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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
SPOTTS Bros,
GROCERS.
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

We expect Bryan would like to recall
that telegram of congratulation he sent to
Goebel after the Kentucky election.
From the pictures of a number of men,
bers of lha Virginia Legislature, printed
in the Richmond papers, We are inclilel
to think it will be not only All inexperi-
enccd body but of meagre ability.
The Florida Times (Dem.) asks the
question "What has Dewey done ?"
One of the most sensible things he has
done was declining to let the Democrats
use him as their candidate for President.
The editor of the Norfolk Virginian. Pilot
and the editor of the Richmond News are
saying some pretty warm things about
each other. They are now both ardent
supporters OF Bryan Democracy and both
have peculiar recent record. The editor
of the Virginian Pilot few years ago was
an ardent Malone Republican, AMI the
editor of the News in 1896 was secretary of
the Palmer and Buckner State Committee.
They are now fusssing to decide which is
the greatest topper.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
CONGRESS Is
NOW IN SESSION.
Scenes About the National Capital
and Many Familiar Faces That
Are Missing.
MIR. ROBERTS NOT SWORN In.
Oath of Office Will Not be Administered
to Utah Representative Until the
Charges in Connection With Alleg-
ed PolygamOus Practices Are
investigated.

Washington, Dec. ALL was hustle
and excitement about the Capitol this
morning in anticipation of the opening at
noon of the first session of the Fifty-siXth
congress- The members of both houses
we're early putting in an appearance, and
as the members of the lower house gather
| ed in the cloak room and on the floor OF
the chamber there was Il free interchange
| of congratulations between those who are
entering upon their second, third or fourth
terms, and a general levee for the infOr-
NAL introduction of the new members.
There were many new faces to be seen
in the House and more than the usual
number of familiar persOnages were miss
ing. AS the old time member glanced at
the seats Sc many years filed by Dingey,
Mcmillan, Stone of Pennsy ylvania, Bland,
Dockery and Sayers, and found them oc-
cupied by new men he realized that many
old and honored landmarks have been
obliterated.
The oath of office vas not administered
to Mr. Roberts, of Utah, and will not be
until after charges in connection with his
alleged rolygamous practices have been
investigated by special committee.
The new member in the Senate who
probably attracted most attention was
Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, who was
kept busy from the moment he made his
appearance in the ante room until the
noon hour in making the acquaintance of
those Of his colleagues whom he had not
met before.
Intense interest is manifested concern
ing the Presidents message to Congress,
especially in view of the semi-authoritative
announcements that he will clearly outline
the future policy of the government in
dealing with the Cuban and Philippine
problems and the other vital questions
with which the nation is most concerned.
The message will not be presented until
tomorrow, as the Senate upon assembling
at noon today immediately took an ad-
journment until tomorrow morning out Of
respect to the memory of the late Vice
President
The message has been in type since be
fore. Thanksgiving, but more than the
usual precautions have been taken to pre-
vent the premature leaking Of any portion
of its contents or general resume Of it as
a whole, and so far these precautions have
been efectual.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
A Very Sad Death.

After dangerous illness of about one
week. Mrs. Howard Edgar Hurt, wife OF
| Mr. James F. Hurt, died at her home IN
Tazewell, OH Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3rd,
1899., For several days with her family
and friends there had been alternate
periods of hope and despair as to the re-
suit of her sickness; but on Sunday morn
ing the sorrowful intelligence was borne
over the town that Mrs. Hurt was failing
rapidly, and very soon thereafter came the
word that she was dead.
The deceased, who was Miss Howard
Edgar Ratliff previous to her marriage,
was born near Richlands, in this county,
on May 30th, 1869; and was married to
Mr.. James F. Hurt on March Goth, 1889.
She is survived by her mother, husband
aud four daughters, the youngest child
being an infant about three weeks old.
When young girl Mrs. Hurt made
profession of religion and united with the
NJ. f. Church, South, and has ever since
been a Jealous, faithful and consistent
member of the Church.
On Tuesday afternoon funeral services
were held in the Methodist church, con-
Quoted by Rev. S. French, pastor, who
was assisted by Revs. w. w. Ruff, w. L.
Wayts and Philip Johnson. The remarks
of MIR. French were not only full of conso-
lation to the bereaved ones, but were
beautiful tribute to the Christian charact-
er of the deceased.
At the conclusion of the services at the
church the relnains we're taken to the old
cemetery and laid to rest Both at the
church and the grave there was large
crowd of sympathising and sorrowing
friends of the family,
The active pail bearers were: DR..
James O'Keefe, Capt. A. ]. Tynes, and
Messrs. John S. Bottimore, VIM. G. Pen
dleton, w. g. Young, L. G. Wingo and
J. n, Harman. The honorary pail bear
ers were Messrs. Geo. w. Gillespie, Geo.
Buston, ]. D. Alexander, Henry Preston
ard j. w. Chapman.
No sadder death has occarred in Taze-
well since we have been resident of the
place, and we extend our deepest sympa-
thy to the sorrowing mother, husband |
and little children.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
PRINCE OF WALES PICTURE.
Received by Judge Duke in Recognition
of Masons' Invitation.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 2.-Judge r. T.
w. Duke, of Charlottesville, grand mas
ter OF Masons of Virginia, las received
from the Prince of Wales photograph of
his Royal Highness, with autograph, in
recognition of Judge Dukes invitation to
the Prince to take part in the ceremonies
at Mount Vernon on the one hundreih
anniversary of Washington's death.
The Earl of Londesborough, past
grand senior warden of England, and the
officers of Constitutional Lodge, No. 294.
of Beverly, East Yorkshire, have sent a
wreath of oak and evergreen from Lon
desborough Park TO be placed on Wash
ingtons tomb on the occasion, and Canon
Richard Weeton, of York, who is Chap
lain to the Earl of Londesborough, has
sent some verses to he read during the
ceremonies.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
Circuit Court.

Judge Jackson arrived at Tazewell on
the noon train last Monday, and opened
circuit court that afternoon. The time Of
the court, SO far, has been chiefly occupied
with chancery causes. The case of Hylton
vs.. Norfolk and Western Railway Co., was
taken up yesterday, and is now being tried.
This case has been tried three times before
this, and each time resulted in a hung
jury. 1t is a damage suit for an injury
claimed to have been sustained by the
plaintiff on train of the Company, at
Pocahontas. The case has been prosecuted
with great persistency by Williams &
Hicks for the plaintiff, and defended with
equal persistency by May, May & Smith
for the defendant.
1t is thought that the term will not be a
very long one, that few law cases will be
tried, but good many DEGREES will be
entered in chancery causes.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
Richlands News.

Rev. Sullivan will preach here next Sun
day at l l a. m.
Mrs. George Bruster is very sick; not
expected to live.
Mr.. j. NJ. Cochran has been unwell for
several days. He is some better now.
1t is cold this morning, and plenty of
snow. 1t looks like we will have a white
Christmas.
Rev. Crumley will hold quarterly meet
at Bandy's Chapel next Saturday and Sun
day, December 9th and 10th. c.
The good people had a Box Supper here
last Saturday night. There was good
sum of money made up, which goes to the
support of the pastor of the NJ. Z. Church
Rev. j. f. Campbell.
Revs Crumey and Campbell say they
are for Gen. James A. Walker being seated
in Congress, and President VIM. McKin.
ley being President another four years.
They say when the hat goes around, it
comes back with money in it. Prosperity
has come, business fourishing and prices
good
Mr.. John NJ. Jones, who attended meet.
ing here last Sunday night, was coming up
the railroad from church and accidently
fell off the abutment about six feet into
pond of water and came out wet all over
He said he was baptized, but he baptized
himself He sprained his ankle, and went
off limping, and will watch that pond oi
water from now on. think so.
Rev. T. ]. Crumley, presiding elder
preached at Richlands last night to good
congregation. His sermon was good and
enjoyed by all. He also held quarterly
meeting at Gray's Branch last Saturday
and Sunday. There was large crowd
present; numbers could not get in the
house. The Elders sermon was highly
complimented by the people. One man
who gave literally to the collection said
81 am willing to help pay for such preach
ing as that" One joined the NJ. E. Church
here Sunday night.
Dec. 4th, 1899. CORRESPONDENT.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
How Mckinley and Bryan Are Viewed
Abroad.

London Chronicle"
We must admit that the failure of Presi-
dent Mckinley to secure second term Of
Office appears to us, under the cum
stances, as all but inconceivable. The
American nation, more by natural evolu.
ton than by personal caprice or party am
bition, finds itself endowed with colonial
empire, an International policy, scheme
of diplomacy overlapping the historical
diplomacies of the Old World. We do not
believe that our trans Atlantic cousins will
close their eyes to these all.important
facts, or that they will repudiate the vast
responsibilities which have been imposed
upon them by their national and inevita-
BILE growth. The qualification implied in
the election of Mr.. 3ryan, or any other
candidate who might stand in opposition
to Mr.. Mckinley, would be enormous.
We do not believe it to be possible. And
we cannot, therefore, be surprised that
the omens of the November elections, so
tar as they are known to us, point to the
success of the Republican candidate twelve
months hence.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
THANKSGIVING AT TAzEWELL.
How 1t Was Observed BY the Churches
and People.

Last Thursday was bright and beauti
fll day, the weather entirely in keeping
with the abundant blessings that had been
showered upon our country and our com
munity during the preceding year. The
people seemed to be, from the appearance
of their countenances, happy and truly
thankful for their present condition.
Most of the business houses of tue town
closed their doors at 10 O'Clock in the
morning and left them closed until 4
o'clock in the afternoon.
At II o'clock, a. m. union services We're
held at the Christian church, in which
Rev. Willis L. Wayts, of the Baptist
Church, Rev. j. S. French, of the Metho-
dist Church, Rev. w. w. Ruff, OF the
Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Philip
Johnson, Of the Christian Church, parIici-
pated. There was a good congregation in
attendance, but not 50 large as the occa-
sion demanded or as the excellent CHAR
acter of the services deserved The SER
mon was preached by Rev. w. L. Wayts,
and was forcble and interesting presen-
tation of The many reasons why the
American people should give thanks unto
the Lord for the many and wonderful
marks of his favor to our people as ma
ton. Mr. Wayts is All earnest and faith
full preacher, full of patriotism and love
for his country The music was furnished
by the choir of the Christian church, as
sisted by members of the other church
choirs of the town. Miss Mamie Stone
presided at the organ. The usual collect
ion for the poor was taken up and fairly
good sum was realized.
At night, at Z clock, in therPresbyterian
church the Westminster League and
Christian Endeavors held a union meet
ing, which was attended by an audience
that about filled the house. The pro-
gramme was made up Of musical select
ions, vocal and instrumental; readings,
an essay and an address.
1t was a very interesting entertainment,
and was heartily enjoyed by every one
present.
Among the numbers on the programme
that received hearty concentrations from
the audience were: The reading by Miss
Ella Bowen Of Under My Study lamp
which was contributed by Rev. T. Dewitt,
Talmage to the Thanksgiving number o.
the Ladies Ii me Journal in November
1891; the Essay The Spirit Child
which was read by Mis- Annie Wingo
the vocal Duet sung by Mrs. ]. B. Boy
er and Miss Pansy Alexander; the violir
solo by Mr.. Will Henry Aldelson; tht
reading of short but pretty story by Mis-
Maggie Witten; the short address by MIR
Aubrey Watkins; and the splendid an
them rendered by the choir at the close o
the service. Miss Alice Alexander pre-
sided at the organ, and the choir wa'
composed of the Presbyterian choir, anC
members of the other church choirs in th'
town.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
FIERCE BATTLE
AT MODDER RIVER
The Beers Occupied a Strongly IltrenCh-
ed Position and Fought Hard.
BRITISH SIMPLY MOVED DOWN.
Though 1t Seemed Almost Impossible to Live
Through the Terrible Fire the Brave
British Did Not Retreat and
Finally Carried The Day
Against Odds.
BRITISH SIMPLY MOVED DOWN.

London, Dec. "Details of the battle
on Modder river show that the guard!
charged 5000 Boer rifles and finally cross
ed the river The enemy occupied 6
strong position, entrenched, their front
extending five miles along the bank of the
stream; were well supplied with artillery
and fought desperately.
In the opinion of the staff there has
never been such sustained fire in the
annals of the British army as the troops
had to face at the Modder river. The
British had no cover whatever, and were
simply moved down. 1t seemed impossi-
bile to live through the terrible fire, but
the brave fellows did not retreat an inch
and finally carried the day. The Boer
fire was very accurate, and they must
have numbered ten thousand.
The Highlanders made several attempts
to force the river, but were exposed to
such a murderous, enflading fire that
they retired after suffering terribly. Sub
sequently part of the guard got over and
held their own for hours against vastly
superior force.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
Las Years
of successful business in paint-Devoe il
the best paint in existence.

1t is supposed that the throne-for such
it is believed to have benin the event of
success attending the French army was to
have been used by the Emperor of Berlin
after the capture Of the German metropo-
lis. Fate, however, spoiled the imperial
plans, hence the sudden and precipitate
flight Of the custodians of the chair. The
widow of the hotel keeper few years later
sent it to England, where it eventually
found purchaser.-Strsy Stories.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
LIEUT.. MUNRO'S BLUFF.
Captured Eight Hundred Filipinos And a
General.

Manila, December 2.-6 p. m.-The
capture by Lieutenant Munro and fifty
men of the Fourth Cavalry of the Filipino
General Conon with eight hundred officers
and men with rifles, several Americans
and 70 Spanish prisoners at Bayambong
proyice of Nueya Viscaya, was a successful
bluff. Lieutenant Munro tapped the ebel
wire, telegraphed to Conon that he was
advancing with large force and demand
ed his surrender After negotiations Co,
non consented to capitulate to a superior
force" whereupon Lieutenant Munro
telegraphed that he would enter the town
with small guard and receive the garri-
sons surrender He captured the whole
Filipino force and secured their arms. the
rebels supposing Munro had an army be-
hind him.
Washington, December 2.-Gereral Otis
informed the War Department today of
the surrender of Bayonbcng in the follow
ing dispatch
Manila, December 2.-Reported that
Bayonbong was, with province of Nueva
Viscaya, surrendered November % to
Lieutenant Munro. where the cavalry, who
commanded advance scouts on Carranga-
Ian train, consisting of so men, 40 cavalry
and three native scouts. Insurgent Gener-
al Conon surrendered entire force, num-
bering SU0 men armed with Mausers, and
lumber of officers, ~ Spanish and 2
American prisoners, secured, and probably
considerable insurgent property.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
Missionary Meeting.

On next Sunday night the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society will hold a
meeting in the Methodist church, the regu-
lar services by the pastor being dispensed
with. The entertainment will be under
the direction of Mrs. O'Keefe, who is an
enthusiastic and earnest worker in the
cause Of Missions. A nice programme,
consisting of vocal and instrumental music,
pantomimes, recitations &C., has been pre-
pared. Mr.. Will Henry Anderson will as
sist with his violin. We have no doubt
the entertainment will be an enjoyable
one aud cannot help believing that d
large crowd viii attend.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
Trespass Notice.

All persons are hereby warned not to
trespass upon my lands, near Baptist Val,
ley post office, in Tazewell county, Va, by
riding over said lands, throwing down
fences, or otherwise. 1 will enforce the
law against any person who violates this
notice. JAMES BANDY.
Dec. 7th, 4w.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
Five Generations.

The oldest existing paint business in the
United States is Devoe; and the largest,
The oldest is often the best; the largest not
often. Devoe is the Oldest largest and
b at.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
w. l. SEXTON Pres. i'm. HARTMAN. See'y and Treas
TazeweII Insurance Agency.
Fire, Life ard Accident Insurance
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS:
FIRST: Is Your Life and Property insured?
SECOND Is Your Insurance Placed with USf

To Both Questions: Why not?
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Responsible Companies We do not claim
Companies neither do claim to be the Only men
write that know the Insurance Business but
BEST better
Good We will Insurance that
will indemnify the full the face OF the pol
that? We Insurance In Com
nnes Company that has issued the
largest Fire Policy the Insurance World The old PHOENIX OF Lon
has paid Millions In losses ana H
policy covering Seventeen Millions OF property the largest s "
record.
Before talk with U.s. We have been ne
ane business claim what talking about anu the Vue
of GoodIn Insurance.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

"The future government of the Philip
pines rests with the Congress of the United
States. Few gravcr responsibilities have
ever been confined to us. If we accept
them in spirit worthy of our race and
our traditions, great opportunity comes
with them. The islands lie under the
shelter of our flag. They are ours by every
title of law and equity. They cannot be
abandoned. If we desert them we leave
them at once to anarchy and finally to
barba,ism We fling them agolden apple
of discord, among the rival powers, no one
of which could permit another to seize
them unqestioned. Their rich plains and
valleys would be the scene Of endless strife
and bloodshed. The advent of Dewey's
fleet in Manila Bay instead of being, as we
hope, the dawn of new day of freedom
and progress, will have been the beginning
of an era of misery and violence worse
than any which has darkened their un-
happy past"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
The Altogether.

Lead and zinc, ground together in lin
seed OIL is Devoe; the toughest paint yet
known. It's the altogether that toughens
it.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
Paint Your Buggy for rs Cents

with Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint, ready
for use; 8 colors. Gives high gloss, equal
to new. Sold by Jno E. Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07

Nicaragua Canal, Relations with Germany
Canada and Great Britain, The Peace
Conference, Army and Navy, The Philip
pines, The Sulu Islands, Hawaii and Porto
Rico.
In speaking of the future of the Philip
pines the President says
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-12-07
TREASURY ESTIMATES.

Under this head he gives the estimates
of the receipts for the current fiscal year at
$64O, ,95S,1l2. Refers to the present strong
position of the Treasury, with respect to
the cash an hand, speaks of the recent pur-
chase of Government bonds as a success
full operation.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19

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structing the exhausted digestive or.
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
Yellowstone Park Mao.

The Northern Pacific Railway has Just
issued new map OF Yellowstone Park
that should be in demand 1t is relief
map in colors, is scientifically made. and
is complete in topography and nomencla-
ture. The map is about 22x2S inches in
size and is printed on heavy paper, thus
making it suitable for framing
The map is specially for school and
class rooms and will he mailed in tubes
to any address, by Chas. 5 Fee, Gen
Pass. Agent of the Northern Pacific, St.
Paul, Mimi, upon receipt of ten cents.
The British bark Anialena early Sa'..
urday morning was wrecked in a sqnalI
at Tacoma and the entire crew of 10 snen
were dtowned in % fathoms of wafer.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19

Vesutius is said to be inst now in
violent state of turmoil. 1t is odd to
think that there should be such sympa-
thy between this old Italian volcano and
our senatorial contest at Olympia
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
Cure n Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Qlinine Tablet
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. b. @
on each tablet.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19

Ten thousand 100000 winter apple
trees one year old of the choicest varie-
ties at bargain in lots to suit purchas-
ers at THE HERALD office.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
FOR 4 CHEAP

And good family -four the Blne Bell is
all the 60. 40.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19

A quantity OF bluestOne placed in an
open vessel of water is said to be asure
preventative of dyphtheria.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-01-19
SAVE YOUR LIFE

And Use more pure Yakima Whole
" heat flour. Sold by all grocers. 49,