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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
Needed All the Water.

In little bayou so near the beach
that the low tide rose and fell on
the ovcrgrown banks "flat bot
TOM" padded by an old dyky, was
shelved on a mud bank. The mud
was too deep for him to get out and
push, and his maneUyerS with the
paddle were proving less and less
effectual.
In his evaporation he saw We
man STOPPING down at the landing
some yards above to fill her pail
from the stream.
"Get out O. dat" he called out
angrily, "Ef ye takes drop outen
dis yere bayou till | gifts ahoat ag'in,
I'll mex We pay fer it eff | hev ter
wade asho' ter do it,"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
"They Are a Great People"

The Confederate Veteran: An
eminent citizen CT n Northern
State, Judge Alton b. Parker OF
New York, is reported as having
said in personal conversation
with a friend concerning the sec
ton dominated by the Confederate
element: :.
"Elliot, they are IA great people !;
they are the cOuntrymen of WASH
ingt n and Jefferson and Madison
and Jackson and Lee. Their
courage and their consistency have
never failed. They have changed
velvet for Lomespun and endured
the pinch of honorable poverty,
and just now beginning to reap
the reward of their great sacrifices.
l have implicit faith in their abil-
ity to solve rightly and righteous
ly the difficult problems with
which they are confronted, and |
believe it is the duty of their
countrymen at the North to permit
them to solve those problems un'
molested by irritating political in
reference from the outside"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
Takinu Him Down.

His height was a little over five
feet. lie was slender in proportion.
But he was proud-oh, so proud!
He stood erect and with folded
arms near the rail of the steamer
and gazed out upon the sea- in stern,
majestic silence. Presently the cap
tain approached him and touched
his arm.
"What is it, my good fellow 2" he
said, turning his head slowly and
ewing him from head TO foot.
"Would YOU mind stepping over
this way title" asked the cap
tain, touching his hat.
"What for, my good fellow"
"To trim the ship. You are Civ
ing it decided list to port. LON
don Answers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
His Recompense.

A popular physician was much
pleased with a certain aerated wa
ter and by his assiduous recon-
mendation procured for it celebri-
ty it justly deserved. The doctor
acted solely in the interest of hui
mainly generally and expected no
return.
TO his surprise there came one
morning an ELUSIVE letter from the
company, stating that his recon-
mendations had done them so much
good that they had ventured to
send him hundred Here the
page came to an end.
"This will never do" said the
doctor. at is very kind, but /
couldn't think of accepting any
thing" Here he turned the page
and found the sentence ran:
"Of our circulars for distribu-
tiOn.o
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
Why He Took q Bath.
He had taken a bath.

He had taken a bath.
Weary Raggles, the frowsy, UNI
kempt wandercr on the face Of the
earth, had at last taken a bath.
Never had he done such a thing
before-as far back as he could re-
member.
But the fact remained. He had
taken bath.
AS he took it visions of his happy
childhood rose up before his blue,
bleared, blurred eyes, a childhood
untainted by so bold deed. But
with an effort he choked the visions
down and sternly resolved to follow
out the plan he had outlined.
Besides, it was the only portable
object in sight.
Then to sneak it from the yard,
dispose of it for a dime and to pro-
cure himself something to drink
with the money was small matter,
even to that weary one.-Exchangs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
THE BARRIERS SIGNAL.
A Little Light Conversation That Con-
tains a Hidden Meaning.

1t is hardly probable that the
BARRIERS union has any set rules
governing the acceptance of tips by
its members, but it is a certainty
that in some shops the tonsorial
artists have a code of signals for
mutual welfare. This was illustrat-
ed in one of the best patronized
shops in that section of Broadway
known as "The Great White Light
District" a few years ago.
A customer Of an inquiring turn
of mind, who was undergoing the
whole tonsorial process, from hair
cut to shampoo, was greatly puzzled
at the conversation exchanged be-
tween the BARRIERS. The mOnOtOny
of the phrases seemed to indicate
that there was some hidden mean
ing behind them.
"Seen Jim today" one barber
would ask.
"NO. How's he looklng:
"Oh, pretty fair"
Sometimes the answer would
vary. Jim was looking "pretty fair"
or "out of sight" or mighty badly"
Eyes, it's a sort of signal that we
exchange" admitted the man at the
first chair. "You see, there are reg
ular customers who generally wait
for their own particular barber to
shave them. Sometimes they are in
a hurry and take the first man that
happens to be idle. That man does
not know whether to throw in a few
extra frills or whether he would no
wasting his time-a tip, you know
so he asks the man who is in the
habit of shaving the customer,
How's JIM The answer guides
him in his treatment of the man
under the razor. Pretty fair means
a small tip. Out of sight means
put in all the extras you cam
Mighty badly signifies that the
customer never tips, so don't waste
any time on him." - New York
Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
ROOSEVELTIANISM
The Strenuous President Found
Wanting

The New York World in an oper
letter published in it's columns,
sums up the issues OF the campaign
as the personality of Theodore
Roosevelt. The World says in part
The paramount issue of this
campaign is not,as you would have
it, free trade or free silver, but you
yourself-TheOdorc Roosevelt.
This issue is forced upon the
country by your unusual tempera-
ment and talents--your own strong,
able, ambitious, resourceful, mill
tant. passionate personality, your
versatile and surprising genius.
You have glorified war and
threatened the future peace of the
country by proposing a bullying
overlordship of the other countries
in this hemisphere and offering to
constitute the United States the
constable and collector for Europe
in the rotten and irresponsible
States of Central and South Ameri-
ca.
You have, by your recommends
tions to Congress, and your sigma
ture to its extravagances, in
creased the national expenditures
during your term to more than
81, 500, 900, 000-sn excess of $2l >
900, 600 over the expenditures DIR
ing Presid, mt McKinley's term
(which included the expenses Of
the war with SPAIN, and exceed
ing the cost of President Cleve-
lands second term of $3.50, 900, 900.
In view of this surprising rec
ord of extravaganza, it is perhaps,
not strange, but will be regarded
by the taxpayers as significant,
that the words ECONOMY" "re-
trenchment" and "reform," once
the rule of the nation and tho
shibboleth of statesmen, do not
once appear 10 your entire speech
of acceptance-not once!
The free coinage of silver, which
was the decisive issue in the last
two elections, is no longer living
question, though there are indica-
tons in your speech that you will
seek to revive it. The overwhelm-
ing verdict of the people, regard
less of party, in the last two cleo
tions; the law of 1900 re-establish-
ing the gold standard; the enor-
nous increase in the worlds pro-
duction of gold; the fact that no
party and no public man of I'M
portance, not even Mr.. Bryan, is
now advocating free silver; and,
beyond all, the declaration of your
opponent, Judge Parker, that he
regards the gold standard as
firmly and irrevocably establish
ed"-a declaration unreservedly
accepted at the st. Louis Conven-
tion by a vote of IA to 191-af-
ford cumulative proof that the
silver issue is dead and buried past
resurrection.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
ACOntinuai Strain

Many men and women are con-
-tantly subjected to what they com
monty term "a continual strain" be-
cause of some financial or family
trouble. Ii wears and distrtss es
them both mentally and physically,
affecting their nerves badly and
bringing on liver and kidney all
ments, with the attendant evils OF
constipation, loss OF appetite, sleep
lessness, low vitality and despond'
ency. They cannot, rs rule ge.
rid of this continual strain" out
they can remedy its MISUNDERSTANDING
effects by taking frequent doses OF
Green's August Flower. 1t tones up
the liver, stimulates the kidneys. IN
sures healthy bodily functions. gives
vim and spirit to ones whole being.
and eventually dispels the physical
or mental distress caused by that
continual strain" Trial size, Zoc.'
regular bottle. 75c. For sale by b. H.
Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
A Financial Manaoer.

Mrs, Peterby Is q woman with a
head for business.
"Just see here. | have bought a
beautiful rocking chair at auction
worth SO and only paid 81 for it.
So, you see, l have 81 clear profit.
Don't tell me after this that the
women have no business sense"
"po you need the rocking chair"
asked Mr.. Petcrby,
"No,"
"rhen what did you buy it forT
"To cave money of course. How
could / have saved 81 il ] hadn't
bought 1t, stupids"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
What Can 30 Done With Euos.

Here are some of the emergency
uses of eggs: They can be used as a
substitute for paste or mucilage to
seal letter or jar of jelly. The
white will allay the smart of burn
if bound upon it, excluding the air,
Half a dozen eggs given immediate
lr after an emetic will render cor
rosive sublimate harmless. The
white beaten and swallowed will dis
lodge a fish bone from the throat.
And if mustard plaster be mixed
with the white of egg instead of wa
ter no blister will follow the appli-
cation of the PLASTER
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
Easy TO Rene mbsr,

Binks-I don't see how YOU can
remember the birthdays of all the
children.
Mrs. Binks-It's very easy. The
first was born on Aug. II. ! re-
member it because on that day YOU
gave me pearl necklace with my
name and the date on the clasp.
The second was born July 20. On
that day you gave me 5 shilling
book with my name and the date
on the hyleaf. The third was born
May 6. On that day you got angry
at a millinery bill which had just
been sent in, and it isn't paid yet.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
Fraternal Orders.

Rockbridge Lodge, No. SO. i. U; u; r.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Lexington Lodge. No. &c, X; Of r..
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd rel
lows Hall.
Liberty lodge, No, 2, Daughters o
l,ebekah, meets every Monday night'at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons meets 1st and sra MOI
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No'l92o hoyai
Arcanum, meets LIST and Bra FRIDAY
nights in each month, at odd fellows
Hall.
Lee Jack son Council, No. 81, Junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
2nd and 4th Friday nights, at ODD FeiIows
Hall
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10

81 was talking to my little grand
daughter over the phone the other
day" said Judge Parker recently to
few of his friends at n hotel in
Albany, N. Y, "and when | ended
l said:
Here, Dorothy, is kiss for
you
''She replied, oh, pshaw, grand
pa, don't You know that kiss over
the telephone is like u straw hat?'
81 said: why. no, sweetheart
How's that!'
"Tt's not felt. grandpa
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
The Baby's Gath,

The domestic ingenuity of the
man in this story from London
magazine may suggest something to
economical American householders.
He entered hardware store and
asked the price of the small bath
tubs in the window,
''Two seventy-Gvc."
"Wheww exclaimed the customer.
q guess until prices come down
we'll have TO go on washing baby in
the coal scuttle,,"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
Mexican RailW avs.

The rails of the Mexican Gulf
railway are laid on mahogany sleep
ers and the bridges built of white
marble. In west Mexico is Il line
with ebony sleepers and ballast Of
silver ore drawn from old mines be-
side the track. The engineers con-
structing these railways had no 9th,
er material on the route and found
it cheaper to use these seeming ex-
trayagances than to import the or
binary material.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-10
Shrewd Figuring.

"Sharp man, that
"How."
"Widdcr sued him and got judg-
ment for 500"
"Yes?"
Married the wilder, got d.
vorce for $50 and had $40 left out
of the $l00."-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
THAT GOLD BRICK.
A Former Carsonite is Handed Out
the GiIded Package.

The Appeal of yesterday stated that
gold brick scheme had been worked
on the San Francisco mint The dis
patch was somewhat in error and did
not give the particulars, as will be
seen in the following from yesterday 9
San Francisco Bulletin:
The story Of the gold brick that {,
Coin took to the mint and found To
his horror that it was brass, came out
this morning From the statement Of
M. Cohn, brother Of the victim, t
appears that E. Conn bought the brick
from Max .Gututer CT Alameda, pay
| ing 81, 200 in cash and calling square
| a debt of about ST. 900 This brings
the price paid for the cube to the
tidy sum of s1S,700 A criminal pro
| secution is expected
E. Cohn is money lender and has
ing. Max Gutter is we'll known an on z
race track spectators. The two have,
| had business relations for some tine
Gutter figuring constantly as a Dor
J rover and E. COIN as the lender, 50
COINS brother declares. The goll
| brick changed hands last Saturd2-
| NJ. Cohn, who is a Keen business man.
didn't hear of his brothers. investment
| until Monday. He at once declared his
| belief that the brick was bogus #
it is genuine he said, you wouldn t
have it. Those fellows would have sold
it to the mint
| The Cohn brothers vent to the Uni
ted States mint yesterday morning.
taking the brick along. Major d. l..
Noggle, the receiving clerk, looked q,
the rough and blackened bar that ha ]
passed for alloyed gold. 1t was big
! enough to be worth $4,000, but it
was light in weight. Noggle soon sa--
| isfied himself that the bar was n IL
| gold but he decided to have it assayed
| and told the Coins to come around in
the afternoon. When they returned
| lHc assay Udu Doen completed. L lie -
port was brief one for there was No.
trace of gold in the whole brick. il
| was all brass. The news staggered L
Cohn and caused NJ. COhn to say, ~
knew all the time it was swindle.'
The Coins next sent for the police
Detective Bell went to the Office il
the Crossley building. There he wa
told that E. Cohn had paid s1,700 %!
the brick, but that /, had not yet beer
decided whether criminal or civil pro
ceedings would be instituted.
Late advices from San Francis co ar
to the effect that ElEin CChn DaiG
$4,000 for the gold brick that he g
cured from Max Gutter. A warranJ ha>
been issued for Gutter S arrest.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
MAGNIFICENT MENAGERIE.
FIoto Shows Carrying One of the Fine
st Exhibits on the Road.

- sNIb0bSo OO euV oOo0s
One Of tine pleasantest and most
profitable hours that can be spent any
where may be found in the enormous
menagerie department of these vast
shows. there is not a great deal If
opportunity offered elsewhere for a
practical study of animal lifn The re-
'latioIs of the wild animals of the
weird. tc mankind are but little un-
derstood The maryels of creation are
nowhere greater than in the strange
and diversified forms of animal OK
istance as exemplified in wild and,
and untamable wild beasts Scarcely
any idea of the great cardinal prin-
ciple Of progress in animal life evo-
luton may be had without a know
ledge of wild animals. The wise men
Of the world know this fact, and in
order to make sucn knowledge avail
able, as well as to entertain and
amuse. have established in the larger
cities Of the world geological gardens
But they are enormously expensive n
situations and only the wealthiest COM
nunities can afford them.
| 1t is because these great shows
make one OF the many features Of
their exhibitions g managerie that Is
complete in every particular that they
are Of incalcuahle practical benefit to
any and every community they visit.
Years Of study Of zoology in books
is not So effective as an hour spent
! in a managerie. And when during
this hour one may be amused by the
antics Of the monkeys, marvel at the
creatures Of strange shapes and saw
age dispositions. and at the same time
be entertained by the music of a mag
nificent military band, an hour of d.
version and study is supplied that can
4, be had nowhere else.
1t is for this reason that the doors
Of the shows are opened an hour be-
fore the beginning of tine areanic
performance 1t is really a duty to get
TO the show early enough to allow the
children time to see all the animals
and an hour is none to long for a
hasty inspection of them all.
The show will exhibit in this city
On Monday May 30th.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
Novel Postal Cards.

The Carson News and Book COM
pany has introduced a new feature in
the shape of a postal card. The card
bears the imprint of the State Capitol
building or a view of this city. Other
cities have been using such postats
with effect for a number of years and
the new plan can be adopted with
benefit by all of our people. Write
your next letter to your far aw ~
friend on one.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
Japs Score.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26-The
Japanese nave succeeded in taking
which they lost many men and the
Russians were forced to retreat. The
fighting is reported to have been CT
a desperate character as the two arml-
es were in close range and both sides
report heavey casualties. The advan-
tage gained by the Japanese is OF
considerable Importance and gives
them ground that has been in dispute
and opens up field of supplies. 49,.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
Musicale.

Miss Grace Herrick Of this city
save a musicale to her scholars and
friends at Guild hall on Wednesday
evening.
The class shows gerat advancement
and some of the pieces rendered shows
that the young lady has power OF In
struction that warrants greater sue
cess. The many friends who attend
"a had q most enjoyable evening and
one that was full Of melody.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
The Nye and Ornnsby
County Bank . x
CARSON CITY, NEVADA
CARSON CITY, NEVADA

CAPITAL .s2coooo
OCDiE, President; D. M. RYAN Vice President; GEO
S. NIXON, Manager; A. c. RAYCRAFT Cashier; H. ko AS
sistant Cashier
IT L. Oddie, o. M Ryan, George S. Nixon, Frank WIdes F.
p. His Dennis Hurley Chas e.
Tonopah Brarch-.cHN S. COOK, Cashier; ROSS MEDER
Assistant Cashier.
banking business Buy sell exchange
principal cities Of the United
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES.
Pogram Arranged for the Day ct Re-
memberance.

The Both day of May has been set
apart as one sacred to the memory of
the nations dead. In this city, as has
been the custom for a Quarter of a
century, the public services viii be con
Quoted under the auspices of Custer
I Post, aided by the ladies of Gust er
Relief Corps. .....s .-s .4.
Ill aC.,.l i.CCa with order from
headquarters of the department IF
California and Nevada y. A. K, a cor
dial invitation to participate in the
exercises is extended to all vino sew
ed in the army and navy ~ The United
States who love their country wheth er
they wore the blue or the grey and 10
the public generally. To the Wocdmep
of the World, who, on former occasi-
ons, have kindly acted as escort u
all Federal, State, county and munt-
cipal officers, teachers and pupils Of
the public school, State Orphans Home
United States Indian School, fire de-
partment and to all civic societies de
sirous of taking part in the exercises
of the day, a cordial invitation is ex.
tended and all organizations wishing
to form a part CT the marching col
umn will be assigned suitable places
upon application to the Post command
err on the morning of the GOTH
The column will form on Carson
street, the right resting on Musser
at O'Clock a. m. sharp and move
will be along Carson street to Fifth
avenue and thence to Lone Mountain
cemetery.
At the cemetery the program Will
be as follows:
Music .... Nevada State Baa1
Reading of Orders ....,....
Remarks by Post Commander :.
Music %. -. -. ...... The Quartette
Prayer ..........P Post Chaplain
Poem isabelle He1uenfelcn
Lincoln Gettysburg Address ...
............M Morris Raycraf,
Music Band
Address ....-......P Post Commander
Decoration Of Monument .....
...O Officers of the Day
Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty.
Una ieA-I
Salute to the Dead .............
Reading Roll of Honor .Adjutan'
Memorial Services ....... Custer
............ Relief Corps, No. i,
Hymn, America ....... Congregation
Decoration of Graves .......
All flags should be displayed at ha'
mast FROM sunrise to sunset on publ,
and private buildings.
Contributions Of flowers will 81
thankfully received by the ladies' o
Custer Corps at Armory hall on Sat
urday and Sunday, May % and goth.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
Funeral of Thomas Calvert.

The funeral of the late Thomas Cal
vert took place yesterday afternoon
from the Methodist church, Rev. Tel
fer officiat ting. Interment was in ODD
Fellows cemetery.
Many people from the surrounding
section came to this city to pay a
parting respect to the pioneer The
floral pieces were numerous and very
numerous. The following were the
pail bearers:
Roger Crow, Frank Craven, William
Kinney, George Meyers, d. N. Brule
and j. w. Adams.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27

There are 57S,012,099 silver dolla s
in the United States treasury at the
present time or 500 car loads at thirty
tons each.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
Tour Of Inspection.

R. J. Laws, Traffic Manager Mark
nam and number OF other Southern
Pacific officials came in last evening
on a special train and departed for
the Mound House where they startc'
on a tour of inspection over the G. d
C. r. R. There must be something in
the wind as there were four cars in
their train and it was but short time
ago that another crowd went oyer
the line.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
New Law Firm.

w. f. F. Deal, the well known at
torney Of San Francisco and Virginia
City, is now connected with the firm
of c.. d. VanDuzer and company, min
ing brokers and attorneys at law nf
this city as associate counsel and WI
assist the firm in all important lit
cation in which it is interested.-Tono
pah Miner.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
Bicycle Race Postponed.

The bicycle relay race which wss
to have taken place Sunday afternoon
on the track In ,kis city has been
postponed Gre VEGA
Word WAS received from Gar -.
vile last s'sssss ths' one OF ns,e
crack riders sas su2o:ln Inc with :ilness
This Of course. brought forth . ready
consent for postponement from the
Carson boys.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27

A steamboat explosion on, q steam.
boat near Louisville yesterday resulted
N the death Of thirteen people and
The vounding Of - many more.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27
Votes for the Carnival Queen.

The committee asks that persons
voting for Carnival queen when plac-
ing the votes and money in the enve-
1ppeo be careful to seal the same be-
3uee putting them in the ballot box.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-27

At the school election at Sparks Mon
day the proposition to issue bonds in
the sum of $4,000 for a school house
was carried