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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17

Once upon time a certqin cOmmu
nifty planned to give a dinner 70 q
Judge there. When the judge came to
scan the list of those invited he raised
vigorous protest against one name,
that Of a man who had been the most
brilliant lawyer in town. but who was
now the town drunlard. They finally
overcame his opposition. but the town
drunkard had heard Of it. He was the
last speaker called upon. He arose
and said Mr.. ToastmaSter-Fiit2eD
years ago bad practice in this town
that amounted to $4,000 year. !
had a wife and family whom | sup
ported In comfort. | had my own
horse and carriage. AT that time the
guest Of the evening was on his wa;
west in an Cmigrant wagon. lie land
ed in this town and started in to make
his living. Since then. Mr.. Toastmas-
ter" he cried. with pathetic break In
his voice-"since that time | have been
going steadily down. down, down, and
our guest has been going up. up. up,
until now we are just about on
level"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
The Mistake He Made.

He sauntercd into the central police
station and approached the desk ser
geant. There was Il careworn look on
his face. He stood there a moment
as if In reyerie. Finally as tears
cOursed down his cheeks he timidly
said
81 want to give myself up"
"What have you done that you should
seek a felOn's cell?" the sergeant
asked.
Il have long been a fugitive from
justice. The welfare of society do
mands that l should be punished"
"But what is It? What heinous Of
Tense have you committedY
II am a blgamist-yea, a polygamist
and | don't dare think what worse.
No longer must | keep 1t from the
wpyld Lock me up. / am ready 70
do penance."
"But will you not exT'-'1?"
"Yes, If you insist ught | mar
ried only the daughter, but / have
found, to my sorrow, that the whole
family was included. kansas City
Independent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
An Eooantric Russian Doctor.

The famous Russian, the late DR.
Zaharin, was noted for his eccentric
methods. When summoned to attend
Car Alexander III. in his last illness,
DR.. Zaharln required the same prep
aration for his visit to the palace as
to any of his patients houses. That is
to say, all dogs had to be kept out OF
the way, all clocks stopped and every
door thrown wide open. He left his
furs in the hall, his Overcoat in the
next room, his galoches in the third,
and, continuing, arrived at the bedside
in ordinary indoor costume. He sat
down after walking every few yards
and every eight steps in going up
stairs. From the patients relatives
and every one else in the house be re-
quired absolute silence until he spoke
to them, when his questions had to be
answered by Eyes" or mo" and moth
lnes mere.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
Balloon Talk Of 1908.

Robertson, the celebrated aeronaut
who assembled from Petersburg last
year, is endeavoring to obtain the nee
essary assistance at that place for tie
construction Of an air balloon on a
very large scale. He proposes that 1t
shall be 722 feet in diameter, which he
calculates will carry up thirty-seven
tons and which he supposes, therefore,
will easily support fifty people and all
necessary accommodation for them. 1t
is to have attached TO it vessel fur
nished with masts. sails and every
other article required for navigating
the sea in case of accidents and pro-
vided with a cabin for the aeronauts.
properly fitted up. gallery for cook
ing, proper stores for slowing provi-
siOns and several other cOnveniences.
To render the ascent more safe, 1t Is
to take up another smaller balloon
within it and a parachute, which will
render the descent perfectly gentle If
the outer balloon bursts. From Its
construction 1t will be calculated TO re-
main in the air several weeks.-From
Hudson On. " Balance and Column
bian Repository Of July Is, 1906.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17


This avoids the necessity of unloading
the hay in the feed yard
to the replacing of grain with alfalfa
In rations for dairy cows indicated
that one and one-half pounds Of alfal-
IA will replace one pound Of wheat
bran. The tests showed that with al
falfa hay at $40 a ton and wheat bran
at 500 the saving effected by substi-
tuting alfalfa for wheat bran IS $3.50
for every hundred pounds Of butter
and nearly 20 cents for every hundred
pounds Of milk.
Alfalfa forms probably the best
roughage for fattening cattle, as its
lack Of bulkiness enables the animals
rapid gains. 1t Is also very valuable
Cor young growing stock before the
fattening period begins.
Alfalfa IS an ideal hay for sheep, but
is apt to cause bloat If used as pastur-
age. 1t Is the custom throughout the
mountainous regions Of the west to
pasture the sheep on the wild grasses
in the mountains during the summer
and then drive them to the valleys dur
ing the winter to be fed on alfalfa hay
AS an instance of its value for sheep
In the east the experience of the Wing
brothers, in Ohio, may be cited. Spring
lambs cost them SO per hundred
pounds when alfalfa was not used In
the ration as compared with $3.50 per
hundred when alfalfa formed the prin-
cipal part of their feed.
Alfalfa IS fed to hogs for the most
part in the green state as sOiling
crop or as pasture. The hay. however,
constitutes n maintenance ration for
hogs during the winter, and when fed
on 1t sOws enter the spring farrowing
season In excellent condition. Wher-
ever possible brood sows should secure
alfalfa at least during the latter por
ton of the period Of CESSATION.
At the Kansas agricultural expert
ment station it has been shown that
an acre Of alfalfa produced 40 pounds
Of pork during the season. In another
experiment 1t was shown that for
every bushel Of Kaftir corn meal and
7.S3 pounds Of alfalfa hay the hogs
made a gain Of 1888 pounds When
the alfalfa was withheld from the ra-
ton the gain was only 7.4S pounds for
each bushel Of grain fed.
Alfalfa may be fed to horses both in
the green state and as hay. Instances
are on record where horses have per-
formed heavy work during the sum-
mer season on nothing but green al
falfa Many persons hold that the
kidneys are unduly stimulated by nj
falfa, but this does not appear to be
we'll substantiated by experimental
data.
The principal drawback to the pas
turing of cattle and sheep on alfalfa
is their tendency to blOat. This dan
ger can, however be reduced TO n min
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17

a Simple T-eetrort bv Which The
Msv &c Cured,

a Simple T-cetrnont bv Which The
My 5e Cured,
Did you ever take nine swallows o.
water to cure the hiccoughs? Do you
remember the time some one scared
the hiccoughs away by telling you O.:
whipping due for some mennness?
Well. science HIS Been studying hic.
coughs and caught the hi(coughs by
the ''nape of the neck" The nine
swallows Of water had a little science
in it, and so did the scare cure. The
scientific hiccough cure consists IN
pressing down 10 nunlbness the nerve
that connects the stomach, heart. lungs
and brain. the pneumogastrlc nerve
The pressure partially and locally
paralyZes this nerve and Of necessity
the hiccoughing must cease.
Have the hiccoughing patient SIT
down and be at ease. with the muscles
of the neck relaxed as much as posi-
BILE. Grasp both sides Of the necE
somewhat toward the back part and
press down steadily and as hard as the
subject may permit for about one min.
ute. having the patient work the head
from side to side. Within about one
minute the nerve will be numbed and
rested. and the spasmodic motion will
cease. 1t may require longer pressure
In some cases. but the result is sure If
patience is maintained. - Ohio State
Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17

OUTLINE FOR SIMPLE ALFALFA EXPERT
MENTS.
imum by proper precautions III not al
lowing the cattle to go on to the pas
ture with empty stOmachs, especially
when the alfalfa is wet.
Perhaps no other crop requires such
a variety Of different treatments, de
pending upon the special locality IN
which it IS grown, as alfalfa. For this
reason early attempts are likely to be
failures and consequently should BE-
made upon a very small scale. Many
have succeeded in producing profitable
crops Of alfalfa only after sowing Il
for several years in succession. Ii Is
suggested that the area seeded at frs,
be small and that it be divided into =
number Of subdivisions, each receiv
ing different treatment. as shown
in the illustration The idea is to try
on the same field ut the same time ali
the different treatments that are likely
TO prove successful. The treatment
giving the best results can be applied
to an increased acreage the succeed
ing season. In this way the expert
cnco which would otherwise require q
number Of seasons to procure can be
obtained at the end Of the first yoar
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
a Maker Of Bulls.

Some excellent bulls are credited to
William Arolin, who was London
police judge in the thirties Of the last
century. lie once remarked to cOun-
sell "lf you can show precisely at
what moment the offense was commit
ted and prove that the prisoner was
not there when he did 1t, he could not
possibly have done It," And he sagely
added, 1--WE cannot diyest ourselves Of
common sense In a court Of justice"
OF similar character was an axiom
he once delivered himself of, which
has been maliciously fathered on many
other occupants of the bench. III ever
than this case, this case is that case"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
ALFALFA FOR
LIVE STOCK

In a bulletin on alfalfa recently IS
sued by the department of agriculture
the writer says Of its value: Alfalfa is
one Of the most highly nutritious and
palatable Of feeds for all classes Of
farm animals either in the form Of
green alfalfa or as hay. Dairy cows
require high protein feeds in order to
produce profitable flows Of milk These
can be supplied by feeding nonlegumi-
nous roughage and such concentrates
as bran and cornmeal Such concen-
trates are expensive, however, and can
be replaced by feed like alfalfa. Elk.
periments made by the Tennessee agri-
cultural experiment station in regard
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
p Prophecy.

A certain college president in In
diana. clergyman. when addressing
the students in the chapel ut the be-
ginning of the college year observed
that 1t was "a matter Of congratula.
ton to all the friends of the college
that the year had opened with the
largest freshman class in Its history"
Then, without any pause. tie good
man turned to the lesson for the day.
the Third Psalm. and began to read in
a voice Of thunder:
Lord, how are they increased that
trouble mer-Detroit News-Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
A DRAWING Card.

II see sixteen years elapse between
acts 2 and g." said the manager
"Gives me an idea"
whats that?" inquired the author.
an have the gowns that the heroine
wears during those sixteen years on
exhibition in the lobby. That ought to
draw the women in droves. Louis.
Vile COurier-JOurnal
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
The Test That Tells
DoTHAN, ALA, jan, 81, 1870!

DoTHAN, ALA, jan, 81, 1909
DR.. Kllmer i Co., Binghanton, N. Y.
GeutIemer:- About one year ago two
OF NY children suffered badly from
weak kidneys and diabetes; their urine
wac very bad and they would have
severe spells Of dizziness, and were ali
ruL down in health was just about
discouraged l tried several remedies
and finally doctor, but they did moi
seem to improve. / knew OF friend
who was taking swamp Root for kid
ney trouble with good results, and de
cided TO get some for the children. J
noticed thele was some impro veInent
after they had taken two large bottle.
and continued to give it to them unit
they had taken a half dozen bottles
and were we'll on the road to recovery
l think Swamp-Root has done III ore fol
my children than any other medicine
have tried and recommend 1t to one
having children who suffered as mine
did.
r. w. LINSENBY,
City Clerk, DOthan, Ala.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
Cruel.

Leading Tragic Man--Did you see
how | paralyzed the audierce In the
death scene? They w re ryn% al
over the house! Stare Managcr-YcS
they knew you were really dead
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
RECEIPTS
1905.

July 1S Buena Vista, Va.
City July, 1903 Assump-
tion OF County Debt S 405. Oh
Aug 10, Hubert Womejdorf
Tax 1867 Private Tel. Line *
Aug. 10, Ro -koridse Alum
and Lonydale aud LeXing-
ton Tel. Tax 1905-06 d W 6.77
Nov. u, Southern Bell Tel.
Co. Tax 1908 sos
Nov. 20, American Tel. Co.
Tax 1898 1885
Nov. "a, Norfolk & Western
Railroad 20. Tax 1903 2395.65
Nov. "a, Capitation for 1907
from Auditor Of Public Ac-
couats 147l.50
Nov. "a, John T. McGuffin on
account Alone Bridge 40.e
Nov. 81, g. & o. Railway Co.
Tax 1908 1926. 10
Tax 1908 sos. IS
Dec. 1, Land and Property
Taxes 1908 1850. SO
Dec. 2. SpCttswood Tel. Co.
Taxes 1908 95l
Dec. z, John N. Hotinger
Tax l907-BIffalo Mutual
Tel. Line Nos. IA and 10 1.64
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-02-17
Receipts and Expenditures
ON ACCOUNT OF THE
COUNTY FUND
Rockbridge County, Virginia

In pursuance Of Chapter 30S OF Acts
of the General Assembly Of Virginia,
session 1906, at page 533 approved
March 18th, 1905, the Board OF Super
yiscrs of Rockbridge County by its
order entered appointed the undeesign-
ed for the purpose OF preparing and
publishing staten ent showing the
aggregate amount of receipts and dis
buIsements of the County fund OF sad
Rock bridge County fcr six months end
ing December 3lst, 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
BURLINGTON ORDERS
FORTY CHAIR CARS
Average Cost of Each VIII Be Sill
OO0-To BE Built at
Aurora.

The largest order of passenger
coaches that has been placed by the
burlington in years was yesterday an
nounced from the general Offices IN
Chicago. Bids have been asked for
40 first class chair cars. This follows
closely on the heels of a recent order
for $500 ''freighters."
There is a probability that the cars
VIII be built in the Aurora shops. if
the officials find, after opening the
bids from the various companies. that
the cars may be built as cheaply in
the Aurora shops, the order will De
sent there.
The majority of the new cars are to
be placed in the suburban service be-
tween Chicago and Aurora and be-
tween Chicago and Downers Grove
Those of a more elaborate type will
be put in service on through trains.
The average cost of one chair car is
$f1 600, officials say, making the entire
cost of the 40 cars in the neighborhood
of S450,000. The American Car and
Foundry company in st. Louis, Mo,
has been building passenger cars fo~
the Burlington and the order will like
ly go to that company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22

employed at the Rock Island house
The management of the hotel gave
him $1,450 in settlement for his IN
juries. Joseph and Peters are Syrians
and were close friends. When Peters
received this mony from the hotel peo-
pie Joseph advised him not to put it
into the bank and suggested that Pet
ers give him the money. Peters gave
him $500 of the amount and put the
rest of it into a Davenport bank. Jo-
seph bought various articles for Peters
and instead of paying for them. as was
supposed, he charged them and peck
eted the money. Besides taking the
5000, it is charged, he forged a checa
for $50 of the amount which was in
the bank. In all he got away with
$3.50. Peters had known for some time
that he was being heeced, but because
OF his friendship he hesitated about
prosecuting. Joseph viii De given
hearing in Justice ]. H. Cleland's
court tomorrow morning. f. A. Weld
is attorney for Peters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
FRIEND CHEATS:
PETERS VICTIM
John Joseph Arrested for Al
legged Embezzlement
of $3.50.
CAUGHT AT OLD HAUNT
Charged With Stealing Money En-
trusted to His Keeping by Fell
low Country man.

John Joseph was arrested last night
by Deputy Sheriff Walter Kittilsen on
charge of enlightenment preferred
against him by George Peters. The
officers had been looking for Joseph
for some time but had been unable 20
locate him. He used to run a shoe
shining stand in the alley west of the
Harper house building and last night
the deputy sheriff went into the shine
parlor to obtain Information. While
the boy was shining the o1seer's
shoes. he tthe officer asked him sew
eral questions concerning Joseph. 10
seph Unexpectedly put his head into
the door. and the boy who waSshining
shoes said. Hello, John" Mr.. Kittil-
sen asked if that was Joseph and on
being informed that it was he started
after him He only had one shoe
shined at the time. but he paid his
nickel and was soon on the trail. He
cornered Joseph on the second floor
of the Harper and arrested him.
Claims Loss of $3.50.
Peters was injured year ago while
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
Helen Gould Auxiliary.

Helen Could auxiliary of Sibonay
Bay camp, Spanish-American War vet
Grams, gave an entertainment in Me
mortal hall last evening The follow
ing program was given:
PTayer-Mrs. Jarret (chaplain).
Piano solo-Edna Kittilsen.
Vocal solo-Ed Caulpetzcr.
Vocal solo-Bertha Jonassen.
Reading-MTs. Francis Lovett.
Vocal duet-Mrs Harriet Thompson
and Mrs. w H. Miller. Mrs. Bertha
Litter accOmpanist.
Address-Mrs. Nettie MCGOWAN, Chi
cago.
Solo-Mrs. Harriet Thompson.
Song. meTica'-Audience
Refreshments were served during
the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
AUTO HITS WAGON
James D. Knittle, Expressman,
Injured in Fifth Avenue
Collision.
LOAD OF TRUNKS SPILLED
Vehicle is Wrecked, but Machine Es-
capes Damage, Driver Get
ting Away.

A collision between an automobile
and loaded express wagon took
place last evening at $50 O'Clock Mt
Fifth avenue and Thirty-frst street,
and as a result the driver of the ex-
press wagon is rather painfully in
jured and is DESTROYS of having the
driver of the auto arrested in case he
can learn his identity.
The expressman, James D. Knittle,
was driving to the Rock Island depot
with his wagon well loaded with
trunks. He had, arrived within half
a block of the station and was getting
ready TO turn his horse into the drive
way to the baggage depot when, with
ont warning. an auto came ~ from the
rear and hit the wagon.
Trunk Falls on Driver.
The automobile apparently was not
much injured by the collision, but the
wagon, which belonged to Spencer q
Trefz. was wrecked. The trunks were
thrown right and left, one of them
landing on the left foot of the express
man and severely injuring it. Mr..
Knittle is hobbling around with the
aid of a pair of crutches today, but it
will be sometime before he is able to
work again. He claims that the col
ision was entirely the fault of the
lriver of the automobile and he is try
ing to find out who the man was.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
Ladies', Aid Makes PLANS.

The Ladies Aid society of the First
Methodist church held its monthly
coffee yesterday afternoon with Mrs
C. l.. Lutes, 1916 Third avenue A
linen sale was planned the date being
set for Saturday, Dec. 8. but the place
was not definitely decided upon. Ar
engagements were also made for a
chicken pie supper to be given Friday.
Nov. 5. at the home of Mrs. j. F. Rob-
inson, 613 Twentieth street. A pro
gram will be given after the supper
and ice cream and cake will be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
Great Introductory
Reduction Sale

dvantage of your winter wearables---SUTTS, OVER
etc, choosing from a stock that was
be Of the finest and best selected in the tr-cites
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
ThirfY-fiYe Tables Filled.

The card party given by the Ladies'
Altar society of Sacred Heart church
last evening in the hall at Twenty
eighth street and Fifth-and-a-half ave
nue. was well attended, 50 tables being
occupied. Prizes We're won as follows:
First ladies, Mrs. Charles Currell, sec
ond Miss Celia Hulsdrink; first gen
tlemen's, w. E. Petersen; second.
George Griffin. Refreshments were
served during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
Entertains on Birthday.

In honor of her birthday anniver-
sary' Mrs w. A. Cameron was hostess
to a company of ladies at her home.
Cards were the diversion of the after
noon, the prizes going to Mrs. George
Cardall, Rock Island; Mrs. Joseph
Leahy, Davenport, and Mrs. Charles
Campbell, Moline A three-course
luncheon was served by the hostess.
Many pretty gifts were left as a re-
membrance of the occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES.
CONTINUED from Page Four.)

CONTINUED from Page Four.)
handsome souvenir spoon and Mrs. A.
Johnson received the souvenir of tn
previous evening. a pretty berry dish
There are still some articles unsold.
but it is expected that at the close Of
the festival this evening everything
will be sold out. The following pro-
gram will be carried out this evening:
Observation-Disclosures
Vocal duet-Minnie E. Johnson and
John Nj. Anderson.
Reading-Mrs. F. Corcoran
observation-disclosures
Piano duet-MiSs Ellen Freeman
and Clarence Rothwell
Observation-Disclosures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
MAN GOES THROUGH
WINDOW DURING ROW
Ben Cavanaugh Breaks Plate Glass
at the c. b. 4 .. Saloon
Last Night

A row took place in the c., B. & Q.
saloon on Twentieth street and Second
avenue last night about 10 O'Clock and
in the melee one of the participants
was showed through the large plate
glass window on Second avenue The
man, Dan Cavanaugh, was arrested
and taken to the police station on 4
charge of disorderly conduct. He has
not been given trial yet.
Licensed to Wed.
Earl H McKerg. Lyndon
Miss L. Pearl Hedger. Lyndon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
Mckero-Hed0er.

Earl McKerg and Miss Pearl He'd
ger, both of Lyndon, ILL.,, were united
Ill marriage by Rev. R. B. Williams.
pastor of the First Methodist church,
at the parsonage at o'clock last ev-
enng. The couple will make their
home at Lyndon, leaving for that place
after the ceremony The groom is a
brother of Henry McKerg of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-22
Bazar and OYSTER Supper.

The Ladies Aid society of Spencer
Memorial will give bazaar and oyst or
supper at the church Nov II, after
noon and evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1909-10-02

DR. F A. Sloan, osteopath.
Everett Turner was up
Mod hnru Thnraday
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1909-10-02

Wis Oregon Short Line. Tickets
on sale from Idaho, Wyoming and
Oregon points, Octoi err let to 9th,
inclusive, limit October 10Th. See
agents for rates and further pr
ticulals 5f.2
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1909-10-02


Medbury Thursday.
G. K Halverson OF Bruneau wat
a city visitor Thursday.
R J. Waite was over from the
capital city Tuesday.
Rob Robinson was Sunday Wis.
itor from Boise.
j. Hartman Of Salt Lake spent
Sunday in the city.
A new lire OF rugs just received
at Thompson's furniture store. LIT.
j l. Brown came over from
Boise on bupinese the fore part OF
the week
reaters. ranges, cook stoves in
fact any kind of stove you want
at the Thompson Furniture Co. 1tf.
Emery Bryant Of Weiser was 1
Mountain Home sight seer Wednes.
day.
Roy Morton was among those
who came up from the Ferry Wed
desdsy to take in the races.
Della s abiding was Mountain
Home visitor from St. Paul the
first of the week.
B. Il. Corbin one Of Bosses boost.
ers, was a Mountain Home visitor
the latter part OF the week.