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The Adair County news., 1908-06-17
Wise and Otherwise.

ID. G.. C0mbest..
Mise and Otherwise.
Moments make the gear, and
trifes- life.
Yoa laugh, at some. people.
Others laugh at you.
Wise is she who profits by the
foolishness. of others.
He who, is not afaid of SHINING
had better fear suffering.
It's hard climbing to- heaven
with a load of hatred Inn the
heart.
Heaven measures out wealth by
the love we invest in other lives.
Whatever one woman says
another woman is determined to
clinch.
There is only one way to find
ease in your work. and that is to
put heart in it.
The very incest girl in the
world is the one the boys are the
most afraid of.
One mans idea of talented
woman is she who has q lot of
common sense.
A woman can be exceedingly
miserable without the least ex-
cuse for being so.
There are too many people in
the world who use their nest eggs
to make cake of.
The recreation that makes con-
science squirm is almost sure to
be dissertation.
She is a wise woman who
wastes no energy on pursuits for
which she is not fitted.
The average age at dealt, &c
people who die by accident is
thirty-fve and a half years.
A thrifty woman will make her
home attractive, though it be
hut in the wilderness.
1t is awfully discouraging that
friends can't be candid without
saying unpleasant things.
Berlin firemen wear water
jackets, which are filled from the
hose and afford a great protec-
ton from the flames.
Pessimists are looking forward
to the time when there will be
none but pay-as-you-enter board
ing house in this country.
The man who does little else
but talk of his wonderful accom-
plishments of the past will not
do anything startling in the
future.
Over $4,000 natives are employ
ed by the missionary societies Of
this county and Europe is spread
ing the Gospel among their
fellows.
Those individuals are happy
who look upon life as story
book; they always believe there
is pleasant surprise in the next
chapter.
Politeness is a sort of personal
advertising pamphlet which we
hand graciously to acquaintance
and strangers but seldom offer
to the knowing ones at home.
A Grand Family Medicine.
eff rivoc mo plooc ,,ro RI cyooL q crooI
The Adair County news., 1908-06-17
A Grand Family Medicine.

1T gives me pleasure to speak good
word for Electric Bitters," writes Mr..
Frank Colan, of No. 436 Huston St.,
New York. .'lt's a grand family med
icine for dyspepsia and liver complica-
tons; while for lame back and weak
kidneys it cannot be too highly recon-
mended." Electric Bitters regulate the
digestive functions, purify the blood,
and impart renewed vigor and vitality
to the weak and debilitated of both
sexes. Sold under guarantee at T. E.
Paulls drug store. Scots.
A strike Of switchmen and
brakemen was called last week
on the Nashville, Chattanooga &
c. -, 80
The Adair County news., 1908-06-17

pencil is not used too heavy on,
this I may come again seem.
Respt, Yours.
d. C. Combest...
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
THE STOOL PIGEON.
Its Part In Capturing tho Wild Birds
In Former Times.

There are occasional reports OF small
flocks Of wild pigeons having been
seen in different parts Of the United
States and Canada. Possibly these
are the harbingerS2f their return from
South America, whence they migrated
for some unknown reason fifty years
ago.
1t may not be generally known that
the somewhat odlous term stool pi-
geon" as used today arose from the
stool pigeon that used TO be employed
I'm catching wild pigeons In former
times. They used to be so plenty that
they were taken I'm great numbers by
the use OF spripg nets. These nets
varied In size, but were from two 10
ten yards long and were half as wide.
They were concealed as much as pos
sible, being partly covered with hay or
straw or whatever was most suitable.
At each end was n strong spring, TO
which ropes were attached, something
like 80 feet long, to where the watch
or was concealed. Close to the net was
n stool, or stand, where the 'stool pi-
geon," usually tame or captured one,
was placed. The pigeon was tied by
the feet to the stool, and from this
stool a rope extended TO the person In
concealment. Wheat or some other
grain was scattered about the net, and
when the flock was passing the rope
attached to the stool was pulled, caus-
ing the pigeon TO rise and tlutter It's
wings in trying to escape. This at
tracted the attention Of the passing
flock and induced them TO light where
the grain had been scattered. Then a
slight pull on the ropes would release
the spring TO the net, which would he
thrown over them so quickly that they
had no time to escape. Sometimes
many hundreds were captured In thi"
way ut n single haul.-Amateur Sports
man.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
THE JEWISH BADGE.
Distinguishing Mark That Was Re.
ouired BY European Countries

To the Jews Of today II Is fairly well
known that their ancestors In Europe
were forced 10 put up with a great
deal Of humiliation. One Of the most
insulting methods was TO require the
wearing OF badge which would
stamp the wearer as an "infidel Jew"
The wearing OF badge was made q
general order throughout Chrlstendom
In the year 1915, but 1t must have been
required in isolated places before that
date.
The most usual form OF badge was
that Of a ring OF distinctive color at
tached 10 the upper garment. Any one
OF French-Jewish ancestry will know
that his forbears wore ring Of this
sort, varying in size and in colOr-now
red, now yellow and white, according
monarchs. 1t was generally worn upon
the breast, and at one time II was Or
dered TO be worn likewise upon the
back, so that Jew might be known
"fore and aft" When Jew was
found without the badge, he was fined.
Evidence OF the wearing OF this badge
Is found as late as 1892 I'm France. The
forefathers Of the Spanish Jews car
ried a yellow and red badge-the men
on their breasts, the women on their
foreheads. The wearing Of the badge
was not so prevalent in Italy, but the
municipalities almost all required
II. The badge was known as the
30" from its shape, resembling prob
ably the ring I'm France. English Jews
should feel the distinction OF having
had a peculiar sort OF badge forced
upon their ancestors. II was first In
the form OF band, first white and
then yellow, and later Jews were re-
quired to wear a badge with the shape
OF the tables Of the law. In Germany
yellow badges were worn, but here the
hat was the chief means OF Identified
ton. In Austria and In Poland there
are few traces Of the badge, but I'm
Hungary Jews wore badge on their
left breast. IL is interesting TO know
that I'm Crete at the present day some
Of the houses Of Jews are marked with
the "o."-American Hebrew.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

1t is hardly likely that Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks candidacy for the
presidency will spread beyond the
limits OF his own state. His vote in
the convention at Chicago is not
expected to grow beyond the COM
plimentary stage. Mr.. Fairbanks is
doubtless a good nan, and perhaps
has more ability than the average
statesman of today; but after a
Roosevelt the people will not be
satisfied with a comparatively color
less candidate. The vice president
lacks personality, dash and vim. 1t
is hardly likely that these attributes
will be found in any man the party
may name to the extent they are en-
bodied in the present chief execu-
tive, but the times demand men of
notable record and ACHE, ement.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
THE TALL SOLDIER.
Adventure Of an English Military Off.
Ger In Warsaw


In Tales OF My Father Mr.. Falls
tells Of an adventure experienced by
him while visiting a friend in Warsaw.
He had been walking with the prince
and had stepped into small cafe.
At the next table sat a tall Russian
soldier with one or two companions.
The soldier took out box Of dOminos
and challenged one OF his friends tG
game.
The prince said TO my father:
eco ask him TO play with you. I
know him, and he Is an interesting man
to talk to-"
MY father crossed over TO the table
with the prince, who said something
In Polish The soldier Immediately in.
vited my father to sit down and pay.
At the end Of a game the soldier re.
marked:
"My regiment is quartered at St Pc
tersburg. If you ever go there call at
the barracks and ask for Sergeant r."
"If YOU ever go TO London call az the
life guards barracks and ask for Cap.
tain H.. returned my father.
The Russian rose, saying ii was not
for him to sit in the presence of his
superior officer. saluted and left the
cafe.
Whoever your friend is he Is a tall
man." remarked my father.
"Aiy friend with whom you have
been talking and playing dominos IL
the great czar-the Emperor Nicholas.
He has been here for week. 1t Is
his habit to go about disguised and TO
mix among the people. Those who
know him would not lift n finger to
harm him. He trusts himself TO us
and carries his life in his hand. He
is safer in these cafes than in the
gided halls Of the White palace at st.
Petersburg"
The next day my father saw the en-
peror leave Warsaw. followed by the
muttered curses of the people. With a
wonderful remembrance of faces, he
recognized my father in the crowd and
bowed 10 him cOurteously.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
Shakespeare Notwithstandina.

.SIs there anything In n namey" in
quired the man with mouse colored
whiskers. You can bet there Is.
Name boy Stuyvcsant or Van Rens-
selaer or Gouverneur and he'll never
hold anything but a first class job.
Nobody viii ever dare ask him To swab
windows or mop floors. And by the
time he's forty he'll be head OF a
trust company aud director in twenty
seven prominent concerns. Oh, yes:
there's heap In name. lemme tell
you. ."-Washingtou Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
SANG HER VERY BEST.
Frederick the Great Was Posted and
Marie Frausch Was Wise.

There is Il good story told Of prima
donna named Marie Frausch, who lived
In the time of Frederick the Great.
Whenever anything or anybody dis
pleased the naughty Frausch she, after
the manner of prlma donnas in gener-
al, would suddenly become too hoarse
to sing. One evening there was to he
sung an opera in her repertory, and 1t
was expected that the king would at
tend
At the appointed hour the manager
came forward and announced that,
owing to sore throat, Fraulein
Frausch was unable to appear.
The people were preparing to leave
the house. but his majesty rose and
commanded them to keep their seats
A few moments aftcrward an Office
and four dragons entered the capri
cious singers room.
"Fraulein," said the officer "the king
!nOulres after your health"
"The king is very good" said
Frausch, with a pout "but | have a
sore throat"
Ills majesty Is dNdIe VI lllc ldIN
and has charged me to take you to the
military hospital to be cured"
Fraulein, turning very pale, suggest
ed that they were jesting, but was told
that Prussian officers never INDUCED
In persifage. Soon she found herself
in n coach with four men.
Il am little better now," Frausch
faltered land will try to sing"
Back to the theater" said the officer
to the coachman.
The fraulein began to think she had
yielded too easily. II shall not bc able
to sing my best" she intcrposed.
Pardon, frauein," responded the of
ficer. "but think you will"
"And why?"
Because two Dragons in attend
ance behind the scenes have ORDERS To
carry You off To the military hospital
at the least cough
Fraulein Frausch never sang better
than she did that night-Chicago Rec.
ord-Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
Al One Fell Swoop,

"Iave you got any of those prepara-
tions for removing superhuous hair?'
asks the man who enters the drug store
with a firm tread and n set counte-
nance.
Eyes, sir" answers the druggist.
"Givc me pint. I want to use IL OH
my head"
But man. you haven't got any su-
perfuous hair on your head You're
nearly bald now"
IL know IL. And I've got so aggra-
vated and tired watching the Confound
ell hair leaking Off day 10y day that |
want 10 remove the rest OF IL at one
sweep and have the agony over"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

1t has figured out ny some mathe-
matical expert that congress costs
$ISo a minute. 1t would be inter
esting for him to go farther and find
out how many minutes are wasted.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
The lrFallibIe Mar.

The most dull and wishy vashy man
IN all the world must be he who never
made a mistake But he is double
dyed when he will make no mistake
himself and lose sleep over the mis-
takes Of his nelghbor. - Manchester
Union
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

A very intelligent and competent
commission is now at work on state
bank law which will probably be
made law by the present assembly.
In view of recent events the old say
ing about "locking the stable door,
after the horse is stolen" cannot fail
to come to mind.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

The members of the General AS
sembly are now PROBABLY thinking
hard about the Rhode Island Agri-
cultural college; whether 'the game
is worth the candle"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

Changes in administration does
not affect business IN Mexico. Diaz
has been elected and reelected for
the past thirty years with unvarying
regularity. The Mexican way has
its advantages.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

1t is now denied that President
Roosevelt was the champion sparrer
of his class in Harvard. There is
no doubt however that he is now
one OF the hardest political hitters in
the business.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

The trans Atlantic steamship COM
panies has just entered into a three
years compact which will cut out
cut rates o! ocean travel.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

One of the difficulties the tradu-
GERS of President Roosevelt are en-
countering, is the finding OF real
good material for criticism,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

We often hear women criticised for
their queer ways Of doing things. but
We rise to call attention TO the queer
ways many good men have OF not 10
iAs things. Os.-Hallosk Enterprise.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

Matrimony causes the most fire.
quent break i'll the ranks OF city
school teachers. If it were not for
this, the waiting list would be much
larger.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

Russia IS recovering from the eff
(ects OF its late war with Japan to
the extent that it is able to make its
neighbors, Turkey and Sweden, feel
uneasy.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

One of the best ways to restore
confidence is to put the confidence
man IN Jail.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

w. J. Bryan recognizes the fact
that a presidential nomination is a
mighty good advertising medium.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
To Reoin With.

snow, my children. what is an abso-
lutte necessity for family praycrsT
Boy-A family.-Hsrper's Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

1t is fair to suppose that prohibi-
ton in the South will put an end to
the ''moonshine" whisky business.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

To stop that pain In the back. that
stiffness of the joints and muscles. take
Pineules. They are guaranteed. Don't
suffer from rheumatism, backache. kid
ney trouble, when you get 80 days treat
ment for 800. A single dose at bed
time proves their merit Get them to-
Iay.-Sold By r. r. GRADY. 1915 West
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21
OPEN EVENINGS.

Costumes for Masqueradss, Old Folks,
Concerts. Theatrical Entertainments,
Tableaux. &c. Dress sui.s ie,L,;
Masks. Grease paints, Bufot Cork, Tinsel
trainings, Sraneles &C., For Sale
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

Tomorrow is 'hatchet day. May
his memory be kept green.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

Hungary is coming forward with
a whole batch of manageable counts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

The Union Trust plan is running
very strongly on the last lap.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-02-21

Economy il the mother Of liberty
johnson.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30

Circuit Court of Wise County.
Virginia:
Big Stone Gap Land Gonna
ny, a corporation,

u. IL oiOdD
Pursuant 90 an order entered
la the above styled cause on the
10Th day Of july 1905, the un.
dersigned Special Commission
er will, on thursday, Oct. Sth.
1908, at 10 O'Clock a. IN. sit IN
his Office in the town of BIG
Stone Gap, Virginia, for the
purpose of taking and stating
an account showing all liens en-
or affecting Lot No. z. of Block
No l9l, Big Stone Gap I'm
provement Company's Plat No
5. IN the town OF Big Stone Gan
Wise County, Virginia, and th
amounts and pri0rities of sal I,
hens, and in whose favor exist u
ing MAYO CABELL.
Special Commissioners
SEPT. 9-37-40
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30
NEW SIDEWALKS.

The Gap is To have quite q
lot OF yranolithic sidewalks this
fall. The town officials have
contracted with Mr.. G. r
Scharf 10 lay a walk on the
South side of Wood Avenue
from East Third Street 10 East
Fourth Street and from East
Fifth Street 20 w. w. Ia, lor'a
residence. This will make 5
continuous granOlithic walk
from East Third Street TO the
Beu9ah Methodist Church and
viii add greatly to the appear
ance OF the town, as we'll as a
convenience 70 its citizens.
Work viii be commenced on
the new walk at once aud com.
pleted this fall.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30
FIRE DRILL
Should be Insngurated in Public Schoo,
and Building Provided With Fire
Escapes.

Las winter when a fire oc.
Cured ia a public school build
ing near Cleveland, Ohio. and
hundreds of children were
burned to death like rats in a
trap. Big Stone Gap. like al
most every town and CITY in
che whole country, became
alarmed and commenced TO ask
ARE our children safe" Our
public school building was
thoroughly inspected and every
thing done TO make it as safe
as possible.
The school authorities prom
ised the people of the town that
"a fire drill would be put i'm force
and the children kept thorough
iy drilled SO that they could be
taken from the building quick
ly and in order. in case Of "A
tlre. The building was also to
be provided with fire escapes
as further precautiou.
The fire drill was put in force
and operated for a while. bun
we are informed that il has
never been inaugurated az the
present session, and SO far as
we know, no effort is being
made 10 provide the building
with fire escapes; at any rate
the building has none.
The POsT believes the build
ing ought TO be promptly sup
piled with fire escapes regard-
less Of what IL costs, and furth
er that the fire drill should be
inaugurated and used at such
intervals as will keep the child
rem thoroughly drilled, thereby
preventing "a panic i'm case OF
fire or other causes.
We believe, however. that
Big Stone Gap has one of the
safest public school buildings
IN the State and that the likely
hood of a fire is remote. but we
contend that the lives of child
rem IN a school building as large
as the one here are not safe In
the absence of the fire drill and
fire escapes.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30
REPUBLICAN CLUB
MEETING POSTPONED.

The Republican club will not
meet on Saturday night. Oct.
Bird as tated at its organization
but viii meet on the following
Monday night at which time
hon George l. Dobson. Of
Iowa, will speak TO The people
of this section under the aus
pieces Of the Republican National
Committee. All the members
and the general public should
be sure To hear him. Ladies
cordially invited.
j A. l.. MINOR.
President.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30
At THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday there will be no
services at the Baptist Church
at IL O'Clock on account of il
being Brother Cassidy's (presid-
ing elder last Sunday at the
NJ T.. Church, South. Preach
ing at night and Sunday School
40 the usual hour
Special attention Of the men,
bers rs called 20 the quarterly
conference for business at the
Baptist Church next Saturda.
at 3 p. IN.
Every member is requested
20 be present.
j. c.. PULLIAM,
Pastor.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30
MUSICALE.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF
the Baptist Church will hold a
musicale on Thursday evening.
October /, at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. III. L. Moore on
Poplar Hill. A fine program
will be rendered by the best
elocutiOnists and musicians of
the town. Tickets 10 cents.
Refreshments extra. Program
begins at s O'Clock. All are
cordially invited.
The program in part is as
follows:
Piano solos by Miss Kelly.
Vocal solo by Prof. Hicks.
Recitation by Miss Mann.
Vocal duet, Mrs. Lloyd and
Miss Burgess.
Piano solo by Miss Polly.
Recitation by Miss MAYS.
Violin 500, Virginia Beverley.
Piano solo by Mrs. j. Fl.
Mathews.
Reading by Mr.. John Fox, Jr.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30

Mrs. w G. Moore. of Wash
lngton City, is visiting her par
ents, nj r. and Mrs. John w.
Fox, in the Gap.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30

Z. j. DAILY, of l2i7 ". Congress St. Chi.
cago' tells of q way to become strong. He
says: "Ny mother. who is old and was very
feeble, is deriving so much benefit from
r.ectuc 5iitcrs that l feel 10 Is ms duty to
TEN those who need tonic and strengthen
ing medicine. about ii. In INV mothers
case o marked gain ln flesh has resulted. m.
sonlnla mas been overcome. and she IS stead
ll4 growing stronger Electric Bifters
quickly remedy stomach liver and kidney
complaints. Sold under guarantee az j. VI
Kelly drug store. soc.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30
FOURTH QUARTERLY MEETING.
Trinity N. E. Church. South. Sunday
October 4ih.

Preaching morning and even
ing by Presiding Elder Rev.
+. II. Cassidy; special music
for both services. Morning ser
mon followed by sacrement of
the Lords Supper.
Brother Cassidy has been
with US four years and viii be
moved 20 "a new field of labor
at the approaching session of
the annual conference.
This viii, therefore, be his
last Sunday with us. Let the
entire church and all his friends
M the town be with as Sunday.
j. NJ CARTER,
Pastor.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30

T. X. Suthers, of Norton. who
represents a combination of
furniture factories. whose spec.
iaity is the furnishing of schools
opera housees and hotels. was
IN the Gap last week figuring
on furnishing the new hotels
being built here.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30

All over the world there has
been since 1890 decided in
crease in the number of female
pupils IN school.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-09-30

The Home Mission Society
will meet with Mrs. Cassidy
Thursday afternoon at three
O'Clock. 1t is very important
that all members be present at
this meeting as arrangements
for entertaining the district
meeting, TO be held here OctO-
Der 18th and 10th, are to be
made.