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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
GOOD ROADS

Farmers who are interested ir
tie rural free delivery routes
would do we'll to read notice sent
cut by the POstoffice Department
concerning public roads ON which
carriers are compelled to travel.
The quick delivery of mail is in
terfered with every winter on ac-
count of the bad condition OF
roads. The notice is sent out
early this year in order to give
road oversears time to put the
roads in good condition before.
the winter The notice reads as fol-
lows:
"The department looks to the
patrons to the rural free delivery
service who are receiving benefits
of the service, to use their utmost
personal endeavorS, and also to
exert their influence with the road
supervisors, or with those officials
who are responsible for the con-
ditions of the highways, to the
end that the roads travelled by
rural carriers may always be kept
open and in such passable shape
that the service can be punctually
performed, Should the regularity
of the service be needlessly des'
troyed as the result of inattentior
and lack of care bestowed on thu
highways the permanent withdraw
al of the delivery will very likely
result"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
The ". N. 1. SITUATION

The situation at the Virginia
Military Institute, that during the
month of November has been en-
barrassing and at times critical,
has now greatly improved, and
hopes are entertained that the
problem has at last been solved.
The few cadets who felt they could
not honorably apologize for a
serious affense because OF sup
poseely binding oath, took steps
Saturday afternoon of forcing their
dismissal, and dismissal promptly
followed.
A careful review of the events
lzading to the present situation
will demonstrate the fact that
every question has two sides, and
that an element of right enters
into both. That the cadets had
grounds for complaint against the
mess hall fare is conceded by the
Board of Visitors and the Institute
authorities. The condition was
due to the inefficient equipment in
the kitchen, 80 far as the facts can
be ascertained, and not to the
quality or quantity of the supplies
furnished by the cOmmissary. The
inefficient equipment was due in
part to the fire at the mess hall
last May.
An incident calculated to raise
false hopes among the offending
cadets was the visit of Governor
Montague to the Institute, and his
acceptance from the recalcitrant
members of the third class their
signatures to a compromise paper
which the boys endorsed, and
which they recognized ives no
apology as demanded by the Board
of Visitors. They felt that If the
paper was acceptable to the Gov
erncr of Virginia he would use has
great influence to bring the Board
- of Visitors to his way of think
ing. This he failed to do, how
ever.
The Board OF Visitors had de-
clared the conditions by which the
matter of characterization could be
Abducted, and they rightly stoodd
by their declarations, realizing
that the maintenance of discipline
ut the Institute was of paramount
Importance.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
Foot BalI-What Shall Be Done
About II?

The following is taLsn from the
Philadelphii Record aut is a timely
editor al at the concluslod Of the foot
ball seasons
1t is la the air tn something
must be done to lessen The evils OF col
lege football. At TIE opening OF the
season Mr.. Roosevelt, With commend
able forethought, hung out danger
signal; yet here at its close we find a
single Saturday with a record OF
three deaths. Nineteen players all told
have died from gridiron injuries this
fall, and many bones have been bro
ken. No wonder the college presidents
have decided to put their heads to-
gether with the i'd OF reforming the
game or else dropping 1t.
There is much good in football. OF
all types of young manhood thel''sissy"
youth, or dude. or nilksop is the least
desirable-the most un-American. In
some ways this type Is vicious and a
breeder Of wees. Nor does the student
with stoop shoulders and the hectic
look 1T In with our time. Much better
the student as we have him today 70
bust, healthy. manly. Now, football
is to be credited with contributing to
the improvement here limited at; nor
can any one deny that 1t is wholesome
ly democratic and also a ben6cent
agency in that it generates and sus :
tains high college spirit.
But II football helps to promote man.
illness as against sneakness, hypocrisy
and caddishness, it likewiselbrutaliEes.
In other words, it fosters in America
Just what Americans cOndem in Span
ish bull fight. Let us be honest. Let us
not censure the Roman ladies for turn
ing down their thumbs when our own
wives and sisters behold with lessen
ing sensibility the removal from the
field of some gladitorial lad who may OF
may not be himself again.
Such are the two sides to the football
shield-such is the condition whence
arises the serious problem now about
to be considered by those who possess
authority In the great college world
How to preserve the good and be lid Of
the bad. how to hold on to all thai
NAL es for manliness and drive out
that which endangers the players life
and limb while at the same time bru
talizihg the spectator-this is the ques
ton to be nationally debated and firm
~ acted upon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
Raphine Personals and News

hdDUkuC SASOhAAS
Gazette Coyyesb0HdeHce
Nov.27-Rev. q. n Echols has been
if at the parsonage in Fairfield, being
unable to fill the pulpit at the Metho-
dist church here for two months. AT
the last appointment the pulpit was
filled by Rev. R. L. Fultz OF Blacks
burg.
Communion services were held at
Old Providence on last Sunday and at
Mt. Carmel communion services will
be held next Sunday, preparatory SER
vices beginning next Frllay.
Mrs. Jennie Black is i'll at the home
OF her sister, Mrs. Rush, near Steele's
Tavern.
Miss Mary Moore of Lexington visit
ed Mrs. Sallie Mccormick at Steele's
Tavern last week.
Mrs. Sallie Mccormick has vacated
her lovely home The Pines" and she
is now with her father, Rev. A. ii.
Hamilton at the manse.
Mrs. =. N. Giles has vacated her home
here. and left the oath for the home OF
daughter, Mrs. DIR. Thrift In Madison
county.
Mr.. L. J. Giles, formerly Of this vii.
lage and who has been quite III at the
c. so. hospital in Clifton Forge,is con-
wales cent.
Miss Julia Watts, who his been the
guest of relatives in Clifton Forge and
Raphine, will leave for her home In
Annapolis, Nd, the 2Sth. Miss Watts
will visit friends in Harrlsonburg
and Washington on her return home.
Miss Harris OF AlDemAI 10 county, Is
the guest OF Mrs. w II. Hunter near
here.
Mr.. Harry Bell, who has been la
West Virginia. for some time, has re-
turned to his home near here.
The Cardenas Missionary Society
+ cid its monthly meeting on the 18TH
at the home Of Miss Mavme Smith, and
the occasion was one of interest.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Mt.
Carmel was pleasantly entertained last
Thursday at the hospitable home OF
Mrs. George Wade
Thanksgiving, with its many joys
is fast appro aching bringing to ouI
minds the pleasant retrospectlon oil
many many blessins of the past year.
"RAPHI NE COR"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
State Appropriation for Good
Roads

The following al ticle from the Atlanta
Constit iiion en- the sofirct OF good
roads IL notwithstanding one, ard the
Illustration cited forlrs II good lesson
for the people OF Virginia. 1t takes
money to build good roads and when
the people make up their minds to
sperd money for roads. then and nottill
then will they have good roads. The
Constitution says:
New York State is going 20 devote
the sum of 5J,OOO,OOO to the building
Of good Dads. The voters have expressed
their approval OF constitutional
amendment to that end, and 1t will
become operative Immediately.
1t is said that plans fer im provements
have been worked out to the last detail,
financial and engineering, and nothing
remains but to put into execution the
ideas formed after long and compli-
Gated campaign Of study, struggle and
popular education.
I'm this event Is seen an inspiring en-
enlargement o the people who have
made the topic OF good roads their spe-
oial concern. 1t Is also evidence that
the voters, who must be the final tri-
bunal when 1t comes to action, have
taken a good grasp OF the material
benefits TO be derived from improve
ments OF this nature. Otherwise they
would not have agreed tosettlng aside
the amount stated.
The good roads movement is gaining
strength every day In every section OF
the nation. Here In Georgia little ar
gument is needed to demonstrate to all
classes of citizenry the Immediate good
to result from such sources, Roads
open to transportation all the year
round and extending into the most
remote districts have so vital a bearing
on the industrial, social, postal and
general rural phases of life, and so I'M
portant en- influence on the welfare oil
the entire State, that they have ceased
to be a mooted problem. They ara nov
only question of ways and means.
1t Is we'll, however, to keep the sub
ject continually before the intelligent
people OF the State, that they may ia
millarize themselves with all its bene
fetal and difficult phases.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

1t is rumored that bill will be
introd uced in the next Legislature
providing for the appointment of
Commissioners s of the Revenue by
the Circuit Judges and not elected
by the people as at present. Tie
Constitutional Convention, after
thoroughly considering this ques-
tor, finally left the matter open
by providing that the Legislature
ehall determine the manner OF
selection. A sentiment of late
prevails in some quarters favorable
to the appointment Of the com
missioners by the courts. go thai
these offices may be put beyond
the influence of politics. The ONLY
definite provision in the new Con
stitution in reference to thes'
offices was provision that If tn
commissioners should continue Il
to be elected by the people, the.
should be ineligible for a secon'
term.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
Don't Experiment
You Will Make No Mistake If You
Follow this Lexington Citizens
Advice

Never neglect your health. II you
are always tired, or have pain in the
back, urinary disorders, dizzy, or nerv-
GUS spells, it's time to act. These ale all
symptoms OF dangerous kidney troubles
and YOU should use remedy which is
known to cure these troubles safely and
surely. Doan's Kidney Pills Is that
remedy, and II yoi wish to be cured OF
kidney trouble without experimenting,
do not fail to use it. 9th rs have been
cured ard cured permanently. Why not
follow Il advice OF a Lexington citiz'n
and be cured yourselfY
John l.. Henderson, superintendent
of the Poor, wheelright by trade, place
of residence eorLpr Randolph and
Henry Sts., says: my kidneys troGbl ed
NE for twenty years of and CD. tried
many different remedies but without OBJ
tanning any permanent relief. had an
almost constant heavy dull aching ac-
ross the srlall Cf M back and Often was
taken with severe stitches OF pain so
that could not stand. did moi rest
comfortably and when ! frs arose In
the morning felt tire and worn out.
The secret ms from the dneys were OF
a high color and my whole system seem
ed 10 be- affected Reading some adyer-
ltlsement5 about DOau's Kidney Pills
| concluded to try that re nedy and pro-
cured a box ut y. II. Gnrrel's dug
store. They gave me prompt aud eli
cient relief. j have never given my
name before for publication In this way
but the great amount OF good | received
from Doan's Kidney pills warrants me
In now doing &c"
Foi sale by oil dealers. Price 50 cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo New York
sole agents for the United States:
Remember the name Doan's AM
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
IN CHANCERY
Commissioned Notice
~
HENRY HUTCHINSON & COMPANY

HENRY HITCH lNSON % OOMFAN
We.
JR. TEMpLRToN & OTHERS
Having been directed by decree OF
Rockbridge Circuit Court in the above
named cause entered on the goth day
Of October, 1905, to take the following
accounts, viz:
1st. An account showing the estate,
both real and personal, OF which Eugene
a Templeton died seized and possessed,
and who are the heirs at law and dis
tributes of said Eugene g. Templeton;
and their respective interests In said
estate.
2nd. An account Of the real estate Of
which j. r. Templeton is seized and
possessed.
Ard. An account OF all the liens against
the real estate OF said J. r. Templeton,
including unpaid taxes, II any, stating the
same in the order OF the priority.
4th. An account ascertaining yhetheF
the rents and profits OF the real estate
owned By the said j. r. Templetcn
will, within five years, pay the liens
| thereon and the costs OF this suit,
| 5th. Any other account deemed peril
nent by the Master. or required BY any
party I'm interest.
The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all parties interested or concerned
that he has appointed
WEONE SDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
as the time, and his office In Lexington
vs., as the place to execute said ordel
OF reference.
w. T. SHIELDS,
Commr. In chancer.
p NJ. Pepick. ., q. nov. e-6
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
FOR SALE

Nv blacksmith and wheel wright
shop on Henry Street opposite John
Sheridan's stable. This shop Is well
located and has always had a good
share OF public pat onage. also
have for sale come blacksmith tools,
and q good parlor organ OF latest
design. Apply to
JAMES M. SENSENEY, or
Paul N, Penic K. his attorney
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
CoIlierstOwn CulIIng 4

Gazette Correspondence.
Nov. 2Sth-Mrs. VIM. Long died
Nov. 23rd. at her home on the head
waters of Blacks Creek. aged about
40 years. Her body was laii to rest
the following day at Collierstowf.
The Iecent call that was extended TO
Rev. J. Spencer Smith Of Fairfield by
the Colllerstown congregation, was
declined.
Mr.. Harvey Cummings Of James
town. Ohio, Is ia Colllerstown visiting
his old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Ludwick, for
merly OF Ccllierstown but now OF
Davenport, Iowa, are here visiting
their friends.
Thanksgiving day will be cclebrat ed
to some extent in this section as we
hear of some big turkeys to be slaugh-
btered about that time.
A dwelling house belonging to the
VIM. Hull estate at Marmion which
was occupied by Mr.. John Dunlap was
consumed by fire 1T ten O'clock Mon
day, the 97th. II is thought that tn
Hre started from a cook stove, When
FIRST discovered the fire had sprOak 90
much that 1t was impossible to check
it. Consequently very little OF the
household goods was saved. Mr. Dun
lap was working in his blacksmith
shop at the time the FIRE started anC
his family was visiting In Cliftol
Forge. The sad affairs has left then
practically without anything to go Of
Just at the beginning OF the winter
The family have the entire sympathy o
cur whole community. X-RAYs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
Real Estate Transfers

The following deeds OF bargain and
sale were entered OF recorl in the
clerks Office Of Rockbridge county
for the week ending November 2Sth.
Ohio Miller TO X. d. Firebaugh, 28l
acres on North river in Walkers Greek
district, 1926.
Frank NJ. Sydnor to Ira b. Snapp,
lot Of 115 so. rods, in Goshen, between
c.. & o. railroad aud Mill Creek.
81, 200.
G. A. Cummings to Martin l.. Cox,
1Os acres on Whites Run, South River
district, adj. g. T. Decker, 5000.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
srAdxsrtising rates. which are mod.

crate. rnished on application.
ETRusiness local notices Zoe: b line
or first insertion and &c. a line for
eac .ubsequent insertion.
81 obituaries exceeding 10 lines
tribnt.s of respect, cards of thanks,
etc must be paid for at the rate Oh
sc. Oer line.
r Office Telephone No. .; Long
Distance Metallic, connects with Town
aud county lines.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
YOUR MONEY
For Our Goods!

We have goods to SELL you have money to spend The
only ueon with you is "Where the best value for
NV monevPo If we can't give to you, we don't want
YOUR money! All we ask Isl that you consider quality as
well as price; then to sell you Not how low IN
nrice but how good at price That lis motto. And the
is that cheap goods dear at any price Take our
10 cent CANDIES for instance Nowhere else will you md
uch candies for 10 cents And the 20 cent kind usually brings
80 TO 40 cents elsewhere Do you want proof oft? Try
them as others have and you will know We began selling
them little over eighteen months ago. and have sold In that
time between and tons. That speaks for itself We
guarantee every pound ABSOLUTELY PURE
Just so with entire line OF goods whether IN
Groceries, Shoes Dry Goods what not The VERY BEST
POSSIBLE AT THE PRICE, AND AS NOT LOWER
ANY OTHER On this basis prepared 10 sell any
thing Won want to eat or wear. Take our UNDERWEAR
It is the finest soes most elastic and best fitting we can
buy Whether you pay 25 cents garment or dollar and
half.
Try our coRsETs. R. q or Invisible Lacing,
Deep Hip Straight Front Tapering Waist STYLE We
puaane every pair they break rusyour money back
FURS Where can You buy such furs as we offer at
$500 to $500? Such Muhs at 50 90 to T5OF DO you
need Rugs or Art squares Who sold so good rug as
slOO2 We sold so of them in two days and hail. and
we'll have another bale in a few days.
Many people running their health and s'omachs'
buying cheap foods We won't sell them if VIC know IT. ana
il is our business to know. Take sARDINES as sample
Have you ever eaten any really good sardnes Let us sell
Won some packed on the coast of Sardinia hat' where ney
get the name put up pure oil of never want
any other kind The flavor altogether different thing from
the common run of SO called sARDEs JUST so WITH ALL OUR
GROCERIES.
p If you are looking for BARGAINS and 90 not care 700
much for STYLE ask to few Coaks and Suits we carried
from last season We actually selling them belo"
prime cost
BLACK CAT HOSE for boys and girls have never been
surpassed They save darning and they wear
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
Read This Prop osition

And you will stop chewing. L
will sell and cut mp, any way you
desire, a young tender Quarter
Beef and put the same in your
Cellar or Carrot, Automobile or
Wheelbarrow any day left in the
wear 1905 for S cents per pound
cash. Positively no Quarters
charged.
How is that?
r. S. BRUCE,
Phone As.
P. S. Bring your Hides to me. L
have something to tell you.
u.s. Open from 5 a. m. to S;3O
n. m. aug 3O-3m.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

Energy all gcne2 HeadacheI Stom
ach out Of order7 Simply case Of
torpid liver. Burdock Blood Bitters
will make a new man or women Of
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure,
At any drug store, 90 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

Danville Register; We ale GER
tainly not conscious of any dis
position to be ungenerous or to
deal harshly with the cadets who
have placed themselves in an
attitude Of characterization toward
the authorities of the institute,
but feeling that the future useful
ness of the school depends upon
the II maintenance Of authority and
the enforcement of discipline, we
have no hesitation in sustaining
the action of the board.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

1t did not take the Cubans
long to adopt American customs.
It has been discovered that Cuban
registration shows more names
than the male population of the
island.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
THE SUN AT ONE CENT
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In the United States

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Its Washington and New YORK ou,
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

Norfolk Landmark: The victory
of the Board af Visitors will be q
very doubtful one. We should not
like to have a part in such a
triumph. A few more such Pyrrbic
successes and there will not be
much left Of the Virginia Military
Institute. The board has not only
been merciless in requiring the
thirteen cadets to do what they
consider dishonorable act, but 1t
has listened uDmoved tc the argu-
ments of Governor Montague and
of Captain Willard, that the boys
be allowed to withdraw their
minatory letter,in accordance with
their petition.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

No matter how long you have had
the cough; II it hasn't already develop
cd into consumption, DIR. WOODS
Norway Pine Syrup will cure it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

DULL CALF FOR SALE DEEP
\ red-poll, A months old, weighs 400
pounds, sired by pedigreed animal.
Apply at this office. sep-27-u'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
TELEPHONES

Your Telephone bill was due OCT.
1ST. 1905. Please send check by first
mall. LEX. NUT. TELE. co.
nov. Sat.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29
State Press Comments on V.M.I.
Situat ton


Richmond Tin es-Dispatch: We
are greatly distressed to hear that
the s'oath- bound" members OF the
third class of the Virginia Military
Institute have deliberately violated
che rules in order to force their ex-
pulsion from the institution. They
have done this, we are informed,
in order that they may relieve
their associates from embarrass
ment. They have sacrificed them
selves in order that the others may
be reinstated. Self-sacrifice Is
noble, and, as a general PROPOSE
ton. is to be commended. Hut
these boys have false idea OF sac
rifice. The sacrifice which they
should have made was the immola-
ton of their false pride upon the
altar of duty. They took an cath
which they had no moral right to
take, for they were under moral
obligation to obey orders and OBJ
serve discipline. Instead OF abb
solving themselves from an oath
made under excitement and in a
spirit of defiance and insubordina-
ton, they refuse to yield to the
counsels of their elders, and in
order to carry their point, they
now commit another breach OF dis
cipline. Their first act of insrb
ordination was impulsive; the last
was deliberate. They have now
demonstrated beyond the doubt of
any reasonable man that the Board
of Visitors made no mistake in re-
fusing to compromise with their
rebellious and insubordinate spirit'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-29

Richmond News Leader: No
body interested in the Virginia
Military Institute would suggest
or sanction the slightest departure
by any cadet from the strictest
laws of personal honor. One OF
the fret requirements of those laws,
however, is that when wrong has
been done prompt and full repara-
ton should be made and when
man has made q mistake he should
confess it in manly, straightfor-
ward way. In our view, the ca
diets in sending this pepper made
serious mistake and did wrong, ard
they owe 1t to themselves, to the
institute and to the commanding
officers to square themselves by
prompt apology. The opportuni'
ty 70 apologize was offered them
from sincere purpose to prevent
disaster to the institute, for the
dismissal or resignation of an en-
tire class would be disaster from
which the school might not re-
cover in years. The cadets should
respond with equal loyalty and
should do their full part toward
avoiding such unhappy results Ii
they should persist in stubborn de-
fiance in rejecting the opportunity
offered them and in maintaining a
position Of insubordination, they
would have no public sympathy
and the responsibility for injury to
the institute would be on them.