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The Press., 1898-05-26
UNION.

Henry Booth has been entertaining rel atives from Hartford. l
 MT. and Mrs. H. F. Ballou and son spent Sunday at Moose. Meadow.
 Francis Upham is building an addition on his barn and is making other repairs.
 Frank Belcher has purchased the Eber Smith place near the New City mill at Staffordville.
The Press., 1898-05-26
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRINGS.

of Stafford Springs, on list Of 1897, are hereby notified that am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May 1st, and on all taxes not paid by June 1st, interest at per cent. per an- mum will be charged. together with legal fees for collecting. will be at Bidwen & Cos mar ket every weekday afternoon, except Friday, to receive said taxes AMOS N. NICHOLS.
 Stafford Springs, Aprn 25, 1898 ~.- .-s
The Press., 1898-05-26
MoNsoN.

Wm- D. Johnson of Hartford accom- panied by his brother-in-law, MT. Webster, made his aunt, Mrs. Monroe E. Caren, flying visit recently. They came on their wheels.
The Press., 1898-05-26

A number of tickets for the entertain ment by the blind, to be given at the bor- ough next Wednesday evening, have been sold by the school children about the will lage, and in order to accommodate those who wish to attend, Glover's bus will run down on that evening.
 The G. A. R. memorial sermon will be delivered this year by Rev. T. D. Martin, in Grace church, next Sunday morning. There are quite a number who would like load he will run the bus. Will all those who wish to go leave their names with him as soon as Saturday night.
 The pupils of the intermediate and grammar departments of the PInney Grammar school will unite and hold me- morial exercises in the grammar school room Friday afternoon at 9 o'clock. The exercises will consist of singing and reel tations by the pupils, with addresses by local clergymen and others. Veterans are especially invited to be present and take part in the exercises.
 On Memorial day Glover's bus will be employed all day, leaving here with the band about six in the morning. At 9.30, the G. A. R., are to be at Hillside ceme- tery where, besides the regular ritual work of Winter Post, there will be inter. esting exercises by the pupils of Mics Smiths school, consisting of singing, rec itations, etc. It is hoped that the entire village will turn out on this occasion. At 11.S0 they are to be at the Street cem- etery, where they should also be greeted by large attendance.
The Press., 1898-05-26
SOME MERS.

MT. and Mrs. A. D. Noble are expected home from Holyoke next week.
 Friends of Miss Amelia E. Wood are pleased to see her able to be out again, after an illness of several weeks.
 Ernest s. Fuller of Monson academy came home on his wheel last Saturday morning and returned Sunday afternoon.
 Carleton Taft entertained number of his little friends last Saturday afternoon Refreshments were served and a good time enjoyed.
 Several young people, former students of Monson academy, are anticipating at- tending the Interscholastic field meeting at Amherst, Mass, next Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Burdick of Chic opee Falls, Mass, made short visit at their homes in town, coming on their bi- cycles Saturday afternoon and returning Sunday.
 Regular meeting of the Grange next week Thursday evening will be childrens night. Committee in charge Mrs. Carrie Dimock. Mrs. Alice Pease, Mrs. Prentice. Mrs. Anna Taft, Miss. May WardweI.
 Mrs. Henry Farnham, Mrs. Samuel Da- wis, Miss Augusta Lombard, Clifford Par sons and Mahlon Russell have been ap- pointed by the Grange committee to per- form the duty of decorating the graves ot deceased members of the order, on Me morial day.
The Press., 1898-05-26
Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N.
Before You Ride Your Wheel

Before You Ride Your Wheel
 Be sure to shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet. It keeps your feet cool and comfortable, prevents sweating feet, and makes your endurance ten-fold greater. Over 100000 wheel people are using Aliens Foot Ease. They all praise it. Ladies insist on hav- ing it. It gives rest and comfort to smarttng, hot, swollen, aching, nervous feet. At all drug g1sts and shoe stores, 25c. Sample FREE by mall. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
The Press., 1898-05-26
ASHFORD. 

Westford Correspondence.
 Frank Belcher has bought a farm at Stanordville.
 Wm. Curtiss has . position in store in Southbridge.
 Mrs. Frank Belcher recently visited her parents at the Taylor homestead.
 Stephen Cur .iss is building an addition to his house. Wm. Munson Is doing the work.
 Mrs. Gary has leased the farm known as the Royal Chapman place, where she is to live. Elijah Richmondis repainting his house. The work being done by Eli Wood and son of Wilmington.
 There will be Memorial Day service in the Westford Congregational church on Sunday morning at II o'clock. -
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
An Important Law.

At the last session of the General Assem-
blv very important change was made
with regard to the payment Of warrants on
account of allowances made against the
Commonwealth The law reads as follows;
"Be it anacted by the General Assembly
of Virginia, that III the payments OF war
rants on account of fallowancesmadea against
the Commonwealth lawfully drawn, the
treasurer of any county or corporation pay
ing such warrants shall first deduct all
taxes due by the party in whose favor the
warrant is drawn, and if such warrant be
insufficientto to pay the entire amount due,
then such treasurer shall credit the tax bill
by the amount of said warrant"
This law will make persons very careful
about buying witness tickets or any kind
of warrants drawn on the treasurer. 1t
will add some perhaps, to the revenue, but
will be a serious inconvenience to persons
who desire to negotiate their warrants, es-
peciallv to the holders Of witness tickets
Persons will now be on their guard in buy
ing commonwealth claims.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
AID FOR SUFFERING CUBANS.
Collections Taken at Churches to Assist
the Sufferers.

Several times the REPUBLICAN has urgeC
the good people of Tazewell, both IN the
county and town, to give of their abund-
ance to the thousands Of men, women and
children who are known to be dying IN
Cuba for the lack of food. We have heard
of no efforts being made to raise anything
bv subscription or otherwise among the
people of the town or county, until last
Sunday. when collections were taken at
tie Methodist, Episcopal and Baptist
churches for the suffering Cubans. The
aggregate amount collected at these three
churches was only about $1,000. This is
not enough for our town and community
to do. There is no place in the United
States where the people have been more
blessed with plenty than in TazeweI.
Hard times never reached this place with
anv serious force. While other sections
were suffering from terrible financial de-
preston Tazewell moved along fairly well,
and every one here had plenty Of the ne
cessaries of life.
The people of Tazewell are generous
and hospitable at their homes, and ought
to cultivate benevolent spirit for the suf-
fering people of other lands.
The rich, the happy and prosperous
county of Tazewell ought to send liberal
subscription to the destitute and dying
people Of Cuba.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE.
The CupOla of the Court House in Dan
qerous Condition.

We heard a gentleman remarklng few
DAYS aco upon the condition of the cupola
to the court house. We expressed some
surprise at his statements, and he said 90
and see for yourself. We went into the
tower accompanied by a gentleman who
knows the condition of the structure, and
the defects are so startling that we could
imagine that it was topplng while we
were standing in it. As every one, who
has observed, can see, the cupola Isl a large
and heavy structure. The roof of the
court house is what is called self-support-
ing roof. The cupola rests partly on the
roai with its great weight. One of the
heavy upright pieces which supports the
cupola rests upon a heavy joist or strlnger.
The upright piece has sprung out and at
that point there is nothing supporting the
cupola or roof; and if we are correctly in
formed the cupola and roof are almost en-
tirely dependent for their support on one
iron rod.
This being true heavy wind may at
any time cause the dome of the court house
to topple and fall. Ifltshould fallit would
crush the roof and, perhaps, wreck the en-
tire building. The condition of the struc-
ture is such as to call for immediate atten-
ton at the hands of the county authori-
ties. BY timely action serious catastro-
phe may be averted.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
Will Build a Manse.

The congregation of the Presbyterian
church will build manse for their pastor
this Spring. Steps are now being taken to
carry out that purpose A committee con-
sisting of Messrs. j. D. Alexander, A. P.
Gillespie and J. H. Stuart has been ap-
pointed to view and select lot and make
its recommendation to a congregational
meeting next Sunday. On Tuesday the
committee was out viewing lots that are
offered for the purpose, and we suppose
have agreed upon report; but the report
will not be made public until Sunday. a
subscription of about 81 800 has already
been secured, which insures success to the
enterprise.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
LEES RECALL is DEMANDED.
Spain Also Objects to Our WarshipS
Visiting Cuba.

Washington, March THE Spanish
government has demanded the recall Of
Fitzhugh Lee. 1t has notified the United
States that the war vessels intended fol
Cuba are not wanted there.
Tie United States has refused to recall
General Lee, and has expressed its inten-
ton to Spain to send the war vessels to
Cuba with succor for the reconcentrados
despite the Spanish protests.
The Spanish Government notified Gen.
Woodford on last Friday that it wanted
Gen. Lee recalled at once by the Amer
lean government. No reason was given
for the message. Gen. Woodford was
notified at the same time that this coun-
try must not convey any supplies to the
Cuban reconcentrados in warships.
Minister Woodford caDled the demands
to the American Government on Friday
night. A conference was held by the
President and Mr.. Day and on Saturday
a reply was sent to Mr. Woodford refusing
both demands.
Assistant Secretary Day was instructed
to make an authorized statement. 1t fol-
lows
"The President will not consider the
recall of Gen. Lee. He has borne himself
throughout this crisis with judgment,
fidelity and courage, to the Presidents
entire satisfaction.
Gas to the supplies for the relief Of the
Cuban people, all arrangements have been
made to carry consignment this week
from Key West by one of the naval vessels,
whichever may be best adapted and most
available for the purpose, to Matanzas and
Sagua.
Beyond the foregoing those who had
in the conference at the
White House would not discuss the sub
ject, and it was stated positively that the
authorized statement comprised every
thing that would be given to anyone.
The chief effect of this move on the
part Of Spain will be to stimulate the anti
Spanish feeling in Congress and make it
harder to hold it back from taking action
to Spain.
The next step universally expected as
Spain's reply to the refusal Of this Gov
ernment is the cancellation of Gen. Lees
exequator and the issuance Of his pass
ports to Minister Woodford. Following
this there will be declaration of war or
an act of war in Havana OF in Madrid.
The thing that seems probable at this
time is that the Vizcaya, at Havana, will
prevent the American ships from enter
ing Cuban waters, or attempt to. Also
when war is declared an army from Cuba
or from Spain will probably make a weak
attempt at invading the southern part of
this country.
Judge Day yesterday issued an author
lied statement from the State Depart
ment to the fact that the President re-
fuses to recall General Lee, as he has been
a faithful and efficient official. 1t is also
stated by Mr.. Day that the President
likewise declines to substitute merchant
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
$50, 900 Voted for the National De-
fnnSe.

Washington, March S.-Party lines were
obliterated in the House today and the
bill appropriating S5O, 100000 to be ex-
pended under the direction of the Presi-
dent for national defense, passed by a vote
of 81 to 0.
The result was reached after four hours
debate. in which the Democrats and Pop
ulists We'd with the Republicans in ex-
pressing their confidence in the President
and their determination to uphold the adj
ministration IN its efforts to put the coun-
hy in state of proper defense.
The only discordant notes came in a
speech from the Republicans nside, delivered
by Mr.. Bingham, of Philadelphia, and an
objection made by Mr.. Barrett, Of Massa-
chusetts, afterwards withdrawn by request
for unanimous consent to the arrangement
under consideration, because he could not
secure a promise that the amendment he
wanted would be considered. Both gen.
tlemen were hissed.
The occasion was notable one, and, as
General Henderson said, the lesson Of the
day was beautiful one for the country.
Nearly hundred members of the House
seized the opportunity to express loyalty
and devotion and pledge the patriotic sup
port of their people to the administration.
When the vote was reached every Rep
resentative present recorded himself in the
affirmative, amid an enthusiasm that has
not been equalled since the days of 1861,
and, better than then, the whole people
were united today.
The galleries were crowded and joined
in the applause that greeted the patriotic
sentiments. A few attaches of the foreign
legations sat in the diplomatic galleries
and had demonstration that in the face
of danger from a foreign foe there were no
divisions among the American people or
their representatives in Congress.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Now that the Virginia Legislature has
adjourned a sigh of relief goes up and the
people are thankful that it was no worse.
The Democratic League for Good Gov
ernment" in the city of Richmond has
nominated candidates for councilmen and
aldermen in four of the wards of that city.
If the League wants good government it
will have to steer clear of tie State Demo
cratic machine.
Spain is buying more ships to use when
she undertakes to whip the United States.
She will need something more than ships
when she tries the job, that is men and
grit. The old, rotten hulk of a nation has
not been able to whip the small armies Of
the Cuban insurgents and, unassisted by
other nations, would not be able to cope
with our navy or army in a single en-
gagement.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
THE ARMY IS READY

Gen. Alger, Secretary of War, when
seen by reporter, said that he had been
informed of Spains demands for the re-
call of Gen. Lee and the substitution of
merchant vessels for war ships in carry
ing relief supplies, but that is matter for
the State Department to dispose of, and
be did not desire to discuss the probable
outcome of the affair.
But" said the Secretary of War, with
emphasis, ''if it means war, the country, so
far as the army and the coast defenses are
concerned, is prepared for it at any hour. :"
While Gen. Alger would not discuss the
probable outcome of Spain's latest move,
it was plainly evident that he is firmly i'm
pressed with the belief that nothing short
of miracle will prevent war with Spain,
and it was also evident from the serenity
he exhibited that the Government has
done far more during the last six months
in preparing for war than the public is
aware of.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
THE POLK MILLER COMPANY.
BENEFIT Rectory Fund Stras Memorial
Church.

One of the cleverest attractions that will
play here this season is the Polk Miller
Oscar Sisson- Ester Wallace Company.
They will appear for one night only
at the Opera House tonight. Polk
Miller, the well known delineator Of negro
character, has joined forces with Oscar P.
Sisson and Miss Ester Wallace, Mr.. Sisson's
neice and stage companion. This trio un-
doubtedly forms the most unique combina-
ton before the people and their perform
ance has made an ''instant hit wherever
produced. The programme is in three
parts and each part is complete in itself.
Act ! is a musical-comedy sketch by Mr.
Sisson and Mis-, Wallace entitled "Cousin
Elias Visit from the Country" Act , in
PRODUCES Polk Miller with his inimitable
stories and songs in negro dialect, and act
8 consists cfa one-act character sketch in
which Mir. Miller appears in costume as
''Uucle Daniel" an old plantation negro,
who has gone North just after the war and
tiring of his experience is travelling back
to cole Virginny' 1t is said to be very
funny and full of quaint humor, songs and
striking situations. The attraction is evil
IDENTIFY a strong one.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
A HOME ENTERPRISE.
Good Flour Made From TazeweII Wheat.

The C. A. Fudge Roller Mills, located at
North Tazewell, and operated by the
Tazewell Milling Company is doing fine
business. The mill was built about two
years ago and it now has the largest Gus
tom trade of any mill in Tazewell, also a
good wholesale and retail business.
One of the striking features of the mill
is that 1t makes but one grade of flour, a
straight grade, which is sold under the
name of "Orange Blossom" This brand
of flour is of excellent quality ,giVingperfect
satisfaction and retaining as permanent
customers all persons who use it. Ground
by process which retains all the nutri-
tive qualities of the wheat, being strictly
pure and from the lest wheat raised in
Tazewell county,it is superior TO any of the
so-called fine western flour that is some
times very white but full of impurities.
The company has recently completed a
nice flour house where all flour ground by
them will be stored, packed in air tight
paper bags The flour as soon as ground
will be put in this house and kept there
until sent out to customers, who will re-
ceive it nice and clean. 1t is claimed that
air tight paper bags are better for flour
than barrels that do not exclude the air,
thereby causing the quality Of flour to be
impaired.
The mill also manufactures meal of the
finest quality. using Virginia corn only.
All kinds of chop are ground, which the
company guarantees the best in the mar
ket. They wish to call the attention of
customers to their "specal' COW feed, as
they know from an extensive experience
how to prepare COW feed by actual tests.
The company has given the agency for the
flour in the town of Tazewell to Tynes
Bros, who will fill all orders promptly.
A wee phone has been placed at Tazewell
by the company which connects with their
mill at North Tazewell, and all orders sent
to them by phone will receive immediate
attention.
Mr. Il. c. Ireson is superintendent Of
the mill, and will be glad to serve its Gus
toners at any time This year the mill
will grind nothing but wheat grown in
Tazewell county and corn grown inlNirgin-
ia. 1t is essentially home enterprise,
and deserves the liberal patronage it re-
ceives for that reason, as well the excellent
quality Of its products,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10

This is the last week the legislature will
be in session and reports from Richmond
are to the effect that the lobbyists are
reaping harvest Many of the legisla-
tors, it is said, through ignorance or the
desire of a consideration, are willing to
vote for most any measure that is pre-
sented, while those who have pet schemes
of their own will not oppose vicious legls-
lation, fearing that should they do so their
measures would meet with opposition. 1t
is said that many of the lobbyists are
making more money in a day than they
could by legitimate business in a year
Lynchburg Advance.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
RUNNING DAY AND NIGHT
On Orders Placed by the United States
Government.

London, March $40 hour passes
without fresh report of the purchase Of
warships. Today's rumors are hopelessly
contradictory. The latest and most posi-
tive coming from the Central News Agency
is to the effect that the United States has
bought and paid a deposit on two war
ships in Tyne yard, presumably Arm
strongs. The Central News Agency in
sists upon this as correct in the face of a
denial at the American embassy.
A dispatch from Sheffield says the United
States has placed large contracts for Maxim
and Nordenfet rapid-fre guns there and
that the factories are running day and
night.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
There Should Be General Vaccination.

The small pox is now in the adjoining
county of Russell, it is in the coalfelds,
and it behooves the people Of this county
to take the necessary precautions to pre-
vent it taking hold in the county. There
are but two ways of making the people
safe from the disease, one is by a careful
quarantine and the other is vaccination.
1t is impossible to protect all sections of
the county by plan of quarantine. This
being true, it will be wise for all the peo-
pie to adopt the othe", sure plan for
safety from the disease, that is vaccination.
Every citizen in tie county should have
the members of his family vaccinated.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
GENERAL NEWS.

Governor Bob Taylor, of Tennessee, has
determined to retire permanently from
politics He has published card to that
effect in which he says:
Il have fully and finally determined to
retire from politics. l do so because l am
tired of political life. 1 am tired of its
narrowing antagonisms. am tired of its
unjust accusations and its violent conten-
tions. am tired of it because, as l grow
older, find myself less aud less able to
bear the stings Of criticism and the stabs
of SANDER. am tired Of it because there
is no peace in it for me, and because be-
lieve that 1 can do more good and have
more friends and more happiness in the
private walks of life"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
At the Christian Church Last Sunday.

Rev. J. n. Hannah preached at II a.
m. The collection for foreign missions
amounted to S25.O2. The congregation
decided to erect new church building in
the near future. A building committee
was appointed as follows: w. G. Harris
son, chairman; Geo. w. Gillespie, treas
urer; DIR. Il. B. Gillespie, secretary; H.
w. Pobst and w. L. Britts.
At a. IN. and at 7;30 p. m, next Sum
day, Rev. J. n. Harman will preach
again. Subject for both discourses: "Cow-
ardly, Cold Christianity-It's Cause and
Cure"
At the morning service a collection will
be taken for the starving Cubans.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
NeW Advertisements.

Messrs. Dodd & Co announce to the
readers of the REPUBLICAN their purpose
to sell groceries and other articles and will
tell our readers more about it next week.
Pobst & Wingo publish an advertise
ment "Cash CasL No April Fool. I"
They talk like they are in earnest.
The New York Racket Store, Of which
]. B. Hankins & Co.,, are proprietors,
places a very large an interesting adver-
tisement before the readers Of the REPUB-
L1cAN. Prices are quoted that are sure to
tell.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-03-10
ROBES DE LUXE.

Ribbon sashes are worn in various
widths. From three to ten inches de-
scribes the limit each way. The excess
lively wide styles, once popular, are not
used, except to cut them up into jacket
fronts, and the very broadest sashes are OF
transparent texture. A sash that is not
too wide and that falls to the skirt-hem is,
as a rule, far more becoming than one that
is half length. a very wide sash cannot
be tied at the side.