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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
COULD NOT REST.
NIGHT OR DAY
With Irritating Skin Humor-Whole
Body Affected Scalp ltched All
the Time and Hair Began to Fall
0ut--WonderfuI Result From
APPLICATION OF
CUTICURA REMEDIES

stI am never without Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment since | tried
them last summer. About the latter
part of July my whole body began to
itch. did not take much notice of it
at first, but it began to get worse all the
time, and then l began to get uneasy
and tried all kinds of baths and other
remedies that were recommended for
skin humors; but l became worse all
the time. My hair began to fall out and
my scalp itched all the time. Espe-
cially at night, just as soon as l would
get in bed and get warm, my whole body
would begin to itch and my finger nails
would keep it irritated, and it was not
long before could not rest night or day.
A friend asked me to try the Cuticura
Remedies, and did, and the first appli-
cation helped me wonderfully. For
about four weeks would take hot
bath every night and then apply the
Cuticura Ointment to my whole body;
and kept getting better, and by the
time / used four boxes of Cuticura / was
entirely cured, and my hair stopped
falling out, but / continue to use the
Cuticura on my scalp. 1t keeps all dam
druff out and scalp is always clean. l
always use Cuticura Ointment on my
face after shaving, and have found
nothing to equal it. | will never be
without IT," d. E. Blankenship,
319 N. Del. St.,
Oct. q, 1905. Indianapolis, Ind.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17

ration Of the bark from the wood The
union of the two, the bud and the
stock, takes place at the edges of the
bark of the inserted bud. For this rea-
son the bud should be inserted as soon
as it is cut from the twlg so as to
avoid drying out In climates having
severe winters budding is most salts.
factory when performed near the end
Of the growing season. The buds
should be plump and mature when
years growth. The bud stocks"
/ should be cut the day the buds are to
be inserted. trimmed and wrapped at
once in damp cloth to prevent drying
out Trimming consists in cutting off
the leaves saving a bit of the stem to
use as a handle in inserting In cut
ting the buds use sharp knife; insert
blade of knife One-fourth inch below
bud. cut upward just behind bud, re-
moving but little of wood, coming out
about one fourth OF an inch above bud
(see Fig. Al.
To insert bud make Z shaped incl
sion in stock about two inches above
ground (see Fig 81. With the spatula
of budding knife loosen the lips of
bark in angle of the L cut and slip in
the bud (see Fig. b. The bud must be
held firmly In place by a bandage
wound above and below. being care
full to leave the eye of the bud uncov-
cred RafIla fiber (wet. bast, candle
wick or waxed cloth may be used for
tying Rafiia Is usually employed. If
the bud takes" remove the bandage
in about ten days by cutting loose on
back side of stock to prevent the him
dering of growth of bud. In three or
four weeks cut off the stock just above
bud to stimulate the growth of new
bud.
Peaches are budded the same year
that the pits are planted. AS soon as
the seedlings are large enough to hold
bud they are ready for budding.
After budding examine the stock |
frequently and remove any suckers |
that may start at base OF Seeding.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
Queer Russian Waxn.

II you drive through a Russian vii
lage about 10 p. N. you will be struck
by the absolute quiet that pervades
the scene. Not a creature, man or dog,
Is visible moving about. The place has
the air Of deserted village. Suppose
by some rare untoward chance you
come upon a group Of men standing
together, apparently In conversation,
you will notice that they speak In sub
dued tones, and. wait SO long as you
please, you will never hear them
laugh. The cause is simply this: These
Russian peasants believe In evil spir-
its; but, unlike the Chinese, they be-
lieve that they are attracted, not
frightened, by sounds. And so If some
unlucky fate decree that the moujik be
out Of doors after ii p. NJ. he Is pain
fully silent man. This feeling also ex-
tends to some of the southern towna
Kiev, the holy city Of Russia. il q
model In this respect. After 10 p. m.
you may practically have the streets
70 yourself. -Blaokwood's Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
Miss Noah.

A child was brought to q Yorkshire
vicar for baptism. AS he was told
that the name was to be Noah, he nat.
urally referred to the infant as "he"
in the course of the service. Soon he
felt his surplice pulled by one of the
women, who whispered to him that
1T was lass"
But Noah is not a girls name" said
the parson.
Eyes, 1t is" spoke up the chlld's IA
Their
An adjournment was made to the
vestry to settle the point The father
said that whenever he had n child to
be named he opened the Bible and
chose the first name OF the proper sex
that met his eye. The clergyman in
sisted that in the present case n mis-
take he'd been made, whereupon the
father opened the Bible at Numbers
XVI 80, and read, "The names Of the
daughters Of Zelophehad were Noah,"
etc
Thara Nvao no morn IN no oafd
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
Old Pa.tnrc. Reclaimed.

Some years ago a neighboring farm
er undertook the renovation of por-
tlon OF his pasture that was overrun
with worthless growth. 1t was on the
southern slope OF hill and naturally
a good soil The piece was fenced and
for two years devoted to crops. No
manure was used, only commercial fer
tllizers.
This land was not run out, but sim
ply the grasses had given place to
weeds, brakes and other wild growth.
II had never been plowed. and the
thorough treatment given resulted In a
good catch of grass and was afterward
fine piece of pasture This was a
case where moderate amount of Ia
Dor and cost transformed an unproduc-
tive field into one of much value
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17

what do you understand by the
Spanish mainY" Such was the prob
lem propounded at the club lunch ia
ble and many and varied were the an
swers. In the Wreck of the Hes
perus' it was remembered that there
spake up IAN old sailor who had sailed
the Spanish MAN," and It was recalled
that In the 'Ingolsby Legends" one
says, "My father dear he is not here;
he seeks the Spanish MAN." There
was, however, certain vagueness
about the speakers views as to what
particular thing was meant by the
word. some thinking one thing and
some thinking another, and only one
speaking with the authority Of IAN old
sailor who had sailed the Spanish
main" Such a discussion tends to
show how satisfied most of us are to
half know a thing or to think that we
know without troubling about vertical
tion.-London Chronicle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
The shonninR sex.

The EnglishwOman never knows
when she enters a shop what she
wants. She is swayed by impulse
grabs wildly at everything she likes
or thinks she likes and probably comes
back and grumbles the next day. She
is also completely lost II the shop
walkers do not dog her every footstep
to lmplore her to "look at this charm
ing toque' or condescend to glance
at this special line in cheap skirts"
But the American woman resents any
suggestion that she does not know
what she wants, likes to be left Sc
verely alone and If interfered with
may abruptly leave the shop. But,
while she Is less Irritating than the
Englishwoman, she is far more exact
ing.-London Express.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
them with his fathers conscience. .

them with his fathers conscience"
Over the trestles the smoke of tn,
incoming train was SEEN There wer,
the usual hustle and running to anC
fro on the platform, selling Of hand
bags, carting of trunks, and so on
Whatever swift, mutual, soul revela
tons Oliver and his wife had been on
the point Of making dissolved into
nothingness, Jared By the prosaic com.
motion of traffic. 1t was a pity, too,
for with Eleanor's last words her face
had melted into plant sweetness,
her exquisite mouth had taken on sud
den quivering little curves. She had
seemed about to say, Ambition, self
ishness, the cruelty Of pride-al these
things have gone, Maverick"
She didn't say that however. In
stead she rose from the wooden step
which her husband had busted for her.
"Im glad you found me changed she
said merely. Something in the mans
honest soul OVERLOADED
Il, tool, too, Eleanor will changer
cried he.
"Ah, you've no need to-" answered
she, meeting honesty with honesty.
you've been growing like the trees
yonder"-she nodded In the direction
Of the woodland-"for years, straight
and strong. 1 had to be pruned. L
had''-
The trains screeching whistle dead
ened her words. 1t came rushing In
and stopped. Oliver still held Eleanors
tiny suit case and umbrella in his
hand. There was confused sound Of
greeting to the passengers who had
alighted and the clamor of hotel run
ners and bus drivers.
"Now, then, step liYelyw cried the
brakeman as the last much bundled
old woman descended, allowing the
impatient travelling men to climb
aboard. Oliver and his wife were the
last Of the crowd
He helped her aboard, found her
chair for her In the parlor car, then
turned miserably to meet her eyes.
Gall aboardw came the strident
voice Of the conductor The train be-
gan to move almost imperceptlbly.
"Goodby" cried Oliver, battling with
strong emotion, but conscious Of the
Increasing movement Of the train.
Then as he bent over her seat the
woman laid a trembling hand on his
arm, and her eyes were trimming with
slow tears.
"Goodby, Maverick? Don't you want
10 go with me to our babyT
Good heavens! Eleanor, do 1 want |
tor
Some lonely passengers at the other
md Of the car wondered what had sud- !
lenly illumlned the mans handsome
lace with that electric thrill Of joy.
Then the telegraph poles began to
yhlz by. Oliver had forgotten New
York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
A HOPELESS SITUATION
Odd Climax That Was Not Part Of
the Play.

tbe fiay.
Frank Gilmore, the actor. tells the
following story about his aunt, Miss
Sarah Thorne, who was leading woman
at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, many
years ago.
Miss Thorne was given q part in
The Masked Prince the second piece
of the evening" said Mr.. Gilmore.
"Glancing through her part hastily at
breakfast she noticed that there was
one scene In which she had so little to
say that 1t could be learned Just be-
fore going on. She decided to skip that
scene and get to the longer passages.
when night came, and my aunt
made her appearance, she did very
well in the first scene. In the second
scene occurred the passages she had
skipped in the morning. She rushed to
the corner In which she left her book,
but 1t was not thSre. Finally, the
stage manager, receiving no response
to his repeated calls, sought her out
and pushed her on the stage. There
she was, before large audience, with
out the slightest idea of what she was
supposed to do or say. The scene was
a courtroom. At a high desk sat the
presiding judge, letter perfect in his
part, because he had 1t ready to read
from the papers in front Of him. A
trial was taking place, and Miss
Thorne to her horror, discovered that
she was to be the prir ,ipal witness.
on whose answers hung the entire plot
Of the play The judge adjusted his
spectacles, looked at his part, and said
in solemn tones, The witness will now
state what she saw the prisoner do on
this particular night
what was she to answer? She
glanced around helplessly. She hadn't
the faintest idea what she had seen
the prisoner do on that particular night.
The critical moment had arrived; some
one must speak, but she couldn't. Her
eye alighted on one Of the characters
In the play who looked particularly
reliable. He looked Ike n person who
could get one out Of any sort of diff
fculty. SO, pointing at him, she ex-
claimed In impressive tones, ASK that
man.
1.-THE entire cast seemed Disconnected
by this remark. They did not know
precisely what ought to be said, but
instinct told them something was
wrong. The judge, thinking he might
have made some mistake, turned over
couple Of pages Of manuscript and,
having convinced himself on this point. |
again addressed the witness. My aunt |
glanced at the uncomfortable gentle
nan and. no other idea coming to her,
again exclaimed, ASK that man. This |
Of public attention was
90 much for him, and he sneaked off |
he stage with feeble Excuse me-
Of course the situation was q hopeless
me, and the curtain had to be rung
Town. success.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
The sachem of Pokamoket.

The sachem of Pokanoket, known In
the history Of New England as King
Philip. was the youngest son of Chief
Massasolt His Indian name was Po-
metacom, but his father was friendly
to the English colonlsts, who gave him
the name OF Philip. His warfare upon
the settlers some fifty years after the
first landing Of the pilgrims at Plym-
outh rock harassed them greatly, but
Philip was at last killed at New Hope,
and the war thus ended. The title OF
king correspondent better with bis Eng
lish name than the Indian title Of
sachem would have done.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
A Famous French Palace.

The Chateau de Rambouillet has a
history remote from the literary fad of
the eighteenth century which has made
the word Rambouillet significant Of an
epoch Of French culture. 1t was in
this chateau that Francis |. breathed
his last and Charles X. was deserted
In his death. 1t is not generally
known, however. how Louis XVI. be-
came its proprietor. Until 1885 Ram
bouillet belonged to the Due de Pen
thievre, grandson of Louis XIV. and
Nine. de MCntespan. Louis XVI. wish
ed very much to possess it. This de-
sire became fixed passion, which was
augmented by his dislike Of its own
er. But one day he declared. The
possession Of RambOuillet would be
the happiness OF my life" To which
the duke graciously replied: God for
bid that l should be the cause of your
unhapplnesS. Sire, Rambouillet is
yours on your own terms" The price
fixed was 100000 francs, of which
100000 were paid the next day in
gold from the royal treasury.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
G was no more TO be said.
Picking Peanuts.

The seeds of the peanut are planted
like beans, and when the vines have
come up and the nuts are ready for
harvesting the farmer takes a cultl-
vator especially made for that pur-
pose and starts down the long rows.
On either side Of this cultfvator are
two long knives which sink into the
ground sufficiently to cut the taproot
Of the vine. The same process is gone
through with on the other side Of the
vine. The main root being thus sew
cred and the ground loosened, the
vines are lifted into shocks like corn.
They are cured by allowing them to
stand in the sun for about ten days,
when colored woman and children
are sent into the field to pick the nuts
from the vines. An average picker
will pick about five bushels a day, for
which he Is paid at the rate Of 10
cents a Dushel.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
The Old Grent Easfern.

The last days Of the Great Eastern
were certainly sad, considering the pur-
pose for which she was designed and
the great work she did in cable laying.
For some time before she was broken
up on the mud of the river Mersey,
near Liverpool, she was on view as a
show ship. One firm OF Liverpool
cIothlers hired her for season, and in
addition to using her for its advertising
purposes made use Of her for catchpen-
ny shows. In the large cable tank
circus was fitted up and performances
given at so much a head while otheg
exhibitions Of the Coney Island type
were spread all over her deck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
Rural Delivery Notes

Illinois will probably be given th
credit Of starting the first rural fire.
mail delivery by automobile. 1t ha
been started at Plain6eld, Will county
on twenty-six mile route, covered b,
II. w. Ritzenthaler. The car that tn,
carrier uses looks like an open buggy
Patrons of the rural free delivery
routes throughout the country have
been notified by the postof1ce depart
ment that in the future they may pro
vide themselves with suitable boxes
which are weather proof and fit recep-
tacles for mail. The patrons Of the
rural routes will be allowed the privi-
lege Of making their own boxes or buy
ing them from any manufacturer.
Since free delivery of mail in rural
districts has been established l have
been pleased to discover two or three
pairs Of bluebirds nesting undisturbed
In mail boxes by the roadside, says
writer In st. Nicholas. 1t Is gratifying
to know that the birds allowed them.
selves to be disturbed two or three
times day and yet not abandon their
nests. But the thing that gives the
bird lover the greatest delight Is the
fact that no one robbed the nests.
The establishment of the rural free
delivery service In Minnesota Is tend
ing to bring about better condition
Of the country roads traversed by the
carriers In a way that Is unexpected.
Carriers Alfred Johnson and Frank
Watts, who have routes and that
run out Of Mankato, report that the
farmers along those routes have i'm
proved the roadways by the use of
drags. 1t Is expected that the farmers
on other routes will follow the ex-
ample set
K. l.. Fink, a rural mail carrier Of
Grant county. going out of Medford, is
the first man In Oklahoma to use an
automobile in the service, installing
his machine few days ago. Mr. Fink
has purchased an eight horsepower We
hicle, Of the low speed, which can
be run at the rate Of thirty miles an
hour at four horsepower. AS result
OF a roadmsking campaign which has
been on in that county for the past
three seasons good roads obtain in that |
section Of the territory, and this makes |
It convenient for the use of the auto
mobile In the delivery Of rural mail |
Mr.. Fink can cover his daily route now
IN about half the time 1t formerly re-
uuired.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
Danish English.

The following advertisement ls from
q Danish paper: The hotels charmingiy
situation, surrounded of nice garden
the good cuisine, the kindly accommo-
dalton with moderate charge and good
conveyances with easy occasion for
salmon and trout fishing, the ascend
ing of the SURROUNDING mountains has
done this place we'll known and praised
Of all travellers. N. B.-The Landlord
Is spoken English very good"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
RECOMMENDED 70 ALL MOTHERS

NJ have used Cuticura Ointment for
chafng of infants, and as they grew
older all skin diseases were given treat
ment With that and the Cuticura Soap.
never found it necessary to call doc
tor, as these Remedies are sure cure,
if used as directed. i am glad to recon-
mend them to all mothers" Sincerely
yours, Mrs. F. A. Kennard,
June 81, 1905. st. Paul Park, MINI.
Cueuya Soap, Ointment, and Pils are sold throughout
ehs world Potter Drug Chem. Co1p Sole Propa Bostoo
s6-Aaisd fsse, how to cess tor the SKIN"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17

When Lisbon was besieged by the
Spanish in the fifteenth century such
Portuguese as were captured were
MANNED. Their eyes were put out,
their noses, lips or ears were cut off,
their finger nails or fingers amputated,
and in this miserable plight they were
sent back into the city with the an
nouncement that when It was taken all
the defenders would be similarly treat.
al
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
d2R1El5|S!|ll7BeN
Il ANS'a HaSsx fA ~
THE ART OF BUDDING.
May BE successfully Done ut End OF
Growing Season,

Growing Season.
Budding consists in taking a bud
from one tree and inserting it under
the bark Of another tree. says Amerl.
can Cultiyator. 1t is used to take the
place of grating and is practiced in
commercial way in propagating peach
es, plums. cherries, roses and certain
varieties of ornamental trees and
shrubs. 1t is essential that the bud
and stock unite freely. To have this
occur the cells of the cambium layer
Of the stock must be In a state of active
division, indicated by the ready sepa-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-10-17
Mutual Satisfaction.

What's this hear about the plumb
er and the paper hanger in the next
block? Have they been trading
housesT
Not exactly. They did a lot of
work for each other and each had to
take the others house for his pay
Chicago Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
plowInu salt.

one OF the sights OF the Great Salt
AXE or Utah. developed by the prog
ress OF scientific industry Is the sys.
tenn OF immense salt.makIng ponds on
the shore Of the lake. Al saltair the
lake water is pumped into a great set.
thing basin. where the impurities fali
TO the bottom. and, containing much
iron. form reddish deposit. From
this basin the water Is drawn on into
harvesting ponds, averaging 10000
square yards in area. and six inches In
depth. The ponds are kept supplied
with water. as the evaporation goes
on from May TO September, when the
salt harvest begins. The water hay
ing disappeared, a dazzling layer oil
salt. two or three inches thick, Is
found covering the bottom OF the
ponds. which is broken up with plows
before being conveyed 20 the mills
where the final cushing and winnow
ing are done Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03

After Many Years, lad Is Restored to
His Mother.

About fifteen years ago three chill
dren were left al the coidwater school
by a poor mother who was unable TO
care for them, her husband being In
an insane asylum. The youngest boy
was taken by Mr.. and Mrs, @. w.
Spear OF Emerson township. A letter
from Mlshawaukee, Ind, was received
a few days ago. II was from the lads
mother. who stated she had been try
ing 10 find her boy for years. but the
authorities would not tell her until
he had reached the age of Is. she
has her other two children with her.
The foster parents have given up the
boy they had learned 10 love and have
sent him to the mother, who is wait
Ing for him with open arms. The
boys right name Is Arthur Bradford
lie is not going home empty-handed
either. for he has a sum OF money ou'
at interest and takes some with him.