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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Her First Christmas pudding.

Once bride, unused to cooking, made an
Xmas pudding rare,
And in weight, at least, no pudding ever
did with 1t compare.
Then the bride unused to cooking bowed
her weary head and cried;
But her cheerful husband whispered: ''Nev-
er mind, my precious bride,
It Is just the thing needed: we will yet
outwit the fatesv'
And he cut It up in segments which he used
as paper weights.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Insight,

Tommy, have you dreamed about
Santa Claus yet?"
"Yes, papa; and he was bow-legged,
just like you."-Chicago News.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Uolidnv TrnnhIen.

what do you intend to get your hus-
band for Christmas gift?"
81 cant make up my mind whether 10
give him lace curtains. a dinner set, new
portieres or drawing-room clock.
Chicago Record.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

opportunity, was it not?" said one of
the gentlemen, regarding her with re-
spectful admiration.
"a little fresh, but 1 can't let my
youth slip from me unimproved," and
smiling she stepped lightly, but with
quiet dignity, into the elevator.
That's a woman in ten thousand"
said the gentleman who had spoken to
Mrs. Peabody.
eyes," said his companion. "'The
worldly Mrs. Peabody as her family
and friends half in jest, half seriously,
call her, is an exceptional woman. Her
son Harry is 40. But years don't count
when a woman is as charming as Mrs.
Peabody. Give me worldly woman Of
the right sort every time. 1t will be
time enough for angels when we reach
the Elysian fields"
You're right. Didn't she look a
picture, though, in that natty bicycle
suit?"
In the meantime Mrs. Peabody had
donned modish house gown and seated
herself in the circling window of her
sitting-room. 1t was one of the hand
soonest Apartments s. n t&res--r1ote1 and its
windows commanded superb view of
water, shore and distant city. AL
though the holidays were near at hand
the first snow was just beginning to
fall in large, far-apart fakes that poised
and futtered in the air as if determined
to finish some eerie game before per-
hitting themselves to sink finally. AS
she took up some gold and green satin
which she was fashioning into gor-
geous sofa cushion, she caught glimpse
of the marvellous picture which wrack-
ing silver-gray clouds, bits of sky, the
water and floating snow were forming
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
The Tcnpfer.

George do not see the mistletoe in
its usual place; what is the matter?
Bess-Papa could not afford It this
year. But am wearing in my hair the
ribbon 1t used to be tied up with.-Up-
to-Date,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

look here, Mr.. Hojack," said Mrs.
Hojack, "I'd like to know why you
asked me what l wanted for Christ
mas present, if you intended to get
something entirely diiferent?"
81 wanted to surprise you, dear" was
Hojack's unsatisfactory reply.-N. y.
Truth
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
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Active agents are now reaping rich
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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Notice..

All persons, whomsoever, are hereby no.
titled and warned not to ride, haul or walk
across or otherwise trespass on my prem
ises, especially those leased to John and
Cosby Bowman; for the law against all
such will be rigidly enforced.
July 81, 1897.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIANS

was scarcely more than child herself,
being but about 10 years of age; but
tradition attaches to her most excellent
Judgment, and q maternal instinct in
calculably strong. Besides did she not
know her boy had been foretold by the
angel? "Thou shalt call His name
Jesus. because He shall save His people
from their SINS" She might not love
Him the more because Of His illustrious
destiny, but her heart could not be
but lifted up In commendable pride at
this reflection, as she gazed for the first
time into His dear, sweet face and His
tiny blue eyes looked wonderingly into
hers. Then the news quickly went
abroad, angels from Heaven bearing
about the tidings of the birth Of their
King. They told the shepherds upon the:
plains of Salem and the wise men of
the east and all of them entered the lit.
tie caravansary Of the village Of Bethle-
hem, and saw the babe and its mother
lying down In the same room where
were the camels and horses and oxen
of strangers, who had come up to
Jerusalem to be taxed. Angels sang
the praises Of the newly born and new
star appeared in the sky. The wise men
brought gifts and laid them at the feet
of the mother.
This was the first Christmas and
Mary was the first person In all the
world to receive Christmas gift, and
hers was infinitely greater in value
than all combined, that have been since
received by all the people who have
lived or died. Her gift, the Christ
child; she honored above all the wom-
en- who have lived or died, in being made
the mother of Him who should "be
called Jesus, because He shall save His
people from their SINS"
The angel song to the shepherds had
for its burden "peace to men of good
will" One could scarcely think of
Christmas that is other than gladstone
and joyous. The clouds may be thick
overhead, while in north countries the
earth may have sheet Of snow, and in
the southlands there may be thunder
and rain. But there are warmth, sun
light and gladness in the heart-the
best place in all the world for them. In
the heart birds sing carol songs of joy;
in the heart flowers bloom, leaves are
out upon the trees and velvety grass
covers the hills.
0, the Christmas tide-Christ's birth
day, day Of ALI days in the calendar.
How hearts glow on this day and warm
each to the other. How strifes and bit
ternesses end, and all cares, from with
out and from within. take on quick
wings apd fly far away. How self is
SWALLOWED in love for those about one,
and AL become, like the Magi who
- Srt gifts that make FssiSs.s.aa;
= 80 donors as well o
o, the Christ daJ.FlIl1
cheer of the family j. Wonls ecgh,.
home-bringiRg and the gladness of
the heart might be in every day of the
year. That, indeed, would be bring
ing down of the New Jerusalem from
Heaven to earth; for then there would
be no more sorrow or tears, and wicked
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
A knowing Bird.

Customer-Are you sure that parrot
is strictly up-to-date?
Dealer-Am I sure? Just listen a
moment.
The Parrot-Hoot, mon, ali dinna ken.
ye're nae sac warm!
Customer-I'll take him at your OWE
price,-N. Y. Journal.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
se-se 90 -9G-SS
MRS. PEABODY'S
60. SOLITAIRES. !
ekkN YES, I have been out
By Antolnetts Van Rossen Wakemau.
S-aa-Se-@e-SG 9@-SG-9@-

ES, I have been out
enjoying what is
probably the last
opportunity of the
season." said Mrs.
P e alb ody a S she
stood in her bicycle
costume, one of a
little group waiting
in the hotel rotun-
da for the elevator.
"Rather a cold
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Disrroportionnte.

To buy these things the lass so jolly
Now to the Christmas mart doth go
A quarters worth of shining holly;
Four dollars worth of mistletoe.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Tbeir ThourbtIesr Cifts.

81 WISH" said the minister's son sad
ly, chat people wouldn't give pa slip
pers for Christmas. IN. Y. World.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Ifr. Kink's preferences.

"Well, Uncle Ebenezer, will you have
turkey or chicken for your Christmas
dinner?" asked Mr.. Gildersleeye OF the
aged negro.
81 prefer chicken. sah," replied Mr..
Rink, who then added, refectively:
"Den none OBJ my neighbors don't keep
turkeys, you KNOWN. Y. World.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
0mnarS.
ItHE CHURCHES.
vsNJMAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Eioe Srvice-First and Third Sun
Of III, month at II a. m. and Sp. m.
Nc Conmunion-First Sunday at II
,dav school every Sunday at $50
party Welcome is extended to all.
REV. w. D. BUCKNER,
Rector.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
MR.. oILGAL's SURPRISE.
1t Was Genuine, and Made His
Christmas Pleasant;

a.GILGAD 6ecasf6
ally took a drop
too much, ! do not
say he usually took
a drop too much
because what he
took usually was
several glasses too
much. And on the
beautiful Christ
mas evening Of
which I am sneak
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Church Services.

m: sunday iad every Sunday at $50 a.
unIl. %p n; 1st and 4th Sundaysat IL a.
: so on y and Sd SUNDAYS at 7:30 p.
IN; B, Y. P. U. every Monday 7:30 p.
m; prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:3O
p. M; Missionary Society ID and 4th Sun
days at 4 p. m. All are invited to attend.
Strangers welcome. w. Z. FOSTER,
Pastor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
PrennrInr for the Dcst.

"There's only one thing that insist
upon" said Miss Elderly as she skipped
airily about the house.
"And what is that?"
81 want mistletoe placed over every
doorway and on every chandelier.
Detroit Free Press.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Episcopal Church South.

8,d P q Up Of God on the LIST and
4t ,1 Sll A. NJ, on the End and
p M wee drawer, Wednesday at 7:90.
NJ ~. School at $50 P. M.
da,' Kpworth League each Mon
Djcb. M 1850, the third Monday
Iitsrmaa,o OF month being devoted to
y most welcome is extended to all.
LAC P. MARTIN, Pastor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
A Husbands PIea.

I ask not gold nor gems. my dear.
Nor robes from Persian chest;
I do not beg q diamond clear
To sparkle on my breast.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

,AcLAIR, ATTORNEY AT LAW
practices in the courts Of Taze
counties and in the Supreme
Wytheville. Particula: at
ction OF claims. Office
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
1T MADE HIM HOT.

Santa Claus-There, confound those
hard-coal burners! I've singed my
whiskers and ruined another suit of
nlnthac -Nhinnnn Intnr Damn
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

CHAPMAN & GILLESPIE ATTORNEYS AT
,ULAW, Tazeweu, Va. Practice in all the courts
NJ Tazewell county and Court of Appeals at
kytheville. J. W. Chapman. A. P. Gillespie.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
n tbe CbrisFHaw

cheer of the family J. Hon,s ecyn,.
home-bringiBg and the gladness of
the heart might be in every day of the
year. That, indeed, would be bring
ing down of the New Jerusalem from
Heaven to earth; for then there would
be no more sorrow or tears, and wicked
ness and sin would end in the land.
WILLIAM RoSSER COBBE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

But from your heart, o. give to me,
Tho short your store Of pelf.
Some wee. small gift-whate'er 1t be-
That can use myself.
-Chicapo Record
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

< GILLESPIE, LAWYERS, Tazewell,
&c; n the courts OF Tazewell and ad-
Sties. Office--Stras building. Edgar
arns Gillespie.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
LAWYERS.

pARNs 4 BARNS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Taze
Dwell, Va. Practice in the courts Of Taxewell
county, Court of Appeals at Wytheville ana the
Federal courts at Abingdon. c. J. Barns, John L.
Barns
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

AToN & CoULLING, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Jewell, Va Practice in the courts OF Taze-
sOunty. S. NJ. B. Couling will continue his
in all the courts of Buchanan county. j..
bon, Wytheville, Va. S. NJ. B. Couling,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
.ECTORN
{ Court.

skson, judge; H. Bane Har-
erms of court-1st Monday
Eonday in August and LIST
mber.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

wnen she was child. She never would
have thought OF wearing anything less
handsome than fine gems, and the
small vacant punctures were an ever
present thorn in the rose of her satisfac-
ton as she viewed herself costumed
and ornamented for the many functions
she was never weary of attending. She
would not have told just how it was
that desiring them so much she had al
ways missed having them, but so it was.
AS she sat stitching she found herself
wondering if possibly the coveted
solitaires might not be among her
Christmas gifts. She had confded to
an intimate friend, with whom Mr.
Peabody invariably consulted when he
gave her pres'nts, how much she want
ed them. Asshe sat sewing and think
ing there cane soft knock at the door
followed by ne announcement:
at is justAnnie, Mrs. Peabody. It's
about Nora IN after comm" she said.
as she came in. cts very bad she is,
mum. The Ioctor says she must have
a operation hat costs dale of money,
have her lestook off or die. Nora says
she Will go > Heaven on the two legs of
her, sbht wn't be livin' wild a stump.
Nors's Esayps are all gone, and Biddie
SulliyaA's 30, and all they have now
is Bidfie's earnin's. Morals mother,
poor o5E dahe can do no more than take
care Of be. I thought, mum, if you
would 9e91ora you could be chance in
JUICE hef tolave her leg cut off,"
Nora paf at one time been Mrs. Pea
body's Savbrite maid, and she did not
hesitate about going to her at once,
although e knew the snow, so beauti-
full as a pal OF her window picture, was
making a most disagreeable slush on
the streets
The herald., 1897-01-03
WHY MR.. CRAWLEY RESIGNED
Couldn't Hold Enough Traffic for the
Southern Pacific
Influence With the Los Angeles Chamber
of Commerce Was Not Sufficient
to Suit Mr.. Huntington

The San Francisco Examiner has the
ley's resignation:
The reason for the unexpected resigna-
ton of John CraWley, assistant general
freight and passenger agent of the
Southern Pacific company at Los An
geles, last Monday. and the appointment
of A. ID. Shepard as his successor, has
been explained. Mr.. Crawley is the vic
tim OF c. p. Huntington's displeasure,
melted by the Toss of business in South
ern California during the past sixteen
months. The Southern Pacific has al
ways experienced difficulty in holding
traffic in Southern California against
the spirited competition of the Santa Fe
on both local and overland business. but
OF late the latter company has been pros
pering beyond ordinary measure.
The enforced resignation of Mr.. Craw-
ley is looked upon by railroad men in
this city as ungrateful treatment of a
faithful official. While they look upon
Mr.. Shepard as a capable man. they do
not think he will meet with any better
success than his predecessor in dividing
business with the Santa Fe.
1t is admitted that the reason for the
Southern Pacific's loss of business in
southern California is attributable to
{. p. Huntington's effort to compel the
government to spend its money on its
so-called ''harbor" at Santa Monica. In
consequence southern shippers and mer-
chants have been directing the eastern
houses from which they make purchases
TO route the latter over the Santa Fe un-
I'll further orders. A Santa Fe official
is authority for the statement that dur-
ing the last fourteen niOnIne tce Soutn-
eFn Pacific has sustained a loss of fully
100000 in freight earnings.
Mr.. Crawiey's friends admit that he
made one blunder when he failed 20 vet
the Los Angeles chamber of commerce
to indorse Santa Monica. as c. P. Hun
tington had instructed him.
His friends say that he was n1isled by
Division Superintendent Muir and other
people in the employ of the company in
Southern California. who thought that
the chamber of commerce would not dare
to disregard Mr.. Huntington's wish. This
was mistaken estimate of the temper
of the business men of Los Angeles. and
1t cost Mr. Crawley lucrative position.
The herald., 1897-01-03
nall amount of money invested is taken

small amount of money invested is taken
into consideration.
Notwithstanding the large immi-
grafton that there has been
to Los Angeles county during
the past couple of years, and the
active demand for land in all sections
of the county, the settler may still pur-
chase good land at reasonable price.
Land adapted to growing grain, root
crops. alfalfa and deciduous fruits may
be mad at from $50 to 500 per acre;
land with water for irrigation, adapted
for all varieties of deciduous fruits, at
from 800 to $500, and first-class citrus
land. with good water right. at from
$3.50 to s400. Even within ten miles of
Los Angeles city. north or south, eX-
cellent land may be purchased. close
to a railroad, and adapted to the growth
of all horticultural products that are
raised here except citrus fruits, for
about S1o0 per acre.
Outside OF the petroleum industry. to
which reference Is made later on, there
have been some interesting and import
ant developments in mining within the
limits of Los Angeles county during
the past two years. Valuable strikes
of gold ore have been made in the north
ern section of the county. where mining
has been carried on for a number of
years, and preparations are being made
to largely increase the facilities for
handling ore up there. There are good
chances for a person who knows some
thing of mining to make strike by
prospecting the mountain ranges that
extend through the county from north
to south. 1t is known that deposits of
many valuable minerals besides gold
and silver exist in these mountains,
among which may be mentioned the
large deposits of fine ore in Pacoima
rapNoO
The herald., 1897-01-03
MINING.
This City Distributing Point for the
Old and New Camps.

One industry that has made a good
jump in the year just past is that of dig
ging precious metals out of the earth.
The mines in Los Angeles. San Diego,
Riverside and San Bernardino counties
have been working right along with
more or less profit. and new and promis-
ing fields have been discovered in San
Bernardino and Kern counties. The
most cons picuous example of new camps
is that Of Randsburg, which is so near
the boundary line as to be claimed also
by San Berrardino county. Randsburg
and its neighboring districts are claim
ing much attention just now, thec1aim
holders having a roseate future before
them. Randsburg has become quite a
town in the past year, with about 1000
inha bitants, two newspapers, a bank
and other commercial conveniences Los
Angeles is the natural entrepot for all
mining supplies for Randsburg and that
entire district and the mining camps of
other regions as well.
Many outfits are equipped in Los An
geles for the mineral sections and much
machinery is built and sold here for the
working of the ore. A smelter and re-
duction works will in the near future
be in operation here.
All that is needed to make Southern
California a great producer of precious
metals is the favorable attention of cap
italists. When capital can be directed
to the development of the camp where
there is so much promise there will be a
mining revival here that will rival the
most prosperous industries in Southern
California.
The herald., 1897-01-03
John v. Farwell

One of til. merchant princes
of the world, said: | was pre-
JUDGED against the Kelley
Treatment, but the inquiries |
have made in London and New
York have wiped out my first
impressions. Another name
has been added to the list Of
public benefactors, and that
name in DR.. Leslie E. Kelley.
The herald., 1897-01-03
BANK CLEARANCES.
A Decrease Shown by a Years Com
parison.

In one respect the universal depres-
sion existing during the presidential
campaign year was felt in Los Angeles,
though not seriously, as in other places.
The comparison of bank clearings for
the year shows decrease, but this is
readily understood by all who have kept
track of financial matters during the
past season of uneasiness that involved
the whole nation. The clearances and
balances for the year 1896, as shown by
months, We're:
The herald., 1897-01-03

Totals .......$ $57 29O, 799 81 S1O.422. 1926. 7e
In 1895 the total exchanges amounted
to S62,123, 6o130, and the balances to $l1,-
Cos 1854.
The herald., 1897-01-03

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quirine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 26c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

only question by which it could be appealed
was the decision as to the lien ON the Oma-
ha bridge. This had been decided against
the government, and on this slim point
would rest any appeal by the government.
At this time should the sale fall it would
mean that the government would have to
pay the first mortgage bonds, which they
had guaranteed and would throw the prop
erty on the hands of the government, and
they would lose all they had expended. AS
stated, the sale is still an auction, and the
government is not compelled to take this
one offer, if any larger one be made. But
the fact that the sale has been known for
a year and that no other syndicate has been
formed to bid on it, shows that there is no
bona fide attempt to do SO.
Next the Central Pacific.
The next move Of the government toward
a final settlement of the whole bond-aided
railroad question, 1T is said, will be the in
st:tution of proceedings against the Cen
trail Pacific road.
The government has contended that this
road is already in default, and therefore
subject to foreclosure, but, in any event.
it is said the road must default on the 1st
of next January.
On the 1st OF the present month the Cen
trail Pacitic's debt to the government ag-
gregated $61, 1924, ,46s, Of which amount $'o,
939,34S is unpaid interest and the remainder
principal. In aid Of this road the govern
ment now has outstanding s19S11 ,120 in
bonds, of which $1O,614,12O falls due on
January 1 next and s9,197,o00 ON January l.,
1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
PROF. PRlTCHETT SELECTED.
Chosen to BE Head of the Coast ant
GeOdetfc SURVEY

Secretary Gage has selected as the sue
cessor of Gen. Duffield, superintendent of
the coast and geodetic survey, Prof Pritch-
EFT OF Washington University, St. Louis
The selection requires the approval of the
President and must be also made the sub
1ect OF nomination to the Senate
1t is said at the Treasury Department that
Professor Pritchett was almost universally
recommended by scientific men. He is
about forty years Old. and for over fifteen
years has been with Washington Cniver-
sity. From 1873 to 1SSo Professor Pritchett
was assistant astronomer at the naval
observatory in this city.
His recommendations say that he has
had some connection with the coast and
geodetic survey for years and has had at
some time or other experience in every
phase of the work in which the bureau is
engaged.
He was in China and Japan for a wear
for the survey conducting experiments to
determine the figure of the earth 1t is
said that many of the determinations of
longitude in recent years have beeu made
by him.
Prof. Prtchett has degrees from Ameri-
can colleges and the degree of doctor of
philosophy from the University of Munich
The resignation of Gen. Dufffeld will be in
the hands of President Mckinley and the
appointment of his successor announced by
November /.