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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22
IN THE ToYsHop.
A Small Sale With u Large Portion of
Human Nature.

Twas a delightful toyshop, full
Of all sorts of tricksome things
dolls for the girls, guns for the boys
and rattles for the babies-says the
Reader Magazine. And everything
was a different color from every
thing else, while some things were
in spots a different color from them
selves in other spots. Surely the
end Of the rainbow was in that toy
chop, and what one found there was
better than a pot of gold.
AS the front door opened a bell
tangled gayly, quite in an old fash
Toned manner. A stopped old crone
came out of the room in the rear of
the shop. She had iron gray curls
and spectacles and wore little gray
cape over her shoulders and walked
with a cane, quite like a picture
book grandmother.
She stopped short and smiled at
sight of her small customer. "How
do you do?" she said. 81 suppose
you have one penny to spend and
know exactly what you want for it,"
for it was a man child.
eyes; | want a jumping jack"
answered the miniature man.
"a jumping jack? What kind Of
a jumping jack? Would you like
lady jumping jack? 1t is the very
latest thing"
81 should like to see one first"
said the small boy cautiously.
eve have two styles of lady jump |
ing jacks This style, you notice,
is very strongly made. 1t is of very
good quality wood and warranted to
wear well. The paint will not lick
off. This other, you will observe, is
a very fimsy affair, a tawdry gew-
gaw, not worth considering. Shall
| wrap up style No. l? ?"
mo, thank you," said the small
boy. "Pd rather have the other
kind"
"But it's not half so much for
The money" said the old crone, as
81 know, but it's pretty"
at won't last half so long"
81 know, but it's pretty"
"Oh, very well. It's your penny" i
aid the old lady in a huff as she I
Wrapped up the parcel with a Vi !
ious jerk. {
The bell tangled again as the lit l.
lie boy went out, tearing the wrap {
ing from the beautiful lady Jump q
ng jack. The old crone took up
ne despised, strong, reliable, well
ainted wooden thing and held it :
lose for a moment. =
Its pity to last too long" she
aid.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22
An ingenious Buratsr.

An ingenious burglar in Berlin
found a aew and original way Of
adding to the ordinary profits of his
profession. After each burglary he
sent full account of it to the daily
newspapers and received payment
for the,report in the usual way. By
and by the editors became suspi-
cious, and the. police we're communi,
Gated With. They soon discovered
how the amateur reporter obtained
his information and speedily placed
him out of further temptation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22
FraternaI1 Orders.

Rockhidge Lodge, No. So. l. o. o. F
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall
Lexington Lodge, No. 66, K, Of P,
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters o
Rebekah, meets every Monday night a
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets 1st and Bird Mon
lay nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No.192O Royal
Arcanum, meets LIST and 3rd Friday
nights In each month, at Odd Fellows
Hail.
Lee Jackson Council, No. 81, Junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
2nd and 4th Friday nights at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

In using cough syrup, why not
get the best? One that comes highly
recomm ended is Bees Laxative Cough
Syrup, contains Honey and Tar and is
superior to other cough syrups in many
ways. Children always like it because
it contains no opiates, is laxative
and is guaranteed to give satisfaction
or your IL oney refunded. Try it. Sold
by B.H. Gorrell's Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

In the treatment Of piles it becomes
necessary to have the remedy puI up
in such form that it can be applied to
the parts effected Man Ian Pile rem-
edy is encased in a collapsible tube
with nozzle attached. IL cannot help
but reach the spot. Relieves blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding piles.
so cents with nozzle guaranteed. Try
it, Sold by B, H. Gorrell's Drug
Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Coughs and colds contracted at
this season OF the year should have
immediate attention. Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup, contains Honey and
Tar and is unequalled for hoarseness,
Group and coughs. Pleasant to take;
mothers endorse it, children like to
take it. Contains no opiates. Moves
the bowels. Sold by b. H. GorrelPs
Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Improper action OF the kidneys
causes backache, lumbago, rheulna-
tism. "PineUles" is u kidney rel!edy
that will relieve these diseases. Pleas.
ant to take and guar to ave sat.
isfaction or money refunded. Relief
In every dose" Sold by b. II. Gorrell's
Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Six New York and Brooklyn brew
cries have been consolidated, with a
stock and fond capitalization of Sl9,-
500, 900, Of which ST., 250, 900 will tie is
sued. The assets OF all the companies
as computed by accountants are a
little under $4,000, 900. The profits of
the companies last year was almost n
million dollars.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22
More News from the New Eng
land States

II any ope has any doubt as to the
virtue Of Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only to refer 20 Mr.. Alvin H..
Simpson of Willnantic, Conn.,, who,
after almost losing hope of recovery, on
account of the failure OF so many
remedies, finally tried Foley's Kidney
Cure, which he says was lust the
thing" for him, as four bottles cured
him completely. He is now entirely
we'll and free from all the suffering in
cidents to acute kidney trouble.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Spring Winds chap tan and cause
freckles to appear. Pine salve Carbo-
lied applied at night will relieve that
burning sensation. Natures own rem
edy. Acts like a poultice end draws
out inflammation. Sold by b. n. tor
rell's Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Hurried meals, lack Of exercise are
the main causes Of dyspepsia. A
Rings Dyspepsia tablet after each
meal aids digestion, improves the ap-
petite. Sold at b. II, Gorrelps drug
store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22
Baltimore 6 Ohio R. R.
SCHEDULE IN RFFEoF NOV. 25, 1906
LEXINGTON
All Trains Daily Except Sunday

HARRISONBURG, ESTER
CHARLESTOWN and HAMPERS
FERRY, Depart 400 a. H., IL. p
M, 1.90 p. IN. Arrive $50 p. N,
CHICAGO, Depart 40 a. m., IL. 10 p.
m. Arrive $50 %. IN.
PlTTSBURG, Depart 4.10 a. m.
WASHING TON & BALTIMORE, De
part 400 a. M, 1910 p. H., 100 p. m.
Arrive $50 p IN.
HAGERSTOWN & FREDERICK,
Depart4.O0 a. In. Arrive 5.5Op. m.
arr SOC.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

The King of Italy has been having
trouble from the visits of his relatives.
in-law. Apparently the divinity
which hedges a throne is not able to
ward off the common evils of human
married life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

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. Gorrell's Drug
Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Consul II. w. Harris advises that
during the summer and fell OF this
year upward of go more or less i'm
portant congresses will be he'd at
Mannheim, Germany.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

The term "sqmame" is supposed by
some 10 be derived from the French
surnome, meaning lover name," be-
cause a persons family name was
formerly written above instead Of after
the baptismal name.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Nineteen women are members Of the
Legislature of Finland, Here is one
place, at least where the struggle for
political equality Of the sexes has been
fought to the Finnish.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

In Bloomsbury, London, recently, a
clergyman conducted the service and
preached for about five minutes In an
absolutely empty church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

The highest inhabited place In the
world Is the Buddhist monastery of
Ilane, In Tibet, which is situated about
1900 feet above sea level.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Denver is to entertain 10 national
conventions during the coming snm-
mer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-05-22

Giraffes and ant eaters each have
tongues nearly two. feet In length.
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Strike Breakers
Are Being Shot,
With Cameras

SP. PAUL. MINI. Aug. 1.-THE peace
fuI strike Of the telegraphers in st. Paul
was marked by a new development that
promises much in the way Of making
future strike history.
All day the strike breakers employed
at the Western Union Office have been
kept on the dodge-not from bricks or
missiles. as is sometimes the case in
strikes. but from cameras
Practically every picket stationed at
points surrounding the Western Union
office Is provided with a camera. When
ever a strike breaker appears an at
tempt is made TO snap" him or her.
number Of pictures have been OBJ
tanned. say the strikers. and it IS their
intention 10 publish them in the union
telegraphers' official journal.
Some Of the strike breakers have ex-
hibited an Amazing degree Of alacrity
IN lodging the camera pickets, and all
sorts of ruses are being adopted to pass
Continued on Eleventh PageO
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
CoHuSion Charge
Against Companies
Before BOnapGrte

The telegraph strike has revived inter-
est IN charges preferred some time ago
with the Department OF Justice against
the Western Union and Postal com
panles alleging a conspiracy in re-
straint Of trade" II was alleged by
members Of the Business Mems AssO-
citation Of Washington that the tariffs
Of the two companies were exactly the
same. the presumption being that they
were prepared by representatives OF the
companies IN conference.
The department did not take up the
case at the time, no evidence being
forthcoming TO actually show such col
luslon. 1t IS understood that the matter
has now been brought 10 the attention
Of the Bureau Of Corporations and that
resolutions viii be pIEsented at Con-
gress at the eXtssess'6n cahing for a
epecial Investigation.
In the opinion OF striking operators,
the fact that both companies simul-
taneously increased their tariffs last
spring, Immediately after granting the
10 per cent Increase 70 their men, Is ar
indication Of coIlusion-
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
STRIKE AROUND WORLD
BY THE TELEGRAPHERS;
SYMPATHY FROM ABROAD
lcontlnued from FIrst 70

that being the day when the accumu-
lated business Of Saturday and Sunday
must be handled. The developments all
point to a successful conclusion Of the
strike. We have signed. contracts with
firms which employ 1000 operators in
the principal cities. Advices from the
West and South stow the tie-up OF
those sections to be complete.
Havana Asks Instructions.
1--WE received a cablegram from Ha-
vana asking for instructions. Our an
sWer was Go out; victory is sure The
Mexican cable out OF Galveston is idle.
Before business opens on Monday morn
ing all cables out of the United States
will be silent.
General Manager Stone. of the Asso-
ciated Press. will meet a committee IN
New York on Monday and the board Of
directors of that association will doubt
less act on the same day. Everything
points TO a short. decisive fight, with all
the honors with the strikers"
Test of Endurance.
Officials Of the unions of the tele-
graph companies realize that the strike
has settled down 70 a test of endur-
ance. They have made arrangements
to hold out indefinitely and draw upon
| their reserve forces for a long and bit
/ terly contested conflict
Today President Small asked the Chi
cago Federation of Labor to contribute
the first installment of a strike fund
| on Monday PresidenL Gompers will urge
the national council Of the American
| Federation of Labor, which meets In
Washington, to approve Of the collec-
/ ton OF the fund, and order assessments
/ made in all unions.
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

not been printing news favorable TO
them. Daniel L. Russell, chief of the
local board Of strategy. viii be the
editor
Mr.. Gavgan's opinion as to the ille
gality Of the acts Of the telegraph com
panies was made public tonight by Rus
sell, who sought his advice several days
ago when a strike seemed imminent.
To support their claims that the tele-
graph companies are using the mails TO
deliver messages because their wires
are improperly manned strike leaders
today exhibited the original of a mes
sage alleged TO have been sent by s. {.
Dodd. general traffic chief of the Postal
Telegraph Company. to Chief Operator
Tolden, of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
at Jersey City, reading:
I'VE are mailing Bristol. Holmesburg
Junction, and Princeton Junction. due
- 'tisels{ tsigned, - 4''''' ''''7 ID. H."
New York to Be Strike Center.
New York will replace Chicago as the
strike center this week. President
Small VIII likely come here and occupy
the headquarters which Deputy Presi-
dent Percy Thomas has secured for him
at the Astor House. Commissioner or
Labor NeiIl, on whom President Roose-
welt relies to represent the Government
has returned TO Washington. but will
I hurry here as soon as there is any indi-
cation OF arbitration
! The operators employed In the wan
| Street firm Of ]. S. Bache & Co, walk
4 ed out this morning when the firm
/ finally decided not TO sign the scale
| Other firms will be deserted on Mon
day mcrning. unless the brokers who
pay small wages. sign the agreement
The places Of the J. S. Bache & Co.
operators were taken by strike breakers
| The strikers declared that operators
| employed IN the firms branches al
Saratoga, Rochester. and Albany walk
ed out.
Many OF the strike breaking opera
tors were served today with u sum
mons commanding them to appear FOL
/ trial at TIE Manhattan Lyceum tomor
row unless they wished TO be foun-
guilty Of treason Attached TO tbs
summons was an offer Of forgiveness
This notice viii be sent over the wires
to as many strike breakers as can b'
| reached.
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Mailing Messages
Illegal, Declares
Strikers Lawyer

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE striking
telegraph operators now have legal ad-
vice that the plan Of taking messages
subject to delay" resorted TO by the
Western Union and Postal Companies
during the present struggle. is Illegal.
They will make an appeal to Attorney
General jackson on Monday TO have
him proceed against the companies.
Edward Gsvgan, local attorney, IS
the author Of the opinion. In addition
10 asserting that accepting messages
subject TO delay" is without sanction vf
law, Gavgan says that evidence that
the companies have accepted messages
and then forwarded them by mail or
express would be material and compe-
cent in a proceeding TO revoke their
charters.
Strikers to Have Newspaper.
Beginning next week the strikers are
to have a four-page newspaper IN New
York to put their case before the pub
lie They believe the local papers have
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

ragged. and wealthy Moorish merchants
sold TO the highest bidders and held for
ransom.
Tnbesmen Joining Attack.
The refugees report that tribesmen
from the interior are hurrying TO Casa
blanca TO JON in the attack on the city.
The news has caused considerable
alarm. but General Drude is positive
he can hold his position. That the na-
tives cannot keep up a prolonged fight
on account Of a shortage Of ammunition
IS the general belief.
The condition of the British colony is
pltlful. Their residences outside the
walls OF the city were destroyed by the
French shell fire and were looted and
burned by the Arabs. 4 moderate es-
tirnate Of the losses is Sl.0OOOOO- The
Arabs looted the houses. Then came
the surviving Hebrew, and after that
. came the worse elements Of the Span
ish population. Finally. the French
foreign legion took all that was left
The latter, however, have since been
compelled TO disgorge the greater part
of their spOils.
The streets are crowded with Spanish
soldiers in striped cotton uniforms. Of
fcers in brilliant uniform crowd the
cafes, slipping liQueUrs and coffee. Moors
from the country. many Of them guilty
OF shedding blood, are coming into the
French camp to trade with the soldiers.
their mules laden with grapes and vege-
tables Food is scarce and very high
Z in price.
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Mrs. Tucker Saw Taft.

When Mrs. Dolly Madison Tucker was
shown the dispatch from Chicago last
night concerning the proposed suit Of
Colonel Tucker for divorce. she declined
70 discuss the report Asked II she
would contest the suit. Mrs. Tucker re-
peaJed that sne had nothing to say on
the subject except that instead OF max
ing a vain attempt" to see Secretary
Taft as stated in the dispatch, that she
and Mrs. John A. Logan, her mother.
with whom she is now staying at the
latter's home on Clifton street. had
called at the War Department by ap-
pointment with the Secretary.
Mrs Tucker said that Secretary Taft
informed her that he had not as yet
had time to review the findings Of the
officers detailed to investigate the al
legged improper conduct OF Colonel
Tucker. but that as soon as he had
looked over the papers he would COM
municate with her.
Mrs Tucker seemed highly amused al
the suggestion that she might race 10
the courts ahead Of Colonel Tucker"
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

morning session, and after the meeting
had adjourned each day members Of the
press would be given the news or their
meeting TO use as they might see ht.
Strike Committees Policy.
MIR. Preece explaining the action OF
the building trades In permitting James
l.. Parsons to work non-union plumbers
Nita union members of the trades saiu
that 1t was the policy of the strike COM
,nittee 10 visit all the contractors who
let their work out TO subconuactois
working non-union men and see II IT
Is possible to straighten out the mat'eI
and have union men worked. In cases
where the general contractor Is Irleho
10 organized labor and IS working or
ganized labor, while some OF MS SUD
contractors are employing non-unhoh
men, Il is the fixed policy Of the oulld-
ing trades not to strike such jobs, but
permit them to be completed. with an
understanding with all general contrac-
sors that all future contracts made with
subcontractors shall provide for the eN-
elusive employment of union men. Ihis.
he pointed out. was the case with the
new Municipal building work.
1t was announced last night that when
the strike committee called off the union
men yesterday working on general re
pair and alteration work being done by
Richardson & Burgess for 5. Kann, Sons
x Co, who were working nOn-union men
on the Job, that the firm refused 10 per-
init the union men to leave the building
putting .hem on their regular pay roll
until such time as arrangements could
be made to secure "a contractor wlo
would employ union men. Announce
ment ii is said. will be made tomorrow
of the signing Of a union contract by
one of the largest concerns in the Dis
1rict. employing hundreds Of men.
Position of CowSill.
Members o. the building trades admit
that the statement that Arthur Cowsill'
erecting the new Jewish Synagogue, had
signed a contract with them. was untrue
but they say he is working all union men
and has agreed that in the future he
will employ none but union men.
The headquarters Of the Employers
iAsssOciatiOn closed early last evening
and were not opened again. An effort
to reach the executive officers Of thai
organization by pnOue was unsuccessful
Late yesterday afternoon, Secretary Z
X. Hall said that chc association wal
more than pleased with the situation
and that they had the union mel
whipped
I,zo4,oOO Men.
The numerical strength OF the building
trades unions lined up in the fight II
Washington against the open shop ha!
been given out by organized labor to b,
fo1Iovt-c-
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Died.

sMTTH-On August II. 1901. at $40 D. NJ.
Miss CHARLOTTE MELDRUM SMITH
az the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr
r. J. Bright, 23S Maryland avenue north
east
Notice Of funeral hereafter. 1t
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

something over a year ago.
Viii Be Tried in Chicago.
The estrangement will be aired in the
courts Of Cook county. AS an officer
of the army, Colonel fuckers home Is
at the station 10 which he Is assigned.
HIS present post IS the Department OF
the Lakes, with headquarters at Chi
CagO.
Mrs. Tucker and her mother, Mrs.
John A. Logan. are at Washington,
where yesterday they made a vain at
tempt to see Secretary Taft. II is un-
derstood that they intend to challenge
the findings OF the army Officers who
exonerated Colonel Tucker of the
charges made by his wife.
At Elmhurst last night friends Of Col
onel Tucker refused 10 verify or deny
the report that he would soon begin
proceedings for divorce. However Il Is
learned from authentic sources that such
will be the case.
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
DIR. McKEEEANS JAG KILLER.
HAPTtTS0,S SANITARY DAIRY

VIII supply YOU Tuberculln Tested MIX az
sc per pint. delivered. Recommended by
local Health Department Phone North 1851
Dr0p postal. los FLORIDA AVE
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

Noe TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Increasa the value OF your property by
having US construct your walks. steps
copings, basement, and stake doors All
work guaranteed. COLBURN BRO,
Room 222, Colorado Bldg. auS-u
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
COL. TUCKER TO BRING
ACTION FOR DIVORCE
VIII Be Tried in Chicago
Continued from First Page)

that Colonel Tucker and Mrs. Tucker
returned together from the Philippines
something over a year ago.
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
M0ORS DEMAND
SURRENDER OF
TANGIER CITY

Continued from First Page
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

DIR. z. o. PIGEON. Dentist.
Onice hours: Daily $50 A NJ tc
p. NJ. Sundays, 10 10 2
Cor. d aud 7th SITS. Phone Main Al SAP
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Stationery and Printing

We desire 20 announce 10 the trade and
public that We are prepared 10 supply al
Office requisites In St tOnery and printing.
In soliciting the IA or Of your orders We
earnestly assure every satisfaction
The Trades UniOnist Publishing Co.
hfT ~ - W
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

Continued on Eleventh PageO
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Artistic Floral Designs.
BLACKISTONE'S

FOA ICE IEA
Use Colonial GUnpOwder, il Ia unsur-
passed-LE-lb package FREE with every
f5c purchase. S large cakes of Laundry
SoaD 25 cents. Try IT. once tried you
Will use no other. Prompt attention to
mail and phone orders.
COLONIAL SUPPLY CO.. J. A. JENNINGS
2l4 Pa Ave S. e 1y3O-tf
The Washington times., 1907-08-18
Garnet Cleaning.

DROP POSTAss AND WAGON WILL CALI.
THOMAS 2. KEELX. 712 11th ST. nv.
1y2s-sot
The Washington times., 1907-08-18

ragged. and wealthy Moorish merchants
sold TO the highest bidders and held for
ransom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-11-12
A NEW RACE IN ALASKA

strange train Of thought comes when read Of the
Of and discovered by Or Geo. Cor
DON Of the University Of Pennsylvania living along Of
the icy rivers OF wild Alaska
They have civilization. understand civilization.
They live in Adamie simplicity They had white
They had heard Of the white mans world with
its books its learning arts. its sciences aud its religion
But these wild people live clean lives They know moth
ing OF the white mans vice They have code OF laws be-
necessary They know nothing Of degencracy
money divorce iniidely crime Their tall
and rugged their women graceful and beautiful
There only 400 Of them left
Would civilization help them hurt thcmp Would
make them happier sadder1 Would they gain would
they lose, know what know. feel what feel live
liver
1T TO be hoped says DR. Gordon FLOR their saes that
they die ont before the white traders get them Then they
die clearly and as happily they live"
Is It not strange that he should have 10 say thisp