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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
Railway Accounting.

While every particular concerning Il
road cannot he and need not he known,
anyone Will, Il fair knowledge OF railroad
s.rar,tons can find out for himself the
broad facts concerning amy company, pro-
yidcd sufficient details are given III tue
annual reports and provided he will take
The trouble to examine them closely. IT
is a mistake to suppose that nothing can
l,e nscertaincd from the annual reports OF
railroads; the main facts can be- III is
sometimes thought that the figures can he
manipulated and so made worse than use
loss: but this is true only to an unlnt-
nortant extent. The items are nterdc-
pendent in Il way often unsupported.
For example. il bonds have been issued,
some item on the other side of the genera
balance sheet must he increased elso.
This item OF assets, if given in detail III
The report. as il should be, can he eX-
aminca to see whether any unjnstlhabie
charge to capital has been made in order
10 produce good showing for dividends.
This good showing may also be made by
cutting down operating expenses; but
here again look at the tables OF items
will show whether roadbed or equipment
has been unduly neglected. In forming
Judgment in such cases, the proper
compariso is not with the average OF the
whole country or section, but with some
road that closely resembles, i'll the nature
of it's traffic and lin physical and geo
graphical conditions, the railway under
examination. Moreover, the question
whether road has ready cash enough to
meet the requirements Of the immediate
future is often important-cspccially so
In times like the present, when credits
are closely scanned by large lenders. A
: little study of the general balance sheet
and OF bond and similar tables, will throw
valuable light upon such question.
In order that the general facts regard
ing RAILWAYS operation and financial
management may be open TO invesiiga-
tion. public opinion should require that
the annual reports of all railways should
contain statements in detail ofeyery item
sof income and expense, including sta
tisiics Of trains. By following and COM
pairing these statistics from year to year
and studying them ineonneetion Will, tho
statements Of similar railroads, MI in
yessor OF. steckholder can form u fair
Judgment as to Tie value Of flIeeompahy's
assaas or stock 1aoalas e. aayeae, IL The
iestte and lsaaslslts tcY Del
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
sus.r.IvAN SICK.
L.an,a Exre..cs sure to KIN: arlm Quick.

LIQUID Escesses Sure to XIII: Him Quick.
Wssa,xarov. Dee. '27.--.ohn J.. sulli-
van, who has heen filling theatrical en-
gascmens here during the week, was
taken seriously sick during the night,
and il is reported chat the physicians
examination disclosed very decided tend
cncics toward fatty degeneration of the
heart.
The physicians arc Of the opinion il,at
if Sullivan lives moderately and temper
atc!y, rcfraining from violent exer,ions
and all undue excitement. he NAV so along
very comfortably for years, Int il he in
dulgcs in excuses of any kind, especially
liquid excuses, he is liable to drop dead
ut any moment.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29

Rae Att antion That il Demanded By Nino'
Details.

No room can be cheerful and com
fortable When the minor details are 'Io
looked after 1t is not enough thai tn
floors should BE- polished, rug, lad
straight. The carpet carefully s#rptn
the dark corners, under the table AMI
along the edges, and that 4 genern,
supply OF fresh air should BE- provide
Tor These are necessary matter IL
even the most ordinary housekeepins
there are smaller details which give arg
room rs whole expression. and ~h!r.
reflects nam sta!lably the indiridu'.-'f
Of the occupant First Of ali }, t.e
gratc-supposing that this deieh'.a
luxury has not been supplan'c f
steam, . register, or an air-tight s;o'e
An open fire is an cvcr-prcscnt ioF.
when it is properly looked after aa'i''
surroundings kept in order. br no'
otherwise This means that there Bus.
be bright fcadar. the ashes con;i1e.
to the ash-pan, and the poker and tong
in the rack where they belour
sullling frc. handful Of Smoiinreoa.'
GRAY dust over the rug, AL the
give an air Of melancholy t. tn &'
cheerful room, for the hearth aa Il
lighting are q sort of kcynote - ?, %.
\ 'cluttered' mantcl is anotlrrc'a
10 be avoided There never Should
too much on it: Il very fcw good 30
pottery and such hanging - can
made to harmonic with the rest % =.
draperics There are tidy ian..
however. Uherc the men folk El-
the lnan.eI The repository OF all ia
odds and cnds-tattcrcd clse.e2.'
gloves, note books and pencils. 4 j.
troublesome habit and one vghiea ~
mistress Of Che house should q c9an'
nance By mild means. at first ,hta
these prove Intellectual, by m3r, e@
pl:atic ones.
Crumpled chair scarfs, and l.-,i!
cushions ought also to come ~ ''-
ban Chair scaris. when they o.
erly arranged, doubtless baga ,aa
place in modern Furnishings, hrt ~.
require exceeding discrimination % ~.
selecting OF materials, the d's.s-
chosen, and the making. The ere ~
to be tolerated al ii, ii tacy ar
sort that will never say III pa
which the casual visitor earre5 'i--!
on his back when he make his a.
Covers COR cushions which a. % 7''..
stantly used should b. OF maier'a.r
can be frcshenca by clcaa.ng. i
are wash silks. linens win tie nc" ~
linen thread fo~ ciiioeo.S ,ry, or e., '''
in all the best shades w,ieh ". 49,
like cotton cloth Nothing e't''
or 10 be desired thai can not b. 1+
constantly fresh in palmer fI.-.-'"
clean.
There is nowaa iys an ineliAa,ion "
ovcr-furnish. 100 many oraaaae.'''
too many taGles with WOOL or sill. ''
crs. too much upholstered furn.tar 81
not be kept free from dust. i'o,''
tables, graceful chairs OF wood Az
cane as t.ey are iaow mada '.''"'
with simple curtains which eaa be "'.
shaken, are prefesaoie always ''h'
that time and care can not b s!'e1
which more elaborate things reQ""
However elegant is appointinei''' ~
room is attractive which is not 49,
lnteig c,ean in per.vct order, aa'
witch there is not IN unlimited sasie
OF re>h aig and Sunshine. ChitaG' .
,,r Gce:.n.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
TAR AND FEATHERS.
Their Use in the un.s:.sacnt OF Public
Offenders.

Their Use III the Gn's.!,acnt o. tchii<
Offenders.
An ancient fable preserves an inc.
dent Of a dame who, wishing to Pun 81
a cure, provost and Il forester fer ger.
scouting her with their dislloncrable
suits. made appointments with tEcla t.
visit Ter, end l'cn ccr'riyed that they
should be stripped ard thrcwn into y
casll full Of feathcr=. whence they were
hunted by her hu. band, with I'll the
dogs and Inhabitants Ct The vilia%c q;
their heels In lrglaHd this penalty
was introduced for :: different oiionsc in
1859, when R;cl,a"d t. before setting
out for the Ilolr !.Ind, c.da;ncd il
order to preserve the discipline Of his
fleet. that whosccve;- should j." con
victed Of theft should first have his bead
shaved: that boiling tcl 81, III then
be poured upon it ard a Gus ion Of
feathers shaken over t. lie was after.
ward to 10 put on here a. the first
place the ship touched az: though, after
Il baptism OF boil ~ pitch, the poor
wretch. fancy, would have little life
left in him. In modern times the prac
tice has found favor with the popuiacc
rs Il means of readily executing justice
on an offender whom the law, perhars
shows no anxiety to reach. Gentle.
mans Magazine.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
Remarkable Sales and Wonderful Results !
Ouer 300 Davis Sewing Machines Sold in Ninsty Days
In the Counties Of Wise ard Lee.
to be results
w Il RI. NLlQN RIG &TQNE Gap VA

81 ef DAVIS
cli n o
DAY
tying
$
,verlj0 nclfs e OF
mmlmrte ay mos rLecomra
by
The Davis vii. Il
eNurh p of
Il rrc
am machines buy the
IIa>n gormel AS
horabccG or III o evyh
ounl Vel
Big Sto Gap
ntoka supply o REPAIRS You
omc u
helcr you
w. n. BLANTON.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
TIE WORLDS FAIR BUTTON
WEI BE Pushed Next May by Grover
Cleveland.

Cn,cAco, Dec. 21.-tirovcr Cleveland
will he asked 10 make Il speech on May !,
1893. at the exposition. st the close OF
the speech if he accepts the invitation
Mr. Cleveland will touch an electric but
ion starting the 1000 horse power plan.
over in Machinery halle that IS TO run all
the whirring wheels of the tar.
This was decided hy the committee on
ceremonies The other exercises VIII con-
sist of the reading of II poem by DIR. Oil
,or Wendell Holmes. and PRAYER. 1t is
intended 10 have the ceremonies OF tn"
l,ricfesi character The executive com
mittcc of the Worlds Fair expressed a
desire to dc away with all ceremonies at
tho May opening, but She pla" outlined ny
Tho ceremonies committee will probably
he followed.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
sAN JUAN MINES.
Gold Excitement About Smbsltling-P"or
Reports.

1IOlU c@Nr:tcNEent ABOUT Vp'
Reports.
FLAGSTAFF. Ariz.. Dec. !1.-I'hc San
Juan river gold excitement has about
subsidized, and parties arc returning from
the placer fields every day. The majority
say there is no gold to amount to any
thing in the placcrs. If there is any kind
OF development done ON the river it Will
have to he dnuc by capitalists, and the
question rs to whether It Will pay Is
doubtful one, as it is from twenty TO
thirty feet TO The he'd rock. There has
been no gold taken out OF the San Juan
river, Notwithstanding ii has been report
cd that large sums hay" been PANIED.
The camp is no place for poor men, rs the
country over which they have 20 pass is II
desert one and there is no work there nor
any gold.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29

can beat tic world in Clnthing. have purchased
i'll New York, the bankrupt sale OF NJ the larg
"st manufacturing concerns Of that city, trcne'-
stock oi Nens, Youths and Boys Suits. paut>
ard Ovcrc"aiS. whic will sell Fifty Fer Cent Lower
than my competitors can buy them. quote some Of
my prices Mems Suits, from $500 ny. Custom
made SuitS-sack. <,r7igi.t.cut and cntaways--in
casrimcrcs. Giagonnl.. Scotch twc-is l"riin wills
clay worstcds. &c. which sell elsewhere NJ from
80 90 to S}j0O, am selling at half price. Toys
Wool Suits from 81 II mp. j65 Pairs OF Pants rang
in@ from mcdilm grade 10 hs best cust"n-mi'lc. NJ
the very lowest figures. 315 Mems, Youths and
Boys Gvcrroa,s. Ill going ut astonishing low prices
Gents Furnishing Department..
have the mos rieg CANT stock of Gents Furnishing
Goods IN Southwest Virginia. Mems Flanc Under
shirts FROM 81 cents up Mcu> Coed Cortonilannc
DRIVERS fro % up and all other goods in II :
department rangE& in same proportion
Cloak Departme nt.
Ny store is headquarters for Ladies' Misses and
Children Cloaks. | tavn in stock Gsl Ladies', Chill
,lrcrs aud Misses Cluaks; also handsome line ot
Collars Bows. &c. Tie latest st les, the finest quail
ity, the lowest pricrS.
Trunks and Valises.
Trunks and valiscS Of I'll kinds and sizes. Also n
big stock OF Stationery. Good Writing Paper. "a
sheets for cents. Thousands Of other articles too
numerous to mention.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
he GREATEST BARGAINS ON EARTH

Owing that sell strictly for cash. and that my
fully 100 cent in the last sixty days.
having permanently located at Big Stone Cap in orderto
attention Of the public and further increase my
trade offering every article immense stock at
the profit TEN PER CENT actual cost. can
supply in the
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
MEMS. BOYS AND YOUTHS CLOTHING.
LADIES' AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Dry Goods Notions, Boots and Shoes Halls, Fancy Goods
LADIES' CLOAKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C.
LADIES CLOAKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c.
Clothing Department.
Dry Goods and Notion Department


ila"c ave mony
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1892-12-29
Watch and Jewelry Department.

have n handsome and large assortment OF Watch
es. Jewclry. &c, all going ut rock-bo;om prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07

Mrs. Burnett's famous play Little
Lord Fauntleroy was presente.d last eve
ming at the Opera House by the genu-
inc New York Company. It Is only
stating fact when we say that the per-
Torrance was in every respect by lar
the best we have yet sees1 of this
charming drama. The Company, as
whole, is exceedingly well balanced and
strong throughout. Lite Mabel
Welsh, beautiful child OF eight. i'm
personated his little Lordship with a
simplicity, naturalness and withal ar
tistic skill that completely icaptivated
the audience. The work of this child
is simply marvellous and mast be seen
to form any idea Of its excellence. Ger
tainly nothing more charming has been
seen in Wheeling than the
artistic work Of this child.
Carl A. Haswin, who has been playing
the Earl for the past four seasons, gave
a finished and mastery Interpretation
of the part. Miss Louise Hafer as
Dearest was lovable, sympathetic and
in every way pleasing. The matinee this
afternoon and the orange tea reception
to follow on the stage will be a great
novelty and at the same time an enjoy
able treat to the ladies and children,
who, no doubt, will turn out in full force
and crowd the Opera House. Tonight
is the last performance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
The Pima. Murder Trial.

The defense is now producing its evil
dence in this trial, at Waynesburg, in
which w. S. Pipes is charged with muir
dering Martin Huffan, nearly a year
ago. Public interest in the case in and
about Waynesburg' is very great, and
enormous crowds are attracted to the
Court House. Taking into considera-
ton the fact that the defense has as yet
not had an opportunity OF demonstrat-
ing its strength, the attorneys for the
prosecution have evidently failed TO
make out case in which the penalty
would be capital punishment. True,
there has been damaging circOnstsntial
evidence introduced against Pipes, but
in several instances. at least, it has not
been substantiated by one or more rep
utabIe witnesses. The verdict OF the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
For Mr.. Darrah.


10 tftc llNHOF " NSc AcEtotGf-
SIR: Noticing that little has been
SAID about the contest in this county
between the contestants for the Demo
cratic nomination for Auditor, owing, |
suppose. to the fact that both are citi-
zens Of Ohio county, | want to say few
words for my friend, MIR. L. NJ. Darrah,
before the primaries open to-day.
Mr.. d. has long been one of the wheel
horses of Democracy in this county.
He was always to be found in
the front rank Of workers. He
was always one OF the first.
and most successful Of those who had
the hardest and most thanklesS work TO
do, viz to solicit the sinews OF war. Mr.
Darrah never Jagged, and was always
Il more than liberal contributor himself.
His work for Democracy goes back
many years. | ask for him, as one of
bis friends the support OF the De-
mocracy of Ohio County at the pri-
marieS to-day. X. {.
May ) '92.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
You would not suspect it

You would not suspect it
from the taste; there IS cod
liver oil in SCOTS Emulsion.
1t looks like cream it IS
like cream. Cream is bits of
butter covered with some
thing else-you do not taste
the butter. SCOTS Emulsion
is drops of cod-liver oil COW
cred with glycerine.
Cream is an easier food
than butter, because it is in
bits. SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil made easy; the
drops are invisibly fine; they
do not resist digestion.
VIII you read a book on
it? Free.
soorT& BOwS., Chemists, r,ss South sih Avenue,
New York.
Your druggist keeps Scotts Emulsion Of eod-lrves
ca-Ill druggists everywhere 90. s..
VI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
THE NEWS OF THE DAY,
Mine Workers to Meet.

Part Of District No. l., United Mine
Workers Of America, will hold a dele
gate meeting at Moundsvlle to-day at
10 o'clock a. m. Delegates will be pres
ent representing all the mines In
the northern part of the State. This is
the first time in the history Of the State
that the miners have been united, and
to-day every miner will be represented
by properly accredited delegates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
NOTES OF rue RIVER.
News of the Boats and Boatmen Along
the Ohio.

News of the Boats and BOatmen Along
the Ohio.
To-days boats will be the Iron Queen
down for Cincinnati and the Bedford up
for Pittsburg.
Captain George Conrad was passen-
ger home to Wheeling on the Scotia to-
day.-PittSbUrg Commercial Gazette.
The j. 2. Jackson is expected to go
down soon with the largest load Of cot
ton ties ever shipped from Pittsburg-
1000 tons.
The new Ohio river steamer Iron
Queen was caught in a storm at Mariet-
"a Friday and carried out into mid
stream. The passengers were panic
stricken for time, but the storm sub
sided and the boat was safely landed
without injury or harm to any Of the
passengers, aud later continued on her
trip up.
MoRGANrOwN, W. VA, May g.
Rivers feet 5 inches and stationary;
weather cloudy and warm.
WARREN, PA, May 6.-River S S-10
feet; weather cloudy and cool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
ARsiIroad Man Hurt.

Last evening about nine o'clock a
Baltimore and Ohio brakeman named
Brown, living at No. "a Twenty-feurth
street, fell from the top of car to the
bed Of Jim's run, below McMechen,
Marshall county, the distance being
about forty feet. He was picked up
Immediately, and was found to be very
badly shaken up, although no bones
were broken. He was brought up to
the city, and taken to his residence. Ii
is a miracle that he escaped with his
life, under the circumstances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
White Cross League.

The White Cross League met as usual
last evening and elected the following
officers: Joe Naylor, President; AISLE
Fair, Vice President; Charles Dittman,
Recording Secretary: Noah Beck, Cor
responding Secretary; Charles burst,
Treasurer and Lambert Boyd, Sentinel.
Committee for drawing up form OF in
stallaton of officers was appointed as
follows: Joe Nayor, Harry Craig,
French Walton, George Whitehead and
Charles burst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
Van Houten's Cocoa.

Household words all over Europe, Van
Houtenls Cocoa. In all parts Of the
world Van Houten's Cocoa is recon-
mended by medical men instead Of tea
or coffee for daily family use by chill
uren or adults, hale and sick, rich and
poor. Ask your grocer for can OF Van
Houten's Cocoa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
FOR MR.. GARDEN.
A Fourth Ward Democrat Writes in His
Favor.

Favor.
10 The Editor Ofthe REGISTER.
SIR-As the Democratic primaries are
to be held to-day l desire to say a last
word in behalf of Hon. A. d. Garden.
Mr.. Garden has served six years in the
State Legislature and during every SEES
sion has faithfully, diligently and capa-
bly, performed his duties as represen-
tative Of Ohio county. he has always
been an active Democrat, contributing
literally to the cause. His services In
the Legislature were at the sacrifice OF
both time apd money by him, and we
now think that he should be rewarded
by receiving solid support for the
only Office of important emoluments to
which he has ever aspired. Mr.. Garden
deserves or support, and deserves 1t in
q greater measure than any other man
in Ohio county. FOURTH WARD
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
Attend to Your Eyes.

If you need spectacles, eyes tire or head
aches when reading or sewing, consult
and have your eyes carefully and scien-
ti6cally examined for glasses, without
charge, by Prof. Shelf, the Scientific
Optician, corner Main and Eleventh
streets. sun. tues. In. d sat-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
We Are Proud of These.

We make them and have right to be.
Mems Calf Shoes, all styles, $500.
Mems Calf and Dongolas, LATEST
LASTS, $3.50.
Mems genuine Kangaroo, ELEGANT
STYLES, $500.
Mems Kangaroo and French Cali
Hand Sewed, 81 90.
Mems Hand Sewed CoRDovAN. "See
them" $500.
J. H. LOCKE SHOE Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
SHORTHAND SCHOOL
THE ONLY ONE IN THE CITY

So equipped az 10 thoroughly qualify students
for filing positions. Rooms carpeted and ele'
CANT furnished. No old and out Of date sys-
tenn Taught but the latest. SHORTHAND Simpll-
fed" IL easily learned, short, practical. and
taught by the author Without once work.
correspondence. practical writing, copying
manifolding. DC, students are only half pre-
pared a. business men require them. III you 30
not want 20 fail attend where the department.
IL made q specially. The reputation ~ The
wheeling business College IL worth half The
price % the tuition In getting gradsates into
for catalogue apD
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-07
THE MONEY.
TIE COMMITTEE on FINANCE WRESTLES WITH
The ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
1 r-orac.sd Session Held al the City Clerks Once
Last Nighttime Estimated Revenues and the
Various Amounts Awarded Different De-
partmenS--AnOthsr Session.

Figures-cold, solid, unadorned digits
-permeated the atmosphere in City
Clerk Thouer's Office in the City Build
ipg for several hours last night. ItwaS
figures on the half-shell and figures on
the veole shell. 1t was the occasion Of
The meeting Of the Finance Committee
% make the annual appropriations for
che several departments Of the city.
Those present were Councilman Pol
lock. Farrell, Kreiter, Maxwell, Ken
new. Horstman, O'kane and Bailey.
Tbe members were on hand promptly at
eight O'Clock and a few minutes after
Chairman Pollock called the meeting 10
order. The first matter considered was
the estimated revenues for the coming
wear. which was submitted by City
Clerk Th0ner as follows:
40 The Committee on Finance
GrNrLENEN:-Bel you will ind an
estimate Of the receipts for the year
1902. whice / think is as nearly correct
as possible