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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-25

Concentrating Of Companies.
8. The companies from Mobile, Fort De-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
RECOGNIZED His Genius.

A writer whose stories OF south
ern life have made him famous
while on his way across the country
few years ago stopped for ii day
or two in one of the large cities. lhe
reporter for the daily papers heard
of his presence in town and began
nocking to the hotel. He sent word
to them that he had no desire to be
interviewed" but he would see
them all together in his room II
they desired.
They came trooping in, and he
entertained them an hour or more
with stories and "reminiscences, told
in his best style.
They listened with great interest
and when he had come to the enc
of them one of the reporters,
young man who had just begun his
newspaper career, said, with the ut
most earnestness:
"Mr. c., why don't you write W
some Of those things and have then
printed? They'd go like hot cakes'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
4 Continual Strain

Many men and women are con-
stantly subjected to what they com
monty term "a continual strain" be-
cause of some financial or family
trouble. It wears and distre sses
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, as q rule, get
rid of this continual strain" but
they can remedy its health-d estro, ing
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 Tint
continual strain" Trial size. pc.
regular bottle. 75c. For sale by b. n
Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Japan's Social Status

An exchange says: There are
three distinct strata in japanese
society. The lower stratum con-
sists of thirty-two millions OF the
governed y; above this are a
million and half of the small
nobility, which comprises the
office holding class, and on top of
all Is "A small body of about -four
til. usand of the high nobility, who
rule the country. This may be an
improvement on our Western sys'
tens Of popular government, but
the fact remains that Japan does
not represent the Western idea a.
distinguished from absolutism
She may have more outward forms
of advancement than Rus ia, bul
il is somewhat of an unnonscl' Us
masquerade. Her Western clothes
don't quite fit her.
Look, for example, at the con
dition of the laborer in Japan
There you will see men treated al
not even horses are treated witt
us. You will see them working
hard. when derrick or som'
other simple mechanism woult
save an immense amount OF effort
You will see little japanese men
toiling, bearing heavy burden
and lifting weights too heavy 10
them TO bear, and working 70
rather worked with reckless
ness of human exertion not at al
in accordance with modern ideas
Japan has II "modernize'
facade" but the interior of he
house has not been set in order
whereas Russia lives in a castl
of rather medieval design, bu
within are many modern improve
ments and comforts of home.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Another Account.

"Mr. Tomkins," said the head OF
a firm, "you are personal friend OF
Mr.. Robertson's, understand :"
"That is so, sir" said Tomklns.
"Well, l wish you'd try to get this
account from him. Nobody else can
and it's long time overdue"
Tomkins agreed to try, but the
next morning his face wore a some
what curious expression.
"Well," said the head, chow dc
you get on?' .,
Il don't know" said Tom
kins. "You see, | called there last
night and saw the old man. MIR
Robertson l said to him, I've call
ed to ask you if And then hi
caught me up. That's all right, ny
boy said he, you can have her.
hope you'll be happy Then HI
told me / should find Amelia down
stairs and shut the door on me"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Senator Fairbanks in College

Young Fairbanks, by farm work
and wagon making, had saved $4l
by the time he reached the age of
Is years. With it and one suit OF
clothes he travelled to Delaware
Ohio, where he entered Ohio
Wesleyan University. He turned
to account his rudimentary know
ledge of carpentry by working on
Saturdays for local contractor
for s. .25 day.
A few weeks after young Fair
banks arrived at college he fell and
split his only trousers beyond I'M
mediate repair. 1t was necessary
for him to borrow pair from
fellow-student,a and the loan had t.
be continued because he was de
MED credit for Il new pair ut the
stores in the town. He had Il
send home for his IN )ther to make
him another pair.
Working in college during TIT
college year and in the harves
fields in vacation, he was gradua
ted from the college and it's Law
course at 90. At 22 he was ad
mitted to the Supreme Court o
Ohio, and later he went to Indian
apolis.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Cause For Tears.

Some friends were talking once
before a well known caricaturist OF
the effect of powerful painting
upon the mind, and some one said
enthusiastically:
"The painter with his brush can
bring tears to the eye quite as well
as the poet with his Tyre"
"That is indeed true" replied the
caricaturist. 81 was in IS studio
yesterday, and he was showing me
one of his pictures, and, though |
am not usually in the melting mood,
| wept for ten minutes"
"Ah had heard that - was
treating a very pathetic subject.
And you found his wonderful
brush
ooh, that isn't it. He stuck his
wonderful brush in my eye while
gesticulating."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
ANNOUNCEMENT OF
REDUCED FARE AUTHORIZED VIA
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
SUMMRR sEASON-l9O4.
SUMNER sEASoN-1904.

ATL, MTG CITY AND sEAsHORE:
Special Low Rate Excursions from
ali points east of the Ohio River on
June3Oth, July 14th and 2Sth, August
18th and 25th, and September 9Th.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.:
Imperial Council, Ancient Order Of
Mystic Shrine, July 1915. Very
low rates. Tickets oh sale July 18th
and 18th. good returning until July
93rd, inclusive.
BOSTON, MASS:
National Enoampment. e. a. K,
August 1920. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale August 18th
to 18th, good returning until August
Goth, inclusive.
CINCINNATI, o.
Grand Lodge, b. p. o. Elks, July
1928. One fare plus Sl.0O for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July
10Th, 10th, nth, good returning UNI
til July 23rd, inclusive.
DETROIT, MICH:
Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
America, International Convention,
July 7-10. One fare plus $500 for
the round TIP. Tickets on sale July
5th to It'll, good returning until July
18th, inclusive.
LOUISVILLE, KY;
Knights OF Pyihias, Biennial En-
campment, August 1919. One fare
plus 81 90 for the round trip. Tick
cts OH sale August l2th. 18th, l4th
and 18th, good returning until An
gust 3lst, inclusive.
sANFRANClsco, CAL:
Triennial Conclave, knights Tenn
plar, September 80. One fare for
the round trip to Chicago or st
Louis added to fares tender, d there
from (Chicago 5000; st. Louis
S4750) Dates OF sale to be announc
ed later.
sANFRANCIgCo. CAL:
Sovereign Grand Lodge, /. O. o. +
September 1925. One fare for The
round trip to Chicago or st. Louis
added to fares. rendered therelron
Chicago $4,000; ST. Louis $4,000
Dates OF sale to be announced later
TORONTO, ONT.
Friends General Conference. Angus
1919. One fare plus $500 for thu
round trip. Tickets on sale Angus
9th to 18th, good returning until Au
gust 3fst, inclusive.
For additional information concerning
rates, routes, time OF trains, etc, call OF
or address ticket agents Baltimore
Ohio r. r. june =
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Baltimore and Ohio RaiIrOa
TO TIE
WORLDS FAIR.
VERY LOW RATES.

Various forms Of excursion tickets to st.
LOuis via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
now Oh sale from Lexington as fol
lows
SEASON TICKETS, good to return un
til December IS, 1904, to be sold
daily at rate Of $33. GO round trip.
SIXTY DAY Excursion Tickets, final
limit not later than December 10
1904, to be sold daily at rate OF
$2S. 90 round trip,
FIFTEEN DAY Excursion Tickets. to
be sold at daily rate S23. 90 loun
trip,
TEN DAY SPECIAL COACH ENCCR
SION Tickets on sale
EVERY TUESDAY IN JUNE,
good going in day coaches only, on
special coach train or in co'ch"S on
designated trains, II i.it'd for return
passage leaving st l.oui- rat alter
than ten days. including date I : sic,
at rate of $1,000 round trip.
VARIABLE ROUTE EXCURSION
Tickets. either season or sixty day,
will be sold going via one direct route
and returning via another rect
route, full information concerning
which can be obtained from Ticket
Agent.
STOP-OVkRS not exceeding ten days at
each point will be allowed Mt an
ington Deer Park, Mountain Lake
Park, Oakland. and Mitchell, Ind.
(for French Lick and West Baden
Springs), within return limit, upon
notice TO conductor and deposit OF
ticket with Depot Ticket Agent i'm
mediately upon arrival.
STOP-OVERS not exceeding ten days
will be allowed at st. Louis on all one
way Except Colonlsts' Tickets to tb'
Pacific COAST and round-trip tickets
reading to points beyond st, Louis
upon deposit of ticket with Validat
ing Agent and payment OF $i.OO fee
Three Solid Vestibuled trains are ruI
daily from New York, Philadelphia
Baltimore and Washington via Par
kersburg and Cincinnati to st. Louis
Three Solid Vestibuled trains are rul
daily from Pittsburg, Wheeling ant
Columbus via Cincinnati to st. Louis
Magnificent coaches, sleeping cars, OBJ
servation cars and unexcelled dining
car service.
For illustrated folder, time table and inl
information, call at Ticket Office
Baltimore Il Ohio Railroad.
june 16-8t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
A Useful Ladder.

Among the peculiar "genluseS
of Byfeld, Mass, a place to be re- E,
membered, and of which j. Il. Ewell
has written a book, was a man IN
the north of the parish who was
asked bv ladder vcnder if he would
like to buy.
GLOW much are the ladders a
foot ?" he asked.
~Twclve CENTS" was the answer.
"Very WELL" said he, "Tll take a
foot"
The ladder yender jumped down
from his load, pulled down a ladder
and sawed off Il foot.
The purchaser took it, paid th'
price and remarked quietly:
"That's just what I've been want
ing to pick huckleberries with
Youths Companion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
They Gave In.

At an assizcs in the south of Eng
land the jury could not agree and
were locked up. After a long d.
cussion a division was taken. Ten
were found to be for conviction and
two for acquittal. Another long de-
bate followed, and eventually a big
burly farmer, who was leading tho
majority, went over to the dimln"'
tive individual who, with a compan-
ion, formed the minority, and, as
Stunning his most aggressive attitude
said, "Now, then, are you two gong
to give in?" "Now defantly re-
piled the small man. very well
was the answer, "then us ten WILL
And they did.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
PARIAH OF THE SKY LINE.
Coyote Always a TantaIizing Mark For
the Man With Rifle.

There is deal of coyote hunting
in the west that is not attended by
the nicetics of the club hunt. Ever
since the first pioneers pushed their
way across the great plains the coy
ote has been an outlaw, looking for
no mercy at the hand of man. His
predatory habits have made the ami
NAL the bane of the ranchman, and
his howl has made him the exaspera-
zion of the camper and the terror OF
the tenderfoot. Then, too, his habit
of skulking just within rifle range
has always made him tantalizing
target for the man with the rifle.
In spite of his unpopularity with
all classes of men, however, the coy
ote has managed to hold his own
better than any other animal in the
great west. antelope is swifter
of foot, mayhap, but, not having the
cunning of the coyote, has been
lured within rifle range until prac-
tically cxterminatcd in many states.
The ranchman's lust for fresh meat,
the eastern tourists desire for
antlers and elk teeth and the native
who Stays for the market have de-
populated Colorado and several 9TH
er states Of their best game. The
bear, cougar and bobcat have felt
the same bighting influence, but the
coyote still figures in the sky line Of
the average western picture. Some
times he is unwisc enough to eat Of
poisoned carcasscs Of cattle, but this
is seldom. Again, he falls victim
to a coyote drive" organized by
ranchmen and participated in by
townspeople, tenderfeet, newspaper
correspondents and amateur photog
raphers. These coyote ''driyes" arr
held annually or oftener in nearly
all western communities where thu
prairie pest hourishes. An average
drive" participated in by severa
hundred individuals, will yield some
times none at all. A good deal de
ponds on the wind, and more de
ponds on the coyotes cunning ant
ability to sprint.-Outlng.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
KEEP COOL
The Art of Being Comfortable in
Summer

The term keeping cool " is
often employed as figure OF
speech. 1t implies mental and
spiritual equilibrium in times of
emergency and excitement. Figura-
lively speaking, therefore, keep
ing cool" is state of mind, and
it is largely 50 practically speak
ing. There are persons who al
ways look cool, no matter how hot
the weather may be. They look
cool because they look composed,
and they do not deceive their
looks. Composure will keep the
temper ature down to normal as
surely as excitement will increase
it. The hot season is no time
for agitation. 1t is no time fOl
fratting aud worrying, either about
the weather or anything else.
The sensible houseke e2er may
do much to reduce the temperature
of her home and OF its inmates
and to help all hands to keep
cool. She should, as far as hel
means will permit, put the house
IT, summer attire, removing wool
en- carpets ard curtains and all
drapery, and substituting mating
and white linen aid muslins
" herever practic.. BILE. A littl-
child remarked the other day that
they were going to have a eco
summer at home, because mother
had put snowy linen on all the
beds. "Out of the mouths of babes
and sucklings,' etc. There il
much in a pertinent suggestion.
There should be vines around
the porch; flower boxes in th(
windows, plentifully supplied will
cheerful plants, kept as fresh as
possible with generous sprinkling'
Of water, and there should be vases
| Hlltu Will Cut HoN Cic VII iiN VIZ
ing table, on the hall table, and il
other convenient places.
But the sensible housekecpc
may do more than this in Il IN
terest of the cooling process. Sh'
should herself keep c"ol' in al
that the figure of speech implie
by eschewing worry and nervous
agitation, no matter what tn
provocation may be, and so set
ting an example of cOmposure TO
the other members Of the house
hold To be sure, this is the woll
of an angel, but it is the privileg
of every good woman to be al
angel.
keep cool 4" mentally AM
spiritually, and the hot seasol
will be bereft of most Of its dis
comfort and all its terrors, eve
though it must be spent in tn
city.-Richnlond Times-Dispatch
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
An Old Commitment.

One Of the neatest and most
adroit compliments ever turned out
was probably that of Croesus to
Cambyses. That harebrained mon,
arch once, when the Persians and
Croesus were sitting with him, asked
what sort OF man they thought
him compared with his father, Cy-
rus. The Persians of course, like
good courtiers, replied that he was
better than his father, for he had
all Cyrus possessions and Egypt
and the sea as well. Thus spoke the
Egyptians. Croesus, however, not
being pleased with their opinion,
spoke as follows, "Now, to me, U
son of Cyrus, YOU do not seem equal
to your father, for you have not
such son as he left behind him II
Won
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
ABSENT TREATMENT.
The Mother, a Hundred Miles Away,
Knew What Baby Needed.

A young mother left her baby
with her obliging mother-in-law one
night in order to attend the we'd
ding of Il relative who lived in a
town about hundred miles distant.
The young woman, apparently free
from all family cares, spent an en-
joyable evening, but just as the
newly welded couple were preparing
to depart on the midnight train an
expression of acute anxiety flashed
across the young mothers counte-
nance.
"Oh, Gcorgew she exclaimed,
clutching her husbands arm.
''Therc was one thing that forgot
to tell your mother to do for the
baby, and he'll never go to sleep
without it. You must 90 right out
and send her a telegram
"Nonsense" said George. This
isn't the first baby she's taken care
Of"
But, George, she'll never think
of doing just the right thing, and
the baby is so perfectly trained that
he won't accept any substitute. l
know he's crying hard at this very
minute"
She was right. A hundred miles
away weary grandmother was at
her wits end because she could
think of nothing that would paclfy
q wailing infant who was most
wretchedly sleepy, yet utterly un-
able to go to sleep. She was pacing
YEARLY back and forth in the nurs-
cry to the accompaniment of her
grandsOn's howls when the doorbcll
rang and her daughtcrin-law's telc-
gram arrived. Tearing it open, the
tired, perplexed grandmother read
LAY baby on his stomach in the
crib"
Two minutes later the baby, adj.
justed to his liking, was sound
asleep.-Lcslie's Monthly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Fraternal Orders.

Rockbridge Lodge, No. SO. l. y; u; \.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd rel
lows Hall.
Lexington Lodge, No. 66, X, 81 T.
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No. 2, Daughters 0
Rebekah, meets every Monday night,at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. ~, Ancient
York Masons meets LIST and ord MOL
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, Nc. ly2o = Koyal
Arcanum. meets LIST and sra FRIDAY
nights in each month, at odd feliows
Hall.
Leo Jackson Council, No. S2' junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
End and 4th Friday nights, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Model Wanted.

Longhair has received a com
mission to paint one of those studies
from still life for old Muchcash,"
said the first artist.
"Goodw replied the second paint
spreader. 81 am glad to hear of his
good luck"
"But he can't do the work. Much
cash wants a picture Of Il $50 note
living on a cigar box, and Longhair
cant borrow Il model.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Sweet Soilcituuc.

"Charley, DEAR said Young Mrs.
Torkins, Il do wish YOU would keep
AWAY from the race track"
There was no reply.
81 heard some men talking abou'
a lot Of long shots that landed, and
if I had known, Charley, dear, that
there was rifle practice going on IN
the neighborhood l should never
have let you go near the place. :
Washington Star.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
The Hard Part.

"rry to bear up, dear" said tho
great mans wife as he lay moaning
in bed. "Thc doctors say YOU are
much better today and they think
you may live for at least IL week
ooh, it isn't the thought OF hay.
ing to go so soon that worries me-
he sadly replied. "Not one of the
papers has referred to me this morn
ing as the illustrious patient. -
Chicago Record Herald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29

Alone Amonu Thousands,

Alone Amonu thousands.
These thousands and millions Of lights,
Not one of them glowing for me!
The lights in the depths and the lights
In the heights.
The lights In the ships on the sea!
Not one OF them glowing
Or knowing or showing
The way to hearthstone for mel
These thousands and millions Of souls!
Not one Of them calling to me!
The souls on the hills and the souls In
the holes.
The souls in Joy or miserie.
Not one of them calling
For succor when falling.
For friendship when rising to me!
III. II. r. Hertzberg In New York jour-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
How a Looked and Tasted.

"Lizzies come nome frum tn
CITY with 4 lot o. newfangled cook
in idees," said Mr.. Meddergrass
"Fixed up new kind O custard pie
last night with what she called
mee-rang on top of it."
"Mee-rang!" said Mr.. Cartapple
"Now, what'n airth's tibet like"
p Changed if ] know. Somepln
like sweetened soapsuds. Judge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29

A town In California by the
name Everitt has the distinction Of
being the dullest place in the coun-
try, not death or marriage oc-
curing there for the past three
years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Place Your Order Early
patent Process Fertilizer Lime
testimonial party who used it last year ana be convinced
that it is good thing

BUENA VISTA VA, Feb oath 1904
Rock,ridge Lime e. Stone Co., Lexington, Va =, ,.r -
Gentlemen II used your Patent Process Fertilizer Lime
ON my corn and tomatoes last with great advantage
nSd II on nv corn on the and poorest piece land mad
and tho was stronger and than richer land ADJOINING
upon which had used other fertilizers a. D44 p
NV tomato CROP showed to where used the Patent fo
cess he vines heavier and nor 9cky aa a So
married. over the vines alongside planted with other fertilizer th
called several representative Buena Vista gentlemen over 70 my
TO see the remarkable results They can vouc ior 'hs
Respectfully yours, =, ~ n,cp
Rockbfidge Lime s. Stone 20
LEXINGTON, VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29

SeQiment or SCI
thing indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton OF the kid
neys; il it stains
your linen II Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
t.tl.o,,e and HAD
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
nvincing proof that the kidneys ana Ola
7 are out Of order.
What to Do.

convincing PROOF lldl TIC kloIlcJS aiio c'~~
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There Is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. II conects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It, or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect OF Swamp-ROOt is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. andSl. sizes.
You may have sample bottle OF this
wonderful discovery f.E--
and book that tells AfIlSnE m ::ss% sEs)a
more about it, both sent b /: t,33
absolutely free by mail. tas sa.sssss2s
Address DR.. Klmer & Home of swamp-ROOs.
Co., Binghamton. N. Y. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
The name, Swamp-Root Or. kilmer' >
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton.
Wy, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-06-29
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know 1t.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let It stand twenty-four hours; a
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-10

90 pieces Mohair and Sicllllan III
white. black. and all the leading
shades ior Shirt Waists and Skirts
The dust shedder. \ great value at
o5c. z5c and S5c the yard. al thrown
together 45c the yard.
50 pieces s. inch Skirtine III grey
brown, navy and tan. worth S1.oo per
ward throughout Dixie. our quick SELL
in price 4oc per yard.
20 pieces beautiful Silk Aeollon. not
the cheap SI.oo retailer, bupt $3.50
value. this week only 74c per yard
500 pairs Boys Knee Pants THIS
week at 10 cents per pair.