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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23

IT III VTILEs OF NI-E IOINTY:
desire d. announce that | am a candi-
.ltr i9r tine Office Of County and Circuit
''-it Clerk. Allow me TO say that ! have
a.'eg before asked for any office at the
a.ai. Of the people, and shoul6 | be
.'n'red with your support and election, l
''f. faithfully perform the duties of the
.1.o 90 tie very best OF my ability.
~Ihahhlus YOU in advance for your kind
a'i hearty support, which | hope to
i,,e.'e at The coming May election, | am
Yours very truly
7. B. HLLMAN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23

Rev. r. G. Matheson, Of Gate City,
occupied the pulpit of the church
here on last Sabbath, and preached
morning and evening.
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9E COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY.

FOR COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY.
hereby announce myself a candidate
ior the office of Attorney for the Com
m,nve,lth. | will appreciate any as
,~'ance rendered by my friends, and in
RETURN promise, if elected, to perform the
aa'lr. OF SAID office to the best Of my
ability. Very respectfully,
X. J.. KILGoRE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23
Good Roads in Our Sister
State.

AT a public meeting held in Greene
county it was resolved to ask the
Legislature for power to issue bonds,
not to exceed $125,000 the proceeds
to be used in the construction of mac
adamized roads. This looks like
business. That county, nor any
other county, could make a better
Investment. 1t is the only way to
obtain good roads. Under the pres
ent system, or rather lack of system,
they can be had in no other way.
With the amount proposed Greene
county should be able to build more
than fifty miles of good turnpike
roads. The great drawback to the
rural districts in this section is the
lack of good roads. The people of
Greene county will be doing a good
thing for themselves and they will be
setting a good example for other
counties to follow.-RogerSriUe Her.
aid.
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"A free stereopticon entertainment
will be given on Fridry evening in
the church. The views will embrace
views of the Cuban war as we'll as
Bible pictures.
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Analysis Virginia ana Of tasterp Ken
lucky Coke mad. by A. = Mrcrsatb
Renew your subscrip-
ton to the Post.

w NNTED-SEvsgtL rRuSfwOR rtif pfRSOSs
w Ia this STATE b. manage ohr u>iu'-S ~ ihsir own
aud is-asby cost ies. N ;, m,ihy nrisr Apfk con.
dnctsd si home. Salary ,irstxti 500 a !~,f rpi ~
p~cases--leapi,y. b1iaiiig, no more, No - > lazy.
uanlhl, SIS. Refer~sce. Esclose eel. -altsssei
s,sapei envelope, iIggEKHr y. HISS, rTesi hri. NJ.
c-icaso. Septl3sm
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Io lnl vorlr, OF WISE Cor>rY:

'' Irl VoriG> or WISE CorNry:
'.tely announce myself a candidate
'Nc Office of Commissioner of the
"~''cnae for the Western District of Wise
.'.'''' =" joe voted for at the ensuing
''i'- lection. J will be thankful for the
'''' oi any and all citizens. Ii the
eject we will perform the duties
'' '', ''ace 70 the best of nv ability.
Very Respectfully,
W. ID. Mcneil.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23
LIP

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is a most vaIu-
able remedy for all throat and lung aGec-
lions. 1t cures a cough or cold in one
day. Doses are small. Price % cents a
bottle.
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The Big Stone Gap Post.
THURSDAY. NIGH. %, 1899.
Clubbing Offer.
Notice to Candidates.

Candidates for Office at the spring cleo
'.n wishing 10 announce themselves i'm
tI, Posi- can DO so at the following rates:
f.r County office, $50. For District
.. 5000. Cash must accompany the
.uuccmCut.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23
LOCAL ITEMS.
W. W. Taylar went to Stonega
Monday on business.

f. II. Ould, Of Norton, spent Mon
day night in the Gap.
Rev. r. G. Matheson, Of Gate CITY,
preached at Stonega last Sunday.
Attorney w. S. Mathews went to
Wise Monday.
w. Fl. Roberts, of Wise, spent
Saturday night in the Gap.
Mrs. +. X. Dennis health is still
improving.
O. j. Buckley, of Norton, spent
Sunday with homefolks in the Gap.
James w. Fox left Tuesday night
on a business trip through Ken
lucky.
Hon. Patrick Hagan, of D%unganon-
n-the-Clinch, spent Monday night
in the Gap.
w. S. Morris, of Glade Springs,
spent a few days the past week in
the Gap.
Rev. |. B. Giles, of Pennington
Gap, spent Monday in the Gap on
return home from Conference at
Wise.
+. a. Sproles, the resident dentist,
went to Stonega Monday on profes.
business.
Miss Maggie Thomas after a
visit to relatives in this place
'eturned to her home at Corbin, Ky.
night.
There will be preaching in Trinity
Methodist Church on next Monday
hight. Quarterly Conference will be
leld Immediately after services,
Presiding Elder w. c. Garden will
Iold quarterly meeting at Stonega on
ext Sunday.
Misses Lizzie Polly and Mamie
ioodloe returned Tuesday morning !
a visit to Miss Maggie Penning- {
On at Dryden. {
Miss Bette Churchill left this {
Forming for Lebanon, where she will :
isit Miss Rosa Routh. >
Col. l.. \. Pridemore, of Jones
lie, spent Sunday in the Gap, en- ~
ute to Gate City, to attend circuit L
,urt. 0
A. NJ. Baker, who has been very l.
elk for several days past at the -,
sidence of his brother, WE. Baker, y,
improving some at this writing. y
DR.. J. G. Primer, the popular tc
Of Mendoza, spent Tuesday z.
ght in the Gap and went up to e
omega today on professional bust 3
SIS. X
S. p. Fleenor has been stepping =
werful high since Monday-its a
Y.
+. A. Sproles, the resident dentist,
mt to Coeburn today on professional
sineSs.
+. +. Scott, travelling salesman for
Virginia Coal and Iron Con pany,
mt Sunday in the Gap. -
Mrs. j. NJ. Lancet Rye Cove, Scott
died on the llth inst. from O
effect of a cancer. I
\Ir. f. j. Prescott, chief clerk,
ne down from Stonega last Friday h
ming to get the money for the
ginia Coal and Iron Company's &C
ular monthly payroll. p,
Hiss Dora Cox, who spent several
ks visiting her father, j. II. Cox, TT
the Gap, left Saturday morning
her home in Gate City. al
dog weighing one hundred and NJ
pounds was q passenger
10. 5 Sunday, billed for this place. Dt
was sen by Hon, c. f. Trigg +
a Washington City to his farm Ia
r town.-Abingdon Virgiaia@.
Iiss Jessie Wax, the accomplished
ghter of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. W.
X, of Preacher, spent last Thurs
in the Gap. M
RS. j. w. Kelly and children
t to Wise Saturday morning to WI
relatives.
RS. j. 2. Brahe, Of Turkey Cove, 8
her parents, Capt. and be
II. G. Slemp, in the Gap.
G. NJ. Peavler spent last FIJI
in the Gap on professional bust
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23
SPRING OPENING|

Having spent several days in the city, have
made a careful selection of dress goods for
our Spring trade. Don'tfail to visit our store
before buying your Spring costumes. We
have the newest designs in Silk Waist pat
terms, French Ginghams, Madris cloth, Per-
Gals, Dimities, Organdies and all kinds of.
trimmings for same. We have had our ladies'
and gents neck ware made to order in the
styles. Our new assortment of fades
belt buckles, waist pins and sets are going
fast. Every department filled with new goods.
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Ninety Per Cent.

Of the people are afflicted with some form
of humor, and this causes a variety Of
diseases, The reason why Hoods Sar-
saparilla cures when all others fail is
found in the fact that it efectually expels
the humOr. ScrOfu'a, salt rheum. boils
and all eruptions are permanently cured
by this great medicine.
Hoods Pills are the best family cathar-
tic and liver tonic. Gentle, reliable.
sure.
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1899.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.

And many thanks to my customers for their liner
al patronage through the past year and especially
through the LID SEASON, and as we are iust
aacontinuance of your patronage. for, as has been
my past custom. VIII continue to carry a full
a a first class Drug Store; Aside from a full line
Of Drugs and ChemIcals, ! have on hand an
es, Soaps. Sponges and Perfumes. STATIONERY.
in boxes, packages and 6uIkIall Of latest designs.
Mail orders will receive prompt attention. and
physicians prescriptions will also receive careful
attention and will be filled accurately and with dis
patch. Again thanking you for your kind patron
age, am yours truly,
j. w. kELLY
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

Auh A~hSLLLAANS UT SIhtI VT It0S
Is due not only TO the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which IL is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist n in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA Fro SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup Of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
OF the excellence of its remedy. II is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken.
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
L~orIsvILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NJ
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23
ELECTION.
FOR MAYOR

H., ave authorized to announce W. j.
"a, an independent candidate for
''' ~ The coming election.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23
Attention.

Parties from out of town whose
purchases amount to ten dollars and
up during the months April and May,
1899, we will refund their railroad
fare
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-23

Mrs. j. NJ. WILLIS,
The fashionable Milliner,
Big Stone Gap, Va.
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Durability is
Better Than ShOqu."

The wealh of the muli-
millionares IS not equal to
good health. Riches Wfhoat
health are a curse, and yet the
rich, the middle classes and
the poor alike haze, in Hoods
Sarsaparilla, a valaable as
sStant In getting and main
tanning perfect health. IT
neUer disappomts.
ScrofuIa Three years ago our son,
now eleven, had a serious case OF scrofula
and erysipelas with dreadful sores, dIscharg.
ing and itching constantly. He could not
walk. Several physicians did not help for
sixteen months. Three months treatment
with Hoods S%arsaparilla made him per-
fectly well. We are glad to tell others Of IT,"
Mrs. DAVID LAIRD, Ottawa, Kansas.
Nausea Vomiting spells, dizziness
and prOstratlon troubled me for years.
Had neuralgia, grew weak and could not
sleep. My age was against me. but Hoods
Sa%rsaparilla cured me thoroughly. My
weight increased from l25 to I43 pounds.
am the mother OF nine children. Never felt
so well and strong since / was married as l
do now" Mrs. NJ. A. WATERS, 1929 $50 St.,
Washington. ID. C..
EcZer1a-"W We had to tie the hands OF
our W year old son on account OF eczema
on face and limbs. No medicine even
until we used Hoods S~arsaparilla,
which soon cured" MRS. A. VAS WICK, l23
Montgomery Street. Paterson. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED

KNOW YOUR BUSINESS-IF YOUR
Refrigerator IS wasteful OF cold air, 1t
is needlessly expensive. For quarter
OF a century they have been building
and repairing RefrigeratOrs at y. =.
COFFR'S. 520 east Broad street. Both
'nhones my l7-lr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
THE COHEN co
RAILROADS AND RAILROAD MEN.
Chesapeake and Ohio y. NJ. &. As
The SOutbern's New Equipment.

The current number of Railroad Men
has an excellent cut Of Mr. George w.
Stevens, general manager of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Mr.. Stevens has occu-
pied his present position for about eight
years The record he has made as a
railroad man has probably not been sur
passed by that of any man in this country.
The Chesapeake and Ohio has prospered
under his management os ii had never
done before. and employees in every de-
partment speak of the great improve
ments he has made in the administration
of company affairs.
Mr.. Stevens's picture is published in
connection with an article of the Young
Mems Christian Association and reading
rooms of the Chesapeake and Ohio The
article accords 10 Observation-Disclosures Ste
Vens "a great deal of credit for the won
derful prosperity of these associations Al
present there are such at Clifton Force.
Gladstone. Hinton. w Va. Handley w
Va; Covington, Ky; RGssell. Ky; Ash
land, Ky. and Lexington Ky.
Since May LIST, the Southern has ordered
2S locomotives, 1000 box-cars. II passenger
coaches, and l,JC0 tons of steel rails.
weighing so pounds to the yard and over
100000 worth of steel brides. This is an
evidence Of prosperity such as few roads
can equal.
1t was stated at the meeting of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, ii
Washington, last week. that published
freight rates in the South are better OBJ
served in the South than in any section
of the country.
Mr.. Henry 7. Simpson. Superintendent
of telegraph of the Chesapeake and Ohio
has gone TO attend the session OF the
National Association OF the Superlnten-
| dents of Telegraph, which opens at vii
! mington. n. c., to. morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
Association "vievs.v

The Young Mems Christian Association
of Richmond has just issued a very at
tractive pamphlet. entitled Views" in
which the association, its worth. and its
claims on the city, are presented to the
people of Richmond I'm an interesting
manner. The booklet contains. first OF
all. a print Of the painting. Breaking
the Home Ties" fine print Of Sir George
Williams. the founder Of the association;
Of President Il. NJ. Smith. and General
Secretary 5. X. Mckee. There are
views" also. Of the association barber
shop and tOilot-rooms. Of the various
bathrooms. Of the bowling alleys and
gymnasium, OF the auditorium. and cut
of the directors and members. Between
these Illustrations are testimonials Of the
worth and possibilities Of the association
by men of worldwide reputation, proml-
nent men of North America, ministers OF
the Gospel of Richmond. Richmond edi-
tors, educators. and professional and
businessmen. The mechanical execu-
ton of the pamphlet is also attractive,
and altogether the eye is caught at once.
II Will serve 10 bring the association and
the people nearer together.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
THE COHEN CO.
FIGHT FOR THE CHURCH BOOKS.
,souire Lewis Has somewhat
Knotty Case to Decide.

The factional differences existing in the
Union Level Baptist church tcoloredl' oil
Fulton. were quite freely aired before
Squire ]. II. Lewis at the Henrico court
house yesterday. The point in contro-
versy was which faction should have the
control and custody of the church-books
The congregation was largely in evil
dence. Both factions were well repre-
scented, and they were very ready 20 give
their respective versions of the matter
at issue. 1t seems that some time ago
the question of calling pastor was taken
under consideration. one faction took
the ground that the church could not sup
mort a pastor and should not call one. Tho
other element, which claims 10 be In the
majority took the opposite view ana
elected Rev. Scott TO take charge OF lhe
work. The former faction embraced the
trustees of the church and the clerk. The
branch which had determined 10 nave
minister proceeded 20 elect new trustees
and demanded the church-books, when
the old custodian refused TO surrender.
,rhe appeal was made to the law TO wrest
the records from the old officials, and
mis- was what Justice Lewis was asked
20 do
The evidence was somewhat conflicting
and very much involved. 1t appeared,
however, that the new trustees TOOK the
probation TO have their appointment con-
firmed by the Circuit Court while the Ola
officials had not been so thoughtful on
this ground the Justice decided in favor
of the new trustees. An appea! VIII DC
taken TO the County Court.
Payne Smith (colored was also before
Squire Lewis, charged with misdemea-
nor. He admitted his guilt, and was let
on with payment Of costs and promise
not TO do so again
Charles Scott and George Reed. two 1T
tie negroes. who were charged with beat
ing Ella and Jake Ross, were fined $50
each by Squire Thomas. An appeal was
taken.
Colonel John +. Broaddus. Clerk of the
Circuh Court, is on a western tour, which
will include Chicago and Louisville.
a marriage license has been issued 10
Thomas j. Wescott and Hannah II. Skin
ner daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs David
Skinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
STREET RAILWAY MEN MEET.
Interesting Session Here Yesterday
nj the yirgiuiu Association.

The Street Railway and Electrical AS
ISOLATION of Virginia held its first annual
meeting at the Jefferson Hotel yesterday.
The Executive Committee met at n.
NJ. ana the general body was called to
order two hours later.
The following representatives of the
various companies forming the associa-
ton we've present: X. ID. Apperson, Staun-
ton Wa-) Street Car Company; Howard
+. Page, Norfolk and Ocean View Rail-
way Company; William ROxbOrough, Nor
folk Railroad Company; j. l.. Curtis,
General Electric Company; G. w. Uthoff,
Columbia Incandescent Lamp Company;
Allen +. Edwards. Southside Railway
and Development Company; Julian Bin
ford. Jr., Tower-Blnford Electric and
Manufacturing Company; f. r. Williams,
Richmond Traction Company; r. A.
Byrns Ohio Brass Company, New York;
William Todd, Virginia Electrical Rail-
way and Development Company, Rich
mond; r. w Trafford, Richmond Rail-
way and Electric Company; G. II. Phillips,
City Street Car Company, StauntOn; r.
ID. Mcclure, City Street Car Company,
Staunton j. a. Cooke, Richmond Traction
Company; w. +. Woodson, Lynchburs
and RiVermont Street Railway Company
II. =. Cowardin. Richmond Traction Com
EdnSs " L. w ll!llHlSg ~NOllOlh 0llttl
Railroad Company,
The reports OF the officers showed the
association 10 be in a very fourishing
condition. AS the organization has not
been in existence for twelve months, the
old officers were elected to hold over I'M
III the next meeting. These officers are:
Mr.. K. ID. Apperson of the City Street
Car Company, OF stanton, president
Mr. r. Randolph Williams, of the Rich
rrond Traction Company, vice-president
and Mr. II. p. Woodson, of the Lynch
burg and Rivermont Street Railway Com
pany, secretary and treasurer. Execu-
live Committee-Aiessrs X. ID. Apperson,
of stanton; r. l.. Williams, of Norfolk
ID. w. Flickwier, of Roanoke; IL. +.
Woodson, of Lynchburg; f. X. Williams,
Of Richmond
Track Grounding formed the subject
of very interesting paper read by Presi-
dent Apperson. and discussed by Messrs.
X. j. Williams. Cowardin, and Traford.
Mr. Woodson read paper. How TO
Increase the Revenue OF Electric Light
stations" which was commented upon by
Mr.. Apperson.
Mr. Il. r. Williams gave short talk
on Park Amusaments," I'm the course OF
which he detailed the experiences of the
Traction Company where all sorts OF at
fractions had been tried. He suggested
that the companies in various cities
should Cooperate in these undertakings,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
HEALTH OFFICERS TO MEET.
Physicians from This Country, CAM
DIV, and Mexico to Assemble Here.

CAPTAIN Ernest Wilt has received a
letter from Dr. Formento. OF New Or
leans. president OF the State and Pro-
vincial Boards OF Health Of North Amer
lea. dated the 9Th instant, giving further
details Of the conference Of this body,
TO be had at the Jefferson, on the 30
and 2lth of this month. The officers oil
1899 are President, Dr. Felix Fornent0,
New Orleans, La; Vice-President, DIT.
Peter II. Boga. Toronto. Ont; Treasurer,
DR.. Elzeon Pelleter, Montreal, Quebec;
Secretary, DR. J. n. Hartz, Indianapolis
Ind.
The order of proceedings will be as fol-
l. called to order by the president.
q Prayer.
3. Welcome.
Response by Vice-President On. Boga.
D. Call Of roll.
g. Report OF secretary.
Z. Report of treasurer.
s. Miscellaneous communications. notices,
etc. etc.
O. Presidents address.
The president address will be short
but appropriate to the occasion, and pa
trotic He will dwell more particularly
on a few "reminiscences Of his early days
In Richmond. where he says he Is not a
stranger to the dear old city for which
he has always had a grateful remem-
brance. The Doctor says he was very
happy in Richmond once. and adds: rs
it not strange l shall return to Old Viz
gnia after so many years as president
OF the conference? This conference as
it's name implies. is composed OF dele
gates of State and Provincial (Canada)
Boards of Health of the United States,
Canada. and Mexico. an annual reunion
Of practical. official sanitarians. with au-
thOrity TO act i'm their respective States,
whose opinion and influence go far to-
wards the making of health laws by
legislatures and municipalities.
"They are not amateurs, but profess
sional sanitarians representing and act
ing for constituting authorities. Most of
the States are represented in the confer
ence The Richmond meeting will be
the fourteenth reunion of the association.
Every year they meet I'm a different city,
and exhibit sanitary enthusiasm and bring
about necessary reforms and improve
ments in the locality and State.