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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

The report of the Interstate
Commerce Commission shows
that the total single-track mile
age of railroads in the United
States June 80 of this year is
236, SOS, an increase of 3,2l5
miles in the year. The double
track mileage is 81 900, the
triple track mileage 2,l69, and
the fOur-track mileage, /,
453. The total railroad mileage
of the world as given for 1908,
the latest available report, was
Gil, AT, of which 274,372 miles
was credited TO North America,
.2O2,1O9 to Europe, 5s,sl3 TO
Asia, 10 ,2ll to Africa, 80 ,Ol3 to
South America, and 1850 60
Australia.
The par value of railroad
capitalization in this country at
present is placed at $l7, ,+S7 SOS, p
935, or SO ,259 per mile. The
total operating revenues for the
year were S2,4ls, ,677, ,53S, and
the operating expenses 81, ,599,-
443,4IO.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

would have been about as welcome TO A .
Cooper. Of Oswego, y. Y. as a merciless
lung -racking cough that defied all reme-
dies for years 1T was most trouble
some at night he writes. nothing help
ed me tall used Dr Kings New Dis
covery which cured me completely.
never cough at night now" Millions
know its matchless merit for stubborn
colds, obstinate coughs. sore lungs, la
grippe. asthma, hemorrhage, Group.
whOoping cough, or hayfever 1t relieves
quickly and never fails to satify 4 trial
eonvinces. soc and ~ 90. Trial bottle
free. Its positively guaranteed by W.
Kelly, Druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

evening train on the Y. &, :. W.
run back as far as Fast Stone
Gap after the speaking is con-
cluded Whether this arrange
ment is effected or not, there
will certainly be a large attend
ance from Big Stone Gap and
surrounding country, as plenty
OF moonlight viii render travel
20 and from very easy and con-
venient.
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MAINE MAY SOON BE
SAILING HOMEWARD

Beverly, Mass, Sept. 9.-lf
plans which President Taft re-
CARDS favorable are adopted,
the battleship Maine, sunk in
Havana harbor twelve years
ago, and which since then has
concealed the secret of the dis
aster which overwhelmed her,
may be sailing hOmeward on or
before Christmas, bearing a
long delayed verdict TO the ma
ton.
John r. O'Rourke. OF New
York, submitted the plans to-
day to President Taft. They
pored over them for two hours.
Both were much Interested, II
not enthusiastic. when Mr..
O'Rourke departed from the
summer capital with instruc-
tions TO meet the President i'm
Washington during the last
week in September, when def
mite action viii be taken.
The plan provides for raising
the Maine by means of pneu-
matte caissons and steel cables.
The ship will be preserved in-
tact. Mr.. O'Rourke says with
every evidence of the disaster
which she may bear It is pro-
posed TO construct on piles a
line Of wharves about twenty
feet from either side of the
ship Between it an ii the
wharves will be sunk pneu-
matte caissons 90 the depth of
about ten feet below the keel
of the Maine Cables viii be
| passed down one side of the
caissons under the Maine and
/ up the other side t0 the cais-
sons there. These cables will
be placed az intervals of four
feet and form a cradle in which
the Maine will rest. The com
bined strength of the cables will
be four times the weight of the
ship.
Jack screws To winch the
ends of the cables will be fast
ened, viii he placed ON plat.
forms erected over the caissons
and when the jacks are operat-
ed the tightening cables will
raise the Maine from her berth
of mud and gradually lift her
clear from the water.
About 1000 men will be re-.
lquired 20 attend 90 the Jack
and other equipment and 10 is
proposed that the Governmenl
| furnish all or a part of this
force, calling out a regiment il
necessary. It is further pro.
| posed that repair ships ir
| Southern waters b e. sent u
| Havana 20 minimize the ex
lpcnse Of the work.
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ELECTRIC aI,.,6,5sS 1as sEss ,.4s EoA
- iii EKS AND klDNEYa
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Don't waste your money buying plast-
ers when you can get a bottle Of Cham
berlain's : Liniment for twenty-five cents
A piece Of flannel dampened with this
liniment Is superior 70 any plaster FOR
lame back, pains in the side and chest.
n much cheaper sold Enterprise
Drug Co,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14
Mr. SIemP in Wise
County

10 AppalaChias september -, O
.o Norton. September 10. o
.o Tacoma. September n. o
10 Coeburn. September ~. o.
O o o % o. @ @ % O @ @ @ o. 90 O o
The people of this section Will
bee delighted at the fact that ar
rangement has been made for
Mr.. Slemp Co speak az Appa-
lachia on tomorrow evening.
September l5. at s. p. IN His
published speech has been read
with the keenest interest by al-
most every body. and the high
plane upon which he has ad
dressed himself 90 the people.
coupled with the absolutely
con vim cling -unanswerable-
manner in which he has handl.
ed the issues of the campaign
therein. has made "a profoundly
effective impression both here
and an over the district. and
throughout the State as wen.
There is high praise from every
source for the splendid temper
and spirit with which Zee am
swered his opponent. and. at
/ the same time. SO fOrcefuilV and
Overwhelmingly refutcd his
every argument. and demon
strated the fallacy of his poll
lical position as shown by the
Gate City speech Mr.. Slemp's 8
/ legion of friends iu this section
are anxious 90 hear him. and
the fact that he viii have un-
precedented audiences at eoch
of the places he IS tc speak in
this county during the present
week is "a certainty.
The people of Wise county
are proud of Mr Slemp, and
they heartily appreciate che in-
calculable benefits he has
achieved for the county The
wealth Of Wise county is based
wholly upon its abundance of
| coal, and every man IN the
/ county, be- he Democrat or Re
publican, rs grateful 10 Mr..
/ Slemp for his vigorous and un-
| yielding fight 20 maintain an
adequate dnty on coal, after the
leaders in Congress had con
cluded 60 give way 90 the Dem
Ocratic clamOr for free raw
materials, and put coal on the
/ free list.
In the light of this fact. it is
/ almost "a subject for pity 20 wit.
| ness good Democrats, whose
entire substance and potential
prosperity is COAL, actively
opposing Mr. Slemp for re-elec
tiOn. This is going TO look bad
~ Co the masses of the people
, who strongly appreciate the as
, sured continuance of the Goa
industry, and thereby the pros
lperity of the county, which Mr.
= Slemp's untiring efforts on be
b half of his people have brought
about The miners and work
ing people know full we'll tha'
If the duty had been removed
, from coal, as the Democrats il
Congress tried SO hard to do
the almost instant result would
have been TO lower their wages
and they are fully grateful t
Mr.. Slemp for his faithful anC
successful defense of their in
terests and cause. Moreover
they are going to show theil
gratitude with their votes fol
; him, and active support of hi
cause in turn.
The eloquence of both Mr.
Summers and Mr.. Crockett il
|, well known 30 the people o
Wise county, and the peopl,
will look forward with deligh
TO the opportunity TO hear then
again.
Special trains will be run int
; Appalachia, Thursday evening
from both Stonega and Keokee
, and as this is written, effort
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-09-14

PROGRESS

|nor William Hodges Mann,
H. tells of Nirginia's progress: :
Virginia is progressing along
/ rec lines-its roads, schools
H. agricultural interests. The
|tter must furnish the basis of
i substantial growth and de-
lopmcnt, because, with the
|crease of wealth which inn
bowed methods Of agriculture
| IN bring. the building Of good
|ais and the Improvement Of
schools. already holding an
fviable position, will be pOssi-
BIZ believe we are IN the
unning Of a great agricu.
H. advance, which thinking
IN are pushing forward along
t.e.hgent and well considered
BIS 40 the last session of our
rislature "a bill was passed
ab'ishing "a United Agricul-
bal Board. composed of repre-
ntatiyes from all of the agen-
having for their object the
yanccment of agriculture and
-.gnatcd Co harmonic and
ordinate AN of these agencies
th the United States Depart
ut NJ Agriculture. SO that
ar ful' power might be exer-
O in behalf of this import
interest Adult demonstra-
n work in twenty-nine coun
has raised the average pro
tc.Ion of corn by those en-
| ICED in DO from twenty-three
forty -one bushels of corn 20
acre. while the average pro-
|c.ion by boys belonging TO
corn clubs last year was
| |Fy-siN bushels TO the acre.
is year ] know of crops cul-
ated by boys which will
ld as high as one hundred
d fifty bushels 20 the acre on
gh land
our farmers using the latest
ibods are producing from
pr 90 siX tons of hay TO the
r. These figures will be bet
understood when we remem-
that the average yield of
i m in the United States lis a
ueover twenty five bushels.
p of hay about two tons 20
acre I'm Illinois the aver
corn crops thirty three
sae.s, and IN Iowa forty one
shells 20 the acre. Besides
L ese crops, Virginia is amongst
hrst. If not the first, State
ihe production of the pota-
i oar tobacco crop is val
h at about ten million dollars;
eat. twelve million dollars:
cS, fourteen million dollars:
* Aard fruits, SIX million five
ndred thousand, with good
f ps ot peanuts, oats and other
Ia ps. We have as good fruit
Do as any State in the Union,
fruits comparing favOrably
appearance and surprising
IS Aavor the fruit of TIE most
81 'ored States. In nineteen
ndred the value of our agri-
| 'ural products were eighty
X ven million three hundred
7 lour thousand dallars; this
az q conservative estimate
~s TINS 10 be about two
ndred million dollars.
H 'lr farmers are enthusiastic,
y with the help of our State
ncles, the United States De
M 'ment of Agriculture and
boards of trade of some of
cities and many of our best
@vnS, am striving TO, and
le'e VIII succeed in doubling
crops IN the next tour years.
lands are susceptible OF
ll Improvement without any
as expense, and can now be
Sht AT a most reasonable,
4A al a low, price, but they
lAliUIN rnnrAa-r.,o~ - 80 L.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30

Rev. w. H. Anderson Of st.
Louis and H. A. Watkins of De.
catur, representatives of the
True Reformer Lodge, were in
the city Wednesday evening and
had business meeting at Union
Baptist church where he made
quite an intelligent and interest.
ing lecture touching on the prin-
ciples of the order and the benefits
it produces.
A program of some interest
will be rendered at Grace church
Thursday evening.
A pie social was given at Grace
M. E church last Thursday even-
ing.
Preparation is being made at
Union Baptist church for the
setting of the State Convention
here soon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30

The w. w. Sewing Circle OF union
Baptist Church was royalty entertain
ed on Thursday Pril 2lst in the lee
ture room Of the church by the pas
tor Rev. B l.. Ivory, to a fine luncheon.
More than 20 were present and much
good work was accomplished by the
quilting committee. The circle had
a covered dish dinner, on Thursday
of this week at the church.
Mrs. J. G. Nc Claim G.. M. A. NJ.
spent few days last week in Peoria.
in the interest of the Heroines OF
Jericho. While there she was the
guest of Mrs. Julia Gibson.
Mrs. and Mr.. Thos. Gibson spent
several days in Peoria last week.
DIR. Magee occupied the pulpit
at st. Pauls Sunday morning and
Rev. Ben Johnson Sunday even
ing. The pastor, Rev. Price was
called to Indianapolis Saturday
to attend the bedside of his son
Fred, who, we are glad to learn,
is much improved.
An article on Rev. G. G. Ma.
son and his church at Alton will
appaar next week. Several i'm
portant items left over will ap-
pear next week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
Women's Club Notes.

The Mothers Section of the
Womeu's Club met Monday, Apr.
il 18th with Mrs. J. E. Force on
E. jackson st
This Section has arranged for
floral carnival on May 9Th. If
nothing hinders, they will have
more than twenty boys and girls
representing the floral parade at
New Hope Baptist church Mrs.
H. Glenn Chair.
The Philanthropic Section met
at the Home Monday April twen-
fifth in their continued muslin
shower with Mrs. J. Duncan as
chairman.
They have arranged to have a
guessing bee some time in May
at the residence of the chairman.
Mrs. J. Duncan.
The Philanthropic Section has
raised more money for the L. G.
H. than ever before, and we wish
to congratulate the club workers
for their active work.
The regular business meeting
will be held at the Home Monday
May second.
Come on time with your sec
tional reports.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
NOTICE.

You can see me at the Forum
Office on business before 9 a. M.
at noon, and after 5 p. M, or
catch me at office during these
hours by Old phone 998; other
time of day you can get me by
telephone, Old 383, Insurance
Dept, State House.
Leave orders for for job work
and we will call or send for it.
E. L. ROGERS.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
Mattoon News

Sunday, May 9th is Quarterly
Meeting at David's Chapel.
Rev. Estell filed the pulpit at
the Second Baptist church Sun
day.
Mrs. Katherine Hawkins is in.
disposed.
VIM. McNarv and wife passed
the city Saturday from st. Louis
enroute to Champaign. They
we're guests of Miss Iva Smith
while here.
Mrs. Wiley Smith was hos tess
to the Phyllis Wheatley club last
Thursday afternoon at her home
1912 Dewitt ave. After a period
of sewing the ladies enjoyed a
dainty three course luncheon.
Mrs. Lillian Butler Towles of
Harrisburg is the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Jas. Butler.
Clarence Bass of Danville spent
Sunday with his grand mother
Mrs. M. Anderson.
Miss Iva Smith will attend the
Christian Endeavor Association
which meets in Carbondale Ill
inOls.
Mrs. Lee Williams is on the
sick list.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
Red Letter Day at
Union Church.
Colored Y. M. G. A. Hold Sue.
cessful Meeting at Union
Baptist Church last
Sunday after
noon.

Although under very unfavor-
able skies, the Red Letter Day
planned by the Colored Y. M, G.
A. was a gratifying success to
the promoters of the move.
ment.
There was a large attendance.
the opposite sex being in the
majority.
The program was an excellent
one. although several on the pro
gram we're not present. Rev. G.
w. Jones presided as Master of
Ceremonies, and presented each
speaker in unique and pleasing
manner. Miss Hazel Bates cap
tivated the audience (as she al
ways does) with several difficult
compositions. B. H. Bellamy.
president of the association. de-
livered very able and explana.
tory address, relative to the pur
pose of the association. The sew
eral pastors Of the churches gave
a five minutes talk of encourage.
ment to the young men. The
best on the program and a sub
ject that should have interested
every citizen was discussed on
paper by DR.. N. B. Ford On Tub.
erculosis. The paper was highly
commendable. and apparently
was we'll received. The installa.
ton of officers of the association
was made by Rsv. G. w. Jones.
In choice words the following
named were duly installed:
B. H. Bellamy, President.
Charles Brown, Vice President.
1 D, Jones, Recording Secreta-
Try. II. A. Donaldson, General
Secretary. George Coleman,
Treasurer.
A number enrolled as new
members. The collection was
$21.o9.
is hoped that the good work
that has begun will continue, and
that success will crown the eff.
forts of the earnest workers.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
Banquet.

The E. T. G. club of St. Johns
A. M. E. church will give a for
eign banquet May twelfth at St
Johns A. Nj. E. church. He
freshments free. All are cordial
ly invited.
MARIE WELLS,
President.
MATTE JOHNSON,
Secretary.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
Pleasant Grove
Church Notes.

Rev D. A. Bloodworth began
his revival Sunday evening. We
are praying for the saving OF
many saving of many souls. We
ask every body to come and help
US.
The Women's Mission Society
held their rally Sunday afternoon
at 3 p. m. Owing to the inclem
ency of the weather the attend.
ance was not not so large; also
the program was made short.
However the following program
was rendered and enjoyed by all
present:
Music-Choir
Prayer-Bro. Ed Levels
Music-Choir
Address-Rev. D. J. Tate
Paper-Mrs. S. j. Williams
Vocal Solo-Rev. D. A. Blood.
worth
Address-Mrs. T. w. War
rick
Vocal Solo-Mrs. T. w, War
rick
Music-Choir
Collection, $3 Is
The Boys Congress recently
organized by the Bible Glass
meets every Sunday morning at
10 a III. Papers are read by var.
ious members and discussed by
the Glass; sacred recitations are
also recited.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30

The Young Women's Christian
Association meets IN the church
every Saturday afternoon at
2 pm
Our mission circle meets with
Mrs. Dora Edwards on East
Lawrence st. every Friday after.
noon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
Removal Notice.

J. e. Thompson has moved his
grocery store from 8I5 E. Wash.
ington st. to the n. e. corner of
IIth and Washington sts., where
be is pleased to have all his Gus
toners and friends call.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30

If yon have news matter you
would like to get in The Forum
give to the collector on his rounds
or telephone same to the Office or
mail it.
Mrs. Smally has been on the
sick list for the past fifteen days.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
NOTICE..

Any person desiring job work
or any business with The Forum
will find the office girl at the same
place. The telephone is 998.
You may also call for job work.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-04-30
Capt. R. A. Byrd and A. e. Ma
lone of Quincy, buy Three.
Story Brick Build
ing in Heart of
the City

Capt. r. A. Byrd and Prof. A.
E. Malone of Quincy closed a
deal last week, whereby they be.
came owners of 3 story building
in the main part of the city for a
consideration of $4,000. The deal
is considered very profitable
one and will pay for itself in 8 or
4 years in rentals.
Company has leased quarters
for 2 years Assoc per year. This
is commendable business move
by these two enterprising young
men. The Quincy papers spoke
in high terms of the transac.
tion.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-21
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior
United States Land Oflicc

Lamar, Colorado, Dec. %, 1909.
\ sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Morgan Il. McGefee, contestant
against homestead entry, No. 1928, made Feb.
2lst, 1897, for Southwest quarter of Section Ii,
Township - Range A., by Steward i. McNeer.
Contestee, in which it is alleged that said Stew
ard E. McNecr has wholly abandoned said land,
that he has failed to establish his residence
thereon or to cultivate my part thereof as re-
quired by law; that he has been absent from
said land for period of more than six months
last past and that all of said defaults exist to
this date said parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear, respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on Feb. l6 1910,
before the Register and Receiver nj the United
States Land Office in Lamar, Colorado.
The snid contestant having, in n proper afida
Wit. filed Dec. %, 1909 set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
Of this notice can not be made, 1t Is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice he given by
due and proper publication.
a2-a6 FROST LrGGErT. Receiver.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-21
Contest Notice.
Department of the interior
United States Land ptlict

Lamar. Colorado. Dee. IL. 1903.
sufficient contest affidavit hay,ns l,een filed
in this office by John stadler,cont6-tant,n against
HOMESTEAD entry, No. s,i9s. male September "a,
1907. for the northeast quarter of Section !,
Township ~ south. Range II west OF sth PrincI
pal Meridian. by::Miss Gertrude Turiier, contes
tee, in which 1t is alleged that said Miss Ger
trude Turner has wholly abandoned said land;
that she has failed to reside rpon to cultivate
said land for more than one yehr last i,ast aud
that said defaults uaist to this due said pAr-
ties are hereby notified to appear. respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation ut 10
O'Clock n. ~ on Jan. y, 1910. before clerk of
the district court, Springfield, Colo, and that
final hearing will be held at9 O'Clock, p, ~. on
Jan. %, 1910. efore the Register and itccsivos
at the United states Land ohce in Lamar, Colo.
rado.
1923 e. FRosT LIGGETr, Receiver.
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-21
Dor SALE; Thoroughbred Her.
! eford bulls from the W. G.
Bontz herd Of thoroughbreds.
V. M. SHANNON, Regnier, Colo.
Contest Notice.
Department ofthe Interior
Ifuitc.l StAfns Land lllicr

~ Lnmnt, Colorado, Dec, IL, 1900.
sufficient contest notice having been fle'I
in this oriice by Alfred !. Smith contestant,
against homestead entry. NO. 1915, made Feb.
%, 1o0s, for the southeast qdartcr of Section .,
Township;H south, Rangele west 9Th Principal
Meridian. by John sitton contesttc, in which 1t
is alleged that said John sitton has wholly
abandoned said land thht he has failed 10 cstab-
lIsh his .esidencc thereon or to cultivate any
part thereof; That he has been absent from said
land for period of more thnn six months last
past an,l'that ail OF said defaults exist To this
dnte, said parties arc hereby n6tihcdro appear,
respond and oii'ar evidence, touching said ale
CATION at 10 O'Clock H. nj. on Jan. - 1910, before
the clerk of Tho district court, Springfield, COL
oradb, ami that final hearing win be held Mt =
O'clock p. M. Oh Jan. 25, 1910, before the Regis
ter and Receiver at the United States LAM OF
flee in lamar, Colorado.
1929 G.. FROST LIGGrTr, Receiver,
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-21

Taft took 5,eeo words to an
swer the question: What is
Whiskey?"' He might of an
swered it in three by adapting
General Shernan's definition of
war. Philadelphia North Amer
lean. Tor if he had tested SAM
Piles from dry territory, he might
have answered "dam-fi-no"
The Springfield herald., 1910-01-21
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office

Lamar, COLORADO, Dec. l3, 1903.
4 sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Ralph Bour9uin, contestant
against homestead entry, No. s2ei made June
=, 1907, for the southeast quarter Of section IS,
Township ip 32, south, Range Il west of the 18th
Principal Meridian by Mabel Snlker, cpntestee
in which it is alleged that sad Mabel selker has
wholly abandoned said land; that she has failed
to reside upon or to cultivate said land for a
period oJ more than six months last past and
that all of said defaults exist to this date, said
parties ate hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 O'Clock II. IN. on Jan. -, 1910 before clerk OF
the district caurt, Springfield. Colorado, and
that final hearing will be held ut > O'Clock
p. m. ON dan. q, 1910, before the Register and
Receiver at the United states Land Once, in
Lamar, Colorado,
1928 C.. FRosr LIGGErT, Receiver