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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
WILL BE HARO TO BEAT TAFT.
AntIs Admit It'II TAX, RsvoIvtIss to kssv
Hin Frsn Setting NsniRatIsa.

washington, May 4.-The cam
paign for the Republicans presiden-
tial nomination has progressed to a
point where even the ''antis'' admit it
will take something in the nature of a
revolution to prevent the nomination of
Secretary Taft at Chicago. Some of
them it is true, insist the revolution
will arrive in due time but each passing
day increases the probability that Taft
will win.
The story put out from anti-Taft head
quarters some time ago, that the con-
vention would be stampeded for Roose-
welt, should such course be necessary
to prevent Taft's nomination, has not
caused anything like the profound SEN
sation which was expected of it, and
there is disposition now to admit that
the shot failed of the mark. A consid-
cradle proportion of the anti-Taft
strength failed to fall in with the idea.
The concession is generally made to- day
that If Taft goes into the convention
favored by majority of the delegates
az VAh ACNCANS luc
There has been considerable talk late
ly of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania as
heir to the Taft strength, in case Taft
cannot land the prize himself. 1t is
true.that Knox is held in high esteem by
both President Roosevelt and Secretary
Taft, but it is doubtful if the Taft man.
agement has yet begun to figure on a
second choice. In the first place the
Taft people are too serenely confident
that a second choice will not have to be
made, and they certainly have reached
no agreement on that point a month
before the convention meets. To do so
would be an admission that they antici-
pated defeat and that their claims Of
assured victory were not sincere.
The expectation of a few days ago
that Gov. Hughes would retire from
the presidential race, leaving the
Hughes delegates in New York to be
fought for by the other candidates,
1t seems is not to be realized. The
governor has never declared himself
in the presidential running and very
consistently takes the ground that he
cannot declare himself out, but his
chief supporters give assurance that
his name will be presented to the con-
vention and earnest effort made to
bring about his nomination.
The chance that Hughes would Quit
has presented about the only possi-
bility of change in the field prior
to the meeting of the convention.
Some of the candidates, of course,
may drop out after the first ballot,
and the first ballot may be the means
of entering others in the running. In
the formal nominating speeches,
however, it seems assured that the
names of Taft, Knox. Cannon, Fair
banks, LaFollette and possible Foraker
will be presented.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
ELECTRIC THE BEST FOR
BlLlOUSNESS
SH - HS AND KIDNEYS
Cleveland Not Seriously III

Lakewood, N. j., May 2. That for
mer President Grover Cleveland is not
so seriously ill as published reports
during the past week have declared him
to be was the assurance given to a
representative of the Associated Press
tonight.
The informants, who are in a position
to speak authoritatively, stated that if
the contrary were true at least two at
tending as usual to their business duties
elsewhere, would be with Mr.. Cleve-
land. The close friends of the former
President, it is said, have not been with
him at any time during his stay here.
1t was added that Mr.. Cleveland rose
from his bed late Thursday and has
since sat up during each day.
For the present Mr.. Cleveland will
remain in seclusion and deny himself
to all callers.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Fine Clubbing Offer.

We are publishing this week club
bing offer which we believe will be ac-
cepted by many persons. The "Repub-
ican," the Cincinnati Post and the
Epitomist will all be sent for 81 90; the
Republican" and Epitomist will be
sent one year and the Post until Jan.
lst, 1909, for the above amount
Any of our delinquent subscribers can
avail themselves of this clubbing rate
by paying up their delinquent accounts
and renewing their subscriptions to the
Republican.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Pounding MIL Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Sparks visited
their father, Mr.. Jonas Sparks, at Gap
Store Saturday.
Mrs. H. Wade Christian spent one
night last week with her sister, Mrs.
Asberry, at Bondtown.
Mrs. B. d. Humphrey is spending a
month with her parents at Matewan.
w. Va.
Mrs. M. ]. Sturgill went to Maxwell
Sunday.
Mrs. w. B. Steele spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. ]. Marion Mcclure,
at Cedar Bluff.
Misses Maggie Hurt and Sallie Brit
tain visited the parents of the latter at
Tazewell Friday.
Mrs. M. j. Lambert, of Raven, visit
ed her son, VIM. Lambert and friends
Sunday.
Rev. G. w. Hairless preached here
Sunday at IL o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Altizer attended
the wedding last week of their brother.
MIR. Elbert Altizer to Miss Birdie Pat
ton, at Gillespie, Rev. Meadows officiat-
ed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
RUMMAGE SALE.

For the benefit of the Cemetery I'm
proVement Association, a Rummage
Sale will be held in the Town Hall,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday after.
Moons, May IL, 10 and 16. A contribu.
ton is needed from every person in this
community.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
NOTICE-WOOL WANTED.

We will pay the highest market price
thls year for wool. We represent one
OIL the best houses in the country. and
VIII make 1t to your interest to see us
about your wool.
CLINCH VALLEY MILLING Co.
North Tazewell, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07

Old-fashioned, underground corn
meal. made from selected corn, thor
oughly cleaned, bolted or unbolted.
Wholesale prices to merchants.
Clinch Valley Milling Co.,
North Tazewell, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07

We have never had complaint of
Great Western Sheep Dip when it was
used according to directions.
Jackson's Drug Store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
TOMATO PLANTS.

L now have ready to set out plenty of
tomato plants of the best varieties.
lOc dozen loose, 25c dozen in cans.
GEO. NASH,
Tazewell, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
FLOWER PLANTS.

Roses-hardy vines and bedding stock.
FALLON, Florist,
Roanoke, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
The High School.

We are informed that the town coun-
Gil has concluded to build new High
School building, at maximum cost of
$4,000. An arrangement has been
made with the county or district school
authorities by which the district will
supply part of the funds necessary for
the erection of the new building, and
the High School will still remain un-
der the jurisdiction of the jefferson
vile district. This means that the High
School will not be free school as is the
desire of the people and patrons of the
school. There has been an earnest de-
slreto have the town created separ-
ate school district, but the council has
not seen fit to crafty that wish of the
patrons. The city fathers may consid-
er this good business move, but we
doubt it. The town has not had pub
lie free school heretofore, and will still
have none, if there is not some change
in the plans. And patrons of the school
will still have to submit to double taxa
ton. They will have to pay a school
tax and still pay tuition for their child
ren who attend the High School.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07

We have on hands at our mill large
stock of feed of all kinds at very close
prices. Come and see.
Clinch Valley Milling Co..
North Tazewell, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07

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New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
WORKING PLANS FOR AN EASILY CONSTRUCTED CHINA CLOSET

however. attended the Sunday services. and often
there were only four hundred in the pews
II vas not the fault Of the new pastor that the
attendance was smaller than It ought to be. said
the church pillars when DR.. Earl consulted them
about the matter. His oratory pleasing his
doctrine sound and his personality 1kable. The
people added the trustees. Indifferent; th.y
did not view the church in the light as did
the residents of small towns but rather regarded
the house OF worship as q convenient place te go
to when nothing attractive offered.
The explanation did not satisfy the preacher from
the country He resolved TO make a house-to-
house tour OF inquiry determined to deliver sons
sensational paTlor sermons If he found the church
trustees had told him the truth about the apathy
Of his charges. His pastoral visits brought unex-
pected revelations. Instead OF apathy. he found
general desire TO attend church regularly, but a
great reluctance the part Of many parents TO
take their babies and young children to church.
Most Of these parents were young couples. we'd
ded from two to five years, who lived in apart
ments and did not keep servants. If parent
went 10 church the other must remain home 70
for the child children. At least that was
what Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed told the pastor
Dr. Earl joined the City Ministers Association
and there sought learn from his comrades
found that they Then he suggested the idsa
OF writing to fathers and mothers. asking them to
bring their babies TO church.
Don't do it, advised several OF his brethren
VINO nad long n!Ied cry pu!pltS lou IL have SO
many teething, troublesome squallers hand that
your church viii be a bedlam."
Sore at heart over the problem. DR.. Earl con-
tuued work in the old way. One after another this
or that young women or young man who had never
missed service before marriage would fail to
attend church, and when the pastor booked up sfr.
or Mrs. Newlywed and asked why. the answer was.
"Oh, the baby keeps at home"
For almost two years DR.. Earl thought and
thought. He wished he was rich enough 10 employ
a maid for every mother in his congregation. One
day in the middle OF the winter just past he solved
tho problem.
ITS an inspiration" he told the church trustees
when he broached the subject to them. I'VE must
have nursery in the church right away"
And the trustees were struck with the proposal
! that they acquiesced instanter and promised TO
employ a doctor and induce the prettiest girls III
| the Sunday school 10 volunteer nurses. Besides
| they promised 70 provide everything necessary 10
| furnish the nursery.
MIthtn week the ehnIah naylnr contained tAs
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
NURSERY IN CHURCH
Nurses and Doctor attend Offspring
of n Chicago Pastors Ftoch.

,.us,o-ss are excluding babies and older
6-b,16ren from fashionable hotels anu i i'a ~,
k,orese rot according them IN some inst 'sii~e'
k-s,5erat,on they grant dogs and MONKEYS anu
Eo+e i must thrill every mother with de'ght 10
80, -ls4 there is one public place "hefe the 1iu
tss welcomed as king 70 his throne.
r.. 6av nursery, where mother may leave ner
Ls-Tsr+ ~ 81 much an hour IS common INSTITUTION
E@ - s5~+r eoor room in the department store.
L-bs,s bsrv NAV coo in orb or hammock "hlI7
sv,otre- does her shopplnE. But, until recehlls'
lvho ever heard Of q clergyman begging q H!olNs'
30 bring her sickly or crying baby 10 chutc'-
Ordinarily. the minister, though he De a seltle
x.-+.d nan * rot overioyed by the sight or a
fond father pushing go-cart into the Nesupae o.
sFe sanctuary while the mother tTlps alohs ~ i'9
side He Is glad, Of course 10 learn t4aI LILO
17oune couple who were regular worshippers before
marriage have ret forgotten their Sunday duty
after becoming the head a family. II. however
his smile Of greeting is not wholly as frank as IL
used 10 be II may be forgiven him, for doubtless
he has vision of his sermon being interrupted by
q Iusty scream. just he reaches lastly" and IS
about 70 clinch argument with A powerful
climax.
No such prospect haunts tie Rev. DR.. John A.
Earl ia his own words lie is ''just tckled 70
1eath' 10 the Eo-carts coming; not singly, but
in pairs and trios and dozens and scores. And
if besides them there dozens or more of bug
sies containing twins and trplets, he is as happy
rs can be-"
The reason for all this is that Dr. Earl has estab-
tlished unique record in conversions Some Of his
sbrother preachers have turned vestry rooms into
luncheon counters ana others have transformed
fEunday school meeting places into clubrooms DIT.
eIari has converted his church rarIor into
kpith young women Of his Bible classes TO attend
Ethe babies and 4 woman physician in charge
Dr. Earl is pastor Of the Belden Avenue Church,
To Baptist congregation in Chicago. The sanctuary
SIS large stately gray stone edfcc in the midst
Of populous well fashionable residence dis
Ei1e, Wben d. Earl took the pastorate. two
/ years sco coming from q small church 10 Water
loo. Iowa. Ihe congregation numbered about ono
.ab =lssnd. Gr4xcely ever maTs than t-hEzersd.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

bridge whist and charity euchre will be given
for the benefit OF professional woman at the
Hotel Astor on Friday afternoon, April "a. at .
O'Clock. Among q large number Of handsome
prizes will be a round trip to Washington. Mrs.
Herbert II. Knowles is chairman of the committee
Of arrangements.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

strangest aggregation OF things in
house of worship. There were enamelled iron cribs
dolls Of rubber. dolls OF china and rag dolls. There
were Teddy bears and rattes. chairs that hung
spring from the ceiling. go-carts, teething
rings assortment of rubber nipples. and pins
that didn't appear TO have points.
Sunday morning dawned bright and for a Chi
ago winter. warm. News Of the pastors innoya-
ton had been sent TO all the homes where il was
known there baby or more. AS the hour
approached for the services at the Belden Avenue
church DR. Earl stationed himself at the door. The
Torshippers began TO arrive. IN the procession
| came the babies.
Beautiful child" said DR.. Earl, after greeting
the parents Of the first infant to arrive See how
the fresh air makes his cheeks glow
Just then DR.. Lillian Roberts. who is the head
OF a sanatorium for babies and had been put In
charge Of the church nursery working voluntarily
| ana without pay folded the mite In her arms and
| carried him into the church parlor Ten young
women, who had received from their mothers espe-
cial instruction in the of infants surrounded
the little one, and. while DR. Roberts took off its
winter wraps. kept cXcaiming oh isn't he cute
| or How sweet and cunning
Meantime the parents wheeled the go-cart into
the nursery and then entered the auditorium
We'll whispered one mother to her steruer half
1t seems quite relief TO that we can sit
here and rest whole hour and feel satisfied that
papy Is Just as well off as if We had him in our
arms home"
had not entered into the minister's equation His
sole thought was to enable parents TO partake of
spiritual joys. Yet here one who had found
an opportunity not only 10 nourish her soul but to
gain physical recreation, as result Of the estab-
Hshment OF the church nursery. She told the pas
tor about 1t afterward, well as her friends and
II helped to make the innovation extremely popular
| The first Sunday eleven babies were cared for in
'he nursery While the minister preached twenty
! two more srown-ups than usual. As the winter
Waned the number of children increased and the
hrst bright spring Sunday that came there were
more than nifty. BY the time summer comes DR.
ai expects his Bible class nurses TO have at least
! hundred to look after.
Not only babies, but children up to six and seven
years OF age, are welcomed to the nursery and
amused While their parents listen to the sermon
-7ih'e Inc nursery was established DR.. Earl has
received hundreds Of letters asking about the man.
agemont and success OF his plan Numerous
! 'Hui'h Nardens have Noticed him that they were
sIIAnsing IL follow hIs eXample. LIN 10 date DR.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

There will be exhibition Of paintings by women
artists at Knoedler's Galleries Fifth avenue and
34th street, on April 20 to May 2. inclusive.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

the woman for whom 1t was constructed that the
working drawing is here given. Any carpenter
can work from these. From such drawings the
different boards were sawed out and dOvetailed
and fitted, but not set up After the doors were
finished they were delivered 10 gazier. The
ten pieces, besides the two doors. and six wooden
KEYS O: wedges were packed fat and delivered.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

ready to be set up The back was made OF up
right tongued and grooved boards, held together
with cross strips. The four shelves were made 10
fit into grooves in the interior surface of the
side pieces The top, middle and bottom shelves
2Ia inch projections passed through openings
in the sides When the keys placed through
these tails 1t required only a firm rap from
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

the entertainment. and only three or four % tHs
upper ones ere left General dancing IN the
sembly room Of the Wa dorf apartments. tie tUtus
home Of the club, VIII follow the entertainment.
which Is under the direction OF the following cons
mittees: ''Snfone.' Mrs DOrs Lyon; reception.
Mrs. Joseph \. Cozzino. boxes. Mrs. Charles ?.
Naething; tickets, Mrs. Albert e.. Baze: pro+
gramnnes and posters. Mrs. Robert Wood johnson
and Mrs leonard T. Hill; scenic productions. Mrs.
Darwin Walter Truss; press. Mrs. Wesley Smith.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
A DINING ROOM IN A RE E-MODELED FARMHOUSE

hammer to insure the closet holding together
compsctly. The carpenter fitted the hinges and
also set in the lock. Completed. the closet stands
So inches high. 3s inches wide ana IA inches deep
This construction allows. Of course, of its being
taken apart as readily IL be put together
The design Is adaptable to any wood.
The dining room shown in picture No. has a
wainscot which has been built ana fitted into III.
room. This Is removable, While this mode Of
treatment is not usual in America in England
and on the Continent these adjustable wainscots.
called ftments. frequently used. The wood
employed here is cypress. and II has been treated
with dark oak stain which shows almost black.
The wall above Is covered with inexpensive
paper showing design of Japanese pine trees
against white ground
Coarse white linen has been used for the win
dow draperies and down the sides and across the
lower edge of the curtains stencil showing the
pine tree Of the wall paper is effectively en-
ployed. A blue and white rag rug covers the
floor. with the exception Of tvo-foot margin,
which Is stained the color OF the woodwork and
treated with dull gloss.
CORRESPONDENCE.
country resident writes: Kindly tell me II I
car Chinese cotton print frieze like the
one you described IN last weeks paper. and what
tho price of this material is''
The Chinese cotton Japanese cotton crepes
be used advised with extremely good effect
The price of the latter is S5 cents for S0nch ma
terial The Chinese cotton print is only IS inches
in width, and comes in 10-yard pieces This usually
shows good. strong blue a clear white ground.
If you will send self-addressed envelope
will be glad to send you samples
A college girl writes: Il would like very much
TO have your advice the selection of chairs for
the sitting room of my suite at college. My walls
arc covered with a two-tone stripe brown paper
Ny window draperies plain yellow linen. do
know what kind CT inexpensive chairs TO use
or Of what TO make the cushions
would suggest willow furniture as being the
most attractive 10 in such a you de-
scribe Treat the willow with light brown stain
have cushions fastened in the backs and seats
or each chair. these TO he covered with a figured
linen taffeta showing shades Of golden brown. dull
blue, ivory and soft old red. This material can
b. bought for 81 20 yard and is 30 inches wide
One two pieces of dark oak furniture. such a
table and armchair, could be worked in advantage
oUsly in the furnishing Of your room. II you win
send me a self-addressed envelope I will he glad
10 send you samples OF the material to which
refer.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19

Earl has not found IT necessary to check babies.
but when the number passes one hundred check
ing system may be necessary TO facilitate rapid
handling of the children.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-19
BARNARD GIRLS TO ACT

Barnard girls are gradually enlarsins their am
bitious in the theatrical line. For some time they
have been giving plays at intervals in the Brinker-
hoff Theatre, at Columbia. but they have never at
tempted Shakespeare. Now, however. they are
about 70 make the plunge. They will institute
their ShakeSpesran career with The Tanning Of
tho ShreV." and will give performances of that
comedy on Friday and Saturday. April "a and -
both afternoons and evenings.
The players are being coached by Alfred Young
who was for long time in charge Of the serious
dramatcs al Smith College. and by Miss Florence
Gerrsh Tickets for the rlsy may be obtained
troln Miss lrma Alexander. No $40 West a4th street
LIKE TAMMANY. THEY CROSS BRIDGE.
Inc surragettes ar- going 10 cross the bridge
ana carry the war into Brooklyn this afternoon.
Inc Brooklyn Philosophical Association has TONED
lolceS with the enemy. and viii shelter the in
Naders at the Long Island Business College South
9Th street, between Driggs aud Bedford avenues.
There will be a meeting at o'clock in tho after
noon, with Mrs. Lydia kingSwCU, commander IN
the chair Tho speakers will be Mrs Borrrnann
Wells, OF England; Miss Mary Coleman Mrs Alma
Webster Powell. Mrs. Sofia NJ. Loebinger Mrs
Rheta Chi!de Doer, Miss Anna Maley Mrs Edith
Commander Brethut, Miss Rose Schneiderman and
Miss Emily Luth