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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-22
A wor.e Failing.

A Worse Failing.
"Your husband is a somnambulist,
is he. Walks In his sleep3"
mo, no; worse than that. He's
somniliquist. He makes speeches in
his sleep"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-22
SATIN TOILET sPEcIALTIEs. 4

The healing household remedy, Satin
skin cream should always be handy.
Csc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-22
FoRD's FLOWERS.

Fancy chrysanthemums and carna-
TONS Place your Thanksgiving orders
with us and be pleased, New phone
No. 10. Flowers delivered promptly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-22
CUT RATE SHIPPING.

VT HVI. '''' -
Cut Rates on household goods to
Pacific coast and other points. SUI
perior service at reduced rates. The
Boyd Transfer CO., Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-11-22
Potatoes.

Trade is slow and prices are with
out material change.
Choice to fancy .............S 300 90
Fair to good ............... .ooW %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29
Building Trade Officials
In Washington for Conference

Among the recent arrivals Of interna-
tional officials OF the building trades
and affected trades in the local strike
OF the building mechanics. are Jacob
solomon, business agent Of the inside
electrical workers. OF New York: Grand
President F. J. McNulty, Of the Brother
hood of Electrical Workers; Albert K.
Atherton, financial secretary Of Central
Labor Union, Of Brooklyn. and special
organizer of the International Brother
hmood of Electrical Workers. and Lee
Hart, secretary treasurer, International
Theatrical Stage Workers Alliance.
These officials are here for conference
with the executive committee " TIE
building trades executive council In
connection with their local unions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29
l. F. |. PREPARES
FOR CONVENTION
Building Trades Officials
Here for Conference
Witt Strikers.

The executive and clerical forces Of
the American Federation Of Labor at
The headquarters Of the organization in
Typographical Temple, are working over
time, day and night, getting things IN
readiness for the annual convention Of
the organization, which meets in Nor
folk next month. A great deal OF work
IS being dispatched under the personal
direction OF Secretary Frank Morrison,
who is possessed Of a remarkable ability
70 do things and an executive ability
that keeps his forces moving to ane best
advantage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

T.. V. Powderly, former grand master
workman of the knights Of Labor, now
chief of division Of information in the
Bureau Of Immigration, Department OF
Commerce and Labor, is In the South
comforting with governors Of States
and municipal officials as TO the needs
OF that section for a desirable class of
immigrants, Mr.. Powderly has thous-
ands OF personal friends in that section
who were members Of the old Knights
OF Labor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Capt J Edward O'Brien, representa-
tive OF the Atlantic Coast Pilots Asso-
citation, with his wife. Is in the city.
lie makes his headquarters here during
all sessions of Congress. looking after
the interests Of his association in ma
tiOnal legislation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Frank J. Johnson for years In charge
OF the press room Of the Trades Union
ist, has accepted a position in the
Government Printing Office He has
been succeeded by Charles II. Piggott,
Of the Government Printing Office press
room.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Harry z. Faust an old-time Wash
ington printer who left here some years
ago on account Of poor health, is in his
native town. Clearheld, Pa, editing a
paper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29
BOOST IN COTTON MARKET;
SHORT CROP is PREDICTED

NEW YORK, Sept 2s.-Extensive
operations In the cotton market today
sent the price up 30 points. The Liver
pool market is also up. and it is as
serted that the advices from the cotton
growing territory indicate that there
will be a material shortage IN the crop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Samuel H. Wiley. of the Government
Printing Odice, has been elected SOW
ereign chief Of the Sons Sf Jonadabs for
the fifth time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Julius R. l. Johnson. OF this city.
member OF Columbia Typographical
Union, No. 101 is in the Printers Home,
Colorado Springs, Col. He is improving
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Two OF the washington delegates TO
the annual convention of the Interna-
tiCnal Association Of Machinists. which
has just adjourned in St Louis after a
two weeks session, were honored with
chairmanships Of committees. They
were Mr.. Adams. committee on Govern
ment employees, and Mr.. Carroll, of the
law committee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Mrs. J. A. Huston is at home, from a
six weeks trip In the West
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

John Weber, OF the bakers union, was
IN Chicago last week in conference with
the officials of his organization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Claude Mcdonald is back from his
vacation spent in Shippenburg, Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

William Kenworth, a former Wash
ing-onian. is editing the Saturday Star
of Guthie. Okla.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

secretary Frank Morrison, OF the
American Federation Of Labor said re-
Gently that one Of the most gratifying
features of the report to be made to
the annual convention of that body
would be the rapid and substantial
growth of the carpenters organization
al over the country; that they now had
membership Of over 10000. Ten years
ago the strength OF the carpenters was
less than 20.G00
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29
Northern Capitalists Should Find
Operatives for the Proposed MIL,

Announcement comes from Alexandra q.
Va that Northern and Eastern capit,l
In conjunction with local interests Of
that city. viii establish large silk
and hosiery mills II q Sufficient num-
ber OF young women can be induced to
go there TO work Ia the mills.
1t would seem certain that the mills
viii be built in the Virginia town II the
only obstacle is securing operatives.
These workers are paid from 81 to 90
per day, and the work IS not difficult
The Building Trades Mechanics Coun-
Gil VIII. through the seventeen inter
national bodies to which they belong.
ask the Sixtieth Congress to pass Iegis-
lation that will give to the peopls of
the District Of Columbia the right OF
suffrage in the election of municipal
officers and a representative In Con
gress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

The Navy Yard bowling team which
won the Departmental championship
last season with such a fine record, IS
out again this year for scalps. Ii is
composed of Bowsher. Fritz, Miller.
O'DonneII, Crist, Talbert, Sherris, Doyle,
and NeuCier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

The efforts OF Columbia Lodge. No.
III. International Association of Ma
ohinist, to have the shops OF the local
navy yard supplied with ice water. has
been approved by the Navy Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Just Ike the picture here shown.
Is made OF neatly figured bamboo,
heavy posts. strongly braced. ard
seat is covered with best quality
round straw japanese mattings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Handsomely made Colonial Iron
Beds. heavy continuous posts. neat
scroll effects. strong filters. and
nicely enameled in choice Of white.
blue or green.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Neatly made self-toned tapestry
porderes, Artloom Make, three
yards long. with tassels and fringe
on rhrovEOunr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-29

Handsome sslf-toued mercerized
tapestry portieres, three yards long,
ful so inches wide, Empire de-
signs, fancy borders and trimmed
with heavy tasSels and fringe.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27

On the evening Of Wedn,s
day, November 2Oih. al nine
o'clock, in the prettily decora
ted parlor of the Imperial Ho.
tel, Rev. :. y. Morell, OF the
Methodist persuasion. said TO
few words necessary TO start the
sea the hymeneal craft of MISS
Emma Breeding. of Stonega
and our popular townsman. VI.
I'D. Collier, Jr. The former was
accompanied 10 the altar bv
Hiss Wood. aud thr latter b,
Ar. MattoX, both of Stuneva.
A large number OF friends
and relatives Witnessed the CIR
enony. among whom were
Messrs. Massey and Rich. of
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. JAS.
, k e n, Of Norton, W. \.
breeding, of SuOnega. an
rank Skeen, Of this place.
After the ceremony the hap
py couple were escorted TO the
dining room whore a detachable
supper was served.
The bride is the accomplish
ed daughter of Nelson Breed
ing, of Stonega, aud the groom
Is the hustling manager Of the
Appalachia House Furnishing
company.
The Post joins their numer-
Gus friends in wishing them
90 bon voyage.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27
Thanksgiving.

tomorrow is Thanksgiving
day, set apart as day TO give
thanks for the bounties received
1urng the year, and Appa
lachIa and her citizens have
much TO be thankful for. 1t has
been a most successful year.
All her merchan 5 have all been
prosperous cOrnucOpia b "A :
poured out necessarily with the
result that not one of our citi.
zens should not be thankful
"reat improvements have been
accomplished IN and about the
town Dozens of business and
residence houses have b en-
oulit. No one haS lost nr been
Z e l / y damaged oy fires;
1eaths from Other than natural
causes; particularly free from
CRIME and misdemanor has been
tne past twelve mouths
Even while some of the banks
over the country are closing
their doors, and confidence has
been shaken by money Strin-
sency, the local bauk II IA the
ncdlthIeSt condition IL has been
nee It's doors were opened 10
uepositors. It's deposits are
greater and dep. ,siIors more
numerous, and perfect conf
uence IN the institution ~ dts.
played among them.
More frright aud express Is
oeing hardIed than az any pre-
Nious time. Thers n better at
1endance and a larger number
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27
MURDER OR 4 SUI
eide.

Norton, Va, Nov. 24.-Car-
RE Pappas lies dead today with
"a bullet IN her brain. inflicted
between the hours of 300 and
$500 o'clock last night night.
either by h e r own hands or
those of her husband George
Pappas who was today taken
10 Jai at Wise charged with the
deed, which he claim was sui
eide.
Pappas came here about ,Sree
months ago from Roanoke, anl
conducts a restaurant and pool
room IN the Ashton Building on
Park Avenue, with apartments
up stairs.
After closing up business lag.
night at - O'Clock, Pappas and
has wife went TO their rooms.
Pappas soon left his wife and
went into a room Just across
the hall in which a poker game
was supposed Co have been in
progress. Those who were in
the room that testified at the
coroner's inquest, state that
Pappas was soon called out by
his wife and that immediately
upon the return OF the pair to
their own rooms, they heard an
al creation between them and
a muffied shot. Pappas then
returned 10 the door of this
room and notified them that
his wife had shot herself.
Pappas was arrested by May
or Lyon, who was called as
soon as possible. Pappas ap
pears indifferent, but declares
his innocence.
The victim was originally
Carrie Johnson and came from
Knoxville, Tennessee.
Mrs. Thomas W. CONAN has
been confined TO her room for
the past three weeks with a
severe attack of Rheumatism
The Thanksgiving dance to
be given by the Crescent Club
Thanksgiving evening, prom
lses To be brilliant affair and
to Witness number of out Of
town visipurs.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27

a little band Of earnes. work
ers assembled at presidents
home, Nov. 20, to engage in the
Home Mission service. Treas
nrers Mrs. Whitehead. frs
NIce-President, Mrs. Hollev
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
Morell and Mrs. Crawford and
others, was kept away on ac-
connt of sickness, consequently
the interesting program which
we had planned, could not be
given. The only officers pres
ent We're the president and re-
cording secretary.
The meeting opened with the
song, Ny Faith Looks I'd To
Thee Scripture lesson. Beati-
tudes was read and also prayer
by the pastor; second song
Rock of Ages"
The president read an in
structive item, entitled tn .
" Home Mission Auxiliary and
the Pastor" This was follow
ed with "a reading by Mrs. Lee
on the lesson topic.
Ignorance, poverty, sin and
relief minutes were read aud
approved. Treasurer sent no
report. Dues collected, Soc. To-
ca assessment, 81 %.
SI.OO was contributed on CON
nectional funds; bulletin items
were read 10y the pastor: WAYS
and means of raising money
were discussed. The pastor suG-
gested holding strictly religious
socials instead of suppers and
bids upon articles contributed.
which was considered the bet.
ter plan by the members pres
emit.
Miss Holley asked could one
be found who would keep the
lnterrsi rof the Brigade formed
aud burning until she could
again take up the work.
Could we but have more mem
oers as our recording secretary.
interest would never be found
.agging. Never once has she
Jailed 10 respond TO any call
hat has been placed upon her
shoulders.
One verse Of Jesus Lover of
Wy Soul was sung, and we
we're dismissed with benedic-
ion 10y the pastor, 90 meet with I
Mrs. Lyon IN December.
Mhs. W H. ToMPKINs.
President
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27
APPALACHIA DISARMAMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Houston
we're doubiy favored by the
stork on Sunda, Ms ht the l4sh.
the aforesaid bird leaving two
fine girls in their care.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G. Hyatt and
little son, OF Norton. stopped
over in Appalachia last week
en- route 10 Graham's Forge "a
visit Mrs Hy ats mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. d. Collier
Jr.. spent Sunday with friends
and relatives at Stonega.
Johnson, the jeweler. has
taken the agency of the Edison
talking machine records and
supplies.
Read the large quarter page
ad of the Old Dominion Drug
Com any IN this issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ii Hendricks.
of Norton, stopped over in Ap
palachia Sunday night a n d
Monday on their return home
from a visit with Mr.. Hen
bricks brother at Big Stone
Cap.
r. G. Jones & Company have
opened their bakery i'm the
building erected for that pur
pose in Blondell addition. and
are putting out goods of quality
IN almost any quantity.
DR.. r. w. Holly is still suf.
fering from the effects of a
severe and protracted attack of
typhoid fever.
b. b. Flanary and L. b. Kelly.
of lmbOden. left Friday for
Dryden on hunting expedi-
ton.
Mrs. Payne, of Big Stone Gap.
and Mrs. Young, OF Stonega.
were guests at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Gilly last week.
Dr. Morrison is now running
lutermonl Hotel alone. DR.. Red
wine having retired from the
business.
Miss Nora Mullins. of Roda.
wss visiting with friends here
last week.
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6 uIg,sl 3YseSterr
ssz.zzzarzsnas Sch-fni. = rSgect
Sent / 1907

Sept /. 1907
LEAVE NORTON-9.s0 a. m. and 2.2O p.
M for Blueheld and intermediate
stations. Connections for East and
West
LEAVE BLUEFIELD-s.5O a. m. for
Roanoke. Lynchburg. Norfolk and
points on Shenandoah Valley. Pullman
sleeper 10 Norfolk and Roanoke Ia New
York. Cafe Car
900 a. M Tor Roanoke aud atclmrda..
points.
2.55 p m daily. Roanoke. Lynohhurg and
intermediate stations. Pullman Sleep.
eT 10 Philadelphia via Hagerstown.
SIS p m for Roanoke. Lynchburg and
Norfolk. Pullman Sleepers
9l5 a. M. Tor Columbus. Cincinnati and
the West, Cafe Car Pullman Sleeper
10 Toledo aud Chicago.
$50 p m. for Kenova. Cincinnati. Cnlum.
bus aud the West. Pullman sleeper %
Cincinnati. Columbus. 81 Louis and
Chicago, Cafe car.
LEAVE BRlSTOll-Daily. s.I5 a. m. 90
East kadlord. Roanoke. Lyuchhurg
Petersburg Richmond and Norfolk
Pullman sleeper % New York via
Hagertown and Harrisburg Pullman
SleePers and Dining Cars Rosnoke %
NuflOih.
$50 p. m. for Norfolk. Pullman Sleepers.
500 p. NJ tlimited) solid freis With pull
man sleepers 10 Washington, Balumal 81
Philadelphia aud New York via Lynch
burg. Pullman Sleeper % Norfolk.
1880 p. m. daily for al points between
Bristol and Lynehbnrg. CopDectS at
Walton az 5.53 p. m. with the ST.
Louis Express for all points west and
northwest.
PULLMAN SLEEPER
Philadelphia via Roanoke
For further Information apply to
c. J.. BAUMcARDSER, Ticket Agent
Bristol, Tenn.
W, b. BEviLL. q. p. A.
II. + BkAGo. T. p. A.
k<-su<<e- v9
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27

enrolled at the public school
enan M former years, and there
are many minor incidents of
Improvements too numerous to
itemize.
here are those among us
" no have had personal griefs
and SORROWS by death end 9th
rrwise. but we believe not one
but who would say that after
all they have much to be thank
tul foy while sitting about the
nresides enjoying the fruits
from the horn OF plenty.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27
The Wise County Clear
ing House Association.

Norton, Va, Nov. IL
Whereas: In view of the action
OF che clearing house banks in
New York, Philadelphia. Chi
cago, Cincinnati, ST Louis.
New Orleans, Louisville. Birm
ingham, Nashville. Memphis.
Chattanooga, Knoxville. Dan
vile. Lynchburg, Richmond.
Bristol, and other cities, ia
restricting their currency PAY
ments TO certain amounts aud
declining for the present. to
ship currency against balances
with them;
RESOLVED: That while no
limit is placed upon the using
of balances of depositors in the
usual course of business by tn.
payment of checks and certi:i
Gates of deposit in exchange or
clearings OF the Wise County
Banks, that until further notice
the clearing house banks OF
Wise county limit their paw
ments IN actual currency 10
any one depositor or certificate
holder not exceeding the sum
of twenty-five dollars (S25.OO)
for any one day and not exceed
ing fifty dollars $4,000 i'm an,
one week except that checNs for
Wise county pay rolls may be
paid IN cash. Checks will be
certified, payable through The
Wise County Clearing House
The Wise County Clearing
House Assn,
BY r. A. Ayers, President.
c. c. Hyatt, Secretary.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27

There are some men of Presi-
Dental size, who are not run.
ming after the nomination, but
they would not dodge out of
the way if it should run after
them.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27

Big Stone Gap, Va, Nov. 81 .
We, the undersigned banks of
Wise county, Virginia. hereby
organize our Institutions into
an association TO be known as
WISE COUNTY CLEARING
HOUSE ASSOCIATION"
We elect r.. a. Ayers, Presi-
dent; John A. Esser, Vice Presi-
dent; III. Hardaway. Vice Presi
dent w. b. Fulton, Vice Pres
ident; G. G. Hyatt, Secretary
and Treasurer.
We hereby create an advisory
committee of eight members.
namely. H. a Ayers, John A
Esser, W. b. Fulton. :. l..
Whitehead, y. y. Shumate. II.
Hardaway, r.. w. Dickinson
and NJ. l.. Stallard "a majority of
whom, including the President
or one of the Vice Presidents.
shall constitute a quorum; and
We hereby authorize and EN-
power the said advisory com
mittee 10 take any action il
deem best for our own and our
depositOrs' mutual protection
during the present Temporal,
shortage of currency Ia circula
ton causing necessity for linn
iting, for the time being the
amount of payments in cash 90
any one depOsitor, etc. which
course Is being generally pur-
sued by banks throughout the
whole country.
We also agree and bind our
selves to abide by all rules the
said committee may adopt. gov
erning the manner of our paw
ing out money, or the issuance
of clearing house certificates.
and also agree 10 pay our por-
ton of the expenses incident
TO any action taken by said
committee in carrying into eff
feet this agreement, the same
TO be determined by said advis
DRY committee.
Interstate Finance and Trust Company,
BY K. A. Ayers, President.
The First National Bank Of Norton,
By John A. Esser. President.
The Wise County Bank,
By ". b. Fulton, Vice President.
The Citizens Bank OF NOrt0n.
By $. L. Whitehead, President.
The First National Bank OF cOeburn,
BY \. 7. Shumste, Cashier.
Bank OF ST. Paul. Inc,,
By Il. hardaway, President.
The ST. Paul National Bank,
By K ". Dickinson,
Bank of AppsIschia, Inc,
By NJ. L. Stalard.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-11-27

1 h e Virginia Agricultural
and Mechanical College offers
for the first time a free winter
course for the farmers them
selves. There are no conditions
of age or education, young men
and old are both wanted. There
will be practical courses in Ag-
rIculture, Horticulture. Animal
Hushandry, and Dairying. This
winter course lasts three weeks.
and is mainly demonstration
Just what the practical farmer
needs. Write TO p. Il. Barrin-
ger, Blacksburg, Va, for an an
nOuncement.