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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
SHALL NOT ANNEX THEM

Hong Kong, July 29.-It is reported
that telegraghic reports receive here from
European capitals announce that all the
powers have aggreed that America shall
not annex the Philippines. The news
has aroused activitp in the Spanish head
quarters in Il is city. Encouraging re-
ports are being sent to the SPANISH gov
ernor at Manila ,and attempts to capture
or kill Aguinaldo, the insurgent Ieadar.
ha 'e been renewed with vigor.
Consul Wildman Is beginning to show
the effect OF the great strain to which he
has been subjected. He Las moved to
Victoria peak to avoid being harass d by
the Spanish spies, and much annoyance
bv the insistance OF the voluntees. wi q
are eager to enlist with the Americans in
the Philippines. The German ship Pc
traich left this morning with supplies for
the German feet at Manila.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
Nomination of Rhea.

A correspondent of the Richmond Dis
patch says:
The nomination of Judge w. l.. Rhea
as TIA" Democratic candidate for Con-
greSS in the Ninth District by the unan-
llnous vote of the convention held at
Pulaski yesterday gives satisfaction to
all democrats here. They regard the
harmony and unanimity of the conven-
ton ns certain indicatio that the par
ty in the district has been harmonized.
and that the united and solid vote will
once more be- east for the Democratic
nominee. Speaking OF the nomination.
Hon. Connally f. Trigg, who formerly
represented the Ninth District in Con-
gress, said:
"Oui district is strongly and largely
democratic, and can always be carried
when the party is united
Judge Rhea will easily defeat Gen.
Walker, the Republican member now i'm
the house from the district. He is n
strong man. and one of the most effec-
tive stump-speakersI / know OF. Walk
er recanted his free silver theories and
took up gold opinions to be in accord
with the ST Iouis rlotform Iudro
Rhea stands squarely on the Chicago
platform, is an all-around party man.
popular among all classes, and is al
most certain of election. He will make
most efficient representative.
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BlueStOne.

Rev. j. w. Smith preached an excel
lent sermon at our sermon Sunday.
Corn crops are looking fine on Blue
stone now
Mr.. G. A. Bane is going off on big
excursion to Norfolk to buy him a
machine to pick the brisrs out of his
oats.
Mr.. A. p. Tabor has bought him a
new hat, and says he is ready to vote
for Judge Rhea.
Mr.. James Summers went to Clear
Fork Saturday and returned Sunday
with fine cow. James is hustler.
NJ. Sam Gill and wife, of Wright s
Valley are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Pardue.
Mr.. Samuel Ruble has the finest corn
and cane on Bluestone. Sam says he
knows how to make goad corn and
corn.
NUNE nHrD
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
A Bachelors View.

Dear Editors:-A lady after reading
the ietter-a word to wives-in the last
issue of your paper, remarked to me, "I'll
bet, when God made my husband, lie
didn't do any thing else that day but sit
around and feel good" Apparently she
was no more than maiIresent lady and
thought her husband had reached n
height of perfection rarely attained by
the Sons Of man. Youth has its folly,
and folly its perpetrators.
Therefore, a vast number OF the "last
words" refertd TO by Valentine are
brought about by youths Comparatively
speaking) viewing married life, as the
shirt was made, which when tried. would
make success 10y acting the second time.
But unlike the shirt, married life, once
entered into can hardly be adjusted
know some of our husbands ana wives
enter the married state with eyes blinded
to their partners disposition. In court
ship they did prevaricate aud when made
manifest nearly all want the last word.
The root of an evil must be struck at TO
eradicate IL and he who marries for love,
without side way, from which To obtain
bead and butter Is not wise. Intended
husband and wives, don't deceive one an
other and you will be n model for "we
Baches" to initiate and i'm extreme cases
do as one of our beloved brethren did.
the wife must put on the apparel of the
husband.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
DEWEY SAM PSON.
Bedford CITY. va. March 10, 1895.

Bedford City, va, March 10, 1896.
Mr.. J. Kyle Montague, Christ ans IL Z, Va.
Dear Sir: We have been usins some of your
Collie Cure for horses, and iind IL the % sure
cure we have cve- bcel able to get du ing our
experience OF five yes in livery. You. Hos
and CastlelPowders arc also tie be / we have
ever hand ed. Wishing you much succe's with
both, we remain, You1s truly,
JOHNSON X COWLING.
Tazc ,yel Va Nov - 1896.
Mr.. j. Kyle Monia sue Chrftansburg, Va.
Dear 81 rave been in the motel and liverv
busin IS fo- fl teen years. ID du ing that time
have had occasion to try nearly all the .cmc-
dies i'm use for sick ho1.eJ. h@ve tried mon
tagucs Collie Cure" for ,or'es, and il is undoubt-
edly the hes remedy have ever tried, an.
recommend it O I'll who may ha "a occasion to
use lit. Very truly, GEO. IT, SURFACE
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Burke's Garden Items.
husband.

J.R. Thompson and wife are preparing
TO take trip through the West. They
expect To start in few days.
Mrs. Waters and Misses May and Liz
zie Easter, are visiting Mrs. RIM. Law
sor.
There was n crSwd of young FOLKS went
to the Chalybeate Spring last Sunday, the
water seemed to have strangely affected
some of the party.
Joe x has been walking with n
cane this week.
Quite number of the young people
spent the night at CIV Moss last Thurs
day. Young people know where they can
get good supper and have n good time.
When shall we meet again?
Our friend DIR. Il. f. Peery is visiting
his homefolks. The DR.. has many warm
friends I'm Ii. G.
Miss Aanie Kelly who has been quite
sick for some time, Is no better at this
writing.
Prof. j. Il. Peery fell in 10 a ditch a
few Sundays ago and Is recovering
slowly We are glad to see you out
again, Johnnie.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
SCHOOL BOOK AWARDS,
Decision Of the State Board Of Ed.
uCatiOn.


ucation.
Richmond; Va. July 25.-The State
Board of Education announced its deci-
sion today in the matter of school book
awards. There are many changes and a
great deal of dividing up. The awards
areas follows:
Sreners-Liggan & Holt. Maynard,
ito Eel &s Co, American Book Co., j. L..
a ~ & Co.
Primers CHM & Co, b. +. johnson Co.,
Werner Go.
Readers Silver, Burdett & Co.
Copy BOOks-D. e. Hsath & Co A.
Lowell & Co., b. +. tchnsor Co.
Grammars-D. Heath & c., CHM &
Co.
graphies-Universisy ubiishing Go.
Ginn & Co., b. f. Job lsrn Go.
Histories, Virginia-J' z. Eell Co..
American Book Co., B f. John. Oh Co.
hlSJOIlcS. OHtIcu OtdtCS-D. t. JOhuSOn
Co., University Publishing Co, G'1u &
Co., Hougbton, Miffiin & Co.
rithmetics-Hough;on Miffiin & Co..
University Publishing Co., American
Book Co.
Physiologies-J. b. LippiDcott Co.
DrawinS-D. e. Heath & Co.
Bookkeeping-ThOmp Brown & Co.
p w. Robertson.
Music-King- g-Richardson Co.
ictionaries-American Book Co., J II.
Liz pincott Co.
| Civics-Maynard, Merrill g. 20.
| Supplementary Readers-Harp.r Bros
Honghton. Miffiin & Co., Eaughman Co.
Silver. Burdett & Co., Il. F. johnson & Co.
Charles A. Lowell Il Co.. j. b. Lippincott
& Co., Bridgeman Co.. Rand, McNalIy Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
A Word 20 the Girls.
lear girls Howdydo?

Belle, a farmers daughter. have
been thinking for some time | would
address the young girls on the subject
OF industry, as | am very Industrious
myself; (or at least think so
From the fact that was raised on
the farm, and have always found plen-
ty of work t. do; might b, able to
give little advice on this subject.
In the first place l will say, girls,
learn to work. The poorest girls in the
world are those who have never been
taught To work, There aae thousands
OF them A great many have been pet
ted, and thereby made To despise la
Dor, and depend upon others for IA liv-
ing. Girls who are kept up in high
style, without any effort on their own
part, or devoid of any work of their
own hands, do not know how TO appre-
ciate the luxuries of life, and pleasures
which they daily enjoy. But | do not
mean to say they ought to be kept hard
M work all the time. They mus have
some amusement To encourage them i'm
their work. Some employments are
better than others; but there is no en-
ployment 80 bad as the having none at
all. The mind will contract a rust: an
unfitness for everything; and girl
must fill up her time with good, or il
VIII run to the worst sort of waste, to
sin and vice. We can always find work
TO do, il we are only willing TO do il.
Some girls spend most of their time
reading novels, and talking gossip,
while others are busily engaged in
household duties. There are some who |
naturally have n tired feeling, and must |
take their evening nap, seven days out |
of the week. While their mothers are |
busy at work, they are dreaming of the |
beauties of life. We all want "A good |
home, but how many of us who have
homes are trying our best TO make them
good The mother can't make one
lone, no matter how much she may
wish it; nor the father, nor the brothcr.
nor the sister, 1t must he IA long pull
and strong pull, all together. That's
theway good homes are made; no shirlk-
ing there for anyone. Girls, do not bc
afraid or ashamed To work, It's no dis
grace TO anyone; we do not mean To
limit you ID one kind OF work, for |
housekeeping is n complicated affair. |
But believe the most essential part of |
house keeping is to learn to cook. |
There is nothing better than well cooked |
palatablc victuals. The malesex notice |
II as well as the female. They appre-
ciate good cooking, and "A young man |
who is looking ont for wife, would |
do well to consider this, as we'll as |
beauty and accomplishment For beau
ty and style are not the surest passports |
of respectability. Some of the noblest |
specimens of womanhood that the world |
has ever seen, have presented the plain
est appearance. A woman's worth is |
to be estimated by the real goodness of |
heart, the greatness of her soul, and the |
purity and sweetness of her disposition. |
Now gin, isl have given you my ideal of |
a model house-keeper, although / do
no: profess 10 be such myself. Aunt |
Betsy don't you think if our girls would |
work little more and not think quite |
80 much about style we wonld get along
better
COUSIN DAISY BELLE.
Bluestone, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29

Before the call closel, a breif official
memorandum was agreed upo in or
der to set at rest misleading con lectures
and to give the public information on
Subject which had advanced beyond the
point where diplomatic reserve was es-
sential.
When the President will submit the
Spanish proposition to the cabinet has
not yet been announced
The call of the ambassador was two
hours after the cabinet meeting of today
had closed, and there will not be ano Ia =
er regula. cabinet me, ting until Friday
1t is generally unlerstoo |, however,
that special cabinet meeting wi be
held, in order to make prompt reply to
the proposition.
Secretary Long arrived at the White
House shortly after the Freuch ambassa-
dor had departed an I hid talk with
President, during which the Span sh
proposition was gone over briefly. Mr..
tial move, but in reply to inquiries as to
whether it was likely to bring speedy
cessation of hostilities he expressed
some doubt, saying that no decision on
the points involved had been reached
thus far
CONJECTURE AS 10 TERMS.
Naturally the plea of Spain to open
negotiations opens up wide field of
conjecture on what the terms of peace
will be. Thus far there is no official
warrant for saying what terms Spain
will propose or what terms the United
States will offer or accept. So far as
this country is concerned, it is the gem
eral impression that the complete Span
ish evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico
will be insisted upon as a sine qua non.
There is not the same certainty as to the
same certainty as to ihe Philippines,
LadIones and Carroll hes, although the
belief is growing that the terms of the
United States will include coaling STA
tions in these groups.
On the port of Spain it is believed
that Spain has not reached the realiza-
ion of her misfortune that she will
readily consent to the teims of the evac-
uation of Cuba and probably Porto Ri
CO. The Spanish desire is apparently
very strong for the retention OF the
Philippines, although there is a little
doubt that coaling stations here and at
other points would be conceded. The
matter of war indemnity is for future
consideration, although there does not
appear to be disposition amorg the
officials Here to pile up heavy war in
demnity against Spain in her present
helpless condition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
TA1EWEll DIRECTORY.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor-G. w. Doak.
Sergeant-G. l.. McClintock.
Assessor. II. Lewis.
COUNCuLMEN.
l. c, Wiugo, a. p Gillespie, w. N.
rface, V. Ia. Sexton, y. @. Emshwi;-
Ter. II. A.Lvncb -RecorJer
POsTOFFICE.
Mail for west closesa Office 1910 p.m.
east = " 4" 3:i5 u. IN.
Office open a. m. To 6:3O p. m.
Money order window open from s n.
m. 10 3;30'p. m.
On sunday hour for distribution "
ter arrival of each mail.
May l. 1898. w. G.. Young. Il. NJ
CHURCH SERVICES.
CuRIsrIAN.-Rev. A. \. Ferguson. Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday morning. Sun.
day School $3.50 a. NJ. Prayer meeting
every Saturday evening.
STRAs MEMORIAL EPISCoPAL. Rev. w.
ID. Buckuer, Rector. Divine Service
on first and third Sundays of each
month, at III u. m. and eight y. IN.
Holy Communion ON first Sunday, at
Il. m. Sunday School every Sun
day, ut o II. m.
fkESbYTERAN.-Rc w. w. Ruff, Pas
tor, preaching second Sundays at IL
a. M, and at Kelly mt p. m Third
sundays Mt IL n. IN. and y. m.
Fourth Sundays ut II IA. M, and at
May 8 Chapel at p. IN. Prayer
meeting Thursday ut 2 p. IN.
MErHoDIsT.-I. Z. Mm tin. Pastor. Prcach
ing on first and third Sundays at II
n. M; on second and fourth nj 7:45
u Pi. Prayer meeting Wednesday nc 7.45
I. m. Epworth League meeting each
Monday night. Sunday School at $50
n. m. Womans Missionary Society first
sunday at 3 y. m Ladies Aid this
Friday at 3 p. m.
bAPriSr. -ltev. w. G.. Foster Pastor
Preaching on lst and 4th Srndays at
IL u. m. list and Bird Sundays at Z: 90
y. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday
at f:OO y. m. Sunday school overy
sunday ut 0:3O a. IN. B. Y. P.U. every
Monday Mt 200 pm Sunbeam Society
ON End and 4th Slndays at 800 u. m.
Woman's Missionary Society On end
and 4th Sundays at 400 p. m.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
SPAIN SUES FOR PEACE.
JAPAA'S STRcMF SQUADRON.
To Corporate With America in
Case of Complications9

London, July 20 A special dispatch
from Shangh! says four Russian men Of
war have left Port Arthur, and it is sup
posed their destination is the Philippine
Islands.
Another special dispatch from Shan
ghia says the japanese warships, Wosh-
ino, Chinyen, ltsukushima. and Sal Yen
Lave been hastily dispatcher to Saioseho
to reinforce the Japanese squadron there
making it the strongest in those waters
1t has been ordered to co-operated with
the British aud American admirals i'm the
event of International complications.
While the dispatch does not explain the
matter, it lis inferred the squadron is de.
signed to be in readiness for Philippine
operations.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
LYING BY The CLOCK.
The Family Timepice is Deliber-
ately and Presistently
Uutruthful.
Bluestone, Va.

Many man who would not for any
money go into the kitchen at seven o'clock
in the morning and say to thscOok, "Do
you know it is hvlf-past seven O'Clock?
Well, it is, and more; it's just thirty-five
minutes past seven, aid my Srain goes in
twenty-five minutes - will quietly AID i'm
cold blood put the clock up to telling this
lie for him. Thi, isn't fair to the clock
1t Is bad enough when man, or even a
woman, in sudden gust of anger, swear
at tramp, or pedlar, or irritating caIler.
with slamming door or n banging win
dow. That is done in a quick frenzy of
temper, and has sometimes the excuse of
great provooation. But lying by the clock
Is always done with calm deliberation
and malice afOrethought. and is persever-
ed in day b.; day. It's too mean on the
clock. Vocal as the big clock at Doctor
Borlbcv's. speaking to poor little Paul.
these m"rtyard clocks should sit heavy
on The concience of the teacher. saying in
all da. .ong, in staccato toues, "My mas.
ter, maxi me, lie. My, mas, ter makes,
me, '.e."- Ioht. j. Burdetta in the Aug.
Ladic,' lone Journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29

Washington, July 26.-The Spanish
government has sued for peace, not in
directly through the great powers of
Europe, but by direct appeal to Pres
iden t Mckinley. The proposition was
formally submitted to the President
at three clock this afternoon by the
French A AMBASSADOR, Nj. Jules Cambon,
who had seceived instructions from the
foreign office at Paris to deliver to the
United States government the te der of
peace form al tied by the Spanish miuis-
try.
At the conclusion of the conference
between the President and the French
ambassador, the following official state
ment was issued from the White House:
The French Ambassador, on behalf
of the government of Spain and by di-
rection of the Spanish Minister of For
eign Affairs, presented this afternoon
at the White House message from the
Spanish G overnment looking to the ter
mination of the war and the settlement
of terms of peace"
This was the only official statement
: Snade public, but it suffice to put at
rast all conjecture and to make clear
and definite that at last Spain has taken
the initiative toward peace.
VERY GENERAL IN TERMS.
The pro position submitted by the
ambassador. acting for the Spanish
government, was quite general in terms
nd was conf ned to the one essential
point of an earnest plea that negotiations
be open ed for the purpose of terminal
log the war and arriving at terms of
peace The communication of the
Spanish government did not suggest
any specific terms of peace, nor was
any reference made to Cuba, the Phil
lippines, Porto Rico or other possession.
The evident purpose of the Madrid
authorities was to first learn whether
the United Stotes would treat on the
subject of peace, and after that to take
up such terms as the two parties might
suggest
Neither was there suggestion from
the Spanish government that an armis-
tice be established pending the peace
negotia9 ions. 1t seemed natural, how
ever from the proposition that formal
peace regotiatio ms be entered upon, that
pending tin cir conclusion a cessation of
hostilities would occur.
Owing to the importance of the COM
i,anication, the ambassador adopted
the usual diplomatic procedure of read
ing the communication from the orig
inal, in F.ench the translation being
submitted by NJ. Thiebeaut. In the
conversation which followed the read
ling of the pro position, neither the Pres
ident nor the ambassador entered up
on the question of the terms of peace
The instr uctions of the ambassador had
confined him to the one essential point
9fpeace negotia tions, and it was evi-
dent thlt the Presid ent desired to con-
slider the proposition at this moment
be-o:e g'v'ng any definite reply.
WILL CONSULT THE CABINET.
1t was finally d. termined that the
Presii mt woul consult the membe, 8
o his cab net concerning the proposi-
ion, an after 9ecisi m h ,d been arriy.
ed a, NJ. Cambpn wou'd then lie IL
vited tn the White Horse fer a further
conference and Ior "a ii-al answer from
t1s United States government.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
Asks Through the French En-
basadOr at Washington that
Negotiations be Begun.
CABINET MUST BE CONSULTED

The President Informs M. Gam
bon That He will be invited to
/, the White House to learn the
Decision as Soon as it Is Made
This is the First Direct Official
Move Looking TO the Restora-
tiOn of Pvace.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29
CYCLONE.
FEMALE NORMAL SCHOOL,
FARMVILLE, VA.

Fro e tuition provided by the State for
200 young wemen. Liberal courses in Lam
guages, Literature. History, Sciences and
Art. Professional Course and Trainii g
for Teachers.
Session Legins Sept. 2lst. Catalogue
sent on application.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29

nv>A<Au> CUBAN RELIEF cure
Tu0MIHrN Collie, Neuralgia and Toothache
In five minutes. Sour Stomach
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29

DlAHAfAr< c u BAN OIL cures
] s"sss>s~ Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheu-
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-07-29

a list OF lawyers, doctors and dentistsof
the town, county and vicinity and where
To find them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08
55TH CONGRESS.
Mr.. Teller Of Colorado, Touches
Up the Senate.
Talks Of Sec. Cages Reported Resig-
nation and Free Silver.
Civil Service Debate Continues In The House
Viii! Go Into Next Week.

Washington, Jan. THE feature Of
the Senate session was a speech deliV-
cred by Mr.. Teller. Colorado, regarding
press reports that the recent efforts
to make ii appear that Secretary Gage
had rendered his resignation to the
President We're part Of a conspirac y
of the silver men TO disrupt the cab-
net and create dissension between the
President and his advisers
Mr.. Teller branded the publication as
an insult to the advocates of the free
coinage of silver. He was satisfied tina
The President and Secretary Gage Were
in full accord upon rhe financial ques-
ton.
He attacked the Republican party
because ii was party advocating the
gold standard and expressed his in
tention of doing all in his power to d.
feat that party in 1900 ana drag thu
present administration from power. be-
cause the policy OF the party was, in
his opinion. inimical 10 the best and
highest interests or the people Of tn,
United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-08

| William 4. Sherry, who has attended
| him so devotedly since his conviction.
| With Father Sherry was Rev Alfred Bal
| thazard the rector of st. Joseph'S church
of Shelburne Falls. They We're left alone
with the condemned man in his cell and
administered to him the final rites of the
Roman Catholic church.
Before certain of the straps that werc
to hold his arms in place on the galloWS
were placed in position Sheriff Chenerv
read to him the death warrant. This dut y
performed two straps We're placed upon
his arms. passing entirely around his
body, one near the shoulder. the other
near the hands Everything was then in
readiness and the procession was formed
for the gallows. First in place was High
Sheriff Isaac Chenery, then came the two
clergymen. then Deputy Sherffs Fowler
and Richardson. following them came
o'Neil. supported by Deputies Haskins
and Pratt and in the rear were Deputies
Bridges and Davis.
In the meantime 100 or more visitors
had been admitted to the guard room.
The witness and the physicians were
seated so that they had a full view of the
gaIlows.
The procession entered into the guard
room ana assembled the stairs of the gal
lows slowly. The sheriff took his place
at the right OF O Neil and the two clergy
men continued to whisper words of conSo-
lation and hope to him. lie was placed
upon the trap. the straps were placed
upon his legs firmly by Deputies Fowler
and Richardson Sheriff Chcnery then
stated imprcssively that he WAS about to
execute the mandate of the law and
asked the prisoner il he had anything to
say
Omen said: 81 am innocent. | forgive
all who have injured me and may God
have mercy on my soul.
The black cap was drawn on over his
head. shutting out the light as It cleaned
in through the barred windows, the rope
with it's seven strands carefully hnotted
into a hangman's moose was adjusted
Continued on page g.