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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
change from the ship Olympia to
the ship of state."

change from the ship Olympia to
the ship Of state."
eyes," said the Admiral, cit
would be q very great change.
am not q politician, l am IL sailor:
my training has been all that way.
am at home on board my ship.
L Iknow my business, or at least,
should know it, and L do not want
to mix up ir the affairs OF the gov
ernment. am perfectly satisfied
to live and die simple sailor, who
tried to do his duty. l am not a
politician. l cannot even make a
speech. wish l could, but l have
to be content. with my lot"
Some one said just then to the
Admiral that his son was reported
to have made o statement to the
effect that his father was dyed
in the wool Republican.
The admiral laughed outright,
an turning around, pointed to a
piece of wood lying on the decl,
some yards away, at the same
time saying:
"My son knows about us much
what my politics are rs that piece
of stick.n
The Admiral would not say q
word about the alleged interference
Of the German Admiral Diedrich
at Manila.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
Gentisns.
lDaisy CLARKE Kendriclr ,

'Da'sy Clarke Kendrick.)
io,aay' while softly on the roof
Inc autumn raindrops beat,
And |, in discontented mood
aazed out upon the street.
saw ragged, barefoot bow
do whistling past my door,
VINO on his coat. with jaunty grace
some faded contains wore.
Inc memory drew aside the shroud
That hid the lifeless Past
Inc city, fading from my view.
beoame woodland vast;
tiny brook went singing by,
upon whose margin grew
full many flow'ret fair and sweet
That matched the sky in huo.
AND in the midst, hand olasping hand.
TWO happy lovers strayed-
va youth went chanting love-tunes old
Unto listening maid.)
Anon they paused, I marked tho youth.
While on tho grass he lay,
oomo bluo-fringed gentinns idly Gull
And weave n & garland gay
$40 fastened some upon his breast
with hands that trembled 30
lilo smiled and caught them in his own
The vowed with cheeks aglow,
That he'd retain her gift for yeara,
Thongh dearth Of sun and showers
would dim the brightness which they
In those glad autumn hours.
The vision faded, and mino eyes
Bcheld tho city street,
And once again upon the roof
l heard tho rain drops beat.
turned and from its hiding place
With careful fingers drew
a dainty casket, wherein lay
a wi,hcrcd wreath of bluo.
Now night has fallen; DER tho way
The lights CLEAN through tho rain
And through binding miat Of tears
l Wow that wreath again.
An, little chnplet, dead for years,
What memories round you DWELL
vi iovc and hope, despair and death,
Your iado | blossoms tell.
You torture mo with thoughts of one
Who died long years ngo-
Who sleeps beside rippling riIl
Where bluo-fringod gentians grow.
Alas! alas sit alono "
And hold his gift tonight,
Ana know that nevermore my Love
VIII greet my yoarning sight.
North Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
Dewey Day.

Yesterday was a greac day in
New York and other place in this
country. Admiral Dewey's arri-
val i'll New York was celebrated in
a manner never before witnessed
or known probably, in our history.
1t looks as though many of our
people are Hero worshippers.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
Democrats sh ould Name Dewey

DemocraCS Sh Ould Name Dewey.
London, Sept 26.-The Daily
Chronicle says: "President McKin-
ley and bis friends will possibly re-
gard tho popular welcome extended
to Admiral Dewey with not little
anxiety, owing to the contrast of
Dewey's success with the founder
ing of Otis.
"lf the Democrats are wise they
will make Dewey their champion.
He would be formidable candidate
for the Presidency.
Seen. Alger had to be dragged
from President Mckinley like an
eyetooth. Will any dental opera
tion induce him to give up the inef.
fectual Otis?'
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
Real Estate Bargains.

We have Several pirces real es-
tate recently p i ciasel b, the Hol-
ston National I'uilding and Loan
Association, which con be bou ht
cheap and on easy terms. Call at
this Office, or on Judge j. H. Stuart.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
PERSONAL.
You Will Find Them Here-Those
YOn Know and Don't Know.

You Will Find Them Here-Those
Yon Know and Don't Know.
MINOR Henry IL on the streets again
nftcr several dnys indisposition,
j. 7. Hopkins mndc business trip to
PocnhOntns this week.
Mrs Ball aud Mrs. dos. s. Gillespie
nre reported ns improving.
Judge S. NJ. u. Coulling returned on
Wednesday, from Buchanan circuit court.
Miss Ollie Bell Moss of Burkes Garden.
is visiting relntiyes and friends at Falls
Mills
j. Nj. Newton, OF Pocahontas, 10 at
tending the knight of Pythias conven-
ton in Roanoke this week.
Rev. Jas. i. Gillespie, who hos been
here several days, left for his homo at
Pembroke Yesterday.
DR.. Thos. T.. Peery and several gen
tcmcn friends from Blueheld, spent eov-
oral days hunting in the community last
week.
II. A. Lynch has been in Richmond
several days this week attending q
meeting Of the State Democratic COM
miitec.
Misses Ethel Watkins and Mamie Til
Ter returned home Wednesday from a
pensnnt visit to Bluefeld and Tip Top,
respectively.
ltevs. Il. f. Jackson, OF Springville,
aud Rev. w. Il. Bailey, of Knob, two of
our most useful county preachers, were
in the city this week.
Jno. p. Gose, Esq, of the firm OF Gose
4 Groseclose, Burkes Garden, was in
town on Monday, as was also DIR. Jas.
Crockett and Il. M. Lawson.
Miss Garden, of Big Stone Gap, who,
with Mrs Vnught is on visit to Mrs.
Vnught's parents, Capt. aud Mrs. JAS.
S. Pecry, was in town on Wednesday.
The many friends OF that excellent
lady, Mrs. DIR. c.. w. Greever, will regret
to know that she is quite sick ut her
home few miles from town. 1t Is
feared tlnt she has typhoid fever.
II w. Pobst and Moses Hankins.
prominent tmerchants here, have returned
from New York where they bought large
bills oi goods Mr.. Pobst's trip was
snddened by the denih OF his father,
which occurred during his absence.
Reuben Harman, OF the firm OF Har-
man Bros. & Peery, left Wednesday for
New York to buy his fall and winter
stock OF goods for his large store at
Kelly. This is strong firm and they
know how to buy goods.u .und the trouble
OF selling is IL small one.
Judge and Mrs. S. G. Graham are re-
ceiving the hearty congratulations OF
their numerous friends here and else
where upon the birth OF fine daughter,
which happy event occurred quite TO-
Gently.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
Grundy, Va, Sept. 10, 80.
DR.. j. d. Pobst, Tazewell, Va.

Dear Sir:-My glasses suited me
so we'll it was a surprised to find
myself benefited so much for have
speut much money travelling to oc-
culist and seems benefited but little
Now 1 am read print at arms length
l am glad to recommend your work
to the public as 1 feel the benefit OF
1t. Truly yours,
j. r. DAVIS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29
Church Dedication

The Methodist church South, at
Bishops, Clear Fork, w., has beer
remodeled and is now q thing oi
beauty, and will be dedicated Sun
day, Oct. 1st, 1899, by Rev. j. T
Frazier. All are cordially invited.
O. E. PAINTER, p. C.
Cove Creek, Va, Sept. 25, 80.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-09-29

Rev. Sampson Yates, OF Elkhorr, n
prominent colored minister, and G. r.
Heath, of Tip Top. called at our Office
on Monday on business. Rev. Yates
preached here last Sunday for Rev. A.
Davis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
This Is Not Idle BoaSt-It,s Truth.

We shall sell the following all day Tues
day and challenge any and all 20 meet the
prices:
Others ask 50 IS for Trimmed Hats that
krouskoff sells for $2,28.
KrouskoH's price 500 for Pattern Hats;
others ask SO
KIouskoff's $40 Hats are the style and
qualities that others could not sell for
less than $40.
Five-inch White Taffeta Ribbon, 21c,
others ask 35c.
The vesta Sailor, that others thought
they were doing wonders marking &c
Krouskoff's price &c.
Jumbo Sailors, the latest white rough
straw, 4Sc, others ask 75c
very swell Sailor Rolled rim. colore5
white crown, Others ask 81, Krouskoff' 5
price 4Sc.
ChLdrens Hats in 80 styles and sbapes
at 25c, others ask soc.
Field Bunches, the 35c kind. 1sc. the lat
est style Flowers for children.
Wreaths at Ice, others ask $50.
Rose Bunches at 14c. others ask s5c.
Daisy punches at lac, others ask DC
Trimmed Leghorn Hats. elegant goods
s2iS, Others ask IS.
Niolets sc, others ask 15c.
Vioets lac, others ask 25c.
shirred Chiffons, all coIors. 4sc otbers
ask 81
Krouskoff's. leaders in millinery -ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS.
General Court to Be Held Thursday
Night at Mr.. j. A. G.. Carson's.

Night at Mr. j. A. q. Carson's.
An adjourned general court Of the Geor-
gia Society of the Colonial Wars will be
held Thursday night at the residence Of
the governor, Mr.. ]. A. G. Carson, on
election of officers for the ensuing year
viii take place. The present officers are
John Avery Gere Carson, governor; An
thony stoddard Byers Of Atlanta, deputy
governor. Hugh Vernon Washington of
Macon lieutenant governor; Join Harris
Kinzie, secretary; Francis Fitch Jones.
treasurer; William Ridgeley Leaken. reg
istrar; Charles Frank Whitner, historian;
William Washington Gordon, Jr.. chancel-
Tor, and Thomas Pinckney Waring. NJ.
D.. surgeon.
Members Of the society from outside
Savannah and the state have signlded
their intention of attending the general
court that is to be held Thursday, and il
is expected that a large proportion OF
the membership viii be present. There
will be no banquet of the society this
year. but it is probable that at the court
an Informal discussion of the purposes
and objects Of the order, the collection
and preservation of documents and relics
relating to the colonial period of the
country's history, will take place. The
present governor Of the society, Mr.. Car
son. takes a strong interest in its we'll
being: il was through his efforts that il
was organized, and the meetings when
he is present are always enthusiastic.
The members in Atlanta Marietta, Ma
con. Hawkinsville. Jacksonville and Albu-
aueruue. y. NJ, have notified the secretary
that they will attend the meeting. and
il is thought that this session Of the gen
eral court will be of more than usual in
terest The members OF the society out
side the state derive their title 10 member
ship from the fact that their ancestral
trees take root in Georgia's soil. These
are among the society's most enthusiastic
nahnrenie
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
FUNERAL OF F. N. LA NOTE.
Remains Were Attended by a Large
Escort.

Escort.
The funeral OF the late Frank NJ. La
Motto took place yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock from 81. Patrick's Church. 1t was
attended by a detachment OF fremen, as
well a large number OF friends the de
ceased had outside OF the fire department.
The sud lenness of Mr.. LaMotte's death
made the funeral a sad one.
Most OF those who attended the funeral
assembled at the house, No EOS Harris
street, west, and from there the procession
moved 10 the church, which was well flll-
ed with friends of the deceased There
was an escort, consisting of Supt. Mcguire
Senior Foreman MOuro, Clerk Nell, TWEEN
ty-ive of the regular hremen and three OF
the hose company. The service was con
Quoted by Rev. Father Quinlan. The mu-
sic was rendered jointly by the choirs o.
the Cathedral and the Sacred Hear
Church. The ''Veni" "Jesu' and Nearer
My God to Thee" were beautifully rem
dered by the chorus. The solo, Il Heard
the Voice of Jesus" was feelngly sung
by Mir. ]. ]. McDonough, Jr.
The remains were attended by Messrs
A ]. Toshach, ]. C. Henderson, D
Schwarz and H. s. Remington, from the
fire department, and Messrs. NJ. ]. Barrett
J. N. Cell E J. Whelan and J. D. Persse
as palibearers. There were many pretty
floral offerings from members of the frs
department. As the procession moved
from the church the tower bell at tht
central station tolled. The remains were
laid peacefully TO rest in the Cathedra
cemetery. At the grave Mrs. ]. F. Bar
bour sang Jesus Savior Of My Soul
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
NO CHANGES ANNOUNCED.
C. & A. and seaboard's President
Had Nothing to Say.

Mr. John Shelton Williams, president
Of the Georgia and Alabama Railroad and
the Seaboard Air Line. was in the city
Yesterday for few hours. He arrived
early in the morning. and left by later
train for his home in Richmond.
1t had been thought the coming Of Mr..
Williams would be the means Of relief
to the railroad men whose positions hang
upon whatever he may decide in the mat
ter of consolidating the Georgia and Ala
bama and the Florida Central and PENN
sular.
For some time the employees of the two
lines have been concerned to know what
will be done In the reorganization OF their
working forces. They want to know the
best OF the worst, and the sooner they
can have their uncertainty relieved the
better satisfied they will be- 1t was said
yesterday that nothing had been accom-
plished by the conference Of the officials,
and that 1t will not be before another
trip of the president to Savannah that the
changes known to be coming can be an
uounced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
SEIZED THE CASH REGISTER.
A Negroes Bold Attempt at Robbery
a. knights Pharmacy.

SIN Small g. ertlti=d 20 ire blue ri55on
for zudzcl1us hoidness in the thieving
Hne. Small was hanging around Kniznts
pharmacy. at Oglethope avenue ard
Drsy.or street. about 10 o'c-ock last nig H.
waen shsr.r Roman came along and saw
him. The s1eria pos 81 Mr. ". T. KING 4
that small was a bad customer 70 have
around
The sheri1 rad hardly turned ire corner
before Small projected TO put his plan
into eFecL He first entered the drug store
and pretended that he wanted 10 make
some purchase ard then Wa4ked out
few moments later Sir knight who was
10 the rear Of the store. 50 - Small enter
from t1e side door ieading from the stair
way 70 the Offices Of Drs. Harris and " ar
ing. on the second fooT. He mad heated the
cash register % his former visit to the
store. catering from the side door put
him IN the rear % the cCunter and ia q
few feet o. the register.
In a second be dashed to the register.
which IS o. the o.d-fss abored typ. seized
toe heavy machine 81 mis- arms and darted
for the door Sheriff Romans warning
mad been timely and Mr.. knight was on
the watch. He and Mr. Porter Mtdd.e ton.
the c.erk. pursued the negro. chasing MIN
across ire green 10 the otaer side OF Ogie-
thorpe avenue. where they caught him
Neither Aessrs. Knight nor MID eton
were armed but Mr. j. y Knignc came
up q moment later with revolver.
Small saw that he was trapped and DID
not attempt to escape The prisoner was
turned over 70 Policeman Collins, VINO
took nina 30 tie barracks. where a charge
Of attempted robbery was logged against
him IRE register contained about 81 IN
cash Stealing a cash register Of the
counter il q pretty bod deed. and Small 3
sentence when ne comes before the court
ls likely to be proportionate 10 the bod
ness Of hts atreruDf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
BECOMES A PREDIcAMENT.
Aldermen Don't see How They Can
support schwarz for Assessor.


support schwarz for Assessor.
The CITY Council may be forced 70 de
cline 10 vo-e for Alderman schwarz for
tax assessor. Notwithstanding he could
probably be elected Il he were eligible.
such is not the case. It Is stated, the city
attorney having within the last few days
rendered an opinion 10 the effect that the
election Of an alderman. under the ia ".
would be contrary TO the state law.
Il ls understood the programme was for
Alderman Schwarz 10 resign from COln-
cl in time for his friends 70 re-elect him
to the position he has filled on the tax
board. With this in view the aldermen
have been asked 10 vote for Alderman
schWarz. but some Of them al least are
not willing 10 make any promises in view
OF the opinion that the elecgiou would be-
Illegal City Attorney Adams opinion also
calls up the oath each alderman took
which is as follows. Il DO solemnly swear
Tor affirm that ! Will faithfully execute
the duties Of IN alderman of the city o.
Savannah. according 80 the laws Of the
state and the ordinances of the city, %
the best Of my ability and uuderst andlng.'
Those who have been asked TO vote for
Alderman SchwarZ say they are satisfied
with his qualifications. Unless MT. Ad-
ans changes his opinion however, 4 is
stated ii Will be a bar 20 those who would
vote as requested. One alderman said
yesterday that the condition Of affairs is
a source OF regret to him. notwithstand-
ing he would regret 20 have Alderman
Schwarz resign from Council TO sccep,
the place. Alderman Schwarz's friend,
have not given up. however and may
adopt some way yet to steer him through.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28

Officers and Men of the Second
Louisiana Are Mt Work

Officers and Men of the Second
Louisiana Are Mt Work.
The officers Of the Second Louisiana
Regiment were at work yesterday check
ing up accounts and getting their company
records in shape. No date for the mus
Ger out of the command has yet been as
signed by the chief mastering officer. but
It is thought ii will b. but a day or two
before one will be named, and the off,
GERS are determined 10 have everything
in readiness by the time 10 rolls around.
They are anxious 70 get home. now that
the regiment Is 10 be mustered out. and
there is no longer any chance of their rem
dering service TO their country. The men
are just as eager. and are doing every.
thing they can to assist their officers in
the work.
1t Is expected that the medical examina-
ton Of the men Of the regiment will begin
to-day. Surgeons from some other regi-
ment stationed at Savannah viii be dos
ignated for the work and Will begin lust
as soon as the company commanders are
ready for them to do so. The examlna-
tons are made in order that the war de-
partment may keep a record of the condi-
ton Of the men on being dismissed from
the service. They we're examined at the
time they were mustered in and as a nra.
cautionary measure the rule is adopted "a
guard against the presentation Of frardn-
lent pension claims and 70 pass upon anv
Of just character that may be submit
ted.
Capt. Mosart w. Rainold and Lent Al
len Jumel, assistant surgeons Of the reei-
ment have been. assigned to the dfifv ~
examining the Two Hundred and second
New York Regiment Surgeons Of a re
iment are not allowed to make the ana
examination Of their own men. MAJ
Chalafon VIII not aid in the examination
ol the New Workers as he will be engaged
with his own regiment In maxim, 49,, ~.
hospital records 49,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
Another intervention Filed in Win
thrOp Company Receivership.

-
thrOp Company Receivership.
The Albany Boiler Works filed an inter
vention yesterday in the receivership of
the Winthrop company in the Superior
Court. for an Indebtedness Of 1926 on a
pronissory note, given Jan. Is, 1889
The petition charges that at the time the
goods were bought by the officers Of the
winthrop company that the officers knew
that the company was insoivent and that
IN this account fraud has been perpe-
trated upon the petitioner. The petition,
therefore. asks for judgment against the
conpany for the amount OF the note with
interest at 8 per cent. or, in lieu thereof, in
view Of the alleged fraud, 10 be allowed to
retake its property, consisting OF tanks
boilers and other appurtenances, and TO
be allowed a judgment against the compa-
nv for a reasonable rental for the use of
the property, the amount OF 800 being
named as proper rental.
THE Winthrop company started out sew
.orat years ago to manufacture a rubber
substitute from cotton seed oil. II was
c,sin,ad that a process had been discovered
nv which a perfect substitute for India
rubber could be manufactured from cotton
seed oil and samples of the product said
To have been Manufactured ~ the process
xEsre exhibited The enterprise attracted
consldera bic attention az the time Very
Isttie success seems to have been met with.
however. and the company now appears 10
be insolvent.
The pc titlon for a receiver was filed by
the former manager, John @. Carter. who
has since been appointed receiver. The
company was chartered under the laws Of
Maine. but is understood TO have been or
ganized in Boston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
PRIVATE WATERMAN DEAD.

Member of the Second Louisiana
succumbed 10 Peritonitis.
Private William Waterman Of Compa ny
Of the Second Louisiana Regiment died
last night in camp Of peritonlus. He had
been sick but two days. He was a cousin
OF Capt John p. Waterman Of Company
l., and was esteemed as one Of the best
soldiers OF the regiment. He always did
his full duty, and his officers speak very
highly of him. Ills home was at New Or
leans, and il is thought the body win Ia
sent to that city for interment 1t had
not been decided last night what dispose
ton would be made of the remains, bur
Mai. Frank J. Chalaron. regimental sur
geon. said the relatives of the young man
would probably want the remains sen,
home
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
FLORIDA CENTRAL AND PENINSu
LAR RAILROAD,
Through Passenger rr.,-

For Jacksonville. St. Augustine. Tou
Miami and all Florida points; also ~
vana, Nassau ind Key West.
Depart from Savannah.
SOS a. m, city ume-New York and FL
ida Fast Mail. LOT
1922 a. m, city time-New York and Fla
ida Limited Solid Vesub,,ilI
train.
4:G7 p m, city tme-New York and Flor.
ida Express, Solid vestibu, -
train to Jacksonville. Througb
ear to Tampa.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
Dane becomes an American

Christian Z. W. Pinkorn. a native o.
Denmark. was made a citizen Of the
United States in the Superior Court YES
terday Pnkorn's declaration states that
he arrived in this country In Septer1hcr
1895 being then IS years Of age Tie is
employed upon one of the government
TRANSPORTS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
WILL DO TINE ON rHE GANG.
Fannie ballard Convicted of Steal
Ing Col. Dixon's Wardrobe.

Fannie ballard Convicted of Steal
ing Col. DixOn's Wardrobe.
Fannie Ballard the woman who cleaned
out Col NJ. W. Dixon's wardrobe the
early part OF the month. stealing ab5u,
500 worth Of clothing. pleaded guilty in
the Superior Court yesterday to the charge
OF larceny from the house, TO be punished
as for misd2meanor, and was sentenced
to pay a fine OF 500 and costs or sDenl
twelve months on the county chain-rane
David Waters. charged with assault ana
battery. was found not guilty
A total divorce was granted 20 David and
Clara Rhett, each appearing to be eo,Iai-
" anxious Of a separation.
Several cases Of assault with intent "a
murder and assault and battery WIN come
up for a hearing to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
order for FINAL settlement.

An order for final settlement Of the es-
tate of the late T. J. Charlton, NJ. D.,
was granted by Judge Faligant in the
Superior Court yesterday. upon the petit
ton OF Horace A. Crane, substituted trus-
tee.
". r. Hewlett was appointed a notary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-28
4 Mule Case in Court

II. Z. Cuttenden & Co. were given a
verdict IN the City Court yesterday for $50
against Decker q Sheftau for the loss 80
a mule which died from injuries receivs5
from runaway team owned by the lar
ter firm.