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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-18

1893 the production was ~ per ccn.-
gold to 81 per cent. silver. The above
answers the first and second inter
rogatory. Now for the third: So far
as the records show, up TO 1873. the de-
maDd for both metals was absolutely
ur(imited-at an approximately fixel
price since 1904, viz, that set by the
French ratio of fifteen and one-half to
one. As n result. rs shown on page 2ss,
same report, the ratio fuctuated from
1887 TO 1906, between II l4-IO0 10 and
rs 79-i00 TO 1. The fluctuations from
1906 to 1879 being between I6 ii-iOO to
i and Is 35-i00 To /. or less than our
sometime fluctuations IN gold exchange.
Since 1873 this unlimited demand has
been taken from silver, by law, nnd left
on gold, with the result of trcmen-
dous fall In the value of silver ns cx-
pressed In gold. Mr.. adams writes:
Silver, on the other hand. is subject 10
violent. sudden and frequent fluctuations:
nations cannot esta bitsS O prsce for siiver
bullion ard be certain that will remain
OF that prsce. or practically 20. And for
this reason 6ebts. national and private.
bonds and all future payments are made
to read payable in gold.''
Here are two mistaken Impressions
enterteined by him. The Royal commie-
sion of Great Britain in 1878 unanimous
ly signed report agreeing that IT was
the FreHch ratio which gave the stabil-
ity TO both metals held by them during
the fabulous production of gold in the
SOS and the Immense silver demand of
India in the sos. Further. not a single
national bond of the United States was
ever made payable in gold" Private
debts payable in gold" were never au-
thorized by law until 1879. The outrage
of allowing an individual TO avoid the
legal tender laws of this nation will be
forbidden in 1897.
Realizing how erroneous his premises
are, trust Mr.. Adams will doubt the
accuracy of his predictions. lie says lie
is wage-earDer. I congratulate him.
| belong TO class who have ceased 10
earn wages. / am a farmer. When
sound CD money men" tell us we arc
getting poor because we work hard we
doubt II. When they tell US that coin
Ing silver at Gods ratio will wreck the
country we take leave 10 doubt that
iabersbam King, in " " Journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-18
An ImacInarv Danger

Those who have advocated the single
gold standard have had their attention
so fully taken up with considering fhe
possible fears and timidity of foreign
and other holders. in case 81 silver coin
age. thattbcy have overlooked the stead
ily diminishing loss of surplus earnings
out of which the debt must be paid
They have been watching an Imaginary
dano-r while q real one has been grow
ing unseen and unheeded--loss or earn
ings.--Advocate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-18
TAZEWELL DIRECTORY.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor-Jas. McCulla.
Sergeant-G. l.. McClintock.
Assessor. IL. Lewis.
COUNCILMEN.
J. w. Chapman, james O'Keefe, j. A.
Greever, B. w. Stras, q. Il. Surface.
POSTOFPICE.
Open during week from 7:30 a. m. TO ZOO
p. IN. daily, except Sunday.
Money Order window open from n. m. TO
4 p. m. daily except sunday.
West bound mail closes loo o. m.
East bound mail closes $3.50 p. m.
CHURCH SERVICES.
PREsByrERIAN.-Rev. w. w. Ruff, Pastor
Preaching every Sabbath morning and
evening, except the first, when the pas
tor holds services in Burkes Garden.
Sunday School $3.50 n. m. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday evening.
METH iDIsr.-i. Z. Martin, Pastor. Preach
ing on first and third Sunday in each
month at IL a. m; second and fourth
Sunday Mt 1880 p. m. Sunday School ut
$3.50 a IN. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday evening,
BAPrisT.--Rev. ID. A. Glenn, Pastor.
Preaching the lst and 81 Sunday in the
morning and ID aud 4th Sunday in the
evening. Sunda, School $50 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Friday evening.
CimIsTIAS. N. Hartman, Pastor.
Preaching every Sabbath morning. sun
day School $3.50 n. m. Prayer meeting
every Saturday evening,
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Judge Circuit Court-Hon. S. w. Will
liams, Wytheville Va.
Circuit Court Sessions --Sd Monday in
April; 4th Monday in August, 81 Mon
day in December.
Judge County Oourt.--Hcn. j. II. Stuart,
TNzeweil, Va
County Court. Tuesday after the Third
Monday.
Clerk Circuit Coart.-H. Bane Harmap,
Tazewell, Va.
Clerk County Court.-T, Il. George, Tazc-
we'll, Va.
Commonwealth Attorney--Jno. L. Barns,
Tazewell, Va.
Sherif.-John w. Crockett, Tazewell, Va.
.Treasurer.-R. X Gillespie, Pounding
Mill, Va.
Commissioner Rcvenue-Clear Fork Dis
iriet--G. A Sink, Bluestone, Va.
Commits Toner Revenue Jeffersonville Dist
81. N. Johnson, Sayersville, Va.
Commissioner Revenue Maiden Spring
Districts. II. Laird, Cedar Bluff. Va.
Supervisor, Clear Fork District: j III.
Greever, Burkes Garden, Va.
Supervisor, JeffersoEyille District: j. Ed.
Peery. Tazeweli, Va.
Supervisor, Maiden Spring District, w.
l.. q, Burk, Big Greek, Va.
Comfy Snpt. of Schools: p. III. Williams,
Snapp, Va.
County Surveyor: RoblSrt s. Williams,
Founding Mill, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-18

Gold ss sfill at premium in'Ncw York
notwithstanding the recent importa-
tions of that metal. The truth is that
gold is cornered and il Is not In circula-
ton at all in this country Denver Re-
publican.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-18
Gold and snvc,.

There is no gold in silver countries.
and plenty of silver in gold countries, -
says gold organ. which shows that
while people can get along admirably
without gold. they caDnot get along at
all without silver.-htlanta Constitu-
tion.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-09-18

~CLINCH VALLEY
>xW COMMANDERY, NO. 20,
~ KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Meets first Monday IN each Month.
JAMES O'KEEFFE, L. G.
w. T. WITTEN, Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
INSULT TO INJURY.
Rejected Lover Was Afraid It Was to Be
 Added.

Added.
 q prize your friendship very highly, MT. Spoonamore," the young woman said, with profound compassion in her manner, according to Titbits, 'but I have examined my own heart and it grieves me to have to say that any closer tie between us is impossible. It can never be. If you could know the pain it causes me to-"
 ''The pain it causes you!" he echoed. What do you know of pain. Miss Me Ginnisa Listen! Asleep or awake, for five long weeks your image has been constantly before me. You have oc- cupied all my thoughts, filled my heart and destroyed my appetite! I have ceased to take interest in the ordinary affairs of life. Devotion like mine would move the heart of cast-iron statue; it excites only your pity. And you tell me that it can never be!' Friends" he exclaimed with increasing bitterness. Friends! Will friendship restore to his normal condition a wretched being whose flesh has wasted away till even his washerwoman doesn't know him? ?"
 Il am sorry MT. Spoonamore," re- sponded the young woman, gently, her fingers straying in a mechanical way over the piano, but it is all I can offer you. And if-"
 Maud McGinnis!" he gasped, wild light dilating ks eyes, TT can bear the pain of your refusal, but do not, do not add insult to injury; do not spurn me from your presence to the tune of Get Your Hair Cut"
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
SPEED OF INSECTS.
Naturalists Say They Can Ely as Fast as
 Birds,

 Naturalists Say They Can Fly as Fast as
 Birds.
 It is a popular belief that the flight of birds is much swifter than that of in- sects; but a number of naturalistS who have been making study of the matter think that such is not the case.
 A common house fly, for example, is not very rapid in it's flight, but it's wings make 500 beats a second, and send it through the air 25 feet, under ordinary circumstances, in that space of time. When the insect is alarmed, however, it has been found that it can increase it's rate of speed to over 100 feet per second. If it could continue such rapid flight for a mile in straight line it would cover that distance in exactly B seconds.
 It is not an uncommon thing, when travelling by rail in the summer time, to see bee or wasp keeping up with the train, and trying to get in at one of the windows.
 A swallow is considered one of the swiftest of flying birds, and it was thought until recently that no insect could escape it. A naturalist tells of an exciting chase he saw between swal- low and dragon fly, which is among the swiftest of insects. The insect flew with incredible speed, and wheeled and lodged with such ease that the swallow, despite it's utmost efforts completely failed to overtake and capture it.-Phila- delphia Record.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
The Chinese Flag.

The flag of China is one of the gayest among ensigns. The body of the flag is pale yellow. In the upper left hand corner is a small red sun. Looking in tontly at the sun is fierce Chinese dragon. The dragons belly is a bril- liant red and white. His green back is covered with stiff knobs. He is stand ing on his two hind paws and the left forefoot. His feet, are fve-toed and slightly hooked. His long, five-forked tail stretches away in the rear. The dragons neck is arched back. His mouth is wide open and he looks as i he were about to try to swallow the red sun.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
HYPNOTlZED AND BURIED.
Morbid Londoners Are Witnesses or
 Most Revelting Spectacle.

Morbid sentiment has apparently reached it's height in England in recent hypnotic exhibition at the Royal aqua rum, at which the subject was liter ally buried alive and allowed to remain so for six days, declares the New York World. The hypnotized man was sealed up in stout casket, and, in the pres ence of the spectators, lowered into grave nine feet deep.
 The lid of the casket was furnished with an aperture, and this connected with the shaft which led to the surface, making respiration possible, and also enabling spectators to view the face of the buried man.
 At least seven feet of earth were shov- eled on top of the coffin, and for the period of six days it was not dis turbed.
 On the seventh day the casket was dug up in the presence of large crowd. The man when awakened was apparent ly none the worse for his experience.
 The London Lancet, which prints the account of the distressing spectacle, comments on it, saying:
 "It is difficult to imagine more re- volting experiment.. than this. Even granting that these frances have any use whateverLwhich we ourselves fail to admit-there can be no possible eX- cuse for making them more horrible than they already are by burying the man.
 Any experiment it was desired to perform could have been done equally we'll by sealing the man up in the box without going through the details of burying him and digging himup again. Moreover, under such circumstances, it is impossible to give him aid quickly should he need it, and, although acci- dents may be. rare in hypnotism, their possibility is'by no means to be neg lected."
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
ABOUT BITTER MILK. sss:

Usually Caused by IlI-HeaIth and Poor
 Condition of the Blood.
 Several readers have written com plaining that the milk of their cows is bitter after standing few hours or 8 single day and that the feed used is of the best, clean and wholesome. Some of the COWS have been in but few months others will be fresh within three months.
 Cows that have been in but few months, are properly fed, have pure water, free access to all the salt they wish and give milk that is bitter with out being tainted by contact with out side surroundings, may be in ll-health which affects the condition of the blood.
 The best remedy for this trouble if produced by the blood being out of con dition is to give pound of sulphate of soda (glauber salts) or of sulphate of magnesia (epsom salts), dissolved in warm water, by means of a. common drenching horn or long-necl1ed bottle; and after this has operated, a daily dose of one ounce of hyposulphite of soda may be given with good results, for two weeks.
 This latter is readily taken, by most cows, when powdered and sprinkled over mess of scalded bran or in other feed.-Western Rural. ..,,.ass.:s
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
CAMEL'S EXPERIENCE.
Sat Down So Much That His Hind Legs
 Became Useless.

Became Useless.
 A large camel which was landed at Hoboken few days ago from the Bremen line steamer Dresden had 'an experience which probably never be- fore fell to the lot of "a ship of the des- ert."
 He made the voyage ina large bcx, and as there wasn't room enough in it for any self-respecting animal the camel sat down in sheer disgust. He sat that way for days and days while the ship rolled and made all sorts of heavy weather.
 When the dejected animal was finally landed and tried to stand up, he couldn't use his rear props at all. They had be- come paralyzed from their long stay in a cramped position. The camel wasn't any good, it seemed, and as a big price had been paid for him there was gen eral lamentation. The camel was ''in' on the lamentation. Suct a picture of woe was never seen in Hoboken.
 At last a genius suggested a radi- cal cure. The camel, by his advice. was placed in sling and hoisted up until only his toes touched the ground. He paddled the air for a. spell with his forelegs, and finally the rear props came to life and joined in the exercise. They lowered him to the floor, and after he had tested his rear legs some what gingerly, he was as good as new. But he doesn't sit down any more. Once was enough for him.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
Men and Women Patrons.

There is a great difference in men and women in their methods of buying shoes. This, says Shoe and Leather Facts, is the opinion of a retailer who handles footwear for both sexes
 The additional time given to suiting the fair sex is by no means lost. If a woman is satisfactorily suited she is apt to be moro valuable and permanent patron than a man. She often talks about her footwear to her friends, whereas a man seldom does.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
BOOK LOVER.
Witty RetOrt of Priest to Vulgar ana
 Ostentatious Parishfoner.

Ostentatious Parishfoner.
 Concerning the celebrated Father Darcy, probably the greatest wit of that witty nation, Ireland, it is re- lated, says the Milwaukee Journal, that he once visited the palatial mansion of perfect specimen of the nouveaux riches who lived in the neighbo1 hood of Dublin at the invitation of its pompous owner. He was shown all over the house, his host taking great pains, as is habitual in such cases, to keep the witty and observant priest well in- formed as to the cost of all the beauti ful things he was shown. Finally, after making the complete tour of the chateau, the library was reached, it's tremendous shelves grooming under the weight of thousands upon thousands of volumes, resplendent in the most magnificent bindings. Here they seat ed themselves, and the host said, with a sigh of snobbish exultation:
 ''Well, father, I have brought you here last because this sis my favorit= room. The other rooms maybe glvc pleasure to my wife and my daughters, but this is my place-right here among these books, who are my friends. And these here on the desk (pointing to a score of ultra-looking svolumes), are what I may call nay intimate friends" !"
 Father Darcy got up and examined one of them, when broad grin spread over his good-natured face, as he said: ''Well, it's glad I ain to see that you never cut your intimate friends"
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
Blights Matrimonial Prospects.

In the reign of Louis XV. solemn edict was passed in France to the follow ing effect: 'Whosoeyer, by means of red and white paint, perfumes, essences, artificial teeth, false hair, cotton wool, iron corsets, hoops, shoes with high heels, or false hips, should seek to in duce into the bonds of marriage any male subject of his majesty shall be prosecuted for witchcraft and declared incapable of matrimony.'
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
GOLD COMMITTEE.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-At a meeting of the Democratic state central commit tee today the gold standard members all resigned except Ben T. Cable, he was removed. The changes are as fol- lows: A. s. Trude, to succeed John P. Hopkins, Garter H. Harrison succeeds B. Spangler, F. w. Havill succeeds W. $. Forman, A. w. Bastian suc- ceeds Ben T. Cable and A. J. Jones succeeds A. A. Goodrich.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
WHEN YOU JOURNEY EAST.

If you wish pleasant trip with few changes, see that your tickets read via the Wabash line. No change of sleepers from Kansas City to St. Louis, Cincinnati, Toledo, or from, St. Louis to Chicago, Toledo, Detroit, Niagara falls, Buffalo, New York and Boston. This line is famous for it's magnificent equipment of sleeping and dining cars and the fast time of it's trains.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04

Don't forget the New Louvre, Mad ison, between first and Center streets. Cool beer hall upstairs. Music twice a week.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
Cruel Examiners.

A reporter for the Cincinnati Trib- une lately overheard a dialogue be- tween two suburban gentlemen.
 "How did your daughter pass her ex- animation for position as teacher?" asked the first man.
 "Pass!" was the answer. "She didn't pass at all. Maybe you won't believe it, but they asked that poor girl about things that happened before she was born.'
 The Trees in London.
 Within the memory of many persons London was once like many American cities, absolutely treeless-nothing but brick, stone and mortar being seen any where. Of late years intelligent horti- culture has been drawn into service. and trees and shrubs are being planted --o--r-,--l,nrn
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
The Trees in London.

EOR SALE, CHEAP-A one-fourth interest
 T in half dczen good mining claims Ad- dress Allston, Box "A. City.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04

A. Schilling & Co. don't expect you to thank them for selling you better tea; but they do expect you to buy Schflling's Best until better turns up.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
H0ITT'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Accredited at the state ard Stanford Universittes. A first class E Home School, pre- pairing boys tor any university or for business. Care ful supervision, thorough moral, mental snd physical training. Six tn year begins Aug ust 4th. Send for catalogue. IRA. G. HOITT, Ph. D.. Master. BurliDgame, San Mateo Co.,, California.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04

The furore caused by the great cut Alkire's made in closing out present stocks of trunks, valises and ladies' shirt waists will sink into insignif- canoe when the boys start their great damaged goods sale next "Wednesday, the 5th of August. Readers will re- member that Alkire's were damaged many hundreds of dollars by a leaking roof during the late rains. None of the goods were ruined, but just got wet enough to injure their sale. In the sale announced, these goods will all be offered at great sacrifice. Mothers, daughters and miscellaneous buyers, don't overlook this chance to get some thing good cheaper than it was ever offered in the dry goods history of the west.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-04
PAMPAlS PLUMES.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 3.-Mrs. Strong of Southern California, whose efforts on the suggestion of Manager Filcher of the state board of trade were. instrumental in having the California pampae plumea recognized at St. Louis az symbol of Repu blicanism, notified the board of trade yesterday that orders for 3,000,000 tri-colored plumes have been received by her within the paet two weeks. This means an influx of $150. .000 into California.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-10-08
A Delicious Spanish Drink.


And at. this hour the town Eeichcfl
forth beggars, and every boy demanded
to be our guide. But it was unaidefl we
found our way, now to the beautiful
doorway of plain. yellow-washea
house standing in some silent, remote
little square, and now to an old Moor,
ish courtyard, its graceful arches dis.
graced and dishonored; now to an
angle in the street overlooked by u high
balcony gay with Moorish tiles; to, n
church hot and sweltering, as if it had
never had time to cool, the silks and
Jewels of Christ and the Virgin cleaning
from half seen affairs; or to hanging
gardens of palms as luxuriant as they
should be III the town where was planted
the first palm that ever grew from Span
ish soil; or to whatever chance love
liness there was in the monctonous
perspective of low, white houses. No:
did we need guide to show us the way
to the cafe, where we drank the mos'
delicious cooling drink that was ever
vet made. It is worth while to be-
thirsty in Spain; for it's hela.la, or
crushed ice favored with lemor or or.
ange or banana, is the t1aintiest device
with = which this thirst could be-
ouenchcd, and there is NO town IN Spain
" here it is to be found in such perfec.
ton as at Cordova. But you must be
fairly boiling tn appreciate it, Elisa.
beth l.. Pcnnell. In Century.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-10-08
TIE soNoa or THE CAMP

Camping out: what rarest pleasure Of the
sportsman's golden leisure
When he bids adieu to worldly care,
And Is lost amid the glory Of creatlpn's
primal story 4 w.. 4 g1aAs@4
In the woodland. miles away from any
When the morning sunlight cleaning DER
the hills with all the seeming
OF the light that warns Arcadia,s u veF.
dant shore, &BaE EH WHIT
Marks vision to inspire in the heart tho
native fire. Nm
OF the free-born race that ruled these
realms of yore
Herein perfect peace and quiet, nurtured
IN the frugal diet 1''
ANsdependent upon skill with rod and
6un, 49,. .,r ~ e ! u! =,
TlowEthe richest ;founts Of reason, where
no hint of mortal treason =
Ever dawns between the courses Of the
sun.
Draw the fire and turn the .spittle. stiE the
coffee Gust q Mttle), 81 LII NV vi
Sink the oven In this bed of messy loan
While tho bonfire, brightly burning, starts,
3perchance, an instant's yearning
For the scenes that light the glowing
hearth at home. 4, ~ a -
Reminiscent songs and stories. oft re-
5hearsed with added glortes, -.
Greet the ears Of night with melody and
80 Jest; ''7'E'*'
Till the final, Browning number, yields to
natures touch of slumber,
And the forest sings its lullaby of rest.
\ Frank c. Riehl. In Outing.