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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
THERE MUST BE q CONVENTION.

A great outrage is being attempted upon
the Republican party in Virginia. Those
who, under the plan of organization, hold
the power Of calling State convention
have delayed doing 50, and some Of them
are now asserting that a convention ought
not to and will not be held The right Of
determining whether or not there shall be
State ticket placed in the field is one
which belongs to the masses Of the party;
and how can that question be determined
except by convention of delegates repre-
senting the people?
Ifa majority of the State committee
should arrogate to itself power which 1t
has no right to exercise and refuse to call a
convention, the minority should make such
a call, and the people will respond. 1t
looks very much like few men, who have
assumed to be the leaders of the party in
Virginia, are trying to Guido Mahoneism.
The people have profited by their expert
ence in permitting Malone to be the auto
crat of the party, and will speedily put the
boot to any one who attempts to play the
Malone role again. A convention should
be held, it must be held.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
UNITED WE SHOULD STAND.

This is no time for wrangling in the
ranks or among the leadership IF the Re-
publican party in Virginia. But for the
unwise leadership of Malone the party
would never have gotten so completely at
the mercy of the Democracy and we would
have escaped the unjust and vicious cleo
ton laws that have been enacted for the
sole purpose of enabling the Democratic
party to retain control of the State. A
great effort should I've made by the Repub-
licans to secure such an influence in the
next General Assembly that they can, by
uniting with the less partizan Democratic
members, secure the passage of an election
law that will remove all opportunities for
fraud or corruption. To do that there
must be a union of sentiment and purpose
on the part of every man who is Repub-
lican. The men who claim to be the lead
ers should not be permitted to produce
confusion and disorder in the ranks. The
privates should say to these leaders stop
your quarreling or we will drive you FROM
leadership.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

makes it reasonably clear that those who
administer the affairs of Hawaii were losing
patience with this country. They had
evidently made up their minds that they
had waited nearly long enough-that what
we turned up our noses at others value
highly. Washington was more or less form
ally notified that the time for coquetry had
gone by and that the failure ofthis country
to take decided action would result in the
establishment of close relations with Great
Britain.
Perhaps this way was an empty threat,
an attempt to force the hand ofthe United
States, but it had other than hollow sound.
1t is certain that the establishment of
closer relations would have seriousl Y COM
plicated the situation. 1t is one thing to
deal with Japan and another to have to
deal with England. Not much that the
Hawaiian says is calculated to make us re-
gret our bargain, if that is what it may be
called, but his plea for statehood is not
likely to be seriously considered. lie de-
clares that the islands have all the machln-
cry of q civilized State aid are not, like
Alaska, rude and unciyilized country.
1t would scarcely harmonic with his pur'-
pose, however, to remind us that the
islands are peopled principally by Asiatics,
who are about as capable Of entering into
the spirit of our laws as they are of grasp
ing comet by the tail.
We made no mistake in annexing
Hawaii nor were we mistaken'in debating
the terms. Those who have party purpo-
ses to subserve may talk Of the ACCESSIBILITY
of an addition to our list ofStates, but that
will be one of the problems of the remote
future and is worthy of discussion now only
at the hauds of men who deserve to have
their political heads broken in several
places.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
THE NEW TARIFF.
velites.

At O'Clock p m. on Saturday the Vice
President announced that the time for the
final vote on the new tariff bill had arrived
and directed the ll-call to begin. In eight
minutes the call was completed, anu 1t was
found that the bill had passed by vote of
40 to 50. The bill was taken to President
Mckinley, at 4:04 o'clock he affixed his
signature and the Dingley bill became
law.
Just four months and twenty days from
the inauguration of Mckinley, and little
over four months after the extra session
began its work the struggle was ended and
the new Republican tariff for protection
went into force The country was led to
believe the Democrats in theSenate would
not try to delay the passage of the meas
ure, but they have caused great deal OF
unnecessary delay, perhaps more than a
month has been lost, and the govern
ment has lost millions of dollars by delays.
In spite of the dilatory tactics of the Dem
ocrats in both Houses of Congress the bill
has been passed more promptly than any
general tariff law that has ever been given
to the country.
1t is the confident belief and eXpecta-
ton of Republicans that most beneficial re-
suits will follow The return to tariff poi
icy which assures proper protectiont 10 home
industries and will produce ample reve-
nue. for the support of the government will
speedily restore confidence and give fresh
impulse to the business interests of the
country. Business men throughout the
entire country will hail with joyful acclaim
return to the Republican economicpolicy.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Social Standard.
Richmond Times.l

Richmond Times.
A writer in the current issue of the Fo-
rum dolefully asserts that we cannot have
any social standards in the United States
for the reason that We have no ranks, no
classes, no order of precedents, such as are
encountered in Great Britain.
The writer seemingly deplores the fact
that our social life is arranged as it is, but
to most people it is right and altogether
what it should be.
1t would be impossible for human beings
to dwell together in a civilized community
without the natural adoption of classes.
These will always lie in the unequal gifts Of
God to man, and the purposes to which he
gives the time of his hands and the prompt
ings of his heart.
The cultivation of the mind, and the re-
quirement of gentle tastes and habits ofre-
fined indulgences all tend to create a
class difference in any community, and
again The accumulation Of wealth and the
expenditure of it in certain directed chan
nels tends TO separate into class differences
those whose endeavors meet with less re-
ward
In civilized life there must be classes,
but in this grand country of outs they
are imposed by nature and its subsequent
development, and not by arbitrary social
DEGREES which elevate one man and doom
another to obscurity. Here every man is
born with the blessed heritage of life, lib
erty and the pursuit of happiness, and he
finds his class by the restraint which he
puts upon himself, and the energy with
which he improves lis natural endow-
ments and lays hold Of the opportunities
which life presents.
We have no rank here. No accident Of
birth that arrogates to any one man a
shadow of superiority over another, and
which applauds unworthy procedures as
royal prerogatives.
We have 10 order Of precedents beyond
the one that all honorable men of private
probity and public integrity rank with the
princes of men, and enjoy the distinction
of approved American citizenship
England may have her ranks and pre-
cedents, hut all that Americans want is
justice to all and special privileges 10 none,
fair field and no favorites, and they will
work out their own social destiny to suit
themselves.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
IN THE NICK OF TIME.
The Signing of the Hawaiian Annexation
Treaty Was Accomplished
None Too Soon.
Brooklyn Eagle, Dem.l

Brooklyn Eagle, Dem.
The signing of the Hawaiian annexation
treaty was not Immediately preceded by
discussion that the public knew much
about. 1t is described when it is said that
it was done quietly. 1t surprised not only
the japanese minister but the people of
this country, and wherever opinions found
expression that expression was to the
effect that the affair had been pretty well
managed.
1t is beginning to appear that the treaty
was signed none too soon. Yesterday a
representative of the Associated Press
talked with Colonel McFarlane, a prom
inent Hawaiian who is now in London
The Colonel admits that Japan had no de-
signs upon the group of islands, but he
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Communication.
Richlands, Va, July %, 1897.

Richlands, Va, July %, 1897.
Editor of the REPUBLICAN,:
AS several gentlemen have been spoken
of as candidates for the Legislature, it is
time the voters Of Tazewel county were
looking out for suitable man. We should
favor no man that has ever faltered, but
choose one of our best men, who has been
found at the front when his influence and
vote were needed; whose past record shows
a true Republican. While there are many
good and true men in the party, l know
of no man in the west end of Tazewell
county who the Republicans would more
delight to vote for than Mr. William B.
Spratt, of Richands. No one has done
more for the party than Mr.. Spratt. Al
ways found at the front when his party
needed him, his views are broad and lib
eral, his life honest and upright, and he
commands the esteem of the Republicans
and respect of the Democrats.
The east end of the county has received
the nomination for four years, and the Re-
publicans of the west end think we ought
to furnish the man this Fall.
Mr.. Spratt is not seeking the nomina-
ton, but his friends will present his name
before the convention, and should he be
nominated he will receive the biggest vote
ever polled for any candidate in the Mai
den Spring district,
write without the consent or knowledge
of Mr.. Spratt. simply give the views of
an honest Republican, yet, if we do not
get our man we will vote for the nominee,
whoever he may be. Respectfully,
A REPUBLICAN.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

Miss Landon Rives, the sister of Amelie
Rives, is said to able to sketch horses very
well, but to fail absolutely in attempting
to draw any other animal.
Miss Bertha F. Bottsford, a prominent
young society woman of Chicago o, has sue
ceeded in collecting by private subscription
funds to provide four doctors to aid victims
ofthe heat in that city.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

The gold Democrats in all the States,
except Virginia, where there are to be
elections this Fall are organizing with the
purpose of putting up tickets of their own,
and it is confidently believed they will poll
much stronger vote than they did last
year. a great many gold Democrats par
ticipated in the primaries and took part
in the meetings that sent delegates to the
Chicago convention, and felt that they
were bound to vote for Bryan and against
their convictions. They are now cooper
ating with the sound money wing OF the
party, and in many places, especially in
Kentucky, the meetings Of the gold Dem
ocrats have shown larger and more en-
thusiastic attendance than that Of the sill
vor;+oc
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
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 or
glass, Afterdinner and Individual Coffee Sets, beau
tiful China Statuettes and Vases Jardinears, Cake
Baskets and in fact the most complete line OF China
and Queensware ever seen in this section We have
Glass Tumblers in great quantities, fine and cheap
Flower Pots all sizes
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

WHAT the American nottingham needs
is steady employment at good wages. If
protection will not furnish them to him,
what will?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

Mrs. MARY ELLEN LEASE is spoken Of
as the candidate of the Socialist party for
governor of Kansas. Mrs. Lease must
have heard in some way about the rich
gold mines in Alaska, which accounts for
her desertion of the cause of free silver and
announced adherence to socialism. She
wanted, no doubt, to anticipate Bryan.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

IN another column we publish com.
munication which suggests w. B. Spratt,
Esq, as a candidate for the House Of Dele
gates. We have known Mr.. Spratt fol-
many years, and he has proven himself a
staunch Republican. If the Republicans
Of Tazewell should select him as their can
didate this paper will give to him the
hearty support he deserves.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
The TazeVelRepublican
Published every Thursday at
TAZEWELL, VA,
BY
WILLIAM C. PENDLE T0E,
Editor and Proprietor.
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THE REPUBLICANS entered at the Post-oilice at
Tazewell, Virginia, as second-class matter.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

ways to smile upon our land when the Re-
publican policy is in force, and to frown
upon it when the Democrats are running
things.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

SILVER is still going down in price, why
don't wheat go down with it? The Bryanltes
said the price of wheat was influenced by
the price of silver.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

THE Bryanites have not only destroyed
J. Taylor Ellyson as candidate for Gov
ernor, but have arranged to retire him as
chairman of their party.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

Rich strikes in gold have been made
near Placerville, in California. Prosperity
seems TO be striking our country in every
way.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

THE Fredericksburg Free Lance speaking
of Hoge Tyler as the Democratic nominee
for Governor says: "The election in No
vember is to be his feast or funeral" Ifthe
Republicans act wisely and the gold Dem
ocrats are not too timid complete coal
ton can he formed that will make the
election Hoge Tylei's funeral.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

IT looks very much like Alaska will solve
the silver question. The immense find of
gold in the Klondike region, which is pro-
nounced the richest strike in American
mining history, will make the white metal
less popular as money metal. Everybody
prefers gold, if they can get it, and it looks
like Alaska has a sufficient stock to supply
the world The Bryanites are nows flock
ing in great numbers to the Klondike
country, and William Jennings don't talk
near as much as he did short while ago.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

A NUMBER Of prominent gentlemen are
being spoken of by the Republicans of the
county as candidates for the House of Del
egates. Among them we have heard men
toned NJ, l. Peery, JOS. S. Moss, w, B.
spratt and Henry Bowen, Jr. All good
men, any one of whom can win by a big
majority.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

THE decline of cents per ounce in sill
yer and the advance in farm products
ought to silence the calamity howlers. But
they will howl! Let them how'll
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

IT is very amusing to hear some of our
Democratic friends try to discount the
prosperity which is now steadily springing
up in all parts of the country. If farm
products have advanced in prices they say
Providence has caused shortage in the
crops in other countries and to that cause
the advance is attributable. We have
noted the fact that Providence seems al
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

THE Democratic papers are already deal
ing out their flap doodle arguments about
the higher cost of living under Republic
antarif. The country tried the lower cost
of living under Democratic tariff, and it
was entirely too low to meet the popular
taste. The scale of living became so low
that Democracy had to resort to the Pop
ulistic diet of free silver, which it offered
as food to the suffering people. Even that
cheap diet did not satisfy the intense hun
ger or fill the s;omachs of the unemployed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

CoI.Jxo G.WATTs says he does not wish
to be candidate for the State Senate, but
a number of his friends are urging his
name. As the nominee Of the Republic
ans of the district he would beat any man
the Bryanites can put up.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

The Democrats are already fixing their
majority in Virginia at 10000 in the
coming election. They must expect to
work the machine very successfully.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1897.

Rich strikes in gold have been made
near Placerville, in California. Prosperity
seems TO be striking our country in every
way
WHAT the American workingman needs
is steady employment at good wages. If
protection will not furnish them to him,
what will?
SILVER is still going down in price, why
don't wheat 60 down with it? The Bryamtes
said the price of wheat was influenced by
the price of silver
THE Bryanites have not only destroyed
j. Taylor Ellyson as a candidate for Gov
ernor but have arranged to retire him as
chairman of their party.
THE decline of 8 cents per ounce in sill
yer and the advance in farm products
ought to silence the calamity howlers. But
they will howl Let them howl!
THE Democrats are already fixing their
majority in Virginia at 10000 in the
coming election. They must expect to
work the machine very successfully.
THE present advance in the price Of
wheat may stimulate the farmers of Taze-
well county to SOW larger fields this year.
We trust they will SOW enough to make the
bread the county consumes next year.
CoIuJxo. WATTS says he does not wish
to be candidate for the State Senate, but
a number of his friends are urging his
name. As the nominee Of the Republic
ans Of the district he would beat any man
the Bryanites can put up.
ANuMBEE Of prominent gentlemen are
being spoken of by the Republicans Of the
county as candidates for the House Of Del
cgates. Among them we have heard men
toned NJ. l. Peery, Jos. s. Moss, w, B.
spratt and Henry Bowen, Jr. All good
men, any one of whom can win by big
majority.
THE Fredericksburg Free Lance speaking
of Hoge Tyler as tine Democratic nominee
for Governor says: "The election in No
vember is to be his feast or funeral" 1.-THE
Republicans act wisely and the gold Dem
ocrats are not too timid complete coal
ton can he formed that will make the
election Hoge Tylei's funeral.
Mrs. MARY ELLEN LEASE is spoken OF
as the candidate of the Socialist party for
governor of Kansas. Mrs. Lease must
have heard in some way about the rich
gold mines in Alaska, which accounts for
her desertion of the cause of free silver and
announced adherence to socialism. She
wanted, no doubt, to anticipate Bryan.
II another column we publish com.
munication which suggests w. B. Spratt,
Esq, as a candidate for the House of Dele
gates. We have known Mr. Spratt fol-
many years, and he has proven himself a
staunch Republican. If the Republicans
of Tazewell should select him as their can
didate this paper will give to him the
hearty support he deserves.
IT looks very much like Alaska will solve
the silver question. The immense find of
gold in the Klondike region, which is pro-
nounced the richest strike in American
mining history, will make the white metal
less popular as a money metal. Everybody
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

TIE present advance in the price Of
wheat may stimulate the farmers of Taze-
well county to SOW larger fields this year.
We trust they will SOW enough to make the
bread the county consumes next year.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Capacity so barrels Flour and 200 bushels Meal Daily

Custom grinding carefully and promptly done. customer who
and meal stays with
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-07-09
WEST CORNWALL

Mr.. Lavake of Middlebury has lately
been guest at b. f. Haskells.
Bonnie Wimmet is in the store of Mr..
Sowle to assist him in the work there.
Mrs II. Currier, who has been quite
sick, is able to be about the house again.
Miss 5. Z. Griswold returns to her
ole home this week for her summer vaca-
ton.
The patriotic demonstration usual to
Fourth of July were lacking here this
year.
NJ. f. Twitchell was Frustrated by the
heat Tuesday afternoon, but was better
the next day.
Rev. 5. H. Taylor will preach next
Sunday. Subject tor morning, THE
Author of SaIvation;" evening, The
Light of Life
Mrs. c. V. Lenox and Mrs. Minnie Boss
of North Adams, Mass, came Wednesday
evening to spend few days with their
cousin, II. Z. Taylor.
Mrs. Abbe 5. Searle and children wish
to thank all their friends, and they were
many, who so kindly assisted during the
illness and at the burial OF husband and
fla her.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-07-09

Rev. Norman butcher will preach in
the Congregational church Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Rev. Dr. Hickok of Orange. n. j.,
preached in the Congregational church
Sunday morning.
Dr. J. Barstow and family of Flushing.
L. l., have taken possession of their cot
tage at kellogg's bay.
The French Comedy company of New
York played to small audiences at the
opera house the 9th and 9TH inst.
-Four cargoes of coal from Rondout. y.
Y, were among the arrivals at this port
the past week for the local trade.
Ninety-eight in the shade was the
record here Tuesday at , p. m. The past
week has been the warmest for years.
Rev. II. r. Titus. a former pastor of
the Vergennes Congregational church,
and wife are to remain in town through
the summer.
reception was given Wednesday
evening at Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Goss' to
the pastor of the Congregational church,
Rev. Norman butcher
DR.. II. J. Parker and family of New
York and the Hammer d children of
Chicago are located for the summer i'm
the lIerrick Stevens home.
The excursion to Plattsburgh Monday
by the steamer Reindeer, under the
auspices of the Vergennes Baseball asso-
citation, was big success.
Nergennes people. are occupving their
cottages on the lake front, while business
men on the streets are busilv engaged in
trying to do business enough to pay ex-
penses.
The Vergennes baseball nine as at
present made up does not give the results
expected and wedding out process is
anticipated in the near future: also a
new management.
Stores and places of business were gen
orally closed Monday, many going on
excursions, others to the lake front.
superintendent Andrews of the State
school gave holiday to the inmates of
the institution, closing with fine display
of fireworks in the evening.