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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19

stoppered hole in the board wheel
through which to put in seed. In cen
ter Of wheel and pan make hole to
put through bolt for the axle. Make
handles and put axle bolt through at
the end and fasten other end to pillow
Let seeder run back of plow. The
whole affair costs less than % cents.
1t will drop all small seeds-cane. milo.
kaffir corn, broom corn and all the
like-and will do as good work as any
single row planter except that 1t will
not cover the seed. The next round.
however, will cover 1t with the plow.-
Farm and Fireside.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
For House of Delegates

At the request of my friends to
permit them to use my name as a
candidate for the House of Delegates
in the next Legislature, l beg leave
to reply, If it is the will of the ma
jority OF the citizens of Rockbridge,
l will endeavor to serve them to the
best OF any ability / may have.
Later l will give my opinions in a let
ter to the press on all questions no "
before the public and some others
which my observation has taught
me should be paramount at this
time.
Respectfully,
w. G. MCDOWELL
Apriuo6t ~
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+ arm ana
Garden
ROMANCE OF THE FARM.

Three Institutions Have Made the Till
Or Wealthy, Wise and Comfortable.
The story OF agricultural education
In America, like that Of all science.
can be traced page after page in the
great book Of evolution, and the amaz-
Ing developmentof the industry in the
United States has been due to three
factors-frst, the state agricultural col
leges; second, the national department
OF agriculture; third. the farmers in
stitutes
The American agricultural colleges
had their beginning In revolt against
the so called classical education, but II
was never intended, as their eminent
founder pointed out. that they should
be dissociated from a broad and liberal
university training. Mr.. Justin S. Nor
Till, the author OF the Magma Charta
OF Higher Agricultural Education"
more than once stated the real purpose
Of his bill. 1T is perhaps needless to
say that these colleges were not estab-
iished or endowed for the sole purpose
Of teaching agriculture 1t was a
liberal education that was proposed.
Classical studies were not to be ex-
cluded and therefore must be includ-
ed"
The number Of agricultural colleges
now established Is siIty-five; the pres
ent value OF their permanent funds
and equipment is $1OOOO0,OOO. A re-
cent census showed 1888 students.
with 6997 teachers.
The rise OF the United States depart
ment of agriculture is a romance of
the last century. AS far back as the
year 1922 a strong effort was made to
transform the mall-some 200 acres
OF land which surrounded the capitol
buildings-then practically a barren
waste, into an experiment farm IN
which to propagate new and rare
plants. But IL was not until forty
years later that the United States de
partment OF agriculture was erected
on the selfsame spot which had pre-
viously been sought as an experiment
farm.
The alpha and omega of this great
organization is the practical applica-
ton of modern science to the service
OF the farmer. 1t can perhaps best be
summed up I'm n homely remark of
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson, who
on assigning new duties TO an expert
said: Don't tell me uow about your
Laboratories. Tell me what you are
doing for the man nj the pillow. out
in the fields. with his coat off"
Then come the farmers institutes
These wonderful societies are scat
tered all over America and boast q
members roll of more than a million
mature men and women. These insti-
tutes may be defined as societies es-
tablished for the promotion OF agricul
ture among the farming population"
and they came into being In order to
make the college teaching more prac-
teal and more in sympathy with the
needs Of the farming community. They
have proved n great success and have
done much TO speed forward the agri
cultural industry. Lectures are given
by agricultural experts and practical
farmers. and the meetings last only q
day or two nj most. In this work the
farmers wives and daughters take
prominent part. and women's inSti
tutes are now established all over the
United States and Canada for the
study OF household science.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
For House of Delegates

To the Voters OF Bath, Highland and
Rockbridge Counties and the
City of Buena Vista:
| take this means of announcing
that | am q candidate for reelection
to the House of Delegates of Vir-
ginia for the district composed OF
Bath, Highland and Rockbridge
Counties, and the City of Buena
Vista. Subject to the Democratic
primary.
JOHN W. STEPHENSON,
Warm Springs, Bath Co., Va.
April 12-11-tf.
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Commissioner of Revenue

LEXINGTON, Va, March Is, IL
Yielding to the solicitation OF
many voters in Lexington, l hereby
announce myself a candidate for
Commissioner of the Revenue for
Lexington District, subject to the
action OF the Democratic primary.
]. w. MCCLUNG.
March 15-11-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19

least a quart. Cut
a board round and
a little larger than
the pan and screw
pan A to the
round wood wheel
B. Near the rim
Of pan punch In
some holes as far
apart as you want
the seed. Have a
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
Commissioner of REVENGE,
Natural Bridge District

| hereby announce myself a can
oldate for Commissioner of the Rev
nue. for Natural Bridge District,
subject TO the action of the Demo
cratic primary. l earnestly solicit
the support of the voters of the dis
trict and promise, if elected, to
faithfully discharge the duties con-
nected with the Office.
Respectfully,
WILL o. HARRIS.
April 26-tf.
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Commemorative Attorney

| hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection TO the Office OF
CoMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY OF Rock
cRIDGE COUNTY, subject to the Demo
cratic primary.
D. E. MOORE.
March 15-11-tf.
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For County Clerk

To the Voters of Rockbridge County
l respectfully annonce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Of
bee of COUNTY CLERK OF RocKBRIDGE
COUNTY, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
A. 7. SHIELDS.
March 15-11-tf.
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FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES

At the earnest request of many
citizens from every section OF the
county / hereby announce myself a
candidate for election to the House
of Delegates from Rockbridge Coun-
ty aud City Of Buena Vista, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary. ]. H. GLASGOW.
April 19-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
Commissioner of Revenue

announce myself candidate for
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, subject to the
action Ct the Democratic primary.
7. NJ. WADE.
March 22-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
Commissioner of Revenue,
Natural Bridge District

Natural Bridge District
To Ny Friends and Voters:
l hereby announce myself a can
oidate for Commissioner OF Revenue
for Natural Bridge District, subject
to the action OF the Democratic phi
marv to be held Sept. 9TH, 1911.
May 24-t. p. W. w. RICE.
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Announcement for Treasurer

LzxINGToN, VA, Jan. IL, 1911.
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of TREASURER OF
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY for the
tenmbeginning January /, 1912, subject
to the Democratic primary TO be held
during the coming summer months.
Jan. 1S-tf. 5. X. MOORE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19

Commissioner of Revenue, Kerrs
Greek District
/ hereby announce myself can
didate for Commissioner of the Rev.
enue for Kerr's Greek District, SUBJ
ject to the action OF the Democratic
primary.
A. S. HAMILTON.
May 17-3mos.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
For HouSe of Delegates

To the Democratic Voters of Rock
bridge County and City of
Buena Vista:
l hereby announce myself a can
didate for re election to the House
of Delegates of Virginia for the
County of Rockbridge and City OF
Buena Vista, subject to the Demo
cratic primary.
HUGH A. WHITE.
April 12-11-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
Announcement for Sheriff I

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office OF
SHERIFF OF Rock BRIDGE COUNTY,
subject to the Democratic primary.
r. L. MORRISON.
March S-ll-3m.
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Jupixsr.

Although Jupiter is 1887 times big
ger than the earth. IT Is only 800 times
heav ier
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
A Seeder For Few Cents.

One can make cheap seeder to drop
seed behind the pillow In the following
manner: Take a till pan that holds at
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
UNDER TAKING
REST AND HEALTH TO '.orHfR AND CHILD. t,

MRs. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
ased Tor over SIXTY WARS by MILLIONS a
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
SOOrHES the CHILD. SOFTHNS the GUMS,
ALI.AYS ell PAIN CURES WIND COG.lC, and
Is the best remedy for DIARSHOEA. 1t II alb
soiuteiy harmless. Be sure and ask foe "NrA
wiusiow's Soothing Syrup" and take Ne okhes
Epd. Twenty-Five cents bottle, -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
For Supervisor, Natural Bridge
District

At the urgent request of many
voters, / announce myself a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Supervisor of Natural Bridge
District, subjectto the action of the
Democratic primary.
W. E. l.. STARK.
April 19-11-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-07-19
Announcement for Sheriff

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for SHERIFF OF Rock
BRIDGE COUNTY, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
JOHN Med. ROSS.
March S-11-tf.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
GRAND JURY WILL
LOOK INTO BANK

them at this time without sacrificing
It's resources.
A number of stockholders had also
given notice of withdrawal.
Examiners Work.
According to a dispatch from Rich
mond today, the State bank examiner
Charles c. Barksdale, began examining
The Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Cor
poration on December 6, and completed
the examination two days later. He
submitted at once report to the State
Corporation Commission whose duty II
was TO give immediate notice of the
condition OF the bank to officers and
directors of the institution.
According to the Virginia statutes
upon the failure OF the directors to cor
rect alleged Irregularities reparted with
in reasonable time, not exceeding thirty
days. the commission had authority to
apply for u receiver to take charge Of
business affairs of the institution.
The receiverShip application was made
December 29. The statute creating the
State examiners office was not passed
until the last session of the Legislature
becoming effective July l. 1910. Between
that period and now, hardly more than
half the banks in the State have been
examined. owing to shortness of time.
No inspection of the Alexandria banks
books had been made up to the time
Mr.. Barksdale started his probe In De-
Cember
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
Senator's Daughter
Loses Cigarette Case

Mrs. Francis s. Crowninshield, daugh-
ter of Senator du Pont of Delaware has
asked the police to find her gold cigar
cite case.
The cigarette case was attached to a
small chain. together with five other
gold boxes of a vanity" set, fastened
to bracelet. which Mrs. Crowninshield
lost somewhere between her fathers
residence, Ill Massachusetts avenue.
and a Pennsylvania avenue theater
The loss occurred last Wednesday, but
was not reported to the Police until to-
dav, when Mr. and Mrs. CrOwninshield
called at Headquarters.
The vanity set is valued at $3.50. Be
sides the case, there was a powder box,
purse, a card case, and two other
small boxes. The set was a present to
Mrs. Crowninshield from her husband.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
COUNCIL INSTALLS
ITS NEW OFFICERS
Catholic Relief and Bene-
fciary Association Has
Bright Prospects.

With new officers installed members
Of st, Martins Council No. T3, of the
Catholic Relief and Beneficiary Associa-
tion, today are working to enlarge the
membership and make the order one OF
the strongest in the country.
At the installation of officers con-
gratulations were in order for the work
done last year, and speeches of new
officers pointed to hope that the COM
ing year would bring forth even better
results.
The Rev. Father Hannah, who con-
Quoted the installation, and the newly
elected president, John Rowan, were en-
thusiastic in prophesying a better fu-
ture for the association.
Other officers besides Presidtn Rowan,
who were installed, were Mrs. Mary
Kreamer, first vice president; Miss Ger
trude Burns. second vice president;
Mrs. Margaret Peck, recorder: Charles
Peck jr., assistant recorder; Charles B.
Lowrey. financial secretary; Mrs. Kath-
crime Brennan, treasurer; William Bren-
nan, marshal; Mrs. Mary Clarke,
guard. and Mrs. Josephine O'Brien,
Miss d. Langley, and Daniel Quigley.
trustees.
Following the installation of officers
refreshments were served under the d.
rection of the following entertainment
committee: Mrs. c. A. Clarke. Mrs
Mary Mccarthy, and Mrs. Katherine
Brennan.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
Best Hair
Dressing
1911

In this year 1911 make up your mind
to use the best hair dressing, hair grow
er and hair beautifer that the world has
ever produced.
The best is none too good for you, so
why bother longer with ordinary COM
mercial hair dressing, when Henry
Evans and James O'DonnelI will sell
you large bottle of PARTISAN SAGE
for so cents. Get a bottle today and If
you don't say, after you have used it,
that it is the most delightful and re-
freshing hair tonic you ever used get
your money back
PARISIAN SAGE is guaranteed to
stop falling hair and itching scalp; to
abolish dandrYff and destroy the dan
druff germs, or money back.
1t penetrates into the hair roots and
makes the hair grow luxuriant, lustrous,
and beautiful. Refined women every
where use 1t. Sold by Henry Evans and
James O'Donnen and druggists every
where. Girl with Auburn hair on every
carton and bottle.
Il have used your Partisan Sage all
winter and find 1t a great benefit to the
hair. 1t Is worthy of all the praise one
can give it."-Yours truly, Mrs. Lillian
Tuttle. Chaumont, N. Y, June T. 1910.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
TAFT TO KEEP OUT
OF STATE POLITICS
President Will Not Seek to
Name Successor to Chair
man Prentice, of N. Y.

| The statement was authorized by the
White House today that the President
had no notion of interfering with the
local politics of any State: that he had
not arranged conference with New
York leaders, and that, if such con-
ference is informally assembled, he will
! not take the responsibility of picking a
successor to State Chairman Ezra P.
Prentice.
These statements were given emphasis
by Secretary Norton. He said that the
President would strictly adhere to his
oft-expressed policy of leaving local
party questions alone.
Reports from New York TO the effect
that the President would confer today
with Chairman Prentice, Lloyd c. Girls
com, Representative J. Sloat Fassett,
Timothy L. Woodruff, George w. AL
bridge, Senator Root, Herbert Parsons,
Samuel S. Koenig, and other State lead
crs, were not founded on any arrange
ments made at the White House, II
was said this morning.
The fact was confirmed, however. that
Prentice and Griscom are in Washing
ton today. They will be the guests of
the President at the diplomatic dinner
tonight
However, Mr.. Norton said the Presi-
don't lid rot want the impression to 60
out that the diplomatic dinner was to
he turned into a political affair.
While it was emphatically announced
that the President would not interfere
in the New York political situa-
tion, the suggestion was made at the
White House this morning that thc
New Workers would hardly chcse new
chairman whom the President did not
want.
Senator Root called at the White
House today, but 1t was denied that
his visit had any connection with the
New York politics.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
Richmond Police Want
Badger Game Suspect

That the authorities of Richmond,
Va. are determined to have Alton A.
Armstrong, one of the four alleged
blackmailers accused of attempting to
extort 5000 from Charles Rosenthal. a
sporting goods dealer. by means of an
ingenious badger game" turned over
to them when the Washington police
are through with him, was evidenced
this morning, when a copy of an indict-
ment against Armstrong for alleged
felonious assault and robbery in Rich
mond was received at headquarters
The police say they will not turn
Armstrong over to the Richmond au-
thorities until after the charge Of at
tempted blackmaiI has been disposed
OF here. The Virginia indictment Is a
true bill for felony" and recites in
detail the alleged attack on a May
Howard
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
Commerce and Labor
Changes Are Made

The following changes of personnel ir
the Department of Commerce and Labor
were announced today:
William E. Beatty, Missouri. labora
tory assistant, Bureau of Standards
promoted from 5000 to $1,000
Henry K. Griffin, Illinois, same posi-,
ton and promotion.
Charles NJ. Hahn, District of CoIum.
bia, expert photographer. Coast and Geo,
detic Survey. $3.50. transferred to the
Interior Department.
Hugh W Smith. Washington, immi-
grafton inspector, 81, 400, transferred from
Beaudette, Mimi, to Sumas. Wash.
Earle L. Miller, New York, under
clerk, immigration Service. 5000. trans
ferred from Seattle, Wash, to Ellis
Island, n. Y.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
DEATHS

sPENCER-On Monday, January IS. 1911, at
$50 a. m, MATHILDA A. SPENCER (nee
Metzung), widow of Frank C. Spencer.
aged fifty-seVen years.
Funeral from chapel of Frank Geier's
Sons l11S Seventh street northwest on
Wednesday, January 1S at $3.50 a. m; requl-
EN- mass at st. Mary's Church at 10 o'clock
SWANN-Departed this life on Saturday,
January A. 1911. at 4:30 a. m, at the Chill
drens Hospital. ALICE CAROLINE
SWAMI. daughter of Joshua and Bettie
Swami. and sister of Nellie, William, and
Elizabeth Swami, aged ten years. six
months. and seven days.
Funeral services from the First Baptist
Church, corner Sixth and G streets south
west on Tuesday, January II, at O'Clock
D. m. Relatives and friends invited to at
tend.
TURNER-On Sunday. January Is, 1911.
JOHN. son Of the late Beall and Virginia
Funeral (private), from Nalley's under
taking parlors, Tuesday, January II, at >
p m. Interment at Congressional Gene
terry.
a m, CATHARINE V. WELLS. widow of
Funeral from her late residence. 2i7
Twelfth street southeast, Wednesday, jan
uary is. at II a. m.
Philadelphia papers please copy)
wHITE-Departed this life on Saturday. jan
uary Il. 1911. at 4:SO p. m, at Arlington.
EMANUEL o,.N MHltE: I T.. Remains ennah VIII be
Funeral from the Nineteenth Street Bap-
tist Church, Tuesday. January II, at 2:3O
D. IN. Relatives and friends invited to
attend.
WHITE-On Sunday, January 10, 1911 at 1:35
a. M. GEORGE w, son of the late Archi
bald and Mary Z. White, and brother OF
Mrs Carrie Madison. Mrs. Sadie Brashear.
Mrs. Fannie Somerville. Mrs. Made White
DIR. James NJ. White, and the late r. E. L.
White.
Funeral from his late residence, White
Croft. D. c.. on Tuesday, January II, at
2:3O D. m. Interment at Rock Creek Gene
terry.
WOODLEY-Departed this life Sunday, jan
uary l5 1911, at $40 a.. m, MARTHA
JOHNSON WOODLEY. wife of Walter
Woodley and daughter Of Eliza johnson.
Funeral from 1924 p street, Tuesday, jan
uary II, at o'clock p. m.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
Bride Used Fraud,
Husbands Plaint

Fraud and Misrepresentation were
practiced by the bride to get him to the
marriage altar states Jay T. Stoner in
4 petition he filed in the District Su-
preme Court today asking that the nup-
tial knot be united.
Mrs. Adele c. Stoner. who formerly
lived at Hartford. Conn, where the
ceremony took place June 16. 1910. Is
made the defendant in the suit. She
is now living at Jersey City, according
10 the petition.
The particular brand of fraud alleged
TO have been used by the young woman
was the cOncealment of the identity of
u former sweetheart, whose existence
vas unknown to Stoner, he .avers. Ii
is asserted in the petition that when
the husband discovered the relations of
his wife with the erstwhile bidder for
Mcr hand he sent her back to her
mother in Connecticut"
Stoner is now a Government employe
in Washington. and seeks to have tine
marriage annulled.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
BALL|NGER NAMED
DEFENDANT IN SUIT
Heirs of Homesteader Want
Patent to Land
Issued.

Trustees under the viii of William C
Mcclure, OF Saginaw, Mich, today filed
suit in the District Supreme Court for q
writ of mandamus compelling Secretary
of the Interior r. A. Ballinger to issue
patent on a homestead entry of 16C
acres of Oregon land, which is alleged
to have been fraudulently made in 1902
prior &c the purchase Of the land by
Mcclure.
The petition states that Mcclure ac-
quired the land from Joseph Crowther
and that subsequent to the purchase the
entry was suspended on the ground that
Crowther had never resided on the land.
II is urged that the cancellation of the
entry will mean heavy loss to Nc
Clure's heirs, who were innocent of any
alleged fraud on the part of Crowther.
The trustees under McClure's will are
Helen A. Mcclure, Charles w. Mcclure,
and John J. Rupp, all residents CT Sagi-
nav, Mich.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
Holy Name Society Again
Names Thomas Gallaher

Thomas X. GaIlaher is again the
president Of st. Dominics branch of
the Holy Name Society, having been
unanimously reelected at the meeting
at ST. Dominic's Hall at Sixth and E
streets southwest. last night. Michael
J. DrisColl was reelected secretary and
Thomas P. Brown treasurer. About 900
members were present and enjoyed a
smoker
A rally of all the branches of tie
society in the District was held at st.
Peters Church Sunday. when the Very
Rev. J. r. Meagher. O. p, preached
upon the purposes and benefits OF the
society
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
The Vital Records.
Births.
WHITE


Matthew o. B. and Bessie Jacobs, girl.
Chafidi and Mariac Natalie. boy.
William o. and Sadie c. Layton. girl.
Ternon and Elizabeth Hall. girl.
W. Walter ard Charlotte Benton, boy.
Edward r. and Bertha NJ. Mahoney
boy.
Thomas ]. and Barbara c. Sweeney
girl.
Charles and Linda NJ. Walsh, boy.
Roy and Coralie Niscwander girl.
Asher II. and Alice Leatherman, boy.
John Fl. and Elizabeth r. Ireland, boy
George A and Della Cunningham, girl.
Frank T. and Annie Watson, girl.
Rose w. and Pauline Il. Wise, boy.
William F. and Abbey Van B. Endress
hoy.
Harry r. and Lucy r. Knott. boy.
COLORED.
Joseph T. and Mary F.. Allen. boy.
William and Annie Miller, girl.
Anthony L. and Esther VI. Williams,
girl.
James f. and Mary Young, boy.
John w. and Rachel Thompson, girl.
John A. and Mary 3. Shorter, girl.
George and Annie Spencer. girl.
Andrew and Fannie Bannister, boy.
The Washington times., 1911-01-17
Gossip Leads Matron
To Kill SaleSWOman

FIT. WORTH, Tex. Jan. 17.-That gos-
sip led Mrs. 7. NJ. Brooks, the wife of a
wealthy and prominent lawyer to shoot
Miss Mary Binford. a handsome young
saleswOman. to death yesterday was the
only tangible clue evolved by the au-
thorities today in their investigation of
The tragedy. Mrs. Brooks was in a
state of collapse at her home today and
still refused to discuss the crime.
The coroner summoned witnesses for
the inquest, which may have to be post
poned, owing to the condition of Mrs.
Brooks, who is at liberty on $4,000 bond
The old-fashioned revolver which Mrs.
brooks used when she COClly fired five
bullets into her victim at the depart
ment store where Miss Binford was en-
ployed has been turned over to the po-
lice by Mrs. Brooks husband.