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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Inequality of land Assessment

1t is a notorious fact that real
estate in Virginia is usually assess
led for taxation far below its real
value. What makes this matter
worse is the inequality in rating.
In some localities the assessment
may be three fourths of the value,
and in others one-half or less. In
this way the tax burden is une-
qually distributed. There Is no JUS
LITIGATION of the practice of assess
ing property far below its true
value. A certain amount of money
must be raised by taxation for
public purposes. II the assessment
is low, the rate Of taxation must
be high, and the report goes abroad
that the State iscursed with high
rate of taxation, whereas, il prop
erty were assessed at its real value,
the report might be that the rate
of taxation is low, and that fact
would have the effect of attracting
capital and new settlers.
In commenting on this subject
the Richmond Times-Dispatch
says:
We wish that fair-minded men
in all parts of the State, in the
towns, in the counties and in the
cities would call public attention
to this subject and do all in their
power to get fair assessment.
The Virginia law provides that
"assessors shall assess all lands
and improvements thereon at the
fair market value thereof" That
is simple rule and it can be car
ried into effect fairly and equi-
tably, il the assessors will do their
duty. 1t is an easy matter for
assessors to ascertain what is a
fair market value of property in
their locality, and 1t Is their duty
to the State to assess according to
the rule without fear or favoritism.
If this be done the burden of taxa
tion will bear in the same proper
ton upon all land owners and the
State will get her Just dues. But
if property in some sections lis
assessed at its market value and
in others at half value, or even
at one-tenth its value, the burden
will rest heavily upon some and
lightly upon others. Let us have
fair play.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Awkward.

An old lady was toiling up the
steps of an Edinburgh church on a
Sunday night when q kindly elderly
gentleman came after her and, say
ing, @All0w me, madam," took her
arm and helped her up. When she
bad got to the top she paused for
little to recover her breath and then
asked, "Da you know who's to preach
tonightw "Yes," said the gentle
man; OTIS Dr. -" the speaker
being none other than DR.. =
himself. "My goodness gracious ("
exclaimed the old lady. "Help me
down again, please. I'd rather listen
to a man sharpening saw"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Girl Killed by Drinking Wine

A nine-year-old daughter of
Gabriel Lawson died near Com orn,
Va. Tuesday evening of last week,
from the effects of imbibing wine
too freely. 1t appears that the
child, during a temporary absence
Of other members OF the family,
drank about o quart Of wine that
morning. Extreme illness soon
followed. A physician arrived as
speedily as possible and admins
tered emetics and all known rene
dies; but death came in the after
noon. 1t is stated that the child
was so thoroughly saturated with
wine that the liquid exuded from
the pores of her skin all over the
body,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
SECRET OF OLD AGE
How to Live Long and Enjoy
Well.Spent Life


A London paper has been inter.
viewing a number Of old men as to
the secret of their longevity.
Many reasons are given, some
OF which are contradictory. But
there is unanimily in saying that
the mental attitude is everything.
Justin Mccarthy Gays: "Think
as little as may be about the
advance OF years" DR.. Haig
Brown says: "Plenty of work
and no worry has kept him hale
for 81 years."
Here is the secret. 1t is
psychic: He who by constant, con.
genial work keeps his mind en-
ployed and in touch with the
worlds progress, who wants to
live to see the outcome of things,
who keeps his mind serene and
free from worry, who is young in
heart and hops-that man has dis
covered the real fountain Of youth
the Spanish wanderer sought.
The man who permits himself to
feel that he is aging in spirit, who
allows his mind to dwell upon his
ailments to aggregate them, the
man who thinks and talks and
acts like on old man, will become
old. "As man thinketh in his
heart, so he is."
In all the fads-Mentsl There.
peutics, or what not-there is
germ of truth. All Of them urge
tranquil mind, a conscience void
Of offense, good will to men and
happy, cheerful trust of the future.
Add to these deep breathing to
oxygenize the blood, sensible diet,
flushing the system with plenty of
pure water, and you have all the
wisdom of all the ages as to the
means of health and long living.
Accidents and acute diseases
aside, men die before their time
because they feel they must die.
Their "time has come" Millions
voluntarily doom themselves to the
grave.
If you want to live long in the
land the Lord your God has given
you, make-compel-your mind to
dominate your body. Take up a
work whose plans run far into the
future. Do nothing to your fell
low men that you will be sorry for.
Face every day as If there will be
a million more days to come. Take
as good care Of your body as you
would of any other tool. Plan to
live. Work to live. And love your
life.
Death, then, will be slow to
summon you. He is able to find
so many victims willing and ready
to go with him. And though the
winds blow, you will cling t. the
parent stem like the leaf, and, like
the leaf, when you are fully ripe,
futter calmly down to mother
earth.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Mozart;

M9zart's musical talent was re-
yealed at three years OF age. Re-
tween four and six he composed
pieces with experiences. Mozart died
at thirty-six Of cerebral hydropsy.
He had a presentiment of his ap-
preaching end. He was subject to
fainting fits before and during the
composition of his famous IRE
QUEEN" Mozart always thought
that the unknown person which
presented itself to him was not an
ordinary being, but surely had rela-
lions with another world and that
he was sent to him to announce his
end.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Her Wav Of Thlnklnu.

III have called, doctor, to settle
that dental bill, but l think it's q
good deal higher than it ought to
be-"
"But you will remember, madam,
that the tooth required good deal
of treatment, and / took the greatest
care to make every operation pain
less"
II remember 1t didn't hurt me a
particle. That's why the bill seems
so outrageous. Chicago Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
When Too Tired TO sIeep.

If you are overtired-r"too tired
to Sleep" as We sometimes say
battle the neck and temples with hot
water, Battle the back Of the neck
particularly. This seems to relax
the muscles and the veins that sup
ply the brain with blood. Lie down
to sleep with peace, for it will come
surely. The same treatment will
wonderfully refresh during the day.
A headache may often be relieved,
even cured, by hot applications to
the back of the neckk.1Washington
Star.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
FraternaI Orders.


Rockbridge Lodge, No. SO. 10. o. F.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows hall.
Lexington Lodge, No. So, K. Of P:
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2. Daughters OF
Rebekah, meets every Monday night, at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets LIST and Bird Mon
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No.1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets 1st and Bird Friday
nights in each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lee Jackson Council, No. 81, Junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
end and 4th' Friday nights at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-03-01
Tho Iactful Phxaician.

eyes," said Miss Passay, 81 was
quite ill, but DR.. Cheerie says he'll
soon have me looking like myself
again."
"Ah, how delicate Of him to put it
that way ip your casep exclaimed
Miss Betting,
#ow do you mean?"
"Well, you know, he usually tells
q convalescent T'll soon have you
looking like your old self again. ~
Catholic Standard and Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Tour to the Canadian Rockies. Lewis
and CLARK Exposition. and Yellow
Stone Park.
RoUnd-f2L5 Tip.


On account of the convention of the
American Medical Association, to be
held in Portland Ore. IL to "a, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
run a personally conducted tour, visiting
the beautiful resorts in the Canadian
Rockies, Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland
allowing tour days in the latter city Tor
attending the sessions of the convention
and for visiting the Lewis and I lark EA-
position, and five and one.half days in
the Yellowstone Park, a full and COM
plete tour of that woi derland. Tickets
covering every necessary expense en-
route, except hotel accommodations in
Portland, will be sold at the very low
rate of S2I5 from all stations on the
Pennsylva ia Railroad, except Pittsburg
from which rate will be S2Io. A special
train of high-grade Pullman equipment
will leave New York, Philadelphia, Har-
risburg, and Pittsburg, Monday, July 3.
The route will be via Chicago and St
Paul to Banff Hot Springs, Laggan,
and Glacier, in the Canadian Rockies.
thence 70 the Pacific Goa Returning
the route will lie through the States of
Washington. Oregon, Idaho. and Mon
tano, to the Yellowstone Park. and hence
via Billings and Omaha to Chicago.
reaching New York on July 20. FOR
further information consult Pennsylvania
Railroad ticket ;gents. a descriptive
itinerary will be sent on application to
Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agen
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, Pa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Proposals for Repairs
Humphreys Hall, St. Johns Col
Iege AnnanOIiS. Nd.

The Board of Visitors and Governors
of st. Johns College invites proposals
for repairs according to the accompany
ing specification.
/. Furnish and install new window
frames and sash (3f. LINKS. film LIST. ana
ID floors. Srd. floor somewhat smaller,
cypress wood, to all windows through
out LIST, End, and 3rd floors, Il inch.
sash, double hung on cast iron weights,
and Silver Lake sash cord. FRAMES
to be put inside of old frames now IN
building, leaving old exterior panels
as they are at present. All frames 10
have new castings inside.
All windows to be glazed with single
thick American sheet glass, . lights 10
each sash about l0Xl4.l
Furnish and lay inch. dressed No.
Virginia yellow pine flooring, or such
flooring as may be furnished 10y the
owners, in stair hall and in rooms back
of stair hall on the LIST. floor, and all
rooms and hall ways ON End. and 3rd.
floors: all flooring to be blind nailed,
laid over present old flooring, leVeiieu
and supported where necessary, and
10 have / incn. quarter round mould
ing around edges next to washboard'
All inside doors J inch. thick, cy-
press, g panel, inch. in thickest part,
on 2nd aud 3rd floors, also on LIST hoor
; back of stair hall door jambs Il inch
thick, sufficient width TO cover plas-
! tering, double rabbited, and cast ngs
Ex4J cypress. All new doors to be
supplied with inch. by inch. ball top
hinges, and Yale Spring night latches,
with Master key.
All doors TO have Georgia Pine car
| pet strips, l. inch. transoms, properly
glazed and hung, with transom hits
| attached.
The Contractor required to verify
all measurements of building.
.. Remove all plaster from ceilings
and stud partitions throughout, except
| LIST floor. and replace laths where neces'
| sary with good pine laths and plaster
same with two coats of brown mortar
smoothed up for papering.
Repair all other plastering, except
basement, where necessary, with ma
| terial as above.
Repair rails, balusters and newels of
old stairway.
Cut out wall, and put in window, of
similar design and material to other
| widows, over side entrance door.
Side entrance to have new door SINH
lar to one now in place with new jambs
| and castings.
All new work inside to have one coat
of filled and coats of hard oil finish;
or, quarter round, if desired may be
| painted with coats of lead and oil
paint. All wood work outside to have
coats of lead and oil paint, of color
directed.
All bidders will be required to speci-
| fy the time within which they will
complete all work specified above, and
are also required to give bond in a
penalty of an equal amount TO their
bid for the faithful performance of
their contract and the completion OF
their work within the time specified.
All bids to be submitted 10 the Presi-
dent of st. Johns College before
o'clock p. IN. OH Monday, 18th, June,
1905.
The Board of Visitors and Governors
of st. Johns College reserves the right
TO reject any, or all bids, JIG
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
REDUCED RATES TO EIAeARAFALLs
Via Pennsylvsna Railroad, Account I'm
perial UounciI Ancient ARABIC Order -oi
The Mystic Shrine.

Via PeDnsylvsn Railroad, Account I'm
perial UounciL Ancient ARABIC order OF
the Mystic Shrine.
On account Of the Imperial Council.
Ancient Order Of the Mystic Shrine, at
Niagara Falls. n. Y, June 70 and IL.
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets to Niagara
Falls from all sections on its lines at
greatly reduced rates.
From Bradford. Pa. Sherman. Port
vile. Black Creek. and Salamanca. N.
Y. and intermediate stations. tickets will
be sold and good going June l9 and 20,
good returning until June II. inclusive.
From all other stations on the Pennsy J.
vania Railroad tickets viii be sod AID
good going June IS and I9. good return
ing leaving Niagara Falls not later than
June II, inclusive. By deposit OF ticket
with Joint Agent at Niagaea Falls not
later than June "a and paymrnt OF fifty
cents an exteDtion OF return limit may
be obt lined to leave Niagara Falls rot
later than June 80.
= stop-over VIII be al owed at Phila-
delphia and Baltimore on return trip
within final limit of ticket On all tickets
good for passage via these cities.
Fer specific rates, routes, and further
information. apply to Iicke.s agents,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Dying of Famine.

S, in its torments, like dying Of con-
sumption. The progress of consumP-
ton, from the beginning to the very end,
is a long torture. both to victim and
friends. "When had consumption in
its first stage" writes Vim. Myers, Of
Cearfoss. Md. latter trying different
medicines and a good doctor, in vain.
at last took DIR. Kings New Discovery
which quickly and perfectly cured me. :
Prompt relief and sure cure for coughs
tolds. sore throat, bronchitis. etc. Pos
lively prevents pneumonia. Guaran-
eed at FeldmeYer Bros. drug store,
price soc and SI.oo bottle. Trial bot
etltree.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Hoch Not Hanged.

Hoch the multi-wife murderer did
not hang today. despatch from
Springfield, ILL.,. says:
Governor Deneen has granted re-
prieve to Johann Hoch. sentenced to
be hanged today for wife murder
SO that the case can be taken to the
Illinois Supreme Courtr This is the
closing day of the Court, The reprieve
is to July %.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
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Thrown From a Cart.

Painful, not serious injuries. were re-
ceived shortly before noon today by
Mrs. Percy Wilson, who resides at
Carvel hall. She received a severe
sprain on her right ankle and was
badly bruised as a result Of driving
accident accompanied by Mrs. U. Dram
of Washington. She was driving a
high dog cart and attempted to avoid
puddle. They were in the country
at the time and miscalculating the
nearness of a stump, struck it, and then
drove into a deep depression. Mrs.
Wilson was thrown to the ground and
besides receiving the sprain TO her
ankle was somewhat bruised. Mrs.
Dram was not injured and assisted
Mrs. Wilson into the cart with the
aid of persons passing along the road.
At Carvel Hall Mrs. Wilson was at
tended by DIR. J.. ]. Murphy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Product of Mills.

The product il one day of the mills
of the LONGMAN & MARTINEZ great
works. is enough to paint every house,
and everything made of wood in city,
with the L. & NJ. Pure Paint.
1t only requires 4 gallons of this cele-
brated paint. and 5 gallons or linseed oil
at 90 cts. per gallon to paint moderate
siz I'd house; therefore property owner
ought not pay 81. so Iper gallon for lin.
seed oil, which he must d. if ready
for-use paint is bought.
Actua! cost Of the L. & NJ. Paint about
$40 per gallon. Sold by Jones &
Franklin. Main street. sat u
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23

PROPOSALS will be received at the Bureau
ofSupplies and Accounts, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, ID. c., until 10 o'clock
A. n, July IL, 1905, and publicly opened inn
mediately thereafter, to furnish at the Naval
Academy. Annapolis, Md, and the navy
yard, Washington, d. c., as specified, a
quantity of naval supplies, as follows :
Schedule Is: Structural lronwork.-Sche-
duIe "a: Turrent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10 /;
Oyster shells. Applications for proposals
should designate the schedules desired by
number. blank proposals will be furnish,
ed upon application TO the navy pay Office
Baltimore, Md, or TO the Bureau. III. 7. b.
HARRIS. Raymasiey Geneyai. 2, S. ~ 6-ll-O6
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Attending Synod.

The Rev. Karl Buff, pastor of st.
Martins German Lutheran Church
will attend the annual conference OF
the Atlantic District of the German
Evangelical Synod of North America,
which is to convene at st. Stephens
Church at Newark, n. j.
Mr.. Frederick Segelken will &C
company the pastor, as lay delegate
from st. Martins German Lutheran
congregation. They are expected tC
leave tomorrow, and will be absent
several days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Will Visit "Oakdale. f"

Sometime during the summer,
probably next month DIR. Fell, presi-
dent of st. Johns College and Mrs.
Fell and their sons, Edgar and John
will visit "Oakdale." They will be
the guests of Governor and Mrs. War
field and their country residence in
Howard county.
Owing to pressure ofcollege business
during the summer DR.. Fell will not
go abroad as is his usual custom, but
will remain at the college, or in close
touch with the institution.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
CRAB MEAT
Hard'and Soft She'll Grabs

am prepared to furnish private fami-
lies and parties with fresh Crab Meat,
Hard and Soft Shell Crabs in quantities
at any time Orders prsmpty delivered
free Call us up C. & p Phone I27,
or call at the Packing House, foot OF
Compromise Street.
WALTER CLARK,
Oyster Packer and Crab Dealer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
REASONABLE PRICES FOR PAINIINe.

/ believe in what can get or what the
people are able to pay. Ten per cent
off every dollar on your paint bill means
ten per cent. saved for those who want
to paint their house. | will paint your
house save you ten per cent on dollar.
All city and county orders promptly
attended 10 by
JOHN N. WINDSOR,
20 Holland ST., Annapolis Md. or
mao Churchton A. A. Co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
To the Public.

Having purchased the good will and plant,
complete, of the Annapolis Chronicle" which
building will shortly be occupied by the Even
ing Capital" all subscribers 10 the "Chronicle
paid in advance will be served the Evening
Capitals" and all other subscribers to the
Chronicle" can be served the Evening Capt.
tai" upon leaving their address either at the
book stores OF at the Office on West street
lib W.M. ABBOTT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
TWENTY SECOND INTERN ATIONAL
Convention, Christian Endelvor, Balti-
more, Nd, JUL $40, via
sB. and Q.

From all points between Philadel-
phia, Pa, Hagerstown, Md, Summit
Point and Martinsburg, w. Va, inclu-
sive, tickets will be sold at One Fare plus
Fifty-Cents for The round trip.
Tickets good Going July. 4, 5 and 9,
valid for return passage - and including
July IS, 1906
For detailed information apply to
nearest B. & o. Ticket Agent or c. w.
Passett. G. P. A.. b. & r. R. Balu-
more, I'D
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
NOTICE.

the restoration of the Senate Chamber
in the State House at Annapolis, great
torically correct in every particular.
TO that end they request all persons
having accurate knowledge of the
room or any relics of it in their pos
session, as il was previous in 1876, will
at once communicate with either of
the undersigned
JOSIAS PENNINGTON.
No. 303 n. Charles street
J. APPLETON WILSON.
No. 303 CORTLAND ST., Baltic, Md
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
NOTICEI

There will be a meeting of the MEM
bers of the Y. NJ. T.. A, on Friday
evening, June %, at s o'clock, in the
Y. NJ. G. A. Hall, State Circle, for the
purpose of adopting new Constitution.
All members are requested to be pre-
sent. J20
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
ATTENTION / ORIENTAL.

The members of the Oriental Coun-
of Annapolis Council No. 80 Jr. 0. U,
A. NJ. are requested to be p resent al
the Hall, Monday evening, June 26th,
to attend social.
BY ORDER COMMITTEE.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
OutingClub Dance.

Don't forget the dance given by the
Arundel Outing Club, Monday June 10th
at Bouchers. on-the-Spa. Prof Schreyers'
Music. Ticket 25c. ou2w-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Mortgage Sale
OF VALUABLE
alII1AAEAL ESTATE
In the City of Annapolis, Md.

BY virtue Of power Of sale contained
in mortgage from Georgianna Tyler.
dated on the 9th day OF September in tho
year 1904, and recorded among the Land
Records of Anne Arundel County, in III
Der G. W., No. 38. folio ST., &c, tie un-
dersigned as attorney named IN sald
mortgage to make sale in case Of default
Hereunder, will offer at public said at
the COURT HOUSE door in the City OF
Annapolis, Md, on
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23

ST. DENIS HOTEL NEW YORK
Cor. Broadway and nth St. Centrally
located. European Plan. Moderate
Charges. ~ Excellent cuisine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23

Hair VigOr. Always re-
stores color to gray hair. We
say, always" No mistake
about this. 1t stops falling hair,
also. And there is no mistake
about this, either. iiaS..z. iMs M:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Through Baggage Arrangements

TIE Baltimore & Annapolis Short
Line is prepared to check your baggage
through to any Summer Resort. 1t
you give your order the day before. we
viii. check your baggage from your
house to destination.
For further information address,
Fl. r. WARREN. T. a.
s. b. BROWN. G.. T. & f. A.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
NOTICE.

All persons owing for their subscuP
tions,-or otherwise indebted-to lEe
Annapolis Chronicle will please pay
same at once To the undersigned,
WINSON q. GOTT,
Attorney,
il9w % School 1t,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-23
Attention Juniors.

The members of Annapolis Council
No. 80, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, are requested
to be present at the regular meeting of
the Council MONDAY EVENING,
June 26, at o'clock for the election of
officers.
JOS. S. TAYLOR,
Rec. Sec'y.