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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14

DARNs & BARNS. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Taze,
Dwell, Va. Practice in the courts of TaXewel
county Court Of Appeals at Wytheyille and the
Federal courts at Abingdon. c. j. Barns John l.
Barns.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14

CHAPMAN Il GILLESPIE, ATTORNEYS AT
uLAW, Tazewen, Va. Practice in all the courts
of Tazewell county and Court Of Appeals at
Wytheville. J. w. Chapman a. ?. Gillespie.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14

cEO. W. ST. CLAIR, ATTORNEY AT LAW
UTazewen Va Practices in the courts of Taze
vol and adjoining counties and in the Supreme
Court of Appeals at Wytheville. Particula; at
tcntion paid to the collection OF claims. Office
strus building.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14
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L
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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14

VINCENT L. SEXTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HTazeweu Va Win practice in the courts OF
TaZewell and adjoining counties. Particular at
tention paid to the collection of claims. Office in
Stras building
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14
LAWYERS.

Alas. D. MAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Taze-
n well, Va Practice in the courts of Tazewell
Va. Particular attention paid to the collection OF
claims.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14

M B. sPRATT, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rich
Wy lands Va. Practices in the courts of Taze-
well and adjoining counties. Prompt attention
paid to the collection of claims.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-04-14

III. STUART. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Tazew
iva. Land titles in Mcdowell and Logan coun-
ties, West Virginia, specially. Office in Stras
building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
A PLEASANT INCIDENT ~ THE HOUSE.
CHAIRMAN CANNoN's TRIBUTE TO Mr. SAVERS.
WHO WILL SOON RETIRE FROM CONGRESS

CHAIRMAN cANNoN's TRIBUTE TO Mr. SAVERS
WHO WILL SOON RETIRE FROM CONGRESS
Washington Dec 20 (SpeciaD.--An unexpected and
unusual IL not unprecedented, incident occurred in
man Cannon OF the Appropriations Committee
after moving 10 reconsider the vote an amend
ment TO an appropriation bill. took advantage OF
the opportunity to deliver eloquent tribute 10
the leading Democratic member OF the committee.
who is retire in order assume the duties
Of Governor OF Texas. Tha, the tribute was well
deserved every member Of the House Irrespective
OF party, heartily recognized and Appreciated a.
was repeatedly shown by the spontaneous applause
which punc;uated Mr.. Cannons speech-appause
which was perhaps shade warmer and more
thusiastic the Republican side than among the
party friends Of the man 10 whom tribute paid.
He was Governor elect Say erS OF Texas who has
been member Of the APPROPRIATIONS committee
IN six successive Congresses. and chairman OF II
In Of them. A more faithful, industrious, tact
ful-n word. a more useful-rnt mber the COM
miftee has never had. and II was hardly extrava-
Unanimous vote Of his colleagues IN meeting held
This morning when they adopted a minute recitinS
his services and placing him alongside those great
cha!rmen OF the committee in the past,Ihaddeus
When this paper was read In the House to-day:
on motion OF Mr.. Dockcry, @: Missouri. one OF
Mr.. Sayers's Democrats colleagues. who had added
his tribute 20 that OF Chairman Cannon. the deaf
ring round OF applause with which IL was greeted
bore eloquent testimony 20 the high respect and
af.ectona;e regard IL which Mr.. Savers is held
party affiliations. |, may be added that he has
earned and will carry with him TO his field
Of duty the esteem and best wishes 81 President
Mckinley and every member Of his Adminlstrat ton.
resolution euoeistc OF Representative ". A. Stone,
who has been elected Governor o. Pennsylvania,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
NICARAGUA CANAL DEBATE.
Mr. cArFERY SPEAKS IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PENDING ELL.

Mr. cAFFERY SPEAKS IL OPPOSITION TO THE
PENDING BILL
Washington. Dec. 2o-The Nicaragua Canal Dill
was taken UP IN the Senate this afternoon, and MI
cafery spoke in opposition 10 II. He said that the
proposition to connect the two oceans by means or
a canal was attractive to the imagination as 10
cause many people TO accept 1t as a wise enter
prise regardless Of appeals to reason on its merits.
He deprecated personal attacks on the members of
the Maritime Canal Company. but indicated his be-
lief that the bill was attack on the Treasury Of
the United States He declared that the enterprise
under the bill was In violation Of the Clayton Bull
wer Treaty In avention of the concession from
the Isthmian countries and in opposition TO the
Constitution. These propositions he undertook 70
maintain analysis of the bill by sections.
received from the House announcing that
amendment of the Senate to the Army and Naval
Deficiency bill had been agreed TO. This passes the
measure and soon signed II will go TO the
President.
Without having finished his remarks Mr.. Caffery
yielded TO Mr.. Gallinger and his motion the
Senate went into executive session. adjournng at
$40 p. m.
The Commerce Committee Of the House decided
to-day to take up the Nicaragua Canal question on
the second Tuesday in January There will be no
hearings as the committee believes IL has all
sary information. The matter will be taken up
without reference 10 any special bill. all pending
measures being considered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
THE AGRICULTURAL BILL PASSED.
r.. WILLIAMS JUMPS AT THE OPPORTUNITY TO
SPEAK AGAINST EXPANSION.

n WILLIAMS JUMPS AT THE OPPORTUNITY TO
SPEAK AGAINST EXPANSION.
Washington, Dec. 2OtSpeciaD.-The general debate
on the Agricultural Appropriation bill in the House
O, Representatives to-day gave Mr. Williams. or
Mississippi who is member Of the Committee on
Agriculture an opportunity. which he eagerly
seized to deliver speech in opposition TO the Ad-
ministration's policy in regard to the territory ac-
ouirei from Spain as a result Of the late war In
the course OF his speech Mr.. Williams said many
things which he doubtless regarded as "smart ana
ma de some illusions 10 the President of the United
States which he may live long enough 10 regret, If
wisdom comes with age. 1t probably the most
natural thing In the world for Mr.. Williams, OF
Mississippi. 10 refer TO the American flag as "A
mere piece of bunting" and to declare that "a man
who would appeal TO the people with senseless
cry about hauling down the flag said something
unworthy OF himself matter how high his sta
ton might be- Mr.. Williams spoke 10 an almost
empty house. and not dozen members heard ana
fewer paid any attention to what ne said
After he had exhausted himself and made heavy
drafts on his vocabulary. the bill was considered
nv paragraphs and passed without material amend
ment II carried s. SOC 800 ss,.l20 more than the
OF retaiatng against Germany and other countries
was adopted with slight amendment which gives
the Secretary Of the Treasury discretion in refusing
the delivery Of goods adulterated or deleterous 10
health. instead Of making refusal 10 deliver sucn
goods mandatory.
Several resolutions from the River and Harbor
Committee calling the Secretary OF War for esti-
mates as the cost Of certain proposed river and
on the Army and Navy Urgent Deficiency bill was
also adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
A PROTEST FROM LIMUOkALANI.

e,r ASKS THAT THE HAWAIIAN GROWN LANDS
BE RESTORED TO HER
Washington Dec. N.-Ex-Queen Liliuokalani TO-
day sent 10 the Senate the following protest against
tho appropriation Of the crown lands OF HAWAII by
the United States:
To the Senate Of the United States.
l. Iiliuokalani OF Hawaii. named eir-apparent on
the 10th day Of April 1877, and proclaimed queen
uary 1891 do hereby earnestly and respectfully
protes, against the assertion Of ownership by the
United States Of America of the so-cailed Ha-
waiian crown lands. amounting TO about one million
acres and which my property, and especially
protest against such assertion Of ownership as a
taking Of property without due process Of law and
without just or other compensation.
Therefore. suppementng my protest Of June IL;
1887 | call upon the President and the National
legislature and the people Of the United States 10
do Justice In this matter and TO restore 10 mo this
property the enjoyment of which Is being with
held from me- by your Government under what
must be a misapprehension Of my right and title.
l. I1III-OKALANI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
POETRY AND HISTORY.
BOOKS AMONG THE HOLIDAY OFFERINGS OF r.
Y. CRowErI. & co

BOOKS AMONG THE HOLIDAY OFFERINGS OF =.
y CRowErI. & co
Few publishers in New-York present a more ex-
tensive list OF books for the holiday season than
that which T. Y. Crowell & Co. o, No Is East
Fourteenth-st.. offering this month. There IL a
beautiful edition of Brownings complete
works, In twelve pocket volumes, which 1t is b.
eved will receive warm welcome from Browning
students. 1T has been the aim of both publish
ers and editors to leave nothing undone 10 make
this the best edition thus far published" say the
Publishers in little bulletin they have just is'
sued announcing the new edition THE text 10
absolutely complete and contains the fugitive
poems neglected by Browning and usually not
found In collected editions. and includes also some
not I'm any other edition. Two rare pieces
of prose are also given" Each volume contains
beautifully engraved photogravure fron'ispece ana
specially designed tlte-paee. The paper used u
OPAQUE and the cover designs by Goodhue are CO.
pecally appropriate
Two historical volumes "Duruys General His
tory OF the World" by Victor Duruy. Minister OF
Public instruction and member of the Academy
by Ferdinand Brunetere; OF the French Academy.
Duruy's work was translated from the trench ~
Edwin A Grosvenor. professor or European MS,
tory In Amherst College. who added a summary o.
contcmporaneous history from ls&s 10 September OF
this year. In treating the history OF French era-
ture NJ Brunetiere has classified II into literary
each page and the other half is devoted 20 series
OF devised notes, with a photography OF each au-
thor.
r Y Crowell & Co. have In press for early pub
cation the works OF Mrs Elizabeth Prentss. from
books OF their catalogue are The Don't Worry
Series" Oy Theodore !. Seward: The Land OF tne
Pigmies." by Captain Guy Barrows with an intro
duction by Henry NJ. Stanley. and an autobiography
OF Or. Newman Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
THE ARMY BILL FINISHED.
AMENDED AND ORDERED FAvORABLY REPORTED
RY THE HOUSE MILITARY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE

Washington, Dec. % (SpecaD.-The House Com
miftee on Military Affairs finished consideration
OF the Army Reorganization bill this afternoon,
and by majority vote decided 10 report 1t favor
ably to the House tomorrow with number Of
amendments. Several members Of the committee.
who are opposed To various provisions Of the meas
ure. will unite in submitting the views Of the mi
nority. One of the most important amendments
adopted by the committee to-day that TO strike
out Section IS Of the original bill which prescribed
The age limit Of appointees to the grade of second
lieutenant and chaplain respectively. and TO insert
IN its place section raising the chief of the Record
and Pension Oftice of the War Department 70 the
rank Of brgadier- general, and authorizing the APP
pointment OF an assistant chief in that Office with
the nix of lieutenant colonel This done the
urgent and unsolicited recommendation of the Secre
tary OF War. who had become impressed with the
Importance OF the office in question. we'll with
Incumbent. who created IL and has brought TO
state OF perfection and efficiency rarely IL ever,
found in any branch OF the public service Before
he did this II sometimes a work Of several
days TO trace the military history and ascertain
the hospital record Of applicant for a pension,
a task which is now accomplished IN as many min
motion on the ground Of administrative ability.
skill and efficiency. Colonel Ainsworth has surely
dorc He also earned the gratitude OF hon
est applicants for pensions whose cases are now
disposed Of so far as the entertainment of the his
tory and incidents OF their military service Is
cerned without the harassing and vexatious delays
which marked the administration OF the former sys-
stem or lack of system
Five days were given for the preparation OF the
majority and minority reports, Chairman Hull max
ing that for the majority and Mr. Hay drawing up
a substitute bill and report for the Democrats The
principal feature Of the substitute bill will be
standing Army limited TO that existing before the
list large temporary force probably 50.0lO men,
for service In outlying territory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
THE DISASTER AT FORT ADAMS.
FOUR BODIES RECOVERED FROM THE RUINS OF
THE BURNED STABLE

FOr'R BODIES RECOVERED FROM THE RUINS OF
THE BURNED STABLE.
Newport, r T. Dec. 2o-Four bodies were recov-
cred to-day from the ruins Of the burned stable
Of Light Battery II. 4th United States Artillery
Fort Adams. The dead are.
BUTLER. W. F. private. Battery n. eth Artillery.
KULL Frederick W. private Battery II. 9TH Artillery.
HARRIS. Henry l.. private. Battery H. 7th Artillery.
Unknown private.
The h3lf-dozen men injured at the fire last night
doing welE The bodies Of Butler and Kull
found this forenoon. The second body found last
night has not yet been identified. number 81
Burroughs were granted Yesterday. and the men left
the fort before the fire broke Some OF them
returned and were at work about the burning
stables. 1t is thought that the unidentified body
is that OF one Of these furloughed men, but there
IS way Of learning until all the return
from their furloughs. so that IL can be determined
who Is missing Nothing was found on the body
by which II could be recognized II was badly dis
figured.
Private Butter enlisted In Boston on May %
1895 and Private Harris In Chicago July IL last
Private Kull enlisted in Louisville April 23 1895
The explosion in the gun-shed. near the stable
which caused the death Of the men. Is being in
Veetigatcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
THE OREGON GOING TO MANILA.
AND THE IOWA WILL BE ORDERED TO SAN
FRANCISCO FOR REPAIRS.

Washington. Dec 20 (SpeciaD.-The SPECIAL
squadron" as IT is officially designated at the
Navy Department. composed or the pattie-snipS
Oregon and Iowa. the refrigerator supp! snip
Celtic the distilling ship Iris. and the golfers
Justin Scandal and Sterling. VIII remain at
Calao. Peru. where they are expected IN DAY
or two until January s or 10, awaiting an enor-
nous amount of mall aggregating more IMAM
thrty-fve thousand pieces. which has accumu-
lated in the three months since the fleet started
from New-York for the Pacific. This MALL the
remarkable proportions OF which Indicate now
many friends the officers and men Of these ships
have left in the United States. went FORWARD
through the office OF the dispatch agent In New
York yesterday to be sent by steamer Tor
Colon whence 1t will cross the isthmus and so
down the west coast Of South America until
finally delivered to the ships Much or this mail
consists of Christmas presents. which Will be
nearly two weeks late, but II has been impossi-
BILE. under the orders of the special squadron. to
send any communications to these ships except
by cable up to the present time.
The orders to Captain Barker senior officer or
the squadron. will be fully executed when his
ships assemble at the rendezvous at Callao. AL
though it has been the general understanding
that the two battle-ships at least were des-
tined for Honolulu, and eventually to reinforce
Admiral Dewey at Manila. no orders whatever
for the voyage beyond Callao have up TO this
time been sent to Captain Barker. but II is
practically decided that he will he ordered early
in January to continue his voyage in the Oregon
accompanied by the distilng ship Iris. to Homo
lulu. and thence to the Philippines. while the
Iowa and the other ships will make their way
up the coast to San Francisco. reaching the
Mare Island Navy Yard about the middle Of
February. when essential repairs to the Iowa's
boilers Will be undertaken in order that the
battle-shp may be in condition to hurry across
the Pacific in case of an emergency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
NEW BRIDGES AND RAPID TRANSIT.

Alderman Goodman offered the following resou'
ton at the meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen yes
terday. and Il was referred
Resolved, That while the proposed East River
Bridges OF great need. still these desirable pup
lie improvements should not he authorized or per
mitted at this time II they will have, In any de-
gree a tendency toward interfering with the pros
poets or retarding the work OF rapid transit faci-
ties in the boroughs of Manhattan and The BronA;;
Resolved. That the Committee on Bridges anu
Tunnels have public hearings with view 10 ovv
tanning a consensus OF public opinion on the az
Visibility of inaugurating any new work OF mas"
tude that may delay rapid transit In this CITY
Mr.. G6odman's resolution was proposed because
OF the action Of the Mayor IN asking the NUM-
cipal Assembly to issue bonds TO the amount OF
800 900 for preliminary work on two new or'dSes
across the East River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
of the men, who were keeping back the weaker
women and children And he did II effectively
To protect THE SOLDIERS.

TO PROTECT THE SOLDIERS.
Robert b. Roosevelt has made the following state
ment:
Il see by the report in the papers that General
Rrooke Threatened to court martial witness VINO
gave testimony before the Presidential commission
which was unpalatable to him. and That the COM
mission tamely submitted to the insult. BEFORE
calling any witnesses before the Commission our
Committee for the Protection OF Soldiers OF which
! have the honor to be secretary. demanded pro-
lection for them. and received pledge. from which
] quote as follows: They (he commissioners IN
strct me to inform you that under the instruction
of the President OF the United States no olcer or
soldier testfyng for will be punished, Dut VIII
be protected against any retaliation. puhishmSht
or ANNOYANCE in the matter. The commission also
desires me request Of you. II you Know OF any
retaliation or punishment inflicted upon any soldier
for making a truthful complaint. they will thank
you to inform US In the matter -. T..
The committee directs to announce tnat II
General Brooke or any other officer attempts 10
carry out his threat, this committee Will, on pens
Informed of it, lay the matter before the PRESIDENT
and hold him TO his prom lse The Presidental OH
mission may submit to bullying. but this commit
tee will not be driven from an honorable opliga'loh
of protection to the men who have testllled ar ts
request and will that faith is Kept WIN the'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
FOR THE HOLIDAYS. =,
Colgate Co's
ViOriS
A NEW VIOLET PERFUME

not be as perfect as that Of this country out an
accounts agreed that the natives were idC'aoie
and Intelligent and capable OF progress
Mr. Proctor Interrupted Mr. Teller TO read al, ~
tract from a letter from Admiral Dewey, Vu'vv. ..
ing the character OF the Ftlipinos. as loIIOMs'
These people can he governed without the snsn,S,
est dificulty They readily give in 20 reason anu
j have not had the slightest difficulty IN ueahhs
with them" .,, ,bo Lot,
Ter OF an Army officer speaking IN terms OF pr PIE he
Of the Filipnos and indicating mat 'he'e "eeU ~
no difficulty with them ~, .,. could
Continuing. Mr. Teller said that me NATIVES soei'
he governed from Washington. They Were suscvp
fhIe To inst and liberal trea tment. and there was
no reason why, If they were capable OF apps s
country should not be extended 20 them he wo u
give them all the liberty in this respect tna' man
were caDable OF enjoying and II In time they laa
Tested CAPACITY to perform the duties or
nc would not he among those VINO "ou'" "e''
them that boon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
LIVES LOST AT CHILKOOT PASS.
SIX PERSONS BURIED BY a sNOwsLIDE--
THE BODIES OF FIVE RECOVERED.

THE BODIES OF FIVE RECOVERED.
Seattle. Wash. Dec 2o.-The steamer Alki. which
arrived here to-day from Alaska brings meagre
particulars of avalanche the Chilkoot Pass.
in which at least six persons were killed Five
bodies have been recovered as follows:
DARLING. Mrs. Of Lake Lindeman. and her two
JONES Bert. Jureau
SHAW. Harry Of Skaguay
The side occurred at Crater Lake. about one
side. Mrs Darling's husband AT Lake Linde-
man. and she had arranged 20 Join him with her
two sons who lad almost reached manhood Shaw
Skaguay man. who had business at the
Lake. Bert Jones OF Juneau. only nineteen
years old. and the for his taking the
dangerous trip does not appear. He was friend
OF the Darling boys. The name Of the sixth per-
son has not been ascertained.
Contrary TO the advice Of experienced men. who
realized that the trip a dangerous ore. in view
OF the recent storms. the party set out with light
outfits. I, storminS hard when they crossed
the summit, but they succeeded in reaching Crater
Lake. where the blizzard forced them 10 camp al
though IT only seven miles to their destination.
While encamped there. tons OF ice and snow. mixed
with rocks and timber swept them, evidently
without warning. and went down the valley.
leaving them buried under several feet OF hard
snow. Their bodies found three days later
by searching parties. They were not bruised In
the least.
snowslde is brought by the same steamer that
brought word Of the terrible slide last spring in
which nearly sixty people persisted Another coin
cidencc is that the two slides occurred Just about
the distance from the summit. but on OPP
poste sides.
Just before the AK left skaguay. G.. Bald Mills.
Of London. England. and r. Smith, OF Melbourne.
Australia arrived from Lake Arin with their feet
and hands badly frozen II is feared that Mills
will lose both feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
PENSIONS FOR Y-CONFEDERATES

SENATOR BUTLER GIVES NOTICE OF AN AMEND
MENr To THE APPROPRIATION BILL.
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Butler. OF North
Carolina. to-day gave notice Of an amendment he
Will introduce TO the Pension Appropriation bill
pensioning ex-Confederate soldiers The amend
ment follows:
That from and after the passage Of this bin
every pension law now on the statute books shall
apply to every invalid soldier widow minor child
dependent relative. the Army nurses and all other
pensioners who may be able to prove their claim
under the present pension laws. without regard IN
whether said soldier enlisted in the Federal or
Confederate service of the Civil War Of 1861 -'s5
provided that t.iose enlisted in the Confederate SER
vice snail not draw any back pensions prior to the
passage or this bill but their claim under existing
laws shall begin and become operative With the
passage of this bill W." NV