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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
FRITZ SCheff's House of 40 Rooms,

Madame FRITZ Scheff-Fox, the comic
opera star, is resident of Big Stone
Stone Gap, Va, in the intervals between
her engagements on the stage
She is planning to build one of the
handsomest mansions in the Old Do
minion, plans for which were prepared
by George H. Gray, of Louisville, Ky.
Blue prints of these have been sent to
the Plowman Construction Company, of
Philadelphia, for estimates, and were
placed upon the boards for that purpose
Wednesday.
They provide for structure of stone
and stucco two stories high, with an
attic, having frontage of 100 feet and
a depth of 81 feet, and containing 40
rooms.
The interior will be finished through
out in hardwood and the house, which
will have a steam-heating plant in
stalled, will cost about $50, 900.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
StOneWall Jackson Institute Commencement.

The commencement exercises of Stone
wall Jackson Institute, at Abingdon,
Va, begin Sunday, May 2lst, and con-
clude on the 23rd. The baccalaureate
sermon will be preached by Rev. Josiah
Sioley, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. s. O..
Hall, pastor of the Presbyterian church
at this place, will preach the sermon
before the Y. w. C. A. Prof. James
Hoskins, dean of the University of Ten
nessee, will deliver the literary address.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Automobiles Coming.

Ever ready to keep pace with the
progress of the country, at least one
automobile company-The Winton-Six
have arranged to open an agency here,
now that the bond issue has carried, and
good roads are an assured fact. With
the amount to be spent in the near
future-Lee county, $500, 900; Wise
county, 500, 900; Russell county, $780,
600, and our own county of Tazewell
just voting S625, OOO-the entire South
west will soon be grldironed with good
roads and it will be possible to visit any
where.
In Kansas it is no uncommon thing
for the farmers to gather up their fam
lilies, fill their lunch baskets and whirl
away in their automobiles to Pixies
Peak or some similar resort in Colorado
to spend day or 30 in rest and recu-
peration; and soon it will be possible
for the Tazewell farmer to take bis
auto and family and spend day or so
at Cumberland Gap, Bristol, Rockville.
and by taking a week, have several
days to spend around the historic scenes
of Chattanooga and Chicamaugua bat
tiefelds, with scarcely any expense to
himself, but with great gain in pleasure
and health.
Aside from recreative benefits, the
commercial aspect of the motor-driyen
vehicle is quite figure in modern farm
ing, but of this feature more will be
said later.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Stripping Seems Doomed For Life.

This Is not court of review and ap-
plication for clemency must have fea-
lures which were not in the trial"
This comment was made by Governor
Brown, of Georgia, Monday when the
petition for pardon of Thomas Edgar
STRIPPING came before him for final
hearing. 1t is the belief of many. ac-
cording to the Atlanta Journal, that the
Governor will shortly announce his dis
posal of the prison commissions recon-
mendation and STRIPPING will stand
doomed to serve life sentence in the
penitentiary from which he fed after
being convicted of the killing of VIM.
j. Cornett in Harris county, Ca, more
than fifteen years ago.
The Governor is still considering the
STRIPPING case and his decision will not
be announced for several days.
Soon after hearing convened Governor
Brown said that he saw no need of ex-
tended argument.
II cannot use this office as an oppo-
sition establishment to the courts" he
said.
1T Is not a court of review like the
Supreme Court, and it is not a court OF
correction to the Supreme Court.
cannot retry a case that was tried upon
the same issues in the court below"
STRIPPING escaped from the Georgis
penitentiary about Is years ago and 10.
Gated at Danville, Va, where he served
as chief of police for 6 number of years
under an assumed name.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
BOND ADVOCATES
WIN THE BATTLE.
IazeweIl County Steps Proudly Forth as One
OF the Leaders In tho Van of Pro-
greSS in the Great Southwest.

Five weeks ago The Republican pub.
lished an article, stating fairly botf
plans, as given by the advocates Of
each, of how to secure better highways
for this county, and in conclusion said
Let, therefore, each voter con-
slider the facts set forth and ask
himself the following questions, con-
sidering that the cost will be prac-
tically the same either way:
us getting good roads quickly
the best thing for me?
"ls it best for my neighbor?
lis it best for the county as
whole?
Let every voter then ask him
self these question and vote as his
judgment dictates the answer, ire
spective of personal bias of political
preference.
On Tuesday the voters answered bv
the overwhelming majority of more
than four to one that they favored the
bond issue as the better method, and by
their votes placed Tazewell county in
the van of progress now sweeping over
the great Southwest. Shoulder to
shoulder, in step with Russell, Lee.
Wise and other counties of this favored
section of the old Commonwealth, she
has proclaimed to the country at large
her determination to go forward.
1t is well that the vote is so emphat-
ic, for, should it have been close, there
might have been a question that. ow-
ing to the restricted electorate, due to
the unfortunate Ward law, the vote did
not fairly represent the will of the peo-
pie of the county; but when it is so
overwhelmingly one way there can be
no question but that it fully and fairly
represents the general sentiment of the
county as a whole.
Let US not forget, though, in the first
flush of victory, that the election is only
the first skirmish, and the main battle
is ahead The honest and economical
administration Of the funds is of much
more Importance than the securing of
money by the sale Of the bonds. A dol
lars worth of road for every dollar
spent should be the motto of every citi-
zen, whether he favored the bond issue
or not. Good supervisors, competent
engineers and comprehensive plan of
improvement are the factors, now need
ed, to make Tazewell county what ma
ture has always designed it to be-the
garden spot of Virginia.
Let there, then, be no backward step.
Let every man consider it his first duty
to do his full share towards seeing that
the roads as outlined are built quickly.
economically and honestly.
Much credit is due the speakers who
unselfishly contributed their time and
ability to present the issue to the voters
of the county, and to the press of the
county that, without dissenting voice,
worked heartily for the bond issue. vet
fairly and freely gave to the opposition
space in which to set forth their views.
Especial mention should be made of the
first voters who, catching the spirit of
the coming times, were almost unani-
mously in favor of the bond issue.
Following are the official figures by
precincts:
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
SEVERAL COUNTIES LOSE IN POPULATION
Exhaustion Of Soil From One Crop is
Probable Cause.

Completed press proofs of the stats
tics OF population for Virginia, just is-
sued by the Census Bureau, give the
material for some interesting compari-
sons. While the growth of the State
as whole has been good, and in some
cases phenomenal, there is a persistent
and peculiar tendency of some counties
to stand still or decrease in population.
The reference here is not to counties
whose totals have been diminished by
the annexation of their territory and
population to cities springing up within
their borders.
1t is fact that perhaps half dozen
counties in Virginia today have less
population than they had in the rich
colonial plantation period, and the fact
itself is accounted for very largely by
the exhaustion of the soil at that time
by the repeated planting of the same
staples. BY rotation of crops and in
tensive farming the soil of these coun-
ties could in a reasonable time be re-
stored to its pristine fertility. There
is where the right sort of immigration
would prove an inestimable boon to the
Old Dominion
Comparing the last three censusea for
the phenomenon Of decreasing popula-
tion in certain counties of Virginia
Virginia, of course. is not alone in this
respect we find. taking them alpha
betically, that the following counties
showed less population in 1910 than in
1900:
AmeliD, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland,
Buckingham. Caroline, Clarke, Essex,
Fauquier, Floyd, Fluvanna, Frederick,
Gloucester, Goochland, Hanover, Henry,
Highland, James City, King George,
Loudon, Madison, New Kent, Powha-
tan. Prince Edward, Rappahannock,
Rockbridge, Stafford, Wythe.
The following counties have less pop
ulation according to the census of 1910
than they had in 1890:
Amelia, Appomattox, Bedford, Caro-
line, Clarke, Cumberland, Essex, Fau-
quier, Floyd, Fluvanna, Goochland.
Hanover, Highland, King George, King
William, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison,
New Kent, Powhatan, Prince Edward,
Prince George, Rappahannock, Rock
bridge.
None of the cities of Virginia shows
a decrease of population as compared
with the census of 1900. Several show
phenomenal gains, most show substan-
tial gains, and only Charlottesville
came close to making no gain at all
her growth being only 316. Fredericks-
burg. with 5,874, has only 10 more in
habitants than Winchester. Clifton
Forge, which became an independent
city in 1906, has only 116 fewer people
than Winchester, and is more than 500
ahead of Radford. Petersburg, Lynch
burg and Winchester, all showed slight
decreases in 1900 as compared with 1890.
ITO him that hath shall be given" is
remarkably demonstrated by the man
ner in which counties in Virginia have
recovered from population losses sus-
tained through the annexation of their
territory to cities fiourishing therein.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Protect Your Phone.

There is danger in telephone trans-
mitters. They hsrbor dust and germs.
tuberculosis is easily transmitted by
means of the telephones but can be
guarded against by using the Sani
Phone Hygenic Telephone Disc. Con-
venient to use and protection against
the transmitting of germs by means of
the telephone.
We have a supply at this Office that
will be given or sent to anyone making
application for them.
TAzEwELL REPUBLICAN,
TazewelI, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Norton Sells $4,000 City Bonds.

$4,000 of the $40, 900 street and sew
er bonds voted by Norton recently were
sold last Saturday to John Nuveen &
Co., bankers, of Chicago. The bonds
were sold at par.
Preparations are being made to be-
gin work at once. Local citizens are
congratulating themselves over the
prospect of being able to go ahead with
this work along with the good road
building in Wise county, made possible
by recent bond issue of 500, 900.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Mcdowell POGahOntaS Coal COMPANY.

A charter was issued by the State
Corporation Commission last Friday to
the Mcdowell Pocahontas Coal Gem
pany, Incorporated, Tazewell, Va. In
corporators, A. st. Clair, president; A.
p. Gillespie, vice-president; j. w. Chap
man, secretary and treasurer, all of
Tazewell, Va. Capital stock: Maxi
mum, 100000; minimum, $50, 900. OBJ
jects and purposes: Operate coal mines.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Company
80 BROAD STREET
NEW YORK

April /, 1911.
To the Stockholders of the
Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Company:
The annual meeting of stockholders
Of the Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Com
pany, for the election of directors and
the transaction of such other business
as may be presented, will be held at the
office of the Company in Jeffersonville
lTazewell Court House), Tazewell
County, Virginia, on Wednesday, NAV
Srd, 1911, at four o'clock D m.
II. CARROLL WINCHESTER,
4-owa Secretary.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
THE TRAGEDY IN THE COVE.
Mrs. Henry Lester Says Untrue and URds-
served Attack on Her People Have
Been Made.
Pounding Mill, Va, April 10.

rounding Mill, Va, April 10.
Mr.. Editor
Having seen and heard so many at
tacks published on my people that are
untrue and undeserved, l will write and
ask if you will please hold up a while
till you know the true facts in the trsg-
edy, in which you editors seem to be SO
very much interested.
want the p1bIic to know that my
husband did nothing more than any
other father would have done to save
his son from disgrace and ruin True,
Henry Lester has gone, but not because
he was afraid to stand his trial. He
only went to save the home for his dear
little children, as he knew to get his
case in court now would mean for his
land and all to be gobbIed up, and turn
his family in the big road. He certain
ly was badly shot by Bob Lester with
a 38 Hopkins & Allen revolver. Luther
Lowe was also shooting at him when
Ben Lester came to his rescue.
Another thing l wish you to correct
is this: That Henry Leater rode into
Bob Testers feedway with gun and
raised a fuss with him (Bob Lester. J
Henry rode into the lot to have q pri-
vate talk with Bob, and seeing no one.
rode back to the road and started home.
Bob Lester came down through the lot
very near the road and began calliug
Henry all kinds of vile names; then
Henry rode back into the lot without
either gun or pistol Luther Lowe
ran down and opened fire on Henry Les
ter with 80 revolver, and Bob Lester
also shot. There were three pistol
shots fired at Henry Lester before Ben
ME Lester fred single shot at his
fathers assailants. Henry Lester had
a little rod in his hand which ne took
with him, as he went to the head Of the
Cove to meet Bennie, to use in hunting
some mineral which his brother had told
him about, and it is the opinion that
Henry struck Bob about the time Bob
shot him, or just afterward, with the
rod, as Henry's arm was raised when
he was shot, otherwise the shot would
have gone through his arm.
(Our correspondent here reviews the
life of Bob Lester and sets out many
accusations. While we have no reason
to doubt them, yet they are of nature
that would be better as evidence in a
court before being given space in a
newspaper.)
4 Now, this is a true statement, and
beg of you to publish it. have heard
that the editor of the Bluefeld Daily
Telegraph is Mr.. Bill Smythe. If this
is true think have found time
friend of my dear father, who was the
Hon. George W. Deskins. / am his
youngest daughter and the wife of
Henry Lester. We have striven to rear
our children and educate them so that
they may be an honor to their relatives
and friends as well as to their parents,
and am proud to say we have succeeded.
This is the first cloud that has shadow-
ed child of ours, but by the prayers of
Christians and q broken-hearted wife
and mother, trust that all will work
out for our good. In conclusion we wish
to extend to our friends our many
thanks for the courtesy and sympathy
shown us in our great distress.
MRS. HENRY LESTER.
The above article is published by re-
quest from the Bluefeld Daily Tele-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Spray Your Trees.

II you want fruit this year now Is the
to spray. We have full line of
Arscenated Lead.
BluestOne.
Sulphur.
Paris 6eer and all combinations Of
spraying compounds.
John {. Jackson.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20

The Tazewell County Teachers Ex-
animation will be held at Tazewell.
April 9th, 18th and 18th, beginning
promptly at 9 a. m. Examinations for
white teachers will be conducted In
Tazewell High School building and for
colored in colored school building. For
further information address
w. ARCHIE THOMPSON,
Superintendent.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20

The majorities at Pounding Mill and
Poor Valley precincts were against the
bond issue, as indicated by an asterisk
alongside the figures. The total ma
jority in favor of the bond issue is s54
out of total vote of 1895. The total
number entitled to vote under the Ward
law being LAO.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20

DR.. W. R. Williams, of Richlands,
was here on yesterday.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20

George A. Martin returned Saturday
from q visit to his parents in Norfolk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20

The above article is published by re-
quest from the Bluefeld Daily Tele-
graph of April 1Sth.-[ED.1
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17
Cinderella in Flower Land"

On Friday, Nov. "a, the Leonidas
Polk Chapter, U. d. c., will present one
Of the most charming, unique cantatas
ever seen on the boards in Union City,
Cinderella in Flower Land. "
1t is the story Of Cinderella, each
character being represented by flower.
Prince Sunshine gives the ball down
on the Woodlandea, Robin Red Breast
issues the invitations and tries on the
slipper when Prince Sunshine is trying
to find his bride. The little modest
Meadow Daisy is Cinderella. Tiger Lily
and Hollyhock are the naughty step
sisters and Poppy, Pansy, Sweet Roses,
Mignonette, Violet, Daffodil, Narcissus,
Sweet Pea, Lily Bell and Buttercup are
the flowers who are guests at the ball.
Godmother Nature changes Daisy s
winter dress to a charming ball gown
and driving fine Butterflies and escorted
by Bonnie Bell. She goes to the ball
where she wins the Princes heart, loses
her slipper and is finally crowned-the
Princess Marguerite.
Some Of Union City's best juvenile
voices take part and with sunbeams,
raindrops, heralds and the main char
acters form a chorus that is well worth
hearing. Miss Mary Lawson is training
them, and those wanting to catch a
glimpse Of fairyland and spend and en-
joyable evening should net fail to see it.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17
$25,O0O,OOO FOR KNOWLEDGE
Will Aid Technical Schools and
Higher Education.

New York, Nov. 10. = Twenty-Five
million dollars was to-day given by
Andrew Carnegie to promote the adj
vancement Of knowledge among the
people of the United States.
The latest bequest OF the Laird of
Skibo was made at the organization
meeting Of the Carnegie Corporation of
New York, which was incorporated by
the New York Legislature June 8, last.
1t is intended that the business of
founding and aiding libraries and edu-
cational institutions, which has been
carried on by Mr.. Carnegie as an indi-
yidual for many years, will be turned
over to the corporation and carried on
by the corporation.
The incorporators met at Mr.. Carne-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17
Culhane S Comedians.

Culhane's Comedians, who are re-
membered very kindly in this city, will
be here for return engagement at
Reynolds Opera House three nights,
beginning Monday night, Nov. 90. On
the first night ladies will be admitted
free, one free ticket with each paid ad
mission. Some special inducements
will be offered to the audiences in the
way of voting contests, and the rep
ertoire of plays will be new altogether to
Union City people. A cordial reception
will no doubt be given to these well
known comedians. The opening bill
Monday night will be "Reaping the
Harvest with Mary Southwell in the
lead, Popular prices-15, % and 80
cents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17
Real Estate Transfers.

Mrs. P. A. Tucker ct al. to B. F. Fuz
zle, SO acres in No. u, $3.50
S. A. Neblett and wife to Mrs. Id
Richards, lot in No 8, $3.50
Hafford Myrick ct al. to J. w. Jack
son, lot in Noyl6, 5000.
T. r. Inman to V. J. Jernigan, 124
acres in No. 6, 81, 440.
Nose Lawson ct al. to E. d. Ham.
brick, los acres in No. 9, 81, 100.
S. v. Holman and wife to Mrs. Sadie
Chambers, lot in No. 10, 1925.
Mrs. Allie Donnell ct al to B. F. Fuz-
zle, 26 acres in No. II, 1871.
V. |. Derby ct al. to j. A. White, lot
in Kenton, $75
Francis S. Caruthers to DR.. w. A.
Mailing, land in No IS, $3.50.
Mrs. Minnie Ballew ct al. to J. A..
White, lot in Kenton, $3.50
A. 7. Sheriff. to L. B. Gibson and
wife, 80 acres in No. IL, 5000
A. I. Sheriff. to Dan Pearce, III
acres in No. II, $3.50.
WI. White ct al. to Lewis A. Wright,
lot in Unian City, $3.50.
]. A. Ragsdale and wife to G. w. Nor
ment, lot in Union City, $75.
]. r. Cheatham and wife to Robt. r.
and Arthur B. Cheatham ct AL, 700
acres in No. 7, $4,000.
G. s, Talley and wife to 7. R, Meadow,
lot in Union City, $3.50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17

gie's residence this afternoon, adopted
a constitution and bylaws and elected
the following officers:
Observation-Disclosures Carnegie.
Vice President-Elihu Root.
Treasurer-Robert A. Franks,
Secretary-James Bertram.
DONOR MAKES STATEMENT.
1t was only after all the business Of
the meeting had been transacted that
Mr.. Carnegie announced that he would
transfer to the corpoeation $4,000, 00o
in first mortgage bonds Of the United
States Steel Corporation.
In bestowing this gift upon the COR
poration, organized expressly to receive
it and apply its income to the purpose
indicated, Mr.. Carnegie, in a statement
given out at his home, said he intends
to leave with the corporate body the
work of founding and aiding Libraries
and educational institutions, which he,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17
BLoCkADED.

EVERY HOUSEHOLD IN UNION CRY
SHOULD Know How TO RESIST IT.
The back aches because the kidneys
are blockaded.
Help the kidneys with their work.
The back win ache no more.
Lots of proof that Doan's Kidney
Pills do this.
It's the best proof, for it comes from
Union City.
Mrs. J. NJ. Cole, eS1 S. Fifth street,
Union City, Tenn. says; ''Doan's Kid.
ney Pills are very beneficial and are safe
for anyone to use. | took this remedy
when / was suffering from backache
which was caused by my kidneys and
it did me world Of good. "
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster MiIburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take ne other.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17
TRY THIS
OVERNIGHT CURE FOR COLD IN
HEAD OR CHEST.

IT rs CURING THOUSANDS DAILY, AND
SAVES TINE AND MONEY.
Get bowl three quarters full Of boil
ing water, and towel.
Four into the water scant teaspoon
full of HYoMEI pronounce it High
o-me)
Put your head over the bowl and
cover head and bowl with a towel.
Breathe the vapor that arises for a
few minutes, and prestol your head is
as clear as bell, and the tightness in
the chest is gone.
It, is a pleasant cure, You'll enjoy
breathing HYOMEI. You'll feel at
once its soothing, healing and bene
fetal effects as it passes over the in
famed and frritated membrane. Fifty
cents bottle, at druggists everywhere.
Ask at divers Red Cross Drug Store
for extra bottle HYOMEI Inhalent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-11-17

DR.. D. ]. Prather, for some time To-
Gated in Union City and later at Wood
land, is now connected with the Marine
Hospital at Detroit, Mich. DIR. Prather
stood competitive examination some
time ago for this place and passed with
very high marks. His appointment
came short time ago as result Of the
examination, and he is now in the in
stitution attending to his patients. DIR.
Prather asks us to forward him the Fri
day morning Complaint" that he
wanted to keep in touch with the world,
and we have instructed our Subscription
Department NJ to enroll his name.