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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
Thc Society nuftcrny.

That malisned creature the Society
butterfly" IS as hard working in its
way as Solomon's ant and goes about
it's duties with a steady application
and determined disregard of fatigue
and boredom which not few indus
trial and other workers might initiate
with advantage. Take. for instance,
the charity bazaars and festivals.-Lon-
don World.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
Too Strong Connection.

Country Mouse-How are you getting
on with your business, doctor! Coun-
try Doctor Bad. Too close to London.
Why, Lady Cashbags went to town
and paid two guineas to have corn
extracted I'd have amputated her
foot for h9t-London Answers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
pnnltrr Hnnser of concrcte.

Poultry houses built Of concrete are
strong, warm. frostprOOf. fireproof
cheap and everlasting. They are prac-
tlcally free from mites and lice and can
be quickly renovated and cleaned. At
least these are some Of the claims
made by their advocates.
The picture from American Agricul-
turIst shows an incubator room OF con.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22

"Do yUu think that absence really
makes the heart grow fOnderT in
qulred the young man who was not a
particularly welcome caller.
81 have never given the matter much
consideration was the young lady's
response. Suppose you stay away
for five or six years and we'll see."-
Pittsburg Post
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
An Advertisements.

Marian Now. there is Algy Van Pif-
hegilder for instance Jane-Oh. he
Is so haughtily statuesque that have
often wondered if he can really be tic
klish on the bottoms Of his feet like
common people. Watson's Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
snrEp BARN. FLOOR PLAN.

so pounds 60 penny spikes; 100 pounds
40 penny spikes; 300 pounds 20 penny
spikes; 100 pounds s penny nails; 100
pounds Z penny nails; so pounds
penny nails; II sash, 36 by As inches;
~ pairs butts.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
Giving Him Hope.

The pretty girl was lavishing Il
wealth of affection on her mastin, and
the very soft young man was watching
her.
II wish | were a dog" he said.
langushingly.
"Don't you worry" she replied.
you'll grow"-London Tit-Bits.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22

crete built by an enterprislng Missouri
poultryman in which, he says, he ran
= number of incubators right along
during the very coolest weather. He
keeps his concrete poultry houses nice
a. whltewashed inside and out and
saws the cost Of these houses was less
than IL they had been built of lumber.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
In liz Enthusiasm.

Judge TO prisoner)-Why did you
take only the money and leave the
basket Of silver? Prisoner-Because it
was too heavy. Judge excitedly)-
Aren't you ashamed Of yourself, you
lazy ?-Fliegende Batter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22
s>.azs 81
lFARN% GARDEN
dDSsIi5s7 ~ gsss
SHEEP BARN.
Plan OF Interest to Farmers Going
Into Sheep Raising.

Mr.. Watkins, the greatest sheep man
In Michigan, allows six square feet for
each sheep but many prefer ten feet
per sheep, and this is not too much
for breeding ewes. The gates that
separate the pens may be removed so
wagon or manure spreader can be
driven through the stables when they
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22

To be respectable implies multitude
Of little obscrvances from the strict
keeping Of Sunday down 10 the careful
tying Of vat.-Victor Hugo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22

Neither evidence nor common sense
nor reason has the slightest effect upon
prejudices.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-08-22

lslze, SO by As feet; width, three spans.
PIP +12-36 feet; length, three spans,
1GH16+ 1C-4s feet; height, 16 feet, stables,
feet: loft, feet; curb roof a and 4
pitch: vertical siding: single roof
inch lap.l
are cleaned, says Ohio Farmer in pre-
senting the accompanying plans and
specifications OF a sheep barn for 100
ewes and with plenty of room at lamb
ing time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

Jn6 trouble started. QOn know
why we were sent there but | guess
it was because the old man wanted to be near
enough to the fun, if he couldn't do any
thing else, for of course the United States at
peace with both countries, and couldn't take
a hand, much as we might want to. At least we
thought couldn't.
" 1t was sight worth seeing, and everybody from
the powder monkeys to the lieutenants on the aft
deck crowded the rail on the fort side of the Min
nesota. Old Tatnal of course was one of the most
eager of all OF US, and not long finding out
which side he favored 1t was decided to make the
attack close in Shore and Admiral Hope put most
of his force on junks and other small vessels and
went in the forts as he could The Chinese
had learned thing two from the last war; for
they did much better shooting that several of the
Britishers boats were sunk and others had to draw
out of range of the enemy's guns. Luckily the
Admiral had put several hundred of his men on
armed junks reserve force; but
when he wanted them he had steamer to tow
them into position, and, to make bad matter worse
he had been wounded
We could that the fire of the English was
sackening while one after another of their craft
dropped out of line. Then we saw a gig coming
toward flying Saint Georges cross. 1t stopped at
the Minnesota and MILDLY came on board. |
doing deck duty and near enough the quarterback
to that the youngster talking to the old
| couldn't make out what he said but the Com
modore had voice like a bull. believe you could
hear it if ships guns were firing broadside
SO MOI says the Commodore. 1t is worth more
than my commission. We at peace with China;
that is a declaration of war No matter what my
feelings are | cannot do it.
The midshipman went over the side of the vessel,
bearing down hearted expression on his face The
young mani Lay aft. You say the Admiral is
wounded
"'Yes, sir
49, If he had those six hundred men towed into
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

ruby rays of the darkroom. He waxed senti-
mental She said, and she impulsively embraced him
Snapl Your watch crystal, dear? All, no; simply
his ribs The answer also set up that the plaintiff
was guilty of contributory negligence, in that he
r mIs the rays Of violence The case was cite
broadcast, and metropolitan paper printed a
half-page story, giving the young womans portrait
and impressive likeness of her muscular, rib
cracking
Stories of human interest those with heart-throbs
pulsating in every line are ever easily swallowed
Here success depends largely on the right chord
being struck. Sometimes hint of insincerity is
given the fact that many of this class of hoaxes
topical For instance, the following appeared on
Memorial Day, and this one fact should have
aroused suspicion; yet thousands of readers still
believe it to be gospel hundreds of letters have
been written while many old veterans firmly con-
tend that they knew the solitary character in the
days of 81. The plot is sympathetic and tinged
with pathos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
Under Two Flags in One Day

WELL, the Commodore went aft to see the Ad-
w miral who was lying a settee giving orders
the best he could and we. natural ducks take
water went forward. | tell you it sightl The
carriages, and the deck bloody, though they had
been sanded down to absorb it. We went to
the pivot gun the forecastle, where found
four men, when they ought to have had fourteen.
The four had to as train tackleman, side tackle
man, handspikeman, leaders, and spongers SO they
could not fire the gun very often We stood there
gum until we made up Our minds might as well
be of some use. One after another dropped in
and fought that gun for them, making the English
stand back and rest We went in as white Yanks
and came out black with powder; for worked that
gun for two hours before orders to take back
the Commodore in another boat.
And that is the way served under two flags in
one day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
A Resurrected Veteran
yALTER KNOWLTON of Saint

WTALTER KNOWLTON of Saint Lawrence
w County, New York, was reported dead after a
bloody battle in the Civil War He had enlisted in
Ohio regiment, and his was inscribed marble
shaft near Akron. 1t seems he was not killed but
atves to worry over his fate (note well the subtle
arrangement of the facts: of Saint Lawrence County
remote and thinly settled; the enlistment in an
through the rough West The trail is badly mixed
now, ending as it does near Akron
No wonder various kindly notes of inquiry found
their way to the Dead-Letter Office. But to pick up
He learned by accident that his name was included
in the roster of the noble dead. Did he dvulge
his identity and receive a brief ovation? Not
Walter! Now for a bit of pathos, poor lonely
proud old mani Instead, he saved and scrimped
until he managed to pay his fare to near Akron"
each May; and then standing silently in the back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

line was passed to her stern from the bow of the
foremost junk, and they all fastened to each
other by cables, they towed to the fighting
line and left there
But we not to get out of it, after ALL without
shifting powder smoke The Commodore had got
pretty well worked up and last he couldn't stand
any longer. A boat ordered manned, and he
got in with one other officer. AS l duty,
| was told off of the crew, and here's where
got into it. 1t seems the Commodore wanted to pay
visit to Admiral Hope, suppose out of sympathy
because he was wounded and helpless. We finally
reached his vessel; but just got alongside
shot struck the of boat 1t killed Hart the
cockswain, and slightly wounded the flag lieutenant.
The boat filled in minute and we were all struggling
in the water. That was the first time the English
had the pleasure of going fishing for Yanks.
Every time they threw line over, a Yank bit at it
and he was hauled on board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
BY Day Allen Wiley

been many year since Captain Dan tied
up and went out of commission on the seas;
but his memory to-day of the stirring times
the Pacific is so good that it does not need
to be refreshed by the old documents so carefully
cherished which prove that what he tells is true for
he before the mast the famous Minnesota
when this brandnew frigate, the pride of the navy
made her cruise along the Asiatic coast, flying the
flag of that bluffest of bluff old seadogs, Commodore
Tatnall, and without intending to do nearly
severed peaceful relations with China by taking
a hand in the memorable fight for the Taku forts.
All this was back in the days of 50; but not until
Yankee and Briton with the allied forces storned
the walls of Picking did the second instance occur
where they fought shoulder to shoulder. OF the
boats crew which so nearly involved this country in
another Chinese war; Captain Dan is the only one
company from quarterback to forecaste who served
the Minnesota at that time is alive, save himself
But the story is best told he tells it sometimes
when pressed by his friends to do so; for the old
sailor is modest man and not much given to talk
of himself:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR MAY IS. 1906

ground he heard his praises sung together with the
praises of his dead comrades, by the orator of the
day
In connection with old-veteran stories mention
must be made of another daring and long enduring
hoax that has often been quoted at G.. A. R.
conventions and camp-fires The first int1nation
that the romancer again the war-path
the account of Confederate Colonel's speech at
banquet in Southern town, exactly located 1t
in the nature of Renaissance, wherein the
speaker expressed his for needlessly shooting
and possibly killing a Northern soldier. Nothing
unusual in this; but when a gentle voice he
made to add that he had often wondered if his VIC
tim not still alive some should have turned
in an alarm. He can be identified, he explained,
as the bullet l used was tipped with silver" Was
there sniff of suspicion? Apparently not for he is
allowed to conclude: " 1t just before the fall
of Vicksburg when from an old house in the out
skirts of the city | him, aimed my last bullet
at him, and watched him stagger away. If could
find him to-day, he should, if needy, have a home
with me for the last of his years"
The scene shifts to the apple country of New York
State, where wandering apple picker veteran
of the Civil War, reads the newspaper account of
the speech. Then, with tears, he informs his
panons that he is that silver bullet-laden
He goes to the nearest city Tin print) with just
enough money to pay his fare to the metropolis.
There he intended to have the bullet removed by
surgeons the bullet which a home and COM
Portable old age pivot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
Had Been There Before

TT the second time we had seen the Britishers
having trouble with the Chinese The first time
was in 1857, when were lucky enough to arrive
off the mouth of the Peho in time to see the English
throwing solid shot against the mud forts which had
been put up to defend the river. 1t not much
of a fight compared with the other; for they had
things their way and battered down the walls
that they took the forts in less than three hours
Then the British ships went up to where the Grand
Canal enters the Peho from Picking.
The Chinese didn't try to stop EN- after the forts
were taken, and when sailed away we supposed
they had had enough of it; but the result showed
they had not, for just as soon as the Union Jack
had put to sea they began to build up the defenses
and made EN- much stronger, the second fight
proved. This time Admiral Sir James Hope COM
manded the force, and as luck would have it the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
BLOOD IS THICKER THAN W.

ton, he thinks he can withdrawn.
g" Yes, sir.
8" Blood is thicker than water.
A brother sailor is in distress, and
| will help him out, the Com
modore replied.
The expression on the middy's
face changed quick, l tell you, and
when he heard the officer of the
day giving orders to a lieutenant
to take boats crew and go over
to the Toney Wan, l guess he felt
considerably better-anyway, he
looked it. Now, the Toney Wan
was a sort of tender to us-a stout
little steamboat used for going
ashore and getting supplies. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

tive along with him to Jersey City to see that he
made correct train connections. And week later
a Southern paper gravey mentioned his arrival
and reception in the mythical Coones home.
In later years of the most cherished memories
in the Middle States was the incendiarv donps of
the youth with telescope eye. 1t was liberated
by New York editor, then seeking the odd dollar
by means of the marvellous He was compelled
to attract attention in order to sell papers, and the
boy with focal powers SO peculiar to enable him
to ignite buildings mile distant in sunny weather
caused the more susceptible householders to greet
unduy intent juveniles with the busy end of
shotgun.
Library for Loca1-Option Towns
nNE of the best fairy tales to be perpetrated in
- New England in years was the elaborate
account OF a library in prohibition Maine The
exclusion of the demon rum from this chunk of our
country gave the story an abiding Zest, and for
many days eXpectant citizens waited in vain for
the scheme to materia1ize. For it was not only to
evade the prohibition law, but was also scheduled
to disseminate learning in large quantities. The
whole scheme was, said the mythical promoter, to
educate Pine Tree State book-1overs to drink their
literature. The law would not intervene it was
solemnly averred, and 1t never did. According to
the brief prospectus, patron could accompany his
course of reading with course of alcohol. Hand
in hand with Dickens was to go the pewter pot of
beer and ale. A glass of arr and arr with New
Noggs, and hagon of porter with Sam Weller,
it declared simply doubled the educational
value of the novels. This course was to be mod
crate in price, although wine with Dumas's heroes
bit higher. Those who preferred the later
school of fiction would naturally take absnthe with
Marie Corelli's "Wormwood," while nothing but
would be given out with Treasure Island"
After expectation had fingered with pleasant per-
siStenCe around the fever point the villain
out with statement to the effect the library would
initiate activity with the life of John B. Cough and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
The Old Soldiers Reward

THIS all appeared in article, the first half being
attributed to unnamed Southern paper, and
example of the eccentricity of truth And while the
public earnestly insstent swallowing the fairy
tale some of the New York city journals, with a
wealth of detail gave space to the item and added
a generous account of how the old man had arrived
how operation had produced the much desired
bullet, while sheet tender1y sent a representa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

TN the pretty little town of Los
Gatos, close by the waters of
the Pacific, sailor has found
a snug harbor for the rest of his
days, who is probably the only
man living who heard the express
sion, Blood is thicker than
water, " uttered for the first time.
Captain Dan Mclaughlin, as
his neighbors call him, is usually
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

lOOred durlng the day on The pOrCh Of a
tile cottage nearly hidden by one of the
ig rose-bushes which have given California
ne name of the Land of Flowers 1t has
cen many a year since Captain Dan tied
The Forrest City times., 1906-04-20
Death Of !. T. Rolfe.

]. T. Rolfe, an old and well-known citizen of this county, died at his nome in Nanndale, Monday. April 9th, at p.m., and his remains were inter req al the Nanndale Cemetery, Tues uay, April 10th, at 10 a. m. The fu, neral services were conducted by Rev. newell. The deceased leaves a wife ana four children-F. D. Rolfe of this eity, Eugene and Sam Rolfe of Forrest .ity, and Mrs. R. s. Rogers of Parkin, 10 mourn their loss. He was born ill hichaelburg, Va, and came 10 Cross county early in life, being one of the Ioouhty's earliest settlers. Wynne Progress.
 The many friends of the family il tiis city will join us in sincere sym pathy To the bereayed relatives hessrs. Eugene and Sam Rolfe al tended the funeral.
The Forrest City times., 1906-04-20
Is the Moon Inhabited?

Science has proven that the moon has an atmosphere which makes Tee in some form possible on that sat- lite; but not for human beings, whe have hard enough time on this earth of ours. especially those who don't know that Electric Bitters cure head. ache, biliousness, malaria. chills and fever. iaundice; dyspepsia, dizziness torpid liver, kidney complaints, gen eral debility and female weaknesses Uneaualled as general tonic and ap- peti2er for weak persons and eSpec, ially for the aged. It induces sound sleep. Fully guaranteed by all drug gists. Price only 5Oc.
The Forrest City times., 1906-04-20
- . -
To the Public.

take this method of informing my friends and the public generally that l have taken out a dray license. and am prepared to do all kinds Of hauling promptly and al reasonable prices. Ii you need anything in this line call at my store. corner Washington and Jackson streets, or phone Il, and your wants will be given my careful and painstaking attention, and your pat ronaqe appreciated.
 ". O. Lloyd.
The Forrest City times., 1906-04-20

Total s-..zs. = ..-..........# :. fl .s9 h
 Alderman ] M Nichols, chairman of water works, made report, show ing deficit of MOO 65 in that branch of the city's government. Much dis cuSSion ensued, Us to the propriety of running the water works during the night, as the additional expense ex- ceeded the income by $250 per month. A final and more comprehensive re- port will be made next month | On motion of Alderman Mann. seconded by Alderman Lanier, the bills and contract of the Electric Light Plant be referred to commit tee To investigate the same, and re- port at next regular meeting. Carried. The Mayor then appointed Aldermen 1 Mann, Lanier and McDaniel IS said committee.
 The Mayor ordered q discontinuance of the extra night watchman.
 The Mayor said he had prepared bonds for the bonded officers as fol- lows Mayor. 5000: Recorder, 5000; Marshal. s5000: Treasurer 5000. and ordered same presented at next regu- lar meeting
 | Treasurer McCrary presented scrip to the amount of S2Sl .6l, which was audited by q committee composed of Aldermen Mann, Sanders and Me Daniel. found correct and ordered burned. which was done in the pres ence of the council.
 The council then went into election of street commissioner. There being but one applicant. Mir T. W. Me Clendon, on motion of Alderman La nier, seconded by Alderman McDan- iel, the applicant was elected nnani- mously.
 The Marshal reported d total of fines and licenses collected for Feb ruary sl23, and for March sl33.
 The Mayor reported for February fines amounting to s46, cases tried eight: discharged, five. For March fines Sl23, cases discharged five.
 The Mayor instructed the Recorder and Treasurer to have full report oi the financial condition of the city. tt be presented al the first meeting II May.
 Motion was made by Alderman Me Daniel, seconded by Alderman Mann that the council adjourn until Tues day night. April 24. Carried
The Forrest City times., 1906-04-20
Devils Island Torture

is no worse than the terrible case of piles that afflicted me 10 years. Then l was advised to apply Bucklen's Ar Llca Salye and less than a box perma- hently cured me, writes l.. $. Napier, oi Rugles, Ky Heals. all wounds, burns and sores like magic 25c al all druggists.