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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
MANY INSURGENTS KILLED.

Americans Rout an Attacking Party Near
Legaspi, Luzon.
Manila, (By Cable).-The insurgents have
suffered a heavy loss at Tabako, near
Legaspi, province OF Albay, Luzon. Two
hundred rifiemen aud 800 bolomen were
preparing to attack the town. and Capt. II.
simons with company ofthe Forty-seventh
Volunteer Regiment, advanced to meet
them, and killed many.
The insurgent leader, native priest, was
wounded and captured, after his horse had
been shot under him.
Three Americans were wounded.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
Tho New 90 Certificates.

Washington, (special). Assistant secre-
tary Nanderllp has given his approval to
the new designs for the S6 silver certificates,
treasury notes and United st@tos notes, and
some OF the new bills are expected TO make
their appearance ir few days.
The face OF the new bill will contain the
portrait OF an American Indian, who is
attired In full war trappings.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17

Keyser, W. Va. Especially Claude Ra-
venscroft, aged about 20 years, fell from a
b0-foot trestle at Hampshire mines, injuring
himself 30 seriously that he will die.
Thirteen freight cars were demolished In
q wreck on the West yirg inia Central Rail
way, at Blaine, caused by II broken wheel
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
DEADLY WORK OF LIGHTNING.
Woman shocltingly Burned and Three
Daughters Injured, Two Fatally.

Daughters Injured, Two Fatally.
Weston, w. Va, Especial. )-Lightning
struck the home OF William Heckett at
Good Hope, this county. One end OF the
house was entirely torn away. Mrs. Heckett
was terribly injured. The lightning seemed
to play around her feet till her legs were
burned 10 crisp, almost to the knees.
They will have TO be- amputated.
Mrs. Heckett was rendered unconscious
for seven hours. Three daughters in the
family were rendered unconscious and Sc
verely shocked, and one of them will die.
One of the others is so badly injured that
there is little hope OF her recovery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
Coming to IA Climax.

Washington, (speciaD.-It is authorita-
lively announced that until the pending is
sue relative to the payment OF the American
indemnity claims is settled to the satlsfac-
tion of the State Department, no United
States minister will attend at tho Turkish
capital, and Mr.. 6traus' leave OF absence will
remain, as 1t is now. indefinite as TO duration
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17

Four OF the strikers at the Bu'1on'
Mine who, 1t is alleged. led the no
Wilkes-B Barre, were arrested by She'ln
vey and his deputies. They were give
hearing before Alderman Chase, ana
mony was given by Superintendent sn
and others OF the officials and worSmen
were injured. Each OF the prlsonsn
held in $1,000 bail for court.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17

Now Orleans, (speoial.) The steamer
Monarch sailed for Cape Town, Africa, with
1900 mules, and the steamer Corinthia
cleared for the same port with l,45O mules,
all the animals being consigned to British
army Off icIals
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17

London, (By Cable). Replying to a ques-
zion, In the House OF Commons, the Finan-
cial socretary'to the Treasury, Mr.. Hanbury,
said the cost OF the war up TO March 81, was
E2s, $50, 900,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
Fire in Charlotte.

Charlotte, N. g., Especial, 1.-The fire which
broke out in the Merchants and Farmers
bonded warehouse was controlled with "A
loss of only $4,000; covered by insurance.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
OTIS GIVES UP TO MACARTHUR.
The Change of Commanders at Manila
Complimentary References.

Complimentary References.
Manila, (By Cable. 1.-The United States
transport Meade sailed for the United States
at flve O. clock Saturday afternoon with Major
General Otis and his two aides-de-camp on
board.
The warships In port fired major gen
erals salute as the steamer raised her anchor.
The governors launch left the palace at
four o'clock, carrying General Otis and GEN
eral MacArthur's staffs TO the Meade. Tho
Twentieth and Fourteenth Infantry, drawn
up ashore In front OF the city wall, presented
arms and the bands played "Auld Lang
Syne," while n shore battery saluted.
During the morning the Supreme Court
judges and many officers called at the palace
to bid farewell to General OTIS who kept at
work with his accustomed energy until the
moment Of leaving.
Since the beginning OF the insurrection
General Otis has kept at his desk from early
morning until midnight. He has never been
seen on the Luneta like the other officers,
and only two or three times has he been In
society, and these occasions were semi
official receptions. The General leaves the
army admirably organized, provisioned and
clothed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
nendHnrmIt IdentIlled.

As sequel to the finding oi ,!Is suo vvu' .oS
william Rorick In a shanty In LlA W,
last week, a mystery has been s9lssu ,,,,'
Elizabeth Ploof, OF Newberry, nus s.' ,'' h
that the dead man was her Dro'n1i h
whom she had not heard rom AZ, I,.o' !
years. Rorick was OF an eccentric yvSs1' Ssp
lion and lived alone in shan'y' Nny .,.n
dead body was found, letter w. M ,ou
Mrs. Ploof over four years ago. WA is,I'SI I'M
in pocket, and this led to the e'''''D
OF his Identity.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17

Washington, Especial. )--The order issued
by the War Department, relieving General
Otis OF the command OF the division OF the
Philippines and assigning General MacAr-
thur thereto, concludes as follows:
"0n completion OF the transfer OF the COM
mand, Major General Otis, accompanied by
his authorized aides, will repair TO San
Francisco, CAL, reporting upon arrival to the
Adjutant General United States army, for
the further orders of the Secretary OF War.
"Major General Otis is relieved from com
mand only in compliance with his own ex-
pressed wish. The President directs that
this order record his high appreciation of
that officers distinguished and successful
services In the Philippine Islands, In both
civil and military administration. They en-
title him to gratitude and honor from his
country.
[Signed.l "ELIHU RooT,
Secretary OF War"
General Macarthur, In addition to his
duties as division commander, will exercise
the authority OF military governor OF the
Philippine Islands.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17

Jury Disagreed in Pritls 'I' I,
Owing to the disagreement oIsno!s,;C ,,., Col
8. Pitts and Henry Pritts, OF FAYE" an ~
ty. will have to stand trlai asa q
charge OF moonshining. Inc" w.
over until October.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-17
KEYSTONE STAT
LATEST NEWS CLEANED rRor
Gus PARTS.
POLICEMAN DEFIES Cp

Claims He Was Ordered To r,..
American Flag Runaway Tr,,a
ed with Locomotive at Shamor,
Children Plead Guilty ofMurds. !,
burg, But We're Released ON. y y
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
Spots Bros.
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

The constant increase IN the value Of
money since Mr.. Bryans defeat in 1895
shows how much al fault that gentleman
was in his view, on the financial question.
The enormous growth in both the i'm.
port and export trade Of thu United
States proves conclusiveiy that the op.
position of he free tfa ers 10 a protec-
tive tariff was senseless. 1t looks like
Democracy manages to get on the wrong
side Of every great question that comes
before the Ameic people. This may
be caused by the Democracy being
forced to take positions opposite to those
held by the Republican party.
The Lynchburg News Of the 25th inst.
published another red-hot editorial in
favor of constitutional convention. In
part it says: People who haven't man
llness enough to cure conditions, ought
to have fOrtitude enough to endure them.
For our part we are for fight, and the
hottest kind of a fight. We believe the
people of Virginia are perfectly capable
of rescuing our government from the
hands of an office holding oligarchy and
OF framing a new constitution which will
insure honesty and economy in public
affairs If they are not, then let us go
on quietly and submit to being plundered
and misgoverned by inferior politicians
under confessedly vicious, corrupt and
profigate system" The News speaks
the truth about the conditions that exist
and the quality of men that are plumber
ing and misgoverning this Common
wealth, but is mistaken as to the cause.
1t is not the written Constitution that is
to blame but the constitution Of the DEM
ocratc party or leadership in Virginia.
The Democratic machine is a corrupt
and vicious office-holdng oligarchy which
owes its power to an Infamous election
law, which has been sustained by the
Democratic organization. The election
law is the root of the evil not our organ
c law. Brother News, strike with your
ak at the right place.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
Gracious Revival.

The protracted meeting which was be-
gun at the Methodist church at North
1azewell on Sunday the 18th inst, is still
in progress, and has developed into one OF
the most successful revivals of religion ever
known in Tazewell. 1t will be remember
ed that the meeting was started with the
quarterly meeting, which was held on the
18th and 18th insts. Since that time the
Rev. J. S. French, the pastor of the church,
has been laboring with great earnestness
and success for the upbuldlng Of the
church and the salvation Of souls. He
has held services each morning at ii
O'Clock and each night at 7:30. His ex-
pounding of the word of God has been ac-
companied with great power, and pro-
found spiritual imp ession has been made
upon the community. Revs. I. K. Handy
and d. A. Daughertv have been giving
Rev. French all the assistance they could
extend. and all the time they could spare
from their respective duties AS presiding
elder and preacher in charge Of the West
Tazewell circuit.
During the meeting there have been
about sixty professions of religion, ard
there are good many persons who are
yet anxious about their spiritual condi-
ton. When it is known that the congre'
cations that have attended have not been
large, perhaps not averaging one hundred
the results arr truly wonderful. This
perhaps, has been caused by the fact thai
those who have attended have been there
not from curiosity but from deep interest
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
Obituary..

Died, at her home, Banner Springs,
Kansas, on the 22nd of February, 1900,
Mrs. S. p. Davidson Mrs. Davidson was
the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth
Taylor. Her mother was a sister of Co..
Joseph Harrison, Of Tazewell, Va. Sep
tember 22nd, 1858, she was married to S.
p. Davidson, and in 1876 they moved to
Kansas, where they resided at the time OF
her death
Mrs. Davidson had been ia III hea tn for
three or four Yeas She was knewn as a
strong and beautiful Christian character.
She was greatly loved by all of her friends
and relatives in Tazewell who knew her
before her removal t. Kansas. 'She was
prepared she said TO die. She is in .heav-
en-" writes her bereaved husband. For
such there is no death, but transition
into fuller life May this comfort the
stricken family, and mag ali memory Of
the-nobIily Of her example be an inspira-
ton to all those who mourn her loss.
A FRIEND.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29

replied that he did not consider 1t law
full. and was surprised to know that Mr..
Denny had come here armed. Denny
denied having made such a statement,
and said that he did not come armed.
Campbe insisted that he had made the
statement. Both men were very much
excited and spoke with vehemence, and
with arms shaking commenced to adj
vance toward each other. The court
room was crowded and the audience
evidently thought fight was on and
made a mad rush for the doors and win
dows, people falling over each other IN
their efforts to get out of the room. Sew
eral policemen and deputy sherifis were
crying for order, and Judge Moore was
bringing his gavel down with terrific force
and urging the people to take Their seats
After five or ten minutes of the most eX-
citing scenes since the assassination,
quiet was restored.
Colonel Campbell then arose and apol-
ogized to Denny and to the court Colo
mel Denny replying in a very happy
speech. On inspection of the record 1t
was found that Colonel Campbell had
misconstrued Colonel Denny's state
ment
Ex-Governor Brown in speech asked
the court to adjourn and give the peo-
pie time to cool off, stating that it was
only by the GOODNESS of several officers
and people around him that dozens Of
people were not killed. He further said
that it was not that he feared any vio-
lence, but he only spoke for the protec'
ton of his client. County Attorney POls-
grove objected to adjOurning, stating
that it would be an admission that the
court was unable to protect the prisoner,
and insisted npOn resuming the ques
tioning of Golden.
Colonel Denny agreel with Polsgrove
At the conclusion of the examination
of Golden, the Commonwealth rested its
case.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
Deaths Among the CoIOred People
JAMES c. SMITH.

On Friday morning, little after four
O'Clock, James G. Smith, one Of the most
highly respected colored citizens OF the
county, and, perhaps, the oldest man in
Tazewell died at his home OH Cllnch River,
about five miles west of town. lie was
born i'll Granger county, North Carolina,
on the l4th day of June, 1901, and would
consequently have been ninety six years
old if he had lived to see the next annlver-
sary of his birthday. He moved from
North Carolina 20 Tennessee with his old
master, Capt Sterling Smith. lie came to
Tazewel about 1850 with Col. Robert
Smith, who was his master until the slaves
were made free as a result Of the Civil
War. Since 1850 he has lived in the
county, always respected as a bondman
and freeman. lie was cOlored man OF
the old school, of excellent manner and
courteous bearing. On Sunday he was
buried near his home, the funeral and
burial being largely attended. Peace &c
the ashes of "Uncle Jim," whom we knew
wei! and respected from our childhood tC
this hour.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

1t looks like the machine will oppose a
constitutional convention. Perhaps it has
concluded that the more lliterate votes
that are cast the more the majority of the
machine can be enlarged by stealing votes.
If the machine does turn against the con-
vention that will be the reason.
There are some Democratic papers in
the country that declare their party will
have good chance to win the Presiden-
cy at the approaching election. They
must be presuming largely on the igno-
rance and fckleness of the masses of the
American people. What has Democra'
cy done in recent years that entities it to
the confidence and support of the people ?
1t looks very much like the Democratic
party is trying to cruelty Governor Tyler.
The Democratic papers and leaders are
trying to place the blame for the double
lynching at Emporia, Va, on last Satur-
day upon him. The fact is, that the blame
rests upon the local Democratic authori-
ties, the county judge and the sheriff, and
to the mob spirit that has been growing IN
this State for some years.
A number of the Democratic papers
in Virginia that are now much excited
over the fact that the State is being run
by a machine, an oligarchy an office
holders despotsm. These are a few of
the unsavory names they give to the cor.
rupt ring of which Senator Martin is
the boss. Cur Democratic contempora'
ries, however, seem to rest satisfied after
they have severely criticised the ring,
and when election times roll around they
march up to the support of the machine.
A Washington correspondent of the
Roanoke World, under date of 26th inst,
writes that paper: "The case Of Gener.
al Walker against Congressman Rhea,
involving the title to the seat from the
Ninth Virginia district, is likely to be re-
ported from the Committee on Elections
to the House within few days, and it
is believed the report of the committee
will be in favor of Gen. Walker" The
Republicans of this district will be glad
when the report is made, and know that
General Walker should be seated.
The Staunton News (Democratic), speak
ing of the seating of DR.. r. A. Wise in
Congress as the representative Of the Sec
ond Virginia District, says "With
partisan aud one-sided election law, Re.
publicans outside the State conclude that
it was intended to make Democratic ma
jorities, no matter how the votes are cast"
Every sensible man in the state also knows
that the election law was intended for such
purposes and that the intentions and pur.
poses have been fully accomplished. The
Democratic majorities in Virginia are fruits
of the Walton law, and it is right that
honest men in all parts of the Union
should so conclude. If the Democratic
majorities have not been founded on
fraud, why will the party refuse to enact
an honest election law, by which fair
expression of the will of the people can be
obtained
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
GOLDEN DRUNK OR BRIBEO.
Wife of Star Witness in Kentucky Mud
die Would not Believe Him on Oath.

Louisville, March 27.-Capt. Horn, a
nephew of Mrs. F. Whorton Golden,
whose husband is chief witness against
the accused Republicans, received let
ter from Mrs. Golden today in which
she says Golden must have been drunk
or bribed when he swore to what he did.
She tells him to inform Powers that
Golden's testimony can be thrown out;
that she would not believe him or Frank
Cecil on oath.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29

and Mrs. J ID. Estill of Lexington, Va.
For nearly half a century Mrs. Graham
had been devoted and useful member of
the church.
On Tuesday at 1l:30 a, m, funeral SER
vices were held in the Presbyterian church
at this place, conducted by Rev. Thomas
Mowbray, assisted by Rev. j. f. Wool,
which services were attended by number
of the relatives and friends of the deceas'
ed. At the conclusion of the services at
the church the remains were taken to the
Harrison cemetery and buried by the side
of her husband.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
Mrs. ]. Floyd Gillespie.

After painful, protracted and hopeless
illness Mrs. J. Floyd Gillespie died at her
home, on the head Of Clear Fork, last Sat
urday morning, between four and five
O'Clock. Sic had been a great sufferer,
and for many weeks her death had been
anticipated Mrs. Gillespie was daugh'
ter of the late Mrs Nancy Peery, by her
first marriage. She was about sixty years
Old and a member OF the NJ. E. Church
She is survived by her husband, sever
sons and four daughters, ore Of her sons
Mr.. j. B. +. Gillespie, being resident Of
our town. On Sunday afternoon services
were held at three O'Clock at the residence
of the deceased, conducted by Rev. Sam
uel Austin, of Five Oaks. The remains
were then taken to Mount Olive cemetery
at Grafton, for interment.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
PANIC IN The COURT ROOM.
Exciting Scenes at the Hearing of the
Powers Case.

Frankfort, Ky, March 2G. The most
thrilling event of the examining trial OF
Reooblican Secretary Of State Caleb Pow
ers occurred this afternoon shortly after
8 O'Clock, and for few minutes it looked
as if serious trouble could not be pre-
vented. Colonel George Denny, for the
defendant, in an argument upon the com
potency of a question, said:
ut is perfectly lawful for people tC
come here, and to come armed. | came
here several times myself"
He was referring to the crowd thai
was present at the mass meeting held IL
the State House yard just prior to Gov
ernor Goebels assassination.
Colonel Campbell, for The prosecution
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
Municipal Ticket.

On last Saturday afternoon some OF
the citizens of the town met in the town
hall for the purpose of selecting ticket
for MAYOR. Councilmen and Recorder for
the next year The meeting had been
called to assubla IN he 20 Irl.house,
but as county court wa IN session it
had to be held in the town hall. The
following ticket wa@ selected For May
or, Y. l.. Sexton. For Councimen. Geo.
W. Gille4pie, j. N. Harpnan, o. q.
Emschweller. II. Z. Hsrman, and j. I.
Heldre F. Recori.r | g. Dodd.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29

All doctors tod Renlck Hamilton, Of
West jefferson, o., after suffering lS
months from Rectal Flstula, he would die
unless costly operation was performed;
but he cured hmeelf with Bucklen's Arnics
Sqlye. the best in the World. Sureet Pile
cure on Earth. 25c a box, at JOHN Z.
JIcKsoS's Drug Store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-03-29
WORK OF GRIM DESTROYER.
Many Deaths in County and Town During
The Past Week.
d. b. GREEVER.

d. B. Greever was born in Washington
county, Virginia, OH the first day of Janu'
ary, 1903, and died a, his home in Burke's
Garden on the 23rd of March, 1900. His
parents moved to Burke's Garden when
he was very small boy, six or seven years
old, and he lived and died on the farm
where they first settled. In his early life
he was a school teacher, and one of the
ministers who conducted his funeral SER
vices OH last Saturday refer ed to the fact
that he went to school to the deceased
sixtv-two years ago this winter.
As would be supposed from the fact OF
his great age, he was a man of remarkable
strength AMI energy. He was self'reliant
man and attended to his own affairs al
most to the day Of his death. A week be-
fore he died, he rode four miles to the
post office and returned on horseback. On
his way home that day, his horse became
frightened at dog and ran away with
him, running several hundred yards be-
fore the old man succeeded in stopping
him. 1t is thought that his death was
largely the result of this accident, for he
seemed very much exhausted and seemed
to have sustained a severe nervous shock
In getting off his horse at home he fell,
but did not appear to be much hurt lie
was out the next day, but was confined to
his bed after that day.
He was known as a man of the most ex-
act business methods. 1t was said of him
that he would ride across Burke's Garden,
even in the last years Of his life, to pay
man five cents, if he owed him. He ex-
pected others to be equally prompt with
him.
He was remarkably we'll informed for
man of his age aud was greatly interested
in the new problems of the past two years.
He never lost his interest in either public
affairs or in the more personal matters Of
every day life.
He joined the Lutheran church fOrty-six
years ago and was q consistent member
until his death. In him has passed away
one of the oldest men in the county, ole
who linked the present to the past, the al
most forgotten past, and the stern days OF
his childhood somehow seem farther away
than before. When his father moved to
Burke's Garden there were only about ten
| families living In the place, and every man
in the neighborhood met the rev corners
over the mountains and helped them to
get their wagons across. Roads, there
were none, and the wagons were brought
down the mountain with saplings dragging
behind to hold them back.
AS these old men are gathered to their
fathers, we are made to realize more fully
that we live in another age and that the
burdens they are laying down are laid
down forever, and that the duties which
are ours are of more complex and far
reaching nature. May we be as faithful as
they have been