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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03

pray Lead us not into temptation" Blu
under this law partisans are to be placed
in position which invites them by fraud
ulent discrimination to advance the in.
terest of their party. Every wrong tha
man does tends to harden and make
him worse man. and every unjust die
elimination that these partisan boards
shall make will make worse men of them
Again, all classes of citizens seeing thai
the law invites such fraudulent discrimi
nation, and seeing the officers of the Law
engaged in such fraudulent methods viii
despse the law, and hold the law and
those who administer it in contempt.
We conclude, therefore, that if the ma
jority report should be adopted it will de
moralize the people, and work untold evil
to the State, because:
First. 1t will cause those who are dis.
criminated against to despise and defy the
the law.
Second. 1t will cause honest and up
right men TO lose respect for the law and
to refuse to take part in its admiuislra-
ton.
Third It's fraudulent administration
will make worse men of those who admin
lister it, and bring the law and those who
administer it into contempt with all
classes.
We believe that every citizen of the
State should be justly and honestly dealt
With. The law defining who shall have
the right of suffrage should be as plain
and certain as it can be made, and, SO far
astKe i1Se&apty of man can devise, II
should he so drawn as to prevent any
partisan or fraudulent administration y
it. This will inspire confidence in tIE
law aud cause all men to take part in
administration result greatly to bt
desired
We think it more important to haveI q
reform in the method OF voting than ~
the suffrage. 1t must be admitted by kl
that the PRESENT. election law is go drawn
that great andsmany frauds are constantly
committed under it. r.
Under this election law the illiteratt
voters are placed at the mercy Of one elec-
ton officer, and every safeguard is placed
around tlis election officer to prevent any
one from detecting him in the perpetra
ton of his.fraud. We think this election
law is crying evil which demands i'm
mediate reform.
We. therefore, herewith submit, or
right of suffrage, the section contained II
the present Constitution, and along with
it submit some sections on the method O
voting.
The sections on the method of voting
are submitted with great diffidence. We
recognize that they are not perfect, bu
they have been drawn in an honest efor
to correct to some extent the present evl
method.
1t will be noted that we provide that th(
voter acquiring the right to vote after tht
adoption of this Constitution shall prepare
his own ballot and write his name on 1t
This Is an automatic educational test ap
plicable to all classes alike, but will no
deprive any man OF the right to vote wht
now has that right. Under the preSen
advantages forobtainiDg an education We
deemsthis a reasonable requirement, anC
one that will cause men to take advantage
of their opportunities for education, anC
at the same time tend to place the methoC
of conducting the elections on hlghel
plane.
Respectfully submitted,
A. z. GILLESPIE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03

Hon. John D. Long, Secretary of the
Navy, has accepted an invitation from the
Boston Latin School Association to be
present at its dinner on April Z, at the
Exchange Club. Secretary Long once
taught in the school as substitute, for a
short time. DR.. Edward Everett Hale
will preside at the dinner.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03

You will never wish to take another
dose of pills if you once try Chamberlain's
Stomach & Liver Tablets. They are easier
to take and more pleasant in effect, They
cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver
and bowels. For sale by Jno L. Jacks on
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
Respectfully submitted,
A y GIITFSpIF
Death of Alexander Steele.

Last Friday, on our return to Iazewell
from Marion, we were informed that Mr.
Alexander Steele was dead. That he had
died at his home at Midway, in this coun'
ty, Oh Tuesday, the 25th of March, after
being i'll nine days with pneumonia. The
information was received with deep regret
by the writer, as it had been received by
the many friends of the deceased in every
section of the country.
MIR. Steele was 6fty.three years, seven
months and thirteen days old at the time
of his death.
Twenty.six years ago he was married to
Miss Sarah Allen, by whom he had eight
>childrep. His wife and seven children
sAryiye him. The children are; Mrs.
IoA Ascue. Mrs. William Steele, Misses
steils\Maude, Willie Belle and Maggie
Steele and Mr.. Grattqp Steele. lie is also
survived Ny one brother, MIR. W. B.
Steele, and hhree sisters, Mrs. Robert Les
ter. Mrs. G. C\Brooks and Mrs. Riburn
Witt. He also Neaves one half-brother
MIR. C. H. Steele, Apd one half'sister' Miss
Rebecca E. Steele. "
The deceased had Never united with
any church, but was a tiNp believer, and
die,I with perfect assurantN 70 bis loved
ones that all was well Will ifr: ~
services wsIs,s rue of the de-
ceased. be was preach.
ell by th s flockhart, who
had bae niDister at the
= ev BilderbacE
3 E IS = i rvlce and con
a + 4 4 4 + ( + grave. A very
f II / nd relatives at
E& 4 4 y + followed the re
3 tnder Steele w
| Il 3 + & one of the bes
{ + & ! &. + we'll county. H'
full of hospitality
In his family lif'
and and tender
death will be
nd he will begreat
Iew him. Peace tc
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
Mo 6Ioss Carriaqe Paint Made

will wear as long as Devoe's. No other
are as heavy bodied, because Devoe's
weigh to ounces more to the pint. Sold
by Jno. +. Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Ali 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, 1902-04-03
A razewsll Woman Asks

'have you floor paint that will last two
weeks?" Yes we have Devoe's; It has
beautiful gloss and will wear two years II
properly applied. Jno. Il. Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
N o E.

All persons are hereby notified and
warned not to hunt. fish, ride, or drive
stock across. or otherwise trespass on my
premises. situated on bead waters OF
Clinch River in Tazewel County, Va.
WM. IL. KELLY.
sont 12tb 1901. l2m.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
For Sale.

The Methodist parsonage at Liberty
Hill is for sale. Persons desiring 10 pur-
chase the property can get terms &C., by
addressing
r. X. sutherland,
Knob, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
SURFACE & WHITE. PrQDPiGtOrS

We have just received full line of FLOW-I
lER POTS, both Embossed and Plain, rangingI
i'm price from 4c to 35c, complete
Landreth's and Burpee's Garden Seeds are
the very best you can buy. We have them|
either in bulk or package. Also Yellow DAM
Iver and Silver Skin ONION SETS
The season for putting out Flowers is all
hand, and we have large variety OF SEEDS
lin bulk or package,
j. 3. BOYER g. co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
Paint Your Buggy for 75c,

to 81 90 with Devoe's Glass Carriage Paint.
1t weighs to s ozs. more 10 the pint than
others, wears longer, and gives gloss
equal to new work. Sold by Jno. E. Jack
son.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
Stops the Cough
and Works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one y. No Cure, no Pay.
Price % cents.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish in Devoe's Var
nish Floor Paint; costs 3 cents more a
quart though. Sold by Jno. K. Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
George.

paiDt, lead and oil,
by the addition OF
l,ent painters know
aB, lasts three years.
three years with a
IN painters generally
#ip three years.
N is nothing but lead
i but it lasts about
fs reckon.
4; taker for fifty years.
4 .,ainted Devoe nlne
! at is said to be in
J lon as when it was
/ last nine yfars.
Surs truly
i. W. Devoe & %.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
ROADS THAT COULD BE MACADAMIzED.

From Graham to Russell line, via
n Liberty, exclusive of road now
built,)
From j. E. Peery's to Richlands,
via Baptist Valley,
FIom j. +. Peery's down the
river,
From Capt. Peery place t) Cove
Greek, (excusive'of road now
built,)
From Liberty road at Plum Creek
into Thompson Valley and in
Thompson Valley,
FROM Grattan towards Wythe
vile, in Burke's Garden,
From Tazewell depot to Willow
Bridge, via J. E. Peery's,
From Tazewell depot to Healing
Springs,
From Pocahontas to Abb's Valley
and along same,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
.REPOR1 OF A
~ MINORITY
Zliittee on the Elective Fran
kiSe, Qualification
Basis of Representation and
brtiOnment, and on

"a ff3 President and Members Of the Conren-
ton:
i Being unable to agree with the report
4 filed by majority Of tie Committee on
the Elective Franchise, etc, we ask leave
+ to submit the following report as to the
Fight of suffrage, and method OF voting;
N We do not think that any man who now
X,as the rieh, of suffrage should be depriv-
N Of that right There is no right which
~ han has in government like ours that
can Ne dearer to him than the right OF
suffra&e 1t is the right preseryative O.
of All Nights, and We most earnestly insist
that we'have no more right to take away
his right 10 vote, than We have to take
sway his, property. To take away his
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03

Sept. 18th, 1901.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03
Some Figures on Roads.
(Conamunjcated.)

The discussion Of the road question now
going on in the county is only q little
part of the great discussion of the same
vitally important question now going on
all over the country. 1t has in it promise
of great things for the future. All agree
that the greatest need of the greatest
country on earth is good roads. 1t Is
strange that we have not had them before,
but now they are coming; we do no' kno"
Just how, but they are coming.
There is wide divergence Of opinion
on the road question, a. was shoN AT The
recent mass meeting, but this di,l, rr.ce is
only as to "ways and uean-' We are
agreed as to what we need and diller only
in our ideas of how 10 attain it. There
are only two ways-to borrow enough
money to rock the leading roads at once
Of to attain this end 10y the slower process
u doing each year what the available fund
fbr that year makes possible.
| Our people, honest, industrious and
Conservative, very properly hesitate before
agreeing to place upon the county large
debt; and no step in public affairs, no
matter how advantageous, can be safely
taken unless supported by intelligent pub
Gc opinion. To create such intelligent
public opinion is the legitimate mission of
discussion and agitation. The question of
roads, then, becomes one of business pure
and simple, and is to be solved only upon
the basis of cold facts. To help in the
solution, the following suggestions and
facts are presented, the suggestion as to
the roads that might be built being only
tentative, but showing what could be
done.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-04-03

board. UndsR thiE 4 provision the partisan>
hoard can depriveItheir fellow-citizens of
their right to yotg q and then comfort them.
selves with the thought that the suprem-
acy Of their partk is necessary for the sal
walton of the co|hntry, and that their fel-
citizens we(e unworthy to vote be-
G csuse they welk Of a different political
party.
1t will not oto claim that men will
nst take advantage Of law so loosely
Il. I,f l.,
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02
FLASHES FROM THE HIRES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul G. The
baud Of New York are victims Of
THEN new valet, whose name is
Kern, to jewels valued at $50, 900.
John Pinover, d young whole.
sale liquor dealer Of Middletownl,
N. T., Dec. 20, jumped from the
Brooklyn bridge, and was taken
out Of the water apparently life.
less.
Rev. James A. Heath, formerly
pastor of the Baptist church at
CASTLE, N. ", where his wife
and children now reside, was
charged with illegally securing
a divorce from his wife to wed a
Kansas City woman, was deposed
from the ministry recently.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02
Examinations.


The United States Civil Service
Commission will hold examina.
tions at several places in each
state during March and April
to secure young men and women
for the government service.
Nine Thousand eight hundred
mud ,ss,s. ,,1tle rst,Ils secured
POSITIONS last year through these
examinations. Probably 10000.
appointments will be made this
year. All appointments are for
life, and for most positions only
a common school education is re-
qnired. Salaries at appointment
vary from $500 to 81, 200 d year
with liberal promotions after
ward. Politics is not considered.
This affords Il good opportunity
for people between l6 and Al
years Of age. Those desiring
places Of this kind can get full
information about them, free, by
writing to the Columbian Cor
respondence College, Washing
ton, D. c., and asking for it's civil
service catalogue, number three.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02

Iols costume, of a silver perfume
spray, and Art Wright, second
prize for the second most ludi.
Itruons costume, of a handsome
'aluminum cigar case. Most of
the dancers remained until after
supper, and the dance broke up
at three d clock.
In conferringprizes the judges
had difficult task there being
over l5o costly, beautiful and
funny costumes to pass upon,
and many Of them worthy of the
highest praise. Had we been
one Of the judges we would have
given first prize to Mrs. I. S.
Boyer for her original and
attractive representation Of the
!" Bemidji Pioneer.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02
80 Days for Is Cents

This is a case where the silver
lost. Last Friday night Robert
Nelson's "Stockholm saloon was
broken into by a lone burglar,
and after touching up the cash
register for all there was
in it's. cents turned his
attention to slot machine with
an axe he had brought along for
that purpose While the mid
night marauder was pursuing
his hellish designs the night bar
boy, who had locked up for the
night and was sleeping in one of
the back rooms, awakened from
his slumbers by the noise, drew
his revolver and fred three shots
at the loiterer, neither one Of
which took effect. r
Patrolman Brose arrived on
the scene at the opportune mo-
ment and arrested the offender,
who gives his name as George
Jones. He was taken before
Justice Martin, who sentenced
him to ninety days in the county
Jail.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02
TO BE FINISHED
ABOUT JAN. 10
ills Understood From 4 Reliable
Source That Road Will BE
Completed BY That Date.

Co.,
The people Of Blackdnck are
all smiles these days as the com.
pletion Of the M. & I. Is near at
hand at that point when they
will have railroad connection with
the outside world on or about
Jan. 40, when they claim the
town will be decorated with
everything in sight.
Work in the railroad yards is
about completed and everything
will be in readiness by the time
the railroad has reached Black
duck. The framework of the
depot is completed and the
roundhouse has been ready for
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02
BAND BALL
A SUCCESS
he Opera House was Crowded
With Gay Costumes to Greet
the New Year.

The masquerade ball giten
FeW Years eve by the band boys
Eas the best and most largely
blended of any kindred event
Iyer given in our city. Owing to
he absence of a baritone player
he boys were handicapped, 4, as in
Ill ovcrtures this instrument has
bios and leading parts, but the
pys made the best Of it and
pmmenced the concert at about
s15, continuing it until nine
lclock. Kelsey IS orchestra fur
ished abundant first class music,
bid everyone enjoyedt themselves
d the utmost.
The grand march was called
b11s3O, when Ed Achenbach an
punced the judges, and after
keir taking ample time to COM
hre the relative merits of the
bstumes he announced the win
krs Of prizes: Mrs. A. Ogden,
fpresenting a water lily, first
fize Of q silver card tray; Chas.
hsler, representing a Spanish
bvalier, the second prize Of a
aver shaving mug; John Patter
h, representing bloomer girl,
list prize for the most ludlcru-
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02

occupancy for some days past.
The architecture Of the depot is.
somewhat similar to the one in
Turtle River, only much larger.
Work On the ssYa is finished and
the teams are busy hauling the
dirt taken out Of the excavation
for the depot and platform tothe
big tiIl n
The telegraph poles and wires
are in place and the residents Of
Blackduck can now hear the hum
OF the wires from the outside
world which they have been
patiently awaiting for some
months past
People in this section of the
county will be able to have ac.
commodations much more com.
Portable than they have had here.
tofore by stage route.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02
BAPTIE EAo. (
THE VICTOR
Defeats John S. Johnson. the
World's Ex-Champion Skater,
In a Series of Three Races.

| Monday night a vast concourse
1of people, about four hundred in
number, thronged the skating
rink to witness what was to have
been a race between Norval Bap-
| tie and Frank McDaniels. The.
latter was suddenly taken i'll at
Minneapolis, and as a substitute
John S. Johnson, at one time
champion of the world, was in
duced to represent, thus making
the event better than was adver-
tised.
The first race, one,half mile,
was called a little before nine
]o'cloGk, the racers starting on OPP.
posite sides Of the rink Before
| fou1slaps had been skated Baptie
had gained a half lap and held il
until the finish; time, a:4o,
In the second race, one-mile,
they both started on the same
side Of the rink. They kept
about even until near the finish,
when Baptie took the lead and,
although Johnson worked hard,
lit could be seen that Baptie had
Everything his own way; time,
E3:19l.
The tWo-mile race was the one
in which most interest was mani
| Tested, it being thought by every
Ione present that Johnson stood a
better show in it than in the
former races, But Baptie had
his blood up, and despite the
frantic struggles on the part OF
his opponent, kept q safe enough
distance in the lead throughout
! the race to finish first; time, 6:5O.
Baptie retired from the rink
looking as If he could Withstand
la half dozen more races of
the sarne character, not Winded
| in the least and with no perspir-
alton, while the fact that John
lson was completely tagged, testi-
fes that he had done his best.
w. L. Baptie, the popular pro
prietor of the skating rink, an
nounces that on Jan. 20, John
Nilsson, champion five mile skater
of the world, will be here to race
Norval Baptie, champion Of North
Dakota, and who also holds the
one-quarter, one-half and one
mile records of the world. These
two gentlemen are without doubt
the fastest skaters in the world,
and the race is for blood and a
side bet of 500.
Nilsson at present is in Mani
toba beating all colners at various
distances and showing the Can
ucks how we do it over here.
In a letter received from. him
recently he states ''that Baptie
will have to travel as fast as a
ball shot out of a Mauser rifle in
order to defeat me, as | never
was in as good trim for race as
I am for the one on Jan. 90"
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1902-01-02

Mrs. Bert GeSchell was able to get
up yesterday after having been con-
fined to bed for the past seven weeks.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-04
REMARKABLE
We're Tales Told by Faust Before
Death.

Carroll Ia, Dec. 4.-James II. Faust
was shot and killed near here while at
tempting to crawl through window
in the residence OF his brother, Charles
Faust Charles Cronc, who fired the
shot has surrendered and asserts that
tho victim had designs on the life Of
his brother, whom, he says, he had
once attempted to kill. Crone is n
nephew OF Charles Faust.
Several years ago James Faust dIsap.
peared after serving term In the Iowa
pcnitentinry, aud was mourned as dead
A year ago he appeared at his parents
home at Clarence, Iowa, and said that
he had Just escaped from an insane asy,
lum at Toledo, o. After his disappear
ance from the Iowa penitentiary he
said he had been kidnapped.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-04
KNOCKED OUT MAHER.

Philadelphia, Dee. 4.-"Kid' Carter,
Of Brooklyn, last night knocked out Pc
ter Maher, of this city, in the second
round of what was scheduled to be a
six round bout at the Penn Art Athletic
cub. The finishing blow was delivered
two seconds before the round should
hnve ended.
Carter, at the start began to rush Ma
her A lively exchange Of blows, dur
ing which Carter reached Mahers face
several times. the local man responding
with body blows, was followed by a
clinch. Carter continually played for
his opponents jaw. In the second
round there was considerable wrestling.
Mahcr foored Carter once and was
himself knocked down three times
His last fall was due TO right cross on
the jaw, from which he was unable to
recover - HslISI
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-04
MORE TROUBLE
In the Domestic Affairs
of Shaga.
Interesting Story Brought Out
at Other Trial.

John Shaga was arraigned in Police
court Thursday morning, on a charge
of non-support, preferred by his wife.
Shaga pleaded not guilty and the case
was continued until Monday. Bond
$3.50.
Shaga was arrested on the same
charge half year ago or more and a
very interesting trial was the result
at that time. Both he and his wife are
still very young, and they testified
against each other then. They had
evidently not lived peaceably, and the
husband told tale OF how his wife
took the bed clothing from his bed one
cold and stormy night, turned the gas
off at the meter so he might not warm
himself IL he got cold, locked the cellar
doors and departed for her mothers
house.
Shaga was found guilty at that time
and suspended sentence was i'm
posed. Since last July he has been
away from Akron, but a warrant and
affidavit have been waiting for his
return, and his arrest was made by
officer McIister, Wednesday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-04
PLENTY TO DO.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-The Board OF Ap
peals OF the American Trotting Associa-
tion met here Wednesday and will he
ih session several days IT VIII he
obliged to dispose Of 100 cases. Forty
OF them were disposed Of Wednesday,
John Wood, Of 81. GATHERINGS, ont, and
bay gelding, Norscman, were expelled
and James McPhcc, of Toronto, Ont.
was fined $3.50. The horse was raced
under the name Of Dandy Hal, Wood
being the owner and Mcphee the
ariver.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-04
BOOMING.
New K. and L. Of II. Lodges Add
ing Many Members

Knights and Ladies' OF Honor, of the
two lodges OF the order recently organ.
lied in this city, received an additional
impetus toward success in the meetings
held on Tuesday and Wednesday even.
ings.
Victor lodge held its meeting Tuesday
night, and despite the stormy wealth
er had fine attendance and initiated
several candidates. as well as received
applications. The lodge was Invited to
attend Agcnda lodge in body on Tues
day evening of nest week, and witness
tho work of the degree stan, which in
vitaton was accepted unanimously.
Harmonic lodge held n very enthus,