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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-20
COMMISSION No. 1.
The President Tells the Senate
How Much Money It cost.

How Much Money 1t cost.
Washington, April 16.-Comply-
with resolution of inquiry, the
President sent to the Senate an
itemized statement of the expenses
of the Philippine Commission. The
statement includes the following
items.
Compensation of $4,000 each to.
Commissioners Schps,66a6, Torces-
ter and DenbyS $4,000; per diem
allowance to commissioners after
-sfheIr return to the United States
$5.2S5; secretary to commission.
(compension So, 500, per diem S3,6O0)
SI2,220; transportation, s13, ,6s7;
household expenses, SS,252; clerical
services, S31,7OI; miscellaneous,
S14,998. Total, S1I7,IS5.
The President also transmits with
his endorsement a recommendation
from Secretary Hay that provisions
be made for the payment of the ma
val and military members oe the
commission (Admiral Dewey and
General Otis) for their service at the
same rate as that paid other mem
bers. He says they have received
nothing for their services in excess
of their regular salaries.
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Pounding Mill.

Ao hSo uccu COuSloerablo
sickness here since our last writ.
ing. Mamie, the little four year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Tim
Monger, who has grip is better.
She was partially unconscious for
several days. DR.. w. r.. Williams
is the attending physician. DIR.
Henry Crockett, of Tazewell, was
called by telegram Thursday. The
child Will recover.
IVA, the III year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Steele has
been dangerously i'll since the sth.
but is also on the road to recovery.
She had measles, brain and spinal
troubles which threw her into con-
vulsitns, was unconscious for four
days, The relatives were sent for,
everyone thinking the end near.
DR.. M. b. Crockett, OF Knob. was
the attending physician. Drs. Viii.
lians, Stellar and Crockett from
Tazewell, were called on Tuesday
of last week.
MIS-. Charles Lawrence, daught-
er of, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lambert,
is some better today. Yesterd ay
her life was despaired of. She gave
birth to little girl yesterday
moring At two O'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Ryley are
the proud parents OF a Ia 10 boy,
who arrived q few minutes prior
to little Miss Lawrence mentioned
above, both doing tolerably we'll. d.
The father is very i'll with measles
and grip.
Mrs. 9. p. Williams has improv.
ed enough to walk around in the
house.
Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Crewey,
who have pneumonia are better.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lambert hav G
moved INTO their property here, in
the house with their daughter, Mrs.
Lawrence. Their four least have
measles.
MIR. Tim Monger has sold his
property to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lambert for $3.50 and Lambert
sold his farm TO w. Is. Steele for
1862 Mr.. Lambert will move
to the Monger property when their
families get we'll and Mr.. -Monger
will move to Richlands. He has
bought boundary of timber five
miles from there for $4,000.
Messrs. Sam Gillespie's Wade
Christians, John Azbury's and
II. VI. Sparks children are getting
over the measles.
The easter service here was en-
Joyed very much. Rev. Philip
johnson preached on Sunday and
Saturday night before. Miss Hat
tie Griffith was kind enough to let
her organ be sent to the church
Sunday and Miss Lou Murphy rem
dered some splendid music, assist
ed by choir. Mrs. II. X. Gillespie
was baptized by Rev. johnson on
Easter morning at @ o'clock near
her home, only few being present.
Mr.. Will Osborne, of Athens,
W. Va, is i'll at his fathers, Mr..
James Osborne.
Miss Maggie and Lou Ella Myers
visited friends here recently.
"Aunt Polly" Peery is visiting
at Sam Gillespie's.
April 18th.
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Mr.. James c Spots, one OF our
oldest citizens died yesterday morn
ing, about $50 o'clock, after an i'll.
ness of only about a week, though
he had kept his room for some time
previous. His death, while not a
surprise, is source of deep regret.
He was one of our best known and
most highly respected citizecs.
James Clowney SPOTS was born
in Lewisburg, now West Virginia,
July 2lst., 1923. In juno 1853 he
was united in marriage to Miss
Charlotte Clarke Hendrick, and some
years afterward moved to Kentucky,
near Owensboro, where Mrs. Spotst
died, leaving four sons, James W..
L. ", John Nj. and Stuart r.. ell of
whom are living. except the youngest,
who died at 5 years of age. In the
year 1869, in the month of March.
MIR. SPOTS moved TO Tazewell with
his four sons, and in September of
the same year was married, the sec
ond time, to Miss Mary L. Wyatt,
a prominent teacher, and lady of
many noble traits of character, and
with whom he lived happily until
last August, when Mrs SPOTS died,
and his home was again desolate.
This second great sorrow seemed to
lay burden upon the body and
heart of the aged husband which he
could not throw of, and in the opin-
ion of his friends, shortend his days,
and he waited patiently the approach
of the bour when he too would be gath
cred TO his fathers and loved ones.
which he felt sure would be soon.
hr. SPOTS was, for long time, a
prosperous merchant of Tazewell.
and some years later, was Superin-
ndent of the Public Schools of the
County. He joined the Presbyte-
rian church early in life, and of
which, through long career, was an
an honorable member and officer.
Probably no man ever lived in
Tazewell who left it for the Better
Land, leaving behind him a clearer
record. For more than thirty years
he was closely identified with the
business, social and religious life of
the community. When we thiuk of
Tazewell's financial or religious his
tory we think, necessarily OF
"Clowney' Spotts,as he was familia.
ry called, and his departure lesyss 2.
vacsncy dssipan and wide, which can
not be filed.
In form and face, in thought and
character, he was prominently, a
gentleman of the Old School-a
class of men disappearing all too
rapidly, and whose likes we NAV not
see again. His dcpartuer from
amonst us is as though sturdy oak,
which. while lending grandure to the
landscape, afforded also shelter and
blessing to all within its reach, had
been uprooted and torn away, and
the place where it stood is vacant
and bare.
Mr.. Spott's entire life bore unerr-
ing testimony to the christian reli-
gion. His faith was well grounded.
He knew in whom he had believed.
and his life was moulded and shaped
in accordance with his belief. The
last hour was calmly awaited and
when the shadows deepenei and
grew darker he felt the firm Rock
beneath his feet, and the Everlast
ing Arm round about him. The
influence of such a life will tell upon
present and future generations.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-20

Waverly Bicycles are among the
best wheels made. jackson can fur
nish bargain in either a ladies or
gentlemans wheel.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-20
WRAPPERS
That don't rip.

Have you seen these wrap
pers? If not come in and
let us show them to you.
The lining used in them
is shrunK and sanitary
make.
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At~
Chapnan's S
THIS WEEK.

Another shipment of
PULLEY BELTS,
PULLEY BELT SETS.
KOCHS PULLEY BELTS,
PULLEY BELT RINGS,
PULLEY COLLARS,
PULLEY COLLAR SETS,
ELASTIC BETTING,
New styles in
NECKWEAR,
ALL-OVER EMBROID-
ERIES,
ALL-OVERLACES,
(Black & white.)
SILK and LACE PUTTING
BLACK SHIRT WAISTS.
LADIES RIDING
GLOVES.
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CAs AsToEEA.
Bears the >ls Kind yss NsM AIxzr Dsugts
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-20
New Styles in
KID CLOVES.

Silk waists for evening
wear. Corset covers.
Val. laces and insertions.
Torchon laceS.
Purses with your init al
The English thumb purse.
Another shipment of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-18
Kennebec Pomona Grange.

All the officers with the exception of
Flora were present at the opening
exercises of Kennebec Pomona Grange
at Sidney. June IL. There was a large
attendance: fourteen oranges being
represented. Cascade sent fifty and
Sidney counted up %. A cordial adj
dress of welcome was given by Bro.
Hastings. and Worthy Master Drum
mond made suitable response. Sid
ney Grange choir furnished good music
during the exercises. In the forenoon,
a paper by Mrs NJ. l.. Gray of Read
field on objective Points for the
Patron" was read and brothers +. T.
Clifford, W. s Weeks. $. &. Watson
and A. T. Clifford continued the dis
cussion. The purposes of the grange
and what it has accomplished, and
what it is still working for We're duly
considered A defamation by Bro. G.
X. Hastings closed the exercises for
the forenoon and a recess for dinner
was declared.
At 1.30 the worthy master promptly
called to order. The intermission
passed all too quickly az it takes time
to discuss such dinners as Sidney
patrons know 50 well how to furnish.
and there are SO many old acquaint
ances to greet after these months OF
separation. Sidney Grange presented
farce on the club woman, which was
laughabe. The song. 60 Break the
News to Mother" by F. S. Collins Of
West Gardiner. was very fine.
Topic, Waste in Public Expendi-
lures" government appropriations,)
was introduced by Bro. Hastings.
Taking the motto Of Jackson. ITO the
victors belong the spoils,' the speaker
named quite a number Of appropri-
atoms made for so-called public i'm
provements which had not made a
satisfactory showing. The subject.
school Expenditures, was opened by
Mrs Ella Kennedy Of Benton. The
speaker claimed that while it may he
possible that there may be some waste
she was sure that much good resulted
from methods now employed. Brothers
f. T. Clifford, Bowman. Tilley, A. T..
] Clifford and Lapham continued the dis
| cuSsion.
| The song by Miss Clark of Sidney,
was so pleasing she was recalled. Bro.
Hastings gave one of his character
determinations that was enjoyable. Bro.
j. II. Fields 50 years Of age. acclaimed
THE Breaking Waves Dashed High"
with all the vigor of college gradu-
| ate.
rising vote of thanks was extended
| Sidney Grange for its cordial recer-
ton. Bro. F. S. Collins, in behalf Of
Cobbossee Contee Grange. invited Ken
nebec Pomona to meet with them the
4th Wednesday in September. Voted
| to accept. Closed in form.
SECRETARY.
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Rural Free Delivery in Maine.

In another column of this mornings
Journal, mention is made of the great
success attending the new rural free
delivery route from Gardiner, extend
ing through West Gardiner and Itch
field Though it has been in operation
only two weeks the system is working
very smoothly, and the 200 or more
families living along the % miles OF
tho route cannot say too much in its
praise. They find it great convent
ence 70 have the mail left at their
doors. every day, and the mail which
they desire to send, collected in like
manner.
We hope that before many years
have passed, the privileges which this
experiment of the postoffice depart
ment han cextended to this Kennebec
county community may be general in
cess in this instance can be repeated in
hundreds of similar farming commune
ties. The gratifying results of these
trials, not only in the case mentioned
but also elsewhere in Maine and in
other states. are making the govern
ment stronger in it's determination to
spread the rural free delivery system
as fast az it is practical. Our farming
sections want it and need it, and we
believe that il will be one of the most
important factors in the future de-
velopment and prosperity of our agri-
cultural regions. The growth Of the
system means the spread of intelli-
gence by keeping isolated sections in
closer touch with the busy world. In
Maine especially, the convenience of
the great number of summer visitors
on our farms and in the villages Is
also to be considered. kennebec county
Is to be congratulated that it has been
selected as the place for these rural
free delivery experiments. May this
route be made permanent and be fol-
lowed in the near future by many
others in the county and State.
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In their zeal to pursue other lunacies
the Democrats have not been saying
much of late about free trade, but il
i; not to be forgotten that they are still
the free trade party, and that Repub-
licanism stands firm as ever for pro-
lection. In this connection a very
effective campaign poster has been
prepared by the American Protective
Tariff League. On one edge of the
sheet stands Uncle Sam, gaunt, hun
cry. and unhappy, exclaiming: ''Oh,
those terrible times Of 1857 and 1894,
l pray that our people will not again
vote for free trade calamity" Across
the page stands a very different, ro-
tund figure with beamng counte-
nance. Behold" shouts Uncle Sam
the splendid results of protection I'M
der the Morrill,, Mckinley and Dingley
tariffs. Our people will surely con
tinue Mckinley prosperity" And be-
tween the two figures are written. ir
big type. the statistical records OF
free trade and protection eras. The
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The Advance oil Russia.

In the critical situation in China,
now assuming such a serious aspect,
all nations of the world are interested,
but none so directly and deeply as
Russia. If war comes, as seems eX-
tremely possible, it will involve all
nations to a greater or less extent, but
none have so much to gain or lose as
Russia. SO it is that the logic of her
development and the drift of specific
events in the Orient. cause the other
nations to be suspicious Of Russia.
There are rumors, which cannot
be verified. that Russia is urging that
fun authority be given her to crush the
Eoxer instruction, and that the
Empress is trying to play into
Russia's hands How true are these
rumors time only can tell, since the
rest Of the world cannot know just
how the steps of the Russian program
are unfolding themselves at the Pekin
court.
OF this, however, the rest of the
world is certain consistently through
been seeking to extend her empire into
Asia. India has been menaced, and it
has been only truce with England,
not a peace, which has prevented her
from pouring her hosts over the Indian
border and precipitating Il great war.
Persia, through loans, is in the power
of Russia ana Turkey looks to the
car for protection and help. And
China. that great jelly-fsh empire. has
own Japan does not forget how Russia
| robbed it of the fruits of its victory in
its late war with China. Carefully and
persistently Russia had made more and
more secure it's position in Asia, and
when the inevitable collapse of China
| comes Russia proposes to say to the
| rest of the world, Hands off,
| The greatest assurance that the
seemingly probable collision of the
powers in China will not occur at this
time is the fact that Russia is not yet
| quite ready to maintain challenge
against its western neighbors. 1t will
be some three years yet before the
completion of the trans Siberian rail-
way will enable the Gar to plant a
great army in fartheSt Asia. When
| that time comes, both Japanese inter
ests and the possessions of England in
Australia and North America will be
seriously menaced, and the alliance
of Japan and England will be
cemented. If the crisis comes to a
great war then. can there be any
doubt where our. influence would be
placed? The advance of Russia is an
appalling danger that civilization must
not be blind to.
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Watch Regulating.

A watch can be more easily ana more
accurately regulated by a star than by
the sun. The reason is that thu mo-
tion of the earth with reference To the
fixed stars is perfectly uniform. while
with reference to the sun il is not.
Select window opening Ia the south
the side of a house. To the side Of
the window attach a piece Of card
board. with a little hole bored in it,
The card must be 50 placed that You
can see d star through the hole Watch
the star as it approaches the chimney
or the side of the house, and notice the
exact time Of its disappearance behind
it.
Watch the same star the following
night, for the motion Of the earth Will
cause it to disappear behind the chin
ney exactly three minutes ana IS sec
Onds earlier than ii did on the first
night, and that is what your watch
will show If il be keeping accurate
time. Let us suppose that YOU saw the
star disappear at o'clock on the first
night: then on the second night it will
disappear at three minutes and 80 Sec
onds before S.
If you find. therefore, that the star
disappears at three minutes before $
on the second night according To your
watch. you will know that your watch
has gained SO seconds in the "A hours;
if it disappears at four minutes and 90
seconds before your watch will have
lost one minute.
If the sky be cloudy for, say three
nights after your first observation. 50
that you cannot see the star, you have
only to multiply three minutes and 80
seconds by three. and deduct the prod
uct from the time Of your first obser--
walton, TO find the time that your
watch should give. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to say that you should use one of
the fixed stars and not planet as
your guide.
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1 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Bangor,
Wed, June ~, 1900,
AT TWO O'CLOCK P. N

for the purpose of nominating a candi-
date for Governor to be supported at the
September election; and transacting any
other business that may properly come
before it. The basis of representation
will be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each
can candidate for Governor In 1896 an
additional delegate. and for fraction Of
forty votes in excess of seventy-hVe
votes an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any city,
town or plantation can only be filled by
residents of the county in which the va
cancy exists.
The State Committee will be in session
in the reception room of the nall at one
O'Clock =. NJ. on the day Of the Conven-
ton for the purpose of receiving the Gre
dentials of delegates. Delegates, in or
der to participate in the Convention,
must be elected subsequent to the date
of the call for this Convention.
The voters OF Maine. without regard 10
past political differences. who are in IA
Vor OF sustaining President Mckinley and
his administration; who believe in the
preccnt gold S'anh1rd' IN whatever legiS-
idtion VIII r,~tGIc american shipping TO
its former rank in the world; in favor OF
the Nicaragua Canal; a Pacific cable; ma
tional honor at home and abroad; who
believe in free popular education; in the
promotion of the cause of temperance;
In just and equal taxation: in an economi-
cal ana efficient admins tration OF State
Affairs are invited to unite with the Re
publicans in the selection or delegates to
this convention.
Per order, Republican State Committee.
]. VI. MANT.EY, Chairman.
BYRON ROYD, Secretary.
Augusta. Maine. May 1st. 1904
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whole is vivid object lesson t
thoughtful citizens.

Speaking of rhe critical situation in
China, Henry Clews holds this hopeful
view as to the danger of our country
becoming involved: Should war devel-
OPP ont of the present outbreak, as is
not at all impossible, its effect upon the
United States will not be serious. II
we are called upon to take more de-
cided and more active part than we are
now doing, it would involve no strain
upon the resources of the United
States. Our activities would very like
ly be confined to diplomacy support
ed by some show Of force;
but the probability Of our taking any
very active military or naval opera
tions are very remote"
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digestive and nutritIve organs are not i'll
active health. The result is that the nu-
triton for the body is not distributed in
proper proportions to make blood, bone
and muscle.
Weak young men who take course of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will find a marked change in their phys
ical strength and energy. The body will
be built up SO that gymnastics will not
tax and tire them, but be the natural
exercise enjoyed by muscles which are
nourished into firm health.
In letter received from A. D. Weller. ESQ.,
of Pensacola, Escambia Co.. Fla. (Box $40. he
states: II have, since receiving your diagnosis
of my case stomach trouble and liver com
plant. taken eight bottles of the Golden Med
ical Discovery and must say that am trans
formed from a walking shadow (as my friends
called mel to perfect health. value your rem
edies very highly aud take pleasure in recon-
mending them to any and all who suffer as
did. Four months ago did not think TO be in
shape to assist our Uncle Samuel in case of
hostilities, but thanks to you, l am now ready
FOR the Dons'"
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
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Senator SpOoner describes a Populist
as man opposed to everything that is
and in favor of everything that is not.
The New York Mail and Express
supplements this with the declaration
mat a Populist is also a man who spells
progress backward, measures the
greatness ofathe fepublic with the
length his wasEfrs and believes
mat drought anu chicken pox can be
prevented by act of Congress.
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7. The great automobile race in France,
over the course from Lyons to Paris.
and 43 minutes. Almost so miles an
hour. kept up for half a day, is Won
derful travelling by highway, and it is
certain that it will be some time before
an automobile or anything else makes
such record over the New England
roads
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STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK.
DEDIIAM.

Mrs. Ida Grey, wife of Alfred H..
Grey of this town. died Of pneumonia.
June 6. She has left besides her hus-
band. two little children, father,
mother. brothers and sisters to mourn
her loss.
Mary NJ. Burril has returned from a
visit to relatives in Bluehill.
Mrs. A. G. Burrill Is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Marcia Blood at East
Bucksport
Mrs. II. p. Burrill and son, Guy, re-
Gently visited relatives and attended
the normal school commencement
exercises at Castine.
SURRY.
There was Gypsy party" in the
Methodist chapel, last Saturday eve
ming, under the auspices Of the Church
Aid Society. The gypsies. dressed in
fantastic costumes. marched through
the streets several times. causing
much sport and merriment. The
queen" foretold the future for those
who wished her to do 50. Ice cream
and cake and other refreshments We're
served during the evening, and good
sum was realized.
Miss Sadie Jarvis, who has been in
Castine for some time, Is at home -
spend her vacation.
Mrs. Mary Patten has returned home
after spending some months with her
daughter. Mrs. Higgins. of Orland.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. |. Staples made a
short visit in town recently.
Miss Florence Wood was the re-
cipient Of a new wheel. last week.
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Admiral Schley says he has no use
for politics of any stripe and will not
consider vice presidential or any other
nominations. 1t is evident that Mrs.
Schley is content to be known simply
as the wife Of q naval hero.
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Kansas is no place for the calamity
bowler. During the past year So
counties have refunded their debt, and
where the average rate Of interest paid
on the bonds, last year, was 61a per
cent. il is now only per cent