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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
A Town and a Ceurtry Fable
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Once there was an honest man who
was looking for work in a large city.
From morning until night he would
tramp the street asking for job. AL
though he had one or two trades he
could work at, he was willing to take
any kind Of employment that was re.
spectacle. He would he glad to be q
houseman if nothing better offered and
would even assist in the kitchen wash
ing dishes rather than be an object of
charity. But, though worthy, luck was
against him. Being something of a
student, he sought to analyze the rea-
sons why he could not get anything to
do. Here l am" he said, IAN able
bodied man of good character, born and
raised in this country and a citizen and
supporter of the state and it has no use
for me. Evidently our social and indus
trial system is wrong. 1t is chaotic
and Ineffective and ought to be changed.
What we need is new one. Should not
every city have Job for every honest
man that wants one?" But as his rum
nations did not put bread in his mouth,
he was compelled to stop reconstructing
the social system and set out once more
searching for a means of livelihood. At
last in his desperation, scarce knowing
what he did, he walked out into the
country. He trudged along the road
dejectedly, wondering what was to be-
come of him. He had travelled some
distance from town when farmer ac-
costed him, crying "HeyP' in the usual
and characteristic vernacular of the
bucolic regions. The wandering man
raised his head and the farmer cried
out: 81 ben lookin' for hand to help
me feed my stock for three weeks and
I'm clean beat out if kin git one.
Likely as not you might take the Job.
It'll be steady winter and summer, The
way the young fellers leave the country
and crowd into the cities is simply a
depopulatin' the rural deestricks. Ey-
erybody can make good living in the
country and have plenty to eat and a
comfortable place to sleep" So the
honest man took the job and lived hap
py ever after, for three years later by
frugality and economy he was able to
go into farming for himself. Moral
1t is better to live In the country and
milk the COW than live in the city and
drive the milk wagon.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
Suffrage as a Duty.
Indianapolis Star.

The vigorous assertion in the message
Of Governor Folk, of Missouri, that fail
ure 20 vote should entail loss of suffrage
until some sort of penalty had been
paid and this through legislative en-
ac'ment-is an additional emphasis of
the duty of citizenship.
One criticism has been made as re-
CARDS the remedy suggested. 1t is
pointed out that instead of the delin-
quent citizens paying a fine for the
privilege Of renewing what he has per-
mitted to lapse, he should rather be
fined for his remission and then COM
PEELED to vote. This would make vot-
ing duty and its neglect an offense.
Perhaps when the precise method Of
dealing with shirkers is taken up a lack
of practicsbility may be found in bring
ing offenders to time. Eliminating ex-
cuseS and exceptions might prove wear
isome for n post-election tribunal. Such
societies, too, as abstain from the exer-
else of suffrage for more or less estab-
lished reasons might further complicate
matters. It is, however, readily be-
hevable that the demand for indepen-
dent rather than machine politics will
soon require an accounting from citi-
zens who, possessing the elective fran
chise. fail TO exercise it.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
The 0entIa SAY An.m-

The patient conductor had besn
waiting for their tafes for fully q min
ute. Each insisted upon paying.
It's my turn" said the one IN blue.
and am going 10 pay just as soon as
1 can find thst dime"
No. insist" spoke up tho one In
brown. Here Il Is, conductor
7 shah never forgive you. was
gust about to-"
"Oh, | made mistake. That was
a penny. olive II back and
"Graciousl am so glad. Here are
the two fares. conductor"
The one in blue paid. When abe
reached home she said to her hus-
band:
THE stingy thing! She Just picked
up that penny as a blum, I'll never 20
shopping with her again."
While the one In brown said to her
better half:
CLOSET l never saw such a close
woman In my life. Why. she actually
forced me to pay both fares! Isn't II
queer how stingy some people can
be?"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
HoW'a Thla7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions. and financially Able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN Il MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price, Toe per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa.
ton.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
TIlLhAN'S TUMBLE.

For nearly twenty years the Hon.
Ben Tillman has been prominent feat
ure in American politics. This promi-
nsnce has been chiefly attained by the
boidness and cosrsness of the man.
Outside his own State, South Carolina,
he has been respected by few men, even
by Democrats, as a man or politician. He
climbed to the pedestal he has so long
occupied over the political remains Of
Wade Hampton and the best Democrats
Of his State. Everywhere he has been
considered vulgar and his great weapon
has been vituperstion. By self-assert-
iveness he gained the reputation of be-
ing honest, which had tendency to
make people show some federation for
his coarseness. These very rugged and
vulgar features of his character were
utilized by him for his financial benefit
as well as political preferment. He
has made many thousands of dollars on
the lecture platform by the exhibition
of himself and the announcement of
his brutal political principles. His en-
gagements as a lecturer were almost
exclusively in the Northern and West
ern States. While on one of his lectur-
ing tours he saw and took a bait which
has caused his fellow citizens to have an
entirely different view of the man. His
reputation as a Senator is no longer un-
questioned. He stands before his COL
leagues as a self-confessed and self
convicted falsifer, as one who has been
guilty of utilizing his power and know
ledge as representative of the people
to advance his own personal interests.
Though Senator Tillman has not COM
mitted crime for which he can be pun-
ished by the courts, he has done an I'M
clean thing and aggravated the offense
by lying about it. He has been guilty
of what Virginia Democratic investi-
eating committee would call an "un-
fortunate indiscretion. For similar
indiscretions Senators Foraker and
Bailey have been condemned by the
public; and Senator Tillman can no
longer pose as Honest Ben," without
exciting the ridicule and scorn of honest
men, He is demanding an investiga-
ton of his connection with that Oregon
land deal, but this is unnecessary. His
case is already spread upon the records,
put there by himself. AS he can no
longer strut upon the stage as a truth
full and honest representative of the
people, he is now trying to play the
part of a martyr. And some are say
ing, because of his i'll health, the public
and official world should deal leniently
with him When did Ben Tillman ever
show mercy or leniency to personal or
i POASASeA AVO' ho HAS Dccu more DruCai
in treatment of his fellow men and fell
low citizens than has been any man who
has ever been as conspicuous in public
life. There are times when and have
been men to whom good should be re-
turned for evil, but this is not the time
and Tillman is not the man. He has
long been successfully playing the part
of the hypocrite and coarse demagogue
under the mantle of honesty, and he
should be exposed and held up to public
scorn, that other men may not preach as
he has preached and practice as he has
practiced.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
DISTURBED ABOUT POLL TAX.

The Democratic newspapers in Vir-
ginia continue to discuss the poll tax
qualification for voting. 1t has become
a disturbing element to the Democrats.
We predicted at the time the enormity
was fastened upon the people that in a
few years the Democrats would be
bowling for its repeal; and our predic-
tons are being verified. 1t amuses us
to see the reasons that are assigned by
those Democratic journals that are bold
enough to proclaim for a repeal of the
iniquity. They are small measure of
the same reasons that we offered seven
years ago against a device that was
framed for no other than partisan pur-
poses, regardless of the dignity of the
electorate or it's rights. Even now the
Democratic papers discuss the question
In a way which discloses that they are
more influenced by soIcitude for their
party than eagerness to undo a great
wrong to the masses who compose part
Of the electorate. The papers that are
cemanding an absolute repeal of the
Phi tax prepayment as q publication
for voting are soleEnnly warned by
other journals that its repeal will result
in the destruction of the Democratic
party in the State. The response made
to this warning is, that the people, re-
Rardless of politics, are disguised with
the devilish thing and will turn upon
and rend it and the Democratic party.
This places the Virginia Democracy be-
tween the devil and the deep sea.
They will be damned if they do and
be damned if they do not" Even
Carter Glass is coming out in his paper,
the Lynehburg News, for a modifca-
ton Of the law, and Mr.. Lindsay in his
Charlottesville Progress is doing the
same thing. Both of these men were
members Of the Constitutional Conven-
ton and helped to frame the wicked de-
vice to kill mems votes. The changes
these men suggest would not remove
any of the very Objectionable features
of the law, but would make it q more
convenient device for assisting the dis
honest machine that dominates the De-
mocracy in it's nefarious control of the
State.
The chief vice In the law which makes
the payment Of a poll tax quslifica-
ton for voting is entirely ignored by
the Democratic press in its clamors for
a repeal or modification of the law.
That vice is the degradation Of suffrage
by putting price upon it. The Demo
cratic press declare it is privilege for
which citizens should be willing and
made pay to q stated price. 1t must
exist as a right somewhere, in some
person or persons, before it can be ex-
tended as a privilege to others. In
what class Of citizens who are part of
,ommou organized government or so
:iety does it lodge ~ peculiar righti
4 suffrage i vastod IN ons ciass of cit !
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21

The Crown Princess Of Montenegro Is
proud of her new title of champion
wrestler of the women of the courts Of
Europe. She is a lover Of all forms of
sport, and much of her time is spent
roaming over her native mountains
with rifle. She is an expert shot, and
now she has mastered the art Of jiu
jitsu. She was instructed by Japan
ese expert. Efforts were made to have
the Princess abandon her lessons, but
she persisted and wrestling now forms
part of her daily exercise.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
NV Norfolk & Western
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1:35 p. m. 6:32 p. M.
For Norton
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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
G. 7. PATTON
Blacksmith and
General Repairs
TAZEWELL VIRGINIA

l am prepared to execute, al
short notice and on reasonable
terms, all classes of iron work
horse shoeing, all kinds of repair
ing, etc.
There is also connected with MY
establishment q Woodworking
Department, under the control of
j. B. Crawford where he is pre-
pared to do everything pertaining
to that branch.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
IrespaSs Notice.

All persons are hereby notified not to
trespass on the lands ia my possession.
by hunting, passing over the same, or
cutting timber on same. Said land is
situate on the north fork OF Clinch river
adjoining the lands of Henry Peck, Geo.
1ost, Henry Melvin and Bud Repass.
1z-lO-O8 G. t. GERALD.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21

Miss Rose Fritz, the American cham
pion typist, who accepted the challenge
to type 100 words in a minute, came
through the ordeal triumphantly in the
Mail in London, accomplishing the re-
markable record of tipping 262 words
from that journal in two minutes and
twenty-six seconds. or at the rate of
107.6 words minute.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
Brave Fire Ladies'

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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
Don't Get q Divorce.

A Western Judge granted a divorce
on account Of ill-temper and bad breath.
DIR. Kings New Life Pills would have
prevented it. They cure consultation.
causing bad breath and liver trouble
the ill-temper, dispel colds, Danish
headaches, conquer chills. 25c at John
e. Jackson's drug store.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
A Natural Cauae.

Il think" said the smart child. re-
fectively. that Hungary must be the
most human-like Of all the nations"
Why so. my chils?" asked the fond
papa.
Because" the smart child answered.
ut is governed by ts Diet"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
Not for Him

The Poet understand you have
furnished rooms for rent?
The Landlaay-Ths only thing
have at present is a handsomely fur
nished suite on the FIRST floor.
The Poet-Tm afraid that would be
4 little too sweet fer me.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-01-21
noTIcEI

Ali persons are warned against OBJ
structing 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
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her minds eye on a swift flight took a
survey of the girls equally impOssibly
narrowed life. She found herself say
ing it aloud.
1T wasn't strange" The girl kept
her face turned away.
mo, it wasn't strange for me-Rose
Marsh" Her voice had an undefinable
accent that mingled pride and pain, and
il forced Mrs. CarstaiTs' interest to a
new surprise 1t was very natural for
me as you know me- there was d very
slight emphasis on the second pro-
noun, but as l told you, 1 began to
grow"
She got up and went across the room
TO the little pile of books on the table
that seemed to the boys mother so
touching, so sacred a reminder of him.
and took one of the worn volumes in
her hands.
This" she said, "is his Browning
He didn't give me new books-he
brought me those he'd known and
loved himself-the very volumes he'd
made acquaintance with himself He
read me things-and then I read my
self. and reTead, and read again.
This is his Keats"-she laid her cheek
for an instant against the red-bTOwn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-21

my poor dear aunt thinks so beauti-
full. I had tried to cheat myself, but
couldn't. There's that line of Keats
how Harold loved him,-'A thing of
beauty is a joy forever, My work
couldn't ever be that"
Mrs. Carstairs couldn't restrain the
question, though she was conscious of
its cruelty:
Did Harold like your work.
He liked everything I did, ] think;
even that You see he-caTed for me"
Yes" the mothers bitterness could
only emphasize the words, he cared
for you.'
He thought, 1 think" Rose took up
the subject, that I loved it-painting,
I mean-that to study abroad was the
great thing for me. my great desire.
1t was one of the things he liked best
to talk of-Our life over there; the
things he would show me, the things
I'd do. I wasn't hOnest-it seemed cas-
Ter, somehow, to let him think 7 cared
so for the work-that I had high aims.
! couldn't seem to let him know it was
the difference that I wanted-the life
he could give me away from this"
Again Mrs. Carstairs' glance reaped
its harvest of the impossible room. and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-21

AT first 1 was-pleased. Ny vanity
was satisfied. But ] found there was
something ! couldn't Cross Her
eyes looked beyond Mrs. Carstairs, and,
dimmed with tears. Swallowed as they
were, Harold's mother unwillingly saw
something in their depths she had not
expected to find-a sudden, unquench-
able fame of spirit that was free of
crudity and did not waver. 81 thought
at first my lack of the things I wished
for could be filled and that would be
enOugh-but it wasn't. You see, began
to find out things"
There was strained silence Mrs.
Carstairs did not try to break.
Harold lent me books-he talked
and 1 began to see things dierently.
There was so npch I'd thought 1 I'M
derstood-but / hadn't Ali l knew was
wrong. It's terribly involved: 7 wish
/ could make you see. I think
thought it was possible that 1 could be
what / wanted to be just through him
Harold; not by my individual effort.
You see. l knew that wasn't in me-"
Her gaze, direct and grave, met Mrs.
Carstairs'.
Il knew enough to know there was
no talent in the work / did-the daubs
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THE RETRIEVE


stairs leaned forward with an excla-
nation. 1T was my fault" Rose lift
ed her eyes as she explained. 81
wouldn't let him tell you-because-"
because" Mrs. Carstairs waited.
because / knew you wouldn't ap-
prove; and 4 she paused again-''I
wanted to see if I couldn't be-couldn't
approve
Mrs. Carstair's face changed a little.
son?'' my
Rose repeated it. No, I didn't love
him.
Then why"
Did 1 want you to approve? Be-
cause I knew it would make things
easier for me. / wanted It to be easy
all of it"
You mean
THAT 1 was going to marry him for
what it would mean-money, ease; the
power to do what 1 wished"
She stopped, and her breath coming
quick and hard as in a tensity of strug-
gle with herself, stared beyond Mrs.
Carstairs in a straight, unseeing gaze.
Mrs. Carstairs' sheer wonder hesi-
tated and then found an incisive voice
4 can't think why you tell me
"No, I suppose not" the girls eyes
came back as from an immense dis
lance. Its because 1 have TO be hon
est-have to confess il. I have such a
shame of myself
He believed in you Mrs. Car
stairs had her half question and Rose
met it rather piteousiy.
oh, I'm afraid sO-aItogether. But
was going to tell him You know he
was on his way here-that day
t+Vn4T III
didn't care!"
Yes, I was going to tell him. Oh, 1
knew it would-hurt him, but had to-
couldn't risk the future"
You didn't find him-lovable?'
L wish 1 could make you under
stand" Rose said gently. Harold
would have UNDERSTOOD The tears
rushed to her eyes, and she put her
hands over her face, helpless for a
moment with the sobs that rose in her
throat.
Mrs. Carstairs watched her in a sort
of numb sympathy.
It's hard to-tell you this, for you
dislike me- Rose DIT last commanded
her voice, and Mrs. Carstairs defended
herself with little flicker of passion.
1T can't be strange-even to you"
she said. that I don't like the woman
my son ioved-whom he wished to
maryland who didn't care for himl"
She added bitterly: "On her own con-
fessioni"
NO, it isn't strange" Rose answered
at once, land, outside that, there are
the other reasons-the reasons why
wished to marry your son; they are the
ones that make you object to me the
most"
"As-?''
This" Roses gesture swept the
room-its pretenses, its poverty. "All
of it, Myself my people-my whole
environment. I grew to understand it
after the first
The first'?"