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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
New Buildings

DR.. A. D. Estill has let to con-
tract with W. B. Snead d Co., of
Lynchburg, two houses to be erect
ed en- Washington street, each to
cost about SIS, 900. with all modern
improvements. One is to be a res
idence and will occupy the site of
the old Davidson house; the other,
a fraternity hall, and will occupy
the site of the old NuckoIs house.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Thinks 1t Saved His Life

Lester M. Nelson of Naples, Maine,
says in recent Letter: II have used
DR.. Kings New Discovery many years,
for coughs and colds, and / think 1t
saved my life. l have fonnd it rela-
bic remedy for throat and lung eou:-
plants. and would no more be .yithout
a bottle than would be without food. J"
For nearly forty years New Discovery
has stood ct the head OF throat and lung
remedies. AS a preventive OF | nru-
monia, and healer of weak lungs it has
no equal. Sold under guarantee at b.
H. Gorrell's drug store zoe. and $1.OO.
Triel bottle free,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Han Storm Yesterday

A heavy rain fell yesterday after
noon, and the downpour continued
for nearly an hour. Some hail accom-
panied the rain, though the stones
were small A heavy wind prevailed at
the time. and considerable damage is
reported to phones and electric light
wires. Some trees were broken.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Personals

Personals
Mr.. James M. Senseney is in
Roanoke visiting friends.
Miss Page Clemmer of Staunton
is visiting Mrs. I. s. Burwell.
Miss Santler of Fentress, near
Norfolk, Va, lie visiting Mrs. F. G.
Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Brewer of
Pulaski City are visiting Mrs. M.
S. Humphris.
Misses Marye and Willie Moose
of Glasgow are the guests of Mrs.
J. W. Gilmore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A, Glas-
gov of Philadelphia, and Mr.. JOS
eph A. Glasgow of Staunton were
in Lexington this week visiting
their father, Mr.. William A. Glas-
cow.
Mr.. W. T. Shields left last night
for Richmond to attend a meeting
of the building committee of v.
M. l. Board Of Visitors, to con-
slider plans for the proposed new
buildings at the Institute.
DR.. Templeton Adair, who grad
uated from the Jefferson Medical
College of Philadelphia high in
his class, has returned to Lexing-
ton and is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Med. Adair.
Misses Hettie G. Anspach and
Jessie F. Young, assistants in the
High School, have gone
TO their homes for the summer,
the former at Bedford City and
the latter near Petersburg.
Rev. William S. Hammond de-
livered the address today before
the Alumni Association at the
Randolph-Macon College COM
mencement at Ashland. From
there he will go to Alexandria
where Friday he will make an adj
dress before the Sunday School
Of the Baltimore Con-
terence, M. f. Church, South.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
No Humbug

No humbug claims have to be made
for Foley's Honey and Tar, the we'll
known remedy for coughs, colds and
lung trouble. The fact that more bottles
OF Foley's Honey and Tar are used than
of any other cough remedy is the best
testimonial of its great merit. Why
then risk taking some unknown prep
Grafton when Foley's Honey and Tar
costs you no more and is safe and sure
b. II. GOrrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Tar Day Saturday

Tag Day will be observed in Lexing.
ton Saturday, under the auspices Of
the Mary Custus Lee Chapter of the
Dughters OF the ConfederacY. Every
body should invite the ladies to tag
them. Everybody will be tagged wheth-
er they invite it or not, so they had
better make up their minds to help in
the cause. The proceeds are for the
benefit of the Stonewall Jackson Me-
mortal Hospital.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
New Pipe Line

The new water pipe line being laid
from Boley's store to the bridge at
Moses Mill, is nearing completion, and
when finished will afford ample pro-
tectiou to that section of the town
against fire. The new line will also give
better facilities for water, not only on
the immediate line, but also through
out the lower section of town.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Mr.. William Walz Died in Char.
IottesYille

The death of Mr.. William Walz,
which occurred at the Universe ty
of Virginia Hospital, Charlottes-
Vile, last Thursday afternoon,
June 4, 1908, came as distinct
shock to his many friends in Lex
ington. Mr.. Wall went to the
hospital the Saturday previous, ac-
companied by his son, DR.. Louis
K. Wall, and his physician, Dr..
Charles H. Davidson, to undergo
an operation for appendicitis. The
operation was performed that af-
ternoon. His condition seemed
favorable at first. Mrs. Walz and
DR.. William F. Walz reached
Charlottesville before his death.
Mr.. Wall was born in Frankfort,
Germany, November 10, 1884, aud
in consequence was in his 74th
year. He came to America at the
age of IA, and for short time
lived in Brooklyn, N. Y. He came
to Lexington about fifty years ago,
and since that time resided here.
He conducted bakery and con-
fectionery, and by strict attention
to business amassed considerable
property. He was a member of
the Presbyterian church, of the
Masonic order, of Lee.Jackson
Camp of Confederate Veterans,
and was formerly an Odd Fellow.
He served the ConfederacY as a
member of the Rockbridge Rifles,
Company Fl, 9th Virginia lnfan.
try, Stonewall Brigade.
Mr.. Walz was twice married.
His first wife was a Miss Siler of
Rockbridge. Two children of the
union survive: Mr.. Ferd j. Wall
of the United States Weather Bu-
reau, of Louisville, KY; and Mr..
j. Lee Walz of the pharmacy de-
Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore. His second wife, who
survives, was MISS Elise Keppler
of Marburg, Germany, whom he
married in Richmond. Va. Two
sons survive; DR.. William F.
Walz of Lexington, KY, and DR..
Louis K. Wslz of Lexington, Va.
The funeral took place from the
home Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock, conducted by his pastor,
Rev, DIR. Alfred t. Graham. In
terment was made In the Lexing-
ton cemetery, with Masonic rites.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
The Best Pills Ever Sold

AFTER doctoring Is years for chronic
indigestion, and spending over two hun
bred dollars, nothing has done Inc as
much good as DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. / consider them the best pills
ever sold" writes B. F. Ayscue of Ing
leside, N. G. Sold under guarantee at
b. II. Gorrell's drug store. 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Cloth all Wool & Paint all Paint

Is cheaper than shoddy cloth or shod-
dy paint. The L. & NJ. is Zinc Metal
made into Oxide Of Zinc combined with
White lead, and then made into paint
with pure Linseed Oil in thousand gal
lon grindings and mixings, Wears long:
actual cost only Sl.20 per gallon.
Sold by McCrum Drug Co., Licking
ton: H. l.. Gilkerson, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10

The haccalaureate sermon Sun
day morning by DR.. R. H. Bennett
of Court Street Methodist church,
Lynchburg, opens the W. L. U
commencement. The boat race
Monday afternoon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10

The services of the Presbyterian
Congregation will be omitted next
Sunday on account of the exercises
in the University Chapel. The
Sunday school will be held, as
usual, at 8 80 a. m.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
In New Quarters

Messrs. Irwin & Co, have moved
their dry goods store into their spacious
and comfortable new quarters in the
Hopkins building, which they occupied
before the fire last October, The room
is the handsomest and lightest in town.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Pension Notice

A meeting of Lee-Jackson Camp, G.
w., will be held at Court House in
Lexington, Monday, June 10th. at 10
3. m, to pass on applications for pen.
sions. This will be last opp rtunity
of securing a pension on a new appli-
cation for the current year
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
PrOpertY Sale

Mr.. X. s. Bruce has purchased of
William L. Washington the old Fair
Ground property, consisting of IL acres.
The price paid was $4,000. This prop.
.erty commands one Of the most beauti-
full views around Lexington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
MaYnraItY Contesta

Municipal elections Yesterday In
neighboring to wns gave the following
results for mayor:
Busna Vista. j. Harvey Lake; Staun-
ton, H. H. Wayt; Clifton Forge, J. A.
BoYles.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Consumptiyes Made Comfortable

Foley's Honey and Tar has cured ma.
ny cases Of incipient consumption and
even In the advanced stages affords
comfort and relief. Refuse any but the
genuine Foley's honey and Tar. b. II.
Gorrell
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10

Com mnnion services will be
held at Bethesda Presbyterian
church Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. Preparatory services
Saturday morning at u o'clock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10

Farmers. mechanics. railroaders, la
borers rely on Dr. Thomas Electric
Oil. Takes the sting ont of cuts, burns
or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay
Where Nts used
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
You Should Know This

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case OF kidney or bladder trouble that
is not beyond the reach D medicine. Nc
medicine can do more Is; III, Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10

Don't think that piles cant be cured
Thousands of Obstinate cases have been
cured by Deans Ointment. 80 cents at
any drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10

After Saturday, June 18th. DR..
Burton will be in Philadelphia for
the entire summer,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
ASK FOR ALLEN'FooT-EAsB

A powder for swollen, tired, hot,
smarting feet. Sample sent free. Also
Free sample of the Foot-Ease Sanitary
Corn. Ped, new invention Address
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-06-10
Thr 6azfttR
LEXINGTON. Va. June 10, 1908
To Mothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for chill
dren. They cleanse the stomach, act
on the liver, making sickly child
strong and healthy. A certain cure for
worms. Sold by all druggists. 25c.
Sample free. Address Allen s. Ohm
sted, Leroy, N. Y.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

Der 8, it will be noticed that trained
animal acts are prominent feature
on the long and varied bill Frank
SchadFs burlesque zebra menage act,
three new herds OF trained elephants,
Wormwood's educated bears, Kerslake
and his company of pig actors and a
troupe of high school ponies are
few of the more important offerings
in the trained animal way.
1t is an all-star European company
that is presenting this seasons pro
gram. Prominent among the riders
are the wonderful Bastiens of France,
the Bedini family from Italy, Miss
Dutton from Australia, the Hobsons,
Elsa st. Leon, John Agile ana Miss
Stickney. Among the acrobats are
the Patty brothers from Italy, who
walk on their heads; the Belfords
from Australia; the Mira Golems
from the court of the Shah of Persia;
the Marnello-Marnitz, musical aero
bats from Italy; the Eight st. Icons,
Burgess and Clara, Marguerite and
Hanley, the Ballots and the Eight
Carnellos, all from Europe,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
c. ~ G. I. ] I
Can Now Be Cured With
out Operation.

The new serum treatment removes
the cause of cancer and malignant
growths.
1t causes a rapid healing of all ulcer.
ated areas and absorption of new
growths.
For fifteen years we have treated
cancer and tumors by plasters and the
knife. Many of these cases have been
cured where it was possible to remove
all of the diseased area The new
treatment not only cures, but prevents
return of disease by removing the
cause.
EVERY YEAR lessons THE NUM-
Der OF INCURABLE DISEASES.
By Serum Therapy and Animal
Ferments we can now cure
Diphtheria.
Smallpox.
Most cases of consumption.
Blood diseases.
: Nervous diseases.
Epilepsy.
Diabetes.
Kidney diseases.
Rheumatism.
Blood poison.
Hay fever.
Catarrh.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
HORSE PLAYS FOOTBALL.
Riccobono Comes to America With
Wonderfully Trained
Animals

Riccobono, the worlds greatest ami
NAL trainer, who developed the mar
velous Goodnight" horse and electri-
fled all Europe with his wonderful
company of four-footed actors, is this
year star feature with Ringing
Brothers Worlds Greatest Shows
Beyond question this act is the
greatest example of animal education
before the public In addition to the
Goodnight" horse, which wears coat,
pants and boots, removes them, makes
its own bed and climbs into it,Ricco-
bono is also exhibiting horse that
plays football, dances on its hind feet
and skips the rope. There is nothing
under the sun that resembles this
great act, nor has anything ever been
done that can in any way compare
with it.
When Ringing Brothers Circus
visits Ottumwa IN Thursday, Septem-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

of the proposition advanced the 9TH
er day by the Cedar Rapids Republi.
can that Iowa Republicans make no
nomination for supreme Judge and
permit Iowa Democrats to elect some
good man of their party to fill the
existing vacancy. Some such recogni-
tion would be no more than fair to
the minority and ii would be a step
IN the direction Of non-partisan
judiciary The election Of such a man
as Judge Smyth Of Burlington, for in
stance, would be fine thing in itself
and good thing for the state. The
suggestion that the Republican party
make no nomination has, however.
met with but limited endorsement and
the chances are that the Republican,
judicial convention called to meet at
Des Moines on September will place.
a nominee in the field. In this event
1t is earnestly hoped that choice will
be made of Judge M. A. Roberts of
0ttrmwa. at present on the Second
judicial district bench. His fitness
ard qualifications are such that he
would be a valuable addition to the
supreme court of the state. AS show
ing what manner of man and jurist
he is the following resolutions adopt
ed unanimously by the Republican
members of the Wapello county bar
are directly in point:
(Here was inserted the resolutions
recently published in the Courier)
Home endorsement is the best en-
dorsement. The foregoing, it will be,
noted, is not only unqualified in
terms, but is enthusiastic in spirit. In
addition to the endorsement of the
Republican members of the Wapello.
county bar Judge Roberts has the
hearty endorsement of every Republic,
can newspaper in his district and
many outside of it, The opportunity
is fine one for the party in the state
to recognize the just claims of south
eastern Iowa to representation on the
supreme bench and at the same time
strengthen its highest judicial tri-
| bunal.- Keokuk Gate City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

Those who quarried the marble and
granite, those who cut the stone,
those who transported them, those
who laid them in place, those who
mined the iron and the coal to smelt
the iron, those who rolled the struc-
tural steel, those who made the nails
and those who drove them, those who
felled the trees and those who sawed
the lumber. those who planed it and
those who fashioned it and those
who put it in place, all got their por-
ton.
The $37,000,000 that went for public
buildings went to labor, and labor
spent it for food The farmer got it
who furnished the food, and spent it
for underwear to keep his children
warm, and the factory that made the
underwear paid out forty per cent of
it for cotton and for wool and sixty
per cent for labor, and the laborer
again sent it to the farmer for food,
SO that the farmer got it twice.
We spend some millions for river
and harbor improvements, most of
which is wisely used, but it all goes
for labor Rivers and harbors are
dredged and improved under the su-
pervision of the war department. and
officers in the army get the same pay
whether they are improving rivers
and harbors or doing something else.
These laborers again spend it for
food and clothes and on and on it
goes. We spend millions for battle
ships and cruisers, but out of every
million thus expended 100000 goes
for labor in some form. We spend
$150,0O0,000 for pensions. This is ex-
pended for the necessities of life and
the producer gets it. The government
gets it's revenues as we have seen
from those who can afford to pay,
and it pays them to those who can
afford to receive 1t will be a sorry
day if it ever ceases to collect in ap-
propriate amounts from the wealthy
and well to do, and to return the same
in those convenient ways to the chan
nels of trade and usefulness, and to
the blessing of every industry in
which our people are engaged
We spent last year s1.O4 per capita
on the navy, but we have something
to show for it. The other day they set
up target 81 feet long and II feet
| 1
mile distant is a battle ship; it is
moving ten knots an hour, rocking
Slightly over the waves and rolling
slightly from the recoil of the gun.
Three motions. They reach down into
the hold of that vessel, take a car
fridge weighing three-quarters of a
ton, swing it UP forty feet, put it into
the gun, fire it,; reach down and get
another cartridge, swing it up and
fire it, and out of ten shots they put
nine thirteen inch holes through that
target one mile away, from NOV
ing vessel, in five minutes by the
watch. 1t used to take five minutes
for each shot And then they put ten
smaller holes through the same tar.
get in two minutes by the watch 1t
is worth $1.04 to tell that There is
not a battle ship made by the hand OF
man that can live five minutes within
a mile of that kind of workmanship
Il am willing that the world shall
know that we are spending some
money on navy and have navy tc
show for the money spent So long
as the world knows that we have such
a navy, we will never have use for
any navy At Portsmouth, Ohio
u 1905.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
Drs. Myerly 4 kreul

have for years made a speciality of
Chronic Diseases and Surgery. They
treat you right and give every case
their individual attention. If your case
is durable they can cure you If your
case is incurable they will tell you So
During the next thirty days they
give you free examination and consul
tation. Offices, third floor Holman
Building, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Both phones. /
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29

since childhood. She is the mother OF
seven children. five of whom are liv-
ing, Della and Elizabeth preceded her
in death. Mrs. e. E. Whiteney, of
Colorado was unable to be here but
the remaining four We're with her
when the Lord relieved her of her suf-
fering, which are Robert, Hugh and
Stella Sloan and Mrs. 10 Theme The
funeral was held from the family
residence this afternoons inter,
ment in the Purdom cemetery Sym
pathy is extended to the bereaved hus-
band and children.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
Roberts as a Candidate.

Waterloo Reporter. M. A. Roberts
judge of the second judicial district,
who lives at Ottumwa, has formally
announced his candidacy for the nom
intion of supreme court Judge to the
vacancy caused by the death Of Judge
Bishop. His candidacy has the hearty
endorsement of his own district and
the Republican members of the Wa
pello county bar association passed
resolution unanimously presenting
his name to the state for the position.
Roberts for Supreme Judge.
There is much to be said in favor
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
Who Pays the Duties?

Who Pays the Duties?
II do not know how much contrib
nted toward the support OF, the gov
eminent, but | know of some who con-
tribute vastly more than l.
,s A short time ago a party returning
from Europe, by some lapse of mem
DRY or otherwise, omitted to enter a
diamond necklace. Treasury officials
in Europe had telegraphed his pur-
chase, and when his attention was
called to it he promptly entered it
and paid $4,000 duty.
I went down one morning while
ago and met an incoming steamer at
quarantine. Unexpectedly, l met
friend of some wealth. I noticed him
making entry of the things he had
purchased abroad, and few days lat
er, more from curiosity than anything
else, examined the records and
found he had paid $5.40O on the con-
tents of his trunks.
was down at Tiffany's the other
day, and asked to see their most eX-
pensive dinner plates. They showed
me some worth $4,000 per dozen. They
were the best they happened to have
in stock at the time The duty on
these plates was over $1,000 per doz-
en-. did not buy, but some one did.
A lady of wealth returning from
Europe couple of years ago brought
with her $4,000 worth Of articles Of
personal and household adornment,
and paid nearly $4,000 duty on them.
Among the articles was lace bertha
on which she paid over $4,000 duty.
She came again few months ago and
paid over $1,000 more. I hope she
will go again next year.
I'll. was the guest the other day on
private car of a friend. He rendered
me a cigar. do not smoke, but as
the treasury department collects the
duty on foreign cigars recognized
the name and remarked that it was a
very fine cigar. He replied, Eyes,
import them" He then told me that
he paid into the treasury as duty on
his cigars about $10O per month.
Amounts of Duties Collected on Lux
uries.
We collected last year in round
numbers:
On foreign-made laces and ribbons,
$19,000,000.
On jewelry and precious stones.
$2,70O,000.
On foreign dressed furs, s1,6OO,OoO
On foreign-made, glass and glass
ware that is fancy glass found
mainly in the homes of the rich -
$3,300,0OO.
On foreign liquors, like French
champagne, ETC., consumed only by
the rich, $12,O00,o0O
On foreign tobacco and cigars, $22,-
100000.
On what the treasury department
Classics as articles of voluntary use
and Injuries, $75,O00,000
Then, in addition, we collected on
carpets, cloths, dress goods, f1annels,
cotton, fax and hemp manufactures,
used almost exclusively by the well to
do, S25,00O,000.
The same is true Of other items
We collected 100000 duty on per-
fumery.
Now, what do we do with this mon.
ey? We spend it in many ways. We
spent $37,000,000 during the last four
years in the erection of public build
ings in 465 cities and towns in forty
five states. Who got the money?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
Who Pays the Duties?


eno the
to
to
rest us
in 1906 secretary treasury made speech
that Shaw said:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-29
JUDGE SLOAN BEREFT
Wife of Prominent Iowa JurIst Dies
Funeral at Keosauqua
Today,

Keosauqua, Iowa, August 81
Mrs Mary Sloan, beloved wife
of Judge Robert Sloan, died
Wednesday afternoon, August IS after
lingering Illness. She was 10
years of age and loved and respected
by all who knew her. During the
three years of her sickness, she was
patient and always greeted her friends
with a smile when they called to see
her. This place has been her home