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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
Red Cross
Work


The committees appointed in
tlte Gap for the work during the
Red Gross Drive this week are
all doing excellent work and de-
serve the greatest praise Tor
heir efforts. The town and
community was divided among
the different committees and an
effort is being made to see every
one and solicit their subscrip-
tions. IL there is any one who
has MOI been seen 10y any one Of
the committees and desire to
contribute to the Red Gross they
will please see some one of the
solicitors and give in their sub
scriptIon. II is the desire of the
managers of the campaign that
no one be overlooked and in or
der that everyone who desires 10
subscribe may do SO, II public
booth will he opened in the
Monte Vista Hotel lobby Friday
morning and continue all through
Friday and Saturday for the pur-
pose of taking the subscription
of those whose names the com
mittcc failed to get and also
those who may desire to increase
their subscription. 1t is expect
ed that every one give to the
Red Cross and they will be given
an opertunity to do so.
II is believed that all the
places covered by the Big Stone
Gap Chapter will at least double
their allotment and that the
Chapter will go twice over the
top.
Reports from all over the
country are TO the effect that u
great interest is being taken in
this drive and instead of one
hundred million, the amount
asked for, three or four times
that amount will be subscribed.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
WEDDING.

Miss Clara McCorkle, of Nir-
ginia lntermont College, Bristol,
Va, and Mr.. Hunter McCorkle,
of Nora, Va, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. q. T.. Webb, for
the McCorklc- Webb wedding in
Christianshurg,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
Birthday Party.

Little Miss Mildred Barron and
Master John Barron entertained
II large number of their little
friends Saturday afternoon at
their parents home, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. II. Barron, on lmboden
Hill, in honor of their BIRTHDAYS
which are i'll the same week.
The color scheme of pink and
white was used very effectively
lin the dining room by vases of
pink roses and other flowers and
Istreamcrs of pink and white
crepe paper, while on the table
were three large white birthday
cakes, one holding seven candles
for John, one holding nine can.
dies for Mildred and one holding
IsiNtccn candles for l.etchcr
Bum, whose birthday was last
week also.
Numerous games and contests
were played on the lawn during
the afternoon, IN which Ralph
raggart, Jr., and Carter Allen
Won the prizes for the smaller
children. In the pining on the
cats tail contest, Margaret Kel-
~ won the girls prize, a pink
hair ribbon, and John Long, the
boys prize, II tie, while Marga
ret Taylor w9n the prize for The
larger girls, il box of pretty pa
per.
Delicious caramel ice cream
was served the children in cones,
also candy and slices of the
birthday cakes Nell Jenkins,
Jim Barron and William Taylor
found the three dimes in the
slices of cakes.
Misses Edna Catron, Mary
Lee Maiden and Janet Bailey
were invited to help entertain
the young guests present.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22

Meantime, don't forget that
backyard garden. Don't i'm.
agine for a moment that the
urge is any less than last year.
II anything, there is ii more vi.
tai necessity that this year cv.
cry available foot of ground be
made to produce food. Not on
ly is there n scarcity, but trans.
portation difficulties render this
shortage more acute in that
they make it difficult to trans.
port from one point To another
IN this country. SO that in the
coming season, the community
that does not raise its own food
stuffs may face the impossible,
ty of obtaining them, even
though they have the money to
pay for them, from the simple
reason that the railroads are
too over. burdened to haul them
If you raise your living you will
10 sure of it. Ii YOU do not
you mt least face the possibility
of scarcity.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
Mrs. II. S. K. Morrison Dead.

The whole town and comnuni-
~ We're shocked aud saddcned
Monday morning when telegram
was received stating that Mrs.
Ii. 5. X. Morrison, of the Gap,
who was visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Spears Webster, in Knox
Vile, had passed away Sunday
night at the home of her daugh-
ter i'll that city, altar an illness
of only few days of heart
trouble.
Mrs. Morison's remains were
brought to Gate City, her far
mer home, Tuesday, where they
We're Inferred by the side of her
husband, Judge IL. $. X. Nor
ison, in, the family cemetery in
the presence of a host of sor-
rowing relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held by
Rev. j. NJ. Smith, pastor of the
Presbyterian church here, OF
which Mrs. Morrison was u de-
yont member.
Mrs. Morrison is survived by
one daughter. Mrs. Spears Web
ster, who was formerly Miss
Louise Morrison, and four sons,
a. Kyle Morrison, of the Gap,
Hugh Morrison, of Johnson City,
Henry Morrison, Of Nashville,
and Lieut.. DR.. Rufus Morrison,
who is in the service of the
United States army somewhere
in France, all of whom were
with her when the end came ex-
copt Lieut.. Morrison.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
Government Needs Thou
sands Of Women For War
Work.

Washington, ID. O. May 1S
More and more, as the war pro-
gram progresses, is the Govern
nlent depending upon women
10 perform the tremendously
Increased volume of work in
| the civil branches. The force of
civilian employees IN washing
ton, ID. G. increased from 30.
900 To approximately 20. 600
during the first year of >our,
participation in the war. OF
this increase If 10000 more
.han 5000 are women. Women
mako up the increase in Govern.
mcnt offices and establishments
outside of Washington in less
proportion, for the reason thai
the greatest expansion the field
has Lcen in the large manufact-
uring plants of the War aud
Navy Departments, where thou
sands Of mechanics and labores,
are employed in shipbuilding
and in manufacturing ordinace
and other war material. Wom
en- are not available for EN-.
ployment in trades positions TO
any great extent, but their SER
vices are being utilized in every
way that ia practicable.
The United States Civil Service
Commission is calling for WON.
en- for Government work of not
less than 90 different kinds. The
list includes stenographers, typ
list, bookkeepers, other clerks
OF Il score or more of classified
tons which require training in
some special or technical line,
statistlcians,- operators of va
rious kinds of calculating, nd
dressing, and duplicating ma.
chines;proof readers, law clerks,
welfare executive secretaries.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
BoscHEE's SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies.
when Boschco's Syrup has been used so
for fifty-two years in all
parts Of the United States for coughs,
bronchitis, colds settled in the throat,
especially lung troubles. 1t gives the
patient good nights rest. free from
coughing, with easy oNpectoration In tho
morning, gives nature chance TO soothc
thc iniiAlned parts, throw of tho disease
helping the patient to regain his health
Sold by Kelly Drug Co.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22

Why not be cosmopolitan in
our eating? If we use more
Scotch oatmeal, Irish potatoes,
English barley, japanese rice
and Indian corn we can send
more American wheat to our
boys in the trenches.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
SUBSCRIBERS nre earnestly re.

SUBSCRIBERS are earnestly re.
quested to observe the date
printed OH their address slips,
which will keep them ut all
times posted rs, to the. date
Of the expiration Of their sub
scription. Prompt and timely
attention To this request will
save all parties a great deal OF
annoYance.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22

The Third Liberty Loan
has not only gone Cover the
top" but il has carried devas
tation into the enemy's trenches.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22

For home consumption Grent
Britain imports about 30. OO0, 900
pounde of coffee Annually.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
MccoRKLE-wEBB

Two Aspen, the beautiful coun,
try home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
E. Webb, was the scene Tuesday
Mt 3 80 O'Clock of a lovely we'd
ding, when they gave in mar
rinbe their oldest daughter, IIa.
eel Stewart to Mr.. Claiborn Ross
McCorkle, of Wise, Va.
Dogwood Blossoms and ported
ferns we're effectively used IN
decorating the whole lower floor,
the color scheme of green and
white being carried out. The
house was darkencd and the
lights turned on rendering a very
effective scene.
Miss Robbie Webb, the only
sister Of the bride, presided at
the piano, rendering the bridal
chorus from Lohengrin for the
professional and Memberships
as the occasional. During the
ceremony, ~ Love Thee was
played.
There were no attendants. The
impressive ring Ceremony was
used, the Rev. $. Harry Whit
more, the brides pastor oiliciat-
ing.
The bride, who is an exceed
ingly pretty blonde, wore a be-
coming suit of peacock blue sill
vcrtonc with gray hat, gloves
and shoes, and carried an army
bouquet of brides roses. She is
II young lady of attractive per.
sonality and has host Of
friends.
She is n graduate of the Rad
ford State Normal, and taught
at Wise until She was taken i'll
in February and compelled TO
return home.
Mr., McCorkle is very inllu-
cntial and successful attorney,
now holding the office of Com
monwealth's attorney, of Wise.
lie was II student at V. +. l.,
and graduated at the University
of Virginia in law, where he held
several honors in his class. lie
is n man of high traits of charac-
ter and has made many friends,
both in school aud in his profcs-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCorkle left
on train No. 20 for an extended
bridal tour. On their return
they will reside AT Wise, where
Mr.. McCorklc has recently pur.
chased a home.
Only the immediate families
of the bride and groom were
present owing to The fact of n
recent bereavement in the fami-
ly of the bride. Their many
friends wislr them much happi-
ness in their future life,
GUESTS ron M'CoRkI.g-wEnn
WEDDING.
Miss Clara McCorlilc, of Nir-
ginia lntcrmont College, Bristol,
Va, and Mr.. Hunter McCorkle,
of Nora, VA, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. q. T.. Webb, for
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22
Can We Eschew Politics?

When President Wilson ask :
ed the Congress to declare n
state Of war with Germany with
tho exception of very few ex-
ccptions the response was i'm.
mediate and emphatic. Party
lines disappeared as if by mag
ic and all were Americans first
last and all the time. And
since that date the same state
of cohesion has continued,
Democrats, Republicans, Pro
hibitionists and Progressives
vieing III their loyalty to the
Administration, until from the
proceedings in the two houses
of Congress one would be at n
loss to tell who were Democrats
and who were not,
This unanimity OF action evi.
denced fine spirit of loyalty
and augure well for the Admin.
istrution's backing for the time
ahead of us. But next fall the
general elections are coming on,
and many members will be
compelled TO contest before the
people for their seats in that
body.
There is now coming to be a
large sentiment throughout the
country that in the coming
elections we as people consent
to drop for II time our propensi
" for politics and return these
same men to the national capt
tai on their records. 1t is
pointed out that France has
rrorogued her elections and
continues in harness the men
who have been bearing the
brunt of the war legislation
This il done from various rea
SONS, principal of which is that
there may bc no suspicion Of
dissatisfaction with her legisla
tors that might give encourage.
ment to the enemy.
1t will certainly de ract from
tho efficiency of the Congress
il any large number OF its Nom
bers are forced to make n fight
for their positions. 1t would
be n graceful act of the Ameri
can people IT in the coming
election each man who has
stood staunchly at his post aud
upheld the honor of his country
were to be given his election
again as mark of confidence
rendered him by his constitu
cn;s. Whether no be of one
party or the other, for his cleo
ton to be conceded by the op-
posito party would constitute
one of the finest displays Of
loyalty and fidelity imaginable.
1t would say to our enemies
that our representatives have
faithfully voiced our sentiments
in their every act, and that we
have implicit confidence in their
loyalty and integrity.
Our country is facing stu
pcndous task and needs 10 come
30 this work united in determi-
nation and sentiment. No such
disturbing factors as partisan
politics should be permitted TO
interfere with our unity of nc
ton or take from our full ef-
ficiency. During the past year
we have almost lost sight of
politics, and il might be the
beat thing we could do il we
continue blind.to its lure.
IL wouldn't be "a bad idea to
put every man on his war rec
ord and let him stand or fall by
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22

U. n. Bethel, vice president
of the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company, states that
reports now tubulated show that
of the employees of The Bell
Telephone System throughout
the country il9,402 subscribed
for SS,O9o,o50 in Third Liberty
Loan bonds. The average sub
scriptlpn was SOS. Mr.. Bethel
announces that these figures in.
cludo only subscriptions on the
company's easy payment plan,
no account having been taken
OF subscriptions made by en-
ployecs directly through banks
or other channels.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22

The Germans hoped that
their spring offensive would
bring peace. But it was wild
hope, for Uncle Sam and his
allies will never stand for nm
offensive peace.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1918-05-22

Sixty mon thousand are
now being killed in the W ar,
aud about l50 men out of each
thousand are wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
HEARINGS ON CAREY BILL
D. c. Merchants Expected to Tes.
tify on Measure Affecting In
stallment House Methods.

Hearings before the House District
committee on the Cary bill affecting
houses doing business on the INSTALL
ment plan are expected to begin the
latter part of this week. Washington
merchants in many lines of business
are expected to testify at these hear
inss. Representative Cary said today
that he will urge another provision that
all persons selling goods on the in
|stallment plan who take the goods back,
clean them up and resell them must
take out license as second hand deal
ers.
Manufacturers. wholesale dealers and
trade organizations throughout the coun-
try have written many letters to members
Of Congress regarding this deferred-pay-
ment measure.
In his bill Representative Cary charges
that 800 per cent profits are exacted.
His bill would limit the profit to 80
per cent. would require a license fee of
$500 and provides that not more than
5000 worth can be sold to any one per-
SON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
FERGUS P. FERRIS DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Former Member Of The Stars Staff
Was One Of Morgan's Raid
ers During Civil War.

Fergus P. Ferris, formerly Washing
ton correspondent for the Baltimore
News and a former member of the edi-
torial staff of The Star, died at his
home. S13 East Capitol street, yester-
day, following lingering Illness. Flu
neral services will be held at the resi-
dence tomorrow morning at 1890. In
terment will be at Glenwood ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Ferris was one of the best known
of the older newspaper men Of Wash
ington. His work while covering Con-
gress for The Star made him known to
many men prominent in official and po-
litical life in the late sos. He resigned
from The Star in 1890 to become Wash
inEton correspondent for the Baltimo ore
News. In 1900 he became identified
with the insular bureau in Cuba and
held the post of fiscal representative of
the bureau in Cuba during the Ameri-
can occupation. He retired from active
work in 1906. Mr.. Ferris was a veteran
of the civil war, having been a member
of Morgan's raiders. who terrorized
the people of southern Ohio and In
diana in 1864.
He is survived by his widow, Maude
Ferris, and three sons, Lieut. Col.
Charles J. Ferris. N. A. German Ferris
and Edwin Ferris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
Strange Military Badges.
From the London Chronicle.

Having helped many a soldier
through weary hours in trench and
hospital. playing cards are now being
pressed into active war service. You
may have noticed the new and neat
little cloth badges on the sleeve of our
men from the front, but possibly have
failed to understand the designs. They
are nothing but the familiar club,
spade, heart, and diamond of the play
ing card. Under the new scheme regi-
ments are divided into packs, each
company having its symbol in certain
color to serve as an identified ton mark,
all other badges being removed before
going over the top.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
PR0C[AMAT|0NA ASKS
MOUNTS FOR ARMY
10000 Horse Breeders Are
Urged to Form Association
to Provide Needs.
APPEAL SENT OUT TODAY

A proclamation calling upon 10000
horse breeders throughout the United
States to help establish an Army horse
association for the purpose Of keeping
the American military forces supplied
with mounts was sent out from Wash
ington today.
The appeal Is made by Henry X.
Bush-Brown, Lieut.. Gen. S. B. NJ. Young,
U. s. "A, retired. and Lieut.. Co. ]. F.
Reynolds Lands. U. S. A., retired. Steps
to organize an Army horse association
have already been taken by these men
as the result of conference of repre-
sentative horse breeders in New York
recently. The proclamation follows:
Horses for Army.
"Wanted-Twenty thousand volun-
teers to StabliSh the Army Horse As
ISOLATION. which will take the place of
the recently dissolved National Re
mount Association, of which Lieut.. Gen.
S. B. NJ. Young was the president and
Col J. f. r. Lands was the secretary.
The purpose is to safeguard our
Army from an impending shortage of
horses in the near future by encour-
aging the breeding of suitable animals
owned by horse breeders and farmers
THE members of the association are
asked to pledge not less than 50 each
annually for the next five years, and
the owners of brood mares are asked
to pledge a limited number of produce
for a like period. or the duration of the
war, and sell the same to the govern
ment or the association at a fixed price
as weanlings or at more mature age.
THE income of the association to be
used in carrying this plan into effect
which may later be taken over by the
government if SO desired.
rhn Ace fol h.
lished several years ago and among
the founders was Gen. Leonard Wood
and its former members are requested
to become the nucleus of this organ
isation.
Membership blanks and other details
can be obtained by addressing Henry
K. Bush-Brown, temporary secretary,
at 1929 G street, Washington, D. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
Sell, Then Seek to Dust.

Inquiry shows that some house own
ers who have disposed of their homes
to make a few hundred dollars now
seek to dispossess others who are rent
ing. urging their ability to pay larger
cash payments. People not in the en-
ploy Of the government, who are de-
pendent upon salaries drawn from local
employment, are threatened not only
with the loss of their homes, but of
their positions as well, because the
selling drive has withdrawn every
house for rent from the market. not
only in the city limits. but far out
into the nearby country. This, it is
contended, is a serious menace to
private employers as well as to their
employees.
1t is also claimed that forced boom
of this kind, where people are COM
PEELED to yield to the demands of house
owners and agents. is tempting prof
iteerinG capital' from other cities. and
that this is one OF the main objects
Of the drive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29

Ain, 45-in., 42-in.,, and a6-in.
sizes. Oil opaque window shades,
mounted on strong spring rollers,
complete with fixtures, in the
most wanted ecrus and dark
greens. All Oft. lengths, subject
to slight inperfections.
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
Would Stimulate Production,

It, is greatly to be desired that the
production of well bred registered ami
mails be stimulated. and that thew be
distributed more generally, in order to
Improve the quality. There is at pres
ent no comprehensive plan pursued by
the government to do this or assist the
breeders so to do.
1t is the purpose of the Army Horse
Association to formulate and put into
practice plans to accomplish this de-
sired result based on the experience of
France and other countries
To utilize the best that NAV be
found in the following well known
breeds of light horses: Thoroughbred,
Morgan. saddle horse. standard bred
hackney. Arab and Suffolk punch.
To attain good results in the en-.
pioyment of all the nations resources
it seems desirable to divide the coun-
try into twelve zones. as follows:
No. THE New England states.
No. 2-The middle states
No, 3-Delaware, Maryland and the
Nirginias.
No. 4-The Carolinas. Tennessee.
Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
No. 5-kentucky. Ohio. Indiana, Mich
No. s-Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Wis
consin. Minnesota.
No, mississippi. Louisiana, Arkan'-
eas, Oklahoma.
No. s-Te-as. New Mexico.
No 1ozcolorado. Wyoming. Utah
Montana.
No. 11-California, Nevada, Arizona.
No. 12-ldaho. Washington, oregon.
The plan is that each of these zones
should have an experienced breeder
appointed as zone superintendent and
under him four field superintendants
local board and supervise the coop
erative breeding of that zone under
the rules and standards established by
the central board Of advice.
Need Experienced Breeders.
This advisory board should be made
up of recognized experienced breeders
such as:
John f. Madden of Lexington, Ky,
representating thoroughbreds: Gen. ].
j. Castleman of Louisville. KY, repre-
senting saddle horses; H. Il. g Watson
OF Brandon. VT. representing Morgans;
Col Spencer Borden. Fall River. Mass,
representing Arabs; Reginald Wander
hilt of New York. representing hack
neys: Samuel insult of Chicago. Ill,
representing Suffolk punches: w y.
Hams of Terre Haute Ind, REPRESENT
ing standard bred.
With such an organization IT would
only be necessary for the War DEPART
nent to decide how many and VIVA.
types or horses 1t needs and the or
Ranization could furnish the best the
country can produce and every one
having a few good mares could do his
share in keeping the Army well sup
Piled 1t can be shown that the cost
would not much exceed that now paid
for inferior horses
The automobile has SO dominated the
world that there is, at present. no in
ducement to raise horses. Money in
vested IN cattle. sheep or any other
business pays sure and good return,
and horses are a doubtful venture.
Therefore, to have horses for the
Army 1t must be recognized as a nee
essary~ production for the specific use
of the Army, just the same a the man.
ufacture of khaki. caps. buttons, guns
ammunition and all the other things
which only the Army needs.
To the extent of its resources the
Army horse associatyn will hssist in
making horse breeding for the Army a
recognized and properly paid business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-29
In the Conservatory.

from the Boston Transcript.
She-Some one has said that kisses
are loves language.
He-That 50? Let's talk.