanoke.
Bristol, Bluefield Winston Salem
and intermediate stations, aud
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 O. H. Moffett Tleke.
Agent, Buena ista, Va lir'tf
N, f, BRAGG, TraV Pass. Agent,
w. B. BEyILL, Gen. Pass. Agent,
Roanoke. "a
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15

Beware of the man who offers you
advice at the expense of mutual
friend.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15

None are less eager to learn than
hey who know nothing
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15
Very conservative in alI matters are
the Turks, and especially slow TO adopt
modern Improvements of any kind.

When man quits smoking md goes
to chewing he is not much OF hero
Atchison Globe.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15
WHAT ABOUT YOUR
Job Printing !?

Are yon perfectly satisfied with the
Letter Heads. Bill Heads Cards,
Envelopes and Dodgers you have been
gettingS II not, we want to help you.
We have an experienced man In this
department. We have new and up-to-
date type. and We think we can give the
yely best service at low prices. Good
Printing is good investment, poor work
Is always dear at any price. II you are
needing any printing, consult us.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15

One reason why so many men are
bald, according 10 foreign medical
journal, is because they allow their
hair to die through want Of exercise.
Under the skin which covers the head
are several muscles. it explains, and
these are never stirred into activity,
the result being that they do not per-
form their proper function, and conse-
luently the skin is insufIiciently nour-
ished and the hair gradually dies,
Women" it continues, "do not De
come bald. and the reason is because
they spend much more time combing
and arranging their hair than men do.
During this operation the skin on the
head is stirred into activity, and as a
result the muscles remain active and
the hair hourishes.
ut is evident, therefore, that the best
away TO prevent badness is TO rub the
skin frequently and vigorously, for I'M
less this is done the muscles will be
unable to supply ii with the proper
amount of nOurishment."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15
G. & 0. Roote.
Schedule in Effect Oct 5, 1902
For Lynchburg and Richmond.

No. 80 connects at Lynchburg with
Southern Railway North and South.
No. so connects at Balcony Falls with
No. for Clifton Forge and the West.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-15

Train 80 connects with Southern X.
Ra. Strasburg Junction for HarrisOnburp
and points on Valley Railroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-23
Deer and sleep.

Deer reverse the apparent order of
nature, for they sleep in the daytime
and feed at night How much sleep
they do take is a matter of contention
even among experienced stalkers. Some
say little, others much. On the whole,
we are inclined to agree with the for
mer, for it has to be remembered that
they chew the cud when lying down.
Two most experienced and observant
foresters, the one in Argyllshire and
the other in Aberdeenshire, thus gave
their opinions: "Deer sleep or rest from
about 10 or II a. m. to p. M" Deer
sleep from noon to p. M"
1t is no uncommon occurrence to
come on deer asleep. A stalker in the
Blackmount had the rare experience
of coming upon a parcel of.seven stays,
all sound asleep. A herd was seen to
move in Glenfeshie, but one stag re-
manned behind, lying motionless On
careful approach he was found to be
asleep. Perhaps, however, the oldest
occurrence of this nature happened in
Braemore, when stalking party on
going up to the stag which had just
been shot found a three-year-old close
to it fast asleep. In fact, it is by no
means rare to get within a yard or
two of a sleeping deer.-Scottish Field
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-23
Noise as u Curative Agent.


The Chinese doctor sets up terrible
racket when called to treat the sick.
This is supposed to drive evil spirits
away. and it unquestionably acts well
in a great many cases. Civilization
demands rest and quiet. All noise is
barred from the sickroom. The Chi
nese have demonstrated unknowingly
great psychological or psychapatho-
logical fact. A patient of mine had re-
ceived the last rites of the church, the
pulse had ceased at the wrist and he
had sunk into that coma which pre-
cedes death. Some one in the next
house struck up the "Anvil Chorus"
from "Il TrOvatOre." l was very much
annoyed and distressed and tried to
stop it. Suddenly the pulsation at the
wrist began again. the patient grad
ually opened his eyes, motioned to his
sister. She bent low, and he whispered
in her ear, '"Te dunn tie dea; that is, my
favorite tune" We reused him, fed
him, and today, ten years after the
event, he weighs 24O pounds. The
therapeutics of vibration or noise is
yet to be written. So 1 have discov-
cred that anything that can arouse the
subconscious, subliminal self will cure
my patient when all drugs fail, and
noise is very cheap agent-Medical
Brief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-23

Poetry has perhaps no place in the
exact sciences, partly because exact
ness is incompatible with poetic license,
partly because of the unalterable tend
ency of the poet to get things wrong.
A curious example of this was noticed
in lecture at the Camera club by Mr..
Duncan on cuttlefishes. The modern
cuttlefish is descendant of the fossil
belemnite, but the only descendant Of
the coeval ammonite is the paper nau-
titus. Better known is the Portuguese
man-Of-War, with which the paper nau-
titus is sometimes confused and which
is really allied with the belemnite
group because, while it's shell appears
external, it is not really so. The poets
Pope, Byron and James Montgomery
all easily fell into the error, and Pope's
we'll known lines in the Essay on
Man.
Learn of the little nautilus to sail,
Spread the thin oar and catch the driving
gale
embody wrong description Of this
very interesting survival Pope believ-
ed, with many other people, that the lit
tie nautilus comes to the surface keel
downward and spreads some feshy
oval and ciliary expansions in the form
of two sails and six little oars. But it
does nothing of the kind. The two lit
tie oval expansions-the sails-are new
er raised at all, but always tightly
clasp the shell. They form, in fact,
part of the shell. Moreover, the nau-
titus comes to the surface upside down,
if we may SO express it's position
London Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-23
week to live,

week to live,
IL ,np meantime.
And lke-we... Ike come around peni-
tent and humble as anything the Old
Testament ever produced, saying Ezra
saved his life, for he couldn't swim a
stroke, and asking if there wasn't any
thing he could do to make amends to
him. There wasn't, of course. The time
had gone by for that. But Ike hung
around the place clothed in figurative
sackcloth and ashes most Of the time
till Ezra passed along to the next
world eight days later"
1t seemed to me rather a pretty story
of the Observation-Disclosures than
this sort and heap-coals-of- fre-upon-his
head sort, and l said as much to the
storekeeper.
"Shucks! That wasn't Ezras revenge
at all, though 1 thought it was till
learned different. Ezra was simply
saving Ike for the torture; that was
all. Two days before he died he sent
for me, and he says, with shivery
chuckle, when he'd sent the others out
Of the room: old friend, I've got to tell
somebody this, and I've chose on you.
It'll be easier dying if l know that
somebody alive knows how l got even
with that cuss. I've forgive him and
all that; but, say and he drew me
down closer to him, 1--WE made him and
Martha promise solemnly, with their
hands touching mine, that they'll get
married as soon as decent, and, oh,
glory, won't she just knock the plaster
off Of him! He was chuckling hard
when l left him, and l reckon he died
chuckling. My wife said he looked real
peaceful and contented and satisfied
and sort Of natural in his coffin.''
"And Ike?" 1 asked after short in
terval, during which the storekeeper's
gaze rested upon distant hilltop where
white stones cleaned in the sunshine.
Once more he sighed more softly this
time. "Poor Ikew he murmured. II
never see man who seemed so glad to
die as him."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

Holland. the destruction OF property i
utter and the loss of life appalling.
Along the entire course. d distance OF two
miles. there is not a fence standing nor a
hahitable house. most of the latter being
tree left
At New Holland nothing but the barren
red hills are left. All around the Pasoiet
mills the ground Is covered by the debris
OF the l51 houses that were there when the
twisting tornado srasped them
The following Is 4 summary of the cy-
Clones work. appToNimated to date: Dead,
eighty; injured. $50. property loss. $500
number of houses destroyed 500; number
homeless, Loco: territory devastated two
miles by 200 yards: cash subscribed $500
Tents and raGOnS axe arriving from the
Government. All business s suspended in
Gainesville. Troops are called out for po-
lice duty. carload of collins has been
ordered and delivered.
AWFUL TORNADO DESCRIBED.
The cyclone presented a spectacular ap-
pearance. Monday the weather alternated
between sunshine and rain. The temper
allure was below normal and the parome-
trio pressure WAS extraordinary About
noon heavy clouds gathered in the west
and continuous thunder could be heard A
northeastsr was blowing.
The cyclone suddenly formed southwest
OF the city. Then there was a deathhke
calm The northeaster sank to a murmur.
The continuous rUmbling overheard ceased.
Then suddenly the roar OF the cyclone was
heard. Hurrying rings of cloud Joined the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07
PAYNE MAY RETIRE FROM
P0ST-0FFICE DEPARTMENT
Fourth Assistant j. l.. BristOw Said to
BE Slated rs Successor of Wis
consin Man.

REPT BI.fc SPECIAL.
Washing ton, June 6.-There is a persist
ent report in circulation that Postmaster
General Payne will retire from office in
the near future, on account of impaired
health. and that he will he succeeded by
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow of Kansas.
No confirmation of this can be had at
present either at the White House or the
Post-Office Department. 1t is known. how
ever, that Mr.. payne's health is not good,
and that he Is growing very tired of the
developments being brought to light daily
of postal Irregularities. The resignation,
1t is said. Will be voluntary.
If General Bristow is promoted to the
Cabinet. it is probable that NJ. C. Forbes
of Minnesota will be made Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General.
These changes are not expected to be
made until the pending investigations are
concluded. and may not occur until Cen
eraf Payne has concluded his annual report
for the current fiscal year. which will be
submitted TO the President before the meet
ing Of the special session of Congress next
November.
MIR. Payne has already served longer
than the average of the men who have
been Postmaster General in the last twen-
ty years.
Only two in the last quarter of century
have served the full term while many
have retired after but few mouths serv-
ice
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

Ozark mass Then the roaring increased. I'M
til 1t was Ike that. Of twenty trains thun-
6ering by. and the cyclone gathered the
big Gainesville cotton mill in its embrace
The funnel kept close to the ground
through the parts Of the town where the
negroes and poorer whites live afterwards
rose and swooped down upon The white
cottages Of the operatives Of the PacOiet
mill. Then the storm hurried away.
And then on the quiet air came the cries
and shrieits Of the nlangted From New
Holland. mile distant. and from the New
Town and Gainesville districts rose the wall
OF the injured or bereaved ard between
these sections the negro settlement laid
waste and strewn with wounded and dy-
ing was n scene Of pandenonium.
CHILDREN CRUSHED By ROOF.
In ten minutes Zoo hands began the
work Of rescue.
AT the Gainesville cotton mills the scene
was most appalling. Here children were
victims of the storm.
The cyclone struck the mill under the
caves took off the roof. and held i. in the
air like 4 great parachute. The walls then
collapsed, leaving the floor inclined at 10
degrees
Here children we're employed Panic
stricken. they rushed TO the doors and slid
TO tbs ground. The wind buoyed them up
safely. but before they could escape the roof
fell with a crash hu-ying two score chill
dren in death. The majority of them We're
so crushed ard E:angled as not to he reCJs
nized by those who found their bodies.
And 1t is reported that there was hardly
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

a social clubhouse for women is the LAT
est r~.iect of the fashionable feminine
world of St Louis. 1t will be arranged
after the womens clubs of other cities and
to st. Louis it will be distinct innovation.
Having organized and arranged for in
corporation. the ladies have about decided to
rent the old mansion of a. S Shapeigh, No
BEL Washington avenue.
They do not expect to gain control of the
house for a month ard until that time no
definite arrangements will be made as to the
furnishings.
In the meantime name will be chosen for
the club. as it has been decided that the
name Women's Club would be misleading.
AT present the ladies are considering several
names that are appropriate but a decision
has not been reached
st. Louis has womens clubs and women's
clubrooms, but a house devoted entirely to
ease and social relaxation has not been a
part of the life of the society woman of the
city.
Her husbands brothers and sons have for
years enjoyed the privileges afforded by a
club to steal away from business cares. and,
1t has been said. from home but the St
Louis woman has contented herself with
clubs for educational and charitable pur-
poses. But now she will branch out
PLANS ARE FORMULATED.
With the approaching Worlds Fair the
ambition entertained by the fashionable
women of the city found practical express
sion. Borrowing some of the business en-
ergy Of their husbands, they have been able
to formulate definite plans and before fail
they will open a clubhouse that will be all
their own.
At present there is much speculation as
to the scope and purposes of the club.
Whether men will be entirely barred or
given occasional glimpses is the question
that has not been decided
In view of the fact that the clubman is
amiabie enough on occasions to open his re-
treat to the women, it is believed that the
st. Louis woman will rec;procate. More
over. it is pointed out that the old Shap-
leigh home Is in proximity to the Uniyer-
sity Club. which would indicate that the
women have not entirely overlooked their
proverbial dependence upon man.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

rations are On the way from the Govern
ment.
SOME FREAKS OF THE WIND.
The wind was al times playful. and many
were it freakish pranks. In one negro
house the furnI-ufe was blown cut of doors
and the buiiciug Itself was CninjUred. a
baby was carried fully zoo wards and de-
posted unhurt in a tree, and a small boy
was seen flying through the air astri6e of
4 plank. 4 negro woman was hit on the
head by a piece of timber and both eye
balls Knocked out. The body OF rooster
was found imbedded in tree.
one little girl jumped from the fifth floor
of the cotton mill. ana the wind let her
down softly TO the ground. where she es-
capped u1hurt. All churches in the city were
demolished.
The Sheriff OF the county released all of
the revenue prisoners to help IN the rescue
work, and every man reported back at the
jail
Just twenty years ago a cyclone visited
Gainesville, only one death, however, re-
sulting.
ASSISTANCE Is NEEDED.
Assistance is needed in the city. Suffer-
ing IS intense. for, though the storm touched
only Il portion of the town. the destruction
in It's path was complete and indescribable
Outside donations have been asked for.
Gamblers Armory is the scene OF great
distress. ard more than 100 injured line its
floor. The bodies Of the dead are being re-
moved to the homes OF relatives. where
they are being prepared for burial as rap
idly as possible.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

1;EcFJ' ELic SPECIAL
Gainesville. Ga. June s.-Gains sv.lle is a
city Of funerals The sky is ieaden above
the mountains; a dreary rain is falling: all
nature seems saddened
In long rows dead bodies lie ccfTined at the
Tacoiet mills. No field Of battle ever pre-
scented more narrowing sight. Only the
strongest nerves can look on the torn and
GisfiSured bodies Thousands visit the mill
and. move noiselessly.
Side by side lie the bodies OF thi-ty-three
men. women and children. One casket con-
iains an infant. At its side are the bodies
Of four young girls, their heads split open
from the crown 10 the chin and held to-
sethsr with bandages. An old mans head
IS crushed so completely as to bear no re-
semhlance to anything human
over all there is the sickenfns odor of
blood. 1t is truly a hall Of the dead The
Eroans of relatives and friends make it in
Deed scene from the Inferno
through the streets of the once peaceful
mountain city funeral professions cross and
rFCross one another Ministers have come
from all parts to conduct the services The
rescue gangs continue to find more bodies
DESTRUCTION OF WIND TERRIBLE
The work of the tornado was complete
From the factory where it first descended
on the doomed city 10 the hills beyond New
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-07

Charges were fled to-day with Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow 20
the effect that a number of officials of TIE
department had been booming a mining
company and that suborGinates in the de-
partment had been urged TO invest in it.
With the charge was certified copy of
the petition for Incorporation of the Ma
tional Capital Copper Mining Company. of
which the directors were:
August w. Machen. superintendent OF the
free delivery: H. H. Rand. confidential sec
rotary TO Postmaster General Payne, and
chairman Of the Supply Purchase Commit
tee: ]. d. King. chief of the Civil Service
Division of the rural free delivery; H NJ
Baker. ex-Congressman. and D. II. Fen!on,
law clerk in the Auditors division. Machen
was president: Rand vice president; King
secretary, and Baker treasurer.