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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Floating on q gently moving sea OF
opalescent pinkish enamel, with q
sky overhead of molten gold and rose
and vague blue, the demure island of
Nantucket seems like an enchante1
isle, evolved, perhaps, from the fog's
mist or a mermaid's seaweed robes.
As the hoarse-throated steamer,
with its one searchlight eye. Cy-
clops of the water, approaches the In
distinct line of the shore, the town
definitely appears, and in among its
gray, glistening roof-tops and scat
tered masses of dull green trees the
dignifed tower of the Old North
church lifts it's head in protecting,
sentinel-like way.
The town itself is very queer, like
it's own name, which was derived
from an Indian word meaning 1T is
heard" referring probably to the
sound of the surf on the shoals, but
Nantucket's very pecuharities appeal
tc people wearied of the everyday
seashore resort.
1t has the most unique streets
aimless and leading nowhere-of any
town in the world. They were once
paved with cobblestones, but they are
now. very uneven, and in places
ground to powder by long use, and a
drive through the main streets is
heroic process. The road leads in
and out, up and down, and it is some
what like climbing a gigantic cork
screw of square construction, and it
seems impossible for a stranger to re-
turn whence he came without the aid
of a pocket compass. To be sure,
there are those evil things of civili-
zation, concrete walks, but as they
are only to be found on the prfnci-
pie streets. the side roads and by
ways have distinct character an
their own.
The real Nantucketer is, however,
of artistic inclinations. or he would
never be satisfied with his soft gray
houses of implanted wood-houses
which the mild climate and bright
sun, but salty atmosphere, have
turned to buildings of seemingly gray
velvet shingles. They are high-shoul-
dered, these houses, with narrowish
windows, often without blinds, and
having somewhat the appearance of
needing eyelashes; but they were
built many, many years ago, solidly
and firmly, for daily use, and useful
ness has always a beauty of its own.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Many of them have o1d-fashioned
bowers, peoples and tiger lilies and
hollyhocks lifting their gay heads
jauntily toward the sun, still growing
about the door stone.
On nearly every roof is seen a fiat.
square place at the top, carefully sur
rounded with a neat railing, and Civ
ing the aspect of a restricted roof
walk for somnambulists. But these
lofty, fenced-in places were for use,
captain. He, being then in pursuit OF
the sperm whale, sent his prize home
by the schooner of another Nantucket
captain, and the great bell, after many
experiences, both by land and sea,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

single plank OF 1t, but carefully re
paired it and used it for his own ad
vantage until tho day of his death.
Not far off lies the old graveyard
called "Old South" or Newtown. and
some quaint inscriptions are found on
it's crumbling stones. One reads: in
Memory of Sleeping Dust" and an
other tells that ALFRED G. Died at
Sea-" but the Oldest certified grave
upon the island, stands alone on a
windy hill near the site of the orig
inal town, formerly called Sherburne.
A most pathetic spot is at the back
of the smart new cemetery, where a
level paralIelogram contained twenty
one graves as close together as they
can lie They arc those of the name
less crew of the skip Newton, wrecked
on Christmas eve, 1865. and that same
Eight the schooner Haynes, from st.
Domingo, was wrecked on the west
ern end of the island and all the crew
lost.
The records of Nantucket mention
many hundreds of wrecks upon her
dangerous shoals, and indeed the ISL
and seems surrous ded by the tragic
memories of the past.
IL seems one Oh the WQfmS Oh + ate
that Nantucket, with her history of
hardships and constant struggle. her
dead and gone colo ~ of Indians, her
conversion to the Quaker faith, her
lost industry of whale fishing, and
her period of sheep raising. should to-
day have become fashionable sea-
side resort, with the most modern OF
hotels, and have CT bic service and
telephone. with all he fruits of this
land and many others for sale in the
small stores; with bric-a-brac shops
as common as blackk erries, with rub
ber-tired carriages to drive over the
sandy moors, with exclusive bathing
houses ON the beach. and hot salt
baths to be had in the very center
of the town for inva1ids, with a very
high" Episcopal chus Oh, and a mod
ern high school to educate the rising
generation However, the fact of this
Transformation remains. and to-day
the little Quaker island is one of the
busiest and thriftiest IN the world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26
QUAINT OLD VILLAGE
N.ntuekef one FIourishtns 20
tseEeiAL Sc 6 d 80 81 81 Be Sc,

tended for . convent in Spain. The
chime was tested. as was always tho
custom, before being consecrated. and
6 certain Capt Charles C1asbey, one
of the listening on-lookers. was SO de-
lighted with the mellow peal of this
special bell that he overcame the re-
luctance of the Spanish owner, Jose
Domengues da Costa, to part with 1t.
by the offer of many American dol
lars, and the bell, inscription and all.
became the property of the Yankee
the Good Jesus of the Mountain. the
devout of Lisbon direct their prayers,
offering Him q complete chime of
six bells to call the people to adore
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Few of US realize how many insane
people there are walking the streets.
untrammeled and unsupported. For
instance, a Rochester man recently
eloped with woman and her seven
teen children.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

The American golf players and the
American dancing masters are to hold
their annual meetings in St. Louis in
1904 II the management is shrewd
1t will get these two associations in
the bird cage ON the same day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

In the New York city directory for
1903 there are over 5000 Smiths and
J, 500 Browns, and 5000 names have
the prefix NC" 1t looks as though
the Anglo-Saxon were following the
Hollander into retirement before the
rasistless advance OF the Cef-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26
lnxariahIe Results.

The Democrats are getting into q
useless sweat over the tariff When
it needs reforming the people will
let the Republicans have control of
the job The Democrats have beer
tried-wfth free soup, Coxey armies
and such Hike results--VaIley Mills
(Tex-) Protectionist-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Much sympathy is felt for the pitch
er ON the Pittsburg baseball team who
had been released because he didn't
come mp to expectations. and who will
therefore become a mere college pro-
fessor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Even If the powers should succeed
in restoring peace to Macedonia prob
ably the luckless inhabitants of that
region would not have the slightest
idea what to do with it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

could see its way to treat American
products as fairly as it treats the
products of any or all other coun-
tries? We have a tariff that is the
same for everybody. Why not COM
pei other nations to be equally fair to
us, or suffer the consequences? Why
not? That wouldn't be reciprocity"
to be sure, but it would be fair play
and common sense.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26
. cable dispatch

A cable dispatch announces that
Mile. Gjena Lunievics, the youngest
sister of the lately assassinated
Queen Draga of Servia, is to lecture
ON the causes of the tragedy in the
music halls of Europe. This is char
acteristically improper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

How delighted Whistler must have
been to die if he had PRESIDENT know1
edge that the post mortem crop of
Whistler stories would hold out like
it has.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

1t will never do to again speak of
Vesuvius as "she" or her after
learning that it has thrown rocks a
distance of 600 feet
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Beirut may be trying to qualify as
the new capital of the Turkish en-
pire when the sultan has to pack his
grip and move out of Europe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

ket-
Five years later the strait1aced
people forgave it's inscription and pur-
chased it for the sum Of $500 and
hung it in the tower where it now
sends forth its pead. The inscription.
translated into English, reads: ITO
too, for they were called widows
walks" and were planned for a spe-
cies OF lookout towers, and were used
by the anxious wives of q seafaring
race when the men were on on fish
ing or whaling voyages
The famous Lisbon bell, In the Uni
tartan church tower, was cast in 1910,
md vas one of a chime OF six in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

1t is more than thirty-three years
since France has had revolution. If
the French don't take care they'll be
getting out of the habit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

The Harry Lehr fashion of carrying
a purse attached to the wrist is rather
slow of adoption in this town, where
the police are alert in searching for
freaks and lunaticS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Col. A. Hamid, it is said, thinks he
would be a happy man were it not for
creditors and editors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

John L. Sullivan still umpires base
ball games occasionally and his deci-
sions go without unwise dispute.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26
How 70 Paw the Debt

II we owe any further debt or duty
to Cuba it should be paid out OF the
national treasury and not taken from
our sugar and tobacco growers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

That young man who took the prize
rs hat trimmer might make a hyper
critical husband.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Announcement is made of tour of
this country by the prince of Thurn
and Taxis, but he isn't to collect any
thing but information.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

1t begins to look as though the only
thing which might even hope to take
away the Americas cup would be a
feet of warships.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

With big Bill' Devery on her
side. why should Frau Cosima con-
tinue to feel that life has unlovely
aspects?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Prof. Langley may take fearful
revenge upon the skeptics by sailing
his airship all alone some dark night
and never letting anybody know
about it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

II all men were like Harry Lehr,
everybody could understand why Miss
Susan B. Anthony never got married.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

That threatening revolution in Pan
anna continues to burn large, ragged
holes in the pages of the sensational
newspapers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

May Goelet is at last to be a
duchess. After this May will regard
heaven as a mere annex.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

There is an epidemic of smallpox
among the fig pickers of Smyrna Boil
your figs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

By beginning on the oyster early
you may be able to enjoy few speci-
mems before the scientific gentlemen
bob up with the annual scare about
oyster bacilh.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

The hoppicfing season has opened
in central New York. What a joy
GUS word, by the way, "hoppicking"
isl
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Baron Henri de Rothschild has
been fined So in Paris for auto scorch-
ing. The cable doesn't say how he
succeeded in raising the money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

The dancing professors are in favor
of greater dignity. But it isn't dignity
that the lady thinks of when an awk-
ward man steps on her train.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

In cabling that he is as eft as a i'd
de-" Vice Consul Magelssen shows
that he is also as viyacious as a
violin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Darn old Noah, he should have
killed the two mosquitoes he had in
the ark.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-09-26

Malice drinks one-hzlf of its ovD1
poison.-Seneca-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
Death of Mrs. NJ. {. SheIburne.

Oh Tuesday morning at $50 O'Clock
Mrs. M. E. Shelburne died at the santa
rum of DR.. r. B. Gillespie. The immed-
late cause of her death was disease Of the
heart, complicated with other troubles.
She had been in ill health for several
weeks and few days prior to her deaIh
had been taken to tie hospital where she
conld he more constantly and carefully
treated.
The deceased was the widow of the late
Rev. ]. w. Shelburne, who was a brother
of Mrs. X, b. Gillespie. Her maiden
name was Spindle. Capt T. w. Spindle,
her brother of Roanoke, and Miss f. L.
Spindle, her sister of Christiansburg, had
been at Tazewell for several days prior to
the death of their sister.
Mrs. Shelburne was cultured, Christian
lady and had devoted a good portion OF
her life, to the noble profession Of teach
ing. For eight years che taught in Potter
College at Bowling Green, KY, and her
last engagement in the work was lady
principal of Lutherville College, Maryland.
As teacher she ranked high and in the
social circle she was charming and COM
panonaple, She was most highly es'
teemed by all who knew her at Tazewell.
The Remains we're taken to Christiansburg,
Va, on Tuesday afternoon, and buried by
the side of her husband on yesterday.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
The LiQhts are on.

After being deprived of the comfort OF
electric lights for about one month the
housekeepers of Tszewell, who bal before
been using them, were made happy last
Saturday night by having them OF again.
About the LIST of August the Messrs' Spots
were so unfortunate as to have bad accl'
dent occur at their power house. which
resulted in great damage to the engine
1t took one month to get the necessary re-
pairs. For nearly three years the service
they had been giving the community IN
tie way of lights was irst'class. During
that time the town had not been without
lights for one entire hight but one time
We have not heard of superior service
any where; and hope that no more ac-
cidents will occur to interrupt 1t. The
town now realizes what great comfort
and benefit the electric lights are.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
Make the Fair a Success.

From what we can see and learn it is
the purpose Of our people to make the
approaching Fair success in every par
ticular. This is as it should be. The
public spirited gentlemen who have un-
dertaken the work at their expense, both
of time and money, to organize and work
up the exhibit deserve the hearty CO.
operation end support of all the people
OF the county.
OF course there will te much fine stock,
horses, ,lcatlle, sheep and swine, from other
counties for exhibition, and the farmers
of Tazewell ought 10 see to it that the
county is so well Represented in all the
classes Of exhibits that it shall continue to
hold the reputation So long eujoycd as
producer Of fine stock.
Liberal premiums are Offered in each
of the departments of Horses, Cattle,
Sheen and Swine. Not only ought
number of our stock rasers make an effort
10 capture iut pItuliuLIS Out NiCJ oSH''
to show a commendable pride 10 letting
each other as we'll as visitors, see what
progress they have been making in
the past few years for the Improvement
of cattle, horses, sheep Pwine &c. This
ought to be the best stock exhibit ever
made al Tazewell.
The indications are that an interesting
feature of he fair will be the sales of fine
stock which are scheduled to be made
This ought to attract a great many persons
to the grounds, as much fine stock, no
doubt, will be offered for sale.
The poultry businesS'is now getting to
be Que of no small Importance in the
county. A number of persons have found
it most profitable to raise pure bred fowls
Of the different breeds. A splendid ex-
hibit can be made by our people in the
poultry department, ana we know of none
that can be made that will be more Use
! ful in the future.
Again, we urge our people to do all they
can to make the Tazewel Fair brilliant
success.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
SALVATIONISTS TO REFORM BREATH
TIT FEUOlSTS
There Is Grave Doubt, However, AS to
How the Army viii be Received
in Kentucky.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. IA deputation
of Pittsburg Salyationists, under the lead
ership of Staff Captain White, will leave
Wednesday for the feud district Of Ken
lucky and undertake the work of refor'
ming the feudists.
The object point will be Breathtt
county. The party will be made up, out
side of few of the officers IN the work in
this city, OF members Of the local army
who volunteered to give their time to the
work, and it is likely that by the time the
party is ready 10 start next week there
will be quite formidable array OF local
workers in the party.
The reception which the members OF
the army will receive in the counties TO be
invaded is matter of grave ooubt to
many interested in army work, but those
who are going eeem to have no fear OF the
manner in which they will be treated.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
HohSon's First Lecture.

Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sept. captain Rich
mand Pearson Hobson delivered here to-
day the first of series of lectures to be
given in this district on Americas Nigh
tv Mission in the World" He was greet
ed by large gathering and received the
closest attention. He closed his adress
with an appeal that the American navy
shall be placed in the first rank, for which
he advocated the expenditure Of one and
half million dollars for new ships, cover
ing a period of thirteen years, beginning
with fifty million to be appropriated at the
next session Of the congress and increasing
this by the ten IniIlions each succeeding
year.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
RIOTING AT
BEIRUT SUNDAY
Reports Received from Minister
LGiShman and Admiral Cotton.
SIX GREEK CHRISTIANS KILLED,
Two MOhammcdans and One Turkish Sol
diers Killed, and Others Wounded
Turkish GOYOrnment Willingly
Offers Facilities for Inyestiga.
ton and Protection.

Washington, September 8 --Cablegrms
wcie received al the State and Navy De-
partmeuts today from Minister Leishman
at ConstaDtinople, and Admiral Cotton,
commanding the American squadron now
in Turkish waters, respectively giving an
account of the riot which occurred at
Beirut Sunday.
ADMIRAL CoTToN's ACCOUNT.
Rear Admiral COttOn's cabegram is
dated Beirut September Z, and is as fol-
lows:
"Violence and bloodshed between
Mohammedans and native Christians oc.
Cured al Beirut Sunday, Six Greek Chris.
tians, two Mohsmmedans, and one Tur-
ksh soldier killed; three Greek Christians,
three Mohammedans and three Turkish
soldiers wounded seriously. Other muir
ders reported. Flag lieutenant and
United States Consul we're present Sunday
and Monday in The disturbed quarter and
verify detailed statement.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
NIHILIST LETTER FOUND
Pittsburg Police Discover Strange DOcu-
ment Threatening Death,

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. THE Pittsburg
police are greatly puzzled by the finding
by hotel waiter of the following letter;
London, B. Colombia, May 10, 1908
TO Mon Fordessio: You are requested
to leave the United States of America and
20 hunt what we told you to look for
You are to 20 to France, Germany, via
Spain. You cannot cross the frontier,
come or 90 to Russia, and there YOU Will
find the woman who will 90 with you.
Now, we are understand no monkeylng
goes; do as we tell you or you shall die.
If not there, 90 to Italy, Asia, CONSTANT
nople, and in Egypt you will find one part
same, but must keep on going until you
find what we want in Spain or England.
If you return without same, we Will, the
undersigned, draw for your. death The
woman who accompanies you, kill her
when YOU arrive at Upias.
The letter is signed by seven names, all
French or Italian. 1t is believed the
plotters belong to some Nihilist band.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
TAZEWEII. VA, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER TO- 1903
WOMAN SHOT THE THIEF
Did not Scream, but Pumped Lead into
him as he Begged for Mercy

New York, Sept. Mrs. Charles
Crane didn't faint when she heard a bur-
glar entering her home, at "a West Forty:
sixth Street, Bayonne, at 2 O'Clock yes
terday morning. Neither did she scream.
She just got out of bed, procured her
absent husbands revolver, crept noise
lessly downstairs and waited for the thief
to enter through window. As he did so
she turned on the electric lights and be-
held man in mask.
"For goodness sake, don't shoot! " ex-
claimed the surprised and frightened
burglar as he looked at the revolver.
But Mrs. Crane began pulling the trg-
ger, and as the robber fell from the win
dow sill and ran his mask fell off That
he was wounded was proved by blood
stains on the woodwork,
Mrs. Crane is a daughter'in'law OF
Police Magistrate Crane, of New York.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
FLOYD ASCUE CAPTURED
And is Now Confined In County Jail
At This Place.

At This Place.
On the 26th day of December, 1902, an
unfortunate homicide occurred at Paint
Lick in this county. The parties to the
transaction were Floyd and Andrew Ascue,
sons of Abram Ascue. Floyd shot and
killed his brother Andrew. The tragedy
occurred at the store of D. Green & Co.,
at Paint Lick.
We shall not undertake to relate any OF
the circumstances which led up the
homicide, as they will hereafter be de-
tailedin the trial court.
Immediately after he killed bis brother
Floyd Ascue fled the county. 1t was
afterwards ascertained that he had gone
to Oklahoma. The officers in this county
had been Informed Of his whereabouts.
Recently be left Oklahoma and came to
Norton, Wise county, and sent his family
on to Cedar Bluff, in this county On last
Saturday night policeman Delp arrested
him at Norton and informed the Tazewell
authorities of the fact. Deputy Sheriff r.
S. Gillespie went to Wise county on Mon
dav aud brought the prisoner to Tazewell ,
where he is now lodged in jail.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-09-10
Beautiful and Attractive.

T annex to K. &. Chaymana store is
handsome enough to do credit to a very
large city. There Is nothing like it in
Southwest Virginia We cannot under
take to describe it, but you will find that
we have lot overdrawn matters when you
90 to see it. The millinery department is
at the front, tie Dress. making department
in the rear Of the room, ana the central
part is devoted to ladies readymade wear,
etc. The front or display window Is very
beautifully arranged and attracts the al e
miration of every one who gees it. There
will be formal opening, which will be
duly announced.