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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-01-26

WE call attention to the announcement OF
the Weekly Constitution, published Mt Attain.
e., Ga. The Constitution has the largest num-
Der of subscribers of any weekly newspaper
published in the world, HOW having more than
i56, 900 regular weekly subscribers. 1t wants
200 ,UuD, and we commend it to our readers.
No paper has done more for the South than
the Constitution. 1t has worked for years tor
the agricultural development of this section
and for the betterment ithc condition ot tarm-
ers. go.
With recent Improvements and additional
facilities the. Constitution is now better
newspaper than ever, and is in a position t"
push with increased vigor its magnificent work
for the agricultural development of the south.
Being essentially newspaper, and at the
same time drroting much of Ills space t" the
very best of current literature and to such
special feature as are of peculiar interest to
tile farmers, it commends itself t" every farm
ing household.
It will be glad to furnish sample corics. on
application, and can be gotten by clubbing
with this paper, both of Which will be sent one
year for the low price Of $I.75. All clubbing
subscriptions should be sent to this paper.
All requests for sample copies should be ad-
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81, aix months ago al i cost of 81 .:2aai. COO.

ed aix months go at q cost oh 81 ,ssstAi sHii
u Was i,,ili i,y d private corporation ;oi
the use of the Southern Pacific Gu. I'M
addition TO this bridge y railroad leading
10 Il was built, shortening The distance.
between San Aniolia and III Paso by II
miles. After the bridge and emf IN rail-
road had been completed they were visit
cd i,v President g. T.. Huntingdon. aud .
number of .olhcr prominent oaictais ot The
Soushcrn Pacific CO., and the new .prnPer-
~ was formally accepted. ina shot tine
q new time table was issued bv the South
err Pacific, embracing The new cut-olf and
the Pecos bridge. Tickets we're issued for
THAT road via Southern Pacific and Pescos
bridge, fare Of so cents being charged
every passenger over the new bridge. At
ter oil this had been arranged trains were
started running over the new route, and
the announcement was made that the track
Of the old route through the dangerous
caynepa Of the Rio Grande river was to
he taken up. But trains had been run
ming over the new Pecos bridge only two
weeks when the order came from Presi-
ept Huntington to abandon the new bridge
and ,cnt-ois track and Immediately resume
trahu via the old route. Since that time
nut train has crossed the new bridge.
There are mach speculation in railroad
circles as to ihc cause Of this sudden and
wholly unexpected action on the part OF
President Huntington. The solution Civ
en- l,y some is that President Huntington
is small stakeholder in the company
(which owns fke bridge, and that, after
lgiving the new route Il two weeks' trial,
he Become convinced that It was valuable
property. H. then started to freeze out
| tire remaining Stockholders hv abandoned
the bridge. which is of no value whatever
| ii not used l,y the Southern Pacific Rail-
rGad.-Engineering and Mining Journal
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-01-26

STONE GAP REAL
cSTATE FOE SALE

Pursuant 10 u dece of the Circuit Court of Wise
COUNTY, rendered in the chnnccry cause therein,
pending Of Representatives. Hardware CO., vs.. r
Williams & BIO, and others, the undersigned
special commissioner will proceed, on Monday, the
I'D day Of January, lS;.at public cutlery and to tho
highest bidder. thu premises. to sell the tw" lots
OF land in the bill mentioned. which situated oi
Wood avenue, in the town Of Zig Stone Zap. and
were conveyed to VIM. ID. Jones. by NJ. ID. Wood and
wife by deed bearing date May 9Th, 1887, and re-
corded in Wise conp,y's decd-book, S, pngc ZIG.
Said sale, Will be. made on Il credit OF twelve
eighteen and twenty -four months, except as to cost
of suit and sale, which shall be paid down on day OF
sale.
The purchaser mlst execute bond bearing interest
from, date, with gnu security, for the deferred pay
ni.ntS.
This Dec. 81, 1892.
Il. NJ. FULTON, Special Conn
In ciirrk's Oilicp OF The Circuit Court Of the
County ol Wise
Representatives. Hardware Co., pl'hr,)
against ( III Chnhccry
H. williams 4 i:rD., ct. al, Def'is
IL. f.. Lipls, Clerk Of said Court, 'lo certify that
the bond required Of the Special commissioner ly
decree Rendered in said cause the 18th day OF
April 1891. has been duly given.
Given under my hand as Clerk OF the said court
this 2lst day Of December, 1877.
Testc-J. +. LIPS, Clerk.
The ubnve sale is postponed till February 9th 1888
January % 1898. h. NJ. Fulton, Commissioner
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NOTICE.

That pursuant to the authority vested in me by the
last will and testament Of the late James d. Money
hun, now deceased, will On the
10th Day Of March. 1898.
that being tile first day OF the March term of the
Circuit Court Of Scott county, Virginia. nj the front
door Of the cart house Of said county, offer at public
oiicry, to the highest bidder, the farm described in
said last will ADVERTISEMENT us the John u. Lane
farm upon the following terms: One Hundred Dol
lars cash in huiid-thc rc>iduc In one, two and three
years time, equal insamcnts, bearing interest from
day Of sale. Boni,e with good security, will be re-
duire,l frHm the purchaser and title retained until
last payment. : ~
Il THE LANDeTO RE SOLD
consists OF tract containing, by surface measure
ne,t, four Hundred mid ihirtyvc acres, more or
less, Iii good state af cultivation. l. well adapted
to crops mud grain. has good dwelling, orchard,
BARN and 0ut-builtings j. well watered by numerous
good springs anil branchrs-lIas u fine Maple Sugar
Orchard and large quantity of poplar, oak aud
other forest trees.
THE LAND Is SITUATED
ON the waters Of Copper Creek, about eight miles
northwest frb Gate City, and three miles cast from
CIinchport. and Is OH The public road leading from
Clinchport over Copper Ridge TO Gate City: 1t is
very attractive md desirable location for homie and
no doubt will be fnind great bargain. The title Is
regarded rs perfectly good.
Full information given oil application to the under
signed.
. Gate City, Va, January u. 1893.
". G. r. STRONG.
Administrators with the viii annexed OF the Estate
OF James ~. Momentum, deceased I-.t
q. q
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pos,r OFFICE, :

SUGGESTIONS TO THE rUBIIC.
Prom u. $. Official Guide
,llross all mail matter Icgibly and fully: tive
,.o ~ most Office and state in full, street ami house
runber, II the office be small oc' a"a Tue ''"'"e
Of the county. -. Coos, r.r loft,
2.-Put your IIanlc and address upon hler e''
l,nini corner or ali matter mailed by you" :,
Son foreign letters always p'ace' Tue ''''"e ~
county in full. ....s,.... c,,,,,,,,,, euve,opcs
nre the best
G-Senf money by Money Order.
7-Atfix STAMPS securely OH the upper fiS'
corner. 5".'il . -, nm,
S-D0 MT rrsdpr for postage stamps none! 80 ''''-
tilapd as to be m,currriit, dr more tlii wv III! NV
cents In cop,rr rririckrl coins. nj,
o-Do not ask. the postmaster "r clerk |" ANY
stamps foryou ~ ,,,,rcv
lO-Do no, ask credit for postage stamps or money
orders. .,,,, fo-
Ii-Do moi, tender checks or drifts III payment io'
money orders. or any money eSc'rt mar "''" - "
cnl tender anil National irink notes
10 -Iipo corner OF envelopes supplied u! ,''f'H'
direct what disposal Shall he made OF letter u '''-
delivered. ;. IL. :,
ant ,, nj, the pu,ro,,- Of post offices should supply
themselves with Monthly Postal Guide II woiln III
IN hri- interest and business advantage. AZ well rs
VASTLY To tn. interest Of the postal service, since IL
non briuy about more accurate knowledge "f the re-
nuireucnis of that service, wOil'i reduce the hn'''
~ mail matter improperly addressed poorly wrarl'
ar jnsuficirnty stamped AMI wOlilt largely dihnSn
The number of letters ami packages g"2 !" TIE YEA"
n,t.r Onicc Very respectfully.
" s. II. JEsskE, Asst T. NJ.
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Remarkable Sales and Wonderful ReSUbI
0usr 800 Davis Sewing Machines Sold in Ninety Days
In the Counties Of Wise and Lee.


best.
IN many shayrte kt
m ~ 81 shci ~
CHIMES over Il" machines Of OTHER them
Hcs,an me D.
fthevcr best and
5 M five from utcot ruola>
a after gwobe.h yn, rc
hgrtos
tbs tie etn the
am receiving orders who
DANiS n 10
nler
since locating m having
mip li,p
i,.
frs heiw Iaasu
a Ii mnchn
whether you buy
w. II. BLANTON
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Dry Goods and Notion Department

In this department | lave the most tremendous
my prices Good Calico from cents up: Good
wOrstes such sells elsewhere far l2l., going at 6
cents per yard Doublc-width flaissprice elscwc
20 cents. only 10 cents per yard !; Good Domestic,
blrncled and nbleached, from cents up; Fruit Of
the lOon Domestic, the best brand made, sold else
where for II cents, going ut 5 cents per yard: \ fine
selection OF fine CnShnicrc>, Mohair, French Fan
nels, Trcn, Ladies' Cloth Waerpronfs ut astonishing
low prices. +I5 Irish Linen Towels from 6 cts mp. \
complete assortment of fine Irish Linen Table Covers.
Napkins. Lace Curtains, Ncwbys, Tohoggnn Caps,
Bedford Cord SiSeners, Hosiery Of all descriptions,
Good Snnul Cotton. for ) cents CIark's o.. " T.,
the best made. only cents: Rest RuftOn-hole Twist,
for cents Needle, and Pins. cent Iapcr: Men
Wool Half Hose 10 cents and up. and all other goods
In this department in proportion.
Boot and Shoe Department..
have 200 difereut Sy cs Of Boots and Shoes, from
low Grade OF machine work to the Finest Hand
made goods. | can lit any AMI everybody and guar
antec satisfaction.
Hat and Cap Department.
40 different styles Of Hats. ranging from medium
grade to The finest imported ,nahe. Mems Wool Hats
from p! cents up u other prices in this department
range accordingly
Watch and Jewelry Department.
have handsome am! large assortment uf Watch
cs, Jewclry, &c, all going at rmk.bottnm prices
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Clothing Department

can beat the World in Clothing have .....
in New York; at The bankrupt sale az ou, -
est manufacturing concerns Of that cii,,.
GUS stock Of Mems, Youths and Boy, >,,
aud 0vercouts. which will sell FIT, perr.,,,
than my competitors can buy them aY,,..
my prices Mems Suits. from 500 sn r.
made Suii>-sack. straight cut aud ,.,,,,
cassiniercs. ,iiayonals, Sco,ch twrr,l>. i..it,.
clay wor>icds, &C., which sell .l>.r4la..
5000 To $i:,.00. am scl'in. ~ half rir.
Wool Suits from 81 u mp. :1;, Pair, ~ PM.
in. from medium grade Ia the best cii> .ol,..
the very lowest figures a1i Mcns. lmi-..
Boys Ovcrcoats, all going 1T a>ton.hiiis fo,
Gents Furnishing Departma,.
have the most elegant stock ol Gem. rl.,..
Good> IN Southwest Virginia. Mons llral
shirts from - ceuts mp : Mems tinod C.u,u.4
Drawers from - cents mp. ana all other s,.a.,
department ranging In same proportion
Cloak Department.
Ny store is headquarters for Iaic>' Ni,..
Children CloakS. have in ,toc, 80 I.idi.,'
hrcii = and Misses Clnaks: also Il hnnl,,r. r.
Ladies' Misses and Chil!rcmS Fur Nm. d..
Collars. Bow. &c. The latest ,;y les, the iit..
ilr, Tie lowest pricr>.
Trunks and Valises.
Trunks ami vaii>cs Of all kinds nna size,
big stock "f Stationery. Good Writiu. pu,-
sheets Tor ) cents. Thousands az other ar'i
numerous Ia mention.
cash. believe im Quick Sales aud short uf.fi. ,
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That pursuant to the authority vested in me by the
last will and testament Of the late James u. Money
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
CRADLE OF OCEAN WARRIORS.
Cramp & Sons shipyards, Where Our Fast
est Cruisers Are Built.

Cramp 6 Sons shipyards, Where Our Fast
est Cruisers Are Built.
Since the United States has begun to
make pretensions as q naval power the
American people have acquired lively
interest in naval architecture and can
give you offhand an elucidation OF all
the points of difference between a cruiser
and line of battle ship and an accurate
comparison of the naval strength Of the
great nations of the earth, To these
nautical amateurs most interesting in
stitution is the great shipbuilding yards
of William Cramp & Sons at Philadel-
phia, where many of our latest, largest
and fastest cruisers were constructed.
William Cramp, the founder of the
firm, commenced business in a modest
way in 1880, building wooden and steam
sailing vessels. Two sons, Charles H.
and William M. Cranp, were admitted
into partnership in 1857, and in 1858 three
younger Cramps became members of the
firm. Mr.. Charles II. Cramp stands at
the head of the firm as at present organ
lied. He looks after the social interests
of the frm--a very important depart
ment when it is considered that the con-
Germ has constantly q number Of impor-
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05

tant contracts with the government in
volving many millions Of dollars. Mr.
Cramp has Travelled extensively in for
eign lands and has a large circle Of
friends, with whom be is very popular.
He dresses in conventional business style
and usually wears a high hat.
Since the downfall of John Roach's
firm at Chester, Pa, the Cramps are
known as the largest shipbuilders in the
country. The firm has been eminently
successful in its enterprises and has not
only built the fastest cruisers in our new
navy, but has turned out many private
yachts celebrated for their elegance and
speed, including Jay Gould's Atalanta,
Astor's Nourmahal, Vanderbilt's Alva
and Benefits Noumania.
Mr.. w. H. Cramp, one of the junior
members of the firm, looks after the
yards and has charge of the 1900 men
employed there. The yards occupy about
$50 acres and are entirely covered by
shipways, machine shops. f~undries and
Sheds
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
THE MONUMENT


rangoments have been made whereby
veterans in attendance at theconvention
in Birmingham, Ala, can visit Chicago
after the session is over and be present
at the ceremonies.
The monument is of Georgia pearl"
granite and is very handsome and i'm
posing. The base is a series of four
granite steps, and upon the face Of one
of them are the words confederate
Dead" in raised block letters. The upper
base is ornamented with rich holdings,
and on its front is an enlarged copy Of
the Confederate seal in bronze, repre-
senting mounted figure Of Washington
encircled by wreath of southern foil
age.
The die of the monument Is one mass
i've stone feet square and nearly feet
high. with re-entering angles filled with
cluster columns with richly carved Ro-
manesque capitals. On the north face
of the die is the inscription, Greeted to
the memory Of the 5000 southern sol
diers, here buried, who died in Camp
Douglas prison, 1925" On the other
three sides are artistic bronze panels
representing the "Call to Arms" 1.-The
Lost Cause" and Eternal Sleep" These
panels are very effective allegories and
worthy more than a casual examination.
The crown of the die has a carved
wreath upon each side, and from its cen
ter springs the shaft, 10 feet in height,
which supports bronze statue of typ
ical Confederate soldier, feet high,
true to the life and perfect in detail
The figure represents the soldier after
the surrender and is without arms or
accouterments. The entire height of
the monument, including the statue, is
Sc feet inches.
The erection Of the memorial is due
principally to the exertions Of General
John c. Underwood, who was author
lied two years ago to solicit funds FOR
the memorial, and who raised the major
portion Of the $4,000 subscribed by gen
erous Chicagoans. The design is Cen
sral Underwood's, though the plans were
prepared by Louis R. Fearn.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
common clay.

Mr.. Thomas has been so long identi-
fed with music in America and SO prom
inent in movements distinctly American
that it is not generally remembered that
he is of German parentage and birth.
He was born at Essen in the kingdom Of
Hanover in 1886 and lived there until
he was 10 years of age, when he came
with his parents to America. His IA
Their was an accomplished violinist and
himself directed his sons musical edu-
cation. The boy played solos in public
when very young, and at the age of 10
years was first violin in the orchestra
that accompanied Jenny Lind on her
American tour, playing in the same po-
sition for Sontag two years later and
afterward for Grisi and Mario.
In 1866 he gave a series of chamber
concerts, and since then his doings are
sufficiently we'll known to need no de-
failing. His symphony concerts, begun
in 1864 and continued until 1878, and his
summer night concerts, begun in 1866
and kept up for several years, made him
a popular idol in New York, and that
he had not worn out his reputation there
was evident by the farewell dinner ten
dered to him upon his departure for Chi
cago to accept the musical dictatorship
Of the big fair, at which many Of New
York's best citizens assisted and George
William Curtis presided and used the
words quoted above.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
THE AMERICAN WHIST CONGRESS.


The Great and Only Cavendish Comes From
London to Attend Its Session.
It is said that there are authors who
write about whist much better than they
can play the game, and it is certain there
are players who play whist much better
than they can write about it. Henry
Jones Of London, who is travelling in
the United States just now, and who has
achieved worldwide reputation as the
author of "Cavendish on Whist" be-
longs to neither of these classes, for he
writes about the game and plays it equal
ly well.
Mr.. Jones visits America primarily to
attend the American whist congress to
begin in Chicago on Dune 90, but he is
also making a tour of the large cities
and has already demonstrated his ability
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
THEODORE THOMAS.
His Long and Distinguished Career as 3
Maestro.

His Long and Distinguished Career IS
Maestro.
The recent squabble5 in Chicago over
the question of Theodore Thomas au-
thority as musical director Of the Column
bian exposition revived general interest
in this distinguished musician. For
many years the name of Theodore Thorn
as has been a familiar one all over the
country, and the work he has done for
the art to which his life has been devoted
has met with keen appreciation wherever
music lovers may be found. His position
in the musical world is unique. He is
not only a master in the ordinary sense,
but dictator whose behests are willing
ly listened to by thousands whom he has
taught to appreciate what is best in
music. George William Curtis called
him the central figure of the musical
life of New York for a generation, the
laureate of the past and the herald of the
future, and the man who can elicit such
praise from such a source is not made of
common clay.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05

as a player of the
game upon which
he is such a pre-
eminent author
ity. His many
years. practice
and his wonder
full power of in
stantly analyzing
positions and
conditions have
made him master
of every point of
the game, and he
is ranOrtad tn
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05


condemn too close adherence to book
plays. His practice and theory formu-
lated would appear to be, "Open your
play in accordance with the system
which experience has shown to be best
and continue it as observation dictates
you should"
Mr.. Jones was practicing surgeon in
London for upward of 20 years. He
evinced his fondness for cards and other
games early in life and admits that dur
ing his school days hewas more conspic-
uous in the playground than the class
room. He studied surgery at St. Bar
tholomew's hospital, London, serving as
assistant for year to that eminent sur
ge0n, Sir William Lawrence, Bart, and
passing his final examinations immedi-
ately after he reached his majority.
lie devoted much of his leisure to the
study Of his favorite game, and as long
ago as 1854 formed the Little School of
Whist" the records and notes of which
enabled him to comply III 1862 with DR..
Poles suggestion that book giving the
best possible play Of q series OF hands
would be Of great value to the whist
world, Tbs result Of that suggestion
was "Cavendish on Whist, the pubHca-
ton of which introduced Mr.. Jones to a
literary career that finally led him to re-
sign his surgical practice entirely.
Cayendish is a native of London and
about 81 years Of age. He is of genial
disposition and very jocular. His facul-
IS Ere extremely we'll balanced, and his
nd Is decidedly Of q philosophical turn,
"a great capacity for observing, de-
2tiaS and drawing rational con-
Qm
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
AN ODD LOOKING CRAFT.

The $685. 600 Whalebaok That Carries
Passengers to the Worlds Fair.
The Christopher Columbus of modern
days not only differs from all prototypes
and predecessors in a marked degree,
but by all grammatical authorities is Of
the feminine gender. She is a big excur-
sion steamer Of the ''whaIeback" variety
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
30 IL. = 80 G-SH

The Arnold, Constable Co.'S Black
Silk Warp Henriettas. No one questions
their superiority over all others, who are
acquainted with the goods. Satisfaction
guaranteed in every particular. The
$3.50, S1.75, $500 and 1925.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05

N 500 to $4,000 to loan on furniture
household goods, sewing machines, horses, car
rages, machinery of all kinds, store fixtures.
stock of goods, notes, first and second mort
Surance policies. PORTLAND COLLATERAL
LOAN CO., Room 6, I'd floor, Oxford Building.
may17-4W
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05
Man or Woman, Ghost or Human,

Man or Woman, Ghost or Human.
We cannot say what will cure ghosts, but
many men and many women who look like
ghosts rather than human.bengS. through sick
ness, would regain health and happiness. if
they would try the virtue of the world-renOwned
remedy, Dr. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Torpid liver or ''biliOusneSS" impure blood.
skin eruptions, scrOfulous soree and swelhngs,
Consumption (Which is Scr0fula of the lungs,
al yield to this wonderful medicine. 1t is both
tonic and strength-reStorlng, and Alternative or
Bl0od-cleanSing.
Where's the Bed?
There is a gentleman living in the South who,
although he had beento New York and some
of the other northern cities, yet strange as it
may appear had never seen an elevator.
Being called on business to Charleston he
went to one of the principalhotels and register
ing, asked the clerk for nice room. The clerk
calling a COlurcd porter. said: Take this gen
tleman to room No. l5.'
Yes, sah, said the porter and with a pomp-
Gus air he picked up the valiSe and led the way
to the elevator. Going in he put the ValiSe on
the floor, and said: Walk in, sab"
The gentleman walked in, and looking around
in amazement, asked. is this the best room
you can give me? Where is the bed?"-Har-
per'S BaZar.
Ponds Extract for all Pain and Infammations
is manufactured and bottled by the sole pro
prietors Pond's Ertract Co., New York and
Tendon. See our name on every wrapper and
label.
Points of View.
In one corner of the ballroom.
Mr. Dornicke Ito Nine. Nouyeaux) Yes, sir;
a young man yet. Only 40.
In another corner of the same
Young Dickson Ito his chum)-There's that
giddy old guy Dornicke Why can't he stay at
home and leave dancing to the Young menu
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-05

FOR SALE-House lots on Hartley and Cln-
d ton SITS, Deerng, on the line of the electric
railway. This locality is fast building up
Alternate lots will be sold on instalment plan
and lumber furnished for building on favorable
terms. Price same as in the past until the few
remaining alternate lots are sold. JAMES
+. BAXTER. may26-4