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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
A BOY CAN MAKE IT.

should be well seasoned Stain the
stand any color that suits your fancy
and smooth lightly with fine sandpa'
per and give it one or two coats OF
varnish.
The lumber should be from one to
one and a quarter inches thick, the top
and the shelf from twenty to twenty
four inches square. The legs are three
inches wide and thirty inches long.
Fasten the stand together with finish
ing nails and set the nails below the
surface of the wood. After applying
the stain fill the holes with putty col
ored with the stain used on the stand.
Make all corners and edges straight
and square Shape the shelf as shown
with a small compass saw. When the
stand has been all fastened together
smooth the sharp corners very lightly
with the sandpaper, barely taking off
the sharp corner Thin cleats should
be nailed or screwed to the underside
Of the top and shelf. a similar table
built of oak would cost from Sc to $40
at your home furniture dealers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Iceberg DESIGNS.

All the architecture Of the world Is
represented in natures iceberg de
signs. Sometimes d little berg will
have the appearance Of an Arabs
white tent as it rides on a desert look
ing sea; another its sharp outlines
softened ia the vaporous atmosphere,
will appear like a domed mosque in
green marble. 4 cluster of Chinese pa
godas comes drifting slowly down the
current, followed by a stately Gothic
cathedral. early style. Then comes a
coliseum, and beyond huge man-of-
war floats down the current, its stem
submerged, with foam grandly break
ing over II, the stern seventy-fye feet
aloft
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
A Nahob.

Rich as nabob" is an expression
not infreQuently heard, but why ma
bob" should thus be associated will
wealth and who he was precisely Is
not SO generally known. Under the
great moguls the provinces Of India
were administered by deputies known
by the designation Of ''nawab," who
commonly amassed much money and
lived In great splendor. The office and
the title continued under British rule
IN the orient, but gradually the word
became corrupted into "nabob" and
was applied generally to all natives
who had grown rich. More latterly 1t
was bestowed - often In a derisive
sense-upon Europeans who, having
made large fortunes in India, returned
home and spent their money In lux
urious and ostentatious way.--London
Scraps
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
FOLLOWED HER LEAD.
The Chinese Cook Knew Which Eggs
Should Be Discarded,

Should Be Discarded.
Chinese need TO be taught to be
more self reliant" said the woman
who employs Il Chinese cook. "Yester'
day ordered my cook TO make a pud
ding fer dinner, stopping a minute to
see If he followed my instructions. for
| had taught him to make this partcu-
lar pudding He had seen me smell
the eggs before putting them into u
bowl. and he began by putting the first
egg to his nose. lie seemed on the
right road. SO | left the kitchen for a
minute
Returning, discovered that he had
used five eggs instead Of three, as
had taught him. Taking him to task
for not following my instructions, he
answered. Yes; three here (pointing
to the bowl, two here Indicating
where he had thrown the others.
Same as you
ut dawned on Inc that when | had
taught him 10 make the pudding | had
found the second and third eggs that
had broken to be bad and had
thrown both away. He had simply
done what he had seen me do-aftes
smelling the second and third egg j.
had thrown them away."-New Yor'
Sun.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
EnsiIage Hints.

Three tons of silage are generally
counted equal In feeding to one ton of
hay. A yield Of fifteen tons of corn
per acre is considered fair one.
A silo is not an expensive structure
One built Of slaves to hold eighty tons
can be built inside Of barn for $50.
Good silage depends on the stage of
maturity Of the corn, the air tightness
Of the silo and carefully filing the silo
so that the sllage will settle evenly.
An animal Will consume about GU
bic foot of silage thirty to forty
pounds) daily. This can be used as a
basis for estimating the size Of the silo
needed
Build the silo twice as high as it is
In distance across Make it air tight
and strong enough to resist the lateral
pressure, often amounting to several
hundred pounds per square foot at the
bottom.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
NJ " Norfolk 6 Western
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT. JUSE 20, 1909
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

p.m-For Bristol and informed.
late stations. Pullman Buffet sleep.
er to Bristol. Connects at Roanoke
with st. Louis Express for all points
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, and Cincinnati Cafe Car.
I'll a.m.-For Roanoke. Bluefeld,
Pocahontas, Norton, Winston Salem.
Charlotte, WEIGH and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Gary.
Cafe Dining Car.
1.51 p.m.-F9r Hagerstown, Phila.
delphia. New York. Pullman Buffet
Sleepers via HaRerstown for Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
7.35 pm. For Hagerstown, Philadel-
phia and New York Pullman Sleeper 10
Philadelphia and New York.
Rates, time tables and information
cheerfully furnished upon application
to Agent N. 4 w. Ry.
W. B. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. ARt NJ. +. BRAGG,
Roanoke, Va. Trav. Pass. Agt
Jan. 10, 90
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
HARD WOODS OUT WEST.
Experiments With Eastern Growth by
the Forestry Department.

the Forestry Department.
1t will interest owners Of forests IN
any section Of the country to hear that
the hard woods Of the east are to be
experimental with on the Pacific coast.
The United States forest service Is
planning to introduce number Of the
more important eastern hard woods
into California and will this year ex-
pertinent with chestnut, hickory, bass
wood, red oak and yellow poplar or
tulip trees. Small patches Of these
trees will be planted near the forest
rangers cabins on the national forests,
and If these do well larger plantations
on a commercial scale will soon be es
tablished OH wider areas.
There are over l25 different species
Of trees In California, a number of
which produce some Of the most valu-
able varieties of lumber In the coun-
try. Although considerably over one
half Of the species are hardwood or
broad leaved trees, yet. with the excep-
ton Of the exotic eucalyptus, there is
not a single species Of hard wood here
ranking In commercial Importance
with the leading eastern hard woods.
Climatic conditions In many parts Of
California are undoubtedly favora BILE
for the growth Of number Of the val
liable hard woods, and the absence Of
these trees Is due mostly to unfavor-
able factors of seed distribution.
II the experiments are successful
valuable asset will have been added to
the forest resources Of California
which should prove Of special benefit
to the local furniture and vehicle In
dustries. Chestnut and red oak are
highly esteemed for furniture
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Useful Little Contrlvances.

If paint is strained before using II
will cover more surface and wear
better
To drill hole through glass use a
steel drill With lubricant composed
Of turpentine and camphor.
A fine way to beat rugs is to lay
them on an old bed spring, and the dust
beaten out will fall through the
springs.
II you have timber two-man saw
and only one person to use 1t you can
make 1t saw well by stilfenlng 1t with
a bow. A hickory sapling with Sits
sawed In each end which go over the
blade and fasten at the ends is bent
and applied.
Shingled )ofs will last several years
longer If tho shingles are soaked In
llmewater Even sprlnkling them with
llmewater viii help. If you notice the
shingles oil an old roof near the CHM
ney and compare them with other
parts Of the roof you will appreciate
the value Of time
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Then and Now.

The difference between the relations
OF parents to their children now and in
the days before us Is we'll Illustrated
by the story Of the old general who
was talking to young lady whom he
had taken in to supper. Before them
on a plate was a chicken. After ALL
general" said the young lady, there
Is nothing in the world like the liver
wing Of chicken"
well" he replied. "do you know |
never tasted one, for when l was
young my parents ate 1t, and now my
children dow-Congregationalist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Straiohtenina the Back.

1t Is the custom In certain parts OF
Scotland among the woman laborers
In the field, when their backs begin to
ache from bending low while working
with short handled hoes, to lie down
their faces upon the ground, and allow
others to step upon the lower part OF
their backs with one foot several times.
This operation Is known as straight
ening the back. Chicago News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
cRE0S0TING FENCEPOSTS.
An Experiment by the United STATED
Forestry Service.

An Experiment by the united Staten
Forestry Service.
An investigation In the preservative
treatment of fenceposts conducted by
the United States forest service In CO.
operation with the University Of Min
nesota has recently been completed.
There are many agricultural sections
Of that state where much Of the land
Is unfenced, and In such localities it Is
difficult to obtain good posts, since the
only common trees are willow and cot
tonwood, and these do not make dur
able posts In their natural condition.
The need for information on the best
method Of preserving fenceposts In
that region or elsewhere, therefore, Is
urged by the department Of agricul-
ture.
Much land now lying idle is well
adapted for pasturage were 1t fenced.
1t is evident that the securing Of a
durable and comparatively cheap post
would give great impetus to the work
Of fencing and would result In the
more intensive utilization Of the land.
1t is believed that creosoting Of the
native woods will provide such post.
Considerable data on the best treat
ment for each of number Of different
species was obtained by these expert.
ments, and the feasibility Of creosot-
ing posts was clearly demonstrated.
Detailed advice on the work will be
given to all who request 1t Of the for
est service at Washington.
AS result Of the interest aroused
by this work there has been formed In
one locality an association Of about
twenty-five farmers for the purpose Of
creosoting their fenceposts. Through
such an organization the preservative
treatments can be more cheaply ac-
than by individual farmers
because Of the saving In the initial
cost Of the apparatus and the cost of
the creosote. II the plan proves feast
BILE other associations will doubtless
be formed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Diarrhea In Fowls.

For white dlarrhea In fowls the fol
lowing is recommended: A teaspoonful
Of castor oil. followed by five grains Of
rhubarb and ten grains Of carbonate
Of soda or grain Of opium During
the attack and for little time after
It's abatement the bird should be fed
on soft food and have no green vegeta-
bles. For young chicks half a tea.
spoonful of olive oil is preferable to
castor oil, and boiled rice should be
fed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
B. N. HUTTON
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
BLACKSBURG VA.

Degree courses in Agriculture, Horti.
culture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology, Civil, Mining, Mechanical und
Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and
Metallopre ply. and Preparatory Veter-
mary Medicine. Sixty fopi Instructors,
Thoroughly Equipped Shops, Labora.
tories and Barns. Steam heating and
electric lights in dormitories. Library
1900 volumes. Farm of LOO acre.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL APPRENTICES
Zone Year Course for Young Farmers)
Total cost OF session OF nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing. uniforms, medical attendance,
etc., $4,000. Cost OF Virginia stu
dents, $226. 90.
The next sessions opens Wednesday,
September 77nd, 1909.
PAUL B. BARRINGER. MD, IL. d.
July 7 90 4mo President
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

bladder remedy, be-
cause of its remark
able health restoring
properties. Swamp
Root fulhlls almost
every wish in over
coming rheumatism,
pain in the back, kid
neys, liver, bladder
and every part of the
urinary passage. 1t
COrreCtc ,uohi1ify RI
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Why He Quit.

$50 you abandoned the simple style
Of spellingf"
EYES," responded the former advo-
cate Of the fad. 81 found II so difficult
to make people understand that
knew better Philadelphia Ledger.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
A Charitable World.

"Your money must be burden to
you at times"
yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax,
but you'd be surprised to see how
many find who are willing to bear
other peoples burdens. "-Washington
Star.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

In hard subsoils one will save the cost
Of this simple device In digging seven
ty-flve rods Of ditch. In our hardpan
sections Of the east, which always
need drainage, one does not feel en-
couraged to dig bitches with pick and
shovel when more than half the en-
srgy is required to loosen the dirt
With this machine the toughest SUBJ
soil when dry handles as rapidly as
loose sand.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Baltimore 6 Ohio R. R.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NAY 80, 1909
LEXINGTON
All Trains Daily Except Sunday

HARRISONBURG, WINCHESTER,
CHARLESTOWN and HAMPERS
FERRY, Depart 400 am, 1900 noon
100 p. IN. Arrive 500 p. m,
CHICAGO, Depart 400 a. m, 1900
noon. Arrive 800 p. m.
PITTSBURG, Depart 400 am 1900
noon.
WASHINGTON 4 BALTIMORE, De-
part 400 q. M, 1900 noon 100 p. m.
Arrive 600 p. m.
HAGERSTOWN j. FREDERICK,
Depart 400 d. III. Arrive 600 p. m.
aur- 500.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Great Reduction In
MILLINERY
NOW

I also have a nice line of White
Goods and Embroideries, Val
Laces, ETC.. that I am going to
sell at very low prices. Want to
close out my White Goods and
Embroideries;need more time and
space for millinery Have a nice
line of Kid Gloves and Silk
Gloves. Fancy Hose both silk and
Isle. all colors, Plaid Top Socks
in large and small sizes for Child
rem. Call and look over my line.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
As Good as He Gave

"Here is my seat, madam, but can,
dor compels me to say that | think you
are as we'll able to stand as | am"
'Polteness compels me to say
Thank you, SIR New York Journal
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

Do the truth you know and you shall
learn the truth you need to know
Macdonald.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

Count art by gold and 1t letters the
feet It once winsed.-Outda.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

Dr. hIIIIlSI q CO., Homo olsWAHPh sot.
Einghamton, Ny. The regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles are sold by
all druggists. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Gilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
A Novel Mission Stand Table.

The stand table shown In the Illus
tration will be found a welcome addi-
ton to the list Of odd pieces Of furni-
ture that are usually found in any
home. The construction of the stand
Is easily within the mechanical posi-
bilities Of almost any man or boy who
has a few tools The uses that will
be found for the table will be many,
such, for instance, as a reading table,
lunch stand, smoking table, etc, and
when stained a light green 1t makes
a very pretty flower or porch stand.
Any lumber may be used, but 1t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

hold water and scalding pain in passingit,
or bad effects following of liquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up many
times during the night.
Swamp-Root is not recommended for
everything but if you have kidney, liver
or bladder trouble, it will be found just
the remedy you need. 1t has been thor
oughly tested in private practice, and has
proved 80 successful that special ar
rangement has been made by which all
readers of this paper, who have not al
ready tried it, may have sample bottle
sent free by mail, also book telling
more about Swamp-Root. and how to
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

He who swears dlstrusts his own
words. Latin Proverb
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04

hndoutif you have KID
ney or bladder trouble.
When writingm mention
reading this generous
offer in this paper and
send your address to
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
DO You Get Up
With a Lame Back?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everyone knows of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
Dissolution Notice

have severed my connection with
Riding Bros, and will hereafter con-
tract for buildings and carpenter work
on my own responsibility. Repair
work a speciality, The patronage Of
the public lie solicited.
June scott j, =, MYERS:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-08-04
NEW.
Ice Machine

have just started up my ICE
FACTORY with nearly everything
new. Have spared neither time
nor money in putting in one of
the best and most
Up.tO.Date Ice Machines
on the market.
Am in position to furnish good,
PURE ICE promptly and at rea-
sonable price. Orders from the
country solicited, which will be
promptly attended to.
All orders by mail or phone
will have prompt attention.
Respectfully,
W. r. HUMPHREYS.
Phone No. 15S apr. % 09 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
removing his silk hat nervously.

removing his silk hat nervously.
 "Yes, MT Watts. I'll tell him you are here"
 Watts, the banker, confronted Ban semer moment later, an anxious, hunted look in his eyes. John Watts was known as one of the n1eanest men ill the city. No one had bested him in transaction of any kind. As hard as nails and as treacherous as a dog, he was feared alike by man and woman.
 Watts, perhaps for the first time in his self satisfied life, was ready to bow knee to a fellow man. A certain young woman had fallen into the skill. full hands of Counselor James Banse- mer, and MT. Watts was jerked up with a firmness that staggered him.
 MT. Bansemer, have come in to see if this thing can't be settled be- tween us. I don't want to go into court. My wife and daughters won't understand that it's case of black mail on the part of this woman. Let's come to terms.''
 Bansemer smiled cooIly. It was i'm possible to resist the temptation to toy with him for awhile, to humble and humiliate this man who had destroyed hundreds in his juggernaut ride to riches. Sl1illfully he drew the old man out. He saw the beads of precipitation on his brow and heard the whine come from his voice. Then in the end he sharply changed hls tactics.
 'See here, Watts, you've got 8 wrong impression of this affair. don't like your inferences. l am not asking you for a cent. I wouldn't take it. You have just offered me $25.OOO to drop the affair. That's an insult to my in- tegrity. I've investigated this girls claim pretty thoroughly, and believe she is trying to fleece you. I have given up the case. None of that sort of thing for ne. She'll go to some interruptions lawyer, no doubt, but I am out of it. I don't handle that kind of business. You have insulted me- Get out of my office, sir, and never en- ter it again.
 Give me that in writing," began the willy banker, but Bansemer had called to broom. Eddie Deever was stand ing near the door, almost doggedly CullOUS.
 "Show MT. Watts the door, and if he ever comes here again call the po- lice. He has tried to bribe me.''
 Watts departed in a dazed sort of way. and broom closed the door.
 Are you still here? he demanded of Eddie Deever in such a manner that the young man lost no time in leaving.
 ''There goes $25,O0O," said Bansemer, with cold grin.
 "I guess you can afford to lose it, muttered broom. Ut was slick, l suppose, but it's probably too late to help"
 Have you telephoned to GraydonT
 Not yet"
 Don't"
 Change of heart?"
 "Change of mind"
 'That's so. You haven't any heart"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

(.k.A1aezsA0 ( close to his office, seeing but few people. However, he diG saunter into Rigby's office for fxiend ly chat, but learned nothing from th, manner of that astute young man With a boldness that astonished him self-and he was at no time timid-he asked if Harbert intended to remain in Chicago for any length of time After he had gone away Rigby rubbed his forehead in a bewildered sort oj way and marveled at the nerve Of tht man.
 The day passed slowly, but late fl keen that he found it difficult to keeI himself from making inquiries of the proper officials as to whether afidavits had been filed by Harbert or any other person His hand did not shake now but there was a steady pain at the back of his head.
 broom. I think I'll go home. If don't appear in the morning you'll know Pm at some police station. Good dayv'
 "Goodby!" said Elias, with correcting emphasis. Bansemer laughed hearti ly.
 "I believe you'd like to see me jugged."
 "Not unless you could be convicted I'll have to remain in your employ until then, suppose"
 i've often wondered why you don't quit of your own accord-it seems Sc distasteful to you."
 ''I'm working for you from force oi habit
 You'll turn states evidence if I'm arrested, no doubt.''
 'If my word counted for anything and he raised his hand, ''Td say, 'Sc help mel shan't.'"
 T've never been able to understand you.'
 ''I guess you've always understood my feelings toward you"
 You hate me?' (sA
 "I'm no exception to the rule."
 "But hang you, you're faithful"
 ''Oh, I'll pay for it, never fear. You won't hesitate to sacrifice me if it will belp you in any way. But let me tell you something. Elias broom has been smart enough to cover every
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

one Of his tracks, even If he hasn't been able to cover yours. I can't per form miracles. You don't seem as keen to bring about the family explo- sion as you were, observe"
 By heavens, I can't bear the thought of that boy-oh, well, close up the of flee as soon as you like.''
 After he was safely out of the office Elias broom glided into the private office, drew forth his bunch of keys and opened his employers desk. A big revolver lay in the top drawer. The old clerk quickly removed the five car tridges and as deftly substituted a new set of them in their stead. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03
CHAPTER XIX.

was not losins his courage; 1t was only the dread of having Gray.
 don find out. He stuck close tn his office Eeeina
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-03

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