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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-09

Next to the altar of roses the most
valuable perfume Is the oil OF las
mine, which is quoted at $3.50 q
pound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-09

MAKE A NOTE NOW to get Ely,s
Cream Balm if you are troubled with
nasa' catarrh. hay fever or cold in the
head 1t is purifying and soothing 10
the sensitive membrane that lines the
air passages. 1t is made To overcome
the disease, not to fool the patiert by
short. deceptive relief There Is no CO.
caine nor mercury in it. Do not De
talked into taking substitute tor E'ys
Cream Balm All druggists sell II;
Price soc. Mailed by Ely Bros, 90
Warren Street, New York.
Whether girl is vivacious or mere
~ silly depends on whether you ike
her or not.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-09
Les MiseYahIea

Les MiserabIes.
Tho most unhappy beings on tho
faee OF the earth are professional
politicians.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-09
\ RGsia hia
Rcnedy
Eiy'S Cream Balm

Is guickly absorbed.
Gives ',aiiei a. Once.
1t cleanseJ, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem.
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. +,
gists or by mail. In
Ely Brothers. SO Wa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-09

Most Of us are born rulers. At any
rate, we are born babies.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-07-09

Tomatoes are good for torpid liv-
er, but should be avoided by equity
people.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
MADE THE CONGREGATION GASP.
Northerner's LIberaIity AstonIshed the
colored Brethren.

A northern gentleman, visiting In a
southern village, attended church at a
negro meeting house. When it came
time for the collection to be taken,
two deacons seated themselves beside
a table before the pulpit, with the
plate between them.
One by one the congregation rose.
and stepping forward, deposited a cent
or nickel upon the plate before the
eyes OF the watchful deacons. When
all the members had gone forward the
northern man took a half-dollar from
his pocket, and leaning forward and
touching negro on the shoulder.
handed 1t to him and motioned toward
the pulpit.
The colored brother rose with alac-
rity, but with eyes big with astonish-
ment, and holding the coin between
the tips Of his fingers and extending 1t
high in the air where all might see
1t, he marched slowly and ostenta-
tously forward.
he was about to deposit It on the
plate when one of the deacons mo-
toned and whispered to him The eff
feet was instantaneous. The coin
bearer lowered the coin out of the
public gaze and stepped back to the
donor.
Please, sah," he said, in a low
voice, does you want some change
back-and how much?'
The visitor shook his head. Again
up went the coin, borne by a smiling
negro. and with a clangor and an aud
iole buzz Of approval from the specta-
tors, 1t fell into the plate.
Watched by the deacons. the
preacher counted the funds. The col
lection this morning amounts to So
cents" he announced. I'VE will now
enter upon a service of Thanksgiving"
Youths Companion.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Mexican Child Life.

Mexican children high and low are
exceedingly fortunate in being treated
almost uniformly with the greatest
kindness and affection by their par
ents. From bsbyhood they have an ex-
eellent understanding with their cid
ers, respect and affection on one side,
affection and tenderness on the other.
No Indian is too ragged or dirty TO
kiss the hand OF his tattered old moth
er with the grace OF lord. This hab-
It with the real reverence OF which 1t
Is the outward and visible symbol. is
commenced early in childhood. An In
dian, even drunk, does not abuse his
family. Assisted home by friend on
either side, whose condition is only a
few degrees better than his own. he
sits on his doorstep, the one entrance
to the single unlighted room consti-
tuting his dwelling, and contemplates
life with maudlin good nature while
the children and dogs play around him
and over him until he falls into drunk
en- stupor.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
OulttvatInE Gtnreg.

Ginger is made a matter Of scientific
culture In jamaica. 1t is propagsted bv
cutting up small pieces Of the root. and
II possible. rich. cool soil from recent
ly cleared woods Is selected for II. 1t
Is great impoverisher of the soil and
grows 50 luxurisntly that In a short
time little piece OF root will spread so
as to produce nearly a pound Of new
roots The sets are planted in March
or April and get to their full growth
about September
The roots are dug usually in Jamaica
In January or February They are
washed. exposed to the sun until thor
oughly dried and packed in parcels OF
about hundred pounds each. In order
to dry them more rapidly they are first
scalded in little copper pot in order
to destroy life. OF which the roots are
very tenacious. White ginger and
black ginger are from the same roots.
the difference arising from methods OF
curing. Roots for sugar preserving are
dug while quite young, before the
stems are more than Eve or six inches
high
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Bearded Vultures.

In the London Geological society's
eastern aviary there is now living q
splendid example of the lammergeyer.
or bearded vulture This species
(Gypaetus harbatus) resembles the
eagle in having the head covered with
feathers. 1t is a distinctly handsome
bird, and. being without the bald head
of the typical vultures, lacks their re-
pufsive look. In its habits and mode
OF life it resembles the true vultures.
except, perhaps, that it is rather more
dainty in its tastes. Stories have
been told of children carried of by the
lammergeyer. but they are highly i'm
probable. In some countries it is
called by name meaning bone
breaker" from its habit of carrying
bones up in the air and dropping
them from a great height in order to
get at the marrow. 1t inhabits the
mountainous regions OF southern Eu-
rope. and its range extends through
Asia Minor and the Himalayas to
China.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
MORE WORK FOR THE LAWYER.
Legal Light Explains Why He Had
Doubled His Fee.

Five years ago a certain man made
viii. Last week he made another
one. The same lawyer drew up both
documents. For writing the second
viii the lawyer charged twice as
much as for writing the first one.
Why this diEerence?" asked the
client Have you attained such promi-
nence in the legal profession in the
last five years that you are justified in
doubling your fees?"
Not at all" said the lawyer. There
was twice as much work on this will
as on your old one. You see. at that
time you were a married man and
your will was short for with the ex-
ceptfon Of few minor requests every
thing was left to your wife. Changes
In your domestic relations have made
another will necessary. You are now
bachelor, or bachelors equivalent.
a childless widower. 1t is much hard
er to write will for a man of that
type than for a married man. The
man with a family usually gives away
everything he possesses in three or
four clauses, but the bachelor divides
MS property among so many relatives.
friends and dependents and consumes
so much time in doing it that the
lawyer is justified in charging him
double the usual fee"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Object Lesson

If the rich Of the West side think
they have been hurt by the Wall
street panic" said the East side
dweller, "let them come down some
cold and drizzly Saturday morning
and look at the pushcart market in
the rain. The wet fruit, the drip
ping paper bags, the drenched carpet
slippers only half protected by the
dripping oil cloth, the ruined neckties.
the rustling tins. the spoiled suspend
ers. But more than all they should
see the people who try to make their
living selling these infinitesimal, some
times almost worthless things, look
Ing on at the ruin OF their merchan.
disc from the shelter of doorways. of
cellar doors, Of the half-protecting
roof Of the elevated If they happen to
be near one, rushing wildly out from
these poor shelters at the slightest
show OF an inclination on the part of
the passer to buy"-N. Y. Press,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Syrian Asphalt.

Asphalt is found in the provinces of
Syria on the banks OF the Dead sea
floating on the surface of its waters.
Through the action of earthquakes the
asphalt has been torn from the bottom
of the sea and driven toward the shores.
especially to the east The narratives
OF the Greek and Roman historians 10
the effect that asphalt as small islands
was upheld by the salt water and driv-
en- over the surface of the sea are with.
out doubt true. This asphalt and gen
orally the oriental or Egyptian is pure
and expensive and used principally in
the manufacture OF a certain kind OF
varnish' but for general purposes. ow-
Ing to its brittleness as well, is useless
In the asphalt industry. - American
Asphalt Journal
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
REALLY NO TROUBLE AT ALL.
why lrishman Easily Answered
6othersoms Questions.

There were two Irishmen who re-
Gently came over to seek employment
In America Pat secured a position.
but because of some misunderstanding
between his employer and himself he
was to be discharged on the following
Monday II he could not answer three
questions.
Fat came home with a heavy heart
that night, and told his twin brother
Mike the questions, which were: How
much does the moon weigh? How
many stars are there? What am I
thinking about? AS the brothers
looked very much alike, Mike said
that he would go in Pats place and
answer the three questions. for he
considered himself brighter than Pat.
AS soon as Mike entered the office
Monday morning his brothers en-
ployer said, Pat, are you ready for
the questions?"
Yes, sir" said Mike.
Very well, how much does the
moon weight" Hundred pounds"
How dye known There's four
quarters"
How many stars are there?" "A
million"
How dye know" Go count EN-"
What am l thinking about ?'
You're thinkin' that I'm Pat. but I'm
not, I'm Mike"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Paying the Premium.

Some few months ago a young mn
iron telephoned to one Of the young
men she knew. who is connected with
a large insurance firm, asking him to
write policy covering her new house
hold effects.
Don't tell Dick" she asked II want
to surprise him. he really thinks I
have no business head at all"
The young man assented and Issued
the policy. He waited q considerable
time for the payment OF the premium.
His friendship for the young woman
caused him to resist sending the bill,
but be finally did so. The recipient
complained bitterly to an acquaintance,
who is considerable OF a wag, and he
readily encouraged her In her ideas
Now, really" she said. wrinkling
her pretty orows. this bit OF paper
costs next to nothing. I could have
written 1t myself"
Yes" said be. but II you have a
fire the company will have to pay the
loss"
Well" she suggested. '1et them de-
duct what they say 1 owe them. Then
they won't be out anything."-Chicag
Record-Herald-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
SAYS MANY WOMEN ARE BALD.
Hairdresser Refutes Idea Which Has
Become General.

why is it men get bald and women
dont?"
At this question the hairdresser
laughed.
My dear SIR" he said, there are
quite as many bald women as men. In
fact, incline to believe that there are
more"
He pointed to the switches, curls.
fronts, fringes. and complete female
wigs in his window.
why should those things exist IL
women didn't get bald?" he said. The
hairdresser puts in all his spare time
In making false hair contrivances. and
nine out of ten of them are made for
women. Well, woman wouldn't wear
them II she didn't need them. would
she?
when man gets bald. he acknowl-
edges frankly this injury that the
years have done him; he lets all the
world see his bare and hideous white
scalp. But when woman gets bald
she brings up over her bald spot the
long locks above her ears and at the
back OF her neck. and she further con-
ceals her badness with a switch. or
false curls. or a fringe, or whatever
best suits her
Yes, take a hardresser's word for
1t, woman's hair is no better than
man's-there are as many bald wom-
en- as men-but woman hides her
badness, whereas man lets his be
SEEN"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Uncle Remua xs. Ihsen-

From Uncle Remus" Morris was
always willing and eager to read
aloud, or "Huck Finn" which he half
jestingly pronounced to be the great.
est thing, whether in art or nature.
that America had produced. For re-
fnement of style. for subtle psychology
In creation, he had but little taste. He
could not admire either George Mere
dith or Stevenson. When he was in
troduced to Ibsen's plays and called
on to join in admiring their union of
accomplished dramatic craftsmanship
with the most modern movement of
ideas. they were dismissed by him
with the terse and comprehensive
criticism. very clever l must say
From THE Life of William Morris"
by J. w. MacKail
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
A friendly Tip.

DO you think, sweetheart" queried
the young man with the evenly divided
hair, as he shifted the fair maid from
one knee to the other, that your ia
Their will consent to our marriage?"
Well" replied the fair one. "of
course, papa will be sorry to lose me.
but"
But" interrupted the rash youth,
l Will remind him that, instead of
losing a daughter. he will gain a son."
Dearest" repoined the wise maid,
IF you really want me you mustn't
say anything of the kind. Papa has
three such sons boarding with him
now and he's little touchy on the
subjects"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
PERSIAN RUOS
A SAT- Rule BY which 20 Dt-sa.xuf.h
the Genuine oas-.

the Genuine Ones
A great many persons latter them
selves that they are able to tell a gen.
uipe Persian rug from a spurious ma
chine made one by touch, but in this
they deceive themselves. The best and
surest way 70 tell a genuine from an
imitation Persian rug Is the following:
II one Will look closely, one will OBJ
serve that In the genuine Persian rug
the intricate and complicated pattern
or design is not altogether symmetric-
al. the corresponding flowers. vines or
geomerical figures OF one side being
a little out Of line. larger or smaller
or not meeting and pointing with fg-
ures on the corresponding detail on the
opposite side Of the rug. This Is owing
to the fact that in hand weaving il Is
impossible to obtain perfect symmetry
or patterns, especially when the de-
signs are as complicated as they are
on Persian rugs. On the other hand.
let one examine closely the machine
made rug, and one viii find the most
perfect symmetry OF pattern. so much
so In fact that the design looks posi-
lively rigid and harsh. This a pretty
safe guide, and if observed one win
seldom mistake an imita ton for q gen.
uine Persian rug.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Cider the National Drink

When a traveller enters a tavern in
RoueE, France, or any of the towns or
villages about it, cider is brought to
him as a matter of course; it is the
universal drink. Unfortunately the
ordinary brand is not first-class. The
status OF cider as local beverage is
illustrated by the fact that the cider
press was carried as the emblem of
local industry in pageant organized
In 1892 to commemorate the entry of
Louis de Brezes, grand seneschal of
Normandy, into Rouen In 1926.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
A MEMORY TEST.
The Ast By which one Controversy
Yves Decided


Yves Decided
Three men were disputing IN Berlin
enc day as 70 which OF them had the
best memory. and finally they asked
Oskar Blumsnthal. a well known writ
er. to decide the matter.
Read me any page OF Gosthss prose
works. said one Of the three. and
VIII at once repeat it word for word"
Il can do better than that" said the
second one Put me IN a corner OF
this room. and will play three games
looking at the boards"
That's nothing to what can do
said the hrst speaker again. Begin =
conversation with me now about the
most absurd things possible. and at the
end OF an hour will repeat the entire
conversation t. you"
The third man was silent, and Blu
menthal said to him: why don't you
tell us what you can dor A few min
utes ago you were boasting a good deal
NJ your wonderful memory"
~ know IT." was the reply, but I
did not then know that my two friends
took the matter so seriously. And as
they are so much in earnest will not
try to surpass them. for I cannot for
get that each OF them did me a favor
yesterday"
Yesterday asked BlumenthaL
Yes" was the reply.
And you have not yet forgotten TT
In that case the laurels belong to you,
for Won have indeed a vrondorfuI mann,
ory."-Nsw York Herald. I
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-S n a y
Schvul every SUNDAY at $780, a. IN. Preach
aug trst and third Sundays p. M, second
ami fourth Sundays IL Il. in. PRAYER
eveS Wed'day at p. IN. Stephen Davis.
pastor.
METHODIST CHURCH, Main Street.
Sunday school every Sunday at $3.50 a. m.
'Iittle Workers. Juvenile Missionary
every second sunday p. M. Preaching
first and third Sundays ii a. M, second
and fourth Sundays s p. M, fifth Sun
days II a. N. and p. N. q, G. Rector,
pastor.
NORCH TAZEWELL CHURCH,
~ -G-y School every Sunday at 10 a. IN.
D .zShing first and third Sundays Z p. no. +,
s.,.ord and fourth Sundays IL a. M.
=" -r meeting every Friday p. IN g.
@. Rector, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Sunday
School every Sunday at $50 u. IN. Preach
ing second, third and fourth Sundays at
IL q. III. and 7. p. IN. Preaching fifth
Sundays at IL a. m. Prayermeeting every
Wednesday evening p. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN, BURKE'S GAR
DEN.-PreacLing on first sunday at ii a.
M. and 4 p. N. S. o. Hall, pastor.
TAZEWELL PREACHERS COUNCIL
Every Monday at 2 p. m.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
How She Got In.

A lady accosted little girl who was
entering one of the fashionable New
York fats where she knew the rules
were exceedingly strict and, after
some little conversation, said:
How does it come that you live in
these fats? l thought they would not
take In children. How did you get
in?"
Why" replied the child, Il was
horned in"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Not WORRYING Now.

Long-By the way. old man, you are
looking a hundred per cent. better
than you did this time last year. Are
you feeling good?
Short-You bet am. A year ago I
was worrying about my debts.
Long-All paid now. Ell?
Short-'No; but they have increased
until there is no use in trying to pay.
so I've cut out the worry.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
He Got the Guineaa.

A pretty story-is told OF an English
nobleman whom his barber left half
shaved and in great hurry. His lord
ship thought the man was mad and
sent to inquire after him.
he returned in person and thus ex-
plained himself: Il was not mad. my
lord. but the sight OF that heap of
guineas on your dressing table and
the remembrance OF my starving fam
lily so affected me that II / had stayed
another minute l should have cut your
throat"
Il am glad you didn't do that" said
his lordship gently, land by all means
take the guineas. ! won them at the
gambling table and should doubtless
have lost them there"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
The Girl Did II.

The latest invention in kites is ono
made like box, with both ends open.
and 1t has no tail. 1t will fly higher
and with less breeze than any other
kite made,
OF course, you are ready to say that
II is the invention of a man or boy;
out such is not the fact. 1t was in
vented by German girl 81 years old,
and 1t Is said that she is making lots
Of money out of It.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
n = " Norfolk & Western
Schedule in Effect Jan. p, 1907.
Leave Tszeweli Daily for Bluefeld
l:S5 p. M. 654 D. m.
For Norton
1905 a. N. S:25 p. m.
LEAVE BLUEFIELD.
EAST BOUND.

EASI bOCND.
9:45 a. m. for Roanoke, Lvnchburo.
Norfolk and all points on Shenandoah
Division. Pullman sleeper snd Cafe Car
to Roanoke. Pullman sleeper Roanoke 10
New York, via Hsgerstown. Parlor car
Roanoke and Norfolk
S:l5 a. %. daily for East Radford. Roam.
oke and Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper; Cafe
car Roanoke and Norfolk.
2:55 p. m. daily for Roanoke, Lynchbury
and intermediate stations and the Shen.
andoah Valley. Pullman sleeper Gary
to Philadelphia via Hagerstown. Cafe car.
9:3S p. m. for Roanoke, l.ynchburg.
Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman sleeper to
RoakOke and Roanoke to Norfolk cafe car.
WEST BOUND.
$40 a. N. for Ksnova via. Wayne.
$40 a. IN. for Welch and local stations.
So a. N. for WEIGH, Williamson. Ke-
nova, Portsmouth, Columbus al uos,,4s
Wet. Pullman sleeper TO Colnn,bu
and Toledo Cafe dining cars.
2:40 p. N. for Gary and intermediate
STATIONS. Pullman sleeper. Cafe car.
500 D. m. for WEIGH, Williamson, Ke-
nOva, Portsmouth,, Cincinnati, Columbus.
ST. Louis and the West. Pullman slsepers
to Cincinnati and Columbus Cafe car.
For additional information, apply AZ
ticket Office or to
W. 3. REVILI., M.F. BRAGG.
ten. Pass. Agt. Ira. Pas. Agt.
Roanoke. Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13

What object to-" said the young
woman who wants vote, 'is taxa
ton without representation"
If it's all the same to you" said the
young man who is too bashful to pro-
pose directly. 81 should be only too
happy to represent your sentiments at
the polls at every election."-Washins-
ton Star
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
RntireIy Different.

TITS all very well before a girls
married for her to get flower in her
hair" remarked the observer OF events
and things. but it's an entirely differ
ent matter II, after she's married, she
gets her hair In the -FOUR"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
II Was Real.

What beautiful piece OF mistletoe
you have on the chandelier, Miss
Clara!"
Yes, Mr.. Simpkins, 1t Is: but do
you know, I'm afraid It's not genuine"
Just at this point she discovered
that it was. and the conversation
ended.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
A WiRa.

Benedict-Give me few pointers on
how to manage a wife. old chap.
Meeks-Can't. old boy, but 1 can give
you no end OF advice on how to be
managed by 4 wife so that you'll think
you ere the manager.-Brooklyn Life.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
In the LANGUAGE.

Some one has said that a kiss Is
the language of love-" remarked the
young man in the parlor scene.
Well" rejoined the fair maid on
the far end of the sofa, why don't you
get busy and say something's"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Gossip Set to Music.

81 went to the opera last night"
What did you hear?" That Mrs.
Browning is going to get divorce.
Mrs. Biggs has the dearest dog and a
new baby. and the Hutton's are going
to live in India. "-Harper's Weekly.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
A Little Mixed

MI Smart-Don't you think Poeticus
weakens his work by so much allitera-
ton?
Mrs. Malaprop-Yes. but In these
ingenious days you can't get anything
that is pure or strong. People ALTER.
ate everything.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13

II a man asks you a question you
can't answer, make your answer SO
long aud shadowy that he will be glad
to forget his question. -Atchison Globe,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13
Honest.

rs he honestY
"Hopestl Why, say. don't believe
that man would cheat an Indian cut Of
bis reservation If he had the chAnosEs
Chicago Post.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-02-13

A 3. HIGGINBOTHAA, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
a. TRxe well, Va. (Oldce up stairs III Law Build
ro!ning counties, sGd in Court Of Appesls OF vir-
gintz.