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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
BOlLING WATER.
why a Redhot Poker Does Not Cause
1t to Hiss.


If redhot poker be thrust into cold
water ii Kisses and sputters; if into
boiling water, there is no commotlon.
When in the first experiment cold wa
ter comes in contact with the hot iron
there is a sudden and explosive genera
ton Of steam, which causes the liquid
to be scattered with a Kissing noise,
consequent upon the bursting of in
Vulnerable bubbles.
When. on the other hand, poker is
thrust into boiling water. which is al
ready freely giving forth steam, the in
PRODUCTION of the hot iron by still fur
ther assisting steam production causes
the poker to become at once surround
ed by sheath Of vapor, which effectu-
ally prevents the water from coming
into actual contact with the metal.
This sheath Of vapor is comparative
" bad conductor of heat, so that but
little passes from the iron to the wa
ter. There is no commotion, and the
poker can be withdrawn still glowing
brightly.-London Answers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
>ses asaxse
gEARN% CARDEN
gS'5 -
A STOCK CHARIOT.
4 Homemade Arrangement, Handy
For Loading and Moving Animals.

4 Homemade Arrangement, Handy
For Loading and Moving Animals.
There is hardly farm where any
amount of stock Is kept on which
stock cart built similar to our illustra-
ton would not prove itself indispensa-
Bile in course of time, says George w.
Brown of Hancock county, o., in Ohio
Farmer. Two discarded buggy axles
worked over at blacksmith forge
form drop axle FOR this cart. In the
cut A shows the axle, which should be
left standard track width, pieces foot
In length being inserted near the stubs
at each end, which forms the drop in
the axle to lower the bed nearer the
ground. A bed is made, as shown IN
the illustration, just the width to hit IN
TO the axle and about five feet in length
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
Living stones.

The visitor to the Falkland isles sees
scattered here and there singular snap
ed blocks of what appear TO pe wea'n-
or beaten and moss covered powders
IN various sizes. Attempt to turn one
Of these powders over. and you WIZ
meet with a real surprise. because the
stone is actually anchored by roots oi
great strength: In fact, you will md
that YOU are trifling with one OF the ma
five trees. No other country In the
world has such peculiar forest
Growth,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
peanuts For Horses and Mules.

The Arkansas experiment station has
fed the whole peanut plant to horses
and mules doing ordinary farm work.
The animals did as well on this ration
alone as they did before and after On
the ordinary rations Of corn and hay,
ard in the summer the advantage
seemed to be decidedly in favor of the
peanut. Only the Spanish variety was
fed and after the first few days in such
quantity as the appetite of the animals
demanded.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
CARE OF ROADS.
Some Points ON the Drainage ana
Construction of Highways.

Some Points on the Drainage ana
Construction of Highways.
Water is the prime enemy of road
building; all agree on that point, says
q writer in Good Roads Magazine. 1t
must be kept from the roadbed. A
roadway Is roof, nothing more or
less. We travel on this roof; water in
the roadbed spoils this roof; hence it
should not leak and ought TO have a
dry foundation.
The dirt road with its dirt roof is
,imple and cheap to construct, Its
contour and elevation being determin-
td by nature of the SOIL In sandy,
porous soils the side bitches should
be wide. shallow and level; in heavy
soils they should be deeper and pro-
yided with outlets. The foundation
must be kept dry; the roof ought to be
smooth and firm. The grader, the
heavy road roller and the wide tired
wagon are aids to this end,
At its best the dirt road Is a COM
promise, requiring constant attention
and reroofng annually. If not, it Is but
little better after year or two than
the unworked roadway-a trail OF mud
when wet and of dust when dry. Good
gravel makes good roof. When avail
able it provides the cheapest roofing to
be had. Ultimately we shall have to
rely in the main on crushed stone for
road roofing. 1t is exper slve, but last
ing. Once properly placed on a dry
foundation it will keep it dry from sur
face moisture and afford the ideal
roadway.
The main object is TO once get start
ed. 4 start once made our people Will
he quick TO see not only the advantages
afforded. but also to learn the methods
and art of building.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
Mike the Farmer Poor.

It Is enforced idleness that, makes
farmers poor, and no farmer need be
idle day on account Of bad weather
or wet fields il only his roads are good.
On a good road there is always paying
work of some kind, and wet weather Is
lust the time to go on the road. The
French farmer never loses good day
in his fields, for he can do all his mar
keting in rainy times. Every farmer
and farmers boy not at school and ev-
cry farm hand and team could earn n
full days wages every day in the year,
rain or shine
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22

Train 80 connects with Southern Ry.
Ra. Strasburg Junction for Harrisonbv'g
and points on Valley Railroad.
No. SO No. II
''o Pass. Pass.
- - -
Lv Harrisonburg 2 45pm ! 80 am
stanton 3 4Spm 1925 am
Ar Lexington. Is 5Opm 10 % am
daily except Sunday.
For rates tickets, baggage checked
apply to any Office Of the b. 4 o. Rail
road or to C.E. DudrOw, Travelling Pas
senger Agent, Harper's Ferry, w. Va
T. E. JARRETT, Agent,
Lexington, Va
e. w. BASSETT. @ p A.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22

Brown-Smith is down with brain
fever. Green You don't say SOL Brown
Yes. The doctor says II he RECEIVERS
his mind will be blank. Green
Well. I'm sorry to hear that. He owes
me $40
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
Spltefu1.

Kate-Do you think it's true that
people catch anything through kissingf
Madge-Oh, don't think so. See nov
often you've been kissed and youYe
never caught anybody yet.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
CURED FOR soc.

"After doctoring for three years,
and spending much mouey, a soc.
box of Cuticura Ointment ended all
my sufferings. It's been two years
since l used any, and | don't know
what sore hands are now, and never
lost days work while using Cuti-
cura Ointment.
THOMAS A. CLANCY,
40 N. Montgomery ST.. Trenton, NJ.
Sold throughout the world. Cuticura Rcsolyeni, 50c
lin form Of Chocolate Coated Pills DC per vial Of COZ,
ointment Soc. Soap, Csc. Potter Drug & Chem Corp,
Boston, Sole Proprictors.
M Send for The Great skin Book,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22

Seeking Fresh Pioneer Territory.
The young man who wishes to grow
up with the country may now go east
rather than west. The Illustration, re-
produced by permission of the Boston
and Maine Railroad company, shows
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22

He who brings ridicule to Dear
against truth finds in his hand q piaue
without hilt.-Landor.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22

Pullman Sleeping Cars from Clifton Forge TO
Cincinnati, St. Losls Chicago and Louisville
Trains Arrive at Lexington
t7sop.m. Week Days from Clihon Forge.
Sap m. Daily from Richmond and except
Sunday from Old Point and Norfolk.
For rates, tickets and other information Apply
10 s. o. CAMPBELL, '-ity Ticket Agent LeH'hs-
ten, Va.
w. o. WARTHEN,
Dis. Pass'r. Agent.
Richmond, Va.
NV. FULLER
T,eneralPas<ngerA ACT
=. Z. DOYLE, General Manager.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22

and bolted to the axle near the middle
of the bed. a cart handle is bolted up
ON the front, and the rear is fitted
with two doors and good strong latch.
This cart can be readily backed up,
when mounted upon wheels, to any
pen, the rear end dropped to the ground,
the doors closed behind, the cart at
tached to the rear of any other vehicle
and the animal transported as many
miles as desired with ease. BY max
ing the front end gate and cart handle
detachable this rigging can be
wheeled up to the rear of wagon and
used for chute in loading hogs or
sheep. These carts are very popular
here and are very appropriately dub
bed "stock chariots' by their owners.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
N S&7W! kerfo|k%Wes
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: hcdule In Effect Jan uary 70. 1905.
Leave Buera Vista.

NORTHBOUND.
No , 9:56P. NJ. Daily, For Basic, Luis.
Hagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No IA. 1886 P. v tlaily, For Hagerstown
Washington, Baltimore, Phlladel
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. /. 7 90 A. NJ. Daily. For Roanok
Bristol, Bluefeld, Norton, WI
ston-Salem, Charlotte, n. G
WeIch and intern eiiateate sta
lions. Pullman sleeper Phila
delphia to WEIGH.
No. IL. 2.G9P. NJ. Daily. Fol- Roanoke,
Bristol Bluefield, Winston Salen.
and intermediate stations, aud
Knoxville, Cincinnati, Columbus,
Chicago, and points West ane
Southwest. Pullman sleeper Buena
Vista to Knoxville and Roanoke to
ColuD bus.
All litional Information AID rates chesi-
fully furnished by II. Moffett, Ticket
Agent, Buena ista, Va.
w. b. BEVILL, IF. BRAGG
Gen. Pass. Agent. Tray. Pass. Agt
PnANOKE. VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-02-22
The Cabbage Snake Harmless.

The Cabbage Snake Harmless.
chronological authorities as far as
heard from seem to be unanimous In
pronounclng the so called cabbage
snake story fake. 1t is true there
Is a harmless worm which is headless
and, in the cabbage, lives only by alb
sorption of the juice Of the plant 1t is
thought to originate as parasite on
grasshoppers and other cold FLOODED
insects. A bacteriologist states that it
will not live in the human body, which
is too warm for it. 1t cannot stand
the absorption Of the warm juice or
gases of the body. This worm, how
ever, has apparently been found in I'M
usually large numbers in cabbage the
past season and has been by no means
beneficial to the prospects Of those with
whom krautmaking is generally prof
liable industry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
ARMISTICE
NOT NEAR
Jap ENJOYS Expect No Halt
In War.
Cessation Of Hostilities Before That
Would Aid Russia-President Only
Hinted, Did Not ASK 0penely
for Suspension Of Operations.

New York, July 90 The japanese
peace ENJOYS, Baron Komma and Min
lister Takahira, quartered at the Wal
dorf Astoria, have decided that there
shall be no move for an armistice be-
ticetween Russia and Japan until the
peace commissioners OF the two coun-
tries meet at Portsmouth. 1t was pretty
definitely learned that the Japanese
peace ENJOYS, who represent the senti-
ment Of their home Government, do not
want an armistice, and will probably OPP
pose any move for one made by the Rus
sian commissioners unless they are per-
mitted to name limit less elastic than
the continuance OF the Portsmouth con-
ference.
The japanese plenipotetiaries feel that
sn armistice would initiate materially
against the success of President Roose-
Velt's plan to bring about peace; that
under its healing and restful shelter the
Russian Government would be less anxi-
Gus to reach settlement, and would
doubtless be in less plastic mood
which would either bring the conference
TO nothing Or else would be reached less
satisfactory to the Japanese than they
feel they have a right to after their long
chain Of victories.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
Champions Put 1t All Over
Cleveland.
TANNEHILL PITCHED
Allowed But Seven Hits While Moore
of the Visitors Was Touched
Up for Nine Safe
Drives.

Boston, July 29.-The Champions
were welcomed warmly by big crowd
of rooters on their return home yes
terday, and they responded by scalping
the Cleveland Indians by the score Of
7 to 3, in a well played game. Tanne-
hill got back into the game and allowed
but seven hits, keeping the visitors in
hand all the time. Moore was not en-
tirely responsible for the defeat of his
team, as the players back of him had
the rattles at intervals. Still, Boston
got nine hits off Moore.
The Champions went after the game
in the second inning. Collins doubled,
and Stahl batted to Moore who made
an Intellectual attempt to get Collins
at third. Freeman walked and Ferris
hit to Moore who threw him out at
first while Collins scored. Criger batted
to Turner who tried to get Stahl who
slid home. Then Tannehill singled, scor-
ing Freeman. Setback flied out and
Parent famed.
Cleveland scored one in the third on
Carr's single, dead bali, and two outs;
also another in the fourth on singles
by Kahl, Bradley and Carr.
In the sixth Stahl singled and Free
man doubled, and the former then scored
on a wild pitch by Moore, and the Wis
itors added their third and last score
in the seventh on Cars single, Par
ent's error on Bays grounder and Jack
sons single.
The Champions nailed the game mp
high in their turn at bat in the same
inning. Tannehill doubled and Setback
walked. Parent hit in front of the
plate and Bemis threw to left field
bleachers to head off Tannehill, Tame
hill and Setback scoring. On Burketts
out Parent scored. After Collins had
flied out, Stahl worked in a double, but
Freeman was an easy out.
The score by innings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
origin Of aRoad Hog

As there seems some discussion as to
the origin Of road hog this explana-
ton may be useful.
In the early part of the last century,
before speedways were made in the
cities of the United States, owners of
trotters were often annoyed when speed
ing their horses by drivers Of slow and
heavy wagons puTposely and deliberate
ny blocking the road. These were called
road hogs
There was a popular print, drawn by
Morer, the best horse painter Of the day,
published by Currier q Ives, illustrating
this Three drivers of slight rigs" hav-
ing a "bnsh," and ''road hog pulling
across their front, causing them to have
a collision.
This was entitled "a Road Hog "-
Correspondence in London Mail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
BUMP THE BUMPS CURE.
Illinois Town Solves Problem Of Auto
mobile Speeding.

Chicago, H., July 29.-The problem
of regulating the speed of autos has
been solved by Glencoe. 1t is simple
Just making the fast going machines
bump the bumps"
Glencoe does not put it in Just this
way. 1t il simply going to Improve"
Sheridan road. But this improvement
is to consist OF six-inch bump at ev-
cry crossing and the motorist who at
tempts to take the bumps" at high
speed will be punished, the Glencoe vii
lage board believes more than by any fine
which it IS believed could be imposed.
The bumps win be made of brick, and
viii be six inches high at the highest
point. On each side viii be a sharp
slope that will make il easy for the cars
to 20 over, provided they are running
at moderate speed, but which viii
have tendency to shoot the occupants
some feet into the air if taken at high
speed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
CONDUCTOR SHOT.
Four Men Hold Up a Chicago Street
Car.


Chicago, July 2o.-Four robbers who
boarded a Halsted street car at $3.50
o'clock yesterday morning, shot the con
ductor, s. f. Harbor, 50 that he was
taken to the EngIewood Hospital in a
dying condition, and after searching his
pockets and robbing the passengers in
the car, fed. firing their revolyers as
they ran. The entire police force of
the Englewood district is searching for
the highwaymen, of whom they have
only meager description.
The car was southbound and had
reached Seventy-third street when four
roughly dressed men boarded It. One
OF the men went forward to the motor
man and covered him with a revolver,
while another drew his weapon and
pointed it at Harbor, and the other two
threatened the passengers and searched
their pockets, taking their money and
valuables.
Harbor was intimiated for but mo.
ment. AS the robber standing near him
told him to give up his money, he
jumped toward the thief and attempted
to knock the pistol from his grasp. As
he did SO the robber fired, the bullet
penetrating the conductors abdomen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
Three Years Of For Heat.

James II. Pou, of counsel for Ray
mond D. Bynum, of Raleigh, who Mon-
day was sentenced to fifteen years in
the penitentiary for numbering his ven
cradle partner, j. II. Afford, in their
printing Office. went to see the Judge
and said
II hope these exceedingly hot days
and sitting nights have suggested to
you what fifteen years Of imprisonment
means for this man, and ] ask you TO
reduce his sentence"
Judge Allen replied Last night this
very thought came to me. | reduce the
sentence by taking off three years z
Raleigh an. o. correspondence in Balti-
more sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
ASKS EQUITABLE RECEIVER.
Amended Complaint Suit Filed in United
States Circuit Court.

New York, July 29.-In the form of
an amended complaint to bill filed last
April suit was begun Thursday in the
United States Circuit Court for the
southern New York district to throw the
entire 1921 100000 OF assets Of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society into
the hands of receivers, who shall take
possession of all the funds, assets and
property held by the defendant society
OF every character and description and
administer the same as they may be di-
rected by the court"
More than forty policyholders in the
Equitable, representing dozen different
states, are included as complainaDts IN
lhe present suit, which is based in part
upon the allegation that the society has
no funds with which to meet its enor-
NOUS losses, and is insolyent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
EXAMINING sroMAcHs.
State Laboratory Has Two Mysterious
Cases to Look Up.

Burlington, July 29.-The state labor
atory officials are particularly busy these
days making examinations Of summer
drinks to detect preseryatives which are
sometimes used contrary to the new pure
food law. The result Of the analysis
viii be published in the new bulletin
to be issued September /.
H. l. White is engaged in the exam
nation of the stomach and intestines
for poison Of three years old child
in a Waterman family oil Victory, whose
death occurred under suspicious circum-
stances.
The stomach Of Mrs. Almina john
son of Jamaica has also been received
at the laboratory for ANALYSIS. The
woman, died very suddenly and while
there are no suspicious of poisoning in
the case the cause Of her death IS a
mystery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
FINALLY TOLD THE TRUTH.
Kate Hathaway Disclosed on Travelling
Man Named George Blair.

Burlington, July 29.--Kate Hathaway,
the young woman who first disclosed
in city court that she became intoxi-
Gated on champagne cider, concluded that
she would change her mind yesterday
afternoon. She was taken back to city
court and stated there that she fell in
with a travelling man named George
Blair at Queen City Park Thursday all
ternoon. He was obliging enough to give
her few drinks of whiskey. She came
back to the city and they parted on
Church street. 1t was this liquor that
made the young woman intoxicated. She
was fined SIS and costs of S97e, the al
tentative being los days in the House
Of Correction. Arrangements were made
to pay the fine and costs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
CROP OUTLOOK IMPROVED.
The Weeks Weather Conditions Better
Than the Average.

New York, July 29.--Despatehes to
Dun's Review from branch Offices OF r.
q. Dun 4 Co. situated in the important
agricultural centers indicate that the
past week has provided better than
average weather conditions, improving
the outlook for the principal crops and
putting a further large quantity beyond
danger. Harvesting of winter wheat has
progressed rapidly, and threshing Is well
under way in most states. Reports vary
somewhat as to the average yield per
acre, Indiana ranging slightly below 20
bushels, while in Ohio and Kansas the
average is placed at rs. A statement
from Kansas indicates splendid quality
and an average weight of over so
pounds per bushel Although rust is
noted IN many spring wheat regions, It
is not certain that any serious damage
viii be done, particularly if harvesting
begins IN the southern countries next
week, as Is anticipated
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
C. R. Peck Says Young Men Are in the
Majority in Oklahoma.

G. K. Peck says Young wen Are IN the
Majority in Oklahoma.
Burlington, July 29.-cassius R. Peck,
assistant United States district attor-
ney, Of Guthrie, oklahoma, and Mrs.
Peck are in this city, the guests OF Mr..
Peck's father. They left Burlington
nine months ago and are now home for
months visit. After spending two
weeks in Burlington they viii go to
Bennington.
Mr.. Peck tells glowing tales of his
new home and Of the splendid prospects
for the country. In the Office Of assist
ant district attorney he has had much
criminal work to do. He says there are
more politics to the square inch there
than IN whole Vermont town. The
great question before the people is that
Of statehood. Mr. Peck says It is essen
tally a country Of young men and that
in the conventions and public gatherings
the men with gray hairs are very few
indeed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
GRossMAN HEARD FROM,
Former Burlington Lawyer Located in
Oklahoma City.

Burlington, July 29-L. G. Grossman,
the lawyer who left Burlington hurried
~ and who afterward got into trouble
in Manchester, n. H., has been located
at Oklahoma City and the authorities
there viii be notified Of the disbarment
proceedings which were brought before
the Vermont supreme court and which
resulted in his being forbidden to prac-
tice in Vermont.
Mr.. Grossman was seen in Oklahoma
City by G. r. Peck. It is not known
what line of business lie is pursuing but
his name has been printed in connection
with an organization OF business and pro-
fessional men. As soon as the papers
IN the disbarment proceedings can be
obtained they viii be forwarded to
Oklahoma and they win without doubt
prevent his practicing law in that terri
tory.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
DROPS AGENT HAYNES.
Paul Morton of Equitable Has Removed
''Kickp Leader.

New York, July 29.-Paul Morton,
president Of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society, yesterday notified Archi.
bald G. Haynes, leading general agent
Of the Equitable society in New York
city, that Mr.. Haynes contract with the
Equitable was terminated. At a
recent meeting of his sub-agents, Mr..
Haynes recommended that, on account
of the Equitable troubles, which had re-
duced the profits Of the agents, they be
put on salary until the society could re-
sumo its former relations with its
agents. This recommendation was not
agreed to. Mr. Haynes rendered his
resignation some time ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
Our oldest shin.

The Oldest ship in the American navy
Is the frigate Constellation, which is
fortyfour days older than the Constl-
tuition, familiarly known as Old Iron
sides. She was built by David Stod-
ert at Baltimore and was launched
Sept. Z, 1897 The Constitution. built
at Boston, was launched Oct. 81, 1897
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29
cotton aud Wool.

Cloth manufacturers have learned to
mix cotton and wool 50 thoroughly that
mere feeling will not detect the pres
ence Of cotton. The only sure method
ID such cases Is to boil piece Of the
goods in a solution Of caustic potash,
which will eat up the wool and leave
the vegetable fiber intact.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-29

Boston, July 20. President John J..
Taylor Of the Baston American baseball
club announced yesterday that he had
purchased Pitcher Joseph Harris and
Catcher Robert A. Peterson of the Fall
River team of the New England League.
The players win join The Boston organi-
cation at the close Of the present sea-
son. Peterson is now with Billy Hamil-
TONS Harrisburg outlaws.