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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
HER CHOICE OF BOAS.
The Question That Is Now Puzzling the
Man In tho Case

Crosby had always been inclined to
conservatism in household expenses,
especially In the matter of his wife's
dress bills. His wife went so far as
to say that he was penurious.
She had been in need of n new boa
for long time. and after she limited
that her happiness would never be
quite complete till she had one he at
last consented to make the purchase
He went into store and picked out
two, one of which was a cheap imita-
ton AFFAIR and the other n fine, expen-
sive one.
Taking them to his office before GO
Ing home, be changed the price marks,
the expensive tag on the cheap boa,
and vice versa.
His wife examined them for q long
time very seriously indeed and then
said: Now. dear. the expensive boa Is
n beauty, and 1t Is really very good of
you to allow me my choice. Some
women would take 1t without Il word.
but really | don't think we can afford
the more costly one. and besides, dear,
/ think the cheap one the more stylish
too. Why. eros, dear what's the mat
ter? are you ill?"
But dear old Cros had made his get
away into the night where he could
kick himself as hard as he felt he de-
served. But what he would like to
know is this: Did his wife happen on
the more expensive boa by pure acct
dent Or
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
A Lost Opportunitv.

The father Of the late Benoit Con-
slant Coquelin. the great French actor.
was a baker. and young Coquelin was
brought up to the trade. At thirteen,
q writer In lie Figaro says. he mani
tested an irresistible inclination toward
the stage. an inclination which his IA
Their steadfasty strove to repress.
Don't devote SO much time to those
dramas" his father used to say. You
have learned a good trade. the business
is running well. and you shall be my
successor"
A number Of years after Constant
had made his way into general favor
his father. who took pride in his boys
success. but could never quite get over
the feeling that Constant should have
been a baker. was congratulated upon
his sGa's eminence.
II remember" said the cd man.
that Constant was Q good baker. He
would have gone far in the trade"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
Blowing Up che Locke.

Would 1t be easy to blow up and de-
stroy lock canal by the malicious use
Of dynamite or other high explosive?
The question has been debated much
In connection with the Panama canal.
The Engineering News calls attention
to the fact that an attempt made In
1900 to wreck the Welland canal in
this way produced surprisingly small
results. After two weeks examination
the two men concerned selected lock
"A, and each lowered q satchel con-
tanning dynamite and q fuss to the
water behind the gate at each end Of
the lock. Both charges were exploded,
but the dynamite failed to carry away
the gates. Although the explosives
blew a hole about a foot In diameter
through each gate and loosened the
hinges. the gates remained In position.
holding back the water.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
THEIR OWN DOCTORS.
Remedies That Animals When Sick
Instinctively Select

Remedies That Animals When Sick
instinctively Select.
With the brute creation the simple
remedies Of nature generally suffice
for their few ailments. and they are
guided to them by instinct We have
been told how the mongoose cures him.
SELF when bitten By cobra by eating
a certain plant. and many country res
idents have seen sick dog bury him
self In the dirt.
Animals instinctively choose such
food as Is best suited to them. A large
number OF animals wash themselves
and battle. as elephants, stays, birds
and ants. In fact. man may take a
lesson In hygiene from the lower an
finals. Animals get rid Of their para
sites by using dust. mud. clay. etc.
Those suffering from fever restrict
their diet. keep quiet. seek darkness
and airy places. drink water and some
times even plunge into 1t.
When dog has lost his appetite he
eats that species of grass known as
dogs grass (chiendent. Cats also eat
grass. catnip. etc. Sheep and cows
when III seek out certain herbs. An
animal suffering from chronic rheu-
matism always keeps as much as pos
sible 10 the sun. The warrior ants
have regularly organized ambulances.
Latrelle cut the antennae OF an ant
and other ants came and covered the
wounded part with a transparent fluid
they secrete In their mouths. II q
chimpanzee be wounded It stops the
bleeding by placing It's hand on the
wound or dressing 1t with leaves and
grass. When an animal has a wound
ed leg or arm hanging on 1t completes
the amputation by means Of its teeth.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
Farm ana
Garden
CEMENT WATER TROUGHS.
Plans For Construction Of an Inexpen-
sfVe Necessity.

Plans For Construction Of an Inexpen-
ssve Necessity.
Watering troughs, like many other
concrete structures. may be made
without steel re-enforcements, but II
so constructed the walls must be half
again as thick as when REINFORCED,
and even then are more apt TO crack.
The size and capacity OF the trough
varies with the purpose for which It
Is used, but for troughs up to about
ten feet long by two feet wide by two
feet deep the thickness of the re-
enforced walls should be about Eve
inches.
1t is essential that watering trough
be water tight. The conditions for OBJ
taining trough which will not leak
are: First, a richer mixture of con-
crete than IL required for ordinary
work; second. enough water in mix
Ing to give sloppy concrete, and.
third. the placing of all concrete at
one operation. 1t is extremely diff
cult to make any structure water
tight unless all three Of the above con-
ditions are complied with.
The best mix OF concrete to use va
ries with the sand and gravel employ
ed, but generally speaking one part Of
portland cement to one and a half
parts Of clean. coarse sand to three
parts OF screened gravel or broken
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Teaching . Fsathsred Pet to Trust
You 10 Not Difficult.

Teaching Fsathered Pet to Trust
You 10 Not Difficult.
No creature is more jealous or sensi-
live than bird. 1t is easy. however,
to win the heart Of almost any bird,
and that without starving him or max
Ing him think he has mastered you.
Simply talk to him a good deal
Place his cas-. near you on your desk
or work table. and retain his choicest
dainty to give TO him with your own
fingers. let him know that he can
never have that particular thing unless
he takes 1t from you, and he will soon
learn. IL you are patient and do not
discomfort him by fixing your eyes
upon him.
After this he will more readily take
II from your lips, and then when you
let him out Of his cage. after the first
excitement is over, he will come to you,
especially II you have a cali to which
you have accustomed him. and accept
the dainty from you while free
AS soon as he becomes really con-
vinced that you will not hurt him or
try to catch him or interfere in any
way with his liberty he will give way
to his boundless curiosity about you.
He will pull your hair, pick ut your
eyes and give you as much Of his COM
pany as you desire.-New York Press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
N.&!G.W Norfolk 6 Western
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT. JUNE 20, 1909
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

geo p.m.-For Bristol and informed
late stations. Pullman Buffet sleep
er to Bristol. Connects at Reanok
with st. Louis Express for all point
west. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, and Cincinnati Cafe Car.
I'll a.m.-For Roanoke. Blueheld,
Pocahontas, Merton, Winston Salem.
Charlotte, WEIGH and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Gary.
Cafe Dining Car.
1877 p.m.-FSr Hagerstown, Phila-
delphia, New York. Pullman Buffet
Sleepers via Ha0erstown for Harris
burg. Philadelphia and New York.
7.35 p.m.--FOr Bagerstown, Philadel-
phia and New York Pullman Sleeper to
Philadelphia and New York.
Rates, time tables and information
eheerfulIy furnished upon application
to Agent N. & w. Ry.
W. B. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt. M. F. BRAGG,
Roanoke, Va. prav. Pass. Agt.
Jan. IS 90
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
Feathers In Place of q Hen.

II hen can hatch q duckling why
can't bunch Of any sort of feathers
hatch a chick? AS a matter OF fact
they can. as has been demonstrated by
the fireless brooder invented by Cali
fornia man. In general appearance the
brooder resembles other machines OF
the kind. but there is no space in 1t for
the lamp or other heating apparatus
used in the older types. Instead n
number Of punches of feathers are
fastened to the underside of the lid
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
It's Your kidneys
Don't Mistake the Cause OF Your
Troubles. A Lexington
Citizen Shows How to
Cure Them

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. If suffering from a lame.
weak or aching back they think
That 1t is only muscular weakness.
wnen urinary trouble sets in thew
think it will soon correct itself. And
so 1t is with all the other synp,ons
OF kidney disorders. That i inst
where the danger lies. You must
cure these troubles or thew NAV
Lead to diabetes or Bright's disease.
Inc best remedy to use is Doan's
Kidney Pills. 1t cures all ills
which are caused by weak or dis.
easea kidneys. Lexington people
VeStiiy 10 permanent cures.
J W. Walker. policeman. Ran
dolph ST., Lexington, Va. saws
Doan's Kidney Pills have m,
hlgheSt endorsement, as have beer
convinced of their efficiency. For a
long time L was trout led by a weak
ness IN my back, accompanied bv n
dull, miserable ache across NV kid
neys. l heard Doan's kidney Pills
SO highly recommended that I de.
clded to try them and procured :
box at Gorrell's drug store. The,
cured me and for over a year | hav.
ha1 no symptom of kidney com.
plant"
For sale by ali dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milbourn Co.. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the Unit.
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan',-
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

These feathers are just long enough to
reach the floor of the box. with little
teft over. The eggs are laid on the bot
tom, just beneath the feather tufts.
and when the lid is closed each egg Is
Enclosed In cluster OF down that
makes a very good imitation hen. As
each egg is Matched out the lid can be
lifted for second and the chick re-
moved without the difficulty that
would attend its removal from the old
style broodcr. the interior OF which Is
reached from one end.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

BrewerieS and tanneries and
printing ink factories confer exemp-
ton from tuberculosis, and employ
es IN turpentine factories never
nave rheumatism. Copper mining
excludes the possibility of typhoid
among the workers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

builds up waste tissue, promotes
appetite, improves digestion, in
duces refreshing sleep, giving re
newed strength and hea tn. That
what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
lea will do. Just what You need
now. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

The long indoor life of winter
makes the blood weak, the system
easily catches cold and disease.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
the greatest winter remedy: pre-
vents colds and disease: keeps YOU
well all winter. 80 cents, Tea or
Tablets. b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Three hundred and sixty-six new
corporations, with an aggregate
capitalization of $119, 324, S75. were
organized in Canada during the fis-
cal year ended March 81. 1909
while the capitalization of existing
293. 900.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Heavy shipments of ore are rain
being made from the old Avino and
PanIca mines, near the Gabriel
station, on the International divi-
sion # the National Railways of
MeyicO
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
His Only Reason.

Mrs. Jawback (angrily)-Since you
stayed out so late, uhy did you come
home at all7 Mr.. Jawback (drowsily)-
To sleep. m dear-jusht to sleep
thatSh all!-Exchanga
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

During the long, dreary winter
months mothers become tired, worn
out, can eat, sleep or work. Hol-
lister Rocky Mountain Tea is the
greatest blessing fer mothers.
Makes them happy, healthy and
strong. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

A healthy man is a king in his
own right; an unhealthy man is an
unhappy slave. Burdock Blood
Bitters builds up sound health
keeps you well.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Tobacco firms in Belfast. Ireland
state that cigar leaf tobacco is not
USED IN the manufacture of cigar.
cites, they being made from bright
Virginia leaf of various qualities.
The bulk Of the cigars sold in Belfast
are Of Havana and Key West make.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Suffered day and night the tor
ment OF itching piles. Nothing
helped me until | used Doan's Oipt-
ment. 1t cured me permanently"
Hon. John r. Garrett, Mayor, Gil
rard, Ala.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
Chesapeake 6 Ohio Railway
Fast Vestibule Trains
TO.
Louisville, Cincinnati, Chic
AGO and St. Loufs

Through Pullman Sleeper. Dining
Car Service
Leave Lexington, Va. 400 p. Nj. and
Buena Vista ABS p. M. connection at
Clifton Forge with fast trains. arriving
Cincinnati 500 A. M. and Louisville
HOO A. Nj. Direct connections at
Cincinnati for Michigan and all points
West and Northwest.
QUICKEST TINE JNExcELLED EQUIP
MENT-PEkfECT RoADBED
TWO TRAINS TO RICHMOND
T.v Iexingtou 9:55 AN. 6:45 Pm.
Lv Buena Vista 1920 AN. 7:10 Pm.
Ar Richmond 800 Pm. S:35 AN.
DAY train daily carrying Parlor
Car Balcony Falls to Richmond.
Night train daily except Sunday
carrying sleeper Lynchburg to
Richmond: Connects at Richmond
for Newport News, Old Point, Nor
PURCHASE TICKETS VIA c. 60.
Nov. 24-09-4mos
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

While 1000 horsepower locomo-
tives are common in the United
States and many exceed that size. a
LOO horsepower engine is consid-
cred large in continental Europe.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
Baltimore 6 Ohio r. R.
SCHEDULE IN RFFKcr May 80, 1909
LEXINGTON
All Trains Daily Except Sunday

HARRISONBURG. WINCHESTER.
CHARLESTOWN and HAKPER'S
FERRY, Depart 100 am, 1900 noon
1.3O o. IN. Arrive 800 p. m,
CHICAGO, Depart 400 q. M, 1900
noon. Arrive 900 p. m.
PITTSBURG, Depart 400 am 1900
noon.
WASHINGTON 4 BALTIMORE. De-
part 400 .. m. 12.00 noon $50 p. m.
Arrive 800 p. IN.
HAGERSTOWN 4 FREDERICK.
Depart 400 :. IN. Arrive 600 p. m
arr sos.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Accidents will happen, but tn
best-regulated families keep DR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil for sucl
emergencies. 1t subdues the pain
and heals the hurts.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

The Australian State of Victoria
spends nearly $500, 600 a year ia it's
warfare against the destructive rab-
hit
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation,
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. 25c
Ask your druggist for them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Taking baby up at night is often
the cause of bad colds. Use DIR.
ahrney's Teething Syrup and stay
in bed. 25cts.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

a brick dust sedi-
nient, or settling,
stringy OF milky
appearance often
indicates en- nm
healthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; too fire.
quent desire to
pass il or Daiuin
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

1t is expected that the third NIL
nicipal census of Buenos Ayres.
now being complied, will show that
the city has at least l, 2S5, 900 people.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

The new stea mship pier at Con-
cordia, Argentina. has been opened.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is
the best remedy for any sickness
baby gets, no matter how young or
how old. Try it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Every Studebaker buggy or sur
rey or driving wagon is set up and
carefully inspected before leaving the
factory.
In building, the greatest care Is
taken to guard against the use of de-
fective material.
Then, to make assurance doubly
sure, before any Sfudebaker spring
vehicle is Grated for shipping it is set
up ready to run and (under q strong
Eighty undergoes a final rigid inspec-
ton by an expert.
Every Studebaker buggy We
offer for sale has passed this rigid
inspection.
You can depend on any vehicle that
has been o. KID by Sfudebaker.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

Coal was first used as an illu.ni-
nant in 1886.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12

the BACK are also symptoms that tell YOU
the kidneys and bladder are out of order
and need attention.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy.
fulfills almost every wish in correcting
rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the urinary
passage. Corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
through the day, and to get up MANY
times during the night. The mild and
immediate effect of Swamp-ROot is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest be-
cause ofits remarkable
health restoring prop /FfsSST1fTTssNa
critics. If you need a fc..S1::::li:. :.a*..15
medicine you should =: : .... y \ :=...::3
have the best. Sold by fSUaffxsktysaHs1rs
druggists in ffty-cent SE3
and one-dollar sizes. HON, 81 SSs@.', -;
You may have a sample bottle sent free
by mail Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binp-
hamton, N. Y. Mention this paper and
remember the name, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. Y, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-01-12
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect it.

Fili bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12
Notices of New Advertisements

A holiday stock that is first in va
riety and quality and fairest in price
McMlllan's Drug Store.
A fur scarf has been lost.
Shining in the new shoe business
Townsend Bros.
An up-to-date line of Christmas
goods-Crump & Floyd.
Everything for everybody in hard
ware-McAllister Hardware Co.
II you let your money stay in the
bank it grows-First National Bank.
Handsome prizes with Christmas
presents at Boylin's Jewelry Store.
Mrs. May R. Shaw has qua fled as
Administrative of D. P. Shaw.
Messrs. White & Cough talk about
Christmas gifts in a page Ad.
You can always find what you want
at the Lumberton Drug Store.
Land for sale.
Fine horse colt far sale.
Nurses wanted at Thompson hos
pital.
Huyler's sweet chocolates for Christ
mas cakes.
Christmas fruits of all kinds, fame,
groceries and fireworks at Redmond.
Parlor Grocery.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12
A Tacky Party.

The ''Lumberton Night Hawks
Club" entertained Friday eve
ming at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Nash, on Fifth street,
at "tacky" party. It was a
"tacky' time. Miss Helen
Stainback and Mr.. Basel Skip
per took the first prizes, and
Miss Belle Rozier and Mr.. Law
renee Parker got the BOBBY
prizes. Mr.. Parker got a pipe
and Miss Rozier a bottle Of per-
fume-"The Bloom of YOUTH
to make you look pretty. Re
freshments consisting of stick
candy with crackers spread on q
collard leaf were served in a tin
plate. Oh, but it was a time
Mr.. Shepherd Nash, a member
Of the club, was the host.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12
A Valuable Farm for Sale.

On December 18th, 1910. at 10 O clock
we will sell to the highest bidder, for
cash, 400 acres Of good farming land.
about 200 acres cleared. situated near
Lumber river, in Blue Springs town
ship, Robson county, N c., one mile
and a half from Blues railroad. form
erly known as the John P Graham
place; also all stock, feed and farming
utensils. The farm the place of sale.
w. H. & w B. McNair,
11-17-12-l2, Raeford, N. c..
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the law
firm of Wishart, Britt & Britt, which
has heretofore existed for the purpose of
practicing law, has this day by mutual
consent been dissolved. E. M. and w. S.
Britt will continue under the name of
Britt & Britt, and Wade Wishart will
practice alone.
This 10Th day of Dec. 1910.
Wade Wishart.
E. M. Britt,
w. S. Britt.
I2-I2-4 mon.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12
For Sale.

1900 acres land, loo acres cleared, one
nice 7-room dwelling house, with all
conveniences, all neoessarr out-houses.
500 acres in good lowland and upland
pasture, well fenced On the place are
5 places, suitable to clear Is to loo acre
farms. One good store house with good
ware house with about $4,000 worth of
goods. Will sell lands with Or without
goods. Price reasonable, Apply to
J, A. Wooten
Biaden Co. White Hall, N C.
5-Im0S
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12

Many persons find themselves af-
fected with persistent cough after
an attack of influenza, AS this cough
can be promptly cured by the use OF
Chamberlain Cough Remedy, it
should not be allowed to run on until il
becomes troublesome. Sold by DR.. Nc
Milan & Son and Pope Drug Company.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12

A sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to lack of proper
treatment. When Chamberlain 8 Lin
iment Is applied cure may be effected
IN three or four days. This liniment is
one OF the best and most remarkable
pre,para tons in use. Sold by DR.. Nc
MILAN q Son and Pope Drug Company.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12

The Parlor Headquarters
for Xmas candies nuts, raisins,
dates & figs. All kinds of Xmas deli
cacies, plenty of fat oysters, cranber-
ries, celery, National Biscuit Co. fruit
and pound cake, mince meat, dried and
evaporated fruits c. B. Redmond.
Parlor Grocery. 12-I2.4t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-12-12
HOGS /!

- have the best, they are the cheapest.
NO fine boars ready for service, full
blood Berkshire and Poland China. The
ather of my Berkshire Boar sold for
$l,io0 cash to the Selwyn farm, Char
iotte, N. {. My Poland-Chi Boar
- .ne best that money will buy. Pedi-
e'ees furnished on application. Write
VI phone me. Charges reasonable.
GEORGE G.. FRENCH,
IL o-3m Lumberton, N. c.