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The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
GOOD ROADS.
Prof. Stone, of Georgia, NJ axes Some
Suggestions.

HrOI stone, Oh OtoESio, Ns ahes StIht
Suggestions.
Prof ssor Stone, of Emory College,
Ga, who has made the subject a
study, has recently made some
recommendations relating to good
roads which may be easily adopted
and the result would certainly be
advantageous. Some of his ideas are
as follows:
81. One of the grea test needs of
Georgia, in order to advance its
development and prosperity, is
better country roads.
"2 Broadening the tires on all
vehicles would help greatly 20 put
and keep the roads in good condi-
ton. Wheels would then act as
rollers, to make the roads compact
and smooth, rather than as rut
makers and sand plows
50. Broad wheels would be induced
if the Legislature would do nothing
more than exempt from taxation for
a term of years all vehicles with tires
of four inches in width and over
II The tax return blank might
he made to read: what is the value
of carriages, wagons, buggies and
carts with tires less than four inches
in width?'
IS. This is small matter seem
ingly, but it would do much toward
providing and establishing better
country roads
Commenting, the Atlanta Journal
says: at would be an excellent plan
for the State to exempt from taxa
ton all vehicles with tires f ur inches
or more in width. Atlanta should
not wait for State legislation on this
subject. We spend more money in
repairs for the damages inflicted on
our streets by narrow tires than We
collect in tax on all the vehicles in
Atlanta
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

latter category, because it was the
only township in the United States
that gave a majority for Palmer
and Buckner, the so-called gold
standard Democratic candidates for
President and Vice President. And
now we find Dudley township cele
brated the unique event with a big
Christmas blow out and that Gen.
Buckner contributed twenty-five
gallons of old Kentucky whiskey
and fifty dollars in money to spice
up the festivities. 1t may be re-
marked in passing that the free use
of tapgle leg is an effective way to
gain converts to the "gold cure"
but of the Keely variety.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
Croker on 1900,

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. Richard
Croker, of New York stopped here
yesterday on his way to Belle Mead
Stock Farm near Nashville, Tenn.
He was noncommittal on politics,
until pressed for suggestion as to
1900 Then he said:
"Mr. Mckinley was elected on the
idea that Republican success would
be followed by prosperity. Unless
times get better, Mr.. Bryan or some
one on his line will be elected in
1900 by the most overwhelming MAJ
jority eyer given to a candidate fol
President"
Mr.. Croker asked many questions
about Mr.. Bryan's recent lecture
here
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
Cream WalnutS,

Take as much fondant az will make
the desired quantity, work with the
hands until all Jumps disappear,
using puIverized sugar on the hands
to prevent sticking. Break off
little pieces of uniform size and roll
into round balls Place them on q
plate and press an English walnut
half onto each one. Allow them to
stand a few hours until they assume
a firm consistency.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
ANATOMICAL POINTS.

He was shot in the suburbs Chicago
News.
Sho tainted upon his departure Lynn
Union.
She whipped him upon his return
Hawkeye
He was injured u the frccas -Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Thoy gossiped upon his downfall. Law.
renee American.
Mr.. Jonos walked in upon her invita-
ton. Electric Light.
We thought she sat down upon her being
asked. Saturday Gossip.
lie kissed her passionatoly upon her ro-
appearance. jefferson Souvenir.
He embraced her upon her restoration
and no longer w"pt over her absence.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
BfmetalIism to the Front.
Washington Post.

washington POST.
The new year opens with bimetal-
lism occupyinga a prominent position.
Senator Wolcott's European trip, for
the purpose of ascertaining the SEN
timents of the leading nations of
Europe in the matter of an inter
national conference on that subject,
has attracted a great deal of atten
tion. In all the mention made of
this trip and the object for which it
is undertaken one feature stands
forth with a prominence conspicuous
aboye every other consideration, and
that is the unanimous admission,
recognition, and acknowledgment of
the fact that bimetallism is desired
by the great body of the American
people.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
Col. Fries Entertainment.

Superintendent f. Fl. Fries tender
ed the officers, teachers, choir and
orchestra of the Moravian Home
Sunday school most delightful en-
tertainment at his beautiful home, in
Salem, Saturday evening. The deco
rations were pretty and the guests
was pleasantly spent in social games
and conversation. Music from Col.
and Mrs. Fries new music box, the
"Regina," was one OF the many inter-
esting features of the happy and sue
cessful social event.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
500 Reward S1oo

The readers of this paper will be pleased
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being a constitutional disease, requires a
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upon the blood and muous surfaces of
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and assisting nature in its work The pro,
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powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonia ials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
ESold by Druggists, 75c.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

Now isn't that magnanimous
proposition of Premier Canovas, of
Spain, to the Cubans? In brief, it is
that the island be placed under the
of a council of thirty,
q half of whom will be appointed
BY Spain. The Governor General
lAAaseed by SPAIN may veto any act
of the council, and the Spanish Cortes
may nullify anything the council
does. All of which means the abso-
lutte control of Spain. 1t reminds us
of the white mans proposition to
the Indian in dividing the results of
their hunt: You take the buzzard
and I'll take the turkey, or I'll take
the turkey and you take the buzzard.
Ofcourse, the Cubans, not all being
fools, will not consent to the Pre-
mier's wonderful piece of diplo-
macy(?).
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
No Wonder.

OOIumDld STATE.
Those Charlotte burglars broke the
record, and no wonder it caused
fire in the Observer office. Many
kinds of places have been robbed
hy enterprising and experimenting
cracksmen, but the blowing open of
fishes a new era in burglars ethics.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
Good Times at Lost.

C1nC1nnaU OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The better times and higher prices
have reached Missouri. Last month
a man out there sold his wife for $40,
and last week another one brought
81 5 in the same State.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

MAY the unfolding scroll of the
New Year have written upon it
peace, prosperity and happiness for
all our pee pie.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

THE removal OF the city clock to
the Courthouse tower would be an
elevatipg movement that would meet
with general approval. Turn up
ward, O Time, in thy flight!
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

DR.. Shields, an eminent physician of Ten
nessee, says: "I regard Ayers Sarsaparilla
as the best blood-medicine on earth, and
know of many wonderful cures effected by
its use.'' Physicians all over the land have
made similar statements.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
An Unknown Quantity.

III Bus.
Trotter-"Truth is said to be
stranger than fiction"
Weller-''To great many people
it is.''
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

THE holiday season afforded op-
portunity to Congressman to fix up
their Cuban speeches. Now for an
Outburst of chin music until every
body is tired of it. Action rather
than talk is what Cuba needs.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

THE dead year brought some roses
with it's thorns. Let Us not be un-
mindful of and ungrateful for the
blessings of the past.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
WELCOME, 1917

MILLIONS of Americans are hoping
that Cuban independence will be one
of the events of 1897.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

The evident purpose of the Repub
licans to dodge the currency quo uestion
and to fasten upon the country a
higher tariff is, probably, disap
pointing to the former Democrats
who supported the Republican party
in the late election, as well as disap-
pointing to those Republicans who
pinned their faith to the ''interna-
1ional bimetallism" pretense of the
platform. A great many people be-
lieYe that general prosperity cannot
come under contracted currency,
with drift towards still further con-
traction, and the number who SO
believe will probably be considerably
enlarged unless the present Republi-
can tactics undergo a very great
change
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
Nctfce Of Administrators.

T, Spainhower, deceased, late of Forsyth
county, n. c., this is to notify all persons
that have claims against the estate of the
said deceased, to exhibit them to the under
signed on or before the second day of Jan
uary, 1898, or this notice will be plead in
bar of their recovery. All persons indebted
to the estate will please make immediate
payment This the second day of January,
1897. ]. e. SPAINHOWER,
G. A. SPAINHOWER,
administrators.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
He Had Been There Himself.

Mrs. Jason-Don't swear like that,
Ray, just because the boys hit you with
a SNOWFALL. Don't lose your temper.
Mr.. Jason-Lose temper? Nothingl
I'm just swearing TO please the boys.
That's what they want. New York
Evening Journal.
PERT PERSONAL
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

Mr.. ECKELS will need assistance if
he is to write letter every time a
bank fails. The failures are some
what ahead of him now, and his task
of convincing folks that "everything
is lovely and the goose hangs high, :"
becomes more difficult. There is
something rotten in Denmark, -
and the powers that be should apply
themselves earnestly to the duty OF
administering needed remedies.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

NGs go queerly in this old
times. Often noble deeds
eralded and known only to
as the poet puts it, "full
s flower is born to blush un-
)" On the other hand, it some
Iimes happens that a small thing
produces sudden and unexpected
notoriety il not fame. DEdley town
ship. Haskell county, Kansas, with
ouly twelve voters, finds itself in the
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

DESPITE McKinley's professed in
terest in international bimetallism,
we do not expect any bimetallic
standard under his administration
The trusts and goldcrats will not
permit it, if they can help it, and
they will exert a powerful influence in
the Mckinley administration.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

HAD Bryan been elected, the air
would be mournful with dirges of 81
told you So" over the numerous
failures since the election. We were
told that such conditions would not
prevail when confidence was restored
and that confidence would come a
humping if Mckinley was elected.
What's the matter now?
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07
Peace to Its Ashes.

Bridget-There, Pat. what an awful
ceegar that do be!
Pat-It was good one once, Bridget,
but now it do be dead. That all.
Bridget-Dead, is it? Sure it must be
dead long while, don't know New
York Sunday Journal.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

WHAT is gour guess upon the out
come of the Senatorial muddle?
VIII the iPopulists stick to their
silver professions ard defeat Pritch-
ard, the turn coat; or will Hanna's
gold outshine the white metal when
voting time comes?
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

DON'T be frightened from forming
good resolutions by the wrecks
along the track Remember that
every noble and worthy act is the
product of a good resolution. The
impulse to do must have birth in the
mind. The growth is manifested in
the doing. Then resolve and proceed
to execute.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

COMPTROLLER ECKELs says the re
cent bank failures afford no ground
for apprehending a panic and this
officer takes an encouraging view OF
the situation. May his roseate hues
be not eclipsed by coming events.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

SELFIsHNEss and greed are prOmi-
nent il the hearings before the tariff
committee of Congress. Each repre-
sentative of each industry wants the
thing fixed so it will count the big
gest for him and his. The people
don't seem to cut much figure now,
but they will be heard from in two
Years.
The western sentinel., 1897-01-07

TIE PEOPLES PRESS.
d=oUNDED 1920
J. 3. WHITAKER, JR.,
Editor and Manager,
NOTICE.
A Blue Mark here is to call attention
the date to which your subscription IS paid
Remittances are desi red from those IN ar
ears.
WELCOME, 1897!
MILLIONS of Americans are hoping
that Cuban independence will be one
of the events of 1897.
MAY the unfolding scroll of the
New Year have written upon it
peace, prosperity and happiness for
all our pee pie.
THE dead year brought some roses
with it's thorns. Let us not be un-
mindful of and ungrateful for the
blessings of the past.
THE removal OF the city clock to
the Courthouse tower would be an
elevatipg movement that would meet
with general approval. Turn up
ward, O Time, in thy flight!
THE holiday season afforded op-
portunity to Congressman to fix up
their Cuban speeches. Now for an
outburst of chin music until every
body is tired of it. Action rather
than talk is what Cuba needs.
COMPTROLLER ECKELs says the re
cent bank failures afford no ground
for experimenting a panic and this
officer takes an encouraging view OF
the situation. May his roseate hues
be not eclipsed by coming events.
WHAT is your guess upon the out
come of the Senatorial muddle?
VIII the PopuIists stick to their
silver professions ard defeat Pritch-
ard, the turn coat; or will Hanna's
gold outshine the white metal when
voting time comes?
DESPITE McKinley's professed in
terest in international bimetalism,
we do not expect any bimetallic
standard under his administration
The trusts and goldcrats will not
permit it, if they can help it, and
they will exert a powerful influence in
the Mckinley administration.
SELFIsHNEss and greed are promi-
nent il the hearings before the tariff
committee of Congress. Each repre-
sentative of each industry wants the
thing fixed so it will count the big
gest for him and his. The people
don't seem to cut much figure now,
but they will be heard from in two
years.
DON'T be frightened from forming
good resolutions by the wrecks
along the track Remember that
every noble and worthy act is the
product of a good resolution. The
impulse to do must have birth in the
mind The growth is manifested in
the doing. Then resolve and proceed
to execute.
HAD Bryan been elected, the air
would be mournful with dirges of 81
told you So" over the numerous
failures since the election. We were
told that such conditions would not
prevail when confidence was restored
and that confidence would come a
humping if Mckinley was elected.
What's the matter now?
Mr.. ECKELs will need assistance if
he is to write letter every time a
bank fails. The failures are some
what ahead of him now, and his task
of convincing folks that "everything
is lovely and the goose hangs high, :"
becomes more difficult. There is
something rotten in Denmark -
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-05-13
Tribute of Respect.

At meeting Of Cedar Bluff class and of
the members of Cedar Bluff Sunday school,
held at the NJ. Z. church South, at Cedar
Bluff, Va, on the 9th day Of May, 1897,
the following preamble and resolutions
were read and adopted
Whereas, death has again invaded our
clas and Sunday school, and claimed for its
victim, our esteemed young sister, Kate G.
Laird, whose death occurred on the morn
ing of the Sd inst Therefore, be it
Resolved lst, That we bow submissively
to our Heavenly Fathers will, knowing
that our loss is her eternal gain, and while
her loss from our class and Sunday school
will be deeply felt, the example of her life
Of purity, gentleness and devotion to the
church and Sunday school will never cease.
Resolved 2d, That we. the surviving
members strive to initiate her virtues, piety
and goodness, and that we cherish her
memory.
Resolved Sd, That we extend to the be-
reayed and sorrowing family our heartfelt
sympathy in their sad afilction, and pray
that they may have the full consolation OF
a Father whose love may be seen in the
deepest sorrow.
Resolved 18th, That copy of these res
outions be spread on our church register,
a copy be sent to the Holston Methodist
and Tazewell papers for publication.
JAS. II. GILLESPIE,
THos. a. REPAss, JR.,
MAUDE JoHN,
Committee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-05-13
A Much Brighter Outlook.

1t is understood that the Norfolk and
Western railroad has secured q contract to
deliver 600 cars of coal to Norfolk each
day. The largest contract tie company
ever had was 500 cars per day and this
additional business will, it is thought,
necessarily compel them to increase their
force Of trainmeu. This increase Of bus
mess is apparent now a gentleman who
is we'll informed on railroad matters, said,
all the trainmen are working full time nov,
and great many are getting in extra
hours. The woebegone look that las
characterized the railroad employees has
been about dissipated, ,ard more cheerful
countenance is presented. Misunderstood
that this contract is Of a permanent
character and will continue as long as the
company can comply with the agreements
and deliver the coal. This increased
activity will give decided stimulus of all
kinds and will compel them to increase
their forces of employees in every de-
partment.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-05-13
They are Coming.

We announced before April county
court that Foote & Johnson would exhibit
at that court line of their carriages,
buggies &c. The simple leannouncementga gave
pleasure to those who wanted to buy a
first class vehicle; and one gentlemen
reported that he did not sleep much for
several nights after he read the notice in
the REPUBLICAN. He was tying to de-
termine what kind of vehicle he would
buy He saw Foote & Johnson's display
and bought handsome buggy.
Is is our pleasure to state that MIR. S c.
Foote will be here on Tuesday, the 18th
of May County court day. with complete
and fresh line of carriages, buggies and
other vehicles They will be stylish, COM
Portable and durable, the kind that people
want and ought to buy. He wants every
body to wait until they see his vehicles
and learn his prices, and has no fear OF
selling them.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-05-13
Defamation Contest.

At the defamation contest for a gold
medal by members of the Jaeger Literary
Society, of Tazewell College, on last Friday
night, the following programme was rem
dered
l. Chorus, i'Lovely Spring." by soci-
ETY..
p Defamation, "My Country, My
Mother, My God," Mr. P. II. Brooks.
g. Piano duet.
i. Defamation, Henry w. Grady, Mr..
S. L. Peery.
5. Defamation, John Howard Payne,
Mr. j. p Patton.
6. Piano solo, "The Trout" Miss Hattie
Harman.
I. Defamation, "Our Duty to the Re-
public" Mr. G. B. Hankins.
s. Defamation, "Victim of Passion, "
Mr.. S. l.. Patton.
9. Vocal solo, Madeline" Miss Lucy
RAIDER.
TO- Defamation, "Lost Thought" D.
NJ. Scott.
II. Defamation, care We Reconciled?'"
j. Powell Royal.
-. Song, "Our Porting Song" by So
ciety.
The declamations were all very fine, and
from what We can learn, the committee
must have had some difficulty in making
up their minds rs to who was the best de-
claimer Mr.. J. Powell Royal was de-
clared the successful contestant and was,
no doubt, worthy of such an honor The
music for the occasion was well executed,
both instrumental and vocal, and reflected
credit upon the pupils and college.
There was large audience present, and
it gave evidence of being most satisfactorily
entertained.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-05-13
Communicated.

On Monday morning, May Sd, 1897,
death entered the home of S. H. Laird, at
Cedar Bluff, and touched with his icy fin.
gers, Kate; and the bright and shining an,
gels, of whom she oved so well to talk,
waited her spirit to the home of the
blest. Ever a dutiful daughter, kind sis
ter, a sincere friend, an humble and de-
vout Christian Her place in the home is
vacant. Her voice is still How many,
many things remind her people of Kate.
Yes, mourning friends, she hath gone, gone, gone;
our Kate for Heaven hath plumed her wing;
In the light of the changciul vernal morn
She hath joined with the serIph choir to sing
Gone, gone, gone the gates of light
Were backward rolled by her sister h0nd,
For shining on es, all glad and bright,
Welcomed her home to the cloudess land
Gone gone, gone yes home to God;
She hath hushed her moan in His loving breast,
And the beautiful form beneath the valley sod
Lies waiting His call in its peaceful rest.
Gone, gone, gone, from her faded plume
She hath brushed the stains earth's sorrows
brought,
And Il new and amaranthnc bloom
From the smile of the Lamb her brow hath
caught.
Gone, gone, gone, wouldst thou call her down
From the Saviors arms to thy earthly bowers?
Wouldst tear from her brow its radiant crown
To deck her again with thy fading flowers?
Gone, gone, gone, but her music tone
Still sweetly and tendery lisps our name.
List! as it calleth us fondly home,
Our part in the volume of life to claim
Cedar Bluff, Va, May 9, '97.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-05-13
STATE NEWS.

N. w. Nelson, president of the metro
politan band of Richmond ,on the Sth inst,
was found dead in his bath room with the
gas turned on. He was old and in feeble
health and it is supposed he committed
suicide.
Mr.. John C. Blair, Of Wytheville, son
of Capt. F. S. Blair, has been appointed
assistant United States district attorney
for the Western District of Virginia. His
appointment was totally unexpected to
Virginia Republicans, and has provoked
protest for Gen. Walker and all the
Republican leaders in the State.
The work of rebuilding the burned piers
at Newport News is being rapidly pushed.
A mad dog some time ago bit two hogs
belonging to Mr. j, NJ. Iipscomb, OF Louisa
County. They both went mad, one IN
eighteen and the other in twenty-three
days.
Strawberries and onions have begun to go
to market from the Eastern shore, the
prices thus far being higher than those
prevailing at the same time last year.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-05-13

mained ii consistent member; but a few
months previous 10 her death she conse..
Grated her life more fully to the work OF
the Lord ,and her life gave promise of rich
fruitage. But the all wise Father saw tit
to transplant her to the fields above, where
bloom the flowers of Eden.
She was devoted to her church, the Sab
bath school and league, and among the last
acts of her life was tte preparation of 4
paper which she read in the league only a
few days before her death. In the death
of Miss Laird the league has lost one Of its
most efficient workers, be it, therefore,
Resolved, That we bow in submission to
this dispensation of providence, knowing
that sail things work together fer COOL to
them that fear God' and that precious
in the sight of the Lord is the death OF his
saints"
Resolved 2d, That we extend cur tender
sympathies to the bereayed family
Resolved Sd, That 4 copy of these reSo-
lutions be recorded in the minutes OF the
league, a copy be sent to the TazeweIl pa
pers and the Holston Methodist for pubii-
cation, and copy to the afflicted family.
Miss Lou KZER,
Miss MATTE PEEGY,
J. A. MCGUIRE,
Committee.