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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
Examination of Teachers
( FOR
Rockbridee CountY

The examination Of teachers will be
held on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day. May Ord, 4th and 9Th. Examina-
tons will begin promptly at 9 a. No.,
each day. Subjects for the first day
are: Spelling, geography. grammar
and composition, theory and practice
of teaching, and elementary algebra.
Subjects for the second day are: Draw
ing physiology and hygiene, arithmetic,
history Of Virginia and general history,
Subjects for the the third day are: Civil
government, science, reading and Unit
ed States history One branch Of
science-either physical geography,
elementary physics or elementary agri-
culture; and one division OF history,
either general on English.
Teachers holding first and second
grade certificates which expire with the
present session, or which have expired
previously, and who have been continu-
ously engaged in teaching In the public
schools of Virginia up to the present
time, may have their certificates ex-
tended for one year; provided they
file with the Examiner OF their circuit
written evidence Of satisfactory work
In the school room from the Divieion
Superintendent and the Clerk OF the
District In which the teacher last
taught; provided, further, that this
shall not operate to continue the license
of a teacher IN any division other than
the one in which he taught the previous
year. o
All applicants for teachers certifi-
Gates, including all who now hold third
grade certificates, and all who now
hold first and second grade cert ifieates
except those who comply with the pre-.
ceding section, and except such persons
as are permitted to take the special ex-
animation. must present themselves
for examination May Ord, 4th and 9Th.
Any applicant who is detained from
the regular examination by sickness or
other Imperative cause will be allowed to
take the special examination; provided,
he presents to the examiner OF his circuit
certificate to this effect signed by q
physician OF the division supeIinten
dent.
All applicants who attend one OF the
summer schools approved by the State
Board OF Examiners may be excused
from taking the regular examination In
MAY. provided they certify their inteh-
ton to the examiner Of their circuit by
May LIST. Teachers thus excused must
take the special examination on July
9Othand 9th, and August 1st.
The examinations for white and color
ed teachers will be held on the same
DAYS at the public white and colored
school buildings, respectively, In Lex
ington.
prefer that the paper used by ,ap
plicants be of uniform style and size
preferably FOOLS cap, which can bt
bought at STARTS book store.
Teachers must come we'll supplied
with paper. pens, ink and official en-
velopes.
q. w. EFFINGER, Supt.
OF Schools, Rockbridge Division
Apr-1l-4t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
SAN FRANCISCO DESTROYED
BY QUAKE AND FLAME

The greatest earthquake ever
recorded in this country, followed
by fire that practically destroyed
the business districts and much of
the residential portion, swept over
San Francisco last Wednesday
morning and for FIVE days the city
was at the mercy of the devouring
flames, causing destruction OF
property valued at over $500, OOO,-
600 and the loss of life to the num-
Der Of thousands. Added to the
horrors of the earthquake and
fire was the dread of famine and
starvation occasioned by the catas-
trophe, but this was averted by
the prompt and liberal response OF
citizens all over the country, who
sent millions of money and sup
plies to the bereaved residents OF
the doomed city.
The first shock Of the earth
quake occurred Wednesday morn
ing at 5:13 o'clock, which ap-
parently lasted two minutes, caus'
ing the immediate collapse OF
structures all over the city. The
water supply was cut off, and the
flames spread with undated fury.
The only means of fighting the adj
vance of the devouring elements
was the use OF dynamite on the
threatened buildings. Many OF
the largest structures, supposed to
be fireproof, burned quickly as the
flames leaped from building to
building. When night closed in
on the city in darkness but for
the glare of the ravaging flames,
high winds only increased the ter
rors and added to thelnorrors OF
the situation. AS day succeeded
the night and night the day, the
terror-stricken inhabitants could
but view in utter helplessness the
demolition of their once fair and
prosperous city.
The destruction was not confined
to San Francisco, but other towns
along the Pacific coast and in Cal
ifornia suffered to a considerable
extent from the catastrophe. Some
parts of Texas felt the shock, and
the ruin and disaster is widespread
San Francisco was rich, pros
porous and rapidly growing city
of 100000 inhabitants. 1t con-
tanned many public and private
buildings of great beauty, notably
the 81, 900, 900 city hall, and 1T
two great seats of learning, the
University of California and thu
Leland Stanford, Jr., University
1t was beautifully situated on ont
of the most famous harbors Of th'
world, and was surrounded by
country filed with romance ant
adventure. The spirit of 40 stiI
perneates the very air, and er
long a new city, grander, NOR
beautiful and more progressive
will rise from the ashes of tn
present desolatiOn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

We have received the initial
number of The Weekly Herald, o
new paper started at Hot Springs,
Va. The publication lie spright.
ly journal CT five columns, eight
pages, and presents in attractive
form the local news of Hot Springs
ard Bath county. The editors
ard managers are Messrs. c. G.
Shaw and. G. A. Jordan, both
young men of experience in the
cart preservative of all arts"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
Governor Swanson Speaks at the
University of Virginia

Governor Swanson Speaks at the
University of Virginia
Governor Swanson's address at
the University of Virginia last
Thursday was q brilliant feature
in onnection with the celebration
of Jefferson Day. The Governor
recalled the halcyoh days of his
early youth when he was a student
at the University and in a fervid
manner reproduced scenes and
iociden of by-gone years, promis-
ed to do all in his power as Cover
nor for the enhancement Of the in
terests of the time honoredl nstitu-
tion and paida fitting tribute to the
same. The speaker recalled a galaxy
of illustrious men whohad been sent
forth from the institution-men
who had become the foremost in
the nations history and whose
names had become immortal. His
references to Jefferson were spt
and suggestive, and he depicted
in a glowing manner the great
Virginian in the performance Of his
duties to his State and country.
The Governor among other things
said:
eve need TO feel once more that
intellectual wealth is greater than
material wealth. The time should
come again when the hero of the
college should not be the captain
of the football team, but the
student whose splendid intellectual
attachments point to a life Of
usefulness and greatness. The
time must come again when
womanhood will prefer companion
ship with brave hearts and noble
eouls bent on lofty purposes rather
than with those whose sole atLrac-
ton consists in their ability to
furnish the gaudy tinsel and
decoration of wealth. Patriotic
public interest and sentiment in
deed need awakening when the
great daily newspapers of this
country, in compliance with the
tastes of their readers, devote two
pages to races, prize fights and
baseball, and scarcely column to
the proceedings of our national
Congress"
The speaker referred rapidly to
present conditions In this country,
the reign of plutocracy, the
worship of wealth ald gaudiness
Of national surroundings, contrast
ing such regime with the nObler
order of things which at one time
existed and which every good and
sensible mar should desire to see
reproduced. The Governor in
closing said:
young gentlemen of the South,
the clock of opportunity strikes
our hour of work and responsibility.
Prudence and patriotism alike
demand that we should no longer
confne our political activities to
local matters, but We should
modestly but firmly insist upon
equal participation in control end
direction of national affairs. Sirs,
minated by a patriotism that is
national, stirred hy the memories
of the large contributions that our
fathers hove made to national
greatness and glory, thrilled by
the present possibilities OF our ac-
ton, which points to a greater
future, let US of tie South resolve
to answer all demands made upon
us by our common country and tc
aid this glorious republic to ad
vance along the pathway of justice
liberty and progress.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

Notwithstanding Sales
AN. Must furnish references and
invest One Thousand ($l000.00)
Dollars, in first cless $50 Bonds.
Salary and Expenses paid. Ex-
perience not required, we teach
business at our mills. The WEeel.
lngRoofing q Cornice Co., Wheel
ing, w. Va. Arr-416t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
w, NJ. TRIBBETT. ct al for &c.
w rn1nnKrr. Executor &c.

NS.
E. w. TRIBBETT, Executor DC.
The above styled cause having been
referred to The undersigned Commits
sIoner in Chancery by decree entered
therein at the October term 1908 with
directions to take tn following ae-
counts:
list. An account of the real estate
of which Il. w. Tribbett died possessed,
and the fee simple and annual value
thereof,
9nd. An account Of all debts and
claims against the estate OF the said Il.
w. Tribbett, deed, including any UNI
paid taxes, showing the priorities there
Of, if any.
3rd. An account Of any personal
estate of the said +. w. Tribbett, re-
naming unadmicistered, liable Tor the
payment Of debts.
All persons interested are hereby noti-
fed that | will on
WEDNESDAY MAY IND, 1905,
at NV Office in the Town OF Lexington,
proceed to take said accounts.
+. NJ. PENDLETON,
Anr.4.4t Conn in Chy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
Dismal Swamp Boiling

A Dispatch from Richmond,
under date OF Monday, April 22nd,
says: A volcanic disturbance of
considerable proportions occurred
late last night on the edge of
Dismal Swamp. The mud and
slime in that portion Of the swamp
lie boiling, throwing to the surface
pieces Of forest and undergrc WITH
Reptile ard animal inhabitants of
the swamp are exhibiting uneasi
ness, many of them seeking safety
in fight to higher ground.
The boiling mud so greatly
agitates the surface as 20 make it
appear az if millions of worms
were wriggling just beneath the
surface. People living in the
vicinity of the swamp are follow
ing the warning example of the
animals and moving away.
1t is feared that the swamp IL
going to follow in the wake OF
other sections of the world with a
seismic outbreak.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

On Saturday evening u severe
electric storm passed over this
section between 3 and o'clock
A bolt of lightning struck the
barn of Mr.. w. c.. Moore, one
mile southwest of Midway. The
barn was ahame all through when
they got to it. They fortunately
saved all their horses except one,
which was a very valuable mare.
The barn was entirely consumed
with, besides the horse, two bug
gies, pillow, all his roughness and
at least 500 bushels Of corn, that
was on the barn floor. A small
log crib not far from the barn
caught and would soon have been
consumed also, but the neighbors
who had gathered in tore the logs
down and by throwing water on
the corn succeeded in saving some
20 or so bushels.
Nr. Moore has the sympathy of
TIE entire community. MisfOr-
tune he's befallen him in numerous
ways in the past few years. Not
long since be had his dwelling
house burned. He has lost several
valuable horses and now his barn
He was insured in Rockbridge
Mutual, $500 on barn and 5000 on
contents, so learn. X. x. y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

The committee appointed by the
recent Legislature to make &
thorough Investigation of affairs at
the Virginia Military Institute,
will meet in the Institute library
next Monday evening, and will con-
tinue their sessions Until the duty
before them is completed. -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

0ARTIES DESIRING COW PAS
ture in Golf Grounds may obtain
same by applying to II. G. Wise at
Fir. Nat. Benk Terms, 50 100 per
month per head payable monthly Num-
Der limited, first co ne first served.
H. G, WISE, Secy Treas.
apr, 2j1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

The House of Representatives
has passed by a majority almost tn
arimOus (ayes 222 and nays only
n the bill providing that alcohol
used in the arts shall not be taxed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

eSObituaries exceeding 10 lines,
tributes OF respect, cards OF thanks,
etc. must be paid for at the rate OF
n. per line.
70 Office Telephone No. s. Long
Distance Metallic, connects with town
and county lines.
c5-Adverrisingr rates, which are mod
crate, furnished on application.
rTBusiness local notices 100. a line
or first insertion and &c. a line for
each subsequent insertion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

Stops Itching instantly. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rneum, letter. itch, hives,
herpes, scabier-Doan'S Ointment. At
any drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

For mild easy action Of the bowels,
a single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough. Treatment cures habitual
constipation. % cents box. Ask
your druggist for them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

Or. Thomas Electric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal diseasen
Group. Has been used with success
our family for eight years. Mrs. l..
Whiteacre, Buffalo, n. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
Fine Nurse Sold

Mr.. William Jennings sold fine
horse a few days ago to Dr.. Re id
White. The animal is six years old,
high bred and Is a splendid saddler and
driver. The price paid was $500. 70
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25

DIR. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is ab
solutely harmless TO- the youngest babe.
You can get 4 sample by wrihng for IL.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
Death Of MIR. Maryatt steele at
Clifton Forge

Gazette Co,regb0sdeHce
RAPHrNE, April 23.-On Friday
morning last a message was re-
ceiyed by Hansford Steelc of We
snvius, that his fnther, Maryg tt
Steele, had died in Clifton Forge
the night befoie. His remains
were shipped to Midway, his old
home, on Saturday morning and
they were inferred in Mt. Car
mel by the side of his wife who
preceded him only few months
ago.
Mr.. Steele was between 65 and
70 years Of age. He was born and
raised in Midway and was the
Youngest son of John and Eliza
Moore Steele, persons we'll known
in this community 40 or 80 years
ago, they keeping the hostelry
we'll known at that day by the
travelling public as Steele's Tavern,
and from which the post Office
took and retains its name. Mr..
Steele was married three times.
Fret during the war to Mics
Beatrice Loving Of Nielsen county.
She died in December, 1866, leav-
ing oSe child, Hansford, now liv
ing at Vesuvius. lie then left
Midway and began merchandising
in the upper end of Rockbridge
and was at Collierstown for some
time, He married his second wife,
Mics America Wilson Of Buffalo.
After a year or two she died leav-
ing daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Craw-
ford Of Roanoke. He then return
ed to Midway and afterwards
married Miss Mary c. Fauber, who
died recently in Clifton Forge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-25
SPECIALS in Wooden Dress Goods

All Wool Panama. in cream, navy and black 80 inches
wide only rs cents Chiffon Panama. 81 inch, dark navy
fine and soft for $1OO; worth 1925 36 inch Sangier
gray reseda and blue all WOOL only 40 CENTS regular 90
cent value
BATISTES AND SILK EOLIENNES very much worn
this season. and the most stylish shades Cream GRAY,
Reseda Old Rose and Alice Blue. 80 cents.
Ready-to-wear WAISTS and SUITS, of washable goods,
are here in quite variety both to styles and prices
Beautiful separate SKIRTS of ohair and Panama. $500
5000. $500
just received: New stock of White Canvas Oxford
TIES for ladies' misses and children at $780, Sl25 slOO
and plenty of white hose to wear with them.
Also Barefoot Sandals for the Children.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-01-26
BEN HUR.
The American Drama of the Century
In Memphis. Feb. 18th to 18th,

when kIaw q Changers colossal and
brilliant spectacular production of Gen
eral Lew Wallace's "Ben-Hur' was
staged in Memphis two years ago, 1t
created q veritable furore in this yicin-
ity and hundreds %iourneyed there to
witness it. Now that the announcement
is made that ben Hur" is to be again
presented in Memphis the week OF Feb
ruary 18th to 18th with m%atinees on
Wednesday and Saturday In addition to
the six evening performances, it is more
than probable that the same interest
will be manifested.
Nothing more beautiful, inspiring,
spiritual and edifying than THE Heal
ing of the Lepers" III the last act of this
~stupendous spectacle has eve been Of
fered on the stage of an American the
atre. At this point this great play is
truly and in a very high sense "relig-
ious'. Here the stage seems to have
consecrated itself and all its resources
to the service of Christianity, and there
is nothing that is not r%everent, beauti-
fll and altogether fitting in its service
This scene and the widely advertised
| chariot a in the act preceding it are
| the great special features of the play
which give it much of its value and ex'
traordinary power.
If the American drama had done abso'
lutely nothing in its long career worthy
but this had it's fame to rest solely up
on this one noble product of Messrs
KIaw & ErIanger-it has justified Its
existence, for in this at least 1t has
shown that the stage may he given over
to uses wholly worthy, highly commend
able and which cannot fail to exert the
greatest possible blessing on mankind
that Of bringing home with Immense
force and dignity the eternal truth anc
verify of the birth into the world o
Jesus, the Savior of mankind.
To every man, no matter what his con
dition, "Ben-Hur" has It's appeal. II
appears to tho deep-grained, firm
rooted religious feeling II
the human heart, and brings back VIII
directness the simple lessons and diVin'
truths that every man born in a Chris
tian land learned at his mothers knee
The management of the Lyceum The
atre, Memphis, will give careful atten
ton to all orders for seats through tn
mail, providing the order is accompanies
by a remittance. The sale OF seats start
on February 9Th and all orders shoul'
be filed prior to that date. The seal
of prices ranges from SO cents to 500
All railroads entering Memphis are t
make low excursion rates for those de
string to attend this performance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-01-26
Took a Trip on New Road.

Mr.. J. W. Webb, Asst. Supt. of the
Southern Railway Co.. together with
several other officials of the Road, e.
corted by Mr.. ]. L.. Haley, went ont on
the Special Limited" over the Haley
Rucker & Great Northwestern road
Thursday on an inspecting tour. The
progressive people of ltta Bena will be
glad to learn that this newly construct
ed road is nearing completion and will
soon be bringing in the great accumula-
ton of fine logs Mr.. Haley has scattered
along the new road, which means that
in a few days you can see stacks OF lum-
Der beginning to accumulate over at
the big Saw Mill This is n of the
most up-to date saw mills in the state
and it's operation means much to the
needs of the community as we'll as tt
our progressive little city. Itta Bena
Progress.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-01-26
WAS NEVER ~JE0PARDIZfD
President Barry Writes Gov. Nardaman
About LeVee Money.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. ~. a letter
addressed to Gov. Vardaman, requesting
that the state agent be direct
cd to examine the hooks and accounts,
etc, Of the Yazoa and Mississippi lcyee
hoard, W. S. Barry, president Of the
board. says;
~ beg to report that the money
claimed to have been lost by bank fail
IRE was never icopardized. This money
was the proceeds of the bonds placed
for us by the Memphis National Bank,
and we followed the same policy OF leav-
ing money on deposit as we did with the
state banks who assisted us in the sales,
leaving it subject to check as needed
and requiring from them, as from other
banks, the bond for the forthcoming of
Of the amount on deposit. This was
done with the written consent Of the
Fidelity and Deposit Company Of Mary
land. which guaranteed the treasurer in
the sun of 100000. We further took
the p~recaution to have said bank make
additional bond, and when the deposit
was transferred, with the consent of the
bond company, to the Merchants Trust
Company, by the sale Of the Memphis
National Bank, w required from the
said trust company a new bond to secure
said deposit, the signers having quail
fed in the sun of $4,000. SO, in add
ton to the assets Of the bank, we have
security in the sun of $4,000 to guar
antee the deposit Of $l45,000."
Mr.. Barry also requests the governor
to lay the matter before the senate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-01-26
We would ask our readers
to try a bottle of Silver Cream
Polish, for sale at The Palace.

Cypress Lumber, 100000 on hand for
the retail trade.
schuh-Miller Lumber Co.,
BeTclair, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-01-26
Alien Cotton Seed For Sale.

Mesrs. W. G. Craig & Co, of Nicks-
burg, Miss, offer for sale in this issue
of The Commonwealth the seed from the
cotton crop of 1905 produced by Mr.. J.
B. Allen, at $500 per ton I. 0. b.. cars at
Port Gibson, Miss. Mr.. Aliens last
years r is said to have been the best
combination Of length and character
ever grown IN this country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-01-26
FOR SALE!
NOTHING RESERVED!
COME NOW!
THE r. R. AUSTIN D. G. co.
Southern Railway OFFICERS Promoted

Mr.. Il. X. Oliver, who has been the
local agent of the Southern Railway in
this city for the past year.. was promot-
ed to travelling freight agent OF the road
out of Chicago, and Mr.. J. II, Anderson,
who has been assistant agent to Mr.
Oliver, WAS made agent in succession.
TIL" many friends Of both gentlemen
are pleased to learn of their promotions
and wish them success and higher pro-
motion before their railroad careers are
ended.-Greenville Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-01-26
SCALES
From His Point Of View.

"There is a world of that sort of bus
iness," he said, land Southern people
should do more of it. Don't patronize
unsafe men, or unsafe corporations, but
stand by those with the proof of entire
reliability and security. Here is the
Mississippi Home Insurance Company
with 20 years of successful business,
the tests of great fires in its territory
no delays in the payment of losses, TAX
ing no risks it cannot safely meet, and
growing stronger and stronger. Know
ing it has paid promptly hundreds OF
thousands of dollars, think its policies
amongst the best to be had Nicks,
burg Herald.
Vardaman & Stein and p. S. George
are the Greenwood Agents for this ole
reliable Company.