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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
LORD ROBERTS PROMOTED.
lie Is Made Commander-in-Chi of
the British Army-LOrd kitch-
encr VIII Assist Him.
Lord Roberts Commander-in-Chie

London, Oct. lit is officially an
nounced that Lord Roberts has been
appointed com nander-in-chief of the
British army.
The Times, in an editorial refer
enee Monday morning to the appoint
nent of Lord Roberts as commander
iu-ehief, hints that Lord Kitchener
will come home to assist him at his
new post.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
How Prince Albert Lost His Life.

Dresden, Sept. 27.-The adjutant of
the late Prince Albert of Saxony now
confirms the statement that the fatal
runaway on September II, in which
the prince lost his life, was caused
by the prince of Braganza driving
rapidly past Prince Albert's carriage.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
A Desperate Negro.

Columbia, s. c., Sept. 25.-Joe
smalls, Negro, near Yemassee, S. c.,
waylaid Adam Giles, shot him dead,
killed his daughter who pleaded for
mercy and, going TO his victims
house stabbed Mrs. Giles TO death.
The governor has been appealed to.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Paid $500 for n Dog.

Mt. Vernon, n. Y, Oct. ii. Pier
pont Morgan has just purchased a
new champion Scotch collie dog
which he proposes to exhibit with
his other blue ribbon winners at the
next bench show. Southport Perfec-
ton is the name of the animal, and
he was imported from England at
cost of S8. 800
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Stnge COach Held Cp.

Boise, Ida, Oct. 1.-The Ontario and
Burns stage coach was held up 70
miles out of Ontario by lone high.
wayman. The robber stopped the
stage by firing Il shot across the road,
lie demanded the mail, which was
thrown out. The stage was not fur
ther molested.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Canadian CONTINGENT sntI.

Cape Town, Oct. 1.-The Canadian
contingent, under Col. Pelletier, sail
ed Sunday on board the transport
Idaho. The people of Cape Town
accorded them splendid impromptu
reception, the mayor vQicing the
thanks of the city for their brilliant
services in the fled.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Rainfall I'm India.

Calcutta, Sept. 25.-The total rain
fall to September 22 is stated to have
been 30 inches, and since that date
about seven inches has fallen. The
weather is brighter and is believed
70 be settled.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
kIOndIISe Cold Dust.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 2s.-The steam
ship Tacomah arrived Thursday from
Nome, which port she left on Septem-
Der II. She had 52j passengers and
about 100000 in gold dust, most of
II from the Pioneer Mining Co.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Heavy Liabilities.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 1.-Joseph d.
Williams, well-known steamboat
captain and operator, filed q petition
IN bankruptcy individually and as
member of the Grand Lake Coal Co.
in the United States district court.
His liabilities are Sls3,7l6 and his as
sets 500.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Di.cbnrued From the Service.

Washington, Sept. es.-First Lieut.
Jesse L. Hall, and Second Lieut.. John
A. Jackson, 33d volunteer infantry
have been honorable discharged from
the service Of the United States on
account Of physical disability. Capt.
Charles w. jefferson 40th volunteer
infantry having rendered his resig-
nation, has been honorably discharg-
ed
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Epidemic OF Throat Trouble.

Springfield, Ill, Sept. 20.-The state
board of health has received advices
from Newton, Jasper county, regard
ing an epidemic of throat trouble at
Rose Hill, that county. 1t is. stated
there have been 60 cases, of which 30
have been fatal.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
To Relieve India Famine Sufferers.

Springfield, H., Sept. 2s.-Rev. DR..
Richard S. Hobbs, who has been en-
gagged for several months in securing
subscriptions for the relief of the
famine sufferers in India, returned
Thursday from New York. He says
100000 has been secured by him, and
that 100000 bushels of corn have been
purchased.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Accents the Premiership.

Quebec, Oct. 1.--lIon. S. n. Parent
has accepted the premiership Of this
province 10 succeed the late premier,
Marchand. Hon. Thomas Duffy VIII
be the provincial treasurer ana !"
Gouin, NJ. r., of Montreal, Will sue
Seed Mr.. Duffy US commissioner OF
public works. -.-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Death of Gen. Cotton Greene.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 1.-Gen. Cot,
ton Greene, prominent us confed.
crate soldier and leader Of brigade
under Gen. Sterling Price, of Mis-.
souri,, died here Sunday, aged dsS.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
Tals university has reopencd for
the beginning OF its 20Oth year.

Yale university has reopened for
the beginning OF its 200th year
Germany diSclalms that she is try
ing to take the diplomatic lead in
the Chinese question. She proposes
10 restore harmony among the pow
FRS.
The Scranton mine operators adj
init that Senator Hanna Is the CEN
tral figure in the strike settlement.
They are confident that ne knows
beforehand what will be acceptable
TO the striking miners. The operas
tors of the Wyoming and laclnwan-
ma valleys held an important meet
ing M Nil<esbarre and discussed
the feasibility of advancing wages OF
all men throughout the region at
least 10 per cent.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-10-04
'BOQ?S LE.1VINC,
L. of,1r Russian Soldiers AMI
/ Location Take Their De
nariuyc From Peking.
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e..or.l ',' Sept 2s.-Joe
NepDe1 "1'h.ng across a truc,,
''a ,.ol'.t ,H' 'nd Of his shoe
It" hours later. ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
AN AFTERNOON AT THE WEST END

The West End Woman's Republican Association
met yesterday afternoon At the club rooms No.
2807 Broadway, to discuss Reforms in Charities
Mrs Mary Shaw Lowell who had been invited 10
give paper this subject. sent letter explain
ing her inability TO be present.
Mrs. Clarence Burns spoke At considerable length
on the work carried by the Little Mothers Aid
Association. referring to IT of the most prac-
teal and helpful of the benevolent associations OF
this city.
Speaking the Easter festival given for the Lit
tie Mothers the other day Mrs. Burns said. THE
giving Of the Easter hats 70 the children brought
many funny little traits. one small child 7
noticed glanced with rather doubtful air AZ the
hat she received and after few moments Of hes
Jation quietly slipped the hat under chair and
out of siFht and then passed in line again and re-
ceived another hat, which she eyed with great sat
isfact!ou and proceeded 20
Two e our members teaching cooking AZ
the South Ferry branch Of the association and the
children down there. 20 whom this help IS some
thing new, are simply delighted on my last visit
there one of the little girls rushed up 70 me and
exclaimed jubilantly. I can make mullins" as if
she had attained the summit OF her ambition"
I was present at the festival of the Little
Mothers" said Mrs. JefTries "ard was delighted
TO see the marvellous work done among the chill
drea and to note their devotion Mrs Burns
After the festival was over watched the children
out and when they reached the sidewalk the
greatest swapping took place that 1 have ever
seen. It seemed as If every little girl traded her
HAT for that OF another little girl. bur it was all
amicably done and when all these exchanges had
been effected the children wore such cunning
little air Of pride that it was pleasure TO see them
Foreign missions We're next discussed and the
general opinion seemed be tha- the sun srtUE az
home should be alleviated before atemptins 20 eX-
on a motion offered by Mrs. Robinson and sec
onded by Mrs Burns, the little daughter OF Mrs.
c. O'Conncr Irwin. who was born on ST. Patrick $
Day and narned Kathrine Cutler Irwin. was r1ade
reL1ner OF ne SIP IN reeoEHlJtoH 81 me iet L1at
since its organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
NEW TR.INING SCHOOL.
,oPFNTNG CFFMONIEs OF THE MAR
GARET AHNESTOCK BUILD
INC FOR NURSES.

TIE opening ceremonies OF the Margaret
Fahnesrock Tra3ing School for Nurses. No. 800
Easr Twentiettst.. were held yesterday at 4
O'clock,
The building as erected by Harris c. Fahne-
s-ock as a renJrial his wife, who died in 1898.
Mrs. FahnestocpZras a patient OF DR.. D B ST. John
Roosa --esi5et OF the POSTGRADUATE Hospital.
and az Dr. Arrew H Smith, vfoe-president In
her long Illness she was attended by nurses from
tha Post-CSraI1zte Hospital whose devotion with
thai Of The MUSICIANS. was the cause of Mr..
Fahree-ock's rsoIve 10 put his memorial 10 his
wife II q forrr1rhat should be helpful agency TO
a. nurses
he accordingly bought q large property in East
twentieth pposite the hospital, and on May I.
lsss the building was begun. Il IS a large, six
sto-y building IN the old Dutch Colonial style Of
architecture a.d IS designed 70 serve as q home
for the nurses II the training school connected
with the HOSPITAL Il IS regarded as a real bene-
faction by then as they have been obliged here
tofore 20 1--we In scattered apartments taken for
them II the vidntty by the hospital
The exercise: yesterday were Of z brief and
almost inforrna nature. Addresses were made by
the Rev Dr. william B. Bodiue. Of Philadelphia,
stock made the presentation OF the necessary legal
deeds DR.. Rosa accepting them as president Of
the Hospital Corporation. The many guests then
Inspected the mouse
Everything Is most artistic well scientific.
The entrance floor contains a large reception hall
finished in white with Pompeian red walls. over
the f-epiac, Is large bronze tablet bearing this
memorial Inscription:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
IvSrRivCE COMPLAINT DISMISSED.

r H. Hunter Deputy STATE SlnT-in-enient 81
Insurance with an offce 1- no q Broadway ap-
peared before the Grand jury yesterday ro CON-
plain a-1inst the firm ot Johnson Htzsins. insur-
ance brokers % No 80 Wail-st.. accusing them %
a violation ~ Section -- rs enc PENAL code. which
requires an foreign Insurance -ruu1u.es doing
business this state r7 80 certificate with the
State Superintendent and receive license
Mr. Hunter said r1at on May p t,ae Johnson q
Higgins r-r-ese1tir- -re Eastern Counties insIr-
ance Company pf HlIi -nEard filed c~rtifcste
tor Sg-.--1 worth of Insurance nu rle property &C
the National ~ssNs- company ~ oneida y. T.. the
transaction taking place on This ri.J
W VI h ticnfr. rarrn@errtuE rho firm. told the
Grand Jury that the firm W1s NOT r1gr .zaut ~ the
Fact that The Insurance Company had zoe al@d the
% tho fsr- 10 t-~n"rltrrv comp .ac with rne iaV
The Grand jury dismissed -lH rnrnu.1.nt and He'd
Do with Judge Foster tT Part GENERAL sessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
KNICKERBOCKER CHAPTER, D. A. r.

The Knickerbocker Chapter Of the National So
c,e+y Of the Daughters Of the American Revolution
celebrated the 18TH anniversary Of the battle of
Lexington nv an informal reception held last even
ing at Genealogical Hall, No 225 West Fifty
eighth-st.
The Reception Committee included Mrs. c. Hilton
rrown Mrs Charles Peck Miss Alice VI. Hart.
Miss c Colweu Mrs. Hoagand. Mrs. J. NJ Duncan.
second yice-president of the chapter; Mrs. J. F.
Almond first vice-presidenr; Mrs. Lyons Mrs.
Charles Ward and Mrs. T. Morris Brown.
Musical numbers were rendered during the even
ing and refreshments were served at the close.
This gathering the first social meeting held by
the chapter since the recent election. when Mrs.
Frederick Hasbrouck made regent by unani-
nous vote
plans have been formulated 10 carry practi-
cal Dhilanthropc and patriotic work. said Mrs.
FTasbrouck last evening 1T is my strong desire
rfat this should be successful year in the
history of the chapter We have preparations now
under wav 10 mark with tablet historic spot IN
This cf-v and the chapter takes an interest fur
therinz the work for erecting the Continental Hall
a Washington
This chaDter has contributed sl0S 70 the Cont
rental Hall fund and hopes to do more. a philan-
thropic work which are forwarding IS that Of
the National Society for the Relief OF Dependent
Widows and Orphans of the Regular Army Of the
United States
Exchanges and Industrial Union for Woman 2
Work and Is a prominent member OF several other
benevolent and patriotic organizations. Some Of
The officers and heads OF committees III the chap
ter are. Treasurer Mrs. William J. Lyons, his
torian Mrs. Baruch. recording secretary, Mrs. j.
Morris Brown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
IMMIGRATION oF J4PINESE.

Victoria b g. April is The steamer Miles a.
rived last night from Kobe win Lc" Japanese i'm
migrants majority at whom are destined fo~ the
United States 90 work or rhs railways
Tacoma Wash. April Is-The present iuporta-
ton OF japanese 90 Pug Sound has reached IN
precedeuted figures. and thousands more q the
subjects OF the Sfkado row af1at headed this
way In the month % April 25" Japanese have
been landed In Puget sound ports ana British Co.
Iumba. and 90 the men landed -n Che latter ports
fully thirds rCd their across che border
The reason FOR the present rush Is thar the Japa-
nese ara leaving their native land in r0nsegleucs
OF the reported luUiuercr Of VAR between Japan
and Russia and thar th- closing 81 che gates %
Hawaii has diverted tht Immigration This Way
The rush viii end IL is thought as suddenly IL
began wi hin the next Few DAYS when the demand
for men IN the canneries and on the railroads. -
satisfied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
WHERE D GO TO-DAY.

N-euF o. me Auxiliary the silver Cross Day Nursery
Association a the Of Mrs Allen T Nye. No. >
Mount Mo--is Park Vest. p. Talk The
A.. q KeerlE Tou-.'' BY Mrs. J. dc ia II. Loz;er.
Musicians and artists zvst CaiIGren's National
Easter Festival. g1Sn under the auspices OF the
Cuban orphan SoctS. -he Metropolitan Opera
HUrsa open from : a n. u-t.l i ? n
lar meeting The T-versas- Worne.'s Alliance Of
he Metropolitan DIslcr in All Souls Church South
N.r-a-st near E5e5t15-ave.. Brooklyn, Il q Sub
or c1-siGera-fCl Tuversal.st Heroes OF Cen
err Fu-e-s by NJ Lillian c Williamson and Mrs.
< r MacE=y-
y5u--h lecture ca The the Tuguenots Days
II SPAN Mrs Aien Petit, under the auspices Of
ne Continental Chapr Of the Daughters Of the Rev
olu-ts- e. me rJ0T1s. No 226 West
F1f-v-eizLtE-sr-. Sip
Wis meeting Ntional Society Of New England
Women q 0elHonIco, No. 81 Fifth-ave., $50
Benefit tor the E1wina Free kindergarten, under the
auspices y the H7efuI Circle. al the Lyceum
Theatre. ?.
A--usl business and soaI meeting % the Woneu's Al
tgnoe q the LS.nox Unitarian Church in the
vesr-v Le1ox-aTe sd Cne-hludred -an6-twerty first
?
so--rs OF sumner Scools by Associate sUpe-ntend
1-- So : Sra-ys-7 before Public Education As
eocsio- n the BereIev Lyceum, No. u West Forty
suur-h-st : p n. All interested invited
sr,.-uten6e-- James - Hughes. y Toronto, Canada
l-rtu-zs % teacheL mothers and photographers IN
ne cha7el Of Nruai College Sixty-elghth-sJ and
Psrk-aTe : ?. Subject, Charles Dickens and
Kindergarten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
MASSACHUSETTS, FEDERATION.

The Massachusetts State Federation Of Women 8
Clubs will hold its annual meeting to-day in New
buryport Mass, by invitation of the Newburyport
Womans Club The subject for consideration at
meeting is ARTS and Crafts and Village In
dustrtes" and an interesting feature will be an
exhibit Of work illustrating the various industries
including needlework. handmade rugs, baskets
and lace. The morning session will be devoted 10
the Arts and Crafts" and papers viii be read by
Professor II. Langford Warren, Of Harvard Uni
versity, and Mrs. Mary Ware bennett Village
Indus RES will be taken Up during the afternoon
by Mrs. Helen r Albee, Miss Margaret G. Whit
ing and Miss Frances Q. Sparhawk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
WRIrrRS- tGryr y0r FrtRD FRou

J. F Courtney ~ NJ. SD Broadway. -.Lo secured
a number % member 1t s. a head Tor his Associn-
tiou % New-YorS Writers and U1o tisaoueared on
Saturday last without letting 1is patrons know
what he was COINS 20 90 with -raI- lr'rrv -ns
returned 10 mis- desk On tho priuf.7- house - ]. J.
MIustgk & CO. az rle address given r'Irrney's
scheme was 20 take the products ~ u.s. patrons
pens and dispose 90 them. Ha advertised in tae
papers and secured large number af responses.
according 60 some ~ those WHO invested. tue 90
the clerks ir the printing Once said re-terlaT
that Courtney mail was -til .4---0- I'D THAI All
dress bur thar nothing had been heard - MIN
since he DISAPPEARED on SATURDAY -.-t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20


Two large reception rooms IN sage green and
Mahogany and lecture room that seats 10 per
sors occupy the remainder Of the floor
ROOMS FOR THE NURSES
Above are the rooms for the nurses. every one
having a separate room Provision Is made for be-
tween sixty and seventy, and in addition the
inFaiG rooms" with their separate bathrooms
and cooking room These can be completely $50
lafed from The rest of the house by the arrange
htnt q doors and corridors.
EF~ry neor OF sleeping rooms has four bathrooms,
s-4p t-e finish throughout is IN accord with the
.ae.lesL sanitary methods The rooms are all pref
llit furnished with white enamel in colonial style,
% brighter more homelike, ira many exclama-
ions - ron. ] want 70 be- nurse were heard
1T n enthusiastic young women as Trey looked IN.
~ important feature the roof garden. with its
W. stocked val boxes II thriving plants Here
- many rocking chairs and hammOcks, and
tu1ct@s VII be added the weather makes IL the
Ts-f-Ig resort A side glimpse Of the East
A-sA 70 exclude all undesirable sights
.Down stairs the descending guests found cafe
awaiting them
Miss helsc. Dr. ROosa's secretary. was hostess,
eA1 was assisted by several of the nurses, VINO
syoEec extremely pretty IN their gowns OF hght
N--e --fen. with white aprons and caps
roses, palms. Easter lilies and aZaleas added 10
IL beauty ~ the hail and rooms
., ne superintendent Of nurses is Miss Anna W.
,11'4Ficn, az present but having resigned a snort
N ego she VIII De succeeded on May bY MISS
s,.tla "a hykeri. The assistant superintendent Is
80 -1cial--m, OF Johns Hopkins [ University