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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-01
Resolve

To make something OF yourself. 10 at
tain higher position than you now hold.
Start the new year right. A good busi-
ness education Is the foundation OF sue
cess. Secure a substantial and practical
training in advanced accounting. stem.
ography and typewriting.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
TEACH BIRDS FOR LIVING.
Dwsllers in English Towers Who
Make a Business II Tutoring
Songsters.

There are thousands Of working men
and other lovers Of singing birds who
have only limited time In which to look
after their pets, and to the aid Of such as
these comes the bird tutor, the man who
day by day superintends the education
OF the songsters that are to trill, so de
lightfully on special occasions, says
London Tit-Bits.
La general, the bird tutor lives within
easy distance CT some great wood or
forest. With number OF cages so slung
about him that he can carry such tally
OF birds as seems incredible to the non
expert, the tutor proceeds to the chosen
ground. AS a rule he very well knows
the likely spots whore certain species
are to be found. He gets one OF his small
cages and puts It with its occupant at a
spot where 1t ca, listen TO the singing
OF free bird OF its own species, and
then he retires and does the Same thing
with another Of his charges. The bird
tutor. In fact. goes straight to nature.
for he knows that no creature on earth
can teach bird to sing SO well as can
one of its own species.
Some of these bird tutors succeed in
much greater degree than 90 others, and
they are proportion2tely in request fol
the training OF birds for singing contest
purposes. Few amongst the general
public know how many Of these contests
there are. or realize how enthusiastic are
the owners Of the birds and how val
liable. in 4 snail way. are the prizes.
In the East end Of London these con-
tests are usually held once a week dur
Ing a certain season, the most eYtraya-
CANT prices beipg quoted when a prize
bird changes ownership.
But even the Londoners are equaled
In enthusiasm by the dwellers In certain
provincial towns-HUddersfe in
Yorkshire. for instance. where dozens
of contests take place every week.
where a clever bird tutor IS paid. and
where a EGO prize list is quite common.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
PERFECT WOMAN IN JAPAN.
She Must Be In Every Particular ODE
dent to Both Husband
and Parents.

In the Madame, Gala J. Harrison
relates the following Japanese folk
tale as Illustrating the native ideal OF
perfect womanho0d:
Kesa Allied the eighteen require
ments of . beautiful woman. More
over. she was peerless In character a.
well Before her and her lovsr-hus-
band, Wataru, life seemingly stretched
long, happy road. Unfortunately
they fell In debt to Morito, neigh
boring samurai, whose evil eye fell
upon Kesa and he coveted her with
all his soul. He wished Kesa for his
wife, but while Wataru lived this could
not be with honor But an enemy's
life was but 4 small hindranee-one
stroke Of the keen sAmurAi's sword
and Kesa could be free. So, Morite
reasoned and pressed this plan upon
Kesa's old mother. who in turn plead
ed with her daughter. till Kesa found
herself between two fires. dial versus
conjugal love and duty.
At last after bitter weeping she con-
Sented and plans were LAID. On = Ger
tain night Wataru would return from
q journey and after his bath would
lie down on his own pallet amoag the
sleeping ones in the family hall.
Morito could eaGily find him. for his
hair would be wet from the bath. \
On the appointed night Merito crspt
through the hall, lit only By the
andon's dim light. He found WatAru's
place; his hair was wet and his face
muffled In the covering. Hastily he
spread down 4 napkin By the pillow,
then with one Bharp, swift stroke OF
his sword severed the sleeper's head.
Gathering 1t up in the napkin he fed.
There was no pursuit. and when he
had gained his own room In safety he
sat down to Eloat over his prize AS
he turned the head 70 get = good view
the sight froze him with horror. for II
was the sweet piteous face OF Kesa.
She had sent her husband far from
harm, cut on her hair and prepared It
to initiate his and meekly lay down to
die that she might be true to both ties
dying, she fulfilled her duties as a
filial daughter and 4 faithful wife. In
those stern and cruel times many
women had done excellently, but
Kesa outshone them all.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
Officers,
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Su n y
School every Sunday at 9:S0a, IN. Preach,
inc first and third Sundays Up. M, second
and fourth Sundays IL =. IN. Christian
Endeavor every Friday at p IN. X. T.
Gilmore, pastor.
METHODIST CHURCH, Main street.
Sunday School every Sunday at $3.50 a. w.
"IittIe Workers Juvenile MISSIONARY
every second Sundays p. m. Preaching
frst and third Sundays IL a. M, second
and fourth Sundays p. M, NTH suh-
DAYS IL a. m. and Z p. m.
NORTH TAZEWELL CHURCH
Sunday School every Sunday ut 10 g. IN.
Preaching first and third Sundays Z. p. M,
second and fourth Sundays ii a. m.
PRAYER meeting every Friday p. m. T.
J. Eskridge, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHI URCH.-Sunday
School every Sunday at $50 y. m. Preach
ing second, third and fourth Sundays at
IL a. m. and 7. p. IN. Preaching NTH
Sundays at ii a. m. Prayermeetlng every
Wednesday evening p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN, BURKE'S GAR
DEN.-Preaching on first Sunday at ii g.
m. and 4 p. m. S. o. Hall, pastor:
TAZEWELL PREACHERS COUNCIL
Every Monday at 2 p. m.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
IMPORTANCE OF SUNSHINE.
Does Much to Tighten the Spirits and
Keep the Whole System
IN Order.

In the great majority OF cases low
spirits are the outcome OF lowered VI
tally, aRd this very often comes from
an unsupported cause-llVing In sun
less rooms, says the Washington STAR
Most people only half realize how
important sunshine Is for health, and
many take = considerable amount Of
trouble to exclude 1t By blinds and
curtains, for fear that 1t should do a
little damage by fading chair or car
pet. or some other article which Is not
of half so much Importance to them as
their health and cheerfulness. Some
people never value anything unless
they have had to pay for It II sun
shine could only be had in bottles and
was as costly as champagne, there
would be great fuss to get 1t.
Live on the sunny side Of tho
street, where the doctor never comes"
is one 81 the sayings, which, though
q little exaggerated, contains = very
important kernel Of truth.
Light. color and beauty arc all
things that exert a powerful influence
on the spirits. Darkness is depressing
so 10 dirt, dinginess and uHiness.
Bright eolors seldom cost more than
dingy ones, yet for one room painted
white, or canary, or buttsrcup-colored,
you will find ten decorated" of q sad
color, because (you will probably be
told) 1t keeps clean.
This 1t certainly does not any bet
ter than the more cheerful colors, but
It does not show soil so quickly. In
stead Of showing up dirty mark as
soon as 1t contracts one. It simply
grows dingier and more depressing In
aspect
Soap Is cheap enough-cheaper than
mediclne-and 1t would be much bet
ter for us to live in bright surround
ings and have them frequently washed,
than amid dingy ones whose only vlr-
tue 10 that they do not show the
dirt"
Beauty is not 30 easily had as color
and cleanliness. but still. we often
might have great deal of 1t for very
little money II we would but take the
trouble to cultivate growing plants in
pots.
Half a dozen geraRlums In full
bloom is sight to raise anyone's
spirits and drive away q 1T Of the
blues, and these can be had for very
little more cost than the trouble of
raising them.
Fresh afr is ViviryisT A fit Of "the
blues" may often - cr-Ad by going
for a brisk wiz T. ~ srrshine.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
AND THEN THEY "pi}iAcKED."
Negligent Officials at Coart Of Spain
Called DoVn By Ameri-
can Minister.

AS citizens OF republic. the dlplo-
matte representatives OF the United
States In foreign countries are re-
quired to observe republican sim
plIcity In their attire, and their plain
black dress is very noticeable amongst
the glittering uniforms OF the ambas-
Eadors of other countries. relates Cas-
sells Journal.
In this connection the late Mr.
James Russell Lowell, the distin-
euished American diplomatist and
poet, used to tell an amusing story Of
his experiences when he was United
States minister ut Madrid.
His plain costume frequently led to
his being placed in the rear Of the
gorgeously apparelled representatives
OF other governments, including those
OF some of the smallest countries.
1t was the custom at the Spanish
Ieyees to have certain officials armed
with halberds to announce the ar
rivals in loud Yoice, at the same
time bringing their halberds down
with a clash. These halberdlers,
however, were not very discriminat-
ing, and were prone to be Influenced
by the attire of the persons they in
troduced.
On the occasion Of an especially
grand levee, the magniicently attired
minister Of very small South Amer
lean republic was not only given pre-
cedence over Mr.. Lowell, but the lat
ter was allowed to pass in contemptu-
Gus silence, not single blow from tbs
tslberds heralding his approach.
Strongly resenting this treatment.
he turned on one of the halberdiers.
do you know who I ann" he asked
sternly.
NO" was the astonished reply.
well, then, would have you un-
derstand that l am the minister pleni-
potentiary and envoy extraordinary OF
the greatest republic in the world
the United States Of America And II
you don't remember this and whack
for me next time come here, shall
forget you when Christmas comes!"
The threat proved effective, and Mr.
Lowell had no reason after that to
complain Of any lack of "whacking."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
Evidence of Wealth.

That wealth Is one Of the most COM
parative of terms. those in moderate
circumstances often being considered
rich" by persons of less means, was
aptly illustrated by an old colcred
nanny" in East Baltimore several
days age She had been doing the laun-
dry work for certain family for quite
awhile. but deciding TO leave the neigh
borhood, she had come to tell them
that she would no longer be able to per-
form these duties. The lady OF tho
house. wishing to secure another good
washerwomsn. inquired of the faithful
"mammy" as to the reliability of an
other colored woman who she happened
to know lived next door to her.
Law, missus," replied the old darby,
"dat woman doan do no wGshin'; she's
rich, she Is. She's cot a doorbell to her
house. "-BRltimor Sun.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
REGISTERS ON PARIS CABS
Vehicles Of the City Are Provided
with Taxometers to Regukts
Amount Of Fare


The taxometsr, a new instrunsx< re-
sembling . big alarm clock. has bsen
affixed To Partisan cabs to dstsrzias
the distance and the amount q fare
1t seems unjust to pay fer TIP 81
100 yards the Same as fer oas u ssv'
eral miles, and the aim Of tbs taxs.
meter IL TO make the shargs ssuitSbla
The instrument 10 surneuntsd " Z
email metallic flag ssrryias Ne wert
free" which 10 horizontal q vsrhsais
according rs the cab IN occupied % u.
occupied. When one gets int sat
now the driver Immediately Lowers the
flag to horizontal position and the
ta1ometsr begins TO work. AZ me BE-
ginning Il Is set at ~ ssntimes (i447B
eents), which remains unchanged fer
1900 yards, after which ten sshtinss
(1.S9 esnts) are ADDED every 80 yartK
Below the large dial n = supplsnsp-
tary dial marking rs ssnumss ASS
cents) fer packages AFTER the passcn-
ger pays the driver raises kis faa
which sffaees oil the AEuYea
Should the passenger desire 10 atop
several times. the charge II ~ xIHe
and distance IA sson a. the cab Stops
the eoaehman turns = hsad, which sets
IN molten the mechanism vhish mars
BY time, ten esotines (i.e3 sshts4 fsf
three minutes. II eAs wishes 70 -
very slowly-less haA Ave nii0 "a
hour-ths tarif 10 marked b. time As
sooa ~ the speed becomes greater
than Ave miles the mechanism adjusts
itself automatically and records By diss
lance.
This Instrument. Or something hmt-
lar. Is used 10 other large continental
cities, and leaves no possibility tor
disputes between the passenger ana
the coashman as TO fare.
THORNwKLL HAYgEB
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
ACCIDENTS IN THE WATER.
When the Lungs Are Filled with Va
ter There Is Small Hope OF
Resuscitation.

The readers Of the daily press need rcH
be told that the number OF drowning -
cidents during the summer season is sig
hificant and appalling. Every day w
hear of them, says the New York Herald
Some occur to bathers, others to boating
parties, and still others to such as acci-
dentally fall overheard. Even the gooo
swimmer may be seized with cramp at
any moment and sink before help ar
riyes. may die in q faint or from shock,
or quickly choke for want OF air. Bare
IL two minutes Is sufficient to settle the
question Of life or death when body Is
submerged. Hence everything must
bend to the question Of quick rescue.
When the lungs become loaded with wa
ter by the gulping efforts Of the strug-
Eler there is usually small hope OF reSus-
citation.
It is estimated, however that fully l2b
per cent of drowned persons die the mo-
ment they become immersed from other
causes than simple suffocation. In such
cases death may result from mechanic
al injuries, conclusion, shock, faintnes1.
apoplexy or cold. For these evidently no
ready help is of any avail. Contrary to
the general belief, also, only rs per cent.
of the remaining S7.5 per cent. actually
die directly of asphyxia pure and simple.
The remaining causes are usually COM
plicated and modified by one or other OF
the conditions named.
A correspondent Of the Herald recently
gave some excellent alvice to the pros
pective drowning man by urging the ne
cessity Of GOODNESS in the face Of death.
But the truth is, no one can be trusted to
act calmly when gasping for air. The
best swimmer loses control of himself
under such circumstances. When he be-
gins to struggle he Is lost.
It is quite true that the submerged hu-
man body is but trifle heavier than wa
ter and that the smallest amount OF
buoying power is necessary to make 1t
float. With the mouth closed and the
breath held, the slightest wave OF the
hand or kick of the feet may be all that
is necessary to bring the chin above the
water, but in order to accomplish this
the victim must maintain his presence
Of mind, be calm in his calculations and
have faith in the outcome of his efforts.
Ordinarily all this is impossible on its
face, which makes every difference in
the world between the man in the water
and the man who writes directions on
dry land. The real assurance against the
usual fatality Of such accidents is the
ready help in the emergency-the life
pteserver on shipboard and the life saver
on shore. 1t is estimated by various au-
thorities that the actual weight Of an
adult body in water varies from four to
ten pounds. The English life saving belt
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
LeRubanRouge
By F. H. Ian CASTER
Copyright, 1905, by Daily Story Pub. Col

4 LORS QUOI, Qu'est-ce Qui vous
~ voulez? Victorine had been away
to school, now she was coming home.
Monsieur, her father, had hitched the
fat horse to the high wagon and gone
to the ferry to meet her; madam, her
mother, had baked the cake; petit soeur
had swept the yard; petit frere had
caught gopher for the gumbo. Alors!
and yet one other had done his part
toward the welcoming. Michel, he had
bought the red ribbon-yards Of it-so
bright so rich. SO shiney. LIE ruban
rouge! He spread it upon the bed that
it might be ever before his eyes while
he dressed-brilliant as badge Of cour-
age: "Ders tree yard, vas. She's two
inch wide" Michell's fingers trembled
as he knotted his tie-blue and green
with big yellow spots. 81 Jolie, but he
had foreborne to wear It until she came
home.
So it was with the new straw hat and
the tan shoes-even the natty linen suit
and russell leather belt had been saved
against her return. His mother and
sister looked on in admiration as he
stood Tightening his saddle girthS A
red handkerchief peeped from one
pocket, white one from another None
Of them knew what it was that made
his breast pocket bulge SO.
'cHe looks NICE" said the mother,
softly. qt
"Yas," replied the oldest sister, 81
get das shirt just stiff enough. La
maitresse d'ecole say one spoonful to
one cup. l write das down, me-" She
spoke with pardonable pride. They
waved their hands to MIDDLETON
jour, bon jour" He drew up the reins;
one brand new tan described an arc
over the mares back, he sat erect and
waved his hat-"Bon jour ma mere; bon
Jour, mes soeurs." The little bay sprang
at once into the gait at which he always
rode her. A steady lope, easy and swift,
UP hill and down, over dry roads and
wet and as she loped her masters heart
Hoped with her.
Looking after him, such a picture Of
eager young manhood he made
madam's heart misgave her. 81 wish
to know" she said half to herself, 81
wish to know, me eef Victorine is change
mooh."
Michell's heart was troubled with no
misgiving. lie ruban rouge lay warm
to it, and glad anticipation thrilled him
through and through. What an after
noon It was and how the birds sang In
the bushes-"Torine 'Torine." He
barred his head to an old charcoal burner
CRIME to the roots Of his white hair and
through 1t; he shouted hearty greeting
to q crowd Of young fellows going to a
chopping-thslr horses trotting four
abreast. the axes ACROSS their shoulders
glittering in the sun; they gave back
the greeting heartily. They we're think
ing Of annisett, and dancing, and coffee.
and girls, he-why what could he think
OF With a heart beating inside Of him
like that. He heard the creak OF his
saddle. the Jingle OF the bits and the
mufied toe, toe Of the little mares hoofs
-on the road And eli he heard ran in to
a refrain Of one dear name.
All, there she was on the gallerie-all
In white and a rosa white rose-in
her hair. 'Des diffent," he muttered,
"she use to like the red rose best" His
hand shook so he could scarce fasten
the little mares bride to the picket, half
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
Ounce Custard.

While ounces are at their best ounce
eustard Is in order. Rub the fuzz off the
fruit with a coarse cloth. Slice the
ounces, saving seeds and cores and stew
gently in water to cover until very ten
der. Strain through jelly bag Meas
ure out pint Of juice, add to it five
ounces of sugar, boil and pour over the
yolks of ten well-beaten eggs while hot,
stirring all the time. Pour back into a
hot bowl, set this in dish Of boiling
water and stir over the fire until the
custard begins to thicken. Pour into
glasses, chill and Washington
Star,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
c. r. PATTON
Blacksmith and
General Repairer
TAZEWELL. VIRGINIA

I am prepared to execute, at
short notice and on reasonable
terms, all classes of iron work
horse shoeing, all kinds of repair
ing, etc.
There is also connected with my
establishment a Wood W rking
Department, under the control of
J. B. Crawford where he is pre-
pared to do everything pertaining
to that branch.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15

me. I'm all right" He reflected and
seemed 70 see the blue ribbon nuttering
at 'Torinss throat Mine times Sevsn!"
The girl on his side sank her head.
turned and sat down. "gixty-thrss, !"
said Miehsll, but his voice trsmbled, his
hands grew suddenly cold. his head hot.
Stage fright ssised him. Asked just then
he could nos have told his name and In
the midst Of his terror came the teach
er's voice Mae times niRsf" His mind
q blank he yet heard the whisper behind
him "Eighty-ons.' The teacher
couEhed to give hin time. the whisper
came again insistsntly. The sweat
spranE cut on his forehead and wrists.
In its agony the temptation lasted a life
time. Then he oIsnched his hands, shook
his head and blundered out OF ranks
Blind with modification he sank upon
the bench reserved for defeated eandi-
dates. He had but one thing left to pray
for and he prayed for that as he had
never prayed before. That the other
boy would miss. He prayed in vain. The
other boy stood up to the snd-and the
ribbon, q long, narrow streamer Of
delicate blue. Michel started up and
forced 4 way through the crowd. He
would not sit there and see the grinnina
fool 70 give It to 'Torine. If he had won.
'Torine was to have ridden home with
him In his new sulky, but now
I'VE Fola' now?" qusrrisd low. sweet
voice. He stopped and started stupidity.
Crossing her breast like baldrie, en-
circlinK her waist and streaming at her
side In flowing end, she had It on, the
whole three yards Of 1t.
"TorinS," he stammere1
Michel" she mimicked, delieiously.
Then with mock, severity. What for
you didn' say 81 when tell 1t your You
wouldn' cheat to get me dc blue ribbon.
1 have to 20 back on my word and wear
Ia Yuban rouge" Culture, that puts .
fno edge on sense of rsctltude, may
have had something to do with 1t. native
kindness Of heart more, and love for him
most Of all. Michel was too wise to rea-
son. They were around behind the
school houSe-out of sight Of the crowd
where the mare was tied, so he took
the dear girl in his arms and kissed her
"Alors quot, qu'est-ce que Vous VouleE!"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
Education Of TilipinaE.

The 100 young FilipinoE whose ar
rival at st. Louis has bsen reported to
the bureau Of insular affairs at the va
department will be placed in education
al institutions throughout the UAitsd
States with the opening Of the school
season this fall and will 90 through 9
four years. course Of study. They will
spend six weeks at the st. Louis fair.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
No Chance to Learn.

The family was planning at the break
fast table to attend. later in the day, the
funeral of deceased neiehbor, but Isa-
bel, aged six, was, very much to her dis
tress, to be left at home.
"But I've never been to funeral, the
little girl pleaded. II want to 60 to one
Just dreadfully."
Never mind, sis" said the little
maids brother, consolingly, perhaps
you can 60 to your own some day"
well" flashed Isabel, Indignantly,
"if don't have little practice shant
know how to behave even at that one"
-Lippincotts.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
THE RICHES OF LOVE

Talk about Poverty-nothin' it seems:
Rich am ever, with Love and the dreamsl
Who with my wealth in the world can COM
pare
Rich in the glory of Jenny's gold hair!
Beautiful, down-streaming hair that hold
In the hands Of me-kissing and loving its
goldl
Talk about Poverty!-bright the sun
streams!
Take the worlds riches and give me Loves
dreamsl
Dreams in the dark skies, and dreams In
the fair.
The light-brave splendor Of Jenny's gold
hairl
Earth hath Its millions-but nothin' Ike
this:
The beautiful hair whose gold ringlets
kiss!
There is no Poverty !-Give me, dear God,
Not the gold harvests that color the SOD;
Not the worlds breath, over far oceans
blown
But the red lips OF Jenny. that lean to
my own!
And even in death Just joy, like to this:
Her gold hair to shadow me-sweet with
Loves kissi
IF. L. Stanton, In Atlanta Constitution.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-12-15
Parchment Csus, Of Mod.

A chemical Journal reports that II
las been proved that parchment paper
causes mold In the case in question
perfectly pure butter had bsen packed
in parchment paper and after time
was found to be moldy. The reason
for this. according to Or. Kruger. 81
DarmstAdt. iE that In place Of eeattrg
parchment paper with glycerin. rs has
formerly been deRe, the naRufaetur-
ers, owing to the high price Of gfy.
cerln, now coat the paper with raw
starch syrup. which aocelerates ne
growth Of mold.