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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
Cause for Gratitude.

al cannot speak too highly OF
Hoods 'sarsapalilla. 1t has cured
me Of . bad cough and given me a
good appetite. My little girl had a
stomach trouble and did not see a
we'll day up to the time she began
taking Hoods ssrsaparilla. This
medicine cured her." Mas. 7. n.
SUTLER, Stephens City, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

In the dim past, among the first distinct
features that appear in mythology or
didactic history, is that of feast or
frolic at the end Of an old year and the
beginning Of the new. Among the
Romans was the Saturnalia; among the
Teutons, the Yule-tide In other nations
it was known by some other name. And
still it continues.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

RECENT events at Habana and in
the Philippines give us an inkling OF
the trouble and expense 10 which our
newly attached dependencies are
likely to subject us, but an mixing
only. The possibilities of annoyance
in these dependencies are vast, says
the Richmond Dispatch.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
That TbrobD.ng Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands Of
sufferers have proved their matchess
merit for sick aud nervous headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easv TO take.
Try thsW. Only % cents. Money back if
not cured. SOLO Nv J. W. Kelly, drug,
gief
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
And Still the Wonder Grows.

Why selling furniture Cincinnati prices
this want TO get rid fH We want the entire upper stoy
our bud"g eruSjrey for clOing, and that the
giving away Our store is packed and want space. VITA
this furniture have lot of pictures in frames, and flames
without pictures, ranging all the way from ID cents up to $1,000
An assortment of mirrors from the hand up
higher pced ones Come and examine for yourself and be-
fed 1t is pleasure for to show goods and our ic,
Messrs Canes Garden, Kennedy, Gy and Miss Spect will M
pleasure in showing you anything you want to
Such complete line of goods in every department
before brought to this section All ask is
yourself
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

OFFICIAL reports show that the
Omaha Exposition paid all expenses
and left surplus of 100000 to be
divided among the stockholders.
The men who managed that splendid
enterprise certainly got a show for
their money.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
Underwear for Winter.

These rosts remind of winter. You will good hr
Underwear. We have heavy winter Undershirt which
for 20 cents and they going fast Drawers for winter -
We have genuine UNDERsHIRT which sell
$780, and then have others sell for 300 Come
them before they all gone large assortment of mems
shirts a NV all
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

The man who spends his time in
idleness is of no value to himself or
anyone else. and ought to be drum
ed" out of the community in which
he lives.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
Xmas is Coming.

Plumb buildings and cakes will then be in vogue. You
examine Groceries, Ctron, Olives, Pineappes, a>,
Currants, Soups Oysters Aprico Figs and all kinds of
Goods Just received some best quality French Peas which
sell for 20 cents Anything you want in the way of Groceries
from sack Of flour to pound Of bacon be had
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps.

cents Come and take your choice at prices ranging between
two Boys Caps 10 cents and up to 80 cents Boys Hats -
and up Boys Shirt-wasts rs cents; Mems Shoes ranging
from 81 % 81. 90; Chldens Shoes 30 Boy, S
from $3.50 up Ladies and Misses Shoes, at sI00. The
of our store is packed and iammed with Shoes.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

IT is thought probable that ar
rangements will soon be completed
for paying the Cuban troops out of
an emergency fund, to be repaid from
the Cuban revenues.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

IT strikes us If the business men of
the Gap would organize a business
club, or something of the kind, that
much good for the community could
be accomplished thereby.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
Judge Wells Married.

Judge T. G. Wells, of this place, and
Mrs, Nickels, Of Olntwood, were married
on the lst inst. at the later place, J, D..
norton officiating, We wish the young
folks much happiness.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

Of course, it does but little good, if
any, to oppose current customs, for most
people prefer drifting with the tide. We
should remember, however, that customs
may grow hoary with age and yet be
dangerous.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
Hardware.

Our house full of Hardware. Come and
stoves at $3.50 We have duplicated original order for
stoves twice and they are going fast They beat anything
brought to this section We selling Pocket Knives
which not be bought elsewhere for less than and
In saddles we can sell you anything you want all the way from
81. 80 o
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

HAvANA's Christmas, the last under
Spanish rule, was quiet one, extra
guards having been placed in all parts
OF the city to prevent any demon
stration
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

EVERYBODY should work for the
upbuilding of their town and COM
munity, and if each one does his duty
this will no doubt, be fairly pros
porous year. For town to be pros
porous the people living in it must
make it so.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

AN exchange says you can tell
more about a mans character by
trading horses with him than you
can by hearing him talk in prayer
meeting.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

"Understandest thou what thou read
est?" was an appropriate question pro-
pounded to an anxious reader, but after
hearing some of the modern singers, it is
appropriate to ask, Understandest thou
what thou singest?" A half dozen people
have all the books, aud the music is un-
known TO the audience. 1t is solo, a
duet, a quarieite, and probably executed
in perfect time and tone; but who of the
listeners can understand the words and
caich the meaning of the hymnY Between
sermonettes and quartettes, the Spirit of
God has been driven from many sanotuar-
les. and the members of such churches
should get on their knees and sing:
well may thy servants mourn, my God,
The church's desoation
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(dsmagogus). catslog (cataIogue).
dscalog (dscalosus). pedseos (peda-
gogus). The changes are certainly
suggested BY common sense; but who
ever heard Of common sense overcom-
ing. the power Of ususge where the
English language is concerned?
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The Ayers Mercantile & Mfg. Co.
Big Stone Cap Va.
FIIRNITIRE.

G: A. Vance has opened Furniture Store In the
Hale Building, at Wise, Va, and invites you to call
on him for any thing in the furniture line He can
Suits, $I2 and up; Bed Springs, $3.50 and up;
Chars 40 cents and up; Carpets, 10 cents per yard
ana up; picture Frames made to order while you
wait Afull line Of the very latest mouIoings always
on n hand: Also full line of Coffins and Caskes,
deals In Paints, Oils, VarnIshes, Sashes, Doors
Blinds and all kinds Of builders supplies. Call and
examine his stock.
Q. X. VANCE,
Wise, Va.
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How is the new year with you?
Work hard, live right, pay the print
er, and all will be right in the end.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

WHEN some people sees the collee-
tion basket it kills all the enjoyment
they have in religion.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

"strat is the gate, and narrow lis the
way, which leadeth unto life, and few
there he that find it," A man may get so
"broad minded" that he cannot travel in
"the narrow way" at all.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

The worst storm since 1892 is rag
ing throughout British Columbia
this week. The snowfall is almost
unprecedented.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

IT the new year proves prosper
Gus one to you, you will have to
work. No question about that.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

THE man who claims the world
owes him a living generally has
trouble in collecting his debts.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
SLING SHOTS AND
SAW DUST.
by Abe Gibbins.

Sinners will condemn q whole church
for the deeds of lis weakest member.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
RATES ~ ADVERT rsINa.

The above rates are for standing anvertise-
ments only.
E@LooAL ApvERrisExExrs will be charg-
cd for At the rate Of s cents per line for each
incertion.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05
Soap.

Come and get KEY Soap % If lol
complexion not rosy try Savon L., Heorope Blanc Whit
Clemantic Cream Complexion, of the different brands
Colgates Soaps we have for sale
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The Soldiers Grave.

Down, where the dogs tooth violet
And pale windfowers grow.
And ths rank sronds Of many ferns.
Der messy beds bend low.
Where ragged rows Of evergreens
Follow the rivers trend,
And the little red, sweet berries
A brighter coloring lend;
Where the ligttest breeze of summer
Comes whispering through the leaves,
And wonderful chequered pattern,
OF sunlight and shadow weayesi
And the river. ever moving.
With a sound that 10 like a moan,
Where the heart leaves nod to each other
A soldier sleeps alone.
-Euls Belle Young
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Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
Mailed for 25c. by G. |. Hood d Co.,
Lowell, Mass. A
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-01-05

but truly am full of power by the
Spirit OF the Lord, and of judgment, and
OF right, to declare unto Jacob his trans
erosion, and to Israel his sin. Hear this
| pray you, We heads of the house OF Jacob,
and rulers of the house of Israel, that
abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.
Thev build up Zion with blood, and
Jerusalem with iHiQuty. The heads
the eoi Judge for reward, and the priests
the cot teach for hire, and the prophets
the eof divine for money; yet will they
lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not tine
LORD IN the midst Of u.s. No evil shall
come upon us. Therefore shall Zion for
your sake be plowed as field, and
Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the
mountain of the house as the high places
Of a forest" Micah 3: S-I2)
II am fhe' good shepherd; the good
shepherd layeib down his life for The
sheep, He that is a breling and not a
shepherd, whose own the sheep are not,
beholdsth the wolf coming, and leaveth
the sheep aud feeth, and the wolfe snatch
eth them; he feeth because he Is hireling
and careth not Tor the sheep" (St. John
10: lI-l3.)
Too many of our preachers must be
SHRED" to preach nowadays. The first
inquiry made by some of them in search
of new 6ela, is mol 80 much whether he
is needed, or to the possibilities of doing
good, or to the harm that will come to the
flock should he not shepherd it. but as to
the probability of his getting good pay.
The practice of requiring specific saIsry
by subscription is, in our opinion, foreign
10 the spirit aud practice Of the new Tes-
lament scriptures, While this is true, it
Ia no wise relieves the church from the
luty Of Literally supporting the pastor
who gives his whole time to the care OF
ais flock.
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Old newspapers for sale at this
Office, 20 cents per hundred.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
WELL WATER SUPPLY.
Tests Begun Yesterday on Investi-
CATION Of 1t.

The Committee on Wells, in accord
ance with the decision Of the Water
Committee, commenced the investiga-
ton of the water supply east of the
city yesterday.
Deputy City Surveyor Phinney made
a survey from the Chamber of Com
merce wells east to Brighton Junction,
testing the water level in a number of
wells on the line. He found that the
level Of the water in the Chamber of
Commerce wells was seven feet below
that in the we'll at the grist mill at
Brighton Junction, the hight decl cas-
ing westward.
l.. }. LIE Conte, who was secured by
u A. Lindley to assist in the inyestiga-
ton of the subject, came up last night
and was put in possession of Mr.. Phin-
ney's data and will go out this morning
with Messrs. Lindley, Mckay and
Melster, to look over the ground. Mr..
Phinney will also run a line further
south and east, for further tests to
help determine the direction of the flow.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
RETURN OF HERMAN GRAU.
He Visited the Water Systems of
Both Kansas Cities.

Herman Grau returned yesterday
from an extended trip to the East,
looking we'll after his visit. While there
he visited Buffalo, New York and other
cities He witnessed the Dewey Parade
and says that no description can begin
to do justice to the vastness and beauty
of it.
While absent, Mr.. Grau visited
Kansas City, Mo-, and Kansas City,
Kansas, and by request, made an
investigation of their means and
methods of water supply, and will re-
port to the Water committee the results
when he gets his data arranged. He
found that the water plant at Kansas
City, Mo-, consisted Of settling basins,
covering about seven acres, into which
the water of the Missouri River is
pumped. That Of Kansas City on the
other side of the river, is a filtering
plant, butit is not entirely satisfactory.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

II. II. Grau has returned from his
Eastern trip. While in New York he
saw all there was to be seen of the
great Dewey celebration
George W. Stafford, formerly an en-
ploye OF the old firm of Huntington,
Hopkins q Co. of this city, but now
of Buffalo, n. Y, was recently here
shaking hands with old friends. Mr.
Stafford has been promoted to the posi-
ton of Travelling Freight Agent for the
entire system of the Southern Pacific
Company
j.. kruttsehnitt, General Manager of
the Southern Pacific Company, arrived
The record-union., 1899-10-29

SVO '1IIVISVO udId- MdXlmum tenn
pefature 62, minimum %, mean 80.
An area of high pressure overlies the
ROCKY Mountain region and is slowly
moving east. The pressure has fallen
along the Pacific Coast, and conditions
are such that a storm may come in
rapidly from the ocean.
The temperature has remained nearly
stationary except at San Francisco ana
san Diego, where there has been a fail
of 10 degrees.
NO rain has fallen in California. and
conditions have been more favorable
Tor raisin-making in the great valleys
than for several daYs past
The record-union., 1899-10-29
BERsAGLIERI GUARD BALL.
The Twelfth Annual Event Was an
ENJOYABLE Affair

The twelfth annual ball of the Bersa
glieri Guard was held at Turner Hall
last evening and drew a large attend
ance. About sixty couples took part
in the grand march, and all present
spent pleasant evening. The commit
tees were as follows
Arrangement-O. Giorgi Chairman.
A. Graziani, A. Caguicii, NJ. Carli and
z. Travers.
Reception-L. Caffaro and P. Ga
brielli.
Floor Director-F'red Boitano; Floor
Managers. Flora Grcssi, A. Benedetti
and Frank Boitano.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
ESTATE OF SPANG.
A New York Heir Desires Informa-
ton CAncerniup IL.

County Clerk Hamilton has received
a letter from Miss Eliza Hans of AL
bany, N. Y, stating that she had heard
that heirs of man named Spang were
wanted for his estate in Sacramento,
and that she is one. Miss Hans desired
to be informed as to the condition of
the estate.
Mr.. Hamilton has had the probate
records partially examined, but can find
no reference to anyone named Spang.
He thinks the New York heir has made
a mistake in the county, and that per-
haps there may be an estate in some
neighboring county.
Any person having information on
the subject that would be of interest
or value to Miss Hans is requested to
address her in care of J. H. Watkins,
145 Clinton street, Albany N. Y She
writes that she will gladly liquidate any
expense that might be incurred.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
FOURTH WARD CLUB.
Republicans Perfect Their Perma-
nent Organization.

The Fourth Ward Republicans met
in the Courthouse last night and effect
ed a permanent organization by the
election of the following officers for one
year: President, j. M. Avery; First
Vice President, Grove L. Johnson; Sec
ond Vice President, James o. Prewett;
Secretary, David Falconer; Treasurer.
F. L. Atkinson; Sergeant-at- Arms,
Phil Claguez.
standing committee on high jinks,
consisting of George Sherman, David
Barnes and Y. F. Gum, was appointed.
The club starts out with member
ship of 140 old-line, stalwart Repub-
licans, who are determined to make
the solid Fourth Ward the banner ward
of the city.
After the signing Of the roll by the
members present, Supervisor Gillis told
of his experiences at the first Repub'
lican meeting he ever attended, the
character of the speakers and the burn
ing questions that occupied the public
mind at that time He said that what
he learned at that meeting he had never
forgotten, and has been a Republican
ever since.
date for Trustee in the Fourth Ward,
addressed the meeting in a neat and
vigorous speech. He dwelt on ques-
tions that were likely to be considered
by the Trustees in the near future, and
spoke of the stand he proposed to take
on taxation, water and sewerage, so
that his friends and neighbors might
know just where he would be found
on these questions, if elected.
Vice President J. o. Prewett con-
graduated the club on the vim and
enthusiasm shown, and had no doubt
that the Fourth Ward would be solid
for Republicanism and expansion
The next meeting of the club will be
held on Tuesday in the Courthouse.
when an Executive Committee will be
named to pilot the candidates to vic
tory.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
a GOOD WOMAN GONE.
Death of Mrs. M. E. Cummings. an
Old Resident.

The death Of Mrs. NJ F. Cummings
a most estimable lady, occurred yester-
day at the home of her son-in- law
Robert ID. Muir, in lis city. Mrs
Cummings was highly esteemed by a
large circle of friends, who admired her
for her many noble qualities. Her last
hours on earth passed away calmly. AT
her deathbed were her husband, M. F.
Cummings (well known in connection
with the State Bindery, of which he
was the first Foreman), her daughter
Mrs. ii. j. Won Detten of Stockton, and
Robert d. Muir of Sacramento and
their six children
Her remains will be taken to San
Francisco for interment tomorrow. She
was native of the city Of Dublin, Ire
land, and 30 years of age
The record-union., 1899-10-29

in this city Friday night from Port
land He yesterday morning inspected
the work on the new steel bridge over
the American River, and subsequently
left for San Francisco by the way OF
Stockton.
DR.. A. d. Prentice of San Francisco
came up last night on a visit to his
grandmother, Mrs N. d. Goodell. who
is stopping in the city temporarily. DR..
Prentice returned from Manila on Fri
day on the steamer City of Sydney,
having been connected with the medical
branch of the army there.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
CompanY's G,s Ball

Ihe twenty ninth annual ball of Com
pany @, Second Infantry, N G. c.. will
take place on Monday evening. the
ooth, at Armory Hall. The annual bail
Oh Company G is an event in local mill
tary circles that is always looked for
ward to with interest, and this year
the company intends to fully sustain
the reputation in that line which it ha.
so long enjoyed.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
Wheelmen's Run To-Day

The Capital City Wheelmen are to
have a club run to Rocklin TODAY un-
der command of Captain Clay Cap,
tain Harms of the Oak Park Wheel
men will head party from that club
who will make the run with the Capital
Citys.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
Strorthman Ranch at Auction.

The splendid Strorthman farm on the
Sacramento side of the river four miles
south of F'reeport, will be sold at auc-
ton at 11:30 a. m. on Wednesday,
November 1st, by D. J. Simmons & Co.,
by oISfE of Court to close the estate.
All the horses, cattle and other live
stock, wagons, implements, ETC., will
also ha sold
The record-union., 1899-10-29
Robbed of His Watch.

A man named Hugh Wilson took
more liquor aboard last night than he
could conveniently handle, and while he
was doing so a crook relieved him of
his silver watch. The timepiece was
unsnapped from the chain. Wilson
knew nothing about how he lost his
property, and very little about anything
ole
The record-union., 1899-10-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
A Storm May Come in Rapidly
From the Ocean.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 2S.-Weather
conditions: The following are the rain
IallS for the past twenty-four hours
and seasonal rainfalls to date as com
pared with those of the same date last
season:
The record-union., 1899-10-29
A Farmer. InsoIyent.

Joseph Rodgers of Freeport, in this
county, yesterday filed a petition in in
solvency in the United States District
Court. Rodgers is engaged in farming
and butter making He owes So, 643 -,
and values his assets at S613.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
The Methodist Jubilee.

AT the Sixth-street NJ. E. Church to-
day the concluding exercises in con-
nect1on with the church's semi-centen-
nial, or Golden Jubilee. will be held
The principal features will be sermon
at IL o'clock by Rev. E. E. McClish of
the University Of the Pacific.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
Philippine Islands ON Canvas.

On Tuesday evening Jubilee Lodge,
Sons of St. George, will give. an enter
tainment at PythAn Castle, to consist
of stereopticon Views of the Philippine
Islands. These views are said to be
excellent, illustrating war scenes, places
of historical interest, etc.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
JOHN R. GENTRY IN
STRAIGHT HEATS.
The Famous PAGER Still Able 10
Hold His Own.
Easily Defeats Joe Patchen and Anaconda
at Los Angeles.

Patchen Came in Second in Both
Heats. With Keating's racer
Third-Time 2:O4A and 2:O314-
Eight Thousand People VIII
messed the Event-Results on
Other Tracks.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
The 85C Line of Taffetd
Silks

Has been strengthened again
and either the plain or change
able are scarce wanting shade.
They're the first quality sort,
heavy and with rich luster. The
late arrivals show the newest
shades. Castor, lizard, water
melon, geranium, moss, delft,
marine and puppies. Want a
waist, petticoat, dress or a bit
for trimming? You'll find it
here.
The record-union., 1899-10-29
Children's MerinO Underwear,
I5C and 23C SDocjaI.

This is the natural gray mer-
ino wear, well made and heavily
heeced. There are shirts only in
this lot and are finished around
neck and down front fly with
silk tape and stitching. They
are soft, and as warm as wool.
Chi1dren's usually increase in
price according to size, but we
have made two special prices on
this lot to make the item inter
esting. Sizes 1S, 20, 22 and I'd,
priced 15c. Sizes 26, 2S, so, 32
and "a, priced 23c.