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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

country by the Panama Canal Company
but, as yet, they have reached no coucu-
sion. 1t was said after the meeting that
no money would be paid by this govern
ment until a clear title to the property
was obteinable, but no intimation was
given as to the length of time which might
elapse before decision was reached.
1t is said to be certain that the canal
Commission will go to the Isthmus very
soon to inspect thoroughly the conditions
and to start the preliminary work of con-
struction. 1t is the earnest wish OF the
President and the members Of the cabinet
that no unnecessary delay should occur IN
beginning the work on the canal, and it is
their intention to press it with the utmost
vigor
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
NO TROOPS FOR PANAMA.
Marines TO Protect American Interests
There-TItIe to Canal


Washington, March lit was decided
at the cabinet meeting today that troops
should not be sent to the Isthmus of Pan
anna. Preparatory orders that had been
sent to the Third Infantry to prepare for
service there will be revoked. Marines
will continue to guard the interests of the
United States on the Isthmus. The cab
met was influenced in its decision by the
disinclnation to have two jurisdictions on
the Isthmus, and as naval vessels must re-
main there for some time, it was decided
to allow the marines to continue the land
duty.
Attorney General Knox and other Off.
cials OF the Department of Justice have
under consideration the title to the canal
property which is to be passed to this
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
The Virginia Case.

Washington, February 29'-ln the
cases of William H. Jones, William Selden
Of ala colored citizens of Virginia, who
claim to bave been disfranchlsed because
Of their color, by the new Constitution Of
Virginia, came up again today in the su-
preme Court of the United States On
motion on behalf of the State of Virginia
to dismiss the complaint, as the cases mao
been on the docket for more than year
and will be argued on their merits In
short time, the court postponed ,He luO'
tiops submitted today until after the hear.
ing Of the cases.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
LETTER FROM Mr.. ROYALL.
Richmond, Va, March l, 1904

Richmond, Va, March l, 1904.
Editor Tazewel Republican,:
My attention has been called to an edI-
torial IN the Clinch Valley News, OF date
February 26th, relative to an alleged
statement made by me on the floor OF the
House last week, when bill providing
for the appearance Of Commonwealth g
Attorneys before Justices of the Peace
was under discussion, and trust you will
do one the favor of allowing me, through
the columns of your paper, to defend my
self against an unjust attack made upon
me, wherein I have been quoted as saying
that the Justices of Tazewell County are
dishonest.
During the discussion Of the above
measure, the objection was raised that
ATTORNEYS for the Commonwealth and the
Justices of the Peace might collude lone
provision Of the bill being that unless
there was a conviction the Attorney for
the Commonwealth should get no feel
and one member asked the House if they
thought there was dishonest Justice OF
the Peace in the State. One gentleman
replied that IN his county (Nansemond) he
knew that some of the Justices were dis
honest, and another gentleman said that
he knew of no particular instance, but
that in his county he had heard of some
of the Justices being so accused.
It this point stated that in my county
had never heard Of an instance, nor dit
| believe that the Justices in my county
were dishonest, yet, as the measure
opened an opportunity for coIlusior, ]
would oppose the bill for that reason.
This view was coDcurred in by at least
dozen members, and the bill was finally
defeated.
I desire to leiterate the statement made
by me on the floor of the House, that l d"
not know of any dishonest Justices in
Tazewell county, but, on the other hand,
l believe them to be men Of honesty and
integrity.
1 feel that no further explanation of
this matter is necessary.
Very respectfully,
J. POWELL RoYALL.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
RAISE SALARY OF PRESIDENT
GaIIlnuer Offers Bill Making 1t $4,000
a Year and Vice.PreSldents
$4,000.

Washington, March 1.-Senator Gal
linger today introduced a bill increasing
the salaries of the executive officers OF the
government and also of senators and
members of the house of representatives.
The bill fixes the following scale: Pres
rdent, $4,000; vice-president, $4,000;
speaker of the house of representatives,
Sl2, 900; members of the cabinet, Sl5 OOO
each; senators and members OF the house,
S8, 900 each.
The bill provides that the new salaries
shall take effect March 4, 1908,
The presidents salary is now O,0OO;
that of vice. president, $s, 000i members OF
cabinet, $1,000; senators, $4,000, and
members of the house of representatives,
$1,000.
The speaker gets $S GOO.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
THREATENED
COAL STRIKE.
BituminOuS Coal Fields Final Con-
ference at indianapolis Today.
THIS MEETING WILL Be FINAL.
Indiana, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and
West Virginia Probably Will be Affect
ed-SeriOus Question TO be Decided
Which May Result in a
Coal Strike.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 29.-What is
considered the most important meeting
that has been held in the history of the
coal industry of this country, began in this
city this morning. Coal miners and op-
orators of competitive fields in Indiana,
Illinois, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania,
renewed their annual joint wage confer
ence which ended in deadlock in this
city early this month. This meeting will
be final and decide whether a strike shall
be called in competitive States at the ex-
piration of the present contract, or
whether the good relations between min
ers and operators shall remain intact.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
A CHURN

made from swamp ash that will last
a lifetime. We believe them to be
the best that are made. There are
four strong hoops on each one; if the
cream works up round the dasher,
as is frequently the case, it does not
run down the outside as the slaves
are from one and One-half to two
inches higher than the lid; they new
er taste and the wood being hard
and close grained makes them very
easy to clean.
If you are going to buy this sea-
son look at ours and you will read
lily see the advantage they have over
other Churns.
Buston & Sons,
Leading Grocers.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
ST. Clair

Yesterday at noon Mr.. John ID. St.
Clair and Miss Mamie Harman we're mar
ried at the brides home on Bluestone.
Mr.. st. Clair is one Of the most prosper
GUS young farmers of Bluestone and is a
son Of Hon. A. st. Clair.
The bride is the accomplished daughter
of Mr.. g. G. Harman and is well known
in the social circles of Tazewell county.
Quite large number of friends and rel
atiyes of the parties attended the we'd
ding. Rev. Oarrico, pastor of the Metho'
dist church at Graham, oficiated,
May the young couple sail smoothly on
the sea of married life, is our best wish.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

Nagasaki, Japan, March 2.-Seven
wounded engineers arrived at Sasebo yes
terday from the stone laden merchant
steamers sunk off Port Arthur February
"A. The sinking of the vessels was pan'
aged by wires connecting them with the
japanese torpedo boat destroyers.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

St. Petersburg, March 2.-Advices from
Port Arthur this morning state the Man
churian railroad suffered considerably by
continued attacks of marauders. Twenty
two locomotives and number of cars
have been disabled.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
FOURTEEN PERISH OFF SHIP
Steamer Takes Fire During Fierce Gale
Death Attends Launching of
Lifeb0ats.

Port Townsend, w. N, Feb. 2S.-At,er
suffering the most narrowing experience
from fire and storm that has ever befallen
craft on the North Pacific Coast, the
steamer Queen today put in here to report
the loss of fourteen lives. The list of dead
follows
FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS.
MISS STEINER, Clellum, Wash,
drowned.
MRS. ADAMS, died from exposure
SECOND CLASS PASSENGERS.
D. NEWSBURY, drowned.
H. BUCKLEY, drowned.
MEMBERS OF CREW.
A. Nielsen, ]. Nelson, P. Preitas, Stew
ards; w. II. Eneman, M. Somers, ii.
Douglass, A. Donnelly, - Raymond,
Peter Mulin, M. Flynn.
About 3:45 O'Clock Saturday morning,
while of the mouth of the Columbia Riv'
er, the @ ,een caught fire in her after sa'
loon in some unexplained way. The fire
threatened soon to envelope the whole
ship. The heavy seas running meant
death to any cent away in boats. The
flames became more and more threatening
until, When it seemed choice of deaths,
Captain CouslLs ordered the lifeboats
launched. they ware manned by the
crew and ordered to remain close to the
ship. Into these the women and children
were placed. Hardly, however, had thu
boats been cast loose than, unable to
weather the feroe waves, two of them
were capsiZed.
FIRE UNDER CONTROL.
The passengers and those of the crew
who remained on board continued their
fight against the flames with increasing
success until at 740 a. m. the fire was
brought under control When it was
thought the danger from fire was past,
Captain Cousins recalled the lifeboats and
the occupants were taken aboard.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
For Sale

About 800 acres of good farming land in
Washington county, Virginia, in Wstauga
Valley, 3 miles from Abingdon, a creek
running through it, good spring water and
buildings, depot. store, postciice and
church within 400 yards Of farm. Two
schoolhouses nearby. For particulars adj
dress or call on
A. n. CUMBOW,
2.q5.1st WATAuGA, va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

Port Said, Egypt, March 2.-The FIVE
Russian torpedo boat destroyers, which
arrived here today, have already left in
the direction of Algiers. 1t is rumored
that they intend to search for vessels
bearing contraband of war in the Mediter-
ranean.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
Three Russian Cruisers Disabled and
One Torpedo Boat Sunk.
MUCH FEELING AGAINST THE JEWS.
japanese at Work on Russian Railroad
COmmunicatiOns-AdYices From Rus
sian Sources Admit Heavy Losses
of Engines and Cars-RuSSian
Cruiser BOcked-Suffer-
ing From Marauders.

st. Petersburg, March 2.-The Port Ar
thur correspondent of the Neuva Vremyar
eulogizes the conduct of the cruiser Novlk
during the last attack of the Japanese
Narships on Port Arthur harbor. The
correspondent says the Novik led the 9TH
er ships and impetuously made for the
enemy, maneuvering at full speed and
firing first. She received the fire of the
entire Japanese feet, but was not silenced.
The Novlk concentrated her fire on the
japanese flagship, the correspondent adds,
aud before retiring into the inner harbor,
saw column of smoke and fire rising
from the ship.
Fifteen Japanese battleships and cruis-
ers attacked Port Arthur yesterday morn
ing. Three Russian cruisers reported dis
sbIed and a torpedo boat sunk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

If you want good work at right prices
give us your next order for Job work.
Republican Job Office.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
WE DO NOT CARRY ALL THE STYLES IN LADIES'
DRESS GOODS, BUT-ALL WE CARRY ARE GOOD

We beg to announce that our display of
Spring and Summer fabrics awaits your IN
spection.
1t embraces the best efforts of the repre-
sentative mills, foreign and domestic
In it will be found appropriate materials
for the needs of all occasions.
Smart patterns for shirt waists and suits.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
THE BIG STORE
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

Che Foo, March 2.-An official dispatch
says that the japanese renewed the attack
ON Port Arthur on the morning Of Feb
ruary 26. The fleet kept beyond the
range of all but the most powerful land
batteries. The engagement lasted one
hour, the japanese retiring. Their loss is
unknown. The Russian cruiser Askold
had one gun dismounted and two men in
jured.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

Toxic, March 2.-The general staff and
a regiment of the Guards left Japan today
for a port on the west coast of Korea,
probably Chemulpo.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

Berlin, March 2.-Dispatches TODAY
from Russia state that the Russian press
is stimulating an anti-Samiie feeling
among the people. They are accusing the
Jews of purchasing horses i'll large mum
bers, nominally for England, but indirect
ly for Japan.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03

Port Said, March 2.--Five Russian tor
pedo boats arrived here from Suez yester-
day. They report that the Russian
cruiser Auroa, which is one Of the fleet
which has been collected at Jibutil, lie
blocked in the canal.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-03-03
ORANGES.

|UKAN UES.
We have just re-
ceived a five box
shipment of gen.
uine Indian Riv-
er oranges. The
Indian River or
ange is produced
in only a small
section of Florida
and is conceded
by all who have
eaten it to be
the finest in the
world. 1t is large
in size, plentiful
in juice, sweet
and of delicious
flavor. This ship
ment was made
direct to us from
Stras' grove and
they are therefore
Fresh and Fine.
SPOTTS BROS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
RUSSIANS DEFEATED
GENERAL STAkELBERG'S FORCE
DEFEATED IN DESPERATE
THREE DAYS FIGHT.

st. Petersburg, June 17.-Czar
Nicholas has received a telegram
dated June 16, from General Kuropat.
kin, transmitting the following dis
patch from Lieutenant General Baron
Stakelberg, dated June 16, 1:20 a. M:
Yesterday | had intended to attack
the enemy's right flank, but just as
the troops had been assigned for the
purpose and were beginning success
fully to envelope the enemy's right
flank, the Japanese in their turn at
tackled my right flank with superior
forces, and l was compelled to retreat
by three roads to the north.
"Our losses are heavy, but they are
not completely known.
During the engagement the Third
and Fourth batteries of the First ar
tillery brigade were literally cut to
pieces by Japanese shells.
"Of sixteen guns, thirteen were
rendered useless and were abandoned.
THE conduct of the troops was ex-
cellent, a large proportion Of them re-
fusing to retire until after they had
been repeatedly ordered to do So"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
SINK JAP TRANSPORTS
HAuLs TWO OF THE EN-
EMY'S VESSELS.

Toxic. June 17.-All doubt as to the
sinking Of the transports Hitachi and
Sado by the Russians has been re-
moved. Three hundred and ninety.
seven survivors Of the Hitachi arrived
at Moji aud 153 survivors of the Sado
have arrived at Kokura.
Details obtainable from the surviv.
ors of the III fated Japanese transports
show that the Hitachi and the Sado
met three Russian warships near Oki
island at 10 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing. The Russians fired on the Jap
anes ships and stopped them and
soon afterward they torpedoed and
sank the helpless transports.
It is reported that the transports
Hitachi and Sado carried only 1,400
men. II this is true the loss in lives
probably is less than 1000.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
SUSTAINED HEAVY CASUALTIES
DURING PROLONGED FIGHT
AT vAFANGoW.
JAPs BURY SIXTEEN HUNDRED
OF THE ENEMY AFTER TIE
ENGAGEMENT.
TWO JAPANESE TRANSPORTS De.
srRoYEp ~ THE vLApIvos-
roK SQUADRON.

TOXIC. June 20.-Further reports re-
ceived here show that the blow infict
ed by General Oku on the Russians In
the fighting at Telissu (Vafangow) on
June Is was more severe than at first
was believed. The number OF Russians
killed in this battle probably will ex'
coed 1000 and their total loss, includ'
ing prisoners. is estimated at 10000.
The japanese losses are less than
1000, or about one-tenth OF the Rus
sian total.
Up to June II General Oku had bur
led 1,615 Russian dead and he reports
that many more dead have been found
Chinese who watched the fighting
from the Russian side report that the
Russians removed many dead men to
the trains with their wounded and
that they buried or cremated many
corpses in the village of H~uasungkou
before they ~retreated.
The number of prisoners and tro'
plies taken by the Japanese is in
creasing. General Oku is not yet able
to report the total number of prisoners,
Newchwang, June 21-During the
past forty-eight hours $500 wounded
have passed through Taschichiao by
train for Hardin from the front.
Renewed fighting took place Sunday
at K~wanwentsai, between Siungyo
and Kaichow. Kuropatkin is person
ally directing operations.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
DENMARK.
Copenhagen.


The supposed sympathy Of the royal
house Of Denmark for Russia during
the present wal has aroused much
comment among the sccialist-laboring
classes In Copenhagen. The Danish
press has, of course, assumed a phase
Of neutrality, but among the Danish
public in general it Is not very diff
ficult to determine the trend of the
popular feeling. In Copenhagen alone
there are at present hundreds Of exiled
Firms, whose hatred against Russian
oppression has not failed to more or
less affect the Danish people. Accord
ing to the "Politken" there Is IN un-
easiness In northern Europe which can
the critical relations between Russia
and Japan. Says the Politken: '"The
Scandinavian people as a whole are
voicing a unanimous opinion when
they state frankly and openly that
they more than any other country feel
deeply interested by reason OF their
past experience with Russia. Sweden
especially and Norway as well-fcr
Norway lies even closer to Russian
ter1itory-is watching with Keen I'M
terest the turn Of war affairs IN the
far east England their ally Is APP
parently championing Japan's interest
and the Ecandinavians are naturally
classed in the same category. SO far
the Scandinavia peninsula has re-
manned safe from Russian aggression
and the present war has further added
to the safety" of the brother lands.
In the event Of the success OF the Jap
anese arms In this war it Is, however.
not impossible but what Finland,
aided by popular opinion, may secure
: more lenient existence, even though
phe may not over extract herself al
together from Russian affrontery."
Good old King Christian is spending
q few weeks at Gmunden In the inter-
est Of his health. 1t was his pleasure
June Z to attend the solemnizing OF
the engagement of his granddaughter.
Princess Alexandra Of Cumberland, to
the archduke Of Mecklenburg-Schwer-
In. The royal young couple will be
the guests Of the aged monarch In
Copenhag gen during the latter part Of
September.
MARION s. NoRELIUA
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
MADDEN IS ExoNERATEo.
Report of Assistant Attorney General
Robb Made Public.

Washington. June 21.-The report OF
Assistant Attorney General Charles h
Robb on the investigation OF alleged
irregularities In the bureau OF Third
Assistant Postmaster General Edwin
c. Madden in connection with the
printing and disposition of specimen
postage stamps has been submitted to
the president and was made public
during the day. 1t finds nothing Inn
proper In Mr.. Madden's conduct, but
says the practice of the gratituous dis
tribution of a limited number OF these
books had obtained In the postofice
department ever since postage stamps
were first printed.
The report recommends that the
practice be discontinued as "theoret'
ically wrong from an administrative
point of view"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
Recent Occurrences of Interest
in Sweden. Norway and
Denmark.
GOVERNOR OF FINLAND IS SHOT
Aortally Wounded by b Son of Sem
ator Because Of His Autocratic
Administration.
SWEDEN.
Stockholm.

A dispatch from Helsingfors under
date Of June 10 says: Because of
his autocratic administration Of Rus
star rule Governor General n. Bobrik-
OF Of Finland was shot and MORALLY
wounded at Helsingsfors this morning
by the son Of a Finnish senator. The
assassin Is q university student and a
member OF the Finnish nationalist
party. His name Is Schaumann. The
shot was fred ut the entrance to the
Finnish senate" General Count Bob
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
FATAL TO BOTH PARTICIPANTS.
Gamblers Engage In Pistol Duel Al
Marion, M.

Marion, H., June PA pistol en-
counter between gamblers fatal to the
participants took place here during the
day. Juer Meredith and John Barth.
who had been Quarreling, met each
other in a saloon. Meredith began fir.
ing on Barth. three shots taking effect.
Although in a dying condition Barth
turned upon Meredith and fired three
rounds. One shot hit Meredith In the
mouth, one went through his head Just
above the eye and another through his
heart
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
AFFECTS FIFTY THOUSAND.
Strike Of New York Garment Worker,
Ordered.

New York, June PA strike of
$4,000 persons employed here in the
clothing trades has been called to
take effect at once. Most of the tailors
involved are employed by middlemen
and contractors.
Strikes of similar character are an
annual fixture among the local gar
ment workers, but the present one in.
wolves opposition to the open shop
declaration of the Manufacturers
National association.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
THE COST OF VICTORY
CASUALTIES ON THE JAPANESE
SIDE PLACED AT ONE THOU
SAND MEN.

Toxic, June I'm a fight which is
reported to have taken place at Te-
lissu, on the railroad about eighty
miles north of Port Arthur, the Rus
slams lost 500 men killed, 300 taken
prisoners and IA guns. The casualties
on the Japanese side are estimated at
1000 men killed and wounded.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
NORWAY.
Christiania.

Not long ago two japanese travellers
arrived In Chrfstiania and registered
at the Grand hotel. They were bright
clean looking fellows and registered
a. Yarimo Kashu and Aino Hishani
They came to Norway for the purpose
OF studying the country fisheries and
since their arrival. now only about two
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-23
Town Partially Wiped Out.

McComb City, Miss, June 21.-Ffre
during the day destroyed the best part
OF the business portion of the town,
including the city hall. two hotels and
. large dry goods store. The loss Ia
placed at $500. 600. with insurance
about one-half. Defective electric wir-
ing 10 thought to have caused the Gre