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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
NIGHT ON MOUNT RAINIER.
Melting Snow by the Steam Rising
from the Crater.


from the Crater.
Throwing off the life line, which had
become almost an intolerable burden, l
scaled the pile of bare rocks and gained
the rim of the crater. The great bowl
within was deeply filled with snow, but
the black circle forming its rim could
be distinctly traced. Descending the
inner slope for about hundred feet,
1 found place where steam was hiss
ing from a crevice in the rocks, and
warmed my benumed fingers. Soon my
companions joined me, and we took
refuge in one of the many ca1erns that
the heat of the rocks and of the escap-
ing steam had melted in the lower por-
ton of the snow and ice, partially I'LL
ing the crater. In these weird caverns
one may descend far beyond the light
of day. The white vapors drifting 81
lently through the dimly-lighted pas
sages assume grotesque shapes to sug-
gest to the imaginative visitor that
spirits of the time when Pluto's reign
was supreme there make their homes.
BY melting snow in our tin cups over
the cracks from which steam was issu-
ing, we soon had water enough with
which to prepare tea. In the absence OF
sugarand cream, little alcohol from the
supply brought for fuel was added to
each cup and proved welcome slim
ulant. Making ourselves as com
Portable as possible under the circum-
stances, we passed the night in the cav
ern of ice. There were no lodges broad
enough to lie down on, and we were
forced to stand or crouch against the
hot rocks all night. The floor of our
cavern sloped steeply and led down to
an ugly opening of unknown depth, be-
tween the descending roof of ice and the
rocks. To guard against accidents, the
life line was stretched across the cav
ern and made fast to crags. This proved
wise precaution, as we were able dur
ing the night to walk up and down with
the rope in our hands and avoid the
stiffness and discomfort that comes
from remaining long in one position
Scribner's.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
a MALIGNANT ENgMY.
why the Zee Moth Should De Fought
s..,s sxrith Utmost ViGor.

Why the Dee Moth Should De Fought
ans a.s,syzith Utmost VigOr.
Bees are capable of taking care of
themselves, Under. ordinary circum-
fsfaRSeS Gfgthe colonies are strong, but
if they become weak in numbers and
.ther food supply diminished towards
The starvation point, owing to an un-
favorable season, or for any other
causes the enemies of the little work
ers find access and encroach upon all
that remains. The bee moth is one OF
the enemies most to be dreaded. These
insects may be seen flying about in the
evening and are attracted by the light
of a lamp or candle and may be de-
stroyed to some extent by making
lighted trap. If not carefully guarded
against, they will deposit their eggs in
favorable conditions about the hives
which soon hatch out a brood of worms.
These worms form the pupa or chrysaiis
state, By inclosing themselves in a
silky web which may be found about
the empty combs and the joir:s OF the
hives, ready when the time comes to
again change to the butterfly stage OF
transformation. These insect enemies
of the bee should be destroyed, If pos
sible, whenever any evidence OF their
presence appears.-Farmers' Union.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

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down, weak, nervous, dispirited, tire easily,
wake mornings fatigued, have rheumatism,
neuralgia or headache, in fact, If you are out
of order and lack your old time vim, energy
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GreenS's Neryura blood and nerve remedy. 1t
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pure, rich blood, gives sound sleep, good
digestion and perfect action Of liver and
kidneys. In this way it thoroughly cleanses
the system of all impurities, purifes the blood
and makes you strong and we'll. Use DR..
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medicine, but physicians prescription, the
discovery OF the most successful physician
in curing diseases, DR.. Greene OF 30 West l4th
ST., New York City, and hence must Of ne
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Greene can be consulted free, personally or by
letter, in regard to any case. Nothing TO pay
for consultation, examination or advice, and
the low price of his wonderful health-giying
medicines places sure cure in reach Of every
body. Call upon or write DR.. Greene II you
ara sick. DR.. Greenes Cathartic Pills are the
sure cure for biliousness and constipation, the
perfected result Of DR.. Greenes long years OF
practical experience, small, sugar coated, easy
to take. certain and pleasant to act.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
THE POULTRY BUSINESS.
Points to BE Considered by Those
About to Enter Ii.

Points to BE Considered by Those
About to Enter Ii.
Many claims have been made in favor
of poultry-raisers which have done
harm by inducing inexperienced per-
sons to venture into the poultry bust
ress under the delusion that they can
surely make a competency even if fail
ure ensues in every other enterprise.
Careful reflection should convince the
most enthusiastic individuals that ii is
impossible to realize much that is he'd
out invitingly. With the sum of few
hundred dollars, or as much rs thou
sand, it is proposed to engage in the
poultry business. The question is con-
sidered and discussed as to the profits
to expect. Comparing the business
with any other it-can be noticed that
there is no occupation that would not
be considered very profitable with Il
profit of 20 per cent, or even one-half
that percentage. TO realize 5000 year
on an investment of 81 900, therefore,
is to secure in the poultry business
something that is difficult to obtain in
any other direction, yet many who in
vest $1,000 in poultry and the neces-
sary buildings are not satisfied unless
they can make a sum nearly equal to
the capital employed. One cause OF
much expectation is the fact that fowls
multiply rapidly, and will naturally in
crease, which is true; but it requires
the loss of year for the chicks to
reach maturity, while the expense is
occurring all the time. The sum Of
$1,000 would not pay for the buildings
and fowls necessary to start with 500
hens, and the profit will not amount.
to one dollar hen for the whole num-
Der. Right here it may be urged that
one can, by doing the work himself,
make $500 a year on a capital of $1,000,
but it will not be profit, as the labor
must be paid for, whether it is per-
formed by the investor or by employ
ing some one to assist. That, however,
is the bright side of the business. II
a person can invest his money so as
to give himself employment it will be
a great point gained, but only the most
experienced poultrymen have succeed
ed in keeping 500 hens. On the farms
where the farmers are already estabi
lished they can, by utilizing their la
Dor in winter, make poultry pay well
on their investment, but all who may
engage in the business will find that as
soon as the labor is hired the profits viii
not exceed those derived from some
other pursuits.-Farm and Fireside.
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SANITARY BOOSTING PLAN

ming UP to the top o' roosts it is easy
for the fowls to reach the roosts. The
plan is a good one and it can only be
obtained by having it this height, for
proper drop. a flock so kept will be
more healthy, as improper ventilation
with foul roosts is often the cause of
sickness, to say nothing of the vermin
that droppings very often attract to a
flock while roosting. The drop boards
are inches wider than theroosts. Some
of the birds will manage to roost on the
side rail to which the roosting sticks
are fastened. This house will accom-
modate GO fowls, and us many as S.
fowls have been confined in it, yet the
smaller number is really the best. The
house is lined inside with tar paper.
The fowls have no runs about the build
ing. In fair weather they have access
to fields about the house; in fact, they
go where they please. w. Caughey,
in Farm and !lome
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
THE NOTING PERIOD.
Time of the Year When Hens Re-
quire Close Attention.

Time of the Year When Hens Re-
quire Close Attention.
The greatest care must be taken to
keep fowls in good condition during
the melting season. 1t is drain on
their vital powers to furnish the ma
terial for a full coat of new feathers.
There is apt to be laxity of attention
10 their feeding during this period on
account of their cessation OF laying,
when in fact there should be more care
taken. 1t is a good plan to select all
the fowls that it is desired to winter or
keep for breeding, and market the ball
ance. This will cut down the expense
of the molting season. Hens which will
mott early, if they are in good condi-
ton and comfortably housed, will near
" always make the best winter lay
ers, while the later molters will rarely
lay until spring. These latter should
have place where they can keep warm
and dry, and be given an abundance of
nutritious food.
The period of melting may be short.
ened by careful attention and supply
OF food rich in muscle, bone and feath-
er-forming materials rather than fat
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
MUSICAL MEXICO.
A Land That Has Many Good Mtlt-
49, d 3 .}'>.ie tnry Bands.

-s
- ( - tnry Bands.
One doesanot have to travel far or
stay long IN Mexico to discover that 1t
is quite as much a musical country as
any other in the world, says Lippin-
colts. Even the stay-at-home Ameri-
cans a dozen or SO years ago fancied
that they had made this discovery,
when Mexican military bands and typi-
cal orchestras began to tour" the
United States, astonishing as we'll as
delighting the crowds they attracted
everywhere. But the truth is. the
American stay-at-homes, with all their
admiration for the music the MeXicans
brought to them, gained scarcely any
idea of how far the Mexicans were to be
classed as musical people. They sup
posed, very naturally, that the famous
til regiment band and the typical or
chestra comprised all, or about all, that
Mexico had to send abroad; that they
fully represented the music Of their
country; and that they were probably
considered prodigies in the land whence
they came. Such impressions are
quickly dispelled in Mexico.
Extraordinarily concerts in the 70
Gallo, the Alameda and the Paseo, in the
capital, doinot suffer in the least when
the Mexican: war department grants
one of the military bands, even the
best of them. leave of absence for a
tour in the United States. And as for
the other cities of the republic, even
such comparatively isolated towns as
Jalapa. Puebla, Oaxaca. Toluca. Chi
huahua. Morelia and Guadalajara. each
has at least one military band that
would be likely to carry off the honors
in any competition with the military
hands of America
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
sunltrg aud gees,
POULTRY IN WINTER.
n the Quarters Here Described
Fowls Will Thrive Nicely.

In the Quarters Here Described
Fowls VIII Thrive Nicely.
A house that is admirably suited for
poultry and is constructed both within
and without for usefulness as we'll as
oeauty, although entirely free from
elaboration, is shown in the two Illus
trations portrayed herewith, hence it
IS adapted 10 the needs of farmers and
fanciers alike. The building is 20 by IA
feet, 10 feet high in front and feet in
The rear. The lower side faces the
south, there being glass sash IL feet
long to admit plenty of light. The
roof is covered. with tarred felt roof
paper, the sides, ends and floor being
built of matched siding. Under the
house is 3-foot space we'll provided
with dust. The roost is 20 feet long,
extending from one end of the house
10 the other. 1t is eHa feet from the
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

making foods. Always provide pure,
fresh water and keep the quarters
clean. Wheat, oats, linseed meal, bone
meal, meat scraps and fresh ground
ZONES make better food at this time
than corn or anything that may be
considered fattening ration. While
it may not be best to feed the chickens
all they will eat, in nearly all cases lib
eral feeding and the, supplying of u
good variety will be found the most
desirable thing to do. The hers need
to take sufficient exercise to be healthy.
Feather.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
poIIYs pANpER UP.
Unframed at Sight of an Offensive Bird
n Visitor Wore. on Her Hat.

n Visitor Wore. on Her Hat.
A bridal couple, who put in several
days recently taking in the sights of
the capital, enjoyed themselves i'm
mensely until the day preceding their
departure. It then occurred to the
bride that she had not called upon
Dear Fanny" who had been her
chum during her days at the seminary.
Now, Fanny was still enjoying single
blessedness, and this may have had
something to do with the anxiety of
the bride to call upon her maiden chum.
George demurred feebly, but at last
consented to pay formal call. The
bride dressed herself in fetching
gown and placed upon her saucy head
a Partisan dream in the way of hati
The hat was one of those indescribable
creations of the milliner's art, mass
of flowers with bird or two partially
concealed in the foliage, SO to speak.
The pair went gayly forth, and in a
hotel coupe were soon at the door Of
Fanny's residence. Their cards were
taken and they were ushered into the
drawing-room: While waiting the
coming of her friend, the BRIDES atten-
ton was attracted to a Large cage con-
tanning q splendid parrot. She CHR
ruped cooingly to the imprisoned bird,
and wished she might take him out OF
his cage and caress him. George re-
marked that he looked tame enough,
and suggested the opening Of the door
of the cage Suiting- action with the
word he opened the door, and the re-
leased bird calmly walked forth, and
strutted about, blinking his beady eyes
knowingly. The bride, with usual
calls of Poll, pretty poll" coaxed the
bird toward her, and poll proceeded to
climb up the rounds of the chair upon
which the lady was sitting, and perched
herself upon the arm of the chair. The
parrot uttered cultural cries of Polly,
polly" this word seemingly comprising
her entire vocabulary.
The bird accepted the caresses, and,
apparently, all was serene; but, with
out an instant's warning, she uttered a
scream of rage and flew at the lady's
headgear, alighting fairly thereon,
and then for few minutes the air was
filed with flying feathers and bits of
flowers, while the atmosphere was frac-
tured by screams from the bride and
discordant cries from the parrot.
George attempted to come to the res
cue, and had his face badly scratched
for his pains. The lady finally shook
the bird loose from the flower garden
she was wearing upon her hat and
made one wild dash for the front door,
followed closely by the bridegroom.
Once on the pavement they became
somewhat composed and determined
to return to their hotel to repair dam
ages. They did not larry long enough
to see "Dear Fanny"
The sudden wrath of the bird was
caused, George thought upon reflection
during caIiner moments, by the
fact that amid the flowers in his wife's
hat there nestled stuffed Caroline
}parrdkeeS which the parrot took to be
ansels Nse rival, and proceeded forth
l,withr t9Idemolish. The bride is now
a thorough convert to the teachings of
the Audubon society," Washington
I5oas4 sshiSs "a ~
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
Goldfish and HOLSTERS.

Goldfish is at the same price as 81
years ago. But even at this price the
fishermen of to-day are much better off
than their predecessors of 40 years ago,
because food, clothing and all the nee
essaries of life are now from 80 to so
per cent. cheaper than 81 years since.
Take the articles of -four, butter, sugar,
Tea, these are 40 per cent. cheaper
now than 40 years ago. Clothing of
all kinds is 80 to 40 per cent. cheaper.
Luxuries and comforts once beyond the
reach of the fishermen are now within
their means. There is another very i'm
portant consideration favorable to the
fishermen of to-day. Thirty years ago
the lobster fishery was unknown; now
it is worth 100000 annually, and the
price is steadily rising.-Montreal Ga
Zette.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
SOUND TRAVELS IN BELTS.

Why Locomotive Whistles Are Some
times Not Heard at Crossings.
An important point was brought out
at an inquiry into the death of some
members of a coaching party who were
killed by locomotive which dashed
into the coach at a crossing in Long Is
land. 1t was sought to determine
whether or not warning signal had
been given by the engineer on the APP
proach of the train to the crossing.
The burden of evidence went to show
that no such signal had been heard.
On behalf of the railway company it
was urged that sound often travelled
in belts, and that n person in its i'm
mediate vicinity might be out of it's
line of travel, while at much greater
distance it could be distinctly heard.
In confederation a singular incident
was described that took place on the
Central Vermont railway some time
ago. One of the division superintend-
ents of the received repeated complaints
that certain crossing the prescribed
signals from the locomotive were omit
ted. The engineers all protested that
they had never neglected their duty.
Finally the superintendent determined
to get his own evidence, and privily
stationing himself in suitable posi-
ton he saw locomotive approach and
pass without whistling or ringing the
bell. On the locomotive, however, there
happened to be one of the railroad de-
tectives, who had made up his mind
to look into the matter for himself,
and who actually blew the whistle and
rang the bell with his own hands.
When the superintendent returned to
write the discharge of the guilty en-
gineer he was confronted with the evil
dence of the detective. To end the mat
ter, they both went to the spot and
found that from certain point they
could see the puff of steam at the whis-
tie and the bell in motion, but heard no
sound from either. An expert who was
called in recommended the removal OF
a piece of forest. This was carried out
and the signals became audible at the
crossing.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
Glover Makes Hens Lay.

Clover contains more mineral matter
han grain. and the hens will relish it
highly. If the flock is confined in yards,
live finely cut clover, or place sods in
he yards for them topick. Bulky food
of great advantage to poultry. as it
erves to assist digestion and promotes
,ealth. Variety can be best secured by
he use of green food, and not only the
caves. hut the seeds are relisbd. If
ass grain is given, and more bulky
God. the hens that do not now lay will
non begin to supply their quota.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
selling Ilggb Mt Home.

Farmers should never ship eggs until
they have first endeavored, to get bet
Ter prices for them nearer hime. II
they would retail their eggs and seek
customers. large sum would be add
I'd to the receipts from poultry. Fresh
,ggs are always salable, for every fam
i!y must al times have them. 1t fire.
uuently happens, when eggs are scarce,
that one farmer must buy them from
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

Mulliner, this woman (who was my
mother) did accept the throne from
Victoria. I was then taken away and
said to be dead or lost, and was placed
with the family of Mulliner, of Bolton,
whose wife did have a son child which
was taken to Windsor castle. This was
done secretly and without the mothers
knowledge. After the French war,
about 1872, the present queen returned
to the throne."-N. Y. Journal.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

ground and is feet wide, being built
like a ladder and placed at the north
end OF the building. Under this roost
are placed the drop boards, being slant
ed sufficiently to cause the drofpings
10 roll down into box at the bottom.
In this way there is no trouble in keep
ing the house free from bad odor, as
The droppings each day are removed
from each box and the boards resanded
after doing So know of no simpler
and better plan to adopt in a laying
house. In house of this size, it is bet
ter to have four boxes and slant
ing boards under the roosts. | do not
lhink many breeders approve of high
roosts, but with a board ladder run
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
Almost to the exclusion of all others. Try
Prepared only by C. I. Hood s. Co., Lowell Mas
-, are the only pills to taxi
Hoods Pills with Hoods sarsaparllla-

that the top Of the marble column, 555
feet high, moves four inches to the
north on very hot, clear day. At
night the monument returns to the per-
pendicular. The extraordinary power
of the suns heat is we'll illustrated by
its effect on the monument. The mar
BILE column weighs 1,72O tons.
Scientists say that the monument is
not injured in the least by its little
Journey in the world" but this is due
to the fact that it is built of many
pieces of marble. The obelisk in Cen
trail park, which is single block of
stone, deviates more than the Washing
ton monument. The Bunker Hill mon
nment, which is only half as tall as
the Washington monument, moves
about two inches from the perpendicu-
lar. Iron buildings are affected no less
than those of marble. The dome of the
capitol at Washington moves from the
south and west, away from the sum-
uer sum-. Y. Sun.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

uother. and in every village and town
sill be found those who prefer to buy
rom the farmer than from the deal
cr.-Journal of Agriculture.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11

feet like those. without breaking our
engagement, am convinced that there
can't be any doubt about your loving
me when am old"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
The Triumph of Surgery.

DR.. Butch-Well, this was great OPP
Grafton.
Prof. CuBt-Did the patient survive?
"Oh, no. he died; but we found out
several things we didn't know before!"
lie Knew.
Papa, what is monocycle"
"What? A boy of your size don't
know what a monocycle is?"
mo. I know what bicycle and a
tricycle. and quad is, but what is
Eronocycle?"
why, it's the name Of the machine,
of course"
what do they call it that for?"
Because it is made in Mono county,
of course. Don't you study geog-
raphy ?"-San Francisco Post.
A man is a philosopher if he can
pretend TO turn his fool mistakes to
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
An ,in,,nown Tongue.

:, = tJJos5bbnny-Pa. what does it mean by
midtown tongue?"
- fanItis the tongue Of a silent wom-
n;shiyison. BY the way, you needn't
tell your mother told Won that.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-11
DOCTORS HAD GIVEN HER
A Convincing Letter From One of
Pinkham's Admirers.

No look fresh and fair who suffering from ds
ent of the womb 1t is ridiculous to suppose that such diff
be cured by artificial support like pessary.
Artificial supports make for they take away