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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

The newly elected Senator from Louisi-
ana, Senator McHenry, has declared for
Protection. He says he will do nothing
to obstrnct the passage OF a new tariff law
at the next session of Congress. This is a
wise and patriotic course for the Senator
to pursue. he knows and admits that the
most important industries of his own Slate
need protection. and does not wish to ask
the application off principle to his own
section that he is not willing TO see applied
to al sections ofthe country.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

The annual report of the Indiana State
Natural Gas Inspector shows that after a
development of ten years the aggregate
,laily production from 2J00 wells is 4,OO0,-
900 900 feet. The longevity Of the valued
product has dsproved the prediction Of
those who expected an early collapse Of
the field.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

IT is rumored that President-elect Nc
Kinley will tender to ex-President Har-
rison the appointment of Ambassador to
England to succeed the Hon. Thomas f.
Bayard. Nj. Harrison will fill the posi-
ton with dignity and great ability.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

The great Dutch hegira, which is to be
celebrated in Holland next August, will
also be celebrated in Michigan by repre-
sentatiyes from the Holland settlements in
Wisconsin, Iowl, Kansas, Nebraska and
other States.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

w. 4. HARRIS, who has been elected by
the popnlists of Kansas to the United
States Senate, as the successor of Senator
PETER, is Virginian by birth. lie is an
OK. Confederate Soldier and is the first ex-
Southern soldier that has been elected to
the Senate from Union State.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

GEN. FI1z LEE rilicules the idea of a
duel between Senator Money and himself
on account of a Statement. by the latter Of
conversations he hal with Gen. Lee while
in Havana. The General says he and
Money both had enough fighting during
the cival war. Duels in this count y have
about played out.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

+. Iri is thought that Mr.. Cleveland wants
to turn the Cuban question over TO Mr..
Mckinley for settlement There is a
strong sympathy existing in the Republi-
can ranks for the Cuban insurgents who
are struggling for freedom, and we have
no doubt the new administration will deal
promptly with the question when placed
i'll position to do so.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

IT is now positively stated that Governor
Bradley, of Kentucky, will call an extra
session Of Tie Legislature Of that State
about The frst Of FEBRUARY to clecta success
sor to Senator Blackburn in the United
States Senate.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

IF Judge Coil becomes member CT
McKinlcy's cabinet, the friends of Judge
L. L. Lewis, late President Of the Supreme
Court of Appeals Of Virginia, will urge
his appointment to the place made vacant
by the retirement of Judge Golf.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

The Inliana State Board Of Charities
has authorized the establishment of Il
home for orphans in each county. Conn
mssloners are to purchase suitable grounds
and buildings, the sum to be expended to
be limited to 5000 where the population
does not exceed 10000 and $1,000 for each
additional 5000 population.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

IT nov seems pretty certain that Cover
nor Bushnell, of Ohio, will appoint Mr..
Hanna to Tic United States Senate, to
succeed Senator Sherman when that
gentleman goes into the Mckinley cabinet.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

THE Roanoke World is advocating a
Constitutional convention, and admits that
it is likely new constitution would pro-
vide for property and educational quail
iication for voting.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

The Mount Vernon (Ky.) "Signal' says:
''rhere is candidate for President in 1860
living in Wilde. He split l02 rails in two
hours and thirty minutes.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

Statistis just made public show that in
Massachusetts,, in spite Of the advent Of
the trolley car and the popularity of the
bicvcle, the number Of horses is greater by
3US5 than in the preceding year.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28
VenRepublican
d every Thursday at
Jewell, VA,
BY
lfI EqS C. PENDLETON,
Editor and Proprietor.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Republican, one year. cash in advance :. S Of
Subscriptions on time ............ O
Republican and y. Y Tribune, one year, 2;
ADVERTISING RATES furnished on applica
ton. Correspondence solicited.
The publishers of THE REPUBLICAN are not re
sponsible for opinions expressed by Correspon
dents
THE REPUBLICAN is entered at the rost-ofice n
Tazewen, Virginia, as second-class matter.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

The first Of the States to hold an cleo
ton, except for local officers, in 1897, will
be Rhode Island, which votes on April 7lh
for a Governor and other State officers.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28
EVENTS OF INTEREST.

Capitalists of Great Bend, Kas., are
pushing Il scheme to turn Hunting ground
of some 50, 900 acres into an inland lake.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

Various express and railway companies
operating cut Of Chicago have offered re-
wards to their employees forthe wounding
or killing of trainrobbers who attack them.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

There WIRE over ten tons IF rabbits Kill
ed at charity hunt in C)loia 10 recently.
The exact number was 1897.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

A convict who had been imprisoned for
having obtained money under false pre-
lenses was recently pardoned by the
Goyenor of Kansas. Among the reasons
given for the exercise Of executive Glenn
ency Was the service rendered by the
criminal in having writtcn The .'nual report
Of the penitenLiary in Which lie WAS con-
fined.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

The Industrial Aid Society Of Boston
found work during the year just p..sse'
fol ,nly 300 people.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-28

On last Saturday l04 bills were passed
in % minutes by the United States Senate.
Pretty E.st work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

ton. scene showing swans on the lake at
Soldiers Home being excellent. No. 20, a
Snow scene by w. c. Babcock, will attract
favorable attention. Mrs. Mary V. Antrim
has some good ones, including THE Criti-
cal Moment" at the fortune teller's, and
Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston shows
some striking examples of her marvellous
skill In heads. Other exhibitors whose work
will attract favorable attention are H. w.
Morrow, who among others displays pref
ty print showing a little tot of girl indus
triously washing her dolls clothes in a tiny
tub. while the wearers of the garments
are scattered over the kitchen floor. It is
entitled Not at Home" LIE Breton's 1.-THE
Bsther' is q gem in his exhibit Frank
Lowe Bachelors landscapes are good. Skill
and good taste are shown in the works CT
DR.. j. w. Andersen, Mrs. Andersen, E. A.
Muir. Joseph Abel. DR.. Swormstedt, Allen
J. Houghton, H. P. r. Halt of Takoma
Park, George w. White, Allen C. Clough
Miss Ynazga, T. A. Mullett, George Nixon
and F. A. Bannigan, who has ON the walls
two excellent snap shots Of droves Of sheep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.
w. c. It. u. Workers Discuss Results
of Their Lal,ors

A most enthusiastic meeting under the
joint auspices of the W. C T. L. depart-
inert work among colored people and the
ladies auxiliary committee of the District
OF Columbia. was held at the Lincoln Me-
| mortal Congregational Church Sunday af-
ternoon.
This was one of series of meetings held
in this neighborhood during the past few
| weeks. Rev. Robert johnson, pastor Met
ropolitan Baptist Church, having rendered
the use CT his edifce to the women from
3 to on Sundays. for the purpose Of en-
listing the members Of his congregation
and vicinity i'm the work Indicated by the
various departments of the W. G. T. L
All OF the previous meetings have been
held at his church. with very gratifying
results, as the outcome has been the or
ganization of an earnest W. c. I. L. and
L. w. c. L. L. there. In order to reach a
larger number of persons the interest and
support OF the ladies' auxiliary committee
Mrs IL. *. Bruce, president, was enlisted
and the meeting was arranged for Lincoln
Memorial Church. through Mrs Il. A.
Dutlield, president of the w. c. T. L. there
as more than an hour would be required TO
carry out the program of the joint meet
ing.
Mrs B. X: Bruce presided. Prayer was
offered by Mrs. Minnie S. Hill. Excellent
music was rendered throughout the meet
ing by the choir. and Mrs. Arthur s. Gray
sang in a most feeling manner the solo
The object of these meetings. as set forth
by the presiding officer, was 10 interest
the women of the city in questions tending
to better the condition of the home lift.
and environment of the masses to discuss
sanitary and economic conditions of the
home, with view to devise ways and
means for their improvement. and espe-
oially TO arouse the people TO a considsra-
ton of the evils OF intemperance. Mrs.
Lawson spoke the woman movement
in a general way. holding high above all
the banner of the w. c. T. L., and urged
the women of the neighborhood TO stand
firm against so insidious an enemy of the
home.
Miss Matson, a woman of sixteen years
experience as teacher at Fisk University
gave most touching spiritual address
along the lines of work proposed.
Mrs. Arthur S. Gray plead for organiza-
ton of W. c. I. L. young women that
the ranks may not be vacated entirely
when the older workers drop from them
Short addresses were also made by
Mrs. Duffield Prof G. F. Richings and
others, and the promoters of the meeting
felt that great good will result therefrom
Miss Matson will address a meeting to
be held at Lincoln Memorial Church next
Sunday at pm. under the auspices OF
the Kings Daughters of the Nineteenth
Street Baptist Church and the Lincoln
Memorial congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
CATTLEMEN's COMPLAINTS.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
at Fort Worth, Texas.

at Fort Worth, Texas.
brief sitting at Fort Worth. Texas. yes
terday in the matter of the complaint
lodged by the Cattle Raisers Association
of Texas against the Texas railway lines
and their connections into Chicago seeking
the abrogation of the two-dollar a car ter
mnal charges on cattle shipments at that
point, and also the refunding of all such
charges exacted since June, 1894
Present at the hearing were President E.
p Ripley and Vice President Paul Morton
Of the Atchison. Vice President and Gener-
al Manager Truesdale and General Traffic
Representatives J. NJ. Johnson and j. c.
McCabe of the Rock Island. General Man
ager Polk of the Santa Fe. as well as a
large contingent of freight agents and gen.
eral attorneys for the various lines in
volved.
At the outset of the hearing, Chairman
Morrison stated that commissioners, had
awaited themselves of their presence in
the contention. Traffic Manager w. V.
Newlin of the cattle raisers represented
that side.
President A. P. Bush testified in sub
stance that about one-third of the cattle
and shipments from Texas went to Chica-
go; that he had been a shipper to that
market since 1888; that in this time ma
terial reductions in rates had been made.
notably in August, 1896. when a per cent
reduction, approximating some SO or SIS
per car, had been made.
Vice President Truesdale of the Rock
Island testified substantially to the i'm
proved nature Of railway service, the bet
ter condition of the cars in use today. and
the fact of the Chicago Stock Yards and
Transient Companies being responsible for
the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
ng Star bureau will receive prompt atten

ing Star bureau will receive prompt atten-
ton.
An Unlonded Gun Goes on.
Mora Green, a small colored boy, met
with quite a serious accident this morning
on North Columbus street. He was play
ing with a gun. presumably unloaded, when
to his surprise 1t went Off, the load taking
effect in his right arm DR.. Howard was
summoned, and upon examination decided
that amputation was necessary to save
the youngsters life. He is now lying at
his home in a critical condition.
vestryman Elected.
The following vestrymen have been elect
ed for the ensuing year for St. Pauls Epis-
cepal Church: John w. Green. E. l.. Dain-
gerf1eld, w. H. Marbury, J. w. Hoofr, Geo
Johnston. John r. Zimmerman. Herbert
Bryant, L. w. Reid, ]. T. Burke, R. F.
Knox, w. H. Lambert, E. L. Fawcett.
General and Personal Notes.
Mr.. Charles ]. Wise on Sunday donated
$500 toward the erection of chapel In
memory of the late rector of St. Paul's
Church, Rev. DR.. G. H. Norton.
Miss Ada Cogan and Mr.. William T. Davis
will be n arried in the Methodist Church
tonight.
1t is said that Mr.. Chas. H. Beamer, a
prominent republican Of Clarke county. will
be appointed by Internal Revenue Collector
Park Agnew as his first deputy.
large garg of men from Richmond
arrived in this city yesterday and will i'm.
mediately begin the construction of a COM
plete metallic system for the Bell Tele-
phone Company.
The funeral of Miss Jane Henderson
whose death was mentioned in yesterday
Star. took place this afternoon from her
late home en- North Washington street. The
intel ment was private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
GEORGETOWN WINS.
An Interesting intercollegiate Debate
on the Cuban Question.


The 1ong-expected debate between the
law schools of the Georgetown University
and New York University was held last
evening at Gonzaga Hall, and drew out an
audience that taxed the capacity of that
auditorium. 1t was an enthusiastic gather
ing that gave the closest attention to the
arguments of the several speakers and ap-
plaudef the good points with great liberal
ity.
The blue and gray of Georgetown were
very much in evidence, and it was only
Natural that the audience should show the
greatest favor for the local boys. Still the
visitors were accorded a hearty reception
and were given generous need of applause
When the judges announced that the
Georgetown boys had won the debate on its
merits there was an instant burst of cheer
ing and applause that lasted for some little
time, and the Georgetown students in the
hall kept up the yells and cheers until the
big audience had scattered.
Mr.. Eugene Logan. president of the
Georgetown Debating Society, presided over
the debate and introduced the speakers on
both sides. Assisted by Representative.
of the New York team, he kept time on the
speakers and called them down when they
had exceeded the limit allowed to each
section of the Marine Band furnished music
during the evening.
In front of the rostrum sat the judges of
the debate. Mr.. Justice White of the United
supreme MI Justice Cole OF
the District Supreme Court and Senator
Gallinger. The stage was decorated with
palms and flowers. The subject chosen for
debate was: Resolved, That the United
States recognize Cuban belligerency." New
York argued on the affirmative side and
Georgetown the negative The speakers
were: Affirmative-Mr. John Joseph O'Con-
nell, New York; Mr.. Nathan David Stern.
New York. and Mr. John Albert Zimmer-
man, New York. Negative-Mr James A.
Ryan. Tennessee: Mr.. Charles Edward
Roach, North Dakota, and Mr.. j. Neal
Power, California.
Each speaker was allowed twenty min
utes to present his argument. and the same
time, in addition, was allowed Messrs
OConnell and Ryan in rebuttal.
At the conclusion of the debate the Judges
held short conference, and Mr.. Justice
White announced their decision in favor of
the negative,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
PRIZE PHOTOGRAPHS
The Annual Exhibition of the CAPITAL
Camera Club.
Nearly q Thousand Attractive Pic
lures Decorate the ParlOrs of the
Columbia Athletic Club House.

The annual exhibition of the Capital
Camera Club. which Is open to all amateur
photographers in the District, commenced
this afternoon In the parlors of the
Columbia Athletic Club. and the walls are
already covered with pictures of an excel
lent character, and which will doubtless at
tract large crowds of visitors. Messrs. Ed
ward Clarence Messer. r. lie Grand john
ston and Charles Parker, the artists Sc
lected to view the pictures and award the
prizes, visited the exhibition yesterday
and made their decisions. The prizes con-
sist of five silver and five bronze medals
and two cameras, one for the best head
exhibited and the other jor the best land
scape shown by lady The judges lad a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
BOARD OF TRADE EXCURSION.
Invitations Issued to Many Prominent
People for May 4.

The annual excursion and planked shad
dinner of the Washington board of trade
will be held on Saturday. May 1. The
steamer Manchester. which has been Sc
cured for the occasion, viii leave her wharf.
at the foot Of It'll street, at 1870 o'clock,
proceeding first up the Eastern branch as
far as the Navy Yard bridge. 10 afford the
members of the board ard their guests an
opportunity of seeing the condition OF the
Anacostia flats, and thence 10 Marshall
Hall. where a planked shad dinner will be
served about $50 O'Clock.
Invitations have been sent to the men,
bers of the cabinet, the Senate and House
of Representatives, the United States SUI
preme Court, Court of Claims, Court of Ap-
peals, Supreme Court of the District and
the District Commissioners.
Members desiring tickets for themselves
ard friends should secure them as early as
possible from the SECRETARY, 80 that the best
arrangements may be made for the occa-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
Wood. waive. Examination.

Hearings were had yesterday before Al
derman King on the three informations
lodged Saturday against C. Linford Woods
I'm the alleged insurance swindline case.
The defendant waived a hearing in the con-
spiracy charge and was held for court ON
the indictment alleging fraud. Three add
tional informations fer fraud and conspir-
acy were made against Woods Yesterday.
Lieut.. Edward 8. Farrow Of New York VAS
included In the information charging con-
spiracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

difficult task. as over seven hundred pic
lures were on the walls, but their judg-
ment seemed to give general satisfaction.
The silver medals were awarded as fol-
lows: No. 1873. striking photograph of a
woman gathering fagots in a poplar woods
by Charles E. Fairman; No. les, a land
scape with an inlet piercing it under the
ard Gray Douglass: No. 81, a scene on the
c. and o. canal, by A. lie Breton; No.
207, head of a woman, half hidden by d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20
Revolutionary Son. for .Harmonx

ooeAcAAry SONS Tor HARMONY.
The general Society of the Sons of the
Revolution at Philadelphia decided yester-
day in favor of consolidating with the
Sons of the American Revolution The
vote stood 16 for and IA against. Virginia
split and tho New Hampshire delegate was
not In the room at the time of voting. A
resolution was adopted appointing A.. H.
Pugh. Ohio; F. E. Abbott, Massachusetts,;
Timothy L. Woodruff, New York; Horace
r. Tenney, Illinois, and Gaillard Hunt of
the District of Columbia committee. with
null power to fill any vacancies in behalf
of The General Society sof the Sons of the
Revolution. The National Society of the
Sons OF the American, Revolution is re-
quested to appoint similar committee.
and the two committees will meet and
come to an agreement, IL possible, respect
ing new general constitution and a plan
OF union between the societies. It was
further resolved that both societies should
noio general assemblies at Cincinnati Oc-
tober L to take acton upon the report OF
the joint committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

heavy veil and well handled in light and
shadow effects, by Miss Cora f. Garrish.
and Nc. 800, a particularly good photo
graph Of two women in wheat field, by
T. A Mullett-
The silver medals We're awarded to No.
S2f. a picture of Prof. Miller. taken by his
daughter by gaslight; No. 152. a group of
fire interiors. by Miss Kate Curry; No. ~,
the sea by moonlight, about the best photo
graph shown in the cole ction, by W. D.
searle; No. 30. "Al in Season" a still life,
slowing saucer OF Strawberries, a cream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

Tramps are on their way north now
said policeman this morning, "and some
OF them who reached here last night were
very much disappointed because OF the
weather. In few days they will come in
groups. and many Of them will no doubt
land In the workhouse. People on my beat
have been annoyed enough with Them and
way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

II you want anything. try ar ad I'm The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

Want" ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

The Young Mems Sodality base ball team
yesterday Afternoon defeated The Evening
Star team in weIl-played game of base
hall on Coiross grounds by score of 20 to
The Evening Star Juniors. which is COM
posed of the Alexandria newsboys Of The
Star, defeated the Young American team
by score Of 81 to 5 yesterday morning.
The Evening Sta Junior team is composed
OF the following youngsters: Davis 81.
Laupheimer. Griffin ELL. McCuen, Thos.
McCuen. John Zones, McGowen, Lucas ana
Crump. The boys are desirous of hearing
from any team in the city under fifteen
years Of age. Challenges sent to The Even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-20

grants, and but for an irregularity would
have landed them. Crowds more are un-
derstood to be on the WY, or gathering to
come. The great exodus to Hawaii has
begun.