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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
*
Points
For
Mothers
*

Marcel BraunSchwig, who has writ
ten on Art and the Child" makes a
special plea for the artistic d,-cora ton
OF the nursery. He wages war against
ugly toys. such as the poilywug. the
jack-in-the-box and other grotesque
playthin3s. He wants everything with
which the child plays 10 be highly
beautiful and artistic. He wants the
Illustrations on the nursery walls for
that reason 10 be artistic. He points
out that the child's mind is impress
siOnable and that everything which 1t
sees, touches or comes into contact
with leaves its impress. Such decora-
tons. he points out are necessary In
teaching the child cleanliness and mo-
rality. He says: THE objects in a
hoLe have, besides their market value.
more secret and quite as important
value-they are discreet witnesses Of
our existence. intimate confidants of
our thoughts. They gradually assume
an expressive value because of the
recollectiOnS and associations connect
ed with them. Our hands by touch
ing them leave on them little Of our
physical being. and our eyes, so often
resting on them. transfer TO them
some Of our inner being. Again. those
objects pass through various periods.
They have their youth and old age
and thus acquire an element of poesy.
1t is our duty TO extract that poetic
charm from the objects among which
we live and TO make our children APP
preciate that charm. Since it is chiefly
for the sake Of the aesthetic educa-
ton Of children that we advise par
ents to enhance their home. 1t is evil
dent that they must take a peculiar
care in adjoining the nursery"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
ossiIs and Gold,

In Alaska the bones and often the
entire bodies of extinct animals such
as the mammoth, the maStOdon. the
reindeer and the bison. are found most
abundantly in layers of soil directly
above gold bearing gravels SO init
mate is this association between fossil
animal remains and aurferous depos-
its that one scientist who has explored
Alaska says fossils serve prospcctorS
as indexes of the metallic richness OF
the soil. In ancient times both gold
and the bones of animals were deposit
ed ut the bottoms of valleys by action
of rivers and smaller streams. many
of which have now disappeared; conse-
quently the APPEARANCE of fossils is. IL
is claimed. an almost certain indication
that gold will be found in the neigh
borhood. The cabins Of many miners
are ornamented with huge tusks and
antlers unearthed in the diggings.-
New York Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
lAPLAND BABIES.
For Their First Few Months They Live
In Wicker Baskets


Little Laplanders spend the first
few months of their existence In bas-
kets of wickerwOrk provided at the
top with n conical framework too
close for the baby to fall through and
yet giving the infant plenty of light
and air.
Before commencing her work for the
day the Lapp mother places her child
In the basket and hangs 1t on the limb
of some nearby tree. occupation being
found for the little one by stringing
toys under a cord passed across the
top of the basket
Thus provided the child spends the
entire day In the open and yet at the
same time is guarded from the trou-
bles and dangers Of outdoor child life
in other countries
The basket idea curiously parallels
the Indian idea OF strapping the pa
poose into . carrying case. but the
Lapp baby has the advantage over It's
Indian fellow in that it's limbs are I'M
confined and a certain amount of lib
erty of movement is afforded.
The child is carried from place to
place in the same basket, the cord by
which it is attached to a tree being
slung over the shoulder.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26

A story used 20 ~ told NJ Cairo Of
Sir Richard Owen during one IL his
sojourns In Egypt. The great natural.
list was seated in the shade on the We
randa al SAeppeard'S Eo;el when the
inevitable Snake charmcr came to him
and produced from his bag lively
specimen of ihr horned asp the dead
ly cerastes The prOfo SSur :sazed and
nothing d;un:el. stopped and pluck 90
the horns from tht. head OF the reptile.
wrigglinG N his feet. rema rkinG to n
bystander that the man would prob
ably think twice before trying to palm
off upon any one else harmless
snake as ceraSt ties by the aid OF a
couple OF fab bones With anybody
else the charmer would probably have
succeeded He had tried IL on the
wrong man.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
An Antiseptic Chile.

Little Walter was always carefully
guarded against germs. The telephone
was sprayed. the drinking utensils
sterilized and public conveyauces and
places Were forbidden him.
Father" he said one night in a tone
OF desperation. do you know what I
am going to do when grow up?''
"What?" asked his father. preparing
himself for the worst.
I'm going to eat m."-Success
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
CHANGING THE SUBJECT.
What Lincoln Said After Harvey End
ed a Two Hours Talk

What Lincoln Said After Harvey End
cd Two Hours Talk.
The Hon. Peter Harvey. the friend
and biographer Of Daniel Webster,
was large man with small voice
and that pomposity of manner that
many very diffident men possess
Above everything he valued and prid-
ed himself upon his friendship with
the great eXpounder"
The first year OF the war between
the states he went TO Washington and
on his return was asked how he liked
President Lincoln.
well" he said. Mr.. Lincoln is a
very singular man. went on to see
him and told him that had been an
Intimate personal friend OF Daniel
Webster; that had talked with him
so much on the affairs of the country
that I felt perfectly confident could
tell him exactly what Mr.. Webster
would advise in the present crisis. a I'D
thereupon talked to Lincoln for two
solid hours. telling him Just what be
should do and what he should not do.
and. will you believe II. sir. when I
got through all Mr.. Lincoln said was
as he clapped his hand on my leg. MT
Harvey. what tremendous great calf
you have gotr"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
Followed Instructions.

She was n woman Of very puritan
ical notions, and when she came into
his room to kiss her little boy good
night and found that he had not said
his prayers she was very much shock-
ed. How was it. Willie" she asked.
that you neglected such an important
duty?'
you see. mamma" he replied.
"when dad sent me in a hurry to bed
he said there mustn't be another word
ant of ma TONIGHT ~ ir-io ~~+t'~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
A Sand Pile.

A sand pile is good thing for the
active child. A dollars worth of build
ing sand placed In n corner of the yard
and confined by few boards will keep
the children from digging up the flow
er beds. That they must dig is fact
demonstrated by more ages OF human
life than any OF us can look back over.
This sand pile In some back yards can
be protected from the sun and rain by
square OF canvas stretched over it in
the shape of tent. or the pile can be
put on the shady side Of the house.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
NOTICE
10
Tax-Payefs

In accordance with the law pIescrib-
ing the manner In which Taxes and
County Levies shall be collected, the
Treasurer, or one o. his deputies, Will,
for this l.urpose, be at
A. ". Morrison's Store, Golfers.
town. Tuesday, Oct. %.
j. w. Morrison e. Co.'S Store, Oak
Dale, Wednesday, Oct. 20.
III. l.. Morrison & Co.'S Store, Mar
II ion, Thursday, Oct. 27.
p. |. Huffman's Stole, Alphin, FIJI
dav, Oct. %.
Anderson Bros. Store, Rockbridge
Baths, Tuesday, Oct ~.
Engleman u COS Store, Kerr's Greek,
Wednesday, Oct. 2G.
f. II. Bart's Stole, Denmark, Thurs
day, Oct. p.
j. T. Mongomery's Store, Raph inc,
Tuesday, Oct. %.
BOSwouh & Patterson's Store,
Bro wnshurg. Wednesday, Oct. &c.
Lucas Il Sons Store, at lack, on
Walkers Greek. Thursday, Oct. %.
McClin;ic Snider's Store. Goshen,
Saturday, Oct. 20.
C. b. Il S ID. Mangus' Store, Vesu-
vius, Wednesday, Oct. 26.
E. r. Fllppo's store, Fairfield. Thurs
day, Oct. 27.
Josiah Winners Store, Cornwall,
Friday, Oct. %.
John w. Burger Il Cos Store, Nat
ural Bridge, Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Baldwin, Echols & Cos Store Glas-
gov, Thursday, Oct. 81.
Treasurer's Office till evening of
Nov. 30, 1910.
From November 10Th to 30th, inclu
sive, the Treasurer's Office will not be
closed for dinner, as is the usual GUS
tom, but will be kept open continuous
~ from a. III. Until p. m, when il
will be closed fer the day in order to
give lime TO close up the days bust
Ness.
"Any person failing to pay any Stat,
or County levies to the Treasurer be
fore close OF OVEN RER 30th, 1910,
Shali incur a Tenalty thereon of pei
certum. which shall be added to the
amount OF taxes and ievies due from
such taxpGN er, which. when cullecttd
by the rr-ae urer or his Deputies, shat
be accounted for In his settlem, nt-'-
A part of the 18th Sec. of the Act re
feIred to-
Persons owning land not in
their own name will call for such
tickets when settling their own,
otherwise they will have the 5 pei
cent to pay. as it is impossible fol-
the Treasurer to keep posted on
all land sales in the county.
Taxpayers are respectfully but
earnestly requested not to post
pone inquiry for amount of tax
till last days of November and
then write for statement. The
throng of taxpayers in Treasurer
Office requires the Treasurer
time during the closing days o.
November.
S. R. MOORE, Treasurer
of Rockbridge County
Oct. 90 IF.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
LITTLE RED SPOT.
" He Were Bigger This Spider Would
Be q Real Peril.

" He Were Bigger This Spider Would
Be Real Peril.
Strangely enough. the one really dar-
gerous spider on the American CONT
nent is small, obscure and practically
unknown to popular or journalistic
hysteria. Latrodectus mactans Is its
scientific name. II Is about the size of
large pea, black with a red spot on
the back-a useful danger signal-and
spins small web I'm outhouses or
around wood piles. So far as Is known.
Its poison Is the most virulent and
powerful. drop for drop. secreted by
the minute quantity which the latro-
dectus' glands contain. would prob
ably have no appreciab!e effect upon
man, whereas the tiny spiders VEN
ON. In the volume injected by the
cobra's stroke. would Stay herd of
elephants. Were this little known
crawler as large as the common black
hunting spider of our gardens and
lawns Its bite would be almost In
variably fatal Happily the red
spots" fangs. being small and weak,
can with difficulty penetrate the skin
and are able to inject venom In dan
gerous quantity only when the bite is
inflicted upon some tender skinned
portion of the body. Nevertheless IA
talities consequent upon the bite of
this insect are sufficiently we'll attest
ed to take rank as established scien-
tific facts--Samuel Hopkins Adams IN
Everybody's-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
PERSISTENT BEGGARS.
The Moro Egyptian Msndieants Get the
More They Demand.

inc more Egyptian Msrdicants Get the
More They Demand.
In Egypt one should never give bak-
sheesh except for actual services rem
dered. Resist calmly but firmly every
attempt at extortion. Never pay till
the stipulated service is finished; then,
after you have paid q little more than
the bargain called for, turn a deaf ear
to the protestations and entreaties that
always follow. Bear in mind that the
more baksheesh you give the more
clamorous becomes the applicant. Real
thanks and gratitude must not be ex-
pected for gifts.
friend Of mine once broke one OF
these rules Just to see what would
happen. AS we passed through a lit
tie mud village twenty miles from Cal
70 ne gave a sturdy beggar a millieme
(half cent?. This beggar, accompa-
MED by others, followed US to the edge
Of the village. asking for more My
friend then gave him a plaster Is
cents).
They followed us a hundred yards
or so and were more persistent than
before When they showed a DISPOSE
ton to go back he gave them pias-
ters- They followed us half a mile
and became very clamorous. I was
afraid we should get into trouble and
wanted him to stop it, but when they
began to lag he gave them 20 piasters.
They followed us two miles. and the
experiment might have ended serious
ly had we not met a company Of trav-
elers with n dragoman, who sent the
beggars about their business. This
may help you to understand Egyptian
character.-Christian Herald
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-10-26
Valuable James River Farm
For Sale

200 acres. lying on the James River,
beautifully situated, 176 acres of first
class James River bottom land in fiue
state of cultivation; no waste land or
stones. The place is well watered by
a bold spring, piped all over tie land
AID to ali the buildings. with the river
on one side. Comfortable frame dwell
ing house. large new barn, plenty of
fruit, three quarters OF a mile from
railroad station, convenient to schools,
mills, stores, telegraph and telephor e
lines. This is natural blue grass lard
and would grow all crops abundantly
1t is in a high state OF cultivation and a
ready money maker for airy practical
farmer. Price ST., 500. on easy terms.
Or the property can be divided and all
the bottom lands sold for about Sic, 000
We consider this one of the best farm
Ing propositions on the market and
that it IL we'll worth the inves tigaticn
of any buyer desiring to obtain real
ly first class farm.
List your property with US for SALE
We have the buyers.
Farms tor Sale
WINGFIELD & FARRELL
Real Estate and Insurance Agents.
Y. NJ. @. A. Basement,
Roanoke, Va,
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16
IRRIsA1IAs OUR NEW SOILS

On new lands there is but little
danger in using too much water the
first two seasons after reclamation
begins. Many of our western soils
have never been wet TO a depth OF
two feet, at least since the climate be-
gan to be arid and most of our soils
have probably been formed since that
time. Before these soils can be put In
the best producing condition they
need to be so thoroughly saturated
with moisture that the sub-soil is
we'll saturated or there is a union
OF the free water near the surface
with that which constitutes subsur-
face drainage.
This movement OF what Is known
as firm moisture downward through
the soils occupied by plant roots and
into the drainage does many things
which improve the cropping capacity.
II the moisture increases downward
the roots OF the plants are induced
TO grow deeply into the soil and es-
tablish permanent and important feed
ing systems The importance OF deep
roofing. especially with trees and
perennial plants. can hardly be un-
derestimated. and where the subsoil
remains dry deep roofing viii not oc-
cur. The first irrigation therefore
should be abundant and continued for
a long enough time TO soak deeply In
to the sub-soil. OF course. much will
depend on the character OF the soil.
its depth and prosity.
II a crop is being grown which
will not stand flooding for a sufficient
length of time, the irrigation may be
lone by running water through fur
rows or corrugations. We can hardly
emphasize this matter too much. One
Of the apparent reasons for beginners
failing TO get maximum crops on new
soils Is that they do not understand
the necessity OF filling the soil with
moisture which both supplies the
roots Of plants and does many things
to bring the land into proper condi-
ton OF tilth. After the soil has once
become wet II will absorb water much
more readily and as there Is q partial
supply Of moisture stored in the sub
soil much less water will be required
TO Secure what we may call thorough
irrigation.-Denver Field and Farm.
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16
WORKING RAPIDLY
ON BIG RESERVOIR

From Thursdays Daily. - -
W. Boucher. secretary and general
manager for the Park Center Land q
Water company. returned to Canon
City day or two ago from an inspec-
ton trip to the Mount Pisgah reser-
voir, now in course of construction on
the Fawkner ranch on Upper Four
Mile creek. eight or ten miles west Of
Cripple Creek. The impounding dam.
which will be one of the largest in the
Pixies Peak region. is 2sS feet wide at
the base and will be 76 feet In height
when completed. 1t is at present So
feet above the creek bed and 1000 Gu
bic yards OF material a day Is being
added to it by the contractors. who
are making splendid progress with
the undertaking.
1t is anticipated that the dam will
be finished in forty days under fav-
orable conditions OF weather and that
the work OF filling the reservoir will
begin early in July. When full a
lake will be created mile and a
quarter long and half a mile wide.
having an average depth OF 3s feet
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16
ECZEMA CURABLEi
PROOF NOW AT asei
Try the Oil of Wintergreen Com
pound-Itch is Instantly
Relieved.

1t is usually very costly to consult
specialist in any disease, but for
26 cents, on a special offer, we can
now give to those suffering from
eczema or any form of skin disease
absolutely instant relief, with pros
pect of an early cure.
A special trial bottle of the oil of
wintergreen as compounded in the
Chicago Laboratories OF the d. d.
ID. Company may be had in our
store on this special 25 cent offer.
This one bottle will convince you--
we know tive vouch for il.
Ten years OF success with this
mild, soothing wash, d. D. d. Pre-
'scription, has convinced us, and we
hope you will accept the special rs
cent offer 50 that you a1so viii be
CxNONCI TY DRUG COMPANY.
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16

and impounding 4.000-acre feet OF wa
ter. The upper surface of the great
dam will be coated with concrete.
strengthened by reinforced wire laid
into the cement to hold it together. OF
which two car loads are now upon the
ground Seven car loads OF cement
have been delivered at the dam and In
being used as rapidly as circum-
stances will permit At the time OF
Mr.. Boucher's visit approximately 80
cubic feet of water per second was
flowing through the waste pipes at
the dam into the channel OF Four
Nile creek. The undertaking being
carried by the Park Center Land and
Water company at the Mount Pisgah
reservoir is one Of the most notable
In Colorado and its completion VIII
assure an abundance OF water for
land owners under the company's
ditch rights at all seasons Of the year.
The reservoir Is being built by the
Empire Construction company Of
Denver.
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16
DIED At MIN
NEQUA HOSPITAL
THIS MORNING
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Mrs. Ella Belle Jones. wife OF Man
ion F. Jones. OF Oklahoma City. Okla.
died at the Minnequa hospital in Pu-
eblo at 800 O'Clock this morning. fol-
lowing a surgical operation there a
day or two ago. Deceased was the
youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
Allan Bell OF Lincoln Park and was a
young woman OF many graces and ac-
compIishments. She was taken 70 the
hospital In Pueblo from this city on
Tuesday afternoon of this week where
II was ascertained that the malady
from which she was suffering was q
a very serious nature; so much 80. in
fact that the surgeon In charge was
10th 10 perform the operation. owing
TO the uncertainty OF the conseQuen-
ces. Mrs. Jones was n great favorite
with all who knew her and during her
fathers pastorate OF the Presbyterian
church at Florence was active in all
kinds OF religious work. Her hus-
band is a prominent cotton merchant
In Oklahoma City and well known In
commercial circles in that section OF
the country. Her untimely death is
a great blow to her relatives and
friends. The remains were brought
To this city this afternoon and taken
to Wilson's undertaking pariors where
they will remain until tomorrow when
they will be conveyed to the homo Of
her parents on Lincoln Park. The ar
rangements for the funeral have not
been announced.
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16
board OF EDUCA-
ton HELD MEETING
THIS MORNING
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
At a meeting of the members of the
board of education at the office of DR..
F. N. Carrier in the Burrage block
this morning H. ]. Craig of East Can
on was appointed to fill out the un-
expired term of DR.. o. B. Waite, who
recently resigned his membership in
that body on account Of his removal
to California. Among the other busi-
ness transacted by the board was the
election of Miss Grace Bailey of How
ell. Michigan. to the position of teach
er of mathematics in the high school
faculty as the successor Of Miss Jes-
sic worley, resigned. Architect J. w.
Rennell of the new Harrison school
building on North Cottonwood avenue,
East Canon. was present at the meet
ing this morning and informed the
board that work on the new structure
was proceeding nicely and that 1t
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16

would be ready for occupancy at the
beginning of the next school year If
no unforeseen contingencies arose.
Professor L. D Slutz, late principal of
the high school, presented his final
report and will leave in few days
for the East preparatory to taking a
postgraduate course of study at Har-
ward university at Cambridge, Massa-
chusetts A noteworthy thing in con-
nection with Professor Slutz's report
was the statement that out of the 14o
students in the high school s5 are pre-
pairing for college and that 20 more
are planning to take up special work
in some Institution of higher educa-
ton. 1t is remarkable showing and
is probably not surpassed by any high
school of similar enrolment in Col
orado
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16

promises TO bring the fair at an az
ceptionaly favorable time for the hor-
ticultural interests of the community
and the exhibition OF orchard pro-
ducts is likely to surpass anything OF
the kind that has ever taken place in
this section OF the Arkansas valley.
Very encouraging reports are coming
In 10 Mr.. Rowland and other officers
OF the fair association. from all parts
Of the county and they anticipate the
best exhibit IN all lines next fall In
the history Of the organization.
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16
YOUNG MRN WANTED
GOVERNMENT PAYS RAILWAY
MAH CLERKS ESQ 10 el,loe
a.r-r A YKlR a :. a.ft
Pre- SekolarskIps Ara Offe

Free Sekolarsklps Ara 0fferod
Uncle Sam holds spring exAmina-
tions for railway clerks In this vfcin-
ity. The Job IL for life: hours srs
short; salary twice monthly and ~
cation. To any young man who has
energy enough 20 answer. this 10 tAe
opportunity of lifetime.
Thousands OF appointments are -
be made. Common school education b
all you need; city and country people
have equal chance. Start to prepare
now--free information. Free scholar
ships this month. Write Immediately
to Central Schools Dept. 6s1, Rock-
ester. N. 7.
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16
FAIR ASSOCIATION
DIRECTORS MEET
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
A meeting of the members OF the
board OF directors OF the Fremont
County Fair association was held at
the Office OF Secretary w. B. Rowland
in the Record building yesterday af-
fernoon and various matters pertain
ing to the association discussed. II
was voted to hold the fair this year
on September IA. is and l6th. or one
week earlier than was the case twelve
months ago. The advanced condition
Of the fruit crop this season and the
earlier date fixed for abe display
Cañon City record., 1910-06-16

year by the heavy crop of horticultu-
raj produce it was voted to postpone
it until some time in August Of Sep
tember. Mr.. Maddox was chosen as
chairman of the committee to sue
ceed Professor Slutz. who shortly
leaves for the East to spend year
in postgraduate study. The execu-
tive committee, which consists of the
and Maddox. was called to meet on
August I'd. The society has a member
ship of considerably more than two
hundred.