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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
POUNDING MILL ITEMS.

Death has again visited our quiet little
town and claimed for its victim Raymond,
the little son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ.
Sparks, on Saturday evening, the Sd, at
p. m., he was laid to rest in the Whit
low grave yard in Baptist Valley on Sun
day.
Rev. West preached for us on Sunday at
11:30 a. m. and at Steelesburg at p. m.,
but it happened when our minister ar
rived there was not a person present on
account of the rain and snow.
The recent storm brought with it tseveral
drummers from the appearance OF Steele
& Co.'S. store.
Mrs. w. B. Steele and daughter spent
THANKSGIVING with Mrs. R. K. Gillespie.
Mr.. 7. Monger has gone to Charleston,
w. Va, on visit to biz parents.
MIR. Will Holland has gone on visit to
his home at Charleston, w. Va.
Mr.. R. K Gillespie and w. B. Steele
have returned from Big Stone Gap, where
they have been on business.
Mr.. H. F. Hunt and son, Thomas, have
gone to Washington county and West
Tennessee on business.
There was a surprise social at Mr.. 7. q.
Ceci's last Friday night. Ye scribe had
an invitation but by some reason he
couldn't attend, much to his regret.
Misses Lettie Cecil and Maggie Peery, Of
TazewelI, Mamie Crockett, of Graham,
Mayo Mcclure, of Cedar Bluff, Messra.
Flave and Joe Cecil were on our streets
Saturday. Alltook the train at 2:10p. NJ.
for Cedar Bluff.
Mr.. A. H. Griffith, wife and children
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
A LEGAL TENDER.
Supreme Court Decides Virginia COu-
pom Case.

Washington, December 5,-Justice
Brewer handed down an opinion in the
United States Supreme Court today re-
versing the opinion of the Supreme Court
of Appeals of Virginia, in the case of A. a.
Mccullough VS.. the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
The case involved the validity of the
State laws concerning the State coupons is
sued under the act of 1871. Mccullough
rendered some of these coupons in pay
ment of his taxes. They were not ac-
cepted by the State authorities, and the
State Supreme Court sustained their refu
sal.
Today's opinion reverses this action of
the State court, holding that the coupons
were legal tender for taxes in the State.
Justice Peckham rendered dissenting
opinion on the ground of want Of jurisdic-
ton.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
Republicans Get Certificates.

Frankfort, Ky, December 3.-The
State election commission this afternoon
decided the contest over the certificate OF
election in the Ninth Congressional Dis
trict in favor of Congressman Pugh (Re-
publican) over Williams (Democrat). Con-
gressman-elect Boring Republican, was
awarded the certificate in the Eleventh
District, his claim being disputed by John
D. White independently.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
FROM CAMP TO CONGRESS-.
Wheeler a Center of Attraction at
Washington.

Washington, December 5.-Maior Cen
eral Wheeler was a center Of attraction
and congratulation when he appeared in
the House of Representatives today to
resume his Congressional duties. He ar
rived last night from the camp in Alabama
where his troops are stationed.
General Wheeler said he would prob
ably resign from the army, but his plans
we're not yet definitely fixed. He expects
to confer with the President and Secretary
of War, and then will determine on his
course.
eff there is to be any more fighting, 1
want to stay in the army" said the gen.
eral, "but if tie fighting is over, l prefer
to return to civil life.'
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

you buy. Go (or Gomez to a store that has the
reputation of giving man good medicine, whether
he knows it or not.
Everything you buy here must give salts
faction, or you get your money back. Just at the
present time we are selling Mr.. Somebody's
$125O Overcoats for $40; his $40 kind for $3.50;
his 81. 80 grade for $3.50. You wont know how
true this is til you come in the store and exam
inc the goods
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

am going to sell some bargains in sad
dies from the 1st to the 25th of December.
So if you have the least idea that you need
a saddle drop in and examine my stock,
and I will show you some of the best work
put up by any shop in the State, and |
am going to give you prices go you will
buy. l haven't room for the saddles and
do not need them (for can make more,)
but l do need the money for them.
Respectfully,
w. L. DRAPER.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
Knights TemnIar Meeting.

On Monday night Clinch Valley Com
mandery, No. 20, X. I. held its regular
monthly meeting and the Templar degrees
were conferred upon one candidate. The
occasion was quite all interesting one. At
the conclusion of the work the Sir Knights,
numbering about fourteen, repaired to the
Coffee House and rartook of supper, at
which oysters and other substantial viands
were served.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
Notice..

We want to settle up all our old out
standing business, and all persons who
owe us by notes or accounts of long stand
ing will be required to settle by the Let of
January, 1899. If they do not we will be
compelled to place the claims in the hands
of officers for collection.
Respectfully,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

Capiz is city, and is the capital of the
province of the same name, in the Island
of Panay. 1t is on the north coast Of the
island, and is the residence OF Spanish
governor. 1t is mostly built of wood, and
is defended by small fort. 1t has pop
ulation of over II 600 persons.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
Dissolution Notice.
Moss & GREEvER

BY mutual consent the partnership of
Doctors Gillespie & Hall dissolved on the
first day of October, 1898. Parties in
Gebted to this firm are requested to come
forward and settle promptly. D-s. Giles
pie and Hall Will occlpy the same office
until January 1st, 1899. After this time
DR.. Gillespie will occupy said Office.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
Quarterly Meeting.

The first quarterly meeting for Tazewell
Station this year will be held at the Meth
odist church on next Saturday and Sun
day. The meeting will be conducted by
Rev. j. Tyler Frazier, presiding elder.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
STATE NEWS.

The following additional poetofices in
Virginia will become domestic money
order offices on January .9rd: Ammon,
Amelia county; Galway, Franklin county;
Gayton, Henrico county; Rubermont,
Lunenburg county; Yirgilina, Halifax
county; Witten's Mills. Tazewell county.
The Marsden Cellulose Company, of
Rockford, ILL.,, and owensboro, KY, will
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
OUR FLAG IN CUBA.
1t Is Hoisted Over Sanctl Splrltus and
Trinidad.

Habana, December 8, S:45 P. M.-At
noon to-day, the American forces having
previously taken charge of Sancti Spiritus
and Trinidad, in Santa Clara province,
the Stars and Stripes were officially and
with impressive ceremonies hoisted over
the city halls and the military, govern
ment, and other public buildings in those
cities. When the flags We're unfurled the
bands played "rhe Star-Spangled Ban
ner" and the soldiers and large crowds of
citizens cheered enthusiastically.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

In mems undergarments we have
''Weight- Health underwear Swits Conde
pure lambs wool, DERBY Ribbed d""Gamels
Hair" etc. Soft and smooth.
HARMAN & BoTTIMoRE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

We have hundreds of suits from which
to select for winter-wear, price ranging
from $3.50 to $500 for best tailor made
suits. We only ask that you call and see
them.
HARMAN & BoTT1MoRE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
ALL OUR TROOPS WELL.

All the troops which have arrived here
so far are in excellent health. The Sc
cond Engineers, together with 800 Cubans
of General Menocals division as laborers,
are busy preparing the camp for the
troops of The Seventh Army Corps, which
are expected to arrive here shortly.
The Spanish transport Grand Antilla
sailed to-day for Spain with l.447 Spanish
troops; the Fulda will sail on Monday,
and the Vera, San Ignacio, and Juan
Forgas on Tuesday, each carrying 1900
soldiers. The Spanish Commission was
advised to-day that by Monday next the
evacuation of Batabano and the entire
line to San Felipe would be finished. This
will complete the evacuation of the entire
end of the island west of those points.
A request has been made by residents
of the Isles of Pines, which was evacuated
by the Spanish troops Oh Thursday last,
that the Cuban General Menocal ship to-
morrow, via Batabano, fifty Cuban SOL
diers. for police duty there.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

probably establish main plant at New
port News to cost about S250,C00. The
manager for the company has looked
over the site offered, and, it is understood,
accepted it. This is the firm that is sup
plying the shipyard with the cornpith Gel
lulose for the battleships Kearsage, Ken
lucky and Illinois.
A dispatch from Richmond says:
Lieutenant Colonel George Wayne An
derson, of the old First Regiment, will in
a few days resign that post. This is done
in order to permit Governor Tyler to re-
organize the militia. The regiment has
on hand fund of $4,000 with which to
pay for uniforms ordered from Balti-
more tailoring establishment before the
war with Spain"
A relic of the war which is attracting
much attention in the general storehouse
in the Norfolk navy yard is the beautifully
wrought stern name plate of the Spanish
cruiser Cristobal Colon, which was taken
from the cruiser by one of the wrecking
steamers. The piece is a mammoth scroll
of ornate bronze of artistic workmanship,
weighing perhaps three thousand pounds.
1t is said the plate, together with the safe
of the Maria Teresa, will be sent to the
National Museum at Washington or to the
Naval Academy.
Intimate friends of Gen. Fitz Lee cay
he will not be a candidate for United
States Senator against Senator Martin.
About one hundred recruits have been
sent from Virginia to the Fourth Virginia
Regiment which is now at Savannah, Ga.
All of these recruits were formerly of the
Third RaOiment
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
the GERMANS AT MANILA.
Signed Statement From Them OF Friend
ship for Filipinos.

Manila, Philippine Islands, December
3.-The Hong Kong newspapers having
asserted that the attitude Of the Germans
here was hostile to the insurgents, the
Germans of Manila have circulated a
statement saying the Germans are thor
oughly friendly toward the Filipinos.
This statement is signed by the German
Consul and the German business firms.
The natives infer that the Germans are
favorable to the independent faction.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
spAY1ARDs ABANDON cAPIz.

Advices from Capiz say the Spaniards
have abandoned that town, and that 500
insurgents, with eight cannon, advanced
upon it on November oath.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

&c. Wilcox, of Keystone, West, Va,
has determined to locate at Tazewell, to
engage in the jewelry and watch repairing
business. II.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

Wilcox the fine watch repairer will be
found at Tazewell after the first Of JAN
uary. He wants your work and waats
you to know he is coming.
t. f.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

J.C. Wilcox will open jewelry store in
Tazewel the first of January, 1899, and
will make fine watch repairing speciality.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
THE TREATY ASSURED.

Paris, December 6.-The Peace Of Paris
is practically an accomplished fact. To-
days session disposed of the essential
features of the treaty, which will be en-
bodied IN the following eight articles ;
First-The customary preface of trea-
ties in the nature of an expression Of
amity and of hope for perpetual peace.
Second-The REIMBURSEMENT by Spain
of her sovereignty over Cuba.
Third-The withdrawal of the Spanish
troops.
Fourth-The REIMBURSEMENT by Spain
of her sovereignty over Porto Rico.
Fifth-Spain's cession of the Philip
pines.
Sixth-The withdrawal of the Spanish
troops there.
Seventh-Payment by the United
States of 10000, 600 for the Philippines,
Eight-The provision for the "open
door" commercial policy in the Philip
pines.
The rough draft of the treaty, which
may be considerably changed, covers the
proposals. 1t makes a long document,
which Senator Cushman K. Davis, Of the
United States Peace Commission, says,
will be found to be one of the most inter-
esting papers of its character ever written.
So completely are the details of the evAc-
uation of the Philippines stipulated, that
a commission such as arranged for the
Spanish withdrawal from the West Indies
will be unnecessary.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Commissioner Of Revenue.

thereby announce myself candidate
for Commissioner of Revenue for Clear
Fork District Election next May.
lI-lO.t.d.e. NJ. F. NEEL.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
A SUMMARY OF EYENTT OF THE WAR
And incidents that Have Transpired in
Our Diplomatic Dealings With Other
Countries Currency Question
Briefly Referred To-Retirement of
GreenbaCks Recommended-lncrease
of Regular Army Urged.

president McKinley's annual message,
sent to Congress on Monday, is devoted
chiefly to the recent war with Spain and
our relations with foreign countries. The
message begins with the following para
graph;
Notwithstanding the added burdens
rendered necessary by the war, our peo'
pie rejoice in a very satisfactory and
steadily increasing degree of prosperity,
evidenced by the largest volume of busi-
ness ever recorded. Manufacture has
been productive, agricultural pursuits
have yielded abundant returns, labor in
all fields of industry is better rewarded,
revenue legislation passed by the present
Congress has increased the treasury's re-
ceipts to the amount estimated by its au-
thors; the finances of the government
have been successfully administered and
its credit advanced to the first rank; while
its currency has been maintained at the
worlds highest standard. Military SER
vice under common flag and for right
eous cause has strengthened the national
spirit and served to cement more closely
than ever the fraternal bonds between
eveAsectio of the country"
He rehearses the incidents which lead
up to the Spanish American war, tells OF
the prompt support given by Congress at
the beginning, quotes the declaration of
war and recounts the most interesting and
important features of the conflict. He
pays high tributes to Dewey, Hobson and
the armies commanded by Shafter and
Merritt. In speaking of the naval battle
at Santiago he says:
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
ALL BIG QUESTIONS SETTLED,
Judge Days Statement After Yester-
days Meeting.

Paris, December G.-The Joint Peace
Commission held long session this after
noon.
When the commissioners emerged from
the Foreign Office, Judge Day, President
of the American commission, announced
that all the big questions had been settled,
and that the treaty would be signed in
three or four days. The work remaining
consists largely in drafting into language
the conclusions reached.
1t has developed that Yesterdays ses-
sion was OF far greater Importance than
generally supposed. 1t resulted in the
Americans uncompromisingly rejecting
Spain's request that for term of years
the ships of that country and its products
be admitted to Cuban and Porto Rican
ports under the same regulations and Gus
toms tariff as American ships and pro-
ducts.
The Spanish commission for some days
has been playing for time. The Americans
were anxious for decision on the ques
ton of a cooling station in the Caroline
Islands, religious tolerance in the Carolines
and the release Of prisoners. The Span
iards were unwilling to answer these
points until they heard what the Ameri-
cans proposed to do for the industries which
had been built up by the Cuban and Porto
Rican trade.
This is why Spain contended that the
articles of the treaty should be disposed
of in this order, While the Americans
wanted to first settle their pressing needs.
The session of yesterday was practically
q fight on the order of procedure. Finally
the Americans yielded, and then the Span
iards proposed their shipping and COM
mercial question, which the Americans re-
jected in its entirety.
The session then adjourned with neither
side in an especially amiable frame Of
mind.
1t is learned that there were differences
Of opinion among the Americans on the
shipping question, and numerous teie-
grams were exchanged with Washington.
Finally, the American commission was in
structed to refuse, the principal reason be'
ing that Porto Rico is about to be declared
within the coast line Of the United States,
while, as regards Cuba, the authorities at
Washington would make no promises, IS
the American occupation there is not fixed
and the future Cuban government must
make its own treaties.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08
CALL on cAsrELLANos.

General Wade, president of the United
States Evacuation Commission, accompa-
MED by Colonel Clous,. judge advocate ;
Captain Hart, the official interpreter, and
Majors Almy, Allison, Butler, and Brooke,
called upon Captain-General Castellanos
at the Palace to-day. They were received
by the president of the Spanish Evacua-
ton Commission, who introduced them.
The meeting was Of a most cordial nature,
and when the Americans retired the Cap
tain General accompanied them halfway
down the stairs and shook hands with all
of them.
The Spanish military guard on duty at
the Palace was drawn up, and rendered
the usual military honors to the American
visitors.
San Anconio de los Banes, province Of
Habana, and Jugary Ia Grande, province
of Mantanzas, were evacuated by the
Spanish troops yesterday.
The work OF cleaning the streets of Ha-
bana under American auspices began this
morning
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

Intimate friends Of Gen. Fitz Lee cay
he will not be a candidate for United
States Senator against Senator Martin.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-12-08

A bottle of fine PERFUME, many
of the fifty popular odors, which we
shall take pleasure in showing you,
will be universally acceptable, be.
cause everybody likes
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
BENTON. LOUISIANA, THURSDAY, MAY H. 1893.

partner a full thousand dollars to
put up and carry out that little job,
and what they got in return was half
a pint of glass gems costing about five
dollars at wholesale. They may or may
not have opened the belt before making
skip. A man may or may not have
appeared next evening to free the
salesman. The story did not go to the
police in any shape, nor did the re-
porters get hold of any part of it. Mr..
Bryan simply winked at himself and
laughed at his reflection in the glass
and the adventure was saved up to re-
late when he got back home. AS to
the men, he met Mr.. Baker in Miiwau-
Eee two years later. 1t was on the
street, and the sharper looked seedy
and was evidently in hard luck. MIR.
Bryan smiled and winked. Br. Baker
drew himself up and stiffly replied:
"Sir! don't know you! You go to,
sir-you go to-"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
ELEVATED TRACK AND CYCLE
\ New Solution of the Problem OF
Rapid Transit.
copyright. 1881


A curious wouId-be rival to the troll
ley has made ITS appearance, as odd
as it is interesting. 1t is one of the
most novel applications of the bicycle
to the transportation problem that has
yet been announced. The inventor calls
it an elevated track and cycle, and
claims that it can easily be constructed
and operated at an expense far less
than the trolley and with almost no
danger of accident.
a peculiar carriage is suspended
from frame to which are attached
two wheels with grooved edges, ar
ranged one before the other so as to
run upon the track directly overhead.
This track is double, the rails being
laid upon and at the ends of transverse
supports arranged near the top of the
poles which, something like an L road
structure, are placed at regular inter-
vals, the supports being strengthened
by rod braces.
Additional security is lent by two
small grooved wheels which are con-
nected with swinging frame and pass
aIcng the under side of the rail, max
ing it impossible for the wheels to jump
The track. The passenger carriage may
be Of any length desired, but 20 feet is
the inventors idea at present The
capacity of each car is supposed to be
six people and the operator, but by
using trains of cars any number de-
seired can be transported, provided the
motive power is sufficient.
At the front of the carriage are To-
Gated the wheel and sprocket gearing,
which may be operated either by foot
power or gasoline engine if desired.
4 chain connects the foot sprocket
with another sprocket at the back of
the carriage, and from the latter
sprocket long chain extends, which,
with its upper loop, engages the hub
of the rear upper rail wheel. The car
1iage is attached at it's ends to a u
shaped rod, the upper ends of which
extend upward and over the large
wheel, being united at their hubs by
horizontal bar which holds them rigid
ly in position.
The frame part of the carriage ex-
tends down from the track about six
feet. Two light bar straps run around
il, except at the gate entrance, where
folding gate is provided. tits intend
cd to have the bottom of the carriage
eight feet from the ground, where it IS
not used along roadway or street. If
it is built along the latter height OF
from IS to IS feet will be maintained.
The first road of this sort is now under
in Mobile, Ala, and it is
claimed that speed with foot power of
so miles an hour can be maintained for
a short distance, anyway, and with elec-
tricity or gasoline that it will be possi-
bic to move at the rate of 100 miles an
hour. The cost of constructing the
road will be 81 500 a mile and that of the
cars $50 each.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
The Real Hero.

We have heroes and heroes, but the
only real hero is the unassuming, lnoS-
est man whose acts, whether for patriot
ism, science, philanthropy or religion.
are not selfish, but are for the common
good of all mankind Rev. Dr. NJ. s
Levy. Hebrew, San Francisco, Cal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
Baby Talk.

How well the baby talks" remarked
the visitor.
Doesn't he?' returned the proud ia
ther?
What is he saying?" asked the Wis.,
itor.
"Um-welI," replied the proud ia
ther, hesitatingly, II guess you'd bet
ter ask his mother about t."-Chi-
cago Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
Shabbinexs

Mrs. Murray HILL need a new hat,
Mr.. Murray Hill-Why, the onc
you've got isn't so very shabby.
Mrs. Murray Hiil-To tell the truth,
it's not quite as shabby as you are, bat
it's too shabby for me to wear - the
streets.-Tammany Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
Quite Natural.

Diggs-Blank, the banker. died this
morning.
Biggs-That so? Of whom did he
die?
Oggs-You mean 'of what did he
die" | suppose?
Biggs-No; who was his physician?-
Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
That Was All.

cambridge - George Washington
never played poker.
PoindeXter-Didn't he?
Eainbridge--Nc; his youthful expert
ence with the hatchet and the cherry
tree made him fight shy Of chips ever
afterward.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
Getting Ready.

Dear woman now is cleaning house,
And it's not strange she should:
She thus has time to ride her wheel
AS soon as roads are good.
Chicago Record.