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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17

l never expected to receive, was never
promised cent, or any other sum. l
did not at any time have directly or in
directly any understanding or arrange
ment whereby l was to receive any
money or anything else out OF it. 1t
was purely matter of personal accom-
mediation from me to Mr.. Hart. Imme-
diately after the November election |
went to Eastern Kentucky on some
coal land matters in which / was en-
gagged and, with the exception of a few
days in December and few days in
January spent in Washington city, l
was there the whole time during which
this matter was pending. While out
there, never communicated with Mr..
Hart nor anyone else either directly or
indirectly in regard to this matter.
Whatever was done in the matter was
done by Mr.. Hart without my knowl-
or participation. l recommended the
appointment of Mr.. Hart as postmaster
at Roanoke because of his special fit
ness for the place and because of his
splendid endorsements, the best / have
ever seen for postoffice. My recon-
mendation had no relation to the above
transaction whatever.
While do not think it necessary to
say more, yet / will say that in view Of
the untruthful and insinuating language
of Square Deal' that there was no
agreement or understanding directly or
indirectly whereby l personally, or as
chairman of the party, or any official of
the party, or any one else should have
received from Mr.. Hart any portion of
the emoluments of the office in consid-
GRAFTON of my endorsement of him di-
rect or indirect or for any other cause.
Nor was there any connection express
or implied between the real estate deal
above referred to and my endorsement
of Mr.. Hart.
append hereto Mr.. Hart's own state
ment in regard to the matter.
AS to other rumors said to be afoat
of questionable arrangements in regard
to patronage, l will say that they are
malicious and untrue. If Square
Deal' were an honorable man, he would
come out from his nom de plume, sign
his name to his article and specify his
charges and they will be met in prop
er wav.
Very respectfully,
C. B. SLEMP.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17

tap of the drum by one Of their com
rades who learned the art amid less
peaceful scenes.
The barefoot, boy preacher, " was
waiting for them on a beautifully deco
rated stand erected on the courthouse
green, and spoke to them with all the
fire and vim of his youth, when he ad-
dressed them in the old days from the
top of a stump, but with tenderness
and pathos that come only as legacy
from the passing of many years. All
the old boys know Tyler Frazier. 9th
er speakers followed him. James Da-
vid Johnson, of Roanoke, (the Giles
folks know him only as "Jim Dave")
made his old friends and neighbors even
prouder of him than they had been be-
fore, as he eloquently renewed his vows
of allegiance to his old home. Judge
Robert C. Jackson, so well known to
Tazewell people and so much respected
by them, delivered a memorable ad-
dress along the lines of high patriotism
and civic virtue. When we reach the
standard he held up, the day of the
politician for place" and the graft
er" will take its rightful place with the
days of Captain Kidd and the robber
barons of old. Walter R. Taylor, once
of Giles and now of Welch, Baltimore
and elsewhere, came back to give his
tribute to the old county and followed
Judge Jackson with short speech.
The dinner spread before the old SOL
diers and the 5000 other folks who were
waiting for it, was magnificent both in
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17

quantity and quality. If Gen. Lee could
have turned his boys loose on that sort
of lay out for an hour or two, Appomat-
tox would have been at least a week
longer coming.
The enterprise shown by the business
men in preparing number of beautiful
floats for the parade was remarked
upon by all visitors. On all sides it
was said that they would have done
credit to city.
Of course Brother Frazier, having
''got the habit" had to take up col
lection, but this time it was to help the
Daughters in their efforts to erect a
Confederate monument. He gather
ed in" several hundred dollars.
Nothing said about the day would be
complete or just without giving honor
and recognition to the ladies. AS usual,
they were the handspring of the whole
affair.
A VISITOR.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17

your name as grantee and forwarded to
the parties from whom purchased for
execution. This deed was not submit
ted to you. Within few days after
the acceptance of the offer Messrs. Nc
Arthur Brothers & Co., railroad con-
tractors, arrived in Roanoke and an
nounced that they had the contract for
completing of the Tidewater railway.
Immediately prices of real estate gen.
orally were affected, and particularly
along Jefferson street, on account OF the
depots of said road being located out
that street and within few weeks
this property was resold with the aid
of real estate agent to a syndicate for
$50, 900, with which sale you had no con-
nection whatever. All papers for the
second sale were prepared in your abb
sence and without your knowledge, and
the deed from you was brought by me to
Washington and you signed same, ask
ing me at the time to give you an abb
stract of title and indemnifying bond
protecting you as to the full amount of
the warranty, which l gave you. The abb
stract was prepared by the firm of Rob-
ertson, Hall & Woods, who declared the
title to be good. returned to Roanoke
and closed up the transaction in your alb
sence. One-half the proceeds of second
sale was paid in cash and used to
discharge the consideration mentioned
as purchase price in the first sale, and
the remainder was represented by bond
payable to C. B. Slemp or bearer, but
was never delivered to you and not en-
dorsed by you. There was necessarily
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17

some little delay in getting the first
deed back from England, and when it
arrived the parties were ready to close
up second sale.
You had no pecuniary interest in this
transaction, you never received one dol
lar from it, you were never promised,
and never asked or expected to receive,
directly or indirectly, one dollar from
the transaction, and your name appear
ing in:the transaction was entirely per-
sonal accommodation to me at my re-
quest.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) GEO. L. HART.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17
SPOTTS BROS
GROCERS
TazeweiI, Virginia

.THERE is, perhaps, no
finer relish for a whim-
a sical and tagging appe-
tite than a slice of
Breakfast Bacon. It's very
odor as it Comes crisp and
brown from the frying pan is
tempting and stimulating,
We can furnish it to you in
three styles
In the usual strips, either
whole or by the pound. In a
five-pound package, beauti-
fully sliced and trimmed, all
clear meat, which goes by the
package or less as you prefer.
And lastly, the famous
Beech Nut brand in glass.
Which last is supposed to rep
resent the high water mark of
the packers art,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17
A WATcHFuL BUSINESS MAN

A WATCHFUL BUSINESS MAN
like the man at the helm of vessel,
always should have his eye on his mon
ey; should figure to
KEEP DOWN EXPENSES.
The bank is a great help to him in this
way. We are always ready, too, to
give any advice that we can in any in
investment. Bills that are paid by
check never have to be paid over again
on account of losing your receipt, be-
cause you have several ways of proving
it this way. Glad to see you and talk it
over any time.
Three per cent. interest paid on all
sums deposited in our Savings Depart
ment.
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK,
BLUEFIELD, w. VA.
The American National
Bank of Graham, Va. consol;,d
The Commercial Bank, O" N'
of Bluefield, w. Va.
Capital Fully Paid, $1OO, 600.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17
AT 8 O'CLOCK A. M.

There are just 800 pieces, and they all
go in this sale at ten cents each. Come to-
this sale if you want heaping moneys
worth. You will be surprised at what
splendid values your ten cents will buy.
Here are just two or threearticles that go in
this sale:
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-05-17

Beside the Enameed Ware will have Glassware, Tnware
and hundreds of articles for the dining and kitchen We
haven't the space here to mention them
Remember the sale commences o'clock and you will
have to be hands promptly you get your share.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
SUBWAY FRANCHISE TAX.
Supreme Court Hears argument ON
Question.

Albany. June 9-The application OF tne S'ate
Board of Charities for writ of mandamus 10
con,peI the trustees of Bellevue and allied hos
pitals of New York City to submit plans lor con-
struction to the state board for approVai was or
gued to-day before Supreme Court Justice ritts
The question as 10 whether the franchise or the
Iuterborough Rapid Transit Company, operating
the New York subway, is taxable under the speclal
franchise tax act was also heard Deputy Attor-
ney General Graham represented the state in both
arguments. The hospitals were represented oy
Assistant Corporation Counsel Connolly. and the
Interborough Company by George W. Wickersnam
In the Interborough case the State Board OF TAX
Commissioners holds that the right OF operating
the subway is assessable special franchise, ana
has placed upon the company's franchise valua-
ton of 100000. Mr.. Graham argued that not only
the special franchise taxable. but was OF great
value and II could not have been the INTENTION
OF the Legislature to exempt it. He furtner heiu
that as the special franchise is defined IN the IN
law as real property, the exception OF real piop
erty from taxation, under the rapid TRANSIT act,
left the special franchise taxable; ana that t o
was any exemption under the rapid transit ~ sSt ~
was limited to Contractor Mcdonald. with whoI,
the contract was originally made ana did not pass
to the Interborough company. -. t.s
franchise was exempt from taxation under the pro-
visions OF the rapid transit act and that suGn
exemption was in line with the policy OF estapNsh-
ing rapid transit facilities for the people OF the
city of New York
Decision was reserved In both cases.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
THE HARVARD GREEK PLAY.

Cambridge. Mass. June s-The first rehearsal of
"Agamemnon" held this afternoon in the
orchestra in the Harvard Stadium The super
numeraries about sixty in number including
Argive guards. Trojan captains the armed follow
ers OF Aegsthus the queens hand naidens the
grooms and the charioteers, assigned their
places.
The stage buildings nearing completion.
The carpenters are at work putting the entab-
lature. The first coat OF paint has been applied
and the columns are being painted a yellowish
brown TO give them the effect OF the oxidzation
which takes place in marble when exposed to the
air
The four horses for the chariots arrived from
New York this morning. and now in the care OF
the Cambridge Coach Company. and early next
week will be used in the rehearsals. For months
Mr.; Warren Delano, tr.. their owner. has been
training them tie yoke. They small. cream
colored, with hogged names. and closely resemble
the horses of the Parthenon frieze. The chariots
exhibition In the windows of Hender-
son Brothers in North Cambridge. and are attract
ing considerable attention.
One pleasant result OF the trials this afternoon
is the discovery that the acoustic properties the
stadium are excellent. that one of the great
problems that have confronted the committee Is
satisfactorily solved.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
MAN ONLY AN APPENDAGE TO WOMAN
Business Woman's League Declares Mar
riage Is Merely an Incident.

Chicago, June s-Marriage has become mere
incident in the life of woman is but ap-
pendage, adjunct. a corolary of woman. In
short, man is not nearly, important he, with
fatuous sef-conceit. magines himself. So speakers
at the session of the National Business Woman's
League in the Palmer House declared yesterday
all the speakers being women.
In art in music. in literature. in medicine. on
the stage. nurses. as court reporters. and in
numerous other vocations. professions trades or
crafts men are by means the whole thing. Most
startling OF all a man husband does not sum-
narize the entire universe. \ husband is an Incl
dent. creation.
Marriage asked Miss Louise Lee Hardin. of
Denver, president of the association; why, mar
riage is no longer everything In woman's life. It
is getting relegated in the mind of woman 10 tts
true place in the proportonate scale OF things and
is becoming incident.
Marriage Is but an Incident IN the life of a man:
why should II he in the life OF a woman?
Women of to-day must have other interests In life
besides the hearth. and think IL is very good
thing for woman herself and for the nation
whole that we are becoming weaned to some ex-
tent, from the idea that marriage Is the be-a and
end-all OF woman'S career"
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
INSPECTOR IN DISGUISE
Works in Packing Plant-Makes
Startling Revelations.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune |

Toledo, June 9.-William Schurtz, Toledo
meat inspector. who has just completed official
investigation in the branch depots of the Chicago
packing houses. created a sensation here to-day,
when it learned that Schurtz had recently
been to Chicago, and. under an assumed name, OBJ
tanned employment in the Armour packing plant
and secured startling evidence against the Beef
Trust OF his investigation he said:
found that a great many cattle afflicted
with tuberculosis and actinomycosis commonly
called lump jaw, while they had been condemned
alive and tag attached to the showing the
same. some of them, further inspection of
the carcass after death, passed l also ascer-
tained these cattle taken to place and put
up for sale every Friday morning and sold to the
highest bidder. l obtained admission to this place
and made a thorough examination Of cattle sale.
and found number of bidders there. Who they
represented had time to find out, L told
to move, but wish to say every individual in the
Chicago stockyards is certainly up TO his business,
and would hesitate in using violence If there
is the least suspicion that you are learning your
trade too fast
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
DEDICATION DRAWS MANY
Thousands of Christian Scientists
Reach Boston for Ceremony.

Boston June 9 (SpeciaD.-Thousands OF N~"iis ~
Scientists from all parts of the world are sa'her
ing here for the dedication to-morro" ol ' ~. ~
new addition of the mother church OF 'lo - ua. -
nation The regular communion OF ..e -,
Science Church always brings a nlnl'i'uoe u -
adharents To BOSTON but the dedication OK '"e nov
structure this wear will make the attenuahce uAi-
usually large. -. "a NJ. uradv,z
Built as the result OF recognition Oh ME - - :
u,e work and Of the demands OF the growth o. tno
,novan,ent expressing the hberality on thouSahuS
- c,hr,s,ian Scientists this building Is
L. the central feature of tGs years gathering al
though christian Scientists say that they lay the
aotar stress on the spiritual awakening winch mas
1,,red the generous Iiberality expressed
rrba chutch Is one of the largest IL not the lar-
s+ IN the United States its seating capacity De-
i, 5o12 Its style architecture is Italian Henas-
sance The pews and other interior WOODWORK In
isbines are of mahogany. The walls are concord
granite and Bedford stone. with decorative carv-
fngs The inside finish is soft gray 10 haIIhOiLZe
With the Bedford stone columns supporting the
dome The height Of the building 70 the top OF tne
Hiii Monument The dome is 50 feet in diameter
and is covered with terra Gotta TO matcn the BED
The building presents an impressive appearance
marks of Boston The first floor contains the vari-
Gus Offices a large foyer, Sunday scnool room.
cIoakrOoms etc There twelve exits and seven
staircases The cost OF the building Is some hing
less than 81 OOO, 900. The new chimes consist OF
eleven bells The largest bell. which is 9 sharp;
Uefebs 600 hounds The smallest bell weighs 400
pounds The organ is necessarily one OF the largest
In world.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
REQUESTS MEAT INFORMATION.
Mr.. Burns Has Asked British Foreign Office
to Make Inquiry at Washington.

London. June 9-John Burns, President of the
Local Government Board, has requested the For
eign Office TO communicate with the State Depart
ment at Washington and ascertain to what extent
reliance can be placed the system of meat in
spection undertaken by the Bureau OF Animal In
dustry.
In announcing that he had taken this action.
through the medium Of reply to a question put
in the House of Commons to-day by William Field
Nationalist member of the ST Patricks Division
OF Dublin and president of the Irish Cattle Traders
and Stock Owners Association Mr.. Burns added
that he had ascertained that quantity OF boneless
beef and pork was imported into this country from
America and converted into sausages, which were
sold as English product. He admitted that there
were serious difficulties in the way of efficient Brit
ish inspection of some of these imported foods but
said the Local Government Board had taken action
TO that the local authorities exercised their
powers to the fun extent.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
SENATE AND LOBBYISTS.
Payment of Latter Out of Indian
Funds Denounced.
rEro,,, rrna Tribune Rureau.1

Washington June 9.-Members of the Senate to-
day paid their respects TO ex-senator Marion F.
Butler and denounced in emphatic terms the prac-
tce of lobbying and especially the practice of pay
ing lobbyists of funds belonging to the Indians
1t appears that ex-senator Butler and his partner
obtained legislation whereby S5O00O belonging to
certain Indians and held in trust for them by the
government paid over TO them. The Indian
Appropriation bill contains provision for the ref
erence to the Court Of Claims OF the claim of these
attorneys for fees together with provision author
izing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay such
award as the Court OF Claims may make, deduct
ing It from moneys due the Indians
Senators Tillman Clapp and Teller all condemned
the practice of ex-members OF the two houses OF
Congress in coming Washington after their
retirement and engaging in the practice OF lobbying
They especially objected 10 the governments recoS-
nizing their services valuable and paying Tor
them out of the pockets of the wards of the nation
Senator Clapp explained, however, that senator
Foster, of Washington. had labored earnestly 70
obtain this payment 70 the Indians, and mad not
succeeded. but that Butler and his partner had.
This led Senator Teller to demand what peculiar
influence exerted by these lobbyists which
rendered them more powerful than a member or
the Senate
No agreement reached regarding the pro-
vision in the bill for this claim
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
GOVERNOR FAVORS BRUCE.
Does Not Want Delegates Instructed
for denomination.

Friends of Governor Higgins in a position TO
speak with knowledge said yesterday at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel that the Governor had requested
his friends not send delegations the state con-
vention instructed for him. II is understood that
the Governors friends will to it that the dele
gates named in favor of the denomination of
the Governor but they will be instructed.
Governor Higgins is in favor of the nomination
of Lieutenant Governor Bruce for the first place
on the ticket, If he decides 70 be candidate
himself. Mr.. Bruce and the Governor had talk
last week in Albany the situation. and IL is
understood that the Governor told the Lieutenant
Governor that if he was not candidate he would
be in favor OF the promotion Of the Lieutenant
Governor. While extraordinary developments
might change this situation, the Governors friends
expect to things remain they now are when
the state convention meets in September
Lieutenant Governor Bruce's New York friends
are ready 10 push him for place on the non
partisan judiciary ticket If he desires it, but il Is
understood that no decision this particular
point will be reached till the state convention
meets. Mr.. Bruce is disposed to await the pleas
ure Of the convention before entering into any ar
rangement with reference to a judicial nomination
The counties Of Madison. Jefferson. Orleans, Liv-
ingston. Franklin and Herkimer have elected dele
gates to the state convention favorably disposed
TO the denomination of Governor Higgins. although
the delegates not instructed
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
WOMAN ACCUSES PACKERS
University Settlement Directors Let
ter Used by President.
TBy Telegraph to The TrIbune.l

Chicago, June 9.-Miss Mary E. Mcdowell, di-
rector Of the University of Chicago settlement 1t
was learned to-day. the competent and trust
worthy witness Of conditions in the stockyards
whose letter President Roosevelt sent TO the Agri-
cultural Committee of the House yesterday TO
strengthen the charges of the Ne- Reynolds report
against the Chicago packers.
Miss Mcdowell expressed surprise to-day that her
letter had been made public by the President, as
the communication was considered by her private
and confidential one 10 James B. Reynolds. per
sonal friend. However. she excused its publication
by the President on the ground that emergency
had arisen making the use of the letter necessary.
Nevertheless, she declared that she had hoped TO
be able 10 keep of the stockyards controversy.
and for that reason was sorry her letter had been
made public She felt too that the publication
would put her in embarrassing position with the
packing house managers at the yards whom she
told she making investigation for her owl.
purpose and not for public use
Mr.. Reynolds had written her asking how condi-
New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
SENATE WORKING FAST.
Chances for Early adjournment In
creased-1 Busy Session.
TFrom The Tribune Rureau1

From The Tribune Bureau
washington June s.-rhe Senate put in another
busy session to-day and made material progress
toward adjournment. The District APPROXIMATION
Dill was passed as was Senator Tillman's measure
prohibiting all corporations from contributing to
campaign funds for elections at which federal of
hcers are chosen, and all corporations holding
federal charters from contributing to any campaign
fund whatever. Senator Kittredge, after an un-
successful effort TO have a day set for vote on
the Panama Canal bill. gave notice that beginning
Monday ne would insist that this measure be con-
InuoUsIy discussed until a vote could be reached.
Ihe Senate then passed several minor measures
Dill This was discussed at some length and with
such earnestness that Senator Tillman found him
gies. Finally heated colloquy was broken up by
the motion of Senator Kean to adjourn
was reported to the Senate to-day. and the leaders
hope TO take it up and pass it on Monday The
raising the legation at Constantinople to an en-
bassy and purchasing a residence for the ambassa-
is proposed TO purchase is that now occupied by
Inc ega0n winch Is s. T stone structure Of such
fortress and would afford haven of refuge during
With the passage of the Diplomatic and Consular
bill all but two of the great appropriation bills will
the Sundry Civil BILL under consideration in
the House. and the General Deficiency BILL which
There is "I also pe the special @ P Pubic bic B1ng Appr
priation bill TO be considered in the Senate. Were
these measures could be disposed OF in nine work
ing days and a 3adjournm1n,ent taken by June a
work this will be done although the leaders de-
every one win be too anxious to get away 10 en-
gage in prolonged debate.
The Statehood conference report is TO up on
Tuesday. and may some delay. may the
Canal bill, but it is hoped that neither will be de-
regarding its meat inspection amendment to the
Agricultural bill. but II seems certain that if the
legislation that body will not follow unwise a
course as long 10 delay the enactment of this