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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-20

iIf - i 80 4'IslIIit' fit-St'IN' Il ~ ~
Y ,.',." :,t.I Superintendent Of schools
Stctson - The Journal, this week. "and
am glad to Le in position to speak
that word.
Fifteen years ago when educational
meetings We're held in the smaller
places. there would be a fringe of young
fellows around the edge Of the room and
thcy wouldn't be there to hear what
We had to say. They would be there
to have a good time. very often at the
expense of the speaker. There was
nothing vicious or malicious in their
actions. but they paid little heed -
the words of the speakers. Their sole
idea was to make life a torture Ia the
person on thr platform and themselves
4 terror 10 the audience. Ana they
were usually successful in their en-
beavers.
But. today things are different.
one Of the striking things about The
meetings held. today. is the presenct
Of the young men. They are of the
same age of those of l. years ago. bur
there are more OF them. and they ar
not the fringe Of the crowd. They are
down in the front seats. and they ar
there with their ears open and their
mouths closed. They are there To lis
ten. | attended meeting of this SORT
in a small village not long ago and the
close attention which the young men
gave was almost embarrassing IT times
A dozen years ago, the young fellow
never embarrassed a speaker ny their
close alteration.
And it seems to me that this new
interest is one If the most encouraging
signs Of the times. 1t shows that our
young men are thinking more than
they did ana are awakening to the pos
sibilitics Of education and all the Other
things which make for culture. Thu
boy is honest. 1t he doesn't like a
thing he says so. If he does, he maxi :
that manifest as well. 50 W. may take
tn, interest which these young fellows
cVinCc as genuine. Nothing mas come
under my notice in late years which
has pleased me more than this change
of attitude ana | think that i'll jus
ticr to the boys themselves we should
show them that we notice ana apprc-
ciatc the same.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

The management of the local Re-
publican party have ordered two OF
their tools to sign the following
protest and petition in regard to
the election Of r. W. Wilcox, aud
have forwarded copies to Washing
ton and Served" copies on Wilcox.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

Thousands OF people attended
the great luau given by the Iude-
peudents to r. w. Wilcox, Delegate
elect, at the drill shed yes
terday afternoon aud evening
Men, womsn and children had q
merry time and cheered Bob"
whensver, he appeared. The feast
finished with hula which caused
great enthusiasm. On Wednesday
evening the great torchliugt parsde
will take place On Nov 30 Wilcox
expect to sail for Victoria en route
for Washington.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22
The Yellow Peril.
Alarm In Java.

Some alarm has been aroused in
Java by the Chinese there exercis'
ing lately 10 a striking manner
their power OF combination. AT
Samarang, this was shown when,
at a performance OF Harmstons
Circus, Mr.. Love the manager
called a Chinaman who had bought
ticket to book for obstruction in
the tent. The result was such re
sentiment that no Chinaman would
visit the circus. The Chinese boy
colt then marred the circu, at S Dlo,
an interior town: at other places
visited by the circus the Chinese
to man Stunned the performan-
ces. Thus has started the cry OF,
the Yellow Peril in Java. This cir
Gus incident is held to point to the
existance in Java OF = secret Chi
nese organic ,tion, the members OF
which are kept under strict discip.
line Straits Timrs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

zen OF the Territory OF Hawaii, aud
|, A. N. Kepoikai, a citizen and tax
payer OF said Territory, do hereby
protest against the election and ad.
mission to this Hou'e OF Robert W.
Wilcox as Delega'e from the
Territory OF Hawaii to serve during
the seth and 57th Congress on the
ground that there was no authority
for holding the election or the
granting OF certificate by the Gov
ernor OF tho Territory OF Hawaii,
aud that the said election held on
the 6,h day OF November, A. d.
1900, in said Territory of Hawaii,
was held without authority OF law
and is absolutely null and void, and
for the reasons as set forth gener
orally in the petition to this House
| do hereby ask and respectfully
pray that this protest be referred
TO q Committee OF this House to ex-
anime and report.
"The goth day OF November, A. D.
1900.
"(SiRned) A. B. LoEBENsTEN,
A. N. KEPolKAl."
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

We have written against Wilcox
and done all in our power to see
him defeated, but we are sufficiently
Americanized to bow to the will OF
the people as expressed at the bal
lot box and not throw mud at and
frame vile protests against he
victor The action Of the managers
of the Republican party will fud
that the petition and protest sent
forth will mean the utter defeat OF
the Republican party in Hawaii at
the next election.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22
THURSDAY, NOV, 22, 1900.
A PREPosTERoUs PROTEST AND
PETITION.

The management OF the local Re-
publican party have ordered two OF
their tools to sign the following
protest and petition in regard to
the election Of r. W. Wilcox, aud
have forwarded copies to Washing
ton and "served" copies on Wilcox.
The Petition.
"To the Honorable the Speaker and
to the Honorable the Members
OF the House OF Representatives
OF thu United States OF America,
in Congress assembled.
"The humble petition Of Albert
b. Loebenstein, and A. N. Kepolkai,
citizens OF the United States OF Am
erica and electors OF the Territory
OF Hawaii, residing at Hilo, in the
said Territory of Hawaii, and at
Waikiki, Maui, humbly showeth to
your Honor and the Honorable
members OF this House as follows:
"That on the 9th day Of Novem-
ber, A. d, 1900, an election for the
Office of Delegate to the House OF
Representatives OF the United States
OF America to serve during the un-
expired term OF the 56th Congress
and for the 57th Congress was held
in the said Territory OF Hawaii, said
election having been ordered to he
held by the Governor OF the Terri
tory OF Hawaii, and the forholding
said election WAS under aud by vir-
tue of Section So OF the Act OF Con
gress Of the United States entitled
"An Act to Provide a Government
for the Territory of Hawaii" and
the said section under and by vir-
tue which said election was held ex-
pressly declares that the time, places
and manner OF holding elections for
the Office OF Delegate to the House
OF Representatives OF the United
States shall be as fixed by law, that
petitioners aver and allege that
there is no law and was none before
or at the time said election was
held fixing the time, place aud man.
ner for holding said election and
that said election is absolutely null
and void.
"Your petitioners allege that
Robert W. Wilcox, who received a
majority OF votes at said election, is
not fit person to hold the seat OF
Territorial Delegate and humbly
pray aud ask that they may be al
lowed to file charges against the po-
litical and private character and
standing OF said Robert W. Wilcox,
and that the same may be referred
to committee OF this House to in
vestigate and report in accordance
with the rules of this House and as
in duty bound will ever pray.
dated at Honolulu, Oahu, this
10th day OF November, A. d. 1900.
tSigned) A. B. LoEBENsTEN.
f" A. N. KEPoIKAI
The Protest.
The first protest reads:
"To the Honorable the Speaker aud
to the Honorable the Members
Of the House OF Representatives
of United States OF America, in
Congress assembled.
Honorable Sir and Honorable Gen
tlemen and Robert w. Wilcox.
~, Albert B, Loebenstein, a citi-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

The impudence OF the two men
who have signed these villsiuous
documents ia only excelled bv those
OF the Republicans who permitted
such protest to go forward. We
feel cor fdent that Colonel Par6er,
the leader Of the local Republic4 o
party, was not consulted aud is not
cognizant Of the outrage perpetrat-
ed by some OF his indiscreet follow
ers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

Keep the st. Andrews Fair fresh
in your mind and secure tickets
early and often.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22
LOCOXOBILE FOR SALE.

One New Locomobile, No. 377,
Style 2, made by The Locomoblle
Co. Of America, OF Newton, Maas.
U. S. A., patented Nov, IA, 1899
Very little used, the property OF the
late Joseph Heleluhe, and run by
gasoline.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

Mr.. Loebenst,iu and Mr.. Kepoi.
kai may go to Washington and at
tack Mr.. Wllcox's private character,
but other people may bsthere who
will cay words which will make the
two soreheads realize the truth Of
the old adage that people living in
glass houses should not throw
stones.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

II the matter wasn't so serious it
would really be amusing. Fancy A..
B. Loebenstein and A. N. Kepoikai
assailing the private character OF
Wilcox and asking a committee of
Congressman to listen to their
proofs" as to Wilcox's unftness to
hold the. Office as Territorial Dele
gate. The very idea is a source Of
laughter for all who know the two
virtuous and indignant defeated d
candidates for legislative honors.
Both men cast their votes for
Samuel Parker for Delegate for the
56th Congress and both now claim
that the election in which their
candidate was defeated is illegal.
Why their did they votei
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-11-22

We can understand the erratic
conduct OF Mr.. Loebenstein. He
was at all time political charlatau
seeking notoriety, aud we under
stand the reasons why the Repub-
lican managers insisted in having
Kepoikai's name tagged on to that
OF Loebenstein to give the vile pro,
test more weight, but we cannot uu-
derstand what in the world could
induce the once reputable Maui
citizen TO lend his name to a
scheme which we do not doubt he
disapproves, Of, and which he knows
must necessarily fail.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
Congressional Convention for
the Ninth District.

The Congressional Convention for
the Ninth District has been called
by the District Committee to meet at
Pearl ,burg, Giles county, on We'd
ncsday, July 10th, at noon. The
basis OF representation AS fixed by
the Committee is one delegate and
one alternate for every one hundred
votes, and fraction thereof over fifty,
cast for Bryan in 1896.
The democratic county chairman
in the different counties of the dis
trict will please take notice and see
that their county meetings to elect
delegates are held in due time.
1t il the earnest hope Of the Exec
utive Committee that the delegates
and alterna;es elected to this con
vention will attend.
The number Of delegates and al
ternates TO which the different
counties are entitled. are As follows:
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
BONDS SOLD.

The ten thousand dollar issue of
five per cent. school bonds for the
purpose of erecting school building
for the graded high school here has
been sold through the banking house
of Rufus A. Ayers and Company at a
premium. 1t speaks we'll for the
credit OF our town that we are able
to sell five per cent bonds at a prem
ium. The school board is having
plans prepared and will commence
building as soon as they are ready.
The building will probably be located
upon theNplateau, opposite the pre-
sent school house and will embrace
the entire space between the tracks
of the Dummy line East of Bank
street.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
w. 6. Mathews Won for Mayor
After a Tie Vote.

Considering the late hour in which,
the candidates for municipal honor
announced themselves, last Thursday
Witnessed one of the hottest municipal
elections ever held in Big Stone Gap,
and which resulted in tie between
the candidates for mayor, each re
ceiying 80 votes. The candidates
were the present mayor, W. }. horS-
lev, and Attorney w. ;. Mathews
The tie. as provided by law, was de-
cided by the election commissioners
At Wise on Saturday afternoon, and
Mathews drew the lucky number ana
will be our mayor for the next year.
commencing July LIST.
Mr.. Mathews has filled this once
before and makes a good officer.
Ont Of the ten candidates for trus'
tees the following were elected; ~
B. Wentz, w. NJ. Beam'n, H. T.
Barron. J. B. Skeen, j. w. Kennedy
and w. w. Buckley.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
Smallpox at CITnrWoOu.

a private letter from Clintwood
received in Bristol, states that small
pox has become prevalent in that
community. Seven cases-al of a
mild form-have developed There
is much uneasiness at CIintwood. it
is stated. for the reason that there
have probably been as many as n
hupdred exposureS.-BristoI Covricr.
Telephone advices from Clintwood
to this place states that there ale five
cases of smallpox at that place, but
that no further spread of the disease
is anticipated. and that there il very
little uneasincss among the people.
Proper steps are being taken to pre-
vent spread Of the disease
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
Narrow Escape.

John Ii. Goodloe came near being
killed while on w. s. Mathews farm
below town last Friday. lie sat his
shot gun down against the fence and
when he went to pick it up the trig
ger caught against fence rail and
the gun went of, burning the left
side of his face and shooting away
the whole side of his cap. Had the
shot gone an inch further to the right
he would have been killed instantly,
beyond doubt. While an inch is
considered aS good as mile by some,
John says he never wants to be IN
such close quarters again.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31

Miss Lucy Barstow, of Stonega,
spent Sunday in town.
NJ. A. Kelly was down from
Stonega Sunday.
w. II. Alsover, of Stonega, spent
Sunday in the Gap visiting his
brother, Il. b. Alsoyer.
Queen Victoria was eighty-one
wears old last Thursday.
DR.. l.. :. McElrath, Of Norton,
came down Monday night.
Attorney II. &. Mcdowell went to
Louisville Monday night on profess
sional business
Attorney II. +. Irvine went to
Gate City Monday.
Tligg Thomas, representing the
Bristol NCrS, was in town this week.
=. vi. DeNanport, "l bflstoi, was
in town Sunday.
6. G. Kelly, store manager for the
Virginia Coal and Iron Company at
Stonega, spent Sunday night in the
Gap.
Miss Clara Mccartney, one of our
popular public school teachers, left
Monday night for Louisville, where
she will spend her vacation with rel
atives.
Miss Elizabeth Fox left for Ken
lucky Monday night ON an extended
visit to her brother. Horace.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
Arrived Saturday Evening.

Mr.. NJ. r. McCorkle and bride ar
rived in tie Gap last Saturday even
ing from Umatilla, Fla. where they
were married on last Wednesday, as
stated in the last issue of this paper.
They left Monday morning for Taze-
well, the home of the groom's parents
where they were given a royal Iecep-
ton Monday evening. We wish this
popular yoang couple long and
married life.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
No Right TO Uglipess.

The woman who is lovely in face ioru'
and temper will always have friends ou'
one who would he attractive must keep
ber health. If she ia weak, sickly and al,
run down, she will be nervous "'
irritable II she has comstlPa uon or Au.
new trouble, her impure blood VIII caase
pimples, blotches, skin eruptions anu =
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters -
the best medicine in the world 10 regu'A.'
stomach. liver and kidneys and 10 pu.",
the blood. II gives strong nerves, U.S.
ewes, smooth, velvety skin, ri oh comP'en
ion II will make a good-loo'k'ng, cns n,.
ing woman of a rundown hva'u'
10 cents at j. W. Kelly drug store
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31

The Baptist people will miss the
services Of Miss Mamie Goodlof, who
LEAVES this week for her home in
Nelson county. where she will spend
the summer
q. A. Moore. while running a
buzz-planer at his Iur.iture factory
in East Big Stone G'r, had the mis-
fortune Of getting Tia" 'econd finger
Of his left hand cut IF at the first
joint.
Rev. &. w. johnson, r Young
minister Of Elk Garden. preached at
the Methodist Church, South. last
Sunday night, from the text, keep
thine heart with diligence, for ont of
it are the issues Of life"
Miss B. VI. Hayden, primary and
kindergarten teacher in the school at
this place, liz still in town. She will
probably not return to her home in
Washington, ID. c., until after the
county examinations in June.
WIN. Il. Hickman, Of StOnega,
spent Wednesday night at the Boat
right House, on his way to his home
at CloverdaIe, Tenn. lie returned
here Yesterday evening with his
family and left on the sra tram for
Stouega, where they will reside in
the future.-Gatc city Leader.
The sun was about three-fourths
in eclipse at this place on last Mon
Our Our people viewed 1t1ea" P ;6S Cinema
through smoked glass for quite
awhile. The eclipse was caused by
the moon, which passed between the
earth and the sun, and at a number
Of places in this country the eclipse
was total.
We are glad to learn that MIR.
John GoodSon. ex-snperintendent OF
the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke
Company's mines near this place,
does not intend to move his family
back to Alabama at once. MIR. and
Mrs. Goodson have made many
friends during their stay here who
could be very sorry indeed to lose
them
w. S. Mathews went up to Wise
Saturday to see the outcome OF the
draw for mayor. Two slips OF paper
bearing the names Of Mathews and
Horsley were deposited in hat and
shaken up. The hat was covered
and Prof. j. f. johnson was selected
to draw out one Of the slips OF paper.
The paper drawn out bore the name
Of w. S. Mathews, who was declared
mayor of Big Stone Gap. This is
the first time in the history of the
town that the election for mayor has
resulted in a tie.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. J. +. Lilly, prominent citizen OF
Hannibal, Mo. lately had Il wonderful de-
liverance from a frightful death. In tell
ing OF it he says: 81 was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. | was so
weak | couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. expected to soon
die of Consumption, when heard of DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief, continued to use it, aud now
am well and strong. can't say too much
in it's praise" This marvellous medicine
is the surest and quickest cue IN the
world for all Throat and Lung Trouble.
Regular sizes 80 certs and : 90. lr'al
bottles free at J W. kelly's drug store
every bottle guaranteed.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
Seranaded the Mayor-EleCt.

The Big Stone Gap Band sers-
naded Mayor-ele,t w. S. Mathews
on lastSaturday night. The mayor
elect greeted them with very pleas
ant front poarch" address, and had
refreshments passed around, much to
the delight of the Band boys and
others present. The band furnished
some good music on this secession.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
New Encampment.

On last Thursday night at Coe-
burn Grand Patriarch &. B. Vogel,
Of Roanoke, and Deputy Grand
Patriarch c. +. Sprolea, of this place,
organized an l. o. o. +. Encamp-
ment, and conferred the degrees on
% candidates. The Encampment
will be known MS Vogel Encampment
No. 80, and promises to be one Of the
most prosperous in this section.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-05-31
Volcanic EruptiOnS

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob lie
of ioy. Bucklens Arnica Salve, cures
them; also old, running and fever sores
ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts
bruises. burns, scalds chapped hands,
chiblains, best pile cure on 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, 1900-05-31

j. NJ Hodge is prospecting fo
coal on the Gerow property severs
miles beyond Norton.
Attorney b. II. ScwelI, of Jones
vile, spent couple Of days in thu
Gap last week.
lOu might save a doctor bill b,
spreading little lime about youl
premises. Why not try it Just fol
luck.
j. "A. Muncy has put up a large
awning in front Of his store on Wood
Avenue.
Childreu's lay exercises will be
held at the Southern Methodist
church on the third Sunday Of June.
+. NJ. McBryde, Of Greensboro,
\. G., was registered at the Inter
mont last Saturday.
Rev. a. NJ. Wilson held com
munion services at the Baptist church
Sunday.
a number Of the Young people
went up to the Kennedy wedding
Sunday night
Judge +. VI. Anderson, u. s. dis
trict attorney. spent Saturday night
in town. en- route to Bristol from
trip to Wise.
a gentleman by the name Of John
son was canvassing the town for
wholesale book house this week.
"He that seeks finds" lie that
takes Hoods Sarsaparilla finds in its
use pure, rich blood and consequently
good health.
Mrs. j. NJ. Willis and daughter,
Miss Vera, returned home Wednes-
day night from Wise, where they at
tended the conference and commence
ment
Keep your eye on the Local Col
um this summer for the. latest news
about the best soft Drinks in town
at the Drug Store.
w. Il. Stockton, superintendent OF
the Keystone Coal and Iron Company
at Oreton, spent Saturday and Sun
day in town.
Quite number of young people
came down from Stonega Sunday
morning and spent the day in the
Gap.
Hon. Harvey Young, Of Lee county,
well known in Big Stone Gap, who
was shot three times by George w.
Horton some weeks ago, is recover
ing slowly.
George 7. Bailey came over from
Oreton Saturday, where he is teach
ing. and went down on the i. d. n.
to visit homefolks at Dryden.
There will be hot time in the
old town this summer. Drink Soda
at the Drug Store.
Rev. Duvall has turned book agent,
but this in itself would not con-
denim him if he were not selling a
Baptist minister's work. There's
not much in this world that metho-
dist preacher won't undertake.
Gordon Wells and Miss Matte
Boatright, both parties living up in
the valley near Blue Spring, were
united in marriage on last Thursday
night. Rev. j. NJ. Stewart, of this
place officiating.
After the baseball game between
the Klondillers and First Nine was
decided Saturday afternoon in favor
of the First Nine, Miss Mary Cum
Minis BuIlitt treated the winning
team on strawberries.
A full line Of Ices, Ice Cream So
da. Lemonade, Limcade and Claret
Phosphate, &c, will be added to the
other nice Soda drinks, soon, at the
Drug Store.
At the election Thursday the
voters were very much amused when
both the Methodist and Baptist mIn'
listers at this place and two or three
other substantial citizens including
Capt. Slemp, discovered to their ex-
IRENE chagrln that they had failed to
register, and were therefore debarred
from voting.
Don't forget to visit Mrs. Barron'S
loo cream parlor Saturday afternoon,
in Bickley's old store room.