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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22
The Poor Mans Consolation.

am thankful that the sun and moon,
Are both hung up so high,
That no rich robbers hand can stretch
And pull them from the sky.
If they hung low, have no doubt,
Some corporation ass,
Would legislate to take them down,
And light the world with gas.
am thankful that the shining stars,
Are far beyond our reach,
And that the rolling planets. too,
Are deaf to human speech.
If they were near. Pm very sure,
Rich men would own the skies.
And manage the whole business,
BY private enterprise.
am thankful that the God of all,
Whose laws we must obey,
Has changed his plan of making man
By shaping him from clay.
If he had not it's very clear,
'Twould he doleful case,
Some man would form a big clay trust,
Aud stop the human race ,--Erchange.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

~ think would go crazy with pain
we're II not for Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
writes Mr.. W. II. Stapleton. Hermine, Pa.
81 have been afflicted with rheumatism
for several wears and have tried remedies
without number, but Pain Bulm Is the best
medicine have got hold Of" One appli-
cation relieve the pain. For sale by j..
w. Kelly, druggist. 5-s
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

THIRD Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Madden has introduced an inno-
walton in the postoffice department
which promises to be the most popu-
lar thing of his administration. 1t
is the issuance of stamps in book
form at SO small an advance in cost
that the public will gladly pay the
difference in exchange for the great
convenience il affords. The books
will be ready in the next month or
so.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

BRyAY's visit to Richmond Monday
of last week was the signal for great
enthusiasm. He was the centre
OF interest from the time of his ar
rival in the city till his departure.
He spoke at the Academy Of Music,
which was crowded with an enthus-
iastic audience.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

The hearing of the Walker-Rhea
contest has again been postponed,
and this time on account of the alb
sence from Washington Of Represen-
tative Fox (dem.), who has been
called to his home in Mississippi by
the extreme illness of his wife.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

IT is claimed that the profits of
the Carnegie Steel Company last
year amounted to 100000, and
that this year the profits will be fully
twice that amount.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

The Secretary of the West Vir-
ginia board of health states that
smallpox in various forms exists in
one-third of the counties in that state.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

IT has been intimated that Joe
Bailey, of Texas, got his plug hat in
order to be ready for the woman'S
suffrage convention.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

The Knoxville Sentinel says that
Joe Wheeler might get even with
Joe Bailey when he gets back to
congress by introducing an anti
begun hat resolution.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

The Messenger, Holston Bridge,
Va, suspended publication with last
weeks issue. 1t had attained the
ripe age of Vol. III, No. %.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

If you have catarrh, rheumatism,
or dyspepsia. take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and be cured as thousands OF
others have been.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

IT is probably true that good
many things come to him who waits,
but more things wait for him |who
goes after them.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

SOME people think its hard to be
poor. when, as a matter Of fact, It's
the easiest thing in the world.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

AN exchange says candidate for
office always has an ak to grind, and
that when elected he sets all the
people to turning the grindstone.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

DIR. Bulrs Cough Syrup will make per-
manent cure in all cases of cough, or cold
on chest or lungs. 1t will cure when
other remedies have tailed. Physicians
recommend il.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

pr. Bulls Cough syrup helps conservatives
and cures incipeut consumption; II loosens
the phlegm and heals. 1t without doup'
the hes, cough medi cine. Price 20 CENTS
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

' is he MostP Powerful Blood Purifier Known
Nature in her mistakes, which mist
careless living be from ancestors, shoots out pm
other mperectons the skin, warning that more seq
eryspelas pulmonary diseases are
neglect heed the warning and correct the mistakes
Many lingering, painful disease and many early dea
of warning have been Needed
pure BY a right use of JOHNSTONS SARSAPARILLA.
Miss Abbie ]. Rande, of Marshall, Mich writes ..
~ was cured of q bad humor after suffering with u =
my friends said 1t salt rheum 1t came on
ears and then my whole body. was perfectly "a"
suffered during those five Is use telling Nobody
tried every medicine that advertised 10 cure
enough TO buy a house. 1 heard J0HNSTONS SAkSA' --
praised tried bottle oft began to improve right a"a
finished the third bottle completely cured have ne''
got any thing do the least good TIL
SARSAPARILLA. Iwould heartily advise all who are sun
disease of kind to it at had also
trouble, down miserable but JOHNSTON
made me all right"
The blood your life and II you keep pure and strong
sst disease face conagion fearlessly JOHNSTONS
1t for sale by all druggists full quart bottles al Oh
MICHIGAN DRUG COMPANY. Dhn1toi4'
For Sale by j. w. KELLY.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

Ir seems as if ammunition has
about given out in Kentucky.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

THE keenest disappointment has
always some compensation.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

A MAN is generally known by the
company he keeps out Of.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

XxTAyTgD-sEyERAL BRIGHT AND HONEST
w persons 10 represent us as Managers In this
and close by counties. Salary $500 Year and ex-
penses Straight, bons-hde, more, no less salary
Position permanent. Our references, any bank In
any town. II Is mainly, ofsce work conducted at
home Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. THE DoxInos COMPANY. Dept. ., Chicago.
Sep18-6m
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

Ir is said that England is threaten
ed with a coal famine.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

The Chinese exclusion act is to be
tested in the court.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

The above rates are for standing ADVERTISE
ments only.
aR-LocAL ADVERTISEMENTS will be chsrg-
ed for at the rate Of cents per line for each
insertion.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

drives out every trace of impurity in the blood and
cures permanently the obstinate deepseated
is the only blood remedy guaranteed purely vescabr
tans not particle of potash, mercury other mnor
cures Contagious Blood Poison Scrofua Cancer, Calr
Rheumatism Sores Ulcers Boils any other blood tr
upon S. S. s.; nothing can take its place
Valuable books mailed free by SwiftSpeciic Company
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22
SALT RHEUM CURED BY
JOhnstOn'S SarSaparllIa
QUART BOTTLES.
QUART BOTTLES
JUST SEEN In TIME.

Slight Erupons Warning OF Something Tor sp
Heed tho warning Johneol
. Powerful Blood Purifier Know"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22
"Onb the First Step
IS Difficult. :"

The first step in Spring
should be to cleanse Natures
house from Winters aocuma-
lations. Hoods Sarsapanlla
does this work easily. 1t Is
Americas Greatest Spring
Medicine. Hparffes the blood,
as Millions of people say.
It makes the weak strong, as nervous
men and women gladly testify. 1t
cures all blood diseases, as thousands
of cured voluntarily write. 1t is just the
medicine for you, as you will gladly say
after you have given it fair trial.
BAD Blood" Although past 70 years OF
age I am thoroughly well. 1t was three
bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla that maoe
me so after spending over $50 In medicai
attendance. My trouble was raw sore on
my ankle" MRS. LOUISA MASON, court
Street, Lowell, Mass.
Running Sores" After worrying four
months I gave my children Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and IL cured them OF running sores;
Hoods pills cured me OF dyspepsia and
constipation" MRS. KATE Z. THOMAS, 81
Governor St., Annapolis, Md.
consurnptive Cough Five years
ago / had a consumptive cough which re-
duced me to a skeleton. Was advised TO
taL.a Hoods Sarsaparilla which / did ana
recovered normal health. 1 have been wen
ever since" MATILDA BRIDGEwArER, Cor.
Pearl and Chestnut Sts., Jeffersonyille, lnd.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22
After Six Years Of Intense
Suffering, Promptly Cured

BY }. }. }, are a severe drain upon the syste
.tautlv sapping away the vitality. In every case
be- eliminated from the blood, and no amount of ex
can have any effect.
There is no uncertainty about the merits of S. S.
made for it Is backed up strongly by convincing
testimony of those who have been cured by it
and know Of its virtues by experience
Mr.. l.. J. Clark, Of Orange Courthouse, Va, writes
For sir Years had an obstinate, running ulcer my
.nhl. which at times caused intense suffering was
90 disabled for long while that was wholly unfit for
business One OF the doctors trested constantly
hn did me NO good. then tried various blood remedies
without the least benefit g. 8 s. was 30 highly recon-
mended that concluded to try it, and the effect was
wonderful Il seemed get right at the seat OF the
disease and force the poison out, and was soon com
pletey cured" Swifts Specific
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22
RUNNING SORE
ON HIS ANKLE

Obstinate sores and nj
refuse to heal under ord
ment soon become chroniC
seated. and arc q sure 81
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-02-22

Those who have no convictions OF
their own to respect do not know
how to respect other peoPle's'-he-
liqious Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
Mr.. LOW RELIEVED.
Is No Longer President of Chi
cago, Rock Island and Texas.

President M. A Low, of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Texas railway, has re-
signed that office and the directors of
that company have elected H. A.Parker,
of Chicago, to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Low, who is general attorney Of
the Rock Island system, was relieved of
the presidency and Mr.. Parker elected
his successor at a meeting held in the
offices Of the company at Fort Worth
yesterday. Mr.. Parker, the new presi-
dent, is the first vice president Of the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
The Chicago, Rock Island e. Texas
road is that part of the Rock Island
system extending into Texas, consisting
of 122 miles OF. track. This includes the
main track extending from Terral, at
the state line to Fort Worth, and 4
branch extending from Bridgeport to
Jacksboro. Mr.. Low has been its presi-
dent since the company was organized
about seven years ago.
When seen by a State Journal reporter
this afternoon Mr.. Low said the change
was made as a matter of convenience in
operating and had no significance what
ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
PUZZLES THE FAMILY.
Ira Henry Case a Mystery to
Friends and Relatives.

Joseph Fink, the father of Mrs. Ira
L. Henry, telegraphed to his daughter
last night and asked whether the news
paper reports of her husbands arrest for
murder were true He received in re-
ply telegram saying: Just burglary;
has confessed no murder.
A State Journal reporter called at the
home of George w Henry, father of Ira
Henry, and asked if he had had any
word from his son. Mr.. Henry said:
Il received a letter from him yester-
day, which was written Monday In II
he did not say a word Of this affair that
has come up. He spoke of how nicely
he was getting along, and said that he
had been working in the shops all the
time except the past day or two when
he had been feeling little unWeiI, but
that he was going back to work the
next day (Tuesday).
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fink, Of e25
Chandler street. parents of Mrs. Henry,
received a letter from their daughter
which was written Sunday.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Henry were active
members Of the church, and were highly
respected by their friends
It is believed in Topeka that the re-
ports have become mixed and that 1t is
the child of Mrs. Mckibben, their land
lady, which is meant in the dispatches.
The families of both the young folks
feel sure that the charges against Mr..
Henry are false. For, they said, there
was no necessity for him to commit a
theft. HE knew when he went away
money to write and we would send it
to him. He has been working all the
time since he has been there. and his
wages have been more than enough to
keep him.
Mr.. Henry viii go to Albuquerque this
evening If the charges are true. the
only explanation that could be offered
is that his mind has become unbalanced
because of the injury he received last
spring when he was struck with
sledge.
THE doctor said at the time said
Mr. Henry this morning, that it was
possible that the injury to his skull
might never trouble him, and again 1t
might turn out to make him lose his
mind at any time"
However, since the time OF his recoV-
cry he has never been noticed to act
strangely. and the matter Is puzzling to
his friends and relatives in this city.
He is a member of the knights OF
Pythias lodge and the Woodmen Of the
World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

1.-THE Burgomaster," is at the Craw
ford tonight. This merry melange is the
joint work of Frank Pixley- and Gustav
Luders, and enjoys the distinction of an
uninterrupted run of 108 performances
at the Dearborn theater, Chicago, where
it smashed all box records of the west,
and to where it will return after a short
tour of ten weeks.
The Chicago Chronicle sys: Frank
Pixley is a wit-every body in the west
best of librettos heater than some of his
best of libretos heater than some of his
quibs about the kiss But not SO many
have known before of his peculiar fe-
licity in the evolution of musical and
tripping verse. OF Mr.. Luder'S music
everybody has had a good word to say.
1t is fluent, graceful. melodic, without
being of the class catalogued as "tiEk-
ling" Kile, the Kentucky mint julep.
has strength as well as sweetness. The
whole comedy is one to enjoy.
The characters in "A Midnight Bell"
which comes to the Crawford Saturday,
are studies from the life of the people of
New England. It is generally consider
ed the one of the best of Chas. H. Hoyt's
comedies, and while it has a plot and is
more dramatic than the others, a large
number of specialties are introduced in
q natural manner. Alice RoseIand, a
clever young actress formerly with Au
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
SPORTING NEWS.
Washburn and Il. L. Meet In
Battle Saturday.
JayhaEkers Claim Their Team
is Very Weak.
1T MAY BE A BLUFF.
Topeka Eleven In Fine Form
For the Game.
1T MAY BE A BLUFF.
Contest Called at 3 O'clock on
Washburn Grounds.

Present conditions point to a victory
for Washburn in the Kansas university
Washburn game at Topeka next Satur-
day. There had been no practice this
week until last night on account Of the
players going home to vote and the work
was not extremely satisfactory. The
men are in bad shape since their mixup
with the Medics. Odle has gone home
and can not play any more this season
Jenkinson will probably take his place
at fullback. and Quigley, a very fast,
though rather light. man, will succeed
Jenkinson at half. Captain Wilcox is in
bad shape and will be out of the next
game. which viii weaken the line badly.
Blockberger, who will succeed the sturdy
captain is a good" man and with
practice would make a great tackle, but
he lacks experience and can not play
with the rest of the team, as Wilcox
does. Schrant also has a lame leg and
may be forced to retire before the game
is over Tucker has not returned yet
and as he was badly used up by the
smuggling of the DOCTORS he may not
be in the game BOtsford was hurt at
practice, but will probably be in shape
by Saturday. Coach BOyntOn said that
things looked the darkest they have at
any time yet. There has been no chance
to give the men the much needed work
on defensive playing this week and the
TOpekanS will in all DrOba blllty have a
rather easy time with the Jay hawkers.
The Topeka team has the same line
UP as in the game they played against
the varsity early in the season at Law
renee when WaShburn scored "A to Il
Banks may be forced off the team by
the action of the faculty. Banks is one
of the best players on the team and
those who watch the game will miss
The game viii be called on the wash
burn grounds at three o'clock Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
OBSERVATIONS
Interesting Facts About the
Coming Legislature.
Very Few Have Had Experience
In Law Making.
MIR. KING COMES BACK
Veteran Senator Will Complete
I6 Years of Service.
The Preacher Candidates We're
All Defeated.

This years election of members of the
legislature was very encouraging to the
doctors but disappointing to the preach
ers- The doctors, six in number, i've He-
publicans and one Populist, were elected
but the two Republican preachers were
overwhelmingly defeated for representa-
tive.
The doctors are: Hutchinson Of Pratt,
Shaw of Barton, O'Donnen Of Els ortn'
Bennett OF smith Johnson 9l sbernla9'
Democrat, but voting with the Populists
on all propositions.
Coats IF Stafford and Bennett of Smith
Republicans who have had legislative
of Representatives are as follows;
Remington of Miami, Hoag of Wyan--
dotte, hogue of Johnson, Barker OF
Douglas, Francis of Linn, Percy Willis OF
Wilson, Heberhng of Usage, Mckeeyer
maha. Harris of Lyon. Tuilos of Chau-
tauqua, Adams and Satterthwaite Of But
Ter, Bigham Of Morris, Grosser OF Dick
inson, Reese of Ottawa, Grafton OF Nc.
Pherson, Bogenrief of Jewell, wise OF
anche, Miller of Barber, Giessler OF Lo-
The only members of the house on the
POpulist side who have been here peIore
are: Weilep of Cherokee, Babb of Sedg-
wick, Schlyer of Ellis 40
or the 10 members OF the mouse put y
have had experience. The remainder are
all new members.
In the senate there are four old mem
bers returned for another term. Two OF
these. Householder Of Cherokee and King
Of Cowley. are old-time Populsts while
Ward Of Republic and Morrow of Wa h
ington reelected, are Republicans Sen
ator King will have served sixteen years
in the senate at the close of his new term
He was first elected as a Republican.
The remaining sc are new men in the
senate
J. K Cubbison, elected senator, is pro-
NOTED from the house. This Is also true
of Conrad of Montgomery and Henley Of
Douglas.
The Populfst senatorial candidates for
governor. Ryan of Crawford, and Stone Of
Leavenworth, were defeated for re-elec-
ton to the senate.
Among the Republicans those who will
seek election as speaker of the house are:
McKeever of Shawnee.
Barker of Douglas
Seaton of Atchison.
There are several other prospective can
didates who have not yet announced
themselves
Mr.. Seaton of Atchison. is the Oldest
member elected to either house, both in
service and in years.
The youngest member has not come for
ward with his pedigree yet, but Hayden
of Nemaha, who was the youngest mem
Der Of the last house still has a chance
of carrying the same honor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
THE FUR STORE.

Fine full Coney Scarf, long tails.
worth $2.5O-for.. ..-......-....-$1 SITE
Imitation Stone Marten, tails.
worth $3.50-fOr ...-...... $500 $2.75
Fine imitation Stone Marten, 8
tails, worth $6.50-for- $500
Black Marten Scarf. tails, worth
$6.5O-for .-.-.--. .---.-.-.--.- $o.OO
Brown German Marten Scarf, s
tails, worth s6.50-for .....-.- $500
Brown German Marten Scarf.
tails, heads, 4 claws, worth So. So
for ...... ...-$6 $3.50
Brown German Marten Scarf, 8
tails, extra long, worth 5000
Brown Bear Scarf, yards long,
worth $6.75-Ior ....-.....$ 5.OU
Also Fur Collarettes and Storm
Collars in popular priced pieces and
up to the finest Blue Fox, Red Fox,
Gray F'ox-Real Marten, Beavers, etc.
FUR JACKETS AND CAPES-
MUFFS-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
THAT DAVIES LETTER.
Governors StenOgrapher Dis
charged For Giving 1t Out.

Albany, N. Y. Nov. s.-There is much
mystery over the method by which At
torney General Davies letter to Gov
ernor Roosevelt ON the ice trust matter
became public. Attorney General Da-
vies says he did not make it public and
it was not given out at the executive
chamber. It was in possession of the
governor while on his trip. and together
with all letters and kilograms was sent
to the executive chamber for fling. Yes-
terday m orning an assistant stenographer
whose duty it is to file such things was
discharged. To several persons he made
threats of vengeance. A searching in
vestigation will be made at once to de-
termine how the matter became public
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09

out The new and old lord mayors were
heartily cheered. There were no en-
blematical cars but there were mounted
men clad in uniforms. A model of the
gun of the British cruiser Powerful used
at the siege of Ladysnrith was much
cheered as were mounted men represent
ing India, Canada and Australia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09

IT is said that when Mr. Gillette first
submitted an outline of Sherlock
Holmes to Mr.. Charles Frohman, the
latter gentleman said: It's all right
but / don't like the number of villains
There are five of them A few weeks
later Mr. Gillette submitted a new plot.
I DON'T think ten villains is right but it
seems stronger than when you had five Z
The next time Mr.. Gillette brought his
manuscript Mr.. F'rohman read it care
fully Fifteen villains now. eh2 Well
III not object this time You might
max it twenty if / did, What Mr.. Gill
lette intended as joke on Mr.. F'rohman
finally caught his fancy and he worked
it out with the result that Sherlock
Holmes with its fifteen villains out OF
twenty characters ran a season to
crowded houses at the Garrick theater
New York A travelling company pre-
sents the play at Crawford's Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-09
eovernment wins il Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 9.-Fun returns in
Canada will give the Liberals about 40
and the Conservatives AZ. There is no
change of consequence in the west OF
the seventeen constituencies without
Lake Superior ten will support the gov
eminent and seven the opposition In
two of the constituencies which are at
present Liberal. elections have yet to be
held. SO far the government. including
Independents, has a majority Of IS over
the Conservatives