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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

lated English, penmenship that is
offensive to the eyes and misery be.
gotten items are indeed .'Bill of
Abominations0 and disgusting to the
man at the press.
II-That thou settest down pen
in hand, and thou copiest thy iottings
from thy note book, say nothing of
what may come to pass, for verify [
say unto you "no man knoweth what
a day will bring forth"
W.-That thou writest nothing
but Straight Goods" caudal neither
his maid-servant. nor his man servant
nor his OK.
V.-Sendest thy news early in the
week, otherwise thy items doth not
appear; then there is wailing and
guashing of teeth
Decoration Day has passed, 80
years elapsed since the surrender of
Gen.. Lee to Lieutenant General
Grant at Appomatox. That protract-
ed four years of bioodshed decided
the destiny of the Confsderacy; it cost
the United State 100000 men; it
left leagacy of grief and sorrow
in the nation, causing thousands of
desola.e homes; increased the numbe
of orphans. a reflection on how the
|.friendless and homeless multiply is ap.
paiIing, but those awful words of
Daniel Webster were fulfilled: LIB.
erty and Union, now and forever, one
and inseperable."
Yet the rigors of war were much
lessened. Florence Nightingale our
heroine, stood at the head of Sanitary
Fairs and the Christian Commissions,
the benevolent work Of these two
noble and Cody organizations did
much to elevate the sufferings of
the heroes who stood by the Stars and
Stripes. And those who sacrificed
life 'their devotion to prove! are
graciously remembered on ''Decora
ton Day" Why should not their
graves be honored? They died tor
their country. They died that the
Constitution might not be Ignored,
but obeyed, that the words of patri-
archs of the Revolution might not be
disregarded but kept SACRED. Not
withstanding all their deeds of valor,
| consider their most noble work was
the Abolishlng of Slavery. In the
year of 1862, amid the fury of the
Civil War, Lee made an attempt t.
invade the North with the flower OF
the Confederate army marching an
der the Banner of Treason, under the
command of that heroic military
chieftain Washington is heightened
immediate retreat or unconditional
surrender seems inevitable. N; all
fear is dispslled. Gen. George F.
Mcclellan is following the Southern
champion and the awful bat,le #
Antietan is the result. Out of sheer
force of arms and superior valor the
victory is in favor of the Stars and
Strips. Following came the mighty
Emancipation Proclamation" Thus
after au existence of two hundred
and forty years as disturber of
American politics African SLAYER.
was thing of the past. McClellanAs
work was now done, the 4 200 900
slaves were free, thanks be to the
Boys in Blue. to their country they
have proved true Every Decoration
Day is attended by smaller number
of the veterans of the Civil War
They too are passing away. Pro- d
indeed are We tn think that they
possessed that heroic and noble feel.
ing as expressed by one of cur major
poets:
| "As Christ died fake boly
Let US die TO make men free"
|
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08
THE CENSUS NAN.

tten for the Post-Dispatch.
HlstI Hide aWayi
Be quick, 1 say!
Here comes the Census Man!
Go bar the door!
Crawl meath the floor.
He'll catch you if he CAM
For thirteen days
His "taking" ways
No cunning can Withstand.
Though great your fame,
He'll take your name,
And want your native land.
He'll "take" your wife.
Your whole past life,
Your house. your farm and trade;
And, ere he's through.
Your children. too,
Must Join the sshaul" he's made.
Sans leaye or bow,
He'll take your COW,
Your pig, sheep, horse and ass;
And. if they're seen
On pastures green,
He'll even "take' the grass
And, still not done,
He'll "take the bum
And ''rag from off the bush."
Oh, he's "beaut,"
There's no dispute,
And ''strictly in the push.''
Then hide or run,
Or get your gun!
Here comes that Awful Mani
He's at the door,
Crawl Heath the floor!
He'll catch you if he can!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

If you want an outfit we can sup
ply you, but be sure and do not wait
roo long. before all the m schi nes are
gone. Two catloads have been sent
TO Kansas and the third is TO follow.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

il Kell. trustee Of Pawnee Rock
township, was caller on The DEAo-
Graf Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08
+ 0ur Rouztry DEPARTMENT. <
Have Kept the Pace. 3.

cannot refrain from drawing some
comparisons between ipcubators now
and incubators a decade or two past.
When incubators first came around,
and for some time thereafter, they
were regarded by good othordox people
with much superstition. To some
minds, 1t was well-nlgh a sin so to imi.
tate natural process as to bring chick
ems into the world by the action of a
machine. Those poor ''innocent little
dears" were robbed of their inallena BILE
rights of being blessed with the kind
Offices of natural, fostering mother
hood. They were cheated out of the
tenderest associations of youth. They
were essentially orphans, thrust upon
the tender ~ mercies of cold. hard
world, and as orphans. were entitled
to all the commisseration due to such
an unenviable lot. OF course, it is
needless to say that the ideas have
since changed. and all hail the incuba.
tor as a great Nineteenth Century in
vention.s But what wonderful things
those ancient incubators were. They
were monstrous affairs, and their work
ings were enshrouded in mystery. The
evolution of the incubator has been
from the obstruse and complicated to
the simple and readily understood, a
glorious change. Incubators have kept
0ace with the peneraI advance IF Doul-
try culture. Poultry Monthly,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

The pretty girls, the brainy girls,
the pert girls and the coy girls; the
shy girls and the loud girls, the sissy
girls and the boy girls-they all are
with US for the month, in bright array
aud formal; They come to mash the
Great Bend lads, and attend the county
normal.
Did you see our New Process Case
line Stove for either coal or gasoline?
We have also Wickless Coal Oil
Stove, which gives entire satisfaction
There is no danger of sny explosion.
GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Peter Brack's new residence at Or
mitz is rapidly assuming proportions
The Philippine war is mad scheme
Look at the number of insane soldiers
that are sent home from there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

j. A. Sterett is in the east settling
up the estate of a deceased relative
Mr. Steritt ia contemplating removal
to Oklahoma this summer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

Mrs. Geo. Schoepple brought in the
first spring chickens of the season. and
sold them at the New York Store for
IS cents each. At this price, the
raising of spring chickens would be a
paying business. -Clafiin Clarion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

MULEs-Several span Of good work
mules for sale All we'll broke and in
good flesh. Good harvest teams
WALrERsB. CoRNELL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-06-08

Peter Brack's new residence at OF
mitz is rapidly assuming proportions
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
A REAL BUSINESS WOMAN.
Busy Brothers Estate and
Household.

Miss Balfour, the sister Of Arthur J.
Balfour, government leader in the
house of commons. is noted for her de-
votion to her brothers interests, and
she manages most of his affairs, so as
to leave him entirely free for his po-
litical work. She not alone superin-
tends the household in the convention
al way, but looks after outside details
which are usually left to the super.
vision and direction Of the master Of
the house, says London paper. Mr..
Balfour is never bothered when the
chimney needs attention, the roof re-
thing or any other matter OF this kind.
Miss Balfour attends TO defects and
gives the order herself. She also buys
the horses and carriages, and is said
to be well qualified for the work and
good judge of both horses and car
riages. Recently she had a special
brougham made for her brothers use,
attending to the details herself. AS an
instance of her care and interest, it Is
said that if there is possibility Of her
brother needing a conveyance and she
desires to take drive, the best car
riage and the first coachman will be
left for Mr.. Balfour and she will take
the second carriage and second coach
man.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
County Court Proceedings.

In the county court last Thursday the
jury which was trying John Moses and
Walter Turner, upon q charge of robbery
from the person, were unable to agree
upon a verdict. The counsel for the pros
ecution and defense then agreed upon a
verdict, which called for confinement in
Jail for three months and imposed a fine
of twenty-five dollars on each of the boys.
On Saturday the jury which tried Rees
Floyd, upon charge of unlawfully cutting
and manning Joe Peery, brought in YER
dict which sentenced the accused to con
finement in the penitentlary for ore year
His counsel will appeal his case to the
circuit court. Rees has heretofore borne
an excellent reputation and great deal Of
sympathy is expressed for him.
The case of the Commonwealth vs.. lie
roy Ray was continued until the mex
term on account of the absence of witnes
SEES. They were unable to get to court be
cause of the high waters.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
NORTH TAZEWELL ITEMS.

Mr.. N. W. Kiser was called to Carterton
last Saturday by the death of his mother.
Mrs. Kiser was 81 years OF age. Mr..
Kiser's father who was SO years OF age
died two weeks ago.
Mrs. W. f. Black, of Pocahontas, re-
turned to her home Monday after a weeks
visit to her friend, Mrs. 0. r. Station.
Miss Elmer Radford, charming young
lady of Cooper's, w. Va, was visiting her
friend Miss Daisy Station last Sunday.
Miss Josie Smythe has broken up house
keeping, and is living with her aunt, Miss
Matte Smythe.
The shipments of poultry this season are
heavier than ever known from this point.
II. f. Peery, who sold his interest in
the Peery mills to NJ. L. Peery, las moved
his family to Graham, Va, where ne will
engage in business.
Miss Vermllion, of Washington county.
is visiting her uncle, w. |. Vermillion.
A. q. Kiser has contract to build q
fine brick business house in Blueield, W
Va.
H. q. Peery, of the Tazewell Supply
Company, has been quite sick for severa
days.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
Damaged by Floods.

Guyandotte, w. Va, November 26.-
Rains for the past forty light hours have
produced unprecedented floods in Guyan'
dotte Valley. The river and its tributa-
ries are overlooking their banks, and are
bearing away quantities Of lumber and
other property. Some 5000 logs have
gone out, taking with them the false works
of the two new railroad bridges south Of
Barbourville. Loss estimated at $4,000
to SIS, 1000.
The track of the new Guyandotte Val
ley railroad just completed to Salt Rock, a
distance of 10 miles, has been almost ruin
ed. The river is rising above the banks
and still more damage is expected.
Middlesboro, Ky, November 26.-Cum-
berland, Powell and Clinch rivers have
overhowed their banks, doing immense
damage to farmers. The lower portion OF
Powell Valley is inundated and those Ey-
ing along its banks have been compelled
to move to higher ground. Benjamin Tur-
ner, of Middlesboro, was drowned in the
flood while trying to swim his horse across
Yellow Creek.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
WHY MANY HEELS ARE LOST.
Not at All Conducive to
Long Wear.

Have you noticed" asked the OBJ
servant man, according TO the New
York Times, how often one sees the
portions of shoe heels scattered about
at the elevated road stations and other
places where lift might easily be torn
OFF, I wonder what the reason is. In
the old days the heels of ones shoes
were the part that chung to the uppers
most closely. You newspaper fellows
are supposed to know everything.
Just answer that conundrum." The
writer could not, but a shoe dealer
could, and did. The reason" said he,
sis because in these days of machine
made shoes the heels are fastened on
by machinery, as is every other part
of the shoe. Soft iron is used for the
nails instead of steel, as this is handled
more easily. When the lifts of the heels
have been fastened in place the nails
protrude. The shoes are then sent TO
another machine, where they are
shaved off instead of being driven
home, as IN the days when the work
was done by hand. The result is that
they are insecurity fastened, and if one
catches the heel of his shoe against
stair so that there is the least strain
on it it gives way and pulls off. The
moral is to have a set of steel nails
driven into the heels when you buy
new pair of shoes"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
Literary Note.

The world has never known more dra-
matte situation than that presented by the
foreign community within the walls OF
Picking while cut off from communication
with their countrymen. During these
long, doubtful weeks, the most interesting
figure in this international tragedy was
Sir Robert Hart, who for more than twen-
ty.fve years has been as far, as Euro
pean might, the statesman guiding the af-
fairs of the Chinese Empire. Those ia
miliar in any degree with Eastern condi-
tions hoped, after the relief of Peking,
that Sir Robert would break his long rule
of silence and give to the world his story
of the events which led to the closing of
the gates of the British Legation, and his
views as to the policies which should pre-
vail in the settlement of the difficult ques-
tons which had arisen. On the 18th of
October, the following cable.message from
Sir Roberts London representative to the
Editor of "The Cosmopolitan" was re-
ceived: "Sir Robert Hart has sent for
November number Fortnightly, London,
and Cosmopolitan" New York, an i'm.
portant article on siege of Peking, about
fifteen thousand words, which l will post
you tomorrow"
The MS. arrived in time to be included
in the December issue. 1t will be read
with the deepest interest, both by states
men and the general public. "The Co.'S
mopolitan" has been highly honored by
Sir Robert Hart in his selection of the
American magazine through which this
valuable contribution to the history of the
world is given publicity.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
HOKE SMITH ON PARTY FUTURE.
His Disapproval of the Suggestions OF
Colonel Bryan.

Atlanta, Ga, November 24.-Hon.
Hoke'Smith, Secretary of the Interior dur
ing President Cleveland's second term,
said today, in reference to Mr.. Bryan's
expressed intention of adhering to the
principles of the Chicago platform:
81 regret that Col. Bryan deems it prop
er to continue at this time to defend the
principles of the Chicago platform.
"ue has twice received, as the nominee
of the Democratic party, the loyal support
of the Democrats Of the South. The last
time he met with no opposition in the
South, even for the nomination.
81 disapprOved the suggested reorgan-
ization of the party by certain persons in
the past, and 1 think Colonel Bryan is
making mistake equal to that which
would have resulted from any serious
movement toward Eastern organization.
"The Democratic party should stand be-
tween the plutocrat and the socialist, as
the party of the Constitution and of the
people. 1t should defend the rights Of
peraons and of property, and not be lead
into attack on either.
1.-The South alone has remained stead
fast to the party, and our Senators, Con-
gressmen and people should assert their
right for the present to speak for the
party.
"The party must regain the confidence
Of the majority of the voters in New
York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Indiana
and other States by convincing them that
its policies will be wise and conservative,
protecting not only personal rights but
also property rights.
"While some CT our best men believed
four years ago that the unlimited coinage
of silver would be desirable to furnish
larger supply of currency, conditions have
changed, and have heard many Of these
same men declare that with the increased
supply of gold they are no longer in favor
of presenting the silver question. L be-
lieve Colonel Bryan will find majority
of the former silver advocates in the South
unwilling TO follow him further. Those
who, like myself, opposed the platform
but still voted for Colonel Bryan after he
was nominated, will naturally join the
former silver men who do intend 20 push
this question, and do not believe Colo
mel Bryan will find any considerable num-
Der of Southern States with him again.
"Any effort to press him or his views
upon the country will meet with deter
mined opposition.
Colonel Bryan is beloved for his hon.
est intentions, but as party leader he
has not been asuccess."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
A wise Step.

The B. F. Johnson School Book Pub
fishing House, with capital of 81, l25, 900,
has been built up in Richmond in spite OF
all the big book combines in the North,
and is now selling hundreds and thousands
of school books throughout the Southern
States which tell the truth about the South
and its people.
The Directors, recognizing that Mr.. b.
F. Johnson, the President, was publisher
of wonderful originality and enterprise,
whose personality was of great value to
the corporation, decided to protect them
selves against his possible death by an in
surance of 100000 on his life. They
wanted good policy in strong, conserv'
alive company, and after looking over the
field placed it in the South-Atlantic Life.
J. N. HARTMAN & Sons, General Agents
Tazewell, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
AMERICANS IN FIERCE FIGHT.
Three of Our Men and 03 Fllipincs
Killed.

Manila, Nov. 25.-Partlculars have JUS
been received from Iloilo of the battle D
October 80 at Bugason, Island Of Panay
Two hundred Bolomen and 90 rihemen at
tackled the Americans, who lost three kill
ed, Lieutenant H. NJ. Koontz, Sergeant
Kitchen and Corporal Burns, all of Com
pany F. Forty-fourth Infantry.
Corporal Burns was boloed while recon
noitering, and Lieutenant Koontz and
Sergeant Kitchen were pierced by spears
while going to relieve an outpost.
When the garrison in force attacked the
rebels 40 of the latter were killed. None
of the other parties Of attacking natives
made much of a stand and the insurgents
lost 1903 killed all told.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
PLAN OF WAR TAX BILL.
Progress of The Sub Committee In Draft
ina the Measure.

Washington, November 24.-The sub
committee of the Republican membership
of the Ways and Means Committee held
short session today and adjourned until
Monday. The subcommittee has not yet
completed the draft of the bill, but is max
ing progress. 1t is stated that it ls not
likely that the general outlines agreed upon
will be changed before the bill goes to the
full committee, unless there is great pres
sure among Republican members as they
arrive in the city.
1t is understood that in addition to re-
auctions heretofore mentioned the increase
of sixty cents per thousand on cigars will
be removed; also that the stamp taxes on
steamship tickets will be taken off because
the revenue received does not justify the
difficulties of collection. Members of the
committee have been asked to remove the
stamp taxes en- foreign bills of exchange
and bills of lading, and it is possible that
matter may be reopened. The tax on par
Tor car seats and sleeping car berths will
remain.
The most important changes in the
present law will be in schedule B, which
includes medicines and proprietary ar
tices. The tax also probably will be re-
moved from conveyances, mortgages, etc.
These, with the adjustment of taxes on
express receipts kilograms, bank checks
and some other stamp taxes, will, it is
said, secure the reduction Of $50, 600, 900,
which is the amount agreed upon by the
Treasury officials and the committee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
Six Frightful Failures.

Six frightful failures of six different
doctors nearly sent VIM. II. Mullen of
Lockland, O., to an early grave. All
said he had fatal lung trouble and that
he must soon die. But he was urged to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. After taking five bottles he
was entirely cured. 1t is positively guar
anteed to cure all diseases Of Throat, Chest
and Lungs, including Coughs, Colds, La
Grippe, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Hay Fever, Group, Whooping cough. SOC
and Sl.OO. Trial bottles free at JNo. E..
JAcKsoN's drug store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
presbyteries Vote for Revision.

Pittsburg, Pa, November 26.-W. X.
Crabbe, the Pittsburg member OF the Re-
vision Committee Of the Presbyterian
General Assembly said tonight that all Of
the Presbyteries have voted on the pues.
ton of revision Of the creed, resulting in
revisionists securing about y per cent. Of
the votes cast. or the 1907 $3.50 members
of the church, S9S, 255, voted. The Pres
byteries voting in favor Of revision mum.
Der 1875; those against a change, forty.slx.
A two.thirds vote is required to make a
change.
The committee will meet in Washington
December to take action.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
H.WPOBSTS.
EVERY VOTER
Can't have his man elected, but all can
find at this store
Big Stock Of SeaSQnabIe Goods

without disappointment-Big variety OF
Jackets and Capes for all sizes, Waists of
Flannel and Flanneletts from SOC to $3.50.
Dress Goods in endless variety, French
Flannels, Flanneletts, Handsome Furs of
best quality, Hoods, FascinatOrs, Gloves
Mittens Underwear, Neckwear, Blankets,
Gents Furnishings, Factory and Saxony
Yarns Best line of Hosiery we have ever
shown. Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Elegant
Silk Umbrellas for presents. Thanksgiving
is just around the cOrner-if you've prom
ised yourself new table linens it's time to
get them-our showing is large and fine.
See us about our plan for charging your
picture or your friends which-CostS You
Nothing.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
Teller on the Silver Question.

Denver, Colo, November Ex-senator
Henry NJ. Teller, of Colorado, who left
for Washington tonight, speaking Of the
effect upon the silver question the defeat
of Bryan will have, said they did not in
tend to abandon the silver question be-
cause Of the result of the election.
'The silver question is not dead" he
continued, land will be live question
in American politics for years to come,
and l am firmly of the opinion that we
will ultimately return to the bi-metallic
system-in my judgment, the only system
that can secure a stability Of prices and
equity between the creditor and the
debtor"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
Valuable Land for Sale.

| offer for sale ll9 acres of land, lying
on the headwaters of Clinch, five miles
east of Tazewell. Thirty or forty acres in
grass. About one.third cleared, balance
in timber The rich mineral belt Of Buck.
horn mountain runs through this land on
the northside. The land fronts on the
turnpike road For tetms and further
particulars apply to
j. FLOYD GILLESPIE,
Grafton, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-11-29
Valuable Property
For Sale.

Five lots and Store build
ing, Store room % X 80 feet.
-Four good dwelling rooms in
basement and six rooms up
stairs with small hall, will sell
for $1,000. Stock Of goods
$4,000, will sell at cost.
Three lots on North side
of street with small stable and
corn crib.
This is a splendid stand
to sell goods. Address
VIM. KEEL,
1923. If. GRAHAM, VA.