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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24
GOOD ROADS,.

There was time when the press had q
good deal of weight in shaping pub
Lie sentiment. That time may have
not gone. This being possible there
should be continuous effort on the part
of the newspapers of Virginia to create a
livlier interest in the subject ofgood roads.
The Norfolk Pilot and some other papers
in the eastern part of the State have
written some very able articles on the
subject, the Pilot especially having done SO.
There can be no doubt but that what has
been already said has done good. Go
where you may and you will find healthy
and growing interest On the question OF
good roads.
Here, in Tazewell County, the experience
of last winter made profound impression
upon the property holders who had to
travel roads that were almost impossible.
If was general remark that something
had to be done toward the improvement of
our county highways. Everybody is in
favor of improvement. The question is,
what can be done? Good roads have been
graded and macadamized in some sections
of the county, but these, in most instances,
for lack of funds or proper timely attention
have been seriously worn or damaged. In
fact, it is probable that not single, con-
tinious mile of good road can be found in
the county. 1t certainly does not pay to
build good roads and then let them go to
ruin for want of attention or supposed
inability to keep them in repair.
Before any decided Improvement can
be made in the county highways our road
system will have to be materially changed.
The proper amount of new roads can not
be built and the old roads cannot be kept
in repair without more money is raised for
these purposes. How to raise it is a
question for the citizens and taxpayers of
Tazeyell to determine. It is idle to talk
about improving our roads unless We make
I'D our minds to increase the road funds
largely in some way. We would like to
hear from some of our citizens and tax
payers on the subject.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24
Annexations to the United States.
Philadelphia Press.l

Philadelphia Press.l
The signing of the Hawaiian treaty and
the probable early annexation of those
islands to the United States will revivein
terest in past accessions of territory to this
country. There have been six such annex
atoms and Hawaii will make the seventh.
By these additions the territory belonging
to the United States has been more than
trebled in extent and the resources of
the country increased many times. They
have all occurred in this century, and it is
a singular fact that as the century opened
with one of these additions so it likely to
to close with another.
The purchase of Louisiana by President
Jefferson in 1903 was the first and most
considerable addition made to the area of
the United States. The exact extent of
this accession cannot be STAGED, as
boundaries in those days were indefinite
and Spanish, French and American claims
ON6Tidpp6u CdCu OLuCt az many PAheo'
But the general outlines Of the territory
called Louisiana are known, Beginning
on the Gulf of Mexico, where it included
part of the present State ofAlabama ali of
louisiana and an indefinite part Of Texas,
it extended in broad irregular strip in a
northwestern direction to the boundry OF
the British domlnione. 1t covered all of
louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory, Iowa, the Dakotas, Mon.
tana, Idaho and Wyoming, and part of
Alabama, Mississippi, Minnesota, and Col
orado, and all most all of Kansas. 1t has
been matter of dispute whether this
purchase extended to the Pacific Ocean
and included Oregon and Washington, and
it is significant that Jefferson denied that
it did. But it is certain that if Louisiana
had not been acquired the Northwestern
territory never would have been. Includ-
ing the two Pacific States this accession
added about l ,1sS, GOO square miles to the
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

area of the United States, or nearly doubled
it, at cost of about $l5,75O,0O0.
1t is not strange that MIR. Jefferson was
elated over SO valuable an accession to the
country and that he asserted that it would
be one of his chief claims to future fame.
1t certainly whetted the appetite Of his
successors to make similar extensions of
the boundaries of the country. The next
opportunity to enlarge the limits
of the United States came in 1919,
when President Monroe purchased for
So, 900, 900 what's now the State of Florida.
This added IS, $50 square miles to the area
of the country, a comparative small
amount. But Florida was important for
other reasons than size. Its purchase
placed the control of the coast line from
Main to Texas in the hands of the United
States and removed a danger which would
have continued go long as Spain had
foothold on the mainland Of North Amer
lea. 1t was twenty-six years before the
United States had third opportunity to
extend its boundaries. This occurred in
1916 when the Republic of Texas was ad-
mitted into the Union as State by joint
resolution of Congress. The frontiers OF
Texas were not we'll defined on the west,
but generally speaking it added about
1926, 900 square miles to the territory of the
United States and made the total area OF
the country nearly 100000 square miles.
Unlike the two previous annexations
Texas cost the country nothing directly,
but indirectly it cost the Government a
good deal. tiled to the war with Mexico,
which cost good many millions of dollars
and to the treaty of Guadaloupe- Hidalgo
in 1s4s by which another large addition OF
territory was obtained. This territory,
taken partly as indemnity for the war and
partly by purchase, included nearly all the
area now occupied by California, Utah,
Nevada and parts of Colorado, iArizona
and New Mexico, and covered about
csc, 900 square miles of land. This treaty
and the settlement of the northwestern
boundary line about the same time gave
the United States Pacific coast line extern
ding from British Columbia to the Gull
of California Another result of the Mex
lean War was the purchase in 1858 OF
another strip from Mexico, including the
southern part of what is now the territories
of Arizona and New Mexico. 1t covered
about $4,000 square miles and cost
$40, 100000. The last greataddition to the
territory of the United States was made in
1867 when Alaska was purchased from the
Russian Government for $7,200,000. BY
this purchase 577 800 square miles of land
were added to the area of the country and
the total increased to 3,602,990 square
miles.
The annexation of Hawaii, when ii
comes, will be the smallest made at any
one time to the territory of this country
These islands have total area of 1000
square miles, or about equal to the COM
bined area of Connecticut and Rhode
Island. The value, however, of this seventh
acquisition to the territory of the United
States cannot be estimate from its super
fetal size. 1t may prove as valuable as
some of those made IN the past.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24


wishes to enjoy the honors that hehas won,
by his leadership, for others, he is
pronounced not good enough 1t is really
astonishing the way Democrats in Virginia
now sheer at Ellyson. We remember,
however, the way they first applauded
Cleveland, holding him up to the world as
demi-god, and how they turned upon him
when he could no longer lead them to
viclory-the loaves and fishes. 1t may
be that our Democratic friends will regret
that they have treated Ellyson with SO
much scorn.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

Iris pretty well settled now that J. Hoge
TYLER will be the Candidate of the Demo
cratic Populist combination for Governor.
He will be opposed by strong man, we
predict; and his fate may be that
experienced by the Hon. William Jennings
Bryan, who was confident of being elected
President.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

The Roanoke World expresses the con-
viction that it would be wise thing for
the Democrats to put Populist on their
ticket as the candidate for Lieutenant
Governor. If the Chicago platform is
endorsed why not put Populist at the
head of the ticket? Bryan was Populist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

We saw afew days ago where Demo
cratic newspaper pronounced Mr.. McKin-
ley o vain and shallow man, devoid OF
ability as statesman. Only shallow
brain would make such statement in the
face of the achievements Of the man who
is now President of the United States.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

The Silverites in Virginia pronounced
Taylor Ellyson great big man when he
was operating the election machinery for
their benefit. Now they dwarf, his signlf-
canoe by declaring that he is unworthy to
TO stand before such small timber as Hoge
Tulnr
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

Irlooks very much like ]. Hoge Tyler
will defeat J. Taylor Ellyson by heavy
majority for the Democratic nomination
for Governor. suchis Democratic gratitude.
Ellyson has repeatedly conducted his party
to victory in Virginia by methods that
have been very questionable; but his party
was always ready to accept such work and
victories at bis hands. Now that ne
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

The only hope the Democratic party has
for future success is a continuation of hard
times. The prospect for continuation is
bad and Organism is desperate. There are
some of Mr.. Bryan's followers eager for
success in 1900 that they would be willing
for the country to suffer until then.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

THE people of Virginia defeated the
scheme of certain political tricksters who
wanted to have q new Constitution for
restricting suffrage. Now, why can't the
people go to work and override the
machine which has fastened an unfair
election law upon US
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

PUBLIC sentiment in the United States
is strongly in favor of the annexation of
Hawaii. 1t is regarded not as party
question, and treaty of annexation will
be well received by men of all parties.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24
The TazeYelRepublican
published every Thursday at
TAZEWELL, va,
Ny
WILLIAM DLETON,
Editor and Proprietor.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Republican, one year, cash in advance s l 90
Subscriptions on time oo
Republican and n. Y. Tribune, one year, .
ADVERTISING RATES furnished on applica-
ton Correspondence solicited.
The publishers of THE REPUBLICAN are not re-
sponsible for opinions expressed by Correspon-
dents.
THE REPUBLICAN is entered at the Post-ofice at
Tazewell, Virginia, as second-class matter.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24
PoBsT & WINGO,
= China and Glassware
Have You Examined Our Stock and Prices?

We have fine Carlsbad and Haviland Dinner and
Tea Sets, handsomely decorated and of elegant de-
signs China Dessert Sets Berry Sets in China OF
glass After-dinner and Individual Coffee Sets, beau
tiful China Statuettes and Vases Jardinears Cake
Baskets and in fact the most complete line of China
and Oueensware ever seen in this section We have
Glass Tumbers in great quantities, fine and cheap
Flower Pots all sizes.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

WILL the campaign be lively one In
Virginia this year? Yes one of the hvliest
we have experienced for years.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-06-24

Senator Chandler, who spends the entire
Summer riding bicycle In New Hamp'
shire has nearly 500 miles TO his credit.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18
BLOODSHED FEARED
Friends OF 90 "f-t'ms OF the Versailles
IynchinE LIKELY to Make Trouble.

Friends OF a. 'f-t'ms OF the Versailles
IynchluE LIKELY to Make Trouble.
osGooD, Ind, Sept. i7-There viii
be an awful reckoning OF the slaugh-
ter CT the five men in the Versailles
Jail All the victims have many rela-
tives and friends who have determined
that somebody must suffer for the
wholesale lynchng Every body here
believes that more blood will be shed.
There is a feeling that the mob acted
hastily as 10 Levi and Jenkins. The
only testimony against them was Hos
letters steament that they were in
volved in the Noolcr burglary.
Squire Loswcll the acting coroner,
concluded the inquest at noon. and
returned verdict that Gordon and
Andrews had come TO their death
by hanging, and Jenkins, Levi and
Sculter by being dubbed or shot to
death. The verdict ended by saying
the slayers of the men were unknown.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18
First published IN the Daily Leader Aug
usf u -QV
Notice for Publication.

Land office AT Guthrie, Oklahoma, Aug
ust "a, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF bis
intention 20 make lnal proof Ia support
OF his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver Of
United States land Office at Guthrie, Okla
on September 30. 1897, viz:
Prince a. Haaby, for the hf, nv or Of
see. y, twp. II n, r @.
He names the following witnesses 20
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
Freeman w Wallace, Howard G. Gle
ment, Daniel Parks aud George Baker,
all OF Lar stOn, o. Il.
4227 A. n. J. Crook, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18
Six navs Of Good Times.

The last days of September will long
be rememb bered by such OF our fellow
citizens as attend the Topeka fall festi-
val and SILVER anniversary OF the A. Il.
e. s II. railway. The program each day
will be replete with novelties and the
drills and sham battles Of the troops
and the parades OF other bodies will
prove interesting to visitors The
Santa Fe route has made a rate OF IS So
for round trip from Guthrie Tickets
on sale Sept. $3.50, limited until Oct a.
1897 A. j CoRKINs, Agent
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In the matter OF the estate Of John $.
Pnmyea. Jr., late of the city Of Guthrie,
county OF Logan, Territory Of Oklahoma,
deceased.
All persons having claims against said
John s. Pumyea, Jc, deceased, are re-
qulred TO exhibit the same, with the nec-
essary vouchers TO the undersigned, duly
appointed and qualified administratriX.
with the will annexed OF the estate Of
said deceased. at the law office OF Cot
teral & Honor, upstairs, PA West Okla
homa avenue, IN the ciLy Of Guthrie,
county Of Logan, and Territory Of Okla
homa, and that four months after the
first publication OF this notice has been
limited by order OF the probate court OF
said Logan county as the time for credit
ors OF said deceased. 10 exhibit and pre-
sent their claims against said estate.
Datedt he 7th day Of August, 1897.
KATE Y. PUMYEA.
Admintraisrix,w With will annexed OF said
estRtet
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Land Office at Guthrie. o. T., Au-
gust IS, 1897.
Notice IS hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention 10 make final proof IN support
Of his claim. and that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, o. T., on September "a, 1897. viz;
Charles NJ. Corn ,iior the Sc or Of sec 1,
twp IS, Of r 3, W.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said land, viz:
James Demaree. Thomas HOpeWel
William Bowman and Samuel Corn, oil
Of Seward, o. T.
l2l6 A. Nj Crook Register.
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Cheap Rates

On September :, 9, u, l6, 21, %, 2s,
30 and oetobefs, :, l9, IA, 10 and 81,
we will sell first class limited tickets
10 st. Louis at sl325, tickets to be
good on date OF sale and for continuous
passage. Corresponding reduction to
points east of ST. LOUIS "A. ,. Cor.
ains, Agent Santa Fe Route
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18
First published in Daily Leader Sept
A. 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., Sept g.,
1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice OF her in
tentioh TO make final proof ia support Of
her claim, and that said proof will be made
before the register and receiver at Guth-
rie, o. r.. on Oct. 9, 1897. viz:
Lettie S. Stream, for the lots /, 2, and
hf Il or, see g. tp 10 n,T3c.
She names the following witnesses 10
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Millard Il. Minshall, William A Wat
kins. Isaac ID Parrot. Jasper N Stans-
bury, all OF Fouts, o. II.
$3.50 A. N. J. CROOK. Register
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Do not overlook this item We con
slider 1t a matter Of great Importance
10 at all times observe the Golden
Rule" Owing TO this fact the public
is always ready to patronize the
Guthrie Steam Laurdry.-F, NJ Curtis,
DrOD-iptur
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18
First published In the Daily Leader Au-
gust 2l, 1897.
NOtice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, Oklahoma, Au-
gust 20, 1891
Notice IS hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention 10 make final proof in support
of hts claim, aud that said proof will be
made before the register aud receiver al
Guthrie, Oklah ma, on September 27,
1897, viz;
Henry C. Herbert, for the lots 3 and 4
and hi OF NV or sec tp i4r2 e.
He names the following witnesses 20
prove his continuous residenN upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz,
William Fiaugher Of Falls, o. T., VIII
liam Musgrove Of Ingram, o. T., John
Van0ebOgart OF Fails, o. T., william
Brewer OF Falls, q. 7.
tsls AM Crook, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18

No man or woman can enjoy life or
accomplish much IN this world while
suffering from torpid liver. DeWitts
Lttle EARLY Risers, the pills that
cleanse that organ, quickly, Seaton-
ian Drug Co, Eagle Drug Stor, and
K. RenfrO.
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Moments are useless if triAed away;
and they are dangerously wasted II
consumed by delay in cases where One
Minnie Cough Cure would bring inn
mediate relief Seatonian Drug Co
Eagle Drug Store and c r. Rentro.
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To heal the broken and diseased It's.
sues, TO soothe the irritated surfaces,
to Instantly relieve and to permanently
cure Is the mission OF DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve. Seatonian Drug Co
Eagle Drug Store and c. X. Renfro.
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Rloreation Better Than Medioine

Attend Topeka's Fall Festival aud
observe the improvement that will re-
suit from a judicious indulgence in the
weeks galety. The Santa Fe will take
you there and back for one fare.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18

A new laundry man with several
wears experience has just taken charge
Of the work Give us your laundry
and you'll never regret it.-Guthrie
Steam Laundry.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-18

Oar motto is to try to please every
one Hence the great rush To Ia,
Guthrie steam Laundry.
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The Varied Daily Attractions
Of Topoka's Fall Festival will be OF a
character to please every body, The
rate via tho Santa Fe is only one fare.
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Wanted--An apprentice girl at the
Fair, ia oklahoma ave.
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tlOu al OklduOlud Aily.
Make close connections at El Reno for
POINTS on the Rock Island north and south.
For rates and information apply to
J. r. HOLDEN, Trafic Manager,
South McAlester, l. T.
o. NJ. M. ELLSWORTH,
Agent Oklahoma CITY
EDWIN ADAMS.
Travelling Freight and Passenger Agent
OklahOma NltY. o. I.
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SOUTH, SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST.

Arrive Leave Arrive Arrive
NoGuthrie Guthrie. iFt. WorthlGalv s'n
s05li2:l5 y. IN. ll2:26 p IN. 1885 p. mIe:05 am
t05ltl.Cb .. m. ~ ;Ob p IN sos a. N y 80 p m.
sell $3.50 ,. m. 900 a m Local Freight,
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UTHRIE Lodge No, 3, l. q. o. T. meets
t-a Monday night OF each week at $50. Vis-
iting odd Fellows ALWAYS welc one
T. W RITTERBUS n G..
@ w. BRUCE, Sec'Y lock box l7s.
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- UTHRlE Lodge No. 2, X. OF r., meets
Ia every wednesday at 1880 in their hall
m the Victor block, corner First and Harri-
Gon. Visiting knights are always welcome,
JAMES NJ. WHEELER, G. c.
J. FOUCART N. OF 4. and Kgaof II,
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CATARRH
First Published in the Guthrie Daily
Leader, Sept. 10, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Leader, Sept. 10, 1897
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Klngfisher o. T., Sep
tember Z, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has dled notice OF his
intention to make final proof In support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver at
Kinfsher. Q. r., on October l3. 1897, viz:
Jacob Holdermau, II. T. C260 for lots
and .. ne = sec ., twD Il, west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said and, viz:
Francis NJ McCammOn, William Nc
Cannon. James NJ. Holiday and Martin
Osborn, all OF Crescent City, o. T.
Il. G.. SPrLMAN, Register.
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@KLAHOdA kncampment No. !, l. o. o. +
" meets every Tuesday evening In odd
Fellows hall at 1890. All visiting patriarchs
welcome a. kREBS, Q. p.
H. l.. STROUGH, Scribe
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MUTUAL BENEFIT TO LADIES.---We
lXl furnish employment, procure helps buy,
sell or exchange fancy articles, novelty
goods, periodicals, etc.
WoMEn'S IMPORTATION BUREAU
Room 20Ly0n Bl 0ck,
Cor. Harrison aud Division
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Notice fOr PnblieatIOn.

First published 10 the Daily Leader Au
Quet 10 1897