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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
AT HER BEST AT so
WOMAN LOOKED AT FROM A SEN
TIMENTALIsT's VIEWPOINT.
With Accumulated knowledge Of Life
Through Experience and Real LiV-
ing She Is Just Ready fer
General Usefulness.

The woman OF 5oi Where is shs 70
be found? One cranes his neck for
her in the churches, the theaters,
among the busy throng Of shoppers.
1t is hard to find her, and yet this
elusive creature exists and. IN fact, is
far more prevalent a quantity on this
cumbrous sphere than STR tcgic eva
sion admits.
There was period when this been
teaary enveloped in cap and shawl
gracefully relegated herself to the
shelf, but in the general march OF civ
ilfzatioR and shifting OF tides condi-
tons have changed.
Few Swomen now attain years be-
yond 35 or 20, according to statement.
However, the woman OF so is here to-
day; she dwells not in the past or fu-
ture, but lives in the divine present,
modish In attire and up-to-date, both
mentally and physically. Glory bel
From a sentimentalist's viewpoint
the woman OF so is a type interesting
beyond compare. She is the woman
who knows, who understands, who
looks you sQuarely in the eye as she
srasps your hand. She is the woman
whose tactfulness has long since
passed evasion and effusion to attain
a full degree of sincerity. Whatever
line she has pursued, her ambition.
her desire or inclination has devel-
oped into her real self as shaAs to-day.
There is no turning back, ~ page is
written, though not concluded. She is
just ready for genera usefulness in
the world. Her sphere mayahave been
comprised by four waHsN years,
but now she is free to pursue her
course in a broader field. Now with
her accumulated knowledge of life
through experience and real living,
she stands ready to grasp any circum-
stance or condition in the most COM
mendable manner. To her belong the
strength, the force. the vitality that
come with clear understanding.
The ideal woman OF so has in her
face the satisfaction OF a self-ap-
proved course which glorines her
countenanee to Surprising lowell
ness. But this is ideall
To the normal woman OF so life has
become tangible thing. The practi-
cal side OF life is now her very own.
She finds solace in to-day's comforts
and revels in material cheer. Her dis
appointments, her griefs. her personal
aniictions have faded into the general
blend Of sorrows which her expert
enced eyes have beheld through a
broader view of life. Whatever er-
rors. whatever failings have existed
have gradually fallen aside to make
way for abiding usefulness. She en-
joys her dinner. loves her neighbor
and is an active participant in all that
is good and acceptable IN life. You
may meet her in the churches. in the
theaters. on the street or in her home
the type is unmistakable to discern.
ing eyes. You will find her lovable and
loving. generous in sympathy, kindly
In expression and tender in sentiment.
A woman at her best-Life.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
A Dangerous Place.

When the news-gatherer for the
Willowby Clarion was admitted, one
OF the first visitors to the old Parker
house recently bought and fitted I'D
by the Historical society, he was able
to get full column of interesting
information for the next issue of the
paper.
Doesn't seem to me itu be safe for
folks to go to the old Parker house,
without they take some precautions. -
said Samuel Hobart, the village wag.
when he had finished the reporters
account Of what he had seen. Lem
Colburn had a pretty narrer escape
by what he tells IN this paper"
What does he tellY" demanded Mrs
Hobart
IN read It out" said her husband
and proceeded slowly:
On first entering the hall, the Wis
itor's eye is caught by a long sword
over one side OF the mantel, and then
drawn to the old flint-lock on the
other side; after which II naturally
falls on the mantel itself, and from
that to the old brick-tiled hearth
"NoWEn LENS eyes can stand that
kind q treatment. they must be
pretty tough. youths Companion.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
CanneIon Of Beef.

One pound of uncooked beef
chopped fine, yolk OF one egg, one ia.
blespoon chopped parsley, one table.
spoon butter. two tablespoons bread
crumbs, one teaspoon lemon Juice, one
teaspoon salt, three dashes black
pepper, one half teaspoon onion Juice.
Mix all the ingredients together, then
pour into a roll about six inches long,
wrap in bSttered paper; place II a
baking pan and bake in a quick OVEN
about 80 minutes; haste over he
paper every five minutes with one
fourth of a cup of butter melted in
one cup Of boiling water. Remove
paper and serve with brown mush.
room sauce poured around It.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
claimed:

claimed:
Mrs. Lengston. you have read INV
heart like g sibyl. That IL just the
way feel for youl'"
BY George! Wipett, let me con-
graduate you on your success. You
deserve all your happiness. for Won
managed the affair like a Talleyrand. %
said Hall. extending his hand. 'But
tell Re, did the widow surrender with
a whispered yes or did the tradition
al silence give CONSENT"
Neither. She Just looked at me
with that bewitching twinkle in her
eye and said:
Indeed, Mr.. WHlett, 1 am very
sorry, for that is Just the way I feel
for Mr.. Parsons"
GREAT Scott! man, but I. thought
you said It was all settled" exclaimed
Hall, aghast
We'll, isn't It? It's settled that she
is going to marry Parsons. All the
same. 1 am proud of my proposal. for
think It was a work OF art"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
Polishing q Diamond.

The polishing of diamond Is a very
slow process, because OF the great
harduess Of the material? besides this.
the work must be frequently inter
ruptsd to allow the disk to cool out
after IT has become oxerheated by
friction. Each time q new facet is to
be cut the diamond must be removed
from the dop and reset at another
angle, and the diamond cutter trusts
to his eye alone to guide him In this
delicate adjustment although In the
case Of very small diamonds a mag
nify1ng glass is necessary. The skill
shown IN placing the stone in the
heated metal. sometimes with the bare
hand. is surprising. The regular bsil-
liant has Sc facets. besides the table
apd the collet; 80 above the girdIe and
"a below; but as eight facets are first
formed, both above and below. each
Of these being recut INTO three or four
smaller enes, there are considerably
more than Sc separate surfaces to be
cut.-From DR.. George Frederick
Kunz's The Two Largest Diamonds. {"
In Century.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
Tree PLANTING In PennsvIv.rIs

nand. owners In Centre county are
taking up the question OF reforestiza-
ton IN a practical way. This spring
a number have planted treelings of
various kinds on the denuded hills on
their farms, and Just now a force of
men is engaged planting 100000 white
pine treelings on the old Whipple
place near Pine Grove Mills. The tree
nAgs are from the state nursery at
Greenwood Furnace. and the planting
rs being done under the direction of
Mr.. Morton. of the state forestry de-
partment.-Phlladel Record.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
NV Norfolk 8 Western
Schedule in Effect June 20, 1909.
Leave Tazewell Daily for Bluefield
Ills o. m. sos p. m.
For Norton
9:24 q. m. 3:05 p. m.
LxAvK BLUKFIKLD.
EAST BOUND,

S:55 a. m. for Roanoke, Lynchburg,
Norfolk and all points on Shenandoah
Division. Pullman sleeper and Cafe Car
to Roanoke. Pullman sleeper Roanoke to
New York, via Hagerstown. Parlor car
Roanoke and Norfolk.
7:20 q. m. daily for East Radford, Roam
oke and Norfolk. Pullman Parlor
ear Roanoke and Norfolk.
1910 p. m. daily for Roanoke, Lynchburg
and intermediate stations and the Shen-
sndoah Valley. Pullman sleeper Gary
to Philadelphia and New York via Hagers-
town. Cafe car.
9:18 p. m. for Roanoke, Lynchburg,
Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman sleeper to
Norfolk. Roanoke to Richmond cafe car.
WEST BOUND.
600 q. m, for WEIGH and 10,45 a. NJ.
for Williamson.
$40 q. N. for WEIGH, williamson, Ke-
nova, Portsmouth, Columbus and points
West. Pullman sleeper TO Columbus
Cafe dining cars.
2:l5 p. m. for Gary and intermediate
stations. Pullsan sleeper. Cafe car. faI
500 p. 10. for WEIGH, Williamson, Ke
nova, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Columbus
st. Louis and the West. Pullman sleepers
to Cincinnati and Columbus. Cafe car.
For additional information, apply al
ticket Office or to
W. B. BEVILL, M. r. BRAGG,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Ira. Pass. AIT
Roanoke, Va
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
FranconIa Potatoes.

To cook these deliciously brown and
well-havored potatoes they may be
cut in rather thick slices and laid
about the meat in the, dripping pan to
roast, or may be boiled until nearly
done, then laid in the roasting pan to
finish. A little butter laid on each
one helps than V Glaze quickly.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
An Unfounded Rumor.

MRS. Muchmore told me-" said Mrs.
Oldcastle, that the new minister came
in hfs vestments when he oficiated
at your daughters wedding"
1T amt true" replied her hostess.
as she flung one Of her ropes OF pearls
over the back of $50 rocking chair.
I'VE brought him over in our nmou.
sine"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
Omeers.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

F. THOMPSON, ch'm'n, Jacksonville Dir
Z. 6. WAGNER, Clear Fork District.
W. J. LESTER, Maiden Spring District.
Meetings of the Board of Supervis-
ors for Tazewell county are as follows:
Regular meetings first Monday in
January and fourth Monday in Jul p.
Call meetings the second Tuesday IN
each month except January and July.
S. M. Graham, Clerk
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
once He Wanted a Better Han.

once He Wanted a Better Half.
There was one time in my life. .
said the fussy old bachelor, when /
really wanted q better half"
Tell me about it, cooed the senti-
mental widow.
"Ohi there isn't much to TELL" an
swered the {. o. b. Some chap stuck
nae wtth a,baA {ss-oSzet piscs."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05

The four-sided toasting rack shown
will toast four slices at once. 1t is
wire arrangement that can be set
over the lighted burner of gas stove
The toast is not put inside, but is
propped against the framework on
the outside.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
Pride and a Fall.

Nora-Did Mr.. Smith say to you as
Il entered the room last night, rs that
the beautiful Miss Watson?"
Cora-Yes. dear. with the accent on
the that"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
The Daily American

The Twice-a-Week American is pub
day mornings with the news of the
week in compact shape. 1t also con-
tains interesting special correspondence,
entertaining romances, good poetry,
local matter of general interest and
fresh miscellany suitable for the home
circle. A carefully edited Agricultural
Department and full and reliable Finan-
cial and Market Reports are special
features.
CHAs. c. FULTON & Co.
FELIX AGNUS, Manager and Publisher.
AMERICAN OFFICE,
Baltimore. MARYLAND.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
Splendid BARGAIN
Real Estate !!

A nice home near Shaver
Mill, Tazewell county, Va,
can be bought at a rare bar
gain. New frame house with
six rooms and two halls, good
stable, fine garden and about
so fruit trees in full bearing.
Churches, school house and
mill within a few hundred
wards. One of the best neigh
borhoods in the county.
Call at REPUBLICAN office
for price and terms. They
will astonish you. feb11tf
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINII

heao OF FHpilc Schooi Syatem OF virgins
Letters, Science, Law,
Medicine, Engineering.
LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE
to needy and deserving students. $1,000
covers all costs to Virginia studentsHin
the College. Send for catalogue.
HOWARD WINSTON, Registrar,
University Postoffice, Va.
may13m2
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-08-05
co. DIRECTORY.
Circuit Court.

cFuiton Kegley, judge; s. NJ. G-sbsIn.
clerk. Terme Of court-3rd M1n ~ IN
February, and 4th Monday in > sv. ~.
gust and November.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07
SWELL DANCE AT
HOTEL CARNEGIE

On Friday night last, at Hotel Car
negie, the Johnson City boys formerly
the German Club gave one of the
swellest dances ever held in Johnson
City. This dance had been planned
and talked of for some time, and post
poned once or twice, in order TO insure
its success.
The music was furnished by the Sol
diers' Home Band Orchestra, one of
the finest orchestras in the south.
Dancing began at about 9o'clock and
the light fantastic was tripped into the
smaller hours Of the new year. The
old year was literally danced out and
the new in, amid gaieties and pleasures
unexcelled by men and maids of the
lighter heart. There were many out.
of-town'S society present; seven OIL
eight couples from Bristol, while the
ever-popular John ID. Cox, of Jonesbo.
ro, represented that little city.
A German was danced, the figures
being called by Mr.. Gaut, of Bristol
and led by Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Hunt
of that city. Others from Bristol in.
cluded Misses Annie Bennett, Ora Bel
Rogan, Lena Thomas and Edna Gales
Messrs, Becker, Gaut and Sweet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07
Whole Number 1878

Tennessee is engaged in solving her
fire insurance rate problem in an intel
ligent way. On January 80 confer
ence of business men and officials from
all over the state is to be held in Nash
vile to discuss measures for reducing
the fire waste. In that lies the whole
question of the rate, No legislation,
no ingenuity of scheme, no human
power can reduce rates without reduc-
ing the fire waste. The rate is a per
centage of the fire waste and ii moves
up and down with the losses. Business
men can understand the problem and
it is encouraging to the interests of bus
mess and insurance alike to see the
governor of Tennessee and presidents
of the various boards of trade and lead
ing commercial organizations joining
in the call to hold the conference. Ev-
cry busines man whose insurance pre-
MUM is considerable or whose rate
seems high should take time to attend
the conference and contribute all the
facts he may have and his best judg-
ment to the solution of the problem.
In the United States for the five years
ending 1907 the loss rate per capita was
1902. In Tennessee for the five years
ending 1905 the per capita loss was
$5.41. The fiures for the five years
ending 1907 would not probably alter
the results. Under such circumstances
Tennessee must expect to pay rates
higher than the averate state. The
only way to reduce the rate is to cut
down the loss. 1t is we'll to remember
that the laws of Tennessee are such as
to encourage incendiarism and to in
vite excessive claims for losses. All
that the insurance companies can do
against such laws is to cease business
or to put up the rates to cover the loss.
Ceasing business would deprive the
vast majority of honest property hold
ers of protection altogether, so that the
rate must be made to cover the losses
that accrue from natural and law-made
causes alike. The business men of
Tennessee can render no greater and
more valuable service to themselves
and the state than by attending the
conference on January 80 and getting
at all the facts in the situation and
finding remedy for their ills.-Insur-
ance Field.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07
BIC YEAR IN TENNESSEE.
The State Keeps Up Its Record,
Bot Fire Waste Conference Ex-
pected to Help Matters.

The closing week of the year has
been hot one for the companies in
Tennessee. In the past seven days
fires have been reported in all parts of
the state, the losses aggregating some
thing over 100000, while the actual
losses have ruled considerably higher
than these figures. Field men who
have been watching the situation like
a hawk in the hopes of closing up one
year in that state with profit have
about despaired Of making it, but a
few will get out with slight margin.
Carefully compiled figures mot off,
ciaD show that the loss ratio of Tennes-
see for 1908 will be just about SO per
cent, mere fraction of improvement
over 1907. Of course these figures may
be changed when the final reports are
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07
REVIVAL SEVICES AT
MUNSEY MEMORIAL

On last Sunday morning at regular
service hours Rev. S. B. Vaught
preached the first of series of revival
sermons to be conducted at the Munsey
Memorial church.
Mr.. ]. NJ, Ramsey, the noted singer,
was on hand and rendered song, a
song sweet in tone and expression,
which clearly demonstrated his ability
as a singer of note.
The Rev. j. w. Perry, of Morristown,
who was to assist the local pastor, was
suddenly called to Florida, and there
fore was forced to cancel his engage
ment with this church.
While no other arrangements have
been made outside of Mr.. Ramsey, it is
probable that some other noted minis
Ter will be called in to assist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07
demolishing the two engines.


The injured are; J. p. H. Linkous,
engineer, foot crushed off, leg crushed,
head badly lacerated and scalded.
J. l.. Ward, fireman, skull crushed
and leg broken.
w. l.. Ruth, fireman, foot crushed,
leg broken, fingers cut off and badly
Scalded.
w. I. Day, hostler, internally injur-
ed and scalded.
Mr.. Bishop, engineer, leg broken
and badly scalded.
f. v Turner, brakeman, and Young
Ford, an extra, were considerably
bruised and shaken up, but not Sc
riously hurt
1t seems that an engine in Carnegie
was running toward Johnson City,
while the other one was running from
Johnson City toward Carnegie, both
trying to get on the siding to permit
passenger train No. to pass. A dense
fog was prevailing at the time and the
two engineers could not see far enough
ahead to stop in time. The tanks and
cabs of both were badly smashed,
while other portions of the engines
were demolished.
Immediately after the accident an
engine and cabooSe were called out, the
mangled were picked up and hurried
to the Southern depot, where arrange.
ments were quickly made for open
track and special train to Knoxville tc
carry the men to the hospital for treat.
ment.
DR.. f. S. Miller, the SouthernS CHIEF
surgeon, and other medical aid were
quickly on hand. Rev. s. b. Vaught
was also on the scene and conSoled and
otherwise administered to the men.
The surgeons and Rev. Vaught accom-
panied the injured TO Knoxville.
p. S. J. l.. Ward fireman, has since
died at the Knoxville hospital, while
Linkous and Others are reported as
resting well.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07
MONDAY NIGHT
JANUARY 4, 1909
IMPORTANT PROPOSITIONS
Were Discussed by the Members.
New City Charter and Loca-
ton of Big College.

On Monday night, January 4, one of
the biggest and most enthusiastic meet
ings ever held was called to order by
President James A. Summers.
The two, and very important propo-
sitions, up for discussion were the pro-
posed city charter and the Washington
and Tusculum College matter.
Both of vital importance to the city.
The charter matter was taken up
first. y
Thad A. Cox, chairman of the special
committee appointed to confer with
the city councils committee, made a
statement at length, setting forth the
principal provisions as had been pro-
posed at recent caucus
Mr.. Cox stated that the charters of
several different cities had been care
fully gone over, with the result that
they had been able to deduce the best
features of several.
The idea as it now stands is to make
the council purely legislative to enact
ordinances and make appropriations,
etc, and to have a general manager or
commissioners, to take entire charge
of the city's industrial affairs. To
have charge of the streets, fire and
police department, to supervise inn
proVements and otherwise look after
the city's interests. This supervisor to
be paid good salary, commensurate
with the duties required, and to make
and hold him responsible.
Another feature was to do away with
the salaries attached to the aldermen;
to raise the mayors salary to $500, and
the recorders salary to 81, 200 per an
mum. To relieve the recorder of the
duties as police judge, and appoint
some man-perhaps a justice of the
peace-to hold this court at nominal
salary, and the fees to go into the city
treasury from all fines.
WASHINGTON AND TUsCULUM COL
LEGES DISCUSSED.
The report of the special committee,
who was appointed to attend the
meeting of the trustees of Washington
and Tusculum colleges, at Greeneville
recently, was given by Mr.. S. G. Will
liams, chairman.
Mr.. Williams stated that the COM
mittee was well received, and given
great consideration. Men who were
supposed to be opposed to any propo-
sition looking to any change were
found to be favorable to the offer made
by the committee.
This committee presented an offer
made by the Bank of Knoxville, the
Duckton Bank and the Unaka Nat
ional Bank, principal creditors of the
Carnegie Hotel, property, that they
would sell this fine, commodious build
ing, which originally cost $l25, ,0O0 for
the sum of $500 in round numbers,
The committee suggested that we
might raise 5000 as a bonus, pay the
interest on 10000 for five years, sell
the property to them in fee simple,
and take mortgage on the property
as security for bonds, which would be
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07
DEER CLUB CELEBRATES
FIRST ANNIVERSARY

The Deer Club celebrated its first an
niversary on January at the residence
of James M. Buck, ON Watauga ave
nue.. Several interesting games were
INDUCED in, after which delicious re-
freshments were served, consisting of a
salad course, chocolate and fnints. Be
sides the club members, those present
were: Misses Kate Gilmer, Ruth Lyle,
Martha Allen Martin, Amy Ward,
Emma Lee Weller, Emily Miller, Net
tie Wallin, Carrie Summers, Louise
Cooper, Grace Seaver, Mary Sweet,
Anne Hunter, Lucy Sitton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07

made, but ii is regarded as very doubt
full if the states record is improved.
AT least one thing has been accomp-
lished in Tennessee in 1908, however,
and ii is thing that gives company
managers a little hope. The several
agencies at work in the campaign of
education have succeeded in stirring up
the business men, commercial organi-
cation, state officials and local agents
on the subject of the phenomenal fire
waste in the state. Insurance Field.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-07

in making a thousand and one things
in furniture, such as chair posts, panels
in backs and rounds, and panels, Stats,
stays, etc, in beds, bureaus, dressers,
chitfoniers, sideboards, wardrobes,
washstands, tables, mantels, chests
and every other article in which lum-
ber is used.
We need and can support a large
and first-class buggy and wagon manu-
factory. Millions Of feet of available
lumber, and labor experienced in wood
working plants are Immediately avail
able.
The opening up of mines, the pros
porous condition of our farmers, the
development of the building trades,
the erection of buildings, the building
of railroads-all exert strong infiu-
ence toward the support of such and
other enterprises,
A hub and spoke factory, handle
factory, stave and hoop mill are an
absolute necessity, and success would
be attained from the start.
Cement-this is the cement age-is
found in close proximity in mountains
of purest cement rock, enough to sup
ply the whole country; and offers a
most inviting proposition to capital.
A ground floor proposition at this
time, and, right here, means a fortune
to some enterpriSing man.
Farming, stock raising, fruit grow
ing all offer the very best of induce
ments.
No better markets anywhere, no
better demand, and no better facilities
for disposing of and handling to good