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Show HOOTED AT THE FLAG. More Troulile in the Tennessee Mining Oistricts is Certain. Kxoxvii.le, Tenn., Jan. 7. A sentiment of anarchy is In the air throughout Coke Creek valley, and another outbreak is expected ex-pected every moment. The following circular cir-cular has been sent among the miners: "Convicts shall never gain a foothold here again. Onr prayer must be, 'Blessings on our people and destruction on the convicts, lessees and state militia.' We must act witli prudence, and give tit for tat. No matter what comes death, destruction or anarchy we must stand together. A hundred and sixty-seven men think they may intimidate us. Shall we endure it? Never! The time, to strike once more, for our families and houies is almost at hand." Today when the I'nited States flag was run up, the troops cheered, but the miners yelled in derision: "It won't stay there long; we'll shoot it down, and you with it!" The miners come about the camp and watch the soldiers, standing about in knots and ex- I amlnlng their position. Trouble is bound to come inside of a week, ond there will be bloodshed. Eugene Merrill, the leader of the miners, has issued a proclamation calling a meeting for tonight. After that an outbreak Is expected, ex-pected, and the state troops are preparing for it |