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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
TrcacherOlls Ice,
(By Telegraph.

=. 4
WATERFOWL, N. Y, Dec. 27.-A
special to the Standard from Alexandria
Bay says:
Yestsrd ay three OF the children Of
s,GlaIle ssTIageEnla nsWsre playing on Il he
ice dfIyNelIsIslss
the aWrenee river IL shroKe
and they fell ing and l We're drowned
a fourth child. who was on shore, ran
to the house and notified her mother
Mrs. Hagerman rushed to the scene and
in her endeavOrs to rescue the children
broke through the ice, and she, too, was
drowned.
A man who was attracted to the
scene of the accident dove into the wa
ter and brought up one Of the children
but as the man was trying to climb
out of the ice the child slipped from his
grasp and persisted
The family consisted of Charles
Hagernan, his wife and nine children
Hagernan. who has been in Canada,
arrived home an hour after the drown
ing to take Christmas With his family
He went to the river and alone recover
ed the four bodies.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
No Military Conspiracy,
(By Telegrarh.)

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Paris CORES
pondent of the Daily Mail telegraphs
his paper the substance of an interview
he has had with General Zurlinden,
military governor of Paris, who denied
the existence of any military conspira-
cy against the republic. According to
the correspondent General ZurlInden
said: J. believe there is no plot and
there will be none, because the army is
republican to the core. We ssek no
dict l ctatei,s4-4-Il,e name apoleon may be
music to our ears but we are the ma
tons servants and cur duty is to
France.
The army like the majority Of the
nation, believes Dreyfus guilty, but a
declaration CT innocence would not in
duce the army to turn against the re-
public
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Iloilo Formally Surrendered.
(By Telarraph.)

MADRID. Dec. 27.-General Rios, the
Spanish commander in the Viscayas
Islands, has teiegraphed to the govern
ment from, Iloilo. capital of the island
of Panaya. under date Of December
24th. as follows:
Am preparing to embark on the
steamer Leo XIII for Zamboanga, Is
land of Mindano having yesterday ODE
cember 23rdD formally surrendered Iloi-
10. in the presence OF the military and
naval comma nders, the mayor and the
foreign consuls. Have charged the Gar
man consul with the protection OF Span
ism interests Shall arrive at Manila by
the end Of this i month";
Though the dispatch is ambiguous, it
is assumed here that the surrender of
illcilo was to the Americans.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Wig lance Committees O:ganized.
lBy Telesranhl

LONDON, Dec. Especial dispat ches
from Paris say that in view of daily
preparations for a coup detat the
revolutionary socialists, have organized
a Vigilance committee in each district.
charged with the observation and de-
lection of the anti-Repub!ican move
ment.
Counter preparations are also being
made.
officers Of the highel ranks in the army
are said to have been sounded on the
subject of coup d'etat. but the results
are said to have been disheartening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Columbus Authorities Arrest a
Man On Suspicion.
BLOODY CRIME RECALLED
(By TelegranhA

COLUMBUS, O., Dee. 27-There ia
.,er arrest IN this city Il man whom
tne ponce nave strong reason to believe
=: james :. Durham. for whom there is
reward OF Sl1Oo0. offered, dead or
aliFe, at San Jose, Calf He was picked
up here 10y Detective Louis Wolf. of TIE
iocal force, as Il suspicious character
ne havint; offered lot Of goods "a,
sa.e at ABOUT twenty per cent OF the
actual value. He said his right name
Was Harry Church and that he was
porn IN sacramento. Cal, from which
pom ne started out two years ago. He
mas had a number of aliases
The crime for Which Durham. whom
CHURCH is expected Of being, is wanted
was an atrociouS one -
at Il lonely farm house between San
lone and Los Gatos, Santa Clara coun-
~ Ial., on the night Of Tuesday, May
occupants OF the residence save one. a
oaby boy His Wife. her mother. her
steptather. her brother, a man ana
maidservant were sacrificed. They
were an members Of the family of Col
onel Il. p. McGlincy. The deed was
carefully planned. Durham came t.;
| his Wife in the night and gave her a
chance to write q message to those
whom she believed would be spared
Then his fingers fastened around hs,
throat and the woman was Strangled
Next, Minnie Schlesser, 4 servant. was
slain. her skull being cleft with an axe
Mrs. McGlincy shared her fate The
murdered men were at Campbell When,
McGlincy came first. AS he opened the
door he was met with a bullet. He
turned to seek safety in fight and
James IS. Wells, his stepson, rushed to
| his assistance.
Wells was shot through the heart ana
instantly killed. Jumping over his
body Durham pursued the older man
He caught him at a nearby cabin and
ended his misery. Robert HssssF i!ai5i.
/ who sheltered McGlincy was also
Durham escaped, despite sssAN z
Eefforts to capture him. d. r. sssss.5
4 There is a difference OF Nj sit
among those who have seen.Chu
garding his resemblance of Hu,.3t .t5-
i the California murderer. At first glance
there is a strong likeness between
! Church and the photograph of Durham
! IN the possession of the police This;
was first noticed by the detectives
whose curiosity had been aroused by the
air Of mystery that seemed to hang over
the prisoner. Church was shown the
| picture in the possession Of the police
and at first glance said: Why that
| looks like Texas Jack = When close
~ questioned more about Texas Jack
he was unable to give much more about
| .llHl Dut SIMPLY SalG that he was known
as q circus hand.
Chief of Police Kelly is Of the opinion
that the prisoner is not Durham. Is.
photograph OF Church will be for
warded, with description to San Jose.
Church is about 35 years OF age, is five
feet ten inches in height and weighs
about 155 pounds. He has a dark com
| plexion, dark hair tinged with grey.
dark moustache, dark eyes, prominent
| straight nose, rather thin face ana
slightly pointed chin. Three of the up
Per set Of teeth have gold crowns
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Sayet. from Lyncle rs.
(By Telegraph.)

4 ATLANTA. GA, Dec pa special
to the Constitution from Raleigh, N. c..
says:
Tonight Thomas Smith colored, was
brought here and jailed to save him
from lynching. He lives near Smith
field. Today three white boys passing
his house, threw in some fire crackers.
Smith ran out and with a pocket knife
cut the throat Of one boy named Cav
thorne. The boy fell dead. Smith then
cut the throat of another but missed the
jusular vein. Bloodhounds from Colds
boro trailcd Smith to smith:feld, where
he was jailed. Had he remained there
a few hours longer he would surely have
been lynched.''
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
READING THE TREATY.
Cabinet Listens to the More I'm. ortnnt
Parts OF the document.
lI3V rE.iGe, nj, \


(By Tyicgraph)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The cabi-
net at its meeting today listened to the
reading of the more important parts of
the Paris treaty, and then gave atten-
ton to affairs in Cuba. Secretary Gage
talked at some length of the financial
situation ana outlined plan looking to
the fixing on paramcnunt basis OF the
values of current money. 1t is learned
that q program more or less elaborate
has been prepared for the celebration
attending the raising of the United
States flag on the Island of Cuba on
January LIST. The President and the
members Of the cabinet are agreed that
this celebration should not be Of an os-
tentatious character. but simple ana
dignilied, and the Secretary of War has
sent a cablegram Of inquiry on this
point. 1t is recognized that great care
should be exercised to prevent giving
unnecessary offence to any ona, ard
titus avoid possible disturbances.
SPECULATION RIFE.
The presence of Senator Davis, one of
The members of the peace commission
at the capitol today was the cause of
more CT less peace treaty speculation
among Senators. 1t is tie intention of
Senator Davis to ask the committee on
foreign relations to take UP the treaty
as soon as received from the President
While it is expected that the document
will undergo careful scrutiny in COM
mittee, it is the general opinion that
this Will be done with 4 much expedi-
ton as possible There will be an eff
fort en- the part of the friends of the
treaty to have it reported without any
amendments whatever and they assert
that the committee as q whole is favor
able to ratification without altera tons
The present plan of those Senators OPP
posed to straight ratification is TO urge
the insertion OF an amendment pro-
viding in specific terms that the United
States shall not acquire sovereignty
over the Philippine Islands under any
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Dewey the Senior omccr.
GRx Telapranal

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Admiral
Dewey is now the senior officer of the
American navy, having reached that
position without congressional action
through the retirement Sunday last OF
Admiral Bunce. He will continue TO
hold that distinction until the 26th of
December next, when he will go upon
the retired list unless Congress ex-
eepts him from the operation of the law
and after making him admiral of the
nayy, provides that he may hold that
office in active service without age linn
itatiOn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Il van VIII Speak.
GRY Telaeranhl

CINCINNATI, o., Dec. #27.-colonel
William Jennings Bryan will be present
here at the Jackson day banquet Of the
Duckwcrth Club. The date of the ban
quet has been changed to Friday, Jan
uary G, to meet his convenience AS
January s falls on Sunday next year it
was as easy for the Duckworth Club to
hold it's banquet on Friday as on Satur-
cay or Monday night. The speech Of
Mr.. Bryan is expected to be his opening
Of the campaign against expansion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Chester to be Dry Doclscd.
(By Telegraph.)

y SAVANNAH GA, Dec. 27.-The
transport Chester will have to be dry
locked for repairs. One-third of her
propeller is gone. The accident occur
red when the ship was twenty five
miles out from Havana. She proceed
ed here under half speed. The quarter
master has asked the War Department
whether he shall send the ship to Port
Royal dry dock or put the Third Ne
braslla Regiment on her and have her
locked at Havana when she returns
there
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS

partols when making arrests for mis-
demearors, to turn the offenders over
to the ordinary civil authorities.
The whole population is in q state of
unrest-the Spanish residents fearful,
the Cubans eager TO do something to
show they have gained their freedom
Bands OF Cubans freely enter the resi-
dences of Spaniards call upon them to
hoist American flags and to shout Viva
Cuba Libre" and terrify them with
their machetes.
A dozen such cases were reported to
the American authorities today. In
all such instances the guards We're
promptly sent to the houses invaded,
but the Cubans were invariably gone
before the partol arrived, nor was there
any such thing as catching the offend
ers
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Accident at "a Funeral.

10y I.!eSfaph.J
NEGAUtfEE, MICH, Dec 27.-At
the funeral of Mrs. William Martin to-
day team which drew a hack carry.
Ing mourne:s ran away William Ke-
vern, a pail-bearer, who was walking
beside the .searse was run over and
almost instantly killed. Frank Sheron,
g Hyeryman, who was driving the
hearse, was thrown from it and injur-
ed, though net seriously.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
THE ORDER IGNORED.


No attention whatever is paid to the
order against the discharging of fire
crackers, and pistols arc fired in the
streets ell the more continuously
Three persons have been killed and
twenty-nine wounded. among the latter
three women and three children The
shooting has been for the most part
indjScrinlirate
- General Ludlow was standing on
the balcony Of the Hotel Inglaterra at
dusk today watching the scene in the
plaza, man waved a Cuban flag.
Another cried cut Gan insult, an insult"
whereas the man who was waving the
flag fired upon the objector.
A Spanish company that was retiring
from Fort Principe was deliberately
fired on from a private resident Lieu
tenant Blount. an American officer.
who was cscorting the Spaniards, broke
to adjoining roofs
While Brigadier General Clous and
Captain Hart were returning from the
palace today after an interview with
Captain General Castellanos, they met
mob of Cuoans carrying flags and
shouting. A minute or two later the
crowd would have encountered a de-
tachment of Spanish troops. The sit
uat!on called for prompt action and
Captain Hart leaped from the carriage,
faced the mob and ordered everybody
to go Immediately home.
Major General Brooke has this even
ing formally taken command of the
United States forces in Cuba and has
issued the necessary orders.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Consult with Bryan.
CIV TELEGRAPH.

Wy pI1I
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-The Democratic
Congressman from Illinois, several
prominent State and local Democratic
leaders and Colonel w. J. Bryan held
a protracted meeting here today. Col
onel Bryan left tonight for Lincoln,
Neb.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
Bolivian Affairs Serious.
(By Telegraph.)

------v75y Z p!T.J ~ $40
+ LIMA, PERU, Dec. 27.-Via Calves
ton, Tex.-Advices from Bolivia say
that the aspect OF affairs there is Sc
rious Young men belonging to the
best society are Joining either side; the
banks have lost nearly all their clerks
and civil war is inevitable.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09
FROM STONEGA.
Correspondence Of The Big stone Gap rosr.

Correspondence Of The Big stone Gap rosr.
Bv way Of introduction TO the series OF
Pen sketches of notable people ~ TINS
now far.iamed village, the result OF
prize contest which took place during Tue
two performances of the Russell 'ahhy
Company, of Chicago, in the ODD feiio"s
Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
Nav 3lst and June LIST will sutfce rms
week as the opening chapter. A PRIZE
was offered for the most popular young
man, the LATEST man, and the handsomest
Young girl-on the first highland after
! a spirited contest by vote Cbas. Duffy was
awarded the prize as being the most pop
ular Young man in St0nega-and The
ladies all say he is. Miss Carrie Jeter
was given the second prize, for the hand
soonest little girl, and when the vote Tor
the LATEST man was announced squire
Strong was found to he the titled winner,
and being too lazy TO come forward to re-
ceive his prize award, box OF early
rsers TO hurry him to work in the morn
ing, was sent to him by a messenger boy.
On the second evening the prizes were
for the handsomest young lady, the home
liest young man, and the best looking
young man. After lively and exciting
contest the successful candidates were
found to be Miss Alice Hartman, the most
beautiful young lady within the suburbs;
Mr.. Allen Rogers the best looking Young
man in the United States, and Mr. k. Is.
AIsover the homeiest yOang man in
Virginia, and at this writing the honors
voted are all being borne with remarka-
modesty and fortlude.
We have welcomed to our town since |
your last issue the family of Herbert Raj
ston, our yard foreman, consisting of his |
wife and two childreH-bOy and girl.
They go to housekeeping this week, and
Judging from their agreeable manners the
Town will be further popularized.
The first of series of open air Gospel
meetings was helG in the upper part of
he town on Sabbath evening May 18th
md the interest manifested warrants the
protector, Rev. 7. ROseco, in holding
,ther meetings of the same nature during
he summer months.
Evangelist r. T. Potter, Of the Disciple
hurch on Monday evening. He expects
o be assisted by brother evangelist, j
V. West, of TazewelI College, during the
eek, and will conduct prOtractcd meet
lg.
The members and friends of the NJ. +.
difference, who met in Big Stone Gap Il
Ist week, to the number OF between 60 I
nd 10, came to Stonega Saturday after o
Don to see the works and improvements {
las has taken place in the last two a
ears, and the verdict they rendered was }
lat the half has rot been told.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09
WISE DEPARTMENT.
CuAs. T. KtLcoRE, Editor.
Local and Otherwise.

Mrs Miller and son, Rush Kilgore
went to Coeburn Tuesday.
j. Tebbs, of Crockford, vas in tn,
city this week.
Mrs. r. p. Bruce attended the Con
ference at Big Stone Gap Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Kilgorc alc
visiting relatives at Big stone Gap
and Clnchport this week
f. L. Abingdon. Of Coeburn, spent
a few days at Wise last week.
D. G. Kelly, of Clintwood, wa, in
town Tuesday.
Misses Flanary and Redwood re.
TUNED from NJ. w. College last week.
S. H Bond, of Gate City, wa,
visitor in the city Sunday.
The Judge came over to have a
speclaI term OF coult(ng.)
Judge Miller is holding Circuit
Court at Jonesyille this week.
Little Noryin KiIgore, who was
very sick with fever last week. i, well
again. DIR. Ash attended him.
Miss Alice Sheppc, who has had
charge Of the GIadeyilie College ilu>- /
ic department during the last session, /
left for her home in Rockingham f.
County last week. She will return
again the first OF August.
Judge Skeen set aside the verdict
N the Wright Case and granted
new trial. Wright was tried last
court for the murder Of Boiling and
he jury gave him ten years in the
'enitentiary.
We have just learned Of the death
# j. Tyler Ramey, which occurred at
jlintwood Monday night Mr..
Samey was Deputy Treasurer Of
Dickinson County.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09
FROM SERGENT.
Correspondence Of The Big Stone Gap Posr.

Correspondence Of The Big Stone Gap Posr.
SERGrNr, KY, June G.-The goose hangs
high out in these diggins.
Corn crops look we'll despite the heavy
washing rains.
Prospects are Aattering for a large
blackberry crop.
W. B. Webb is contemplating a trip to
the &. A. r. Encampment at Cincinnati.
Sheriff Sergent was here the first Of the
week on professional business.
Master W. r. Webb has been on the
sick list several days.
Ben p. Webb killed large "bloring
viper Yesterday.
Uncle Wiley was guest of Jour pencil
pusber today.
Married at the brides home Wednesday
evening, Mr.. Wiley W. Craft to Miss
Mamie Polly, magistrate Webb officiating.
All joys of earth and heaven please pro-
coed.
Uncle Sam Caudill and Louis Adkin.
preached on Colly Sunday to large
crowd.
The funeral of Ritter Adams will be
preached here in August. A large crowd
will attend the funeral.
Born to the wife of eI postmaster, John
Webb, a big bouncing girl.
E1-Judge Baker passed here Yesterday |
en- route to his home at Baker
We take it for granted that the inhab-
itants of just arcoss the line in Virginia
are suffering from corn panic, from the
corn buyers we see here most every day.
Miss Matte Maggard has been on the
sick list several days. We hope for her
recovery.
George Combs is able to lie out again
after suffering several months with cut
DOT.
Your scribe has a tip from reliable
source that another wedding will lie
oIemnized before many days. Let others
olow.
The rain Sunday wet some of the girls.
his proved that they were neither sugar
or salt as predicted some time ago.
Well, well, will wonders never cease. {
We wonder why Burt and Polly don't quit
swapping sack cloths" behind the
itchen and marry like Wiley and Nan. q
md why Franklin BIanton don't loan
ohm Webb three feet of his nose for
ard stick, and why Doc. Adams didn't 20 .
18th Lydia Sunday, and why the oxen :
elbow on seeing Joe Crafts feet, and last, !
ut not least, why don't people tend to
Ielr own business aud let other peoples
fairs alone. BrRpINE. il
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09

the State Militia and informing him that
the Governor would act on the applica ion
rs soon ms the War Department informs
the State authorities what troops will he
needed, as two of the Virginia regiments
have gone TO Tampa, and one to Camp
Alger near Washington. 1t 10 almost
certain they won't get any more recruits,
consequently it looks very much as if our
BOYS will get show.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09
FROM LIPPS.
Correspondence Of The Big stone Gap POsr.

Correspondence Of The Big Stone Gap Posr.
LIrrs, Va, June Eve are having
pleasant weather for farming.
Ed VIM. Robnett returned from trip
to Lee county, Va, yesterday.
Flora Gardner child of F. =. Gardner
died Sunday.
C. d. Wax and wife visitsd relatives at
Norton Monday.
Robt McLemore, of Wise, was here
Monday having dental work done.
John K. Gardner, of Wise, visited home
folks Sunday.
Mrs. J. VI. Hill and children returned
from a visit to relatives in Scott county
last week.
George Vampires death is expected at
any time.
Mrs. VIM. Wampler went to Scott
last week on visit to homefolks.
J. NJ. Hill went to Lee county on pro-
fessiOnal business.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09
Once Tried, Always Used.

If we sell one bottle of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, we seldom fail
to sell the same person more, when Il
is again needed. Indeed, it has be.
come the family medicine of this
town, for coughs and colds, and we
recommend it because of its estab.
lished merits-Jos. L. HARMED. Prom
Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland, Md
Sold by ). w. Kelly. druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09

The athletic sports to be afforded
by the Athletic Association at this
place OH the lst 2nd and 4th of July,
will doubtless be interesting and en-
tertaining. Elaborate preparations
are being made for the occasion, and
those who attend will be duly reward
ed, and it is expected that a large
crowd of people will be here, and eS-
pecially on the 4th, when every patri-
otto American should celebrate You
will find in another column Of this
U.s. Issue program for the three days.
Tins program will perhaps be
changed some as the committee
thinks best. Let every body arrange
to come to Big Stone Gap and enjoy
three days of genuine amusement.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09

A good appetite
Is essential to good health.
Hoods Sarsaparl,a creates an
Appetite, tones and
Strengthens the stomach.
And builds up the whole system.
1t relieves that tired feeling, and by
purifying and euriching the blood, it
promptly and permanently cures all scrof-
ula eruptions. boils, humors, pimples and
sores strengthens the nerves, and gives
sweet, refreshing sleep. No other med
icine has taken such hold upon the con-
fdence Of the people as Hoods Sar'apa-
rila. and it, record of great cures is I'M
equalled by any other preparation. You
may take Hoods Sarsaparila with the
utmost confidence that it will do you good.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09
FROM TACOMA.
Correspondence ot The Zig Ston. Gap P..r.

Correspondence Of The Zig Ston, Gap P.r.
TACOMA, Va, June &C. W Renfro and
wife, of Wise, visited relatives at this place
Sunday.
W. u. McNiel, J. W Ashworth and wife
aud Miss Ollie Ashworth attended dis
trict conference at Big Stone Gap Sstur-
day and Sunday.
W. J. Ashworih aud wife have returned
from Ohio.
g. W. Bond and NJ. d. Horne are in
Kentucky buying sheep.
The voters Of Gladeville district are go
ing to have to decide as to whether or not
we will have licensed bar-rOoms. What
is going to he their verdict HON.