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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
Two Goats With One Skirt.

One finds the order of things some
what reversed in the way Of tailored
costumes, two coats being frequently
used with one skirt instead of vice
versa. as formerly. The pretty coat,
arranged for a pongee skirt for warm
weat.er. is very, very plain. The
fronts are curved into the figure slight
ly and meet in single breasted fashion.
There are darts from the bust line, and
just below the waist these switch off
very suddenly to a distance halfway
between the fastening of the coat and
the arm seams. Here the stitching
stops and there is a deep slash. trim
med on either side with large buttons
covered with pongee silk. The buttons
used for adjusting the model are
made of the same material, but much
smaller in size.
The sleeves are long and close fitting,
showing very novel cuffs. These are
turned back in regular style, but sup
piled with tiny pin money pockets
with little laps secured with silk COW
cred buttons. Pockets seem to be a
much favored establishment for tai
lored frocks. They are not built with
a view to service primarily, but give
the couturieres a chance to ring in any
number of original ideas that add in
describably to the effectiveness Of a
gown.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13

throughout with golden brown en-
broidery silk. Roman floss being used
for the satin stitch bands edging the
panels and twisted embroidery silk for
outlining all the figures on the middle
panel. The spots on the girls gown
are worked in satin stitch with Roman
floss.
The bands at top and bottom are
tinted light green, and the one in the
center is green, blue, pink and brown.
A dark green silk cord makes q pretty
finish for the edge Six skeins of
Roman floss and three skeins Of twist
ed embroidery silk are required for the
design.
Another design is the panel idea,
showing a fight of bluebirds on upper
and lower panel and an appropriate
inscription across the center. The
foundation is blue linen, and the de-
sign is worked in dark blue and gold,
the edge being finished with q black
silk cord. The border around the de-
sign is worked in slanting satin stitch
with dark blue. and the lettering is
worked with the same shade, outlined
with fine gold thread. The branches
are also worked in satin stitch with
golden brown outlined with dark blue.
The edges of the large yellow disks
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
THE KIND WORD.
Let Us Be Among the Warm Hearted
Part Of Humanity.

Perchance the people who never
speak The word of kindness sponta-
neously. but rather seem to refrain
| jealousy from using words of praise
have such self sufficient or at least
self satisfied natures that they do not
realize to the full the great value Of
friendly commentator to most people
in this world. What If the praise be
not wholly meritcd? How few Of us
there are who are entirely deserving!
What If the kindly expressions be
somewhat exaggerated? How small a
number of us there are who would get
any praise AT all were the wording of
II coldly fitted to our exact deserts
Flattery. used and intended as merely
fattery, Is seldom beneficial alike TO
the spirits OF those who receive and TO
the consciences Of those who give. but
generous praise-ah. that's quite a diff
ferent matter and none of us knows
just how much good is sometimes done
by friendly word Of appreciation. In
deed, such words may come at some
crucial moment and may. more often
than the giver realizes. help to change
the current Of the receivers nature
from dark despair to buOyant hopeful
ness. When n person has even tenn
porarily lost confidence I'm himself,
when everything I'm his life seems 90
ing wrong, heaven send him the SYM
palette comrade who knows when /
encouragement is needed and who by /
his openly expressed belief i'm that per- |
son is able to tide him over the shoals |
of desperation,
No influence is more helpful, more
inspiring even, than that exercised by
the friend who believes in US and is
deferred neither by GOODNESS nor by
from frequently expressing
that faith. Most of us will make some
endeavor at least to live up to the es-
Inmates we know our friends formed Of
US, and in our efforts to approximate !
those ideals we shall always find our
surest help in the approving commenda-
ton Of those comrades. 1t is not
enough to feel kindly toward a person,
FOR, while that may be all common
requires, the highest, tru-
Est comradeship gives more. much
nOre and proves its depth and sin
,erlty by its words and actions, by the
expression Of its sympathetic,
.omprehending feeling. Let us, then, :
ather choose to be among the warm
hearted part Of humanity, which, while
t may err in too much kindness in
word and deed, still never falls short :
f. the ideal friendship by calculating
is expressions by the rules of absolute
lerit or weighing its actions by the
leasures of certain worth in the indi-
idual who is to reap the harvest Of
hat friendship.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
L ruit ana
Flowers
ORCHARD PRACTICE.

Individual Trees Should Be Studied
Before Pruning.
Pruning is a broad subject and one
that is not much understood by most
people. Usually when a man buys
trees he thinks he must be always
pruning them, but such is not the
case. Pruning is to assist nature and
must be done with certain definite OBJ
iects in view-namely, to promote
growth, 10 duce fruit spurs, to re-
tard excessive growth and to form
the tree the desired shape.
There is a struggle for light, heat
and air among the individual branches
or twigs of a tree which is commonly
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13

| This kind of work is never permissible.
Always cut close to the trunk and make
a smooth wound.1
termed struggle for existence" Every
| twig requires air, heat and light, and,
as each has not the same position on
the tree, some must die or be removed.
Those near the center must be watch
ed more closely, as. those near the out
side receive plenty of air and sun. AL
most every variety Of tree has its
individual shape. IF each is studied
and pruned according to its charac-
teristic tendencies, the process OF
pruning will be very simple. After
the crown has been properly started
the first year the next great important
step is to decide at the beginning OF
the second year whether you are go
ing to grow trees with a central leader
or hollow center. These methods Of
forming trees are much discussed by
prominent orchardists, and both meth
DDS are being used.
In pruning the fruit trees always
make a clean, smooth cut and have a
bucket of good wax or paint handy
and thoroughly cover the wound. This
prevents decay Of the wood and al
lows the new tissue to grow over I'M
molested by fungi or the elements.
The cambium, or inner bark, will be-
gin to cover the wound as soon as the
tree becomes active In the spring, but
will form only over a limited portion
Of the cut surface. The growth of the
cambium can be encouraged and made
to completely cover the w1und if cut
along the inner side of the Sallus with
sharp knife. In all your pruning
take the branch off just as close as
possible to the limb where it issues
and never leave a stub.
1t is generally thought by fruit grow
ers that the high headed tree is better.
as it allows better and easier cutiva-
ton. This is the main point upon
which the advocates of high headed |
trees base their whole argument. A
high headed tree is generally the worst |
kind to cultivate under, for usually the |
lowest limbs are permitted to make a |
decided lateral growth almost parallel |
to the soil, and when. these limbs are |
laden with fruit they extend almost to
the ground, and it is readily seen that |
close cultivation is impossible.
The trees in the old orchards and
yards all over Oregon show the evolu-
ton Of the high headed tree. 1t is
simply this: When the lowest limbs
with cultivation they are re-
moved. the next set of limbs are per-
mitted to make lateral growth SINH
lar to the first, and eventually these
are cut off. Thus it continues until
the crown of the tree is ten to fifteen
'eet from the ground, and the fruit is
out of reach.
On the other hand, the crown Of the
ow headed tree is started near the
ground, and the limbs make an up
light slanting growth. which allows
FAR closer cultivation. The limbs by
pruning are caused to grow strong and
lble to support their fruit &C. L.
Lewis.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
The Baldwin.

l am aware there is a difference in
the appearance of Baldwin apples. as
may be seen at any exhibition where
number of samples are shown. yet
they are Baldwins just the same, but
are grown under different conditions;
hence the difference in looks. There
are some who think that the Baldwin
has deteriorated and the fruit IS not
what it was when first introduced. |
do not believe this at all. l do think,
however, that the trees have in some
cases been weakened by propagatlng
them from sciOns taken from stunted
and unhealthy bearing trees or from
starvation.-Dr. Joseph B. Ward
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
" The -
Scrap Book
Dumas and the Thermometer.


One day when Dumas pere was man.
ager OF the Theatre Historique he hap
pened to meet an old friend whom he
had not seen for thirty years.
where are you going to dine to-
night?" he asked the friend.
Tonight l shall dine nowhere" was
the answer.
"Oh, no." said Dumas; you are mis-
taken, You will dine with me-" And
he led the friend into his house and
gave him the upper place at his table.
Evidently the poor man had not had
such a dinner for long time. SO the
generous hearted Dumas at the end OF
the meal casually remarked:
ut is matter Of course that ex-
pect you tomorrow at the same time"
The frleEd came the next day and
the day after this, and so on for ten
years up 70 his death. One day he
told Dumas that as he was eating
bread that he did not earn this ar
rangement could not continue.
"If ! am not able honestly to earn
rny meals, shall not come again Tell
me In what way can be of service to
you"
Dumas thought a moment, then said:
"You can do me great favor You
may go to the new bridge every day
and take the temperature by Cheva-
Hers thermometer. The temperature,
you must know, is of great moment in
the matter Of the sale of tickets. Could
you do this?"
The poor fellow answered affirma-
lively and from that time on reported
to Dumas every day:
"At noon the thermometer showed so
and so many degrees In the shade"
And Dumas, who Of course did not
care in the least about the tempera-
ture, replied with the same regularity:
Il am very much obliged. If you
only knew what service you are do
ing me?'-Harper's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
Home Millinery.

Indeed, it is quite a happy season
for the woman who can do little mil
linery Of her own, and it often happens
that these homemade hats are wonder
fully becoming. At least, even If they
are not artistic triumphs, they are suf-
fciently good to be worn of an evening,
when ones hat is made prettier by an
artistic couture. Often they are so
well planned by the amateur milliner
that they will do for all but very best
wear. So the woman with any talent
at all In her finger tips can feel safe in
cultivating it. When she sees the pref
~ and inexpensive hat she will not re-
greet that she has learned the art Of
home millinery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
BLUEBIRD CUSHION.

are outlined with orange and blue on
the inside. lined on the lower edge
with dark blue, and the birds are out
lined with dark blue.
A very good poster design tinted on
ecru linen shows two very imposing
ROSTERS mounting guard over a Billings
effusion. Made up with a red back
and edged with a black silk cord this
makes.a good pillow.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
The Lootlat.

The loquaf, commonly though incor
rectly called the Japan plum, is grown
to considerable extent in the south
ern United States. The small, yellow.
fish plumlike fruits are almost trans
lucent when ripe and are covered
with a downy fuzz or bloom. The
pulp is soft and tender and quite tart
until fully ripe. The flavor is distinct
and agreeable. Loquats are used both
raw and cooked, and both fresh and
ssis'sae-ved fruits are commercial prod.
aets-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
San Jose Scale.

Upon purple prunes, red apples, etc,
the scales appear only as minute gray
specks, usually clustered about the cav
tiles at either end, but upon the yellow
fruits. like pears, peaches and the yell
low plums and apples. each scale pre-
duces a bright reddish discoloration.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
STYLES IN PILLOWS.
Tendency Today Toward Simple Ef-
fects Quickly Executed.

fects Quickly Executed.
Fashions in embroidered pillow COW
ers are about as short lived as any
other article of household decoration
that is. when one considers them as
fads.
The tendency today is toward simple
designs which can be executed quickly.
One has altogether too many things to
do In this age of hurry without under
taking deliberately embroidered pillow
covers, particularly since so much hand
work is demanded on all forms of
wearing apparel.
A popular design is the goose girl
tinted on white linen and worked
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
N S&7M NorfoIkasWester1l
Schedule in effect Nov. 24th. 1907.
Leave Buena Vista.

Schedule in effect Nov. 24th. 1907.
Leave Buena Vista.
NORTHBOUND.
Mo- 9;31P. NJ. Daily, For Basic. Luray
Hagerstown and New York. Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No.l4. 1886 pm. Daily, For Hagerstown
Philadelphia. New York and in
termediate stations. Pullman
sleeper to New York via Harris
burG.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. l. 7 90 Am. Daily. For Roanoke
Bristol, Bluefleld, Norton. Win
ston-Salem, Charlotte n. c,
WeIch and informed iateate sta
tions. Pullman sleeper Phila.
deDhia to Gary. Cafe Car Roam
ole and Gary.
No. 10. 3. 90 P. NJ Daily. Fol Roanoke,
Bristol, Bluefeld winston Salem
and intermediate stations, Ex-Sun)
and Knoxville, Cincinnati, Column
bus, Chicago, and points West and
Southwest. Pullmansleeper Buena
Vista to Knoxville and Roanoke to
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Additional information and rates cheer
fully furnished by q. z. Abiahams
Ticket Agent, Buena Vista, Va.
W. B. BEYILL, NJ. F. BRAGG
Gen. Pass. Agent Trav. Pass. Agt,
ROANOKE. VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13

Aunt-And have you been all that
long way alone? Niece-Yes, auntie.
Aunt-Then how is 1t you went out
with an umbrella and came back With
a walking stick3--Londcp Punch.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
Did He See the Point2

Did He See the Point2
A young woman Of the official set in
Washington at public function found
herself bored by the attentions of a
fresh young man, the son of a senator.
Soon after his introduction he pro-
ceeded to regale her with a story of
some adventure in which he had fig
ured as hero.
did you really do that?" she asked
not knowing what else to say.
Il done itw was the proud response,
and he began forthwith another
lengthy narrative, more startling even
than the first The young woman
again politely expressed her surprise.
yes" said the hero. that's what
donewe
A third story followed, with another
81 done itp whereupon the girl re-
marked
"Do you know, you remind me SO
strongly Of Banquo's ghost in the
play"
why"
Don't you remember that Macbeth
said to the ghost, Thou canst not say
/ did itr "-Lippincott's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
Expensive.

His restless nature had made him a
torment to his teacher at times, and
one afternoon she kept him after the
others were dismissed and had a seri-
GUS talk with him. 81 certainly will
have to ask your father to come and
see me-"
Don't you do it."
"Why notT inquired the teacher.
"Cause he's a doctor and charges
So a visit"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13

N@eAa ~hNS
The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, achesandrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
Over-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13
Plain Talks on Fertilizers
How to Get the Greatest Possible Yield per Acre

sold to Southern farm
ers last year; and every
year the demand be-
comes greater.
The best results in
producing corn, the
good old standby crop
of the South, follow the
application of 200 to
300 pounds of the right
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13

It is a well-known
scientific fact that in
order to produce the
very greatest possible
yield from any soil it
must contain an actual
excess over and above
all demands that can
possibly be made on it
by the plants.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13

kinney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used TO be considered that only urinary
, troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilmet's
Swamp.Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits EyH0C
by all druggists in fifty kgsiFE
cent and one-dolar siz-
es. You may have -a-sesss.. % q ss1zElo
sample bottle by mail Home Of swamp-Roo.
free, also pamphlet telling you how 10 find
out If you have kidney or. bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
8. Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. and the address Binghamton,
N. ~, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-13

Many farmers will feed their
stock as much nourishing food
as they can possibly assimi-
late, yet will starve their crops
on the mistaken notion that
theyare "economizing" on fer
tilizer. The experiences of
farmers, government experts,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-10
JOINT CONFERENCE or
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
AII Lines Entering salt Lake Hold
Forth in Annual
Session.

or tE,' purpose of going oeer the
situation in regard to the business for
the past year. aud to formulate plans
Tor the furtherlng of the traffic inter-
ests pertaining to the various roads
concerned, meeting of the traffic and
passenger officials of the Oregon Short
Line, the Denver & Rio Grande. and
the Salt Lake Route is being held in
this city this afternoon. The ses-
siois may continue through tomor-
row.
The meeting is an annual affair, ana
Is called for the purpose OF advancing
the material interests of the roads con-
ccrned and the people within the sphere
OF influence of each line. The general
situation viii be gone over thoroughly.
and suggestions made and adopted for
the advancement Of the general pros
-perity OF the people and the roads pass
ing through the intermountain terri
tory.
Present at the naeting are General
Supt. j. NJ. Davis of the Oregon Short
Line, ". u. Smith, representing Vice
President and General Manager Ban
croft: D. S. Spencer, assistant general
passen ger agent Of the Oregon Short
Line; Ernest Steneer general slperin-
tendent OF athe Denver & Rio Grando
system in Utah: |. a. Benton, general
agent of the passenger department of
the Denver &c Rio C;rande: S. V. Der
ran. VINO IS chairman Of the meeting.
general freight agent of the Denver &
Rio Grande road in this city; II. C.
Peck. general passenger agent Of the
salt Lake Route. and j. Fl. Mander-
field, acting district passenger and
freight agent OF Salt Lake Route. with
in this city
s. v. Deirah. who represents the in
terests of the Western Pacific railroad
as vel as the ~ r. G., is acting
as chairman Of the meeting.
1t Is understood the matter of the ma
tional encampment of the G.; a. r. to
be held in this city next summer will
be considered at the meeting, and a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-10

decision VIII probably be arrived t
with regard to the rates to be charged
to the eneampment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-10
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

Yesterday at washington, Miss Edith
Sutherland, daughter OF Senator and
Mrs. George Sutherland. had her for,
mai presentation to the social circles
of the capital, in q. large reception,
which included in its list of guests rep
resentatives OF the congressional, mill
tary, diplomatic and Judicial depart
ments of the capital The affair took
place IN the ballroom OF the High
lands. refreshments being served from
% beautifully decorated table, with a
number of representative Washington
women assisting i'll serving, together
with a bevy of young girls, the daush-
ters of q number of the senators. and
other officials. Miss Sutherland wore
an empire gown of white crepe satin
made en- traine. and Mrs, Sutherland an
imported costume OF pearl grey satin
with silver and point lace trimmings.
The costumes of the guests were rich
and beautiful. and from 3 TO o'clock
the rooms We're thronged
Miss Pearl Van Colt entertained a 4
luncheon yesterday, the table having
for q. centerpiece u vase of American
Beauty roses, while q single rose tied
With tulle in the same shade was at
each place. Covers We're laid for eight.
Miss Helen Evans entertained at Il
bridge party yesterday in honor of Miss
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-10
MINISTER DEPLORES
GROWING TENDENCY
The REV. DIR. w. NJ. Padcn Says True
Christmas Spirit is Being
Lost.

Rev. ID. w. NJ. Paden spoke en-
.phadcally i'll last, evenings First Pres
byteran prayer meeting against what
turn Christmas into Il pagan festi-
val He declared this was being
brought about by neglecting to impress
on the minds of children that Christ
mas Is the anniversary of the birth of
the Savior, the birth of the Christ
child. and the substitution OF Santa
Claus and his gift bringing visitation as
tho great central theme 70 this festa
occasion. Thus the Nativity and the
vital Importance of the Advent to
mankind are in Il fair way to become
dimmed, if not lost, in the youthful
mind where it is most desired to be
firmly implanted, and public attention
is being focused more and more on
what is called n pagan custom. This
custom is i'll itself beautiful enough;
but the fact that there is no Christ in
it, and Christmas is priamrily a
Christian festival commemorative of
what is considered the most momen-
tous event i'll the history OF human-
kind, while Santa Claus is a pretty
fiction born of no special religious
origin and appealing to no special re-
ligious sentiment, is a matter calling
for the serious consideration OF Christ
ian people. Consequently the purely
Santa Claus Christmas is characterized
as pagan in the generic sense.
DR.. Paden said he had noticed with
deep regret the growing tendency in
the public schools to set aside the
Christ child in Christmas celebration,
and make every thing Santa Claus in-
stead. He had fought against this as
best he could. and deeply regretted
also the tendency in some churches
III this undesirable direction, as they
allowed worldly ideas to cngizlft them
selves on the church and Sunday school
life to true spiritual detriment.