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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
More Anthracite Discovered

A Wilkesbarre letter to the Phila.
delphia Ledger of April ~, tells OF
the discovery of an immense deposit
of anthracite coal in that vicinity
The announcement cannot fail to
attract public attention, because of
its bearing on the future coal supply
and possibly on the price of anthra-
cite coal. 1t is estimated that the
known deposits Of anthracite in
Pennsylvania will last the world one
hundred years, at the present rate
of consumption. The letter is in
part as follows:
"The borings have been going on
for six months, but the results were
kept profound secret until the
completion of the work yesterday.
Two bore holes of $500 feet were
cut. Eleven veins whose presence
was suspectedwere found, but above
them nine veins never before found
in the upper coal field were discov-
cred. These run from four to eleven
feet in thickness, while far beneath
them was found n branch of the
famous mammoth vein Of the Halle
ton region, averaging thirty-two
feet in thickness and divided into
three benches, which vii make the
easier than if the thickness
was sheer. The story of the finding
of new veins aggregating $50 feet
in thickness, covering an area of |
over ., 900 acres and containing per-
haps 300, 900, 600 tons, was at first
received with skepticism, but coal
experts whose authority cannot be
questioned verified every statement
made. The field extends from n
point almost touching the southern
Inc of this city to the Auchingloss
breaker of the Delaware, Lack
lwanna and Western Company, near
Nanticoke, and is almost equally di-
yided between the two large COM
lanies, The value of the
'oal discovered is readily conceiv-
bile. One estimate places it at not
ess that 81, 900, OOO.'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
Spjder Pills,

In New England cobweb pills art
supposed to cure the aguc, and in
the south certain knuckle bone in
a pigs foot is Il sure cure for rheu.
matism il it be carried in tine pocket
or worn suspended from string
around the neck. Tracing the spider
web pill, it originated in China,
where all species of insects have coz
tain positive or negative wall 70
medicine. In Peking it is cust,ss !,
to give two or three scorpions dsspi,
ders to patient i'll of fever, In Ire
land the peasaptFy swallow small
spiders alive Ia effect cures. From
these the cohweb pill Of the New
England native was easy. In Elan
ders the live spider is fastened into
the empty shell of q walnut and
worn around the neck of the pa
tient. AS The creature dies the fever
decreases until it IS zone entirely.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
Fraternal Orders.

Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancien
York Masons. meets 2nd and 4th Nor
day nights at Masonic Hall, j. vii
Moore, W. NJ. A. T. Shields. Sec'y.
Rockbridge Lodge, No. So. l. 0. o. F,
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
ows' Hall A. w. Manspile, N. G. j. V
Grinstead. Sec'y.
Lexington Lodge, No. sc, X. of p,
meets every Tuesday night,at Odd Eel.
lows' Hall, w. s. Hileman, &. G. j. V.
Grinstead. X. r s.
Natural Bridge Council, Nose Royal
Arcanum, meets 1st and 3rd Friday
nights in each month. w. r. Beeton,
Regent. James Withrow, Sec'y,
Lee Jackson Camp, No. 50, Junior Or
der American Mechanics, meets every
end and 4th Friday nights at Odd Fellows
Hall. f. S Johnston, Councillor. d. B.
Radfor1, Sec'y.
Liberty Lodge. No, 2, Daughters of
Rebekah, meets every Monday night at
Odd Fellows Hall, Miss Anna X
Krause, N. g. Mrs. M. F. Crigler,
Secy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
Caution |

This Is not gentle word-but when
you think how Liable you are not to puI-
chase the only remedy universally known
aS-iea remedy that has had the largest
, 80. any medicine In the world since
5 for the cure and treatment OF Con
sumption and Throat and Lung troubles
without losing its great popularity all
these years, vow will be thankful We
called your attention ~ Bosehee's German
Syrup. There are so many ordinary
cough remedies made by druggists and
Others that are cheap and good for light
colds perhaps. but for severe Coughs,
Bronchitis, Croup-and especially for
Consumption. where there Is difflcult
expectoratlon and coughing during the
nights and mornings. there Is nothing
like German Syrup, The 25 cent siso
has Just been introduced this year
Regular size 70 cents. at all druggists,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
Dinners In the Sixteenth Century.

State banquets became very elab-
crate and expensive in the earlier
half of the sixteenth century, which
was the period of pageants and
mumming. Excuses in feasting in
Edward Ills reign were so great
that the king framed rules forbid
ding any common man to have
dainty dishes or costly drinks at his
table. He did not, however, prac-
tice economy in his own household,
for the marriage feast of his third
son, Lionel, duke of Clarence, was
exceedingly Sumptuous. There were
thirty courses to it, and the frag-
ments sufliced to feed thousand
people.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
The Influence of Odors.

Would you believe that both nat
ural perfumes and artificial odors
exert a real influence on our minds
A physician has favored us with a
detailed statement as the result of
lifelong observation. He says that
the geranium inspires a man with
audacity, self possession, reckless
daring. The violet inclines to de-
yotion and tender affection; the
benzoin to reverie, poetry, incon-
stancy. Mint is the mother of cum
ming and sharp practices. The YER
bena begets artistic taste. Camphor
brutalizes a man. Russian leather
renders effeminate and develops a
taste for pleasure and self indul-
gence. Opopanax engenders mad
ness. Amber enkindles inspiration.
1t is the perfume of bluestockings.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22

1. A farm of about 246 acres, 5 mile
west OF Lexington, in Valley Seclusiya
fair dwelling, large new barn, ne,
granary, sprinb house, etc. Land lie
southwark and mostly set In grass. Youn
orchard One Of the bOldest springs 1
the county, which can be easily arrange
to water every field. Good fences an
plenty OF timber. Convenient to churches
school and mill. Prospect Of raisin,
l 300 bushels corn the coming season
Party raised last year 425 bushels whea
and 800 bushels corn. Call soon, fol-
not sold this spring, will be taken of tn,
market. On rural free delivery mai
route.
2. Farm which makes a good home 4
miles west OF Lexington. Dwelling house
contains rooms, all plastered. Water
brought 10 the kitchen by telegraph wire
BAN 32x6S feet, granary 1Sx24 feet
smoke house and dry house, horse, COW
and sheep stables. Two bold springs
furnishing water in every field. Seven
acres in good fruit. and some grazing
land. Well adapted to wheat, corn and
hay. Contains about 175 acres, 40 acres
in timber. Convenient to church, school
and mill. Good neighborhood. Possession
given in reasonable time. Title Is
unquestioned.
3. PA acres near Oak Dale. Good
buildings Fine saw timber. A No !
bearing orchard OF apples and peaches.
In one of the best agricultural sections Of
Rockbridge Price So 600, one.half cash
4. Splendid home of the late William
A. RUIZ 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 10 minutes walk to
the Washington and Lee University and
V. NJ. /. 1t has dwelling house in good
condition with 5rooms including dining
room and kitchen, with nice porches,
beautiful and attractive yard adorned
with shade trees and shrubbery, has an
orchard OF probably so large apple
trees, bearing, and OF the best variety of
fruit. Has stable for hores and stable
for COWS, granary. corn crib, ice house,
slaughter house, chicken house, etc. Has
cattle ecales that can be bought separately
II desired, has nice stream OF water run
springs of water on the premises. Price
Terms: one third cash,
balance in one, two and three years, with |
interest from day OF SALE
3. will sell small farm containing
Is acres, dwelling house with rooms,
horse stable and other OuthOuses. Lies
near New Monmouth church on Kerr's
Creek, Rockbridge county 90 acres OF
lice land can be bought nearby that has
,ood timber, II the purchas or 50 desires.
6. ! will offer for sale that valuable
arm known as the "A. A. Mccormick
'laoe," on Hays Creek. The owners
wish to change their occupation. This
arm contains 1872 acres, has sufficient
imber. The Improvements are very fine.
iouses. both mansion and tenants, are
God Large barn. Plenty of water.
las nice fruit 1t is situated miles from
Decatur OR the B. d o. II. r., q miles
rom ROckbridge Baths. II you want
cal good farm apply at once,
Parties desiring to purchase this
roperty will call and examine IL at once.
will be sold to close up the Estate
JAMES G. DIXON. [
Real Estate Agent,
an 1903 Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
Over-WOrk Weakehs
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
Some Road Facts
.SfaHnton Daily MssVs.

n '"dHfon Ddflr 1F@Vs.
Thequestion of road building an
e road improvement has been dis
q cussed to such an extent, that man
people no doubt consider the sub
: ject hackneyed and wearisome, bu
it has not in the slightest lost it
interest or its Importance as al
; economic question. 1t is Just on
of those things that must be ham
mered at until something is done
In many counties in Virginia tn,
sentiment in favor of good roads hai
already crystallized into definite ac
ton, but judging from newspaper
reports, the people of North Carolina
seem to be more keenly alive to the
Importance of the road question than
do their neighbors in the Old Do
minion. Mecklenburg county, of
which Charlotte is the county seat,
has thus far taken the lead in the
matter of matchmaking roads, and
can furnish some authentic facts
thatare worth far more as arguments
in favor of good roads, than reams
of theoretical discussion of the
question. The Reidsville Review
publishes the following letter from
aMecklenburgfarmer, which speaks
for itself:
"Your letter in regard to maca-
damlzed roads in Mecklenburg
county to hand. lam farmer. liv-
ingthree milesfrom the city. Sixteen
years ago, / bought my place. 1
paid 500 per acre, and | think that
if ] would sell, l could get SIS per
acre now, but the members of my
family are opposed to my selling.
A good travelling horse hitched to a
buggy will go to the city in twenty
minutes, and the question now is.
how much will the wagon hold up?
| have brought out as much as 4 900
pounds, with two mules weighing
about 1850 pounds each. My land
is assessed for taxes at $12.5O per
acre. | am in touch with the poor
people of our county, and popular
sentiment is in favor of more and
better roads. We have never issued
any bonds, but ! believe that the |
people would vote for 5000, 900 in
bonds now, if the question was SUBJ
mitted to them. We have about 100
miles of macadamized roads that
have cost us about 81, 800 per mile"
A good road raises the value of
every acre Of land in the section
which it supplies; it enables the
farmers to market their products
when prices are good; it shortens
distances and saves time; it saves
he wear and tear on horseaesh.
harness and vehicles; it increases
he load and lessons the burden
nd makes it possible to haul two
ons to market with the same power
hat would leave one ton stuck in I
he mud. {
And yet with all these advantages
hat could be brought about merely c
y their united action on the road
uestion, the farmers of Augusta | /
OuMy seem perfectly willing to put t
p with system of public roads i
hat is not only not credit but is t
a measure IA disgrace to the g
ounty. The question is, how long 8
i'll they put up with it?but this;s /
that The News will not C
tempt to answer. "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
tlng "thOreQ out

bAi6 bhOICu OuI.
The boomhouse showed its it'll
red window just below us on tn,
rocks.
The two tiny rooms of the plac,
looked warm and bright as W,
opened the door.
Half dozen men were drinking
coffee from tin cups at table
The boomhouse man, apathetic a:
ever, with his resinous looking hail
IN his pale eyes, was trying bacon
in great skillet.
The innkeeper joined the throng
at the board. His daughter and |
sat by the stove in the inner room.
| shall never forget that room.
The pattern of the homespun COW
erlet on the boomhouse mans pal
let is indelibly with me.
Soothed by the heat, the innkeep-
er's daughter dozed off, with her
feet on the hearth. l remember OBJ
serving with dreamy interest the
yellowness of the teeth exhibited in
the graceful abandon of her slum-
Der. thought of snuff. | think |
had a drowsy moment myself.
Some one stamped noisily into
the other room and asked for whis-
ky. | glanced out. 1t was the mill
man of Idy's infatuation. He flung
himself at length on a bench behind
the cook stove and lay with shut
eyes. His clothes were dripping
with thin mud, and an air of utter
WEAKNESS pervaded his attitude.
He had scarcely looked at the
boomhouse man. | glanced at him,
however, and became aware that his
aspect had changed. Something
like life shone in the pale eyes UNI
der that unkempt hair. He was
standing still, just staring with
half blind gaze at the man on the
bench.
Suddenly he stepped forward like
a shadow.
cts you, amt it? 2" he said.
The man on the bench shot round
a startled gaze. He saw the revolv-
er in the lean hand leveled toward
him. He must have recognized
ldy's father in the figure standing
over him, sternly poised as to a
deed of necessary vengeance.
q knowed God Almighty d give
you up to me soon or late" said the
Did man simply. 81 waited. They
INIT nothin' to say. You know
what you're dyin' for"
The whole thing was singularly ,
'assionless and without any aspect
If tragedy. On the stove a painful ,
# meat cracked. Noises from out
ide came distinctly. The candle :
lickered and cast a thread of light !
N the lifted face of the man on the !.
ench.
| myself had a sense of inability :
0 move or speak. The innkeeper's ,
irl slept on. Whatever conscious >
ess | had seemed to be in the mill y
lan's frame, paSsively awaiting a 4
harp, metallic click, There was no y
nance at all for him. He seemed =
} sec this and to take it calmly. u
"Go on" he said. Il wronged :,
gu. I've got-a little daughter Fl
yself. If you've any heart in you II
don't say-why"- =,
His voice broke. =,
The briefest instant passed, and :"
len there was sound, but not the a,
'und we waited for. The boom
)use man moved little. The rig =,
left his form, and l saw his arm ''
IL slowly against his side.
81 amt goin' to kill YOU" he d.
uttered. "You got a daughter tn
0 and see as no black hearted vii OF
in steals her. from YOU" L
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-22
FURNITURE.

We wish to extend ouI thanks for the
liberal patronage we have received.
Our holiday trade was good and ouI
customers were made happy in their pur-
chases. II you want TO experience that
good feeling OF getting full value for your
money
Come to See Us.
What we have done for others we will do
for you. Your needs can be supplied and
your taste satisfied, as we have in
stock everything usually found III az up
to-date Furniture Establishment.
Mr. CLINTON WARMER and Mr.. CHARLES
POLE are managing the business, and
will be glad to see you.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13

About 200 people from along the line
from Cleburne to Ardmore visited the
Washita anyon yesterday, and while
the sun was very hot some of the peo.
pie managed 10 pass the afternoon
with some degree Of comfort.
From a gentleman who attended
from Ardmore we learn that there
were no rows, although several men
were dunk. A new drink was sprung
on the boys. It is said. called Frosty"
1t Is a similar drinck to that Of
Sunbeam-a weak decoction of beer,
"slop."
G.. A. Blassengame, a constable Of
Sanger, who was one of the excur-
sionists stepped of the train at Ard
more on the way up and when the
train started to pull out Mr.. Blassen-
game in attempting to board the train
fell on the sidewalk and bruised him
self in several places. He came very
near being caught under the wheels.
He remained in Ardmore during the
day and returned home at night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13

J. F. Cecil filed suit in the United
States court today against A. NJ. Ce-
ell asking the court to grant him a
divorce. Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil were
married in Kansas in 1898 For some
time past, however, they have been
living in Marietta. II was at the lat
ter place, Mr. Cecil says, that about
a year ago he was npelled to leave
his wife on account OF the cruel and
barbarous treatment she meted out TO
him. The plaintiff says that by his
wife's treatment his life was made in
tolerable that II was impossible for
his mother or any of his kinfolk TO
visit him with any degree Of satisfac-
ton on her account For these and
other reasons the plaintiff asks the
court TO sever the bonds OF matrimony
existing between them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13
POSTAL TO EXTEND NORTH.
Will Build Their Line North From
Ardmore TO Oklahoma City.


Ardmore to Oklahoma City.
The Postal Telegraph and Cable
company, which built a line north from
Texas into the Territory about two
years ago and established an Office in
this city, is preparing to extend the
line north from Ardmore TO Oklahoma
City The company has two gangs OF
men now at work on this line One
left here a few weeks ago and is now
working north of Dougher,y while the
ether left Oklahoma City last week
TO work this way.
II is expected that the line will be
completed through 20 Oklahoma CITY
by September 1, and once rooms have
already been leased there.
At present the only Office in this
company in either Ok'a1pmt or InGien
Territory is the one in Ardmore. This
Office was established more as an ex'
pertinent than for any other cause
AS the company did such a profitable
business here. they have decided to
put in other Offices ana for several
months have been preparing to build
north II is likely that Offices will b'
put in at several OF the best towns be
tween here and Oklahoma City. II II
also probable that the Postal people
will build a line north from Denisor
with the Offices at Durant, South Nc
Alester and Muskogee. The Quiel
service and courteous treatment of tn,
Postal people make them popular II
every city where ;hey have Offices
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13
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Walter Madden is In Denison.
NJ. T. Jones Is here from Sherman.
s.R. Cole was here today from Ber-
wyn.
o. r. Eddleman is in the city from
Ada.
A. ]. Higgins is here from Joplin.
Mo.
II. Crouch is in the city from Tisho-
mingo.
w. @. Cecil went to Pauls Valley
today
S. II. Musgrave is in the city from
wapanucka.
w. l.. Byrd. Jr., came up last night
from Marietta.
]. C. siegle Of the c. o. & G. rail.
road is in town.
F. w. Fisher Of Berwyn is in the
city today.
c. r. Raymond is in the city today
from Reagan.
Dan ]. Kendall. mayor Of Sulphur,
is In the city.
II. A. Beasley came up last night
from Gainesville.
W. l.. and Nay Alexander Of Gaines
vile are in the city.
Deputy Clerk w. T. Ward of Tisho
mingo is in the city today.
d. Dreeber and F. c. Kieth came ur
last night from Gainesville.
J. J. Scott OF Fort Worth spent Sun
day with his family III the city.
Rev. W. A. Shelton and family
have gone for a weeks outing at OF
Springs.
Miss sallie Bibb has gone to Coal
gate where she has an engagement tC
teach a three months school.
Misses Christie and Artie Cole
daughters of City Marshal S. R. Col,
of Berwyn, who have been in Gaines
vile for the past three weeks visitinl
their aunt, Mrs. Maud Paul, have e
turned home to Berwyn.
Zack Addington of Addington, I. T.
is in the city today in the interest o
good roads. Mr.. Addington says tha
the wheat, oats, corn, etc, around hil
town is just simply fine.
w. L. Hutcheson of Fort Worth 4
in the city visiting relatives. MI
Hutcheson says It has been thre,
years since he was here. but he cal
see a vast difference in Ardmore'
growth since that time.
George Hoyer, brother to Mrs. Johl
Hoffman, who has been in the cit
for two and half months for hi
health, returned home to Fostoria
o.. today, feeling much better and I'M
proved in health Mr.. Hoyer think
Ardmore has a srea. future and 1
very favorably impressed with thi
country in general.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13
The Hararove porml,orx.

The Hargrove dormitory must be
moved from the place It now occu-
pies to the college campus. To
move the building and place it on
solid foundation will cost in round fg.
ures $3.50.
We publish below a list OF the vol
tary contributions that have been
made to this fund and will add to II
from day to day as other amounts are
given until the sum required is in
hand. This is a matter that is well
worthy the attention Of those who
take a pride in the town and its edu-
cational Institutions. Ardmore will
be greatly benefited by making Har-
grove college what It deserves to be-
the leading educational Institution in
the Territory. Those who have given
together with the amounts, are pub
lished below:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13
MARY CONNOR COLLEGE
PARIS, TEXAS.

A select school for girls and young
women. Steam heat, electric lights,
cold and hot water. equipped with all
modern appliances. chemical and
physical apparatus and telescope for
astronomical study and research. A
normal course for those who wish to
teach. A business course In book
keeping, stenography and typewriting
and a preparatory course for ,hnse
not ready to enter the COLLECT Depart
ment.
The girls board in the college and
are associated with the lady teachers
not only in the classroom br. in the
dining.rvcm, reception alls apt in
lie parlors, thereby acquiring that
ease, grace and culture so essential to
their comfort and ple1sue in after
.lfe.
The college is unex :ellcl IN the
south ~ the special lin,s Of music,
art and elccution. Tie teachers are
al graduates Of the best SCHOOLS OF
america and Europe. The school is
non-sectprlan but ChrisuAf in spirit
life and work.
The girls attend the S. day school
and church OF their choice, accom-
panied by the lady teachers.
For further particulars send for ouI
large illustrated catalogue.
H. 3. ABERNETHY, Pres.
Paris, Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13
Climate and crop Report.

Following is the climate and crop
report from Healdton Station for the
week ending Saturday noon, July II,
1903:
Highest temperature o. on the 9th
and 10.
Lowest temperature Ga on the 5th.
Sunshine 100 per cent
Rainfall, none.
Cotton is making a rapid growth.
A few are reporting blooms. Corn
is doing we'll Cane is being sown
for feed. Haying has commenced
and grass is good G. II. HEALD.
Voluntary Observer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13

Oscar Gray was arrested by Deputy
Ben Collins at Healdton yesterday
charged with aggravated assault. The
defendant was tried before Commits
sioner Robnett today and found gull
ty. The Judge gave him one hour in
jail and fined him $50 and costs, max.
ing total OF $s6.67
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce the
name Of J. c. McCurtain of Ran,
Picl ems ci1nty, as candidate for
representative to the Chickasaw leg
islature. Election to be held at Oak
land the second Wednesday in Aug
ust, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13

We invite the ladies to come and
see how the very best bread and good
things to eat is made at Solomon's
Bakery. 1876
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-07-13

The Ladies' Aid Society OF tho
First Presbyterian church will meet
with Mrs. N. II. Mccoy Tuesday af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
MRS. II. E. FOSTER, Cor. Sec.