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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
AMBERGRIS.
This Valuable Substance Comes From
Diseased Sperm Whales.

Ambergris is one of the most val
liable products of the sea. The
mariner who spies floating on the
waves a grayish mass, fatty in APP
pearance, will, if he knows what
ambcrgris is, betray considerable ex-
element, for the substance brings
high prices.
The origin Of ambergris was once
a mystery, but it is so 40 longer. 1t
is morbid secretion due to a dis
ease Of the liver of the sperm whale,
in the intestines of which animal
Jumps Of it are occasionally, though
rarely, discovered. DR.. C. H. Ste
venson of the United States fish
commission, who made a, special
study Of the subject, said that the
whales which yield ambergris are
invariably sickly and emaciated,
Anciently the substance was
known as amber, a name which was
subsequently applied to the fossil
gum now commonly so called. But
to distinguish the two one was call
ed amber girls" gray and the 9th
er amber jaime" yellow.
So it appears that ambergriS
means simply gray amber. Like the
fossil gum, pieces Of it were found
now and then on the seashore,
where they had been cast up by the
waves; hence doubtless the giving
Of the same name to both.
Ambergris usually contains the
beaks of cuttlcfshes, on which the
sperm whale feeds. Sometimes it is
black, but the finest is gray in color,
When dried, to cure it, it is light
and infammable and Yields an odor
family resembling honey. On being
melted by heat it eyaporates slowly,
leaving no trace behind.
The substance has been used for
centuries in sacerdotal rites of the
church and with fragrant gums was
formerly burned in the apartments
of royalty. To some extent it was
as a medicine and to fla
yor certain dishes. Nowadays it is
utilized almost exclusively by per-
tuners in the preparation of fine
scents, being first converted into a
tineture by di'solying it in alcohol.
Saturday Evening Post.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
TOO LFELIkE.
Curious Reason For Rejecting the
PORTRAIT Of a Doctor"

CURIOUS reason FOR Rejecting the
Portrait Of Doctor"
Concerning the prize, Portrait
Of a Doctor by Seymour Thomas,
there is a very amusing story.
Several artists had made paint
fngs OF the gentleman who is rep
resented in this celebrated picture,
but the family decided that none of
them was "lifehke enough" After
visiting the Thomas studio the gem
Heman's relatives commissioned this
artist to essay the task.
The work went on we'll, and the
picture was completed. Every one
Fas delighted. A!ldeclared-friends,
family and enemieS-that it was a
''living likeness"
One day, before the picture had
been sent home, the wife of the doc
tor called with her sister-in-law.
This woman had been suffering
from nervous prostration and had
come to spend several months with
her brother for a rest.
Instantly OH entering the studio
she threw up her hands and ex-
claimed in a hysterical, Mortified
tone:
ooh, my dear, my DEAR How
much like Robert that is Oh, it is
horriblel | couldn't stand it in the
house moment. Why, it looks just
exactly like him, and I'd almost
think him about to speak. Don't
take tits uncanny~
Abashed into silence, embarrass-
ed beyond description, the wife and
sisterin-law later left the studio.
"And what do you think" said
Mr.. Thomas, with q gentle smile.
"a few days later | had a note from
the wife asking me if l could not
make the picture a little less like
the doctor-a little less lifelike?'
did do it? Well, I guess not
That was one of my best pieces of
work, and l know that in trying to
please everybody you are apt to Be
in the same predicament as the man
with the donkey-in the end you'll
lose the donkey and will have pleas
ed nobody. Give me changeable
sitters, but deliver me from the
family, Scrap Book.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
Gala of the honeYcomb.

Honeybecs are generally credited
with instructive skill in making the
cells Of the comb hexagonal in
shape. but it is probable that this
construction is merely the ordinary
result of mechanical laws. Solitary
bees always make circular cells, and
the bees in hive no doubt make
them circular also, but mechanical
pressure forces them into a hex
agonal form. A we'll known natural
list in speaking Of the matter says
that all cylinders made Of soft, plia-
BILE substances become hexagonal
under such circumstances,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
Fraternai Orders.

;Rockbl idge Lodge, No. So. 10. o. F.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows hall.
Lexington Lodge, No. SO, K. of p.
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters Of
4febekah, meets every Monday night, at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets Let and Ord Mon
,lay nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No.1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets list and 3rd Friday
nights In each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lee Jackson Council, No. SO, Junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
24d and 4th Friday nights at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
The Sirloin.

The term "sirloin" of beef is q
corruption of "surloin," from the
French word "surlonge," meaning
over or upper portion Of the loin :
also because King lames T., when
dining at Hoghton hall, in Lam
eashire, in one of his fits Of humor
said to an attendant. "Bring hither
that suFloin, sirrsh, for IT'S worthy
Of q more honorable post, being, a.
/ may say, not surloiD, but Sir Loin,
the noblest joint Of all"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
Can You Believe Your Senses?

When two Of them, taste and smell,
having been impaired II not utterly
destroyed, by Nasal Catarrh, are fully
restored by Ely's Cream Balm, can
you doubt that this remedy deserves IL
that has been said OF it Uy the thous-
ends whom 1t has cured? 1t is applied d.
rectly to the effected air passages aud
begins It's healing work at once. Why Lot
get it today All druggists or mailed by
Ely Bros. SO Warren Street, New YORK,
on receipt Of so cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
0tood Up For Him.

"Do you think your sister likes
me, Tommy"
eyes. She stood up for you at
dinner" -
@eStood up i.r me' Was anybody
saying anything against me !"
"No, nothing much. Father said
he thought you were rather an ass,
but sis got up and said you weren't
and told father he ought to know
better than judge a man BY Aif
looks. "-Losdar TtRas
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

Coughs and colds contracted at
thi. season OF the year should have
immediate attention. Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup. co ItaIns Honey and
Tar and is unequa!led for hoarseness,
Group and coughs. Pleasant to take;
mothers endorse it, children like to
takeit. Contains no opiates Move,
tho bowels. Sold by b. H. Gorrell's
Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
Self comn,and,

"Selt command is the main sis-
ssnce;7 Tself control 10 the rule"
Jays Emerson, He is enforcing that
rule Of manners which bids US avoid
the exsggerstion that causes loss Of
power and heat that makes our ins
}eriors our superiors. He quotes
from the austerc. reserved, eloquent
St. just, keep cool and you COM
mand everybody" and from the
willy old Talleyrsnd, "Aboye all,
gentlemen, no heat"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

There ale many kidney remedies but
few that accomplish the result. pin
sules' is q kidney remedy that contains
No alcohol or opiates of any kind, COM
plies with the National Pure Food and
Drugs Law, guaranteed to give salts
faction. Thirty day treatment for
$l.00. Inquire about "Pineules. Sold
by b. Ii. GorIell's Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

a Siu Minor is famous for Its wool and
goat hair. The country also produces
thousands Of canels, which serve as
pack animals fer intercomnunication
In fact, the condition OF the country
roads often renders 1t impossible TO
use sny other means Of tIansports
tion. There are still immense areas TO
be had which are adapted for ranches.
1t is estimated that 100000 head OF
live stock are raised arr uslly la the
flYe districts.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

In uslng a cough syrup, why not
get the bestH One that CONES highly
recomn enc ed IL Bees Laxative Cough
syrup. contains Honey and Tar and is
superior to other cough syEups In Irany
ways. Children alwsyb like it because
it contains no opiates, Is laxative
and is guaranteed to give satisfaction
or your oney refunded. Try it. Sold
by B,H. Gorrell's Drug Store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

Looking as young as wnen in the
Senate. just ~ years ago, David Ben
nett Hill OF New York, appeared Et-
fore the United States Supreme Court
few days ago to argue case. He is
as much interested In public affairs as
ever, but says he Is out OF politics TOR
good, and declines to b. interviewed
on the subject.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

Improper action OF the kidneys
causes backaohe, lumbtgo, rEeulra-
tism. "Piueules" Is kidney reIue'ij
that will relieve these diseases. Pleas
ant to take and guar pteed to i've sat
isfactlon or money refunded. Relief
In every dose" Sold by b. u. Gorrell's
Drug Store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

In cider that sick children of Provi-
dence, r. l., may have the benefit Of
fresh air and sunshine in the summer
months, Mrs. Anne Crawford Allen
Brown, widow OF John Carter Brow,
has given to the Rhode Island Hospital
her country home, at Qu!dnesset. The
property consists of n fine brick Rouse
and about 100 acres OF land. The value
OF the gift Is estimated at $40, 900.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

In the treatment Of piles it becomes
necessary to have the remedy puI up
in such u form that it can be applied to
the parts effected, Man Ian Pile real
edy Is enoased in q collapsible tube
with nozzle attached. IL cannot help
but reach the spot. Relieves blind,
bleeding, itching aud protruding piles.
90 cents with nozzle guaranteed. Try
1t. Sold by b. II. Gorrells Drug
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

Spring Winds chap tan and cause
frecklss to appear Pine salve Carbo-
lized applied at night will relieve that
burning sensation. Natures own rem-
edy. Acts like poultice and draws
out inflammation. Sold by b. H. eor-
Tsll's Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

1t Is stated that J, Pierpont Morgan
has been able to purchase seven yalu-
able Van Dyck paintings from the
family Of the Marquis OF Csttanoe, OF
Italy. The other seven they possessed
have been bought by the Berlin Mu-
aAum
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

Everyone knows thst Spring is the
season OF the year when the system
needs cleansing. Rings Little Liver
Pills are highly recommended. Try
them. Sold by B. II, dorrell's Drug
Store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

When tie last ceusas was taken, In
1899, negro farmers H. tho United
States owned u LethnI Ike %, 3S3
square miles OF ierIi Dry. an area
nearly as la sc ss that Ct HOLLAND aud
Belgium ccmbe lin.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

A severe cold that may develop into
pneumonia over night, can be cured
quickly by taking Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t will cure the most obstinate
racking cough and strengthen your
lungs. The genuine is in q yellow
package. B. H, Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

Asia Minor is one o. the richest sgri-
cultural countries in the world. The
fertility OF the soil Is excellent and the
climate Is favora bic to tht production
OF nearly everything that can be grown
anywhere.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

A son with twelve toss and
thirteen fingers has just been born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Shockley Of
Trenton, N. j. There are seven
fingers on one hand and siz on the
other and six toca 90 each foot.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

Never repeat n Ill report about your
neiR hbor until you know positively 1t Is
true; and don't do it then II he is big
ger than you are.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
Sens In Verse

Pebbles.
Pebbles. we
In sea
OF mingled mirth and misery.
Crunch and grind
Every kind
Angles of. a shape shall find.
Presently
We shall be
Fair and 1T for God to see.
&C. Ram Kennedy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03

A man OF narrow, prejudiced views
should nsver be placed In a position OF
authority and power. He Is almost GER
tain to use 1t In tyrannical manner.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-03
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
fails to cure. E. w. Groves sigma
ure on each box. 25c
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-21
pARA REGALO

e IA librerfa d-' aBoletin" Sc han
re. ~ IN :,-eci 1s If'tC 81. !. para IeEa
10 como Albums cou mus1Ca Y s-n ella
elegaates necesseres para sefio IS tin.
terps de plata cristnohe, ceniceras de
au,o. cartsras hnas, estuches par. ,nse-
neIlss. es-ncias naas, oo4aiila> de
4mhar etc, etc
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-21

Me 10 ha'fa fgurado-djjo Il, hnann cuando cl
tren llegaba Ia estacion de Valladod;-alla 4
Isabel.
FL susie habra sdo bueno. -.
Me esperaba en- el tren famoso.
Al satarla suelo senora corrio el, abra-
zandole
Armental presencio la distanca
niepte.
Su prlmera impression ue la de halarse
mujer natural, ell sentdo franco que acepcion
puede tomarse.
Abrazo 4 su hermano, bastante conmovida.
Solo dio esto, con calma dulce;
II Gracias Dio> t..
Sigu6 la presentation, y pudo va Jacobo conti-
nuar en- sus observaciunes feza.
Valladod emf avesabase de blanco....
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-21
Hotel Paris
GALE MENDEZ VIGO. NJ IA
M AVA g u EZ

Situado este establecimiento en- el centre
de Ia calle Mendez Vigo. con un jarslin al
frente, es ell que renne mayores ventajas
Y comodidades para los senores viajeros, =
Fl que cee..ta 'on lnejores habitaciones fres-
CAS-, ventiladas, magnlticos banos y duchas
~ Oonidas { todas hsras IN
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-21

La Duquesa de Martell, 9 tomos
La Pecadora. Novela de costumbres.
tOmOS.
Encuadernados en- Pasta EspaIlela
De venta en- el BOLETlN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-31
FIGHT WITH INDIANS
Three savases Killed by United
States Troops in Battle in
Southern Utah. Il.

Washington, Oct. 31.-In battle be-
tween United States troops and In
dams, which occurred in southern
Utah several days ago, three persons
were killed and another wounded. All
are believed to have been Indians.
News of the occurrence was conveyed
to the Indian bureau in telegram
from Superintendent Shelton Of the
San Juan agency, which was dated
yesterday. but was not received until
today.
The army command consisting Of
four officers, "a men, and three Indian
scouts. A telegram. to the Indian
bureau, which was dated at Shiprock,
New Mexico, follows: Troops have
returned from southern Utah, where
they arrested Bylillie and nine other
Indians Three others were killed and
one wounded, while shooting at the
Indians. The Indians are quiet and I
do not anticipate any further trouble"
The Indians taken into custody are
part of band of Navojos that have
been making trouble in the Navajo
reservation of northwest New Mexico
and northeastern Arizona.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-31
New Line of Defense to Be Pre-
sented at Second Trial, Set
For Dec. 2
LAWYER ADMITS THAW is CRAZY
Attorney LittIeton, Now in Charge Of
Defense, Says He Is Convinced Of
Un.oundness of Clients Mind-May
Result in Confinement Of Thaw in
An Asylum.

New York, Oct. 31.-Announcement
was made today that insanity is to
he the plea in the defense of Harry
Kendall Thaw. whose second trial for
staying Stanford White will be given
December 2.
Martin H. Littleton, chief counsel for
,rhaw, it is stated, has decided on this
course. He is said to be convinced
that Thaw is insane, has not adopted
this course as merely a theory on
which to conduct a successful defense.
but because he feels certain of the
unsound mental condition of his client.
The defense, if accepted by court
and jury, may result in Thaws con-
tinement in madhouse, thing he
and his family fought during the pro-
gress Of the first trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-31
MAJOR PARKER COMPLAINS.
Sore Over the Results of Fifty sixth
Regiment Election.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sac City, Oct. 31.-Major George M.
Parker, of this place, has complained
to Governor Cummins about the Fifty
sixth regiment, 1. N. G., election, in
which Major William T. Chantland of
Fort Dodge, was his successful COM
petitor for .the colonelship. Governor
Cummins and General Thrift promised
investigation of their authority, and
Major Parker left Des Moines with the
understanding that unless he thinks
better of it, he will file formal charges
and protest.
In it's decision in the famous Prime
Guest case the courts held that any
man subject and eligible to military
duty within the state had the right to
vote on the officers of the guard. This
means that any man between Is and
As years of age, may vote when a ma
tional guard company has an election
and may have his vote counted for the
commissioned officers.
However, it is vigorously denied
that Colonel Chantland or any of his
friends caused any company in the
ifty-sixthsregiment to be recruited
up for the purposes of the election.
They insist that there has been no
imitation of the guard so to speak.
and that it remains only its normal
strength.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-31
!. TAFT HuRRIEs TO GERMANY.
Secretary Will Leave Manila in Re-
Spouse to Presidents Call.

Secretary Will Leave Manila in Re-
Spouse to Presidents Call.
Manila, Oct. 31.-As the result OF
voluminous cable correspondence be-
tween President Roosevelt and Secre-
tary Taft it is understood the latter
will leave Manila Nov. 2 in order to
reach Berlin at the earliest possible
moment. It is impossible to commune
cate with the secretary at present and
the officials are silent regarding the
change in his plans.
A matter of utmost Importance is
pending in Germany and Secretary
Taft's presence there is necessary i'm
mediately, it is said.
The hasty departure of Secretary
Taft will cut short his stay in the
Philippines one week. He originally
intended to leave on Sunday, but re-
Gently changed his plans so as to per-
NIT Of longer stay, so as to clear up
important business.
The summons he has received from
President Roosevelt will cut short the
program made for his entertainment in
Manila. He and his party are due from
Baguio this evening. when he is ex-
pected to to attend a banquet in his
honor given by the American residents
Of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-31
WALTON EAGER TO HANG.
Murderer Of Mrs. Grant Sentenced to
Be Exacufed Dec 13

W uroeTer OF MfS. 0fant sentenced 70
Be Executed Dec. IS.
Chicago, Oct. 31.-Richard Walton,
the negro who recently murdered Mrs.
Lillian Grant by strangling her and
who after pursuit of several weeks
was arrested in Springfield, Ill, was
placed on trial yesterday.
Walton entered plea Of guilty de-
spite the warning of Judge Brentano
that under it he could be sentenced to
death. Walton persisted in his plea,
but Judge Berntano ordered that evi-
dence of the crime be submitted not
withstanding Walton's acknowledge
menr.
When the evidence had been heard
Judge Brentano sentenced Walton to
be hanged Dec. 13.
Cant you make it shorter, Judge ?''
asked Walton when sentence was pros
nounced.
.'I regret that the law will not per-
NIT me to accommodate you. That is
the. earliest day possible" replied the
judge.
The crime to which Walton pleaded
guilty was one of the worst committed
in this city In recent years. Mrs.
Grant was kindergarten teacher Of
high reputation. She had employed
Walton to perform some work in her
rooms, preparatory to moving and
during the night he entered her room
and strangled her to death for the
purpose Of securing her jewelry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-31
Better Tona in Stocks.

New York, Oct 31.--The first prices
of stocks today showed q tendency to-
wards reaction at some points from
yesterdays buoyant closing. A number
of stocks showed sharp advances, but
the volume of transactions was small.
Prices moved towards recovery after
the first few minutes and the opening
declines were mostly wiped out
Prices rose vigorously over last
nights level, with quite an active de-
mand in some quarters of the list.
The aggregate volume of business was
small, however, but a notable dimin-
sution in offerings of stocks for sale
left the way open for a rise in prices.
Union Pacific advanced 21A points over
last night, and other gains extended to
3A in Missouri Pacific, and 3 in Illi-
nois Central. Active selling of Penn
sylvania carried it 1as below last
nights prices, and other active stocks
reached to 11s in sympathy. Money
on call loaned at 20 per cent at IL
a. m. When the suspension of Kess-
Ter & Company was announced on the
stock exchange today it was stated
that the firm had no contracts out
standing with members of the ex-
change. The engagement Of gold for
import continued today. The total en-
gagged since the beginning of the finan-
cial stringency was $23,25O,000. The
Journal of Commerce estimated the
dividend and interest of payments for
November at $75,O0O,OOO, a new high
record for the month, as against $53,-
100000 last year. Several banking in
stitutions which have experienced re-
cent difficulty, held meetings during
the day to readjust their affairs and
resume business, and the few runs
which have been going on dWindled to
a practical close.
The enormous extent to which in
vestment buyers are taking advantage
of the declines in prices of stocks to
buy up small lots was indicated to-
day by the estimate of competent au-
thorities that investment buyers have
taken 100000 shares of stocks out Of
the market within the last ten days.
The average value is estimated at $50
share, making a total investment Of
100,000,00O. This investment is be-
lieved to be going on at the rate Of
$10,000,000 per day, and financial au-
thorities say it is affording much re-
lief in the money market. Bankers are
facilitating the government all that is
possible. The rate of interest on call
money continued to decline steadily
until lis p. m. 1t was loaned at 8 per
cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-31
NEW LAWS EFFECTS
Total Of Those Failing to Pass the
State Teachers Examinations Con-
siderabIy More Than Under the Old
Law.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct S1.-During the
year ending October 1, 1907, there were
102 persons who failed to pass the
state teachers examination, more than
failed to pass the examinations before
the county superintendents during the
year preceding.
State Superintendent Riggs today Is
sued a statement giving the results OF
one year under the new law Forty
eight hunderd and forty-four failed
under the first year of the new law,
and forty-seven hundred and forty
two under the old law Over $4,000
took the examination under the new
law. Under the new law, $4,000 was
paid into the state treasury in fees,
and the expense of administering was
$4,000. One hundred and eighty three
school remained closed October l for
want Of teachers, and 421 remained
closed year ago for the same reason.