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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Notice..

Sealed bids are solicited for the
improvements and repairs to be.
made ON the Court House of Taze-
well, County, plans and specifica-
lions of which are on file in the
Clerks office of the Circnit Court OF
this county. .
All bids must be in, on or beforeS
July l1th, 1898, bids to be address.
ed to L. Il. George, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors for Tazewell
County. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and ali bids.
Said plans and specifications are
not allowed to be taken from the
once. j. Ed. PERRY,
Chairman Of Board
Iazewell, Va, June 10th 1898. ct.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Historic Old Church.

| N""l ehS Oiu CHRISTIAN
Church recently, preparatory to build
ing the High School chapel on it's site
the carpenters found tombstone under
the pulpit platform. At first il was
thought that some one was buried
there, but inquiry, and examination of
the inscription on the slab, shows why
it was placed there. The inscriptiop
reads: John Warfield johnson. son of
John and Necotia Johnson: born 1912.
died 1851.
This son of Mr.. Johnson is buried ON
the hill, above Col, May S, in the Catho.
TIC Cemetry His grave is walled
around with stone, aud large slab, laid
over 1T, and on the stoue wall. This
present slab was subsi ituted for the one
found under the church, where il was
put, evidently for safe keeping, by the
Johnsons, who were Jealous members
of the Catholic Church, and i'm fact the
founders of the church in this town.
The church, which has been pulled
down, has had quite history, some
what unusual one. 1t was built by the
Catholics-largely by John w. Johnson.
who sold the land upon which it was
built, and also the Cemetry on the hill
to the church, and conveyed TO Bishop
Whelan, in one deed, i'm 1859, for the
sun of $500. There is no official rec
'ord, so far as we car find, of the cree
'tion of the church. When the lot was
decided, in 1859, the church was already
on the lot, SO the deed states.
Mrs. VIM. Yost and Mrs. Julia Moore
are rbout the only inhabitants here now
who were here In those days, ut neither
of these remember when the house was
built. Mrs. Yost says the house was
standing, and in use when she was mar
ried, which was in Oct. 1915 Mr..
lBossl Steele was asked about il, and he
says he helped to build it, when he was
an apprentice, about the year 1858. Mr..
Steele helped to build the house now
owned by Col. May, in 1856 and 81. for
Jno. W. johnson, and then the ssme
carpenters built the church the next
year. Mr.. Steele must be correct.
After the Johnsons left Tazeweu the
Catholic congregation did not long hold
together, The church was unoccupi ed
for long time, when the Christian
Church people bought it in 1898, and
occupied it until last year, when they
sold it to the High School people.
The first church built in the town. so
far as we can learn, was a brick house.
built 10y the Methodist, on the hill above
Judge Graham residence: This church
was never finished. 1t was burned. and
II framed church was then built in the
West end of town, on or near the site of
the colored High School lot. The pres
ent Methodist house, on Main StreeS
was the successor of the wooden church
IN the West end. This period covering,
say fifty years has witnessed many
changes
There are probably, not more than
two people in the town now. whe were
here fifty years ago. Mr.. j. f. White
says that there only two. men in town
now, who were grown men when he
came here to live, viz: Mr., |, f. Chap
man and Boss Steele
1t is our purpose to continue these
historic sketches from time to time as
we msy be able to collect the facts.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
A. r. erfect Cathartic

Is one. that does not wreck the
system or leave it weak and exhaus
ted. A perfect cathartic is found in
Hoods Pills. They ase praised
everywhere, and after being tried
May permantly take the place of the
old fashioned drastic pills, such as
"our grandfathers used" Hoods
Pills are the only pills to take with
Hoods -Sarsaparilla and they grertly
aid that medicine in its cleaning and
purifying work.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Agents Wanted

TO introduce the great discovery.
ANTl-KINK, for straightning
kinky and curley hair. Endorsed
by United States Health Report
Big money to agents. Send &c
stamps for. full particulars.
DARRAGH & RICH,
No. IL Broadway,
N. Y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

The President will have an car
my of brigadiers" sure enough if
he commissions every one in the
country the size of Keifer and
Rosser. We must have in the
neighborhOod of a hundred on
hand now. o"
Oregon went about $4,000 Re.
publlcan-Portland turned it's
back on "Free Silver and Bryan
ism."-BristOl News.
The reason is the Democrats are
all away fighting III this Republi-
can war.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

What of the. '''insupportable con-
dition" that we started out to re
leve In Cuba. Instead of FEEDING
the starving reconcentrados we
blockaded the Cuban ports and
wont ever allow Spain to feed
them. War is always terrible but
this one we sadly fear is causing
more misery than its best results
will alleviate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

First Cuba, then while we were
thinking OF porto Rico as a DOS.
slbllity, the Lord delivered into
our hands thousand islands on
the other side of the earth. Now
we are beginning to think of the
Ladrones and the Carolines. Later
on we can look after the Balearic
group, and Spain's other possess.
ions i'll the Mediterranean. This
is Humanitarian war with a ven.
geance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Falls Mills Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Z. Fink have re-
turned from visiting their son. e. l..
Fink. of kenoya, w. Va.
Several OF our young folks went up 20
Macedonia church last Sunday.
Mrs. +. NJ. Carter and child rem are VS.
itins friends and relatives at SpringyilIe.
Mr. X. l.. Vass and family moved to
bluefeld last week.. We are sorry TO
lose them. Mr.. Vass was formerly sta.
ton agent at this place.
j. w. Hackworth has moved into the
house vacated by Mr.. Vass.
Our farmers are progressing nicely
with their work now. Crops are looking
well. Corn is rather small vet
Subscriber" of SpringviIIe seems to
think there great many delinquent tax
payers at Falls Mills.
MIR. q. j. Hale came near losing his
house by fire last Thursday. The roof
was ignited 10y spark from the kitchen
flew, it is supposed. Fortunately Mr..
Hale discovered the fire before it had
made much Roadway, and as help was
near, 1t was soon extinguished
Sam Mars has returned home from
Huntington. w Va.
Little Nellie Dudley, of Bluefeld, is
visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Gillespie.
Miss Janet Gillespie is visit ing rela-
tives at Springville
All are anxious to hear the latest war
news, but none have caught the "war
FEVER" to the extent of volunteering vet.
Miss Nancy Tabor is teaching school
here now. We wish her much success.
Mr.. George Sink. our Commissioner of
Revenue, was in the vicinity last week.
Our miller, w. q. Tabor, seems to be
doing good business now
The general health of the neighbor-
hood is good at present.
SIMON u. GREENHoRN.
eve thank brother Greenhorn for his
locals. We hope he will continue to
write to us. The wonder is how a man
with such name can write so WE'LL
Eds.)
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
=" Country Life.

Blucstone, Va, June. '9S.
DEAR FREND:-l wish TO. give. YOU n
lew remarks in regard to my views of
country Liie-rather, n country oils
lille. Being a country girl myscIf. Il ought
TO give a very'nccurate dcscripi fpn. bat
tearing ann not able tIdo sal Will only
attempt II brief skctcn of il. 1t has nd
VantageS and disadvantages. One great
advantage il has is being a very healthy
life. | think each individual should do
n certain amount of labor to ACQUIRE
good health. Of this the country GIRL
Is not devoid. There is SO much labor
attached TO II couiitry home. she is
bound .to-ta4le hcrpart Where is the
girl. that would stand 10y in silence and
see all the cares;laid on her Door m other
who has reared and cared for her until
she has reached the age OF maturity. ON
whose bosom she has been lnlled TO
sleep at eve and at night-fall, and TO
Whom she has SO oitengoneiorprotcctio
ana advice? Yes, we are more than will
mig To help mother cook, sew. care for
the children, etc So we go on in lie
toiling from day unto day, feeling glad
wecan be oi some benefit if il il only
performing the little duties of n country
nome. The country girls lie is very
quiet and lonely. Very seldom is she anx-
iously awaiting the time when she is to
attend the ban. opera,-or theatre. No
her brightest anticiparions are of the
coming Sabbath when She is free from
her labors, can attend church, also have
the privilege OF entertaining her best fell
low II she happens to be one of gives
lucky daughters. But the country pirl
becomes SO ACCUSTOMED to this ouet
lonely life that she wishes for ntt other
lie sunshine, towers, aud The birds
song are sufficient TO make her clad She
rises early in the morning, takes one
peep III the mirror to brush her rufaed
tresscS, and hasten away to the Kitchen
to prepare breakfast, after being served
she goes fromroom toroom. with n song
on herNips, sweeping and busting until
all is III readiness, then she goes out ON
the lawn to feed the poultry. The sights
ana sounds that great her eyes and ears
hil her with delight. The merry cackIe
OF the chickens and geese, as they come.
with eager appetites to. receive tie
1000 from her hands; the}owinr of emf
tie on distant hills, and The beating Of
the playful lambs in the meadows-aIl
tins she enjoys very much Sunday copss
at last. She oversleeps herseif.t6is. m or
nlng' and on awakening she is quick to
realize 1T. She hurries out Of bed. steals
TO the window and looks out. the sun
Is nigh III the heavens; she does not.take
time this morning to brush her brown
eur!s' b1tgoes about her morning work
with "a rapid step. She is almost
through when she is aroused by the. old
CLOCK on the mantle which tells her.it il
church time; she quickly dons her BEST
bonnet and gown, and is out.in the sun
shine, down the lame into the high road
that lrads to the old chapel. Thus entls
weeks and years of the, country gitls
me- and they ought to be happy ones.
For 1T Is not the town or country poloce
or hotel that makes us happy, but that
sweet gentleness and aimiabilitv of son}
that dwells within us.
MADGE. i
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

If as the World chargesthe war
is TO be prolonged for political eff
feet the party which superintends
the procrastinatiOn had better not
let the people find it out.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

If there is bad blood between
Miles and Aiger, that may bring
about such unfortun ate delays rs
that of which the soldiers com
plain so bitterly, one of the gentle.
men should resign.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
COUNTY CONVENTION.

Don't forget that the county
Convention will be held at the
Court House on next court day, for
the purpose of electing delegates
to the Congressional Convention.
to be held at Pulaski City, July
9th, to nominate a candidate for
Congress for the Ninth District
Let there be n full attendance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

1t is pronounced "wbantanamo'
the bay and town where the Pan
ther landed the Marines, and
where the first land fight of the
Cuban invasion occurred.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

There must have been the "Fly
ing Dutchman" that scared tile
Navy Department into conf ption
fits the other day and suspended
the process Of invasion.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
To The Public.

l hereby give notice to the pub
lie that | VIII not be responsible
for any debts or obligations.
contracted in my name, by my
wife Mollie M. Cline, or papers she
may sign in my name.
~ j. M. Cline.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Ralph Bingham Again

Our people will be glad to hear
that RalphBingham, theinimitable is
10 be.with.us again. lie will appear
at the Town Hall next Monday eve
ming, at 8 o'clock.
The proceeds of the entertainment
VIII go to the Rectory Fund of the
Episcopal Church.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
NORTH TAzEWELL BEEF MARKET

We deliver the best beef in guam.
tiles to suit customers at any point
in town. Orders by Telephone or
otherwise promptly attended to
Telephone free.
j. III. WHITLEY 81 Son..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

The only happy people we know
are the legions who are getting
fat contracts and receiving the
Presidents commissions.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

This weather would suit our Bap-
fist brethren alright, but it is little
hard on Methodist Conference.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Died.

The little child of James Cousins (col.
ored), reported sick last week, died just
after our-paper went to press.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

The politicians in Congress seem
to be more exercised about the
soldiers votes than the soldiers
rations. =. 81.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

DIattfot : NJBlAN TEA cures Dyspep-
"~s's>s STA, Constipation and Indi-
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, Is cts
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Blood and Nerves are very close
iy related. Keep the blood rich, pure
ana healthy, with Hoods Sarsaparilla
and you will. have nc nervousness.
Hoods Pills are best aftcr-dinner
pills;aid digestion, prevent constipation
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

1T begins to look like Dewey and
AguInaldo will he quite sufficient
Tor the situation in the South. Pa.
cilic.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Come to Court next Tuesday The
convention to nominate delegates
to Pulaski meets, and you ought to
be here, Drop I'M and see US.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Advertising rates furnished on appli-
cation.
Entered at the Tazewell Wal postof
flee as second class matter.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Rev. Jack Ward preached a fine
sermon in the Methodist church last
night.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Planters ~ BAN OIL cures
'~' v Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheui.
matism and Sores. Price. rs cents.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

MIR. d. O. Gillespie, son of Geo.
w. Gillespie, returned yesterday
from the University of Virgini a
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

GA - To1IA
Bears the IT The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature of &HAzzzzx
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
CLlNCH VALLEY NEWS,
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
A RACKET STORE?
A Curiosity Shop Combined.

A place where little money goes a
long way, and where the big profit which
other merchants charge on Notions and fan.
icy goods is unknown, Bring a. dollar and
wheelbarow, and see how many useful ar
tlcles you will trundle home.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

We are selling our entire line of Spring
Goods at a great reduction. We also carry
a large line of shoes which we are selling
from 20 to SOC on the pair less than you
can buy them elsewhere. We are ready
and willing to show you our goods at any
and all times, whether you want to buy or
not. We handle everything.
J. B. HAWKINS & co.
Opposite Court House.
TazeWeII, Va.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
JAPANESE FINANCES.

Much comment has recently been made upon
the state of Japan's finances. which has been
represented to be ominouSly bad. II Is quite
true that the Empire was confronted with def
icit instead of the hoped-for surplus. and that
there was talk Of large foreign loan. The den-
cit has. however been covered In n satisfactory
manner without loan or increase Of taxation,
and the Treasury seems to be coming out OF It's
difficulties in capital shape
The origin Of the trouble may he traced away
back TO the year ISL when Japan entered
upon her present marvellous career Of industrial
expansion. Dependence was placed almost ex-
clusivcly upon domestic capital. and the purses
of the nation pretty well drained. Her
silver standard OF currency kept her from the
European money market. and the refusal OF
European Powers TO recognize her full ndepen-
dence dsincllncd her to seek aid from them.
After the Chinese war there was still greater
expansion. no doubt in many directions too
great Since January |. 1890. there have been
organized in japan business companies win an
aggregate of no less than S150,OoO,OT. Grant
ing that half Of them are Of a speculative char
acter. with no paid-up capital, there is still tho
enormous capital called for Of 1913. 100000. And
the whole volume of circulating currency OF all
kinds is less than half that amount, There sim
ply has not been and Is not enough currency In
the country for the carrying on Of It's business.
In adopting the gold standard and securing
revision of IN treaties Japan has opened way
for the influx Of foreign capital in the form OF
investments and loans But that has not come
speedily enough TO meet her requirements.
Moreover. she has been compelled by RUSSIAN
and German aggressons 10 proceed with her
costly military and naval work The inevitable
result IS s,ringcncy IN thc money market Inc
Finance Minister found on examination OF his
books that the budget was likely 10 show def
clt Of nearly S12.VO0.GO. That was awkward.
and Il would he still more awkward 10 resort -
n foreign loan 10 meet II. He did not want.
either 10 increase the taxes. So ne simply lni
into force "A system Of rigid economy. cutting
down expenses WHEREBY r. possible Tie result
Is tina. be- has provd d for III" d"fc.t. and VIII
be able TO make his books balance That done.
foreign loan may be- negotiated. n II un-
doubtcdly can be for cheap capital for carrying
ON the great schemes 10 which the Government
is committed There Is cause 10 fear any
lasting financial embarrassment in that shrcwd
and cntcrprising nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
A MCVOPY or SANTIAGO.

II is said that the Spanlards OF Santiago
de Cuba have been making hostile demons'ra-
lions against the British Consulate, and that
In consequence n British gunboat has been
sent thither from Jamaica. 1t Is not the hrs'
time British warship has visited That port
from Jamaica. as perhaps even some span
iarls remember
It was in November, 1873 The Spaniards
had captured an American ship called the Nir-
ginius. and were putting her crew and pas
sengers to death In a most savage manner
numbering them and muilating their corpses'
The British ship Niobe came into port from
Jamaica Her commander. Sir Lambton lor-
rainc heard OF what was going on. He sought
an interview with the Spanish Governor ana
told him the massacrcs must stop. The Gov
ernor protested that they were only Yankee
dogs" he was killing. No matter. Sir Lamb
ton replied: not another one must be Killed.
The Spaniard was still defiant. He took his
orders from the Captain-General he sad, ana
not from any meddng Britisher. Then the
Brltisher delivered his ultimatum: "My ship is
lin the harbor with double shotted guns.
xii another man and | will open hre ana
''lay your town in ruins And not another
man killed.
ON the whole, the harbor Of the City OF SAINT
James is good place for British warship'
for the sake Of aud lang syne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
PIANS OF CAMP1IGN-

The manufacture Of war plans proceeds apacc.
Newspaper offices. clubs. barrooms and street
corners contribute cOpiously TO the output Since
the war bcgan enough plans Of campaign have
been maturcd and put forth to serve for tho
CONQUEST Of the world. And the author Of each
is cocksure that his is the one that VIII be
adoptcd or nat must be adopted If the Govern
ment does not want to make the mistake of It's
life As a rule. these plans cXelnplify chiefly
the pubic unfamillarity with the exlgcncies Of
war. if not with the geography and topography
Of the lands concerned. They do little practical
harm. however, and may be source of some
entertainment TO their projectors, II not TO the
general public.
Lest the non-fulflmen, some pet scheme
bring apprehension 10 some , rrouS soul, II Is
perhaps well to recall to mind l. Fact that the
conduct &C this war is in the hand. the Com
nander-in- Chef a I'd his advisers an. 'uten-
ants. and not in those Of any editor or bu.. ~
board gazer Those officers presumably kno,
their business. ut least better than any one who
has never cnga yed in il. They are fully as
much Interested In prosecuting the war success
fully as any one else can be- And they have
knowledge of the state and progress Of affairs
which the general public las not. obtained
through channels not open to The public nor to
the most ardent advocates Of publicity. So II
Will perhaps be as we'll for the campaign plan
ners to recognize at once that their work IS
purely P!ckwlckian, and Is not to be expected 20
have the slightest serious outcome.
Just where all the Spanish ships are and what
they are doing. and where our own ships arc
and why they are there and what they are cx-
pccted to do. are thngc unknown to the people
at large. 1t is not necessary nor desirable that
they should thus be known They are known as
fully as possible to those who are responsible
for them, and that Is sufficient There Is no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
PERSONAL.

The Rev. Dr. James Martineau. who celebrated
his ninety-third birthday on April q. IS IN soou
health and takes a keen interest In the happenings
OF the world.
A committee has been formed In Paris to erect
monument to the three distinguished members Oh
the Vernet family-Joseph marine painter |ar'e'
naInter OF horses and Horace Vernet' me mos.
famous who was painter OF battles me III, cCr,
mIttee numbers many French artists Jerome oe''e
president.
PAre Cotet. a weil-known character OF the La.'"
Quarter In Paris. has just died. He was oaker ny
trade but was constant freauenter OF the Odeon
under several successive directors. knew all the
actors we'll and constantly gave them ms auS 80
He even passed judgment on pieces ,tan
nerformarce their authors and the ihteIPt
~ them and gave his advice as TO cuts anu aIt..
lions The theatrical world got unceasihs anus
ment from his remarks. which were oite" Va
most eccentric character
..Gencral Fitzhugh Lee" Gays THE batimore
News has three brothers. all living WITHIN re"
miles OF Fredericksburg. Va. They are MAJOR Johh
NJ Lee Captain Daniel NJ Lee. and one hooeF.
Leo who Is eccentric enough to be PLAIN MI
Captan Lees residence is an estate caiIea Ilf
land Home and with him lives the Ve,sra III
mot her OF the family. She Is ninety years oiu' en-
Tor Some time has been totally blind Al over VI.
onia naturally deep interest Is taken IN tne 4ues,
zion whether General Lee is to take proinIuen..
mart I'm the pacilcaton OF Cuba, ana the hseno's
disappointment will be felt unless ne receives
command"