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New-York tribune., 1901-02-06
LoURENco MARQUES THREATENED.
PORTUGAL HAS ASKED FOR BRITISH AS
SISTANCE

London. Feb. 5.--It is reported in London that
the Beers commanded by Blake are threatening
Lourenco Marques. and that Portugal has re-
quested British assistance. It is further as
serted that a British squadron has been ordered
TO Lourenco Marques.
The British Foreign Office has received semi
official confirmation Of the report that the Beers
were threatening 10 enter Lourenco Marques,
and that the local Portuguese authorities were
asking for British assistance.
1t is also reported that British troops are ad-
vancins rapidly toward the Portuguese frontier
New-York tribune., 1901-02-06
REPLIES 70 DIR. HENRIoUEz

Ardsley on Hudson. y. Y. Jan. 26. 1901
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
Mrs. sallle Floyd Lanier.

The News has been so fortunate
az to secure the services of Mrs.
Lanier as reporter and writer. She
10 not unknown to our readers, being
q neice Of Mrs, Young, and known
TO others of our people.
She is a daughter of the late Capt.
VIM. n. Cook, who was prominent
lawyer for many years, and also
an active practitioner in this district,
andsdopted son and private secretary,
Of Gov. John B. Floyd.
Capt. Cook, commanded. the
Wythe County, Grays 90 A. 4th
Va. Artillery, in the Civil
War, and gave mp his life in their
service. Mrs. Lanier was born near
Wytheville, at "Hedg, field" the
home OF her maternal grandfather
DR. A. d. Gage. where most OF her
childhood was passed. removing
thence to Ststesville, N. q. where
she married Georgian, cousin of
the late poet, Sydney Lanier, aud
where her home has been ever
since.
Mrs. Lsnier expects to make her
future home in Tazewell. She has
had considerable experience as writer
and correspondent for number Of
leading newspapers snd magazines
Of the South,
Mrs. Lanier will write and report
regularly for the News, and we ask
for her the cooperation of our people
in our efforts 10 secure,
the best, and all the news.
We believe our readers will ap
preciate this effort on our part, tC
improve the news columns of oul
paper.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
Abingdon oresbytery.

Tho Abipgdon P..vesbytery' ac-
ceraang to appointment convene"
At the White church, Thompson
Vslley, ON Wednesday even Ing a. 0
o'.look. The opening sermon "as
preached by Rev. W. A. Hail., %
WytbeyilIe. text: Lat. Tim. 1: l,2.
Rev. K. V. Lancaster was chosen
Moderator. and Rev. Measrs Ander-
son aud GilMer, Clerks.
Several additional delegates ar
rived on yesterday. The attendance
from the community is large ane
the hospitality of the good peopi'
of the Valley Is. Of course cnar"c
teristic. A large crowd isexpecte'
u on Sunday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
Order of Publication.

Y |sirginia: In tho Clerks Ofilce of the
" Circuit Court for Tezewell County.
Sept. 2lst. 1901.
w. b. &. Harman, Complainant.
Vs. In chanoery.
Daniel IL. Patterson, IL. Il. Case, Agent
for Richard Z. Baer Il Co, and Richard
Z. Baer and other persons, whose names
are unknown, partners under the name
and style of Richard z. Baer \ Co.,
Defendants.
The object OF this suit Is to subject
by the attachment, which has
been issued In this case and
levied, to the payment OF a debt of $780,
~, with interest, assert vi by the COM
plainant In his bill. certain sawed lumber
belonging TO the defendants, Richard i.
Baer h Co, part of which, about $4,000
feet is at Tip Top. Station of the Nor
folk Il Western Hallway. and about H.
600 feet at saao B Belcher's store In Abbs
Valley. and about II. 900 feet on the mill
yard formerly occupied by Daniel H.,
Patterson on laurel Creek, and In Taze-
we'll County, Virginia. The debt above
mentioned Is asserted against the defen-
dant. Richard L. Baer a. Co., and also
against the defendant, Daniel IL. Pat
terson. Complainant's debt Is also as
serted against said lumber as n lien by
virtue OF written contract. set out In the
bill. as we'll as being held In trust by
Richard T.. Raer * Co.. for complainant.
And IL appearing from the bill filed.
verified by the affidavit OF complainant,
that II. IL. Case. Agent for Richard +,
B aer & Co.. and Richard T.. Baer Il Co..
and other Der IONS. whose names are un.
known, partners under the name and
style OF Richard T. Baer 4 Co., that said
parties whose names are unknown are
made parties TO the bill, by the general
description OF parties unknown" are
non-residents of the State OF Virginia, IL
is ordered that they appear here within
fifteen days after due publication OF this
order, and do what may be necessary to
protect their interest In this suit; and
that copy hereof be published once a
week for four successive weeks In 1.-THE
CLINcH VALLEY NEWS" newspaper
published at TaZewell, Tazewell County
Virginia. and that a copy be posted at
tue front door of The Court House OF said
County, rs prescribed by law.
A copy teste:
Ia. Bane Harman Clerk.
Henry & Graham p. q.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
Straley-Witten q.

Mr.. Frank T. WittHn, OF Tazewell
Co. and Niss Lucy Straley were
married at the brides home at Egg
gleston Springs, Sept. 2lst. After
the marriage the happy pair left for
Bluefeld, where they were hand
somely entertained at the home OF
DR.. c, A, johnson. On Wednesday
they arrived at the home of the
groom father, Dr. II. g. Witten,
where q cordial reception awaited
them. A few friends and relatives
had been invited to meet them, and
an elegant dinner was served. There
are none to whom the NGws Office
exte q ds warmer good wishes than tc
this young couple, The bride wa'
Art aeacher at the College last year
and won all hearts by her grace an6
charm of manner. We are glad Il
welcome her to Tazewell. Mr.
Wltten has long been one OF th
editors personal friends. BE is
man If fne intellect end literar.
acou,re Hent, who promises tobe com
a ,eader IN his chosen avocatior, ;h
aainistry. He has the best w''he
Nfa host CT frit >uds'
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
white Lies.

One would hardly dare to ask
friend to dine In so many words, says
n writer in The Spectator, II 1t were
not permissible for him to make the
false reply that he was sorry he was
engaged and could not come.
Ordinary social intercourse. instead
OF becoming more direct, would have
to be carried on by an elaborate sys-
tenn OF hints; otherwise society would
become, metaphorically speaking,
bear garden in which sensitive persons
would be battered to death. 1t would
be impossible to lset used to being told
.T do not like you. and your friends
bore me-" or 81 could come quite easi'
iy. but ] do not care to identify myself
with the very second rate people
among whom you i've"
Neither could we improve matters o.
reversing the ordinary procedure and
allowing the guests to invite them
selves
The rebuff of being refused hospitaii
ty would be almost unbearable.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27

Are you a lover OF "the weedi'
"Yesi' Do you "chaw" or smokei
"Both?" Well, you want to go to
Jackson's. He has a lot of fine "chaw-
in tobaker,' aud as for pipes. he's
o verrun' He has as fine q line of
pipes of all sizes, shapes and prices
as were ever shown in any one store
in this town. Some OF them are
beauties. The fine pipes in cases are
up'to-date. and a bound to please
the most fastidious smoker. He
has also, some of the ugliest pipes
you ever saw, but they are fashion
able and therefore salsble. Jsckson's
''Old Jury" Cigar aud his new pipes
are giving him 6ne trade with the
"lovers of the weed thst soot hes. y
An inspection of his fine stock will
convince you that 'this in NO Joke
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27

assurance from the best msdI-
cal talent in the world that the
Prssiden. would surely receiver.
Never was such feeling exhibitad
by all, including all political psar-
ties and religious denomlnatio ms,
both white and colored. On lH-
ceiving the news the Mayor I'd
Pocahontas, Mr.. e. j. Ware, tells
grs. he'd the Hon. A. OorteIvou, at
Buffalo, the symr athies and regret q
Of the citizens OF Pocahcntas The,
Mayor called . meeting of the
citizens on Saturday night. Septem.
ber 18th. The Public Hall was
crowded r solutions were pre- :
pared by . com mittee sppoint. I'd
by the chair, and submitted ,Arf
adopted. Col. Browning was c. sI,e,d
and addressed the meeting. n.
being Intimate with Prssids.n
Mckinley, made one Of the mos
feeling speeches ever listepsed TO b,
the citizens Of Pocshoatas. Msjo
McKin'sy's name ~ill 20 Sicwa i
history, and none who 'Aave eon.
bsfore him or shall 90 aftes h.u
will be more honored Wy, not onI,
the people of the ibes 6 geve5meu
In the world bat BY nj. the evils.
nations in the world
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
FROM RAIN IN THE WOODS.

When on the leaves the rain insists.
And every gust brings showers doWaI
When all the woodland amokss with naistA 4
take the old road out Of town Ill
Into the hills through which IL twlsta ScfS
hpd the vale where catnip grows, ssHS
Where boneset blooms. with wetnees ooWed~
The vale through which the red creek flows
Turpid with hill washed clay and loud
A some strange horn a wildmGn blows.
Like knots upon the gray bsTked trees
The lichen oolored moths ere pressed.
And, wedged IN hollow blooms. tho bees
Seem clotted pollen; In its nest
The hornet crseps and hes at ease.
The butterfly and forest bird
Aye huddled on the same gnarled bouEh
From which, like some rain voweied word
That dampness hoarsely utters now,
The tree tosd's voice IS vaguely heard,
crouch and listen, and again
The woods are allied Tor me with forEnss
Weird, elan shapes in train on traip
Arise and now feel the arms
Around me OF the wFsiths OF rain.
o wraiths Of rsini q trailing misti
Still fold me. held me and pursuei
still let my lips by yours be hsSedi
Still draw me with your hands 81 dew
Unto the tryst, the drippingNrysti
Madison Cawein In Atlantic.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
P0cAH0NTAs.

A Tribute OF Respect to the Late
President.
The following letter came TOO late
for publication in our last paper
Pocahontss, Va, Sept. 16.-ton
Saturday last the news rsash ed
Pocahontss, BY telegram, Of the
death of our distinguished Pre- s,>
dent Major William Mckinley
The Jews spread through the TO wn
like Q streak Of lightning, which
shocked the entire community
Center Street was soon crowded
wi h anxious citizens hopiug tha,
IL was q mistake, having had ,th,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27

Kentucky. other congressional wed
dings will be those OF the Misses Fora
ker. daughters OF the Ohio senator.
Not until we reach the large and ex-
elusive "army and navy set' OF Wash
ington society do we find the greatest
number OF blushing brides and happy
Dridegrooms. In October the adjutanA
general or the United States army.
General Henry @. Corbin, Will be mar
rled to Miss Edith Patten. Another
notable army engagement is that OF
Miss Consuelo Yznaga OF Washington
TO Lieutenant James Regan, Jr.
One OF Washington's most beautiful
and accomplished society girls, Miss
Louise Tucker. will be married this
month TO Lieutenant N. B. Ritten-
house. u. s. A. An engagement just
announced that signifies the union OF
the two branches OF the service is that
OF Miss Mary Switz0r. daughter OF the
late General Nelson b. Switzer. II. y.
A., 70 Lieutenant Joseph Strauss. u. \.
N. Lieutenant Strauss is the famous
gunnery expert in charge OF the naval
proving ground at Indian Head, Md.
Congressional circles are interested
In the coming nuptials OF Miss Abby
Aldrich. daughter OF the Rhode Island
senator. TO Mr.. John ID. Rockefeller.
Jr., son OF the millionaire. This we'd
ding. however. will probably not be
celebrated until winter and will then
be at the Aldrich house In Providence,
II. i. Diplomats are preparing for the
marriage I'm October Of Mime. Regina
Rengifo. the charming American wild
ow OF n distinguished Colombian gen.
eral. TO NJ. Eugene Thiebaut. formerly
necretarY of the French embassy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27

Lodge be drapsd 10 mourning and
the brethren wear the badge Of
mourning for thirty days;
RESOLVED 3rd. That those rssolu
tons be spread on the minutes OF
Lodge and . copy sent to the CLrScH
VALLEY NEW. spd Tazewell Republi-
can. and they be requested to publish
the same, and also copy sent 10 the
widow Of the deceased brother.
A. p. BRowN,
s. L. LITz, ) Cox
r. T.. GILLEsPIE,
W. Ii. FRAzIxR, Secretary.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
Rssolu tons Of Respect.

Tue COMMITTEES appointed by Hsr-
msn L ,dge M. 222, A. r. & A NJ.
10 draft resolutions expressing
our sorrox upon tue death OF their
bel vel brother. j. Mosby DAVIS.
who departed his life on the 9th,
day OF August. 1901. respectfully
snnmit tbs following:
lst. WHeREAs, It has pleased our
Heavenly Father to removs by de ath
one of our oldest and most bsloxed
brethre j. MobsY Davis, be IL there.
fore
RESOLVED. That while We bow In
humble snbmission to the Divine
will We feel that Harman Lodge has
lost tried and true friend, one who
has fill ed every Office in the Lodge
With credit to himself, and honor tc
frat rnity, from Master down, Ind
who dem oustrsted his deyo lou snd
attstchmans to the fraternity by q
prompt and regular attendance upon
its meetings;
RESoLvxp End. That our sympa
thy be extended to bis bersa,si
widow, and relatives, and that th,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27

to Germany. and Alfonso may pay .
visit to his Teutonic cousin" Emperor
William. 1t is also possible that the res
turn trip may be made through Aus
tria, giving Alfonso an opportunity Of
meeting his old kinsman. the empcror|
Of that country. Throughout bis t<4y-
els the king will be accompanieo ~
General yYeyler Of unpleasaRt wsWsxx
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
or to the White House.

Oyster Bay, L. l.. Sept. "a
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt will leave
for Washington at 8 o'clcck to
morrow moi ming in q special Car.
In this Car will oe Mrs. Rvoseve II,
her daughter Miss Ethel, Miss
Edith and Miss Young, the COVER
ness. William Loeb, Jr, the
Presidents secretary, Will act as
escort to the party.
Washington DC, Sept. 25.-Mis.
Theodore Roosevelt the wife OF
the President, took up her ,perms-
nent residence in Washington to-
night, when as mistress or the
White House, she occupied apart
ments there for the first time. She
reached the city about half-past
nine o'clock, bringing with her two
Of the children, governess and q
honsekeepeI. President Roosevelt
met Mrs. Roosevelt and he children
at the porte cochoe of the White
House.
For two hours late in the after
noon the President enjoyed a
horseback ride, ccom2anied by
Colonel Sanger, assistant Secretary
of War.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
ALFONSO TO TRAVEL.
spaiA's BOY King VIII Visit Various
Parts OF Europe.

spaiA's BOY King VIII Visit Various
Parts OF Europe.
When in n few days President Lou
bet OF France meets his friend and ally,
Nicholas III. OF Russia, he Will welcome
at the same time as a guest young King
Alfonso or Spain. together the presi-
dent and the two monarchs will re-
view the French army In Its grand ma
neuvers near the ancient city OF
Rheims.
The young king OF Spaln's visit to his
northern neighbor viii be part OF his
extended trip through Spain and
France. He expects to visit Gibraltar.
the Balearic islands and Marseilles.
ending the trip at Reims. 1t is quite
probable that the tour will be extended
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
The SCHOOLS
OF TAZEMELL
Have Opened and Are
Progressing Nicely.

The Graded School. with Prof.
Byron, Principal, opened well. In
the Primary Department, Miss Lou
Kiser, teacher. are AZ. In Miss Ella
Bowen's room are Al larger pupils,
and 10 Miss Matte Lswis's room are
81. The High School Department
has the gratifying enrollment OF 72,
SO of whom come from without the
town. TIE class beginning Latin is
the largest ever enrolled, numbering
28. There is now q library Of 200
volumns, and 100 moro are to be
added in q month.
DoDeE's BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Prof. Do1ge's Business College,
now numbers 90, and SIX more are 70
enter this week. There ara six class
rooms and all business branches are
taught by Ave observation-disclosures
ply, typewriting. stenography, book
keeping. The teaching OF steno-
graphy is made q speciality, Strsyer's
Universal Shorthand being the text
book used. Individual instruc-
tions given to each pupil.
TAzEwELL COLLEGE,
The College opened with the fol
loving faculty: Prof. @. d. II.
Showalter, Principal, Rev. j. n.
Hsrmsn, Prof. w. d. Lacy, Prot. j.
w. Hartman, Mrs. Showslter, Miss
Hattie Hsrman. Special instructors,
Misses Dollie BaumgsrdBsr and
Louie Caldwell. The total enroll
msnt ia IS, and those entering this
week will make some 75. The work
OF the school is IN - large measure
preparatory and large enrolment is
not derired, al in accordance with
the most modern methods az much
individual instruction is given as
possible. Tue standard of conduct
among the students is unusually
high, 10 "toughs," being desired.
The girls home is at Highland Park,
in special charge of Porf. and Mrs.
Showalter. who see that the beautiful
residence is made q home in the BEST
sense of the word. The boys are
lodged in the main building. In the
pew brick addition, now In course of
ersction,' aud pronounced by experts
the best brick building IN the county,
there are two large cellar-rooms
ani the boiler-room, the others for
tas Use of the business department.
. Tue FIRST fOor'will have three recit-
nilun rooms, library and Principals
st.ds. The upper floor is entirely
rcurlrd by the chapel, which will
Ue very luomy aud comfortable.
There are three literary societies, one
f.ulals, The New Century Club" the
utuer two male, the ''Gillespie" aud
Jaeger" societies, named respectively
for Mr. Geo Gillespie and Col. Wm
lase.I, zach of which gentlemen
gives medal to the best cont stant
: In debate. Col Jaeger has also
promised library in the course of q
year. Hitherto there has been no
place for one. The College has
never bad AS good prospect before
1t, aud its new facilities location and
fine faculty, with its Univercity-
trained members. should insure O
la ge patronage.
Miss Anois williams piivste
~ci'rIs d rug veil. with 81 pupils
an he grows in popularity az q
traoasr of children.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-09-27
CAPITAL WEDDINGS.
Many Washinston People OF Pxezss-
nence sOon 60 Face the Altar.

nence sOon 60 Face the Altar.
Cupid has been exceedingly busy In
Washington during the last year or so.
and the natural result will be his re-
tirement In the fall in favor or Hymen.
The number or weddings to be cele-
brated at the national capita, In the
near future Is unusually large.
An early September wedding will be
that OF Mrs. Mary p. Blackburn to
Senator Joseph O. 8. Blackburn Of
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-06-28
RAILROADS. As DEVELOPERS.

1T has been stated in recent new
dispatches that over forty Thousand
homeseekers have been transferred
from the east to the state of Wash
lngton through the agency of two
trans-continental railroad companies
whose purpose is the building up of the
country through which they run. with
the view Of the ultimate dividends
from the labor of the newcomers
what the two trans continental rail
ROAD companies have done for the state
OF Washington the Norfolk and West
ern, we have no doubt, is ready TO Aid
IN doing for Virginia. 1t remains true
however THAT the gods help them who
help themselves" and Virginia must
help IN the helping process.
The HERALD is doing its duty As far
as this section is concerned. but conld
improve on its work with proper coon.
Grafton. We had occasion recently to
know just what one croaker tried TO do
In the matter Of discouraging strangers
who come in our midst with q view of
settling. This croaker said to a pros
pective land buyer: "If YOU bring
money enough with you to live ON this
Is good place to live, but YOU can't
make living here" Fortunately the
stranger to whom this gratuitous advice
was given had been entertained bv a
number Of our farmers who live as
well, If not better than others. who
make their living right here and who
have good bank account, aud the words
'' The cfoaker were idle words. though
ne intended that they should carry
weight. q
But not only have we the croaker to
ontend with, but the careless cultiva.
or the non-user Of paint or white wash :
rush, The farmer who fails to make
ay While the sun is shining tbe At
"ners of horses and mules who caros 81
dining for their appearance. The
'ous-OoN statesman Is terror too. and Of
he man who sees no good i'm a neigh. h,
Dr. But Notwithstanding theso fir
's'rucIlng elements with the cooper-
ION of the Norfolk and Western and
If earnest, cheerful workers, South. II
le Virginia will become the hannv III
me Of thousands Of new corners rel
The combination Of croakers and care. no
IS persons can not prevent if
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-06-28

We are glad to believe that TIM
body is composed in large Part a
least, of men of good common sens,
and without axes to grind. We par
tcularly admire the pluck of Delegate
Harrison of Frederick, who would
say plainly to Congress, we purpose Ia
to take care of Virginia regardless OF
what effect it will have on our repre-
sentatiOn in Congress. We can live
with Mr. Nobody in Washington, but
in order to decent living we must have
somebody in Richmond
DR.. McIlwaine's plea for Richmond.
and earnest work, was well put.
Mr. Flood would incorporate in the
new constitution a provision which
prohibits negroes from holding State
Offices, and he urges that such provis-
ION viii not conflict with any Of the
amendments Of the constitution of the
United States, as that question has al.
ready been passed upon by the Supreme
Court. His contention is that those
amendments do not touch upon the
right to hold Office, that Of voting
alone being involved.
Or. Mcllwaine is chairman of the
committee on public institutional |
high mpliment and wise and Judi
cious appointment.
Now that the committees have been
appointed the work Of the Convention
should be prosecuted vigo ously. The
cost Of holding the Convention is con-
siderable, and the sooner over the bet
ter. The Richmond Dispatch will
print free Of charge the fullIproceed-
lngs Of each day, the report to be fur
nlshed by the Conventions official
and this will cost the
State $3.50 a month. This is COM I
hendable enterprise on the part of the I
O'spdtch, and no doubt the best ar.
sngement the State could have made {
Or. Mcllwaine offered the following o
e-olution. He is striking in the right u
Erection :,
Providing for publication of the bal K
d by return to the viva voce system II
voting, requiring parties desiring to
sglster to present application in own
andwrlting and to present tax re- fr
eipts. III