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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
IN DANGER.
Democratic Members Combining With
View to Making the Passage
or the Biil impossible Unloss tho {: use
Cuts Certain Amendments 10 Restore
Certain Special Induxtracs-1hey
Have Not Agreed How to ACT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1l.-Tho Wilson
bill is in danger. Democratic mere
bers of the house Of representatives, are
endeavoring to combine, with view
to making the passage Of the bill inn
possible, unless the house puts certain
amendments to it that will restore
special industries which they or their
constituents are particularly interested
in, all OF which are afforded protection
BY the Mckinley law.
Within few days representatives
including Louisiana members. some
from Alabama, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey.
Connecticut, comforting together to see
whether the combination had sufficient
strength to be formed. They lave
not agreed upon any definite line OF
action. The plan many have been talk
ing over, contemplates drawing up
schedule including various articles
upon which they want increased pro-
lection, pledging each man combiur-
ton vote for amendments necessary to
have the entire list in the incorporated
bill.
To carry this plan into operation NIL
members Of the combination would DC
pledged to vote for the amendment
fixing the sugar schedule to the salts
faction of the Louisiana men. They
would all vote for taxes from iron
orc and coal to pacify the men inter-
ested in these products, so on through
the list.
The promoter of the scheme is work
ing very quietly, and is avcrsc to any
publication being made OF his move
ments Sperry (Cto Sunday evening
SAL thing definite had been done.
o did not know what might be done.
He said there was great deal OF dissat-
isfaction with the bill among the dem
ocrats. all could be combined there
might be sufficient changes to make the
measure more satisfactory in those sec
tons OF country that suffered most
heavily,
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VOLCANO LIKE
Tho Condition OF Affairs In lInwalt-Pres'
ident Dole Doesn't Need AnybOdy's Aid.

Tho Condition OF Affairs In lInwalt-PreS'
ident Dole Doesn't Need AnybOdy's Aid.
san FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-The latest
from Hawaii is brought by the schooner
Transit on November 20. The Bulletin
published letter from Minister Willis
in which he said he wished his remarks
in the Star to apply to tho entire press
of Honolulu.
The steps taken by Minister Willis in
his interview with the Star, which was
revised in proof by him before publicn-
ton, caused considerable anxiety Ill
government circles, owing to the init
nation that any breach of the peace
would be punishable by the American
minister. To reporter his words
were: ANY trouble precipitatcd on
the other side would be stopped ut once
by the United States forces.
On the morning Of the 18th, the day
after the Alameda left, President Dole
called upon Minister Willis to learn
how far the authority Of the United
States was expected to be carried in
case OF an emergency. tpon his re-
turn it was learned THAT the provisional
government was fully satisfied with
The explanation and limitations made
by Minister Willis.
1t is the general opinion that the
original language used by the United
States minister conveyed more than he
intended it should. 1t is understood
that President Dole very clearly in
formed the minister that the provisions
al government commanded the situa-
ton, and would require no aid from
the United States unless 1T WAS
called for. The president assured
the minister that any breach OK
peace which might occur would be
speedily dealt with by the Hawaiian
government The provisional govern
ment received assurances on the points
mentioned which we're perfectly salts
factory. 1t is understood that Minister
Willis said he would stand back OF tic
present government until the present
difficulty was settled.
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MINISTER THURSTON
Going to Hawaii to StifYen the Backbone OF
President Dole.

WAsIl1NGroN. Dec Il.-Thcrc is no
longer any doubt that Mr.. Thurston'>
prospective visit TO Hawaii is for the
purpose of urging President Dole to
maintain firm stand agai EAt surrcn'
dering the control OF the COVE rnincnt.
Well knowing that annexation ~ o"'
OF the question. it is said by Minister
Thurston's friends here that he Will
urge upon the provisional government
to form new constitution which VII
contemplate American supremacy III
Hawaii through some other medium
than annexation. Minister Thurstor
Is sanguinc that congress will enact
Legislation favorable to republican
form ff government.
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c,,caeo Art institute.

T,ec 11.-With tho 1oTi'oA
.4,;on'S Saturday of the Chicago art
;ns,;tute, wh at IS claimed 70 oe U
.he finest art galleries IN the , co VI .Ss
Greece ':"s ~ ~ chicago but of the hundreds
c, c, ,honsands of visitors that come can, ana
OF thons" raar. becomes an accomplished
60 every ~ s0 structure itself is familiar TO
fact nc III over the world that
p .ore attracted to Chicago a"r; ;.l;n ~" ~
were snmmer by the fact that w ,ran'a' ~
i pu,' held the famous series OF j" of1 bus
was "sa The building complete ma mas
eong e,rod IN expenditure OF $780, WV
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DR.. MEYERS JURY.
The Alleged roitoner's Trial La NO" ID
prurrcNH.

Prugross.
NEW YORK. Dec S.--The jury to try
DIR. H. {. Meyer was completed AT !
o'clock Thursday afternoon. Ninety.
seven citizens had been examined
Thursday before the two empty seats
in the box were filed. and cut OF 'oo
citizens summoned on special panels
during the week $40 had been exam
ined.
The fury is composed of exceptional
La intelligent lusine>o men. Assistant
district Attorney John +. Mcintyre
who prepared the case, made the open
ing address. 49,
Mr.. Mcintyre spoke nearly two
hours and detailed what was probao bly,
the most fair and, at the same tlne'
the most henouS OF machancllan crimes
ever heard within the walls OF New
York courtroom. When he described
the last days of the unfortunate brandt
and tho sad and tiendish methods OF
the defendant u pcrcert!blc shudder
ran through his more than attentive
l;c%n
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OPIUM SMUGGLERS SEIZED.
Inspector Nercny Makos Couple OF IMP
turea at Chicago.

Inspector Nercny Makos Couple OF t"p'
turoa at Chicago.
CHICAGO, Doc Sing Doc Toong and
Mon TOO are locked up at the Central
station charged with Icing opium
smugylers. NJ. y. IIcreny. Chinese in
spcctor of the United States customs
department. hns been watching them
for two weeks. and becoming con-
WINGED that they were illegally bringing
opium across the border, caused their
arrest Ing Doc Toong was preparing
20 leave the city and had already
bought ticket for Cincinnati. He was
arrested at the Dearborn Street depot
late last night when waiting to Ia l1c a
train. In his satchel he had several
cases of opium. Mon Too was found in
the office Of Chang Gee Wag, where he
was talking with the physician. tie
was placed under arrest, and after a
brief search eight eases OF opium were
found hidden in pile OF papers in the
doctors office, for the possession OF
which neither could give satisfactory
exclamation
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IGNORED BY GROVER.
The Wnshlngton Civil Service Association
Goes to Pieces.

Goes to Pieces.
WASHINGTON, Dec II. - The civil
Service association. an organization OF
about one hundred clerks in the treas
ury department, has gone out OF exist
cnce. The purposes Of the association
were to extend the civil service III every
way consistent with laws and also to
cultivate among the clerks a spirit OK
pride in their work. number
of meetings were held until shortly
after Secretary Carlisle came into OF
fee. While the officials Of the new ad-
ministration evinced no active
orposition to the scheme IL
is said that they made it PLAIN
that their wishes were that no
such association should exist a bout
the only thing of Importance done ny
the association was to forward TO tho
president a petition asking hin 10
make it compulsory FOR chiefs OF aiSl'
sions to take the civil service eNamlna-
tions the same as clerks Tho presl-
dent, it is said. took no notice OF the
ratitiOn
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
A BOMB
Exploded In Che French Chamber
OF Deputies.
"no OF fhe Vahers WAS Killed INSTANTLY
Ahre- Lady Spectators Hurt, Ono Of
mem noinR AN Americana
f"nic in tho Legislative Hall

PARIS, Dec 11.-Great Excitement has
been caused here by dynamite out
rage committed within the chamber Of
deputies While the house was in ses-
sion Saturday afternoon a stranger
VINO was occupying seat in the gal
iery threw dynamite bomb to tho
noor OF the chamber.
AS the bomb struck it exploded with
terrific noise, and pieces Of the metal
casing were thrown in every direction.
Deputy Able l-emire and six others
were hit and seriously injured.
NJ. Lemire is said to be dying.
1T has been learned that the fuse WAS
attached to the bomb, and that the cx-
plosion occurred before the missile
reached the floor of the chamber. The
bomb burst close TO the head of NJ. Le-
mire, and killed an usher who was
standing near by, instantly
An American lady. who was in tho
public gallery, received n slight wound
on the forehead
Two other ladies who were in the
lower gallery were injured
man who was sitting next TO the
bomb thrOwer was wounded
The bomb was thrown from an upper
gallery. All the members Of the house
and all people in the galleries were
panic-stricken.
a reporter picked up from tho floor
OF the house bits of metal and horse
Shoe nails which had evidently been
loaded into the bomb with the cxplos.
ives.
After considerable delay order was
restored among the members, and the
business OF the chamber was resumed.
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Sentenced for Life.

DEDHAM, Mass, Dec. 9.-The jury in
the case of August Langner, charged
with the murder Of Miss Mary Emer-
son, woman 20 years DID, for whom he
worked as farm hand in West Ded-
ham, rendered verdict Of murder in the
second degree Langner was sentenced
10 imprisonment for life. In an inter
view later he maintained his innocence
OF the crime, rciterating his statement
that he had never injured Miss Emer-
son in any way.
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Couglln's Trial.

CHICAGO. Dec o.-At the opening OF
the Coughlin trial Friday Judge Wing
began his address to tho jury for the
defense. At the conclusion OF his
speech the taking Of testimony began.
It was announced that the first witness
for the state would be Ex-Police Capt
Villiers, who would tell the story OF
the finding Of Cronin's body.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Taxing Back Mongol Bones.

CHICAGO. Dec 1.-THE task OF ols'n.
ter;np boiling and scraping the bones
OF the forty-six Chinamen' VINO n"so
been buried in Graceland cemetery los
the past six years or more was con ,la
, .lIe e saturday, and within couple
of pte. days the fortysis tin ease ;s. each
viii be shipped to San Francisco I, los
t,ansnortation by steamer TO the FLOW
'!"i Il;nrdom where they will be re"
;nterred with imposing ceremonial
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Petroleum OF the Free List.

WAsulSGToH. Dec 1.-The protests
from Ohio oil producers against the
nlacing of petroleum on the free l'SS
H. lad it's effect. The ways ana
means committee have taken petroleum"
from the free list and agreed upon q
nrovis,on which permits it to come IN
free when the countries from when ~
comes admits our products free. IL Is
uo.;nroc;tv so far as petroleum is con-
cerncd. and will, of course. co' gu. p
trolun from Canada and Russia wh'cn
would be the only real competitors
with the Ohio fields.
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srcd,,h rm,rrapt. will No, suffer-.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec S.-Thc interior
department has been advised that the
Swedish government has issued an or
der TO Scandinavian steamship COM
panies that II any Swcdcs arc refused
entrance into the United States the
steamship companies Shall refund the
passage money. pay the return journey
Of the emigrant TO the mother countr:;,
and provide him with food and care Tor
his effects.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Actor Thornc Dying.

SAN FRASCIso. Cal. Dec. 9-Charles
Robert Thorne, the veteran actor, Is
dying at his home in this city. tic IS %
years of age, and the father of Charles
Thorne, who died about ten years ago
Female University burned.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec S.-The
Southern Female university OF Ala
bama was entirely destroyed by fire
Wednesday night The loss is esti-
mated ut $4,000.
Prof. Tyndalrs Funeral.
LONDON, Dec. 8.-The funeral OF FroI
Tvndall will take place at Haslemere,
his home in Surrey. ON Sunday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Two Children Burned.

KANSAS CITY. Dec 0.-At . o'clock
Friday morning Mrs G.. +. Nichols
locked her two little children, Freddie,
aged years, and Minnie. aged , years,
in a room while she went down town.
During her absence the children played
with the stove and were fatally burned,
the body OF the boy being burned to
crisp
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Threats Of Tromps.

TUscoS. Ariz, Dee o-The order Of
the Southern Pacific railway that no
tra,nps will be allowed to ride on
freight trains may result III bloodshed.
There are 1s5 tramps campcd ut Lords
burg, who threaten to derail passenger
trains II the order is enforced
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
. ,o,,,s Mon Falls Dead in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1l.-Jaa':s - ~, Co,um.
Of 81. Louis, connected with 'ng r. Uo "t;nn
him Underground Electric ira. .;r,a
Co OF that city, fell dead . soln ,as sl,.s
~ f,er - midnight in front of the laa'e en
=" "n ~, to the Grand Pacific h0tei On
Sns el'son street. His body was founa
'ae ., . o'clock Saturday morning
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Enforcing the O:on Law.

Nrw YORK, Dec 4.-'ihc VIII OF the
New York mercantile exchange against
the illegal sale Of olcomarEarinc con-
tinues to wage without mercy. During
the past two months nearly hundred
eases have been successfully prosecuted
and one-half that number are still
awaiting judicial termination.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
ge..ure OF the Isasa.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Thc Gillian
American claims commission has nled
a claim against the United States fSr
s223. -. FOX the seizure Of the steamer
Itata during the Gillian war.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
,c,ors Must Answer Por Murder.

Sursia, Dec 11.-Peter Prunty dleo
:, cHIc ,a q, from na injuries received at the
s,a'ufa a;s ether, n city elnpl"ys; was
time i'm, ms and his sister wounded by burg.
killed Ian an" aided the prunty home on
Nov Sovember Is. The supposed 'n"'0''
ava are In custody.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Burglars Loot a store.

PoMERoY, o., Dec. 9.-Burglars en-
tered j. " Rathburn & Sons store. at
Rutland, and stole about $500 worth OF
merchandise. including Is watches.
The safe was blown open but they got
nothing from IT, There is no clew.
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rn, Cholera at coussantinople.

LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch to the
Standard from Athens says: Cholera
has assumed dangerous proportions at
Constantinople. The Greek residents
there complain bitterly of the inbu-
manly of the Turkish doctors.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-12-14
Winter ManOeuvers.

BERLIN, Dec. S-The entire crop OF
guards stationed at Spandau, Potts
dun, Ecrlin md Lichtenfelds will
shortly engage III winter lnanocuvers
Pioneers and engineers will test the ice
in the ..avel ut Erandenburg to ascer-
tain its strength, etc Ice boats and
Esquimaux dogs will be used in the
sv,anoeuVers.
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A Bishops Conservation Opposed

SPRINGFIELD ILL., Dec. 9.-Thc stand
ing committee of the diocese of Spring.
field Epispocal church has refused its
consent to the conservation OF Rev. \.
c. A. Hall. bishop.cl elect OF the diocese
Of Vermont.
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claima A~ainst the Chil,an Government.

WASHINGTON. Dec. II. = Through
Messrs. johnson and Levy, Of Cincin-
natl, attorneys for the heirs Of Eenja-
min Swift. one of the owners Of the
schooner Florida, who was killed and
cremated by Chil;an convicts, claim
has been filed against the government
Of Chilli for sl37, 900. The heirs are res
ldents Of Cincinnati and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-05

The bulls In the stock market we're I'D to
The sIaughsef Thufsday. The dreaded
slump On several Of the LEAKING stocks
came The sensisiveness Of the stock mar
let TO any anfsrorsbIe condition il pro-
verbal. While The secretary Of the ns-
tionaI treasury stood asking for gold when
be has pen behind his ear and the keys of
the treasury in his hand, /" m improved con-
difion was not expected. The tide in Wall
street either ebbs or flows ia times Of e.
element such a. that Of the past ten days.
During that time there vas . steady de-
cline and st the beginning Of the week the
average Of the stocks active on the market,
and which have an intrinsic value a. grez,
a. ever. had not sold a. low sinee July,
1891. 1t was felt that the price should run
higher, but slight attempts at first success
full, collapsed. All this has been attrib-
uted to general distrust but not to the
shadow Of any impending panic The
slump of Thursday, however. was a dan
gerous approach to panic. II we can have
reasonably safe administration Of our com
merciaI interests, the general prosperity Of
the country would seem to preclude pro-
tracted financial distress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-05

In connection with the ouigo Of gold
from this country review Of the operations
Of the great banks Of the world Is signin-
cant. During the two years ending April /,
1893, the bank Of France increased IL.
stock Of gold $50 800 900 of Austria Hun
gary, SIS ,s3l 300; Of England. $40 800
900; Of Germany. s22 sos 500; of Spain,
90 ,32G ,0O0; Of Netherlands. 81 ,543 900
Between April /, 1891, and October !,
1892, the bank of Russia increased its stock
Of gold sl22 ,99z coo. During the two
years ending April /. 1898, the supply Of
gold held by the United States diminished
s7s 057 900. In view of recent financial
controversies these figures are Of particular
interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-05
Dauqhters Of The Revolution.

The members of the Society of Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution are arranging TO
celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of
Bunker Hill in Boston, on June 18th. will,
appropriate ceremonies.
The president general and staff of execu-
tive officers will be present.
This will be general meeting of the So
ciety for New England.
Any woman of the age of Is and over is
eligible for membership who is lineally de-
sceuIcd from an ancestor who, as military
naval or marine officer, soldier or sailor, or
"a an official in the service of any of tho
thirteen original colonies or states or in the
national government. assisted in establish
ing American Independence between April
10Th IT'S and April 10Th, 1858.
Applications for membership may be-
made to Mrs. Louis ID. Gallisou, Organize :
ton Regent for New England, at 81 Madi-
son Avenue, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-05

A correspondent Of the Portland Express
sugsests that the supplies for the Maine
General Hospital he asarlesi 10 the lowest
bidder. Considering the high character of
the goods that are absolutely essential
to an institution of this character it is
certainly Questionable whether it would
be Il wise move TO pot up the furnishing OF
i,s supplies at public auction. Competition
might possibly reduce prices soae~ hat !;
bat il would be very apt TO come ont OF the
quality Of the goods. Men don't do bus
mess for fun Our own opinion is that 1t
is more satisfactory for public institutions.
when they can secure Grst-elass goeds from
reliable firms at fair living profits, to
deal With them rather than adopt the
public auction system under which grave
abuses are always liable 10 occur. We have
safiicient faith 10 the management OF this
noble Institution TO believe that II parsnes,
in all things the policy most conducive To the
welfare of the patients Dtrusted to its care.
It costs about fifty thousand dollars year
to run the Maine General Hospital, of
which only $500 10 contributed by the
State, a sum that does not begin 10 pay the
| expenses of acme thirfy-three free patients
nlain' aimed by the Institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-05
ssssestivs Appointments.

II 10 very suggestive that one of the re-
cent appciutees Of New Yorks mayor was
d one time proprietor OF saloon by the
name Of the Burnt Rag Il would at
Hrst he surmised that department of fumi-
CATION was to be established or that Street
Commissioner Brennan was to have sue
cessor. But no. this parsonage is none
other than Barney Martin. appointed po.
lice justice, the same man who also run a
saloon with RED" Leary the famous bury
lar for partner. at was the resort saw.
the Evening Post, for the most dl.,in.
ruished rfcfessors Of the art Of acquisicy
eshef pesPast propersy.- Evidently Bar.
ness education there has proved valuable.
CSncera1As New Yorks new boz. fire com.
MAesnsEsJdAA J. sNcamell. the Eveuin,
Rss ~ ~ be ssed 10 Be q ,.,oon.
heep3 ~ tsugtsssonal gambler, and h..
killsd hi1 nan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-05

Mr.. 4. II. Bean, second assistant ens'
ncer Of the Augusta fire department wear
a handsome, heavy COLL badge bearing tne
wonls asst Engineer, Augusta. p"'
the circumstances whereby he came nv
possession Of the badge is what Mr.. pes"
especially prizes. Wednesday evening"
he was asked to come to the hose house ~
Volunteer hose No. o, Of which ne
foreman for several years and was the III
man TO .ign the roll when the company -
organized. The badge was there pfesene'
to Mr.. Bean who was taken completely !"
surprise but thanked the boys appfopf'su
Iy. lie takes great deal of pride N W.
gift and well he may, for II is beaa",
alike to Volunteer NO. -
to the recipient, Mr.. Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-05

Islsnd. ETC.. and psss through this city
ever year. principally in the spring months
many of tsem returning % their bomes in
the fall 10 remain through the winter
Where they 90 or into what employment
they enter are some Of the questions yet I'M
ansVer 10 the shove questions. This they
DO know that since the first day of March
week. or $50 for each day NOT counting
Sundays, pass through this city. Sunday
is the lightest day in the week That would
make. in the nine weeks since that date.
over 5000 Of this class Of immigrants Yes
terday morning there were rs Of this class
on the train ironi ss. John and few days
ago there were .,3e.