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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15
Are Your Taxes Paid9

The Everett Times prints the fol
lowing good resume Of the operations
OF the delinquency law of the state:
"The legislature of 1897 passed Law
giving all persons who were delinquen,
in their taxes prior to the year of 1896
until December 1899 to pay up. In
case OF failure to pay by that time
the holder of tax certificate was
authorized to go into court and FORE
close upon the property exactly the
same as he would proceed to foreclose
mortgage.
"The legislature of 1899 extended
the time to December 1900, which
means that next December all persons
who have not paid their taxes for 1896
and prior years may expect foreclosure
proceedings to be commenced against
them providing that their tax certif-
Gates are held by private parties or
corporations. If the county is the
holder of said certificates the county
treasurer must institute foreclosure
proceedings not later than June /,
1901.
"The law provides that those who
are delinquent in the payment of
their taxes after 1896 shall be proceed
ed against on the 1st of June three
years after the date of delinquency
providing the tax certificates have
been sold by the county and also in
June if the county is still the owner
of the delinquent certificates.
"All the delinquent taxes bear inter-
est at the rate of Is per cent from the
date of delinquency until paid so that
investigators get big return on their
money when they buy tax certificates.
"When foreclosure has once been
carried to successful termination
and deed passes to the holder of a
tax certificate there is no redemption
of the property. The title of the new
owner is just as perfect as though he
had bought the property at Sheriffs
sale.
Property owners all over the coun-
try who have taken advantage of the
lax tax laws had better waken up else
they will find themselves without any
property upon which to pay taxes in
the near future. No time will be lost
in foreclosing on desirable lots or farm
lands. Even if these tax certificates
do bear Is per cent interest, the own
ers of the certificates would prefer to
have absolute title 10 lots or land
rather than ;icn upon the same.
"The Times has sought to explain
the law fully so that those who have
not paid their taxes for several years
past may be placed upon their guard
and not lose their property. Only a
little over six months remain in which
those who have not paid their taxes
for 1896 and prior years may avoid
foreclosure proceedings by paying up.
at is just as good for the county to
sell the certificates of delinquency as
to have the taxes paid direct to the
county treasurer. The county gets its
money and that is all it is after.
"It is impossible tor an investor in
delinquency certificates to lose be.
cause in case of mistake the county
is bound to return his money, with 6
per cent interest, for the time the
county has had use of it.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15


Last fall l sprained my left hip
while handling some heavy boxes.
The doctor I called on said at first it
was 4 slit strain and would soon be
we'll, but it grew worse and the doctor
then said I had rheumatism. Il con-
tinued to grow worse and could hard
" get around to work. / went % .
drug store and the druggist recon-
mended me to try Chamberlsin's Pain
Balm. I tried il and one half Of y 50
cent bottle cured me entirely. nov
recommend il to al my friends. II. a.
BABcocK, Erie. Pa. It is for sale BY
G. ". Dunbar.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

rnELTON LODGE, NO. 62.-
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Regular meeting every Wednesday evening
7SOr. NJ. in the Odd Fellow Hail. Shelton
Wash. All members in goodstanding, cordially
invited to attend.
+. {. WILEY, L. >. MohkiSoN
NJ q r. Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

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Meets in I. o. o. r. Hall. on 2nd ana 4tn Tues
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

>,,ELCOME CHAPTER, NO 40.
w ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Meets every Saturday after Full moon OF each
month. ALI members in good standing are
made welcome.
MAGGIE HILTON, Z. u. FOOL
Worthy MatrOn. Sec.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

CAHAwAMIsH LODGE NO. H.
y 10. G. T.
Meets every Saturday evening ct 5:~ IN S tnS
I. q. @. 4, Hall. Visiting Members IN 8O0u
Standing are made welcome.
CHAs FISK, c. T. PARRY JONES' = ?.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15
Society Cards.

FIRST rMETHoDIsT-EPIsCoP OPAL CHURCH.
Preaching every Sabbath at II O'Clock A. N.
and 7:3O p NJ Sabbath School at I2:l5 A. NJ.
Prayer meeting at 1880 P. N. every Thursday
Everybody is invited to attend. Seats free.
REV. w. B. MCMILLIN, Pastor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

l. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. !,
Meets every lst. and Srd Tuesday at MasoHlc y.
Hall, shelton. Visiting neighbCls c0rolaly IN
vited to camp with us. y D. WvvD, C,,
AL J. Munson, Clerk. OOnsua
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

c E. Cross Post No. 90, G. A. B.
Meets In Shorter's hall first and third Friday
nights of each month. Comrades are cordially
invited to visit and join.
l. w. WOODS, JOHN oEi1,
Adjutant. COmmanoer
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

DACIFIC LODGE, NO. g..
K. OF p.
Meets the first and third Friday. evenings OF
OF each month at the Masonic Hall. V1sitlD
Knights cordially invited to attend.
l.. l.. HUNTER. =. Shldh'
K. of Il. & s. C.C.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-06-15

Mt. i.ORIAH LODGE. No.. IL,
M F.&A NJ.
. OCULAR Communications. Saturday eve
n On or before the full OF the Moon. cor
dial Invitation is given to all brethren in good
standing. Masonic Hall, Shelton, w. y.
Nj. BEACH W. NJ. w. H. MAXWELL, Sec
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pJBY REBEKAH LODGE, No75.
n 10. o. f..
Meets every End and 4th Friday evening IN odd ad
sisters are cordially invited to attend. Social
session on Third Friday evenings. :, -
Fila NORToN. Sec. HXLEN FORREST, N. y
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03

likelv to be demanded before the Powers
open negotiations, the principal changes
being the abolition OF ransoms and other
measures introduced in open violation
of several treaties.
Twenty arrests were made among Mus
sumans yesterday, mostly officials VINO
belong to the young Turkish party, and
are said to hold advanced ideas. 1t is
presumed they will be sent out OF the
country on missions which will amount
to virtual banishment.
Washington, d. c., April 29.-lt Is
true an effort was made by the Porte
to pay the American claim under cover
of an order for warship. The Govern
ment has no warships for sale, and is
not authorized to build any for foreign
order. There is no warrant for entering
into an arrangement with private ship
building concern for the collection OF an
international obligation in the manner
proposed.
Any shipbuider accepting an order
from Turkey would probably require
guarantee from the United States Gov
ernment, and the transaction might re
suit in the assumption of an obligation
as much larger tLan the original claims
as the price Of baltleship exceeds the
$500 The scheme would he an utter
failure so far as secret payment was
concerned, for under our open methods
of business the transaction would have
to be a matter of official record.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
FIVE ARE ARaAlGEE0
And Plead Not Guilty of the Murder
of GOebeI.

Frankfort. Ky, April 30.-When the
Circuit Court convened at 2p. M, to-
day Caleb Powers, John Davis, Harlan
Whitaker, W. H. Culton and "Tallow
Dick" Combs were arraigned ON motion
of the Commonwealth, charged with
completely in the Goebel murder. Judge
Cannill overruiel motion to take up
the motion for change of venue in adj
vance of arraignment.
Combs and Whitaker were first ar
raigned and each entered a plea of not
guilty. All of the defendants were
brought into court and arralgned. All
of them entered pleas Of not guilty.
The defense rendered pardons granted
to Powers and Davis by Governor Tay-
lor, and this was followed by motion
to dismiss. The motion was Overruled.
The grand jury reported at three
O'Clock. No additional indictments we e
made public. The report says a num-
Der of parties summoned as witnesses
refused to appear and give testimony
before that body, and recommends that
they be punished for contempt, but the
report does not make public their
names.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
A CHANGE OF VENUE
For Five Defendants in GOebe Assassin
alton Case,

Frankfort, KY, Nay AFTER hearing
the testimony OF about 40 witnesses and
brief arguments by counsel for both the
prosecution and the defense, Judge Can.
trill granted the petition of five of the de-
PENDANTS charged with completely in the
Goebel assassination, for change Ot venue.
Those who joined III the petition were Re-
publican Secretary of State Caleb Powers,
Captain John W. Davis, Henry +. YouI'
sey, Harand Whitaker and Richard
Combs, colored.
The attorneys failed to agree upon what
county the cases shall be taken to. The
defense suggested Bourbon county, where
the next court begins on the second Mon
day in June The prosecution objected ON
statutory grounds, and suggested instead
a special tenn of court IN either Woodford
or Scott counties for the trials. Judge
Cantrill took the matter under adyisement,
and will decide tomorrow.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
TAYLOR RETURNS TO KENTUCKY.
Ready to Face an Indictment If One Has
Been Found.

Lexington, KY, April 30.-Governor
w. S. Taylor passed through here today
from Washington on the way to Frankfort.
He was met by a large number of leading
at the station. He said he re-
turned TO silence the rumOrs that he was
endeavOrng to escape Indictment. His
friends insist that these rumOrs were start
ed by some one who took advantage OF
his absence. After learning whether there
is an Indictment against him he will return
to Washington. His wife accompanied
him. He is looking well, and appreciated
the fact that his friends met him. A num-
Der of Lexington residents will 20 to
Frankfort tonight to aid him in any way
In their power.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
A STREET DUEL.
A Jacksonville Editor and Council
man Shoot Each other.

jacksonville, Fla, May lin a street
duel in front of the government build
ing at $40 O'Clock this morning between
ex stale Senator A. NJ. Williamson, ed
itor of the Florida journal, and &. w.
Stansell, City Councilman, the latter
was seriously and the former painfully
injured Stansell opened the firing,
sending four shots at Williamson, only
one of which took effect Williamson
then drew his revolver and fired twice
at Stansell, who was running of from
him. The first shot missed, but the Sec
ond struck him in the middle of the
back. Tie wound is serious one, but
SLansell's physicians IAN ot state yet
whether 1t will prove fatal or not.
The shooting grew ont of All ediior'ai
in Williamson r paper staurg That San
Sell had been bought by the Plant Nys-
tenn for 1000 for his influence in the
CITY Council. Both men are prominent
in State and county politics, Williamson
having at one time represented Gurus
county III the STATE legislature. inrre
il considerable tXclieutn, atnu"g tnt
friends of LUh parlIr~ bn u"tnlnG -.
riOus Ii likely 10 result.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
CHINESE IN PHILIPPINES.
Additional Restrictions Regarding Their
immigration.

Manila, May l.-MajOr General OTIS has
issued an order which will have the effect
of stopping the evasions of the Chinese im-
migration laws. Instead of the certificate
of former residences issued by American
consuls at Chinese ports, the Chinese de-
string to enter the country must, besides
proving former residences, prove that they
still have property or domestic interests IN
the Philippines. Hitherto a surprisingly
large number have been arriving upon
consular certificates.
Another order making changes IN the
Spanish criminal procedure has been is
sued, giving an accused person the rights
of habeas corpus, of being confronted with
witnesses against himself, of open trial, Of
exempting the accused from testlfylng
against himself, establishing the American
system of bail and pleading, and abolish
ing the priests exemption fom trial toy
civil courts for crimes and misdemeanors.
These are the only changes Immediately
desirable. A revision of the code is lett
for the commission.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
S. ". VIRGINIA
LOCAL ITEMS.
WHAT HAS RECENTLY TRANSFERRED
IN THE COUNTIES OF THIS
SECTION.

A mild case of smallpox was discovered
at Pulaski on last Friday afternoon. The
afflicted person is negro man and was
employed at the Pulaski Iron Furnace.
Capt. James Harvey, Superintendent of
the Virginia Mining Company, at Gossan,
the present terminus of the North Caro-
lima branch of the Norfolk and Western
Railway, in Carroll county, Va, died at
that place, on last Sunday night. The
cause of his death was congestion of the
lungs. His family resides at Phoenixville,
Pa.
The Hotel Lee, one of the largest build
ings in the CITY of Roanoke, was gutted by
fire early Monday morning. Fifty rooms
were occupied, but not life was lost. The
hotel and furniture were owned by the
Roanoke Realty Company, and insured
for $4,000 Exactly how the fire origin
ated is not known, but it is supposed that
rats and matches are responsible for the
conhagraton.
movement has been started for the
purpose of establishing commodious pub
lie hospital at Bristol. Hon. Charles A.
Schieren, ex.Mayor, of Brooklyn, n. Y,
has written Rev. Burleigh, pastor of the
Christian Church, at Bristol, proposing to
give 81 ,00U for a hospital, and adds that
he would do even more if such an institu.
ton could be had. Such an institution
would be a great convenience to the peo-
pie of Southwest Virginia.
The Toms Greek mines in Wise county,
have been on fire since Friday afternoon,
and as result two men, John Humph-
reys, of Ironton, Ohio, and - Thomp-
son, of Radford Va, are dead. Their
bodies were recoved and sent to their Ie-
specive homes. The fire was caused 10y
miner touching his lamp to a large pile
Of saw dust which was used as packing in
the mine. 1t was thought that another
man was somewhere in the mine, but this
belief has been dispeed, as it is now
known that there were only two who did
not escape. The fire is now under control,
and work will he resumed in few days it
is thought.
Arthur n Derr, Lyuchburg lawyer,
charged with the embezzltment of about
SAG. .00O belonging To his deceased brOrhtr's
estate was on last Friday nj Roanoke zen
fenced to three }ta's in the penilentiary
This case ls one Of the most remarkable
ones on the records Of the courts IN South.
west Virginia Derr was arrested in Wa-h.
ington and taken to Lynchbnrg for uiaI.
Appearing in court thers as attorney IN hi-
own behalf, and after some time succeeded
IN having his case transferred To Roanoke.
Several months ago he Was brought up
upon one indictment and discharged upon
it, but was held to answer others He
then discharged the counsel appointed by
the Roanoke courts and took the case into
his own hands. He conducted his ca-e
with great ability, but the court decided
against him, fixing his sentence at three
wears in the penllentiary.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
PATERN0 A CAPTIVE.
Wheaton's Men Bring in Former Presi-
dent of Aguinaldo' Cabinet.

Manila, April 3O.-Major. General Lloyd
Wheaton reports that Senior Palermo, the
former president of the so.caled Cabinet
was captured in the mountains near Trlni-
dad, Province of Benguot, April %. Pater'
no recently, through relatives in Manila,
requested and received permission to enter
the American lines, but failed to appear.
His relatives explained that he had heen
sick a long time, and was an invalid. He
was brought to San Fernando on a litter
ambulance by soldiers of the 18th Regl-
ment.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
TURKEY SCORNS OUR DEMAND.
Sudden Reputation of Americas Claim
for Indemnity.

ConstantiDople. April 29.-The Sultan
has practically repudlated the $9O,OOO
indemnity claim of the American mis-
sionaries, and the chances are good that
the United States will have to make
stronger presentation of its case than
was contained in the diplomatic note
presented to the Porte by Captain Gis'
com.
The Sultan has been informed that the
United States has no desire to secure
the payment of the debt through such
roundabout means as the purchase OF
cruiser of which the American Govern
ment has none to sell and no means OF
building, according to the reply sent
here. This is interpreted to mean that
the United States will insist on having
the money direct.
The vari u, Embassies to-day ex-
changed views on tie question OF In
creased duties. Certain concessions are
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
THE eOER COMMISSIONERS.
Their Plan of Campaign In the United
States.

Washington, April 90.-It can be
stated that the persOns composing the
Boer delegation who are about 10 sai
from Europe for the United States this
week will not be denied access to the
Secretary of State when they reach Wash
ington. They will be received as Indl-
viduals, just as was Mr.. Montague White,
but with the distinct understanding they
are not recognized officially as a Boer
delegation. In other words, Secretary
HAY will treat them exactly as he would
treat any distinguished visitor from
abroad, without regard to nationality,
but will not admit their competence TO
enter into any negotiations with the
State Department.
1t is believed that the prospective visit
ors thoroughly understand the conditions
under which they will be received, and
that they, instead of directing their ef-
forts upon the government in Washing
ton, will rather seek to influence it
through the American peOp'e by mesns
of an active Boer propaganda.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

w. s. Hamilton has been nominated by
The Rheaites for the position Of Common.
wealth's Attorney of Bristol, Va. This
honor was conferred upon him for the
part he played in the Walker. Rhea con.
test.
The people are very much impressed
with the belief that any necessary changes
in the State Constitution can be made BY
amendments submitted to the voters, and
the expense and danger Of making a new
constitution avoided.
1t is reported that late cold weather
has seriously injured the wheat and other
cereal crops in France and England. IL
this be true there will be great demand
in those countries this year for the sur
plus grain Of the United States.
There is a split in the Democratic party
in New York, and the tHo factions will,
each, send delegation to the National
Convention at Kansas City. Both factions
will, it is supposed, elect Bryan delegates,
but the State will give Mckinley 8 bigger
majority than it did in 1895. New Workers
cannot stand the Chicago platform.
Did the oldest living inhabitants ever
see as good business conditions in a Presi'
dental election year? Why is it2 The
return of the Republican party TO power
mas not only restored confidence, but the
people, the business men especially, are
confident that the Republican party will
be kept in control Of the Government,
and that its policy will be continued.
Hon. William l.. Wilson, once 80 popu-
lar with the Democracy, but SO bitterly
denounced because of his refusal to sup
,urt Bryan in 1896, Is about u regain
tIe affections of the Democrats by recent
declarations to the etfec: that Bryan will
De the nominee ot the party, and that he
thinks the Democrats will win. Mr..
Wilson may be in eaI nest ia nis rxpres-
-.ons, or be may be working u lecuver
uis lost ground with hls party.
Wharton Barton, The pTUnilnrht Popu.
ilst leader, of Philadelphia. says that Of
the 1000, ,0O0 votes cast for Mr.. Bryan In
1895, l. 800 100 will not Va ior nun his
wear, "u, Slii su,'pm i.xd'dr P''ilist
candidate. We ,iuuUi n LuI- Will prove
tue, tut there are many Ihousani- OF
Democrats wh" supported Bryan in his
nrst candidacy who will refuse to vote
tor him again. rhev DO not desire 70 see
existing conditions changed.
1t is no unusual thing ~ meet intelligent
Democrats who frankly admit that tas
free silver issue in 1895 was mistake and
it was fortunate for the country that It
failed of success. We met one a few days
ago who said : 1--WE were wrong about
free silver, just as we were wrong on the
tariff question, and as the party is going TO
be wrong on the expansion question this
year." 1t lie strange that honest, intelh.
gent men, after such repeated evidences
Of the bal judgment of the Democracy,
will still follow its flag, no matter what
principles it advocates.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
A Follower of Measles.

In many instances a rersistent cough
follows an attack of measles. In speak
ing of this Mr.. Walter B. Beel, editor Of
the EIkin On. c. Times, says: "Three
weeks ago | had All attack Of measles
which eft me with bad cough. took
several doses of ChamberIaIn's Cough
Remedy and the cough has entirely dis
appeared. l consider Chamberlain E
medicines the best on the market" For
sale by JoHN +. JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03

l consider it not only pleasure but
duty l owe to my neighbors to tell about
the wonderful cure effected in my care by
the timely use of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. | was
taken very badly with fiux ands procured
bottle of this remedy. A few doses
of it effected a permanent cure. 1 take
pleasure in recommending 1t to others
suffering from That dreadfui disrase.-
J. W. Lynch, Dorr, w. Va. This reme'
dy is sold by JoHN L. JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
TENNESSEE BOUNDARY LINE.
Supreme Court Enters a Decree in the
Case.

Washington, April 80. The Supreme
Court today entered decree in the case
of the proceeding to establish the bOun-
Diary line between the States of Virginia
and Tennessee. The decree is in accord
ance with the stipulation between the two
States appointing Messrs. William c. Hod'
kins, of Massachusetts; James b. Baylor,
of Virginia, and Andrew Il. Buchanan, of
Tennessee, as commissioners to locate the
line. The decree proclaims the old dia-
mond line of 1903 as "the real, certain
and true boundary" and the commission
ers are given authority to ascertain, re-
trace, remark and re-estsblish IL, but it is
explicitly stated that they shall not have
authority to locate any other line.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
II Pays to Advertise

We have recently rereivtd n letter from
f. w. Devoe x Co., The crienrai,u .ainr
manufacturers, of NeN York, III which
they say "In as much as the service
you have rendered H.. and the resuIls, have
been 70 satisfactory, We are pleased H. ln-
form YOU that We utsire To continue with
you another year.
This ls strong proof thdt IL pays l." adj
vertiee good thing in the kEPUBI ICAN,
and we appreciate the kind expressions OF
Devoe & Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-05-03
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings. your social position
or business success depend largely on the
perfect action of your Stomach and Lv-
er. DIR. Kings New Life ILLS give in
creased strength. keen. clear brain,
high ambition. A 20 cent box will make
you feel ike a new being. Sold by JonN
Z. JACKSON, Druggist.