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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
Baltimore 6 Ohio Railroad
SPECIAL LOW FARES
SUMMER SEASON 1905

ASBURY PARK, N. J.-National Ed
vocational Association. Tickets
on sale July I, 2, and 3, good re
turning until July 10, inclusive.
ATLANTIC CITY, CAPE MAY
OCEAN CITY and SEA ISLE
CITY. N. j., OCEAN CITY,
MD. and REHOBOTH BEACH,
DEL.-Special Excui sions oper-
ated June 22, July 6 and 20, Au.
gust 8, II, and 81. Tickets good
ten days.
BALTIMORE, MD.-United Society
Christian Endeavor, July to 10
BUFFALO, N. Y.-Benevolent a d
Protective Order of Elks, Grand
Lodge, July Ills.
DENVER, COL.-Epworth League.
Very Low Rates. Tickets on sale
June 20 to July 3, good returning
until July IA inclusive.
DENVER, COL.-G. A. r. Encamp.
ment. September Al.
PORTLAND, ORE.-Lewis & Clark
Centennial Exposition. June l.
October Is.
Special ann ouncements later.
For detailed information call on or
address Ticket Agents Baltimore IL
Ohio Railroad. MARCEL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
ST. SWlTHIN'S DAY.
The. Venerable Superstition That Is
Associated with July ~.

The Venerable Superstition That II
Associated with July 10.
st. Swithin's day falls OH July IL,
and In England there Is a superstition
that IL 1t rains on that date the sue
ceeding forty days will be wet. and If,
on the contrary. st. Swithin's day be
fair then the succeeding twoscore
days will likewise be pleasant. The SUI
perstition Is venerable, for one old his
torian remarks that "St. Swithin, a
holy bishop Of Winchester, about the
year $50 was called the weeping st.
Swithin, for that about his feast Prae-
sepe and Aselli, rainy consultations,
arise cosmlcally and commonly cause
rain"
Another version of the story is that
the good bishop left orders at his death
that he should be buried in the open
churchyard and not In the chancel.
The monks, however, disobeyed the
wishes Of their dead and laid him to
rest on July 10 within the Minister,
whereupon rain fell heavily and con-
tinually till on the fortieth day the Of
Tending priests became alarmed and
FASTENED to fulfill their dead bishops
request.
Statistics furnished by the officials
at Greenwich observatory discredit the
accuracy Of the whole tale. The figures
for one period of twenty years so to
show that the greater number Of rainy
days after st. Swithin's day followed a
dry July Is.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
THE BURRO AS A GUIDE.
An Incident of n Journey Across the
Great Mojave Desert.

u rScot moIafe Desert.
+ The burrO, veritabIe ship Of the west
ern desert, will live longer without
water and scent it farther than any
other known animal except the camel
AS an example Of the keen scent OF
the burro for water, Arthur ]. Burdick
relates, In ''The Mystic Mid-Region, n
the experience Of two prospectors nam
ed Peterson and Kelley A few years
ago they attempted to cross the Great
Mojave desert on foot with a burro to
carry their supplies.
In passing from oasis to oasis they
lost their way, and the supply Of wa
ter became exhausted. To be lost In
the desert is terrible thing, and anx-
iety, coupled with torturing thirst and
the intense heat, drove Peterson In
sane. He left his companion and fled,
shrieking, across the plain. Kelley
picketed tho burro and went after Pc
terson to lg him back, but was I'M
able to overtake him.
He returned to the trail to find that
his burro had broken his tether and
was moving across the desert ut
leisurely pace. He followed, but the
animal was so far In the lead and he
was so exhausted from his efforts to
oyertake Peterson that he could not
come up to the burro.
Night came upon him, and 1t soon
became so dark that he could not dis.
tinguish the burro. He had to follow
1t by the footprints in the sand. When
1t became too dark to distinguish the
footprints Kelley still staggered on in
sheer desperation.
By and by his heart gave a great
throb. Before him. outlined against
the sky and seemingly suspended In
the air, was q form which he knew to
be either his burro or an apparition.
He hurried forward. and, 10, standing
upon sharp rise Of ground and facing
him was his lost burro. The burro
seemed to be awaiting him, for when
he came up the animal turned and led
the way down the incline to spring
Of living water.
Kelley gave shout Of joy and
plunged bodily into the spring. After
he had soaked his parched skin and
molstened his lips and throat he
crawled out and went to his burro,
which was browsing upon the green
herbs growing about the place. Throw
ing his arms about the neck of the
animal, he gave the creature hearty
hug and kiss. If this mark of affec |
ton surprised or touched the burro
It made no sign.
When Kelley had taken a fresh sup
ply Of water he retraced his steps to
the point where the burro had broken
away. 1t was fully ten miles. There
8 no doubt but the animal had scented
he water all that distance. and eager.
ness to get to 1t had lei the burro to
strain at its fastenlngs till they broke
Poor Peterson did not survive Kel.
ey found his body the next morning
our or five miles from the point where
lie had left the trail
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
The Island of Pearls.

The Venezuelan island Of Margarita,
whose name is the Latin word for
pearl. and whose gems were fought
over by the early Spanish explorers, is
an interesting spot. About 1000 men
find constant employment in this busi-
ness, which has its thrilling moments,
since the opening of shell dredged
from the pearl oyster banks may dis
close jewel Of great price. The Mar
garitan pearls are Of fine quality, usual
ly white or yellow, with an occasional
black one, and such one - greeted
with joy, for it bears a high value
About 100000 worth of pearls are
found near Margarita every year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
when to Anchor,

A minister has given this we'll de-
fined exposition of the text "And hay
Ing done all, to stand" On some body
Of water near his home there was one
day a race between two boats. The
captain Of one saw that he was get
ting behind. but he also saw that at
the particular point where they were
the current was stronger than the
wind and that the head boat, though
apparently progressing, was really
drifting backward. Quickly taking In
the situation, this captain Of the rear
boat cast anchor and won the race.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
EGGS AS FOOD.
Why They Are Valuable as a Diet
For the Sick.

Why They Are Valuable as a Diet
For the Sick.
Eggs without doubt stand next to
milk In available food material for the
sick, as they are easily digested and alb
sorbed If raw or properly prepared.
Physiological chemists tell us that 81
per cent of the albumen and "a per
cent Of the fat are absorbed into the
blood stream. These same chemists
tell us that eggs are q complete food
for all young mammals, as they con-
tain in correct proportion the tissue
building material, in form of albumen
(white) and mineral matter, In the
form Of phosphorus, lime, potassium,
iron and sulphur; the heat and energy
material in the form Of oil (fat) In the
yolk, and large amount Of pure wa
ter.
Owing to the lack Of starch and
sugar an egg cannot be called a CON-
plete food for the adult; hence bread,
rice or some other starchy food must
be served with eggs. To render the
food complete the sick must be fed
as children are-that Is, with foods that
are easily and quickly digested and alb
sorbed, for the digestive organs are al
ways weak. Eggs therefore are among
the most valuable of foods for this pur-
pose.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
Sarcastic.

A North Carolina lawyer was trying a
case before a jury, being counsel for
the prisoner, man charged with max
ing mountain dew" The judge was
very hard on him, and the jury brought
In a verdict Of guilty. The lawyer
moved for new trial. The Judge de.
MED the motion and remarked, 1.-THE
court and the jury think the prisoner q
knave and fool" After a moments
silence the lawyer answered: "The
prisoner wishes me to say that he is
perfectly satisfied. He has been tried
by court and jury Of his peers"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
A Deadly RefOrt.

Elizabeth confronted Mary Stuart
my mind Is made up" she remark
ed. You der
80 do you," replied the captive
queen as she gazed on the Titan
tresses.
Considering honors were even, the
beautiful Scot prepared for the end
New York Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05

She shook her head NO" she said
sadly, but firmly. u cannot trust you"
With groan Of despair, he sprang to
his feet.
"GOodby forever" he muttered. "I'I
bet can find landlady that will.
don't have to board here, you known
In another minute he had gone, car
rying his trunk with him.-Cleveland
aadar
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
CAPT. GRAHAM'S CURE
Of Distressing Humour.

Captain w. S. Graham, 1921 Eoff
ST., Wheeling, w. Va, writing under
date of June ID, 'o4, says: ~ am so
grateful want to thank God that a
friend recommended Cuticura Soap
and Ointment to me. i suffered for a
long time with sores on my face and
back. Some doctors said l had blood
poison, and others that I had BARRIERS
itch. None of them did me any good,
but they all took my money. My
friends tell me my skin now looks as
clear as a baby's, and l tell them
Cuticura Soap and Ointment did it."
Cuticura sonp. Ointment. and Pills sold throughout
the world. Potter Drug Oh Corp Boston, Sole Props
" Send for How 70 Cure livery Humouf."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
DlSRAELl AND GLADSTONE.

Two Mountains, the Two Men and
Two Characteristic Letters.
When the English Admiral j. Mores
by discovered two mountains In New
Guinea he named one Mount Gladstone
and the other Mount Disraeli. He
wrote to the two statesmen asking per.
mission to use their names, and their
replies, which he gives, are character
istic of the humor Of one and the want
of humor Of the other.
Gladstone wrote:
Hawarden Castle. Chester.
Aug. IL. 1874.
Sir-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter Of June "A and
to return my best thanks for the compli-
ment you have paid me. little deserved as
II u.s. in naming after me the highest peak
Of the Finisterre range In New Guinea.
Allow me to subscribe myself. sir, your
most faithful servant,
w, e. GLADSTONE.
Captain Moresby. r. NJ. II. NJ. 8. Basilisk
Disraeli wrote:
10 Downing Street, Aug. II, 1874
Dear Sir-A.low me to acknowledge the
compliment you have paid me by planting
my name on the northeast shores of New
Guinea and in selecting a godfather so
distinguished for the peak which faces
Mount Disraeli. am, dear sir. faithfully
yours. BEN. DISRAELI.
Captain Moresby. r. N. II. NJ. 8. Basilisk.
Later Disraeli wrote:
I hope we shall agree better in New
Guinea than we do In the house of COM
mons
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05

Train 80 connects with Southern Ry.
Ka. Strasburg Junction for Harrisonburg
and points on Valley Railroad.
soryooro No. SO No. IL
' 'D' Pass. Pass.
------- - - - -
Nv Harrisonburg2 45pm 30 am
Stanton 80. 3 4Spm 1928 am
Ar Lexington. o 5Opm 10 90 am
.Daily except Sunday.
For rates tickets, baggage checked
apply to any office OF the B. o. Rail
road or to C.E. Dudrow, Travelling Pas
senger Agent, Harpers Ferry, w. Va
T. z. JARRETT, Agent,
Lexington, Va
c. w. BASSETT. g p. A.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
GREATLY REDUCEDONE-WAY
COLONIST FARES TO THE WEST
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Commencing February 2Sth, and
continuing daily to and including Nav
18th. 1905, the Baltimore e. Ohio Rail-
road will have on sale from all stations,
ONE-WAY COLONIST TICKETS
to principal points In California, Ari-
IONA, British Columbia, Colorado,
Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, South
Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming. etc., at GREATLY RE-
DUCED RATES.
For tickets and full information
call on or address Ticket Agents, Bal,
timore & Ohio Railroad. raoh-l.2m
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05

Eyes" said the conceited bore, "she
was quite frlgid when l called, but
she became more pleasant the longer
I stayed"
II understand" replied Miss Pep.
prey; "the longer you stayed the near
er approached the time of your de-
parture. Philadelphia Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
Nam mas Visits Few.

"Your mamma saw you yesterday,
didn't she" asked the nurse.
Eyes" answered the little girl.
"What did she sayT
"She said. why, how you've grown,
childp detroit Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
Two Executions.

They say that all the world loves q
lover" said the rejected suitor as he
ate his dinner from the mantelpiece
"but there are generally two exceptions
to the rule, the girl you want to be
your wife and the man you want to be
your w."-Princeton Tiger.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
JOHN F. MoCURDY and wife Plaintiff
vs..
VIM. I. MOCURDY, Admir-. ct ais

JOHN F. MCCURDY and wife Plaintiff
VS..
VIM. T. MoCURDY, Admir-. ct ale
The above styled cause by decree of
the Circuit Court Of Rockbridge County,
Virginia, entered therein on the 21st
day OF February, 1905, having been re-
ferred to the undersigned commissioner
In chancery with directions that he take,
state and report to said Court the fol-
lowing accounts, to-wit:
l. An account OF debts by lien or
otherwise. against the estate OF VIM. T.
McCurdy deceased, stating the same in
the order Of their respective priorities,
and any taxes due and unpaid.
2. An account of the real estate OF
which VIM. T. McCurdy died seized and
possessed and the condition OF the title
thereto.
8. An account of delinquent taxes If
any, against VIM. T. McCurdy's estate.
4. An account showing the purchase
price Of the 16 acres parcel of land
known as the '"Tate McC ormick La nd"
purchased by d. l.. Ward from VIM T.
McCurdy in his life time, and the
credits thereon, and the balance due
and unpaid.
8. An account of the advancemenis
made by VIM. L. McCurdy in his life
time to his heirs at law.
o. An account showing what would be
a reasonable fee to Moore d Moore, at
torneys, fol professional services rem
deied, and to be rendered In this cause,
payable out OF tee fund in this cause.
z. Anything else deemed pertinent
by the Master. or required by any party
interest:
Notice is hereby given the parties that
l have fixed
THURSDAY, APRIL 9th. 1905.
as the time, and my office in Lexing-
ton, Virginia, as the place, Cor execu-
ting said order of reference.
PAUL NJ. PENICK,
Comm In Chcy.
Moore d Moore, p. q INCH. 8 st.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
FOR CINCINNATI AND THE WEST

Pullman Sleeping Cars from Clifton Forge 10
Cincinnati. St. Louis, Chicago and Louisville.
Trains Arrive.at Lexington.
7sop. m Week Days from Clifton Forge.
6SSp. m. Daily from Richmond and except
Sunday from Old Point and Norfolk.
For rates, tickets and other information apply
to 5. o. CAMPBELL, City Ticket Agent, Lering.
ten, Va
w. o. WARTHEN,
Dis. Passr. Agent.
Richmond, Va.
w. FULLER
GenerslPassenger ACT.
q Z. DOYLE, General Manager.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
N S&zM NoIfo|kSsWestsm
Schedule In effect January 20. 1905.
Leave Buena Vista.

NORTHBOUND.
MOI 9:56P. NJ. Daily, ForTBasic, Luiay
Hagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No.14. 1886 Pm. taily, For Hagerstown
Washington, Baltimore, Phlladel
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg.
SOUTHBOUND.
Nc. /. Z O5 A. NJ. Daily. For Roanok
Bristol, Bluefield, Norton, WI
ston-Salem, Charlotte, n. c.
Welch and intermeiiateate sta.
lions. Pullman sleeper PhIls
delphia to WEIGH.
No. 10. 100 P. NJ. Daily. Fol Roanoke.
Bristol, Bluefield, Winston Salem
and intermediate stations, and
Knoxville, Cincinnati, Columbus.
Chicago, and points West ane
Southwest. Pullman sleeper Buena
Vista to Knoxville and Roanoke TO
Colun bus.
Additional infoi nation and rates chesi.
fully furnished by e. H. Moffett Ticket
Agent. Buena ista, Va.
W. b. BEVILL, NJ. +. BRAGG
Gen. Pass. Agent. Trav. Pass. Agt
ROANOKE. VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05

He is great who can do what he
wishes. He Is wise who wishes to do
what he can.-IfIand
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05

Submit to what Is unavoidable, BAN
ish the impossible from the mind and
look around for some new object Of In
terest in life.-Goetbe.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
IN CHANCERY

The object Of this suit is to obtain a
decree for the sale Of house and lot i II
Lexington, Virginia, owned by tire
children of Ann Dorsey, deceased. liv-
iGg at her death and for the division OF
the proceeds arising from the sale there
ohamo9sGssssr- 5 ~ ~ I'D thereto and
@or general relief.
with a" fbd it appearing oa "iaa ,htt led
"sn Inc papers of t,,S cause thaC tne
defendants Gust "a Dorsey, Sarah ID.
Perry and - perry, her husband and
Lizzie Dorsay are non residents Of this
Commonwealth.
On notion lse plaintiffs by counsel,
reident defendants do appear here within
as days after due publication of this
order and do what Is necessary to pro-
tect their interest in this suit.
A Copy-teste
R. r. WITT Deputy Clerk
q. D. Letcher,
w. I. Shields, Pa. mar. Is 1t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-04-05
VIRGINIA

In the Circuit Court OF Rockbridge
county, March Is. 1905.
VIM. II. DORSEY aud others, -
Plaintiffs.
VS.
GUSTAVA DORSEY and others,
Defendants.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-03-23

Little Flora was complaining tina,
her stomach felt bad Perhaps it's
because it's empty" said her mother
at might feel better If you had some,
thing in it," Not long afterward I, :
minister called. In reply to a question
as to his health, he said he was well,
bat that his head felt rather bad that
day "Perhnps it's because it's empty
spoke up Flora. I'll might feel better
If you had something in it."-Jeho-
both Sunday Herald.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-03-23
MAKING A TOOL CABINET.
Every Boy Who Uses Tools Should
Have One to Hang in His
Workshop

A very convenient tool cabinet that
will hang against the vail may be made
with two doors of nearly equal size. 50
that there viii be four instead OF two
surfaces against which TO hang tools,
says Joseph n. Adams. In 81. Nicholas.
The body OF the chest Is 30 inches high,
20 inches vide. and nine inches deep.
outside measure. IL Is made Of wood
threc-quarters OF an inch in thickness,
fastened together with screws and glue.
and vanished to improve It's appear
ance. one side OF the cabinet ia but
three inches and half wide. and to this
side the inner door Is made fast with
hinges. so it will swing in against a
stop-mOldlng on the opposite side.
A small bolt ON the door will fasten IL
In place when shut In, and ON both sides
OF this door hooks and pegs can be ar
ranged on which 10 hang tools. Inside
the back OF the cabinet hooks and pegs
can be arranged also. for saws. squares
aud other fat tools. The outer door
Is provided with a side strip to take the
place OF the lacking part OF that side
Of the cabinet. and when the doors are
closed In aud locked the appearance OF
the chest viii be uniform.
Win little careful planning anil fg.
urlng Il viii not be a difficult matter to
construct this cabinet and the doors 50
that they will NJ snugly and close easily.
The doors Will keep their shape better
II made from narrow matched boards
and held together at the ends with bat.
tens or strips nailed across the ends ~
The boards Two-lnch wrought butts
Niil be heavy enough for the hinges OF
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-03-23

face and putting salt into Il until Il Is
half full. Molsten the salt and set the
glass away in a dark closet. Look at O.
every day. adding a little salt and
moistening Il. and you Will find that the
crystals will grow up over the inner sur
face OF the glass and climb over TO the
rough outer surface.
When the growth Is well started pour
INTO the glass a little coloring matter
red. green or blue Ink will do-and the
salt will take pale tint OF the color
ased b, keeping this up day after day.
idding salt and moisture. and color as
needed. you will by and by have the
crystals grow thicker and thicker. until
only a little hole will be left In the mid
die OF the glass by which you feed n
with salt and water. You viii then have
solid mass OF eolored salt crystals that
will bring wonder to the eyes OF all who
see n.
This will be a very interesting speci-
men to keep with your curiosluea. sug-
gests the Chicago Inter Ocean. 2nd by
starting two glasses at the same time.
cith different colors, you can watch
aow they keep pace In their growth
The beauty OF the crystals will more
than repay you for the little trouble Il
costs you
Make your first experiment with other
substances besides salt. such a. sugar.
washing soda. chlorate Of potash. sal
ammonia. alum. or any other common
substance OF ike kind. and you viii ind
that each forms us crystals In a diner
ent manner. some OF them branching
out like trees. others clineirg IN masses.
n you will now arrange a mirror to
atch the reflection OF the sunlight and
brow the ray ON q maguiiying glass
20 that the lieht will fall on a clear space
OF the wall, you can hold your hlm Of
glass before the lens. and the shadows
Of the formations will be seen on the
wall much enlarged. This makes the
experiment exceedingly fascinating as
the crystals appear TO grow with incred-
ible rapidity and lcok enormous In size.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-03-23

Ellen was six. but looked four one
day she ees sent into the parlor 10 en-
terrain two ladies " DO had come TO eali
on her mother TIE child succeeded
beautifully for a time. but after a few
questions the ladies ignored the child
and talked 10 one another. Ellen
looked ont OF the window until her cars
caught the following conversation.
Said one OF the ladies': Somebody
Is tspellingl very h.o.m-e-ty, isn't
she?"
Imagine her feelings when the Object
Of these remarks turned around aud re.
Piled
Eyes. but she Is also very s-m-ar.t"
The remark left 90 doubt in the yis.
itors' minds. who promptly changed
the subject Philadelphia Press
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-03-23
rnE rooL cABINEr

the doors Provide a cabinet lock al the
edge OF the outer door.
On the inside OF the outer door sons
,ool pegs can be arranged. and near the
bottom a blt rack is made with leather
strap formed into loops as described FOR
the tool rack. Under each loop a hole Is
bored In strip Of wood into which tho
square end Of the bits will ~. 80 they
viii stand vertically and appear IN an
orderly row. for chiscls a similar set Ok
poclels can be made OF wood.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-03-23

A certain Staffordshire regiment had
a very small band; but the command
ing officers feet werewolf, rather
broad. one day the regiment was
to march out on parade; but the music
was not foi Incoming.
Where on earth is the band?" quer-
led the adjutant.
For some time there was no reply;
but when the question was repeated.
a gruff voice from the rear rank said:
Il believe, sor. the colonel trod on
Il be ccident,"-Smith's Weekly.