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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
A MUCH NEEDED REFORM

The law covering gambling is
felt to be entirely inadequate to
meet the situation. Under the
preser law it Is next to an impOs-
sibility to convict persons of small
gaming practices. Very few peo-
pie, comparatively, take chances
on genes to an amount exceeding
$2C.0o. No doubt by far the
greater number gamble with small
Ter stakes. Be that as it may, the
tenr tation to many lie to play
for small stakes. Especially ls
this true with boys and young
men, whose purses are not burden
ed with much money and whose
gaming instincts lead them to in
dulge in small chances.
This situation should have been
rectified long ago by our General
Assembly. To permit gambling up
to $4,000 makes it exceedingly
difficult for officers of the law to
properly punish the gam blers. The
only ground for breaking up tbis
violation of the morals of a com
munity lies in liberal interpreta-
ton of the law end impose fines
for conducting disor6erly houses.
The society people CT our towns
and cities are possibly responsible
for the law as it stands today on
our statute books. In the indul-
pence of fashionable card parties,
sue b as progressive eucnre, where
interest in the lane 10 increased
by fmal' bets ia u son etimes even
large one J, ledies and gentlemen
permit themselves 20 take chances
and clay for stakes that In time
can only be satisfied with large
WARN ?. The follows gan bling
pure and simple,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Good Roads BIZ Becomes Law

Richmond News Leader of Sat
urday: "Virginia is to expend
$3.50, 900 annually on her public
roads in addition to working con-
'victs on the highways.
"The Senate yesterday took up
the House Bill which provides for
the expenditure by the State for
good roads, the distribution to be
made or the basis Of the revep ues
paid by the counties of the State
into the public treasury.
"Ihis bill is along the lines Of
the first recommendation contained
in the message of the governor to
the General Assembly, and the
action of the lawmakers was
agreeable to the governor, and be
expressed satisfaction at the coz
currence Of the Senate.
'The money will insure at least
250 miles of good roads each year,
and in ten years we will have $500
miles of highway that will be
credit to the State, said Cover
nor Swanson this rorhing.
=" In some counties the allow
ance will provide more roads than
others, they having the material
plentiful and close at hand. The
matter is now wholly in the hands
OF the counties, and believe they
will grasp it, "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Along James River

GoxTffe Co,1eSbondeHee
GIlmore's Mills. Feb. 25.--Miss Nora
Shaner of Lexington spent some days
the past week visiting the Misses Burks
at Sherwood aud Miss Hope Chiles at
this place,
Mrs, M. w. Barger is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Joseph Kennedy, in Lex
ington.
Mrs. Charles Peery went to Lynch
burg last Thursday TO Ineet two of her
nieces, who are her guests.
Mrs. N. L. Barger OF Lick Run, Bot
etourt county, is visiting her father,
Mr.. John A. Barger, who for some time
has been confined to his home. He is
improving now.
Among the sick of the neighborhood
reported as improving are Mrs. W. II.
Chies and Mr.. ". r. Hatcher.
Messrs. Lackey Braford, merchants
at this place, are conducting their re-
duction sale this week.
Miss Marshall Burks Of Sherwood,
is In Washington visiting her sister,
Mrs w. L. Griffls. j. X.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
From Palmer High School
For The Gazette

For he Gazette
1t is the wishes of the pupils
and teachers to have published the
following resolutions as adopted
by the school in remembrance of
the lose of two very dear little pu.
pilf-Herbert and Ruth Saville.
Whereas. God, in His infinite love
and wisdom, has seen fit to remove
from our number two CT our beloved
schoolmates, be it
Z Resolved, 1. That we willingly sub
NIT to his divine will, knowing ard be-
lieving that he doeth all things we'll.
3. We are grateful for having had
with us, though for SO short period,
those dear children, feeling that there
Is gentle, sweet influence that will
ever linger with us.
8. We extend our deepest sympathy
to the members OF their families, and
commend them to the only source Of
consolation to Him who said, HE Is
not dead but sleepeth."
The children Of the lower grades
In which departments Rtth and
Herbert were enrolled were given
the opportunity to express their
sympathy ind feelings in writing
and great number of sweet little
childlike letters were handed In.
We give below but one from lit.
tie boy just as it was written.
Herbert Saville Is gone and We are
SO sorry. We miss him and we will
never see him at Palmer High School,
and know his parents miss him. he
was my little playmate, and | miss him
in my class every time | go up to my
class when look ct his desk think
must see him, and we are sorry he
can't come back TO P. H. s. again. but
he is better off in Heaven than down
here. Herbert was good and honest.
He will never be at his home again.
With love and sympathy. @. W. NJ"
PRINCIPAL.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
A Master HypnOtIst Coming to
Lexington

"Tbe biggest laugh Macon has
let loose for long time was-heard
at the opera house last night when
four hundred people roared at the
hypnotic performance of Prof.
Hemstreet. He had number of
our best citizens on the stage and
had them thoroughly hypDotized
and the funny things he had them
dc were convulsing to the audi
ence. 1t is impossible to particu'
larlize, sufficient it is to say, that
it was az funny as a dozen comedi-
ans with circus thrown l..
Many who saw the demonstratiCn
last night laughed SO much that
they are almost sick today. The
time has gone by when intelligent
people cry fake over such power
as be possesses and Ills entertain
nent affords pleasing variation
from the general run of theatrical
performar ces and one can attend
them and enjoy hearty laugh.
The Prof. will give his last per
Torrance tonight and those who
were not present lest night should
net miss wonderful exhibition as
some of our beat people have prom
ised to be hypnotised and the aud
fence is sure to get its mouey's
worth.-Macon, &C., Times"
Prof. Henstreet will be at the
Henry-St. opera house, Lexington,
Friday. March 6. and two ladies
or one lady and one gentleman Will
be admitted on one paid ticket if
at the opera house before 8:l5 P.
NJ. Admission 10 and % cents,
Reserved seats, Doc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Free Delivery of Mail Shows a
Progressive Town
Inrrrnrn,r W Tah d ,nS

LEXINGTON, VA , REQ. "a, >Vo
EpIToR GAZETTE with refer.
ence to the question of free deliv.
cry OF malls permit me few
words. l fully endorse DR.. Man.
ly's views, and must confess that
in my opinion the reasons OF
"Councilman" for went Of action
rest rpon very frail foundet ton.
The whole question, it seems to
me, may be resolved into a matter
of taking progressive step along
tie lines cf other wide awake and
up-to-date municipalities, and,
furthermore, as being of distinct
public convenience and accommo-
datiOn.
Those who do not desire to take
advantage of the system may keep
their boxes, and do, as they are
now doing; but those who would
be clearly benefited by such de-
livery are many, and have q right
TO that advantage.
This town lie peculiarly suited
to an innovation of this kind, be-
cause there come here so many
strangers of leisure, at all times of
the year, who would probably re-
main longer because of climate
and congenial social and intellec'
tual surroundings, If the intensely
conservative idea, to put it mildly,
were absent; and in its place there
were made tnat forward movement
for the new good things that make
for enlargement and advancement.
Make the town attractive, and
convenient to strangers and it's in
habitants get into line with the
forward movement, don't welt,
Mr.. "Councilman", for the voter
to cast his vote in your hand, be
tore you act on "public utility"
question. Do what you believe to
be right, while In, otherwise, you
resort to the initiative and refer.
endum without there being any
such system in vogue. You should
take the initiative yourself, ard
urge this very important improve
ment in our node of doing busi
ness as a municipality of modern
and advancing thought aid action.
Thanking you for the space and
time. l remain, dear sir,
Very truly,
j. NJ PATTON.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Southern Hostility to William
JennInQs Bryan


CHAa1orrE, N. c., Feb. 81, 1908
EDIroR GAZETTE: A few days
ago I ran across the appended
Clipping in the Chicago Record
Herald of the 10th, and thinking
it may be of interest to Lexington
ians, l herwith submit it to you.
"John H. Lstane, professor OF
history in Washington and Lee
University, has written a long let
ter to the Richmond Times-Dis-
patch in which he urges the advis-
ability of organized effort to pre-
vent the nomination of Mr.. Bryan
at Denver. This letter is particu-
larly interesting because it I'm
dcubtedly expresses the feeling Of
many southerners. Southern Dem
ocrats have accepted Mr.. Brysn
without having any great enthusi-
asm for him. 1t is true that be once
had a strong Democratic Pop ulis-
tic support in some of the southern
States, but the leaders Of the Demo
cratic party In the South are OPP
posed to his theories of government
ownership, think him too radical
in more than one respect and have
little faith in his star, which Ia a
matter of some Importance, since
they would like to win national
election.
professor Latane appeals very
strongly to the hostiles. He en-
deavors to prove by references to
the history of several Democratic
conventions that 1t is still possible
to prevent Bryan's nomination, he
argues that Virginia should surely
send an uninstucted delegation to
Denver, and hs grows eloquent
over the grand old party, which he
thinks has suffered enough from
Bryan already.
"He does not speak for Senator
Daniel, who has been discussed as
a Virginia candidate, but he says
that 'Judson Hartman of Ohio or
Governor johnson of Minnesota
would either one be considered EN-
inently eligible, and as candidate
the latter would not only Re accep-
table to the eastern wing of the
party, but he would carry more
States in the West than Bryan
Chow far such sentiment Is
effective in the South we do not
know. But there is undoubtedly
great deal of discomfort over Bry-
an. The old conservatives CT tie
southern Democracy take him as
they might dose of very bitter
And perhaps they could
accomplish something If they
would concentrate on johnson,
who, as Professor Latane indicates,
is popular in tie West and accep-
sable to eastern Democrats"
j. P. A,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

A weak Stomach. means weak Stom-
ach nerves, always. And this is also
true Of the Heart and Kidneys. It's Il
pity that sick ones continue to dug
che stomnch or stin ulate the Heart
and Kidneys. The weak nerves, net
the organs themselves. reed this help.
This explains why DR.. Shops Res
toretiye has. and Is promptly helping
so rany sick ones. 1t goes direct to
the GAUGE of these diseases. Test this
vital truth, and see. r. II. Gorrell,
druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Lexington High School Building

Lexington High School Building
The Lexington school board have
taken steps looking to the erection
of a modern high school building
on the site of the old Anne Smith
Academy. At the suggestion of the
school board meeting of the Anne
Smith Academy trustees was held
and bill agreed on to be presented
to the Legislature empowering the
trustees to transfer to the town
the academy property to be used
for local educational purposes.
The bill as prepared by the trust
ees of the academy and the school
board was forwarded to Mr.. j. S.
Craig, delegate from Rockbridge,
who introduced the measure in the
Legislature last week.
The purpose of the transfer is
for the town to get possession of TIE
academy property and erect there
on, when sufficient funds can be
provided, modern high school
building, to cost something like
$l5, 200. The old Anne Smith
Academy was established ABOUT a
century ago and has enjoyed an
honorable career.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
A PUBLIC BUILDING AND
FREE DELIVERY

The question of free delivery In
Lexington lie live one just al
present and 80 far there have been
no published objections to its es'
adjustment. If there are persons
who oppose this innovation they
have hot vet so expressed them
selves. The advocates OF the
movement are outspoken in their
Endorsement of what they believe
to be great convenience for resi-
dents of Lexington, especially
those living remote from the post
office, and who, from necessity. are
compelled to get their mail at the
expense of considerable trouble
and sometimes great delay.
Members of the Town Council
have expressed themselves as will
ing to take the proper steps to
have the system established II
they can be shown that the public
desire such. And, on the oths"
hand, should there be any consld-
cradle opposition to the establish
ment of free delivery the Council
would feel justified in declining to
make possible the establishment Of
such service, because they have
announced their willingness to
carry out the wishes of the MAORI
ty of the people respecting the
matter. In other words, if the
people want free delivery the
Council say they can have it, if
they do not want it the service will
not be thrust upon them.
1t would seem that a sufficient
number of people have spoken in
favor of free delivery to insure its
esta blishment. Such step would
surely indicate to the observant
public that Lexington desired to
keep abreast of the times and to
utilize every advantage that would
Advance her material prosperity.
Besides the advantages aid con-
veniences of having the mails car
ried to the houses of our people,
we have assurances that such a
step would have considerable
weight with Congress in appropri-
ating SIS. 600 for public building
for Lexington, provided for ln.the
bill rece ntly introduced by Repre-
sentative Flood of this district.
In recent letter frC m Mr.. Flood to
DR.. George H. Denny with refer
ence to this matter, Mr.. Flood
says:
81 see good deal in tie Lex
ingtop papyrs about free delivery
in Lexington. TO have free deliv
cry there would be considerable
aid in getting an appropriation for
"a public buildir gu wish you would
get the Council 10 take this mat
ter up and ask for it, and also get
the postm aster to write TO the First
Assistant Postmaster General to
make application for free delivery.
Lexington is entitled to it and 1t
will be very easy to get free deliv
cry. | talked to the First Assist
ant Postmaster General about it
this morning, and he will have the
CAGE Investigated at Orce.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Simple Remedy for La Grippe

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumo-
nis. Fol 9y's Honey and Tar not only
stops tie cough but heals and strength
ems the lungs so that no serious results
need be feared. The genuine Foley s
Honey and Tar contains no harmful
drugs and is in q yellow pack age.
Refuse substitutes. b. ii. Gorrel.
Jan. S-2m.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

Stop that tickling CouRhi Dr..
shoop's Cough Cure will surely stop
it, and with perfect safety. 1t is so
thoroughly harmless, that DR.. Shoop
tells mothers to use nothing else even
with very young babies. The whole
some green leaves and tender stems OF
lung healing mount famous shrub fur
nish the curative properties to DR..
Shoop's Cough Cure. 1t calins the
cough. and heals the sensitive bron-
chial membranes. No opium, no
chloroform, nothing harsh used to in
iule or suppress. Demand Dr.Shocps.
Take no other. b. H. Gerrelrs drug
store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

Health Coffee" is r. ally the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
This, the finest Coffee Substitute ever
made, has recently been produced BY
DR.. Shoop OF Racine, Wis. Not a grain
of real Coffee in it either. Health Cot
fee is made from pure toasted cereals,
with malt, nuts, etc. Really 1t would
fool an expert-who might drink 1t fol
Coffre No twenty or thirty minutes
boiling. Made in a minute" says
he doctor. j. Med. Adair.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Keeping Open House

Everybody is welcome when we feel
good: and we feel that way only when
our digestive organs are working prop
ely. DIR. Kings New Life Pills regu-
late the action OF the stomach, liver
and bowels so perfectly one can't help
feeling good when he uses these pills.
25c at B. II. Gorrell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
What Everybody Wants

Everybody desires good health,
which is impossible 9nless the kidneys
a, 9 healthy. Foley's Kidney Remedy
eorrects Irregularities and cures. all
FORMS of kidney or bladder disorders.
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once
and prevent Bright's disease and dia-
betes, B, H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Suffering and Dollars Saved

E. s. Lopez of Marilla, N. Y. Gays:
II am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by BuckleD's Ami
ca Salve. 1t has saved me suffering
and dollars. 1t Is by far the best heal
ipg salye Rave ever found Heals
burns, sores, ulcers. fever sores. eczema
and piles. zoe at B. H. GorrelI's drug
store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
INFORMATION

We all want it, we all need it, 1t don't look
like Spring, but Spring is coming. So is the
biggest line of Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Gents Furnishings, Trunks and Valises, that
ever bought. People talk of goods being
higher in price; the only trouble with me is
MY CONSCIENCE won't allow me to ask
price enough. Iwant more business. want
more of your business. Won't you give it to
me? Times are not 50 bad, we have been living
too easy,
AN OPTIM1sT sees Silver Lining in every
Cloud.
A PEssnflsT bites the Silver to see if its real.
Prices that l am going to give this season
will be silver to you or in other words / will
save you MONEY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
A Sensation

The marvellous curative properties of
Foley's Honey and Tar has proven a
sensation iD many cases OF severe
coughs and colds that had refused to
yield to other treatment. Foley s
Honey add Tar will stop your cough,
heal the lungs and expe the cold from
your systeia. Contains no harmful
Gruvs. B. II Gorrell
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

81 trust this may be read by many
sufferers from kidney and bladder trou-
ble," writes Mrs. Joe King Of Wood
land, Tex. II suffered -four years and
could find nothing to give even temper
AIRY relief. Our druggist at last iu-
duced me to try your 30 days treat
ment OF Plneules for 81. This one bot
tie has cured me and money could not
buy the value it has been TO Inc. +"
Sold by r. H. Gorrell,
druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

The First National Convention to
nominate candidates for President and
Vice Pre- sident met In Baltimore In 1881.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

Foley's Orlno Laxative Is new reme-
DIV, an Improvement on the laxative OF
former years, as It does not grippe or
nauseate and is Pleasant to take. 1t is
guaranteed. B. Fl. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

The next General Conference OF the
African Methodist Episcopal Church
will be held in May, 1908, in Norfolk,
Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

II you have Catarrh, rid yourself o
this repulsive disease. Ask DIR. Shoop
of Racine, Wis, to mail you free, a
trial box of his DR.. Shops Catarrh
Remedy. A simple, single test, will
surely tell you a Catarrh truth well
worth your knowing. Write to-day.
Don't suffer longer. u. H. Gorrell,
druggst,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26
Notice! Notice! Notice!

For the next 80 days We will
give 1910 off On all orders for
Picture Frames Prices res SOD
able. QUIsENBERRY d Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

@Obituaries exceeding 10 lines,
tributes of respect. cards OF thanks,
etc.. must be paid for at the rate OF
Sc. per line.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-02-26

PREPARED INSTANTLY. Simply add boil
ing water. cool and serve. ioc. per package AZ
aii Rrocers. flavors. Refuse all substitutes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-04-08
COUNTRY ROADS
ARE DISCUSSED
Commissioners Meet in Spec
ial Session-Letter From
The Governor.

A special meeting of the Board Of
County Commissioners was held last
night. Chairman Merritt presiding,
and Commissioners ClOptOn, Davis.
Roberts and Stewart present.
letter from the governor was
read highly complimenting the board
upon the improved conditions at the
county convict camps.
The matter OF improving roads Of
the county was discussed, as was also
that Of constructing houses for the
convicts whenever there is a change
IN the location OF the camps, which
is made necessary whenever they are
moved from one section to another
1t was dcided to build house cars,
which can be placed on wagons and
thus moved whenever desired.
Applica lions for permits to sell
liquors, for which the meeting was
called. were received, and after
being passed upon the board adjOurn
ed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-04-08
Ben Commons Submits Prop
osition to Pensacola
Electric Co.
FOR A
MEETING DENIED
Officials of the Pensacola
Electric Co. Reach Here
From Boston and Savan.
nah and Consult With
Manager Leadley.

Although efforts We're made yester-
day and last night, no progress re-
sElted towards adjusting the differ,
ences between the Pensacola Elec-
tric company and the members of the
Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway Employees, and residents of
Pensa,c ola We're compelled to get along
Tor another day as best they could.
without a street car service Only the
hay shore line was operated during
the day Ben Commons of New Or
leans, yice-president and a member
of the general board of the Interna-
uonal association, reached here in the
forenoon and spent the day in consul
tatiOn with the members Of the local
association, and last night submitted
proposition to the manager Of the
Pensacola Electric company. after
making futile efforts for a consulta-
ton, towards a settlement and re-
sumption of service. This proposition
received no reply last night.