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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31
JOYS OF COMFY ISLAND.
How the Wearied New-Yorlxer Recre,
ates by the Seashore.


In no place is the search for pleas
ure marked by more strange eccentri-
cities than at Coney Island. On the
very hottest Saturday afternoons in
August thousands of the city toilers,
exhausted with the heat and worn out
with the weeks labor, pack themselves
into steamboats, and trolley cars and
come hurrying down to enjoy breath
of the cool sea air. Arrived at the
world-famous ocean beach, one would
naturally expect to see them plunge
without delay into the refreshing salt
waves. But the habitual Coney Island
visitor pays scant heed to the ocean
breeze or the refreshing salt waves.
He hurries from railroad depot and
steamboat landing to the heart of the
densely populated region of chowder
pots, photograph galleries, variety
shows, fortune tellers and other char
acteristic Coney Island attractions
Once within the limits of this en-
chanted territory, the perspiring citi-
zen plunges with animation into the
whirlpool of enjoyment that lies be-
fore him. The lung-tester claims his in
slant attention; and, placing filthy
rubber mouthpiece to his lips. he blows
until his face turns purple and his
lungs threaten to split, in an insane
attempt to force the pointer on a dial
to the unattainable number that will
yield him an unavoidable cigar.
Having had all the fun that he can
with the refreshing lung tester, he
passes on to the sister device known
as the "try -your-strength," and by pay
ment of nickel secures the privilege
of pounding with an enormous mallet,
in the hope of reaching a number
which lies only within the powers of
the proprietor of the machine.
Cheered and invigorated by these
two forms of exercise, the amusement
seeker next proceeds to the photo
graph gallery and secures a tintype
of himself that his own mother would
fail to recognize; then on to the for
tune teller, where a soothsayer, who
is also a chiropodist, pictures for him
a future state which he knows he car
never realize. These forms of amuse
ment exhausted, there still remain tn,
variety shows in which the worst act,
in the world are performed by tn,
worst serio-comic and played-out sons
and dance men known to the moderI
stage; the hot corn spread with ranci,
butter; the "loop the loop" in whicl
enjoyment is favored with the pun
gent spice of peril; and the thousan,
and one opportunities for stalking an,
losing money on reputed games o
chance that are really the surest kin,
Of sure things.-Leslie's Monthly.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31
. GORGE HAYDEN was really L

"a GORGE HAYDEN was really no
W7 such great villain after all.
Put badly, he had merely
fiirted with a girl of a lower position
in life than his own, and left her. Yet
circumstances and the girl had be-
fore long made the affair seem heart
less tragedy, and for two miserable
years George Hayden had been haunt
ed by it.
There was no doubt that he had
made love, generally with gay non
chalance, occasionally with fervor, to
Kate Moon, of Mossdyke farm.
1t was during that summer when he
was off fishing in Devon, and the
weather was beyond eproach-except
for fishing. The trout would not bite,
and Kate Moon was beautiful, tall and
black haired, with a complexion of the
proverbial Devon milk and roses; a
magnificent, passionate, impulsive girl.
1t was an artistic pleasure to him to
see her coming toward him in her lilac
cotton gown-she always wore lilac
cotton gowns unlike any one else's, full
gathered and dainty, with a bordering
of palest pink around hem and waist
the effect was one of lavender and
roses.
1t was when the rector came back
after his holiday, bringing with him his
sister, his niece and-quite by coinci
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31

camera, and thousands who do not,
know of the trick shutter by which
apparent marvels are accomplished.
This photograph is admirably modelled
and so well executed-like the gentle
man who was beheaded-that one is
forced to the conclusion that the per-
son who made it is a consummate ar
fist. The illusion is not unlike some
produced by the late Hermann, the
prestidigitateur.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31

dence-a college friend Of Hayden,
that mischief began, and 1t began
without delay, for the college friend
recognizing Hayden in the village, In
troduced him to the rectory party, and
Hayden promptly fell In love, gen
timely this time with Sybil Dove. the
rector's niece.
1t did not take Kate Moon long
either, to see her doom.
Hayden, 1t is true, was little trou-
bled at first, but that was merely an
noyance with himself for the careless
way in which he had talked love
"desecrated," he called it-but he did
not dream of the manner in which
Kate would take it.
No one but Hayden and Kate her
self knew of that terrible night of re-
elimination when the moon shone
down on the final meeting in Dalling
wood.
BY the next night Hayden had left
the village by the next Sunday Kate
Moon had left the world; she had
drowned herself in the river-the pref
ty river where the trout had fought
shoy of Hayden's rod and line.
And Hayden began that terrible two
years with the sight Of the girl con-
stantly before his eyes, in her lilac
gown. with the rose-pink bands about
her waist and hem, and with her last
words in his ears.
"Teu her about me, and see what
rhe'n say of your Lowell Tell her, say
or I'll curse you to your very marriage
dayl-aye, to your very deathbed; III
walk and sit and stand between you
and you shall never bide in peace"
Then what had seemed but sum
mer's Irritation shocked Hayden as 9
heartless tragedy, and grew and grew
trto his life till he became to himself
q sort of banned wanderer.
About two years later Hayden me-
sybil Dove in Rome, and for the frs
dime the wretched tragedy became lest
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31
Hug Was Expensive.

Geraldine" said Tompkins to the
maiden who had just accepted him,
"this is indeed the supreme moment
of my life. The divine joy of holding
you in my arms as my promised wife
is far beyond any earthly happiness l
have ever dreamed"
Geraldine nestled lovingly.
81 have had my share of this worlds
pleasures" Tompkins continued, ten
derby. ''In this moment they are all
eclipsed. 1 have had my share of this
worlds sorrows. In the heavenly exal-
tation of your love they are all forgot
ten. With you in my arms my soul is
beyond reach of earthly troubles and
translated sits serene
Deliciously impulsive, Geraldine
clasped her arms about him and
pressed herself to his noble heart, says
the New York Times. Then, oh, cruel
fatel in the midst of his exaltation the
love light faded from poor Tomukins'
eyes, and with wild cry he clutched
at his heart.
"Just my luck" he gasped weakly.
"Confound it, Geraldine, that last hug
of yours completely crushed two cigars
In my vest pocket-15 cents straightr'
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31
THE TRICK CAMERA.

Herewith is one of the best trick
photos that have been produced recent
ly. 1t is long step in advance of
those which depict the same person
in different attitudes. The plate gives
no evidence of how the thing was ac-
complished, but every one who owns a
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31

"There were others present at the
time" Miss Ulden was saying coyly,
land he asked If he couldn't see me
apart"
1.-The ideaw exclaimed Miss Bitter;
"just because your teeth and hair are
false, does he think you come apart?"
Philadelphia Ledger.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31
THE DRAGONS.

Frlnce Vordgern-so the ancient tales
stronghold sought to build in widest Wales:
But some fell power frustrated each essay
And nightly wrecked the abors of the day:
III Merlin came, and babe the builders ALL
6eneath the escarpd and many-bastioned wall
Dig deep; and 10, two dragons DER whose lair
Nothing secure might rise. lay sleeping there.
Search the foundations you that build state,
For II the dragon forms of Wrath and Hate
Lie cooled below, and darky bide their hour
Fear walks the rampant Fear ascends the tower
ana let 1t not content you that they Sleep
Drive them with strong entertainments to the deep.
First of such charms is Perfect Justice; then
Comes the hearts word that conquers beasts and men
NO other craft shall serve-no spells but these
Drive the old dragons to the whelming seas.
Review.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-12-31

The trouble with the man who tells
good lie is that he admires it 50
much he keeps on adding few triic.
nhngs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The County School Board OF
Rockbridge at their meeting held
Saturday discussed the question
of increased district taxes as the
most practicable method of provid'
ing additional school funds. As
the result of this discussion
several districts asked for an in
creased district levy, so that the
efficiency of the schools might be
increased. When the matter came
up before the Board of Super
visors at their meeting Monday
slight increases were allowed in
three districts, and in two in
stances not what was asked for.
Both the Board of Supervisors and
the County School Board nave the
best interests of the public schools
of Rockbridge at heart, and are
willing and anxious to increase
their efficiency.
There seems to be a growing
tendency to consolidate schools
and extend the length of the terms.
BY consolidation the attendance
will proportionately increase, and
this will result in better work.
Two or three teachers in a prop
erly graded school can do IN ore
satisfactory work than double the
number of teachers where each is
compelled to scatter his forces by
teaching all the grades. In order
that the consolidated schools may
be well patrOnized good roads are
necessary, therefore the improve
ment of the schools IS dependent
upon the improvement of the public
roads. So let us have better roads,
fewer schools, longer terms and
better teachers with increased
LAY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Gi1mOre's Mills
RENE

Gazette CO'reSpondence.
July 25-Mr. j. s. Lofts met with a
painful accident last Wednesday
evening. While hauling up wheat as
ho was driving in with load, several
OF the sheaves slipped off the front
end OF the wagon and fell upon the
horses which scared them and caused
them to run. Mr.. Lofts was thrown
off the wagon right in front, causing a
wheel to pass over him, breaking one
rib on the right side and njuring the
right lung. DIR. j. II. Laird was
promptly called and rendered neces.
sary treatment; and at this writing
Mr. Lofts is resting as well as can be
expected.
Miss Kate Thompson of buchanan,
spent several days last week visiting
friends in our vicinity.
Miss Matte Wade, who has been
visiting relatives at Saltpetre, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. Il. ID: OgLen returned Tuesday
froHi visiting his brother II. A. Ogden
at Clifton Forge.
jim SwINGER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
PARKER'S NOTIFICATION

August 10th has been fixed upon
as the date for the notifica ton of
Judge Alton B. Parker of his
nomination as candidate for the
Presidency by the Democratic
National Convention. grhe .-cere-
monies, in deferance'toIhe wishes
of Judge Parker, will be simple
and will take place at his home
at EsOpus, N. Y. 1t is not expect
ed that the distinguished candi-
date will make speech Of any
length, nor that he will discuss in
timately any of the campaign
issues. This will be done by his
letter of acceptance which will be
Issued "a week or ten days later.
The )tification of Hon. Henry
G. Davis, the Democrtic nominee
for Vice-President, will take place
August 18th at the White Sui
phur Springs, w. Va. Senator
Davis also desires simplicity.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Real Estate and Property Trans =
fers Recorded

Atho NNNOiNSu
The following deeds of bargain an
sale were entered of record in tn
Clerks Office of Rockbridge count,
during the week ending July &c:
S. Med. Moore's admr. to VIM. A
Anderson, 1918 acres in Lexington,
adj. grantee, $4,000.
j. II. Dunlop to st. James BaI-
fist church (colored), acre neal
Buena Vista, adj. grantcr.
Margaret j. Burks to Lucy j.
Burks, one lot on Pocahontas street
Glasgow, 1925.
William Ford and wife to Rachel
| Potter, their entire interest in two
tracts of land adj. grantor in buffalo
district, containing 81 44-1O0 acres and
40 acres respectively.
R. NJ. Fix and wife to w. S. Johns
ton, their interest in As acres near
Toad Run, adj. Fan ME Goodbar,
$75.
Frank Il. Glasgow, commr. to John
w. Mccoy hous, and lot OF 1910
acres in eastern portion of Lexington,
800.
Mary l.. Balm to John A. Knick 81.
Sc acres at north end of House noun
tain adj. John A. Hamilton, $3.50.
Frank Il. Glasgow commr. to Mary
Ann Hinty, house and lot in eastern
part of Lexington, adj. j. w. Mccoy,
$115.
The Glasgow Construction and I'M
provement Company to Mrs. Annie
l.. Moxley, lot on Pocahontas street
in Glasgow, $500,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Negroes Republican

zine census gives 2,O65, 9S9
negroes in the United States of vot-
ing ageH
"This statement shows plainly
that there are l55, 900 negro votes
in the seven States named, while
the Republicans had u total major
ity of less than A ,0C0 votes. Or,
in other words, there are between
three and four times as many
negro votes in these States as the
Republican majority in the States
named in 1902. If these States
were added to the Democratic
column a Democratic President
would be certain Of election"
We believe that proposition to be
es ablishod beyond the peradven-
ture of successful contradiction.
1t means nothing less than that
the people of the North and West,
as the colored population of their
States increases, will sooner or
later discover what is really true
today--that they are controlled by
the colored vote. These States
will sooner or later be brought
around, by their own experience,
to the position of the Southern
States with regard to the race
question, and the movement to
eliminate that question from
politics will spread to the North
and Wet with Irresistible force.
So long MS the people of the rest
Of the nation imagine that the
question concerns the South alone,
they will listen to theorists because
they do not know any better
When the North ard West dis
cover that the question is no longer
IN abstraction, but practical
reality which affects themselves,
here will be trouble for the
preachers of racial equality in
politics. The Democratic party
will undertake during this cam
oaign to open the eyes of the ma
ion to some extent to the actual
tate of affairs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Toad Run and Vicinity

Gazette Cor, es6ondencr.
July 25-Rev. J. P. Smith, Jr., o
Union, w. Va, occupied the pulpi
at Oxford Presbyterian church on las
Sunday, also the Sunday previous
Mr.. Smith was invited here with /,
view of calling him to become pastor
of that church.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Ruff of the
Presbyterian Orphanage in Lynch.
burg, are visiting Mr.. Rufus sister,
Mrs. w. r. Johnston.
Mrs. Thomas Mowbray and daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie of Fincastle, are
visiting friends on Buffalo.
Mrs. 8. F. Montgomery and chill
dren OF Clifton Forge, are visiting
Mrs. Montgomery's father, Mr., J. r,
Montgomery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton
of Baltimore, Md, are visiting Mr.. A.
Elhart.
Mr.. J. Wilson Morrison is very Ill
with typhoid fever. A trained nurse
has been employed and he Is getting
along as we'll as could be expected.
Mr.. w. b. F. Leech, member of the
State Board of Agriculture, will leave
today TO attend meeting of the board
in Charlotte county,
Mr.. Stuart Conner, who lives near
Painters Mill, killed a large laid
eagle last week, measuring six feet
from tip to tip of wings.
Mr., and Mrs. !. X. Alphin and
little daughter, Mae McCorkle, are |
friends in Pocahortas county.
RENE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Nj OOre's SchOOIhOuse

gazette Coyyespondence
July 25-Mrs. Wilson of Roanoke is
visiting Miss Ella Martin Of thi.
neighborhood.
Mr.. Brown Moore of the United
States Navy,is visiting friends in this
vicinity.
Mr.. Emmett Gill and wife Of Fair.
field,are the guests of friends here.
MI, Burgess Whitmore was thrown
from a colt several days ago and
right much bruised, but fortuna tely
no bones were broken.
Messrs. M. j. Hess and John Andes
OF Lexington, were visitors at the
home of Mr.. A. E. Smith last week.
b. b.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Healthy Mothers

Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe It 20 their
children. Yet it is no unusual sight To
see mother, with babe In arms cough
Ing violently and exhibiting all the
symptoms Of consumptive tendency.
And why should this dangerous cond.
ton exist, dangerous qllke to mother
and child, when pr. Roschee's german
Syrup would put stop to it at oncey No
mother should be without this old end
tried remedy In the house-for It's timely
use will promptly cure any lung, throat
or bronchial trouble In herself or her
children. The worst cough or cold cal
be speedily cured by German Syrup; SO
can hoarseness and congestion Of the
bronchial tubes. 1t makes expectora-
ton easy, and gives instant relief and
refreshing rest TO the cOugh-racked
consumptive. New trial bottles, zoe
large size, 75c. For sale by b. H. Cor.
rell, druggist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Negroes Hold Balance of Power
in Several States

in Several States
The Landmark has often advert.
ed to fact which the people OF
the North and West have not YET
fully realized, if they have realized
it at all. This fact is that the
politics of number os pivotal
States of the country is decided
in any close fight by the colored
leaders, says the Norfolk Land
mark. The figures have already
appeared in our columns, but it is
entirely apropos to repeat them as
they were marshaled by the Hon.
Henry G. Davis in his speech be-
fore the recent State Democratic
Convention In West Virginia:
"In the coming election the
Democrats would be sure to elect
President were it not for the
negro vote, as you will see by the
following figures from the official
United States census of 1900 (che
vote is taken from the State cleo
tinns Of 1902:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
w. s. KNISELEY Co.
SUNDAY OUTINGS TO CLIFTON
FORGE AND LYNCHBURG
VIA G.. K 0.

/ Commencing Sunday, May Goth, Il, d
continuing each Sunday thereafter until
October 9nd, special excursion train wi
leave Lexington, Va, at $50 A. ~.
connecting Mt South Glasgow with excllr
sion for Clifton Forge. Returning lcavr
Clifton Forge $40 p. NJ, arriving Lex
ington, Va, 900 p. M. One fare for the
round trip, no rate exceeding $1.25
Tickets will also be sold for same
train connecting at South Glasgow with
regular train for Lynchburg, returning
leave Lynchburg 4:10 p. NJ, arr. vii .
Lexington $3.50 p. M. One fare for En-.
round trip, no rate exceeding $40
Stops made at all stations to let off and
take on excursiOnists.
june |,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
The Republican press and quasi

The Republican press and quasi
Democratic papers which have
taken pains to mention the fact
that William j. Bryan expected to
give half-hearted support to the
Democratic ticket, have learned
with regret the following statement
from Mr.. Bryan: "The statement
attributed to me, that / would sup.
port Judge Parker. is true in every
particular.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27

The Democratic National Com.
mittee, at a meeting held yester.
day in New York, elected Mr..
Thomas Taggart of Indiana. as
chairman of the committee and
manager of the Democratic cam
paign in the approaching Presi-
Dental contest. Mr.. Taggart was
endorsed for this responsible po-
sition by nearly every member of
the committee the day after the
Democratic Convention adjourned
at st. Louis.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
...Read This...

Want you to read this because it will pay you On
account OF the late cold spring wholesale houses have
not had the duplicate orders they expected and thew
have begun to cut prices on some things TO unload
This is to your advantage for have recently bought
good many items below regular value I am selling
from recent purchase whe-fgured goods at 10 and Is
cents that sold for 20 and % cents in April am SELL
ing nice creamwhte China Silk 81 inches wide at 25
cents, that much below value Also have some splen
did bargains in figured Lawns and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Organizes These are fine goods and pretty patterns
Also selling lot OF inen-fnished Indian Head Cottons
for Ladies Suits and Skirts They make up as nicely
as linen Price l2a TO 20 cents. Now have plenty of
our famous 10 cent White India Linen and 4Oincb wide
White Organdie at 25 cents These are the very host
values you can get for your money.
Bought 81 dozen Ladies Handkerchiefs TO be sold
at cents each, or for TO- Good value Fine for chill
dren to scatter around Also bought 600 Yards Of REM
nans of the best Table Oil Cloth to be sold AZ 191 and
ID cents per yard according to length These are worth
70 anywhere Also bought Is dozen of real nice fine
quality little Velvet Rugs to be sold at 50 cents Tbav
are all pretty and selling fast Would also like 70 re-
mind the ladies that Warmers Corsets are rst nroof
fersplfaton does not rust them at ALL a defect very
common to many other good styles of corsets
Although have sold piles of Mattngs still have
og stock left and of the very best goods They are
goods that look well and give perfectly satisfactory
service You can depend on this, sure.
NO matter what You want come to see u.s. | carry
a big stock and can please YOU.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
ANNOUNCEMENT
REDUCED FARE AUTHORIZED VIA
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
SUMMIT sRAsON-l904.

BOSTON, MASS:
National Encampment. &. A. r..
August 1920. One fare for the rounC
trip. Tickets on sale August 18th
TO 18th, good returning until Angus,
Goth, inclusive.
oINoINNATI. o.:
Grand Lodge, B. p. o. Elks, July
1928. One fare plus $100 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July
18th, 10th, nth, good returning I'M
I'll July 28rd, inclusive.
LOUISVILLE. KY:
knights of Pythas, Biennial En-
campment, August 1919. One fare
plus IL 90 for the round trip Tick.
eta OH sale August 18th, 18th, 14th
and 18th, good returning until Au-
gust 3lst, inclusive.
ANFRANClsco, CAL:
Triennial Conclave, knights Tenn
plar. September SO. One fare for
the round trip to Chicago or st.
Louis added to fares tender,d there
from Chicago 5000; st. Louis
1850 Dates of sale to be announc.
ed later
CAL:
Sovereign Grand Lodge /. 0. o. +.
September 1925. One fare for tho
round trip to Chicago or ST. Louis
added to fares. rendered therefrom
'hicago $500 ST Louis $4750).
Dates OF sale to be announced later.
ogoNro. ONT:
Friends General Conference. August
1919. One fare plus 81 90 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale August
9th to 18th, good returning until Au
gust 3lst. inclusive.
For additional information concerning
rates, routes, time OF trains, ETC., call on
Dr. address ticket agents Baltimore d
Ohio II II inna [
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Senator Daniel makes the stat

Senator Daniel makes the state
ment, over his signature, that he
never acquiesced in the siimina-
tion of the financial plank from
the Democratic platform, but was
unwaver}ng in the expression Of
the >epiniOn that, as the establish
ment Of the gold standard is a set
tied fact, the party should say so.
The Senator's conduct at st. Louis
was distinguished throughout by
aggressive common sense, and Yir-
ginia is prouder of him than ever.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-27
Unless all signs fail 1904 will

O"SSS "b 0'Sho IAN l6Ut VIII
prove to be Democratic year.
The trend Is indicated in New
York by the attitude of the metro
roliton press. The Herald. the
Times, the World, the Staats-Zei-
fnng, the Evening Post and the
Brooklyn Eagle are all for Parker.