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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-01-26
HELD TO sE INVALID
Time Limit in Which To Sue as Given
in Insurance Policies.

Louisville Ky. Jan. 11-Au import
ant decision was rendered WHOM Judge
Matt Onohcry. OF thc circuit court.
held that thc provision contained in
many insurance policies regurnr that
q sut Tor collection shall De- brought
within O. given period less fhau that
rcncnNy provided hy The Jaw for
eases ~ such nature is licral ana
can uot hc pleaded or sustained by
Che company .l contcsfIur the policy.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-01-26

Wichita. Kan. Jan. 19.--Wichita ho-
tells refused admlttance to Booker T.
Washington. When his manager
sought to engage quarters for him at
the leading hotel Of the city he was
Informed that colored people we're not
entertained there
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-01-26
Nearly 100 Mules Burned To Death

East St Louis. III. Jan. 23.-In a
IRE that destroyed three large frame
barns Of the National horse and mule
market, with eight carloads Of baled
hay. nearly 100 mules were burned to
death. Loss estimated at s35.e00.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-01-26

Washington. Jan. 23.-Fervent pray
ers were offered in many Of the
churches for the Russian emperor and
Tor bis people. Intense interest in the
struggle at the Russian capital was
manifested.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-01-26
THE MEDICAL CORPS.
National Medical Association Advo-
Gates Its Increase.

Washington. Jan. 20. - Secretary
lait was heard by the house commit
gee on military affairs in advocacy or
Dc bin TO increase the ordnance corps
lad Dr Reed. Of Cincinnati. and Dr.
i,odman. OF Philadelphia. members OF
no National Medical association.
spoke for the bill TO Increase the medi-
cal corps Of the army. both OF which
measures were called TO the attention
-l eonEress by the president
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-01-26

Somerset. Ky. Jan. 2i-A terrific
explosion occurred in a sawmin near
Bernetta. WodosOn Dalton and Milton
Roberts were killed and John Carver.
Tom Norheet and Charles CASTOR were
fatally injured
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-01-26
RussIAN PRIsoNERs 81 wAR.
The japanese Are Now Prepared To
House $4,000 Of Them.

Ioho. Jan. 1S.-Thc Japanese gov
.r.ment is now prepared 20 house 35.-
" Port Arthur and other Russian
prisoners of war 5000 at Tancakhaya.
'"NH at Hama Tora near osaka. and
aD remainder scattered In groups OF
rom $50 90 5000 at different places.
-e.t Mirsky. Russian prisoner OF
ar at Matsuyama. viii probably be
Imprisoned FOR life. owing to his re-
-.a.al allempts % oscane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

The newly appointed secretary of state was born on college campus in the month of February, sixty years ago. His father was a member of the faculty of Hamilton college, Clinton, \. Y, from which institution the son graduated as valedictorian of his class at the age of nineteen. He then taught in the Rome academy for a year and graduated from the University Law school of New York city when twenty two. He immediately entered the practice in New York and began to se- cure corporation cases almost from the start He took little part in politics, but so strong position had he secured at the bar that at the age of thirty eight he was appointed by President Arthur United States district attorney for the southern district of New York. He only held this place for trifie over two years, but so efficient was he and so many reforms did he tnaugurate that his work attracted outside atten- tion. The only political office he ever held was that of secretary of the Re publican county committee of New York. In 1894 he was elected dele. gate at large to the state constitutional convention, in which body he held the important position of chairman of the judiciary committee. He was never candidate for an elective office, in fact, is not much of the type that makes a popular candidate before the people
 He is not exactly contemptuous of what may be thought of him, but sim
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
RANCH AUTOMOBILES.
Great Changes Wrought by Motor
 Cars In Western Texas.

Cars In Western Texas.
 ''I have just returned from a tour of the great ranching regions of western Texas said the salesman to a repre- sentative of the Houston Post. 'and as it is my custom to make that belt at least twice every year 1t comes easy for me to note the progress.
 No man who has not visited 1t in recent months can even surmise the great change worked by the automo- bile. Why. the latter has now brought points more than a hundred miles dis tant from the railways into the closest touch with civilization. What used to be days of travel between distant ranches and railway stations is now merely a matter of very few hours.
 Nearly all the ranchmen own their automobiles, and you can see them skimmtng the broad prairie in every direction. st times frightening the jack rabbits and the coyotes and striking consternation to the hearts of boot owls and rattIesnakes.
 With the passing of the cowboy has almost come the passing of the COW pony. too. for on several big ranches I actually saw men rounding up the herds in automobiles"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
A Friendship of Long Standing.

The little part he did take in politics during these years was for the most part against the Platt machine and with the so called silk stocking re form element in the Republican party. Theodore Roosevelt took considerable part in reform politics in those days, which makes the friendship between himself and Root of long standing The policy Of the easy boss" 10 get his enemies out of his way by having them appointed or elected 10 office doubtless accounted for hls complaceacy fin see ing these two vigorous young men go to the front in national politics. Platt never did seem 10 bear malice. but only considered a move from the stand point of it's effect on his control of New York politics. Whether 1t was due to this fact or simply a graceful lowing to the inevitable. at any rate Plstt raised 10 public objection when Root was made secretary of war in 1890 As at present in the state department a strong man was needed in the war portfolio at that time. and President Mckinley. the e1oellent judge ot men. after looking the country over. select ed the then comparatively unknown lawyer. EIihu Root of New York His keen insight into human nature was probably never shown more clearly than in that choice.
 Few cabinet OHesrs have had gTaver problems eo1fr0ating them than those which faced Root in the assumption Of that offce. The newspapers tad teen ei with c-irninations .nd rec1-1soz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

N LIHU ROOT earns S200,000 a Tx year as a lawyer. That puts 1 him in a class by himself. Re
 markable is the adjective that applies, if it ever applied to any man.
 Mir. Root is to give up his princely income to accept salary of $8,OO0 a year as secretary of state in President Roosevelt's cabinet. Which sentiment dictates the action-patriotism or am- bition? Perhaps both.
 In any event, the nation secures the talents of an unusual man. He will serve her well, for absolute loyalty to his cause has been one of Mir. Roots strongest characteristics. He becomes not only secretary of state, but a strong presidential possibility.
 President Roosevelt realized that a strong man must succeed John Hay. A strong man was chosen. Five years as secretary of war showed that strength to the country. There is noth- ing spectacular about Root, nothing to take hold of the popular imagination. He is careless of public opinion, almost callous as to what the newspapers say of him. He is thinking machine. He masters his proposition, sees what he wants to do clearly and goes ahead in a straight line to do 1t, regardless of what anybody else may think about it. Thorough is the word that describes him. Withal, he is tactful and diplo- matic. He has wit, but is without hu- nor. For the most part his attitude is deadly serious. He goes to the bottom
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE.

is placed 0n 1t. The hospital buildings are good, the nurses quarters are com fortable, the hours are no longer than here in New York, but the absolute stagnation of the mental and emotional life wears one out. Many of.the nurses are coming home, though there is no or ganized strike or revolt Fifty dollars a month is what they get to begin on. If they give satisfaction it is later. raised to S60. Of course board, lodg- ing and laundry are found.
 Under Governor Davis the, hospitals were sorely handicapped. for supplies, owing, I suppose, to the desire of the governor to keep expenses down to their minimum.
 ITO illustrate: It used to be my duty as matron to make out the acquisitions for each days supplies. Fifty pounds of ice was just sufficient to give us what we needed for the twenty four hours. Day after day Governor Davis would cut this down to twenty five pounds, with the result that our Ameri- can boys would toss about for eight or ten hours burning up for lack of a cooling drink. Under Governor Ma goon all this has been changed"
 Why should the trained nurse who can earn her S25 week straight along in New York city elect to nurse in q government hospital in Panama for s6o month, with no end of privation thrown in? Miss Robinson secuted the notion that patriotism had any thing to do with it.
 They are mostly either army nurses or nurses who are tired to death of private nursing and want a change" she said. That was why I went-I wanted change"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
Gold Finder, Vow u,e Auto,

As horses are too slow for the gold finders in the west. an automobile seating fifteen passengers has been put In operation between Bull Frog and Las Vegas. one of the new mining towns in California. IL covers the 13O miles of bad roadway about four times as fast as was ever done by horse drawn stages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
Man sf s-sy Asrsfnu-rt..

Dosc CowLs-. editor of the Cowgirl Chief is now s rural route carrier and is in love win bis foh ssvs the Kan sss City IO'I-rsL Coviev is esdito- ., a nsTs7zper. physiEisn- farms some. is a member of the pension board sec. rezsry of the o11n1T Rep1hihezn com uittse. tcvn pet rural czrr1er and several more tni1--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
A usn~ri,Stc us~d

A bird vbich can tslkintwolanguaees and whose repertory consists of seven- teen phrases is the latest addition to the London geological gardens. The bird belongs to species knownsa as tbe larger hill mynsh. which foSKkhes iA northern India Three of it's phras1 are in an Indian dialect andsthe rza in English.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
His Methods as Orator.

As speaker he is masterly and ex. haustive, making clear and cogent ar guments. but is not much versed in methods of appealing to the popular fancy. Perhaps it never occurred to him to cultivate that style of oratory. He is the typical lawyer, who strives to satisfy his clients and justify their faith in him. After that is done his duty, at least So far as he sees it, is performed. His attitude is not exactly the famous Vanderbilt motto of the public be -" but as for currying popular favor 1t seemingly never enters his mind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
Not a Novice In Statecraft.

The new premier of the cabinet is not a novice in the duties of his posi- tion. In the trying days of 19o0, when the foreign legations were shut up at Peking. President Mckinley was at his home in Canton and Secretary Hay was i'll in New Hampshire. Root. be ing next in command. had to bear the burden. The famous dispatches to u Hung Chang were written by Root, and the command to General Chaffee to march forward to the relief of the American minister. which had so much to do with forcing the rest of the pow CTS tO take a similar action. was given by Root. The policy of the Mckinley administration to maintain the integ rity of China had been formulated by Hay. it is true. but the carrying ont Of the policy was left to the secretary of war. Perhaps the thorough way in which the second member of the eabi- net played his part at that trying time had much to do with placing him at the head Of the cabinet now. However that may be. he revealed himself master Of the game of statecraft. and no fear need be entertained that he will not he able to take a hand along with the chsncelIeries of the oil world. The commanding position which the United States has taken in the di- pIonacy of the nations will not suffer under Elihg Root His e1emies-and he has many-vill be as ready to ad- nit that as his friends. Whatever faults he msy have. he does not fail in g crisis. In plain language. he is not sIipshod: he does not fan down; he de Eve-s tha poois
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
INQUIRIES
ANSWERS

A. B. C. and H. B. C.-see answer to L. A. B. NJ.
 Mrs F. and "saratoga''-Your coins pre not rare.
 J. C. C.-None of your coins or stamps is quoted as rare.
 A. c. S.-I do not think there is any premium on S5 or S10 gold coins
 -p
 L. A. F. M.-None of your coins is rare. Foreign coins have no value here.
 Reader-Sorry, but this column does not permit space for the printing of poems
 J. O. S.-There is no premium on the silver dollar of 1895, or any dol lar since 1858.
 H. A.-What day of the week was July IT, 1878?
 A. Thursday.
 J. o. M.-Coins so recent as 1867. no matter what their denomination, have DO premium value.
 -p-
 C. W. S.-Five dollar gold pieces are common enough: I don't know who would pay more than 8 for one.
 ~
 s,.T. black asphaltum varnish is made A. The formula is the property of the manufacturer.
 J. WI am not familiar with Okla. homa law. A collector would not be likely to attempt to collect a tax not authorized.
 M ]. Well me if the states have a motto as well as a state flower. A. Most state seals contain word or phrase which might be said to be a motto.
 Amicus-Is the phrase Preach a funeral correct:
 A. Yes. but rare. Funeral is gen erally used to include the entire burial service.
 W. NJ. E.-when was baptism by immersion first practiced. and by whom:
 A. By John the Baptist in the time of Christ.
 J. B. C.-Is it a violation of the fed eral law 10 buy and send stamps to a mail order house in payment for goods;
 A. It is not.
 NJ. and G.-Please tell us if there is such name as Beth" and if so which xex and what name it is derived from: A. It is frequently used as a dimin- utive of Elizabeth.
 D. B.-where is the Bakers World printed;
 Al do not find such a name. but the Supply World of New York city is a bakery journal.
 H. P. B.-Did congress pass a law last winter allowing man to take homestead of e40 acres:
 A do not recall any legislation on that subject at that time.
 
 w.-why is Nan Patterson called r,s ..FIoro,Iora girlg ., What is meEs the term second growth hick- cry?
 A. Becaus. she was a member of the -Florodora- theatrical company e The growth following the first
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 AM L-Hov did Porter. command CT of Lnion feet get past yicksburE ard help fo capture New Orleans dur fpc the civil war. when he had such q hard time to get past il when he should carry Grants army across the -sver to arfack it:
 A. Possibly some one who was pres e- ean give the Information I. T.-who fs the ruler If Africa q Is Sostt Joplin. the rzztinBe eom- r-<er. white CT coloresis
 A The ruEer If the Congo Free state is King Leopold If B@lxium- Tk~ remainder of Africa has been pzr firSqn-.i sEno1x rsrieIs powers Great Britain FrsB-e- aseTmzny. Portugal Ttsfy. Spein- e1c- n I cannot say IL VI yrr-rlease nzre the states pkr~- ers- esa-zns msr Ie-zIlv nary A ysrri.x< b<svsen erzt cog<irS Es fwssdd<z la AisskA- Arizezz- Allan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
an A-,.r.asiIe c1us r.rsas,,

Court officials in China .nowshu - automobile Enge with some 60D G twaay nar1ines thst srs - by nsoUa<Aso9eurs. As'miuneD0i pectsA nA1DDobile ciuh 1nD
 fpme6 0A AeAduusrtxs h Annn' A 5cn1re16yensts of twsu0Yo13
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

of thing. rips the heart out of question, brushes aside all minor con alterations and goes directly to the point at issue. Perhaps he owes this quality of mind to his father, who was q professor of mathematics. At any rate, he possesses the mathematical turn. which will not permit him to take a superficial view of things. but makes him solve his problem and take the meat out of whatever is brought to his attention. Then, too, he is an organizer and has the executive tenn perament. To cap it all. he is rigidly loyal 10 his client. whether that client be a corporation or the government of the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08
.Eihu Root, Secretary of State

John Hays Successor Is a Think in6 Machine .-. He Gets 10 the Bot. tom of Things. Then Acts.-.Now a Strong Presidential Possibility
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

ply does not consider 1t as a factor en tering into the equation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

Not Novice. but Master of the Game
 of Statecraft and America's Great. est Lawyer At the Helm During the Boxer War :: :: :: :: $:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

Careless of Public Opinion, CalIous to Newspaper Comment. but Rig idly Loyal 10 His Trust. He Goes Straight to the Point |. |. ;:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

TraDeuoer.f vsnt d.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

I.w. weC-Fbeaze name the states pkrre first esuzzns mar e-zlly nary A ysri.z< t<tve1 erzt cousins s fu5sdd<z la AisskA- Arizcza- Allan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

A. w.-why is Nan Patterson called rss -FloroIora girly' ., What l. meEs the term second growth hick- cry?
 A. Becauss she was a member of the -FIoro1ora- theatrical company e The growth following the first
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

I. T.-who is the ruler If AfrFca q Is Scstt Joplin the rszriuIe com rp<er. white CT colcrs-it
 A The rzIer If the Congo Free State is King LevFcld If B@lgium- The remainder of Africs has teen Fzr- firSen-si sEnc1z vsrious powers Great Britain FrsBre- Germany. PorruzzI ItzIy. Spei1- e-c- s2a cannot say
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

Al L-How did Porter. command CT of Union feet get past Vicksburg ard help to capture New Orleans dur fpc the civil war. when be had such q hard time to get past il when be should carry Grants army across the .ver to arfack it:
 A. Possibly some one who was pres E ean give the Information
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

H. P. B.-Did congress pass a law last winter allowing a man to take a homestead of s40 acres;
 A. do not recall any legislation on that subject at that time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-08

N LIHU ROOT earns S200,O0O |H year as lawyer. That puts I him in class by himself. Re
 markable is the adjective that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

threatened to overflow its banks. Al
ready the rising waters touched the
fimsy wooden structure that sp"hhed
the torrent. Contemplatively lie re
earded ii and then. placing his hand
for a moment OH hers, said ehcouraE-
ingly:
"rerhars, after all, we are borrowing
trouhle.'
She shook her head. "lf | could but
think it," she answered. Something
seemed to rise in her throat "A mo
ment | forgot and-was not unhappy
Rut now feel as though the end was
closing about us.
I He tigltened his grasp. Ao on are
worn with fatisue-fancitul,' be re
piled.
i THE endr' she repeated passionate
hand. Look"
He followed her eyes. waving
pIlmes" he cried. And drawing
nearer. Come, ,Iacqueline, let US ride
on
How" She answered in ifeiess
tone. The bridge will not hold.
i For answer he turned his horse to it;
proceeded slowly across. 1t waHered
and bent Her wide opened eyes fol
lowed him. once she lifted her hand
! to her breast and then becarne con-
scious he stood on the opposite bank,
calling her to follow. She started.
! strange smile was on her lips, and,
touching her horse sharply, she obeyed.
| "ls it to death he has called me- she
asked herself.
In her ears sounded the swash and
eddviny of the current. She closed her
eyes to keep from falling, when she
felt a hand on the bride, and i'll mo
ment had reached the opposite shore
The lester made no motion to remount
but remained at her horses head, close
" surveying the road they had' travel
ed
Must we go on:' she said mechan-
ically.
"Only one of them can cross at a
time" he answered, without stirring
"It is better to meet them here
"Oh,' she spoke up, IF the waters
would only rise little more and carry
away the bridge"
ITO Be Continuedl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

they sped down the s!opiGg plain in the
early silvery light winch transformed
the dewdrons and grassy moisture into
wells OF mist. Behind ti4cm the chateau
was slowly fading from view; the town
had already disappeared.
Upon tie strengths of the letter from
the emperor the viconte took the re-
sponsibi,ity OF allowing Us TO depart:
explained TIE fool. In il his majesty
referred to his message to the king. to
the part played by him who took the
piece Of the duke. aL,i what he was
Pie. seq 20 term my services to Francis
amt Eiliset
So .fae! i G ll;isant related. but he
die not aud that tie commando mt. with
TriborIe.'s voias II u ind Lad ut first
dcnrrrcd aNont permitting the jestress
to go. "\rai Dieu.' that person had
exclaimed. IF what the dwarf said be
true: 10 cross tiC king. Aha yet, lie
hnd added cynically, ut sounds most
unlike Did Aladdin fee from the genii
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
GOT HIS HAIR EACN.
Na4 Perfectly Bald When He started
"a Use Ncvbro'> iIcrrictd~

l'red yS Afan1ell. M@ry|aaG t'-cN
.,.,tjr. lio1ttaiL. bouEht a hottle O: Nc"
.ro's u rritiae. AsT.i6 -. Ii. - san !,
% it e9r oHtiHe badness. Tie !si1 =
les in his scalp We're not d"ad ,'i.U =.
day l., lad hair al over &.a :.
~ IulT ne writes, "aaa teG3y 1ay - E,
as t"!sk 80. '''y!;r;.'H' =s a~.-
,uld wish' Newhro's IFcrli@i1o W..
n All o.d principle and with 4 Il, w c
eoverY-Gs strey tho cause and Eas: y
move III" effect. Herpicidc dsstGe'.e
germ tha. causes dauGrdif. failing ha =
and finally badness. so that with t
cause gone the effect cannot T..=.&.
Stors falling hair at once and ne'
growth starts. Sold by lcadi0. .
druggists. Send Zoe. in stamps for samr.'
to The lIerpicide Co., Detroit Micn.
For sale by Coon and Bedell, spccia
agents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09

{To Be Continued.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-09
SIMILARITY.

Gunner never saw such an eX-
hibition cf sleigh driving as you put
up. Why you told me you were at
home in a sleigh.
Guyer-So l am.
Gunner-But you We're falling oat
all the time.
Guyer-That's what | am doing at
home.-Chicago News.