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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
RECLAIMING ORUNKAROS.
Remarkable Results Accomplished
ut New York Christian Home.

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ut New York Christian Home.
The annual report of the Rev. &. 3.
Avery, manager of the New York Chris-
tan Home For Incorporate Men at
Chester Crest, Mount Vernon, n. Y,
shows that remarkable work has been
accomplished there In the year
Aside from the many conversions
from drunkenness, Mr.. Avery reports
that a large number Of patients OF the
home have become Christians. while in
almost every case broken down consti
tutions have been greatly strengthened
by new methods of living. regular ex-
ercise and abstinence.
Il am pleased 10 state" said Mr..
Avery, that the year now Closing hd5
given US II full opportunity to make q
fair test of the methods employed I'M
der the new conditions. Since January
about 300 men have been welcomed at
the Christian home. the majority COM
ing to us being without means of sup
port.
rNearly seven acres of land were cul
tivhted, which furnished vegetables In
abundance for our tables. A small
quantity was also disposed OF at the
markets.
iMany improvements have been
made: walks and lawns have been laid
out, and shade trees planted, 4 model
chicken house. - by % feet, has been
built by the inmates of the home, who
also attended to the poultry.
1.-THE fresh air has been most bene-
5cial, nnd the Christian influence has
nlso had It's good results Twice every
day we gather IN The chapel Tor the
study Of the Bible. All the men who
come TO the home arc not converted,
but not one Of them fails 10 reeelYe
benefit. They remain there for iye
weeks, in which time they have regu-
lar exercise, good food, healthy and
comfortable sleeping apartments and,
grGatrr still, they abstain from drink.
1t is not only relief fnr them, but for
their relatives at home as Wen,
"sJany men who came TO MS almost
total wrecks left Us good healthy citi-
zens and later became prominent IN
church work"
According to the Rev. ID. Stuart
Dodge, the cost of maintaining the
home al present is about $1,000 year.
most of which must be secured by vol
lmtary contribution. Within the last
Ave years the home has made wonder
full progress. 1t was moved IN 1902
from Eighty-sixth street and Madison
avenue, New York city, to Chester
Crest, where 1t has the advantage Of
the pure air and quarters sufficient to
accommodate $50 men at q time,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06

cheeks. ITO all outward appearance
it looked like my suit case. Since
came down here for the dance | had
no alternative but to wear this dress
or stay ut home 1t was no fault of
mine that the mistake was made. ] as.
sure YOU"
Miss Roger glanced contemptuously
at the white dress she wore. 81 was
forced to wear yours" she said, mot
having any other with me. took my
sisters suit case, Mrs Adams-Julia's
She used mine. for it held more. am
sure you will not object to coming
with me now to the dressing room and
exchanging"
Certainly not" Janet said proudly.
There was q frown settling on Car
strong desire to take Janet in his arms
and anathematize Miss Roger in for
chile terms. But the sting of broken
half promise and forgotten vows held
him aloof
what little hypOcrite she Isl" Miss
Roger exclaimed to him as she took
her across the floor. "She knew all
along 1t was mine" Darlington made
no comment.
Half an hour later. after solitary
smoke in a retired corner of the piaz-
"a. he came upon a little white figure
crying all alone.
Janet" he whispered anxiously,
bending tenderly over her, don't cry.
Where is that COMPOUNDED Egerton?
He shouldn't leave you here alone"
She raised her head proudly her tear
clouded eyes flashing. "Why always
that MANI" she cried childishly. Il
hate him. only want to be alone.
Please go away"
you're not engaged to him? You
don't like him. lie could hardly ac-
credit what his ears heard. "They
told me the day was set and'-
Janet put soft little hand over his
mouth.
"You did not seem to care sufficient
ly to find out-the TRUTH" she said
81 was afraid Of hearing the death
blow to my own hopes" he answered
her. "Janet"-he grasped her hands
boldly in his-'tell me now-I want my
fate settled at once-can't we go back
to that last sweet summer time and
start all over again, you and 1? Can't
we, dear? And we'll let the world
know 1t tonight, so that they will leave
us alone hereafter. Will you, Janet"
The throb of the orchestra drowned
the silence. Darlington put his arms
around her, and she did not protest
against it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06

ravorite Prescription without complete
success, Dr. Pierce weulA like to hear from
sueh psYssn-and 1t will be to her advant.
age 10 write o. he e6sss Ia perfect good
Nith, q reward Il tsos for any case Of the
above maiadies which he eAxnot cure.
Al wish u tell you Ne beusnt We have
received frop psag your remedies" writes mrs
Dan HALL, 81 Arodxsa 0fesn Co., Wis. "Two
years ago my daughters health began to fall.
kverything that could be thought o. was done
10 help her but Il was OF ne use When she
began to eomplsip she was quite stout; weighed
ITO, the picture Of good health, until about the
are Of fourteen. then In dx months she was 20
run down her weight was but 40 She kept
failing and 1 gave up, thinkins there was no no
use, she must die. Friends all said, You will
lose your daughter said fear / shail.
must say, doctor. that only for your favorite
Prescription my daughter would have been in
her grave to-day. When che had taken one,
half bottle the natural function was established
and we bought another one. making only two
bottles in al. and she completely recovered.
Since then she 10 as well as can be-
Doctor PisYce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, In paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of II one-cent stamps to pay ex-
pense Of mailing only. Address DR.. 4 v.
Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
An Eloquent Peroration.

And" said the rising young poll
tcian as he reached his eloquent perO-
ration, u predict that our candidate
will, whep the votes are counted, be
found to have ridden to success upon
a tidal wave OF glory that VIII bave
swept all before 1t like wild fire break
ing In flying spray upon the strand
where the sun Of victory shall blaze
forth its most effulgent rays upon the
close of one of the most noble. most
memorable campaigns that heye ever
been launched upon the sea of politics
to gather strength and carry all be
fore it like the cyclone sweeping across
the broad prairles from which even
the orb OF day has disappeared In ter
s>s."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
CHILDREN ARE SANE.
But GrOwnup People, Most OF Them,
Arc More or Less Insaue

But GrOwnup People, Most OF Them,
Are More or Less Insane.
There Is one disadvantage which is
involved in the very nature of educa-
tion-that is, that we have to assume
that grownup people are representa-.
tive. We have even to 90 the length
of assnmlng that grownup people are
sane. When we talk about encouraging
health In children and Encouraging
morbidity. when we talk of such and
such child being abnormal or inter
esting or neurotic or q geDius, we are
all the time taking for granted that we
ourselves have attained to what Is
profitable and eternal in human nature.
But there is at least something that
may reasonably be said upon the other
side. 1t may at least very plausibly
be maintained that il is children who
are, age after age, sane and reliable
and grownup people who are, age aft
er age, more or less fantastic and dis
concerning. The great majority Of
grownup people in any age will be In
all probability slightly insane; for since
no human philosophy is perfect, and
since every human philosophy natural
ly treats itself as If 1t were perfect, the
chances are IN every generation that
the majority Of educated people will be
certain OF something that
is quite untrue. Children, on the other
hand, 1t might be maintained, repre-
sent the actual primary and HntoHcbed
human nature. Whatever agrees with
that is sane; whatever disagrees with
II is eccentric Children are always
or. to limit the matter with
more precision, babies, at any rate, are
always babies. Byt fow will be so
paradOyicai as to maintain that men
ire always men or women always wo-
nen.-Black and White.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
ANTS KiDNAP THEIR FOES.
Raid NeighbOring villages and Car
ry OF Many Prisoners.


ry OF Many Prisoners.
DR.. H. C. McCOok tells of species
of kidnapping ants which make organ
lied attacks Oh other ant villages fol
the purpose of capturing slaves. Here
Is an account of the attack:
"At last the muster is complete
Mysteriousy, but effectively, the signal
Forward is given. and the column
moves from the hill. There Is no regu'
lar alignment. but show of solidarity,
holding of the ranks within close
compass and touch-a 'rout STEP In
fact. There is no general; there are no
subordinate officers, but such Is the
sympathetic unity that they seem to
move in response TO one will and COM
mand If every warrior is law unto
himself the law so binds and animates
and compels all alike1that the ends Of
an organized cohort are served.
Assault. battle and pillage follow
quickly upon the sortie. The objective
point OF the march is not far away.
A hundred yards distant is a Tuscan
village. The route thereto lies across
the edge of grove, over a fOotpath,
along fallen tree, under whose shelter
and shaded by tufts of grass is the
devoted commune 1t is feeble in num-
bers. and there is q bare show Of de-
Tense as the freebooters hurl them
selves upon the hill and plunge into
a
the first onset through unassailed or
secret passages. Some run the CANT
let through the assailing ranks. All
who can carry part Of the family
treasures-eggs. Larvae and pupa. Like
their BrObdingnagian brothers of the
human race. when disaster befalls their
first care Is for their offspring. The
fugitives mount into nearby clumps of
low wood plants, whence they look
down upon the devastation Of their
homes-with what feelings? For one
must suppose that the midgets do feel,
though sometimes he would fain hope
otherwise
Meanwhile the invaders issue from
the gates. bearing in their jaws the
Tuscan young and occasionally an
adult. They take the home trail, but
not in ordered ranks. 1t Is 60 as you
please now. They are welcomed back
by their black confederates, who receive
the captives and take them-their very
own sisters perhaps-into the domestic
quarters. The soldiers hurry back to
the scene of action. for their work is not |
yet finished. "-IIarper's Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
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STEER FEEDING.
Some General Points and the Ken
lucky Outlook In Particular.

some General Points and the Ken
lucky Outlook In Particular.
In feeding cattle the usual practice is
to take the animal from grass at about
eighteen months Of age and to feed
heavily on concentrated rations during
several months. During this period the
framework Of the animal is rounded
out and fat deposited among the organs
and tissues of the body. The tendency
for several years has been toward the
fattening of younger animals. The
four-year-old steer is a thing of the
past. while the three-yeGr-old steer is
rare. In some sections. especially
where the feeding period is long by
reason of the hard winters, some cattle
are marketed as long yearlings, having
baan fed continuously and sold az
baby beef"
The source of feeding cattle is with
the general farmer and western ranch
man The western cattle that were for
merly marketed from grass are being
shipped more and more into the corn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06

back throbbed with pain. But the worst
pain of all was to see my poor little
boy burning with those nasty sores.
At last l was persuaded by friend
across the street to try the Cuticura
Remedies. She gave me some Cuticura
Ointment Il think the box was about
half full - and piece Of Cuticura Soap.
1 followed the directions, bathing
Charlie and putting that nice Ointment
on the sores. Little by little, but so
surely, Charlie and 1 both got more
peace by day and more sleep by night.
The sores sort of dried up and went
away, and now Charlie is cured COM
pletely."
eyes, that fat little boy by the win
dow is Charlie, and his skin Is as white
as snow fake, thanks to the Cuticura
Remedies. / think everybody should
know about the Soap and Ointment,
and If II is going to help other mothers
with sick babies, go ahead and publish
what have told you"
Sold throughout the world Cuticurs Resolvent, &C.,
I'm form Of Chocolate Coated Pills. 25c. per vial Of COZ,
Ointment 50c, Soap 25c Depots. London 27 Charter.
house So Paris hue de Ia paixi boston. lS Columbus
Ave. Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props.
ug- Send for All About the Skim Scalp and Hair"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
His standard of Measurement.

IL thought you elaimed this was a
good restaurant" be gYnmblpd as they
passed from the room of the big dry
goods store.
"Well. isn't itf''
Bah. know Of q place over Oh
Madison street where you can get three
times 80 much as we've had for a quar-
ger. "-Ch1eagO Record Herald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
HAPPY MOTHERS
TOUCHING STORY
OF Baby's Dreadful Suffer.
Ing from Eczema.
CURED BY CUTICURA.
Now His skin Ia as White
as a Snow Flake.

"a terrible rash broke out on Char
Hes poor little face and spread to his
neck, chest and back. Ihad never seen
anything quite like 1t BEFORE" writes
Mrs. Helena Rath of 82l 10th Ave-, N. Y.
City. "Thc skin rose in little Jumps,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
NOT n Biz Accommodating.

"Mcanest folks ! ever saw In the
city" growIed the map from the way
back district why, when you find a
Teller goin' right your way with oae o.
them big cars he won't give you lift
without chargin' you nickel for it,
Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06

Professor OF Rhetoric Here is an
item OF news | would like In the pa
per.
City Editor Ito Office boSj-Here. Ben
ME. rewrite this. Fix 1t up t. print
Cleveland Leader.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06

much OF tile after
misery of woman
hood. Not My
Goes Nature often
need help In the
regular establish.
inent Of the wom-
anly function, but
there Il almost al
ways need Of some
safe, strengtbea
tonic, 70 OVERCOME
the lsuguor, nefv-
business and week
ness. commeniy -.
psrieucea at this
lime.
II there 10 an in.
valid woman, sG-
fering from female
weAkpess, proisp-
sue, or falling Of
womb. or from leu
coryhss who has
Haed DR. YieYcA,a
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
The Trying Time

In a young girls life is reached when
Nature leads her uncertain steps across the
line which divides sirlhood ftom woman
hood. Ignorance and neglect at this crit
ical period are largely responsible for
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06

and matter came
out. My baby's skin
was hot, and how
he did suffer. He
wouldn't eat, and
night after night I
walked the floor
with him, weak as I
was. Often I had
to stop because I
felt faint and my
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-04-06
Where She Failed.

Aiayteij-Can you keep a secret?
Elizabeth-Yes. easily. But l can't
help any one else keep one.-Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-07

[ must, and there's an end of it. Get
back as soon as you can"
Two hours later | was in the train,
going home.
When 1 got to Mr.. Buckley's, the old
gentleman ran out with a warm well
come.
Glad to see you, my boy"
Mrs. Buckley was equally delighted.
Il thought you would come and see
Mary off. She starts tomorrow"
With Contaro!'
Mary hadn't even looked at me. Her
face, though, was deep crimson.
81. 81 have bad news for Mary" | said
Bad news?'
Yes. Contaro is married man."
''Well?'
us that not dreadful"
mo. | think it is a great deal pleas
anter for Mary
Aunt Buckley, what do you mean?'
Why, that Mary will have lady for
q companion"
Mrs. Buckley, you told me in London
that your niece was engaged to Mr..
Contaro, and that you were buying her
wedding Dress
what nonsense! I told you that Mr..
COntaro has engaged Mary as a member
OF ms operate company, and she starts
| tomorrow
"Oh, Jackr cried Mary. "And did you
believe | was false to you?"
Forgive me, my darling; | have been
wretched for many weeks"
Il forgive you, Jack"
Really"
Eyes, really"
Then let us be married tomorrow
jack
Yes. [ am not a rich man, but
have got promoted, and | can keep you
| in comfort; and it will be nicer to be
IN London with me than travelling with
Contaro, will it not?'
Yes, dearest. New York Daily
News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-07
When You Are Broke.

Few men who rise to wealth or to pO-
sltlons such that they have appointments
at their disposal are without number OF
friends who, having less backbone, OF
being of the proverbially unlucky class,
look TO the more successful for frequent
rescue from disaster.
A certain Pittsburger, who has made
more than little money by thrift and
foresight, is no exception to the rule. He
has friend who has many dreams, but
all Of them turn out baseless. Among
this friends weaknesses is ''playing thu
doing the bOokies than anyone else in the
city. The fact that the bookies KEEP
right on in the business does not seem tt
discourage him entirely.
Each time he goes broke it is his habit
to call on his rich friend and make a
touch, explaining that he has a new plan
which will enable him to repay all he has
borrowed" and have something left be-
sides
Not very long ago he went to this
friends office and explained that he was
on the inside of the races at Hot Springs
and if he could secure $500 was sure OF
making it increase at ar alarming gait
He secured the 500 and departed for
the health Mecca. Three days later on s
Saturday afternoon, came a telegram
saying:
Il am broke. How shall / act?''
The prosperous friend took until Mon
day morning to think out the appropriate
answer. Then he wired:
Act as if you were broke. "-Pittsburg
Gazette
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-07
BoER VETERAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Breeding Over Undeserved Disgrace
Causes Him to Take Life

Brooding over undeserved disgrace
due to charges of treachery during the
South African war, James Curran, a sill
versmith and a veteran of the Boer army,
committed suicide in his lodgings in
Brooklyn, \. Y.
Curran was a native of Ireland. When
the war between Great Britain and the
Beers broke out he was at work in the
Kimberly mines. He had saved small
competence and contributing this to the
Boer cause, raised company of scouts
of which he became captain. This COM
pany was successful f1r a time, but in a
skirmish before l4adys.3lith the whole
company was wiped out, all of the mem
bers being either killed or captured by
the British.
Capt Curran was made prisoner, but
within week he escaped anG rejoined
the Beers. There he was accused of hav-
ing led his men into a trap. He was
found guilty and sentenced to be shot,
but escaped two days before the proposed
execution. Making his way to Cape
Town, Curran took ship for America
and secured employment.
A few weeks ago Curran gave away his
sword, remarking to friend that he
could not bear the sight of it any longer,
as it continuously reminded him of I'M
deserved disgrace.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-07
Shoes for Outing Purposes.

For seashore and country the tan and
white shoes are rivals for favor this
year. Dealers generally predict that tans
will be extremely popular next year, and
there is no reason to believe that white
buckskin and canvas will be in disfavor.
High boots for mountain climbing and
pedestrian trips are being sold in both
black and tan this summer, with tan a
favorte. The russell shade is generally
used in this class of goods. The noun
tain boots are made Of heavy grained
calfskin with extended soles. These are
seen only in lace. This is said to be the
only style Of shoe fit FOR mountain climb
ing Button shoes do not fit snugly
enough for walking or climbing, and if
used sore feet would be likely to result.
Riding boots in tan are also considered
the swell thing just now.-Shoe Retailer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-07
The Daily Newspaper.

Are you a reader of daily newspapers:
If so the Evening Wisconsin is noted for
its interesting special features which
have anchored it in the homes of Milwau-
kee and the state at large: The Spinning
Wheel" a department Of humorou stories
and witticisms; the 'Woman's World"
a page devoted to the interests of wom-
en-; a review Of books and periodicals,
and Sunshine and Christian Endeavor
news. A daily short story is also a
strong attraction. If you are not already
reading the Evening Wisconsin you
should do so. Terms, $1.OO for three
months by mail.
THE EVENING WISCONSIN CO.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-07
Adventures of a Thousand Franc Note

A lady passing down the Rue Richie
lieu had the misfortune to lose a pocket
book containing, among other valuables,
a 1000 franc note. The pocket book was
picked up by a chairmender named Re
maud, who lives at Montreaux; and he
placed it very carefully III his pocket and
proceeded home. 1t is not often that a
chairmender has occasion to change a
note for that amount, and Renaud, rec
ognizing the impossibility of turning it
into gold without detection, agreed with
a friend to do the business for the con-
sideration of 100 francs.
This friend, Lucien Mathern, also
chairmender, was in his turn filed with
apprehension. The difficulty was solved
by the aid Of a horticulturist, named
Simonnet, who kindly consented to buy
himself horse for 800 francs and re-
turn the change. Renaud thus became
richer by 600 francs. All might then
have gone well if, two days later, it had
not been discovered that the horse had
been stolen from dealer at Meaux
This led to the arrest of the trio, and
later in the day the police put their
hands on the horse thieyes.-Paris Mes
aHnger.