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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
Bond ISSUE.

"AfLSt buy stone and haze c0mnaissarjes," p"
so the pamphlet, pay as you go plan,"
says, if contractors build the roads.
The advocates of the pay plan assert
in their pamphlet, as an objection to
letting roads to contract, whether they
be built under the bond issue or under
their plan, that the contractors would
be required to pay for stone used in
macadamizing the roads contracted to
be built, and that said contractors
would provide and operate commissa-
ries.
As to the first proposition, our obser-
walton has been that however the work
is done, whether by a contract or on
force account, it is more than probable
that the stone will have to be bought.
We have heard that there are men in
Tazewell county who have charged for
stone that was necessary to be used in
the building of foundation for a public
free school building for the education of
the children of our county. Now, any
man who would charge for stone for
that purpose will certainly charge for
any stone he would supply that may be
required for macadamizing roads, so it
is not safe nor business policy to depend
on the stone being donated by the prop
erty owners through whose lands the
macadam roads might pass. True, un-
der the pay as you go plan" there
might be some way of compromising
with the land owners, and instead of
building the roads through their lands
to the best advantage for the public,
that you build it through their lands to
the best advantage of the land owners,
and thus obtain their stone free. We
candidly confess that under such condi-
tions we would infinitely prefer to pay
for the stone. However that may be,
If man, through whose lands road is
being macadamized, is patriotic enough
to give the stone, he will give It for the
sake of good roads,. whether they be
built under the bond issue plan or under
the pay plan, because he will be giving
it for the benefit of the road and not
because Of the plan under which it ia
constructed; and likewise, il he would
refuse to give the stone under the bond
issue plan he would refuse to give it
under the pay es you go plan.
Now as to the commentaries. Con
ceding it to be true that contractors
would maintain and operate their own
commissaries, we 90 not see why this
would result in a disadvantage 20 the
laborer, the public, or to the cost of the
roads. The iaborer has to buy his sup
plies, whether he buys them from the
local merchant or from the contractor
himself, and he must pay profit on the
cost of these supplies, therefore the
laborer is not hurt or defrauded. IL
the contractor can operate a commits
sary, and thus obtain reasonable profit
on the supplies that his laborers are
obliged to have, so the profits are the
same as charged by the merchant, why
would not this item be considered when
the contractor is bidding for the work,
and why would not the result be to the
the contractor? Thus we see that the
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
The Musical Club,

Mrs. A. S. Higginbotham, the hostess
OF the Musical Club on last Saturday.
Hotel. -''0
In the absence of the president. Mrs.
A. G. Russell, and the vice-president
Mrs. J. ID. Harrison, Mrs. w. G. Har.
rlsson presided. The following interest
ing program was rendered.:
Biographical sketch of George w.
Chadwick-Miss Ella Bowen.
Fairy Lullaby"-Club Quartette.
Vocal Solos-"The Rose Leaves Over
the Pool;;' The Maiden and the But
terfiy miss Tot Mccall.
Vocal Solo-"Thy Daily Question:
Miss Maybelle Greever.
Vocal Solo-"A Cradle Son0"-Mrs
j. P. Harman.
.'Thistledown" Club Sextette.
In addition to the musical program.
MISS Grace Mays gave several readings.
mere were a number of invited
guests in addition to the club members !
Dainty refreshments were served.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
What Will They COst--What Will He GetP

The pay as you go" people have is
sued pamphlet, in which certain fig
ures are given, purporting to show that
the bond issue plan will impose a terri
BILE burden upon the people, while their
plan will not. The figures used by
them look so big and so scarry that
some people may be afraid even to ex-
anime into them. 1t is believed that a
calculation based upon facts will show
that the conclusion reached in that pam
phlet Is not supported by the evidence.
Below is given a statement, which is
believed to correctly set forth the
money which will be actually paid by
the taxpayers during ten years, under
each of the proposed plans. and also
showing what the people will get in re-
turn therefor.
The calculation is based upon 100
miles, simply for reasons of convenience
IN calculation, but the same ratio will
hold good for the lit miles of road pro-
posed to be built. The calculation is
also based upon an assumption that
money borrowed is as good as money
raised by taxes, and will build as much
road. There may be some special yir-
tue and unusual purchasing power in
money raised under the ''pay as you 90"
plan over that possessed by money bor-
rowed, but the average man finds it
hard to understand how this can be, and
this is written for the average man,
and so the purchasing power of one dol
lar will be treated as equal to the pur-
chasing power of another
STATEMENT Or MONEY THAT WILL,
ACTUALLY BE PAID OUT BY THE TAX
PAYERS IN TEN YEARS IN INTEREST.
AND THE RETURNS THEREFOR.
BOND ISSUE PLAN.
Interest on SIPS. 900, yearly expendi-
ture for years, during the whole of
the 10 years, and ROADS IN USE.
Interest On each years Roads used
runs expenditure dur'g each
of the 10
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
Slemp Gets Good Assignments.

Congressman Slemp of this district
got entirely new committees in the as
slgnment of positions in the House of
Representatives on Tuesday.
Last year he was on the committees
on census and naval affairs. This wear
he is assigned to the committee on mines
ano mining; election of president. vice
president and representatives in con-
gress; and expenditures in the postoffice
department. His assignments this wear
are to more important committees than
he had before, but of course he is in
the minority. He is about the only Re
publican from the South to receive an
important committee assignment.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
NOTICE..

The overseer of the poor for each
Magisterlal District of Tazewell county
IS provided with contingent fund of
fifty dollars for each year, which ia
under control of the overseer of the
poor and the member of the board. of
the respective districts, to be used for
cases OF emergency. After this emer-
gency 1und has been expended by any
he has no authority, under the law 70
bind the county for any further au1ount
under any circumstances. All fnrther
allowances must be made by the Board
of Supervisors. -
Published by order of the Board of
Supervisors of Tazewell county.
Teste:
marStf s. M. Graham, Clerk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
News Of Big Greek.

w. L. G. Burke is on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. Luther Batliff was visiting Mrs.
M. M. Burke here Sunday.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. viii
Gritfits Is very i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter, of Whitewood.
were visiting friends here Sunday.
Mrs. M. M. Burke, who has been
right sick for the past two weeks, is re-
ported somewhat improved.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
Kicked By A Mad Horse

Samuel Birch, of Beetown, Wis. had a
most narrow escape from losing his leg,
as no doctor could heal the frightful
sore that developed, but at last Buck
lens Arnica Sslve cared it completely.
1t is the greatest healer of ulcers, buns
boils, eczema, scalds, cuts, corns, cold
sores, bruises and piles on earth. Try it.
26t. at John <. Jacksor's.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
Bond Issue Speaking.

Good speakers will address the people
OF this county on the road question from
a bond issue standpoint as follows:
FRIDAY.
Cedar Bluff, at IL a. m.
Raven, at 4 p. m.
SATURDAY.
Richlands-an all day meeting-be-
ginning at IL a. m.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13

public would not be hurt; that the labor
er would not be hurt thereby, and that
there would be no fRvorite stores on
whom orders would be given, which
might be the case under the pay as you
60 plan.
CLEAR FORK DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
CIinch Valley Coal and Iron COmusuy
30 BROAD STREET
NEW YORK

IT, .ho c4o.,.,, April l, 1911.
Chnch Valley Coal and Iron Comnerv.
The annual meeting of stockholdeys
OF the Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Cono9
pany, for the election of directors and
the transaction of such other business
as may be presented, will be held at the
ofhce OF the Company in JeffersonviIle
Grazewell Court House), TazeweII
county, Virginia, on Wednesday, Nav
Srd, 1911, at four o'clock D. m.
ID. CARROLL WNcHEsTER.
4-o"4 Secretary.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
Spray Your Traes.

It you want fruit this year now is ths
to spray. We have full line Of
ArScenated Lead.
BluestOne.
Sulphur.
Pans Grssn and all combinations Of
spraying compounds.
Icha 6. jsckssa.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
1al to the use of 700 miles of road for

equal to the use of 700 miles of road for
year.
Divide $3.50, 900 by 700, and we have
what we pay under the bond issue plan
S357.00, and deducting the SIC. 900 in
terest on the sinking fund, it is reduced
to $331.0O.
PAY PLAN.
Interest on $62, 500, yearly expendi-
ture for 10 years, during the whole of
the 10 years.
Interest On each years Roads used
runs expenditures dur'g each
of the 10
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13

The display of household and cooking
utensils TO be found on our 5, 10 and Is
cent counters are pleasant surprise to
the economical buyer.
w. T. Witten & Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-13
TazeWeII COunB'S Population.

The advance report sheets of the CEN
sus bureau for 1910 show the population
for this county at the last census to be
as folloUs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
DR. COOK DRIVEN FROM PLATFORM

Copenhagen, October 2i.-Dr. r. A. Cooks theatrical attempt tonight to vin- dicate his reputation by lecture in the hall. where two years ago he addressed the royal family and several of the most prominent people of Denmark, under the auspices of the Geographic society on the occasion of his triumphal entrance into the capital, resulted in extremely riotous scenes.
 pr. Cook finally was compelled to retire inslo-iously by the back door
 Ever since it was announced that MT. Cook was returning to this city to lec- trre the newspapers and the people have been strongly stirred and threats of vio- lenCe were frequently circulated. Fifteen hundred persons assembled in the hall tonight and great crowd outside greet ed pr Cook with an uproar of in-. sulting cries. He was escorted by po- lice, however, and no violence was at tempted outside. The meeting inside the ball was turbulent throughout. A smaL fiection of the audience supported pr. Cook and applauded his efforts Others hissed continually with the result that the two sides almost came to blows.
 The lecturer illustrated his subject matter, and was for the most part a repetition of his former address.
 Dr. Herman Hansen, Danish explorer, who formerly supported pr. Cook start cd trouble by loudly denouneing Cook as pure swindler A climax was reach cd when an alleged picture of the North Pole was thrown on the screen The audience was so hostile that pr. Cook stopped his lecture and withdrew. He was escorted by strong detachment of rolice to his hotel through the side streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
ORV|LLE WRIGHT
 BREAKS RECORD Remains in Air g Minutes
 and 45 Seconds IN FIFTY MILE GALE
Pioneer Aviator Is Elated at His Sue cess-Weather Conditions Were
 Very Adverse-Success As F sured-Ayiation Advanced

Kill Devil Hill, N C. oetooer 2l.--In a 50 mile gale today orviiie Wright went aloft and remained virtual lv stationary in his glider with which he is conducting experiments in aerial stability. He was up nine minutes and 4' seconds and maintained an altitude or approximately 150 feet.
 The record breaking flight was the lIth of the series that began when the rain ceased. The first glide lasted only o4 seconds, each lengthening until the nnai flight. The success of the experiment IS understood here to mark long step for ward in the science of aviation and to point the way toward solving the prob lem of automatically preserving the equi- ibrium of heavier than air machines
 When Wright and Ogilve, the latter an English aviator, brought out the ma chine for the initial flight, the wind Euage showed that the gale was Go miles an hour and freshening in speed. sand carried blythe wind pelted the aylators, the tiny particles cutting like small shot No more trying weather conditions under which to make tests of the machine could have been met with
 The glider was equipped with a rear rudder of 24 feet spread. In front to pre- serve the balance, a 10 pound keg of sand was swung on the end of a rod extending eight feet in front of the aviator's seat.
 The aislerons or balancing wings on the sides of the machine were adjusted and Orvile Wright lifted himself into the seat.
 Let it go,' he shouted
 I.orin Wright and Ogilvie thrust the glider into the face of the rising gale and it shot upward. Again and again this was repeated, each flight becoming longer until for almost 10 minutes Wright scared on the rush of a 30 mile gale.
 Ogllvie made several brief flights at the close of the trials, but none even approached the success made by Wright It was apparent that the maintenance of noise and balance rested as much on the ability and skill of the aviator as upon the mechanical contrivances by which the Wrights hope to minimize the perils of flying. Orville Wright admitted his sa tisfacton with the results and declared the conditions under which the flight was made were unsually severe.
 'rThere were more different and diff fering air currents up there," he said than ever experienced before. It was novel and exciting experience Wright expects to continue the flights tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
HEATH PETITION
 IS EXPLAINED

Charlotte, N. C., october 24.-The peti- ton in voluntary bankruptcy which was
 filed in the federal court at Salisbury yes terday by o. P. Heath & Co. of Charlotte was sent here to Referee in Bankruptcy w. S. O. B. Robinson today. No reason was made public for the failure. but Col. w. c. Maxwell of Maxwell & Keerans, counsel for MT. Heath, made the following statement: a -H
 ,n"rle statements contained in the dis patches this morning are practically cor rect, but MT. Heath's individual indebted ness is only about an eighth the amount specified. Seven-eighths of his liabilities consist of notes of various corporations of which he was a director, and these notes are fully secured by the indorsement of others All notes for borrowed money are secured by collateral. MT. Heath 2 individual liabilities amount to $20000O.' Colonel. Maxwell explained that the notes held by the, banks specified list of liabilities are good. whatever may be Heath's status. It does not mean that he. owes these amounts individually. but is an indorser along with others. he said. MT. Heath has not claimed any exemp- lion to which he is entitled by law Referee Robinson has not yet set date for hearing in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
LARGE FERTILIZER
 COMPANY FORMED

Baltimore, October 2l---Southern fln~ ancial interests in conjunction with New York bankers have organized the Interstate Chemical corporation of Vir- ginia. with a capitalization of s7,25o,- 0oO The concern will extend some of it's existing fertilizer plants and buil Id several new ones. The company has acquired the interests of A. B. Chisholm. a leading fertilizer operator at Charles- ton, Greenwood and Tampa. the Germ ofert Manufac turing company of south Carolina and the Tilghman Phosphate company of Florida.
 It will build additional fertilizer factories at once at Charlotte, N. C., and Macon Ga. The new corporation has /been financed by Middendorf. Wil- Hams X Co. of Baltimore John l.. Williams x sons of Richmond. Red-
 mond < Go, and J, and w. Seligman es : Co. of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25

Washington. October 2i.-tSpeciaD.- = Among the opinions handed down today hy tho Interstate Commerce Commission is one mat will interest the iron shippers and otaers of the Birmingham district.
 It is the case of the American Manu- featuring company of Chattanooga against the Louisville and Nashville Rail- oad company ct al, in which scrap iron is defined
 The opinion reads as follows:
 "The complainant is corporatons en- gagged in the manufacture of iron goods at Chattanooga, Tenn Its petition filed March 2, 1911, alleges that it has been charged by defes,dants unreasonfole rae for the tlaasporeas sion of q carf0ad of scrap iron from Cincinnati O., to Chattanooga. Preparation is asked.
 "On August 1, 1909, the complainant slipped over the lines of defendant car rers from Cincinnati to Chattanooga a carload of miscellaneous pieces of iron. billed as scrap iron Upon arrival at destination this shipment was inspected by an agent of the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau and classified as bar and band iron The billing was corrected aceordlngly and transportation charges were pdId by complainant at the Higher rate applicable on bar and band iron. Testimony was offered by the complainant as 10 the kind of iron con- taned in the shipment The agent who inspected the iron testified that it con sisted of pieces S1a to F inches in width, one eighth of an inch thick, and to 10 feet long; that 1t was new Iron. and could have been used by complainant in the manufacture of wrought iron wash CTS, stove scrapers. stove appliances ard novelties.
 "Under the Southern classification gov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
Interesting Decision By
 Commerce Commission
BN WALTER HARPER

erning this shipment the rating of scrap iron will apply only upon scraps and pieces of iron and steel which have value for remelting purposes only. Complainant had no facilities in his factory for remelt- ing scrap iron, and presumably could not therefore use iron of the character to which the rating was limited. The evi- dence of defendants satisfactorily estab- fishes the fact that the shipment did not,
 in fact consist of scrap iron within the terms clearly defined in the classification. No showing to the contrary having been made, we find that the shipment was properly classified by defendants. The complaint will be dismissed"
 Congressman William G. Brantley of Georeia returned to Washington tonight fs, n Chicago and oti4er western cities, where he has been gathering data for the employers liability commission, of which he is a nember. He spoke enthusiastica l. ly of the widespread sentiment he has feund for Oscar Underwood for President. He said:
 T was astonished to find so much wide spread enthusiasm for the democratic leader among all classes of people leaders in all walks of life, from almost all sec tions of the country and it appears to me that a great majority of them heartily favor the nomination of MT. Underwood. l tell you MT Underwood IS the coming leader of the party. The people have been quick to recognize his ability as a leader and his broad statesmanshlp. I am of co olrse, one of the original Underwood men, and am naturally very much encour- aged over the sentiment find for him. I can see no sectional objection to Mir. Underwoods nomination. The people want just such wise leader and the fact that Mir Underwood comes from the south will have but little or no effect on his action if he is nominated, and 1 will not be one bit surprised if he is nominated at the next national convention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
TURKISH TROOPS ATTACK ITALIANS

Tripoli October 2s.--n)elayed In transmlssion.)- 1.-The combined attack or Arabian horsemen and Turkish cavalry a gainst the Italian line yesterday (Sun- day) morning was both picturesque and fierce. The main attacking force was assisted by Turkish. infantry and small guerilla bands of Arabs, who de- livered a galling fire from the shelter of trees.
 The Italians withstood the shock and then repulsed the enemy, eventually surrounding and capturing several hundred. The enemy lost several hun dred and, many wounded. The Italian floss was not serious
 Advices from Benghazi say that the Arabian and Turkish losses in the en- gagement which followed the Italian embarkment at that place are estimated at 400 dead and from 500 to 1209 wounded. Se
 Mail advices received at Malta yester- day throw a somewhat different light on the fighting in Tripoli, indicating that the dispatches. like the above, from Tripoli details, are censored by the Italians, which may explain the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
Clark Is Challenged By
 Defense And Is Excused

gave the defense a cew to new wit ness, who, it is said, would be sum- moned. His son, he said, had told him the explosion unquestionably was one of gas, having smelled the gas a block away.
 It was stated that If men would hear the McNamara case as jurors. This is possible under California laws, which provide. in addition to the regular jury that two additional jurors may be quail fled In cases where the trial Is likely to be of great importance and duration. These two must be kept with the other F having equal opportunities to hear the evidence and in case any regular juror is disqualified through illness or death one of the two extra jurors Is to servo in the place of the disabled one.
 Not one of the II seemed In sight to- night. Six jurors temporarily accepted by both sides were in the box, but all are subject to peremptory challenge.
 Court adjourred at o'clock with A. c. Winter, a contractor, on the stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
GLIDDEN TOURISTS
 ARE AT CORDELE

Cordele, Ga, october 4.-With cheering crowds lining the streets the Glidden tourists reached here this afternoon after d successful run from Atlanta. Bright sunshine and excellent roads made the days journey one of the best of the tour. The noon control was at Macon, where the tourists spent a couple of hours. They were met several miles outside of Macon by about 100 cars, which piloted the tourists into the city. Tho Glddenites were entertained tonight at the Elks' club where an elaborate luncheon was served.
 Tomorrow's run will be from here to Live Oak, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25

Los Angeles. october 4.-A chance street conversation started by B. w.. Clark. venireman in the McNamara murder case, with Harry Chandler, vice president and assistant general manager of the Times-Mirror company, and son. n-aw of Gen. Harrison Gray Otis. pub fisher of the Los Angeles Times, brought Clarll's services as prospective juror to an abrupt end when he told about it In court today.
 The talesman was censured by Judge Walter Bordwell for carelessness, and promptly excused on a challenge by the defense suggested by the court.
 Chandler, according to Clark, had said he had hoped the talesman would qualify as juror. It was said tonight that Chandler was held responsible for the occurrence so far as the court was con- cerned.
 In the course of his examination Clark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-25
Battle Near Mexico City

Mexico City, October 2f.-The town of MilpaIta in the federal district, and within 30 miles of the capital, was al- most totally destroyed by fire last night and dynamite by Zapatistas, who today were defeated by federal troops in a battle which lasted for more than five hours on a mountain road short dis tance from the ruined town.