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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
MARRIAGE LOTTERIES.
Business Schemes In Which Husbands
Were the Premiums.

Some years ago tailor of Brus-
sells took into his employ a young
man on the stipulation that he
should be allowed to dispose of him
in marriage.
When the agreement was signed
the tailor widely advertised the fact
that he had in stock a husband to
bestow upon the widow or maiden
who should bring him the most Gus
tom during the year.
Keen competition resulted. At
the end Of the year it was found
that the prize had been won by a
widow of sixty years. Quite glee-
fully she took her husband home
and introduced him to her eight
sons 1t is said that she was so
well pleased with her bargain that
she induced large number of rela-
tives to give their patronage to the
tailor permanently.
This idea of the tailor seemed
good to a number of other business
men of the continent, and for a
time there was quite an eruption of
advertisements and posters an
nouncing husbands to be disposed
Of.
Every New Years day a large
Viennese firm of bootmakers was
wont to offer a husband to the lady
whose foot was considered to be the
smallest and most shapely of the
year guaranteeing at the same time
to set the couple up in business
should such help be needed.
For over twenty years was this
practice continued, until the head
of the firm, an old widower, fell in
love with and himself married the
Cinderella footed lady, who, being
Of an ultra jealous disposition,
sternly vetoed the customs contin-
uance.
Only recently Berlin tradesman
issued circular promising to be-
stow a husband, in the person Of
his son, upon the spinster who shall
within a years space collect the
most coupons, one Of which is given
with each purchase to the value of 5
marks. To the prize husband as a
gift he has promised to be-
stow share in his business.
Some years ago a Leeds firm cir
culated among its customers attrac-
tive tokens, wherein was depicted
stylishly dressed man surrounded
by the legend, "a Husband For a
Guinea" signifying that such as
that amount on the firms
goods were allowed one chance in a
,afie for an eligible young man,
he junior partner in the house
London Tit-Bits.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
His Sons West Side.

GLOW are you, Mr.. Smith? How
is that son of yours making it with
his new motor bicycle?"
ooh, he had quite a tumble the
other day" replied Mr.. Smith. "Ht
was speeding at about forty miles
an hour along Il rough macadam
road when all of sudden the darn
machine stopped stone still, but my
son kept on going from the momen
tum and slid along the road for
about fifty feet before he could stop
himself"
"You don't sayl Did it hurt your
SON."
"No, it didn't hurt him to speak
of, but he tore the west side of his
pants"
"Tore the what ?"
"Tore the west side of his pants. !"
"Well, in the name of whizzine
wheels, what side of your sons
pants is the west side?"
"Why, the side the son sets on"
.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

When the Stem ach, Heart, or Kid
ney nerves get weak, then these or.
gens always fail. Don't drug the stom
ach, nor stimulate the Heart or Kid
neys. That is simply a makeshifl.
Get prescription known to Druggists
every where rs DR.. Shoop's Restora-
tive. The Restorative il prepared ey-
pressly for these weak Inside nerves.
Strengthen these nerves, build them up
with DR.. Shops Rcstorative-ta blets
or liquid and see how quickly help
Will come. Free sample test sent OF
request by Dr. Shoop. Racine, Wis
Your health is surely worth this sam
pie test. Gorrell's Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
A FRENCH WEDDING.
The Way a Marriage In the Country
Districts Is Conducted.


Districts Is Conducted.
Sometimes a country wedding
passed, and that was always a pref
ty sight. A marriage is always an
important affair in France in every
class of life. There are long dis
cussions with all the members OF
the two families. The cure, the
notary, the patron Gf the young
man is a workman), are all consult
ed, and there are as many. negotia-
tions and agreements in the most
humble families as in the grand
monde of the Faubourg st. Ger
main. Almost all French parents
give dot of some kind to their chill
dren, and whatever the sum is, ell
ther 500 francs or 1000 francs, it is
always scrupulously paid over to the
notary.
The wedding day is a long one.
After the religious ceremony in the
church all the wedding party
members of the two families and a
certain number of friends-adjour
to the hotel of the little town for a
breakfast, which is long and most
abundant. Then comes the crown
ing glory of the day-a country
walk along the dusty highroad to
some wood or meadow, where they
can spend the whole afternoon.
1t is pretty to see the little pro-
cession trudging along, the bride in
all her wedding garments, white
dress, white shoes, wreath and veil;
the groom in a dress coat, top hat,
white cravat and waistcoat, with
white ribbon bow on his sleeve.
Almost all the girls and young wo-
men are dressed in white or light
colors; the mothers and grandmoth-
ers (the whole family turns out) in
black, with flowers in their bon
nets.
There is usually fiddler walking
ahead making most remarkable
sounds on his old cracked instru-
ment, and the younger members of
the party take an occasional gallop
along the road. They are generally
very gay. There is much laughing
and from time to time a burst Of
song. 1t is always a mystery to me
how the bride keeps her dress and
petticoat so clean, but she does,
with that extraordinary knack all
Frenchwomen seem to have of hold,
ing up their skirts.
They passed often under the wall
Of the chateau, for a favorite rest
ing place was in our woods. At the
entrance of the alice verte, where it |
widens out little, the moss makes
a beautiful soft carpet, and the big |
trees give perfect shade. We heard
sounds of merriment one day when
we were passing, and we stopped to
look on from behind the bushes,
where we couldn't be seen.-Mme.
Washington in Scribner's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
Fruit Cures.

"Grapes are wonderful things,
said a wine grower. '1n Switzer-
land they have in the autumn q
grape cure. Thousands of anaemiC
and nervous persons are benefited
by this cure. Eating a huge bunch
of grapes every ten minutes all day
long, their cheeks soon bloom, they
soon recover their health again.
"Fruit, all fruit, is medicinal. AS
a drink cure and as blood purifier,
what is there better than an apple Z
Did you ever hear of currant leaf
poultices for govt? They'are excel
lent, | assure you. And black cur
rant jelly in water is a remedy for
sore throat.
"Pineapples are good for diphthe-
ria, strawberries for rheumatism.
mulberry juice for fevers, elderber-
ry for chills and lemon for colds,
for headache and for bile. "-Cincin-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
Drop by Drop

the offensive discharge caused by Mas
Catarrh falls from the back Of the nos,
into the throat, setting up an inflan
nation that is likely to mean >Chroli'
Bronchitis. The most satisfG ctory
remedy for Catarrh is Ely's Cream
Balm, and the relief that follows even
the first application cannot be told fl
words. Don't suffer day longer from
the discomfort of Nasal Catarrh. Cream
Balm is scld by all druggists for 81
cents, or mailed by Ely Bros., Sc War
reE Street, New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
Military Marches.

In military music the march occu,
pies a prominent position and has
been employed not only to stimu-
late courage, but also from about
the middle of the seventeenth CEN
fury to insure the orderly advance
Of troops. One of the earliest in
stances of rhythmical march is the
Welsh war strain, "The March of
the Men of Harlech," which is sup
posed to have originated during the
siege of Harlech castle in 146S. In
England the military march was of
somewhat later development. Sir
John Hawkins in his History of
Music" tells us that its character
istic was dignity and gravity, in
which respect it differed greatly
from the French, which was brisk
and alert. And apropos Of this
subject the same author notes a
witty reply of an Elizabethan sol
der to the French Marshal Biron's
remark that ''the English march,
being beaten by the drum, was slow,
heavy and sluggish" "That may
be true" he said, "but slow as it is
it has traversed your masters coun-
try from one end to the other. -
Chambers Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
A Sailor No Longer.

Painting is almost a continuous
performance on some of the ocean
liners. "On a certain ship one
day." said Il traveller, 81 put my
hand on freshly painted ventila-
tor, and while removing the white
smear / fell into conversation with
the seaman who was responsible for
the trouble. He was an elderly
chap, and he had visited many out
landish places. As he piled the
brush we had an interesting chat.
Hoy long have you been sailor ?
said finally. Sailor the old man
grumbled, dipping his brush into the
can. Bless yer heart. sir. I'm no
sailor nowadays. I'm a bloomin'
artist, that's wot | ami"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
A Geyser Clock.

One of the most curious clocks in
the world is said to be that which
tells the time TO the inhabitants of
a little American backwoods town.
The machinery, which is nothing
but a face, hands and lever, is con-
nected with geyser which shoots
out an immense column of hot wa
ter every thirty-eight seconds. This
spouting never varies to the tenth
of a second. Every time the water
spouts up it strikes the lever and
moves the hands forward thirty
eight seconds. = American Home
Monthly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
No Hurry.

The American traveller who en-
deayors to hasten the comfortably
gated orient against its wish soon
comes to halt. That was the ex-
perience of "a Woman Alone In
the Heart of Japan"
"Make the hickman hurry. have
a date and can't wait here all day."
she said to the "boss hickman" at
the station. He blazed like a fiery
dragon.
"Vell, you get so mad, you no can
wait for dis, you go find nodder rick
shaw" he said.
She answered very meekly:
Dear friend, you do not know
me. | am not the least bit mad.
This is only gentle American hus-
tie. If you want me to be real mad,
l will show you the difference"
"Vell, you vas almoS' mad" he in
sisted. "You seem JUS like mad
when you say: NO can wait. Mus
have rickshaw quick. Hurry upi"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
Fraternal Orders.

Rockbi idge Lodge, No. SO. 10. o. F.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Fel-
lows Hall
Lexington Lodge, No. Sc, K. Of P.
ueets 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 3rd Nor.
lay nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, No1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday
nights In each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lex. Council, No. 179, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, meets every
Friday night at Odd Fellows He'll.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
CARRYING UMBRELLAS.
Fey People Manage Them to the Bos'
Advantage.


Curious about how some people
carry umbrellas" said Mr.. Stormel
/ ton. eve think the ostrich is g
stupid bird because with its head
buried in the sand it thinks it:
whole body is hidden from every
body. But plenty of men are quite
ss stupid as that in their manner
bf carrying an umbrella.
"They carry it in such a way as
to protect the front Of their bodies
and appear to think they have them.
selves wholly protected, while all
the time the water is gayly dripping
down their backs. The fact is that
not many men know how to carry
an umbrella when it rains.
'If 1t rains and blows then in.
stinctiyely they hold the umbrella
toward the wind to keep the UNI
brella from being blown inside out
as well as to protect themselves
from the rain. This is proper. But
when the rain is coming down
Straight they carry their umbrellas
in all sorts of ways, in which they
reveal more or less of their personal
characteristics.
'Here, for instance, is a man who
carries his umbrella held in his
right hand with the hand straight
in front of and in line with his ell.
bow and upper arm, this being the
easiest way to carry it. Held in this
manner the umbrella really shelters
completely only his head and the
right side of his body. The rain
drips from it on his left shoulder
and down his left side. He is either
lazy or thoughtless. He is probably
both.
Again we may meet a man car
rying an umbrella at the cost of
considerable effort around in front
Of the center line of his body, which
is correct as to that position, but
carrying it there too far forward,
with the result that while he keeps
perfectly dry on his face side, yet
more or less water drips down his !
back--a man fnicky and particular
about the front he presents, about |
appearances, but not so mindful of |
the substance.
"And then we meet the man who J
carries his umbrella with fore arm |
straight in line with his elbow, for
the greater ease of that position OF !
the arm, but with the hand slightly |
turned so as to make the umbrella
more completely cover him or with
that end in view, which end, how
ever, it does not accomplish, for
with the umbrella top tilted it does
not >coyer so large an area as it
does when carried in a horizontal
plane. This is a man who is lazy,
but trying by that twist of the hand
to get something for nothing or
much effort.
"And then We may occasionally
meet a man who is carrying his UNI
brella in the best possible position
for the purposes of the best possible
protection to be gained from it, this
being square in front Of him, with
he umbrella handle all but touch
ng the center of the front edge Of
he rim of his hat, carried so as to
protect him as far as may be both
pack and front, while he carries the {
as low down as can be {
without touching his hat on top,
hus giving himself also protection
IS far as possible down around to-
yard his feet. And here we find {
man who knows intelligently what |
an be done with the means at his
and who is willing to put
orth the effort required to bring q
hose means to their utmost eff. O
iencY."-New York Sun. |
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
WAYS Of the Cuban.

Without doubt the best index to
Cuban character is to be found in
his conversation. Standing in the
streets of his native village, sober,
discussing with his neighbor crops,
the weather or other like common
place, he habitually uses an excited
manner, ford language and exag-
gerated gesticulation that elsewhere
in the world would cause perhaps
his reproof for disorder or put him
under suspicion of being drunk or
lunatic. A popular and oft re-
peated proyerb, "a man has no
small enemies" affords almost as
good a pointer. This means that Of
equal Importance in his view is the
threat of pin prick or of the dead
ly stroke of dagger Such an emo
tional, unselfcontained nature, such
an exaggerated, strained view Of
things, can but constantly lead to
foolish extremes.-Army and Navy
Life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20
With Loss of Interest.

There is police court magistrate
of st. Louis who frequently evinces
pretty wit in dealing with fresh
or facetious offenders.
To one vagrant brought before
him not long ago his honor put the
question, "What occupationP"
"Nothin' much at present." flip
PANTY responded the prisoner; Gust
curculatin' round, Judge"
Retired from circulation for thir-
ty days." dryly observed his honor
70 the clerk Of the court,-Harpsrs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

The finest Coffee Substitute ever
made, has recently been produced by
DR.. Shocp of Racine, Wis. You don't
have to boil it t, cnty or thirty min.
utes. Made in o. minute" says tn,
doctor Health Coffee IS really tn,
closest Coffee Imitation ever yet pro
drced. Not a araln OF real coffee In il
either. Health Coffee Imitation is
made from pure toasted cereals or
gains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really il
would fool an expert-were he TO I'M
knowingly drink it for Coffee. J.McD.
Adair
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

Some what outspoken is the Penang
Gazette. 1t remarked recently: "Nev-
or has there been in The worlds history
such flabby. helring-gutted parody
OF an administration as that which Is
feel " trying 10 control the destiny of
the British Empire TODAY"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

Mothers with little children need no
longer fear Group, colds or whooping
cough Bees Laxative Cough Syrup
tastes good 1t works off the cold
through the bowels, cuts the phlegm,
clears the head. For young and oil I i.
Guaranteed. Secure bottle at once.
For sale at b. H. Gorrell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

It's claimed Indigestion is the Nation
al disease. That's wig the demand for
Rings Dyspepsia Tablets keeps ircreas-
ing because they do the YORK. Slom]ch
trouble, dyspepsia Indigestion, bloat-
ing, etc, yield quickly, Two days trelt-
ment free. Ask your druggist about
them. For sale at b. II. G>irells drug
store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

English veterinary surgeons have
discovered a new disease in dces-mo-
tor heart. 1t appears that dogs are
very fond Of riding in motor cars, but
that their hesrts can't stand it. So
their owners must either curb this ap
petite or expect early bereavements.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

When driving in the fourth green on
Newark golf course local solicitor
sent his ball into the River Devon and
killed two-pound fish. Both ball and
fish were found together, the latter
bearing marks Of its injury.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

One of the national sports of the
mountain canton of Appenzell, in
Switzerland, is the stonethrowing con-
test, In which rocks of great size are
thrown for q prize.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

Don't worry about your kidneys
wheu You can obtain 80 days treatment
Of Pineules for SLIGO. these little glob-
ules bring relief in the frst dose. Eack-
ache, Lumbago, aud Rheumat SIN Weld
quickly. If not satisfied your money
refunded. This is Il fir offer ycu can't
lo5a. Sold at b. II. Gorr,ll's drug
store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

When it comes to founding uews-
papers, Dancl Frederick Shrimer Of
Dayton, o., has record oobably TN
equaIed by eny other man in the
country. During his Il years he has
established 36 newspapers. 30 of which
still survive
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

To cure a cold first move the bowels.
Bee Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently
on the bowels, drives out the cold,
clears the head. It's pleasant to take
and mothers highly recommend it for
colds, Group aid whooping cough,
Guaranteed to give satisfaction ormoney
refunded. Equally good for young and
old. Fer sale ut b. IL. GOrrelps drug
store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

Lieut.. II. Ekelund of Jonkoping,
Swe den. claims to have made an i'm
portant invention in fuel saving. Ac
coruing to his method, peat is used IN
>hape Of powder and IS said to give
sufficient heat to use steel In furnace
without the use of coal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

The gypsies of Granada, Spain. are
unique among the rece as cave dwelers,
living in recesses followed out OF a hill.
side not far from the city,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

The smoke from the bowl of ones
pipe is blue. because, coming direct
from the red hot tobacco, it is very
lhiqhly oxidiZed; hut the smoke FROM
ones lips is gray, because 1t Is highly
Tatcred and hydro ca. BOMBED
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money If PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure IN to IA days. soc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

THANKS give !or the dinner spread
upon the cloth so white.
The meats and sweets and viands all
so tempting TO the sight.
But more than all I'm grateful for my
blessed appetite.
ARTHUR J. BURDICK.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

years, exceed the combined sales
Of all the other packaged coGees.
In scaled packages only for
your protection. Don't buy loose
r-sss.T
coffee out Of a bag, bin or tin that
the roastct is ashamed to seal in a
.~.sE-
package with his Fame on it.
If your grocer won't supply
write to
ARBUCKlE BROS.
New York CRY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-11-20

who take vacations in Sanitariums,
on featherweight rations, Bat tie
healthy vigorous manhood AID
womanhood that constitute tie
useful majority. The frs. roasted
pf5al,ct j Z coffee; sales Of Asbuck-
les ARIOSA Coffee for 81
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-09-07
Sc ACABO e. DOLOR

Con el anestesioo <DentudoS
to obtiene ID completa ausencia del
dolor en- todas las estraccionea den
tales, De venta en- Ia farmacia de
xColon,. Plaza principal, San
Juan. Diriiase la correspondence
Al sefior M. M. P. o. Box AL San
Juan.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-09-07
Al que |e iinteIese

Sc vende un bonito monumen
to funerario de marmol con TN Vi
drio, acabado de recibir de Paris.
Pesa 1900 kil6gramos, con TN valor
de $50 pesos puesto en- el muelle de
San Juan. Las personas que quie-
ran comprarlo que Sc dirijan al
apartado AL, San Juan P. R.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-09-07
Contrastas de EacOrIas cOmpetas ncuYendoIos edcos

Para trspichesy desmenuzadoraSa Cen.
tral Guanlca, San Vicente, Juanita,
Cambslache, Resoluei6n J Bu nAvista
Para Calsp tadotes, Iafay cite
e. AToyo,'
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-09-07

direction profession fin podamos
de cnes enve empares de los alogos
paradi distribution gratis
ce de negoos
caendaio d aho 1908
THE ADVERTISING COMPANY OF PUERTO RICO
OLA CoMPANIA DE ANUNCIos DE PERTo RICo)
Ofcns principal al Allen Steet San Juan.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-09-07
NILA(ROSO OES(UBRINIFNT0

Por eg6a San Mag especaidad dnica geneO de
lG P Napo cua anazando in6ndad de heas
medna de India despu de proundo estudo soe las eufee
sfcas ha encondo medic de cuas radicalmente
del mercuo combe enemedads
por dcha suanc 81 ratamento ncismo las
vegetables composition solo entan he
bas medcna de India Las pdoas nyecci6n han o darados
magroso omp cu6n de tod las enermedde de
Ilas Was urinarias de ambos
magroso PzZo gran medcamento casimO para
cOmpa destruction de TODD baso sidleo pur6ca Ia
dendola b de odo virus dando saud
nundd ear production de tan terrible enemedd Teniendo
segudad da aacada de de aqueas en
dho medcamentos para
peedade ncreduos pon despu del
fnsmo bondd de los
esaece denuea meor efcaa mpOnderabe aquOs
nteresadas magastar So saud
de Puerto Ro Fana del doctor del doctor Guermety
Dpu6n s4o Barcelona spha cOnaa gratis
II eacritO
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-09-07
BIRD Y BARC

Comercantes mportadores de Mercancas, Provsiones
Capitalization superior GPacd>, >,-Especiaidad en-
teiidos calzado. Fajardo. P. r.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-09-07

Para Triple efectos, tachos, bombas J.
accessories Centrales, Lafayette, Arroyo,
Juanita, Bayam6n, Plaxuela, Barceloneta,
San Vicente, Vega Baja, ProVidencia, Pat.
Las, Neresdita, Yahucoa Ruena Vista c.:
roinai
Rn..a LII l.IIn,.I 9. r. q,