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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
D0BBlnS' ELECTRIC SOAP.
The Best Family Soap i'm the
World.

1t is strictly pure. Uniform in quality.
The original formula for which we paid
$50. 900 twenty years ago has never been
modified or changed III tho slightest. This
Soap is identical il quality today with
that made twenty years ago.
It contai, nothing that can injure tho
finest fabric. 1t brightens colors aud
blcaches whites.
1t washes iiannels and blankets as no
other soap i'll the world docs-without
shrinking leaving them soft and white
and like new
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
poRsINs' ELECTRIC

and take 10 other. Nearly every grocer
from Maine TO Mexico keeps it in stock
IT yours hasn't it. he will order from his
nearest Wholesale grocer.
Read carefully The inside wrapper
around each bar, and be careful to follow
directions OH each outside wrapper. You
cannot afford 10 wait longer before trying
for yourself this old, reliable, and truly
wonderful DoppiSs' Ei.ECrElc SOAR.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
A gentleman in Atlanta is peculiarl,

4 gentleman in Atlanta is peculiarly
affected. One Of his eyes is dark blue
and the other is light gray. In the day
timc-from sunrise to sunset-hc cannot
see anything out of the blue eye, but
can &C distinctly and we'll with the gray
one aSd from sunset 10 sunrise he cannot
see anything with The gray one. lie can
hear onl. on the blind side; thus he eau
hear with one car during tho daytime
aud with the other during the night.
He never discovered this until recent,
iv
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

The science Of surgery has made such won
derful progress in modern times, hat the most
intricate and delicate operations arc now I'M
uertaken and carried 10 successful issue.
lhcrc ARE now several well authenticated
cnscS OF what Is known ms pncumotony, that is
TO say, the removal of diseased portions of the
ever, this delicate operation has sometimes
been successfully performed, the risks attend
ing IL are 80 great. and the chances OF recovery
ST. light, that II is seldom rcsortcd to- The
safest plan in consumptivc cases is To use Dir
l'icrce's Golden Medical Discovery This will
always cure the dis .nse in its earlier stages,
thoroughly arrcsting the ravagcs of tho terri
he malady, by removing its cause and healing
the lungs.
S'nia Clara, Cal, grows eighty sorts OF
prlupS
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

j. eagerly sought for read with pleasure or
disappointment, is then tossed aside and or
go ten. liut ladies who lead of d.. piercc's
fnVoriie PRESCRIPTION, read il again, for they
discover IN 1t something 10 prizc-a messenger
OF JOY To those suffering from funct iunal de-
ranscincnts Or any of the painful disorders or
weaknesses peculiar TO their sex. Periodical
pains, internal inflammation and ulccratiu
readily vi Id TO lis wonderful curative and
healing powers. IL is til, only medicine for
women, sold by druggists, undcr Il pOsitirs
guarantee from tho manufacturers that il win
give satisfaction in every case, or money will
DO refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on tho bottle-wrapper, and faithfully
carried out Tor many years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
READ THIS TWICE.

There is great saving of time, of labor,
of soap. of fuel and OF the fabric, where
Dobbins' Electric Soap is used according
to directions.
One trial will demonstrate its great mer-
it. 1t will pay you 10 make that trinl.
Like all best things, it is extensively i'm
italed and countcrfeitcI.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

A truss for Strengthening crooked
noses is among the novelties in orthope-
dies. a mask of leather was Mt first de-
viscd for this purpose, but Mrs. w. j..
Walsam has lately invented felt skull.
cap to which an apparatus is attached
that produces any degree of lateral pres
sure on the dclormcd orgnn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

Insist upon Dolhins' Electric. Don't
take Magnetic. Electro. Magic, Philadelphia
Elcctic, or any other frand, simply because
it is cheap. They will ruin cl'thes, and
are dear nj any lnicc. Ask for
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

This inscription was found upon tab.
let in an English cemetery: "lIerc lies
the body OF -, who Tor many years
conducted highly-rcspcctable general
business in an adjoining village, which
is now continued Ivy his widow. N. i.
No trust given"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

Foreigners residing in the country
nave right to sue in the United States
courts. In case of war this right is
suspended till peace is restored.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

CoSsuMrTioN, AND WASTING IN CmILpREN.
SCOTS EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver Oil with
Hypophosphics, is n most valuable food and
medicine. II creates an appetite for food,
strcnSl hens the nervous sy stem, and builds uu
the body. Please read: Il tried SCOTS Emul
sion ON ~ young man whom Physicians Mt times
gave up hope; Since lac began using the Emul-
SION MS 'ugh has ceased, gained flesh and
strength, ana from all appearances his life will
D., prolonged many Ncars"-JbnN SULLIVAN,
Hospital ) .eward, Nor ANA, PA.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

Yes; shall break engagement" she
said, folding her arms and looking defiant; 'it
Is really too much trouble 10 converse with
iiiin; hes ~ deaf rs II post, and lks like he
had mouthiul of mush. Besides. the way hc
in ' .iiu spis Is uisns,inH. Don't break
SnSc's Catarrh Remedy. II will cure him com
plctcly." We'll, III tell him. | do hate Ia
break IL on for in all other respects he's quite
Ton charming" or course, it cured his ca
tarrh.
The fire demon cost this country SEQ, Oo,,>
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
WOMAN'S WORLD.
PHEASANT LIrERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
Compensation.

Compensation.
who hesitates is lost"
is an adage old,
Fearful lovers, to their cost,
Learn they must DO bold,
nut, since nothing new can DO
Underneath tho sun,
lis ms Old and true that she
who hesitates is-won.
-kcniper Bocock, in The Century
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

No. makes close connection at
Waynesboro junction with G. e @.
Ry. East and West bound trains.
? No. ! has Pullman Buffet Sleeper
from Chattanooga to New York with
out changc) via Roanoke, Hagers-
Town and Harrisburg.
No. 2 makes through connection
via Shenandoah junction and b. { )
0. II. r. for Washington and Balti-
more, and at Hagerstown with w. M.
Il. II. for Baltimore, ana G. V. Rail.
road Cor Harrisburg, Philadelphia
and New York.
0. HOWARD ROVER.
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt.
DAVID w. FLycEwir, Roanoke.
Superintendent, Roanoke, Va.
Z. NJ. FurTEEEE. Pass. Agt.,
Hagerstown. Md.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

II afflicted with eyes use Dr. Isaac
Ihompson's Eye-water. Druggists sell ut
Zoe. per bottle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

The Empress of Russia does n great part O.
her household sewing,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
Remarkable Surgery,

There are i, 10 women IN Government EN-
ploy ut Washing ON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
RQu(aEI9!NEPl

Cures Piles or Hemorrhods, Itchicg, i>rotrud-
ing, bleeding. Internal and external remedy
In each package. Sure cure, Goo. Druggists
Or mail. L. $. WELLS, Jersey City, N. j.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

The fire demon cost this country SEQ, oOo>
000in 1857
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06
Tho New Prize Stnrr

snia Clara, Cal, grows eighty sorts OF
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

Bold by Druggists and Dealer, E,erywhsre FinyCents
Tho Charles a. Vogelcr Co., BALTIC, Md.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

Wnrn out, run down," debiltAted
sresses nr
ing mothers, and feeble women generally,
DIR. Picrce's Fayorite Prescription is tho
greatest earthly boon. being uneQualcd us
IN nppetizing cordial ana restorative tonic.
IL promotes digestion and assimilation OF
food, cures nausea, weakness of stomach,
indigestion, bloating and quotations of gas.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-07-06

BOSTON, lsi fremont St. CHICAGO i4s Wabash Ave.
NEW YORK. i6 East Iith st. (Unlon Sqnarcl
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16

pie aud purpose was approved ty
many who were yet unwilling, from
old party associations, to give him
their votes, and which raised the
presidential canvass to the true level
of q popular discussion of principles
and measures. 1t will DO fortunate
Tor the Republican party and for the
country if the administration of
General Harrison-against whose
personal character or that of his rs.
sociate, MIR. Morton. not word has
been uttered during the campaign.
shall be ms worthy of tho honest com.
mendation of patriotic citizens as
that of his predecessor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
FROM TENNESSEE.

BnIsToL, Tenn, July 8, 1883.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga. {:
Gentlemen.-Four years ago
was resident of Des Aoines, Iowa,
and while there contracted blood
poison. I Ind remarkably ST. ong
constitution, and that, with the aid
of an eight months sojourn ut Hot
Springs cured me-ut least,
thought it cured me. This spring
pimples appeared upon my face, and
my general health began to give way.
l at once attributed it to the old
trouble, and WAS thinking of another
trip to Hot Springs, when n friend
recommended your medicine instead.
l began to take it, but must say,
with some doubt. This was soon
dispellcd, my general health improv.
ed and the piuiples disappeared, and
now l feel myself again.
FRANK HIERoMONUEs.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June II, '8S
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga. {:
Gentlemen.-ln the early pnrt of
the present year, bad case of blood
poison appeared upon me. l began
taking S. s. S. under advice of an
other, and to-day I feel grently i'm.
proved. l am still taking the medi
cine and shall continue to do 30 until
l am perfectly well. 1 believe it will
effect perfect cure.
Yours truly,
Doc. p. Howard.
Ill West Sixth street.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis.
eases mailed free.
THE SWIFT Specific CO., Drawer 8,
Atlanta, Ga.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
Fire and Smoke /! /!

A fire in ware room, adjoining
the Great Dry Goods aud Notion
House of Aessls. Wood, Brown &
Co., Philadelphia, which occurred
last month, resulted in throwing n
large lot of fine Imported and Do
nestle Dress Goods, &c, on the
market through the Insurance CON-
panies. Having special facilities for
examining this stock, We have selec. :
ed several thousand dollars worth of
Ladies' Cloths, Casimeres, Silk
Wraps, lIenriettas, &c, in all the
fashionable shapes, which will be Of
fered. upon arrival, say. about Nov.
10th, at discount or from &c to 30
per cent. We guarantee every yard
of these goods absolutely perfect.
Call early and save money, at the
SOUTHWEST VA. IMPT. cos
STORE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
HOT AND COLD WATER.

Mr.. T.. T. Burks, practical plumb
Ell, of Lynchburg, offers his services
to the people of Tnzewell. lie emu
be seen at the Central Hotel. He is
prepared 10 put in pipes for hot and
cold water. He guarantees sntisfac.
ton in the quality of materials and
condition of work done. Water in
the house is The greatest convenience
house keepers can have. and people
should take advantage of Mr.. Burks'
presence in town TO have connections
properly made.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
THE PRESIDENT.

Mr. Curtis, editor of Harper's
Weekly, says President Cleveland's
administration will be acknowledged
to have been singularly honest and
patriotic, free from the great scan
dals which had become too common
and worthy the respect of citizens
whose views are not regulated by a
party. 1t will be his distinction
that by his courage and independ-
ence he identified his party with a
national policy which in it's primo;
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
TAzEwELL G. H., VA,

DEAR Sir The young men of
this town have formed themselves
into Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, and as such are endcav
oring to establish on % firm basis,
neat and attractive reading rooms,
where they may congregate after
business hours. for the purpose of
passing q few leisure moments in
reading and conversation. And
having, to very great degree, to
depend upon outside aid in pro-
curing the necessary books for
their shelves and papers for their
tables, they apply to you to kindly
assist them in q worthy effort, by
donating some literature in the
form of books, periodicals, maya
zines and newspapers, either re-
ligious or secular. Anything that
you may in your discretion see fit
to give. II, in your Judgment, you
decide to extend assistance to
them, please have yonr donation,
whatever it may be, addressed to
III. p. Britain, Librarian Y NJ. G.
A., Tazewell G. H., Va. And feel
assured that Your expenditure has
not been applied to an unworthy
cause. Trusting you will give this
appeal the consideration it merits,
we are,
Yours Respectfully,
JOHN w. SPORTS
JAMES w. SPoTTs, : Con-.
IL T. NTDrorrrp
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
HORSES AND MULES FOR
SALE.

I will put up for sale Mt public
auction to the highest bidder, oil
Court Day, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 81,
1883, ID mules and 10 horses.
Sale to begin at IL o'clock n. m,
i'll front of Tazewell Court House.
The stock is in good condition
and we'll suited for mines and farm
ing purposes.
TERMs:-Twelve months with notes
and approved security.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND

BY virtue of decree of the Uircuit
Court of Washington County entered ut
the May Term, 1888, in the Chancery
cause of p. @. Edmondson vs.. w. G. Ed
mondson's administrator and others, the
undersigned will sell at public auction in
front of the Court House i'll Jacksonville,
Tezewell County, Virginia. on TUESDAY,
THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1888,
between the hours of IL O'Clock n. IN. nni
o'clock p. IN, two tracts of land, lying
in the county of Tazewell, one of said
tracts situated on East River Mountain,
and said TO contain
1850 ACRES,
more or less, being land conveyed TO w.
@. Edmondson by T. L. Edmondson. and
the other tract laid to contain
10 ACRES,
lying on the head of Clinch Rivers
TEAMS OF SALE:-So much cash will DO
required as will pay the costs of the said
suit, and of tho sale, the balance in three
equal payments falling duo in 6, ~ and IL
months from the dry of sale; bonds with
good personal security required for the
deferred payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, and lien being retained
until the purchase money is paid in full.
X. NJ. PAGE. Trustee & Com'r.
+. u. HUTTON, Com'r.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
SALE NOTICE.

On Saturday, December lat, 1888, 1
will offer for sale, on the premises, at
public auction, all my Household
and Kitchen Furniture, then unsold.
Also Milk Cow and Calf, Tools,
Implements, Sc.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Sale will begin at 10 O'Clock n. m.
j. d. ALEXANDER.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
Yours Respectfully,
JOHN w. SpoTTs, }
JAMES w: SporTs, ( Com.
Il. Il. WRIGHT.

endorse the above appeal.
CHARLES GAUSS, Rec.or St..as Memorial
Protestant Episcopal Church.
NJ. w. DoGG1rT, Pastor Presbyterian
Church.
n. ". PRICE, Pastor Methodist Episco.
pal Church, South.
S. M. d. CoULLING, Judge County Court.
]. N. HARTMAN, Commonwealth Attor-
ney,
GEO. w. GILLESPIE, Cashier Bank of
Tazewell.
7. E. GEORGE, Clerk of Courts.
So many Congressional districts
are close OH the vote that it has not
yet been determined which party will
have majority in the House. Both
Democrats and Republicans claim it,
with the chances slightly in favor of
the Republicans.
Cleveland's Presidency means
three things: First, the entire
American Union; second, economy
in federal expenditure, and third,
lower taxes for the people. These
are the three duties Of the future.
If the Republican party carries ont
that policy it will do a good thing
for itself and for the country If il
fails to do so it will have four years
and no nore.-N. Y. Herald, Ind.
In answer to question from
Memphis rs to his Southern policy,
Mr.. Harrison writes:
'INDrASAPoLIs, IND, Nov. Ii.
Colonel j. w. Jefferson:
My DEAR SIR Your kind lette,
has been received, aud am glad to
know hat the result of the election
brought satisfaction to an army com
rude living i'll the South. | notice
what you say about the situation
there, and assure you that I appreci
ate it's gravity and have the most
sincere desire to be we'll informed,
both as to men aud affairs in the
South. l do most sincerely desire
TO promote the general good of our
Whole people, without reference to
State lines, and shall be glad to have
The friendly advice aud Corporation
Of the law-abidiug and conservative
people of all the States.
Very truly yours,
BsNJAMIN HARRISON"
A special from Richmond to the
Baltimore Sun says: The visit here
Wednesday of John Jacob Astor,
John A. Stewart, George Bliss and
the other Northern millionaires, pro-
misses to be of some practical benefit
to the State. the visit of these cap.
italists is not only for the purpose
of inspecting the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, in which they have
large interests, but, according to
good authority, their object was TO
examine valuable mining and other
property on the line of the Ches,l-
penke and Ohio road An officer of
this company, in discussing the visit
of these gentlemen to The State, says
that it il very probable that some of
the party willmake heavy investments
in mining and manufacturing prop
critics in Virginia in the near future.
Several of the visitors seemed enthu.
siastic about the business future of
Virginia and West Virginia. They
seeme! te think that the mineral
wealth had hardly begun to be fully
developed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
Y. NJ. @. A.

The following circular letter is
issued 10y the Y. NJ. c. a., aud the
members of that organization are
Justified in the expectation that
triends OF the order. citizens espe.
Gully. will send to them such books
as may be spared from their private
libraries.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
ANOTHER SEASON !!

Seasons change, and with them
change fashions and the wants of
man md wolnansind. It's the pro.
vince of the merchant, who proposes
to meet continuously these changes
and wants, to see to it that his STOCK
is replete with seasonable goods nj
the proper times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16

NOTICE.
The trustees Of the Presbyterian
Church at Jeifersonville
Wish to Sell
the present CHURCH BUILDING
together with
100 FEET OFF THE LOWER END
OF THE PRESENT CHURCH
LOT,
the 100 feet to front on the NEW
STREET now being opened through
Hick Spiders lot. The purchaser is
TO buy church building, but not The
brick in the foundation, and to re-
move same from its present site. Foi
further particulars apply TO
REV. NJ. w. DOGGETT.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16

l'he'e is nothing TO be lost, bof
,nucp to be gained both in pcas..c
ana profit, in visiting my store wile e
e.e:-5 attention will be given you.
c.! t:rl,.' and often.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16
DRESS GOODS.

My Dress Goods Department Will
BE- OF special interest to all lovers Of
nice, desirable fabrics. Come ,Ao
Sc" how 1 sell them, even ii you liz
not want to bay.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16

The same circumstance as hereto
fore Ell .bles me to sell Oh Inc aho.
est profits that is, I sell for CASH
only. This fact accounts for The
great saving to you, the public.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16

It were enough 10 say ilu! M
pie<cni !'a'i stock was up tony pre-
alvious standard, but it is superior in
qualify, variety aud prices.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16

Ny stocl, of BOOTS and SHOES
fresh from tho factories dciics CON
ra"iscu, and prices therein will be u
revelations.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1888-11-16

ladies of the Presbyterian Church, the
proceeds to be used in aid of the new
building fund. Doubtless every one
feels an interest in this enterprise and
will give all possible aid.
All sanitarians are agreed that finnnels
should be worn during winter. r. A.
Saunders Inns ibid in the most extensive
and elegant line of Flannel Underwear ever
brought to the counoty, and offers every
thing lit this line Mt unprecedented low
prices, in every color and weight.
SEND CSC. IN STAMPS.
Get one box of Dir. SIMoN's LIVER PILLS
and 10 beautiful illuminated cards.
The cards alono are worth more than
the price.
Ask your merchant for the pills. II he
has them send the outside wrapper and n
&c. stamp. We will send the cards free.
Best family pill made. Chapman, White,
Lyons & Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
Among the townsfolk who have late.
ly visited the Richmond Exposition are
Mrs. A. F. Hargrave, Miss Byrde May,
Miss Carrie SPOTS, Mr.. and Mrs. s, d.
May, MIR. and Mrs. George Mccall, Miss
Mamie Gillespie, Maj. Henry and fam.
lily, Mr.. William Peirce, MIR. David
oiASO. uiipo f1iiSc Shdpuitu, anu per-
haps others. The countywas also liber.
ally represented. 81
PILES PILES ITCHING PILES.
SYMPTOMS. Moisture;- intense itching
and singing. most ut night; worse by
scratching If allowed to continue tumors
form. which often bleed aud u.cerate, be-
coming very sore. swAySE's LINTMi 4
stops the itching aud bleeding, heals III.
ceration, and in most cases removes tine
tumors. At druggists, or by mail, for %
cents. DR.. Swayue & Son, Philadelphia,
WORTH THE $3.50
N. E. Smith, Tracy City, Tenn. ]
have received the premium knife given
with the Chattanooga Weekly Times
which prize at $3.50. was asked to
price it, and my answer was, don I
want to sell it. 1 have heard several
say they were. going to send for the
Times Co get the knife. will do what
can for you; your knife itself is worth
Sl.60. lam we'll pleased.
Chattanooga Weekly Times, with pre-
MUM knife, S1.50 year. Address
Times Printing, Co., Chattanooga
( Tenn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-08-18
STRANGELY inconsistent.


The Republican party is strangely inconsis-
tent. Free lumber is opposed by that party,
because Canada then would come in and sup
ply the Northwest and ruin American capital
and labor. A tax is desired on fresh fish,
because Canadians supply our market and
drive the New England fishing smack from
the sea. Senator Sherman, in speech in
the Senate last week, advocated political
union between Canada and the United
States, and wanted all trade barriers thrown
down. Yet he is opposed to free lumber, as
provided for in the Mills bill, and severely
denounced the bill. If free lumber would
ruin American capital and labor now, would
it not also if Canada were annexed to the
United States? If free fish is running the
New England fisherman now, would it not if
there were political union between Canada
and this country?
Yet the Republican statesmen favor po-
litical union on one hand, and on the other
want the barrirrs to trade, in the way of high
duties, maintained. Senator Blair has ac-
tually introduced resolution directing this
government to open negotiations with the
British government, looking to the annexa-
ton of Canada, yet he is in favor of a tariff
for protection against all other nations.