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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Western Explorer Alumnus OF
Washington College

An examination Of the catalogue
of officers and alumni of Washing
ton and Lee University reveals the
fact that Merriwether Lewis, one
of the explorers of the West, is an
alumnus of Washington College.
For the session of 17S9-1S00 the
following record appears in the
catalogue: "Merriwether Lewis,
Albemarle county: Private Secre-
tary of President Jefferson: Elk
plorer Rocky Mountains with
Clarke: Governor Louisiana Terri
tory: Died 1900"
From this record it will be seen
that Mr.. Lewis was born in Abe
marie county, Va, and attended
old Washington College. From
history we learn that in 1904 Presi-
dent jefferson, with the consent OF
Congress, sent a small party to ex-
plore the unknown regions of the
West. Merriwether Lewis ano
William Clarke, two of Mr.. Jetfer-
SON g neighbors in Albemarle coun
ty. were made leaders of the expe
dition. Mr.. Jefferson himself
drew the instructions for the jour
ney. The young explorers pushed
their way up the Missouri rive
and through the mountains Of TIT
Northwest until the Pacific Ocean
was reached. After spending
over two years in exploring thai
vast region, they made their way
back in September 1906, to tn
village of st. Louis.
This event is TO be com
memorated by the st. Louis Elk
position this year, and we take
pardonable pride in the knowled g
that,,a former,residentof Lexingtol
was partly instrumental in bringing
about the opening up of this grea
empire of the West.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Mr.. J. A. Ruff Killed at Clifton
Forge

Forge
Mr.. John Alexander Ruff was
fatally shot Monday morning at
about half past TWO o'clock at Cliff
ton Forge by negro. He died
yesterday afternoon. The shoot
ing took place in the Chesapeake
and Ohio yards. Mr.. Ruff was on
his engine which was ordered to)
leave in a short time. The engineer
had gone to get his orders, when
Robert Bowles, negro brakeman
employed in the yards, ordered
him to move the train, which ne
declined to d. Whereupon the
negro abused him and when Mr..
Ruff got off his engine to ask him
what he meant, the negro drew q
pistol and shot at him five times,
four shots taking effect. The
negro made his escape. Mr.. Kun
is a son Of Mr.. Samuel Il. Ruff OF
Bedford county, formerly OF near
Lexington. He is AGED about 20
years and has been for several
years fireman on the James
River division of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad. 1t is said that
in appreciation Of his services ne
would shortly have been promoted
to the position of engineer.
Mr.. Ruff eighteen months ago
married Miss Dahlia Lam, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Calvin Lam of Buffalo
neighborhood, this county. She
survives with an infant child.
The remains reached Lexington
today on the noon Chesapeake and
Ohio train. Funeral services were
held from the Presbyterian church,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. DR..
Thornton Whaling. Interment was
made in the Lexington cemetery.
Mr.. Ruff was formerly a member
of the Lexington Presbyterian
church, but had transferred his
membership to Clifton Forge.
A detachment of the Clifton
Forge Rifles escorted the remains
to Lexington, and fired a salute OF
three rounds over the grave. Mr.
and Mrs. Ruff accompanied the
body of their son from Clifton
Forge; his b. others and sisters
were also present, besides num-
Der of friends from Clifton Forge
1t is reported here today that
the murderer has been caught al
Hinton, w. Va. He was resi-
dent of Clifton Forge and mol
formerly of Lexington as was
repOrted.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers

If YOU have offensive pimples or erup-
tions. ulcers on any part of the BODY,
aching bones or joints, falling mar,
mucous patches, swollen glands. SKIN
itches and burns, sore lips or gums eat
ing, fostering sores, sharp, gnawing pains,
then YOU suffer from serious blood poison
or the beginnings of deadly dancer. You
may be perma aently cured by taking
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B, B. made made
especially to cure the worst blood and
skin diseases. Heals every sore or ulcer,
even deadly lancer, stops all aches ano
pains and reduces all swellings. Botanic
Blood Balm cures all malignant blood
troubles, such as eczema, seaos ana
scales, pimples, running SORES, carpuncles :,
cures. sample Of Blood Balm sent free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co..
Atlanta, Ca. Describe trouble ard fret
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Fairfield

GAZETTE Co,reSbon9enee
March 22.-Mr. J. w. McCluer has
purchased a new steam corn mill.
He expects to use it for his own ser
vice and will grind two days in each
week for the public.
Rev. George Echols preached yester'
day in the NJ. f. church, the last SER
mon of his conference year. Mr..
Echols has made many friends here
who are in hopes that he will be re-
turned to this charge for the coming
year.
Postmaster McClung Patton OF
Lexington, spent Sundaywith friends
in Fairfield.
Miss Amanda Sale was the guest Of
Miss BERTHE Sale Saturday and Sun
day.
The farmers of-this section arc
quite busy blowing. Owing to the
bad weather very little has beer
done so far.
Mr.. Robert Sale of Montgomer.
county, spent several days with hi
brother, Mr.. WIN. NJ. Sale. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
New Advertisements.

James NJ. ZOllman--hOuse for rent.
Miss Sallie G. Patton-new MILL
merry.
G. e. o. Railway-excursien to
Newport News.
]. Med. Adair-great values In
Spring merchandise.
~. Hess-repairing of watches,
clocks, bicycles and sewing machines
Weinberg Spring millinery
and Douglas and Florsheim's shoes.
Rockbridge Lime Il Stone CO.
early orders for patent process fertl-
lizer lime solicited.
Peoples National Bank-certificate
OF the comptroller of the currency
authorizing banking business.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Meeting of Town Council

A regular meeting Of the Lex
ington Tow, Council was held
Thursday night last. There were
present Mayor Walker, Council
men Beaver, Penick and Wright,
and Clerk McClung.
A resolution was adopted in
structing the clerk to prepare and
have printed order blanks to be
used by the subordinate officers OF
the town in the purchase of sup
niles for the town, and all such
orders must be countersigned by
a councilman from the committee
by which the supplies are to be
used.
A communication was received
from the clerk of the Board OF
Supervisors of Rockbridge, calling
the attention of the Mayor ant
Council to the condition of thu
bridge over Mill Greek, as needing
paint and repairs to railing. I'M
clerk was ordered to acknowledge
receipt of the same, and to inform
the Board of Supervisors that hi
matter had been referred to thu
committee on streets and road
with power to act.
DR.. A. d. Estill, health officer
presented an ordinance on tn
"Pail System, - which was laid OF
the table for further cOnsldera
ton.
Accounts to the amount o
e248.4 40 were ordered to be paid.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Health Board Makes Mortality
Report

DR.. A. d. Estill, chairman of
the Lexington Board of Health,
presented to the Town Council
Thursday night his report on
"Vital Statistics for six months
ending February 20. 1904. The
report is valuable from the fact
that it Is the first official statement
from official records. 1t is as fol-
lows:
"There were 81 deaths: white
males, 8; white females, 10; total,
10; negro males, 10; negro females,
8; total, 10. Estimating the popu-
lation at 5000, this gives a mortal
ity rate per thousand OF 2O.b5'
Estimating the white population
at l, 900 and the negro population
at LOO, this gives a mortality
rate per thousand Of whites, 1899
negroes, 22.35.
"The diseases causing the deaths
were: Pneumonia, 8; nephritis, Z;
tuberculosis, 9; cancer, 3; pereto'
nitis, 1; faecal imfaction, 2; min
ingitis, l; typhoid fever, 8; gan
creme, 1; heart disease, l; paraly
sis, |; still born, 2; not known, .
"There were 81 burial or transit
permits issued, II of them being fol
out Of town burial. There were
% births, two Of them being still
born: white males, 7; white fe
males, s; white total, ~; negro
males, 4 ; negro females, 9; negro
total, 10.'
1t will be of interest to know
the mortality rate in some othe
towns. The following statistic
are given for the year 1902, take1
from Surgeon General Wyman'
report: Roanoke with a popula
ton of 81, 900 has mortality rat
of 1875; Suffolk, with popula
ton of 4 900, has 14.75; Wood
stock, population 1920, has 1900
Warrenton, population 1000, ha
500; Bedford City, population
5000, has 5.93; Charles Town, W
Va. population 5000, has 23.e7
Huntington, W. Va, population
1000, has 6.25; Harve de Grace
Md, population $500, has 400
Brunswick, Nd, populations DOC
has 1887.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Church Services

At Trinity Methodist church the
pastor. Rev. j. II. Light, will preach
Sunday morning ut IL O'Clock on
when the King Comes In; and
i'm the evening at 7:45 O'Clock on
"a Kings Welcome"
Next Sunday morning at the Bap'
fist church, the pastor, Rev. DR.. Chas
Manly, will preach at II o'clock Oh
''The Most Important Interest of Oul
Country; and in the evening, at
O'Clock, on "Wisdom as the Guide OF
Conduct the third of a series OF dis
courses on the book Of Proverbs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postof.ice for the week ending March
81:
Aynes, Mrs. Myra
Brown. Homer
Crummett, q. f.
Neeld, David E.
Patton, DaVey
Scott, Charles
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they ar advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, +.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Ia gedy Averted

Gust in the nick of time our little
bow was saved" writes Mrs. w. Watkins
of Pleasant City, Ohio. Pneumonia
had played sad havoc with him and a
terrible cough set in besides. Doctors
treated him, but he grew worse every
day. At length we tried Dr. King;
New Discovery for Consumption, and
our darling was saved. He's now SOUND
and well.' Everybody ought to know
it's the only sure cure for Coughs, Colds
anda,l Lung diseases. Guaranteed BY
b. II. Gorrell, Druggist. Price 5O(
and Il 90. Trial bottles free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Baseball

Miller's School of near Charlottes-
vile, played two games in Lexington
last week and won both. On Thurs
day afternoon they crossed bats with
the Washington and Lee team and
defeated them to 4, and on Friday
afternoon defeated the Virginia Mill
tary Institute team to A.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
First Thunder Storm

The first thunder storm of the sea
son visited Lexington last night be-
ginning about O'Clock and lasting
for an hour. The flashes of lightning
and peals of thunder were accompan'
led bv a heavy downfall of rain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Moe Riots

Disturbances of strikers a'e not nearly
as grave as an individual disc der CT the
system. Overwolk, loss of sleep, her
yous tension will be followed by utter
collapse. unless reliable rene ~ is I'M
mediately employed. There S nothing
so efficient to cure disorders OF the Liver
or Kidneys as Electric Bitters. It's a
wonderful tonic. and effective nervlne
and the greatest all round medicine FOL
run down syst,m ms. 1t dispels Nervous.
ness. Rheumatism and Neuralgia and
expels Malaria germs Only 50c, ana
satisfaction guaranteed by b. ii. Gorreil'
Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Notice to Temperance Workers

AT the organization of the Anti
Saloon League of Buena Vista, under
the supervision of State Field Secre-
tary. j. w. West, | was elected tenn
porary county superintendent. AS
such, / desire to call a meeting OF
representative temperance workers
from each magisterial district in
Rockbridge county on next county
court day, Monday, April 18th. in the
court room at Lexington during re-
cess. The purpose of the meeting Is
to arrange for temperance campaign
of several days in the county ana 10
effect county organization.
WILLIS l.. WAITS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Ii Saved His Leg

PA. Danforth of LaGrange, Ga,
suffered for six months with frightfll
running sore on his leg; but writes tuat
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cureh ii
in five lays. For Ulcers, Wounds, Pidesr
it's the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only % cts. Sold by b.
III GOrrell. druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Personal

FerSOHui
Mr.. Ira Rice left today for Gov
ington.
Mrs. William Walz is visiting
relatives in Richmond.
Mr.. +. l.. Graham returned
Saturday evening from New York
State Treasurer A. w. Hartman
is visiting his family near Lexing-
ton.
Mr.. O. C. Brewer Of Pulaski,
spent several days in Lexington
last week.
Mr.. j. Med. Adair left Monday
for the Northern markets to pur-
chase spring and summer goods.
Mr.. Henry C. Pitzer of Char
lottesville, is III Lexington visiting
his mother, Mrs. Sallie j. Pltzer.
Mr.. w. P. Irwin is in the North
ern markets making spring and
summer purchases.
Staunton Dispatch: Mrs. David
O'Rork and little Miss Leila are In
Lexington visiting Mrs. T. NJ
Wade.
Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Shields
and children of Roanoke, are visit
ing the family of Mr.. John Nc
Cluer of near Fairfield.
Today's Staunton News: Mr.. M
w. Paxton, owner and editor OF
of the Rockbridge County News
spent yesterday in the city.
Mrs. Thomas Oney of Roanoke
is visiting her daughter, Mrs.C. A
Lacy. who is i'll. Mr.. L. E. Lacy
of Covington, is also at his moth
er's bedside.
Staunton Dispatch; Mr.. w. M
Mccormick of Rockbridge county
arrived today to visit his father
Mr.. "A. A. Mccormick, who ha
pneumonia, and who is improving
Hon. John Temple Graves o
Atlanta, Ga, has accepted the IN
vitation to deliver the address be
fore the literary societies OF Wash
ington and Lee University at com
mencement.
Harrisonburg Spirit of the Val
| lev: Mrs. John Paul returned T.
her home in this place on Monda.
after spending several months Il
| Lexington with her daughter, Mrs
Greenlee ID. Letcher.
Messrs. J. b. Heck, husband, w
Up. Leake, brother, and VIC. 6rln
stead and c.. X. Grinstead, neph
ews, accompanied the remains o
Mrs. j. b. Heck from Hillsboro t
Lexington for lnterment Tuesday
Mr.. j. Lyons will leave tomor
row for Winchester, Va, to b
present at the opening of branc
store in thai city. Mrs. Lyon
will accompany her husband an
will extend her visit to Baltimore
Rev. DR.. R. j. McBryde WI
preach at Emmanuel Episcop'
church in Staunton on Saturda
the Goth, on the occasion of tn
ordination of DR.. Hugh M. Mel
/, hany, Jr., as a deacon of ths
! church. DR.. McIlhany is formt
= well known Washington and LIE
S student and is now Y. NJ. e. 4
} secretary at the University OF vi
ginia.
DR.. Henry Parker Willis, pr
lessor of economies at Washingto
and Lee University, left Lexingtc
$ Monday afternoon for the Phllil
a pine Islands, where he will spen
a several months studying econom
; conditions. He will report h
: observations for the journal
d Commerce of New York, as well
d for the Sound Currency Magazll
!, of New York, of which he ls edito
v He will probably visit China al
&c Japan before returning to Il
United States next Septembe
Mrs. Willis accompanied her hu
e band. They will go via ChicaI
h and Vancouver Island, and expe
n to sail early next week.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Working Ovetime

Eight hour laws are ignored BY those
tireless. little WORKERS DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. MilliCn ms are always at work
night and day, curing Indigestion BIZ
iousness, Constipation, Sick Headacht
and all Stomach, Liver and Bowe
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure
O,Iv PIC at b. H. Gorrel's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Street Improvement

The street committee is engaged
this week macadamizing Main street
which in places has been in bad con,
dition for some time. The work VIII
he pushed and other streets OF the
town will receive attention.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
SHANE INTO YOUR sMOEs

Aliens Foot Ease. 1t rests the feet
Cures Corns, Bunions, lnglowing Nails,
Swollen and Sweating feet AT all drug
gists and shoe stores, 25c. Ask today.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Ladies' Skirts

number of Ladies' Skirts in black and colored includ-
ina come Rlack Mobar Skirts very light in weight pretty in
design and serviceabe in wear
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and 20 some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure. AT
any drug store, so cents,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
This Will Interest Mothers

Mother Grays Sweet Powders foI
Children, Cures Feverishness, Bad
Stomach, Teething Disorders, Break up
Colds, move and regulate the Bowels and
DESTROY Worms. They never fail Over
80. 600 testimonials. AT all druggists, Zoe.
Samples mailed FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23

To Cure a Cola III One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
f it fails to cure. K. W. Grove s
SIGNATURE is on each box 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
aides Muslin Underwear

We have advice of shipment of very select lot OF the
celebrated Queen undergaments that we have handled 50
successfully for several years past Much the muslin uher
wear shown nowadays looks if it were made Tor appearance
only The Queen garments are made TO WEAR ana at Tie
same fine are SO danty and tasefuly trimmed as to please
be most fsdous The stock will probably be III by the
time this notice is read
few more pairs of those so cent Shoes few pairs of
Men at 800 Worth more. Some for Boys at Oh cents
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Lexington Produce Market.
Lexington, Va, March %. 1904.

81 owe my whole life to Burdook Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous scores covered my
body seemed beyond cure. b. Is. b;
has made Inc perfectly well WON an.
Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Bervllle, Mich.
IA dose In time saves lives.' Dr.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup: natures
remedy Tor coughs, colds, pulmonary
diseases OF every sort.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Ready-To=Wear Shirt Waists

We have just received lot of Ready o-wear Shirt Waists
mostly in white and back-andwhe ranging IN price from
50 cents to $3.50 EACH Three styles OF White China DIX
Waists at 800 to $500 each.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Our Ten Cent Candies

Have lost none their popularity Many people express sur
prise that such candy be sold at such price and some say
at can't be pure The manufacturer 1--WE will welcome
the srctes investigation of Pure Food Commission the
country Every piece candy that leaves our factory backed
by our guarantee its absolute purity Is that
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
NEW ARRIVALS
SPRING SILKS

few dainty dless patterns Of the very newest designs
that will make up into handsome Easter Gowns and at ex
tremely moderate cost Blue brown green ana pack anu
white.
Special Values.
3e-inch Black Peau de Sole, very soft, with
beautiful sheen. ......'@'.@'
36-inch White Habuta Silk, the prettiest, softest
silk you will fnd only ............,,. |Sc
27-inch Black Jap Silk so cents, and much inner
one same width. Observation-Disclosures o'e
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-23
Stops the Cough. Works off the Cold

Laxative Bromo QuInine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure, NO
Pay. Price, 20 cents.
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SEPTEMBER II IN
Arizona republican., 1904-10-20
READ ALL. THIS.
Tou Never Know the Moment When This information May Prove of
 infinite Value.

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 T. W. Hanks of S01 North First street, for years employed blythe Nc Cormick Implement CO., says: T con- sider Doan's Ointment one of the best preparations on the market. I was annoyed with itching hemorrhoids. commonly called piles. for six or seven years, latterly continually. Sometimes the itching was so intense that it fair y set me wild. despite the fact that I used everything read about recom- mended for such ailments, and every thing which my friends advised. Final ly my brother-in-law advised me to take a certain course of the treatment and when I went to the Brisley drug store for 1t MT. Larson advised me to try Doan's Ointment. I did so and I have never regretted taking his advice. The first application so soothed the ir- ritated parts that knew I had at last obtained something with more than or dinary merit. 4 continuation of the treatment absolutely stopped the at tack. A short time. ago scalded the toes on my right foot. Doan's Oint- ment healed the burned part rapidly. When I say 1t beats anything I ever tried or heard about for giving posi- tive relief only half state the facts"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Afflburn Co.,. Buffalo. N. Y. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.