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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
SECRETARY ROOTS VICTORY.
Philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press.
Secretary Root has been successful in
his attempt TO reorganize the army, not
completely successful but more successful
than any of his predecessors.
The principle of temporary four-year
details is applied to the statf, but the
measure for the present does little more
than establish this principle. Promotions
IN the present permanent staff Will con-
tinue for eleven years, as all existing
rights are jealonsly preserved and all men
now in the staff remain, permanently.
The staff is also increased in size, in rank
and in cast, so that in proportion to the
size of the army it will be the largest in
any military establishment. But step
has been taken in the right direction, and
while the next eleven years will see con-
slant attempts to continue permanent
staff service an army law once passed has
defenders in the new rights it creates.
The weakness of the new plan for army
reorganization lies in the failure TO pro-
vide sufficiently rigorous education for
officers. The need is recognized and
some provision made, but our army ed
ucation is today generation behind the
times. German officers have twice the
training of our own. In the large increase
made to the number of officers, also, by
the increase to the line and the stall the
age limit is too advanced, aid while ac'
tive service is widely recognized by giving
volunteer officers the preference in the
new commissions more rigorous exam
nation should have been required.
The artillery gains and so does the army
by organizing this arm as corps instead
of by regiments, but the root difficulty in
the force is not met. Trained artillerists
are two few. No prospect exists that
Congress will provide enough men for the
artillery. In 1898 great progress was
made in arming our coasts under panic
which poured great sums into seaboard
Notifications. Neither the guns nor the
works are properly cared for any more and
if war comes not one gun in ten could be
manned. Fortunately, the entire care Of
these works now passes into the hands of
the artillery corps instead of being divided,
as in the past, between conflicting COM
mands. Unfortunately, the head of the
artillery corps is only colonel, low rank
considering the lavish way military station
is distributed in the bill.
The increased size of the army is the
last great reform worked by the measure.
The papers Directing to this increase in
the East have, almost without exception,
condemned the army as too small for ten
years past. This is particularly true Of
the New York Evening Post, which in
1894 was certain that the army was too
small. All in all, the army bill is the
most important passed since General
Logan's reorganization was enacted a
generation ago. Secretary Root has won
where all before him have failed. The
tact, the discrimination and the skill with
which he has recognized what could and
could not be, done have passed the meas
ure.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
PERSONAL NOTES.

Gilbert Parker, the novelist, is in Egypt
for the Winter, and intends to visit Don
COLA and Khartoum for literary material.
Senator Vest says that he has complete.
ly recovered his former good health, but
will not allow mis- name to 60 before the
Legislature again.
Elk Speaker Reed says he is now en-
ployed six days in the week in making
money "Prosaic occupation" he adds,
"horrible stuff. But most of these itch
men seem to have it,"
Ex-Governor Llewelyn Powers, of
Maine, is one of the leading candidates to
fill the place in Congress left vacant by
the contemplated resignation of Congress
man Charles A. Boutelle.
Charles S. Francis, of Troy, N. Y, the
United States Minister to Greece, recently
remarked 81 am Trojan going to
Athens, and l have, oddly enough, a
daughter named Helen"
Mrs. Alexis E. Frye, the Cuban wife OF
the former Superintendent of Schools OF
Cuba, said of the teachers trip to this
country last Summer "The Harvard ex-
cursion set Cuba's women Free"
Mrs. S. NJ. Saunders, Of Mount Vernon,
N. Y, has a piece Of Queen Victoria's
wedding cake, which was given to Mrs.
Saunders mother, Mrs. Amelia Kohler,
by Lady Mulgrave, a maid at the we'd
ding.
Mrs. U. S. Grant is now quite an old
woman in years, but so far as appearance
goes still comes within the merely "elder'
ly" classification. She has just concluded
a journal of her trip to California in 1894.
Her eyes are troubling her a great deal,
but otherwise she is quite well
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
A MEDICATION ~

The Elections Committee, which sat
upon the contested election case of Walker
VS.. Rhea, made majority and a minority
report to the House Of Representatives on
the 30th ult. From the press reports as to
the nature of the majority report, which
recommended that Rhea, the sitting men,
Der, should retain his seat, we do not
think there is much room for Rhea to
claim that he has been indicated against
the charges of corrupt practices and fraud
uent acts at the election in 1898.
The majority report of the committee
said "Wtile gross frauds and irregular
lilies occurred in the election they fall far
short of changing the result" By this
the majority report was intended to gay
that gross frauds were committed, but
enough had not been proven to overcome
the majority of seven hundred which Rhea
secured upon the count. 1t is very much
like the verdict said to have been once re-
turned by 9 jury that had tried criminal
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
the verdict being "guilty, but not

the verdict being 'guilty, but not
proven"
1t will he remembered that Rhea in the
campaign last year boosted of having been
INDICATED by the Elections Committee
which had decided the contest in his favor.
He used that decision as a refutation of
the outrageous frauds and vicious practices
committed by himself and his managers to
defeat the Republican candidate in 1898.
The report of the committee which has
Just been made, gives Rhea the seat, I'M
less the minority report should be adopted
by the House of Representatives; but it is
not such yindication as any proud and
honest man would desire Even the Demo
Gratis on that committee, Rhea's political
friends, have been constrained to sign a
report which says that gross frauds and
irregularities occurred in the district. So
far as the crime is concerned the jury has
brought in a verdict of guilty, but the
ofense was not proven 10 have been of
sufficiently frequent occurrence to justify
the jury in fixing the extreme penalty of
the law.
The minority report signed by Congress
man Davenport, of Pennsylvania, and
Congressman Linney, of North Carolina,
declares that Walker is entitled to the seat
because of the gross frauds and irregulari-
ties that are more than sufficient to de.
prive Rhea of the seat.
These reports, supplemented by the ex-
posures that are now being made against
Rhea and his managers in the last election,
would bring blush of shame to the cheek
of any honest man.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
DANCER of Colds And La Grippe.

The greatest danger from colds and la
grippe is their resulting in pneumonia. Ii
reasonable care is used, however, and
Cnamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. Among the tens
of thousands-Nho have used this remedy
for these diseases we have yet to learn of
single case having resulted in pneumo-
MIA, which shows conclu-ively that it is a
certain preventive of that dangerous mala'
DIV. 1t will cure a cold or an attack of la
grippe in less time than any other treat
ment. 1t is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by John f. Jackson, Druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

Sin the winter of 1898 and 1899 was
taken down with a severe attack of what
is called La Grippe" says F. L. Hewett,
prominent druggist of Winfield, Iii.
"The only medicine used was two bot
ties Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t
broke up the cold and stopped the cough
Ing like magic, and l have never since
been troubled with Grippe" Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy can always be de-
pended upon to break up a severe cold
and ward off any threatened attack of
pneumonia. 1t is pleasant to take, too,
which makes it the most desirable and
ore of the most popular preparations in
use for these ailments. For sale by John
f. Jackson, Druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
A Night of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow
Of the brave General Burnham, of Machias,
Me-, when the doctors said she would die
from Pneumonia before morning." writes
Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night, but she begged for
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which had
more than once saved her life. and cured
her of consumption. After taking, she
slept all night. Further use entirely
cured her. This marvellous medicine is
guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest and
Lung Diseases. Only SOC. and $l.OO.
Trial bottles free at Jackson's Drug Store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
POWER OF THE CONVENTION.
Lynchburg News.

Some discussion has arisen with respect
to the power of the constitutional conven-
ton. The truth is that the power of the
convention is practically unlimited, for it
will represent the sovereign power of the
people of Virginia. 1t will not be bound by
precedent, nor can it be restricted by any
act of the legislature, for the convention
will be far superior to any ordinary legis-
lature. The legislature has the legal au-
thority to prescribe the mode Of electing
delegates to the convention and fix the
time for holding the election and the
number of delegates, and also the time
when the convention shall meet. When
these things are done the power Of the
legislature ceases and the convention will
be law unto itself 1t will have all the
legal authority that could be exercised by
an assembly composed of all the voters of
tie Commonwealth. 1t will be for the
convention itself to say whether consti.
tuition framed by it shall be submitted for
ratification to those who now enjoy the
right of suffrage or to those who will be
entitled to that right under the new con.
stitution or whether it shall be put into
operation without being submitted to the
popular vote. What course shall be fol-
lowed will be q question of expediency
and not of obligation on the part Of the
convention. When these things are duly
considered they will form the strongest
argument in favor OF selecting the very
best citizens of the Commonwealth to ex.
ercise power so unlimited.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
Cranberry Eranne.

Cook a pint of cranberries in half
a pint of water until soft, then mash
them with a silver spoon, strain
through jelly bag, add one-half pint
Of sugar, place on the stove, stir I'M
til the sugar is dissolved, remove, and,
when cold, add the juice of one lemon;
freeze to a mush. Serve in sherbet
glasses, with turkey or other fowl
Peoples Home Journal.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Second Dividend Of Capital.

Notice is hereby given, that the stock.
holders of the Virginia Development Com
pany in General meeting of the Company
ordered a dividend OF Capital $1,000 per
share upon the preferred stock, payable
on the let day of April, 1901, at the Office
of the Company in the City of Philadel-
phia, Pa, to the preferred shareholders Of
record on the 18th day of March, 1901, on
the production of the certificates of stock
in order that there shall be stamped there
on the amount of said dividend and of the
amount of reduced capital iherehv.
CHARLES s. TH0nNE,
Secretary.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07

JOHN T.. JACKSON guarantees every bot
tie of Chamberlain Cough Remedy and
will refund the money to anyone who is
not satisfied after using twothirds 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 prevents any tendency of
cold to result in pneumonia.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
Belgian Products,

Teacher-What are the Belgians
noted for, Willie?
Willie-Hares and blocks, ma'am.-
Yonkers Statesman.
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The LOOK 4
LINCOLN WAGONS

Have established reputation for supe-
riority in Southwest Virginia. They
are manufactured from the best timber
found in our section, carefully selected
and thoroughly seasoned. The work lie
done by skilled mechanics and the most
improved machinery. A number have
been sold in Tazewell County and refer
ence is made to persons who are using
them.
For price list call at law office of
Y. |. SEXTON,
TAZEWELL, VA,
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Notice.

All persons whomsoever are hereby no.
titled and warned not to hunt, fish, ride,
walk, drive stock across or otherwise tres
pass on my premises, for the law against
all such will be rigidly enforced.
SAMUEL T. HENNINGER.
Dec. 6, 1900. I'm.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-02-07
Night Schools in Jail.

In Baltimore they have night schools
in the city Jail. Attendance is compul-
ROrV
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Pieces in a Watch.
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us different pieces.
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6 MMv.-

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the remedy that cures q cold I'm ONE day
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THE REPUBLICAN,, Ta.ew.II. vlrslnl.
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Dec. 6, 1900.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19
No Noxious Doses-No Weakening of
the Nerves-A Pleasant and Posi-
tive Cure for the Liquor Habit.

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19

Of the Public Schools, Of Columbia City:
Wash, also Past Grand Of Independent
Order Of Good Templars. Dr.. Hstman
received the following letter: >.
COLUMBIA CITY, VASE. =
clean speak only good words Of the
repeated benefits have had from tho
use Of Peruna.
"7oo constant application to work
last winter caused me to have severe
head and bsckache and dragging pains.
I could NOT stop my work, neither wae
I fit to 60 on. Reading Of the bese.
fetal results from the use Of Peruns
purchased . bottle and within q few
days after using II, began to feel beftec.
-"I constantly improved and before the
seventh bottle was completely used, all
pains were gone, my strength was re-
stored, and now seem ten years.
younger.
"If I get tired or feel bad, Psruna at
once helps me, and feel you deserve
praise for placing such q conscientious
before suffering public"
Mrs. Amanda Shumaker.
Matte B. Curtis, Secretary Legion Of
Loyal Women, Hotel Salem, Boston,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19

Miss Clara Powell, Of Maryland, has
returned and will be trimmer for Mrs.
A. M. Rfddick again this season. Her
many friends here are very much
pleased to see and have her with them
again. She has been in baltimore fer
some time studying the styles ard is
thoroughly equipped for her work this
season.
Rev. Rufus Bradley, of Northamp-
ton county. was in Scotland Neck Sun
day and preached for his old copgyega-
tlon In the Methodist church Sunday
night. He made many friends while
pastor OF the Methodist church here
and all were delighted to see him.
His sermon Sunday was strong and
forceful and was enjoyed by his hear
erS.
Miss Klttie Foster returned from the
North last week. She had spent part
OF the summer visiting her home folks
in Bridgeport, Conn.,, and also spent
considerable time with Hill Brothers
in New York preparing for the fall
styles in millinery. She is again head
miIliner for Morrisett Brothers, and
their customers and her many friends
will be glad to have her here again
this season.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19
Mr.. Perry Sold Out.

MID Perry has sold his interest
in the jewellery business at + i
whitehead & Co.'s to Mr. II w Nixon.
Mess HI w Nixon and w j Crumpiar,
of Washington, have Dissolved and Mr.
Nixon takes Mr. Perry's place at the
drug store.
Mr. Perry has been in the jewelry
business for about six years, but turns
now to the cotton milling business
which he will enter at Roanoke Rapids.
Mr. Nixon has been in Scotland
Neck about year, and his purchase OF
Mr. Peny's interest means that he is to
remain here. They both have many
friends here who wish them great sue
cess, and while all are glad to have MI
Nixon remain all are sorry to have
Mr. Perry leave.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19
A Sad Suicide IN Winston,

Mr.. Hilliard Hyman, committed
suicide in Winston Sept. 10th. AT
six O'Clock p. m. be was found dead in
his room at the Jones hotel. Wien
it was noted that he had been absent
all day the door to his room was
broken open and it was found that he
had been shot in the region OF the
heart.
He had been in Ill health and out
of employment some time, and des-
pondency was thought to be the cause
of his rash act. He was once resi-
dent of Scotland Neck. About six.
teen years ago he was small boy in
school at Vine Hill Female Academy
His friends here fc5i sympathy for
bis atricken relatives.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19
a Aurderous Assault.

Friday night about III o'clock hide
Gus cries awoke the people in the
neighborhood Of the crossing of Ninth
and Church streets. They were the
cries OF woman, but no ono knew
who the woman was. Almost stimuli
taneously with the cries and screams
OF the woman came three pistol shots
in rapid succession.
Soon several persons who heard the
cries were on the scene and found
Indiana Stranger, the wife of George
Stranger, we'll known coiored man
here, weltering in her own blood.
George Stranger had met his wife there
no doubt with the intent to take her
lite. He shot with a sorry pistol, and
when it failed to do the work he desired
he resorted to his knife. After shoot
ing her three times he cut and siashed
her in the back and on the neck, one
cut lacking only little of severlng
the jugular vein.
A colored woman named Lucy
Whitaker who was with the assaulted
woman became so terror-stricken that
she fled to her homo unable to join in
the alarm.
The woman was taken to her house
on Mr.. &, w. Bryan's lot and cared
for. DR.. kimberley was called and
removed two bullets from her body and
dressed her other wounds.
Stranger and his wife separated about
ten days previous to the assault, she
remaining In her house and he living
in a house on Mrs. McDowelI's lot.
Friday night as his wife and the other
woman, Lucy Whitaker, were return
ing from church Stranger met them
on Ninth street near the Methodist
parson age and asked his wife the prlvi-
lege to go home with her. She refused
to grant 1t and he Immediately assault
ed her.
He escaped and no chase was made.
Mr.. G. w. Dunn was too sick to go out
with his bloodhound and no one else
could manage the dog. Feeling has
besn strong against Stranger since the
assault, especially among the colored
people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19
To The Presidents Funeral.

Congressman Claude Klthin and his
private secretary, Mr.. E. B. Lewis, OF
Kinston, left for Washington Mond: y
to attend the funeral OF President
Mckinley.
Governor Aycock telegraphed Mr..
Kitchin that he was appointed as one
of the committee from North Car DINA.
Others from Halifax county were Mr..
D. Bell, OF Enfield DR.. I. E. Green, of
Weldon and Clerk q. NJ. Gary, OF
Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-19

none of which seemed to help me any
until club associate advised me to try
Peruna, as 1t cured her Unconstitutional
headache and stomach troubles. I 1t
once ordered bottle and before It was
used, felt greatly improved.
~ have taken four bottles and for two
months have been entirely free from
these maladies. Several of my friends
are using Peruna with beneficial results,
especially in cases Of troubles with the
kidneys and other pelvic organs, to-
gether with weaknesses peculiar to
women"
Peruns is . specific for the catarrhal
arrangements Of women. Address The
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio,
for free book on cstsrrh written BY Dr..
s. B. Hartman.