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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
The President and the Republic
of Panama


OAK DALE Nov. ESQ Liberty,
"what crimes are perpetrated in thy
sacred namer' Under the guise of
giving recognition to handful OF
rebels in Panama, Uncle Sam, through
his agent, Theodore Roosevelt, has
perpetrated crime which will be a
reproach to our government among
| the nations of the earth. Why such
haste, and why such precipitous
action? 1t appears that the Aneri-
can government. through Secretary
Hay, contrary to established prece-
dent and international La has recog-
nized n pretended government, born
in day, and that, too, accomplished
by very doubtful if not reasonable
acts on the part Of a portion OF the
population Of the peninsula, aided
it is feared by acts favored by our
authorities at Washington. This is
the legitimate inference, from the
hasty recognition Of the so-called
government, new-fedged Of Pana-
ma.
Panama was as much part Of
Colombia as South Carolina and New
York are component parts of our
government. What would President
Roosevelt think if the English or
French governments should, on the
mere pretext OF setting up a govern
ment for themselves the two States
named not only claim, but
receive, hasty recognition from
these governments, and fortify their
action by sending their gun-boats to
New York and Charleston with iron
clad instructions to intercept and
prevent any military interference on
the part of the United States? This
would provoke the wrath OF Mr..
Roosevelt and bring forth howlngs
far worse,it may be, than was excited
in the minds of our Northern friends
when a large section Of the United
States, in 1861, considered that just
and reasonable grievances demanded
secession from the Union. How
short sighted is our President How
soon to forget
What is behind this ct? Haste to
accomplish an end, viz, che right OF
way to construct canal from Colon
to Panama. From causes not fully
understood by the writer, delay in
negotiations with Colombia had
occurred. The impulsive President
could not be INSTRUCTED in this great
scheme, which has already depleted
our treasury some fifty million dol
lars and brought untold contempt
upon us as a nation. The end will
not justify the means. 1t is a mean
thing for a great and powerful gov
eminent, such as ours, to take advan-
tage of, humiliate and despoil the
weak and unoffending Republic OF
Colombia even to acquire such valu-
able property as the Panama canal
and its franchises. w. b. f. l..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
Tucker For Governor
LccSbHj1c Rec0Jd

LccSbHjc Rec0yd
If Hon. st. George Tucker be-
comes candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor, as
reports from Washington say he
almost certainly will, the contest
for the nomination will be one of
much more tn, n ordinary inter-
est.
Mr.. Tucker ie one OF the most
magnetic public men in Virginia,
and will be a strong candidate in
the event he runs. His adherence
to the gold standard in the last
two Presidential elections some
what lcssened his strength before
the people, but there has been a
great change Of sentiment in Vir-
ginia on the financial question,
and gold men are much more pop
ularnow than they were few years
ago.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
THE POSTAL SCANDAL

The report of the Fourth Assis-
tant POstmaster-Ge2eral Briston
on The postal frauds, recently made
public, is tale of gross, organized
corruption almost incredible in les
extent. In this system OF frauds,
which began in 1898, the corrupt
Ofic RS and their confederates OBJ
tanned nearly 800, 900, it is esti-
mated. The report shows the
POstOffice Department to be cor
rupt throughout, which is the
reason assigned why the Republi-
can Senators do not want Con-
gressional investigation into the
matter on the eve Of Presidential
election.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
The Rev. IrI II. Hicks 1904
Almanac

The Rev. lrl r. Hicks Alamanac for
1904 is now ready. 1t will be mailed
to any address for 80 cents. 1t is sur
prisjng how such All elegant, costly
book can be sent prepaid so cheaply.
No family or person is prepared TO
study the heavens, or the storms and
weather in 1904, without this wonder
full Hicks Alalranac and Prof. Hicks
splendid paper, Word and Works.
Both are sent for only one dollar a
year. Word ana Works is among the
best American Magazines. Like The
Hicks Alamanac. it Is too well known
to need further commentator, Few
men have labored more faithfully for
the public good or found warmer
place in the hearts Of the people,
Send orders to Word and Works
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Louis, Mo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
NOM MISSIONER'S NOTICE
NJ. NJ. MORRIS, and husband,
JOB BENNINGTON's Admir-. &c.

JOB BENNINGTON Admir-. &c.
The above styled cause having been
referred to the undersigned by decree of
the Circuit Court of Rockbridge county.
Va, entered therein September 8, 1903,
with directions to take, state, settle and
report to the Court the following ac-
counts:
LIST. An account Of the real estate OF
which Job Bennington died, seized and
possessed and the condition of the title
TO the said land.
End. An account Of delinquent taxes,
II any, against said real estate.
3rd. An account Of all claims, demands
or liens by judgment or otherwise against
said estate, stating the same in the order
Of their priority.
4th. An account OF rent due from
John N. Bennington and George 7. Ben
nlngton for the use Of the real estate Of
Job Bennington, decd, from the date Of
the death Of his widow. Barbara Agnes
Bennington.
9Th. An account OF the administration
Of Thos. A. Sterrett, Sheriff Of Rock
bridge county, and as such Administrator
Of Job Bennington, decd, and any other
matters deemed pertinent by the Master
or required by any Of the parties in in
terest.
All parties interested are hereby mott
fled that have fixed
Monday, December Dist, 1903,
at my office in Lexington, Va, as the
time and place for taking said accounts.
w. II. SHIELDS,
Moore & Moore, p. q. Comrin Chy
nov Is st
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
Big Concern Chartered
Stanton 4,gHS.

Stanton A'8"S.
The Corporation Commission has
chartered, and there has been
spread on the record book of the
Augusta circuit court copy of
the charter of the Manganese Cor
poration of Virginia. The prin-
cipal office is to be kept near the
town of Vesuvius, ROckbridge
county, on the Augusta side Of
the line, we presume-and the
maximum capital is named as
$500, 600 and the minimum capt.
tai $1,000
The officers named are r. ID.
Carey of Plainfeld, n. j., presi-
dent; Geo. Wilcox Of New PrOvi-
dence, n, j., director, and w. c.
Fillmore of New York, secretary.
The objects of the corporation
are manufacturing lumber, machin-
cry and implements; constructing,
buying and selling factories, ac-
quiring manganese, iron, oil and
all kinds of mineral land, dealing
in real estate, borrowing and lend
ing money, etc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02

In the United States Supreme
Court. Justice Packham delivered
an opinion Monday in the case Of
the Peoples National Bank Of
Lynchburg, Va, versus Morton
Marye, Auditor of the State Of
Virginia. The bank resisted tax
levied on bank shares on the
ground that the law providing for
the tax is unconstitutional.
Without going into the question
of constitutionality, the opinion
favored the State.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
Buena Vista's Budget of News

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Gazette CD,rcsbonbence.
BUENA VISTA, Dec 1.-Yesterday
Mr.. q. W. Leckie, was called to Flu
vana county, Va, by telegram an
nouncing the death of his aged
mother, Mrs S. M. Leckie.
The fire alarm about midnight last
night was caused by flue in Mr..
Stillwells store on Factory street.
The damages were confined chiefly to
the store room. The entire stock OF
goods will be practically lost, as the
water damaged such as were not con-
sumed by the fire. He carries some
insurance, however.
Mrs. John Gott of Hinton. W. Va,
accompanied by her son, made our
city brief visit ard, returning home
Yesterday, took with her on short
visit, Miss Nellie Colt, who is great
favorite at the Seminary.
Mrs. " orrell Of Philadelphia, has
come back to spend the winter in our
town. She will occupy the Bartlett
building in front of Mr.. E. l.. EN-
bree's residence, and she and her
sister, Miss Carter, will live there
together. Mr.. Worrell is one OF the
leading business men Of the Quaker
city. His wife wishes to avail her
self of the benefits of our Virginia
cline.
Mrs, Burdick OF Westfield, n. j., is
visiting Mrs. K. l.. Embree, her sister,
and will spend some time in our
midst. She is the widow of deceased
Methodist preacher, and is no stranger
here. During visit some years ago
she endeared herself to our people
very much by her active interest, and
efforts among the children especially.
DIR. Emmett McCorkle, late pastor
of Presbyterian church in Clifton
Forge, but now OF q Kentucky town,
after a few days visit among relatives
here, returned to Clifton Forge
yesterday. His wife accompanied
him. The Doctor carries the bloom
and freshness of youth with him to a
remarkable extent He is a son Of
old Rockbridge county.
The Thanksgiving dinner given by
the Methodist ladies last Thursday
was a success in every way, in spite of
the fact that the turkeys roasted on
the top limb in price. Many families
took their diner there, or were sup
piled by the ladies, and $50 were
realized to be invested on the church
building.
Buena Vista had several inches less
of snow than Lexington, but this
morning the temperature was down
to 10 degrees How was it with you
in Lexington?
A full house attended the union
Thanksgiving service at the Lutheran
church last Thursday, and hand
some sum was contributed for the
poor of the city. Rev. Mr.. Thomp-
son was the chief speaker.
Rev. j. w. Parish Of the Virginia
Conference, who was visiting relatives
here and at Oronoka, Amherst county,
returned yesterday to his new charge,
South Hill, near Petersburg, Va.
The annual Thanksgiving address
before the Junior Order OF American
Mechanics was delivered Sunday
night at the Methodist church by the
pastor. An excellent audience was
present. SY KLoNE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
GROVER CLEVELAND NOT A
CANDIDATE

Former President Cleveland has
written a letter to the editor of the
Brooklyn Eagle, and published In
the daily press last Saturday, IN
which he declares his unalterable
and conclusive determination not
TO again allow the use of his name
as a candidate for the Presidency
Mr.. Cleveland has been prominently
mentioned during the last few
months as the one man who could
lead to a Democratic victory.
Among large elementin the party
there has been a strong feeling
against him. This was very pro-
nounced in 1896 when he espOused
the cause of the goldstandard
against the free-silver idea of Mr..
Bryan, whose following was large
and enthusiastic. With Mr.. Bryan
and his principle twice defeated,
many Democrats turned to the
former President as the standard
bearer, believing that with Cleve-
land as the leader and tariff re-
form the issue, prospects were
hopeful for Democratic success.
AS an illustration of change of
feeling in his favor, it was re-
marked when he visited st. Louis
a few months ago in company with
the President of the United States,
to be present at the dedication OF
the LouisianaPurchase Exposition,
that by far the greater share Of
the enthusiasm aroused by so
notable visit was accorded to the
ex-President. And this manifesto
ton was given in that part of the
country where the opposition to
Mr.. Cleveland existed most gen
erally-in the South and West.
Mr.. Cleveland for many years
has occupied a unique position.
He is the only Democratic Presi-
dent since James Buchanan, nearly
half a century ago. He was three
times candidate for the Presi-
dency and twice elected, a record
which no other man has ever had
except Andrew Jackson. For
long tine he has been the only
living ex-President. In his re-
tirement at Princeton he has borne
himself with dignity, as becomes
a former Chief Magistrate of a
great people.
Mr.. Cleveland out of the way,
the political atmosphere is clarl-
fed to the extent that the avail
bility of two men only are being
discussed-Judge Alton B. Parker
of New York, and Senator Arthur
p. German of Maryland. Some of
the political leaders of the South
and West are of the opinion that
Senator German will be the man,
while in the East the feeling is
that Judge Parker Will be the
nominee. Mr.. Bryan, it is said, is
also out of the race. With Mr..
Cleveland and Mr.. Bryan elimi-
mated, the Democratic party may
hope for harmony and may be able
to select some candidate on whom
all factions can unite.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02

General Reyes, the Colombian
envoy, who arrived in Washington
last Saturday, said his mission
YVES to offer to the United States
all the canal concessions it desires
absolutely free of cost. If the
terms were accepted and Panama
failed to get the $40, 900, 900 prize
for which she seeded, the new re-
public, said he, would be as quick
to return to the mother State as
she was to quit.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Childrens Home in New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Oyer 30,
900 testimonials They never fail. AT
all druggists, 2jc. Sample free. Address
Aliens. Olmstead, Leroy, n. Y.
1T KEEPS THE FEET WARM AND DRY
Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder. 1t cures Chilblains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet AT
all druggists and shoe stores 25c. 4nOvGw
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
Nasal Catarrh quickly Yields to trea

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which IL
agreeably aromatic, 1t Is received
through the nostrlls, cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which it diffuses
itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the dis.
eased membrane should not be used.
Cream Balm is recognized as a specific.
Price 80 cents at druggists or by mail. A
cold In the head Immediately disappears
when Cream Balm Is used. Ely Brothers,
70 Wawea street. New YSrk
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02

To Cure a Cola III One Day.
Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. K. w. Groves
Signatnre is on each box 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02

Bodily pain loses its terror If you've a
bottle OF DR.. Thomas Electric Oil in the
hJuse. Instant relief In cases Of burma,
cuts, sprains, accidents Of any sort.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
Delinquent Tax Sale
Real Estate
IN THE
Town of Lexington, Va.

The following Real Estate, returned
delinquent for the non-payment OF taxes
due the town Of Lexington, Va, for the
year 1902, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy the taxes, together
with interest, costs, charges, ETC., will be
sold at Public Auction In front OF the
Court House in Lexington, Va, on
Monday, December 18th, 1903,
COURT DAY, between the hours OF 10
a. III. and o'clock p. M, unless the same
be paid before that date.
Alfred Adams, house and lot on
Moore street, 81 SO
Sam'l Edmondsons heirs, Alex.
Col bert in pcss. house and lot on
Nelson street, 237
Fannie Jones, house and lot on
Freedman's Hill, AZ
Jordan Powers, house and lot on
Randolph street, 427
Jordan Powers, house and lot on
Davidson street, 10
Sale to continue from day to day until
completed.
5. o. CAMPBELL, Treasurer,
Town OF Lexington. Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
Wooden Mills for Sale

We offer for sale Browns" Wooden
Mills. located 3 miles west Of Lexington.
The property consists OF l6t acres OF
land. on which ls located the factory,
buildings and machinery (ncluding one
set OF buhrs for grinding corn, saw mill,
mansion house, Two tenant houses, out
houses, orchard Of 300 trees and lime
stone quarry, Of fine quality, both for
building purposes and for making lime
price, $4,000. Apply to
may 20 1908 MOORE & MOORE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-02
THE
Lexington Gazette

Is welcome visitor into many
homes of Lexington, Buena Vista
and Rockbridge, besides various
parts of VIRGINIA and many States
of the Union, from Massachusetts
to Texas and from Florida to Cali
fornia. 1t even goes to the Philip
pines.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
8. F. GRAHAM RETURNS.
Fl Tigre Has Struck a Very Rich
 Iedqe of Ore.

B. F. Graham returned last evening from the Fl Tigre mine in Sonora, af. ter having very hard trip. To Re view reporter he stated that every thing was looking fine at the mine; that during the past week a very rich ledge six feet wide had been encoun. tered in the tunnel under the main workings that runs very high in gold and silver values. The main shaft will now be sunk to connect with the tunnel, where the new ore body has been found, and an extra force of men viii be placed at work in order to push the work as fast as possible Three carloads of selected ore will be sent to the smelters at E Paso this week.
 At the recent meeting of the direc
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
TransvaaI Superintendent.

o. L. Near, the superintendent of the Transvaal Mining company, who has been i'll in Douglas, has recover ed sufficiently to go to Fl Paso on business. Work is being started on the Transvaal company's property, mountain 2500 feet, and a complete air compressor plant installed as soon as the narrow guage road is built a distance of 16 miles, which will con- meet the Transvaal with the Nacozari road
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
A DOUGLAS ARCHITECT.
J. A. Holden, the Designer of Many of the Shelter city's Best Buildings,
 in Bisbee.

J. A. Holden, an architect of wide reputation, was a visitor to Bisbee
 Saturday, looking over the scenes of a busy city. MT Holden is best known as the designer of the largest and fin est business blocks in the thriving city of Douglas. These were erected un. der Mir. Holden's personal supervis- ion, and speak for themselves-the
 highest class of style, taste and ar. engagement of stores, offices and resi- dences. While here MT. Holden vis- ited the new Don Luis townsite, and was much impressed with it. It is
 probable that MT. Holden will have sn opportunity to show his architectural skill st that place shortly. It is also
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
Corrects the Review.

In conversation with Mrs. E. G. Or-. the energetic president of the Bisbee Woman's Club, that little lady cor rects the Review on the spelling of that party name, which is to be held next Wednesday evening at the club rooms. The Review does not intend to put its foot in it again by repeating it here, but it begs to assure Mrs. Ord that it has always a safe person to put CT TOTS of that nature upon-and he the gentlemanly compositor. We know, however, the party, whatever it may be. under the direction of the club will be dlightful affair, anyhow. Will the ladies please consider the hat dof- fed?
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
a pleasure to state that whatever MT. Holden undertakes, it is always carried out strictly to the letter.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Huachuca Consol. dated Development Company will be held on Monday, January 4, at o'clock p. m, in the office of the Bisbee I'm provement Company, for the purpose of electing board of directors to serve for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meet ing. JAMES c. CORREA,
 12-6-5t. Secretary
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
PERSONALLY MENTION

J. A. Holden one of the huslers of
 Douglas, was in the city yesterday on business.
 F. R. O'Brien, superintendent of the Territorial Reform School, left last evening for Benson. Dr. F. l.. Wright, one of the promi- nent citizens of Douglas, is in the city shaking hands with his many frienos W. c. Browning and Geo. z. Buffurn who hail from the Worlds Fair City
 are in the city on some mining busi
 ness.
 W. B. Huchings, a prominent citizen or Fl Paso, came in yesterday morn ing, and will remain in town for few
 days.
 E. A Moses of Detroit, who is in terested in mining in this section
 came in yesterday to look after his interests.
 E< ShClSn, O ti i1'SiAh3 hAeA1 IT OAAi 1 San Francisco, is spending a day or two in Bisbee looking after the inter ests of his house. J. R. Lloyd, an old-timer on the Comstock, arrived in this city yester. day from Oregon City, and will maKe Bisbee his home in the future.
 Mrs. F. C. Beecher and her ,daugh- ter, Miss Carrie l.. Beecher, are in the city from l. Cananea. They are stop ing at the Copper Queen Hotel.
 Dan Sheehan, an old time mining ex- pert of Nevada, arrived in this city yesterday from New York, en route 10 Mexico, where he goes to examine and report upon some mining property for a New York syndicate.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06

Several cowboys who will partici- pate in the tournament of broncho busting at the Don Luis Athletic park this afternoon, gave an impromptu ex hibition on Main street yesterday af ternoon, to the evident delight of sev- eral bystanders.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
Bocoachi Very Rich.

I. W. Wallace, the we'll known real estate man of Bisbee, has been and is paying good deal of attention to some properties owned by him near the Phelps-Dodge company's property in Sonora. Mir Wallace thinks the minerals in the vicinity of those prop critics are the richest minerals in the world, and all it's needs is transporta- tion facilities to prove this statement.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
Governor Bob Taylor.

Arizona will soon have ID her midst as visitor, distinguished gentleman and public official. This is ex-Gov- /ernor Taylor of Tennessee, who will visit his nephew, Doctor Taylor. of Tucson. That's what Arizona wants right now, just men of the stamp of Bob Taylor, those who can compre- bend the greatness of Arizona.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06

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Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06

tors, held a few days ago, several plans for the future development of the property was mapped out, that can not be made public at this time. It is probable that a mill will be erected on the property early in the year, and that the returns then will be much greater
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06

B. Medocovitch, the man who was injured in the smelter on Friday by having . pot of hot slag drop n his foot, is reported as getting along nice ly.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06

Mrs. Beecher, wife of the assistant cashier of the Bank of Cananea, and for long time a resident of Bisbee, is visiting the city for a few days.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06
When you are at Don Luis

When you are at Don Luis today go to Eighth and Main Sts, see the eXcava- tion for the new brick and stone hotel building, then call at office of Henry P. Barbo Company at rail way station Main street fo price of lots.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-06

New schedule for Don Luis. Ten Daily trains. Begins Cn the l2th. Five each way. Ten-ceut fare. This means a big town. Select your lot today. Prices d. vance 25 per cent on the 10th. Be wise. Save money, and sec tbe Henry P. Barbosr Company. Sei ling Agents.