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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

Senator ElklnS of West Virginia,
whose phenomenal success in life
Is the best proof oi his good iudg.
mcnt, thinks we should retain the
Philippines. for reasons of nation
al policy. lie might go farther
and say that we should retain the
Philippines for reasons Of human.
lty, for if we release the people to
Spain we turn them over to assured
oppression. and if we release them
to any other government war is
likely to result. Our government
should retain the Archipelago and
II necessary pay Spain money
compensation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

1t is gradually dawning on the
public mind that the two Depart
mcnt favoritcS who were pushed
to the front in Cuba, hadn't much
but official influence in their favor.
That Gen. Shafter helpless noun.
tain of flesh should have been sent
to command the army, and that
the only officer in the American
Navy, who is capable of robbine
bis fellow officers of Justly earned
fame, should have been hoistcd
over the heads Of his seniors, shows
that some powerful influence has
been at work in their favor. Shat.
ter leads the anti West Point fac.
ton in the army and lie is from
the same State as the Secretary of
War. SIMPSONS rise land fall is
doubtless due more to Schley's un-
popularity in the Navy Depart.
ment than to his own pull.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

Mary Letter who used to wear
calico dresses and make mud pes
ont OF the prepared compost of
Chicago river, will now preside at
the Vice Regal Court Of the Indian
Empire. Some years ago she mar
Rcd MIR. George CuIzon the En-
gllSh statesman who has just sue
cceded Lord IIIgiu AZ Niccroy of
India.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
FRIDAY AUGUST ~, 1898.
SOME DISTRICT Ink.

The campaign for Congress in
this district is now on and the pco-
pie engaged in it and the princi.
pies they cspousc will be legiti.
mate subjects of discussion and
criticism. The NEWS will discuss
both men and measures fairly and
fcarlcSSly. The election of Gen.
Walker two years ago was the re-
suit largely of the most shameless
prostitution of thc franchise, and
his friends have no hone in this
campaign of his election by an
honest vote of the people. That
he and his friends expect to sue
coed is graNely doubtful, but if
they do cherish such a hope it is
based alone on the idea of pur-
chased votes. In the face Of the
acknowledged diSailcction in every
county and almost every precinct
in the district his candidacy at
first glance seemed too absurd TO
he considered seriously. When il
was finally known that he had
promised TO enter the race men
said 1t was only that he might
contest the seat of his competitor.
after the manner of the EpcS.
Thorpe contest and take his chan
ccs. This is probably now his lix.
ed intention, but it is likely that
his defeat will be too decisive to
make the course practicable even
before a Republican Committee.
Gen. Walkers Congressional
record is not II brilliant one. lie
Is big man ont here in the South
west and especially in certain
neighborhoodS in Wy.hc and pu-
laslii, but down in Washington he
didn't ovcrshadow things to any
remarkable extent, and other oh.
.lectS could he seen in his immcdi.
ate ncighborhood. This is no re
lection on his intelligence or zeal.
1t is just mOurnful fact which we
all dcplorc. There were so many
others there, all of them more or
less prominent, that the General
Just became one of tic herd. and
when he beloved anathemas
against the institutions and people
OF his native State, his antics only
attracted mild-epcd wonder. that
a virginian could be found who
would foul the home nest. We
shall say nothing unkind of Gen.
Walker, we admire him for many
excellent qualities. not including
ms remarkable political versatility
but when from time to time if he.
comes necessary to say things per
tlnent to the canvass, we shall
doubtless say them.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

Let us rcvcrcntly thank God
that He moved old Joe Wheeler
to 90 into the army as the repre-
sentative of class, and that the
chances of war gave him an oppor-
tunity TO show what Confederate
soldiers can do in defence OF our
common country.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
A Family of CrImInoI.

Three men and two women of the
same family were admitted to the
Frankfort, Ky) penitentiary one day
'ecently. The men were habitual
criminals, one having served three
previous terms and the others two
terms eacL
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
Farmcrs Are ClubabIe.

There are 300 farmers clubs in Mich
gan, with total membership of TO-
700. and they are being urged to look
sharply after the nominations for the
state Legislature at the next election,
Ind 10 see thae they go to men VINO
~ill care for the farmers interests.
It is proposed to have club in every
.Ownshin
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

In the division of the Spoils in the
Nebraska Fusion Convention the
other day. y Populist heads the
ticket for Governor, then comes a
silver Republican, then more Pop.
ullSts and, finally Il Democrat ap
pears III the list for Attorney Gen
cral. 1t doesn't appear whether
tins was all the Democrats expect.
ed, or simply all that the Pops
didn't want. Perhaps they didn't
have IA lawyer in the party.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

MIR. Mckinley has done many
things we'll during the brief period
OF war. but the most conspicuous
evidence Of horse sense he has
displayed was gwen IN his positive
refusal to demand the recognition
of the So.called government of Gu
ba. In this, like his predecessor
he was unmovcd by public clamor,
and Scrcncly oblivious to the most
remarkable craze that has ever
swept over this country.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

Entered ut the Tazcwcll (Va.l postof
flee rs second class matter.
The Press., 1898-08-04
Keane,a onartar Cirar.

Tom Keene was a good story teller.
''For ten years, " so went one Of his
tales, "I bought all my theatrical cos
tunes from one dealer, and as during
much of that time was playing many
new parts in the old California theater
stock company Of San Francisco my
trade was matter Of considerable i'm
portance. When I was about to leave
the slope and come east, went to make
d final order and bid my costumer good
by. I'm very sorry you're going, he
said. Here, Jakel' calling to clerk.
Run out and get Mr.. Keene good
quarter of dollar cigar.
As Jake started my costumer whis-
pered behind his hand, Two for quar-
ter, Jake; two for quarter. ~
The Press., 1898-08-04
RenelinR Charncter,

Dribbler-In my opinion, man who
writes an illegible hand does it because
he thinks people are willing to puzzle
over it. In other words, he is chunk
of conceit
Scribbler-Not always Sometimes a
man writes illegibly not because he is
conceited, but because he is modest.
Dribbler-Modest? What about?
Soribbler--About his spelling. New
York Weekly.
The Press., 1898-08-04
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items OF local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years agO.l


August 2, 1868.
The Springs House is pretty nearly
filed with guests at present, and presents
some of the appearances of the tradi-
tiOnal olden time. Many of the citizens
of our neighboring towns are passing the
cheated term" in our beautiful valley, in
preference to seeking the doubtful CON-
forts Of the fashionable seaside resorts.
The weather on Wednesday was quite
unfavorable for large attendance at the
ordination and installation of Rev. N. ii.
Bell, a recent graduate Of Bangor Semi
nary, Maine as pastor of the Congrega-
tional church and society at Stafford
Springs. Nevertheless the occasion drew
out a large concourse of people. The
council assembled in the church at 10 q.
M, and organized by the choice of Rev.
A. Marsh of Tolland as moderator, and
Rev. VIM. ]. Jennings, of North Coven-
try, scribe. The council was composed
Of the following pastors and delegates :
Tolland, Rev. A. Marsh, o. K. Isham /;
West Stafford, Rev. /. Pettibone, Dea. O.
Dimmick East Stafford, Rev Charles
Hyde; Union, Rev. s. l. Curtis, Dea. NJ.
Kinney Wilmington, Rev. s. Howe, Fl.
Eldridge; Avon, Rev. G.. Curtis, s. G.
Woodford; Ellington, D. A. Peck; Rock
Vile, ID church, A. G. Crosby; Stafford
Vile, s. N. Chandler; Monson, Dea. A.
W. Porter; North Coventry, Rev. w. J.
Jennings and H. Kingsbury; also Rev.
w. FL. Moore and Rev. ]. L. Jenkins.
ToLLAND.-E. H. Preston and r. J.
Finley found, few evenings since, in
Underwood's pond in that town, a set OF
burglars tools, supposed to have been
thrown here by thieves who attempted to
rob the Tolland County National Bank
last October.
The following are the newly elected Of
f1cers of the l. o. of G. T. of Tolland
Lodge: Charles Underwood, w. G. t.,
Mrs. J. Webster, w. v. t.; E. Wilton,
w. s.; Mrs. s. Eaton, w. F. s.; Charles
Grant, w. t.; Rev. H. I'll. Arnold, chap
lain; Gilbert Babcock, marshal; Will
liam w. Williams, G. Wilton, R. J. Fin
ley, Miss Hattie Eaton and John Fuller
representatives to grand lodge.
The Press., 1898-08-04
Muslin Underwear,
Another Great Opportunity.

Thirty dozen fine Muslin
Gowns, Skirts and Drawers,
from the Bankrupt Stock of
Messrs. B. Steinberg & Co.,
that for some reason or anoth-
er has been delayed in ship
ment, have now arrived, and
will be placed on the count
ers for sale to-day.
They are "Perfect Design"
make, and are really beautiful
garments in every particular,
worth in the usual way SIPS
and $I.5o to the garment.
We can place them all on sale
at 9Sc per garmentl
While they last, women
who appreciate superior MAX
ing, fine materials and beauti-
full trimmings in muslin un-
derwear have another great
opportunity.
The Press., 1898-08-04

Cyclists in rural France are we'll ca
tered for in delightful little countrified
cafes, with open air tables often set in
an arbor of evergreens. A franc and
half or two will get you perfection OF
an omelet, plate of stewed wild rab-
bit, soft cheese, wine and black coffee,
and for an extra sous or SO the wait
ress, if the wheelman is ungallant
enough to let her do it, will initiate his
tires, the merest ''marchand de wins"
being nowadays the proud -possessor OF
q standard nnmn. n.=Caterer.
The Press., 1898-08-04
BEST II I-2c. PERCALES
Sc THE YD!

Saturday, during the severe
thunderstorm, was the first
let-up to the steady three
days great streams of human
ity flowing to the counters.
We are going to continue
the excitement by placing up
on the counters fresh supply
from our regular 1oc. stock
this morning. Now, we are
ready again.
The Press., 1898-08-04

BUCKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best
salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores
ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains, ccrns, and al
skin eruptions, and positively cures piles,
OF no pay required. Guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c. per box. Sold by e. X. Taft.
The Press., 1898-08-04
Big Wrapper Offering.

Women's wrappers made
very stylishly of the best sum-
mer percales, light and dark
patterns-not to be duplicated
elsewhere at less than ST. a
garment-here 60 cents +!
We have every woman's
size.
The Press., 1898-08-04
A Pleasant CHANGE.

Softleigh-- must excuse me,
Miss Cutting. I'm not quite myself to-
night.
Miss Cutting-How delightful, how
delightful Introduce me to the other
fellow, will you?-Chicago News.
The Press., 1898-08-04
YOU LOSE MONEY if '.

YOU LOSE MONEY If you
purchase a Carriage, Concord,
Business Wagon, Surrey or light
vehicle of any description before
you examine my stock. There
is no one who carries as large a
stock that will give as low prices.
The work is made to my order,
and, whether you wish a low or
high priced job. you will find it
as represented. l have a better
assortment than ever, and at
lower prices. Particular atten-
ton given to REPAIRING, also
HORSE -ISHoE1NG
by experienced wOrkmen.
The Press., 1898-08-04
Crash Skirts 2oc each.

Best yet. Best made, fuller,
best hanging. We have
enough to last the week out,
perhaps, but wouldn't advise
putting off the coming.
The Press., 1898-08-04
A Doubtful Recommendation.

Buyer-Is this dog atfectionateP
Dealer-I should say sol have sold
him four times, and every time he's
come right back to me.-Fliegende
Blatter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
PERSONALS.

Miss Nellie Austin is in the city, visit
ing relatives and friends.
Mr.. Ruffin Roles, who is still quite
sick, was better yesterday
Miss Mary Knight is in the city visit
ing relatives and friends
Mr.. Geo. III. Wainwright, of Wilson
is visiting friends in Raleigh.
DR.. Norwood Carroll leaves to-day foi
Fayetteville to attend the Dental Asso
ton. He will return on Friday.
Mrs. w. III. s. Burgwyn. who was
hire yesterday to attend the Memorial cX
ercises, returned home last night.
Mrs. w. V. Williams and children, OF
Goldsboro, are in the city, visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Utley, on
North Salisbury street.
Mrs. A. NJ. McPheeters returned home
Yesterday after a months visit to her
daughter, Mrs. $. NJ. 1nman, Ut the
Waldorf Astoria, New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Inman sailed yesterday
from New York for Bremen, Germany,
on the steamer kaiser Welhelm de
Crosse" which is one of the largest
steamers in the world.
DIR. w. H. Brooks, of Greensboro, who
is visiting in Raleigh, made the highest
average ever made in the State before
the State Board of Medical Examiners
ut the session in Charlotte last week.
Among those present at Memorial cX-
erciSes yesterday was Mr.. j. L. Brough-
ton. OF Garner, who served under Gen.
Clingman during three years of the war.
"He was an excellent man." said Mr.
Broughton.
Mr.. T. n Richardson, who has been
in Montgomery, Ala, all the summer in
tie cotton business, has returned home.
His friends, particularly his army com
rades. were glad to welcome him in time
to take part in Memorial day celebra-
ton yesterday.
Mr.. Walter Barrow, Of Salem. has
moved with his family to Raleigh, and
they are living at 507 North Wilmington
street. Mr.. Barrow is contractor
The activity OF building in Raleigh has
drawn many first class contractors t.
Raleigh this year.
Mrs. Thos J. Jarvis, of Raleigh, is
here to attend the meeting of the Daugli-
tiers of Rebecca, the wonan's branch ~
Odd Fellowship. During this session
of the Grand Lodge, the Daughters Oh
Rebecca will be organized as n State or
der. Mrs. Jarvis is at the head Of the
Rebecca lodge in Greenville, and repre-
sents that lodge in the meeting here.
Col. w. A. Bobbitt. of Oxford, is one
of the leading Odd Fellows in attendance
upon the Grand Lodge He has held
every. position of honor, including that
of Grand Representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lodge and is popular with Odd
Fellows. Col Bohbitt is the senior col
onel of the State Guard. and his friends
urged his appointment as colonel of the
Second regiment. He early notified the
Governor that his services were at the
service of the State, and like true
soldier was ready if called to go to the
front. If the Governor had not decided
to appoint an ex-Confederate. Col Bob
bits long and honorable service would
have doubtless obtained for him the ap
pointment. Six of the companies in his
regiment volunteered and the others that
had retired. are ready to reorganize to
take ND arms to free Cuba.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
MILLIoNs GIYEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land which
is not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors OF
Or. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs and Colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thou
sands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat. Chest and Lungs are surely
cured by it. Call on any Druggist, and
get trial bottle free, regular size so
cts and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed,
or price refunded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
A CLEVER TRICK.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Veal,
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles
We mean he can cure himself right away
by taking Electric Bitters. This medi
cine tones up the whole system, acts ms
stimulant to Liver and Kidneys, is i
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cure,
Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells
Sleeplessness and Melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative, anf
restores the system to it's natural vigor
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only SOC a bottle al
any Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
CHINA TEA
+=AND-+
Tea Trade!
Extract from Consular Report
of the u. S. Consul Bed
loe at Amo, China.
BEWARE OF GREEN TEA.

1T is an abomination and a fraud. In
the first place it is the unripe leaf, and
bears the same relation to the real ar
ticle, that the green does to the ripe
peach. The green tea of commerce de-
rives its rare color from being cured or
rather killed, in dirty copper pans, from
being mixed with roots and shrubs,
from being stained with indigo, and
chrome yellow from being colored with
verdigris, grass juice or chlorophyl
Every green dye known to commerce
has been used to produce that much adj
mired, but death dealing color, except
pehaps Paris green. AS soon as the
use of that poisonous substance will
give a profit of cent pound, no
doubt it will be literally used by the mer-
cenary Monaghan merchants, and the
much more mercenry cultured European
tea trade"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11

where, and at the prices, why not have
two or three?
Our White China Silk Para
soils .................. use
Novelties in Changeable Silk Para
sols-all colors NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9Sc
Changeable all-silk Taffetas Coaching
Porasols, 22-inch, with pretty twisted
natural stick and tassel. .........1.5 30
Solid Color China Silk Parasols-Dres-
den Handles--C olors, Green, Navy, Red,
White and Purple. Observation-Disclosures 200
White China Silk Parasols trimmed
with Pink, Navy, Light Blue, No. 2, Sat
in Ribbon, very stylish. ...........3.25
Plaid Taffeta Silk Parasols-all colors
$50 and 4.I3
Chldren's Parasols of pretty figured
material at % cents.
Childrcn's Parasos. White, Pink,
Light Blue and Red Silk, at rs cents.
GREAT VALUES IN LADIES SUM
NII1R UNDERNEATH.
Although they're little-priced, there's
been nothing sighted in the finishing of
these undergarments-no skimping in
The cutting. The same attention has
been given these as is necessary in
higher priced wear
All-silk Vests, very fancy colors-
Cream, White, Light Blue, Black, Pink
md HeliotrOpe .................. Toe
Novelties n all-silk Vests-colors
Black, Hcliotropc, Light Blue, Pink and
Cream ........... .JOc
elsie Thread Vests-short sleeves. 19c
Bleached Vests with and without
;leeves-Lisle and Cotton. ........2 5c
Extra quality Bleached Vests-tape
lround neck. Toe
Novelties in Pink and Blue Plaid
Vests: also white trimmed with blue 15c
White Vests V-neck. with Pink and
8lue-tapc around neck. ........ 1215c
Beached Vest with tape around neck
&c
Unbleached Vest .............. nc
Also complete line OF Misses and Chill
lren's and Babies Gauze Vcsts-short
and long sleeves.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina: Fair; warmer in
eastern portion.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to O'clock tonight: Fair.
Local data for Raleigh: Maximum
temperature, 76; minimum temperature,
46; mean, 81; rainfall, O..
The following table gives the data at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
CORNER STONE LAYING.

To-day at 5 o'clock the corner stone
of the new auditorium building of the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind School will be
laid by the Odd Fellows. The Grafton
will be delivered by w. J. Peele, ESD,
of this city. Governor Russell will be
present and will introduce Mr.. Peele.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
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WAR! WAR!
How is War EAecting Business?

Manufacturers CommissiOn Merchants and J0bberS
are demoraized Selling their Spring and Summer Stocks
out at less than Fifty Cents the dollar and as usual we
are buying on the breaks.
pieces Fine Organizes, Fine Printed Dmities in woven
Stripes Fine Canvas Cloths in solid fancy and lace stripe
Lawns that retail at 10, and 5c--all go Ill at one
grand sweep SC
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11

EVERYTHING IN WHITE FOR SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Special Prices to Schools
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11


Black Satins. No greater value any
where.
Ribbons from the factory-MOire-Taf
feta, Iaffeta and Satin Ribbons, all
widths, best qualities and lowest prices
in the State.
NEW THINGS
In Leather Chatelaine Bags and POck-
ct-bOOks.
NEW THINGS
I'm Ladies' Chocolate and Black Kid
OXfords $3.50, worth $500.
NEW THINGS
In Youths Tan Balls, $3.50, worth 50.
NEW THINGS
In Mems Chocolate and Black Wei
Kid Balls, $500, worth $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11

NEW THINGS
In Checked Waist Silks Soc yard.
NEW THINGS
In Fringed Scarfs, Puffs, Bows, Spring
Ties, etc: 25c to soc.
NEW THINGS
In hlaStic Leather Belts, Black and
Tan, 25c.
Metal Belts in Silver and Gold and
Oxidized Silver, Jewel Mounted, 25c
soc and np.
NEW THINGS
In Corded and Figured Piques, 40c
values. 23jc.
NEW THINGS
In Black Dress Goods. Black Silks
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11
ST. TIMOTHY GUILD.

There will be n meeting of the Guild OF
st. Timothy on Thursday afternoon ri
6 O'Clock at the residence of Mrs. Annie
NJ. Parker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11

Synopsis of the Weather.-The barome
ter is high in the northwest and southeast
and low in the upper Lake region.
Small amounts of rain have fallen at
various places between the Gulf and mp
per Lake region. Among the largest
amounts are o at Galveston, p ut De-
troit, and ~ at Cincinnati.
The weather is generally clear. except
in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and
Lake region.
No material change in the temperature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-11

You never saw a store anywhere where they trimmed
prettier more stylish hats than at JONES-more than
half of the Raleigh ladies say So
Did you see that big box the express brought us yes
terday 1t filled the biggest wagon they have 1t was
tul of Millinery, pretty things, too.
You ought to come in every day. we are always get
ting something We have the reputation of being the
biggest and best Millinery House in the State. We can't
deny it, and we are glad we can't.
But don't you need one or two more pretty hats If
you do come this week and tell about it, let show
you some of the late ideas.
More depends the becomingness of hat than some
think II hat IS not becoming you won't like it, that is
why we SO particular about all hats If you don't
like it we don't and you must have that you do like
Did you ever see place where they trimmed prettier
hats than here And our prices do you think they could
Ibe matched anywhere?
WEDNESDAY we will have a lot of new Rugs picture
Of the battlesnip Maine in Them s. o. Should be
$3.50, but no natter they go at S. 30