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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
State Republican Convention in
LynChburg

The Republican State Conven.
ton, convened in Lynchhurg last
Wednesday, the 9Th, primarily IL
select four delegates at large tt
represent the State organization al
the Chicago Convention to rOni
nete q candidate for President.
was creditable body, says tbs
Old Dominion Sun of Station,
lis personnel is described by the
staff correspondent of the Rich
mond News Leader us follows:
whatever may have steen the
criticism of past Republican Cor
ventions of this state az regard
the personnel of tie bodies. ther>
is 80 grounds for aspersi"ns or
the body that net here tOoay.
The dele gates are Virgihians. In
fact | doubt if ten per cent ale
(ther than natives OF the State.
The delegates are well dressed,
they are discreet, they are law
yers and business men and farm
ers and doctors. 1t is an intelh-
gent and prosperous looking body
snd they are sober body. There
is little drinking among the dele
gates. The men are here for
business.
In his speech opening the con
ven1icn. Mr.. Slemp is reported as
saving that the party in Virginia
was in fine condition and that
tt e prospect was for an ircrecsc
brth in numerical strength and
substantial merit, as the basis for
future triumphs. This kind of
talk is we'll enough to tickle the
ear ard fill up time in public ad-
dress, but it does not win public
contiCerce. WLst is needed il
Virginia to bnilo up the Republi
can party is les. selfshness, less
mania from Office, less combines to
gain office as the paramount mis-
sion of party. As it has been
for some years, the plans and prac
tees of those who are principals in
the reorganization, was to keep
as few in tie front as possible, sc
that these few could have the ear
of the administration and the dis
tribution Of official favors.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
The Farm Calls tor LabOrers

The following tin ely article ap'
pear I'd in the Buena Vista Time
a short while ago, and emphasizes
the need Of more laborers on the
farm:
There is scarcely farm in Rock
bidge county, which does uot neeC
some ditching, u feLce or road bIllt
some repairs 20 the barns, etc, all q
which has been put off from time tc
time b,cause it was impossible to gel
labor. Now is the golden opportunity
of the farmer 20 put everything in first
class shape before the rush OF public
work starts again. By gCing to Roam
oke or Lynchb lrg il will be easy to
get plenty of help, which has been
thrown out by shutting down Of mills
and the fact that the railroads are
holding up on their operations. a great
many Of these men came from the
farm originally and will make good
hands, at much less wages then they
have demanded heretofore.
The prices of all farm products have
held up and we venture to predict that
they will not fall, or If they 90 they
will 20 up again imnedie tely after the
presidential election. We therefore re
peat that now is the time for thu far
mers to get everything in ship shape
and in addition to this to get all the
labor they can and raise big crop this
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Plenty of " ork at Buena Vista

The Richmond News Leader says:
The iron mines and furnace ut Buena
Vista shut down temper .r;ly, b9ing
the only Industries in that town that
did so. In fact all other plants are rur-
ring full time and the tannory is taking
on lsIge force Of extra men to build
and operate the extensive addition no W
being put IN.
A telegram was received Friday sta.
ting that the mines property had been
leased BY A. J. MOxtsm the iron king
of West Virginia, aud directing him to
secure full force men and 60 TO work
at once. Mr.. II. II ScAy, piymlster at
the Tines, has posted signs at various
places in the city calling for M Ell to so
to work at once.
1t is further rumored on good au-
thority that the Allegheny o. and |,
Company's furnace, which laid off its
hands last week. had been leased by
the sam party ard would resume work
shortly.
There are as many men at work in
Buena Vista as there were before the
panic and with the furnace in opera
ton Buena Vista will occupy the en-
viable position Of having more men
at work, in the city, than were at
work during the flush times, not to
speak of the many men that farmers,
lust outside the city, have secured to
the fencing and ditching and other
odd jobs, which no one hadtime to
do q GEAR ago
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Randolph Macon Remains True
to Her Traditions


to Her Traditions
The most important question be-
fore the meeting of the Baltimore
Conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, at Roanoke, was
whether or NOS the Randolph
Macon Woman's College of Lynch
burg should remain, as the history
of the Randolph-Macon System
had been in the past, Methodist
institution, or whether denominat-
ional allegiance should be thrown
off in order to become beneficiary
of the Carnegie Foundation. 1t is
gratifying to MetEodists that de-
nominatlonal loyaly won. The
Richmond Journal, in discussing
the situation editorially, says;
"Mr. Carnegie's foundation for
emeritus professors Is noble in
stitutlcn, without faint of psuper-
ism or mendicancy. This rorten-
tously rich men has thus done for
the cause of learning, science and
the higher education of the youth
what governments IN other lands do.
He puts instructors worn out In
the seryice Of mankind upon a
yenslon list of comparative afflu-
ence and of real honor. Their de-
cliring days are free from carklng
care. as these noble men rest from
the labors of earth and are gently
handed through the wide flung
crystal gates. TO Il large extent,
relief in munifcent manner and
free from all objection is afforded
the profession of teaching in the
higher walks, a calling incompar-
ably the most noble and useful,
next the ministry of religion, that
blesses and elevates u ankind.
"Mr. Carnegie has seer fit to
limit his roll of honorary retire
ment to such professors as are con-
nected with unsectarian institu
items. This restriction is entirely
and rightly within his discretion,
nor is his determination proper
object of criticism. The inclusive
class is quite large enough to ex-
haust even a most generous endow
ment. We cannot, however, com
mend too highly the action of the
Baltimore Conference Of the South
ern Methodist Church in respect
fully but firmly declining to share
in this fund, if thereby it imrerils
or puts lii question the m raj own
ersblp by the church of the entire
Randolr Macon system of educs-
tiCuaI Institutions. This action OF
the conference has the true and
genuine ring of deep principle that
will not yield convictions to con-
alterations of cash benefits. 1t is
no disparagement of other church
es TO say that the Methodists Of
Virginia are away and ahead OF
all in fostering widespread and
expanding system of general edu-
cation. 1t is one Of the chief earth
ly glorres Of that great com munion
CT Christians, which il is rightly
determined shall never be sepPra
ted from the control of the demon
iratIOn."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
In the Circuit Court

A special term of the Circuit
Court of Rock bridge was convened
Monday by Judge Letcher and lie
still in session.
Rev, G. w. Price of Golfers
town, of the Second Adventist
Church. was granted license to eel.
citrate the rites matrimony.
D. H. East of Raphine qualified
as notary pnblic.
j. L. Barger qualified as depu-
ty for E. z. Barger, commissioner
of the revenue for Natural Bridge
district.
John f. Ruley, convicted of
malicious cutting, was recognize ed
to appear at the next term of the
court, May 4th.
T. IA. Sale and j M. Sale were
granted the right to aGopta child,
under the name of Tate Sale.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Democratic Executive Committee
Called Primaries

bASOoIl'O
Called Primaries
The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Rockbridge county held
a meeting in Lexington Monday
and adopted resolution calling
district mass meetings for the
purpose of selecting delegates tn
State Democratic Convention to be
held in Roanoke June 11th.
The mass meetings for the vari-
Gus districts will be held Saturday,
May 30th, at 3 p. m, except In
Lexington, at 4 p. m. The county
will be entitled to ten delegates,
apporticned as follows to the vari-
Gus districts;
Lexington district, meeting in
the Courthouse at 4 p. m, 2 dele
gates and alternates.
Natural Bridge, Fancy Hill
schoolhouse, at 3 p. M, 2 dele
gates and 2 alternates.
Buffalo. H. L. MorrisOn's store
(Marmion), at 3 p. NJ, delegate
and l alternate.
Kerr's Creek, Highland Belle
schoolhouse, at 3 p. m, l delegate
and l alternate.
Walkers Greek, Crawford :
schoolhouse, al. 3p. - delegates
and 2 alternates.
South River, Fairfield, at 3p. m
2 delegates and 2 alternates.
The vote of the district will be
east by the delegate present,
otherwise the delegation will cast
the vote for the district.
All Democrats will be entitled
to vote in the mass meetings WHO
are qualified to vote at the NOvem-
Der election,
Mr.. Frank Moore was re- elected
chairman of the executive com
nittee. and Mr.. K. r. Witt sec
rotary.
The following members were
present Monday: Messrs. j. H.
Glasgow. j. +. McCauley, E. P.
Barger (proxy for j. W. Burgcr,)
R. l.. Patterson, A NJ. Anderson,
G. R. Leckey, j. T. Miller, j. NJ j..
Anderson, w. B. Poindexter, j. j..
L. Kinnear (proxy for c. +.
Mackey), W. j. Ta1dy, j. l.. Bar
ger and Frank Moore.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
TO-.
HousekeeperS

better The Japanese the plettier It is waste of
money to buy low priced grades. Just as we'll
throw money away as to get inferior grade of Mat
ting From zoe. up you get good quality. 25c.will
get most excellent one
We have Mating Rugs X II at $500. Smaller
Mating Rugs at IS and 75c We also have very heavy,
almost ndestucble fibre Mating Hall Rugs,9 and II
feet long. from $500 to $1,000 These are new thing
ard an excellent thing.
Have Linoeums two yards wide from 75c to 81 90.
We make special prices these according to quantity
wanted, ETC. We have ten or more styles for you to
select from, both in English and American products.
Some like the English goos the bestothers the Ameri-
We will show you the difference if you in
We have over fifty wool Ingram Art Squares 9 Y u
and II 10 from $3.50 to $500. These are fine goods
and choice patterns. Also have Oriental Rugs 9 II at
$4,000. These are handsome enough for any parlor
anywhere.
feel that I am within safe limits when say we
have 200 smaller Rugs, of all kinds from 5Oc up
$500.
We have Stair Carpets from 2jc. to II 90 per yard,
and Ingram Carpets from n to 75c.
We have Window Shades in al colors at % and SOC
Our Lace Curtain stock is too large for a town the
size of Lexington have to buy them in large lots.
as get the price right and obbers discounts
am sending out this week illustrated folder show
ing q of our cheaper styles We have many more not
shown the folder 1t is too expensive to get up cuts of
them all If you do not receive this folder let us know,
and one will be sent.
We make special effort also on Lace Curtains, Nets
and Draperes of all kinds for home decorations. We
think you will find our stock in this line the best in town.
Have Poterres up to $1,000 parand some as low as
$100 pair.
We have curtain Poles and Rods, in great variety
they come in ASH Cherry White, Brass etc.
No one ought ever to lay Carpet, Mating or more
particularly Lnoleums, without putting under them
Carpet paper 1t adds greatly to their life and wearing
quality. Any lady who has tired it knows this. The
best stair carpet made wont last long without something
on the edge of the step. We have very cheap Carpet
Paper and Stair Pads.
Our Dress Goods and Wash Goods are beautiful
this season. We have had to recorder heavily side
bands, Lawns etc. We want you to these goods,
and the many other pretty things have. We are
making big effort to have store above the average
stores of smaller towns. The liberal patronage
ceive seems to show people appreciate it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

30 Days Trial $1.00 is the offer OIL
Pineules. Relieve Back-ache, Weak
Back, Lame Back, Rhuematic pains
Best OF sale for Kidneys, Bladder and
Blood. Good for young and old. Salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded,
Sold by b. II. Gorrelps Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

Sufferers who say they have tried
everything without benefit are the peo-
pie we are looking for. We want them
to know from glad experience that
Ely's Cream Balm will conquer Cold In
the head, Hay Fever, and obstinate
forms of Nasal Catarrh. This remedy
acts directly on the innamed, sensitive
membranes. Cleansing, soothing and
healing One trial will convince you of
it's healing power Price SOC. All drug
gist, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren
ST., New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
EDERMAN

The Imported German Coach
Stallion, owned by the Fairfield
Club, will be found during the
present season "a portion OF his
time at the following places:
At the barn of Jean Fulwiler
ton what is known as the Lock
ridge FARM one mile west OF
Raphine.
Also at Harry s. McClure's,
one mile southeast of Fairfield.
And at Geo. S. Greiner's near
Decatur.
Insurance, $1,000 for the sea
son.
VIM. G HOUSTON.
Prest. Fairfield G.. C. Club,
Apr. 15-oS--2t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

Weak women get prompt and lasting
help by using DR.. Shops Night Cure.
These soothing. healing, antiseptlc sup
pcsitories, with full information how
to proceed are irteres tingly told OF in
my book mo For Women. The
book and strictly confidential medical
advice is entirely free. Simply write
Dr Skoop, Racine, Wis. for my hook
No. 4. Sold by Gorrells Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
What Shall we have for Dessert:

Try Jcll-O, the dainty, appetizirg,
economical desc t. Can be prepared in
s'aqtly simply add boiling water anc
serve when cool, Flavort d just right
sweetened just right; perfect in every
way. a lee package makes enough de.
sert for large family. All grocers sell
it. Don't accept substitutes. Je!l Z
complies with all Pure Food Laws
flayors: Lemon, Orange, Rasterry,
5trw berry, Chocolate, Cherry, Peac h.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Plenty OF Trouble

is caused by stagnatlon of the liver ant
bowels. To get rid Of it and headache
and biliousness and the poison that
brings jaundice, take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the reliable purifiers that
dothe work without grinding or grip
ing. Csc. at B. H. Gorrell's drug
atOre
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Virginia Military Institute
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA

The Board Of Visitors, at their An
nual Meeting on tie Goth day of next
June, will appoint STATE CADETS
to iii vacancies In the 1st, Bird, 18th, 18th,
10Th. 18th, 22nd. 24th, 25th, 9Th. 2Stb,
Both, 33rd, 34th Senatorial Districts,
nd seve raj AT LARGE. These APP
pointments carry free board and tuition.
Applications sholld be addressed to
the undersigned on or before June 10th,
ON forms that will be sent upon request.
E. w. NICHOLS, Actg. Supt.
Apr, 8 0S st
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
lanes ID. BOWER Dead

James d. Bowyer, well known col
ored man of Lexington, died Wednesday,
April and was buried Thursday iiom
the Randolph-St. Methodist church, OF
which church he was one OF the officers
His pastor, Rev. J L. Brown conduct
ed the funeral services.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
ATWenty Year Sentence

II have just completed a twenty
wear health sentence. imposed by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which cured
me Of bleeding piles just twenty years
ago." writes D. s. Woolever of LeRays
vile. N. Y. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
heals the worst sores, boils, burns,
wounds aud cuts in the shortest time.
25c. at b. H. Gorrell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
An lnsidlous Danger

One OF the worst features Of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious disease
and before the victum realizes his dan
ger he may Rave a fatal palady. Take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first
sign of trouble,as it corrects Irregular
ties and prevents Bright's disease and
diabetes. B. H. Gorreil.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

The Democratic primary for thu
nomination for the mayoralty and meIr
bers of the council was held in Roam
oke Saturday. Joel H. Cutchin was
renominated for mayoy over l.. B,
Davis by 1856 majority,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

Health Coffee" is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
This clever Coffee Substitute was re.
Gently produced by DR.. Shoop OF Ra'
cine. Wis. Not graf Of real Coffee
in it either. DR.. Shoop's Health Coffee
is made from pure toasted grains, with
malt, nuts, etc Really it would fool
an expert who might drink it for
Coffee. No 20 or 80 minutes tedious
boiling. made in minute" says the
doctor. Sold by j. Med. Adair.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
erObituaries exceeding 10 lineI

eJObituaries exceeding 10 lines,
tributes of respect. cards OF thanks,
etc. must be paid for at the rate OF
SC. per line.
erAdvertising rates, which are mod
crate. furnished on application.
@Business local notices 10c. a line
or first Insertion and &c. line for
each subsequent insertion.
N Office Telephone No. s. Long
Distance Metallic, connects with town
and county lines.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
INFORMATION

We all want it, we all need it21t 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
I 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 want more business. [ want
more of your business. Won't you give it to
me Times are not so bad, we have been living
too easy.
AN OpTDnsT sees Silver Lining in every
Cloud.
A PEssIMIsT bites the Silver to see if it's real.
Prices that [ am going to give this season
will be silver to you or in other words l will
save you MONEY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

ManZan Pile Remedy, Price SOC. is
guaranteed. Put up ready to use. One
application prompt relief to any form
OF Piles. Soothes and heals Sold by B.
H, Gorrell's Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

Folev's Orno Laxative is best for
won en- and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste makes it preferable
to violent purgalises, such as pills.
tablets, etc Cures constipation. b. H..
GOrrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
Oxide of Zinc-What is it? I

Its the wearing quality Of the l.. &
NJ. PAINT while white lead is the
elastic quality of l.. & NJ. PAINT,
Wears fully Is years on outside of a
house. Costs ready for use about S1.2O
per gallon.
L. q NJ. Pslht Agents.
McCrur Drug Co., Lexington; II. Il
GilkersOn, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

XXTANTED-A RENT Err FOR
w 20 acres of blue grass sod for the
season 1908. Well watered. For in
formation apply to |. r. Alphin, Lex
ington, Va, or to r. l.. OWEN, Suf-
folk, Va. This piece of land is also
for sale Albeit
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy'S Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.


Gives Relief al Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
nv II Gil IL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

If you are not well satisfied
with your Floor Coverings we
would like to show you our stock.
At this time we have nearly two
hundred rolls China and Japan
Mattings. The China wears the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
CATARRn

Taste and Smell. Full size 30 cts. at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, rs cents.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street. New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15
TTIRGINIA :

ViN'iNiA
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of Rockhridge County, March
Bon, 1908.
" r. BURKIT, Guardian of Virgin
ia Argyle Burkit Plaintiff
vs..
VIRGINIA ARGYLE BURKIT and
otheEs.
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY
Tie sbject OF this suit is to sell 2115
acres Of land Of which Title A. Burkit
died seized, lying about miles south-
west of Lexington, Va, in Rockbrdge
County, on the old Plank Road, now
ownM by Virginia Argyle Burkit, an
infant, In fee simple subject to the life
estate by the curtesy in her father,
w. ?. Burkit.
And 1t appearing BY AFFIDAVIT made
aad filed that Virginia Argyle Burkit,
". P. Burkit, G. Burns Zollman and
Lena Zollman his wife and G. A. Zoll-
maS2spd Rosa Zollman his wife, who
= EaAsnts in the above styled
+ - - residents of the State Of
f. Is ordered that the said
= defendants do appear here
n, II days after due publication
!, 9ger and do what is necessary
ty$UeEd their interests in this suit.
CA copy-Teste:
r. r. WITT, Deputy Clerk.
q. d. Letcher, p. q.
Apr. 0S It.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

This issues certificates of Deposit Payable demand the
bear interest the rate of three ( cent annum
from their date provided the money remains sixty 6O) days OF
longer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-15

Subscription Rates In Advance:
One Year. 800 Three Months. 25c
Six Months. SOC Single Copy. DC
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-28
VIVA! ihe South Needs.



In minute or two. we shall mem
ton some of these men whom we
know in North Carolina (and later
on, perhaps, some in Virginia and
South Carolina), but our object af-
ter ali is not so much to do honor di-
rectly to these workers, worthy as
they are as it is to urge their
example upon other men in every
section Of the South. What we need
IN North Carolina and South Carroll
Ma and Virginia and Georgia and
Tennessee to-day, and in every South
ern State for that matter, is dozen
men in every neighborhood and
township dedicated to some line of
progressive thought or to some phase
OF community Improvement. These.
we repeat, these are the silent max
ers Of the worlds best news. and it
was Of such that Dean Swift wrote
two hundreds years ago when he de-
clared the man who makes two
blades of grass grow where only one
grew before docs more essential
service to his country than the whole
race Of politicians put together"
And this is good doctrine. The man
who teaches his neighbor to double
their corn yeild deserves as much
honor as a Congressman. The man
who originates new type of cotton
cr tobacco is IS worthy as the scien-
tist who makes some great chemical
| discovery. The nan who gets good
highways IL q community where bad
roads once hampered progress should
have monument rs high as a gen.
erals. And tho man who founds a
good school and develops the minds
Of boys and girls who would other
wise have walked in darkness-he
should have the praise of men no less
than if he had painted some maste-
piece OF art or wrought some splen-
did stature.
These are the things we need to
learn in North Carolina and throug-
out the South to-day. and these are
the men we need to honor-the man
who stands for some vital idea, some
plan Of constructive work in rebuild
ing his section, and therefore in re-
building the South. He is a worthy
son Of tie men who wore the gray.
and no one else is worthy. To make
roonev is . low and selfish aim and
its fruits will turn to ashes on the
lips unless in making money one slso
serve ones fellow.