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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30
R. T. LowNDEs
Big Department Store.

D. 4 ~
The business enterprise, prosperity and
solidity of a city are IN very large
measure Indicated by the extent and
character of its commercial houses. The
great retail houses Of the country, with
their co-reIativc branches of trade, have
exercised a powerful influence upon the
wlfare of the communities in which they
are situated, and in Clnrksburg the old,
wealthy and successful establishment of
R. 4. Lowndes has become familiar by
trade and reputation in all sections of
the surrounding country. 1t has been one
of the great factors in the progress of
the retail interests of that locality since
June 1st, during which time the cf-
ficiency of the services rendered has won
substantial recognition and preference.
The stocks offered comprise fresh and
pure drugs, druggists sundries, toilet ar
ticies, perfumes, patent medicines, cigars,
etc Within the next few days this phar-
macy will be removed one block west,
to the corner of Fifth and Clark streets,
which is now being fitted up and fur
nished in conformity with the hates.
ftcas in store fixtures and arrangement
The stock in all departments will be ma
terially increased and the facilities for
conducting business viii be better in ey-
cry respect. Mr.. Fred NJ. Grant, tho
manager, is practical prescriptionlst
and a graduate of the Ada College of
Pharmacy in Ohio. The words "as good
as ARE not used in his establishment, for
no substitutes are allowed, nor are repre-
sentations made that are not warranted
by facts and experience. AS a result OF
this policy, he is winning the confidence
and recognition of the medical fraternity
who must ut all times receive reliable CO.
operation in the filing Of their prescr,p-
lions.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-10-30

always present, which are so essential
to the maintaining of high STANDARD.
The Excelsior Betting Company, besides
supplying local trade, ship TO all points
in the surrounding territory. The pro-
prietors are Stephen A. Lewis and Wal
ter E. Stathers, whose enterptising ef-
forts are easily descernable in the amount
of business done, and the pronounced
excellence of their productions IS noted
in the steadily growing demand and IN.
creasing preference for them. = &
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
THRIFTY, NOT PATRIOTIC!
An Auction in Hong-Kong shows
That This Il the Nature OF
John Chlnaman.

An auction sale in Shanghai Of some
spoils from the imperial palace at
Peking shows that there is no mania
for curios in the Celestial empire. The
account is from "The North China
Herald" and tael is equivalent to 90
cents or SO, according to the price OF
silver.
"The imperial sedan chair used by
the emperor on his way to the Tenn
pie of Heaven was one of many curios
offered. Appeals to the patriotism of
the Chinese purchasers brought a
price of IL taels only. A set of beauti-
full drawings, said to have been made
by the members of the imperial fam
ily with their finger nails, found a
purchaser at 80 taels, while so taels
was Forthcoming for an elaborate
square of imperial embroidery in gold.
The same amount was asked for a
small bloodstone vase, and also for a
larger one in cloisonne, dating from
the Ching Tab dynasty.
Beautiful embroidered imperial
robes and skirts averaged from 30 to
so taels apiece. Among the numerous
losses offered, the largest, a massive
brass image, was sold for so taels; As
taels secured a magnificent tiger skin,
while a couple of leopards, so far from
rivaling their cousin in value, were
knocked down for two taels apiece.
Historical interest as well as intrinsic
beauty brought seven taels each for
four porcelain plates belonging to the
Chingaloong dynasty. Other imperial
relics included white jade seal and
q brass cup of the Cobb dynasty, each
of which realized ten taels."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.

The Tazewell Telephone Exchange has
gotten into trouble with number of its
subscribers. A few days ago 1t sent out
notices that it would advance its charges,
and also requiring patrons to sign con-
tracts for years service. These con-
ditions were not agreeable to many OF the
subscribers. and quite a number gave
notice that they would not accept the
proposed terms. They also notified the
Exchange to remove their phones. This
was followed by movement to organize
a mutual telephone company, and more
than half the necessary number have sub
scribed to the stock of the new company.
1t is unfortunate that such situation has
arisen and it is to be hoped that the mat
ter will yet be settled to the satisfaction
Of all parties.
The case of Pocahontas Light and Water
Company vs. James S. Browning, which
is pending in the Supreme Court OF
Appeals of West Virginia, is set for hear
ing on the 2nd of February. The appeal
was taken from the circuit court of Mer'
Ger county on a permanent injunction
granted by Judge Sanders to restrain the
Light and Water Company from keeping
It's pipes on the land of Browning, near
Pocahontas. The controversy was COM
menced about two years ago and found
It's way simultaneously into the courts Of
Virginia and West Virginia. Judge
Jackson decided the questions raised
lirectly opposite to the way they
we're decided by Judge Sanders in
West Virginia. If Browning wins II
he Supreme Court of West Virginia be
will have attained his object. He is repre-
'ented by Messrs. Henry & Graham anC
Chapman & Gillespie, while the Light anC
Water Company is represented by The
Messrs. May and D. II. Smith.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22

Pliny says that the vapor of plants
was used to cure diseases, and he espe-
cially mentioned that in some in
stances It was inhaled through tube,
in the same manner as tobacco is now
smoked. 1.-THE smoke Of dried colts
foot and roots, inhaled through a tube
or reed" he says, is considered an ad-
mirable cure for a cough. 1t is neces-
sary, however, 20 take a sup OF wine
every time the smoke is inhaled"
From these and other passages 1T II
evident that in ancient times certain
barbarous races inhaled vapor, and
that in some instances pipes were
used.
A curious fact, by the way, says the
New York Times, is that many OF
the ancient pipes found in Ireland are
very small, and there is a popular be-
lief that they have never been smoked
except by fairies. If the ancientDanes
or Milesians ever smoked them, they
must have used something much
stronger than tobacco, as otherwise
they would have been obliged to I'LL
them several times in succession in or
der to get comfortable smoke.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
Babies Never Get seanfck.

"Babies never get seasick. I have
carried thousands of them in my
time" said an American line steward,
"and in rough weather 1 have seen
their fathers, mothers, brothers and
sisters keel over like soldiers before
q cannon-ball; but not so with tAe
babies. Whether it be rough or smooth
at sea, baby is always an excellent
sailor-rosy, jolly and with the appe-
tite of horse. Do you know the ex-
PLANTATION of this singular fact? It is
simple as the fact is strange. Ba-
bies don't get seasick because they are
accustomed to the rocking of the
cradle. That movement is much like
the rocking of ship. A baby aboard
ship, therefore, is merely a baby in
an unusually big cradle, and there is
nothing odd to him about the rocking,
for it is what he has Been accustomed
to all his life."-Philadelphia Record.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22

To Thos. T. q. Harris:-You are hereby
notified that two lots of land, situated in
the county of Tazewell, Virginia, in
Maiden Spring District, in the town Of
Rchlands, designated as lots Nos. 4 and 5,
in section 6, "Plan Az of said town Of
Rchlands, were sold, on the 18th day OF
December, 1895, for delinquent taxes,
evies, interest and costs to the Common
wealth of Virginia, and application for the
purchase thereof has been filed in this of
fee; and it appearing from the records in
this office that you are interested in said
lands, you are further notified to appear in
four months from the date of this notice
and do what may be necessary to protect
your interests
Given under my hand this 10Th day
of January, 1908.
T. E. George, Clerk of Tazewell County
Court.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
DID THE ANCIENTS SMOKER
ArchaeoIoEists Assert Excavati ons Of
Queer Pipes Are Proof That
They Did.

In England, Ireland, Germany, Swift
zerland and France old pipes made OF
clay, wood and metal, have frequently
been found and they closely resemble
modern pipes.
Certain archaeologists have now
come forward to claim that the an
clients must have smoked, as the exist
ence of the old pipes cannot be ex-
planned on any other theory. Some OF
the pipes, they point out, date back to
the Roman and Merovingian epochs,
and, so far as can be discovered, ell
are apparently genuine.
In several old authors, they say, pas
sages can be found which prove clear
ly that certain ancient peoples were
accustomed to inhale the vapor OF
plants, both for the purpose Of becom-
ing exhilarated and Of curing certain
diseases. Herodotus says that the in
habitants of the great islands OF the
Araxes, which is supposed to be the
modern Volga, "were wont to throw
piles of fruit on fire and then to in
hale the vapor, with the result that
they became as drunk as ever the
Greeks became after drinking wine,
and the more fruit they threw on the
fire the more drunk they became.
Pomponius Mela, the Roman geog-
rapher tells a somewhat similar story
about certain Thracian tribes. They
knew nothing about wine, he says, but
when they Toasted they threw seeds
on a fire, and the vapor which arose
made them just as lively as though
they had become drunk with wine. A
work, attributed to Plutarch, further
says that these seeds were obtained
from a grass which grew beside the
rivers of Thrace. -.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
Washington County
Real Estate Agency.
OFFICE AT EMORY, We
H. s. Scott, Secretary,
P. A. Scott, Agent.

No. IL Farm of 283 acres for dals7-
$50 per acre.
No. FL Farm of S24 acres for sale
$50 per acre.
No. 81 Farm of 100 acres for sale, a:
So 900.
No. farm of los acles, nice, new
home, orchard and outbuildngs, S28 per
acre, and in good neighborhood.
No. 5.--Choice farm and beautiful
home, large orchard and barns, $50 acres,
on public road. R. f. D. of mail and
phone connection. Price $780,.
No.6i.-Nice River Farm of 2O3 &C. es.
good home, orchard and outbuildings,
near mill, postofice, school,, and can be
made No. stock farm. Price s., 400.
No. Farm of $50 acres, one-hal
cleared, one.half timber, 5 tobacco barns
comfortable home and outbuildings. Prize
81, $50. A good tobacco farm.
No. 800 acres in bluegrass region,
small home and outbuildings, orchard, &c.
Price 81 800.
All acres of above can be sold together
and make No. stock farm.
No. 300 acres River Farm and all
sorts of comforts and fine grass and grain
farm-S45 per acre.
Good homes, orchard and outbuiidings
on all of these farms.
Several other farms as desirable as any
of the above, which are kept from adyer-
Users column.
Write me, and l viii! serve -
fully. saA
PA. SCOTT.
Emory, Va
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
R. C.CHAPMAN
THE BIC STORE.
Notice Of Sale Of Valuable Property

By virtue of deed of trust dated the
18th day of July, 1891, executed to r. T..
Higgi botham, Trustee, by Dennis How
cry, / will, on the 2lst day of February,
1908, at the front door of Tazewell Court
house, sell for cash to the highest bidder,
at public auction, all that certain tract,
piece or parcel of land lying and being in
Tazewell county, in Thompson's Valley,
on the Maiden Spring Fork of Clinch
River, and containing 227 acres, said land
having been conveyed to the said Dennis
Howery in three separate conyeyances as
follows, to.wit: First conveyance from
James and Archibald Thompson, second
conveyance from II. S. Bowen and third
conveyance from James Thompson, Sr.,
and being the same land which was con-
veyed by the said Dennis Howery to the
undersigned Trustee by said deed of the
18th day of July, 1891.
Said land will be suld to satisfy a balance
due Patton j. Brown on a bond secured
by said deed for the payment of 81, 1880
dated the said 18th day of July, 1891, and
due at three years from date, and bearing
interest from date. Said bond subject to
the following credits: March 18th, 1898,
$13.47; August Dist, 1895, $250.00,
X. I. HIGGINBOTHAM,
day of sale Trustee.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
Africa Reduced to n Diet of
jam and Monkey.

During the South African war, says
London Tit-Bits, our soldiers have
had some very queer meals, such as
mealie cobs straight, jappatties cooked
with dublin, horse flesh, mule steaks,
etc., but the most curious meal have
ever eaten was down on the Portu-
guese border while on the march
with Gen. Butler.
Any soldier who was with Gen.
Butler at Lydenburg will remember
that after the occupation of that
place we were short of rations, and
had it not been for the guides (who
were instrumental in finding a cache
in the mountains) we should have
Jared badly indeed.
About three days after we had oc-
cupied Lydenburg I was told of
with my troop to escort a convoy
to Nieel Spruit "a small station on
the Portuguese border, about 20
miles distant) to bring back rations
and forage. On the way down we
met many natives, who, as usual,
clamored for some small trihes, such
as matches, etc. Having nothing else
but my rations, which consisted of
four biscuits, and one tin of beef, l
gave them away, thinking that I
should be able to get plenty at the
end of the journey, but I was to be
disappointed, and found to my sor-
row that the convoy was to be for
age and tobacco only, as the rations
had not arrived. Of course, 1 was
left without food, which was an aw-
full predicament to be placed in, es-
pecially as we had two days jour
ney in front of us, for, though it
only took one day to go down, it
takes longer to return with the
wagons loaded.
On the journey down (being on the
right flank I noticed lots of mon
keys and troops of balloons, who ran
off as we approached, chattering and
granting, into the woods. Suddenly
it struck me, why not shoot one of
these monkeys? I have heard Of
people eating them in some parts Of
the world, so why not me? I must
tell you that the men, like myself,
had been foolish enough to give
their rations away, and so were
placed in the same situation as my
self, so I suggested that we should
shoot a monkey, to which they
agreed. Well, we soon shot one, a
big fellow, and it was pitiful to see
the others, who, instead of running
away (as we thought they would,
gathered round the dead creature
and cried like human beings, but az
we came up, they made off, jabber-
ing and crying out piteously.
We carried the monkey to our
bivouac, and soon had it skinned. We
then made a fire, there being plenty
Of wood about, and in about an hours
time Mr.. Monkey was ready for din
ner, frizzling and cracking like a
sucking pig. I have tasted a good
many dishes in all parts of the globe,
but this one took the cake; for, to
our dismay, we had not got one bis
cult among the lot of US, the only
thing we had being a tin of jam, so
that there was nothing else to do
but sit down and make the best OF
it. I must say that it was not bad
at all, and I think most of US made
a hearty meal, but should not care
to eat it too often, and don't think
I shall forget in hurry the time I
Toasted on jam and monkey.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
Community in n Crater.

In the interior of the extinct crater
Aso San, about 30 miles from the city
of Kumanmeto, in Japan, 10000 people
live and prosper. The vertical wall
of the crater is 500 feet high. The in
habitants rarely make journey into
the outer world, but form almost
little nation by themSelVeS.-London
News.
In his capacity as high priest the
Chinese emperor has to offer at least
4e sacrifices to different gods in the
course of a year. AS to each sacri-
fee is dedicated one or more holt
days, which must be passed by him
in complete solitude, his time is pref
ty well taken up.-London Mail,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22

ToJ. ]. Riddick:--You are hereby noti-
fed that two lots of land situated in the
in the County of Tazewell, Virginia, in
Maiden Spring District, in the town Of
Richlands, designated as lots Nos. II and
Is, in section 80, "Plan C' Of said town Of
Rchlands, were sold on the 21st day Of
November, 1893, for delinquent taxes,
levies, interest and coets to the Common
wealth Of Virginia; and application for
the purchase thereof has been filed in this
office, and it appearing from the records
in this office that you are interested in said
lands. you are further notified to appear
in four months from the date of this
notice and do what may be necessary to
protect your interests.
Given under my hand this 1911 day Of
January, 1903.
7. f. George,
Clerk of Tazewell County Court.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
To NJ. II. Berger.

10 Nj. II. berger'
You are hereby notified that lot No. As
section 81, as the same appear on a map
of lots of the town of Graham, Tazewel
County Virginia, by the Graham Land
and Improvement Co. of record in the
clerk g office of the county court of Taze-
well county Va, and which said lot Is
located in the said town IN the clear Fork
District, of the said county, was sold on
the 10th day of December 1898, for de-
lnquent taxes, levies, interest and costs,
to the commonwealth of Virginia, and ap-
plication for the purchase thereofha been
filed in this office; and it appearing from
the records in this Office that you are in
terested in the said lot of land, you are
hereby further notified to appear in four
months from the date of this notice and
do what may be necessary to protect your
interest.
Given under my hand this the 9th day
of December, 1902.
I. E. GEORGE, Clerk of
Tazewell County Court,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22

When your doctor writes
you a prescription and
you go to get it filled, you
may not be able to tell
what the prescription
calls for. You will natur-
ally go to a druggist that
you believe in, for if you
90 to a careless place and
get a few grains of strych-
nine in place of quinine,
''you won't want your
money back"
Be as particular about
your fire insurance writer.
Come to an agency that
has the Reputation Of
giving a man GOOD IN
SURANCE whether he
knowns it or not, and
you'll be sure Of getting
"your money back"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22

When a farmer sows his
oats one day he don't ex-
pect to 60 out and harvest
his crop the next. When
afarmer's son goes to the
city and sows his wild oats,
he don't often raise a full
crop the next minute. 1t
often happens in the case
of the farmers oats or
his sons oats that the
farmer has to raise money
on his expected crop, and
has to make a mote" OF it.
1t takes time to get results
from anything, and the bet
ter the sowing is done the
better the harvest be. We've
been sowing seed for the
past three years. We've
sown GOOD seed on GOOD
ground. We've sown good
seed by writing fire insur-
ance policies signed by the
presidents Of Americas and
England's strongest COM
panies. Let us write your
next policy
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
Notice to tn Public.

hereby notify all persons that my
lands in the county of Tazewell on the
border of the town Of Graham are posted
and persons 'are hereby warned not tc
walk, drive, fish, hunt or otherwise tres
pass in any manner on said lands under
penalty of prosecution.
Sept. 8, 1902. JOHN P. CAMERON.
9-1l-3m.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
N 0 TIC E.

All persons are hereby notified and
warned not to hunt, fish, ride, or drive
stock across, or otherwise trespass Oh my
premises, situated on head waters LOT
Clinch River in Tazewell County, Va.
VIM. II. KELLY.
Sept. 10Th, 1901. I'm.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
1O-2.o2. G. A. MARTIN.
Notice.

The copartner-ship heretofore existing
and doing business under the firm name
of the Coffee House has, by mutual con-
sent, been this day dissolved. All parties
holding claims against or Indebted to the
said Coffee House are requested to call
upon J. W. Moss who is authorized to
settle all,
]. w. Moss.
w. S. HoGE.
]. Nj. Coffee,
Tazewell Va. Jan. 1st, 1908.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunlne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure E. w. Groves signature is on each
box 25c.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
Notice..

All persons whomsoever are hereby no
titled and warned not to hunt, fish, ride
walk, drive stock across. or otherwise tres
pass on my premises, for the law against
all such will be rigidly enforced.
If Samuel T. Heninger.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
TO OUR FRIENDS IN TAzEWELL

surrounding Counties e otlo rroo ond
,,r1,D ,oeo lords w
worth dollar asked Tor tnen we o
We Wyh Bland Pulaski
Counties that are NO In every
situated in the beautiful Roanoke alley Al
these are highly improved and convenient to Chu hes schools
Wheat and
been listed with o SALE ana VII
garding same
Very truly
StraS-WaItOn Company,
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
FOR RENT OR FOR SAL E

FOR HEN Oh FOH - HL E
Brick store house on Main Street
26 feet wide by 75t feet deep, 2
good basement rooms. 6 rooms
above, with water closet attached
Side street by basement rooms.
12.11-4t. o. e. Hopkins.
TazeweII, Va
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
Wood for Sale.

l am having a large quantity OF
wood cut in stove, heater and
regular four foot lengths which l
will sell by the load, or in guam
titles. Will deliver it to pur-
chaser or sell on the ground.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
TOVISIT THE BIG
ST RE TIL S

Much is doing in the
several departments-price
cutting being the chief
motive power.
On The Remnant Counters
Are dless, waist and skirt
lengths of all wool cheviots,
suitings, serges, cashmers,
venetians and cloths all
marked for quick selling
for acknowledgements Of
suitings in black and colors,
dress lengths for CSC, $1.25
and $1.50 each. These be-
long to the 40c, 60c. and Toe
per yard families.
Sl.UO SILKS Al bye PGr 70,
This is a bargain lot worthy
of the attention Of the "hard
toplease' purchasers. Many
patterns of dark and light
colored silk-waist lengths.
Blacks in fancy weaves of
taffetta and satin, dress,
skirt and waist lengths.
Big lot Of fancy and black
silks for dress trimmings, all
priced at SOC the yard.
CHINA SILKS 35C Per Yard
Here are a few very choice
pieces, suitable for waists
and trimmings.
LESS Is Per Cent
A reduction Of % per cent.
is made on all ready-to wear
garments. This brings $40
suits down to $3.50, $500
to $40.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-01-22
A CURIOUS MEAL.

Sept. 10Th, 1901