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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-08-27

Uncle Caney must have been fully 100
years old when last saw him and l
thought he was the oldest man in the
mountains, but be told me that there
was an old MAI near Pound Gap living
in a cave who was an old gray-haired
man when he was boy, but said the
old man was shy of strangers ana kept
the entrance to his cave so closely con-
cealed that no one knew Of 1t. He told
me that could get to see him II would
20 to the Pound Gap on the point OF the
mountain known as Caudills camp, to an
old dead pine that was used as nag
and signal post during the war, and
blow three times on a whistle that the
old man would come from his hiding
place with his jug Of moonshine and NIL
q pint bottle for fifty cents, but II
would be against his rules to speak tc
him, and If aggravated he could put
a spell on you so that you would gel
lost In the mountains, and that his
power to do all kinds Of mysterious
things was wonderful, and no one dared
to 20 In his vicinity after dark. All o.
this excited my curiosity and I got Bill
La Force to 60 with me to see the OLE
hermit.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-08-27

It was a surprise to me to find such
a rich mineral and timber country so
close to the seaboard, and in one of
the oldest States in the Union. Here
grows the finest black walnut, white
oak and poplar trees found in the world,
and every hillside as full of coal as
potato hill is of potatoes. in seams OF
four to twelve feet thick. One seam,
known as the Imboden seam, in Wise
County, Va, and Elkhorn seam, in
Eastern Kentucky, took the premium
ait the Worlds Fair as the best coklne
coal In the United States. The Canne
Goals found here are of superior quail
ity. Railroads have penetrated tha'
section, furnaces built, coal and iror
ore mines developed, towns grown w
in the valleys and the whole scene
changed as if caused by an Alladin'
lamp.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-08-27

Very few of the old-time natives are
now living in this vicinity, but every
body who visited Big Stone Gap before
the railroad period remembers Caney
c.s,,v. he was called Uncle Caney by
all Of the natives, and was quite
leader among his people, who dehghteo
RI gather around him and listen to the
fights he had with the Indians ana the
narrow escapes he had while hunting
hears and other wild beasts OF the for-
est that were plentiful when ne was
a Young man. He told me that the bees
made such a quantity of honey IN the
big bee rock in the gap that When
the weather got warm the honey Wouiu
run out in a stream like molasses out
of the bunghole Of a barrel, and the
people would go there with their slices
loaded with churns, washing tups,
buckets and all kinds of vessels ana
fill them, and then, when they gos
enough for their own use, they would
let the balance run in large troughs
and mix 1t with apple brandy. This
was done to catch bears with, for wnen
the bear got filled up with honey anu
brandy they were in such helpless
condition that it was an easy matter
to kill him with their old finuock
rifles. If anyone doubts this, they can
try 1t for themselves, for the bee rock
is still there and bear tracks are seer
every year near the rock. 1t may Dc
that some of the old bears still nav
a hankering after that mixture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
SECRETARY OLyEY; HIS BOOM.

The fact that we'll organized and sufii-
GENTLY inflated boom has been begun in
Boston for Mr.. Olney is significant
When we hear of similar movement
in Kentucky in behalf Of Mr.. Carlisle we
shall consider that siill more significant.
The two taken together will mean that
these two modest and distinguished gen.
tlemen feel that they are at liberty to
indulge in presidential aspirations with
out mourning the displeasure of Mr.. Cleve-
land.
The President, though he is a gifted
letter-writer, seems indisposed to eNer-
else his time and talents upon an episto-
larry composition announcing that he will
not be a candidate for a third term
but he will be spared the necessity for
such letter after Olney and Carlisle
enter the field as candidates.
The first Of the series OF State Demo-
cratic conventions will soon be held, and
IT is only fair that their members
should know what Mr.. Cleveland's pur-
poses are-whether he will retire, or will
keep in position 10 accept a nomination
should il be rendered TO him.
AS matters now stand, the public
mind is distressed by dubiety as to Mr..
Cleveland's position only a little relieved
by the starting of the Olney boom in
Boston
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.

Tho napers tell us that the birthday OF
George Washington was more generaiy
observed IN Philadelphia this year than
for many years. In the quarters Oh the
Universal Peace Society was held con-
ference of prominent advocates OF arpi-
tration for the purpose OF discussing 'he
feasibility of the erection OF court OF
arbitration, for the peaceful Adjustment
of difficulties that may hereafter arise
between the United States and Great
Britain. The Dispatch has from the be-
ginning advocated international arpitra-
ton as measure that ought 10 De
adopted by all the enlightened nations OF
the earth Arbitration confined TO two Nd
lions is very Ike no arbitration al all
seeing that any two nations In ths
world may resort to It without assistance
from even one other nation. President
Cleveland writes letter. which was read
to the conference. and which outlines the
proper policy to be pursued by the advo-
Gates OF arbitration. We introduce II as
worthy OF second perusal.
washington, February 2lst.
"'Ny Dear Slr.-I shall be unable To at
tend the conference to be he'd to-morro"
In the interest of international arDiiratoh
at the city of philadelphia. II should De
entirely unnecessary for me TO assure
those who advocate the cause OF my
hearty sympathy with any movement thaS
tends TO the establishment OF peacetNs
agencies for the adjustment OF internd-
rionaI disputes. The subject should be
discussed with a clear perception OF all
the features belonging to IL, and IN a
spirit of patriotism as well as love TOT
mankind.
"Hoping the conference you contemplate
may result in stimulating a sentiment III
favor of just and fair arbitration among
nations. | am yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND"
The President thus declares for Inter
national arbitration" and then for
peaceful agencies" "for the adjustment Of
international disputes" next for love TO
all mankind, and finally for just and fair
arbitration amongst nations. He gives no
hint as to any other than international
arbitration.
We make no objection TO arbitration
between two nations as beginning of
the good work. We only wish to empha-
size the fact that successful international
arbitration will be and must be the work
OF more than two nations.
1t is worthy OF note that from people OF
the nation which buried Oliver Crom-
wells body at the crossing of two high
ways came the following eablegram:
Hearty greetings to our American
kinsmen, who are celebrating Washing
tons Birthday. We join with you in do
ing honor to your national hero by advo-
eating fraternal union through a perma-
nent court of arbitration for the peaceful
and honorable adjustment of all difficult
ties arising in the Englsh-speakng fam
lily"
Washington and Cromwell! Well done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
Federal Court Fees.
Roston Hera'i)

iISOSlOn MIRA ~
The unanimous approval by the judi
ciary Committee Of the lower branch Of
Congress Of q bill 10 abolish fees in
the United States courts, and subst-
tutlng salaries for them. indicates that
the scandals which have attended the
administration Of justice in the Federal
courts are shortly 20 be done away
with. Under the provisions OF this bill
all the fees and emoluments now au-
thorized by law to be paid to district
attorneys and TO United States mar
shals and their assistants are 20 be
turned into the Treasury. and the sala-
ries Of these officials are fixed accord
ing to their relative importance and re-
sponsibllities, the salaries Of the Dis
trlct Attorney and the Marshal for this
district being fixed at 5000. For the
last fiscal year the fees received By these
officials throughout the country amount
ed to $4,000 while under the schedule
of salaries. as proposed. the outlay would
be something less than $4,000, making a
saving 10 the government OF nearly half
a million dollars. TO say nothing Of the
benefits OF doing away with the pernIcious
fee-system. This is something worthy Of
accomplishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26

will themselves be refused admitahce
into the Democratic National Convention.
That convention Will represent the Demo
cratic voters OF the United STATES
whether they live in a Republican state
or a Democratic State. Ohio has more
Democratic voters than Virginia. Shall
the Ohio Democrats be excluded from
the national convention because there are
more Democrats than Republicans In this
State?
However. the fact must not be over
looked that the Objectionable resolution
which we are discussing was passed Ivy
the two houses OF the Mississippi Legis-
lature--a body which has nothing 10 do
with the Democratic National Conven-
tion-no connection whatever with it
and whose utterances may bc disresarded,
and will be disregarded by the bodies or
ganlzed to provide for the holding Of
the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
IN EGYPT TO STAY.

The cablegrams to the effect that Great
Britain. as a concession to France, Is
preparing TO evacuate Egypt are little
less than absurd. In view Of the ascend
ancy OF Russian influence at Constan-
tinople. there never was a time when
it was more important that Great Bri-
tain should hold on TO Egypt and
strengthen her hand In all the territory
adjacent to her gateway to India. Sails
bury has recently given the world s0me
great surprises in connection with Great
Britain's foreign policy. but the evacua-
ton Of the land Of the Pharaohs Is hard
" destined to be added to the list. Be-
sides. II we wish to discover what are
Great Britains real intentions regarding
Egypt, we must look to Lord Cromer.
rather than to Salisbury. Since the dis
position Of Russia and Turkey TO drift
towards each other was made manifest,
Lord Cromer's policy has indicated more
pointedly than ever before that the Bri-
fish are in Egypt to stay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
The Word "Nof' Left Out.

Hudson Mil. February o. 1896.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
noticed in yesterdays Dispatch (2lsO
a card under my name, written TO Mr..
j. Il. Cashion. In which you Tor II omitted
the word mot" Please correct II. as ii
reads exactly opposite from the way
intended 1t TO read. II should read: II
have noticed the papers have not men
toned" etc | wrote the card I'm the
post-office delivery window, and very
hastily. | did not think for a moment
it would ever 90 before your readers.
Very respectfully, p. NJ. APPERSON.
The letter. with the WORD not in
serted. reads as follows:
Hudson MIL February 10, 1896.
j. T. Cashion Esq:
Dear Sir,-Your card of the 18th in
slant just received and contents noted.
VIII just say II | am called on will tel
all / know. l have noticed the papers
have not mentioned in the investigation
my charges Of 1892. Very respectfully.
r. NJ APpERSON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
state Care of Epiicptics,

To the Editor of the Dispatch
Many will be pleased and gratified
to hear that some benevolently disposed
member OF the Legislature will introduce
a resolution providing for the appoint
ment OF a special committee 10 investi-
gate the subject Of State provision for
epileptics.
This is step in the right direction,
and II Is TO be hoped that every mem
Der of the General Assembly viii unite
in the hearty support Of such a humane
project The resolution should be adopted
Immediately upon Its presentation and
not be allowed sleep in committee.
Throughout the civilized world there Is
q rapidiy-growing sentiment In favor OF
institutional care OF epileptics. The Old
World is In advance OF the new in
making provision for this class OF defec-
tiyes, but this country is catching the
inspiration" for already Ohio, New York,
Massachusetts, and New Jersey have fol-
lowed the example set by Germany,
France, England. and Sweden. which
countries have established colonies for
epileptics. In California, Pennsylvania.
Minnesota, Maryland. and Michigan
limited provision in connection with in
slitutions for the Predetermined has
been made for the care Of sane epileptics.
Wherever the colony plan has been
tried Il has been pronounced a practical
success. The prime objects OF such a
colony" or farm village" are to pro-
vide a place Of refuge for persons afflicted
with ITS, giving each beneficiary
opportunities for suitable Industrial and
educational training. and to furnish every
possible means OF mitigating the ills
% which epileptics are subjected.
From the recent report OF the New Jer-
sey Commission on Epileptics and Their
Institutional Care" may be read the
following recommendations"
"Your commissioners are unanimous In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
MUNYON'S :
COLD And COUGH Cures.
Guaranteed to Check q Cold In a Few
Hours and Prevent Grip
and Pneumonia.

Colds lead TO coughs. coughs 10 pneu-
monia and consumption; therefore. II Is
all important to check a cold before IL
reaches the lungs. Munyon's Cold cure
will positively break cold inside OF
twenty-four hours IL taken as soon as
the cod manifests Itself. When the cold
reaches the lungs or bronchial tubes tho
Cough Cure should be used alternately
every half hour with the Cold Cure
The Cold Cure is guaranteed TO prevent
pneumonia If used I'm the beginning OF
cold Pneumonia. or Inflammation or
tho lungs. can be controlled by the use Oh
these two cures.
The Cough Cure positively cures bron-
chitis. ticking in the throat. hoarseness,
loss Of voice soreness OF the chest, DIM
Guilty I'm breathing. hacking cough, and AL
pulmonary diseases where the lungs are
not too far consumed or covered with
tubercles.
II you are ailing. step into the nearest
drugstore and get a pc vial OF one Of
Munyon's Remedies. No matter what
your disease, or how many doctors have
failed to cure II will give you relief.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon,
1903 Arch street. Philadelphia, Pa. an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26

In the interest OF party harmony, Mr.. AL
fred Z. Thorn. OF Norfolk. has consented
to accept the Craftsmanship of the Demo
cratic party Of that city; but he gives
notice that he will not agree to hold the
position longer than one year.
We congratulate our Norfolk brethren.
Mr.. Thorn is a man Of commanding abil-
ity and high character. Under his leader
ship we cannot but believe that our
party will soon become stronger than
ever in the great and growing City by
the Sea. Now the Democrats Of Norfolk
must give Chairman Thorn loyal and Jun
tagging support. and be ready to perform
any duty that he may assign them. He
should not only have compliments, but
help.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
ExposiTIoNs NEXT YEAR.

We note what may be called a revival
Of interest in the Baltimore Centennial
Exposition scheme. The Sun newspaper
OF that city is now actively supporting
II. and so are the young businessmen Of
Baltimore.
We suspect that the Sun has "held off,
hitherto. because 1t could not see that
the movement was properly supported by
the businessmen OF the Monumental City
II so. It was perfectly right Too often
businessmen meet together and pass
resolutions approving this. that. or the
other worthy scheme. and consider that
their duty Is then done. But that way is
not the way TO success in this practical
and hustling age. Businessmen. when
they have scheme that they wish TO
succeed. must organize and put forth per-
sonal and individual efforts. They could
not do better than to adopt the system
Of organization. and show the enthusiasm
and energy which politicians know how
to call forth and use so effectively.
So organized, the businessmen Of city,
when united to attain any great pubic
good. may nearly always count on sue
cess.
We trust that the s5o0,Ooo guarantee fund
will be raised in Baltimore. and that
the exposition will be held next year.
OF. course, our Baltimore friends know
that they may count upon having very
great patronage from Virginia, should
they have an exposition.
By the way. both Baltimore and Nash
vile are talking about holding exposi-
lions next year: that is to say, Nashville
will certainly have one. and Baltimore
Is now seriously considering the matter
of having one. and will have 1t, If 500
900 guarantee fund is raised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26

Our exchanges are pralslng the address
made by General Bradley T. Johnson, Of
Baltimore, at the opening OF the Con-
federate Museum I'm this city. 1t de-
serves all the nice things that are being
said about IT. 1t was correct in doctrine.
finely phrased, and handsomely delivered.
General Johnson has spent so much of his
life I'm Richmond, we cannot but look
upon him as a Virginian. He came to
us during the war, when we much needed
his help and the help OF the Maryland
line. and he has been ever true to our
State, to the South, and to his brother
Confederates.
We are glad TO see the General bearing
his three score years so well, and to find
him possessed Of all OF his old-time en-
ergy and buoyancy Of spirit He has
been In Richmond for several weeks, ana
Is engaged in collecting data for his
torical work on Maryland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26

The Grace-Street Baptist church, which
was destroyed by fire yesterday, was the
largest and one of the most beautiful
houses Of worship in the city. 1t stood
upon the site Of the church where the
famous DR.. Jeter long mlnistered to a
loving congregation. and was built a
few years ago under the pastorate of DR..
Hatcher Its loss is public loss; but
II is a loss that will. of course, be most
keenly felt by Or. Hatcher and his con-
gregation. They have the sincere SYM
patty Of our community, and, what is
more. WILL we believe, have the cordial
and substantial help of the general pub
lie when they get ready to rebuild, as
we feel sure they will before long.
DIR. Hatcher has A host of devoted
friends and admirers in Richmond, and
throughout the country, and we feel sure
they will gladly rally to his call for as
sistance when he makes 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26

The forty-sixth anniversary OF the
birth of the Republican party was cele-
brated in Washington on the 22d instant.
The Republicans. 1t would seem, are
not ashamed of their history. They are
still blind. But the truth must come
out in the end. The thousands of mil
lions of money and other property de-
stroyed and the deaths caused by the
war between the States cannot remain
a subject upon which the Republicans
can pride themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
The Story Of Selling
for the week forms a big book
filled with bright, new, and useful
bargains such as you could only
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Sheriff pa sss'f Snon D'T Sss9 S!I
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
sEINE-TmREAp, NETS. &c.
CEINE THREAD.


We have just received another supply
OF SEINE-THREAD, consisting OF all
numbers and qualities. including the Cele-
brated Lion Brand; warranted fuil-stand-
ard.
LINEN NETTING and COTTON
STAKE NETTING furnished at short no
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY &c, 1885,

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
p,xrn TELEGRAPHIC-NEws SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN AssoclA-
TED PRESS AND THE UNiiED
DprcC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-26
AN rmpnAcTrcaBLn rRoposirrox.

We mentioned IN our last that the
Democratic legislature OF Mississippi
had passed a resolution insisting that
those States which give Democratic ma
5orities In the presidential election should
ceniroi In making the nominations for
President and vice-President II Is evil
dent that n the Democrats OF Mississippi
srs 70 be governed by such rule. they