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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-21
Burnt Leather
Gift Novelties

continue to command attraction
at the leather goods section, but
the assortment is becoming rap
idly broken. We quote a few of
the remaining articles as fol-
lows: Doilies, SOC each; cigar
cases, SIPS; picture frames,
$1.45; medicine cases, So; book
cases, So; kodak book, So; music
rolls, So and 1925; work bas-
kets, $3.50; center pieces, So,
ETC., etc. Better buy now, than
court disappointment later, If
you've a thought in this line.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-21
Leather Goods,
Purses. etc.

Leather articles, in whatever
form they may be, is something
every one has some use for, and
makes most serviceable and ac-
ceptable gifts.
IN PURSES we show seal, alli-
gator, Morocco and other Ieath-
ers, in various colors, shapes and
sizes.
THE PLAIN SORT are in COM
bination, and other styles priced
Csc, soc, Use, 81 and SIPS.
THE MOUNTED SORT are of
the same feathers and similar
styles to the plain ones, but have
pretty sterling silver corners
and other trimmings. Priced,
Use, 81, $1.25, $3.50, So, So and
81.
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES
of leather are substantial arti-
cles. Priced, $3.50 and So.
CARD CASES of leather.
Priced Use, 81 and $3.50.
LETTER CASES of leather;
gifts for men. Priced, soc and
UP to SO.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-21

tie for society, spending most of hel
time hunting.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-21

Smoke Ia Primerencia after your
Christmas Linner.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-21
MINE ACCIDENT
AT ANGELS CAM.
A Cave-ln Occurs at the Lightner
Company's Property,
BuryiEg -Four Workmen Beneath Tens Of
Rock and Broken Timbars.

Three of the Entombed Men Reach
ed by the Rescuing Party and
Found to be Alive, One Of Whom
Was Taken Out, but the Other
Two Not Yet Extricated-The
Fourth Man Not Pound, and is
Believed to be Dead.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
Wheat Will Be Wanted.


One thing seems to be quite sure
and that is, that while there are large
surplus stock of old wheat in this
country, there is going to be a de-
mand for every bushel. The price
has been held down by the absence Of
speculation, but there is seemingly
little danger Of its dropping below
the seventy-c cent mark. Foreign crop
conditions are mostly bad and are
getting worse with every report
Commercial authorities are estimat-
ing that the French harvest will fall
off perhaps 2O,OOO,OOO bushels from
last year. Our greatest competitor
in exports, Russia, is IN a bad way.
Estimates are freely made that the
crop will be 50, 100000 to 12O, OOO,-
600 bushels short of 1898, and the
rye crop is also poor in many prov
inces. Roumania, Italy, Bulgaria
and Spain are 7O,OOO,OOO bushels
short of last year, and midas crop,
harvested last March, fell IL 900, 900
bushels below the 1898 yield. The
Hungarian, German and Austrian
product will be good, but Hungary is
the only large exporter of these.
The estimates indicate falling off
of probably 2OO,OOO,OOO bushels in
the European and Indian crops. This
ought to be quite enough to keep up
the demand for orr surplus and per-
haps to advance prices very hand
somely. At any rate, it is difficult
to see how they can be forced lower.
-COurier Journal.
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tbe rules in order to restore to the MEM
hers of the House much of the powers now
held by the Speaker. il is likely That the
Committee on rules will he enlarged to
members chosen by the majority, ana
that the old rule will lie adopted requiring
tbe Sneaker to recognize the member first
claiming the floor Mr. Henderson faVofS
the changes.
4 rise Of two cents per pound in the
nrice of beef during the last two weeks
although the prices paid farmers for cattle
are about the same as those paid last ZEAL
has created a general demand in the cities
for some action TO break up the so-called
Seattle trust" This combination OF the
packers with headquarters, though not III
form trust, yet is ALE by contracts with
the railroads to crush out competition ana
control prices at which they buy and sell.
r. J. Spicer, of New York who has just
returned from a long stay in Cuba, says
that the vast majoiiiy Of the inhabitants
dislike us heartily and that the disappear
ance of the United States flag will be an
hour Of almost universal rejoicing. The
annexation sentiment, if it does exist, is
confined to very small minority. The
Cubans arc thankful to us for summing out
the Spaniards, but even the Improvements
we have made for them in sanitary ana
other matters are obnoxious, if they imply
that our stay is to he prolonged.
Officials of the Post Office Department
look for the most gigantic lobby ever
ORGANIZED to descend on Washington next
winter, to induce Congress to grant larger
conversation to the 10000 fourth-cl
Postmasters in the country. Their griev-
ances are quite numerous. They ask a
minimum salary Of 800 per year, an APP
preparation to enable them to hire clerks
and they also want pay for rent, light and
heat that they furnish the government.
They also claim that it is unjust to COM
pei them to buy their own stationary, and
not to allow them credit for letters can
celled at the depot or placed on trains at
their towns. at present they are allowed
100 per cent of the value of the first 500
of stamps they cancel, 90 per cent, OF the
next 800 worth, and 40 per cent of the
rest. If they do a business of $3.50 for
four successive quarters, the Office is rails
ed to Presidential rank. VIM. II. Thomas.
who is pushing the National League of
Fourth Class Postmasters, was dismissed
at La Grange. Mo-, for sending out circu-
lars asking contributions for this object.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

he would soon sweep the insurgents
from the field and bring order, peace
and security out of the chaos now
existing there. 1t would mean much
to President McKinley's political
prospects if he were given an import
ant command in the American army
of the Philippines; but 1t is hardly
probable that the petty jealousy ol
the regular officers over there VIII
ever allow the nations executive TO
make such a grand stroke of policy
as this. The same spirit that has
kept General Lee in the background
in Cuba is likely to hold the brave
Alabama soldier in subordinate
position in the Philippines, despite
his we'll known fitness Tor an import
ant command.-Rodnoke World.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
FROM CLEVELAND.

Correspondence Of The Big Stone Gap Post
CLEVELAND, Va, Aug. 2G.-Our school
commenced here last Monday with Rev
Campbell Johnson as principal and Mrs
Ada Wallace assistant. They were our
teachers last year and gave entire salts
faction so far as We can learn, and we
think the board wise and the people fort
innate in securing their services for the
present term.
Mrs. Ashbrook, whose illness we men,
toned before, still fingers on the brink.
John Harris, of our town, has bought a
quantity of popular timber of the Davis
Bros. on the Carter land in Copper ridge
near Reeds Valley, and is having it cut
and hauled to this place for shipment.
We are having very dry weather now,
and hot enough for anything this side OF
Cuba.
The death of Robert Hurt, son os A. F.
Hurt of Lebanon, was very sad one in
deed, and must have been most heart
breaking bereavement to his parents and
other near relatives. He was brought up
and educated with much care and solicit
tude upon the part of his parents, and was
a young man who might have made ii
bright mark in the world. But, alas, he
loved liquor and through its subtle infu-
ence the bright hopes of his parents and
his own present and future prospects are
submerged beneath the whirlpool of an
eternal aud fearful wreck The strangest
thing in this connection is that others
who are on the same road to ruin will not
take warning from such examples and re-
tract their course before they reach the
awful rapids from which there is no
escape. Will.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
Rev. S. B. Vaught.

1t is barely possible that the Meth
odist church at this place may lose
the services of its present pastor,
Rev. S. b. Vaught, next year.
This would not only be loss to
the church, but a genuine loss to the
town as well. Bro. Vaught has al
ways identified himself with the best
interests of the town during his stay
here and has done great deal Of
good. He has made his influence for
good felt in the home and in business
circles, and has brought about more
perfect unity of mind and purpose
among his people. He has worked
hard to build up his church and clear
it of debt, and with the courage Of
the prophets of old he has preached
against the vices of the day and de-
nounced the evil influences that are
weaving our young people away from
the church and God. lie has thrown
his whole soul into his work and has
made it success. He is very popu-
lar with our people, who appreciate
his numerous good qualities as man
and a Christian. In addition, he is
a splendid preacher, and a young
man of a brilliant mind with his
whole life-work before him.
Considering his experience as a
minister and the very large and i'm
portsnt field he has had to control, it
is due him to say that he has done
remarkably we'll, and the church here,
and the town generally, can not afford
to lose him and his excellent family.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
Joe Wheeler is There.

General Joe Wheeler has arrived
at Manila, and if he is not soon in
the thick of the fight with the Phil
ippins insurgents, it will not be his
fault. He is getting we'll along in
years; but his military ardor has not
been cooled and the muskets rattle
and lannon's roar are still sweet
music to his martial soul. Some
men take as naturally to the
fierce delights of war as ducks to
water survive its dangers, but by far
the greater number fall victims to
their warlike zeal and early find a
soldiers grave upon the CORY battle
field. General Wheeler has been one
of the few favored by the God of bat
ties, and before he was thirty years
old reached high command. Dur
ing the Civil War his genius was
recognized by the Confederate au,
thorities vino promoted him rapidly
until he reached the position OF
Lieutenant General.
AT Santiago he proved himself
once more a great military leader,
and not few Of his admirers South
and North now believe that II given.
General Otis placein the Philippines,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular correspondent

ARLINGTON, Aug. 27.-Although largely
increased expenditures will be necessary
to keep the army up to 10000 men, Sec
rotary Gage is confident that 10 trouble
will be found in providing the money.
The Treasury cash balance amounts to
STA 600 900 above the gold reserve, and
receipts are almost meeting the expend.-
lures. lie does not think an issue OF
bonds will be needed.
The Treasury Bureau of statistiGs has
issued a map showing the need OF an
Isthmian canal to accommodate the COM
merce of the United States. 1t shows
especially the routes followed by steam
ships in commerce between eastern and
southern ports of the United States and
Of Deatral and South America and the
| western coasts Gf this country. The
United States now has less than 10 per
cent. of the trade of the Pacific coast OF
South America.
Twelve y inch Sims Dudley dynamite
guns and ammunition are being loaded for
transportation to Manila by way Of the
Suez Canal Lieut.. Buchey, who is in
charge, has been ordered while on his way
to Manila. to inspect the mountain bat
tcrics used by England, France and Hol-
io,d -, Hon IVA rfa
Commissioner of immigration Powderly
has finally decided that Mr.. l.. NJ. Todd, a
British subject, who is now in the San
Francisco pest-house suffering from
leprosy, shall be sent back to the Hawaiian
Islands and confined in the leper colony
there.
When the Post Oaice Department ,poyes
into its new building on Pennsylvania
Avenue next month, its present quarters
will be transferred to the General Land
Office and the Indian Bureau. But as
there is no available appropriation for the
expenses of the transfer, those depart
ments are not likely to move until spring.
Indian Commissioner Jones has replaced
number of women superintendent of
Indian schools with men, reducing the
position Of the women. He thinks the
work of a superintendent too arduous for a
woman, as IL includes supervision of the
farming, herding Of cattle, garden work
and all the details of the management.
There are now but eight women occupying
such positions.
War Department officials are much
pleased with the success which las attend
ed the organization of the Porto Rican
Battalion of United States volunteers,
which is the first and so far the only one
of the kind in the United States army.
The officers are American, and say the
natives promise to make excellent soldiers
The Quartermaster's Department is
refitting three of the largest army trans
ports used in the West Indies, for use in
transporting the new regiments to Manila
They will be fitted with metallic folding
hunks, three in tier, with shower baths
and refrigerating apparatus for cold
storage. There will be hospital with an
operating room, isolation ward and diet
kitchen. Two six pounder rapid fire guns
will he mounted forward on the spar deck
and two aft
One of the first matters that will occupy
Congress will be the proposed revision of
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
THERE is a story current in Wash,

THERE is story current in Wash
ington, based on the records of the
Navy Department, that over 25 years
ago, at the time of the Nirginius
affair with Spain, Dewey asked the
privilege of capturing the Philip
pines. In view of the failure of
General Otis to finish his job. it is
unfortunate that he did not begin his
task about that time.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

The Sultan Of Suln, one OF the
Islands OF the Philippines, IS a
bigamist Of the worst type, and when
Mr. Roberts, Of Utah, takes his seat
in Congress next winter, it is on The
cards that he will introduce reso-
lutiop for an investigation of the
cause for the favoritism shown to the
Sultan in permitting him to hold on
to his wives.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

n MARYLAND preacher was startled
the other Sunday to see his young
hopeful id the gallery of the church
pelting the congregation with pea
nuts. Trying to express his disaprov-
al by frown, his tongue Glove to the
roof of his mouth when the boy called
out; "You tend to your preachin'
dad; I'll keep 'em awake"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

HoBsON, who is now at Manila,
has suggested to the Navy Depart
ment to establish yard of equipment
and repair at that place, but, unless
we intend to make our new acquisi-
ton the base Of operations for wars
with other nations, we will have no
use for navy yard at that place.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

Az exchange says young man IN
a neighboring town took a girl out
for a drive and she fell out of the
buggy and he drove for mile or two
before ne missed her. You can bet
your last penny such thing would
never happen in Big Stone Gap.
The wheel drop off, the shaft pull. ont,
the horse drop dead or the buggy
wheels disappear entirely and not be
missed, but the girl-never.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

THE administration will not admit
it, but, nevertheless, the fact remains,
that instead of making progress in
its fight against the insurgents. the
instruction is gaining strength.
The recent uprising in unexpected
quarters, in Negroes, Sulu and other
outlayin3 islands of the Philippines,
is clear evidence of this fact.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
FROM DWALE.
Correspondence of The Big Stone Gap rosr.


DwALE, Va, Aug. 2S.-The Regular
Primitive Baptist Association was held on
Georges Fork Creek, commencing on
Friday, 25th inst, aud closing on Sunday.
10 was largely attended, many people com
ing from the adjoining counties, and from
kentucky. There was some drinking and
disorder during the progress Of the
meeting.
Mrs. Margaret Deel, Of This place, Is
very III. She has been confined 70 the
SICK room for several weeks, and her re-.
covery Is matter of doubt.
There has been no rain in this vicinity
icr several days, aud pastures are begin
ming to show the effects Of the dronth.
oorn is ripening very fast, and foddering
time will soon be on. F.M.B.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

Nor long ago Posi- reporter ask
ed preacher if many went to his
prayer meetings. "Ohl" said he,
"about forty women, and, generally,
one man besides the preacher" We
would like to know who that one man
generally was. lie deserves some
recognition for his bravery in ven
turing in on that company.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

TnE return Of President Schnrman
oil the Philippine Commission to
America, has been followed by some
very frank comments on his part con-
corning our policy in the Philippines,
and his reported Endorsement of the
insurgents as being "the equal of any
other civilized people Of the world"
is accepted by all impartial observers
as trne.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

GERMANY owes it to the world to
speak out and tell the name of the
real offender in the Dreyfus scandal,
and it is believed that she will not
permit Dreyfus to be sent back to
DEVILS Island without revealing the
whole truth.
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circumstances Alter Cases.

In eases of dyspepsia, nervousness ca
tarrh, rheumatism, eruptions, etc, the
circumstances may be altered by purifying
and enriching the blood with Hoods Sar-
saparilla. Good appetite and good diges-
ton, strong nerves and perfect health
take the place of these diseases. Hoods
Sarsaparila is Americas Greatest Medi-
cine and the best that money can buy.
Hoods Pills cure biliousness, sick
headache. 4
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
Volcanic EruptiOnS

Are grand, but skin cruptions rob life
of ioy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures
them; also old, running and fever sores,
ulcers, boils, feIons, corns, warts, cuts,
bruises, burns, scalds chapped hands,
chilblains, best pile cure Oh earth. Drives
out pains and aches. Only % cts. box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by j. W. Kelly,
druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

TnE caterpillars seem to have TAX
en- possession Of the trees over the
grandstand at the ball ground. The
other afternoon squirming handful
rolled down on the steps causing the
ladies to shrek and make agonized
queries of their neighbors whether
any had fallen on their hats oil
shoulders.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

The announcement that Judge
Van Wyck. of New York, will not
permit his name to be used as a
Democratic candidate, means that he
recognizes that Mr.. Bryan is the man
OF the hour for Democracy, and that
any other candidate would not bring
about Democratic unity.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

JUsr now the swamps and damp
spots in the fields and along the river
banks are gay with the scarlet cardi-
nal flower. We have heard the
natives he"eabouts call the fiery bios
SONS "Devil's shoe strings We
would like to know the origin of the
name.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

THERE have been 16,9S9 pension
claims filed on account Of the war
with Spain, of which 295 have been
allowed
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

Ir is said that Russell county will
have surplus of four thousand dol
lars after paying all county claims
and expenses out of the levy of 1898.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
RATES OF ADVERT IsING.

The above rates are for standing ADVERTISE
ments only.
. LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS will be charg-
ed for at the rate of cents per line for each
ncertion.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

REAL estate in Bristol is said to
have advanced fully three times its
former price.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

STEPS are being taken in Bristol to
have a street fair and carnival at that
place this fall.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

The New York aldermen have
passed resolution appropriatiDg
$4,000 for Admiral Dewey's recep-
ton.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

If men could live their. lives over
they would avoid all their old mis-
takes and make a lot of new Cnes.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

MORE newspapers are printed in the
United States than in England,
France and Germany combined.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

ALGER says he is out of politics,
but he talks like a man who is not
satisfied with the situation.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

The growth and prosperity of the
Baptist church here since Rev. Will
son took charge of it is a frequent
subject Of remark by those who are
interested in church work. Brother
Wilson is a good pastor and is held
in high esteem by his people. 1t was
certainly a lucky stroke for the little
church when he decided to come to
this place. We wish him all possible
success in his work, and pleasant
stay for hin self and family while in
our midst.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

SOCIETY in Big Stone Gap occupies
the boats on Powell's river III the
forenoon, and the grandstand in the
afternoon. Seeing that rowing is not
only a delightful pleasure but a
splendid exercise as well, measures
ought to be taken to clean ont pas
sage through the "rifiies' between
the different stretches Of water, SO
that the boats could go up and down
the river for some distance.
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Lips DISTRICT,

DELEGATES SENATORIAL Conc. }. Ed
wards aud ). A. Carico. ALTKRNATLs.-
d. 5. Kelly and NJ. q. Evans.
DELEGATES LEGISLATIVE cow. II
CASTLE and DIS Kelly. ALTERyATEs.-C. n
Kennedy and n. j. Horn.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
The various districts retired and
elected delegates as follows
GLADEVILLE DISTRICT.

DELEGATES SENATORIAL Coy.-R. =. Bruce
and ". W. G.. DOtsOn. ALrERSATEs.-W
X. Lindsey and W. b. Fulton.
DELEGATES LEGISLATIVE Cox.-A. y. Kill
gore and H. 5. Shankln. ALrERSArEs.-
B. b. Gillespie and Milburn Sparks.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31
POUND DISTRICT.

DELHGAIEs SECTIONAL CON-. W.
Maxwell and G.. W. Adams.
DELEGATES LEGISLATIVE COy.-B. l.
Skeen and ThrustOn Banner.
his district did not elect any aliernates
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-08-31

There are dozens OF remedio-
Scrofula, some OF them no d.
afford temporary relief, but 5
the only remedy which cor
Scrofula is one Of the most obs,
blood diseases, and is beyond
many so-called purifiers and g.