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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
NIcETIES OF LEGAL TENDER
Somewhat PerpIexins Question Which
Very Few Seem to Properly
Understand.

One OF the prominent oacials of the
treasury department recently ven
tured the opinion that not enc banker
in a hundred and probably not half
a dozen members of the senate or
house could tell accurately what parts
of the United States currency are le-
sal tender. He went on to say:
"A great many people know that
the definition of legal tender is money
OF q character which by law a debtor
may require his creditor 10 receive in
payment in the absence OF a spscisl
agreement. But when it comes t.
stating Just what money Is legal ter
der you will Ind the banker all at sea.
Gold certificates are not a legal
tender, but are receivable for customs.
taxes and all pubic debts, Silver GER
uhcates are not legal tender. Neither
are national bank notes. They are re-
ceivsble, however. in payment of
taxes, excuses, public lands and all
other dues to the United States. ex-
eept duties on imports. Trade dollars
and fractional eGrrsncy are not legal
tender Fractional currency is re-
receivable for postage and revenue
stamps and also in payment of any
dues to the United Statee less than
ave dollars, except duties on imports.
Foreign gold and silver coins are not
legal tender.
The following are legal tender in
all that the torn means:
Gold cSiHs Of the United States,
STANDARD silver dollars, Subsidiary sill
yer coins, miner coin OF copper,
bronze q copper up to -
cents; United States notes or greez-
baeks, demand treasury notes, treas
ury Rotes Of 1880. Columbian half
dollar and Columbian quarters. Sab
sidiary silver coin. including Colum-
eiaa half dollars and quarters, are
legal tender up to So"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
A Millionaire Before He Was p.


The arch prospector of all times
was Cecil Rhodes. For him it was
not merely going out and putting down
holes in likely places. At II he had
been touched with tuberculosis and
ordered south. Arriving at his brother
Herbert's cotton plantation in Africa
in the midst of the second diamond
excitement. he. with Herbert. was
drawn into the new rush" They
took a claim at Colesburg-at 80 shil-
lings a month rental. In a few weeks
each leased a full claim, all the law
allowed. Cecil Rhodes set himself to
get the law to allow one man to own
two claims. then ten, and then as
many as he could lay hold Of So
well did Rhodes keep pace with
changing regulations that he returned
to England at 19 a millionaire,-
Franklin Clarkin. in Everybody's.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
The Better Half.

I've often wondered" said Jones.
why woman is called the better
half"
I'm tell you" said Smith; but it's
a hard matter TO clearly define You
naturally. being a workingman. think
money better than anything else?"
Jones assented.
You likewise know that money
talks?"
so I've heard" Jones replied; al
though. to tell the truth, usually
hear only the echo of it."
We'll. we grant that money is bet
ter than all else; we grant, also, that
money talks. Well, woman is half OF
a mans life. And"
Yes. indeed" finished Jones, inter.
rupting him. and she certainly does
talk"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
NOTICE.

The overseer of the Dosr for each
MagisteriaI District of 1azeweil cOuaty
rs provided With contingent fund OF
Fifty dollars for each year. which -
under control of the overseSr of the
poor ard the memher IF the board. of
the respective districts, tn toe used for
cases of emergency. After thus eraer-
gency fund has heen expended BY any
overseer of the poor, for any one year,
he has no authority, under the law, to
bind the county for any further amount
under any circumstances. All further
allowances must I've made by the Board
of Supervisors.
Published by order of the Board of
Supervisors OF Tszewell county.
Tests:
jan2Stf ). ~. Graham. Clerk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
Wonder OF Nature.

A noted divine was very fond of
riding on horseback. and. being vastly
conceited about his fine figure. wore
stays TO show II OF. One day he was
thrown from his horse and lay prone
on the road. A farm laborer from a
neighboring field ran to his assistance.
The frst-aid man began to feel the
parson all over. and suddenly yelled
out to another laborer:
Rim. Jock. for heavens sake. for a
doctor. Here's a mans ribs running
north and sooth instead of east and
west"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
Soldiers Odd WEAPON.

A soldier named Pavict was con
demned TO death by ceurt-martial at
Oran. France. the other day. He was
charged with assaulting a corporal
whilst on duty. During the hearing
he threw at the president OF the coun-
ell u curious weapon made by him
self. the blade of a pair OF scissors
fastened into wooden handle He
was at at once tried for this crime,
and the death sentence pronounced.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
invited to Stay All NIoh.

The HOstess-It's storming so hard
that guess you'd better stay all night
Mr.. Scoresby.
The Dinner Guest-Tm afraid I
would put you to too much trouble.
Mrs. Brown.
The Hostess-Oh, not at all! Let me
see. can sleep on the library lounge
and Jane and Martha and Ella and
Aunt Mary can room together. and
there's mattress we can bring down
rom the attic Tor Willie. and Mr.
Brown will do nicely with a blanket
N the parlor rrg. It's no trouble at
y. Mr.. Scoresby.
The Guest-You're very kind. 1T
m quite s'-e the rain s stopping.
-" I've On Ns7' ~ h~e Ia Jrs-
- .4..-C. eve.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18

The ancient Saxons sacred tree
was the ash. and there still exists
on Richmond hill. barely ten miles
from London, an ash tree which is
even now used in folk medicine.
Weakly children must be carried nine
times around the tree AID at such
time in the morning that tie san
rises during the ceremony.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
His First Chance.

For is minutes the gorgeous young
butterfly had been lodging the natur-
alist's net. Great caterpillars!" he
finally calculated; either that fool
dog-catcher has gone crazy from the
heat, or a law has been passed re-
quiring me to take out a flying IL
cense!"-Illustrated Sunday Maya
zine.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
A SusplcIo,Ia siIenee

Howard was only 20 months older
than the baby. He had somehow
come to realize that Elwood, who
was creeping, was more likely to be
in mischief when quiet. One day he
called to bis mother with a great deal
Of anxiety in his little voice: Mann
ma, l hear Elwood keeping still
The Delineator.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18

The last thing that men learn about
women is how transparent and natu-
raj they really are In all the essen
tails. our delay being due largely to
our own want of Imagination, and not
little to the circumstances that we
are brought up to expect freakiness,
insincerity and mischief
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
Tn. Man with Mechanical Ability.


The man with a natural aptitude for
mechanics received SO many invita-
ITEMS to take automobile trips with
friends who acted as their own chauf-
feur that he camo to be envied by his
less fortunate acquaintances. One day
the popular guest condescended to en-
Tighten them as to his true status.
You fellows needn't get green
eyed" he said. Il haven't such a
snap, after all What they want me
to go along for is to blow up the tires
and make repairs in case of an acct
dent | wouldn't be such a hot favor
lite If | wasn't SO proficient in that
line. That knowledge is somewhat
CALLING, but as ! enjoy the trips l swal-
low my pride and accept the invita-
TONS"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
The Cow.

There is virtue in the COW; she is
full OF goodness; a wholesome odo7
exhales from her; the whole land
scape looks out of her soft eyes; the
quality and the aroma Of miles OF
meadow and pasture lands are in her
presence and products. had rather
have the care of cattle than be the
keeper OF the great seal of the nation
Where the COW is, there is Arcadia;
so far as her influence prevails, there
is contentment. humility and sweet,
homely ufe--John Burroughs.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18

peace and quiet of the place and was
at last able to take up her old life
with thankfulness again.
She never would tell what she had
seen nor how without money she had
crossed the sea and travelled the cOun-
try's breadth. Sure. 1 was harished:
b.t there was a miracle in it," was all
she would say. Or. 81 went out OF me
senses, but there was a Protection
over me-"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18

Many Of the Irish wells have most
interesting legends connected with
them. There is a well in North Ire
land the water of which. according to
the natives. will not boil, however
much it is heated; but unfortunately
they viii not allow anybody to test
the truth OF this statement, and it is
hardly discreet to make the attempt.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18

The Tragedian-Tm indeed sorry to
leave you like this. Mrs. Buskins; but
presume you have no objection to me
taking my belongings away with me?
Landlady-You needn't worry. My
husband has already hung your other
collar on The hat.raeki
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
Nature makes the cures

Nature makes the cures
after all.
Now and then she gets
into a tight place and
needs helping out.
Things get started in
the wrong direction.
Something is needed to
check disease and start
the system in the right
direction toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion of
Cod Liver Oil with hypo-
phosphites can do just
this.
1t strengthens the
nerves, feeds famished It's
sues, and makes rich
blood.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
send lOc.. name OF paper and this ad. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book
Each bank contains Good Luck Peany.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
officers.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

+. THOMPSON. ch'n'n. Jrffrsonvi.le Db't
T. u. NAoNER. Clear Fork District.
w. J. LESTER, Maiden Spring District.
Meetings of the Board of Supervis-
ors for Tazewen county are ss follows:
Regular meetings frat Monday In
January and fourth Monday in July.
Call meetings the second Tuesday n
each month except January and July.
S. NJ. Graham. Clerk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
A Ships Medicine Chest.

An old ship captain said he sailed
all around the world some Is times
and the only medicines he allowed
aboard were castor lie" and whip
picac." If they were sick below the
belt castor oil did the worl; il above.
the ipecac was sure to do .he trick
New York Press.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
NoT,cEI

All persons are warned against OBJ
st1uenag any of the roads of this coun-
ty. or any ditch constructed for the
drainage of any road, by throwing
therein any waste material of any kind
whatsoever.
By order Of the Board of Supervisors.
S. M. GRAHAM, Clerk.
Sept. loft
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
Uncle Ezra SAYS:

When you wanter go back to your
Of home town it's good desl better
to be met with a brass band than
with = piece Nv manila rope"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
MomanIlka.

Madge-You must have managed to
console the poor girl, for she stopped
crying.
Marjorie-That wasn't the reason.
She stopped when she found that she
hadn't another handkerchief.
Puck
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
Daily Thossdhf

man is not little when ne finds
1t difficult to cope with circumstances.
but when circumstances overmaster
him.-Goethe.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18
Just Maltlnn-

Every geod-looking young woman
intends to go on the stage some time
II 1t becomes necessary for her TO
do so.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18

\ 1t was a gusty April evening when
Judith stood uncertainty at the corner
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-11-18

. Fulton kvxlvy, 90. -.
clerk. Terms of coIt-%' ~
February. aod Arb Monds, D.
gust and November.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
BUREAU TO BE CREATED
Strong lntimation That Governor
viii Again Recommend its
Creation.

There is strong intimation that
Governor w. M. o. Dawson will like
ly repeat that part of a former mes
sage to the legislature asking for the
creation of bureau of information.
1t is urged that such bureau
would prove of invaluable service TO
the state government, the courts and
others. The bureau, If created, will
be of a state wide character and to
some extent be of the nature of a
secret service department, such as
the federal government ana several
of the states have, and the chief Of
fee would doubtless be located in
Charleston.
The services of the men OF the
bureau, however, would cover all
parts of the state and render service
to courts in the prosecutions Of VIC
lators of the laws. 1t is stated that
much pressure will be brought e
bear to have such bureau created
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
ATTEMPT AT FORGERY
Neoro From Washington Forged Kin
sey q. creque's Name to
Order for SIS.

A negro, who gave his name as w.
II. johnson, of Washington, attempted
a forgery Saturday by presenting an
order at the Old National bank, ask
ing for s35, purporting to be signed
by Kinsey B. CreQue Cashier Hill
suspected the genuiness OF the sig
nature and gave the fellow promi-
sorry note and told him to get Mr..
Creque's signature ON it. Mr., Hill
then telephoned to Mr.. Creque and
told him of the ocourance. The latter
later recognized the negro on the
street and called an officer. After a
chase of block oy two otticer Riddle
landed the fellow in jail. He Will be
given a hearing later
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
JUST A SOCIAL VISIT =. ~
Senator EIkins Calls on President
Murray Of the Baltimore
and Ohio.

United States Senator Stephen b.
Elkins, # West Virginia, was in Bal
timore this week as the guest OF
President Oscar G.. Murray, OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Most
of his time in Baltimore was spent
with Mr.. Murray in the latter's Of
fees in the Baltimore and Ohio CEN
trail building.
Mr.. Murray said the visit was pure
" a social one. He and Senator
Elkins have been friends for years,
and the senator came over for holt
day call.
Others, however, believe the visit
had more significance. 1t was said
that the purpose was to enter into
negotiations with the Baltimore and
Ohio for the purchase of the Coal and
Coke road in West Virginia, in which
Senator Elkins is largely interested.
When Mr.. Murray was asked this
direct question he denied it. He said
the Baltimore and Ohio was not in
the market for the Coal and Coke, and
that in his intercourse with Senator
Elkins such deal was not broached.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
STEP FOR HOME RIFLE
EovernoT Magoon Holds Me~ Year
Reception--New Officials to Take
the Oath January %.

Haxanna, Jan. 2-The inaugural
step toward the re-establshment OF
the Cuban republic was marked with
the New Years reception at the par
ACE, when Governor Magoon who Tor
more than two years has been TIE SUI
preme ruler Of the island, formally
presented the diplomatic representa-
tfves and consular officers, the super
visors OF the governmental depart
raents, the ju1 geg OF the supreme and
1lnor courts, the presidents Of the
commercial guilds, the representa-
tives of the foreign and native press
the officers of the Cuban armed for
ces and many prominent citizens to
the pnesident-eleet, Gen. Jose Miguel
Gomez, and the ice-president-eIeef.
Alfredo Zayas
The palace was beautifully decor
ated, md Cuban military bands play
ed in the courtyard in the course OF
the reception, which lasted from 10 a.
m. until 5 p. m. Governor Magoon re-
ceived in the grand salon. He was
attended by his aids in full uniform,
with General Gomez, Senior zayas and
the former American consul, Frank
Steinhart, who was the Official advis-
er of the governor through the whole
period OF intervention, standis a Ills
right.
The Spanish minister, r. G ylaa
de Ayala, the dean of the diplomatic
corps, congratulated Governor Ma
COON on tae success Of the. provision
al government which was about to
end.
The reception was attended by po-
hticians representing all parties, who
united in extending TO General Gomez
their warmest wishes for the success
of his administrator.
Preparations for turning over the
machinery of the government TO the
Incoming president are practically
complete. Not the least disturbance
in the governmental functions will at
tend the transfer of authority immed
lately on Gen. Gomez taking the in
augural oath at noon ON January 2S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
LAW GOES INTO EFFECT
Reports Must be Made Every Three
Months TO State Tax Commissioner,
Sheriff and County Court.

In order to CARY into effecr the
terms Of the new uniform account
ing law, which was passed at the
last session Of the legislature and
which goes into effect with the new
year, all the county officers are hav-
ing printed tie necessary books for
keeping accounts as required by law.
For the Offices of sheriff. prosecuting
attorney, clerk Of the county court
and clerk Of the circuit court blanks
haev been supplied showing the kind
ofhooks that must be secured.
None OF the officials are over-e1-
thusiastic about the new law. az
though they all declare that it is q
step in the right direction and that
they are willing to give the system a
thorough trial. Some Of the officials,
however, fear that it will mean SO
much additional work that more Of
fee help viii be required In the case
Of the circuit clerks Office the new
law requires the keeping of five diff
ferent books. whereas one book has
always suficed to keep the accounts
of the court heretofore. At present
the. clerk has one book of accounts.
In this book, on one side of the page
is kept list Of plaintiffs fees and
credits, with similar list of de-
PENDANTS fees and credits on the
other side of the page. BY this SIM
pie system tie accounts of the court
have been kept in the past. The new
law requires one separate book for
fees on the chancery side, journal,
a cash account and a ledger or five
different books.
Under the uniform accounting law
each county officer must submit
quarterly reports, copy of the re-
port going to the state tax commits
sioner, one to the sheriff and one to
the county court. These reports
must be made out and submitted
within seven days after the expira-
ton of each quarter.
While all Of the officials have
placed orders for the printing of the
account books, the samples We're not
received until so late in the year that
it s hardly probable that the books
will be ready for delivery until some
time later in the year In the mean
time the officials will keep the ac-
counts required and will transfer
them to the books as soon as they
are completed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
SECRETARY ARRIVES
viii a. Once Assume His Duties-fIs
VIII First Make an EHcrt 10 In
crease Membership.
From The Werac Of Friday:

From The World Of Friday:
MT. w. r. Llnk, Of Wilmington,
Del, the newly appointed secretary OF
the Young Mems Christian associae
ton, arrived here this afternoon OF
train No. 5 and wiz assume the duties
of his Office at once. Mr.. Link has
been, for some time, assistant secre-
tary Of tho y NJ. G. A. at Wil11ing-
ton AMI lis a thorough Y. NJ G. a. man
besides being an attractive and clever
gentleman. He cones with the high.
est recommendation for ability and
experience IA his line Of work and the
association is fortunate IN securing
his services.
Among the first things TO engage
Secretary Lunk's attention win be to
increase the membership Of the as
sociation by at least 100 young men.
making the membership an even 900.
Then 100 men must be induced TO
pay $40 each as yearly dues. The mat
ter OF help around the building must
be taken Up at once with the commit
tee composed OF 2. T. Brantner, Alex.
clohan and F. II. Graichen. When
these matters are settlel q good be
ginning win have bseh made and
things assume proper business
shape.
c. C. Reedy. contractor for the
plumbing in the Y. NJ c. A. building,
has been delayed on the completion
Of his contract BY the noa-arrival Of
slabs for toilet rooms, but the assur-
ance is given out that these will be
in place in few days The electric
Light fixtures are not in place yet but
Contractor II. S. Shade says he will
make every effort to have them in by
the middle Of this month when it is
proposed to open the building to the
public. From all accounts there will
be no delay in getting the furniture
and other furnishings in on time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
Newspape Change.

Beginning with the new year the
Morgantown New Dominion took over
the subscription list OF the Morgan
town Republican and becomes q morn
ing paper, leaving the afternoon feld
to the Post-Chronicle. This makes
but two papers in the local field there.
Julian E. Fleming is again in control
Of tie New dominion and win sue
coed W. E. Nern as business man
ager. lt@l
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
REAL ESTATE SALES.
{. c. Henshaw Buys Kitchen Old
Homestead at Shanghai.

Mr.. E. C. Henshaw, this city, yes
terday bought the Kitchen old home
stead at Shanghai from Mr.. c. n,
stuckey, for some years owner Of the
estate. The farm contains 17S acres
and was once the home of Hon. B. M.
kitchen, deceased, this city, who was
born and raised there. MIR. Henshaw
bought the property on speculation
ana private terms. Possession April
LIST next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Morqan's Grove Fair Associ alton
Elect Their Directors.

At a meeting of the stockholders of
the Morgan's Grove Fair association
the following directors for the year
were elected:
For Jefferson County-Charles d.
Wysong, John P. Kearfott, E. T Lick
lider, II. L. Lyme, e. Rush Turner, D.
z. Roger and William T. McQuilkdn.
For Berkeley County-Mayberry
Mckee, Robert L. VanMetre, and A.
w. Billmyer.
For Washington County, Maryland
DIR. S. Howell Gardiner, e. I. Pry
and r. d. Fisher
After the election the directors or
gained by re-electing the old officers,
as follows: President, e. H. Rein
hart; treasurer, John P. Kearfott;
secretary, E. T. Lcklider. The report
of Treasurer Kearfott showed the fl
nances of the fair association to be
in excellent condition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
CRATER IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Residents of Greenbank Fear Vol
canic Origin of Fire.

Richmond, Va, Jan 4.-Great anxi.
ETY. is being felt by the inhabitants
of Greenbank, "a small town just
across the boundary line in West Vir-
ginia, over the steadily increasing APP
pearance of a burning crater of seem
ingly volcanic nature on the side OF
the nelghboring mountains, within
half a mile of that place.
Property owners in the vicinity
have been much disturbed by the
alarming features, flames being dis
tinctly visible at intervals, accompan-
led by low rumbling noise as Of in
ternal disturbances and the burning
Of heavy timber, while the air is
strong with sulphur fumes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-09
No Drinks on Southern Road.

Beginning today the Southern rail-
way will discontinue the sale OF liquor
in it's dining cars over the whole sys-
TEN. This step was decided upon by
the management in view of the fact
that large part of the territory
through which the road runs has de-
clared for prohibition.