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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postof.ice for the week ending August
81:
Brown. VIM. G.. -
Ben, William
Catlett, q. A.
Fishburne, Col. Z. b.
Greene, Miss Mary
Harnsberger. Mrs. r. V.
holland, Miss Margaret B.
Tena, Ak
Watkins, Miss p. A.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, p. Nj.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Died

BROwN-Mrs. Beulah Brown, wife
of Mr.. Finch Brown died of typhoid
fever Monday night at her home Oh
North Buffalo. The funeral took place
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from
Oxford Presbyterian church conduct
ed by Rev. ID. II. ROlstOn. Mrs. Brown
was a member of that church. Hell
husband survives.
NUcKoLs-A Albert Roy, infant son oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest s. Nuckols OF
near South River died Monday night,
aged nineteen months. The funeral
services took place TODAY from the
hone conducted By Rev DR.. Mani!
The remains were buried in LeXing-
ton
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Suicide Prevented

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been dis
covered will interest many. a run
down system, or dependency in
variably precedes suicide and some
thing has been found that will pre-
vent that condition which makes
suicide likely. At the first thought
OF self destruction take Electric Bit
tiers. 1t being a great tonic and
nervine will strengthen the nerves
and build up the system. It's also q
great Stomach, Liver and Kidney
regulator. Only soc. Satisfaction
guaranteed by b. H. Gorrell, drug
gist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
The Death Penalty

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch. insignifi'
cant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy.
It's the best Salve OH earth and Will
prevent fatality. when Burns, Sores,
Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only Csc.
at b. III. Gorrell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Fire Alarm Thursday

Shortly after noon Thursday all
alarm of fire was sounded, caused by
the burning Of a wood house at the
residence OF Mr.. William A. Glasgow,
coner of White street and Jackson
avenue. The fire company promptly
responded and the fire was soon put
out, with very little damage done.
Mr.. Glasgow expressed hin'elf rs
grateful tor the quick response ard
efficient service of the firenlen.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
End OF Bitter Fight

Two physicians had o long and
stubborn fight with en- abcess on my
right lung writes j. F. Hughes OF
Dupont, Ga, land gave me up.
Everybody thought my time had
come. AS a last resort tried DIR.
Kings New Discovery for COnsump-
ton. The benefit | received was
striking and was on my feet in few
days. Now I've entirely regained my
health" 1t conquers all Coughs,
Colds and Throat and Lung troubles.
Guaranteed at b. III. Gorrelfs drug
store. Price SOC. and $1.O0. Trial
bottles free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
TO St. Louis Via L. & D. Route

Now is the time TO see the great
Worlds Fair at st. Louis, Mo. De
lightful weather and the Exposition
complete in all its beauty. An oppor
tunity not to be missed and never &c
be forgotten. See that your tickets
read via the G.. e. - and Big -Four
Railways. Shortest, quickest and best
route with fast vestibuled train ser
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Meeting of Lee-Jackson Camp

LEXINGTON Va, August 81.
\ meeting of Lee-JacksOn Ca mp OF
Confederate Veterans will be held at
the Court House in Lexington, Vir-
ginia, on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 1904,
at / o'clock for the purpose Of electng
delegates to the merting of the Grand
Camp of Virginia to be held in the
CITY of Lynchburg. September i4th.
18th and 10th, 1904, and for the
transaction OF such other business rs
may come before it.
w. G.. STUART. ADJUTANT
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Puts an End to it All

A grievOus wall ofttiines comes as d
result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness, Backache
Liver complaint and Constipation
But thanks to DR.. Kings New Life
Pills they gut an end to it all. They
are gentle but thorough. Try them
Only CSC. Guaranteed at b. II. Cor
relrs drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Mrs. MOffett Goes to LOudOun

Mrs. M. S. MofPett, the former
principal of the Rockbridge Nor.
nal Sch )ol, has declined the prin-
cipalship of the Mendoza High
School of Washington county, and
has accepted the principalship of
the High School at Linclln, Lou
doun county. This school is +
very desirable ore AID is situated
in one of the most attractive parts
of Virginia. 1t is Of high standard
and prepares boys for college and
girls for the seminary.
Mrs. Moffett left Lexington
Tuesday for her new home, a.com-
panied by Mr.. Mofett and their
daughter, Miss M'Ledgs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Congo Missions Thursday Night

4 missionary meeting will be held
at he Lexington Presbyterian church
Thursday evening in the interest OF
the Congo Mission in Africa. The
speakers will be missionaries OF that
field now in Rockbridge. Rev. l.. G.
Vass. who commanded the Inflated
Lapsley, and Rev. w. IL. Shepherd,
the colored missionary, will be the
principal speakers. The meeting
will be of special interest and it is ex-
pected that some of the native songs
of the Africans will be sung.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Death of Mrs. George w. Stevens


Mrs. Wilson Virginia Stevens,
wife of President George W.
Stevens of the Chesapeake anG
Ohio railroad, died Sunday after
noon at the family's summer home,
"Glengyle," on James River near
the Natural Bridge. The remains
were taken to Richmond Sunday
night for inte. mcht Tuesday after
noon IN Hollywood cemetery. NJ s..
Stevens is urvived by hsr hus-
band and four children. She was
native of Logansport, Ind, and
for the past fourteen years was a
resident Of Richmond, where she
was II recognized leader in the
social life of the city. Her musical
taste was one of her especial
graces, and love of nature often
tC ok her to the country. A. an
accomplished horscwoman she was
a follower of the Deep-Run hounds.
Mrs. Stevens was devoted to her
family and her home was the
center of lively hospitality. For
some years past she spent the sum-
mer with her family at their
beautiful home on James River.
Mrs. Stevens was in precarious
health for several months previous
to her death. She received the
attention Of the best medical skill,
physicians attending her from the
vicinity and Lexington, and
specialists from Baltimore and New
York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
New Advertisements

A. J. B.-Valley farmer wanted.
G. c. Spitzer-money to lend.
Mrs. Sue E. Parks-personal proper
ty for sale.
D. G. Humphreys-opening Of Lex
ington schools.
NJ. P. Dunlap-election of teachers
in Kerr's Greek District.
Robinson g. Hutton-fertilizers,
machinery, vehicles, grain, coal, wood,
etc.
M. J. Hess-jeweler and dealer in
typewriters. bicycles. sewing ma
chimes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Church Services

Rev. j. DIN Knott will preach next
Sunday evening at Trinity MethQ-
dist church on "How to Find Your
Place in Life" The services will be-
Gin at 8 o'clock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Death of Mrs. Ann RObertsO

Death of Mrs. Ann Robertson
Mrs. Sarah Ann Robertson died
Monday afternoon at the home of
her son, Mr.. Thomas A. Robert
son, of Roanoke, after lii gering
illness of several months. Nearly
year ago she was paraly2ed, from
which she never rect vercd.
Mrs. Robertson WAS daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew S.Kahle
of Lexington. She was past "A
years of age and the most of her
life was spent in Lexington, where
she was we'll known and affection
ately remembered. Her husband,
Mr.. Joseph A. Robertson, died in
1880. About ten years ago she
removed to Roanoke where she has
since made her home with her
son. Mrs. Robertson held Ter
mem bership in Trinity Methodist
church, of Lexington, from which
church her funeral took place this
morning at 10 o'clock, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. j. DIN Knott.
The remains were brought to Lex
ington yesterday evening. Inter
ment was made in the Lexington
cemetery. The Daughters OF the
Rebekah, |. o. 0. F., Of which the
deceased was member, attended
in Il body.
Besides her only son, Mrs. Robert
son is survived by four sisters, Miss
Mary Kahle, Mrs. Kate Hartigan
and Mrs. Blanche Bayliss of Lex
ington, and Mrs. Margaret Nc
Culloch of Hopkinsyille. Ky, and
one brother, Mr.. Matthew S.Kahie
of Cleburne, Tex.
Accompanying the remains from
Roanoke were Mr.and Mrs. Thomas
A. ROBERTSON, Mrs. Ash and Miss
Kate Taliaferro.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31

. No such thing az summer COM
plant" where DR.. Fowler's Extract
of Wild Strawberry is kept handy.
Natures remedy for every looseness
OF the bowels.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Mt. HOrcb Church Dedicated

The dedication of Mt. Horet
Methodist church on North Buffa.
10 took place last Sunday morning,
August 2Sth. The dedication ser.
men was preached by Rev. j. En-
nett Deacon Ct the Philadelphi
Conference, NJ. +. Church. He
was asssistcd by Rev. j X. Rum
bury, Rev. G.. W. CIR than If Dial
h TT, Tex, and Rev. }. -. Mays,
The pastor. A speciai feature of
the services WAS TIE singing by The
Deacon brothers.
In connection with the didicut-
DRY exercises, interesting services
were held Friday and Saturday
preceding, and an aIl-day meet
ing on Sunday. Large crowds
were in attendance and the meet
ings were occasions of considera
bic interest.
The new church il II handsome
structure, with seating capacity for
about two hundred, and is a mon
ument to the loyalty and devotion
Of the congregation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Educational Meeting at Palmer

Educational Meeting at Palmer
! Academy
Tie ;"ecting he'd last Thursday
at Palmer Academy on Buffalo,
under the auspices of the Rock
bridge Education Association, was
well attended. The speakers were
Colonel Robert Cstlett, county
superintendent of schools; Colonel
4. w. Nichols, secretary of the
Rockbridge Association Dr. George
II. Denny, president of Washing
ton and Lee University; DR.. John
ii. Latane, president of the asso-
citation Mr.. j. $. Saville. former
county superintendent of schools,
a d Mr.. /. w. Eason of Norfolk
The first speaker was Colonel
Catlett, whose address dealt large
iy in school Stats les Of Buffalo
district. He said there is school
population in the district of 1,270
and a total enrolment in tn !,
schools o last year of 673, which
is less than 60 per cent. The daily
average ATTENDANCE was 418, or
about 36 per cent. Of the school
population. The conditions in
Buffalo are about the same as in
other districts of Rockbridge and
in other counties in Virginia.
Colonel Nichols followed and
discussed education in general
way, emphaaizing the difference
between mere knowledge and edu-
cation. Discipline, he declared, is
the true aim of primary and
secondary education. The luck of
training iii teachers initiates
against the advancement of pupils.
Colonel Nichols advocs ted the con.
solidation Of schools as a means Of
obtaining better results.
DR.. Denny's address was the
most elaborate Of tie occasion.
He began by saying that education
is the great question Of present
day civilization. 1t is approved
in theory by all, but resisted in
practice by many. Ia the olden
time there was demanded an edu-
Gated class. What is needed to-
day is an educated community.
He said that while the old classical
sch)ol taught high chivalry and
stainless honor it neglected the
"head, heart, hand" idea. The
remedies suggested for the i'm
provement of schools are an in
telligent understanding of the con-
ditions that confront us, and in
creased local taxation for the sup.
port of the schools.
DR.. Latane devoted his address
to the statement of he purposes
and aims Of the Virginia Educa-
ton Association in general and
the Rock bridge Association in
particular. It's success depends
largely upon the interest taken in
it by local people, those who come
in touch with parents, pupils and
teachers OF the district schools.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Lexington Telephone Company
Granted Franchise

The Lexington Mutual Tele
phone Company has been granted
franchise by the Lexington Towr
Council for thirty years, and they
will at once begin the improve
ments on their lines.
The franchise was granted al
the meeting of the Town Council
last Thursday evening. There
were four members present, COun-
cilmen Beaver, Irwin, Penick and
Stuart, besides Mayor Walker,
Clerk McClung and Town Attor-
ney Pendleton. The Lexington
Telephone Company was repre-
sented by President Hopkins, SUI
perintendent Watts and Manager
Burwell.
There was but one bid made for
the franchise, that by the LeXing
ton company. Their bid was $50,
which was rejected. Mr.. Hopkins
increased the bid 20 s75, and when
the vote was taken there was tie,
COuncilmen Irwin and Stuart vOt-
ing in the affirmative, and Beaver
and Penick in the negative. Mayor
Walker cast the deciding vote in
favor of granting the franchise for
$75.
The frachise will take effect on
August l, 1905, and will consist
Of the right to construct, erect,
maintain and operate II telephone
exchange within the corporate lin
its Of Lexington for the period Of
thirty years. The franchise is not
exclusive.
The company agrees to install
an improved system and the prices
for the same are fixed in the char
ter. There will be- three styles Of
phones. O. The common return
circuit witt. phone other than Bell
phone. The prices will be: Res
idcnce PHI, ne, $40; business phone,
$27. (2) Common return circuit
with Bel transmitter and receiver.
Residence phone. $50; business
phone, $50. (3) Metallic circuit
with Bell transmitter and receiver.
Residence phJne, S24; business
phone, 1896 Tie prices quoted in
cludc the night service.
The company has placed orders
fer the necessary material and
with which to begin work.
New poles will'replace the cd ones,
and the numerous wires on the
streets will be substi-
tutsd by large cable, which will
not only make the service more eff
ficient, but also insure greater
safety. 1t is estimated that the
will cost something
like S., 900.
The capacity of the exchange
will be greatly increased, as fol-
lows: In the town from $50 phones
to $40; in the county from 20 to
10; loLg distance from 4 to 10.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Congo Mission Confer ence

Rev. DR.. w. NJ. Morrison of the
Congo mission, Africa, today held
Il conference at the home Of hi,
III Their, Mrs. j. Luther Morrison
on Whistle Creek, in the interes
Of the mission work of the South
ern Presbyterian church in Africa.
There we're present at the II citing
besides DR.. Morrison, Rev. l.. G..
Vass, who had charge Of the mis-
sion boat, Lapsley, when it was de-
stroyed on the Congo River, and
Rev. W. II. Shepperd and his wife,
the colorcd missionaries.
The others present were Mr..
Paul Nee. Seig Cf Highland coun-
to, who was recently appointed to
the Congo Mission work, Mr.. r. A q.
Lapsley, an applicant for the same
field, and Mr.. ID. II. Ralston, who
has under consideration the matter
II an appointment to Il e African
york.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Rev, MIR. Smith Called to Oxford

The Richmond Tim IS Dispatcl
says: The Rev. j. p. smith, Jr.
has been called to Oxford Presby'
terrain church, in Rockbridge coun-
ty Mr.. Smith is now at Virginia
Beach and will supply a pulpit in
Client Sunday. Several weeks
ago lie preached in Oxford and
made such "A favorable impressi :,
that the call was the oatcome
Mr.. Smith is an alumnus of the
University of Virginia and was
graduated last session from the
Union Theological Seminary. He
is the son of tie Rev. DR.. James
p. Smith, editor Of the Central
Presbyterian. He is an exceed
ingly bright young mal and is an
excellent speaker. 1t is not known
whether or not he will accept the
call
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31

Col, Robert Catlett, county super
intendent of schools, will holl al
examination in Lexington, Wednes-
day, September 9TH, for applicants
desiring professional. certificates.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31
Fall Clothing Samples

The q. & ID. Clothing Company have
received their fall and winter cloth
inc samples and invite an inspection
of the. same They are prepared to
make up to.date suits, fit guaranteed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-31

Ayers Pills are gently laxative.
They greatly aid the SarsaparilIa.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
WOULD STOP PANAMA CANAL.
Chicago Lawyer Files Bill FOR In
junction AGAINST SECRETARY shaw.

Chicago Lawyer Files Bill FOR In
junction Against Secretary shaw.
Warren II. Wilson. q lawyer of Chi.
cago. has filed in the District Supreme
Court in Washington. ". c.. bill in
equity for an injunction against Secrc.
tary Shaw. the republic of Panama. the
new Panama Canal Company of France
and others to stop the construction Ut
the Panama canal. lie asks that Secrc.
tary Shaw he enjoincd from permitting
the payment from any moneys under his
control under the pretended authority of
the void act of June -. 1902. entitled
AN act To provide for tie construction
OF canal connecting the waters of the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans He arcrs
that there is no appropriation by law OF
any money for the payment of any of the
construction expenses and declares that
the act of June -. 1902. Is In violation
of the constitution of the United states
and Is null and void. lie charges that
the treaty is wholly unconstitutional and
Invalid both in the Untel states and ip
Panama, In it's essential features. and
ccnfers 10 rights and imposes no oblign.
tons on either of the parties directly
concerned. Mr.. Wilson charges TINT
even II that act were valid its terms and
conditions have not been complied with
and do not authorize the proposed pay
ment. which will. therefore. lie alleges.
violate the constitution,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
MINERS SAVE COMRADES,
Make Human Chain to Rescue Mer
from Death by Drowning.

MAKE truman Chaln to Rescue Men
from Death by browning.
Clasping hands in a long line. twelve
miners at Brazil. Ind. rescued from n
Hooded mine ten of their number held
prisoners by a surging torrent. The
breaking of dam at the Excelsior clay
works caused the accident. The ten men
were rescued In safety. although two
were unconscious. due to the foul air In
the slope where they had sought refuge.
There were twenty-five men in the slope.
and fifteen had left 1t ut noon to eat
their dinners on the outside. When the
dam broke 1t was feared the ten inside
would lie drowned. but as soon as the
torrent subsidized somewhat the rescuers
stcmmed the current. which rose to their
waists. They found their companions
at the extreme end of the slope. and two
Of them, William King and John
Mooney. were unconscious. but soon re-
covered when carried outside. and are
now out Of danger. No one was hurt.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
News from All Parts Of the World
Carefully Selected from the
Press kilograms.
A Weekly Digest Of the Most important
Facts and Happenings for Busy
Readers.

The Belgrade lcvce broke Wednesday.
causing tie worst damage resulting from
amy single break. This lcvcc is eight
miles north of NinCcnncs. Ind. OH the
Illinois side. Many houses were wash.
'ci from their foundations and much live
stock has been drowned. The break
Increased the water Mt Wcstport. where
The flood was in the second story uf cv
rfN house. The town has been aban-
doned. Two-thirlls of Lawrence County
was under water. in many places twenty
feet deep. The Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern tracks were washed out
for mile or more and several Of the
largest trestlcs were in danger. The
river passed all records of floods and
even that through which George Rogers
Clark and his army wadcd to capture old
Ninccnncs.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
iNuIcr ST. LOUIS POLICE MEN.

Fourteen OF city Force and Three
Politicians Held for Fraud.
The February grand jury IN 1t. Louis
returned seventeen indictments against
participants at the recent election out.
rages at polling places for the Demo.
cratic primaries. Fourteen Of those In.
dictcd are members of the police force.
three sergcants and nine officers. The
other three are Central Committeeman
John j. LAWN. his brother. Timothy La-
vim. and one of LAWNS hcncllmen.
James. alias Jimmie" Holmes. II these
indictments are again knocked out In the
Court Of Criminal Correction the accus.
cd will he rcindctcd. This will he kept
up until they are tried and convicted. or
acquitted.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
coy STOLEN ~ oYPsisS.
John Lioey Of steubenviile, Ohio
Tells Police Strange story.

John Lioey Of stcubenvii,e, ohio,
Tells Police Strange story.
4 boy who says he Is John Lidey, ~
years old, was picked mp by the police
In Baltimore. lie said that his home Is
In Stcubenvillc. Ohio. and gave his faith.
cl's name rs Samuel Lidcy of $50 North
Main street. when was IL years
old" said the boy, zone night In the
summer | was seized By gypsy near
my parents home and carried off in
wagon. They took me to Washington.
where we remained for q week. After
that we went to New York, and from
there to Norfolk. l came to Baltimore
with three gypsy families, and ran away
from them. was on my way TO Pitts
burg when arrested"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
RIVAL TO WESTERN UNION.
United states Telegraph and Teie-
phone CorDoration Files Papers.

phone Corporation Fiies Papers.
With the filing of incorporation papers
Mt Springfield. ILL.,, u new rival to the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies appears under the title of the
United States Telegraph and Telephone
Company. 1t is n consolidation of the
National Telegraph News Company of
Chicago. the Scmpirc Clock Company Of
st. Louis. and the Chicago and Milwau.
kcc Telegraph Company. The new cor.
poration Is said to have n backing OF
S.OO.OOO. Among the incorporators are:
Col. q. Watson French. president OF the
Republic Iron and Steel Company: Hen.
ry Il. Weaver. president OF the Henry Il.
Weaver Coal Company: Harr, Rubcns.
attorney; Col. Henry l.. Turner. Of the
banking firm of Henry l.. Turner Il Co.;
Harry ID. Critchfcld. general counsel for
the Automatic Electric Company.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
Plague Mort,l,,y appa,l,np.

The latest available huhonc plague
returns for the whole of India show the
appalling mortality Of lO.j2I in one
week. an increase of 1000 over those Of
the preceding week. In the punjab and
the northwest provinces each there il a
death roll Of 10000 weekly. In the Bonn.
lay presidency the deaths number $500,
md In Bengal 1000.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-04-02
Amos May Be Tried Again.

DIR. \. \. Ames, FORMER Mayor OF
Minneapolis and the central figure in one
Of Of the most disgraceful municipal graft
schemes in the history Of the country,
convicted by the District Court of az
ccpting brides, but released on a techni-
calty by the Supreme Court, will be
Tried upon old charges in new form.