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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

he could get any
one to interpret for
him he was always
/. asking questions.
He wanted to know
all about our re-
ligion and about
the animals in. the
forest. He had q
book and a little
stick that made q
black mark, and
when we told him
anything he made
black marks in the
book, and he said
that these marks
would always tell
him what we had
said. That was part
Of his madness.
r -
One day he went
to the chief with q
paper on which he
had been making q
picture of the coun-
try, showing our
town and the noun.
tains. He wanted
to know where the
river went to after
if left the g noun
tains. The chief
showed which way
it went for a days
journey, but he
wanted to know
where it went after
that. But the chief
said:
"What does it
matter where the
river goessD
He was very mad,
for he said that the
world is round and
that the sun does
not 90 round it. We
know better than
that, because we
can see the sun
moving, and be-
sides. our old men
have told us the
story Of those
things that has
come down to us
from the very be-
ginning.
If he WIS not mad
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

Us. When the Span
iards came to fight
us they had guns
that only went off
in long times. They
had to put some!@
thing in at the top
Of the gun and poke
it down with q
stick before they
could shoot.
We laughed at
them; our spears
were 80 m u G n
quicker.
The Americans
came and drove the
Spaniards aw ay.
They have guns
that 60 .:bang-bang-
bane-banR, as fast
@ 9 man can talk,
They are our
friends, for they do
not burn our houses
or kill our people
or whip them to
make them work.
That is the reason
why we are over
here, because the
American people
are our friends,
and want to learn
our civilization, 80
that they, too, will
not have to work.
Our civilization is
SO much older than
theirs that It ia no
wonder If they do
not know some
things.
The first Ameri-
can that came to
our town made us
laugh, tho we liked
him. He was very
kind and gave us
many presents, and
all he wanted in re-
CuTn was beetles
and bugs and birds
and bats a n d
snakes. Wewatched
to see If he would
eat them. but he
did not. He put
them in boxes and
bottles, and when
he went away he
had enough to load
two buffaloes. He /
the ants and bees.
Nhe Igorrote ch
to a member Of the
which was sent ont
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

NIT tho old vessel 70 become food for
the elements. st
+ +
Officers OF the navy, almost without
exception, think it would be q fine thing
If the government were to rehabilltate
the Constitution and convert her into
q naval museum. They wonder why con-
gress never has taken steps in that d.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

The argument just presented by the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

They caught few Igorrotes and
were yery bad to them, Whipping them
to make them work. Some they whipped
to death because our people will not
work, They. do not like IT. God never
meant us to work. That is why he
makes our food and clothing grow all
about us the trees and bushes.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
Sank Several Russian Battleships.
-Four Other War Vessels
and a Repair Ship.
ENGAGEMENT IN STRAITS Of KOREA
One Battleship Sunk Was the Roro-
dino, Of l3,5i6 Tons Displacement
and Heavily Armed.
The Fleet Of Adm. RoIesvensky Is
Fleeing Northwara--lt Is Report
ed the Whole Russian squad
ron Did Not Participate.

Toxic. May 29-lt IS omciauy an.
nounced that Adm RolestvcnsAy's
fleet has been practically anulhIntcd.
Twelve warships have been sunk OF
captured, two transports and two tor
pedo boat destroyers haye been sunk.
Washington. May 2s.-The Amcrl
can consul at Nagasald cahled the
state department that the japanese
have sunk a Russian batleship. fouI
other warships and a repair ship Ia the
Straits of Korea.
The following is the text OF the Mas
rsah dispatch 70 the state dopar'.
ment.;
"Nagasaki. May 26.-Japanese sunk
the Russian battleship Borodin0 aul
four more warships and a repair ship.
The other dispatch read as follows.
Toxic. May 27-Japanese feet en-
Gagged the Baltic squadron this after.
non in the Straits OF Fushima. which
Was held: cannonading heard from
shore
Japanese Minister Takahira has -.
oeiyed n dispatch from Toxic saying
In effect that the fighting In the naval
hattie thus far has been with favorable
prospects 10 the japanese. The min.
ister's dispatch Is from private
sources
Paris. May 29.-Laie editions Of iae
morning papers here express the fear
that the Russians nave met with de-
feat in the naval combat The Matin.
rcinaEking that the dispatches from
Washington are far from reassuring
recalls the words of Vice Adm. Rojest-
yonsky when he entered far eastern
waters.
II am victorious. shall Inform
you. II I am vanquished. Togo viii
inform YOU"
London. May 29.-Tho correspondent
OF the Morning Post at Shanghai saws
that a telegram has been received there
from Pckin announcing that Roiosi-
sensky's fleet has been defeated OF
the Tsu Islands and IS fleeing norrh-
ward. and that four Russian ships.
including the hatticsLip Borodino
have been sunk
Toxic May 29.--Absolutely no news
concerning the operations Of the Jap
ancse and Russian fleets was obtaina-
Bile here Newspapers are held under
absolute leash and all teIeg-aphs and
cables are closed TO press dispatches.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
POETS CORNER.
STONE MOUNTAIN.

Grand old Stone MOun,ain, thy ragged
peaks rise,
Grin ard silent. sentry in the skies
Wild peaks upO which the evergreen
grows.
OF surrounded b. mist or winters
fierce SHOWS.
Ribbed limestone ledsss, in ar-..reebins
line,
Jsrelsd setting in fringe Of mOurnful
pine.
Grim and silent: DER thee the Wild wind.
sweep,
To rsud thy sides Of secret. thou
wouldst keep.
with fantastic shape brish, eIoud-ansel..
play,
Gracefully floating on bright sumner
day.
Bu, Low and dark the winters chill blast
Roars through the trees like storms be-
fore mast.
Thus changing as the seasons come aud
60,
On thy outlined form varying beauties
show
A view Of unhought grandeur, Wild and
free,
Where dream and fancy's fairies sing
to me.
An inspiration from the vale below,
We look to thy heights where the pure
hrcoses blow;
And At Thy sides, rugged aud defiant,
Strong and bold. which Science hath
made plant.
Pouring forth, Al command Of horny toll
Riches which lie unshown beneath thy
soil
Though conquered In part. monument
grand
Thou1t ever remain, forever stand.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
Athletic Association Meeting In Which Com
nIttees For Various Features Were
Appointed.

The Athletic Association held an
important meeting last Friday night
Tor the purpose Of making preliminary
arrangements for the sports on
Fourth Of July.
The meeting adopted in effect the
same program as last year. including
Base Ball. Tennis. Riding Tourna-
ment. Fox Chase. Trap Shooting.
Horse Show, Field Sports. Pistol
Target Match for Police Guard and
Rifle Match for Boys.
The Horse Show feature Of the
programme will be much extended
this year. aud from the interest
which is being taken in it. it is
probable that it will be the feature Of
this years sport. The Fox Chase
will be on somewhat different lines Of
those Of previous years. Instead Of
starting on the grounds. the race will
be started in the bottom owned by
The Virginia Coal and Iron Com
psny, East Of the River aud East Of
the Electric Light Plant, and will
proceed thence. up the bottom, keep
ing on the the East OF the River. TO
near the mouth Of the Gap. thence
-IisI nfCnnln.lll... L
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
One Man Fatally Hurt and a
Score OF Others Injured In
a Series of Fights
NUMEROUS CASES OF ASSAULTS.
There Is No Indication That the Team
sters' Trouble viii Re settled For
Some lime 20 Come.
Arrangements Are Being Made TO
Hold Monster Parade % the
Strikers ard AFFILIATED Unions
on the Firm o. July.

Chicago May 29-One man vas "a
tally hurt and about a score Of others
were injured In series of frhts on
the west side. an of the trouble having
iis Inception In the toamsters' strike
The fighting commenced when John
Black. a nou.union man employed BY
the Adams Express Co. vas attacked
by SIX union ieamsters az West Con
eress and Haistead streets. They
Knocked Block down with n club and
kicked him 20 terribly about the bead
and face that hts life Is despaired o.
There were numerous cases of assault
on non-union men and in many eases
they were cut and beaten. and g was
found necessary 90 take them 90 hos.
pitfalls. Il Is not expected. however.
that any Of them will die
There was nothing developed that
would indicate an immediate settle
mcnt OF the teamsters' strike. which
has been ia progress Tor nearly two
months. That the labor unions are
of the belief that the fight will be a
long one was demonstrated at the
meeting of the Chicago Federation OF
Labor when arrangements we're made
Tor holdiug a strike demonstration on
July :. According 20 the present p ans
Il IS the intention 90 hold a monster
parade OF the strikers and the anil
atcd unions unless the controversy has
teen ended before that date. AZ the
meeting each union amiiafed with the
central body vas represented by three
delegates at the request of President
Dold
The strike situation was discussed
In all It's details and tho sentiment 90
the meeting was that the toamstcrs
should continue the hght until the
seven express companies should offer
some sort 90 q compromise The OH
oials of the express companies are still
obdurato Ia their declaration that no
concessions need be- looked for from
their side 50 thc matter Of settlement
through this channel seems as remote
as ever
With over 1000 policemen and dep.
uty shcrlfs detailed ON strike duty
the employers declare that during the
present week they Will De able to dem
onstrate 90 the strikers that any fur
thcr continuation of the FIGHT will b,
suicidal 20 the teamstcrs union.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
s,RLV TRIAL SURE.
Change Ct Venue Transfers the Hsrsis
Feud Cases To Winchester.

Lexington. Ky. May 27--On an or
der prepared by Byrd and Jouett. Of
Winchester. asking FOR a change OF
venue in the cases OF Moses Feitlcr.
Sam Fields and sam Jet. Judge RID.
dell transferred Fe,tners case 20 Es.
ull county and those OF Jeit and Fields
% Lee county This action on the
part OK Judge Ridden will DO away
with The sending OF troops TO Jackson
20 protect Fcitner and Jctt
With tho transfer of these cases the
scene OF action iu The Hargis Cockr;ll
fCud VIII again he transferred 20 Win
chester. where ON Monday the CON
tempt proceedings against James and
Alex Harg.s. Ed Callahan and b. r..
Frcnch, in connection with tho Mar
cum damage suit v.ii be- tried At
torney b. r. Iouctt stated that the
cases Nin surely Dee tried Monday. as
Judse Benton aud Commonwealth At
torncy Cmtchcr are anxious 90 clear
the docket. Witnesses in the contempt
cases have been summoned from Gin
cinnau and Hamilton % where. IL Is
alleccd the witnesses in the Marcum
cases were visited by b. r. French.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Canton, o., May 26.-Mr. and Mrs.
Gust Miller, Of Louisville. o.. and Mrs.
Howell and daughter Anna. OF South
Bend Ind. were struck by a passenger
train on the Pennsylvania railroad
while out riding and all we're instantly
killed.
Mrs. Howell was a sister to Mrs.
Miller, and she and her daughter we're
visiting at the Miller house. Miller
was 65 years old and his wife 60. All
the bodies we're badly mutiiated.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
TOLD THE TRUTH.
As Consequence the Eiopine Pairs
Marriage Is Delayed One Day.

Louisville. Ky. May 2s.-Mistakins
The Jail Cor the court house. James p.
C0rCm and Logic Johnson. OF Hart
county Kentucky, applied for a mar
riage license They were elopers.
The couple were referred 10 Acting
Night Chief Of Police Captain Andrew
Krakel. who sent the runavays &C Dep
uty Clerk Aaron Forst when he
young woman was asked 20 state her
age she said she lacked one day Of
being rs years old. License was re-
fused. but The document may be legal
ly issued. Miss Johnson said she hal
been taught TO tell the TRUTH and she
preferred to wait until she was old
enough rather than give utterance 10
an untruth.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Dying Man WEEDS Woman with Whom
He Lived.

Louisville ky. May 26.--John Nel-
son and Trissa Clark. negroes. each
Is years old. after having lived togeth-
er as husband and wife for s5 years.
we're married. Nelson is practically
IN a dying condition and says that he
intended some day 10 make 1rissa his
wife. The bride VIII celebrate her
birthday Friday She Is nearly blind
Deputy Clerk Lewis Watson went TO
the home OF the aged couple 70 secure
Nelson's mark TO the signature on the
bond book and isaue the license. The
couple served a. slaves and have been
ccmpanions since cailaarz=s
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
BANK FAILS.
The Canton (o.l State Bank Puts Up
the Shutters.

Canton. o.. May 25.-The Canton
state bank has closed its doors.
IL was stated by the directors that
the failure was due 10 investments
made by Vice President w. L. Davis.
Tie had as security to the bank prop.
erty valued at S170.a0e several days
ago. but it it said that It VIII not pay
ms obligations. Money belonging to
the public schools Of Canton Is depos-
tied In the bank. II is stated by the
clearing house association officials that
no other Canton bank will be involved.
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across the river, skirling the woods
North Of Plat 3. down around Bui-
litt's Field und thence crossing the
South Fork and coming up the river
on the South side past Rameys, and
into the ball field on the west end
and finish in the middle Of the
grounds. The Riders will not at
tempt TO follow literally the trEsk Of
the hounds, but will keep in hearing
and in sight most Of the way. aud as
they viii not iuish with a race it Is
anticipated that all ladies who love
to ride viii take part.
The All-Round Prize will again be
one Of the chief features ofthe Sports
This will include, as it did last year,
Tennis. Trap shooting. Tournament,
and Field Sports. the contestant
making the highest general average
an all, winning the prize.
Special effort will be made this
year 20 get the very best Of judges
for the horse Show aud ia order 70
prevent an crisicism the Horse Show
Committee viii not this year select
the judges. They will be selected
by the Executive Committee.
Further details will be given IN
future issues.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

The moonshiner Posse Was Betrayed
BY Dog.

Lexington. Ky. May 27.-United
States Revenue Collector James T.. Nc
Coy arrived here from Jackson with
Information Of the destruction Of the
biggest moonshine still ever discovered
in the mountains Of Kentucky. The
barking Of dog betrayed the oficers,
and all OF the people connected with
the still escaped.
The paraphernalia consisted OF two
copper stills. the only ones Of their
kind ever found In the mountains. one
with capacity OF So gallons and the
other Of So gallons per day: s25 gal
Ions Of singing and about 1000 gal
Ions Of beer and mash and 20 large
fermenters. The posse destroyed ev-
erythlng.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
JAPANESE COLONIZATION.
cne Thousand Farmers Are To Be COL
iected In Texas.

Washington. May 27.-Japaneso col
onizauon is contemplated in Texas by
wealthy japanese aEriculturist who
recently visited the United States. ac-
oordiug TO report submitted 20 the
department OF commerce and labor by
Fred ID Fisher. the American consul
at Tamsui. F0rmosa. who based his
announcement upon recent publica-
tons In Japanese papers. The report
says that 1000 farmers arc TO be col
lected In Japan and that as a FIRST un-
dertaking $500 acres will be cultivated
IN paddy fields In Texas.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
AGED tis YEARS.
Lewis Young Starts on a Visit To His
Daughter In Iowa.

Charleston. W. Va. May 2s.-Lewis
Young. aged li9 years. left his home
Ia Nicholas county for Oskaloosa.
Ia, TO make his home with his
caughter. He made the first 80 miles
over a mountain road on foot a,ni
stood II like a boy He has lived
through the terms Of Office OF every
president but one, being born ten years
after the signing Of the declaration Of
Independence. He lived with his first
Wife 40 years and has married twl,s
since. The last time at the age OF 30.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
Gov. HsrrIek Renomlnat.d.

Columbus. o., May 26.-The repub-
mean state convention renOminated
Myron T. Herrick for governor. The
balance Of ticket Is: Lieutenant gov
ernor, A. l. Harris; attorney general.
Wade II. Ellis; treasurer. W. s. Me-
hinnon; supreme Judge. W. 2. Davis;
member board Of public works. VIM.
kirtley. il.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
PAUL JONES' REMAINS.
Gov. warfieId Makes Suggestion As
To Their Disposal.

Washington. May 25.-Gov. Edwin
Warneld. 0f Maryland. accompanied
by Thomas A. Whelan. Of Baltimorc.
and frank II. Piaft. Of Nav York. cali
al on tho president to suggest tc him
that the remains OF John Paul Jones
be deposited in the crypt at the An
aDoEs naval academy October Is next,
known throughout Maryland as Perry
Stewart day" The president informed
the delegation that no dcfnite decision
vet had been reached IN the matter.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

New York. May 27.-Business fail
ures in the United States for the week
ending May 25 number 179, against
i9i last week. iS4 in the like week in
1904. ISL in 1909 and l63 IN 1902. In
Canada failures for the week number
is. as against II last week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Atlanta. Ca. May 27.-BobDy Wal
thour. OF Atlanta. defeated Jimmy Mo
ran. OF Chelsea. Mass. IN a 20 mile
straight away motor-paeed race az the
stadium here. Time 2S.12. Moran
defeated Harry Caldwell IN ave mile
race Time e:55 rs.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
Warshlps slahted.

Manila. May 2s-Five warships
were sighted on Corregidor Island in
the entrance 90 the Bay OF Manila
Monday morning heaGed south II is
believed that they we're japanese YES.
sells. On Saturday two transports
were sighted l20 miles west OF the
Rashee straits by the British steamer
Yuensang.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Brunswick, Ca. May 25.-A deal in
volving one million dollars and 1S3,-
coo acres OF land in Liberty and Frank.
lin counties. Florida. was closed The
purchasers are a syndicate Of Chicago
and ST. Louis capitalists.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Bristol. Va. May 2T.-The Cllnch-
field corporation has purchased ,he
coal properties OF the Interstate Coal
& Iron co. aggregating $4,000 acres
lying IN Russell. Dickinson. Buchanan
and Wise counties. Va. paying fer the
same something over 81 500 900.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
DETAILED RETIRED OFFICERS.
4 Decision Made IN Regard To Their
Rates Of Pay.

Washington. May 26.-Thc con,roII-
er OF the treasury has rendered q de-
cision in which he holds that retired
officers OF the army detailed to co..
leges and similar Institutions under
the provisions Of the act 90 November
3. 1898. are assigned 90 active duty
within the meaning Of the act Of
March ?. 1905. and are entitled only
10 the rates of pay authorized by that
arf
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Rome May 29-In the historic han
OF the capitol King Victor Emmanuel
and Queen Helena. and other hsxh
state dignitaries. inaugurated the in
ternauonsl conference on agriculture
In the presence OF the diplomatic
corps and $50 delegates.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Naples, May 2s.-The eruption OF
at Nesuvius continues, the volcano
showing four new openings through
~hich lava aOws. while the immedl-
ate surrounding country Is covered
With ashes. The Funicusar railroad
has been compelled 10 cease running.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Paris. May 27.-Baron AiDhonse de
Rothschild, head Of the French branch
OF the banking house bearing the name
OF Rothschild. and governor OF the
Bank OF France. died from acute hron-
ch,tis. aggravated by eout.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Washington. May 2s.--Ths post o<
fee department ofielaily and emphat-
ically denies the report that Col Estes
@. Rathbone Is connected with the
postal service as Inspector OF in shy
other capacity.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Milan. Mo- May Marshal b
Whittier. said to have been the oldest
man In Missouri Is dead az his hJme
here in his l03d year He was a na-
tive OF Vermont and witnessed the
battle OF Plattsburg on Lake Cham
Dlain
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Paris. May 1s.--secretary Hay ar
rived here for three days stay. His
train was met BY the ofscials OF the
American embassy and later he was
called upon by Ambassador HcCor-
mick. former Ambassador Porter ana
number of olt .friendM
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01
RsIna Mercedes In Commission.

Newport r l.. May 27.-The cruiser
Reina Mercedes. captured by the Unit
ed States government in the Spanish
American war and recently remodeIed
al the Portsmouth. \. r.. navy yard.
went into commission as a receiving
ship here
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

Kansas City. May IT, Miss Francis
p. Johnson. cashier In the employ OF
ID. %. Drake a money lander. was nned
800 and sentenced to serve 30 days
in The county jail on the charge Of ex-
acting usur.o1s ialsress.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-01

lList q fcommIttees Coniinued On rsgo ~