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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
Vegetable Matter in the Soil.

w o have noticed recently
that the people of the county in
some instances burn off their
broom sage fields and fields
covered over with weeds and
leaves before blowing, as it is
easier to run the plow after the
weeds have been destroyed. 1t
does make it easier to run tho
plow but it destoys the vegeta-
ble matter of the soil and rend.
ers it much poorer. No infer
tile soil can be made fer
tile without vegetable matter.
We must apply this vegetable
matter directly as stable ma
nure or other litter, or we mus /
grow crops and turn them un-
der as clover, peas, etc. When
n farmer burns his vegetable
matter off the surface of the
soil the larger part of the plant
food contained in the vegeta-
bic matter escapes into the at
mosphere, and the water hold
ing capacity of the soil is great
~ lesscned The humus or de
caying vegetable matter makes
soil open and porous and ena-
blcs it to hold water for the use
of crops. We noticed n livery
man in Norton who was filling
II deep wheel rut near his barn
with stable manure. We hope
that the farmers of the county
will buy this and not allow it
10 be wasted in this way Farm
ers and stable men should use
large amounts of bedding i'm
stalls, such as sawdust, leaves,
straw, etc. This bedding serves
II double purpose as it absorbs
the liquid manure, which is far
more valuable, pound for pound
than the solid and adds direct.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
]. c. Kilbourne Found Dead
At Appalachia.

j. c. Kilbourne, aged 60,
brother of e c. and Geo. Xii.
bourn, of Appalachia, was found
dead Saturday morning at that
place, near the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. Roda Coutls, whore
he was staying. \ few bruis
es were visible on the head but
it is not known exactly how
death came.
Mr.. Kilbourne left the home
of his sister, about $50 O'Clock
Friday afternoon to look after
his corn field close and his i'm.
mediate return did not cause
any alarm thinking he had de-
cided to spend the night with
other relatives. \ search was
made Saturday morning and
his body was found near the
corn field by fence. 1t is
thought that while crossing the
fence he fell violently on the
ground, causing conclusion of
the brain.
The deceased was a cousin of
our townsman, w. b. Kilbourn
and was born and raised in The
vicinity of Appalachin, but
moved to Indiana about 81
years ago, and had been out
here for the past few months
on a visit to his old home place.
The deceased i s survived bv
one son and two daughters, all
of Indiana, who were unable to
be here in time for the funeral
Funeral service We're conduct
ed by Rev. Williams, of the NJ
II. Church Monday afternoon
and the remains were laid tc
rest in the old Kilbourne grave
yard.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
N. & W. Sued for 100000.

Claiming sixty thousand dol.
lars damages, Mrs. Louella
Gillespie, as administrators for
the estate Of her husband, A
II. Gillespie, has filed suit in
the federal court against the
Norfolk and Western Railway.
Gillespie was one of the engin-
GERS on double header freight
train which derailed at Cleve-
land, Russell county, June s,
last, causing the death of two
trainmen and two women into
whose home the derailed loco
motive crashed after it left the
track.
The wreck out of which the
suit grows was one of the worst
in many years on the Clinch
Valley. a fast merchandise
freight train pulled by two loco
motives was bound from Blue
field to Norton. While ap.
preaching the station at Cleve-
land the engine jumped the
rails and plunged down an EN-
bankment and into the house
of Mrs. Owens and her daugh.
ter. Both the women were kill
ed outright, as were engineer
Gillespie and fireman Stewart.
1t is understood that the
plaintiff will content that the
accident was due to bad track
conditions and the railway will
probably contend that the speed
of the train had much to dc
with the disaster. This is one
of the heaviest claims for dam
ages of personal injury or death
ever filed in the court in this
section.-Roanoke World News
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
Gen. Ayers Residence Burned

The residence of Gen. h. A.
Ayers, at Holston Springs. in
Scott County, where the Gener-
al and family have been living
since last spring, burned on
Tuesday afternoon, together
with all of HIS household effects
The fire originated in the hot
air heating system. This was
one of the finest colonial homes
in the state, and was built be-.
fore the war at cost of about
$4,000. the loss, we under
stand, is partially covered by
insurance.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
District Institute.

The Big Stone Gap District
Institute OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South,
will be held at the Methods,
Church here, tonight (Wednes-
day) and continuing through
Thursday aud Friday.
All the ministers of the dis
trict will be here, Rev. j w,
Perry, ID. D., will deliver sever
al addresses, which will cover
a wide range of live topics.
The public is cordially invit-
ed TO attend all of the meetings
which will begin at 1880 to-
night.
Eugene Brown, of Middles.
boro, visited relatives in the
Gap Sunday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

There is Il liquor dive on the
Virginia and Kentucky State
Line, near Pound Gap, known
as the Cumberland Express
Company, which receives and
dispenses liquors high-handed
and free handed One half of
the building is in Virginia and
the other half in Kentucky
Our court officials and the court
officials of Letcher County
should make a joint raid and
the Sheriff of Wise and the
Sheriff of Letcher apply the
torch to his end of this motor
ious "shack. Morton News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
N S&z.X{ NaIto!hsgsMesteta
Schedule in Effect
Nav d lQf3

May Do 1913.
LEAVE NORTO N-7OO a. m lor
Lynchburg and intermediate sta
tions Pullman sleeper Blueheld to
Philadelphia via Ilagerstown. and
Pullman sleeper Roanoke 10 Rich
mond and Norfolk Also connections
at liluciicld with trains Westbouud
Pullman sleeper to Cincinnati and
Columbus
LEAVE NORTON-2:3 0 p. IN. for points
North, East and Yves,
LEAVE BRlSTOL-Daily. G.S0 a m.
for East Radford. Roanoke, Lynch
burg, Petersburg, Richmond and
Norfolk. Pullman Paror Car to
Richmond Gale Car Roanoke and
iIagerstown Pullman sleeper RoA-
noke 10 New York yia llageRtowu
and Harrisburg.
5;lj p. m for Norfolk and intermediate
points, Pullman Slcepers To Norfolk
| ;}2 p. IN. and 80 p. M limited solid
trains with pullman slcepen 10 Wash
ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York via l.ynchburg. Does NOT
make local stops
l2:l1 p m. daily for all points between
Bristol and lynchburg Connects At
Walton nj J.iO D. III. with me ~
Louis Express for all points west aud
northwest.
If yon are thinking of taking a M
YOU want quotations, cheapest fare re-
liable and correct information as q
routes, train schedules, the most comfort
able and quickest way White ana ih'
information is yours for the asking, ~"'
one of our complete Map Folders.
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

Judge Charles T. Duncan, of
Jonesville, was in town last
Friday practicing law in Squire
Hurts court. He is strong
supporter of Judge T. NJ. Fui
ton for n place on the Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals.
Norton News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

Expec, 10 be married soon. and the
father, of the girl am to marry demands
medical certificate WIN Won kindly
recommend reliso'e phSsioianY Do YOU
.h!nk the father has the right to demand
this of melville.
The father certainly has this
right. Why not ask him To
suggest a physician whom he
considers reliable?-Cincinnati
Post.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

There will be services al the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday morning at IL O'clock
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
Notice.

The penalty on Town Taxes
has been extended to January
LIST. Call and pay your taxes
and save > per cent.
p. II. Barron, Treasurer.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

Rev. j. b. Craft hopes to be
able to hold the regular services
at the Baptist Church Sunday
morning and evening.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

WILL RELIEVE NERVOUS DEPRESSION
AND LOW Spirits.
Inc Old STANDARD general strengthening tunin
GROVES YAHINLH18 chill TONIC, aronaaB the
liver 70 action, drives out Malaria and builds mp tho
gystom A sure Appetizer and aid 70 digestion
for adults and children. 90 COnta
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29
Eeeaped. but without nootY.

A wealthy Swiss merchant at Laus-
anne has Just outwltted thieves who
sent to him a letter demanding that a
large sum of money should be brought
to a certain place. and threatening TO
murder him II he refused to send t.
He informed the police. and a trap
was set A servant carrying a packet
OF worthless paper. went to the ap-
pointed place-a railway station where
an express train stops for a short
while, When the train. arrived e wo-
man dashed out Of a frst-class COM
partment. snatched the packet from
the servants hands. ana %re-entered the
train, The train, which usually starts
from the station within a few minutes
Of the arrival, was delayed by ar
rangement and the detective entered
They found the compartment empty.
with the door on the side furthest
from the platform wide open. They
saw the woman enter a motor-car con
tanning three men. which raced away.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

what q position for you and mel
What win you do for me-the engine
Is shaking loose from the chassis, By
the feellng3 Get your tools"
Don't try to talk. have sent FOX
a DOCTOR" soothed Floyd. you are
al right Here" q hand was slipped
behind his head. a glass Of water held
to his lips. Drink fhia."
"You might havo been a nurse,
stanton wandered %dreamily, Your
sister couldn't do better. And you're
so nonsensically goodlocfingl Floyd,
the feverishly brilliant yes flashes
wide, what Is your sisters nameG"
"Jessica."
"Jcssc-Jeasice3"
I'VE are twinsi I told you that
They named us 80 pu%rposely."
The heavy white bandage encircliDg
his mechanician's left arm caught the
patients failing attention.
You've had a bad day; 80 home
and rest" gasped Stanton the brute,
before things slipped from his ken.
CTO BE cONTINUED)
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29
sHREWD IDEA OF DIPLOMAT
Where Russian OFFICER Of Embassy
Proved More Than a Match
for Abdul Hamld.

Diplomatists abroad tell how a dis
tinguished member Of the Russian
CORPS diplomatique cleverly outwitted
Abdul Hamid, the late Sultan Of Tur-
key. The Russian displayed a curious
ingenuity in introducing the business
OF his country IN the guise Of personal
pleasure.
It appears that the Sultan had abso.
lutely refused to grant an audience to
any member Of the diplomatic body at
Constantlnople and that during the
period IN question Abdul Hamid spent
the greater part Of his time IN cock
fighting, an amusement whereof he
a p~assionately fond.
The Russian heard that his imperial
majesty stood in need OF fresh birds
to supply the place Of those killed in
fight, whereupon the willy Muscovite
procured a hne-looking white fowl Of
the barnyard species. caused It to be
trimmed and spurred to resemble q
~gamecock. and sent It in a richly deco
rated cage to the Sultan.
Tho ruse was successful, but the
Sultan, at first delighted with the gift,
soon sent for the diplomatist to ex-
plain, II he could, why his bird had
shown no inclination to fight. The
Russian went. examined the bird In
the presence of Abdul Hamid. and
with great establishment and regret
acknowledged that II was quite unable
to cope with the royal %gamecocksI
which were undoubtedly Of a. superior
breed.
A conference followed on the subject
OF gamecocks in general; and when
this was finished the Muscovite sue
ceeded in drawing the Sultan in a
mood for conversation of a different
character, and In time adroitly intro.
duced the political matter he had 30
long awaited an opportunity to discuss
After a long Interview he returned ia
his embassy triumphant over his col.
leagues.-Harper's Weekly.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

Of seasickness that left me too weak
to stand. I've got the headache yet "
His voice died out; he had a vague
impression Of Floyd starting up and
coming toward him.
Il had to make the doctor steady
me with some drug so ] could race,
he resumed abruptly. Tim brute
enough without that in me. Floyd"
"Hush, try to rest urged his mech.
anician's earnest young voice across
the mist
'rm tired" he conceded.
Il seemed TO him a long time after.
ward that a sensation OF exquisite
coolness extinguinhod the hamelibe
pain binding his temples, although the
rich sunset glow was siill IN the room
when he opened his eyes,. Floyd was
bending over him. bathing his fore
head with light. nrm touches. Stan.
tho savage irritabliiiy Of q strong man
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

"Bl0ydl" he painted. Floyd
Floyd was already rising to one
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29
sYNoPsIs.

at the beginning OF great automobile
race the mechaniclan Of the Mercury,
btanton's machine. drops dead. Strange
youth. Jesse Floyd, volunteers. and u ac-
cepted. In the rest during the twenty
four hour race Stanton meets a stranger,
Miss Carlisle, who Introduces herself. The
Mercury wins race. Stanton receives
hoWers from Miss Carlisle. which he ig-
nores. Stanton meets Miss Carlisle on a
train. They alight to take walk, and
train leaves. Stanton and Miss Carlisle
follow in auto. Accident by which San
ton Is hurt IS mysterious. Floyd, at lunch
with Stanton, tells OF his boyhoOd. stan
ton again meets Miss Carlisle n they
dine together. Stanton comes 20 track
sick. but makes race.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

In case Of a sudden leak. when II
ia difficult to get a plumber quickly,
turn or the water ahd mix some com
mon yellow soap and whiting with just
enough water TO make a thick paste
Il win be found to do temporarily AZ
well as solder provided you turn
the water on again rather slowly, as
q sudden rush might force It out
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

out OF every thousand OF those
whose occupations calls for constant
work IN dusty quarters, iye die OF con
sumption. according to German official
figures; whereas among those who are
not exposed to the action Of dust only
two out of a thousand die OF the dis
ease named.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

"Td like TO-" vas tho humble sur
render. Like q woman. Floyd yielded
to a superior viii: like a man, there
we're no email reservations In his
yielding.
There was q taxicab waiting; to Il
Stanton led the way.
The destination was one Of the
large hotels Of the city, and neither
Of the companions were dressed for
the public dining-roOm. In the
gu~est-crowded lobby Stanton paused
to order dinner sent to his W apart
ment. pc fectly Indifferent to the SEN
satlon caused by their entrance.
you are unwell, slr7" the clerk
vontured, regarding him wide-eyed
mo-" he denied laconically.
But he looked far more fatigued
than his comparatively frail mechan-
ician, nevertheless. Fatigued. and III
you didn't hurt yourself in u up
set, ! hope" Floyd said with anxiety,
when they were aions in the stir. Inn
personal hotel room.
mo. ] had a bad night Of II" Stan
ton explained. He sat down In an
armchair. resting his head against @e
cushioned hack. Make yourself com
Portable as you can, Floyd. There is
nothing the matter with me-thero
can't be, / never was sick a day since
/ can remember. Probably l need
feeding; I've eaten nothing ~ince that
COMPOUNDED dinner last evening. and
It is nearly six o'clock now"
But, after all, when the food was
brought, Stanton could eat none Of
It; although maintaining a pretense
Of doing so, which forbade his com
panion to comment upon the fact.
Were you feeling III yesterday"
Floyd inquired, when the last course
was removed and they were left to
themselves. His own bearing was less
assured than usual, his gaiety subdued
to Quietness almost savoring Of tim
idity.
mot until evening, after dinner"
The mechanician looked at him,
started TO speak, checked himself, and
at last impulsively put the indiscreet
question:
DO you mind telling me where you
dinedf"
"Of course not" Stanton returned,
without a trace Of hesitation. with
Mr.. Carlisle Of the tire company.
and his daughter. They are here for
the races He wanted to talk tires to
me. Heaven knows why. We didn't
get very far; after Miss Carlisle left
US / began to feel so sick that / ex-
cused myself and got away to the
nsarest doctor"
Floyd turned his head, and caught
his breath In a brief. quick sigh. When
he looked back at his host. his candtd
eyes were clearer and more gentle
than they had been since the assist
ant manager had given the account Of
stanton's amazing disappearance.
Acute indigestion, your doctor
called your attack"
Something like It."
Miss Carlisle doesn't seem to be
a lucky companion" Floyd observed
dryly. "She made you miss your train
here, you came near breaking your
wrist with her car. and her dinner
seems to have poisoned you. What
did she give you, lobster and Ice
cream?"
NO hardly know. / never care
what / eat" He passed his hand Inn
patiently across his forehead. sudden
ly giddy.
Floyd leaned nearer.
stanton, how did you feel? WHAT
Tell me; I'm not just curious"
Nausea, violent successive attacks
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

MY Wife always tears her mar
when / come home late. (Which
makes you feel mean, eh2" Yes; and
which also makes Il necessary FOR me
10 buy more hair -Boston Record
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

"Why aren't you a sunragotf"
Il think I can get more publicity by
opposing the movement. replied the
prominent lady courteoualy.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

Many a man gets a reputation OF be-
ing a good fellow" when he is going
to the bad.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29

It's far easier to form a good char
actor than & Is 70 reform a bad one.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-05-29
Easy.

rs your husband easy to get along
within"
Easy? Why he doesn't yer object
to going to church suppers
Free Press.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-04-02
sIREs AND Suns.

Frederick Weyerhaeuser Of st. Paul,
lumber King. Is seventy-three years old.
Governor Sulzer of New York is en-
gagged upon biography of Silas
Wright. one of his predecessors in that
office, and hopes to complete it during
his term of Office.
Gustaf Dalen, NJ. E.. to whom the
Royal Swedish Academy of Science
has just awarded the Nobel prize of
physics, has gained fame by his inven-
ton relating to navigation lights.
Charles H. Corbett. credited with be-
ing the foremost penologist in the
province of Ontario. Canada, has just
rounded out forty-seven years as gov
ernOr of the Kingston and Fontenac
Jail. having been appointed when only
eighteen years Of age.
Edward Muller. the newly elected
president of the Swiss republic. is no
stranger to the Office. having been
elected president in 1899. After serv-
ing one term he became chief of the
Military department. He was born in
Eidau. canton of Berne. in 1S48.
Adrian Pollock, the new chamberlain
IF London, has been for some time re-
membrancer of the city. receiving $1O,-
600 year. In that position he trans
acted the legal business of London.
giving advice when necessary on points
of law. Among his new duties he will!
be required to act as the recognized
public orator of the city.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-04-02
BIG ATTRACTION At GREtNE's
OFERA HOUSE
THE SMART SET"
MONDAY And Tuesday, April
9TH and 9Th 1878.

This Is the largest attraction that
has ever played in our city, and
one that the people of Cambridge
should appreciate by their presence.
This show is known the world over
as clean, classy comedy, composed
OF the best talented colored people,
who are ladies and gentlemen. A
show that we need not be afraid to
carry our mothers, wives, sisters
and children to see. See the world
renound comedian, s. H. Dudley, in
the leading role. He himself is
worth the price of admission, be-
sides being supported by 40 other
talented women and men. 1t is
easy to understand why he, s. H.
dudley s rated as the best CO
median and fun-maker the colored
race has developed in recent years.
He does not follow any precepts to
arouse mirth; it comes natural with
Elm, and he cannot help it. The
piece which he has chosen as his
vehicle this season, entitled, CDR.
Beans from Boston," is the same
Offering which he used last season
with such great success. It was
written bv himself, and critics all
over the country claim that in point |
OF originality and cleverness, it is
the best production placed before
the public in recent years. There
Is nothing hackneyed or common
place about it, regarding either the
DOCK, lyrics, music or plot. 1t is
\ play built on entirely different
ines and interpreted in a way to
BRING out all of its unusual quail
les.
Now, as have reserved half of
ny opera house for the white peo-
lie, l wish to state that the best
rider will be maintained, and 1 am
ure you will not be interrupted.
tickets will be on sale Friday and
saturday. April and 5. White peo-
lie at the Postoffice Pharmacy, and
olored people at Green's Opera
louise. Prices Soc, Use. and s1.-
DIV.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-04-02
The Writers.

Miss Amy Lowell. sister OF President
Lowell Of Harvard. has issued q vol
| ume of poems.
Miss Viola RoseEoro. for years known
to writer's as the principal reader} and
literary adviser for McClure's Maya
zine. has become the head Of the
reading bureau for manuscripts OF the
Authors League Of America Miss
Roseboro is herself an author Of nbte.
Andre Savignon. who recently twon
the Prix GOncourt, which may tper-
haps be regarded as the most coveted
honor of the younger literary world in
France, is southerner from the de-
partment of the Basses-Alpes. who
lives the greater part of the year in
England. where he is occupied with
Journalistic work and in giving French
lessons.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-04-02
Senator Smiths Use Of Official
Patronage.

Senator John Walter Smith adj
mits that he has secured position
in Washington for Baltimerean,a
former keeper of notorious place
there. The position Is that OF
doorkeeper, paying $14o0 a year;
not a munificent sum in this day of
high living, but enough, We are
sure, to tempt many Marylanders as
capable as the incumbent to fill
the duties of the office, to under
take its responsibilities.
Senator Smith declines to give
the name of the indorsers OF the
successful applicant. He may have
been ignorant Of the mans record.
But the public will conclude that
the Senator is not particularly con-
cerned about the character OF people
for whom he can get a job in Wash
ington as long as his quid pro quo
is forthcoming.
To Frank" Kelly Is given the
credit of pulling down the plum for
one of his estimab'e pals and asso-
ciates. Kelly makes no bones OF
what he is in politics for. But a
United States Senator Is getting
down to pretty dirty work when he
helps Kelly strengthen his end OF
a disreputable machine.
Senator Smith may be relying up
on the organization of which he Is
the head and upon resentment at
mischievous and bungling attempts
to pull the Federal Administration
into a State fight to win him re-
election. We do not know OF any
one thine that will do more to
thwart this ambition than a few
gentle reminders of exactly the sort
of politics Senator Smith has played
and, apparently. is not above play
ing again.