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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27
Always on the Alert.

Not in forty years has a Nir-
ginian been appointed post
master at Bristol. Nirginia-Ten-
nessee. yet Mr.. Slemp secured
the nomination Of a Virginian.
Mr.. q r. Gooder.
Not i'm the history Of the dis
trict has it had the Collector.
ship OF Internal Revenue. the
United States District Attorney
ship and the Assistant United
States District At;orneyship, all
at one time.
seldom. If ever, does a Con-
gresham succeed in getting
two projects in one Buildings
Bill, yet i'm the last bill Mr..
Slemp secured Public Building
for Wytheville. and site for a
Public Building at Pulaski. and
dee got a larger appropriation by
$4,000 for Wytheville. than
did the Democratic representa-
tives for Covington and Bedford
City, both OF which places have
a much larger population than
Wytheville.
He secured an appropriation
of $4,000 annually TO be- used in
cleaning out Clinch River. in
Scott county, Virginia.
Alert 60 the needs of his dis
trict. persistent in going after
what he wants, and for his
length OF service, having a
wonderful grasp Of national af-
fairs, he is an ideal representa-
tive.
\ Southern Christian gentle
man, who can look you square
~ in the eye, with a fertile
brain, quickly grasping the
points of large or small propo-
sitionS. a well balanced bust
ness man, patient, never show
ing anger. approachabie at all
times. and known 20 his con-
stituents plainly as "Bascom, d"
is IL "A wonder he is liked by all?
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27
BASC0M SLEMP
THE NOMINEE

Nothing like that convention
is recorded in the political an
mails Of the Ninth district. For
what would ordinarily be a cut
and dried affair, with all the
delegates instructed, % develop
instead such an intensity OF en-
thusiasm. and comprehensive
thrill OF pleasure. as was every
where evident at Abingdon yes
terday, is truly extraordinary.
Such throng as was present
has probably never been excell-
ed at any convention IN the
Ninth district.
A contest is always calculated
TO bring out a crowd, but in
this case they came without
there being even a semblance
Of question as 20 what they
were going TO do. That was
what brought them, in fact.
They came 10 demonstrate TO
both the democrats of the Ninth
district, and the country at
large. what they intended 90 do
this fall They left the fields,
the stores. the Offices. 10 come,
and 10y the force Of their potent
presence. great enthusiasm and
vigor OF determination, show TO
their greatly admired and be-
loved young congressman that
they are with him heart and
soul, and that they intend TO
fight this political battle with
such unbounded energy. deter
mination and spirit Of "win. ="
that this will prove the most
triumphant victory he has ever
achieved.
Devotion TO BascOm Slemp
personally, and to his political
cause, was the exclusive spirit
and sentiment that pervaded
everything. The high standing
that he has gained i'm the alice
tions and esteem Of his constit-
uents is truly extraordinary,
and without PARALLEL i'm the
state, except in the case Of John
w Daniel Mr.. Slemp's way
onward and upward has been
Travelled and won only by dint
Of the hardest kind OF work on
behalf Of his people. who have
intrusted 10 him the care Of
their interests i'm national az
fairs And it is appreciation of
his vigorous, unceasing labOrs
for them, as well as apprecia
ton of his charming and i'm
pressive personality, which
makes him so universally sue
cessful IN his endeavOrs, that
has won their undivided and
determined loyalty TO him.
The tribute paid 20 Speaker
Cannon by the convention was
as much an evidence of vigor-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27

of Speaker Cannon. The spirit
of those present appeared to be
enthusiastically with "Uncle
joe" and il seemed that the
Ninth District joins strongly in
the wave of friendship and
good will which appears TO be
generally accorded the aged
speaker over the country at this
time.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27
Ovation a, Train.

Congressman Slemp arrived
in Abingdon direct from New
York city on train No. II at 9;4O
o'clock When he stepped from
the Pullman at the depot he
was greeted by the Bristol or
chestTa ana several hundred
enthusiastic delegates, who
gave their leader a rousing ova-
ton. After shaking hands with
the hundreds who crowded
about hmm, Mr.. Slemp repaired
TO his hotel. where for some
time the delegates and promin-
ent party leaders throughout
the district crowded the head
quarters.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27

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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27
ENTHUSIASTIC
CONVENTION.
Continued from first page.

NTTTTIIITITW IIVITI HTNT ITI-V-
gates assembled "Slemp and
victory" was the slogan. aud
the final nomination. in which
all voices chimed in one acclaim
proved the occasion for turning
loose all the enthusiasm and
good cheer that possessed the
throng of delegates and their
friends.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-07-27

One of the very interesting
features OF the Abingdon Con-
sention was the spontaneous
ovation given 60 every mention
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
A Real Cute Crah.

Eugene Blackford. at one time fish commissioner of New York, was stand ing in the door of his office in Fulton market one day when a literary wo- man came up to him and said: MT. Blackford, am gathering material for an article on crabs. Do you think those little crustaceans have the fac ulty of reasoning?"
 "Well, madam" replied Mir Black ford, "I have never given the subject much thought, but have known crabs to do some remarkable things. Last summer I was fishing for founders in Jamaica bay. The water was shallow, and could easily see the bottom. A crab sidled up to my bait. picked up the hook with one claw, took off the bait with the other, ate it and then climbed up the line hand over hand. tumbled into the boat and went nosing around looking for the bait box. If that isn't reason. it certainly is a very high degree of instinct"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
The Scrap Book
A Knowing Dog.

".That mastiff of mine would as lief chew a man to pieces as not" said An drew. adding, "Of course don't mean anybody he knows." ...
 q got 0 fearful fierce dog. too," said Jake, who lived down on the other road. Mine wouldn't hurt nobody he knows, neither. Why, there was day last summer when that dog tore out toward the road so fast that me and my wife couldn't stop him, and we see he was headed for a mite of child that had strayed down the road from the Dickinson place. The child was too scared to cry. The dog was just about to spring at the baby's throat when he stopped short, kind of puzzled like, and went up and sniffed of the baby. All at once he gave loud bark and wagged his tail and jumped around joyous.
 Me and my wife got there as quick as we could and the baby's folks came runnin' down the road at the same time, half scared to death. They turn ed out to be couple who had boarded with us two or three years before, when we lived on the old place. They was on their honeymoon then and got acquainted with the dog. And the dog had recognized that baby as belongin' to them, though he never seen 1t be- fore e"-Cleveland Leader.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
Caught a Tartar.

Mary was a buxom country lass, and her father was an upright deacon in a Connecticut village. Mary's plan of joining the boys and girls in nutting party was frustrated by the unexpeet- ed arrival of q number of the ''breth- ren" on their way to conference, and Mary had to stay at home and get din ner for her fathers clerical guests. Her already ruffied temper was in creased by the reverend visitors them selves, who sat about the stove and in the way.
 One of the good ministers noticed the wrathful impatience and, desiring to rebuke the sinful manifestations, said sternly, Mary. what do you think will be your occupation in hell?"
 Pretty much the same as it is on earth," she replied, cooking for min iSterS." z,szt .sr.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
Knnokinn.

A word and a lift for your fellow Is better than knocking his play, And if you can't speak to him kindly Be square and have nothing to say. A dollar or two to creature
 Far down in the depths of despair Is better than knocking on morals r And preaching lot of hot air. A hope for the glory of heaven
 Is better than doubting the plan Or knocking the plea of salvation Established for God given man.
 t. s J. A. Joyce.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
,1sTRIoT OF CORNWALL, ss., Pro

,ISTRICT OF CORNWALL. ss., Pro bate Court, Dec. 12, 1910.
 Estate of Ludwig Liner, late Of Corn wall in said district. deceased.
 The Executor having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 5th day of January A. D. 1911, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in Cornwall Bridge be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, and this Court directs the Executor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some news paper having circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the town of Cornwall nearest where the deceased last dwelt, at least ten days before said time assigned.
 Certified from Record.
 GEO. R. SMITH, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
The Battle of a Waak-

The battle of week was the great conflict at Tours in which Charles Martel overthrow the Saracens, A. D. 732. The members of the Saracen army are variously estimated at from 100000 to 100000, and the historians say that 375,000 were killed on the field. It is suspected that these fig ures are a gross exaggeration, but it is certain that few battles of history have been either so bloody or so de-
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
She Was Fat,

The small boy had been warned by his nurse as to the awful result of bit ing his nails.
 "If you bite your nails," she said, ''you will swell out like an air balloon and burst"
 The small boy believed, took heed and didn't bite his nails any more. The small boy went to a children's party, where he stood and gazed at the hostess for some minutes in silence. Then he spoke.
 You bite your nails," be said.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
sTockHoLpERs. MEETING

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Canaan National Bank for the election of Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Banking House iu Canaan, Conn, on Tuesday, January 10th, :, 1911, between the hours of D am. and Il 8. m.
 GEORGE ROGER. Cashier. Canaan, Conn, Dec. 5, 1910.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the National Iron Bank Falls Village, Conn. will be holden in their banking rooms at Falls Village, Conn.,, on Tuesday Jan. 10, 1911, from 10 till II o'clock a. m, for the election of directors, for the coming year and for the transaction of any other business proper to come before said 
 DWIGHT E. DEAN, Cashier. Falls Village, Conn, Dec. 6, 1910.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
Getting an Autograph.

Ellis Parker Butler was a clerk in a Muscatine spice mill when Bill Nye came across his horizon. The night MT. Nye showed at that town Butler occupied a seat in the first gallery from the roof. The sad eyed humorist pleased him so that he decided to write for an autograph. He wanted 1t for the front page of his stamp album. A carefully worded epistle brought no re- ply. whereupon the industrious youth wrote another and another. No an- swers. Undaunted, he got line on the route of his celebrity and devel- oped an inspiration somewhat as fol- lows:
 Edgar Wilson Nye, Esq. Planters Hotel, ' St. Louis, Mo-. Dear MT. Nye-I have been writing to you rather consistently. The reason is that I have discovered a new corn cure. I want to name 1t after you and use your picture on the box. l know that you are a busy man. If do not hear from you soon I will consider that you have given your consent. Very respect fully yours. ELLIS P. BUTLER
 By return mail came:
 E. P Butler Muscatine, Ia:
 Sir-Don't you dare to put my picture on any corn salve boxi I most cer- talnly do not give my consent to have the stufr named after me. am commonL ly considered a good natured man, but have a care! You'll know the reason if you don't. EDGAR WILSON WYE. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
The AnqeI.

Wffe-I am trimming up last years hat to save the cost of a new one! Hubby-How good of you! You're a perfect little angel! Wife-Am I? Then give me BIO to buy wings.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15

nISTRICT OF SHARON, ss., Probate D Court, October 29, 1910.
 Estate of Samuel L. Gager late of Sharon, in said district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- auested to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE E GAGER, Administrator.
 Post office address, sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
ABSTRACT OF SHARON, ss. Probate l G Cnn,rt OctnIar oQth 1Ql0

hISIhIUT OH 0EAFbONJ bS. IIUUtbOo AZ Court, October 29th, 1910.
 Estate of Julia l.. Gager late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred 8 recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE E. GAGER, Administrator.
 Post office address, sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15

Bobby North, one of the stars of the Follies of 1910. says: "I don't believe ever had such good whiskey as your Private Stock. How can you sell it for the price?"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15

Al H. Woods. one of America's most famous Theatrical Managers, says Enter my standing order for one gallon of whiskey and one of Swedish Punch each month. I propose tO be a a,steady customer"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
To the General Assembly of the state oi Connecticut. at its January Session, A. D. t9It.

The undersigned hereby petitions your honorable body to extend the time within which the Canaan & Berkshire Tramway Company may organize and construct and complete it's railway, said Company hav- ing been chartered by Resolution passed by the General Assembly of the state of Connecticut, approved June g, 1899, and said Resolution being subsequently, amended by Resolution approved July 27, 1907, and again amended by Resolution approved June 1, 1909.
 Dated at North Canaan, Conn. this 10th day of December, A. D. 1910.
 T. HENRY RORARACK
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
ABSTRACT OF SHARON. ss., Probate Az Court October 29 1910 .a

A| OUUTU, OCUUDtT sJ. IJIU -- " --- ].
 Estate of Margaret 0. Gager late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to GEORGE E. GAGER, Administrators.
 Post office address, sharon. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
LEGAL NOTICES

hISTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate iI Court, October go, 1910.
 Estate Of George W. Gager late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors Of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred q recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- auested to make immediate payment to GEORGE F. GAGER, Adm nistrator.
 Post office address Sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15

E. R. LORRAIN, CONTRACTOR
 and Builder would like to figure
 on your large or small jobs. CANAAN, CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
State of Connecticut. Litchfield County, ss
 North Canaan, December 10, 1910.


 North Canaan. December 10, 1910.
 Upon the application of J. Henry Rora- back to the undersigned, 8 Judge of the Superior Court of the state of Connecticut representing that he is about to petition the General Assembly of the state of Connecticut at its January Session, A. D. 1911, 10 confer upon The Canaan & Berk- shire Tramway Company an extension ol time within which to organize and con- struct and complete it's railw y as author ized to do in an Act incorporating the same and various amendments there o, as will more fully appear in said petition, it is hereby ORDERED that noti of the pendency of this petition be given by pup fishing the same with this order in two consecutive issues of The Connecticut Western News, ainewspaper published and having circulation in said town of North Canaan, the first publication to be on or before the 10th day of December, A. D. 1910. and that said publication shall be sufficient notice of the pendency of said petition to all parties affected thereby and all parties affected thereby are hereby summoned to appear before the General Assembly of the state of Connecticut on the econd day of said session, which said session is to be holden at Hartford and convene on the Wednesday following the first Monday of January, 1911, then and there to show cause, if any they have, why saia petition should not be granted
 ALBERTO T. RoRABACK,
 Judge of the Superior Court.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15

GANCI & GREEN Shaving and Hair Dressing Parlors Ladies and chil- dren's work a speciality.
 Canaan, Conn. "In the Garfield"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
BUSINESS CARDS

THE CANFIELD," CANAAN, Ct An up-to-date hotel. All the mod ern conveniences. Service unsur- passed A step from the station.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-26

you can marry a worthless wretch
like me, if-oh, Jerry!"
She gently freed her hand and
stepped to one side, bending her head
like a bird that pauses alarmed. or
uncertain of its whereabouts, glancing
cautiously up and down the creek.
''Mr. Ardmore," she said, you may
not be aware that when you asked me
to be your wife-and that, take It.
was your intention-you were stand
ing in South Carolina, while / stood
with both feet on the sacred soil OF
the Old North State. Under the cir.
cumstances l do not think your pro-
posal is legal. Moreover, unless you
are quite positive which eye II was
that so far forgot itself as to wink, I
do not think the matter can go fur
ther."
The slightest suggestion OF a smile
played about her lips. but he was
very deerIy troubled, and, seeing this,
her eyes grew grave with kindness.
'Mr. Ardmore, II your muscles Of
locomotion have not been utterly
paralyzed, and II you win leave that
particular state of the union which,
next to Massachusetts, ] most deeply
abhor. will do what can in my poor
weak way-as father says In begin.
ming his best speeches-to assist you
to the answer"
Then for many aeous, when he had
his arms about her, a kiss, which he
had intended for the lips that were so
near. somehow failed OF its destina.
tion, and fell upon what seemed to
him n rose-leaf gone to Heaven, but
which was, in fact, Jerry Danger.
fields left eye, His being tingled with
the most delicious OF intoxications, to
which the clasp of her arms about
his neck added unnecessary though
not unwelcome delight. Then she
drew back and held him away with
her fnger-tips for an instant.
mir. Thomas Ardmore." she said
with inaddening deliberation, 1T might
not be important. but must tell you
in all candor that 1t was the Other
eye"
THE END.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-26

noon he was chagrined to find that
she had gone for a ride over the es-
tate with her father. Gov. Osborne.
Barbara and Griswold. lie went in
pursuit, and to his delight found her
presently sitting alone on a log by
the Raccoon, having dismounted. II
appeared, to rescue a Hedgling robin
whose cries had led her away from
her companions. She pointed out the
nest and directed him TO climb the
tree and restore the bird. This done
he sat down beside her at a point
where the Raccoon curved sweepingly
and swung OF abruptly into a new
course.
81 hope your father didn't scold you
for anything we did" he began,
meekly.
mo: he took It all pretty we'll. and
promised that II l wouldn't tell
mamma what he had been doing
about coming down here with Gov.
Osborne just 10 settle an old score at
poker-mamma doesn't approve OF
cards, you know-that he would make
me N UItntAA VI a btAANA AlAAAlk uOA &c
than the one l now have and he
might even consider a trip abroad
next summer
"Oh, you mustn't go abroad! It's
| it's so lonesome abroad"
How perfectly ridiculous! Has II
never occurred to you that am never
lonesome, not even when I'm alone"
We'll" said Ardmore, who saw that
he was headed for blind alley, I'm
glad your father was not displeased
with our work. It's good thing all
this fuss about the Appleweight peo,
pie Is over or l should be worse than
silly. My mind was not intended for
such heavy work"
81 think you have a good mind, Mr..
Ardmore," said Jerry, with the air of
one who makes concessions. you
really did well in all these troubles,
and you did much better than
thought you would the day hired you
for private secretary. l think l could
safely recommend you to any COVER
nor In need Of assistance"
You talk as though you were get