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The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
MAMMOTH CAVE SURPASSED.
4 Tennessee Cavern Explored TwentS
Miles and No End Reached.
Normandy Special in Globe-Demot

(Normandy Special in Gobe-Democrat)
There is intense excitement at this place
over the discovery yesterday of cave that,
so far, seems to surpass the Mammoth cave
in size and grandeur. Yesterday morning,
as party Of gentlemen were inspecting
the country two and half miles south
east from this place, and directly between
here and Tullahoma, they accidentally
discovered the entrance. Previously there
had been heavy rains and the people had
been awakened few nights before by a
rumbling sound in the earth The mouth
of the cave seems to have become exposed
by slide of dirt and rocks from the side
of the hill. The party entered the cave
and walked good distance by the light
from the mouth, which is about eight feet
in height by twelve in width. They, hay-
ing no light to go further, returned to
Normandy, got lanterns and then went
back to the cave, arriving there about D
O'Clock in the afternoon. They walked in
what seemed to be direct line all night.
but found no end There was a small
creek running through the cave from
northeast to southwest. The walls were
very high, and seemed to he smooth, eX
ccpt here and there stalactitcs hung from
the roof to the floor. The distance tray
eled could not have been short of twenty
miles Retracing their steps they arrived
ut the mouth at o'clock this afternoon
They say there seemed to be no end to the
cave. In some places the passage is hun
drcds of feet wide. As the mouth of this
cave lies at the foot of what is known as
the table-lands or barrcns it is believed it
extends under the whole table-land. The
people of this place have gone wild with
excitement over the discovery. An cx
ploring party will go in the cave some
time tonight, and will stay three or four
DAYS or find the end.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
( ADOuBI.E DOSE DE. SNAKE VENOM.
Mrs. Roots Ordinary Experience with Cop.
perheads- Massassauqua's Work.

GALLON, Ohio, Aug. I6.-Mrs. Mary Root,
of Mamsbury, the day before the Fourth of
July was bitten on her forehead by n cop
perhead snake while she was putting pie
on the swing shelf in her cellar, the snake
having climbed to the shelf in some way
and lying there coiled. The poison of
the snake affected Mrs. Root SO seriously
that for several days she was not expected
to live, being most of the time delirious.
The venom finally succumbcd to treatment
and Mrs. Root gradually recovered, being
able to get out of the house for the first
time last week Yesterday she went into
the yard to hang up clothes. She had her
clothcspins in muslin bag. She laid the
bag on the ground until she was ready to
use it. When she thrust her hand into
the bag to take out some clothespins her
middle finger was seized by something,
and instantly shock of excruciating pain
flashed from her finger to her shoulder.
She quickly drew her finger from the bag
and dropped the bag on the ground. The
instant it struck the ground copperhead
snake ran out of the bag and hurried
away in the grass. Mrs. Roots cries
brought aid to her, but she became blind
and delirious before she could be taken to
the house She is now lying in precarious
state, and DIR. Ball doubts that she will
survive this second injection Of copper
head venom into her system while it was
still effected by the first charge. The cop
perhead and its mate were found in
the high grass not far from where Mrs.
Root was bitten, and both were killed.
Two COWS and horse running in pas
ture on farm adjoining the Root place
were found dead and much swollen on diff
fercnt days Of last week. The owner be-
lieved that they had been poisoned by
hired man he had discharged, and he
started for the Justices Office to swear out
warrant for the mans arrest. On the
way to the Justices the farmer took a
short cut through the pasture where the
cattle had died. When half way across he
was startled by shrill rattle, and discov-
cred in bunch of grass ahead of him the
deadly coil of rattlcsnake. He killed
the poisonous reptile and went no further.
He knew that the massassauqua and not
the hired man had killed his cows and
horse.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
Corhett ON Tate.
fCbicaro iIerald.)


"Thc story published in the papers
about the death of Uncle Dick Tate,
Kcntuckv's dcfaulting state treasurer, is
about the fshiest thing have heard of
late" said Col. Jake Corbett, a democratic
politician from western Kentucky to a
Chicago Herald reporter. ut is very thin,
much too thin for any one to take in who
knows ANYTHING of the facts concerning
Tate's fall and the work his friends have
been doing ever since to keep him from
being brought back to Kentucky and pun
ished for his crime. Tate stole over Il
quarter of u million, but because he loaned
a good share of ii to about half of the
state and TOOK their I. O. US for the
amounts he has been screened from JUS
tice. Tate is no more dead than am. In
the first place, no one believes he went to
China. He is in hiding somewhere, await
ing the time when the public will give
general credencc to his death, and then
he expects to have his family join him to
enjoy together the stolen funds of the
commonwealth The theory of his death
in China is based on the fact that until a
wear ago he wrote regularly to his wife.
Since that time she has not heard from
him. The report is given out simply to
allay the clamor for his apprehension and
arrest. use the term clamor simply as Il
figure of speech. There has been no
clamor for his arrest in Kentucky. Peo-.
pie there speak of his defalcation in the.
sfaintest whisper for fear of hurting some
ones feelings. Uncle Dick is dead in
the same sense that Reed and Mckinley
have killed off Blaine So
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
Not SO dangerous as lie Looks.
New York Iedcer.)

New YORK Lcugef.)
Because q man has heavy eyebrows, a
hairy face, burly frame and a strong
voice, do not thence infer that he is fear
less and resolute Pluck and determine
ton do not depend upon physical confor-
nation. Your man Of mighty Drawn,
bull-necked and bull-chested. bearded
like bard" and dcep-voiccd us Il bas-
soon, may be as arrant cur as ever
turned tail on danger. Who has not, at
some time or other, seen IA coarse, swag-
gerng giant, with the bone and muscle of
three ordinary men, cowed and silenced
by an indomniable little fellow not half
his own size? AS "a rule, the most for
Misunderstanding specimens of humanity
are by no means the most terrible.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29

ton had an open knife, and his friend has.
pistol. He backed up against the wall
and shot. "
Mr.. Jones found him in shanty at
Bristol, and when asked to surrender he
stcpncd bnck. "Throw up your hands"
said Jones, aor I'll kill yon.' Street
threw up his hands. "Now go out up the
street"
Mr.. Jones object was TO get him up
town before the crowd Of negroes who
were gathering around got too large. He
then put Street in jail, and tclegraphed
for instructions.
Mr.. Jones says he has known the negro
for six months, and that the reports i'll
regard to his previous bad character. are
untrue. .He is hard worker" he added,
"and is entitled to a fair trial"
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
Been Wasting Time.
frrnm tl,e Chicurn TrILune. !

(From the Chicago Tribunel
81 hope, Mary" he said gently, the
suddenncss and intensity Of my love will
not come upon you like Il shock. Posi-
bly," he continued, still more gently and
taking her hand with respectful tender
ness, "you are not prepared for this
avowal. The language of passion may be
new to you. Am the first mai, my dear
timid little girl, to address YOU in this
way?"
:'No, Horace" she replied. Il have
never spoken of ms past life because
there are portions of it full of pain and
sadness. But l was beloved once by as
good man as the sun ever shonc upon.
He is dead now, but during the short year
of our married life"
"You arc widow, then, Nary"
Eyes, Horace, I--why, Horace, dear. :"
For the young man had strained her to
his heart with force that took her breath
away. He had been wasting valuable
time
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
Kenna's Health.

Senator Kenna, of West Virginia, about
whose health some of his friends expressed
great alarm few weeks ago, says that he
is all right; that he has gained eight or
ten pounds in flesh within three weeks,
and that he sleeps we'll, has a fine appe-
tife, and is feeling much better than he
has for many year.
Itwas OF first supposed that Mr. Kenna
was troubled with gastric dyspepsia, but
that was mistake. His heart was affec-
ted, and he had what the doctors call q
.".tobacco heart" On the advice of his
physician he has given up the use of to-
sbacco aud is rapidly improving.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
Personals.

Mr.. W. C. Robinson, the jewclcr, has returned,
Mr.. Peter Kidd, OF Roanoke, is here on u visit.
Mr. j. C.. Maynor has returned after all absence OF
some weeks. He says Big Stone Gap is talked about
everywhere he has been.
Mr.. John Payne has returned from stay of several
weeks in Kentucky.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. II. Hardin have left for short
stay at Harrodsburg their old home.
Judge and Mrs. C. A Hardin have returned to Har-
rodsburg but the judge is too we'll pleased with the
Gap TO remain away long. lie expects to visit us
again In the Fall, when the pawpaws ripen.
Mr.. f. Mills, the grandfather OF the Goodies,
spent several days here during the week and has re-
turned to Baltimore.
Mr. +. f. Goodloe has returned from short visit
to his old home at Afton Va, and Mr. J. N. Goodloe
is expected back within few days.
Rev. ]. NJ. Manaway's family have returned from
the East.
Mr.. james W. Fox went to Estillvilie, Monday, to
have conference with General Ayers
The Rev. J. ]. Lloyd, OF Abingdon, preached very
entertaining and instructive sermon Wednesday evc-
iEg to good audience.
The Misses DOWN and their mother, wife and
daughters OF Captain II. DOWN. OF the L. 4 N r. r.,
are visiting that gentleman, at his camp nenr town.
The young ladies are very handsome aud intelligent,
and their friends hope they will remain at the Gap
some time. y
AN interesting party of visitors from Bristol have
been spending day or two at the Intermont. They
came to see the beauties of Big Stone Gap and its
roundings and, as there number OF very charm
ing adies IN the party Captain Walker, with his usual
galanry, took them mp the Gap yesterday ON an OK
curslon, furnishing special car for their service.
The following ladies and gentlemen composed the
party: Z. L. weles Charles II. Slack, J. Slack. L. n.
Fox and s. Y Fnlkerson Bristol; Misses worthing-
ion, Blackford, Schoen and Lloyd. Reys. ]. j. Lloyd
and A. S. Lloyd, I. n. Mason and Pelham Biackford,
Abingdon; A. p. Wilmer, England; DIR. Washington,
Richmond, Va; DR.. st. John, Bristol, Tenn; Misses
Tfigg and Iitchheld Abingdon; Mrs. Darlington and
Miss Turner, Bristol.
(rrom the Knoxville Journal.
W.. J. Horsely. who purchased an elegant property
on North Broadway, has moved here from Kentucky,
and he and his most eslmable wife nicely domi-
cllci in their new home.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
Notice to Contractors
CITY GRADING.

Contracts for all grading necessary
on streets and sidewalks of the prin-
cipal business streets of "Plat l, " If
the city of Big Stone Gap, will be
let on September 10th, at the Mayors
office. Bids to be sealed, and coll
tracts let to lowest and best bidder,
the council rcserving the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
For specifications call on or address
CHAs. A. ALDEN, mtermont Building,
Big Stone Gap, Va.
BY order of the City Council
s large and prosperous city, within short
time, are assured.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
ACI,attanooga scanlal.

GMArrANooeA, August 26.--Ycsterday Of
ternoon when Harry Dearborn went to his
home Or Lookout Mountain, he found
James /. Whitcside in a compromising
position on u bed WITH Mrs. Dearborn.
W hiteside drew a revolver on Dearborn
cut did not fire.
The woman left for unknown portions
of the West last night, Whiteside is q son
Of Mrs. Harriet Whites ide, aud q brother
OF yernan Wflissside, who ruined tho
Metx family here 3 shorS time ago. He
had q wife and son
Mrs. Dearborn has hecp married to her
bnsb baud eleven years and has two bright
chifdren Dearborn Will institute pro-
ceedings for diyarce
besY bril- n N fhg
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
GONE WRONG.
a Nashville Cashier speculates, Looses and
Robs the Bank.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 26.-Frank NJ. Allen,
cashier of the Capital City Bank is now
out on $l0, 1000 bail and the case will come
up Saturday. He specialized in stocks,
and was caught in the recent decline. At
ter taking money from the bank, to the
amount of $4,000 he went to Yice-Presi-
dent Benson and told him he was a de-
faulter. He is married man thirty-onc
years old and of good family.
He was arraigned before Justice Camp
bell, but the case was held over as efforts
are being made ny his bondsmen and
father-in-law to compromise the matter.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
mckinley In Ohio.

MAssLox, o., Aug. % MINOR McKinley
was nominated By reclamation in the
Sixteenth Congressional Convention this
afternoon,
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
,ucaeiss 81 smokeisss Powder

Roxx. Aug. a. THE nj sary mannuqres at Aonti-
cblsyI With powder were great success.
The Sasteriss d artillery fsd ball an hour without
their IjseAes,ee belrx dtrcnHese6. s
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
Fever Eycrly,whsre /.

Josssox GfrY, Tsss., 4 ug "a Three OF Governor
Taylor family ARE prestrated with tayef at their
home In EIszabethton.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29

B g s,sasss slIos.ld ssad their |bbriiefs q he
'g0ax IA jti
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29
TACOMA!
THE GEM OF THE MOUNTAINS.

Paul miles the
Cnc Valley Extension of the Norfolk Western aroao
the Norfolk
Cincinnati Chcago thus afordns shpp
acil all of the country
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-29

IFfUM TUE hhUxSItIe JUUrIIhII
W. ]. Horsely. WHO purchased an elegant property
on North Broadway, has moved here from Kentucky,
and he and his most estlmable wife are nicely domi
cllei in their new home.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-15
OF the Police bury.
CALLED MEETING.
OPELoUsAs, March 9Th, 1890

OPELOUsAS, March 9th, 1890.
Present L. NJ. Boagni. President, l.. j
Dossman, G. L. Bihm. {. W. Ward, s. Haas
and p. Robin.
The President Informed the Jury that he had
called this meeting at the request of the Gov
ernOr to take action i'll assisting the parish OF
Point COupec in protecting the Grand and Nor
ganZa levees.
That as he deem the matter OF Importance
and in order to obtain the best information on
the subject he had attended the meeting OF the
board of Levee Commissioners, for the 4th Le
wee district at Port Allen. Had interviewed
Hon. Martin Glynn, President of the Police
Jury of Point Coupee. and Major Richard on
and others posted on the subject of lcVccs.
That he thought the situation serious, and
that an appropriation should be made to aid
Point COupee i'll protecting Grand and Nor
ganZa ievees, which, should they break. would
inumdate part OF the parish. But that there
were other leyees ill which the parish was vi
tally interested and that he would requ;ist and
urge the Jury to do all i'll their power to pro
tect that portion of the parish subject to over
flow from another disastrous Hood.
WhereupOn, on motion OF Mr.. Ward, the sum
of one thousand dollars, or as much thereof as
may be necessary be and is hereby apprO-
prated out of the funds not otherwise appro.
priated, to repair any levees that may be ne
cessary to protect the parish of st. Landry from
overflow.
On motion OF S. Haas, IL committee OF three
composed of L. NJ. Roagni, W. G.. Gordon and
Z. w. Ward, be and are hereby appointed OF
leVees and to use the said amount when i'll
their Judgment it is most necessary
On motion, the Police Jury adjourned until
Monday, March 18th, 1890 instead OF Monday,
March 10th 1890.
Attest: T. NJ BOAGNI
III. T.. EsToRGE, Clerk. President
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-15
Blue and Gray.

We are in receipt of an invitation to
be present at grand e-union of the
Blue and Gray, to be held at Vicksburg
in May, from the 25th to the Both in
elusive.
The programme includes sham bat
ties, pyrotechnie displays, bon fires,
sham naval bombardment, excursions,
barbecue, competitive drills. races, mu-
sic and other features equally enterf
tanning. The graves of the dead o.
both armies will be decorated, and the
proceedings will end with a banquet on
the night of the 30tb.
This should be a reunion in fact as
well as in name, and all who participa-
ted in the great struggles in and around
Vicksburg should attend if they pos
sibly can. The tendency of such meet
ings is to promote good feelings and
friendly intercourse between those who
stood face to face in deadly strife
twenty-five years ago, and as such in
tereourse is best for all parties it should
be encouraged by al legitimate le means.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
veterans of both sides. The G.. A. r.
passed a resolution indorsing this move
and wishing it great success.
Let all go who can.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-15
District Court,

Ovide Godeau came into Court and
pleaded guilty of assault, and was fined
| $15 and costs, and in default of payment
80 days in Jail.
Laurent Jacques, charged with shoot,
ing at with intent to commit murder
was tried by jury, who rendered q
verdict of guilty.
Ed. Melancon, charged with larsc.
stealing was found guilty with a recon-
mendation to the mercy of the Court.
Allen Mccoy, accused of larceny was
tried and acquitted.
Henry Melancon was brought before
a jury on charge of stabbing with in
tent to commit murder and mistrial
entered, the jury being unable to agree
upon verdict.
The following parties were brought
into Court and sentenced:
Adam Anderson, convicted of larceny;
Is months in the Penitentary.
Ross Guillory, convicted of shooting
at with intent to commit murder; 800.
fine and costs and months contine-
| ment in the parish jail: ): in default of
payment of fine and costs, months ad-
ditional confinement.
Robert Springer, convicted of bigamy;
ten days in Jail and $25 and costs: in
default Of payment, 60 days more in jail.
Laurent Jacques, convicted OF shoot
ing at with intent to commit murder 7
years confinement in the Penitentiary.
Charley Harvey, for larceny; was
sentenced to one years service in the
Penitentiary.
Frank E. Frank, convicted of shoot
ing with intent to commit murder; 6
months in the Penitentiary.
Charley Brown, for carrying conceal
ed weapons; received 2 months in the
parish Jail.
Charley Brown, resisting an officer; 3
months in the Penitentary.
Charley Brown, shooting at with in
tent to kill z years in the Penitentiary.
Ed. Williams, for horse stealing; 3
years in the Penitentiary,
j. Duyean, for horse stealing, was
sentenced to term of years in the
Penitentiary.
Mary Carter, for larceny was given
months in the parish JAIL
Ed. Fields for horse stealing was
treated to one year in the Penitentary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-15
Personal.

Mr.. G. C.. Duson returned home on
Friday last from Washington City.
Mr.. Sol. Jacobs, left on Sunday for
New Orleans,
Mr.. o. H. Terwilligar spent Sunday
in Crowley.
Mr.. c. G. Duson and family left on
Sundays train for Crowley
Miss Birdie Hafmanson, left on Mon
day for pleasure trip to Big Cane
Mrs. w. Foard after pleasant stay
in our town of several weeks, as the
guest of Col j. C. Gillespie, returned to
her home on the Atchafalaya on Sat
turday.
Mrs. B. A Littell, left on Saturday
to visit friends in Jackson, La.
Misses Eva Williams and Ada San
doz paid visit to friends in Washing
ton on Saturday last.
Mr.. Victor Goldman who has been in
our parish for several months returned
to his home in Victoria, Texas. on Fri
day.
Mrs. Alcee Dnpre and Mr.. Dnbusqu6
Dejean paid visit to. friends in Grand
Coteau on Sunday last.
Judged. j.. Neyland of Washington,
was in town on Wednesday.
Miss Ida Dupre of Washington is
spending some time in town. as the
guest of Miss Bathilde Fontenot.
Mr.. w. splan of Monndville, paid
our town visit on last Saturday.
Mr. Aaron Chachere of Prnd'homme
City was in town on Friday of last
week.
Mr.. r. $. Wilkins a prominent mer-
chant of our sister town of Washington
paid onr Office a pleasant call on Mon
day.
Miss Stella Truman has accepted a
school in Mamou.
Mrs. Edgar Roy and Mrs. JOS d.
Richard, left on Sunday for a short
stay In Lake Charles.
Miss Mamie Pickett Of Washington
was in town on Monday,
Miss Corinne Roy of Lake Charles,
who has been spending some time with
friends and relatives in town, returned
home on Sunday.
Mr.. j. i. Stewart, made business
trip to Lake Charles the latter part of
last week.
Messrs FSfufnand Citev!s and Wine
TRAY of Washington were among the
visitors to our town this week.
Mr.. B. F Meginley left on Monday
for New Orleans.
Mr.. Lazaro a student Mt Aca-
dia College, Crowley, paid our sanctum
4 pleasant cali on Monday.
Mr.. w. N. Elliot and Miss Laura
Mayo, of Lake Charles, were married
last week
Mr.. Alphonae Levy, Of the firm Of j.
Meyers g. Co, is in New York.
n @. Picaynne, March IL: General
Thomas C.. Anderson. the well known
Republican leader, is very i'll so much
so that he is unable to leave the hotel
here and go to his home.
Robeline News, March7: j. E. Mas
sengill, Superintendent of Wrought
Iron Co., and family leave for Opelou
sas this morning. During their stay
among as they have BY their kindness
and affability made many friends who
regret to see them take their leave.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-15
OPELOUSAS, OF LANDRY, MARCH is,

to eight and ten months and education
is advancing and fourishing. You
thus have the anomalous fact presented
that some parts of the State are better
governed than others and number of
unequal communities are growing up
under the aegis of the same State. To
obviate this unfortunate state of affairs,
we would recommend that q constitu.
tional amendment be adopted requiring
each parish to devote two of its ten
mills taxation to the support of public
schools.
One of the first things the Legisla-
ture should do is to appoint commit
tee to investigate the Burke steal in all
its phases.
Let another investigating committee
be appointed to investigate the charge
that the legislators, at least some of
them, charged illegal and uncoustitu-
tional mileage at the adjournment of
last session.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-15
LICENSES.

ANING received the necessary blanks for
IL IL Licenses, State and parish, am now pre-
pared To issue same to persons firms who are
required by law to obtain them. Ii not taken
out by-March 1st, said licenses will be collected
by due process OF law, with ten per cent pen
atty added.
All persons peddling or hawking are hereby
notified that Act No 101. of General Assembly
OF 1886, requires them to take out the necessary
licenses for such business-that the officers
throughout the State are directed and EN-
powered to cause hawkers and peddlers 10 ex-
same, the officers shall retain their stock or
merchandise, until said persons produce the
necessary licenses.
Section Is Of said Act No. 101 requires firms
associations, corporations and persons. for the
purpose of calculating licenses, to make a
sworn statement, either in person or by all-
thorized agent or officer; said statement to be
made before the TaxCollector or his Deputy
T. S. FONTENOT
Shefln and TaX-Cniector, Parish of ST. Landry,
La.
Opelousas, La, February l.. l890-tf