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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-11-09
TWO BEAUTIFUL SWORDS.
Mi Gen. MacArthu- and Brig. Cen. Cbas
King Honore br the Citizens OF
Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE. Nov. Mai Gen. Ar
thur Macarthur, now doing duty in
the war against the Filipinos, and
Brig. Gen. Charles King. who was mus
tered out OF service in August last,
were Saturday made the recipients OF
two beautiful swords, the gifts being
purchased by large fund which was
raised by the Milwaukee Journal
through the citizens OF Milwaukee.
The presentation took place on the
floor of the chamber OF commerce.
Gov. Edward Scofeld presented the
sword for Gen. Macarthur, which was
received for him by Gen. +. c. Wink
Ter Gen. Macarthur wired his accept
ance in the following cablegram:
"MANu.A-To the Journal. Milwau-
I,ee: accent with affectionate greet
;ngs to subscribers. MACARTHUR
Gen. King was present in person to
receive his sword. elaborate ceremonies
attending the presentation. The
swords are magnificent specimens OF
the armorer's aud goldsmith's art, and
are nearly alike. The hilts are made
of gold and silver. with pearl handles.
The blades are handsomely designed.
On one side are etched the names Of
the generals and on the reverse side
the names Of some OF the i'm mportant
battles in which the generals distin-
cuished themselves.
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ADM. SCHLEY IN ATLANTA.
Reception i'm al Honor hnd 10 Pre-
sented with n Loving Cup

ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. 5-Ir. Adm
W. ). Schiey was enthusiastically well
coined TO Atlanta Saturday. The early
hour OF the arrival OF the train pre-
vented large crowd from being pres
ent at the depot. but the reception was
none the less warm. In the party be-
sides the admiral were Mrs. Schley,
Miss Letterman. Gen. Felix Angus and
Mr.. Louis Garthe, OF Baltimore, and
the Atlanta reception committee.
The city's guests went Immediately
10 their hotel, where they remained
until the reception committee called
for them at $3.50 o'clock. The events
Of the day included a greeting from
Gov. Gambler and joint session of the
general assembly and eliminated in
,he public presentation of handsome
owing cup from the people OF Atlanta
to the hero Of Santiago After a short
reception at the Kim ball house, where
the party is staying. the ladies and
gentlemen of the party were escorted
10 the state capitol where they were
met by a great c owd OF people on the
capitol grounds and welcomed in the
governors reception room by the chief
ex cutive. United States senators and
congressman. judges OF the supre IN,
bench and others. From here they
were escorted 10 the hall of the house
Of represen tatives. The joint session
was presided over By President Dod-
son, of the senate, who introduced
Adm. Schley.
After the exercises here the city's
guests, with the reception committee,
went in carriages to Piedmont park.
where Gov. Gambler, with Adm. Schley
and Gen. Angus as his guests Of honor,
reviewed long military parade made
up of troops from Atlanta and several
hundred United States regulars and
volunteers from Mcpherson barracks,
who turned out as a special honor TO
Adm. Schlcy.
At 1870 o'cioc6 the exercises at the
auditorium began in the presence OF
1900 people. Mayor Woodward, OF
Atlanta. presided, and welcomed the
admiral on behalf of the city. Gov.
Gambler extended the greeting for the
state, and Co. W. A. IIemphi.l pre-
sented the loving cup. bearing this in
scripiion: Presented TO Rr. Adm.
Winfield Scott Sch.ey ly the citizens
of Atlanta Georgia. Novcmber4 !. 1899"
Adm. Schley, in accepting the cup,
made a short speech. which was fre-
quently interrupted by vigorous cheers
from his hearers.
After the exercises Adm. Schley and
the gentlemen OF the party were en-
tertained at luncheon at Piedmont
Driving club. Mrs Schlev and Miss
Letterman were given a reception at
the residence of Mrs. Wilmer Moore.
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PITTsDURGH. Nov. 9.-Thrty-six precincts
in Pittsburgh show net gain for Barnett,
rep. OF 9os over vote cast for Beacon. present
sta treasurer. The county Will give Barnett
1900 plurality.
PITTsBUkCH. Pa. Nov. 9-Barnett. rep,
candidate for state treasurer. has carried AL
lcgheny county by 20,0OJ according TO Repub-
lican Chairman Robertson ct II o'clock. The
eutire republican state and county tickets are
elected by the slms majorities.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 9-Estimates from all
the counties in ihe state indicate Barnett,rep.
plurality over Greasy, dem. to be 10000 In
some counties the estimates were necessarily
based on meager information and complete re-
turns may change the figures given.
In 1897. when swallow Ind, carried ten
counties in the state, the plurality OF Beacon,
rep, was l:9,7l7 and In 1895 the plurality for
Haywood, rep. was i7i.@64
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Nt.M YORK

NEW YORS. Nov. g. 9-Returns from state and
city so lar received indicate tha. the republic
ans Will have about The same majority in the
nert assembly as In the last the democratic
gains in this city being Offset by losses in the
smaller counties In li3 assembly districts
which have reported, including % In this city.
rs republicans and 20 democrats we're elected.
The democrats suffered grave reverses in Erie
county Bunalo) and Caemung county, the
home OF ex- Senator DAVID Is. Hill. In the city
elections up the state the democratic vote
showed a great falling OF. Buffalo. Troy and
Albany gave large republican majorities. a
complete oyerturn Mayor James X. McG uire,
dem, Is re -elec ed mayor OF Syracuse, q trib-
ute TO his personal po ularity.
In the four counties OF New York city the
usual big democratic majorites were rolled up,
every candidate Ia every county being elected
Except Gray. dcmo cratic candidate for recorder
OF Kings. against " b Jm chIrges OF corruption
had been made
Tammany SHOWS no citation over the plural-
It's OF 5000 for its New York county ticket,
having expected It,
The rejoicing is over the defeat Of Assem-
bly, Robert Mazet. rep. by Perez IL Stewart.
In the 10Th assembly district. which usually is
strongly republican Nelson H. Henry rep,
In the 5th assembly district, against whom the
labor unions made fight was reelected.
In the s'th congressional district L. b. Vree-
land, rep was elected by an enormous ma
jority. at least 10000.
New YORK. Nov Q-Tn the 90 assembly dis
tricts outside Of New York city which have re-
ported SO republicans and democrats were
elected. "A democratic loss OFFS.
Nyw YORK. Nov q-In the 10Th assembly
district 81 out OF 35 assembly precincts give
Mazet . .5l9: Stewart $500
Seventy election dist lets GU, OF the SS in
the First judicial district give Barrett. rep
and dem. for the supreme court. 1918: Daily.
rep. GAO; O'Gorman dem. g4!S.
BUFFALO. y. Y. Nov. The standard vot-
ing mscaine was used ia this city Tuesday for
he nrst time and accomplished all that was
expected OF IT, The result IA The city was
known - minutes after the polls WAS closel.
on The head o lhe ticket which was computed
first The gepu Ican> made clean sweep,
electinR the city treasurer and other city of-
GERS y majorit eN ranging from . 90 10 1900.
The repuoic rs also c!cc. heir entire coun-
cilmaric ticle: giving th,m seven members
ana the democrats two 1hsy also elect - Of
he 2j aldermen.
Late returns show that the New York as
sembly stands: Republicans 81: democrats %;
plurality 80; republican gain IL
JAMEsTowS. y. Y. Nov 9--Vrecland re-
publican candidate congress from the 3ith
congressional district. received ,634; Stilman
Lewis. dem, 4s5 votes in this city
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NEW JERSEY.

TRENTON, y. j.. Nov 9-The returns at
midnight indicate that the republicans have
carried the state by about 2OO0O plurality, al
though there was no direct vote on state
ticket The republicans will control both
houses OF the legislature by good working ma
jorities, and will have an increased representa-
tion in the house OF assembly.
The republicans have elected senators in
Camden Gloucester. Somerset Union and Es-
sex and probably IN Salem and Monmouth.
The democrats have elected but one senator in
Warren.
The senate will stand IA republicans 10 z
democrats. The democrats lost three assem-
blymen in Mddlestx and one In Salem, and
the next assembly will be composed OF IL re-
publicans and 10 democrats, against 81 repub-
licans and % democrats last year
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An order to Postmastsrs.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The postmas-
ter general has issued an order forbid
ding rostmasters in the United States
to collect postage due in excess of the
domestic rate on any letters sent by
soldiers, sailors. marines or other per
sons in the United States service In
Guam and the Philippines The order
is given immediate effect Postmasters
are directed to disregard all ratings OF
hostage due in excess of the domestic
rate made prior TO this date.
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William Edison Married.

New YORK, Nov. Miss Blanche
Fowler Travers became the wife OF
William Leslie Edison, youngest son
of Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, at
Elizabeth, n. j., Tuesday. Rev. DR..
Otis Glazebrook. rector of St Johns
Episcopal church, officiated. The bride
is the daughter OF the late Dr. Travers.
Her uncle is Senator Daniel, of Vir-
ginia. The honeymoon of the young
couple will be spent in Europe
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ron.bonx Captured bv American.

MANILA, Nov. a-Chase's troops OF
the Sd cavalry and Rivers troops OF
the Attn cavalry swan the river and
surrounded the garrison at Bong6ong'
entering the town. The enemy es-
caped. SIX rifles and a quantity OF
ammunition were captured. Castner's
scouts had a slirmish with insurgents
near Aliaga. killing five.
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Ex-President Cleveland ut the Polls.

PRINCETON, n. j., Nov. 9.--As ex-
President Cleveland was leaving the
polls on Mercer street Tuesday morn
ing he stopped moment to speak to
one of his friends, whereupon an over
ofiicious policeman from Trenton, de-
tailed at the polls, not knowing who
Mr.. Cleveland was, ordered the ex-
president 10 move outside the chalk
line Mr. Cleveland smiled, stepped
into his carriage and was driven off to
his home
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TOPEKA. Kan. Nov 9-The reports from
Tuesdays election in Kansas show republican
gains IN oughout the state Tire votes cast
we're for sheriff. county Clerk, county trcasurer.
register Of deeds. surveyor. coroner and COM
missioner In each OF the l05 counties: judges in
eight judicial districts: judges OF TWO courts OF
common pleas and two state senators to I'll
vacancies caused by resignltions.
Very little interest wa, taken In the election
and the vote generally was light
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ooeoel dem. a.iO' VIM { Taylor tep sn.
'onn young Brown ocm sS+7 rnc ertre
wy oemocrauc ticket wa, elected IN the
"e'S'auVe contests 5 eve w. Henry. win Col
'opS ana NJ Aoeio. all democrats. were electe
az members OF the legislature.
OoViNCTos' Ky, Nov. e-Early returns
from Covington mica e tnat Goeosl has car.
rled kenton county 0y sSoo ana that John,on
,, - ''"' "'S carried the city by loo
"OFAiNSViLLE' KY. Nov with eigh
p'eo'netN Missing. Tayior's majo i;y In Ch.1s-
'"n county Is 10 Trigg county gives Gooo Del
.cSS tnan 100 majority Todd county gives
Taylor -" Hopsias coun.y go,s repuolica
by about 9Ol
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IOWA.

DEs MONIES. Ia. Nov 9.-Election returns
came in lowiy Wednesdas. but continued to
be more favorable to the Republicans Gov.
shaw's (rep.) plurality IS now declarel to be
6l 900 bv the republican committee the demo-
Gratis conceding $1,000. Comparison wi h The
vote CT two years ago shows republican gain.
although the vote is much lighter than ten.
Several counties heretofore democratic. nota-
bly, Monroe, have given good i2i republican
pluralities. The g. counties 50 far reported
give Shaw a plurality OF A. sJL Twenty three
counties are yet TO be heard from
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NEHHAsIkA.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov. q.-Returns up TO mid
night Tuesday continue to show the same
fusion gain as earlier reports, and there is no
longer the least doubt of the fusion tickets
election. Chairman Edminton. OF the popu-
list state central committee said: we have
carried the state by 5000 and have made gains
in county Offices
LIscoiN Neh. Nov. 9-Additional returns
received Wednesday morning only served TO
emphasize the fusion victory In Nebraska at
Tuesdays election. The fusion majority vii.
not be less than 1900 and msy reach 1900
Republicans make no effort 70 explain the
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lIrnrmnkers Strike.

TAMPA. Fla, Nov 6.-The cigar
makers at the factories OF Bustille
Bros. and Diaz and Ell Modelo have
struck. The workmen complain OF the
quality Of material furnished and dis
agree with the management as to some
prices on foe goods that were not ad'
lus:ed when the big lockout OF last
summer ended.
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Senator Carter Fined.

HELENA. Mont. Nov. 9-United
States Senator Thomas Carter. was ar
rested Tuesday and fined 81 for spit
ting on the sidewalk. The complaint
was made by q man arrested and fined
Monday for the same offense. The
fine WAS paid.
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by aoou; 200 Gain d couple hundred over
bNfhnc caused by Jones candidacy. The
democratic county elected ticket by l21
FEFMOsr. O.. Nov. o. M, ans estimated
plurality is about I.lol A gain O; about iOO
Votes coming in very slow.
FosToRIA. o.. Nov. a-The vote in the city
is N sh. so7; Mclean, 600. Jones. 30: gain Of
GO over vote OF 81;
fouSGsrowN. o.. Nov. o. -Mahoning county
com ple", unofficial, Nash. rep. 6 20; Mclean
Gem, 47S6; Jones, 1853 Nash's plurality.
l.464
foUNGsTow>. O.. Nov e.-Nash has carried
the city By 90. Jones vo;e will not exceed so
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EInlnslon OF Carhide.

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 9.-While the
fire brigade was engaged Tuesday in
putting out fire which started in the
Ottawa carbide works at Claudiere, the
carbide exploded and injured ten or
fifteen men. Chief Broyost of the fire
brigade was badly injured. One man
was probably fatally injured
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Adm. Dewey Sscurss III. Marriage License.

WAsnISaToS, Nov. "a marriage IL
cense was Wednesday issued to Adm.
Geo. Dewey and Mrs. Mildred Hazen.
1t was stated Wednesday afternoon
that the wedding will take place On
Tuesday or Wednesday of next week,
though neither the admiral nor Mrs.
Hazen will give the exact date.
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The Election in New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 1.-The returns
are coming in slowly, but the average
is being kept up and the democratic
ticket wins by between $500 and g. 200
ma jority. The democrats will lose
only one OF the /, wards, but elect all
the councilnen.
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warid,a Racord Rroksn.

CHICAGO, Nov. Eddie McDuffie, OF
Boston, Tuesday. at Garfield park half
mile track, set a new mark for the half
mile, paced, making the distance in
Al As seconds. This lowers the worlds
record rs seconds.
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SOUTH DAKOTA.

Sioux FALLS. d.. Nov. 9-IlugheS coun-
ty. Pierre city, for supreme court Corson.
rep. pa; Hancy. rep e62: Fuller. rep. 95l;
Smith fusion. 81; Kennedy fusion. ) BEN
nett. fusion 20
SIOUX FALLS, s D.. Nov 9-Re u-rs up to
noon Wednesday inlicalea republican majori-
ty in the state OF not less than 10 90
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slot Machine Burglars

PARKERsBURo, W. Va, Nov "a
gang of slot machine burglars are
operating and reaping rich harvest
in this city. They understand the
mechanism of the machines TO perfec-
ton, and without damaging them, re-
move the money. The police have no
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MINNlN>IppI

JACKSON. Miss. Nov. 9-Ihe election pass
ed OF quietly throughout the state. The DEM
ocratic majority IS estimated at 5000. Re
turns are very scattering 50 far and indicate
close vote on the Noel amendment for elective
judiciary and it T. undoubtedly defeated.
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VI ti.NI 4.

RICHMOND. Va Nov a-The indications
are that the elections In Virginia went over
whelmingly Democratic. IN the most hotly
contested senatorial districts. those made up
OF Isle OF wight. Southampton anu Nanse-
mond. the independent candidate is elected
The vote was generally light
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MA >sNCnUsETTS

Boston, Nov. e-The vote OF Massachusetts
for governor complete is as follows: Crane.
rep, l6s s76; Paine dem. lO3sll: republican
plurality 6,O52 The vote of IL g was: VOL
colt. rep. 1871, ,lI6; Bruce. dem, lO7. .g6J
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causes. though a number OF ieaicrs II this
city differ with W J. Bryan in his s'a emcn,
that it Is a rebuke to the national adminstra
tion.
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INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS.

OSLY uuionists are employed on To-
ledo's sewer
Health officers reported two new
cases Of yellow fever at Key West and
two at Miami Tuesday. No deaths
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-28
SAMOAN CRISIS.
Suggestion from Berlin Which !
Thought to- BE Inspired.

Suggestion from Berlin Which l.
Thought to BE Inspired.
WASHINGTON. February sO.-wha;
is regarded as an inspired suggestion
coming from Berlin. 90 the effect that
differences between the powers party
to the treaty OF Berlin. relative 20 Sa-
mOa. could best be adjusted by mu-
tual disclaimers for the Objectionable
acts OF their agents at Apia. j. regard
ed here as evidence that the whole
matter IS now entirely within the line
OF safety and that the disputes are
about 90 be committed for adjustment
10 diplomatic means. the principals be
ing at Washington. London and Berlin
instead OF az Apia.
Contrary to the accepted belief here
the German president OF the Municipal
Council. Raffel. has not yet left Apsa
but information has reached here thal
he sill sail from there to-moTroS
Thus will be removed from the sccu-
one of the most threatening factors.
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MISREPRESENTATION.
Declarations that Appeased Senate OPP
ponents OF the Treaty.

Declarations that Appeased Senate OPP
ponents OF the Treaty.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Sen
ate this afternoon passed the McEneTy
resolution by a vote of 90 to %. Il de-
clares the policy OF the United States
in the Philippines. In full IL Is as fol-
lows:
THAT by the ratification OF the
treaty OF peace with Spain It j. NOT
intended to incorporate the inhabitants
OF the Philippines into citizenship OF
the United States. nor Is "a intended
to permanently annex said islands rs
an integral part OF the territory OF the
United States; but IL u the intention
of the United States TO establish on
said islands n government suitable to
the wants and conditions OF the In
habitants OF said islands. to prepare
them for local self-government. and In
due time TO make such disposition OF
said islands rs will best promote the
interests OF the citizens OF the United
States and the inhabitants OF said isl.
andS.
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THE NERO'S TASK.

NEW YORK, Feb. ia Washing
ton special to the Herald says: The
is unwilling 10 grant a
cable concession across the Pacific
without express authority from Con-
gress, but is making all necessary
for the establishment OF
a line either by Government or by pri-
vate enterprise. The Nero. which has
been used as collier, will leave San
Francisco the latter part OF next
month TO make surveys for the line.
As all the necessary surveys have been
made between San Francisco and Ho-
nolulu the main work will be between
Hawaii, Guam. and the Philippines.
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A New Business.

Pacific Import Co. uadsF the snsa-
agcmeus OF :. EhFlich. expects to oPca
up for business in the ps~ Model On
or about March 18Th. ulth a comPAsss
line OF dry and fancy goods. ready
made garments. etc. They ~ilI also
open a iuvCniic department. Ia whsch
wtli be found n complete assortment Of
boys and girls ready made eloshSnE 81
the latest style and fzshioa. Thcir
store will hav. up-to-datc txsurcs.
such as counters. mirrors. etc. and wiIi
b. well lighted.
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HOPE FOR CABLE TELLS HIS DUTY THE BIBLE BOAT
Views of the President on
Holding Philippines.
Says Action Rests with Congress
Tho Word OF tho Psopis-Prinei-
pies tnat Co with Ih- Flag.

BOSTON. Feb. ls.-Prtaltea. Ntr-
kinley. tn his address brsorc the Hour
MaTEe; Club. said the whole question
ot the Philippians vac in the hands
ot Congress: that Congress was the
voice of the American people. and ca
the jutsTneEs % the people be cpa,d
rely. lie said:
II We knew everything by intuition.
and / sometimes think there arc ghp--
who believe that u Sc 30 not they do
We should not need Information: bat.
unfortunately. -Tnost % "a are not tn
that happy state. The whole subject
- now with Congress. and Congress
u the voice. the coaScicac. and thc
Judgment % the AmeTicaa people.
Upon their Judgment and cpnscicncr
can we not rely? believe IN them
trust them. I know of no better OF
safer human tribunal than the people.
Until Congress shall direct other
wise IL Will BE- the duty OF the Exccu-
tive to possess aad hold the Philip
pines. giving to- the people thereof
peace AM beuehceut government. af-
fOrding them every opportunity To- pro-
secute their lawful pursuits. cncour-
aging TEN In their Industries. making
them feel and know We are their
friends. not their enemies: that their
good ~ our aim: tina: their welfare -
cur welfare: but that neither their as
Plrauons nor ours can he realized until
our authority Is acknowledged and an
questioned.
THAT the inhabitants % he Philip-
pines will be benefited by this Repab-
lie Is my mistaken belief: that they
will have kindlier government un-
der our guidance and that they will b.
aided IN every possible way to he self
respecting and Scif-EpvcTainE people
is as true rs that the American people
love liberty and have an abiding faith
In their own Government and their
own institutions No imperial design
turks IN the American mind. They are
alien To American sentiment. thought
and purpose. Our priceless principles
undergo no change under n tropical
sun. They go with the fiaR. They arr
wrought in every one OF itS SACRED
folds and are incxtinguishabie in ia.
shining stars"