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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20

he would know among all the delicious
odors of the oriem. The delicate en-
velope was not there. He sighed and
then opened his wifes letters. The
last one astonished him. 1t consisted
Of single page, but there was seal
ed enclosure. On the page he read:
After election, read the sealed let
ter. Wife"
The alderman was too tired and
sleepy to care, and he tossed the let
ters into the drawer of his dresser,
threw himself on the bed and went to
sleep. The following morning, when
he entered the room where his destiny
was to be decided, the omnipresent
reporter said to another of his frater-
nifty:
See the alderman grin"
Another said, showing every tooth,
in his amusement:
Its too much of a good thing, this
leading him on"
THAT is it. Stuff's all set up before
a vote is cast"
"Of course. The boss man goes in
by reclamation"
Then they laughed. The man whose
hands pulled the wires, the boss, oc-
cupied an obscure position in that
room, still he could both see and hear.
Alderman Saunders was still smil-
ing when the ballot was called, and
the smile remained, although 1t be-
came fixed as ballot after ballot was
voted. He saw man after man who
had promised him his vote steadily de-
livering it to another, dark horse Sc
lected at the eleventh hour. In
short time it was all over Alderman
Saunders was defeated. He knew that
he was hopelessly beaten and that his
rout had been accomplished by one
man, the boss
With true dignity, he left the room,
head erect, so that those who had
guyed him most were forced to re-
spect, and more than one admitted
He's dead game"
Reaching his room, he threw him.
self in a chair. He scarcely knew
what to do. Suddenly his eyes fell
upon his wife's letters, plainly visible
in the half-opened drawer Of his dress
er, and he muttered:
Wonder what she has to say" TAX
ing them up and opening the sealed
packet, he read
Darling, come home; we want,
need, love you!"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
RutIer Got His Bird.

Az the late ]. s. Butler, Of Hillsboro
Bridge. N. H., was driving along the
Henniker road several years ago he
saw high up on tree what he sup
nosed was a wild turkey, but found
upon closer inspection it was large
hornets nest.
Thinking to have some fun with the
hovs. he told Albert Newell and James
McAlester he would give them 50 II
they would bring him the turkey tell
ing them where to find 1t. or course
the boys were anxious to get the
money, as S. seemed to them very
large sum.
with their rifles over their Shout
ders, they started in the direction III
dicated. They soon saw they had been
fooled, but decided to get even Win
Mr.. B. by getting a real turkey from
a man near by who raised them
Carrying it into the store and throw
ing it down with the remark: There's
your turkey, Mr.. Butler" they got
the SIS.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
TOOK TOO LONG A CHANCE.
English Banker Ruined by Bet on
Forty Days Of Rain.

There were a few frenzied financiers
in England at the beginning Of the
eighteenth century, If the banker Bull
hot, of whom the following story Is
told, can be taken as an example. The
feast of Saint Swithin, July Is, 1925,
was a particularly wet and stormy
day.
Trusting implicitly In the old super
stition, which says that If 1t rains on
Saint Swithin's day it will rain for
forty days thereafter, Bulliot opened a
pool for everyone who was willing to
bet against him. The affair attained
so much notoriety that the wager was
reduced in writing.
eff dating from Saint Swithin's
day." reads the memorandum, ut
rains more or little during forty days
successfully, Bulliot will be consid-
cred to have gained; but If it ceases
to rain for only one day during that
time, Bulliot has lost"
For two weeks 1t continued to
shower every day, and so confident
did the banker become that he &C.
cepted as stateJ not only money but
gold-headed canes, jewels, snuff boxes
and even clothes. When his cash gave
out he offered notes and bills OF ex-
change. Another week passed, and
Bulliot's star was still in the ascend
ant.
But when the twenty-second day
sank into the west bright and cloud
less. the unfortunate banker was
ruined.-The Sunday Magazine.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20

ular army. While stationed at FL
Paso, so the story gees, he struck an
officer of the army for a fancied In
suit. Knowing the severe punishment
which would be visited on him he ned
across the Rio Grande into Mexico
He found II impossible to get com
mission in the Mexican army, and as
the privates in that country are re-
cruited from the criminal classes, ne
could hardly enlist.
Knowing all about horses he was
finally attached to the army In the
capacity of a horseshoer. When on a
campaign in Siona his company was
attacked by band of Yaqui Indians.
The commanding officer Of the Next
cans ordered mastery retreat. the
horseshoer was mounted on mule
which. with true obstinacy refused 10
retreat, but broke into a gallop, mead
ed toward the enemy. Kasterlitzky
could not check his steed, so he drew
a pistol and shouted for the Mexican
soldiers to follow him. They did So
and the enemy was put to fight. For
this act of involuntary valor Raster
Itzky was made an officer and has
steadily advanced until he is now a
colonel.
Once at Magdalena, in the state OF
Sonora. where the colonel was IN com,
mand of the barracks, he entertained
an American friend. The next morn
ing, while dressing, the visitor nearu
some gun shots. When he met MS
host at breakfast he asked the cause
of the firing, and the colonel told him
he had just had three soldiers snot,
He was asked what they were charged
with and replied: Nothing In par
t,cu,ar We Just shot them to keep
up discipline indianapolis STAR
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
No Room for Mice.

Last year l had the whole Of the
lath and plaster stripped in my house,
also all the floors and ceilings taken
up All the walls in the house were
then coated with cement, as also were
the joists Of the floors, so that no
mice could get In from adjoining
houses through the flooring.
My house is now absolutely imper-
vious to mice. 1t is impossible for
one to enter or remain, and ! now no
longer keep a cat. Anyone has only
to look at the filthy condition exist
ing between lath and plaster, and the
boards between the floor and ceiling
to see how uncleanly any house must
be, and that 1t harbors mice. 1t would
be a great stroke of sanitary reform
if all building bylaws should prohibit
the use of lath and plaster in con-
structing new houses.-London Ex-
press.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Constancy.

A story is told Of Gen. Sir Alfred
Horsford, who believed in a celibate
army. A soldier cnce sought his per-
mission to marry, saying he had two
good conduct badges and s2o in the
savings bank. well, go away" said
Sir Alfred, "and if you come back this
day year in the same mind you shall
marry. I'll keep the vacancy" On
the anniversary the soldier repeated
his request. But do you really after
q year, want to marry?" Yes, sir,
very much. Sergeant major, take
his name down. Yes, you may marry.
| never believed there was so much
constancy in man or woman. Right
face; quick march," AS the man lett
the room, turning his head, he said'
THANK you, sir; 1t isn't the same
woman"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
10 Make a Dull Piano BRIGHT

Alcohol is used by workers in fac
tories to remove the dull appearance
from highly polished surfaces of
pianos, but the putting on of this
liquid must be carefully done, or the
finish will be burned, and the case
have to be dressed and polished the
same as 1t was when new. This
process is costly, so if alcohol is
rubbed on the dull spots with a soft
cotton or flannel cloth only a little
of the liquid should be used. Put on
with light stroke across the sur
face, then should follow a brisk rub
with soft silk or eheesecloth rag.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Enjoyment at the Dining Table.

There isn't much question that most
of us would get along better If little
more attention were given to masti'
cation, If we ate less meat-indeed,
less of everything; but there are so
many other offenses against good
physiology more serious in their re-
suits and almost equally prevalent
that the layman may be excused for
skepticism as to the necessity for
political economists deserving their
own field to push the cause OF the
chewers. A man who consistently
chews each mouthful of custard AZ
times through life may have a chance
of living to be a 100 a fraction of a
point better than tho man who bolts
butter cakes whole, but the latter dur
ing his shorter earthly sojourn, hay
ing his attention less closely fixed en-
his stomach, may actually do moro
good in the world than the human
hashing machine.-New York Globe.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss Of strength, nervous.
ness, headache. constipation. bad breath,
general debility. sour risings, and catarrh
Of the stomach are all due to indigestion.
KodoI relieves Indigestion. This new dscov-
cry represents tho natural juices Of dyes
ton as they exist In healthy stomach,
combined With the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve Indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying, sweetening and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball Of Rsyensvood. W. Va, says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years
Kodol cured mo and We are nov using II In niR
for baby"
Kodol Digests Waat You Eat
Bottles only. Relieves indigestion. sour stomach.
belchine OF gas, etc.
Prepared BY E. o. DeWiTT q co., CHICAGO.
For Sale by Jno. E. Jackson, the Drug
gist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Apple Taploca PUDDING.

Soak one cupful tapioca in three
pints cold water over night. In the
morning put on to boil and cook 20
or 80 minutes, until it looks clear.
Add a quart and half peeled and
quartered apples, one cup sugar, a
teaspoonful salt, and lemon juice or
extract to favor. Turn into but
tered dish and bake an hour in a mod
crate oven. When cold serve with
cream and sugar.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
To Darksn InvaIid,s Room.

If your room is not provided with
green and white shades, piece of
dark green glazed calico or cambria,
either pinned or stitched on the cur.
tain, will darken the room. This is a
very satisfactory arrangement of an
invalid or for anyone who cannot
sleep in a room with light shades,
Awnings do not quite take the place
of the old-fashioned shutters for dark
ening room.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Guessing at II.

81 neglected to ask that last pa
tent what his occupation is" said the
new attendant at the hospital. Shall
leave that record blank?"
what was the matter with him?
asked the resident physician.
Injured at the back of the spine"
"Put him down as book agent"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Valuable Mahogany Tree.

A single mahogany tree In Hon
duras was recently cut into boards
which, when sold to the Europeon
market, realized over $4,000, It is
stated.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Officers.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Su n d y
Schuol every Sunday at $3.50 a. m. Preach,
inc first and third Sundays Up. M, second
and fourth Sundays IL a. m. Prayer
every Wed day at p. IN. Stephen DAVIS
pastor.
METHODIST CHURCH, Main Street.
Sunday School every Sunday at $3.50 a. H.
"Iittle Workers" Juvenile Missionary
every second Sunday 8 p. IN. Preaching
first and third Sundays IL a. M, second
and fourth Sundays 8 p. M, nth sun
DAYS IL a. No. and p. IN. q, Z. Rector
pastor.
NORTH TAZEWELL CHURCH.
+ CIV School every Sunday at 10 a. m
ling first anil th,yd Sundays p. M,
..-.-,~d and fourth Sundays II a. m.
~ ,w meeting every Friday p no IT,
G. -ctor, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHI UROH.-Sundaay
School every Sunday at $3.50 a. m. treAch-
ing secoud, third ana fourth Sundays at
IL A. 10. and 7. p. 10. Preaching htth
SUNDAYS at IL d. m. Prayermeetlng every
Wednesday evening p. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN, BURKE'S GAR
DEN Preaching on first Sunday at III a.
m. and 40. m. S. o. Hall, pastor.
TAZEWELL PREACHERS COUNCIL
Every Monday at 2 p. m.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
All Run Down

IESs SSlIHlS is a common express
sion we hear on every
side. Unless there is
some organic trouble, the con-
dition can doubtless be remedicd.
Your doctor is the best adviser.
Do not dose yourself with all
kinds of advertised remedies -
get his opinion. More than likely
you.need a concentrated fat food
to enrich your blood and tone
up the system.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20

Balloon Useful During Siege.
During the siege of Paris two and
a half million letters left the city by
balloon.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
Explained.

Say paw"
well SOM"
what is meant by running gear?"
"A woman's tongue. my son" Mil
waukee Sentinel
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
.TAzEWELL co. DIRECl / OHY.
Circuit COurt.

W. J. Henson, Judge; I. Z. George,
clerk. Terms of court-3rd Monday III
February, and 4th Monday in May, Au'
gust and November.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
"I SUFFERED AWFUL PAIN

In my womb and ovaries, +" writes Mrs.
Naomi Bake, of Webster Groves, No.,
"and my menses were very painful
and irregular. Since taking Cardui ]
feel ike new woman, and do not
suffer as did,"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
WRITE US A LETTER

IN strietest confidence, telling US all
your troubles. We will send free ad-
vice Gin plain sealed envelope). Ad-
dress: Ladies' Advisory Dept, The
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20

8 HIGGINBOTHAM, ArTORNIY-AT-LAW,
a, TszeWell Va. (Ohice up stairs III Law eull9-
Incl Practices in Courts Of razeUeu ana eo-
.oIning counties, and In Court Of 'peals OF Vir-
ginIs.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20

Pain In the head-pain anywhere, has its cause.
Pain Is congestion pain is blood pressure-nothins
else usually. At least so says DR.. shoop. and TO
prove It he has created little pink tablet That
tablet-called DR.. Shops Headache Tablet
coaxes blood pressure away from pain centers'
Its elects charming pleasingly delightful Gently,
though safely it surely equaizes the blood circu-
lation
If you have headache, it's blood pressure.
If It's painful periods with women, same cause.
If you are sleepless, restless, nervous It's blood
congeStion-blood pressure. That surely is
certainty, for Dr. Shops Headache Tablets stop
II in 90 minutes and the tablets simply distribute
the unnatural blood pressure.
Bruise your finger and doesn't it get red, and
swell. and pain your OF course it does. It's con-
Eestion, blood pressure. You'll find 1t where pain
is-always It's simply Common Sense.
We sell at 25 cents, and cheerfully recommend
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1906-12-20
SCOTS Emulsion
cuz=1zzszz=skzzzrzz-zE=rszz sas-pu-u------I-z
of Cod Liver Oil

is just such a food in its best form.
Il will build up the weakened
and wasted body when all
other foods fail to nourish. If
you are run down or emaciated,
give it a trial: it cannot hurt
you. II is essentially the best
possible nourishmCnt for delicate
children and pale, anaemic girls.
We will send you a sample free.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-15
THE SHERLOCK HOLMES SPIRIT.

HE Bill club of Missouri is composed of good fellows
Of the name of Bi.'' It's members include some of
the leading of the state. ...:- s.s.
At the Bill clubs last meeting in Excelsior Springs tho
welknowh detective, Hilary K Affair." guest of honor
Mr. Adar in responding to toast, talked about the
Sherlock Holmes spirit -. :-' .... ~ -
This spirit he said reveas to it's fortunate posses
startling truths in the prosac happenings Every
incident Of life to true Sherlock full of wonderful
sgnfcanceas full of wonderful significance incident
that witnessed in grocery the other morning
This incident which revealed to whole history Of
marital unhappness opened with the entrance of little and
slender with weak voice.
q "A broom, please he said. Il wish to purchase a
broom
''The grocer produced 40-cent broom, and praised it
highly
Zone strong point about this BROOM he said lis
handle 1t is made of tough, welseasoned hickory.
could knock down with it, and not break it.
S'The other bit his lip.
g 4 think ne said, that prefer-er-a broom with
fragile handle please -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-15
THEY COULDN'T LOSE.

REPORTER compimented John w. Gates on the
n cess of his recent Investments 49, -
Wha is the secret of success Mr.. Gates9" he asked
'The successful man. Mr. Gates replied is prepared
for any emergency olls back confidently in his revolving
He knows that, whatever happens, he is all right :~=
HHe is in fact, like the twentieth century Porta.
She, pretty and romantic girl said night to the
youth whom she had kept on tenterhooks six months
@Horaee, look this buh cabinet It has three draw
ers aHcosed all precisely alike But open of them,
and in it you will find my to the suit you have
pleaded with such ardor since last June. One drawer
tains a Eyes, and if you choose will be yours. The
other two each contain If you choose of them,
you will never see me more .'>%~- 80
1.-TWO to one against me- the youth groaned. tPortia
dearest what cruel whm inspires you to this folyq'
mo whim at ALL the girl replied Only should things
go wrong with propose to put the blame chance
''The young shuddered He studied the buh cabinet
attentively In the lamplight it gered and glowed It
seemed to throw malicious gances at him.
"FWell, here goes he said. '-.
And with closed eyes he drew out the middle drawer
"a glad cry escaped him.
."EPorta, you mine ~-
" Yours, she breathed, throwing herself in his
'The drawer, you see, had contained paper with the
word yes on it. ~ .#,%>>
''Late that night after the happy young had gone
home Pora smiling to herself drew from the other two
drawers their contents preparatory burning them The
other two drawers each contained paper like the first one
and each paper the word yes appeared.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-15
ROUGH.

HE late Henry Harland author of The Cardinal Snuff
Box and other graceful stories, once recounting
the Authors club in New York his experiences
Of the famous s'Yelow Book
Mr. Harland praised Aubrey Beardsley.
'1Tho only boy of q so he said s'Beardsey was
the editorial in the contributing capacity He
was indeed practically the editor of the yellow Book
u fond of him. took three days walking
trip with him. He sketohed of course, the walk He made
number Of sketches in oil colors And they very
artistic and shaggy.
~ farm hand watched Beardsey finishing particularly
shaggy sketch one afternoon, and said encouragngy:
my lad that won't be bad picture after it's been
sandpapered down a bit. .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-15
'r..sv Hraaz THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL F~rv 9'.ya

IF the thought agony what about the actual thing?'
I had sudden and tremendous suspicion.
ct sayI began excitedly, ''you don't that
body actually has offered motor bicycle and you've
refused t?'
ut WASH motor-bicycle," said Lillian with smile.
ooh, well, Them
But something almost as Important and she gave
little laugh.
Look here, what has happeneda Somebody offered you
something's
ssYes.'
"A bracelet, let's say
ttWell--',
''And you refused it9''
''Yes''
1'Whyq'
II thought ] didn't want it, a
"And he offered it again?''
eyes"
HE must have been very keen your having it,
'.And you refused it two three times?' =
eyes,
t.And now you want it badly9"
Tiats it, said Lillian. s'And don't expect he wants
to give it to me now He hasn offered it lately What do
you think of it, Dickq"
Just like woman!'' said '3But I'm glad it wasn't
motorcycle I added.
els that all, Dick?'
thought for little while se...
"f you really want it badly, should tell him: Tell
him you didn It know your mind at the tme''
But he may have changed his by That'sthe diff
fculty:'' ~. =. =
|tSurey you tell Is he still decent to you9'
"Oh,, rather-always.'' .rs ...-. -. s..@... as~~
'Then expect he still wants you to have it, 1t sounds
as tho he's rather keen you, said, jealously "
Lillian jumped up. - -".s- =.
'FI shall tell him. .%-.
/ 'Tell him you didn't know your mind. That III be
rather bad luck you, you're generally Of it,
"Then shan't tell him I didnt know my mind, ~
| said Lillian. - -. a.. E@.Io&a
..'We]l, you must say something" s.=~9#: Z. 49,.
81 shall tell him didn't know my own-heart.''
I shot out Of my chair .....s 80.
"Dck, said Lillian, plantivey ''must propose to
you?'' ---~-~ 49, ..-@ s.
-Lll-" -. ,a..1
think shall put of asterisks here. "S4ElEf
-" -fsEH
And again, Mr.. Printer " - -;
That author chap quite right know. Once
please.
/
l. THANK you-Punch :,.~ :,y,ca. =
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but that quite hoped the would held and we
then separated s:s@ r., -
This was before the dance began Aterwar feeling
we'll disposed toward everybody approached him again.
(He was in corner looking rather ]oney Now put down
things paper myself sometimes had good
deal in ~". ~.
said: ''Now what do you do when you suddenly get
stuck absolutely can't think Of anything to next
He replied: "In such put row OF asterisks.
''Jove'' said, that's rather idea.''
EDO you use astersks much?'' he went
"Really you know, can't say that--'' 60 -
~ don't know what should do without my asterisks,
said melancholy voice. 'When the heroine falls into
the heros Of astersks When the villain puts
the poison in the of astersks When
the good aunt morazes-when the wicked uncle swears
in all times of doubt difficulty and emotion but most of all
when the author himself gets stucka Of asterisks
'This is very interesting, told him. ~ shall GER
ainy remember what you have said. But look here
posing one doesn know how to Begin upposng wishes
relate very delicate matter and doesn't know where to
start4eoud one lead off with of asterisks?' ~
''Well,'' he began doubtfuy of you mg ht--"
t'In that case,' said, IT certainly shal.'' r.
,@.. X .>-..,
''suppose,'' said Lillian, "you wanted something very
She stopped, and began to play with her fan. ..'
And SUPPOSE she went on, 'somebody offered it to
vou,'' and she gave little sigh. a. .~s
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herself 'Well them Dick suppose Arthur offered you
motor-bicycle--''
'EI say, may have that again, please?"
"Suppose Arthur offered you motor-bicycle--''
''Look here, let s let that idea sink in bit first
closed my eyes and leaned back, while Lillian famed
vigorously.
'tNo it's good = I said at last.
tsBu Dick, we re only supposng.' g
'Oh well-go on'
1EAnd suppose you refused tt
Great Scott interrupted, do think I'm alb
soute idiotq''
People sometimes, said Lillian, very sadly IT
don It know Why
But-a motor-bicycle--''
Even with better things than that Well, Dick, sup
pose Arthur offered it again. and you refused again.
put my hands er-my
'sPlease, Lillian I said, IT can't stand it. The mere
thought is agony It almost seems tho I had lost it,
Don't go on. =