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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
THE DUBLIN FUSlLEERS.
A History of the Regiment Which Lost
Heavily at Dundee.

The Dublin fusileers, who charged on
the right flank and lost four killed and
forty-one wounded in the late fight at Dun
dee, have, under various names, record
dating far back in the last century. Its
first battalion, late the One Hundred and
Second, was long known as the Madras
European regiment-the Oldest regiment
of whites in india Give, the conqueror
of India, served in it as an ensign. 1t
afterward fought under him at Arcot and
Plassy, and during century of fighting
the jungles we've strewn with its skeletons.
In the war of the Indian mutiny it was
satifically known as the ''sweet lambs"
and had part in the capture of Cawnpore
and relief of Lucknow. 1t was brought to
England for the first time in 1868. The
fusileers' Second battalion, late the One
Hundred and Third regiment, known as
the sold toughs," was originally formed in
1861 to garrison Bombay, the dowry of
Catherine of Braganza, queen.elect ofKing
Charles II. AS the Bombay European
regiment it fought under Give. In this
country it also had active part in Indian
warfare and contributed to the defeat of
the sinks at the battle of Goozerat, in
1S49. In 1870, its two hundred and ninth
year of service, it was brought to England.
In 1882, in accordance with new military
arrangements, the Madras and Bombay
regiments, or One Hundred and Second
and One Hundred and Third, the "sweet
lambs" and sold toughs," became respec-
lively the First and Second battalions of
the Royal Dublin fusileers. There was no
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09

of the Philippines internal peace and order,
guarantee against foreign aggression and
against the dismemberment of this country,
commercial and industrial prosperity, and
as large share of affairs of government as
they shall prove fit to take. When peace
and prosperity shall have been established
throughout the archipelago; when educa-
ton shall have been general, then, i'll the
language of leading Filipino, his people
will, under our guidance, become more
American than the Americans them
selves "
We hardly think that any Of the social
ed anti-imperiallsts after reading the re-
port CT the commission, will have the
cheek to continue their assaults upon the
Administration policy, or defend the con-
duct of Aguinaldo and the Filipino insur-
gents. If they do, they will deserve and
receive the contempt of every honest, pa
tr.otic American citizen.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1899.
A GREAT SPEECH.

We publish on the first page of this is
sue of the REPUBLICAN the speech made
by President Mckinley at Richmond on
Tuesday of last week. The Richmond
Times said: ''There have been fewer bet
ter speeches made in Virginia than the
one made by President Mckinley at the
launching of the Shubrick" The Times
might have said with safety that there
had never been better one made. Rich
mond has been fertile field for oratory
ever since Patrick Henry made his famous
liberty speech in old St. Johns chmch.
We have heard many able speakers in
that city ourselves and read in print the
speeches of others, but we cannot recall
anything that equals the speech Of Presi-
dent Mckinley, taken altogether. 1t is
absolutely without a flaw.
1t opens with a hearty and evidently
sincere expression of pleasure at meeting
with the people of Richmond to celebrate
new era in the history Of that city, which
must have been deeply gratifying to his
auditors. That was followed by recital
OF the gratifying conditions that now pre-
vail in the country and the national, pa
triotic spirit that dominates all sections o
thu Union. Then comes the pointed
QUESTION. SIN what respect would We
change these happy conditions with the
promises they give of the future?'
The tribute to Virginia was not fulsome
but couched in elegant and refined terms
that bore the impress of sincerity. The
two great events, at Yorktown and Apo
mlttox. the latter always treated as HOLY
sorrow by Virginians, were spoken of in
manner that is rarely witnessed, so far q
good taste and sound judgment are con
cerned.
The pessimists and demagogues of thu
land assault President Mckinley as sen
timentalist. His speech at Richmond wa
full of the noble sentiments that are onl
found flowing from the heart Of a true pa
triot. Such sentiments should be laugh
to our children as the roblest and bes
that can be uttered by man.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
REPORT OF PHILIPPINE COMMISSION

He Philippine Commission, consisting
of j. q. Schurman, George Dewey, Charlie;
Deny and Dean C. Worcester, has made {
preliminary report 10 the President. This
repor. ought 10 convince every honest
man of the Justice of the conduct Of the
United States to the FIlipinos. 1t is signed
by all the members of the Commission,
and is compact statement Of the present
condition on the island and a recital of all
the exchanges or transactions between Ad-
miral Dewey and the other American
commanders and the insurgents. An en-
phatic denial is given to the oft repeated
story that Dewey had given Aguinaldo as
surances that the Filipinos should have an
independent government, and in that way
secured the support and assistance Of the
insurgents.
The report further shows that Agdinaldo
admitted that neither Admiral Dewey nor
any other American had made him any
promises. 1t also shows conclusiYely that
the conflict between the American troops
and the insurgents was precipitated by
Aguinaldo. The Commission plonounces
it Just war, and says: "Deplorable as
war is, the one we are now engaged in was
unavoidable by US. We were attacked by
a bold, adventurous and enthusiastic army.
No alternative was left to us except igno-
minious retreat" 1t further says: "The
Commission is of opinion that there has
been no time since the destruction of the
Spanish squadron by Admiral Dewey when
it was possible to withdraw our forces from
the islands either with honor to ourselves
or with safety to the inhabitants.
The commissioners very properly treat
the movement of Aguinaldo as rebellion
and not a national movement, and they
say that, 'The machinery Of the insur
gent government served only for plumber
ing the people under pretext Of laying war
contributions. The commission also de-
clares that the primary object of this
struggle is not, as pretended, the liberty
of the Filipino people, but the continuance
of his (Aguinaldo's) own arbitrary and
despotic power"
1t is then declared in the report that
''Should our power by any fatality be
Withdrawn, the commission believe that the
government of the Philippines would
speedily lapse into anarchy which would
excuse, if it did not necessitate, the inter-
vention of other powers, and the eventual
division OF the islands among them"
The report concludes with the following
strong paragraph
"Or control means to the inhabitants
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
The November Meteors.

Philadelphia Press
Those who hope to see the heavens lit
up by fiery rain of shooting stars within
a fortnight are likely to be disappointed,
for on the nights-or, rather, the wee
sma' hours Of the morning-when the
chance of experiencing a repetition of the
great shower of 1888 is the greatest, the
moon is full. November IS, IA, Is and
Is are the critical dates, and the moon is
full on the 18th. However, if the splendor
of the star shower of 1899 is in any way a
repetition of the marvellous sight witnessed
in 1888 those who stay up after midnight
may be rewarded for their pains, despite
the moon.
The shower of stars looked for is called
the Leonid shower, since the meteors
seem to radiate from the constellation
Leo. The remnants of greater cometic
mass, the snail fragments that are burned
up when entering the earth's atmosphere,
are strewn along an enormous stretch of
orbit, but the main mass is punched to-
gether within q certain area which the
earth encounters every thrty-three years.
As this loose aggregation is not by any
means limited in space, the earth .encount-
ers the vanguard year before and the
rearguard year after the main mass is
met with. Europe saw fine shower con-
sequently in 1899, America in 1883 and
Europe again had the honor in 1866. This
year it is our turn to face the heavens at
the propitious moment, number having
been seen last year, but with no such fire.
euency as to suggest shower. AS it does
not require a very large fragment to pio-
duce the effect of shooting star, and as
there are millions and millions of frag-
ments in the cometic train or trail, the
chance for shower is not unfavorable.
Periodicity of the meteor swarms early
the notice of scientific men, bat
it was at Yale that the similarity of the
swarms of 1899 and 1885 gave rise to the
belief that the showers were caused by the
earth meeting mass of meteors that
moved in and along common orbit, with
IN period of about thirty-three years.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
MODERN DEMOCRACY.
The Difficulty Old Democrats Have in
Recognizing 1t Illustrated.

Recognizing 1t Illustrated.
John X. Cowen in Baltimore Herald" Qnd.ll
There is an old story which illustrates
the position ofthe honest Democrat who
is trying to support the Democratic party
of today:
A Lancaster County Dutchman once
came to a Philadelphia portrait painter
with request that he paint a picture Of
his father. Very well, said the artist, have
the old gentleman come in when next in
town and l will give him a sitting. The
Dutchman replied : "lIe CANT do dot; he
is DAFT ooh, well, then, you have a
photograph of him ?"
"No. don't got no fottograf of him
elder
"Well, how do you expect me to paint
the portrait of your father when l cannot
see him, and have nothing to give me an
idea of his appearance
"Vell," he replied, 81 dinked maybe OF
| dolt you aloud him you gan balnt him
from dot"
"All right" said the artist, describe
him."
"Vell, my fadder was not so dali und
not SO short, lie vas not fat und not SO
din," and so the honest fellow proceeded
to describe his father as he recalled him.
The artist undertook to paint the picture
and in due course it is completed, and the
Lancaster County man comes i'll to view
the results of the artists efforts. As the
canvas is disclosed, he gazes long and
reverenty upon the picture of his departed
parent. Then lie feeingly remarked
'Yah, dot is mine fadder! Mine fadder
vat l loafed so much-but ach Himmel
Fadder, how you hat changed"
The political portrait Of the Democratic
party today bears the same striking re-
semblance to the old organization which
we were once proud to follow.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09


THE Atlanta Constitution says: "rhe man
who cannot perceive the hand of Proyl-
dence in our accidental occupation of the
Philippines will be unable to see it in any
of the large movements which have
changed the face and character Of the
world" This is the opinion Of an ex-
IRENE Southern Democratic paper. About
one year ago in an editorial, cit May Be
Destiny" we advanced similar opinion,
and number of our Democratic friends
were disposed to laugh at us. They can
now laugh at the Atlanta Constitution.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
EXPANSION SENTIMENT INCREASING.

EXPANSION SENTIMENT INCREASING.
When the Administration first began to
outline its policy in connection with the
Philippines the Democratic leaders, with
a few exceptions, commenced a terrible
cutlery against the President and the Re-
publican party. This was especially true
at the South. His policy was attacked
upon the ground of its inhumanity and
because Of its antagonism to republican
institutions. Expansion and imperialism
We're associated together, and they were
declared to be unwise and dangerous.
1t was evident that the Democratic
party was trying to make a new issue to
present to the people in 1900; and it was
apparent that Mr.. Bryan was disposed to
side-trac the money question and make
an effort 10 win public confidence upon q
false or assumed issue.
Recently there has been a great change
taking place in the Democratic ranks on
the Philippine question. Men who were
formerly disposed, from partisan motives,
to oppose the control of the islands in
question, are beginning to see that they
did not understand the question at all,
and had been dull in their appreciation Of
the situation. This change is specially
marked at the South We find politicians
and newspapers of our section, that a short
time ago we're denounclng Mckinley and
so-called imperialism, hedging. They be-
gin to realize that the commercial interests
of the South are largely dependent upon
the trade of the United States with Orient
al countries. The "open door, policy has
assumed all Importance that has attracted
the favorable notice of many who before
were blinded by partisan prejudice. These
men, who were recently inclined to dis
cant upon the outrages that were being
committed against the Filipinos, are be-
ginning to change their tune, and are nov
talking of the great benefits that are to bt
derived from more intimate Commercial
relations with China and other Orienta
countries. The recent letter of Senator
McLaurin, of South Carolina, was strong
pointer on that line. If this change o
sentiment was less selfish it would be more
commendable. 1t was only after realizing
that the financial interests of the South art
likely to be greatly advanced by an expan
sion policy that we find the Democratic
politicians of the South shifting their pc
sltion. They are afraid the intelligen
business men of this section will be awaken
ed 10 the fact that modern Democracy il
Incapable and impractical. They realized
that the expansion sentiment at the Soutf
was already large and constantly increas
ing. Hence, we find them struggling t.
get in the lead of the procession that il
moving on in support of expansion and ii
the endorsement of the Mckinley policy
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09

A great many Democrats in Virginia
now begin to realize that the election ma
chinery in the State is not in honest
hands. When Republicans began to make
such a charge it was boldly denied. Now,
since Democrats are being cheated by the
Ring, the Republican charges of fraud are
not SO rudely discredited.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
Used by British Soldiers In Africa.

Capt. G. G. Dennison is well known all
over Africa rs commander of the forces
that captured the famous rebel Galishe.
Under date Of Nov. 4, 1897, from Vry-
burg, Bechuanaland, he writes : "Before
starting Oh the last campaign bought a
quantity Of ChamberIain's Colo, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which l used my
self when troubled with bowel complaint,
and had given to my men, and in every
case it proved mos, beneficial" For sale
by JOHN T.. JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Cures Others,
Why Not Your

My wife has been using Chamberlain s
Pain Balm, with good results, for lame
shoulder that has panied her continually
for nine years. We have tried all kinds of
medicines and doctors without receiving
any benefit from any of them. One day
we saw an advertisement of this medicine
and thought of trying it, which we did
with the best of satisfaction. She has used
only one bottle and her shoulder is almost
well.-ADoLPH L. MILLErT, Manchester,
n. II. For sale by JOHN E. JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
JAMES A. PEERY
lO.19-2-ln.

w ANTED-sEvERAL BRIGHT AND HONEST
w persons to represent us as Manager
in this and close by counties. Salary $500
a year and expenses. Straight, bona-tide,
no more, no less salary. Position perma-
nent. Our references, any bank in any
town. 1t is mainly Office work conducted
at home. Reference. Enclose self-ad,
dressed stamped envelope. THE DOMINION
COMPANY, Dept. g, Chicago.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
Desirable Farm for Sale.

Five hundred and ten (510) acres of blue
grass land, on Cinch River, in Tazewell
county, Va, part of the old Watkins place.
J. F. GORE.
For information and terms apply to
Il. G. ANDERSON,
March ii, $50. Tazewell, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
VIRGINIA: In the clerks office OF
Y the circuit court of the county Of
Tazewell on the 18Th day ofOctober, 1899.
William Byrd, Complainant

Sallie Byrd, Defendant.
The object of this suit is to obtain di
vorce cinculo motrimOnii by the sale
William Byrd from Sallle Byrd.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant Salie Byrd is moi
a resident of the State Of Virginia. 1t is or
dered that she appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof, and dc
what may be necessary to protect her in
terest in this suit. And it is further order
ed that copy hereof be published once q
week for four weeks in the TAzEwELL RE
PUBLICAN and that a copy be posted at the
front door of the court house of this
county. A copy-Teste
II. BANE HARTMAN, Clerk.
I. G. Bower, p. q.
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Notice To Trespassers.

All persons are hereby warned not TO
trespass on my lands by hunting, fishing,
riding over. or otherwise. The said lands
are situated west of Pisgah, Tazewell
county, Va. l will strictly enforce the law
against any person who violates this no.
tice.
JAMES A. PEERY
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
VTIRGINIA In the clerks Office of
v the circuit court of the county of
Tazewell, on the 18th day of October, 1899.
Deliah Shuler Plaintiff,

s. w. Shuler Defendant.
The object OF this suit is to obtain a
divorces vinculO matrimOnii by the said
Deliah Shuler from the said S. w. Shuler.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant Is not resident
of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that
he do appear here within fifteen days after
due publication hereof, and do what may
be necessary to protect his interest in this
suit. And it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once week for
four weeks in the TAzEwELL REPUBLICAN
and that copy he posted at the front
door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy-Teste:
II. BANR HARTMAN, Clerk.
G. w. ST.CLAIR, p. q.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-11-09
Notice.

All persons whomsoever are hereby no.
tilted and warned not to hunt, fish, ride
walk, drive stock across or otherwise tres
pass on MY premises, for TIE law against all
such will be rigidly enforced.
SAMUEL 7. HENINGER.
June 22nd, 1899. 6'22-l2m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-21
THIS is NONE OF OUR ROW.

Some days ago when there was a bill
pending in the Senate, with favorable
report from the committee, to pay Mr.
Swinson, Il sum claimed by BIN to be
due for services rendered as Enrolling
Clerk in the General Assembly of 1897,
it was defeated, Senator Justice, of
ton, among others vigorously antagoniz-
ing it, Senator Mason saying: This
is none of our row.
Today in the joint session of the Gen
eral Assembly, with a favorable report
from the committee, there will come up
II recommendation to pay $4,000 and
more to Railroad Commissioners removed
by Russell Senator Mason or some 9TH
er Senator will do well to rise in his
seat and say, This is none of our row."
When Ohio Wilson was elected Rail
road Commissioner, the action was de-
nounced by every member of the ma jor-
ity party of this General Assembly as
''scandalous."
Would it not be blunder equal to
a crime for this Legislature to reinstate
in office for two years the man whose
own gang kicked him out upon the
charge that he had sold out to the rail
roads?''
If Ohio wills III is restored, he and Alb
bott will compose the majority of the
Railroad Commlssl@1 for the next two
years, if the Supreme Court should hold
the new act invalid.
Can this Legislature be true to its
trust if it gives the regulation of rail-
roads into the hands of these two men
1t would be equivalent to taking two
men who would always decide with the
railroads.
If Ohio Wilson and DIR. Abbott are
to stay on the Commission, it is better
TO abolish it at once, save the money and
have done with the farce of legal con
troll and regulation of railroads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-21
AN INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
1t Can Be Established Without Cost to
Taxpayers.

| TO the Editor: There is no business in
| North Carolina which touches more close
! ly every man in the State than that of
| insurance. 1t is the basis on which the
superstructure of commercial credit is
| largely built. All of our merchants have
! to certify that they carry insurance in
good reliable companies before they can
get credit The reason of this is OBJ
vous. because a man may be worth
100000 today in good property and it
all may be destroyed by fire tonight; but
if he has it well insured in good COM
panies he can soon rebuild, buy new
stock and start business again with re-
newed vigor Every one recognizes the
benefcent results of life insurance.
There is not community in North Caro-
lima which has not been blessed by its
far-reaching benefactions. There is no
institution in the land today (save pos
sbly the public schools and life insur-
ance helps to make that blessing pos
sble) that does more for society and
good government than insurance. 1t en-
courages thrift by teaching economy; it
decreases sel6shness by providing pro-
lection to dependents; it promotes good
government by inspiring independence;
IL
tutionS of learning: it elevates the race
by making good citizens out of orphans
who might otherwise drift into the NOR
bid streams of vice and become victims
of pernicious habits. Our people are
not only interested in the moral side of
insurance, but it appeals to them from
a financial standpoint. They pay out
annually for the protection which insur-
ance offers the sum of about $1,000
600. An institution which affords such
protection and which costs our people
so much money should not be passed
over lightly and brushed aside without
the proper consideration as if it was
of little Importance
| believe it would be great mistake to
put the insurance business of this State
in the hands of the Railroad Commits
sion. A man who understands railroad
ing could not be supposed to understand
the principles of insurance and could
easily be imposed upon; and a man who
understands insurance could not be very
skilful in the principles which govern
railroading. Both of these great branch
es of trade require thought and time
to master them. 1t would be unwise to
combine them if you want to give the
people perfect service. | think now is
the time to create an Insurance Depart
ment and make the companies pay for
it, so that we can give better protection
to the people without costing them any
thing. If we have department whose
special duty it is to look after insurance
the State will naturally get more reve
nue. from this source. If it is deemed
best not to create a separate depart
ment think it would be best to let the
insurance business stay where it is now
in the hands of the Secretary of State
and cover the fees into the State
Treasury. c. c. M'DONALD.