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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Lawn Social Tuesday Night

The ladies OF the BAPTIST churcn
will hold a lawn social Tuesday night
in the yard of the public school build
inc on Washington street, opposite
DrlA. ID. Estiirs. Refreshments
will be served. The proceeds for the
henefit of the parsonage fund. Inc
nublic is invited to be present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
End of Bitter Fight

1.-Two physicians had a long and nd
s,rhhorn fiebt with an abcess on my
riobt lung writes J. F. Hughes OF
nnPont Ga, "and gave Inc up;
Ruarvbody thought my time had
cone AS a last resort tried DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton The benefit l received Was
striking and was on my feet IN = lew lev,
Jays. Now I've entirely regalHeu lhy
,sitb." 1t conquers all Coughs
~ mo' DIS and Throat and Lung troubles.
S Go, xnteed at Il. H. Gorrelfs drug
G stors Price zoe. and $l.eo. fria'
bottles f.rse,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Heavy Storm Near Decatur

The heaviest rain and hail storm IN
scars visited the section OF Decatur
last Thursday afternoon. The down
pour of rain was SO great as 10 resem
BILE cloudburst and the country
round about was flooded, doing great
damage to fences and bridges, Inc
rain was accompanied by wind ana
hail and cornfields were nearly ruin,
ed. The storm lasted for several
hours. 1t was confined to a strip OF
country about half mile by one mile
In area
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
MANY Children Are Sickly

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
children, used by Mother Gray, o
nurse in Children's Home, New YORK
cure Feyerishness, Headache, sum
mer Bowel Disorders. Stomach
Troubles, Teething Disorders. ana
Detsroy Worms. At all druggists
pic Sample mailed FREE: Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y.
DON'T GET FooTsoRE GET ALLEN
FOOT-EASE
A wonderful powder that cures
tired. aching, sweating feet and makes
new or tight shoes easy. Ask today
for Aliens Foot-Ease. Accept no
substitute. Trial package FREE; AL
dress A. S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Letter on Long Journey

Rev. DR.. William M. Morrison
of near Lexington, missionary OF
the Southern PFeqbyteri IN Chrrcn
in Kongo, Africa, last Saturday
started a registered letter to one
of his fellow workers in Africa,
Rev. T. Hope Morgan. The let
ter was sent to Leopoldville,
Africa, us the nearest postofiice to
Mr., Morgan, whose work is o0O
miles from that city, The letter
will be about three months in
reaching it's destination.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Senator Opie for Congress

State Senate. John n. Opie of
Augusta county, has issued an OPP
en- letter to tho Democratic voters
of the Tenth Congressional Dis
trict announcing himself an indie
pendant candidate for Congress,
against the incumbent, Hon. Ii. ID.
Flood, who is the Democratic NOM
inee.
Mr.. Opie charges the Tenth Con-
oressional Committee with irregu-
larity in proclaiming the candidacy
of Mr.. Flood. 1t is to be regret
ed that Mr.. Opie has decided to be
an independent candidate. He has
nothing to gain, but everything to
lose. There is no possible chance
of his election. His action will be
aiding the Repu blicans to the ex-
tent of his influence, which under
tie circumstances, will no doubt be
limited. Mr.. Flood will be elected.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
New Advertisements
.ro,a-Douglas shoes.

Weinberg's-Douglas shoes.
Jemes M. Zollman-stosk OF goods
and fixtures tor sale.
w. L. Annrews-Roanoke FAR
Sept. 1880
James G.. Dixon-desirable real es-
tate for sale.
RE. r. Nelson-bankrupt notice
of Max s. Fleiss.
is Gibson-election of teachers in
Walkers Creek District.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
To Cure a Colo In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TAU.
lets. All druggists refund the money
IL it fails to cure. K. W. groves
signature ia on each box 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
democratic Committee Meets

The Clifton Forge Review Of
August 10th, says: Messrs. Ed
ward Echols of Stanton, VIM.
r. Allen of Fincastle. Joseph But
ton of Appomattox county, X. W.
Winbourne of Bueaa Vista, and
VIM. Nj. McAllister of Warm
Springs, were here Thursday night
attending II meeting OF tie Tenth
District Democratic Committee
The meeting was held at Gays Inn
and the situation in this district
was considered both as to the out
look for President and Congress
man. 1t is said the committed
will publish reply to the caro-
that recently appeared in Staun'
ton paper signed by John N. Opie
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

Summer complaint is very
dangerous disorder :. OF babies.
DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup pre-
a.
vents and cures it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

Bnrdosk Blood Ritters gives q man
a clear head. on active brain,a strong
vigorous body--makes him TIT for the
battle of life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

Eczema, seald head, hives, itchiness
of the skin of any sort instantly re-
lieved, permanently cured. Doan's
Ointmeht. At Aay. drug store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Robinson s. Hutton,

and respectfully solicit the patronage OF our many friends ana Gus
a Cor tbe now firm We also thank friends for
their liberal patronage in the past r. A. MoohE ~ w.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

The kind the babies like. 'Dr. fahr-
ney's Teething Syrup. Once used
nothing else will take It's place NO
narcotics Ii II,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Lexington Firemen Home Again

The Lexington firemen who at
tended the Virginia State Fire
mems Association in Alexandria
last week, returned home sunday
The ia ,ss took place Friday and
Harrisonburg won both the State
and Worlds contests. The time
made In the State race was
% 3-5 seconds. Lexington came In
seventh, il 81 2-5 seconds. The
Worlds race was won in 20 2.s
seconds. Lexington was third'
making the rage in II 20 secoEds
There was a large number o.
firemen present from all parts OF
the State, and some companies II
attendance from ont of the STATE
who took part in the Worlds rage
This attendance of fremen WA
estimated at |, SOC. ),
The convention next year VIII
be held at Harrisonbsrg. Th'
association desired to come to Lex
ipgtop next year, but the represent
atives from this place felt tn
town would be unable to entertain
The convention.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

Group instantly relieved. DR..
Thomas Electric OIL. Perfectly safe.
Never sal,a At any drug stare
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Educational Rally Last Friday

EuuCdtlOudi INui'y Ao'
The educational meeting last
Friday at Wilson's Springs was an
interesting and profitable OCCASION
The attendance was large, probably
over 500 persons being present, in
GLIDING u few from Lexington and
other distant points OF Rock
bridge.
The meeting was called to order
by DR.. John H. Latane, president
of the Rockbridge Education Asso-
citation. After stating the pur-
pose of the meeting he introduced
the speakers, DR.. Robert Frazer,
field agent for the Southern Ed
ucatlon Board, and Hon. II. st.
George Tucker of Lexington, both
of whom made stirring addresses
in behalf of popular education.
Colonel f. w. Nichols, secretary
of the Rockbridge associations con
cluded the exercises in a brief
talk explaining the objects OF the
county association.
The efforts of the Rockbridge
association, under the leadership
of DR.. Latane and Colonel Nichols,
will be directed to the improve
ment of the county schools by
creating and stimulating demand
for better teachers, longer terms
ana fewer schools, with higher
standards. Not only the school
people are invited to cooperate II
this work, but all good citizens
who have at heart the advance
ment of their county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

Washington and Lee University
and Virginia Military Institute
will soon open for another session.
Already some young men have ar
rived who expect to enter for the
session.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

No such thing as Summer COM
plaint" where DR.. Fowler's Extract
of Wild Strawberry is kept handy.
Natures remedy for every looseness
of the bowels. zorro 81
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24

Stops the Cough. Works OF the Colo
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure, NO
Pay. Price, % cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
Death of Mr.. Howard Rhodes in
Roanoke

Mr.. Howard Rhodes died Friday
night at u hospital in Roanoke
from typhoid fever, with which he
had been a sufferer for five weeks.
The funeral services were held at
noon Sunday from Calvary Bap-
tist church of Roanoke, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. J. M. Thomas.
The remains were brought to Lex
ington Sunday afternoon and
buried in the Lexington cemetery.
The services at the grave were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Charles Manly
of the Lexington Baptist church,
who was assisted by Rev. j. DIN
Knott, pastor of Trinity Metho-
dist church. The closing services
were held by the Odd Fellows, of
which order the deceased was a
member.
The body was brought to Buena
Vista over the Norfolk and West
ern railroad, and from thence
driven to Lexington, reaching here
shortly after 5 O'clock. Accom-
panying the remains from Roam
oke were Postmaster Samuel Ii.
Hoge, and Nj. Frank A. Camp
bell, superintendent OF the mai
service, representing the postoflice
Mr.. K. l.. Stone from Calvary
Baptist church, of which Mr.
Rhodes was member; and Messrs
H. l.. Carroll, G. H. Clatterbuck
and w. b. Daniel of Mt. Vernon
Lodge of Odd Fellows, with which
order the deceased was connected
The others in the party were Misses
Roberts, Eva Witt and Gertie Coz
of Roanoke, and Miss Buelah Mil
Ter OF Harrisburg, Pa; also Mrs
Rhodes, Mrs. Seal and Miss Susie
Ri odes of Lexington, and Mr.
Parry Rhodes of Tranger, Pa, who
were with the deceased when he
died.
Mr.. Rhodes was born in Licking
ton 30 years ago, and was a son o.
the late Mr.. John j. Rhodes. HI
left LexingtoA about fourteen
years ago and has since made mi
home in Roanoke, where he hello
! the responsible position of chiel
mailing clerk in the Roanoke post
office. He was a young man Of
high character and was universally
popular. He is survived by hi
mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Rhodes
and by four brothers and two Sis
ters-Messrs. Edward, Henry Hun
ter and Parry Rhodes, and Mrs
]. w. Seal and Miss Susie Rhodes
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-24
This is to Certify

That we have sold entire stock of Coal Wood fa
Wopon Buggies Machinery &c, to
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
Aovnted on q Hish sleeper

California Incubator Chickens
That Grow From the Shell to
a Stature of Six Feet in Six
Months Furnish Feathers for
the Picture Hat MiIadi Proudly
Wears on Easter Morn X X
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
Just Babies

lieved that the wings, used like sails. are
OF some assistance in running before
the wind. and it is certain that they
are Of great service in enabling the
bird to turn sharply and to double alb
ruptly while going at fun speed.
While the ostrich's wings have been
growing smaller and useless for flight,
his legs have been developing with use
and changing in form. Originally the
has but two-the third and fourth of
the original series. The third is of
great size. having developed at the ex-
pense Of the others, and seems 10 he
still growing. The fourth toe is OF
little use and is dwindling.
The process of elimination OF the use
less or unused wiz result in time in the
complete disappearance of the ostrich's
smaller toe and the development Of a
hoof. and the bird then viii go like a
horse upon the middle toe and perh2ps
al greater speed
A South African ostrich farmer says
the habit Of waItzing. already described.
is characteristics even of the chicks. and
that sometimes a bird viii spin around
until he becomes dizzy and falls, and
occasionally he breaks a leg The cocks
have also another curious habit called
rolling, which they indulge in when
challenging rivals to fight and when
counting the hens. The cock sits down,
opens his wings and swings them al
ternately backward and forward as if
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
Oliver WA FamouS Florida Bocef
SaS9d 58&

The experience Of California ostrich
farmers Is that about 30 per cent. of the
eggs deposited in the nest are not fertile.
so several days after the Matching
process has begun the eggs are tested
by placing them, one at a time. in a
funnel and raising it toward the sun
II a dark spot shows in the egg IL
is probably fertile. II not is il thrown
out OF the clutch" The incubator
has been successfully used after the
eggs have been a couple of weeks un-
der the birds.
In about six weeks the baby ostrich
may be heard inside the shell. and then
it is in order to crack the horny case
and let the little chap out into the
air.
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

the ostrich farm, and hotels in the vi
cnity are supplied with the material for
omelets at fancy prices. Curiosity in
duces tourists to pay the fancy prices
and they have been known to affirm a
liking for ostrich egg omelets 1t is
mot recorded that any one ever took
whole raw yolk in sherry even as an
experiment.
The shell of an ostrich egg is so thick
and h-rC that it easily bears the weight
OF nan. and nothing less efficient than
ssre burglars drill is capable Of Dor
ing a hole through it. Even the hard
kicking cock ostrich might use an egg
as football without danger of break
ing il.
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
some Heods Of Large Families

MIL but few years ago all the
ostrich plumcs used in the
world came from the wild birds
in South Africa, and were OBJ
tanned by the crude and wasteful meth
Cd Of killing the original wearers.
White men saw that If the collecting
Of feathers was left 10 KafHr hunters
the ostrich would be exterminated in
time and profitable trade would dis
appear. and so they went about the
business of protecting the birds and
harvesting plumes as a crop. The sue
cess Of ostrich farming in South Africa
put into the heads Of two enterprising
Englishmen the idea that the birds
might be raised in parts Of the United
States having similar climate, and
about dozen years ago they estab-
l.shcd the first American ostrich farm
IN Southern California.
It was difficult to keep imported birds
alive through their first season, but os-
triches Matched on the farm proved 10
be hardy and the band increased rapid
Is. Now there are three ostrich farms
IN Southern California, one in Arizona,
one IN Kansas and one IN Florida. and
there are not less than 5000 Of the 81
gantic birds IN this country growing
plumes diligently for my lady's bonnet,
n The original ostrich farm in South
Aasadena is one Of the shoW places Of
Land Of Sunshine. and Is visited by
lands OF tourists every year. The
birds are kept IN fields Enclosed
"a fences, and they appear to
rne as domestic fowls, but it
be safe for a stranger to en-
ais and take liberties with
"A male bird often is bad
IS kick IS worse than "a
- sTSx y morning visitor 10
n ever witnesses the
performance Of the
N waltz. When the
rays strike across the
es take their morning
.ch their muscles and
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

This process is usually a matter of
a couple of days. as the little ostrich
is left to himself TO crawl out of his
covering. and he is surprisingly feeble
for his size.
As soon as the newly Matched ostriches
are able to move about they are taken
out to a soft grassy lawn and allowed
to eat as much as they please of the
tender verduEe For some time they
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

must be taken indoors every night TO
protect them against the chill Of the
evening. but usually they grow rapidly
Pneumonia or digestive difficulty
causes an occasional fatality. but the
few victims of disease usually pass
through the hands of the taxidermist
and become the property of some curio
seeker.
They Grow Abundantly.
The baby ostrich comes out of his
shell covered with curious coat of
bristly hair. which protects him fo- the
first few weeks after his arrival. Then
it falls off and in its place comes rag
ged patches Of feathers which for some
time cause the youngster 10 be about
as ugly a half-naked fiedgling as ever
appeared in public.
But i'm six months the youthful ostrich
VII be six feet in height, although it is
not considered TO have reached maturity
until about three years old. For the
first three months its delicate digestion
is delighted with cropped alfalfa and
fresh grass. but after that chopped
beets. cheap oranges and the refuse
from olive oil factories. wine presses
and canneries form his staple diet.
Thus the board bill is not a very large
item. especially since the thousands OF
visitors TO the ostrich farm are always
encouraged to feed the huge birds. \
fair meal for an adult ostrich is about
three dozen oranges
The full grown male ostrich stands
about eight feet high and weighs SOC
pounds Although equipped with wings
the ostrich cannot hy, but he is very
fleet of foot. and has been known TO run
twenty-six miles in an hour. II is be-
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
Prise Birds from The Pasadena CT.
pHoTo 81 GRArAeA - 4l1

on pivots, at the same time stretching
his neck until it is in line with the level
OF his back and swinging his head from
side TO side in unison with his wings.
While rolling" every feather on the
body is on end and the plumes are open
like a great white fan. The bird is So
preoeeupied at such a time as to be
blind to danger and may be approached
unnoticed. Mr.. Schreiner tells Of walk
ing up 10 a rolling cock and Selling him
by the neck. much to his surprise
Just before rolling. a cock often win
run slowly and daintily on the tips OF
his toes. with neck upright and rigid.
tail dropped. wings raised and expanded
so that the inside edges touch his neck.
and plumes spread on each side of his
head. In no other attitude is the
beauty of the ostrich's plumage dis
played to such advantage.
The ostrich as a game bird furnishes
fine sport in those countries where it
runs wild. The Bedouins and Somalese
hunt the giant bird on dromedaries and
the Sabard sportsman considers run
ming it down on horseback as quite a
lCeaA VI NAAC NAAeAoNr az -P--SlAAA4GAA tN---
it with poisoned arrows or So '''
pitfalls or with the lassoo
also used by ting Sukurich g
dawah tribes
The willy little Bushman
another method rendered e
diminuitive size. He will roi
its eggs and ensconce himsei
in the sand. shooting the bi
returns.
one tribe Of Africans. those
Senaar. use a curved stick,
like the Australian boomera.
The Washington times., 1904-03-27

Danish the chiIl Of the night. The
larger birds begin the performance
with a slow, stately dance, something
like a minuet, and presently the whole
band joins in the measure, stepping
high, and weaving in and out in what
seems to be a set though complicated
figure.
AS the dance proceeds the speed Of
the movement increases and the birds
begin to whirl about. and presently
the quadriile becomes a waltz. The
dancers hold their heads high. raise
their wings and spread their plumes in
the sunshine, and in pairs they waltz
solemnly and strenuoDsly for a quar-
ter of an hour.
Viewed from a little distance. a band
Of Waiting ostriches, when the birds
are in fun feather. is a beautiful pic
ture. At close range, the preternatural
gravity of the bird engaged in the frivo-
lous pastime of the waltz makes him an
irresistibly comic figure.
Plucking the Piumes.
Ostrich farms are most attractive to
visitors in plucking time. which comes
fttNN ga 4iAl4E AAblLLc- q one VIII 4ltf u
has seen the operation, it seems quite
a formidable task 10 capture and hold a
S50-pound bird, and pull out its feathers,
but the farmers have devised a way 70
do the work that makes it very simple
Selecting bird whose plumes are in the
right state for plucking they entice him
with sugar beets into a triangular en-
closure. drive him to the narrow end
and there imprison him with bars.
The ostrich is enraged when he finds
himself caught, but he is unable TO
kick to any purpose and in a moment
his head IS enveloped in a sack, and be-
ing blinded, he becomes quiet and sub
missive.
The operation of plucking is painless
Only the smaller feathers are pulled as
feathers are plucked from geese. The
large plumes are cut with great care
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
&4zgd3

to preserve the sockets of the quilts
from injury. Natural white or pure
black pIumes require only washing and
curling, but most Of the plumes Of the
ostrich are gray and must be dyed for
the market The raw feathers are
sold from the farms in San Francisco
and New York. where they are prepared
for the trade by being washed, dyed,
starched. curled and pieced. The os-
trich plume on a lady's hat is no more
like the feather as worn by the bird
than a seaIskin jacket is like the natural
fur OF its original wearer.
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
Homogeneous Birds

The ostrich is no Mormon. D. hen he
is three or four years old he chooses a
mate for lie. and only death parts
them. The usual span of an ostrich S
life being about eighty years, il viii
be seen that this singular bird is a
model of homogeneous fidelity Also he
is a model husband, for he does more
than half Of the homework
The male partner makes the nest by
kicking q hole in the ground foot deep
and three feet across and when the
twelve or fifteen eggs are laid he takes
his turn at Matching, dividing the time
with his partner ia even watches
Forty days are required TO hatch the
eggs, which are in proportion to the size
Of the bird. and when the chicks come
out the cock must be sequestrated for
in captivity he develops a reprehensibie
propensity TO infanticide. forgetting All
the trouble he has taken TO hatch out
an interesting family.
Often there is a surplus of eggs on
The Washington times., 1904-03-27
THE OSTRICH FAMILY

The ostriches are very an
Gent group, and represent
the most primitive of living birds.
They have lost the power Of flight,
and this loss has been accompa-
MED by a change in the structure
and quality of their feathers.
But the change or degeneration
that has made the feather useless
for flight has produced the plume
so much priced as a decoration.
The largest of the family is the
:, African ostrich, and the smallest
of the non-fliers is the New Zea-
!, land apteryx
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