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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
SURVEYING ROUTE FOR PROPOSED NEW
RAILROAD.
ShamOsin Lumber Company May Build Eight
or Ten Miles Line in This County.

The Shamokin Lumber Company is
surveying railroad from Beartown, in
Tazewell county, near Mr.. Simpsons
property. northwest to and through w.
G. Doak's farm on Rich mountain, then
through A. B. Buchsnan's farm to S.
T. Witten's at Pisgsh, where it will
connect with the Norfolk and Western.
The line will be about eight or ten miles
long if it built and will open up about
five or six thousand acres of timber.
The main object is to reach tract of
l,500 to 1000 acres of balsam and spruce
owned by the Shamokin Lumber Com
pany, which was purchased by them
three or four years ago from Davis and
Moss.
1t is reported on good authority that
the balsam alone will run 80, 600 feet to
the acre. If this standard is kept up
all over the property, which is doubt
ful. the company will have an enormous
cut before it.
1t is learned that the people through
whose farms the railroad is to go have
given the right-of-way so that the coun-
try might be properly developed. The
railroad, although short, will open up a
handsome valley and should enable the
people of that rich and prosperous farm
ing country to get their produce to
market.-Bluefeld Telegraph.
The Republican, ever alert to any i'm
provements that affect this county, en-
deavored to secure some additional in
formation regarding the above rumor.
A. B. Buchanan says he has sold that
part of his land that would be affected
by the road, and could give no informa-
tion regarding the matter.
A. S. Higginbotham had heard moth
ing recently; but something over a year
ago the Shamokin people talked as
though they might build road to de-
velop their property.
G. w. Doak is confined to bis home
with sore leg-(some say it was pull
ed too much at the last election) and
could net be seen.
John R. Gildersleeve, county survey
or, who does the work for the Shamo-
kin people, was non-committal, but
from his manner we infer there is more
in the rumor than appears on the sur
face.
From the amount of balsam there is
to be developed it is suspected the COM
pany will put in a big plant at Pisgah
and manufacture balm with which to
socth the feelings of our disappointed
Democratic brethren.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
HIGHLANDS NEWS.
Items Of Interest to Our Readers Briefly
Teld by Our Correspondent.
Richlands, Va, Nov. Is.

Richlands, Va, Nov. Is.
Harry Lee Spratt has been visiting at
home for several days.
Miss Susie Morgan visited at Steeles-
burg the latter part of last week, re-
turning home Monday.
A fine girl baby has come to brighten
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. p. p. Witt,
and Pleas is tiokled almost to death.
A very fine mare belonging to Gaines
Clark, of Steelesburg, snogged herself
SO badly one day last week that she had
to be killed.
A. A. Wysor lost a fine buggy mare
on last Monday from pneumonia, max
iDg thirteen head he has lost in less
than year.
Elder T. ]. Stinson came about as
near extorting that $1OO from Hon. C.
B. Slemp as Doctor Cook came to find
ing the North Pole.
F. P. Morgan has been confined to
to his room for several days with Sc
we're case of blues but is, we are
glad to say, convalescent.
The farmers are having some fine
constructing weather just now, and
are making good use of their time gath
ering their bountiful crops.
There is no disputing these days about
who had ''the biggest crowd" on No
vember Sth, as everyone is satisfied
that Slemp had the longest pole and
knocked the persimmon.
The grand old Tazewell Republican
deserves great credit for the sledge-
hammer blows it dealt to the donkey
and its untiring efforts in bringing sue
cess to the party in the campaign just
ended.
1t has been reported that the Illinois
Steele Company has taken over the
holdings of the Empire Coal Land AS
sociation in the counties of Tazewell
and Buchanan. The price paid is said
to have been about 81, 900, 900.
There was quite an attractive we'd
ding consumsted at the Methodist
church here Thursday of last week.
The contracting parties were Mr.. Chas
Baker, prominent young business man
of Chicago, and Miss Ksthryne Spratt,
the charming daughter of our towns
man, Hon. w. B. Spratt. After elab-
crate reception at the home of the
BRIDES parents the bridal couple left on
No. 6 for the home of the groom in the
Windy City.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
Mary Holmes PeaTCe.

Mary Holmes Pearce, the twelve
year-old daughter of Mrs. E. V. SPOTS,
passed away on last Saturday afternoon
at Beaufort, S. c., where she had been
attending Saint Paul's Episcopal School.
Five weeks ago she was attacked with
diptheria, and rs she recovered from
this uraemia developed, and from the
latter she died. Her mother, who had
reached Beaufort on Wednesday, was
Withher when the end came
The remains reached here on Tuesday
morning and the sweetly simple rites
of the Episcopal Church were said at
the Stras Memorial, followed by inter-
ment at the Jeffersonville cemetery.
Several months ago when Mary
Holmes, as she was lovingly known by
her little friends, happy in anticipation
of the coming year in school and the
knowledge thst two of her little friends
would be her schoolmates, went among
us in her winning way to say good
bye" none of US realized 'twould be
her last good bye, nor that en- last Tues
day 'twoul6 be our sad duty to lay her
lovingly away for her long rest within
the bosom of the hills over which she
loved TO roam.
Thank God, Mary, although your pres
ence is no longer with us the sweet re-
membrance of your gentle manner and
winning ways will always be priceless
heritage, not only to your stricken pa
rents but to your many, many friends.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
Stuart Charges That Illegal Votes We're Cast For
Congressman SlGmp.
WANTS INVESTIGATION But SHIFTS
RESPONSIBILITY.
Charge That Republicans Could Win by Fraud Too
Ridiculous For Consideration.

The public doubt, surprised pub
shed by Mr. Henry of the 10th
instant In that card Mr. imparts information which
Republicans already knew that the be
and will be issued Semp But Mr. Stuart tries to
impart other information to the public declares
knowledge on evidence attention
that many Illegal votes and counted for Mr.
And Mr. Stuart asks for investigation by Democratic
District Committee and that investigation shall
hold myself subject the advice the committee
the question of whether formal for the
seat before the House of Representatives.
Possibly Mr. Stuart step to stop the clam
ors Of his friends who have been urging
test he asks loyal Democrats supporters await
patiently the action and decision party authorities
1t be possible believes that the Repub-
cans able Slemp any con-
siderable number of illegal votes And he
entirely possible for his party counted for him lust
many illegal as they desired.
The entire election machinery Mr. Stuarts
friends There about precincts Congressional
District These require officers each precinct or
total of between officers This entire force
of officers selected by Mr. Stuars partisan friends without
suggestion requested approval Republicans Add to the
election officers the registrars the precincts
total of from OO 800 who had charge regstra
ton and the polling places instant every one of
these selected by Democratic Boards with
out suggestion from the Republicans.
The Republicans deprived every chance to commit
fraud, while unlimited opportunities sup
porters.
The claim that Mr.. Semp by fraudulent votes is
to charge that the by adheren t. hold
the elections unclean incapable heard of
but such before this and that in
Kentucky Goebel had machinery in the hands OF
his supporters, just Mr. Stuart had district Goebe
charged that opponent by fraud was made
infamous through the contest he inaugurated.
viii Mr. Stuart make the mistake consentng contest
grounds that obviously impossible?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
Pleasant Hill Items.

Mrs. Sarah c. Rose was the guest of
Mrs. Nora Reedy on Monday.
Mrs. Belle Lambert visited her moth
er Sunday on Bearwallow Ridge.
Hugh Altizec visited his sister, Mrs.
Sallie Christian, on Middlecreek Sun
day last.
Misses Carrie and Minnie Virgins
spent the Sonday with Mr.. and Mrs. C.
B. BoSe
Misses Lula and Rebecca Christian
are visiting their sisters, Mrs. Sarah
Griffith and Mrs. A. l.. Hooker, at Coal
dan this week.
Mrs. Sarah Reedy and little grand
daughter, Bessie Reedy, who had been
visiting relatives and friends at White
wood, have returned home.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
FTeeStOne News.
Asberrys, Va, Nov.

Asberrys, Va, Nov. 16.
Jimmie Asberry spent Sunday with
Jack Warner.
W. ]. Brooks was the gueat of Ed
Ellis and family Sunday.
DIR. and Mrs. w. o. Neal spent Sun
day with j. A. Neal and family.
G. B. Hale and Robt. Neal went to
Clear Fork Monday on business.
Miss Dora Vanhoozer was the guest
Of Miss Maggie Shrader Sunday.
Mrs. G. B. Hale's children are still on
the sick list, also Mrs. S. r. Dey.
D. c. Church is nursing a very sore
hand, caused by running a nail in it.
George and Jessie Boyd are erecting
a new addition to S. P. Goodman's resi-
dence.
VIM E. Lewis, president of the Quig-
ley Furniture Company, was here from
New York last week looking after busi-
ness matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Shrader and Mrs.
Lizzie Hoops and little son, Howard,
enjoyed birthday dinner at w. P.
Vsnhoozer's Saturday.
The Republicans here are all smiles
over the result of the election. Mr..
Slemp has been faithful over a few
things and we have now now made
him ruler over many.
Misses Pearl Asberry and Fannie Ed
monds and Messrs. Jessie Wyatt and
jeff Turley dined with Mrs. j. E. Van
hoozer Saturday and spent Saturday
night with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wyatt in
Little Valley and Sunday with Henry
Asberry and family.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
Thanksgiving SsMcs.

This is community praise service.
All should meet together to give thanks
unto God at this time. The service will
be held in the Christian church on
Thursday, Nov. oath, at 1880 a. m.
Rev. S. o. Fail will preach the sermon.
There will be special music for this
occasion, which is in charge of the
music club ard the choirs from the diff
ferent churches. The following is the
order of service:
Prelude.
Doxolo9y.
Invocation.
Hymn-"Give Thanks ard Song Unto
the Lord, Our God"
Responses.
Anthem-'T Will Feed My Flock"
Scripture.
Prayer.
Offertory.
Anthem-"Sing Anew a Gladstone
Strain"
Sermon.
Hynn-"America."
Benediction.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17

The District Institute of the Woman 8
Home Mission Societysof the Methodist
Church was held at the Main Street
church Thursday and Friday of last
week. Among the visitors present
were: Mrs. Alice Chapman, of Clinton,
Tenn; Mrs. P. l.. Cobb, of Bramwell,
w. Va; Mrs. A. N. Jackson, of Phila-
delphis, Tenn, and DR.. d. S; Hesron,
from points within the district. The
topics discussed were such as pertained
to the organization, and were most in-
teresting.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
NOTICE,

The new telephone directory of The
Bluefield Telephone Company closes on
November 30th, 1910. All parties de.
string telephones installed or contem-
plate making any change in which
name and address is involved and who
desire to be listed correctly will kindly
notify G. G.. Hiltzheimer, local mana
ger, before that date.
BLUEFIELD TELEPHONE Co.
w. P. Hawley,
2w Gen'l Manager.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
NO.46
OFFICIAL COUNT
GIVES SLEMP 2S1.
Voters Of The Ninth Refuse 10 Listen to the
Siren Song Of Democracy and Young Re-
publican Is Returned 70 GongreSS

Bristol, Va, November 12.-The Of
tcial returns re-elect Congressman c.
Bascom Slemp, Republican, of Big
Stone Gap, as representative from the
Ninth Virginia district over Henry C.
Stuart, is Democratic opponent, by
majority of 231. The msjorities by
counties for each of the two candidates
follow.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17

In view Of the fact that the Ninth
district Republicans were pitted against
the entire State Democracy, having at
It's disposal an unlimited campaign fund
and in full control of the election ma
chiAery, the Republicans feel highly
elated at their victory, and believe
that the last hope of Democratic success
IN the district has been forever blasted.
The campaign was the most spectacular
and hotly contested the old district has
ever witnessed, and the Republicans
take off their hats to their intrepid
young leader and representative, Hon
orable c. Bascom Slemp.
In the Fifth district E. w. Saunders.
Democrat, appears to have defeated
John M. Parsons, Republican. bv the
narrow margin of sixty, seven votes.
This was also redhot fight Mr.. Parsons
and supporters having to face practical
ly the same situation that Mr.. Slernp
had TO face IN the Ninth. The same
old trick that was used to defeat Par
sons two years ago was resorted to
again this yesr-the putting of the
names of three men other than Parsons
and Saunders on the ballot. 1t is now
a recognized fact if the Democrats hope
to control the Fifth district in the fu-
ture the next Legislature will have to
do some tall gerrymandering and pull
the ''Old Shoestring' almost clean in
two.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17

Phil Williams, of Winchester, Va,
has been visiting his old school friend,
Beverly w. Strss, of this city. They
contemplate forming a partnership for
the practice OF law and will locate
eithe, at Bristol or Knoxville. Tenn.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17
Official Vote Of TazeWeII County.

Following is the official vote as re-
turned for the various congressional
nominees by the canvassing board Of
Tazewell county on last Thursday:
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17

w. w. Kelly, of Princeton, W. Va,
came up Menday to hunt and visit with
his friends.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17

L. c. Wingo and wife, of Graham,
were in the city Tuesday.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-17

oIeHIp plurality 0SJ.
There were four votes cast for Rey-
nolds, the Socialist candidate, in this
county-One each at Abbs Valley and
Pounding Mill and two at Richlands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
Big Demand For Books In Rural
Maryland.

Demand for books in the rural sections
of the State is increasing according to the
report of the Maryland Public Library
Commission, just made public. Since
Jan. Ist 347 towns have been visited to
awaken interest in reading the books
which the Commission lends. and 20
towns are now waiting to have the use of
books. The Commission has 81 sets of
books, but these have not been adequate.
The report, after telling of the appre-
citation shown by the communities where
the books were lent, asks for larger APP
preparation, so that old books may be re-
placed and greater number kept avail
able. During part of last year the Com
mission had the assistance of Miss Mary
P. Farr as field secretary. In her report
she tells of the enthusiasm shown in the
county seats and other towns at which
she addressed public meetings Or to which
she shipped books.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
Data For Antl-Saloon League High
License Essay Contestants.

The Auti-Saloon League of Maryland.
in order to prevent annoyance of public
officials by requests for the obviously
necessary information and to give those
outside of Baltimore fair chance in
competing for the Thousand Dollars
($Ioo0 in prizes offered for the best
essays on what it costs Baltimore to OBJ
tain its million dollars Of annual high
license revenue, has prepared sheet
giving the number Of saloons, the amount
of revenue received from the liquor traffic
and all other sources, the cost of the
maintenance of jails, almhouses, ETC.. the
number of arrests and much other in
formation of valne Any person desiring
to enter the contest can obtain this infor-
nation sheet and full particulars by ad.
dressing the Anti Saloon League of Mary
land, Boz American Building. Baltimore.
Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
How to Entsr tlre offies.

Advance TO the inner door and give
three raps. The devil will attend to
the alarm. You will give your name.
postotfice address and number OF years
you owe for the paper. You will be
admittedlinto the sanctum and will ad-
vance to the center Of the room. where
you will address the editor with the
following countersign: Hold the right
hand about two feet from the body.
with the thumb and fingers clasping
ten dollar bill. which you will drop
into the editors hand. saying. Were
you waiting for meY' The editor will
grasp your hand and the bill. pressing
it. and win say, you betr'-Thayer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
A Word OF appreciation.

Among our exchs,hges is the Unique
Weekly, published Fat Risingsun, Ohio.
L IS a lively Paper which believes in
boosting its hoTine town hfty-two times
each year and/ practices It's preachments
with each weeks issue Its habit Of say
ing a good word for Risingsun brings
forth the following, for which we tip our
hat to BIO. Myers:
The MIDLAND JOURNAL of Rising Sun,
Nd, came to us last week inside a
beautiful Christmas cover, printed in
col6rs and with many large advertise
mfents on it.
The cover and paper are credit to
Ewing Bros, publishers, and show good
taste. They are issuing a good newsy
paper and are rewarded each week with a
liberal amount of advertising.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
Race Segregation Law Now Rules
Baltimore.

Modified lace segregation was put into
operation in Baltimore on Dec. 10 and
henceforth no white person may move into
q block in Baltimore where the majority
Of the residents Of that block are negroes,
nor may negro move into block where
the majority of the residents are white.
This is the mandate laid down in the
so-called West race segregation ordinance,
which Mayor Mahool signed.
The action of the Mayor marked a
termination of one of the most determined
fights that has ever developed in the City
Council. It also set up challenge to the
Federal Courts to declare the ordinance
unconstitutional. That Efforts will be
made to test its constitutionality there
seems to be little doubt. for in the fight
before the City Council threats were made
repeatedly that test case would be made
should the ordinance be passed.
The ordinance does not apply to whites
Or negroes occupying houses in white OF
colored neighborhoods. respectively, atth
present time. but provides that in the
future, if the restrictions are not observed,
al parties to any transaction whereby the
law is violated will be subject to fine Of
500 or imprisonment or both.
II also provides that henceforth any
builder desiring 70 erect a block OF houses
on any undeveloped block shall state in
his application for building permit
whether he proposes such bonsss for white
or colored residents and rebuilding in
spector is clothed with authority 20 see
thar false statements are not made in the
applications in this regard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
|omes Purchased in State by
2268 Heads Of Families.

According to immigration Commission
Ter Brewington, s26S heads Of families
have purchased homes and settled in,
Maryland this year. While many gbi
these settlers have sought the western
part of the State, the greatest nuEnbef
have found their way into Southern Mary
land, and the Eastern Shore has yhot been
overlooked. many Of the newcomers
having availed themselves of fthe advan-
tages Of soil and climate which this sec
ton offers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
AS One Grows Old

the bowels become less active and gen.
tie stimulant is necessary occasionally
to insure regularity which is essential il
good health is maintained, Rydale's
Liver Tablets are the best for old people
who suffer from constipation. They
gently stimulate and tone the Liver, In
testiues and Bowels and establish a
healthy, regular habit. We guarantee
Rydale's Liver Tablets to cure the most
stubborn case of chronic constipation.
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30

than majority Of the majSrity. Bot the
correctness Of this claims Is questioned,
and j. is predicted that when the caucus
meets it Wilt be found that objections to
charging the Ways AID Means Committee
with The task Of selecting the other COM
mittees4of the House in addition 70 its
proper and evetn heavier task Of pre-
pairing for the revision Of the tariff, will
be SO strong that different plan Of
selecting THE standing committees will
fave to BIZ sought.
Oppo,dents of the Ways and Means
commdtiee-namiug plan argue that ii will
be far more logical and expedient to
n a'ke the Rules Committee the Commits
ts4e on Committees; or, if that is not ac-
lceptable. then to have an entirely dis
tinct Committee on Committees, to be
charged with no duty but that of select.
ing all the standing committees which
are not 10 be elected by the House.
~
Conditions of railway and ocean mail
service are discussed fully in the annual
report Of Joseph Stewart, Second Assist
ant Postmaster General. submitted Friday
to Postmaster General Hitchcock.
During the year 1875 railway mail
routes were in operation, covering dis
tance of 22o,73o miles The distance
travelled by rail by the mail Of the United
States was 426, oa3, 1oo SIS miles. The
amount of money necessary for railroad
transportation for the fiscal year, ending
June 80, 1912, is SIS, oS3, 600, being S s
per cent. more that the appropriation
for the current fiscal year.
The total number of all mail routes, in.
Guiding rural delivery routes, was a6, 46I;
length Of routes, AL, oo8, 1896 miles; num-
Der of miles travelled, 553,3I2,oe8. oe8;
average cost per mile Of length. $I82 38;
av .rage cost per mile travelled. $r4.76.
In every instance possible the policy of
equalizing the rate of pay for the. trans
portation of mail by railroad routes on
the basis of lowest cost, has been followed.
The Department has saved $I2. az, 4S8
by the operation of the new method of
adjusting pay, to aud including the
present fiscal year. Sixteen railroad
companies have fled suit against the
United States attacking the validity of
the order of the Postmaster General in.
readjusting the rate of pay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30
Wants To Help Some One.

For thirty years j. F. Boyer, Of
Fertile, Mo, needed help and
couldn't find it. That's why he
wants to help some one now. Suf-
fering as long himself he feels for all
distress from Backache, Nervous
ness. Loss of Appetite, Lassitude
and Kidney disorders. He shows
that Electric Bitters work wonders
for such troubles. 'Five bottles, !"
he writes, s.wholly cured me and
now l am we'll and hearty.u It's
also positively guaranteed for Liver
Trouble, Dyspepsia, Blood Dis
orders, Female Complaints and
Malaria. Try them. soc at Eli T..
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-30

Notwithstanding this country has the
best fire Sighting equipment in The world.
it each year loses more than two hundred
millions of dollars by FIRE. This is four
or FIVE times as much as is lo9 in all the
European countries. The president of
one of the Ere insurance companies has
said that ifthe loss by FIRE in this country
could be cut down to seventy five millions
a year the saving would be equivalent to
adding wilton of dollars 10 the wealth
OF the country every ten years. The
conditions are bad, but. better than IN
former years. for concrete and steel are
to some extent protecting cities from the
holecausts of former days