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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

as | was going to put another question.
Mayo suddenly stepped out into the
middle OF the street and with voice
that filed the midnight echoes began
to shout: Henry Ford, Henry Ford
"All along the street windows were
thrown up and heads were stuck out
to gaze at two lone men standing in
the street. one calling. Henry Ford.
come down and get your money
"A policeman came by and recog-
nized Mayo. who explained TO him that
he had 500 that had to be paid that
night and continued to call.
I'VE walked nearly the entire block.
when window on the top floor OF Il
house was thrown open and a mans
voice exclaimed, What the dickens do
you want OF me-?
Thank heavens it's you. Ford call
ed back Mayo. Here's your 500.
Come down and get it.
Yes. echoed the walls all about,
Henry Ford. for goodness sake do
come down and get your money"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
new TALES
THAT ARE TOLD
MAYO Kept His Word.

The integrity Of actors was the sub
Ject OF discussion one night at club
which players frequent when james
O'Neill told this story of the late Frank
Mayo. says the New York World. II
seemed that the actor had needed $1OC
In the morning and had borrowed II
from friend. promising to pay II back
before he (Mayol went to bed that
night.
mayo and I were having a late sup
per after the performance, talking OF
the days work." said Mr.. O'Neill.
when he suddenly clapped his hand
In his pocket and jumped to his feet
BY Jove, I've got to pay u man hun
dred before ! go to bed he said.
"'Where does your friend liver l
asked as we boarded "a broadway car.
and you can imagine my establishment
when Mayo answered. 1 don't know
You don't known l echoed.
"No. Somewhere In Thirty-eighth
street. though. between Broadway and
Seventh avenue
by that time we had reached the
corner and alighted from the car. when.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
CAR NICHOLAS
AND THE GAMIN.
Ruler OF the RuSSiaS interviewed
by a True Partisan.

On one OF his visits to Paris Nicholas
II. was left alone for a moment in his
carriage. The czar was delighted at
the feeling Of freedom and ease. Look
ing out Of the window with all the
zest of schoolboy playing truant.
he saw before him one Of those pic
turesQie street arabs who seem to
sprout between the paving stones Of
Paris This particular specimen. seat
ed against the ratings, with his nose
in the air. was whistling the refrain of
the Russian national hymn. Suddenly
their eyes met. The street boy sprang
to his feet. He had never seen the EN-
peror, but he had seen his photograph.
and the likeness was striking.
Suppose 1t is Nicholas?' he said to
himself, greatly puzzled.
He resolved to make sure without de-
lay. Walking up to within a yard of
the carriage and bobbing his head, he
shouted In q hoarse voice to the |un-
known foreigner:
"How's the empress?'
Picture his stupefaction-for. In fact.
he thought that 1t was only a good
5oke-when the stranger replied. with
q smile:
Thank you. the empress Is very
well and is delighted with her jour
ney."
The boy lost his tongue. He stared
at the speaker In dismay and then
raising his cap. stalked away slowly
very slowly. to mark his dignity.
Nicholas II. afterward often amused
himself by scandalizing the formal set
around him with the story Of this pri
vate Interview with a true Partisan
4cClure's Magazine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
NJ WNorfOIk 6Western
SCHEDULE IN EFFKcT. NAY Is, 1910
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

p.m.-For Bristol and informed
late stations. Pullman Buffet sleep
er to Bristol. Connects at Roanok
with st. Louis Express for all point
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, and Cincinnati Cafe Car.
705 a.m.-For Roanoke. Bluefleld,
Pocahontas. Norton, Winston Salem.
Charlotte, WEIGH ard intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Gary.
Cafe Dining Car.
1.57 p.m.-Fpr Hagerstown, Phila-
dslphle, New York. Pullman Buffet
Sleepers via HaVerstown for Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
9.15 pm For II ap eIstown, Philadel-
phia and New York Pullman Sleeper to
Phil6 de lphia, Cafe Car.
Rates, time tables and information
cheerfully furnished upon application
to Agent N. Il w. Ry.
w. b. BEVILL,
Glen. Pass. Agt. Nj. f. BRAGG,
Roanoke, Va. Trav. Pass. Agt.
Jan. Is 90
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
lmproNamsnt Mattoaa.

The amount OF good work that can
be accomplished by split log drag is
astonishing and must be seen before
believed
II a community can't have a good"
road II should have the best road pos
sible- Anything is better than a bad"
road.
The benenceut effects OF good roads
now TO the city and the hamlet as we'll
as to the farmer. They walk hand In
hand In community OF interest, and
surely it is a picture beautiful to look
upon and sound at the core.
Good roads are Indispensable TO our
growth and progress. and we must not
fater or wait to provide for them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Inspired by the campaign waged by
the boosters of good roads in its city.
the Chattanooga Times says: Get to-
gether every body for a great monu-
mental highway and puuievard be-
tween Hartman and Chattanooga. tax
ing in lockwood. Evansville. Dayton.
Soddy-in fact. all the promising towns
between the two cities wide built
thoronghfare OF that kind would be
the greatest prosperity builder we
could have"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
TOWNSPEOPLE INTERESTED.
Concerned In Condition of Roads az
Much as Farmers.

mucn as armerS.
Not few people make the mistake
Of supposing that the good roads ques-
ton is one for farmers mainly. The
people who live in towns" declared the
Illinois state engineer recently In a
goods road speech at Peoria. ARE con-
cerned IN the general condition OF the
roads as much as the people who live
out OF the towns on the highways"
This is very true.
While the farmers reap directly the
most benefit, pleasure and convenience
from good roads. the condition Of the
roads affects the towns vitality. The
average community finds business ex-
tremely dull when the rural popula-
ton is bottled up by mud.
There are times IN the United States
in this dawning twentieth century
when conditions obtain that existed in
England 500 years ago: when produce
needed in town for food rots a few
miles out in the country because the
farmer can't haul it
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
WASTE OF BAD ROADS.
About s25o.ooo.oco Said to Be Annual
Toll of Poor Highways.

About S25O.OOO,oCo Said to Be Annual
Toll of Poor Highways.
Two hundred and hfty million dol
lars are wasted annually on bad roads
IN this country. which is noted for its
business saEacity and thrift and which
has been pronounced a great success as
a business community.
Add that waste TO losses occasioned
by bad roads and the sum leaps TO q
billion year. 1t is estimated that, in
short. each man. woman and child in
the United States bears a tax OF $l2.5O
because OF bad roads.
II this doesn't show that good roads
are a national question that bulks as
big as the tariff. the navy. foreign rela-
lions, comDerce-anythin II II doesn't
prove that the federal government
ought to turn 10 the roads question
with as much energy as 1t expends on
anything else. then there is nothing
more to be said.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
ROADS OF SAND-ClAY.
They Prove to Be Very Popular Where
They Are Practicable

They Prove to Be Very Popular Whsre
They Are Practicable.
The following is from the latest re-
port Of the Virginia highway commits
sioner:
IL has been the object OF this de-
partmeut 10 determining the elias, OF
road To build IN the various counties
To utilize as far us possible local ma
terai and to construct roads most suit
able to the needs of the several com
munities. taking into consideration the
avaiiab bic material. the travel on the
road and the financial condition of the
counties The sand clay construction
has proved very popular 10 the local.
tics where II Is practicable. and | hope
that the roads built In this manner In
the eastern and southern portions of
the state will demonstrate that the
roads In those sections may be greatly
improved at moderate cost
1t Is very important that some ded-
mite and positive legisla ton should be
taken with reference 70 the main
tenance OF roads which are being con-
structed with state aid 1t is certainly
not understood by the people generally
that gravel and macadam roads have
to be maintained
Therefore proper attention has not
been given TO this subject by the coun-
~ authorities. There should be law
requiring the board OF supervisors oc
road boards to make special provision
for the maintenance or upkeep Of the
roads which have been improved by
state aid. which should be 80 framed
that thi, department can require the
counties applying for state aid TO pro-
vide the necessary funds for mainte-
nance.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
"FOley Kidney Pills Have Cured Me-"

The above is quotation from let
ter written by II. NJ. Winkler, Evans
Vile, Ind. IL contracted a severe case
OF kidney trouble. My back gave out
and panied me. l seemed 10 have lost
all strength and ambition; was both
cred with dizzy spells, my head would
swim and specks float before my eyes.
l took Foley Kidney Pills regularly
and am now perfectly well and feel
like new man. Fo.ey kidney Pills
have cured me. B. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
Bids for Fresh Meats, Floor
and for Laundry Work
for the V. M. |.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INsTITUrE,l
Lexington, Va. June %, 1910 }

Sealed proposals to furnish the Vir-
glnia Military Institute with Fresh
Meats FOR the year ending Aug, 81, 1911,
are invited.
Sealed proposals are also invited to
furnish the Virginia Military Institute
during the year ending Aug. 81, 1911,
with POO Rbls. Winter Wheat Flour;
100 Bbls. Spring Wheat Flour.
Sealed proposals are also invited for
the Laundry Work for Vir;.Inia Nj Hillary
Institute for the year ending Aug. 81.
1911 For Specifications apply at the
q. NJ. cfIice.
Right 10 reject any and all bids re
served. Bids must be in on or before
Aug. 10, 1910.
f. w. NICHOLS,
June 20, 10 At. Superintendent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
arm auo
Garden
FARMS EAST AND WEST.

Sections Discussed.
In a letter to the New York Times a
correspondent wrote recently:
IF the Times really wants to know
why IL Is that western iand-in
Iowa or Illinois-sells for 500 to $500
an acre while plenty Of farms can be
bought in New York for $40 to $40 an
acre. let II pay attention The secret
Is about to be released. And let me
say al the outset that with consider
east I'd much prefer to buy eastern to
western lands.
"One point In favor of the western
farm Is that. whereas western farm,
properly handled. will raise crops
which pay good interest on the In
vestment without fertilizer, great
many acres OF land In the $40 and $50
belt are merely sonnet hing TO put pro-
ductive soil on top OF The French
method of carrying the land away
when one moves wouldn't go bad In
connection with several cheap New
York farms
Another thing-one can take an
eighty acre farm In the middle west
and plow every foot OF II. while there
are very few cheap farms In this sec
ton which can be cut up into fields
large enough to pay for using large
machinery. The result Is that the east.
ern farmer. IL he is TO make use OF the
cheap lands, must 'putter' Now. the
right sort Of puttering Is probable
fruit, berry and truck raising will
make moderately large fortunes for
dillgent and capable men-but most
men don't like that sort of business.
The middle westerner Is whole lot
happier with a four horse gang pillow
and a harrow that wouldn't go be
tween stumps In the east than he
would be on a $40 an acre New York
farm. And he doesn't strike as many
stones IN the course OF season as the
New York farmer will In a day. The
American farmer hasn't lost his sense
Of the 'bigness" Of the country yet.
and until he does lose II he will prefer
to work the large farm rather than the
small one. even II he gets no more for
his labor.
"Furthermore-and this Is not TO be
ignored-around that high priced land
/ in the west will be found a more intel
| ligent, better educated body OF men
taking them by and large than In 1
given number OF eastern farmers, be
cause the factories and the other city
| joys seem to lure much larger proper
ton of the ambitious youth Of the east
The city is so close TO the farm tina
the transition Is but step. or courS,
there are many OF the most intelIigen
farmers OF the country here. but tn,
farmer with a desire for intellectual
associations-and some have twill
find less OF this opportunity in the SIT
and $40 localities than I'm the west
Intelligent farmers. like men in othe
professions. like intelligent companion
ship.
81 am firmly convinced that the hes
opportunities for agriculture lie within
a few hundred miles OF New York city
and my impression is that the hes
way to get the right sort of farmer
10 80 to this land and stay there Is II
get a number OF this kind OF men II
terested in one locality. thus inSurin,
immunity from death by intellectual
starvation. Ii used TO be imagine,
that a farmer couldn't starve In tina
way. but we know better now"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
Doubt Disappears
No One in Lexington Who Has a
Bad Back Can Ignore This
Double Proof

Double Proof
Does your back ever acheS
Have you suspected your kidneysy
Backache is kidney ache
With it COMES dizzy spells,
Sleepless nights, tired, dull days,
Distressing urinary disorders,
Cure the kidneys to cure IL all.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring quick re-
lief.
Bring thorough, lasting cures.
You have read Lexington proof.
Read now the Lexington sequel.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
Charles II. Chittum, Sr., Main St.,
Lexington, Va, says: az have been
recommending Doan's Kidney Pills
for several years and in my former testi =
monial told of the experience a MEM
Der OF my family had with the remedy.
The person referred to, suffered from
kidney complaint for a long time and
seemed to have bat little control over
the kidney secretiOns, this weakness
being especially bothersome at night.
When Doan's Kidney Pills were rec
commended, box was procured at Cor
rells Drug Store and they completely
removed the COLI plant. There has
been no return attack"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the U nited States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
Maintaining Gravel Roads.

In order 10 maintain a gravel road In
good condition II is we'll TO keep piles
Of gravel alongside at frequent inter
vals. so that the persons who repair
the road can get the material without
going too far for II. As soon as ruts
or holes appear on the surface some OF
this good. fresh material should be
added and stamped into position or
kept raked smooth until properly con-
eolidated
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
Baltimore s Ohio R. R.
HEDuLE IN RFFE0r NAY 20, 1910
LEXINGTON
All Trains Daily Except Sunday

HARRISnNBURG, WINCH ESTER,
CHARLESTOWN and HAKPER'S
FERRY, Depart 400 am. 1900 noon
100 p. III. Arrive 500 p. III,
CHICAGO, Depart 400 n. m, 1900
noon. Arrive 600 p. IN.
PITTSBURG, Depart 400 am 1900
noon.
WASHINGTON BALTIMORE, De
part 4 GO Il. m, 1900 noon 1.30 p. m.
Arrive 8 90 p IN.
HhGERSTOWN h FREDERICK.
Depart 400 a. Ia. Arrive 600 p. m
arr s 90.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
A Few Short Weeks

Mr.. ]. s. Bartell, Edwardsvllle. H.,
writes: "A few months ago my kid
neys become congested. 1 had severe
tackache ana pain across the kidneys
and hips. Foley Kidney Pills prompt
ly cuIed my backache aud corrected
the action OF my kidneys. This was
brought about after my using them
for only a few short weeks and l Can
cheerfullv recommend them" b. II.
Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

The surveying corps of the Rich
mond and Chesapeake Bay Railroad
Company has completed It's work OF
surveying routes between Ashland and
Frede riaksburg and from Fredericks-
burg to Washington for the new cleo
trio line.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

yellow fever attacks troops in Nj
carHgua,' says dispatch FROM that
unfortunate blotch on the face OF the
world. Anybody who makes a busi-
ness OF scrapping these hot days ought
to get the fever.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

"Doan's Ointment cured NE of eczema
that had annoyed me long time. The
cure was permanent" lion. S. w.
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Stats
tics. Augusta, Me.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Two Forms Of Tomato Trsllis.
A correspondent OF the Country Gen
tleman wrote:
Please tell me what you consider tn,
best method OF supporting tomato
plants In a private garden. The above
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

We note in passing that nobody ever
discusses Hearst until he forces him
8 II into his own headlines. He then
gets talked about In the same way as a
big robbery or a murder or something
equally sensational.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Ballinger still hclds on to his Job.
Moreover, he announces a second time
that he intends to stick to it. Where
fore it may be assumed that the PTesi-
dent has given him some assurances.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Look out for hot days-Cholera In
faptum. Don't worry-use DIR. Fair
ney's Teething Syrup. 25 cts. Sample
free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

II a cloth be dipped In hot water and
then In bran, it will clean white paint
without hurting 1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Norway prohibits physicians from
dispensing medicines wherever drug
stores are convenient.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
BLACKSBURG, VA.

Degree courses in Agriculture, Hertz
culture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology, Civil, Mining, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and
Autobiography. and Preparatory We
tertiary Medicine. SiNty-four Instruc-
tors, Thoroughly Equipped Shops,
Laboratories and Barns. Steam heat
ing and elec.ric lights in dormitories.
Library $4,000 volumes. Farm of 100
acres.
School of Agriculiui al 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 $2S4.60 Cost TO Virginia students,
$234.60.
The next session opens Wednesday,
September 81, 1910.
PAUL b. BARRING ERIN d., LII. D..
Presto eut.
July 6, 1913 mos.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

If a little glycerine be rubbed on the
back of paper label before it Is past
ed on metal receptacle it will not be
so liable to peel off.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Generally debilitated for years. H al
sick headaches, lacked ambition. was
WORKOUT and all rundown. Burdock
Blood Bitters made me a well woman"
Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moospp, Conn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27
a Guaranteed Cure For Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, POrtruding
Piles. Druggist are authorized to re
fund money IL PASO OINTMENT
fails to cure in 6 to ii days.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group If you apply DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil at once. 1t acts like magic.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

can be used to support the plants In
one or two rows as desired. The best
length Is ten feet aud height four feet
The treilis is quickly made Of wooden
strips which are nailed together as
shown by sketch and hinged at the
top % that 1t can be closed together
Aa1 stored away when not IN us&
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

George Washington false teeth are
10 be put on exhibition at a coming
dentists convention. The teeth are
said to be in excellent condition.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
-Doan's Regulets. Ask your druggist
for them. % cents box.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-07-27

Fla. I.-oNB FORM OF TOMATO TRELLIs
sketch Gig. u shows u method which
has proved very unsatisfactory with
me.
The answer was as follows:
The best trellis for supporting toma-
toes Is the hinged trellis shown in the
sketch Gig. p. This can be spread to
accommodate the width OF a row and
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-08-05
SERIOUSLY
Injured By Being Kicked By
A Horse
John Taylor Meets With A
Bad Accident

-tJohn Taylor, who resides near Blad-
ensburg, was badly injured Thursday
afternoon about 2 o'clock by being
kicked in the head by horse. The
extent of his injuries are said to be
serious.
Mr.. Taylor was returning home
from Gambler and was driving along
the bier-Bladensburg road. He
got out of the rig to water the horse
and it is supposed he was adjusting
the harness when the animal kicked
him on the head Mr.. Taylor, aftel
regaining consciousness, was unable tc
tell Just how the accident occurred
The injured man was found uncon
scious in the road and was removed tc
the home of Harry Mavis where DR.
Stonehocker of Bladensburg was call
ed in attendance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-08-05
REGULAR MEETING
Of Ihe W. c. 7. U. Held On Tuesday
Afternoon

w. C. r. U. held its regular meeting
at the home of Mrs. Jennie Wolf, West
High street, with a goodly number in
attendance. The president was in the
chair and opened the meeting in the
usual way. Song by the union, "Wo.
mans Cause Shall Win" Devotionals
by Mrs. Dorsey, Ia chap. st. John.
Prayer. Song by the union. The
treasurer gave her report of subscrip.
tion taken for the general fund.
Memorial day at the cemetery and
flowers strewn on the graves of the
fifteen dead members.
Song by union.
Mrs. Stephens read the rules and
order of the work place.
Locals must be ready with their re-
ports soon as they must be in week
before convention. A vote was taken
that officers be elected in the same
way as last year.
Fair and other business discussed.
Song service was then held, Mrs.
Walker singing solo. Tempting re.
freshments were served by commit.
tee.
The union meets with Mrs. Patter-
son next time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-08-05
Big PARADE
To Be Held On The Streets
Saturday Evening
To Arouse Interest For Public
Play Grounds

The boys of the city surely are right
up to the bit in the interest of the
public play grounds movement. A num-
ber met at the Association building
last evening and arranged for a mon
ster street parade to be pulled off Sat
urday night at o'clock. They, to-
gether with a number of young ladies,
are endeavoring to get large number
of automobiles, horses and all of the
young people of the city in line for this
demonstration. Banners and transpar-
encies are being made; there will be a
bugler and all of the enthusiasm that
large number of the coming Amer
leans can muster for the splendid OBJ
ject that they are interested in. Every
boy and girl in the community is urg-
ed to be at the Y. M. c. A. promptly
at $3.50 to get his place in the line of
march. There will be another meet.
ing this evening at o'clock for the
purpose Of further completing the
plans for the march.
The general public will make mis-
take if they do not arrange to see this
demonstration and to attend the mass
meeting on next Tuesday night. The
slides that will be shown during the
lecture will surprise all as to the lines
of activity that are carried on in con-
nection with the play grounds.