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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
PURE SUNLIGHT AND AIR.
Places Here Which Shame the Old
Worlds Favored Chimes.


We have often heard of "sunny TIA
~" or the clear light of Egypt, says
the De 'ert; but, believe NE, there is no
sunlight there compared with that
which falls upon the upper peaks Of
the Sierra Madre or the uninhabitable
wastes of the COLORADO desert.
Pure sunlight requires FOR its ex-
iStcnce pure air, and the old world has
little Of it left When you are in
Rome again and stand upon that hill
where all good Romanists 20 at sun
set. look out and see how dense is the
atmosphere between you and st. Pc
tcr's dome. That same thick air is all
over Europe, all around the Mediter-
ranean. even over in Mesopotamia and
by the banks of the Gauges. 1t has
been breathed and burned and battle
smoked for 10000 years
Ride up and over thu high tablelands
of MOntana-one can still ride there
for days without seeing a trace of hui
manity-and how clear and scentless,
how absolutely intangible. that sky
blown. sunShOt atmosphere! You
breathe it without feeling it, you see
through it hundred miles. and the
picture is not blurred by it. Once
more ride over the enchanted mesas of
Arizona at sunrise or sunset. with the
ragged mountains of Mexico to the
south of you and the broken spurs OF
the great Sierra around about you, and
all the glory of the old shall be as
nothing to the gold and purple and
burning crimson of this new world.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
Anccstrr of shoemaking.

There is nothing vulgar about the
ancestry Of the shoemaking trade in
the United States. The first shOemak-
or came over in the Mayhower. His
name was Thomas Beard, and he had
an income from the London company
of 500 Il year and received fifty acres
Of land on which to settle Seven
years later the city of Lynn was
founded. and ever since it has been
making shoes for the world Philip
Kertland, a native of buckingham
shire, was the first shoemaker of the
city of Lynn. In George Washington's
day Lynn had 200 master workmen
and 600 journeymen shoemakers, turn
ing out every year no less than 100000
pairs of fine shoes
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
Il Will Offer at Private Sale
THR FOLLOWING
Real Estate

18th. PA acres near Oak Dale. Good
buildings Fine saw timber. A No l
bearing orchard OF apples and peaches.
lu one of the best agricultural sections Of
Rock bridge. Price %. 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 13
acres, situated near the corporate limits
OF the town and within Is minutes walk TO
the Washington and Lee University and
V. NJ. |. II has dwelling house in good
condition with Srooms including dining
room and kitchen, with nice porcbes,
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 6 hores and stable
for cows, granary. 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 II at once.
IL will be sold TO close up the Estate.
Correspondence solicited.
JAMES G. DIXON,
Apr 10 1902 Real Estate Agent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
THE COOKBOOK.

Dip sliced onions in milk before fry
ing.
Use bacon fat for frying chicken
game oysters and clans.
A ham is greatly improved If, after
being boiled, it is wrapped in buttered
paper and baked for an hour.
In making sauces always dissolve the
butter in the saucepan, add the -four
first and after that the water or stock.
A mingling of Glove and lemon havors
in the afternoon tea is delightful. Drop
a whole Glove in each cup just before
serving.
In taking pie with meringue from
the oven, if it is left in the warm kitch
en- the mcringue will remain fluffy, but
if taken into the cold it falls.
If turnips are parboiled twenty min
utes In water to which Il little baking
soda has been added and then this wa
ter is thrown off and fresh water used
to finish cooking. they will cook more
tender and be of much better flavor.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
,IaU!,aN md FLORENCE.

On one occasion William J. Florence
at the end Of not very prosperous
engagement in San Francisco an.
nOunced Il benefit for himself and his
wife John w. Mackay happened 10
be in town at the time and wrote to
Florence for one orchestra seat II
was duly sent. as matter of course,
and Mrs. Florence remarked to her
husband that, considering the friend
ship existing between the two men.
she thought Mr.. Mackay might have
taken a private box at least. Wait.
said Florence, "he has not paid yet.
and | am in no hurry" The benefit
took place, Mr.. Mackay came from
Virginia City to occupy the seat he had
taken, and day later he sent Florence
n check for 81 900
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
Something He Had Forgotten

$50 you enjoyed your continental
trip. did yOu?" inquired the simple old
rcn,l man. II haven't been over In
fifty years. but my recollections are
still vivid. | remember once standing
ON NJ mt Blanc, watching the sun sink
behind the blue waters of the Mediter-
ranean, while to my right the noble
Rhine rushed onward to the Black sea,
and the Pyrenees. still holding the
SHOWS of winter, were OH the left.
remember while standing there
But, Mr.. Grey" feebly interrupted
his listener, 81 was on Mont Blanc
myself, and really-you'll excuse me
but you really must be mistaken in
your geography"
"MistakenY returned the old man
lightly. "Not bit of it, But for
got; it's different now. You know, my
dear boy. That since my day the entire
map of Europe has been changed by
these awful wars and SO of course you
can't appreciate what it was fifty years
ago"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
CHARM OF THE ORANGE.
The Evolution of the Universal
Fruit of Comm cree.


The Evolution of the Universal
Fruit of Commerce.
For centuries the orange was the OK
elusive possession Of the Latin, Mon.
golian and Malay races. Then it was
carried to India. then to America and
fell under the improving touch of the
Anglo-Saxon. Bringing together the
Incompatible Jaffa, as seeding, from
Palestine. the Melitensls from Malta
and others. he budded and grated in
Florida until the fruit was brought,
through blend and selection, TO the
highest pitch of perfection, as 1t seem
ed.
But, strangely enough, there came
out of the province of Bolivia, Brazil,
still another seedling-one of those con-
summate blossoms of perfection
through centuries of waiting on na-
ture by the Latin which the American
accomplishcs by cross pollination In
five years the Bahia or navel orange.
1t had reached the acme of quality not
only i'm flavor, but in its attribute or
seedlessncss.
Now. is not that a proper food for the
ultimate mana fruit which has no
progeny, no future, no possible func-
ton except as a minister to him! The
orange has been called the universal
fruit of commerce, and so it Is, for It's
aroma carries it unframed, the acrid
Juices of its peel protect 1t against III
sccts. its toughness endurcs long trans
portaton, and everywhere on earth
men eagerly seek its subtle charm ana
its exquisite nectar.
The orange is not strictly a food, but
Il Is greater. 1t is the connecting link
to higher status, the guarantee ana
preserver of health and of intellect. The
gross communicating on meats, the curse
of drink. burning the brain, hardening
its delicate convOlutiOns-these are the
fountains of ills innumerable, the pangs
ofzgout. the sudden and black terror OF
apoplexy. But this gentle and benign
pharmacopeia of nature, these fruits
with their wonderful blending of cor
receive acids and cordals, are the ready
medicament of the ultimate man. Az
we advance in horticulture and develop
other seedless and perfect fruits we
shall approach the perfect regimen OF
higher humanity. - Florida Times-U n-
ion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
HUNTING CARIBOU.
One. Shot Through the Heart, Ran
TXYU Hundred lnrdS.

The caribou is very tenacious of life,
NritinS about hunting these animals
in Newfoundland. My companion used
sc. 40 Winchester and the writer used
an s. Mnnnlichcr With such strong
guns we were seldom able TO stop a
big stag with il single shot, even when
hit in vital spot. One that the writ
er shot through the heart ran with tho
rest Of the drove for POO yards. as
though he had not been touched. be
fore cOllapsing When we opened him,
he had only one bullet hole and his
heart was cut in two Another went
about the same distance on the jump
with both fore shoulders broken and
bullet through the neck. On several
other occasions the stays when hit
went Off with such strength that when
they fell they dug their antlers in the
ground and turned complete somcr-
saults.
The first caribou we killed was a
fawn. We picked him out because we
wanted meat, and, being young, we
thought he ought to be tender. In fact,
however. his meat was almost useless
lean. tough. stringy and very dark
in color. This was difficult to under
stand, and the guides, for some reason,
were unable to offer an explanation.
However. | learned the reason later.
1t appears that during the mating sea
son the fawns are weaned. The old
stag. driving the fawn away from the
mother. viii strike him with his horns
and chase him half mile AS soon
as the stag gives up the chase ana
turns back TO the doe the fawn will re-
turn; then the stag will chase hin
again This is kept up for eight or ten
days. with the result that from worry,
violent exercise and change of diet the
meat of the fawn becomes for a time
unpalatable.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
FOUND AT LAST?
The Poison In sorghum-An Entirc1
New Opinion.

The Poison In sOrEhum-An Enttrciy
New Opinion.
DR.. Avery. chemist of the Nebraska
station, has been investigating the sor-
ghum poisoning of cattle. AS stated in
Farm and Ranch. Or. Avery has ana
lived every part of the sorghum plant
and found prussic acid In leaves and
stalks in dangerous quantities at GER
tain stages of growth and in harmless.
" minute quantities IT other stages.
Sorghum of normal growth. Of four
feet and over, contains very little and
sometimes none Of the poison. but the
stunted growth contains it often in IA
tai amounts The findings of Professor
Avery indicate that the common opin-
ion that il Is second growth sorghum
that kills is well founded. rs those cat
tie eat that which not only has an all
normally high per cent of the poison,
but the very parts Of the plant whore
all the poison is stored, the leaves anu
stems. the stems having tho greater
proportion In matured sorghum most
OF the stem is rejected and the amount
Of poison in the parts eaten Is not SUI
ficicnt TO do any harm Professor
Avery adds:
ar the writer may venture from the
safe ground Of experiment into the
uncertain field of 81 culatlOn. he would
suggest HAT the presence Of nitralcs In
the soil may facilitate the formation OF
prussic acid in the plants. 1t Is well
known that In semlarid sections much
OF the nitrogen In tho soil Is in the
form Of nltratos. while in well watered
sections the greater part Of the nitro
gen IL combined with humus. May not
this fact explain why sorghum. stunted
by an occasional dry season. Is seldom
fatal 10 stock in the east and that
many of the most severe outbreaks oc-.
cur where irrigation is practicedE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
A Good Game to stick To.

An exchange reports Mr.. J. f. Wing
OF. Ohio rs of the opinion that fat NUT
tons will be in demand for export.
"Sheep and lamb feeding Is good
game TO stick to. provided the feeder
raises his own feed We raise lots of
alfalfa and feed 1t in conjunction with
ear corn. Never shell the corn At
least that Is our experience. ana 1t has
been profitable one. The thin lambs
are the ones to buy. The feeder gets
the growth with them and will make
money by not finishing them too much.
Send them to market on the light side,
n anything. Is my policy. When buy
Ing feeding lambs. be sure to pick those
with open. loose hecces. They 90 better
In the feed lot than close fierced stock"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07

The bite of the sea lion is poisonous
besides, ii is an ugly wound from the
manner in which it is inflicted. Al
though the creature moves painfully
and slowly on land. the motion of its
head and neck is extremely quick. The
neck seems TO have an almost elastic
quality One is surprised at its reach
The sea lion is like a bulldog. When
he has caught hold. he does not let 20
at once, but sets his teeth firmly In the
flesh. Then he twists his head, the
teeth being still embedded in the flesh,
and without relinquishing his grip, he
gives a quick jerk. The result is TO
pull out ragged piece of flesh if the
animal has taken deep hold.-Leslie's
Weekly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
THE APOSTLES.
Emblems Bestowed Upon Them by
the Medieval Artists.

EmbIems Bestowed Upon Them by
the Medieval Artists.
The medipval artists, having no idea
of the personal appearance of the say
iour's followers, adopted set of signs.
or emblelns. for each. which scon be
came familiar TO ALL The eeblem OF
Peter was either large key or two
keys crossed. which is readily explain
cd by referring to the words Of Christ
Matthpw xvi. 19). And ! will give I'M
to thee the keys Of the kingdom of
heaven" The emblem of Paul was a
sword and boOk-the latter TO remind
the beholder that he was a teacher OF
men, the former to Indicate that he was
beheaded with a sword. st. Andrew
was usually figured standing by cross
shaped like letter y, that being the
form of the cross upon which legend
saws he was crucified. The emblem OF
st. James the Great was either a sword,
referring to the fact that lie was also
beheaded, or Il pilgrims staff. he being
q great traveller.
st. Johns emblem was n caldron re-
ferring to his experience in the boiling
oil. st. Philips emblem Is an enigma.
1t was spear and cross. yet it Is
known that he was hanged. st. Bar
tholomew, who was 'hayed alive" is
represented with knife and his skin
hanging over his arm. Matthews EN-
blem Is square, supposed to have
some reference to Christs calling. st.
Thomas, having been pierced with
dart is pictured carrying Il spear.
The emblem of James the Less was a
club, he having been "bcaten to death
with faggot;" NJ. Matthias an AK. he
having been beheaded. SlmOn's en-
blem was saw. The legend says The
was sawn asunder."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
I.IEdIN DispOscd.

The man who had dropped In to see
him was smoking cheap cigar.
Il think you will find ii cOmfOrta.
bic" said Uncle Allen Sparks pleasant.
ly, "if you'll sit over there by that open
window. There is no draft from it. as
you will see from the fact that the
smoke from your cigar goes out
throaaxh it."~-rhlnase T~ihnna 80
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
TORTURINC
DISF|CURINC.
Skin, Scalp and Blood
Humours
Speedily Cured by Cuticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills
When the Best Physicians and
All Else Fail.

The agonizing itching and burning
of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful
scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair
and crusting Of the scalp, as in scaled
head; the facial disfigurements, as in
pimples and ringworm the awful suf-
fering of infants, and anxiety of worm
out parents, as in milk crust, letter and
salt rheum, - all demand a remedy of
almost superhuman virtues to success
fully cope with them. That Cuticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills are such
stands proven beyond all doubt. No
statement Is made regarding them that
Is not justified by the strongest evil
dence. The purity and sweetness, the
power to afford immediate relief, the
certainty of speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety and great
economy have made them the standard
skin cures, blood purifiers and humOur
remedies Of the civilized world,
Battle the affected parts with hot
water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the
surface of crusts and scales, and soften
the thickened cuticle. Dry, without
hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura Oint-
mcnt freely, to allay itching, irritation
and inflammation, and soothe and heal,
and, lastly, take the Cuticura ResOlvent
Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood.
This complete treatment, costing but
one dollar, affords instant relief, per-
mits rest and sleep in the severest
forms of eczema and other itching,
burning and scaly humours of the skin,
scalp and blood, and points to n speedy,
permanent and economical cure when
all other remedies and the best physi-
clans fail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07

rick legs or three pieces of heavy di-
mension stuff may be used If more
convenient. Bcvcl Off the tops of two
of the poles on one side and flatten the
top Of the third. Bore II hole through
the tops Of all three poles Set the
poles up tripod fashion and fasten at
the top by Il bolt. The poles should
not be boltcd too tight. but just so rs TO
allow the foot Of the middle pole to be
moved in or ont from the ground cen
couple Of iron rods or wooden cross
pieces. The rods may be fitted in holes
in the legs or the crosspicces attached
with bolts, but in either case they
should be adjustable or he attached not
permanently. but to admit of being
moved to adjust the pitch of the legs.
The two legs thus braced rest against
stakes driven in the ground. and the
third leg brought toward them at the
foot raises the top Of the derrick. The
force that the derrick will exert OH q
lifting rope or chain attached TO Its
apex Is increased as the movable leg Is
brought nearer perpend;cular. The IL
lustration shows how rope. spreader
and 81, letree may be used with a
horse .c!' operating the derrick. When
the derrick is not in use. the rods or
crosspieces may be removed. the top
bolt loosened and the legs swung to-
gether. making II easy to load on
wagon for transportation somewhere
else or to be stored out Of the way.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
AS AN
Medium.

Advertising is the key to business success
Thousands their in life to udcous and per-
sistent Advertising
No part of your business requires attention than adj
vesng because advertising the most important part of
your business Good advertising is good business
or less.
The GAZETTE wants Rockbridge advertisers.
The GAZETTE has a large circulation among the and
its circulation is growing daily
THE GAZETTE has long been regarded by both home and
foreign advertisers of the best advertising mediums
this section of Virginia.
An advertisement of your business in THE GAZETTE will be
be and read There other way by which the
message could be conveyed cheapy and effectively.
NOW is the time to make contract with The Gazette be-
you get the benefit of its circulation without
extra cost
We have experienced who will be glad to advise
with you and assist in preparing advertisements
obtain the results. We will lend you any help make
your advertising pay because upon your depends
EH- Write for a card of rates
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07

Pullman Sleeping Cars from Clifton
Forge 10 Cincinnati, Louisville and st
louis,
Trains Arrive at Lexington;
l2 As p. m. daily except Sunday from
Clifton Forge
625 p. m. daily from Richmond and
Lyncnbug.
For rats tickets and other infolma
ton apply to 5. o. CAMPBELL, City
Ticket Agent, Lexington. Va.
II. W. FULLER, q. p. Agent.
c. +. DOYLE. General Manager.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
Fnst Corn Shuclsing.

From Kansas comes the information
that that state possesses the most rap
i'd corn shuckcr on record, nj least fol
Kansas Harvey Berkeley of lIamlir
husked recently II bushels of corn IN
five hours. The second place In corr
husking fame in that section Is held
by man who husked 13i bushels IN
seven hours. 1t Is generally recognized
that man who can hGsk 100 bushcli
of corn day IS considered good
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
WHAT ABOUT YOUR
Job Printing?

Are you perfectly satisfied with the Letter Heads Bill
Heads Cards Envelopes and Dodgers You have been getting
not we want help you We have not the best equipped
Rockbrdge but do plain and satisfactory
printing We have experienced in this department,
and we have and upoate type and think give
the very best service low prices Good Printing good
investment poor work always dear at any price If You
needing any printing, consult us
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
Unfortunate.

Won Blumer-I wonder what kind of
people have taken the house across the
way.
Mrs. vcl Blumer-I don't know. |
was out the day they moved in-New
York Herald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07

What is the meaning
of one twentysfifthi
Boy-I-I don't remember.
SchOolmaster-If you had twenty-five
friends visiting you and only one apple
for them, what would you do?
Boyd walt till they'd gone and
then eat 1t myself.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
NV Norfo|kssWests
Schedule IN effect Junes 1902.
Leave Buena Vista.

Leave Buena Vista.
NORTHBOUND.
No. 2 10;0lP NJ Daily, For Basic, Luray.
Hagsrstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No. 4. 314 p. paily, For Hagerstown,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadel.
pha, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. l. 7O9 A. NJ. Daily. For Roanoke,
Bristol, Bluefield. Norton, Win.
ston-Salem, WEIGH and inferno di-
ate stations. Pullman sleeper
Philadelphia to WEIGH.
No. 3. 2.16P. N. Daily Fol Roanoke,
Bristol, Bluefleld, Winston Salem
and intermediate stations, aud
Knoxville, Cincinnati, Columbus,
Chicago, and points West and
Southwest. Pullman sleeper to
Knoxville and Roanoke to Colum-
bus.
Additional Information and rates cheer
fully furnished by {. H. Moffett. Ticket
Agent, Buena ista, Va.
NJ. F. BRAGG, Tray. Pass. Agent,
w. B. BEvILI, Gen. Pass. Agent.
JUG Roanoke. "A
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
80, % ssz
EARM% CARDEN
Y 49, r-l1.is. y; .',-.1,sSE
A FARM DERRICK.
Useful For Hanging Hogs or Reeves
mud Raisiu. Bulky Obiects

Useful For Hanging Hogs or Reeves
aud Raising Bulky Objects.
An easlly constructed derrick Is
shown in the cut from Ohio Farmer.
This kind Of arrangement will be most
useful in butchering for suspending a
hog for scaldlng or raising a beef to be
dressed. and will come in handy for
other purposes as raising bulky OBJ
jet short distance when loading on
u sled. Three good strong poles about
fourteen feet long will do for the der
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-01-07
An Onfin,istic View.

The invalid looked out Of the window
Just as hearse went by. and he
smiled happily.
Dye mind, Biddy." he said. tits
worth the dyin' to have ride In a
thing like that, with the feathers on
top an man with bug on his hat,
an you beln' gr-reater an more nicls-
sary than the marshal Nv II St Path
rick's day parade, There's wanst In
yere life ye'rc the whole thing. an
that's whln ye're ad."-Chicago Post.