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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
COLONIAL FORCES
WIN A VICTORY.
Colonel Pitcher Carries the Day At Sun
nySid0.
CAPTURED A BOER CAMP
With Only Three Casualties Oh British Side
The Attack and Its Results Described
AS Brilliant SucceSs-'rhe Raid
Difficult 0ne-Picher 0Ccu-
pies Douglass Without
Opposition.

London, January 1.-The War Office
has received the following from Cape
Town under today'4 date
Colonel Pitcher reports through the
officer commanding at the Orange river
81 have completely defeated hostile
command at Sunnyslde laager this day,
January lst, taking the lager and forty
prisoners, besides the killed and wound
ed. Our casualties are two privates Kill
ed and Lieutenant Aidle wounded. Am
encampcd at Dover Farm, twenty miles
northwest of Belmont and ten miles from
Suunyside."
Belmont, Cape Colony, January "A
dispatch from the Associated Press report
at Dover Farm, dated January |, says
"a mounted force consisting of 100 Ca
nadians Of the Toronto Company and 2OO
Queensanders, commanded by Colonel
Richards, two guns and horse battery
under Major DE Rougemont, forty mount
eQ lDIHDlIN unitI I$lcul6lldIb hrohj "'N
200 of the Cornwall Light Infantry, the
whole commanded by Colonel Pitcher, left
Belmont yesterday at noon on march
westward, covering twenty miles before
sunset. The force encamped at Cook s
Farm, where the troops were welcomed
enthusiastically. At O'Clock this morn
ing, the force approached spot where
lager of the Beers was reported. Colo
mel Pitcher, OIL approaching the position
which was line Of strong kopjes, detach-
ed Major De Rougemont with the guns,
Torontos and mounted infantry to work
tie right, making turning movement
himself with the Queenslanders toward
the south position. The Beers left their
laager and opened fire, but the Queens
landers completing the movement the
laager was captured, with forty prisoners.
The British casualties were two men kill
ed, three wounded and one missing. The
whole force worked admirably. The two
men killed belonged to the Queensland
contingent"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Death of a Christian Lady.

On the 2Sth ult., Mrs. Francis A.
Whitley, wife of Mr.. E. L. Whitley,
died at her home, in North Tazeweli, af
ter brief illness with pneumonia. The
deceased was about sixty five years of
age, and sister of Messrs. J. p. and w.
O. Whitman. She was married to Mr.. f..
l.. Whitley in 1860. Since early girlhood
she was a consistent member of the NJ. E..
Church, South, and was noted for her
excellent Christian character.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church at North Ta2ewell on
the 29th ult, conducted by Rev. j. S.
French. The remains were then taken to
the old Whitley graveyard, at Mr.. G. Fl.
Peerys, and laid to rest.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

A telegram from Washington says that
several Democratic Senators will vote to
seat Quay rs Senator from Pennsylvania.
Among the Democrats who it is said will
vote that way are Daniel and Martin, from
Virginia.
1t is altogether amusing to read the &C.
static accounts of some of the Democratic
papers Of the abundant prosperity. that
prevails in their particular neighborhoods,
and then read the appeals to the people to
remove the party from power under whose
administration the blessings have come.
General p. Watt IIarln has announced
himself candidate for United States Sem
ator from Kentncky against ex-senator
Blackburn. This has thrown the Goebel-
ties into confusion. General Hardin
SAYS: ave must 50 act as to
make it clear that Goebelsm is not De-
mocracy."
Since Joe Bailey failed to he made leader
Of the Democrats in the House of Pepre'
sentatives, he has begun to wear plug
hat As he has discarded the slouch hat
we need not be surprised to hear Of his
wearing dress coat. The Populists, no
doubt, will regard him as deserter from
Jefiereonan simplicity.
The LynchhuFg News, Of the 2nd inst,
had an editorial which spoke in the most
complimentary terms of the American
diplomacy which has secured the sanction
of most of the leading governments of the
world to an "open door" policy for com.
merce in China. The News says Secretary
Hay took the iniative in the movement,
and that "Such an agreement will in.
sure the integrity of the Chinese empire
and open the whole field of the Orient to
commercial enterprise" Verify, the for.
eign policy of the present Administration
is being vindicated.
The Richmond Times, in its last Sun.
day edition, had detailed report OF the
business conditions in Virginia, made up
ofreports from correspondents from all
sections of the State. The reports are
preceded by a double column display
head, which reads as follows:
Everywhere in Virginia People Busy
and Happy. The Ring of the Anvil and
Whir of the Wheels make glad song Of
Prosperity. The Chinook Wind of Busi-
ness blows in every Hamlet and Gross
Road in the Land. New Enterprises at
work Everywhere. There has been a
marve!oGs uplift in Business in Every
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
FI,IPINOS SURRENDER.
Mrs. AuuIraldO Among Prisoners TAKEN
By Major March.

Manila January 1.-Aguinaldo's wife,
sisters and eighteen Filipinos have sur
rendered to Major March's battalion Of the
Thirty.tbird Infantry ct BontOc' province
OF that name.
Three Filipino officers also surrendered
to Major March, and the Fllipinos gave up
two Spanish and two American prisoners
Manila, January 1.-1O;3O p m'-Ine
first movement of general southern ad
vance occurred this morning, when two
battalions of the Thirty-ninth Infantry
landed and occupied Cabuyao' on tn'
southside of Lagunade Bay. Two amer
{ cans were killed and four were wounueo
|, Twenty-four of~the enemys cead we''
found in one house. One hundred ah'
fifty prisoners and four six-pound rapid p
fire guns were ca tured. ~
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Unfortunate and Fatal Accident.

A few days before Christmas Mr.. M.
H. UNI 4rdunk, agent of the Norfolk and
westerI Railway Company at Pounding
Mill, III Ithis county, was accidentally shot
by Winchester rifle in the hands Of Con-
ductmRice Irvin, and died on Christ
mas db fiom the wound. Mr.. Under
dunk lad handed the rifle to Mr.. Irwin
to * fnine, and when the latter under
took ) hand the gun back to Mr.. Under
dnus the trigger in some way hung in
Irsn Is clothing, the gun was discharged
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04

The gurboat Laguna de Bay, bomba
ed the town before the Decentralization o.
the troops from the cascoes, which Ngas
made under the euemy's shrapnel fire.
The enemy evacuated the place befor9 the
charging Americans, retieating to Santa
Rosa to which town they were puryued
Heavy fighting occurred along the ROAD to
Santa Rosa, which was occupied by the in
surgents retreating south toward Slang.
The Americans burned the country be-
tween and around Cabuyao. The gunboat
returned to Calamba for re-enforcelnents,
and thence came to Manila to fetch ammu'
ni.ion. She recently captured TWO OF the
enemys launches, one under the fire Of ar
tillery at CalanIba, and also four cascoes
loaded with rice. Other regiments are
mobiizing tonight at San Pedro Macau
am Pasig, preparatory to continuing '''
southern advance.
I'S'.''"' ,...a ;aa,l. .Daling q
thousand Filipinos who intended ~ ,l.,
acainst the Americans. Papers
found showing Il distribution of r
into districts and careful assign "c';' ~';''a ~
lea lers and followers. The prt :,,a
taken by the Americans on SMurS 49,.
now evident, alone prevented an iHa,
Tie provost marshal has requi - Mo
two more regiments he detailed .,J
protection of Manila. Three '''''
troops are now actually in the city
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Lead and Zinc.

From what we can learn most valuable
find in the way of lead and zinc has been
discovered on the land of MIR. w. NJ. Hurt,
one-half mile south of Cedar Bluff Station
Mr.. J. A. Tiller has been making develop
menls, and a cut made across the strata
dscloses very rich ore. The vein is
thought to be large one, and the lead
and zinc ore are, from analysis, very rich,
the lead being over eighty per cent metal
A party of gentlemen from Columbus
and Toledo, Ohio, have secured an option
on tie property, and, in company with
Mr.. Tiller, visited it last week. The party
from Ohio was composed of Messrs. Long,
WhittIesy, Gilbert, and Bebee, the latter
is State Auditor Of Ohio. We have been
shown specimens Of the ores, and know
they are of very fine quality. If the ore is
there in quantity, it will prove a very
valuable discovery for Tazewell county.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
W TAZEWEIID VA, THURSDAY, JANUARY A. 1900

and shot Underdunk in the knee. After
several days the attending physicians
found it necessary to amputate the in
jured leg, hoping that the operation
would save the unfortunate mans life;
but the effort was unavailing, and he
died as before stated on Christmas day.
The deceased was an excellent gentle
man AMI faithful employe of the railway
company. At one time he was assistant
agent at Tazewell, and was highly es-
teemed by all who knew him here
About six months ago he was married to
Miss Mollie McGraw, who was a student
at Tazewel College last year.
1t was very unfortunate accident, and
ought to teach persons the great danger
of handling firearms carelessly.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Homicide at Cedar Bluff.

On Christmas day a very unfortunate
shooting occurred at Cedar Bluff. A
young man by the name of Shade Ratlifi,
about nineteen or twenty years old, son
of Mr.. X. II. Ratliff, was at the store of
NJ. Nj. Hankins & Son, few hundred
Yards east of the railroad station. Two
Young men, brothers, by the name Of
Hess. were also at the stole. In some
way a difficulty arose between Ratllff
and the Hess brothers, but nothing Sc
rious resulted there. A short time there
after young Ratlif got upon, or was
starting to get upon his horse, with the
intention we are informed, of going to
Liberty Hill. The Hess boys we're then
on the railroad near the store, and one
OF them called to Ratliff, using some abus-
o I've ephithets. Rathff hitcbed his horse
o ana Started towards the Hess brothers,
a one Ct them in the meantime having
n ora"h apistol. We are told that Rat
v I'LL ap ached the men and grabbed the
10 PlS'C' -T ,ried to push it down or aside
LIE plslll was discharged, the bullet
entered be abdomen of Ratlilr, ranged
ooNA"a| and lodged in his hip. Drs
Williams oi Rlchands, Baylor of Ceda
Dlan ah'ot'Ciair, of Tazewel were aum
moned t'g'Ve the wounded man surgica
en- treatmen On Tuesday afternoon the,
undertoo to relieve the younr n,e.sa~bv
re, surgical 'eerrsei6n. The operation wa
lr. success TJy performed, but peritonitl
he had aifhiy set in, and tile patient die
zoo on Thuhav afternoon.
The 1 hro,bers were arrested an
ed prough'D town, and are now cOnfine
up III tue u nty Jail.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04

los, was terminated on Satur4 ;,.sI t ~
y 3itSs aSsd b,%t. ',,t Oh jury S. as long
, and teiious Ie, the un being
vioorolsly cAucted u A., Higgin
} botbam. whhad beei nl to per-
f,rr, tbat ktv becf Common
wealth s Atter ey, Barnes ~ lFpie, Esq,
was closely reAted to the accY ID.
Mr. Gillespe was tried NJ bI charge OF
mnrd.r in tb, first degree, fibr Hing Will
liam White the 18th of Sci Pteper, 1899,
at Springyille, in this count g. When the
,ase came up at the NOven Abe term, ana
tpe motion to bail the accu5 5edwas made,
| tile Commonwealth resisted he motion
for bail, and sufficient evidenC was given
to Justify the assertion, Ehh we then
made in the columns Of tbe REPUBLICAN'
that the killing had been fn self defense
Our opinion, then expressed, has been sus-
tained by the verdict Of the jury, which
was made up Of twelve excellent citizens OF
the county.
The prosecution, as We have said before,
was vigorously pushed by Mr.. Higginboth'
am, who made the strongest possible case
for the Commonwealth. The accused was
very ably defended by Messrs. Chapman
& Gillespie, Judge s. G. Graham, ii. G.
Anderson, ESQ.,, and Col. A. j. May
Though these gentlewen knew they had a
complete case of seIfKefense, they proceed
ed with all the skill and caution for which
they, as members Of the Tazewell bar, are
noted, in the management Ofthe case, from
start to finish.
The arguments were begun on Saturday
about noon. Mr.. HigginbOtham opened
and closed the case for the Commonwealth
Mr.. Anderson, judge Graham and Mr.
Chapman spoke for the defense, in the
order named. All the speeches were of
high order, discussing the law and the fact'
with a force that is rarely seen on such oc
casions.
At Il little after nine O'Clock at night, th'
case was given to the jury. In about fort,
minutes they returned to the court room
and announced they had been unable t.
agree upon verdict, Itseems that som
of the jury had been confused b.
the instructions, rs is too often the case
Judge Stuart sent the jury back, and a
about eleven O'Clock they returned, an
nouncing their verdict Of "not guilty"
The trial of this case was notable, because
of the extensive and Influential relation
ship of the accused, his extreme youth, an'
the devotion displayed by his young wife
who sat by his side nearly all the time dur
ing The trying ordeal through which h
was called to pass. The young wife brok
down when the verdict was reed, and tn
scene became very pathetic.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04

John E. Jackson, druggist, guarantees
every bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and will refund the money 10
anyone who is not satisfied after using
two thirds of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping cough
and is pleasant and safe to take. 1t pre-
vents any tendency of a cold to result in
nneumonia.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Services at the Baptist Church.

Rev. Willis L. Wayts, pastor, will preach
at the Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening. Morning theme: What We
Should Preach, from the Bible stand
point.
Evening theme: What Would Jesus Do?
Sunday School at 0:30 a. m.
Everybody is cordially inyited to attend
upon these services.
Church Business Meeting Saturday af'
ternoon at three o'clock. A full attend
ance of the members is expected.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Big BLAZE
IN TAZEWELL.
The Bluegrass Steam Laundry Entirely
Destroyed.
FIRE DISCOVERED At FOUR O'CLOCK.
1t Had Made Such Progress That No Part
Of The Property Could be Saved-LOsS
Covered BY Insurance.

On last Tuesday morning the town was
aroused by an alarm of fire. The bell of
the Methodist church was reached and
rung out the alarm. Those who heard
the bell and the cries of fire, when they
turned out from their beds found the air
bitter cold and the town brilliantly light
ell by blaze that was rapidly consum-
ing the old Seminary building, which was
occupied and used by the Bluegrass
Steam Laundry. The fire had progressed
4 to such an extent when discovered that
it was found impossible tC save the build
{ing or any of its contents. The first floor
was used by the laundry, the engine be-
ng in small room at the rear of the
Building. The second floor was occupied
10y Charles Thorn pson and family, and by
lizzie Brooks and her child. All the fix
ures and machinery Of the laundry were
onsumed, and considerable amount of
'otm longing to its customers.c % !
enc fleets OF the occupar "
n OOr were all d0S.>- -'0ye"'
- Is not known how or where the II
Originated, but it is supposed to ina
either resulted from a defective tiue
started in the engine room.
There was a small two story buildin
y which was 'ormerly part of the Semin
ry building, but had been moved to Il
north of the main building about ff
feet, fronting on Tazewell Avenue. II
flames from the main building were cor
municated to the small building and
was also entirely destroyed. No one o
,cupied the small building.
This fire demonstrated the great insu
lficiency of the water supply in that pa
lof the town. The hose was take
promptly to the scene, but the water SUI
ply was so small that the fire laddies Coul
do very little service. With good SUI
ply of water the small house could hay
been saved. If there had been stron
wind blowing from the North, South {
East there would have been great dangt
of other houses being burned. There wa
no wind blowing, and the danger wal
therefore, removed. The citizens of tina
part of the town should make a deman
upon the town authorities to supply ther
as speedily as possible with sufficient wal
er for fire protection. If it is necessary
the town should borrow money to do tn
work the coming Spring; and if it is ne
cessary to have legislation to issue bonds
our representative, Mr.. Moss, should b
urged to have the proper bill passed a
the present session of the Legislature.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Hnme For Holidays.

vi young ladies and gentlemen OF
IazeWejwho were off at school and came
LONE br the holidays were Miss Maggie
0AgE Ee and Messrs. Jake Gillespie, Fred
olS& KoL Crockett Rob Graham, Whar'
N N o Xeefie, Sam Bowen, Rop henry. 1n
Garnetl Smith and john st. Clair ln'
mos ofthem have returned to their re
anectivp c,lleons fk6-4%<-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
Notice..

We need money badly and desire TO
settle up onr last years business, and,
therefore, want every one who is indebt.
ed to us on old account to come forward
and settle at once.
DoDD & Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
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, 1900-01-04
D. B. Gillespie Acquittf

The trial of the case of the .
wealth VS.. d. b. Gillespie, whicl
the .reater part of the week befi
mo, vas terminated on SatGrd
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
VI. SEXTON Pres J.N. HARMAN. sec'y and Treas.
TazeweII Insurance Agency.
Fire, Life and Accident Insurance.
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS:
FIRST: Is Your Life and Property insured?
SECOND: Is Your Insurance Placed with US?
To Both Questions Ifnot, Why not?

To Both Questions not, Why not?
are prepared of the Best and Strongest Cmpa
write the VERY LOWEST rates
Responsible Companies We DO not claim
neither do claim be the Only
that know the Insurance Business but
BEST
Good Insurance We will write Insurance that
of full the the
do ha We Insurance
millions Office that has
Policy the history the Insurance World The old PHOENIX
established in 1892 las paid One Hundred Millions in ls
sued policy covering Millions of property the largest
record
placing Insurance have talk with U.s. We have hee2
ance years what talking alo
OF Good
p. O. Box Office first West OF Central lot
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-01-04
AFTER XMAS
WHAT?

g We hope that this year may be 4
@ the most prosperous year of your &
n life. Have you settled in your 8
= mind about all the good things 7
Y you hope to accomplish this
2 year? y
9 Did you make some "big" \
q 1900 resolutions like this: "Aint c
q going to buy any clothes til Sum- {
: mer; going to wear this old over &
Y coat remainder of winter; this J
= suit of underwear must last til \
g sp:.ng, or I'll fish out last sum- I
8 mer eft overs to tide me over?" 4
q 1t is none of our business to {
q know if you have made any such Z
= resolutions No business of ours !
' to say: "You need this or
2 that" We do not make it our
9 business to tell you; You have a
8 kind of yearly habit of feeling
q poor about lst Jan'y., that this {
7 is the best stole in South VIVA, ,
' for the Jan'y. poor man or any
q other man to trade at, who is y
@ striving to replenish purse just
@ returned from a Xmas jaunt.
a We tell you with all candor {
= that you can buy good goods
' here for less money than some
Y people are selling trash.
9 Makes no difference what
q dealers say about this being
q higher and that costing more.
= Not so here. Right now we are
selling a heavy storm overcoat
Cor men at $3.50. Somebody's
ten dollar overcoat for $500.
@ Our own "Harrisson's Choice"
d overcoat at $1,000 that is good
= enough for some stores to sell at
Y $500. Mems wool underwear
' $500 to $500 a suit, fit to wear
and to keep you warm. Good
Q shoes, good gloves, good rubber
q boots and over shoes.
0 After Xmas What? No
4 good warm clothes for little
Z money, or case of Pneumonia,
Y big doctors bills and loss Of time
from your labors?
! HARRISON &
! Gillespie Bros.
Y~~~~~~@>
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.

Chicago. ILL.,, Aug. 24-WHEAT-Wheat
opened quiet and easy today. September
u to &c lower at 741sc to 74c- The drop
of yesterdays buyers. Almost Immediate
", however, the market began to rally on
damage reports from the northwest. It
and growing in shock and that there was
a probability that many farmers might
not even save seed for next years. plant
commission houses, then local traders In
Guiding many who had gone short at the
opening, joined in and September ad-
On profit-talxing September reacted to
741zc. Receipts here were 430 cars, 30 OF
reported S12 cars against 1876 last week and
209 a year ago.
Under northwest buying and an active
demand from shorts, September later ral-
taking, closing strong, Aqssc higher at
CORN-Corn was quiet and easy under
the influence of rains and cooler weather
in the west. September opened &c lower
at 80 to 3S7sc and sold off to 3S5s03+c. Re-
ceiptS were 1873 cars.
The close was easy, September &c lower
OATSBusiness in the oats market was
october and selling September at 7zc diff
at 2lssc and sold to 211zc. Receipts were
PROVISIONS There was very little
trade in provisions early, but the tone was
firm Hogs were steady and there was a
ed 21kc higher at s1100 and sold to sf1-10;
September lard at Sc 727z, advancing to
ss.z71k. and September ribs unchanged at
s'iSI FiAxcash: asssa n. W, Sn; s. W., $40;
August. $40; September, $1.s7Q1-ss; Oc-
'oRS1i RYE2ugust. 5Oazc; September. 5ozc;
BARL.EY-Cash. s7@4sc
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
FOR A CHILD's DEATH
Kansas City Man Will Sue Lantry
Bros. for $5, 900 Damages.

Kansas City, Aug. 24.-Nathan Parker.
father of Bessie Parker, the 12-year-old
girl who was killed by rock from a
blast near Holmes Park, July 26, is
preparing to bring suit for $4,000 dam
ages against B. Lantry Sons, the quarry
men. Attorney w. T. JamiSon has
drawn up the petition and will file it in
a day or two. Holmes Park, where the
blasting was being done, is eighteen
miles south of Kansas City. Bessie
Parker, who lived in a house 900 feet
from the quarry, had gone out into the
yard to drive COW away from the door,
when a heavy rock thrown into the air
by blast fell with terrific force, tear
ing away the back of the little girls
head and killing her instantly
B. Langtry Sons, who are doing the
blasting at Holmes Park, have their
headquarters at Strong City, Kan. The
firm is a prominent one and is engaged
in quarrying extensively.