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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-15
The First Great Battle.
Continued from page 81

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Next comes Mr.. Warren for kindness
famed
In appreciation Of which the class
takes his name.
This strong leader led US mid crosses
and veNes
'Gainst an innumerable army of US
and Ms,
Which were fortified strong with walls
and towers,
And raised their sword-blades to the
42nd power.
We fought such detachments both day
and night,
And, needless TO say, we put ten thou
sand TO flight,
And figures and signs in strange ere
atoms,
In those queerly styled Simultaneous
equations.
Involution, evolution we sometimes
detected,
Radical Quadratics and Equations
Affected,
That Geometery is made up as we did
find,
BY lines to unite the points of the
mind,
Ellipses and circles, Quadrangles and
angles,
And all kinds of figures in curious
tangleS,
All these In our sleep were large
serpent demons,
Which appeared in our dreams like
dellrium tremens,
And every month our skill he tested,
BY examples compounded, redoubled
and twist, d,
Boiled down and SKINNED off and a
little more filled,
And then compressed and redoubly
distilled.
Our generals captaincy We did much
admire,
AS he led us on against volley and fire,
And brought us out conQuerors mid
the din and the rattle,
AS we fought 50 nobly our first great
battle.
Now we doailirm that we have been
bleSt,
BY DIR. Swartz, the Push Of the West,
Who is building up BroaddnS in way
that will last,
And by labor gains for us influence
vast,
And leads US on in the path he has
And with him we conquer Olympus
gods,
And tells usa story that Virgil relates
Concerning Aeneas, hero against
fate,
And that Juno on the Trojaps inflicted
strong blows,
Because some one mentioned the wart
on her nose,
And turned it of her great harass,
On stolen GanemedeS and the judg-
mcnt OF Paris.
.Eolus was good on the weather at
tricks,
A successor he has in our modern man
Hicks,
She seeing how Pallas the Greeks
could DER throw,
And she on the Trojans could not
make show,
For the Trojans had just from Sicily
set sail,
She repaired to King Eolus and on
him did prevail
To loose the chained winds and they
make a straight streak,
And overthrow all the Trojan's great
fleet.
gEneas isreScued from the Star-crowned
waves,
BY Neptune her brother at once is
saved,
And by Didoof Carthage histreatment
was kind,
Which gave him some ease for his grief.
stricken miad.
And it was tohim, an appreciated joy
To relate 10 Queen Dido the fall Of
great Troy.
And how he escaped to Mt. Ida's
strong hold,
Leaving wife behind, is pathetirally
told,
And she became enamored of Eneas's
charu,c
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-15
Tne I.arecAt I.cmon eroxe.

San Diego. Cal. has q lemon grove
covering 1000 acres. tits said to be the
largest in the world 1t was begun in
1890 with ITO acres-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-15

We have two new 14x24 wall tents
with poles, pegs and ropes complete for
sale cheap. WEST UNION GAs,Co.
3l.tT. West Onion, w Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-06-15

And the dictionary adds: The form
of insanity known as fo1ie alconlique
IS twice as frequent now as it was Is
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
compsuIon Stories for 1900.

The stories published In The Youths
Companion portray the manly and wo-
manly virtues with no sacrifice Of inter-
est or vitality, and they appeal to the
sympathies Of old and young alike. Dur
ing 1900 The Companion will offer special
series of stories-ainong them being
stories of Former Political Campaigns
and Adventures of Linemen.
Besides these there will be a score of
stories for girls by such writers as Sarah
Orne Jewett, Mary E. wilkins, Margaret
Deand, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. Edith
Wharton, Kate Chopin and Margaret
Sangster. There will be four serial
stories--"A Prairie Infants," by Eva
Wilder Brodhead; Running a Merry.
Co. Round" by Charles Adams; 1.-THE
Schoolhouse Farthest West" by g. A.
Stephens; and Gushing Brothers" by
Ray Stannard Baker. In addition there
will be two hundred other short stories
by the most gifted Of American writers
OF fiction.
All new subscribers will receive The
Companions new Calendar for 1900
suitable as an ornament for the prettiest
room in the house.
illustrated Announcement Number
containing full prospectus Of the volume
l
for 1900, will be sent free to any address
The YoUTH's COMPANION,
203 Columbus Avenue. Boston, Mass
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
CALL FOR DISTRICT CONVENTION .

The Republicans of the Ninth Congress
sional District of Virginia are hereby called
TO assemble in District Convention at the
City of Bristol, Va, on Thursday, the 9th
day of April, 1900, at 2 p. M, to elect two
Delegates and two Aternates to the Re-
publican National Convention, to be held
at Philadelphia, Pa, on the 10Th Of June
next, and for other purposes, and all
voters, without regard to past political
affiliations, who believe in Republican
principles and endorse the Republican
policy, are cordially invited to unite under
this call to participate in the selection of
Delegates and Alternates thereto.
The number of Delegates and Alternates
to be appointed by each City and County
of the District is, as given below, based
upon the vote for the Republican Electoral
Ticket in 1896
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Order Of Publication.

In the clerks Office Of
v the circuit court Of Tazewell county
January 3lst, 1900:
Mary A. Baugh, Complainant,
vs.. In chancery,
James Bandy, sheriff of Tazewell county,
Va, and as such administrator de boais
non of James p. Barnett, deceased,
Amanda Barnett, (nee Barnett,) Ham
Barnett, her husband, Catherine He'd.
rick, (nee Barnett,) Samuel Hedrick,
her husband, Mary Lambert, (nee Bar
nett, Margaret SHELTON, (nee Barnett,)
Silas Shelton, her husband, said defend
ants female descendants OF James p. Bar.
nett, deceased, and their husbands,
Louisa Turley, (nee Barnett Reese Tur.
ley, her husband, SalIie Barnett, widow
of Augustus Barnett, deceased, Augustus
Barnett, her son, an infant, John Bar
nett, Charles Barnett, james Barnett,
May Barnett, Kate Crutchheld, James
Crutchfeld, her husband, George Bar.
nett, Willie Barnett, and Adam Barnett,
heirs at law of Archibald Barnett, de-
ceased, NJ. Jane Barnett, in her own
right and as administrative OF Casper
Barnett, deceased, Samuel Barnett,
Elizabeth Barnett and Borden Barnett,
heirs at law Of Casper Barnett. deceased,
Jane Hall, (nee Barnett), Granyiil Hall,
her husband; Pauline Wilburn, (nee
Barnett), Milton Wilburn, her husband;
Urcy Thompson, infant daughter of
Elizabeth Thompson, Harve Thompson,
her farther; EyiIine Thompson, (nee
Barnett), Josiah Thompson, her hus-
band; Margaret Parker, (nee Barnett),
Frank Parker, her husband; Della
Crouch, (nee Barnett) Daniel Crouch,
her husband; Mary Iaago, (nee Baruett),
James Iaago, her husband.
Defendants.
The object of this suit is to enforce spe.
citic performance Of written contract
filed with compliments bill, executed and
delivered by James Barnett to Crockett
Stump whereby the said Barnett sold to
said Stump on the 25th day of April, 1854,
q certain tract or boundary of land in
Tazewell county, Va, on the head waters
of Clinch River, west of and near the dl.
vides of the waters of Clinch River and
Clear Fork, and to extract the legal title
from the heirs at law of James 2. Barnett,
deceased, and vest the same in the com.
plainsnt, a daughter and devisee Of said
Crockett Stump. And it appearing from
an affidavit on file in said office that Mary
Lambert, Margaret SHELTON, Sias SHELTON,
John Barnett, Charles Barnett and Borden
Barnett, Jane Hall, Granville Hall, Evil
line Thompson, Josiah Thomp-
son, Margaret Parker, Frank Parker
are non.residents of the State Of
Virginia, it is ordered that they appear
here within 10 days after due publication
of this order and do what may be necessary
to protect their interests in this suit, and
that copies hereof be posted as prescribed
by law.
A copy-Teste
II. BANE HARMAH, Clerk.
May, May & Smith, pa.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01

Iftroubled with rheumatism, give Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm trial. 1t will not
cost you a cent If it Goes no good. Ose
application will relieve the pain. 1t also
cures sprains and bruises in one.third the
time required by any other treatment.
Cuts, burns, frostbites, quinsey, pains in
the side and chest, glandular and other
swellings are quickly cured by applying it.
Every bottle warranted. Price, rs and
so cents at JAcKsoN's Drug Store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
4. &. Jackson

does good thing for our people here IN
taking the agency for the famous paint.
Devoe lead and zinc. - a
It is pure lead and zinc, full-measure,
lasts twice as long as lead and oil, and the
maker takes all risk Of it.
The maker dates from far back in COL
onial times-l754. The business has al
ways been successful, and is the largest In
the United States.
Devoe lead and zinc contains zinc
enough to keep the lead from chalklng,
and lead enough to keep the zinc from
peeling. 1t neither chalks nor peels, but
slowly wears out-why, even its gloss
lasts two or three years.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Order Of Publication.

TN the clerks office of the circuit court Of
1.-the county of Tazewell on the 3Oth day
of January, 1900.
j. A. Beasley, Plaintiff,
Against In chancery.
Matilda Beasley, Defendant
The object fthis suit is to obtain di.
vorce vinculo ndtrtmonii from the said
Matilda Beasley and to dissolve the bonds
of matrimony heretofore solemnized be-
tween the plaintiff and the defendant.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant Matilda Beasley
is not resident of the State of Virginia,
it is ordered that she do appear here with
in Is days after due publication hereof,
and do what may be necessary TO protect
her interest in this suit. And it is further
ordered that copy hereof be published
once week for four weeks in the Taze-
well REPUBLICAN and that copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house Of
this county.
A copy-Teste
Ii. BANE HARMAN, Clerk.
G. j. Barns, p. q.
NOTICE
To Matilda Beasley
Take notice that on Friday, the 10th
day of March, 1900, at the law Office of V.
L. Sexton, at Tazesell, Va, between the
hours of 6 a. N. and p. m. | will proceed
to take the dispositions of William Pack
and ais, to be read as evidence in my be-
half in a certain suit in chancery now
pending in the circuit court of Tazewell
county, Va, in which l am plaintiff and
you are defendant, and, if from any Cause
the taking of said dispositions be not COM
menced on that day, or, if commenced be
not completed, then the taking of same
shall be adjourned from time TO time and
place to place until same are completed.
]. A. BEAsLEY,
Per Counsel.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Porto Rice Bill Passed.

Washington, February 2S.-The battle
royal over the Porto Rican tariff bill end
ed in the House to-day in a sweeping VIC
tory for the Republicans. The bill,
amended as agreed upon at the confer
ence of Republicans on Monday night, go
as to reduce the tariff FROM % to Is per
cent. of the American tariff and limiting
its life to two years. was passed by vote
of l72 yeas to 16l nays.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS


Under the call Of Park Agnew, chair
man of the Republican party, for State
Convention to be held at Norfolk, Va, on
the 10th day of April, 1900. Tazewell
county will be entitled to send thirteen
delegates and six alternates.
Is it economy to buy &c C' printed
china set which will soon craze and look
nsightly. when you can buy Il set Of J &
g. Meakins genuine English seni.porce'
lain for the same money? We have them
fiom 81. 90 to $500. The best Of every
thing in China, Queensware, Glassware,
etc., at Boyer's.
Yesterday MAS fearfuly windy day,
the wind commenced to blow some hours
before daylight, and continued without
ceasing until late last night. No serious
damage was done. A small portion OF
the tin roof on the court house was blown
off, and We hear the same kind Of injury
Was done at the residence Of Colonel
May. A part of the roof of Fields War
ren's kitchen was blown down. We hear
that Mr.. Geo. w. Gillespie had several
apple and sugar trees torn up by the
roots.
The roll of pupils at Tazewell College ID
steadily and rapidly increasing. There
are now l22 pupil on the roll and the
cry is, ''stll they come"
The great advantages of TazewelI Col
lege for educational purposes have been
recently get forth so plainly and convinc'
ingy that there has been a phenomenal
increase in the number of pupils in the
past thirty days.
We publish in another column the call
of C. G. Lincoln, Republican District
Chairman, for District Convention to be
held at Bristol, OH the 9Th day Of April,
1900
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Tazewell, Va,
Feb. LIST, 1900

A. K. De Fluent, editor of the Journal,
Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for a number
of years from rheumatism in his right
shoulder and side. He says "My right
arm at times was entirely useless. ]
tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and was
surprised 10 receive relief almost immedi.
ately. The Pain Balm has been a CON
slant companion of mine ever since and
it never fails" For sale by JOHN Z
JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01

w ANTED-sEvRRAL BRIGHT AND HONEST
w persons to represent US as Managers
in this and close by counties. Salary 5000
a year and expenses. Straight, bona-ide,
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. 8, Chicago.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01

Nv mother suffered with chronic dlar'
rhoea for several months. She was at
tended by two physicians who at last pro
nounced her case hopeless. She procured
one 25.cent bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
five doses gave her permanent relief. |
take pleasure in recommending it as the
best on the market. -MRs. F. b, WATSON,
Aiken, Ala. Sold by JOHN Z. JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Notice !

Telephone subscribers add to your card
A.. ]. Steel, residence, 46.
X. A. Harman, office, 1875.
L. C. Wingo, residence, AZ.
G. G. LONG.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
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
best.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01

The County Committees are earnestly
requested to follow strictly the instructions
of the State Committee in the selection OF
the Delegates and Alternates.
BY order of the Committee.
&C. LINCOLN,
Chairman.
Stuart +. Lindsey,
Secretary pro tenn.
Marion, Va, Feb. p, 1900.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Tough Paint.

Zinc and grinding make Devoe wear
twice as long as lead and oil.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
V. L. DoDD,

J. B. BOYER.
Having purchased the interest of Mrs.
vi .Dodd in the business of Uodd & Co.,
l will continue the business at the same
stand and respectfully solicit q continu.
ance Of the patronage that was extended
to the old firm.
Very Respectfully,
]. B. BOYER
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Dissolution Mstiee.

The partnership heretofore existing be.
tween us under the name Of DoDD & Co
has been dissolved by Mrs. Dodd retiring
from the concern. We return thanks to
our patrons for their liberal support.
Respectfully,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
CHAPMAN
SAYS: -.....>

We are pleased to an
nounce the daily arrival
of the newest and best
quality of goods Of
every kind for Ladies
and Gentlemens wear.
We are anxious to
have your opinion OF
this new stock, and to
show you the new
things.
Come to spend some
hours looking, we want
you to see the effect Of
our three weeks Of care
full buying.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Notice | Notice |

have light bay mare, from seven to
ten years old, that came to my house in
this month, and as yet no owner has
claimed her. On proof of the ownership,
pay ing for feed and trouble and this ad.
vertisement the owner can get the mare.
BALLARD JONES.
Pocahontas, Va,
Feb, 10th, 1907.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01
Only One
In the
World.

% There's only one kind
Se of insurance in the
% world that is worthy of
% consideration-andt that's
90 the kind that is worth
% every dollar Of the full
% face value of your pol
% icy in cash-cash i'm
% mediately after the fire
90 not two months, nor
% six months after, but di-
% rectly after.
% If you haven't good
% insurance, you can get
90 it here-We sell the
% "Only One in the
90 World" that's the good.
! The IF. HURT
y Insurance
I Agency.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-01

The roll of pupils at Tazewell College is
steadily and rapidly increasing. There
are now l22 pupil on the roll and the
cry is, "still they come"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-07

adopt tights and abandon The pctticoat
altogether, the place of the latter being
taken by many frills OF silk placed on
the inside of the lower half OF the skirt.
When the pctticoat is retained, it is fitted
closely at the tor without paits or a
band. and all the decoration and hufliness
are confined to the part below the knee.
A pretty idea is TO cover the entire lin
ing of the skirt half way up with tiny
pinked ruiiles and shirrings or pufiings Of
taffcta.
The cut shows fine tailor made cos
tune of nickel gray satin cloth. The skirt
is so decorated rs to simulate three cross
ed tunics, each edged with stitching and
a band of white cloth The tight bodice
has a short basque and is adorned with
stitching and bands Of white cloth, which
outline plastron and trim the top of the
sleeves and the wrists. Two rows of
pearl buttons fasten the bodice, and there
is a single revcrs of white cloth with ap-
plications of ecru guipure. The turned
over collar is lined with white cloth. The
hat of nickel gray straw is trimmed with
drapery OF gray tuie, gray plumes and
pearl buckle. JUDIC CHoLLET.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-07
Local News.

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood,
invigorate the body by using DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. These famous little
pills act promptly. j. Frank Frazer,
Druggist, Elkton, Nd.
"A postal agent has laid of route for
the introduction OF the rural free delivery
in the upper end OF Queen Annes county.
H. Clark, Chauncey, Ca, says DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured him Of piles that
had afflicted him for twenty years. 1t is
also speedy cure for skin diseases. Be,
ware OF dangerous counterfeits. J. Frank
Frazer, Druggist, Elkton.
The amount of Kent county peoples
"investments' in the Baltimore Building
Association is estimated at 100000.
w. w. Mayhem, Merton, Wis, says,
81 consider One Minute Cough Cure a
most wonderful medicine, quick and safe. "
Is is the only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results. 1t cures coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis, grippe, whooping cough,
pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases.
Its early use prevents consumption. Child
rem always like it and mothers endorse it
J. Frank Frazer, Druggist, Elkton, Md.
Two perfectly formed petrified pears
found by Charles V. Turtle, Of Westminster,
in the root of treo in his garden. They
are white, with marble appearance, and
are perfect in form and size and quite
heavy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-07

material which is worn upon elegant oc-
casions as well rs upon ordinary ones y
well made cloth gown may have two or
three vests, cravatS, etc, which, used in
tcrchanscably, viii allow it to answer
many purposes.
Bouquets Of violctS arc still as much
worn as ever. Often they are artificial,
but are SO skiIlfully made as to appear
like nature. Natural flowers are, of
course, the more elegant for the corsa@e
especially for the street. A new idea is
to have the bodice bouquet of the same
variety as the flowers which trim the hat
The cut illustrates a gown of pastel
blue satin cloth. The skirt has three
graduated tunics, which are pointed in
front and lose themselves at the back
under a large box plat. The tunics are
edged with stitching and fold of yellow
silk. The tight bodice is trimmed with
tiny bands Of yellow silk arranged in
scallops, and the tops and wrists of the
sleeves are decorated in the same way.
The vest is of yellow silk laid in bias
plaits. with metal buttons down the
front. The cravat is of white tullc. The
hat of pastel blue grosgrain silk is trim
med with yellow irises.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-07

"I think DeWitt's Little Early Rsers
are the hest pills in She world,' ssys w.
E. Lake, Happy Creek, Va. They remove
all Instructions OF the liver and bowels, act
quickly aud never grippe. J. Frank Frazer,
Eikton, Md.
The 81, 1000, 900 mortgage given by
the Western Maryland Railroad to Balti-
more city is being filed in every county
through which the road runs.
Otto Korb, Grand Chancellor. X OF p,
Boonville, Ind, says, "DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve soothes she most delicate skin
and heals ulcers with certain and good
results" Cures piles and skin diseases.
Don't buy an imitation. J. Frank Frazer
Druggist, Elkton, Md.
--Euterprsing citizens Of Snow Hill,
have organized an improvement association
to secure more factories for the town.
j. l. Carson, Prothonotary, Washington,
Pa, Gays, 81 have found Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure an excellent remedy in case of stomach
trouble, and have derived great benefit
from its use." 1t digests what you eat
and can not fail to cure. J. Frank Frazer,
Druggist, Elkton, Md.
By proclamation OF Governor Smith,
next Wednesday April II, has been de-
signated as Arbor Day in Maryland.
w. II. Shipman, Beardsley, Mimi,
under oath, says he suffered from dyspepsia
for twenty-five years. Doctors and dieting
gave but little relief Finally he used
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and now eats what
he likes az much as he wants, and he feels
like new man. Ii digests what you eat.
j. +. Frazer, Druggist, Elkton.
The Delaware Telephone Company has
completed its line from Seaford to Easton,
via fredericksburg and Preston.
"No family can afford to be without
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t will stop d
cough and cure cold quicker than any
other medicine" writes G. w. Williams,
Sterling Run. Pa. Ii cures Group, bron-
ohitis and all throat and lung troubles and
prevents consumption. Pleasant and
harmless. j. Frank Frazer, Druggist,
Elkton, Md.
--Advices from Kent county are to the
effect that the prospects for good peach
crop were never better.
a g TO RIA.
Bears the n1@ Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss &xHZZzza
Ground for the new $4,000 school
building at Centreville, will BIO broken on
! April 10.