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The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
LATEST FROM THE THREE C's.
Organization Effected-A Hopeful COndi-
tIon of Things.
johnson City COmet.]

Gen. J. T. Wilder has just returned
from New York, where he had the pleas
ure of confering with men who are inter
ested in the completion Of the Three C's
Railroad.
He was interviewed yesterday evening
bv a Comet reporter. What the General
said was pointed and significant. The
committee representing the bond holders
had just been in conference. The result
of which was an agreement upon plan
of reorganization satisfactory to the cred
itors.
The committee had all appointment to
meet again in Philadelphia Wednesday to
sign an agreement and further consult
about matters regarding the road. This
is in substance the report of General
Wilder. 1t is not lack of capital that
is delaying the work, but the complicated
litigation in which it is involved, and
which must necessarily have time to
adjust itself.
That the road will be finished, there
can be no doubt; and while the General is
unable to say just when operations will be
resumed, he expresses himself most SAN
guine Of an early beginning. 'The road
is bound to be completed" said he, and
went on to express himself that though
the complications may not be cleared up
Immediately, the time could not be dis
tant when they would pay off the indebt-
edness and proceed with the construction
of the road.
After the conference of the committee
referred to in the above article, the attor-
neys of Receiver Tate telegraphed for
him to come to New York forthwith.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
EaRON IIRSCH INTERVIEWED
The Moses Of To-Day on Russia's Perse
cution of the Hebrews.

PARIS, FRANCE, June Barron Hrsch
in an interview to-day with an Associated
Press correspondent in regard TO his plans
for the amclioration of the Hebrews in
Russia said:
"Thc measures Few enforced against
the Hebrews in Rcssia arc equivalent to
wholesale expulsion Of the race from the
Russian Empire. The fact does not ap-
pear to re to be altogether misfortune
for the Russian Hebrews. The worst
thing that could happen to them would be
to continue for an indefinite period the
wretched existence which they have hith-
erto led in crowded, narrow streets. The
only hope of improving their condition is
to transport them to other countries
where they may enjoy the same rights
as The people among whom they 1--we:
They will then cease to be rariahs ana
will become citizens
"What is going on in Russia to-day may
lie the prelude to this beneficial transfer
nation Therefore, while VIC are filed
with horror at.the atrocities committed,
let us hope to derive from them some adj
vantage for the unfortunate victims OF
oppression and facilitate their expatria-
ton, which is their only means OF saliva
ton.
ut is true that Hebrews have lived and
laborcd for ages in the Russian Empire,
and that they have consequently acquired
an incontestiblc right to the soil on which
they live; but this is matter OF pure
theory and does not prevail in the slight.
est degree against the indomtahle will OF
a government like that of Russia, which
is persuaded that the Hebrews ought not
to he tolerated within the limits of the
empire, and that their presence there 10
literally dissertation of the soil of that
country. This is the deep-seated convic-
ton which exists among Russian states
men.
"This conviction does not arise merely
from race antiquities, but is based upon
religious belief In proof of this it may
be mentioned that disscnters from the
orthodox faith are liable to measures an
aloeous to those now enforced with such
rigor against the Hebrews, though OF
less violent nature.
"In the presence Of this principle of
exclusiveness, transformed into dogma,
in nv opinion all cndcavors to moderate
the resolution of the Russian Govern
ment in regard to the Hebrews will inc
vitality fall"
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05

either event there is enough in sight and
in close proximity to coal to assure the
immediate establishment Of the manuiac-
ture OF steel at many points. It is no
iongera question whether or not basic
steel can he made in the Southern part of
the iron section: it is only question
! whether the right men have taken hold of
! the matter or not, and whether The right
method is being adopted, and otthat there
cas- he little doubt. Tile surface only has
been scratched The supply Of hardwood
timber il endless, and in the limestone
country as soon MS the trees are cut away
the hluegrgss comes in. In Virginia we
saw the largest herd OF registered short
! horned cattle that there is in the world,
whose progeny are being scattered
throughout The bluegrass country. Tie
potential in wool on these plains and
mountains rests not upon protection
! against the wool Of South America or
Australia, but merely upon the protection
Of the sheep against the dogs.
WHEAT PROJECTION
ltmay he deemed extravagant to sng-
gest, but one cannot help believing that
when a sufficient population, endowed
with thrift aud intelligence, shall occupy
the valleys and plateau of this section
the potential in wheat production Of this
| section may he equal to the supply Of all
the wheat that the people of this country
now consume. One needs only TO view
the valleys Of the Shenandoah, the Roam
okc valley, the 10000 square miles of the
socalled "blue-grass' in Kentucky. the
Powell river valley, and the many lime
stone valleys and plateaus which arc
trayersed in other parts Of this section, to
accept even this forecast rs only perhaps
little too sanguine or roseate in its terms.
Mr.. Atkinson says that the natural re-
sources Of the plateaus and mountains
are so great as to actually constitute a
disability which may for time stand in
way Of the arts on which success depends
upon the saving of fraction Of "a cent on
each pound or each yard, and in which a
very large capital must not only be ex-
pended, but constantly maintained in
order to sc! one man or woman at work.
In closing his paper, he says:
When each Southern boom town begins
with the foundation of a public library
and an art museum alongside the iron
furnace or the workshop; when each prin-
cipal city provides centers for technical,
manual and university training coinci-
IDENTITY with the upbuilding of the factory
and the steel works, then we of New Eng
land may begin to feel some distrust Of
our ability to set up two new establish
ments for the conduct of the finer indus
ial work for every one of the crudcr
branches that is transferred from us, CT
that is set up elsewhere, from which we
may procure our necessary material. We
are now engaged in q friendly contest, in
which each community, each section and
each State may attain the greatest meas
ure of prosperity by the exchange OF SER
vice in that commerce in which both par
ties make a profit.
Mr.. Atkinson believes that the purely
speculative town lot operations of ire
sponsible companies has passed away, and
that the future development of this sec
ton is to he ON solid, conservative
foundation.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05

Mr.. Sidney Muir, and there found Mr..
Sherley and MIR. John Jacob, whom he in
vited to he present at the Interview. Mr..
Heth Immediately demanded an apology
for the remark he had made, and also de-
manded to know his authority for it. Mr..
SherIey replied that his authority was a
lady relative, wlicreupon Mr.. Heth insist
ed that Mr. Sherlcy should find out from
this lady her authority as he, of course,
could not hold a lady responsible for the
remark.
After some more heated words Mr.. Heth
said that if Mr.. Sherley did not find at once
the authority for the remark and tell him
he would hold him personally Responsible
Whercupon the latter said: "Youcan hold
me responsible AS soon as he uttered
these words Mr.. Heth drew a cowhidc and
struck Mr. Sherley four or FIVE times with
it, They were then separated by the gen.
tIcmcn present Dir. Heth retired to one
of the back parlors in company with Mr..
Muir. while Mr.. Johnson demanded that
Mr.. Sherley go at once to the Young lady
with him and apologize, which he did. The
gentlemen all left the house together, and
the statement that Mr.. Shcrley threw Mr..
Hcth out of the front door is utterly false
and unit
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
Brutal and Uncalled For.
stamford Journal.)

This brutal and uncalled- for intimation
that Mckenzie was drunk aroused that
gentleman 10 fever heat, and he was say
Inc that no man could deliberately insult
him, when the chair raped him down and
refused to hear him further. An nm
pleasant scene was perhaps avcrted by the
action of the chair, but many thought it
exceedingly unfair to Mckenzie. 1t is
said had he been given a chance he would
have said, among other things, that the
charge of drunkenness came with very
bad grace from man who notorlousiy
had not drawn sober breath for twenty
wears. Senator Blackburn is clever and
impulsiye, but he made no friends by his
unkind thrust at man in every way his
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
ELACKBURN'S BREAK.
The Press of Kentucky Severely Con-
dennis His Attack on Mckenzie.
flIopkinsyille Kcntuckian.)

There is no doubt that Senator Black
burn, smarting under Mckcnzie's scath-
ing but ll-timcd criticism, meant to be
offensive. This is clearly proven by the
unwrit!cn history Of the affair that occur
red after the convention adjourned that
night. Senator Blackburn, it is said,
while drinking in q bar-room, publicly
expressed his intention to slap Mr.. Nc
Kenzie' S Jaws on sight. Nobody believed
that such feat would be attempted, but
his bloyiations served at least to show
that the enemy of Grover Cleveland had
been hit in tender place and hit hard.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
AN EXPERTS OPINION.
What one OF the Best Mineral Experts
ia the World has to say abou.
Our Ores.
(5Iiddlcsboroush Letter. J

Mr.. n. A. Arthur is in receipt Of the
following very complimentary letter from
Mr.. Jno. II. Darby, of Wrcxham, Wales,
one of the greatest mining experts in the
world, and recognized ly his associates as
Icing one of the most experienced iron
and steel men who visited thil countrp in
October last:
"BEyMEo, NEAR WRExfIAM.
a. a. ARTHUR, ESQ, Bloomfield House,
New Broad ST., K. G.
My Dear Sir-ln reply to your letter of
the .3d inst, was very pleased indeed
with the fossil ore mines which visited
with Professor Proctor and Mr.. Monks
when in Middlesborough last October.
What specially struck me about them was
the system with which everything was
carried out; the arrangements that were
in course Of completion we're, ! thought,
better than any had seen in the States
for the ultimate cheap working Of large
quantity Of iron ore. do not see what
there is to hinder Messrs. Watts g. Co.
making steel bv the basic process with
the ore they have at their disposal. /
should be very glad to have ore Of this
quality SO near to me in England, and
capable of being rs chcaply mined as
the fossil ore | saw near Cumberland Gap.
Allow me again to thank you for the
kindness that you showed me when I Wis
tied Middleshorough.
Yours very truly,
JoHN Ii. DARBY"
There is no doubt Of the fact that the
ores nearer Big Stone Gap are superior to
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
PAPAL ECONOMY.
Pope Leo's Generosity The Demands
Upon His IIoliness-Papal Resource
The Peter's-Pence Fund.

ROME, June 3.-Tbc Pope is taking
steps to secure greater economy OF eX-
penditure at the Vatican. He has APP
pointed commission consisting of three
cardinals charged to do their utmost to
effect reduction in expenses. 1T is be-
lieved TO lie the first time since ScXtus '
that Pope has interfered in the constr
tuition of the congregations of Rome
From financial point of view the proros-
ed reductions in expenses are probably
due to the increased demands upon the
HOLY See. The misery in Italy and the
effects of the national bankruptcy on the
funds of the Vatican have considerably
augmented extraordinary expenses
Everybody asks money of the Pope. Then
AGAIN. the work of the Holy See is con-
tinually increasing Leo MIL has Great
ed Mt Rome, and especially i'll the mission
fields. special undertakings, which require
much money. The crusade against slave
rv has absorbed considerable sums. he
Pope is lavish in his endowmcnts OF
schools. the sciences, and benevolent
AGENCIES. Leo NH. is not so liberal to
nersons as was Plus IN, but to causes OF
general interest his generosity borders on
prodigality.
Tur POPE S RESOURCES.
1t is impossible to estimate now no"
much the Pope gives privately. HIS re-
sources are difficult to enumeratc. Even
the administrators Of St. Peters Pence
itself do not know the exact receipts ano
expenditures of the Pope, because Lee
NH. receives directly the greatest SUMS
from the Bishops and the laity. Part Of
this money is devoted to extraordinary
work and expenses and part goes towards
increasing the secret fund reserved foi
future needs. Initiating Sixtus v, Lee
NH. wishes TO leave to his successor
hysoro pontifco for exceptional circnm'
stances, as war, exile, or penury. Is
.ssprted that this fund has absorbed
thirty million francs of the sums received
bv him Oh the occasion of his Sacerdota
Jubilee in 1887. -
The average amount received annually
Nv the Pope in ST. Peters Pence IS De-
tween eight and nine million francs
There has been some falling OIL IN tnt
amount received from France, due, as 1t Il
thought at the Vatican, to the education
al laws, which weigh heavily on the
French people. But this has been more
than counterbalanced by the increase o.
contributions from many other countries
The United States now contributes more
than France to this fund, sending annual.
~ 5000 900. Belgium comes next ailel
France, then Holland, Spain, Germany
and last of all, Italy. 80 ,+ ~,
II seems highly improbable that tnt
pone will ever accept the sum assured
him NV the Italian Government IN th'
guarantee law, as it would be an adm !, !.
Sion Of dependence. The system OF 81
Peters Pence has become permanent
institution and promises to be su.iicien
for all Papai needs.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
Another Account.
louisville TRUTH

Although the unpleasant affair be-
tween Mr.. Douglas Sherley and Mr.. Heth'
of Chicago, has been amicahly settled, it
ia still the talk Of society. Various ac-
counts of the trouble have appeared in the
napers, and Mr.. Heth's friends think that
he has been greatly misrepresented in these
accounts. His version of the case, related
to Truth by friend of his yesterday, is
this: "Mr. Hcth, when he first heard OF the
remark alleged to have been made by Dir.
Sherley, was in Pewee Valley spending the
day with some friends. AS soon as he
reached the city on last Monday morning
he Immediately wrote Mr. Sherley, saying
he desired to see him on some very import
mt business and asked him to appoint an
hour and place for their meeting. This
Mr.. Sherlcy did by note, naming o'clock
as the hour and his residence, at Third and
Chestnut, as the place. Mr.. Heth called
at MIR. Sherley's house at that hour, In
company with Mr.. William P. Johnson and
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
IMPORTANT RUMOR.
.,av Gould Reported to be Hammer'ns
4. g. n. stock to buy 1t up.

NEW York, June Alt is believed in
stock circles here that the decline in l.
~. is due to movement on the part Of
law Gould to beat the stock down, then
get control of it With a view to q par.la'
consolidation at least with the 3. 7. Va
d Ga 1t is understood that he has been
nursing this scheme since his visit South
last winter.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
The Act of a Ruffan.
princeton Banner.l

1t was characteristic rather of the
bravado and ruffian than that of digni-
fed United States Senator. 1t shows bad
policy in any man who has, in manner,
been drunk for twenty-five years, to cast
stones at ncighbor who is under the in
fuence of liquor. Whether Mr.. Black
burns charges were true or not, his init
nation would have been contemplate in
a constable's race, much less before a
Democratic convention.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
Malone and His Mines.

Gen. Malone, Senator Plumb and other capitalists
we're In the county this week and have gone to Nc
Bowel county, West Virginia. looking after their land
and mineral interests which are soon to be developed
by railroad starting out from Cedar Blu thence up
Indian and through Beach Fork gap 10 Dry Fork,
thence to the Tug
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
"A Great Mistake.

Joe Blackburn made great mistake
when he jumped on Jim Mckenzie in the
State convention and accused him of be-
ing drunk. People who live in glass
houses should throw no stones; and scna-
tors who fall out of their buggics and
dislocate their shoulders should make no
charges.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
Will Yet Make u Mistake.
(Bardstown RecorG.)

Spoiled Joe Blackburn didn't have
present at the convention a small, deli
cate. weak man whose ear he could pull,
SO he, without proyocation, assalled Jim
Mckenzie while his hands were tied by
Chairman Long. Blackburn has been
spelling for fight for a long time now.
He will vet be accommodated if he per-
sists
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
THE COUNTY ELECTION.
Party Lines arc not Drawn and the Re-
publicans Get in Their Work.

The following is the result Of the County
election:
Wilson Holbrook Republican, elected sheriff
by 20 majority; R. P. Bruce (Democrat), Com
monwealth's attorney, reelected without OPP
position; E. D. Maxwell (Democrat), treasurer,
by 30 majority; D. C. Dean Republican,, COM
missioner Of the revenue, Western district,
ITO majority; J. w. Beverly Republican,
commissioned of the revenue, Eastern district,
IL majority.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
Financial.

Nsw YosK, June 4.-The stock market has been
very dull to-day and money easy at ag4 per cent.
Louisville and Nashville has bean hammered down
to 7ss. twas the only feature Of interest to-day
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05

JOHN II. DARBY.
There is no doubt Of the fact that the
ores nearer Big Stone Gap are superior to
those here described. Ed. PosT.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05

The building the Crate ( Mantel Company,
converting $4,000 square feet is completed, aud
the engine is being PIT place. Supt. Dowden
is receiving his coke, pig iron, &C., and lna few
days will be ready for business, His molding
and other sand he gets from the river not 300
feet away, and directly everything will be COM
parativcly as cheap. Mr.. Dowden has orders
ahead for several months and in fact, has de-
clined q number of other orders, fearing he
could not fill them in time. He has number
of workmen from New York and will turn out a
finished and satisfactory product.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05

VI
for April, 1888 and for Nay 4o8; total for spring
1909
The Methodist church on the cornor of East
First and Wyandottc streets is now receiving
its coat of sbeating for the roof, the sides
being already weatherboarded. The door has
gentle slope toward the recessed pulpit, 80
that every sitting will command good view.
The two square towers add to the architectural
effect. 1t is understood that Mrs. Duff will
give memorial window in honor Of her bus
band. The Rev. Mr.. Straley both works and
prays.
Mr. Magofiin Hardin will soon begin the
building of his residence on Poplar Hill.
Goodlee Brothers are erecting two cottages
in Block 81, Plat !, for rent.
The Rev. Mr.. Stralcy is erecting dwelling
in the first gap on Imhoden Hill, on the KoAn
& Longini land.
Messrs. Sproles, Brown and Games arc
erecting three residences on Plat Q, near the
old Tent Hotel.
Dir. L. T. Short is putting mp beautiful
residence Of tasteful architectural desiga on
| Imboden Hill. The Rev. DR.. McAanaway and
1 Mr.. C. Y. Estes are building near him and bic
| father-in.law, DR.. Hoback, viii soon hsgiA
dwelling adjoining Mr.. Short lighted up With
electricity.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-06-19
CRIME AND CRIMINALS.
Man Kills Another for Sending His
Wife an Insulting Letter.

DIR. Garrison, prominent citizen of
Wheeling, w. Va, who killed DR.. Baird
last March, has been convicted of muir
der IN the second degree.
Three men cruelty tortured China
man at Squirrel Greek, near Grass Val
ley, Cal, to make him give up his gold
lie may die from his injuries.
Jackson Rhodes, who murdered D. f.
Shull, the school teacher, near Green
wood, Mendocino county, Cal, has sur
rendered, and is now in Jail at Ukiah.
Herr Stapefeldt, Treasurer of the Ratz-
burg (Prussial Savings Bank, has alb
seconded, and defalcation to the extent
OF 100000 marks has been discovered in
his accounts.
William NJ. Knight has been brought
IN to San Diego from Bear Valley,
charged by Justice of the Peace Dinwid-
die with shooting the legal gentleman's
two boys with intent to murder them.
Ex-Mayor J. p Johnson, J. T. Faux
ner and Ed Waller, prominent citizens
OF Waldo, Ark, have been arrested by a
United States mail inspector and charged
with robbing mails at Mcneil March Is.
The establishment of Hilton, Hughes
x Denning, New York, was robbed the
other night Upwards of $4,000 worth
OF diamonds were taken. The fact was
kept secret in the hope of catching the
burglars.
Charles W. Seidell, one of the Trustees
OF the village of East Grand Rapids,
Mich, has been arrested for bigamy, and
pleaded guilty. He has record of five
wives, all living, and was after sixth
when arrested.
Major John H. Walker, who was beaten
by Alfred Hall because of the latter's
jealousy of Walkers attentions to Mrs.
hall, has died of his injuries in st.
Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y. Hall
has surrendered himself to the author
tiles.
Mary Baulgie of Ironwood, Mich, has
been arrested, charged with shoplifting.
She has confessed, and search of her
house revealed over $4,000 worth OF
stolen goods. She got rid of her i'll
gotten gains through store run at Hen
ley, Wis.
Conway, the seaman accused of muir
dering the boy, Nicholas Martin, whose
mutilated body was found floating in a
bag in the harbor at Liverpool, has been
committed for trial. When asked to
plead he declared to the Court: 81 am
regular guilty." Instantly afterward he
protested his innocence.
G. McGrath was shot and killed in the
postoffiee at Warren, Ga, by A. V. How
ell, who accused McGrath of sending an
insulting letter to his newly-wedded
wife. Howell has been arrested and
taken to the Augusta Jail. The shooting
has created a sensation, as both parties
were prominent citizens.