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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
THE CIRCUS
How to Get the Full Measure Of
Enjoyment Afforded BY One
Of These Monster Travelling
Amusement Enterhrises


How many of our older readers can
remember back to the days when an
the circus shows travelled overland,
or In other words, by wagons. Can
you remember OF getting up In the
early morning hours and walking out
from town one, two OF even three
miles to meet the show coming In ?
yourself how eagerly you looked along
the road for the elephants tracks
Circuses have changed greatly in
the past twenty-five years. They have
become much larger and more elab
crate. travel altogether nowadays by
rail and do not stop at the small
towns they used to make, but the old
sawdust smell remains the same. The
same stir OF excitement still attends
the arrival of the circus as In the
olden days. You may not notice il
for you have changed and not the cir
Gus. The younger generation feels
toward the circus of today just as you
did twenty-five years ago.
The John II. Sparks Worlds Fa
nous Shows are billed to exhibit here
and they are coming heralded by the
most favorable newspaper criticisms
from many cities and towns where
they have already exhibited From
the moment OF the early arrival of the
trains bearing these great shows I'M
I'll their departure in the night It is
said that every consideration will be
shown the public. Those who are in
terested In the unloading OF the ami
mails and paraphernalia will receive
an early morning welcome at the
srossway where the work is beina
done. and may view the interesting
operation wirAsut fear of unpleasant
experience. .
Every employee OF the Sparks
Shows. from the highest superinten-
dent to the humblest stake Founders.
have strict instructions to be polite
and courteous at all times, and in no
possible manner to offend the most
sensitive either by word or action
Ladies without escorts and children
unattended are assured respectful
consideration around every depart
ment OF this great show, as every
employee has been constituted a
guardian for their protection. In fact
nothing has been left undone that
would enhance the comfort. pleasure
and piece OF mind OF the most aes-
thetic patron OF this great circus az
Eregation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
Safe medicine For Children

Foley's Honey and Tar Compund is a
safe and effective medicine for children
as it does not contain Opiates or harmful
drugs. The genuine Foley's Honey
and Ter Compound is in yellow pack
age. b. II. Gorrell.
Good results always follow the use
OF FOley's Kidney Pills. They give
prompt relief in all cases OF kidney and
bladder disorders. Try them. b. H.
Gorrell.
Foley Kidney Pills contain in concen-
trated form ingredients of established
therapeutic value for The relief and cure
Of all kidney and bladder ailments.
Foley Kidney Pills are antiseptic, tonic
and restorative. Refuse substitutes.
B. II. Gcrrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
To Mothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief from
Mothers Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They cleanse the stomach,
act on the liver, and are recommended
'or complaining children. A pleasant
remedy Tor worms. AT all Druggists,
25c. Sample FREE. Address, A. s.
Olmstead. Leroy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
A Reliable Medicine-Not a Narcoti,

Mrs. F. MART. st. Joe. Mich, says:
Our little boy contracted severe
bronchisl trouble and as the doctors
medicine did not cure him. gave
him Foley's Honey and Tar Gem
pound in which l have great faith. 1t
cured the cough rs well as the choking
and gagging spells, and he got well in a
hOlt time. Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound has many times saved us
much trouble and we are never without
it in the house" B. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
purahIs and pu,tIs.a.

A durable and dustless road pave
meni is claimed by Francis Wood. n
British engineer. in a combination OF
two inch granite with Trinidad lake
bitumen IL il said to cost less than
macadam aud To he good for at least
fifteen years. experiment having
shown that IL Will stand wear. tear
and wet better than any other paving
ever tried
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
BOILING Alive.

The last instance OF boiling tu death
took place ia Persia In 1890 The Of
fender was guilty of stealing state
revenues and was put into a large cal
dron OF cold water which was slowly
heated To the boiling point. His bones
were distributed as warning among
the provincial Tux collectors.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
Placino the Blame.

Judge Ito burglar on trial. Have
you anything TO say. prisoner: Bur
Glar Yes your honor. was only act
in on me doctors advice to take some
thin afore goin' ter bed.-BOStOn
Transcript
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
To Break in New Shoes ALWAYS Us,

To Break in New Shoes Always Use
Aliens Foot-Ease, THE antiseptlc pow
der. 1t prevents tightness and blister
ing, relieves Bunions. Swollen Sweating
Tender feet. At Druggists 25c. Sam
pie mailed FREE. Address A. S. Ohm
stead, lie Roy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19

Mrs Cobb-Was the grocer's hoy I'M
pudent TO you again when you tele-
phoned your order this morning?
Cook-Yes. Mrs. Cobb. he was that
but fixed him this time. SCI:
'WhO the do you think YOU re
talkin' to? This is Mrs. Cobb life
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
Si.encs Is Safety.

After forty years q married life w
made UP me mind It don't matte
how often man mn his wife disagree,
as long as he don't let her know it,
Hnrper's Bazaar.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19

Russia Afte- the Corn CT

Russia Afte- the Corn Championship p.
Not satisfied with wrestling from the
United States the proud title Of "cham.
pion wheat growing country OF the
world" Russia apparently seems deter
mined also TO de3ose us from first
place In the production OF corn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19

It's faith in something and enthusi-
esm in something that make life worth
looking at.--O. w. Holmes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
One Conductor Helped Back to wo

tel DtT- -DetrOlt Free Press.
One Conductor Helped Back to Work
he writes: II was confined TO my bed
with chronic rheumatism and use,, two
bottles of Foley.s Kidney kertedy with
good effect. TIE third Bottle PUT me
ductor on the Lexington, Ky, Street
Railway. 1t will do all you claim in
cases Of rheum atism." 1t clears the
blood of uric acid. b. II. Gorrtl
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
DRAG. DRAG. oRAGl

~ every farmer could but zee
the real figures showing the
comparatively small cost Of
maintaining good rosds and the
less caused by poor enssI Get
busy with the draei
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19

Although Jupiter IL l.:'S7 times big
ger than the earth. II is only 30O times
hea Ter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
Snakes In India.

More deaths from snake bites occu
In India in houses thun in the field
or In the Jungle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
TraubIa In the Air

Husba nd-You don't go shopping
with Mrs. Nearby any more? Wife
No. The last time we went she want.
ed remnant that wanted. Judge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
Hardy Winter Wheat.

In the Introduction OF hardy varieties
Of winter wheat Kharkov so far Is
found the best From fifteen to
twenty million bushels are now grown
annually from this variety alone.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
BAD ROADS AND COST OF
LIVING.

Bad roads are now classed by
the experts as one Of the con-
tributary causes to the high cost
OF living and the migration Of
the farmer boy to the city. Tho
United States government esti-
mates. for example. that in the
stste of indiana transportation
costs 25.5 cents per ton for each
mile. Over a bituminixed road
between Philadelph and At
isntie Cry il is estimated freight
can be transported for less than
cent p.r mile. and over some
OF the good roads in New York
ststs the cost is S cents per mile.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
Building is Amply Wired.

There are nearly $500 miles of cleo
tic wires In one New York office
building.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
FIVE VIRTUES.

To be able under all circums'anc
topracice five 'h;ngs consitu,espsr-
feet virtue. These are gravity. cen
crosby Of soul. sincerity. earnestness
and kindness. -Confucius.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19

Not q Lucrative Job.
Friend-So your son has left college.
What Is he in?
Pater-Debt.-Bosto Transcript
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-04-19
Very Tasv.

ais she easy To get along with?"
Yes. She believes everything you
tell her."-Detroit Free Press.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
TIMELY HINTS
FOR FARMERS
Farmers Not DairVmen.

The trouble with the dairy business
today. beyond question of doubt, is
that it is being carried on by farmers,
not dairymen. men who know little
or nothing about the profit or loss Of
the animals they are keeping. This.
coupled with their lack of knowledge
in care and feeding of such stock, re-
suits in very poor average earning
for the ordinary milk cow. 1t would
be better for all concerned il more
men made dairying a business. As
for the small holder and renter. he
certainly cannot afford to keep
poor cows. for it has been demon
stated most thoroughly that the poor
cow actually brings about loss to
her keeper instead Of profit and "a
few good cows, If any at ALL should
be his motto. | believe one of the
reasons why so many farmers use
Inferior sires in their herds is that
they are not in the dairy business.
but that it is a side issue and. there
fore. they feel they cannot afford
better sire. This. we know, is a
great mistake and perhaps is the one
most harmful to the industry from
both local and a national stand
pOint.-A. l.. Hacker.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
The End of Baileyism.

Homer Guardian Journal: With
the triumph of the trade agreement
between this country and the Can
adam government, it is to be hoped
that Senator Bailey has lost his in
fluence in the Senate and will tender
his resignation in good faith this
time.
Mr., Bailey has been conceded to
be the most intellectual and mag
netic debater on the Democratic
side, but unfortunately he has been
using his influence against the Dem
ocratic side and in favor of the pro-
tected interest ever since he has
been in the Senate. 1t would be much
better for the party and his own
constituency if he were to decline to
become candidate next time or if
he should be defeated.
His oratorical gift and his superb
presence on the floor of the Senate
seems to command an influence and
respect. Notwithstanding he uses his
talents for mercenary purposes.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
The Small Fruits.

During July and August is the best
time to set out strawberry bed to
provide that delicious fruit for future
years. The quantity of raspberry.
blackberry and other small fruits can
be doubled if you will bend down the
canes and branches now until the ends
touch the earth. where they should be
securely fastened by stone or peg.
They will soon send out roots Early
In September the cane or stock must
be separated from the parent plant.
about a foot above the new root. and
the new plants transplanted to perma-
nent positions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13

ing. | was stroiling along maditative-
ly when | saw something white on
the sand l picked it up. 1t was a
letter. | have strong eyes and could
make out by the dim moonlight the
address on the back. 1t was Nina
Nikaloyich. The Russian name nat
urally attracted my attention | don't
know what it was that induced me
mechanically to slip the letter from its
envelope. am not used to reading
other peoples epistles Perhaps it was
some working of the brain in advance
of logical reasoning, perhaps fate. At
any rate, / did so and unfolded it. The
light was not sufficient to enable me to
read the finer writing within. except
one word that stared me in the face
my own name.
Striking a match, / read the few
lines Of the letter. 1t informed Nina
Nfkalovich that during the previous
spring l had been seen in Philadel-
phia.
Then I remembered that / had seen
Lisa drop something during the morn
ing when she was running on the
beach. 1t must have been this letter.
She had not come upon me by acct
dent. She had been hunting for me-
What for? Suddenly a scene came
up before me, a scene enacted while
| was at the university in Russia All
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
Broussard Hiohly Commended.

New Orleans Item: Congressman
n f. Broussard's bold move to save
the Algiers naval station from de-
struction deserves credit" said a
business man Wednesday. Appeals
OF other congressman and CONNER
cial bodies to the Secretary Of the
Navy has accomplished little, so I
for one admire Broussard in making
"a play for the favor of President
Taft. The Broussard move can do
nc harm, and may bring about the
results desired. His colleagues may
ridicule his unexpected trip to
Washington, and say he is playing
politics, but what do the business
interests of New Orleans care what
sort Of politics he plays, if he saves
the naval station from being dis
mantled and put out of business?"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13

now the dull season. came here to
wait for buster times"
Lisa vasselevna was the daughter Of
gentleman whose estate adjoined my
fathers in Russia. We had been play
mates as children, but / had not seen
her since my departure for the univer-
sity. 1t was natural that the meeting
should bring me great pleasure. We
walked dow to the foot of the rocks.
thence to the beach and strolled north
ward on the sand Lisa told me many
things of home-that my brother had
gone into the army; that my sister was
engaged to be married; that her father
had received an appointment under the
government These bits of news she
gave me as we walked side by side.
Where are you staying?'I asked.
"At the same hotel as you But am
going to change"
mo; I WIN change"
"a farmhouse will suit me better.
/ am without a chaperon, and hotel
Is not the best place for me-"
l was somewhat surprised that this
independence of character which had
led her to choose field of labor should
be found side by side with such
Difference to custom. However, the
change OF residence was essential and
resulted In avoiding criticism, for we
were constantly together. Usually in
the morning we would sit on the beach
looking at the bathers In the after
noon we would go to the rocks and
watch the water pour in and out of the
caverns at their base. Occasionally
We would IKE boat with single
sail. which could manage quite well
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
By F. A. MICHEL.

l make this record, which / have
sealed. to be opened by my oldest son
as soon as his mother and shall have
passed away. I have brought up my
children to refrain from the slightest
reference to their parents childhood
and youth. telling them that to do so
would imperil their very lives. The
story of how they as young people
passed out of existence will therefore
only be read when the narrator has
passed away. / shall give no real
names. I shall call myself Alexis
Olizoff, which is a confession that I
am a Russian. My father is landed
proprietor and, though not noble, is
a gentleman. When I came to the
proper age he. sent me to the univer-
sity, where l became intimate with
father hearing of my affiliations, took
me away before l had finished my
studies. When I reached home | had
long conference with him respecting
my future, and it was decided that
should go to America
The third summer after my arrival
in the new. world I spent a vacation
at the Seashore. While there a favor
lite lounging place with me was on the
rocks directly in front of the hotel.
1t was fascinating spot. Beneath
me the waves kept up an incessant
influx and refux. To the left stretched
broad band of foam composed of
innumerable curves. at the farther end
of which the beach was broken by
rocky point. A short distance out
from that point a white plume of
spray kept bursting into view. fading,
coming and fading again with the
regularity of a revolving light
One afternoon I was lying on my
back. watching this scene, my hands
under my head. one leg thrown over
the other. my hat shading my eyes;
indeed. my Incidence in keeping with
my surroundings. especially the lazy
plash of the water and the effortless
soaring of the guils. Hearing a rus
tie of skirts behind me, instinctively
rose and held my hat in hand, waiting
for a young girl who was coming to
pass on. To my surprise her face in
Dictated recognition
"Alexisr'
Lisa! What brings you here?"
ITO this particular spot? You.
saw your name on the hotel register
and have been looking for you"
"But what brings you to American?
ooh. read of the independence of
the American women and the fields of
labor open to them. / couldn't sit
and twirl my thumbs waiting for my
father to find husband, for me. |
preferred to make a career for myself"
But. Lisa, do you expect to make
a career for yourself at a summer re-
sort"
mo. 1 have but just arrived in
America and have been told that it is
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
Farm Wisdom.

Now, please don't let the mower rat
tie all to pieces. Keep it well oiled
and every nut screwed up tightly, and
don't let the knives or guards get dull
When using a lantern around the
barn it should always be hung ON a
safe hook and never left where the
cattle can kick it over Speak to the
hired man about it.
If you have been using long ladders
take them down before you go to bed.
May come up big wind and smash
your ladders. They cost money these
days.
Look up the thing that rattles on the
wagon or carriage. Do it right Off
May save you breakdown or a trip
to town for the bolt or nut that comes
off and is lost.
Prop swinging. barn doors open, no
matter whether the wind blows or not
You can't tell when it will. and slam
ming doors lead to broken doors, and
that means losS.-Farm Journal
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
THE LEGISLATURE
Men and Not Creatures Should Rep
resent the People.

Monroe Independents: No one will
gaInSay the statement that member
ship in the Legislature is the most
honorable and important position
the people of the parish can confer
upon citizen. 1t is so because the
Legislature makes the laws by
which the people are governed and
It's acts affect most intimately the
welfare and interests Of the people.
One, therefore, aspiring to the posi-
tlCn should not only be a represen-
tat1ve citizen we'll cOnVersant with
the interests and needs of the peo-
pie, but he should be man of good
native ability, absolutely honest, and
with courage and backbane to stand
up for his convictions and the inter-
ests of his people. He should be a
man who knows the right and will
do the right. Any man without these
sterling attributes should not be
considered for a moment. There is
no honor in the position to any man
lacking them and to send such a
man to the Legislature is a refec
ton on the civic virtue and intelli-
gence Of the electorate. It is to de-
base an otherwise highly honorable
and important position.
Great things are expected of the
next Legislature by the people;
three are many reforms promised
them in the platforms of the guber-
material candidates, but after all it
IS only through the Legislature that
they can be secured and only then
by legislators who can not be
swerved from the path of right and
duty. Bitter experience has taught
us this. Therefore it is men, not
creatures, who should be sent to the
Legislature men who will truly rep
resent the people, and not creatures
who will do the bidding of bosses,
misrepresent the people and defeat
the measures of reform for the bet
terment of conditions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
POULTRY HOUSE
BOOSTS AND NESTS
Removable Fixtures an Aid to
Cleanliness.

| One Of the chief requisites of success
with poultry is clean quarters. A con-
| veniently arranged house is least likely
TO beeneglected. hence it is important
/ that rOosts and nests be constructed
and arranged properly, as they are the
main fixtures, writes n S. Green in
Farm and Fireside BOOSTS require
frequent oiling or whitewashing in or
der to keep vermin in check. If they
are removable it is an easy matter to
keep them clean. One of the most sat
isfactory plans is to make the roosts
of two by four scantlings, the ends
resting on nOtched cleats at each end
of the platform used to catch the drop
pings. By giving the ends and under
sides frequent attention there should
be no trouble from lice. If it is pre-
ferred to have the ends of the roosts
away from the wall. they may be
shortened and nailed to boards eight
inches wide and long enough to accom-
modate the required number of roosts
The boards rest on the platform and.
for cleaning. the entire roost is lifted
off.
Hens detest filthy nests and will not
lay in them If they can find a better
place. Nests nailed to the wall are an
abomination. for they afford an excel
lent hiding place for lice. where it is
difficult to get at them As a rule,
we make our nests in sections of three
each. each nest being fifteen by twelve
inches and twelve inches high. They
are placed beneath the platform, and.
as they have removable top, it is
easy to gther the eggs. AS the nests
face the wall, the hens never get into
the habit Of roosting in them We ex-
anime the nests frequently to make
sure they have not become infested
with lice. A handful of air slaked
lime is placed in the bottom of each
nest box. and when nesting material is
renewed 1t is sprinkled with insect
powder. By using these precautions
we have little trouble with lice or
mites.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
The Sanders Baton Rouge Rally.

MansfielA Enterprise: On Saturday
last, after long preparations, cheap
excursion rates, free dinner, and
many free drinks, the grand Sanders
rally was pulled off at Baton Rouge.
All the game wardens and sinecure
office holders that the Governor
could pull out of his hip pocket were
there and thereabout. Bob Ewing
through my evening newspaper"
says there were 10000 present. per-
haps half as many were in the city.
The Governor undertook to defend
his administration, but he did not
fairly and squarely meet a single is
sue now before the people. He STUN
bled, hemmed and paved over his
broken election promises, and the
saloons of the capital did a splendid
business, as it took a heap of spirits
to keep the spirits of the crowd up
to the standard of shouting when
the sign was given. His harangue
was a long-drawn-out string of
statements, not backed up by any
thing stronger or more substantial
than was his prediction campaign
promises, ''the vapid evasions of
deluded mind" Even his friends, the
game wardens, seem to feel sick at
heart, and the time was wasted that
had been devoted to the stage-set-
ting of this grand display The Gov
ernor is surely the appendix in the
body polite of Louisiana, and should
be cut out, now and forever.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-08-13
Succession Notice.

No. 10, 302-F'irst District Court, Par
ish of Caddo, State of Louisiana
Succession of P. E. Thenard.
Notice is hereby given that T. Ber-
tells has this day filed tableau of
debts in said succession, and unless
ogg9sition be made thereto within
thestime specified by law the same
viii be duly homologated as prayed
for. Witness the Honorable E. w
Sutherlin, judge of said court, this
the 9Th day of August 1914.
w. NJ. LEVY,
August 8. Deputy Clerk