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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Circuit Court Proceedings.

In our issue Of last week we reported
proceedings of the circuit court up to the
time of going to press. Since that time
the following business has been transacted.
In the case fJno. a. Macon vs. the South
west Virginia Improvement Co. there
was q verdict for the defendant This was
a damage suit brought to recover $4,000
for injuries received in the coal mines of
the defendant company.
On last Thursday, S. L. Flournoy, Of
Charleston, w. Va, on his motion, was
permitted to qualify to practice in the
court.
On the same day the suit of Jas. A.
Tiller vs. Jno. w. Thompson, was begun,
and it was concluded on Friday. This was
a suit to recover damages from the defend
ant for sueing out maliciously an
attachment against the plaintiff.
The jury found for the plaintiff and as
ses<ed his damages at one dollar. The
Judgment carries with it costs for the plain
tiff, and the costs amount to more than
5000.
On motion of Jno w. Crockett, sheriff
of fTazewell County, Robert Billups was
permitted to qualify as special deputy
sheriff
In the case of Minnie J, Moore VS.. Geo.
Litz ct ais, judgment was given for the
plaintiff.
Martha \. Carter V. T. ]. Kimball and
Henry Fink, Receivers. This suit was dis.
missed without prejudice to the right OF
the plaintiff to bring another suit.
J.R. Meek, Ex'or V. John w, Thomp-
son at els. The plaintiff by his attorneys
appeared in court and acknowledged that
his debt was fully paid and the case was
stricken from the docket.
AT. Lambert V. L. D. Taylor. Plead
ngs made up, issue joined and case con
tinued until the next term.
f. w. Clark and others, Trustees, V
VIM G. w. Jaeger This is very impor
tant case, an action Of ejectment involving
only about 60 acres of land, but the settle
ment of which may involve or unsettle th'
title to very large boundaries. The tria
Of the case was begun on last Saturday
and is sill in progress. 1t may occup,
the balance of the week.
On, the chancery side of the court
number of DEGREES have been entered.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Comfort and Durability Combined.

We have received letter requesting us
to announce that Mr.. s. G.. Foote, of the
firm of Foote & Johnson, Wytheviile,
Va, will be here next week, at our coun-
ty court, with full line of their vehicles
for sale. Messrs. Foote & Johnston are
better acquainted with the wants of our
people i'll tie way Of vehicles than any
manufacturers we know. Each member
of the firm is an accomplished mechanic,
and superintend the construction of every
vehicle that is sent from their facto-
ry. They have succeeded in giving to
their carriages, buggies and carts three es-
sential qualities beauty Of finish, COM
fort and strength. The people of Taze
we'll know good thing when they see it,
hence the trade of Foote & johnson in
this county has been very large. When
they once sell customer they always re-
tain him. Remember they will have a
full line of phaetons, surreys, buggies and
other vehicles on exhibition on next Tues
day, county court day.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
ABOUT WOMEN.

The Paul Revere Chapter Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
will lay wreath upon the grave of Revere,
in the Old Granary BCrying Grouud, in
Boston, on Patriots Day, April 10.
The little town of Nlsso, in Sweden, is
only a small village, and four enormous
tubs constitute the "waterworks. " One
hundred and fifty women make up the
fire department and one Of their duties
consists in always keeping the tube filed
with water. The women are fine workers,
it is said, AID know how TO handle fire
with as little confusion as possible.
Miss Francis Z. Willard says many
signs and tokens of progress in reforms
come from the Sout<. The Governor of
Arkansas has appointed two women nota-
ries public. The Governor of Missouri has
declared every Office in the State open to
women, unless they are specially debarred
by statute. Alabama has made women
eligible as county superintendent of
school.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
GENERAL NEWS.

A fight has been started against the con-
firmation of Col E. A. Buck, of Georgia,
as minister to Japan.
The King of Siam has started on visit
to Europe and the United States. This
will afford the so-cllled arstocracy of this
country an opportunity to bow down to
royalty.
The fire less in the United States during
1896 amounted to something over
SLY 100000, and the insurance loss is
about $73 100000.
Hundreds of Idle men in Toronto, Ont,
have appealed to the Government for work
to keep their families from starving.
About half of the cattle in the Moreau
River country of South Dakota perished
during the winter from hunger and ex-
posure.
The Daily Chronicle, of London, has
published letter from correspondent in
Asaia Minor stating that 1900 people have
been masacred by the Moslems in Tokat,
and that fresh outrages, probably as
devilish, are expected.
Horses we're sold at twenty-five cents
apiece recently at a sale in Dakota.
A cherry tree i'll Dayton Ore, which
was recently blown down by storm, bore
ton of fruit in one season. 1t was set
out over forty-fve years ago.
McGill university, in Montreal, has just
received gift of S25, 900 from Mr.. Walter
Drake, of that city, for the endowment of
its chair of physiology.
Recently there was shipped from West
ern North Carolina to the State Museum
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Quarterly Meeting.

The second quarterly meeting for Taze-
we'll and North Tazewell was held at the
church at North Tazewell on last Saturday
and Sunday. The presiding elder, Rev.
]. Tyler Frazier, did not arrive until Sun
day afternoon, and the meeting was con-
Quoted up to that time by Rev. l. P. Mar
tin, pastor Quarterly conference was held
on Monday after the regular morning ser,
vices were concluded, and Capt, G. A.
Fudge and Messrs. II. w. Steele, Jno. c.
Bailey and e. F. Witten we're elected dele
gates to the district conference, which meets
in the Cove some time next August
Messrs. H. G. Peery, Jr and Jno. S. Bot
timore were elected alternates for the above
named delegates.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Vandalism
named delegates

On Tuesday of last week some malicious
rerson went into a field of Mr.. Henry
Ascue, at Paint Lick, in this county, and
burned three fine hay stacks. About two
weeks ago some one chopped down and
destroyed three farm gates for Mr., Ascue,
The same night the gates were destroyed
a fence was thrown down and Mr.. Ascue's
cattle were turned in field where he had
his fodder shocked, some of the shocks
still having the corn unshucked. 1t is
fearful to have such acts of vandalism in
our county. The person who commits
them must be very malicious or insane
We hope there will be no more oft.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Death of Senator Voorhees,.

Ex-senator Daniel w. Voorhees,, of
Indiana, died at 5 o'clock Saturday morn
ing at his home. His health had been
very poor during the past year, and his
friends for some time had expected his
sudden death from rheumatic trouble Of
the heart.
Daniel Wolsey Voorhees,, of Terre
IIaute, was born September 26, 1927 in
Liberty Township, Butler County, Ohio,
and in his early infancy was carried by his
parents to the pioneer home in the Wabash
Valley of Indiana; was graduated from the
Indiana Asbury nov De Pauw) Univers-
ity in 1919; stuffed law and commenced
the practice Of that profession in 1851; was
appointed United States district attorney
for Indiana in 1858 and held that Office
until he entered Congress in 1861 was
elected TO the Thrty-seventh, Thirty
eighth, Thirty-ninth, Forty-frst, and
Forty-secUnd Congresses; was defeated for
tie Forty-third Congress by reason of the
nomination. of Horace Greeley as the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Presidency; was
appointed United States Senator to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Oliver P.
Morton, and took his seat November y,
1877; was Immediately assigned to the
Committee on Finance as his leading COM
mttee and has been a member Of that
committee to the end of his term. Soon
after entering the Senate lie addressed
that body in favor of free coinage Of silver
and the preservation Of the greenback cur
rency as full legal tender money; in this
speech he laid down the principles on
which as direct issue the State of Indiana
vas carried by the Democratic party the
following year QS7S) by over $4,000
majority in the election of tie legislature;
this legislature returned him to the Senate
by % majority on joint ballot over Ben
jamin Harrison; was reelected in January,
1885, by majority Of 46 over Albert &.
Porter, and was reelected in January,
1891, by majority of 60 on joint ballot
over Alvin 2. Hovev. His term of service
expired March 1, 1897, and he was sue
ceeled by Chas. w Fairbanks.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15

Col II. &. Anderson was so much weak
ened by a recent attack of gripp that he
had to ask the Circuit Court to continue
all the jury cases in which he was counsel
He is getting all right again.
Rev. Thomas Mowbray, of Thompson's
Valley, preached in the Presbyterian
Church at this place on last Sunday,in the
morning and afternoon, and in the Meth
odist church at night
We have Spring suits for men and boys
all desirable shades and patterns. Our
trousers bear the stamp of artistic tailor
ing; they set perfectly; are the regular cut
and fashionable width, and made to wear,
Harman & Bottimore.
The will case of Gillespie and others VS..
Henry T. Peery was fixed to be heard to-
day in the circuit court; but it will hardly
be commenced on account Of the trial Of
the eiectment case which is still in progress.
Mr.. Jno. w. Crockett has gone to Balti.
more to visit Mrs. Crockett, who is still at
Johns-Hopkins hospital receiving treat
ment. The friends of that estimable lady
are glad to receive favorable reports from
her.
An old gentlemen, who is eighty seven
years old, and who has been travelling the
road through Plum Creek Gap all his life,
says he never saw the road through that
Gap in as bad condition as it is now found
to be.
Mr.. w. L. c. Burke announces himself
as candidate for Supervisor of Maiden
Spring District Mr. Burke has been
Supervisor of that district for the past two
years, and by his efficiency has made him
se,f very popular with the people.
Our mems and boys shoes lead in every
improved structural featue-every item
of comfort, convenience and fashion. The
stock Of which they are made is the best
and they were designed by artists in foot
wear. Examine them and you will buy
from us. Harman & Bottimore
The seventy-eighth anniversary of Odd
Fellowship in the United States will be
celebrated on the 26th inst by the order
throughout the country. Bluegrass Lodge,
No. 142, will celebrate the occasion with
proper ceremonies in the town hall on the
afternoon of that day.
Mrs MI Gregory, mother Of Mr.. Lewis
Gregory, died at the home Of her son, at
North Tazewell, on last Tuesday morning
at o'clock aged seventy one years. The de-
ceased was an excellent, Christian woman,
and had been a member of the Methodist
Church for a number Of years. Funeral
services were held at North Tazewell on
Wednesday morning, and the remains
were taken to Clear Fork and buried in
the old family burying ground near Shaw
ver's Mill.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
IMPORTANT INJUNCTION PROCEEDING
The BrOWninS-SouthWest Virginia In
prOVement Go. Controversy
IN OUR CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge Jackson Will Hear Motion to Dissolve
Injunction Tomorrow.

Col. James S. Browning, of Pocahontas
was in town on Tuesday, and we calleo
upon him with the request that he would
give us some information about the IN
junction proceedings now pending in oul
circuit court in the name of j. s. Brown,
ing VS.. The Southwest Virginia Improve
ment Company. From him we obtained
the following particulars;
For four or five years Col Browning had
been selling the output of his coal mines at
Pocahontas to Castner & Curran, of Phila-
delphia, who are the agents of the Poca-
hontas Coal Co. He refused to sign con-
tract with Castner & Curran to furnish
them his coal this year, giving as his rea-
sons therefor their demand for decreased
tonnage and reduction in price. Col.
Browning made contract with w. IL.
Cofmann, at Bluefeld, w. Va, to sell his
coal. This did not meet with the approval
of the Southwest Virginia improvement
Company, and it gave notice to Col,
Browning to remove his tipple, which is
claimed to be on the company's land,
within twenty-four hours. The notice to
remove was given at 10 O'Clock at night.
Col. Browning refused to comply with the
demand, knowing that to grant compi-
ance would destroy completely his mining
operations. On the 1stinst., about twelve
hours after the notice to remove had been
given, the company sent crowd of men,
in the absence of Col. Browning, to remove
the tipple. Mrs Browning, in the absence
of her husband, determined to defend his
interests, and had Mr. Lang who was di-
recting the force of men for the company,
arrested by one of the town officers Of Po-
cahontas.
Col. Browning had gone TO Roanoke
with bill prepared by his counsel, Henry
& Graham, asking for an injunction. He
presented it to Judge Dupuy, who granted
an injunction, and by 8 O'Clock on the 1st
Col. Browning had telegraphed notice to
Pocahontas that the injunction had been
secured. Thereupon the company discon-
tinued its efforts to remove the tipple, and
gave notice for motion to dissolve the
injunction, which motion came up before
Judge jackson on Monday, the 18th inst.
The parties were on hand Monday, but
Judge Jackson fixed upon tomorrow (Fri-
day) for hearing the motion. Col. Brown
ing is represented by Messrs. Henry &
Graham and Williams & Hicks, while the
Southwest Virginia Improvement Co. is
represented by Messrs. A. j. & 5. D. May
and Judge Jno. H. Fulton.
After Col Browning obtained an injunc-
ton, Castner & Curran sued out an injunc-
ton in the courts of West Virginia against
w. II. Cofman, restraining him from buy
ing and shipping coal from the Browning
mines as Pocahontas coal.
The questions involved in the two cases
are very important and novel, and hard
battle will be fought over them in the
courts.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Important TO Candidates.

Some of the candidates for district offices
at the approaching election are laboring
under mistake. They think that the
election will be held under the new Or
Australian ballot law. This is not correct,
The election will be held under the old
law, and every candidate will have to fur
nish his own tickets. We are prepared to
print tickets and will be glad to have the
candidates give us their orders.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
President Mckinley Names Bimetallic Com
miSSi0ners.

WASHINGTON, April l3.-Under the
act approved March 3, 1897, ''for the pro-
motion OF international agreement for BIZ
metallism,' President Mckinley last night
announced the appointment of three coni-
missioners to represent the United States
in the proposed conference, They are:
Hon. Edward O. Wolcott, Of Colorado,
Republican.
Gen. Charles j. Paine, of Massachusetts,,
Republican.
Hon. Adlai Z. Stevenson, of Ilinoise,
Democrat.
Confirmation of these appointments by
the Senate is not required by the act
creating the commission.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Public worship of God on the 1st and
3rd Sundays at II a. NJ, on the 2nd and
4th at 7:30 P. NJ.
Meeting for prayer Wednesday at 7:30.
P. NJ. Sabbath School at $50 2. NJ.
Meeting of Epworth League each Mon
day night at 100, the third Monday
night of each month being devoted to
literary work.
A most cordial welcome is extended to all.
ISAAC p. MARTIN, Pastor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
MIR. BRYAN'S NARROW ESCAPE.
The Great Orator in a Serious Accident at
ST. Augustine.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April 9.-Willian
Jennings Bryan arrived in this city from
Washington at $50 yesterday afternoon
and was accorded hearty welcome by GOO
or more men and women, who had gath
cred at the terminal station, when the
train rolled in. He was asked to make a
speech, but declined. He afforded all
who wished to do so an opportunity to
shake hands with him.
ST., AUGUSTINE, FLA, April 9.-W. j..
Bryan Yesterday afternoon was greeted at
the the station by several hundred people.
At $50 last night he addressed fully
3, 900 persons from the piazza of the San
Marco Hotel. His theme was good gov
ernment and the money question, the
free coinage of silver being advocated as
strongly as ever.
At the close of his speech hundreds of
people fociled around him, and so great
was the strain that one section Of the
piazza, forty feet square, fell through,
preciptating four hundred people to the
ground below, distance of twenty feet.
No one was seriously hurt, but a score of
ladies and gentlemen received bruises and
eprains.
Mr. Bryan was picked up unconcious
and taken to Dr. Worley's office, where
he received medical attention. He is not
seriously hurt.
A reception was planned to take place in
the Casino after the speech, but it was
abandoned.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, April 9,-Mr. Bryan
arrived this evening almost entirely re-
covered from last night'sinjuries and shock.
He will address the legislature tonight
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Easter Services.

There will be divine service Easter Sun
day at II a. m. and 7:3O p. m. at Stras'
Memorial Episcopal Church. A cordial
invitation is extended to ALL Good music
may be expected. Holy communion will
be administered at 7:9O a. NJ. Children's
service at $50 p. m. Baptism will be ad-
ministered at this service.
W.D. BUCKNER, Rector.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Easter Novelties.

The prettiest Dress Goods, Silk
Waist Patterns, Laces and Trimmings
we have seen in a long time are now
on sale here. Call and select your
Easter Gown. Plenty Of time to have
it made up according to Hoyle, and
any of our dressmakers can do the ar
tistic finish and latest style with as
much taste as the noted Worth.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
STRAS MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Services.

First and Third Sundays Of the month
at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Holy Communion-First Sunday at IL
a. m.
Sunday school every Sunday at $50
a. m.
A hearty welcome is extended to all.
REV. w. d. BUcKNER,
Pastor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Piano Tuning and Repairing.

We are requested to give notice that NJ.
r. Devan will be here about the Goth of
April to repair Or tune pianos and other
instruments, and to do any work that
is necessary in his line.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Notice.

All persons who are applicants for post
offices in Tazewel will please send their
names to the county committee for their
consideration and endorsement by the Goth
of April. w. q. You've, Ch'mn.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
TrespaSs Notice.

All persons are hereby requested and
warned not to trespass on our lands, by
fishing, hunting or otherwise, situate or
the head waters Of Clinch River, Tazewell
County, Va. Those who disregard this
notice will be dealt with according to law
Mrs. KATE G. PEERY,
Admx.
A. ]. TYNEs,
w. II. KELLY,
B. B. GREEvER,
&. II. PEERY,
w. l.. BRITTs.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15

The lumber business in the Penobscot
(Me.) region Will probably exceed in
volume this year that Of any year previous
since the decline of the industry began.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15

There will be Easter services in the
Methodist church conducted by Rev. l.
P. Martin, pastor, at II a. m. on Sunday
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15

The "Junior Builders of the Christian
Church, will give an Easter enter tainment
Sunday night. All are cordially invited.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15

NOR SUPERVISORY announce my
u self candidate for Supervisor of the
Maiden Spring District, Tazewell County,
Va. If elected will perform the duties of
the office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
w. L. G. BURKE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15

That's the story every day here.
The incoming boxes, bales and bun
dies are giving us scramble to keep
the decks clear for action. The story
of the goods is quite another story.
Some are no sooner put on sale than
they are gone; before they can be
mentioned here.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FOR CONSTABLE-By request of my
Il friends, announce myself candi-
date for Constable in Jeffersonville Dis
trict, election in May.
Respectfully,
te j. 0. YOUNG.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15

Pie Pea ,hes, Sac pei can. Good Peeled
Peaches, cans for 25c. All grades of
Peaches up to 40ca can. Apples, 2 cans
for 15c.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Vegetables

Corn, three varieties, in regular sized
cans at 7c, 10c and lie per can. Toma-
toes, 3 ID can for 7c
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-04-15
Fish and Meats -

We have the celebrated Pilgrim brand
Of Red Salmon, Brook Trout, Mackerel,
Shrilnps, Lobsters and Sardines, with To-
mato Dressing. These goods are Of high
grade and delicious.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-02-06
RUN TO COVER.
Capture OF Frank Butler, the Muir.
derer of MANY Men i'm Australia,

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Feb. after
weeks of anxious watching. the eyes of the
detectives of two continents have bean
gaddened by the sight of the barque Swan
hilda, which 20 days ago sailed from Aus
tral,a with one of the greatest criminals Of
the century as passenger.
The mans name is Frank Butler, and his
scheme OF crime was unique. He selected
for his Victims men who had come among
the Australian colonists in search of gold.
They were mostly unknown men. concern
Ing whose disappearance it was extremely
unlikely that inquiry would be made.
These men he would lure into the noun
tains upon the pretence of showing them Il
valuable mineral vein. When he had led
them beyond the limits of human habitu,ion
he would kill them. He then buried the
body in the hole which the victim had dug
for himself, destroyed. as well as he could.
all traces Of the crime. and returned to civ
ilization for u fresh victim. The authorities
say he has killed at least fourteen men in
this fashion. He may have done away with
forty.
Like most great criminals. he finally grew
careless. and his carelessness will probably
be his undoing. He selected for his last vic
tim II man who had many friends. The man
was missed. and the search for him revealed
the crime.
The murderer. unconscious of the fact
that his crime had been detected. adopted
the name of his last victim. who had been a
sailor, and shipped as able seaman upon II
sailing ship bound for San Francisco. Two
detectives INN 'diately took passage upon
steamer for British Columbia in order to
reach san Francisco ahead of the muir
derer At the same time another detective
set out for London to obtain extraditon
papers. Upon obtaining these documents he
crossed the ocean, and Immediately departed
for San Francisco. He will take Butler d.
rect to Australia, thereby completing the cir
cult of the earth in his chase after this one
man,