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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
POWER OF ELECTRICITY.
Will Kill And Restore Life According To
This Story.

St. Joseph, Mo, Dec. Sl.-ln an expert
ment in telephone Office in this city to-
day IL WAS demonstrated beyond question
that life taken by electricity can be re-
stored by the same power. N. Shellenger,
all electrician of Chicago, in the presence
of number of persons interested In the
progress of science, electrocuted ca, and
when the heart of the feline had long
ceased to beat reversed the current and
the shock restored the heart beats, family
at first, but growing in strength until final
" the cat was released and was as playful
and frsky as it had ever been, none the
worse for its electrocution. To all intents
and purposes the cat was dead few Sec
onds after the first current was turned on
Two hours later, when the current bad
been reversed, it was a very much live
cat, ready for a mouse or midnight prom
enade. Tesla conducted experiments or
the same line, but the period of suspended
animation was never so long in the cases
be treated.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
HEAVY CLAIMS
AGAINST CUBA.
Aggregate Of Those Growing Out Of the
War Reaches Many Millions.
UNITED STATES PROBABLE ATTITUDE.
Seeking to AmeliOrate the. Bearing OF
Foreign Countries Toward Our
Island NeighbOr.

Washington, Dec 29.-The aggregate of
foreign claims growing out of the Cuban
war now reaches many Millions and the
recent activity shown by some of the for
eign governments TO have the United
States adopt a means of liquidation has
drawn attention to the urecedents af-
forded when similar claims grew out Of
the war of the rebellion. The British and
French governments presented claims for
large amounts, covering the losses Of their
citizens during the progress of the rebel
lion. In the case Of France the claims
amounted to over $50, 100000, principal
and interest, and the amount allowed by
the claims commission was S625,0OO,
about per cent. of the amount claimed.
AS claims are usually scaled down at this
extensive rate, the present large aggregate
submitted by Germany, Great Britain and
France is far beyond the amount likely to
be allowed in case a mode Of settlement
is agreed upon.
1t required a series of treaties to bring
settlement Of the foreign claims growing
out of the rebellion. In each of these
treaties the United States was protected
by clause recognizing only those claim
ants who were mot in the service Of the
enemies of the United States or vOlunta-
rily giving aid or comfort TO the SINE"
By this clause the claims were confined
to those growing out of damage done oy
the federal forces. No loss caused by the
confederate forces was ever taken into ac-
count, and in several test cases the COM
plicity of the claimant with the conted'
eracy was sufficient to induce the com
missioners to disallow the claims. This
distinction may have some bearing on the
present Cuban claims, some of which grow
out of losses caused by the Cuban lnsur-
gents, and others caused by the Spanish
forces in seeking to put down the lnsur-
rection. If the civil war precedent is OBJ
served it would seem to exclude claims
not arising out of the acts of the Cubans
themselves.
The conditions in the case of Cuba are
most unusual however, as what began In
revolt ended IN revolution. The position
of the United States as to the claims is
also unusual, for it is under no RESPONSE
bility for tie losses occasioned by either
party during the insurrection. Under the
treaty of peace, however, the United
States undertook to look after the claims
of its own citizens. and this has appeared
to give warrant to foreign countries to suD-
nit their Cuban claims to the United
States.
Owing to the strict construction adopted
by former commissioners, it is not likely
that the United States would assume any
responsibility for damage which it had no
part in bringing into existence. The re-
lations between the United States and
Cuba are such, however, that this govern
ment is seeking to ameliorate in every
way the attitude of foreign governments
concerning their Cuban claims, and 1t is
with this end in view that the negotiations
toward an adjustment are proceeding from
time to time.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
HANDLING OF CUBAN FUNDS.
Mr.. Root Thinks a Statement Would
Be incompatible With Public
-. A.
interests.

Washington, December 3l.-There is
likely to be some delay on the part of the
executive in complying with the terms OF
q resolution introduced by Senator Bacon
and adopted on the 10th instant, directing
the Secretary of War to transmit to the
Senate the report of Abraham l.. Lawshr.
auditor of Cuba, giving IN detail the resn''
of bis investigations, made under direc
tions of the War Department, IN the re.
ceipts and expenditures Of the Cnbaii
funds.
Secretary Root has transmitted the IT.
port to President Mckinley with Il state
ment of his opinion that its publication "
this tine would be incompatible Wi'l'
public interests"
Several criminal prosecutions are un II
way as result of the discoveries made b!
Auditor Lawshe in connection with The
administration of Cuban afairs, and the
Secretary of War regards it as inadvisabIr
to publish to the world the data upon
which these proceedings are based, pend'
ing their judicial determination.
The situation raises an extremely inter
esting question, which is left for the settle
ment of the President. The Senate III
unqualified terms "drects" the Secretary
of War to transmit the Lawshe papers to
that body, and the secretary has referred
the matter to the President with state
ment that he does net think the resou'
ton should be complied with at the pres
ent time, on the ground that such action
would be prejudicial to the public inter
ests
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
THE CRASH IN LONDON.
Failures Involve Twenty.Eight Members
of The Stock Exchange.

London, December 29.-1he London
and Globe Finance Corporation, limited,
has suspended payment.
When the brokers yesterday delivered
stock purchased on account of the London
and Globe and asked for payment they re-
ceiyed checks which we're dishonored.
This was followed today by the failure
on the Stock Exchange of twelve firms, as
follows
haggard, Hale & Pixley.
Gale 4 Driver.
Douglass & Company.
Cornfoot Brothers.
+. A. Cohen.
Glockey & buckingham.
Junn & Abrey.
Richards & Sloper.
Baker & Smith.
f. G. Watts & Co.
Flower d Go.
T. Bully & Co.
The first named is big firm with i'm
portant connections. 1t is feared number
Of smaller jobbers will be affected.
The repeated fall of the hammer this
morning. caused great sensation, though
it va. to some extent discounted.
|, i. feared that the full list of failures i;
not yet known.
THREE MORE LONDON FAILURES.
London, December 31.-Tbe fears o.
further .ailures in connection with the col
ls1sr # the London & Globe Finance Cor
por... ION, Limited, were not realized up tC
l O'Clock this afternoon, and the whole
tone vi the Stock Exchange steadied II
col~ qlence.
La.er three failures were announced
thusg of thomas S. Egan, jobber; 6. w
Barber, and Fitzgelard & Co., all connect
Ell w.,l the West Australian market.
Ia, london & Globe Finance Corpora
ton sent a circular to its shareholders to
day, ca!iing a meeting for January 8, TO
the impose of winding up the company
afaii-. The circular says the capital o
tn c5npany is locked up in securities ol
wnicl is impossible to realize, and tn
cooperation, therefore, by reason of it
liabilities, is unable to carry on business.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
Van PeIt.

As il has pleased the Great Architect OF
the universe, our Supreme Grand Master,
to call our comrade and brother, a. D.
Van Pelt, from labor to refreshment, we
desire to bear testimony to his fidelity as
Mason and his worth as a man.
Bro. Van Pelt was among the oldest
members of Our Lodge; he has been
gathered, as We hope and believe, to the
"Grand Lodge" above, ripened sheat,
a rounded and finished wo kman, where
dangers from "Ruffians'' shall be felt and
feared no more. His exit leaves a gaI,
and few of the "ante bellum members
behind. We have laid him TO rest with
acacia at bis head, in the fullest faith In
the "Resurection unto life" With the
most sincere expressions of our sympathy
with relatives and friends bereayed, ami
recommendation that his tribute be spread
upon our records.
1: 1. {. & yy.5s' %S5ss. Committee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
WAR HORSES FOR AFRICA.
British Army Captain Buys $4,000
Steeds in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, December 3l.-Cap'
tain Heygate, of the British army, is pur'
chasing 5000 cavalry horses and mules
for. the British army in South Africa. de
came here more than year ago to buy
horses and mules, and was ordered home
short time ago. But the unexpected re-
newal of hostilities has made the purchase
of more horses and mules necessary.
AS fast as the animals are inspected and
bought they will be sent to New Orleans
and shipped to Cape Town, Durham and
New London on British transports, some
of which are now on their way to the
United States. One shipload of the ami
maIs will be taken to South Africa by Lieu
tenant David Moberley, leaving New Or
leans soon after January l. Lieutenant
Moberly said today
"By the time the horses and mules are
landed in South Africa they cost the Brit
ish government $3.50 head. That is a
large price for an animal which will be BIT
for service only six weeks. Most Of the
animals die because of the change in cli-
mate. They must cross the equator in 60
ING TO South Africa, and the heat OF the
tropics kills them rapidly. The average
death-rate on shipboard is 80 to the 1000.
Forty days after horse is purchased in
Kansas City it is landed in South Africa.
So great is the demand for horses at the
front that it is impossible to give them the
needed rest after landing before putting
them into service. Consequently they &c
to the front in weakened condition, and
not getting sufficient amount of food
they soon die.
"Since the beginning of the Boer wal
England has purchased over 100000 head
of horses and mules in the United States
1t requires 65 ships to carry them iron
New Orleans to South Africa. Govern
ment transports will be kept very busy
from now on carrying the horses which
England will need in South Africa, anC
which have been ordered purchased in th'
United States.
"Baden. Powell now has $4,000 mounted
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
Rainbow Trout.

On the 2lst of last month Mr.. A. M.
Peery turned loose seven thousand rain.
bow trout in the head.waten Of Clinch
River and two thousand in the head
waters of Clear Fork. He distributed the
fish that we're put in Clear Fork from
Grafton to Shawver Mill. Those that
were put in CIinch River were distributed
in both prongs Of the stream. The trout
were brought in car from the fish hatch
cry near Wytheville, and Mr.. Peery bore
the expense and labor of distributing
them. He is, therefore, very anxious 70
have them protected, and urges all the
land owners on Clear Fork and Clinch
River, where the fish have been placed, TO
zee tha. they are protected.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03

cit is reported that only three members
of the committee are in favor of Bryan or
anything he wants. They are j. q. john
son of Kansas, C. A. Walsh Of Iowa and
James G. Dahlman of Wisconsin. The
The rest of the committee are W. j. Stone
of Missouri, II. d. Clayton of Alabama,
Thomas Gahan of Illinois, d. ]. Campau
of Michigan, J. NJ. Guffey of Pennsylva-
MIA, George Fred Williams of Massachu'
sets, I. d. O'Brien of Minnesota, Thomas
Taegart of Indiana and Norman +. Mack
of New York.
"Ever since Bryan announced that he
intended to start paper he has been the
object of suspicion. Immediately after the
campaign it was taken for granted that he
would step aside and leave the manage
ment of his party entirely to others.
"The idea that he should be a candidate
seemed TOO impossible for serious consid-
Grafton. Now his former adberents are
LeLilning to believe that the incubus of
ls vers 5nality is not to be removed with
on, q sruggle, aud they are getting ready
for tnAt struggle.
"lt Is the belief Of almost all the most
Influential managers that there must be
such "a party reorganization as was suggest
ed hy tx President Cleveland.
y, Is unnecessary to say, however, that
they are angry and chagrined that the
first sr.geslion should have come from
tnaJ quarter.
"nryan's opponents do not like this par
aeraal in his speech at Lincoln last Wedn'
{, lag
Whether l shall ever be a candidate
for o,Iice again is question which must
he det,rmined by events. No one can
spe.a as certainty Of the future, for ones
destiny IS not known until his life's work
is com. .tte.'
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
His Wife Saved Him.

My wife's good advice saved my life
writes +. M. Ross of Winfield, Tenn, fol
had such a bad cough could hardly
breathe, steadily grew worse under doc
tors treatment, but my wife urged ine to
use Dir. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, which completely cured me. "
COuqhs, Colds, Bronchitis, La Grippe
Pneumonia, Asthma, Hay Fever and al
paladies of Chest, Throat and Lungs are
positigely cured by this marvellous med
cine. SOC. and $100. Every bottle guar
anteed. Trial bottles free at john E
.JAcKsoN's drug store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
QUAY FORCES ARE VICTORIOUS.
Apparently the Ex.Senator's Great Fight
Has Been Won.

Harrisburg, January Both branches
of the Pennsylvania Legislature met in bi-
ennial session today at noon, and the
feature of the occasion was the battle be-
tween the Quay Republicans and the al
lied forces of the anti-Quay Republicans
and Democrats for control of the House
of Representatives, resulting in a victory
for the Quay forces.
William T. Marshall, of Allegheny, was
the choice of the Quay forces for Speaker,
while the Democrats and anti.Quay Re-
pubicans were lined up for General Will
liam H. Koonz, of Somerset, anti-Quay
Republican.
The membership Of the House is 2O3,
there being vacancy in the Sixteenth
Philadelphia district. Of these, 154 are
Republicans and 49 Democrats.
Senator Snyder, of Chester county, was
the choice of the QUAY faction for Presi-
dent of the Senate, and he was elected by
vote of SO to 13 for Senator Nidler,
Democrat, of Cumberland.
In the House the proceedings began
with the formal swearing-in of the mem
bers, after which the rol-call showed three
absentees. Nominations for Speaker be-
ing in order, the names of Mr.. Marshall
and Mr.. Koonz were placed in nomina'
ton.
AS the voting proceeded it was seen that
the result would be close, and it was an
nounced as 100 for Marshall and SO fol
Koonz. Four Democrats voted for Mar
SHALL
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
The Mothers FavOrite.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers favorite. 1t is pleasant and safe
for children to take and always cures. 1t
is intended especially for coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough, and is the
best medicine made for these diseases.
There is not the least danger in giving it
TO children for it contains no opium or
other injurious drug and may be given as
confidently to babe as to an adult. For
sale by JoHN E. JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
HAVE ENOUGH OF BRYAN.
MANNERS of Committee Object to the
Nebraska Mans Attitude.

Chicago, Dec. SO-A Washington
special to the Journal says;
"Members of the Democratic National
Committee have taken alarm at what they
regard as a determination in the mind OF
william J. Bryan to retain control OF the
party machinery and to either name the
next Presidential candidate or be the can
.d;daie himself. Chairman James n
Jones and the majority Of the members OF
tho committee Go not intend that he shall
40 either. In January there will be a
meeting of the committee in this city and
preliminary to it there has been consider
able correspondence between prominent
men who expect to attend.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03

Sore and swollen joints, sharp, shooting
pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep.
That means rheumatism. 1t is a stubborn
disease to fight but Chamberlain's Pain
Balm has conquered it thousands of times.
1t will do so whenever the opportunity is
offered. Try it. Ore application relieves
the pain. For sale by JOIN +. JACKSON.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
TAZEwELL. VA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 1901.

police, and it is proposed to mount $4,000
of the Imperial Infantry. England has
discovered that her soldiers must be
! mounted to be able to cope with the Boer,
who gets over the country with alarming
rapidity."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
UNANIMOUS CAUCUS CHOICE.

Harrisburg, Pa, January 1.-Colonel
Quay was the unanimous choice of the
Joint caucus of the Republican Senators
end Members held tonight in the House
Chamber to nominate a candidate for
United States Senator.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
PUZZLED THE OFFICIALS.

Washington, December 3l-The officials
here are puzzled to account for the an
nouncement of this armistice before the
Chinese answer, which asked for it, had
been received by the ministers at Pekin'
for they assume that that answer was not
received until last night. However, it is
suggested that the rather vigorous express
sions of dissatisfaction by some of the
powers at the prosecution of these military
raids upon Chinese who are showing no
disposition to attack foreigners, may at
last have had some effect
The State Department has sent strong
instruction to Mr.. Conger directly IN line
with the Chinese request for suspension OF
military excursions. 1t is not an armls'
tice, technically speaking, that is asked for
now, but merely a suspension of military
activity.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bronze Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. Z. w. Groves signature is on each
box. 25c.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03

London, December 31.-A dispatch to
the Pail Mall Gazette from Pekin, dated
Saturday, says an armistice has been pro-
claimed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
ADROIT ANSWER
FROM CHINESE.
officials Puzzled by the Proclamation
of ArmiStiCe.
INGENIOUS STROKE OF DIPLOMACY.

Not an Unconditional Acceptance of Terms
of Powers but Plea for Suspension
of Military Excursions Into the
Interior of China-The Sug-
geStiOn Said to be in Ac-
cord With President
McKinley'S views.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03
STATEMENT BY MR.. CoNGBR.

Washington. December 31.-The De-
partment of State has received a dispatch
from Minister Conger at Pekln, dated
Dece mber 80, announcing that the CHI
uese plenipotentiaries have notified the
representatives of the Powers that the En-
peror DEGREES the acceptance OF their de-
mands as a whole and Prince Ching re-
quests further conference.
They also desire that military excursions
to the interior should cease.
1t is we'll known that this last request is
in accordance with the views of the Presi'
dent.
In diplomatic quarters the acceptance
given by the Chinese ENJOYS is regarded
as most ingenious stroke of diplomacy
Among diplomatic officials it is said that
this is not an unconditional acceptance,
although it is such concurrence In the
general principle of the note that the Pow
ers cannot well set it aside. 1t appears to
be directed toward reconsidering the word
"irrevocable," ;" and securing more definite
and if possible more moderate conditions
on some of the points involved. 1t is moi
clear whether the ENJOYS will sign the first
note and then ask for negotiations, or en-
deavor to meliorate the terms before the
final signatures are affixed. In any event.
it is felt that the graver features OF the
trouble are overcome by the submissive
attitude of the Emperor, and but little re-
mains now but to perfect the details OF the
peace treaty on the general lines hereto
fere laid down.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-01-03

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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-04-02
Mrs. Hecraeken and Son.

Two deaths 10 one family within
a few hours are unusual, but such
were the demands Of the death
angel ia this community IN the
early hours Of sunday morning
Mr.. John McCracken. who had
been in 800 health for several years.
was the first % succumb. at the
residence of Mr.. W. A. Dodson.
A few hour- lat his aged mother
passed peacefully away at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Bull
lock. She was apout 90 years old
and her son 50 The family Tor
merly lived .n Bryan for a num-
Der Of years. and later had made
their home in Bo-que county,
where a son and daughter Of Mrs.
McCracken reside. They were pre-
vented from attending the funeral
by sickness az home Mr.. Ne.
Cracken was a member Of the Bap.
tist church. The double funeral
took place sunday afternoon, the
remains being intererd in eperai'
graves. The -erv CO was conducted
by Rev. +. l. -hett.e-.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-04-02

Cous,nnuu1nle. April o. Sunday
earthquake u4s SD. n D0imauagt.che
Palace 40 tine moment uf the Baimu
ceremony, when high officials were
passing before the ,u.un's throne, par
ticuIar.y. among the lipl1mati,t. n the
gallery. many OF whom Immediately
left the palace The hand ceased play.
ing and tine musicians rushed 90 tho
doors Pieces OF plaster fell from thJ
ceiling and portion, Of the chandelier
were broken. adding 90 the genera
alarm The sultan rose from the thron,
and took few steps, apparently intend
ing o. leave the chamber, but preserve,
great calmness and presence Of mind
which had good effect After few
minutes d esitation his majesty rcseate'
| himself upon the thunoaud ordered tn
ceremony 20 proceed.