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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
Tribute of Respect of Banner
Lodge. !. o. or. No. f6<.

For the FIRST time since this Lodge
was organized we are called upon &c
mourn the death of q brother.
Frank. r.. Bnskill departed this
life on Oct. 25th. ct 10 a. p., in tbs
Oath year Of his age. He was one
OF our frat members and lid as
much, or more than any other one
towards organizing this Lodge; be
worked earnestly end faithfully for
it's organization, and has been one
of our most faithful and efficient
members. q His labor has ended In
this Lodge, he has been called by the
Grand Master to higher work above.
Though he cannot meet with this
Lodge here again, We hope to meet
him in the Grand Lodge. where
there will be no parting and sorrow.
He leaves wife, an infant son. many
relatives and large circle OF friends
to mOuri his death.
Therefore, be it resolved, lst.
That We bow in humble submission
to the will Of Almighty God in this
sad dispensation of His providence
in removing from our midst our
we'll beloved brother.
End, That in the death Of Bro.
Buskill, Odd Fellowship has lost one
of it's most faithful members, and a
bright and shining light OF the Order.
with splendor thus shall close the day
That ends thy mortal strife;
Men by thy grave shall stand and say,
He lived a noble life.n
3rd. That the members of this
Lodge wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days, and that
the Lodge room be draped in mourn
ing for like period.
4th, That a copy Of these rssolu.
tions be sent to the wife Of the de
ceased brother, also copy to his
fathers family. and that they be
spread on the records of this Lodge
and copy be sent to the Virginia
Odd Fellow, the Clinch Valley News
and Tazewell Republican for publ.
cation.
Submitted in F. L. g. T.,
j. r. Sparks,)
W. p: Boggess, Committee.
w. r Stuart, Jr.,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
Tho Tsrritis chHcoot Pass.

Hero 10 description Of che White
Pass trail in letter from one Of the
yoyageYs "Thirty Eve hundred
people srs strung along Tor ten miles
TO tbs suinmit. one half OF whom
are selling out and returning. Some
age returning to 60 over Chilcoot,
others ars ding to camp at Dysa
till sprtpg, and sose are sitting Oh
shsir thpnbs weeping, aud all In all
Che most miserable, disconsoIste lot
Of men Abe sun aver shawn upon. "
All sloag its course lie she broken up
remnants Of boats for she lakss. No
prospecaor has succeeded in carry.
ing boat across either pass, though
hundreds were bought. With the
boats lie the dead bodies Of horses,
either shot by their owners IA Toy
stood mifed to the fanks in the
mud, or lying crushed at the bot
toms Of rsvines 90 they fell from the
narrow trail above. The mud Is
four feet deep in places aud ovsrliss
. foundation Of sharp stonss which
cut the feet Of horsss and burros TO
pieces. Two stssdy double streams
of pack animals pass each other.
the one moving forward TO tbs sum
init, the other backward to carry on
the relays Of suppliss; it bsiDg impos.
sible for o single animal TO carry the
entire supplies Of one man. As few
man have moro than one horse or
burro, fsrss Of tho impedimsnts is
carried to certain point unloadsd
there, end . return made for the
Sest.-Ex.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
THE ELOQUENT RHEA.
Old Opera House Crowded to
Hear the Bristol Orator.

The Old Opera House was crowd
ed last night to hear one of South
west Virginia's brightest and most
gifted orators, Judge VIM. F. Rhea
of Bristol
j. Ran. Bryan, in few we'll chos
en- words, introduced the speaker
who made clear. logical and forci
BILE speech. In regard to the state
issues Judge Rhea said:
II challenge anybody to show that
any state has ever had more econom
ical administrations than Virginia un
der Democratic rule. Who have we
opposing us in this contest! We
have two factions of the republican
party, and the only thing they talk
about is honest elections. The idea
of republican talking about honest
elections!
"Col. Lamb, the deposei chairman
of the Republican party admitted
that lie spent 100000 to debauch
the elections in this state"
The judge. after speaking briefly
on the election laws OF the State
went into the the national issues.
In regard TO pensions he said that
this government was paying more
money to Federal sulli"Is than was
derived from the tariff.
In analyzing the present Dingley
tariff law the speaker predicted TIM,
in six months the American pepl-
would experience harder times than
ever heretofore.
"The Republicans claim that free
silver is dead, but in 1900 we'll show
them the liveliest corpse they ever
saw
On the silver question Judge Rhea
made one of the most forcible argu
ments ever heard by Roanoke audi
ence, and demonstrated that he had
given the matter careful study.
In conclusion he advised all dem
ocrats to stand together and cup
port the nomiu. es of the party.
At the conclusion of Judge Rhea's
speech there weae loud cries for
GLASGOW.
MIR. Glnscow responded and in a
brief speech devoted it all to the
local interest at stake.-Roanoke
Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
Henry Georges Death.

Now York, Journal: Henry George
was more than candidate for Office,
more than politician. mtre oven
than statesman. He was thinker
whose work belongs to tho worlds
literature. His death has carried
mourning into every civilized ocun.
try on the globe. Wherever men
think OF social rights and wror gs he
had devoted followers. His books
will be olassios in the coming centu.
ries.
Now York Sun: A mar. OF fscile,
visionary, but sincere mind.
New York Tribune: His courage
WIS equal to any emergency, but his
body could not bear the strain OF so
ardent and tumultuous struggle.
New York Times: His name has
for the past month been on tho lips
OF all menl rarely has II been spoken
without cordial recognition OF his
manly character.
Philadelphia Public Ledger: He
had a curious misconception OF tho
rights Of property, but he was in no
sense demagogue.
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph:
He engaged in this contest in spirit
OF sacrifice, and he faithfully carried
forward the work In the same spirit
TO the fatal end.
Philadelphia Enquirer: Though
his economic principles will never be
adopted, it is just to say that no has
accomplished indirectly o great
amount Of good.
New York Mail and Express: A
martyr to the principles in behalf OF
which his manhood had been unself
iahly spent aud 10 which he had will
ingly offered the aaarifce of his
health and strength.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune:
When Henry George became con.
vinced that duty led him In one di.
rection, no man or power on earth
could swerve him from it by one
hairs breath.
Boston Transcript: Even in the
white heat OF the present New York
campaign, when he has aroused per.
haps by his plainness Of speech
stronger antagonisms than any other
candidate Ia tho field, no one has
presumed to question the singlenoss
OF his pupose.
Philadelphia Press: His single
tax theory have found disciples, but
they arc few, and now their leader i.
gone tue school which he founded il
not likely to increase.
Washington Star: The purity OF
his life and Of bis political methods.
his hatred OF corruption and his dc
fiancs OF bosses in politics all DOM
bino to make him striking perso
nality, appealing TO ardent tempera
ments.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05

Consisting OF $50 acres, IL miles
from Pocshontas, Q miles from Tip
Top. There are 2 good dwellings,,
2oo fruit trees. 200 aoreH of lime
stone, and 90 acres OF free stone
land 20 acres in blue grasa sod, and
oo acres OF ane coal. 4 good guam.
tity OF oak and locust timber. Psioo
$za. per acre, on terms TO suit.
Apply to
j. w. Dalton, or
to the News Office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05

All parties having aocouats or
debt against the estate Of the late
Jno. W. Thompson, deceased. or
who may be indebted 10 the estass,
will please call on or write 10 mo fos
adjustment OF the sams.
slit. Jno. ". MoCAII, Admr.
Tasswsll. Va. Sept. 2, 1897.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
A HOUSE TO RENT.

A nice new 8 room house, on Il. r.
avenue. Convenient house and out
houses. Ocupation Oct. ist., 1897.
Apply ct the NEvs Office.
Have you ordered the NSvs sent
20 yonr absent boz or girli They
viii appreciate II as q weekly letter
rom home.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
rAzEwEll DIRECTORY.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor. A. Greever.
Sergeant-G l.. McOlintock.
Assessor-J. II. Lewis.
COUNCILMEN.
j w. Chapman, Smith Lockhart, l.. @.
Wingo. B. w. Stras and G.. II. Surface.
POSTOFPICE.
Open during week from 1880 a. m. to 7:OO
p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Money Order window open from a. m. to
4 p. m. daily except sunday.
West bound mail closes 1:15 p. M.
East bound mail closes $40 p. IL.
CHURCH SERVICES.
CHRrsTIAs.-Rev. A. A. Ferguson, Pastor.
day School $3.50 n. m. Prayer meeting
every Saturday evening.
STRAs MEMORIAL EPISCoPAL.-Rev. w.
ID. Buckner, Rector. Divine Service
on first and third Sundays of each
month, ut IL n. IN. and eight p. IN.
Holy Communion on first Sunday, at
IL a. IN. Sunday School every Sun
day, at Ga III.
PREsDYTERIAN.-Rev. w. w. Ruff, Pastor
Preaching on second Sundays at IL
a. IN. and 8 p. m. Third Sundays at IL
n. IN. and 3 p. M. Fourth Sundays at
IL n. III. and Mt Kelley y p. IN. Sunday
School at $3.50 n. N. Prayer meeting
Thursdays at 8 p. IL.
METH 'DIsr.-I. P. Maj tin, Pastor. Preach
ing ON first and third Sundays at II
n. M; on second and fourth at 7:45
p. III. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.45
p. m. Epworth League meeting each
Monday night. Sunday School ut $50
n. m. Woman's Missionary Society first
Sunday at 3 p. IN. Ladies Aid third
Friday at p. IN.
BAPTIST. REV. w. C. Foster. Pastor,
Preaching on lst and 4th Sundays at
ii n. m. 1st and 3rd Sundays ut 8: 90
p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday
ut 500 p. M. Sunday school every
Sunday Mt 9:3O n. m. B. Y. P.U. every
Monday at 8:u0 pm Sunbeam Society
on end and 4th Sundays at 800 p. IN.
Woman's Missionary Society Oh end
and 4th Sundays at 400 p. m.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
A FARM WAhTEp.

One Of Of eur Oustomsrs wants q
go"l farm for about 1900. II you
have such farm for sals let us
know.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05

1 want to hire @ number Of good
teams to haullogs to Swords Crssks.
L will pay $500 per 1, 900 feet. Api
ply to, CLINoH VALLEY NEWS
Office, or to the undersigned.
Oct LIST, 1897. C.B. TofMAN.
Swords Greek, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
FARM FOR GALE.

A farm OF 93 acres r.. N,ineh Xiv.
or, j miles ., s.a railroad statton. z
houses springs, ! in oak timber.
ga good bluegrass sod. a good
little far~' VIII sell at q bargain II
sold at once. Apply al. The Nsys
ofiico. 10Al
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05

Tho above cut gives idea many styles OF our
pam beaver wraps This 10 beautiful
very desirable black beaver deep collar trmmas
Oh same material and fancy buttons aud
trimmed at bottom shown with straps length nc immense
rce 5000 Same soutache and far all,
lined, $3.50 " ~
We have all the plain brocadd pu. S,
1910 70 SO EACH Plain fancy bead In,
and braid trimmed from $5 each Jaokets from "a ro a
$500 each Misses and chdrens' 9276 up
ON THE BARGAIN TABLE.
This week place prices that vii, mals
go ~ peoes navy manner "a inches at l9c piece
nanne Tor Mssea and ciren dresses Co., bed sev
more pieces OF slow moving dress goods stylish good QUALITY
andae xicnahlo oNo'
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05

Call at the Nsws oAioe and get
sample copies of the Atlanta Cosats
tuition. Enquirer aad World. We me
clubbing our paper With thase graAs
newspapers.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05

A few energetic ladies, aad geatIe-
men are wanted TO canvass, Above
salary guaranteed. Call snof address
w. N.Gibbs, Big Stone Gaps Va. s----.S,s.i.--
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05

Ripans Tabulas cure iasalessA
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-11-05
BENEVOLENT ORDERS.

~ ,CLINCH VALLEY
~ COMMANDERY, NO. 20,
~ KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Meets first Monday In each Month.
JAMES O'KEEFFE, L. C.
w. G. YOUNG, Recorder.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
CHAPTER XIV.

The night after Raleigh's murder
passed somehow. Sir Wilfred was
pale and silent, and the guests, thirst
ing for information regarding the
crime, pestered him with questions.
Their curiosity respecting the dead
Raleigh knew no bounds.
20 think that he was alive and
waiting at lunch" murmured one.
"Such a handsome man, toe" sim
pered Miss Vere-Gowing. why, he
might have been prince.
Did you ever know a handsome
prince. Miss Vere-Gowing? said Cap
tain Stott, briskly. I'm sure l never
did,
Poor begga'! Unlucky chap" said
MIR. Fowler to his mustache, but
whether he referred to the defunct
mental or to the hereditarily ugly
prince, none knew.
Lady Welland, however, was the life
Of the party. At her end of the table
fun sparkled. Unlike Sir Wilfred, she
did not discourage talk Of the dead
man; she rather fastened to tell all
she knew of him, and under what
recommendations he had entered her
service.
wonderful how well she looks.
Never saw her look better," said Cap
tain Stott confdentially to Mr.. Fowler,
after the ladies had left the room.
UNI" replied Mr.. Fowler, after his
customary interjectional fashion,
Poor begga!' Then after pause:
Lucky ehap!" and it needed no espe-
ciallv astute mind to perceive that the
first definition referred to himself and
the gallant Captain, and the second to
their host.
Presiding over the roulette table
later in the evening, Lady Welland
held the bank with brilliance and
vivacity which delighted the company
Seated beside the wheel with pile OF
coins before her, the lights sparkling
on her silver spangled robe, she sug-
gssted some fair spirit Of good for
tune.
S. Then as the ball whirled noisily
round the wheel. Gathering irresolutely
ere dropping into the number, her clear
voice would cry, in mimicry OF the pro-
fessional croupier, Make your game,
ladies ana gentlemen"
Watching her hostess furtively, Miss
Heron. failed 10 see anything natural in
her high spirits.
"Can Violet be drugged?" she Won
dered, the while she absently placed
her coins on the numbers and colors
nearest her.
AS the evening wore on, the bank
won heavily But the luck turned and
a silence gradually fell upon the COM
pany as time after time Ihirteeh'
! black" was announced.
But Lady Welland seemed uncon-
scious that anything unusual was TAX
ing place.
What is it? Why do you all look so
! fTightened!" she cried, banteringly.
! Don't you notice thirteen, black,
Las come up twelve times?' answered
Sir Elliott Sykes, who sat next to her.
] well. what of that?% she cried gal
/ Is. spinning the ball again.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
SMITHIE WAS DOWNCAST.

Because Madge Didn't Seem to Care for
Rim.
Miss Margaret is a peach" Smithie
is an indefatigable sutton, and Eaton
is Miss Margarets brother-in-law.
AT the most trying period of Smith
les life Eaton was out for a vacation
at the parental-in-law home, situated
in pretty village not far from the
Wisconsin line. Smithie drove in one
morning with a blackboard and took
Eaton OFF for a visit at his country
place, few miles out. He came right
to the point as soon as they started.
"You and | have been friends long
enough to talk plainly" he began.
Yes, Smithie, that's right"
And you must know the family we'll
enough to lie able to see why l fail to
cut ice"
Don't you?"
Not at all, when it comes to any
thing serious. Podford, of Milwaukee,
seems to be getting it all his own
way"
Who is this Podford?p
He seems TO be n blamed nice fell
low; that's the worst of it. l expect
her folks favor him."
you're all right with the folks,
Smithie; all you've got TO do is to
make the proper impression on the
lady. Has she ever turned you down."
Il can't get within turning down dis
lance Of her. Every time | begin to
talk seriously she starts those blamed
jokes of hers"
yes. l know; it's in the family.
How long have you been paying atten-
ton to Madge, anyway"
neig6b5ofrho6d long enough to go in
town for new clothes. I've vibrated
like a pendulum between my place and
her house"
"And you've never even got her 10
give you serious consideration?
That's it, exactly. Drives, parties,
and all that, all very well; but thats
the limit Now, Eaton, what's wrong
81 can't see. You're a gentleman
and comfortably fixed. You've shown
your sentiments plainly. The family
all like you, but we can't help you
But what can you suggest?'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
apparently asleep. his cad sunk on his

shoulder.
There was no installing now the
feeling of awe that held the company,
who scarce dared to breathe.
The dog-cart, moving slowly, had
half crossed the globe of light when a
thin figure came into view-a small
boyish figure riding bicycle. Stealth
lily it approached ever nearer the sleep
ing man, until, when quite close, the
cyclist, raising the right hand, reach
ed out, and with cleaning weapon
dealt deadly wound on the uncov-
cred portion Of the sleeper's neck.
The head Of the sleeping man sank
| little deeper on his shoulder, other
wise he stirred not, and still the car
riage moved on, the cyelist following,
closely guiding the machine in the
wheel track. Just as the little process
sion was passing beyond the disc of
light, the riders face was turned for
moment towards the audience, who,
staring in dumb horror, saw that the
murderer was woman.
Sitting paralyZed with horror, none
dared to move as for moment the
white road lay before them untenanted,
unsullied as at first, save for the faint
wheel-marks on the snow. Then slow
ly the vision faded from the screen,
and the voice of Mr. Wander, who, alb
sorbed in his difficulties, had noticed
nothing CT what had occurred, an
nounced:
Ladies and gentleman, l am rejoic-
ed to be able to tell you that, the in
strument being now in working order,
the entertainment will begin with a
representation of Adam and Eve in the
Garden of Eden"
The spell broken by the sound OF his
voice, scene OF wild confusion fol-
lowed. Then the lights were turned
up, and Lady WellanG was discovered
stretched on the ground in front of
the screen, rigid and death-like, in a
terrible swoon.
ITO be Continued.)
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
usual expression in the eyes OF thdldead

-
Dinner that night YVES a lively meal.
Perhaps the presence of Mr.. Wander,
who, according to Captain Stott, resem-
bled a reverend sheep, aud who GER
tainly formed strong contrast to the
pleasure-loving idlers at Welland Court,
gave flip to their enjoyment.
Mr.. Wander's blue ribbon, his feeble
| attempts at polite conversation, his
openAmouthed establishment when the
sprightly Mrs. Harden addressed her
lost as dear boy and when the Hon.
Jack Ormerod referred TO the Bishop
of Odswinton as "a jolly old Bird de-
lighted them, and they anticipated in
tense pleasure from the exhibition.
1t was with much suppressed merrl-
ment that the bevy crowded through
the hail to the scene Of the entertain
ment.
When they reached the door Of the
room whereat Sir Wilfred stood smll-
ingly inviting them TO enter, Lady
Welland drew back.
'Wilfred," she said sharply, but in
a low voice, why do you bring us
here? You know don't like this
room"
81 know dear" he whispered in re-
ply. "but Wander had arranged it with
Parkinson. 1t seems that the large
window was just what was needed TO
stretch the sheet over. Don't say any
thing; it's too late to alter 1t now.
None had heard their words, save
Miss Heron. She too had been amazed
to find that the pictures were to be
shewn in Sir Jasper's study, room
sacred to him in death as in life, the
chamber where most of his retired
days had been passed, and where his
body had lain during the time between
the murder and the funeral.
Over the large northern window
on a couch underneath which had rest
ed Sir Jasper's body-was stretched
a large white sheet, on whose surface
wobbled a disc of light, coming from
the table where Mr.. Wander, in a state
of extreme nervousness, fumbled I'M
certainly with divers disappearing in
struments.
After much giggling and many jocu-
lar remarks, the company got congen-
tally placed in the luxurious chairs ar
ranged in a half-circle facing the
great window Lady Welland, who
seemed to have forgotten her momen-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
CHAPTER XIV.

1t was the oath of December. Few,
if any, of the guests assembled at We'll
land Court were aware that it was the
first anniversary of the tragic death OF
the late owner. But the servants
whispered among themselves; and a
forced hilarity on Sir Wilfred's part
betokened a perturbed spirit. When,
after a sleepless night, Miss Heron
told him of her intention to return at
once to the Heronry, he cast aside his
mask of gaiety and implored her to
remain, to help him through the day.
Violet seems TO have no recollec-
ton what day this is, and l am thank
full. But if you stay, shall feel that
one who knows what l am suffering is
near me-"
So Miss Heron, ever eager to crafty
his slightest desire, put her inclina-
tions aside and remained.
Lady Welland seemed in capital
spirits, and in the morning she and
several of the lady visitors superin-
tended the decorating Of Ashbury old
church.
At lunch she announced that they
were going to have an unwonted treat
that night, as she had asked the curate,
Mr.. Wander to dine at Welland Court,
and afterwards to give for their delec-
tation an exhibition with the Sunday
school magic lantern. The house par
ty, ready to make merry over any sort
of outre entertainment, hailed the pro-
posal gleefully.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25

tho dim whiteness of the sheet. Over
the heads of the audienceythe smart
struck. revealing here glimpse oil a
well brushed short-cropne head, VI
there scintillating on a Diamond CONN;
Still the company waiHd, ana sun
Mr.. Wander. humbly applogetic' pot
tered with his sides AMI apparatus.
The audience, in that conaented, easily
amused mood which follows a good
dinner were laughing and exchang-
inc fiinuant remarks, when something
occurred that stopped their bandin-
age.
Within the circle of liskt on the
sheet before them picture as grad
ually forming.
Vague at first, nebulous. ilN i've, it
slowly assumed, while all gaz the
character Of a scene.
II was a wintry night, and Nad
covered with untrodden snow. ArNe
further side stood fur trees, silent 81
tinels of the highway. Above tneIy
dark tons a few stars twinkied In Z
moon1ess sky.
there was nothing in the aspect o.
the picture 70 account for the cnili
that gripped the company. None spone
or moved. All continued to look spen-
hound as a bright light shone on the
dark road, and low dog-cart calIe
slowly into sight. passing almost WIN WIN,
out making a track over the naru
snow-covered road. The path appear
ed TO lie on a slope. and the driver, q
Young man we'll wrapped up agains.
| the cold. drove carefully lookins
neither 10 right nor 10 left. The entire
carriage coming into the line OF ylslo ,
revealed a man seated on the back seat