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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
Hecsh e. Apfelbaum,

We are informed that Mr.. c. w.
Anderson, of Graham, representing
the merchant tailor firm of Hecsb
& Apfelbaum, of Keystone, W. Va -,
will be in town the first PAL of
August with sample line of fall
and winter goods. This tailoring
firm is doing business in the Poca-
hontas coal fields for the last three
years, and doing n first-class bust
ness. They obtain the best class of
people of said field. Should you be
in need of of nice suit of clothes
preserve your order for Mr.. Amber
son, he being a citizen of our state,
and a gentlemen of honor and abil-
ty, deserves to be patronized.
See their new ad.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
Mrs. Geo. Crabtree and daughter

Mrs. Geo. Crsbtree and daughter
Miss Matte, were in town yester-
day.
Bargain on Box Paper TO close
out, before buying new stock, all
go at 10c, worth from 10 to 40c
Jacksons.
PrOfs. HOuskeeper and Ramey,
of Tazewell College left yesterday
afternoon for a trip TO Eastern
towns in the interest of Tazewell
College.
Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Elswick,
Paint Lick, are greatly bereaved
in the death of their 9 year old
daughter, Lavie, which occurred
last Sunday morning.
A. j. May Jr. lost two, probably
more, sheep this morning valued
at 50 apiece, by worthless dogs.
One of the dogs was killed. Ten
dollars is ten timesmore than every
old cur dog in the county is worth.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
July26-4t.
SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT

IN THE TOWN OF GRAHAM, VIRGINIA.
BY virtue of Deed of Trust executed
on the 9th day of August, 1895 by Allen
Saunders and Julie Saunders, his wife,
and Jas. Firth to NJ. T. Default. Trus-
tee, which is recorded in the Clerks Of
flee of the County Court of Tazewell
county. Va, in Deed Book 3S page 1913
which Trust Deed was given to secure
the Holst~n National Building and
Loan Association in certain monies
therein set forth.
And by virtue of an order of the Coun-
ty Court OF Tazewell County, Va sub
stituting me as Trustee in the place of
the said NJ, Il. DEFAULT, Trustee. who
resigned as such in the before mention
ed Trust Deed.
And the Holston National and Build
ing and Loan Association, having di-
rected ne so to do, l will on the 10th
day of September, 1899, ia the town Of
Grahar,-Va., at IL o'clock a. M, pro-
coed to sell at public out cry. to the
highest bidder, the real estate set out
In said Trust Deed, and being the house
and lot known as the Allen Sanders
residence. The sale will be upon the
premises, and will be for cash. Amount
then due to said association. S5OS. 81.
j. w. HICKS,
July2O-4t Substituted Trustee.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
SALE OF HOUSE and LOT
IN THE TOWN OF GRAHAM, VIRGINIA

~ AAE AO"N vi thAAAm, fAhoA'AA-
BY virtue of Deed of Trustexecuted
on the 18th day of February, 1892, by
Joseph +. Kennedy and Sarah Jane
Kennedy, his wife. to Bird NJ. Robin
son, trustee. which is recorded in the
Clerks office of the County Court of
Tazewell county, Va, in Deed Book 80,
on page $50. which Trust Deed was Civ
en- to secure the Holston National Build
ing and Loan Association in certain
monies therein set forth.
And by virtue OF an order of the
County Court of Tazewell county, Va.
substituting me as Trustee, in the place
of the said Bird NJ. Robinson, Trustee.
who resigned rs such, in the before
mentioned Trust Deed
And the Holston National Building
and Loan Association having directed
me so TO do. l will on the
10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1899
in the eastern portion Of the Town OF
Graham, Va, at 10 o'clock, M, pro
coed to sell at public cutlery to the
highest bidder, he real estate set out in
said Trust Deed and known as the
Joseph f. Kennedy property. The sale
will be made on the premises, and will
be sold for CASH. Amount then due
to said Association, $542.1O.
j. w. HICKS,
July26-4t. Substituted Trustee.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
Ebenezer S. Howard

This well known citizen of Tazewell
died at his home near town last Mou-
day, the oath. Nal Howard was born
in New York on June 5, 1921, and was
therefore. in the 10th year of his age.
lie came to Tazewell from the State of
massachusetts. in 1850. and had lived
in this community, therefore, nearly so
years. In the Spring of 1852, he was
united in marriage to Miss Susan r.
Witten, daughter of the late Col. j. w.
Nj. Witten, and sister, therefore to the
large family of prominent and we'll
known sons and daughters of Col. Wit
ten, who are now citizens of this ooun-
ty, and lady of many noble traits of
character. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard were
childless, but reared from babyhood, al
most daughter of Hon Jas. r. Witten
who became the wife of Mr.. T. E. George
the present County Court Clerk, and
upon whom they lavished their affec-
ton, and who, all through the years
bestowed daughters love and care in
return.
MaJ, howard, though OF northern
birth and education, was exclusively
Southern in feeling and sympathy, and
did not hesitate to express his political
convictions when ever opportunity of
fered. man of intel igence aud more
or less extensive reading, he conyersed
entertainingly on almost any subject
lie was courtiy and digniied in manner
and cheerful and hopeful to the end
The last time he was in town he spoke
to this writer of his faith in the good
ness and mercy of the Creator, anc
his fearlessnsss at the approach of dealt
For years he had been communicate
OF the Episcopal church. Rev. j. s
French conducted the funeral exercise.
last Tuesday a. the old home, whe re tn,
body was laid to rest.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
Free Pills.

Send your address II. 4. Buck
len u Co., Chicago, and get free
sample of DIR. Kings New Life
Pills A trial will convince YOU of
their merits. These pills are easy in
action and are particularly effective
in the cure of Constipation and Sick
Headache. For Malaria and liver
troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed to
be perfectly free from eveiy delcter-
ious substance and to be purely reg
etable They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tone to the
stomach and bowels greatly invigo
rate the sy stem. Regular size 25c.
per box. Sold by Jno. K. Jackson,
Druggist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made
and that too by lady of this country
Disease fastel.ed its clutches upon her
and for several years she withstoOd its
severest tests. but her vital organs were
undermined and Ce&th seemed imminent
For three months he coughed incesently-
and could not sleep. She finally discov
us bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, and was so much re-
lieved on taking the first dose, that she
slept all night; and with two bottles, has
been absolutely cured. Her name Is Mrs.
Luther LutZ." Thus writes w. e.. Ham,
nick Il Co, of Shelby, n. G.. Trial bottels
free at John K. Jackson's Drug Store
Regular size soc and Sl.OO. Every ottl
guaranteed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
At Hunters Alum Springs.

Misses Joie Britain, Jessie and
Jean Graham, Nettie Witten and
Alice Alexander. Mrs. Il. Britain
and Mrs. Jane SPOTS. Messrs.
D. II. Smith, Cas-. Alexander, Us.
Gillespie and jeff GillIspie, left
this week for few days sojourn at
the Springs.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
OF THE BANK or GRAHAM.

OF THE BANK or GRAHAM.
There will be called meeting of the
stockholders of the Bank of Graham
held at its banking house in the TOWN
OF Graham, Va, on the 10th day of
August. 1899.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
]. w. Hicks, A. ST. CLAIR.
Secretary, President.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
Services at the Baptist Church.

There will be services at the Bap-
tist church Sunday morning and
night by the pastor, Rev. Willis l..
Wayts. Morning subject: A mat
ter of Great Importance.
Evening subject: Is the young
man safe? Sunday School $50
Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing at z 80, so all can attend the
meeting at the Presby terian church.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend these services.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
LIBERAL REWARD.

About July 18th / lost between North
Tazeweil and Clinch Mountain told road)
a gold watch with curious chased silver
fob chain. Return to Chnch Valley
News office. II. M. SMYTHE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
Coming at Once.

MIR. G. +. Hodges, of Bristol, who has
a contract to work in Williams Photo.
gallery, will be here next Monday or
Tuesday. Put in your orders early.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
LOCAL m ENTION |
Condensed News Gath
cred in and around
Tazewen.

Get your Fruit Jars from SPOTS
Brothers.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G.. HARRISON
are Spending their honeymoon in
Europe.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28

DOdd & Co. have q fine assert
ment of fishing tackle, including
rods, lines, hooks, etc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28

DOdd & Co. have a fine line of
glassware. You can GIT six nice
glasses for 10c.
Six nice glasses for 10 cents at
Dodd & CO's.Is that cheap enoughg
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28

MasOn's Fruit Jars at Dodd 4
Co.'S.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28

We beg to inform you that we are ready for
the fall business, having a line of 5000 sam
pies, containing all styles imaginable for
gentlcmens wear
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-07-28
TALK IS CHEAP.

1t is easy to talk,
We all like to talk.
1t is harder to do,
We don't all like to do.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29

have the pariors and reception rooms
on tbo second floor. This is the Gus
tom In most on the towns OF Porto Rico
The rich people u San Juan all live In
the second stories OF their houses. the
lower floors being given up 10 the poor
out In the country the houses " the
richest farmers have Htorehouscs. gran
aries or stables beneath them. and
you have to 40 up long steps to get to
the front door.
The average country house has no
glass In its windows. but only shutters,
which open and close. IL Us built with
a large living room In the ccnter and
bed rooms opening into this on each
side. There IL often n wing containing
u kitchen with water closet adjoining
IT, Hnth rooms are almost unknown
and the sanitary conditions Of even the
best houses are bad.
The furniture ~ commonly Of bent.
wood the chairs being arranged stif1y
about the table There ~ often "a wick
or sofa and some rocking chairs. but
mo- attempts are made at ornamental
tion In the way Of coy hooks or OF
wall decoration.
The bed rooms are fitted out with
iron beds covered either with cauvaH
or with wire springs upon which thin
comforts are spread Tor mattresses The
mattresses are usually not long enough
10 allow your whole body 10 lle on them
without touching the wires In my
hotel here In san Juan the springs
| either scratch the flesh OF my heels. or.
N I protect my heels my shoulder
have 10 suffor by the sharp wires be.
tween the mattress and the pillow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29

past mirror drapcd with two Amerl-
can flags. to the second floor. This Ia
the living part OF the palace. Turning
To the left. you nrat enter the reception
room,which Is as large "a the ordinary
parlor. and thence pass on into the
drawing room, which " about nfty feet
long, twenty-five feet wide and tWcn-
~ feet high. II Is fioorcd with white
and black mBrble. lta walls are frca-
coed In lilac and gilt. and the room II
almost covered with large mirrors.
The drawing room, like the rest OF
the palace. Is furnished just as IL was
when the spanish left H. Uncle sam
bought tho furniture. including the
plano. the billiard table ana the car
ringe and horses, which our governor
general drives The palace. In fact,
looks more like Spanish dwelling
house than an American one. The
chairs are OF Austrian brentwood, and
they are arranged about marble tables
In spanish style. Upon some OF the
painted In oils. and na you 10 out OF the
drawing room into the music room you
pass bronze statues u spanish knights
In armor on pedeatals OF black marble.
1 particularly examined the plano, IL
was made In barcelona. and 1t II said
that II originally cost $1,000.
Beyond the music room Is the billiard
room. where the Spanish officials crack
ed the ivory balls which our officials
crack now. The room has windows
looking out upon the palace gardens.
the bay and MORO cnstlc From II
you can sec the Casa Blanca, another
government building, which stands up
on the foundations OF II house In which
Ponce de Leon lived several hundred
years ago. The palace itself was be-
gun In the sixteenth century, although
II was not finished until isis.
now THE PORTO RICANs LIVE.
IL seems strange To- Americans TO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29

twist Of her ivory wrist. You can see
that the better class OF Porto McanA
are very patriotic. They are Glad they
are Americans. and Will be good ciu-
gems.
LET OUR SUMMER GIRLS BEWARE
As looked at these pretty Porto
Rican girls { thought Of the sensation
they would create among our young
mon when they visit the fashionable
watering places OF the United States.
They Will be formidable rivals of the
American summer kris, Heretofore
many OF them have taken their outings
In Europe. but now they are talking OF
coming 10 the United States. They are
taking lessons In English, ana already
several Of them have found husbands
among our army officers, / understand
that they like Yankee beauN better than
Porto Ricans, and that they Will prefer
American husbands because American
wives have more freedom and better
times.
speaking OF customs. our young men
will lANe q great advantage over the
spanlfU boaux. According to the ctl-
quetttof spain which prevails IN Porto
Rico, young man cannot engage In
conversation with his sweetheart upon
the street. He dare not call upon her
expecting 10 ind her alone, and In case
there In another man paying attention
TO her he IN not supposed to Interfere,
The Americans will not regard the rules
of Spanish etiquette, and at present the
chances seem 10 be all In their favor,
SOCIAL LIFE IN SAN JUAN.
I was surprised TO see 10 many wo-
men at this ball. 1 did not think there
were so many pretty girls on the island,
II IL only at such times We see the bet
ter classes OF Porto Rico women. They
seldom 40 upon the streets. They do
not hang out of the windows or over
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29

most coquetushiy These girls could
teach ua great deal In fan language.
They carry beautiful fans. Some are
made 81 sandalwood. some Of ivory.
and many are covered with nne lace
and Fauzc. beautifully embroidered and
painted. The fans hero an come from
spain, and they nrc exceedingly cheap.
You can buy Tor So a fan which IN New
York would cost t25. and there are
many i2i fans being used by this crowd
In the hall. over there on the opposite
side OF the room II one which seems 10
have been made for the occasion, and
which, j venture, never saw Spain. II
IL a dainty little thing. and a. welded
by one OF tho prcttlcat Of the Porto
Ricnn bellies. II u OF silk IN the c0lors
OF the American finE, 70 made that the
red. white and blue flashes out az every
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29
INSTRUMENTATION nnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnn nnn,nnnnnh

Manila. June % How far Is II 10
Manila, and how long does Il take 10
get thcrc2 The only way to get here
from our Pacific States IL at present by
a route as direct and tedious as the
road around Robin Hoods barn. This
IN because we have no direct line 20
Manila. a fact not TO our credit. Under
existing arrangements flvc weeks
usually more than that. are required
TO go from san Francisco TO the Phil.
ipplnes.
The route Of the regular steamers f.
from Frisco TO Hongkong. The steam
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29

From Yokohama the steamer calls
Houthward und westward along the
Aslntlc coast 10 Hungkoug. stopping on
her way from " TO q hour. each at
the Japanese ports OF kobo and Maya
tak. and also Htcaming up the mouth
" the fung.tse-kiang river aH close to
Shanghai rs the depth OF water will
permit Thence the traveller journeys
on HuuthweHtward $40 miles more to
hongltong. The trip II "a picturesque
and interesting as possible " one IL a
mere tourist. iourneylnE Tor pleasure.
But Just now half the travellers are
American business men. and consld /.
cradle portion " them are on the
way to Manila. They are taking goods
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29
ENPERrs WITH THE FAN.

Notlcc how they use their fans. Every
gH has one. and she keeps II always
y motion. She fans herself three times
.hd ,hen with twist OF the wrist
arrows the folds OF the fan together.
Ahp,her twist and Il IL open In the op-
Fs'ie way and she IL tanning herself
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29

era touch at Honolulu as the first stop
ping place. That Is 1850 miles from
Frisco. Then your ship turns north
ward again. bound for Yokohama,
From Honolulu to Yokohama Ia $40
miles. Every day after leaving san
Francisco you set your watch back 20
minutCs'a day. When the one hundred
and eightle,h meridian is reached.
about four days west OF Honolulu. you
drop "a whole day out OF the calendar
Thus, N when you come TO meridian
$50 u should be Saturday, You viii
call the next day Monday. You got no
sunday that week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29
THE WHITE HOUSE or San JUAN.

Il might pay Uncle sam to allow our
governor general at Porto Rico a sum
for entertaining, II would do much
to teach the Porto itlcana American
ways and TO bring them into accord
with ~. Gene M Henry ala not en-
tcrtain much during his stay, but this
was probably because his wife was not
very we'll.
The government palace IL well adapt
ed 20 receptions. II Re, you know, the
home OF the captain general. which
came into our hands through the war.
It IL an Immense building OF two stories.
having. I Judge. at least two score
rooms a number Of these are now
devoted TO offices. but there II left al
most as much room 90 IN the white
House. and Gen. Davis has several
magnificent parlors.
Entering tho palace. you go IN be-
tween two of our soldiers ana walk up
wide staircase. by "a stack Of rifles,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29

girls do. and In short they are very
exclusive. II " only a few % them that
70 out to walk In the plaza when the
military bands play. and you might be
for months In Porto Rico and not know
that II had a -four hundred"
believe the better-cinss Porto Ricans
are very friendly toward the Amcrl-
cans. This feeling has been materially
hpttered by the conduct ~ some of our
army officials. and especially by Cen.
Fred Grant and his wife. Mrs. Grant ia
accustomed to entertaining. and during
her stay here she gave receptions aud
dinners every week To her receptions
the Porto Ricans were Glad 10 come,
and here they mot the wives of the Ofli-
GERS OF our army ana navy and the pni-
GERS themselves Other Americans who
were In San Juan were invited. and In
this way pleasant relations have been
established.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29
PRETTY GIRLS BY THE ACRE.
Al, About the Beauties Of Our New Possessions in the West
Indies

rhe Bellies Porto Rico-Hov They Look Act and Dress
- ,roat Ball at Look at the Governor Gem
orors Palaoe-Porto Rean Houses and Housekeeping
,,or,on's Work Wages-serva Girls at 50 Month
and Housomaids 10 Cents a Day-Tho Porto Ricens
Nyoshervvoman and Her Tub.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29
THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF SAN
JUAN.

Tho Porto Rlcan ladies' are now CO.
operating with the wives 0f the army
and navy officers 20 Improve the cone
dillon Of the poor women of Porto Rico
4 ladies' aid society has boon orgnn-
lied. This society lH non.Foctarian. and
II " supported by voluntary contrlbu-
lions. one of H. chief officers is Mrs.
Col J. u. Hon It's vice president. the
president being the wife OF the Governor
general. n has offices Just outsldo Of
Fort San Chrlstobol. and holds meet.
inrn twice a week. 20 which hundreds
81 the poor women ~ Porto Rico come
Tor aid. II has now about five hundred
work women on ita Hist They are paid
FOR making clothes. which are given
away 20 such Of the poor Hs are unable
20 work. They receive from n 10 30 cents
for making dresses. and are very glad
10 get work nj these wages.
Many NJ the work women are the
widows ~ officers who Loot their lives
during the war. Some Of them can cm-
broldcr beautifully. and the Ladies' AID
society takes orders Tor embroidery and
drawn work. paying these women what
they receive, with the exception % 10
per cent FOR the treasury OF the society.
This drawn work ~ beautiful and cx-
ccedlngly cheap and any ~ our women
who are bcncvolently Inclined might
Ect beautifully embroidered pillow
cases or napkins and table cloths. hand
kcrchlcfs ana other things hy sending
money 20 the Ladies' Aid society Of San
Juan.
The women have already established
a free medical dlapcnnary. They also
riNr many Of the poor people tickets to
the v, NJ. e. A. soup kitchens. whore q
poor man can get a dinner Tor i've
cents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29
rs WORK AND WAGES IN
PORTO RICO.

Speaking of the poorer women. there
N little chance herr Tor girl 60 make
her own living. outside Of school teach
inE or acting as govcrnesH there are no
openings whatever. Women are not
employed lu the stores, Porto Rico has
not up 90 this date female typewriter.
and The work In the postofilcos and tclc-
graph uiilCcs IL done by men. I zee
some women IN the drcHsmaklng shops.
The most of them use hand sewing ma
chimes. aud ! am told that they sew
beautifully with the needle. The wages
are such, however that the American
drcHsmnker could not live upon them.
Sewing women who come Into the house
and sew all day from In the morning
until az night are paid 10 cents a day,
Including their breakfast and dinner
You can got fine dresa made for 81 co.
and a lady'a linen night dress. including
the material, tucked at the yoke and
trimmed with lace and Insertion. with
buttons as desired. costs only Is cents.
This represents moro than one days
work Linen II very cheap here. and
the American women who visit Porto
Rico NJ themselves out with linen I'M
derclothea, getting them for about one
third the prices they pay ut home.
All kinds Of servants are very cheap.
especially women servants Maids got
from 81 to $500 a month. and FOR this
sum they VIII do anything. They are
willing 10 work. and never strike. Some
N them nrc white and some culorcd.
Not "a few come from the nciFhboring
island of st. Thomas. Some speak a
little English, and all. a. q rule, are
clean and nice looking. Ordinary asr-
want girls gct from & TO pesos a
month, or from $500 to ft2O. You can
hire a first class cook for from IS 10 81
a month, and such cook will do the
marketing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-29
HOW TO REACH MANILA.

Pacific Route Like Road Round Robin Hoods Barn
The Impressions OF Mrs. connor-Need OF a Direct
Steamship Line Between san francisco and Manila
The Annoynnces OF Delay-Thievory on a LARGE
and Small Sealo-The laps and Chinese