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The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-08
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

The beef market is thoroughly sus-
tanned, thus far, but the arrivals for :he
week have been very heavy. and II Will
require an unusually active market t.
prevent lower prices. The total arrivals
for the week have included lSS cars for
Boston and lOl cars for export. The
quotations are steady at: Choice steers
S%Q9e. good steers, Sl4aSl2c. light and
cows. 7&qSc; extra heavy kinds, lll2 a
lie; good kinds 10i2Qlle. light kinds,
1ohQ10s4c; heavy fores 6Q6Ac; good
5%c; light, 5l2c; backs, 7q712c, rattles,
4aQ4&c chunks, 5%d6c; short ribs
11hQ1219c, rounds, 712@Sc: Pumps, ia
1Sc; rumps and loins 14Ql5c; loins, l5q
l7c.
The pork market is quiet and un-
changed. Trade has not been very salts
factory since the very hot weather set
in Lard is quiet, and rather easy though
not quotably changed.
New York Sept 7,-Tallow. dull; city,
81; per pkg 3% country (pkgs free), 3l4
GAS, as to quality.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-08
The Old Tannery Burned.

The most expensive fire Skowhegan
has had for ten years occurred, Saturday
night, when the plant of the Leland
Tanning Co. was burned to the ground.
The buildings were the property OF
the Skowhegan Water Company, were
old, and not very valuable, but served
the purpose for which they have beer
used for some 10 years, the tanning OF
leather ny secret process with acids
aud the finishing of this leather. The
owners were NJ. I. Allen and Geo. l..
Nay, both of this town, honorable and
enterprising business men.
Fire was discovered about 10 O'Clock
in the evening aud the alarm given, but
when the tiremen got to the place, which
was nearly four-fifths of mile from the
engine house, the fire had got such head.
way in the large, open wooden building
that it could not be saved
The firemen got two streams on from
a hydrant OF the water works near by
and wet down buildings which were in
danger, and later the steamer got q
stream of water on from cistern on
Water street about 1000 feet distant.
The loss on stock and machinery is
estimated at $4,000. The market had
| been dull of late and small shipments
had been made for some weeks, and az
| unusually large stock of the manufact.
ured product, finished ready for ship
ment, was on hand. Thus the loss on
stock was large, and the insurance there.
on was but $1,000.
The insurance on the machinery and
interest of the company in the building
was "a, 800 and the loss considerably
exceeds this amount. There NAV be
some salvage on the hides in process OF
tanning In the watts and on the boiler,
but the other stock and machinery tools
are dead loss.
The Water Company carried no in.
surance on the building and its value,
before improved by the Tanning Com.
pany, was not above few hundred
dollars.
The origin of the fire is unknown. II
was first discovered In the engine room.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14

Rev. r. G. Matheson, of Gate City,
filled the pulpit at the Southern
Methodist Church last Sunday.
Amos Jenkins, aged 70 years and
Mary Brown aged Is years were
married in Lee county recently.
No one can do anothel'S work for
him. If it is not done by each one
for himself, it is not done at all.
Ebert Crockett (coloreI) died Sun
day night from the effects Of paraly-
sis, after an illness of several weeks.
f. a Stratton, of johnson City,
spent Saturday night in the Gap en-
route to Dickinson county on busi-
ness.
The small pox at Middlesboro is
thought to be about stamped out and
the quarantine will be raised in few
DAYS.
Esquire d. L. Price, of Corbin,
Ky, spent last Saturday in the Gap,
en- route to Mendoza and Bristol, on
a visit to relatives. While in the
zap he was the guest Of DR.. Frank
Lindsey.
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Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld
Ill, makes the statement, that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was hope
less victim OF consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and well; now does her own
homework, and is ds well as she ever
was. Free trial bottles Of this Great
Discovery at j. w. Kelly's drug
store. Large bottles 90 cents and
$l.00. 6
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14

Old newspapers for sale at this
,flice, 20 cents per hundred.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14
Suggestion for Mayor.

Mn. EDIToR:--As suitable man
for Mayor Of Big Stone Gap allow me
10 suggest the name OF DR.. A. j.
lloback. lie is thoroughly familiar
with town affairs and would give US
q good buSine>s-like administration
That is what we need above every
thing else. Possessed Of great
amount Of courage the Doctor would
perform the duties Of the Office with
ont fear or favor. lie would make a
No. ! mayor VoTER.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14

The two-year-old son Of w. L..
FurgaSon, Of Bolton, Miss, had
whooriug cough. after several
physicians had prescribed for him,
without giving relief" writes Mr..
Furgason, 81 persuaded my wife to
try % cent bottle Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy The first dose had
the desired effect, and in forty-eight
hours he was entirely free from all
cough | consider your remedy the
best in the market, especially for
and recommend it at all
times" The % and 90 cent sizes
for sale by J. w. Kelly, druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14

Miss Ida Bruce returned Tuesday night
from visit to relatives at Styckleyvillc.
/ Va.
G. a. Honaker, formerly editor Of. the
Wise County News, published at Wise,
spent Tuesday night in the Gap en- route
TO Bristol, where he ha. accepted posi-
F"16n the Bristol Times.
Nv. D. B. Vent, captain Of the
Big stone Gap base ball nine. has had
the bail ground at the race track
much improved. The diamond has
been beautifully graded and is now in
first class condition The grading
was done by W. VI. Young.
We see from an exchange that the
Penitentiory authorities has decided
to 90 slow in regard to sending after
prisoners for the State prison, espec-
tally in Southwest Virginia, on ac-
count Of smallpox. They fear that
Che disease would be carried to the (
pcniienhary by some prisoner and
they think it best to leave them in
he jailo for a time.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14
Badly Burned.

Beverage y. Gilly, the fve-year.old
son Of 6. NJ. Gilly, who lives up in
the valley. was badly burned last
Friday. He was in the field with his
father, who was burning some brush,
and the little fellow, in the absen>e
Of his father, went too near the fire
and his clothes caught and he was
badly burned about the abdomen.
Ills recovery is thought doubtful.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14

The Best Liniment.-"Chamber-
lain's Pain Balm is the finest on
ear'h,' write Edward u Parker. of
Plains, Ga. This is the verdict Of
all who use it. For rheumatism,
anne back, spi4ins, swelling, and the
Numerous slight ailments and acct
dents common to every household,
thiS liniment has no equal. With
it in the house, a great deal of pain
and suffering may be avoided. For
sale by j. ". Kelly, druggist
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HE Big Stone Cap Post.
LOCAL ITEMS.

t n. -four and Maple Syrup
at W. W. Bickley's.
War, war, war; is all the cry now.
r. X. Fox is visiting homefolks in
the Gap
, Capt Henry Taylor spent last
Friday in Bristol.
=. NJ. Reason, of Olingcr,. was in
The Gap Tuesday.
W B. Kilbourn and wife went to
D.'toi last Friday.
Capt Alb. Eaton spent Sunday
with his family in Bristol.
It is thought the frost has killed
all the fruit in this section.
L. / Irvine went to Wise Mon
''' on professional business.
Use Royal Crown Flour. the best
''' w. al W. W. BickIey's.
b. }. Kelly, Of Stonega, spent a
'7" days in the Gap last week.
Mrs. Shade Polly is visiting her
mother at Gate City this week.
As result of the food 200 families
''' homeless at Columbus, Ohio.
". W. Buckley went to Bristol
'''' Friday and returned Saturday. /
Miss lura DcBusk, of DRYDEN. |
Gap. r"e :" -"
Those who are anxiou, to fight the
l. 3p'"'"rds may yet get chance to
D. D. Fields, of Whitesburg. XIV.
.p'G' few days in the Gap this
". D. llorselcy. proprietor of the
Friday. - ''''O' '"''
J. A. Kelly went to Bristol last ;
er festival.
NJ y" =. Robinson, the Insurance ,
e,"' went u to Bristol last Friday and
''arned Saturday.
p lom Gent Anderson spent last i
,"u'S VIA night in the Gap en- route
70" Wise to Abingdon.
w., "e :, understand that Mr.. John NJ.
I'v ~' OF Bristol. father of W.
''0"sll' Of this place, is seriously
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14
Broken Leg.

Us Dr. q. B. Made was getting on
hi, horse Monday afternoon in front
of his Office on Wyanlotte Avenue
the animal became frightened and
threw the doctor oft, breaking a bone
IN hi, right leg. While the wound
is not serious yet it viii be some time
before lac will be able to Use his leg.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14
Our First Spring Opening.

Our first opening for the spring season will
begin April 9TH, 1885, and we assure you we
will show you the most attractive line of
Millinery ever displayed in Big Stone Gap.
We have at the head of this department the
accomplished young lady, Miss Bard. All
whom she served in this line in our fall Mil
linery will be pleased to know of her return to
take charge of the immense Spring stock,
which we will show this season. Any Onel
sending from abroad can rest assured that
Miss Bard will give them the latest styles and
the finest work that can be produced, with theI
assurance on our part that you would give us|
your patronage. We have brought to your
town the largest and most up-to-date
that can be produced in the markets.
Thanking you for past patronage and ask
ng continuance of the same, we are
Yours respectfully,
j. MI. WILLIS & co.
Big Stone Gap, Va.
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Little Chick.

This thrilling Romance is now
issued in book form. Sent by mail,
Price 30 cents. =. Q. stamps rcceiv
cd. Address, ). i. ADAMS,
tt Big Stone Gap, VI.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the East Big Stone Gap
Land and Improvement Company is
called to meet at the law Office OF r.
I. lH!ne in the town of Big Stone
Gap, Va, on Thursday, May 9th,
1898, at the hour Of 10 a. m.
Il. Il. IRVINE, Pres.
by |. y. JOKES, Secy. 1918
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14

d.. c. N poayelcr, Of Br.al ne c,.
,1c e1ea'.sf eW bs M. So.
zap fridsy, 2snd April. All vino are
afflicted with troubles in his line should
take The opportunity TO zee him. "a he
seldom visits this place. He conc. thi.
time at The carn,.t solicitation of tho
physicians Of the surrounding country.
We understand that Mr. Jos. !. Kelly
viii IN all probability be candidate for
mayor Of Big Stone Gap at the coming
municipal election.
Big stone Gap Volunteers. with j. ?.
bul'i't ~ Captain. Had their first drill AZ
the race course yesterday afternoon. Bob
Garden came in first, but the Captain gave
him close second, all good evidence Of
good running qualities and we believe will
make strong Company in the coming
war
W. a. :. Lee, prominent timber man
OF Johnson City, spent TUESDAY night in
the Gap on his return from business
trip over the CIiuch vallcy road
r. Honick spent to Friday in
Bristol.
We have a few onion sets.
5. 4. IIoBToN d Co.
WANTED-A reliable white eill
to do cooking and general housework
for family. Country GIL preferred.
Apply to S. r. lessee, Big Stone
Gap, Va.
Mrs. 5. w. Wax and daughter, Of
Preacher Creek, were shopping in the
Gap Tuesday.
Mrs. Killinger, Of Corbin, Ky, is
listing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
;. Patterson, in the Gap.
The languor so common at this
eason is due to impoverished blood. :
Iood's Sarsapdrilla cures it by en-
iching the blood. II
w. D. McNiel, of Tacoma, was in
ne Gap Tuesday en- route home from y.
ohnson City, where he had been on .
visit to relatives. -
The Southern Methodist churc, at n
rcecher Creek is now completed, andy =
will be dedicated on the 9th SuGKp;
~ in May. n n
Mrs. r 6. Johns, Mrs. C.. D. mi
unkle, Mrs. \. O'Neal, Mrs. and be
ISIS Smith, all of Stonega, were in in
e Gap last Friday shopping. wa
John Farmer has moved back to
e Gap again and occupie, w. H. pei
ampler'S property on Wood to
venue. pm
Judge II. s. X Morrison, of Gate IA
ty. spent Monday in the Gap and ~,
Monday night for Richmond, Ky, ~,
professional business. I
81 feel it my duty to give You a the
thlul statement of what Chambe
ms Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
medy did" writes !. :. Collins, Of g.,
ore, S. c., 81 had child about
, years old, that had the diarrhoea ' -:
two months. | tried all the best t.
own remedies, tut none gave re.
;. When this remedy came to -
I'd, gave it as directed, and in
, days the child was completely
ed" Sold by j. w. Kelly, drug 4
!. hi,
lisscs Edna and Lucy Barstow, of o. o. IL
mega, spent couple Of days in ,Is
Gap last week visiting friends =, "' T.
doing their Easter shopping. =: :" ~
he growth If the human head befo
tinues until the age of twenty is
he'd, though it is practically com r
ed at the end Of the seventh year. lain
Ii,s Alice Kennedy gave a birth cant
party at her home at Eas. Big Plai
Re Gap lat Friday night. \ all
Der Of her young friends were 'lm'
ent aud enjoyed pleasant even nam
dent
0 secure an abundant growth Of :; ;"' =;
, use Halls Hair Remover or, If ~
esSing an abundance, it may be " .''r
lookinp fnplv hv usiur tho Rp- '"iO
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-04-14
Before
Retiring....

take Ayers Pills, and you will
sleep better and ,Sake i'll better
condition for the days work.
Ayers Cathartic Pills have no
equal as a pleasant and effect
ual remedy for constipation.
biliousness, sick headache, and
all liver troubles. They are
sugar-coated, and so perfectly
prepared, that they cure with
out the annoyances experienced
IN the use Of so many of the
pills on the market. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Cathartic
Pills. When other pills won't
help you, Ayers is
THE PILL THAT WILL.
The herald., 1898-01-16
The Words That Help

Kind words do not cost much; they
never blister the tongue or lips, and we
have never heard of any mental trouble
arising from this quarter. Though they
do not cost much, yet they accomplish
much. First, they help ones good ma
ture and good will. Soft words soften our
soul; angry words are fuel to the flame
of wrath, and make it burn more fiercely.
Secondly, kind words make other peo-
pie good-natured. Cold words freeze
people and hot words scorch them, and
bitter words make them bitter, and
wrathful words make them wrathful.
There is such rush of all other kinds of
words in our days, that it seems desira-
BILE to give kind words chance among
them. There are vain words and idle
words, and hasty words, and spiteful
words, and warlike words. Kind words
also produce their own image on mems
souls, and beautiful image it is; they
smooth and quiet and comfort the
hearer; they shame him out of his sour
and morose and unkind feelings. We
have not yet begun to use kind words in
such abundance as they ought to be
used.-Pascal.
The herald., 1898-01-16
A Story of the Kaffir King

Once, and only once, Is the colossal in
tellect of Barney Barnato known to have
unbent over light literature. AS rule
the great man did not waste his time in
reading. But once, when he was very
much worried over finance and COM
planned that he. could not forget his
work." Mr.. Raymond lent hin" "The Story
of the Gadsbys,' and got him to read it;
and Barney found forgetfulness, and
thus he spoke unto his friend: do you
know, put it in my pocket when went
down to the Office and, looking at it
again, 1 sat there till had finished It.
I did what I do not remember to have
done before, and clean forgot a board
meeting. c. reminded me of the meet
ing, but I sat to finish" But Mr.. Ray
mond could not get him to read anything
else. "It took too much time" Unhappy
Barney! If he had taken course Of
Rudyard Kipling instead of the brandy
and soda treatment he might not have
put an end to himself at 44.-St. James
Budget.
The herald., 1898-01-16

A pretty conceit for brooch is a
stone, the reptiles shell covered with a
network Of gold filagree set with tur-
quoise.
Beads hold an important place in the
composition of collars. Dark agate or
black steel beads compose ornaments
that have the advantage of being suit
able to demi- as we'll as evening
dress. For youthful throat a necklet
of rose tinted coral beads is becoming
and quite the vogue, coral having been
reinstated in favor. The more usual
way is to string them in several rows
passed through upright slides set with
diamonds, but this method has been i'm
proved upon and replaced by another, in
which the rows of beads are mounted
on a light invisible framework that
holds them in position. If diamonds
are added 1t is in the form of pierced
beads introduced amongst the others
so as to compose a geometric. design-a
check or key pattern for instance; the
latter looks less formal when arranged
obliquely. Diamonds set in plain rows
are treated in the same way, not placed
close together like the beads, but with a
wide space between each row, and so
fastened to the frame that a piece Of
wide ribbon velvet may he slipped in be-
hind the jewels, or narrower velvet be
laced backwards and forwards in Van
dykes.
The herald., 1898-01-16
WHAT WOMEN EAT AND DRINK
Physician Who Thinks They Need
instruction in the Art

1.-THE longer 1 live," said the house
physician at one of the big hotels to a
Chicago Herald reporter, "the more I
am lost in wonder at and admiration
of the female stomach. That abused
organ, cabined, cribbed, confined in a
corset two sizes too small, can endure
more and come up smiling after more
Knockout blows than any pugilist that
ever stepped into the ring. The average
woman at hotel is offered a world of
things to eat and does not know what to
eat. Here is a list of the things that
were slowed away at my table yester-
day by a spirituelle creature, Weighing
not more than ninety-five pounds and
measuring seventeen inches about the
middle: Soup, fish with rice sauce, olives,
sliced green cucumbers, sweetbreads,
turkey with heavy dressing, grouse in
cases, underdone potatoes, asparagus,
cheesed caulifiower, two helpings of lob
ster a la Newburg, lemon pudding, ice
cream, cakes, Roquefort cheese and cof-
fee. Antedating the coffee, the liquids
were a glass of white wine that she
drank with her intended, and a quart
bottle of beer that she split with her
father. No, I was not called in to attend
her. That is a usual thing with her. I
weigh 1876 pounds and take a great deal
of exercise. My dinner consisted of a
light soup, stale bread liberal helping
of beef, some peas, asparagus, cheese
and coffee. That was plenty, if not too
much"
The herald., 1898-01-16
Good Cooking Attracts

"Put it any way you choose" said a
recent speaker, herself woman, "to the
vast majority of mankind home means
cookery A woman's domestic power
and influence are, in most instances, in
ex act proportion to her ability to cook or
to command good cooking. The old
phrase, "a notable woman, means above
and beyond everything else skill in
housewifery, and it means this just as
much today as it ever did. 1t is very
democratic standard, for it applies no
less to the tenement house woman than
it does to the mistress of score of SER
wants, but it is none the less forcible for
that. Like love, housewifery levels all
ranks; it is common ground whereon
all women, be they high or low, rich or
poor, must meet, the only aristocracy
that 1t admits being based upon ex-
cellence.' New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-01-16
Boarding House Soup

The proprietress of Brighton board
ing house was musing over her menu
In her company sat the lady who had
just sunk her $4,000 in the concern and
who was being initiated into the mys.
teries of the profession. Now, then
DEAR" said the principal. "soup-what
shall we call it?" "Well," replied he,
companion. Il suppose that depends up.
on what it is made Of" "Ah. ask rather
upon what it is not made of. But, OF
course, as you are now one of us, don't
mind telling you that, though 1t Is most
nutritious article of diet, 1t is manufac-
tured from the little ct ceteras which
our guests leave on the edges of Their
plates" "Then think you had better
put it down as 'potage lomnibus.' -
London Society Journal.
The herald., 1898-01-16
She Inherited It

Eyer daughter has beautiful touch
for the pianny, Mrs. Mulligan," OBJ
served the visitor, with an admiring
glance at the eldest Miss Mulligan, who
was pounding away at a tuneless in
strument like the piston rod of a six
horse power gas engine.
'It shows yer good sinse that We can
understand that same" said the proud
mother. There is some ill-natured peo-
pie as sez she can't play. Why, she can
kape on loike that for hours togither!
Can't play, indade!"
"She's moighty fond of moosic. by the
same token?'
CAV coorse! And it's only material she
should be. It's inherited. Didn't her
grandfather have his head split open
wild cornet at a temperance picnic?"
-Pearson's Weekly.
The herald., 1898-01-16

they go broke, they can just go to bed,
and I'll give them nice cup of coffee In
the morning.
''I do not admit everybody who applies
for membership. No, indeed! always
judge by appearances, for the ladies' of
the club are very particular.
''The clubroom is nice large room,
and we have two poker tables and one
small card table.
1--WE began our first game Saturday
and ended it at l o'clock Monday morn
ing, played just exactly thirty-two
hours. the players not leaving the tables.
I play myself for I love the game as
dearly as anyone. My husband-he is
not allowed in the room-prepares the
refreshments"
There are now twelve members belong
ing to the first ladies " poker club in
California San Francisco Call.
The herald., 1898-01-16
ATTENTION LADIES-POKER CLUB
now organized for innocent amusement;
apply at once, before membership closes;
no gents. S34a Howard st.

Mme Rudolph who runs the club, was
teller of fortunes before she entered
her new sphere, and for reason for
adopting 1t she says: II did not like the
spiritualistic business. I was insulted
too often, so adopted a new business,
where can make better living. 1t is
easy to run a poker club on from SO to $4
day.
"How do do it? Well, there is no fee
for membership, but take so much for
the kitty and in return give the ladies
some liquid refreshments. The limit
is quarter and the chips are cent
apiece.
1.-THE women go perfectly wild over it
here. In fact, one lady who was here to
see me about Joining got so enthusi-
astic that she up and kissed me.
II have little bedroom, where in case
The herald., 1898-01-16
Mrs. Mullock, Agriculturist

The queen has been graciously pleased
to accept a prize Cheshire cheese from
Mrs. Mullock of Pulford. near Chester.
Mrs. Mullock, who is tenant farmer on
the Duke of Westminster's Eaton estate.
is one of the most skillful makers of
Cheshire cheese; She has won the
champion prize at Cheshire dairy show
several times, the last occasion be-
ing only a month ago, and has dis
tinguished herself at various shows In
the country. Some years ago, when the
late Duchess of Teck distributed the
prizes at the Cheshire show, Mrs. Null
lock then took the champion prize, and
her royal highness accepted one of the
cheeses.-London Telegraph.