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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14
TIE GREAT RACE.
Star Pointer ON tho First Heat and Joe
Patchcn the Last 1wo-star Pointer
VIII Never Race Again.

NEW YORK, Sept. Fifteen thou.
sand enthusiastic spectators were at
the Empire City trotting track We'd
nesday to see the great race between
the star PAGERS, Star Pointer, Joe
Patchen, John r. Gentry and Search
light.
In the betting rings there was a
surging crowd only too anxious to bet
100 to so on Star Pointer against the
field, until pool selling was stopped by
the local authorities
Star Pointer won the first heat.
beating Joe Patchen by neck. Time:
2:O4H.
In the second heat Joe Patchen won
BY length. Time: 2:o2X, the fastest
mile made in q race this season.
There was a rush to cover amongst
the spectators who recognized that
the old time pacing king was to be de-
throned. and they made no mistake.
Al soon as the word was given Joe
Patchen started out to complete his
victory, and he did 1t in most eff
fectual manner. Star Pointer broke
so badly that he was distanced and
John r. Gentry was utterly unable to
compete with the horse that he beat at
Rochester, and which beat him at
Goshen. The time of the last heat
was o:o44. 1t WAS announced that
Star Pointer would never race again.
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SCATTERED THE REBELS.
OF Rctrcsting Fiiiplnos, Capturing
Seven Prisoners

MANILA, Sept. Capt. butler with
three companies of the Sd infantry, a de-
tachment of cavalry and one gun while
reconnoitering, met body OF rebels
mt San Rafael. The Americans scatter
ed the enemy and captured seven pris-
oners, FIVE rifles and 800 rounds of am
munition. They also destroyed the
rice stored in seven warehouses
The rebels are supposed to belong
to the command of Gen. Pho. del Pillar,
who, with his main force. retreated to
the north. Reconnaissance will be con-
tinucd, following the rebels towards
Maasin.
The transport Newport will convey
to the United States the 18th regiment,
the last company of the signal corps
volunteers, the Nevada cavalry and va
rious discharged soldiers.
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SECRETARY ROOTS VIEWS.
IT. Thinks the Government for tho Philip
pines Must Cover tho Individual
Needs OF Each Is n Il.

WAsniSGToN. Sept. S.--The cabinet
meeting Friday was devoted almost
entirely to a discussion of the local
governments which will be established
in the Philippines on the cessation OF
hotilities. Secretary Root has given
the matter much thought and his
views as expressed were re-
ceivcd with approval by all
of the members present. lie pointed
out that system OF government which
would be suited to the people of Luzon
would hardly do for some of the other
islands where the inhabitants were
far less advanced. A member OF the
cabinet in speaking of the matter said
that Secretary Root displayed broad
craftsmanship and a knowledge OF the
social and economic conditions Of the
isiaudR
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The Jury DISAGREED.

DARrEN, Ga, Sept. s.-The jury in
the case OF the state against Henry
Delegal. charged with assault upon n
white woman, and whose arrest caused
the recent serious disturbances be-
tween the whites and the blacks in
this county, was out from six o'clock
Thursday evening until nine o'clock
Friday morning when Judge Sea-
brooke, being informed that there was
no chance for verdict, delared a mis-
trial lie appointed next Wednesday
as the day for another hearing. Henry
Delegal will be retired with the other
memb bers of his family who are charged
with the murder OF Deputy Sheriff
Townsend.
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THE DEWEY ARCH.
Sections of tho Columns Wh'ch for" i"r'
Of 1t Were Placed In Position In
New York on Friday.

New YORK. Sept. 1o.-The National
Sculpture society Friday submitted
plaps to the building commissioner Tor
the erection at Broadway and fifth
avenue of the Dewey arch. the esti'
mate cost being Se6, 800 Sections OF
the columns which form part OF the
Dewey arch were put in place Friday
morning, and one of the colonnades is
half Nd The top of the arch Will be
in ulace in few days. The figures OF
the admirals for the arch are now prac-
tically completed, and first OF them
will be taken up to the arch Friday.
They average about 10 feet in height
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ORDERS WAR SUPPLIES.
Eng aud Preparing 70: iiost'l't.e' Not
withs'antln. Reports to the Con-
,rAry-.itu.tion at Pretoria

LONDON, Sept l2-The activity IN
tie war and admiralty Offices contin'
ues, though there is nothing new re-
garding the TrAnsvaal situation. IL Is
said that orders nave been sent &c
America for light iron Orders and
bridging sections for proOab.e { use in
South Africa. Transports are moving
to the docks, preparatory TO embark
ing troops.
PRETORIA. Sept. II. Excitement pre-
walls here pending the decision of the
cabinet. Secretary Of State Heitz has
left the city for Johannesburg and
Cape town. The Likelihood OF war is
much discussed. The coming of Brit
ish troops is not regarded as meaning
war, but merely as making up for the
paucity OF troops in south Africa,
much commented upon during the past
mont h.
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A POLITICAL CRIME.
-Esterhazy Civ His vi VS.
Other Comments

BERLIN. Sep. - Il e Dreyfus YER
let causes a feeling almo' o stupetac-
ION in Berlin. l. had been hooed that
he statement Of the Re,chsanzciger
eminating directly from Emperor
VILLAIN, would have rendered impos-
ible the repetition of what IS deScrio-
as ''onc of the greatest judicial and
'olitica crimes of the age"
1t is universally agreed that the sec
nd verdict is grave political blum
er, a violation of the laws of clvlllza-
ion. and an act OF moral cowardice
shich the world viii find ii difficult to
'ardon. The German press unan-
nously Gescries the verdict as coward
2 and impoiitic, not to say criminal
he Cologne Gazette says: ut Is
owardly verdict, in the barbarous
prit of the middle ages. by this
rime the judges have imposed line
I debarka,ion lctwcen France ana
ne rest of the world which. although
/. will not prevent diplomatic inter
curse and stay the common exchange
{ products, will, according to all
he notions of right. justice. honor,
olerance and ethics. which the civil
.ed world bears with it in the 9O,h
entury fo-m a barrier only 10 be re-
1oved by time and laborious effort"
he other leading journals comment
pom the verdict in similar strains.
lERlIN, Sept. H. 1t is rumored that
committee composed OF leading man
facturers here is being formed for the
rarpose of preventing German partici-
ation in the Paris exposition of 1000.
LONDON, Sept. - Maj. Esterhazy
ommented Sunday on the verdict in
he Drcyfus case, saying Dreyfus was
Justly condemned as the inevitable re-
ult of the evidence collected by Gen.
dercicr. This, according to Ester
,azy, bore convection TO the
minds of the judges, and he added.
he court-martial, Following tn"
previous finding declared Drcyfus
,uilty and me innocent. Continuing,
Istehazy said: Il believe the sentence
,as in accordance with an understand
nth the government. Dreyfus Is IN 4
o.;,;o,, IN cl Inn n y, ductiOn of his
entencc by one.half The whole 6u,i-
'ess was farce, arranged in advance,
md doubtless he will soon be liber-
ated.
LONDON. Sept. 12.-Thc afternoon
newspapers of this city Monday are
unanimous in their denunciation of
the verdict in the court-martial OF
Capt. Alfred DreyiuS and they TEEN
with abuse of the system "produc'ng
such a decision"
NEW YORK. Sept. Prom many
pulpits sunday the verdict of the Drcy-
fus court-martial was denounced m un-
measured terms British dclcsatca 10
the Internal ional Congress OF Congre-
pationalists, who attended services in
Plymouth church, Broo,llyn. adopted
resolutions. recording their amazement
at the result of the trial, and members
of the congregation adopted rcsolu'
tions OF similar tenor.
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TIE BOER SIDE.
Fasi Kruger, Prssident OF the South Afri-
can Republic. Tells What IL Causing
the Trouble.

NEW YORK, Sept. SIN response TO
message asking the real cause Of the
present trouble between Great Britain
aud the South African republic, Presi-
dent Paul Kruger replies as follows:
II gladly accede to your request to
put The Boer side before the American
public. The present agitation against
this republic emanates partly from
certain section of British residents to
whom the existence of the republic.
which embraces the most hourishing
parts OF South Africa, is a standing
eye sore and who suffer from the pre-
vailing jingo mania, partly also from
mining capitalists who, not content
with having here the best mining laws
in the world. wish also to have com.
pletc control of all legislation and ad-
ministration.
"The franchise voting question was
taken up by England because it was
thought the republic would not yield
on that point. Now that the altered
franchise does not materially differ
from the American-it is in many re-
spects easier--the agitation has be-
come worse. The object clearly is the
destruction Of our republic and the
complete control of the richest mines in
the world.
THE press, entirely controlled by
capitalists, spreads unprecedented mis-
representations and rejudice through
out the world against the Boer repub-
lie.
1--WE are determined to defend to the
utmost the freedom and sclf-govern.
ment for which our people have shed
blood in every part of South Africa.
Though we have no such powerful
friends as you proved to Venezuela
end to other republics, we have strong
faith that the cause of freedom and re-
will triumph in the end"
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No News from tho Revelation.

WASHINGTON, Sept S-Neither the
state department nor the navy depart
ment has had further advices from any
official source regarding the impending
revolution in Venezuela The advices
received at the Venezuela legation
contradicting the reports Of threaten
ing trouble in Venezuela have been
communicated to the two departments,
but the Detroit meanwhile has sailed,
and, going direct to Laguayra, there
will be no opportunity to intercept it
even were it regarded expedient to do
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A Putse foran Injured Gunner.

GIBRALTAR, Sept. l2.-l'efore sailing
fron here sunday afternoon FOR New
York. Adm. Dewey and the officers Of
the United States cruiser Olympia.
presented f30 to Petiiatt, the gunner
Of the British battle ship Devastat on,
who. while the war ship was firing the
salute n the honor of the arrival Of
the American admiral, September 4,
had mis- hand sha tered by the cxplod-
ing of charge which he was ramming
home. Pettiatt's arm has been ampu-
lated.
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Thirteen New Cases.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept The
state board of health here Thursday
reports 1S new cases Of yellow fever at
Key West. w. Hunt Harris, state SEN
ator from Monroe county, and son-in-
law of DR.. j. c. Porter, state health Of
ficer, being among the number. There
have been no deaths. No new cases
are reported at Miami.
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Not Oppo.ed to tho War.

DEs MONIES, Ia. Sept l0.-The Iowa
Christian church convention Friday
laid on the table resolution opposing
the Philippine war. The committee
after a long contest, reported a very
mild resolution. some of the members
demanding that it be made to yigor-
ously condemn the present war. But
as a compromise the mild one was pre-
sented and promptly tabled.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14
se.stor Hsveridge Calls on Mckinlsy.

WASHINGTON, Sept. S. Senator Bev-
eridge, of Indiana, who has recently
returned from the Philippines called
at the white house Thursday and had
a inference with President Mckinley.
The conference lasted nearly two
hours. and while Mr.. Beveridge de-
clined to disc. ose its nature, it is un-
derstood to have been with reference
10 the conditions in the Philippines.
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Braxll's Independence.

Rio DE JANEIRo, Sept. S-Brazil
Thursday celebrated the nth anniver-
sary of the proclamation of its indepen-
dence. President Campos SALES re-
ceived the diplomatic corps at o'clock
in the afternoon and afterward re-
ceived the officers of the army and
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ATLANTA, Ca. Sept ls.--Mrs. David
Eichberg, Of this city. who recently
s,.r,ed a movement to raise fund
among American Jews for the purpose
Of presenting a handsome sword 10
Cant. Alfred Dreyfus, convicted Tor
treason toward the French govern
ment received a letter from Nine.
Drevfus In which she said the captain
could not accept sword from sne
American peopla
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Tho MARYLAND Republican Ticket.

BALTIMORE. Sept. THE Maryland
state republican convention Wednes-
day nominated the following state
ticket: Governor, Lloyd Lowndes. OF
Allegheny county; controller, Philip
L. Goldsborough, Dorchester; attorney
general, ex-Congressman John V. L.
Findlay, Baltimore.
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p..d ofr,u., for s4o.ooo.ooo.

ST. LOUIS, Sept IA deed of trust
for $40, 600, 900 was filed in ST. Louis
Wednesday by the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain & Southern Railroad Co.,
the Metropolitan Trust Co., of New
York, and Robert b. Hutchinson being
named as trustees The deed is filed
to protect the company's bond hold
ers. The revenue stamps on it cost
200 600.
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MARIETTA. O.. Sept. II There Is
great excitement over striking tre-
mendous big oil well. the first one 1T
Newport. above this city. The well
can not be controlled and is COOL for
thousand barrels a day. Oil men are
Hocking to it.
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A Polycsmi.t Zen enced.

SALT LAKE. Utah, SepS lo-Heoer
K. Grant was arraigned before Judge
Norrell Friday afternoon on the charge
of polygamy to which. by his attorney.
Franklin s. Richards. he pleaded
guilty. Judge Norrell ordered that he
nav a fine Of sl0O or be imprisoned IN
the county jail one day for each dollar
thereof unpaid The fine was paid.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-14
Estsshazy May Como to the rnItsd States

LONDON. Sept. g. Count Esterhazy,
in an interview published here Friday
morning repeats his statement that ne
did everything by order Of Col. Sand
herr and his superior officers He says
that he will reveal oil after the trial
at Rennes Possibly he will 60 to the
United States to lecture. He declares
he will not return to France because
1t would mean immediate imprison'
mept
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T.. Adm farqui 10 >uccee Il Rr Adm
snmpson.

WASHINGTON. Sept L. The navy
department has dec ided to assign Rr.
Adm. Farquhar ia command the North
Atlantic station in place OF Er. Adm
Sampson. who will assume command
Of the BOSTON navy ward.
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NEw YoER. sept. l. The McGovern-
Palmer tout scheduled for 3 p N. Nom
lay at Tuckahoe. has been postponed
antil 3 p IN. Tuesday on account of
The threatening weather. II weather
conditions are not favorable Tuesday,
il will again be pos poned until Il clear
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syusroruea closed.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. S.-The gov
ernment officials of the province of
Kieff recently ordered the closing OF
30 synagogues and schools at Birdit-
chef, which is the center OF the jew
ish population of the southwest prov
;pees
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n, Adm P,ek.n Dies Of Apoplsxy.

Bosrox. Sept. s-Rr. Adm. Picken,
commander of the navy yard died OF
spoplexy at an early hour Friday
morning. lie was 69years old.
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tusulsh In Chicago High schools.

CHICAGO. Sept. Z. Spanish is TO be
taught in three OF Chicago's high
schools This was decided upon by
the board Of education Wednesday
NIGHT
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MuxcIE, Ind, Sept is--Robert He
YER, aged 80, and Mary Hiffer es, were
married Sunday for the fourth time.
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wom,n,unr.re plll RcIec ed.

MELBOURNE, Sept. THE legislative
council of Victoria Wednesday reject
ed the woman's suffrage bill.
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'Asg's Css didsts fer Psriisnsnt.
,"'bos, Sept a--Andrew Carnegie,
sad will be the next liberal can
['e Tor parlianspt for Sutherland
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-12

p. A. OFarrell in the Rossland Miner.
Butte has become the metropolis of
Montana and city of supreme import
ance. Johannesburg is the only other city
on the globe of equal interest to the COM
mercial and financial worlds. The life
blood of the worlds commerce being gold,
to johannesburg must be given the cred
it of supplying the most prolific stream
that has ever flowed from the bosom of
mother earth. Butte has enriched the
nation. too. with boards of gold and sill
yer dug out of its hills but it Is vast cop
per deposits that give it it's unique posi-
ton. The ebb and flow of its copper pro-
duction is watched in every metal and
money center on either continent. A Boer
and English war would probably shut off
for years the golden stream that flows
from South Africa, but such catastrophe
would not derange the commerce of the
world half as much as would result If the
great copper mines of Butte were sud-
denly rendered barren and unproductive.
Were the Butte mines to close down for
six months there would be a copper fam
inc in Europe and America. Every in
dustrial center on the globe would be af-
fected thereby to a revolutionary extent,
for Butte produces almost % per cent. of
the worlds copper. Butte is therefore an
industrial center whose fortunes are en-
twined, not with those of Montana alone,
but with the fortune of the whole COM
mercial and industrial world
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-12

the peoples food supply would be shut
off-which would mean the virtual end
of the human race-every factory in the
world would suspend, and every mer-
chant and professional man would be
entirely out of business. Indeed, it is
not easy to see how more than a small
fraction of mankind could live at all
with these two industries stopped long
enough to exhaust food supplies and
raw material.
But all this aside, the mining industry
is of vast importance in the develop
ment of new regions. Especially is this
true of mining for the more highly VAL
ued metals-those which represent large
value in comparatively small bulk
This is peculiarly manifest here in
Montana. This state possesses the most
magnificent and varied resources, in
Guiding agriculture But even this must
for a considerable time take second
place to mining, owing to the difficulty
and expense of reaching the world 9
markets with the products of the farm.
But the mineral wealth of the state
is Immediately available, and serves as
foundation to rest upon. while the
agricultural resources are being more
gradually developed. The mining in
dustry here-and Montana is typical of
nearly all new regions-serves the dou-
BILE purpose of sustaining the common
| wealth in primary way, and at the
same time aiding in the upbuilding of
| agriculture and all other industries that
| are subordinate to both.
Fortunately, the end of our mines is
nowhere in sight Long before they
fail if they ever do, Montana will have
| million people earning their liveli-
| hood on the farms and stock ranges
| to say nothing of the new railroads
! and factories that Will follow apace.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-12
Saw a Way to Make Money,

From Harper's Round Table.
A worthy American citizen, having
made fortune, Jared forth to see the
world. European business ways and
habits thoroughly Disguised this ner-
vously keen expert in money making
and he poured forth his scorn to some
friends he met in Paris. One of them,
knowing the ignorance of the old gen.
tleman on subjects without the circle
in which he had lived, yentured on a
Joke.
4 agree with YOU" he said. II agree
with you thoroughly. Why. do you
know, sir, I was last week in city
of 125,000 inhabitants-and l was over
come, sir-to find they hadn't a livery
stable in the city"
''No-you don't tell mel" answered
the victim. Gentlemen, see there,
Just consider that!' Then, jumping to
his feet, as the thought struck him.
why, gentlemen, a fortunes await
ing some one there! Where's the
place? What's the name of it?"
Venice said the joker.
Good! I'm tired of this place any
way. I'll go right down there to-mor-
row, and put little horse sense into
that town. Gentlemen, you're in this
good thing with me, if you choose"
They We're all in it and they invested
their friend with powers plenipoten-
tiary The story has no dramatic
point, save that it is a historic fact
that Venice was visited. No one ever
heard an account of that visit, but long
afterward no participant in the joke
could get within hailing distance of the
self-appointed pioneer of American en-
terprse.