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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
THE WOMAN's BIBLE.
Barred from the Library of the
Ralston Club, Of Topeka, Kan.
Committee, After Dee Consideration,
Decides That the Book Ia Not
worthy n Place Among the
Clubs Rocks.

The Ralston club, of Topeka. Kan.
+, composed entirely of women and en-
| gagged principally In disseminating
literary culture by means of circulat-
Ing library, has decided that IL will no
longer give space on It's book shelves
to the Woman's Bible. This famous
work, which is. in fact, q running COM
mentary upon and interpretntio of
the scriptures, prepared by famous
women OF two continents TO correct
what they deem false and unjust teach
ings contained In the Old Testament
especially. was presented 10 the Raj
ston club by DIR. Eva Harding. No OBJ
lection to the book was raised at the
time. and It Is likely none ever would
have been raised but for a wsggish
local editor, who. by steadily nagging
at the club, succeeded in getting an
expression which puts the ban upon
the book.
The resolutions adopted by the club
In expellIng the book set forth the fol-
lowing:
1.-THE copy of the woman's Bible will be
returned to the book committee OF the
Ralstos clfb by special request In all
other Instances the library committee has
exercised its privilege OF setting aside any
book thought to be unsuited 10 It's pur-
pose without question on tho part Of indi-
vidual donors and II must continue TO
exercise this right In the future. There
Is no disagreement in the library commit
tee. nor has there been any at any time,
neither is theraany Ill feeling between the
committee and the Ralston club"
DR.. Eva Harding, who gave the Wom-
ans Bible to the club, said to the cor
respondent OF .he Chicago Times
Herald:
Now, II the women of the general 1T |
erary committee have not sufficient back |
bone or moral courage to decide upon the |
books to be retained or rejected without |
stirring up whole community and bring
ing into unpleasant notice persons and
clubs. | would suggest that the committee
be discharged and one be appointed with
the requisite amount Of stamina to do the
work in order.
THE Woman's Bible was one of the first
books contributed. One OF the committee
expressed herself as well pleased that the
book was TO be in the library. saying:
Many would be glad 10 read IT.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
WOULD DIE LIKE PETRONIUS
man I'm the DoOk of "Quo Vndis"
with Variations.

The death scene of Petronius II
Quo Vadis," with slight variations
was enacted by Rev. A. G. 2. Dodge
Of Frederick, Ca, as he passed away
Mr. Dodge was a member of the
wealthy New York family of that
name, and turning from business 20
years ago, entered the Episcopal min
istry.
While on trip through India Is
years. ago his wife died, leaving him
$25O,OOO, with the stipulation that he
was to have her body preserved until
his own death, when they should be
buried together. Bringing the body
back TO FREDERICK, second wife
helped the preacher to watch over the
remains of the dead one. The other
night he was taken III and the doctor
announced that death was inevitable.
will | live Is minutes?' asked the
dying man.
yes, half an hour" was the re-
Spouse.
Then bring out the wine and the
glasses and we will drink q toast"
said he.
The glasses were filled, the dying
man made one supreme struggle as
he arose from his bed and, holding his
glass aloft, he said:
let us drink TO long life and pros
perity for all present that the Lord
may bless them"
The glasses were drained, the dying
man sank back on his pillow, and
moment later he was dead. His re-
mains were buried in plain pine cof- |
in by that of his first wife.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
Deep-sea Thermometsrs.

Thermometers made for taking the
temperature in moderately deep waters
have the tube incased in a copper evil.
indcr toproteetit from inquisitiye fishes
and from contact with rocks; there Is a
ring ut the bottom TO which sufficient
weights may be attached to sink ~
readily. The cylinder has long, mar.
row door in front of the scale. which
may be opened for the reading: and
THIS door closes with joints so TIGHT
that the cylinder brings up the winter
from the bottom with its temperature
practically unchanged by the waters
through which 1t passes.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
HOW THEY VIEW AMERICA.
many Regarding Ends and Aims
of This Country.

First Assistant Postmaster Heath
who has just returned from Europe
talked rather freely. He said: eng
land seems to regard the United States
as country reaching out not only for
territory but for power through ALI
ances with other nations with view
10 enlarglng our commerce. They re-
gard us as enterprising, grasping al
most, and the most progressive coun-
try on earth. We have made a great
reputation throughout all Europe by
the war by showing that we not only
can but will fight, and how speedily
we can put ourselves on a war footing.
Europe now expects the United States
10 have first-class navy and large
standing army. That is accepted
abroad as our future plan. Europe
also expects that we will hold all the
countries we have acquired.
Prominent Englishmen believe we
ought to build the Nicaragua canal,
and would like to enter into partner
skip with this government in this en-
terprise. All Europe expects us to
hold the Philippines except Germany.
The Germans favor joint protecto-
rate, though they are willing that we
should boss the job. and they will be
disappointed If we shall not do 1t.
They seem thoroughly convinced that
our war for the Cubans was only a
cover TO our designs to acquire terri |
tory, and they give us no credit for
good faith in our professions. There
Is an abundance Of evidence of Ger
many's jealousy of US"
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QUICK SERVICE
to the
WEST and NORTH WEST
via
NORFOLK e. WESTERN RY

The New Train leaving Bristol 2 p. NJ
daily, except Sunday, arrives in Cincin'
natl 1850 next morning, indianapolis / AZ
a. m, Terre Haute 81 p. m, ST. Louis
$50 p. m, Portsmouth Sis a. m, Chilli
cothe Gas a. m, Columbus $3.50 a. m.
Toledo 1901 noon, Detroit 4.55 p. m.
Chicago 500 p. m.
AT Chicago and st, Louis close cOnnec-
tion is made in Union Station with all
Trans Continental Lines for all points in
Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota, Washington,
Oregon, California and Alaska.
Through tickets to all points at very
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For all information, call on or address
any Agent of the Norfolk & Western Rail-
way, or
W. B. BEyILL, NJ. F. BRAaG,
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Roanoke, Va. Roanoke, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
NEW FACTORY FOR SOUTH.
northern Capitalists Are Interested
In the Glucose and Starch
business.

The glucose and starch business Is
to be introduced shortly into the new
south. Local parties of experience in
the line, backed by capitalists, are
planning 10 erect a large factory at
some point, probably Drewton, Ala.
w. j. Allen. formerly superintendent
OF the United States sugar refinery
at Waukegan, H.. an expert chemist.
Is one OF the leading men. John II.
Scott, architect of the United States
starch works, will assist in the cree
ton OF the building. Ed. Arnold. now
OF Chicago, formerly banker In the
state of Washington, and A. G. Allen
OF Buffalo. N. y, will invest In the en-
terprise. II is proposed to use the
latest processes and also TO manufac-
ture starch from the plant called cas-
sava.
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Excursion Tickets.
Internal Exposition
vic

Norfolk & Western Railway
Omaha Neb 4 Kansas City No.
Choice OF two routes
Columbus 4 Chicago or Cincinnati & st.
Louis. Tickets on sale daily limited to
Nov. LIST, 1898,
TO THE SEA SHORE.
On July 8, 10, 20 End "a and August 3.
10, II aud "a, Excursion tickets at one
fare will he sold to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, n. j., and
Ocean City, Md, good for fourteen days.
Apply to Agent Norfolk 4 Western
Railway, or
W. B. BEvILL, N. F. BRAsc,
Gen. Pass. Agt, Tray. Pass. A {.
Roanoke, Va.
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Fastest Trains Are Safest.
a railway guard says that the fast
II trains are always the safest.


Large shipments of Connecticut ties
are being made to Guatemala, Central
America. They are shipped to New
York by barge, thence to their desti.
nation by steamer, where they are be-
ing used to build an electric railroad
being put through by Boston capital.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15

The export OF lumber Of all kinds
from Canada to the United States laSt
scar was lcss than 100000, 600 feet. THE
ssme year Canada furnished 20 Amer.
cnn sawmills over aO0.0oo,ooo feet q,
logs. Ths trade 10 rapidly growing.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15

Lieut.. Yates. OF the Third Lanark
volunteers. the winner Of the queens
prize at Bisley. is 43 years old. a tee
'otaier, non-smoker, and a cork man.
ufacturer.
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Fear Brought nsck uer vo,..

In 1898 Mary Gillard, of Independ-
ence, Kan, lost her voice. A week ago
fhe was picking strawberries. A bug
crawled across her hand. She
screamed. Ever since her voice has
been as good as new.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
THE Big STONE GAP POST
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF
TRAINS.
south Atlantic a Ohio.

East bOund-No. ? passenger leaves Rig Stone Gan
daily at 0:27 a. m, arrives at Bristol ~ 30 .. M
West bound.-No. ], passenger leaves Bristol 20
p. m. daily aud arrives at Big Stone Gap is p. M
Connections.-NO connects with the l.. A n at
Double Tunnel.
Schedule in effect September 9Th. 1897. Standard
time.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
ITS WAR NEWS SERVICE

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Louisville ~ Nashville.

Central time)
No. 81, Passenger daily.-Ieaves Louisville 80 D
NJ, arrives Big Stone Gap :lOam
No. so, Passenger daiy.--Ieaves Big Stone Gan
;3S p. m, arrives at Louisville 80 a. m
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
RELIABILITY

Is quality some newspapers have lost
sight OF 10 these days of "Yeliow" Jour.
haiism. They care little for the truth and
great deal for temporary sensation.
IL IS not so with THE DIspArcu. The
success Of The DIsPArcH rests upon its
reliability. 1t prints the news-all the
newsstand tells the truth about it,.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-15
Big stone Gapand PoweIl's Val

Big Stone Gapand POweII's Valley.
STANDARD time)
r. A. Ayers, PreSt.
A. d. Eaton, Mt.
GENERAL OFFICES BIO STONE Gar, Va
transfer line for freight and passenger business
between the South Atlantic d Ohio and Louisville 4
Nashville Railroads and the furnaces OF the Big
Stone Gap Iron Co.
Ira ins leave the Intermont hotel as follows:
ForL. n. train, going east........... S:4Oa M.
west......... 80 p. IN.
." 5. a. 4 @. train, going sOuth..... 9:l0 a m.
north....... 7:30p. M.
For further information regarding freight and
passenger traffic. apply to
n. J. Ayers. Sec,
Ayers building, Bio SrosE GAP Va.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
STARVATION RIoTs IN SPAIN.
Cadiz Horror stricken at the Idea of
an Execution.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
Madrid, May S1.-Carefun watch is kept
over the movements Of the ministers by
newspaper men in the hope of cleaning
some grains of information therefrom-
The Duke de Almodoyar and Senor Au-
non caused quite futter by calling to-
gether late at night on Senor sagasta.
The two minister's were carefully staked
on leaving the premler's house, where they
had been closeted with him for half an
hour but the only information that they
gave was that their mission had been one
of mercy, they having called to secure the
good offices of the premier to obtain the
Queens pardon for a murderer who is to
be executed in Cadiz tomorrow II is
said that the pleas have been unavailing
as this is the second time the culput has
been condemned to death.
The greatest horror and distress reign
at Cadiz on account of the idea OF an eN-
ecution taking place there. The local ear-
penters refused to put up the scafold and
men have had to be brought into the town
to perform that loathed job.
Senior SagaSta has so far succeeded In
staving off any further crisis Senor Can
azo patriotically declining to make mis-
cHlet by urging ms nuancidi views III oD-
position to those of the minister of finance,
Senior Puigcerver, but there is strong
feeling that the present cabinet VIII crum-
BILE away at the first had news received.
Everything points to Senor Silvela as the
coming man though a military cabinet
may be necessary first to suppress the
elements of disorder which are sure to
break ii.
Catalonia is near starvation.
The Madrid papers continue to profess
ignorance of the actual position of Ad-
miral Cerveras squadron
So far Senor Sagasta has been unable to
keep the peace between the ministers of
public works and finance, thus bearing
out what he said in the interview already
sent some days ago. but no one consid-
ers the present cabinet has any lasting
power. The silver question Is likely to
give it further shake.
Starvation riots have again broken out
In the province of Murcia and by all ac-
counts they must soon occur on a large
scale in Catalonia; everything points to a
disturbed state of affairs at no distant date
when the only government that can keep
even the semblance of law and order here
will be a military dictatorship.
The Porto Rico delegates have had a
meeting to call attention to the fact that
the promised autonomy has not been In
force in that isle and steps will be taken
to press on the government the fulfllment
of It's promises to an island which has
always been remarkable for its fidelity to
Spain.
The number of poor daily fed at the
Santa Christina asylum. Een9r Aguilera' S
pet institution, now reaches 5000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
PRIMO DE RIVERA SPEAKS.
Former Governor General of the
Philippines Defends His Course.

Former Governor General of the
Philippines Defends His Course.
Madrid, June II, 8 D. mat the sitting
of the Senate to-day the chamber was
crowded
Capt. Primo de Rivera, former governor
general of the Philippine Islands, made a
long defense of his administration In the
Philippines.
Gen. Primo de Rivera declared that the
Spanish squadron In the Philippines, ow-
Ing to lack of means Of defense, was fore
doomed to perish. After declaring that a
native army in the Philippines was abso-
lutely necessary, as Europeans could not
survive the climate and the attendant dis
eases, he spoke of the agreement with the
rebels, by which the Chief Aguinaldo un-
dertoolz to submit II the government would
give a certain sum to the widows and or
phans of the insurgents. A tenth part of
this sum was given to Aguinaldo, who
undertook to distribute IL.
Gen. Primo de Rivera concluded by de-
claring that he would give up the cross
with which he was decorated II the cham
Der did not think him worthy of 1t.
Senior Romero Glron, the ministers Of the
colonies, replied praising Gen. Primo de
Rivera's services, and at the same time
assuring the chamber that the government
was working necessarily to prevent the
country's woes from increasing, which was
to be feared. The debate then ended
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
GERMANY STILL HOSTILE.
Deutsche Zeituns Says She Can't Al
low us to Have Philippines.


low Us to Have Philippines.
Berlin, June u.-Although the anti
American feeling continues here, the lat
est war news, coupled with official warn
ings that such comments were endanger-
ing the commercial interests OF Germany,
have compelled the newspapers to modify
their ultra pro-spanish sympaties, and
some Of them are beginning TO admit that
Spain is in a perllous condition.
The Deutsche zeitung says 1t thinks the
moment has arrived for diplomatic inter-
vention in record to the Philippine Is
lands, and adds: 1--WE confidently expect
the foreign Office to act speedily and en-
ergetically, as we cannot allow the Is
lands to pass into the hands of America p"
The Vossische Zeitung says: I'm the
Philippines Spain's punishment for CEN
turies of misrule is imminent. The cruel
massacre of the patriot Rial and the
thousands of Tagals finds a bloody re-
corppense."
The Vossische Zeitung is the first Ber-
lin paper to publish the reports of a spec
ial correspondent sent to Tampa, Fla.
The Post of this city, admits that Spain's
affairs have arrived at a critical stage
and says: "If in addition to other mis-
fortune, the throne is upset by civil
war, Spain would lose all the sympathy
hitherto felt for her by the continental
Powers"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
SPAIN DOESN'T WANT PEACE.
Her Generals Think She Can Garry
on the War for Two Years.


on the War for Two Years.
Madrid, June Ii, 2 p. m.-The campaign
inaugurated by some of the foreign news
papers in favor of peace between Spain
and the United States Is not approved
here.
According to the opinions of several gem
erals Spain is capable Of continuing the
war in Cuba for two years, even under
the most unfavorab,e circumstances.
Therefore, they add. II Is useless to talk
Of peace unless 1t implies a return to the
status quo ante bellum.
The government it is added had not re-
ceived any suggestions of peace from the
Powers and In political circles it Is de-
clared that II such a suggestion were re-
ceived, the government would promptly
decline to entertain 1t on the ground that
Spain had decided to pursue the war to
the bitter end.
Dispatches received here from Cuba an
nounce that yellow fever is ravagalng Ad-
miral Sampson's fleet the province of San
tiago being, it is claimed, tho hotbed Of
the disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
MERRITT DEMANDS 10000 MEN.
COntempIates Leaving Frisco for
Manila in Two Weeks.


Manila in Two Weeks.
San Francisco, Cal, June 11.-Maj Gen.
Merritt wants more troops. He is now
in communication with the authorities on
the subject and hopes to receive word
within few hours that additional forces
have been granted him.
Gen. Merritt contemplates leaving San
Francisco for Manila two weeks from to-
day, and is desirous that his expedition
airy forces shall precede him to the Philip
pines.
With the troops that arrived yesterday
and to-day he has a force of about 10000
II is said that during the past forty
eight hours the general has been in con-
slant communication with the war depart
ment and has finally demanded that the
full quota of 20,00O specified by him be
filled
The steamer Centennial, which was re-
jected by the government will be rein
spected, as her owners insist that she Is
thoroughly seaworthy, despite statements
10 the contrary.
The Zealandia, Colon and China are be-
ing loaded with supplies and are expected
TO be ready for departure carly next week.
The Senator and Morgan City are be-
ing fitted up for the troops and both these
vessels will be ready by the end of next
week.
The third fleet will probably comprise
the Senator, the Morgan City, the Ohio
and the Centennial, If the latter is ac-
cepted after renspection.
The work of organizing the engineer and
signal corps for Manila is proceeding slow
", as not enough men can be found.
Mai. J. +. Bell, engineer officer on Maj.
Gen. Merritts stan, and chief of bureau
of information of the Philippine expedi-
ton. this morning received orders TO leave
for Manila on Tuesday. He will depart on
the first transport and viii be accompan>
led by a large corps Of assistants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
BLOCKADE OF CUBA.
Attitude of the Powers Brought Up
at Madrid.

Madrid. June II, p. MIN the Cham
Der Of Deputies to-day the government was
interropated as to whether the United
States had notified the Powers OF the
blockade of Cuba and whether the Pow
ers recognized the blockade as effective.
Duke Almodovar de Rio, the foreign
minister, replied that since the Paris con-
ference conditions had radically changed,
and the Powers had not yet decided wheth-
er the blockade is effective.
The government, he said, was resolved
to uphold spains rights, and he added
that he did not believe It was legitimate
for the United States 10 encourage the
Philippine insurgents as a beIligerent
power.
Many Of the newspapers advocate the
keeping at home of Admiral Camara's 3
feet for the purpose of defending the
coast
Capt. Aunon, the minister Of marine.
has made arrangements with the Spanish
transatlantic Steamship Company, foi
the transportation of munitions and sup
plies to the Antilles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12

floats over Cuba; that It was raised by
United States marines at the mouth of
Guantanamo bay.
The marines who have thus gloriaed
themselves were 500 in number They
were obliged to fight for their lives and
in the course of that fight to burn down
the town chosen as the site for debarka-
tion.
All Is ready at Guantanamo now for the
landing Of the United States regular
troops as soon as they arrive there. the
marines holding the ground, they being
protected by the guns of the Marblehead,
under Capt. McCana.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
BATTLE ON AT MANILA.

AguinaldO's Forces Begin the Attack
to Take the City.
New York, June ia special cable dis
patch from Hong Kong says that battle
for the possession of Manila is in progress
to-day between the Spanish forces and
those of Aguinaldo.
Admiral Dewey has promised to prevent
a massacre, should the insurgents capture
the city
The Spanish governor has been notified
that unless he withdraws the price put on
the head of the insurgent leader, Agui-
naldo, he viii get no quarter
Otherwise the rules of civilized warfare
will be strictly adhered to.
AS a result of this price placed on his
head, three attempts have been made to
take Aguinaldos life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-12
SPAIN IN SORE DISTRESS.
Internal Conditions Make n Speedy
Peace Imperative.

London, June 12. 6 a. m.-The Vienna
correspondent of the Observer says:
Private advices received here show that
the situation in Spain is such that peace
is speedily and earnestly desired.
'eThe finances of the country are threat
ened and famine and the intrigues Of the
Carllsts and Republicans render peace i'm
perative.
1.-THE Spanish government Is now draw
ing up q memorandum to the Powers re-
questing their friendly Intervention.
'I learn from diplomatic sources that
France and Austria are prepared to ac-
cede to the request: while Russia and Ger
many disapproYe of Intervention
1.-THE enormous increase In the Russian
grain trade since the war began has prob
ably influenced Russias attitude. on the
whole. the probability Of European inter
gention is most remote