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The Washington times., 1904-02-19
A Contrast.

1T is not the writer's purpose 70
question the American Judgment, which
converted torpedo boats whether into
battleship protectors or a1leviators Of
nervous anxiety. and so kept them out
Of haTbors; but merely TO contrast IT
with Asiatic judgment. which sent and
The Washington times., 1904-02-19

now sends them in TO attack sheltered
ships. and the effect of which is now
prominently before us. Thus Z may be
noted that the art Of torpedo warfare
presents the striking anomaly OF having
its first principles demons. ,atcd by the
japanese in 1895. reversed py ourselves
in 1898 and demonstrated by the Jap
anese in 1908.
Exactly how the Japenese torpedo
attack was made seems still to be
somewhat in question The Russians,
however. have been maintaining a GER
tain formation-three lines OF ships in
the harbor behind the so-called Tigers
Taif-with two battleshipS al n cruiser
on guard Just outside. AS the Care
witch. Retvisan and Pallada answer this
last description, ii is altogether proba-
BILE that they were suddenly pounced
upon by the Japanese torpedo boats,
which restricted their attention to them
without endeavoring to get It the YES
sells in the inner harbor.
Caught Unprepared.
But that they should have been
caught unprepared-and all accounts so
indicates most astounding II we did
not teach anyone how to use torpedo
boats Extensively in our war, we GER
tainly provided the world with elaborate
information how to guard against them.
The reports of neglect may not be true
and for the credit of the Russian navy
it is to be hoped they are not-but II
they are, pour encourager les autres.
somebody's existence ought to termi-
nate.
The torpedoes used by the Japanese
were of the Whitehead type. The in
closing case is of thin steel in the form
OF a huge cigar, about 10 feet long by
Is inches in diameter. rather blunt or
rounded at the forward end. At the
very extremity Is the primer, which may
be caused to explode by percussion when
the fish strikes its mark, and so to ig-
mite the mass of 200 pounds of gun cot
ton which is packed Immediately be-
steel chamber ntaining air compressed
escaping under control furnishes the
motive power for the propellers which
drive the machine through the water.
The most wonderfully ingenious thing
about it is the gyroscopic controlling
device for the rudder. which more than
human certainty not only accurately
keeps the torpedo pointed at the target.
but promptly corrects any accidental de-
Walton. This is one of the few great
inventions made by the naval officers of
the United States and the credit % IT is
due to Rear Admiral John Adams How
ell now retired. although by not un-
common fate il is better known By the
name of the engineer (Obry) who merely
adapted it than by that OF its actual III
ventor.
The Washington times., 1904-02-19

HAD ALL THE SYMPTOMS.
AS result of a serious blood disorder
my blood became poisoned and suffered
severely with rheumatism and osher
symptoms not necessary TO mention. A
friend of mine told me that he had bean
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ter using II for some time my blood was
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wish also TO speak Of It's tonic proper.
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improved my appetite. gave me increased
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am a great believer in S. 8. s.. and
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The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

tanning the military branch Of this
government and either England,
Germany or France. He also re-
ferred to the fact that the present
administration were making rapid
strides towards placing the mill.
tary power supreme. 1t is an un
variable fact that the extrayagance
of the present administration is
something almost beyond belief
The speaker proved very con-
elusive that the nations of the
world were gradually retaliating on
US for the high protective tariff
which prevents reciprocal trade
and when this is done. and the
country reduced to it's home con.
sumption then distress ofthe labor.
ing man will begin in earnest
None of. this high protective tariff
goes into the treasury of the Ma.
tional Government. 1t goes direct
into the Golfers of the protected
The speaker spoke of the strange
coincidence of the similarity of tn e
names of the extortionist mention
ed i'll the bible. and the great trust
magnates of today In biblica
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

times they were called "publi
cans" today they are called re-.
publicans. He proved beyond
question, that President Lincoln
foresaw and predicted the great
evil effect of the concentration of
the money power, that President
Mckinley saw it's evil effects, and
in his last speech suggested a re-
duction in the tariff He closed by
paying a glowing tribute to the
worth of Judge Parker. pleading
with all good liberty loving citi,
zens, not to throw their votes away
by voting for any other candidate
except Parker.
The speech was one of the clev-
crest, cleanest and most eloquen,
that has been delivered here in
years The vast audience was
more than delighted Those who
were not present missed a. most
delightful evening,
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
FOR THIRTY YEARS
Congressman neeEison Suffered With Catarrh--=Re
His Endorsement of Pe=ru=na

A TONIC is medicine that sives
IA tone TO some part OF the system.
There are different kinds OF tonics, bpt
the tonic most needed in this country.
where catarrh is so prevalent, is a toni,
that operates on the mucous membranes.
Peruna is u tonic to the mucous mrm-
branes of the whole body. 1tsivcs tone
to the capillary circulation which con-
stitutes these delicate membranes.
Peruna is a specific in its operation
upon the mucous membrane. 1t is a
tonic that strikes at the root of all ca
tarrhal affections. 1t gives tone to the
minute bleod vessels and the terminal
nerve fibres. Catarrh cannot exist long
where Peruna is used intelligen,ly,
Peruna seeks out catarrh in all the hid
den parts Of the body.
A. NJ. Ikerd, an employee of the G. d,
d @. r. r., West Burlington, Ia, writes:
81 had catarrh of the stomach and
small intestines for number OF years.
/ went to number of doctors and got
no relief. Finally one of my doctors
sent me to Chicago and I met the same
! fate. They said they could do nothing
for me, that had cancer of the stomach
and there was no cure. l almost thought
the same, for my breath was something
awful. L could hardly stand it, it was
so offensive. / could not eat anything
without great misery, and 1 gradually
grew worse.
"Finally got one OF your books, and
concluded would try Peruna, and thank
|
dreadful disease. / took five bottles of
Peruna and two OF Manalin, and now
feel like new man. There is nothing
better than Peruna, and keep a bottle
in my house all the time. "A. NJ. lkertl.
Catarrh of the stomach Is usually
called dyspepsia. Catarrhal dyspepsia
cannot be cured by pepsin powders or
any other temporary relief. The only
cure for real dyspepsia is removal Of
the catarrh from the mucous membrane
Of the stomach. This Peruna will do.
This Peruna has done thousands and
thousands of times.
Congressman Botkin, of Kansas, was
cured Of catarrh Of the stomach of many
years. standing. Hundreds of other
| CasSs uaNo ucSA 1S poI CSu W uS tuTOuSu
unsolicited testimonials. Peruna is the
only internal systemic remedy for ca
tarrh yet devised. Every one afflicted
with catarrh in the slightest degree
ought to take course of Peruna.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
S,,ll ,t, An,~ L.
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis. So
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
lOhio.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

Let Marion County give Shop
pard the largest majority it has
ever given any Congressman. He
will appreciate such compliment,
He is our friend, he has shown it
in the past, and will continue to do
so, especially when the navigation
question is before Congress again
The country now has a chance tc
show to him how highly his servi.
ces are appreciated No good mar
will now hesitate to give this gifted
young Congressman his vote. Be
manly and show your appreciation
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
Congressman's sheppard's Speech.

OOnSTessmdu oueppdlu opeecu'
The train being late Congress-
man Sheppard did not reach the
city at the time he expected. 1t
being 30 late that il was decided to
change the honr to 7 80 p m At
the appointed hour the Court
House began filling, and by 8
O'Clock it was filled, Many ladies
graciug the audience by their
presence The speaker was into
duced by County Chairman Loornis
in a most elegant and fitting
speech Before entering upon the
discussion of National affairs, he
advocated the election of Hon. J.
NJ. Terrell, of Daingerfield, for
State Senator. He also impressed
on the Democracy, the great i'm.
portance of every man casting his
vote, that in the North they were
complaing of the smallness of the
vote in the South. and using that
as the basis, the propriety of re-
ducing the South's representation
in Congress, He cited the Con.
gressional district of J Sharp Viii.
iams, of Mississippi. In this dis
trict only 1900 votes was cast at
the last election. A similar dis.
trict up North would cast some
80, 900 votes, hence the dissatisfac.
ton of the North basing their cal
culation on the voting strength of
the South. He said that while
this state affairs did not exist in
this district, yet it was the duty of
every Democrat to see that every
voter cast his vote. 1t was argued
that there was probability if this
want of interest continued that the
South's representation in Congress
would be cut down, or an attempt
made to do 80, using the small vote
as a pretence. He attributes much
of this indifference to the Prima-
ries, as every one feels that the
election itself is only Formally
He then passed on to the National
issues. He very thoroughly dis
cussed the tariff, militaryism and
Imperialism. He demonstrated
very conclusively that the trusts
now held the Republican party in
the palm of its hand, and that no
relief could be expected or would
be given by the party now in
power. He wanted to know how
could Wilson tariff be responsible
for the disaster of 1898 when it
only went into effect in 1894, then
what caused the trouble of 1898
He also showed conclusively, that
the bond issue for which the coun.
try charged Cleveland with were
prepared under the retiring Repub
lican administration. The Demo
cratic party was in no way respon
sible for the panic of 1898 not
withstanding many uninformec
charged and believed that the ad
, ministration of Cleveland was thu
undoubted cause of the panic wher
in truth and in fact the seed wer,
sown by the Republican party
These are the facts in the case.
} The speaker then spoke of tn
great difference in the cost of main
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
Gen. Dick Taylor Camp ]. c. '.
NO. 1865.
G.. w. L. DAWSON, Com.
GEO. T. TODD, Adjt.

All Confederates and friends are
urged to attend our next regular
meeting of Gen. Dick Taylor Camp
at the Court House on Sunday
afternoon, Nov. 9Th. 1904 at 3 p.
m.
The Ladies of the o. G. A. have
donated plot in the cemetery,
and action is to be taken to erect a
proper monument.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

People are just beginning to ap-
preciate the romance of business.
In the November Woman's Home
Companion there is striking and
dramatic story of 1.-The Rise and
Fall of Sully, King Of Cotton. "
In its interest it equals the Stan
dard Oil tales--the Lawson dis.
closures.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

Election Night in Great News
paper Office" is the title of thrill
ling and up-to. date article in the
November Woman's Home Com
panion. 1t gives readers a valua-
bic idea how the election. returns
are collected and dispersed.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

Harry Corti returned Saturday,
from a weeks visit to the Worlds
FAIR. He reports fine time. He
has our thanks for a handsome
souvenir of the fair, match box
and cigar cutter.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

He who would purchase his way
to the Presidency, would purchase
his way to a Kingdom.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

No matter how long you have
had the cough; if it hasn't already de-
veloped into consumption, DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup will cure it. For
sale by Crow Drug Co.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

When voters barter their votes,
as one would hogs or sheep, then
we'll may patriots tremble.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

This paper is mailed regularly to it's
subscribers until definite order to
discontinue is received and all arrears
are paid in full.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

Every vote cast for any ticket
except Parker and Davis is vote
for the Republican party,-Shep-
pard.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

If votes are purchaseab'e. Why
cannot crown be purchased?
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05
Has stood the Test 25 Years.

The old, original Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you are
taking. 1t is iron and quinine in a
tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Soc.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

OFFICE OF PUBLICATI ON-Cornel
Austin and Vale SITS, Jefferson, Texas
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-05

Entered Mt the Post flee at Jefferson, Texas,
as second.class mail matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06
oRAToR1cAL CONTEST.
Virginia Intercollegiate, Meet
at William and Mary.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. May 5.-Mueh
interest has been aroused here py me
tercollegiate oratorial Contest; which eli, VII
be held in the historic chapel or Wllilam
ana Mary College, Tomorrow n1snt.
Eight of the leading colleges OF the slale
belong to the associa ton and WILL pc re-
presented by their picked speakers.
THE. Judges for the contest are Or. w
3, Evans, of Richmond; Judge y s.
Garrett. Of Norfolk, and Rev. c. Brax-
ton Bryan of Hampton
A business meeting of the representa-
tives will be held at seven o'clock anu
the speaking Will begin promptly at e'sht
The repres entatives and their subjects
are as follows: j. S. LaWton, Of the
University of Virginia, Child Labor IN inc
South; Charles o. Shugart, of Emory ana
Henry The Coming Of Peace; X II.
Willis, of Richmond College, The Law AN;
Nv III Ellyson. of Randolph Macon, me
Il. C. Miller, OF Washing
ing and Lee, Intelligence and Activity IN
Politics; James S. Wilson. of William
ana Mary, A Plea for Liberal Education.
Roanoke and Hampden- Sidney Collefes
Will not be represented by speakers this
year. vii, he
After the speaking a reception WIZ pe
rendered the representatives at the col
lego gymnasium.
A separate set of judges have already
handed in q sealed envelope containing
the award ON composition and thought,
which will count IS per cent. on the final
award of the medal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06

lean Federation OF Labor In San Fran
discussion pro and con, and was finally
defeated by a close vote.
The remaining resolutions were then
taken up and the most important dis
cussed was that Of the establishment OF
monthly Journal to be official organ
of the State Federation. ii Is designed
that the publication shall have It's home
Office In Richmond The matter was re-
fcrred to the Executive Committee
which Is composed OF the officers OF the
body. and this action on the question
will be awaited with great interest as the
matter was received on the floor with
much enthusiasm
RYALL FOR ORGANIZER.
Mr.. John NJ. Ryall Of Richmond.
was recommended TO President Com
organizer for the southern dis
trict, including Virginia. The committee
from the Federation who have been seek
ing settlement with the master bakers
OF this city, were continued, as two mem
bers live In Norfolk. They reported favor
ably to-day of the situation, and every
thing points to n speedy settlement Of the
difficulties. After the usual vote OF
thanks had been extended TO the local
Entertainment Committee. the Federation
at 5:45 o'clock adjourned sine die.
Mr.. William Morrison, sixth vice-presi-
dent OF the international Association of
Machinists arrived here to-day and ad.
dressed the convention.
The Gladstone, headquarters Of the del
cgates. opened Its magnificent dining
rooms tonight after few months sus-
pension caused by fire. Many members
t;nr xtar No vte5 nj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06
Property Transfers.

Richmond: w. l.. Allen to George Bry-
an. 10 feet on the west side OF Reservoir
8 street. rec between Cary ana taylor Streets
M. q, Godback to Jane NJ. Harveys
executors, 40 lA-l2 feet on the south side
OF Main Street. l3l sA-l2 feet west OF
First Street, 5000.
James d. Kearney and wife to Char
llotte II. liearney's trustee, IS feet on
Franklin Street. southeast corner of Har-
Susan v. Thompklns to r. Henry Har-
wood. % feet on tho. east side OF Tenth
Street 1872 feet north OF Leigh Street,
$1,000.
Charles We'll to Frances Well his wife,
65 feet on Clay street, southwest corner
of Adams Street, S.,
Burton, 20 feet on the east side of Row
land Street, 1879 ga feet north of Hanover
Street. subject to deed Of trust for $3.50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06
CADETS DO FINE
FIRE-FICHTING.
Save Barrack No. Under the
Difficulties Of Killing
Smoke.

Special to The Times Dispatch.)
BLACKSBURG, VA, May 5.-While the
Y. p. ]. cadet corps was at supper to-
nigh, the alarm was 'phoned to the mess
hall that barracks No. was on fire. The
battalion was dismissed and ran to the
burning building, while the battery ran
to the fire house and secured the fire
fighting apparatus.
ton to the work of the fire department.
by faithful work the fire was controlled
and eNtinguished in about an hour.
Ike tire burned under the barrack, and
1t vas with the greatest difficulty and
heroic volunteer work that this place was
reached through the thick smoke In which
it was Impossible to work for more than
a minute or two at a time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06
COMMISSION
TO TRANSFER
Judge Mullen Appoints Three
Members, According to
New Law.
CANDIDATES IN THE. FIELD
Trading Stamps Company to
Test Heavy Tax in Courts.
Elks to Give Minstrel Show.
fsrecinl to MIC 1,Imes-DIspatch.,,

(srecinl to Tho Times-Dispatch.)
PETERSBURG, VA, May 5.-Judge
Mullen has appointed three commission
in accordance with the statute making
provision for the transfer of voters made
necessary by rcdistrlcting the city The
commissioners are: c. l.. Barksdale. of
Fourth Ward: s. A. Gentry, Of Second
Ward, and Wilkes Madison, of Second
tomorrow night.
Candidates are announcing Themselves
for election to the Board OF Aldermen
and Common Council, and already sew
ernl cards have appeared. UP to this
time. the. following have announced their
candidacy: Second Ward, Board OF AL
dernien, Carter r. Bishop, W. u. Ramey;
Council, George Cameron, Jr., James NJ.
tlulckc, Il. r. Goodwin and o. w. Mat
tox. Fourth Ward, Council, A. ].
Clements, j. II. Gray. Il. G. Stratton
and w. G. Andrews. Fifth Ward, Board
of Aldermen. w. G.. Owen and Isaiah
Brockwel; Council, c. u. Eanes. G. c.
rasEon. w. Y. Mucaha, J. G. Quar!es
Sixth Ward. W. l.. Ennis. Charles r.
Walsh. K. S. Chandler, r. L. L.. Har-
grave.
No candidates have announced them
selves for either branch from First and
Third Wards.
ELSs AS A1INsTRELS.
Three new members were initiated into
the Petersburg Lodge of Elks last night,
making the membership now two nun
dred and fifty. The members will give
n big minstrel show at the Academy Mon
day night for the benefit of the lodge,
fvl iya pr q
part in the performance. The entertain
mcnt will be given under the manage
ment Of Mr.. S A. Grubbs, proprietor OF
the Crubbs minstrel syndicate OF Chica-
20. a big street parade will take place
at noon Monday.
Mr.. y. j. Williams and Miss Maude
Remington, of Brunswick, were married
at the Central House. in this city, last
light.
Schooners E. S. Johnson and John a.
Curtis and barge William Donaldson are
loading at the wharves in this city Tor
Baltimore, and barses John r. thinner
man and J. w Janney, for Philaae'plila.
lighter, loaded with peanut hulls for
the Phoenix Milling Company, arrived
here yesterday from Sn1ithfield. me
schooners Fannie Meyers and Grace Y.
Wallace are in the harbor with $40 bar
rels of salt.
10 COURT HIGH LICENSE.
Judge Crisp, OF Trenton, n. j., the gem
erpl cnu nsel for the Green Trading Stamp
Company, is in Petersburg in the m
terest Of the company. The tax ordi-
nance. recently adopted by the Common
Council! imposing a tax of $1,000 on trad
ing stamp companies, In this CITY, VIII
doubtless be tested in the courts
The Petersburg Lodge OF ODD f eiioWs
haa n very delightful smoker at their
t,..,I L., This ri tonight,
Judge Mullen has gone to Sussex coun-
~ IN Lold court for Judge West.
Mi John NIcGill left this afternoon for
Kew York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06
SUSSEX. COURT.
First Time in Years Grand Jury
Returned No Indictment.

. Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch,)
WAVERLY. VA. May 5.--Sussex Cir
West Tuesday last. For the first time in
many years the grand jury did not re-
turn any indictments for. felony. Judge
West disposed of number of common
law matters and entered about twenty
DEGREES in chancery causes Tuesday and
Wednesday, and left last night for Not
toway Courthouse to preside for Judge
Walter A. Watson. of the Fourth CIR
cult. ,
presiding in Sussex Circuit Court to-day,
hearing matters with which Judge West
ruary /. 1901. Judge Mullen will probably
be engaged in this court until Friday
night.
Judge West will probably be in Motto
way Thursday and Friday, after which
time he will be relieved by Judge Watson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06
School Trustees.

Especial to The Times-Dispatoh)
IRVINGTON, VA, May 4.--Below are
the school trustees of northumberland
and their terms, chosen last week by the
q. a.. EuDank, Commonwealth Attorney
G. s, Towles, and citizen member w. G..
Snow.
II. I'll. Hail, 2 years; b. #. French, s
Heaathsyllle-J. d. Luttrell, yer; DR..
A, NJ. Brent, years; W. r. Anderson, 8
Eairnelds-R. Fl, seby, year; y. A.
Jett, 2 years; II, II, Blundon, years.
Wicomico-O. r, Kent, year; r. O.
Harding, 2 years; William Henderson, 3
years,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-06
AsSASSIN'S BULLET.
Prominent Merchant &hot Down
by Unknown Hand at Vivian.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch)
& BLUEFIELD, w. VA, May 5.-R. II.
Jennings, prominent merchant. was
standing at the bar room of Max VIII
llams at Vivian last night, when d shot
rang out and Jennings fell mortally
wounded. He lived until to-day, when he
died. The bullet took effect behind the
loft ear and lodged in the brain.
1t Is not known who fired the fatal
shot The murderer was lying on the
railroad track, under some cars that
stood in front of the saloon. Some time
ago Jennings had trouble with some peo-
pie in the neighborhood. and suspicion
points to them.