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The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
WONDERFI1a OFFERINGS,
In Nouson's Sale of Incca. Embroid-
 cries and Dress Trimmings,

If does not seem possible that any woman can afford to allow this great event tn pass without taking advant- age of the bargains,
 The character of the offerings and the importance of the event are em- phasi2ed by the fact that the entire counter space of the umbrella depart ment, q portion of the glove and wash goods counters have been allotted for the proper display of tho extensive variety of laCeg, embroideries and dress trimmings, which are included in the sale.
 There are Nalenciennes laces In edges and insertions for trimming waists, dresses, childron's garments underwear, handkerchiefs and Christ. mas fancy work lace nets and all. overs, tucked mouslne de soie, tucked chiffon and tucked nets for waists sleeves, yokcs and trimming. Also exquisite handmade laccs and bcauti. ful limitations of Irish crochet, Venice Plaucn and Sa. Gall laces in aIoyers bands edges, galoons, festoons and soparable motifs,
 In dress trimmings there arc Ores. den bands, Persian bands, fancy vest. ings, plain and fancy bands and gumps for evening gowns or tailored suits.
 Anyone looking for laces or trim. mings for a new dress will have nc difficulty in finding something suitable at Monson's and the price will be lower than you would have to pay elsewhere or at another time Re. member Wednesday Is the last day ut the sale,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
STADIUM FAR DIST ANT.
No Negotiations Net Considered far
 Purchase nf n Site.

Az was stated In this per yester- day morning the plans for 2 Vale sta- dium are as uncertain as they were a year ago. That gradute sentiment is being reused Is true, but this senti- nlont up to the present time has taken no tangible form.
 The best the packers of the stadium plan have been able to find as vet ares The swamp at Beaver Ponds, James II, Webbs farm in Hamden. which he says there have been no negotiations over, and tho Gorham site In DixWell avenue Hamden,
 There are plenty of levol stretches in East Haven which would be avail able, but these pieces of property are very far tu reach.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
INDIA E PiNKHAM

No other medicine for Woman's ills in the world has received such widespread and unqualified en- dorsement as has Lydia \, Pink ham's Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs.
 No other medicine has such a record of success for woman's dis. eases, or such hosts of grateful friends as has Lydia K, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
 For more than 30 years it has been the standard remedy for feminine ills, Inflammation, Liberation, and consequent Spinal Weakness,
 It has relieved more cases of Back ache and Local Weaknesses than any other one remedy, If dissolyes and expels tumors in an early stage of development
 Irregularities and periodic pains, Weakness of the Stomach, Jndiges. Ll0u9 blOhIlllS, NtINbus IVNi dJlOll, Headache, General Debility, quickly yield to it also deranged organs, causing pain, dragging sensations and backache, Under all circum- stances it acts in harmony with the female system,
 It removes that wearing feeling, extreme lassitude, "don't care and "want to- be . left alone" feeling, excitability, irritability, nervousness, dizziness, faintness, s)eepIessness, fatulsncy, melancholy the "hlues." These are indications of Feminine disorders, which this medicine oyer- comes as well as slight arrangement of the Kidneys of either sex Women who are slck and want to get well should refuse to accept any substitute for Lydia E, Pinkham's s Vegetable Compound.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
CHINA COMMISSIONER ROBBED.
Passports and Official Papers stolen
 from Liang Ching kwni,

Chicago, Nov. 23,-4Liang Ching KWai, special Chinese educational commissioner to America, has been robbed of valuable papers, including his passports, at hotel in this city, The robbery took place while the dis tnguishod visitor was dining at a Chinese restaurant nearby,
 Mir, Kwai has been In the United States since last April, having been ordered here by the emperor. KWang
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
Pays Boys Fares

Clarence Blahcslee heard tho story of the three Cambridge scao5lhoys. Erred Jones, George Mcdonald and Henry o'connor in city court, and paid thoir fare back to Boston. Thcy had been arrested for evasion of fare when they came here to see the Har- ward game
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
IInd Inis nf Inni

The burglars who entered John E. Bassett's store mad packed up q lot of loot on sunday night, as was discover od by the proprietor yesterday John stern and William II, Johnson of New York; arrested for lhe Job were ordered to be held for trial Saturday under $500 bonds. They are suspect ed ot burglaries in other cities.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
lniMnciinn on Nnrht

By an injunction, George Keller is forhIdden to seil launch belonging 70 the E. ! f'roal estate of Stony Creek He was 10 nave sold it Tor storage money when the injunction from Judge Simpson stopped ii.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
LECTURE HOUR CHANGED.

The paid demonstration lecture" to he given hy Mias Edith M Barnes in the Malloy model Kitchen will be at 1o o'clock on Tucsday morning in place of the afternoon as previously announced The subject will he Some Simple Refroshmcnt for 1u- formal Occasons.'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
NEWS OF THE COURTS
Deputy Game Warden Vollmer
 Held for Shooting of Dom mic Pasquale.
CARROLL TRIAL POSTPONED
Fox Evidence Being Considercd-- Burglars Case Saturday--pays
 Boys Fares. .....

Deputy Game Warden Charles A. Nollmer, charged with shooting Dom- mic Pasqualc in Hamden was bound over to the superior court for trial without having preliminary hcaring in the city court He is under $5,0o0 bonds
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24

The evidence against those charged with violation of inc corrupt practice act will he considered by legal experts tonight. George l.. Fox furnished most Of t.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
Carroll Case Continued

There was not any cause fur excite ment in city court yesterday but slS aldermen We're present tl furnish some when the tral of Anthony Car-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24

and New York. He is on his way to Vancouver. E. e, to be present at the dedication of q Chinese school on Des cember 1.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24

Hsu, who died few days ago Since his arrival hore he has established Chinese schools in San Francisco, los Angeles, Sacramento, Portland, Orea
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
slnndor Snlt Verdict

stephaine Boraska was awarded &25 in her slander suit against Joaeph inc Malmo~akv by ju1ge simpson in the court of common pleas.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
Gross Estnte.

The estate of Mary Anna Cross was found 10 contain $3,S6o.7i when in. NentoHcd
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
BRIEF MENTION.
High water to-day at io.5i D. m

NJ T. chatdeld left yesterday after noon for Bath Me, to attend the launching of the largest schooner ever bIlt
 MT Chat6eld's son. Russell. who ia one of 20 draughtsmeu in a department of the Bath Iron works has heen se- lected to make drawings for an import ant and complicated part of the ma chlnery far two torpedo boats which will cost $5oo,0oo eoah and will he hutlt by the Bath Iron Works company builders of the torpedo boa Chester
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24

Gov Rollin g. Woodruff is in Bostou attending the conference which started yesterday of the New England govern ore and delegates named b. them on tho conservation of resources Coy Woodruff win return tomorrow. Other delegates at the conference are John VI Crampton state fish and game commissioned; John II Clarke of the state shell fishery commission; Con Eressman N. n. Sperry, Major John O. Tnson, State Forester Austin r. Hawes and Attorneys Taloott II Russell and Earljss P. Arytno Mcssrs Russell and Aryine are delegates in the inter- ests of uniformity of Legislation,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
InY lINihnnnn

roll came up but the case was con ttnuod until November @S.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24

IA Manufacturing festival will be given by the Young Ladies E dc NJ. of st. John's B, C. church at the school hall this evening There will be vocal and Instrumental solos and minstrel chorus The Bcjlamy dance by i6 young ladies win he 2 special feature. Dancing will follow the entertainment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24

s. CecJlIa's 25th anniversary cclchra ton will close on Thursday evening with q banquet and ball in Germana hail. Loving cups were presented to the ST. CcccIia singing society on Sun day evening by tho Teutonia Maenncr- Chor, the I1arugaH Singing society and by the Arhetter Maenncr-Chor. The Hormans-sochnes Singing society pre- srntod silver wreath in frame.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
Turkey Platters At S2.50 each.

Very choice " Cauldon !" China Turkey Platters, 22-inch size, Yc Old Colonial shape, with Canton blue decoration. Only q few and rare values at S2. 50 each.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
Thanksgiving Table Glasses

Open stock Dinner Ware, in American, English, Carlsbad, German and French China. Many exclusive shapes and patterns. Buy what you want now. Add or replace any time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-24
Thanksgiving Week Down Stairs 1! Special Prices Rule the Roost " I'm the Basement

Q lady the whole herself perfect
 ing and serving of real dashoned Thanksgiving Dinner than
 Connecticut housewife fxpernce the business bsng basement ousekeg and has been it's business for Thanks gng fully provide her with requisite for cooking the conveniently serving dnty and setting off the festve board the possible advantage So from till Wednesday closing find special prices governing the meest needs of the day
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

Ihc readers oi this paper wlli be- pleased
to learn that there is 40 least oue dreaded
disease that science has been able 60 cure in
1913 ifs stages, aud that IS CataTh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is Che only positive cure now
known 90 the medical frateruity Catarrh
being a. constitutional disease. requires "a
constitutional treatment. Halls Cafauh
cure 81, tlkvn Internally. acting directly up.
uu fhc blood and mucous surface, oft the
system. thcrehr destroying the foundation
90 fhe disease. aud giving ihe patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in dong its work. The
propretors have so much faith in lbs curl-
powers thar they offer one Hundred
Dollars Tor amy ease that it fails o. cire.
send for list Oi testimonials.
Address. E. j. CHENEY * CO.. Toledo. %
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15
BUSINESS IMPROVING.

The railroad men. who have
been laid of since the panic
during last October. are taking
"a more hopeful view of the sit
uation, from the fact that
freight business lis on the im-
prove and passenger business
ls also increasing.
Since the first OF this week
many additional freight trains
have been put on and several of
the crews have been called
from their vacations TO take
charge OF trains.
VITA the steady work of the
Pipe Works. the starting of the
furnace with fun force ON
Thursday morning of this week
the large orders being received
bv the New River Sandstone
Brick Company, and the gen.
erai Improvement i'm business.
R0dtord business men are grow.
ing brighter and see a future OF
prosperity ahead.-RadfOrd Ad.
vance.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15
FROM KEoKEE.

Keokee, Va, July 9.-The
mail messenger service from
the depot TO postofice. is adver-
tised TO be let TO lowest bidder.
This service will commence
July 20.
Messrs Geo. W. Gish and r.
L. Music, attorneys at Penning-
ton Gap. were here and al
dressed the people concerning
the removal Of the court house
from Jonesviile 20 Pennington
Gap. Most all the citizens la
TINS community favor the
change.
The presidents Of the Keokee
.Coalan Coke Company was
here Saturday looking into the
condition of the company's
financial situation. After An
gust ist it's business will be in
creased.
The celebration Of our great
independence dav at St Charlie
was a grand success. a very
large crowd Of people were
present and all partook Of the
great feast which was spread
before them All visitors were
extended a warm reception.
The writer returned To Keokee
at 1856 p I'm TO give out the mail
people calling I'm the evening.
All hail 90 the Glorious Fourth
The writer Is very much
pleased to know that very
worthy corporations arc plan
ming 60 build "a railroad from
Wasiota, KY. bv keokee. Na.
20 lntermout. on the Y. Ks ~.
Rv. We say this line viii be
the best paying road i'm South
west Virginia or Eastern Ken.
lucky by reason OF the Big and
Little Black Mountains. Tn,
Glover Fork Valley lies between
the Big and Little Black Noun.
tains each of which carries
eleven workable veins that eau
be mined by drifting.and many
lower ones that viii have 20 b,
shafteG Xxx
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15
MASS MEETING.
To DemOeatie Voters OF Wise County:

To DemOoalic VOters.o OF Wise County:
A mass meeting is hereby
called to meet at the Court
House on the 27th day of July,
1905, at one o'clock p. m, for
the purpose Of selecting dele
gate and alternates to attend
the Democratic Convention to
be held in the city of Pulaski
on the 5th day of August, 1908,
for the purpose of nominating
a candidate to represent the
9Th Virginia District in the
Congress of the United States.
Wise County will be entitled
to Is delegates and Is alternates
in said convention.
IT, Is earnestly equested that
said meeting be largely attend
ed from all sections OF the
county.
This July 18th, 1908.
r. p. BRUCE,
County Chairman
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

Anew base bali team has
been organized in our midst.
with j.. *. Snapp. manager,
and q. w. Gish captain The
lineup is as follows: Pence. 10;
Musick. DO; Haynes. 30. Gish.
SIS; Custard. p; Gilly. C.; Myers,
f: Ward, f. Howard. T.. They
viii play Bristol, MiddlesborO.
Big Stone Gap. Norton, Wise
and others. New suits and a
fun line OF supplies have been
ordered for the team.-Penn-
.ington Gap News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

A rich NOrtherner. walking
about a Southern negro settle
ment, came upon a hO0se
around which several children
were playing. Seeing the fam
lily was destitute. he called the
oldest negroe boy and gave him
a dollar. telling him 20 spend 10
for a Christmas turkey. AS
soon as the generous man had
gone. the negroe woman called
her boy and said. Thomas. vo'
gimme dat dollah and 20 gif
dat turkey I'm de natchal way.
Success Magazine.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

A picture of the new hotel
being erected on the corner of
Wood Avenue and East Fifth
Street. appears on the first
page of this issue. This will be
one of the largest and best con
structed hotel buildings I'm
Southwest Virginia. and will
be a credit to Big Stone Gap.
The picture shows the building
as II will appear when com
pleted.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

Miss Pearl Mann received the
silk dress pattern in the voting
contest at the Greater Southern
Shows Saturday night. Miss
Mann and Miss Dingess were
close contestants. the former
receiving $500 and the latter
9.462 votes.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

The town of Pulaski will vote
ON the question Of a"bolishing
it's dispensary early in the
month of August. Local pro-
hibitionist are much Interested
in the matter. as Bristol. which
is now dry. is much affected by
the Abingdon and Pulaski dis
pensaries. I'm view of Che rap
id change of sentiment i'm favor
of retaining the dispensary che
town rs likely go vote dry.-Ab-
ingdon Republican.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

The Big Stone Gap boys nd
a team composed of v ing
men attending the Nol NAL
played a match game of bali
here Saturday, the score at the
close of the game standing Q TO
3 IN favor of the home boys.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

Call and get your ewes fitted
mp with "a pair Of Hawks
famous glasses.
Hamblen Brothers.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

The weather has been quite
warm IN this section for the
past ten days; much warmer
than usual for this mountain
climate.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15
LOCAL ITEMS.

:. W. Il. Carnes, IN the zap
r Pennington, of Dryden,
IN town one day last week
Corn crops are looking excel
- throughout the country.
- acreage is perhaps greater
ever before.
an kinds Of post cards at
amber Prothers.
Earnest Agee, Of Knoxville,
v;sitinr his grandparents,
! and Mrs. Polly, IN the Gap.
r. l.. McLemore and
LI5rar Of Wise, are visiting
F. Ncaemore's sister, Mrs.
D. j. ker. in the Gap.
.pev John J. Lloyd viii
Loocb In The Episcopal Church
+. his place on next Sunday
Iorninc and night
.roodloe Bros. midsummer
,ssrance sale is O great success.
.Guv T.. Pugh, OF KeOkee, spent
in town.
Attorney Joseph Kelly, of
-sfol. was in town last week
4 professional business.
'Dr j. ~. Prichard, Of DIN
was a visitor TO the Gap
Isl Thursday.
Normal stationery of all
snds at Hamblen Brothers.
The frame work on the cot
L. for H. f.. Fox is progress
d. rapidly.
The Big Stone Gap Band
emit Co Clinchport last Thurs
In night. where they fur
Shed music for a dance given
NJ employees of the South and
Restem Railroad Company.
There is thirteen days yet of
bodice Bros midsummer
learauce Come and get the
! srrains they are showing.
Is. ID. Baker is spending a
fw days in kentucky on bust.
iass
Nlss Bruce Skeen returned
b. week from o visit with hel
grandparents in Turkey Cove.
Work on the public road be
een here and Appalachia Is
depressing rapidly.
Cold. Pure. Sparkling, Soda
Kelly Drug Store
SIR. and Mrs. j.. b. Ayers
Bio have been spending somD
tme at Holston Springs, il
Scot county. Genu Ayers sum
0sr home, returned 90 the Ga
kst week.
The Big Stone Gan Distric
n =. Church. South. Confer
pee was held az Wise last Fri
~, Saturday and sunday.
CELERY plants for sale. Ap
~ 90 d.. S. Wright, Poll.
Building
lntermont Coal & Iron CO
F. ID. kits, a prominent in
slrance agent of Tazewell, wa
among the business men il
pwn last week.
Mr. and Mrs. c.. d. Vaughn
q Louisville, Ky, announc
p marriage of their daughter
aliss Clara Maude, TO Mr.. Broo
IN Lang, of Houston, Texas.
Watch the people leave Oh
Pore loaded down with bundle
otter attending Goodloe Bro.
4 iearance sale.
4 Norman j. A. Munder, pres
ent of the Munder. ThOmse
company, printing and pul
fshlng company. of BaltimOr,
<pent Tuesday in the Gap visi
~ his brother-in-laws, I'll
oodloe Brothers, on his retuI
fome from a business trip
atlanta, Ga.
The brick work on the Min,
guiding. the office structul
being erected hy AR
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE


Estate Agricultural and Mechanical Colcrcl
At HLNCKSBURG. ~.
FftN-slx Instructors. thoroughly equipped
shops, iahnrtfnr~ aud luhrm1r.. steam
heating and electric light, in dormIf0ri.s.
library Dob 600 Voiumcs. f1rm nf l.lnr acres.
Degrec COURSES boz Agriculture horticulture.
Applied Chemistry Applied Geology. Civil,
MIuiu-. Mech auical and Electrical Engineer
ing. Netailurgy and Netallography, and prcp-
aratorv Veterinary Medicine.
SCHOOL or AGRICULTURAL APPRENTICES.
toli e.-t "A session oi nine months. in.iaaius
tui-.ar laI Ulaer t..,. ho.rd. washing. mcaicai
lrenlanee. r.c.. $4,000 Cost 90 state
stadent. S226. 90.
Ihc ueNt session opens Wednesday.
September 3rd. 1905.
FACI s. H~,RRiNoEV. NJ. ID. l.. T. d.,
President.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15
COUNCIL MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting
of the town council was held in
the council chamber on Mon
day night, July 6th. Present.
W. II. Horton, Mayor; j. III.
Mathews, j. +. Salisbury, f.. j.
Prescott. l.. O. Petit. Jno. w.
C~halkley, trustees; j. s.
Wright, recorder.
The minutes of the proceed
ing meeting, both regular and
adjourned, were read and ap-
proved.
The report of the treasurer
for the month of June showed
balance in bank, June I. 81
24O.92; taxes collected during
month, SSS6.02: amount dis.
bursed during month. 3. O46.37.
leaving in bank July, Sl.OSf.57.
The report of the Mayor
showed Zines imposed during
month, amounting 20 S74.OO.
with costs amounting TO SlO.l5
The finance committee pre-
sented the following bills for
payment, which were allowed
by the council.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-07-15

The taking over of the prop
critics of the Virginia q South
western Railway Company by
the Southern Railway has been
contaminated. The property
will be merged into the South
ern system, but viii continue
TO be operated as "a separate
property. The lines that 20
over in the purchase Include
the Virginia and Tennessee di-
visions Of the Virginia and
Southwestern, the Black Noun
tain Railway and the HOlston
River Railroad, the last men
toned now being in progress of
construction. The deal gives
the Southern a direct cOnnec-
tiOn with the Southwest Vir-
ginia coal fields and makes it a
competitor of other important
lines entering that region.
Singin' and NeSpeakin -
a very laughable old time play,
given by the ladies of the
WOman's Home Mission Socie-
~ of the NJ. f. Church, South.
in the School Hall on last night,
was quite a success IN every
particular. Each one perform
ed his or her part admirably
well and there was a good audi.
ence present TO witness the play
There will be preaching al
the Baptist Church next Sun
day morning and night by the
pastor. Prayer meeting to.
night. and young peoples con
ference Friday night.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-12
GIRL CASHIER IN CAFE
is HEIR TO $5O,0O0,0O0

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.-Miss Elo-
STA Singleton, cashier in restaurant
on Pennsylvania avenue. has received
word that she is one of the heirs of
Joseph Ball, Revolutionary soldier.
whose estate is said to have accumu-
lated until it amounts to 100000
Miss Singleton has letter from a
brother in st. Marys. Va, stating he
and she are among the heirs, their
great-grandmother having been sister
of the old soldier. When Joseph Ball
died his estate was not divided
sThis seems altogether too good to be
true, of course" said Miss Singleton.
an fact, do not even know my great
grandmother's name. What would do
with a few million dollars? Well, 1t
will be time enough to talk about that
when I find some evidence that the
money is coming my way"
The Ball estate is said to comprise
now $1,S50,0OO in cash, and some $3.50
acres of land, containing iron, in Mead
vile. Pa. and other towns In Penn
sylvania, and the Carolinas, Kentucky
and Virginia.