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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
Found Dead in Chair

Somerset, Pa, June 11.-Abner Nc
Kinley, brother of the late President, was
found dead in a chair at bis home at s
o'clock this morning. His death came
without warning to his family. 1t was
due to Bright's disease, which developed
shortly after the death of bis distinguished
brother, three years ago. Since then MIR.
Mckinley has devoted nearly all his time
in vain effort to overcome the fatal
maady, consulting the most eminent ply
sicians and travelling from one climate to
another. Two weeks ago be returned
from Tampa, Fla, where he had been for
six weeks. The sufferer was not confined
and yesterday afternoon took drive into
the country accompanied by his wife.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
TEXANS ENGAGE
IN BLOODY DUEL
Half Dozen Men in School Quarrel
Settle Differences With
Shooting Irons.
LEADER TORRENCE is SHOT TO DEATH
Four Others Wounded, the Sixth Man
Escaping IDjury-Dead Mans Body
RiddIed With Bullets of
the Enemy.

Waco, Tex, June 1l.-As result OF
friction over the selection of teacher for
public school at Elk, small town ten
miles north of Waco, bloody street duel
was fought there today by K. B. Terrence,
his son, River Terrence, and J. McAden, a
son.in-law, OH one side and DR.. Holton,
his son, and Prof q. w. Perkins, on the
other. Bad feeling had existed for some
time over the matter and firing began
when they met today. The elder Tor
renee was killed alnost instantly, his body
being rddled with bullets. DR.. Holton
and bis son received dangerous wounds
and Prof. Perkins and Rivers Terrence
were seriously injured. McAden escaped
uniDjured.
Shot guns and revolverS were the wea-
pons used hy the participants all of whom
are prominent.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
Sues to Recover $4,000

Bristol, Tenn, June l4.-The receiver
of the Syracuse Bank, of Syracuse, N. T.,
has brought suit in eleven separate &C.
tions in the United States District Court,
at Abingdon, Va, against Charles S. Pal
mer, administrator of the estate of bis de-
ceased father, George w. Palmer, Charles
s. Palmer himself, and others, to recover
borrowed money to the extent of about
$4,000.
The estate of the late George W. Pal
mer, who was president Of the Mathiesor
A.kali Works at Ssltville, Va, ls estimat
ed to be worth 81 100000. At bis death
the same was heired by bis son, against
whom, as administrator, the present &C
ton is brought.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
Municipal Election at Pocahontas

Pocahontas, Va, June l5.-The munich
pal election for Pocahontas passed of
very quietly yesterday, very little en-
thusiasm being manifested. The candi-
dates for councilmen were divided, nine
Republicans and four Democrats.
The mayor, William r. Graham, is
Democrat, and had no opposition. He
received 119 votes.
Seven Republican and one Democratic
councilmen we're elected. Following is a
list of the candidates for councilmen and
the number of votes received by each:
E. j. Elicit, IS.
T. S. Crockett, SO.
L. j. Stump, rs.
J.F. Ward, rs.
Jas. S. Browning, rs.
Harry P Rees, "a.
Sol Hyman, 20.
Geo. w. Zimmerman, GA.
J l. Baach, 81.
Geo. H. Landon, 4S.
DR.. G. II. Zimmerman, 48.
Thomas Davis, Al.
w. W. Odor, 9S.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16

grant the brigand's terms, and indeed
some of Raisul's men who were In prison
have already been released as an evidence
of the good faith in which the terms are
being met. 1t is possible that some OF the
released brigands may have been sent
with the mission.
The French government has been ac-
tive in conducting the negotiations for
Perdicaris' release and this government
will express its appreciation of these ef-
forts as soon as he is free. 1t Is also ex-
pected that the American feet at Tangier
will not tarry long after Raisuli's prisoners
return 10 Tangier.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
VALUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY 7
FOR SALE

desire to sell my hotel prop
erty at Tazewell, Va. 1t is the
most thoroughly up-to-date and
we'll equipped hotel property in
Southwest Virginia. Large din
ing room, splendid Office and
sample room, heated by hot
water, supplied with bath rooms,
closets, etc, Brick building re-
Gently built with ample number
rooms. Livery stable attached.
MRS. C. ]. BARNS,
TaIeVell, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
ELECT PRESIDENT
Edwin A. Alderman Is Chosen as Head
for University of Virginia

Charlottesville, June 14.-Edwin A. AL
derman, president of Tulane University at
New Orleans, La, was this afternoon
unanimously elected president of the Uni
versity of Virginia by the board of visitors,
tie governing body, under the Virginia
law, of that institution. DR.. Alderman
has not yet signl6ed bis acceptance, but it
is believed that he will not decline the
proffer and that be will begin his new du-
ties at the opening of the collegiate year in
September. When the result of the
boards conference was made public the
General Alumni association and university
faculty met and passed resolutions approx
ing the selection. kilograms were sent by
every member of the faculty assuring DR..
Alderman of their cordial support and ex-
tending congratulations
After full year spent in vain endeavor
to find the right man to fill the executive
chair at the great southern institution the
visitors finally returned to a man who was
among those first spoken of as fitted to
rule over the destinies of the university at
this period. Rumors haye been flying
thick and fast, but the board members di-
vulgeJ nothing. Among the names men,
toned were those of ex-President Groyer
Cleveland, of Princeton. N. j.; DR.. Thorn
as Nelson Page, of Washington, D. C'i
John Bassett Moore, of New York; Dr.
Charles W. Dabney, then president of the
University of North Carolina, but since
elected president of the University OF Gin
cinnati, and DR.. Collins Denny, of Van
derbilt University. This morning the
unanimous choice fell upon the dittln'
guished southern educator.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
L. D. CALFEE, Secretary.

The committee on permanent organiza-
ltion then made its report as follows:
"Your committee on permanent organl-
cation beg leave to report R. W. Blair for
permanent chairman and r. Walter Dick
enson for permanent secretary, and VIM.
b. Pendleton and all other representatives
pf Republican papers in the district as as
kistant secretaries.
After the report was made committee
escorted Mr.. Blair to the stand and he
made an address that won the hearty ap-
Ilause of the audience. 1t was an elo-
uent, forcible, beautiful speech.
The committee OH resolutions made a
eport of the platform, which is too long
Dr. us to publish in full. 1t endorsed the
administration of President Roosevelt.
he record of Col. Campbell Slemp was
ndorsed and enthusiastic support prom
Ied him in the coming campaign. The tariff
nd financial policies of the Republican
arty we're cordially approved; and the
losing sentence of the platform was made
motto for the coming campaign. 1t if
dopted from an expression coined by
sol. Slemp in conversation with some
democrats in Richmond last winter: "Lei
90 on with business"
The next business in order was the cleo
lon of district chairman and five mem
Iers of the State Committee. l.. P. Sum
hers, of Abingdon, was elected distric
hartman. Hon. Henry Bowen, Of Taze
Tell, John G. Blair, of Wythe, D. F. Bal
sy, of Bristol, R. w. Dickinson, Of Rus
ell. and J. G. Smith, of Di:kenson. were
elected as the five members of the State
Iommittee.
The chair then announced that the mex
nsiness In order was the nomination OF
indicate for Congress, and a roll Of tn
bunties was directed to be called. Whel
ee county was reached Hon. ]. G. Noe
rose and stated that his county woul
I've way 10 Wythe county, and j. L
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
REPUBLICANS OF
NINTH DISTRICT
Assemble in Harmonious Convention
Here Yesterday and Get Down
to Business.
A SPLENDID GATHERING OF MEN
Much Enthusiasm Prevailed, and Hon
Campbell Slemp Nominated By Ae-
eIamatiOn as Candidate
for Congress.

One of the most notable political gather
inps that has ever assembled in the Ninth
Congressional District was the Republican
convention which met here yesterday. 1t
was splendid representative body, COM
posed of men who belong to the best citl-
zenship of this great section. 1t had been
arranged for the convention to meet at 2
O'Clock p. M, but the district committee
met in the morning and changed the hour
TO 11:3O a. m. At that hour the conven-
ton was called to order by Mr.. l.. Z.
Summers, district chairman, who re-
quested Rev. T. j. Eskridge to open with
prayer. The prayer was fine and appro-
pirate one. Mr. Summers then made
an eloquent and strong speech and an
nounced that the district committee had
designated Hon. A. P. Gillespie as tenn
porary chairman and VIM. Q. Pendleton
ss temporary secretary. The convention
ratified these selections and committee
with Col. ]. S. Browning as chairman was
appointed to conduct Mr.. Gillespie to the
stand. Before taking the char Mr.. Gil
lespie made brief but very strong speech.
On motion the usual committees on ere
dentials, on organization and resolutions
were appointed. The convention then
adjourned until O'Clock p. M.
At two O'Clock the convention was
called to order and the committee on Gre
dentials made the following report:
"We, the undersigned committee on Gre
dentials, appointed by the Republican
Congressional Convention, for the Ninth
Congressional District of Virginia, held al
Tazewell, Va, on the 18th day OF June,
1904, for the purpose of nominating 'an-
didate for Congress for said district, would
beg leave to report as follows:
l. That there are no contested delegs
tions.
2. That all of the counties in the dis
trict, including the city of Bristol, are rep
resented by true and loyal republicans IL
person and not by proxy; and are entitled
to participate in the proceedings OF thu
convention. Respectfully submitted,
T GRIFFITH Chairman
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
Iron Furnace Sold

Wytheville. Va, June 14.-The proper
ties of the New River Mineral Company
including the iron furnace at Ivanhoer
we're sold publicly by the receiver, al
Iyanhoe, today. Edwin Einstein and
Jordan L. Mote, Of New York, becoming
purchasers at one hundred and eight
thousand dollars.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
Remains Temporarily Inferred in Paris,

Paris, June 1.-THE funeral Of Miss
Lena Morton, daughter of Levi P. Morton,
took place today from the Church of the
Holy Trinity. Many Americans, includ-
ing Ambassador Porter and staff, attend
ed. The Rev. DIR. Morgan officiated.
The body was deposited temporarily in
the mortuary chapel.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
PERDICARlS CASE
Prisoner VIII Be Freed Next Wednesday
Frances Part.

Washington, June l3.-If all goes we'll
Perdicaris will be released next Wednes-
day. 1t is estimated that it will require
this length of time for the mission which
has gone to his relief With the ransom de-
manded to reach the brigand's camp. M.
Jusserand, the French Ambassador, was
at the State Department today, and had a
talk with Secretary Hay about the Moroc-
can situation. The Ambassador has heard
from his government that the Sultan will
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
EleCtrOCuted Rather

Inan IeIt on WOWdh'
Sing Sing, N. Y, June l3.-Two men
were electrocuted here this morning. The
State electrician made test Of the chair
Last night, and this morning everything
was in readiness.
Oscar Bergstrom, who had murdered
bis wife, was the first to 90 to the chair, a
few minutes after O'Clock. His death
was instantaneous.
Albert Koepping, sentenced for the
murder of John MARITIME, at Port Jervis,
in February of last year, followed at 6;l5
O'Clock. Koepping. before execution,
stated he was innocent, but was willing to
die for the woman who had committed
the murder for love Uf him.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
FOR SALE

A fine, registered Jersey
Cow, 3 years old, fresh last
January. A / butter COW
Pedigree given.
e.s.2 GEORGE SHAPER, TiptOp, va
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
CASH PRICE LIST

XXTE offer for Cash all goods in
Wv our stock at greatly reduced
prices. Following are a few with
prices. Look over the list and see
if the saving to you on purchases of
any amount will not be greater
than your saving on the same
amount spent i'll stores where you
receive stamps as premiums
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
A Drummer Suicides

Richmond, Va, June l3.-J. c. Land,
of Norfolk, Va, a shoe drummer, CON-
mitted suicide here this afternoon by taxi
Iug laudanum. He left note asking that
his wife and children I've cared for.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
Sues Millionaire for Breach of Promise,

New York, June 13.-Hannah Nc.
Namars has filed a breach of promise suit
for SlOO, 900 against the millionaire mine
owner, Meyer Guggenheim.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16
RUSSIANS CAUGHT
IN A TRAP
Japanese Made a False Retreat and
Russians Car6leSSly Followed.
800 WERE KILLED and WOUNDED
Reports Come That Port Arthur Garrison
Is Getting Short of Ammunition.

Is Getting Short of Ammunition.
New Chwang, June ia part of the
japanese force left Pulan Tien to check
mate the Russians southern movement to
relieve Port Arthur. This force was at
tackled by the Russians southeast of Shune
Mao. After slight fighting, the japanese
made false retreat, the Russians hotly
following. Then the japanese made q
flank movement, catching the Russians il
trap.
The Russian losses were eight hundred
killed and wounded.
The Russians fell back on Kaidhou ano
began retreat along the Baimatgu Tsai'
chou road.
There is no truth in the report Of maya
battle off Port Arthur in which foul
Japanese and two Russian ships were SAID
to have been sunk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16

Tien Tsin, June 1S.-The Russian bat
tleship Czarevitch, which was damaged at
Port Arthur in February, has been re-
paired and is ready to go to sea. 1t IS re-
ported that the sea outside the entrance to
Port Arthur harbor is thickly studded
with Russian and japanese mines.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16

st. Petersburg, June 13.-No one seems
to know how the rumor of naval battle,
in which the japanese were said to haye
lost four battleshlps and Russians two,
originated. Tbs press gives the rumor
without reserve, but people are not in
clined to believe the story.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-06-16

Paris, June 13.-It is reported from ST.
Petersburg that the garrison Of Port Ar
thur is short of ammunition.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22
All Communication should be addressed TO
ne PRESS Athena, Oregon
ATHENA, JANUARY %, 1904

With several prospective brick build.
lngs to be constructed on Main street
for the accommodation of business firms
the building era of 1904 indeed looks
exceptionally bright for Athena. The
year Just closed assisted materially in
the development Of Athena's growth, a
compilation Of which will appear in the
PRESS issue Of February 5. Athena
never was doomed, nor will she ever be
doomed. All along she has enjoyed
that thrifty, substantial growth which
comes only to the tewn in point of To-
cation and business conditions, affording
natural facilities for home making, back
of which lie resources of sufficient mag
nituGe to form the foundation of live
town. The assurance given that power
from the Walla Walla river will be har-
messed and put to practical use before
the end Of the year, means much to the
town, both for lighting and power pur-
poses. The present year holds out
bright prospects for Athena, but paste
it in your hat that no "boom" is on.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22
Chamberlain,s Cough Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with its good
qualities can be surprised at the great
popularity of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t not only cures colds and
grip effectually and permanently, but
prevents these diseases from resulting in
pneumonia. II is also certain cure
for Group. Whooping cough is not dan
gerous when this remedy is given. 1t
contains no opium or other harmful sub
stance and may be given as confidently
to baby as to an adult. 1t is also
pleasant to take. When all of these
facts are taken into consideration it is
not surprising that people in foreign
lands as well as at home, esteem this
remedy very highly and very few are
willing to take any other after having
once used it. For sale by all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22

Chas. F. Martin says the msnipula-
tions OF the packing house trust the
past 18 months has cost livestock breed
ers and feeders $75O,OOO,OOO. While
these figures seem almost incredible,
those made by f. d. Coburn, secretary
Of agriculture of Kansas, bears Mr..
Martin out. He says the value of cattle
in Kansas has decreased 81 900, 900.
These startling figures are enough to
arouse stockmen to some speedy action.
These gigantic combinations against the
livestock interest must be met by the
stockmen in united form.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22

Sixty-two years ago man named
Jones moved from Kentucky to Dade
county, Mo-, taking with him his family
of 10 children, says the New York
Tribune. At a reunion recently held at
Everton, 1,019 of his descendants we're
present, and there are few who were
unable to attend. Almost all his de-
scendants have married and settled in
the same neighborhood in southwestern
Missouri. And yet such inexperienced,
evaporated specimens of humanity as
Col. Wood must be shown.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22
Property For Sale.

The Ridenour property, formerly
known as the Macarthur place, in the
city of Weston, is now offered for sale.
This fine property consists Of 325 feet
frontage, 200 feet length, with running
water which never fails skirting back Of
lots. A good dwelling and convenient
outhouses are upon the place, also one
of the finest orchards in the country,
as well as invaluable evergreen shade
trees. Situated as it Is one block from
Main street and in the most desirable
part Of the city, this is considered by all
the finest residence property in the city
of Weston, an ideal home in a good
school town. For price and terms, see
JOHN 81. RIDENoUR, Weston, Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22


The richest nation in the world is not
the United States, but nation within
the United States. The 0sagas of In
dian Territory are credited with bank
accounts that amount to nearly $1,000
per individual, and the average holding
OF land is 81 acres, valued at $40 per
acre. Here then, is case where "Lo,
the poor Indian" is better off, iinan
cially, than even the white citizen Of
Massachusetts, the richest OF American
commonwealtha It must be confessed
that he is somewhat ahead Of the ave-
rage Umatilla ''poor Lo.n
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22

Lake county, with all the vim of a
vigorous age, is registering kick. She
has reason to, for it is stated that the
forestry inspectors, who have been look
ing over the temporary Withdrawals of
land in that county, will recommend
them to be made permanent. In other
words, should the report prove true and
action be taken upon the purported
recommendations, Lake county will be
little more than national park. Al
most its entire area will be included in
the reserve which is the largest in the
state Under the circumstances, Lake
county should do something more than
kick. Itshould take immediate and active
steps to prevent as great blight upon
its future career as could be visited up
On it. Inertness at such time should
DO relegated to the background and
vigorous congressional protest mustered
into service.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22
Items in Brief.

German Dill pickles at Bagley's. New
crop.
Try the new market for the best in
meats.
Everything for the table at the Blue
Front Grocery.
For fine groceries trade at Gross &
Worthington's.
The General Good" cigar is having
the lead at Gays.
@. A. Barrett & Co. can supply you
with 72-test gasoline.
The famous Superior brand Of candies
is to be found at Bagley's.
Ask to see some of those exclusive
dress patterns at Manassas.
Sweeping reductions on ladies shirt
waists. Athena Mercantile Co.
You can buy anything in the Silver
ware line at @. A. Barrett & Co.'s.
"White as snow" is the term applied
TO Pendleton Steam Laundry work.
Just received, new lot Of Preferred
Stock canned goods at Bagley's.
Don't fail to see the new Fireside and
Domestic sewing machines at Bagley's.
Sweeping reductions on ladies' and
children's cloaks. Athena Mercantile
Co.
G. A. Barrett & Co. sell the American
and Dearborn Telephone, also all sup
plies.
New line of ladies' and misses jersey
leggins just received. Athena Mercan-
tile Co.
The best of everything in groceries are
to be found at the Blue Front, at prices
that are right
Sweeping reductions or mems sep
arate pants; can fit anyone. Athena
Mercantile Co.
Sweeping reductions on mems suits;
an enormous stock to select from. Ath-
ena Mercantile Co.
Sweeping reductions on mems over
coats. Call and look them over. Ath-
ena Mercantile Co.
We can sell you the "Dutchman" or
"Canton" plows. You know the merit
of these. Umatilla Implement Co.
If troubled with weak digestion try
Cham berlain's Stomach aud Liver Tab
lets. They will do you good. For sale
by all druggists.
Strength and vigor come Of good food,
duly digested. "Force," ready-to-
serve wheat and barley food, adds nc
burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigor.
ates.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22

Chairman Lacey, of the public lands
committee Of the house, appeared before
the public lands commission December
23d and presented an elaborate argu-
ment against the repeal Of the commuta-
tion clause Of the homestead act. BY
statistics he showed there had been no
alarming increase IN the number of
commuted hYmesteads in late years,
and there was nothing whatever in the
recpsds to SHOW that any considerable
number of frauds had been perpetratod
Under that law) On the contrary, he
maintafnvdr thft the department has
it in its power to administer this law so
as to prevent frauds. Lacey admitted it
might be advisable to increase the price
per acre to be paid ON committed en-
tries. He thought $5 an acre would be
the maximum price justified, however.
Representative Mondell Of Wyoming,
made similar argument and Senator
Fulton OF Oregon, expressed the off
hand view that no reason existed why
the communication law should be re-
pealed. He was convinced that no par
ticular fraud was perpetrated under its
provisions.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22

The law passed by the last legislature
and which now goes into effect has ad-
vanced prices Of recording deeds, mort
cages, etc., to a considerable extent.
The price fixed by law is rs cents per
folio for every 100 words. Heretofore
the charges have been nominal. The
increased prices of recording will in
crease receipts for the office,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-22

Oregon's delegation in congress is
putting forward every effort in behalf of
an appropriation for the Lewis and
Clark exposition. In their efforts they
are supported by the delegations Of
every Pacific coast state. There is no
question but what an appropriation will
be made by congress for the proposed
1906 fair, but the matter to be settled
now, is how much.