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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

~ Is now thitty.two Years since IN,
close oil the Civil War, yet the number n,
people receiving pensions from the govern.
ment "a continually increasing. AZ ths
END OF the last fiscal year the roll CON
'a'aea the names Of 976,0l4 pensioners
sha mere we're hearty 100000 petition
n ,of pensions in process Of examination.
Inc average amount Of pension drawn by
each person is $l33I7.
when we read of the enormous armies
,, ana navies maintained by Europe -
countries we think the citizens of this
peace-Iowing republic are fortunate in
ocing spared the heavy taxes necessary 70
support such vast armaments, nevertheless
u we add our pension list to the regular
army and navy expenses it will lie found
mat our war expenses" are quite equal
10 ihose ct Germany or England.
We are continually Boosting Of the
youthfuness Of our country and of the
speed with which we have in materi,i
strength as we'll as general Intelligent
old
Our chapters Of "Ancient History" re-
late 10 the wars Of the Revolution and of
1917, yet how recent these events were is |
brought to the mind when we learn tina
Tue rolls still contain the names of seven |
Revolutionary widows, nine daughters O"
Revolutionary soldiers and seven suryiy-
ors of the war Of 1912.
The oldest widow of Revolutionary
soldier is Mrs. Lovey Aldsich, now living
IN Los Angeles, Cal. She is ninety-seven
years of age and when very young she
was married TO Caleb Aldrich who served
under Gent Washington first in New
hampshire and afterwards in n Rhode
Island regiment.
AS there is no law for pensioning
daughters Of Revolutionary soldiers each
u the nine names upon the roll has been
placed there by special act of Congress for |
'ure sentiments sake.
The eldest survivor Of the war of 1912 is \
iosea Brown now living at the age of IO5
u Grants Pass, Oregon. Two others,
wing at Newark, n. j., and Danbury, n.
l., respectively, are approaching the Sec
nd mile stone in the second century of
heir lives. d
The following table shows the various O
lasses of people drawing government =
ensIons and the number in each class :,
Idows of Revolutionary soldiers 7
aughfers OF Revolutionary soldiers Il
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Old newspapers for sale at this
office, ~ cents per hundred.
JUDGE BULLITT DEAD
Passed AWAY At His Home In
Louisville Last
Wednesday.

Joshua Fry Bullitt, ex-Judge of the
court OF Appeals, died yesterday after
noon at his country home, on the work.
mouse road, about three miles from the
city' lie had been ill for some time. but
only during the past two weeks had his
condition been alarming During this ne.
ri0d his decline was steady, and il WAS
apparent that his death was near. He IL
survived 10y Mrs. Bullitt and two sons
m nr' yoshua builIlt, OF Big Stone Gap, and
DIR. James Bulilt, of this civ
In the death OF Judge Bullitt nassos
away al eminent jurst and man whose
career was OF marked activity and BRO.
nounced success. He was born February
-, 1872, in Jefferson county, his father |
oeing William Z. Bullitt. He attended A..
private school until his thirteenth wear
"heh ne began clerking in q wholesuI,.
grocery IN Louisville. This business he
iater gave up to attend Centre College. ~
DanviIie, Tor one year; then the Uniyersi,.
OF virginia for one year. He then
turned home, studied law two wears an.
was admitted to the bar in 1914. F.,
1911 he had as partner Dir. F. Fairtbnr.
iormeriy OF Philadelphia, aiterward 9,
n'tiuS j. Z. Bullilt. Judge BulIilt
ia'er associated with Ballard Smith. T.
WIN >: b. Smith; still later, he and
Judge Henry Stiles were in parfn.,si
us latest associates have been
orol her, Col. Thomas W. BulIitt. and
}. Harris. ""u !,
FOR two years Judge Bullitt was q man,
' ',, Vi ,ne board OF Aldermen OF Louis. \
me from 1881 to 1858 be represented n
ne cry IN the Legislature. In 1861 h. n
40 o'ec'eu 10 the bench of the Court @, n
J,PPeais' and from August. 1864, to univ
'O'' was Chief Justice of the court. n
vi July D, 1869, on the pretense that NJ
ram persons were conspiring TO invite n,
le Oohiecerates into the State. and so Y,
ing about ci.i! war, the Government
'tnorities caused the arrest of JUDGE NJ
i.ii'' ana other prominent citizens. an n,
o,uent mat was one OF the most mem No
aoie OF those exciting times in Ken. No
T., IN" ,o,, No
IN 1911 Judge Bulitt was apnointcd
9 oil the Commissioners 10 revise tha
de OF Practice in Kentucky: in 1915 no Nh
- appointed one OF the editors of the
=, . Code AS to his politics, prior to Not
% ne was Wing; then fe became a
"Shs democrat and stumped the State Not
Douglas in 1860.
udSe Bulliit's wife, who survives. was No,
. Elizabeth b. Smith, whom he mar Not
IN 1910. She was daughter of DIR
'rge W. Smith, OF Louisville. Dro
: lawyer Judge Bulilt held birb
< and was counted among the mnst ORA
ound Of the State. His arguments
noted Tor their conciseness aud force Moi.
oi his best-known cases involved An. MOI,
u ana shoe" contracts OF John obi
ere which were sued upon in 1879
settled IN 1917, after pending thirty. -
years. After Hamilton Smith had =
the case, In 1850, Judge BuI!itt took
re Of II. and finally settled IL h,
npromise for $4,000, although The /,
had accumulated to s6O,OOO.- u
'ier-Jouraal. -
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

The Virginia Tanning IL Extract
20. have an advertisement in this
issue, and from it will be seen that
they will want large quantity of
tan bark this spring and summer.
no doubt. the farmers will take adj.
vantage Of this opportunity.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

For downright meanness the Ohio
man who led his shickens on nitro.
g'ycerlne and thus wrecked the cook
stove OF colored divine who had a
red'hot midwinter revival on his
hands breaks all records.
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Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for ems
bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
sores letter, Chapped Hauds, Chiblains.
Oorns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents Der
oox' For sale by J w. Kelly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

In the Senate the discussions have
been continued from time to time as
to the admission of Hawaii, and there
seems to be disposition to force a
vote at an early date, for it is believ-
ed that if the treaty is defeated that
the Islands will be annexed by con-
current resolutions of the two Houses
of Congress.
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FROM SERGENT.

SERGENr, ny, Feb. 2l.-The weather is
still hne. 1t seems like spring.
Wagons are departing and arriving
daily from Norton; after a silence of soma
''me on account of the small pox scare.
Tncle Wiley has been slightly indisposed
Tor week or more.
A little boy of John Adams is confined
10 MS bed with something like Ats.
James I. Webb went to pound for Uncle
Sam Saturday.
Inc new postofice at Burdinc has 70.
cei'ed supplies and will begin operations
this week. FN'"''o"s
A. Z. Hunsucker has returned bome
alter serving n ten DAYS term in tho
county jail at The Burg. He is nleasod
WIN our fresh air that floats so majestic.
lilly over hill and vale.
An old woman named Pipson nossoa
'e'I riiuay ell route to Stonegs, Va, the
celebrated boom mining town.
Harvey Hall, Of Camp Branch was
uest OF Sergent Friday.
Whey Webb. of Cowan Creek is very
Nv with Typhoid fever. wy
Z. 3 holbrook returned from Norton !;
"A large and appreciative audience turn.
Out at Thornton church Saturday and
anday. "''"' a"o
MRS. John IL. Blair, of Colly. ia stul
i'e III. 1t is hoped she will soon re. ..
yer. WV" fe- Il
in'eiiIgence was received here This =
es that A. Litty Stallard wife of lessee 10
a'iard' formerly Of this county died 81
" west Hobbs, Va, on the 18th inst
err few days illness. She has man
''ions here who are panied to hear Of 4
death. which has caused a gloom or 4
ness to hover around us. m
- stated that there is case of small I'll
NJ the home Of David l.. Webh on Vl
ION FORK. man whose name yovs nj
ne Jailed to learn came there sIek aud III
rSard broke out. Webb h a ,oo.i =
s'c'an and pronoances it smallpox. b
e ever, wagons have returned fro,o pan
WIN s''os' BUnDNE.
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InE New York Journal has offered
a reward of $4,000 for the detection
OIL The perpetrator Of the Maine d.
saster at Havana last week.
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An Uncertain Disease,

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms Of no two eases agree. II il
therefore most difficult to make a correct
diagnosis No matter under what di>euiSe
dyspepsia attacks you. Browns Iron Bitters
VIII cure it. Invaluable in all diseases Of
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-02-24

~ you don't know what's the
matter with You just call it smallpox
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Hood, Dill cure liver Ills; easy TO
Soa ITO take easy to operate. 25c.
PUBLIC SALE.

Pursuant TO a decree of Wise County
Circuit Court rendered on the 9Th day of
December. 1897, in the cause Of McElwee.
Assignee, vs. Bank Of Big Stone Gap ct al,
we will sell, in front OF the intermont
Hotel, in the town of Big Stone Gap,
Virginia, on the
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AMI I'll vii'cf asset- belonging 10 said
hank which may come into our possession
before sal, DAY
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The age-herald., 1898-03-01
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
-BY MRs. GEORGE Q. sALL----w


It was plueky though foolish action. Tn the days of the Plantagenets 1t appears that the kings were not only crowned with gloyes- on their hands, but were buried with them.
 When the tomb of King John was opened in 1797 1t was found that his hands were gloved, and the remains of Edward I. were discovered in the Ssann0 condition. The glove had long been a symbol of investi- ture, and possibly the kings were thus buried with some grim ddea of investing them with the rights of the grave-ther regal rights having passed to their suc- ceSsors. At the coronation of French kings the royal gloves were blessed by the bishop who ofticiated. In some parts of Christen- dom bishops themselves were inducted to their sdioceses by receiving a glove, invest ing them with temporal well as spiritual rights. The glove became associated with episcopal authority that at different times the wearing of gloves was absolute ly prohibited to the lower clergy While one council issued this edict another de- cared that monks should only presume to wear gloves of common sheepskin. Eptsco- pal gloves were often richly adorned, as we may gather from the fact that Bishop Recalfus. dying in the year 915. beuueathed pair of gloves in his will. For the word glove 1t would appear that we are indebted to the Icelandic 'glof." As a gift of gloves was a mark of the highest honor, a token of investiture, a conferring of trust, so the neprival of person'S gloves was a sign of the deepest degradation. We read of the Earl of Carlisle, condemned to die as a traitor in the reign of Edward H., that
 his spurs were cut off with a, haItchet. and his gloves and sf1loes were taken off. !" h. another sense to lose the glove Of lady at tourney was a deep disgrace Knights wore their ladies' dainty gloves as the most precious of insignia, and he who lowered his lady's honor need httle look for her smiles. The practice of giy- ing gloves to the judge at maiden assize probably had its origin in the fact that judge was not supposed to wear gloves while on the bench; to present him with
 a pair might signify that he was now free | to do. as he chose.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
The Story of Gloves
 Since the Beginning

The prevalence of the glove is, says an exchange, feature of modern rather than of incient civilization. Musonius, writing in the first century, says: Tt is shameful that persons in perfect health should clothe their hands and feet with soft and hairy coverings" It was undoubtedly the spirit of luxurious fashion that gradually advanced the glove to its present position. For every thousand gloves now worn as Q protection from cold many thousands are worn simply as an adornment of the per- son.
 The symbolism of gloves grew up slow ly under medieval fosterings The traces of this symbolism that still remain may be seen in the white gloves worn at we'd dings, the white gloves given at & maiden assize, the black gloves of funeral ceremo- nial. With the clergy the glove became @ symbol of their office. It's purity and incor- Fuptibility; with feudalism it became synonymous with knghtly honor. The last resting place of old customs is gen. erally to be found in popular phraseology as when we speak of throwing down the gauntlet" Even now. at the coronation of British sovereigns, the glove is thrown down in Westminster hall by the armed champion of majesty, and it is remembered that at the crowning of George II. an un- known Jacobite came forward and raised the glove on behalf of the exiled Stuarts.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
A Ne-0Id Study for
 Women of Every Age

To be quite up-to-date one must begin to study graphology, which is the new name for handwriting as indicative of character. It naturally follows the fad of palmistry, and is, perhaps, just as reliable a guide by which to decipher temperament, and instinct, as the lines in ones hands although the deciples Of Cheiro, may dispute this statement. At any rate the study of grapho is not too intense says an exchange, and quickly engages the attention of all. It Is also an accomplishment that, aided by a keen observation is easily acquired. On the subject there are number of good au- thorities, and little practice after read ing them carefully will enable one to de- tect the prominent traits of Character by the handwriting.
 The artistic temperament and literary ability are readily seen Ardor, vehe- mence .pertinacity, the talents, candor and reckessness all write themselves out fauntingly. In fact, the cardinal virtues and faults often display themselves in the handwriting when we, alas, imagine that we have schooled them to keep in the background.
 est to note how differently we glance at the writings of our friends than formerly. On reading a note that has the as and o's left open at the top we smile and say, a good-natured babbler; if the writing slants downward toward the right we
  disposition. A certain way of crossing the t's fiatly means stubbornness, while an upward flourish denotes imagination.
 Graphology cannot be used as means of fortune telling but in the majority of cases it is good guide to knowing the tenn perament of the writer.
 Not long ago a young hostess made use of this fad to amuse the guests at a luncheon she was giving. The answer to her invitations she sent to an expert in the art of graphology, and laid his de- lineation of each character by the sides of the guests plate. They were artistically ar ranged in the form of menus. When the last course was the table they were read in turn and the result was end of fun and merriment.
 This would hardly be possible at for maj luncheon. where all are putting forth their best traits in their best clothes, for sometimes rather disagreeable character istics are blunty commented upon. At the aforementioned function 1t did not mater, as the women were all intimate friends, and when one of the number un- hesitatingly read out "egregiousy self ish'' there was a shout of laughter, and was reminded of how she used to eat up the greater part of the chocolate cake in school days.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01


 February, at Mobile. and was attended by prominent women from various parts of the state The organization was perfected by the election of the following officers: President-Mrs. Hortense Addison Batre. Mobile Ss First Vlce-President-Mrs Harvey E. Jones, Mobile
 Second Vlce-President-Mrs Mary Kent Fowlkes Selma
 Corresponding Secretary-Mrs D. c. Pea body Mobile. sts sgknt-s xk~1.-. Recording seeretary-Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce, Tuscaloosa
 Treasurer-N1rs. Benjamin Rhett. Mobile. Registrar-Mrs. A. T. Henley, Birming- ham.
 Historian-Mrs. J. J. Mayfield, Tuscaloosa The board of managers for one year are Mrs. Frank Gaines, Selma, (N. C.0 Mrs. James J. Mayfeld, Tuscaloosa, Va.o Mrs. Samuel G. Woolf, Demopolis, (N. CD; Mrs Albert T. Henley Birmingham, (va).
 Board of managers for two years: Mrs. J. P. Furness, Selma, (S O; Mrs. Mint horne Woolsey, Selma, (Mass.); Miss Elizabeth Benaugh, Birmin gham, (Va-); Mrs Matte c. Snow, Mobile, (Mass). Board of managers for three years: Mrs. Mary R. Kent Fowlkes, Selma, tN. CD; Mrs. Benjamine Rhett, Mobile, (S. CD; Mrs. Douglas c. Peabody, Mobile, (Conn.) i; Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce, Tuscaloosa, (S. O.
 Mr. and Mrs. Lemons. of Paris, Ky, are the guests of Mrs. Thomas Holt, at Avon dale.
 Miss Ella Leland, of Tuscaloosa, is spend ing this week with Miss Jamie VanHoose. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in the parlors of the First Methodist church this afternoon at 3 o'clock
 Miss Daisy Lewis has returned from visit of several weeks to friends at Mobile. Miss Gaston, of South Carolina, who was the guest of Mrs. Victor Gage for fort night, is now visiting relatives at Mont- gomery
 Mir and Mrs. John Sibley returned few days ago from a visit to Pittsburg, New York and Cincinnati.
 Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Davidson are the guests of MT. Thomas English, Mrs. David sons father, at Mobile.
 Mrs James M. Jones and children or Greensboro are visiting Mrs. Kate R Lewis, on the South Highlands. The marriage of Mr. Thomas Walker and Miss Maude Bayliss, occurred Sunday morning at the Woodlawn Baptist church, immediately after the regular services.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

man in mentality, education and, best of all, in diplomacy.
 A few days ago, when reports were cir cuated to the effect that Herr Nansen did not enjoy his trip in this country and found our travelling harder than Arctic journeys, Mrs. Nansen sat down and took up her pen and wrote Her husband was far away, but she sent this message whz- zing over the wires:
 "Mr. Nansen desires to say that he found America most delightful. The journeys were dreams of luxury and the people and the press the soul of courtesy .--. Mir and Mrs. Walker will reside at Wood lawn. ,..5
 Mrs H. w. Prescott, of Indianapolis, is visiting her son, MT. J. Walter Prescott.
 Mrs. Margaret Faunce, after brief visit to her sister, Mrs. F. P. OBrien, has re- turned to her home at Montgomery
 The Fortnightly club will be entertain ed by MT. and Mrs. Edward w. Barrett on Tuesday evening. March 8.
 Mrs. H. Seigel, at her home on Fifth avenue, gave handsome and enjoyable euchre party complimentary to Miss Belle Katzenstein of Cincinnati. White roses and palms were used in profusion in various parts of the house. The score cards were in green tints and the tallies of the games were kept with white violets The first prize, a handsome sterling silver mounted hat brush, was won by Miss Ret ta Levi The visitors prize was carried off by Miss Amelia Rice, of Vicksburg. The hostess was assisted in receiving by Mrs. James Schwab and Mrs. Zeke Solo mon.
 The following ladies enjoyed the de- lightful evening: Misses Belle Katzen- stein, Cincinnati; Amelia Rice, vicksburg: Naomi Levy, Quincy Ophelia Levy, Irene Lyons, Florence Wertheimer, Estella Wertheimer, Cecil Wise, Helen Wise, Hannah Wellman, Ruby Lazarus, Ada Well, Jessie Lazarus, Grace Loventhal. Lizzie Blum, Yessie Fraleigh Blanch Rothschild, Dina Holzer, Retta Sanora Loebman.
 The board of managers for the United Charities will not meet this morning, but will convene Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the rooms of the society
 The concert to be given this evening at Seals hall by much of the very best musi- cal taient of the city for the benefit of MT. J. E. Gaalies should receive the most liberal patronage. programme of unus- uaa excellence has been arranged for the occasion and a great musical treat awaits all who may attend the concert. So wor. thy cause should enlist the sympathetic aid of every man and woman in the city. While in health Mir. Gdllies constantly con
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
BRYAN AT BeSSEMeR.
Will Stop Over Wednesday tn Route From Tus-
 caloosa.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Bessemer, Feb. 2s-Arrangements have been completed to have Hon. William J. Bryan speak here on Wednesday on hif way from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham. An crder was obtained today from Superinten- dent c. A. wickersham, of the Alabama Great Southern railroad for the holding of the 1O5O train for twenty minutes. This will be done in case the special Bimetaliic club committee which goes to Tuscaloosa does not succeed in getting MT. Bryan to stop off at Bessemer for several hours and go to Birmingham on the dummy line.
 The Bessemer Bimetallic club will meet Tuesday night to make arrangements fot the proper reception of MT Bryan in case he should stop here, and also to appoint a committee to attend the bimetallic con ference in Birmingham on next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01


 Mrs. Nansen, wife of Dr. Nansen, the explorer, is one of the most beautiful and most brilliant women not only in Norse- land, but in the world.
 When she married Nansen he took her from a promising operatic career, but he could not entirely keep her from the pub lie in Norway, which continually demands to hear her magnificent voice.
 But it is not as song bird alone that Mrs. Nansen excels. She is splendid wo- -.--..---.--- Rabbi Morris Newfeld, of Birmingham, an elaborate reception will be rendered the bride and groom at the Concorola c,up' cn Miss Simpson is niece of MT. and Mrs. D. Simpson, of this city, and has been tneir guest for two seasons. The following friends from Birmingham will attend the Simpson-Marx wedding: Rabbi Newhelo, MT. and Mrs. D. Friedman, MT. and Mrs. l. Sj,nnson Miss Estelle Slaughter and Messrs. l.. w. Friedman and Leo. K. Steiner.
 MT. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs have moved from the Morris to the South Hlghianos and are now residing with MT. and Mrs: c. L. Stickney, corner or Tentn avenue anu Nineteenth street.
 Capt. and Mrs John G. Smith returned Sunday night from brief visit to friends at Eufaula-
 Mrs. Robert l.. Houston has returned from an extended visti to relatives at Roseland, near Eufaula-
 Mrs. Luttrell of Knoxville Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Moore, on the South Highlands.
  The date of the approaching marriage or Miss Mary Petrie Bell to MT. John Kelly Of Montgomery was incorrectly given on sun day. It will occur on the 18th of April, instead of the 18th of March.
 Dr. R. w. Roland and MT. w. D. Has, singer have recently purchased the two handsome vacant lots on Highland avenue lying between the residences of Dr. Gill lespy and MT. A. W. Haskell. They will soon begin to .erect attractive homes. which will add greatly to the beauty of this desirable location.
 The eldest son of MT. and Mrs. B. F. Moore, little Ben, is critically i'll with pneu- monia at the home of his parents on the South Highlands. He was taken suddenly sick last Friday, and has grown steadily worse since that time.
 The first convention Of Alabama Colonial Danes was held at the residence of Mrs. Hortense Addison Batre, on the Fist of