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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
THE CROP STATEMENT.
Fifty-0ne per Cent of the Last Corn Crop
nm Hand

WASHINGTON, March 11.-The crop re-
port of the Department of Agriculture,
based on returns from three independent
sets of regular correspondents added to
several thousand from mills and eleva-
tors, all carefully combined and weighed,
relates principally to the distribution. Of
principal grains, the stocks remaining on
farms and the proportions of merchant
able. ALI grain in the hands of farmers,
including amounts remaining over from
previous years, are. included in the items
given.
Corn ON hand, as estimated aggregates
1,164, 0O0,0 600 bushels or 81 per cent. Of the
last crop, against 40, 100000 on March,
1896. Both the proportion and the
quantity, in original hands at this date
are unprecedented, although closely ap-
preached last year and in March, 1890 Cor
respondents report large stocks in cribs,
particularly in the prairie States, awaiting
better prices.
The aggregate sold from farms to 60 be-
yond county linesis 623,OOO,OOO bushels
or 27.3 per cent. of the crop. The proper
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
WHY DON'T you SAY SOMETHING?

A kind friend remarked to us q few days
ago; "Why don't you say something in
your Taper about the terrible condition Of
our county roads? came to town with
my wife today and we could hardly get
here, the roads were almost impossible. :"
Such complaints are constant and frequent.
a gentleman from Bland remarked in our
presence, on Saturday, that Tazewell had
the muddiest roads in the world.
In our humble way we have tried to
awaken the citizens of the county to the
great loss inflicted by having such bad
roads. We have shown that the money
collected and appropriated annually for
keeping the roads in repair amounted to
only $500 per mile. Any man who stops
10 think will see that this sum does not
amount TO a drop in bucket
We published fictitious account Of the
death of a Mr.. James r. Smith, by disap-
pearing in one of the many deep mud
holes in the road between town and the
station. This was taken by many as true
narrative, which shows that people will not
be surprised to hear of any accident that
occurs on the very fearful county roads.
There is a disposition on the part of
some people to criticise The county author
tiles for failing to keep the roads in better
repair. The blame is not with them. 1t
is 2 lack of money. Some plan will have
to be originated for raising larger reve-
nue. for road purposes Or Tazewell county
will never be supplied with proper high
ways. Shall it be by increased taxation?
If not, how will it be done?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
ADEsERvED TRIBUTE TO MKINLEY.

There seems little doubt, if the verdict
Ct the press is to be received, that Pres
ident Mckinley has scored hit with his
inaugural address. Wefind words Of praise
of this production in more than one polit-
ical quarter. The general view is that it
is moderate and statesmanlike in tone,
and even our free silver friends, who find
so much 10 object to in the doctrines laid
down in it, are compelled to recognize that
they are presented after the manner of a
man who realizes his responsibility to the
Whole people, and who recognizes fully the
high character of his great office. Pres
ident Mckinley has acquitted himself vel
thus far in what to some men might have
proved very difficult situation.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
VERY STRANGE EXPERIENCE
Of Lady and Bug-The Story
Vouched For.

BLUFF CRY, Tenn, March lO.-This
place has procured something ofinterest to
the medical profession and wonder to the
people,
Nearly two years ago bug resembling
in size and appearance June bug, entered
the ear of Miss Vance, daughter Of B. f
Vance, a resident of Bluff City. All eff
forts to get the bug out of her ear failed
Soon after entering the ear Of Miss Vance
the bug caused her frequent headaches anc
much uneasiness. She would be forced tt
leave school at times, and could not sleeI
well. During the two years the unfortu
nate young lady was troubled with
scratching sensation inside of her head
One day recently she blew her nose harder
than usual and to her surprise dislodge(
the bug. 1t was alive and ran about fol
several minutes when it died.
Miss Vance is greatly relieved aud he!
friends are rejoicing with her.
The above story is vouched for by Mr.
Vance, the young lady's father, who is
well-known and respected citizen.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

Iris only about two months until the
voters of Virginia will be called upon to
vote for or against holding a constitutional
convention. 1t is matter of great inter-
est to the people. There is no necessity
for holding such a convention. 1t is only
intended 10 accomplish partisan ends, and
everybody should vote against it.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

For some unknown reason a height
qualification has recently been added to
the requirements made of young women
who enter the English Post Office, and in
the future girls of 10 will not be accepted
under five feet, of 16 under five feet one
inch, or of Is under five feet two inches.
In commenting upon this regulation a
writer states that year ago the "stock
sizes" atseveral monster shops were altered
to keep pace with the increasing growth
of the rising generation of Englishwomen.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

IT was very nice and proper thing for
President Mckinley to request zen. Fitz.
Lee to remain at his post as consul general
to Cuba; and Gen. Lee ought not to hest
tate in acceding to the request, He is
thoroughly posted in Cuban affairs, and ii
may become necessary for our government
to take some decided action before great
while. If this necessity should arise, il
will be we'll to have some one at Havana
who is well enough posted to advise the
government what to do.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
PEERY g. DODD.

On the marble steps of peasants
house On the island of Salamis have been
found two lines of the epitaph compo ed
by the poet Simonides for the Corinthians
soldiers who fell in the sea fight, carved in
Corinthan characters. 1t is hoped that
the burial place Of the Corinthians may
soon be found.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

Henry w. Carter died at his residence
in Lebanon, N. Il. the other day, aged ~.
Mr. Carter in his younger days was I'M
doubleday the best known individual in
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. He
was the originator of travelling through the
country by team sellinggoods, his familiar
title years ago being "Dandy Traveller. "
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

Sunnyside is suffering changes. The new
owner, Alexander Duer Irving, is build
ing an addition to it, and he has closed up
Sunnyside Lane, all of which, Tarrytown
tradition asserts, is in direct opposition to
the known wishes of Washington Irving.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
TO OUR PATRONS.

HAVING moved our shop from the old
III stand TO Main street, we are better
prepared than ever to do all kinds of
3LACKSMITHINGin the best style and
at short notice. We make our own shoes
and put them on for 80 cents per round.
Other work equally low.
Wagon and Buggy Repairing Speciality.
We do work on time for responsible
parties. Good country produce taken at
market prices. Thanking you for past
favors, and soliciting share Of your future
patronage, we remain
Yours for business,
JOS. MULKGY & son,
(dec5-1y) Cedar Bluff, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

a writer he was brilliant and forcible, as
teacher accomplished and successful, and
as an accountant he had few equals and nc
superiors.
Mr.. venable was married in 1872 to Miss
Laura Miles, daughter of Rev. Geo. w.
Miles, deceased. His wife and very in,
teresting family of sons and daughters sur
vive him.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
ion merchantable is ], 1876, 600, 600 or s4.S

ton merchantable is 1896, O00,0 GOO or S4.S
per cent.
The wheat reserves in farmers hands
amount to 2O6 per cent of the crop of
IS, 900 900 bushels against l23, 100000 last
March. Of this amount per cent is re-
ported as coming over from previous crops.
The proportion of wheat sold outside the
country is 51.7 per cent. OF oats there is
313 900, 900 bushels, or 44.2 per cent. OF
the 1896 crop, yet in farmers hands. Pro-
portion shipped beyond county lines, q
per cent.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18
EVENTS OF INTEREST.

Shelbyville, Tenn, authorities have pass
ed a hog law, saying that hogs found
running at large will be arrested" and put
in the workhouse and their owners fined.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

1t is said by students of immigration
that the decline in the number Of Russian
and Polish Jews coming to this country is
caused by the turning of the tide toward
South Africa.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

TIE people who try to be funny about
General prosperity would not recognize
that gentleman if they met him; and we
doubt if he would give them look Of rec
.AA;4;A.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

A new industry in the South is the dis
tilling of sweet potatoes for alcohol and
whiskey.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

Many cheaper styles at equally reduced prices Now
is your time to buy beautiful lamps at bottom prices
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-03-18

If you want light, we can furnish you lamps cheaper
than you ever bought them. Our stock is large and
must be reduced, so prices go down to about cost.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10
Praises for General Lee.

TAMTA, Fla, March 6.-General
Julio Sanguilly arrived here at 1
o'clock Monday morning: The yoy-
age had been a very rough one and ne
was feeling little worn out from the
trip and not inclined to talk much.
"Of course, I am glad to be free
again and am overjoyec to set foot
once m ore on American soil" said
General Sanguilly. ut is entirely un-
necessary for them to insist on my
leaving the island, as one of the condIs
tions OF my release. l would have
left Cuba on the first boat any way, ne
continued. I never expected to be
free again until the day before my
pardon and the news almost over.
whelmed me when brought to me In
Cabanas prison. have always been
proud of my American citizenship but
am now more so than ever before. l
attribute my release to the live exer-
ton of General Lee and the stand tax
en- by the senate. This has demon
strated the great power of the United
States when she exerts herself.
1.-TWO years in prison almost makes
q man forget how freedom feels and L
have hardly been out long enough to
realize how free am. My few hours
in Havana were filled up getting ready
to leave and I hardly knew was free
until + felt the boat begin steaming
out of Havana harbor.
had only one really unpleasant
experience while in prison. All prls.
oners to be executed were carried
right by my cell window and 1 could
see them. They all knew my window
aud as they passed by they would
shout, 'Vivi Cuba Libre. This was
always followed by the most brutal
attacks from the Spanish guards, who
would choke and beat them unmercl-
fully for shouting that offensive SEN
tence. This was more than l could
stand and I would have to hide from
the sight. My blood would boil at
the outrage but I could do nothing.
II often requested the guards not to
do this and to allow the poor fellows
to shout as they marched to their
doom, for it could do no harm; but
they could not stand that offensive
cry. During my two years imprison-
ment I was treated very kindly by the
keeper of Cabanas fortress and they
certainly showed me every considera-
ton they could; for all of which I am
very thankful. Twas always given a
cell alone and it was made somewhat
comfortable as prisons 60.
Before leaving Havana l had a
long talk with General Lse," conclud-
ed General Sanguilly. ''IIe said it
was his intention to free every Amer
lean unjustly held, or come back and
tell the American people whose fault
it was that this was not done. lie
said he would not make another move
until Mckinley went in and would
then tell Secretary Sherman the same
thing and act"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10
Gould Not Climb q Ladder.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Miss Maud
Stahlnecker, this city, who was recent
Iy denied an appointment in the Ad-
jutant Generals Office, war depart
ment, has been appointed clerk at
81, 200 in the state department. The
duties of the Office require knowl.
edge of English, French, German and
Spanish. It is said that after Miss
Stahlnecker had passed such a credit
able examination for the place in the
war department, she was turned down
because the duties Of the Office invol-
we'd the frequent use of ladders in get
ting down and putting back the rec.
ords, and consequently was regarded
as not suitable to a lady. As one OF
the officials quantity put it: miss
Stahlnecker was rejected because she
could not climb ladder"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10

full national life has ever arisen thai
has not been met with wisdom and
courage by the American people with
fidelity to their best interests and
highest destiny and to the honor of
the American name. These years OF
glorious history have exalted man
kind and advanced the cause of free
dom throughout the world and immea-
surably Strengthened the precious
free institutions which we enjoy. The
people love and will sustain these in
stitutions. The great essential to our
happiness and prosperity is that we
adhere to the principles upon whieh
the government was established and
insist upon their faithful observance
Equality of rights must prevail and our
laws be always and everywhere respect
ed and obeyed. We may have failed
in the discharge of our full duty as
citizens of the great republic, but it is
consoling and encouraging to realize
that free speech, free press, free
thought, free schools, the free and un-
molested right of religious liberty and
worship and free and fair elections
are dearer and more universally en-
joyed today than ever before.
These guarantees must be sacredly
preserved and wisely strengthed.
The constituted authorities must
be cheerfully and vigorously up
held. Lynchings must not be tol-
Grated in great and civilized country
like the United States; courts-not
mobs-must execute the penalties OF
the law. The preservation OF public
order, the right Of discussion, the in
tegrity of courts and the orderly ad-
ministration of justice must continue
forever the rock of safety upon which
our government securely rests.
One of the lessons taught by the late
election, which all can rejoice in, is
that the citizens of the United States
are both law respecting and law-abid
ing people, not easily swerved from
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10
THE BRUTAL SPANlARDS.
Genel al Lse Could Stand 1t No Longer and
Said 30.

Gen61 al Lse COuld StRnu IL NO Longer anu
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The corre-
spondence of the department of state
with Consul General Lee at Havana
in the case of Charles Scott, an Ameri.
can citizen, which was laid before the
senate confirms the published story
that Gen. Lee threatened to resign
unless the department supported his
demand, that Scott be released from
solitary confinement.
The correspondence is much like
half of a conversation by telephone.
as the kilograms sent to the depart.
ment by Gen. Lee only are transmit
ted; the departments end of the inter-
change being omitted. February 9th,
Gen. Lee wired the state department.:
"Charles Scott, an American, arrested
at Regla this morning. Charges not
yet known"
The next is dated February 20, and
says Scott had been in Jail in Havana
without communication for 264 hours.
The dispatch continues: cannot
stand another Ruis murder and have
demanded his release. How many
war vessels at Key West or within
reach. and will they be ordered here
at once if necessary to sustain de-
mand2"
February %, he again telegraphs
Secretary Olney, evidently replying
to INQUIRIES and in language that can
scarcely be misunderstood:
Situation simple. Experience at
Guanabacoa made it my duty to de-
mand before too late, that another
American who had been incommuni-
cado 264 hours be released from said
incommunicado, I did so in courteous
terms. If you support it and Scott is 50
released the trouble will terminate. II
you do not must depart. All others ar
rested with Scott have been put in
communication; why should the only
American in the lot not be? He has
been incommunicado now 338 hours. "
The correspondence closes with a
telegram of the same date in which
General Lee informed the state de-
partment that his demand had been
complied with and that Scott had been
released from incommunicado, after
fourtesn days solitary confinement in
damp cell five feet by eleven, with
water on the floor. HE was not al
lowed chair, or anything to sleep
on" the telegram concludes, land
discharges of the body were removed
only once in five days. Scott says he
went always twelve hours without wa
ter, and once two days. Scott, who
was charged with having Cuban pos
tage stamps in his house, was an EN-.
ploye of an American gas company"
In regard to the arrest of Y. j. Cas-
eanas, an American citizen, Gen. Lee,
on February II, in a dispatch announc
ing his arrest, denounced it as great
outrage and said there were similar
cases at Sagua and elsewhere on the
island. The department six days later
ordered Lee TO report upon the whole
facts and on February "a, Lee replied
that Caseanas insisted his treaty right
should be respected. The prisoner had
resided at Sagua since his registration
there in 1872. The other dispatches
show the number of his registration
entry, number of passport, etc., and
concludes with a dispatch dated Feb
ruary 81, leaving the matter undis'
nosed of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10
Pianos by the Mile.

See Ludden and Bates new adver-
tisment of one thousand Mathushek
pianos. Suppose them all loaded on
to wagons in one grand procession,
allow 15 feet for each wagon and
team and the line would be nearly
three miles long. That is just the
wholesale way this great southern
house does business. Having acquired
an interest in the noted Mathushek
Piano factory, they are now supply.
ing purchasers direct and saving all
intermediate profits. This means a
saving of from $50 to $1OO on each
piano, and the securing of one of the
oldest and most reliable instruments at
remarkably low figure. Better write
them at Savannah, Ca, or at SO Fifth
Ave-, New York City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10
It Is Said

That OF all the diseases that affect
mankind, diseases of the kidneys are
the most dangerous and fatal. If this
be so. how important it is that the
kidneys be kept in a healthy condi-
ton. The use of Hilton's Life for the
Liver and Kidneys will do this. 1t is
he 'ouncs of prevention" in thes
troubles,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10

The trustworthy cure for the Whlskey,
Orium, Morphine and Tobacco Habits.
For further information address The
Kelley Institute, or Drawer 27, Columbia,
sc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10
Advice to Mothers.

We take pleasure in calling your atten
tion to remedy 50 long needed in carry.
Ing children safely through the critical
stage Of teething. 1t is an incalculable
blessing to mother and child. II yon are
disturbed at night with sick, fretful,
teething child, use Pitts Carminative. 1t
will give instant relief, and regulate tho
bowels, and make teething safe and easy.
II will cure Dysentery and Dlarrhna.
Pitts Carminative Is an instant 'elief for
collie Of infants. 1t will promo.e digestion,
give tone and energy to the stomach and
bowels. The sick, puny, suffering child
will soon become the fat and frolicking Joy
Of the household. 1t Is very pleasant to
tho taste and only cost 25 cents per bottle.
Sold by druggists and BY
THE MURRAY DRUG CO..
Columbia, &. q.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-10
WE
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IN;
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Postmasters, Railroad Agents, Genera
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those who work for us. We have the best
Family Medicines on earth, and can pro.
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people.
Send for blank application and circular.
Address
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-27
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has ordercd!that an examination
hu hold by its local board in this city
on Saturday. October ., 1897, compeno-
ing at o'clock q. m, for the first and
third grades in the customs service Only
citizens of she United States can be ex-
aminod The age limitations for this
examination are rs follows: Minimum.
20 years. no maximum. No application
will he accepted for this examination un-
less filed with tho undersigned, on the
proper blank. before the hour of closing
business ON September II 1897. AppIica.
tions should be- filed promptly i'm order
that time may remain for correction IL
necessary.
Tho commission takes this opportunity
% stating that the examinations are open
90 oil reputable citizens of tho United
states who may desire TO entor the SER
vice. without regard Co race or TO their
political or religious affiliations. All such
citizens aru invited to apply. Thoy shall
be exam incd, graded, ana certified with
entire nnpartiality and wholly without
regard to any consideration save their
efficiency, n shown bv the grades they
obtain in the examination.
For application blanks. tull instruct ions,
ana Information relative to tho duties
and salaries Of the different positions.
apJly 20 George ". Gardiner. .lr. scrro-
tsry Board Of ExamirerS. Customs Ser
vice, H. -. address, Providence. L. |.