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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-07-17
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Buston aud Sons are Headquarters
for Fruit Jars aud Fruit Jar Rubbers
Rain aud mud is the order of tue
day.
Rake Teeth at Tazewell Hard.
ware Cos.
Now is the time to subscribe for
the NEWS.
DIR. Painter, Of Knob, was in the
city during the week.
Mayor Wicklam. of Pocahontas,
was in the city Yesterday.
Go to the Tnzewell Hardware
Cos for Machiue repairs.
Mr.. w. w. French, of Pocahontns,
was IN this city Tuesday.
Col. james Browning, of Poca
hontas, was In town yesterday.
Prof. ]. A. Leslie has retarned
from Il protracted trip in Kentucky.
Gen. james A. Walker, of Wythe
vile was in the city during the
week.
DIR Heron, President of Martha
Washington College, was in town
during the week.
MI George Il. Mccall, of Doran,
was in town this morning and call
ed ut the News Office.
Champion, Mccormack and John.
son Moving Machine repairs at
Tazewcil Hardware Co.'S.
The Staunton Daily Times. Re.
publican,haS suspended publication
for want of patronage.
Every Democrat in Tazewell
should attend the m.vt:rg at the
court House next Tuesday.
Scythes, Swathes, Scythe Stones
and Forks, at bottom prices ut
the Tazewell Hardware Co.'S.
Great damage has been done to
the corn and potato crops in TaZc-
well by the recent heavy rains.
HOOPS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache,
A pleasant laxative. AL Druggists.
Bring your Job Work to the
N1syUC nfftf.n Mn -.
do first class work on short notice.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Gil.
lespe, on Tuesday last, a dangh.
ter. Mother and child are doing
we'll
Tobacco chewers will find, in an
other column, an item OF decided in
terest to them, headed Don't Stop
Tobacco
Rev. Mr.. Lindsey will remain in
town over Sunday and preach at
the Presbyterian church Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Bnker, who has been teaching
school at Welch for tho past few
months visited his family in Tazewell
this week.
Sections, Guards and Rivets at
TaZewell Hardware Co.'S for the
Champion, Mccormack and John
son Mowers.
Mrs. Frank Kelly, Of Saltville,
and Miss Mamie Sexton, of Marion,
are visiting their brother, MIR. v. l.
Sexton, on Main street.
Mr., b. f. Smith, of Richmond, is
in the city putting fire proof vaults
in the county clerks Office and
Bank of Clinch Valley.
Mr.. ]. 81. N. Beahn principal of
the TaEewcll High School, arrived
here Wednesday and is making
preparations for opening his school.
Ohainberlain's Cough Remedy
cares colds, Group and whooping
ugh. 1t is pleasant, safe and re
liable. For sale by A. f. Hargrave
Druggist.
Mrs. Preston, of Abingdon, moth.
er of Mr.. Henry Preston, accompan.
led By her daughter. Miss Jennie,
are visiting Mr. Preston at his home
on Railroad avanue.
Miss Ida Kelly, who has been Wis.
iting her uncle, Mr. v. l.. Sexton,
left for her home in Saltville, Tues
day last. She WAS accompanied by
her cousin, Mr.. S. V. Kelly,
The Democrats of Tazewell will
assemble at the court House next
Tu. sday for the purpose of electing
| (lplpUnfaS tn rnnrpSant TuzawalI
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-07-17

may learn something instead of lis
ten to every idle runor beng circu
lated hy Infamous distorters of the
truth. Respectfully,
w. q Baldwin.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-07-17

Masonry in religious, and Constant
saying. 1T is not religion" is unoaln
ell for. Such language sounds apolo.
getic. when mo- apology is needed
and when there is no complaint OF
Maso"ty's trencling on any denoms-
nation or soct.-Voice of Masonry.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1896-07-17

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Evening star., 1896-12-14
CAPITOL ,TOPICs.
To Secure Interest.

Senator Mitchell OF Oregon has introduced
a bill in the Senate declaring the intent of
the act of 1851 indemnitying the states for
expenses In maintaining the national de-
fense. By a decisioR ofIthe court of claims.
the interest on hemoney was not allowed
This was overruled by the Supreme Court,
but as the Treasury Department had pass
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ther legislat ton. The Mitchell bill is to
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terested In the matter,Ias interest charges
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Another JAdfcfal District.
The House comniitteeo on judiciary has
favorably reported the bill to create the
judicial district Of eastern Texas, which
was vetoed by the President during the
last session. The veto was on the ground
that the United States Judge who holds
court at Parfs. Texas, was overworked but
since the bill was vetoed. law has been
enacted transferring jurisdiction Of crimi-
nal cases in Indian territory from the
Texas to the Indian territory courts
Mail for Members-Elect.
oficials Of the House post office say there
is considerable mail in the office for mem-
bers- ELECT, who are In the city or expect to
arrive AZ the officials do not know the
city addresses of these members, the mail
Il held at the House. = %sri
Army Appropriation BiII.
The bill making appropriations. for the
army establishment for the fiscal year 1893
Evening star., 1896-12-14
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We carry in stock a complete line OF all the
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Evening star., 1896-12-14
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We do not claim to have the largest
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These prizes were impossible last Christ
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Evening star., 1896-12-14
A Medal Of Honor,

medal Of honor has been awarded to
Capt. J. g. b. Adams of Lynn. Mass. late
Of the 10Th Massachusetts Volunteers, for
distinguished galiantry In action It the
battle OF fredericksburg December l8. 1Sa2
At this battle this regiment lost eight color
bearers In the charge OF Aarye's HefGhts
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Reported for Duty.

Lieutenant Commander Thomas c. Nc
Lean. lately detached fress the San Fran
cisco on the European station. has reported
at the Navy Department for duty in the
bureau of navigation as the relief of Com
mander John MCGOWAN. who has been
transferred to the command OF the naval
training sta ton at Newport. 800
Evening star., 1896-12-14

During the charge Captain Adams seized
the two colors from the hands OF a cor
poral and lieutenant as they fell mortaliv
wounded. and. with a color in each hand
advanced across the field to point where
the regiment was reformed on those coiors
Evening star., 1896-12-14
r1ertZ's r1Odern Pharmacy,
Cor. nth & F SITS.
q

has been completed by the House military
affairs committee. Chairman Hull expects
to report the bill to the House promptly.
nest week The amount carried Is s2S. 122,-
40. s150OOO less than for the current fiscal
wear. and $7l6,OOO below the estimates.
Evening star., 1896-12-14

pepexng
all twill
tmse for
Of
should be
ed OF
They've bought arge"el WE'LL
mqustonable
Evening star., 1896-12-14
THE FREEDMAN'S BANK
Controller Eckels Submits His Report as
x-0&oioe Commissioner.
Renews His Recommendation for
r Pnyment of Dfvidend Claims and
Submits Draft of a Bill.

Mr.. Eckels. controller of the currency, has
| submitted 10 Congress his report as ex-
| of1cio &C mmissioner of the Freedman's Saw
! ings and Trust Company for the year ended
December 8, 1896. The receipts for the year
aggregated IS, 1894 which, added to a bal
ance on hand. November 80. 1895, makes a
total Of $36,60 80. Nearly the entire re-
ceipts were collected on judgments against
Z. X. Douglas and L. H. Douglas. The to-
tai disbursements for the year, including
salaries and expenses were 81, 1881, leav-
ing cash balance on hand at the close Of
business. December 5, 1896, of $33, s62. 40.
Three claims, calling for $S.76 were pre-
sented and paid during the year. under the
provisions OF the act of February II, 1883,
making total of 1,044 claims paid under
said act. amounting to so. 1892. and leav
ing ,361 claims unpaid, calling for 81. 74S. H.
VI the accounts and dividends barred un-
der the act of February q, 1881 six claims
requiring $500 to pay the 62 per cent de-
ment during the year, making 265 claims
presented since May II, 1885, calling for
81, ,20459.
To Pay Dividends.
The commissioner renews his recon-
mendaticn In former reports that authority
be given for the payment of the dividends
on all barred claims. the funds and avail
able assets on hand being deemed sufficient
to pay all claims for such dividends likely
to be presented for payment hereafter.
The following draft of a bill designed to
accomplish this purpose is again submitted
A bill authorizing the commissioner of the
Freedmans Savings and Trust Company to
pay certain dividends barred by the act of
Febrl ary II, 1881:
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, that the
commissioner of the Freedman's Savings
and Trust Company be, and he is hereby.
authorized and directed to pay from the
funds In his hands available for that our
pose, to all claimants otherwise legally
titled thereto, who have not yet received
them the 81 per cent in dividends hereto
fore declared in favor of the depositors Of
said company, Notwithstanding the limita-
tion for the payment of such dividends con-
tanned in section 8 of an act entitled IAN
act amending the charter of the Freed
mans Savings and Trust Company and for
other purposes" approved February 81,
1881
The controller states the available assets
Of the bank at $40, S62. 49, face value or
$37. 1920, estimated value, made up of the
following items: Face value) Cash bal
aEce. $33, S62-49: Second National Bank
stock, 5000; Detroit Car Loan Company's
stock, $4,000.
Evening star., 1896-12-14

President Faure Of France has received a
direct invitation from the cxarina TO yfsit
Russia. and he has decided to 20.
Evening star., 1896-12-14

The Berlin Tagebiatt says that ex-Sultan
Murad has escaped from the palace hear
Constantinople where he has remained
practically prisoner since he became i'm
sane In 1870.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
An U.u...l sea.o. for 1ceber...

m UhusuaI SeasOn Tor IcebeFga.
The naval photographic office has issued
a memorandum stating that, according to
reports received, there are signs of an un-
usual season of icebergs on the North At
lantic. The bergs are not only making
their appearance very early In the season
(Which does not ordinarily begin until Jan
uary or February. but are getting danger
ousiy near. the westbound. transat.sntic,
steamship tracks.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
ideal CHRISTMAS
Natal Day Of the Christ Child
COmmemorated.
Elaborate Decorations and Fine
Musical Features at Churches
Dark Pathways Brishtened By 0raeisss Desls
Church Services Largely AttesdeS.

Ideal Christmas weather of the olden time
made the day an enjoyable one In this city.
Custom and the force of long associations
invest the day with peculiar sanctity,
having as warrant the widespread sane
tion of the Christian world. There In
probably no time Of the year when the en-
nobling influences of human life are 30
much In evidence, and when all the cir
cumstances combine the outcome goes far
to realize that dream of humanity, the
brotherhood of man.
The churches were necessarily the chief
centres of interest, the festival having
more than other holidays distinctively
religious side. The Catholic and EpiscC-
palian congregations, especially, celebrated
in all the pomp they knew Of, in decora-
tion, In ritual and in such wealth of music
az they could command.
The sancturaries, decked in evergreens
and flowers, natures gorgeous symbols of
love and protection that never relaxes,
were apt and imposing expressions Of mo-
tives incidentto the Christian birthday.
Services at the Catholic churches revealed
an unusual faithful attempt to bring to
the minds of the congregations to the
thoughts of the day. There were large
congregations at all the services.
The general decorations were on scale
of splendor and magnifcence. Elaborate
musical programs were rendered at st.
Mary's, st. Joseph's, Sacred Heart, Holy
Trinity, st. Jean Baptist, and Our Lady of
the Consolation.
Decorations In abundance and of artistic
design enhanced the solemnities in no
small degree.
At the Episcopal churches Of the city
the musical program and decorations were
fittingly decorated to conform to the
spirit of the festival. Large congregations
were present and the day was one Of gen
eral rejoicing.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
SCOUTS MEET.

The Benevolent Theatrical Order Hold n
Christmas Celebration.
Puritan Wigwam, Benevolent Order OF
Scouts, held q meeting and Christmas
social at the Aumann House on Christmas
eve. This organization Is composed prin-
cipally Of theatrical people and members of
the profession always call a halt in their
lives of hurry to enjoy few social hours
on the night before Christmas.
The event was most enjoyable and the
arrangements were in charge of w. l..
Fursman, +. b. Childs and Fred Miller of
the Pawtucket Opera House. Refresh
ments were served in private parlor and
the members of the profession present
each contributed song or recitation, and
the affair closed with mutual expressions
of good will. Among the number present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Louis j. Russell, Miss
Madge Burt, Franklin Whitman, James
M. Barry. Fred Dilger, Harold M. Shaw,
w. l.. Fursmen, Grand Chief Fred Miller
and Mrs. Thomson, mother OF Lillian
Russell Thomson. Messrs. Fursmen and
Berry were the life of the party and con-
tributed largely to the enjoyment Of the
evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

The House Crowded Last Evening and the
Standing Room Sign Out.
The "New Partner" was produced at the
Opera House last evening, and for the first
time since the engagement of the company,
the standing room only" sign was dis
played. Owing to the absence of Thomas
w. Carroll, w. l.. Fursman one of the
managers of the company was obliged to
take his place. Mr.. Fursman gave an ex-
cellent performance. Fred Dilger, who ap-
peared in burnt cook, gave his speciality
work in a way that pleased the audience,
and his singing was enjoyed and encored.
The work of the remainder of the COM
pany was good, and the packed house ap-
parently caused the various members of
the company to do their best. Messrs.
Barry, Shaw and Whitman did excellent
work, and Miss Burt, who has become
popular with local theatre-goers, gave her
usual snap and dash to the production.
Miss Susie Howard as Susie Smith did
capital bit of acting. The advance sale of
seats for today's performances has been
large
ssThe Pulse of New York" will be the
next attraction at the Opera House on
Dec. %, % and 30, and to those who wish
to take a trip to the great metropolis in
order to see what "life" there is really like,
and are financially unable to mako the
journey, the show will serve them in good
stead. The celebrated Hoffman House
Cafe, where all well known Gothamites
assemble to discuss political and Wall
street news, the "Little Church Around
the Corner" the "Five Points," that erst-
while hub of New York's slums, the
unique Bowery, and the big Brooklyn
Bridge, are a few Of the interesting pic
lures presented in 'The Pulse of New
York" Tho play itself is a story of liter
ary merit, full of human nature of both
the gay and pathetic sort. Stella Mayhem,
for several seasons the star of her own
companies, has been engaged to play the
principal soubrette part, role which is
especially suited to her vocal and dancing
ability, and Chris Bruno, a son of the
veteran comedian, Gus Bruno, and him
self, late principal comedian with the
"Devil's Auction" company, has the chief
fun making Of the performance.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

Cardinal Gibbons at Baltimore, Md. Yes
ter6sy the young clergyman celebrated his
first solemn high mass, and he was as
sisted by Rev. Patrick +. McKenna as dea-
con, Rev. Thomas j. Gillian as sub-deacon
and the pastor of the church, Rev. William
Halligan as master Of ceremonies.
The young priest made an excellent i'm
preston and sang the mass in a good
voice, without any sign of tremor or hesi-
fancy. After the mass he gave solemn
benediction of the Blessed Sacrament to
the large congregation, and many re-
mained to receive his special blessing.e
During the mass after the first gospel
Rev. p. f. McKenna ascended the pulpit
and preached an eloquent and instructive
sermon on the gospel of the day, the birth
of Our Savior, and the dignity and respon-
sibility Of the priesthood. He referred to
to the honor conferred on the parish In
having one of it's young men promoted
recently to that dignity and asked all to
pray for him, that he might be enabled to
bear the burdens and responsibilities OF
his holy calling. In the name OF the pas
tor he closed by wishing the congregation
q happy Christmas.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
DEATH OF MISS BUCKLEY.
She Was Popular Young Lady and Highly
Esteemed.

She Was Popular Young Lady and Highly
Esteemed.
The many friends of Miss Mabel Buck
ley were shocked to hear Of her early
demise, which occurred yesterday at tho
residence Of her father, Michael Buckley,
$50 Main street. Miss Buckley was affiict-
ed with diabetes, and, notwithstanding
the best efforts OF medical skill, succumbed
to the fatal malady.
The deceased was In her 18th year, bright,
vivacious, and gifted with sunny dispo-
sition, which made friends by the score;
all of whom experienced feelings OF sorrow
when the sad news was announced. She
was student at the High school, being .
member of the class OF '9S, and her stand
ing I'm the various studies was excellent.
Among her schoolmates she was deserv-
edly popular, holding high place In their
affections, and regarded by her instructors
as young lady Of remarkably quick con-
ception, studious habits, and above all
person OF exemplary department.
The funeral services will be held on Sum
day afternoon from her fathers residence
on Main street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
PROVIDENCENEWS
Providence Police Said to
Be On Their Trail.
Miller & Vaughn Will Pay Is
Cents On the Dollar.
Attachment For $4,000 Today Placed on the
Phenix WOoIen Mills.

The police OF Providence have been pros
ecuting with the utmost vigor the search
for the swarm of firebugs that settled
down on the old West Exchange
street foundry last Wednesday morn
ing, but so far nothing tan
gible has resulted from their efforts.
The unusual secrecy that envelops the de-
partment's investigation, prompts the in
fiuence that they are close upon the trail
of the scoundrels, and denouement is
looked for within the next twenty-four
hours.
1t is now conceded that the work of pre-
pairing the fire trap must have occupied
several days, and how it could have been
accomplished without exciting suspicion
is incomprehensible.
Date For Trial Set.
The trial of DIR. n. Edward Ponton de
st. Germaine and the State Board Of
Health was set down for January A. The
Board declined to issue a certificate to the
doctor.
Asked to Give Security.
The attorney for James A. Slattery filed
a motion in the common pleas court, this
morning, asking that North and Taylor,
with whom a suit is pending, be COM
PEELED to give security for costs of suit.
Will Be Tried January 1.
The case of Thomas Jackson against the
Atherton Machine Company of this city
was put on the docket today and will be
heard on january. 1.
Fifteen Cents on the Dollar.
Miller & Vaughan, who recently failed,
have made their creditors an offer OF set
tlement at the rate Of Is cents on the dol
lar.
100000, have accepted the offer, but the
having 100000 Of the $50, 500 OF liabilities
must accept before settlement win be
made.
Family Case.
Henry W. Staples of Providence was the
complainant in the Appellate Division OF
the Supreme Court today, Judge Tilling-
hast sitting, against his brother Levi
Staples, ia bill in equity demanding that
payment of note of $3400, borrowed from
their mother, Evelina Staples, be made,
together with an account thereof. Eve
lima Staples died in 1885, leaving her last
will and testament and appointing Will
liam and Henry Staples executors.
The papers were delivered to Evelina
Staples and locked up in safe, but no
public record was made. Later the safe
and its contents were destroyed by fire.
Some time after this Levi transferred the
papers to his wife, Seraphina, but nothing
was said about the note. No payment has
been made on the loan to Levi Staples.
Lewis answer is, "Where is your record?"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.

The Infant Child of Mr.. and Mrs. Lamon-
tague smothered I'm bed.
The 6-weeks-old infant of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Lamontague of Pine street, Cen
tral Falls, was accidentally smothered in
bed last night. Medical Examiner French
was notified and viewed the remains.
After investigating the facts of the case
permit was given for the burial of the re-
mains.
This il severe blow to the family, as
Mr.. Lamontague has been out of work for
some time, and consequently the family
is In somewhat Strengthened circum-
stances.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
CHILDREN'S MASS.
Music BY Choir Of Fifty Voices at St.
Mary's Yesterday Morning.

Music by Choir Of Fifty Voices at ST..
Mary's Yesterday Morning.
Special services for children were con-
Quoted at st. Mary's Church yesterday
morning at nine o'clock. The service was
well attended. Mass was said by Father
Gillian, who also preached a sermon ap-
propriate to the season.
The music rendered during the service
was excellent and was given by choir Of
fifty voices from the parochial school.
The solo part sustained by Thomas A.
O'Brien In the "Adeste Fidelis" was ex-
cellently rendered.
The following was the program Of mu-
sic: Chorus, "Christmas Hymn" choir;
solo, Miss Jennie Casey; solo, "The Light
OF Christmas Morn," II. j. Liscomb; 'Ad-
este Fidelis," solo and chorus by Thomas
A. O'Brien and choir; Communion Hymn,
choir. The vocal music of the mixed
voices was excellent, and showed carefsl
training and rehearsal.