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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1891-01-05

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Der ben 8niien bo6iteus $4,000 Miaun ent.
9sgeuiteaeu.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
SAD AND IMPRESSIVE.
The RObsequies Over the Remains of the
Late Mr.. Window.

WAsuINGToX, Feb. 4-The funeral SER
vices over the remains OF the late Secre-
tary of the Treasury, Hon. William VIM
dom, were held at the Church Of the
Covenant Yesterday. The vast concourse
comprised more officials from President
Harrison's administration than have ever
before gathered together in one edifce.
The scene was impressive in its solcmnity
and awe-inspiring in its simple grandeur,
Gathered within the walls of the stately
white marble church were the nations
greatest statesmen, the most renowned
diplomats of foreign countries, the
highest officers Of the army and
navy of the United States, the
most brilliant women Of the social
world, while mingling in the vast crowd
were many whose plain dress bespoke
their position in social life, and empha-
sized the great truth that death levels
all rank" To large majority of those
present the dead Secretary was personally
known, his long public service having
giving him an extended and varied ac-
quaintnnce, and with many he was per-
sonaIly as we'll as officially intimate.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
THE GOULD PARTY.
Great Significance Attached to the Visit
South.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb 5.-1hcrc is much
Significance attached to the movements OF
the party consisting of Mr.. Jay Gould,
his son George Could, Mr. John II. lnman,
Sydney Dillon, Calvin S. Bricc. Gen Sam
Thomas and Mr.. FELTON,, who are travelling
through the South There are whispers
that Gould and his associates contemplate
a grand scoop by the consolidation Of the
Richmond Terminal and the Louisville
and Nashville railroads. 1t is known that
Mr.. Gould has succeeded in Il consoida-
tion Of all the Western railroad lines, and
it is now thought that his purpose is to
consolidate these two grand trunk lines Of
the South. The details can not be asccr~
tanned, and while the rumor may possibly
he unfoundcd, their arc many pointers
which tend to confirm the belief that a
grand scoop is on foot.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
CLUB AND COUNCIL.
The Commercial Club and City Council
Both Hold their Regular Meetings
and Discuss Several Import
ant Matters.
SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS

The regular monthly meeting of the City
Council was held at the Mayors office
Monday night. Present, W. T. Goodloc, c.
E. Spalding, J. B. Adams, H. E. Fox, c.
W. Evans, c. D. Kunkel and H. A. ".
Skccn, Mayor. On motion duly seconded,
Blocks Nos p and ~, in Plat ] were de-
clared fire limit Blocks. The matter was
discussed of erecting pair of city scales.
a motion was made that the Mayor APP
point committee to investigate the mat
ter of buying and putting up public scales.
Carried. The Mayor chose for his COM
mittec Mcssrs Goodloe, Fox, Evans.
4 motion was made that the house of J.
B. Adams, on Jerome Street, which is
built on an alley, be referred to the Street
Committee for investigations Carried.
Moved and seconded that the owners
and occupants of the old ice house near
]. NJ. Willis he instructed TO have all hay
and other material removed therefrom and
also discontinue the keeping OF fire in
said building.
The committee appointed to investigate
the removal of the mll-dams reported
that they had not been able to get per-
mission of all Interested in the dams. Mr..
Mcdowell, on the part of The Big Stone
Gap Improvement Company, who owns
onc-half of the dam nearest the city, said
they were willing that the dams should be
removed On motion, duly seconded. the
committee was instructed to investigate
the matter further until some conclusion
was arrived at.
The Street Committee were empowered
and instructed to complete four crossings
two on Clinton avcnuc,une on Fifth Street
and one on Wood avenue, matchmaking
on sides of same with stone.
On motion, the city engineer was en-
powered and instructed to move the side
walk between Wyandottc and Pearl Streets
to the property line.
". 7. Goodloc reported the number of
cases tried by him. total amount of fines,
convictions. etc, which was accepted by
the Council.
The following claims were presented
and allowed: Claim of G. E. Gilley, amount
SO; claim of NJ. Smith, city engineer,
1922 90 claim Of j. B. Adams, $3.50;
claims of Mr.. Irvine for lumber for side
walks. amount $Gl465, less Is per cent;
claim of ". r. Knox for road work, $6.23;
claim of McNulty for January was allowed,
less Is per cent, amount $7l9.22; claim Of
Morriss- billiard Hardware Co.. amount
$l5.35. was allowed; claim Of Johnson 4
Goodloe. contractors, was allowed, less ID
per cent, and amount previously paid,
$4,000.
On motion, duly seconded, the recorder
was allowed $50 for each special meeting
of the Council from the time he entered
upon the duties of his office, instead OF
81 90, as heretofore fixed
The meeting adjourned to meet Febru-
ary 18th
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
CAPITALISTS COMING SOUTH.
John II. Inman. Gay Gould and Several
Others to Visit Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. "a tclc-
gram was received from Mr.. John H. In
man yesterday, stating that his party left
New York, and that they will spend
Wednesday at Asheville, Thursday at
Knoxville, arrive at noon Friday in Chat
tanooga and leave Chattanooga Friday
nigh! at 10 o'clock for Atlanta.
The party consists of Jay Gould and
daughter, General Sam Thomas and wife,
United States Senator Calvin Brcc and
wife, Sidney Dillon, Pat Calhoun and
wife, and John H. Inman.
The Chamber of Commerce has taken
charge of the entertainment Of the dis
tinguishcd visitors. The Entertainment
Committee held meeting yesterday and
arranged programme. Immediately upon
arrival at the depot the party will be taken to
the mountain where after viewing the seem
cry light luncheon will be spread ut the
Lookout Inn.
The greater part Of the afternoon will
he spent on the mountain, but the city
will be reached again in time to pay a
visit to the Southern Iron Company Steel
Mills before a public reception at the
Chamber Of Commerce, which will take
place between and 10 p. m. The Cob
web Club has kindly placed their rooms
ut the command of the Entertainment
Committee. 1t is probable that III the
club-roOms reception will be rendered
the Indies of the marty.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06

was requested to complete it at once.
The Worlds Fair question came up again
and, after considerable discussion, a mo-.
ton was made by Mr.. Castleman that
committee OF three be appointed to in
vestigate the matter by corresponding
with the managers Of the Worlds Fair,
ascertain the probable cost and also make
investigation as to what the neighboring
towns will do in the way Of aiding us to
make an exhibit. The motion was car
ried
The President said that he would ap-
point 4 committee for that purpose the
next day. A motion was adopted that the
President be made chairman Of that COM
mittee.
Mr. Sproles suggested that the club
employ the services of an assistant Sec
rotary at small salary to keep up the
minutes of the meeting, attend to cores
pOndence, etc. The matter was discussed
and motion made that Mr.. Mckinley be
elected assistant Secretary, TO do the cor
respondence OF the club and keep up the
minutes Of the meeting. Carried.
Mr. Sergeant, OF Chicago, was called
upon to make speech, and he made
Ho'hS '"'"""'C SuSScosioHo W tu0 C'uU.
He urged upon it the Importance Of adj
vertising, saying that the city OF Chicago
and the Northwest generally was COM
paratively ignorant of the development
that was taking place in Southwest Vir-
ginia. He said Of Big Stone Gap: "Na-
ture has been very lavish with you, and it
only rests with YOU to do your part. do
not know Of any place in the United States
where all things are brought together for
manufacturing purposes as they are
here
The matter was talked of in regard to
getting a handsome relief map made of
this section of the country, showing it's
connection with the larger cities, location,
ETC. On motion by Mr.. Shelby the Sec
rotary was instructed to correspond with
Mr.. j. B. Hoeing, of Lexington, KY, in
regard to this matter, ascertain the cost,
ETC.
The meeting adjourned.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF AMERICA
Figures That Show How Much The south
Has Been Gaining Upon the North.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-There were en-
rolled in the public schools of the United
States, at the latest general enumeration,
1921 ,259 pupils. Thisi agreat showing;
but the most suggestive fact about it is
that the number is not so large as might
have been expected, all things considered.
In other words the increase during the
past year, for example, was very much less
than the average annual increase in the
number of persons of the school-geing
ages. What is still more striking, in no
fewer than six States, and Northern States
at that, there was an absolute decrease in
the number of pupils earolled, iii spite OF
in. reasc IN the population. And this
tendency was not confined to the States
most nearly stationary in population 1n
the great State Of New York. while the
average growthof the population of school
ago was 5000. the gain in enrolment
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
CAPTURED IN MEXICO.
James n. Henry, Who Stole Cash and
Securities Amounting to ST. 100000.

New YORK, Feb. 5.-Thc Daily CONT
neut this morning publishes the following:
The Pinkerton detective agency in this
city has been informed by its agent in the
city Of Mexico that the Mexican police
had arrested James N, Henry, who is
wanted in Canada on the charge of rob-
bling the Bank of Montreal of cash and Sc
curities amounting to $l,500,000.
Henry's big haul was made on Decem-
her 3 last. he WIS an exchange broker
at Chatham, Ont, and usually carried a
large amount ofthc bank securities. On
the above date he disappeared. and m in
yestigation showed that the theft was the
largest that ever occurred in Canada. He
was known to have crossed the American
tforder, but by tho time tho Pinkerton
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
SENATOR INGALLS, FUTURE.
Has Already Received Offers to Lecture
and to Take Charge Of Newspapers.

TorEKA, KAN, Feb, j.-Scnator ingalls,
entertained his usual coicric ut the din
ncr-tabe, chatting and INDUCING in crisp
savings Che Senator, accompanied by
his son, left a; 1 p. m. Yesterday for Atch-
son. Tuesday night lie received two
offers from the Detroit Tribune TO take
charge Of that paper, another TO deliver
thirty lectures in twelve months on such
topics as he might select and in such
cities as he might name, the offer being
$4,000 The Chicago Press Club will
probably make him an offer. All these
offers save of the lecture offer he will
decline.
II shall remain in Kansas he said,
(which State has been the scene OF my
triumphs. as we'll as troubles. | married
here, here is my home; ii is the home OF
nv eleven children, some of whom are
dead and who are buried here. love the
State | shall take a rest after the ad7
journmeut OF Congress, and that rest will
he in my home in Atchson. want to
take in the beautious surroundings.
After | rest shall probably go into
literary work ] can't remain idle, you
know"
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
-
CRISPl'S FALL.
Rejoicing in France Over the Downfall
of the italian Prime Minister.

ROME, Feb. 5-King Humhcrt had Il CON
! ference to-day with the President Of the
| Senate and the President of the Chamber
of Deputies in reference to the ministerial
crisis
The Captain Fracassa, referring to the
vote in the Chamber of Deputies by which
the Spirit Taxes Bill was rejected ycster-
day, SAYS that it will find profound echo
Throughout the country. y very different
decision. it adds, rests with King Humbcrt
The Popolo Romano says it is discour-
aged to find strong parliamentary situa-
ton shaken by ain unfortunate phrase. 1t
expresses the hope that Premier Crispi's
successor will he able to maintain the
solid position created hy the tirmncss OF
purpose manifested during the four years
of the Crispi Government.
The Milan Sccolo Democratic con-
graduates the country OH the defeat OF
Premier CriSpi, which it declares to be a
guarantee of peace and a real deliverancc
for Italy.
PARIS, Feb 1.-The Journal DIES Dcbats,
commenting on the ministerial crisis in
Italy saws: I've do not expect the fore IN
policy OF Italy of the last eight years will
perish with the retirement Of Signor
Crispi. although the next Cabinet will
surely profit by the lesson and promote
good relations with France.
The Rcpubiquc Franchise says: "No
minister's overthrow WAS ever more log
icallv brought about. Signor Crispi's in
durable self conceit in thinking that he
ought to remain at the head of the Gov
eminent rendered his fall inevitable"
The Lanternc reioices ut the downfall of
Signor Crispi, saying: "Frcnchmcn and
Italians now clasp hands sincerely
The Steele says: The fall OF Signor
Crispi means the Disappearance of one of
the worst embarrassments in the maintc-
nance of 4 European peace.
The Rappcl says: "Ihc greatest enemy
Of France and Italy has come TO the
ground.
The Figaro says: with Signor Crispi
the las, statesman in the triple alliance
disappears This is the only side of the
matter that concerns France.
The Gaulois. the France, and the Libcrtc
concnr in saving that SignoI Crisp's re-
tirement viii relax the tension in the re-
lationS between France and Italy.
The Monitcur does not share the joy OF
the Partisan Republican press at the ltal-
ian Prcmier's res gnation. 1t says that
King Humbcri is reluctant to part with
Siguor Crspi, and that whether or not he
remains at the head Of affairs in Italy
there will he no change in the Italian
torcgn policy.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
Judge Miller's Decision.
o the Editor Of the Post:

To the Editor Of the Post:
At the last term of the county court
Judge Miller announced that he would
not grant liquor licenses again to
anv one, under any circumstances, until
the people of the masistcrial district in
which the applicant might reside should
vote upon the question under the local
option law, and decide it in favor of Ii
ccnsc. A number of people in Big Stone
Gap seem to think that is wrong view to
take of the matter. Under the law as it
now stands it is the duty of the county
Judge to grant license to amy one who
may apply, provided he he Il suitable DER
son. and provided the place in which the
liquor is to be sold is Il suitable and con-
vcnicnt place. AS to the fitness of the
person and place the Judge may exercise
his discretion, and under the decision OF
our courts this discretion is very broad
and practically unlimited. 1t is very GER
tain that the crossroads bar rooms, stu
ated in remote parts Of the county, with
no officers around them TO keep order, DO
an immense deal of harm, but in an inc0r-
porated town. with sufficient police officers,
it is thought by many that there is less
disorder and perhaps less drinking where
there arc licensed bar rooms than where
there are none In Lee county there are
no bar rooms, the county Judge OF that
county having refused absolutely all APP
plications, vet along the line OF the Louis
Vile g. Nashville railroad from Cum
berland Gap to the Wise county line there
are over fifty bar rooms. The proprletors
ofthese dens procure L. S. licenses and
then defy the State laws.
The experience of Wise county while
Judge Wells was county Judge also DEM
onstratcd the fact that it is Impossible
to prevent illicit traffic in liquor where
there were no licensed bar rooms. In the
town of Big Stone Gap there are now SIX
bar rooms running under license, yet we
have had better order perhaps, than any
town in this section of the State. The
members ofthc police guard say is much
more difficult to keep order and suppress
illicit traffic in liquor than it is to KEEP
order in towns where bar rooms run under
license.
At the meeting of the police guard to be
held tonight this question will come ur
for consideration, and it is thought that
an effort will be made to induce Judge
Miller to renew licenses to proper appli-
cants in Big Stone Gap. j. b.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
REIGN OF TERROR.
Desperadoes Threaten to Murder Mine
Owners.

BtRMINGmAM, ALA, Feb. 2.-The troops
returned from Carbon hill tonight. They /.
reported having arrested Sim Taylor, who
is said 10 have threatened to kill the off,
Gals of the Carbon Hill Coal and Coke
Company. An effort was made to arrest
Bill Murray, the murderer, but he fed to
the mountains and escaped. All is now
quiet The company has discharged
number of agitators and the place is in
charge of Sheriff Shepard and strons
posse.
MoREMcRDER THREATENED.
Col. Louis v Clark, who has just re-
turned from Carbon Hill with the military,
says the feel!ng is very strong among tho
white miners against the negroes, and;
every negro has been run of, terror
stricken. Several mine bosses have been
warned to leave ut the peril Of their lives,
In the past two years three superinsend-I
ents have been run off and one assassina-
ted THERE'S not . negro At Carbon Hill
tonight.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
The Commercial Club.

At the Commercial Club meeting Mon
day night quite good number were in
attendance, and several questions of i'm
portance were discussed. The regular
Secretary being absent the President
called on F. D. Mckinley to fill his va
cancy.
Mr.. Simmons, one Of the special COM
mittec appointed to look after securing
the WOoten & Dowden mantle manufac-
turing plant, reported that Mr.. DOwden
was present at the meeting, but that he
did not wish to make his proposition
public until after a conference with the
proper committee. Mr. Dowden's plant
will work from fifty to sixty men. 1t was
agreed that the committee meet on Tues
day afternoon and, together wit Mr.. Dow
den, formulate something definite.
The matter was discussed of distrib-
uting the cards containing the names OF
the members of the various committees.
The President instructed the committee
to complete the distribution Of the lists
ut once.
The question was asked az to the pro-
gress of the Stove Committee. Mr.
Simmons said he had talk with Colonel
Adams few days ago, who informed
1 Al -, ln
about the matter with fair prospects OF
success.
Mr. Shelby said he had letter from
Colonel Adams brother, expressing his
admiration for this place, and saying that
if he could sell out his real es-
tate in Florida, n. Y, he would locate
here.
Mr. Bullift asked if there had been an.
steps taken in regard to making an ex'
hibit OF this section at the Worlds Fail
in '93. The President said: II have
been thinking for some time of the pro.
| ject to interest number Of towns in thi:
section in that matter, and perhaps some
Joint movement can he organized by which
We could represent this section, each towr
appropriating its proportional part OF the
expenses ! think we should do more ad
vertising in the Northwest. The las
number of the Manufacturers ROcOrt
contains good suggestion, which is
That every one in the South who takes al
industrial paper after reading it shouIt
send il to some friend in the North who
might he induced TO come South Il
would be good thing il a movement
could he organized for the various towns
in this section to club in and have a join
exhibition at the Worlds Fair, and alst
for the purposes Of advertising this sec
ton by other methods"
Senator Mills said: 81 do not think
we could attach too much Importance t
this matter. Exhibits are the best wa.
we can advertise.
Then came up the finance question
that is, where the money would COM
from? The President urged upon the Fl
nance Committee to begin work agail
on the land companies and others VIII
had expressed their willingness to aid tn
club, as the money market is gettinl
better and be thought their efforts woul
be successful.
! The charter for the eluh WAS discussed
and ON motion, duly seconded, Mr.. Built
was added to the committee to assist I
completing draft Of it, aud tho COMMITTEE
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
HAS EI>DICTION.
ne supreme tourt. of the United states
VIII Decide the HchrinS Sea CUES
ton on its Merit.

"A>nNcloN, b. C., Feb. .i.-Chicf Jus
."1e Fuller Yesterday announced that the
.S0fcme Court OF the United States had
.''''ded to grant the petition of The coun-
.'cl representing the British government
'0f 'e"'y to HE an application fer writ
.0' prohibition toprcycnt the district court
FL Alaska from proceeding to carry out
IT. lecree 81 forfeiture made in the case
eo' 'Ae schooner Seward held for unlaw-
ia.'y taking seals within the waters OF
sBybring Sea
I"e court asked the British counsel a,
Sn"' 4a'e the rule for requiring the
! '"'"" coor'ro come here and show cause
way TIE writ OF prohibition should no,
I'''sS should he made rc,urnahle The
'0''c'''r General of the United States
' y '"Aioa, to have i, nude returnable
r. '"e earliest possible date as was Calde.
I'o" Carlisle. junior counsel for the par.
- VINO hrins the case here, and, by
8'u'oa' agreement. The rule was made re.
I" r' on the second Monday in April
I'M, merely settles the prcIiminar,
1''''O" o. the right To bring the case into
d '0u'' and the matter now to be settled
1, '"'' or not the court will dccid,
S !, the writ Of prohibition should issue
mast now he arguments on tho
] ~ o The Behrins Sea Controversy
'',"0""cins the determination of tn,
'D' 'l'e' justice said The argumen,
FL take" much wider range than wa,
's''f.' aud that the court was of tn,
4 p''''" that it had jurisdiction.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-02-06
N'"NcE PRESIDENT pEpOsED.
"''cky state President Fired Ont
Bodily

b, K.nm 'i' NJ fe05.-s. h Erwin, President OF
bo., 'a,'y Farmers Alliance, was Yesterday de.
b.. OWN, '%"'er put u his place. The change
sss~, o, s,. ., kF~in's warning in the ALLIANCE
s,ep ava, NV, , le "nS the editor. to the farmers ia
she1 e,s. '''la the Grower.' Tobacco Warehouse. Of
ari,o,~ 's'I%''' 1oho S. Williams Il president, Tn,
p, Nsrelou. ee, 'Hpi+'''ms tls in opposition ic
h To Aut,,. o''lHa'ion Erwiu's place as esii.o,
ss vs' tssn by r. n. shul,y