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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15
WISE COUNTY.
Some interesting Sketches
Regarding Our Early
History.

~ - NAo nav ttth tofA aua
raised in sight Of our everlasting hills.
the early history Of the Southwestern
counties has peculiarly personal
significance.
In giving this short sketch Of
Wise county. the writer is aware Of
the fact that il lacks the complete.
ness which a more extensive knowl-
edge Of local history would give.
therefore it is quite possible that
readers vho are more fully acQusint-
ed with county history viii discover
errors in Il. To these the writer
begs 20 say that any such criticism
will be most kindly received, and the
Editor win gladly publish any such
communications.
Away back previous 20 Sc. when
there vas not town worthy Of the
name in an this section. the Legisla-
turc saw nc. after much debate. Go
make 3 new county out Of contnbu-
tions from two or three older ones.
and accordingly. the County Of Wise
which after an Is only forty-iye ycars
old. was organized. and ON July the
2sth and 2eth the FIRST county court
WAS held in Gladcvillc. since bccsmc
the thriving town of Wise. in the
center of which b. thr public square
on which stands the beautiful new
courthouse. the pride Of che county.
and the jail. terror Co law breakers
a. e..
probably ono Thousand souls. and
supports two newspapers Do was
the FIRST incorporated town in The
county and is locally famous for Boz.
high altitude. It's beautiful homes.
aud the hospitality of its citizens.
lts inacccssibility has often boon
urged against 10. but in time th.s
drawback Co bis more rapid develop
mcnt alli hc removed
That fr-t coulii We see mum
bore of braai-shouiicred. sturdy.
pro,pcrou,.looking men. iamci, ar
thc most part. iu home-pua inen
and Kentucky jeans come riding Boo
I by twos and threcs and hitch ther
tired horse. u 'rout 0l Oots.n's cas-
crn and discuss the weather. cf.g.
horses. miserable roads. ami public
affairs generally. with not hint ol
che trouble. timos ahead WHOM choir
hands shall. guido thc affairs off che
now county witch Che strong anl -ue
touch ot men wha were unt afraid.
] he trt court Over fnaro .r tI.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

emiah Boiling. John y. buchanan,
aud Robert Mccoy.
The county was laid out in school
districts which conceded with
the magisterial districts and were
similarly numbered. one school
commissioner was appointed for each
district. Thus was the foundation
Of orr present county school system
laid There is still room for i'm
provement.
Recognizing that a Jail MAS a ne
cessity under The new regime. and
having no money wherewiih 70 build
one. II was ordered that Russell coun-
~ jail be used for evil doors until
one should be built.
Court was held for two days. On
the both DAY of July. a Tuesday long
20 be remembered. Elhcrt s. Marion.
Of Jonosvillo. made a political speech
IN Gladeville at log house on the
hin where the residence of ex-Jndge
T g. Wells now stands
During the progress Of the speech.
two men. Alexander Carico aud Bcv-
erlcy Dickinson. both being under
the induence OF liquor. became involv-
cd iu a dispute, and after che speak
ing the fair name Of the county of
Wise was stained forever by n most
brutal murder in very sight of She
| place Of justice. Coming down the
hili when close to big -priug near
Ihr fool nfrIru4.n -frurI f.rr...
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

How about the married men any
way? They know hoN 70 play ball
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

A. exchange saws an ideal hus-
band Is the nan who hasn't got
married yet
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

TH- year the profits Of The Stand
ard oil Company will be sbou, SEQ.
100000
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

The liability to disease is greatly
isssened when the blood is in good con-
dition, and tho circulation healthy and
vigorous For then all refuse matter
Is promptly carried out Of the system I;
otherwise IL would rapidly accumulate
fermentation would take place. the
blood become polluted and the consti-
tuition so weakened that a simple
naiady might result seriously.
A healthy, active circulation means
good digestion and strong. healthy
nerves.
AS blood purifier and tonic s. S. S.
has no equal. II is the safest and best
remedy for old people and children
because il contains no minerals. but Is
made exclusively Of roots and herbs.
No other remedy so thoroughly and
effectually clcsuses the blood Of i'm
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

The report ol the Auditor o., to
the numhcr oi white and black malc-
IN Virginia paying taxes on property
valued a. $500 of more. which the
convention requested, is almost com-
pieted In round number, it show.
that there are 95.0ou whites sua
5000 negroes The most remarkable
fact. however, isthat there are more
femsies than males in Nngima pas
ing taxes ou the amount named
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

a nEw compilation of captures sna
surreudsss ia the Philippines, cover
ing the period from May 10 60 June
Is. 1901. SHOW, that eight officers
and $50 men of the iusurgent forces
were captured. and Isl officers sn3
, &so men surrendered. making the
total nu,aber q insurgents ospturei
or surrendered up 20 June - last
sI.o2S
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RATS os sDvsErIsISa.

The above rates arc Ter standing ADVERTISE
uents only.
E~iocALArvFHrtsrExSrs VII be casrg-
ID for a. tbe rate n esnts pr line Tor each
insertion.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-08-15

ten Il CURES permanently All manner
Of blood and skin troubles.
M. r r. Kelly. Of Urbsna. O., writesi
= I had Eczema on my hands and face for
I'VE years. 10 would break out IN little
white pustuier, Crusts would form and
drop OF, leaving the tkin red and imam
cd. The doctors did me no good. I used
All ting moitcated soaps and sslvca without
hcnodt, p. q. g. cured me. and my skin
IA a. clear and smooth - any ones"
Mrs.. Henry nieS fried. o. Cape May. n.
= aava fhaf rsrfr-cr0 'b1tfiss ~ q II 4
cured her q Cancer Of the breast Doc
tore and friends thought her casa hope
ieEs.
Hiohard o.. Gardner, Florence. r.. c..
suffered for years with Hoils. Two bot
ties Of p. s. =. put hia blood I'm good con-
dition and the Doii- disappesred.
Send Tor oar free book, and write
our physicians about your case
Medical advice free.
rHt SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. Ca
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purities At the
same time II builds
up the weak and de
bflitated. and reno
Yates the entire sys-
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Haley. Thomas Han1y Mrs Elizabeth
Samson, D, B. Walden. A. G.. Davis, Chas.
W: Freedman, Geo Carroll.
Smithsonian Institution and National Nu-
seum-Dr. Geo. p. Merrill, w H. Holmes,
r A. Lucas, Chas. Schuchert, B. A. Bean
W NIrt Tassin. ChaS. W. Richmond. G. B.
c. A. Steuart. Alban Stewart, r w
Sweeny, Z. W. Cloves, H. W Hendley. H.
e. Taylor, H. Glaze, F. H. Cole j. Braze-
rol. W. Rhinehart, c. A. D. Woltz, W. H.
". Porter.
Fish commission - George A. Schneider.
Miss r. W. Lamon. r. J. Conway. w P
Sauerhoff {. W. Morgan, W. f. Morgan.
There has also been a large number of
ofhcers and employees of the government de-
tailed from various sections of the country
as in the War Department, for instance
VINO VINO nave been at work on the exhibits.
me hsh commissions 5 cars, No. 4 and No
D. with crews OF five men each have made
several trips here, bringing live fish for the
dquariums.
Washington is represented on the govern
ment guard by George z. Welsh Rott l..
Williams, John \. Baird and l.. H. DeRie-
mer.
The members and officers of the board of
management of the exhibit are as follows:
Col. ). IL Brigham. Department of AgricuI-
ture. chairman; Maj. VIM. H. Michael De-
partment of State; Wallace II. Hills, Treas
ury department: Capt. 2. C. Harris T. S.
A, War Department: Mai Frank strong
| low. Post Office Department. Mr. B. f. Pc
ters, Navy Department: Prof. F. W. Clarke,
Department of the Interior: DR.. F. w
True, Smithsonian Institution and National
Museum: Mr.. W. dec. Ravenel coz emission
of fish and fisheries: Chas. H. Verriii de-
partment of labor: Williams c. Fox, bureau
OF American republics; W. V. Cox secre-
tary; W. VI. Geddes, disbursing officer; r.
l. Stone. clerk of the board
Yesterday morning the artillery company
ordered here for duty in connection with
the government exhibit arrived and pitched
camp near the large lake on the exposi-
ton grounds. The detachment includes
eighty odd men. A field brigade hospital
has been located just south of the govern
ment building by the medical department
of the army, with thirty enlisted men A
crew of fifteen life-saVers will arrive to-
morrow, the lffe-saving station being COM
plete In every way ready to receive them.
A camp of marines is proposed but a suit
able location has not yet been secured.
Cen Haywood, commandant of the Marine
Corps. visited Buffalo recently in this con-
nection, but found the only satisfactory site
had been assigned for the brigade hospital.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

now. at a late day, taking every precau-
tion to prevent a fire in any of the build
ings. They are, one might expect, go
ing provokingly to the extreme. Their de-
mands cannot but be needed strictly by
the exposition mana cement, although it
means the OVERRIDING of thousands upon
thousands of dollars worth of mechanical
work and the purchase of innumerabie ex-
ira fixtures for safeguard. which will sap
the financial blood of the show to degree
which to many appears serious.
There is no one who more deserves the
sympathy of the public. so far as the ex-
position officials go. than the chief of the
electrical bureau, Mr.. Henry Rustin. 1t
will be, as it has been even this early. the
fruit of his untiring, ingenious and master
full efforts which will hold the nightly
throngs in a bewiidering, dreamlike gaze
and worship of what, beyond question,
ranks as the most brilliant electrical light
ing and decoration that the world has
ever seen.
THE following citizens of Washington
have been engaged here in the preparation
and installation of the United States gov
ernment exhibits, under the direction of
the board, composed of representative of
each of the executive departments of the
Smithsonian Institution, the fish commits
sion, the Department of Labor and the bu-
reau of American republics:
State Departmental. NJ. Johnson, j. II.
Richardson.
Treasury Departmental H Beckwith. D.
B. Wainwright. j. b Morrey, James Cow
ans, Chas. ]. Harlow. William Clarvoe.
Navy Department-Com Thorn. William
son. U. S. N: Lieut.. Samuel ]. Logan. L. s.
NJ. c.; Sergt. r. W. Maxwell, L. S. NJ. c.;
W. Price Williamson, f. II. Behnke. ]. H.
Windsor. Thos. A. Holland, Oscar Oehmler,
j. T. Cook.
Post Office Department-W. G. Brownlow,
S. |. Slack. Cecil Hufty.
Interior Departmental. C. Boykn. T. A.
Witherspoon. Miss Alice C.. Fletcher, W. j.
waste. W. B. Simmerman, Gustave Loehler,
Jos. BraZerol.
Department of JuStice-R. V. LaDow.
Agricultural Departmental. II. Brigham,
DR.. G. +. Dodge, DIR. E. E. EweH, DR. G.
Ford Langworthy. u. T. Maring, DR.. W. ID.
Bigelow Edgar Brown. c. r. Ball. Geo.
Hussman. W. N Irwin. r. H. Dorset,
Henry f. Alvord. Jas. r. Stewart, William
Evening star., 1901-05-18
Our Population in 1000 A, ID.

O. L. Austin in the Forum.
viii the United States have a population
of 300,0o0,0o0 by the end of the twentieth
century? Let us hope so. The nineteenth
century has brought the nation from a
handful of scattered and struggling people
TO the front rank among the great conn
tries of the world If it is to maintain that
proud position and take it's place absolutely
at the head of the worlds great nations
ID must Increase i'll population and pro-
ductivity, and maintain its power of mar
ticlpatlon In all the affairs Of the busy
"cfio, whose population by that time will
De more than three billions of people. To
that end our waste places must be neo-
pied, our great natural resources deve,-
oped, our power of self-support intensified
and our facilities of Interchange amonp
ourselves and with the whole world rnuI.
uplled- For this We need peopIe-neonIa
WIN sturdy muscles and active minds.
with earnest hearts and purposes. The
people now distributed over this snIenaid
area of ours being of that Character uyhv
should We not have even before the end Of
gent, successful people which the TTnfte5
states will require 10 maintain IT'S nosi-
uon at the head of the worlds list of great
nations? N e'e"'
WIN great railway system stretching
from Patagonia to Alaska. and connecfin9
across Bering Strait; with an Asiatic rail.
way system; with wireless teIegraphy en-
abiing instantaneous communication from
city TO city, and telephones so developed
that man may speak from continent to con-
uhent; with the art of ocean nayipation
much more highly developed. and perhans
the navigation of the air as Completely
mastered as that OF the ocean IS today, the
United States, with its power to tnta,
change its products. will be in touch With
those OF other lands. and it's power TO
sustain a population of 100000 OOO-yes
f.Np en- n lipr, will t,.c
which the prosperous nations of Eurone
sustain their present population
Evening star., 1901-05-18
The Cedar and Palm Symbolic
Union of American Republics.
some WONDERFUL COLOR EFFECTS
Westinghouse Officially Con-
nected With the Exposition.
EXHIBITORS AND EXHIBITS
C..--.-r.nl.rce Of The Evoning Star.

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BUFFALO, May Il, 1901
Wdshingtouians were the most prominent
in the opening exercises of the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition. They were held on May l
in the 1ag-draped rotunda of the United
States government building, and it seemed
most appropriate that the United States
should lead in the start of this great en-
t"rpris".
Every one looks forward to the Goth of
this month. when the dedication ceremonies
will he held as the true opening of the ex-
position. On that date the city will join
with the state. the state with the nation
and the nation with the sister republics of
this continent in a formal celebration that
viii be marked by an impressiveness and
an Importance in harmony with the event
itself. Those grounds of a half mile across
and a good mile in length have been the
scene Of a long period Of constant and
mighty energy. The works which have
Evening star., 1901-05-18
Aside.

Mojeska sailed for Europe last week.
Billy Rice. the old-time minstrel, is dy-
ing in Chicago.
Ellie Fay has scored a success in the
London music halls.
1.-The Belle of New York" will shortly be
produced In Buda Pesth.
Nellie McHenry will again appear as the
star in "M'liss'' next season.
Frank Perley is In Paris arranging for a
production of 1.-The Fortune Teller" there.
Lovers Lane goes to Chicago May %,
and if it pleases will stay there all sum-
mer.
Julia Marlowe has Cancelled her trip
abroad and will continue playing when
Knighthood Was in Flower In New York
Evening star., 1901-05-18
No Danger.

RON I1lck.
Friend-"But when you persist in trying
To sell man what he doesn't want, isn't
he apt to say something to hurt your
feeiings?"
Drummer-"Oh! I haven't any feelings
during business hours1
Evening star., 1901-05-18

MaUde Adams is on her way to a con-
vent. She doesn't intend 10 renounce Tho
stage but she proposes TO stay IN little
retreat in France long enough to ree,fo
her physical strength
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Charles Danny has signed three years
contract with George E,dwardes fba T,T.l.,-,
manager He makes his first appearar,..
in San Toy" playing Jimmy Powers. a.a
role.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Anna Held did SO We'll i'm New York last
week that she extended her season and
closes tonight instead of last SATURDAY
nSht. as originally intended. She sails Al
once for Europe.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Edna May and The Girl From In
There are scoring in London. The advar,..
Saie Ior three weeks ahead is very large.
Miss May has signed with Charles Trnl,
man for two years more
Evening star., 1901-05-18

capt. Basil Hood, the author of Sweet
ana twenty, the biggest success in Lon
don this season. has already been coro-
mlssioned to write another play by Charles
trohman. who controls the latest work for
this country,
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Elsie de Wolfe begins her starring tour
III TINS city next season, opening at The 90
lumbia- She viii appear in Clyde FitcE's
new play, The Way of the World"
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Tod Sloan, the jockey. i'm answer t.
proceedings brought TO make him nay Ger
tain debts Of the FL Captain season ii
London. two wears ago. says that he has
paid everything he owes and is not i'm the
angel class.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Maud Raymond fractured two bones in
her right hand while out driving on tn.
New York speedway recently and will act
no more this season. She had made a hiI
as Topsy" in Brady's Uncle Tom :
Cabin"
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Annie Sutherland has signed with Fr-l
Whitney 10 appear in the Boston prod..-
ton Of THE Wooing OF Priscilla"
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Daniel frohman has secured the Ameri-
can rights to The Gay Lord Quex." PLAYED
last season by John Hare. and il will D..
played by his company the coming sea
son. Arthur Forrest and HiIda Spoug will
have the principal roles
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Charles Dickson and Lillian Burkhart
his wife. are once more united and began
playing in Brooklyn last Monday night as
Joint stars I'm The Girl We Love" A COM
edy of Virginia life. Both play and COM
pany pleased.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Ethel Henry. the English actress now in
this country. has won her suit against Mrs
Langtry for ten weeks salary Miss
Henry was discharged on account Of being
too tall and sued the English beauty rof
the time she was idle
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Norma Whalley has been engaged for
the part of Dolores In the New York
pr oduction of ''Florodora." replacing Ber-
tina Waltzinger. Miss Whalley is tn. fourth
lady to appear in the part. Fannie John
son and Kate Condor being the other two.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

indefinitely. Large business caused Miss
Marlowe TO alter her intentions
Evening star., 1901-05-18

George Conquest the London rla,v~ipi-t
and actor-manaser, died last TUESDAY Q.
that city of heart disease
Evening star., 1901-05-18

George Edwards. the London manager.
VIII construct theaters I'm cape Town and
Johannesburg, Africa.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Lord Rosslyn has at last scored a stage
success IN London and he may come 10
this country next season
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Harry Davenport and Farron sauna.
nave written musical comedy which may
be produced early next season in London.
Both are with the Edna May company.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Ethel jackson, a member Of tho Miss
Bob w hite company, now playing in Phil
adelphia, was seriously hurt during a
scene-shift last Saturday night She re-
ceived a fracture of the knee and Will be
laid up for some time.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Gertrude Whiting has se'csc,I.i Nav
Robson IN the cast Of Are You A AI4s.,rI' -
now being played in Chicago.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Primrose and Dockstader's Minsfrsrs
closed their season IN Chicago last wr.l,
Manager Decker reports al unusually pros
porous season.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

The BriXton Burglary was produced I'm
this country for the first time last Mon
day night at Albany. n. Y. substantial
success was made by the farce w. J. Fer
guson. Joseph Holland. Jessie Busley. Elita
Proctor Otis and Grace FiIkins scored hits
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Billy Clifford and Maud Tuth. the we'll
known vaudeville team. are reported 10
have quarreied and separation is looked
for.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Wilton Lackaye will return to Rra8,.s
l ncle Toms Cabin" company for its CHI
cago season. Artie Hall replaces Maud
Raymond as Topsy
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Madeline Mills, the actrcss-pIavwrieb
mas won her suit for 500 against MANAGE
5Ianey. The latter was backward wirh
royalties on two of Miss Mills PLAYS.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Dan Leno wants to get into the English
parliament. and. as he rs very rich. threat t-
ems To retire from the stage and stand for
election.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Eta Butler will go to California to recr-
perate and will act no more until next
Sp1l
Evening star., 1901-05-18

VIII ~. Sloan will appear as a star next
season in a new play called The Substi-
tute''
Evening star., 1901-05-18

After two weeks of experiment with
comic opera Roster a. Biais. New YORK
has gone back into the vaudeville busi-
ness.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

tt9heF Lind Is making preparations To-
produce oue-act Mcndslssohu opera. The
son and the Stranger" In vaudeville next
season.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Charles A. Stevenson has refused to an
pear in the big production Of the Two or
phans" next season He says he is afraid
of his old part. having played il so often
that 1t is only in the past year that he has
broken off the habit of repeating the lines
OF the play.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

The marriage engagement OF Hugo To-
land of the "Zaza" company To Miss Ger
trUde T1dball of Philadelphia has been an
nounced.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Monday night. At MallaCk's TIaatar
Henrietta Crosman viii celebrate hrr lattb
New York appearance in Mistress Neil
Evening star., 1901-05-18

James X. Hackett continues to sign good
ones for his next seasons company, His
latest recruits are W. j. lie Moyne now
with the all-star cast Of The Merchant OF
Venice" and Charles Kent. Wilton Lack
aye and Theodore Roberts have already
signed with Hackett.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

SUMMER VAUDEVILLE.-Georg w
Leslie, Louise Willis and company will be
the headline" attraction at Chases Thea
ter week after next. Miss Willis is better
known perhaps as Louise Willis Hepner
under which name she won a considerable
measure of fame in Jack and the Bean
stalk and in Princess Chic" Mr.. Leslie
is a capable comedian. best remembered
here for his admirable role in "A Stranger
in Strange Land" They will appear in
"Chums," by Thomas Frost This Is the
one-act comedy which was awarded a prize
of $1,000 by a leading New York daily be-
cause it was deemed the best of the many
submitted In the competition for the re-
genuine light comedy in vaudeville. In the
bill with this Manager Chase promises to
present a surprising list of vaudeville nov
elites.
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Alice Nielsen was not long hunting a
manager. Last Saturday in London she
signed a contract with Charles Frohmaa
covering a long term OF years. Miss Mel
sens great success in London doubtless
convinced Mr.. Frohman OF her worth a. q
Evening star., 1901-05-18

Bruce McRae. The leading man OF Tllfa
Marlowe's company. was ouy Of the cast
for several nights on account Of the pri,