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Some Men Work Hard for many years, acquire a nice home a good business perhaps?and then a tire sweeps away everything. But such cases do not occur as often as they used to?people are becoming more cautious, careful, conserva? tive?are keeping their property insured. If their property is burn? ed, they get paid for it. They don't lose it. The insurance com? pany stands between them and harm?if it is a good "sound" com? pany. About a dozen of the sound? est in the world are represented by me. 1 J. F. Hurt, 1 g The Insurance Man, 0 0 Tazewell, Va. To the Voters of Tazewell County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue for Clear Fork District, promising, if elected, to faithfully perform the duties of the office. Thos. Peeky. Graham, Va., March 4th, 1899. Trespass Notice. All persons are warned not to ride through or throw down fences on our land near Adria. We will enforce the law ngainst all trespassers on our land. Respectfully, E. and Rebecca Vance. No-To-Bac ror Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes war? men strong, blood pure. 60c, 81. All druggttTT TO CIVILIZE AFRICA. A New Scheme In Operation for Abol? Uhlng Slavery In the Dark Continent. July 10 last I started for the Interior of Africa, where, on the high tablelands, 500 miles from the coast, I am building model villages. Here, in the heart of the dark continent, I am introducing to the natives the first stages of civilized life, and by systematic effort starting ,-the civilizing of this part of the coun? try. The villages are being built on what are now wild wastes of land. No expedition, however large, will ever be able to stamp out slavery in Africa by force, for the very reasonable fact that it is extremely unlikely that any expedition will ever be sent here of large enough proportion to success? fully cope with 250,000,000 natives who 'believe in this ancient and baneful cus? tom. The plan I am working upon for the civilizing of this great continent, or at least a part of it, is different from any? thing before tried. In substance, it is ?the acquirement of fertile lands by ces? sion from European governments and >by purchase from native chiefs. Upon "these lands I am building model vil? lages and towns, composed of free na? tive settlers and liberated slaves. Qual? ity rather than quantity is aimed at. Such villages, when completed, wili nt once radiate good influence, and will be object lessons to all the dark regions around. As soon as the natives see for themselves how much easier and more profitable life is under civilized meth? ods of living, than under their savage customs they quickly move to the vil? lages and become a part of them. In joining the village they have to re? nounce slave hunting, polygamy, witch? craft and rum. This, I think, from my experience with them, many thousands of them will very readily do when they see for themselves how well the villages get along without any of these evil in? fluences to which they have been accus? tomed. The natives, although barbarous, are quick to learn and are great imitators. "When once shown how to do a certain ?thing they remember it, and make good workmen. They are strong and able bodied and capable of accomplishing great results when started on the right track. The first of these villages is be? ing established between Bengueila and^ X.ake Nyassa, in the southwestern part of the continent. High tablelands exist in this region, and here, 5,000 feet above the sea level, the town is being laid out. The climate is healthful and the soil is particularly good. As quickly as possible each village will be made self-supporting. The na? tives are being taught house building, farming and various industries and trades. All the members of my expedi? tion fare much the same as the natives ??eating the same food and living in houses built of native materials. But foon we shall t?*ach the natives im? proved methods of agriculture and the cultivation of all the new productsnec essary for the maintenanee and devel? opment of the viHage. The native settlers will also soon be taught carpentering, blacksmithing and other lines of work and industry, and gradually there will spring up a 6clf-made and self-supporting town, constructed on modern lines. When once thoroughly established, it will probably grow rapidly, as every native that joins will be an incentive to others to fUllow suit; and having once demon? strated that by joining us they can im? prove their condition, we shall have no difficulty in getting recruits. As soon as this first village is thoroughly estab? lished we will start a second one on the same lines, some distance-further in? land. In like manner, a third and a fourth will be added, and so on until all this section of the country is dotted with them. The natives are not being pressed to join any of these villages. Work is be? ing pushed with the express purpose of creating an object lesson for them, and of their own free will they malte appli? cation to come in and be granted their assignment of land"on which to build their house and help develop the re? sources of the country. Each village will be conducted on civilized and mod? ern principles, and everybody will work for the advancement of the district. In this way Africa will be civilized hy peaceful methods, which I believe is ?the only way it will ever be done. Un? der our plan the natives are really civ? ilizing themselves.?America*.. Alaga *ice- ?-? -?<*? TOWN AND JjOUNTY NEWS. Mrs. Frank Kitte, who lias been quite sick, is now convalescent. The best five cents cigars are the "Med? icine Man" and "Saboroso"?at Tazeweil Drug Co. Col. May has gotten well enough to come down to his ofiice again. John Alexander, who accidentally shot himself in the leg last week, is doing nicely and will be out in a short time. The J. F. Hurt Insurance Agency rep? resent the largest foreign companies as well as the largest companies of the I'nited States. Winter is not only lingering in the lap of Spring, but it seems fur the present to have sent the latter eeason to the rear. Mr. Joseph S. Gillespie Is going about again after being confined several days with the grip. Mr. H. S. Surface, our popular deputy postmaster, after being laid up for a week with the grip is out again. There is quite an epidemic of grip in our town. In many cases the first symp? tom is extreme nausea. Mr. W. G. Harrisson will leave today for the Eastern markets,to buy the Spring stock of eoods for the the firm of Harris son & Gillespie Brothers. All the companies represented by the Tazewell Insurance Agency pay their losses promptly. Guaranteed by their deposits with the State Treasurer, as required by law. The thermometer was down to zero on Tuesday morning,and with tire heavy wind blowing at the time it was extremely disa? greeable to persons either walking or riding. Mr. Thomas Peery, of Graham, an? nounces himself in this issue of the Re publican a candidate for Commissioner of Revenue for Clear Fork District. The demand for poultry and eggs is very great. The farmers of Tazewell county are making a great mistake in not giving more attention to the poultry business. Dr. W. I. Hall, who had been away from home for several weeks recuperating his health, got back to Tazewell on Tues? day very much improved in health, we are informed. Try "Ozo" Expectorant for coughs and colds and the grip. Prepared by Tazed well Drug Co, Big bottle for 25 cents. Rev. I. P. Martin came up from Leba? non on Tuesday and spent that day and part of yesterday in Tazewell. He was looking well, but reports Mis. Martin as not being very well. Major E. Howard, \ho has been very ill at his home ou Plum Creek, we are in? formed is much better, though still quite feeble, and his friends believe he will get up from his present illness. Mr. C. Mitchell, who had been a candi? date for Commissioner of Revenue for Jeflersonville District, withdraws from that contest and announces himself a can? didate for Constable of the same district. Thousands of dollars in losses paid to the citizens of Southwest Virginia by the J. F. Hurt Insurance Agency, and an in? creased business each year, are suflicient evidence of fair dealing and prompt settle? ments. The weather was so severe on Tuesday that the Burke's Garden mail carrier failed to teach Tazewell. The mail boys irom Thompson Valley and Liberty Hill made the trip, but they said they had very cold rides. Mr. Rufus Copenhaver, of Liberty Hill, came to Tazewell on Monday and took the afternoon train for Kentucky. He lias gone there for the purpose of buying a thoroughbred stallion from which to breed line saddle horses. County officers and all persons wishing to give official bonds can get them in tiie Fidelity and Deposit Company, of Mary? land, the largest surety company in the United States. Represented by the J. F. Hurt Insurance Agency. Mr. Jesse Bailey, of Bailey'b, called at our office last Saturday in the absence of the editor and left a most substantial evi? dence of his appreciation of the Repubij can. We regret that we were not in when he called. George Holley, a colored youth about sixteen years old, the son of Oscar Holley, died at his father's home last Thursday evening after a lingering illness. He was a good boy and very highly respected in the town. His remains were buried at the new cemetery on Friday afternoon. For the past ten or twelve days Rev. J. S. French has been holding a protracted meeting in the Methodist church at North Tazewell. Though the weather has been very bad he has preached every night, and good congregations have assembled at each service. Much interest is being manifested in the meeting. V. L. Sexton & J. N. Harman, under the firm name of the Tazewell Insurance Agency, will give you honest insurance at the lowest rates. James Baldwin, who has been ill for some weeks at Dr. Gillespie's private in-* firmary, died on Monday night. It will be remembered that about two months ago an operation for tumor was performed on Baldwin and a large tumor removed from the inside of his thigh. The opera? tion was entirely successful, the wound healing nicely, but his system had been run down and his general health wrecked before the operation was performed. He was suffering from pulmorary trouble, which eventually caused his death. Paint Your Buggy for 75 Cents viih Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint, ready for use; 8 colors. Gives a high glosf, equal to new. Sold by Jno. E. Jackson. Insurance! Fire, Life, Accident, Fidelity, Em? ployers' liability, Plate Glae3 and Steam Boiler. THE TAZEWELL INSURANCE AGENCY represent none but the very best com? panies, and will write your Insurance as Cheap as any responsible company doing business in this State. Before placing your Insurance call on them for rates at their office in the Pobst Building, or drop them a letter, and rates will be cheerfully and promptly furnished. Address all communica? tions to J. N. HARMAN, Secretary and Treasurer, Tazewell, Va. P. 0. Box 36. Telephone 37. Begin Right! <5> Begin the day right; eat a wholesome, nutritions breakfast of Rolled Oats, the most nutritious of break fast diets, For dinner, one or more kinds of Canned Fruits or Vegetables (the more the better.) Follow this kind of diet daily during the early Spring, and note the improvement of your general health. Our Canned Goods are Fresh and prices very low. ? Dodd & Co., Groceries, Books, Etc., Etc. WHITE GOODS AND MATTINGS. I have just received by far the largest and handsomest stock of White Goods I have ever shown, embracing Many Novelties and Up-to-date Goods. Those who wish to begin their " Spring Sew? ing" early now have the oppor? tunity to supply themselves with Material of the Latest Styles. Do not fail to secure one or more of our new . . . Belt Buckles. Keal Beauties, and very cheap. Big lot Mattings, just in. Hand? some Styles and Low Prices. OCKXXXXXX) J.D, qqoqqqqqooqq Weddin Bells?Chimes reminds one of fine China, Silverware and Bric-a-Brac; and when these two items are mentioned your thoughts naturally turn to Pobst's. Fine China and Silverware; we've never shown so many novel pat? terns, such elegant designs at so small prices, consider? ing the large advance in prices, caused by the com? bination of the leading American Potteries. Small prices for two reasons: 1st. We sell for cash, cash when the goods leave the store. 2nd. Our pur? chases were made before the combination took effect. Reasonable reasons, are they not? H. W. POBST, JEWELER. FANCY GOODS, CHfNAWARE, Etc. Healthy Stocks How many farmers give the health of their stock proper consideration ? This is a question few stock owners seemingly devote any attention to whatever. This is a great mistake; the health of stock, like that of man, must have attention. Nothing is better in the Springtime for stock than good ...... Horse and Cattle Powders. ? Barker's, Cary's, Strother's, Montague's and Magic Cattle and Poultry Goods are the best of their respective kinds. JNO. Ei JACKSON, DRUGGIST. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. Honest, rates and your money paid you promptly, if your property burns, is the past record of the J. V. Hurt Insurance Agency. Mr. Harvey A.White, who, a short time ago, moved from near Paint l.ick, in this county, to Washington county, had the misfortune to lose Iiis barn by tire on last Thursday night, lie lost three good horses and several cows. Some machinery belonging to .Mr. Smith, from whom Mr. White bought the "farm, was also de? stroyed. We hear that arrangements arc being made to build another telephone line from Tazewell to Burke's Garden. There are a number of gentlemen in the Garden who desire to have telephone connection with Tazewell, but who have been unable to eecure it through the present line. The new line will bo connected with Long's central Station at Tazewell, and the cen? tral oflice in Burke's Garden will be at the store of Greever & Goodman. Waking up at midnight and finding your house on fire impresses upon you the importance of being insured in the very best companies. To get the best apply to The Tazewell Insurance Agency. The Norfolk and Western I Jail way Com? pany has awarded to Walton & Luck the contract for gradine, masonry and tunnel of seyen and one half miles, the "cut off" near Radford. There were a number of bidders. The contractors will have one year to complete the work. The friends of Capt. Samuel Walton, of whom he has many at this place, will be gratified to near that his firm has secured the contract. The work will be done on time and in the light way. Miss Etta Hankins has gone to Cincin? nati, where she will remain fur about two weeks and carefully study the new styles of millinery and purchase an elegant stock for the Ta::e.vell Millinery Company. The lady patrons of Miss Etta will anxiously await her return and the arrival of her new Spring stock. Prof. T. H. B, Christie, Bluefield, W. Va., can sell you the best Pianos, Organs, Guitars, Mandolins, Violins, Music Poxes, Sheet Music and Music Books. Write for catalouge and lowest prices. In our notice last week of the examina? tion of the county court clerk's office by Mr. W. P. Ferguson, general deputy rev? enue collector, wc failed to notice the fact that lie also made an examination of the circuit court clerk's office to see if the rev? enue law had been properly complied with in the placing of stamps on papers filed in that oflice, as required by the law. Mr. Ferguson found the circuit court clerk's oflice in the same condition as the county court clerk's oflice, which, in his own language, was better up in the re quirementa of law than any he had visited .Miss Nellie Peery, the daughter of Mr. M. L. Peery, whose serious illn ss was re? ported last week, is still very sick, but not so seriously as she was a few days ago. On Monday her physicians determined that pneumonia had resulted in empyema or abcess of the lung, and the proper operation was performed for its relief. Dr. J. II. Crockett performed the opera? tion, assisted by Drs. C. W. Greever and C. T. St. Clair. The operation was en? tirely successful. About one half of an inch of the fifth or sixth rib in rear of and immediately over the lung was cut out, and an opening made to the abcess. Three pints of puss were taken from the abcess ami a drainage tube inserted through which at least five pints more of puss have since flowed. The little girl stoo 1 the operation finely and is now do? ing well. Zinc and Grinding make Devoe lead and zinc wear twice as long as lead and oil. Sold by Jno. F. Jackson. NO TRAINS GO EAST. Recent Heavy Rains Play Havoc With Norfolk and Western Schedule. The recent heavy rains have played havoc with the Norfolk and Western schedule and as a result of numerous slides and washouts business is practically at a standstill. No coal is being moved east and the yard in this city is deserted. The Pocahontas and Clinch Valley divis? ions have been cleared and coal is being shipped west and passenger trains are run? ning on these divisions as usual. They have slow orders, however, and conse? quently all mails are delayed. On the P.adford division, two miles east of Lurich. an immense slide occurred Sat? urday night, and now about a quarter of a mile of the Norfolk and Western track is buried under tons of earth, trees and rock, the entire side of the mountain having caved in. Time freight No. 85, going east, struck the slide and the slide retaliated, striking the freight a solar plexus blow. The en gine and ten cars were derailed and are now partially buried under a mass of de? bris. The engineer and fireman were on the engine when it left the track, but for unately escaped unhurt. General Manager J. M. Barr, General Superintendent L. E. Johnson, Division Superintendent J. C-Caseell and Train? master A. C. Needles were on the scene yesterday, and a large force of workmen was engaged in an attempt to clear away the debris, but at last accounts had made little headway. Yesterday and Sunday mail was trans? ferred, but at a late hour last night no train had been sent east from this city and regular No. 3 was being held at Rad? ford to await developments. It is purely a matter of speculation as to when the track will be cleared, as, it is said, as rapidly as one load of dirt is moved another slides down, and not only dirt, but also immense rocks and large trees which have been torn up by the roots. Verily, the Norfolk and Western has "troubles of its own." In addition to the deadlock in traffic, it is threatened with a damage suit. It seems that the owner of the mountain side had recently cut down the trees and grubbed out the roots, with the intention of utilizing this fertile piece of land for farming purposes. Now the Norfolk and Western is hauling aw'ay his most fertile soil on the muck train, and he is naturally very wroth.? Bluefield Telegraph, 7th inst. Varnish Makes Devoe Varnish Floor Paint cost 5c. more a quart; look brighter, and wear twice as long as cheaper floor paints. Sold by Jno. E. Jackson. Save Money by Ordering Your Liquors From A. Goodman The Only Wholesale Liquor Dealers in POC?HONTAS, VA. I Overholt Pure Rye, this is a 10 year old Eastern Rye, and its medical properties are unequaled,$l Belle of Nelson, Ky., is strictly hand made by old process,. Old Time Kentucky Rye, a first class article and mil surely please you,. Old Virginia Glades Pure Rye, good enough for anyone. Imperial Cabinet Rye, a leading and well known brand . White Malt Rve, 4 year old, pure and equal to Duffy's Malt Whiskey. North Carolina Corn Whiskey. Choice, 5 year old,. Maryland Apple Brandy,. Virginia Apple Brandy. Goodman's Private Stock, I860, composed of extra 50qt$6.00gal select and choice brand of Eastern ryes.$ 1.15qt$L50gal Old Velvet Pure Rye,.75 2.60 1.00 4.00 Baker's Pure Rye, well known for its celebrated brands. 1.00 3.50 .80 3.20 White Mills Bourbon or Rye, pure, straight and unadulterated.75 2.70 .75 2.50 Honeymoon Ky. Sour Mash, tine as silk and smooth as satin.60 2.20 .50 2.00 Standard Commercial Rye. 1.50 White Rye, mellow,. 1.50 White Rye, best quality,. 2.00 North Carolina Best Corn Whiskey. 2.00 Floyd County Apple Brandy.75 2.50 Country Made Apple Brandy.50 2.00 2.70 1.50 2.20 3.00 1.50 Write for complete price list. Jugs and packing free, best the market can afford, and prices within reach of all. The quality of our goods is th COUNTRY PRODUCE. ! ?^SSSSSSSSG?SSSSS?S5S?SSGSS^TOSS8SSSSSSS?SGS?SQ?SS?S6g| M ARKET QUOTATION I MEADOW LANDS {SEEN UNDER A j MICROSCOPE Every farmer in Tazewell County knows to their sorrow, of the filthy condition of their meadow lands, caused by sow? ing Clover and Grass Seeds which contain the seeds of weeds, now so much trouble to the average farmer, and which has cost the farmers of Tazewell thousands of dollars in a vain effort to free it from their lands. Examine our seeds under a microscope; if you find any foreign filth, don't buy them. If our prices are not right, don't buy of us. ZEWELL SUPPLY CO. Corrected by DODD & CO., Tazewell, Va. March 2. 1890. . Butter.15 to .16$ Country bacon, harus, dry.9 to .10 Country bacon, sides.7 to .8 Country bacon, shoulders.6 to .7 Chickens, hens.18 to .20 Eggs.12} KELLY, VA. As Spring Approaches The appetite often becomes whimsical and hard to please. If you want something grateful to such an appetite. Try Our Mackerel or Lake Herring, or a Piece of Our Famous Cherry Brand of Breakfast Bacon. You will find either as fine a relish for your morning meal as the season can provide. Spotts Bros, T7TRGINIA: In vacution of the Circuit * Court of Tazewell couuty March 8th, 1899. S. T. Litz, Complainant, \ W. / In M. Kwass and M. Golden, t Chancery, alias M. Goistein, defendants. ) The object of this suit is to collect $426.67, with interest, from 1st Februa*'-', 1890, subject to credit of $75.00 August 1st, 1890,?7.00 March 1st, 1892, andfrbT.OO August 1st, 1897, due complainant from the defendants, being the balance of pur chase money on a certain lot of land lying in Tazewell county, in the town of Graham, sold by complainant to the defendants, and to enforce the lien retained in the con? veyance for said lot by a sale of said lot to pay said balance of purchase money. And it appearing from affidavit made and tiled, that the defendant, M. Golden, alia3 M. Golstein, is not a resident of the State of Virginia; it is ordered that the said M. Golden, alias M. Golstein, appear here within fifteen days after due publica? tion of tins order, and that a copy hereof be published in The Tazewell Republi? can for four weeks and a copy posted at the front door of Tazewell courthouse as required by law. A copy?teste: H. Bane Harman, Chapman & Gillespie, p. q. Clerk. Merit Wins! For proof of the above we refer you to the great volume of work being turned out from our up-to-date Job Department. Upon merit we have, in a short time, and in the midst of many competitors, buit up a busi? ness which we are proud of. Our books show an increase in each month's business during this year over the corresponding month of last year, and the business done during nine months of this year is larger than that of the whole of 1897. To Our Customers: We thank you for what -you have done to bring about the above conditions, and promise in the future what we have given you in the past ?good work, low prices, best paper, and prompt? ness. REPUBLICAN JOB PRINT, Tazewell, Va. WM. C. PENDLETON, Proprietor. Successful Sheep Raising. The Wytheville "Euterprise" "of the 2nd inst., published the following, which it copied from a paper published at Red Bluff, California. Maj. E. H. Ward, re? ferred to is the brother of our countymarr^ Capt. James R. Ward, who at one time ' was the partner of his brother, as the article indicates, in .the sheep business. The California paper said : The firm of Cone and Ward ia unques? tionably one of the leading sheep raisers and wool growers iu the Upper Sacra? mento Valley. They own a range of 30, 000 acres east of the town of Tehama. Their shipping points are Tehama and Vina. The improvements consist of seven sheep camps and a headquarters, consist^ ing of a substantial hoiisr>, barn, 20 shear? ing pens, dipping corrals, etc., Ten head of horses are used at the headquarters. There are on the range about 20,000 Spanish Merinos and Shropshire sheep, besides 6,000 wethers. The wool clip amounts to about 500 bales per annum. Remunerative employment is furnished to from 10 to 40 employes. The firm is composed of Douglas S. Cone and Major E. H. Ward. The busi? ness is managed by Major Ward, and it is due to his experience and business sagacity that the enterprise has been so successful. Major Ward is a native of Wytheville, Virginia, where he was born on May 3, 1842. He quit his collegiate course in the sophomore year and entered the service of the C. S. A. He was elected an or derly sergeant and served from 1861 to% 1SG5 in Co. A., 8th Va. Cavalry. He was surrendered at Appomattox. His services were under Gen'l Fitzbugh Lee, whom Major Ward designates as one of the noblest of men. After the war he, his father and brother, went to Mississippi and for two years were engaged in cotton raising. In 1870 lie came to California, and until 1S7S was en? gaged in sheep raising in Shasta county. His first venture in sheep was running 2,500 ewes on shares. After three years his share amounted to 800 head. In con? nection with his brother-in-law, Woods, he purchased the balance of the band. These were divided up, Woods taking his share to Tulare and Major Ward remain? ing here. Later he admitted his brother, J. R. Ward to partnership. This continued for two years when J, R. sold his interest to J. S. Cone. Mr. Cone remained a partner for 11 years, and after his death Douglas S. Cone bought the interests of the other heirs, and now retains all their interests. Major Ward is in no sense a politician, but is a believer in Republican principles. For ten years he has been a member of the National Guard, ahd was upon the staff of General Montgomery. In a secret society way he is a member of Vesper Lodge No. 84, A. F. and A. M., and Vesper Chapter No. 10., R. A. M. Zinc and Grinding make Devoe lead and -zinc wear twice long as lead and oil.?J. E. Jackeon sells t-f To Cure Constipation fore vor. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25*. If C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.