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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-20

"Cuba," said an urohin at the foot Of the
class. lis that place what used to be sur
rounded by water. and now is surrounded by
warships. Ii is noted for its tobacco and
war bulletins. Adams Mass Freeman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-20

Washington, Jan. le.-The condition
81 Representative Dinrlcy is reported
as practically unchanged. lie ID still
.extre mcly weak.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-20
Astonishing.

II is astonishing how anxious many
OF the goldite howlers are to expand the
trade Of the country with the "paup,r
silver countries Of Asia."- Illinois State
Pegister.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-20
CLASSIFIED PRODUCTION

CInssiiiod. The production OF gold
dust and bullion in the several states
and territories, based on shipments
handled by the express company and
other convey ances. is shown as fol-
ll.,,.A.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-20
MINERAL PRODUCTIONS.
Annual Statement of President John
]. Valentine of The Wells-Far-
60 Express Co.
MINERAL OUTPUT WEST Of THE MISSOURI
The Combined Product OF Gold. silver. cop
per aud Lead for 1898, In the tnited
states. British Columbia aud >orthvrs,
Territory the Greatest In the Hist~r. o,
the COUNT.

San Francisco. Jan. t3.-John j.
Valentine, president Of Wells. Faro
a Co.'S express, has issued the usual
annual statement on the production
OF precious metals in the states and
territories west OF the Missouri. in
GLIDING British Columbia and North
west territory for the year is9s. The
aggrc gate values are shown as fol
lows. Gold, SsS.i6l ZOE; silver. S39.0iG,-
sos: copper. $4,000. 64s: lead. S13.344.-
25l; total gross result. Sl7s. 022 Got.
The commercial value At which the
several metals named have been eat-
mated: Silver, s. cents per ounoe;
copper, II cents per pound, and lead.
SBbJ per hundred Nxeiphr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-01-20

The production of gold. silver. cop
per and lead in the several states and
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
WaIker,WiIiams Congressional Contest.


Editor POST Ny attention has been
called to a Special from Bristol, Va,
dated March y, 1899, to The Post, which
was published in your issue of the 18th
instant, which purports to give an account
of the recent difficulty 'hich occurred in
Bristol between Gen. James A. Walker
and Mr.. w. S. Hamilton, and in which
your correspondent, whoever he may be,
in giving an account of General Walkers
campaign in this district, says: SIN his
second fight, in which Mr.. Williams was
his opponent, he was so aggressive that the
the Democratic candidate virtually gave up
the fight" In reply, have simply to say
that this statement. in its inspiration and
utterance, is absolutely and maliciously
false, to all intents and purposes, and 1 am
willing to rest my vindication with the
Democrats of the Ninth Congressional dis
trict, and 1 call upon the
author of this statement, whoever he may
be, to state the facts, the times, tie places,
when, where and how, ever did anything
in that canvass or failed 10 do anything to
warrant his statement.
SAMUEL W. WILLIAMs.I !
Wythevile, Va, March IA.
Washington Post of March II, 1899.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
Better Sanitation IS Needed.

There is no reason why the health con-
ditions of Tazewell should not be as nearly
perfect as they are found anywhere III the
world. The altitude is such as to make
the atmosphere naturally very pure and
invigorating, the town is now supplied
with excellent water from unpoluted
mountain springs, and the surface drain
age, with few exceptions, is OF such a
character as to keep the streets in good
condition when heavy rains are of any
thing like frequent occurrence.
One of the serious dangers to the health
of the town is the carlessness Of some of the
citizens in not keeping their premises in
good sanitary condition. Drains in the
backyards are permitted to get in filthy
condition, garbage is left in piles about
the lots and outhouses, land pig pens are SO
unclean that the exhalations therefrom
are not only offensive to the nostrils but
dangerous to the health.
There is another serious and standing
menace to the health of the town. 1t is
the back street, north Of Main street, run
ming from the Presbyterian church to the
extreme west end of the town, For, per-
haps, seventy-fve years all the drainage
from the back part of the lots on the north
side of Main street has been flowing into
the back street or alley, and accumulating
in the numerous depressions or sinkholes
along or near the alley. We are informed
that there is one sinkhole, which is evil
IDENTIFY over a cavern into which the water
flows and sinks when heavy rains come.
This has to some extent been an outlet for
the drainage and perhaps prevented the sec
ton of the town we refer to becoming the
hotbed of some dangerous epidemic. But
even that natural outlet has not been sutfi-
cient to give nice appearance to
the locality. There is never time when,
for several hundred yards, the alley in
question is not repulsive both to sight and
smell. The wonder is that it has not de-
stroyed the health conditions Of that por'
ton of the town. 1t may safely be as
serted that if it. is not properly drained
and cleansed lat no very distant day it will
bring calamity to that portion ofthe town,
and, perhaps, seriously affect the
whole community. We are informed, by
those who have made careful survey OF
the ground, that proper drainage can be
given at very moderate expenditure, and
that property holders adjacent thereto
would contribute literally to any work for
placing that vicinity in proper sanitary
conditions. If this be true, the town au-
thorities should. lose no time in getting rid
of the uusightly and unhealthy conditions
thlt now exist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
STATE NEWS.

Mr.. E. B. Moore. of Washington, has
leased the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs
Hotel for a term of two years.
Mrs. Martha A. Chick, the wife of Mr..
j. j. Chick, of Cumberland county, and
mother of Mr.. Charles Chick, of Farm.
vile, died early Monday morning at the
home of her son.
At meeting Monday night the Walker
Light Guard, of Richmond, reorganized
and will apply to be mustered into the
State militia. William Russell was elected
captain.
Mrs l.. V. Dent, widow Of Magruder
Dent,a former wel.known citizen of Alex
andria, and sister-in-aw of Senator George
A. Mushbach, died Sunday morning at
her residence on Prince street.
1t is said that Judge Lamb, of the Chan.
Gerry Court of Richmond, while not can
didate would accept the place in the Uni
versty of Virginia law faculty made va
cant by the death of Prof. Walter Dabney.
Alexandra doctors have been notified
by Surgeon General Wyman, of Washing
tor, that no further occasion existed for
an inspection of the travel passing between
Alexandria and Washington on accounts. of
the smallpox.
A large three-story brick business block
on Park street, Roanoke, used last year as
la school building, was wrecked by fire
Sunday night. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The building was owned by
Wilson Wertz and was insured for IS, 500.
The Republican convention of Mont.
gomery county met at Christiansburg Mon
day and nominated the following ticket:
Commemorative Attorney, R. l. Roop;
treasurer, j. G. Haynes; sheriff, w. D.
Martin, with c. L. Price as deputy, and F,
L. Hairless as iailor; clerk of county court,
W. l.. Currin; clerk of circuit court, C. H.
Schafer; commissioners OF revenue, B. J,
Thompson and W. A. Bell.
The employees of the Norfolk and West.
ern shops are elated over the improve
ment in conditions in that big plant. Not
only have all the men returned to work.
but in some departments extra hours are
added at night. The material for the l 900
cars is arriving, and the machinery for the
rail department is being placed in position.
An exceedingly novel device in the way
of new styled hand car has recently
been constructed by the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Company. The car is
operated by an engine, the motive power
being gasoline apd electricity combined.
The engine is of the same pattern as is
used in the naptha launches that SO many
people will remember having seen on the
lagoon at the Worlds Fair. trial trip
was made over the line of the G. &. Q.
from Lexington to Winchester fewSIdsys
ago, with six passengers aboard, and
speed of 20 miles an hour was attained at
different places on the line. The car
weighs 400 pounds and the engine is locat.
ed in the center of the space usually occu-
pied by the pumping levers on the old
style hand cars.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
Notice..

The partnership heretofore existing be.
tween VIM. G. Pendleton and w. B.
Spratt for conducting the real estate bust
ness has been dissolved by mutual consent,
MIR. penGleton on account of press of du-
ties retiring from the business. Mr.. Spratt
will continue in the real estate business
and will hold the contracts made with the
"Clinch Valley Real Estate Agency"
Respectfully,
VIM. G. PENDLEroN,
w. B. SPRATT.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
To tbo voters Of Tazewell county (:

TO TIE YOleIs OF Id1eN6H CUuHVy
hereby announce myself candidate
for Commissioners of Revenue in Maiden
Spring District, and respectfully solicit the
votes of my fellow citizens at the election
on the fourth Thursday in May, 1899
Very Respectfully,
T. a. REPAss, SR.
Cedar Bluff, March 18th, 1899.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

To the voters of Jacksonville District:
l hereby declare myself candidate for
Justice of the Peace in Jacksonville Dis
trict and solicit the support Of the voters
at the coming election.
Respectfully,
GEO. w. DANDY.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

We are on the market for 5000 bushels
ofgood milling wheat, for which we will pay
highest market price delivered to our mill
or depot.
HIGGNBoTHAM & KIRBY,
Cedar Bluff, Va. /
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
Varnish Makes Devoe Varnish

Floor Paint cost SC. more a quart; look
brighter, and wear twice as long as cheaper
floor paints. Sold by Jno. E. Jackson,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
For Both

painter and owner-Devoe lead and zinc;
wears twice as long as lead and oil. Zinc
and grinding does it.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
Paint Your Buggy for Is Cents

with Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint, ready
for use; s colors. Gives high gloss, equal
to new. Sold by Jno i. Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
Trespass Notice.

All persons are warned not to ride
through or throw down fences on our land
near Adria. We will enforce the law
against all trespassers on our land.
Respectfully,
E. and REBEccA VANCE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
Zine and Grinding

make Devoe lead and zinc wear twice as
long as lead and oil. Sold by Jno. E.
Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
If &C. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money!
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

VIRGINIA: In vacation of the Circuit
Court Of Tazewell county March S.h,
1899.
st Litz, Complainant,
NJ. Kwass and NJ. Golden, Chancery.
alias NJ. Golstein, defendants.
The object of this suit is to collect
S426.67, mith interest, from Ist Febf*rry,
1890, subject to credit Of 5000 August
LIST, 1850, 500 March lst, 1892, and 5000
August lst, 1897, due complainant frcm
the defendants, being the balance of pur-
chase money on a certain lot of land lying
IN Tazewell county, in the town ofGraham,
sold by complainant to the defendants,
and to enforce the lien retained in the con.
veyance for said lot by sale of said lot to
pay said balance of purchase money.
And 1t appearing from affidavit made
and filed, that the defendant, NJ. Golden,
alias, NJ. Golstein, is not a resident of the
State Of Virginia; it is ordered that the
said NJ. Golden, alias NJ Golstein, appear
here within fifteen days after due publca-
ton Of this order, and that copy hereof
be published in THE TAZEwELL REPUBLI-
CAN for four weeks and copy posted at
the front door of Tazewell courthouse as
required by law.
a copy-teste;
H. BANE HARMAS,
Clerk.
CHAPMAE & GILLESPIE, D. g.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
otnrs of Tazewell County.

To the Voters of Tazewell County:
1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for Commissioner of the Revenue for Clear
Fork District, promising, if elected, to
faithfully perform the duties Of the office.
THos. PEERY.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

To The Voters Of Tazewell County:
I hereby announce myself candidate
for Commissioner of Revenue for Maiden
Spring District, and solicit the votes of the
citizens of the county.
Respectfully,
Nj. w. BARRETT.
Richlands, Va,
March 23rd, 1899.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
INSURANCE

to place on any
kind Of property go to an
agency that is posted as to the
contract given you and that
does know his business.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
A Guarantee of Satisfaction
With Each Job.

and all work done promptly-don't keep you
waiting weeks for your watch here.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

for the treatment and cure Of Watches, Clocks
and all kinds of Jewelry and Delicate Machinery
My repairing department is thoroughly up
to-date in every way.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

Mr.. John w. Crockett got back from
Richmond on the noon train today, and
reports Mrs. Crockett as doing nicely
Her complete restoration to health is now
expected.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

Waking up at midnight and finding
your house on fire impresses upon you the
Importance of being insured in the very
best companies. To get the best apply to
The Tazewell Insurance Agency.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23
Wanted.

CHAPMAE & GILLESPIE, p. q.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

Mrs. George w. St. Clair, with her two
children, left Tazewell Tuesday afternoon
for Staunton, Va, where she will visit her
father. DR.. Walker. Mr.. St. Clair accom-
panied his family, as far as BlueGeld. Miss
Lucy Walker, sister of Mrs 81. Clair, who
had been visiting her sister for several
weeks returned to Stanton
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-03-23

Mr.. A. +. Ilargrave has gone to West
Point, Va, where he will enter the drug
business. His family will leave next week
10 join him in their new home.
The times., 1899-08-27
A CHARMING. TALOR-MADE GOWl

adornments in which the present fashion
is 50 prolific
The latest developments of fashion are
evident In our illustration of gown by
the famous Roberts 1t consists of dark
blue cloth Of a particularly soft and cling
ing quality. The Skirt Of blue cloth is
lined with silk of the same shade, and is
cut In circular form, without the serpen-
tine founce heretofore thought necessary
to produce the desired width. The tunic
is very graceful, and by its form imparts
the appearance of length TO the figure. 1t
is unlined. and finished with large seal
lops, edged with a harrow strip of the same
cloth, cut to fit the shape of the scallops.
Five rows OF stitching Of pale blue silk
further ornament the tunic which is seam
less at the back apd opens IN front.
The bodice fits the figure tightly, and
consists OF an undet bodice OF ecru guipure,
through the meshEs of which the light
blue silk lining ID visible, and a bolero
Jacket OF the sames cloth as the skirt, and
finished with the same decorated scallops
and stitchings of light blue silk. The
revers are of light blue silk, bordered and
incrustated with seru guipure. A novel
button, representing an enameled trefoil,
the latest 'portebonheur" of the Partisan
world OF fashion, closes the 5olero in
| front The sleeves ARE tight and long with
appliqued bell cuffs, decorated with cloth
| strappings and light blue stitchings. A
| narrow belt of folded light blue silk marks
| the finish of the bedice
| The handsome fan hat of dark blue straw
| is trimmed with light blue mousseline dc
| sole, and mass of currants with foliage
| The upturned brim5is edged with dark blue
velvet and filled eut with a bow of the
The times., 1899-08-27
Icopyrignr, 1899, by 8. NJ. Baldwin.

PARIS, Aug. 12.-The tailor costume Is
now the cynosure of all eyes, as it has be-
come the harbinger of the coming seasons
styles and dressmakers vie with each 9TH
er in bringing to light some new aud at
tractive form of this style of costume. In
dications show that the fare which has so
conspicuously marked the foot of the spring
and summer skirts will diminish consider
ably as the winter progresses, so that the
skirts recall somewhat the bell form Of
several years ago, particularly as the train
has by no means lost its prestige, in spite
Of the general outcry from the public, as
well as the dressmakers.
Cloths are still decided favorites, but
they must be OF the softest weayes, so as
to adapt themselves easily to the adjusted
clinging forms which continue to be In
vogue. TUNES are almost indispensable,
and they are required to be closely ad-
justed over the hips and back, and to fall
in unstudied folds to any preferred length
or shape. Experiments have been made by
several eminent dressmakers to introduce
draped tunics, caught with shirred folds
but the straight effects have SO endeared
themselves to the fashionable public that
they bid fair to continue for a long time
to come. The nature Of the cloth tailor
made would necessarily include a wealth
of trimming, on the skirt at least. 1t de-
pends for artistic effect entirely upon It's
form and workmanship, although a finish
is usually given by rows of stitching oil
self-trimmings in the form of strappings
or carefully applied braiding.
larger scope is allowed the bodice
which often shows all the elaboration o.
The times., 1899-08-27

mousseline and a spray OF roses. Accord
ing TO the newest creations IN the millt-
merry line, flowers and very real looking
berries, with beautifully shaded foliage will
be worn in great profusion on fall and Win
ter headgesr OF felt and velvet. A charac-
teristic novelty shows that the favorite
mode of stitchings has also invaded the
milliners' realm Felt hat forms are covered
with rows of these stitchings, done in silks
of the same shade as the hat, or in color
TO match the trimming. White and light
shades of tan will obtain in evening as we'll
as street hats. One attractive wide-brim-
med hat of white felt may be mentioned as
illustrative of the newest departures in the
millinery line. 1t is covered with row
upon row OF white silk stitching, and is
profuseiy decorated with branches of silk
and velvet roses of every shade OF pink.
and loops of black velvet ribbon. Strings
of the same ribbon tie under the chin.
Scarfs, ties, and fchus will outlive the
hot weather, and will reappear on some
elegant evening and house gowns for next
winter Some ultra elegant costumes which
will be worn in the transitional period me-
tween the summer warmth and the GOODNESS
of the first fall days have borrowed be-
coming and practical accessory from the
half-foygotten dress of our grandmothers,
namely. the soft scarf of fine India silk
with its fringed ends, which they wore
with such charming grace. 1t is now made
of soft silk or crepe de chine of shade
which corresponds with the gown, and is
attached at the back of the waist line with
| a rich buckle and from there it is thrown
| gracefully over the shoulders or arms
while the ends are allowed to fall to the
| hem OF the skirt. FELIX FOURNERf.
The times., 1899-08-27
MANUFACTURERS TO CONGRESS.
A Letter to the Members Making
Several Recomme ndatfons.

The National Association Of Manufac-
turers. through it's secretary, E. p Wilson,
has addressed letter to all the members
of both houses of Congress advocating the
creation of a Department of Commerce and
Industry, the liberal development of deep
water facilities in rivers and harbors, and
the encouragement of the American mer-
chant marine by the passage of the Hanna
Payne subsidy bill. The letter is confined
largely to a strong recommendation Of the
subsidy bill, which the association is par
ticularly anxious to forward in every way.
After discussing the improvement of the
business conditions of the country the fol-
lowing specific recommendations are made
"First-By creating a Department Of
Commerce and Industry.
Secondly liberal development Of deep
water facilities in our rivers and harbors.
Thirdly meeting the competition of
foreign rivals in encouraging the upbuild-
ing of an American merchant marine"
The subsidy bill is thus discussed:
'tIn the urgent demand for prompt, de-
cisive and effective action in the latter
particular, the interests of agriculture and
| manufacture are Jointly vitality involved.
The phenomenal growth of foreign demand
for our agricultural and industrial products
uuTluS tue last tnO SCfltS las OCSA SAC
worlds wonder.
"At conservative estimate. 100000, 000
annually is paid for transportation of
| American products from American ports
| to the markets of the world in foreign lot
| toms. Less than ; per cent of the COM
merce OF America is carried to and from
| foreign ports in ships flying the American
| flag.
ITO argue concerning the ethics OF Gov
| ernment subsidies, and to adhere to tenets
| of political economy affecting this Ques-
| tion, is to avoid practical consideration OF
! practical conditions affecting most yIta1ly
/ the growth of the elements essential tc
our national prosperity
1T is no longer a political issue to bt
| dealt with on party lines; II is national
practical issue. involving the perpetuitA
of our national prestige in the markets o
the world
4 1.-The application of this principle was be
fore the last Congress in the form or
bill, known as the 'Hanna-Payne DILL
which had widespread support and endorse
merit by committees and commercial so
cieties, but which was not placed befor
either house for discussion or passage
1.-The National Association OF Manufac
turers at its last annual convention en-
dorsed the principle of upbuilding our mer
chant marine by judicious system OF sub
sides. and as one OF its officers, particu
/ larly charged with the duty or looking
after the promotion of the objects approves
by it. l have taken the liberty TO attrac
your attention, and to ask that you vii
kindly, at your entire leisure, advise m
if there be any point ia connection with IN
subject upon which you would care TO hav
further information or statistics.
The letter has received much attentio
from business men generally who have rea