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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
GROOM IS Thrown OUT.
Declines TO "Treat'' Sercnadcrs and Is
Badly Hurt.

Washington. md. Aug. Because
Andrew Edwards Wednesday night de-
parted from the social custom which
demands that bridegroom treat"
when he steps into the state of matri-
mony, that benedict today is suffering
from a badly wrenched shoulder a
cash on the head and blackened eye.
Edwards had no cigars for a crowd of
men and boys who charivaried the
couple last night and they forced an
entrance to his house. then threw the
bridegroom out of the door and down
a flight of steps.
The police are seeking the unbidden
guests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
Attack Like Tigers.

In fighting to keep the blood pure the
white corpuscles attack disease germs like
tigers. But often germs multiply so Past
the little fighters are overcome Then
see pimples, boils. eczema, saltrheurn and
sores multiply and strength and appefife
fail This condition demands Electric Bit
ters to regulate stomach liver and KID
neys and to expeI poisons from the blood
They are the best blood purifier" writes
c. T. Budahn, of Tracy Calf IT have
ever found" They make rich. red blood
strong nerves and build UP your health.
Try them. SOC at Campbell Drug CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24

CLAYTON, \. Y. Aug. 24.=TThe From
tenao hotel, Thousand Islands. one of
the finest summer hotels in the
country. caught fire last night and
was partly destroyed. The fire start
ed in the servants quarters and
spread rapidly. In the hotel at the
time We're 140 guests from many
parts of the country. The guests had
ample time to escape at the first
alarm and there was no loss of life.
The hotel is on Round Island, in the
st. Lawrence. The property is val
ued at Sh0O- 0nn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24

Argyle, Mimi, Aug. 24-Eugene
Labine. a Marshall county farmer is
one machine. working day and night
The binder is run with eight horses.
four TO a shift, and headlight is used
at night. throwing the light over the
wheat ahead The night shift of
horses stand the work much better
than those used in the heat of the day.
and Labine predicts night binding will
become the vogue in the northwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
ROBBED; Thrown IN RIVER.
Bridge Builder Rescued from Sandbar
Where He Lodged

Atchison, Kan, Aug. 24-DaviG Reed
er. a bridge builder. was rescued from
q. sandbar near this city Wednesday.
He said that he was slugged, robbed
and then thrown into the Missouri river
from a railroad bridge here. His face
Is lacerated ana one of his ribs is frac-
tured- Reeder's home is in Chillicothe,
Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
MORRIS PLEAsEs NEW YORK.
Eastern Boxing Experts Like Looks of
Ufer's Fighter.

New York. Aug. 24.-Carl Morris,
the Oklahoma white hope" is in New
York today with his retinue of train
ers from Tulsa. Boxing experts here
were much impressed by his appear
ance. He is a typical giant. standing
six feet four inches in his training slip
pers and weighing easily $50 pounds
in his clothes
He is matched for ten round bout
with Fireman jim Flynn in New York
next month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
Trled to RlaclsnaiI His MIG.

Columbia. Mo, Aug 24.-S. J. CAL
lion of this city has confessed that
he himself wrote threatening letters to
his wife in connection with which
Floyd T. Brooks his neighbor, spent
six days in jail, charged with black
mail. according to County Prosecutor
Anderson. It was to keep his wife's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antfseptic powder.
1t relieves painful smarting. tender ner-
vous feet, and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the great
est comfort discovery of the age. Allen $
Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy 1t is a certain relief for sweating,
callouss swollen, tired, aching feet Al
ways use it to Break in New shoes. Try
it TODAY. Sold everywhere, % cents
Don't accept any substitute For FREQ
trial package. address Allen s. OImstead.
lie Roy, N Y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
DIES As SHE PKAYs.
Mrs. Jane Isles Found Dead an Hour
Later.

Troy. Kan. Aug. 24.-Death came to
Mrs Jane Isles. SO years old, a pioneer
settler Of Doniphan county, as she
knelt in prayer Wednesday night at
her bedside. Mrs. Isles had bade the
family goodnight and gone to her own
room. Death is believed to have been
due TO heart disease. Mem bers of the
family found her when they looked in
to see if she was resting comfortably
an hour later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24

SIX months the bOlIs quit,
but my arms, neck and
body broke out with an
itching, burning rash. 1t
would burn and itch, and
come out in pimples like
grains of wheat. I was in
a terrible condition; 1 could
not sleep or rest. Parts of
my flesh were raw, and I
could scarcely bear my
clothes on. 1 could not lie
in bed in any position and
rest. In about a wear the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24

affections, he said, that he wrote the
letters and then accused Brooks of the
writing. Gallon was taken into Gus
today today. He will be given a pre-
liminary hearing tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
FATHER AND son MEET.
Watch Repairer Reunites Family
Parted Since 1865.

Junction City. Kan. Aug. 24.-After
instigating and carrving in a search
that lasted over Il years. William
Lawyer and his son, George LAWYER.
met for the first time here. L was
through J. W. SCOTS assistance that
the relatives were reunited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
Peter e. Emery Is Dead.

Lawrence. Kan. Aug. 24.-Peter E.
Emery of Lawrence is dead at Port
and. Ore. where he was visiting. No
PARTICULARS of the death have been re-
,eived. Mr. Emery vas apparently in
rood health up to the time of his
death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24

Neb.. which is located in the sand hill
country. He also says he has a wife
and two children. The sheriff has
telegraphed to that place for Informal
ton in regard to the case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
cattle sell for $500.

Kansas City Aug. 24.-Two carloads
of beef steers received at the Kansas
City stock yards from Plattsburg, No
brought $500 hundred which, accord
ing to stock yards officials is the high
est price by cents reached at any
market this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
ON MAYORS TRAIL
Mr.. Billiard Receives a Black
Hand Letter.
Mailed in Rome, Warns Him of
Certain Death"
WRITTEN IN LATIN
Addressed Ellis Eminence, May
or of Topeka, Kansas"
Will Be Turned Over to the
Police.
WRITTEN in LATIN

What appears like a "black hand"
possibly it might be
a joke-was received by Mayor Billiard
today. The letter came from Rome,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
SUFFERED AGONY
WITH ITCHING
And Burning. Sores Like BOiIs All
Over Body. Parts of Flesh Raw.
Could Scarcely Bear Clothes On.
Nearly Worn Out When He Tried
Cuticura Remedies and Was Cured.

"About four years ago broke out with
sores on my arms like boils. After two
months they were all over my body, some
coming. and some going away In about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Frank K. Widener. aged 20. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A Widener,
2029 Buchanan street, died at 1925
O'Clock this morning of heart failure
Funeral announcements Will be made
later.
Lottie Wilson. aged 16. colored. died
OF tuberculosis yesterday at her home
at 113 East Twentieth street. The
funeral viii be held from the home at
O'Clock Friday afternoon. Burial in
Mount Auburn cemetery.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Graham Boy Dies on Mexican Battlefield

Albert Edwards, aged twenty, son of
Mrs. w. 1. Short, of Graham, was kill
ed in a battle between the insurgent
and the Mexican federal armies just
over the boundary line from Douglas,
Arizona, on Thursday of last week
Young Edwards, who left this section
on May the End last, had been with the
Mexican insurgent army just seven
weeks when he met his untimely end.
Fourteen other Americans participated
in the battle in which he was killed
Although one of his legs was shot COM
pletely sway the unfortunate lad con-
tinued to fire until two more bullets
pierced his body and ended his earthly
career. His body was recovered by
friends in Douglas, and is now en-
route to Graham, where it will be in
TERED upon arrival Saturday.
The unfortunate lad will be remem-
bered by many of our own people, when
it is recalled that he was chauffeur for
Mr.. w. s. Crockett at the time that
gentleman operated an automobile pas
senger service between this place and
North Tazewell about two years ago.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
News Of Raven.
Raven, Va,

Raven, Va, April 20.
DR.. J. W. Cunningham spent Sunday
at Tazewell.
w. N. Lambert made business trip
to Graham Monday.
Miss Agnes Buckles was a visitor to
Richlands yesterday.
T. H. Lambert was business visitor
to Richlands Saturday.
Edom Counts spent Sunday with reIa-
tives at Cleveland, Va.
Geo. R. Mccall made business trip
to Swords Creek Tuesday.
Miss Callie Mulkey, of Honaker,
spent the week end with Miss Stella
Lambert.
Add Harman and wife spent last
week with relatives and friends at
Cooper, w. Va.
Rev. W. A. Bassett, of Pennington
Gap, Va, is conducting a singing school
in the Union church.
j. R. Atkins, manager for the Vir-
ginia-Tennessee Coal Co., left Tuesday
for Knoxville, Tenn, on business.
Ooha Tribe, No. %, Improved Order
of Red Men, will go to Honaker April
10Th to institute lodge at that place.
Misses Stella Lambert, Pearl Preas,
DR.. j. Il. Moore and r. W. Shreve, jr.,
made pleasure trip to Honaker Sun
day
Harry Williams, book-keeper for the
Raven Red Ash Coal Co., returned yes
terday from two weeks visit with
homefolks near Washington City.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
URSES VIRGIEIA VETERANS TO ATTEND
The Confederate Soldiers Memorial Asso-
ciafiOn viii Also Meet in Little Rock,

Gen. Stith Boiling, of Petersburg.
major general commanding the Virgins
division, in general orders issued a few
days ago, relative to the reunion at Lit
tie Rock, Ark, May 16, II and Is. an
nounces:
"All Camps Of the Virginia Division
will elect and send delegates to the Re
union in the proportion Of one delegate
to every twenty active members, and
one additional delegate for fraction of
ten members, each Camp being entitled
to at least two delegates, provided all
dues to the Association have been paid
to date of the meeting.
"The grneral commanding cannot too
strongly impress upon all the Camps
the Importance of paying their dues.
No delegate can take part in the pro-
ceedings of the meeting unless their
Camps dues are paid before the meet
ing.
"Adjutants of Camps are urged to
forward to Brigade Headquarters list
OF delegates and alternates at the ear
hest date practicable, in order that a
complete roll may be prepared before
the meeting in Little Rock.
Railroad rate for the Reunion will
be the usual reduced rates for round
trip tickets. For any further informa-
ton as to railroad accommodations ap-
ply at your stations. Parties desiring
hotel and boarding house accommoda-
tions will take the matter up with the
General Reunion Committee at Little
Rock.
The general commanding with pleas
ure announces, at the request of its
president, Mr.. w. J. Behan, that the
Confederate Soldiers Memorial Asso-
citation will hold its meeting at the same
time in Little Rock.
THE citizens of Little Rock have
thrown open its doors and invited the
survivors, of the Confederacy to partake
Of their hospitality. The general COM
manding most earnestly requests all old
soldiers of Virginia who can do so to at
tend this Reunion and show our hosts
our appreciation of their hospitality, by
aiding them in making this gathering
of the old vets and their friends a mem
orable occasion.
Division Headquarters will be at the
Capitol Hotel and Virginia Headquar-
ters will be in the old State-House
Building"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Coal Operators Meet in BIuefieId.

The Pocahontas Coal Operators AS
sociation met at the Matz hotel in Blue
field on Tuesday, with many men prom
inent in the coal and coke world in at
tendance, and the meeting bids fair to
eclipse the meeting of the association
which convened in that city two years
ago. The meeting this year is COM
posed of men from New York, Phila-
delphia, Lynchburg and other cities and
states as we'll as from the Pocahontas
field itself. The association represents
millions of dollars which is invested in
the development of the Pocahontas-
Flat Top field, besides many of the op-
orators have large interests in the Tug
and New River fields and are among the
heaviest investors in West Virginia as
well as large stockholders in coal and
other properties in Virginia. In fact
the men who are in Bluefield this week
count for more in the development of
this section than any other element en-
tering the business field. the Norfolk
and Western not excepted.
The Bluefield Telegraph speaking of
the meeting of the association, also re-
fers with pride to the many improve
ments which have taken place since the
meeting of these captains of industry in
that city two years ago, and mentions
many others which are now under way.
all which have come under and attract
ed the notice of these men of vast
wealth, and received much favorable
comment from them.
The Telegraph says further, that the
next two years hence when the opera
tors meet there, they will be able to
ride over macadam roads both east and
west Of the city, and says that bond
issue for good roads all over Mercer
county is being discussed by men in all
walks of life.
In this connection we would like to
suggest that at the next meeting of the
association these gentlemen can also
take their cars at Bluefield for a run to
this place, and before many years 90
right through to Middlesboro, KY, on
good macadam roads and, in all proba-
bility, meet with similar organization
of the Clinchfield operators either here.
at Norton, st. Paul, Big Stone Gap or
some other enterprising little city in the
Clinchfeld.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
Boy Scout Books.

The Boy Scout movement is creating
considerable interest throughout the
country; hardly newspaper or mags-
zine escapes some mention of it; it is
yet In its infancy and literature on the
subject is in great demand. Hurst and
Company, the well-known publishers of
popular-priced books, have issued the
first volume of their boy Scout Sc
ries," by Lieut.. Howard Payson, en-
titled: THE Boy Scouts of The Eagle
PATROL" Whether you are Boy Scout
or not, you viii want this thrilling vol
ume; every wide-awade, healthy boy
should own q copy. Price, including
postage, SO cents, From your book
seller, or mail orders to Hurst & Co.,
295 Broadway, New York.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
RECEIVERS NAMED FOR EMPIRE
COAL LAND CORPORATION
Ihe Corporation Became Financially En-
baTaSsed During the Panic of 1907.

ID. A. w. Skeen, judge of the circuit
court OF Wise county, has appointed A.
Kyle Morrison and H. Hardaway receiv-
ers OF the court for the Empire Coal
Land Corporation. This cooperation has
assets upon the present valuation of
over a million dollars, and it is asserted
tnat the property is worth from three
to five million dollars.
The corporation became financially
embarrassed during the panic of 1907.
and since that time it has been unable
to raise funds to carry out the develop-
ments then under way.
The Empire Coal Land CORPORATION
owns large boundary of coal lands in
Iazewen county, near Richlands. The
coal mines and coking plants are con-
nected with the Norfolk and Western
Railway at Richlands by branch line
about six miles long.
A committee composed of Gen. R A
Ayers, Hon. R. Tate Irvine and Hon.
u b. Slemp was recently appointed bv
the bondholders for the purpose of es-
tablishing and financing the property.
and at the instance of the COMMITTEES
the receivers were applied for and an
pointed by the court.
1t is understood that the committee
has under way large plans for a COM
piete reorganization of the property.
and that the reorganization plans in
clnde ali the creditors of the corpora-
ton, the unsecured creditors as well as
the bondholders.
A. Kyle Morrison, one of the receiv-
ers, is member of the law firm of
irvine d Morrison, at Big Stone Gan.
Va, and was for a number of wears
connected with the legal department of
the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Rail-
way. He is personally interested in the
securities of the Empire Corporation.
and at various times has actively CO.
operated with its financial affairs.
ID. Hardaway. the other receiver. is
one of the best known coal and coke
operators in Southwest Virginia. He
was for number of years in charge of
the largest coal and coke operation in
the Clinch Valley field, that of the Vir-
ginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company, at
Toms Creek, and later was general
manager of the Cranes Nest Coal and
Coke Company in Wise county. For
the last few years he has given his time
exclusively to his own affairs.
NO one seems to know who is back
ing the committee in the reorganiza-
ton, but those interested in the reor-
ganization appear confident and en-
thusiastic over their plans.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
POUNDING MILL NEWS.
Items Gathered by Our Correspondent
About People Down the CIinCb.

Pounding Mill, Va, April 10.
John SturgilI went to Bluefield Sum
day.
Tom Burnett has moved his family to
the Cove.
Mrs. ]. T. Altizer and children are
visiting relatives at Maxwell.
W. S. Whit, of Little River, spent
Sunday with H. W. Christian.
Miss Maggie Hurt and John B. Giles
pie spent Sunday at Wittens Mill.
VIM Robinett, of the N. G.. w. well
force, has been at home for few days.
Miss Julia and Gray Hsger, of Blue
field, spent Sunday with their uncle. F.
E. Myers.
Miss Marguerite Williams, of Rich
lands, spent Sunday with homefolks at
this place.
Charles Christian, who was very sick
the latter part of last week, is much
improved.
Ralfe Gillespie, of the Tazewell High
School, spent from Friday to Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. X.
Gillespie.
The election here yesterday passed off
quietly. The result was 16 majority
against the bond issue. We are glad.
however, that the bond issue carried in
the county, and we are looking forward
with great anticipation for good roads
in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peery Bailey passed
through our town last week from their
home in Baptist Valley to visit relatives
and friends at Richlands. Peery has
decided to stay on the farm this year.
1t will be remembered that he married
Miss Mollie, the second daughter of the
late Hon. James Bandy, of Baptist Val
ley.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.


Mrs. Chapman Peery, of Indian. was
the guest of friends here the latter MARI
of last week.
b. w. Stras attended the funeral of
his nephew, Fred G. St-as. in Roanoke
on last Sunday.
Misses Maude and Sadie Larew. of
Union, W. Va, are the guests of Mrs.
W. &. O'Brien on west Main street.
Rev. S. o. Hall and Geo. w. St. Clair
returned on Friday last from attending
the Abingdon Presbytery in Wytheville.
Mrs. P. D. Johnston entertained ON
last Saturday afternoon. Cards and
dainty Refreshments were the feature
of the afternoon.
Judge and Mrs. S. C. Graham have
both been quite ill for the past week
Miss Alfred, trained nurse from Rich
mond, is with them.
Sam Peery, of Roanoke College, Sa-
lem, and Harvey Harrison, of Massa-
nutten Academy, Woodstock, Va, spent
Easter with their parents here.
Mrs. A. G. Russell, who has been in
the Johnson-Willis hospital in Richmond
for some time, returned to her home
here on Sunday much improved in
health.
Colonel VIM. C. Pendleton returned
Monday from Richmond. he reports
the condition of his daughter. Mrs. G.
M. st. Clair, recently operated on for
appendicitis at the Johnson-Willis hos
pital, much improved.
The Republican county executive
committee will meet here TODAY. Rn-
NOR has it that county chairman. John
I. Barns, will tender his resignatiod and
new chairman be selected. Action
will also be taken relative to calling a
convention to nomins te candidates for
the county Offices to be elected this
fall.
Captain Reese t. Bowen, conductor
on the N. and W. Railway running ont
OF Jaeger, W. Va, made a short visit
here on last Monday. Captain Bowen
was on his way home from Charleston
w. Va, where he had been ATTENDING q
meeting of the Consistory of the Scot
tish Rite Masons of the West Virginia
jurisdiction.
A committee of delegates from Giles
and Bland counties met at Pearisburu
on last Friday and nominated Judge
Martin Williams to succeed himself as .
member Of the House of Delegates from
those two counties. Judge Williams
was placed in nomination by F. M. Rad
ford, of Bland. and the nomination wss
seconded by Prof. James r. Stafford. Of
Giles. The convention was presided
over BY A R. Portsrfeld, of Bland, and
was well attended.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1911-04-20
GIVES WARNING
TO VOTE BUYERS.
Judge Skssn To Start Probe That May Mean
Honest Elections in VITginia---Says 800
Votes Were Bought in Wise Last Year

Wise county may rival the notorious
county of Adams, Ohio, in vote buying
and vote selling, according to Circuit
Judge Fl. A. W. Skeen, of the twenty
fourth judicial circuit, who has Just an
nounced that he intends to stop, at all
hazards, the Wholesale corruption of the
electorate in the three counties of his
district.
In opening court at Wise on Monday
Judge Skeen declared that he had the
very best of reasons for believing that
not less than 800 people sold their votes
in Wise county in the last election and
that Immediately following the Novem-
Der election this year he will personally
empanel grand jury for the special
and express purpose of probing into all
elections as far back as may be deemed
expedient and including the election last
November.
In the last election in the Ninth dis
trict it il matter of common comment
that money was spent as though it had
been water and it was talked that s25
was paid for votes in some counties and
in some instances as high as $50. The
statements of the Democratic and Re-
publican candidates for Congress, which
included their legitimate expenses and
which were sworn 70, showed that thew
together spent about $25, 900 and the
lists contained no statement of any
moneys paid for poll taxes and infiuenc-
ing votes.
Judge Skeen proposes to make it hard
for the men who buy votes in his cir
cult and for those who sell them. He
has publicly stated that he would probe
into the election crookedness and de-
c!ares that he will keep the special
grand jury in session two months, if
necessary, to get the names of the per-
sons who have been selling their votes
and of those who have been buying
them, intimating that the guilty parties
will then be given suitable attention
under the criminal Laws of the State.
There are thousands of voters in the
Ninth district, and for years 1t has been
a matter of the commonest comment
that money has been used freely and
without restraint in elections in the cor
ruption of the electorate.
1t is believed that Judge Skeen's ac-
ton in issuing warning to those guilty
of either buying or selling votes will
have wholesome effect, but it is not
thought that the practice will be stop
ped until there are some convictions, SO
common has it become in recent years.
The election boodlers have conducted
their business in a halfway open man
ner, and that vast sums have been used
In the past is an open secret and one
that will hardly be denied by any one.