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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-09-26
Local Red Cross Events

Last weeks Post contained n
i,st OF articles made by the Big
stone Gap Red Cross Chapter
we now publish the work done
by the different branches of
this Chapter.
Stonega Branch
ou dozen gauze pads. 4 inch
dozen hot water bag covers
II dozen dish towels.
Roda Branch
50 Sheets
l29 Pillow cases.
, keokee Branch
II Bed Shirts
= dozen gauze comprcssors
6 dozen bandages
? hot water bag covers
20 comfort bags
s handkerchiefs
l tray cover.
Appalachia Branch
| dozen comfort bags
! dozen tray covers
1 dozen napkins.
lnman Branch
! dozen ix4 compressors
, dozen tray covers
Following is u list of work
accomplished by Big Stone Gar
Chapter and ali her branches:
Gl Hospital bed shirts
- dozen napkins
% pair pajamus
o. comfort bags
los tray covers
81 doz. 3 in. muslin bandages
~ doz. 4 in. muslin bantlnges
l9l dozen 4xi compressors
ou dozen sponges
) dozen crinoline baudapes
. dozen 3 in. flannel bundages
: dozen 1 in. flannel bandages
Q dozen head bnndagcs
Z dozen hot water bags
8 dozen dish towels
50 sheets
1919 pillow cases.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-09-26
Guy Gillespie
Victim of Ger
man Bomb

MIR. and Mrs. j. p. Gillespie,
who reside about four miles
from Newport, received official
notice of the death OF their son,
Guy, on last Thursday. He
was killed by German bomb
on the 2Sth of July.
Following is the notice:
B. e. f., France.
Dear Mrs. Gillespie:
1t is with very great regret
that have to offer you my
sympathy and that of tho Off.
GERS of this company upon the
death of your son, Private Gil
lespie. He was killed by a
bomb during ii German raid in
the early morning of the 2Sth
of July, a raid which you will
be very glad to hear was sue.
cessfully repulsed. Private Guy
Gillespie was an excellent sol
dier and trusted and liked by
his comrades, so that we too
share i'll the great loss which
you have sustained. With sin.
cerest sympathy, | am,
Yours faithfully,
Reginald L. Vimber,
Second Lieutenant.
In day or so after receiving
official notice of the death Of
their son, Mr.. and Mrs. GILES.
pie received a letter from him
bearing date of July IL. The
letter had been held up by the
censor and did not make as
good time as the sad message.
We print an extract from the
letter which will prove an in
spiration to our boys who are
rapidly preparing to do their
portion in the war against Prus-
sian militarism.
81 suppose all of the boys will
soon be over here in the war, as
| see America is going to do
big things in a hurry. There
are already lot Of American
troops here and lots more ex-
pected soon. / am pleased to
see my own country doing it's
share. | only wish l was with
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number and in securing a sup
ply OF small arms ammunition
for machine gun, rifle and pis-
toll practice for an army of q
100000 Brigadier General
Crozier and Brigadier General
Black explained the urgency of
the requests is due to conditions
not apparent when regular ca-
Inmates were made.
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Z. WISE COUNTY, VA. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 90 1911
also aiding the Red Cross.

aiso aiding the Red Cross.
oept: l2.-The Red Cross has
lorlned q special department to
q 1, all activities in Belgium.
tieadquartere will be in Havre
,s,i King Albert and Queen
hiiZaoeth will be in close touch
Win The work. Reconstruction
IN Belgian towns will be done
III cooperating with the Be-,
Pun government. II he Red
oross VIII furnish tools, furni.
ture' seeds, farm animals and
supplies needed to help refugees
get on their feet.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-09-26
Will Accept Colored Men

We are accepting colored men
between the age of IS and 40
years that pass the required
physical examination, for en-
llstment in Steyedore Regiment,
Qnartermaster Corps National
Army. Married men will be
accepted if they sign a declara-
ton that they will support their
families while in service. APP
ply to any recruiting office.
H. f. POWELL,
End Lieut., 2nd Va. Inf,
Assistant Recruiting Officer.
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Capital Stock paid in : 5O,O00.oo
Surplus fund ........... 900. 90
Undivided profits. less amount
paid for interest, eS-
pcnscs and taxes 3,7GO.97
Individual deposits, including
savings deposits ..,. i3o. s5iOl
Time certificates of deposit i5,OilTi
Certified checks ..-...t.. 7lli
Cashiers checks outstanding 517i
Due to National Banks ii3.1i
Due to State Banks, Private
Bankers and Trust Com
panies ,......,.. l,Ols.l3
Bills payable. including certi-
ticatcs OF deposit repre-
senting money borrowed 100000
Reserved for accrued interest
on deposits ,.'....-,. oi.ao
Reserved for accrued interest
on certificates Of deposit iS0.53
Reserved for accrued taxes 295.0S
Contingent Liabilities .... 100000
Total, 5000, 7S07l
|, j h. Wampler, Cashier, do solemn.
ly swear that the above is a true state.
mcnt Of the financial condition Of ln-
terstatc Finance and Trust Company, 10
catcd at Big Stone Gap, In the County OF
Wise, State of Virginia, at the close OF
business on the 18th day of Sept, 1917,
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
]. b. WANrLgH. Cashier.
ConnEor--Attest:
W. w. TAYLOR
j. y. HAMBLEs Directors.
X. T. IRVINE
STATE or VrRaIsIA, County OF Wise,
Sworn TO and subscribed before mo by
j. b. Wampler, Cashier, this 2ith day Of
September, 1917.
G.. J., TAYLOR,
Notary Public.
Ny commission expires January ith,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-09-26

Some men are like bass
drum; they are good for moth
ing but a big noise.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-09-26
Statement Of tia Financial Condition
Interstate Finance 4 Trust Co.

Located AT Big Stone Gap, In the County
OF Wise, State Of Virginia, al the
close of business, Sept.I lth, 1917. made
to the Stale Corporation Commission.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts .Si7a ,0GS .aa
Ovcrdmfts, secured, $Di0.35
unsecured, al2501 l,oi5.a2
Bonds, Securities, etc, owned
including premium on
same ,....,......... %, le5,OO
Furniture and Fixtures .. e.e5e 90
Exchanges and checks for next
day clcarings 1906
Other cash items ,.......... $500
Due from National Banks i0,lsa2a
Due from State Banks. Fri
yatc Bankers, and Trust
Companies ....,..... l.78sca
Paper currency ......... 2,sj7.UD
Fractional paper currency,
nickcls and cents .,. 500
Gold coin ............. q. 30
Silver coin - nli.i5
Notary Stamps ............ 1918
Notes Guaranteed ..... 100000
All other itoms of resources, viz:
Liberty Bonds .... $50 90
Certificates of deposit. 10000. 90
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

act to pay for the transport over the seas of any drafted
man. unless first he shall have volunteered for oversees
VICE Congress and the country supposed tha, this question
of the draft thoroughly hreshed out and finally seeG
when the National Defense Act was passed IN June. and
the Government has gone ahead and spent hundreds of mil
lion; of dollars and worked its plans on that basis
Luckily the attempt to hamstrng the Government m the
manner described was Overwhelmingly defeated.
Another proposition. advanced by Senator from Geor
ga would have added bonus of $50 month to the oay
OF every officer and enlisted man in our expedionar
forces The money to meet the enormous extra expense
involved was have been squeezed out of the wealthy BY
an additional tax of ten per cent on large incomes The
Restraining of our troops in any such way was ndig-
nany repudiaed by Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota
who himself fought in the Civil war for 81 month. To
intimate that private soldiers must be paid $83 month
before they be induced go to the firing line is to the
mind of Mr. Nelson bumiliang and betling to our boys
in the service. IF young man, said he, and
the army Of the United States either as volunteer
or drafted man, would spum such legislation and lock
upon it with contempt"
Luckily for the success, of our arms the incorporation into
law of any such dangerous legislation as that indicated
quite impossible with tie Republicans and patriotic Demo
Gratis continuing their stand together for the good of the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20
THuRspAY EvENING, SEPTEMBER 20. 1917.
MORE HOUSES NEEDED.

ZEN who make business of buying selling and ren
wi ing real estate in this city unit in saying that
there is great scarcity of houses in Fairmont There
are practically no houses for rent any part of the town.
while even the man who has the money and wants to pu
chase property is confronted with sold out market.
This is not healthy state of affairs by any means and
seems to this nevspt per that the people who interested
in promoting the continued healthy growth of Fairmont
ought to take some steps least to increase the number of
houses that the average man, especially the on salary
can mt If this is done rents will begin to Mount
md that will bring about either uniform advance in aia
tes to keep pace with the mounting cost of living the
growth of the city will stop because will be impossible for
more people to live here
George Brobst who probably is in better position TO
know local real estate conditions than any other here
points to the fact that building of dwellings almost at
standsdll in Fairmon during the present
Of the explanations for the scarcity of properties for rent
and the rapid increase of the population by the movement
from other towns as another MIR. Brobst advanced no
explanation the pr; cca paralysis Of the building move
ent but little inquiry warrants the assumption that the
most potent influence was the high cost of material and
labor.
If peope are going to wait until prices come down before
they build matters will to pretty pass, for there
is every indication st there will be no important cost re-
Sessions many years Unless some effort made to face
this housing situation squarey in the very future it
going to drift into a condition which will .lake impossible
Tome of the fondest hopes for the immediate growth Of
Fairm0. Even at prevailing prices houses that will read
lily find tenants and prove profitable investments be
erected here if sufficient amount of brains put into the
operation. If people who inclined to favor that form
of nves will take the trouble seek expert advice we
in6 they will find the local field was never so prom
ising as it is right now
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
FUTURE PROTECTION,
From the Buffalo On. ~ Express.

From the Buffalo IN. " Express.
The Senate now has before 1t the
Webb bill providing for combinations
Of American manufacturers for Protec-
tion among themselves and for promo.
ton of our export trade. This measure
has been passed by the House and
should be passed by the Senate with
out further delay.
The help which the proposed law
will give our manufacturers will not
be Of much Importance before tho war
ends, but 1t will be Of great Importance
thereafter, when European manufac.
turers, particularly those in Germany,
are again seeking foreign markets.
Some people may think that It is a
waste Of time to deal with this matter
now, but they should bear in mind that
the British, French and German gov.
ernments long ago took steps looking
to trade activities after the war. This
country is not much concerned regard.
Ing the plans thus far made in Great
Britain and France, as they relate
mainly to restricting German trade in
these countries. But 1t is much con.
cerned over what is being done in Ger
many for our principal competitor at
home and In South America will be
Germany, according to present indica.
lions.
AS has been pointed out in the Elk.
press, Germany is planning heavy sub.
sides for its merchant marine, while
combination Of dyemakers has been
organized that is stronger than any
industrial combination before formed
In Germany. This organization will
make special efforts to break into
British, French and American markets
after the war. Its tactics will be the
old one Of undertaking British, French
and American products and charging
e1orbitantly for non.competitiye COL
ors. That Is an easy game to play
when the combination is strong and
rich. II other industrial combinations
have not yet been formed In Germany
for after the war trade, they Will be
formed in due time.
Americans are new at this business
and must map out an intelligent and
comprehensive campaign; hence the
necessity for Congress to authorize
without further delay the formation OF
export trade combinations. 1t should
not be believed IN Congress however,
that this is as far as the government
should go in protecting trade. Besides
permitting combinations for export
business there must be adequate pro.
lection of home industry. We already
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20
AN EFFICIENT Army,

wv HATS this We hear from Washington Efficiency
w experts from TIE great. corporations of the land to
be turned loose in the training camps of the Ma
donal army to that the called to the service Of the
Republic assigned 10 the duties for which they are best
suited by experience and natural aptude2 When the Off
of the old caste ridden British army hear of that they
will laugh their heads of. And when the news finally FL
tiers through to Potsdam where they still firmly believe IN
the doctrine that begins with the baron, it will be
regarded additional evidence that America does not
know how to make and never will learn.
But it will not either funny or foolish in France
where they already have truly democratic army and in
actual practice it quite likely to be the touch which will
make absolutely certain the superave of the great
experiment which this nation embarked upon when it be-
committed to the selective draft 1t is too much to
expect that when the selections are made by experts
of long experience that every the National army will
be satisfied with the work that cut out for him, but it will
remove almost all of the of dissatisfaction and it
will make for greater efficiency by guarding a certain e
tent against putting square pegs into round holes. which is
of the commonest r military machines which
seem perfect going smash when put to tests bit out of
the routine.
The other day The West Virginian printed dispatch
from of the National army camps which of the
selected q.ocd saying that the army would
be the best in the world because would be made up of
average Americans That sounded bit like the old Yam
kee boastfuness but if the policy of scientific assign
ment to oty after the get TO camp is carried out fully
enough there every possibility that it will be borne out
by the amys record The average American gahe ID up
from civil lie and thrown into army and compelled to
bend his will and surrender his accustomed initiative to
conventional military organization might prove to be the
worst soldier in the world But if he is to be handled as
the great corporations have learned handle the
American he ought make the boast of the training camp
good For it is statement of demonstrated fact to say
thai the great Ameri~a corporations which employ large
forces of men lead the world and is the men who do
their work that make them do it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Berlin newspapers which took Count Luxburg TO task
for the ndscrete language he used in the kilograms
he sent from Argentine through Swedish channels
right. The Argentine Senate with only dissenting
vote has declared in favor of severing relations with
Germany and the Chamber of Deputies will follow suit
in all likelihood. This may not lead to actual war; al
though all precedents indicate that it will, but it elm
mates another sphere of German influence from ir:er
national politics and that will help to teach the Teuontc
mind that the Potsdam method is mighty poor way
of building up the business interests of nation,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20
HAMPERED BY DEMOCRATS.

THE conception cf patriotism shown by some Demo
Gratis during the discussion of the revenue bill in the
Senate is another evidence of the faacy of the claim
recent political campaigns that because Senator or Con-
gresham Democrat that fact nsures vote in support
Of the administration in its conduct of the war.
An amendment to the bill proposed by Democrat from
the southwest would have rendered the Government help
less in its military operations if it had received sufficient
support make part Of the BILL. 1t prohibited the use
Of any Of the money which will be raised under the revenue
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

enforcement of the IS hour law in
several Of the cities?
And speaking of the non enforce.
ment Of laws, what has become OF that
effort to make dog owners pay up,
which was to go on relentlessly for
a thousand days each year?
Even the dogs will be laughing at
the city government soon II they DO
not get busy.
Chicago's Board OF Trade is think
ing OF adding cotton to the list OF
things that can be traded In on Its
floor.
Bound to have something to gamble
in that can be manipulated and will
give action quick enough to suit per.
sons accustomed to the stirring game
of stud.
BIT they had better 90 3 BIT Nov.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20
RUFF STUFF.

Notice that the government will not
be able to completely equip the Ma
tional army at the go of.
But there probably will be spades
enough to go around.
Well, SO long, fellows. Tell the
Kaiser when it is all over that this
would be good place for him to begin
life all over again.
but you do not need to trouble about
attending any invitations to the crown
prince.
Sale Advisory Council OF Defence
lsSin session today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

F,od Administrator Hoover told the business ms
convention at Atlantic City yesterday that starvation
will win the war. Only the other day one took
world into his confidence and said the American air
fleet will win the war But If the government is wise
it will keep right on training ordinary armies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

During the absence of Capt. Guy
Scott, who was recalled from the
retired list when the war started and
is at fort in the west training men,
Former Senator Nathan Bay Scott Is
giving his entire time to his big bank
ing house-the Continental Trust Co.
He is to be found at his desk there
during business hours and is hard at
work. Senator Scott is seventy-five
years of age, but is doing the work
and putting in the hours as any young
banker might do.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

According to dispatches which were received on this
side yesterday great naval conference in which
sentatves of the United States will participate to be
held in Paris early next month Maybe at that time it
will be decided make effort to find If the Ger
man high seas fleet still exists.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Fairmont stores are now displaying full lines of fall
merchandise and they make most interesting appear
ance. great volume of trading done by the people of
Fairmont is done with the merchants of other Cities
sometimes to the decided disadvantage of the purchas
er, we feel Before sending your money out of
town give the local shops the benefit of visit least
Just now they are we'll worth it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

sary for them to confne their opera
lions to poker dice and craps if they
carry on much with a staple like cot.
ton.
Head Of Standard Oil told the bust
ness men at Atlantic City yesterday
that there was not the slightest dan
ger of deficiency in the supply OF
crude oil.
But the situation of course is not
so rosy that there will be a decrease
in the prices that the public mast
pay.
But you must say for the old Stand,
ard that it does sometime reduce
prices.
That is something the dealers in
food never have learned to do.
And they wonder why business does
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Apparently the movement of to the various Ma
tional army camps is going forward without hitch.
This Is fine example of the way l. which the American
railroads rise to emergency when they make the
effort The movement of guards to the Mexican border
after the Villa raid on Columbus was also splendid
piece work. which the railroads were given
the credit that was their due.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

have the SO called anti, humping meas.
ures which will help greatly, but we
must also have adequate Tariff Pro-
lection. Congress must be prepared
to strengthen home industry at every
point, as the trade war which will fol,
low this conflict of arms will be 80
fierce that all other trade wars win
appear as nothing in comparison.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20
WOODEN LEG A BOON.

HEAvENER. okla.-ollie Jackson,
who died last week, left fortune Of
almost 100000 made by smuggling
Valuables across the Canadian border
near Detroit. Jackson worked on one
side OF the border and lived on the
other. He wore a wooden leg, THIS
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brooks Smith
are at Richmond, Va, visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Rod D. Ford. Mr.. Ford is one
Of the editors of the Richmond Times.
Dispatch. When Mr.. Smith was one Of
the owners and the editor Of the
Parkersburg News, Mr. Ford was man.
aging editor of that publication, and
Mr.. William L. Mengert, now editor
Of the Parkersburg State Journal was
city editor of the News. Mr.. Ford
went to Richmond from Parkersburg
and has won place at the top of his
profession in the Virginia metropolis.
Mr. Ford is an alumnus Of Maridta
college.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Fenton who had
spent the summer at Elkins have re-
turned to their home hire. Mr.. Fenton
is business manager for the Ellins
family.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Elkins who
have had cottage at Cheslea, N. j.,
will return to their Washington house
next week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

A marriage license was issued In
this city on Monday to Wade Ashley,
of Worthington, w. Va, and Amelia
E. McKim of Rhoadesville, Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe McLane have leas.
ed their beautiful home in Cleveland
Park and taken an apartment at the
Netherlands.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

A son was born recently to Mr.. and
Mrs. Beryl Crowel at Cook hospital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

If YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
WESTERN UNION"
Subscribers on cur carrier routes falling to get
The West Virgiaian any evening should call IVES
TERN UNION" state the mct and give name and
residence and messenger will deliver paper to
your door at once. There Is no charge to the sub
scriber for this service. The West Vrgtnian plans
to render to its subscribers the best newspaper de-
livery service possible and this is part OF the plan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

Floyd Baker Smith, we'll known
young man of Elkins, is another West
Virginian who is in search of the great
adventure as a flyer for Uncle Sam.
Senator Sutherland filed young Mr..
Smiths application papers today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-20

W. W. England of Wheeling is Wis.
itor in this city. Mr.. England had bus
mess with the state department In
regard to relatives of Wheeling Syr.
ians war bound and unable to get
through to this country.