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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
A Serious Joke.

There is a story of a Young lady who
WAS much admired and courted by young
man, who, one day kissed her against her
will. Ii made her furious, and she indig-
nantly ezclaimsd "lf you dare kiss me
again, I'll tell my father"
She meant il, but he took it for the
usual feminine bluff Of such occasions and
repeated the dose on the spot. She ran
out of the room, to the b,ck porch where
her father had just finished oiiing his gun.
But bv the time she arrived there she
found out she wasn't as mad as she
thought she was, and Matching up an ex-
cuse for her sudden appearance said
"Papa, 60 in and show Mr.. Blank your
gun. He is great authority on birds
and guns" Il will, said the father, rho
is an enthusiastic sportsman, and he
made tor the parlor, gun in hand.
Whom her father entered the parlor thai
Young man didn't even wait to say good
bye: nor was he particular about his man
ner or place of exit. He broke through
the window, and struck speed he though
would distance the gun as we'll as the OLE
man.
1t was with difficulty the farther corner
ed him few DAYS later, and explained
then it WAS month later before the cir
couid pursuade him she had not intende'
a practical joke. But he is Modified nov
and goes to see her and, maybe, repeat
the microbe doses, but she don't "tel
papa" any more .-Erchdnge.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada l.
Hart, OF GrotOn, ). ID. "Was taken with
a bad cold which settled on my lungs
and finally terminated in Consumption
Four doctors gave me up, saying l couit
live hut short time. gave myself up t.
nv Savior. determined il could not sta,
with my friends on earth, / would go tt
nv absent ones above. My husband wal
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discover,
for Consumption. Coughs and Colds ant
gave it trial, took in all eight bottles
1t has cured me and thank God, am save'
and now we'll and healthy woman
Trial bottles free at j. W. Kelly's drul
store. Regular size Soc and$l. Guaran
teed or price refunded. For sale by j. W
Kelly, Druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04

t..roo'.r ~.-nr..- ~
40. ~r,r ,",ny'as, inrir isee-, h'"d'
end cioihing v.re dirty. their hslf un-
...i. r ,'.- very dissgr'es''le.
On oae side If tie room, arsr y incoF'
Eat sno,tcr box, on which rested heef-
bottle. riih = rirct Of candle ~ the month
Of IL. lew matches, piece oi comb an
old book. which had been picked up IN the
street, and some paper. The walls we're
decorated with pictures out Of newspapers
stuck around, and chalk marks, which l
had noticed on the outside also. FOR
window blinds there we're newspapers ana
dirt. III fact the very air was dirty ana
was yer, glad when reached the street
again.
then wen, to another home l could
see as soon as got within sight OF the
house that il was diferent from the hrst'
The fence and gate were we'll fastened up,
and there wass nice swept walk IRON the
gate to the door. On each side OF the
gate along the fence, hOllyhocks were
growing. aud on each side Of the walk
were beds Of pinks, asters and msryo'ds'
| While over the windows we're trained
beautiful morning -glories. Behind The
house was a small, but we'll cared for,
garden.
This time I was met At the door by a
woman, Who was poorly dressed, but neat
and clean.
This home, like the other, contsincd but
one room. The floor. windows and walls
were ~ clean as soap. water and busy
hands could make them.
I'm the room were two beds, stove. two
tnblry, some chairs, and Il Large box with
curtains, whicii suppose took the place
of a wardrobe. The beds, like everything
else, showed poverty, but were clean and
nicely made up. On one table was lamp.
a Billie. some school hooks, and ] think !
saw composition, which one of the
children had prepared for the next day.
There we're also some books and things on
a shelf. On the other table were some
dishes, over which WAS spread cleani
white cover. Over the windows were
hunng some plain, white curtains, nicely
done up.
Seated on low stools, with clean faces,
hands aud clothing, and their hair nicely
brushed, were three little girls. each one
busy with some kind of work.
This home certainly was very different
from the first. 1t showed the difference
between the lazy poor, and The industrious
poor.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
SION GA.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
srNpAY-Scn0OL.--EveryS Sunday afternoon al Z'0'
o'clock joins A. EssEE, Superintendent
P..yyH-MgyrISG. livery Wednesday night. p
YouNa PEOPLES SOcIETY.-Eyery Sunday a''e'
noon ut As O'Clock.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
Spain's Greatest Need.

Mr.. r. ?. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken. ). Z. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the back
of his head. On using Electric Bitters,
America greatest blood and nerve rem
edy. all pain soon left him. He says this
grand medicine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures liver and
kidney troubles, purifes the blood, tones
up the stomach, strengthens the nerves
puts vim. vigor and new life into every
muscle, nerve and organ OF the body. II
weak, tired or aiing you need it. Every
bottle guaranteed, only 30 cents. Sold by
J. W. Kelly, druggist. !
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
DAN STRICKLAND
IN A FIERY PIT.
He Fell Into a Boiling Caldron
of Molten Metal.
ru,o,ovee of the Johnson City Furnace
Held to a Red Hot Bracket Until
He Was Rescued.


Johnson CRY, Tenn, Dec. - Daniel
y. Strickland, white, an employee OF the
iron furnace s; this place, narrowly es-
capek being roasted to death in The big
furnace. Had it not been for his extra
ordinary physical endurance, biz presence
of mind. and effort to save himself, he
would have persisted in tie burning merry
furnace.
Strickland's duties made it necessary
for him to be near the top of the big
furnace. While performing his duty, he
slipped and fell into the big stack, from
which was issuing volumes of smoke, gases
and heat. He descended sixteen feet,
when he struck the red-hOt crust OF a
molten mass of iror. AS he was about to
sink to a terrible death, he made final
leap, hoping to save himself.
With heroic determination Strickland
swung to red hot bracket. attached to
the wall of the furnace. In the meantime
his fellows had seen him fall, and had
lowered a ladder into the stack, hoping to
rescue him, if such was possible. lie
grabbed the ladder, which was lowered,
and was pulled to the top.
When he breathed free air he was I'M
conscious, and WAS horribly burned. HIS
left wrist was twisted out OF shape, and
may he deformed for life. His body was
baked in several places, and internal IN
juries are feared.
Strickland still lives. His escape iron
death is considered the most miraculous
thing heard for many years.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
ARRtvALAND DEPARTURE OF
TRAINS.

LouisviIIe a. Nashville.
Central time.) 80 an
No. 81, Passenger dalIy.-Leaves Louls'i''e YOU
m. arrives Big Stone Gap S:l0 q. NJ. CO..
No. 80, Passenger dsily.-leaves Big Stone "Si
7.gs n. m. arrives at Louisville ~ 80 a. ~
Big stone Gapsnd Powe'rs valley
(Staudard tmc.l
r.. a. Ayers, PreSt. d,r+
Gys.RAt OFFICES Bic STONE Gar, VA
transfer line for freight and passenger business
ma, veen the South Atlantic Ohio and LouisVlIe a
Nashville Railroads and the furnaces oil Tue Dig
Stone Gap Iron Co. ,,.,,ows.
Trains leave the lntermont hotel as foiio"s'
ForL an. train, going east. '.'.''''' :s s0 n,
~ west. S;JV r. III
va.&s.w train, going SOUTH. s;2O m
.. nOrth....... 7:OOp. III
For further information regarding freight ano
psssengeruaftc, applyto . Co
Ayers building, BiG STONE GAPVA'
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
C.. A. Snow g. Co.

C. A. Snow g. Co, patent lawyers, oppo-
site the United States Patent Office,
Washington, d. c., who have actual clients
in every citr and town of the United
states and Canada, report tina. never be-
fore in their 25 years practice has the
work, OF the Office been so we'll up to.dste'
They claim that patents can now be pro-
cured In less than half the time formerly
required. hov-Jaho'
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
A Visit to the Homes of the
Poor.

WRITTEN BY A GIRL STUDENT or THE BIG STONE
GAP HIGH SCHOOL.
One day visited two homes of poor
people. The first was very miserable
howell | went into the yard through II
gate hanging OH one hinge. The fence
was about half down and the yard was full
of dirt of every description, tin cans
sticks and rags, while the garden was
nothing but patch ofweeds.
The steps were gone and were replaced
by cinders and ashes. The most of the
window pancs were out aud old rags and
paper took lheir place. was met at the
door by an old woman with a snuff. stick
in her mouth, and very dirty.
The house contained only Que room
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04

In one end of the room was small COOK
ins-store. In the corner was a box Tor
.aile. which coniain"' iew ,'d' AIRY
~. ., "d rans. 10
dit. ~
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
BIG STONE GAP.

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH.-REv. J.. A.
DryAl. Pastor. Preaching First and Third sundays
1 n each month, morning and night N
SUNDAY -ScHooL.-Eyery Sunday morning ~ ~
O'clock r. WOLFE, Superintendent
pr.yrs-NsErtse.- Wednesday night.
ErwogrH LgAGUE-Every Friday night. =.
ClAss-MEsriSs. Second Sunday In each 'non'h IL
3o'elock p. MI. {. SrEcHr, Clsss-leader. y,...
and Third Sundays In each month at O'Clock, ana a.
s,onega second Sunday. morning and night, ana O.
Minersville Fourth Sunday.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-REv. r. G. NArHE-
son, Pastor. Preaching Second Sunday IN eaSn
month. morning and sigbt, at the Episcopal church
SUNDAY ScsOoL-Every Sunday morning Al "
O'Clock. in Presbyterian Chspple near the bridge'-h
/. SULLIVAN, Superintendent
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
Land of Topsy-Turvey.

Land of Topsy-Turvey.
In the land Of Topsy-Turvey-
How | wish that was there!
Where everything is upside down,
And common things are rare;
Where hard works always easy;
Where the night is always day;
Where troubles recreation,
And the grown up people play;
Where rivers climb the hillside;
Where the skies are clover green;
Where all the hidden things oflif
Are clearly to be seen;
Where fairies are the people,
Where the people are the elves;
Where the milk comes from the Well
springs
And the horses drive themselves;
Where things 60 by contraries;
Where the homely have good looks;
Where the burglars are all honest,
And the readers write the books.
All, the laad of Topsy- Turvey-
'Tis an iridescent dream! =
A spot where things are what they're not
And never what they seem!
want to 20 aud live there,
For l rather like their war
or having everybody
Growing Younger every day.
-Harper's Bafar.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04

a.. ..,r ,n,.,"4s, ihrir iscc-, hs"ds
.nd clothing v.re dirty. their hair un-
...l... .l ~ very dissCr'esh'e.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
NAILS CLOSI
WISE COUNTY COURTS

CorSry Couwr--Iled the 4th Monday III eaeh 'no"'"
H. A. W. Skecn, Judge -, c.,,,a,,.
CIgcyir CouKT.-lIcld 1T Monday IN April SeP'e"'
bsr and December. ". I. Miller, judge
COUNTY OFFICERS.
CorNry IsD CIRCUT COuRT CIERk-", ~ hI'b''''
rn..,,nx,y, ,,vu ,rronNyY.-W. ". g. DOtson.
TREAsrRER III. G. stewart.
COMMISSIONERS Eastern District ID \; ke.y:
1oun,ssoNrR western District.)-W. D. McNIe''
SCHOOL SvrEgISTENDENT:-W. u. """P'''
CorSrY SuRvEyoR-S NJ. Taylor
J.urR-Cbarcs Hughes.
SryrWISrrNprSr on rnE iooR.-G. II. Skcen
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup very efficient
remedy For coughs aui .o'is II has NJ
equal. 1t is good tor adult nd children.
For Group and whooping-c"ngh it is IN
valuable.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
u. POST OFFICE.
Big Stone Gap. Va

Big Stone Gap. Va.
! n Goodloe. Pm s. X. lessee, Asst. p N.
OFFICE HOURS.
General delivery open from a M to S;i' p H.
Except Sunday. 49,. ,,or,
sunday h0urs-frOm o a. III. to 10 q. IN ana from
: 80 y. M. to 4 p. M
MONEY ORDER OFFICE.
Omen from s a. m. to p. IN. every dsy, e@oeP'
Sunday.
MAILS CLOSE
For 4 n. II. H., East, at s:2Oa m.
Fnr l.. 4 y. X. T., West, at s;l5 p ~
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-12

explains Itself:
Honolulu. May H. 1900
Shipping Reporter, Pacific Commercial
Advertiser.
Dear Sir: | guess you saw the article
IN the evening paper in regard to the rat
terrier being picked up at sea by the
steamer Mikahala on her last trip.
Wei. it's all farce. The dog was pick
ed up in the harbor between Brewer s
wharf and Naval Row on about the 9Th
of February last. We We're laid up for
repairs at the time and afterwards made
a present of the dog to John Kelly.
Please deny the fanciful yarn in the
evening paper.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-12
NOTES

steamer Iwalani is due tomorrow from
Eleele.
Steamer Waialeale will arrive today
from Kilauea.
L. S. a. T. Sherman leaves San Fran
cisco on June LIST for the Philippines via
this port.
Transport Westminster is on the way
here from San Francisco. She is due at
any time.
On the 18th instant the transport Lo-
gan will leave the Coast for Manila via
Honolulu.
Navy transport Solace will leave for
Manila the first of the week.
The Thyra, California Oriental steam
ship, arrived on May I'd at San Diego
She goes from there to San Francisco.
The following vessels are loading at
san Francisco: Albert, for Honolulu; s.
9: Wilder, for Hilo; Archer. for Homo
lulu; Falls of Clyde, for Hilo; George
Curtis, for Honolulu; Annie johnson. for
Hilo; steamer Manauense, for Hilo via
hahului and Mahukona.
SAN DIEGO, April 29.-The steamer
noon from Hamburg, Germany and the
central America, and after discharging
about 100 tons of cargo for this port. she
lett at O'Clock for San Francisco the
nnal port of the run. The steamer is the
largest of the line to reach California
anu she has 1000 tons of cargo for San
FRANCISCO. Her officers bring informa-
ton that the line is having new and fine
steamers built for passenger service
on the run
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-12
A Fanciful Yarn.

The following modest communication
explains itself:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

Eugenle Blair. supported by most
excellent company Of players, will be
seen here ut the Opera House. Thurs
day, November s. matinee and night,
presenting the Wallack's theatre pro-
nounced and lasting success, "a Lady
Of Quality" at the dramatlzation of
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's noted
novel, having been made by Stephen
Townsend. The production will be pre-
sented under the personal supervision
Of Mr.. Henri Gressltt. The story Of the
play is one of intended interest from
the beginning to the end. II Is written
around the daughter OF country
squire and plainly shows that any girl,
no matter what her surroundings are.
can make herself leader. not only of
her sex. and n dictator OF men. The
production, 1t may be truthfully said. Is
superior to that given In New York, In
nsmuch as the hncsse acquired by
long and successive run has now been
obtained. Each and every detail has
been watched by Miss Blair, whose rep
utation for completeness Is well known.
During the summer new scenery was
erected and costumes made; this was
done. although what was used Inst
year WAS but little worn, because Of
Miss Blalr's desire 10 make the road
production even superior TO that given
In New York.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-08
HARl.RY. aARTL ~. 3; DEAD.
Demise of Well Known Young Man
After Brief Iuness.

ass.UsH <AAICk - oA3Ok A44A4UJos aHH
Yesterday afternoon at har past
twelyo O'Clock. at the horne OF his pa
rents on Thirty.nrst street. occurred
thu death OF Harry ". Gartl.y. after
an illness OF only a few days. Mr.. Cart
ley had been complaining for some tlIne
OF diabetes, but he had been confined to
his bed for only a few days. Deceased
was 80 years OF age and WAS manager
OF the local Bell telephone agency. He
was also at tho time OF his death a
member OF tho city council from tho
Sixth ward.
Deceased was well known throughout
the city and enjoyed tho love and adml-
ration Of wide circle Of friends. Hs
was son OF Henry Gartley. who Is
connected with the La Belle mil, and
he has resided in thu Sixth ward oil his
life. Ho became connected with tho
Bell telephone exchange reyeral years
ago and his natural ability manifested
Itself so that he was rapidly advanced,
ultimately becoming second In the man.
agcment of tho local station. /.
Council. Of which, he was member,
will turn out In a body atethe funeral.
The funeral services will take place at
the home OF his parents this at
ternoon at 2 o'clock. The, remains will
then be shipped to steuhenville, where
he will DO buried Friday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-08
a CHEMIST SPEAKS


After having tested and tried every
form OF predigested food on the mar
ket and experimenting In my own
family, my attention was attracted TO
an article headed 'Brawny Scots Diet
mentioning eggs and Grapc-Nuts.
carefully tested the new food and final
~ began its use in my family. with
most gratifying results.
"My little boy at that time was a
pale. anaemic child and very
poorly nourished. Now, thanks to
Grapc-Nuts, he is as fine a
specimen OF lnfantile strength as 1
could wish for. My own personal cx-
perience means much to me. For some
years ! was troubled with dyspepsia:
that is. could not eat bread or any
preparation OF bolted wheat flour. such
rs cake or any Of the starchy prepara-
lions. without fit Of Indigestion, sour
stomach. costivcness, and headache.
las soon as I quit that sort Of food
and used Grape-Nnts, which has the
starchy part predlgested, began to re-
cover. The change has been remark
able. formerly weighed 122 pounds
and now weigh 1877. Am strong, have
more nerve force than ever possessed.
appetite perfect, sleep sound and can
endure any amount of work. know
exactly where the change has come
from, and 1t Is from your truly scientific
and wonderful food, which is worthy
OF the highest commendation." Charles
B. Prior, C. OF P. Glass "a. Mlddletown.
N Y,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-08
MrLLER-PRINCE.
A Very Pretty Homo Wedding on
the Island Last Night.

A very pretty home wedding was SOL
emnized at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Prince. North York street, at $3.50
o'clock last evening. being the marriage
OF her daughter, LYDIA Beatrice, to Mr..
Frank Lawson Miller, a prominent
young business man Of this city. About
seventy guests assembled at the ap-
pointed hour to witness the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. ]. II.
Littell. The bride. who was hand
somely attired, was given away by her
brother-ln-law. Mr.. Clay Dean. The
bridesmaid was Miss Lulu Prince. SIS
ter Of the bride, and the groomsman
Mr.. VIII Miller. brother Of the groom.
The reception which followed the GER
cmony, and the rejection was pleasant.
ly discussed until the departure Of this
newly welded couple. who left at mid.
night over the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road for q two weeks trip to eastern
cities. They will be at home to their
friends at No. 1914 Eoff street after
November 10.
On his return Mr.. Miller will be asso-
ciated In business as partner with
Mr.. Charles S. Noble. The bride re-
ceived many handsome and valuable
presents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-08
"F!end Fritz"

Friend Fritz" the musical comedy
which will be presented at the Opera
House. Friday and Saturday. Novem-
Der 0 and 10. and Saturday matinee. by
Marion Manola md an exceptionally
strong and we'll balanced company. Is
one OF the most charming and delight
ful plays OF the past decade. That Is
5ay1n6 n good deal. but II II strictly
truo. There Ia an indeserIbnble air OF
rertfulnr.s and calm about Il. and
nothing OF the strenuous, ana yet II Is
never duh. Its sweet story Is told quiet
~, but never monotcnously, and Il
never lacks Interest. m, music Cutchea
the atmosphere Of the play. md /. as
sweet as II ~ appropriate. II VIII he
deliberately produced. the entire mount
Ing Of the play being carried b. the
company,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-08
THE WEEK OF Prayer
For Young Men Commences Next
Monday-Ths Programme.


Monday-Ths Programme.
Tho annual week Of prayer for the
young men o. the world, observed BY
the Young Mems Christian Associations
Of an lands, occurs November II to II.
Special scrv1ccs will DO held By the
local Association and very attractive
programme ha, been arranged. A bis
mems meeting will be held next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. s. T. West
hafcr will make the address. The vest
ed choir OF the Thomson NJ. Z. church
will sing several anthems and lead tho
congregational singing. The choir Of
thirty voices is under the leadership OF
Prof. J. N. Hammond.
On Monday evening meeting win DO
held by the Association. addressed by
Rev. C. H. Moloney. George F. TibbItts
will address the meetings on Wcdnes-
day, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings. Mr.. Tibbltts is the state
secretary OF the Associations Of Mary
land, Delaware, District OF Columbia
and West Virginia, He was until re-
Gently general secretary Of the Cincln-
natl 7. NJ. C. A. He Is a good speaker
and very interesting meetings are an
ticipated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-08
Lonely JeH Do Anglia.

Jefferson De Angels !. lonely. In that
he now haS the comic opera situation
In this country almost TO himself. All
OF hi. former associates have deserted
the fOld. and left JefT 10 gather all the
money nyd fame. DE Wolf Hopper and
Lillian Russell have become members
OF tho ,tock company at Weber and
Firld'E music hall. In New York. Digby
Bell and Pauline Hall have gone into
vaudeville. md Camille D,Arvllle has
married and retired. Della Fox has
recovered her health. but not her voice.
and has Joined the company support
Ing the Dutch comedians. the Rogers
Brothers. JEFF De Angels, instead or
going backward. has gone forward
steadily. surely and successfully. Ills
new operate comedy, "a Royal
Rogue" ls said to be the brightest and
funnlcft he has ever had, and his sup
porting company the best engaged in
light operh work. Little JtsEle Mack
nyc, the principal comciICnne Of ,ha
company. In reported TO have made n
decided hit.