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La Junta tribune., 1906-12-15
MAM A60UT
Town

A minister in this towr was moved
by the grief of a husband whose
wife was to be buried, and sought
TO eommiserate him in the following
manner: My brother. l know that
this is great grief that has over
taken you. and though YOU are COM
PEELED to mourn the loss of this one
who was your companion and part
ner in life. l would console you with
the assurance that there is another
who sympathies with you and who
seeks to embrace you in the arms Of
unfailing love-" To this the be
reaved man replied by asking. as he
gazed through tears into the min
ister's face. What's her name?"
A lady who was. an interested
spechtor Of the football game last
Thursday has appealed to the sport
ing editar Of this model journal for
a TRANSLATION Of the jumbIe Of words.
figures and letters repeated by the
captain Of the team whenever the
players lined up for action. Now
that the season is over there can be
no harm in enlightening the lady ss
to tie exact meaning Of what SEEM
ed 10 her . meaningless jargon.
The sporting sdit0r Is not - well
postsd On football - he Is on ether
braneaes sf1pert. but remembering
the signals and noting the plays that
followed y able to translate them
with tolefshls accuracy. When the
captain sid 'Huerfanoski q Il 2 IL
I9qrx" he meant soak him in the
Stats" phoebe All ~ tie o W.
meant Crack his Coco" ''Soakem
Z come II Is rrEp 1t" meant
cave in his mug" The other sig
nails were not followed closely. but
their meaning was similar to those
given above.-LAmar Sparks.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-15

be in clover for an indefinite period.
About Zoo tax sale certificates will
have to be made out. the interest
charge figured on each one and the
receipts from each sale apportioned
20 the various state. county and
school district funds. Verify. pub
lie Office is a private snap especially
when you are fond of the strenuous
life.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-15

At the Columbian High School
building last Monday morning there
was quite an exciting spectacle. It
seems that because Of the victory in
. recent football game between
classes, the juniors nailed their
green and white flag high on the
schoolhouse flagstaff. This could
not be endured by the other classes.
especially the sophomores. 50 one Of
the football players who is quite m
ambitious member Of the sophomore
class. by some mysterious and unbe-
knownst method unlocked the door
which leads to the dome Of the
schoOlhouse and climbed out on the
roof. Although he tugged hard at
the flag he was unable to break it
away from its moOrings. when sud'
denly the flagstaff broke. releasing a,
portion Of the flag but leaving most
OF it on the pole. While the sopho-
more was husily engaged in an ef-
fort to finish his work several ju-
niors made mass play on the door,
which was locked and broke through.
What they didn't do to the sOpho-
more is hardly worth mentioning.
and when they got through the flag
despoiler looked like the man all
tattered and torn who married the
maiden all forlorn, and probaly
could have secured an engagement
with the Two Merry Tramps."
When the hero Of the occasion came
down to earth once more his appear
ance made him a little doubtful as
to whether he was a. fit subject to
return to his room and resume his
studies. but he finally put on bold
front. walked in. and was given a
warm, welcome by his classmates.
The juniors are still sad.
In recent issue of the Cedar
Rapids. Iowa, Evening Gazette.
Frank c. Lake. a former Golden.
Colo, newspaper man, comments on
woman suffrage in Colorado as fol-
lows:
1t has been several years now since
the women Of Colorado were grant
ed the privileges of the ballot and
during that time there has been af-
forded a good opportunity for study
ing this much mooted question. Out
in Colorado people are rather re-
ticent about discussing the matter,
but littie probing, cross question
ioning, ETC., will reveal that all Is
not as serene as it appears to be; in
fact, beneath the surface there is
sort of an upheaval going on that
does not augur well for so-called
"woman's rights" 1t has been said
that should the question today be
left to the women alone in Colorado
to decide-whether they remained
in politics, or gracefully retire and
leave the field open for the men
alone they would vote themselves
out by an overwhelming majority.
As . gentleman in Denver expressed
it the other day aside from = few
wandering females VINO exc q living
out Of politics, and number VI self
club members, who find
more time to revel in old Greek
or some new cult, than
attend to the duties at home. the
women of Colorado are disguised
with the political game, and would |
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-15

The delinquent tax sale took place
at the court house last Monday.
Every piece Of land on which the
taxes had not been paid was sold.
including the regular list, state
lands. and the property delinquent
for the Rocky Ford sanitary sewer
tax. The receipts Of the sale were
about $4,000. Among the princi-
pal bidders at the sale were Frank
w. Richards and H. G. Laing, Of
Colorado Springs. and w. T. LAM
bert, Of Denver. each of whom
squandered about S.. 900 each in de-
linquent tax sale certificates. VIII
liam Young, of Pueblo.A. r. Slower,
Of Manzanola, representing the
Beatty Bros, and G. w. Swink, of
Rocky Ford. were in the also ran
class among the bidders. The in
terest rate on delinquent tax sale
certificates is Il per cent for the
first year and IL per cent per an
mum for the two succeeding years,
the purchaser being entitled to
treasurer's tax deed after the third
year. Competition among the bid
ders IS in cutting down the interest
rate. The best bid msde was on
the first piece Of land put up. the
purchaser cutting down the interest
On the first year to 20 per cent and
throwing of the interest on the two
succeeding years, which will net him
q per cent interest on his invest
ment in case the land is not redeem
ed inside. Of three years. As the
county treasurer and his force are
fond Of the strenuous life they will
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-15

II il no temper-soothing job-that
which the telephone operator holds.
She 10 held responsible not only for
her own mistakes. but for the thous-
ands Of mistakes made by other
people. You carelessly call for 1895
and because you get the wrong party
you petulently blame the "fOOl op-
orator." and upon your severely in
forming her that she gave you 1885
when you asked for 1895. and that
IL she ever does it again you will
make complaint against her. you
feel slighted because she does, not
say thank you" You roughly jar
your telephone and. your nerves if
she does not answer instantly: you
think she is teasing you when
she tells you that the line you want
is busy; and perhaps you more than
half suspect she is listening to all
you gay over the line. She is sad
ly misjudged girl. Her work is
difficult and her errors marvelously
few. She has no time for unneces-
sary words. though she is as polite
as the public will permit her to be.
She knows that you never think of
her service except when it goes
wrong; and never speak except to
knock" Yet she patiently does
the best she can for you. and that is
often better than you deserve. -
Durango Democrat.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-15

There has been a persistent rumor
aiioat To the effect that Santa Fe
engineer was recently arrested for
working overtime The Law forbids
a railroad man from working in eN-
cess of sixteen hours at a stretch,
but it has never been enforced. No
one has been arrested as yet. how
ever. Ii railroad men were arrest
ed for working over sixteen hours at
a clip most of the employees would
be in Jail. We heard of an engineer
recently who was on the road be-
tween La Junta and Dodge City for
aperiod Of lO5 hours.
La Junta tribune., 1906-12-15

The postofiice receipts for stamps.
stamped envelopes. postal cards.
etc.. during the six. days Of the
week preceding broke all previous
records for any similar period. be-
ing in excess Of Sl00 per day. The
postofiice receipts are considered the
most accurate barometer Of busi-
ness conditions in . community. and
the fact cited above is evidence that
La Junta Is in . very prosperOu,
condition. This is not the only evi'
dence. eyether. The great family
journal has been going some itself
during the past six weeks. Neve,
did 70 much before in any similar
period.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
RAILROAD 2-CENT KATE

Delegate JobG W. Churchman
of Augusta county, author of the
bill passed by the recent Legisla'
ture requiring railroads to sell
mileage books of 500 miles at 2
cents mile, has brought suit in
the Corporation Court of StauntOn
against both the Chesapeake and
Ohio and the Baltimore and Ohio
railroads for failure to put on sale
on June 18th the mileage tickets
mentioned. Mr.. Churchman ap-
piled to both the above mentioned
ii cket Offices, rendering in each
instance $40 to pay for the books.
In each in stance he was informed
that no such books were on sale.
the case will come up the first day
of the July term.
The case will be fought through
the various courts, and the rail-
roads Will not comply with the law
until the court of last resort has
passed upon the legal question
involved.
The attorneys Of the various
roads of the State have for some
time been engaged in preparing
defense for the suit which Mr..
Churchman has instituted.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
THE PAY FOR STREETS

The Supreme Court Of Virginia,
In session at Wytheville, mas
reversed the lower court with re-
ference to a decision requiring
property owners to pay for street
paving in front of their property.
The case was that Of Col. s. V.
Fulkerson against the city Of
Bristol. Colonel Fulkerson brought
suit to test the validity of the
special benefit tax assessed against
AUDITING land owners for street
paving. The court held that the
city had no right to impose q
special tax upon the property own
ers for improvement Of streets.
This decision will set at rest a
question that has long been dis
GUESSED in various Virginia towns.
The subject occupied the attention
of Lexington citizens at various
times. 1t seems just interpreta-
ton of law,at least q common sense
view Of an important matter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Coilierstown Cuttings
Gazette Corye56Ondrnce

| Gazette CoryeJboHdSHce
June 25.-Next Sunday, July the lst,
will be children's day at the Baptist
church. We have not as yet Learned
what the program is for the occasion
but judging from the past it will be
a success.
Rev. }. II. Andrew OF Salem, the
the presiding .elder of the Methodist
Church, South, will preach at Golfers
town Methodist church on Saturday at
eleven O'clock and the following Sun
day at the same hour.
Miss Josie Mcleod, who has been
teaching in a high grade school t Rich
mond, IS spending her vacation at her
home in Coiierstown.
We are glad to note that Mrs. DR..
Mebane, who has heen quite i'll for
several days, is slightly improving.
She expects to go over to the Rock
bridge Alum end spend a few weeks for
her health.
On last Thursday evening a severe
wind and rain storm passed over this
section doing considerable damage, trees
were uprooted, wheat shocks were
tern down and corn was badly broken.
Mr.. A. s. Montgomery accompanied
by his wife and daughter, Miss Busla)
and Miss Mary Montgomery will start
on an extended trip the fourth of July,
to California and other points OF in
terest. They will take the Southern
route via Elpaso, Texas, and will
return on the central route via Salt
Lake City. X-RAYs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Gallows for Wilcher

Mr.. C. H. Couch is engaged this
week in the construction of the
gailows in the Jail yard, on which
William E, Wilcher is to be execut-
ed on Friday, August Bird. The
structure is to be 20 feet square
and IS feet high, The platform
will be 10 feet square and 10 feet
high in the clear. Brown cotton
cloth will be used to enclose the
gallows, so as to make it private
Only the court officials and a few
others will witness the hanging.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Good Roads Convention Held at
Buena Vista
Gazette Co,res60nd<ncs

Bueua VISTA
Gazette Co,,esb0nd<nes
June PA most enthusiastic
meeting of the citizens Of Buens
Vista and Rockbridge county was
held here last Friday, under the
auspices of the National Good
Roads Association, at which the
permanent organization of local
association was completed, which
association will have for it's object
the improvement of the highways
and especially will it cooperate
with the National Association in
securing legislation, both State and
national, looking toward the build
ing of permanent reads.
The meeting was addressed by
Mr.. f. H. Labaume of the Norfo k
and Western Railway Company.
1t was through Mr.. Labauue's
efforts that the National Assccia-
ton began work along the new
read. He assured the meeting that
they would have the corporation
of President johnson, of the Nor
folk and Western, who is likewise
president Of the Southwestern AS
ISOLATION Of Virginia.
Colonel w. II. Moore, at the
morning session, delivered a short
talk and at the night session gave
a stereopticsn lecture on the roads
of the world. Colonel Moore is
president of the National Associa-
ton.
At the afternoon session, Captain
Bradburn, consulting
engineer of the National AsSocia-
ton, lectured on practical street
and road construction, and Colonel
T. ?. Rixey of st. Louis, lectured
On good roads legislation. Mr.. r.
H. Wise welcomed the guests on
the part of the city, and Mr.. F. T.
Glasgow of Lexington, in a very
apt address, welcomed them on the
part of the county.
Mr.. w. E. Williams Of Bourbon
KY, drew some COMPARE
sons between Virginia roads and
turnpikes. Among the
other local speakers were Professor
J. P. McCluer, Rev. w. S. Royal,
Rev. Charles Fetter aud Mr.. w.
>. Tyler.
The Norfolk and Western people |
ire succeeding in getting the people |
If this section thoroughly aroused
IN the subject. b. V. Coz.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Good Roads Convention Adopted
Resolutions

hecOlhLlOu8 p
The following resolutions wee
adopted Saturday by the good rods
convention held In the Courthouse.
Lexington: +
| Your committee on resolutions Of
the Good Roads Convention Of RoSS.
bridge county, including the town of
Lexington, held this 29rd day of JuIe,
1906, at the County Court House al
Lexington, respectfully report:
We recognize that we are fortunate
in having with us in the formatiof OF
a Good Rnads Association for Ro,k.
bridge eognty, President Moore ind
other officials OF the National etod
Roads Association.
VIC are aware that through the ef-
forts OF the National Good Roads As.
recitation and through the working of
their program of agitation, organiz,-
ton and legislation In favor of gJod
roads, results of great value i'm tle
form of permanent stcne roads have
been achieved In many counties and
States of our country, and feel hope
full that under their guidance great le-
suits of like kind may be accom-
plished in our county and State.
We are satisfied that the time has
arrived when the prosperity of DO n
State and county and their relief from
burden Of debt justifes a progress siv
movement in favor Of building perma-
nent roads on a scientific basis.
We believe that every interest of tho
State, urban as well as country, cor.
porate as well as individual, is vastly
benefited by good roads.
We, therefore, fa-or obtaining taxes
for roads FROM city and corporation
property, which now escapes taxation
for this purpose, through reasonable
contribution from the State treasury
to aid the counties In upbuilding. a
permanent system Of roads in the
State.
We earnestly recommend to our
Board OF Supervisors, our District
Road Boards and the Council OF the
Town of Lexington, that with as little
delay as possible they put into effect a
systematic plan for making each year
portion OF the roads through the
county macadam under the direction
OF the State Highway Commissioner
and thus extending gradually the bene-
fit of permanent roads through every
quarter OF the county.
We favor the organization Of the
friends of good roads throughout the
State, to the end that their just de-
mands for the public good may receive
proper recognition from the General
Assembly and from County Boards OF
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Reno val of Dental once
Lexington, Va, June 18th, 1906.

Lexington, Va, June 18th, 1906.
On June 10Th will remove my dem
tai Offices from the present location on
Main Street cover the Adams Express
Agency to a building on Nelson st. a
few doors above Gorrells Drug Store.
Owing to my prospective move a re-
port has gained some circulation that /
am going to leave Lexington. | wish
to emphatically deny this report
| take this occasion to thank my
patients for their patronage and in
fluence In the past and will thank them
for continuance OF their good Offices
in the future.
In my new offices (after the nth
inst. | will be better equipped profes.
sionally, and mere conveniently To-
Gated for the practice of my profession.
Very respectfully,
JOHN II. HARTMAN, d, D, 3.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
EXCURSIONS

On July and 10 and August 2, IS
and 80 ths NORFOLK 81 WESTERN RAIL
WAY will sell veiy low round trip tick
cts TO ATLANTIC CITY, CAPE MAY aud
other Resorts on the Jersey Coast.
Tickets are limited Sixteen days. AND
there are also on sale daily at principal
stations Excursion tickets to the
Mountain and Seashore Resorts in Vir-
ginla limited TO October 81, 1906.
w. b. BEVILL,
General Passenger Agent.
June 27-1t Roanoke, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
William A. Glasgow, Jr.

Saturdays Philadelphia Ledger:
civilian A. Glasgow, Jr., special
counsel for the Interstate Com
merce Commission, returned yester-
day from Washington, having taken
part in the coil inquiry. He was
accompanied by his assistants, A.
E. Storrs and Ii. B. Hartswick.
All thowed the effects of the pro-
tracted session ard were con-
fessedly rejoiced that the examina-
tons were over until the 1st of next
September. Il am very much
pleased with the results accom-
plished, said Mr.Glssgow, 'especi-
ally with the testimony received on
Thursday, when the heads of the
various bituminous coal-carrying
railroads or their Official representa-.
tives appeared before the COM
mission. Their evidence developed
the truth of the various salient
points which the commission
wished to establish. "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Licensed to Practise Law

Among the candidates to sue
cetsfully pass the State bar ex-
animation held at Wytheville last
Friday before the Supreme Court
were the following graduates of
Washington and Lee University:
Messrs. Henry NJ. Bandy, Salem
j. S. dney Bohannon, Lambert's
Point; William ii. Moreland, Nor
folk; Claude II. Pobst, Tazewell ;
Alexander w. Rutan. Carro'lton,
Ohio; Bayard B. Shields, Jackson
Vile, Fla. j. Robert Switzer, Har-
risonburg; John A. Watson, Star.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
One Certainty
Some Lexington People Fully
Realize 1t Now

keBllze lt NOW
When the back aches from kidney
ills,
When urinary troubles annoy you,
There's certain way to find relief
A sure way ~ be cured.
Doan's Kidney Pills will do it.
Lexington people endorse this claim.
Mrs. Z. r. Funkhouser, wife Of E. II.
Funkhouser, the well known bookkeep.
err, residing on White St., says: II have
the greatest faith In Doan's Kidney
Pills for the treatment brought untold
relief. | had backache for years, not
severe at all times, but when an attack
occurred, especially if / overtAxed my
self in any way. aggravation OF the
aching was sure to follow. also had
an indigestion and was obliged TO diet
myself. Nothing that | tried seemed
to give me much relief from either
trouble until Doan's Kidney Pills came
TO my notice and | procured box at b.
II. Gorrell's Drug store. can sum
up the results Of the treatment as fol-
lows: 1t worked miracles with me. My
back was strengthened, the aching
ceased, and the stomach difficulty dis
feel at the PRESENT time
like new woman"
For sale by all dealers Price so cents.
Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States Rem
ember the name-Doan's-and no take
other
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD
ROADS

There never has been an issue
before the American people OF as
great Importance to all sections and
ali classes and conditions of men
as that OF constructing permanent
roadways. While it is true that
the railroads are necessary to the
development and prosperity of any
section of the country through
which they may operate, it is
equally true Of the public road
ways over which the product of the
soil is carried to the concentrated
points for sale or to a railroad for
transportation.
Whenever a people Of any section
shall.realizs that it is just as impor-
tant to have a good, safe and rapid
means of reaching a railroad depot
az it is for a railroad to safely and
rapidly transport products from
points of production to points of
destination where they will find a
profitable market, will that section
or country improve and it's inhabit
ants become independent, happy
and rich.
The churches all need and want
the same privilege of doing good
in the country as in the towns and
cities. The educators feel the same
interest in the education of the boy
and girl in the country as in the
towns and cities. The father and
mother in the country should show
the same interest in the education
of their children by giving them
the same advantages in school and
church as the parents in towns and
cities. The man who has his money
invested in the country should feel
as much interest in just and
profitable return as the man in the
towns and cities. A dollar in the
country should earn as much as a
dollar in the incorporated towns
and cities.
An equality in privileges and
profit will never be reached until
the people in the country realize it
as necessary for pleasure and more
profitable to have good roads in the
country than fine streets in the
city. The country makes the towns
and cities. The towns and cities
tend to make happiness in the
country home and increase its
value.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Allen s. { lmsted Wins in Court
THE Foor-EAsE TRADEMARK SUSTAINED

THE RoOT-RAsR TRADEMARK SUSTAINED
Buffalo, N. Y.-.The Supreme Court
has granted permanent Injunction
with costs against Paul b. Hudson
and others of New York City. restrain
ing them from making or selling
foot powder which the court declares
Is an imitation and Infringement on
Foot Ease now so largely adver-
tised and sold over the country. The
owner OF the trademark Foot Ease. -
is Allen s. Olmsted of Leroy, N. Y.
ard the decision In this suit upholds
his trademark and renders all part, es
liable who fraudulently attempt to
profit by the extensive Foot Ease"
advertising, In placing on the market
the spurious and similar appearing
preparation involved in the case. This
the court declared was designed In
imitation and infringement OF the genu
inc foot. Ease" 1t Is said that SINH.
lar suits will be brought against others
who are now Infringing on the Foot
Ease trademark rights. Each pack re
of the genuine Aliens Foot Easek las
the facsimile signature OF Ap Is.
olmsted on it, yellow label.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

All persons having claims against
the estate OF William a. Fultz deceased,
and Amanda FultZ deceased, are here
by requested to present the same to the
undersigned, on or before
JULY 10TH, NEXT,
duly authenticated for the purpose OF
taking and stating an account Of claims
against each OF SAID estates.
w. II. SHIELDS, Com'r of
Accounts Of the Circuit Court of Rock
bridge County, Virginia.
June 90 ct
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-27
Dividend Notice
BANK OF ROCKBRIDGE
Innn 9th 1QnR

The Directors OF this Bank have
this day declared the usual semi annual
dividend of 3 per cent, free of tax, out
OF the ret earnings for the past tx
months, payable on the capital stock on
or after July 2nd, 1906.
:. 0. CAMPBELL,
June 81 1t Cashier,