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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-22
LOCAL ITEMS.

Last Saturday was pay day at
Stonega.
James Gilly. of Hawkins county,
Tenn, spent few days this week in
the Gap on business.
H. L. Brown, the contractor, went
to Bristol last Thursday on business.
Alex. Anderson went to. Bristol
Tuesday on business.
L. I. Irvine spent several days
The past week at Roanoke and Lynch
burg on professional business.
W. B. kilbourn returned Monday
night from a business trip to Lynch
bury and Roanoke.
W h. Kilbourn, of Whitesburg,
NY, spent a few days this week in
the Gap.
>. II. Hill and l.. w. Hoskins, of
knoxville, were registered at the
i''ermont Saturday.
W. w. Nickels expects to move
ms family to Duffield in a short
while
a large assortment Of winter un-
aef"ear at the Ayers Mercantile and
manufacturing Co.'S store.
-, Mrs. J. y. Seaton. of Strawberry
NJ IIaIns' Tenn, is visiting her sister,
MS l. n Kelly, in the Gap.
Mrs. J. l.. Jennings left last Sat-
ulaay Tor Lynchburg, where she will
VISIT relatives for few weeks.
Hon: II. S Kane, of Gate City,
'Pea' Tuesday in the Gap,
W. Z Kilgore and son, of Wise,
W were registered at the Intermout
Monday night.
/, Mr. Finlay, of St. Louis, is visiting
Gap. N' :" ''
y a. Z. Smith, editor of the Bristol
i ,1 passed through the Gap Tues
I'y morning en- route home from
'onesville.
Mrs. l.. 0. Petit, of New York,
H., / ,'i y her parents. Gen'l and
us Il. \. Ayers, in the Gap.
The Ayers Mercantile Il Manufac- !
uIuy Cos hardware department is
SIP 'e'e and they are constantly :
VII" 'iIS, W. S. Beverley and little 0
SSa'ef returned last Thursday c
'ryden. " '' 90
I've, 'sF, Cochran Preston, of Bristol, a
~. .''I thursday night in the Gap a
hs svu,e nome from Virginia City, p
"''' lie held series Of meetings. s.
.. matthew Anderson left last Friday a
Il s Tor Lexington. KY, where he .
ollege. ''" D"'''' b
I '''S, Z. Z. Cochran returned
|, '' ' night from Charlottesville, r
~; "here she spent several weeks "
''''0g relatives. "
lHl, , II, Z. slemp, Of Lee county. )
=, /" move his family to Big Stone .,
. = N " lew days. They win occupy "
,,t 'essls property east Of the W
''asrn Methodist Church. a
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-22

Crit Neely's dwelling houss inTur
key Cove caught fire Monday about
noon and was destroyed, including
all his household goods. The fire
was caused by detected fue.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-22

+. A. GroSeclose, formerly Of this
place, but now principal of the bust.
ness department Of S. p. Lees Col.
iegla'e Institute, of jackson, Ky. was
l q the Gap last Friday and left on
saturday morning for Tazewell
county where he will spend a week
visiting relatives. Mr. Groseclose is
well known in this place, where he
mas many friends, all of whom will be
S,ad to learn that he is succeeding SO
admirably in his chosen profession.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-22

ne victory rests with America
u VI, Medicine, Hoods sarsapa-
i.,,a, when it enters the battle against
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-22

On and after the 4th day Of An
gust 1896. j will run 2 hack between
Wise G.. II. and Ramsay, twice each
day, meeting all trains. Fare 20
cents. The patronage of the public
is solicited. Respectfully,
q. w. RENFRo
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-22
The Big Stone Gap Post.
THURSDAY. SEPT. %, 1898.
Clubbing Offer.

The Big Stone Gap Post is clubbing
with the following papers At the following
faies
The Post and Thrice-a- New
York World............... ..$I.5O
The Post and The Twice-a-week
Louisville Courier-J ournal 81. 25
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xxyANTED--sEyERkL TRUSTWORTHY PERSONS
s,,l msaYhy COUNTLESS II Is mainly once work con.
dncfcd Al home salary straight 5000 year and ex-
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-22
Notice!

Sold by j. W. KELLY, Druggist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
JOHN SHERIDAN.

teen years efficient and faithful employe Of
The Tribune. died At his home. No Az East Eighty
nnth-st. Monday. after illness lasting six
days His deat due TO pleuro- pneumonia. Mr.
Sheridan intimately acquainted with many
employees in the press-room of this paper hy whom
he was held In esteem He was born about NIFTY
two years ago, and a widower. his wife having
died several years ago In 1862 he entered the en-
poy OF Tie Tribune a press feeder. and in that
capacity he remained with the paper until 1875
when he became q member OF the police force. For
long time he did detective duty under the late
Captain William Meakim while the captain was In
charge Of the Muberry-st precinct. and made
excellent record. At the time OF his death he
was attached 10 the Madison-st. station. and was
detailed AT tho Gouverneur Hospital Mr.. sheridan
"A member Of San Salvador Council No ia.
Knights Of Columbus He leaves three grown
children.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at ~
o'clock at ST. Monicas Church. Seventy ninth-st.
and First-avP.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
A WISE MAN N CHTCOPEE.

Opportunity has come to test 10 certain extent
tho market value OF the gold bonds issued by The
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New-York
These bonds issued to meet claims arising
unon what are known as the Five Per Cent Gold
Rond" policies The bonde OF the denomination Of
q o,o have twenty years 10 run. with five per cent
,r,ere., pavable upon the presentation OF the cou
mons In June and July Of each year or course II
Is exnected that many benefciaries will desire 10
realize upon Of the bonds, ana then VIII come
the test OF their value above par As an invest
nent they pay larger rate Of interest than Gov
rr,ent bonds: their value IL not a fuctuating one
dependent upon politics. war. or the condition OF
trade and their security Is assured under the
stringent laws Of this State
Very few OF these bonds have been Issued, for
tho reason that there have been but few losses
under this form Of policy. one OF the first claims
CANA from Chcopee Mass. and the General Agent
~ The Mutual Life I'm that district sent the fol
loving relating to this particular Issue ~ the
bonds
Chicopee. Mass August "a. 1875.
Mr. Geo II Sutton. General Agent
Dear sir-In acknowledging receipt OF the ten
., noo = nor cent gold bonds Of The Mutual Life
insurance Company Of NeW-York handed to me
this day I am willing 10 express my appreciation
of this excellent form ~ property. which relieves
MN ~ tho inconvenience OF looking up and secur-
ing a safe and profitable investment. Regarding
your mention OF a possible customer for the bonds
7 ao M, think an offer Of 100 would tempt me 10
sell one In fact do not care 10 part with them
=, any pr,ce Thanking you for your personal in
,erest IN the matter. Yours sincerely. ---
The holder Of these bonds would not be tempted
nv an offer of 1907 for them This speaks well Tor
the opinion he has OF the security offered by inc
Mutual Life and likewise Of his appreciation OF
~. honds as an investment. OF course he would
no, accent the offer on September IL the L. b
Government 49, redeemahle in 1925. sold al III as
.ur,ne the purchaser 40 per cent interest annu-
ally for the term. On this basis The Mutual Lie
Avs per cent bond IL worth exactly BLD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
RECORD BREAKING RAILROAD TRAVEL.
Mr. DEPEw's SPECIAL TRAIN MAKES THE TRIP
FROM CHICAGO TO NETWORK IN
NINETEEN HOURS.

To attend a banquet in Chicago one night and
..av untu the lights are put out and then go to the
theatre in New-York the following evening is some
thing out OF the ordinary rum but that If just "hat
some Vanderbilt system officials have done ASIDE
from this little departure from the routine THESE
same railroad officials have been doing some re-
rnarkable travelling within the last five days Last
Tbursdav a special train composed OF four
cars and an engine started from the Grand Central
Station at $40 o'clock In the morning. Inc cars
were those OF Chauncey NJ Depew, s X. cana
way pre.Ident Of the New-York Central; Presi-
dent Newman OF the Lake SHORE ana MARVIN
Uuph,tt nrasldcnt Of the Chicago and Northwest
arn Twenty four hours later this train crossed the
Mississippi River. That was a feat In Itself as the
running time Of the Centrals fastest limited train
TO Chicago IL Just twenty-four hours. After Visit
10 the Omaha Exposition the party returned TO chi
cago and there Mr.. Dspew made two speeches..
After the dinner Of the Hamilton Club In Chicago
on Tuesday night the return trip was made. Mr.
Denew and Mr. Galway boarded their cars at
1890 o'clock Chicago time) or 1@ O'Clock IN the
morning New-York time. and the word was given
10 the engineer At $50 o'clock last night the train
rolled into the Grand Central Station I'VE hours
short Of the twenty four hour run. On the return
trim were Chauncey NJ. Dapew, Samuel r.: Gala
Wv q Creighton Webb and two Of Mr.; Depew's
friends The hsrd fas ss, ' evenI Mes ''
Mr Depew summed UP the matter by saying
Ave e davs have travelled three, thousand miles
made five speeches on as many dinerent ssuo)ect,s
70 an aggregate number Of twenty thousand people
from half the continent. The frst speech was al
Omaha on New-York Day and that days attend
once far exceeded any Of the other State days
and the audience that gathered In the AuditoriuH
IN boar mo speak numbered I'VE thousand ana
was most cordially received The fair has been bene-
fetal in making the East and the west better
Acquainted end removing sectional preludice. IL Is
the first fair that has paid II cost Ny@!o ~
This amount 800 go was contributed and the re-
naming 10000 will be paid up. as already s2"""
OF the amount has been cleared.
when | went through Nebraska three years
AGO the conditions IN that section were deporable
The farmers have been prosperous OF late. paying
off mortgages and have been able to hold back
grain for better prices This insures q heavy tom
mage for the railroads for the late fall and winter
and good business for the country. Out there the
silver sentiment 10 not dead stress OF hard
times would bring It 10 the front. but the rernu;
n,rariye markets steady employment and good
wages are giving II staggering blows. The pros
poets for Republican vC,9ry al honF ,re e Nh IN
Colonel Roosevelts candidacy out there as az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12

the great chorus Of patriotism which has been
heard from one end Of the country to the other.
ITO the Executives call for volunteers no
prompter response was received than came from
the patriotic people Of the South and the west.
and none were more patriotic than the people oi
Iowa And when the orders were given 10 al
vance into foreign territory every soldier was
disappointed whose regiment was not included
In the orders to march All were anxious TO ne
with that portion Of the Army which was irst 10
meet the enemy. Our gratitude Is boundless I'D
these brave men. and the Nation VIII hold them
In perpetual memory.
In paying tribute to the patriotism and valor
OF the men engaged in the war we must NOT
fail to give deserved praise to the nobility OF
the women. AS in the War Tor innepehuehce
and for the Union they never hesitated nor mur-
INJURED freely offering their best beloved on the
altar OF their country Husbands and sons went
from every walk Of life even at personal
sacrifices In the struggle for support, ana weIe
net held back. but encouraged 10 respond I" 'he
sacred call of duty. Alert. generous ana pTac-
tical in providing relief work, ministefing where
disease and death were most frequen u, VA
camps and the front tenderly resigned ana
sublime in their submission ana fa1th Wne,
death claimed the dearest ~ their householn'
the women Of the United states IN all TIE Ma
tions trials through which we have passed nave
placed the Government and the people under u
debt OF gratitude that they can never repay,
They have added new glory to the rare anu
exquisite qualities Of American womanhoou
Short stops were made a. Belle PAIN rama
Marshalltown and Ames, and az each pom. tne
President said few words 10 the people ia ,
is in the home county Of Secretary wilson VINO
introduced the President to his neighbors. va
diets from the State Agricultural College were NJ
the station at Ames and repeated their collese
yell time and again for the beneht ~ the ftes'-
dent.
Chicago. Oct. 1.-THE special r and q. train
for the Omaha EXPOSITION arrived to-day ir""
Washington bearing General Miles and num-
Der Of representatives Of the Army and Navy
DIR w T Harris United States Commissioners or
Education. and other high Government oin'iHis'
together with the members Of the Dipiomatic
Corps. The train did not come to the crsho
Central station hut instead was transferred AT
Union Park 10 the Chicago and Northwestern
road and proceeded direct to Omaha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12

Manley C. Green born in Sardinia. y. r..
October g. 1s43 He received his early education In
a country school and In Buffalo After that he en-
tered Williams College His father. Obediah j.
Green was Clerk OF Erie County In 1889. at which
time the son came to Buffalo. His father was one
Of the first Police Commissioners Of Buffalo, and
was instrumental in securing the passage Of the
Niagara Frontier Police bill M Green began the
study OF law I'm the office OF Bowen Rogers. which
firm was then composed OF Lenns Bowen and
Sherman 5. Rogers. There he remained Ave years
Then he opened an office for himself. and later
formed partnership with Goodwin Brown who
continued In the Arm until his appointment
pardon clerk by Grover Cleveland. In the fan OF
1886 Mr.. Green formed partnership with William
l.. Marcy. On the eve Of the founda ton Of this
partnership he defeated the Republican
nomination for Dstrict-Attorney by George T
ouinby In the fall Of 1891 Mr.. Green became can
didnte for Justice NJ tho Supreme Court. and was
elected In 1894. when the Appellate Division was
organized under the State Constitution, Jus
tfoe Green was assigned TO IT,
While a Williams College Justice Green met Miss
Jane Lincoln. whom he married at the close OF his
college career. The two children who resulted from
this union survive him. They Lincoln about
eighteen years old and Mrs AMY of Cleveland
ave. Mrs Green died in the fall ~ 1889. and about
one wear later the Justice married daughter 81
the Rev. Mr. Ingersol Of this city. She and one
child. Maney, who Is about Ave years Old survive
i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
THE PRESIDENT AT OMAHA.
GREAT CROWD WELCOMES HIM AND HIS
PARTY UPON THEIR ARRIVAL
ESCORTED BY KNIGHTS OF AK sAR Rem AND
TWO EQUESTRIAN CLUBS WIT


TWO EQUESTRIAN CLUBS TO WIT
NESS PARADE
Omaha. Oct. l1.-President Mckinley and the
other members OF the Presidents party from
Washington were greeted on their arrival In
Omaha by the largest crowd that has ever lined
the streets OF the city. The welcome that was
accorded 70 the head OF the National Govern
ment was enthusiastic in the extreme.
At the station to welcome the distinguished
guests were King Ak Sar Ben " in person, and
the Board Of Governors of the King, knights of
AK Sar Ben, and also the Equestrian Club of
South Omaha The festival of Ak Sar Ben was
held last week. and the newly crowned King had
ordered that his knights exert themselves to do
honor to the beloved ruler Of the Nation
The members of the Reception Committee
composed Of prominent Omaha citizens and
their wives. were also at the station. Each
member and his wife had one particular guest
to escort to the proper place in the line Of car
rages in waiting. and they performed the task
allotted to them without delay AS soon az
all were seated the procession started. under
escort Of the two equestrian clubs for the City
Hall.
Along the whole line the crowds on each side
OF the street and in every window kept up a
continual round of applause. The buildings
were profusey decorated with red. white and
blue. and with the Ak Sar Ben coors. red. yell
low and green and many pictures Of the Pres
ident were shown in the windows Of stores and
Offices
At the City Hall the visitors were assigned
to seats on the temporary platform. from which
they reviewed a magnificent parade of forty
floats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
MAJOR WEBB no BE PROMOTED.

HIS GALLANTRY AT SANTIAGO RECOGNIZED BY
HIS COMMANDERS.
Washington. Oct II (SpecaD.-General Shafter
has sent an official report TO the War Department
recommending that substantial recognition be made
of the conspicuous services rendered at the siege
Of Santiago by Major G.. Creighton Webb. OF New
York General Skaters letter is as follows:
Headquarters Fifth Army Corps. Camp Wikon
Long Island September 20, lsSs
Adjutant- General United States Army Washing
Sir: 7 desire to invite attention to the excellent
general United States Volunteers. throughout the
Santiago campaign Appointed from civil life he
nuicklv acquainted himself with the duties or MS
position and performed them most efncientIy re-
naming continuously with his division until broken
no wish especially 70 mention very Important
ard dangerous reconnaissance made by this offlcer
Of The country west of Santiago Bay 10 'abanas
and recommend ne he given for II the brevet OF
colonel already recommended by his division com
''''''e' WILLIAM r. sHAFTER.
Major General United States Volunteers.
General Skaters reference 10 the recommended
ton of the division commander relates 10 Major
Wehh'e bravery at the battle Of FL Caney TO which
attention was called In the official report OF big
odier-C;eneral Iawton comman ding the Second
Division written on the PATTERNED OF odhuako
under date OF July 3. as follows;
desire also 10 commend TO favorable co7sidera-
,ion Major G Creighton Webb. inspector general on
nv staf for persstently riding his morse along ne
srinr line Of the First brigade In search or me
bripade commander TO deliver important inStruc-
t,nns v,ben men Of his escort demurred at going
with him. and recommend that he receive the
brevet OF lieutena Mt colonel OF volunteers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
TROOPS TO BE READY FOR INDI1NS
GENERAL BACON ORDERS TWO REGIMENTS
TO PREPARE FOR IMMEDIATE SER
VICE-IND1ANS NOT PLEASED
WITH HIS ULTIMATTM.

Chicago Oct 11.-Orders have been received
at division headquarters here from General
Bacon. In command Of the Department Of the
Lakes and the Dakotas. 10 have the 4th In
fantry. at Fort Sheridan and the 18th In
fantry at Columbus Barracks. Ohio. held In
readiness for immediate service AT the scene
OF the Indian trouble in Minnesota.
The united strength Of the two commands IS
about 100 men. In the opinion of Colone
Barr. Acting Commander of the Department Of
the Lakes II they are ordered to the frontier
1t will be because large body Of soldiers Is
needed to round up the belligerent Indians scat
tered throughout the Leech Lake territory win
as little bloodshed as possible
Minnea polls Oct 11.-Ceneral Bacon TO-DAY
telegraphed to Colonel Sturgis. Assistant Ad-
tutant General in charge OF the Department or
Dakota to send all the remaining able bodied
soldiers Of the Sd Regiment left at Fort Snei-
ling. There only about twenty-nv aValI-
able men. and these will be sent 10 Walker TO-
morrow morning
A dispatch to THE Journal" from Walker,
Mimi. says the conference that was expected
to take place to-day between the Piager Ind
ians and Indian Commissioner Jones. VINO ar
rived from Washington last night. will not be
held. After the council yesterday II was Ne
cided not to send runners with General Bacon ;
ultimatum until the messengers sent by Father
Aloysius return TO the agency. They are ex-
pected to-day, but the high sea rolling on the
lake may prevent travel. Chief Falmouth with
drew to his camp north OF the agency after the
council. and the other chiefs went TO their
homes. -,
1t is said that the Indians are displeased with
that part OF General Bacon's ultimstum IN
which he theatens 20 chastise them unless they
come in and submit They think II is too war
like That will make difference however.
The terms offered are the best that VIII be made.
and unless the Pillagers accept them vigorous
efforts will be made to bring them to terms by
force of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
THE FOOD SHOW.

The throngs at the Food Show at Madison Square
Garden yesterday were as large az any previous
dav since the exhibition of groceries opened
The fine display Of groceries Is only Of the
drawing features To every handsome
souvenir is given al the door. and the booths
there are heaps OF samples for visitors to carry
away with them. At some OF the stands there
many willing demonstrators to show how certain
edbles are prepared for the table. These demon
STATIONS in cooking exceedingly popular The
model bakeshop is curiosity There the visitors
are entertained without any charge. Mrs Gmcke's
lecture on cooking In the concert hall every after
noon are valuable to everybody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
SITUATION SEEMS TO LOOK BRIGHTER.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE following telegram
from Indian Inspector Tinker. dated at Walker.
Mimi. last night. received here to-day by
the Acting Secretary Of the Interior:
Had council to-day Chief Falmouth Chief
Gaygway- Geway- Benung Of the Bear Island
band and a large number Of Indians attended.
Both make friendly speeches and say they want
no further 'rouble. Said that their wish was
that the Indians wanted at court should sur
render. Both said runners had been sent to the
hostile camp 10 try 10 induce the Indians
wanted TO come in. surrender and go TO court.
After the runners return we are to hold another
council. At that time hope to know Just
what the hostiles will do. General Bacon at
tended the council and told the Indians that II
the hostiles did not surrender the Army would
fight them until they were caught end punished
The Interior Department received the follow
Ing telegram late this afternoon:
Walker, MINI. October H.
To the Secretary Of the Interior.
Runners from the hostile camp came TO the
agency last night and report that the hostiles
are willing to council at Sugar Point deega-
ton under the direction Of Father Aloysius
starts for that point by steamer this afternoon
Situation seems 10 look brighter
TINKER. Inspector.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12


of the oldest residents OF this city died at his home
in Huntngton-st.. last night.
benjamin Stark was born In New-Orleans June
g. 1870 He was graduated at the union schooi IN
New London Conn. In 1875. after which he entered
a counting house In this city and became mer-
chant In 1915 no removed TO Oregon and engaged
in the trade with the Sandwich Islands. Five years
later ne studied law and was admitted TO tho mar.
beginning his practice in Portland OF which city ne
was one OF the founders He was member IN 1898
of the Territorial House OF Represen tatves. and In
! $50 of the State House OF Representatives. Wnen
United States Senator Edward D. Baker was Killed
In the battle of Balls Bluff Mr.. Stark was appoint
ed as Democrat to succeed him. HIS service IN
the Senate lasted from February q 10 December J.
1867 He was n delegate from Oregon TO the Demo
cratic National Convention held In chicago IN ig,i
and one from Connecticut TO the convention OF lsos
in this city. For many years he was member OF
the New-fondon Board of EDUCATION He was
director OF tho New-LondOn Northern Kallroad
Company He had been deputy In many triennlal
conventions Of the Protestant Episcopal Church.