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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-28
Spanish Gold Shin Seized

GENOA, Sept. 2s.-The Spanish packet
Luis Wives. whose port of registry is
Valencia, has been seized by the police,
who discovered aboard her 100000 lire
10000 in gold which, 1t is charged, was
destined for Germany. Captain Lloroa
was arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-28
MONTHLY PAYROLL $4,000. 600
Du Pont Plant at City Point Doubles
Capacity and Increases Force

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 2s-The Du
Pont Powder Company, operating a plant
at City Point, employing some 10000 per
sons, has announced that the plant Will
be doubled at once and the output
doubled. This means that not less than
1000 more men are to be employed.
This will make a monthly payroll OF
more than 100000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-28
MExICANS ASSEMBLING.
ALONG THE RIO GRANDE;
AMERICANS ON WATCH
United States Cavalry Patrol
Ordered to Be Ready for an
Attack at Any Point Along
the River
CATTLE THIEVES CAUGHT

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Sept. 2s.-sev-
eral hundred Mexicans are gathering on
the Mexican side of the Rio Grande near
Progreso, according to information re-
ceived here today by United states army
officers. The cavalry patrol was ordered
to be ready for an attack at any point
along the river
NoGALES, Ariz., Sept. 2s.-Two Mexi-
cans. who said they were members OF
Villas army, were caught killing cattle
on the American side of the international
border near here today, and after a brief
fight were arrested by members of the
Tenth United States cavalry. Another
Mexican who was with them escaped.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.-Despite re-
peated warnings from the State depart
ment to fee, 2i7 American men and 70
American women remain in the Chihua-
hua district in Mexico, official dispatches
today stated. United States consular
agents have been instructed to warn the
Americans again that their lives are en-
dangered and that they should come to
the United States at once
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
Mr.. Chalkley
Criticises Governor Stuart
and Derides the Commits
sion Figures.

sion Figures.
1t was n day of spectacular
incidents in the house. Dele
gate Chalkley, of the tax com
mission, attracted tie garish
glare of the limclight to himself
at the morning session, while
declaiming against the segrc-
cation plan. by singing out
Governor Stuart as "thc cause
of it all" The attack on the
chief executive of the State
came as "A surprise even to the
members who had been fighting
for the commission form of tax
alton MIR. chalkloy delivered
himself dramatically, charging
that the State was being led
astray 10y the governor aud
drifting into Pcnnsylvania's
class as IA politically rotton
State.
The personal allusion to the
governor failed TO elicitc any
semblance of appreciation. The
members sat silent and appar-
entity astonished. Mr.. Chalkley
said that the victory of the
segregationists was due To "the
activity of one man. He is
la man powerful politically in
the Southwest "a man SO
powerful that his influence
could ruin me in my section.
| nllude to Henry Carter Stuart.
the governor of Virginia
lie recalled that IN politics he
had supported Governor Stuart
and had even "partcd with his
oVcrcoat' on one occasion To
advance the campaign in which
Ice was participating. lie said
he feared the table of figures.
reported To have been prepared
toy the governor, was calculated
90 confuse, Il not to m'slead.
The member from Wise then
proceeded to point ont the evils
of segregation i'm Pennsylvania
aud predict for Virginia that it
Will follow the keystone State
% the aggregation form of tax
ailou is adopted
III believe YOU are headed IN
tile wrong direction, but thank
God that ! also believe tie peo-
pie of Virginia will stop you and
stop You quick, before YOU have
gone very far.'
Delegate Il l. Gordon. of
Louisa, ON two occasions sought
60 interrupt the impassionod
speech of the member from
Wise Mr. Chalkley objected.
~ recognize that the gentle
man from Louisa is great
lawyer he said impaticntly.
"but | object TO having him
lntcrrnpt mo.
"Ihc gentleman from Wise
docs me more than Justice,
responded MIR Gordon, for in
mo sense do claim To be great
lawyer.
"l had some doubts on that
score myself rctorted Mr..
Chalklcy ungraciously. MIR.
Gordon sat down with quiet
dignity.
Pursuing his speech. MIR.
Chalklcy attacked the figures
prepared by the governor, and
quoted IN opposition some
statistics prepared 10y the tax
commission Judge Roger
Gregory ventured more success
fully than MIR Gordon 10 chal
leuge statements made by MIR.
Chalkley while the was declaim
ling against segregation. MI
Weaver, segregation leader. de-
manded To know where MIR.
ChaIklcy got his statistics.
"Would yoU not have called
upon the State audilcr." Weav.
er inquired
81 should have not waited
upon seSIc Satlon headquarters,
rciorled MIR. Chalklcy in lieu of
an answer.
Later the member from Wise
rehearsed an unsatisfactory ex-
perience that fell to him when
he sought 10 persuade Alfred q.
Williams, editor of the Roanoke
Times, that the Times had made
| "a mistake i'm printing hpurps
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
THE MOVIES.
by Bus

The first and second instalmcnts of
the Million Dollar Mystery have shown
that this serial is one of the best ever
seen in Big Stone Gap the only criticism
is the attendance. which has been rather
slim at both installments. considering
the magnifccnco of the picture, and the
fact that the extra feature is only costing
the patrons OF the Amuzu the regular
price Of admission 1t was announced
in these columns some weeks ago, before
the first installment OF the Million Dollar
Mystery, tina, gu account of the fact
that the management had been somewhat
severely criticised for charging extra for
special features. the Million Dollar Mys-
terry was going to he run at the regular
prices. . and 10 cents To see 1.-THE con
tentions of the patrons OF the Amuzu
were based on solid ground This serial
will hc continued at the > and 10 cent
rate all through the twcuty-threc weeks
which it runs but the attendance at the
first and second ns,alhuents have not
demonstrated that by not charging extra
the crowds were any larger Fornstancc
the attendance at the Adventures of
kaihlyn, which was run all the way
through at 10 and 10 cents, was great,
many times there was hardly standing
room, and willie the Adventures of kath
lyn was fun worth the price tor each and
every nstalment and no one had any
kick whatever coming at the same time
the people fan Ia respond to picture
which SURPRISES the Adventures of Kalh-
lyn whcu i, is run at lower price. Mr.
Taylor would bc more than pleased to
run all features at the popular prices &c
the attendance would only Justify it. and
/, is hoped that the attendance to the
balance of the Million Dollar Mystery
pictures will prove to the management OF
the Amnm that it will he To his interest
To ruu his feature pictures attn advanced
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03

The estimated damage TO
property iii Italy by the earth
quake is 100000 900, while for
mer estimates on the loss of life
and injuries have not been less
ened by later reports. Soldiers
are at work in the ruins of
Ayezzano and the Pontifi has
forwarded relief to the sections
affected.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the
Stock holders of the Interstate
Railroad Company will be held
at the hleischman House, Alex.
andria, Virginia, Wednesday
February 18th, 1918. at 1890
o'clock, p M, for the purpose
of hearing annual reports.
electing Il board of Directors
and transacting such other
business as may properly come
before the meeting.
III. b. PRICE,
20 Secretary
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
THE RURAL
CHURCH.
THE FARMERS THE cUsTopIANS
OF THE NATIONS MORALITY.
Cooperation Of Church, School and
Press Essential TO Community
Building.
BY Peter Rsdford.
Loctnrer NAtionnl rnrlner.. Union

The church. the press and the school
form "A triple alliance OF progress that
guides the destiny OF every commun-
ity state and nation. without them
civilization would wither and die and
through them life may attain its great
est blessing, power and knowledge
The farmers OF this nation are greatly
indebted to this social triumvirate for
their uplifting influence. and on behalf
OF the American plowmen ! want to
thank those engaged In these high
callings for their able and efficient
service. and shall offer 10 the press
a series OF articles on cooperation
between these important influences
aud The farmers in the hope of in
creasiug the efficiency Of all by mu-
tual understanding and organized ef-
fort We will take up first the rural
church.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To The Voters of Wise County:
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Commissioner of Revenue for the
Eastern District, subject, however. to the
action of the Republican party IL nom
mated and elected, pledge the discharge
of the duties of the Office TO the best oi'
my ability invite careful inquiry in.
to my qualifications and moral character
ask that the voters also consider the
Round Top section OF Wise County. as
We have had nothing of Importance FROM
the hand of the party If no. nominated
pledge my support to thcnomincc who
ever lac may be.
Very truly yours,
ClIAS. T.. BEVINS.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
The FunetIona ID 4 Rnral a.

The Functions OF Rural Church.
10 tho rural churches today are go
Ing 20 render a service which this age
demands there must Dee co-operation
between the religious. social and eco
monte life OF the community
The church TO attain IT'S fullest mca
sure of success must enrich the lives
OF the people I'm The community II
serves 1t must build character; devel-
op thought and increase the efficiency
Of human life Il must serve the So.
ciai, business and intellectual. AS we'll
MS the spiritual and moral side or life
II religion does not make n man more
capable more useful and more lust.
what good is it7 We want practical
religion one we can live by and farm
by. as Well as die by.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03

Blessed is that rural community
which has but one place az worship.
While competition lis the life OF trade.
it is death TO the rural church and
moral starvation to the community
Petty sectarianism lis scourge that
blights the llfc. and the church preiu-
dice saps the vitality. OF many COM
munities An churchod commun.
ity is crime against, religion. seri.
Gus handicap TO society and a useless
tax upon agriculture.
While denominations are essential
and church pride commcndable. the
high teaching OF universal christianity
must prevail IL the rural church is TO
fulfill its mission TO agriculture.
We frequently have three or four
churches in a community which is not
able TO adequately support one. Small
congregations attend services once a
month and all fail to perform the re-.
ligiuus functions OF the community
The division OF religious forces and
the breaking into fragments OF moral
effort is ofttimes little less than a
calamity and defeats the very purpose
they seek TO promote
The evils OF too many churches can
he minimized by cooperation. The
social and economic life OF rural
community are respective units and
cannot he successfully divided by de.
nominational lines. ana the churches
can only occupy this important field
by cooperation and coordination.
The efficient country church Win
definitely serve its community by lead.
ing in all worthy efforts at community
building, in uniting the people in all
cooperative endeavors for the gen.
eral welfare OF tho community and in
arousing a real love for country life
and loyalty to the country home and
these results can only be successful,
accomplished by the united effort OF
the press. the school. the church ane
organized farmers.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
App2IaClia Items

DR.. Smith, Secretary of the
Foreign Mission Board of
Southern Baptists, preached a
fine sermon here SUNDAY after
noon To large and attentive
audience.
Miss Mary Leftwich, of Pocu
hontas, Va, spent Saturday
and Sunday here with friends.
r. II. Parker has returned
from a weeks stay in New York
City
Mrs. T. j. rempleton. who
has been confined to her room
for the past few days, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. c. l.. Dickinson spent
Friday and Saturday in Mex
e!svIllc, Scott county.
Robert Dillon, principal of
the Stonega school, spent sun
day here with Mr. Brotherton.
quite number of the Appa-
lachin people went to Norton
Sunday afternoon, it being the
first time the Interstate train
had run up to the new station.
Mrs. John Parker and little
son, who have been spending
some time with Mrs. w. f. Lee,
left Sunday night for Oneida,
Tenn.
Miss Hannah Mae Hamilton
came IN from Grundy last week
aId is making Il visit to her sis.
ter, Mrs. liagy. of Imboden.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
The Farmers are Grea, Church Build
ers

The American farmer is the greatest
church builder the world has ever
known lie is the custodian OF the
nations morality upon his shoulders
rests the ark OF the covenant" and
he is more responsive To religious in.
nuences than any other class of cit
i2enship
Tho farmers or this nation have
built 100000 churches at cost OF
S75o.Oooooo and the annual contribu.
ton OF the nation toward AN church
institutions approNlmatcs 100000. goo
per annum The farmers OF the Unit
ed States build % churches per day.
There are 2o,0ooO0o rural church com
municaHts on the farm aud 50 per
cent of tho total membership OF all
churches reside in the country
The farm is the power-houso OF all
progress and the birthplace OF all that
is noble The Garden OF Eden was
In the country and the man who would
get close to God must first get close
10 nature
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03

- IA -AIA -S-'VC EETSSAl
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03
Farm Work.
lContinucd fron prpc / , ,

Continued FROM prec
number enrolled. The highest
Weld yet reported among the
boys is 1903 bushels and the low
est 30 bushels. Have nine boys
still to hear from The average
of those reported is a. bushels.
VIII hardly get report from
three or four of these boys.
Have potato club Of - mem
bers. Have received written
reports from eight of them
They average 1853 bushels ON
acre. 1t cost these bows an av-
rragc of STOP per bushel To
RAISE these potatoes, due to the
very dry season.
y poultry club and girls
canning club was enrolled, but
the board OF supervisors did not
care to make an appropriation
for the canning club work. and
! could not get any material
help from the State Poultry En-
pert at Buckvillc, so had to
aari, '',e'u '"St Wv V'"us; ii2u
MI .,'i i',,'"U'o ~ S"I'i Oluu'
money offered To the boys clubs
- AZ 80, : .s;u., " o'V''
III n0 .Sn 9'' 'N'o g soe e - q
prize for the first, second and
third place on yield of corn on
si'nN KIM - nn u'| 49, fo'WV,
',nA ,iird ". .;iiI - 80 so'o"''
nm acrn CO. ,r o az; -, 1870 !
y, 10 nm ,,r,.,n =, no 'o'', 1 i.
~, Xxx had 80 o o,, 80 - u'e
'r,yn,n,nrclnm, o,.o ',ni.','''
49,, nr IA M X" IL" ct"
l,nri,,0 - IN Ia, ~ ,,,,' w. "o7
how hn ,rav, 49, .,c V ,,,,,',,.. W.
AMI e-7no an, oe .ffe,i "'OV ~
III ho,. hnna,n', ~. 'I NJ, y"
coun, ~ hnv. t. a - we" we. ~
~ rnrn NM 80 sa - a. =
yuornnteod ,l,.so 80 as''I 49,, W. W.
helned I'm get nm ,hn ,,o, s
gethar Inv ,r,vatn s,,hscrin,;,, w.
ndvnrtising ma Jona,;o',
F,vn nne.roar ,nl,snscr;r,;n,,.
"a tbe prn.ross;,, Igor,,,n' 49,, ,,', >
given ayy,T AZ the hn,.s r;n NV
,ny in fha hnst m ar ,n, ~',"s > ,
earn hrst sin,rIa eor Ne, n,,,l.
NJ nntntnss serond nr;oa az -
NJ or,,nniyed ~ '- $50, p,o,
clnhs ,nai,;ng tbrao o,,o 49, 'S,a
orynnizrd ~ hen c,n,e w
haven total enrolment of ,9s
nen,bers can org,ni,e ss,.
nrnl otber cIuhs AMI NM 40 !,
hnt find il hard tn l,ean ,I, V -
gong Thnv win A. snn'.'
pood however even if thov are
no, Ken, nm III il dimcui, 60
p.t the farmers ia come out or
Ia take any part in Tho men,
mos when ihnv do come ont
Have started to having debates
in txo Of these clubs ma fnd
that brings them ont better
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1915-02-03

90 with advertisements solicit
ed by myself The first county
fair was "a great success, 10000
people attending during the
two days. Though the receipts
of the first fair amounted To
$220O.OO, aud the amount need
ed 10 pay premiums was only
about $4,000, some of the
premiums have not been paid
that are due. The fair associa-
iion used the money to pay FOR
stock that was sold and not col
lected, and To pay for laud inn
provements. etc. If big mind
ed men manage The fair and
follow "A liberal policy. the fair
will continue TO be a great cdu-
cational force in the county.
If. on the other hand, small
minded men get control of the
fair IT w.ll be a failure
have held - farmers meet
ings with an average attend
ancc Of 10, making "a total OF
$50. Have visited 23 schools
These had in them about 10
teachers and 1900 pupils At
tended patrons day exercise
at one school and made "a tails
to about l2O people Also att
tended a teachers meeting and
addressed about go teachers.
making "a grand total of 2D55
people reached in meetings.
l have had during the year
ls07 interviews in regard TO the
demonstration work | cannot
divide accurately as 90 mum
Der of demonstrators. coop r-
utors, etc, but Will SAY rough
Is that there wcrs 1000 demon
strntiou interviews. SOTO co-op-
erativc interviews, and 3u1 far.
mcrs visited This includes
the members of boys clubs
visited At least POO visits were
to members of hoys clubs.
Had about no boys club meet
ings, average of lu present, to-
tai of 100 present
have travelled during ihr
year 2G2l miles by rail. 3sa5
miles toy team. total S07G miles
in interest of the demonstration
work
will shy i'm conclusion mat
in thu Pursuance of my work {
have met with "a little autngon-
ism among the county people
and very large amount OF m.
differences
believe that / have saved 90
the people OF the county more
than the amount of my salary
in veterinary work alone. The
organization and starting of the
county fair should be worth
many times tho value of the
salary paid me.
My figures Will doubtless
seem insignificant when COM
pared to some of the other
counties. but we have "a COM
paratively small farming popu-
lation in the county a FUN
threo-fourths Of the peoplr are
on the public works. Tine rec
serve and indifference of oar
sturdy mountain people is inn
possible 20 realize except for
those who have actually eNper-
fenced it,
am sure that the work has
done much good i'm the county
and it's continuance will mean
more TO the county than the
first years work indicates
The weather was ass rough as
pig iron most all of last week
but the Interstate construction
crew kept at work in the face
and jaws of a binding snow.
Norton News.
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Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-22
What War Moves Mean.
(BY j. w. T. MaSonl

New York, June 21.-The London
reports that as soon as Galicia is re-
stored to Austria the Germans will
begin new offensive in the west is
probably untrue. The most important
objective of the Teutons at present is
to lessen their number of foes. 1t is
inconceivable that England or France
would agree to a separate peace; Italy
is too recent an entrant into the war
to think of quitting. But there are
several possibilities under which Rus
sia might make peace and it therefore
becomes the paramount strategic aim
Of the Germans to realize these possi-
bilities.
To abandon the offensive against
Russian would be at the loss of a
chance to bring peace from the ear
when success is possible. If the Ger
man limit of desire in the east is
simply the recovery of Galicia, there
after to begin new concentration
in France, the operation would signify
that the German lines in the west are
in danger of breaking. But if the
western front is holding as we'll as
it appears, it is improbable that the
Germans will give the Russians any
respite.
The Russians are in sorry plight.
The huge number of prisoners taken
shows that the Russian morale. neve ,
the best, is vanishing along with a
scarcity of munitions. If Galicia is
evacuated profound pessimism will
prevail among the Russians and much
of this spirit will surely make itself
felt among the Cars advisers. If
General Won Mackenzen relentlessly
continues his campaign with the des-
peration which has marked it to date,
panic may appear in Petrograd. In
the years before the war the Kaiser
eXerted almost hypnotic influence over
the Gar.
1t is not impossible that the mystic
temperament of the Gar may before
long carry him back into the ranks
of the Kaiser's admirers.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-22
Mexican Situation
Is Growing Serious

Nogales, June Ex-Governor May
torena has established a strict censor
ship and it is believed big Mexican
moves are progressing.
John C. Harper has arrived from
Yaqui valley and reported 5000 IN
dians ON the warpath. There are but
300 Mexican troops on guard in the
settlements, and 25 coionists, including
Americans, are endangered.
Ammunition landed at Guaymas 3
weeks ago for the colonists has dis
appeared and it is believed the Mex
leans eonfiscated it.
Captain Cosme Lopez of the May
torena army has been hanged at the
Nogales, Sonora, Jail. The reason is
not divulged
1t is rumored American marines
have landed at Guaymas, but this is
not confirmed.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-22
Los Angeles Produce Market.

Los Angeles, June 22.-Trading on
the local wholesale produce market to-
day opened fairly active with the gen
eral demand for all varieties of fruits
and vegetables steady. Watermelons
cantaloupes and apples were in plen-
tiful supply and prices on tnese com
modlties remained unchanged.
The following receipts were report
ed by Secretary O. C. Pickrell of the
Produce Exchange of Los Angeles
Eggs, 1856 cases; butter, SO, ,77O pounds .
cheese, 7,715 pounds; potatoes, 3,O10
sacks; onions, 1,277 sacks; beans, Is
sacks; apples, 775 boxes.
Local ranch eggs, per dozen-Se.
lected, 25; candled, %; case count,
21.
California creamery butter, per
pound-Fresh extras, %; fresh firsts,
"a.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-22
HOTEL ARRIVALS
Barbara Worth.

George A. Ward, Los Angeles; Will
liam Coleman, S. c. Rand, Los Ange-
les; Edwin Wanwait, Los Angeles;
Roy Leftwich. Ell Centre; G. NJ. Lack,
Brawley; r. L. Boldenburg, Los An
geles; NJ. Greenberg, San, Francisco;
L. C. Petersen, San Diego; W. NJ.
Ormiston, Los Angeles; c. G. Nowlin,
FL Centre; II. S. Hoagland, Los Ange-
les; d. w. Roe, Los Angeles; w. ID.
Davis, Los Angeles; Andy II. Will
liams, Los Angeles; j. S. Suydam,
Los Angeles; A. L. Schlosburg, Los
Angeles; A. w. Makeplace, Pasadena;
II. L. Lee, Los Angeles; Harry M.
Lamon, Washington; Mr.. and Mrs. L.
G. Stone, Marshall G. Stone, Mrs. Bet
tie 3. Warden, all of Long eBach; c.
E. Greaser, Pomona; w. w. Brinaught,
Los Angeles; F. L. Learer, Los Ange-
les.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-22
26 LICENSES ARE
ISSUED IN JUNE

With the twenty-siXth marriage Ii
cense for June issued this morning,
marriages this month promise to
eclipse in number all months in the
past.
The licenses issued late yesterday
afternoon and today are:
Lonnie Beason, 2S, and Edith Steele,
16. Both are residents of CaleXico.
James McHenry, 25, and Annice
Kerns, %. MeHenry is a resident of
Brawley, while the bride-to-be is a
resident of Santa Barbara.
Ernest c. Israel, q, and Mildred
Evelyn Stockwell, l8. Both are res
idents of Holtville.
William r. Lindsay, 25, and Helen
r. Tatum, %. Both are residents o.
Los Angeles.