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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
ANCIENT STATE BEDsTEADs.
Queen Elizabeth Was the Record Breaker


In Occupying Them.
The stateliest ancient bedsteads
are, of course, those i'll the state
chambers, sometimes the haunted
ones of historic houses, wherein they
have stood for some three centuries
at least. Usually these have been
slept in-once ut any rate--in the
dim and distant past by royalty.
There is curious story which, after
the recent accounts of the Windsor
ghosts, will be more respectfully
treated than it has been of George
~ sleeping in such a room and
doubtless such bed at Houghton,
and seeing the Brown Lady, who is,
we believe, the Walpole specter.
Such experiences were among the
uneasy honors of the great who
were installed in some of the state
chambers of the stately homes of
England" and occasionally of the
humber guests who, from the
house being crowded and nobody
else caring to sleep there, were Gin
blissful ignorance) put into the state
but haunted chamber. Queen Eliza
beth appears to have been the record
breaker, if one may be so flippant in
this connection, in the way of occu-
plying state bedsteads, for in all di-
rections she made those 'prog-
resses" which have resulted in SO
many magnificent bedsteads and
rooms being shown as having been
slept in by the Tudor queen.
Her successor, James, had thrifty
taste for thus favoring his distin-
guished subjects, though neither he
nor any other monarch came near
to Elizabeth in this respect As
Hampstead is always interesting to
Londoners-on aesthetic, historical
or bank holiday grounds, according
to their tastes-it may be mentioned
that there was Owe do not know if
there is now) an ancient brick man.
sion there known as Chicken House,
and the description from which we
quote states that there was formerly
some painted glass in the windows,
part of which exhibited small por-
traits of James and the Duke of
Buckingham. Under the former was
the inscription, "Icy dams cette
chambre coucha nostre Roy jacques,
premier de nom, le 25 mo Aoust,
1919. Doubtless the bedstead which
stood under the inscription matched
the requirements of its position. The
romance of the ancient four poster
is of mingled character. Both grave
and gay are the associations. Of all
these perhaps the grimmest is that
which is attached to the bed which
stood in the chamber that was the
scene of the tragedy of Littlecote
Hall.
There is bedstead of more an.
Gent date that has also a tragic his.
tory - that in which Richard III
slept, and which was left behind at
Leicester on his march to Bosworth
Field. After various vicissitudes this
fine carved structure became
property of the landlady of ar
many years later. She disco
what none had guessed anS
none save Richard
known-that in ne W
concealed larg store
The find, Of course, d.
landlady, but she did y
secret of her luck to Il
money of the last Plants 81
was, like the traditional
tunate for its possessor.
lady was murdered by he.
in order to obtain the
What became of the bedste,
ton says not. Probably it wa
ed up for hrewood, even as the
coffin inwhich Richard was lait
it is said, ultimately used as wa.
tering trough for horses. -Lonlon
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
SWeetneSs.

He (sympathizing with his bride,
who has just been stung)-How in
teldgent was that bee, my dear, to
know that we're on our honey
moon Judy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
Extreme Case.

81 can't help it" said the man in
the back seat. 81 can't believe in
anything. 1 am born doubter
"Oh, no, BROTHER" began the
evangelist.
But am. There are times when
! even have doubts as.to the superb
GRITTY of my bicycle. Cincinnati
Es,r1.;rn,.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Miss Allie Hughes, ofNorfolk, Va,
Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, which healed the injury without
leaving scar. 1t is the famous pile remedy.
c. w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
Farm for Sale.

The Philip Auperlee tarm-32O acres,
the east halfot Sec. 16, Audubon town
ship, good land, well improved, good
building, plenty of water, springs and
wells. Will be sold at bargain. For
other information apply to VIM. Ge-
bers, Administrator, Postoffice Adj
dress, Adair, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's
Cure The best Cure. Relieves Group prompt
ly One million bottles sold last year: 40 dos
es for Csc, Sold by O. w. Houston.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
ENGLISH SOLDIERS SUFFER.
Have Difficulty in Getting Enough to
Eat During Maneuvers ON Sails
bury Plain.

While the transport and commissari
ut departments of the British army, Is
exemplifed by the admirable conduct
of the 6oudan campaign, appear 10 be
beyond reproach on active service,
there Is no lack of allegations that
there was a serious breakdown during
the recent army maneuvers on Sails
bury plain. In the first place, owing
to the resources Of the war office be-
ing inadequate to the demands, the
contract for the catering was given to
Sir Thomas Upton, and il the reports
are believable the soldiers suffered
considerable privations. Indeed, II
would seem, some Of them suffered so
much that they committed offenst s,
preferring prison to the treatment
they were receiving on Salisbury plain.
This is corroborated by the fact that
the military prisons in the neighbor-
hood were so overcrowded that the of
ficials declared they would not receive
any further prisoners.
Besides this, the sufferers from sick
ness and accidents complain of great
neglect. They say they were without
food and drink for hours, or until civil
ians succored them.
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MISS SCHLEY RETURNS.
Is Wei Satisfied with Herself and
Her Visit TO Madrid In the In
terests of Peace.

Miss Jessie A. Schley, niece Of Ad-
miral Schley, who went to Madrid a
self-appointed dove of peace and was
snubbed by the queen regent, has ar
rived in New York from Havana in
company with Mrs. J. 8. Sperry, gov
eminent nurse. Miss Schley, in spite
of criticisms and snubs, is we'll salts
fed with herself. She even believes
that her presence In Madrid did as
much for peace as her uncle's cannon.
Her two weeks visit to Havana was
made chiefly to study the conditions
there and to meet the members Of
the peace commission. She had sew
cral audiences with members of this
commission, and the officials of Ha-
vana afforded her every opportunity
to see the city. Miss Schley's ambition
is to bring about cessation Of all hos
tile feeling between the two nations
and TO see that those who have suf-
fered receive the help they need. She
went to Washington to see the presi-
dent. After brief stay in Washing
ton she will go to her home In Mllwau-
kee.
IL learned in Havana" said Miss
Schley, that two women, political
prisoners, were still kept in confne-
ment, although all the men charged
with political offenses were released
after the declaration of peace. man
aged to get pass into the prison and
talked with them. Then went direct
TO Gen. Blanco and asked for an ex-
PLANTATION.
"He expressed great surprise, saying
the fact had not been brought to his !
notice before. But was not to be put |
off, and Gen. Blanco finally signed a
paper for the women's release. 1t was |
an outrage, but the poor creatures. I
hope, are now free"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
Tourist Sleeping Car Service.

The Tourist Sleeping Car Line operated
by the Southern Railway between Wash
ington and San Francisco without change,
via New Orleons, has proven so success
full that it has become necessary to make
a semi weekly service, the Westbound de-
parture being on Wednesday and Saturday
of each week.
This sleeper offers sleeping car facilities
to persons holding first or second class
tickets, the berth rate being only 800
from Washington to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, or Portland, berth being large
enough for occupancy by two people, if
desired, without extra charge.
EThese Sleepers run through Texas,
Arizona and New Mexico, aud connect
with similar cars for Oregon
Information in regard thereto may be
had form any Southern Railway Ticket
Agent, from Mr.. A. j. Poston, Gen1
Agent, Sunset Tourist Excursions, 5lI
Penn. Ave, N. w., Washington, D. c., or
FROM Mr.. W. A. Turk, q. Z. A, 1900 Penn.
Ave, N. W., Washington, DC.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
EAGLE Is IN DISGRACE.
Ear Illinois Cavaly Mascot Fights
Stuffed Bird on a wo-
mans Hat.

From the once proud and lofty posi-.
tion~of mascot of the First Illinois cav
alry'to that of camp Jonah" has been
the fall of TEDDY r." the American
eagle of troop B at Fort Sheridan. III.
Teddy r." has been with the regiment
since its enlistment and has endeared
himself to the members of the camp
largely through his proficiency In get
ting the better of dogs.
The bird, which is attached TO tall
pole, has not had taste of dog for
several days. The other morning when
a ACKNOWLEDGEMENT woman with q
large and many-hued bird In her hat
walked beneath the perch of company
BIS eagle there was trouble. The
eagles rope barely permitted him to
reach the stuffed bird with his claws
and while the surprised woman
screamed he flew back to his perch
with hat, bird and all. When the eagle
discovered he had swooped down upon
a bird which had been dead some years
he tore the millinery to bits.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
ARMY REORGANIZATION PLAN
Gen. Miles submits His Ideas Touch
ing the Volunteer Forces to
the War Department.

Maj. Gen. Miles has completed bis
plan for the reorganization of the vol
unteer forces of the army into corps,
divisions and brigades. This plan has
been submitted to the war department
for approval.
The plan contemplates reorganiza-
ton Of the volunteer force which has
not been ordered mustered out, des-
ignates an army of occupation for Gu
ba, provides for the relief Of the army
in Puerto Rico and establishes a re-
serve to relieve the troops in the va
rlous islands which will be occupied
by the United States.
1t is known that the troops Of the
Seventh corps, now under Gen. Lee,
will be designated to 60 to Cuba, and
that troops from the camps at Lexing-
ton, Knoxville and Middleton will be
selected for Cuban duty.
It is understood that Gen. Miles deals
only with organizations, such as corps,
divisions, brigades and regiments. The
matter Of commanding and staff off,
GERS will be settled after the muster
Ing out of general and staff officers has
cen determined.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
The hand Was Always rh.r..

A gentlemanly merchant traveller IN
railway carriage met lady and no
iitely rendered her such assistance tina,
she reciprocated by permitting him 10
talk 10 her. He became quite friendlv,
and desired tn know where she lived
and who she was.
TO-" she replied, '.I'm only an ord;.
nary little woman, but nv friends
persist In trying to make me some.
body" ~
"Ah,' was the gallant answer. 81 am
sure they act quite wisely and with
good taste" ~
You fatter me, sir, and yet I have
no doubt band will meet at the stu.
ton when arrive at Windsor"
indeed" he replied, in open-eved
establishment 's'
Yes, and the same band aIwavs
meets me. Isn't that fiatterinep,
Very, my dear miss; but may asl
what band 1t is that is always SO hon.
ored?" % nun
", yes. certainly; II Is husband.
lie caught on to the arm of the seat
ior minute and then went into the
next carriage and bumped his head
during the change. -Tit-Bits
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
AFRAID TO REJOICE.
Puerto Ricans at San Juan Secretly
Welcome American Conquest.
Unti1 tho Evacuation Commission AR
rived They Dared Not Display
Satisfaction That Spanish
RuIe Was Ended.

The quieting influence of the Amer
lean conquest of Puerto Rico was fell
at San Juan last at the capital where
the unconquered, but morally defeated
Spanish army, with every outpost
driven In, Is now being concentrated
preparatory TO the final evacuation and
REIMBURSEMENT of the island.
The natives, who secretly sympa-
thized with the invaders, and who
would have hailed with delight this de-
liyerance from oppression and misrule
were overawed by the presence OF the
Spanish authority to which they have
bowed so long. During the weeks since
they have known that the terms OF
peace gave Puerto Rico to the United
| States they have not dared TO exhibit
their satisfaction. Secretly may OF
them began the study Of the language
of their deliverers, but English was q
tabooed language.
But with the arrival Of the American
evacuation commissioners, Gen. Brooke
Rear Admiral Schley and Gen. Gordon,
the whole atmosphere changed. Every
native Puerto Rican who understood
word of English sought out the Amer
leans, who came in the train OF the
commissioners and lavished an English
word or broken sentence upon them
with ar air of pride such as one would
If he were displaying some priceless
heritage.
Their fear and dread of the Spanish
soldiers In the streets and Spanish SOL
diers In the hotels and cafes disap- |
peared at the sight Of the American
uniform. They felt that there had al
ready been thrown about them the pro-
tecting aegis Of the United States.
Pending out assumption of possession
there the daily progress of this highly
interesting old Spanish town goes dron-
ing on. Everyone appreciates the fact
that the curtain is about to rise upon
a new era, but nothing yet is changed.
Gen. Otego, who is In active command
of the Spanish troops, makes his daily
tour of inspection of the forts, batteries
and barracks as If Spain was TO con-
tinue in control forever. The sentries
at the forts still decline to allow Amer
leans or others entrance Just as they
have for years. Even the censorship Of
The cable is still vigorously enforced.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
TO HAVE A. COMMAND.
Gen. Joe Wheeler Put over a Division
of Two Brigades which VIII
Go to Cuba.

Gen. Joe Wheeler has won the ad-
miration Of the war department off,
Gals and has been chosen to command
the first division of the two brigades
of the army of occupation for Cuba,
which will be composed exclusively of
regulars. It's unusual to choose vol
unteer officer to head command of
regular troops, especially when the
army is being reduced. 1t was gen.
orally supposed Gen. Wheeler intended
to retire from the army and resume
his seat In congress, and the action of
the war department In assigning him
to command OF the division was a sur
prise.
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WARFARE OF MODERN STYLE
Gen. Wheeler Talks Of Fighting m
he Saw IL ON San Juan Hfii
Before Santiago.

Gen. Joseph Wheeler thought be
knew q great deal of war from his four
years Of fighting for the confedernoy,
but the four weeks at Santiago revealed
new things TO him.
During the civil war;" he said. In 9
talk about his recent experiences to q
correspondent Of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat, eve fought at close range
and there WINS tremendous noise and
smoke. In this war the range Of fire
was 500 yards or more; there was very
little noise, and the use of smokeiess
powder disposed of the smoke OF battle.
II seemed strange to me, when the
fighting first began, not being able to
see any smoke, hearing none of the
ordinary noise, and seeing the men fall
about me. saw probably the first man
struck in the fight. He was near me,
and went to him just as he had fallen,
and could see no mark where he had
been struck, though he was In the last
agony of death and died In a few min
utes. I beard no noise. l had seen
nothing, and could not see the wound
on him, and yet he was there dying.
We undid his belt, and there was just
the least hole where the ball had gone
right through his body. The range OF
fire was so great with the modern guns
that distance seemed to make little diff
ference in the matter of danger. There
Is no such thing as seeking safety In
the rear of the line Of fire. When we
got up to within 800 yards, practically |
the whole army was exposed 10 the
fire, those in the rear being in danger,
-, - 49, xo,-,,-orI
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
The Hot Springs of Arkansas.
The Mountain-Locked
Miracle of the Ozarks.

The hot waters, the mountain air,
equable climate and the pine forests make
Hot Springs the most wonderful health
and pleasure resort in the world, summer
or winter Ii is owned, endorsed and con-
trolled by the u. s. Government and has
accommodations for all classes. The Ar
liDgton and Park hotels and 60 others and
200 boarding houses are open all summer.
MHaving an altitude Of 1000 feet it is a
cool, safe and nearby refuge during the
heated term in The south
For information concerning Hot Springs
address Q. +. Cooley, Manager Business
Mems League, Hot Springs, Ark.
For reduced excursion tickets and par
ticuars of the trip see local agent or ad-
dress W. A. 1urk, Gen'l Pass. Agent,
Southern Ry., Washington, D. &.
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QUICK SERVICE
to the
WEST and NORTH WEST
via
NORFOLK & WESTERN RY

The New Train leaving Bristol 2 p. m
daily, except Sunday, arrives in Cincin-
natl $50 next morning, indianapolis II :4C
a. m, Terre Haute l:37 p. M, ST. Louis
$50 p. M, Portsmouth 5:l5 a. m, Chilli
cothe 6:45 a. m, Columbus $3.50 a. m,
Toledo 1901 noon, Detroit 4:J5 p. m,
Chicago 500 P. m.
At Chicago aud st. Louis close connec
ton is made in Union Station with all
Trans Continental Lines for all points in
Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota, Washington,
Oregon, California and Alaska.
Through tickets to all points at very
low rates.
For all Information, call on or address
any Agent of the Norfolk & Western Rail-
way, or
W. b. BEvILL, NJ +. BRAGG,
Gen'l Pass. Agent, TRAY. Pass. Agt
Roanoke, Va. Roanoke, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
Lfuue1ed Ar

AT public DINNER In Paris the other
day the guests were astonished by
having liquefed air poured into their
glasses OF champagne. A year ago the
emperor Of Germany was offered a
glass OF liquefied air. lie raised the
glass in honor of science, but RETAINED
from I putting 1t to his lips; the lique-
,,eo AIR IN 1t would have burned them
Ike red-hot Goals.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
Good Advice.

Judge Noonan, of San Antonio. Tex
VINO Is a republican, but was elected
70 congress during the November !
landslide, is quite humorist On ons
occasion a Young lawyer who had ius,
osen admitted to the bar asked him for .
..,. VIVA. Is it.you want advice abou t9n
asked Judge Noonan blandly.
.vo.,,, certain lawyer has been telling
everybody that am donkey. Don't
hun for damagcsgr VI sue
, right him BY all means Ifvou.n.
siftings texas
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
Excursion Tickets.
Internal Exposition

Norfolk d Western Railway
Omaha Neb. 4 Kansas City Mo.
Choice OF two routes
Columbus 4 Chicago or Cincinnati q st.
Louis. Tickets on sale daily limited to
Nov. LIST, 1893,
TO THE SEA SHORE.
On July.6, 10, 20 and u aud August 3,
10, Ia ands -, Excursion tickets at one
fare will be sold to Atlantic CITY, Cape
May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, n. j., and
Ocean City, Nd, good for fourteen DAYS.
Apply to Agent Norfolk 4 Western
Railway, or
W. B. BkvILL, M.F. BRAGG.
Gen. Pass. Agt., TRAY. Pass. A I.
Roanoke, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
Queen Victoria Wear, Glasses,

Queen Victoria, who has OF late
taken to wearing spectacles in public,
mas Tor many years regularly bathed
ner eyes morning and evening IN weak
tepid tea. This old-fashioned remedy
was In favor with the duchess of Kent.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
How does she manage it9,
Soc to ne Erpectea,

hieks-I don't believe these stories
about people who lSill themselves FOR
love- I'm sure ! should never do that
Mrs. iiicks-its different with Won.
you only love yourseAf--N. Y. World
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THE BIG STONE GAP POST
AND DEPARTURE o.
TRAINS.
south AtInntic& Ohio.

East bouui-No. passenger leaves Iig Stone Gar
daily at 9;2l a. M, arrives ~ Bristol y 3J p. M
West bound No. ], passenger leaves Bristol -
p n. daily and arrives 90 Big Stone Gap Is p. m.
Connect0ns-No. connects with the h. 4 y a.
Double Tunnel.
Schedule in ELECT September 5th, 1897 STANDARD
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
Religion and wa

Every German soldier carries four
ounce religious book with the rest of
his personal equipment,
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LonisviIIe 4 NashyLlle.

Central time.
No. 81. Passenger daily.-Leayes Louisville \ 80
M, arrives Big Stone Gap 30 a. M.
No. 80, Passenger iJy--l.caves Rig Sion, Gar
7 :3S r. m. arrives 81 Louisville = - TN
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06
AN Astuto Woman.

Ions divorces never cost her anv.
thing said a Chicago woman to an.
other. ~ -
How does she manage it?,
she always selects an unmarried at.
torney TO take charge of her case and
marries him before he presents his
bill. Judge. '.''
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-10-06

st Paul never backslid when he
lime 10 poor boarding house. Rams
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Big stone Gapsnd rowelrs valley

STANDARD tine.l
r. \. Ayers, PreS't.
A. B. Eaton, Superintendent.
GENERAL OFFCEs Bio SroSE Gar. "a.
TRANSFERRING fer freight a1l passenger business
between the South Atlantic Il Ohio and Louisville 4
Nashville Railroads and the furnaces Of the Biz
Stone Gap Iron Co.
Ira ins leave the lnterment hotel a. follow.
Forh- \. Tram, gong east. 40 q. m.
west.......... 80 .. "a.
" 5. A. Il G. train, going sou'b..... $40 m.
norih....... 80 =. m.
For further information regarding freight and
passenger traffic, apply to
RI. J. Ayers. Sec,
Ayers building, BIO SroSE GAp Va.
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Earliest Autograph is Existence.
The earliest autograph in existence
Is that OF Richard II.