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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
Queen Quality shoes are the best.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
ROOSEVELT TOUCHED
BY wOMAN'S APPEAL
comforted Farmers Wife Criticised a.
Cock BY Country Life CsmmIsslsnsr.

Washington, March 13.-Before Pres
ident Roosevelt went out Of office he
found time to write letter of sympa-
thy to farmers wife out near Council
Bluffs, Ia, in which he gave an Incl
dental rebuke to one Of the members
of the farm life commission and ex-
pressed his understanding Of the ad-
verse conditions under which the farm
er's wife was laboring.
The incident grew out of the fact
that member Of the farm life COM
mission didn't get the kind of supper
he wanted served up to him on short
notice at the farmhouse where the wo-
man lived.
Henry Wallace, of Iowa, one Of the
commission, but not the member who
criticised the meal, has made the facts
public. They shed an interesting side
light on the Roosevelt character. While
the commission was meeting at Omaha
one of the commissioners told of stay
ing one evening at the farm alluded to-.
About all there was to eat was some
brittle fried pork, some greasy fried
potatoes and few adjuncts poorly pre-
pared. From this the commissioner
generalized that 80 per cent of the wo-
men on the farms didn't know how to
cook.
the vicinity and caused the woman the
greatest embarrassment. She sent a
letter to the commission in her defense.
She said, among other things, that she
had the care of nine persons, two very
old men and four children, one being a
delicate infant of but months.
Two of the children had been i'll the
day the member of the commission
dropped in Unexpectedly, and it was
under the most tdisadvantageous circum-
stances that the supper had been pre-
pared. The writer told Of how heavy
a burden she had to bear and of the in
justice that she felt had been done her.
REPLY OF MR.. ROOSEVELT.
President Roosevelt heard of the let
ter the woman wrote, asked for it, and
on reading it sent her a reply. He said
he had been deeply touched by her let
ter and added:
believe me, / do understand to the
full how hard conditions often are, and
how impossible it is always under such
conditions to do what outsiders with
no real knowledge of the facts think
can be done. Indeed, the woman who
has the care of family of nine, in
Guiding four children, the youngest q
delicate baby, is not to be blamed for
one moment for setting such dinner
as has been described.
"What l wonder at is that she was
able to set any dinner at all. ! want
you to accept my respect and the assur-
ance of my regard for those whom you
describe as a man who strives harder
than his strength to better his condi-
tion,' and woman who is doing her
best under adverse circumstances to
make the home all that it should be
made
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
"UncIe" Joshua Ccle Dead.

Uncle" Joshua Cole, an aged and
respectable citizen of Tazewell county,
but native of this county, died at the
home of his son, Newt Cole, near
Grubb's Chapel, this county, last Sat
urday afternoon about five O'Clock, of
paralysis. Gazette, March II.
Mr.. Cole was an old Confederate SOL
der and was well known in Tazewell
county, where he had lived for num-
ber of years.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
$40 90
IN GOLD GIVEN AWAY |

For the best display at our county
talr OF corn, oats and potatoes we will
give to the winner $4,000 in gold upon
upon the following conditions:
The corn must be grown on land with
fertilizers purchased from US.
The oats must be grown from our
seed and fertilizers.
The potatoes must be grown from our
tertlhzers-any seed may be used.
Each competitor must buy not less
than ton of fertilizers.
We have information in regard to the
use OF fertilizers that will help you.
If you can't grow clover you are not
getting out of your land what You
should With the judicious use of fer
tiiizers you can grow clover and then
you can grow anything.
Don't sow those light chaffy oats be-
cause you have them, you had better
iced them to your stock, and fool them
while they last, than to fool Yourself
and your land. You can't afford to miss
crop.
Send us your orders for choice re-
cleaned oats, seeds, fertilizers, feed
flour and meal
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
Banjo at The WeddInu,

Grover c. Hamilton, of Bland county,
Va, and Miss Sallie Stinson, of White
Gate, Giles county, one of the three
clipping couples married at the mecca of
Parson Burroughs, in Bristol, on last
Saturday, brought n banjo into play as
q means of eluding the unwilling par
ents of Miss Stinson. The handsome
young girl left home in company with a
neighboring young man under the pre-
tense of going to a dance. The banjo
was taken all the way to Bristol, and
the young man who accompanied the
runaways picked tune while the par
son was performing the ceremony which
made the happy pair man and wife.
Subscribe for the Republican.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
Railroad Rate Settled.

Under a decision rendered on Tuesday
by the State Corporation Commission
the maximum passenger rates on Vir-
ginia railroads will hereafter be "a
cents. This decision is the result of a
petition filed some weeks ago by the
railroads Of the State praying for the
establishment of new passenger rate.
Judge Prentis declared the opinion,
Judge Willard asserting and Judge
Rhea dissenting.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
GOOD Roads in TazeweII.

In pursuance Of previous announce
ment, the Board of Supervisors of Taze-
well county met in their office on last
Saturday and made orders dedicating
the available county and State road
FUNDS to the Improvement Of certain
portions Of the roads in the several
maglsterial districts. The Board had
previously asked for subscriptions from
citizens to supplement the fund secured
from the State, and appointed certain
gentlemen to solicit subscriptions to be
reported at the meeting held last Satur-
Gay. Some Of the citizens, so appoint
ed, went to work and made their re-
ports to the Board at this meeting.
certain men IN Thompson Valley got
a subscription for the Improvement of
the road through Plum Creek GAP. the
amount so subscribed amounting in the
aggregate to $426. Certain citizens Of
Baptist Valley raised a subscription Of
SS1I. %, to be used for improving the
road from the ford on Clinch river. near
mouth Of Cavitt's Creek. to the head If
Baptist Valley and on down to Gan
Store. The Board decided to give the
fund to the last named as the portion To
go to Jeffersonville District.
A subscription of 81. $50 was made nv
citizens near Wittens Mills for the i'm
provement of the road, beginning at
the iron railway bridge at the Gillespie
place, on old location, to miss both fords.
and as far east in the direction of Tip-
top as the money will allow. This sub
scription was accepted by the super
visors.
Citizens in Maiden Spring District
made subscription Of So, 800. This to
be used in part to improve the main
road from Tazewell to Liberty Hill. be-
ginning at r. b. Witten's and extend
ing west on said road. Another part of
TINS subscription was to be used for the
Improvement of the road beginning at
the forks of the road near and east of
kees L. Bowen's residence and extend
ing to the residence of w. A. Barns.
Ihe fund was pro rata dedicated to
these two improvements.
Inc entire amounts that are to be ex-
pended for these improvements, aggre-
eating the county and State funds and
the subscriptions accepted, are as fol-
Jetfersonville District, S S,5l5.5O
Clear Fork District, 9 44S. 90
Maiden Spring District, IL S98. 90
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18

During Miss Saidee Nanette Wheel
er's sojourn of two years in this city,
she achieved reputation as an elocu-
tionlst, and an exponent of physical
culture excelled by none. She is a lady
of pleasing personality and her artistic
instincts are sure to commend them
selves to the most refined and cultured.
While here she appeared in a number
of entertainments, and each succeeding
one served to demonstrate her versa
tihty and more firmly establish the
claim made by her friends that she is
one of the most talented platform ar
lists before the public at the present
time.--Nashville Banner.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18

Mr.. c. c. Long and family left Taze-
we'll on last Monday for WytheviIle
Va, where Mr.. Long has purchased
property and where they will in the
future make their home. While the
people of Tazewell regret their depart
ure, best wishes go with them to their
new home.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18

How about spring suit for your boy
something new and stylish? We have
them.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18

The high expectations of the critical
and cultured audience were more than
met by Miss Wheeler. Her skill and
versatility are remarkable. :
Certainly those who heard do not doubt
that grace and power, as we'll as skillful
Interpretation of the masterpieces
studied, will result from her training. =
ShelbyviIle (Tenn.) Gazette.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
Miss Wheeler Cominu.

The Ladies Aid Society of Tazewell
Christian church has secured Miss
Saidee Nanette Wheeler, of Pittsburg,
Impersonater and Monologist, to rem
der one of her best programs at the
Christian church, on Friday, April End.
Miss Wheeler is a cultured young lady
possessing rare gifts in her chosen pro-
fession.
Doors open 1880 p. m. Admission
adults SOC; children 25c.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18
$40. 261.hn

This amount of money ought to give
the county at least ten miles of modern
macadam road. And when it is built it
may possibly lead to an expenditure of
sufhclent money to give hundred miles
or more of such roads.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18

$1,000 in gold given away Read our
sd in this issue.
Star Milling Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-03-18

The reading given by Miss Saidee
Wheeler attracted a select and appre-
ciative audience, which thoroughly en-
Joyed her artistic work. Miss Wheeler
read with spirit and power, and in her
selection from "Quo Vadis'' held the
audience spellbound. She is meeting
with success which her work clearly
proves is deserved. .-Waynesburg (Pa.)
Republican.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17

and Mr. L. r Lawrence. which was TO
have taken place Christmas eve has been
postponed on account Of Mr.. Lawrence 5
illness Miss Adams is now with her sis
ter. Mrs. r. Gudmundson, in Washington,
D c.
The members Of the fmiolO club spent a
most enjoyable time at the home of J. F.
Thurgood Monday evening. Games, mu-
sic and a delicious lunch was the pro-
gram of the evening
Mrs Polly Vincent was pleasantly sur
prised Wednesday evening by the officers
of the Second ward Primary association.
Mrs Vincent was presented with a beau
tifuI picture during the evening
Miss Fannie Laub of Washington Titan,
and Mir. Frank Fitzgerald Of Mammoth,
were married on Monday at the home OF
Charles Moore. Only members of the
families of the contracting parties were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs c. o. Haws announce the
engagement of their daughter hora, TO
Lester Holman OF Taber, Canada The
marriage will take place in the Salt Lake
temple Jan 20 and reception Will be
given at the home of the bride on the list
Mrs Court Chopper of Eureka spent q
few DAYS in Provo this week, the guest OF
Mrs Fred Warwick
Miss Emily Mace was very agreeably
surprised at her home Saturday evening
by a large number of her friends. The
evening was spent in playing games and
liSteninE to select music.
Mrs. Eugene Jones entertained at din
ner on Sunday, covers were laid for ten,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17

Miss Hazel Howe has returned to her
home in Salt Lake City after q week
visit with friends in the Garden City.
Mrs A V. Hague Of Nephi was the guest
of Mrs. J. a. Hague this week.
Miss Florence Lewis of knuight. Wyo..
arrived in Provo on Saturday. Miss Lewis
expects tC spend the winter here.
Miss Pearl Wright of Nephi is spend
ing the week in Provo the guest OF Miss
Ruby Patten-
Mrs. ]. B. Schutler of Salt Lake City is
visiting friends in the Garden City this
week
Mrs E T. Thome entertained the fac
uity of the Proctor academy at her home
last Friday evening at a progressive SOM e.
set party. The decorations and entertain
ments were unique and new and all pres
ent enjoyed very pleasant evening.
Miss Nettie Parkinson has returned from
a visit TO Logan and Preston, Ida
MIR. and Mrs. George SmOot and family.
accompanied by Miss Flora Newell. left
last week for California Before returning
home they expect to visit Honolulu and
other points of interest
John II. Crane. one of Proves popular
young men and Miss Hattie Baker Of Park
City were married in Salt Lake City last
week. After spending a few days in Provo
Mr. and Mrs Crane went to Park CITY
where they viii make their home.
Mrs. A. d. Sutton viii leave next week
for Grand Junction, Colo. where she viii
spend some time in visiting friends and
relatives
Mrs E. d. Sutton and Mrs. Arthur SUIT
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17

Merry Widow girls Friday evening at the
home of her sister, Mrs. John Thonfp-
SON
Miss Genevieve Fitzpatrick went to Salt
Lake Tuesday afternoon, where she will
visit for some time.
Mrs. McEwan entertained the ladies
Kensington club Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Ralph Jenkins is visiting with reia-
tives and friends in Park.
The boys of the high school gymnasium
entertained the teachers and pupils of the
High school Friday evening by a dance
in l. o. O. +. hall
Mrs. c. T. Pink is visiting in Salt Lake
Jennie Sherman entertained at supper
after the theatre Tuesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crane were guests
of honor at dinner Sunday. The dinner
was given by Mrs. Fred Morgan and Mrs
Andrus and besides the guests of honor
there were present Misses Edna Crane
Florence Blanchard, Margaret Nimmo
Bessie Wycoff and VIII Wright and
George Zabrisl<ie-
Mrs. weeter was a Salt Lake passenger
Thursday afternoon
Miss Marie Thompson entertained nine
young friends at a birthday party Satur-
day afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane gave card party
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17

ton entertained al the home Of the latter
on Saturday afternoon ABOUT forty laoF
friends in compliment to Mrs Z " New
ell who leaves next week Tor Nevada,
where she viii make her home.
Provo council Is L. G. T. A gave a So
ciahle Friday night attended by a large
number of members and invited GUSTS
Miss katherine Taylor was the hostess
of a charming dinner party THURSDAY
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter GrOneman enter
tanned the Cross stick Club THURSDAY An
enjoyable evening passed with games
music and refreshments.
Mrs. W. L. Bisrssch entertained at ON
ner Tuesday in honor of Judge ana Mrs
William Storey of OuTay, Colo. covers
were laid for six.
The Womens Relief Corpe No 5. 6. A.
r. gave a banquet and sOciable Wedhes-
Gsy afternoon in the I. o. O. F. nall
[ About fO0 guests were present amonS
them many prominent residents OF Sait
/ Lake and Provo.
The 500 Card club met Thursday after
/ noon with Mrs. W. l.. BierSaCh- SiN ta-
hles were played with favors for eaCp
| guest. Luncheon was served at O clock.
air and Mrs. Monroe PaNman enter
| tanned at a candy pull at their nome on
I Thursday evening. About twenty-five
I were present and enjoyed candy-maklng
I and games.
Miss Lucille Bullock of Lone Tree, Wyo..
/ will spend the remainder Of the week IN
/ Provo.
Continued on Page 6.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17

Wednesday evening complimentary to
Mrs. a R Weefer who is visiting in
Park Pink and white carnations were
used in decorating
Mr. and Mrs kaes have returned TO
their home in Salt Lake.
Mrs A. B. Williams entertained the
Matron Circle Thursday afternoon,
Mr. Williams returned this week from
Cleveland, o., where lie had gone to spend
the holidays
Mrs. Marie Hetke entertained a few of
her friends al a dinner during the week.
Misses Agnes Harrington. Mae Baillie
and Mrs. John Thompson entertained very
pleasantly Thursday evening at a linen
shower for Miss Lawrence at the home of
Ars. Thompson Hearts were played and
the tally cards were heart-shaped and
verses written on each one, which were
read during the evening. Decorations were
in pink and white carnations Several nu-
steal selections were rendered during the
evening. Mrs. Whitley assisted in enter
tanning and the following young ladies
were present: Misses Catherine Lawrence.
Veronica Fitzpatrick, Minnie Cunningham,
Kathryn Cunningham, Mary Leahy. Nellie
O'Brien. Mary Shields, Nellie Sullivan
Hannah Leccmpte Amber Bardsley, Eva
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17
PARK CITY.

49, NayIne sullivan entertained few
Ms NO. - pleasantly Tuesday evening
irie11s tcT,s of her aunt Mrs. john Har-
st tae iC cards were played and refresh
Hents 55,-srIs Snyder and son, Francis, left
NTs r -sffernoon for salt Lake, where
siI.-1l in future reside,
She viii p. meeting ~ the Order East
Ing vas held Friday evening.
en- - engagement of Miss Catherine Lau-
The G!1s Farpndorf has been an
ren.1-a5 The wedding to take place the
.-.b of this month .-.-s -. d.
NJ NJ ion Miss Stuart Mrs. Williams
SIN d. Marjorie Williams.
and VI -sI5er is visiting friends in Park.
Lo-n ri Wilson entertained at dinner
Fr,aas hannah Lecompte has returned
Ms gaIf Lake after a pleasant visit
SIP l, IL r. W. S. girls were pleasantly
!.LL,+sired Friday evening by Miss Emily
foster -. ..;,i.,7 =, e,1t a1,o
dl VS. T.euora Hurley entertained the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17

PROVO.
wednesday evening Miss Ruby Patton
entertained the Provo girls and young men
who were formerly residents of Nephi-
A most enjoyable evening was speat in
games and music
Heber c. Jex entertained his Sunday
school class at his home on Wednesday
evening A musical program was rem
dered. after which games were enjoyed.
The Sorosis Juniors enjoyed delightful
evening on Wednesday with Miss celia
Farrer at her home. The time was spent
in sewing and reading followed by re-
freshments and music.
Mrs. John Txelves entertained on Thurs
day afternoon in honor Of Mrs. A. d.
Searle. The time was spent in pleasant
chat and partaking of refreshments.
Mrs. Rose Searle entertained the Bridge
Whist club at her home on Wednesday
evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs
Sam Schwab. Mrs. W. y. Roberts, jr.. and
Mrs A d. Searle.
Mrs. w. Z. Rydaich spent one day this
week in Salt Lake City.
The maria &c of Miss Francella Adams
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-17
PROVO.

Hughes, Jessie Mcdonald, Helen Wilson
and Ada Stuart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-23
JAPAN MERELY DOING IN CHINA
WHAT OTHER POWERS WANT TO DO

ciers in this country a share of the
loan China was negotiating for the
construction of the Manchurian rail
roads. There were some persons who
doubted whether the state department
should have anything to do with the
matter.
Seeing that the United States had
become party to the general effort
to control the finances of the Man
churian railroads, Japan, not unnatur-
ally, became aggressive and decided
to play the game of self-enrichment
for her business men, just as Secre-
tary Knox had done for the New York
money lenders who were anxious to
loan to China merely for the interest
to be secured
Simply Leads Field.
In the race of all nations TO get the
largest amount of dollars out of nom
resisting China, Japan simply seems to
be leading the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-23
BY TAV.

The Japanese "bugaboo," somewhat
paler and more phantom-like than
when it last appeared, is trying to
slowly raise its head out of the COM
plieations and wreckage of the Knox
Crane episode.
The newest story boiled down, is
that Japan, in violation of the open
door provision of her treaty with us,
is going ahead and securing the best
money making opportunities in China
for herself The conclusion is based
upon the dispatches from Pekin show
ing Japan's insistence upon the right
to be consulted with respect to rail-
road building not only in Manchuria,
but in other Chinese territory. This
right Japan claims under treaties con-
cluded with China a month ago, by
which Japan received various conces-
sions in Manchuria.
Open Door I'm Danger.
The charge is already made that
China is being coereed by Japan into
violation of the open door policy, and
that unless Japanese aggression is
checked that policy will soon have be-
come thing of the past.
Possibility of trouble between the
United States and Japan is predicted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-23
PEARY NOW HOLDS
RASMUSSEN FAKER
Declares That 1t Was Impossible for
Him 20 See Cook or Get Story
at First Hand.

Washington, Oct 23.-Peary, the
Arctic explorer, has telegraphed scien-
tific friends here it was impossible
for Knud Rasmussen, the Danish ex-
plorer, to have seen any members Gf
the Cook party and that any informa-
ton which Rasmussen received was
therefore not at first hand. That the
story told in Rasmussen's report of
his Impressions of Cook as recently
made public by Mrs. Rasmussen at
Copenhagen lacks authority, is the sub
stance of Peary's latest message.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-23

upon the assumption that the United
States must soon protest against the
course Japan is pursuing, and the
growing belief that Japan will give
little heed to such protest.
This. in nutshell, is the case made
out by those who profess to again see
danger ahead in American-Japanese
diplomatic relations. There seems to
be little ground for anxiety over the
violation of the open door policy, how
ever. The open door theory is not one
advocated by the United States alone.
The European powers, which cooper
ated with the United States to guar
antee the Independence and integrity
of China, also stipulated for the main
tenance of the open door in Manchu-
ria and pledged themselves to see that
the agreement then entered into should
be strictly observed. 1t is, therefore,
hardly possible to see how the United
States can become involved singly in
a dispute with Japan over a treaty
agreement to which all the nations
were parties.
Criticism Growing.
There is a growing tendency in some
quarters to- criticise the recent action
of the state department in interfering
with Chinese affairs to obtain for finan-