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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-05-26

Since 1896 there has been wonderful
increase in the receipts of the Post Office
Department. In 1896 the receipts Of the
Department were $S2, 499, 2O8. At the close
of the fiscal year July l next, that ID for
1904, the receipts will approximate $l44,-
100000. OF course the expenses of the
Department have also been greatly
enlarged, but the service has been
proportionately improved, especially
by the introduction and extern
sion of rural free delivery. At the close of
the present fiscal year there will be over
%, 900 rural routes in operation, and 49,
500, 900 persons residing in rural districts
will be supplied with daily mail service.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-05-26

Queen Alexandra is prolific letter
writer aud frequently writes from twenty
to thirty letters a day with her own hand.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-05-26

the Presidency. He is perfectly safe in
making that promise, as there lie very lit
tie probability of bis ever having fret
term.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-05-26
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Senator Stewart, of Nevada, has never
had shave. His beard began growing
when he was Is years of age. He is go
years old now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
THE. ILLNESS OF HANNA
 BUSHES ROOSEVELT CHEERS

Cleveland, O., Feb. 12.-A dramatic scene seldom if ever equalled in the his- tory of Ohio politics occurred at the con- ventien of the Ohio League of Republi- can Clubs this afternoon. connecting as 1t did, the Presidential endorsement of the League and the critical condition of Senator Hanna.
 A spirited fight had been precipitated by the report of the Committee on Res olutions endorsing the candidacy of Pres ident Roosevelt for renomination. ob- lection to this was taken by the Mont gomery County delegation, and heated speech was made by Hon. Robert Nevin of Dayton, supporting the stand of the delegation. The Roosevelt spirit was plainly dominant.
 Dash of COldwater.
 Amid much confusion the Roosevelt res- olution. was adopted, only Montgomery County dissenting. At this psychological moment. Governor Herrick arose on the platform and in a voice choking with emotion read a telegram from Washing ton announcing that oxygen was being used to sustain Senator Hanna and that it was feared that his condition was hopeless.
 A deathlike stiffness followed when the Governor concluded. The transition from the rampant scene preceding the an- nouncement to the subdued aspect of the assemblage afterwards was so sudden as to be almost shocking. Senator Foraker said in part:
 Tribute from Foraker.
 we are met here today under most favorable party auspices. The Republi- can Party has everywhere been triumph ant.
 Now while it Is all bright on this hos rizon. there comes one painful feature to mar our joy. No one could feel more keenly than would the death of Sen- ator Hanna. We have had our differ- ences, but they have been fought ou; fairly in the open without the loss of my respect for him, and I find myself hoping that he has none the less respect for me
 During his seven years in the Senate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
JOSIAH PATTERSON DEAD.
Gallant Alabama Statesman anC
 Soldier.

0d4IhuJ AAdUdAud 0IdJSSnlHh anu
 Soldier.
 Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 12.-Former Con- gressman Josiah Patterson died here to- day from a complication of diseases. He was widedly known throughout the coGn- try as a lawyer and statesman. He en- jOyed the full confidence of President Cleveland and during the latter's second term of office MT. Patterson boldly cham pioned his measures in the lower house.
 Mir. Patterson was appointed a mem Der of the Shiloh Park Commission by the late President Mckinley. His son, Congressman M. R. Patterson. represent ing the same district as did his father, arrived from Washington today
 Congressman Josiah Patterson was born in Morgan County, Ala, April IA. 1887. In 1861 he entered the Confed- crate army as First Lieutenant in the lst Alabama, Cavalry; in December. 1s62. he attained the rank of Colonel and was placed in command of the 9th Alabama Cavalry. At the end of the civil war he was in command of a brigade of cavalry. After the close of hostilities Colonel Pat terson practiced law at Florence, Ala, and in 1872 he removed to Memphis, Tenn. He served in the Legislature of that State. He was elected to the 52nd, 53d and S4th Congresses as a Democrat. He was defeated for the 55th Congress as Gold Democrat. At the time of his death he was member of the Shiloh Battlefield Park Commission
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13

have seen him engaged in his work and have seen him grow in the estimation of his colleagues. No man in. public life has grown In the last seven years as Marcus A. Hanna.
 Loyalty to the Party.
 'He has been outspoken. faithful and loyal to the highest degree to the Re- publican Party. He was not an active participant in general debate, but no one exerted more influence on the floor of the Senate.
 : ''It would be a severe loss to us if he should pass away. He has been a truly great man; not the greatest perhaps, for We have had Sherman, Garfield and a great galaxy of statesman; but his name will always stand as one of the strongest men in the nations history"
 The resolution adopted by. the conven- tton prior to the reading of the telegram from Washington primarily endorsed sca- ators Foraker and Hanna to be delegates at large from Ohio to the coming Ma tional Republican Convention.
 The banquet which was to have been held here tonight as the concluding fea- ture of the meeting of the Ohio Repubii- can League was abandoned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
HAYAsHt SUMS Up.
Occupation of Masampho Insure 1n-
 tegrity of Japan.

OCCupdtAOu VL 04A8H1npAU 4llEuIG 4nS
 tegrity of Japan. t London, Feb. 12.-Baron Hayashi, sum- ming up events in the Far East so far as they have gone, said to the Associated Press today:
 'Whatever may be the. eventual result of the war. Russia. in allowing us to oc- cupy and fortify Masampho. the integrity of Japan is assured forever. No fleet can now pass there against Japan's wishes. Even If we are beaten, we would not have to give up Masampho." The Associated Press understands that the Japanese troops are advancing rapidly towards the YaIu river. There 1t Is ex- pected they will meet and engage the Russian forces. The Japanese declare that the number of Russian troops are greatly exaggerated.
 The plan of the Japanese appears to be to take the road which leads almost straight to Mukden. They profess to have no doubt that they will be able to drive back the Russian forces towards Harbin.
 Baron Hayashi points out that the Muk- den road. though noninally under Rus sian military control, will be subject to constant raids from Chinese Boxers, who will swoop down from the hills.
 Proceeding diagonally the Japanese inc tend to cut the line of communication be- tween Port Arthur and the mainland of Manchuria, not only preventing reinforce ments from reaching the Port Arthur gar- rison. but infiicting damage on the Man churla railroad.
 The British view that the Japanese will in the meantime be able to occupy Port Arthur is chiefly based upon the latest information that the Russian guns cannot be brought to bear on any force landing at Pigeon Bay. which Is on the west side of Port Arthur. and 1t Is believed the Japanese admiral will follow tactics al- most exactly similar to those pursued at Santiago the troops storming the batteries in the rear while the Japanese fleet lies waiting for the ships of Viceroy Alexieff, who, in the event of a land attack being successful, must either make a dash for liberty with his crippled fleet or fight where they are against practically hope less odds.
 Tn spite of the lack of news. it is con- fidently held here that the big land forces are actively engaged in a most important movement which will come to a climax as swiftly as did Japan's first naval attack. The Japanese minister said: "Only those who went through the China war can quite understand the emulation which ex- ists between the Japanese navy and army. In the former war the army was all to the fore and no little jealousy existed between the two arms of the service, though our navy was then in It's infancy. Knowing the army as know it, there must now be tremendous effort made to score Q sue cess similar to that made by the navy. You may look for some keen land fight ing"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
N Ey GAR 200 D, Al oN THl 7, ARIAG Jap Troops March to Meet the Russians Ad-
 vance.
RUSSIAN WARSHIP BLOWN UP J5Y A MINE;
 JAP VESSEL DESTROYED BY FLEET !

New York. Feb. 12.--About two hundred of the Variaess crew lost their lives when the vessel was destroyed Monday by the Japanese off chemuipo. according to a World dispatch from Tolxio The crew of the Russian cruiser numbered 57o. Many lost their lives under fire. but a large number drowned in attempting to escape.
 The men loyaiiy aided their officers, and 1t is said not one of the latter was drown ed in getting ashore.
 Many. swan not to the shore, but to the foreign men of war in the harbor, which promptly lowered boats and went to their rescue. Beside the French cruiser Pas cal. the Italian cruiser EIba and the British cruiser Talbot, aided the refugees. One hundred and fifty, many of them wounded, reached the Talbot.
 Sir Cyprian Bridge, the British adtni- ral in command of the station, has or dered that the wounded Russians shall not be handed over to the Japanese unless they 90 desiros
 The Japanese did not lose man. None of the fleet. which is known to have been in overwhelming force, was damaged.
 The engagement was watched by four foreign wArships. including the United States gunboat Vicksburg. They all sa- luted the Japanese flag Thursday. it be- ing the great national festival of Ki6en- etsu. the anniversary of the accession of the Emperor JiTnmu to the throne and the foundation of the present imperial line, 2,664 years ago.
 The Japanese troops lanesd at Gensan are intended to operate with the troops that have now been successfully landed at Ping Yang on the opposite side of Ko- req, says World dispatch from Kobe. Japan. '~--s-'',
 These two rces,constitute Japan's sec oFd line of defense against those Rus sians who are marching over the Yalu into Korea.
 A first line of defense has been atrang- ed. It Is composed of picked troops who are lined up along the south bank of the Yalu. It is, however, considered most unlikely that this army will reach it's destination In time tofintercept the in- yading Russians.' The second line may fail to hold the invaders in which case 1t Is expected that land battle would take place not far from Seoul
 In anx case theaa Japanesa preparations are made With view of closing Ia on any body Of Russian troops that ssiccaeda In forcing its way into the interior of Korea, +s s Mobilization of fine army has been ef- fected without hitch. The transportation of soldiers and supplies by means of the railway from the interior to the coast proceeded with great precision.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
NO TROOPS WILL GO.
President Cannot Grant Request of
 WarneId.


 Washington, Feb. 12.--At the cabinet meeting to-day. after Q long considera- ton of the resolution adopted by the Maryland Legislature calling for troops for duty fin Baltimore. it was decided not to comply at this time with the request. Prior to the cabinet meeting. Brlgadier General Riggs. as q special messenger from Governor Warfield, formally pre- scented to the President the resolution adopted by the Legislature. He conveyed at the same time Governor Warfield's per- sonal statement that the troops were not needed e4,-a
 This presented an anomalous situation and the cabinet determined not to send troops at this time.
 Secretary of War Taft was present when General Riggs presented to the President his communication. In view of this dif- ference of opinion between Governor Warheld and the Legislature. the Presi- dent and his cabinet determined that un- der the circumstances 1t would be inad- ytsable to send troops to the fire stricken city, however much they might desire to lend the aid of the government to main- tain order and protect property. The sit- uation as presented by the difference of opinion came as a surprise to the Presi- dent and the cabinet.
 General Riggs declined to disclose the results of his conference with the Presi- dent beyond the statement that he had presented to him the resolution adopted by the Maryland Legislature requesting that troops be sent to Baltimore He said nothing about the verbal communication which he bore from Governor Warield.
 The statement of Governor Warfleld was regarded as making it quite certain that the executive authorities of the city of | Baltimore and State of Maryland were amply able to cope with any situation | likely to arise and the President and his cabinet felt therefore that they could not respond favorable to the request of the Legislature.
 The situation in the Far East was refer red to only incidentally at the cabinet meeting. While some comments were made on the action of the powers in re- gard to Secretary. Hays note looking to the limitation of the scene of war and preservation of the integrity of China there was no discussion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
STREETS TO BE WIDENED ----s The New Baltimore to Be
 BeautIfnl. BUSINESS IS REsUMINc
Obstacles Swept Aside by
 Action of Shaw.
President Roosevelt and Cabinet De- eide That Governor warfeld's Request for Federal Troops
 Cannot Be Granted.

Baltimore, Feb. 12. 2.LThat Baltimore is to rise from it's ashes more substantial, more modern and far more Symmetrical needs no further prophecy than was made today by renewed expression on the part of Mayor McLane and the Committee on Public Safety, to leading citizens. that no building permits shall be issued until a plan has been made for re-aligning cer- tain thoroughfares whose crookednesa and narrowness have long constituted blemish as well as embarrassment to mu- uicipal growth
 Town to be Beauti1ied. There Is grim determination visible on alf sides that the new Baltimore shall be distinguished among American cities for both It's material substance and it's arcfi- tectural art. The Mayor and the Conamft- tee of Safety are resolved that shells Of buildings shall not be run between fire serve as e standing invitation to tho flames.
 The business outlook appeared brighter today than at any time since the great catastrophe The regular transaction of business in the Chamber of Commerce to- gether with the receipt of grain by eleva- tors and the payment of2alI checks by banks were events that established cone fidence throughout the business commu- nity.
 Secretary shaw'a splendid response to the call for currency has excited tbe ad- miration of all financiers here. By his prompt action ali obstacles were swept Rway. :,
 The -offer of q New York Insurance Com pany to lend g. 600. 900 to Baltimore for re- building purposes is striking illustration of the readiness of outside capital to in- vest in this city. This money Is offered at 1-z per cent free of commission. Anoth- CT insurance company has offered to lend the city s5o0.O00. available at once.
 Demand for Buildings.
 Naturally the urgent demands for Ioca- ton by firms made homeless by the ffa has created much activity among rect eax tate men and fsi6Be. has heea dispdsifion on the part of An4ne owners to undiiiy ad- vance prices. Several good property deals have already been consunmated.
 The task of clearing the piles of brfsk mortar and rubbish from the streets in the fre-sconrged district was pushed fur- ward today with marvellous energy.
 The work of emptying the safe depesit vaults in the ruined buildings has prog ressed rapidly. this being done with extrar ordinary precautions An escort of cav- airy accompany the wagons in which tho treasures are hauled Sharpshootefs In plain clothes ride on the wagons and de- tectives, follow closely on the sidewalks.
 Clerks of the banks owning .the valp@ ables are also on the wagons and hay5 their hands constantly on revolvers Along the route chosen the police are also on the alert. and it is impossible to get with- in ten feet of these vehicles, | All the local courts resumed business today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
NEUTRALITY OF CHINA.
conger Says Proclamation Will Be
 Issued.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Minlster Conger cabled the State Departb ent today from Pekln that the Chinese Government would. immediately issue a proclamation of neutrality. having yesterday received from the Russian Ambassador the news of the declaration of war
 China must prevent the use of her soil by either Russian or Japanese troops. All the answers to Secretary Hays CIT cular letter have not yet been received but are expected within the next twen- ty-four hours. A cablegram received at the Navy Department announces the de- parture of the gunboat Wilmington from Hong Kong to Che Foo. just opposite Port Arthur. She will remain at this neutral port for service at any moment as a dispatch boat to communicate with the American ministers and consuls in case of need.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
TOGO TELLS OF BATTLES.
Modest Account of Victories Over the
 Russians.

Tokio, Feb. 11.-Vice- Admiral Togo's of ficial report of the attack of the Japan ese fleet at Port Arthur reached here this afternoon. The report was written at sea, February 10, at point undsclosed by the Navy Department. The report briefly and modestly recounts the Japanese victory
 .Vice-Admiral Togo left the battle-ground not knowing the full extent of the dam age his torpedo shells had inflicted, but he was evidently confident that the Rus sians had suffered heavily. tranc!ation of Vice-AdmiraI Togos report fo Hws:
 After the combined fleet left Sasedc, February G. everything went as plan- ned At midnight, February 8, our aI- vance squadron attacked the enemy at Port Arthur. At the time the eneny's advance squadron was for the most part outside of Port Arthur. Of the advance squadron at least the battleship Poltava the protected cruiser Askold, and two our torpedoes.
 February 9, at noon, our fleet advanced fin the offing of Port Arthur bay and at tackled the rest of the enemy's ships, about forty minutes. The result of the attack is not yet known, but it Is believed considerable damage was inflicted on the enemy, and I believe that they were greatly demoralized. They stopped fight ing at o'clock and appeared to retreat into the harbor. In this action the dam age to our fleet was very slight, and our fighting strength Is not in the least de- creased The number of killed and wounded was 5S. Of these, four were kiI!- ed and 4 wounded
 "A report of the engagement of this squadron at Chemulpo has probably beer sent you already directly by Admiral Uria, as our advance squadron bore the brunt of the enemy's fire and after the attack for the most part rejoined the main fleet The imperial princes on board the ships are unharmed.
 The conduct of all our officers during the action was cool not unlike that dur ing the ordinary manouvres Since the battle, their spirits have been high. but their conduct was very calm. Togo"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
Known in Boston.

Boston. Mass.. Feb. 12.-Lawrence S. sanborn. whose marriage today before a court justice at New Orleans was in- terrupted by a woman who claimed to be his wife. lived until recently in Win chester, this State. He is the son Of the late W. D. Sanborn, who was mem- Der of a well known family. Last De- cember. sanborn was refused license at the city registers office here on the ground that neither he nor his intended bride was of age. Later Sanborn an- nounced that he had been married in Brooklyn '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
AMERrCAN VESSEL HELD.

Chee Foo, Feb. 11.-tDelayed in tratls- mission. )-The British steamer Flu Ping, when leaving Port Arthur, was fired upon by Russians. Three Chinese members of the crew were wounded. The Russians afterward apologzied for firing on the yes eel The vessel upon it's arrival at Wei Hal Wei filed protest with the British consul. The American Consul has re- ported to United States Minister Conger that the Russian authorities have refused to allow the American steamer Pleaides to leave Port Arthur The Pleaides sailed from Seattle February ? with cargo of four
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
IApANEsE VESSELS SUNK.

London. Feb. R.-Baron Hayashi, the 1ananese Minister here, has received desnatch from Tokio announcing that on February H., two Japanese merchant marines. the Nakanoura Maru and Zensno Maru, while on their way from sakata to otaru Con the island of Hokkaido) were Surrounded and shelled by four Russian warships. presumably the VladivostoSk snnadron. of fthe. cost of Herunshi (Okushiri.) The Nakanoura Maru was sunk, but the Zensho Maru escaped ana arrived safely at Fukayama Qsland or Holkaido,)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
TURN DOWN FOR MINNIE.
She Will Not Receive the Extra
 S100 a Year.

Washington. Feb. 12.-The Comptroller of the Treasury has overruled a decision of the Auditor for the Postoffice Depart ment that Mrs. Minnie Cox, who was the colored postmistress at Indiano.a, Miss, is entitled to $500 year while the office remained closed.
 At the time of the trouble at Indlanola she had been drawing $1,20O year based on the receipts of her office and the effect of the decision is not to deny Mrs. Cox payment of her salary while her office is closed, but merely that she is not entitled to the increase under the law providing for the adjustment of salaries of post masters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
RUSSIA NOT
 YET READY Later Will Make Reply to the Note of
 Secretary Hay.

St. Petersburg, Feb 12.-Russia is evi- dently not prepared at this time to give an answer to the United States to Secre- tary Hays note on the subject of the neutrality of China. As previously stared in these dispatches. hostilities having be- gun, the military authorities must be con- suited and the Czar doubtless will refer the matter to viceroy Alexien, if he has not already done so. Russia, 1t can be said, Is certainly as anxious as the Unit ed States that the war cause no risings Or disorders in China: indeed, the atti- tude of China is already causing some misgiving here, as she had not yet de- clared her neutrality. It is thought here that the action of the Japanese in flooding Pekin with posters relating to their victories Is part of a well-iaid campaign projected from the beginning to break down Russia's pres tige in China for the purpose of ulti- mately affecting the union of the two races which would make the yellow peril'' reality. s f'
 Russia has already learned of the posi- tion' taken by several powers regarding Secretary Hays note. ,s Germany and Great Britain, it Is under stood. both express sympathy with its purpose. but with an important reserva- tion concerning Manchuria, which Is now the theatre of war. Germanys views in tNis respect were anticipated. but Great Britain's failure to- give Secretary Hay unqualified support has caused surprise here !" "3Ae
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-13
Grnin R.ates Cnt

Kansas City Mo, Feb. 12-The Chi cago and Alton has given notice that a reduction will be made in the grain rates to Ohio River points when for the South east so that the charge on wheat Will be cents and on corn cents. The original rates were: Wheat, 10 cents and corn cents. The cut will affect the Bul- lington and Wabash, and 1t is said that the roads win meet the reductions at once.