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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
ROCKBRIDGE
DEMOCRATIC STATE
Senatorial Primary

To the Democratic Voters OF Rock.
bridge County, Va.
Notice ls hereby given, that a Phi
mary Election will be held on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 1907,
between the hours of sunrise and sun
set, at the various voting precincts
in Rock bridge County, for the purpose
Of nominating a Den ocretic Candidate
for the State Senate for the 22nd Sena-
torial District. composed OF the Coun-
ties OF Rock bridge and Bedford and
the City OF Buena Vista.
All candidf ties for the State Senate,
must give notice Of their candidacy, In
writing, to the Chairman OF the Demo
cratic Committees in the Counties and
City composing saiu District, thirty
(30) days prior to the day fixed for said
primary.
Rules and regulations for the conduct
OF the said primary will be hereafter
given
FRANK MOORE, Chairman
Dem. Elk. Comtee. Rockbridge Co.
VIM. EUBANK, Chairman
Dem. Elk. Comtee. Bedford Co,
W. t. PAXTON, Chairman
Dem. Elk. Comtee. City of Buena Vista.
June IL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Gov. Swanson Praises Cadets

The following letter compIi.
mentary of the corps of V. NJ. l.
cadets at the jamestown ExpOsl-
ton, was read by. General Shlpp
last lh lrsday or the occasion OF
commencement at the Virginia
Military Institutes:
+ My dear General: wish to ex.
rress to you, and through you to
the officers and cadets of the Vir.
ginia Military Institute, my APP
probation of their splendid con-
duct while at the encampment at
the jamestown Exposition, and
the file and soldierly bearing of
the cadets. AS Governor of this
State l felt pride in their superb
conduct. The cadets OF the Vir-
ginia Military Institute added rev
lsurels to their fame and add.
tiOnal affection for therl by the
people of Virginia. feel great
pride in having in this State
corps Of such fire cadets.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) CLAUDE A. SWANSON
~ Governor of Virginia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Ladies 800 to $3.50
Children's-25 and so cents
A few specials in SKIRTS

Black Mohair high luste excellent quality and weight fash
ionable cut, and unusual value at $500.
Linen and Linen finish Skirts l25 to $3.50
We do not doubt that we have the most complete and
varied line of Summer Dress GoodsLawns Organizes etc.
in town Some very handsome designs and coorLgs among
Them that look like hand painted goods They and
printed by the Arnold Print Works of North Adams, Mass
who beat the world at that class of work We have
quisite assortment of them and make very interesting
to the ladies who love look at pretty things The better
range from 70 to 81 cents yard; others low ID
cents few designs fOm last at 10 and III cents
that worth to IS cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Death of Mrs. d. %. Radford

Mrs. Alberta V. Radford died at
her LONE at East Lexington Sun
day morning after lingering Ill
ness from complications. She was
aged 81 years, The funeral was
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Charles
Many, pastor of the Baptist
church, Monday afternoon in the
Lexington Presbyterian church,
Mrs. Radford being commune
cant of that church. The re-
mains were buried in the Lexing.
ton cemetery.
Mrs. Radford was a Miss Ed
wards before marriage, daughter
of Mr.. Thomas B. Edwards. and
was twice married. her first nus
band being Mr.. Cyrus Trevey.
Her second husband, Mr.. d. B.
Radford, survives; also several
children, one by her first marriage.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Badly liked Up

Abra ham Brown OF Winterton, n.
Y, had a very remarkable experience;
he says: "Dc ctors got badly mixed up
over me; one said heart disease; two
called 1t kidney trouble; the fourth,
blood poison, and the fifth, stomach
and liv-r trouble; but none OF them
helped me; so my wife advised trying
Electric Bitters, which are restoring
me to perfect health. One bottle did
me more good than ell the five doctors
prescribed" Guaranteed to cure
blood poison, weakness and all stom-
ach, liver and kidney complaints, by
B. H. Gorrell, druggist, SOC.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Announcement for State
Senate

LEXINGTON, Va. June II, 1907
TO the Democrats Of the 22d Senato rial
District:
| respectfully announce that | am a
candidate for the State Senate, from
the Cpd Senatorial District. composed
OF Bedford and Rockbridge Counties,
and the City of Buena Vista; subject
70 nomination hJ the Democratic pri-
mary, to be held on the 18th day Of
August next have been led to think
that some experience in the General
Assembly, and familiarity with the laws
affecting every department of the State
government, gained b. the discharge
of official duties In various positions,
would make my service in the Senate
{ I some value to the people of the dis
trict; and IL il is the wish of the Demo
Gratis that l should represent the dis
trict In the Senate, | will give my best
eflorts to the service Of the people.
June 10 ROBERT CATLETT.
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Cooke \ iIs0n

Miss Susie Maybe Wilson,
daughter of the late Dr.. Johr T.
Wilson of Lexington, vas nHrrIed
last Wednesday evening, June 10,
1907, to Mr.. Marion E,tes Cocke
of H0llins, Va. The ceremony
was solemnized in the Second
Baptist church in Richmond at
$3.50 o'clock. The Rev. Braxton
Taylor of Hollins, and the Rev.
DR.. w. r. l.. Smith, the pastor of
the church, olliciated.
The bride was exqulsitely
gowned in white messaine satin,
trimmed with rose point lace, and
her veil wes caught with spray
of lilies of the valley.
After their bridal trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooke will make their home
at Hollins.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Tuesday


A full meeting of the Board OF
Supervisors was held yesterday
| Tuesday at the Courthouse.
In the matter Of the petition of
E. B. Clark and others for change
of road near Naturai Bridge
quarry ON James River, the owners
of land through which changes
are to be made were summoned to
appear at the next meeting OF the
board and show cause why the
change should not be made In ac-
cordance with the report of the
viewers.
In the matter of the petition of
Mark Haitian, Sr., and others for
change of road through through
the lands of G. j. Wilhelm, Z W.
Hamburger and Franklin Links
wiler, the latter interested were
directed 20 be summoned before
the board at the hext eeung to
show cause why the road should
not be established, unless damages
In the meanwhile should be ac-
cepted.
The board as whole was ep-
pointed CON mittee to consider
the petition of G. G. kirkpatrick
and others for bridge-Cver North
River at Alone, and the beard will
employ an expert, if necessary, in
order to get the best information
possible.
a. M. Goodbar was recommend
ed for the position of San joe
scale inspector for Buffalo district.
W. S. hopkins and supervisors
r. L. Patterson and G. A. Ayers
we're appointed a committee to
audit the accounts of County
Treasurer Moore, and report on
the same.
Tie commissioners of the reve-
nue. for the various districts report
ed on the number of telephone
lines, etc., in their respective dis
tricts. This Information will be
forwarded to the State Corpora"
ton Commission in order that the
lines may be assessed.
Supervisor Whitmore and Clerk
were instructed to have
certain repairs made to the county
Jail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
FraternaI Order Officers

The following officers of Rock
bridge Lodge Of Odd Fellows were
elected last Thursday night for
the ensuing elk months: Messrs.
j. Lyons, noble grand; j. H.
Thompson, vice grand; j. V.
Grinstead, recording secretary ;
w. s. Masters, financial secretary !;
y. K. Woodward, treasurer; F. p.
Rhodes, chaplain.
The officers for Lexington Lodge
Knights of Pythias were elected
last Light Tuesday as follows
for the ensuing six months ::
Messrs. q. F. Reveley, chancellor
commander; +. L. Conner. vice.
chancellor; r. Z. Gillock, prelate !;
o. ID. Masters, master of work; j..
V. Grinste' d, keeper of records
and seal; A. T. Shields, master of
exehecker; j. NJ. WitLrow, master
Of finance; G.. A. Rhodes, master
ut arms w. G.. Firebaugh, inner
guard W. b. Harrison, outer
guard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Better Mail Facilities Wanted
by Natural Bridge

Residents of Natural Bridge dis
trict, especially in the neigh Dor
hoods Of Fsncy Hill and Buffalo
Mills, who were affected by the
discontinuance some time ago OF
he star mail route from Lexing.
ton via Fancy Fill to Natural
Bridge, are making a fight for
better service. As an outcome of
this agitation, delegI tim of rep
resentative citizens fr- IN that sec
ton were in LexingtoL last Fri
day to meet with Congressman H..
ID. Flood and Postofflce Inspector
l.. II. Mitchell, in order to lay the
matter before them, with the hope
that better facilities might be es-
tabllshed. The gentlemen were
frank in their statements of
present CO nditions, and weret en-
phatic that some change was need
ed. Some of the patrons favored
the re-estaElishment Of the star
route from Lexina ton to the Nat
urfl Bridge, while others though hit
that better service would follow
the establishment of rural outes.
Mr.. Mitchell listened patiently
to all the suggestions mads, and
stated that the department was
anxious,to give the very best SER
tice possible, and that If the peo-
pie interested could ag ee upon
any one plan, be thought there
would be no difficulty in securing
what they wanted. Mr.. Mitchell
sill remain here for some time, and
will go over the ground, ascertain
lag the exact conditions before
his report.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Mrs. Glenn KILLED by Lightning

Mrs. Susan Virginia Glenn, wife
of Mr.. j. E. Glenn, was struck by
lightning last Sunday afternoon at
her home east of Lexington, and
was instantly killed. She and her
husband in the afternoon about
1 O'Clock started to her mcther's
home, Mrs. Madison DAVIS, who
lives nearby, when seeing the ap.
preach If a storm, they decided to
remain at hone. Mr.. Glenn went
on to the house, while his wife
gave her attention to gathering up
some young fowls. While attempt
ing to open the door of his house,
Mr.. Glenn received an electric
shock, ana recovering himself dis
covered that his wife was lying in
the yard dead, having been struck
by lightning. She VS. near a
wire fence, aid it is supposed the
electricity lehped from the wires
to her body, causing instanteous
death. Her clothing was consider
able torn, though the body was
very little disfgured.
The funeral was held Tuesday
morning from the Lexington Bap-
list church, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. DR.. Charles Manly. The
was made in the Licking
ton cemetery.
Mrs. Glenn was aged about AZ
years. She leaves her husband
and several children, who have the
sympathy Of the entire comm unity.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
A Dangerous Deadlock

that sometimes terminates fatally, is
the stoppage Of liver and bowel func-
tions. To quickly end this condition
without disagreeable sensations, DIR,
Kings New Life Pills should always
be your remedy. Guaranteed abso-
lutely satisfactory in every case CT
money back, at B. II. GorrelPs drug
store 25c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
A Real, Wonderland

South Dakota, with it's rich silver
mines, bonanza farms, wide ranges and
strange natural formations, is VERT
able wonderland. At Mound City, in
the home of Mrs, f. ID. Clapp, won
derful case of healing has lately oc-
Cured. Her son seemed near
death with lung and throat trouble
Exhausting coughing spells occurred
every five minures, writes Mrs. Clapp,
when begar giving DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the great medicine, that
saved his life and completely cured
him." Guaranteed for coughs and
colds. throat and lung troubles, by b.
H, GorrelI, druggist. SOC. and $1.0O.
Trial bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Commencement Exercise at the
". Al. I.aCIOsed Thursday

Commencement Exercise at the
". Al. I.sC1osed Thursday
Last Thursday, June 20, 1907,
was graduation dry at the Vlr.
ginia Military Institute, and
twenty-e eight young men receives
their diplomas as full graduates of
the institution. The exercis Is
were held in Stonewall Jackson
Hall, and the spacious auditorium
was crowded to the doors to accor-
modate the friends and relatives
who were present. The rostrum
was handsomely decore ted, and
was occupied by General Ship,
the superintendent, and by men,
bers of the faculty and the Board
of Trustees ard distinguished
alumni. Cacet Captain George
w. Nichols of South Ca:olina,
was valedictorian, and tn address
before the graduating class w,s
delivered by Hon. n. d. Food,
member of Congress hcm THE dis
trict. Mr.. Flood, also, in most
graceful terms, presented the
Jackson-H HOPE medals to the two
highest Ct the distinguished grad
yates.
Following Is the list of full
graduates, their names appearing
in the order CT class standing: a
George w. Nichols, Spartan
burg, South Caroline.
Murray F. Edwards, Kirkwood,
Missouri.
George NJ. Peek, Hampton, Vir-
GINA.
John f. Townes, Petersburg,
Robert C. Barrett, Smithfeld,
Leslie w. SydnCr, Stanton,
Leo G.. Sheridan, Lexington,
Harry A. Tabb, Roanes, yir-
GINA.
Charles A. Lyerly, Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
Sey mour Paul, Harrisonburg,
Thomas f. Sebrell, Jr., Norfolk,
Virginia.
w Med. Diggs, L}nchburg,
Hickman Beckner, Winchester,
kentucky.
S. Allen Charlton, Dallas, Tex
Is.
AIfonz j. Stude, Houston, Tex
ls.
Fred S. Markham, Beaumont,
Teyas.
Julian N. Major, Mitchells. Vir-
,inia.
Halcombe G. Adams. Lynch
'urg, Virginia.
j. Devereux O'Rsilly, New Or
cans. LOUISIANA.
George II. Fulton, Netlle Ridge,
'irgil ia.
Charles 4. Kahn, Dallas, Texas.
Donald A. Fraser, San Antonio,
'eXas.
Vim. H. Gill, Round Hill, Vir-
mia.
Wistar w. Barkedale. SutherIin,
'irginla.
T. Carson Taliaferro, { harlolte,
forth Carolina.
Guy NJ. Harrison, Fredericks
urg, Virginia.
VIM. T. Johnson, Crescent, West
re-
Caleb S. Fudge, Chicas 80, Hi
ois.
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V. NJ. /. Alumni Smoker

The annual smoker" Of the V. NJ. /.
Alumni was held ia the mess hall last
Wednesday night, and the affair was
one of interest. Mr.. G. D. Letcher in
troduced Mr. Wheatley of Washington,
d. c., who acted as POSTMASTER.
Among those who responded were W.
T. Shields Of the Board Of Visitors, Col.
E. W. Nichols and Col. Hunter. Pendle-
ton Of the V. NJ. |. faculty, DR.. j. H.
Latane and Prot. ID. G. Humphreys of
the Washington and Lee faculty, Mr..
Letcher and several of the visiting
alumni. Light refreshments were
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
pcstoftice for the week ending June
"A, 1907:
Branch, James
Csrtmell, Nathaniel M.
Fix, Miss Jennie
Gorechase, Brit
johnson, Alice
Mohen, THY
Twan, Silepessa
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, P. A. g.,
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Springfield
Gazette Co,YesbondeNce

June 25.-Misses Grace, Ethel and
Scotia Starke left Monday for trip to
Jamestown.
Mr.. j. H. McClelland and Mrs. E.
Sanley Jeffress returned to Norfolk
Tuesday, after a visit to their home
here.
Messrs. Ross and Hiram Moore visit
ed friends here Sunday.
Mr.. w. d. Fry continues quite sick.
Miss Sallie Gillian and Mr.. j. b.
Thompson of Buchanan spent Sunday
with the Misses Starke.
CLOVER BLOSSOM.
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Large Oak Tree

Mr.. l.. P. Thompson while recently
visiting his son, Mr.. j. w. Thompson
pear Longwood, measured large line
oak tree between. the lands Of the old
j. d. Houston and John Barger farms,
and two feet above ground the tree
measuled 25 feet in circumference. This
is supposed to be the largest tree in all
that section.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
LINENS

Is your supply of linens complete? If not in a
position to You money them We bought the best and
largest stock have had just before big advance in
price, and marked them the actual cost basis All pure
linen Napkins from 25 to - so per dozen The latter
regular $500 goods which saving of ten per
Table Damashs Towels etc. etc. all in the proportion
We a good stock of B ached and Brown CottOns "A
much less than they would today and brands
them very at price Tley yours a
modest profit if you wa t any
season already India LII French and Persian Lawns
Batses Wash Chiffon all selling FIRE .ly and promise
be higher the advances We have spec al IL
SEA ISLAND BATTE at Is cents 81 inches vide fine and sheer
that cannot be matched under 20 or 81 ents.
HOSIERY We show sple did asso tment in BIac
White and Tan, both plain and lace from 10 to 6Oc pair
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Daughters of Contederacy

The executive committee of
Mary GUSTS Lee Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy,
will meet in the reception room of
jackson Hospital on Thursday
morning from II to IL o'clock.
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson will
meet the Chapter on Friday after
noon from $50 to $50 o'clock.
No further notice will be given,
and all members are expected to
be present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26

w. K. Ward Of Dyersburg, Tenn,
writes; "Thls is to certify that have
used Orlno Laxative Fruit Syrup for
chronic constipation, and it has proven,
without doubt, to be thorough,
practical remedy for this trouble, and
it is with pleasure offer my conscien-
tious reference Sold by B. II. Cor
rell. druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Letter Carriers to Meet

Mr.. G. B. Conner, president of
the Rural Letter Carriers Assoc
iation of Rockbridge, has issued a
call for meeting at the Court
house In Lexington, Thursday,
July 4th, at 1920 a. m. All the
rural carriers of Rockbridge are
urged to be present. .
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
A Lesson In Health

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's
Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and
will positively cure all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. 1t strengthens the
whole system. Sold by B. Il. Gorrell,
druggist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
VIII Cure Consumption

A. A. Herren, Finch, Ark, writes;
"Foley's Honey and Tar is the best prep
aration. for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. I know that il has cured con-
sumption in the first stages. You
never heard Of any one using Poley's
Honey and Tar and not being satisfied.
Scld-by B. H. Gorrell, druggist.
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In the Circuit Court of Rock bridge
County, the 9th day Of June, 1907.
Thomas EVANS, Admr., c. II. A.
OF NELSON HoLTs, decd Plaintiff
w.
WILLIAM JOHNSON, j. A. WILKINSON
Trustee, and g. F. NICELY, Trustee
Defendants
VIRGINIA.:
IN CHANCERY


1he object OF this suit is to subject
the real estate OF the defendant Will
liam Johnson to the payment Of the
Judgment due the llain'iff and to the
payment OF such other debts and liens
as may be proven against him in this
suit.
And affidavit having been made and
filed that William Johnson, one Of the
defendants in this snit, is not II sident
of the State OF Virginia, 1t Is ordered
that he appear hele within flfteea days
.fter due rublics ion of this order and
do what may be necessary to protect
his interest IN this snlt
A copy-Teste;
r. II. WITT. Deputy
for A. T. Shields, Clerk.
Paul NJ Fenlck, pa. June l2-4t
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ThF 6azftte
LEXINGTON. Va. June 26, 1907
New Advertisements

Graham 4 Co. cash stlaw hat sale.
4 VIM. NJ. McElwee-Peoples National
Bank dividend notice.
s. w. announcement for
House of Delegates.
Democratic Executive Committees
notice OF primary elections.
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To Mothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for
Children They cearse the stomach,
act on the liver. make a slckly child
strong and healthy. A certain cure for
worms. Sold by all druggists, 25c.
Sample FREE. Address. Allen 5. Ohm
sted. Iekoy. N Y
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Here's Good Advice

o. S. Woolever. one Of the best
known merchants of LIE Raysville N.
Y, says; "If you are ever troubled with
piles, apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
1t cured me of them for good 20 years
ago." Cures every sore, wound, burn
or abrasion. 25c. at r. H. Gorrelps
drug store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26

II you will make inquiry 1t will be
reyslation to 5 yo% aow ,I many suGeoms
form or another. If'the patient Is not
beyond medical aid, Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure. 1t never -disappoints.
Sold by B. H. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Announcement for The House
of Delegates

Editor Lexington Gazette:
wish 10 say to the voters of Rock
bridge that | will be q candidate tor the
House of Delee ates at the coming elec-
tion next fall, subject to q Democratic
Prim airy, il one Is called.
Thanking the friends who haye kind
ly proffered me their support, and So
letting the support Of others, am,
Very respectfully,
apr. 10-4t w. +, PERSON.
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Announcement for Comfy
Treasurer
LrxINarnN. NJ Nav 22

LEXINGTON, va, May %, 1907
thereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection TO the office of County
Treasurer of Rockbridge County, sub
Jet tothe Democratic primary election,
and promise fidelity TO the trust If
elected. s. X. MOORE.
uay-22
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
ASK FOR ALIENS FooT-EAsE

A powder for swollen, tired, not, smart.
ing feet. Sample sent FREE. Also
Free Sample OF the Foor-EAsR SANITARY
ooRN-PAD, q new invention. Address,
Allen s. DIN ste LeRoy, N. Y.
may 29.6t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Hon. II. st. Geo.Tncker Explains

Hon. IA. st. GeO.Tucker Explains
PresidentTucker oi the james
town Expo sition hrs iFsued Nh
official. etatement, expls ming the
action OF the h6srd of directors
in declaring fer director-gerersl
of the Exposition. Mr. Ticker
says that the action should create
no misapprehension IN the public
mind, as IL Is taken to concen
trate authority in one man in Grd-
er to secure prompt and qcick nc
ton upon Exhibition policies, ap.
ropriations ard legislation.
He seid that at Il is tine it had
become apparent that one man aL-
thority instead of authority vest
ed in seven officials, was necces-
sary to insure tie management Of
the Exposition, and for this rea-
son the directors acted, selecting
Mr.. James M Barr for the direc-
tOr-generalsbip because he had
been named as the disbursing ctli
Ger of the bankers and railroads,
who bought $300,0U0 of the Elk
position bonds.
following the action of the di
rectors last week, slers will be
taken to surtail expenses by re
ducing the number Ct officials.
Every department will Lose from
to one-Et II If it's clerks
and employer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-06-26
Lightning's Strange Freaks

During the electrical Storm last
Saturday afternoon lightning
struck the house of Mr.. Taylor
Smith near Lexington and wrought
considerable damage. The gable
and chimney were struck. The
lightning passed down the chim-
rey, tore a clock to pieces on the
mantel, leaped to the floor aud
tore hole through the same, anC
killed hen and chickens which
bad taken refuge under the house
from the storm. Mr.. Smith and
sevetal other persons were in the
room at the tir e, but aot one WINS
injured.
The same afternoon hog was
killed in IA pen on lower Main
street. Lexington, belonging to "a
colored woman. There were two
hogs in tie pen. The other
one was unhurt.