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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
.,,vo Laymen Have Been Popes.

The canon law does not prescribe
that the pope must be a cardinal or
even a cleric. Nevertheless since the
election Of Urban vi. in 1878 the sue
eessful candidates have belonged to
the members Of the sacred college, al
though as late as 1853 noncardinal
was voted for several times At least
two laymen-John XIX. O024) and Ad-
rian V. 1276)-haye occupied the papal
throne, and there Il today nothing to
prevent laymen from being created
cardinals, although they are not emit
tied to vote in the conclave unless they
can produce a special permit from tho
late pope
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
USEFULNESS OF SHARKS.
A Word of Praise For the scavengers
Of the Ocean

DG the OcGuns
The shark is undoubtedly q dog
with bad name" lie Is called op-
probriously the tiger Of the seas or
the sailors foe" or any other scurril-
GUS name which happens to be handy.
Much mud is thrown at him, and as he
seldom finds a defender most Of It
sticks. Hard lines this! Because in
reality this blue water bogy Is q hum
BILE and useful public servant, who per-
forms uncomplainingly the duties con-
nected with the sanitation Of the seas.
The shark is the common scayenger
and general undertaken Of the OceaA.
He is not and, for reasons connected
with his very moderate speed limit,
never can be primarily fish Of prey.
Open any captured shark and you win
end clear proof that this Is so. A few
tangled bits of rope yarn, battered
corned beef tin, a corked bottle con-
tanning an insulting message to the
finder thrown overheard by some
nautical wag) or a sailors cap which
has been lost in a gale, - tend to show
that the shark Is a fish Of businesslike
habits, with keen eye to any chance
wlndfalls which may coGe in his way.
But the more dlgestible contents Of bis
stomach, consisting mainly Of carrioR
Of every kind, all give the clearest OIL
factory evidence that the original own
ers of them were not allve-in fact,
were very much dead-when this ma
rine sanitary inspector came along
and, condemnlng them as nuisanceS,
removed them into his oven internal
refuse bin.
A large accumulation Of carefully
collected evidence on this point proves
conclusively that there are, as matter
Of fact, only two articles Of his or
binary menu which the shark is able
to capture allve-namely, an occasion
al unwary sea fowl which he may hap
pen to surprise asleep on the surface
of the water, and the ugly, octopuslike
squid, whose limited powers of loco
motion give a chance to our hungry
four knot prowler.
The shark, then, so far from being
the gore dyed pirate which the novel
ist paints him, is a mere hardworking,
commonplace drudge, and as such de-
serves, If not kindness, at any rate, toll
eration.-Pearson' Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
CONSUMPTION
PREvENTABLE
DIsINFEcrIoN IMPORTANT.
asesuIts Obtained in Large Institution.

The importance of disinfection is shown
by the results obtained at the Brooklyn
Home for Consumptives, the finest institu-
lion of the kind In New York. A letter
from the President is quoted:
1--WE have used Platt's Ohlorides in the
Brooklyn Home for Consumptyes for more
than ten years, and find it not only COM
fort but O necessity. Through its use we
defy the germs to make any inroads on
;he nurses and employees who are in con-
slant attendance upon the sick. one hun
bred of whom are now in the institution.
One nurse has been there well on to ten
years, second almost as long and not one
person ever employed in the Home has de-
yeloped lung trouble. Mrs. s. V. White,
President, Kingston Ave-, Brooklyn, N. 7.
Platt's Chlorides is an odorless, colorless
liquid disinfectant which instantly removes
any foul odors and destroys disease-breed-
ing matter. A quart bottle will last an
average family month and 1t can be
obtained at all druggists.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
THE MULE.
enc Of the Most Useful and Cheapest
Sources of Farm Power.

enc Of the Most Useful and Cheapest
Sources of Farm Power.
The Boer-British war gave the mule
industry a great impetus, as these use
full animals were specially adapted to
the army transportation service Of
South Africa. People who are accus'
toned to handling mules are aware OF
their remarkable ability to adapt them
selves to new environments and serv.
fee. Their adaptation to all climatic
changes and all manner Of service
makes them one Of the most valuable
Of our domestic animals.
The great mule states are Texas, with
S91, OBS; Missouri, with 248,406; Mis-
sIssippi with 219,902; Georgia, with
201 900; Tennessee, with 163,991; Ala
bama, with 1e1, 500, and Arkansas, with
i6S,505 mules. The total number Of
mules Ia the United States Jan. l, 1905,
was placed by the government census
ut 2,ooo.T1o, valued at $251, S40,oTe.
Mules have always been favorite anil
mails for agricultural use on southern
plantations. In cotton farming mules
are almost Indispensable in the land Of
Dixie. The advantages they possess
ever the horse for southern agriculture
make them popular with planters gen
orally.
The mule has never been exhibited at
animal beauty shows and, being by
brid, is not shown at live stock exposi-
tons. The hardness and docilty OF
the mule are recognized wherever it has
been employed. The toughness Of the
mule makes 1t we'll adapted to all kinds
Of work under wide climatic conditions
They can be more cheaply raised than
horses and are capable Of performing
work at an earlier age than horses
DrOvers' journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Not Enthusinstic About Locust.

Commenting upon reports received
by letter Of tree agents working in
several localities selling black locust
trees at S25 n thousand, with the claim
that they will grow to post size in four
TO six years, the Ohio experiment sta
ton says that reliable nurseries IN
Ohio are cataloguing black locust trees
at SO to $40 per thousand. Locust trees
will not ordinarily grow to post size
In less time than eight to twelve years
from planting. They will not sprout
from the roots so long as the trees are
uncut or uninjured md the roots un-
broken, but as soon as the trees are cut
or seriously injured or the roots broken
sprouts will come up from the roots.
Live stock, and especially sheep, II al
lowed to pasture where young locusts
are growing, are almost sure death to
them. 1t is not advisable to plant To-
Gust trees along the line of fences adj
iacent to tillable land. Where trees are
in sod the grass encourages mice,
which are very destructive to young
locust trees.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
AN 10.
Nav to Measure TIE Distance From
which u Renected.

Nav TO Measure TIE Distance From
which - Renected.
There is scarf ytlins in nature
that exerts the fascination over every
one alike than does an echo, and COM
mon as it may become there is always
a feeling Of mystery about it that holds
us as with a charm. OF course we all
know that 1t is merely the reflection
Of a sound from some object. as the
side of house or q rock or hill, but
often we cannot tell how far away the
object is that causes it. Here Is way
10 tell every time:
Holding a watch in your hand, shout
a single syllable, as "Ho" or "HaP
and count the number Of seconds from
the time you shout till the sound comes
back to you. Now, sound travels ut
the rate OF 1.125 feet second, SO the
number OF seconds that elapse multi
piled by LIPS will give the distance In
feet travelled by the voice In going to
the object and back to you again, and
one-half of that number will be the
number of feet away that object Is.
OF course the object may be only a
few hundred feet away, In which case
the sound will come back In less than
a second. but you may determine the
distance, nevertheless, by calling q
single "Ha!'-and calling II
again as you hear the echo, not before
or after 1t, but just with 1t.
With little practice you can do this.
Repeat the call ten or twelve times,
counting the seconds between the first
call and the last echo. Suppose, for
example, that the time is seven sec
onds and that you called the syllable
ten times. Then each echo took seven
tenths of second. and the distance,
found In the same way as before, 10
ahoiif 2O4 feat -ExchanQp
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
According to Hornepower.

A young motorlst, endeavorlng to
convince country innkeeper that the
decay Of coaching was more than COM
pensated for by the spread Of motoring
as a pastime, exclaimed, as a final ar
gument, that his car was of forty
horsepower, "the equal. sir. Of ten re-
lays of coach horses"
The next morning he read in bis bill,
ITO feeding and stabling, so shillings."
He asked the landlord for an ex-
PLANTATION.
1.-THE charge for losses Is 2 shillin' a
cad, sir" was the reply. THAT ma
chine of yours is equal to forty losses,
which is 80 shlllIn'." - London Ex-
press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
RICHARD RuRBAeE.
He Was a Great Actor and Shake
speare's Leading Star.


speare's Leading Star.
March 16, 1913 or 1919, Richard Bur
bage, player, died At shoreditch. Lon
don.
The first of the great English tragic
actors, Burbage WAS In every way
worthy to head the long roll Of Eng
lands famous players. The son OF an
actor. the friend and companion OF
Shakespeare, 1t was through him that
many Of the heroes Of the dramatist
first spoke to the eager playgoers who
thronged the Globe theater. He was
the original Of Romeo, Hamlet, Lear,
Othello. Macbeth. Shylock, Richard
III. and many other of Shakespeare's
leading characters, and his name
stands next to that Of the great poet
in the licenses for acting granted by
James /. In 1903 TO the company OF the
Globe theater.
His powers as an actor were not his
only claim to distinction, for he was
also a successful painter. The fame Of
his abilities held prominent piece in
theatrical tradition for many yeArs,
poem in his honor, dedicated to one OF
the great players Of the day, being
written as late as the time Of Charles H.
His death, which was probably the
result of paralysis, caused the poets 10
turn their thoughts to his successful
career. and 1t is from the numerous
elegies then written that most of the
information concerning him must be
gathered. Few players have ever had
the good fortune to be so well liked by
the dramatists Of their time, and all
praised him, one even lamenting that
his death hath made q visible eclipse
of playing"
A shrewd, careful man In his busi-
ness affairs, Burbage left an estate
producing a yearly income Of f3OO, a
large sum for a player in those days to
beoueath to his heirs. Beloved ana
respected by all, he survived his great
master by only few years, bis grave
bearing the simple, expressive epitaph,
exit Burbage." - London Saturday
Review.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
shifting the 'RIAme.

It is the custom OF the Khonds In the
Madras presidency to offer a buffalo
In sacrifice In substitution for the hui
man victim. but In doing 80 they make
long apologies to the deity, explaining
that they themselves would willingly
make the customary sacrifice, but are
prevented by the British government.
on whose head they pray that any an
ger at their neglect Of duty may be
visited.-Calcutta Englishman.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Onf0ns.

Onions are almost the best nervine
known. No medicine is so useful In
cases Of nervous prostration, and there
is nothing else that will so quickly re-
lieve and tone n wornout system. On
ions are useful in all cases Of coughs.
colds and influenza, In consumption,
insomnia, hydrophobia, scurvy, gravel
and kindred liver complaints. Eaten
every other day. they soon have a
clearing and whitening effect on the
complexion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Bees ana Drawn.

1t Is said of Kean, the actor, that he
ate mutton before playing the part Of
lover, beef before playing that OF mur-
derer and pork before assuming the
character OF a tyrant. That may be
merely a story or a fact, but 1t Is q
well known truth that beef will enable
more exhaustlng muscular work to be
done than will mutton, 80 there may be
something In the "roast beef Of old
England" In the eighteenth century
this was one Of the English gods"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

Probably the price Of no other article
in common use has undergone such q
revolution as the match. The first frlc-
ton matches in 1S30-the "Congreves"
were placed on the London market
In tin boxes of fifues at half a crown
a box, with a piece of glass paper for
striking purposes thrown in. Messrs.
Bryant and May took a leading part In
defeating Mr.. loves proposed tax on
lucifers. as they were then called, and
In recognition Of their services a pub
lie drinking fountain was erected ut
Bow.-LOndon Mall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

When Mozart was at the height Of his
fame he composed the music for Brett
ner's Belmont und Konstanze" c'The
Abduction From the Seragllo') at the
request Of the Emperor Joseph ii. The
author Of the drama was so angry at
this that he inserted the following no
tlce in the Leipziger ZeItung: "a GER
tain fellow of the name Of Mozart has
dared to misuse my drama, Belmont
und Konstanze.' for On opera text. 1
hereby solemnly protest against this
invasion of my rights, and reserve to
myself further procedures. (Signed),
Christoph Friedrich Bretzner, author
of iRauschchen
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
The sacred DO Tree.

On the night Of Oct I. 1887, the tree
worshlpers Of Ceylon met with an IT.
reparablc calamity. During one of the
worst storms that ever ragged on the Is
land their sacred DO tree was throwa
to the ground. The oldest written de-
Scrlption OF this wonderful tree known
exist Is that by Fa Ham, o Chinese
Historian and traveller, who visited the
tree IN the year Ala A. D. According TO
the learned Chinaman, 1t was then 7U2
years old. having been planted by
King Deyinipiatissa in the year 2Ss be-
fore our era began. II the above data
be correct, and there Is no reason Tor
doubling 1t. the DO tree was more than
2,l75 years old when the storm ended
tie career on the date mentioned abova
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
RECOMMENDED To- I'LL MOTHERS

az have used Cuticura Ointment for
cha6ng of infants, and as they grew
older all skin diseases were given treat
ment with that and the Cuticura Soap.
I never found it necessary to call doc
tor, as these Remedies are a sure cure,
If used as directed. lam glad to recon-
mend them to al mothers" Sincerely
yours, Mrs. F.. A. Kennard,
June 81, 1905. st. Paul Park, MINI.
CptIcura soap Ointment, and Pis sold throughoy
a. world Potter DruE Chen Cop, Sole ProPsi bessp
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Eo-ce or Perseveraace.

There are two ways Of attaining an
important end-force and perseverance.
Force falls to the lot only Of the privi-
legged few, but austere and sustained
perseverance can be practiced by the
most insignificant Its silent power
grows irresistible with time.-Mme.
Swetchine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
uts Native.

Critic-I have seen many a red COW
On green grass, but this Is the first
time / ever saw a green cow on red
grass. Is it an impressionistlc depar-
ture? Irish Painter-Not at all; it's a
patriotic impulse-I wanted to keep the
green above the red.-Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
The Fact of II.

"yfs love that makes the world go
'rouad," said the old fashioned sentl-
mentallst.
NO" answered Miss Cayenne; 1T
merely makes some people SO dizzy
that they think the world ls going
round. Washington Star.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
The NnnfiIua.

The idea of alright compartments in
ships was suggested by the peculiar
construction Of the nautilus. The shell
of this animal has forty or fifty COM
partments, into which air or water may
be admitted, to allow the occupant to
sink or float. as ii pieases.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
WHY He Quit.

"Did you read my novel, CriteusT
"Well, read as far as the chapter
where the hero was shot, and then ]
quit"
ooh, but the hero RECEIVERS in the next
chapter"
81 was afraid he would. That's why
I nuitp
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Not wei Enough For Hospital.

House physicians, when they wish to
empty n bed Of n chronic case, will well
come the new and original excuse con-
tanned I'm the following letter: Dear
Sister-When next the doctor attends
mother, will you please ask him to dis
miss mother, as she does not feel well,
and oblige, yours truly, -."-London
Hospital Gazette.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
N S&zM NerFoo!!kks1sWe
~ Is--e -
Schedule In effect Dec. 5fu, 1919.
leave Buena Vista.

NORTHBOUND.
No.2 9:31P.M. Daily, For Basic. Luray
Hagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No. IA. 1886 PM Daily, For Hagerstown
Washington, Baltimore, Philadel
phia, New York and intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeperto New
York via Harrisburg.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. /. Z 20 Am. Daily. For Roanoke
Bristol, Bluefeld, Norton, Win
ston-Salem, Charlotte, N. c..
WeIch and intermediateate sta
lions. Pullman sleeper Phila
delphia to WEIGH.
No. 18. 2.G9P. NJ. Daily. Fol Roanoke,
Bristol, Blue1eld, Winston Salem
and intermediate stations, and
Knoxville, Cincinnati, Columbus,
Chicago, and points West and
Southwest. Pullman sleeper Buena
Vista TO Knoxville and Roanoke to
gar.
Observation-Disclosures rates cheer
fully furnished by G. 2. Abraham
Ticket Agent, Buena Vista, Va.
w. b. BEVLL, NJ. f. BRAGG
Gen. Pass. Agent Tray. Pass Agt,
kOANOKE. VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
<;s6iR{3i3!,I5||;esN
SEED GRAIN.

Heavy Grains May BE Selected With
Common Tanning Mill.
The question arises how may farm
er select good grain seed In practical
manner, and the Minnesota experiment
station answers it thus: By setting an
ordinary tanning mill, as shown In the
cut, or by using q coarse sieve in an
end shake mill any amount can be
taken out for seed and the rest left in
the market grain.
Screen No. should be just coarse
enough to let the grain through. 1t IL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
AhSpufminded.

One of the most brilliant Of all
Eaton's masters some years ago was a
very absentmInded man. He was re-
ported to have been seen one day chas-
Ing a hen down Windsor hill In the
fond belief that she was his hat!
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

The world is always ready to receive
talent with open arms. Very often it
does not know what to do with genius.
Talent is docile creature. 1t bows Its
head meekIy while the world slips the
collar over 1t. 1t backs into the shafts
like lamb.-H Holmes
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Fence Arrangement.

There is perhaps nothing very novel
about the arrangement sketched, but,
as an Iowa farmer says, it does the
business. 1t will admit q man with a
basket on his shoulder and at the same
time will not let n hog pass through.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
PoIEteness.

Politeness is kind Of anaesthetic
which envelopes the asperities Of our
character, so that other people be not
wounded by them. We should never be
without It, even when we contend with
the rude.-Joubert.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Malicious.

Miss Longyears-YOu know 1 have
been called good looking. Cynicus-l
dare say. The standards Of beauty
change every ten years or so.-St louis
Post Dispatch.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

The angle form
ed by the two
wings Of fence
Is so acute that
n hog cannot
pass through
unless it is Il
very small one.
II the hogs in
the feed lot are
small n board Il
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

perkins has separated from his wife
and gone to live in bachelor apart
ments."
"What did he do that for?"
"He said he couldn't live without
some of the comforts of home."-Life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
AImnat MALIGNANT.

NJ. D.-Thls Is queer. Have you taken
anything that disagreed with you? The
Patient-Nothing but your advice Of
yesterday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
TuRNsTILE.

at the bottom, and no shoat can jump
over and turn the angle at the same
time. No more room than will admit
the body Of the feeder will be neces-
sary.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

The dawn Of the future Is announced
10 such as can read its signs, and we
owe ourselves wholly to it.-Mazz'nL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
A HANDY BOX.

two rounded Sits in each end to fit the
hands. and you have the box shown In
the cut, holding about bushel, strong,
yet very light, and to be had in most
vIllacaS for the askinQ
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Altman mandy Made.

Few people realize what excellent
boxes for handling fruit and vegetables
on the farm or for shipping eggs are to
be found almost ready made in the or
ange boxes that are shipped east by
tens OF thousands
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

IbIIO VI IUUubUuUU
from California
every sum m er
and fall, remarks
Farm Journal.
Renal the sides
and bottom for
strength and cut
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-08
Phi Chi Convention.

The tenth annual convention of the FIJI
Chi MEDICAL Fraternity convenes in Muir
phys Hotel at 10 A. M. to-day. The dele
gates from the local chapters are Theta,
Hannah, Parker and Martin. Eta, Hill,
Hughes and Minnich.
The chapters to be represented arg:
Alpha, University OF Vermont, Burling-
ton, VT: Alpha Alpha, Louisville Medical
College, Louisville, KY: Beta. KENTUCKY
School of Medicine, Louisville. Ky; Beta
Beta, Baltimore Medical College,, B;tlti-
more, Md, Gamma, University Of Louis
vile, Louisville. KY: Gamma Gamma,
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me. Delta,
Hospital College of Medicine. Louisville,
KY; Delta Delta. College of Physicians
and Surgeons. Baltimore. Md: Epsilon,
Kentucky University. Louisville, KY. /;
Theta, University College of Medicine,
Richmond. Va. Theta Theta, Maryland
Medical College, Baltimore, Md. Eta,
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond,
Va; onicron. Tulane University. New
+ Orleans, La; Mu, Medical College of In
diana, Indianapolis, Ind: Nh, Birming-
ham Medical College Birmingham, Ala;
Yeta University of Texas Galveston.
Tex Chi, Jefferson Medical. College. Phil
adelphia; Phi. George Washington Uni
versity, Washington, ID, c.. Iota, Uni
versity of Alabama Mobile. Ala: Lamb
ola, Western university of PENNSYLVANIA,
EPittsburg, Pa; Sigma, College of Phys
ssicians and Surgeons. Atlanta, Gu; Pi,
Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tenn
Sigma Theta, University of North Caro-
lima, Rho. Chicago University; Tau. Uni
versity Of South Carolina; Psi Jrniver-
slty of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Mich
BENZ w, Dudley Alumni Chapter, Louis
vile. NY: Richmond Alumni Chapter,
Richmond, Va.