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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
SNAKE a REAL HYPmor,sr.
ono pennsylvania Farmer Is Con-
WINGED Of the Fact.

Ezra Smith, a Rockiand township.
Verango county. farmer, is a con-
vert TO the general belief that a
rattlesnake can CHARM domestic
animals His home is between
rloyd' Pa, ana the Allegheny
river. He is the owner Of a watch
dog that Is a cross between a bull
oog and a st. Bernard, and noted
throughout that section for it's cour-
age.
MI. smith pastures his COWS some
Instance from the farm house and
the path lies through a tract of rough
ana uneven woodland. One recent
morning accompanied by his dog. he
was driving his cattle to the pasture
nelu' the dog little in advance. He
noted that the dog stopped suddenly
ana stinened in every muscle and
made as pretty point" as any bird
Jog ever accomplished. The action
was SO unusual that the owner also
stopped and watched the dog. Then
ne called him by name, but the ami
MAJ paid no attention to him, not even
10 wag its tail. MIR. Smith had a
good stout cudgel in his hand and
ne pushed Gu TO see what allied The
dog. Ahead Of the animal. coiled
ready 10 strike, was large rattle
snake, with only a few inches inter
vening between the nose Of the dog
and the head of the snake. MIR.
smith is no amateur when II comes to
dealing with snakes, and before the
reptle could bury its fangs into the
nose OF his dog, he had given it a
rap over the back with his cudgel.
killing it instantly.
The dog showed every indication
mat its queer action had been due to
me hypnotic influence of the RATHER.
Until the snake had been killed n
made no move, but as soon as this
occurred the canine broke out into q
proIuse sweat and was so weak chat
1t dropped into a heap in a state of
complete collapse. The dead snake
was five feet long and carried IL
rattles.
MT. Smith is a man of yeracitv
and has had q wide experience with
SNAKES, which are remarkably numer-
Gus In that section OF Venango county.
he has no doubt that the peculiar ac-
uon OF his dog was due TO the power
exercised over it by the reptile and
not, as some profess 10 believe. due
TO the benumblng effects of having
been stuck by the fangs.-On CITY
Derrick.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
GIVE THE BOY A MICROSCOPE.
VIII Interest Him In the Wonders Of
the Natural World.

II you want to keep your boy out of
mischief give him a microscope. not
one Of the elaborate, intricate. ex-
pensive affairs that the psychologists
use when hunting for germs. but a
common one. with two or three lenses
that revolve on a pivot and fold into a
cover. which protects them from in
jury when carried In the pocket.
There Is no better way of interest
ing the boy in the wonders OF the
natural world than this simple con-
trivance which opens to his eyes vi
sions Of a universe Of which he knew
nothing. See through the microscope
the most Insignificant flower becomes
thing Of wonderful beauty. The in
terror Of a nRsturtium is a fairy cav
ern, showing a dozen different tints
and hues Of color, with dainty white
stalactites and stalagmites, almost
touching each other. midway between
floor and roof
He will find monsters. too. for the
head OF an ant. seen through a mi
croscope, is a terrible object, and he
can not help thinking what an awful
aspect such q creature would present
II 1t were as big as a horse. He has
heard about the creatures that are 10
De found in water from a sta9nant
pool; he will find them for himself
ano show them to other boys, and all
MS crowd will become interested and
bring things to look at and wonder
ABOUT He may not develop into a
Darwin; but II he has any faculty of
observation at all. 1t will be sharpened
oy what he sees, and he will learn
that there is more in nature than what
we discern on the surface.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
STANDING FIRM.

The Republicans of the Ninth Dis
trict are standing firmly and solidly by
their party and its candidates. And
why shoull they not do so? What
good things have the Democrats done
that they may with any sense Of pro
priety call upon the Republicans of this
section. of Virginia TO support either
Democratic doctrines OF candidates.
What mean things have they not done
that justly repel Republican voters and
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
USED PHONE TO BRING THEM
minister's Successful Method of Gath.
erine Congregation.

One of the most difficult pronos,.
tons that a new pastor ha. to face
when he takes charge OF a church that
mas fallen OF in attendance and gen.
orally gone to seed, is to fill the pews
and build up the membership anew
Not long ago this problem was solved
In Brooklyn church. Before taking
hold the new pastor had planned a
scheme which he thought would work
moderately well, but which. in the end
FAR exceeded his hopes in its results
A rev days before the eventful first
sunday he called upon a dozen OF the
pillars of the church" and asked
them each to call up on the telephone
early on Sunday morning a half dozen
at least OF their friends, and not onlv
ask them especially to come to church
that morning, but also to telephope
the same request to as many of their
own friends as they could. Thsv all
promised to do so, and when the clsr-
syman reached his church that Sun
day he found it packed. He had pre-
pared rousing sermon and every one
went away we'll satisfied.
This method OF getting a congreea-
uon was continued along practically
the same lines for months. As n re-
suit OF the drumming up" by tele-
phone the size of the congregation in
creased enormously and the member
snip Is greater than 1t ever was be-
lore. AS there is not room for more
In the old church they now are talk
ing OF building a new one, and the pas
tors salary is $4,000 a year bigger
than 1t was when he took hold.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

A business corporation has bean
successfully established in Vienna BY
men who are totally blind. The com.
pany manufactures brzshes and bas.
kets and ali its employees are blind.
In the eight mCaths Of its existence
II has nlled orders asgrsgntinK $4,000
kronen 04.eoo). making a fair profit
and has enough orders on hand to
JUSTIFY the enlargement OF its work
shops. Sixteen Of the employees are
skilled workms1 ana the company
wishes 1t known that its wares are
sold on thstr -as<nai merit" that thew
are put upon the market Gin fair com.
petition with tie product Of other con.
Germs" aAA that the ksiad people want
business, net charity"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

1t is astonishing to see how little
the standard of good manners seems
TO have changed since the middle ages.
The strenuous life and the higher
education have not altered our concep-
ton OF the laws. of good breeding, even
IL they leave US little time for the
carrying out OF them, and the rules of
conduct upon which we have all been
brought up are in many respects the
same to-day as those propounded in
TIE manuals of etiquette OF hundreds
q ysArs Ago.--LeAi,si FialA
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Paris Gets AcoulsttIon

The American telephone girl has
been transplanted to Paris, and ac-
cording to reports she has lost none CT
the qualities which distinguish her in
this country, but is quite as ready to
break In upon her own private con-
versation to oblige q customer of the
telephone ut any time, and her re-
plies to irate and disobliging people
asking for connections are Of the same
temperate and high-clAss English she
employs ut home.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
is BRYAN A HYPOCRITE?

If the testimony which William Rar
dolph Hearst is now offering to the pub
lie be true, Mr.. Bryan is the greatest
hypocrite that has ever been known in
the politics of this country. 1t has be. n
but short time since Bryan was testi-
tying to the good character of Mr..
Hearst, and claiming him as one of bis
most esteemed friends. Now, when
Hearst refuses to support Bryan, and
offers to the American people such sub
stantial reasons for losing faith in the
Nebraskan, it will hardly be possible
for Bryan to di.credit Hearst. Only a
few days ago Mr.. Hearst charged that
Mr.. Bryan had recently tried to gain his
support in this campaign by an arrange
ment through which Hearst should be
m ade the Democratic candidate in 1912.
Mr. Bryan simply denied the charge.
AMI left the question as one of veracity
between himself and Mr.. Hearst.
The startling disclosures that Mr.
Hearst has just been making in con-
nection with the Standard Oil COMPANY
VII tend to strengthen his first charge
against Bryan. If Hearst can sustain
the charge he has made against Govern
or Haskell, of Oklahoma, he will have
Mr.. Bryan cornered.
If there has been any one thing TO
which Mr.. Bryan has given emphasis in
his political career, it has been an ex-
pressed enmity to what are known as
the trusts. He has never singled out
any special trusts except the Steel
Trust, but has generalized when stating
his opposition to such business combi-
nations.
When it is known that Mr.. Bryan's
campaign in 1896 was practically f.
nanced by the Silver Trust, the people
have just cause for doubling his sin
cerity when he poses as a would-l e
trust buster. 1t is no longer denied
that the silver mine owners contributed
$2SS, 600 to the Democratic campaign
fund in 1896, Mr.. Bryan having pre-
viously been engaged in the service of
the silver interests, both as an attorney
and editor. 1t is reasonable to suppose
that in 1900 he received the same sub
stantial aid from the silver men, and
that it was to gain their favor that he
had the silver plank of the Chicago
platform reafirmed and placed in the
Kansas City platform.
Now comes Mr.. Hearst with his charge
that Haskell, treasurer of the National
Democratic Committee, Mr.. Bryan's
m'st intimate friend, is the creature of
the Standard Oil Company. 1t looks
like Hearst would not make such a seri-
GUS accusation without he had sub
stantial proof in his possession. If he
does convince the public that Haskell
has been serving the Standard Oil Com
pany, and that he was made treasurer
Of the National Democratic Committee
upon the request of the Oil Trust, then
it will be impossible for Mr.. Bryan to
deny that he had any knowledge of the
situation. He will be regarded as the
friend ard not the enemy of the trusts,
and his insincerity will be completely
established.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

should make them turn with scorn from
any effort now to secure their helm in
restoring the district to the Democrats9
The district has been Republican for
the past twenty-five years; and during
that period has never been controlled
by the Democrats, except through frauds
made possible by the use of the most
dishonest election laws that have ever
been placed upon the statute books
This rule. so secured, was sought to be
perpetuAted by the making Of new suf-
frage laws enact,d into the organic law
OF the State and forced upon the pee
pie.
The plain intention of the new suf-
frage laws was to discourage Republi-
cans and cisqualify them as voters.
With such almost insurmountable diff
cuities confronting them, the Republi-
cans of the Ninth District went bravelv
to work and wrested the district from
the hands of Rhea and his minions.
Since that has been accomplished the
Democrats have been constant viIli6ers
OF the Republican leaders, candidates
and voters. The fifteen thousand good
and true men of the Ninth, who copsti-
tute the Republican party within it,
bounds, have been denounced by the
Democratic press and leadership as
hireling band, an ignorant mob-con-
trolied by corrupt leadership.
To these same men the Democrats
are now frantically appealing for aid.
They know that there is no possible
chance to win the district for BRYAN and
Byars unless they can persuade thous-
ands of Republicans to vote for these
candidates.
This effort TO get Republicans to
abandon their party and candidates
makes more conspic lous the false as
sumption Of the Democrats that the Re-
publican voters have been swaved nv
ignorance and venality; and that thew
have no honest, intelligent political con-
victions. Hence, we find the Demo
Gratis again trying to use the race cues
ton' with vain hope Of turning white
Republicans from the path Of dutv
This is but the repetition of a very silly
Democratic trick, and it only provokes
the mirth and contempt of Republicans
out here.
The Republicans OF the Ninth ara
standing firmly by their convictions and
canoidates now, and they will stand
unitedly for them on the Bird of Novem-
Der.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

Mr.. Bryan knows he is beaten, and SO
knowing is beginning to hedge. Hence
his claim that the Steel Trust is financ-
ing the Republican campaign. He is
preparing to charge that his defeat was
caused by money. Mr.. Bryan is relying
chiefly on the labor vote. Does he
think that vote can be bought by Re-
publicans7
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Psychology In Clothes.

DR.. Thomas Claye Shaw of London.
speaking On the subject of the special
psychology OF women. says that there
- psychology In clothes. It is use
less to say that they dress as they
90 to please other women OF please
men. They dress simply because they
nave to In their own way and to their
own satisfaction. The psychology of
dress is that It appears to make YOU
be what you profess to be.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Women observation-disclosures a.,.,.

F'SHeTmen-FlcmIsh StVIe
On the coasts Of Holland, Belgium
and northern France the fisherwomen
are familiar sight, with their great
hand nets and quaint costumes. Manv
OF the towns have distinctive cos
tunes by which their women can he
recognized anywhere Those of Maria
hrke' near Ostend, wear trousers
and loose blouses. while their heads
and shoulders are covered by shawls
They carry their nets into the sea ana
scoop up vast Quantities of shrimps
and prawns, with an occasional crab
or lobster and many small fish. Tbev
otten wade out till the water is nm to
tneir necks, and they remain for hours
at time In water above their knees
rarely returning until their baskets
are full
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
How to Place Your pIIIo,..

You have probably been accustomed
TO sleep since your childhood on a
pair of pillows lying broadwisa to
your head. Sometimes you cannot
sleep, however. Just try lying on
them placed longwise, SO that the
lower ends viii touch your armpits
You will find the amount of repose
you get is double what you derive
from them when placed in the ordinary
fashion. which really leaves nothing
Tor the base Of the neck to rest upon
A properly constructed pillow should
rest the head, neck and shoulders. The
one most In vogue rests only the head
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
No Lie. Either

Mrs. Mcswat-Billinger, how did
you like the decorations at the church
this morning?
Mr.. McSwat-All the decorations T
could see. Lobelia. were worn by the
young lady in front of me. likad
the grand sweep Of the brina. the fioraI
display and the general arrangement
OF the ribbons, but thought the dead
bird looked out Of place.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

The Richmond Tines Dispatch seems
to think that Mr.. Bryan has gotten Mr..
Taft scared and has him on the defen-
slve. The mental vision of the Times
Dispatch has simply become disordered
by the nauseating diet it is now feeding
upon-Bryan crow.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

The Richmond News Leader is very
artfully trying to escape answering the
question. (which would you prefer to
have elected Bryan or Taft?" The
course of the News Leader answers the
question. What the answer is, each
person will have to determine.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

Since Mr.. Slemp accepted the chal-
lenge of Mr.. Byars to meet him in Joint
debate at Tazewell we don't hear any,
thing more about Slemp being afraid to
meet Byars. And we will hear no more
OF it after that debate takes place.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
a Sure-enoush Knosker.

J. c. Goodwin, of Reidsville, N. c.,
says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a sure
enough knock for ulcers. A bad one
came on my leg last summer, but that
wonderful salve knocked it out in
few rounds Not even scar remain.
ed" Guarnteed for piles, sores, burns
etc. 25c. at John E. Jackson's drug
store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

Have you registered? You can regis
ter any day between now and the Srd
OF October. If you fail to register by
that day you can't vote at the coming
election. Attend to this important duty
without delay.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

From newspaper reports all the col
leges and schools of the country are
opening with the largest enrolment of
students that they have ever had. This
indicates that prosperity is abroad in
the land, and that the so called panic
has about departed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

The Republicans Of the Ninth District
are more thoroughly united than they
have ever been. They are united on
men and measures and will win another
splendid victory on the Bird of Novem-
Der.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Natural DoduotIon

Peckem-I can't understand why so
many people look upon Friday A the
unluckiest day Of the week.
Mrs. Peckem-Why. do you cousid-
or It lucky?
Peckem-It must be. Few peonle
get married on that day.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Tho causs Of III. Gain.

Wowi" growled the old man. "a
Turning to the bedroom. 'I stubbed INV
to-" ''A'
WELL" replied his wife, chats
what you get for going down stairs In
your stocking feet"
That's so; IL hadn't gone down
IN my stocking feet that young man
OF Edith's might have heard me and
got away before I reached him"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
The Modern Way.

Advertisements on the sceneryi"
exclaimed the star. That's carrying
commercialism really too far"
IT Isn't commercialism." exclaimed
the manager. we want the scene to
box Ike real meadow. don't we7~-
J,<-nie4
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

g. 8 lazy" Came
young idiers had been entov-
ing me run OF haiiing passing sbon-
sirIs WIZ rather doubtful con1r,i,-
ments. aaA fron some OF the answe-s
Isaufneo u wa evident that mot al,
?. tnose addressed were taxing th,r1a
klndly Presently one of the o,Ses
80 sesns Il was going too far
spohe ap- Look a. here now. Se,.
. ne added, "youse might think
s You rs wise guys an all that. but
lust keep ON and the wrong laavsl,
coms along an she1l break yer faoe
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

Remember that the Bird day of Octo-
Der is the last day you can register.
Don't wait until that day, but register
now.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Wouidn't interfere.

AS q matter of fact" said the man
who was looking for an argument
every mans life is his own. Now If
1 took a notion to commit suicide
what right would you have to prevent
mer'
Don't you think for a minute that
would" answered the cool-natureI
party as he msandered on his way.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

Mrs. Knox-rvs often wondered
John. why yos saors %.
Mr.: Knox| asa't know, you'u have
to ask me.
Mrs. Knss-Ask ysaf what do Won
meant 'ON
Mr.. Knox-Ask me sometime when
I'm snorinE.-Philsdelphia Press.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
A Happier Moment.

All of US used to be happy when
we were going to school,"
That's so; there was only one time
We were happier"
You mean when we were in love?"
mo, ] mean when we were going
away from school. Houston Post
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24

Ii you need transfer get it from the
registrar without delay. Do not wait
until the last day, which is the srd Of
October.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Making II Riaht

Who was that blooming idiot
saw you with this afternoon?"
Sir. that was my brother,"
Pardon me, please might hav.
known itl'-Clsvsland Leader
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
LUMBER DEALERS.

BURTON COAL & LUMBER co. Both
phones sos. Manufacturers of Tarred Felt,
Roofing Pitch and Creosote.
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CUSTOM CLOTHES MAKERS.
CASH REGISTERS.

NATIONAL CASH REGISTERS, oscar
S.Sshe4l, sales agent for Utah. Expert
SSsn register repairing. No. III Main ST.
N~V1"nH-nand registers always IN stock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
FOR sALE-REAL A

FOR SALE-Everyone else is
making money in Salt Lake real
estate. Why dop't YOU? You
don't need much to begin with
anywhere from so up. After
You double your money a few
times, you will be able to go in
on a larger scale.
In dealing with a responsible
trust company you know your
title is all right. and that your
interests win be well taken
care of.
II you i've away, write US. and
II we haven't what you want,
we Will look il UP for YOU.
The following are a few in
vestments which we recon-
mend:
Two blocks east of the Ken
yon hotel a property a be
bought for $500 that is paying
$3.50 a year, or over IS per cent
on the investment. II would be
cheap at 81 900 today, and is sure
10 Increase rapidly in value. as
the business district is growing
that way. $3.50 is enough TO
. buy il. and We Will lend the
other 5000 at Z per cent, n
the rent viii pay that off
within a short time.
This can be had from US d.
rect. or from any OF the first
class real estate agents.
SALT LAKE SECURITY &
TRUST co.
81 Up. Main St.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
O HAND STORE.

DIR. ELIZABETH L. WISMER. Suite
H5-4ls Security & Trust Bldg, "a Main St
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
DIAMONDS, WATCHES. JEWELRY

OUR EASY PAYMENT SYSTEM EN-
ables you to wear or present as a gift a
diamond or watch and pay as you like.
Our prices are positively the lowest in the
city. We are always pleased to show
goods. Our holiday stock is now complete.
Compare prices Utah Jewelry Co. 32s
South Main.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
BUILDING g. BUILDING TRADES|
PAINTS N GLASS.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION of western
paintings by ii. l.. A. Gunner now open
daily 2 20 > p, m at 20 East LIST South st.
The public is invited.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
GEOLoGIST.

r. FORESTER examines and reports
on mining and mineral properties. Rooms
212-21S Brooks Arcade. Both phones
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
SHIPPING.

CUT RATES 10 any part OF the United
star... We can save money for you In
shipping goods either east or west. Cor
respondents IN all the principal citieA
See US or phone Sos Recmaa Sxa .
Storage Co.. III So. w. Temple
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
HOUsECLEANING.

v mGuSE and carpet cleaning. first-ciass
kt s. sVSranteed. A. 7 Priestley. ls9 E.
81 Ben 5ZS Ind go.
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FURNACES AND RANGES.

FURNACES and ranges cleaned and re-
paired; chimnsys cleaned. 1921 Ind. job
bling promptly attended to.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-12
CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT.

s. G. SHAW & CO., Structural Steel.
Contractors Supplies. Concrete Reinforc-
ing. Railway Supplies. Concrete Mixers,
Portland Cement. etc. Harris Bros. Rep,
SO Atlas block. Both phones.