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iii? ti iii gazette. Vol. 94. No. 11 Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginity V?rcdnesday, JVJarch 16, 1898. ^ 81,50 a Year Declaration of War. WILL BUY A NICE BUGGY AND A GENTEEL Set of Harness ....AT.... PIERSON'S, Usn yon will find the largest'and finest assortment of BUGGIES sod CARRIAGES, us well as a full and complete line of HARNESS obespet than ever ottered on this market. Call and be convinced. Don't forget wo have Wagons, Plows, Harrows, and Everything the Fanners Need in this Line. Remember I have not neglected my < Grocery Department. - W.F.PIERSON. LEXINGTON, VA. Corner Main and Henry Streets. feTAsk for onr "Treaties on Stock." Free. -TO IJl'Y AU. Tin: Smooth and Barbed Wire THAT YOU WILL NEED AS THERE WILL BE Advance in Price on all Wire Goods March 1st. WI HAYE A LARGE STOCK ON HAND AND WANT TO Protect Our Customers as Long as Possible, and we cnn best do this by securing your orders as soon as possible so that wc can be pre . pared to serve you by buying a larger stock before the rise conn.-. How about a Corn Sheller that WS are selling at such low prices that you can't afford to be without one, oren if your corn is not selling for as Much as it is worth. -DONT YOU NEED A New Saddle or a New Set of Harness for the spring season J We have the largest and best assorted line coining in that wo have ever seen carried in town. We can furnish you anything from single buggy har? ness up to ti four-hofi*' wagon harness. The Owen Hardware Company LEXINGTON, (Opposite the nfw court house,; VIRGINIA ? ? A ? KS FORD'SHOTEL, I RichmoncLVa. ;? - ;-^2n^;v Best Location in the eity?adjoining New City Han and Capitol Park. Table unsurpassed by any in the South. American or European plans. Mcdowell & ford, .??. ? - . - <-;>-<j5* WEHAVENO AGENTS lut )iavo?oM direct to tho con furner for;!.'. ve?ra at VhMo ttli price*. Ravine Min tho dcsler'i profit*. Ship any wi.ero for examination. KvcrytbiaR warranted. u.-utjicaof Vehicle, 6j ? '???i of Harness. TopBouWtM Wf70. Burren, f"'Uto<li5. Curri* ;?<?*. P'hai I at, Trapi. Wuon* ottos. IjwUf.RoM and Milk Wagons. Si'dd for larpo. free fatal ?-no of all oar ?l;lerf. ?had?, apr ELKHART t.vKuiAWE axj> ?Aaaass.aaa co. sr. u. fkatt, sec'y, elkhabt. im>. ';t\\ . n* so* -BSOUITELY GUARA: j :? ?}?6?aklct fro*, ii, Hlft'TN" DRUMS*: i r.n tn Arr th* M??l I?iii jruutuiulrtAiU. Baa .^.rorSwtek; . HENCH & DROMGOLD'S SAWMILLand A wonrterfvl Improvement in Friction Fords and fjlf-llarli. Httckrn??tioni>iCi?rrlH(:c3 tlmpsaxfafit asanyother li. the market. Friction Mutch Feed, causiiiK all the feed gearing to Htai.il ctlll while back? ing; great hu vina In power and wmr. (ultv. lottie and prion free. Also Spring Harrow*. Cultivator*, <orn I'la mer*, (Sheller*, etc. litnlum thit i,(i)>fr. ' HENCH ot JJHOMUO ? D, Mfr*., York, Pa, Union Tdaclofs' altos iii Am ncr KEV. L. I). UASS. I). |i. . M\N.w.lK. Pittsburg, Ta \ Torout >. (aaaduj Nev Orleans, La.; New 7oik,.liL.Y,j *Ya?hington, i). C : Sao Frau ciuco, On!.; Gil CJI^O. 111.; St. 1 PVjiM, Vo.. ttiul Dajpar, (.'or. There are t soiisands ol posii ions io bo filledSvithin thc roxt, few months. Ad Ires* all applicalioijB to UxioyTEAcutLBa'AoExciEH, Bsitsborg, Pa VonblM tho PIoMa.ro of m. Drli,. t? i ?arr,!aK?.doUDl???hopieaaiiroof driv? ing. Jiiteudliiff liuyer* of carrin*** or har nw ema save dollar* hy wndlTiff for tho Ju? frM eataloffiio of tl10 Elkhart Curring <u?d Uuruoa* W*. Co., Elkhart, Iud. IMJfg Spring * Dre55 Goods ARE NOW SEASONABLE. 4SBB9S* WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CHOICE LOT, OF WHICH WE MENTION: WHIPCORDS, Black and Nary Blue, II POPLIN8. im h r5c. pot vaiii. We recommend these tor service. GLEASON foi' skirts, al! wool, in very PLAIDS licit colorings, 86 inch**, Ma COVERT (I.oTlls, in Ute choicest Spring .similes. Ne* weare* in BLACK CREPON8. A large variety of Plain and Paney mixed good* mi 36 to We. per jrard, Tho above embra thc cholcesl dress fabries on tho market, and the prices we make will causo you I ?doubt the change in tarill'! Wc offer a limited quantity of ready to? wen SKIRTS at 11.85 to S6.00 each The latter ia an excellent all wool erge, well made, and lined throughout with "n< ? : Black and -Navy Klin'. BINGHAMS will be mach irom. There are many kind*, Hint you may buy anywhere; inn we control one forthi* market, that la mu: Ginghamof the season, li ls SILVER STAR MADRAS, and is ::<'> Inches wide, guaranteed io wash, i- much Oner and lighter than percale, and is only [$J coots per yard. BONNI DOOM FLANNELS fordresslng gm-ks ami wrappers, at nie. per yard, aro o: oeBent Imitations of French flannels, and cost lew than half as imieii. PUNJAB PERCALE8 are the best to wash alni wear that I9}c. will buy. AVe have a beautiful line nf Embr and White Ooo**. OutGROCERY DEPARTMENT I of your careful attention, We are cuii.Ts, lint wo guarantee the j.: |< ly ol' ail om groceries. Try our new l.rand of Canned To nice,'ripe, solid ^<'<?Is. with very Iii; Langdon'* Cakes mid Crackers are Ute beat We get them often and ulways hare then fresh. IRWIN-& CO. ?STEELING WORTH orth Thinking Over W ThatMyMeat Market : ls the Beat Equipped Establish : : meiit bathe Valley of Virginia for: : Handling and Taking Care of Pi ; Moats Thai my Cold Storage enables me to !.<?< p all kinds of Meats fresh during the entire year. That, my stock Buyer ls wideawake sp i keep* his eyes on all good stock In tho coun? ty. Hy patrons aro assured of getl the Bxst, That lam the only Butcher In town sup plying the people with Fresh Pork all the year around. That my Slaughter House is modern, well equipped mid ( i u n. Worth Seeing myButchen kill and dress stock. They are tic neatest, most exper lenced and skillful to be had. Worth Having my Cutters to cul your meats. They have boon raised in the busl ness and know it thoroughly. Worth Your While to have my I '? .Men handle your meats. The] are polite, careful, attentive and prompt. Meats being delivered are amply protected from du t. Free delivery Within tue town; and carefully packed for shipment. Worth Your Inspection my Sausage Mi chine. It ls the largest size Enterprise Cul ter, capacity Iimiii pounds per hour, and ls ron by an Otto Gasoline Engine, [make I'm.: Pom Sai'saoi: twie.. daily, No lu < Into my sausage. It will pay thone the country to bring their saut age moat bore and have ft ground at 60 cents per hundred pounds. I grind my own pepper forsausflge. No adulteration in the pepper no strings in the sausage, Worth Buying- my Prna Lara of my own make, on .-ale nt FunkhouserA Rhodes', W. II. Tedey's, .1. Mel). Adair's an I Wm. II. Laughlin'* Worth Ealing Smoked Tongue for cold hm dies. Pudding for everybody. I know how lo make it. Worth Knowing that the season has ar? rived (or Corm BtiF.SpicRo Beef and I'm. - KI) BCXF. I Will have it next week. Worth Your Money my Beef, Mutton and Pork (always on hand I, and Veal and Lamb (whenever lt can be had.) Only the Bi i linds- its way to my counters. Worth yow careful eon literation that I Want Your Patronage and in rel urn I offer you the BEST MI'. A S. neatly and cleanly butchered, skillfully and economically cut, and promptly d< li town. When you oome to my Market, you Khali be served, premptlj and co and v>ith the beat the county afford... Atrial will convince you ?X. JR. WELSH. ?Phone No 81 200.000 331-iois. t*>\J\J)\J\J\J x-or Salo Apply to JOHN SHERIDAN, mehO-.'Ini Lexington, Vu. ?WTANTEI), Salesman lo handle our I.uh Heating Oil* on com m lfe|on ip L ring lon and vicinity. Liberal terms. The Euc lid Oil Company, Cleveland, Chlo. WANTED, Bevan] good EarnlHe* with a Dumber of girls to work in canning factory. Tho men can get land to farm, or can gei work. J. H. C. COMPANY, Roaring Run, Botetourt County, Va Fob. 23, 18!W. : ,. .? - .LSAM ? i!io hilt. ; .ni K.>?lll. Wertr Fm Ju to l.V?lor?< fJnur jTIalr to Ila Voiithlul Color. Cunt N?lp (ii???c i * htir lalniA ??T'l -*')\v is tho tinto . / ona lion ld i i ?#?>.:] f;[U'i:i;; tonic to ,. : ;?' \ . stron ;i lu .1 t h. o \i. s lysteiii anti pre pai'i for tho extra. limo. ]?:very spring i ho i, ii in is thoroughly orer - ?thors u n general house ttg on within. Tho thai have ,;- en accumu? lating for j; year must be got? ten rid of, and the system reno? vated and prepared for tho siege of Bummer. Unless Nature isa* d in thia task, the .strain on the system is too st vcr,., and a breakdown is the result. Borne p iople neglect to supply this as . ; n result they uro ly an encl va* ing, de j,. : fi ding, their energies ro ind they aro c tonio, S.SSeBIcod pettily th" b< si tonio on Ith li" ; . s. ;. ?irv, or ral ingredi - inado thered . lt -I of ? appetite ?.' to ; alent ughly elf: ? . . sprii ? tiou a Propel ly ?eaBf Speedy Cure To bs and Colds There I negli cted as a ? i- no diaease 1 hen foi it Bhould be at () ec. HcCRl M's QLTCEROLE OP TA wiI.D i UEKRY h very hi ! dwi by all who have it ri mi 'ly fer Ciinglis ,.|ii , lloaj [bronchitis, Cn np ami > ? ugh. li is no | atenl medlduo .ni a i .'ie ?> pilpti< i. Wedon t ?l,lim Lhal ii will i io" evi rything, '"it dc ?laim thai it will "'ire ile- above diseases; '?j ? ? who ase ll i ace always ask for t again Pi [jcxingti - / . /' Jiotth JUcCi'iim Drug' Co, New Seeds I Implements, Bvei f tumut and Kardciipr . Larger and mora complete ttl.ni < .ii. Send Bans and address. Mailed GRIFFITH & TURNER CO. 205 to 213 N. Para Stroct, Ballimore. Md. BENT irrae to housekeepers Liebig COMPANY'S Extract of B Ooo t o d\s? , ? paie many delicate lellclona dishes. Address, LieblfCo., P.O. ilex 2718,New York 3 favorite ano I ft.osrPOPULAR I FLOWERS! PANSIES. NASTURTIUMS. SWEET PEAS, ono pkt. of I ?ni h variety for pilly 1} -*? J ?od lb? Hd/lrci g| Tujj Prlinii Q lllOl i J jf^ ?>l Hit ?.;i'c. ..| |.J3 pntM. y IMO, ; I Inrluiling frM ropy IIW (MlkflM ali't Mural Oailurt I I IIU(. H. WrMIWIT. 119 llrib lltMtSo.. pIbomkIH. Rino' T -Jl CktehmMer'* Cn;-' KNf.YE.OYm. PHAu mc, ai??yi i ..,:??. laciest ri fi-'lilk /'iu-i'.? I.'-".-." '. I I ? n'UlJV j\ '??,.?.>???. 'iiaJ wi iLlncrli i .. Trie V il *.<iVtVoihrr. / | m? V I L" Of."?'"""''"""" ? orm.il... Ix ?j -i- inv/. ?V_PL. Mi i. . . ?'?I Lr ai ' - fl' B1IAKE INTO Voil! BH0E8. Allen's Font Eaeo, a powder foi the feet. t owes painful, swollen, Smarting feet "?I Itu laniiy lakes tba sting out of oort* sad lt's tin- -realest comfort discovery ftfcoagp, Allen*Fool aa**makes tight t'niK or new shoe* feel easy, li is a eat iWi cure for sweat lag, callous and bot, tired ?biii? feet. Try ii to day. Bold by ali ruggists and flhoo atoree, liv mail for aa* stamps. Trial package FREE. Addre I'en s. Olmsted, Le Hov, N V MIRALDA. A ROMANCE OF OLD II vVANA. Years ago in tho Cuban capital lived s beautiful Creole gin, Miralda Estalsz. She wai an orphan, her father and mother laving died in sally childi ' In a little cigar sho2> she soivcd uh shopkeeper for her uncle, a maker of fine cigar-. Her beauty and charm of manner attracted great attention, par ticulaily from young men of the town, who mada tue Estaltz cigar shop a fav? orite loafing place. Despite tho attentions and flattery paid her by admiring gallants, Miralda was coldly indifferent to tho homage bestowed; indifferent she was, chiefly because of a natural refinement and modesty which added greatly to her beauty of face and form. Yet fair Miralda's heart throbbed with the tender passion, for hhe had a lover as Lving and true and brave as any Launeeh t of old. I T< r lover, young Pedro, was a sold kr. Tlnir betrothal had been a loog one ai u it was very near thi ir marriage day. Miralda held her betrothal with a sacred regard, and to him alone shs gave her heart's affection. It was greatly to lier credit that while she was always affable and kind, she was noted fer her womanly reserve. Among the many young patrons of the Estates shop was a pay and rich yoong count, thc gayest cavalier in all Harans. He had conceived a violent passion for Mil alda, and in many ways gave it expression, always meeting a repulse, One day finding her alone hs declar? ed liis lovo and pleaded tiiat she would go with him to his splendid mansion at Cerito in the suburbs, where she should bo surrounded with luxury, and all that heart could desiro should be ht rs. But the tpiick intuition of tho girl interpret? ed hil meaning] and with scorn she re? sented tho insult to ber womanhood. "Never look upon my face, Count Al mont," cried SJirilda with indignation ringing in her tones and flashing from her eyep/'I have honor if not wealth,and you dare not insult mo further. Leave my presence!" And with th's com? mand f he turned fiom him full of scorn and grief, as only a true woman can manifest when her honor is trampled. But the love of Almont would not be subdued by this dismissal cr scorn, nor his purpose thwarted Have this sweet croitiiro for his own ho must at any cost, With the desperation of a man deeply in love and evil in design, he laid B plan by which nunns he partially carried out his scheme. On tho dsy following Miranda was st arl lc .1 to see the approach of a li!o of soldiers, which halted at the little cigar shop, while the lieutenant entered and ordered the young girl to go with him. "WLcro and by whose orders?" de? manded thc frightened gill. "The governor-general V he cmtly rt plied, to which answer the disrxaye 1 and mystelicd Miralda made no reply, deeming it as order she dare Dot di? obey. Though trembling and defiant, she walked from the little cigar shop as a prisoner of the officer in command of tho soldiers, for she km w the orders of thc goreroc r-general must not be dis? obeyed, however innocent she might be ol any wrong. Th.'governor general, Don Miguel lacon, held the reins cf Spanish gov? ernment on tho island of Cuba and held them wo'I. His policy was ono of violence, and ho ruled with an iron hand. Yet to his honor it wns slid even by those who disliked him that ho hal but ino interpretation of thc law for thc rich and poor, and justice was meted to the wealthiest grandee ai to tlc humblest peasant. Jus'ice wa; nut often tempered with mercy itt his judicial capacity, but that he had .?i ki cn seutso ol right and strong sym? pathies was to bo si own in tho mis tortoni s t f this young girl, All unkowing of hor doom Miralda was hurried through tho town and then conveyed as a prisoner under guards toXount Almonte's cost'o at Cori lo. Imagine tho dis raced girl's cons? ternation v hen bho was met Inside her pi ison, which was a luxurious apart? ment, by Count Almont, who wel? comed her with demonstrations of affection. Even though iu tho evil mans power she was courageous onough to repulse him, as she had his first declaration of love, and with a spit it .ho dehant that tho count th night it tlc Iii ttor to tamo his prey before pressing his lovo upon so unwi ling a captive. Vd, as if unable to roust hor beauty ho exclaimed : "Ah, my darling, you are raino for ? PISO'S CURT1 FOR ^ 1XJ CONSUMPTION f" altars j mi o to 1 vc and care h. Shall 1 stand by and sae fi I lofter of yours. Pedro tu'.o what is mine ? 1 cannot live without you, my darling?1 And thc count caught the resisting, Btraggl.ng girl in his uta*, all the persuasion of a strong natue gio ? mg in his sinister but handsome faco. Dashing from Lim, marida defied bim to come nesr ber. Wrought up to tho hieglits of indignation, her eyes flashing and her form in a quiver of excitement, she dared him t) to ich her. "1 shall take my life, and what good will be your victory thou?" Turning tho count left ha- without a word. Ho would have h's pretty captive closely wdched to prevent biich a disaster, and th In *vould let lnr b.at Lor pretty wings a ainst the bars till they were weary of c niine* inuit. Absence from the other lover, thc luxuries cf her surroundings, thoughtful attentions might work wondrous change*. Most women were susceptible to theta things, why not she? And then propinquity Lad a winning influence. Her nearness to him and a silent aflction might win moro for him than bis enforced lo\e The count wanted her love, nor could hs bear the thought that sho hated him. He must win that love. Tho girl's lover, Pedro, had, in his dismay upon finding that hi* Miralda had mysteriously disappeared, believed htr faithless, and with this thought surging through his brain ho was over? whelmed with grief and distracted to desperation. He began a diligent search, and by a quiet piece of detective work he discovered she had been car? ried by military escort to Count Al mont's castle. Knowing the man's character and suspecting his design the ? oor fellow was almtst crazed. Disguising himself as a friar of the Olds? of San Folipo hs snccoodtfl in gaining admission to the cattle in the al lenee of the count and in securing an interview with his inamorata. She told him aT of ihe count's de? monstrations, his assurances and cruel boas's. "But I sLa'l save you, my darling," declared the half elisti acted lover, as he strained her to his heart and kissed a hurried farewell. He must getheroutof this monster's clutches?but ':ow? The count was rich and pow erf- 1, while he, Pedro, was a poor soldier \uth no influence to aid him. He Lad heard Tacon, the gover? nor-genera', loved justice; he would ap? pia! to him, and he determined to go to him at.oncev He gained an audience and put the matter before him in a straightforward way, giving thc details of Miralda! ab? duction with vigorous earnestness. When he hal finished Ihe govercor gener.il asked: 'Ts Miralda your sister.'" '?She is my b -trothed," proudly re? plied Pedro. Tacon looked at bin s<archingly,aud then, turning, picked u(- a erne fix and cc mummied him to sw. ar .o the truth of what ho had said, while his keen penetrating tye seemed to look into the inncMii st soul of tho min be'ore him. Pedro Knelt and kissing the cross made oath. Tacoa took have of him for a few moments and bade him wait. Two Lours later thc count and Miral? da were brought boforo Tacon. With his usual fcteruness Tacon demauded : "Count Almout, you adopted the uniform of the gtiardu to work your own pi ivato purposes upon this young girl* lid you not ?" "Excellencia, I did," tho count re? plied. "Dec'are, sir, upon your honor wheth? er she whom you lmve had as a prisoner is unhaimed." "Kxeelleuciu, rht is as pure as when she entered boueath my roof," was the replyf with a sneering accent which conveyed on imputation of hor former chastity. Tvn'ng froni the group to au at teni ut ho recpie^ted the preteuco of a pi lest from tho church near by. In a few rn lidos tho piiest entered. "Holy father," said Tacon, "you will bind tho hr'ids of this Count Almout and Miralda Estel*! together hi wed? lock," "Excolencia!" crud the count in consternation, while tho g;"l and her lovor exclaimed protebt io dismayed concert. "Not a word, Senor," sternly cjm manded Tacon. "But my nobility, Excellencia," the count tragically explained. "Your nob)."ty is forfeited, B?r," calmly rotmmd Taccn, Tho Ihreo people forming Huch a dramatic tableau know it was useloss to combat the power before them, and CJ^V.t^ 4 Ol ii.**.. The Royal ia tha hiqhe.t qr*d* Inking powter known. Actual taataabow it faaaoaa tbird farthar than say otW bras*. POWDER AbsQlutSly Pure ROVAL H?KI?a PCwOCK CO.. NCW VODC so (hoy stood as if bereft of hope and waited Ibo final word which was to end human existence. The count wai the picture of dogged submission, which brooded no good when revtngo was in his power. Poor Pedro stood like a statue, with a half crazed and desperate expression on his white, haggard face, looking upon the bowed head of tho weeping Miralda as if all that was dear in life was being snatch? ed from him. As if bereft of her senses the wretc bed Miralda stood through tho marriage ceremony. When it was over lacon summoned a captain of the guard, to whom he gave a hastily written order, He then directed Miralda and Pedro to remain, while tho count was comanded to go to his castle. The miserable couile waited in silence; the governor-general went on with the routine of business quietly. A guard entered, and he, looking up, asked: "Is my order execute 1 '.'" "Yes, Excellencia. Nine bullets passed thr:ugh the count's body as he rode round Ihe corner cf thc street you mentioned." Thcou calmly turned to the priest and said: "You will see that the legal announcement ia made of the marriage just performed here, as well as the legal announcement of the death of Count Almont, with the addition that hij widow becomes sole heiress to j bis property and his name." Then with a queer little smile he brought himself face about to the be? wildered conple before Lim, and with his band upraised, quietly said : My blessings go with you!" When bilious or costive, oat a Ca.?.ca.Mt candy cathartic, euro guarantee, 10c, 2.V as ?? a* A MONUMENT BY CHILDREN. Pittsburg school children are to help the movement to erect a monument to the sailors of the Maine who are buried in Havana. Cents are to be contrib? uted by every pupil, and in this way sufficient funds are to be collected for the erection cf a shaft in the Havana e.inet.ery where the dead lie. The central board of education in j that city has takeo up the subject and ] will confer with the educational boards of oilier cities. It is proposed to have every child in the public schools ot the country contribute one cent for this- j purpose. Tue money is to be turned over to a j commission to be appointed by tho J Secretary ef tho Navy. The commis- j sion will have power to have tho m.nu I ment elected. - m ? ? ? It isn't tho cost, it aWI even (ho beauty of a gift that mus' be firs, con- I jidered; it is the need of tho lecipient. God wheels the planet* along their *. ? .ui'mm wiih ono bsnd, and ?utti tho ither He "numbers the hans of our leads." &fg5?% i OKB BNIOY9 Both the method and results wheo Syrup of Figa ia taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and tots gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys? tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual 1 constipation. Syrup of Fig* ia th* only remedy of its kind erer pro- I duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in i it* action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from tho most healthy and agreeable substance*, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the moot popular remedy known Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drag. gist*. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro? cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FM SYRUP COL UH AIA?0a*Mi OM. atmHU.tr. ons mk