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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
The Ghost of TriohinonnIv.

The ghost may be seen on most
nights between the hours of II and ?
on the Tennur road. She is most
beautiful creature who walks out of
the river with her clothes all wet.
water dripping from her long silken
tresses, and she carries in her right
hand-no, not a piece of soap nor an
Anticipated oOthbrush-merely a brass
lotah. If any person attempts to ap-
proach her she merely points the fore
finger of her left hand at him and he
dies. The ghost was originally one of
the temple dancing girls famous all
over the town for her striking beauty.
The temple authorities raised objec-
lions to her bathing there and ordered
her TO creep out quietly at II every
night and battle in the river at Tennur
where no one would see her This she
did for some time but another temple
girl gave away the secret. with the re.
suit that the next night when bathing
she heard the tramp of many feet and
on rushing out to see what was the
matter was accidentally knocked into
the river and drowned by the crowd OF
men rushing to the riverside to sec
her.-Madras Mail.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
NOT IN NEED OF COMMODITY.
Young Housewives Reply Probably
Caused Some Advertisements.

A story is told of a young wife who
knew little Of housekeeping. She was.
In consequence of that inexperience.
disposed to stand a bit in awe of the
butcher, the baker and the candle
stick maker, for she felt sure they
must be aware of the extent of her
ignorance in household matters. She
ordered only such things as she was
absolutely sure of, and she made her
interviews with the tradesmen as
brief as possible.
One morning there came to her
house a collector of ashes. "Ash-ees!
ash-ees!" she heard him calling in
stentorian tones. AS the cry was re-
peated again and again she became
more and more perplexed as to what
"ash-ees" meant. Finally, she went to
the gate in the rear and opened It.
"Ash-ees?" came in gutteral question
from the man.
The young wife hesitated for a mo-
ment; then, drawing herself up to a
dignified attitude. she replied coldly:
No, I don't think I care for any to-
day. Weekly.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Medicine By the plmsfuL.

a man went into a New York drug
store and asked the clerk for a rem
edy for Indigestion. The clerk sifted
a pink powder into the scales.
Take a heapins dimeful of this. "
he said. 1T will bring you around all
right"
"A dimeful?" calculated the man.
What kind of system of measure
ment is that?"
1T isn't new" replied the clerk.
and 1t is very simple. Just take q
dime and pile as much powder on it as
Will stick. That will be. the proper
dose. You couldn't get it any more
exact if you measured for half an hour
with scales and spoons"
A man standing near by sighed
reminiscently.
1T makes me feel about ten years
younger to hear you say that" he said.
They used to measure medicine that
way when l was a kid. l supposed
modern appliances had driven all those
old methods out of the market"
Not at all" said the clerk. There
are lots Of places where they still take
medicine by the dimeful."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
THAT'S WHAT HE MEANT.
Hubby Knew What He Was WAITING
for, All Right.

The words "chiffonier" and "chauf.
feur look very much alike when writ.
ten, though in conversation there is
sufficient difference in the pronuncia.
ton to distinguish very readily. Re-
Gently the following dialogue occurred
in which the words were used, though
one of the parties thought for a while
that his friend didn't know any bet.
ter:
What are you waiting for, old
man?"
"Waitin' for my chiffonier. We are
going driving in my auto"
20. no; you mean you are waiting
for your chaffeur-the man that drives
your car"
Nope; I'm waiting for my chiffon
ier," stubbornly replied the man.
Il beg your pardon" replied the
other. "A chiffonier is swell dresser.
and a chauffeur is one who drives
your car"
That's ali right" replied the one
who knew, as a pretty woman, hand
somely dressed, came down the stair
way and got in the machine. I'm
waiting for 'chiftonier' all right"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
The Size Of AnnArica-

Colonel Abraham Gruber is the mas
ter of more Irish jokes than any other
man in Cyrus, MINI.
"Micky Finnigan, who had been an
American citizen for about a year
and had travelled about this continent
considerably. returned home to Hi
hernia for a visit. This is the way
he described his new country to one
of his relatives:
"Phwy, America is so big, be-
CORA, that If you were to drag En-
gland thru three states you would'n
lave a mark in the DIRT, an you
could lose Oirland in one o. thin
great inland oceans we have, phwat
we call lakes. An If you had Scot
land to get rid of, there are a thou
sand corners you could hide her in.
an nobody could tell where you had
put her except, begorra, for the bad
smell o. the whisky"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
A Song sparrow,s Gratitude.

1T is a rare occurrence for animals
in wild state to select man for
a companion and friend, yet well au-
thenticated instances when this has
been done are a matter of record, -
says the Courier-Journal THE fol-
lowing incident is vouched for by a
young woman who is a close and &C
curate observer: Last week my
brother, lad CT II, killed a snake
which was just in the act of robbing
a song sparrow's nest. Ever since
then the male sparrow has shown his
gratitude to George in a truly wonder
full manner. When he goes into
the garden the sparrow will fly to him,
sometimes alighting on his head, at
other times on his shoulder, all the
while pouring out a tumultuous song
OF praise and gratitude. It will ac-
company him about the garden, never
leaving him until he reaches the gar
den gate. George, as you know, is
quiet boy, who loves animals, and
this may account IN a degree for the
sparrow's extraordinary actions"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Discovery of Coal.

Coal was first accidentally discov-
cred on the summit of Sharp mountain
(now the site of the town of Summit
HID, nine miles west of Mauch
Chunk. Carbon county. in 1871, by a
hunter named Philip Ginter. Ginter
had taken up his residence in that Sec
ton of the country, supporting him
self by the proceeds of his rifle, which
he exchanged for the necessaries of
life at the nearest station. The story
runs that on his return home in a driz-
cling rain after an unsuccessful day
he stumbled over something which
was thrown forward, and observing
that the object was black and hearing
Of the many tales in regard to coal in
that section. he picked it up and car
ried 1t home, where he decided that 1t
must be the stove coal spoken of in
tradition. The next day he took the
specimen to Col. Jacob Weiss, who
resided at a place called Allen. now
WeisspoFt, and he in turn took 1t to
Philadelphia, where the mineralogists'
decision proved 1t to be anthracite
coal,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
A 8EGGAR OF KHIvA.
Pathetic Figure Appealed to the Trav-
eler from the East.

once In an open square, where the
aust pail forbade sight or breath
directed my steps toward the source
OF throbbing roll that ceaselessly
wove itself in with the noise of voices
and the pattering of unshod feet OF
beasts AS 1 neared It the noise be-
came detached from the hubbub, a dis
unct and individual thing. which in
sistently claimed attention and made
the very notes in the air dance to
time Under a willow tree. by the wa
ter ditch that defined the square. sat
bent old man. unbelievably ragged.
So torn were his many khalats that
they did not seem like constructed
garments at all, but strings of tatters
and tags collected and hung on his fat.
weak body. His head was bent on his
breast, and his eyes were half closed
On his stomach was a wooden bowl.
with skin drumhead stretched across
II, and on this drumhead he beat in
cessantly with his knuckles and his
INST. The motion was so automatic
and and deadly regular in it's recur-
rent changes that it seemed almost as
II he were a clockwork figure set at
the edge of the busy market to record
the passage of time. flung some cop
pers on the brass begging tray by his
side and went of, unconsciously ad-
Jusung my steps to his beating. He
made the trivial barter and the driv-
ing of laden animals seem vapid and
futile, and my bit of charity sickened
me. 1t was as If had happened along
and patted Socrates on the back
Century
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-S u n d a y
School every Sunday at 9:30a IN. Preach
ing fret and third Sundays y. M, second
and fourth Sundays IL a. IN. Prayer
every Wed day at p. III. Stephen Davis,
pastor.
METHODIST CHU RICH, Main Street.
Sunday School every Sunday at $50 a. m.
"Little Workers Juvenile Missionary
every second Sunday p. IN. Preaching
first and third Sundays IL a. M, second
and fourth Sundays p. m, fifth Sun
days ii a. m. and p. IN. q, @. Rector,
pastor.
NORTH TAZEWELL CHURCH.
r coy School every Sunday ut 10 a. IN
q .s.c1ing first and third Sundays T. p. 10. :,
s.s.npd and fourth Sundays ii a. M
T)r meeting every Friday p. m. @.
Q. Rector, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Sunday
School every Sunday at $50 a. IN. Preach
ing second, third and fourth Sundays at
ii a. IN. and Z. p. IN. Preaching fifth
Sundays at II a. m. Prayermeeting every
Wednesday evening p. m.
PRESBY TERRAIN, BURKE'S GAR
DEN. -Preaching on first Sunday at IL a
m. and p. m. S. o. Hall, pastor.
TAZEWELL PREACHERS COUNCIL
Every Monday at 2 p. IN.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Effect of COLLEGE Education.

1t would be interesting to trace in
detail. and after careful study of facts.
70 Just how great degree the varsity
bred man influences us In respect of
dress, says Mems Wear. For instance.
the knee drawer, which retailers could
not get enough of during summer, is
nothing more or less than the running
pant of track athletics. as the Jersey
that is coming to be worn with them is
the jersey of the gym" The turnias
Up Of the trousers to show fancy hose
!s an outcome Of turned up tennis trou-
sers, not for 'vaIsity's sake but for ex-
pediency and comfort.
So, the list OF what we owe to COL
lege men in matters Of dress might be
heightened. The collegian is certainly
a force to be reckoned with by makers
and sellers Of mems wear.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
COURAGE OF RUSSELL SAGE.
Close Friend Sheds New Light on Char
acter of Financier.

Twenty years ago few persons
could get into the presence of Russell
SAGE without passing inspection by
IChn Z. Mccain, who for a long time
Vas Mr.. Sage's confidential clerk. saws
ne Wall Stree Journal. Mr.. Mccain
served efficiently in that position. but
ne mad a soul for poetry. and after
zen years he left finance for literature.
Now that Mr.. Sage has died. Mr..
McCann contributes to the Journalist
remarkable tribute to his character.
lie speaks of him as a genius. lie
says he was deeply RELIGIOUS man.
VINO had often during a luu in the
storm Of business "muttered a little
prayer, and who in the panic of MAY.
1851 when the universe seemed
crashing about HIS ears. looked and
acted like one in deep communion
Win the Infinite He declares that
Mr.. Sage was true man and & gen.
tleman. While it vas impossible fol
MIN to cringe. he did not know how
70 ohend deliberately. The proof of
MS moral courage was to be found in
the fact that for nearly $4,000 days
ne insisted on living his own life in
MS own way, regardless Of criticism
whereas a weaker m6n would have
oeen made a reckless spendthrift by
me ridicule 10 which Mr.. SAGE was
subjected because Of the carefulness
OF MS personal expenditures.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Ways Of Bees.

There are about 5000 species of the
wild bees. all with interesting ways of
their own. Among them is a species
whose females are veritable Amazons
and carry more and batter weapons
than the males. These are the
cuckoo" bees, which deposit their
eggs in the nest Of others, the progeny
of both living peacefully together un-
til maturity, when they separate. Then
there Is the tailoring bee, which cuts
leaves with his scissor-like jaws and
fits snug lining Of the leaf material
into his cave-shaped nest.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Quite PREPARED.

The members Of a ladies' ambulance
class were being instructed the other
day what to do in the case of q
wounded artery in the arm or leg.
namely, that the bleeding might be
stopped by tying a handkerchief tight
~ over a pad with the aid of a ruler.
The question was then asked:
How would you proceed in the case
OF a person bleeding from a bad
wound in the head?"
To this one of the young ladies vol.
unteered the following decisive rem
edy:
i would tie a handkerchief round
the neck. apply a pad 10 the throat.
and with a ruler inserted under the
knot at the back of the neck. tighten
the handkerchief till the bleeding
ceased"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
His ShreWd Judament.

An old sea captain was turning over
the leaves of a friends album, when,
coming to the photograph of a young
lady of whose acquaintance the family
were rather proud, he asked what he
thought of her.
"Aweel," was the old salts reply.
If were goin' to max a rare stroke
o business, I'd buy that girl for what
she's worth, an sell her for what she
thinks she's WORTH"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
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.
kodol relieves Indigestion. This new discoy-
cry represents the natural juices Of diges-
hon as they exist in a 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 Rsvensvood. W, Va, says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
for baby"
Kodol D;Sests WHAT You Eat.
Bottles only. Relieves indigestion. sour stomach
beiching Of gas. etc.
Prepared by E. o. Dewitt Il CO., CHICAGO.
For Sale by Jno. K. jackson, the Drug.
Rist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Money Profit in Rose GROWING.

Rose growing for purposes of per-
fumery would seem to be a profitable
pursuit in those lands of which the
climate is suitable for this species of
intensified farming. 1t is calculated
that on the third year after being
planted a bush should produce about
200 flowers per square foot. As there
are about 5000 square feet in a hec.
tare, or about two and a half acres.
this is equal, if a flower is estimated
to weigh four grams. to about 6.4OO
Kilograms of flowers per acre. On the
basis of eight decimeters of pure
essence per kilogTam of petals. this
would give 5.120 kilograms of essence
per hectare, which, at the very mod
crate rate of $40 per kilogram. would
yield 92O4 les. Sd. per hectare.-
London Globe.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Whom Gould He Meant

1 happened last evening to be talk
ing politics with a physician-a good
physician and one 1 trust. says a writer
In the Boston Transcript. Presently
he said; Did you ever hear of G.
P. 1T"
who's he?" / asked.
"Oh," exclaimed the doctor, &c. P. I.
Isn't a politician; it's a disease-gen-
eral paralysis of the insane"
Then he explained that the malady
begins with delusions of grandeur, that
the patient thinks himself great, that
he conceives enormous ambitions, IN
dertakes colossal enterprises, displays
frantic energy. Only, he accomplisbes
nothing.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
pelilah,s LITTLE InL.

Samson awakened suddenly and dis.
covered that Delilah was chopping his
hair without any regard to the latest
styles in the ancient tOnsorial par
lors.
What ails your" Numbered Sam
son. Cant you cut my hair straight
without taking so many hacks?"
Delilah smiled over her huge shears.
All right, pet" she assured. After
this / Will take automobiles"
Refusing to crack a smile at Deli
labs alleged wit, Samson put on his
shin guards and rushed out to ioin
a football team.-Chicago Daily News
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
LEAVE BLUEFIELn,
EAST BOUND

~
$50 a. m. for East Radlord, Roanoke.
Lynchburg, Norfolk Rnd all points on
Shenandoah Division. Pullman sleeper
10 Roanoke. Paror car Roanoke 10 Nor.
folk. Pullman sleeper Roanoke TO New
York, via Hagerstown.
S:l5 8. m. daily for East Radford. Roan-
oke and intermediate stations.
2:55 p. m. daily for Roanoke. Lvnchb,,r,
and intermediate stations and the Shey,-
andoah Valley. Pullman sleeper WEIGH
10 Philadelphia via Hagersfown.
1888 p. IN. for Roanoke, Lynchbrrs
Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman sleeper tn
Roanoke, and Lynchburg 10 Richmond
md Norfolk, cafe car.
WEST BOUND.
$50 a. m for Kenova via. Wavne.
500 a. N. for WEIGH and local ststIons
9;0s a. N. for WEIGH, williamson. Ke-
nova, Portsmouth, Columbus and points
West. Pullman sleeper TO Columbus
Cafe dining cars.
2:4O p. IN. for Welch and Intermediate
stations. Pullman sleeper.
$50 p. m. for WEIGH, Williamson. Ke-
nova, Portsmouth. Cincinnati, Columbus
It. Louis and the West. Pullman sleeners
70 Cincinnati and Columbus. Cafe car.
20 e.'t.ionsl Information. spnlv, ar
ucket Office or TO
W RFVTT T. NE RRAGG
oen. lass Agt; Ira. Pass. Agt
Roanoke, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
ONE ON EDWARD ATKINSON.
Tart Reply to His Cordial Greeting
of Old Friend.

The late Edward Atkinson used to
tell the following story at his own ex.
pense: In his boyhood he was one of
number of boys who used to play
ball on the Boston common. which
was then against the law. At regular
intervals old Erastus Clapp. the con
stable, would bear down unon the tres
passers and put them to fight. The
ooys used to have great fun with this
rather choleric old man-Disastrous
Clapp the boys dubbed him.
One day after Mr.. Atkinson had
grown up into a prosperous and re-
spected business man. while passing
along Boston street in company with
friend. he recognized in a bent and
Wlzened old man the likeness of his
old acquaintance. Constable Clapp.
Mr.. Atkinson Immediately addressed
the old fellow.
Dont you remember me, Mr.
Clapp?' he asked.
The old man leaned on his stick
and surveyed Mr.. Atkinson coldly.
Nav he finally answered. and start
ed to hobble on.
why, I'm Eddie Atkinson. whom
you used to chase off the common
years ago"
Clapp glared at him suspiciously,
and finally put an end to the inter.
view, much to the amusement of l-r.
Atkinson's friend. by saying sharply
We'll, sir. no honest boy ever had
cause to run from me-"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
The Dread of Riches

The man Of ten dollars a week in
come had just been rejected. Vain
ly he pleaded to have the case re-
opened.
NO, George" said the girl, firmly
Il have read that all millionaires be
gin on ten dollars a week or less
and / deem myself unworthy to he
the wife of a millionaire. Some moor
fellow with about $4,000 a wear
might catch me, though" she added
thoughtfully
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
How to Shrad Lettnce

When only the straight edged Vari-
ETY. Of lettuce can be procured, shred
1t with an extremely sharp knife or
scissors for about two inches deep
around the edge. 1t will make a pretty
fringed effect, is easier to eat, and will
not bruise the leaves if it is set in
a colander ON the ice directly aiIss
cutting.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Broad Classification.

what kind OF an automobile do
you prefer?"
81 know Of only two kinds" an
swered Mr.. Cumrox; those that are
running and those that are out of re-
pair"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
WHY He Wanted Her

"Stop!" commanded Miss Nurox
with a disdainful snie. The idea of
YOU proposing 70 lady in my sta.
tion o. life You ought to know
betteri"
Well" replied Mr.. Hunter, 81 do
know better, but not richer"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Mistake.

First Spirit-Well, how do you like
the place? I used to be a reporter
when on earth, and
Second Spirit-Gosh! Then I've
come to the wrong place. 1 thought
this was heaven.-Judge.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Encourauino Him

Really" said Mr.. Timmid. Eve
never dreamed of kissing a girl
against her will. never"
How fortunate!" exclaimed Miss
Patience. Dreams go by contraries
you know"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
Distinction and Difference.

Il ain got no use fob avarice, said
Uncle Eben, but it sho' is safer fch
man to hold on to money foolish
dan 1t is to spend 1t foolish"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21
6. 7. PATTON
Blacksmith and
General Repairer
TAZEWELL VIRGINIA

l 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 nv
establishment a Wood WORKING
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, 1907-02-21
n - : " Norfolk & Western
Schedule in Effect Nov. 25, 1905.

Leave Tszewell Daily for Blueheld
1885 y m. 6:5l p. II.
For Norton
lO:l5 a. M. s:24 p. M.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21

powEN & RoYAI.L, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
D Tszewell, Va. viii practice in the courts OF
farewell and adjoining counties, ana the Court
Appeals at Wytheville. COLLECTIONS given
pecial attention. Once near Courthouse.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-02-21

aREEvER q GILLESPIE, LAWYERS, Tasewel
UVa PraClCe n the courts OF Tezewen and ad
Ginning counties. Ofhce--Gilespie building
Edgar L. GreeTor Barns Gillespie.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-08-02
FIVE FALL INTO GRAVE.
Remarkable incident That Disturbed
Solemnity of Funeral.

Instead of the accustomed quiet
which prevails at the burial OF the
dead, great excitement and fear at
tended the burial the other day OF
Michael Serene, prominent merchant
OF Westport, when by the collapsing
OF grave the coffin and several per.
sons attending the services were
hurled into small pit.
The final prayer had been said by
the preacher, and the assistant to the
undertaken stepped to the foot of the
coffin to arrange the rope for letting
the coffin into the grave. At that mo-
ment one of the pallbearers acct
dentally kicked out the crosspiece
that supported the coffin. The coffin
quickly descended into the grave, the
body going feet first. The assistant
fastened its descent by tumbling on
it. Several persons rushed to the
edge of the grave, causing the soil to
yield, and in a few seconds five per-
sons were lying in the pit half covered
with dirt.
They were pulled out, the coffin was
dug out and laid fat, and after the
grave had been redug the burial was
completed.-N. Y. Press.