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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
DU CHAILLU's FIST GORILLA.
flying Beast Advanced Upon the
Famous Explorer.

The recent death Of Paul du Chaillu
has brought back TO the minds Of
many readers his delightful books of
travel and adventure This expert
enced world-Uo,tcr vas so familiar
with the woods and wild animals that
he must himself have forgotten that
there had been q time when he had
not known gorillas hi3 first encoun-
ter with one he describes in "Expiora-
tons and Adventures in Equatorial
Africa"
IAN immense gorilla advanced sud
denly out OF the woods. straight for us,
and gave vent, as he came up, to a ter
rible howl OF rase, as much as TO say:
I am tired Of being pursued, and will
face you
1T was lone male-&e kind which
is always the most icro,.jGs.. This fei-
low made the woods rcsomd with his
roar which is an aUlui sound, re-
sembling the mutteg.ng Of distant
thunder lie was about 20 yards off
when we FIRST sac him Twas about
TO take aim and bring him down where
he stood, when my mos. tru5ted man,
Malaoncn, stopped nc. saying in
whisper: Not time yet
I'VE stood in silence, gun in hand.
The gorilla looked at us for a minute
or so. thcx beat his breast with his
gigantic arms-and what arms he hadi
then gave another howl Of defiance
and advanced upon us row horrible
he looked
"'Nof yet Whispered Malaoneu.
Again the gorilla made an advance
upon us. Now he was not - yards
off. His facetvas distorted with rage;
his huge teeth were orcGrd against
each ether, so that We could hear the
sound; the skin of tho forehead was
drawn forward and Eack rapidly. max
ing his hair move up and down, and
giving 1endish expression to his
hideous face. Again he roared.
sound which shook the woods like
thunder II seemed as if I could feel
tho earth trembling under my feet.
The beast. looking Us in the eye and
beating his breast advanced again.
"Dont fire too soon said Malao-
nen. If You don't kill him he will kill
you
This time he came within eight
yards Of us before he stopped. 7 was
breathing fast with excitement as l
watched the huge creature. Nalaonen
only said: Steady as the gorilla
came up When he stopped Malaonen
said:
Now
And before the beast could utter
the ro7r FOR which he was opening his
mouth throo musket balls were in his
body. Ita fell dead almost without a
struggle"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
UNLUCKY ROYAL NAMES.
That of Peter Has Been Particularly
Conspicuous for bringing
Misfortune.

The Christian name of Peter has never
been fashionable among royalties This
country has never had monarch bap-
TIED as Peter, and in other countries the
Peters have been unlucky, says the Lon
don Chronicle Peter, or PEDRO l., en-
peror of Brazil, abdicated after an un-
easy. reign, and his son. Pedro H.. was
driven to Europe by a revolution, and
died In Paris in 1891 Pedro, the Cruel
Of CASTLE and Leon. was slain b. his
brother in single combat Peter the
Great. Of Russia. was guilty of frightful
excuses; his grandson, Peter H., reign
al only three years, and died ofsmallpOX
at the age Of -. Peter III was de-
throned and strangled by cOnspirators
Peter l., Of Servia. has already brutal
massacre behind MIN John is another
name avoided By royalties We had
only one John, and the experience was
unhappy IN Scotland such was the pop
ular repugnance TO the name that when
the son of Robert II assembled the
throne he changed his name from John
10 Robert Few Of the Jameses died in
their beds. and the alteration to Charles
was not a successful experiment. Ed
ward, George, William and Henry have.
on the whole, been fortunate names for
our sOyereigns to bear.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
GEOGRAPHICAL FRIENDSHIPS.
on Being Located I'm the Same
NeighbOrhOOd.

A true friend, of course, is one
whose bodily presence. agreeable
though it be, is not essential to the
continuance of the relation, says the
Weeks Progress. Such one we meet
after a ten years separation with as
little awkwardness as If we had parted
yesterday. We need not even write
to each other, except as we desire to
know the facts of daily progress or
retrOgresslon and satisfy our pride in
the others achievements or express
our verbal sympathy over his disap-
pointments. Such friendships are few,
one or two for every man or woman
who is capable of deep feeling, and
that is usually all. But there is
larger minor grade of friendships that
are based upon propinquity. The man
we chun with because we go to the
same college, or travel with on the
same train or boat, or stop with atthe
same hotel, or sit near in the same
office, or chat with at the same club be-
longs TO this geographical class. Some
one of him may become deeper
friend, but as a rule our relation with
him depends entirely upon certain
common interests, business, social or
intellectual, and does not extend be-
yond the qualification or the desire TO
talk to or merely be some one who will
not jar That desire, truly, is the foun-
datlon of all the common human in
terrelations; without it, social rela-
tons would be purely sporadic.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
AMERICANS NOT ECONOMICAL
Such Is the Opinion Of Il French Jour-
DaIist Recently a Visitor in
This Country.

There is no country in the world
where people are less economical and
work harder than in the United
States"
This is the proposition laid down by
Jules Huret, the Paris journalist, who
has been seeing Yankeeland through
French eyes, reports the Chicago In
ter Ocean.
I'm France" he writes, "one sees all
over the streets the sign, Repairing
done here" In the United States they
do no repairs. When clothes, shoes or
furniture have served their time they
are thrown away Machines ten years
old are sold for old iron, houses are
torn down to make room for more
modern ones
he notes the wide use Of silk in
America among all classes, and re-
MARKS the privileges granted by the
United States to the silk manufactur-
ers. their exemption from taxes for
certain number of years, etc.
France, he says, would do well to en-
ulate this example and not permit her.
self to be distressed, even in her silks,
by this marvellous young country.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
SHERIFF SAVED The DAY.
In Order to Prevent BlOOdshed He
Was Compelled to Do S0aAe
Killing.

Opie Read, the novelist, was telling
Of his experience as a journalist in
Kentucky some years ago, says the
New York World
There was a good deal of news" he
said "such as shootings and knifngs,
but this news was not regarded as i'm
portant and little attention was paid
to it. | remember once when a local
feud broke out atresh, when members
OF the opposing sides met at the coun-
t. seat
There were hot words, a blow was
struck, and weapons were drawn,
when the sheriff intarfered. He loudly
announced that he would not tolerate
any violence, ordered the parties to
separate. and when his orders were
not obeyed he began shooting.
Il forget whether he killed eight or
nine, but l know that in describing
the incident in my paper | commended
the sheriff for his prompt action and
bravery, and added the paragraph:
There is no doubt but for the prompt
action OF the sheriff there would have
been hloodshed. "
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

BAPTIST CHURCH.-Sunday Scnool
every Sunday $3.50 a. N. Preaching mrs.
and third SUNDAYS, Ii q. m. and p H.
ID. A. Glenn, pastor.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Su n y
School every Sunday at 9;30a m. Preach,
ing first and third Sundays Up. M, secoho
and fourth Sundays II a. IN. ChfisVlau
Endeavor every Friday at p. IN. H. T.
Elmore, pastor
METHODIST CHURCH, Main Street
Sunday school every Sunday at 9:50 ID
"Litue Workers" juvenile Missionary
every second Sunday 8 p. IN. Freachlng
first and third Sundays II a. M, SECOND
and fourth Sundays Up. m.
NORTH TAZEWELL CHURCH.
Sunday School every Sunday at III a. m
Preaching first and third Sundays l. p. NJ 3
second end fourth Sundays Il 3. H.
PRAYER meeting every Friday p. ID. H.
A. Kelly, pastor.
Union PRAYER SE3VICE.-EyerY
"Wednesday evening p. m, altTnat!n2
between tire Baptist, Christian and McV
odist Churches.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-SmdS'y
School every Sunday at $50 Il. m. Preach
inc second, third and fourth Sundays =, al
II. m and 7 p. n. Preaching fifth
Sundays at II A.. m. Prayermeetlng every
Wednesday evening p. M
PRESBYTERIAN, BURNES GAN
DEN . Preaching on first Sunday at / a.
m. and p. m. S. 0. Hall, pastor
%ZlWELL PREACHERS COUNCIL
Every Monday al p. NJ
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
CIVIC FLAG OF LONDON.
Significance of the Signs and Devices
Upon It's FOlds-A Wat Tyler
Tradition.

When the familiar red and white nag
OF the city of London waves over Brus-
sels-the mayor of that town having eN-
Dressed a wish to see it floating proudly
beside his own-ths good people OF the
Belgian capital will no doubt be consid-
erably puzzled to know what meaning
attaches to its markings, and especially
to one. woven in redsin the top left-hand
corner. We refer to the dagger as 1t
is generally called-the presence OF
which, by the way, very few OF those
who we're either born or live within the
sound of Bow BSlls can explain. 9SSle
might go so far as to state that the
strangely employed weapon had some
thing to do with Wat Tyler" but even
they would be incorrect, although it
must be admitted that they have been
most consistently misled'on the point,
says the Pail Mall Gazette.
The flag is a reproduction Of the shield
which occupies the center Of the city
arms and it has been commonly Ire
leved that the dagger was added to
the red cross by Richard II. "in COM
Ynemoration of Wat Tyler's instruction
and the death of the rebel in Smithfield
by the hand of the valiant mayor. " The
belief in this tradition has no doubt
been fostered by an inscription still to
be found on a statue of Sir William
Walworth, preserved on the staircase at
Fishmonger's Hall It runs:
Brave Walworth, Knight, Lord Mayor, vt
Slew
Rebeliious Tyler in his Alarmes.
The King. therefore. did give in lieu
The dagger to the Cityes armes.
Yin the 4th Year of Richard H., Ammo Dom
I'M 1881.
But contrOveTting facts are more stub
born than even the brave knights blade,
and the dagger is, forsooth, no dagger at
all, butaa representation OF a Short sword
emblematical of st. Paul, thetpatron
saint of.the corporation. This view has
been supported by careful examination
of an interesting series of bosses still
existing in theeastern crypt at Guildhall.
Riley are of early date, and among them
are representations of the shield and
dagger. while one bears two swords
crossed saltirewise, which is taken as
another emblem associated with the
apostle. In addition to these there is
a historical fact which puts all Ques-
tons as to Wat Tyler's connection
with the dagger beyond doubt The
new zeal upon which the perfectly
craven shield" appeared (and which
would have taken at least four months
to design and engraved was brought
in by the mayor on April II, 1881, or
two months before the death of Wat
Tyler, which occurred on June Is in
the same year.
Mr. Arthur Charles FoX-Davies, the
well-known author of Public Arms"
also says the Wat Tyler story Is a
fine piece of fiction" but adds that
even this "wild legend" was surpassed
by the fury with which anti-popery fa-
naticsettacked Sir Stuart Knill on one
occasion in the belief that he had
placed a st. Peters cross upon the
city arms They were so short-sighted,
says the author, that they mistook the
sword for a cross turned the wrong
way up.
Those quaint people, the heralds, de-
scribe the flag as Argent, a cross
gules in the first quarter, a sword in
pale, point upward, of the last"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
SELECTING 4 WATERMELON
There area Number of Way, Eat Tho
One ~ Snid to De Better
Thnn Any.

Cooa, sound watermolons, not
r.. az. kept in a shady place, will keep
t. O. TOUR weeis. Aeay attempts
a.. . o... inside 10 Lctp ,ltm all winter,
b.. 90. rus- preserYers lave not made
mu.4 al success Of it, says the New
Yor. L-rdd.
Tas f-cle az the cr-at freight piers IS
busy ole V''a o c1icooi "@' .FmeloAS
to-, lH Nl|s OF ,.e "''l'"i Is con
fr.."e ..-o~s ire dear r. ara - "ha'-
ever Ao"f lA iie cay or IL. 90 may ue'
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
Modern Athletic Training.

The trainer Of generation ago would
simply have stood aghast at the sweets
and other savQry fOodstuffs eaten by
your modern rowing or running col
Iegian. Yet it may be doubted if the
physique either Of the individual athlete
Or of the nation ever stood at higher
General standard of fitness" One per-
.inent fact with regard to training is
that both past tradition and present
practice condemn with emphat& voice
the use of tobacco and alcohol and other
indulgences to which healthy man
wonderful animal that he ISIS unhap-
ply prone So long as the main princi-
pies of temperance plain living and
abundant exercise are carefully applied
% the man in training, so long will the
~esHts be likely to succeed. Every hu-
man being living under reasonably
GOOD conditions Of environment ought
to be, like the healthy schoolbOy, al
ways in a state of training. Medical
Press
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
NEW DIAMOND CUTTING.
"Twentieth Century" Method In
creases BrilIiaEcy of Gems
Fully 100 Per Cent.

The most important news in quarter
of a century for all lovers of diamonds
is the announcement of the marvellous
new twentieth century cutting" The
new metlrod of preparing diamonds, it
is confidently predicted by many experts,
will revolutionize the diamond trade,
says the New York Herald. The discov-
cry makes it possible to increase the
brillianey of diamonds, size for size
fully 100 per cent. 1t makes stones ap-
pear much larger than after any other
cutting, and renders them equally bril-
liant viewed from any angle. Despite
an immense amount of experimenting
by diamond experts the world over go
effective cutting had been discovered
since 1875, when the present brilliant
form was introduced The twentieth
century cutting" is the discovery Of
Daniel c. Townsend, a New York dia-
mond expert.
The average layman in diamond mat
ters can have no conception of the diff
culties involved in such work. 1t was
necessary not only to be perfectly ia
miliar with che properties Of diamonds,
but to have an expert knowledge of tie
laws of optics, besides practical work
ing knowledge of the diamond cutters
trade. Every phase of the work was
extremely expensive. After a cutting
had been devised and each facet had
been designed with its relation to every
other facet, the cutting was first exc
cuted in glass Only the most expert
cutters could be intrIsted with the
work After the glass model had been
completed the cutting would be tried on
an actual diamond. 1t was necessary to
use a fairly large diamond in order to
test properly the work. The stones used
for these experiments-and there were
many of them-were worth about 81 900
each
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
SIIghtIx Confused.

What nonsense that man talks" ~
marked Senator Sorghum as the de-
parting visitor closed the door.
What did he say?'
Something about profit being with
out honor somewhere or other. I want
10 go on record as saying that there
isn't a country in the map where a profit
Is not held ia high esteem. Washing
ton Star.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
Dcnfh Rnh IncrenSe.

There is one physician to each coo in
habitants in the United States-in
cities it is one Is 500 Death and in
crease Of population make room for
about S.o00 new doctors a year, but the
1876 medical schools are turning out
over 5CC0 Il year, making surplus OF
1900
fut one pounc ol sugar and one quart
Of water into saucepan, boil until a
thick strip forms, remove from fire and
add juice Of three large lemons, one
guar; red raspberry juice and freeze.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
Veal Outlets with Herus.

FIR II outlets melt one tablespoon
of butter il q pan; when hot put in cut
lets seasoned with salt, pepper and a
few grains of mace. Turn them often
for about five minutes. Then sprinkle
with a mixture of one tablespoonful Of
mushrooms, six sage leaves, and two OF
mint and pS ch each of thyme and sum
mer savory, all chopped finely. Let them
brown slightly. turn and sprinkle the
other side, and when done remove TO a
hot platter, adding teasDoonfui OF
lemon juice and garnishine with slices
of lemon.-American Tribune.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27

One cup rolled oats scalded with two
cups boiling water let stand till luke
warm. then add one yeast cake in one
cun warm water, one-half cup molasses,
one teaspoon salt, five cups wheat
aour It should be as stiff as can be
stirred with spoon. Let rise, then dip
into two bread pans and let It riss
again. Bake in a moderately hot
oven for an hour and a half-Farm
and Home.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
PinennnIe Commits.

Pare a nice ripe pineapple and cut
into slices quarter of an inch thick.
With a small round cutter take out the
core. Make strip of graduated sugar
and water ard when Gear let simmer
gently for half an hour, then pour over
the slices of pineapple and let stand for
nearly "a hours. Then drain the slices,
strain the strip and boil down until
quite thick Arrange in the center Of
glass dish and pour the strap over them.
-Washtaof4a-. -
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
PROPER CARVING OF FOWLS.
Illustration Of the scripturaI Method
by n Monk for His
Hostess.

a scrptural method Of carving fowls
v-arr in secular company was claimed
b. witty mc-il,, who, having been asked
to carve one day, said: "lnasmuch as
yon demand it, 7 will carve the fowl ac-
corciag to biblical principles" YES"
exclaimed the hostess, "act according to
TIE scriptures"
Tho theolocian therefore began the
carving. relates the Chicago Daily News
The baron was rendered the head of the
fowl the baroness the neck. the two
dapehters a wing apiece, and the two
SOILS a first joint, the monk retaining
tko remainder. According to what in
depreciation 90 you make such a di-
vision?' inquired the host Of his confess
or. as he regarded the monks heapng
Plate and - econt portions doled out to
the family. From an Interpretation Of
my own" replied the monk AS the
master Of your house the head belongs
to YOU by right; the baroness. being
most near 10 you should receive the
noc' which is the nearest 10 the head
in tho wings the Young pirls will reccg-
nize 2 symbol Of their mobile thoughts.
that dv from one desire to another: as
TO the young Gar0re. The drrmsticls
they have received will remind them
ttet they ere responsible for supporting
vow houro. as tho legs Of the capon sup
pot the bird itoe'f"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
AI1er Enc UUror.

But" they suggested, you have
hung your hammock in the sun instead
Of in the shade"
"Of course" answered the man from
the city. q can't be here longer than a
week, and no one would believe I'd had
~ alt;ns ct all if ! did not 60 back to
;.s ci;g Nth a real Scod -. en- I've
&C.. 70 x. = ia Z barry. ''-Chicago Pos.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
The FIonr EnrreI.

Keep a -four barrel elevated at least
two inches from the floor on a rack to
allow a current of fresh air TO pass I'M
der it and prevent dampness collecting
at The bottom. DO not allow any gro
cries or provisions with strong ocor
near the -four barrel. Nothing absorb5
odor more certainly than -four.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
stuffed Squash.

Pare a rather small squash, cut off
one aad, and remove the seeds. Let it
lie in salt water for one hour. Make a
filing of finely chopped cooked chicken
or veal, and fine dry bread crumbs, US
ing one cup Of the latter to two cups Of
the former, although half these guam
titles will be sufficient unless the squash
is a large one. Season with salt, pepper,
minced parsley, and a little minced
onion Add one tablespoon melted but
ter and the well beaten yolk of an egg.
Mix we'll together and fill into the
squash, put on the end cut off, and put
with a lump of butter and half cup of
hot water in a baking dish. Cover close
ly and bake one hour. Add more water
if needed. Serve with cream sauce
Farm and Home
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
49, 49, -
w G ak
E-TGarfS

Are due 10 indigestion. Ninety-nine Of every
one hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember when it was simple ndiges-
ton. II is scientific fact that all cases Of
heart disease, not organic. are not only
raceabls 10. but are the direct result OF indI-
gestion. All food taken into the stomach
which fails Of perfect digestion ferments and
swells the stomach, putting it up against the
heart. This interferes with the action Of
the heart, and in the course Of time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr.. D. Kauble. Of Nevada. o.. says: had stomach
trouble and was in bad state as had heart trouble
with it. took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for about four
months and it cured me.
Kodol Digests What You Eat
and relieves the stomach Of all nervous
strain and the heart of all pressure.
Bottles only. Sl.oo Size holding IN times tho trial
size, which sells for 50c
Prepared by E. o. DEWITT & co., CHICAGO
For sale by +. l.. Smont, plop aid
Wluen's Mill. Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
scenery TT.

Brakeman-But don't you think that
81. 25 a day is rather small pay for IS
sours' work on a freight train?
Superintendent-Bu you forget that
we charge nothing for travelling Let's
see; you ride something like 200 miles
daily asd it doesn't cost you penny
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
Costly Coronation Robe.

The coronation robe presented to the
empress of Russia was of fur. 1t
weighed only 16 ounces, yet was worth
&1,200, or Els per ounce
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27
FAzEWE[[ co. DIRECTORY.
Circuit Court.

Robert G. Jackson, judge; II. Bane har'
man, clerk. Terms of court-lst Monoay
in April, 4th Nor day in August and ISL
Monday in December,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-08-27

BAPTIST CHURCH.-Sunday School
every Sunday $3.50 a. N. Preaching mrs.
and third SUNDAYS, Il a, m. and p H.
ID. A. Glenn, pastor.
The daily tribune., 1903-03-04
TO RENT

ITO RENT-Nice large airy rorms IN tho
/ Brooks house, electric light and privilege
OF bath. inquire at premises of F. j. Rincaide.
eh3-hS
The daily tribune., 1903-03-04
WHAT'S THE REMEDY
Humane Society Would Prevent
Starvation of Cattle.

The Colorado Humane society is
at loss for remedy for most ex
tensive and deplorable condition of
affairs involving the sufferings OF
dumb brutes. In other words, how
can thousands of cattle be saved from
the awful agonies of slow starvation
aud freezing on the open range?
Thousands of cattle, dead or dying
in the snow on the plains, can be
seen from every railroad Throughout
the range country. To the north the
death rate is terrible. Extending
farther south than has any other bliz-
zard for many years, the series of
storms of the last two weeks has
wrought havoc among the herds.
Trainmen arriving from the east re-
port six to twenty inches of snow to
the Kansas line. One train crew Oh
the Missouri Pacific road counted more
than 900 dead cattle between the
Kansas line and Pueblo Rock Island
trainmen estimate similar number
lying within sight of that line.
Humane persons shudder at the
thought of what must be the condi-
tions over the hundreds of square
miles of open range not visible from
the railroads. Who knows the slight.
est bit of the terrible slow death by
starvation in boundless waste OF
snow? Who can tell of the agonies
of one lone COW, weak and hungry,
wandering about the prairie with
nothing but binding sheet of snow
extending in every direction to the
horizon, dotted here and there with
other starving or dead cattle and feast
ing wolves?
Somebody is to blame who? How
can the evil be remedied p Denver
Post