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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
FIGHT ON CEBU ISLAND.
Lieutenant Evans with Fifty Men At
tackled InSurQents.

hOONSh sHSN' dS"N
Manila, December l8.-Lieutenant Her.
bert l.. Evans, of the Forty-fourth Vol
upteer Infantry, with fifty men, attacked
on December 18th several hundred bolo-
men and fifteen hundred insurgents armed
with rifles, occupying an intrenched posi-
ton at Tonoxigan, Island of Cebu. The
Americans had three men wounded and
the enemy lost twelve men killed and
many wounded.
The volunteer regiments will proceed
to the United States to be mustered out
in practically the same order as they ar
rived in the Philippines. They will be
replaced by regulars, provided by the
army bill. The Thirty'seventh Volun'
teers, which is to begin the homeward
movement by embalking on New Years
day, will be brought from the Laguna de
Bay district, and will sail on the transport
Sheridan. The women and sick soldiers
who were to sail on the Sheridan will
leave on the Warren Saturday.
The Eleventh Cavalry, which is to fol-
low the Tbirty.seventh Volunteers, will
be transferred here from Camarine Pro-
vince, and will sail January 10 on the
Meade.
The Twenty sixth Regiment, which be-
gan service the earliest in July, 1899, is
now in the province of Ilocos, but will be
transported here soon.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
BRITISH VICTORY REPORTED.
Severe Battle Said to Have Occurred
at the Orange River.

London, December II, $40 p. m.-The
report of another severe battle, resulting
in British victory, is current here. Ac-
cordlng to the story here the fighting be
gan at daybreak today and lasted for sew
eral houls. The Boers, who numbered
from 800 to 1000 men, were surrounded
at the Orange river and totally defeated
with very heavy losses IN killed and
wounded. A number of Boers, it is
added, were captured.
Maseru, December l7.-De Vets force
was twice repulsed before it broke through
tie British lines in the neighborhOod Of
Thabanchu. In the third attack De Wet
led in person. With a few determined
men he charged and broke the British
lines, the rest of the commando following.
He was forced, however, to leave in the
hands of the British fifteen FOUNDER and
fifteen wagons with ammunition and
stores.
Commandant Haasbroek, with COM
4
mando and two guns, tried to get through
Sprinkants Mex, but was driven back,
losing forty men.
BRABANT's LOSSES.
London, December l7.-General Kltch
ener, in dispatch received by the War
Office, confirms the Associated Press dis
patches from AliWal North, Cape Colony,
of last night, announcing the capture by
the Boers of a detachment of Brabants
Horse, December l3, near Seastron,
Orange River Colony, and says 107 men
we're made prisoners on that occasion.
The Colonial Office, in announcing that
Sir Alfred Miner succeeds Lord Roberts
as administrator of the conquered terri
tory in South Africa, says his taking up
his residence at johannesburg on account
of his health must not be regarded as
settlement of the capital question.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with Cham
berlan's Pain Balm and bound to the af-
fected part Is superior to any plaster.
When troubled with lame back or pains in
the side or chest, give it a trial and you
are certain to be more than pleased with
the prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism. One 'appli-
cation gives relief. For sale by JOHN E..
JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20

certain death, in order to allow his men
who were coming up the ladder to arrive.
Fortunately, the Chinese had only few
carbnes and were bad shots, and none OF
the British troops were wounded during
the fight. Forty Boxers were Killed, a
number were wounded, and many were
captured and brought to Pekin. Owing to
the killing of the infOrmer, Col. Tullocks g
men obtained no treasure.
TuOck saws the people of Pekin do not
realize the contempt in which they are
held in the country districts. He adds
that one Of the wounded Cinnamon eaid
while dying; You can kill me, but you
cannot kill the Boxer movement, which
Will exist until every foreign devil in China
is killed."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
FOUR COMPANIES
OF THE MISSING
FuSilierS Supposed to Have Been Cap
tured By the Beers.
FOURTEEN KILLED, MANY WOUNDED
Kitchener Forwards Further Brief Re
ports of the Disaster TO the Brit
ish-SayS the BOer Loss
Was Heavy.

London, December 10. Lord Kitchener
reports that Is officers and 500 men are
missing from General Clements force.
They consisted of four companies OF the
Northumberland Fusihers.
Judging from the message, these were
captured by the Beers. Clements casual
ties December Is amounted to five officers
and nine men killed and many wounded.
Lord Kitchener's message TO the War
Office is as follows:
pretoria, December 14.-Clements
brought in his force to Commando Mex,
unopposed. The casualties were, l regret
to say, heavy-killed, 8 officers and OF
the other ranks; missing, Is officers and
555 other ranks. The latter were four
companies of the Northumberland Fusl'
liers, who were stationed on the hill, and
some yeomanry and other details sent up
to support them.
''Names and nature of wounds are being
teegraphed from Cape Town.
"Broadwood's brigade took no part IN
the engagement. The Beers suffered Sc
verely.
"Knox drove Dewet north to the Iha-
banchu.Ladybrand line, which was held
by our troops. Dewet's force, about
5000 strong, made several attempts to
get through during The day, assisted by
a force of Beers operating from the north.
These attacks were GiiIen back, though
some of the Beers iroH the south were
able to get through the line"
Wiring later, December II, Lord Kltch'
ener reports that while passing the lines
in the neighborhood Of Ihabanchu, De-
vets force lost considerably. The South
African Horse captured l5'pounder
taken at Dewetsdorp, several wagons with
ammunition, twenty-five prisoners and
some horses and mules. A portion Of
the enemy has not been able to pass
north.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success depend largely on the
perfect action of YOU stomach and Liver.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills give increased
strength, keen, clear brain, high ambi'
ton. A 25 cent box vii! make you feel
like a new being. Sold by john K. JACK
son, Druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
.ss.'s's''''''''''
"For Pre- sident,
civilian Mckinley,
"of Ohio.
.......s ......sss
"For Vice President,
"Theodore Roosevelt,
"of New York.
"For Congress, Ninth District,
civilian +. Rhea."

Vsri'y, strange things occur in these
latter and degenerate Democratic political
davs Democrats and Republicans alike
were surprised to know of Judge Rhea s
unique distinction of being on both the
Democratic and the Republican tickets
OF course, he was elected Most remark
able attitude, TO be sure Fortunate
man But the poor, deluded Republicans,
what "innocents abroad they Wire,
working all along for another, when ali
unknown TO them the "Republican Guide
Ticket" informed them that civilian f.
Rhea" was their candidate for Congress in
the Ninth District of Virginia. Then in
order to render the preparation perfectly
easy" (?) and expedite" (?) the voting,
and make the voters able to feel how "de-
Hghtful" (2) ii is to expose their "helpless'
ness and ignorance" their masters loving
" ard thoughtfully (?) conceived, ar
ranged, printed and made 'legal"-save
the mark-a ballot that demanded the
services of the partizan Democratic
scratcher and marker.
Their thoughtfullness, how sublime
Their consideration, how beautiful
Their solicitude, how full
Their unselfshness, how marvellous
Their lberality, how generous
But enough today. More later on.
Very respectfully,
STUART +. LINDSEY.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
Paid Dear For His Leg.

b. D. Blanton Of ThackerviIle, Tex, in
two years paid over $4,000 to doctors to
cure Running Sore on his leg. Then
thew wanted to cut 1t of, but he cured it
with one box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Guaranteed cure for Piles. 20 cts. box.
Sold BIZ JOHN L. JACKSON, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
Paint Your BuuuY for Is Cents

with Deyoe's Gloss Carriage Paint, ready
for use; 10 colors. Gives high gloss, equal
to new. Sold by Jno. E. Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
AMMUNITION GAVE OUT.

London, December l5.--LQrd Kitchen
er, under date of December 10, reports to
the War Office from Pretoria as follows:
elements has come to see me. lie
says the four companies Of the Northum-
berland's held out on the hill as long as
their ammunition lasted. The Boer force
attacking the hill was 1000 strong, while
another force of l 900 attacked Clements
camp. By $50 a. N. the hill was carried
Reinforcements of one company OF the
Yorkshires failed to reach the top. Glenn
ents' retirement was carried out with regu
larity, but as many native drivers bolted
a considerable amount Of transportation
was lost. All their ammunition not taken
was destroyed. He reports that all be-
haved very well.
"Broadwood has gone to Rustenberg
and supports Oliphant's Mex, which has
been reinforced. A flag of truce which
has come into Commando Mex from the
Beers saws Joubert's son was killed and
further reports their losses very heavy"
WAR NEws PLEASES KRUGER.
The Hague, December l5.-The dinner
given by Queen Wilhelmina at the Palace
Yesterday evening was private. Mr.
Kruger sat next to her Majesty, opposite
the queen mother and DIR. Leyds. Other
wise only the ladies and gentlemen in
waiting were present Afterwards Mr..
Kruger and DR.. Leyos conversed for half
an hour with the Queen in the drawing
room, mainly on the agricultural and eth
nological conditions Of South Africa.
When Mr.. Kruger was apprised Of the
contents of General Kichener's last dis
patch chroncing such great disaster to
the British, he expressei the liveliest sat
isfaction, and said lie thought the fact
that the news coinci ed with the anniyer-
sary of the battle of Caenso was an ex-
cellent augury for the Beers.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
The Presidential Vote.

following November the fo States for
official Michigan Inc vote Oh ue
st lacking Of the States
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20
Touqh Paint.

Zinc and grinding makes Devoe wear
twice as long as lead and oil.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-12-20

Republican Guide Ticket.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
TAYLOR Is PLEASED
He Says Mckinley and Roosevelt Will
 Garry Kentucky

Philadelphia, June 22.-Ex-Governor w. Taylor, who is still here, but expects to re- turn tonight to Indianapolis, was in high spirits today over the result of the con vention. In an interview he said:
 We shall carry Kentucky by such an overwhelming majority that they will not dare to count us out
 He continued:
 You people out east do not understand our position. Kentucky is not lost to Me Kinley and Roosevelt. If the National Committee will do it's full duty and give to the undismayed and struggling Republi- cans of Kentucky the cooperation and aid they require the Blue Grass State will be found in line for Mckinley and Roosevelt next November. Roosevelt is very popular in Kentucky because of his manly ex- pression of sympathy in our behalf. He is an ideal campaigner, On the platform he is always logical and likewise magnetic. His sterling honesty shows itself in every line of his face l hope he will take the stump and visit our state. He is my can didate for President in 190i''
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
Municipal Elections in Cuba.

The Cubans recently elected local officers In about two hundred municipal districts The voters were registered, and they went to the polls in about the proportions ob- servable in this country, and there were no more disorder and charges of unfair methods than are usually complained of here. Altogether the election is considered happy beginning of self government
 There are three parties at present in Cuba The National party is distinctiveIy the soldier or patriot party. including as it does General Maxine Gomez and nearly all the Cuban soldiers of the uprising against Spain The Republican party is distinc- lively anti-foreign. its political cry being Cuba for the Cubans'' and it is strong in the rural districts. It believes in Latin civilization. It is led by Juan Gomez, the mulatto orator. Manuel Sanguilly and Men dez Capote. The third party is known as the Democratic Union, and it is supposed to favor annexation to the United States Its leaders are Maria Reriguez, General Collage and Jose Maria Galvez The fol- lowers of General Calixto Garcia belong as rule to the Democratic Union. It in-
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
fl seoo, GOO PRIZE PICKED UP ArsEA

From the Philadelphia Record.
 One of the richest prizes ever picked up at sea is now making her way across the Atlantic to Gibraltar, in charge of six sea- men from the British ship Senator. The vessel is the Norwegian iron ship Superb, with rich cargo of ore, which was picked up in latitude 36 north, longitude 36 west, totally abandoned, but in first-elass condi tion vessel and cargo being valued at fully $2O0, 900.
 The prize was spoken May 4 in lati- tude 36.04 north, longitude 20.4 west, by Captain Jones of the British steamship Chiverstone which arrived at this port yesterday from Carthagena. Despite the fact that the Superb, which is a full rigged ship, was manned by only six men, there were no requests for assistance made to Captain Jones, who stated that signals displayed showed that the vessel was pro- ceeding for Gibraltar. When last seen he calculated she was proceeding at the rate of about four knots.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
Man With a Hoe for Bryan

Montgomery Journal: A reporter of the Journal has been shown a ear of sugar cane raised by Colonel James R. billiard or this place, which measured F inches long, having twelve rows of large, we'll developed grains, each row containing fifty grams of corn. Colonel billiard is S2 years Of age. He broke up his garden and worked it entirely with what he calls his "weeding hoe" He has used no other im- plement in the cultivation of his garden but this hoe. He has cultivated nearly one acre, raised quantities of snap beans cab page, - turnips, tomatoes, canteloupe squashes etc. He believes in the old fashioned way of milling up corn" He is getting feeble now, and his family is very much opposed to his working, but he has always been an active, energetic man, and Will go to his garden as regular as the sun rises. He is the man with the hoe" He is for w. J. Bryan first, last and all the time.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23

cludes some of the most intelligent men in Cuba.
 The Nationalists carried Havana. electing as Mayor Rodriguez. and the Democrats carried Santiago. As a rule the Nation alists were successful. The Republican candidates were as rule at the bottom of the poll. The military party has no clearly defined policy, and its success is almost wholly due to the military element after a successful war.
 In Havana the registration was 23,60O. and over 19,OOO went to the polls. All vo- ters, whether in city or country, were reg istered, and the Australian ballot system was put in force. The voting was confined to those who can read and write, to prop erty holders and to the soldiers of the Cuban army. The total registration has not been stated, but it certainly exceeded 100000 and was therefore fairly represent ative. A good start has been made.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
Roosevelt and Mckinley.

When it was decided that Opportunist Mckinley needed the support of vote- getter Governor Roosevelt's nomination for Vice President became inevitable, much as the party bosses dislike him. He had crossed both them and many strong cor look to the Republican party for support and protection in return for campaign sub scriptions.
 It now appears that these interests are again a candidate for Governor of New York. This, added to his vote-getting qualities war hero, made his nomina- ton inevitable. The politicians saw ahead defeat if he ran again for Governor and they saw that his slouch hat and his San tlago business could be utilized in the Pres idential campaign.
 Governor Roosevelt is not all adopted to the duties of the Vice Presidency, but that is no longer a consideration in National Conventions. The tail of the ticket is ex- pected to boost the head of it, and then to drop out of sight. In case of his election MT Roosevelt will fight against obscurity at least, and this will necessarily involve more or less independency on his part. He. can be trusted, in other words, to antag- onize his chief at every convenient point if the Republican ticket be elected.
 Governor Roosevelt has made a good House at Albany, and his strength in that State is problematical. But it is not best to underrate it. It is better to overestm- ate it, and to place in nomination at Kan sas City an opponent who has strength of his own in New York, which is confessedly the pivotal State.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
POSTED

From the Detroit Free Press.
 She had met her city cousin at the train, and they rode down Grand River ave- nue on the street car she took a prdeful pleasure in pointing out the objects and buildings of interest.
 He evidenced the proper apprecia ton, making highly complimentary remarks and no belittling comparisons with institutions in his own city. Passing the corner of Grand River avenue and Cass street, where the new G. A. R. structure is approaching lines of architectural beauty, she raptu- rously exclaimed;
 Now that will be one of our grandest buildings. Don't you think it will be a beauty?"
 What building is it?" he inquired.
 That" she said with becoming pride lis the Gar building.'
 "The what?"
 Why, the Gar building, and it will be just too beautiful for"
 What is it-a hotel?''
 "No-o-o, not hotel it's just a private residence. MT. Gar, who is immensely rich, is going to live there, 1 believe"
 A faint suspicion of a smile lowered about the mouth of the city cousin as he glanced sideways at his intelligent guide.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
WITH THE EDITORS
 OF THE STATE PRESS
Going to Marry Ynm-Yum

Katherine Courie in Eufaula Times: Dear Nina:-i am lonely and restless tonight, with nothing to read, so I thought I would write. T'is been year since I heard from you very short letter. a page or two, but l never thought 'twould be the last. An! well why sigh for the things of the past? Perhaps it was best; perhaps it was not, but what am I writing-I quite for got the contents of the answer received which took me hours and hours to believe that the girl loved, with the eyes so blue, whom I thought so faithful should prove untrue. But my life wasn't wrecked, as l said it would be, when I started out on the rugged sea of a disappointed love, as young men do, and in after years so sadly rue. But somehow I can't help thinking tonight, of course you'll forgive if it isn't just right but you know, my dear it's the 9th of May, and was to be our wedding day.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
TALLADEGA FIRE
Eagle Works Building Destroyed Caus-
 ing Loss of $5O,O0O

Talladega, June 22.-(Special) )-Tonight at 7:30 the Eagle Works buildings were almost totally destroyed by fire. The building and contents were quite valuable property. The machine and woodworking shops were in the building, also the Saidee Clairee Foun- dry and Machine shops
 The value of the building with contents was about $5O,000, all of which were almost total loss. Excellent work saved the ad- jacent property. The destroyed property belonged to J. A. Bingham of this city, S. R. and J. H. Bingham of Birmingham and T. c. Bingham of Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
CHIME OF PROFANITY BEFoREFEMALE

From the Southeastern Reporter.
 Parks vs. State-Supreme Court of Geor- gia, May Il, 1900-Joe Parks was convicted of using profane language in the presence of a female. From a judgment of the superior court affirming conviction he brings error. Reversed.
 While the evidence in this case amply supported finding that the accused used the language charged in the accusation, it was not sufficient to authorize a finding that when he used the same he knew that a female was within hearing, or that he used the same under circumstances that he must have known this fact It is true the language was used on a public road near a dwelling and that female was in the house and heard the language, but it does not appear that the accused knew who constituted the members of the house. hold of the man who owned the house. Taking the evidence as a whole it did not warrant the conviction of the accused of the offence charged in the accusation. Judgment reversed. All the justices con curing except Fish,J., absent on account of sickness.
The age-herald., 1900-06-23
It Should Be Dollar Gas.

Mayor Walter Melville Drennen.
 Alderman Richard H. Kerr.
 Alderman R. P. McAnally.
 Alderman J. F. Graham.
 Alderman Robert H. Thach.
 Alderman c. C. Heidt.
 These representatives of the citizens of Birmingham performed an official act yes- terday which The Age-Herald believes will not be approved by per cent. of the citi- zens of Birmingham. Composing a com agreed to report favorably to the full Board of Aldermen a thirty year contract with the Birmingham Gas Company by which citizens will be forced to pay $l.4O a thou sand feet for gas, less 10 per cent. for prompt payment, for the next ten years, after which sliding scale is to be effective until twenty-five years from now, when the price shall be $11O a thousand feet, less ten cents for prompt payment.
 Why should the Board of Aldermen tie the citizens of Birmingham up into a thirty-year contract with a gas company at higher prices than any well conducted city in the South, near coal fields, pays? Why should Birmingham pay more than Atlanta for gas? Birmingham is entitled to dollar gas right now instead of twenty five years hence. Why should the Board of Aldermen be a party to the creation of q gas trust, and admit such extortionate charges?
 Naturally the Gas Company will fight for the highest price obtainable. But the aldermen are chosen to represent the peo- ple and should do so. They should insist upon dollar gas now, or decline to enter into any contract whatever with the Bir- mingham Gas Company or any other gas company. The Age-Herald believes that when the Mayor and the aldermen named investigate the prices in other cities they will reconsider their action of yesterday