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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
a BIg Stone Gap rsa.leman h..

n bis stone Gap gentleman has
recently received letter which has
crossed the OCEAN four times IN It's
effort to fad him. The letter vas
written BY Brig. Gen Allen and
posted en- October Sth. 1900. and did
not reach its owner tin March 1903.
The letter was posted At Tananan.
Leyte. Philippine Islands, on October
sta. 1900, and addressed to the gen
tleman at Cumberland Gap. Va. in
stead Of Big Stone Gsp. aud was
sent to the dead letter Office Febru-
airy 18th, 1901. sui returned 60 the
Philippines. ~hcre Il was rcmailcd 20
Lexington, Ky. April 30sb. 1901
Il was sent fiola there % the Philip
pines aui iemailel 60 University
Club. New York City. December
18th. 1901. Again IL was returned
To- Msnila sud rcmaiied o. Lexington
IN August 1902. when IL was returned
to Manila Il WAS sent o. IeNne-
ton again. this time in care of Col
Roger Williams. who sent it Co Zig
stone Gap. Il WAS reinciosed each
time and WAS iu six envelopes when
received.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
FROM CRAB ORCHARD.


corrssp endsne- q lie PIX stone Gao rasr.
CaAH OEcHsap, ~. March 20 -Hon.
Col. q -icmp returned home last FRIDAY
having cousumated a considerable lsnd
deal ior New York syndicate OF Glover
Fork, % Harlan Comfy, Ny, aud over in
tower Crab Orchard, lee County. Va
fhis is desi rable block Of Ene coal and
timhered lands, beausifai good situsfiou
Tor a coke plant on each side % the Little
blsc1 Mountain The great uovius pros-
periry 81 this section u unsurpassed aaa
exceeds ANYTHING kn0Sn 10 the past
records Of history The people have every
reason % rejoice and be thankful foe the
psesent management Of our great Govern
meat. The broad expansion ard increase
81 the territory ia the taiied St4fss Ter
the past six years Is unparalleled 81 any
Government nos known en- this earth.
X y.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
J. w. KELLY,
DRuGGIST

Greed Blanton says he expects to
organize ball team at East stone
( Gap this year. and that his team
will be prominent factor in the
playing this year. Greed is a sure
enough ball player and when East
Stone Gap goes on the diamond in
earnest they are hard proposition
70 ha2dlc.
Remember Bickley's s-hraG,'s
chocolates. Fresh today
Bob Campbell came home a few
days ago 20 see homefolks. lie
has just returned from South Amer.
ca. but goes back 90 his former lob AZ
Glamorgan, in Wise couuty.-Pr-
isski Ne'rs-Rer'cr.
Novels magazines and papers. at
Taylor Bros.
Just received line of Schrs Ht's
chocolates. az Buckley Bros
Mention was made in last weeks
issue to thc effect that the telephone
exchange At this place wa, open on
sunday mornings 10 is alec open
on Sunday afternoons from . to $50
o'clock
Head. Sloan 4 Taylor buy sash
and doors bv the carload and are
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
NOT FOOT--BUT SHOE.

Every woman wants her shoes to look WELL
so that she need not be ashamed to show her
feet. 1t is the shoe that decides beauty not the
foot. If a WOman'S shoes look we'll her feet
will look WELL but the handsome foot counts
for nothing in an unshapey shoe.
Now the great advantage of a "QUEEN
QUALITY" Shoe is that you have a choice
from SO many styles, shapes and sizes, that it
is just like ordering your shoes custom
made. You get not only every shape but
every size in every shape; you get not only
every style but every style for every occasion.
And all these styles originate on "QUEEN
QUALITY" Shoes; other makers simply copy
them as closely as they can be initiated. Don t
forget this when you buy your next pair of
shoes.
Boots $500, Oxfords So. so.
Of course you know about that SIS, 900 prize
offer.
j. M. Willis & Co.
Phone 20.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26

Attorney Horace N. Fox. having
finished the examination Of records
at jouesvilie. where he has been en-
gagged the past month. has returned
TO Bristol to complete the work. lie
will be occupied with il probably an
other month lie Is representing
Bniliit and Nelly. attorneys for the
Interstate Iron. Coal & Coke Co..
and Black Mountain Co.-Soicm
{ To) Senfinci.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
LOCAL ITEMS.

Soda water 80 Taylor Bros.
Born TO Mr.. aud Mrs John Mullins
a-t week, a girl
Harry ST. smyth, of Russell coun-
s.. os. boz town last week
County Court is in session at
Wise ,hi- week.
Mr Frank Kilbourn visited rela
ate. n Norton last week
Head Sloan ~ Taylor are agents
ir tae Green Seal Paint. one of the
bet iaints ou the market. Try il.
D. De- Pierce. OF stouega, spent
saturday night IN town.
Contractor r.. Horneck. Of Cum
be..aul Gap. was Do town Monday.
N and Airs i. +. Buliitt returned
Friday morning from visit 90 reia-
rt.s la Louisville.
}. pound, baking powder Tor l5c.
40 TAYLOR Bros.
s. d Jessec spent Saturday at
Sraesa m the interest Of the Post.
laan Bates. Of this place. spent
Sunday in Norton.
Nr John C.. Kemmerer. of Phila-
oe.Paia, ~ss in the esp last week.
Nr r. a. Irvine has returned from
Knott County, kentucky
Hon. Patrick Hagan. of DUNCAN
nou, Scott county, was visitor 10
Big Stone Gap last week.
Mrs. g Hagy spent a few days
,Ae past week visiting relatives in
Bristol
The floe Press says Norton will
be 10 line this year with a good ball
team
J. 7. Gilly came down from Nor
iou Saturday night and spent Sunday
with homefolks in the Gap.
Have you tried SchraHt's choco-
iates, at Bickley's?
d. Il Mathews. Of the Big Stone
Gap Iron Company. returned Sunday
morning from business trip to Gin
ciunau.
Head, Sloan X Taylor are agents
,o' The celebrated New Home Sewing
Machine and can sell you a machine
cheaper than any one else.
Is, l.. Smith. of Mississippi, is visit
ing his brother, Capt. Joe Smith. at
ats home in the valley above town.
lug River Lumber Company have
SPOUT a million and half feet Of
lumber on its yards besides logs
"a's City Leader.
fdsh cakes and crackers. at Tay-
w ;. Rose returned last week
ron Jackson. Ohio. where he had
been to visit his mother.
DR.. G. NJ. Peavler, the Bristol
.Peeiaiist. filled his regular monthly
appointment at this place Friday.
Mrs. Brown. widow of the late ].
:. a bro~n, Of Jonesville, has pur-
S M the two story residence on
wood Avenue. near the Intermont
Guiding. from Mr.. Thomas. who ex-
poets To mos. - E.--sss
time.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
BOUGHT COAL LANDS.

John w Hoeu, q New York capt
talist. has purchased Tor the North
western Coal and Coke Company.
5000 acres Of coal lands in Crab
Orchard, and adjoining in kentucky
This land was purchased from Col.
Slemp and associates. and tho price
paid was from 80 Oh $40 per acre.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26

Mrs. >. p. Eimona- gave bean
tiful luncheon on W~dnesday last a
her home on Poplsr Hin Mrs. Ed
monds' guests were; Mrs. Elicit
cs6eil. Mrs. G. G. Cochran. Mrs. u.
=. Wentz, Mrs. II. 4 Fox. Mrs. +.
J. Prescott. Mrs. L. o. Petit aud
Miss jamie Slemn.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
FOR SALE.

We have for sale hay. chop and
com at reasonable prices. Call and
see as We are also dealers in coal
J. b. PArrERSoS & Co.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
BIG STONE GAP.
A Short Sketch Of tho Town
and improvements Here

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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26

Home ruus-Cadets Airport and Good
Joe. Three base bit--Cadef Gooaioe. Tao
base hit-Coiiigian, CIarSe. Sttuck out
hs carneal. 90. hy Rucker, s. usse on
balls Oh Carneal. @. on Rucker. D. Left
oH hase-Coliege. %. Cadets. g Passed
hrlIs-Gqcdioe. 9 Wild pifch-Rucke7.
batter.es-Coilegc, Eucker and Setback
lctt. Cadets-Cacuesi aud Go0aloe. G m-
pire, Mr. Laughiiu. oi College. and Cap
tain feston. Of iasiiute
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
EAST TENNESSEE FARMS.

TIE BELT OF COUNTRY
ON which we have land for sale is
famous for it, fertility and the
excellence of It's crops.
There IS po better farming see
tion iu the country. We can sell
you farms aiI sizes, prices aud
kinds. Write as for catalogue.
MOriStOEl Real Estate Exchange,
MORRlSTOWN. TENN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26

Two Secrets of Success
The success Of The Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of
New York is due:
FIySf-To its selection Of
risks:
II writes no insurance in unhealthfui
regions OF on vicious OF sab-standard lives.
Seeona-To the investment
Of its funds:
Send for A Bankers VIII. which
tells how the greatest accumulation Of
trust funds IN The world Is invested
Good health and good in
vestments will so a long way
toward making anyone rich.
rhis CsnpsaY sanis
Fissf- To Asssis
ts-sf-ia A.as4ai P.i4 PsHey-Aoslsr,.
FsTsf-ia Ass.
The Mutual LFFE Insurance
COMPANY OF NEW YoRK
NssAsS A. MecUHDs. Prs.sdsus.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-03-26
PHYSICIANS, NOTICE!

fresh supply of Parke Davis 4 Co.'S antoxn gycern
, vaccine lymph always be found at j. W. Kevs
Pharmacy you better look up your and get some
fresh vaccine purchases from be exchanged for fresh
Goods at aay time you desire to do
You find complete line of Drugs manu-
ured by reliable houses in the country abroad
Nger,ks Sharpe Dohme, Parke, Davis Co.. Mainckrodt
~ and Weightmans, Iehn Fink Bayer Schernr
atz appreciate purity in Drugs trust to merit
ylnr patronage by only getting the best.
- Yours for business
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
ParnefuaI Motion.

1t is the cornerstone of modern phys
les that perpetual motion in the sense
in which it was sought by the old phi
losophers cannot exist. An unfailing
original source of energy is a contra
diction in terms, since energy can only
be transferred, not created. This being
true, physicists have lately been put at
their wits ends to explain the newly
discovered phenomena of radio activ-
ity," in which certain rare metals con-
tinuously give off rays much resem-
bling the Roentgen radiation in their
properties. The energy of this radiation
Is sufficient, estimated in heat units, to
melt in years time layer of ice one
sixtieth Of an inch thick above the ra-
dating area. This is not much; but,
such as it is, 1t has been given off for
millions of years without apparent
change In the emitting substance. 1t
can hardly be said that this phenomenon
has yet been satisfactorily accounted
for. Some authorities believe that the
energy of the radiation does not really
come from the radiating substance, but
is derived by it from outside in some
way. Others think that there is an
alteration in the active substance so
slight that it cannot be detected and
that In time the radiation will cease.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
Wonderful Things In Heredity

1t is fact well established by stu
dents of heredity that children are apt
to inherit not only the physical, mental
and moral traits of their parents, but
to be influenced by their age as well
Children born of very young fathers
and mothers never attain so vigorous q
growth Of mind or body as those Of old
er men and women, while children of
old people are born old.
One Of the most surprising cases in
medical history is that of Marguerite
CribsOwna. who died in 17G3, aged 10S
years. When ninety-fOur, she was mar
ried to a man aged 1O5. Three Children
came Of this union, but they had gray
hair, 10 teeth, were stopped, yellow
and wrinkled, decrepit in movement
and could eat only bread and vegeta.
hlpS
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
A Entail Environment.

One by one the cOmmunistic societies
established in the United States in the
early years of the last century are dy-
ing out, the latest to disappear being
the Harmony Society of Celibates at
Economy. Pa. whose lands have just
been sold to a Pittsburg syndicate for
about $2.500,000. to be distributed
among half dozen surviving members
and the heirs of dead members, if there
are any. and there certainly cannot be
many in direct descent. Communism
evidently is not working principle, at
least when applied in spots surrounded
by world devoted TO the rule Of pri-
vate property. and when celibacy is
added ultimate destruction is made GER
tain, whether communism is practical
bic or not.-Springfeld Republican.
Webster Didn't Need the warmth.
Contrary to popular belief. Edward
Everett Hale now comes forward with
positive statement that Daniel Web
ster was not drunkard. He cites
long acquaintance with the eminent or
atOr and also an intimacy which per-
mitted him to know much of his habits
and desires.
Mr.. Hale skaters conclusively all the
evidence of intemperance with which
the life of Webster was impugned.
However he does admit that the states.
man tasted an occasional glass.
On one occasion, just previous to ad
dressing political meeting, DAME
Webster entered a small inn. The
place was chilly, and a large crowd
had gathered about an inert stove. The
landlord was delighted at having sc
distinguished man as guest. Hand
ing Mr. Webster a glass of whisky, he
said graciously: Take it. sir 1t will
warm you up"
"Thank you" said Webster. He
tasted the liquor, made a wry face,
pondered a moment and then opened
the stoves door, throwing the whisky
into the fire, saying as he did so, This
stove needs the heat more than do
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
The A2nOstic.

The Rev. Washington GLADDEN. after
q lecture at Harvard discussed with a
number of students the Christian reli-
giOn. The students. as is sometimes
the way with young men. manifested
a lack Of faith. They were not
ashamed of this lack either; they SEEM
ed. on the contrary, to be proud of it,
a." said lad of eighteen years,
freshman-"T am an agnostic." He
spoke pOmpOusly, his hands in his
pockets. He regarded narrowly the
effect on Mr.. GLADDEN. in his bold
words.
"You are an agnostic| said the cler-
gyman.
Il am an agnostic."
''What is an agnOStic?" Mr.. GLADDEN.
asked. Tell me. won't you, just what
meaning you attribute to that word"
The lad staggered about the room.
He still kept his hands in his pockets.
"An agnostic," he said, frowning-
why, an agnoStic is-ah-a fellow-a
fellow who isn't sure of anything"
"How does it happen, then" asked
the clergyman, that you're sure you're
an agnosticT-Buffalo Courier.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
A Town Raising q Forest.

Brunswick, Me-, is probably the only
town in New England that is raising q
forest of its own. The town owns O
large common Of about 1000 acres
commonly known as the Plains. Sew
eral years ago Austin Cary, BowdOin
college graduate, who is an expert in
forestry, after looking the ground over
decided that it would be an excellent
place to start forest, to be owned by
the town.
The Plains are in most part covered
with q growth Of scrub pine, and in the
open spaces Mr.. Cary, with corps Of
assistants, has been setting out white
pine trees.
For several years the town apprOpri-
ated 500 q year for the purpose, but
last year only $50 was appropriated.
The work, however. was carried on the
same as before. Mr.. Cary's report on
the work done last year has just been
made public. 1t states that there are
now 10000 white pine trees growing on
the common, besides q burberry plan
tation of some thirty acres.-Rochester
Post-EXpresS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
kindergarten and Citizenship.

The kindergarten offers a special adj
vantage-namely, the opportunity for
practice Of citizenship before real civic
duties present themselves. Theory is a
necessary preliminary 10 performance,
even when the dOer Is not sufficiently
enlightened in his work to be aware
that he holds theory. But practice is
the test Of theory. Right here in the
kindergarten our six-year-olds are I'M
consciously testing theories of life
through problems which will arise,
willy nilly, even in child's life, as
soon as that child begins to cons In
contact with other children. The chill
dren solve these problems for them.
selves. But the wise eye is upon them,
the suggestive word awaits their need,
the helping hand adjusts conditions and
provides the material for the children
to act against. The master mind of the
kindergarten-fOr such it ought to be
permits mistakes, 1t Is true, but at the
same time it prevents the fumbling ap-
prentice from the encouragement Of
the unnecessary tumble.-Gunton's
MAGAZINE.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
NiChtcaps.

For external application the night
cap is rarely seen. 1t is first mention.
ed during the time of the Tudors. In
the inventory of Henry Wills ward
robe we come across the following
item: "a nightcape of black velvet en-
broidcred." No wonder, with such
gearing, that, as Shakespeare suggests,
Uneasy rests the head that wears a
crown" Poor old Bishop Latimer was
not content with one nightcap. Fox in
his Book of Martyrs" describes him
as follows: "He held his hat in his
hand, having & handkerchief on his
head and upon it a nightcap or two
and a great cap, such as townsmen
use, with broad flaps to button under
his chin" They evidently believed in
keeping their heads warm in those
days.-Health.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
Soil md EOrQue CrOps,

Those states which are noted for the
production of forage crops not only
have maintained the original fertility
Of the soil, but they spend for CONNER
cial fertilizers less thun per cent of
the annual value Of Their crops. waiic
those states which pay loist attention
20 forage crops have impoverished the
soil and spend annually for fertilizers
from ) to per cent of the total value
Of their crops.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
The Danger In Cocaine.

The great danger of cocaine lies II
the fact that it is the most agreeable
and alluring of all narcotics. 1t cause:
no mental confusion; only little more
talkativeness than usual There Is
10 headache or nausea, and the pleas
ant effects are produced with com
paratiyely small dose, but symptoms
Of poisoning are rapidly developed, and
within three months Of the commence
ment of the habit there may be mark
ed indications of degeneration, loss of
memory, hallucinations and suspicious.
London Lancet
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
Strawberries. Strawberries
Crates are now in Season.

One OF the most novel as we'll al
substantial strawberry crate now on
the market is made by the Green
bush Mfg. Co., at Greenbush, Va,
their postoffice is Parksley, Va. One
Important point which all growers OF
berries will appreciate is in the fact,
that they are putting thirty-three
baskets In every crate thereby insur-
ing plenty of cups. This is a home
industry and is worthy of the pat
ronage of the public. All parties
using crates will do we'll to write the
above named firm for prices which
they will find in keeping with things
In general.
They also wish to express their ap-
probation OF all past favors granted
them and kindly solicit continuance
OF the same. They cordially invite
the public to visit their works at
Grsenbush, Va, where they will re-
ceive hearty welcome and be shown
the many details of manufacture in
connection with strawberry crate.
Greenbush Mfg. Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
IInxv lie Eap4nad

Not long ago an English curate sur
prised his parishioners by marrying a
widow considerably older than himself
The establishment was still greater
when the cause was known. The GU
rate had become engaged to a young
girl whose frivolous conduct soon led
him to regret the step. lie offered a
settlement for his release, but it was
refused He endeavOred in every way
TO break the engagement, but without
success.
'Is tAere nothing can do to escape
thisi" he exclaimed one day in despair.
Yes" remarked the girls mother,
who was present and who had been
the prime mover in the marriage nego-
tiations, by marrying me-"
The curate decided, if he had to mar
~ one Of the two, he preferred the
mother and accepted her. The young
girl soon married a wealthy stock
broker.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
HOW A COLT GROWS.
From UnEaiu;iness tie Develops
Grucc and Beauty.

From UnEaiu;inesa Tie Develops
Grncc und Beauty.
Tie development of spindly legged
colt into full grown horse Is an inter
esting process to watch. In "HOrses
Nine" the author describes an instance
In this way:
And an unhandsCme colt he was.
His broomstick legs seemed twice the
proper length, and so thin you would
hardly have believed they could ever
carry him. Ills head. which somehow
suggested the lines of Il bootjack, was
set awkwardly on ewCd neck.
In time the slender legs thickened,
the chest deepened, the barrel filed
out, the head became less ungainly
AS If to make up for these improve
ments. the colts markings began to set.
They took the shapes of saddle stripe,
three white stockings and an irregular
white blaze covering one side of his
face and patching mn eye. On chest
and belly the mother Sorrel came out
rather sharply, but on the rest of him
was that peculiar blending which gives
the blue roam shade. Il color unpleasing
to the critical eye and one that lowers
the market value.