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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-04-14
STRANGE SLEEPING PLACES.
Novel Position Assumed by Some People
For Nap.

Sossa Position Assumed by Some People
For Nap.
probably the strangest sleepinp-
place recorded was that OF gentleman
whom a policeman found sleeping ON
tue top OF the sharp spikes of an area
sa,iins. Before the magistrate on the
Following morning he stated that he
was never more surprised in his life
when ne awoke to find himself where
ne was. One of the spikes had entered
rne sleeper's clothing without. how
ever. disturbing his slumbers.
mere are several authentic cases of
oicychsts sleeping while riding their
machines. and police constables ON
duty have been known to fall asleep
While standing on the pavement With.
out support OF any kind. Recently
man engaged to pick apples was caught
'nduiging In surreptitious nap astride
branch. and it is quite common
practice of the men who bring garden
produce into London for the early
morning markets to fall asleep while
seated on the shafts OF the cart. trust
Ing to their horses In order to arrive
safeiy at their destination.
a hotel servant once dozed Off while
sitting outside cleaning the top row
OF windows in seven-story building.
but this feat was eclIpsed by steeple-
Jack, who found the distance between
the top of the church steeple on which
ne was at work and the ground below
TOO far to go for his dinner, so he par
TOOK Of the meal up aloft, and then
lay down on the solitary plank, face
downward, with his arms hanging in
the air. and fell asleep.
AT Hackney man slept nightly for
ten years inside four-wheeled cab. A
fire In winter was. OF course, out of the
question, but his comforts were few,
and a few sacks did duty for bedclothes, |
while for a pillow he used piece Of
board.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-04-14
Sound ADVICE to Sermon NInkcra

Rousseau's advice for the compost
ton OF love letter no preacher should
follow in the composition OF his SER
mon: Begin without knowing what
you are going to say, and ending with
out knowing what you have said" The
sermon which is made after the Rous-
seau pattern will merit nothing better
than Cleopatra's sneer. HE words me,
girls, he words me-"
Y No one is more certain to be impress
ed with the limitations of language
than is the preacher. "a hindrance to
thought, though the necessary instru-
ment of it," as Herbert Spencer saws.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-04-14

vs..
Robert A. Crockett, William Crockett. Nam
ME Q. beavers, Lettie Porter, Lizzie Porter, lie =
venia Kits, Margaret Morton, Capitola Crock
cit, Eliza Crockett and Annie Crockett. the last
of whom is an infant
SUMMONS IN CHANCERY:
The object of this suit is to sell the real es-
tate of Annie Crockett, an infant, situated on
Cavitts Crock in Tazewell county. Virginia and
being that part of the real estate of her grand
father, Robert Crockett. deceased, which shc
inherited as tic sole hcireat-aw of her father,
David II. Crockett, decd, and to ask the direc-
tion of the court as to tho TeiDyestment of the
money derived from the sale thereof: And it
appearing from affidavit on file in said Office
that Mamie c. Beavers, Lizzie Porter and Mar
Hiret Morton arc non-rcsdents of the State of
Virginia, il Is ordered that they appear here
within fifteen days after due publication of
this order, and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit, and that copies here
of be published and posted us prescribed by
law. copy tcStc:
III. BANE IlARMAN, Clerk.
GREEvER & GILLESPIE, p.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-04-14

Public sale of Bank Stock of the
Bank of Graham.
On the second day of April, 1899, at
the front door of tho Bank OF Graham
in the Town OF Graham, Va, Mt ten
O'Clock, a. m, we will sell, ut public out
cry, to the highest bidder, for cash,
twenty shnres OF the 81 ock OF the Bunk
OF Graham, which were subscribed Orby
w. V. Wilson; and on which there will
bedue the Bank of Graham, on said date
ms unpaid OH said stock, the sum of
81 .49S.50; the said w. V. Wilson not
having pnid these arrearagcs ON snid
stock as required by tho Board OF Di.
reciors and the president of said bank.
BANK OF GRAHAM.
BY A stellar, President,
Attest: j. w. Hicks, Secretary.
March 3-4t.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-28

and the wreck OF the Trenton are
among the scenic aids promised for the
forthcoming production of Under the
Dome which will be eeen for the first
timein this city at the Funke Opera
House, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 2, 3 and 4, with q ladies' and chill.
dren's masinee, Saturday ESQ.
No team of comedians have been
more successful or come to the front
rank in the theatrical world in shorter
space of time than the Lyman Twins.
Their neat, refined work and clever
singing and dancing specialties has won
them favor and made them popular
favoritcs wherever they have appeared.
This season their new comedy "A Merry
Chase" has been one OF tho biggest
artistic and financial success Of the year.
They are supported by capable com.
pany and carry elegant special scenery.
They appear at the Funke on Monday
and Tuesdsy, Oct. so and 81.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-28
But q Moment to Edison.

When at work solving some mechan-
lcal problem Mr.. Edison is completely
absorbed, SO much so that he is lit
orally unconscious of what goes on
about him. On one occasion, when he
was called to Chicago, thought" as
ne calls his problems, came to him as
ne reached the railway station in Jer-
sey City. He took his seat in the train
and was soon in deep study. When
the porter called out "Chicagow Edi-
son turned to fellow passenger with
the remark that the porter must be
Joking, as they had only just gotten
outside Of Jersey City. The wizards"
mind was SO concentrated upon an
electrical problem that the twenty -four
hours seemed but fleeting moment to
him. After the suburbs of Jersey City
had been left behind his mind was
closed to everything, and he became
so absorbed in his problem that he did
not realize that all his fellow passen-
gers had had nights sleep and had
eaten three meals.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-28
A Slight Difference.

A London journal tells of a certain
lady who has in her room a pie .e Of
statuary which bears the inscription,
"Kismet." The housemaid was dust
ing the room one day, when the mis-.
tress appeared. Sure. ma'am," aid
the girl, would you mind tellia' Inc
the MANN Of this writin' on the bot
tom Of this figger?" 'Kismet' means
fate" answered the lady. "Sure, an
is that it," said the girl. A few days
afterward the housemaid came limp
ing into her mistress's room. why,
what is the matter with. you, Bridget
asked the lady. 20 ma'am, sure an l
have the most turrible corns on me
kismet!" said the girl.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-28
THE FUNKE.

The Capitol at Washington ill1min-
ated, two addition scenes in Washington
a marvellous illusion showing q ferry
boat trip from Jersey City to New York
10 which the audience. by means of
clever arrangements, appear to take the
trip with the characters OF the play, a
beautiful view Of the coral reef harbor
at Apia showing the Olga. Adler and
Eber OF the German navy and the U. 8.
mon of.war Nipsic, Trenton and Van.
dalia ard the British Calliope a repro.
uctian Of the hurricane Of Mar. 8, 1889.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-28
THBATRlGAIo.
THE OLIVER.

THE OLIVER.
The lombard italian Grand Opera
Company, direct from Milan, Italy, and
numbering GO people. will DO ut the
Oliver Theater Wednesday ard Thurs.
day Nov. and2 and Will present two
Of the masterpieces Of Italian operate
writer's, past and present, 10 manner
not hitherto attempted this side Of
New York, il the press notices are 10 be
relied upon, Tor that sourco Of informa.
ton claims that the aggregation is made
up Of artists which, in number, capabil.
ity, and versatility. outrank anything
ever seen in this country, outside the
Maurice Grau forces
All the old favortes of the "B.l
Canto" school, and those by the modem
Italian writer's, are included in the
lombard repertoire, and each opera is
cast and presented with degree Of
perfection which has Won highest en-
comiums from the most exacting critics
wherever these great singers have ap-
peared. The company, it seems. lie not
made up OF one or two world famed ar.
lists, supported by cheap material that
goes to make the ensemble all the more
disappointing by reason OF the obvious
contrast between principals and secon-
Diary singers.
In addition to the exceptional in.
dividual gifts, vocal and dramatic, Of
the Lombardi company, every member
OF the chorus is said to sing we'll, and
in tho ensembles the volume Of sound is
magnificent.
William Dean Howells will lecture at
tho Oliver on Heroes ard Heroines OF
Fiction. He is universally accepted az
the first American novelist. For the
fair fame OF this university town let us
give the author Of Their Silver We'd
ding Journey, The Lady Of the Aroos-
took. Annie Kilburr, A Hazard of New
Fortunes, Their Wedding Journey and
many other booke, crowded house. As
every one kno We, Mr.. Howells is a wes-
His father was priute:, and, after
learning that trade, Mr.. Hoxells early
became associated with journalistic
work. He IN lde his mark a. q journal.
ist, and became known az q poet aud
clever critic. but it was not until 1871
that he began to write fiction, and en-.
tered upon the career which has made
him famous az Americas representative
novelist. He has always been an indus.
trious and prolific writer; to him
genius is hard work.; and hard work
has given to American literature one OF
its richest possessions-the literary
works OF one Of the most distinguished
OF modern writer's.
Murray and Mack in their comedy
success, "Finnigsn's 4OO," which comes
to the Oliver, Tuesday Oct. 3let, is
composed OF three acts. Messrs. Murray
and Mack make no claim to a plot what.
ever, but agree to amuse the theatre
goin public. Murray and Mack have
with them some Of the highest salaried
people On the stage today. The com.
pany is composed OF thirty people, ore.
half comedy stars, ard the other half
vaudeville artists, who introduce their
specialties at cdd times during tho &C
ton Of the comedy.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

A MANILA despatch says that the re-
cent events there demonstrate the need
of a much larger army. Most OF the
fighting has been in territory which
the Americans had swept, but have
been compelled to abandon because
troops could not be spared to hold it.
The Secretary of War has ordered
200O recruits now at San Francisco for
regular regiments in the Philippines,
to sail on the transport Sheridan, June
:, for Manila
Under instructions from the War
Department, General Shafter is taking
steps to prepare a model camp at the
Preside. San Francisco, for the ac-
commodatiOn of 1000 men. 1t will be
occupied by volunteers returning from
the Philippines until they can be mus
tered out.
Admiral Dewey has cabled the Navy
Department that he will probably not
reach the United States on his return
voyage until about October /.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT has gained
victory i'll having amendments passed
by the extra session of the Legislature
to what is called to the Ford Franchise
bill. 1t shows that the governor is not
under control of Senator Platt and the
State Machine. The Senate passed
the bill 30 to IS, 3 Democrats voting
for it, and the Assembly 81 to 60. The
Governor has signed it.
The Governor does not believe the
corporations will seek to upset the
franchise tax bill. He believes the talk
about that being done is along the same
line as the opposition to the Raines
law. He thinks the corporations will
realize that any attempt to defeat the
law which he is about to put into
operation will so arouse public senti-
ment that much more radical bill
will be passed.
A Franchise is a public grant, and
those who profit by a grant of this
kind are hardly in position to convince
anyone that they should be exempted
from bearing fair share of the pTbliC
burden of taxation. The franchise tax
in it's open direct form has been given
only limited application as yet, but
it has come to stay and is morally
certain to be given a much wider ap
plication. Governor Roosevelt, wher
he signed the Franchise Tax bill OF
Friday, also signed Senator DOnnely's
Antitrust bill.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

HENRY WATTERsoN of the LOuiSCiUc
Courier Journal was the first some
months ago to bring out the name OF
Admiral George Dewey for Presl-
dent of the United States. Mr. Watson
is however an anti-expansionist, and
evidently had not read the following
when he brought out the Admiral for a
political candidate:-''We will never
part with the Philippines, am sure,
and in future years the idea that any
body should have seriously suggested
ii will be one of the curiosities OF
history. ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

THE work of heavy capitalization and
forming trusts still goes on. Among
the latest combines with the proposed
capitalization are the following:
Bicycle tubes, $65, 900, 900; soap,
$50, 900, 900; worsted yarn, $4,000, 900;
corsets, $4,000, 900; plumbers sup
plies, $35, 900, 600. This makes a total
oi 1920, 900, 900.
If the promoters had their way the
organization of overcapitalized corpo-
rations would not stop until everything
combinable has been combined But
the indications are that the promoters
are getting to the end of their tether,
though there are many industries
which have not been consolidated.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

Petitions FOR Coz. COOPER's PAR
DONG olonel Ezekiel L. Cooper, hav-
ing served one year in Trenton Peni-
tentiary for his connection with the
Dover Bank scandal, of his sentence of
eighteen months and a fine, petitions
were drawn up in Colonel Cooper law
building in Dover, and sent to nearly
every town in Delaware for signatures
asking President Mckinley to pardon
him.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The Internal Navigation Company,
whose headquarters are in Phila-
delphia, will in all probability be the
first as well as the largest bidder for
the tremendous trade that will natur-
ally belong to the American merchant
marine when peace is fully restored,
and in the progression of events trade
follows in regular order. 1t is the
purpose of the international officials
to establish lines not only on the
Atlantic, but on the Pacific as well,
and to provide such facilities that g
large proportion of the splendid ex-
port trade in prospect will naturally b'
captured.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
Cotton Dress Goods

Lawns at &c. A very handsome range
of styles and colOrinSs plenty of
pinks. blues and lavenders.
Cymbeline Cloth at 10c. A fine, soft,
sheer cloth, in light and dark effects
very dainty colorings.
Edinburgh Corded Zephers at 12!c.-
In stripes and plaids, new patterns;
the blues and pinks have been selling
at l6c.
Fine Dimities Mt 12Jc. New arrivals
in pinks, blues and lavenders, very
dainty colorings; excellent value. On
special counter front of Centre Store
Scotch Zephyrs at 2Oc A special show
ing of these popular goods; choice fol
children's dresses and women's shirt
waists.
French Organdies at 25c. These fine
sheer fabrics are popular, and the
patterns we now exhibit are superb
the price has been 35c.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

The tampering with the laws as
charged by Attorney General White in
which E. d. G. Hegeman was the
defendent aud got off on a techni
cality, it seems was only part Cf that
defiance of the State and its laws
which a certain class of Politicians
have acted on. The number of lost or
stolen enactments of the last Legisla-
ture is placed at 7S. Sometime ago
John S. Walker, of Wilmington
boarded an Erie railroad train in
Pennsylvania and offered the conduc-
tor 500 mile book which he refused
to accept because it was not a 1000
mile ticket book and demanded full
fare. He began a suit for 5000, dam
ages, walker & Townsend attorneys
while Levi G. Bird looked after the
interest of the Erie road. As the lat
ter failed to put in an appearance,
Messrs Walker & Townsend were about
to move for judgement when it dawned
upon them that Mr.. Birds apparent
Indifference grew out of the fact that
the act under which they were pro
ceeding in relation to foreign attach
ments had been stolen. The Smdd5
star states that Secretary of STATE
Hughes says that - bills presented t.
the Legislature for enactment have
either been stolen or become lost, anC
that there are other lawyers who will
thus be knocked out.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

To be sure, it means an economy in
dress that we, as sellers, shouldn't
advoc4te-if this was an ordinary
sort of store. But it isn't. We
find out the best from all stand
points-and advocate it, be it
boom or a boomerang to immediate
sales. To supply best what is really
best will bring US plenty of business
in the aggregate-and serve you
most faithfully.
A half dozen or dozen separate
skirts, with few pretty waists-both
items inexpensive, if you please,
give pleasant variety to summer dress
and an air of freshness in the most
willing weather.
Well-shaped, well-made White Duck Skirts
at 75c.
Well-made and liberal White Pique Skirts
at $l25.
White Pique Skirts, with touch of braid
ing or insertions of embroidery or some
mark of fembellishment-$2. 50 to $40
mostly toward the lower prices.
Plain Pique Skirts, ST.. so to SITS.
Linen Skirts, $1.S0 to $l0.75.
Novelty Skirts-white with color, or colo
with white, or some other weave thar
the usual. $1l and various prices under
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

CHINTZ WAISTS-in neat stripes and
checks, laundered cuffs and detach-
able collars; regularly sold at - cents
here at 30 cents.
PERCALE SHIRT WAISTS-in in a num-
ber of pretty styles in pink, blue
black, white, gray and lavender-at
- cents.
FRENCH PERCALE WAISTS-in a
choice line OF colorings, made up III
the latest style and of exceptional ma
terials Would be excellent value at
SljO-here at 81 90.
SHIRT WAISTS II made of desirable
French fabrics, such as Madras,
Glngham. Percale, Pique and Cham
hrey, in exquisite colorings at Sl.2j,
81. so and $500.
WHITE LAWN WAISTS-o of superior
quality. carefully made and sewed,
laundered collar and cuffs = at -
cents.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

WHITE LAWN WAISTS front Of fine
tucks, back has six pleats and pointed
yoke. linen collar and cuffs at 3l.00.
FINE WHITE LAWN WAISTS trim
med across the front with three rows
OF neat embroidery. Also Pique
Waists, stylishly made at Sl2j each.
WHITE INDIA LINEN WAISTS II
trimmed with three clusters Of tucks,
laundered collar and cuffs at 1.j0
FANCY PIQUE WAE5TS in number
OF pretty patterns-a all white finished
with pearl buttons, cuffs Of same ma
terial, aud linen collar Also, India
Linen Waists with entire front of
tucks and hemstitching at $500.
WHITE WAISTS = of finest Linen.
Pique, Lawn and Dimity, in many
styles, some trimmed with all over
embroidery, some with fine tucks and
inserting 50 80 and upwards
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

NEXT Saturday will be the occasion
OF the city election in Wilmington.
The Daily Republican in speaking OF
the two wings of the party says
''The idea of appealing to prejudice
instead of argument is a sign that the
cause is a desperate one. Black
guardism is not argument and the pub
lie will treat it as such.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
Mattings and Carpets

Fine japanese Mattings 200 rolls: cot
ton warp; in reds, blues and green's
imported to sell at 800 and $1,000,
but were late in arriving, and so are
marked 100 aud $500 roll
Fine japanese Novelty Mattings
patterns; carpet designs; in tan,
olive and blue. Tie price has been
S22 00-we mark them $500 a roll.
Administer Carpets r - patterns: a
well-knOwn make. with name of
manufactures woven in the back !;
most of these with borders to match
the regular 81, ,65 grade at $1.25 a
yard.
Tapestry Brussels 20 patterns; the
best makes regular - and S0-cent
qualities at so cents ward.
Tapestry Brussels-1O patterns the
50 and 60-cent grades at 45c a yard.
All-woOl Ingrains-12 patterns: extra
super quality; regularly 81 and 20
cents-at 50 cents ward.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
wANANAKER,S.


At 60c-Night Gowns of muslin; pointed
yoke of insertion and fine plaits; neck
and sleeves trimmed with neat EN-
broidery.
At $l-Night Gowns of cambric; round
yoke of lace, trimmed with lawn rufae,
edged with lace; neck and sleeves lace
trimmed.
At $l.2S-Night Gowns of muslin in en-
pire style, trimmed with pretty en-
brodery and insertion.
PettiCOatS-
At 75c-Petticoats of cambria, with deep
lawn ruffle trimmed with lace.
At 85c-Pettico is of muslin; lawn ruff
Ae, with three plai!s edged with en-
brodery.
At $l-Petticoats of good muslin; UNI
brella ruffle of cambria with row of en-
broidery insertion and three plaits; cam
brio dust rutlle.
At ST.. 5O-Petticoats of muslin; deep
umbrella ruffle of lawn, trimmed with
three clusters of three plaits each, and
rows of Insertion on the bias; edged
with embroidery; gathered llwn du5
ruf1e.
Drawers
At 35c-Drawers of muslin, trimmed witt
cambric ruffle, with enc row of hem
stitching and cluster OF fine plaits above
At 5Oc-Drawer5 of cambric, trimme,
with dainty embroidery with cluster o
plaits above.
At 65c-Drawers of muslin, trim
med with wide embroidery with nm
plaits above.
COrSetS-
At 50c-Prncess Summer Corsets; Ion
or short waist; two side steels; doubl
clasp in 'front.'
At 50c-Flora Co-sets, long waist; Zone
bust; double clasp in front; well boned
At Sl.25-LR r Abdominal Summer Co
sets; of durable net; Spoon clasp corde
bast; heavily boned; adapted to stor
figures.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
ROBT. y. ROFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
Paw Up and Get Farm Journal for Five Years.

Paw Up and Get Farm Journal for Five Years.
Bv special arrangement made with
the publishers of the Farm JoufTGt'
we are enabled to offer a five year sub
scription. to that paper, to every new
subscriber who pays for the SMYRNA
Times one year ahead; and the same
offer is made to every old subscriber
who will pay all back dues and one
wear in advance-both papers for the
Price of ours only.
In order to get the Farm Jo'trnGt
as a premium for advance payment 1t
will be necessary to walk right up to
the captains office, for we have only. a
limited number of five-year subscrlp-
tions to dispose of. The Farm Jour-
nal is ON solid foundation and per
fectly trustworthy.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

THE stock market had an upward
swing last week, carrying substantial
stock from l to 4 per cent higher. The
rates of call loans are from 3 to 4 per
cent and money seems abundant IN
business circles. There is an activity
in all kinds of business.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31

summer utyS, ID S@lICICu IIC-C, anu
prices are most reasonable. These
hints of them
At Sl.25-Neatly stri?ed Dresses, with
/ pels ever shoulder, edged with en-
brodery.
At .5C-Ginsham Dresses, with ruC,e
over shoulder: prettily trimmed
At S2.75-Pret'y two-piece Dresses CT
perca'e, wish large sailor collar OF pi2ue,
prettily trimmed.
1T $425-Dainty Dresses of blue and
pink chambray, with large circular col
lar, trimmed vita white beading; short
c!ecve5 edged with embroidery; skir
also trimmed.
At S3--Combnation Blouse Suits of navy
blue flannel, with large sailor collar anC
shield front, trimmed with braid.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-31
Hanl1nocks.

Hamlnocks.
We show a line of Hammocks that
have never been equalled at these low
prices:
Good Woven Hammock full size,
with spreader, only IS cents
Mexican siZal Hammock with knot
ted edge, IA feet long $1.0O.
Fancy-colOred Woven Hammock, side
valance, pillow and spreader, $1.5O.
An extra fine Hammock, in canvas
weave, handsome valance, pillow
and spreader; worth $3.50 special
price, $500.
Hommocks of other styles aud grades
all at moderate prices.
Hammock Ropes -2Oc pair.
Hammock Spreaders, 15c pair.
Hammock Hooks, 15c pair.