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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
GOOD FINANCIERING

Second Auditor Dew continues
TO invest surplus revenues in the
purchase Of Virginia State bonds,
and it is accepted as evidence of
sound financiering. A State that
owes money is precisely like an
individual. Interest must be met
If bankruptcy is to be avoided.
A maR cannot make a better in
vestmentthanin the cancellation of
his own debts. This is true of a
county, State or corporation, and
ii is in pursuance of this policy
that Judge Dew has purchased
~ithin the past week $4,000
of Virginia Century and Riddle
berger bonds.
The State treaury is meeting
punctually the semi-appual in
terest on the public debt. The
expenses of government are dis
charged without curtailing APP
preparations for the public schools
ard charitable institutions, and
there stil| remains a surplus. 1t
is this surplus that IL being APP
piled tothe pure base of State bonds.
Until these bonds mature the In
terest, instead of going to in
dividuaIs. who are ofte. citizens
of other States, is added to the
sum received by taxation for the
support of the public schools.
When the bonds fall die, if still
held by the State, they will simply
be cancelled and the ultimate
debt settlement reduced to that
extent. Should proper exigency
arise in the interim, the bonds
held by the State could be sold on
the market again, and whatever
interest had been saved in the
maan time would be clear again.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Grand Camp of Virginia in Coun-
Gil at Newport News

With cloudless sky and bracing
breezes. nature welcomed with her
most expansive smiles the conven-
ing of the Grand Camp of Con-
federate Veterans of Virginia az
Newport News on Wednesday last,
2Sth ultimo.
There were representatives there
from III camps, variously estimated
from 1900 to 1,50O veterans. Gen.
James Magill, who was Grand
Commander, was present, and pre-
sided over its proceedings.
One of the most important incl
dents of thisreunion wasthe reading
of the report of it's history commit
tee, prepared by Judge George L.
Christian of Richmond, which was
devoted to the controversy with
North Carolina on the attempt to
augment the fame of that State at
the e. pense of Virginia.
The parade on the second day
was estimated to have been wit
messed by 100000 people. 1t was
the most inspiring that they have
ever had since the organization of
the Grand Camp. Marching in
line were many old warriCIs who
were attending probably their last
reunion, and who were scarcely
able to walk, much less to stand
the strain of the marching, but
with firm step they covered about
three miles to the strains Of "Dixie"
and the Bonnie Blue Flag" This
column was nearly a mile in length.
Judge George l.. Christian was
elected as Grand Commander for
the next year.
Lynchburg asked that the Grand
Camp meet with them next year,
the claims of that city being pre-
sented by the sponsor Of Garland
Rodes Camp, Miss Forsberg.
The Sons of Veterans elected as
their Commander w. W. Sale of
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Lower Kerr's Creek
Gazette CoryesboHdenee.

Nov. 3.-Rev. Shewey has gone to
Rockingham county where he will at
tend the Lutheran Conference this
week. His wife and small daughter,
Ellen, accompanied him as far as
Augusta, where they will visit Mrs.
Shewey's father, Mr.. Shank.
The Young Peoples Missionary
Society of Bethany Lutheran church,
met on last Sunday, and was pre-
sided over by Mr.. A. Bittle Oben-
schain. Beside the usual program,
they had lecture by Mr.. Leroy
Thompson, the president of the Y. NJ.
C. A. of Washington and Lee Uni
versity. Mr.. Thompson presented
some very practical suggestions which
were of great benefit to the members.
Mrs. Edgar Miller of Pocahontas
was the guest of Capt. McNeel last
week.
Mrs. Crist and son of Augusta
county, visited Mr.. j. w. Engleman.
Mr.. J. Miller and other relatives last
week.
Miss Kate Wills was at home from
her school at Denmark last week to
see her mother, who has been quite
i'll.
We are very sorry to report the ill
ness of Mr.. Horatio Lindsay Of Alone.
MI. P. M. Engleman and niece, Miss
Grace Engleman, went to Roanoke
last week. Mrs. Engleman and several
of her children have been visiting
there for two or three weeks. They
all returned Monday.
We are glad to report that Mrs.
James Copper is cOnvalescing.
Mr.. Walter McCown's small son is
said to have diphtheria. Y. X.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
PRESERVING FORESTS

The foresty experts are begin
ning to discuss the question Of
preserving the Southern forests
both from neglect and fires. They
are beginning none too soon, as the
chief part of the timber supply Of
the country, both pine and hard
wood, Is now in the SOuthernStates.
The pine of the northwest has
largely been removed by fires and
cutting, andiwhat remains in Maine
and other eastern States will be
used up in paper making.
Few people have any idea of the
extent of the southern forests. The
hard wood is found in the noun
tain districts of the Virginias,
Carolinas, Georgia, Ala bama, Ken
lucky, Tennessee and Northern
Mississippi and some in Lou
ssiana. The fine southern pine,
which ia such favorite wood for
building and for interior finish,
grows over a belt following the
coast line from Virginia to Texas.
According to the New Orleans
Pieayune, this belt is 1900 miles
long. averages about 200 miles
wide and embraces an area of more
than $50, 600, 600 acres. 1t seems
an enormous area, but the yellow
pine is cue at the rate of 10000
600, 600 feet of lumber a year. AT
this rate it will take but a few
years to use up this last consid-
cradle area of pine stumpage, and
unless some steps are taken to pre-
serve them the end of the forests
Nor tn and South is in sight. !
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
NOTICE
TAX PAYERS.

In accordance with an Act Of the Leg
islature approved April list, 1879, pre-
scribing the manner in which Taxes and
County Levies shall be collected, the
Treasurer, or one Of his Deputies, will for
this purpose be at
A. w. Morrisoh's Store, Collierstown,
Tuesday. November Bird.
J. w. Morrison & Cos Store, Oak Dale,
Wednesday, November 4th.
II. l.. Morrison & Cos Store, Marmion,
Thursday, November 9Th.
p. /. Huffman's Store, Alphin, Friday,
November 9th.
Anderson Bros. Store, Rcckbridge Baths,
Wednesday, November 4th.
p. M. Engleman's Store, Kerr's Creek,
Thursday, November 9Th.
j, G. Thompson's Store, Denmark, Fri
day, November 9th.
j. f. Montgomtry's Store, Raphine
Monday, November 9th.
w. NJ. Shaw & Cos Store, Brownsburg,
Tuesday, November 10th.
G. i. Dull's Store, lack, Wednesday,
November 18th.
McClintic q Snyder's, Goshen, Friday,
November 18th
Rawlings & Mangus' Store, Vesuvius,
Tuesday, November 10th.
Josiah Winners, Cornwall, Wednesday,
November 18th.
Il. R. Flippo's, Fairfield, Thursday,
November, 10th,
j, Pa C.B. Lackey's s, Oahbank Tuesday,
November 10th.
John w. Burger & Co., Natural Bridge,
Wednesday, November, 11th
r. &. PaxtOn's. Glasgow, Thursday,
November, 12th.
Treasurer's Office till evening OF No
vember Both, 1908.
ANY person failing to pay any State
or any County levies to Treasurer by the
FIRST OF DECEMBER shall incur
penalty thereon Of 5 per centum. which
shall be added to the amount Of the
taxes and levies due from such taxpayer,
which. when collected by the Treasurer
or his Deputies, shall be accounted for in
his settlement. IA part Of the 18th
Sec OF the Act referred to.
EJTPersons owning land not In their
own name will call for such tickets when
settling their own. otherwise they will
have the 5 per cent. TO pay, as it is i'm
possible for the Treasurer to keep posted
on all land sales In the county.
s. k. MOORE, Treasurer
OF RockDIidge County.
Oct. %
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Fairfield
Gazette Co,veSpondenc<.

Gazette Co,,eSPondene<.
Nov. 2.-The X. F. ID. routes lead
ing from this place and established
some two months ago are giving good
service, bringing here quite good
deal of mail, formerly distributed
from other offices.
Route No. goes to Timber Ridge
and across to the back road, thence
via Donaldsburg to Quartersville and
from there on to this place.
Route No. 2 leaves here for Mrs. j.
r. Mccormick thence to a point
close to Wade's mill and back to
Fairfield by the road leading to
Brownsburg.
Rev. J.. Spencer Smith has been
conducting a protraoted meeting in
the Presbyterian church for the past
week and expects to continue his eff
forts for several nights.
There has been preaching also at
CONCORD church by Revs. Samuel
Flory and Robert Figgers.
Corn husking Is in progress and
the quantity as well as the quality
are more than gratifying. Mr.. ]. II.
Sale husked from four acres an aver
age Of 10S bushels per acre.
The short drought is telling on the
recently sown wheat and good rain
would be much welcomed through
this section.
Mr.. Wise Canter of Covington, Va,
came home last week to spend the
winter with his mother and will enter
the public school here.
Mr.. w. s. Paxton OF Clifton Forge,
spending a few days with his family
NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
How Other States Voted

The reports from the election in
other States yesterday are toe
meager 10 form basis of compar-
isOn. In greater New York where
a hot fight was waged over the
mayoralty George B. Mcclellan,
the Tammany candidate, was
elected by about 10000 plurality.
Mr.. f. l.. Conner of the Lexing-
ton postoflice, received q private
telegram this morning from Balti-
more, in which was stated that
"everything has gone Democratic
in Maryland" He also received a
telegram from Senator Hanna's
private secretary at Cleveland,
Ohio, snying that the Republican
victory in Ohio was the biggest on
record.
Kentucky elected Democratic
governor, Colorado is claimed by
both Democrats and Republicans,
Mississippi Democratic, Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey Republican.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
THE ELECTION YESTERDAY
ENCOURAGING

The election yesterday through
out Virginia was a Democratic
victory. From nearly all the
counties come reports ofDemocratic
gains. and the next Legislature
will be composed of members OF
that party with the exception OF
only about twenty-five, and these
are divided between Republicans
and independents.
Democratic leaders are jubilant
over the result. This decided
victory encourages them in the
belief that Virginia no longer
stands in the column Of doubtful
States, but that in all time to come
she will hold her rightful place in
the Democratic ranks, The party
whose principles appeal most
strongly to virginians' sense of
right and justice.
The party leaders in Rockbridge
are to be congratulated for the
splendid success of their efforts.
Their organization should be
steadily improved untilevery Demo-
cratic voter at every election is
accounted for. Eternal vigilance
is the price of victory. By con-
slant watchfulness and systemat-
ic effort the victory next year will
be still greater than this one.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Thanksgiving Proclamation by
the President

President Roosevelt on last
Saturday issued his annual
Thar ksgiving proclamation. He
says:
"The season is at hand when
according to the custom of our
people it falls upon the President
to appoint a day of praise and
Thanksgiving to God.
During the last year the Lord
has dealt bountifully with us, Civ
ing us peace at home and abroad
and the chance for our citizens to
work for their welfare unhlndered
by war, famine or plague. 1t
behooves US not only to rejoice
greatly because of what has been
given us, but to accept it with a
solemn sense Of responsibility,
realizing that under heaven it
rests with us ourselves to show
that we are worthy to use Alright
what has thus been entrusted to
our care.
"Now, therefore, l, Theodore
Roosevelt, President of the United
States, do hereby designate as a
day of general Thanksgiving
Thursday, the twenty-eixth of the
coming November, and do recon-
mend that throughout the land the
people cease from their wonted
occupations and in their several
homes and places Of worship rem
der thanks unto Almighty God for
his MANIFOLD mercies. "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
ONE-WAY COLONIST RATES
TO THE WEST.
Opposite Presbyterian Church,
LEXINGTON. VA.

Tickets on sale daily until November
Goth, 1908, inclusive, at all ticket offices
OF the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad to
points in Arizona, California, Colorado,
Idaho, Mexico, Montana. Nebraska, Ne
vada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Da-
kota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyo-
ming end British Columbia at greatly
reduced rates.
For full information call on or address
Ticket Agents Baltimore X Ohio Rail
rOad.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
IF You are In Need

and your need can be satisfied by good
work, on such as Watches, Clocks, jew
elry, Sewing Machines, Typewrters,
Guns, &c, here is the place TO go. Also
for such fixtures as you may need, such
as a full line of optical goods, fountain
pens, bicycle sundries, jewelIy, watches,
clocks, chains, buttons and si.yerware.
| also carry full line CT Sewing Ma
chimes and Fixtures, which are the latest
improvements and up-to-date.
n. B.-If you have any old umbrellas
that have broken ribs or braces, | can
fix them, and my prices are right. II you
have any with bad covers make a spec
alty Of recovering, and do good and neat
work. Call and see sample covers and
prices.
~ All Work Guaranteed.
Soliciting your patronage, | guaran-
tee satisfaction.
NJ. J. HESS,
Opposite Presbyterian Church,
LEXINGTON VA
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Suburban Property for Sale

| have for sale near the corporate
line of Lexington the following prop
critics:
One House (frgme) containing eight
rooms in good order, with twelve
acres of land attached.
One House Qrdme) containing eight
rooms in good order, with two acres
attached.
One House (frame) containing six
rooms, With thirteen acres attached.
All these properties will make de-
sirable homes and are convenient to
town. Apply to
A. Il. BARCLAY, Agent,
Aug. lett for owners.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Cattle for Sale

Owing to the scarcity OF corn In most
OF thew estern States, this will be good
winter to feed cattle. | will have 300
head on the market for sale by Novem-
Der 10. 1903
IS. McCLANAHAN,
Sinking Creek, Craig County Va.
November 4. 1t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in Ney York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teeth
Ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 3d.
900 testimonials. They never fail. AT
all druggists. Csc. Sample free. Address
Aliens. Olmstead, Leroy, N. Y.
1T KEEPS THE FEET WARM AND DRY
Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease,
powder. 1t cures Chilblains, Swollen,
Sweating Sore. Aching, Damp feet. At
N dryeehts sad shoe stores. e5c. anovew
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04

NOTICE OF First Meeting OF Creditor s
~ in the District Court of the United
States .or the Western Districtof Va.
In the matter OF II. T. GABBERT..
Bankrupt. No. l47 in Bankruptcy
Tothe creditors OF II. T. GABBERT
OF Clifton Forge, in the County Of
Allegheny and District aforesaid a
Bankrupt.
Notice is Hereby Given, that On the
26th day OF October, A. d, 1908, the said
II. T. Gabbert was duly adiudicated
Bankrupt and that the first meeting Of
his creditors will be held at the Office OF
Bowles Il King, In Clifton Forge, Va,
on the 10th day OF November, A. ID. 1903, at
0 o'clock in the forenoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint n trustee, examine the
Bankrupt, and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before said
meeting
X. L. II. NELSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oct. 80. 1903.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04

Hundreds Of lives saved every year by
having DR.. Thomas Electric OIL In the
house just when 1t is needed. Cures
Group, heals burns, outs, wounds Of every
sort.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Barnum and Bailey's Show

At Lynchburg saturday, NO
vember 18th. Special Ex-
cursion via G. IL O.
For Barnum and Balley's show at
Lynchburg November 18th the &. Il O.
will have special train to leave Licking
ton, Va. at $50 a. m, East Lexington,
1855 q. M, Buena Vista, 500 a. IN, for
Lynchburg. Returning leave Lynchburg
1880 p. m, same date. Fare from Lex
lngton only 81 90 round trip and from
Buena Vista seventy five cents. Go to
Lynehburb and see a great show.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Wooden Mills for Sale

We offer for sale Browns" Wooden
Mills. located miles west of Lexington.
The property consists Of l6l acres Of
land, on which Is located the factory,
buildings and machinery Qncluding one
set OF buhrs for grinding cornl, saw mill,
mansion house, two tenant houses, ont
houses, orchard Of 800 trees and a lime
stone quarry, Of fine quality, both for
building purposes and for making lime
price, $4,000. Apply to
may 20 1908 MOORE 4 MOORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

A scrimmage occurred at Hammond
Sunday evening which was participated
In by John Blew, conductor; his son, the
brakeman of the train:. Clem De SOM
mers, marshal OF Hammond, and two
passengers, alleged to have been under
the influence of liquor, The facts, as
near as they can be learned,are that the
passengers mentioned showed ten
dency, while en- route from this city to
the west side. to create disturbance
that was only suppressed by the crew in
charge Of the train. On arriving at
Hammond young Blew stepped out on
the platform to superintend the unload
ing of freight and was there attacked
by the alleged trouble seekers. In spite
of the strength of the opposition 1t was
apparent the young man would come
off victorious, when Marshal De Som
mers appeared and proceeded to sepa-
rate the combatants with the idea of
arresting the man then uppermost, who
happened to be the brakeman. Mr.. De
sommers did not appreciate the merits
OF the case. Neither did the conductor,
who Just then mixed in with his lantern
The lantern came in contact with the
bridge of the marshals nose, which put
the officer out of business long enough
Ito allow the train to get away, 1t is
presumed that Mr.. Blew supposed that
he was dealing with one Of his sons as
sailants and not an officer of the law,
Mr.. De sommers consulted Attorney
Frank Spittle yesterday, but 1t is
thought that the case will be settled
without taking 1t into court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

=
today and . delegation o. odd FeIlovs
win be IL the depot.
Deceased was nativelof Astoria ana
30 years Of age. About ave years aap|
his health began failing and he went
TO Arizona, returning somewhat betsar.
Then be located at Heppner and rough
ed It eastern Oregon. but progressed
only TO suffer relapses. He had been
at the Good Samaritan hospital FOR
some time.
Mr.. Welch returned TO Astoria to live
in 1869. when he was an unsuccessful.
candidate for city attorney. For time
he practiced law. having graduated
from the University Of Oregon. but fis
health would not permit him TO remain
indoors. He was well and favorahly
known in Astoria, where his untimsly
end Is genuinely mourned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

The meeting was called for the purpose
Of flling vacancies on the ticket but In
stead acted adversely. The action Of
the committee is 1ue principally to the
fact that men well qualified to hold
city Offices win not accept nominations
BY the club, though their syrnpathIes
are enlisted with the cause II represents
Several. when approached on the sub
ject refused the nomination unless they
could be assured Of election. This the
committee could not consistently do,
with the result that there win be no
socialist ticket In the field. There will
DC meeting Of the club tomorrow even
ing when the report Of the committee
Will be submitted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

Prof. Dennie has issued invitations
for the initial dance Of the Columbia
Club which will take place next Thurs
day evening at Hanthorn's hall. It q
his intention 70 conduct these affairs on
the second and fourth Thursday nights
throughout the winter. About 40
couples have signified their intention Of
taking part in the club, which promises
TO become social success.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10
DEATH OF GEORGE F. WEIGH
Astorian Succumbs After a Ling.
ering Illness.

George p. weleh died yesterday in
Portland. He had been sick for a long
time and on Saturday experienced a
sinking spell. James w. welch and
Mrs. Welch hastened TO the metropolis
and were at Good Samaritan hospital
when the end came. The body will be
brought to Astoria on the noon train
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

Last evening Sheriff Saxton received
message from seuferts canncry in
forming him that there was war among
tho Reds W at Three Mile. ofiicers
Williams and Moahus were sent up and
came down having three OF the noble
Reds" one Of them having hlied him
self with "tire water" and attempted to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

clean out the camp. In the melee he
krocked an old Indian 4enseless and at
tempted the lives Of several others.
shooting recklessly among them. He
was brought before Recorder Filloon
this morning and his case set for 2
o'clock. when he was fined $40. The
Dalles Chronicle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10
SOCIALISTS WITHDRAW TICKET
Men Qualified for City Office viii
Not Accept Nominations.

The campaign committee of the AS
toria Socialist Club, after giving care
full consideration to the matter, has de-
cided that 1t will not be practicable for
the party to place ticket before the
voters of Astoria to be voted upon at
the city election and will SO report at
the next meeting of the club. The COM
mittee is composed of Chas. G. G.
Rosenberg (chairmanl, D. T. Gerdes
(secretary), Thomas Bush, Andrew Asp.
The decision was reached by the COM
mittee at meeting Sunday afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

II. NJ. Bransford yesterday received
a delapidated looking letter from CAL
ifornia. The letter had been mailed at
San Francisco, but the northern mail
train had been wrecked near Tehama.
In the wreck the mail was partly de-
stroyed and the letter received by Mr..
Bransford bears unmistakable signs of
the disaster 1t is partly burned. or
else was partly destroyed by acid, The
damaged envelope was inclosed in a
government wrapper and forwarded to
its destination, astoria, wash
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

As a result of the complaints that
have BEEN coming in relative to the
operating of set nets without a license
en- the Lewis and Clark. John Marchods
yeste .-iay had warrant served on him
by Constable Utzinger. Marchods says
that he il farmer and that he does
not follow fishing as a vocation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

Winter male It's appearance out In
tho Interior last evening. when they had
snow storms at Prineyille ana Shaniko.
While II Is not visable here today, the
mountains are well covered and at Will
low creek good supply 81 reported
The Dalles Chronicle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-10

Articles of incorporation were filed
in the Office of County Clerk Clinton
yesterday by the Astoria Lumber Com
pany. The incorporators are: A. v. AL
len. Carlton b. Allen, Fritz Johanson
and Nils Billee. The capital stock is
placed at $4,000, divided into 100 shares.
The objects Of the company are to en-
gage in the manufacture of lumber
shingles, ETC., the purchase and sale of
timber lands and the operation of log
glng camps.