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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20

Mrs. w. f. Baker will leave
this week for a visit To relatives
in Abingdon, Va.
Mrs. Katie Lindsay has ac-
cepted position with Fuller
Brothers during the rush of the
millinery season.
J a. Nouell announces the
birth of his eighth COR is it the
ninth0 son, lusty twelve
FOUNDER, at Olinger, Va. on
Friday of last week. MIR. and
Mrs. Nouell formerly lived at
this place, where they have
many friends
Mr.. and Mrs. j l.. Bostwick,
| of this place, drove down to
lOlinger Saturday morning, and
spent he day very pleasantly
with friends
} NJ. Goodloe (the bad un)
spent Saturday at Olinger look
ing after Goodloc Brothers in.
terests at that place.
The piano contest is going to
be lively one, and if YOU are
thinking about entering il. do
so at once. You may win first
prize.
Attorney \. X Morrison spent
a few days last week in Gate
City on professional business.
General r.. a. Ayers is to de.
liver AN address at the Appa-
lachian Exposition, his subject
being the "Resources of South
west Virginia" No man could
have been selected who is better
fitted for the task.
Revs. Wagner and Lee closed
a very successful revival at
East Stone Gap last week. oyer
a hundred persons were con
verted during the meeting
Miss Edna Gnly spent Satur-
day and Sunday at Jonesville.
Ernest b. Agee, of Gary, w.
Va, spent Sunday in the Gap,
and left Monday morning for
Clifton Forge, where he viii be
married this evening (Wednes-
day to Miss Timborlake, a
teacher in the public school at
this place last year. Mr.. w. II.
Polly and sister, Miss Eliza
beth, accompanied him.
w. S. Beverley has charge OF
the express and telegraph Office
while w. IL. Polly, the regular
agent, is away attending the
Agee-Timberlake wedding.
Y. w Prater, of Knoxville,
arrived Monday to take charge
of matchmaking the road from
the Lee county line to East
Stone Gap for X. l.. Peters, who
has the contract. y quarry
from which rock will he secured
will be developed near the Lee
county line.
Mrs. E. Il. Goodloe and sis.
ter, Mrs. Hooks, of Atlanta
will leave this week for an ex
tended visit, via Cincinnati, fol
several Northern points of in.
terest.
i Miss Margaret Bum returne,
Sunday night from Bristol!
where she accompanied her sis
ter, Miss Mary, who entered
school at Virginia Intermon
College last week.
All the South has read Au
gusta j. Evans most popula
book, "St. Elmo" They will
shortly have an opportunity o
witnessing a beautiful pla,
made from this book. Nei
, 'rwomey is the play wright VIII
2 has made the dramatizatior
D At School Auditorium Saturda
night, September %.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20
FnR rnIINrY CLERk

h lur NorFHs on WISE CorNrY,
hereby announce myself a candidate
II the Office Of County Court Clcrk
srWise Comfy OF the election To he held
j Noyembc 2. 1911 IL am elected to
oillce shall perform the duties of
ieoidco 20 the best of my ability, using
d. MOST modern and up-to-dato system
q keeping the records and inlcxing the
sml ihar can Ice had Anything that
lly be done for me in this election VIII
! highly appreciated
w ID. MCNEIL.
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ENTERTAINED AT CARDS

Mrs Karl Stoehr entertained
six tables at bridge very de-
lightfully Friday afternoon.
Miss Minnie Fox also enter
tanned six tables at bridge Sat
urday evening.
We regret that for lack of
space we cannot give n fuller
account of these enjoyable af-
fairs in this issue.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20

sAlSIUl Bookkeeping
NTY Higher Accounting
" ,n,uroc Shorthand
6ySlntSS Typewritlng
pDLLEGE Telegraphy
81 BRISTOL. TEWW.-vA.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
JAS. MARITIME
WINNER AGAIN
Senator Bailey Strikes a
Snag This Time.
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

Washington, Aug. 6:-Once again
Senator MARITIME crossed swords with
Senator Bailey, of Texas, and VOLS
ted him IN no uncertain manner.
And this time, 1t was before the open
Senate, and was occasioned by the re-
marks made some time ago by the
Texan attacking the late Robert j.
Walker, Secretary Of the Treasury
during the administration of Prest-
dent Polk, and the endeavor of Sen
ator MARITIME to have read into the
Congressional Record a letter from
General Duncan S. Walker, of Hobo
ken, New Jersey, a son Of Robert
Walker, in defense of the latter.
After the letter had been read Sen
ator Bailey moved that it be expung-
ed from the Record as 1t seemed
small and mean. This motion caused
considerable debate by various sena-
tors in which Senator MARITIME took
the lead. He said:
"Mr. President, l trust that the
Senator's motion will not prevail. l
read Is not only a touching and forci-
BILE tribute from a loyal and loving
son, but a splendid defense of a low
ing father. l insist that the sheer
statement of the Senator from Texas
that it is untrue Is not adequate.
These assertions are made by a gen.
tleman responsible for all he says,
an honored and dign1fed son of the
Commonwealth which l represent.
~ submit further, Mr.. President,
that l thought the distinguished Sem
ator went out Of his way to traduce
and make small the memory of that
great Democrat, and public servant,
the Honorable Robert J. Walker,
when he came in the day after his
first speech on reciprocity and offer
ed further data in the way of a
pamphlet to prove that this gentle
mar who had done honored service
CONTINUED on page 80
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
IS MENTIONED
FOR ASSEMBLY
Peter A. Peterson Likely Can
didate--Is interviewed.

Rumors have been circulated
since the friendly primary balloting
at the Young Mems Republican Club
the name of Lawyer Peter A. Peter
son with an assembly boom for the
fall election. The boost is rapidly
growing about Republican headquar-
ters and Mr.. Peterson was interview
ed today, by an EVENING NEWS
reporter, concerning the reports Of
his candidacy.
Mr.. Peterson, who is connected
with the movement to establish a
branch of the Y. NJ. c. A, In this
city, appeared surprised at the
rumors connecting his name with
any political office in November. He
said he had not been approached re-
garding the nomination for assembly
or any other office and, under no
conditions would consider the Re
publican nomination unless endorsed
by the entire party.
John F. Ten Brock has been
spoken of for the nomination but
will probably decline and accept the
Republican nomination for alder
man-at-large as opponent of Will
liam D. Voorhees,, the present in
cumbent, who will be Endorsed by
the Democrats again. Mr.. Ten
Brock was defeated for the assem-
bly, last year. His withdrawal from
the ace will greatly strengthen Mr..
Peterson's chances, local politicians
believe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
M. |. SHANNON
IS HERE AGAIN
Theatrical Firm Making Good
Shows on Road.

Michael L. Shannon, who with
William j. Counihan OWL the for
mer Majestic theatre in Madison
n spent a few hours here yes
terday looking over the playhouse
and incidentally renewing old &C
ouaintances. He viewed a few minor
repairs and changes made in the
theatre building, now leased by the
Proctor firm, and after the inspec-
ton pronounced 1t IN tip-top shape.
He approved OF several roof repairs.
Messrs. Shannon and C~ounihan
have Offices over George NJ. Cohan's
theatre at Broadway and Forty-thtrd
street. They are at present prepar-
ing to send two 1rst-class b~urlesQue
companies on the road in what is
known as the western wheel That
includes a circle of big cities in the
west. They are scheduled to open
August % in Kansas City and then
begin in the eastern wheel OF big
cities.
The firm is also busily engaged
with It's theatrical interests in Plain
field. Messrs. Counihan and Shan
non have a number OF show compa-
MES on the road, but the new ones
give promise of being the top
notchers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
ON LAST LAP
OF LONG WALK
Fred A. Orr Arrives Here
From Charlotte, N. C.

On his last lap to the big City,
from way down Charlotte, North
Carolina, way, Fred A. Orr passed
through here last midnight and took
the 12:45 o'clock f~erryboat for Tot
tenville, where he again assumed
charge of the business end of a
w~heelbarrow and showed the vehicle
into New York five days before
schedule time. He has accomplished
his feat without serious mishap, al
though in Virginia he sustained a
badly injured leg. Mr.. Orr left
Charlotte on July 4, amid the crack
ling of firecrackers, bearing a letter
from Mayor Bland, of that city, to
Hon. Mr.. Gaynor, of New York.
Mr.. Orr said the going on the
start was fine but in later days it
became wearisome, because progress
siye merchants instituted the prac-
tice of lacking their business cards
on the wheelbarrow, which added
considerable to the burden. At
Trenton, however, a gentleman var
led the procedure by cutting his in
itiaIs in the vehicle, which helped
ONE
Several members of the midnight
crew at the ferry house last night
were amused by Traveller Orr's fol-
lowing narration of how a colored
mar bumped into him in the north
ern part of the city: And he got
away befo' l could reach him." COM
planned Mr.. Orr. why, in ma coun-
try he could badly have lived after
that. That niggah hadn't bette
bump me again"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
C0hFESSES To
THE R0BBER|ES
John Fisher, of Penn Street
Says He Is Man Who
BurgIarized Places.
Is ALLEGED DEGENERATE
Entered Stores in Smith
Street, Calvin
Does Some Clever Work.

John Fisher, twenty-three years
old, who lives in Penn street, adj
judged by the police to be a degen-
crate, was arrested by Patrolman
William Calvin this TJrning and
confessed that he entered and
robbed the confectionery store Of
Carl Won Spreckelsen, the stationery
store of William R. McCready and
the saloon of Emil .Bohnsack, in
Smith street, last Tuesday night.
He says he stole a dollar in loose
change from two cash registers in
the confectionery store, some blank
notebooks, whistles and playing
cards together with a po~cketknife
from Mr.. McCready's store, half a
box of cheap cigars and a package
Of playing cards from Mr.. BONN
sacks saloon. He was locked up
after arraignment to await disposi-
ton. 1t is likely he will be sent to
some institution for c~aretaking.
Clever Detective Work.
The arrest was made after a bit
of clever detective work had been
executed by Patrolman Calvin. The
officer worked on the case since the
robberies and at 5:55 o'clock this
morning he went with Roundsman
Morris to Fishers home, aroused
him from bed and locked him up.
He confessed to the officers that he
had entered the places and said a
portion of the loot was to be found
under a chicken coop In his back
yard. The policemen went there and
found three packages Of playing
nopJd thran 1orpn ond fhran email
blank notebooks, a pocketknife and
a box of toy whistles In a cigar box.
Fisher Is declared to have told the
police officials hat he took two
quarters from one cash register and
fifty cents In nickels and dimes from
another in Won Spreckelsen's place.
The money and cigars were gone.
Arraigned this Morning.
Fisher was arraigned before Re
corder Henry w. Kehoe at 8 o'clock
this morning. He at once pleaded
guilty to anterius the three places
and was locked up on a charge of
robbery preferred by William r. Nc
Cready. The prisoner said he was
drunk when he robbed the places.
half a box of Monmouth Belle
cigars and a package of used playing
cards had been removed from Bohn-
sacks place. He did not miss the
property and Mr.. McCready did not
miss the goods taken from his place.
Mrs. Won Spreckelsen said Wednes-
day that So had been removed from
the confectionery store. Entrance
In each case was gained by breaking
rear windows. Fisher declared he
broke the glass with his hands and
displayed cuts on them to prove his
claim.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
WILL SUE TO
RECOVER DOG
Action Against Mayor Mich
aeI Welsh of South Amboy
Has Been Started.
IN LOCAL DISTRICT COURT
Hugh McCoIlum Says Mayor
Has His Canine--TeIls of
Recent Trip.

-
Hugh MCCollum, q local bicycle
dealer, has filed a suit in r%eplevin
South Amboy, to recover a brown
mastiff dog which he claims was sto-
len from his home in Roosevelt about
a year ago. The action will most
likely be tried in the district court
next week, at which time 1t will be
definitely settled as to whether or
not the dog Mayor Welsh has be-
longs to Mr.. McCollum, and il it
must be returned to the latter.
Mr.. McCollum claims he has posi-
lively identified the dog as the one
which was stolen from his place last
August. He declares having seen it
in Mr.. Welsh's place, examined it's
teeth and proved otherwise that it
belonged to him. At one time he
declares he asked the South Amboy
executive for the animal after he
had proved ownership and Mr.. Welsh
told him to take it. AS Mr.. McCol-
lum was on a motorcycle he could
not conveniently take it along, SO he
left it until a day or SO later.
He declares that when he then
went and asked for the dog he was
refused It. Later he coaxed the dog
with him and when half way across
the county bridge between this city
and South Amboy, he states Thorn
as Monaghan, a South Amboy police
officer, and Ollie Welsh, the mayors
son, came along and took it from
him.
Thomas Brown, who represents
Mr.. McCollum, has prepared papers
and filed them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
JOKE
SOUTH RIVER
Mayor of DuneIler=AahRRseoed
Out of 81.
Special to the vENING HEws.

-PSIHHl ~ 80 - - &" ~ ~
South River, Aug Almost the
entire borough is laughing about the
incident that befell Mayor Sanford,
of D~unellen, here the past week. He
was buncoed out of 81 but he had
a barrel of fun, as did those who got
1t, and he promises to give the mis-
creants more enjoyment before long.
A familiar character, known as
Charley, the blacksmith" is out
the same 81, which was due him for
watching Mayor Sanford's launch,
and Cockney George, Jack McLough-
lin and Jack Graham, three rough
looking longshOremen, are in a dol
lars worth of beer.
1t all happened a few days ago,
when Mr.. Sanford with q fishing
launch. They were headed for Rari-
tan Bay and Highlands, but because
of the pilots unfamiliarity with the
channel in Raritan river, they de-
cided to put up here one night. They
locked and finding Charley" near
by, the Dunellen executive asked
him to watch the boat for the night,
for which he was to receive 81, while
the members Of the party went to
the Washington Hotel.
When the party returned to the
vessel In the morning, Charley" had
stepped away for a few minutes, and
finding the three longshoremen ear
by, the mayor is declared TO have
asked one OF them, Cockney George,
if he wanted to be paid for watch
ing the vessel. George joyfully &C
cepted the bean" and departed with
a can, which was rushed" as long
as the modest fund lasted. The long
shoremen were enjoying the liquid
when Charley" appeared to raise q
row because he wanted his dollar.
Mayor Sanford then bounced upon
the longshoremen. it is declared, and
stated he would soon show them who
he was.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
ARREST THREE MEN on
CHARGE OF ASSAULT

Gus Gunkel, thtrty-two years old.
of Prospect street; Robert Deitz,
twenty-five years old, Of 395 Market
street; and Dennis Quish, twenty
years old, OF PSI Watson avenue,
we're arrested by Detectives Huff
and Long yesterday on a charge of
assault and battery preferred by
Marein Ciecko, of Sayreville. 1t is
declared they abused the complain
ant and took money from him. AS
Ciecko was not present the case was
adjourned from last night until
Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
COLLECTOR TO
TAKE OFFICE.
c. Asa Francis Expects to
Be in Charge of Custom
House Shortly.
is PLANNING HIS WORK
Has Not Received Commits
sion Yet--WiII Continue TO
Live at Long Branch.

Although he has not as yet re-
cetved official notice Of his appoint
ment by President William II. Taft
and confirmation by the United
States Senate, as collector of the port
of Perth Amboy to succeed Robert
Carson, of New Brunswick, c. asa
Francis, Of Long Branch, said today
over the telephone that he is rapidly
completing plans to take charge Of
the local custom house.
Collector Francis refused to COM
nit himself regarding a change of
residence, preferrlng TO remain loyal
to his old home in the seaside city
for the present. He averred, how
ever, that he expects to be right OF
the Job" and If necessary to the cul-
mination of his efforts, will take up
his residence in this city. Mr.. Fran
els has extensive real estate hold
ings in Long Branch, including a
beautiful private residence, and he
does not desire to move to this city
at the present time. ,
Robert Carson, present collector,
said yesterday the newly appointed
successor can take charge at any
time, under the law, as the Office is
IN the hold over column. The fs-
cal year ended in June, Sc Carson
has enjoyed a year and a few months
more of the coIlectorship than he Y
pected.
Upon the receipt of his confrma-
ton from the Treasury Department
at Washington, D. c., Mr.. Francis
will make out a bond and return
same to the capitol's officials. II
confirmed, the bond viii be returned
to the new collector and he will at
once take the oath of Office and as
| sumo charge. Mr.. Carson's bond
was for $4,000, and Mr.. Francis is
Of the opinion no increase viii be
requested.
AS to the present Office force, Mr..
Francis was questioned by the
EVENING NEWS mar regarding
changes at the local Office, but called
attention to the Civil Service law and
Uniformed the Questioner that the en-
tire corpgiA under this provision. L
ports OF -ep~-ean "a m
to tn,,A Rsnsas -,
1 b0n7s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
FOOT is BADLY
CUT WITH ADJ
William McGregor Injured at
Browns Shipyard.

William McGregor, about forty
FIVE years old, Of High street, this
city, a ship carpenter employed at A.
c. Brown & Sons shipyard, at the
foot of Amboy avenue, Tottenyille,
while at work at that place about i
o'clock yesterday afternoon, cut his
left leg with an ADJ, which he was
using. DR.. R. E. Meyers, Of Johnson
avenue, Tottenyille, who was called,
had to take several stitches In the
wound. Mr.. McGregor had to be
brought home in a carriage and Is
now confined to the house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
A NEW RECORD
FOR ALTITUDE
speoial bv United Press Wire.

Etampes, France, Aug. 5:-A new
worlds altitude record of IL 1852
feet was made today by Captain Fee
lix, in an aeroplane. 1t took him one
hour and three minutes to ascend
and twelve minutes to descend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
YOUTH is
FINED FOR ACTIONS

John Clemen, nineteen years old,
of Sewaren, arrested yesterday on q
charge OF disorderly conduct, it be-
ing claimed he participated In q fight
on Laurie street, was fined IS by
Recorder Henry W. Kehoe last
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
Held on Serious Charge.

Steve Meyer, eighteen years old,
of Woodbridge, arrested yesterday
on a serious charge, was arraigned
before Recorder Henry W. Kehoe
last night and ordered to pay 81 a
week towards the support of a child.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
DIDN'T WANT FARMERS
TO HAVE FREE STANDS

1t was reported to the police yes
terday that George Houser would
not allow farmers to place rigs in
front of his place near the open
market unless they each paid him
fifty cents. Patrolman Quinlan in
vestigated and found that Houser
did make that charge to one farmer
and refused others permission to
place their wagons with fruits and
vegetables in front of his place in
New Brunswick avenue
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
BIG AIR RACE
IS BEING HELD

Special BY United Press Wire.
New York, Aug. 6:-The three
aviators in the New York to PhiIa-
delphia race will leave Governors
Island at loon. They will be over
Perth Amboy at 1890.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
REPORTS HIS
WHEEL STOLEN

Nels Petersen. a contractor, a
reported to the police that his blcy-
Gle was stolen from Amboy avenue
and Washington street, yesterday al
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
YOUR SHIRT BOSOMs.

Fit comfortably when we launder
them. Your attached cuffs too, are
ironed firm and stiff. Shaped to fit
your wrist and given a finish equal
to that OF your collar. Try us.
RARITAN LAUNDRY.
40 Smith st.
Tel. 147-L.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05
The Rantists During August.

During the month OF August,
while Rev. William H. Bawdeu, the
pastor Of the First Baptist church,
Is ava on his vacation. Rev. Z. B.
Freeman, pastor of the Pearl Street
Baptist church, of Bridgeton. will be
the preacher. Mr.. Freeman supplied
the pulpit one Sunday a year and a
half ago. during Mr. Bawden's alb
sence, and was very acceptabEy
heard BY the people. During~oe
month the morning service alone
will be maintained. at 1890, the
evening service being omitted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

AUTOMOBILES FOE RENT.
Parties taken anywhere day or
night. G. A. Sexton, 10 Smith st.
Phone 181.
22586-T-10-tf"
EVENING NEW covers the field.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

II you do not read the NEWS
every day you miss a great deal
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

Lost-A beneficial certificate of the
Polish Roman Catholic church Of
America on State street, August 4th,
between Hall avenue and St, Steph-
ems Polish church. Finder please re-
turn TO Martin Parish, 521 State ST.
232T9-S-5-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-05

WEATHER
ned cloudy and I'M
settled tonight and
Sunday. Moderate
variable winds to
southerly-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-01-26
+ annIn.

H. D. Tinnin and w. H. Slaughter
are on the sick list.
w. H. Morley is home again after
several weeks absence.
Miss Minnie Blough has returned to
Madison Station after pleasant stay
with her parents.
DR.. Watson has had the pleasure of a
visit from his mother and brother
|. @. Brown went to town Friday on
business
/ J. ]. Wilmington made his regular
business trip to Jackson.
]. N. Slaughter went to Canton on
business last Tuesday.
The music class is progressing nicely
Mrs. w. H. Watson being the teacher.
Rev. j. F. Campbell went to Jackson
Monday, and was accompanied home by
his sister, Miss Maggie Belle, who has
come to attend school
Miss Grace Buchanan spent from Friday
until Sunday, the guest of Miss Gladys
Tinnin
Miss Eva Williams, c. c. Rouse and
c. ]. Williams, of Langford, were over
Wednesday evening to attend prayermeet,
ing. All come again.
]. A. McLaurin, of Jackson, was here
Sunday shaking hands with his many
friends
Miss Isle Owen Latham spent from Fri
day afternoon until Sunday the guest of
Miss Minnie Brown.
H. R. White, Luther, Fannie and Maude
Wilmington, w. j. Wilmington and wife
went to j. w. Faulkenberry's to eat tur
key ounday.
Hugh d. Baker, of Pisgah, was pleas
ant caller at his uncle r. c. Latham's
sunday
Mrs. w. B. Allen, Pat, Annie, Mr. and
Mrs. L. NJ. Moss spent Sunday at the
home foMr and Mrs. Quinby's of Bran
don.
Mrs Latham and son, Rufus, went to
Langford Friday to purchase some Rhode
Island Red chickens.
Misses Kate and Minnie Slaughter had
a delightful visit to their cousin, Miss
Ella Morley.
The men are quite busy helping Hemby
White to build his barn, which will soon
be ready for use.
Prof @. H. Sheriff., J. H. Stevenson,
W.~-B. Nicholson, S. w. Tinnin, w. B.
Allen, r c. Latham were all in Brandon
the past week.
Mr.. Campbell is the guest of his son,
Rev. ]. F. Campbell this week.
Mrs. J. ~ Slaughter, accomp anied by
her little daughter, Emma Maude, was
the guest Of Mrs. c. H.. Horne Saturday
and Sunday.
E. L. Ferguson visited several days
last week in Jackson among friends and
relatives.