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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
COllierst0wn Items.

Dec. 26-Mr. G. Haven Deacon has
returned home from from Roanoke, to
spend the holidays.
Mr.. X. {. Wade OF Lynchburg, will
spend the holidays with his family,
who are spending the winter at the
home OF Mr.. j =. L. Hamilton, the father
OF Mrs. Wade.
A beautiful Christmas program was
rendered at the Methodist church
Christmas evening, to the delight Of
large audience.
A protracted meeting. begun last
Wednesday night, is now In progress
at the Methodist church. DR.. Ruffner,
pastor Of the Presbyterian congrega-
ton, preached three excellent sermons
last week. The pastor. Rev. s. r.
Neel. will continue services through
this week. r.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
The Moon aud the weather.

The moon is the most powerful
agent In producing the tides on the
earth. 1t also produces some slight
variations In the earth's magnetism
80 far ms science has been able to in
vestigate there is absolutely no change
In the weather which can be attribut-
ed to the moon, although half or more
OF mankind seem to believe that the
moon does have some control over the
weather All such beliefs, including
the time for planting gardens and for
going fishing, are mere superstltions.
the survivals Of an age Of ignorance
st. Nicholas.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

Notwithstanding the bad condi
ton of the weather the latter part
Ct last week, holiday business wai
on a rush and the merchants car.
lying special lines were busy.
There was a crush on the streets
Saturday evening which lasted till
rearly midnight. At times dis
order prevailed, but this was con-
fined to that class of negroes and
whites who have no regard for the
nights of others. Being filled with
pean liquor only brought out
their baser natures and many of
them seemed forgetful OF the CON-
forts of others, or else they were
Indifferent to their rights.
1t is one of the mysteries that at
this season of the year so many |
people seem to forget the proprie-
ties of the occasion. Instead of
observing the day as Christian
festival, it often degenerates into
u feast where Bacchus reigns un-
disputedly, and where his deluded
subjects yield willing obedience.
1t lie said that in some quarters
efforts are being made to intro
duce into the South the New Eng
land idea of Christmas observance,
where the Christian character of | ,
the season is never forgotten. Our t
friends reserve the pop
cracker nuisance for independence
Day, while we of the South make ,
Christmas hideOus by the use of {
heathen fireworks. The innova- Il
ion would be desirable in many
-esDects, but like the general OBJ
'ervance of Thanksgiving Day, the y
hange will be of tsrdy adoption. c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
Permission and Advice.

A prominent New York congress
man used to tell about his encounter
with Washington newsboy on his
first visit to that city. A stranger In
the city, the congressman naturally
found some difficulty In finding his
way about. Seeing an alert looking
newsboy standing on the corner, he
said to him, my boy. want to go to
the White House."
"Very WELL" replied the lad patroniz-
ingly; you may 60, but don't stay
more than half an hour"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

Before another issue of The
GAZETTE the year 1904 will have
closed aud 1905 ushered in. The
closing year has been filed with
joys and SORROWS, hopes and fears,
privileges and opportunities. The
approaching year comes laden
with expectations and aspirations
end ON it's threshold we form new
resolut!ons,many of them, alas, only
to be broken. Yet like life and love
and death they renew themselves
in each human soul. To all our
readers We wish New Year of
brightness and promise.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
ALCOHOL KILLING FRANCE
TWO Hundred Thousand Frenchmen
~ ienr Die of Drink.

fenr Die of Drink.
The famous expert on alcoholism
DR.. Lowenthal, has recently publIsheJ
sensational article regarding the
cause Of the depopulation of France
DR.. Lowcnthal maintains that the de.
crease in the population is due to the
abuse OF alcohol, which has In latter
years increased the death rate to an
enormous degree.
He goes OH TO say that to alcoholism
are due every year In France over 200
600 deaths, and that at least 100000
annually become addicted to drink,
which eventually results In premature
death.
He also points out that the liberal
use Of alcohol in France undermines
the health OF the population and makes
1t more susceptible to the epidemics.
Scarlet and typhoid fevers, smallpox,
etc., which are gradually disappearing
In Germany, England, Sweden and
Norway. Holland and Belgium, are not
)nly not stationary In France, but have
increased alarmingly in latter years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

James Linkous painter of
East .Radford, is under arrest
charged with numbering his wife
and adopted son, and then at
tempting to hide the traces of Lis
crime by setting fire to his house.
The feeling was so intense against
him that the prisoner was taken to
the Roanoke Jail to prevent a
possible lynching. The crime
was committed Sunday morning
after midnight. There was an.
other family in the house who
suspected Linkous.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

switch would you rather have, IN
huence or affiuence?" asked the ear
nest man.
Influence" replied the practical pol.
itician. "Give me that, and the afiiu-
snce will come easy."-Cincinnati Com
msrciai Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
Norfolk and Hampton Roads the
Scene of Great Activity
NORFOLK. VA ID

: NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 2t. 1904
DEAR GAzETTE The PROSPECTS
for the jamestown Exposition are h
little more roseate than when wrote
you last. The congressional sub-com-
'nittee ere reported to have made a
unanimous report to the full com.
mittee, favoring liberal government
aid for the enterprise. and the officers
OF the company are rejoicing greatly.
But the indications are that the ex-
position feature, originally pal amount.
will be made subordinate to a grand
marine and aquatic display, rendering
the occasion unique. and entirely diff
ferent from any Of the world shows
given heretofore. 1t is sincerely hoped
that comprehensive plan calculated
to arouse the interest OF the civilized
governments Of the world. may be de-
vised and adopted, and Congress In
duced to accord the most liberal en-.
couragement.
With first class governmental navy
yard at Portsmouth, and one of the
largest and best equipped ship build
ing plants Of the country located at
the nearby port of Newport News, the
citizens OF Norfolk and the towns on
the shores Of Hampton Roads, are
frequently treated to the inspiring
sight OF Uncle Sans modern fighting
machines that now form integral parts
)f the new navy. 1t is an a lmost daily
occurrence for big batteships, cruisers,
orpedo boats or other governmental
raft, to pass In or out of Hampton
loads enroute to or from the Ports.
mouth or Newport News yards, and
he roadsteaj seems to be a favorite |
rysting ground for federal fighting
raft. There is to be such a gathering
the Atlantic. squadron of Old Point
arly In the new year, preparatory for ,
he winter maneuvers in the Caribbean ,
"a. n
Speaking OF modern fighting ships, c
ne can form no adequate conception p
the marvellous comp.exity of an up :
-date battleship by simply inspect
g her exterior, or even by going on
'ard for brief visit OF inspection.
would take days, ifnot weeks. for h
! ordinary landsman to thoroughly o.
spect such craft from stem to stern, p1
I'd fIom fighting-tops to keelson. A IL
ter idea Of the complicated structure ~
such q modern engine OF destruc- -
IN can be gained from an inspection
the "inboard profile" and pictured -
terror of the new battlcship Louisi- z
q, with study OF the letter press
scriptlon, given in la stweeks Scienti-
American, than can be gained in
J other way; unless one becomes
Iniciled permanently in such float
, labyrinth. And just to think
is great advance in marine architec.
g has been accomplished within the Ra
t forty years. Contrast the Hart at
d, Admiral Farragut's flag ship of ~,
4, with the United States battleship
nisiana of 1904. Verify the world, at
lot the sun, do move"
NJ. /. CROMAc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
A scandinavian Temperance Rally.

The Northern Total Abstinence con-
gress which was held in Copenhagen
recently was attended by 1900 temper.
ance agtators from the Scandinavian
countries. The closing exercise was q
procession in which $4,000 persons par
ticipated. A reporter who Is fond Of
figures counted 1.357 flags and banners.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

Matriculstion this year in the
different departments of the uni
versity of Virginia has re ached $50.
TIE attendance is drawn from SO,
States, territories and foreign
countries.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
Yours For A Bright Complexion
HEALTH's CRITERION CONFERRED BY
HANCoCK's LIQUID SULPHUR

Inactive glands Of the face harbor-
ing minute dust PARTICLES, causes
acne-the most prevalent facial blem-
ish among ladies.
An effective tonic for the skin. Han
cocks Liquid sulphur enlivens the
facial glands to action and affords q
bright complexion, thus enhancing
natural beauty.
Being Natures greatest germicide.
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur cures &c.
zema. ac1e, itch, herpes, ringworm,
pimples, prickly heat, diphtheria, ca
tarrh, canker and other liberated con-
ditions of the mouth, nose, throat,
scalp and eyelids. Burns and scalds
have in 1t an effective remedy.
Consult your druggist and write for
booklet to Hancock Liquid Sulphur
Co., Baltimore, Md.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

Why the Saloon Wants More Hours.
Why does the saloon seek more
hours for business and clamOr for an
open Sunday? Because 1t measures
prosperity by the swiftness with which
1t wrecks humanity. and 1t can ruin
man quicker II il sells to him seven
days week and twenty-four hours
dox
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

Today has been blustery and
cold with ftful sn0wfalls.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
THE WOMAN'S PAPER

TIKI Sun is the best type of news
paper, morally and intellectually. I'm
addition to the news OF the day, it
publishes the best features that can
be presented, such as fashion articles.
and miscellaneous writings from men
and women Of note and prominence.
1t Is an educator OF the highest char
acter. constantly stimulating to noble
ideals In individual and national life.
TnR SUMS published on Sunday as
we'll as every other day in the week
BY Mail the Daily Sun 90 a year; In
Gliding the Sunday Sun, a. The
Sunday Sun alone. 81. year.
Address,
AS. ABEL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors.
dec-ei-st Baltimore, Md.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

2. :. This bank has declared its
usual three 30 per cent. sein-annual
dividend, payable January g. 1905,
and checks will be mailed to the share.
holders. dec-29-2t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF
Lexington, Virginia

December 90, 1904.
The regular annual meeting Of the
Shareholders OF the First National
Bank OF Lexington, Va, will be held
at their banking house on
Tuesday, January 10Th, 1905.
at 10 o'clock, a. III.
b. K. VAUGHAN,
Cashier
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28
THE FARMERS PAPER

The SUMS market reports and COM
inerclal columns are complete anJ re-
liable, and put the farmer, the mer-
chant and the broker in touch with
the markets OF Baltimore, Norfolk,
Charleston, New York, Chicago, Phil
adlephia and all other important
points in the United States and other
countries. All of whieh the reader
gets for one cent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-12-28

'~i'0 ohcH', "hoIHSI ~ Ue nOspl-
tails or books Or pictures or other
works of art; every man, whether
bis sphere be exalted or humble,
who IN his daily life seeks for tie
ideals of right thinking and right
living and right doing, helps just
so much in the development of the
human race.
"You people of the South a CEN
fury ago fought for your ideals,
and you won. Still later, you
fought, and the world said you
lost. Lee and Johnston and
Stonewall Jackson were idealists, |
every one, and so was Washington |
and Jefferson and their associate ties. |
But OF these, say you. Their
1reams came true, while tie Others
ireamed IN vain. All, no! No
nan has dreamed or lived in vain
Who has sought for lofty inspira-
ion.
"The spirit of 81, like the
pirit OF rs, was idealism, and
low that we can look back after
learly half century and see that
Unhappy fratricidal strife through
he vista of the years, we can APP
'reciate that in the brood and true
ense there were no vanquished.
ut that all were victors in that
hey fought for what they deem ed
he right, and in fighting for it
ought like men and gentlemen.
"And so tonight in coming to
GU as one from the North to those
the South, l join with you in
lying at the feet of Robert K.
ZEE my tribute of respect and adj ]
iratiOn, not because he took up
RUS for the cause be loved, but
scause when that cause was lost ..
'ther than continue useless blood /,
led he laid them down in the
'cred cause Of peace; not because 9
was a Southerner, but because t
was an American; not because
belonged to you, but because 4
belonged to US; not because .
was your hero, but because he
ours--because his memoryis the
ecious and the common heritage a
patriotic and reunited n
Ople."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-05-26
% PER CENT SHORT.

Minneapolis Journal: Special to
the Journal.
The past week was an excellent one
for the northwest, not only for the
growing crops, but the farmers who
are behind with their seeding.
Following the rains the early part OF
the week was cool, but the weather
gradually warmed, until the latter
part OF the week was like summer.
Saturday and Sunday we're showery,
and the little rain that fell was
welcome all over the state, as the
surface of the ground was beginning
to be dry, and dust vas flying ia
many places.
Wheat seeding is practically over,
tho there will be little done all o:
this month. In the western part OF
the state about all the wheat vas in
a asweek ago. Farther east more work
remained undone when the wet
weather came, and in the valley
there was large area unseeded. The
farmers in the central part OF the
state have in :IOst cases caught up
with their work since then, and
tt ose in the valley have made head
way. In the valley, however, the
excessive moisture Of the early spring
delayed matters too much and put
the ground in such shape that much
of the land must be seeded tc late
crops or be summer fallowed. In
most cases the former course will be
pursued and there will be large
Increase in all crops that can be sown
late. The wheat condition is about
as outlined week ago. In the west
there will be about the same area
as last year. In the.central part there
will be slight falling off. In the
valley there will be shortage OF
about 25 per cent in the wheat land,
and this will naturally make great
difference in the total yield, as the
bulk of the wheat of the state is
grown in the valley. While there
will be fair acreage of Iand seeded
in the valley, much of it is, or will
be seeded under conditions which
do not promise we'll for crop and
this must be taken inso account in
making estimates Of yields.
Crops all over the state are doing
splendidly. Fields that have been
sown but a short time are green and
the grain that is up is Of good
color. The growth of grass has been
phenomenal, and cattle are doing
we'll.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-05-26
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.

The following resolution was Offer
ed by 0. J. Seller for the Stutsman
county delegation ~Eich was adopted
by the convention:
The Republicans of the Fifth
Judicial District Of North Dakota, in
delegate convention Assem- bled, learn
with profound regret of The sudden
death Of the distinguished member
Of that bar of the District and of
Stutsman County, the Hon. E. W.
Thorp of jamestown. Judge Tho1p
has been for more than twenty years
in the active practice of the law in
this state. BY his disting dished
learning and ability, his sterling
integrity, his high regard for truth
and right, and his uniform and un-
failing courtesy, he attained and
kept an exalted station IN the ranks
of his profession.
BE it resolved by the members of
this convention that we extend Our
heartfelt sympathy to the family
and friends of Brother Throp; and
particularly to the bereaved wife, and
to the son whom the said and sud-
den summons called from his duties
as a member of this convention.
Be it further resolved, That these
resolutions be spread upon the min
utes OF this convention: that copy
thereof be sent to the family Of the
departed counsellor, and that copy
be furnished to the public press for
publication.
Dated this 25th..day of MAY, 1904.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-05-26
APPOINTED COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE OF
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB
HELD A MEETING LAST
NIGHT AT WHICH COMMIT
TEES WE'RE NAMED.

The executive committee met last
night and among other business,
which was of minor Importance they
named number Of committees.
The committees named and the per-
sonal of the same are as follows:
r. RS. and Freight Ratcs:-L. RS
Casey, chairman, E. II. Chapman,
Geo. Lutz, o. j. Seller, 2. N. Allen.
Real Estate-Alfred Steel, W. B.
Default, E. A. Lenz, j. E. McElroy,
NJ. j. LambertOn.
Jobbing:-A. d. Grant, G. f..
Rathman, j. f. Bolinger, r. L.
Scott, II. B. Allen.
Retailers II. G. Flint, H. ~.
Middleton, A. d. Grant, 0. G. Won-
nenberg, j. E. Henderson.
Finance: Michael Murphy, P. N.
Allen, j. f. McElroy, H. 7. Graves,
Otto Bauer.
manufacturing: Morris Beck, J.
e. Anderson, II. W. Schien: Geo. W.
Kurtz, Jesse Burgester.
Good Roads H. NJ. Taber, W. r.
Kellogg, W. B. Default, ]. II.
Severn, VIM. Hall.
Municipal improvements and Taxa
tion:-Ben Orlady, L. B. Neimeyer,
N. f. White. S. L. Glaspell, Michael
Murphy.
Conventions John. Knauf, Bal
ance named later.
Spe cial on College:-L. r. Casey,
Geo Lutz, Alfred Steel, Fl. M. Taber,
II. 3. Allen, DR.. J. A. Rankin, B. S.
Russell.
Special on Carniyal:-J. II. Severn,
II. n. Middleton, A. D. Grant. L.
B. Neimeyer, Ben Orlady, G. W.
KurtZ.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-05-26

the Red river vallcv where a crust
has formed on she top of the ground,
a little moisture would be beneficial,
as the crust is hard enough to pre-
vent grain being seeded to the best
advantage.
Grass is thriving in all sections and
growing rapidly. In most places it
affords ample pasturape for stock
now.
Barnes County Oriska-- Wheat
seeding finished; some barley and
oats to be sOWn yet. LanOna-Seed-
ing nearly finished; light frost nights.
Fingal Wheat seeding done; most Of
the oats sown and about a third Of
the barley.
Dickey County Merricourt--W Wheat
seeding about finished; grain that is
up growing fast. Fullerton--W Wheat
all in: most of it up and looks good:
blowing for corn.
Foster County Melville Wheat
about all sown; barley and oats most
ly s0wn. Barlow--Wheat seeding
done: oats and barley being sown.
LaMonrc County Kuhn Wheat
doing finely; flax seeding commenced
Griswold- Seeding well advanced;
early wheat up and making good
growth Berlin-All grain sown but
fax milet and some speltz. Floyd
Wheat seeding finished; barley and
oats thirds in.
Stutsman -Windsor-Seed-
ing, except fax, will be finished this
week. P'ngree-Grain that is up
looks well; early wheat hides the
ground Fldridge-Wheat all sown
aud coming no good; oats and barley
being sown. Clevelan,l-All seeding
done; corn and potatoes 10 be planted
yet. Courtenay-Seeding finished,
except flax. Jamestown-Seed of
small grain finished.
Wells County Misunderstanding of
all grain is rapidly drawing to a
close. Sykeston-N Nearly all Of the
seeding done, except fax. Hurds-
feld-Oats and barley all sown; most
Of the fax in. Fessenden-Oats and
barley being sown; corn planting in
progress. Emrick-Wheat all sown;
most of the oats and barley in.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-05-26
ADJOURNED MEETING.

The city council met Monday in
adjourned meeting, Mayor Severn in-
the chair. Present, McElroy. Dewey,
Gleason Buckley, Stone, Kurtz,
Shurlock and Sifton.
Mr.. Kurtz moved that the water
works committee confere with the
city attorney as to whether they
could legally, under the emergency
clause, take up and. relay the water
pipes from the Episcopal church two
blocks east. Carried.
Mr.. Shurlock then spoke regarding
remarks several merchan had made
regal ding ,he turning out Of thu
street lights on 5th avenue at one
O'Clock a. M, who said that it was
rather bad thing 10 do.
The mayor recommended that the
electric light committee look into the
matter.
Mr. GLEASON spoke of Engineer
Tilden' having called his AT t ntiOn
TO violari ion of ordinance governing
tapping sewers, in that parties were
breaking into main pipe lines instead
OF making connections where prepala-
tionS we're made fol same. II also
spike of the fact that in places water
mains were being said in the same
bitches with the sewers and some
feet above the srwer pipes. COnsid-
era bic time was taken up over the
matter and Mr.. Gleason as chairman
of the committee signifed his inten-
tion of looking into the matter.
Kurtz moved that the council take
up the bids on meters that were laid
over from last meeting which was
done and on motion of Shurlock same
were rejected.
The bid that The II. r. Worthlng-
ton Company which was late to arrive
was read giving the following prices,
5-S inch at Sc SO, 3-4 inch at SlO.95,
l inch at $500, l-2 inch at $3.50,
? inch at s42, with couplings and de-
livered f. O. b. Jamestown.
llG ScCOutl ltdtilIS VI leSoiu liOllS
which had been given their first read
ing at the last adjourned meeting
was dispensed with and on motion of
Alderman Kurtz the bids that had
been received for the furnishing of
the city with meters were again read.
Aid. Shurloek moved their rejection
~ n icb motion prava ilo6
They were then again considered
together with another bid that had
been received from the II. R.
Worthington Meter Company.
After this reading Of bids Mr..
Calkins of the National Meter Com
pany who was here in the interests of
his company was given the floor and
the rest Of the evening was devoted
to the demonstration by him of the
merits of the various meters and the
of the piston meter over
that of the disk. His company
offered both kinds for sale but he
demonstrated that the piston meter
was the best and cheapest tho at
first cost the most expensive.