davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
Commencement at Burke's Garden
Academy.

|
The commencement exercises of Burke's
Garden Academy were held Thursday
night, the 10 instant, Friday, the Goth, at
10 a. M, and Friday night at 7 80 o'clock.
The exercises Thursday night consisted OF
contests in defamation and recitation and
music. The prize in defamation
youths Companion" for one year-was
won by Albert Suiter, of Bland county, and
was awarded in neat speech by Mr.. Chas
P.Kelly. Theprize In recitation-"Ladies
Home Journal one year-was captured
by Miss Annie Moss, of the Garden, and
was awarded in very humorous manner
by Rev. w. II. Greever, of Bluefeld.
instrumental duets and chSruses by the
school were rendered at different stages of
the exercises The choruses were well
trained, one number. The Whippoorwill
Song, accompanied with harps played by
Clint and Willie Moss and G. o. Thomp-
son, being especially complimented. a
scholarship for best attendance and high
est class standing was then awarded to
Frank Forbes.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
A Treat in Store for TazewelI i.

Rev. James A. Burrow, who has con-
sented to deliver the literary address at
the close of Tazewell High School FRIDAY
June 81 is one of the most promising MEM
bers of Hoston conference. For several
years he has been secretary of that body
at its annual sessions, being elected thereto
by unanimous vote at every election. His
mastery of English is pronounced by so
eminent authority as Doctor Hoss to be
perfect. But while he is a master Of pure
English, he is by no means dry-as-dust
platform speaker. On the contrary he has
rich vein Of chaste humor in all his
thought whether it be in social CONVERSE
ton or platform deliverance.
The fastidious taste of Tazewell will be
fully met by this cultured gentleman.
We congratulate Prof. Byron on having
secured such services for his school and
the community. 1t marks long stridein
advance when the work of such a man
takes the place of the exhibitions" once
so common at such times.
The address of Mr.. Burrow will be de-
livered in the Methodist church.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
STATE NEWS.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee left Richmond last
Tuesday for Tampa, Fla.
The Democrats of Nelson county held a
convention on the 23rd inst, to elect dele
gates to a Congressional convention. The
Flood men bolted the meeting and elected
delegates to the district convention.
The Second Virginia Regiment will not
leave Richmond until the 1st of June. 1t
was expected that it would start to Tampa
on yesterday.
A strong force is now engaged in deep
ening and widening the Dismal Swamp
canal.
The examination of applicants to teach
in the public free schools Of Virginia will
be held throughout the state July q, y
and %.
1t is rumored that Salem will be the
place selected for the permanent site OF
the Lutheran Theological Seminary by the
synod Of the south.
w. T. Ford, well known contractor
and a prominent citizen Of Richmond,
died Monday at II o'clock in the sixty
fifth year of his age.
The Virginia senators are making prep
arations to introduce bill for the pay
ment of one years salary to Mrs. Ashby
widow of the late consul at Colon. The
matter had been overlooked in the con
fusion resulting from the declaration o
war and the radical turn given to leglsla
ton.
The State board of education will meet
before very long to select the text books
for the four years. Most of the big pub
fishing houses have sent their agents tt
Richmond to submit samples and bids
1t is pretty well understood that there
will be several changes and there is nj
doubt of the fact that Barnes history vii
be stricken from the list.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
oRAToRICAL CONTEST.

An oratorcal contest took place on Fri
day at 10 o'clock a. m. The contest was
quite an interesting one, all the speakers
acqutting themselves well. The medal
was won by VIM. G. Moss and was award
ed by Prof. c. b. Cannady, of Roanoke
College Faculty. The address before the
school was then delivered by Prof. Gamma
dy. 1t was most timely and excellent ad-
dress on the theme of modern education;
and the speaker was much applauded.
The audience was very appreciative, and
the earnest appeal in behalf of education
will not go unheeded. Prof. Cannady
made very favorable impression on the
people of Burkes Garden in the short
time he remained. A talented member
of the Faculty Of perhaps the best college
in the State, he impressed his hearers with
the fact that the college he represents has
brilliant future in store for her in the
great cause of education; and that he,
himself, will be no unworthy member of
the class Of people who "mould the men
who rule the world"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
Ye OIde FOIkes Concert.

The old folks concert which is now be-
ing gotten ready, under the management
of Mrs. Geo. w. st. Clair, promises to bea
very interesting entertainment. The Ia
dies and gentlemen who will participate
will be dressed in old time styles and the
most of the songs will be those that were
written and sung in the days of long ago.
There will be full and well trained chorus
with vocal solos, duets, quartettes, etc.
Saturday night, the 4th of June, has been
selected as the date for the concert. 1t
will be given at the Town Hall, and we
have no doubt will be greeted by very
large audience.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
Postponed.

The time for holding the District Con-
ference at this place was the 10th of June,
next month. 1t has been determined to
change the date, and the time for holding
the conference will be announced later.
The reason for making the change is, that
number of the preachers and delegates
to the conference would come from the
Flat Top regions, against which the town
is closely quarantined, because of the large
amount of smallpox that is said to be in
the mining districts. After consulting with
the citizens of our community, Rev. l. p.
Martin concluded It was best to postpone
the meeting, and has so advised Rev. j.
Tyler Frazier, presiding elder. Due notice
will be given when another date is fixed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
A Spanish Trick.

st. Pierre, Martinique, May "a, 6p. m'
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Ter
ror is being coaled by the Spanish stamer
Alicante. The Alicante lies at the mouth
of Fort de France harbor. Itwas allalong
supposed that she was hospital ship, but
there is now no doubt that she carries a
cargo of coal for the Spanish warships'
Her pretensions TO be a hospital ship were
obviously put forward as a blind.
The United States consul has cautioned
the French officials of the port not to al
low the Terror to take coal in excess of the
quantity necessary to carry the Terror to
the nearest Spanish port.
1t is reported that the Terror will leave
Martinique tomorrow. She is understood
to be in good condition.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
AT CHICKAMAUGA.
There Are Now 36, 900 Volunteers in the
Camp.

Chickamauga National Park, May "a.
There are now sc, 900 men in the volun-
teer army under thetents at this point and
the officers of the army expect that by
Saturday night there will be $4,000.
The Third Tennessee Regiment, the first
distinctively Southern troops to reach the
Park, arrived today under the command
of Col. ]. P. Duff, ,OO5 officers and men.
The day at the Park was unmarked by
any incident except the battle drill of the
first division of the First Corps. The
movements were under command of Gen
eral Wilson and the men were put through
the exercises in very thorough manner.
The regiments of the division have benin
camp long enough to have become some
what Injured to the climate as well as the
work and the manoeuvres were character
lied by great energy and remarkable pre-
cision.
General Breckinridge and staff today
continued the inspection Of the divisions
of the First Corps in detail. He found
the hospital facilities still inadequate, but
fortunately there are very few sick and
these are being cared for at st. Vincent's.
Hospital department will be in good con-
dition.
General Breckinridge today gave orders
for a sham battle for inspection tomorrow
morning.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
CALL FOR TROOPS.
Caught in a Trap.

Key West, Fla, May 25,-A great game
is being played, and the situation is one OF
suspense. After Admiral Cervera is seal
!, up in Santiago harbor the problem
will be, as in the case of "varnint'
caught ina trap, whether to shoot OF
starve him. In any event Admiral Ger
vera, it is believed, cannot reach Havana
Two powerful fleets, each having fast ves-
sells, as well as heavy ones, and each be-
ing able to destroy him, are closing in up
on him. Naval officers here believe that
the battleship Oregon will be ordered to
join Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
ALLEGED SPIES AT FORT MONROE.
Two Men Detained and Plans Found or
One of Them.

Newport News, Va, May 22,-It is said
that two men we're arrested as spies yes
terday at Fort Monroe. The men were
found within the reservation just outside
the fort on the boulevard near the resi-
dence Of Fighting Bob" Evans, Of the
Iowa, where acombined lookout and rapid
fire emplacement is being erected. By
saving they had business with some Of the
residents within the lines the two men Sc
cured passes and were admitted by the
guards. They had been within the lines
but a short time when awatchman decided
that the men were too much interested in
the wolk that was being done, and ar
rested both of them. They were searched,
and crude plans we're found on one Of
them.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26

perfect. 1t was a musical treat for Burke's
Garden. They also furnished the music
for the entertainment Friday night.
The preparations for the exercises in the
way of curtains, carpet for stage, decora-
tlons of bunting, seating of rear of audi
ence room with elevated seats &c, added
very much to the pleasure and success of
the occasion.
The success of the session which has just
closed, both in the increased attendance
and the increased efficiency of
the work done in the school over last year
as well as the less significant success of the
closing exercises, is very gratifying to the
principal. Many improvements in the
grounds may be noticed since last year
and other improvements are planned to be
made during the Summer. Burke's Gar
den Academy takes rank with the best
secondary schools in the country.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
Art.

Glasses in drawing and painting will be
continued at the High School during the
Summer.
You have the opportunity to learn tc
make crayon portraits under personal in
struction rather than by mail.
Instructions given in crayon drawing
water color, oil, pastel, tapestry and China
painting by Miss Beardsley, Of New York
Also portraits painted to order China
fred here.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
Looking For
A Cold Place :?

Yes you will soon be looking after the
fortsof excepting COOL" Spealingof excepting cool"
do you know how important it is in the Summer
season to keep everything you eat in cold place?
The laws Of good health are directly opposed to
the use of foods that have been kept long in a
warm place, where insects, fies etc. have access
Conditions of this kind are not conducive to
good health.
If you eat our foods, such as Strawberries,
Lemons, Apples, Oranges, Green Vegetables,
Cheese, Etc, you may be sure Of always getting
healthful foods Cheese especially is almost unfit
for use in Summer unless kept in cold place.
Our perishabe foods are most as healthful in Sum-
mer as Winter because we keep them all in our
Cold Storage, only enough being brought out for
immediate use. Keeps fruits in a sound condition.
Prevents decay and makes vegetables crisp and
tender. Keeps lemons and oranges in their natu-
raj juicy and good-Aavored condition. Think
over this cold storage.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
PLAY-oUR COUNTRY.

On Friday night the program consisted
of two plays, "Our Country" and 'The
Woman's National o. & r. Society, given
by the boys and girls of the school. 1t
seemed to have been much enjoyed by all,
and, considering that only two or three OF
the boys and girls had ever done anything
of the kind before, the entertainment was
very creditable.
The music on Friday and Friday night
was very enjoyable. On Friday "The
Erl King, arranged for rgan-2iano duo,
was rendered in an excellent manner by
Misses Greever and Groseclose, teachers in
the Academy. A vocal solo was beauti-
fully rendered by Miss Margaret Greever.
The other numbers of the program were
filled by Mr.. Will Henry Anderson and
Miss Alice Alexander, Of Tazewell. Taze-
well people do not have to be told that
Mr.. Anderson played exquisitely and that
Miss Alexander's accompaniments were
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
URGED TO AID AMERICA.
Masso Asks Autonomists to Help Strike
Decisive Blow at Spain.

Tampa, May 22.-The text of procla-
nation issued by Bartolome Masso, presi'
dent of the Cuban Republic, has reached
here via New Orleans. In it Masso strongly
urges the autonomists, guerrilas and Gu
bans leaning toward Spain to come over to
the Cuban ranks.
He assures them that, with the aid of
United States troops, a decisive blow to
Spain is soon to be struck and that the
Cuban cause will soon be won. He points
out that all who fail to join the Cuban
forces before it shall be too late must seek
home in some other country.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
COULD NOT BULLDOZE HIM.
Dewey Has a TussIe With a German Com
mander at Manila.

New York, May PA special dispatch
from Manila says that the German consul
there tried to land provisions from Ger
man ship, but that Admiral Dewey refused
to permit it. The consul then declared,
according to the dispatch, that he would
force the landing under the protection OF
two German cruisers and that when Ad-
niral Dewey threatened to fire upon the
cruisers the attempt to land the supplies
was abandoned.
Another dispatch asserts that Admiral
Monteio, commander ofthe Spanish squad
ron destroyed by Admiral Dewey, is to be
court-martialed on the charge of coward
ice. This dispatch alleges that the captain
of the Spanish revenue cutter Callao, more
recently captured by boat of the Unitec
States fleet as she was entering Manila
bay, is TO be shot for not returning the fire
of the Americans.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
CUBANS WERE WINNERS.
They Repulse Force of Spanish Cavalry
and Force Them to Retreat.

New York, May 23.-A Kew West spe-
cial says: The Cubans are fighting their
way to the coast, where they willjoin with
our forces of invasion.
Three hundred Cubans engaged squad
of Spanish cavalry on Thursday fifteen
miles west of Mantanzas. The battle was
fiercely waged in sight Of the sl!ils of the
blockade station.
TIE firing continued afer d'nk. and
Friday morning tie Spanish ,avalry, which
had been reinforced during the hight by a
battalion of infantry, were seen retreating
along the beach in the direction Of Havana.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
A FURIOUS BATTLE.
One Reported to Have Occurred on Cuba's
Northern Coast


Port au Prince, Hayti, May 2S.-The
following dispatch has been received from
Port de Prix, dated Saturday last, tele-
graphed communication having been In
terrupted up to to-day;
"a furious cannonading was heard on
the 10Th, Thursday last, in the direction
of the north of Cuba To-day, Saturday,
the cannonading continues in very lively
fashion,"
NPort de Prix is in the northwestern part
OF 6ayti and the firing referred to may
have been fIom any part ofthe eastern ex-
tremity of Cuba. As the Spaniards claim
Guantanamo was recently bombarded by
American warships the sound of firing may
have come from that direction.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
Dewey Herd From.

Washington, May 24.-The Navy De
partment today received cablegram from
Admiral Dewey as follows:
"NIanila, May 20, via Hong Kong, May
"a.
Secretary Navy, Washington.
"The situation unchanged. Strict block
ade continued. Great scarcity provisions
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26

in Manila Foreign subjects fear an out
break of the Spanish soldiers and they will
be transferred to Cavite by the foreign
men-of-war in the harbor. Aguinaldo, the
rebel commander-in chief, who was brought
here from Hong Kong, is organizing a
force of native cavalry and may render as
sistance that will be valuable. DEWEY"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism
From the Fairhaven (N. Y. Register;

From the talrhaven IN. l. heSisle1'
Mr. James Rowland, ,ofthis village, states
that for twenty-five years his wife has peen
a sufferer from rheumatism. a lew nights
ago she was in such pain that she, was
nearly crazy. She sent Mr.; Rowland VIZ lor
the doctor, bat he had read OF CHAMBER, Cham e,
lain's Pain Balm and instead OF gong, 1ol
the physician he went to the store and Sc
cured a bottle Of it. His wife did not ap'
nroye of Mr.. Rowland's purchase at tlrst,
but nevertheless applied the Balm thor
oughly and in an hours time was able 10
90 to Sleep. She now applies it whenever
She feels an ache or pain and fnds tha'
it always gives relief. He says that nc nc
medicine which she had used ever did hel
as much good. The 25 and 80 cent sizes
for sale by Jno. L. Jackson, druggist
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26

According to the newspapers, an Ohio
husband became the happy father Of seven
children not long ago. Of the seven all
lived but one. 1t is to be hoped he laid
in supply of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, the only sure cure for Group, whoop-
ing-cough, colds and coughs, and so in
sured his children against these diseases.
For sale by Jno. Z. JACKSON, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
LATEST WAR news.

1t is now pretty we'll settled that Cervera
with his fleet is in the harbor of Santiago
de Cuba, and it is asserted that the plans
are for Schley to hold Celvera at Santiago
and for Sampson to lombard Havana
while Miles attacks the city in the rear
Thirty transports were loading at Tampa
yesterday, which indicates that the inya-
sion of Cuba is about to begin.
CALL FOR TROOPS.
Yesterday, the 25th instant, President
Mckinley issued proclamation for TO-
600 more volunteers. Under the call Vir-
ginia will have to furnish l ,673 more.
On yesterday the first American army
that ever sailed for foreign country lett
San Francisco for Manila. About 1900
men sailed on the three transports, the
Australia, the City of Pekin and the City
of Sidney.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
To The Citizens of TazeweIl and Sur
rounding Country,

Having moved to your town take this
method of informing you that | have
bought out w. w. Naylor and will con-
tinne the SADDLE and HARNESS business
on Main Street, where shall be glad to
meet and serve you in my line,
MIR. Naylor will be with me short time
and will be glad to serve any of his friends
while with me.
] earnestly solicit your patronage.
Yours truly
w L. DRAPER,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
at Is the Best on Earth"

That is what Edwards & Parker, mer-
chants of Plains, Ga, say of Chamberlain S
Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame back,
deep seatek and muscular pains. Sold by
Jno. E. Jackson, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c.
II C. C. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
The Beauties Of Nature

all the flowers that bloom the Spring be found at this salts
factory millinery shop Artificial flowers for hat trimming purposes
course nauaookng if growing out of mother
EARTH There's in hat trimming and sole business to know
the art We study nothing else you skepca come in and
let trim bat to suit your style of beauty we don't please you
you don't take the hat. Prices very moderate.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.

Conventional Black Suits, Frocks and Prince Alberts
Patent Leather and Cordovan Shoes Derby Cuban Alpine
and Planter Hats Dress Shirts open fancy plain and puf
bosoms Gauze Balbgan Egyptian and Scotch Underwear
Collars and Cuffs all Styles Hosiery, Gloves Handkerchiefs
Umbrellas; Cuff Collar and Shirt Buttons gold and plated
any kind of tie, 4in-hand bow or puff, you want
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26
June
--uu "A


This is the month of roses and brides. Nearly
everybody will be invited to somebody wedding.
In that event everybody will want handsome
new dress or suit of clothes, Of which we have an
elegant and large stock of every weaable necessa-
ry to decorate bride, her attendants, the groom
and his attendants. We selected a stock specially
suitable for wedding and evening occasions.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-05-26

5.12.4t
The Winslow mail., 1898-09-24
USES OF BALLOONING.
PropOunded for the Attention
of Aeronauts.

Other objects of balloon ascents are
thus enumerated:
To test the forms Of speaking trum-
pets, transmitters and receivers.
To discriminate between the audibil-
ity of band instruments, tested singly
and in concert.
To make Investigations (various) of
echoes, acoustic Clouds" and the de-
cay of sound on diverging from axis
along which generated.
To measure velocity of sound be-
tween earth and upper strata.
To experiment on pitch and audibil-
ity of instruments taken aloft.
To decide the maximum range down
wind (1) of human voice; (2) powerful
sound instruments.
To Iote rise and fall of sound of
church bell, as heard remote from local
influences, e. e., whether merely ftful,
rhythmic, or otherwise.
To look for conspicuous stars before
sundown, noting their altitude and
angular distance from sun.
To look for alleged markings on the
SUI lace VI tuuS.
To note any darkening of the sky in
ascending.
In regard to refraction, to take snap
shots of the sun disappearing below sea
horizon at known times and attitudes,
with simultaneous temperature meas
urements.
To observe and photograph the spec
trum below and aloft, determining the
proportion of telluric lines, etc,
To investigate by photography the
relative actiDic qualities of the atmos-
phere at different elevations.
To measure atmospheric electricity
by a Kelvin electrometer.
To experiment with Aitken's dust
counter.
Under direction of Prof. Ramsay to
entrap air at high elevation to be ex-
amined by him.
,No record the lag of aneroid barom-
eters during descent.
To attempt to photograph the solar
corona from high altitudes.-London
Chronicle.