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VOL. VII. SPAIN SUES FOR PEACE. She Sees It is a Hopeless Fight. TERMS YET A MATTER OF CONJECTURE. President McKinley and His Cabinet Have a Consultation. Washington, July 26.?The Spanish government has sued for peace, not indi? rectly through the great powers of Eu? rope, but by a direct appeal , to President McKinley. The proposition was formally submitted to the President at three o'clock this afternoon by the French Ambassador, M. Jules Cainbon, who had received in ^tructions from the foreign office at Paris Mo deliver to the United States govern? ment the tender of peace formulated by the Spanish ministry. At the conclusion of the conference be? tween the President and the French am? bassador, the following official statement was issued from the White House : "The French Ambassador, on behalf of the government of Spain and by direc? tion of the Spanish Minister of Foreign AUairs, presented this afternoon at the White House a message from the Spanish government looking to the termination of the war and the settlement of terms of peace." This was the only official statement made public, but it sufficed to put at rest all conjecture and to make clear and def? inite that at least Spain has taken the ini? tiative toward peace. THIS THE KJRST STKI'. Although peace rumors have been cur? rent almost daily, heretofore, since the war began,not one of them had the shadow of foundation, and until the French am? bassador received instructions from Pane iW'- last night, no overtures of any kind hau been received. Shortly before midnight last night a dispatch to the French embassy made it known to the embassy that the ambassa? dor would be charged with the important mission of opening peace negotiations in behalf of Spain. The complete ^-instruc? tions, including an official letter from Duke Almadovar de Rio, Spanish Minister of Foreign Ailairs, were received this morning. Thereupon M. Thiebeaut, lirst secre? tary of the embassy, called at the Slate Department and asked that an hour be appointed for a call by Ambassador Cam? bon on the President. The purpose of the tall was not stated. It was arranged at the White House that the call should be made at 3 o'clock. M. Cambon lirst came to the State De? partment, where he was joined by Secre? tary Day, and the two then proceeded to. gether to the White House. The call lasted about half an hoi'", and after the first formalities had been exe cuted by M. Cambon, the talk became general and quite formal, the President, the emb?; _^fc?iulor and the Secretary of State discuss? ing the outlook for u conclusion of hos? tilities. VERY GENERAL IN TEEMS. The proposition submitted by the am? bassador. HCliog for the Spanish govern? ment, was quite general in terms, and waa confined to the one essential point of an earnest plea that negotiations be op? ened for the purpose of terminating the war ami arriving at terms of peace. The communication of the Spanish govern . ment did not suggest any specific terms of peace, nor was any reference made to Cuba, the Phillippiues, Porto Kico, or of other Spanish possessions. The evident purpose of the Madrid authorities was to lirst learn whether the United States would treat on the subject of peace, and after tbat to take up such terms as the two parties might suggest. Neither was there a suggestion from the Spanish government that an armis? tice be established pending the peace ne? gotiations. 7t seemed natural however, from the proposition that formal peace negotiations be entered upon, that pend? ing their conclusion a cessation of hostili ties would occur. Owing to the importance of the com ^ munication, the ambassador adopted the ^Ti-ual diplomatic procedure of reading the communication from the original, in French, the translation being submitted by M. Tbiebeaut. In the conversation which followed the reading of the pro? position, neither the President nor the ambassador entered upon the question of the terms of peace. The instructions of t he ambassador had confined him to the one essential point of opening peace nego? tiations, and it was evident that the Pres? ident desired to consider the proposition at this moment before giviog any definite ieply. WILL CONSULT THE CABINET. It was finally determined that the Pres? ident would consult members of his cabi? net concerning the proposition, and after a decision had been arrived at, M. Cam? bon would then be invited to the White House for a further conference and for a final answer from the United States gov? ernment. Before the call closed, a brief official memorandum was agreed upon, in order to set at rest misleading conjectures and to give the public information on a sub? ject which had advanced beyond the point where diplomatic reserve was essen? tial. When the President will submit the Spanish proposition to the cabinet has not yet been announced. The call of the ambafsador was two hours after the cabinet meeting of today had closed, and there will not be another regular cabinet meeting until Friday. It ^generally understood, however, that a - Bpecial cabinet meeting will be held, in or? der to make j ,ompt reply to the the prop? osition. Secretary Long arrived at the White House snortly afte'? the French ambassa iE 1 dor had departed and had a talk with tlu President, during which the Spanish pre posal was pone over briefly.' Mr. Ix>m said afterward that it was an initial move but in reply to inquiries ah to whether ii was likely to bring a speedy cessation ol hostilities he expressed *ome doubt, Baying that no decision on the points involved has been reached thus far. CONJECTURE .AS TO TERMS. Naturally the plea of Spain to open ne? gotiations opens up a wide field of con? jecture on what the terms: of peace will be. Thus far is no official warrant for saving what terms Spam will propose or what terms the United States will oiler or ac? cept. So far as this country is concerned, it is the general impression that the com? plete Spanish evacuation of Cuba and Porto Uico will be insisted upon as a sine tpia non. There is not the K?me certainty as to the Phillippines, Ladronea and Car? olines, although the belief is growing that the terms of the United States will include coaling stations in these groups. Un the part of Sp'iin, it is believed that Spain has not reached realization of her mi-fortune that she will readily consent to the terms for the evacuation of Cuba and probably Porto Rico. The Spanish desire is apparently very strong for the retention of the Phillippines, although there is little doubt that coaling stations there and at other puiuts would be con? ceded. The matter of war indemnity is for future consideration,although there does not appear to be a disposition among the officials here to pile up a heavy war in? demnity against Spain in her present help? less condition. SHATTER TO HIS ARMY. He Congratulates Them on Their Heroic Work in Reducing Santiago. Santiago, Cuba, Sunday.?Following is Major-General Shatter's order just publish? ed: 'Headquarters "United Stat?s Troops in Cuba. "Santiago de Cuba, July 19. "General Grdera No. 20: "The successful accomplishment of the campaign against Santiago, resulting in its downfall and the surrender of the Spanieh forces and the capture of large amounts of military stores, together with the de? struction of the entire Spanish lleet in the harbor, which, upon the investment of the city, was forced to leave, is one of which tb's army can well be proud. This has been accomplished through the heroic; deeds of the army, and to its officers and men the Major-General commanding offers his sincere thanks for the endurance of hardships heretofore unknown in the American army. The work you have ac? complished may well appeal to the pride of your countrymen.and has been rivalled upon but few occasions in the world's his? tory. "Landing upon an unknown coast, you faced dangers in disembarking and over? came obstacles that, even in looking back seem insurmountable. Seizing, with the assistance of the navy, the towns of Bai quiri and Siboney, you have pushed bold? ly forth, gallantly driving back the ene? my's outposts in the engagement of J-a Guasimas and compelled the concentra? tion of the enemy near Sevilla, within sight of the Spanish stronghold at Santiago de Cuba. The outlook from Sevella was one that might well have appalled the stoutest heart. Behind you ran a narrow road,'made well nigh impassable by rains, while to the front you looked out upon high foothills covered with a dense tropi? cal growth, which could onlv be traversed by bridle paths terminating within range of the enemy's guns. "Nothing deterred, you responded eag? erly to the cider to close upon the foe and attacking at Caney and San Juan, drove him from work to woik until he took refuge within bis last and strongest in trenchments immediately surroundiug the city. "Despite the fierce glare of a Southern sun and rains that fell in torrents,you val? iantly withstood his attempts to drive you from the position your valor had won. Hold? ing in your vice-like grip the army oppose') to you, after seventeen days of battle and seige you were rewarded by the surrender of nearly 24,000 prisoners, 12,001) being those in your immediate front, the others scattered in the various towns of Eastern Cuba, freeing completely the eastern part of the island from Spanish troops. "This was not done without great sac? rifices. The death of 2:50 gallant soldiers and the wounding of 1.2S4 others shows but two plainly the fierce contest in which you were engaged. The few reported missing are undoubtedly among the dead, as no prisoners were lost. "For those whose have fallen in battle with you the Commanding General sor? rows, and, with you, will ever cherish their memory. Their devotion to duly sets a high example of courage and pa? triotism to our fellow countrymen. All who have participated in the campaign, battle and siege of Santiago de Cuba will recall with pride the grand deeds accom? plished, and will hold one another dear for having shared great sufferings, hard? ships and triumphs together. All may well feel proud to inecribe on their ban? ners the name of Santiago de Cuba. "By command of MAJOR GENKKAL SHAFTER, "E. J. M'ClJtRNARP, Assistant Adju? tant General." THE TROOPS LANDING. Getting Ashore Near Ponce, on the South of Porto Rico. St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, July 25.?The United States troops are landing today on the island of Porto Rico, near Ponce, on the south coast. Madrid, July 25.?11 p. m.? A private dispatch from San Juan de Porto Rico Bays a strong American squadron has ap? peared before Bahia Hondo (?), but that the American attempt to disembark was repulsed with considerable loss. Come one come?all of the latest drinks of the season will be found at the Tazewell Drug Company's fountain. TA S?W THE BUTCHERY. But Escaped From Turkey With His Lite. INTERESTING VISITOR TO THE UNI? VERSITY OF TENNESSEE. Saw Seven Hundre? Armenians Slaught? ered.? Notes From the Big Hill. The University had a very interesting visitor yesterday in the personage of lluuliaunes Mugburdick Chenigiozian, which in .English means John the Haptist, a young Armenian who escaped only n few months ago from Turkey after wit? nessing the most horrible massacre. He is about twenty-six years of age and is at present studying in a college in up? per East Tennessee. At the time of the massacre he was studying photography in a univeisity in Constantinople, and was only saved because he had on a Turkish costume. He saw seven hundred of his people butchered and walked through blood two inches deep. He got out of Turkey as soon as possible, but with great ditlicultv and many narrow escapus. He came through France and thence went to England, and to-day his shoes may be seen in the British museum all clotted with human blood. He stayed in Eng? land only a short time, coming at once to America. He is a most interesting person, speaks four languages, English, Turkish, Armen? ian and Greek and when spoken to about the Cuban ailair he said he had great sympathy for them. He was shown all through the University and took great in? terest in everything he saw. ?Knoxvilie Journal. Prof John Baptist, the gentleman re? ferred to in the above will lecture in the Methodist church ,'tomorrow (Friday) night at S o'clock. From numerous news? paper notices we have read the lecture is a very thrilliug one, and at this time, when our people are so deeply moved by the sufferings of the Cubans, it will be well for them to hear of what civilized Europe is permitting to go on in Armenia. The lecture, no doubt, will be well attended. Admission free. GUANTANAMO SURRENDERS. Two Garrisons Yet to Give Up Their Arms. Santiago de Cuba, July 25.? Everything here is peaceful. The 7,000 Spanish sol? diers at Guautanamo Jay down their arms today. The 3,350 from Palma Soriano, San Luis and l<ongo surrendered yesterday to Lieutenant Miley, and to day pack trains with provisions were sent them. The only others included in the capitula? tion are 2,000 troops at Baracoa and 1,000 at Sagua. They have not yet been turned oyer, but they are now here in General t-iarcia's vicinity. He is at Jiguany today, and reached there without encountering any Spaniarde. General Shatter authorizes an absolute contradiction of the report that Garcia en? countered a force of Spaniards who were returning to Santiago to surrender, and was defeated by them. Colonel Ezra P. Ewers, of the Ninth In? fantry, acting for General Shafter, will re? ceive the formal sun ender of Guantanamo. Yesterday General Shatter released forty Cubans who had been conlined in the local jail on political charges. Indeed, some of them were contined without charge of any character, others on the most tnval pretexts and yet others solely because ef sympathy with the insurgent cause. The jail is still filled with many whose crimes and sentences are not on record and are absolutely unknown, so far as has yet been ascertained. A general investigation has been ordered. SHAFTER WAS COMMANDER. Miles Did Not Supersed Him in the Least. Santiago de Cuba, July 25,?Newspap? ers which arrived here contain at tides w.itten apparently under misapprehen? sion of the facts regarding the conduct of the campaign and the dictation of the terms of surrender. General Miles was here simply as a visitor and advisor. In his official capacity, he had nothing to do with the teims of the capitulation, the en? tire credit for which belongs to General Shafter who on July 10 received the fol? lowing, with Washington date: General Shafter, Siboney : The Secretary of War directs me to in? form you that General Miles left here at 10:40 last night for Santiago, but with in? structions which do not in any manner supersede you as the commander of the United States troops in the field near Santiago, so long as you are able for duty. GOBBIN, Adjutant General. JAPAN'S STRONG SQUADRON. To Co-Operate With Amerioa In Case of Complications? t, Ixjndon, July 25.?A special dispatch from Shanghai says four Russian men-of war have left Port Arthur, and it is sup? posed their distillation is the Phillippine Islands. Another special dispatch from Shan? ghai says the Japanese warships, Wosh ino, Chinyen, Itsukushima and Sai Yen I have been hastily dispatched to SaioBeho J to reinforce the Japanese squadron there, making it the strongest in those waters. It has been ordered to co-operate with the British and American admirals in the event of international complications. While the dispatch does not explain the matter, it is inferred the squadron is de? signed to be in readiness for Philippine operations. ZEWELL, VA., THU LATEST WAR NEWS. Now that Spain bag sued for peace, the impression prevails that the United State.-? will oirer the following terms The Independence of Cuba under the Protection of the I'nited States. The cession to the United States of the Island of Puerto Rieb, The retention by this Government of a coaling station in the Phillippine Islands, the future control of the Archipelago to be amicably arranged, porbably under protec? torate of the United States and all the Powers Holding interests in the PacitTe: ocean. The retention of the l-idroues. It is probably wholly undecided whether we will demand a money indemnity. Rut we shall ask a quid pro quo for all our ex? penditures caused uy this war. It is rumored at .Madrid that Manila has surrendered to the Americans. The Spanish government is protesting to the Powers against the Americans landing in Puerto Rico after she had sued for peace; but Miles landed a day before Spain's proposition reached Washington. CONFEDERATES ARE THANKED. President McKinley Answers Patriotic Message of Southerners. Washington, July IM.?President Mc? Kinley has sent the following letter to General John 15. Cordon in response to tiie resolutions adopted by the Confeder? ate Veterans' Association, in session at Atlanta : "Executive Mansion, Washington, July 2;;. "John 15. Cordon, commander-in-chief I'nited Confederate Veterans, Atlanta, Ca. : "Dear General Gordon?Your recent telegram in behalf of the United Confed? erate Veterans was very welcome and I wutiid have written to you before in ac? knowledgement excepting for the unusual demands upun my time. "The present war has certainly served one very useful purpose in completely obliterating the sectional lines drawn in the last one. The response to the na? tion's call to arms has been equally spon? taneous and patriotic in all parts of the country. "Veterans of the gray as well as of the blue are now fighting side by side win? ning equal honor and renown. Their brave deeds and the unequaled triumphs of our army and navy have received the gratitude of the people of the United States. ' To have such a hearty commendation from yourself and your colleagues of the work of this Administration in the con? duct of the war, and the pledge of what? ever support may be needed to help in bringing iHo a successful completion, is indeed most gratifying, and 1 thank you especially for the frank and cordial ex? pression of the resolutions passed and for? warded to me. "With very kind regards, I am, sin- ( cerely yours, "WILLIAM M'KINLEY." L RE RSDAY, JULY 28, 1 500 New Cases of Fever. Washington, July 25.?The War De partment at 'J:15 posted the following: Santiago, July 25.?Adjutant General, U. S. A., Washington : Number of new fever cases on the 24th instant, about 600. At least 430 returned to duty. Aetna) figures will he given here? after. Notwithstanding figures, situation seems somewhat improved. One death, Sergeant harnen, Troop C, Third Cavalry, yellow fever, Sihoney. Shaftkh, fK3 .Major General. Spain's Desparing Attempt. Madrid, July 25.?11 p. m.?It is an? nounced to-night that complete tranquility prevails throughout Spain. The Cuban Colonial government, it i. also unnouiu-ed, will confer with the rep? resentatives of Maximo Gomez, and it is believed that the conference may result in the insurgents espousing the Spanish cause. Meeting of County Supervisors. The regular annual meeting of the Hoard of Supervisors of Ta/.ewell county was held on Monday, all the members being pres? ent. The salaries of the different county officers were fixed at the same amounts as were ailowed last year. A number of claims against the county were also allowed. Tin.- Board then fixed the tax rate for the financial year by the following order: Ordered that the general county levy for the year 1898, (which ends financially July lst.lSO!)) be fixed at the rate of fifty cents on each $100.00 worth of taxable property (sixteen and <j cents of which is for support of the poor) that fifty cents b'j levied on each tithabl? for public free school purposes, ten cents on each $100. 00 worth of taxable property for free school purposes, ten cents on each $100.00 worth of taxable property for district school purposes and thirty cents on each (100.00 worth of taxable property for the working and permanent improvement of the public roads of the county. The annual settlement with the county treasurer was also made, and the treas? ury was found in excellent shape,there be? ing a sm plus to the credit of the county, ami no increase of levy was found neces? sary, notwithstanding considerable im? provements are to be made to the court house and other public improvements are in contemplation. The county finances are in such satis? factory condition that the county warrants at the bank and elsewhere are treated as cash. _ Epworth League Meeting. The annual meeting of the Kpworth League was held in the Methodist church on Tuesday night, ami the following of li? fers? were elected for the ensuing year: I Mr. Will Helew, president; Mrs. Chas.} Belew, 1st vice-president; Miss Eunice j Lilly, 2nd vice-president; Mr. James O' Keefi'e, 3rd vice-president; Miss Jessie O'Eeeffe, secretary; Miss Sallte McClin tock, treasurer; Miss Evalyn Kitts, libra? rian,and Miss Louisa Pendleton, organist. '?? 8Pieces of Cordinet Stripes, all the pop alar colorings. These goods retailed at 83 and lOcts. Colors last. Now 7 Cts. A Yard. Pieces Batistes, Organdies, Lawns and Dimities?in the most stylish color combinations. Popular dress and waist fabrics usually sold at 12i and 15cts. Now iOc, A Yard, IJJPieces of French Organdies, Dimities, iQLeno Stripes and checks. Beautiful for dresses and waists. Colors fast. Now 121-2 Cts. A Yard. Pieces Fancy Dimities and Organdies? flower, vine, stripe and plaid olfects. Finest goods we have, the 30, 35 and 40c. qualities. Now 25cts. A Yard. HARRSSSON & GILLESPiE BROTHERS. ?PUBLICA 898. I " To Eat and Drink Here you get the best of everything the markets afford. You also get the advantage of our Twelve Years Experience Free, Did you ever stop to think how important it is that a groceryman should have long and varied experience in handling and curing the meats he sells, vegetables and all perishable food products? We Don't Know all about our business there is to learn, but we do know how to cut meats. The Right Effect Is in the cut, and if moats are good they must he properly cut or they will not be juicy and tender. When You Want Meats Remember These Prices. Best Steaks. 12i cents per pound. Roast, 5 to 9 cents per pound. Boiling Beef. 3 to 5 cents per pound. Try our Roasts at 5c a pound and see how well pleased you will be with it. BUST?N & SONS, Exquisitely tasteful hats and bonnets, thoroughly right in style. The hats are made by us, on wire frames. It is the wonder of the season's millinery wonders that such pretty hats can be sold for $2 and $2.50. The shapes are narrow back Sailors, soft crown Turban. All are of fancy straw and net. There are hats all black, black and white, and with turquoise, violet or green intermixed, decked off with ribbons, silk mull or quills?some spangled, or violets, or satin straw in net. The 1 lowers are so natural that humming birds would attempt to sip honey sweets from them, so beauti? fully do they hold up the mirror to nature. . . . Tazewell Millinery Co. The Uetst t^lou-i^ Anfl t 1 i <_- ClicnpOHt ''Orange Blossom." we no? Pen it at $4.25 per Barrel. It is pure, straight Flour. Why eat impure flour when you can get the best so cheap? fynets E$r*os. The Leading Pianos Of the World: Schubert e^rnd Kingsbury^^> FACTORY PRICES. EASY PAYMENTS. HAMILTON & JENKIN Sole Agents, Bluefield, W. Va. / Catalogues Free. NO. 30. BH VELVET $3 Gal. This famous brand is beyond all [ doubt the finest Rye produced at the price. We guarantee same. 6 full Qts. 4.50 per case. L. Lazarus & Co, garolTnFcorn $2 A two year old whiskey made in the State that bears is name. Made hy old copper stiil open tire process. L Lazarus & Co. OLD Vi. GLADE 2 5o Tirfs is a elegant three- year old Maryland Kye pronounced by ex? perts-to be ? 1. L Lazarus & Co. GIA CORN 15o Two years old, copper stilled by open fire process. L. Lazarus * Co. , whiFrye $2. Made in mountains of Virginia. A pleasant, soft and elegant drink. , Lazarus and Co, APPLE "BRANDIES AT $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3. & $4. Beware of Imitated Brands By otiier dealers at supposed cut prices. Tour Money Back, OUB GOODsluABANTEED. WRITE FOR PRICES . Lazarus &G? nies, Va, Prompt Attention to Mail Orders. Gen. Walker's Appointments. (Jen. Walker will s-peak as foilows in Tazewell county: At Tazewell (court house) Tuealay, August Kith, 1S08. Granau:, Wednesday, August 17th, at 3 p.m. 4 Pocahontas, Thursday, August ISth, at S, p. m. Pounding Mill, Friday, August 19th, at 3 p. m. * Riehlands, Saturday. August 20th, at 2 p. ui. J. N. Harm an, Republican County Chairman. The 1 wentieth-Centnry Village. A series of articles on village life is be? gun in the August ladies' Home Journal under the heading, "The Twentieth-Cen? tury Village." Writers who have made a study of the smaller communfties will contribute the articles, so that they will be entirely practical. All the conditions of village life, and the adjuncts that serve to bring the village in closer touch with mod? ern improvement and development, are treated in practical detail, and the articles will doubtless be most useful to people liv? ing in the smaller towns and villiages. Quality. It is a feature of the present that the purchasing public are not only careful, but critical in making their purchases. This is as it should be. Intense com? petition tends to promote imitations and adulterations. It is therefoie safe policy to rely on established reputation in choos? ing from the many names that compete for your patronage. The name Obelisk has always been associated with the high? est grade (lour?a synonym of absolute purity and never varying quality. Bcston & Sons. Ballards agents for Tazewell. Eighteen Years. My sojourn with the good people of Tazewell has now been 18 years; and 1 take this method of thanking my many friends ">and patrons for past patronage, and solicit a continuance of the same. I will further say that if 1 have done any work that has hot given satisfaction I earn? estly request that it be returned to me, and if caused by any fault of mine it will be retired free of charge. 1 do all of my repairing myself. Very Respectfully, H. W. 1'obst, Jeweller, Tazewell, Va. For Sale?One piano and one organ at 25 per cent, less than can be bought else? where. For further information, address Box 74*, Koanoke, Va. 7-14-2m Repairs for the lohnson Machinery. Repairs for the Globe, No. 8, and for the Chain Drive, No. 9 mowers sold by us will be found at J. D. Harrisson & Co., Knob, Va., and Beery & Haynes, Taze? well, Va., and Buchanan Bros., Thompson Valley, Va. Wildasin & Mason*, Glade Springs. 7-7-tf To Cure Constipation Forever. Take Ciscarcta Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c It C. C- C. tall to cure, druggists refund mocev.