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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
PRINCIPAL of High School.

In our issue of last week We published
the fact that Prof. Bethea, on account of
serious illness, had declined the principal
ship of Tazewell High School. We are
now informed that the trustees of school
district No. l have elected Prof. 6. l.. By
nom, late president of Central College,
Palmyra, Mo. He has accepted the posi-
ton and is expected here by the 18th Of
August. His present address is Unionville,
Tenn. Prof. Bynom was reelected presi-
dent ofCentral College for five years, but
preferred to come to our place. The High
School will begin on the 9th of September.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
The Sick.

Miss Mamie Higginbotham is pro-
nounced to be in favorable condition, but
still quite sick.
Mr.. John Thompson's condition is much
better and decidedly hopeful.
A son and daughter of Mr.. Crockett
Thompson are DOW on the sick list. Mir.
Thompson has been greatly afflicted and
deserves hearty and substantial sympathy.
Mr. John Ball is quite sick, but he has
not arrived at a critical stage.
The son Of Mr.. John Ireson, who has
been very sick, is now much better.
Mrs. j. T. Hopkins, ofThompson's Val
ley, is dangerously i'll with complication
of diseases.
MIR. T. w. Ratlif's condition is about
the same.
Mrs. John Fox is better at this writing,
but is very sick person.
Mr.. w. T. Gillespie's little daughter con-
tinues very sick, but We hope with careful
nursing, will recover.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Young Ladies'
and Gentlemen

.......Who are going to college or
on visit anywhere and wish the best,
incest and most convenient trunk, valise or
travelling bag, we can supply your wants
now, at very moderate prices for first-class
goods. We are showing the highest grade
of trunks, in canvas, leather, zinc and inn
itation of oak that we have ever carried,
especially in styles adapted to ladies' re-
quirements. Our automatic, suitable for
either ladies or gentlemen, is fine and
handsome, covered with canvas, doubly
bound, hard ash Stats, linen lined, two
linen covered trays-top tray automatic
both may be easily removed, anchor han
dies, patent brass lock, steel clamps and
bolts, two heavy strap s for use when trav-
cling, doing away with the troublesome
rope. This is our best trunk and comes
in gray, tan and oxblood colors, French
and flat top. Beauty and quality consid-
cred, price is very low-only SIPS for SO
inch. Other styles equally handsome
though not so strong and durable for much
less money-from $3.50 to $40. Packing
trunks from SOC to 1925 each. Yalises
and travelling bags from 35c to $3.50 each.
We are the Trunk and Bag as we'll as the
Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoe people of
Tazewell. Yours for good Md'se.,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Public worship of God on the lst and
3rd Sundays at II A. NJ, on the End and
4th at 7:30 P. M.
Meeting for prayer, Wednesday at 7:90.
P. Nj. Sabbath School at $50 P. NJ.
Meeting of Epworth League each Mon
day night at 7:30., the third Monday
night of each month being devoted to
literary work.
Almost cordial welcome is extended to all.
ISAAC z. MARTIN, Pastor.
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District Conference.

On next Thursday, the 5th of August,
the District Conference for Tazewell Dis
trict of the NJ. Z. Church South will begin
at the Cove Church. 1t is reported that
Bishop Key will be present and preside
over the conference. The meeting, no
doubt, will be largely attended, and the
delegates and visitors finely entertained by
the hospitable people of that community.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Tazewell Saturday to have match game.
Joe and George "can't be beat.

Tazewell Saturday to have a match game.
Joe and George "can't be beat"
Rey. w. A. Gaines, of Lebanon. will
preach at Wingest Chapel on Friday be-
fore the I'd Sunday in August, at II o'clock
and at Cedar Bluff at night.
Rigginbotham & Kirby are looking for
another car load of corn to supply their
growing trade. If you like the best bread
give them your orders.
Miss Mayo Mcclure returned home last
Tuesday from lengthy visit to Hanson
vile, Va. We are glad to see her back.
Rev. Mr.. Williams, q member of the
North Alabama Conference of the NJ. E..
Church South, was with us Sunday and
preached an elegant sermon Sunday night.
The Ladies' Parsonage Aid and Home
Mission Society will give an ice cream sup
per next Thursday night in the school
building. All are cordially invited.
They continue to go and continne to pick,
Because the berries are growing so thick.
They complain Of the briers, how awfully
they stick,
Yet they continue to go and continue to
pick.
The cottage prayer meeting, held on last
Thursday night at Bro. Johns, was very
impressive service. The meeting was
closed by all joining hands, forming an l..
A. II. circle, and kneeling sang "Raise
Me Jesus" which was suggested by the
pastor. The next prayer meeting will be
held at brother Laird's, conducted by
brother Fields.
Success to the REPUBLICAN and long
live the noble editor. REPORTER.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
CEDAR BLUFF ITEMS.
The cat must be dead.

The cat must be dead.
Does any one know who waded the
creek?
He is miller and quite popular; yes,
indeed.
Miss Mamie Yost returned to her home
in Graham Saturday,
The "nine" are thriving but the mother
is dead.
Bessie Peery is improving. Wade is out
again and Ed. Laird is not far behind him.
Mrs. Thomas Cubine and two children,
Charlie and Tvis, went to Tazewell today,
where they will visit relatives for few
days.
Rev. ]. S. Wassum, of Norton, Va,
preached an excellent sermon on last Sun
day. Come again brother, we are always
glad to see you.
Our champion Tennis players went to
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
STRAs MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

First and Third Sundays of the month
at IL a. m. and 7:S0 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, 1897-07-29
Base Bail.

For those who love to see base ball
played treat is in store tomorrow. The
first nine of the Tazewell club will cross
bats with the first nine of the Marion club
in two games. The first game will be played
in the morning and the second in the after
noon. The Marion boys will get here this
evening. They will come across the noun
tains on horse back If the team is as strong
as usual 1azewell will have to struggle hard
or suffer defeat.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

the child quick relief. She is now doing
well.
A great Many Of our bass are falling
prey to the hooks of the Tazewell boys ey.
cry day. You are welcome boys.
We would endorse the name of some
mentioned in your paper for the Senate,
but refrain. We will say, give us sound
Republican.
Let us hear from Lady or Gent, from
Paint Lick, Steelesburg &c.
Tor Ann
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Examination Public School Teachers.

The examination for white teachers in
Tazewell County will be held at Richlands
on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 3rd and
4th of August.
For colored teachers, at Tazewell on
Thursday and Friday August 5th and 9th.
p. II. WILLIAMS.
Supt. Public Schools.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Baptist Church Services.

Sunday school every Sunday at $50 a.
m; preaching End and 4th Sundaysat IL a.
M, and on lst and Sd Sundays at $50 p.
m.; B. Y. P. U. every Monday a $50 p.
m.; Missionary Society I'd and 4th Sum
days at p. m. All are invited to attend.
Strangers welcome. w. G. FOSTER,
Pastor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Notice.

ali persons are hereby warned not to
trespass on the enclosed lands belonging to
the Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Company
by travelling over or through the same,. on
foot Oh by horseback. The law will be en-
forced on all who tresrass upon the above
mentioned lands. HuBERr RAVEN.
Supt. Qinch Valley Coal and Iron Co.
July 26, 1897.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
Stockholders and Directors Meeting.

We are requested to give notice that the
Stockholders and Directors ofthe Tazewell
Agricultural and Breeders Association
will be held on next Saturday at the Office
of the Secretary. A full attendance is
desired.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

You may hunt the world over and YOU
will not find another medicine equal to
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and.
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints.
1t is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by
u. E, jackson, druggist,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
The Presidents Message to Congress
Approved in House.
QUICK WORK UPON THE BILL.
It Passes the Lower Chamber by Vote
ofl24 to SO. Senate Pigeon Holes.
Referred Measure to Finance Com
mittee, and 1t Goes Over Until Con-
gress Meets In December.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 24.-The
President has sent the following message
to Congress:
To the Congress of the United States:
In my message convening the Congress in
extraordinary session called attention to
single object-that Of providing revenue
adequate TO meet the reasonable and
proper expenses of the government. l be-
lieved that to be the most pressing subject
for settlement then. A bill to provide the
necessary revenues for the government has
already passed the House Of Representa-
tives and the Senate, and awaits executive
action.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
CHARACTER OF THE COMMISSION.

therefore urgently reccomend that a
special commission be created, non-parti-
san in its character, to be composed OF
well-informed citizens of different parties,
who will command the confidence of Con-
gress and the country because of their
special fitness for the work, whose duty it
shall be to make recommendations OF
whatever changes in our present banking
and currency laws may be found necessary
and expedient, and to report their conclu-
sions on or before the first day of Noyem-
Der next, in order that the same may be
transmitted by me to Congress for its con-
sideration at its first regular session.
1t is to be hoped that the report thus
made will be so comprehensive and sound
as to receive the support of all parties and
the favorable action of Congress. At all
events, such a report cannot fail to be of
value to the Executive branch of the
Government, as well as to those charged
with public legislation, and to greatly as
sist in the establishment of an improved
system of finance
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, July "a, 1897
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

with delegates from 90 States and Terri
tories, was held at Indianapolis III January
of this year. The financial situation COM
manded their earnest attention, and after
two-days' session the convention recon-
mended to Congress the appointment OF a
Monetary Commission.
commend this report to the considera-
ton of Congress. The authors of the re-
port recommended commission "to
make a thorough investigation of the
monetary affairs and needs of this coun-
try in all relations and aspects, and to
make proper suggestions as to any evils
found to exist and the remedies therefor. "
This subject should receive the atten-
ton of Congress at its special session. 1t
ought not to be postponed until the regular
session.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
THE PEOPLES VERDICT.

Nothing was settled more clearly at the
late national election than the deter
mination upon the part of the people to
keep their currency stable in value to that
of the most advanced nations of the world.
The soundness of our currency is no.
where questioned. No loss can occur to
its holders. 1t is the system which should
be simpli6ed and strengthened, keeping
our moneyjust as good as tis now, with less
expense to the Government and the
people.
The sentiment of the country is strongly
in favor of early action by Congress in this
direction, to revise our currency laws and
remove them from partisan conten ton.
THE INDIANAPOLIS CONVENTION.
A notable assembly of business men,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

Physical strength and energy contribute
to strength of character, and both may be
had by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29
NEED OF CURRENCY REVISION.

Another question Of very great impor-
tance is that of the establishment of our
currency and banking system on better
basis, which commented upon in my in
augural address in the following words:
"Our financial system needs some revis.
ion; our money is all good now, but its
value must not further be threatened. Il
should all be put on an enduring basis,
not subject to easy attack, nor its stability
to doubt or dispute. The several forms Of
our paper money offer, in my judgment, q
constant embarrassment to the govern
ment and imperil safe balance in the
Treasury"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

DOMINO, Va, June 80, 1871 had a
scrofulous sore on one of my limbs which
troubled me for years. was told that it
must be cut out as the only chance for my
recovery. bought few bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla and began taking it, and this
medicine purified my blood. | am now
sound and well and able to do good
DAYS work. NATHANIEL PENNINGTON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-07-29

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy and yet
efficient.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-13
SPOKE ON CORPORATIONS
An Interesting and Instructive Address
nv

An Interesting and Instructive Address
by Professor Ross.
The members of the Y. NJ. c. A were
entertained with an instructive address
on Economic Institutions by Professor
E. A. Ross of Stanford University last
night.
Professor Ross first spoke of institutions
of credit, showing how the bank makes its
profits and the value it is to the COM
muniiy. He then detailed the system of
savings banks and building and loan So
eties. showing clearly what great ad-
vantage the postal savings bank system
and the extension of the building and
loan associations to farmers would be to
the citiZ,ns of the country.
The systems of insurance now in vogue
be characterized as a forward step in
civilization, and prophesied that the time
when every kind of risk that is not de.
pendent upon the will OF the insurer will
be hired out.
Professor Ross strongest point, how
ever, is on the matter of trusts, anu both
sides OF the great corporation question
were laid out clearly before the audience.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-13
MRS. M'GINN NOW MISS SMITH.
Her Husband Choked Her for Chewing
Gum

Her Husband ChOked Her for Chewing &
Gum
Mrs. Mabel A. McGinn has been granted
divorce from George Washington Nc
CHM on the ground of his extreme cruelty,
his most tyrannous act being 10 choke
her until she was compelled to eject from
her mouth a quid of chewing gum that
she refused to discard when he requested
her to do so.
He also slapped her face when she re-
turned from the Mechanics Institute
Fair on the 18th of last month. She went
with young lady friend because he wGs
not able 10 pay the price of admission.
be had not forbidden Ler to go, but she
confessed that she did not tell him OF her
intention before she left the hous'. She
got home before IL o'clock, but he was
angry, just the same, and called her all
manner Of bad names.
Mrs. Jane Cock burn, aunt of the fair
plaintiff, swore that she had never seen
McGinn do any OF the acts mplained o.,
but she had heard her niece cry out when
he was in the room with her and had seen
the marks of his fingers on her throat at
the time OF the chewing gum episode.
In consideration of the fact that Mrs.
McGinn has no children and that she is
still young and attractive she was per-
mitted 10 resume her maiden name OF
Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-13
KING DU'S FEAST Is DER.

ms Morning Gods and Devils
VIII BE Cremated Together.
AT sunrise this morning the mel bers of
the Nlng 1ueng Association will be purged
OF their sins. They will not feel the lash
OF retribution for those things they have
done which they should not have done,
but Confucius in his ethereal home will
drive all unholy things and thoughts from
tnelr MINDS and souls. During the COM
ing year they may sin as they wish, but
they VIII be pure until the world has
again run round the ellipse and the feas.
OF hing Du is again at hand; then, by
Kheeiing 10 The great joss, they will atone
lor all wrongs they have committed since
they last bowed to his name.
FOR the past five DAYS the Feast OF King
Du mas been IN progress. Early this
morning 1t Will be over. Together, side
py SIDE, the White JOSS, who ever brings
gooo luck and prosperity TO those who be-
iieVe In him, the giant gods, tinseled dew
us, oespangled nymphs and tissue-pap per
chargers on which the good rode in their
battles against those who sinned and were
impure, will be given over 10 the flames.
ihey viii be cremated in one common
nre, and IN the end good VIII predominant
ana i've forever and evil viii be con-
sumed and trouble will be no more.
When the last of the gods and devils has
oeen lnclnerated the festival will be at an
end, all believers will have atoned for
those wrongs they have committed, and
peace Will be with them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-13
NAME, RANK, COMPANY AMI
REGIMENT.

Corporal Gunnard OF Company and Pri-
vate sullivan OF Company are stationed at
the Pres idio. Al the shoot in the Department
o. Dakota the highest score was 59S Depart
ment OF Missouri 519 and Department of Col
orado GA, beating the highest score on this
coast by IL points.
Light Batteries c, Captain Joseph NJ. Califf,
and F, Captain Ramsey D. Potts, lett the Pre-
sldlo last Thursday for practice march to
Santa Cruz via Los Gatos, Hester Creek and
Sequel Greek route to Sequel and return via
MatsonVllle, San Juan, Giroy and San Jose.
The batteries were ordered to have their an
nual target practice on the march out at Red
wood City. The battalion left under COM
mand of MAJOR David H. Klnzie, Third Artil-
lery. Captain Euc id B. Frick, assistant sur
geon, with two prlvates of the hospital corps
and Red Cross ambulance. accompanied the
battalion. Major Edward Field, Second Ar
tillery, artillery Inspector, went TO Red wood
City 10 attend the target practice The bat
talon has been ordered 10 return to the post
by the ist November.
The new board at the Pres id 10 for the ex-
animation of officers for promotion is COM
posed of Colonel NJ. p. Miller, Third Artillery .
Lieu utenaat-Colouel William H. Bisbee Firs [
Infantry; Major Robert Il. White, medical de-
pariment; Captain S. Pratt, Third ARTILLERY /;
Captain L. B. Frick. medical department and
Lieutenant John d. Barrette. Third Artillery
as recorder. Major Edward Field, ins pector of
artillery has been added to the board to ex-
anime captains of the line in place of Captain
Pratt as TO that particular duty only.
The following have been named as the army
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-13
Dined by Japanese Envoys.

Hon. s. Fujitas and Professor K. Mitsufuri,
the two Japanese Commiss toner's recently ar
rived here on their way 10 the sealing confer
ence tnWashing ton, gave dinner Sunday night
in the Tapestry Room at the Palace Hotel, pre-
paraiory TO their departure this evening for
the East, accompanied by President Jordan oi
Stanford University and &. s. Hamlin, the
United States Com missioner just returned
from Japan, whittier he went to invite that
Government TO participate in a trina ito nal
settlement of the question OF pelagic sealing
Those at the dinner were Mr.. Hamlin, DR..
Rosenau or the Government quarantine sta
ton on Angel Island, William Thomas, K
Amado, Horace Wilson, s. Fujitas and Captain
Sakurai. This morning the two Japanese
Commissioners and Mr. Hamlin will visit
Stanford University.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-13
New Precedent Established
by Creditors Of Mrs.
Merrifield.
Dug Up Her Coffin Four Years
After It Had Been in the
Earth.
The Heirs Were Not Consulted, and
Knew Nothing of the Strange
Proceeding.

OAKLAND, CAL, Oct. IL. A
most remarkable condition of affairs
was brought to light in the Superior Court
this morning when some creditors of the
MerriheId estate went into court and
asked that the undertaker's bill be cut
down on the around of its being excessive.
Four years ago the remains OF Mrs.
NerrifeId were buried at Dixon, and it
was thought that the old lady would be
allowed 20 repose in peace, having left
tepough of an estate TO pay her bills and
Insure a decent funeral. Such. however,
was not the case, and without warrant
from the heirs, or without consulting the
Public Al dministrator, who had charge OF
the estate, Attorney Button, who appears
for the creditors. authorized rival un-
deriaker 10 go to Dixon, exhume the tody
and open The casket, and all this for the
purpose of getting an expert opinion as
TO the value OF the coffin, which had been
buried for four years.
n w Leitch is the undertaken who had
charge of the funeral and he was repre-
sented by Attorney g. c. de Cola. Mr..
Leitch told the story of the funeral and
of the difficulties attending II, and said
the claim had been allowed and paid a
year and a half ago and that no protest
had been received from the heirs. 1t was
q very difficult case, necessitating en-
balming and many other expenses, and
he considered that his bill was a reason
bic one.
Albert Brown, the undertaken who had
been sent to Dixon to pass an expert
opinion on the casket, considered that a
much less figure than that charged would
be far com pensation for the casket. He
was closely examined as 20 who had
authorized him 10 'desecrate a grave"
Brown replied that he had not desecrated d
the grave. "If this is not desecrating a
grave" said Attorney de Cola, then
would like to know what it il. II has
always been lhought that when man
died the pursuit OF him by his creditors
ceased, but in this case a new precedent
has been evidently been established
EX-Public Administrator Stanley gave
testimony 20 the effect that the bill had
been allowed and ordered paid by the
court after examining him and Mr.. Leitch.
lie said that so far as they were able tc
learn At the time the expenses were rea.
sOnable. Attorney Button was put on the
STAND and at first denied that he had in
stigated the opening of the grave and the
sending OF Mr.. Brown to Dixon, but
when shown a letter which he had written
be contradicted this part Of his testimony
After some argument in which Attorney
fde Cola stated that no man could be an
expert on caske is that had been subjected
to the ravages of the soil for four years
the matter was taken under advisement
by Judge Ogden.