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Golf Tournament

The finals of the Handicap
tournament between j. f. Bui.
mt and b. E. Rhodes were play.
ed OIL the first of the week, Mr.
buliite winning six up and five
to go.
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boys to seven hits and struck
out four men. Dubbs, the
Kingsport short stop, put up
some great fielding, getting
away with some very difficult
chances.
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Col, Watterson says that the
Wilson policies were all right
for heaven but unsuitable for
earth. But surely the Colonel
knows the Lords Prayer.
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Illinois harvesters are hard
al work raising corn and ex-
pressing annoyance because the
Argentine farmers are doing
the same.
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WANTED

Good Boarding House Keeper
for sixteen room house, includ-
idg ali modern convenionces.
a good opening for a clean. in
dustrious person. Inquire at
office of Biackwood Coal &
Coke Company, Blackwood,
Va.
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SUBSCRIBERS are earnestly re-
quested to observe the date
printed on their address slips,
which will keep them at all
times posted as to the date
of tue expiration of their sub.
scription. Prompt and timely
attention TO this request will
save all parties q great deal Of
ANNOYANCE.
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Henry Mccormick returned
last week from Blacksburg,
where he has been attending
school al the Virginia Polytech-
meal Institute.
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AZ a means of deciding who
ia who in Mexico the mediators
might send Huerta and Car
rama over Niagara Falls in
barrels, the survivor to take all.
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There is no excuse for idle
ness in the big cities now.
Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri,
Oklahoma and other places are
yelling loud for harvest hands
at good wages.
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Every time one of MIR. Bryan's
ideas shows signs of working
out successfully his enemies
begin to hate him worse than
ever.
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When great steamship can
sink within a few minutes after
collision the shipbuilders still
have something to learn.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1914-06-24

Oklahoma, Kansas and Mis
sonri send in the first loud cal
for harvest hands
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Radford Summer Normal

The ld Summer Normal will
examinations
oil granted ntonl Rn
lar summer eleven will
Expenses moderate cata
J. p MCCONNELL, President, Radford, va.
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Most people have good mem
cries except in regard to the
favors done them.
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Entered according to postal regulations
at the post-oftice a, Big Stone Gap as sec.
ond-cisss matter.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
DANCED IN SURINAM JUNGLE
Explorer Tells Part He Took in Fes-
tivItles With the Daughter Of
Native Chief.

In Harper's Magazine Charles w.
Furlong told of attending a dance OF
the native tribes in Surinam. South
Africa. and dancing with the daugh-
ter OF a chief.
The commandant and Mr.. Smit
were with me opposite the drummers,
where Djoeka presented his daugh-
ter. superb black creature. who. with
two other girls, advanced into the
ring. with coy step and posture. to-
ward three men, with whom they
danced in pairs; the girls. with shy
Tilt of the head and constant NOV.
ing of hands. passed and repassed,
turning closely about their partners,
but never touching. A girl would fol
low man of her fancy as he walk
ed from the ring center. then. as he
turned at the edge. whisk away to n
hum of laughing approval.
Suddenly the dusky form of the
girl previously presented emerged
from the throng with the same coy,
mesmeric motions Of the hands. al
most touched me. turned like fash,
and WAS gone. A loud murmur rose.
Smit nudged my arm. She likes you.
You have got to dance" he whispered.
Every explorer knows 1t is sometimes
as unwise to accept such n challenge
as 1t is sometimes indiscreet to re-
fuse. She advanced again with an
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
Oldest Welshman.

The Oldest Welshman In the world
Is Mr.. Thomas Morris, who lives at
Westernville, Neb. Although he is
now an American citizen, he was born
subject of George III, at the little
village Of Berriew, Montgomeryshire,
on January 15, 1894. He is therefore
one hundred and twenty years old.
His father was an agricultural la
borer and died when the boy was three
years old. Morris was apprenticed to
a cobbler and followed his trade in
this country until 1871, when, at the
age of seventy-nine, he emigrated to
America.
The old man is very proud of the
fact that he has lived in three GEN.
turies. He remembers the union of
Great Britain and Ireland, the assassi-
nation Of President Lincoln and the
laying of the first Atlantic cable.
Morris can still walk with the aid
of stick and see with the aid of
spectacles, which he first purchased
after passing his hundredth birthday.
His hearing is good, and he enjoys a
cup Of tea or coffee with each meal
Daily Express.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

You call 1t a tournament. don't
you?" asked Katharine of the judge.
YES" he replied. ITS kind OF
contest in which twelve riders com.
pete for the privilege of naming a
Queen OF Beauty. There's ball to-
night. at which the lucky lady is
crowned. Those little tents are where
the noble knights don their shining
armor. See. there go their capari-
soned chargers"
A file of negroes was approaching
the tents. each leading a horse whose
saddle and bride were decorated with
fringes Of various hues. In the center
of the roped lists. directly in front Of
the stand, others were planting up
right In the ground tall pole from
whose top projected a horizontal arm
like slender gallows. From this was
suspended cord at whose end swung
a tiny object that whirled and gilt
tered in the sun.
The Judge explained. "On the end
Of the cord is silver ring, at which
the knights tilt with lances. Twelve
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
Case of comnotlon.

Did you ever have a forceful female
presiding in your kitchen who kept
you constantly in a turmoil Cor fear
she might bring the house down about
your ears?
Rose Stahl tells story Of such a
treasure belonging to family who
lived in California.
One afternoon the town experienced
a slight shock OF earthquake.
Pictures were thrown down, crock
cry and furniture rattled about. In
the midst of the tumult the mistress
went to the head Of the stairs and
called out in resigned tone:
Lizzie, what are you doing now? =
Youths Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
CHAPTER xxi.-continued.


II got over 1t before ! was old
enough to make myself butt of hi
larity." the doctor retorted. II see by
the papers they've invented a new
dance called the grizzly bear l be-
heve there's another named the zip
kyoodle. l hope you've got em down
pat to show the young folk tonight.
Bristow."
The major got up with some irrita-
ton. "Southall." he said, sometimes
I'm tempted to think your remarks
verge upon the personal. You don't
have to watch me dance II you don't
choose to-"
mo. thank God" muttered the doc
tor. Il prefer to remember you when
you still preserved a trace Of dignity
twenty odd years ago."
III dignity" the majors blood was
rising now.-"consists in your eternal
tasteless chickering's. want none of it.
What on earth do you do 1t for? You
had some friends once"
"Friends!" snapped the other. the
fewer l have the better!"
The major clapped on his straw hat
angrily, strode to the door. and opened
it. But on the threshold he stopped,
and presently shut 1t, turned back
slowly and resumed his chair. The
doctor was relighting his cigar. but an
odd furtive look had slipped to his
face, and the hand that struck the
match was unsteady.
For a time both sat smoking, at
first in silence. then talking in a de-
sultory way on Indifferent topics. FL
nally the major rose and tossed his
cigar into the empty crate.
I'll be of now" he said. Il must
be on the field before the others"
AS he went down the steps a car
riage, drawn by a pair of dancing
grays. plunged past. Who are those
people with the Chalmers. wonder" !"
said the doctor. They're strangers
here"
The major peered. oh" he said.
over his shoulder. II forgot to tell you
That's Silas Fargo, the railroad presi-
dent from New York. and his daugh-
ter Katharine. His private cars
down on the siding. They're at the
Judge's-he's chief counsel for the
road in this state. They'll be at the
tournament. l reckon. You'll be there,
won't your"
The doctor was putting some phials
and instruments into a worn leather
bag. NO" he said. shortly. I'm 60
ing to take a ten-mile drive-to add
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

assume his place with others long
haDttuated to that closed circle-a
place rightfully his by reason of birth
and name-and to tighten the gloomy
shadow, that must rest on his thoughts
of his father, with warmer SUMMER
things. She heaved secret sigh of
satisfaction as the white-clad figure
rose in acquiesaence.
The major returned to the grand
stand and held up his hand for silence.
Our gracious Liege," he proclaimed.
In his big vibrant voice, Queen Of
Beauty yet unknown. Lords, knights
and Esquires, Fair Danes and gentles
all! Whereas divers noble persons
have enterprized and taken upon them
to hold jousts royal and tourney, you
are hereby acquainted that the lists of
Runnymede are about to open for that
achievement of arms and grand and
noble tournament for which they have
SO long been famed. But an hour
since one of our noble knights. prick
ing hither to tilt for his lady, was be-
set by a grievous malady. However,
lest our jousting lack the royal num-
Der, new champion hath at this last
hour been found to fill the Table
Round, who of his courtesy doth con-
sent to ride without armor."
A buzz ran over the assemblage. 1T
must be Pendleton who has defaulted,"
said Judge Chalmers. Il heard this
morning he was sick. Who's the sub
stitute knight, l wonder?"
At the moment a single mounted
herald before the tents blew a long
blast on a silver horn. Their flaps
parted and eleven knights issued to
mount their steeds and draw into line
behind him. They were brilliantly
decked in fleshlings with slashed doub-
let's and plumed chapeaus, and short
jeweled cloaks dropped from their
shoulders. Pages handed each a long
lance which was held perpendicular.
the butt resting on the right stirrup.
Under the pavilion. just for the frac-
.tion of second, Valiant hesitated.
Then he turned swiftly to the twelfth
tent. Its Flagstaff bore long stream
er of deep blood-red. He snatched
this from its place, flung it about his
waist and knotted it sash-wise. He
drew the rose from his lapel and thrust
1t through the band of his Panama,
leaped to the saddle of the horse the
major had beckoned, and with a quick
thrust of his heel, swung to the end
of the stamping line.
The field and grand stand had seen
the quick decision, with its instant &C
ton, and as the hoofs thudded over
the turf. wave OF hand-clapping ran
across the seats like a silver rain.
Neatly done. upon my word," said the
Judge. delighted. What a daring
idea. Who is it? Is it-bless my
soul, It isl"
Katharine Fargo had dropped her
lorgnette with an exclamation. She
stood up. her wide eyes fixed on that
figure in pure white. with the blood.
red Gordon Haunting across his horses s
TANKS and the single crimson blossom
glowing in his hat.
The White Knight" she breathed
who is he?"
Judge Chalmers looked round in sud
den illumination. Il forgot that you
would be likely to know him. he said
That Is Mr.. John Valiant of Damory
Court
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

before each rider in turn, demanding
his title. AS this was given he
whirled to proclaim 1t, accompanying
each evolution with a blast on his
horn. knight of the Golden Spur"
Knight of Castlewood," Lord of
Brandon" "Westover's knight"
knight of the Silver Cross: the
names. fanciful, or those of family es-
tates, fell on John Valiant's ear with
pungent flavor of medievalism. He
started as he became aware that the
rider next him had answered and that
the herald had paused before him.
Knight of the Crimson Rose!" 1t
sprang to his lips without forethought,
an echo. perhaps, of the improvised
sash and the flower in his hat-band,
but the shout of the herald and the
trumpets blare seemed to make the
words fairly bulge with inevitability.
And through this struck a sudden ap-
palled feeling that he had really
spoken Shirley's name, and that every
one had heard. He could not see her
face, and clutched his lance iercely
to overcome an insane desire to stoop
hideously in his saddle and peer un-
der the shading hat-brim. Lest he
should do this. he fastened his eyes
determinedly on the major, who now
proceeded to deliver himself of the
Charge to the Knights"
The major made an appealing CEN
ter to the charming picture as he
stood on the green turf, the glass
of fashion and the mold of FORM" his
head bare, his shock of blond-gray
hair thrown back, and one hand thrust
between the buttons of his snowy
waistcoat His rich bass voice rolled
out to the farthest corner of the field:
"Sir knights:
THE tournament to which we are
gathered today Is to US traditional; a
rite of antiquity and monument of
ancient generations. This relic of the
jousts of the Field of the Cloth-of-
Gold points us back to an era of
knightly deeds, fidelity to sacred trust.
obligation to duty and loyalty to wom-
an-the watchwords of true knight
hood.
I'VE like to think that when our
forefathers, offspring of men who es-
tablished chivalry. came from over
this ancient play, but the precepts it
symbolizes. We may be proud. in
deed. knowing that this is no hollow
ceremonial. but an earnest that the
flower of knighthood has not withered
| in the world. that in an age when the
greed of gold was never SO dazzling.
the spirit of true gallantry has not
! faded but blooms luxuriant in the
sparkling dews of the heart Of this
commonw ealth.
Most Noble Knights! In the name
of that high tradition which this day
preserves! In the memory of those
other knights who practiced the tour
ney in its old-time glory! In the sight
of your Queen of Beauty! I charge
you, Southern gentlemen, to joust with
that valor, fairness and truth which
are the enduring glories of the knight
hood of Virginia."
Over the ringing applause. Nancy
Chalmers looked at him with a little
smile. quizzical yet soft. Dear old
major!" she whispered to Betty Page.
How he loves the center of the stage
And he's effective. too. Thirty years
ago, father says. he might have been
anything he wanted to-even United
States Senator But he would never
leave the state. Not that blame him
for that" she added; I'D rather be a
church-mouse in Virginia than Cresus'
daughter anywhere else"
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
Heavy Smoker.

Unique among the devotees Of my
Lady Nicotine" is a Dutch sailor
named Berkin, whose boast 1t is that
for the last 65 years his pipe has con.
sumed pound OF tobacco weekly. 1t
requires no skill In arithmetic to dis
cover that the Dutch chimney" as he
is proud to be known. has dissipated
In smoke more than 30 hundred W eight
OF tobacco. which Is exactly "a times
his own weight
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
"FrIendsi" Snapped the Other, "The
Fewer ! Have the Betteri"
CHAPTER XXI.
A vIraInIan Runnxmede.

June In Virginia is something to
emember." Today the master OF
Damory Court deemed this true say
ing. For the air was like wine. and
the drifting white wings OF cloud. piled
above the amethystine ramparts of the
far Blue Ridge. looked down upon a
violet world bound In green and silver.
In his bedroom Valiant stood look.
ing into the depths of an ancient ward
robe. Presently he took from hook
a suit OF white flannel In which he ar
rayed himself. Over his soft shirt he
xnotted pale gray scarf. The modish
white suit and the rolling Panama
threw out In fine contrast the keen
sun-tannsd csce and dark brown eyes.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
SYNOPSIS.

John Valiant. a rich society favorite.
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor
poration, which his father founded and
which was the principal source Of his
wealth. has failed. He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation. His entire remaining
possessions consist Of an old motor car.
white bull dog and DaInory court, a neg
leoted estate in Virginia. On the way to
Damory court he meets Shirley Dand-
ridge. an authenticated beauty, and de-
cides that he is going to like Virginia i'm
mensely. Shirley's mother. Mrs. Dand-
ridge. and Major Bristow exchange rem
lniscences during which II IL revealed
That the major. Valiants father. and a
man named Sassoon were rivals for the
hand of Mrs. Dandridge in her youth.
Sassocn and Valiant fought duel on her
account in which the former was killed.
valiant finds Damory court overgrown
with weeds and creepers and decides to
rehabilitate the place. Valiant saves
Shirley from the bite of a snake. which
bites him. Knowing the deadliness of the
bite Shirley sucks the poison from the
wound and saves his life. Valiant learns
Tor the first time that his father left Vir-
ginia on account OF duel in which Doc
tor Southall and Major Bristow acted
his fathers seconds. Valiant and Shirley
become good friends. Mrs. cambridge
faints when she meets Valiant for the
first time. Valiant discovers that he has
fortune In old walnut trees.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

rings are used. The pike points are
made to fit them. and the knight who
carries OF the greatest number of the
twelve is the victor. The whole thing
is custom as ancient as Virginia.
\ relic, of course. of the old jousting
of the feudal ages. The ring is sup
posed to represent the device on the
boss of the shield. at which the lance
thrust was aimed"
How interesting" exclaimed Kath-
arine, and turning. swept the stand
with her lorgnette. Il suppose all the
county's F. F. VS. are here" she said
laughingly to Nancy Chalmers. I've
often wondered, by the way. what be-
came of the Second Families of Vir-
ginia."
"Oh. they've mostly emigrated
North" answered Nancy. The ones
that are left are all ancient There
are families here that don't admit
they ever began at ALL"
Silas Fargo shook his stopped shoul-
ders with laughter. up North he
said genially. we've got regular fac
tories that turn out ready-made family
trees for anybody who wants to roost
in one"
And now over the futtering stand
and the crowd about the barriers. a
stir was discernible Katharine looked
again at the field. Who is that splen-
did old man giving directions? The
one who looks like lion. He's com.
ing this way, now"
That's Major Montague Bristow,"
said the Judge. He's been master OF
the heralds for years. The tourna-
ment could hardly happen without the
major"
I'm sure I'd like him. she an
swered. What a lovely girl he is
talking to-"
1t was Shirley who had beckoned
the major from the lists. She was
leaning over the railing. why has
Ridgeley Pendleton left?" she asked
in low voice. Isn't he one Of the
twelve?"
He was. But he's Ill. He wasn't
feeling up to It when he came, but
he didn't give up till half an hour
ago. Well have to get along with
eleven knights"
She made an exclamation OF dismay.
Poor Ridge! And what pity!
There have never been less than the
full number. It will spoil the royal
quadrille tonight. too. Why doesn't
the committee choose some one In his
place? Listen. Why not ask Mr.. Va.
liant? He is our host tonight I'm
sure he'd be glad to help out, even
without the costume"
"Egad!" he said. pulling his i'm
perial. None Of us had thought of
him. He could ride Pendletons
mount. OF course" He reflected a mo-
ment. I'll do 1t. It's exactly the right
thing. You're clever girl. Shirley"
He hastily crossed the field, while
she leaned back. her eyes on the fan.
neled figure-long since recognized
under the purple pavilion. She saw
the committe put their heads together
and hurriedly enter.
In the moments wait, Shirley's
gloved fingers clasped and unclasped
somewhat nervously. The riders had
been chosen long before John valiants
coming. II saddle, however, was
perforce to be vacant. what more ap-
propriate than that he should fill Il?
The thought had come to her instantly,
bred of an underlying regret which
she had all along cherished, that he
was not to take part But beneath this
was deeper passionate wish that sh.
did not attempt to analyze To SEQ him
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

other girl; reassured by safety In
numbers. my strong susceptibilities
to the rhythm OF music enabled me
to adapt some slight proficiency In
'buck-and-wing' dancing and to be-
come moment later an integral part
OF that throbbing throng"
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
For Real Speeding.

Pop" said Inquisitive Ignatz, how
fast can horse go?"
Well" replied father, "a mile In
two minutes and four seconds is con-
sidered good speed. Why do you
ask?"
"Oh, l was just thinking" replied
Ignatz, what shame 1t was that Paul
Revere, Tam O'Shanter, and John Gill
pin didn't have motorcycles"
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
CHAPTER XIII.

The Knight Of the Crimson Rose.
The row of horsemen had halted in
curving line before the grand stand.
and now in the silence the herald.
holding a parchment scroll. spurred
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

It's much easier to borrow trouble
than to get rid of it.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

Female clerks in the British postal
service receive only half as much as
the male clerks.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04
Seeing Is Believing.

Seeing Is Believing.
Miss Brown-Do you think that
Sally Collins believes in this "uplift"
movement?
Miss Jones-From the way in which
she mounts a street car l have no
doubt of it.
Gilpin observer., 1914-06-04

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
One size smaller after usins Aliens Eoot-Hase the
Antiseptc powder to be shaken into the Shoes II
makes tight new shoes feel easy. Just the thing
for dancing. Refuse substtttItes. For FREH trial
package, address Allen .Olmsed, eRoy, N. T. Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-09-19
DENY THE EXISTENCE
OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

Rome Sept. 18.-(Via Paris)-A
telegram from Nish says that the
losses of the Servians are small COM
pared with those of the Aus3rians and
besides they are Immediately replaced
by fresh men of whom there IS a
plentiful supply. Provisions are album
dant and the health and hygienic con-
dition of the Servians is excellent. Re
ports of the existence of cholera and
typhoid, the despatch says, are alb
solutely false.
Fierce guerrilla warfare. it is stated,
Is raging on the Bosnian frontier be-
tween the Servians and Montenegrins
on one side and the Austrians on the
other. Special mounted troops are at
tempting to prevent the advance of
the allies towards Sarayevo, while the
Austrians defend themselves along the
railway lines and the Drina river with
block houses.