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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

FULTON & CoULLING, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
I Tazewell, Va. Practice in the courts of Taze-
well county s. NJ B. Couling will continue his
practice in all the courts of Buchanan county. J.
Il Fulton, Wytheville Va. S. NJ. B. Couling,
TaZewell Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

cEo. W. ST. CLAIR, ATTORNEY AT LAW
UTazewell. Va. Practices in the courts of Taze
wall and adjoining counties and in the Supreme
Court of Appeals at Wytheville. Particula: at
tention paid to the collection OF claims. ONCE
stras building
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

VINCENT L. SEXTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
VTazewell Va. viii practice in the courts OF
Tazewell and adjoining counties Particular at
tention paid to the collection Of claims once IN
5tras building
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Send for Full Price List.

TTIRGINIA: In the clerks office of
v Tazewell circuit court, October 18th,
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W B. sPRATT, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Rich
w lands, Va Practices in the courts of Taze-
well and adjoining counties. Prompt attention
paid to the collection of claims.
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H. STUART, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Tazew
JIVa Land titles in Mcdowell and Logan coun-
ties, West Virginia, speciality. Office in stras
building
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

HENRY & GRAHAM, LAWYERS Tazewell, Va.
IlOfice in building near Court House. X. b.
Henry. s. C. Graham. B. W. Stras-
Evening star., 1897-03-09
THE MONETARY QUESTION
President Mckinley Has Comprehensive
Plan for Dealing With 1t.
Diplomacy to BE First Attempted BE-
fore the AppOintment of
mission.

The silver republicans of the House and
Senate called on President Mckinley to-
day, but there was no significance in their
call. 1t was a mere formality. Senator's
Chandler and Wolcoet have talked with
the President on the International none
tary conference, but the silver republicans
assume the attitude of opposition, ard do
not venture to advise the president
1t Is understood that the President will
not appoint members of an international
conference commission or take any steps
toward calling a conference until after the
expiration of the special session of Con-
gress. The President has i'm mind a
very comprehensive plan for dealing with
the whole monetary question. 1t is under
stood that he will at first confine nego.ia-
diplomatic agencies.
All the ambassadors and ministers to
lorelgn governments appointed by Mr.. Nc
kihley Will be given special instructions to
deVote particular attention to bringing
about a friendly understanding on the
monetary question. They are expected to
assume an attitude friendly to bimetallism
and TO exert what influence they can to-
ward inducing the countries to which they
are accredited to give the matter serious
cor SideratiOn.
If the work done in this indirect man
ner gives any hope that something might
be accomplished by an international con-
ference such conference will then be
arranged for. Il is thought. howey~: TO
be better to pave the way to such con-
ference by first working up a sentiment
abroad in favor of it. Meanwhile the Pres
ident expects to secure authorization for
currency commission of our own 10 pre-
pare a general currency system for this
COZ ntry. 1t is contemplated that feature
OF the Lew system shall be the use of
silver for currency i'm all denominations
below ten dollars.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
DEPENDS ON A WORD.
Great Interests Involved in Its Inter.

Great Interests Involved in Ita Inter-
probation.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1O.-Thc own
ership of a million dollars worth of land
in California depends upon the: legal con-
struction of a word. And a very simple
word it is-the little familiar word
brought" But a legal battle came on
in the United States circuit court before
Judge Morrow over the meaning of that
word as 1t is used in an act of Congress
approved March 3. 1891
The act provides that no suit shall be
brought by the United States to vacate or
annul any patent to public lands issued be-
fore the date mentioned within five years
from the passage of the act. This "pericd
of limitation" as the lawyers style it, ex-
pired on the 3D. Of March last.
Consequently 1t appears that all patents
to public lands issued nefore March g. 1891
become obsolete and irrevocable on March
3. 1896, unless previously attacked by suit
brought as the law requires.
The case in which The point has been
reached is that of the United States
against the American Lumber Company of
Chicago and the Cen trafTr Company Of
New York 1t is suit Ia which the gov
ernment seeks to have cancelled Upon the
ground of fraud and conspiracy more than
one hundred and sixty different ratents
to railroad timber lands In California sit
uated in Humboldt and Nendocino counties
The Amelioa an Lumber Company holds the
patents to these lands which embrace no
less than 1900 acres, and their value has
been estimated at IN t:,e neighborhood of
million dollars The Central Trust Com
pany issued mortgages bonds on the Sc
curity of the lands to the amount Of $780,
OOa. '7,- ;.
The bill of complaint was fled in the
circuit court here on tbs I'd day of Feb
ruary.. 1896. That was Just a month be-
fore the statutory period of limitation ex-
w
not institute suit.
The question to be decided Is, ..was the
suit brought when the hill was fi1ed!'
The matter was argued before Judge
Morrow yesterday and Submitted Upon
briefs. It is said to be the first case in
volving the question Of when suit is
brought" in connection with United States
land patents and the limitation of five
years thereon. The decision will thus
afford important precedent for both
Evening star., 1897-03-09
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
Senator Lindsay Joins With the sena-
tors.
No Course of Action With Reference
to REORGANIZATION Decfd-
ed On.

The democratic senators held caucus
today to determine what they should do
with relation to the organization OF the
Senate committees. Twenty-three were
present, including one gold democrat, Sena-
tor Lindsay. who opposed Bryan in the
campaign. Considerable difference of op:n-
ion was developed, and finally a committee
was appointed to confer with committees
of the other elements in the Senate.
The question troubling the democrats
most seriously is how the three gold DEM
ocrats-Lindsay. Gray and Caffery-are to
be treated. Tie prevailing opinion appears
to be that they, having bolted the national
ticket, should no longer be recognized as
democrats. but without their assistance
the combination of democrats, popuists
and silver republicans have not d major
tty with which to get control Of the organ:
.Lat.on
In sending out the notices for the demo-
cratic conference today the course followed
by the republicans at their first caucus
after the election was followed The re-
publ.cans then invited all the boiling re-
publicans to attend the caucus. and they
all declined. The democrats. acting on the
same line. invited the boilers Of their party,
ard one of them, Lindsay, accepted and
was present.
The populist senators held a conference
last evening and decided that they were
ready to lend their assistance to the re-
organization of the committees on silver
lines. The silver republicans are ready to
do likewise.
But if the three gold demoo rats oppose
reorganization and vote against it, the plan
cannot be carried out.
The attitude of the republicans is that
o! Willingness either to perfect the organi-
zation which they now have in part, or to
turn 1t all over to the opposition. They H.
sist, however, that if they take the organ
ization they must have it complete. They
are not willing to take the responsibility
without the power. and insist that if they
take the organization they must have COM
plete control of the finance committee, fill
ing both vacaLcies.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
JUDGE WOOD HERE.
He Thinks He Ought 10 BE Given HI,
Seat I'm the Senate

AAS OuSnt 10 lie His
Seat I'm the Senate.
Jude A. T. Wood. the senatorial ap-
pcintee of Gov. Bradley of Kentucky, in a
talk with Star reporter this morning.
stated very emphatically that he hoped the
Senate would socn come to a conclusion in
Ids case. He said that he had no doubt
from his study Of the Constitution that he
was entitled to his seat in the Senate but
admitted that other constructions could ne
put upon the Constitution He said tina,
he intended to have a conference with
friends this afternoon and that something
would no doubt be determined upon
When asked If he would be a candidate
for United States senator in case the Sem
ate refused to seat him. or IL it did seat
him. he said that he would not tie a can
dldate in the general acceptance of that
term. II his friends saw fit to vote for
him and elected him he would feel highly
honored, but he would not under any cir
cumstances enter into scramble before
the legislature.
Judge Woods friends state that they
have not heard of any opposition to his be-
ing seated on the part Of republican sena-
tors. but do rot know that there is not
opposition.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Belfast. City Ga. Works.

The city of Belfast, Ireland, has been
making a large profit on the gas works
controlled by it. Last years profit was
f67,377. 1t has been decided to lower the
cost to consumers, although the present
price is ridiculously low, according to
American standards. Hereafter gas will
be sold fer 60 cents per 10O0 feet instead
of 66 cents, and there'will be further dis
count cf from 5 per cent to 20 per cent de-
pendent upon the amount consumed; all
States Consul Taney at Belfast has sup
piled the Department of State with a full
statement of the cost of producing Bel
fast's gas regarding the subject as of in
terest to American newspapers just now.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
1DExT1FlED THE BODY.
The New York Suicide Was Cir
Fron Hackensack.


Fr0a Hackensack
NEW YORK, March 9.-Mahlon B.
Smith of Hackensack, N. j., today iden-
titled the body of the young woman who
died at Bellevue Hospital yesterday. as
supposed from poison self-administered, as
that Of his daughter Aimee, twentyrone
years old. AT Haekehsack Miss Smith
bore an excellent reputation. being active
in church and Sunday school work.
Sunday evening a raiddle-aged well-dress-
ed man and oedIooking young woman
registered at the Hotel Victor as Mr. ant,
Mrs. J. Everett. Chicago, and were as
signed to q room.
Mr.. Everett" In state of intense ex-
element, told the proprietor yesterday
Afternoon that the young woman was hys-
terical, and asked for physician. He was
told where to find one; and ran out He
met a policeman and told him that the
woman was Ill. The policeman found that
the landlord had broken down the door
after hearing groans coming from the
room. On the bed lay the unconscious wo-
man. By her side was half-emptied bot
tie of oarbolic acid.
An ambulance took her to Bellevue Hos
pstal where she died without having re-
gained consciousness. In the excitement
attel.oing the discovery and removal of the
dying woman. Everett escaped.
A card bearing the name of "Aimee
Smith, Hackensack. N. j." was found in
the Woman's pocket.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Personal Mention.

Ex-Representative Cobb Of Missouri, who
has been i'll at the Normantiie for several
weeks, will leave tomorrow for Florida.
c. P. Huntington is In the city
William Barbour of Paterson, N. j., an
intimate friend of Vice President Hobart
Is here
Representative J. G. Williamson of New
York is in the city.
Judge William S. Hammond of Altoona
Pa. J. r. Campbell of Illinois and John r.
Thomas of Illinois are among the prom
inent politicians who have come to the city
today.
DIR. j. Lee McComas of Oakland is spend
ing a few days with Mr. Tallmadge A.
Lambert. at 1919 Massachusetts avenue.
DIR. Bonwell of Philadelphia has returned
to his home after visit of several days
west.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
BRITISH BUSINESS MEN.
Meeting of the Cham RI of Com m cree
of the United KINGDOM.

LONDON, March 9.-The thirty-seventh
annual meeting of the. Association of
Chambers of Commerce of the United King
dom opened today at the Hotel Metropole
The chair was taken by Sir Stafford North
cote. c. B., NJ p, the president. The meet
ing will last three days. The subjects for
discussion This year are many and include
the metric system, decimal currency, the
trade routes to China, the detention and
expedition of the American mail service to
Queenstown, imperial penny postage with
the British colonies and the verification of
American invoices by British merchants.
After a long discussion, the following
resolution, introduced by the chamber of
commerce of Nottingham, was adopted:
That this association has noted with
satisfaction the favorable reception ac-
corded in November last by the lord pres
ident Of the council to a deputation repre-
sentinS different associations for the pro-
motion of secondary and technical educa-
ton, and trusts that the government will
propose in the present session of parlia-
ment a measure for the efficient organiZa-
ton of secondary education in the country,
and thus effect that legislation which the
associated chambers of commerce have for
many years past so frequently and earnest
ly, and hitherto so fruitlessly advocated"
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Army Orders.

Major Thomas III. Barry. assistant ad-
jutant general, has been directed to await
orders in this city.
Capt. D. a. Frederick of infantry has
been granted four months leave of alb
sence.
Capt. Charles Wilcox, assistant sur
geon, has been granted forty-five days
leave of absence, with permission to go
abroad
Sergt. James Hayes. 4th Artillery, Wash
irgtcn barracks, has been placed on the
retired list.
A toard of officers. with Col. Henry Nj.
Roberts, corps of engineers, president,
has been ordered to meet at New York
city for the examination of First Lieut..
NJ. M. Patrick and Second lieuts. George
p. Howell and Charles w. kutz, corps of
engineers, for promotion.
Private James c. Keely has been detail
ed as acting hospital steward at Fort
Myer, Va, and Private Roger Q. Roberts
now at Washington barracks, to Fort Bar
rancaS, Fla.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
ANXIETY AT ATHENS.
Great Excitement Followed the Publi-
cation of the Reply.

cation of the Reply.
ATHENS. March 9.-There is intense
rxiety here relative TO the action the pow
ers will decide TO adopt in the face of the
reply OF the Greek government to their de-
nlands for the evacuation of Crete by the
Greek troops and the withdrawal of the
Greek fleet from the Cretan waters, Greece
being willing to give in as to the fleet,
but holding that her troops should be al
lowed to remain and be used by the pow-
ers 10 restore order
In any ease. IL is not believed here that
the proposed blockade of the Greek coasts
VIII begin before the end OF the week
On the text of the reply becoming gen.
lace exhibited great excitement, and on
all sides there were heated discussions of
the consequences likely TO follow
The warship Hydra has already been re-
called from Cretan waters, leaving ONLY
two small Greek vessels in that quarter
TITS is regarded a virtual yielding TO
the powers. so far the fleet is concern
ed 1t Is held. however that the mowers
cannot now shut the door against further
negotiations The cabinet, II is under
stood. was unanimous to the terms of
the reply. the text of which was the per
sonal work of the king.
The offer to place the Greek forces in
Crete under foreign general indicates
the readiness of the government to regard
the forces as geadarmerie to assist the
foreign marines In restoring order.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
ALASKAN BOUNDARY TREATY.
Will Not he Acted on Mt the Extrn

The Alaskan boundary treaty, which was
negotiated and submitted to the Senate for
ratification during the closing weeks of the
last administration. will not be acted upon
during the approaching extra session of
Congress, unless there is change in the
present program of the Senate managers
This course is said to have been decided
upon because there were signs of a strong
opposition, based upon the iGea that any
treaty OF the kind should provide for the
deilmit&tion of the entire boundary instead
of being limited in its application, as in tLv
case OF the pending convention, to the
northern half of the boundary line
Evening star., 1897-03-09
WATCHING FILIBUSTERS.
Effect of the Conviction and Senten
of Hart.

of Hart.
The conviction and sentence of John d.
Hart of Philadelphia on the charge of en-
gaging in a filibustering expedition in aid
of the Cuban insurgents seems to have
greatly encouraged the government in it's
efforts to put stop to these unlawful
proceedings. Information has reached the
Department of Justice that there is unu-
s,ial activity among Cuban sympathizers
at Pensacola and Apalachicola, Fla, and
in consequence the L. S. S. Marblehead
has been fully informed as to the situa-
ticn and instructed to be on the alert to
prevent the departure Of any craft under
suspicion of having men or arms on board
1t is believed that arms in considera BILE
quantities have been secreted at a number
of points on the gulf coast and the ut
most vigilance will be exercised in prevent
ing their being taken off. Thus far how
ever, the officials have received no in
formation of any seizures.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
MORE FIGHTING IN CRETE.
Insurgents and Turkish Troops En-
gagged.

CANEA, Island of Crete. March 9.--'fhcre
is renewed fighting between the Turkish
troops ard the Cretan insurgents around
the camp Of the latter the heights of
AkrotIri. near here. the position which
Vas bombarded by the warships of the
powers en- February u. The fighting be-
tween the insurgents and the Turks COM
rnenced at O'Clock this morning and
continues all along the line. Communica-
ten by road with Suda Bay is cut of.
A Turkish transport. with civil officials
and troops. has arrived here with small
Fox board.
In addition to ordering the Greek vice
consul TO leave the island, Admiral Cane
varo. the Italian officer who, BY reason of
seniority. is in command of the combined
foreign fleets. has ordered the Greek news
paper correspondents and all the other
Greeks TO leave Crete Immediately.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
TRUSTS IN NEW YORK.
Report of, the Eex0yvs Committee Sub
mftted to the Legislature.

Report of the EexOvvs Committee Sub
mftted to the Legislature.
ALBAY, N. Y, March 9.-The report of
the joint committee On trusts, which held
several sessions in New York city last
month, was submitted to the legislature
today. 1t notes the fact that decision of
Judge Swayne on the federal Constitution
forbids action on the part of an individual
state to absolutely repress trusts. but the
committee express the belief that the At
torney General can, by bringing action be-
fore a supreme court Judge, in some re-
spects remedy existing evils. A bill which
accompanies. the report grants immunity
for witnesses who incrfrninate themselves
and gives the supreme court the subpoena
power.
A bill may be introduced to stop the
factory system as 1t is used by the Sugar
Trust.
Senator McCarren files q minority report
generating the Sugar Trust and saying
that trust has made possible lower prices
for the commodity
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Michigan Early in the Field.

In getting the first appointment under
the Mckinley administration, in the person
Of o. "A. James, named to be pension agent
at Detroit, the state of Michigan only fol-
lowed its course in the past in being early
in the field. Michigan was the first state
to receive an appointment under the Har-
rison administration. Mr.. Harrison an
pointed T. w. Palmer as minister to Spain
Immediately after he had named his cab
met.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. Commander F. p. Gilmore has been
ordered to Washington for examination for
promotion. Ensign w. S. Crosley has been
detached from the Indiana and ordered to
torpedo boat Porter; Ensign R. Stone. from
the Newark to the Indiana; Surgeon T. c.
Craig, from the marine rendezvous, New
York, and ordered before the retiring board
at Washington; Assistant Surgeon Il. c.
Brodrick, from the Constellation to the
New York navy yard: Surgeon G. p. Lums-
den to the Constellation.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Major Lowry Not to he Retired.

Maj. H. B. Lowry, quartermaster on the
general staff of the colonel commandant of
the Marine Corps. who was recently or
dered before a naval retiring board, has
been reported to the Navy Department
mentally and physically qualified for active
service. Consequently he will not be re-
tired until he reaches the legal retiring age
Of sixty-two years, five years hence. He is
en- duty at the headquarters OF the Marine
Corps Washington, d. c.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
ENTERED BRITISH TERRITORY.

4 French Force Occupies BOussa in
West Africa.
BRASS. West Coast of Afgrica, March o.
News which recently reached here that a
French force, numbering 400 men, under
white officers, was occupying the town of
Boussa, has been confirmed. The officials
OF the British Niger Company are consid-
ering the question of repeling by force
this incursion into territory which has
long been recognized as being within the
British sphere.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
RUSSIA DETERMINED.
Will Insist on Using Force If Neces-


ST PETERSBURG. March 9-The gov
ernment expresses it's determination to ad-
here Cnswervingly TO its decision to push
the coercion of Greece to the farthest limit
ii necessary. and it earnestly hopes that
the other powers will display equal firm
ness.
Besides the blockade of the Island CT
Crete and of the Piraeus. II is un lerstood
that the foreign admirals have decided to
fire upon any Greek torpedo boat approach
IL h. h
Evening star., 1897-03-09
SENATOR DOLPH's CONDITION.
1t il Feared That He VIII Not Sur
viye.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 9.-Ex-United
states Senator Jonn n. Dolph yesterday
haa his left leg amputated just above the
Knee, and lies in critical condition. 1t is
feared he Will not survive. A few days
ago d sore appeared on Mr.. Dolph's leg,
and II soon became troublesome Yester-
day the physicians decided it was a case
OF uric acid poison and that the only hope
Tor his recovery was through amputat ton.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Tax ON Drun,mers.

The Norwegian government has imposed
tax on foreign commercial travellers
amounting to 100 kroners ($26.8O) for each
calendar month during which they remain
in Norway. The same tax is imposed in
Sweden, and strong protests are being
made by the German and French news
papers.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Must Have PASSWORDS.

United States Minister Terrell. in COM
munication to the State Department from
Constantinople. incloses a note verbale
from the ministry of foreign affairs calling
attention to the necessity for Americans
travelling In Turkey to provide themselves
with passports.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Elevator Works Damaged by Fire.
NEW YORK, March 9.-The shops of the
Sprague Electric Elevator Company at
Watsessing. N j.. were damaged by fire
today to the extent of $4,000
Evening star., 1897-03-09
ALARMING OUTLOOK AT BAHIA
Assassinntion of tie Director
Monnrchtst Papers.

ASSAsSIH0t1Om OF the director OF
Monarchist Papers.
PARIS, March 9.-According to dispatches
received here from Rio sJaneiro the situa-
tion in Bahia. Brazil. is becoming more
serious Colonel Castro. director of the
monarchist newspapers. La Libertad and
Gazeta Da Tarde, whose Offices have been
pillaged and burned by rioters. has been as
sassinated. The ofanes of the Journal du
Commercio and Messager de Brazil are
guarded by troops.
Bahia, where a band OF fanatics, led by
Cor selheirohQve. killed Col. Mareira Cae-
sar, three officers and 200 soldiers.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
CAPT. BINGHAM IN CHARGE.
Office of Commissioner of Publ
building. Turned Over to Him.

buildings Turned Over to Him.
Lieut.. John F. Sewell, Corps of Engineers.
who was temporarily in charge of public
buildings and grounds, has been assigned
to duty in the Office of chief of engineers
as assistant &C Captain Kuhn, in charge of
the division of personnel and Notifications
The office of commissioner of public
buildings and grounds was formally trans
ferred to Capt Theodore A. Bingham
Corps of Engineers, today. Under the law
establishing this office, Captain Bingham
Of engineers while performing the duties
appertainiEg to it.