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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
MORMONS' MANY WIVES
"Sister Marriages" Custom With
Latter Day Saints

Investigation of the "sister
marriages" of the MOrmOns, which
has resulted from the confession
of Andrew Jansen, the historian Of
the church, who appeared as a
witness at the Smoot case hearing
and told how he had married and
was living at the same time with
two sisters, reveals the fact that
the custom is common among the
leaders Of the sect.
Brigham Young was among the
first to set the example. In the
early part of his matrimonial
career he made the acquaintance
of two beautiful girls in Utah.
Soon after he met them he received
a divine revelation" admonish-
ing him to endow them with all
his worldly goods--that is, all that
had not been distributed among
the wives he already had. These
girls were twins, and it was diff
cult even for members of their
family to distinguish one from
the other. Brigham Young dot.c-
mined to wed one of them.
On the day of the ceremony,
however, the chosen sisters heart
failed her, and she persuaded the
other one to take her place at the
altar. Brigham Young did not
discover the deception for several
days. When he learned the facts
he sent the bride into exile-for-
bidding her all company for
number of years. Soon afterward
he welded the other sister.
The late Bishop johnson of
Springville, Utah. welded five
sisters. Stephen Moat of Ameri-
can Fork, Utah, welded three
sisters, all of whom with their score
or more children, live in one house
at American Fork.
Ions Newman If Monroe, Utah,
varied the monotony of his matri-
monial life by marrying two
buxom Utah women, the first of
whom is the mother of the second.
Joseph Atkins of Preston, Idaho,
followed Newman's example.
William Vaughan, the bishop of
Millisville, Utah, holds the record
for "sister marriages" Among
his wives are three pair of sisters.
He event through the temple
three times, and each time lie
carried two sisters on his arms"
Hyrum Watson's case may ftly
close the list. Hyrum welded two
sisters ON the same day. Less
than year afterward wife No. l
had twin boys. Four days later
wife No. 2 had twin girls.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
Acids and Water,

Acids have a strong affinity for
water, which they will even extract
from any substance containing it
with which they are brought in con-
tact; hence when an acid comes in
contact with the mucous membrane
of the mouth and throat the watery
secretion which keeps these parts
moist and flexible is so far absorbed
as to give rise to that dry, harsh and
stringent sensation which is COM
monty spoken Of as drawing" the
mouth, and SO as a result copious
supply of fresh saliva is produced.
Mineral acids, by their chemical
action, not only draw the mouth
and set the teeth on edge as they
are taken, but also injure the enam-
81 of the teeth, unless the precau-
ton is taken to suck them in
through glass tube or quill.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
Problem of White ana Black

Booker r. Washington discussed
the problem of the negro and his
future in this country last week
in all address before the Metho'
dist Social Union of New York.
Reduced to its last ANALYSIS y
Washington said. "there are two
questions that constitute the prob
lem of the country as far as the
black and white races are con-
cerned. The answer to the one
rests with my people. the other
with the white race.
"For my race one of its dangeri
is that it may grow impatient and
feel that it can get upon its feel
by artificial and superficial efforts
rather than the slower but surel
process OF one step at Q time
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
A BABOON HERO.
An Incident OF a Stirring Monkey Hunt

An Incident OF a Stirring Monkey Hum
In Africa.
The German naturalist, Herr
Brehm, tells this story Of his adj
venture with balloons in Africa:
"Our dogs, beautiful. slender
greyhounds, accustomed to fight
successfully with hyenas and other
beasts of prey, rushed toward the
balloons, which from a distance
looked more like beasts Of prey than
like monkeys, and drove them hasti-
ly up the precipices to right and
left. But only the females took
fight. The males turned to face
the dogs, growled, beat the ground
with their hands. opened their
mouths wide, showed their glitter
ing teeth and looked at their adj
versaries so furiously and malicious
ly that the hounds, battle hardened
and usually bold, shrank back dis
comited and almost timidly sought
safety beside us.
"Before we had succeeded m stir
ring them up to show fight the posi-,
ton of the monkeys had changed
considerably, and when the dogs
charged second time nearly all the
herd were in safety.
"But one little monkey, about
half a year old, had been left be-
hind. 1t shrieked loudly as the dogs
rushed toward it, but succeeded m
gaining the top Of g rock before
they had arrived. Our dogs placed
themselves cleverly, so as to cut of
its retreat, and then we thought
that they would catch it.
"That was not to be. Proudly
and with dignity, without hurryine
in the least OF paying any heed to
us, an old male stepped down from
the security of the rocks toward the
hard pressed little one, walked to,
ward the dogs without betraying the
slightest fear, held them in check
with glances. gestures and sounds
that seemed almost like ineligible
speech, slowly climbed the rock,
picked up the baby monkey and re.
treated with it before we could
reach the spot and without the
slightest attempt to prevent him on
the part of the dogs.
"While the patriarch of the troop
performed this brave and unselfsh
deed the other members, densely
crowded on the cliff, uttered sounds
which / had never before heard from
balloons. Old and young, males and
females, roared, screeched, snarled
and beloved all together, so that
one would have thought that they
we're struggling with leopards OF
other dangerous beasts.
"I learned later that this was tn,
monkeys battle cry. 1t was intend
ed to intimidate us and the dogs
possibly also to encourage the brave
old giant who was running into such
evident danger before their eyes, p ::
Youths Companion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
His Punishment,

Father (who has gone into the
pantry Unexpectedly and finds Will
liam, aged ten, stealing biscuits =
Now, William, what do you mean by
this? Do you know that the law
Furnishes people for small oifenses'
"Well, you stole once and did not
get punished"
OPP
"Yes, father. You stole mothers
heart"
Fright, my son, but, remember, !
got severe punishment for that. |
got life sentence and am at 1t
still"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
Fraternal Orders.

Rockbridge Lodge, No. SO. /. U. 0. +.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hail.
Lexington Lodge, No. sc, X. Of P,
meete every Tuesday night,at Odd Fell
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters OF
Rebekah, meets every Monday night, at
Odd Fellows Hail.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons meets 1st and Ord Nor
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, Mol Royal
Arcanum, meets 1st and Bird Friday
nights in each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lee jackson Council, No. 81, Junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
end and 4th Friday nights, at Odd Fellows
Hail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
Wooden Mills for Sale

We offer for sale Browns" Wooden
Mills. located 3 miles west of Lexington.
The property consists Of l6t acres OF
land, on which is located the factory,
buildings and machinery Gncluding one
set OF buhrs for grinding CORN, saw mill,
mansion house, two tenant houses, out
houses, orchard Of 300 trees and & lime
stone quarry, Of fine quality, both for
building purposes and for making lime
price, $4,000. Apply to
NAV 40 1908 MOORE & MOORE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
Relative FatalitV.=A per-

son is more liable to meet death
by accidental injuries than by any
Othersingle cause except consump-
ton, pneumonia or heart disease.
1.-THE latter term, however, is vague
and unreliable.) A person is
twice as liable to die from accident
as from old age. Typhoid fever,
cancer, apoplexy, inflammation of
the brain and meningitis, paraly-
sis, diphtheria, diseases of the
stomach, liver and brain, all these
are slight menaces to life compar-
ed with the accident hazard
The INSURANCE PnEss.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
GREATLY REDUCED ONE-WAY
Colonist Fares to The West
-VIA--
Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad.

During the months of March and
April the Baltimore d Ohio Railroad
win place on sale daily, from all
Stations 'ONE-WAF COLONIST tick
cts to principal points in California,
Arizona, British Columbia, Colorado,
Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, South
Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming, ETC., at greatly reduced
For tickets and full information,
cal! on or address Ticket Agents,
baltimore d Ohio Railroad.
mch9-St
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
GEMS IN VERSE
Alone.

Alone.
He has not any homo
Save what he hires;
He warns his weary limbs
At allen fires.
No woman clasps his hands
Within her twain;
No children swell his pride
Or soothe his pain.
He has no memories sweet
To brood upon;
No echo of little feet
Before him gone
Times wintry winds lay bare
His massey head;
The weight Of age and care
Is In his tread
How will he meet that hour
When, overthrown
His dreams Of place and power,
He falls alone?
Frank Putnam In National Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
FIRES
os arg destructive, but comparatively few IN member
about 10000 annually in the United States.
Curious FaCts.-The death

Curious Facts. The death
late due to accidents and injuries
is highest among persons 45 years
of age and over.
The average age at death from
accidents is about 93.5.
A person is 100 times more
liable to "catch" an accident than
fatal case of consumption or
pneumonia, and about 1000 timss
more liable to iscatch" an acciden
than a fatal case Of liver disease.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
Say H..

The reported disappearance OF
the sea of Azof recalls that old re-
mark that the sea ceaseth and 1t SUI
fceth us. Articulate that. please'-
Boston Herald,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
Place Your Order Early
Patent Process Fertilizer lime
Read testimonial by party who used last and convinced
that II good thing

BUENA VISTA Va, Feb. Oath 1904.
ROckbridge Lime & Stone Co., Lexington, Va.
Gentlemen Il used of Patent Process Fertilizer Lime
on my corn and tomatoes last with great advantage
used the worst and poorest piece of land ad
and che stronger and better than richer land adonn
upon which had used other fertilizers.
My tomato crop showed to a where used the Patent Pro
Lime The vines heavier and stok and remained
geene longer and had larger and fruit The difference
marked the alongside planted with ote fertilizer that
called representative Buena Vista gentlemen plot
to the remarkable results They vouch for this statement
Respectfully yours,
Il Z. PAGE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30

kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
a arrangement Of the kidneys and cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment OF
the kidneys. If you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking DR.. Kilner's
Swamp-ROot, the grea. kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing 1t. and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled to
60 often during the day, and 10 get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root Is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and sold
by all druggists in flfty-cent and one-dollar
5 IT,; * :; :;Si e eli: s e: !:
covery and book that @-asas s ssl..ssskR
tells all about II, both Home Of swamp.Root.
sent free by mail. Address DR.. Kimer & Co.
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmcr's
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. ". on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-03-30
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

sc prevailing in this
rous because so decep-
iM tive. Many sudden
~ deaths are caused by
. it heart disease,
~ pneumonia, heart
. failure or apoplexy
r are often the result
| of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
= kidney ois on d
~ blood will attack the
. vital organs or the
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01
yu~ sole knowledge of the ne

] the people there d1ffcr from OUR I
inhabitants, can only be guessed by
corrIr4rr-on with animal nature Oh this
email, --,hcre Of ours. More important
10 VS. Is a knowledge of ourselves
KNOW THYSE-F" was an old Greek
thought, How to take care of ones
cyu }oiy IS not so simple as some think:
the human mechanism is a wonderful
thing and requires watching.
One man who has done more to teach
the american people how to care for their
b,d.es than almost any other, is DIR. X. V.
pjercr. of Buffalo, N. Y, the Author of the
Common Sense Medical Adviser" He
saws L IS not the quantity of the food
eaten which produces strength and health
fFoT some people can keep strong on a very
r,ragr~ Diet, but it is how much food IS
Qjfo,irf and assimilated by the blood and
carried - nouTish every organ of the body.
II f. therefore, vitality necessary for the
bofv that the stomach be in healthy
s,atr II disease of the stomach, or what is
called "stomaCh trouble" prevents proper
nutrition then the heart, liver, lungs, and
kidneys do not get proper food-they are
not fed On rich red blood and in conse-
ouence begin to show signs of distress.
Gu,ward.y these signs may be PIN Piles
and cruptIOns on skin, pale face, sleepless
nights tired. languid feelings, or, by reason
Of the nerves not being fed on pure blood.
they become starved, and we receive a
gaming III the pain we call neuralgia
Rheumatism. too. is blood disease. After
year- Of practice and study Dr. Pierce
found that an Alternative Extract, which he
named Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery made from the extracts of several
plants. invariably produced tonic effect
upon the system. 1t helped the process of
absorption of the healthy elements in the
food and increased the red corpuscles of
tie blood as well as eliminated the poisons
from the system.
Business is business. No time for head
aches. Constipation causes them. Doctor
PierCe'S Pleasant Pellets cure them by cur,
ing the cause. Laxative and mild.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01

woman's conduct is always loyal
to the promptings of her heart, and
it Yields to its throbbings as the
leaves band to the wooing OF the
breezes. The lips may attempt to
deceive, but in her conduct and in
her ministry you will see that index
finger pointing forever at the object
of her worship and idolatry.-R
Times
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01

Bill Collector-The boss wants to
know when you're going to settle this
account.
Mr.. Slingin de Munnaway-Piease
tell your boss his curiosity i'll that
direction is no greater than mine.
Kindly refrain from slamming the
door as you go out. 1t jars on my
nerves.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01

Mrs. Elizabeth II. Thoinpson,H
of LiIIydaIe, N.Y., Grand Worthy
Wise Templar, and Member of
W.C.T.U., tells how she recov-
cred by the use of Lydia E.
Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PINKnAM IL am one
Of the many of your grateful friends
who have been cured through the use
of Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and who can to-day
thank YOU for the fine health i en- Joy.
When l was thifty-fvc years old, l
suffered severe baclSacEe and frequent
bcaring-down pains; in fact, 1 he'd
womb trouble l was very anxious to
get well, and reading of the cures your
Compound had made, l decided To try
it. took only six bottles, but it built me
up ndcured me entirely of my troubles.
"My family and relatives were
naturally is gratificd as L was. My
niece had heart trouble and nervous
prostration, and was considered incur
able. She took your Vegetable Com
pound and 1t cured her in q short time.
and she became well and strong, and
her home to her great Joy and her hus-
bands delight was blessed with baby.
I know of q number Of others who
have been cured Of different kinds of
female trouble, and am satisfied that
YOUR Compound is the best medicine
for sick women."-MRs. ELIZABETH IL.
THOMPSON. Box los, Lillydalc, NY. -
$4,000 forfeit If criminal Of dbers letter proving
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01

The man who invented the monkey
wrench is living in obscurity in New
York, while the man who invented
the monkey dinner is living in luxury
at Observation-Disclosures Post.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01

Mrs. Jones-Did Smartly give you
that plugged dollar? Why don'tyou
give it back to him?
Jones-Ii | did he would think If
was because ] couldn't pass it off,
and | don't him to think I'm not
lust rs smart as he is.-Detroit Free
Press.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01

The humors of the telegraph are
very amusing. The story is told
that Ernest Renan once had occasion
to telegraph across the British chan
mel the subject of a proposed lecture
of his in Westminster Abbey. The
subject as written by him was "The
Influence of Rome on the Formation
OF Christianity. 1t was published
in England as 1.-The Influence OF Rum
on the Digestion of Humanity"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01
A Pleasant Pill.

No pill is as pleasant and positive as De
Wits Little Early Risers. DeWltt's Little
Early Risers are so mild and effective that
children, delicate ladies and weak people en-
Joy their cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills sold. Soldat
Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01
REPUBLICAN DILEMMA.

Opposition to Crumpacker's Plan Of
Reducing Southern Representation
Develops Ia New Quarter-Frieads
of the Negro Think Il Gives Tacit
Approval to the Suffrage Amend.
ment in Southern States and Adam
dons His Political Future There.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01
WHY THE SOUTH Is SOLID.

A Northern Papers Opinions on the
Subject-The South Cannot Vote for
the Party OF Reconstruction Out.
RACES, Force Bills, Bloody Shirts
and Negro Expioitation-RepubIican
Leaders Should Change Their Atti.
tude Toward the South.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-12-01
A Costly Histake.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionally life itself is the price OF mis-
take. but you'll never be wrong if you take
DR. Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia, dir
illness. headache, liver or bowel troubles.
They are gentle yet thorough. 25c at Mel
willie Dorsey's drug store.
"Oh, you darling! am so glad to
hear of your happiness. What did
Mr.. Dickson say when he proposed?'
s'He said he had loved me from the
very first
81 should never have suspected
that: he is such young looking
man!"-TOwn and Country.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15

1917.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15
The Big Fun show.u u

Manager Nimitz will present on
Saturday, Dec. II, at Turner
Opera House the novelty of u big
standard price attraction for one
night only at 20, 80, IS cents
prices of admission. "Uncle Josh
Spruceby" a New England COM
edy.drama now in its eighth sue
cessful year will be presented by
a big company of twenty people.
A big band and u magnificent or.
chestra accompany the troupe,
and the occasion will mark a rev.
olution in amusement. The now
city of seeing a big Legitimate
production with all its wealth Of
special scenery-working mechani-
cal effects and a competent COM
pany in an enjoyable play assures
a packed house.
An early reservation of seats is
advised, as the engagement is fer
one night only. A big street
parade and concert at 3 p. m. will
be given.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15
Concert of PRAYER.

The Protestant churches of San
Angelo, except the Protestant
Episcopal church, have agreed TO
hold a series of meetings early in
the new year, to be called q con.
cert of prayer. The first of these
meetings will be held Oh Tuesday
night, the 3D. os January. in the
Baptist church, Rev. Simeon
Shaw, leader. Second, meeting,
Wednesday, January 4, III Chris
tiaE church, Rev. j. w Siler,
leader. Third meeting, Thursday,
January 5, in Methodist church.
Rev. g. Smith, leader. Fourth
meeting, Friday, January 6, IN
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
Rev. S. i. Shore, leader. Fifth
meeting. Saturday, January 7th,
in Presbyterian church, Rev. A &.
l.. Barr, leader. Sixth meeting,
Monday, January 9th, in Baptist
church, Rev A. Low, leader
Notice of further meetings will
be given in due time.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15

f. S, Kirby left Sunday for
Goldthwaite to be gone for three
or four days.
Ride with Farpuhar's Hack,
Sidney Evans driver Phone 1856
day, No. 6 nights.
Lee Spring, merchant and post
master at the thriving little city
of Water Valley, was in the city
two or three days of last week on
business.
-Currier, Thames IL Co., the
hustling real estate dealers, have
moved their offices to the new
March building upstairs and ask
their friends to call on them in
their new quarters. 49tf
Dr.. w. A. Carnes returned
Sunday from Kosciusko, Miss,
where he accompanied the re-
mains of his hrother-in-law, S. O,
Hammond.
Buy your trees from Nussbaum-
er, the florist. He is here to stay
and is financially responsible and
if anything should not be as you
think it was represented, you
know where to find him.
If you want something new in
Xmas decorations, see Nuss-
banners al,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15
The ideal Sow,

My idea of typical brood SOW for
general purposes is that she should be
large and roomy, broad on the back,
with well sprung ribs, limbs of medi-
UNI length, strong foot and pastern,
deep sides, full flank, very broad, heavy
hams, with back slightly arched. She
should have a short, fine head, wide be-
tween eyes, heavy jowl and large heart
girth, not cramped or wrinkled. Above
all else she must be of stock that Is
well known to be prolific, as this char
acteristic is without doubt hereditary.
Cor. Northwestern Swine Breeder.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15

The Racket store has recently
been adorned with a brand new
sign on its Beauregard Avenue
entrance and the new lettering
looms up alright. This popular
store is rapidly forging to the
front and when its new building
is completed after the first of the
new year it will take its new
place away up next to the head Of
the procession.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15
For Christmas.

Special holiday perfumes. Moth
ing nicer In the city for presents.
Also face preparations, Cream of
Roses, Pearl Face Bleach, Freck-
eleater AID rouges Phone 232.
Mrs. GUTHALs,
81 West Harris ave.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15

Nice Photos will please your
friends better than anything you
can give them for Christmas pres.
ents. Ragsdale is showing some
new things and making special
prices fer the holidays. He can
please you III price and quality.
Come now, do not put it off.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15
GIenmore Water Power Gin

Is running every day. Good
good sample, prompt
work. / buy seed cotton, and
seed. Glenmore Farm, southeast
Of San Angelo. G. b. METCALFE.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1904-12-15
Ladies' Hair Preparations.

Orders taken for hair switches
which never fade | always try to
please. Use my hair shampoo; you
will like it.-MRs. GUTHALs, west
Harris Ave-, phone 232. 81