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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-21

Financial Statement % the state.
r OLYMPIA, Aug 9.--State Auditor Neal
Cheetham will iss-ue a statement cary in
the week showing the financial condition
OF the state funds This statement Will he
In compa rison with the last biennial report
and without any political significance what
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-21

HAMS at lie are luxury. Pork sausage
AZ ioc a necessity. Fulton. Yakima and
Seattle markets
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-21

You can have the P.-r mailed 70 your
camp address NJ the samo price II II do
livered In the city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-21

Recruiting Omcer ~ Olympia.
Special Dispatch 20 the Post-In'elligencer.
OLYMPIA. Aug. aLieut. J L.. Hughes.
accompanied by Sergt J + McFarlane.
Of the Thir,y-ff,h T. s. Infantry. sta
toned at Vancouver barracks. arrived In
this city today and opened up recruiting
office
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-21

RcxWelI Building. Corner ~ FIRST and Co
lumofa street Seattle. WASH
Office hours. n m 70 sd ?. m sua-
days 10 20
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WISE COUNTY COURTS,

Couxry CorKr.--iIeld the 4th Monday In each month
II. A. W. Skeen, Judge.
CKcuir Covsr.--heid LIST Monday In April, Septen,-
Der aud December W. r. Miller, Judge.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
GsuxTf AND CiRcvir 0oURr CLsRx.--w f. KiIgore
cSnAexwxALru ArrogSEy.-w. W. q. Dotson.
xHxAeVRks.--H. e. Stewart.
ConH19sterks eastern Dis,rict.)-D 8. Kelly
CoxHiuqoxrn lNestern District. wv. d. MeNiei.
ScHool UCfknlNrxspESr.--w. n. wampler
Couxry 6qavxyon.--S N. Taylor.
JAiIkm--Char3es Hughes.
.ISrrsEsrxxpGzr " rWE foos.--C. II. Skeen.
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the honor of having killed more foxe,
than any other man in Virginia OF even il
the United States.
The measles is raging in the country
yet.
DR.. &. W. Young has another case OF
fever to attend. We trust the result will
be as favorable as has been heretofore.
j. X. y. Barron and daughter ard Misses
Emma and Dorothea Barker attended
meeting at Green Hill Sunday.
Prof. Marcnm says he has a fine attend
ance III school. Success to you, Prof.
DR.. Whitehead and Hon. Mel. Ely, sup
posed political opponents for Repre- senta-
tive were in town Saturday.
Bro. Looney conducted services at
Green hill Sunday, and was the cause Of
the "big dinner"
Rev. Wilson accommodated a handsome
audience at Franklin Academy Saturday
and Sunday.
Messrs. Flanary and Cooney lost their
drill IN the bottom of well $50 feet deep.
Another game of ball was PLAYED here
Saturday between the mines of DRYDEN and
Green HILL Result, Is to - in favor Of
Green Hill.
We are often visited by quacks. The
most noted one is the one who peddles
"Duh's Stone Mountain OIL" Eric.
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Discovered by u Woman

Another great discovery has been made,
and that too, by lady in this country.
'"Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstood it's
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed imminent.
FOR three months she coughed necessarily,
and could not sleep. She finally discover.
ed way 10 recovery, by purchasing of us
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and was so much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept all
night; and with two bottles, has been alb
solutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz." Thus writes W. G. Hamnck &
CO., of Shelby, n. Z. Trial bottles free Al
}. W. Kelly's drug store. Regular size
ODE and 81. Every bottle guaranteed. 4
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cuisine was such as he had enjoyed at the
most elegant of the Paris saloons. lie
had his champagne and wines, his pate de
foie gras, and every luxury money could
purchase. He was visited daily by his
inorganic wife (said to have been a we'll
known countess) every morning, and sh {.
remained until o'clock in the evening.
In brief, he lived the life of disspated
prince in all except liberty for ten years.
During the historical "Three Days" the
prison was torn open and he was released.
His friends had all been killed or Danish.
ed, and although he wandered about the
streets of Paris three days and nights, he
found not one familiar face. Sick at heart
and discouraged, he dropped dead on the
street with broken heart. Thus ended
the life OF General Swami, the American
prince.
Alter SWANS death the legislature of
Virginia appointed John Peter Dumas, of
"''o' ianCc, trustee OF the french heirs.
Following Dumas, as trustee, came Hon.
Josiah Randall, brother of the late Sam
Randall; then Robert Z. Randall, a
brother of Samuel Randall; Reed, of Phil
adelpbia; LeMoyne, of Baltimore, and
King.
The civil war interfered with the settle
ment of the estate, and for years the set.
Element hung fire in the United States :.
court.
Hundreds of squatters settled on the
lands and it was as much as mans life
was worth TO undertake to Dust them. In
fact, a number Of men sent out from time
to time disappeared, and their taking off
will always be secret. At last Mr.. But.
ferick was appointed commissioner TO
settle up the great estate, among the
claimants Of which are the descendants of
Did French friends of Swami.
The present suit is brought for the DOS.
session Of part Of this land lying in
buchanan county.-Bristoi Tritrne.
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FROM BUCU.
correspondence Of The Big Stone Gan rosr

Bucu, DICKINSON Go, Va, Sept. "A:
you have no correspondent from this place
| shall now send you few items tor pub.
LEGATION il they are 4eemed worthy Of space
in the Posr.
MIR. II. A. Schlientz, Of Norton, is now
in this vicinity on business.
John Williams, formerly a citizen of
Cleveland, Va, but now citizen Of Nor
ton, is in this county doing business Tor a
Lumber Company.
A few days ago j. II. Rasnick, of Grizzle,
discovered a rattlesnake in his bedroom.
He promptly dispatched his snakeship
without any casualties.
Rev. William NJ. Barring, of Crabtree, N,
C., is visiting relatives in this county.
q. Bruce Sutherland, formerly of Bucu.
Va, hut now Of Company II, 9th U. s.
Infantry, writes from Negros, =. l., that
his health is good, and that the weather
there 10 not as hot as he expected to find
Il.
We are Informed that q few nights ago
burglar entered the residence of George |
Ausick, who resides GU weaver's Creek,
Russell county, Va, and stole . wallet
over fourteen hundred dollars
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Glorious NeMH

comes from DR.. ID. B. Cargile, of Washita
J.: L. he writes: -Four bottles OF
Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer OF
scrofnla, which had caused her great
suffering for years. Terrible soros would
oreak out on her head and face, and the
oest doctors could give no help; but her
cure is comrlete aud her health is excel.
lent" This shows what thousands have
lproved,-that Electric Bitters is the best
blood purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema. letter, salt rheum,
ulcers, boils and running sores. 1t stim-
u'ates liver, kidneys and bowels, expeIs
po'sons, helps digestion builds up the
strength. Only 10 cents. Sold by j. W.
nelly, druggist. Guaranteed.
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IN cash which belonged 10 James H. c
hasnick, OF this county, who Was a guest
OF Mr. Musick at the time of the burglary
No clue to the burglar has yet been dis
covered.
Miss Sylvia Counts, of Ally, departed
this life Saturday. She had been i'll for
several weeks. She was a sister of X. l..
Counts, of Coeburn, who is candidate
for the nomination TO the House of Dele
gates. Miss Counts leaves host OF
friends aud relatives TO mourn their loss. :.
Ed. VIM. b. Sutherland, Of Coliey, a
former member of the House of delegates.
and who is primitive Baptist preacher,
10 spending much OF his time preaching
IL Is not very long till the election anu
the democrats in tins legis-
lafive district should begin 10 organize as
perfectly as possible. OBSERVER.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.
BIG STONE GAP.

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH.-Rgv. 8. b.
VAUGHr, Pastor Preaching First aud Third Sundays
in each month, morning and night.
SUSpAy-SCH0oI.-Every Sunday morning at 10
O'clock. 7. WOLFE, Superintendent.
Pa,YgR-MsETING.-Every Wednesday night.
EPw0RrH LEAGUE.--Every Friday night.
LAgs-MrErtSa.--Second Sunday In each month at
O'Clock y. nj {. SrEcHr, Class-Leader.
Rev. Vaught breaches at the Double Tunnel First
and Third Sundays In each month at o'clock, and az
Stonega Second Sunday, morning and night, and a;
Minersville Fourth Sunday.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-REv. r. G. MAruE-
son, Pastor. Preaching Second Sunday IN each
month, morning and night, at the Episcopal Church.
SUNDAY ScEooL.-Every Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock. in Presbyterian Chappe near the bridge-H
j. SULLIVAN, Superintendent
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14

mand at per annum, alter your policy haS bcon Two
| years in force.
You do not have TO If YOU live To- -, 20 -
30 years you settle your policy in any way that
best suits your circumstances at the time-or cash paid
up insurance annuity, or other options.
If you live to the end of the term You will have made
substantial provision for yourself i'll old age and if YOU die
before the end of the term YOU will have made bStan
tia provision for your family or your estate. (
1t is the most valuable estate you will leave behind you
certain in its results than lands houses stocks or
bonds, It's value does not rise and fall with the market
The New Life Insurance Company il the ONLY company
in which you can get ALL of these benefits.
You want the very bestthe most privileges and the
restrictions, whether small grea-and the New York
Lies Accumulation Policy furnishes it.
The NewYork Life is the only large life insurance company
that closes its books December 3 each year and makes
its Detailed Annual Report early in January upon the q
basis of Padfo Business, and publishes full and s
pete Statement Of how and where the polcyhodcr,'
money invested. 81
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ton, and at the close Of the war he was a
major general.

ton, and at the close of the war he was
major general.
While the country was suffering TO
want Of means to keep up the army, Swami
true to his sympathies contributed ever!
dollar he owned. He was made specia
portege of Virginia, and when that colony
found her adopted son, after the war, in
financial straits. the House Of Burgesse.
granted him a vast landed estate which
amounted to over $500 900 acres.
This land then comprised portion OF
what is now Kentucky, ten or dozen
counties in Virginia, and nearly all OF
what is now southwestern West Virginia.
General Swami was man of imaginative
and romantic nature. He soon became
! enthused with the idea of grand colo
nization scheme, in which, with the aid of
his many friends in France he could found
an American colony on these lands, and
he started to France anxious to begin the
formation of bis Utopia. He was met
upon his arrival in Paris by hundreds of
his former army friends, and soon gained
entree into royal society.
Swami was not long in engaging in the
whirl and dissipation Of the court, with its
lntrigues, extravagances, frivoities and
fast life, which drew its participants from
all quarters of Europe, kings, princes,
potentates and other nobility, male aud
female, and his grand colonization scheme,
presented in the howery language of the
imaginative Swami, suited the excitable
temperament OF his contemporaries.
Unfortunately, all this occurred at
time when France had become identified
with Napoleon, who had returned from
the east, where he had overthrow the |
vacillating dictatorial government, with |
its two counsels and he had formed con-
stifution. He had been chosen First
Consul; had broken up the coalition form
ed by the victory Of Marengo, forced Ger.
many and Austria to conclude the peace
Of Luneville, and England that Of Amiens,
md by n concordat, re-established
christian worship.
The country soon became financially
embarrassed through the unreasonable
ambition of Napoleon, and Paris was
brown into confusion.
Money could no longer he borrowed,
he colonization scheme was no longer /,
easible and Gen. Swami one morning ,
woke bankrupt, with debt of 1000 900 /
more francs hanging over him.
His creditors demanded settlement by y
'ortgage on his American property, but D
refused to mortgage his Utopia, and he s
as arrested and thrown into the Prison h
t. Pelage.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14
STONECA.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rrv. 2. RosEcO,
Pastor Preaching First, Third and Fourth Sundays
at IL a. IN. aud 7 80 p. IN.
SuSDAY-Scn0oL.-Every Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.-JoHS A. EssER, Superintendent
PRAyER-MsErISG.- Every Wednesday night.
fouNG Peoples SocIErY.-Every Sunday after
noon At G:45 O'Clock.
Rev. Rioseco breaches at Appalachis Second Sun
day AZ II a. IN, and at Minersyille at 3 80 D. m.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14
FROM DRYDEN.
Correspondence Of The Big Stone Cap po,r.

pRxpEs, Va, Sept. 4.-This vicinity was
called to mourn the loss Of two of its we'll.
known and upright citizens last week.
Tue deceased we're Mrs. Williamson and
mr.. Joseph Asberry, The former, a young
mother OF two babes. The later . man Of
90 years. Mr.. Asberry carries with him
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14

nHkAND DEPARTURE OF
b, (0(htral time)
No. 81 PASSENGER daily Leaves Louisville 80
NJ. arrives Big Stone Gap s;l0 q. m.
No. 50, Passenger dsilY. --leaves Big Stone Gar
lass p. M, arrives at Louisville 30 a. m.
Big stone Gap and PowsII's Valley.
STANDARD timel
r. A. Ayers, Pres't.
A. B. Eaton, Superintend'nt.
6sSrsAL 0vucxs Bls srosE Gar, Va.
transfer lire for freight and passenger buslnss,
between the South Atlantic 4 Ohio aud iouIsyI,s 4
Nashville Railroads aud the furnaces of The RIs
Stone Gap Iron Co. 10
Trains leave the tntsrmont hotel ~ follows:
forL N. train, going east s:aoa. m.
. . west. $50 o. m
:. ssss'w' ..sin' going sou.h....,. $50 = m.
tor further Information regarding freight and
passengsrtraihe, apply to
u. J. Ayers, Sec.
Ayers building. Bsa Svosn 6As Va.
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LrxrRY IN Prison.

. Under the French laws at that time,
creditors were compelled to support i'm
prisoned debtors In the manner In which
they had lived when at liberty, and
swann's cells were made luxurious In, all
their arrangements and upholstery. His
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14
u. s. POST OFFICE.
Big Stone Gap. Va.

Big Stone Gap. Va.
J. NJ. Goodoe, Y. NJ. s. r.. LESSEE, Asst. =. NJ
OFFICE HOURS.
General delivery open from u. m. to 9:l5 p. IN
Except sunday.
Sunday hours--from 0 a. m. to 10 a. m. and from
1880 p. M. TO Sp. IN.
MONEY ORDER OFFICE.
Open from a. M. TO p. m. every day, except
Sunday.
MAILS CLOSE.
For l.. 4 n. r. r., East, at \ 30 a. m.
For l.. N. X. r., West, at S:l5 p. m.
For Va. 4 3. W. X. X. ate a. IN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14

Remember the Maine" and drink
soda at the drug store.
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n All its assets, surplus and earnings belong exclusively to
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9 Its policies issued contain restriction to residence
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Its policies cannot be forfeited after being year force
the insured receiving extended insurance. or, after two
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q years following the non-payment of any premium, if
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gives grace of one month in the payment of premiums
You borrow money from the Company any time
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14
A CASE INVOLVING
MILLIONS.
Is Now on Trial IN the Federal
Court at Abingdon.
Romantic Story In Connection With
the Great EJectment Suit
Brought by Henry

-. hOnantiC story IN connection Will
It the Great EJectment SUIT
i Brought by Henry
&. c. King
. Henry &. King, of Boston, Mass, ha
= brought suit in the United States distric
court at Abingdon, for 100000 acres o
land lying in Mcdowell, Logan and MingC
counties, West Virginia, and Buchanan
5 county, Virginia. A portion of the land
0 in dispute laps over into the border
counties of Kentucky and Virginia
Among the defendants are hundreds OF
descendants of settlers who have lived for
generations in undisputed possession, and
whose ancestors either purchased or
squatted on the lands. The site of the
entire town of Williamson, W. Va, is in
volved.
The suit, which involves millions of
dollars, is now being heard in the federal
court at Abingdon, Judge John Paul pre-
siding, and it is not likely to end in less
than three weeks, as this is the fifth trial
OF branches of the case, and the former
trials occupied from twenty -one to thirty
two each.
| Judge Maynard Stiles, of Boston. and
Colonel Daniel Trigg, of Abingdon, repre-
sent Mr.. King. The defendants are rep
resented by Major II. r. Henry, of Taxe-
well; Hon. John A. Sheppard, of West
Virginia; NJ. G. Belknap, of Philadelphia;
W. c. Burns, of Lebanon, Va; J. Ran
dolph Henry. Of Lynchburg, and White
and Penn, Of Abingdon.
The voluminOus evidence is being taken
down by d. S. Phlegar, of Norfolk.
ROsANrIc STORY.
What makes the suit especially interest
ing, in addition to the great value and
Importance ofthis grand scope of territory
Is the romance connected with it. The
land claimed by King is part Of a great
scope-sn empire--of 2,5O0,O0O acres of
iand lying now in the states Of Virginia,
west Virginia and Kentucky, granted
General James Swami, of the House of ,
Bargesses of Virginia, shortly after the {
evolutionary var.
The story Of General Swami is one of !
he most romantic on record. Ii
Before the revolutionary war, James v
'wann was a merchant in Boston, Mass, S
ut when war for independence Of the
olonies began, Swami adopted the cause
bis country, and was among the first to
nter the patriotic army. He was one of Ct
10 confidential aids Of Washington and p
afayetts. both Of whom became close Il
lends Of Swami. Through his courage, 8
dgnsnt and discretion he won promo. Ii
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES

The thirty-eghth annual outing and field day OF
the United Lodges OF the Ancient Order OF HIber-
mans OF Kings County will be held at Ulmer Park
Bensonhurst, Long Island. July & Cash prizes
offered TO the winners Of five OF the contests
and gold watches In the other competitions anna
teurs and professionals being invited to compete
The United Brewers Association Of the State OF
NewYork Will hold its eleventh annual picnic and
sports at Rdgewood Park BROOKLYN on SUNDAY
July Walter Christie. the Princeton trainer
has written the committee that he will be on hand
this year and Ernest Hjertberg. the old-time ANA.
teur middle-distance runner. has done likewise
The Nassau Benevolen< Association. composed
OF the employees Of the Nassau division Of the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company will have lts an
nual sports and outing at Ulmer Park on Thurs
day, June % 4 full programme OF field and track
contests, Including three bicycle races. are on
the card.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
THE COLUMBIA TO LEAVE BRISTOL On
THIrRsDAY-WORK ALMOST FINISHED.

Bristol r. l.. June 2o-The Defender came mere
at 3:45 under head sails The other canvas had
been stripped from the spars The Defender VIII
probably receive new suit Of sails Tomorrow or
at least a new mansa
II was definitely announced tonight that the
Columbia would not leave here until Thursday, and
the Defender will go down with her. The steel
boom will be finished tomorrow and will be used
The delay over the blocks gave the opportunity OF
using the steel boom instead Of the wooden one
which was intended for use II the Columbia had
sailed before this time
As was anticipated by those who had been hgur-
Ing on the water line Of the Columbia the weignt
OF the rigging already set. to which. OF course ~
added the topmast which was set yesterday. mas
brought the hull down by the bow 10 withn three
inches Of the painted line: The stern mas also zone
I'D a little and the Columbia now rests In the water
pretty nearly The sllngs for the boom are
nearly all I'm place. all the backstays are up, ana
there Is little more standing rigging TO set up ~
will take only short time 10 put the nam gan
I'm place. and the crew will quickly bend on the
sails.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
4 TIMELY SHOT.
,oper Ayres in The Century Magazine

James cooper Ayres III Ine century Magazine.
Mr.. Webb Hayes to whom ] referred "A moment
ago once participated In little bear episode that
very narrowly missed putting the White House in
mourning. Hayes, then youngster. hunting
deer with General Crook but had strayed from the
main party, unattended except by colored cavalry
man named Hawkins. In the course ii their wan
derings they accidentally found a bear hole The
ambition TO Kill a bear captured Hayes. He did not
know much about killing bear, but the first thing
evidently was 10 find out whether Bruin was re-
ceiving that day SO Hayes stood guard while
Hawkins took peep into the cave which was some
ten feet up the bank. Hawkins presently dropped
down, with eyes like searchlights'
He's dar sure 'nough. Marsa Webb"
This was encouraging, but the bear was comfort
able and declined to give up his nap. Then these
two enthusiasts proceeded throw stones into the
hole from a distance OF only dozen feet. Hawkins
nnally landed one that hurt. and the bear came
"a-running," with roar that took half n dozen
shades out Of Hawkins's face. There was nothing
70 DO but shoot and Hayes shot, and fortunately
his backbone. $50 ' dreaming
As hunters generally calculate upon putting some
thing IKE pound Of lead into a grizzly before no
succumhs, and as this one could easily have ca eten
up both Hayes and Hawkins II he had had another
uarkably good one. ~