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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
Teachers Association.

The regular meeting of the Tazewell
County Teachers Association was held
on Friday and Saturday in the High
School chapel at this place. The at
tendance was large, and the papers and
discussions above the average at such
meetings.. This county has a right to
be proud Of the improvements being
made in its schools each year and of the
high class of teachers secured year aft
er year, In the face of adverse circum-
stances in many cases.
The paper of the meeting was by the
new presidenrelect, Miss Lottie N.
Evans, on the introduction Of domestic
science in our schools and best Of ways
to secure the best of results. 1t wal
the unanimous request of the teacher.
present that the paper be given to the
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

Mrs. F. M. Reade, Grand Worthy
Matron of the Order of the Eastern
Star of Virginia, accompanied by Mrs.
ID. 5. Wright, of Richmond and Mrs.
Robert Francis Taylor and Miss May A..
Stickley, of Roanoke, paid an official
visit On yesterday to Tazewell Chapter
No. 43. Several Candidates were initi-
sted into the Order. and the distinguish
ed visitors expressed themselves a. be-
ing highly pleased with the rapid gr, with
of the local Chapter and the excellence
and impressiveness with which tha de-
grees are conferred upon candid, .tes.
They will return to their homes in Rich
mond and Roanoke today.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

Who is that fellow Beverly down in
Wise that is pretending to have author
ity speak for Mr.. Roosevelt? When
did he ever vote for a republican in a
national election? Two years ago he
voted for Stuart. Is that the kind of
man the Roosevelt republicans of the
Ninth want to guide them? One year
ago he was elected sheriff of Wise
county on the democratic ticket. Don't
you see he is serving Ayers?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
TanneTSViIIe Local News,
Tan lersvilla Va q

Tanaersville, Va, Oct. %.
w. I. Ratliff went to Salrvil,e Loot
Saturday on business.
Mrs. John Patrick was the guest of
Mrs. james Patrick Friday.
Robert Holmes, of Broadi ord. spent
Sunday with homefolks here
Miss Edna Copenhaver wa the ruest
OF Miss Mollie Crabtree Sunday.
Floyd Kirk, of Seven Mile ford. is the
guest of his brother, w. NJ. Kirk.
in. Rhudy, of Thomps ms Vallav
was business visitor here SATURDAY.
Bob and W. T. Brewster. of Cedar
Bluff was visiting here the asst of the
week.
Mrs. Joseph Harris lett Sunday for a
ten days visit to friends and relatives
at Cedar Bluff.
W. +. Hit returned Monday from
Washington County where h. was visit
ing his brother F. H. Hit.
Messrs Joe Holmes, J. P. Hit and
Andy Nesessary attended tb9 barbecue
at Ridgedale last Wednesday
Mr. and MIRA Ed Barrett spent Sum
day with Mrs. Barretts mother, Mrs.
Matilda Osborn, of Little Valley.
Mrs. Sallie Calwell and lit son, John
Otis visited her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers, of Smith County Sunday.
Vera the little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Patrick has bee q sick for
the past week, is better at this writing.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

In his card, which the Roanoke Times
calls "Graham's Hot Reply to Slemp,"
Mr.. Graham says: "For many years l
have been one of the heaviest tax pay
ers." An examination of the records
in the treasurer's Office of Tazewell
county discloses the fact that Mr.. Gra-
hams taxes for 1912 on personal prop
erty amounts to ST. 80; and his taxes on
real estate amounts to 623 cents. 1t is
a misfortune but not crime to be poor;
but it is unrighteous for man to try to
mislead people by representing himself
Gs large tax payer when he is not.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
A PAIR OF THEM.

In our issue of the oath instant we
had two editorials, one of which was
directed at the Roanoke Times and the
other at the Lynchburg News. Both Of
these editorials were intended to call
attention to the presumptuous and false
efforts Of these two democratic papers
to fasten upon the republicans of the
Ninth district primal responsibility for
the unfortunate political conditions the
Times and News seem so anxious to
bring to public attention. We charged
that, if the electorate of the Ninth had
become corrupt and venal in a large
measure, it was due to the introduction
OF vote buying and vote stealing by the
democratic managers at period which
began long before the republican party
was factor in the politics of the Ninth.
We charged that as far back as 1885
the democratic school for fraud train
ed its perjurers, forgers and ballot box
thieves, placed them in charge of cleo
tions, accepted their dirty work and
made every district and nearly every
county in the state democratic;' and to
sustain this charge we offered the ed
itor of the Roanoke Times as witness.
We also charged that the present
election laws furnished facilities for un-
limited fraud, and in support Of that
charge offered as proof a recent threat
Of the Lynchburg News hurled at Mr..
Slemp, which is as follows:
'The accused in mood of fierce
resentment might turn in and ad-
minister dose of vote stealing that
is vote stealing-a sort that would
mean something's sort that would
retire Mr.. Slemp to private life and
keep him there"
We also charged that the Roanoke
Times had slandered this district when
it asserted: ''Thsre was danger that
the dishonest, debsuched voters would
be the large majority in the district,
and that the honest, clean handed, self
respecting voters would be few and
helpless"
We also charged that the state of
Virginia was controlled by a band of
political brigands, or IAN office hold
er's trust" in 1900, and that 1t is still
controlled by the same band or trust.
In support of this charge we offered
the Hon. Carter Glass, owner and pub
Usher of the Lynchburg News, as a wit
ness.
The News makes feeble attempt to
discredit our charges by saying that its
threat sis an assurance to Mr.. Slemp
that however loudly he cries wolf!
wolff no wolf will come-that there
was and is no wolf.''
If there is no wolf, if the election
laws do not furnish facilities for vote
stealing that is vote stealing" why did
the News make the threat?
The denial by the News of the true
meaning of its threatening sentence is
about as worthy of belief as the denial
of Mr.. Glass that the pledge he wrote
in the democratic platform of 1900 to
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

On November the 5th the people of this County will be
called upon to vote the above amendments the Cons
tuition which will place City Treasurers and City Conmis
soners of the Revenue the basis as that of the
County Ocers and thus allow the People
rights as to whom they may desire for Office
AS it takes the the State to saw whether
or not the City Officers shall be allowed same privilege
accorded the County Officers that our voters will
call upon the Judges of Election for this ballot which will
be separate and distinct from the and by scratching
the words AGAINST you will be giving the Cities rights
they should enjoy but which only be secured by your
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
TazeWeIl Druggist Deserves Praise.

John +. Jsck.0n deserves praise from
Iazewell people for Introducing mere tue
simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mix
tnre, known as Alder-i-ka. This simple
German remedy first became famous by
curing appendicitis and it has now been
discovered that A SINGLE DOSE relieves
sour stomach, gas on tine stomach and
constipation INSTANTLY.
John +. Jackson Druggist.
Also recommended by the RichIands
Mercrhantile Co., of Richlands, Va,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

During the operation of the Wilson Tariff Law from
1892 to 1897, it was estimated by
SAMUEL GOMPERS, LABOR LEADER
That there were THREE MILLION of work. AT
the rate of S. per day these men lost
ONE BILLION EIGHT HUNDRED MILLION A WEAR
In Wages, a Total of
NINE BILLION DOLLARS IN FIVE YEARS
Before relieved by the Dngley PROTECTION BILL Shall
we lose NINE BILLIONS more in the waya
The Real Issue:
PROTECTION and PROSPERITY
FREE TRADE and the SOUP HOUSE
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

Before taking too much stock in the
Fair Elections Society proposed by the
democrats at this late date, pause and
consider the plausible promises made by
them if only they were allowed to give
the state a new constitution, and re-
member the results. by their fruits
ye shall know them
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

The democrats are now more interest
ed in getting votes for Walter Graham
in the Ninth district than they are in
getting votes for Doctor Wilson, This
should show the republicans-the Roose-
velt men and the Taft men-that they
ought to stand together and give Bas-
com Slemp an old time majority.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

If the democrats couldn't beat Bas-
com Slemp with Stuart and big cor
ruption fund two years ago, how can
they expect to beat him next Tuesday
with Ayers and Walter Graham?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

The Moore-Graham- Einstein combina-
ton is nothing more than a side show
for the democratic party. This combi-
nation is under the management of the
democrats. See how it is being adver-
tised by the Roanoke Times and the
Lynchburg News. Roosevelt men, do
you smell the taint?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
The Mountain Fiend.
Advertisement.

On account of the closing of the
campaign requires the most of our space
this week, the final chapter of that in
teresting story The Mountain Fiend,"
will not appear until next week.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
Demand for Graduate of WiIbuTn R.
Smith Business CoIIepe.

Bankers, Officials, Nero hants and
others have written the RESP onsible and
influential WilDurn R. Smith Business
College, Lexin gton, KY, for it's gradu-
ates. The der land, frequen ;ly, has ex-
ceeded the SUP 'ly. Write tnis College
for particular.
Advertisement.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

VOTE FOR THESE AMENDMENTS AND RE
STORE THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE TO ELECT
SUCH MEN TO OFFICE AS IN THEIR JUDGMENT
ARE BEST QUALIFIED FOR THESE POSITIONS.
Advertisement.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

SO. No attention should be paid to the
letter by anyone.
Il was delegate to the Bristol con-
vention; was there and watched the
whole proceeding, and / know that
there was no trick or scheme whatever
to nominate Mr.. Slemp. He was nomi-
mated because the people wanted him. -
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

Walter Graham, the self-constituted
and self-nominated-p possibly the Lee
Moore nominated-candidste for Con-
gress in this district is an imposter. He
claims to have been an active and use
ful citizen of the Ninth district for
many years. The records at Tazewell
courthouse show that he has never voted
IN national, state or county election
since 1902. He cannot prove that he
has ever voted in the district in any
such election. Is this the kind of citi-
zen to represent the district in Con-
gress?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
Voter, Don't Let History Repeat

Mr. Farmer Compare the prices below and see if they are
not correct They represent the difference value of
your farm products under Republican and rule
Which do you prefer?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
Vote For These Amendments.

FOX the amendment to section of the Constitution
OF Virginia with reference the election of
Commissioners of the Revenue in Cities. 80
AGAINST the amendment of section ITO d the Constitution
OF Virginia with reference the election of
Commissioners of the Revenue in Cities
'OK the amendment to section OF the Constitution
OF Virginia, with reference to the election of
Treasurers in Cities.
AGAINST the amendment section Of the Constitution
of Virginia with reference to the election of
Treasurers in Cities.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

Hon. Barnes Gillespie is in Buchanan
county this week campaigning with
Congressman Slemp.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

To correct misapprehension, foster
ed by the democrats, let it be known
that Walter Graham, candidate of the
Moore-Einstein combine for Congress.
Is not of the kith, kin or clan Of Gra-
hams who have lived so long in good
old Tazewell. Although he claims to
have lived in the county twenty-eight
years the records in the treasurers Of
fice show he has only paid his poll taxes
one time-in 19l1-and by this token
will cast his first vote for Congress
man in this state this fall. A fine rec
ord for man who asplres to represent
the grand old Ninth in Congress.
@$s
Have you read that letter addressed
by one Beverly, of Wise county. to Sen
ator Dixon? Have you read that letter
said to have been written by Senator
Dixon to one Beverly? Don't they read
like they were written by the same Den.
by the same hand? Don't thew have
the democratic inspiration impressed
upon them? 1t is common rumor that
they were both written by little whip
per-snapper Wise democrat. Will the
honest bull moosers of the Ninth walk
up to the blind and be shot to death by
democratic marksmen? Walter Ora
ham is the blind and Rufus Ayers is
concealed behind him. Look out, Roose-
velt menl
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31

The first thing to do when you get
your ballot and go into the Tooth is to
look over It for the words
FOR CONGRESS
You will probably find there the names
of
FOUR CANDIDATES:
r. A. AYERS
WALTER GRAHAM
C. b. SLGMP
B. NJ. DUTTON
The names may not appear in the order
above or there nay be only three names.
but the main thing is to be careful to
mark a straighs line through all the
names of candidates for CO cagress ex-
cept c. q. SLEMP. If you leave
more than one name unscr ,tched Won
have not voted for anyone for CONGRESS.
BE careful. Take your time.
10 Vote for President and Vice Presi-
dent draw a lii . through the names of
all the candidates you dom want to
vote for. 1t is not necessary to scratch
the names of the electors.
Be sure to look your ballot over care
fully and be sure it is all right before
you fold it.
Do not touch the words
FOR CONGRESS
If you mark those words, it will de-
stroy your ballot.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-10-31
How to
Mark Your Ballot

The first thing to do when you get
your ballot and go into the Tooth is to
look over It for the words
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-10

h:acirg myself firmly in the deep sad
die, and took steady aim. The ham
mer came down with a dull, dead
Click, the revolver was chargless. and
with an exclamation Of baffied Rage
! hurled the useless weapon tell at
the advancing brute. Almost q. the
instant We struck. my horse went
down with the impetus. while over
IS both. as if shot from a cannon.
plunged our pursuer his horse turn
ing a complete sOmersauIt, the rider
falling so close that was upon him
almost as soon as he struck the
ground.
A dip of the flying hoof had cut a
shallow cash acros. my forehead, and
my hair was wet with blood, yet
bruised and half stunned as was
from the hard fall. my sole longing
was to reach and throttle that mad
nan who had ridden me down in such
demon style
savagely, whirling him over upon his
back. II spared your life once tonight.
but. by all the gods. I'll not do it
again."
Gosh. Cap is tibet you?" asked the
voice of the other feebly.
started back, and lost my hold
upon him.
"Bungay?' in an establishment that
nearly robbed me of utterance Good
God. man! is this really you?"
It's whut's left o me-" he answered
solemnly. sitting up and feeling his
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-10
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Demon on Horseback.

felt positively happy then. The
thrill of successful achievement was
nine. and with the exultation of a
soldier in having surmounted OBJ
stacles and peril. nearly forgot for
tie moment the heart tragedy left be-
hind. The swift impetus. of the ride.
the keen night air sweeping past me.
the fresh sense of freedom and power
engendered by that reckless dash
through the darkness. all conspired to
render me negIectful of everything
save the Joy Of present victory. The
spirit of wild adventure was In my
blood.
A dozen srits Of fire cleaved the In
tense blackness behind. and knew
the widely scattered patrol were send
ing chance shots across the stream.
A clang OF hoofs ranG out upon the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-10
Copyright. by A. c. McClurH 4 Co.
Entered At Staiioncr's Hall London.
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens In a Confederate tent
at q critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
Sergt Craig. an old army scout. Wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines Of the enemy and In the dark
ness Wayne is taken for Federal Of
hcer and young lady on horseback is
given IN his charge. She Is northern
girl and attempts to escape. One Of the
horses succumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches. while Wayne and My
Lady OF the North are left alone. They
seek shelter In a hut and entering II in
the dark huge mastiff attacks Wayne.
The girl shoots the brute just In time
The owner of the hut. Jed Bungay. and
his wife appear and soon a party OF
horsemen approach. They are led by a
man claiming to b. Red Lowr!e. but who
proves to be- Maj. Brennan, a Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes
He orders the arrest of Wayne as spy
and he Is brought before Sheridan. who
threatens him with death unless he re-
yeals the secret message. Wayne bel
Edith Brennan to be the wife of~Maj
Brennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay.
who starts to reach Gen. Lee. while
Wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been i'm
prisOned. He Is introduced to Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed Edith Brennan. recognizing Wayne.
says she will save him. Securing a pass
through the lines. they are confronted bv
Brennan. who Is knocked senseless Then
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes a
dash for liberty.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-10
CHAPTER XXI.
Reinforcements for Early.

announcements !OF
Come, Wayne, wake up. mani"
Captain, l say. you must turn out OF
this"
| opened my eyes with struggle
and looked up. The golden glow of
sunlight along the white wall told me
the day must be already well ad-
vanced, and | saw the lieutenant Of
my troop. Colgate. bending over me.
att,red in service uniform.
What is 1t. Jack?"
I'VE have been ordered north on
forced march to join Early, and the
command has already started. | have
delayed calling you until the final
moment. but knew you would never
forgive being left behind"
Before he had finished l was upon
the floor. dressing with that rapidly
acquired by years of practice. my
mind thoroughly aroused 10 the
Thought of active service once more.
Was 1t the news brought in yes
l.-day. Colgate. which as stirred this
up?" questioned. hastily dipping into
a basin of water.
Il imagine ii must have been. sir"
replied the Lieutenant. leaning back
comfortably upon a cracker-box. which
formed our solitary chair. Things
tave been on the move ever since. and
it certainly resembles an advance Of
some importance Staff officers at 1t
all night long, Mechanic division off
at daylight, while we go out ahead of
Slayton's troops. Reede was In beast
ly good humor when he brought the
orders: that usually means a fight"
Amy artillery"
"Sloans and Rockies batteries arc
with us; did not learn who went out
with McDaniel's. Longstreet has
crossed the White Briar."
Yes. l know" ! said. drawing on
the last of my equipments. and quick
ly glancing about to assure myself l
had overlooked nothing likely to be
Of value. "All ready. Jack, aud now
for another dance of DEATH
Our regiment was drawn up In the
square of the little town. and as We
came forth into the glorious sunlight.
he stentorian voice of the Colonel
called them into column Of fours. Staff
officers. gray with dust from their all
night service. were riding madIy along
the curb. while at the rear Of our men.
just debouching from one of the side
streets appeared the solid front Of q
division of infantry. We had barely
time to swing into the saddles of the
two horses awaiting us. and ride swift
ly to the head of our command. when
the short. stern orders rolled along
the motionless line of troopers. and
the long. silent column swung out to
the northward. the feet of the horses
raising a thick cloud Of red dust
which fairly enveioped us in its chok.
ing folds.
(TO BE CONTINUEDJ
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-10

tunate. and lay. head under. stone
dead in the middle OF the narrow road.
Blngay gazed at the motionless fig
ure mournfully.
Woe worth the chase. woe worth
the day. that cost thy lie. my gallant
gray. he recited solcmnly, only it's
a roam, AN alD't SO durn sorry
either
Regrets of any nature, however.
were vain. and as the little man posi-
lively .efused TO ride, mounted
again. He trudging along manfully
beside me, the two of US set forth once
more. our faces turned toward the red
dawn
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-02-10
CHAPTER xix.-continued.

This gave me inspiration, and be-
fore the speakers sullen growl had
wholly ceased was again upon hands
and knees. silently cropping my way
along the bank toward the rear of the
nut. 1t proved to be tiny structure
containing but single room-prob-
ably mere fisherman's shack. with
out windows. but possessing a door
at either end. Meeting no opposition
| crept within. where felt some
what safer from observation. and then
peered warily forth into the darkness
extending between it and the river.
The picket-rope stretched from one
corner of the hut. where 1t seemed to
be secured around the end Of pro-
Iecting log. out into the night. EVIL
IDENTIFY finding it's other terminus at a
big tree whose spreading top could
dim!y perceive Swallowed against the
sky. Along 1t were tethered the
horses, a few impatiently champing
their bits and pounding with their
hoofs on the trampled ground, but the
majority resting quietly. their heads
hanging sieepiy down. The one near
est me appeared finely proportioned
animal OF a dark color, and was
equipped with 10Th saddle and bride
Of the SO der in charge | could dis
tinguish no;hing-doubtless he was
iounging on his b7ck. half asleep upon
some soft patch OF grass.
turned when it suddenly occurred
to me that The deserted hut might
contain something | could use to adj
vantage-a FL EARN, perhaps. or even
stray box OF matches. felt about
me cautiously. creeping along the
hard earthen floor until had nearly
light from the fire without leaped up,
and its glow revealed saddle with
leather holster attached. hanging TO
a nail just within the doorway Iov
Ing noise.essly | managed to extract a
revolver. but could discover no cart
ridges
was yet fumtling in the holster
pocket when the lieutenant rose from
his seat without. knocked the ashes
from his pipe. yawned s!eepily. stand
ing directly tetw cen me and the fire.
and then. turning sharply. walked
slowly into the open door Of the hut.
! sprang to my feet. or he would GER
tainly have stepped upon me. and be-
fore he could realize the situation |
had him by the collar. with the cold
muzz!e OF my stolen revolver pressed
hard against his cheek.
"A single word or sound. and
'nre!" said sternly
have no recollection OF ever see
ing any one more completely as
founded. He gasped like q fish newly
landed and | doubt II he could have
made utterance even had he dared.
Cpme In a little farther" ! COM
manded. Now look here. Lieutenant.
you do exactly rs tell you and you
sill get out Of this affair with whole
skin: 0therwise-well. I'm playing
this game to the limit. Now answer
me: How many men have you mount
ID this side the ford?"