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The times., 1899-01-19
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Captain and Mrs Dckins entertained at
dinner last night complimentary to their
house guest. Miss Susie Southwick. of New
York. The table was decorated with guam
titles of pink roses and the guests seated
around it included Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Ramsay. Lieutenant and Mrs. Reamey,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Sutherland and Major
George II. Hopkins.
Washington society betakes itself to the
Grand Opera House these days and nights
with an enthusiasm that leaves no room
for doubt as to the popularity of vaudeville
as a fad.
Mrs. Mckinley and party of young
people occupied two boxes at the matinee
yesterday, the guests including Miss Mabel
Mckinley, the Misses Barber. Miss McWil-
liams Mr.. James Barber and Mr.. James
Mckinley. together with number of their
friends. The Vice Presidents family were
in another box, Mrs. Hobart having with
her. besides her young son, several lady
friends.
The times., 1899-01-19

Secretary and Mr.. J. addison Porter Nlr and
Mr. David j. I'M, Mr. \. \. Adcc. Mr.. stanley
Matthews. Mrs. Justice Nilcr, Mai. Gen. and NlrS
Nelson \. Mile, and Mis- Miles, Col. and MrS r.
\ Bingham, tie Speaker and Mrs. Reed, Adt.
Gen ~. {. C"rliu. Solicitor General and Mrs. ].
X. Richards. Senator and Mrs. VI. A. Hanna.
Brig. zen and Mr.. !. VI. Wilson and Miss Wal
ler Capt. Charles l.. MoClwley. Capt. !. &.
Gilmore. ir.. MAJOR and Mrs. Henry O. : IIciS-
tind. Rear Admiral and MR. John \. Howell.
Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood. Lieut.. Col. Marion f.
Mars. Lieut.. Col. Francis Mipher Brig. Gen. and
Mr.. j. &. Gilmore and Miss Gilmore, Hon. and
Mr. join Sherman, Ilor. GoGrg. ;. Boutwell,,
Hon. \. II. Garland. Hon. and Mr. Wayne Mac
Nclah and Mis- MacYclgh. Hon. John \. KasSon,
Hon John Bigclow and Miss Bigcl0W, Hon. Hill
iary \. Herbert. Mr.. and Mrs. Micpu. Nr-. Grant
Nr aud Mn. Sartotis, Hon. and Mrs. John W
Poster. Mrs II. l. Johnston and Miss Kennedy
Mr.. ". G. Moore and Miss Moore. Mr.. and Mrs
T. stanley Brown. Mr.. and Mrs J. Russell! Young
Senator and Mr5. Redicld Proctor. senator and
Nrs. :. -. Elkn-, Mrs. Sheridan, Hon. and Mrs
John G.. NiCOlIy. Miss Mabel Mckinley, the
Mi--,-- Barber and Miss New illiams.
The times., 1899-01-19
The Presidential Party.

Promptly at o'clock the Marine Band,
which with the band of the Fourth Artil-
lery furnished the music of the evening,
heralded the approach of the Presidential
party. who descended the stairway led by
Colonel Bingham and Captain McCauley.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley, follow
ed by the members of the Cabinet and
their wives passed into the Blue Room,
where the ladies took their positions, all
standing with the exception of Mrs. Nc
Kinley, who seated herself on one of the
blue and gilt couches that defined the re-
ceiving line.
Her gown. which was unusually becom
ing and in striking contrast TO her aceus-
toned toilets of white or light tinted sat
ins. was a princess train OF black velvet
with side tiounces of point lace. With her
collar OF diamonds she wore long chain
of pearls and a white ostrich tip was fas-
tened with a diamond pin TO her simply
ccifed hair
Mrs Hobart was regal in old rose satin
with panels of rich ivory lace. Diamonds
flashed on her handsome neck and a white
aigrette adorned her hair.
Mrs Hay wore stately train of emerald
velvet, the bodice made with elegant sim
plicity and finished about the shoulders
with soft touches of lace.
Mrs Gage, watermelon pink velvet, the
skirt seams outlined with bands CT flashing
silver. and with diamonds flashing on her
| corsage and hair.
Mrs Griggs. La France pink satin. with
| a corsage of Parma violets and a necklace
from which blazed diamond star.
Mrs. Smith, turquoise velvet veiled with
point lace; diamonds and pearls.
Miss Long wore Dresden silk of cameo
| tints and a miniature set with pearls hung
| from a narrow white ribbon around her
neck. Neither Mrs. AIger nor Miss Viii
| son were in line
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East Room Decorations.


Tho East Room was a jungle of palms
massed at every conceivable point. The
great scintillating chandeliers were
wreathed with asparagus, and the columns
were twined with smilax ropes and decor
ateq with palm sheavcs. From the central
chandelier in the Blue Room were strung
garlands of smilax to each corner of the
walls. each twinkling with tiny electric
lights in bulbs Of red. white and blue
The same loyal lights shone from huge
pyramid Of ferns under the chandelier. and
the mirror rests were banked with pink
roses. Magnificent mounds of cut flowers
and pOtted aZaiias and poinsetta blossoms
blOomed in every room, and the mirrors
We're veiled with vines.
\ number Of diplomats passed down the
line, the first to shake hands with the
President being the RussiGn Ambassador
who was accompanied by several gentle
men Of his suite. His costume was Of
black broadclOth, ornamented elaborately
with brass buttons. and on his breast gilt
tered several jeweled decorations.
The Chinese Minister, in a sober COM
bination OF dull red and saffron brocade
followed. and later the British Ambassa-
dor made his appearance. He was accom-
panied by Lady Pauncefote. whose white
Powered satin was ablaze with diamonds.
tue same IeNeis fastening the dlSrette III
her hair.
Brilliant Scene.
When the greater number OF the guests
had been received and passed on into the
East Room the scene almost equalcd in
brilliancy that OF the diplomatic reception
last week. Diplomats mingled with the
Senators. Representatives, Justices, and
Judges, and they, with officers of the
army and navy who were present, lent the
~equired dash of color TO relieve the Gus
tomary black of the evening suits OF the
civilians. The effect was heightened,
Of course by many elaborate and beautiful
gowns.
The Invited Guests.
The following composed the list of in
vired guests:
hr and Mrs. Charles 6. Albert, Mr. and Mrs.
| \. : Ayrcs. CHIEF Justice and Mrs. Alvey, Miss
Alvey. Assistant Secretary Alvey 4 Adec Assist
| ant Secretary and Mrs. Charles II. Allen Miss
| Allen, Mr.. Bryant L. Avery, Mr. II. y. Adams,
| Mr. and MIS-. w. Il. Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs II. II.
| Atherton, ir.. Mr.. and Mrs. j. DE Witt Arnold.
| Miss Florie Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Aches0n. Mr..
| and Mrs.. A. B. Anderson, Mrs. Abbott, Miss Flor
The times., 1899-01-19

The second of the series of state recep-
tions with which the President and Mrs.
Mckinley have so auspiciously inaugurated
the social year of 1889 was held at the
Executive Mansion last night when the
members of the United States Supreme
Court AMI their families. together with
great number of other men and women of
political and social prominence. were en-
tertained. There were fewer present than
at the diplomatic reception which preceded
the one of last night, probably owing TO
the threatening weather indications early
in the evening but that fact only served
to lessen the crush and make the occasion
the more enjoyable.
The clouds which had hung 50 gloomiiy
over the city were completely dispelled by
o'clock however. ami the historic White
House never looked more picturesque, the
mellow illumination of the big portico
blending with the food OF moonlight which
surrounded it. the ugiiness OF the awning
covered walk transformed into soft beauty
under the star-gemmed sky and the entire
building standing out in bold relief. 1t
was a typical White House reception night.
The arrangements for the reception OF
the guests were the same as those made by
Secretary Porter for previous like occa-
sons Captain Dubois, the chief usher at
the White House had erected. in the main
corridor stands where the coats, hats and
wraps of the guests were checked as soon
as they arrived. and there was no trouble
nor delay. Men and maids We're at hand
TO attend to every want of those who were
being entertained by the President and
Mrs. Mckinley. The attendants We're kept
busy however. and by $50 o'clock there
was hardly more than good moving room
in the principal apartments OF the first
floor.
The times., 1899-01-19
echind the Line.

The guests invited by the President and
Mrs. Mckinley to stand behind the line
included the Vice President and guests,
the diplomatic corps. the members of the
Cabinet and their guests, the families and
guests of the United States Supreme Court.
and the following.
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Mt clintwocd on business Monday and

lat Clintwocd on business Monday and
Tuesday.
| Floyd Powers. OF Bucu, aud Miss Ally
Sutherland, Of Strafton, we're uniied ~
marriage at the residence OF The bride
uncle, Mr. George Blair, Of Siratton,
TUESDAY evening. Wednesday morning
the happv couple accompanied by friends
and relatives, set out Tor the home Of the
bridegroom's parents and while on their
Journey the brides horse got into nest
of yellow jackets, which caused the horse
TO throw her and considerably injure her.
s. D. Sutherland and Bro. are doing a
thriving business merchandising at lhis
place.
James W. BauselI, editor ofthe Lebanon
News, was at Clintwovd this week in the
interest of his paper.
C. r. Nunley, of Washington county,
is doing business for lumber company
in this vicinity.
Mr.. John Williams, of Norton, is on the
sick list this week. He Is at the residence
of James H. Powers, his boarding place
when on business here.
Mr. II. j. Ayers, of your town, was
unanimously nominated ut Clintwood
Tuesday He very gracefully accepted
the nomination in neat little speech
which we think was well received by those
present. Gcn1 X. A. Ayers also delivered
n fine speech, which was listened 10 with
rapt attention by the entire audience.
OBSERVER.
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An Associated Press disnatch fr,

An Associated Press dispatch from
Rennes 10th inst. says: Captain
Dreyfus continues in good spirits
and his health is fairly satisfactory
although the stomach troubles still
cling to him. Nine. Dreyfus visitef
her husband today and came away
looking cheerful. She spent abou,
an hour with him. Most of his wax
ing hours are passed in reading cor
respondence and Paris literary re-
views. He is under the same disci
pline as prior to the trial and is al.
lowed exercise daily in the prison
yard.
A canvass screen is now hung
across the court yard to prevent him
being seen from the windows of
houses adjacent and to prevent pho
tographers getting snapshots of him.
A guard Of forty soldiers is posted in
the prison yard beneath his window
and sentry with loaded rifle and
fixed bayonet is stationed on the wall
overlooking the second court yard
where he takes his exercise.
The government commissioner
attached to the council of revision
may possibly finish the report on the
Dreyfus case before Monday. In the
event the council Of revision will give
decision regarding the merits of the
appeal that day on the following day
the cabinet will decide whether
measures of clemency advisable. The
Liberte announces on good authority
that the government will not convoke
the chambers until December, on the
ground that the deputies could not
sit legally while the senate is acting
as high court.
Generals Roget and MERCER have
offered, on the part of the army, to
demand from President Loubet, the
pardon Of Captain Dreyfus if the
Jewish committee will drop the mat
ter. and on the condition that Drey-
fus sh all live away from the large
cities OF France for three years.
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ton, that he came here to cast his
vote and work for Judge Duncan,
that in him he always found a friend
as true as his father, that he was not
personally acquainted with MIR. Car
ter, yet the first time he ever saw
him he was going mp and down this
country in the interest OF democracy,
and that if Mr.. Carter had been the
nominee he would have done his best
to help elect him, that if he was
elected he would use all his power in
performing the duties of the office to
the best of his ability, that he
heartily endorsed the resolution
adopted by this convention and would
leave no stone unturned to lead the
party to victory and urged all demo
Gratis to unite with him and work for
the success Of the party.
The convention then adjourned.
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FROM STONEGA.
Correspondence of The Big Stone Gap posr.

Correspondence of The Big Stone Gap Posr.
An old saying that a rolling stone
gathers no mOJs is as true to-day al
when the proverb was written.
Some Of the rolling stones who
had been here long enough to gather
little moss took a notion a few
weeks ago that they would increase
their fortune in another field, and
started Oft on seductive offers. They
are now beating their way back. and
have written their chums who re-
manned here to stay here, as they
have been sadly deceived, and hone
to get back to earn little money for
Xmas.
j. I. Hopkins and ID. Duffy made
creditable showing in passing
through the various ranks from Page
to Knight in the Castle Hall of Sto-
mega Lodge No. 1913, X. of p, on
last Tuesday evening. and having
been found obedient to their obliga-
lions were created Pythian Knights,
and are enrolled on the Lodge roster
as brave men.
The Stonega Hotel stock, the par
value of which is 100, is now quoted
at 1l2t.
Government bonds steady.
There is talk of building $50 ovens
towards Mud Lick, if sufficient brick
IAN be contracted for to warrant be-
ginning the work at once, and if not
IN additional 60 ovens will be built
% the present plant here in operation.
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LEGISLATIVE
Convention Nominated Mr.
Ayers by ACclamation.
correspondence Of The Big Stone Gap Posr.

Correspondence OF Inc Zig stone Jap Posr'
DwALE, Va. Sept. 14.-The Dem
ocrats of the Legislative district com
posed of the counties of Wise, Dick
enson and Buchanan, met in conven.
tion at Clintwood on Tuesday, the
18th.
The meeting was well attended,
and the proceedings were harmonious.
w. b. Kllbourn was elected perm
anent chairman and Frank NJ. Bev-
erly, secretary.
Upon the roll-cal of the counties
by secretary II. G. Wells, of Wise,
presented the name of Harry j. Ayers,
of Big Stone Gap, to the convention.
This nomination was seconded by
Russell S. McFall The nomination
was unanimous. a committee was
appointed to inform Mr.. Ayers of his
nomination. lie appeared before the
convention and delivered short, but
pointed speech, which was listened to
with respectful attention. General
K. a. Ayers, who was present. was
called on for speech and during the
thirty minutes he occupied the floor,
he arraigned the trusts and combines
in a mastery manner, and showed in
a clear, lucid manner the evils of
these gigantic concerns. Mr.. Ayers
is clear, forcible and logical speaker.
There is some talk of an independ- |
ent candidate coming out. 1t is un-
derstood that the republicans will
make no nomination for the House of |
but will indorse an indie
pendent candidate if there should be
)ne.
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PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Bullet Pierced a Young Mans
Hand Just as He Raised it
Above His Head.

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY, Sept. l5-Adam
Breedon, Young man of Scripp's Fork,
Lee county, Va, met with a peculiar acct.
dent Monday. He was walking in the
woods with a lady friend, when he raised
his hand to explain something to her, and
at that moment shot was heard and a
bullet pierced his hand. The wound is
not very serious. The young man sup
poses that he was shot by stray ball
from some hunters gun.
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WISE DEPARTMENT.
CHAs. 7. KILGoRE. Editor.
Local and Otherwise.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Flanary am
little son, Dixon. left Saturday even
ing for Cincinnati, where they vii
buy new stock of fall goods.
Miss Lizzie Baker, of Nasbie, Va.
spent Monday with her sister, Mrs
r. d. Baker at this place.
Rev. G.. w. Kilgore moved int
his new home on Nottingham Avenue
last week.
Miss Laura Kilgore, after spending
a week at her grandparents at Fer.
nadia, returned home Saturday.
Miss Matte Kilgore, of Coeburn,
is visiting relatives at this place this
week.
j. w. Bausell, OF the Lebanon
News, was here this week. Mr..
Bausell is contemplating the estab-
lishment of a newspaper at this place.
Mr.. Hull is putting in the new iron
fence around the court house square
Aunt Mamie Neil, an aged blind
lady, who has been i'll for some time,
died at the home of David Smith on
last Friday and was buried Saturday.
l.. G. Scott was up from Norton
Sunday.
r. L. Kilgore spent Sunday with
his family at this place and returned
to Clintwood Monday.
Rev. L. O. Adams filled his regular
at Coeburn SUNDAY last.
c. II. Kilgore is having his new
residence painted, which adds greatly
to the appearance of his property.
VIII Cecil, Of Jacksonville, is
in the city. Mr.. Cecil will move his
family to this pla'e soon.
Rev. \aught, who conducted a |
series OF meetings ut this place last
week, returned to his home at Big
Stone Gap Saturday.
Mr.. Frye. the engineer on the
r. r., is moving his family
nto the house on the corner of Main
md Spring streets, recently vacated
y &. G. McElroy.
Little Ruth Adams has been quite
lex for several days.
Mrs. Orpha Bradley, who underwent
very severe operation last week, is
lowly improving.
Geo. G. McElroy and family left
ast week for their new home near
'linchpolt. Mr.. McEiroy and his
stimable family will be greatly miss
d by their host Of friends at this
lace.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

THOSE must be import reasons that
induce President Mckinley to confde
the command of an army of $4,000
to a mere brigadier general, when
three major generals are available.
Otis may be good man to command
a small force, but the conviction is
growing that he is not big enough
for his place.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

GEN. LAwToN, who led the advance
against the Filippinos last summer,
is now quoted as declaring that
"what we want is to stop this occurs
ed war. 1t is time for diplomacy;
time for mutual understandings"
That is what some noted Englishmen
told King George III, but the King
could not see it until too late.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

A startling incident, Of which Mr.. Johr
Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject, il
narrated by him as follows: II was in &
most dreadful condition. Ny skin was al.
most yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated
pain continually in Lack and sides, nc
appetite-gradually growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
up. Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bitcrs;' and to my great JOY and
surprise, the first bottle made a decided
improvement continued their use for
three weeks, and am now n we'll man.
know they saved my life, ard robbed the
grave of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only 30 cts, guaranteed,
at J. W. Kelly's drug store. 5
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

A YOUNG lady shouted through the
telephone to her father who was in
his office down town, says an ex-
change: Help. Help! there's man
in the house, what shall do?" The
father who was in bad mood of
temper, yelled back to her: "Shut
the door and catch him. you'll never
have another such chance"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

Our good friend, A. d. Litton. was
a delegate from Lee to the conven-
ton here last Thursday. An effort
was made to get him to allow his
name to go before the convention, but
he would not consent. This district
does not afford better men than Mr..
Litton, but it seems too great a sac
rifice Tor him to enter politics.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

Now that the Carter people have
gained control G. the furnace at this
place it is the belief of many that
they will take step immediately to
put it in blast. Also that both fur.
naces will be repaired and the capac.
ity Of each increased to $50 tons of
pig iron per day. This will add
much to the growth of Big stone
Gap. and we trust that it is all true.
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Bucklen's Arnlca SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chiblain-
Corns and all Skin Eruptons, and posi-
tive ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by j. W. Kelly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

AYERS for the Legislature and
Bruce for the Senate. How does that
strike the voters of Wise county?
Better men could not have been
chosen.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

lF the latest utterances of Andrew
Carnegie are correctly reported, this
administration cannot retained even
coaling station in his affections.
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FROM BUCU.
Correspondence Of The Big stone Gan Pos,

'Io"u""ce OF me Dig Stohe Gap Posr.
brcu, Va, Sept. l6.-Instead Of over
fourteen hundred" dollars being stolen
from Mr.. James II. G. Rasnick at Mr..
ueorge Musick's some time since, il was a
i'ttle over fourteen dollars, as Mr.. Rasuick
informed us and We think stated In our
'"st. We suppose the word hundred
got into print accidentally.
Col. j. B. Richmond, Of Gate CITY. was
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

Now that soldiers of the volunteer
regiment are mustered out, and can
no longer be courtmartialed for telling
what they know, the truth about
Otis incapacity is beginning to come
out.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

Our friend, Mr.. II. j. Ayers, re-
ceived the legislative nomination by
reclamation at Clintwood. He is in
the fight to win, now, and if he
doesn't win it won't be his fault.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

IT would have been impossible for
this Senatorial district to have nom
mated a stronger man to make the
race than Hon. r. p. Bruce. He is
a man liked by every one, both friend
and foe, and will do his whole duty
in carrying the democratic banner to
victory.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

The Big Stone Gap High School is
progressing very nicely. The enroll
ment this year is larger than any
previous year in the history of the
school. therefor, the rooms are very
much crowded. A larger school
building is needed badly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

The Republicans will hold their
Senatorial convention at this place
Oh Friday OF this week. 1t Is thought
by many that Hon. Ii. l.. Rollins, of
Coeburn, will be the nominee. We
are afraid everything will be har-
monious and there won't be any split
in the party. See!
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21

The postoffice named Stop, in Sui
Ivan county, Tenn, will carry out
its name. 1t has been ordered by the
poStmaster-general that after Sep
TENDER 18th, it shall be stopped.
The discontinuance of the office was
due 10 the small business transacted.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-09-21
RATES OF ADVERT IsiNG.

The above rates are for standing ADVERTISE.
ments only.
~rLocAL ADVERTISEMENTS will be charg.
ed for at the rate Of cents per line for each
incertion.
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s. S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

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poison out Of the system and rid Of il entirely Hence &
disease while other remedies only shut the poison
constantly undermining the constitution. Our
places within the reach OF ALL We give all necc,
charge, and the the
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