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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
FIRED IN THE RAIN.
4 French Duel That Was Fought From
Under an Umbrella.


Under an Umbrella.
Why certain encounters have be-
come celebrated and others are SUI
fered to be almost forgotten would
make curious study. Such is q
fact, however. Sometimes the duel
is connected with joke, as that Of
Sainte-Beuve and Dubois, when the
popularity becomes more under
standable.
II was at the time when Sainte-
Beuye was writing in the Globe and
Dubois was one of the stockholders.
The latter took offense at the poht-
ical tendencies which the celebrated
writer was giving to the paper. "Vi-
vacious injuries" were exchanged by
pen and word of mouth, and a meet
ing was judged necessary.
On arriving at the meeting place
SaintesBcuve was seen to be carry
ing pair Of fiintlock pistols Of thu
sixteenth century, while sheltering
himself under an umbrella. 1t was
raining steadily. Sainte-Beuve con-
tinued to hold up his umbrella even
to the moment when the word
"Firep was to be given. The wit
nesses protested. Sainte-Bueve in
sisted.
~ am willing to be killed." he
said, "but l am not willing to catch
a cold in the head"
They were forced to accept the
condition, and the great writer shot
from under his umbrella. -Four balls
were exchanged without result.
Later on, when Sainte-Beuve had
rallied to the empire Of Napoleon
Ill, while remaining faithful to
liberty Of thought" he did not hes
itate to defend his beliefs in the
French senate. One Of his col
leagues, Lacaze, considered himself
offended and provoked duel. But
the friend Of the Princess Mathilde
wittily refused to fight, except with
the arm with which he was most ia
miliar-the pen.
In recent times Paul de Cassag-
nae, the sharp tongued editor Of the
Bonapartist PAutorite, after having
proved his courage in seventeen en-
counters, made use of the same joke
when provoked by a fellow journal
ist who was VIGOROUSLY bad spell
er. He had the choice Of weapons,
and he chose photography.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06

She was corpulent and on her way
to Chicago from New York and was
travelling with her two children,
aged respectively three and four
years. AS far as Buffalo she had not
been asked to pay for the children,
but at that point the train crew
changed, and the new conductor, q
gruff, surIy looking individual, look.
ed askance at the children and asked
for their tickets.
"Why, l have none" said the
mother.
"How old are theyp" snapped the
man in blue.
"The girl is three, and the boy is
four, sir"
"They look pretty big for that, "
was the gruff rejoinder.
"Well," said she of the avoirdu-
pois, 'if you're collecting fares ac-
cording to size you'd better get an
other ticket for me-"
Needless to say, she did not pay
for the children.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
A USEFUL CIGAR.
Its Lighting Was the Means Of Avert
ina q Serious Panic.


ing . Serious Panic.
A good story is told of a sea cap
tain who died a number of years
ago and who was formerly in COM
mand of a ship in which passengers
were carried from London to Lis
bon. On one occasion the ship
caught fire, and the passengers and
crew were compelled to take hur-
riedly TO the boats. The captain
remained perfectly cool throughout
all the confusion and fright Of the
debarkstion, and at last every one
except himself was got safely into
the boats.
BY the time he was ready to fol-
low the passengers were almost wild
with fear and excitement. Instead
Of hurrying down the ladder the
captain called out to the sailors to
hold on o minute and, taking cigar
from bis pocket, coOlly lighted it
with a bit Of burning rope which
had fallen from the higgins, at his
feet. Then he descended with de-
liberation and gave the order to
push of.
"How could you stop to light a
cigar at such a moment2" he was
asked afterward when some Of the
passengers were talking over their
escape.
Because" he answered, 81 saw
that il I did not do something to d.
vert the minds Of those in the boat
there was likely to be a panic, and,
overcrowded as it was, there was
danger Of the boat being upset. The
act took but a moment, but it at
tracted the attention Of everybody.
I was not nearly SO unconcerned as
] seemed to be, but was in reality
In a fever Of excitement. Ny little
plan succeeded. You all forgot
yourselves because you were think
ing about my curious behavior, and
we got of safely."-London Stand
ard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
THE cow TREE.
A Vegetable Freak Found In Mountain
Regions Of Venezuela.

A Vegetable Freak Found In Mountain
r Regions Of Venezuela.
The mountain region of Venezue-
Ia is the home of one of the most
remarkable botanical freaks known
to grow upon the American CONT
nent. 1t is a tree which fourishes
only upon the mountain sides and
always at the height of about 5000
feet above sea level. 1t is lofty and
slender for its height and has broad,
stiff leaves Of dusty white color,
which give it the appearance Of be-
ing almost dead. What is queer
about this tree with the tall, slender
trunk and dead looking leaves and
branches? 1t is odd enough, sure,
for, although it is a very stupid
looking forest growth, it is known
the world over as the milk" or
"cow tree"-the famous "palo de
Yaca," which Humboldt so glowing
ly describes. 1t is an evergreen va
riety, and those who have used its
milk pronounce 1t perfectly de-
licious." When the traveller, hunter
or native of the Venezuelan noun
tains is tired, hungry or thirsty he
needs but to cut the bark Of the COW
tree in order to be rewarded with a
copious flow of this milky sap, which
is said to be even sweeter and richer
than the milk of the best high grade
Jersey. If collected in vessels and
allowed to stand for some little time,
say from eight to twelve hours, it
grows thick and yellow, and the
Cream" goes through the process of
rising to the top" just as it does
in ordinary milk.
At about the time Of sunrise, &C.
cOrding to scientists, is the hour
chosen by those acquainted with the
trees peculiarities for tapping the
bark. At that time the milk Is be-
lieved to be more palatable and nu-
tritious than If taken after the sun
has been acting for some hours
upon the. leaves. Attempts have
been made to cultivate the COW tree
both in Mexico and in the smaller
Central American republics, but so
far all such innovations have been
failures. AS soon as it is removed
from the mountain sides, even in its
native land, where the natives have
tried to grow it in the valleys, it
withers and dies.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
Disastrous.

'Maria says she'll never get off a
street car the right way again."
"Why not2"
"The other day she stepped of
che way George told her, and at the
same moment fat woman in the
scat ahead stepped off the wrong
way and the car started, and Maria
and the fat woman met face to face
and Maria bumped squarely up
against the fat woman, and the fat
woman fell against Maria, and Maria
clutched the fat woman around the
neck, and the fat woman placed her
fat hands on Maria's shoulder as if
she meant to waltz with her, and
then they both went down in
struggling heap" - Indianapolis
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
THE LUCKY BIRTH
Nothing so valnable az to Be
Born In Poverty


"Thsre is nothing 90 valuable
as to Re born in poverty AID to be
compelled tn 90 forth and battle
for yourself"
So Gays Andrew Carnegie. Many
will applaud the saying.
But is it truep asks the Rich
mOnd Evening Journal.
biologists tell as it is not strug-
gle that develops races and
species, but the favoring environ
ment that permits them to struggle
successfully.
Were It otherwise, the Esquimo
would be the "superman."
Very many-Carn6gie among
them--have developed from lover
ty to eminent success. But these
are men of unusual talent or
genius. They are the men with
whom environment counts the
least.
The exceptional man of in
herited wealth also conquers
environment and attacks his task
with the energy of educated ambi-
ton.
The difference between poverty
and wealth, in the effect upon real
character, is largely a matter of
imagination. We cannot grasp it
because it is thin air.
The youth marked for success
creates his own atmosphere. Wheth-
err be dwells in a howell or in
mansion, wears jeans or broad
cloth, eats the toughest meat or
the tenderest, his ideals are the
same, above the clouds and
unobscured by daily commonplace.
1t is common error that as we
eat and drink and sleep we live.
These things have the least to do
with our real lives. Socrates, with
his coarse fare and hard bed, lived
an infinitely higher life than does
the modern millionaire whose every
bodily want is anticipated by a
troop of trained servants.
The main question Is not how
well we suhsist, but what We live
for2
The poor have no monopoly of
virtue or intelligence. Extreme
poverty besieges the one and dulls
the other. Poverty has its handI-
caps ps we'll as wealth.
1t is easy to say that the vapid
and vicious young man of fortune
would have been a decent fellow if
born to poverty. But it is hard
to prove. With HE temperament
be might still have been a burden
upon society.
Wherever IL grows a weed Is
still weed. But the rose, no matter
what ground it grows in, opens its
beautiful buds and filings out its
sweet odor.
He who does not rise above his
environment and become master OF
it, whatever his environment be,
has not in him the stuff that success
is made Of.
1t is character, not condition,
that counts.
The question is an old one. 1t
can never be settled except as
each man settles it for himself.
And whatever the truth may be, the
essential fact lie that no man can
change the conditions Of his own
birth, and the most he can do is
make the best he can of his own
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
s,r.na. story Of . Book Agent.

One morning last week cadsveT-
Gus young man with valise called
at the Office of busy lawyer.
"Mr. Rangle," he said, "can / sell
you history Of Menard county~
"Why, that happens to be the
county l was born and grew up in, >
said the lawyer "What Is the book
WORTH
"Four dollars a copy"
T'll take one"
To Mr.. Rangle's intense surprise
the caller burst into tears.
whats the matter, young man ~
be asked. "Was the shock too great
for you?"
"1t-it wasn't what l expected
sobbed the book agent. ~ had made
a bsbet Of IS you'd kick me out Pr
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
Fraternal Orders.

Rockbidge Lodge, No. %. l. ~; ycEs
meets every Thursday night, ct Vcu fei'
lows Hall. ftcgn ess ~,
Lexington Lodge, No. SO, z. Of r.
meets every Tuesday night, at ODD rel
lows Hall.
Liberty lodge, No, 2, Daughters OF
Rebeks6, meets every Monday nights &c
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets LIST and sra MOI
day nights at Masonic Hall ~
Natural Bridge Council. Noa92O Royal
Arcanum. meets 1st and Bird Friday
nights in each month, at ODD Fellows
Hall. -l 1910
Lee Jackson Council, No. 81, Junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
End and 4th Friday nights atOdd Feiio"s
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
Their Goal

Despite the fact that Northern
New England is a stronghold Of
temperance, if not of prohibition,
temperance lecturers sometimes GO
there and encourage the faithful.
One such speaking in Keene, N II +,
reminded his hearers Of the story
II Dives and Lazarus. The lecturer
oointed out Row when Dives was in
hades he dad not ask for beer or
wine or liquor, but for one drop Of
water.
"Now, my friends. " said the lee
turer, ''what does that shCwP'
A voice from the back Of the ball
instantly replied: sit shows where
you temperance people 90 to- ynn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
NsDoIoon's Ideal Woman.

In response to a question asked
by lady the great Napoleon re-
piled: my ideal woman is not the
beautiful featured society belle,
whose physician tries in vain to keep
her in repair, nor the fragile butter
fly of fashion, who gilds the tor
lures of disease with forced smile.
No. Ny ideal is a woman who has
accepted her being as a sacred trust
and who obeyS the laws of nature
for the preservation of her body and
soul. Do you know, my knee in
Voluntarily bends in homage when
/ meet the matron who reaches mid
die age in complete preservation !
That woman is rendered beautiful
by perfect health, and the staiwart
children by her side are her reward.
That's my ideal woman"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
a aIsterIy Amcndment.

''The man who marries me must
have great frmness of mind"
Eyes, dear, and great courage
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
Gems In Verse
Lats Elowsrr.

Late Flowers.
What simple sights give comfort
On bare. brown winter day.
A little bird by our window,
A little child over the way.
A lift OF blue twixt roof and roof,
Where the sunshine flashes clear;
A rose that blooms serenely
Despite the time Of year.
What little things give pleasure
When Sorrow hath her way
And life bereft OF gladness
Is but a winter day.
A word with accent tender,
A softly dropping tear.
Loves roses blooming brightly
Despite the time OF year
--Eary Frances Butts in New York Trib.
une
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
Only One Obstacle.

Old Gentleman-So you'd like to
become my son-in-law2
Mr.. Hardup-Yes, sir. il you oax
sbra it-Git-DitS. < 4
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
The Viewpoint Of ExpsrIonO,.

Newlywed-Does your wife ever
threaten to 60 home to her mother?
Oldboy-Why, my boy, l wouldn't
consider that a threat. Smart Set.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06

Kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result FROM
arrangement Of the kidneys and a cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment OF
the kidneys. II you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake BY taking DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney liver ard
bladder remedy.
Itcorrects inability to hold urine and scald-
Ing pain IN passing II, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled 10
70 often during the day, and 10 get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root Is soon
realized. II stands the highest for It's won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root Is pleasant TO take and sold
by all druggists In fifty-cent and one-dollar
sized bottles. You may Ek
have sample bottle Of k1llE#6k1 s s...:4...:sa
this wonderful new dis u
covery and book that -sSt as b4s..ssE w
tells all about Il, both Home Of swamp-Root
sent free by mail. Address DR.. Kilner & Co.
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
MY, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-06
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.
There Is a disease prevailing in tn

prevailing in this
S because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
H-heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed 10 advance the
kidney -poisoned
blood will attack the
vital NVorane or the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-22
GRAIESTONE AT Auction.
Dawson Granite shaft bid Ia by Creditor
VINO Made It,

A 100 granite shaft, originally in
tended to decorate the grave Of the late
husband Of Mn. Mary A. Dawson. WAS
sold by auction Yesterday in the County
Court Hous After some spirited bid
ding. it was knocked down at SIS
One man. who bid SIPS, topping the
first bid OF 81, explained that he thought
II would made nice ornament for his back
ward, where his Offspring might learn to
climb. He was made to understand that
his bid carried with it a Judgment for $2is
and costs amounting to Sis more. He
retired in bad order.
Some months ago Mrs. Dawson ordered
the shaft from the Manhattan Monument
Company. but when it was delivered az
the entrance to Woodlawn Cemetery. she
took exception To the lettering on it and
declined to accept it. The company sued,
and after two mistrias in the Eleventh
Municipal Court. got n JUDGMENT for $249
against her. with costs. Deputy Sheriff
Max Porges was sent up TO take legal pos
session Of the shaft. but he failed to bring
it downtown. and all bids were made in
the dark. The company bid in the shaft.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-22

with all the earnestness that ia in me never
grace OF fortune which makes you educated
gentlemen imposes upon you the duty Of
striving for tho diffusion Of those principles
OF government which will make for thepeace
and prosperity Of our country.
Archbishop Fariey's Address
Archbishop Farley closed the exercises
by speech in which he emphasized the
Mayors remarks and added:
There are only two powers which govern
the world obedience and authority Where
either IL condemned or dispersed anarchy
and disorder are sure to follow. Forty
one years ago when | was a student here,
l recall the story of two young students,
who fired by that patriotism which saved
our country walked out from this college to
enter the ranks during our civil strife,
\ can feel the thrill now when heard OF
how Lieut., Mcmahon rushed forth when he
saw the color bearer fall with the flag.
picked 1t from the dust and saved it from
the enemy That man was in the army
OF Gen Mcclellan, and am happy and proud
to see the younger brother of the brave
soldier and the noble son Of gallant sire
present here to-day"
4 dinner was given to fifty guests Of the
college prior to the commencement exer-
Counsel Delany, Borough President Haffen,
DR.. James n Butler, dean Of Fordham Med
ical College; DR.. John j. Aspell and James NJ.
Kieran, all Of whom received the honorary
degree OF LII, d. Justices Mcmahon. Fitz-
gerald, BischofY Mccall and O'Brien and
Commissioners McAdoo and Darlington were
present
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-22
WIZ TRAINS TO tONEY ISLAND
Their speed Complained or TO the State
Railr Dad Commission.

Residents of Borough Park, Brooklyn,
presented to the State Railroad Commits
sion yesterday testimony supporting a
complaint against the high rate OF speed
developed by trains of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company on New Utrecht avenue
j. X. Brophy, vice president Of the Borough
Park Protective Association, said,
Business has been seriously affected
by the dangerous speed On the night Of
Sunday, May 2s, a train was run through
the fog at eighteen miles an hour, and
another, travelling twelve miles an hour
had no headlight, | timed a single electric
car at the rate Of thirty miles an hour
John Ayres. a police roundsman. said
that on June II he timed trains on the mile
stretch between Thirty ninth and Fifty
ninth streets, and that the local trains made
the distance IN five minutes and the express
trains in three minutes forty-five seconds.
Testimony about several accidents on
the line was also presented. Particular
objection was raised to the speed of the
express trains to and from Coney Island.
The commission reserved decision.
Evidence was taken but not con cluded
on the application OF the Delaware and
Eastern Railroad for franchise.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-22
SOLD OUT HIsTORICAL SOCIETY
For Water Rents and Then Found That
1t Was All a Mistake.

From the second days sale of delinquent
properties for taxes and water rents. which
was held yesterday in the City Hall, over
$3.50 900 was realized. The section marked
out in the schedule for sale for unpaid
taxes comprised $40 parcels of property
in wards Nine to Seventeen. The owners
OF 2so of these had paid up. There was
very little interest In the saE.
One Of the properties put up Yesterday
was the building Of the New York Historical
Society at 40 Second avenue. There was
a charge against it Of SOLO for water rents,
but the sale was void, for the society pro
duced a receipt for the money i, was sup
posed to owe to the city.
In addition to the sum which the sale
brought there was paid Yesterday 10 the
Finance Department for special franchise
taxes S254 tGl by the Edison Electric lllumi
mating Company of Brooklyn and 81 les
by the Kings County Electric Lighting
COMPANY.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-22
THE SEAGOERS.
Distinguished People in tho Juno Rush
To EupOpe.

Aboard the White Star liner Baltic of
yesterday for Liverpool and Queenstown:
President Nicholas Murray Butler OF CO.
lumbia University. who is going to get an
honorary degree from oxford; former Mayor
Hugh J. Grant and Mrs. Grant. Judge John
clinton Gray and Mrs. Gray. MIR. and Mrs.
Theodore Hsviland. Col. William Hester.
Mrs. Herbert F. Gunnison. the Rev. DR.. D..
Parker Morgan and Mrs. Morgan. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Forbes McCreery, Ii. II. s. North
cote. Mr., and Mrs. James Speyer. the Duke OF
sutherland. MIR. and Mrs. j. I. Underwood.
MIR. and Mrs. John /. Waterbury. william A.
nuer, Nine. Nordica: the singer: Mr.; and Mrs.
Howard Pancoast, MT; and Mrs. r. II. Ewart'
Hugh J. Chisholm. Michael and Clarence
Cudahy OF Chicago. c. C. Cuyler and MIR. and
Mrs. Henry A. Nelson.
Voyagers by the Hamburg American
liner Deutschland, which sails to-day for
Cherbourg. Plymouth and Hamburg;
Mr.. and Mrs. William X. Barclay, George
Mary land, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph NJ. tudahy.
Charles Templeton Croker. Mr.. and Mrs.
WILLIAM B. Rowland. Mr, and Mr. F. 81.
Biron,, Nine. +: Schumann- Fieink,, MIR. and
Mrs. W lliam T.: Parsons. j. X. Roosevelt,
MIR. and Mrs: +; Iiopkinson Smith Capt;
Mrs. ". il. oliver, Mir. and Mrs. viii $. Torrey.
Mrs John Wanamaker, Thomas b. Wanna
maker. Mr.;, and Mrs; Harvey NJ voorhees,
Col. y. B. Thnrston. capt. W. G. Underwood
and Mrs. W. K. Travers.
Aboard the French liner La Bretagne,
which sails to-day for Havre, are:
Mrs. James Halliday. Mrs; NJ: r, Iynde,
Cauchois Of the French line and Mrs Oscar
Shirley, l.. Nilmerdng. Jr.. and Prof. +.
Wood ward.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-22
JEWETT"s SENTENCE COMMITTED.
Tho President Frees Him Solely on tho
Ground Of Disease.

WAsHlNdroN, June 2l,-The President has
committed to expire Immediately tho SEN
tence Of William s. Jewett, who is serving n
ERIN of seven yeas imprisonment in the
Essex County Jail at Lawrence Mass. for
the embezaement OF the funds OF the late
National Bank Of Wolfboro, n. II. III
healthis given as the cause for the pardon
Jewett is suffering from enlargement of the
right leg, cased by phlebets of the veins,
and his physical condition Is such that he
would not live to serve out the remainder
of his term. The jail physician and a Boston
doctor, both Of whom examined Jewett,
reported that further confinement would re
suit in permanent deterioration which might
he avoided if he were released.
At the request Of the Acknowledgement,
Senator Crane of Ma ssachlsetts made a
personal investigation of Jewetts condi-
ton and recommended that he he re-
leased. Senator Lodge also urged that he be
pardoned. In committing the sentence
the President said
Purely on the ground Of disease. which,
being incurred because Of imprisonment,
is in reality part Of the penalty, will COM
mute the sentence to expire inn ediately.