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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

Ia is not our fight, but on
principle we are constitutional
~ opposed TO these self consti-
tuted saints that are Holier
than thou" and above and be.
yond their party. We have had
them in our party and relega-
ted them "a the ream OF Has
Been's." In actual war this
same class of people would be
shot, for if they are not traitors
to their party, we would be
glad If some one would tell us
how 10 describe them.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04
PROHIBITION
CYCLONE.

L h e prohibition cyclone / $
sweeping through { h South,
forming n II increasing, If a
somewhat irregular belt Okla
homa comes in dry, Georgia
will b e dry January LIST and
Alabama will be dry January ] ,
1907. In Tennessee liquor / S
sold IN only three cities and
three towns. In West Virginia
S3 out % counties are dry: in
Virginia, As out of 100: in North
Carolina, 90 out of %; in South
Carolina, Il out OF Al; in Ken
lucky, "a out of ll9; in Florida,
"a ont OF ~; in Mississippi. SO
ont of 76; in Louisiana. % out
of 50; i'm Texas, l45 out of DAB:
in Arkansas, IS out of 70. In
the whole South there are sS3
out of the ,256 counties entire
~ dry, and % partially SO.
Is an interesting record of prac
teal achievement by growing
normal ement.-Exchange.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04
BAScOM SLEMP

/ am an old ex cadet of the
Virginia Military Institute and
was for several years mem
Der of the Borri of Visitors Of
that institution. IL was organ
lied by Gen. Francis Smith in
1889. IL is generally reckoned
as one OF the best schools for
physical intellectual culture in
the world.
General Smith was a man Of
the highest executive ability
of the finest intuitive judgment
aud memory of boys. Since the
organization OF the school Gen
eral Smith told me. IN my last
conversation with him that
something over 5000 boys and
mem had matriculated an d
graduated i'm said institute.
Many OF them were distinguish
ed generals. colonies and cap
taius i'm the Confederate army.
Ia that conversation lac said
20 n,e that Bascom Slemp stood
higher m all of his classes Of
studies than any cadet that he
ever graduated at that institu-
ton. / was present at his grad
uation, ard take pleasure un-
solicited in bearing my humble
testimony TO his sobriety. moral
and intelligent worth.
NJ. Il. WOOD.
Bristol. Tenn. Dec. ?, 1907.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

{ q lone ! Bailey evidently
thought that all he would have
10 do 10 secure Democratic sup
port, would be 20 cry ring, com
bine, and beat the Jambaree
and then they would all fall
over themselves rushing 10 his
standard. But the Honorable
MIR. Bailey reckoned without
his host. What claim under
the high Heavens has he to the
support Of Democrats Is he
not as good Republican as
Bascom Slemp? Is he an indie
pendent:
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

Gov. Beckham has issued a
long and singing criticism Of
Henry Watterson, holding him
responsible for the Democratic
defeat IN Kentucky It must bc
gratifying 10 Marse Henry, TO
know that he can influence am
election either way.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

WHO

rs tying 20 burn cheap coal,
think how much your kindling
Is costing you, and save your
self some money by buying a
great big load Of dry wood for
81 25. Also remember the Darby
Coal don't require any kindling,
only a big newspaper. After
YOU read this over. phone ID. G..
Wolfe, who has plenty Of wood
and coal.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

When q man don't like the
way his party is managed, or
'ts policies, il strikes US that it
10 about time for him to get out.
Certainly he can't remain in
that party, and work and fight
against il. and expect the sup
port of its members. lie should
be either fish or fowl.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

Thomas s. Ely, q prominent
and well known citizen Of
Jonesviile. died at his home in
that place on Tuesday, of pneu
mOnia Mr. Ely was about 40
years of age. Rev. T.. n. Cas-
sidy went 90 Jonesville this
morning to conduct the funeral
services.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

The Honorable Mr.. Bailey
has talked too much, and abus-
cd the Democrats for so long a
time, that they don't feel called
upon him to dance to his mu-
sic. Why he don't even call
himself and Independent.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

There is no question about
Colonel Bailey being a Repub.
lican. Ii is only necessary TO
recall a few of his recent speech
es TO have that fact brought
home 20 the voter
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

j h e e are a great many
reasons why Kentucky is now
IN the Republican ranks. the
CHIEF Of them being that the
Republican candidates got the
most votes.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04
Light refreshments served
each day at the Bazaar.

Miss Mary l.. Foster, of vii
liamsburg, Va, has accepted "a
position as teacher in the pri-
vate school at this place. Miss
Foster is a graduate of the
Stuart Hall, Episcopal school
and Olney school. OF Washing
ton, and comes highly recon-
mended.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

John CULLEN, five-year.old
son of Mrs. Paris CULLEN, died
at the home of his grandfather.
j NJ. Stewart. at this place, on
Tuesday. We did not learn the
cause OF the chilt's death.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

Apparently, after The first of
January, the traveller from the
east will take his last drink at
psrviile, Va, before reaching
the prscfncys Of New Urresns. !.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

1tU'~NFHINN UEJ VUI HtNtIN tF
quested TO observe the date
printed on their address slips,
which will keep them at all
times posted as 10 the date
of the expiration OF their sub
scription. Prompt and timely
attention 70 this request will
save all parties q great deal Of
ANNOYANCE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-12-04

Entered according to postal regulations
at the j,csi-oficc al Big Stone Gap ~ sec.
ond class matter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
BOY STEALERS
THOUGHT NEAR
MARVIN HOME
Strangers Overheard by
Teachers Threaten
to Kill Her.

DOVER, Del, March 27.-It is be-
leved that the kidnapers Of little Horace
Marvin are in the vicinity OF Kits
Hammock. Miss Kineu. a school
teacher. was held up by two men yes
terday afternoon, and it is believed that
they know something about the boy.
Miss Killen had dismissed Rer school
and was walking slowly along the road
when she came upon couple OF strange
men engaged in earnest conversation at
the edge Of cIdmp Of trees. Just as
she reached theEss one Of the men ex-
claimed: I'VE won't give him up un-
less"
The remainder of the sentence was
lost. for just then the men saw the
school teacher and sprang toward her.
One of the men drew gun, and, hold
ing up Miss Killen, declared that he
would kill her unless she promised that
she would not tell what she had seen
and heard. They also made her promise
that she would not move until they
were out Of sight. Frightened by the
display Of the gun and the appearance
Of the men. the girl promised as re-
quested- They soon disappeared. and
the girl continued on her way.
Shortly after the story had been Sc
cured from the school teacher n report
came from Magnolia that two strange
men Of the Same description had been
seen dashing through that section in a
buggy at top speed. They acted so
strangely and appeared so anxious to get
away that suspicion was aroused.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
BOSTON GIRL
ENDS HER LIFE
BY DROWNING
Jumps Into Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Near
FoXhall Road.

A girl about sixteen years old, be-
Heved to be " Frances. of Boston, COM
mttted suicide about l.5G this morning,
by Jumping in the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal about a quarter Of a mile west
Of FoXhall road. The body was recov-
cred about a half hour later by the po-
lice OF the Harper's precinct.
1t is believed that the young woman
was a visitor in the city, as package
OF church contribution envelopes marked
monthly Offering of the Father Light.
sos fremont Temple, Boston, We're
found in her pocket. on the back Of
these envelopes was written the name
y. Frances.
The girl walked up the canal read,
took of her coat and hat and deliber-
ately jumped In the water while several
persons a short distance away witness
od her rash act. The body floated down
tine caI.al about fifty yards and sunk
beneath the surface before aid could
reach her. She was dressed in a black
skirt ard white waist. The clothing was
Of good quality.
Before jumping In the canal she tore
up letter which had evidently been
addressed to some one in this city The
pieces Of the letter are in the possession
OF the police and an effort is being made
to put them together.
The body was removed to the mOrcue
pending the endeayOr to learn the name
and address of the girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
RUSH KNOWLES
NEW MINISTER
TO ROUMANIA

NEW YORK. March 27-That the
L. S. Government regards seriously the
situation IN Roumania. where the peas
ants have started an open war against
land owners and Hebrews, and are
threatening a revolution against the
government, is shown by the fact that
1t Is hurrylng the departure of Horace
G. Knowles, of Wilmington. Del, re-
Gently appointed envoy and minister TO
Roumania and SeFvia 10 succeed John
W. Riddle, promoted TO be ambassador
at St. Petersburg. The legation is now
in charge Of Secretary Montgomery
Schuyler. but in view Of the troubles
IN the country. Washington wishes Mr..
Knowles On the scene TO look after
American interests
Mr.. Knowles is here and will sail to-
morrow on La Provence. Il Will take
him twenty days TO reach his post, and
as toddy's dispatches tell of continued
disturbances and peasants marching on
Bucharest, he does not know what kind
OF a situation he will have to face.
After July / Mr. Knowles will be ac-
credited 10 Bulgaria as diplomatic
lister
During the time he has been in New
YORK, Mr.. Knowles has been the re-
cipient or many attentions from ROu-
inanlahs and Servians here.
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FeneSti Revolt Comes
to a Terrible
Head.
Bands of People Are
Marching on Bu-
chareSt.
Fifty Thousand Persons
Surrounding JaSSy,
for Attack.

VIENNA, March ZI-The peasant re-
volt in Roumania came 10 a head To-
day. when, in the midst OF slaughter
and pillage a republic was declared II
the distriCt Of FenestL
The ringleadcrs Of the revolutionists
gathered in the ministerial palace in
the town Of Fenesu, drew up a defiance
OF the government and publicly an
nounced that Fenesu had seeded from
the rest Of Roumauia.
The proclamation of independence
when read 20 the mob of rioters out
side the palace was received with great
cheers. Its effect was 10 drive ths
peasants into a frenzy
The mob sailed forth from the town
and made directly for the residence OF
the nearest Of the great land owners
The proprietor was dragged from the
house and butchered. AfterWard his
body was soaked in tar and burned
The estate was sacked.
Reports from Bucharest today de-
clered that a great band Of the revolt
ing peasants was marching on the cap
ital- One report had it that the peas
ants number 1900.
The troops left in Bucharest were
being massed at the outskirts OF the
city TO repel the peasants before they
were able to enter. The troops have
been given orders 70 NOW the. peasants
down with shrapnel II they refuse 70 re-
tire
The Hebrews Of the city are in great
fear. They believe that the peasants
are marching on the city. bent on a
terrible massacre. Large bodies Of DO
lice have been stationed in the Jewish
quarter.
Fifty thousands furious peasants sur
round Jassy. ready 10 attack il at any
hour. All the shops are closed and ar
tillery is camped in the principal street.
-Four more regiments have been ordered
10 rs-enforce the l2000 troops now con-
centrated in the town.
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AUTO EXPLODES:,
TWO PERSONS
FATALLY HURT

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March 27.-
Two persons were fatally injured and
three others more or less seriously hurt
when a high-powered automobile blew
up at Broad and Vine streets today.
The injured:
Steve Hettie, twenty-four years Of age.
225 North Hicks street; skull fractured;
dying.
James Carr. twenty-five years, Of age,
ia Brandywine street: left hip broken,
internal injuries. condition. critical.
Robert Madden. twenty-five years Of
age. iSs North Fiftieth street: thrown
through front of machine: severe cuts
on face and hands
Joseph Manning, twenty-one years of
age, Sixteenth and Pearl streets: badly
bruised, and cOutusions Of body and
limbs
Arthur Jones. thrown forty feet by
explosion; bruised.
The automobile was going at a high
rate Of speed, and the chauffeur tried
to turn a corner without slowing M
Tt collided with the curb and exploded.
hurling its five occupants TO the street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
Richard Mansfield Ill,
Cancels Engagements,
May Never Act Again
Famous Actor Hurried
From Pennsylvania
to New York.
Nervous Indigestion and
the Grip Have Broken
Him Down.

NEW YORK. March 27.-Richard
Mansfield, the actor, is at his home, $40
Riverside drive, seriously i'll and bitter
~ ehagrined at having been compelled
10 abandon ais tour.
He was brought from Scranton. Pa.
in his special car suffering from nervous
Indigestion, stomach trouble and grip
Mrs Mansfield, who had remained Ia
New York during her husbands week
Of one night stands. has been notified
OF his condition. Accompanied by Dr.
+. NJ. CrandaI, the Mansfelds' family
physician, and with the actors big
touring car, she was waiting az the
railroad station when the train arrived.
Mr.. Mansfield. who seemed very weak
and III, was helped to his automobile
and Whirled 10 his residence. where he
Immediately took 10 his bed. There was
no concealment at the house that the
family was worried over the actors
condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
SILENT" SMITH
DIES IN JAPAN.
ON HONEYMOON

NEW YORK, March 27.-James Henry
Smith. better known as Silent" smith.
is dead in Kioto, Japan.
Mr. smith died Hhile on his welding
tour lie had been married on septeu-
Der l3, 1895, % Mrs w Rhincland e
Stewart who was a Baltimore girl. Miss
Annie Armstrong, daughter OF John A..
Armstrong and who was the divorced
wife Of Rhinelander Stewart, of New
York.
The marriage took place IN the parish
chuFch at AlVle, Inverlesshirc. Scot
land. and was no surprise 10 the friends
Of the contracting parties
AII- SmiIn was known as the richest
Dachei0r IN this country. In 1888 he in
herited from his uncle. George smith.
a fortune then estimated al $50 059 66J
which largely increased. RIr. Sm{fb
aIter the death of his uncle became
rather active in society. Two and a
HaI years ago he bought the William
=. whitney mansion on Fifth avenue
At the time Of his uncle's death ar
smith had been an inconspicuoils Wan
street broker. His uncle had made his
fortune IN Chicago. bat had resided for
some time IN England. Last Februa ry
a year ago, Mr. Smith gave 500 000 10
81 Lukes Hospital in Chicago for an
annex in memory of his uncle.
MI SiHltn had the reputation OF be-
ing q silent and mysterious man He
had a sturdy, manly figure. was noted
for his attention 10 dress, was devoted
10 books and paintings, as well as YACHT
ms; In les2 he purchased Rubens. =! 4.
IL 10 the Metropolitan Museum of Ar
Mr. smith spent much money, especfat-
y on entertainments for his friends and
u was considered an honor by many
New York society women to be- asIEe-l
to act as his hostess. before he w.
married He Vas a familiar figure around
the corridors Of the Waldorf when I'M
New York, and spent much time at
Newport He was a quiet and un0sten-
tatiOus man, and il is said of him that
the longest speech he ever made was
My path through life was never
marked by the dollars I dropped be-
hind me- The speech had an enigmatic
sound. and it was given wide nuhI-cIl.-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
THE WEATHER REPORT.

For the fist time in eleven davs the
weather has practically cleared west
or the Rocky mountains. except along
the north coast and conditions are now
unsettled east Of the mountains. with
general low pressure in the interior
States There have been SHOWS in the
Northwest and rains over the northern
districts from the upper Mississippi val
ley eastward with abnornally high
temperatures over the rain area In
the South fair and warm weather con-
tinUes, while over the western hair of
the country temperatures are compara-
lively low
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have fresh east 70
southeast winds, with unsettled showerv
weather 10 the Grand Banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
Boy Seen in Lynn
Said to Resemble
Stolen MaYVin Lad

LYNN. Mass, March 27-The police
are searching for a fair-haired boy.
thought TO be the kidnapped son Of Dr.
Horace y. Marvin. of Dover. Del, who
was seen on a Lynn trolley car last
night in the company of two men, evil
dently strangers and foreigners.
The boys appearance attracted the
attention Of everybody in the car. and
the extreme care the two men with
him took that he shoald be always be-
tween them, and that they should shield
hiEl from view as much as possible, ex-
cited much comment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
MRS, TOWER is ILL.,.
AMBASSADOR SENT FOR

NEW YORK. March 27.-Announce-
was made today that Mrs. Charlemagne
Tower. wife of the American anbassa-
DOR in Berlin, has been i'll at the Hotel
Manhattan for two days.
Mrs. Tower arrived in New Yorl- 10 st
Wednesday on the KTon Prinz Wilhelm.
accompanied only by her maid She
engaged an apartment at the Manbat-
tan. Sunday Mrs. Tower was taken
suddenly i'll, and a trained nurse IVES
Immediately sent for. Since then no
callers have been received
II IS understood that an operation has
become necessary. A eableeram YVES
sent 10 Berlin Sunday sumr0nipr AM
sbassador Tower to his wife's side.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
FACTORY GIRLS
IN FIRE PANIC

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. March 81
Two hundred girls. employed in a big
textile mill at Howard and Berks
streets. were thrown into & panic today
when fire broke out in the structure.
Firemen had apparently subdued the
flames, which originated on the second
floor, and the operatives were prepar-
ing to resume work, when the blaze
broke cut afresh, driving the girls in
terror 10 the fire-escapes. Firemen and
male workers took the young women
out, many Of them having tainted The
building, which extends over almost a
whole block, was destroyed Il was -oc-
cupied by J. Wesley Johnson and the.
,coulson Manufacturing Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
FOUR ARE KILLED.
MORE IN WRECKAGE
Dynamite Explosion in At
lanta'S Southern Rail-
way Yards.

ATLANTA, Ca, March 27-Four per-
sons are dead and others are believed
to be buried in the wreckage. as the re-
suit of an explosion OF a car OF dyna-
mite in the Southern railway yards here
today,
The cause Of the explosion is a mys-
terry
Three Of the dead are negroes.
Officials Of the Southern railway here
cay that the only news they had re-
ceived OF the accident had come from
the newspapers, and that they had no
information from Atlanta. On receipt
of the report an investigation was start
ed, but no word had been received up
TO go O'Clock this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
PHILADELPHIA POLICE
CATCH THOMAS SAVAGE

Central Office Detective Grant went
to Philadelphia this morning to bring
back Thomas Savage. who with Arthur
Gibson, aHas A. Gilmore. Is under in.
dictment here for the alleged larceny. OF
a pocketbook. combining IS from Eman-
uei Kaufman of 634 G street southeast
Savage vas arrested in Philadelphia yes
terday upon Information sent out by the
Washington police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
.INDICT OFFICIALS
Of n. Y. CENTRAL
FOR FATAL WRECK

NEW YORK. March 27-Three indict-
ments were returned against the New
York Central railway officials TODAY as
a result Of the wreck of the Brewster
Express at Woodland on the night of
February 16. IN which twenty-four per
sons were killed.
The indictments are for manslaughter
in the second degree.
The indicted officers are Albert T
Snow. vice president, and Ira A. NC
Cormick, general superintendent The
third indictment is against the railroad
as corporation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
GROWS
BETWEEN CITIES
FOR THE HONOR
Photographs by Score
Continue to Pour In to
Sunday Times.

Miss Mae Buckler viii occupy a
box at the New National Theater
on Friday evening as the guest of
The Washington Sunday Times.
The invitation to be The Sunday
Times guest was extended to Miss
Buekler today and accepted. The
beautiful girl viii be the hostess at
a little box party on that occasion,
and will invite five of her intimate
friends, making six in the party.
The Sunday Times has arranged
to extend the same courtesy to each
of the winners of the successive
weekly contests.
Meanwhile the rivalry for the
honor of being the most beautiful of
those sent in for the second week
goes merrily on. Photographs pour
in by the dozens.
Rivals in the Dominion.
Not only viii the most beautiful wom-
an in Washington have to compete with
candidates from every city in this eoun-
try for the title of most beautiful in
America" but rivals from Canada will
dispute with her the right to the honor.
Canada is in the contest today. The
Montreal Standard announces the fact.
From the cloistered and turreted heights
OF old Quebec. from the busy and alert
Montreal, and from every part Of that
country made famous in song and story.
win rise lovely women to attempt TO
demonstrate that the Canadian type is
more beautiful than the American.
Canada Welcomed Into Contest.
The broader the field from which the
beauties viii be selected the greater win
be the honor for her who is finally de-
claIed the supreme beauty of them all.
The Sunday Times welcomes the addi-
ton Of Canada to the territory to be
covered by this quest for womanly love
liness, just as it welcomed the addition
Continued on Ninth Page.)
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I.H. Sal 8 sons. Florists,

Washington and New York. Don't fail to
see our Easter display Of towering plants.
ADV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27

HARPERs FERRY, ". Va, March q.
Both rivers clear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
SUN TABLE
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today. 81
Sun rises tomorrow. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
TEMPERATURES
DOWNTOWN.

-RegLatered 80 - Thermonsta-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27
Canada Welcomed Into Contest.
10000 Easter Lilies and Blooming plants

retailed at Wholesale Prices at Kramer's
The Florist. 916 T ST nw.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-27

Showers and warmer to-
night. Thursday showers
and cooler.