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Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
A Sensitive Conscience.

Carrie-Goodness. it's that horrid old
bore, wilkins Tell him I have gone
out. Belle-No, 1 won't tell a story,
put will say that you have not come
back yet
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
Queer

Isn't it singular how much heroism is
displayed by men in the discharge Of
dangerous duty and how much cow
ardice by those who run into danger In
the pursuit Of pleasure Philadelphia
INQUIRER.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

Harry-Fish diet is said to be good
for the brain. Harriet-That may be
30, but going to catch fish seems to be
awful hard on the morals.-Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
RocHELLB. GA, Jan. 81

ROCHELLE, GA, Jan. 80, 1902.
Blsck-Drsught Stock and Poultry
Medicine Is the best ever tried. Our
stock was looking bad when you sent
me the medicine and now they are
getting so fine. They are looking 20
per cent. better.
9. P. RRooKINaToN.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
Consumption

The only kind of consump.
ton to fear is neglected
consumption" ;"
People are learning that con-
sumption is a durable disease.
1t is neglected consumption
that is so often incurable.
At the faintest suspicion Of
consumption get a bottle of
SCOTS Emulsion and begin
regular doses.
The use Of SCOTS Emulsion
at once, has, in thousands Of
cases, turned the balance in
favor of health.
Neglected consumption does
not exist where SCOTS Emul-
sion is.
Prompt use of SCOTS Emul-
sion checks the disease while it
can be checked.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists,
4oe-4r5 Pearl Street, New York
soc and sI.ooi all druggists.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

Mine times out Of ten," says a
philosopher, trouble is what we blame
the world for when we did it all our
selves" Atlanta Constitution.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

The masses procure their opinions
ready made In the open market-Cot-
ton,
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
NOTARIES.
DOCTORS

nR. L. V. TIFFANY
Physician aud Surgeon
PLYMOUTH, CAL.
oEFICE-Forrest House HoURs-S to a. m,
and TO and to s p. IN.
Telephone Main Al.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
DR. e. v. L0NI6O

From the Medical School OF Florence Qtaly)
A graduate besides from the Medical Depart
ment University of the State of California,
and ex-Surgeon to the City Receiving Hospi-
tai Of San Francisco, begs leave to inform
you that he has opened his office in the town
Of jackson, Kay's building. formerly DR.. Rob-
ertsons ONCE, where all who call will be an
swered day and night
General Surgery & Obstetrical attendance his
specialties. Telephone No. 467.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

DR. l.. e. PHILLIPS
Physician and Surgeon
JACKSON CAL.
OFFICE-Weil & Renno Building Residence,
north Main street. opposite California
Hotel.
Telephone No. 401.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

For over third of century DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has sold more
largely than any other blood purifier OF
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

An act to provide for the issuance and sale Of
state bonds to create fund for the construc-
tion by the board of state harbor commits
sioners of seawaI and appurtsnances in
the city and county of San Francisco; to
create sinking fund for the payment of
said bonds; and providing for the submis-
sion of this act to vote of the people.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
south For Good HiEhways.

The public spirited citizens OF the
south are enthusiastic advocates OF
better roads, says the Chicago Record
Herald. In many counties Of North
Carolina. Tennessee and Texas bonds
have been issued and many miles Oh
first class roads constructed. II there
is anything worse than a clay road II
is one Of sand. But apparently by ac-
cIdent it was discovered few years
aco that sand and clay thoroughly
mixed in proper proportions make an
excellent road AS result OF this dis
covery large mileage OF sand'clay
roads has been constructed In North
and South Carolina and some in other
states. Two advantages OF this KIND
OF road are cheapness OF construction
and abundance of material. In many
coast counties In the south shells are
used for making roads. and they prove
an excellent substitute for CRUSHED
stone. In southern Alabama and Lou
isIana may be found some stretches OF
shell road that are as fine as any In
the country.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
AWuderfuI Saving

The largest Methodist church in
Georgia, calculated to use '.ver one
hundred GALLONS of the usra Kind OF
mixed paint ~ painting tI.eir church.
They used puly - cPllons Of the
Longlnan g. Mprtincz Paint mixrd
with "A gallons lInseed oil Actual
cost OF paint made vas less than $50
per gallon.
Saved over eighty $4,000 dollars III
paint, and got big donation besides.
EVERY CHURCH will be given II
liberal quantity whenever they paint.
Many houses nre well painted with
four gallons o! J.. & NJ. and three gal
Ions Of linseed oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers like gold.
These celebrated Paints are sold by
McCrum Drug Co.-Lexington, and
n. J.. Gikeson Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
StOnewa1l jackson the Ideal OF
the IaDancse

Colonel Ambi ose Il. Dunn, who
served with gallantry as u Confed-
crate officer and who for a number
of years after the war represented
the United States as consul gener-
al at Yokohoma, has given out an
interesting interview Of the Jap
anese commanders, says New
New York newspaper correspond
emit. At the time he was in Japan
these men were young officers,
just beginning their careers. Col
Onel Dunn says:
81 knew General Kuroki well,
when he was a young officer, just
beginning his career. general
Stonewall Jackson was his ideal of
a soldier. He would come to my
office and ask questions about the
great Confederate leader, his per-
sonality, his methods and his cam
paigns. Others of the young Jap
anese officers at that time, who
are now leading the Mikado's fore
ca in Manchuria, also took a keen
interest in the history Of the Anne
rican Civil War and were particu-
larly interested in the campaigns
of Lee and his great lieutenant.
Net unnaturally, ! have followed
the campaign in the far East with
keen interest, because of my per-
sonal acquaintance and contact
with many of the japanese lead
ers.
"Any man who ia familiar with
the history of Stonewall Jackson,
can readily see the results of the
study ty these young japanese
soldiers Of the history of the man,
whom ] regard as the greatest col
der who ever commanded an army
| in the field. AS far as can be told
by the newspaper reports, which i
have no doubt are in the main
fairly accurate, Kuroki particular
lly has followed as nearly as the
circums tances will permit, the tao
tics, which made Jackson so sue
cessful. He has time and again
puzzled the Russians by appear
ling in force, where he Was least
expected, just as jackson did with
the Federal commaE ders In Virgin
liza. My sympathies, naturally
are with the Japanese and l an
firmly convinced that they will h'
the victors in the W&r.'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Many Men Idle from Choice

From VARIOUS parts Of the cOun-
try there is tn urgent call for
laborers to harvest the big crops
that have been produced, and the
supply il cot forthcoming, says
the Richmond Times Dispatch in
a recent issue. On the other hand
it is reported that many men in
the cities are unable to find EN-
ployment. In a little while the
cold weather will be upon US and
the charitable Institutions of the
cities will be called upon to pro-
vide fuel and food for the unem-
ployed.
1t is a strange thing, but none
the less true, that many men and
women are living on half rations
and some of Them are willing even
TO live on charity, although able
to work, rather than leave the city
and make their home in the
country. With all the hardships
and distresses and Qualifications
of life in the city under such cir
cumstancss they cannot tear them
selves away from it's destinations
and come down to humdrum exls-
tence in the country.
Something ought to be done to
change this state Of things. From
every point of view it is wrong t.
harbor idlers IL the cities, to their
own detriment, when their services
are go much needed in the coun-
try. True charity never degrades
but always lifts up its beneficiary.
True charity does not encourage
men and women to live life OF
idleness and to becO ME dependent
upon the public bounty. Some
plan should he devised to take the
surplus population out Of the cities
where it is burden, and distrib-
ute it throughout the rural dis
tricts. VIII ere it would - II bless
ing.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Real Estate Transfers

The following de eds of bargain u a
sale were entered of re cor! 10 o
Clerks Office Of Rockbrid-e unity
during two wesks ending Oct. II. -
Geo. H. Davis to L. p. Davis, his
one. half undivided interest in 80
acres on Big Gale Pasture River, 'dl'
Sam'l Ransey's heirs.
Fanny B. G. Catlett to EcholS. Bell
& Catlett Iron g. Land Gu, nine
tracts of land in Augusta, Rockbridge
and Allegheny counties.
II. B. Martin to T. H. Hinty. 8 acres
on Broad Creek, adj. grantor, 500.
Lexington Golf Club to John W.
Hall, two lots In lands OF Lexington
Development Co., near Hotel DeHart'
H. d. Flood, special commr, to
John W. Hall, a lot near Hotel De
Hart, west of Lexington.
Mrs. Mamie B. Plerson to Mrs.
Fannie E. Wilson, three parcels OF
land on Kerr's Creek, aggregating
about 1l3 acres, $500.
John r. Anderson, Jr., to b. ii.
Gorrsll, Jr., a lot on jackson avenue
in Lexington, adj. G.. w. Ohiighter'
5000.
John L. Teaford to William Lindsay,
rs acres adj. Mary s. McGumn, in
Kerr's Creek district.
William Lindsay to John l.. Tea
fold, 16 acres adj. Mrs. s. V. Kirk
patrick in Kerr's Creek district.
William Lindsay to School Trus'
tees OF Kerr's Creek District, l acre
near Alone Mills, adj. d. w. Beard.
FL. McCIung to J. William Nc
Chung. I acre near Timber Kidge
depot, adj. c. P. Green, $3.50.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Rapliine
GeffSGz ON SsboDdenes.

GeHsa4 Co,'Ssbo"de"er
Oct. 1O-Mr. ii. T. Parker, d pros
porous merchant OF Clifton Forge,
visited his parents here last week.
Miss Minnie Leckey of Fancy Hill,
has arrived here TO take charge OF the
second room in the school at this
place.
Mr. J. ID. Parker is absent for a few
weeks rest ut Clifton Forge and
other points accompanied by his vile
apd little daughters, Elizabeth end
Gladys.
Mr. Rogers of MiddletOwn, is filling
the position OF. agent and operator
for several weeks.
Miss Bertha Moore OF Delaware, has
arrived G take charge Of the millinery
de, urtlnent Of Mr.. J. -. Montgomery,
We are sorry to report that Rev.
G n. Echcls the beloved pastor OF the
NJ. J., Church. is very much indis'
DOstu. MI. lycllols "oS NV ""'N w
preach to large congregation which
assembled on last Sunday. We pray
for his speedy recovery.
Miss >lephie Roadcap ha. been
visiting her COUSINS, Misses Mary
and Willie Lackey, ut Timber Ridge.
Misses Carrie and Sillie Rowan
have returned from st. Louis.
Mrs. b. G. Rawlings and daughter
Miss Lillian, and Mrs. Gibbs are alb
sent attending the Worlds Fair.
MIR. ". S. Brown has returned 10
williamsburg, an Mrs. Brown Is so
icurnirg with her aged inother-in Ia"
ON Walkers Creek.
We are g ioylng these I'd e days
and ndnii- the many pictures Il T. e
f,diu Il. ives s'rt wing the for"'t with
the;l different tint.
RApHIyK Coz.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
WHERE STATES AID.
Roaa BuiIding Under This Plan ana
the Prngrcss Made.

Roaa Building Under This Plan and
the PrnErcss Made.
In the northeastern states. from
Maine to Pennsylvania. more progress
has recently been. made in building
good roads than in any other section or
the United States. This Is mainly
due TO the adoption of the state ala
plan.
New Jersey was the first state 10
adopt this plan. The law enacted
there in 1891 provided that the state
pay one-third of the cost or improv-
ing the roads and the counties two
thirds, part of which may be charged
M TO the towns In which the roads are
built. The farmers were at hrst op-
posed to this law, but now they are
enthusiastic In its support More than
$1,000. 600 has been appropriated by
the state under this law. Nearly
thousand miles of road have been
macadainized. The state aided ROADS
must conform to the plans laid down
by the state commissioner OF high
ways.
In Massachusetts the state pays the
entire cost of building the roads. but
requires the counties to pay back one
fourth Of the cost. Nearly $500, 600 10
appropriated annually for this purpose.
Nearly 100000 has already been in
vested in roads by the state. AS re-
suit Massachusetts has hundreds OF
miles OF as fine roads as any In the
world.
Connecticut has also operated under
this plan since 1895. The state puts
I'D two-thirds Of the money for road
building. The plan IL considered ?
qrent success. More than Sl,SOO,OOO
has been appropriated and spent, ana
about 500 miles of fine roads have boon
built.
In New York the state pays one-half
the cost of building the roads, the coun-
ties 35 per cent and the townships 10
Der cent and the plan Is working al
mirably. Last year 100000 was ap-
propriated by the legislature, and more
| than s2.OOO.OOO has been voted since
the law was enacted. This years ap'
propriation is more than S1,0OO,OOO.
Maine. New Hampshire. Vermont
Rhode Island and Delaware all nave
state aid laws, which are working sat
isfactorily. though expenditures ana
operations are on smaller scale than
| in the other states named.
Pennsylvania is the latest convert 10
the state aid plan. The last legislature
enacted a law providing that the state
shall pay two-thirds Of the cost OF
road improvement, the counties one
sixth and the townships one-sixth-
The sum Of s6,5OO,OOO was appropriate
ed. to be spent In six years.
The fundamental principle on which
the state aid plan rests Is that the pun
lie highways are for the use ana Den.
eft of the whole people and that oil
should therefore share in the cost OF
their improvement.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
THE EASTERN WAR

The Oriental war drags slowly
along, and press reports seem t.
indicate that the end is not yet
beginning to be in sight. The
Russians are attempting to mass
their troops on the frontier 30 that
at the opening of next years cam
paign they will be in position to
strike hard and effectually the
daring and astute Japanese, who
hsve won such signal victories
over their more numerous enc
mice.
Just whxt this great struggle is
about. lie probably not well under
stood, judging frcm the confused
ideas OF many who read the news
from tha fur East. Several years
arn japan became involved in II
war with China. md the final re-
suit was the cession to Japan of a
considerable portion of Msnchuria
with Port Arthur. which was ced-
ed TO the latter country by the fer
mer az II war indie unity. The tYea
ty had hardly been ratified when
the Powers stepped in and inter
veped. Russia. France and Ger
many gave such friendly advice,
backed by warships, that japan
dared not disJhey. Russia then
loaned China money, and in re-
turn secured from that country
the right Of anchorage for her
feet in the harbor Of Port Arthur
and the further right OF railroad
connection with that Port. This
gave to Russia the strategic adj
vanta5 e which Japan had strng-
pled for, IL position that was, in
the e. es Of tie japanese govern
ment, essential to her security as
y marstime nation. |
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Unique, Unparalleled Family

So much has been accomplished by
the masters Of acrobatic achievements
that when an ainusement-goer begins
to tell OF some remarkable perfor-
nance he has witnessed, it is seldom
he enjoys an interested listener. With
the Walter l.. Main CIRCUS, which ex'
hibits here on Friday, October 18th,
family composed of grandfather,
fathers, sons. daughters. grand
daughters and grandsons,g num-
Der on the circus program as Unique
az it is unparallelcd-the nine Mel
sors. Their recognition as upequalled
acrobats is not alone confined TO
America. but the world over. IL there
be such thing as hereditary quality
in aero1atjc progeny, il the language
OF the street gamin, "the Nelson's are
IL.
The Main circus program this year
contains so many astori hing per-
formances. that unless seen one Is in
clined to be credulous as to their
prsssn t,yent, but the knowledge that
for years Main Las kept faith with
the people his atroHs are ever ex-
pectant OF witnessing mahy jnnova-
lions whenever his amusement psys
us visit. This year the circus has
two ticket wagons Oh the grounds.
open at and -. III. for the con
yenience Of the pubic, where both
reserved seat ana admission tickets
can 6e parabased; also reserved scat
and admission tleketa will be- placed
Oh sale at McCrpm's drug stare, from
a ~. on morning OF exhibition.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Social Notice.
n n ~ n n

On account of Increasing business with very much
larger stock my Carpet Department have teen compelled
to get have rented the through towards
the Telephone Office the second story level with my
store The carpenters have been at work several days removing
the partitions will have all ready for by the 18th Of
this month This gives nice large Carpet and adds
very much to my store space.
If interested in Carpets you stock be-
ieve in keeping good quality in everything. While rarely
worries for customer say anything has been dis
appointing in service SO Carpets everything else try
to get the best show you splendid of all
wool Ingram Carpets twenty-fv patterns
select from These all in stock bought direct from man.
ufacurer and made expressly for Goods right here No
delay ordering them Can take them with YOU No dsap-
pontment in quality appearance arrival of order Can
the effect of the matched patterns the floor before buying
Cottage Carpet, % Brusse IS Administer $40 s119
Stair Carpets % 10 Grass Mating 30 China Japan
Mating Is to 30 Have the largest of Matng be
found in this section We sell almost many Matings
winter They make nice floor covering with
pretty rugs thrown them Have bfg stock Of Rugs from
the smallest size nine by twelve feet Have these large
both in Administer and Smyrna Ask to Sc Rug
carry big stock Of Wool Art Squares in all sizes. big lot
of Oil Cloths in all widths Now sell great deal of neoleum
in the wider widths 1t than Oil Cloth to start WITH
but lasts much longer and is cheaper the end In my
carpet department will large assortment of Lace Cur
tains WndowSha desanl colorel and white Curtain Poles
Nc matter villa, you want in Dry Goods see u.s.
Big ttocks of LADIES Coaks Dress Goods Skirts Hosiery I'm
dewAar Re have lots Of Goods you find other
stores in this section.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Eu.IJuLs MIX Eli.

ThG lahore, it .'eei;is. - contend WIN
s gallons Of milk, 8 pounds of cheese
and u pounds of butter in the twelve
months. Artisans and mechanics have
II gallons OF milk, II pOunh OF cheese
and the same quantity of butter. Each
member of the upper class, however,
drinks Oh an average 81 gallons Of milk
in q year, eats 1911 pounds Of cheese
and Al pounds of butter. a member
Of the upper class drinks rather more
than six times us much milk as Ia
borer, eats just little more cheese
and uses three times as much butter
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
A Continual Strain

Many men and women are con-
stantly subjected to what they com
monty term "a continual strain De-
cause of some financial or family
trouble. 1t wears and distre sses
then, both mentally and physically,
affecting their nerves badly and
bringing on liver aud kidney all
,nents. with the attendant evils OF
loss of appetite, sleep
lessness, low vitality and despond-
ency. They cannot, as rule, get
rid of this continual strain" but
they can remedy its health destroy ing
effects by taking frequent doses OF
Green's August Flower. Ii tones up
the liver, stimulates the Kidneys IN
sures healthy bodily functions, gives
vim and spirit to ones whole being
and eventually dispels the physical
or mental distress caused by that
continual strain" Tria size, soc.;
regular bottle. 15c, For sale by y. II.
Gorrell, druggist,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
MONDAYS SPEAKING IN
LEXINGTON.

The result of Mondays discus
sion of the political issues by
Messrs. Flood and Revercomb but
emphasizes the fact that men are
no longer Influenced by political
spell-binders as they formerly
were. The voter of today reads
and thinks for himself. Political
gatherings, however. are valuable
or account of arousing interest in
the candidates.
The meeting Monday served
this purpose. Both candidates
are attractive speakers and both
have strong following in the
county. Many persons present
Monday could not help from COM
pairing the style Of the two men,
and Mr.. RevercOmb certainly lost
by the comparison. Mr.. Flood
was dignifed and argumentative,
while his opponent contented him.
self with assertions merely, and
several times he seemed to forget
that there were ladies in the
audience. The personal thrusts OF
both gentlemen were keen and in
cisive, although in the best spirit
Mr.. Flood has shown himself a
worthy representative for the old
Tenth District, and the people will
return him again to Congress. He
has been efficient and prompt, and
even our Republican friends are
compelled to admit that he has
worked as faithfully for them when
matters pertaining to the best in
terests of his constituency was
concerned as he worked for Demo-
Gratis. AS an illustration OF his
services while in Con gre g G
Mr.. Flood saiO that he had caused
TO be established in the district
over 100 rural free delivery mail
routes, capable of serving 10, 900
families or so, 900 people, and dis
bursting among til. people $72, W
year, or nearly $500. 900 for his
term of four years. The first two
routes were established in the dis
trict unde. Cleveland's admins
tratiJn while Hon. II. st. George
Tucker was the representative OF
the district in Congress. When
Hon. Jacob Yost was in Congress
not a single route was established.
Mr.. RevercOmb claimed every
thing good and desirable for the
Republicans. With reference to
the money question he claimed for
for his party the honor OF estab-
hshing stable currency, the gold
standard. He charged Mr.. Flood
with Inconsistencies in supporting
free silver in 1896 and 1900 and
the gold standard in the present
campaign. He asserted b t
Judge Parker was the creature of
Wall street and a friend Of the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
The Had Roads Tax.

Joseph H. Brigham, first assistant
secretary OF agriculture. said In the
course Of his address ut recent good
roads convention: = regard the tax
that is imposed upon all our citizens
by bad roads as the most onerous and
useless Of taxes, and the way to get
rid Of that tax Is to make better roads
That will cost money, but 1t VIII pay
We cannot afford with the other I'M
provements that are being made In this
country OF ours to continue longer to
drag our bodies through the undis'
turbed mud We find at certain seasons
OF the year in these great. rep agri
cultural states"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Probably II Womb.

Ia Sunday school the class was
under question on the sacramen's.
The sacrament Of matrimony was TAX
en- up. and a seven-year-old startled
her teacher when replying to II ques-
ton as to the necessity for this sacra-
napt by answering: NO. Matrlmony
Is not necessary to SALVATION Du'
should d favorable opportunity afford
II would be sinful to neglect it. ...