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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-27
CHAPTER III.

The curtain rises ON the second act.
Ruth, Lady Bennington, whose unemo-
tional. tragic beauty has taken the
world of fashion by storm, is seated In
her flower-scented boudoir: she has not
altered much during the last two years;
her beauty is still as marvellous as ever,
unspoilt by all the turmoil of n London
season. where the world has bowed
down to the new beauty. At first, to
her unsophisticated mind, the intoxi-
eating whirl of ceaseless gayeties was
at once pleasant and novel. but now
she is heartily tired of it; she is filed
with intense mad longings to revisit
the old home in the quiet, peaceful
Countrywide old-fashioned garden. the
tangled wood. and the lake. glimmering
under cloudless, dazzling sky-how it
all comes back To her, food OF bitter
memories. A warm breeze steals in
at the open windows, blowing out the
long. tilmy curtains, and bearing a
Whit of mignonette from the flower
filled balcony.
The door opens and a man enters.
At the sight of him Ruth rises. with
a suppressed cry, pale to the very lips.
She holds out her hand.
Capt. Tremayne" she says. this
is indeed a surprise! | had no idea
that you had returned"
The visitor holds her hand In his. let
ting his eyes rest on the pale. lovely
face for a moment; then they both sit
down.
He is the first to speak.
Il only arrived in England a few
days ago. and. being in town. | seized
the first opportunity to call on you. fol-
the sake OF aud lang syne."
Ruth smiles and slowly unfurls heI
feather fan; the heat is terrific.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-27
An Urgent Case.

When the doctors telephone rang
late one night he went to the instru-
ment himself and received an urgent
appeal from two fellow-practitione
to come down to the club for a quiet
game.
EMILY, DEAR" he said, turning to his
wife, Il am called out again. and 1t
appears to be very serious case, for
there are two doctors already in attend.
ance."-New York Times.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-27
just Enough.

"Was there much of a gathering to
see the ship start?" asked Colonel Car
ter. whose servant had been down to
the wharf.
Yes, sab. dey was a mons'ous lot
oh folks" said Ajax. promptly.
And was the crowd tumultuous or
uuiet?" asked the Colonel
Not zactly quiet" said Ajax,
doubtfully, but dey wasn't too null
tuous. sab, | shouldn't say; no. sab,
dey was jes' about multuous 'nough
for de 'casion, sah."-Youth's Compan-
ion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-27
CHAPTER |.

I'll heavens; the soft, fragrant air,
"a heavy with the scent OF roses and
carnations stirred the creepers on the
low. white house. signing family
through the trees at the bottom of the
velvety- terraccd lawns which sloped
down to the edge of the miniature lake.
shimmering in the hot July sunshine.
Through the trees walked stiffly tall,
broad shouldered specimen of the
stronger sex, with long, military
stride, whistling carelessly as he skirt
ed the lake and disappeared into the
tangled wood path. AS he passed out
of sight woman came slowly up the
green terraces, pausing, as she reached
the top. to glance back at the retreat
ing figure in the distance; then she
turned away, with Il little impatient
gesture. gathering the soft folds of her
gray dress together as she mounted the
wide. shallow steps and sauntered
slowly along the shadowy shrubbery
path, where the leafy branches met
overhead, forming a natural avenue OF
cool. delicious shade She sat down
YEARLY on the rustic seat at the far
end of the messy path, resting her head
against the old tree at her back, the
dark. shadowy background throwing
into strong relief the slight gray fig
ure, with the small head proudly erect,
crowned with masses of golden brown
hair, curly and soft, forming dark
setting for the pale face, out Of which
shone those glorious, dark-gray eyes,
with "A deep violet tinge in them, just
now filed with an overpowering weight
of WEAKNESS and agony of disappoint-
ment.
He never cared" she said to herself;
"are his eyes so blinded that he cannot
see the truth for himselfT
Her bosom heaved under the soft,
silky folds of her cool gray dress; her
hands were tightly clasped before her.
Suddenly her whole attitude changed
and relaxed, and she resumed her old
careless posture; a maid came down
the path, with silver salver in her
hand, on which reposed a card. The
woman glanced at the name inscribed
thereon-"Lord Bennington
Il will come in" she said and the
maid returned to the house.
She sat motionless for an instant,
then rose quickly, as if some sudden de-
termination had seized her. A scOrn-
full smile curved her red lips as she
walked into the cool, shadowy draw
ing room. through the open French
window. AS she entered a man ad-
vanced quickly to meet her; he seized
both her hands in his, saying passion
ately-
Ruth, have come for my answer.
What is ii to be-"
She turned away her head for an in
slant, and looked out into the sunlit
garden, down to the dark, shady wood,
with the lake dancing in the hot sun
shine; then she looked back into the
dark, handsome face of the man before
her.
at is to be-yes,' she said in her
clear, cool voice, with no trace of emo
ton; but she shuddered involuntarily
as she was clasped In her lovers arms.
That was the first act of the tragedy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-03-27

II you are smart, you will never BE-
so polite as when you have a cinch.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
Burke's Garden Academy.

The closing exercises of Burke's Garden
Academy came off teiday, and large
crowd of the patrons and. friends of the
school attended
At 10 O'Clock a. m. the first exercise
was held. 1t consisted of chorus, rec-
tations by Misses Efie Weaver, Matte
Rhudy, Leila Pendleton, Laura Glider
sleeve and Fannie Ryan, the annual ad-
dress by Rev. s. 0. Hall, and a closing
gong. instrumental music-piano solos
and duets-were interspersed.
At 4 p. m. the second exercise took
place. 1t was a long program, with twen
ty numbers, made up of dialogues, recita-
tions, declamations, piano selections and
a cantata, "a Trip to Europe" This,
like the first exercise, was attended by a
large audience.
Prof. Greever's entertainments are
always interesting, and his school is prov
ing itself one of tue most successful and
useful in Virginia. 1t has been doing
splendid work from the beginning and
continues to grow in merit. We know of
no school where parents can send their
sons and daughters for an academic edu-
cation with greater assurance Of good re-
suits than to Burke's Garden Academy.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
STRUCK BY SAVAGE ENEMY.
American Soldier Attacked by Moro
Bearing a Flag of Truce.

MANILA, May 26.-While Lieutenant
Robert C. Humber, Of the Tenth Infantry,
and Sergeant Walling, of the same regl'
ment, were walking about six miles from
Camp Vikers, in Mindanao, they per-
ceived single Moro carrying a flag of
truce When the native had approach he'd
close to the Americans, he suddenly drew
his weapon and slashed Sergeant Walling,
cutting his arm completely off. Lieutenant
Humber attempted to shoot the Moro,
but his revolver missed fire, and the native
escaped in the tall grass.
General Davis, the commander of the
American forces in Mindanao, has reltera'
ted his orders that no American soldiers
are to leave camp unless in a party of at
least eight men, who must be armed and
prepared for any emergency.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
A Supposed Kidnapping.

WINCHESTER, Va, May PA sensa-
tino was caused here this afternoon by the
announcement that Mamie Grubbs, the
the pretty 19-year-old daughter of MIR.
William Grubbs, had mysteriously
disappeared from home and is believed to
have been kidnapped by men who came
here with show this week. The young
girl attended the night performance and
was observed leaving the grounds. This
was the last seen of her.
When she failed to return home that
night, her mother thought she intended
passing the night with some friends.
During the days following fruitless
search has been kept up, but no trace of
the girl has been discovered.
Police in the towns where the circus has
visited since Miss Grubbs disappeared,
have searched among the circus men, but
could not find the girl.
1t is thought her abductor has hidden
her away in some obscure spot until the
danger Of detection is passed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
Peace Seems to BE in Sight.

LONDON, May 23.-The Associated Press
has every reason to believe that peace in
South Africa is practically secured. How
soon it will be announced depends appar-
emily more upon the convenience of the
Boer leaders than upon the inclination OF
the Boer government.
The delay is technical, and to end the
long war seems to be the desire of both
British and Boer leaders. The latter,
however, are unable to convince all their
followers of the wisdom of acquiescing to
the terms of peace.
Were the Beers thoroughly disciplined
force, dependent upon the action of their
general officers, peace would probably be
proclaimed tonight; but DeWet and the
other generals seem themselves unable to
positively guarantee the degree to which
their example will be followed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
S. ". VIRGINIA
LOCAL ITEMS
WHAT HAS RECENTLY TRANSFERRED
IN THE COUNTIES OF THIS
SECTION

The commencement exercises of Shoe
maker College at Gate City, Va, were
held last week. The Richmond medal
for oratory was won by MIR. g. ). Pendle-
ton and the Bowling Head.Sloan debater's
medal by Mr.. J. A. Noblin. The contests
for these medals were pronounced the
best in the history Of the institution.
The trial of the suit of F. NJ. Young, Of
Grayson count,, against Sullins College in
the Circuit Court of Bristol, Va, was con-
cluded on Monday, the 10Th inst, by the
plaintiff taking non-suit. The jury ex'
pressed wish to decide the case with.
out hearing arguments, and thereupon
counsel for plaintiff moved TO dismiss the
jury and summon new jury. The court
denied the motion, and plaintiff took a
non.suit. This was an action Brought by
Young on account of the death of his
daughter from typhoid fever while a
pupil at the college. 1t was charged in
the declaration that an epidemic of fever
had resulted from neglect, but the evil
dence failed to substantiate the charge.
A remarkable freak of lightning occur
red on the 25th inst, in Montgomery
county. Frank Kester, while driving
overlook Mr.. and Mrs. Akers and child.
He took Mrs. Akers and child in his
buggy and Mr.. Akers proceeded afoot.
A few minutes later lightning struck the
buggy, knocking the woman and child
from one side and Kester from the other,
and scattering the vehicle over the road
way. Mrs. Akers was holding an um-
brela over herself and Kester when the
bolt struck, passed down the handle, leav-
ing it short distance above her hand
and striking Kester on the neck, tearing
his collar and necktle in two. 1t then
passed down his back, burning the flesh
as with a hot iron, tearing his shoe heel off
and leaving mark of scared flesh the
entire length of his body. Kester was
found unconscious, but later recovered.
Mrs. Akers and her child were but slight
y shocked and not severely injured.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
EDItORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. Bryan has returned from Cuba,
where he went to witness the ceremonies
connected with the Inauguration Of the
Cuban republic. He expresses himself
satisfied with the condition of affairs in
Cuba and predicts that the United States
will eventually give the Filipinos govern
ment of their own. Mr.. Bryan's faith in
the good purposes of the Republican
party must be growing.
The farmers of Kansas have formed a
pool and have purchased six of the largest
wheat elevators in the wheat belt Of that
State. The object of the pool is to fight
the Flour Trust that is forming in New
York. Farmers are taken into the pool
on the payment of 500 each, for which
they are to receive from the company the
market value of their wheat sold to the
company, and in addition, one-half
the profit derived from handling the
wheat
John ]. Cole, St. Louis scientist, ad'
yances the opinion that the St. Pierre dis
aster was caused by an electric shock.
lie believes that the $4,000 victims were
killed instantly by such a shock. Among
other arguments he states that many OF
the victims were found sitting peacefully
in their chairs as though they had fallen
asleep, and that some bodies were found
in an erect position. We believe there is
very intelligent foundation for such
theory. Without having any scientific
knowledge of volcanoes, or what causes,
then we have always read an idea that
they were caused by electricity. This
idea was formed many years ago when
we had Humboldt's theory about two
great electric currents passing through the
earth-one from North to South and the
other from East to West.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
VIRGINIA MINERS TO STRIKE
10000 Men In Virginia to Go Out June Z.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, 24.-The united
miners who have been in session here for
the past two days adjourned tonight after
ordering general strike of all miners in
West Virginia and Virginia to begin June
and last until the demands of 10 to p
per cent. increase in wages are granted.
The resolutions sent to the mine operators
are as follows:
1--WE are mining coal in many places in
these States at a lower rate than any other
place in the world. We have decided to
cease work on and after Saturday, June
7, until the scale of wages adopted at
Huntington, w. Va, March is, 1902. a
copy of which is hereafter furnished you,
has been complied with or you have met
us in joint conference and another scale
has been mutually agreed upon. In noti'
fylng you of our decision to cease work, we
desire to impress upon you the fact that
We fully realize the responsibility OF such
step. We understand the hunger and
other hardships that we and our families
will have to endure. We know that 1t
means loss of profits to you and that many
thousands not directly connected with our
trade will suffer if the mines are closed
We have sought to avoid this by concilia-
tory measures, and We say to you now
that we are ready to meet you in joint
conference, for the durpose of considering
and, if possible, adjusting these grievances
at any time and place that may be
mutually agreed upon, either before or
after the suspension has taken place and
desire you to accept this as a standing
invitation to that effect"
From authentic sources it is learned
that the mine workers in case strike is
called expect to have enlisted $4,000
miners and laborers at the beginning in
Virginia and West Virginia, which is over
three -fourths of the working population OF
the coal section, and they will also enlist
in their case the many trades unions and
the American Federation of Labor, which
are thoroughly organized, especially in
West Virginia which will aid them through
sympathy. These and those who will
have to quit work on account of the clos
ing of the mines will reach total of l25,
600 idle men in the two States.
The following is the order authorizing
the suspension of work:
"To the miners and laborers of Virginia
and West Virginia:
Correcting: All the efforts on the part of
your officers to secure joint conference
have failed. The operators have absolutely
ignored our requests for a meeting. For
the reasons specified in a circular letter
sent to the operators under this date, a
COPY of which is herewith inclosed, you
are respectfully notified that a suspension
of work will take place on and after June
7, 1902, at mines under the jurisdiction,
control or influence of district No. II,
until the scale adopted by the convention
at Huntington, W. Va, has been COM
piled with or the operators have met us
in joint conference.
"Ry order of Huntington convention.
81. A. Richards, President.
"Clark Johnson, Secretrry.
United Mine Workers of America"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
LADIES' WALKING SKIRTS.

This subject that interests most ladeS-aH the LADIES VINO
buy garments readymade This IS subject aoou WHICH we
know good dea subject of which retailer can fully tamlae
himself with unless he has had practical experience the manufacture
of these garments have had practical experience Therefore we
should be competent the purchase of Ladies Skirts See the line
Of walking and dress skirts we are showing; then judge to
potency.
AT $aes-Lades Walking Skirts of heavy Oxford Sung Wsucneo
Seams ten stitching silk Wristbands
AT Walking Skirts heavy blue striped OheV ee TOW"
of single stitching double silk Wristbands
at %5 oaIadies fourteen OF corded sn
inc On Aoun four rows stitching silk Wristbands
at $S Aa-G medium weight sung hounce cora Scnu
and finished wthha embroidered rings double seams
AT "a ee-Iaes gray tan summer skirts OF line sung ana cneo
wide Aoupce ned wi stitched bands
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
PELEE AGAIN
IN ERUPTION.
Huge Black Clouds Rolling Oyer Fort
De France in Masses.
A PANIC In THE TOWN IMMINENT
Though the Town Itself is Not Considered
In Danger-Seyere Thunderstorm
and Heavy Rainfall Floods
the Streams on st.
Vincent.
A PANIC IN THE TOWN IMMINENT
the Streams On NJ
Vincent.

Fort DE FRANCE, ISLAND of MARTIN
1QUE, Monday, May 26, 8 p. m.-MUnt
Pelee is again in eruption. Huge black
clouds are rolling over Fort De France III
great masses, in which there are peculiar
lightning flashes. The inhabitants are
now focking into the great square OF the
town. If the demonstration increases, a
panic is imminent.
A very heavy surf has been beating on
the shore for the last two hours, and an
enormous greyish yellow cloud, at great
height, is dimly visible in the direction OF
Mont Peee.
The night is intensely dark, and the
stars are only family visible.
Fort De France is in no danger from the
volcano, but there is considerable ap-
prehension of panic in the nighttime
should the greyish yellow cloud reach
here and ashes and stones begin to fall.
There are no noises from the volcano at
present.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
Death of A. Lilly.

After protracted illness Mr.. A Lilly
died at his home in Tazewel on last Fri
day afternoon in the seventy-second year
of his age He was native of Kanawha
county, Virginia, now West Virginia, and
took up his residence at Tazewell in 1869.
During the Civil War he was a member
of the 59th Regiment of Infantry, Wise's
Legion, and was a gallant soldier. He is
survived y his wife, two sons and three
daughters,
On Sunday afternoon, at 8 O'Clock,
funeral services were held in the Method
ist church, conducted by Rev. ]. A. Tay-
lor. The remains were then taken to the
new cemetery and buried. The pall-bear.
ers were: Mess. ]. w. SPOTS. A. j. May,
Jr., r. A. T. Clement, o. q. Emshwiller,
James Kits and DR.. G. A. Thompson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
For Relief of Mine Sufferers.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The House
Committee on Appropriations had under
consideration today the resolution offered
by Mr.. Gibson (Tennessee), appropriating
$40, ,OOO for the Tennessee coal mine suf-
ferers. Mr.. Gibson appeared before, the
committee in behalf Of the resolution, and
stated there we're between 1000 and 1900
people in needy circumstances by reason
of the disaster. The comittee will hold
another meeting for consideration of the
resolution.
Mr.. Gains, of Tennessee, today IN
troduced a bill appropriating $4,000
for the relief of the windows and orphans
left destitute by the mine explosion at
Coal Creek, Tennessee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
Pension Commissioners Meet.

The Board of Pension Commissioners
for Tazewell county met in the circuit
court clerks Office last Tuesday. Mr.. A..
St. Clair and DR.. J. r. Gildersleeve were
the members present. A few new appli-
cations for pensions we're filed. From the
number of applications that have been
presented, including the old list, it is
thought that the revised list of Confeder-
ate pensioners in the county will contain
between one hundred and thirty and one
hundred and forty names.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
WORK OF VOLCANOES.
All Persons Residing Near ST. Pierre
Are Dead,

CAsTRIEs, IsLANDoF ST. LUCIA, SUNDAY,
May 25.-St. Pierre, Martinique, is no
longer of interest, except to the scientists.
Mont Pelee is still active, but all within
its range are dead or have fed. Fort de
France is quieter, as the large exodus OF
its inhabitants have gone to neighboring
colonies. The Martinique sufferers have
sufficient food for the present.
The St. Vincent volcano, the Soufriere,
is less active. The total loss Of life as a
result OF its eruption is finally placed at
LOO, about the original estimate. The
wounded and burned number 600. Many
of those in hospital cannot recover. More
than 1000 persons are destitute. They
are receiving adequate relief. The
material damage done in st. Vincent is
principally to the plantations. Many ol
the sugar works may be restored. Sugar
hogsheads are being dug out Of the lava
and ash heaps.
The lava stream passed behind George
town which, with Chateau Belair, wal
uniDjured.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29

Ringstown, Island of St. Vincent, Mon
day, May 26.-On Saturday night the
dense clouds forming canopy over the
greater part of the island lowered, and
severe thunderstorm, accompanied by a
heavy rainfall, broke over st. Vincent and
continued until today, causing the mud
streams in the winward district of George
town to be flooded. The water pipes were
damaged, several houses were washed
away, and two lives were lost. The rain
fall was SO heavy that it disturbed the
bodies of the buried victims Of the vol
canic disaster, and corpses with putrid flesh
hanging to the bones we're exposed to
view.
During the rainstorm the Soufriere
volcano appeared to give forth dense
clouds of vapor and steam, rising to con-
siderable height, and spreading over the
neghborhood. Roading sounds from the
mountain also caused apprehension of
another eruption. Severe lightning lasted
all night Saturday, and on Sunday.
Eight inches of rain fell at Kingstown
between Saturday and Monday, the heav'
lest downfall since the hurricane.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
Cause of the Coal Greek Disaster.

Coal CREEK, Tenn 26.-State Labor
Commissioner and Mine Inspector r. A.
Shiftlett gave out statement at noon in
which he says the explosion in Fratervile
coal mine on last Monday was caused by
gas, and thet he has found "three or four
bad leaks in the old Knoxville Iron Com
pany's mine from which gas flows into the
Fratervllle NINE"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
CLOSING OUT SALE
VAPORATED FIR u ITS.

The season for evapOrated fruits is
drawing to a close. We are making some
very close prices to close out our stock.
We offer you prunes small, but tirst-class
in every respect, 25lb boxes at Sl.63 per
box. Larger sizes by the pound at SO, Zoe
and IL l-2c per pound. Extra fancy eyap-
Grated peaches, 25lb boxes at $3.50 per box,
less quantity 15c per pound. Choice
peaches, small lots, IL 1-2c per pound, 25lb
boxes $3.50. Fine, fancy evapOrated april
cots at 15c per pound. Lay in supply of
the above while they last. Your money
refunded if you are not entirely satisfied.
BUSTON g. SONS,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-29
Property Sold.

Messrs. Henry & Graham have pur.
chased the Kelly property on Main street,
and will erect thereon handsome brick
building in the near future. The lot
fronts about 90 feet on Main street and
runs back IS feet. On the first floor
Messrs. Henry & Graham will place COM
plete suit of law Offices for their exclusive
use, fitting them up in the most modern
st,lo The building will be two stories,
but it las not yet been determined for
what purpose the second story will be
fitted up.