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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-03-01
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A Grand Old Lady Gives Her Experience.


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NEVER TOO OLD
To Be CURED

Age does not neoe.
feebleness and III Do,
nearly All Of the SCI
Evening star., 1900-03-23

The District committees should start i'm
mediately to secure action on certain pend
ing street railway extension bills which
represent the urgent needs of thousands of
washingtonians. These bills, specifically,
propose a westward extension of the Cap
ital Traction line from the State. War and
Navy building. to furnish transit facilities
to the people living in that section south of
PENNSYLVANIA avenue; an eastward extern
sion of the same line from Sth street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast to the
Eastern Branch, to cover wide area now
devoid of transportation advantages; and
a northeastward extension of the Metro
politan line from Columbia road and 18th
street to Park street, to supply the needs
of a large and rapidly growing suburban
community living west of 14th street.
Irrespective of the wishes or plans of the
railroad companies, these improvements are
demanded by the people in accordance with
the general street railway development of
the capital. The chief problem Of the local
rapid transit situation, that of motive
power. has been admirably solved. The
roads are now organized most efficiently
for the good of the people and in all re-
spects as far as it goes the system is well
nigh perfect. But to make it fully effec-
tive IT should be made to cover the places
now devoid of service. which certain to
grow even If they are deprived of these
facilities, and of course if given them will
advance rapidly.
The street railway improvements should
be made to keep pace with the building i'm
provements of the city. In order to do this
prompt action is required on at least two of
these bills. particularly that relating to the
Columbia road extension of the Metropoli-
tan. That project involves the widening of
the road to accommodate the railroad line.
There is no time to be lost in starting this
process, for improvements have already
been begun there. involving the erection of
a block of houses which, under the terms
of the contemplated extension. will have
to be demolished. 1t is only reasonable to
expect that Congress viii take cognizance
of this fact and make haste to start the
railroad work before the cost shall have
been largely increased through these build
ing operations and others certain to follow.
1t Is unfair to investors who are anxious to
start the construction of houses along this
line to compel them to wait indefinitely be-
fore they can proceed with confidence as TO
the future.
Yet this is what IS being done. The de-
lays in the houses in handling these bills
are having the effect of strangling the i'm
provement of this large and promising sec
ton while depriving the people already To-
Gated there of rapid transit facilities
Every consideration of good government
demands immediate action. the interests of
the people alone calling for the enactment
of this legislation and the furnishing to the
now neglected sections of the railroad lines
which might so readily be extended to
them
Evening star., 1900-03-23

When the Porto Rican tariff bill was put
upon it's passage its advocates declared that
the people would indorse it so soon as they
should come to understand II. That was
weeks ago Since then public discussion
has been busy with the topic to the exclu-
sion of nearly every other The leading
newspapers have yielded unlimited space
to it Has there been a single conversion of
note to the cause? Not a newspaper has
gone over. Not a public man of any conse-
quence has gone over The boot is on the
other leg. The opposition to the bill has in
creased in strength. The press, speaking
for the people. assail the measure more Wig
orously today than at any other time. SEN
at0rs whose course was not clearly de-
fined at the outset are out in the open now
urging the defeat of the bill. The lowe
house of representatives assumes to under
stand it. and pronounces unanimously
against it. What is the information about
the bill which is to convert the multitude
to its support? And who possesses it, and
why does he not bring it forward?
II conversions were possible they would
some time since have begun. They are not
possible. The bill has no standing upon
Its merits. 1t is not now being urged upon
it's merits. 1t is in the hands of men who
originally were for free trade with Porto
Rico. Some of them, too, there is good rea-
son to believe. regret their present attitude.
They are upholding the measure through a
mistaken sense of party loyalty They are
fighting not for a redemption of the i'm
piled pledges Of the government to friend
ly and deserving and helpless people in les-
perate need of succOr and Justice. but to
save the republican leaders of the House
from the consequences of their own folly.
They are not called upon to do this thing.
Let those leaders square themselves with
their constituents and the country. To save
the party is more than to save a laundering
leadership from deserved modification.
1t will be a most strange fate if the party
of protection shall be forced to go to de-
feat in behalf OF duty laid largely in
the interest of the sugar growers of Louisi-
ana. and by the aid of their representatives
in Congress. when the votes of that state
ir the electoral college are Invariably cast
i'll favor of free trade candidates for the
presidency. Louisiana is for Mr.. Bryan for
President. and if Mr.. Bryan is elected his
triumph will be the triumph of the Tree
trade party. A new crusade against protec-
tion will Immediately be inaugurated. Is
1t worth while TO risk so much for so little"
Is the Oxnard leadership one to be well
coined at this time?
Evening star., 1900-03-23

formation of a sort which Is useful in the
average career. In the seventh grade the
geographical text book is far beyond the
mental development of those who are re-
quired to study it.
The lesson taught by this report and by
the experiences so liberally debated here
during the past two or three months is
easily to be understood. In an undoubt-
edly conscientious endeavor to make our
schools rank high in the opinions of 'edu-
Gators the authorities have wandered far
into the realm of theory, leaving behind
them as ancient and unworthy many of the
principles which must underlie education If
it is to be of any practical use. The effort
has been to generalize and incidentalize so
that the pupil would acquire knowledge
without being aware of the requirement.
and this in spite of the fact that there is
no royal road to learning The man whose
principles are vague and ill-defined never
succeeds in this world. The man whose
education is devoid of drill and rules and
steady application to specific and directly
useful studies is seriously handicapped In
the struggle for existence. The school au-
thoritieS may with credit to themselves
and profit to the community spend consid-
cradle time and thought on revision of
their impractically administered course of
study
Evening star., 1900-03-23
MARYLAND at Kansas CITY.

The esteemed Baltimore Herald, in this
paragraph. shows a natural interest in
distinguished Maryland statesman:
THE Washington Star says: Mr.. German
will be a delegate to the Kansas City con-
vention.' By what authority does our
prophetic cotemporary speak?
BY this authority:
% Mr.. German is gold democrat. He
expects to support Mr.. Bryan on any plat
form the Kansas City convention may
adopt. But he would be glad to see one of
q conservative character on the money
question written. He thinks it essential to
democratic success at the polls, indeed,
that in some way the Chicago deliverance
on that question be modified He is an ex-
pert platform builder, and eastern demo-
Gratis who agree with him about this matter
are looking to him for valuable assistance
in the effort to smooth the way for their re-
turn to the party fold
-, Mr.. German is easily the leader of the
Maryland democracy. His word is law
The organization obeys him gladly. He
dominated the situation last year complete
Iy. Both ticket and platform were his
Why should he not dominate this year $
situation also? OF course he will. The deb
egates to Kansas City will be men alto
gether acceptable to him. and will under
stand and follow his wishes. Why should
he not go at their head? Who does not
know that the delegation without Mr. Cor
man would lose materially in both interest
and influence?
10 Were Mr.. German TO fail TO attend
The national convention he would be
charged with Indifference; and there is no
reason 10 believe that he is Indifferent.
Were he 10 attend merely as a spectator
he would lack opportunities of enjoyment.
When A great drama is on the boards. a
great actor prefers to be in the cast. And
MIR. German is undoubtedly Il great actor
in the political drama. AS the head of
the Maryland delegation. with definite
object in view and marked skill in the fur
therance of his ends, Mr.. German will be
one of The most conspicuous men in the
convention. Those who agree with him will
implicitly follow him, while those who diff
fer with MIN will treat him with due con-
sideration II is indeed an unusual op-
portunity for man of MIR. Gorman's tai
ents and temperament.
AS the Herald understands. The Star
spoke confidently, but with confidence born
| of the considerations mentioned. Is there
any reason to believe that IL has spoken
\ too confidently?
Evening star., 1900-03-23

tivity of the community. This principle,
faithfully maintained. leads to prosperity.
Its violation leads directly to business stag
nation, depression and ultimately. IL un-
checked. to panic.
In the case of the proposed tax revision
bill relating to the District the reverse prin-
ciple seems TO have been established as a
foundation. The chief aim has apparently
been to tax every visible form of industry.
enterprise or occupation, to put penalty
upon all forms of human labor. whatever
the ability to pay. There are certain occu-
pations which, from their character. require
licensing, in order to permit police regula-
ton. In such case a tax is desirable, even
necessary. But these cases are few COM
pared with the manifold business interests
of citizens, merchants, workers and miscel-
laneous tradesmen whose energies reflect
credit upon the community. and should re-
main, as far the public needs will per-
nit absolutely unhampered by special tax
alton.
A city which taxes indiscriminately, which
exacts fee from enterprise, soon acquires
an undesirable reputation among the work
ers. Washington is just now seeking to at
tract light manufacturing, to draw hither
various forms of labor-employing enter
prises which will comport with the dignity
of the capital and at the same time swell
the self-supporting population. 1t is excep-
tionally situated to attract workers and in
vestors as regards the financial burdens
placed upon the people. The aid furnished
by the federal government in maintaining
the municipal machinery, the extensive i'm
provements made possible by this division
of the cost, the growing prestige of the
city as a desirable place of residence and
well-governed community, all tend to
spread its fame and invite home-makers,
artisans and capitalists.
The proposed tax law is calculated to
stem this tide and to change the citys fame
into disrepute. 1t contains enough harmful
propositions to affect all the natural local
advantages and to discourage even the en-
terprses already located here. 1t is in the
interests of the Washington not only of to-
day, but the Washington of the future, that
this measure be pigeon-holed or else revised
to meet the judgment of the community,
which is today decidedly adverse to it's con-
sideration.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Young Folks
Spring Shoes.

Our stock of Shoes for young peo-
pie comprises the best and most rep
utable goods manufactured. All the
latest and most improved shapes are
represented, and both service and
appearance were considered i'll their
selection. We are also showing the
Low Shoes for misses and children,
in welt and turn sole, patent leather.
vici kid and Russia calf; and the Nici
Kid Spring Heel Shoes with patent
tips, in extra sizes (21a to 51a). At
tention is also called to our lines Of
Infants Cacks and Soft Sole Shoes,
in black, tans and other colors.
The spring styles are ready.
Youths Shoes sizes II to . Pair. 81 so to 50. 80
Boys Shoes; sizes 21a 5h. Pair S15O to IS 90
Misses Shoes; sizes II to p Pair .s15O to $500
Chiliren's Shoes; sizes sls to 1Ol9 Pair
S1.25 to s.. 90
Infants Shoes: sizes 6 to s. Pair 81 90 to 81 II
Infants Cacks; sizes 2 TO g. Pair soc. to 81 %
Misses OYford5: sizes II to .. Pair. 81 50
Misses Springfield Oxfords extra sizes, 2H to
oi2. Falr -SZ.oo
Chiiren's O1fords; sizes SA, to 1oR Pair. 81 SO
Infants oxfords sizes to S. Pair. 81 80
Third floor
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Muslin
Undergo armemts.

The following lots OF Women's
Cndergarments are the fullest values
possible to offer at the prices. The
materials alone would cost YOU as
much as we ask for the finished gar
ment:
Women's Muslin Drawers with h.mstitch.d ruff
e.
Women Muslin Gowns. high neck plain
tucked yoke or trimmed with embroidery Pr .J.lc
WomenS Cambria and Muslin Gowns. ponte,
yoke With two rows of insertion and tucks; collar
and cuffs edged with embroidery Each. Toe
Women Cambria and Muslin Short Skirts trim
med with rafie of embroidery and cluster Of tucks
Each. ............ ..........,....- -u..
Woinens Walking Skirts. Spanish iOunce. with
cluster of tucks and yoke band Each ....... Soc
Women Blouse Corset Covers. cambric and ma in
sock, four styles. round and square neck, embrOi-
erys and lace trimmed. Each. .............50 soc
Second floor.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
As PROPOSED to Porto Rico.

They are playing Yankee Doodle
Where they once played Spanish airs.
So pause awhile to listen
And forget commercial cares.
You know you liked the music
For you welcomed it with glee.
But you've got to pay the fiddler
And he wants a liberal fee.
You have heard of prima donnas
And pianists who will quote
Small fortunes as the ransom
Ere they liberate note.
The sugar trusts an artist
AS the world will all agree.
You've got to pay the fiddler
And he wants a liberal fee.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Corset
Depa arenemt.

A most carefully selected stock of
Corsets, foreign and domestic, is here
in satisfactory variety. A generous
sprinkling OF Paris novelties, includ-
ing many beautiful specimens for
evening wear.
C. B. Corsets. extra long. medium and short.
1alr .Si.oo
Z. d. CorSets. French cout extra long and
short. Fair. ST. 10
'Parame Corsets, batiste. straight front. low bust,
long hips Pair. $500
Empire Co.sets, hatiste, white, pink, blue and
lavender. falr. .Sb-oo
Lily Of France Corsets, French coutil, straight
front. Pair. ar...................... sc. 90
Ribbon Girdles. in dainty shades of pink. blue
and lavender. Pair. $50
Second floor.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
No Tax-Ridden Washington.

The general tendency Of municipal taxa
ton, as. indeed every other form Of se-,
curing from the people the necessary money
for the maintenance of government. Is to
avoid making the raising of revenue an OBJ
structive burden upon the business enter
prise Of the people. The CREST bulk Of the
income is derived from real estate. When
ever it becomes necessary to go beyond the
land and its immediate appurtenanceS for
revenue wise Legislators try to prevent the
process from affecting the commercial ac-
Evening star., 1900-03-23

JOuTIuI.
The question is not one of dollars and
cents: it is one of morals and of brotherly
charity. We saw the lOng-suffering Span
ish colony bleeding and helpless by the way
side. We turned Samaritan with only the
kindliest and most generous objects in
view. Shall We become at this late day like
the Levite Of the parable or like the impe-
rial governments of Europe that used to
think that colonies existed only for what
might be got out of them?
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Antiseptic Sanitary
DiaDer Cloth

Is: chemically pure and absorbent
Made of especially selected cotton,
bfeached with the purest chemicals.
free from starch and foreign matter,
sterilized by heat, sealed from the
air, ready for use. Ten yards in a
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Boys
Furnishings.

his stock is located Immediately
at the left of entrance to Mems De
partment, and contains everything in
furnishings, in the correct proper
tons and styles for boys.
Umbrellas in 22 and 24-inch sizes
with handles suitable for boys and
girls.
Evening star., 1900-03-23

From the Philadelphia Press.

1t is exceedingly unfortunate that the
Loud bill, providing for certain very i'm
portant and desirable reforms in postage on
second-class matter, was defeated in the
House yesterday. Misrepresentation and
misunderstanding have been fatal to this
proposed reform before, but it had been
urged with such intelligent purpose this
time that there was hope of its adoption.
Apparently it will have to wait some time
yet, at the further cost of S20,O00.000 a year
to the people.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
A Sufferers Confession.

l envy not the nabob's gold,
l scorn the monarch's might;
l covet not the right to hold
A place in Fashions sight.
Yet Satan bids me join his clan.
One pitfall, and l slip.
l envy heartily the man
Who hasn't got the grip.
Evening star., 1900-03-23

do You remember when Porto Rico well
coined the American soldiers with brass
bands and bouquets?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. Il
resented it at the time. l thought then
that those people ought to be saving up the
money they were spending for music and
floral tributes so as to pay taxes"
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Naturally Interested.

'Is it true that you Filpinos are making
secret visits to Manila?'
Well answered the native. we've got
to get into Manila once in a while as to
get the news from the sympathiZers in
America and find out how the war is get
ting on
Evening star., 1900-03-23

No said the practical politician "we
don't want him figuring In the campaign"
But he is exceedingly well informed
Il doubt it. He has put in all his time
studying the tariff and finance and the
United States Constitution. He doesn t
know anything about politics.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
SOC. and 75c. each.
Specials i'm
Womem's Hosiery.

We are pleased to announce dupli-
cate orders of the following lots oi
Hosiery. which represent the best in
trinsic values obtainable for the
prices:
so dozen Women's Fast Black LiSlc Hose with
double soes and h'gh-spliced heels extra fine and
elastic.
2Ic., 5 pairs for $I.oo.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Porto RicO's Plight.
From the Chicago Journal.


The responsibility for the delay and for
all the distress delay has caused is on the
heads of those that have wished to do less
than their duty. 1t will continue to be on
their heads. Senators and representatives
that insist on doing what is right will in
cur no blame in the eyes of their eonstitu-
ents. The people know the merits OF the
case and will hold those responsible who
ought to have yielded and would not.
Evening star., 1900-03-23

From the Chicago News.

When the tobacco and sugar interests ask
the people of the United States to tax starv-
ing people for their benefit it is time to
draw the line II 1t is not drawn by Com
gress it will be drawn by the people at
their first opportunity This fact seems at
last to have been grasped at Washington.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Mems
Department.

Complete lines OF Spring and Sum
mer Shirts, Pajamas, etc, including
latest novelties and colorings in
French Percales, Scotch Madras and
Cheviots; Underwear in medium
weight wool and balbriggan; Spring
Neekwear, including the popular
Barathea weave; Gloves in the cor
rect shades for spring; all the new
styles in Collars and Hosiery; also
choice assortments of Bicycle Hose,
Steamer Rugs and Turkish Toweling
Bath Robes.
Good wales in low-priced goods