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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Hunting for Trouble

i've lived in California 20 years,
and am still hunting for trouble in the
Way of burns, sores, wounds, boil s,
cuts, sprains, or a case Of piles that
Buck ems Arnica Salve won't quickly
cure" writes Charles Walters, Of
Allee hany, Sierra Co. No use hunting
Mr.. Walters; it cures every case,' Guar.
anteed at b. H. Gorrel's drug store,
QSc
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Supervisors Meeting

The Board Of Supervisors Of Rock
bridge will hold their regular annual
meeting at the County Poorhouse to
morrow, Thursday, August 22nd. The
purpose of the meeting there il to make
thorough examination OF the farm to-
gether with the condition Of the In
mates, buildings, etc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21

Dr.. A. d. EstiIl, health officer
for Rockbridge. WAS Invited ast
week to investigate the typhoid
fever situation Oh Buffalo Creek,
and vicinity, where number of
cases have existed this summer,
and tevtral of them having proved
fatal. Dr. E.till brought home
specimens Of water, hich ie has
submitted for analysis. He found
several places that indicated the
presence of typhoid germs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Death of Mrs. ]. &. Bell

Mrs. Margaret K. Bell. widow OF
Mr.. Joseph C. Bell, died ut hel
home in Goshen Monday morning,
August 10, 1907, aged 81 years,
She was Miss Maekey before
marriage, daughter of the late Mr.
Hugh Mackey of Rockbridge Ecu
daughters survive.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
A Valuable Lesson

Sixty years ago l learned a valuable
lesson" wries John Pleasant, of Mag
nolia, Ind. then began taking DR..
Kings New Life Pills, and the longer
take them the better 1 find them. -
They please everybody. Guaranteed al
B. H. Gorrelrs, druggist, 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Scarcity of Apples

Apples are scarce in Rockbridge this
season, but some good varieties are be-
ing offered on the market. The price
obtained for good fruit has been $l.OO
per bushel. In some sections apples
are pie, tiful enough to justify the max
ing OF apple butter, and even in several
localities the fruit Is being distilled into
brandy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21

Ne. c. B. Conner of Lexington,
PRECEDENT of the Virginia Rural
Letter Carriers Association, has
Issued letters to to the carriers
of Virginia calling attention to
the forl h annual convection of
the association to be held Sep
TENDER Dad ard 3rd in Richmond.
Tie opening session will be called
to order in the State Capitol.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Mr.. Tucker Nominated Senator

Mr.. J. Randolph Tucker of Bed
ford City received the nomination
for the State Senate in the Demo
cratic primaries Saturday from the
district composed of the counties
of Rockbridge and Bedford and
city of Buena Vista. His vote in
the district was 1888, and Colonel
Catlett's vote, ITO, giving Mr..
Tucker q plurality Of rs votes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Hay Fever and Summer Colds

Victims OF hay fever will experience
,great benefit by taking Foley's Honey
aud Tar, as it stops difficult breathing
immediately and heals the inf1amed
air passages, and even II it should fail
to cure you it will give instant relief
The genuine is yellow package. For
sale by b, H Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
What a New Jersey Editor Says

NJ. T. Lynch, Editor of the Phillips
burg, N. J. Daily Post, writes: II have
used many kinds of medicines for
coughs and colds In my fanny but
never anything so good as Foley
Honey and Tar, / cannot say too much
in praise Of it," For sale by B, H. Cor
rell, druRRist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Warning

If you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney
Cure, you will have only yourself to
blame for results, as 1t positively cures
ali forms of kidney and bladder dis
eases. For sale by B. II. GorIell, drug
gist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
A m.etinp of the Washington

A meeting OF the washington
and Lee Alumni Association will
be held at the office of Capt. d. h
Moore next Saturday, August
oath, at 10 O'Clock, for the purpose
of awarding the free scholarship
to the University for the coming
session.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Chapel Supper

The ladies of Riverside chapel will
hold supper at the chapel next Sat
urday evening. beginning at I o'clock.
The proceeds will be used for the bene.
fit Of the chapel. The patronage of the
public is solicited
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Thr 6azettf
LEXINGTON. Va. August FL, 1907
New Advertisements

g. w. Efflnger-meeting of School
Electoral Board.
Louis A. Scholtz -Roaroke Fair
Sept. 24th-27th.
Rockqridge Lime & Stone Co.-fine
assortment of shoes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
Musical Convention Held Last
Week at Co1liersrOwn

Musical Convention Held Last
Week at ColliersrUwn
Oazene CoryeSbondencs
Aug. l9.-According to appoint
ment, the County Musical Conven-
tion met in the Presbyterian
church of Collierstown August 10.
l16. 1907. The sudden death from
Typhoid fever of the hcnored pres
ident, Mr., w. B. F. Leech, had oc-
Cured only two days before the
meeting and excited much sorrow.
Rev, G. W. Staples, pastor of the
NJ. E. Church. South, was chosen
president FRO tenn, and made an
address OF welcome, in the absence
of the pastor, DIR. w N. Mebane,
to which Hon. Morgan Pendleton
OF Lexington made an appropriate
response.
The musical director, Mr.. F. L.
Snider took charge, leading in a
variety of beautiful and appropri'
ate hymns. Recess was then taken.
A Dountiful dinner was spread
ON tables In front of the church.
In the afternoon the convention
was called to order by the presi-
dent and many more beautiful
hymns and anthems were sung.
DR.. Mebane, the pastor Of the
church. was present and expressed
the pleasure of. himself and his
church in entertaining the convex
zion. The Collierstown choir
rendered beautiful selection,
"WIll there be any Stars in my
Gre wn?"
The following committees were
appointed: Ga Organization, L.
j. Deacon, II. W. Wade and H, A.
Wilson; on arranging memorial
service in honor of our deceased
president, W. B.iF. Leecb f. T.
Snider, DR.. W. n. Mebane and H
A. Wilson. A duet rendered by
+. Il. Snider and wife was enjoyed
and after miscellaneous selections
of sacred music the convention ad-
burned to meet next day at 10
am.
Friday morning 10 am the con.
vention was called to order by the
PRESIDENT and devotional exercises
we've conducted by DR.. W. N. Me
Zane. Mr.. W. P. Leech was chos
en- secretary, pro. TEN. The Con-.
mittee on Organization recon-
mended as fellows; President, L.
j. Deacon; Secretary and Treasur-
er, j. F. Stratton; Musical Direc-
tors, FIT. Snider and } ID. Deacon,
assisted by w. G. Reid; Organist,
Miss Edna McGuifin; Assistant
Organist, Miss Mary Montgomery.
After singing several hymns and
anthems the male quartet of the
Bethesda church rendered beau
tiful selection.
Then the memorial service 10
in honor of the deceased president
was conducted by the pastor of
the church, consisting of devotion.
al exercises, appropriate hymns
ana appreclative remarks made by
Dr.. Mebane, Rev. G. W. Staples
and Messrs. +. Il. Snider and j. +.
Kirkpatrick commencing the pub
lie spirit and many virtues of Mr..
Leech.
Then followed m ample dinner
OIL the grounds.
Ia the afternoon many selections
were rendered by different persons
consisting of solos, duets, mixed
choirs and male choirs.
The meeting WIS most heartily
enjoyed by ell. A vote of thanks
was returned to the people of Col.
ierstown and to the pastors of the
churches.
1t was decided, on the invitation
OF Rev. CIV. Staples, to meet next
year in the Methodist Church,
South, at Ellintt's Hill.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21

The pastor of the Presb, terrain
church, DR.. w. N. Mebane, on
last Sunday asked the congrega
ton to unite with him in the dis
solution of his pastoral relation
ship with this ch-rch which will
take effect the last of October.
The reason assignee by DIR. Me
bane for his action was a.toSeth
er plausible. We regret very much
to lose him and his family. While
it will be our loss, possibly it will
be his gain.
At meeting of the session of
the Presby terian church on Sun
day, the 18th, it was decided by
that body to call congregational
meeting on next Sunday for the
purpose of ele ctlng four additional
officers in the church, one elder
and three deacOns. Announce
ment was made to The effect that
Oh the next Sunday following the
installation of three elders and
three deacons would take Ilace.
Those who are visiting friends
here from distance a.e Mr.. Irby
Lam and wife Of Glenrock, W}om.
ing; Mr.. Will Ayres of Ohio, and
Mr. j. NJ Cummings, wife and little
daughter of Atkins, Arkansae.
Rev. w. w. Woo, IN. Baptiet
minister here, las assumed lis
work in his new field which eT
braces KRIS Creek. Buffalo and
Golfers Greek. We give him u
warm welcome in our midst.
X.RANo
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
August
A Good Time To Boy

At this season / am preparing for Fall
Goods, by trying to collect up all my accounts,
and cleaning up all remnants and leavings in
Summer stock The Merchant who can always
clean up his stock always have fresh one and
collect his bills promptly, can always make 1t,
and afford to do business on a very close
margin. | have some excellent things in the
various parts of the store to dispose Of If
you want anything in Ladies' Skirts, Lawns
Wash Goods, Dress Goods, and remnants
generally, come to see us, No matter what
YOU want for the month of August, will make
you price.
Now selling lots of Trunks and Dress Suit
Cases. People on the run. Would like you to
see our "New Two Lock Trunks" You may
find better looking ones, but they cost more and
will last no longer. These are made for the
strenuous life They are pretty good looking
too Have two locks center strap heavy bard
wood Stats; brass plated steel clamp bound
with vulcanized fibre two trays, bottom tray
to carry dresses, top tray divided for hats, and
into packing compartments.
All canned fruit going to be very high this
Fall Save all you can If YOU neet ans Jars
have something new to show yOu. Less tloubl'.
Have all sizes.
Bring us your trade While many stores
have to turn down some trade in this hot
weather and dull time, we have taken all offer
ed, that Was IN good condition
If you want the best tea YOU can find for
Iced Tea try our Chase and Sanburn's goods
Their Teas and Coffees are the most satsfact-
ory we can find OF have tried Cottees come to
us weekly right direct from the House and al
ways fresh.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21

Several good seamstresses want
ed, one who is fast with needle.
Steady work and good pay. Lyons
Tailoring Go,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21

"Doan's Ointment cured me OF eczema
that had annoyed Inc loI & time. The
cure was permanent. Hon. :. w.
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Sta
tistics, Augusta, Me.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-21
VIRGINIA
Progressive Shoe Business

Our Shoe has rapidly that we have been forced
TO double stock -
The Fall Shoes coming daily and we ae now IN position
Fit your Feet Poketbook We have shoes from the
finest Patent Leather down to the coarse HrOgan
Our SHOE the best shoe for the farmers that
has ever offered for sale in this County We guarantee every
pair TO turn water and to Civ entire satisfaction
q Buy the famous HAMILTON BROWN SHOES and you rn no
risk for every pair is guaranteed :: ~ -;
Our Dry Goods Stool is full of values and consists OF all the
staple and goods that are kept in first class store
Try us in Grocery Department. meet the lowest prices on
both staple and fancy articles
Rockbrsdpe Lime s. Stone Go.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
FRENCH RED TAPE.
A Professor, His HOLSTERS and sontf
Casks Of Sea Water.

Casks OF Sea wafer
Last year q professor In one OF the
Paris universities resolved to study the
habits of Holsters in his laboratory. Az
they live In salt water, the first care
OF the professor was, of course, to pro-
cure a supply of this medium. The
common mortal will probably consider
1t a most simple task-to provide few
barrels of sea water This, however,
Is not so in France. Sea water con-
tains salt, and the production OF salt Ii
a source of revenue. This made 1t
necessary for the professor to first OBJ
tain the permission Of the minister OF
finance before he could travel ana
transport the water. When his appn-
cation reached the ministry, a sub
ordinate official was directed to inquire
into the standing Of the petitioner.
This involved considerable corresponds
ence, which passed through numerous
channels and finally reached the CHER
of the department, who now Initiated
another investigation In order to as
certain why a Partisan professor
should be so anxious to lower the
level of the Atlantic ocean. After sew
eral weeks the Inspector made favor
able report. Some days later the petit
TONER was notified of the favorable
consideration of his request In the
usual elaborate official language ac-
companled by circulars giving extracts
from the penal code relative to IN
fringements Of the salt monopoly.
Finally. after months of waiting, the
professor was enabled to have some
casks filed with salt water at a des-
ignated point On the seashore, OF
course under the supervision of anoth-
err official. who drly Issued a permit
for the transporta lion Of the liquid Into
the interior
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
BLEEDING A KING.
Louis XIV, a Greedy Physician and an
INSCRIPTIONS Surgeon.

Unscrupulous Surgeon.
In 1893. when Louis XIV. began to
feel the first touches of age, his physi-
clans ordered him to be bled once a
month. That duty was of course In
trusted to Maredhal, his Irish surgeon.
There was at the time in Paris, says
the British Medical Journal, young
brother of the craft who conceived the
idea of making his fortune by bleed
ing the king. The enterprise was diff
cult but he knew that the most solid
doors can often be opened with gold
en- key.
Following the advice Of Iago, he put
money in his purse and sought an in
PRODUCTION to Antoine Daquin the
kings chief physician. The negotia-
ton was conducted on a strict busi-
ness footing. DaQuin, who was known
to love money, was told that 10000
crowns were deposited with notary
who had instructions to transfer the
sum to him as soon as the surgeon
had got the job.
1t was not an easy thing to manage,
as Marechal never left the king. One
day, however, he asked permission TO
leave Versailles for three days. Da-
auin seized the opportunity to intro
duce his protege. whom he had ready
at hand for the purpose. Feeling the
kings pulse one morning, as usual, he
pretended to be alarmed at its strength
and volume and ordered the illustrious
patient to be ,bled forthwith. AS
Marechal was away. the king hesitat-
ed. but fear soon made him yield to
his physicians proposal. The young
surgeon bled the king, and Daquin got
his money.
In the meantime message had been
dispatched for Marechal, who was not
far off. He returned to Versailles In
haste and was much surprised to find
that the king, whom he had left In the
best of health, had been bled. He was
not on friendly terms with Daquin,
and he quickly grasped the situation.
He went to see the young surgeon ana
forced him to disclose the whole plot.
When the king learned the truth, he
few into a terrible rage, ordered Da-
0uin to be arrested and placed the mat
ter In the hands of the council OF state.
That obsequious body, after a very
short elaboration, unanimously voted
that the physician who had traficked
in the blood of the king deserved death.
The royal wrath, however, subsided to
some extent, and he graciously spared
Daquin's life. but deprived him Of his
Office and exiled him from the court u
Quimper-Corentih. The too greedy
physician did not long survive his d.
grace.-LOnG9D Standard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Costly KEYS.

One thousand seven hundred pounds
WINS the sum given by Count Adolphe
de Rothschlld for what may be said to
be the most valuable key In the world.
1t Is marked with the arms Of the
Strozzl family and is believed to be
the work of the great Italian artist
Benvenuto Celllni, who fourished In
the sixteenth century. The key Is CHS
eled out Of a block of steel, presenting
two grotesque female figures and orna-
mented with various masks and scrolls.
Another costly key, which formerly be-
longed to the Medicl family, Is In the
South Kensington museum, London.
The upper part of the bow rests upon a
square temple. lnclosIng a standing
figure, exqulsitely chiseled, holding a
shield. The pipe consists Of a column
with COrinthian capital.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
The Sphinx.

The word sphinx Is from the Greek
and means the stranger and was APP
piled to a tabled creature of the Egyp-
tians which had the body Of lion, the
head of man or an animal and two
wings attached to its sides. In the
Egyptian hleroglyphs the sphinx sym
bollzed wisdom and power united. 1t
has been supposed that the fact that
the overflow of the Nhe occurred when
the sun was In the consultations Leo
and Virgo gave the idea of the COM
blnatlons OF form In the sphinx, but
this Idea seems quite unfounded. In
Egypt the relgnIng monarch was usual
ly represented in the form OF sphinx
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
r 4 WHISTLER STORY.
The Eagle That Was Made to Pose az
Eiahtina Cock.


Apropos Of something Whistler once
told cockhght story so wildly that
only a man with a sailor instinct could
tell 1t as well, mimic 1t so keenly and
enjoy 1t so thoroughly. 1t was a story
of a strange species of the American
cock, pictured to the smallest detail so
beautifully that one forgot that 1t was
q story.
Some American sailors were at
rock1ght in n seaport town 10 Eng
land when one Of them remarked to
The owner of the champion:
I'VE have got an American cock on
board that can whip any bnd here"
"Go fetch I'm onP said the chapp4sn.
"Chuck i'm in and see. II p ncks one
bird we ave plenty more 10 throw In
that can lick hany blswatsd Hameri'
can bird you can fetch ere
"All right. Wen bring ore" said the
sailors. When they g6t aboard they
rugged up IN American eagle. After
their own manner, they painted. trim
med, spliced and reefed fore and aft,
transforming the eagle to a cock. When
ready they went ashore to pit their
new American gamecock against all
England.
At the pit the sailors chucked In
their cock, which looked around for
| other surprises as he backed close to
| the wall.
Now, bring on your birdsv' yelled
| the sailors. A strutting cock was
thrown into the pit and was another
surprise to the poor dismantled eagle.
He backed up closer and closer to the
wall, wondering what would happen
next. The cock walked three times
majestically around the circle, cutting
at his strange opponent, the eagle pitt
ably abashed and bedrabbled, crouch
ing lower and lower and looking
! around and above him for an explana-
ton of what 1t all meant. while the
crowd were yelling madly for the
English fighter. The eagle made HIM
self smaller and smaller, but at last,
finding that he could get back no fur
Their and thinking that something was
expected of him, and, as the COCK
dashed at him again, stretched out his
long claws and took his opponent by
the neck.
Here Whistler ended with an imita-
ton by motions Of what the eagle did
He stretched out his arm. shaped his
hand like q claw, which by this time
looked like real one. drew It to his
mouth and with one bite pulled OF
the head as he thought an eagle might
do II. Then he looked blandly about
the room. as the eagle had done, at the
astonished crowd and said, Now bring
on your other birds. otto Bacher II
Century.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
A CARLYLE Comment.

A gentleman once happened to visit
Carlyle just after brilliant man OF
genius had left him. AS they met at
the door the man Of genius said: u
have Just been visiting poor Carlyle.
He Is q mere wreck, mere wreck"
AS the second visitor greeted Carlyle
he remarked. $50 you've just had Mr..
- with your YES" was the an
swer of the "mere wreck" "and he
thinks God Almighty never made such
anOtherv
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
The Surprise.

Grandma Were you surprised to
have me come and visit your Johnny
Not so surprised as mamma was
Grandma--Why, she knew | was COM
Ing. Johnny-Yes; what she was sur
prised at was papa's language when
she told him about It. - Cleveland
LEADER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26

when lady friend told me to try the CntGlrs s
ear, which was nearly eaten up with tne
eczema, / got O cake OF Cuticura soap ana
one box Cuticura Ointment, and l washed
him all over with the Cuticura soap ano
applied the Cuticura Ointment and he at once
fell into a Sleep and he slept, with ease tor
the first time since two months; Wnen ne
awoke / applied il again. and Il gave nun
much ease, and after three applications the
sores began to dry UP and improv ement began
TO show and in few days the hide from t1e
bottom of his feet and inside OF his hands
began to peel Off only used one cake Oit u
Complete the cure OF the dreadful disease, and
in just two weeks from the day commenced
10 use the Cuticura Remedies my baby was
entirely well. The treatment only cost me
75c., and would have gladly paid $10O II
could not have got it any cheaper. ! feel Sale
in saving that the Cuticura Remedies Saveq
his life He is now boy OF five years, ana
Is as well as any child you ever saw; MIS-.
Zana Miller, Union City, r. K. No. l, Branch
Co.. Mich May IL, 1906"
soldthroughoutthe world. Potter Drug Chem. Corps
Sole Props Boston, Mass. Depots; London Newbery,1
Charterhouse So; Paris, Roberts, Rue de 10 Paix'
oS-Mailed Free, "BOok on Beauty and Purity
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
a Gnnd DIAL Worae.

81 had to walk the floor all night
With the baby. Can you think OF any
thing worse than thatT'
ayes; you might have married OUT
I'm Greenland, where the nights are SIX
months long" =
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
-
The Twins.

Cholmondely-Y You and your sister
are twins are you not? Marjoribanks
We were when we were children.
Now, however, she is fiVe years young
or than J-CleVeland Leader.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Overeharqed.

ELECTRICITY In the atmosphere ar
rects your system" said the doctor.
Eyes," said the patient, who had paid
$40 for two visits, there are times
when one feels ovsrchasssa"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist, and Is
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26

Sores broke out from
his head to the bot
tom of his feet. He
would itch and claw
himself and cry all
the time. He could
not sleep day or night.
l had to wheel him In
his carriage most all
the while to keep him
still. He could not
bear tohave his cloth.
ing touch him. and
only q light dress Is
sill he could wear. /
can't begin to speak
In words the suffering
the poor child had to
endure. i called one
OF our best doctors 70
treat him, and he said
he had the Cuban
Itch, and his treat
ment did not do any
good. He seemed to
get worse. He suf-
fered so terribly that
my husband said he
believ ed he would
have to die. / had
almost given UP hope