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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
PRESIDENT SWINGS AK
Yields the Real Article and Forsets
the Political One - Fells Several
Trees on Estate At Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay, July 1.-The hay crop
having been harvested, the president
has turned his attention to clearing a
stretch Of woods comprising about
forty acres recently purchased by
him to enlarge his estate. With an axe
on his shoulder and accompanied by
an attendant, the president this NOR
ming started out for few hours work
at tree chopping. Before noon he had
felled number of trees.
At luncheon today the president en-
tertained S. S. Mcclure. Casper Whit
ney and James T. Williams, the latter
member of the Taft campaign bu-
reau.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
"A TOILETTE AND IKE BREAK.
Former Declares War On His Old
Time Racker.

Milwaukee, July 1.--War to the
knife and the knife to the hilt! That
is the meaning of the contest now In
progress for United States senator In
Wisconsin.
Senator La Toilette will take tine
stump against Isaac Stephenson as a
candidate for reelection to the senate.
It is said he has stated this positively
to at least two of his strongest sup
portcrs.
He recognizes that the progressive
movement which has made Wisconsin
NOTED among the states is In danger
and if the stalwarts, the representa-
tives of the interests and such infiu-
ences prevail in the election of a SEN
ator the doe m not only of himself po-
Ilitically, but of the whole movement
of wl1;:n he has been the champion
before the people is sealed.
The senior senator will not support
S. "A. Cook of Neenah, that Is certain.
There mas been no communications be-
ItWeer the two for many moons. HIS
preference would lie between William
II. Hatton and Francis E. McGovern,
i but his relations with both have been
such in the past that his closest
friends believe he will carry himself
without prejudice in the contest and
will allow the best man to win. While
they do not expect him to declare
himself between the two, they do as
sert emphatically that he will be heard
on the stump against Senator steph-
eEson.
zeno M. Host, former insurance
commissioners, will devote all his time
to the candidacy Of Francis e. Nc
Govern for United States senator. Nc
Govern will speak in every county in
the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
form extols the leadership of Roose-
Welt and endorses the platform of the
republican national convention.
jacobson Named in Minnesota.

st. Paul, July The republican
state convention today nominated ]. F.
jacobson for governor by reclamation.
In placing jacobson in nomination
former Congressman Eddy said:
1.-The only reflection any one has been
able to cast on our candidate is that
he eats pie with knife. He is rough,
rugged, natural man. We could not
have him any different If we would.
and would not If we could"
All othe- aspirants withdrew in favor
Of Jacobson.
Other nominations follow: Lieuten-
ant governor, A. o. Eberhart; secre-
tary of state. Julius A. Schmahl; treas
urer, Clarence c. Dinhart; attorney
general, George T. Simpson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
MANILA FREE FROM CHOLERA.
Disease Spreads Turnout Provinces,
However-1hree Take Oath.

Manila, July Newton w Hilbert,
Gregorio Araneta, and Rafael Palma
have taken the oath of office as mem
bers of the Philippine commission, to
which they were appointed by Pres
ident Roosevelt.
Cholera has spread from Pagsinan
province to the province of Nueva Eel
ia, thru the recent festivals. Manila
is entirely free from the disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
ONLY TWO WERE KILLED
Minneapolis Accident Not So Bad I
Feared.

Minneapolis, July 1.-Two men we1t
killed, three injured and seven Oh
eight bruised yesterday afternoon II
the collapse Of livery barn that was
in process of demolition.
The dead
c. w. Hardy.
George johnson, Of Willmar. MINI
The accident occurred when four
teen men were working on the build
ing. Bricks being removed were
thrown on the front part of the roof
which, making weight greater thar
the walls could bear, the front part
Of the roof caved In, hurting johnson
and Hardy to the basement. Hardy
was killed instantly and Johnson died
on the way to the hospital
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
l. D. HARVEY NOMINATED.
Practically Election as President {
National Education Association.

National Education AssocI alton.
Cleveland, July Ii. d. Harvey, OF
Menominie, Wis, was today placed IN
nomination by the nominating COM
mittee of the national educational as
ISOLATION, for president. AS Harvey's
name is the only one to be presented
the nomination is equivalent to cleo
ton. Formal action will take place
later.
Later-The convention elected Har-
vey as president.
Among the twelve vice presidents
elected, are Edwin G. Cooley, of Illi-
nois: J. L. McBrien, of Nebraska, and
James A. Edwards, of Iowa. Resolu-
tions giving expression Of the associa.-
ton upon various educational matters.
which were prepared by the committee
on resolutions. were adopted by the ass
ISOLATION.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
HEARST IS SATISFIED.
Object From the Beginning Was to
Secure Honest Count Of Vote.

New York, July IA cablegram was
received today from William Randolph
Hearst, regarding the result Of the
New York mayoralty recount, in
which he says:
."The result is more than satisfac-
tory to me. I have said from the be-
ginning, that the fight was not to make
me mayor, but to secure an honest
count Of the vote cast by the citizens.
In the face Of enormous unnecessary
difficulties, that count has been Sc
cured. and hereafter it will not be pos
sible for election thieves to commit
frauds in secrecy and security, behind
the barrier of the law"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
DENIED MEAL sTlRs NEGRO D. o.
Chicago Preacher Goes After Michigan
Lunch Man Under Law.

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 1.-The
Rev. G. H. McDaniels, d. D., repre-
sentative of the Enterprise Industrial
institute of Chicago, negro organiza-
ton, applied to Prosecuting Attorney
Powers for a warrant for the arrest OF
the proprietor Of the Baltimore dairy
lunch room. He was refused service,
he charges. If his story is substanti-
ated, the restaurant man may be pros
ecuted, as the Michigan law guaran-
tees equal service for whites and
blacks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
HELD FOR MAIL ROBBERY.

Nearo Accused Of Kansas City Crime
Arrested in Michigan.
Washington, July Chief IN.
spector Mcmillan of the postoh1ce de-.
partment, was today notified OF the
arrest at Monroe, Mich, Of chales
Stevens, alias Charley Savage me-
gro, In connection with the recent
robbery at Kansas City cf $4,000 In
registered pouch mail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
The Death of Art.

(Yonkers Statesman.)
Stage Manageable girl that takes
the part OF the sleeping beauty in the
show can't go on tonight"
Business Manager-"Why not?"
She ate Welsh rabbit and she
can't sleep!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
FOUL MURDER EXPOSED.

Slain Woman Went to Chicago Room.
ina House With Man Now Missing.
Chicago. July 1.-The body OF an
unidentified woman. cut and bruised.
with fingermarks on the throat and
the hands and feet tied with ropes.
was found today In Michigan ave-
nue. rooming house. The woman went
to the place Sunday night. with .
man who has since disappeared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
TEN YEARS FOR sARTNETr.
San Francisco Financisr Who Looted
Estate PAYS Penalty.

San Francisco, July 1.-Walter =:
Bartnett, formerly vice president and
general counsel for the Western Pa
cific railroad and vice president and
general counsel for the California
Safe Deposit Company which failed N
this city for 100000 today was sen.
fenced to the penitentiary Tor ten
years. Bartnett was convicted Of hav.
ing hypothetical bonds and securities
belonging to the estate Of which 10
was administrator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
FIGHTING At TABRlz.
People Of Persian City Have Erected
Barbados in Streets.

London, July 1.-The situation at
Tabriz, Persia. continues to be very
serious. Private dispatches received
here today, say the people have erect
ed barricades in the streets, and fight
ing is going on night and day. The
foreign community Of residents at
Tabriz is small. and composed mostly
of Russians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
MAE WOOD INDICTED.
Woman Who Sued Senator Plat Ae-
cused of Perjury and Forgery.

New York, July Mae c. Wood,
the Omaha woman who sued Senator
Thomas c. Platt for divorce, was in
dicted by the grand jury today, on a
charge Of perjury and forgery.
Miss Wood is charged with having
signed Platt's name to the document
acknowledging her as his wife. The
perjury indictment is based on Miss
Woods testimony in the divorce action,
when she testified that she was mar
ried to the senator at the Fifth Ave-
nue. hotel in 1901 Miss Wood is at lib
erty on $1,000 bail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
Cotton Crops Condition.

Washington. July 1.-The average
condition of the cotton crop in the I'm
tied States June 20, was S1.2 per cent
of the normal, compared with 79.7,
May %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
GRAY WOULD NOT ACCEPT.
Has No More Longing for Vice Pres
ideney Than Presidency.

wilmington, Del, July LIN reply
to a question from the Associated
Press, Judge Gray this morning stated
that ne had just sent a telegram to
the New York Evening Journal. as
follows:
II have your telegram, saying that
It is stated positively that will ac-
cept the vice presidential nomination.
and asking whether this is true. AS l
have repeatedly said that ! would not
consent to being placed in nomination
as q candidate for the presidency.
now say with equal emphasis, that
win under no circumstances consent
to nomination for the vice presidency"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
PREcEpE ATLANTIC FLEET.

Several Vessels Sail From San Fran
cisco For Honolulu.
San Francisco, July 1.-The auxiliary
cruiser Panther. the converted yacht
Yankton, and the tank steamer Are
thusa sailed yesterday for Honolulu,
in advance of the Atlantic battleship
fleet. The hospital ship and relief
supply ship Culgoa will sail today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
At CLINTON in SEPTEMBER.
Dates Set for Upper Mississippi River
Improvement Association.

Chicago, July 1.-The executive
council of the Upper Mississippi River
Improvement Association met here to-
day, and fixed the dates for the next
annual meeting of the organization, to
be held at Clinton. Iowa, September
%, % and "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
GEORGE II. DANIELS DEAD.
General Passenger Agent of New York
Central Railroad.

Plattsburg, N. Y. July 1.--George II.
Daniels, general passenger agent of the
New York Central railroad, died at his
home at Lake Placid. today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
BISHOP POTTER STILL ALIVE.
Condition Reported to Be no More
Hopeful Than Yesterday.

Cooperstown, NJ Y. July bishop
Potter passed a fairly comfortable
night, but his condition this morning
was no more hopeful than yesterday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
TORNADO INJURIES MANY.

Sweeps Over ROCK County, Wis, De<
ing $4,000 Property Damages.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, July Ia tornado
which swept over the county last eve-
ming. did $4,000 damage. The city
Of Evansville was badly damaged and
many persons were injurel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01

that the gross receipts Of the railroads
show net loss at the rate of $780,
900. 900 per year in gross, and S200,OoO,-
900 in net earnings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
St. Louis Grain.

st. Louis. July l.
wheat-sept.. s5M@s5A.
Corn-ss7s 90.
oats-2sN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
RAlLRoDs' EARNINGS LESS.
Large Decrease is Estimated by Wall
Street journal.

New York, July 1.-The gross earn
ings of 105 leading railroads for the
fiscal year ending June 80. is esti-
mated by the Wall Street Journal to-
day to amount to 477.305, 900, de-
last year. The net earning is s71s,-
$4,000, a decrease of s121,2730 900. The
paper estimates during May and June
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
TROOPS TO DEL RIO.

Sent to Scene Of Operations Of insur-
rectionists in Mexico.
Washington. July General Myer.
commanding the department of Texas.
telegraphed the war department today
that he had sent four troops of cavalry
to Del Rio, near the scene of opera
tons of the insurrectionists in Mexi-
70 Sss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
Rear Admiral Rockwell Dead.

Chatham, Mass, July Rear Adj
Uiral Charles H. Rockwell. retired,
died today of apoplexy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
EIGHTY KILLED At TAsRiz.
Fighting Reported to Approach Di-
mensions Of Real Battle.

mensIoH3 OF ReaI 6dteTU.
St. Petersburg, July 1.-The fighting
which took place at Tabriz. Persia,
yesterday, according to reports. APP
preached the dimensions Of real bat
tie. Eighty men are reported killed,
and many more are wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
p.o,,+x H..d. vermont Ticket.

Montpelier, VT, JULY Lieutenant
Governor George H. Prouty was NOM
mated for governor today by the re-
publican state convention The plat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
T..R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE MEMS lf TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises July 2 4:45; sets at
1886.
Iowa-Probably showers tonight or
Thursday.
Enthusiastically fair. except prob
ably showers in the south tonight or
Thursday.
South Dakota-Showers tonight and
Thursday.
Missouri-Iorobably showers tonight
or Thursday.
PAGE ONE
Tsle .,ie News.
J : IN Not Acceptable to Bryan.
s Won't Take Second Place.
= .ght Assumes Office.
5 epublican Extravaganza" Demo
. keynote.
: ,rie-Up in Dallas Has Wide Bearing.
President Swings Axe.
I Suffragists GO to Prison.
Airship Makes Great Flight.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
lowe New:
Unknown Man Killed by Train.
Iowans Get Fortune.
Babe Rides in Hobo Style.
Druggists May Abolish Liquor Sales.
Fast Train Saved From Wreck.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
An Eddy Of Anger From Teddy"
Richer Than We Admit.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
Asks for Bird Projection
Story, THE Captain of the Kansas"
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Will Re-elect Corkey President.
State Executive Committee Named.
Fitch Again State Secretary.
Monona Banner County Of State.
Beasley to Be Secretary School
Board.
Tullar Holds Special Gospel Meeting.
Morehouse to Washington.
General News Of City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General News:
Wheat Easier.
Good Weather Affects Corn.
Cattle Weak.
Hogs 5 TO 10 Cents Lower.
Government Fiscal Year Closes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
pEARY READY FOR ARCTIC TRIP.
Steamship Roosevelt Will Leave New
York NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Money

New Y0fK, July 1.-CUHl1HHIIueT
Robert E. Peary's steamer Roosevelt.
in which the arctic explorer will make
the next trip in search of the north
pole, will leave New York Monday.
Arrangements for the expedition have
been practically completed. Peary said
today a sufficient sum had been raised
to make the trip a certainty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01
NEWSPAPERS

Can be filled with unintsrssti
reading matter for the ssis pts
pose Of carrying large advsrtisi
or they can be made up Of chi
kilograms from all over the vsoiE
giving readers their moneys wers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-01

NEWS SERVICE
Can be Of several kinds. u : news
paper gives the news from the
whole civilized world and from
every corner Of tie state on the
same day events occur, it is worth
reading.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-08-26
BOY BURNED TO DEATH

Gate, City, Va. Aug On
The dwelling house of Christi.
pner Morell, short distance
West of sspeers Ferry, scott
county, was burned last nigbr
Claude Swanson, the three-vear
old son of Mr.. Morell. was alone
IN 'ne house and was burned to
death. About sixty bushels ~
wheat, a quantity Of corn and
bacon and a hundred dollars in
money, in addition TO the house
furnishings, were DESTROYED
Mr.. Morell is a quite wen-to.
10 citizen. The fire is supposed
o nave originated from a defec. |
i've flue.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-08-26
WELCOME RAINS.

The Weather Man was nor
tlcuiarly kind FRIDAY and e. 81.
urday 10 Big Stone folts ana "a .t-
people of this section 0ens sr he :
, VINO have suffered during tbs
,;.s term owing to his = yaga
ries during the past IT,
months m While they were davs
OF smiles and tears ;,,s Jay :
from the manner in which rs.
suh-god cavorted with a.
clouds, yet the cooling hrae~aS
rom the west famed the hrovS
q a long suffering public. boz
Ia are on the wane and whils
we may suffer some DAYS rat
oe1ore Jack Frost en,er. 80
4 MS lair, vet The nights for
.ne most part promise To ne coS,i |
: : usual during the latter mart
y August and THROUGH p ~
month of September. '"e
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-08-26
Ne" DEPOT AT NORTON.

Norton, Va, Aug. ls.-worl-
began this morning on the new
southern depot. The station i
located on the Western edge of
the town at the junction Of
s'h street and Park avenue.
IL is officially announced tba.
as soon as the new station :
completed that the V. 4 S. w
passengertrain, which leaves
bristol, about S a. M, win RIM
diret to Norton. This is GOOD
news 20 both Bristol and Nor
ton, as well as other towns
nearby. Express and mail will /
arrive here in a few hours after
'eaving Bristol. The change
s'ii make a big difference In
ne way of trade. The freiobt
rains viii come direct. avoid
ny the provoking delays here.
o-iore encountered by lay-over
8 Appalschia.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-08-26
HENRY c. STUART.

Since nearly ali the papers in
the state have expressed a pref.
erence as to the next incumbent
of the Executive Office. TBr
BANNHR very cordially agrees
with the majority of it's cor.
temporaries in espousing the
candidacy Of Henry c. Stuart
In mental equipment of the HIGH
Office he seems to tower above
his fellow candidates rs IN
physical structure. His service
IN the constitutional convention
followed by his conspicuous rec
orc as member Of the corpora
tioh commission have shown
It's patriotic zeal, as well az HE
talent for great affairs. and |
results that will beneft |
Inc whole people. For Stuart
could not be governor of a ma
mine, a class, or a section He |
s an ali-round man and ,yould
lot lose sight Of any populsr
interest IN an effort to forward
ne views of Democrats or Re-
'uollcans. IL would be restfnl II
ma salutary TO have a governor /
mo could not" be a partisan. $
The claims Of Mr.. Stuart are In
o obvious, and his fitness so b
pparent we fail to see how his t
GLOW citizens can neglect this q
to select a govern b
with the state craft Of a
ise, the honesty Of a Letcber In
10 the accomplishments Of a Il
Ameron.-Graham Banner. D,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-08-26
TRUSTEES NOTICE OF SALE

Ia the District Court g. "a. r--.
Tor She Western District Of ' V;rs;,, StAies
IA Tho matter Of
J. A. Collier T.,
Bankrupt aPtey.
t,, sls"~et 70 an order IN the above s,,,.s
Y ,s,s1S1 , by august 18th 1908. viii
!, I Ia oi - "a ~ - SEPTEMBER 9th joos
bn;lsin, =. a A., IA front Of the store
rapt' on Nam Street. Appalachie psllk-
proceed 70 sell at public snet;o, 90" !, ifgnla,
ess BIDDER, the stock al merchanSis- ' t sasn-
cry owned By J. A. Collier and ro.'. ,os,n
na nc, oi me undersigned Trustee 80" =" 'ne
TERMS: Cash IN hand
an oe o. MAYO CAsEl.I., Trustee in -
aug. 1oSo-s6 j. A. CcII4re Rs,s...
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-08-26
IN MEMORIAM.

Moihe =. Ferguson. ,yire orU r r..
,,''' ana daughter of Harvey n. and Ellor
norton. was born August 5th. I-ss ~
''.y -'lh' 1905. age % years. n mon,,.
@'liie hrst married to John = Neuh,-,
November 23rd. 1879. which counlo r,.S
happily together until March ON ,so,
-e" 'onn Newbury departed This liie
A" 'ni' nnion there were three cbns-.r
c o,'',' TWO o' whom have already in you,b
'1' u'ls quit tho walks OF lifc and ro-. ..
'naer To make heaven brighter AMI ,...,-.
glorious ior mother.
ia'mor Dee ready to meet mothe~ ...
$3.50 ''''''.' lAey are only bright lights in
on 'ecAonnine SOU to come.
Ao..'e j. Ferguson and n. r. Fer.,,.....
were happily married Deccmber attb tso,
ana aunng Che last Is years. which (. IN.
pel'"d oi their liie together. bomeb.s 49,,
p'ea'ani and li,e sweet but alas 5os,h ~
ness over life. ''Dei'-
'.' "0'iie - Ferguson proiessed faith
'u Onns' 40 about Che age of n v,s-s @.1
500" after joined The 81. h. Church $50.
ana uufins The remainder of her sv.... r.-.
-s mas "Ned O. devoted Christian liae
Monte has always been loving mo,,..
n.Ho companion and pleasant neigbhor
AZ A"'" Der ~as % love her and fo h. o..
Ia nome was % De made feel ples.sn, 49,
'e.come-eeceying 90 an times from So
,''Hs Ai'aness-the CREATES, of bo.ni,.l. {
"aHng he last six wears Other re
II s'oN more OF Tess afflicted with tb.ss
's"u o diseases which are 40 prevoIen, :
no !, ,a, Ia. to All people, and finally Ike II.
,, Noiiie bring life to an end.
4 e' above all those diseases. those main
''S' ana oornngs she bore with tle -,
iofu'nde them all being Al I'm ,i,r
'o'is "a The iaith. aud repeatedly ss~;n-.H
I trends '.ltits Gods will that NM,
{ a" ready-nothing in my wav H.
llsoi'ng these words are.
''e las often times expressed kersslf
4, ,e"0y 10 60 nothing in the wav III
'he mas lived such a life that demon,,.
"ef most offnends, that while -
e~'ea OF IT'S best friend. heaven ~. -
- -, ~ I'l''oe over her arrival, and tbat
'e I IA is singing and prais.ne Cod
arrival o. mother, mother
T" ses mother again is 20 meet n.-
ven ~,ee' ner IN
FRIENDS.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-08-26
A MOTHER or STATESMEN.

BY the census of 1890 Virginia
contained a population approx
mating 10000, or more than
one-fifth of all the people then
In the United States, about one
third of this number being
negroes, Of whom $4,000 were
tree. Comparing the returns
win the present population of
the Commonwealth, 2,l0o. 900.
the hasty conclusion is drawn
that the increase has been ex-
ceptionally slow; but this view
loses sight OF the fact that in
1870 the figures embraced ell
the persons living in the terri |
tory now covered by West Vir-
ginIa and Kentucky, and if
should be taken into account
that the Old Dominion contri-
outed largely to the settlement
d Illinois and Missouri and
alabama, Tennessee and Flori.
Ia as well Even among the
pioneers of Iowa, California
'nd Minnesota many names
an be found whose bearers
we're first Americanized in the
ettlements on the banks Of the
amos and Potomac Rivers
lad Virginia retained her ORIG.
al geographical proportions !
ne would rank easily as first
the family Of States. Gener.
lsiy prolific of ofrshoots from
'e parent stem, there still re-
ANS a goodly crop Of sons and
'ughters under the ancient :
.of tree, amid the diminished -
res OF her original domain u
1860 largely more than one.
.'t Of the Senators and repre- L
natives In Congress were Of
rginia birth, or were the sons
grandsons of men to her
amor born. Norfolk Virgin.
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