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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Lexington Presbytery

The Presbytery of Lexington
net IN the First Presbyterian
churuh, Staunton, last Friday,
August 14th.
The pastoral relations between
the Philippi and Bellngton church
es in West Virginia and Rev. A.
w. Wood were dissolved, and a
call from Oxford church in Rock
bridge county was placed in bis
hands and accepted by him. Mr.,
Wood takes charge of Oxford in
October.
The pastoral relation between
Rev. w. NJ. Mebane, Phi. D., and
Collierstown church was Dissolved
and Mr.. Mebane was given permits
sion to labor outside the bounds OF
the Presbytery. He goes to Florida
this fall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Rockbridge Veterans Invited TO
Monument Dedication

PITTsBURe, Pa, Aug. 10, 1908.
Mr. John A. MGNeel,
Lexington, Virginia.
My dear Comrade:-Presert plans
are to dedicate our monument to Penn
sylvania dead in National Cemetery at
Winchester, Virginia, on September
10th next, the a, niverssry Of the Bat
tie of Winchester. and the occasion
promises to be exceedingly interesting
for the reason that Turner Ashb7
Camp OF Confederate Veterans have
asked us TO be their guests, and are to
deliver us an address Of welcome at the
cemetery, so that present indications
are that we will have q repetition OF the
delightful time we had at Richmond
last year, and I would be greatly
pleased to have you, and as many other
of the old "Johnies" as you can gath
err together, come to Winchester on
that day and join with US In dedication
ceremonies.
The address Of welcome is to be de-
livered by the pastor of the First Pres
byterian church there, whose father
was killed at the same time General
Stonewall Jackson was wounded.
Looking forward with pleasure to
meeting you again, | am,
Yours very truly,
J. NJ. SCHOONMAKER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Tucker Challenges Meredith to
Public Debate

Hon. H. St. George Tucker Of
Lexington, has challenged Mr..
Wyndham r. Meredith of Rich
mond, who recently announced
his intention to support Mr.. Taft
for the Presidency, to a joint dis
cussion of political issues. Fol-
lowing lie the letter:
Lexington, Va, Aug. 10, 1908
Hon. Wyndham R. Meredith, At
torney at Law, Richmond, Va:
MY dear SIr:-After leaving
the Bar Association on Wednes-
day last, l saw from the public
press that you had declared your
intention of supporting the Re-
publican ticket for President in
the coming election. My long ac-
quaintance with you and friend
ship for you makes it clear to me
that your action must have been
taken after due deliberation and
upon reasons clearly satisfactory
to yourself.
My own view is 80 strong that
at this tine every Democrat should
stand in line for the party, that L
am led to hope discussion Of this
question before the people might
serve to clarity the issue.
The high position you occupy as
the late president of the Virginia
Bar Association, as we'll as your
own high personal character, ne
cessarily give force to your views.
l write, therefore, to ask that
you will meet me in discussion
of this question before the people
during the coming canvass in the
cities of Richmond, Norfolk,
Lynchburg, Alexandris and Roam
oke; and if for any reason you
find it. impossible to fill such
appointments, l ask that you at
least meet me before an audience
of the city of Richmond, at such
time as may suit your convenience
within the next thirty days,
Awaiting your reply, etc., l am
cordially yours,
(Signed)
H. ST. GEO. TUCKER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

In connection with the above let
ter it will De remembered that
Gen: raj SchoonmaBer commanded
the brigade that first reached Lex
ingtCn in June, 1854, as u part OF
Gen. Hunters invading Army, end
General Hunter had given him ex-
press orders tC burn every build
ing connected with the Virginia
Military Institute. II is General
Schoonnaker refused to do, and
for which offence he was immedi'
stely ploced;uudsr arrest. But Gen
eral EARLY turning up 20 unexpect'
eddy In front of General Hunter at
Lynchburg and engaging his at
teDtion with his own affairs that
he entirely forgot his trouble with
General Schoonmaker. The latter
was never court-martialed for DISC
bedience.
General SHOEMAKER, first as
colonel OF the l4th FennsylVan)a
Cavalry and afterwards as brigade
commander. at the point of pistol
and sabre, won the reputation of a
brave man.
Since the war General Schoon-
maker has been ready to contribute
to the relief of his lees fortunate
rival, the Confederate soldier. The
readers of The GAZETTE will re-
memb Der the handsome gift made
by him less than a year ago to the
Mary GUSTS Lee Chapter of the
daughters of the Confederacy, for
the benefit of the jackson Memo
rial Hospital.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Grand Camp {. V.

The twenty-frst annual meeting OF
the Grand Camp of Confederate Vete-
rams of Virginia will be held in Omar
lottesville on the Goth Of October, 1908.
On the 23d a monument TO Confeder-
ate dead of Albemarle county will be
unveiled. Mayor MCCARTHY, Of Rich
mond, and Senator john W. Daniel
are to be the orators. For the meeting
of the veterans the call has been lssu-
ed by Grand Commander Mumford
and Adiutant Bidgood.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold

A. s. husband, Batesville, Indiana,
writes: Last year suffered for three
months with summer cold so dis
tressing that it interfered with my bus.
mess. | had many of the symptoms OF
hay fever, and doctors prescription
did not reach my case, and took sew
eral medicines which seemed only to
sggravate it. Fortunately l insisted
UPON having Foley's Honey and Tar.
7 quickly cured me. My wife has since
used Foiey's Honey and Tar with the
same success. B. H. Gorrell, drug
uiate
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Only a Little Cold

in the head may be the beginning OF
an obstinate case of Nasal Catarrh.
Drive out the invader with Ely's cream
Balm applied straight to the intlamed
stuffed up air-passages. Price SOC. II
YOU prefer to use an atomizer, ask Tor
LIQUID Cream Balm. 1t has all the
good qualities of the solid form OF this
remedy and will rid you of catarrh OF
hay fever. No cocaine to breed a
dreadful habit. No mercury to dry out
the secretions. Price 75c. with spray
ing tube. All druggists, or mailed py
Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street, New YORK.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Advertising PAYS

The crowds that thronged Mr..
j. Med. Adair's store last Friday
and Saturday proves that adver
Using pays. Mr.. Adair had an
no1nced through the papers that
on those dates he would have
"bargain days'' in hamburg edg-
ings and Insertions, mems shirts
and straw mattings. AS a result
a crowd of customers gathered in
trout of the store before the open
ing hour, each hoping to have first
choice at the bargains.
1t pays to advertise.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Acknowledgements w. A. Ander.
son Receives Praise

Acknowledgement w. A. Ander.
son Receives Praise
The Richmond News Leader, in
naming some of the most important
of the numerous cases won in the
highest courts by Attorney-Gener-
al William A. Anderson, an hon.
ored citizen Of Lexington, says:
"When q man dies we stand
about his unconscious and mani
mate form and proclaim to his I'M
hearing ears and pulseless heart
eulogy which would have been In.
expressably pleasing, comforting
and strengthening while he lived.
When man voluntarily retlres
from Office il is appropriate to be-
stow upon him some of the praise
he has earned and to convey 20
him some idea of the impressions
made by his official conduct and of
the opinions of him held by his
fellow citizens. Some comm enda-
tion is especially appropriate in
the case of Major William A. And
erson, attorney general of Virgin
ia, who has just announced that
he will not be candidate for re-
election. He Is q man who never
blows his own trumpet or adver-
tises his own achievements. There
fore, we have special pleasure in
asking attention to some of the
work be has done while in the SER
vice of the State. The informa-
ton has been secured from those
who know. but not from Major
Anderson or anybody connected
with him: and be has not the
faintest intimation of the purport
of this article or that any such ar
ticle was to be written.
"The new constitution went in
to effect few months after Major
Anderson's first term began. AS
was necessary because OF the
changed conditions, the new con-
stltution contained a number of
provisions and dealt with a
number of subjects and presented
a mass of complications such as
never before appeared in any con-
constitution of this State. AS
legal advisor of all the officers of
the State, the attorney general had
presented Go him new questions al
most every hour. 1t is literal truth
to say that be was required to give
thousands of written opinions on
questions arising under the new
constitution and the great mass of
statutes enacted after it went into
effect. twenty-five written opin.
ions day was not an unusual task
Tor this office.
"In addition to this regular la
Dor, which would tax the industry
and knowledge Of the best lawyers,
the encouragement. has had to
represent the Commonwealth in all
litigations in which she was inter-
ested before the state corporation
commission, the circuit court Of
Richmond, the supreme court of
Virginia, the United States courts
of Virginia and the supreme court
Of the United States. Great num-
bers of cases have arisen before
these various tribunals. Major
Anderson's success in these has
been remarkable. In most of the
litigation ne has been cole counsel
for the State. In some of it he
was assisted by ether counsel, but
even when he has had the ablest
assistance he has contributed in
variably invaluable labor a n d
study. Single handed, ne has won
tor the State several most import
ant tax cases, the cash gain ii
any one of which was more than
the full amount Of his salary for
the whole of his two terms of
office -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
links IT Saved His Life

Lester NJ. Nelson of Naples, Maine,
saws in a recent letter: Il Lave useo
DIR. Kings New Discovery many years,
for coughs ard colds, aud think II
saved my life. l have found IL a re- re-
liable remedy for throat and lung com
plants, and would no mole be without I!
a bottle than l would be without
food" For nearly forty years New
Discovery has stood at the head Of
throat and lung remedies. AS q pre-
ventive of pneumonia, and healer OF
weak lungs It has no equal. Sold under
guarantee at B. H. Gorrelis urnt
store. soc, and $1.0O. Trial oottie
free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Adventist Convention

The Virginia Adventist Confer
ence will be held next week with
the Sycamore Valley church of
Rockbridge, and will continue in
session several days. Represent
atives from that denomination
from all parts OF Virginia will be
present, and some visitors FROM be.
yond the State are expected.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Rush Meeting Sunday

The bush meeting held last Sunday
in the grove of Mr.. Kopert Agnor west
of Brushy Hill, by the congregation Oh
Randolph Street Methodist church OF
Lexington, was largely attended. Many
white people in the neighborhood were
present. Good order prevailed, and the
occasion was one of pleasure and prof
It. Rev. J. L. Brown, pastor OF the
church, preached in the morning. ano
services were also held in the afternoon.
The hearty singing was afeature OF the
program
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Manassas Normal Training

The Normal Training Clcss in
connection with the Manassas Ag-
rlcultural High School, located at
Manassas, Va, begins September
IA, 1908. Mrs. M. S. Moffett,
formerly of Lexington, is super
vising principal. Tuition is free
to all students from the State of
Virginia.
Mrs. Moffett has been conduct
Ing training classes in Virginia
for fifteen years, and 95 per cent
of her pupils have passed the ex-
sminations successfully, and are
now holding important positions
throughout the State.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
A Grand Family Medicine

ut gives me pleasure to speak a
good word for Electric Bitters," writes
Mr.. Frank Conlan of No. 436 Houston
Street. New York. Its a grand fami'
Iy medicine for dyspepsia and liver
complications; while for lame back ana
weak kidneys it cannot be too hlRhly
recommended. Electric Bitters reg
ulate the digestive functions, putty
the blood, and impart renewed vjgoI
and vitality to the weak and deoilltateo
of both sexes. Sold under guarantee
at B. H. Gorrells drug store. 5Oc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Bryan-Kern Club Meeting

The Bryan and Kern Club OF
Lexington will meet in the Court
house Monday night, August Zach,
at $50 o'clock, and will be ad.
dressed by Mr.. Samuel j. Graham,
a former resident of Lexington
but now a distinguished member
of the bar in Pittsburg, Pa.
All members of the club are in
viteG to be present, as well as all
Democrats and the public gener'
ally,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Camping Parties

Several campiDgs parties have had
their tents pitched on North river
above Lexington, located at different
points. They report pleasant times' the
DAYS being occupied by fishing ana
hunting and the nights with games
and other sports. Aside from the
pleasure. the campers have derived
health and strength.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
County School Board

At meeting Of the School Elec-
toral Board held last Saturday, Su-
perintendent Efflnger presided.
Mr.. Frank L. Glasgow was cleo
ted vice-president and Mr.. Franz
Moore, secretary.
The schools of the county will
open Monday, October 9th,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Attention, Asthma Sufferer

Foley's Honey and Tar will give i'm,
mediate relief to asthma sufferers and
has cured many cases that had refused
TO WELD to other treatment. Foley'h
Honey and Tar is the best remedy for
coughs. colds and all throat and lung
troHble. Contains no harmful drugs.
r II Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
The Heat Wave Again

For several DAYS this week swelter-
lug humanity painted for fresh air. The
thermometer has ranged ABOVE the W
mark, and comfort during the day was
found with difficulty. The nights how
ever. are pleasant, with few exceptions.
The exceptions were the few nights
when refreshing bieezes did not al
naar
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

The annual picnic of Beechsn-
brook Sunday school is being held
this afternoon on the heights over
looking North river across from
Clifton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

No one is immune from kidney trou-
BILE, so just rem ember that foley,s
Kidney Remedy will stop the lrregu-
larities and cure any case OF kidney or
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach OF medicine. B. II. GUrrell,
druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Oxide of Zinz-What is it?

It's the wearing quality Of the l.. Il
Al. PAINT while white lead is the
elastic quality of l.. & NJ. PAINT
Wears fully Is years on outside OF a
house. Costs ready for US about Stu
per gallon. 7
Gilkerson, Buena Vista.
L. g. NJ. Paint Agents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

Fall and winter tailoring samp-
les are now ready for inspection
of our customers. Glad to have you
call and examine saTe.
]. Efj DEAvEa,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

A large crowd Is expected to
leave Lexington Friday morning on
the excursion to Hot Springs to
hear Judge Taft address the Vir~
Qinia Republicans.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
The Rockbridge Musical Asso.

citation will convene at Elliot's
Hill Methodist church tomorrow
morning Thursday. the 2lst) at
10 O'Clock, and will continue in
session two days. An interesting
musical program will be presented.
An address will be delivered
Thursday morning by Rev. Will
liam S. Hammond, pastor of Trim
ity Methodist church, Lexington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
New Advertisements

r. s. BruCe-hides wanted
J, Mod. Adair- August specials.
r. e. r. Nelson-bankrupt notice =
CARRIER s. Garber--hay presses for
sale.
Hugh q, Observation-Disclosures
notice.
Paul M. Penick-auction sale OF
handsome furniture.
A. T. Shields-receipts and expendi-
lures on account of county fund.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of kidney or bladder tlouole
that is not beyond the reach OF medi-
cine, No medicine can do more b.
81. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

Any skin itching is temper.tester.
The more you scratch the worse 1t itch
Doan's Ointment cures piles, &c
ema--any skin itching. At all drug
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

A specific for pain-Dr. Thomas Ec-
iectric oil, strongest, cheapest liniment
ever devised. A household remedy in
America for % years.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19

The Washington and Lee Asso-
citation of Kerr's Greek district has
awarded the scholarship to WASH
ington and Lee to Mr,John Hatton,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Town Taxes Doe

The Town Tax Levy Of 1908 is now
due and payable at the Treasures
Office.
J. w. MOORE, Treasurer.
Aug. 12.08-2t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-08-19
Valuable Property for Sale

House and lot on corner of Main and
Mcdowell Streets, known as the
Rhodes shop, partially occupied by
Riding Bros. also the Opera House
situated on corner Main and Henry
Streets. Terms easy. Also for rent
after October my residence on Maln
street. W. F, PERSON:
Aug -tf Lexington, va
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-14
SHOW MRS. GUINNESS
AND CHILDREN PERISHED
CHASTITY Relics Presented at
Trial of Lamphere for
Indiana Murders

LA PORTE. Ind. Nov. 13.-The state
in the Lamphere case today presented
evidence to prove that the four bodies
removed from the ruins OF the Gun
ness house April 2S were those of Mrs.
Judge Richter permitted the coroner
verdict to go before the jury, but
later informed the jurors that they
should diSYe gard the verdict as being
proof of the death of Mrs. Guinness
The exhibits or the day included. the
rings taken from the fingers of Mrs.
Guinness and the children, piece OF
cloth found clenched in the hand OF one
of the children, three pieces OF bone
identified by Coroner Mack, Sheriff
Smutzer and Drs. Long. Wilcox and
Gray and photographs of the scenes
of the burned house and the bodies.
Sheriff Shutter described in detail
the positions in which the bodies We're
found, the fact that underneath them
was debris OF considerable thickness.
and he swore to the removal Of the
rings from the fingers.
DR.. Long conducted the autopsy on
the younger girl. and on the stand he
described the condition of the burned
body. and said he found holes in the
skulls OF two OF the children. He could
not say what had caused the holes. On
cross examination he said that the
hands OF the girl were elenched and
admitted that this Is one OF the
symptoms when the death Is caused
by Strychnine.
The testimony OF DR.. Gray. who con-
Quoted the autopsy on the body OF tho
adult female. declared by the state to
be that of Mrs. Belle Guinness. proved
Of material value TO the state He
testified as to the condition of the
body and said there was a band ring
on the second right hand finger.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-14
PALO ALTO STRIKES
At LIQUOR TRAFFIC
FreehOIders' Committee Adopts
Final Provisions of New
City Charter

PALO ALTO. Nov. 13.-At meeting
Of the freeholders' committee held last
night the final provisions of the new
city charter regarding the liquor traf-
fc were adopted. which are so stringent
as tO-leave seemingly no loophole for
the liquor dealers. According to its
provisions. it Will be unlawful to solicit
orders for. sell or deliver liquor within
the city limits, all the common subter-
fuges. such as gifts and trading of joy
water looking to its disposal, being
taken care OF.
The provisions OF the charter as
finally adopted, caused considerable dis
cussion among the free holders them
selves. especially on the clause prohib
iting the giving away of liquor, which
some of the menbers argued would
prevent the use of it in private homes
The liquor ordinance will deal a death
blow to the grOcerymen and liquor
dealers of Menlo Park and Mayfeld
who have been accustomed to deliver
wet goods here on order, the delivery
wagons even taking the form of a traN-
cling bar for those who. by steady pat
ronage. were looked upon as safe by
the driver and firm, so that even at
this late day it has been possible to
buy liquor without an order in the uni
versity city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-14
SUSTAINS JUDGMENT
IN THE VOGT ESTATE
Supreme Court Rules Against
Widow, Who Is Also
Administrative

The supreme court yesterday upheld
the decision of the lower court in the
matter of the estate of Frank c. VOgt.
Teresa Vogt. the widow of the de-
ceased and administrators of his es-
tate, appealed from the decision of the
lower court, which decided that she
was entitled to either half of the
community property or the proportion
of the estate left to her through the
will of the deceased. The appeal from
the final order of distribution was de-
MED and the decision OF the lower
court affirmed.
In the case of Emile Moultrie. ad-
ministratriX of the estate of II. b.
Doane, versus Harry Wright ct al.
which was originally a suit to quiet
title, the judgment of the lower court
was reversed and ordered vacated. The
appeal of the Bank of Monterey from
the decision of the superior court in
the case of the Anglo Californian bank
versus It. j. Field ct al. was denied
and the judgment of the lower court
affirmed The suit involved a fore
closure of a mortgage in which the
Bank of Monterey claimed certain
rents and a prior mortgage.
The judgment in the matter of the
estate of George ID. Hall. in which the
superior court declined to probate an
instrument purporting to be a will of
the deceased. was affirmed by the su-
preme court.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-14
NO CONFLICT WITH
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Duncan McDuffie Explains Sta
tus of Franchises in
Berkeley
Transfer System Arranged by
Rival Lines and Clash Is
Avoided in NOrthbrae :.


BERK ELEY, Nov. 13.-Duncan Nc
Dufie of the Mason -McDuf1e company
OF this city denied today that he pro-
posed to enter into conflict with the
Southern Pacific company over fran
chises for street railways in Northbrae,
which have been asked for by himself
and the Southern Pacinc company. An
examination of the map shows that
the proposed franchises conflict only
for few blocks on one street, matter
which McDuffie said would be adjusted
without difficulty.
The proposed lines will be feeders
for both the Southern Pacific and Key
Route" McDuffie said. I'VE do not
seek to antagonize any one and will
not enter into a conflict in Northbrae.
"Jere Burke, attorney of the rail-
road, was at the meeting of the trus-
tees when l introduced my petition for
a franchise l think we thoroughly
understand each other.
We have transfer arrangement
with both the Oakland traction COM
pany and the Southern Pacific SO that
passengers can transfer from one line
to another without paying an additional
fare. That would not indicate that we
are fighting each other"
The only places where the lines con-
flict are a few blocks in Marin avenue
and loo feet on the Alameda. The
streets are wide enough to accommo-
date both car lines as the thorough
fares are at least 100 feet wide.