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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22

Rev Mr.. Wyse. Of Burke's Garden,
preached fine sermon at the Meth
odist Church the third Sunday II
this month. We hope he win com4
again.
There viii be Christmas trss st
the Methodist Church for the bsnsat
Of the Sunday school. at this place,
on Christmas day.
The Christian Church people are
getting out rock for the foundation
of Il new Church near whore the ol
one now stands. When their Church
is completed'it it will be credit To
the Church and to the community.
Rev. ]. A. Smith will preach sa
the Methodist Ohpfch the fourth
Sunday and will give q lecture Tor
the Xmas tree on Monday.
1 saw some hog history from Blue
stone last week. But they nevsr
gave the age OF the pigs. 4. H.
Kinzer killed some pigs few days
ago, 81 months old, that weighed
242a lbs. net Give tho age next
time, Bro. So pick your dint and
come again, Bro. Rattlehead.
4. J. shaver, OF this place, has
bought farm near SpriIg,ins and
moved his family there last week.
We are sorry to lose him. He is one
of our best citizens.
.. W. Cnbt,ee has been visiting
his sister Mrs. Buchanan, in Giles
county. Oliver says that there Are
other people in Giles he likes to see
besides his sister.
IL. Nj. Kinzer has gotten some
more oxen from Grayson and Carroll.
They are the finest in the county.
Miller says that he will sell them
right, and anyone wanting work ost-
tie will do we'll 10 come and see them.
There were quite number OF
young folks, aud some not 30 young,
took dinner Mt Mrs. L. y. Grsgory's
last Sunday. They all had . nios
time, 30 they say.
i will close as this Ia my hrst, and
il they do not find the way To the
waste basket will write again, some
wet day.
Frxp Boy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
THE MORMONs AND BAPTIsTs
A Sensation at Baptist Church.
A Mormon Elder Replies to tho
Criticisms of Baptist Minister

A sensation at Baptist Church.
A Mormon Elder Replies to tho
Criticisms of Baptist Minister
There was an unusual and sensa-
tional episode at the Baptist Church
last Friday night. Rev. DIR. Hale
who had been preaching in this
church for two weeks, closed the ser,
vices on Friday night with his illus
trated lecture on his recent travels
through the Holy Land. In the
course of his lecture Mr.. Hale crit
icised quito severely the polygamous
customs OF Turkey, and other coun-
tries of the East, and spoke also of
the inroads the Mormons are max
ing in this country, paying his re-
spects in caustic language to Mr..
Roberts. the Congressman. There
were two Mormon preachers in Mr..
Hales audience Who had been in
Tazewell for several weeks, visiting
relatives, and incidentally doing
missionary work. At the close of
the lecture and after the large au
dience had been dismissed; Mr.. Farr,
one of the Mormon missionaries
mounted a seat, and called to the
audience. He said that the lecturer
bad been misinformed, and conse-
quently had made false statements
about the Mormon religion aud prac
tices in this country and that it was
only fair that he should be allowed
to contradict these STATE
ments. The audience stood quietly
during this statement. Mr. Hale
called to the speaker, Mr. Farr; and
asked, Are you a MormoD?" Mr..
Farr replying, Il am, am not
ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
The audience moved out and there
was quite a discussion afterwards
between the Mormon and the Bap
tist preachers. There was consid-
cradle comment, pro and con, among
the people afterwards and for sever
al days, on the streets and in the
stores.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
Tho Fever Not Abatsd.

The fever, which broke out In a
mild form some time ago, among
our Subscribers, has not entirely
ab.ted. 1t is not so prevelans as
few weeks ago. owing, no doubt, to
the near approach of Christmas, but
there have been a few sporadic casss
tb;. and last week. Burke's Garden,
Falls Mills, Poor Valley and Clear
Fork have each had few cases.
j.. Mock Hoge, James Mahood, Rev'
VIM III. Kelly, O. j. and J. M. Hale
VIM. 8. Taylor and others, have
each been attacked. We trust the
disease may continue. Some OF on'
subscribers who are 10 arrears nearly
three years may expect a very severe
case Some of these have felt Sigh
svmptoms several times, already, ou
, hav. not felt it necessary TO apply tn
rsmedv Some consciences an
skins are thicker than others, henc
a very severe Attacks necessary I
move them.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
Dwight L. MOODY.

The serious illness of Rev. Dwight
L. Moody admonishes US that with
him will pass away one of the great.
st pulpit orators of the world.
Through habit of carelessness,
many newspapers refer to Mr. Moody
~ an evangelist" intending thereby
10 confound him with that now flock
of uncalled men who resort to the
methods of the advertiser to draw
crowds. Then he is referred to as
the first of the "evangilists." In
the older AMI better sense of the
word MI. Moody is one of the great
est OF evangelists, but it is an inius-
tice to him to compare him with The
type which furnishes gossip to th'
newspaper paragrapher.
MIR Moody won attention becaus'
he was strong, forceful man, devou
in manner and entreuched in integri
ty He bad no surprises for th
people, bat in homely phrase mad
eloquent by earnestness he appeale
toahe hsYt and the brain of th
man whSlistened to him. Their
was demand to hear him in diver
places, which he answered withol
swerv pg from the conduct whit
woaldba marked him as the pas
tor of any rural chnrch. Plain, d
ret AID simple, he delivered b
message and then went on about b
b1SiueSs.
Mr, Mo ,dy belongs to the worl
aud Whenever he passes away he "
be u.is-el wherever human earnes
ness is respsc ed,-Atlanta Constil
ton.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
In Loving Remembrance.

In sad but loving remembrance OF
dear Susie, who was called to the high
or life, on December 28. 1893.
Underneath the sod, low lying
Dark and drear,
Sleepsth one, who left in dying,
Sorrow here.
Rest in peace, thou gentle spirit,
Enthroned above.
Souls like thine with God inherit
Life and love.
REUNITED.
Re united, what that meaneth
We surely never shall know,
Till we join the saints immortal
| Where eternity will show.
| Here, We zoe the clouds returning,
Dark snd threatening after rain,
And with saddened hearts we gather
By the open tomb again.
Reunited, how we linger,
On that all enchanting sound.
, Bright with hope and soul uplifting
Severed links forever bound.
, On the steps of joy i-ssins
Quickly follows parting paine,
How We long to cross the threshold
Where they never part gain.
Reunited, oft 'tis echoed
Onthe burden OF a sigh,
+ Bat in sweetest heavenly muse
,f We SHALL hear it by and by.
- With our loved ones we shall wander
. O'sr the fields OF fadele.s green,
- Where no earth brown haze shall darke
- where no evening clouds be seen.
A They viii lead 's e. Or s 'virr,
Praising him in &C ent- sweet,
We shall cast or y wns b fore Hin
Worship at he pr .ccd fee!
Gaining highe heights OF ,trry
90 Rapture fill ing ev'ry soul
Gao unbrok-n f.mil. cir sle,
While eternal ages soi.
-SoP-l BAEsss
England.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
els There Not a. Cause"

During the year 1899, revival
meetings were held In the town of
Tazewell, in the Methodist, Presby-
terian, Christian, and Baptist
churches respectively, which from
my standpoint were comparative
failures, so far as reaching the un-
saved is concerned. Pastors and
people are cordially invited to at
tend the Christian Church at z Z. M
Christmas night, at which time and
place 1 will give my opinion as tt
the cause, and will also suggept thu
remedy.
( Respectfully.
| j. N. Hartman.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
GENERAL LAWT0N
INSTANTLY KILLED
Was a Good Fighter and
Soldier of Experience.
His Death a Great Loss to. Us.
So Cables Otis in Notifying
the War Department Of
the Sad Happening.

Manila, December 19.-Major
General Henry w. Lawton has been
shot and Instantly killed at San
Mateo. He was standing in front OF
his troops, and was shot in the
breast, and died Immediately.
General Lawton left this city Mon
day night, having returned from his
operations Saturday, to lead an ex-
pedition through tho Mariquina
Valley, which has been an insurgent
stronghold throughout the war.
Accompanied by his staff and
troop 1, Fourth Cavalry, General
Lawton set out at 9 o'clock in ad.
vance of the main force, consisting
of the Eleventh Cavalry and one
battalion each of 1wentienth and
Twenty.seventh Infantry which star
ted from La Iona at midnight.
With "A small escort he led the way
through an almost painless country
n distance of fifteen miles, over hills
md through cane brakes and deep
mud. the horses climbing the rocks
and sliding down the hills.
Before daybreak the command
had reached the head of the Valley.
San Mateo was attacked at 4 O'clock
AL a six hours fifiht followed that
resulted in few casualties on the
American side, apart from the death
of General Lawton; but the attack
was diflicnl. because of the natural
-rfei,Ses OF the town.
n tie,,lmi La.stOn was walking
4,loug the firing line within In three
nt.n.trr,l Yards of small sharp
shootsls trench, CONSPICUOUS in the
big " .ite l,e lmet he wore, and q
lighs yellow rain coat. He was
aI-n easily distinguishable becauae
f his commanding stature. The
sharpshooters directed several close
( shots Which clipped the grass near.
HIS Staff officers called General
Law: ons attention to the danger
he was in, but he only laughed, with
hi usual contempt for bullets. Sud
d-nly he exclaimed, IL am shot,
CT, nched his hands in q desperate
eilo. to stand erect and fell into
tie arms of staff officer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
Pooahontaa.
FEED Box.

Geo. w Zimmerman aud Nisses
Lizzie Murray and Emma Ystss vss
visiting IN Bluefeld Sunday.
Mrs. II. ID. Baldwin was visiting
in Bluefeld Saturday.
a. l.. Hill was on Elkhorn Thurs
day.
Miss jamie Baldwin was o guess
of Mrs. b. ID. Baldwin Sunday.
Harry Baldwin aud wife were visit
ing here Sunday from Keystone.
II. Ferimer and VIM. Danhousse
were visiting on Elkhorn Sunday.
T. II. Morrison left last week Tor
Algoma to accept a position vith
Douglas Lumber Co.
VIM. Lang left Thursday for Ra-
leigh. w. Va, where he will engage
in mining.
Logan Nj. Bullitt President q q.
w. Va. Imp. Co. was in our city isst
week.
Mrs. j. P. johnson was a guest Cf
Mrs. w. z. Black last week.
B. Heller was up from BIue6eld
ISunday.
J. ii. Muse is in Tazewsll this
, week.
4. D. Richeson was ia Ada Sat
Sol Hyman and Sam Lanter we're
up from Bluo6eld Sunday.
j. w. Crockett, of Tazswell, was
q here Monday.
ii Miner and N. Winsbssgsr
attended court at Tasswsl this week
. Mrs. d. M. Jenkins; Of Ashland.
: w. Va, was visiting here Tuesday.
IS nj. P. DeagAu lot Tuesday for
Pbila. Mr.. Desgan rssigns his Do-
sition here and will 60 from Phils.
y to Raleigh, w. Va.
Jas. 8. Browning wss in B!uefeld
Tuesday
WE. Minter left last week fol
Vivian, w. Va, where he has posi-
ton as weighmaster.
Judge J. II. Stusrt was up froo
Tazewcll Friday.
no Harry Zimmerman returned from
:" his trip East Tuesday.
D" Louie Station was hurt IN th
rd, mines Friday night. His leg %
,or caught bstween::two cars and bAdl
- bruised.
no Miss Mabel Baach who hes bee
be- attending school at Roanoke arrive
or at home Tuesday night to spend q
lCbristmas holidays.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
Notice.

All pers ons indebted to us are re-
quested to be prepared to settle by
January 1st, either by cash or bank
note with necessary endorsements
Respectfully,
BUsToN & Sons
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
Shawver's Mill.

Mr. Editor,
Dear Sir: j lave been thinking
for some time of sending you a few
locals from his part OF the vineyard,
but stn sought that Mr.. Ssger
would write again But guess be
will DOT. I-dont know what has be-
come OF bin, te'tsr he is dead o.
gone to see mis- uncle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
'BULLER REPORTS
HIS CASUALTIES
Losses Aggregated Near
Iy Eleven Hundred.
Eighty-two Killed, 667 Injured
and S4S Missing-Brushes
Between Beers and British
Early in the Week.

Early IN the week.
London, Dec. 16.-General Bull
Ter reports to the War Office that
bis losses in yesterdays engage
gagements we're Killed, 80; wound
ed 667; missing, 348; a total of
1,O97.
The revised list of the British
casualties at the battle of Magers-
fontein shows the total to be 963, of
which number seventy were officers
OPERATIONS ABOUT MAFEKINo.
Pretoria, Dec. 14.-General Spy-
man reports from Mafeking under
date of Wednesday, Dec. 13, that
the British attacked a Boer fort.
The Boer casualties were ono man
killed and one wounded.
The dispatch also says that Com
mandant Scbc emann had a brush
with the British on Tuesday; Deem
Der II at the Goldennuis farm
which tbe British were bombarding
on Wednesday.
The condition of General Joubert
who is i'll at Volksrust, Is imp owing.
The Transvaal government is en-
ploylng natives to WORK in mines,
paying them one pound a mouth
and feeding them.
Modder River, Dec. 15.--Durlng
demonstration in force this morn
ng tn e British guns shellsd the
Beers for couple of hours. Tue
Beers did not reply until the British
were retiring.
The Beers are further iutrenchiug
and strengthening their old de-
fences, with the evident intention OF
fl, rcely disputiug control OF the
railroad.
Washington, Dec. 16.-Represen
tative Sulzer, OF New York, has iu-
troduced joint resolution cellar
ing that state Of war exists IL
South Africa and according belhg
erent rights to the Transvaal gov
ernmeut. 1t closes with the follow
ing paragraph:
"The Congress- of the Upitet
States protest and rem moDstrat
against the barbarous manner II
which the war has been couduote'
by Great Britain, and the Presiden
is hereby authorized to take sue
atsps as may be expedient In hi
Judgement to secure an observanc
of the laws OF war as recognized b
civilized nations, and bring about
honor able peace"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
Heavy Pigs.

Our tow n people, as well as the
farmers, kn ow how to raise fine
hogs. Mr.. Will Bsruett killed one
last week that weighed over 500 lbs
n t and Charles Alexander one thai
Weighed 475, net.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
Respectfully.
j. N. Hartman.

|WANTED-Honest man or woman to
travel for large house; salary $65.
monthly and expenses, with increase;
inciose selfaddressed stamped envelope.
HANAG aR, $50 Laxton bldg, Chicago.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
CHRISTMAS
AND TURKEY.
The Views Of an Epicure
An Aged Darkey Tells How
the Toothsome Turkey
Should be Prepared for
the Table.
Richmond Timesl

Richmond Timesl
At the Christmas season an IT.
resistible desire to consume turkey
seems to seize possession of every
one. None escapes the contagion,
aud there is good ground for be-
lieving that men IN other ways
most estimable and upright might
adopt questionable methods to OBJ
tain ono of these delicious fowls
should the money be lacking.
At all other times of the year
the colored race is devo,ed to
chicSen-any.hing from partridge
size to au ancient hen of whit
leather toughness ls enjoyed.
DESIRE FOR TURKEY.
But when the Yuletide holidays
are at hand this love for chicken
vanishes and an overpowerlng de-
sire for turkey takes its place.
There is an ancient colored man,
living IN the rccesses of jackson
| ~ u,I "A. Ia, I,ns an al,aaJx ,,oly ii .N,,,
his Christmas turkey, taken i
lone, aud hung It up.
'Yo' see" he said yesterday,
Hit am ais best To let dem hang
ul, week OF two fo'you cook dem.
Dem epileptics says dat day is bet.
ter handled like dat"
"What do you mean by Epilep-
ticsi" | asked.
The old man took his turkey
down, embraced it fondly, gave II
a pat or two and then said with
mild sarcasm.
81 thought you white folks what
is book larned knowd all dem
things Why dem Epilcptics is
de people who wuz alwas so partic.
ulsr bout how things dcy eat am
prepared. Aint you never heard
about demf"
was forced to confess my ig
norance, but family limited that the
old man meant Eplcure. He hoot
ed Mt the idea, however, and L le
pass.
ode way to fix a turkey" h,
II continued, $50 dat it will be just "a
q good IA a fat 'possum is to get yol
nice, plump bird, right fresl
from the place wha it was raise(
Take it home wild you, and cut O
the head. Den hang il up wild d
feathers on hit-hang it by d
feet, and let it stay there for f
days. den take it down and pic
and clean it Hang it up by til
neck till you get ready to cook hi
and you will have the best di'
you ever sat before"
EMBRACED SHE BIRD.
While tn old, man talked
fondled and EN- braced his turkt
his eyes glistening with anticip
tion. / took my leave, but befC
! got out of range heard h
murmer:
"The ignorance of some peo
is surprIsin', never heard of Ei
eptics. | wish twas Christmas
mint"
And he tenderly hung the turl
back in its place.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
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Il A VISIT FROM St. NICHOLAS.

sk Twas the night before Christmas and all through a
" the house "A
L Not a creature stirring not even mouse. 4
y The stockings hung by the chimney with n
~ In hopes that St, Nicholas would be there lN
~ The children nestled all snug their beds, E
81. while visions Of sugarplums danced in their heads n
Y And Mama in her kerchief and in my cap,
~ Had just settled brains for long winters nap N
" When out on the lawn there such clater, IN
II sprang from my bed to what was the matter. n
- Away to'ths window flew like flash, IN
Y Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash; "
~ The moon ON the breast Of the fallen IN
" Gave luser of midday to objects below; N
a. When what my wanderings eyes should appear,
~ But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer, IN
Y With little old driver, 80 lively and quick, n
" knew in q moment it must be st. Nick. n
VI More rapid than eag his courses they came, IN
III And he whisted and shouted and called them by name
" "Now Dasher Now Dancer Now Prancer and Vixen! n
" On Comet, on! Cupid on! Donner and Blixenl ~
~ To the top of the porch to the top of the WALL A
n, Now, dash away, dash away ALL "A
x AS dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly Z
" hen they with obstacle mount the sky, Il
" SO up to the house-top the courses they flew, TV
Ma, With sleigh full of toys-and ST. Nicholas too; A
N. And then in twinkle heard on the roof &
" The prancing and paving of each little hoof a
W AS drew in my head and turning around ~
W Down the chimney st. Nicholas came in bound fS'
Nd, He was dressed all in fur from his head his foot n
" And his clothes all furnished with ashes and SCOT
" bundle of toys he had flung on his back Il
W Bnt he looked like pedaler just opening his pack q
W His eys how they twinKed His dimples how mery f
Ma. His cheeks ike roses his like cherry n
y His droll little mouth drawn up ike IA bow,
And the beard his chin white the snow y
W. The stump of pipe he held tight in his teeth 1
VI And the SMOKE it encrced his head like wreath G
"a He was chubby and plump-a right jolly old elf \
" A wink of his eye and twist of his head,
He spoke word but went straight to his work. n
~ And filed all the stockings then turned with jerk a
" And LAYING his finger aside of his nose. a
X. And giving nod up the chimney he
" He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave whistle =
~ And away they all few like the down ofa thistle. g
~ But heard him excaim they drove sight
y Happy Christmas to all, and to all good night q
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
I Meek snapp Returns.

1t is corrently reported that Mr.
Snapp, who moved to the State OF
Washington about year ago, Is re-
.u, hing 10 his old home IN Burks
Garden. His sale took placa on
Wednesday Of this week. Mr. s app
oi inot find the West as he expected
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-12-22
POcahontas.

Pocahontas.
Fine Bronze Turkeys.
Large fine turkey Toms AT 500
and hens 81. so. For sale by
MRS. j. MEEK HOGB,
Burke's Garden, Va.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-20

the light of day. The HERALD be-
lieves that most of the great trusts are
falsely founded; their stock Is water
ed to such a great extent. they are so
unsafe as investments, that they will
fall of their own weight and weakness
in time. Some of them however are
legitimate! subjects for public inter-
vention, and it is to be hoped that
some way will be found, and the sooner
the better, to control, regulate,
or crush the worst offenders.
Asserting all this, we are opposed to
the fanatical view which seems to pre-
vail among q very large section OF the
democratic party and is now exem-
plified here in Texas by the effort OF
the legislature to pass the Arkansas
anti trust law-the view that all
agreements to set or maintain prices
are in themselves to be discouraged.
Unrestricted competition would be in
the present state of the country far
more Injurious industrially than the
multiplication OF trusts. In trying to
reach the trusts, the legislature seems
to be determined to kill all CONNER
cial activity in the state.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-20

Mr.. THRIFTLESS DOWNWITREM has
q fine lusty tree. A strange worm IS
feeding on it's leaves and mars its
beauty somewhat. Mr.. Thriftless
Downwithem does not waste time in
seeking for some means to destroy the
worm 30 that he may continue to enjoy
the shade and fruit of the tree, and so
that his children and his childreD's
children shall rest under it's branches,
still strong and full of living sap. O.,
no. he wants to show what a thorough
ly good man he is to have about the
place. So he brings powerful stump
puller aud roots up the tree, leaving it
to rot where it falls. because he hasn't
sense enough to take care of it. The
worms finally eat this tree and move
on to q fresh one. That is our Texas
legislature which, in seeking to de-
stroy the trusts which are indeed injur-
ious. will destroy the thrifty tree of
Texas industry and commerce.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-20

Eugene A. Wilson says in letter to
the Dallas News:
Texas is not q manufacturing state,
and her raw farm products are not SO
controlled. We import our manufac-
tured food and clothing as we'll as 9TH
er articles of commerce. AS consumers,
we buy them from dealers who in most
instances have an understanding with
the manufacturer, which makes them
violate the proposed law. Yet they
cannot obtain the goods without the
required stipulations.
Insurance companies, attempting TO
respect the laws of Texas, but interest
ed in rate agreements affecting tOwu
in West Virginia, which the laws of
West Virginia do not prohibit, would
have to break up that lawful local
agents to the severity of the law.
The law will not hurt the trusts. It
will only check them in measure in
Texas, and as they are devising means to
evade it, the parties who have hereto
fore worked for them must either
starve or pay the penalty. And the
trusts? They don't pay the fines; they
will save that money for better re
turns.
laws, who abhor trusts, but work for a
living, If they sell typewriters, sewing
machines, bicycles, cotton bagging,
stoves, farming implements, or write
insurance, must be thrown out of en-
ployment merely because the princi-
pal, whether trust or not, has made an
agreement in Nebraska to maintain
certain prices in certain town and
does not then even violate the laws of
that state. Not less than SO. 900 Texas
breadwfuners would be affected by
it.