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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
Improved Labor Conditions.
Philadelphia Press

Philadelphia Press.
That there has been a vast improvement
in the condition of workmen since the dark
days of the last Democratic Administration
is indisputable. 1t is something that re-
quires no proof beyond the personal ex-
perience of those persons who worked for
a living in 1894, and who have continued
TO be so employed up to the present time.
But there is ample proof in the July re-
port of the Bureau of Labor, of which Car
roll D. Wright is the head.
This bureau, before its absorption by
the Department of Commerce and Labor,
was conducted on All independent basis,
and it began several years ago an inquiry
into the cost of living and the course of
wages. There was no partisan purpose IN
the investigation. and it has only recently
been completed. 1t shows that wages have
increased 1873 per cert. since 1894, while
the cost of living has increased 1915 per
cent. Since 1896, when the Democrats
we're defeated and Mr.. Mckinley was
elected President, wages have increased
Sc per cent. and the cost of living 1916
per cent. But those figures do not take
cognizance of the increased amount OF
employment and the decreased hours of
labor.
According to Dun's commercial agency
there were 100000 persons out of en-
ployment under the last Democratic Adj
ministration. If there were not person
out of employment today that would not
appear in this non-partisan report; and
yet all know the great difference in that
respect since the Dingley tariff law became
operative, or even before that time, when
its passage was certainty. Then there
has been an average decrease in the hours
of employment, and that is not taken into
account in the figures mentioned. 10
1908 the hours of labor per week were Al
per cent. less than in 1890, 3.5 per cent.
less than in 1890, 3.5 per cent. less than
in 1895 and 81 per cent. less than in 1900.
This shows a marked improvement in the
condition of workmen.
In the establishments that had been
running continuously from 1890 to 1903
the aggregate of wages paid in 1903 was
45.1 per cent. greater than in 1896 and
54.4 pent. greater than in 1894. That
gives some idea of the result of the i'm
provement in business and the steady en-
ployment of the workmen. The year
1895 was not fair test of Democratic rule
as the return of the Republicans to power
was made certain in that year, and the
nation began to prepare for the change.
The figures given in the report Of Car
roll D. Wright are all OF the most trust
worthy character and cannot be disputed.
If all the facts in connection with this
matter were taken into consideration it
would show in more startling manner
the great success that has attended Re-
publican control OF the Government, but
the plain facts as given in this non-par-
tisan report are ample to convince every
intelligent voter that he does not want
return of Democratic rule and ruin.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
PUBLIC SPEAKING

Colonel Campbell Slemp, candidate fo
Congress in the Ninth District, and othe
distinguished speakers will address the vo
tiers of the Ninth District at the following
times and places:
Tazewell, August %, courthouse.
Pulaski City, September 5, courthouse
Lebanon, September 6, courthouse.
Abingdon, September 10, courthouse.
Pearisburg, September 26, courthouse
New Castle, October 10, courthouse.
Marion, October II, courthouse.
Wise, November 7, courthouse.
Hon. A. P. Gillespie, Of Tazewell, and
other distinguished speakers will address
the voters at the following times and
places:
Gate City, September 3.
Jonesyille, September 10.
Come out and hear the issues of the
hour discussed by able men.
Respectfully,
l.. P. SUMMERS,
Chairman Republican Congressional Dis
trict Committee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
TRUSTS IN CONT R0L
Corporations to run the Democratic Can
Vas-Chairman Taggart's Ap.
pslntments.
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
The only surprise in the appointments
made by Mr.. Taggart is the naming of De
Lancey Nicoll as vice-chairman of the Ma
tional Committee. He will have charge
of the Eastern headquarters Mr.. Nicoll
is counsel to several of the largest corpora
tons of the city, including the Netropoli-
tan Railroad Company and the Consolida-
ted Gas Company.
August Belmont is at the head of the
banking firm of August Belmont & Co.
apd Of the Interbcrough Railway. Col
onel James M. Gufey is probably the lar
gest individual oil producer in the United
States and owns many rich coal mines.
James Smith, Jr., is banker. George
Foster Peabody, the treasurer Of the COM
mittee, is member of the Wall Street
banking firm of Spencer, Trask & Co., and
was Palmer and Buckner Democrat.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
That Gambling Business.
Philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press.
Chairman Tsggart, of the Democratic
National Committee, in explaining the ex-
istence of the gambling den on the prop
erty of the corporation of which he is presi-
dent, says "There always has been gam
bling in this valley. To the guests of such
a hotel as this the games In the casino are
merely a diversion. The people OF the
country have never objected to the pat
rons Of this resort gambling if they wanted
to-" That ia a strange explanation for
the maintenance, contrary to law, of
gambling den. Probably Chairman Tag
CART will manage bis campaign on the
principle that anything is right if the law
officers do not interfere.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

and what they are pleased to call imperial
ism. These are imaginary or false issues
and reflect but little credit upon the intel
lieence or sincerity of the candidates and
party leaders who offer them.
If we mistake not the temper of the
people of the Ninth District they are dis.
posed to let well enough alone.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
Dewitt is the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel Salve
look for the name DEWITT on every box.
The pure, unaculterated Witch Hazel is
used in making DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, which is the best salve in the world
for cuts burns, bruises, boils, eczema and
piles. The popularity of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, due to its many cures, has
caused numerous wor bless counterfeits to
be placed on the market. The genuine
bears the name 4. G. Dewitt & Co., Chi
cago. Sold by John E. Jackson, Drug
Qiet.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system, set
the liver to action, remove the bile, clear
the complexion, cure headache and leave
good taste IN the mouth. The famous
little pills for doing such work pleasantly
and effectually are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. Bob Moore, of Lafayette, Ind,
says: GAN other pills have used grippe
and sicken, while DeWltt's Little Early
Risers are simply perfect" Sold by John
E. Jackson, Druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
ESCAPED an Awful Fate,

Mr.. H.. Higgins, of Melbourne, Fla,
writes, "My doctor told me l had Con.
sumption and nothing could be done for
me. was given up to die. The offer Of
a free trial bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. induced me to
try it. Results were startling. | am now
on the road to recovery and owe all to
DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t surely
saved my life." This great cure is guar.
anteed for all throat and lung diseases by
John L. Jackson, Druggist. Price Soc
and Sl.00 Trial Bottles free.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
Compulsory Vaccination Necessary
Buffalo Commercial.

Buffalo Commercial.
Philadelphia is now officially declared tc
be practically free" FROM smallpox-the
first time that such a statement could be
truthfully made in at least three years.
The scourge has cost the city thousands Of
lives and vast amount of money. One
difficulty that the health officers have bad
to grapple with has been the opposition
made to vaccination by ignorant persons
and cranks. But no civilized community
should tolerate such criminal nonsense on
any consideration.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
a Summer Cold.

A summer cold is not only annoying but
if not relieved Pneumonia will be the
probable result by Fall. One Minute
Cough Cure clears the phlegm, draws out
the Inflammation, heals, soothes and
strengthens the lungs and bronchial tubes.
One Minute Cough Cure is an ideal rem
edy for the children. 1t is pleasant to the
taste and perfectly harmless. A certain
cure for Group, Cough and Cold. Sold by
John E. Jackson, Druggist,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
Chairman Taggart's Practical Ways
Chicago Record-Herald

Chicago cord-Herald.
The selection of Thomas Taggart, Of In
diana, to be chairman of the Democratic
National Committee indicates that the
national campaign for the Democrats is to
be conducted on extremely practical lines
The Taggart idea of politics is summed
up in his declaration that "the way to win
a campaign is to win it," The ethics Of
"the game" do not bother him. 1t is
safe, therefore, to expect some very prac-
teal politics from the new chairman of the
Democratic National Committee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

IL was troubled for several years with
chronic Indigestion and nervous debility, y
writes F. j. Green, of Lancaster, N. H
"No remedy helped me until l began
using Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicines 1 ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles tina:
they are grand tonic aud inV&orstor for
weak, run down women. No other medi-
cine can take its place in our family" Try
them Only SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed
by John +. Jackson, Druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

The Duchess of Marlborough, formerly
Consuelo Vanderbilt, has gained the repu'
tation Of being the most reckless Of all
England's automobile drivers. Her
chauffeur has, in the pact year, been be-
fore some English magistrate any number
of times, but she will employ no chauffeur,
she recently declared, who will not drive
at high rate of speed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

President Nord, of Haiti, who has been
figuring in the dispatches as the oppressor
of the hitos in bis island, ought to be by
no means narrow.minded, if travel really
broadens one, for he has Travelled over all
of Europe, living for some time in Paris,
and returning home by way Of the Orient
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

Ferdinand G. Latrobe, many times
Mayor of Baltimore, is of the opinion that
Mayors of large cities have much easier
time of it nowadays than of yore. "ln
my time" he said, mayors bad TO be
members of the fire, police, water-in fact,
all the boards, or Councils committees.
They had no time at all to themselves.
Now, however, it seems that they have
nothing to do compared with the duties
in the old days"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

Governor Herrick, Of Ohio, was the
other day interviewed by reporter who
asked him; didn't you saw wood for a
living when you were boy ?" Eyes re-
piled the Governor, land l still think that
it's good thing, sometimes, to saw wood
and say nothing"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
Nearly Eorfelts His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally. started
horrible ulcer on the leg of j. B. Orner,
Franklin Grove, Ill. For four years it de-
fed all doctors and all remedies. But
Bucklen's Arnics Salve had no trouble to
cure him. Equally good for Burns, Bruises,
Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c at John +.
Jackson's Drug Store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the difference
She who is blushing with health uses DR..
Kings New Life Pills to maintain it. BY
gently srousing the lazy organs they COM
pei good digestion and head off constipa'
ton. Try them. Only 25c, at John +.
Jacksons, Druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

Irving Bachelor, the novelist, said in
recent interview that, after man had
learned the mere craft of writing, the
secret of success in letters lay entirely in
systematic and hard work.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

The closest relative Of George Washing-
ton now alive is Mrs. Attilio Morosni, the
wife of New York lawyer. She is great
great-granddaughter of Samuel Washing
ton. brother of the first President.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

General Kuropatkin, the Russian COM
mander, is one of the most devout of Rus
slams. When at home he never misses a
service and has a chapel in bis own home.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-08-11

Russell Sage, the fnancier, was 80 years
of age yesterday and observed the ami
versary by attending to business as usual.
The news-herald., 1904-02-13

the outside world to urge their re-
spectivc countries to war. And
now we have it.
We all stand aghast at the hor-
rors caused by fire, food and earth
quake, but how many of Us are
glad to hear of war? Too many,
we fear. We imagine that some
commercial benefit will come to us
through this contest in arms. We
think that Japan will need our
mules, and Russia our food sup
plies. These things may be true,
but we should not permit these sell
fish ends to allow us to set the ex-
ample of gladness at war before
the rising generation.
The news-herald., 1904-02-13
AN EASTERN WEDDING
Groom Is a Cousin of Hrs. Dan b.
GenunS of Stanton

The following notice clipped
from a Washington paper will
prove of interest to many of our
local readers, who are friends OF
Mrs. Dan B. Genung, as Mr.. Tri-
cou is cousin of hers,
There was an interesting naval
wedding at the New York Navy
Yard, January 18th, when Miss
Sarah Randolph Calhoun, daughter
of Pay Director and Mrs S. R. Cal
houn and granddaughter of Rear Ad-
miral Calhoun, U. S. n, became
the wife of Assistant Paymaster
Eugene Fl. Tricou of New York.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. l.. Mason Clarke, D. d. The
groom is the son of Henry P.
TricOu.
The maid of honbr was Miss
Florence Fairchild, the best man,
Paymaster William H. Doherty,
U. S. N.
The brides robe was an exquis-
ite creation of rich white satin, old
rose point lace and chiffon. The
veil was Brussels lace. She wore a
coronet of orange blossoms and
carried a bouquet of bride roses
and lilies of the valley. She was
escorted by her father.
The maid of honor wore an i'm
ported Venetian lace gown over
chiffon, and carried a bouquet of
yellow roses.
The groom and best man wore
the special full dress uniform. All
the officers of the Navy, Army and
Marine Corps present wore uni
forms, adding greatly to the bril-
liancy of the scene.
The large parlors were decorated
in yellow and white flowers and
Southern smilax, A canopy of
American flags was erected for a
bower, and under "Old Glory" this
daughter and granddaughter of the
Navy plighted her troth to one of
the youngest officers of the Navy,
who less than year ago received
his commission. The navy yard
band played the wedding march
from " Lohengrin" as the bride en-
tered the room, and music made
the whole evening very gay.
The news-herald., 1904-02-13

The subscription price is $500 per year, and
it must be paid in advance This applies to all
alike.
The news-herald., 1904-02-13
CALL FOR MASS MEETINGS
To Protest Against Merger Of Arizona
and New Mexico

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF ST.
PERVIsORs OF YAVAPAI COUNTY
PRESCOTT (Ariz.) }, February 5, 1904.
WHEREAS, This board is in re-
ceipt of a communication from
Hon. Alexander O. Brodie, Coy
ernor of Arizona, earnestly re-
commencing and requesting that
the citizens of this county take ac-
ton in reference to the proposed
merger of the Territories of Ari-
zona and New Mexico in one State,
and
WHEREAS, We are desirous of
complying with the request of Gov
ernor Brodie, and to also have the
people of this County express their
views on this important subject;
Now, THEREFORE,, the citizens Of
this County are earnestly requested
to meet in mass meeting, conveh-
ton or otherwise in their respect
i've precincts, and adopt such reso-
lutions in respect to their feelings
upon this matter and have them
signed by the residents of their
precincts on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1904, and to forward the re-
suit thereof to this board as soon
thereafter as possible.
By order of the Board of Super
visors. G. H. SCHEURMAN,
President.
J. II. Robinson, Clerk.
The news-herald., 1904-02-13
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR

The dogs of war have been turned
loose in the Far East. 1t has been
said that war was not a Sunday
school picnic. 1t is the worst thing
that could happen. The Baltimore
fire, destroying $2OO,OOO,OOO worth
of property is bad, and is deplora-
BILE. The Chicago theater disaster
startled the world by the destruc-
ton of 900 lives. And no one was
heard to say that he was glad to
hear of these disasters. The one was
terrible thing in the destruction of
life, and the other destroyed noun
tains of valuable property.
But now the most terrible thing
that the human family can engage
in has begun. Two strong nations
have crossed swords, and the Sis
ters of Mercy and the Red Cross
organizations are preparing to go to
the aid of the suffering and dying
4" brave" who gives his life to his
country. The men who take risks
on human lives and property are
figuring together on what they
shall do. The life insurance man
says, our men must pay additional
premiums, and the man who in
sures cargoes at sea says, | must
have this or that rate, or YOU must
go it alone.
Had all the newspapers in the
world advised arbitration, there
would have been no war. But they
have said that war must come, and
the patriotic editors of the two
great nations have felt urged by
The news-herald., 1904-02-13
Harris in Mohave.

E. NJ. Harris of Darby, Pa, ar
rived in Kingman yesterday and
will probably take a run downto
the Chemehuevis mountains to
make an examination Of a mining
property in that region. Mr. Har-
ris is interested in a mining prop
erty in the Prescott country
Mohave Miner.
The news-herald., 1904-02-13

a profit to the company before the
road is in shape for the transcon-
tinental business which will imme-
diately be upon the hands of the
company upon the opening of the
big through line. And, inasmuch
as the company must build the
road, anyway, it will be able to
use the road to it's advantage
indefinitely upon it's completion,
hence, it is to it's advantage to
have it done at once. Other roads
are being built in various sections
of the country, and the Santa Fe
does not act as if it ever meant to
let another road get ahead of it in
any of it's pet fields.
The line east that is being built
will, no doubt, be rushed, and
we are inclined to think that the
Santa Fe has figured on all the
western possibilities and the expe-
diency of building the eastern end
first, and it is more than likely
that the western end will be COM
menced in earnest, just in time to
be completed with the eastern por-
ton. However, those who argue to
the contrary may be in touch with
the Santa Fe Company, and may
have some notion of their inside
plans. The fact that what is now
the north and south railroad in
Arizona was paying investment
from the very first, has been cited
as sample to show that the road
west of us would be even better
paying investment than that was,
even if it should be operated indie
pendently of the main line scheme,
and we believe that it would. But,
in view of the fact that it will only
be short time till the main line
will be in operation, anyway, it
will hardly be expected that the
Santa Fe will care enough for an
extra year to cause it to rush
work in two quarters at once.
We should be delighted, however,
if the argument of those who claim
that the work soon to be COM
menced is to be continued unin-
terruptedly till the road is COM
pleted, should prove correct, But
we are delighted, anyway, to know
that it is only a matter of a short
time till we are to have the road,
as it means a great deal for the
great Central Arizona Mining
Ralt
The news-herald., 1904-02-13
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
THE SANTA FE CUTOFF

"
on the Santa Fe's new line west
from the S. F., P. & P. Railroad,
starting from Harqua Hala siding,
about half way between MARTINEZ
and Wickenburg, to run to some
point on the main line of the Santa
Fe. about 100 miles west of Nee
dies, California.
The last session of the Legisla-
ture re-enacted the tax-exemptiOn
law that has been the bone of so
much political contention, and in
order to comply with the condi-
tions of that Act it was necessary
for any one wishing to build
railroad to file notice of his inten-
tions with the Secretary Of the Ter
ritorv within six months from the
passage of the Act, setting forth
the intentions, and stating from
where the road is to run and to
whence it is to 90. And, after this
notice is filed, there must be at
least five miles of the road built
each year till the completion of the
road.
Now, it has come to a point
where it is necessary for the Santa
Fe to build it's first five miles OF
the proposed road, in accordance
with the notice of intentions which
have been filed. And it is thought
by some that only the five miles
necessary to secure it the ten
years tax exemption, provided by
the bill, will be built now. On the
other hand, it is argued by some
that the road will be rushed on
through to California
The reasons urged for the action
are about as follows: It is admit
ted that the main reason for the
construction of this road is to Sc
cure through route for the Santa
Fe from the east and south, which
will be straighter and on less
grade than the main line, which
runs through Northern Arizona
But it is urged that the local con-
ditions would justify the building
of the western end of the road at
once The officials of the road are
well informed from the reports of
experts and engineers that the re-
gion through which the proposed
line will be run is one of great pos
sibilities, and that many of the So
called possibilities are actually be-
ing worked out in good shape and
rapidly. The road west can be
built for about half the money that
will be used in building the road
east to make the eastern connec-
tions, and about one-half the time
will be used Hence, in view of
the great country that will be
opened up to us, it is thought that
it would pay the company to put
the line through and in operation
asquickly as possible. The initial
shipments of machinery to the big
mining properties, and the mer-
chandise of every kind and de-
scription that will have to be
freighted into the new country can
all be placed on the ground and at
The news-herald., 1904-02-13

WANTED-Faithful person to call on retail
trade and agents for manufacturing house
having well established business; local terri
tory; straight salary 500 paid weekly and ex-
not necessary; position permanent; business
successful. A3Enclose self-addressed envelope.
Superintendent Travellers, COS MOnOn Build
ing, Chicago. 11-28-l2t
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
ENGLAND SAYS THE CAR
CONTROLS THE SITUATION

LONDON, Jan. 16.-Diplomats today
assert that Czar Nicholas holds in his
hand the temporary destiny of Russia
and Japan. Should his majesty say
peace. the Russian reply to Japan's last
note will be conciliatory; the demand for
a neutral zone in northern Korea, the
sticking point at present. will be drop
ped or moderated; the Japanese rights
In Korea will be fully recognized, and
every point of Importance at issue be-
tween the two countries will be settled
by reasonable compromise on the part
of each.
On the other hand. should the autocrat
at st. Petersburg issue a fiat for war, a
clash will Immediately follow.
News from the various points in
Europe today continues diverse. From
Tokyo comes a report that war is con-
sidered inevitable in many quarters,
and that the peace party is losing its
hold.