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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21
Striking Oil in South.

The various divisions Of the Kentucky
Tennessee fields show some good results
from the past few weeks work In
Wayne county. Ky. eight strikes of of
have been made I'm the past two weeks.
the best doing ATTY barrels. in Wolfe
county. KY, ia the same time, there were
seven strikes. averaging twenty-five bar
rcis each. IN Floyd county Va. and
Knott county. W. Va. operators are at
work. and IN Barren county Louisville
operators are testing Thousands Of
dollars are being expended weekly in
test drifting IN "a number OF counties. A
promising lead has been gotten in Lee
county. where two oilers and "a gasser
have been drilled. About a dozen Ohio
River counties are centres of prospect
ing. In Tennessee an association Of Jcl-
leo capitalists is meeting with success
in prospecting in the Elk Valley. and i'm
Dixon county Chicago operators have got
ten such fair production from test
drilling that they VIII establish a small
refinery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21

AT the six Southern ports the increase
ia the value was from SIS. S76.743 To- $50
535.470 or by $27.65S.727. equal 10 s5.7
per cent. while at the seventeen other
leading ports the increase was from
S5s.129. 322 e. ;74.072.24s or by 1854. 927,
equal 10 Pa per cent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21
This Century Williamsburg.

intend To break the monotonv and IN
has been regarded ass sacred for NOR.
than two centuries Il is INV purpose O.
write from WILLIAMSBURG somewhat a
the williamsburg OF to-day. tho live
energetic and strictly business. twentieth
century WNIiamsluru There r. r,uob q.
that kind OF "a town hero and it 10 ,.isii.,
e. the naked owe. althnrar g., f.r
have been able ~ discover .,,. 90 ~
visiting writer's of record n,,-. 5,s,i,sat
IL to ths o,,tst7. ,,.--i.,
D. is t,,.. +t..+
decades e,.en f,,. 49, ~, Jog
l-.Ii.,,.t,...- ,,... e ''' 0'-''".
an4 move ,,,.7 t, i" l'-0
.i.nt bistor, .,..5 f,.,,. .,S gus
il IS nor so NON. So ,., 7'' "a
$500, ff,.. ,.,,,.,,.- ,.
"a strenuous aer.,r 49,. , ''', 90 s
GOT ia -t.. r,,., ,,-t., -.
conn. ,..iir,,+l, '.''"s 10
time order ~ rri,.. ""-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21

ton names. localities and other par
uculars These sales go To show that
some business is being done hut i'm the
main the agents complain OF dun trade.
and hHssT~ts4s--ss- ei4es--Vle--tlfst property Is
IT, demand and that the money IS here
70 pay FOR 4. they attribute the dulness
altogether to- the unfavorable weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21

grow UP in second growth timber
a espondent from King and Queen
county, says that the increase there is
due largely to the increased use Of fer
tnizer and says that ten tons are used
to-day where one ton was used five years
ago. he says they raise ten times as
much tobacco and peas. and twice -
much corn.
A Montgomery county correspondent at
tributes the rise ia values there mainly 70
the construction Of the Tidewater rail-
road.
& Nansemond county correspondent at
tributes the rise there 10 the growth Of
the lumber industry and TO the increase
in the price az uearrts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21
BIG STONE GAP AND
ITS BIG INDUSTRIES
The Country Only Beginning to
BE Developed 49, Millions of
Riches Yet to Be Dug
Out Of the Earth
Virginia's OPP
pOrtunity.
BY WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.

:
,,r,. --.l..--- -
''.'N HAt' " 4Sf 90, VA.
oct'H"r Ut ne total production Of coal
IN virginia last wear was on 9-1 ,..
toms rr, r-f~.s , v,-t.
d-..f -.,~r,- . -,,-f,,. $50.
,I.s ---.r . t-..--,. '"i- ~
81. -..+ 1900 -'-''- 'l
--tr. .l--.. -.-..,, .-s,
f-4,.+-t.r $50 ~.' sltat
e,te-+ 80 o.. -. . ne
5000 49,. 49,. ,.. ~ 10 less
- ,,,r b. 3D. -, "a. =. In
sbo-t ,,-'s II, -et- q, - IS 80. ' ,.-
49, . ,-'i 'A T., 1905
IN a single wear '''''' IONS
The total value - The bituminous coal
output ~ FirEir.a iast year was g TT
S-l 90 The mines. "a faction over s7 cents
ton. The value ~ the coal mined ir
Wise county lasc year was slightly i-
excess ~ - f1I 900.
The figures relating % the coal i-dus-
to- % Wise read Ike o. fairy story. Prior
% the opening up = this Southwest co-n-
t-v hr fte extension - The Norfolk and
Western Railway o. Dlueae.d and down
tre valley ~ tte C-ncr River. al this
country Was "a wilderness. j. was only
Frar-e.r settled. Was blt poorly clltl-
waited. nnd barely Produced enough 70
supply tho simplest needs - tie iahah-
iflrtr Df course. there were some iu-
farmllr. but such exceptions only served
- accert-ate the Isolated condition q
the people They were cut oI from tho
world. ard q they knew % the wealth q
fre deposits q iron and coal "a the earth
nrt t.e value % the virgin forests cover
!ng tens - thousands OF acres. they were
nor specially Interested. There was no
way i9 ger 10 10 market Besides. the
possibilities 81 development % the wealth
Or WISE had not begot ambition IN the
tosoms ~ the hardy FOLK who inhabited
these mountain valleys and Eorgee. and
fleF cared lltf-t beyond that which was
rr .r.eart to satisfy ueir daily ants.
InvigOratinq Sound Of Whistle
-~r. y,rl.,,. .. 3D.. ,.-...-l.,..,
.l. 4---. - ~ ~, 'i
came 90 know their we4ith' Ina opr.or,
UNITY % develop It was seized with ca
'-'7'l' capital began - pour
-'''''-H "PeIuuo"k soon began 10 DOT
'i VI '-''''--lnes. ana long tralinloads
- Wei" siaIlei eastward 20 Lam
'N.' ~' N'r'''H' ana westward
1~-He'' N'i'e tiat perlod tnere
'" o." cessation ~ the development
90. " -r ana t-ls secuoil. Win the eN-
'' "' Doin years, and the year 1886.
-- i'D-DD1''" % li@lilA eh. o year
.'.' ''." extension ~ the NorfO4k and
'1'i" "-'He i-o'e'' mas been larger
''- -n. preceding year ln me history
'i INC state
-''i-''ise ~ t-e "onderf- enect
""'- ''' tN'eHsio" on tHe railroad had
Di coal INDUSTRY Of the state. the rg-
.' 't'" L'.'. 'ie i"t-i production or
t.t--..t u" 4'e-' tne year before the OK
t'H-i'i' was o"''y tons me following
l-'F u more tian doubled. being 10000
TONS ~ 1928 IL Jumped - $4,000 tons.
.a''''. IONS IN rs. 20 $4,000 tons in
lNNnt % '-aaaA IN 1890, 20 e-a.-tS In 1877.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-21
F ARM VALUES
IN VIRGINIA
Bulletin on Local Conditions in
States Issued by Department
OF Agriculture.
WHAT CORRESPONDENTS SAY
Cupid Plays Important Part in
Affairs in Northampton
County.
lFrom Our Regular Correspondent

WASHINGTON. u. O.. October 90.-The
Department OF Agriculture has just issued
a bulletin GA local conditions as affecting
farm values in the various States during
the years lse TO $50. Il has reports
from number OF Virginia counties some
OF which seem 10 be Justified by condi-
uors and others OF which seem 20 bc
SO Wide OF the mark rs 90 be iudicrols
and not arguing much for the value OF
The deductions of the correspondents.
TO this latter class belongs a report
from Augusta county. one OF the wealth.
est and most fertile counties OF the state.
one correspondent says that the increase
ia farm values IN that county is Que TO
the Portland Cement Works started in
1871. which employs 100 hands. giving a
fine market
More reasonable. and more in keeping
with the facts. IS the statement Of an
other correspondent from the county 10
the effect that lands have been improved
very much ia cultivation. fences and
buildings. and that the farmers are just
beginning 70 awake to the value OF inn
proved methods OF cultivation.
Labor Needed.
A correspondent from Accomac county
says. Land Is away up in this section.
About 1860 the price Of farms was low. on
account Of sweet potatoes bringing low
prices. Since that time the Eastern
n
become firmly established and has been
the means of getting good prices for au
our farm products. therefore the price
of farms has advanced
An Amelia county correspondent atl~l.
huted the rise in values 70 immigration.
saying that they have poor labor aad
need much Of IT,
Bedford correspondent attributes tho
Rise in values there 20 the advent II
rural free delivery and the opening up of
good local markets.
a Botctour- county correspondent att
tributes the increase To- the quality o.
tomatoes and apples raised. mainly. anI
partly Co OBJ" increase ln the value of
timber
A Dinwiddie county correspondent seer1s
10 have got nis geography little crooked.
lie says: The increase i'm value Of aI
farms is due TO the heh prices of tim
Der and not 10 the high prices OF farm
products. Very much land lies idle for
want of labor, all the best labor b,.fns
employed by the lumber companies "a
much higher vases than can Dee paid on
the farms This locality Is no miles
from any railroad or market"
Trolley lines are responsible FOR the
increased values In Fairfax county. co.
cording 10 correspondent. while a Graz
son county correspondent attributes tho.
increase there 10 The advent Of railroad
Low-Priced Tobacco.
4 correspondent from Halifax county
says that low-priced tobacco has kept
Halifax values down.
Henry county has. according To- u c,r-
respondent. not experienced any general
increase. but is allowing her lands "
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
THEA TIERS
THE SPOKANE.

Checkers" as presented at the
Spokane last night, proved an &C
ceptable variation from the rather
commonplace attractions that, with
few exceptions, have been offered
this season. The play is full of life
and Is we'll acted. Attendance last
night was good. Checkers" will
be repeated tonight.
For the second fair week the
Spokane will play the maid and
the Mummy Sunday and Monday,
with special matinee Sunday after
noon at 2:30. The Jesse James
company Is here Tuesday, 'Tn-We-
Ne-Ha" Wednesday. THE Holy
City" Thursday and "Parsifal' Fri
day and Saturday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
THE COLUM BIA.

Tomorrow evening the last
vaudeville performance will be
given at the Columbia theater, and
on the following evening "As Told
in the Hills a stirring border
drama, will open up for a weeks
engagement. The play is said to
be strong and was specially select
ed by the management for the sec
ond fair week engagement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
What SPOKANE DEMOCRATS Want

Many considerations
democrats ordinary
Spokane delegation that these panks
credit should be given
chairman of the delegation Arthur representative
law railroad the penalty for
accepting and giving them The entire delegation all
worked the end
The delegation to be congratulated insertion
the anks desired by this securing
Spokane places Byrne
and Warren W. Toman the
Both we'll party
to the voters at large to call for comment at this time.
The
kind placed before the people this state breahes the spirit
of helpfulness and right is given here in full
The Washington
assembled hereby allegiance principles
that great apostle Of Jenersonan nrincnes William p ua IN
bearer
graduated all necessary legislation to
The democratic has
classes monopoee
we are opposed to all tariff or other laws which foster
United States senators bv the
direct of he people.
doctrine the direct primary
which enables the people directly themselves
and directly their choice in the selection
county and municipal officers.
We recognize the vital
of the improvement beterment
appropriations by both the national
We heartily purposes
of washington the government Of the United states
We favor initiative
out the
eight engaged
in underground mining.
We favor law prohibiting the false advertising labor
We demand, with
legislature
the state into congressional districts
lican legislatures for the anarchistc refusal
We favor appropriation the sof
expanding the capacity and
Tertiary This of
present guarantee
sections the
the bridges different sections
all
county against
another.
We demand for
intervals and the publication of statements
We demand law
deposit and interest
all public depositaries
We the adoption the legislature
employee similar
personal
We in favor aboishing the present law requiring
the twelve dollar fee by gan
right to trial by jury.
We efficient
horticultural interests
fruit should be elected the people
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
appointed as under existing law.

we welcome the advent of the national the
irrigation in this state emphacay
administration the attitude
FEDERAL reclamation work. and this
OF the legislature designed
national distribution
unaleraby
composed Of needless officials interfere
We favor nonpasan judiciary and the legislation
this
After platform submitted
graphs added fundamentally
city the wording which hand
First: That the giving public officials
ton public officials
poaton subject Intentionally
with transaction punishment
punishment by imprisonment.
Second Making misdemano for
political organization
such
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

Even after the warm days have
gone lingerie waists will continue
to be worn far into the late au-
tumn and early winter with tweed.
cloth and cheviot suits. A hand
some one made of sheer white
null is elaborate with Irish en-
broidery and lace.
The body of the blouse is fash
toned from all-c@er embroidered
null, the embroidered dots being
small and widely separated. Over
the shoulders is a rever arrange
ment of lace which vanishes back
and front under large motifs Of
Irish embroidery. The deep yoke
is made Of delicate drawn work.
The sleeves are long, the deep
cuff reaching well over the hand.
This is of lace, while the Irish
embroidery bands the sleeves in
at the elbow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
THE WASHINGTON.

Variety Is the yenote of the bill
at the Washington this week and It
comes in liberal chunks. Affair and
Lind, club s,wingers and jugglers;
Billie McRobie. parodist; Dorothy
Rae, singer and dancer, and the
Robinson Brothers, in a rural COM
edy skit, have the chief numbers
on the program.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
"DIPS" DOING BUSINESS.

John Tott reported to the po-
lice that his pockets were picked
OF a purse containing a return
ticket to Grand Forks, B. c., yester-
day on a street car coming from
the fair grounds. dips" were also
operating at the Northern Pacific
depot and re.\ ed Thomas Ellison
of a pocketbook containing $40.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
MAKES THE LIVER LIVELY.

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup gives
ual constipation as 1t stimulates
the liver and restores the natural
action Of the bowels without irrI.
tating these organs like pills or or.
binary cathartics. Does not nau.
seate or grippe and is mild and
pleasant to take. Remember the
name ORINO and refuse subs Il.
tues. Watson Drug Co.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
WILL INTEREST MANY.

Every person should know that
good health is impossible If the kid.
neys are deranged. Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure kidney and bladce,
disease in every form, and will
build up and strengthen these Or.
gans so they will perform their
functions properly. No danger OF
Bright's disease or diabetes 1,
Foley's Kidney Cure Is taken In
time. Watson Drug Co.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
jim HILL IN TROUBLE.

Jimmy Hill, hustler at the race
track, was arrested yesterday by
Detective Weir on a charge of de-
fraudirg an old man out of 5000.
Hill is said to have taken the
money and forgot to bet it. He
was released on 500 bonds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
THE AUDITORIUM.

The Jessie Shirley company will
go into the classic next week with
Faust" The change in program
will shift Jessie Shirley from
''Bossy" Brander in "a Texas
Steer to the leading lady part in
Goethe's great work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
FIRST PRIZE FOR
SPOKANE MAN

Almost all of yesterday was
taken up by the horse judges,
whose task was no small one. C..
r. Reeves, of Spokane, won first,
with Beaumont for trotting stall
lions. II, MCCorkell, of Medical
Lake, Wash, was second with
Helemnos.
r. S. Grimth's Gallatin Brattin
won first for three-year-olds and
under
w. d. Stuart, Of Spokane, won
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
CONSUMPTION CURED

Mrs. Henke, known as
the handsomest woman
in Milwaukee, states that
after physicians had failed
to give her any perman-
ent relief from that dread
disease consumption, she
tried Duffy's Pure rIalt
Whiskey and has been
entirely cured.
Mrs. Henkc thankfully writes
For six years ! have been ailing
with lung trouble, which kept grow
ing worse until my case became seri-
Gus. employed four different local
physicians, giving each a fair trial,
but with very little success. During
this period ! was troubled with dizzi-
ness, cold sweats, cold hands and
cold feet, coughing, chills and hem
orrhages, which clearly indicated con-
sumption. My physicians suggested
that l move to different climate. |
tried several widely advertised medi-
cines, but with no good results, then
tried Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey.
After using one bottle my condition
began to improve. | continued to
use this remedy for two years and am
now in excellent condition. | used
to be so weak thst | could hardly
stand up. / am snow able to do all
free will and that it may, if desirable,
am lifelong resident of Milwaukee,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

HELP wANTED-FEMALs.

THE SPOKANE CANNING GO.
WANTS 40 OF so GIRLS AND
WOMEN AT ONCE TO PEEL To-
MATOES AT THE CANNERY AT
YARDLEY. TAKE THE COEUR
D'ALENE ELECTRIC LINE AND
GET OFF AT THE WATER
WORKS STATION. WORK EASY.
WE PAY CARFARE BOTH WAYS.
FIVE CENTS A PAIL FOR PEEL
ING AND % CENTS A DAY Be
SIDES.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

, o 300 o Q o Q o0 o Q 8 o o G
The Spokane Press he following
cratic campaign
The Press does this because hey
newspaper representation in
stand responsible for the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

the champion mare of all ages.
Many other prizes were award
! ed. Spokane stockmen ranking well
with outsiders. .
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

GIRL WANTED-13 TO Is YEARS
Of age to work around house;
small salary; can attend school.
Call E119 Front ave -38
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

FOR SALE BY OWNER
room modern house; $3.50; To-
Gated on corner on Knox avenue:
11smile circle; Muzzy's addition;
easy terms: Phone 1874. $40
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

The Spokane Press is the only
penny paper in the Inland Empire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
LOST

PROF. G. M. DEVINNY, PHRE-
nologist and psychologist, will de-
liver free lecture in the Pacific
hall. S14k Rivers side avenue, Sun
day, September 20. at p m. Prof.
H. 0. Croker, the healer. will dem.
onstrate the power of mind over
matter. 20
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskev

wish to keep and and have
glow OF perfect health take Duf Pure Malt Whske regularly
ing to directions and other medicine dangerous
system with drugs; they poison the body and dep the heart
While Duys Pure Malt WhSkey strengthens
action and puhe the entire system 1t is the only whskey recog
nzed medicine, and contains use oil. This guarantee
uhs Pure Malt Whskey has stood fifty years and
has always been found absolutely and great
properties
CAUI0NWhsn ask druggist grocer
Ma Whiskey be
whskey and sold
@ inc the Old Chemist make
sea- over the cork unbroken Price 81
ao'ice Tree. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.. Rochester, NJ "
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

SECoND HAMD GOODS.
Highest price paid for second hand
furniture Tel n 500. 2ll River.
SHE. sos
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

FOR SALE-FIVE-ROOM HOUSE:
city water; cement walk; graded
street; small barn; $1,000; 500
cash, balance like rent.
One acre ground Mantle park.
one block to car; 500; easy terms.
GRAY & McCUNE,
Corner First Ave. and Wall st.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

ALL WHO WANT AN UP-TO-
date scientific chronological ex-
animation, or take up the study Of
phrenology and The art Of healing,
call on Prof. G. M. Devinny, sos
Sprague avenue. 20
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28
FUEL DHAx1YN
HORSE SHOEING,

Charles Staley, Pacific avenue
and Bernard street. 1926
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

THREE ROOM LIVING HOUSE
and storeroom, a corner let, out
cellar. well, big barn, small stock
groceries. Address 702 Hogan.
Phone 2749. IS
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The Spokane Press delivered %
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PARTISAN DYEING & CLEANING
Works, L. A. Lehman, prop,
COS First avenue near Howard
street. Phone 2137. Dress pieat.
ing factory In connection. No
solicitors
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-09-28

Ladies' play BILLIARDS and pool
very Gay and evening at Pnstss
billiard parlor. sss
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The Spokane Press delivered %
your house for 25s . vsowth. Tee
phone Main S7A ~
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1906-11-14
WHY so WEAK7
Kidney Troubles May Be Sappins
Your Life Away. Albuquerque Peo-
pie Have Learned this Fact.

When a healthy man or woman be-
gins to run down without apparent
cause, becomes weak, languid, de-
pressed, suffers backache, headache,
dizzy spells and urinary disorders,
look to the kidneys for the cause of 1t
all. Keep the kidneys well and they
will keep you well. Doan's Kidney
Pills cure sick kidneys and keep them
well.
Juan A. Ortega, eX.policeman, of
Iona street, Santa Fe, n. NJ, says:
If all troubled with pain in the back
have that annoyance ended as quickly
as the use of Doans Kidney Pills, pro
cured at Ireland's Pharmacy, ended
mine, then bacKache due to kidney
complaint would cease TO have any
terrors for users of this strengthen
ing and curative preparation. No one
IN Santa Fe need be in the least du'
Dious about using Doan's Kidney Pills
if they require a medicine to strength
en- their Kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price 5u
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doans
and take no other. IS.