davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Earthquake In the Desert,

Hans Doring writes of a singular ex-
perienee in an earthquake while trav-
cling in the desert of Cobb: Il had just
dropped off TO sleep when woke up
with a feeling of great anxiety, which
! could not explain other than that
had a presentiment that some great
danger was impending. 1t was ex-
planned soon enough. All Of a sudden
while | was still wondering whence
my sudden fear came | heard a loud
noise beneath the ground which sound
ed as If a subterranean express was
approaching. Nearer and nearer 1t
came, and before I could get off the
bed OH which l had been sleeping the
compound and the whole hamlet were
shaken by an earthquake. l thought
that my last hour had come and ex-
pected to see the walls collapse. The
rafters of the roof ratified on the
beams, and the whole house shook. II
the house had been higher 1t would
have collapsed, but the walls, not
quite ten feet high. are built Of mud,
with an elastic framework Of wood tc
carry the roof. 1t appears that these
houses are built to resist earthquakes,
their simplicity and elasticity saving
them from eStruction."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
1.-The EroIicsome Raste.n

| THE Frollcsome Baste."
A lady and gentleman took a short
excursion somewhat early one morn
ing, and the horse commenced kicking
In such an extraordinary way that, in
stead of becoming alarmed, they laugh
ed heartily at the oddly and obstinacy
of the animal, which, aided by the
apologies and explanations of the driv-
er, were ludicrous.
"Look now, maam, It's the quietest
basic In Ireland" (kick, kicB) "but it's
small tnste frolicsome out Of play"
(kick. kick, kick. aside to the horse)
9TH give it to We. We haste, when ! git
We home, to be exposing me this way"
(Aloud) "It's the blood We see, sir, the
rale quality blood that's In it-sure his
mother won the plate at the Curragh
o. Kildare, and It's only too quiet this
craythure Is" QIick). ASIDE "Ah.
ye venomous sarplnt, yer at it eg'inP'
--(AlOud) except when 1t goes out too
early of mornin' 1t understands the
fashions, and | never get much good
of him before tin or half past tin, any
way"
On the return the man was amply
repaid. He turned over and over the
money in his hand, glancing up and
around with an expression Of cunning
not easily forgotten.
Are you not satisfiedT' was the nat
ural inquiry.
ooh, yes, quite satisfied, and I'm sure
yer honor war satisfied, too-only the
lady laughed so hard at the baste's
tricks that l thought your honor would
give me another little sixpence."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Examination of Teachers

The spring examination OF white and
cOlored teachers for the year 1908 wi
be held in the Public School Buildings
in Lexington on APRIL 2OTH ard
MAY 1ST and 2ND.
All applicants desiring to teach in
the public schools Of Roclibridge and
teachers whose certificates expire this
year must either take this examination
or the examination in July.
Subjects same as last year.
Examination will begin promptly AZ 9
o'clock am. each day.
Applicants must supply themselves
with pens, ink and paper paper to be
OF uniform style and size, which can be
obtained at Mr.. StuGrt's book store.
A sufficient number Of the regulations
for the examination for teachers certlf-
cate, were placed in the hands of she
Clerks of the different districts with re-
quest that one be sent TO each teacher.
Teachers are requested to read regu.
lations carefully and comply. with them,
as there will be no renewal OF eertlfi.
Gates this year except that lst and 2nd
grade may be renewed upon certain
conditions named in Regulations.
q. w. EFFINGER, Supt.
Schools Rockbrldge Division.
Apr. Lost
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
The -
Scrap Book
The Best That Was Offered.

A prominent attorney Of Kansas
City succeeded in getting his client out
of bad situation by means of an al
ibi, which the attorney presented In
so novel way that 1t was little short
Of masterful.
At the end Of the trial the attorney
was overwhelmed by congratulations
from his colleagues Of the legal fra
ternity. To these fluctuations there
were added those Of the learned judge
himself, who observed
"a fine alibi, that, and mighty well
put"
well" modestly responded the law
yer, Il myself think it was rather neat.
OF those that were offered me it was
by far the best"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Pie In ENGLAND.

Pie came to the fore In England
many centuries ago 1t originated in
the form OF mince pie and was used in
the celebration of Christmas. In its
primitive stage it was baked in a deep
sided dish, lined and covered with
rolled out dough. The filling was Of
forcemeats, richly sweetened and
spiced. This spicing and 6ayoring
stood for the presents which the wise
men bore to the Christ in the Manager.
For years and years this custom of
having the Christmas mlnce pie pre-
vailed, but finally 1t was denounced far
and wide by the Puritans as form Of
ldolatfy, and the government after par
lament had suppressed the celebration
Of the birth of Christ took steps to stop
the baking and eating Of the mince pie
Eventually saner reasoning led to the
taking off Of the ban, and the pie eat
Ing custom was renewed. - London
Standard
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
II Should Not Have Ended Thus


Riding north on a Northwestern ave
nue. car, young man allowed himself
to become annoyed at the conduct of
the conductor The latter important Of
fetal seemed to be in hurry. He
was making it practice to give the
"let's go" signal before alighting pas
sengers were fairly on the ground.
Once or twice he had frightened wom-
en- In this manner, and many an angry
glance followed him as his car bump
ed onward.
Near Sixteenth street the annoyed
young man arose to leave the car 1t
stopped and he started to swing of
the running board.
Ding, ding!'
The conductor had jerked the bell
cord. The young man. strong and ath-
Ietic iii build could have dropped off
without effort, but he didn't. Instead
he reached up and jerked the bell cord
a single jerk. The car, in the act Of
gathering momentum again, stopped
suddenly.
what do you mean by that" de-
manded the conductor.
I'm taking the time you should have
given TO those ladies'" answered the
athletic young man, with satisfied
grin. Then cOOlly, carefully, still grin
ming ut the angry conductor, he STEP
ped off-lnto puddle Of dirty water.
1t should not have been so, but the
conductor had the last laugh.-Indian-
ap0lls News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Firm Resolution,

Dave Saddler was a brave Confed-
crate soldier who was in the hospital
at Richmond and who, In spite of bis
sufferlngs, always took cheerful view
of the situation. One day when he was
recovering visiting minister APP
preached his cot and rendered him a
pair OF homemade socks.
Accept these" said be- 81 only wish
the dear woman who knit them could
present them to you in person"
THANK you very much" said David
grayely. but l have decided that
never shall wear another pair of socks
while | live"
The preacher protested, but to no
purpose, and finally he sought out the
boys sister to tell her how foollshly
the invalid had behaved.
why" exclaimed she, "both his feet
have been shot OFF,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
A H0MESICK PIONEER.
Poetic Plant Of One Of the EARLY Set.
tiers In Missouri


In wonder the people of today read
of the persistent cheerfulness with
which the pioneers went about the
business Of settling the great west
Nevertheless 1t somehow gratlfes the
weakness Of human nature to know
that there was now and then wearer
Of the deerskin leggings and coonskin
cap who grumbled.
One early settler who went from a
snug New England village to the fever
haunted prairies along the Missouri
was moved to put his complaints into
rhymes. one Of which has survived
and Is now carefully preserved by the
descendants Of the early settler, who
i've surrounded by the peaceful pros
perity and comfort of a Missouri farm
right in the heart of the mathematical
prairie:
Oh, lonesome, windy, grassy place,
Where buffalo and snake prevail
The first with dreadful looking face,
The last with dreadful sounding tall
ia rather live on camel hump
And be a Yankee Doodle beggar
Than where never see a stump
And shake to death with fever'n ager.
Judging from the last line, one might
conclude that an acute attack of lager"
had suddenly prevented him from con-
tinuing.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
THE TOIICHSTONE-

told mine enemy the truth. His brow
At first grew stern and from his angry
eye
The lightnings flashed. But soon he
spake: "'Tis now
see judged you falsely. Wrong was l.!
Forgive me for the past and let us forth
To roam through peaceful meads. all
strife at end!'
So arm in arm we went, no longer wroth
The truth had made mine enemy friend
I told my friend the truth. He bravely
smiled
And, with a gracious courtesy averred,
your candor pleases mel" Yet meath his
mild
And glad exterior a something stirred
Which palmer said than words 1--WE are
estranged
Forevermore Your lance hath wounded
me
Past all redress" Love had TO hatred
changed.
The truth had made my friend an enemy!
Eleanor c. Donnelly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Given Her Choice,

Little Harry's experience with death
was limited to the decease Of q pet
canary which had been sent to q taxi.
dermist and now adorned the parloT
mantel.
His grandmother, of whom he was
very fond, was taken suddenly Ill. For
some time after he learned of her con-
dition he sat in brown study. Then,
as If coming to a sudden resolution, he
tlptOed into the sickroom and, eau
tlously approaching the bed, fixed his
serious big brown eyes upon his dear
relative and said, with a little culver
in his voice.
Say, grandma, If you die, which
would you rather be-buried or stuff
ed? Cause If you're buried we can't
see you no more but If you're stuffed
we can set you in the parlor."
Grandma Immediately began to
mend.-LOndOn Scraps.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
One Gift She Missed.

SiX-year-old Harry wanted to buy
bis sister little birthday present. His
heart throbbed with joy at the thought
though he had in his pocket only 1C
cents. Nevertheless n week ahead OF
time he went around the shops and
came back with very satisfied look
His mother asked him what he had
bought
Il got her a cream puff" he said.
well, you know, Harry" said his
mother, that won't keep fresh for a
week"
That's what thought after
bought it, mother" replied Harry
calmly land SO ate it."--Ladies'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Might Be With the Buffers.

81 hope" said the new made widow,
with dry sob, that poor Thomas
won't be ranged with the goats instead
of the sheep"
"Dear madam" replied the consider,
"yOur dear late partner was truly
good man.
eyes, | know he was; but, no matter
where he was or what he was doing.
Thomas would butt in"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Nerve, Sure Enouuh,

"The nerviest individual that ever l
encountered" says ex-senator Mason
of Illinois, was a chap that dashed
into an accommodation train running
from Chicago to Evanston on an Occa-
sion when was occupying a seat near
the door.
"Just before this person appeared in
my car the other passenger or two and
myself had heard a yelling In the
train shed, in the confusion of which
we heard some one shout, Stop thiefr
"Well, when this person did scamper
into my car he looked about for an in
slant with every appearance Of hunt
ed animal Then he dived under my
seat, exclaiming:
"'Slr, l rely upon your honorp -
Lippincotts.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
When the Gar Proposed.

The czar of Russia had met the lady
whom he wished to make his wife, and
he had obtained his fathers consent
to the match, but 1t still remained for
him to make his proposal to the girl
herself.
The sacred words had to be uttered
In the old formula which Russian court
etiquette prescribes for such occasions.
Seating himself beside the girl. he
took her hand in his.
"The emperor, my father" he said,
"has commanded me to make you the
offer of my hand and heart"
'AIy grandmother, the queen" she
replied, her eyes twinkllng with mis-
chief, has commanded me to accept
the offer Of your hand"
Then she broke into merry laugh.
your heart" she added, 81 take Of
my own accord"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
He Was lncorrinihle.

UNDERGONE husband is complain
ing again of your cooking, Mary. Mary
(reassurlngly)-Oh, mum, l don't take
any notice of him, for It's the nature
Of him to end fault. Amt he forever
complalnln Of you, um?-Ilustrated
Bits.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Logical Supposition

Little Lloyd - Papa, was George
Washington married to England? Pa
pa-Of course not, my son. Why do
you ask such a silly question? Little
Lloyd-This book says England is our
mother country, and as George Wash.
fngton was the father of his country |
supposed they were married.-Chicago
News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
He Wanted to Know the Worst

A miner who was suffering with
dyspepsia consulted a doctor and took
his prescription to druggist
"Well, how much?' said the miner
when the prescription was finished.
Lets see" began the druggist ITS
81. 10 for the medicine, 10 cents for the
bottle. That makes
He hesitated, and the miner said I'M
patiently:
"Well, hurry up, boss. Put price
on the cork and let us know the
worst. Ladies' Home Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

ana cheerfulnesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney tscdble has
become so prevalent
that 1t is notuhcommon
for a child to b, born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. the child urin-
ates too often. il the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Welcome to Him.

"Good morning, ma'am," began the
temperance worker. I'm collecting
for the Inebrlates' home and
"Why me husbands out" replied
Mrs. Nc CURE, "but If We can find him
anywheres ye're welcome to him.
Everybody's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15


The object of this suit is to sell 9115
acres OF land Of which Tillie A. Burkit
died seized, lying about 3 miles SOUTH
west of Lexington, Va, In Rockbridge
County, on the old Plank Road, now
owned by Virginia Argyle Burkit, an
infant, In fee simple subject to the life
estate Of by the curtesy in her father,
W. p. Burkit.
And it appearing by afldaylt made
and fled that Virginia Argyle Rurkit
W. p. Burkit, @. Burns Zollman and
Lena Zollman his wife and G. A. Zoll.
man and Rosa Zolman his wife, who
are defendants In the above styled
suit are not residents of the State OF
Virginia, il is ordered that the said
nonresident defendants do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
OF this order and 10 what ia necessary
to protect their interests In this suit.
A oopy-Teste:
R. R. WITT, Deputy Clerk.
G. d. Letcher, p. q.
Apr. 08 At.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Preventing a Possible BIunder.

A young man who was to be married
in church to Miss Way after court
ship of many years privately request
ed the choir not to sing This Is the
Way l Long Have Sought"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not 10 a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-RoOt is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty E>IEN<
cent and one dollar : :esss
sizes. You may have
sample bottle by mail S-sss aale==sS
free. also pamphlet tell Home OF svsupROot.
ing all about it, including many OF the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton. N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root DR.. Klmers
Swsmp-Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. =, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Spraying Time

1t is now time for spraying
trees. A card through the post
Office to me will insure my prompt
attention to your wishes. Ad-
dress, SAM /. HAMILTON.
mch. ll-08
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Commissioners Notice
w. A. LEECH for &c.
JOHN a. MoNTGOMERY's Admr. and
Ofbara

VS..
JOHN a. MONTGOMERY Admr. and
Others.
The allowed styled cause having been
referred 10 nee, by DEGREES OF the Cir
Tcuit Court, Of Rocdbrdge. entered
therein on the eth June, 1904, and on
the 25th February, 1905, with direct
ions ito ascertain, state and report
what estate remains of John A. Mont.
gCmery, decd, and to what deble, if
any, the same is liable, and the order
Of their priorities' All parties inter
esLed are hereby notified that will on
THURSDAY. APRIL BOTH, 1905
at my Office in Lexington, Va, proceed
to take said accounts.
E. NJ. PENDLETOM
Commissioner in Chancery.
Apr. 0s At
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
IN CHANCERY

W. P.BURKIT, Guardian of Virgin
ia Argyle Burkit and others.
nnfns,. a.. 4.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
VIRGINIA

In the Clerks Oflice of the Circuit
Court of Rockbridge County, March
30th 1903.
v Z. BURKIT Guardian of Virgin
la Argyle Burkit Plaintiff
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
MIN n 4 VI EoifaIaSsWestenl
-. q
Schedule in effect Nov. 24th. 1907.
Leave B0ena Vista.

Schedule In effect Nov. gath, 1907.
Leave B0ena Vista.
NORTHBOUND.
Mo- 93lP.M. Daily, For Basic. Lufay
Hageratown and New York Pull
man sleeper to Philadelphia.
No.14. 1886 p. vi Daily, For Hagerstown
PHILADELPHIA New York and In
termediate stations. Pullman
sIerre r to New York via Harris
burS.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. /. z % AN. Daily. For Roanoke
Bristol, Bluefeld, Norton, Win
ston-Salen,. Charlotte n. c,
WEIGH and intermediateate sta.
lions. Pullman sleeper Phia.
delphla to Gary. Cafe Car Roam
Ole and Gary.
No. IL. 200 +. Vi Daily. Fol- Roanoke,
Bristol, Blueheld ('Yinston Salem
and intermediate stations, Ex-Sun)
and Knoxville, Cincinnati, Colum-
bus, Chicago, and points West anG
Southwest. Pulmansl sleeper Buena
Vista to Knoxville and Roanoke to
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Additional Information and rates cheer
fully furnished by g. Z. AbTahams
Ticket Agent, Buena Vista, Va.
W. Z. BEYlLL, NJ. +. BRAGG
Gen. Pass. Agent Tray. Pass Agt,
ROANOKE. VA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free. also pamphlet tell.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-10-23
CARVER'S MURDERER
SENTENCED TO HANG

Saluda, Oct. 20.-Will Herrin, the
negro who killed Mr.. Emanuel Car
YER a young white man here several
weeks ago, was today found guilty
of murder and was sentenced to be
hanged Nov. 27. 1908, at a special
term of court ordered for his trial.
Hon. c c FeatherStone Of Lau-
rens presided at the trial. while Mr.
A M Dea. of Columbia acted as
stenographer, and Solicitor Tim
norman prosecuted the case.
Mrs Carver, widow of the dead
man, was one of the chief witnesses
and told the story of the killing in
an unaffected name.
The State having rested, the de
fendant was asked to take the stand
He did not remember killing any
one on Sept ID and did not know
where he was that day. He did not
seem to remember anything until
the broken gun was shown him, and
ne then said that was his gun, and
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-10-23
The BEST OF AL.

The second entertainment of the
Alkapest Lyccum course was given
on Wednesday evening by the Ten
pie Quartette Co. This company
fully maintained its record as one
OF the best attractions in the South
this season. The selections were
suitable to the occasion and were
rendered in the best possible style,
Pathos and humor combined to
make it one OF the most enjoyable
evenings that Batesburg audience
has ever known
The readings by Miss Catherine
Cole deserves special commendation
This young lady is an artist, and her
renditions of both serious and com
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-10-23
hERRIE PASSES THROUGH

Deputy Sheriff Padgett {. Saluda
passed through Batesburg Wednes-
day evening. He was takirg the
negro Herrin to the pen.tcatiary st
Columbia where he will remain mn
til November 81 at which time he
will be brought back to SaluIa and
hanged for the killing OF Mr.. CaI-
yer.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-10-23

that he bought it from Mr.. Carver.
The sentence of the court was
that Herrin be remanded to the
State penitentiary for safekceping
ing until Friday November 81,
1908, when he will be brought to
Saluda court house and hanged,
Good order prevailed
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-10-23

&c selections were well nigh perfect.
The next attraction will be the
Selmens-Pac Recital Co.. which
will be here late in November or
early December.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-10-23
Welcome, Fair Visitors!
FROM TIE L1TTLE CHILDREN TO THE OLD WAR VETERANS


bundles Inc
1or me """ tn" Misses
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-10-23

Subscribe for The Advocate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-04-04
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.

Does your back ache? Do you get
up lame in the morning? Do you feel
dull and tired? Does IL hurt you TO
bend over. to lift anything. TO get up
from a chair? Do you have sudden
catches or stitches of pain in the
back? Does a dull, throbbing ache
settle in the small Of your back and
bother you day and night? Do you
sometimes feel that you simply cannot
straighten uD?
II you do have backache, be careful
not to make the very common mistake
nf treating it as a muscular trouble. Do
not rub the sore places with liniment,
nor put on plasters, for the seat of the
trouble is inside-in the kidneys. which
lie Just beneath the small of the back,
ON either side of the spine.
A cold. a chill. a fever. overwork,
overeating or overdrinking may start
a slight congestion or Inflammation in
the kidneys that will at once interrupt
the kidneys work of altering the blood.
IL is this condition that sets up the
aching, and makes your back so bad.
You cannot make any mistake by
treating the Kidneys at once. for it is
these small troubles that lead to
5ropsy. diabetes and Bright's disease.