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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Can Taft Win the Presidency

United States Senator William
Z. Chandler names seven reasons
why the choice of Secretary Taft
for Republican standard bearer is
dangerous, says Harper's Week
ly.
1.-The reasons are first, he hos.
tility of the colored voters to Taft:
secondly, the misconduct Of the
Federal offlcehoders in n anipulat-
ing the State conventions in many
of the Southern States; thirdly,
the vast expenditure of Taft mon
ey In the prosecution of his cam
paign for the nomination; fourth.
ly, the local troubles in Ohio; fifth.
Iy, tie abandonment of the anti
trust and anti-poollns laws; sixth
ly, the hostility of the labor organ-
and, seventhly, the com.
bination of Taft supporters with
the race track supporters In
New York against Gov. Hughes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
A National Trait.

A traveller returned from Jaffa tells
this tale at his own expense. Having
journeyed to the historical seaport OIL
his way to Jerusalem, he succeeded III
hiring a conveyance to carry him to
the station. By speech and gesture he
Informed the native driver that he
wished to he carried in a leisurely,
sightseeing fashion through as many
as possible Of the principal thorough.
fares of Jaffa and to be delivered at
the terminal just in time to take the
outgoing train.
He had no sooner seated himself In
the vehicle, however, than the driver
whipped up his horse and whirled the
dlsmayed traveller at a furious pace
through all the dust and over all the
stones of the VIGOROUSLY rough streets
of Jaffa. The passenger was too busily
employed in saving his bones to be
able to see anything of the interesting
town.
Arriving at the station, he found that
he still had two hours to wait
"Why ii tie world" he demanded
Indignantly, did you ever bury like
thatT' -
"YOu American" responded the driv-
er, with an expressive shrug. "All
American like go very much fast."-
Youths Companion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
This Day and Time.

dis yer day an time" said Brother
Williams, us too much fer me. Ef dan
wuz Joshua livin' who could make dc
sun stan still he do it so he could save
on de gas bill, an eff Jonah wuz Twin
now an whale didn't have any mo
sense than ter swaller him he'd Ian
dat whale high an dry an sell him ter
de lie trust, an eff Lot wuz gwine long
wild his wife an she wuz turned into a
pillar er salt ned bull fence roun'
her an 'lect hisse'f president err salt
trust! Hits de rushin'est, grab all age
! ever wuz in. Dey not only rides de
lightnin, but dey done staked off de
stars, an dey knows des how many
hours day de fireman in de sun
works, an dey is slick enough ter tie tin
cans ter de tails of de comics what 90
blazin' roun' de skyl We is so wise on
our own account dat wisdom itsef
looks foolish. Whar well fetch up /
dunno All does know is dat we
gwine fast enough ter make yo' head
swim"-Atlanta Constitution.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Bryan's Tribute to Cleveland

William j. Bryan paid the fol
lowing tribute to former Presiden,
Cleveland
"The death of ex.Presidenl
Cleveland brings to a sudden end
the phenomenal career of one OF
the strongest characters known 70
the political world during the
present generation. Like every
commanding figure, he had Jealous
supporters and earnest opponents,
but those who differed from him
were as ready as his warmest
friends to cOncede to him the DOS
session of elements of leadership
to an extraordinary degree. He
was deliberate in action, firm in
conviction and ever ready to ac-
cept responsibility for what he
did.
"Few men have exerted a mere
positive influence upon those as
ISOLATED with them. We are not
far enough from the period in
which his work was done to meas
nre accurately his place in history,
but the qualities which made him
great are a part of the nations
heritage, and universal sorrow is
'elt at his DEATH"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
A Telephone Opiate.

The elders wife was seriously Ill
and the doctor advised rest and quiet
But the lady was very devoted tC
church work and worried herself into
hysterla because she could not attend
services and hear her favorite pastor
preach.
"She must not leave the house -
warned the doctor, "but you can easily
arrange to have her hear the sermon
by telephone"
The elder grasped the suggestion and
made the necessary arrangements for
transmitting the sermon into his wife's
room
AT noon on the Sabbath the doctor
called and asked, How did it work? 2"
"Fine,"> declared the elder, rubbing
his hands gleefully "Ten minutes aft.
er the sermon began she fell sound
asleep. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
APPEARANCE OF TOWNS.
German Plan Of Competitive Prize.

German Plan Of Competitive Prize,
Suggested to Beauty It.
Americans can get many ideas from
their neighbors across the waters. say.
the Southern Architect. the latest be
ing to beautify their towns by the
practical method for improvement by
architectural aid.
In America the plan has been to or.
ganize city beautiful" clubs. The
clubs have done wonderful work I'm
upbuilding the towns and cities in the
United States Taken in conjunction
with the German idea, which is most
excellent, still greater Improvements
could be made.
An interesting phase Of the German
policy is revealed in the prize competi-
ton offered recently by the authorities
of Saxon town in Germany. The
town council invites architects to sub.
NIT suitable plans for the front of resi-.
dental and business edifices. -Four
substantial prizes are offered for the
most successful competitors. and other
projects are TO he purchased II deemed
desirable. These plans will be placed
freely at the service Of property own
ers.
1t is hoped by this means to combat
unfortunate and all too prevalent tend
encies on the one hand toward monot
onons uniformity. on the other toward
the baroque and grotesque
The idea is certainly one which If in |
diligently carried out should eventual |
ly improve materially the general ap-
pearance of the towns where 1t is in
Produced.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
How Poll Taxes Shall Be Paid is
Decided

The Court of Appeals of Virgin,
ia, sitting in Wytheville, decided
for the defendant in the case OF
Tazewell against Herman, treasur.
er of Norfolk, in the poll tax case,
but 1t appears that an erroneous
Interpretation of the decision was
made in the absence of the Ian
guage of the Courts decision. The
Richmond Journal says;
The Supreme Court decided that
a citizen must Fay his poll taxes
IN person, but it fails to say what
constitutes personal payment. Can
a man send his personal check to
the treasurer and have his tax re-
ceipt mailed himp That is a ques.
tlon that is causing no little com.
ment among the officials at the
Capitol and throughout the State
today.
The Court has not decided that
poll taxes must be paid Sin per.
son" in order to entitle a citizen
to vote. 1t has decided that they
must be paid personally; and that
the city and county treasurers can
place on the list required by section
80 of the Constitution only such |
persons as have paid the required
poll taxes personally"
But the Court expressly declined
TO decide what would be person.
Al payment, holding that that
question could net be properly de
'ided in the case of Tazewell We.
herman, as the question was not
presented by the record in that
'ase.
When seen yesterday, Attorney
General Anderson declined to state
What was the effect of the decision
# the Court further than to say
hat the Court had expressively re
used to decide what sort of pay
lent was personal payment.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
WORK FOR WOMEN.
How They Can Help to Make Town:
Wholesome Places to Live In.

How They Can Help to Make Town
Wholesome Places to Live In.
Much in the line of town improve
ment work can be accomplished b,
women. In the May Delineator
writer tells some Of the things a wo
man can do-namely:
Abolish unnecessary noise.
Establish travelling Libraries and SC
bring reading matter within the reach
Of all.
Help to save the forests from demoli.
ton.
Clean up her own back yard and
make it such thing of beauty that It
will be an inspiration to her neighbors.
See that the health of her fellow citi-
zens Is cared for by securing the APP
pointment Of public nurse whose
duty is the care and instruction of the
poor
Secure lighted streets at night and
thereby prevent crimes.
Insist upon paved sidewalks.
Demand clean streets and get them.
Get rid Of tramps by having an ever
ready town wood pile-no work, no
pay.
Help to prevent the injustice of child
labor
Do away with immoral theaters,
moving picture shows and postal cards.
Beautify her street with window
boxes.
Prevent telephone and telegraph
companies from hacking off and mutt
lating the branches of trees.
Prevent much loss of life by insist
ing that all wires be underground.
, Arouse public interest in the public
welfare.
Keep her garbage box clean and cov-
cred and insist upon her fellow citizens |
doing the same
She can do because she has done ev-
cry one Of these things. And when she
loes them all towns and cities will be
clean, happy, wholesome places in
which to live.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

Three companies of the Richmond
Blues will engage in mimic warfare on
July and 4. One company will leave
from Petersburg, 20 miles out south,
to take Richmond and the others
will defend the city and by field ma.
neuvers attempt to prevent the enc
my's getting into the city. Sham bat
ties will be fought and all the regular
equipment of field service will be car
ried.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
His Criticism.

Robert Louis Stevenson once took ar
eccentric acquaintance of his to hear
Sir Charles Halle play the piano at St
James hall, London. Sir Charles was
a musician Of the most correct and
severe British type, though a German
by birth. After the concert was over
they walked as far as the Marble arch.
neither having spoken. Arrived there
the friend stopped and delivered him
self thus: "The manner of the elderly
statesman at the piano was somewhat
austere and chilling" And then they
walked on.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

The sheath, or dlrectoire skirt. the
latest daring Partisan creation, tina
has caused a sensation in the gay
French capital, is not for New York,
for Anthony Comstock HIS spoken.
The chief of the Society for the Sup.
preston of Vice says that he will ar.
rest and prosecute ito the fullest ex-
tent OF the law any woman who ap-
pears In public attired in ore of these
skirts. Hewas very positive about it,
and declared he would make an exam
pie OF the first one to take the dare.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Oxide of Zinc-What is it?

Its the wearing quality of the L. g.
NJ. PAINT while white lead is the
elastic quality of L. & NJ. PAINT.
Wears fully 10 years on outside of a
house, Costs ready for use about 81 20
per gallon.
L. q NJ. Paint Agents.
McCrum Drug Co., Lexington; II. L
Gilkerson, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Best the World Affords

1T gives Inc unbounded pleasure to
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve. "
says j. W. Jenkins OF Chapel Hill, N.
z. Il am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords. 1t cured a felon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, burn or wound to which il
Is applied. 25c. at B. H. GorrelPs
drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Killarney Linen Finiebed

Killarney Linen Finished
Suiting for a Waist, Skirt or
Suit. 1t is the best fabric on
the market for the money and
for summer wear. Costs less
than linen; wears as well; looks
as nice; does not have a tend
ency to mess up and wrinkle
like linen; is 80 inches wide and
sells for only 124 cents. We
say try it and you will thank us
for bringing it to your atten.
ton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

Delay in commencing treatment for
a slight irregularity that could have
been cured quickly by Foley's Kidney
Remedy may result in serious kid
ney disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy
builds up the worn out tissues and
strengthens these organs. Commence
taking it to-day,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

'Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema
that had annoyed me long time. The
cure was permanent. Hon. s. w.
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Sta
tistics, Augusta, Me.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

All interested in the progress
of the work at House Mountain are
invited to an informal reception to
be held at 0 p. m, Friday in the
Presbyt terrain Lecture room.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

Foley's Orino Laxative, the new
laxative, stimulates, but does not irri-
tate. 1t is the best laxative. Guaran
teed or your money back. b. H. Cor
rell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATAR RH
EIy'S Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
fhn d;nnnnni 49,

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
5O cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street, New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

Impure blood runs you down, makes
you an easy victim for organic diseases.
Burdock Blood Bitteis purifes the
blood--cures the cailse--builds you up.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
7 r Y


Best Percals down to 12a cents. Dress Ginghams
cack to III and l2I cents Bleached Musns that were
lzt cents now down to 10 cents. Persian Lawns very
sheer and NICE that IS and 20 cents now Is cents
Colored Lawns that were worth 10 cents last season
now IL cents. Cambria ard Muslin Underwear is lower
on account OF the decline in price of Cambria and Ham
ourgS. We have some great values in Hamburgs and
Laces OF all kinds We carry big assortment of all
this class of goods so that the Ladies can at all mcs
please themselves with u.s.
we md the T. NJ G.. Hose Supporters the most
to sell tor Ladies' Children and Men They
are easily attached detached at the pleasure of the
wearer will not unfasten of themselves nor niure the
finest Lisle or Silk Hosiery Chdrens sizes Is CENTS
Ladies % and so cents. Mems 25 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

WANTED TO BUY FARM OF
w two or three hundred acres in
western section of Virginia, must be
well watered and haYe good orchard.
Address with full particulars. OCCU-
PANT, 14l5 Hollins s., BalHmore.
ND. June 10 S-3t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

WILLERS TRANSFER CO.,
'AOffice in Adams Express Co.'s
building. Phone 1913. Orders prompt
ly executed. July 1-0S-4t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
JULY %. 80, 81. 1908

All applicants desiring to teach
! in the Public Schools of Rock
bridge must take this examination
or attend reNormal School of
Methods and take tfee-examina'
ton at the close of the session. q
Applicants must supply them
selves with pens, ink and PAPER,
paper to be of uniform style and
size, which can be obtained at W.
q, Stuart's book store.
1.-The examination of first year of
the Professional Course will be
held July 80; of the second year,
July 30, and of the third year,
July 81. g.
The examination will begin
promptly at 9 o'clock A. M. each
day.
G. W. EFFINGER, Supt,
Schools, Rockbridge Division.
July LOS At
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

An old saying is, when you
strike a hill use more steam.
When business is dull don't wait
for it to come in; go out after it.
L am after it now. Take look at
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
COLD, COLD HARD FACTS

But its getting warm now and |
have goods to suit the weather
and prices right to suit the GUS
toner. Come ahead and help
things along.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

This Bank issues certificates of Deposit Payable demand thu
bear interest at the of three @ per per
from their date provided the money remains sixty 6 days
longer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
Statement of Condition at Close of Business Feb ~ O8

- LIABILITIES -
Capital Stock ............. $50, 1000. 90
Surplus Fund ............ $4,000. 90
Undivided Profits (neD.... 1902.
Circulating Notes. .... 12,5O0.00
DEPOSITS
Individuals. ... 1882, $3.50
Banks. 45,6SO.12 42s, $685. |
$55O,726.42
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01

The second regular examina.
ton of white and colored teachers
forthe year 1908 will be held in
the Public School Buildings in
Lexington on
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Hosiery Department

Ladies plain black Hose 10, Is, 20 and so cts
Ladies Lisle Hose, black tan. 10, 25 and so cts
Ladies Silk Hose, black or tan 81 90
Misses and Boys Hose blacks whites and
'""S''''' III 10 20 cts.
Mems Half Hose 10 70 Ok c.
Have one lot Ladies' fine SO cent Hose put ND
pair to the box. Will close them out at s1O0
box. Tans or blacks
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Shirt Waists

Shirt Waists
An assortment of Ladies' White Shirt
Waists, beautiful designs, long or short
sleeves, made of Lawn, sheer Linen, China
Silk and Net all to be specially priced
at.....................8 5c up to $500
Linens
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-01
Subscription Rates in Advance:

One Year. $500 Three Months. 25c
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-23

which is quite different from Feb. 10,
last years date. The full list of
church days follows: Septuagesima
Sunday, Feb. 16; Sexagesima Sun
day, March l; Shrove Tuesday,
March 3; Ash Wednesday, March 4;
Quadragesima Sunday, March 8;
Palm Sunday, April II; Good Fri
day, April II; Easter Sunday, April
10; Low Sunday, April 26; Rogation
Sunday, May "a; Ascension Day,
May 20; Whit Sunday, June 8; Trim
ity Sunday, June IA; Corpus Christi,
June 18; Advent Sunday, Nov. 20;
Christmas Day, Dec. rs. Ember
days for 1908: March II, 10 and
IA; June 10, IL and 10; Sept. 16, IS
and 10; Dec. 10, Is and 10.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-23
LENT WILL COMMENCE
ON THE 4TH OF MARCH
Easter Falls on April the Nineteenth
this Year.-Church Calender
for the Year.

Lent will begin March 4 this year
and Easter Sunday will fall on April
10, according to the 1908 almanacs
and the rules which set movable
feast and religious days.
A single page on the almanacs of
today represents the meat of the en-
tire publications and that is the page
devoted to church days, eclipses,
etc. Easter comes somewhat later
than last year, when it fell on March
81, an unusually early date. In
1908 it will come at what may be
termed normal period, being mid
way between the two extremes.
All the church holidays dependent
upon the date of Easter fall likewise
neither extremely early nor decidedly
late. Thus Lent begins March 4,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-23
Oampier Makes EN- Dig Up.

Akeley Herald: Some five years
ago man by the name of FORMER,
charged with some criminal offense,
was released on a $4,000 bond, or
rather, he deposited the money with
a bank at Park Rapids, and the
bank went on his surety. When the
case was called the defendent failed
to appear, and the bank has had the
use of the money ever since. In
looking over the old files in his office
County Attorney .Dampier discovered
the facts as noted above and prompt
.ly moved the court" to have the
bond forfeited, which was done and
the money turned into the county
treasury, where it would seem, in
should have been years ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-23

The management of the Big
Bemidg" basketball team has closed
a deal whereby a game will be
played in this city on Friday even
ing of this week with the strong Y.
M. c. A. basketball team of Duluth.
The visiting team is said to be the
championship basketball organiza-
ton of Duluth, and claims the
championship of northeastern Min
nesota; and as the Big Bemidg"
has yet to be defeated by a basket
ball team in the middle or western
portion of the north half of the
state, the game to be played next
week will be for the basket cham
pionship of northern Minnesota as
a whole.
The Duluth team has been de-
feated but once this season, and the
defeat was administered by a Wis
consin organization (from superior).
Big Bemidg" lost one game this
winter, and that defeat was at the
hands of the Grand Forks team last
week.
The status Of the Duluth and the
Bemidji teams is about "stand-off,"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-23

Paul and Minneapolis with 1000
members each, will have no more
vote or influence on a ballot either
in executive committee or on the
floor of meetings of the federation
than the smallest business organiza-
ton in the membership.
The sessions of the new fedora
ton were marked by exceptional
harmony and the evident desire of
every delegate to aid in perfecting
some practical organization which
may utilize the tremendous oppor-
tunities for state advertising and
development through which an ex-
preston may be had from the repre-
sentative business men of the state.
"A general state campaign will
be commenced Immediately for
better advertising. Plans have been
practically completed and will be
shortly announced by the executive
committee through which the fedora
ton will be able to,secure through
single well-thought-eut effort, adver-
Using of Minnesota cities and
towns estimated to be worth
more than $1,000 week during
1908. z.- 49,:
The active cooperation of the
state immigration bureau has been
secured and the federation will
have the hearty aid and support of
Commissioner George WEIGH, who
will cooperate with the executive
committee in all joint efforts look
ing to the settlements of the states
agricultural lands, and state adver.
tising." -. II