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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
C u Money Easier

New York, Nov. 26.-The stock
market opened this morning at about
yesterdays closing prices, and steadily
advanced during the morning session.
Money on call was easier, ranging 6
per cent, and some loans were being
made at 4 per cent. Currency was
easier.
1t is now hoped that with recent ad-
ditional gold imports. and paper money
realized by using the new United States
certificates as base. that the principal
banks of the country will come to an
agreement to resume cash payments on
Monday, December 2, and every effort
is being made to bring this about. Re-
ports from representative banks in
principal cities in the country today, all
show improving conditions.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
investigated Our Prisons.

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 26-General Carlos
Garcia Velez, one of Cuba's foremost
men, who has been in tLis country sew
eral months on commission to investi-
gate American prisons and charitable
institutions. sailed tonight for Havana.
While at Washington he called on Pres
ident Roosevelt and was authorized to
say to the Cuban people that the United
States would withdraw from Cuba
whenever Cuba feels that Intervention
is no longer necessary and makes formal
request. General Garcia hurries home
by request of his government to use his
influence in settlement of the strike
troubles a. Havana.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
1900 WILD MOORs SLAIN BY FRENCH
IN FIERCE BATTLE.
Tribesmen SwoOp Dawn on Troops, But
Are Repulsed After Desperate Fight
ing-Return to the Attack Auain.

Lalla Maghnia, Algeria, Nov. 25.-
Ten thousand of the fercest Bemis
Nassen Tribesmen swooped down on the
French camp yesterday and were beaten
off with loss of twelve hundred killed.
The fighting continued for long time
and was conducted on the part of the
tribesmen apparently with total disre-
gard for their lives. At one time the
French infantry were in danger of be-
ing surrounded, but they finally dis
engaged themselves from their perilous
position by a most brilliant charge of
the Spahis. The route of the Arabs
was completed by vigorous shelling by
the artillery. The French loss was
eight killed
The Arabs Were not discouraged by
this repulse. but reformed their forces
and in addition directed their efforts to
rousing other tribes. The fighting was
resumed today and the booming of can
non could be heard throughout the aft
ernoon. The results of the battle now
on have not been learned.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

bors and the courage of his convictions,
and consented to make the race after
all others had refused. 1t was here that
Bascom Slemp proved his ability. He
gave to the work his untiring energy,
working night and day, travelling over
every portion of the district, using argu-
ments and persuasion in personal visits,
besides supervising the necessary cleri-
cal work and large correspondence, and
when the victory was won, the Colonel
and all others gave large measure of
the credit where it rightly belonged. to
Bascom Slemp. In 1908, during the
Legislature campaign, Bascom Slemp
again took up the work in the Ninth
District, and so effective was the effort
that nearly every county which had pre-
viously been represented in the Lepis-
lature by Democrats, that year sent
Republicans, it being a complete revolu-
ton, which condition has since been
maintained. In 1904 Col. Slemp was
again nominated and elected by a ma
Jority of 1900, the great increase being
due to the continuation and organized
work begun in 1902. Again last year
Col. Slemp was renominated and elected
by handsome majority, and during re-
cent elections the gain in county officers
have been tremendous, Republicans hav-
ing been elected with few exceptions.
But the work of Bascom Slemp has by
no means been confined to the Ninth
District. His work in 19O2-3-4 so at
tracted the attention and admiration of
the Republican leaders throughout the
State, that in 1905 he became their un-
animous choice for State Chairman. and
was elected to that position without a
dissenting voice. His work in the Cub
ernatorial campaign of that year was on
the same high plane as his district work
had been, and while the party was not
successful, it nevertheless was made
into strong and united organization.
In civil and social life Bascom Slemp
has always maintained the same high
position as that attained in business and
politics. He is looked upon as one of
the leading citizens of his home town,
Big Stone Gap. He is a Steward in the
M. E. Church, South, and has always
contributed largely towards the main
tenance of his church. He is also a
director in the Interstate Finance and
Trust Company, and President and Cen
eral Manager of several large land COM
panies.
Bascom Slemp has never sought nor
held political Office. His present NOM
ination as the Republican candidate to
fill his fathers unexpired term, was, in
its unanimity, high tribute to his fit
ness for the position and his worth as
man. He was the logical candidate,
and if elected will make an ideal repre-
sentative to care for the interests of the
District and State.
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large degree of success. After two
years he was urged to return to the
Virginia Military Institute to accept
higher position than he had previously
occupied and filed the chair of mathe-
matics with complete satisfaction to
officers and students alike.
In 1898 he was still further promoted
to the position of Adjunct Professor of
mathematics, position always given to
men of only the first ability. During
the encumbency of this position Mr..
Slemp was selected representative of
the institution in the South, travelling
in its interest through every Southern
State, as well as many Northern and
Western States. So efficient was his
work in this capacity that the number
of students were nearly doubled. Fol-
lowing this period of work Mr.. Slemp,
during 1900, took postgraduate course
at the University of Chicago, having
been awarded an honorary fellowship in
this institution, and being called home
on urgent business matters the follow
ing year. In 1902 law partnership was
formed with the Hon. R. Tate Irvine,
which was terminated in 1907. In the
meantime Mr.. Slemp had drifted more
into business undertakings which have
largely consumed his time since, with
successful results.
Mr.. Slemp's political career really
began during the campaigns of 1886,
when he made speeches for Major Nc
Kinley. At college, during his career
there, he maintained his loyalty to his
party, and though he was the only Re-
publican in the faculty of the Institute,
he was always found ready to support
his party's policies. In 1901 he took
active part in the gubernatorial cam
paign, and really fitted himself for the
arduous work of 1902, when his father
was nominated for Congress, the first
election under the new Constitution,
which compelled new registration and
brought with it new conditions. Judge
Rhea, the Democratic incumbent, was
elected in 1900 by seventeen hundred
votes, and to overcome this majority
and gain Republican victory. was the
ambition of Col. Slemp and his son, who
became his campaign manager. The
work was entered upon and carried on
Systematically, vigorously and success
fully, Col. Slemp being elected by over
three hundred. The magnitude of this
victory cannot be overestimated. Un-
der the new Constitution, not only most
of the negroes, but whites were dis
franchised, and at the outset the odds
looked so great that the Republicans
hesitated to nominate candidate. Col.
Slemp. however, had faith in his neigh.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
Art In Portralture.

VI recent years we have many time
spoken of the great advancement in
modern photography. The improve
ments In methods, the attention given
to poSing and lighting together with
the taste'and refinement displayed in the
selection of mounts-make q portrait
from a modern up-to-date studio q
genuine work of art, something to be
priced.
With the near approach of Christmas
1t Is appropriate to again mention this.
The improvement in art portraiture is
more noticeable than ever this year.
With this advancement in quality of por-
traiture has developed the. custom of
giving photographs as Christmas pre-
sents. This custom is becoming more
and more popular each season and pro-
misses this year to be more general than
ever before.
The new styles of Sepia and Platiro
Carbon prints as made at Blacks Art
Studio in Tazewell are distinctly works
of art. Nothing makes a more accept
able gift than one of these new style
portraits. This also proven fact that
in no other way can one remember near
so many friends nor so suitably with the
same amount of money, as by giving
photographs.
The photographer requires time how
ever to properly finish the best work.
Let your Xmas shopping begin now-to-
day-with a visit to A. M. Blacks
studio. The new styles for this season
are we'll worth seeing. 1t viii help you
TO decide how to remember number of
friends.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
PLAN GREAT PUBLIC PROTEST.
The New York Ministers Against Taking
Christmas Out Of Schools.

New York, Nov. 27-President Roose-
velts revocation of the motto "In God
We Trust, so far as new coins are con-
cerned, was declared in the Methodist
ministers meeting Monday as having
encouraged the action of the Hebrews
in securing the abolishment of Christian
references in the public schools in this
city.
This statement was made in the after
noon at the Methodist ministers meet
ing by Rev. Fields Hermance, pastor Of
the Jane Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, in speaking on a resolution.
which was adopted, condemning the
board of education's action in forbiddin9
Christmas celebrations in the public
schools.
The resolution, which was offered bv
Rev. Charles L. Goodell, of Calvary
church, and Rev. R. J. Cooke, protested
against the boards action as ''an utter
misapprehension of the rule against sec
tartan education, and as utterly out of
harmony with the underlying principles
OF CHRISTIAN nation"
A committee of FIVE was appointed to
cooperate with any similar committee
which may be appointed by other Chris
tian bodies to plan a general protest.
Besides Mr.. Hermance, several other
speakers during the debate criticized
President Roosevelt, while others de-
Tended him.
A resolution introduced last week de-
manding the restoration of the motto
In God We Trust" upon the new coins
was adopted without debate.
At the Baptist ministers meeting the
appointment of committee of three to
draw up resolution condemning the
action Of the school board was approved.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
Pacific Squadron May be DELAYED.

Philadelphia, Nov. 6-The Pacific
cruise of the battleships and cruisers of
the United States navy may be delayed.
Word was received in this city to-day
that despite night and Sunday work
now being done aboard the battleships
at Norfolk, it will hardly be possible Tor
them to go to the New York navy yard,
be docked and return to Hampton Roads
in time to sail to the Pacific on the ap-
pointed date, December 16.
There is no dry dock at Norfolk, and
the vessels must be placed in dry dock
in order to receive a thorough overhaul
ing.
Preparatory to their departure to join
the squadron the ships at League Island
will give elaborate dances. The en-
listed men of the Georgia entertained
tonight at the second regiment armory.
There will be two big balls tomorrow
night and one on the following night.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
PLANS FOR RELIEF.
New Developments IN Bond Issue Point
to Oversubscription.

Washington, Nov. 26.-There were
several important developments today
in the plans of the treasury department
for affording relief to the money market
by the issue of new securities. Secre-
tary CortelyOu stated that of the
amount paid for the Panama canal bonds
80 per cent would be deposited with
national banks purchasing such bonds
All the indications point to a large over
subscription for the bonds.
The relief was confidently expressed
at the cabinet meeting today that the
loan would be taken several times over
and that the announcement of this fact
would have a most stimulating effect
in restoring confidence. The bids for
the bonds will be received up to 4:3O
O'Clock on Saturday afternoon.
An important fact, relating to the
one year treasury certificates is that
already the amount allotted approxi-
mates S25, 900, 900. Of this sum only
So, 500, 900 has yet been pledged as secu-
rity for circulation, but the certificates
are being transferred to the custody of
the United States treasurer almost as
rapidly as the banks are notified of their
allotments.
Already the amount of new bank no g
circulation taken out during November
slightly exceeds $4,000, 900, which IS
beyond the estimates of the treasury
department three weeks ago.
The recommendations to be made by
the secretary of the treasury in regard
to financial legislation are still subject
of many rumors and questionable re-
ports. 1t is not expected, however, in
well informed circles that the secretary
will go into great detail in presenting
currency plan. 1t is generally admitted
that some form of emergency circula-
tion would be authorized but there is
difference of opinion as to the form of
the new issues and the rate of taxation
to be imposed upon them. The admin
stration is notin favor of the project of
guaranteeing bank deposits proposed
by William j. Bryan. 1t is not con-
sidered a practical measure at the pre-
sent time and there is strong opposition
to the government giving a guaranty
for any banking obligation.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
FROM HON. J. S. SHERMAN.

FROM HUN. j. d SHERMAN.
"House of Representatives u. S.
Washington, D. c., Nov. goth, 1907.
Hon. c. B. Slemp,
Big Stone Gap, Va.
My Dear Slemp:
l want to congratulate you on your
nomination, and congratulate the Re-
publicans of the Ninth Virginia District
in their choice of a candidate to fill Col.
Slemp's unexpired term. Your splendid
work in the District and State is well
known to US here and we expect you to
be elected by handsome vote.
With cordial regards and best wishes
am, Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) ]. S. SHERMAN,
Chairman National Republican
Congressional Committee. 4"
FROM HON. J. c. CANNON.
Speakers Room,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. c.
November %, 1907.
DCoA OlSAbp.
1 have learned with pleasure of your
nomination to fill your fathers un-
expired term in the Sixtieth Congress,
and / sincerely hope that the voters of
the Ninth Virginia Congressional Dis
trict will thus honor you and themselves
by giving you the largest vote ever
polled by Republican candidate in that
district. / am sure the Republicans of
the House will be glad to welcome you
here to continue the work of your
father. / am, with respect, etc.,
Yours truly,
(Signed) ]. G. CANNON.
Speaker of the House.
Hon. C. B. Slemp,
Big Stone Gap, Va.
Not only are these letters very com
plimentary to Mr.. Slemp, but they
sustain the sound judgment of the Re-
pubhcans of the Ninth District in Sc
lecting him as their candidate. They
should go to work and make good the
wish of ''Uncle Joe" by giving Bascom
the largest majority ever polled by any
Republican candidate in the district.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE.
Biographical Sketch Of Hon. C. Bascom
Siemp, Nominated by The RepubII-
cans at Gate City.

btonrapnicai SketCh OF non. u. BaSCom
siemp, Nominated by The RepubII-
cans at Gate City.
C. Bascom Slemp, the Republican can
didate for Representative in Congress
from the Ninth District, was born at
Turkey Cove, Lee county, Virginia,
September 4th, 1870. He was educated
in the public schools of the county, en-
tering the Virginia Military Institute in
1887, where he.graduated in 1891. His
record at the Institute is summed up
briefly in the following statement:
Superintendent Office,
Virginia Military Institute,
Lexington, Va,
To whom it may concern:
The record of Hon. C. B. Slemp, of
Big Stone Gap, Virginia, at this insti-
tuition is as follows:
Cadet from 1887 to 1891, the first dis
tinguished graduate of his class, having
taken the first stand on almost every
topic of instruction.
Assistant professor of mathematics
and tactics with rank Of captain 1892
SO and 1895 to 1897.
Adjunct Professor of mathematics
with rank of major 1898 to 1902.
During Major Slemp's connection with
mathematics, he travelled extensively
IN it's interests with results that were
greatly beneficial.
[Signed] E. W. NICHOLS,
Acting Superintendent
Dict. L. E. S.
(SealVirginia Military Institute
1t can be added that not only was
young Slemp the first in his own class,
but he took the highest rank, with one
exception, of any student for sixty
years.
Shortly after graduation, Mr.. Slemp
received the appointment as Comman-
dant at the Marion Military Institute at
Marion, Alabama, which position he
filed with credit for one year when he
was called to and accepted the Assis-
tant Professorship of Mathematics at
the Virginia Military Institute, which
position had been offered him on his
graduation. His active service in this
position had been preceded by a Summer
course of law at the University of Vir-
ginia under Professor John B. Minor.
In the Fall of 1893 he accepted the
position of Principal of the High Schoo
at Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the High
School having been established by hin
and to this work he carried an except,
ional personal interest with an unusually
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

What victory has Mr.. Bailey ever
won for the Republican party in the
Ninth District that gives him the right
to demand anything at the hands of the
party? He has allowed his city, Bristol,
to become the Democratic stronghold of
the district; and under his feeble leader
ship Republicanism in Washington
county became a helpless minority.
He asserts that he has no claims on the
Democrats, and he certainly has none
on the Republicans on the score of sue
cessful leadership.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

For an off year and following the re-
gular election the Gate City Convention
was hummer. The Republicans of the
Ninth District never go to sleep and the
widest awake man of all is our candi-
date, Bascom Slemp-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

Might as we'll Scotch that indepen-
dent idea one time as well as another.
We want no such movements down here
as long as the regular candidate is a
man of Bascom Slemp's character and
ability.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

Bailey has had one chance at the cleo
ton and one at the nomination, which
he refused, when he thought it was i'm
possible to win. Now give the man
who made it possible for Republican
to win the reward. Besides Slemp is a
fit man in every way and the people s
choice.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

The Democrats of the Ninth Congress
sional District met in mass meeting at
Bristol on last Saturday and decided not
to nominate a candidate. A majority
of the Democrats will either not go to
the polls, or will vote for Bascom
Slemp.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

Slemp's election seems secure, yet he
should get every Republican vote in
the District, both for the honor and to
rebuke the self-nominated candidate
and would be dictator and boss.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

The great hit in Slemp's speech of
acceptance was the statement that he
did not have to change his views or his
habits to get right on the liquor ques-
ton.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

We notice that Mr.. Bailey in his
speech at Gate City last Monday charged
that the convention held at that place
on the 10Th inst. was packed, and that
the delegates were selected ''to carry
out the plans of the combine" The
Republicans of Tazewell county will
resent this false accusation on the 18th
of December in a way that will make
Mr.. Bailey's heart sick. We should
think that the Republicans of the other
counties will be equally as warm in
their resentment.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Bascom Slemp will see to it that the
Ninth District gets all that is coming
TO it.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

Read Slemp's biography and see if he
IS not the kind of man we want to vote
FOR to represent us in Congress.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
NOTICE.

By consent of all parties concerned,
l have withdrawn from the firm of Hurt
& Hurt and will not be responsible for
any future liabilities created by the
firm.
l.. B. HURT,
Oct. lst, 1907. Richlands, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

The man who took first rank at the
V. M. L. for 60 years is fit man to rep
resent US at Washington.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
TreSpass Notice.

All pe-sors are hereby notified not TO
trespass on any of my lands situated in
Tazewell county, Va, n the Coal Branch.
two miles wet of Pocahontas, and known
as the Hugh Dillon place.
John w. Moore.
edQ29yl
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

FOR SALE-New stable on Surface
lot back of Methodist church. Must be
moved at once. Apply to
j. r. LAIRD.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

FOR SALE-Fifty fat cows, heifers
and steers, also fifty steer and heifer
calves. Litz & Smoot,
octstf Tiptop. vs.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28
SHERMAN AND CANNON.
Send Letters of Congratulation to C. 8.
Slemp.

The nomination and candidacy of C.
B. Slemp for Congress is attracting
favorable attention from distinguished
Members of Congress. He has received
letters of congratulation from number
of prominent men and among them are
the following:
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-11-28

Oct lst, 1907.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-01

expressed in this criticism by the Par
sons Sun concerning Senator Fred
Dumont Smiths bill relating to news
bureaus: THE senator from Edwards
county should acquaint himself with
the habits and general construction of
the Associated Press. 1t is an organ
ization of newspapers, the object of
which is the furnishing of news to
each other, and the senator might as
well try to enact a law compelling the
Masons to admit into their lodge
everyone who applied and had the
price. The Associated Press is not an
organization for the making of money
and the news is not sold, but each
member pays his assessment or rates
just the same as the member of the
lodge pays his dues and assessments in
the Woodman, Workman or any other
beneficiary organization, and Senator
Smith might as well try to compel
either of these orders which sell insur
ance the same as the Associated Press
sells news. to admit all who apply. as
to compel the Associated Press to fur
nish news to all newspapers which ask
for it. The bill is not up to the stand
ard which the senator has heretofore
established for intelligence