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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
WIN. SLEMP
Appointed Deputy Revenue
Collector for This District.

VIM. Slemp, of this place, has re-
ceived notice that he has been ap-
pointed Deputy Revenue Collector
for the 4th division of the 9th District
of Virginia. This division consists
of the counties OF Lee, Wise, Scott.
Dickinson and Buchanan.
w. B. kilbourn, the present deputy
collector resigned few days ago to
take effect on the first of February,
and Mr.. Slemp was appointed to take
his place. Mr.. Kilbourn resigned to
accept a position with a prominent
Baltimore shoe house and will go on
the road after the 1st Of next month.
He has been under contract with
these people since the 18th of last
November, at which time he thought
his successor would be appointed in a
very short time.
Mr.. Kilbourn has held the Office OF
deputy collector over four years and
two wears and eleven months of that
time has been under republican adj
ministration. which fact within itself
shows that he must have been giving
perfect satisfaction or else he would
not have been retained, and is, we be-
lieve. the last democrat in the state
leaving the revenue service.
Mr.. Slemp is well known to many
of the readers of the Posi-, and Is a
prominent business young man, and
is a splendid party worker. A better
experimentation the republican
ranks-could not have been made,
AID we feel sure he will give satisfac-
ton.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
New Firm.

J. r. Kidd and j. S. Beaman, the
old firm of Kidd d Beaman, has de-
solved partnership and j. r. Kidd
has formed partnership with VIM.
Beaman. brother to j. S. Beaman, so
the style of the firm will not be
changed and still remains Kidd IL
Beaman.
These gentlemen are well known,
and are first class workmen and make
all kinds of furniture at reasonable
prices. Their shop is on Wyandotte
avenue near the Baptist church.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
An Editors Life Saved by Cnam3erlaln's
Cough Remedy.

During The early part OF October, 1896,
| contracted bad cold which settled on
my lungs and was neglected until feared
that consumption had appeared in an in
cipient state. was constantly coughing
and trying to expel something which |
could not. became alarmed and after
giving the local doctor trial bought n
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and the result was immediate improve
ment, and after had used three bottles
my lungs were restored to their healthy
state.-B. $. EDWARDS. Publisher OF The
Review, Wyant. III. For sale 10y j. W.
Kelly, druggist. IS
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
FROM STONEGA.
irritating,

SroNEGA, VA. Jan 30-The weather
is putting on airs; and that is why
our prophets predict that we will
have cold weather in winter.
The two-faced month leaves us
this week; then as the days lengthen
then cold will strengthen.
The Lodges that meet here weekly
have installed their officers-elect for
the ensuing year, viz:
|. o. o. FL. L. Edwards, n
G.; w. Il. Pannell, V. g.; S. R.
Pickering, Sec'y.; w. b. Parr, Chap
w. C. Davidson, Treas.
X. of P.-W. l.. Sempkins, c. Co.,
j. NJ. Young, V.C.; Geo. R. Mars,
X. of r. & S.; Jas. H. King, Prelatei
ID. P. Duffy, NJ. Of Exch.; John
Norton, NJ. of |.
Daughters of Rebekah.-Miss Glida
Mars, N. e.; Mrs. n. G.. King, V.
g.; j. II. King, Chap; Miss Cora
Broadwater, Sec'y.; Mrs. Cynthia
Ramey, Treas.
The Jr. 0. U. a. NJ. list of officers
and also those of the f. and a. Nj.
will appear next week.
The colOred people have a -four
iShing lodge that meets in hall OF
their own on hillside up the Trot.
Will have something to say about
this order in future issue.
The Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per was observed in the Presbyterian
church here on last Sabbath morn
ing. Rev. w. o. Stephens, the pas
tor, conducted the service, which
was solemn and impressive. The
evening service was in charge OF Rev.
John Cook, of the Methodist church,
and he preached stirring sermon on
the never failing care of the Almighty
for His people, when they hold to
His promises with genuine faith.
Regular preaching services next
Sabbath morning and evening, by
the pastor.
The StOnega entertainment club
gave one of their weekly soirees at
Mrs. Prescott's home on Friday even
ing last. Misses Bell Slemp and
Lizzie Polly were the guests Of honor.
and most enjoyable time was spent
till the wee sma hours of the follow
ing morning, when the happy COM
pany departed to rest for the duties OF
the morrow.
Miss Slemp returned to the Gap on
Saturday and Miss Polly remained in
Stonega to enjoy few days Of social
ity with friends here.
Mrs. Walters, wife of the mine
supt.. Chas. Walters, arrived in town
last Friday and they have gone to
intending 10 make THIS
their future home.
John &. WANT and II. NJ Reed and
their families have removed to Dor
chester, where they will be at home to
receive friends after Feby. LIST.
Il. b. Kinzer and Miss Evaline
Wade were married on Wednesday
evening by Rev. w. q. Stephen, at
the home of Mrs. Geo. Mullins, who is
a sister of the bride. May their cup OF
happiness always be full is the wish
OF their many friends.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
IF The Cap Fits, Wear It,"

If you are suffering from the conse-
quences of impure blood ,-have bois
pimpes or scrofula sores if your food
does not digest or you suffer from catarrh
or rheumatism, you are the one who
should take Hoods SarsaparIla. 1t will
fit your case exactly, make your blood pure
and cure salt rheum, scrofua, rheumatism
dyspepsia, catarrh, and give you perfect
health.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Nom
irritating,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
S6 A WEEK TO START.

We want intelligent ladies. or gentle
men, to accept permanent position IN own
town salary to start So week. guaran-
teed. aud commission. Many make from
SI2 to s24 a week. You can devote all or
your spare time Send stamp for full par
ticulars. Address, The BELL CoMpANr,
nsnt g PHILADELPHIA. Pa. 42-49
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01

xxrAyTED-sEvRRAL BRIGHT AND HONEST
wv persons to represent US as Managers ID TINS
and close BY COUNTIES. Salary $500 year ana OK
peu-es Straight, bona-dde, no more, no less sa,a'
Position permanent. Our references. any pnls y. y,
any town Il is mainly Office work conducted a,
home. Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. TnE DoxnIos coSrAsr, Dept j. Caioago'
Ssp2S-6m
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
GOEBEL SHOT
From Ambush as He Was
Entering the Capitol
Grounds.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. 30.-llon. VIM
Goebel, gubernatorial contestec was shot
this morning from ambush az he was
entering the capitol grounds. He is not
yet dead but cannot live. The bullet was
fired from the side window of the thud
floor of the executive building.
Five shots were fired, and it is not
known how many took effect
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
pUBLIC TAKE NOTICE.

We wish to thank our many friends for
their liberal patronage through the Holidays
and through the past year. We take pleas
IRE in announcing that we will continue bus
mess at the same old stand and respectfully
invite YOUR attention to THIS SPACE from
time to time to see what we have and what
we arc going to do.
Wishing all happy and prosperous New
Wear. we are Respectfully,
]. w. KELLY, Druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01

GINS. w. 10, eli, Of Middlesboro, is
in town this week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01

Messrs. 3 II. and ID. 6. Sewell. Of
'Ionesville. spent Tuesday in the Gap
on business.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01

Mrs. Sallie A. Bailey, who is teach
ing school at Dorchester. spent Sun
day with homelolks in the GAP.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01

IL think | would go crazy with pain
were it not for Chamberlain ; Pain Balm,
writes Nr. ". II Stapeton, Herminc, Pa.
81 have been afflicted with rheumatism
for several years and have tried remedic,
without number, but Pain Bulm d, the best
medicine have got hold OIL One appli-
cation relieves the pain. For sale by j.
W. Kelly, druggist. 80
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-01
G.. L. HAMBLlN,
Real Estate Agent,
Big Stone Gap, Va.

If you have property to Rent,
Taxes to pay, Property to Sell.
Timber Land to look after,
Collections to make on Rent or
Land. you can address me at
Big Stone Cap, Va. Box 81.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
BIG ENGINE Is SPEEDY.
Special Train of Colorado Excursionists
Tests New Locomotive.

Railway men Of all classes are
watching with much interest the
tests of the $1,000 SERIES of engines
of the Rock Island road, the largest
running out of Chicago in passenger
service. Engine No. 1901 was given
its first severe test for power and
speed last week. The patrons of the
Rock Islands first excursion to Colo
RADIO occupied fourteen of the largest
and heaviest coaches. This was
enough for two trains to be pulled by
ordinary passenger engines of the day
considering the speed required. The
big engine did all that was expected
OF it and more. Between Chicago and
Rock Island it pulled that train of
fourteen coaches with ease on sched-
Il ule time, and when called on for
little extra effort developed speed of
over - miles an hour.
Engines of that class will haul all
the special trains which viii be used
by the Rock Island in its series Of
Colorado excursions, at the rate of
one fare plus 81 90 for the round trip.
Three more excursions will be given,
leaving here July 9, July II and
August !. The departing time of the
special trains will be 4:45 p. M, but
on the dates named excursion tickets
will also be honored on all regular
trains The special trains to be used
are high class throughout. Through
dining car service is provided and the
run from Chicago and Colorado is
made with only one night on the road.
! Excursion rates will be made to Col
orado and Utah from all points on
the line of the Rock island between
the Missouri River and Chicago. =
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15

others who have bought many thou
sands Of acres Of coal, are opening
mines and building hundreds of coke
ovens. The development of couple
of townships 10 that locality will add
more to the worlds store of wealth
than all of the Kiondike gold.
Look at the country. Ga its face.
writ large is coal. From Pitts.
burg to Clarksburg the Pittsburg
seam is continuous, eight feet thick,
so miles wide and 1850 miles long.
Here and there, where the coal was
rolled up on the top OF an anticlinal
ages ago, and since eroded away, there
are small areas under which were
stored reservoirs Of natural gas, na-
lures most perfect fuel.
THE WEALTH or NATURE.
Throughout this region nature has
provided more generously for the In
dustry Of man than at any other spot
on the globe. Under the coal, oil,
above 1t glass sand and pottery clay,
the whole fianked by vast forests of
valuable timber.
These are the resources that feed
Pittsburg's furnaces, mills and faeto-
ries. From this region a food OF ma
lures wealth pours daily into that
smaller district near the head OF the
Ohio. Whence 1t goes out TO make
all the world richer.
And this great region, to It's outer
most borders, feels every throb of the
pulsating engines at its center.
While the hundreds OF long traius
daily carry tons of diamonds to the
Pittsburg market, a yellow stream of
gold runs as return current TO every
corner of the tributary area.
THE CoUNTRY's BEAUTY.
Where there Is so much material
wealth other things might be neglect
ed Not so In this region. It's beau
tiful scenery is appreciated. Every
summer the Monongahela and The
Cheat are lined with camps where the
the people of the city while away
tedium Of the hot season and the mid
summer shutdown. At intervals
there are hotels crowded with summer
visitors of better means or more social
tasFes than the campers. On every
Ba tlmore s. Ohio train, and every
steamer, pleasure tourists are az num-
erons as the commercial travellers.
There are river resorts and mountain
resorts where nature displays her
beauties to those who understand and
enjoy. A.. r.. c.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
TWENTY AN HOUR.
Another Fine Gusher is Struck i'm Camp
BELLS Run Development.

The northeast extension of the
Campbell's Run development in Mon
ongalia county, w. Va, is maintain
ing its record for good producing wells.
The South Penn Company drilled In
its test on the Georgia Eddy farm
Yesterday and got producer that
started at 20 barrels an hour. The
same company drilled its test on the
e. Bell farm little deeper last Sat-
urday, and increased its production
for a time to so barrels an hour. In
the same extension the South Penn
Oil Company has drilled in its test
well on the William Simpson farm
and has a show for 10 barrel produc-
er from the first pay. No. / on the
J. Murriner farm, drilled in last week,
is still holding up at 10 barrels an
hour. No. on the L. Yeager farm
west of Blacksmith, Greene county, is
still holding at 10 barrels an hour.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
MAY GO TO CHINA.
Sergeant Utt Writes of Soldier
Hopes.

They are Eager to Get Nhack at the
CelestiaIs Camp Life is Getting
Monotonous Other Companies are
4 Fighting War is Still a Long Way
From an End.
BALAMBAN, Island of Cuba, P. l.
July End 1900.
Dear Folks at home The fourth
for this year will be thing of the
past by the time you get this but
just now we are preparing to have a
good time. | am going to send you
program so that you can see how
we get along over here. We are look
ing for a boat in few days and /
hope this will reach you soon. /
hear that we are going over to China
to show those pig tails a thing or
two but don't know how true it is,
in fact think it is Just rumor.
| Every man here would be glad to go
as almost every soldier has it in for
a chinaman and would like to get a
Iwhack at him. l see by the papers
IS Manila papers that some of the
other detatehments of the 44th sta
toned on some of the other Islands
bare having little brush now and
then with the enemy but nothing of
q serious character. July 3rd, 1900
Well the boat came in this afternoon
and brought us very little mail
(none for me-. We learned from
the Manila papers that some Amer
lean troops had been sent to China
and some war ships also. Among
those ordered to China are the 9th
Inf, and | think the Doth also. We
are hoping that our turn may come
next
'sTaps" is just going and / must
go to bed soon as tomorrow is the
fourth. ] suppose that some Of you
will be going to picnics tomorrow
and | surely hope you will have a
nice time.
Our troops are continually cap
turing instructors on the different
lIslands and the war looks as if it
would not last many years longer
! July 4th, Time: Call to Quarters.
We'll we have had nice time to-day
and one that we will never forget
We opened up the day soon after
Guardmount this morning with a
ball game and from that time on to
retreat we hardly stopped. The ma
tive band furnished us with music,
playing the Star Spangled Banner
as the flag was lowered at retreat
/ see in the Army and Navy Jour
nal that they are going to begin
mastering out in November. Well
/ guess / had better close for this
time. d. UTT,
Co., NJ. 44th Inf. U. S. V.
Manila p. |.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
DOUBTFUL
Is the Way the Republica ms Regard
Vest Virginia.

Democrats in West Virginia will
read with much citation the state
ment that the New York Herald,
admits in an article bearing the
heading "Outlook Darkens for Re
publicans, that this state is I'm
doubt" The Herald says
No attempt was made at the Re.
publican headquarters yesterday to
conceal the fact that the outlook is
considered threatening.
Early reports from Maryland have
not been reasnring The campaign
in that state is involved, and the
Republicans are not at all confident
of carrying it for Mckinley and
Roosevelt.
In West Virginia desperate bat
tie is in progress, which is expected
to result in Democratic disaster, but
still the result is enough in doubt to
cause worriment.
1t is perfectly clear that no man
can furnish good reasons tor pre-
dieting the outcome of the fight in
Kentucky. Republican leaders who
have recently been in Indiana frank
ly admit that were the election to
be held now the Democrats would
have the advantage of the state.
Illinois puzzles the experts and for
the same reason Wisconsin and
Michigan are considered to be some
what in doubt.
There is strong possibility, the
Republicans admit, Of an unpleasant
upheaval in New York state, partic-
ularly if a machine candidate be
nominated for governor lis known
that Croker is planning a vigorous
campaign in this city.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
$4,000 DAMAGES.
Chas z. DOrr Sues Ex-U. y. Senator j .
N. Camden-Dorr Claims Camden de-
rived big Benefits i'm the Interior of
the State Thu 0ugh his Services.

Ex-Congressman G. p. Dorr, of Adj
son, has instituted suit for damage
to the extent of $25, 900 in the Circuit
Court of Wood county, against ex-
Senator Johnson n Camden, through
his attorneys w. f. Raymond and
Van Wrinkle & Amber, of Parkers-
burg. The grounds on which Senator
Dorr sues Parkersburg's wealthy ex-
U. S. Senator are as follows:
Senator Dorr claims that Senator
Camden owes him something over
$l3, 600 for services rendered in the
suit and proceedings brought by Mr..
Camden against Dewing & Sons re-
garding large quantities of land in
the interior of the State, and in which
Senator Camden received about 49,
900 acres under recent decision Of
the court of appeals. Mr.. Camden
denies any liability.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
FOR PAYMENTS.
Seneca Citizens are Circulating Pc
tition to that End-They Want to
Bond and Pave.

A petition is being circulated in
Seneca asking the council to sub
nit proposition to bond the town
in sufficient amount to have sever
al of their streets. The petition is
receiving a large number of sigma
lures and the matter will be brought
before the council at an early date.
It is proposed to pave Beechurst
from the University line to the Sen
eca factory and to pave Beverley
avenue from the end of the foot
bridge across the campus to the
forks of the road near Col. Gil
more's
Expressions from a number of the
citizens who have been approached
on the subject have been favorable
and the plan will probably be sue
cessful. The election If held will be
held in conjunction with the gener-
al election in November.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
Barn Completed.

Parker S. johnson has his large
barn on the West Side completed.
1t is thirty four by eighty three and
is four stories in height An eleya-
tor is to run from one floor to an
other Thirty horses can be fed at
once in the barn. A large feed store
will also be run in connection with
the barn and will be started later.
The barn was built by Columbus
Long of the West Side.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
REPAIRS AT LOCK NO. 7.
Uncle Sam Making Some Ex-
tensive Improvements.
Four New Gates to 10 in the Dam
Walls to be Dressed From Top to
Bottom Engineer 1. n. Lucas Has
About Seventy Men Employed VIII
be Mode! Dam when Finished.
lorr. News Standar

LOTT. NEWS standard.
GREENSBORO, August ia visit
on steamer TO Lock No. gave your
correspondent an idea Of what Uncle
Sam is doing there.
The repairs on the lock are very ex-
| tensive. There are from so to 20 men
employed on the job. The orderly,
systematic manner of the workmen is
quite observable, as every man seems
to be quietly and faithfully discharg
Ing his duty. Both the outer and in
ner walls lean to the centre of open
lock or boatway, TO the exteAt Of or
8 inches. The walls are TO be dressed
from top to bottom with a slight in
cline to the top, thus reversing the
walls from their present shape. Be-
sides this there are four new gates TO
be put IN. and as one remarked who
knows, they will be 1.-THE only gates
that have ever been placed in this
lock. This proves that old Uncle is
more particular than the former own
ers of this Improvement.
This is not all the work that is be-
ing carried on here. /. N. Lucas, T..
S. engineer has large amount of
work under his SUPPLEMENTARY. MI.
Lucas took great pleasure in showing
and describing this great wall which
is being built between the lock house
and the river to replace an old rotten
wooden crib which was put up on a
sscheap scale" The present wall will
be as permanent as the everlasting
hills. The length Of said protecting
wall will be about 200 feet by an aver
age height of II feet, depth 6 feet at
bottom tapering to 3 feet on top.
Some 10 to 20 men are employed on
this job. | do not think Mr. Lucas
is a Dutchman, at least he does not
talk dutch, yet he is large enough TO
he taken fora denizen OF the Rhine who
knew all about raising .kfaut. He
! is very quiet and gentlemanly in his
manner towards the men under him,
and this explains why the men are
faithful IN the performance of duty.
No growing, no complaining, all goes
quietly aloug. | might mention one
observation | made. Mr. Lucas can
! see both ways at once, knows all that
is going on.
Engineer Lucas has similarvWall
to build above the lock house This
wall is to keep the bill above the
house from sliding down on some dark
rainy night and carrying the ohliging
! lock tender into the river.
| believe it was Lowell, who, in
| speaking of small stream near his
New England home, in which were
some fish dams, said:
''It had been raining and the water
came rushing down-he remarked the
water cared no more for dams than a
universalist."
So when 'sUncle Sam gets the
Monongahela completely damned he
will surely dub it "Universalist. z
We enjoyed this little trip very much
but if we should tell all we saw going
on, this local would be too long. 1t
was a busy scene, two steamboats,
above and two below the dam ex-
changing freight and passengers GER
tainly made hurry-go-fast time.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-15
The Same Old Story.

Agnes, the fourteen year old daugh-
ter of Amos Law, at Cameron, was in
the act of lighting the kitchen fire
with oil when flash caused by some
smoldering embers in the stove ex-
ploded the can which she held in her
hand completely saturating her cloth
ing with burning oil. Her clothing
was almost completely burned off the
body and the hair was burned off her
head. Che cannot recover.