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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
Men Who Rule Europe. -.

The Present Emperor of Germany is
William II. He is 20 years of age
The Emperor of Austria, Francis
Joseph, is SO years of age, and has
worn the imperial crown for forty
years.
The reigning Prince of Montenegro
is Nicholas T., who is AZ years old, and
has reigned for twenty-eight years.
The King of Portugal, Luis l., is 80
years old, and is man of enterprise
and progress. He has been twenty
years King.
The Emperor of Russia. Alexander
III, is 43. years of age, and ascended
the throne after. the murdex of ,his
slnkhei; searssago.-:.ass> -
The President of the French Rep9be
10, M. Carnot, is 81 years of age, and
swas elected to office in December last
as successor to NJ. Grevy.
The Soye reign or Sultan Of Turkey,
Abdul Hamid H., is 46 years old, and
succeeded to the throne twelve years
ago when the Sultan who preceded him
was desposed.
The King Of Servia, Milan l., is A,
and was crowned only six years ago,
but before that he had held the throne
for fourteen years by election as Prince
Milan Obenovich Nv.
The King of Sweden and Norway,
Oscar H., is in his Goth year, and has
relgned for sixteen years. He ia q
fairly liberal monarch, aud has favored
some reforms during his reign.
The King of Roumania, Carol l., is
40 years of age, and was proclaimed
King only seven years ago, but for
fourteen years before that time he had
been Chief of the Roumanians.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21

Z { ~ sy5h { d 6ssIstss Sal y S'
Her voice is sweet as the whfp-yoor wills
And tho sunshino's In her hafr;
But Ia rather face a redskins knife
Or tho grip of g-izziy besr
Yet Sol says, why. she's such tsar.
She's ust the on, for YOU
o, dorm it oil i--afeard of n COL.
And ms Just ak feet twof
Iho1gh she mt any size whlle I'm
Considerable tai
IN nowhere wnen she speaks to mo-
She makes m feel so email
NV face grows red my tongue gets hitcbed
The cussod thing won't GO;
1t riles mo cause it makes her think
I'm most tarnation slow.
And though folks say sho's sweet on me
guess it can't be true;
o, dam it all i-a'eard Of a gal,
And me just ak feet two.
Ny sakes just Pose II what the folks
Is saying should be sol
Gos Coasln Jan,. and speak to her,
Find out and let mo know.
Toll h, tho gals should court ths mon
For ism this leap year?
That a why M kinder bashful like.
Awrft'nS for her hero. t $50 t-a-i,s 80, :,
And should she hear I'm scared Of hsr -
Yo1Jl swear IL can't be true, :
o, darn it all i-afeard OF gal;
And me just six feet twoI
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
SUICIDE OF A MURDERESS.
Nor Crying Babe A trAssssssvstisisss NJ

ncf Crying Babe A tsSssSgfStSms
ton Of the Prison Officers.
Annie Chomo, who was indicted with John
Henderson, for the murder of her husband,
John Chomo, at Pottstown, Pa. last Novem-
her, committed suicide In her cell by hang
Ing herself with silk handkerchief, whicl
attention was attracted by the cries OF h
aforementioned child. Henderson, was
tried and acquitted. After his acquittal the
woman became worry melancholy, and before
being taken from tho courtroom cried out:
me hangi Ne happp
Shortly before she committed the deed she
bad Der babe In her arms singing 20 It,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
Z /! I! CIT ]! !, q taeo,
: 'G1;FIidl[SHED 1;FIi m THE CARS. !; iiiii'
A Terrible Wreck on the Lake
Shore Railroad.

ZEN Persons Killed and Many In.
Jure0-Onc Section Of nm Exprcss
Train Runs Into the Other.
Train 12 on the Lake Shore from the West
due in Buffalo, N. Y, at 9.1O p. NJ, and
running very fast to moke up for lost time,
broke in two near Hamburg, at g. so o'clock.
Inc front part OF the truiu, consisting Of en-.
gine, tender, smoker and the two day coaches
was quickly brou yht to a standstill. The rear
half, composedof five heavy Pulman's, came
on down the grade and crushed into the sec
ond day coach. The Pullman being the
heavier lifted the day coach into the air, and
they now lie ono on top of the other, and both
having telescoped the first day coach.
10th the day coaches and the Pullman were
I1' IS Rsss; Ssss, az the les q life AMI
: ecene OF tho accident. Toe raiiroaI authori.
ties and employees refus d any iuformation
whatever to the press.
HAMBURG. N. Y.-As near as can be ascer-
tanned, ten were killel and twenty Ave in
Jured at the wreck near Bay view Traiu l2
shad eleven coache three baggage, four
day coaches and four Pulmans The train
parted some miles we of Hamt urg, at tho
coupling betwe the last d,y coach and the
first sleeper. The tirst section went on ah sad
and was stopped by conductor Houghtaling
pulling the bell rope.
Most OF them in the last day co tch were
warned iu time to leavt, but those in he first
Pullman had no warning. ond the oars met
and telescoped with terrific force. The Pull.
man was completely buried beneath the other
car. Engine No. 81 was dispatched to Buff
talo for aid.
1t was two AMI one half hours before the
physicians arrived. A wreckng train pre-
csded the relief train, and work was begun
CTtFlCatIuU In i'm
The bJdles taken out were stretched In q
bog gage car. A grea; bondfire OIL the side
OF the track threw lurid light upon the
terrible scene A passenger says the coup
ling was defective. 1t broke precisely in
Cleveland. At 123) o'clock = relief train
was made up, and ten OF the most seriously
injured taken to the Hospital
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
New Kind Of House Plants.

Wife-John, I do wish you would
write to Edison aud get few OF those
electric light plants that read OF in
the paper.
John-What would you do with them !?
Wife, think 1t would be so nice to
mix them with the other plants in the
conservatory.
John-I'm afraid they wouldnt stand
the temperature there. = Yankee Blade.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
FLOODS AND STORMS.
Tip Water In she 'Mississippi River
UP 10 thc Danger Point.

Tip water I'm she 'Mississippi River
Up tO thc Danger Point.
TIN water In the Mississ: :ppi still contlnu,s
to rip. Opposite Arkansas City, in Ar
kansaA the water rose five inches in two
days tis getting dangerously high. In
one plade on the leyeo at Arkansas City &c
lacks butten inches OF tho top. Two weak
places bate been strengthened by sand bags.
IL was reIprted that the levee above was in
danger, owing to rains and cattle crossing
II TO the hkhsr lands. They had cut into
and weakentd it. The great st anxiety pre-
walls on the Arkansas side, and repetition
Of the great oysrfsgo: 1888, is feared. Sons
y - saau' ~ Hi
Heavy overcast Sxies add TO the general
apprehension. The water In the river oppo-
site Arkansas Cty, outside tho lsvee, Is eight
feet higher tn an the main street OF tbs city.
An overflow seems inevitable, and the ex-
porienced are preparing for IL. Tho winter,
30 called, In this state has been remarkable.
Flowers are In bloom aud trees In bud. Tho
cold weather OF the last five days has In
many Instances kiljod tho buds on ifuis trees.
running the prospects OF q crop.
Jonn swintou. ths labor roformer. ,sr,,ea
occas.onalty from Europe that 10 ID Ia good
spirits and heelth and enjoying. himself.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
THE DRUNKARD's WIFE.

A New York correspondent of the Cincin.
natl Enquirer says:
Last week quoted narrative -,iven to ms
10y DR.. William +. Wrig..t, of our city hos
p'tal service; and now have good temper
ance one from his lips.
II knew man." lie said, "who was a civil
engineer by profession, born in Geneva, Swift
zerland, and graduate of the Polytechnic
School at Zurich. His wife belonged to n
wealthy family in the Canton of Schwytz.
one OF the oldest families i'm the Oldest can
wishes OF her people they had been married.
and she had accompanied him to this country.
where hc had been successful from the first.
through the Introduction OF friends and his
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
NUMBER II.
THE CHURCH AND THE SALOON.

The Presbytery, i'm a recent session at EN-.
poria, Kansas representing seventy six
churches, and 56l2 members, passed the most
pronounced resolutions, denouncing the
liquor traffic, declaring that all merely re-
strctive and regulative laws in regard to it
were failures, and that all legislation which
does not look to its utter suppression is weak
and vicious
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21

John swintop. the labor roformer, wrf,es
spirits and heaith and snjoylpg himself.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-03-21
A STORY OF EXTRAORDINARY INTEREST.
DY FRANK BARRETT.
CHAPTER ~.

MUST summarize as briefly
as possible the evonts that
took place the week follow
Ing Lola's flight. not be-
cause I find them lacking in
fnterest-for indeed these
were the happiest days /
had ever spent-but bee ause
the lengthy description
would unduiy retard the
progress OF the history I
have set myself to narrate.
On the morning OF tho
18th search was made for
Lola. She was not In the
house. A little after mid
day enc .ofthe keepers. sent
out to explore the Abbey
woods and park. reported
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RATHER GOT HIM.
A story OF wendell, PHILIPPE.

Mr. Purvis told good and character
istic story of the late Wendell Phillips, who
fought side by side with him during the
battle for emancipation. One day he arose
to address meeting that was more than
usually hostile to the abolitionists, and
howled down and insultcd several previous
speakers. Mr.. Phillips walked TO the front
of the platform, and, scanning the faces in
front of him with keen and fearless eye,
began: "You scoundrels!" Instantly there
was storm of angry howls and curses, but
when they ceased he repeated in louder
voice: "You scoundrels!i" Again tho storm
rose and again he repeated the term. The
fourth time the American admiration for
fcarlessness and fair play asserted itself,
and the balance of his speech was listened
to in silence and with respect.
Another time Mr.. Phillips was in rail
wav car in which were number of
ministers returning from convention.
Among the number was man with loud,
strident voice, who was loudly dcclaimng
against the abolitionists, and especially
against Mr.. Phillips. He was talking at
every one in the car, and finally shouted
that he understood that Mr.. Phillips was
OH board. Calling the conductor, he asked
him to point out Mr.. Phillips. The con-
ductor indicated the orator, who had been
a quiet and interested listener.
The little man with the voice strobe up
the aisle to a respectful distance, and, after
striking an attitude, the following colloquy
took place:
$50 YOU are Wendell Phillips!"
.1T ~, 81 - rnpl;oI bo nr,for f,uint1v
Then why don't YOU go South and
preach your doctrine thcreY" shouted the
little minister.
"At that time" explained Mr.. purvis, in
relating the incident, "any abolitionist
would have been lynched in the South"
Replying to the clergyman, Mr.. Phillips
asked:
You are minister Of the gospel?'
IL am, sir"
"Your mission is to save souls from
hcll?"
1T is, SIR
"Then why don't you go there, sir!"
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Held up His End.
louisville POst.)


When the late Ex-Governor Moorehcad,
of this state, was member OF congress,
he met, one day in Washington city, IL con-
sttuent of his from the mountain regions
IL big. rough uncouth citizen, but withal Il
man of great influence among the natives,
and one whom it would not he good policy
to mistrcat in anyway. AS il happened,
Gov. MoOrchcad was on his way to Il state
dinner at the residence of the British
minister, and as a mere matter of polite
ness, explained to the mOuntainccr where
he was going, and invited him to go with
him, thinking, of course, that the man
would appreciate the situation and would
not accept the invitation. But, to the sur
prise of the congressman, the man frcm
the hills said, "Certainly, I'll just go along
with yc," and did so. The Kentucky rep
resentativc made the most of bad bar
gain, and quietly explained matters to his
host, who was amused but not at all
offended The dinner passed off without IL
serious accident, though the mountain
constituent did more than his share of the
talking and eating, and did not hesitate to
send his plate back for a second "help "
from any dish that struck his palate pleas
antly.
After adjourning to the parlor, Ole Bull,
who was among the invited guests, favored
the party with some of his best and most
classic selections. The kentucky voter
sat still, leaning back in his chair, his
hands i'll his pockets and his eyes fixed on
the ceiling. AS the violinist was about
concluding, Rusticus went up to him and
said: "Mr. Bull, just let me try your fiddle
IL hit" Tho valuable Cremona was re-
luctantly handed over to him, and he fired
away on a number of rafting, short-bOw,
country airs, which completely captivated
not only the assembled dignitarics but Ole
Bull, himself, whose music had been too
grand" for the understanding of his
hearers. Before the party broke up, the
mountain constituent had made engage
mcnts to play on similar occasions ut their
residences, and during his stay of several
weeks in Washington city he was called
on by Ole Bull, and gave that great must
clan instructions on the fiddle.
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NOTICE /.
BY CITY COUNCIL.
LUMBER CONTRACT.

Until Wednesday, September 18th, at 6
o'clock pm, the Council of Big Stone Gap
will receive sealed bids for the following
lumber for sidewalk purposes, viz:
Three hundred thousand (3OOOOO) feet,
of which one hundred and sixty-fve thou
sand Q65000) feet shall lie 2xGxl2, and
scvcnty-four thousand (74,OOO) feet xxx
l6, and the balance 2x6xl4 feet. Sepa-
rate bids are required on the above for
PINE and OAK, and on the l2's and los
bids are to he both for undrcsscd and
dressed on one side. When all bids are
in, the Council will determine whether the
Pine or Oak will be accepted, and whether
it shall be undrcsscd or dressed on one
side; also
OAK LUMBER FOR CROSSINGS.
Forty-two thousand (42,000) feet to lie
3xl2xl2 or II feet, and five thousand (3,-
0O0) feet 4x4xl0 feet.
All the above lumber to he delivered
along Wood Avenue in ''Plat |" on sides
of Dummy line.
Contract to he let to lowest and best
bidder, the Council reserving the privilege
to reject any or all bids.
Address Chas. a. Alden, City Engineer,
or City Council of Big Stone Gap Va.
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An Actors Joke.
Doe Jeiferson,s AutobIography.


The useful career and unblemished
character of George Holland will be re-
called by all who knew him. He lived, a
bright and cheerful spirit, in this world
for eighty years; for time could not age
his youthful heart He was the mcrriest
man ever know. Practical joking was n
passion with him, and though his FRANKS
were numerous, by some good fortune they
always ended innnocently and with HARM
less mirth. remember that on one occa-
sion, when some goldfish had been placed in
the ornamental fountain in Union square,
Holland dressed himself in full sport
ing suit, and with fish basket strapped
upon his shoulder. broad-brimmed hat
upon his head, and rod in his hand,
he unfoldcd camp-stool, and, quietly
seating himself in front Of the fountain,
began to fish with such patient and
earnest look in his face that no one could
have supposed that it was intended for a
practical joke. This strange spectacle
soon attracted n curious crowd about the
sportsman, who, with vacant and idiOtic
smile. sat there quietly awaiting u nibblc.
y policeman soon forced his way through
the crowd and arrested Holland, who ex-
planned with a bcwildercd look that he
was fishing in his own private grounds.
The policeman naturally concluded that
the intruder was some harmless lunatic,
aud patting him kindly Oil the shoulder
badc him go home to his friends. Hol-
land burst into food Of tears, and while
affectionatcly embracing the guardian of
the law cOntrived to faston the fshhoOk
into the collar of the policeman's coat,
who walked slowly and sympathetically
away, unconsciously dragging the line and
rod aftsr him. The crowd, seeing the
joke, roarcd with laughter as Holland
quickly made his way to the nearest ON
nibus, which he reached before the infu-
rated policeman could catch him.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-09-05
POLITICAL SPEAKING.
Judge Hutton, of Abingdon, Addresses the
Sovereigns on the Burning Cues
lions of the Day.

A number of democrats were assembled
Wednesday night to hear Judge Hutton
on the political issues of the day. He
said we should lay aside the prejudice that
exists between the parties, and vote for
the good of the people, and went on to
show why voting the democratic ticket
was voting for the good of the people.
He said that the democratic party believed
in home rule aud local movement, and the
people OF Big Stone Gap could run her
own affairs, just so that it did not conflict
with the Constitution Of the United
States.
He spoke of the enormous sum of money
that was being paid out under the present
administration to pension the soldiers.
While he said he believed in every soldier
that deserved it receiving II pension, he
did not like to see the poor people of the
country paying such taxes as they do, and
the money being layishcd upon the unde-
serving veterans.
Next he discussed the tariff question.
He gave short history Of the origin OF
.he Iariil. He said he did not want to be
understood as advocating free trade, for
he did not believe in free trade, and every
man who did believe in it was in favor Of
no tax ut all, but he said that the demo-
cratic party is in favor ofraising revenue to
run this government economically and
nothing more, and he said that tariff
tax was protection to the people of this
country.
He spoke of the Mckinley bill, and gave
the opinion of Blaine Oh this bill,
although he is q republican, Mr.. Blaine
said 81 would rather have my right arm
cut of than to vote for such q BILL" Aud
went on to prove how it affected tho farm
ers. He produced a paper giving the
prices at which agricultural implements
made by home manufacturers sell for in
this country and what the they sell for in
foreign countries, and said that a pillow
that sold for $500 in this country, sells
In foreign countries for 500 and Q
mover that sells in this country for 100
sells in foreign countriea for $25, and so
with ali implements.
He spoke Of the bankrupt law, and read
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-09-05
SCHOOL NOTICE,

first term Of collegiate preparatory school will begin
Monday the l5th inst. The first terms work will
include in Latin, English Literature, Gram
mar and Composition, History, Elementary Science
II desired, in German, Greek and Higher Muthcmat-
les The rates will be SIS for the year, In the regular
course OF at least five subjects $50 for preparatory
course (probably not continued beyond the present
year,
Preliminary notice is also given that all pupils de<r-
ing tn enter for the first term requested Ia he pres
at the scouroom (ncar the Of Clinton and
Jerome streets Tuesday, September 9th, at O'Clock
D. M, for the organization Of classes, arranging for
text books, etc. It would facilitate this work il all
entries for the term be made at OF before this time
WM. II BECKFOgp.
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some Of its provisions, and showed how il
would effect the people, were It to pass!
more especially the farmers. He stated
that some distinguished congressman from
Texas had said that the Mckinley bill was
intended to wreck the farmers, and the
bankrupt law to come along and finish il
up and carry OFF the wreckage, and he
agreed with him.
In conclusion he spoke in very Aattcr-
ing manner Of the nominee for congress
for this district, Mr.. Buchanan, and re-
lated his personal experience with him
The speech was we'll received and ap-
plause was frequent.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-09-05
Personals.

Mr.. l.. b. Fox, OF Louisville, who Is connected with
the Electric Light Company, has been spending sew
eral days in the city.
Miss Maggie and Miss Mary Flanncry, Of Mise
Courthouse, passed through the city the other day on
route to the female college at Bristol There should
be college here for the education Of the handsome
girls Of Wise county.
The Misses DAWN, Of Bristol, remained few days
with Mrs. Jno Marston, and received much attention
from the beaux OF Big Stone Gap. They daughters
Of Capt. DAWN of the L. 4 \: railro"d
Mr.. W. =. Palmer has returned from visit to his
old home.
General Ayers spent several days tn the city, and
is preparing to remain here permanently
Mr.. J. W. Fox Las returned from Louisville.
Among recent arrivals are the following: Arthur
Steward and Henry Reese, Baltimore; j. C. Richmond,
Wise Court House; W. p. Lipscouib, Virginia; A. \.
Daniel, North Carolina; e. T. Estes; A. Symmetrical,
Richmond; o. " Wears, Wise Cour, House; A. Is.
Hodges, Richmond.
Among those who have returned TO the Gap from
their jaunts elsewhere W. J. Horseley, who Is to
open large store hereand ". s. Nickels and Estes,
real estate agents
W. s. Stafford, Of Knoxville, Is In the city.
". s. Morrlss, Of the MorrIss-Dillard Hardware
Company, returned from his home at Glade Spring,
where he has been sick for some time with typhoid
fever.
Judge W. 4. Miller, of Tacoma, was in town
Tuesday.
James Shupp, OF Lee county, fell from bridge near
Duitons kaw-mi aud sustained severe injuries about
the head, and sprained one wrist.
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The Bantlst Association,

Great preparations arc being made TO
receive delegates to the Southwestern
Virginia Baptist Association, which will
he held here next week. DR.. Curry and
many of the most distinguished Baptist
orators will be present. The committee
appointed to arrange for their reception
arc securing comfortable quarters for the
visitors
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a Boston Girls Awful Plight.

IFrOm the PhilladeIphin Times
In the excitement OF the m0mcn, the two Boston
girls rushed into the raging SURF and the amount Of
garments they had managed to get rid Of would have
struck ballet girl dumb with envy.
SON." suddenly cried Miss demonstrates; "what
have done! what will become of me! | nm so
ashamed that my bushes are beginning To heat the
water about me-
'swhat is IL" coldly remarked her companion,
who didn't like the idea nj the other getting ahead OF
her when any mOdcsty business was going Oh.
whats got LOOSELY
son. how can ever live TO tell ii. I've come in
bathing without my spectacles."
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4 New Departure.

Hilb, the Baltimore clothier, has secured
Il large assortment of fine, and at the same
time, prettiest samples for mems suits
ETC., and is prepared to accept orders. a
perfect fit guaranteed. All made by
Storm, the best Baltimore merchant
tailor 1t
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-09-05

Just received, an entirely new stock Of
Fall oycrcoats, clothing and gents heavy
underwear. AS fine an assortment as can
be found in the South. At Hilb's, the
Baltimore Clothicr. 1t
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-09-05
A Hearty Welcome to Visitors

at /. Hilb's, the Baltimore clothicr A
sonrs"ir given to every purchaser next
week. Look at my prices. Mems suits
from $29S up; mems shoes from 7yc. up;
womcn's shoes from 19c. up. IT
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-09-05
q Gold Watch Free.

Every purchaser of five dollars worth Of
goods is entitled to Il chance at II fifty
dollar gold watch, to be- ratified on October
18th at l. HILDs, The Baltimore Clothier.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-09-05

You can buy $50 pounds of salt in Il
thrcc-bushcl seamless bag at W II. Nick
els e. Co.'s for only 80 cents, and other
groceries and dry goods in proportion. If