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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

In the spring the birds are singing
AS they build their summer home.
Blades of grass and buds are springing,
Der the mead the cattle roam
In the spring your blood is freghted
With the germs that cause disease,
Humors, boiIs, are designated
Signals warning you Of these.
In the spring that tired feeling
Makes you every duty shirk,--
Makes you feel like begging, stealing,
Rather than engage in work.
But there's something known that will
Man to health and vigor lead
You will find Hoods Sarsaparills
Just exactly what Won need
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10
lc Big Stone Gap Post.
i THURSDAY. MAY 10, 1900.
LOCAL ITEMS.

b. j. ". Kelly spent screra
II, in Bristol last week.
d. drug store soda fountain is in
Hast now
4 ohp e. Gooiloc, of Stoncsa, spent
lay in town.
4 l.. Buckley. a prominent Knox
hummer. va, in the Gap last
D. j. B. Craft, of Scott county,
r. Friday night in town.
\ l. Richmond. of Jouc>,illc, has
ilei q position a, clerk at the
bmortIIotcl.
Y K Casper of the Virginia Coal
lion 'ompanys office force,
sunday with relative, at Nor
F'ne' Smith La, moved his family
TINS place to st. Paul, where he
fgasel in the lumber business.
\ l.. Brown LETT last Sunday
n a'ag for Virginia Hot Spring, to
r. The annual meeting of the /.
h t. Fncampment.
Y B Taylor, who /, engaged in
mining business at Ben IIur.
sunday IN the Gap with home /
A, Il Polly and r. 4. Garden. of
/ ,Hs.nia Coal and Iron Com
1 once force at Ntencsa, spent
H. with relative, in the Gap.
aa' he'ner, representing the
f. conar, spent last Friday
1 ID town en- route home from
r. : " J. Crown and children left
Sunday morning for Scott
~ where they will spend week
r. sheppe principal of the HIGH |
4, ~. ~ 'ui' place, is having a cata- |
4 Of bis school printed. which {
L H. completed by the closing of |
''''' on the 18Th Of thi. month. /
I,'l ladies' Of the Presbyterian |
I.s."' we're very successful " tn he /
=. supper on last Friday
1 ,.,, A''g' rayiug all expense. i
,''u'ed about $25, which sgm /
H. '''a Tor the benefit Of the t
y ' ~. Lizzie and Nellie McArth- L
/, S %, Lee Williams, Of Stonera. h
!. '"asy m the Gap. MIR. vii, ID
|lm,' ''erk IN the Virginia Coal Ir
| '0npany's store at that e
[ I, Ad ID Case, accomn,n;., :. +
\ h. S'n Miss Eva Stewart. retoroe "y L
| s St,'' at at Big Stone Gap M "Tr E
b. y, =, ma, mad been visiting ''4 her e
F,-%Go''ll ' +. place the past two "Yo e
|, r'' City Messenger. =;
|a, '" ~.. c. Garden conducted u
@ Gan s'I'las services near PEN r.
Which va. .a'' Saturday and Sun. y
VIC largely attended. IS
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

MeSsrs. VIM. p. Finlay, Phil. S.
Cannall and Miss Mary Richards, Of
st. Louis, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
d. b. Vent in the Gap.
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BANKRIPTs PETITION FOR DIS
CIIAKGE.

In the Matter Of
". VI. Adams, I IL BANKRUPTCY
BANKRUPTCY
40. Is
To the Honorable john Paul. Judge, Of
The District Court OF the United States
tor the Western District OF Virginia.
W NJ Adams, OF Norton, in the county
of Wise and State OF Virginia. ia said
District, respectfully represents that on
the ~ day OF June. l>99, last past he va,
duly adiudged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to Bankruptcy, that he
has duly surrendered all his prop, rty aud
rights Of property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements Of laid Acts and
OF the orders of the CoUr; touching j. a
Bankruptcy.
Wherefore he praes that he may be
decreed by the Court to have mll dis
charge from all debts proyable against hi-
estate under said Bankrupt Acts, except
such debts as are excepted 10y law from
such discharge.
Dated this 2llh daN of March. \. D.. 1900
Nv NJ AI,u- Rant ru.,t
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10
Clubbing offer.

The Big Stone Gap Post is clubbing
with the following papers at the following
rates:
The Post and Tbrice-a-week New
York World. ............": .fi''o
The Post and The Twice-a-week
Louisville Courier-J ournal. ... vi 20
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ls5IG51IE5IlG5lE5IlsgJT5
NEW SPRING GOODS.

d Having spent several days in the city
= have made special effort in selecting the
best and most up-to-date goods that we
! have ever had. Our stock is now running
. over with new and pretty things. Here is
the place to buy your Spring costume,
and anything in the way Of Spring novel,
i ties. In Silk WaistWe can give you the
latest styles. AIlover LaCes, Embroidery,
ready made Shirt Waists, ready made
Linen, PiQue and Duck Skirts. Remem-
Der our ready made goods are made IN
the latest styles. Ladies Stocks Collars
and Fancy Ties. The new Pulley Belts.
Dimity's, PeocaIs, MerCersed Ginghams,
Organdy, Stamped Linens, everything
new and pretty at J. M. WILLIS q cos. {
STORE, Don't miss seeing these goods. {
Sole Agents for the Butterck Patterns
and DeIneators. The April Patterns are
now ready for sale. Due notice Will De
given of our Millinery Opening. Mall =
Orders will be given special attention. :
Respectfully,
Mrs. j. NJ. Willis :
Phone 26. 2
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

Keep your eye on the Local Col
nm this summer for the latest news
about the best soft Drinks in town
at the Drug Store.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

Mrs. j. NJ. Willis spent few days
this week at Norton and Wise in the
interest Of her millinery.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10
FOR SALE.

We have for sale hay, chop and
com at reasonable prices. Call and
see us. We are also dealers in coal.
j. b. PATTERSON & Co.
-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

>. II. Scales, popular Louisville
salesman, was calling on our mer-
chants this week
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

Mrs. II. \. w. Skeen is visiting
at Norton this week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

There will be a hot time in the
"Id town this summer Drink Soda
at the Drug Store.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

T. l.. Arlington, Of Coeburn. was
IN town this week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

J. y. Stone, Of Toms Creek. spent
Monday night in town.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

w. l.. Lotspeich, Of knoxville
was registered at Hotel lntermont
Monday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

=, W. Giles. prom incnt tobacco
drummer Of Abingdon, was in the
Gap Monday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

Soda Water at the Drug Store.
Call IN aud try our nice cool Soda.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

W. b Kilbourn left Tuesday
morning for Abingdon to attend L..
>. Court.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10
STREET FAIR and CARNIVAL
Richmond, Va.

Via Norfolk & Western RAILWAY.
One fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale May 18th to 18th,
good till May 2lst, 1900.
Apply to any agent n. & W. R'y. .
". B. BEyILL,
Gen. Pass. Agent
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

Capt. Henry Taylor is attending
l. >, court at Abingdon this week.
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Garry Sunshine With You.

A bright, fresh, sunny face is always
inspiring, and il always denotes good
health as we'll as happy heart. Many
faces that were once overcast with gloom
have been made bright aud sunny by
Hoods Sarsaparills which cures all dys-
peptic symptoms. strengthens the nerves
and tones up and invigo rates the whole
system.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

Gen'l Pridcmorc, Of Jonesville, is
reported as gradually sinking. lie
may not live through the week. DIR.
Batter, Of Bristol, has been with him
several days, returning home Monday.
On last Sunday night the General
was received into the Methodist
church by baptism, Rev. Mr.. IIouk,
the pastor, officiating.
For a good nights sleep cold
Lemon Phosphate is the proper rem
cdy-you can get it at the Drug
store.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills,
the non Irritating cathartic. Sold by all
Druggists.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-10

L. SHIELps,
Vice Pres. aud ten. Nngr.
Bristol, Tenn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-25
MAFEKiYG AND OTHER sIEGEs.

The siege and relief Of MafeklLg in
vites a comparison between that South
African event and famous sieges Of
history. The garrison OF Mafeking
numbered from the beginning 1900 men
The beleaguering force has been esti-
mated at 5000. but the probability IS
that there We're no more than In the
nelghborhood Of 1000 Of them. The
siege lasted PA days In all, commencing
on the 18th OF Ootober last. General
Cronje first had charge Of the Beers
there. He made one furious attack
upon the garrison but was beaten back
Gen snyman. his successor defeated
Plummer's relief column, but could not
dislodge Baden.Powell.
The story Of the final relief Is highly
interesting. The flying mounted
column. commanded by Col T. b. Ma
hon, marched the first 1870 miles in five
days. on the 18TH OF this month. the
Bocrs under General EloG, made an
other desperate attack. but were them
selves surrounded. Three days later
Col. Mahon Joined Col Plummer and
on the 18th they united forces ami en-
tered the city.
The siege is said TO be the longest
since that Of sebastapol which lasted
for eleven months. from October, 1854.
The Siege Of Paris IN 1870 lasted about
four months, and the slegs Of Plevna
in 1871 about three months. But these
fade into inslgnifcance when COM
pared with more ancient similar CON
tests The siege OF Troy lasted for
ten years. and that OF Gibraltar, 1779-
1883, over three years. Al that
time an English garrison Of 1000 held
out against q force Of from 10000 TO
$1,000. The siege Of ostend lasted from
July 9, 1901, to Sept "a. 1904, and the
Dutch lost 100000 lives, counting nom
combatants.
In Importance Mafeking can compare
with none Of these but its relief means
that the British now have free hands
on every side Of the Transyaal to pur-
sue the object they have in view. It
means that in an probability the war
win come 10 q speedy end, and that
peaceful conditions viii again be estab-
lished. For this reason the termination
OF the siege is a matter Of profound con-
gratulatious
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-25
AN ISOLATED TRIBE.


Many readers of the Deseret News are
deeply interested in an that concerns
the former inhabitants OF this contl-
nent. and also their descendants who
constitute the wild and semi-barbarous
tribes OF the present day. We there
fore clip from the New York Sun the
following description Of a people who
appear 10 be still dwelling In the
darkness Of the past having become
separated from their race many years
ago. and having kept away from the
civilized peoples Of later times
"rhe Federal authorities at Ottawa
have been notified OF the discovery on
a lonely island IN Hudson Bay. Of a
Lost tribe Of EsqulmauX, commuul-
~ which has been FOR centuries without
intercourse with other representatives
of the human species, and whose MEM
bers never saw q white man until few
months ago. They are still in the stone
age, knowing no metals; they grow no
plants and their houses are built OF the
skulls OF whales The home Of this
strange tribe Is on Southampton Island.
a piece Of waterglrt land nearly as big
as the State Of Maine. and situated az
the north end OF Hudson Bay. Appar.
entity the people have dwelt there ever
since Columbian times. and today
they subsist In exactly the same way
as they must have done then. Having
been isolated for SO long O period. &c Is
natural that they should possess many
peculiarities A collection OF their
- .Nts al b..
objects. was secured by a whaling
vessel that recently visited their island
but 10 the regret Of the Canadian au-
thorities they have all passed into the
possession Of persons In New York
Their houses Of skulls. more properly
described as huts are built by putting
together the great jaws OF whales and
then covering them over with skins.
In the middle Of the primitive dwelling
is an elevated place, on which stands
the inevitable stone lamp. employed Tor
lighting heating cooking melting
snow, drying clothes. and IN certain
arts The lamp Is nothing more than
an open dish OF whale or seal oil with
q wick Of dry moss soaked In fat. The
whale Is the chief means Of subsistence
Of these strange people. They use the
whalcbOne In a variety OF surprising
ways. making even their cups and buck.
cts OF II, by bending Il into round shapes
and sewing on the bottoms Many Of
their implements a.e OF whalebone,
with Il they make t0bogRan-llke sleds.
They also manufacture sledges with
walrus tusks for runners and deer
antlers for crosspieces.
1T would be hard 20 find more dar-
ing hunters than they are the seal.
the walrus and the wary caribou COM
trihuting 10 their game bags The tribe
comprises only hfty-eight individuals.
about equally divided between the
sexes. It's members speak a dialect
peculiar 90 themselves, and quite un-
like that employed by any other Esqui-
maux Straits thirty miles broad sep.
arate Southampton Island from the
western shore OF Hudson Bay. where
there Is a colony Of EsquimauX, and
once IN a very long while the straits
freeze over Il Is said that this hap
pened seventy-dve years ago and then
a few hunters came over from the island
20 the mainland, where they We're much
surprised TO encounter other human be-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-25
New York Evening Sun.

Cronje the lion OF Africa, as his ad.
mirers call him with warrant, first tried
his hand az tanning the besieged. His
famous attack Of October 81 was deliy-
cred with craft and fury, and. although
the garrison lost heavily, their spirit
was as defiant as ever when the Beers
drew on. Gen. Snyman, as valiant a
soldier as Cronie II not as renowned,
scuCeCded 10 the command when CronJe
went south TO beat Methuen back from
Magersfoutein Snyman inflicted sew
cral defeats on Col Plumers relieving
column and advanced his lines by sap
ping so near TO Mafeking that it was
often on the ragged edge OF surrender
Most men In Baden-Powells place
would have raised the white nag and
the world would not have censured.
His cleverness In relieving the grim
tragedy Of the siege by providing
amusements for the town, by his witty
communications TO the Boer generals.
and by his issue Of paper currency and
postage stamps, was Characteristic OF
the man, who could play and eight at
the same time. and was all the better
fighter for his tippancy. Baden-Powell
Is a thoroughbred
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-25

made It would be conducive 10 the pub
he welfare. Some examples Of this kind
would have effect where good advice
seems 90 fail
The peace officers Of precincts, Of
sufficient number to patrol every street
or to watch over every district It
would be unreasonable 20 expect their
service, except occasionally. On the OUT
lying places where hoodlumlsm is rams
pant But we think there might De
some special peace officers appointed,
60 serve without pay, who would have
authority TO suppress disorder and.
when necessary, to arrest the youthful
dlsturbers who WIN not listen 10 the
voice Of reason and kindly suggestion.
They should be cautious and prudent
men who would not exceed their prop
en- authority.
This Is a serious matter Il Is sub
feet for family conversation. for sun
day and day school instruction. FOR
preaching, lecturng and general atten.
ton This ought TO be. and ia many
resDects, no doubt IS the most orderly
and peace-enjoylng community In the
land. But our young people need more
restraint than is common, and must be
taught the supremacy OF the law and
proper respect for the rights Of Others,
or we win have trouble on our hands
IN the future that IS Tar from pleasant
10 cnntamnlnln
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-25
SETTLE 1T Nowi

The salt Lake public Is greatly stirred
up over the bicycle question. The rapid
travel on the sidewalks that has been
permitted 10 riders Of wheels has be-
come a menace 10 the safety OF pedes-
trions. and Is particularly dangerous 10
children Il is common 10 see persons
walking who jump aside, when startled
by the sounding OF e bicycle bell behind
them. and who are just as likely to
move into the way Of the wheel as to
step out Of peril. Children are FREE
quently knocked down by careless rid
ers, and there Is an outcry that must
be needed.
The introduction Of an ordinance on
this matter is In the interest Of the gen.
eral public. Possibly. II It were not for
the rashness Of a few wheelers who axe
more selfish than wise there would be
but little complaint SIN, It must be
conceded that the sidewalks are the
property OF the people 20 walk upon,
and must not be given up to vehicles
which render them unsafe or detract
from the principal purpose. A bike" IL
a vehicle and therefore should be rele-
gated to the road.
There are many people IN this city
who ride the wheel. and who take great
pleasure ana much profit in its use.
But after all they are but the minority.
The convenience and safety Of the ma
jorlty must have the preference. The
sidewalks must be relieved from that
which has become a public nuisance.
In saying this we have no desire to
deprive the cyclists OF their proper
privileges They should have right Of
way where they would not infringe
upon the rights Of others. A margin
might be left for them next TO the side
walks on the public streets. which by
roller or other means could be made
smooth, and their travel be regulated
by always taking the right side Of the
road, so that there would be no diff
Guilty as TO passing from opposite d.
rectiUhs "seorchng" within the bust
ness portion Of the city should be pro-
hiblted and punished.
We hope this disturbing question win
be settled fairly to all parties, now that
It is on the tapis There should be
something more than talk about H. Let
the bicycles run by all means, at de-
cent rate. but put them where all We
hicles properly belong, The roads for
carriages Of all kinds, the sidewalks
Tor the people who choose 70 walk
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-25
IMMIGRATION FIGURES.


The other day 1858 immigrants ar
rived at the port Of New York. and
the fact has directed attention to The
large influx to this country the present
year. The immigration for the first
half Of the present month brings the
total OF arrivals since New Years day
up to 10000
The Chicago Times Herald finds, IN
glancIng over the statistics for the past
half century that q remarkable
change has taken place IN the source
from which the current Of immigration
springs. From iSil TO 1850 Great Brit
ain and Ireland were far ahead Of any
other country but in the latter part Of
the period Germany became a good Sec
ond, and In the decade 1SSl-ls9O the
figures were United Kingdom, ,l66 426:
Germany 1.452,gJ2. Italy made no show
Ing 10 speak Of until the decade ISL
1850. when her total was but sOS3o She
was a long way behind Norway and
Sweden, and also came after France
ana Austria, while Russia and Poland
were close az her heels,
The striking feature Of the last de-
cade Is the increase Of the non-teutonlc
class OF immigrants And this has be-
come noticeable IN the later years OF
the $4,000 who came during March. H.
600 We're from Italy, 1900 from Russia
and Finland, and 1900 from Austria
Hungary. The bulk OF the emigration
from Russia and Austria is made up OF
Jews and the large immigration from
the Austrian empire Is due TO the re-
vIyal OF Jewish persecution. The inn
migration from Germany, which stood
at 10000 In 1892 dwlndled TO 1900 In
1899
Another notable feature Is this. that
OF the 5000 March immigrants, $4,000
We're males, and only 1900 females
This is explained on the ground that
many men come here ahead Of their
families, 10 prepare the way for them.
and others come FOR the purpose Of ac.
oumulatlng a few thousand dollars with
which TO return home to their families
and friends.
When Il Is remembered that this
country for years has received the mill
lions OF the EARTH whose native huts
became too narrow for them, and that
there is yet room for millions more;
that, in fact only a commencement has
been made 20 develop the vast resources
OF which this continent has, by Proyi-
dence, been made the depository. a
faint idea may be formed Of the mag.
nitude OF this country. and Of IT'S fu-
ture. There Is no reason why the
Finlanders should not come over here
and enioy. under O new Aag the priyl-
leges Of liberty denied them IN the land
Of their brave and noble fathers. There
IS no reason why the Beers OF Africa.
II they refuse 20 live as British sub.
jects. should not trek 10 this country
and find here a congenial home. And
then when three countries OF the old
World have poured practically their en-
tire populations into this Republic. there
would stlll be room for millions to come
and live IN prosperity. The political
interests OF the country do not seem
10 suffer In any manner whatever.
through such an influx, and in other re-
spects the immigration has been. ana
Is, an incalculable gain 10 the nation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-25
CUBAN FRAUDS.

Il can hardly be concealed that the
more the Cuban scandals are scanned,
the larger they appear, The New
York World calls attention to the OIL
cial report to Congress, showing a total
income OF SltOO0,OOO. Of which the
enormous sum OF S5371oOO went 10 pay
civilian employees and laborers. besides
the pay OF the military government.
That Is an enormous expense for a
country with less than 100000 inhablt-
ants. one item is called extraordinary
expenses, ordered by the military gov
enor" without further specification
Among the expenses Is the sum OF
3l2,6l1 FOR q ten-mlle railroad built
around the city OF Havana, for the
purpose OF conveying troops past the
city without the necessity OF passing
through IT, II is alleged that the
work II necessary, could have been
done for $4,000. But It is said the
enterprise was entirely uncalled for at
any prize. and gotten up for the pur-
pose Of robbery
Such rumors and surmises call for 4
thorough investigation Of the conduct
Of those placed in charge IN Cuba. They
were there to represent the honor and
integrity Of this country: they had a
special mission 10 hll-to create a bet
ter understanding between Cubans and
Americans, by showing them a practical
example Of honest government, govern
ment Ia the interest OF the people. II
they have broken this trust, they are
really traitors 10 their country.
The only remedy now, II frauds have
been committed. as alleged is to throw
the searchllght Of truth upon them and
the authors thereof. and 10 metc out
fun justice. no matter where or whom
IL strikes. The Cubans have for
centuries been accustomed 20 sec their
wealth diverted unjustly TO the pockets
OF strangers They should now be
given to see a government listen TO
their appeals, and 10 right the wrongs