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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Detecting a Thief.

A gentleman living in the West
Indies had large sugar plantation
with great number of native la
borers employed on it. He found
that he was often robbed, and at
length, after losing considerable
sum, he called his servants together.
my friends" said he, 81 have
had a wonderful dream in the night.
l dreamed that the person who stole
my money should have at this in
slant feather on the tip of his
nose"
The thief on hearing this imme-
diately put his hand to his nose to
see if the feather was there.
at is YOU" cried the master,
"who robbed me-
The simple negro confessed the
theft, and the master recovered his
money.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Healthy Mothers

Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe 1t to their
children. Yet II Is no unusual sight TO
see mother, with babe in arms, cough
ing violently and exhibiting all the
symptoms Of conslmptive tendency.
And why should this dangerous condl-
ton exist, dangerous alike TO mother
and child, when DIR. Boschee's German
Syrup would put a stop t. II at onceg No
mother should be without this old snd
tried remedy In the house-for its timely
use will promptly cure any lung, throat
or bronchial trouble in herself or her
children. The worst cough or cold can
be speedily cured by German Syrup; SO
can hoarseness and congestion Of tho
bronchial tubes. 1t makes expectora-
tion easy. and gives instant relief and
refreshing rest to the eough-racked
New trial bottles, 25c
large size. Toe. For sale by B. II. Cor
rsll. dsusetst.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Evidence of Wealth.

That wealth is one of the most
comparative of terms, those in mod.
crate circumstances often being con.
Sidered erich" by persons of less
means, was aptly illustrated by an
old colored NANNY" in East Balti-
more several days ago. She bad
been doing the laundry work of a
certain family for quite awhile, but
deciding to leave the neighborhood
she had come to tell them that she
would no longer be able to perform
these duties. The lady of the house,
Wishing to secure another good
washerwoman, inquired of the faith
full "mammy" as to the reliability
OF another colored woman who abe
happened to know lived next door
to her.
Claw, missus," replied the old
darby, "dat woman doan' do no
washin'l She's rich, she is. She's
got doorbell to her house. BAL
timore Sun.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
HOW SHE GOT EVEN.
One Womsn's Method Of Humblins a
Careless Conductor.

She was one Of those women with
a righteous look and firm chin.
"Please stop at Thirty-nintf
street." she said to the conductor
as the car whizzed past Thirty-sixtf
street.
At the next corner she rose, to be
ready to alight, but the car did not
slow up, the conductor being busy
doing the hospitality of his car to a
chance acquaintance. Before she
could catch his eye and stop the car
she had gone a block past her des-
tination. She put her foot on. the
step, then drew it back and calmly
sat down again. The conductor, his
hand on the bell rope, waited, the
picture of vigilant duty. She gazed
straight ahead and made no sign.
With a profane remark he jerked
the rope, and the car moved on.
Two blocks farther she arose and
caught his eye again. This time he
managed to stop at the first corner.
But she apparently changed her
mind and sank comfortably into her
seat, while an appreciative smile
overspread the faces of the other
passengers.
AT the end of another two blocks
she once more signaled to him to
stop, and, though he was bursting
with wrath, dozen pairs of eyes
were upon him, and he controlled
himself The car came to a stand
still, but she did not move.
ats the next corner | want" she
explained in a clear voice as a litter
went around the car. "When / ask
ed you to stop at Thirty-ninth you
carried me to Fortieth, so l sup
posed if l signaled you for Forty
third you'd carry me to Forty
fourth"
And at the next corner she smiled
graciously at the conductor as she
stepped down and out.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26

Rules For Husbands,

sse'~e " ''eepdbA~'
Ii your wife frowns at you, smile
at her.
If she smiles at you, laugh with
her.
If she is angry, soothe her.
If she is gracious, thank her.
If she is wise, praise her.
If she is economical, commend
her.
If she is extravagant, explain to
her.
If she sacrifice her pleasures for
you, be generous with her.
If she is beautiful. appreciate her.
If she cooks well, compliment her.
If she is lonely, stay home with
her.
If she is tired, tend her.
If she doubts you, be frank with
her.
If she grieves, be tender with her.
If she is historical, ignore her.
If she is Eighty, be firm with her.
If she is good, adore her.-Cleve-
land Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Entitled to a Pardon.

Many anecdotes of General San
Houston are told which show tina
his tongue was by no means slow Of
his wit dull. As General B. haC
been financial agent to the penitcn
tiary for a number of years anC
warmly opposed General Houston;
last election as governor of Texas
he feared he would lose his desirable
office. He therefore presented a pc
tition in due time asking that he
might be retained, his "long and
faithful services" being urged as a
reason for granting the request of
the petitioners.
ut appears from this petition,
general" said the governor, "that
you have been in the penitcntiary
eight years"
eyes, sir"
"And you say that you have per-
formed faithfully each and every
duty imposed upon you during that
time"
eyes, sir"
"Then, sir" said the governor,
with twinkle in his eye, ''it seems
to me ! ought to pardon you out"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
ANCIENT IRISH FORTS.
They Are Remnants Of the Age Of Cy'
clopean Masonry.

They Are Remnants OF the Age Of Cy
elopean Masonry.
Off the coast of Ireland, north
west and south, lies island behinc
island. Few know them, and still
fewer realize the wealth Of anti
quarian remains which have lair
hidden there for more than a thou
sand years. First in interest, as il
age, come the defensive works Of
uncertain date, beginning in the
fourth century B. c. Of these the
promontory forts are the simplest in
construction, being defended, often
on three sides, by the high cliffs TO-
ward the sea, necessitating only q
single line of defense on the land
ward side. They belong to an age
of cyclopean masonry, when the
stones were piled together, one
above the other, mortarless, but
with a power Of resistance which
yields only to the hand Of man.
Some of the forts are constructed
in the well known "ring wall" type
to be found throughout the British
isles, central Europe and in Mashon-
aland.
At Fahan, near Bentry, the fort
was obviously residential instead of
being merely used, as in many cases,
for a place of short retreat during
the hasty raids of Danish or earlier
invaders. Here a "souterram" is
to be found and careful system of
defense, for the enemy, entering
through the contracted passage, if
he escaped the first attack, found
himself suddenly confronted by a
wall and, the only exit being a trap
door, was easily killed by the spear
man above. 1t is rare to find
spring of water within the fort.
There was, however, usually a spring
some 200 or 300 yards away.
Situated for the most part on
cliffs or on great hillsides overlook
ing the sea, these coast forts COM
mand a magnificent view. Round
them the sea birds circle, calling. |
The huge waves of the Atlantic
sweep up, beating against them in
vain, and afar off the lines of a
mountainous coast stand out blue in
the softened atmosphere, running
down sheer into the sea, with the
long line of white gray smoke telling
Of the burning kelp along their base.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26

A most remarkable phenome-
non is to be seen on Mill Creek, in
Page county, where the large or
chards of Charles w. Painter,
james l.. Grubbs and William
Mayes, and other farmers are in
full bloom. Every tree is clothed
in blossoms as in the month of
April or May. Most of the trees
are apple, but fruit of every other
kind shows the strange activity.
This singular der arturo from
the course of nature is attributed
to an unprecedented hailstorm
that visited that section month
ago and completely denuded every
kind of tree of fruit and foliage.
1t is believed that with the loss of
leaves all the energies Of nature
were bent in another dire ,tion and
the process Of frui. and leaf-bear-
ing that, under normal conditions
would have been renewed in the
spring, is already begun. The
owners of the orchards despair Of
a crop next year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Mathematics and Money.

misunderstanding to your own
figures you spent over 500 this
year in cheap flipperies which had
to be thrown away after once wear
ing. That 500 would have bought
a piece of lace that would have last
ed a lifetime-in fact, could be used
by your descendants for generations.
Wife-Well, give me 800, and l
will buy the lace for next year.
Observation-Disclosures mind. !
i don't think lace is very bccom-
ing to your style of beauty. Here's
10 cents for another ruflle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Hor Pertinent Query.

"Of course" she said, 81 realize
that you have every confidence in
me, as you say, but must admit
that it would be a great satisfaction
to me if you would tell me Why
"Yes?" he said anxiously, as she
paused.
eff you would tell me-" she re-
peated, "why it is that You deem il
necessary to put your love letters
through Q copying press
Then he instantly recalled that
she had once been a stenographer in
q business house and was con to"
his little precautionary measure, 10
- Spsak.--Nsw York Prsss, -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
In Early Days.

Captain Kidd had just lowered q
chest of treasure into the sea after
carefully charting the spot.
" suppose be unused as he
watched the bubbles rise and float
upon the water; q suppose that one
OF those corporation pirates would
call that my sinking fund"
Those who heard him afterward
claimed that the captain was one Of
the pioneers in the watered capital
sams'--Clsvelsnd Leader.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Fraternal Orders.

Rockbridge Lodge, No. IS. 1. D. o. F.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Lexington Lodge, No. 66, X. Of P.
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel.
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge. No, 2, Daughters o
Rebekah, meets every Monday night, at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons meets LIST and 3rd Nor
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No.1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets LIST and Bird Friday
nights in each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lee Jackson Council, No. 80, Junior
Oder American Mechanics, meets every
inland 4th Friday nights, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
HIS FAMILY BIBLE.
He Had a Use For II, Although Hs
Could Not Read

He Had a Use For II, Although II.
Could Not Read.
Stories Of surprises in cross ex-
animation were exchanged in a small
group Of men the other day, and the
following was sprung by an Illinois
man: Years ago one Of the promi-
nent lawyers of central Illinois was
D. G. Tunnicliff, afterward justice
OF the state supreme court. Tunni-
cliff was great wit and very
smooth article on cross examination.
He did not often get the worst of it
from anybody. He seldom attempt
ed bulldozing in cross examination,
but could back an unwary man in
to almost any admission. One day
Tunnicliff had an old farmer named
Dave Brown on the opposite side,
and the value of the old mans testi-
mony depended upon his claim that
he could not read. 1t was believed
that he could read a little, and Tun-
nicliff tried to trap him. After sew
eral efforts which old Dave neatly
sidestepped the lawyer changed the
subject and wandered away from
the leading question. Suddenly he
asked:
Have you Bible in your. home,
Mr.. Brown
"Yes, sir, family Bible. Had
1t for years.
"1'm glad to hear that. Every
good man should have a Bible in
his home. You use your Bible, l
hope?'
"'Yes, sir. l use it regular
"'That's right. A good man
should use his Bible often. About
how often do you use your Bible?'
"Evcry Sunday morning, sir
said the old man, with apparent in
terest.
Every Sunday morning. That
Is commendable. There is no more
appropriate time for using the Bible !
than on Sabbath morning. And
what do you use your Bible for on
Sabbath morning.
" TO strop my razor, sir. '"-Se-
title Post-Intelligencer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
lmpudens.

A certain aged banker in the
course of conversation the other day
made bitter complaint of the flip
pancy, not to say impudencc, that
passes for wit among a certain class
of youth.
a was talking with young man
of my acquaintance" he said, "and
out of desire to help him l gave
him a few bits of advice. | told him
that 'economize' should be his
watchword and mentioned the fact
that / had laid the foundation of my
fortune by saving street car fares.
And what do you think the impu-
dent dog said? Why, he grinned
and remarked, I never knew you
were a conductor, '"-Kansas City
Independent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26

Chicago ia to have the largest
hotel In the world. 1t will cost
$40, 600, 900, be 90 stories high,
and dwarf In size and magnIficence
it Is promised, any structure of
the kind ever erected. The build
ers and owners will be a syndicate
of Chicago and Eastern capital
lists, and they expect to operate u
Arst class hostlery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
Goodness?

With deep feeling the count quot
ed Kingsley's line;
Be good. sweet maid. and let who will be
clever. ~
Mildred, not doubling that the
psychological moment was come,
trembled like q startled fawn and
cast her eyes shyly down.
~ am good for ten millions in INV
own right" she faltered.-Puck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26

sediment or SET
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton OF the kid
neys; If It stains
your linen II Is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain In
the back is also
Ill
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26

What to Do.
There Is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulflls every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. II corrects 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 20 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. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery EE
and book that tells f56T1k1 ;%"$$sSe
more about it. both sent 4 e. -
absolutely free by mail. sasl.1s @P
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of swampRoos
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 DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address. Binghamton,
N.Y.. on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26
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;
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-26

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out OF order.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08
Another Excursion to Florida via Bur
lingtOn Route.

An excellent opportunity for a visit to
the Sunny Southland is afforded by the
personally conducted excursion leaving
Lincoln at 2:1O p. M, and Omaha 5:25
o. M, January IA, 1904. Through stan
nard and tourist sleeping cars will run
to Jacksonville, Florida, via Burlington
Route to St. Louis, thence through
Nashville. Tenn, and Atlanta, Ga, owe
the route made forever historic by the
dramatic incidents of the civil war.
You travel in special carson fast
trains do not have to worry about sleep
ing car reservations, baggage or the
hundred other little details that detract
so much from the perfect enjoyment of
a trip-the excursion manager attends
to all these matters.
You escape the most unpleasant and
trying part of "a winter in the north, and
reach Florida when everything is at it's
best, where fishing is excellent, the
orange and lemon trees in bearing, the
bathing superb, and the climate as soft
and balmy as a Nebraska day in May.
The itinerary provides for a II hour
stopover at st. Louis for a visit to the
Worlds Fair grounds, which are practic-
ally in shape for the opening, with the
exception of the installation of exhibits,
and a great many exhibits are in place.
The party will return individually and
liberal stopover privileges are given on
your tickets.
1t is especially urged that you give US
early advice if you desire to join this ex-
cursion, in order that proper reservation
may be made for you.
For further details ask the Burlington
agent or write J. Francis, General
Passenger Agent, Omaha, Neb.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08
CURED Alter suffering 10 Years.

b. f. Hare, superintendent of the
Miami Cycle& Manufacturing Co., Mid
dleton, o., suffered for 10 years with
dyspepsia. He spent hundreds of dol
lars for medicine and with doctors with
out receiving any permanent benefit.
He says, zone night while feeling ex-
ceptionally bad | was about to throw
down the evening paper when | saw an
item in the paper regarding the merits
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. [ concluded
to try it and while [ had no faith in it
felt better after the second dose. After
using two bottles | am stronger and
better than | have been in years, and
recommend Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to
my friends and acquaintance suffering
from stomach trouble" Sold by L. w.
Mcconnell.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08
A Very Close Call.

81 stuck to my engine, although every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain," writes G. w. Bellamy, a To-
connective fireman, of Burlington, Iowa.
81 was weak and pale, without any ap-
petite and all run down. AS | was
about to give up, l got a bottle of Elec-
trio Bitters, and after taking it, | felt as
well as [ ever did in my life" Weak,
sickly run down people always gain new
life. strength and vigor from their use.
Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed by
L. W. Mcconnell. Price so cents.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08
A VeSt-POcket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to carry,
easy 10 take, pleasant and never failing
in results are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. A vial of these little pills in the
vest-pocketis a certain guarantee against
headache. hiliousness, torpid liver and
all of the Ills resulting from constipa-
ton. They tonic and strengthen the
liver. Sold by l.. w. Mcconnell.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08
Congratulations

Mr.. John H. Cullom, editor of the
Garland, Texas, News, has written a
letter of congratulations to the manu-
f~acturers of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy as follows: ''Sixteen years ago when
our first child was a baby he was subject
to croupy spells and we would be very
uneasy about him. We began using
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in 1887,
and finding itsuch a reliable remedy for
colds and Group, we have never been
without it in the house since that time.
We have 5 children and have given it
to all of them with good results. One
good feature of this remedy is that it is
not disagreeable to take and our babies
really like it. Another is that it is not
dangerous, and there is no risk from
giving an overdose. [ congratulate you
upon the success of your remedy" For
sale by all druggists.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08
If UnWell.

try a SOC bottle of Herbine, notice the
improvement speedily effected in your
appetite, energy. strength and vigor.
Watch how it brightens the spirits, gives
freedom from indigestion and debility.
Isaac Story, Ava, Mo-, writes, Sept. 10th,
1900: II was in bad health, | had stom-
ach trouble for u months; also dumb
chills. DR.. J.W. Morey prescribed Her
bine; it cured me in two weeks. | can
not recommend it too highly, it will do
all you claim for IT," Sold by A. Nc
Mjllen.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08

When bilious try a dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
realize for once how quickly a frst-class
up-to-date medicine will correct the dis
order. For sale by all druggists.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08
Commissioners, Proceedings.
McCook, Neb., Dec. 30, 1903.

mC1OOhs AStD.s w. Acoc
The board OF county commissioner met pur-
suant to adjournment, present: Maurice Red
dy, j. Fl. Bennett and d. A. Waterman county
commissioners, c.. e. El5red county attorney
and L. j. Wilcox county clerk. The minutes OF
previous meeting were read and approved. The
following official bonds were examined and on
motion approved: S. l.. Green, county Judge !;
A. C. Harlan, coroner; Robert w. Devoe, clerk
of the district court Flora b. Quick, county
sup't; George b. Berry, deputy county clerk y
B. Gray and William A.. Brown, constables for
Willow Grove precinct; II. H.. Berry and J.S.
LeHew, justice of peace Willow Grove precinct;
Joseph G. Moore, justice of peace Tyrone pre-
cinct Ed Hethcote, justice of peace Beaver
precinct; C. c.. Smith, Justice of peace Gerver
precinct.
ROAD OyERsEERs.
Joseph L. Gibson, l j. L.. McCaffertV, 4 Ira
II. Harrison, 6; John S. Modreli, Z; w. S. Fitch,
8; +. A. Hodgkin, u; c. G. Wilhelm, Is; Roy
Smith, 20; Joseph Boos, %; Frank Hill, rs;
Martin Rinck, 81; Peter Fossen, 30; A. W.
butcher, 81; E. Oxley, IS; J. E. Dolph, Al NJ. l..
Scarrow, AZ.
Annual settlements of the following overseers
of highways were examined and on motion
clerk was instructed to draw certificates on
road districts in payment thereof as follows:
1911 u H. az - ODT lnn ll
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-01-08

The claim of the Fidelity and Deposit Co. Of
Maryland for 1918 on treasurer's bond was reject
ed.
The appointment of George B. Berry as de-
putty county clerk for ensuing term was approx
ed.
On motion board adjourned to meet January
4th, 1904. I. j. WILCOX, County Clerk.
MAURICE REDDY, Chairman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-28
StatesbOro Sunday Train via Sea-
board Air Line.

seaboard Air Line train leaving Sa-
vannah 700 a. m. Sundays has con-
nection at Cuyler for Statesboro, ar
irving there a. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Nicholas Lang, proprietor of the
reliable grocery store 30 Barnard
street. Savannak. Ca. Jan. 20, 1908,
Says
Lippman Drug Company, PrOprie-
tors of p. .P.:
GentIemen-I called ON your
worthy Arm to-day to tell yOu that
for many years i have tried much
medicine, and in fact, every means
In nay power to get cured of the
terrible rheumatism which has I'M
dermined nay health for n very IOns
time. even visited Hot Springs,
Ark, but all to NO purpose. At last
i'm sheer desperation 1 took n course
of r. p. r., Lippman's Great Remedy,
and L rejoice to state that am en-
ttreIy well.
PIP. did the work to my entire
aatisfaction and made a radical and
prompt cure.
(signed) NICHOLAS LANG.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-28

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud-
Ing Piles. Your druggist will refund
money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure you, in to Ia DAYS. 50c.-ad.