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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
LOomis- Bowen Affair.

Washington, May 15.-The formal
trial of the issues between Acting Sec
retary Loomis and Minister Bowen be-
gan today when Mr.. Bowen presented
himself at the white house. The presi-
dent suggested that Mr.. Bowen call on
Secretary Taft, which he did. The
status of the case is officially explained
aa follows:
Saturday night Acting Secretary
Loomis notified Secretary Taft that he
had completed the preparation of his
answer to the various allegations con-
cerning himself which had been trans
mitted to the secretary of state in the
first place and later to the secretary of
war by Minister Bowen, Minister Bow
en- had been careful to explain to Sec
retary Taft that these were not his
charges; that he merely transmitted
them for the information of the depart
ment. Sunday morning Mr.. Loomis
submitted his answer with accompany
ing documents bearing upon thesubiect,
Secretary Taft went over these with
care and then carried them to the white
house, where he told the president of
their contents and consulted with him
as to the course to be pursued. 1t was
then agreed that Secretary Taft should
undertake to arrange the matter for
presentation to the president, in other
words, that be should do all the prelim-
mary work Of sitting out the evidence
and preparing a synopsis for the presi-
dents consideration So when Minister
Bowen called on Mr.. Taft today the lat
ter turned over to him Mr.. Loomis'
answer to the charges transmitted by
Mr.. Bowen and Mr.. Loomis' counter
charges against Minister Bowen to the
effect that he had instigated the circula-
tiou of unfounded reports against his
superior officer, involving malfeasance
in Office. Mr.. Bowen at once began a
preparation of a reply.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
FATAL FIGHT AT MAX MEADOWS
ARRAY Between Robinson Burns and
Robinson Hudson Results in
Death Of Former.

Wytheville, Va, May 15.-Robinson
Burns, of Max Meadows, was killed on
Saturday night about 9 o'clock by Rob-
inson Hudson. The difficulty out Of
which the homicide grew occurred at
Charles Cecil's store. Previously to
the difficulty the parties had been on
the best of terms, but both being under
the influence of whiskey, they disagreed
on slight matter and commenced the
fight in the store, when they were put
out, and held apart by friends. They
finally got loose from them, however,
and Hudson knocked Burns down, when
he was again pulled away. He again
got free from his friends and went up
and kicked Burns while down; one wit
ness says that he stamped him about
the head and face. Burns never recov-
cred, and in a short time was dead.
The autopsy shows that death occurred
from clot of blood on the brain, and de-
ceased also had his collar bone broken.
Hudson also shows bad bruise on the
head.
The storm Saturday evening did con-
siderable damage above Wytheville up
to Crocketts' Depot. The United States
Fish Hatchery is considerably damaged;
the railroad track so washed as to
necessitate the transfer of passengers
and mails. Mr.. Hillenburg, of Crock
ett's had his warehouse washed away,
and sustained loss of about $400 and
other losses not yet ascertained.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
WILLIAM HAIRSTON
WILL NOT HANG
Governor Montague COmmuteS the Sen
tenCe to Life Imprisonment.

Ever since the February term of the
circuit court the people of this cons
munity have been dreading that another
hanging would have to take place in the
town. At the said term William
Hairston, colored man from Pocahon-
tas, was convicted of murder in the first
degree, and was sentenced by Judge
Henson to be hanged on the 18th of
May. AS speedy as possible Mr..
V. L. Sexton, who was counsel,
for Hairston, appealed to Gov
ernor Montague to commute the SEN
tence of Hairston to life Imprisonment.
Mr.. Sexton secured from Judge Hen
son and eleven of the jury a recommen-
dation that the sentence be commuted,
and petitions signed by many of the
leading citizens of Pocahontas and Taze-
well asking that the Governor extend
mercy to the culprit. Moved by these,
Governor Montague respited Hairston,
until the 10Th inst, tomorrow This
was done to give counsel time and op-
portunity toapply to the Supreme Court
of Appeals for a writ of error. This
Nh. Sexton did, but the court refused
to grant the writ of error.
The first of the week Mr.. Sexton
went to Richmond and again made ap-
plication to the Governor for COM
mutation of the sentence. This time
he was successful, and yesterday morn
ing telegram was received here con-
veying the intelligence that Hairston
was not to be hung but would have to
undergo life sentence in the peniten-
tiary of the State. The news was
great relief to the community, as it has
begun to have horror of hangings.
Besides, nearly all the citizens Though,
that Hairston's case was one in which
leniency should be exercised by the Gov
ernor; and for the community we ex-
tend thanks for the clemency he has ex-
tended in answer to the petitions of its
citizens. Mr.. Sexton deserves great
credit for the fidelity he has shown to
the cause of his unfortunate client and
the zeal with which he has worked to
save his life.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
ONLY SURVIVOR OF 1912 WAR DEAD
Hiram CrOnk Seryee Ia FIrRt War When
bll Mere Boy.

Ava, N Y, May 13.-Hiram Cronk,
the only survivor of the war Of 1912,
died today at the age of 105 years,
Hiram Cronk for years occupied
unique place in American history, AS
the last survivor of the first foreign
war in which his country engaged after
securing It's independence he had been
honored by the national government and
by his native state as we'll.
Born April %, 1900, at Frankfort,
Herkimer county, N. Y, Cronk served
two terms of five weeks and forty days
in the ranks when he was little more
than IA years of age.
At the close Of the war Mr.. Cronk
learned the trade of shoemaker, at
which he gained livelihood for many
years. He was married in 1926 to Miss
Mary Thorton, of Western New York,
and they lived together for sixty years
on the old farm in this town.
They had seven children. During the
last years of his life Mr.. eronk received
from the state of New York a special
pension of S72 per month in addition to
the pension granted by the federal
government to all survivors of the war
1912. He was an honorory member of
Fort Stanwix chapter, Sons of the
American Revolution, and also Of the
state and national chapters,
Under a resolution passed by the New
York city board of aldermen in Decem-
ber of last year, the body of Mr.. Cronk
will lie in state in the city hall there
and will be buried in Mt. Victory, Cyp-
ress Hill cemetery, in Brooklyn, where
more than half hundred Of his fellow
soldiers in the war of 1912 have been
laid to rest,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
DELAY IN EMBARKlNG PAUL JONES'
REMAINS.
Will not be Taken Aboard American Fleet
Until About July 18th.

Washington, May 15.-It is probable
that change will be made in the date
of the embarkation at Havre, France,
of the remains of Admiral John Paul
Jones. 1t had been the intention to en-
bark the remains on July 4th, but Rear
Admiral Converse explained that the
Fourth of July was day of jollihcation
for the seamen of the American navy,
and that on that date, under the regu-
lations of the service, every vessel of
the navy is required to fire national
salutes, and that on July 4th flags are
always flown from the peak and never
under any circumstances at half-mast.
1t would be utterly impossible, it is
said at thenavy department, to follow
the proposition of Ambassador Porter
and have the remains disembarked in
this country on July 4th. The fleet
under command of Rear Admiral Sigs-
bee, which has been selected to bring
the remains to this country, could not
possibly be gotten in condition in time
to go to France and get the remains
back to Annapolis by July 4th.
1t now seems probable that the re-
mains will be taken aboard the Ameri-
can fleet about July 18th. They will be
brought to Annapolis and temporarily
placed in vault. 1t is the intention to
later bury them in the magnificent new
memorial chapelnow under construction
at the naval academy.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
The Daily Bread Problem.

There are many ways Of making
bread. Every woman has her own par
ticular method, but the rule of all is
"good yeast, good bread" Most bread
troubles can be traced directly to the
yeast, for stale yeast can never make
light, palatable, nutritious bread.
Yet the majority of housewives are
compelled to make their bread with
yeast which has probably been lying on
the grocer's shelf for weeks-lifeless
and totally unfit for leavening bread.
The modern method is to have your
yeast sent every baking day, just as
you want it. 1t comes direct from the
factory-clean, pure and fresh. A SIM
pie method of supplying yeast in this
manner has been worked out by the
Fulton Yeast Company of Richmond,
Va. This is certainly boon to every
woman who values the health and hap
piness of her family.
This yeast has been on the market
for twenty-five years and is we'll known
in this locality. The makers, however,
will send free samples of Fulton Yeast
and explain their plans more fully to all
who address them at their factory.
We want to do your job work, We
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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
N. & ". Enalnee; Found Dead.

Bristol, Tenn, May 15.-John S.
Mays, who was for many years pas
senger engineer on the Norfolk & West
ern Railway, was found dead in bed at
the home of his son-in-law here today.
He had not been strong for some time,
but was in his usual health when he re-
tired.
Mr.. Mays was 48 years of age. His
wife and several children survive. He
formerly resided in Roanoke, but his re-
mains will be shipped to Crockett's,
Wythe county, the new home of the
family for interment.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
Isaac Edward Chapman.


Whereas, it has seemed good to our
heavenly Father, on Monday evening,
May 1st, 1905, following a somewhat
lingering illness, in the S1st year Of his
age, to call from his labors In the Taze-
well, Virginia Church, and community,
the Nestor Of our Session, Ruling Elder
Isaac Edward Chapman, thus ending a
long and faithful service of thirty-fve
years, characterized by sigular devotion
and zeal.
And whereas, he, with rare ability and
fidelity-and with that large charity for
all faults and failings of his fellowman
which distinguishes the intelligent Bible
Christian, and the broad humanity Of
the man-discharged the responsible
duties of the Elderahip.
And whereas, he has finished his
duties in the church militant to enter
service with that innumerable host of
the church triumphant, be- It resolved,
1st. That we bow as we pass under
the rod, in humble recognition Of the
will of Him who doeth all things in &C.
cordance with his purpose; that in calling
our brother "from labor to refresh
ment," the reaper has but gathered a
ripened sheaf of the golden harvest into
the heavenly gamers of that kingdom
of love,
End. That with sad and realizing
sense of our personal loss, and all that
it means to the little company he has
left behind, we yield with submission to
the dispensation, which we humbly trust
separates us only for time from our
friend and brother, tried and true. And
while we shall miss his wise counsel and
grow sad when we look upon his vacant
seat in session room and pew, yet, we
shall try to remember that loss to US,
however grievous, is to him eternal
gain.
3rd. That as church and committee
we shall miss his wise, conservative
counsel, his sympathy in ministration,
his loyalty to duty, as he saw it, and to
the church of his love. That, as a
church and committee, we shall remem-
ber him as an ardent, devoted and faith
full exponent of its principles and doc
trines as he understood them, ever hold
ing as cardinal rule 'To do good unto
them who are of the household of faith. "
4th. That we tender to the gentle,
loving wife, who has so long and faith
fully walked by his side, and to their
children, in this sad hour of their be-
reavement, assurances Of our tender
and most sincere sympathy, and ear
nestly commend them to him who shall
wipe away the tears from all eyes.
9th. That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon our records, that one be
furnished to the family of our departed
brother, and also to the Central Pres
byterian, Christian Observer and our
county papers for insertion.
By order of the session.
A. j. TYNES,
Committee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
GO ABROAD FOR
CANAL MATERIAL
Committee Decides to Purchase EeceS-
saritS In the Markets Of World.
THIS ACTION WILL RAISE OUTCRY.
Producers Of Material and Ship Owners Of
This Country Will Make ClamOr-
- Taft Points Out Where Car Save.

Washington, May 15.-The executive
committee of the isthmian canal COM
mission today decided to purchase in
the markets of the world the material
and ships necessary for the building Of
the Panama canal.
This important decision was reached
with some reluctance because it was ap-
preciated by Secretary Taft and the ex-
ecutive committee that there would
surely be great outcry from two great
interests in this country, the producers
of material and the ship owners if the
purchases were not limited to the
American products. But it was decid-
ed that the money consideration was so
great that it could not be ignored for it
was held in some cases fully so per cent
&more would be charged for material
needed in canal construction than the
same goods could be procured for in
Europe. Chief Engineer Wallace, for
instance. showed that two ships in ad-
dition to those running between New
York and Colon and owned by the Pan
ANA Railroad Company were absolutely
necessary to carry the food supplies and
material needed for the work. No
American ships could be bought at any
reasonable price and when it came to
building such ships it was found accord
ing to Secretary Taft's statement, that
while he could buy two six-thousand-ton
ships in Europe for $75O,OOO, it would
cost 81, 400, 900 to build such ships here.
AS TO material needed for canal con-
struction, the committee decided that
by reserving to itself the right to pur-
chase indtKe worlds markets, it would
! ss least oblige American manufactures
to give them the benefit of their for
eign prices if they wish to sell goods to
the committee.
Becretary Taft explained today that
he felt obliged to endorse this decision
because, having given congress every
opportunity to give a contrary direc-
tion, he felt that the very terms of the
canal act, provided that it should be
constructed at the lowest possible cost.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
Lightning Strikes Church.

Richmond, Va, May 15.-While the
Rev. w. F. Dunaway, of Ashland, yes
terday was exhorting his hearers in
Cool Spring Baptist church, at Lee, Va,
to take Christ as their leader in times
of storm, lightning struck the building
and injured some eighteen people, sew
eral of them seriously, besides splinter
ing part of the floor, tearing a hole
through one of the pews and causing a
panic among the congregation,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK.
The Place to Deposit Your Savings
Pays Per Cent Interest.

The American National Bank of Gra-
ham has completed its organization and
a charter has been granted by the Gov
eminent. They opened for business on
Thursday morning, and are now receiv-
ing deposits. This bank offers to its de-
positors as security in capital and share
holders liability $50, 100000.
Special attention is called to the saw
ings department which pays per cent.
An account may be started
by sending check, money order or regis
tered letter, the receipt of which will
be acknowledged at once. Depositors
are offered every accommodation consis-
tent with conservative banking. This
bank extends cordial invitation to all
to call on them whenever convenient.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
Lomax to Fill Vacancy.

Washington, May Ex-senator Sim
mons, of North Carolina, had talk
with the president today about the va
cancy on the Gettysburg battlefield
commission for which there are several
North Carolina applicants. The presi-
dent informed Senator Simmons that
the appointment had been promised to
Major General Lunsford L. Lomax, Of
Virginia. incidentally, the president
said he expected next October to make
a trip through the south and it was his
desire to visit both Raleigh and Char
lotte, N. c.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
CHARLES PRICE CAPTURED.
Arrest at Radford of Man Wanted In
ReidsvilIe, N. C.

East Radford, Va, May 15.-E. A.
McNeal, city sergeant, this evening
captured Charles Price, of Reidsville,
N. c., charged with the killing Of Rob
ert Odell of the same place on May 3rd.
He confessed to the crime and is in Jail
here. 4,
A reward of one hundred dollars had
been offered by the North Carolina au-
thorities for the capture of Price.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
vIruinIa Court Sustained.

Washington, May 15.-The supreme
court of the United States today af-
firmed the opinion of the supreme court
of appeals of Virginia, sustaining a
State tax on vessels of the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company. In delivering
the opinion Mr.. Justice Brewer said;
"Our conclusion is that where vessels
though engaged in interstate commerce,
are employed in such commerce wholly
within the limits of a state, they are
subject to taxation within that state,
although they may have been registered
or enrolled at port outside its limits. "
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
TREspAss NOTICE.

Ali persons are hereby wasnscf not TO
trespass on my lands situated near Five
Oaks or on my farm known as the "Di-
vide" in Tazewell county, Va, by hunt
ing, cutting timber or otherwise. The law
will be enforced against any persons who
violates ihis notice.
MRS. MARGARET WHITE.
Dec. 9Th mo,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
DIG 5000 TORNADO CAVES
Oklahoma Residents Will Also Post
Storm Sentrles.

Lawton. Okla, May 14.-As a result
Of the tornado at Snyder, Okla, inhab-
itants of the new county, in Oklahoma
are digging 5000 tornado cellars, City
officers and town boards are urging the
construction Of such caves, and some
towns have passed ordinances requiring
the digging Of caves. At Hinton, OKLA,
the following official public notice has
been published
"'on nights when clouds look at all
dangerous, q sentry will be stationed in
the bell tower, provided with a repeat
Ing shotgun. If there is apparent dan
ger, he will ring the bell and fire a num-
Der Of shots in quick succession. Also
any person who sees a storm when the
sentry Is not stationed will be expected
to fire gun."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18
WHY NOT DRESS BECOMINGLY

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1905-05-18

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Clothes you buy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-22

SELF-SUPPORTING STUDENTS PROMINENT.
Many of the young men and women
who have had to earn their living
while attending the university have
taken prominent place in university
affairs and are often among the bright
est students. The list of Joint
debaters, for example, shows that a
considerable proportion are men who
are wholly or partially self-supporting,
Many of the football and basebell
players and other athletes are de-
pendent upon their own efforts for
their college expenses. A number of
the members of fraternities and others
prominent in university social events
are engaged in one form of employ
ment or another, by which they Sc
cure enough money not only to pay
the necessary college expenses, but
also to enjoy the pleasures Of uni
versity social life. The democratic
spirit which prevails at the university
together with the fact that consid-
cradle number Of the brightest and
most prominent university students
are self-supporting results IN feeling
OF equality between the students enjoy
ing the bounty of wealthy parents, and
those engaged in mental occupations
as means of earning their living.
FILIPINOS AT UNIVERSITY.
Arrangements have just been com
pleted by William Alexander Suther-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-22

land, superintendent of Filipino stu
dents in the United States, for the at
tendance of six Filipino students at
the University of Wisconsin. The SIX,
who are Marshall Kasilag, Fidel
Lanacas, Candida Alcazar, Marcellano
Hidalgo, Vincente Fragante and Felix
Valencia, are at present attending the
James Millikin university at Decatur,
ILL.,, where they are preparing them
selves in English and other branches
to take up university work. They will
begin their work at the University of
Wisconsin at the summer session in
June, some pursuing courses in en-
cheering, and others taking regular
college courses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
~ State of Wisconsin. Grant County Court.
SS-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Catharine
B. Strong, deceased,
:, Letters testamentary on the estate of
Catharine B. Strong, deceased, having been
issued to Helen E. Strong.
Of. said Catharine B. Strong deceased. are
allowed and limited by order of this court
until and including the first Tuesday of
October, 1905. being the third day of said
month, to present their claims and demands
against said Catharine B. Strong, deceased,
too, the County Court for examination and
allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, that the
claims and demands SO presented will be
examined and adjusted, by this court, at
the office OF the County Judge. at the court
county, on the second Tuesday of October,
1905.
Dated this 18th day of Mar, 1905.
Bv the Court
E. B. GOODSELL. County Judge
Brown & Brennan AttyS. for Estate.
list ms. Mar. 20: last ms. April, 22.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-22

SUMMONS
- State of Wisconsin. Circuit Court,
Grant County.
S, E. Borah. Plaintiff.
VIM. A. Bass and Lulu A Bass, his wife;
Clinton NJ Perry and Lena Perry, his wife;
Defendants.
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of this
summons, exclusive of the day of service
and defend the above entitled action in the
Court aforesaid: and in case of your failure
so to do. judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the com.
upon YOU.
Lowrey & Carthew. Plaintiffs. Attys.
P. O. Address. Lancaster. Grant County
Wisconsin.
First ms. April Is: last ms May 22)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
~ State of Wisconsin, Grant County Court.
SS-In Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of William
Fisher. deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
William Fisher deceased, having been issued
to William Fisher.
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors
of said William Fisher. deceased. are all
lowed and limited by order of this court until
and including the 4th Tuesday of Oct.
1905. being the oath day of said month. to
present their claims and demands against
said William Fisher, deceased, to the county
court for examination and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, that the
claims and demands so presented will be
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
office OF the County Judge, at the court house
the 5th Tuesday of Oct, 1905.
Dated this 18th day of April. 1905.
By the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL, County Judge.
Brown & Brennan. Executors Attorneys.
First ms. April 18th: last ms May 9Th.