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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-02-22
Col. James L, Shoemaker.

Col. James L. Shoemaker, who
died at Gate City last month, was in
many respects remarkable man,
commencing life as boy without
means, with energy, hard work and
economy, he amassed not only a com
potency, but a comfortable fortune
for his vicinity. He began life in a
country store and worked up until
he became the proprietor of large
store several years prior to the late
war. He was clerk of Scott county
court for several years, including a
portion of the period of the war, and
during his term the county issued a
county currency, all of which was
signed by him as clerk. Numerous
specimens of this money were found
amongst his collection Of relics.
Col. Shoemaker's father and fami-
| ly, except the Colonel, then young
man, moved to Missouri during the
thirties. His father died in 1858,
leaving large estate, but only de-
yised Col. Shoemaker one hundred
dollars, leaving the remainder of his
large estate to the other children.
Col. Shoemaker, when he came to
dispose of his property, although
having no children, "a brother and sister
survived him, now in very moderate
circumstances, gave the bulk Of his
estate to the EDUCATION Of INDECENT
boys and girls of Scott County. In
looking over his papers. Maj. ii. e.
Wood and Gcn'l R. 4. Ayers, his
executors, found written upon a
worn piece of paper, which had been
often bundled and recently copied in
a fair hand, the following lines:
with rare exceptions, fortune is a
thing of slow growth; to most Of us
it never comes. The prizes of life
within the reach Of the majority are,
good name. comfortable living,
a moderate home and little money
laid away for rainy day. Strive
for these through hard work and
economy, aad be content"
These, lines, which the old Colonel
treasured and evidently regarded as
,naxims for his guidance are we'll.
worth preserving and observing by
the young mon commissioning life;
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The Removal Of the Court-H ouse'
There is a petition being circulat-
cd in this county for the removal OF
the Court house from Wise to some
more convenient site; or rather pc
tition to the Legislature, asking fol-
vote on the question.
These Court house questions are
in reality great nuisance. The
Courthouse has been at Wise for a
quarter of century and there 'oea
not seem any reason for its removal
OF course, those men who own real
estate at other places would like tc
enhance the value of the same by es-
tablishing the county seat at one OF
those places.
That is no reason at all why ii
should. be removed. Those people
who own property at Wise, and who
have spent their money in building a
railroad from Norton to that place
will suffer irreparable, and to oul
mind unjust loss, if the Court house
is removed.
The argument can no longer be
made that the Courthouse is not
accessible, and that it is the nearest
point for all the people of the county
goes without saying.
Tho convenience Of all the tax
payers should be looked after
Norton or Coeburn would be
more accessible for the lawyers, but
they represent very small proper
ton of tho citizens who have bust
ness at court. The wishes of the
entire people should be consulted and
no partially shown to any particu'
lar class.
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Light Ahead.
naceS.

With the commencement of spring
we hope to inangurate new era fo'
Big Stone Gap. The building O
one hundred coke ovens by the Loen
cy Greek Coal d Coke Company
which are assured, will be the turn
ing of the tide, which will correct
the unnatural conditions that have
forced the Furnace here to rnu upon
Pocahontus coke, with an abundant
supply Of coking coal almost in sight
of the furnace, not three miles dis
tant.
Again, the l.. d n. r. r. has rec
ognized the necessity for building up
traffic that will make the Cnmber-
land Valley, independent of connec-
tions which have proved very unsat
isfactory.
Rates will be given shippers, switch
will enablc them to reach the great
markets of the West, including Chi
cago. and it will not be long ere
syhole trains, loaded with the black
diamonds Of commerce. will thunder
along, IN ronte for the great Missis-
,aippi and Ohio Valleys and the
Lakes.
we believe taat day 10 breaking,
after tho long night Of industrial
stagnatioa. and we will heneeforth
build upon d Foundation as solid as
Gaibyslter,
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION. - q
VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office OF
the Circuit Court for the County of Wise
on the 10th day Of February, 1891. In
vacation:
AcElwee, Assignee,
vs.. In Chancery
&c. H. Spalding ct al.
The object Of this suit is to subject lots
2 and 3 of block 81, lot Of block 10, and
a portion oflot 5, block 10 (which portion
is parallelogram 1884 feet, fronting 8
feet on Shawnee Avenue and being the
eastern part of lot s. as shown on .Im-
provement Co.'S Plat No. u" of Big Stone
Gap, Va; and also lots and Of block
lis, Improvement Co.'S Plat No. g." OF
said town, to the lien of certain deed OF
trust, executed by G. E. Spalding, ct ux
and G. II. Spalding, ct ux, to w. M
McElwee, Jr., Truatee, for tho benefit OF
the Bank Of Big Stone Gap, on August 4
1890, to secure the payment of two notes
made by C. p. and G. H. Spa,ding, ON
August 4, 1890, to Bank of Big Stone Gap
one $326.S0, and the other $2,5s3. 40; and
also to have ascertained and reported all
liens affecting said lots or any of them
and, thereafter, to have the same sold un.
der decree ofcourt to satisfy all existin.
liens. And all affidavit having been made
and filed that G. H. Spalding, G. Il
Spslding, D. A. Spalding. w. B. Hendrix
and r. c. Ballard T'hruston, Trustee. are
non-residents of this State, and that there
are or may be parties interested in the
subject to be disposed Of in this suit
whose names are unknown, all Of whom
have been by the bill made parties de-
fendant to this suit, the said defendants
are required to appear within fifteen DAYS
after due publication Of this order, in the
Clerks Office of said court, at rules 10 he
holden there. for, and do what is necessa-
ry to protect their interests. Aud IL Is
ordered that u copy of this order he
forthwith published once week. for fou,
successive weeks, in The Big Stone Gan
Posi-, newspaper printed in the town OF
Big Stone Gap, in the County Of Wisc.
State OF Virginia, and posted at the front
door OF the courthouse Of said county
on the first day Of the nert
County Court for the said county
after the dale Of this order.
A copy-Taste:
". E. kiLooaE, Clork
BY Q, A. Joussox, D. q.
Y. g arp0yas ;;,s y. :. .. 8, ]. J. 8
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Perhaps New Trunk Line,
OUTLET FOR BIG STONE GAP COAL AND

The Atlantic & Danville, which
extends from Danville across South
ern Virginia to the seaboard, has at
tracted considerable interest from the
fact that a company largely of bond
holders of the road has been
organized to build a line
from Danville to Bristol, Tenn, to be
called tho Virginia Seaboard d
Western. The Atlantic & Danvillc
is to be sold by order Of the court on
April 3, and it is expected. will be
purchased by the bondholders The
new road, if built, will be about ll5
miles long and connect with the East
Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia sys-
tern at Bristol. 1t would give the
latter an outlet on the Atlantic sea
board and develop much mineral
property Of East Tennessee and
Southwest Virginia, which now has
no means of being shipped to fur
naces.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-02-22

Cnamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sorc Eyes,
GRADUATED Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
Is cents per box. For sale by druggists.
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. Is
cents per package. For sale BY druggists
Call at ]. W. KeIly's drug store, Ayers
lSck, Big gg8hs Gly, w.
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The Passing of the Unlawful Eie-
n1ent In Wise County.

The Passing of the Unlawful Eie-
nentin Wise County.
1t Is u matter Of congratulations
that the lawless element in Wise
County is fast disappearing, if it has
not disappeared altogether.
With the execution of Hall and
Taylor, and the killing of one and
capturing the other of the Fleming
boys, the final touch has been plac-
ed upon the oxtripation of that class
Of murdercrs who were disgrace to
our county.
At the time Hall was confined in
the jail at Gladeville many threats
were made that he would be rescued
by his friends, but when they came to
Gladeville and saw parading the
streets of chat town as fine g body,
and as brave, of citizen soldiers as
ever shouldered a muskct, thell
ardor was Enthusiastically cooled. and
they gave up the idea Of attempting
his rescue. The majority Of this
citizen soldiery were composed of the
young men of Big Stone Gap, com
manded by Capt. J. T. Bullitt, Jr.
and to his exertions is due, in great
measure, the successful execution O.
Hall.
There is not much danger Of new
outbreak Of lawlessness, as that
class have been taught lesson tina
has been indellibly stamped upor
their memory that when they commit
murder, sooner or later, their push
ment will overtakc them.
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SENATOR WHITE, Of Louisiana, has
been nominated and confirmed as
Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court of the United States.
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THE INTER MON =,

,,,oan constantly on hand pure Rye and Bour,.
4.ane or 5o.un TO $500 per gallon; Brandes r..
5000 30, per gallon; North Carolina Corn whiss:.
~ 90 "a ner gallon; Wines of all kind from !55.
~ also agent for two of the Largest Dss.
Country. Ice cold beer on draft, and also bottle
~, hand We also keep first-class line Of !
CIGARS. Fresh Meats, oysters ana F'sh always.
A,iorders by Mail, or otherwise. when acc.
cash, will receive speciai atrention' ana pficeso
AZ if YOU were here in person.
nM-WhiskIes for medical purposes specjaI.y
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-02-22

There is nothing truer than with
rare exceptions a fortune is thing
of slow growth" and above all, we
commend the concluding words, "be
content"
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The POST has the largest circula-
ton Of any paper "a, Southwest Vsr-
gin;a. and IT'S steadily Increasing.
An Inspection Of ITS subscription list
IS snrited Jy those contemplating ad.
vertssing.
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t;eation made BY the Senate for, !,
Ieign committee has been prepared
by Senator Morgan and read 60 the
committee, but no action has been
taken upon it and it will not be made
nubl;c until the committee acts.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-02-22

LouIsy1LnE Posr: Hill, German,
stealey, Beckner, Pugh and Waiter Nat.
SON. here are the Democratic Cap
tains who do not care what happens
80 that it does not happen to them ben. !;
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION. - a
VIRGINIA.: In the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court for the County of Wise
on the 10th day Of February, 1891. In
vacation:
McElwee, Assignee,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-02-22

New YoaK HEsAtD; l. is to be
hoped that the country has soon the
end of the unseemly wrangle which
has been kept up for months over the
appointment of an Associate Justice
of the United States Supreme Court.
That this high judicial Office
should be dragged down into factional
politics is creditable neither to the
Executive MOI the Senate and is little
less than scandalous to the country.
The vacancy on the Supreme
Bench has continued since the court
begin it's session last October. This
has. been serious detriment to that
august tribunal as we'll as the public
interests. 1t is full time to fill the
vacancy:
TO this end the President should
make another nomination without
delay, and one which cannot fail Of
prompt confirmation. There has
been enough of this petty warfare.
The vacancy on the Supreme bench
should be filled at once.
LOUISVILLE Posr: Practical politi-
clans are urging Cleveland and Hill
to get together. These two men rep
resent influence which are irrecon-
.cilable. tits impossible for them or
their followers to get together.
Either Hiflisln or Clevolandism must
dominate Che Democratic party. Mr..
Cleveland has uorinittsd Baftoas et-
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". E. KILGORE, Clerk,
BY C. A.JOHNSON, D. c..
j. l.. KELLY AND A. J. AND S. D. MAY, p. q.
Feb. % 9-l2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-08-09
SoUTH McALEsTER. |. +. !
July 25th, 1894. I

SoUTH MCALEsTER, |. t., !
July 25th, 1894. !
Hon. G. j HARRIS, CHEF OF THE
CHEROKEE NATION:
DEAR SIR:
The commission appointed by
you last January, upon an inter-
view with this commission, under
instructions Of the Cherokee cUun-
Gil, decline to take any steps
looking to a change OF land tenure
and the organization of territorial
government by the United States.
Believing the Cherokee people did
not fully comprehend the changes
proposed and the willingness and
anxiety Of the United States gov
eminent to throw around them
projections against any possible
injury resulting from such pro-
posed change, it was deemed ad-
visable by this commission to
disseminate among them such in
formation as would enable them TO
fully understand the same, with
the necessity therefor, and the
reasons why the same was desired
by our government. This was
promptly done, and a sufficient
time has now elapsed for them to
reach a deliberate conclusion.
We, therefore, have the honor to
submit for the consideration of
your government, propositions out
lining the prominent features of an
agreement desired by the United
States government, and to request
the same to be submitted to your
legislative council, and that com.
mission on the part of the Chero-
kee nation be appointed to negoti-
ate with this commission under
the provisions of the 10th section
of an act of congress approved
March 3, 1898.
We shall be pleased to learn Of
the action OF your government
prior to the first day of October,
1894, at which time it will be the
duty of this commission, If negoti-
ations have not been previously
entered upon, TO report'to the sec
retary Of the interior the condition
of the Cherokee people, the sys-
tenn Of land holding now prevalent
and the influences obstructing the
policy Of the government IN secur-
ing a change Of both land tenure
and government, and such other
matters as should be embraced in
such report
We have the honor to be, Gov
ernor yours with great respect,
MEREDITH II. KIDD,
ARCHIBALD S. McKENNoN,
Commissioners.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-08-09
LOST THE POINT.
Even the Best of stories Misses Fire VIII,
AwkwGrdly Told.

Even the Best of stories Misses Fire When
Awkwerdly Told.
Last year while a certain distinguish
ed English lady was travelling in this
country she expressed astonishment at
the vast fields of corn presented to her
view during a Journey through Indiana
and Illinois, and she wondered what
the Americans did with the enormous
crop. To this a bright young American
girl in the party answered. 1--WE eat
what we can, and can what we can't. 4"
The witticism would have been lost
upon her ladyship had it not been for
the friendly Offices of others in the
party, who, by dint Of labor, diagrams,
chisels, etc, finally got her ladyship to
see the point Of the joke. Then her
ladyship was so pleased that she put IL
down in her notebook to spring It up
on her friends at home. This is the
way the witticism sounded when it was
let loose at one Of her ladyship's dinner
parties: ''ln America, you know, they
have so much maize that they eat what
they can and tin what they can't"
When the Knights Templars jour
neyed 10 San Francisco the most felici-
tous toast offered at the splendid ban
quet was in these words: "The ladies
God bless them! what would our
knights be without them?n An En-
glishman present was so delighted
with the pleasantry-for the British
adore punning-that when he got back
20 Australia he attempted TO perpetu-
n1e the toast at local banquet, and
he wondered why there was no out.
burst Of hilarious applause when he
arose solemnly and cried passionately;
The lssies-God bless theml what
would our Knights Templars be with
out them2'
We have all heard Of the German who
(having been fooled by joker who
pointed to a church steeple and asked:
Glow is that for high?') Immediately
went home, called his wife out into the
yard, ind, pointing to the neighboring
shot-tower, asked with ill-suppressed
mirth: Glow high vas dot?"-Chicago
Dqcord
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-08-09
THEY ARE BOTH POPULAR.
The Synodioal Female College
and Its President.

Last Sabbath morning and eve
ming the Presbyterian people had
the pleasure of listening to Rev.
DR.. Primrose, president of the
SynodicaLFemale College, Fulton,
Mo. The Doctor is an able min.
lister and remarkably pleasant
throughout his sermons, but earn
est and forceful withal. OF this
gentleman and his school the st.
Louis Republic of a recent date
had the following:
In the cultured town of Fulton
is located the Synodical Female
College. This is the State female
college Of the Missouri Synod of
the Presbyterian church in the
United States, or, as more com.
monty known, the Southern Pres
byterian church. The representa-.
tive school of a denomination noted
for its culture and high intellec.
tual attainments, il is but natural
to expect to find it characterized by
the same qualities-an expecta-
ton which is not disappointed. a
high standard is maintained, an
extensive curriculum being taught
by a faculty of twelve experienced
graduates from leading colleges.
The art and music departments
are excellent, and graduates from
them have been Immediately EN-.
ployed as teachers of institutions
of similar grade.
This old-established institution
is now under the presidency of a
man who, by his own character,
adds much to that of the school.
DR.. j. w. Primrose holds the A.
M. degree from Princeton, and is
also a graduate of Union Theolog-
ical Seminary, Virginia. Coming
from the pastorate of st. Andrews
Presbyterian church, Wilmington,
n. c., to take part in the evange-
listic work of the Synod of Mis-
souri,, he was called in 1898 to the
presidency of Synodical College,
succeeding Rev. II. c. Evans, who
in turn succeeded DR.. Charles.
With the coming of DIR. Primrose
the stable old college has taken on
a new life, and is TO day better
qualified for the education of the
young ladies of the state than ever
before.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-08-09

ALONG list of delinquent tax
payers is posted in public places in
this town and we notice on this list
many of the most substantial citi.
zens and largest property owners
of the place. Why is it thus? There
must be some reason for these peo-
pie refusing to'pay their taxes and
bear their part of the burdens and
expenses of city government. We
will venture a guess that it is be-
cause these delinquents have no
faith in the administration of city
government. They know there are
people here who never pay any
taxes, and there is no effort being
made to make them pay. Now the
facts ara just these: the better class
OF citizens are tired ofthe slip -shod
not to say corrupt, city government.
The laws are not enforced and
everybody knows they are not;and
the officers have taken oath to see
that they are enforced. Wonder
why the authorities don't make
some sort of financial showing2
What has become Of tho large sums
collected at the payment Do these
delinquent tax payers have a right
TO know these things?
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-08-09
plTA AND POINT.

IA yacht must be an awfully ex'
pensive thing to own" "Yes, you have
TO give up so much on every cruise."--
Brooklyn Life.
--Jillson, who has no use for matri.
mony, says the difference between
wedding bells and wedding bills is all
in the -. i."-Buffalo Courier.
First Clubman-"Whyd do Mrs. Null
Ter and Mrs Meyer hate each other
so bitterly9n Second Clubman-"Be-
cause both are women. ."--UllS, Berlin.
-Tommy-"Paw, what is the sweat
ing systemYn Mr.. Figg-'T don't
know exactly, but it has something TO
do with the troubles of the pore. I'm
dianapolis Journal
-"Dah amt much practical use,
said Uncle Eben, sin de kind OBJ peni-
tence dat comes after a mans done ct
de chicken what he gathered de night
befoh. Washington Star.
Johnnie Crimsonbeak-"Ma Is
papa n taxidermist? Mrs. CrimsonbealS
NO, my son, taxidermist never at
tempts to stuff things until after they
are dead.n-YonlSers Statesman.
Elderly Spinster--"This picture is
"A portrait OF myself at the age of seven
teen" Her Dearest Friend-"Ah, in
deed9 Painted by one of the old mas
ters, presume. journal Amusante,
Paris.
-Bride-"Oh. Arthur, / often doubt
your love, for ] fancy that you want to
marry me on account OF my dowry."
Arthur-"What foolish idea Why,
that won't last me any time. "--Flie-
gende Blatter.
Hungry lliggins-"Wot would you
do II you was to fall heir TO a million
dollars9 Weary WatlSins-"rd be so
dead ticlSled that I'd wake up before
even had the chance TO buy a drink. -
Indianapolis journal.
Mother Miss Smithers, your
schoolmistrcss, tells me she's always
being obliged TO scold you, Johnnie.
I'm sorry to hear that" Johnnie ICON
siderately)-"O never mind, mother.
1t doesn't matter. I'm not one of those
sensitive children, you knoww-Brook-
Iyn Life.
Tom (reading history - pretty
rough the way that Spanish inquisi-
tion used TO treat people, eh?" Dick
"Oh, dunno. They showed a great
deal of ingenuity in thumbscrews and
things, but not one of them thought TO
try the effect of recitations by young
elocuticuists, Chicago Record.
"A Scottish congregation presented
their minister with sum of money,
and sent him off 10 the continent for a
holiday. A gentleman just back from
the continent met prominent member
of the church. and said TO him: "Oh,
by-the-by, met your minister in Ger
many He was looking very we'll; he
didn't look as II he needed a rest"
"No," said the church member, very
calmly, 'it was ma him; it was the con-
gregation TINT WINS needin' a rest.n
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-08-09

submitted TO congress for approval.
Eleventh The present tribal
governments to continue in exist.
ence until after the lands are allot-
ted and the allottees put in possess
sion, each of his own land, after
which territorial government may
be established by congress.
Twelfth. The agreement entered
into by the United States in refer
ence TO intruders is to be in no way
impaired, but is to continue in force
and be carried out as originally
made II desired by the Cherokee
nation. HENRY l.. DAWES,
MEREDITH II KIDD,
ARCHIBALD S. McKENNoN,
Commissioners.