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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-18

ly through their inability to hit Tay-
Tor. Chicago solved Swormstad's de-
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score:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-18
CINCINNATI Chicago.

Cincinnati, April 1.-THE c%incinnatis
lost the nnenin@ game here todav MAIN
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
The Whipping Post.

A bill has been offered In the Virgil
MIA Legislature to 'reestablish the whip
ping post in the state as punishment
for petit larceny. OF course this bill
will not pass, but 1t ought 10 become n
law. There is no good reason why
petty thieves, without character or
honor, should be crowding the jails,
and subjecting the commonwealth to
great expense Instead Of such law
being a return TO barbaTism it would
be directly in the line Of progress There
Is nothing the average thief breads
more than the lash, or licks better
than term In jail with board, bed
and fuel free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
Enjoy Christmas.

There is no reason, so far as we can
see, why our people should not enjoy
the coming holidays. The past year
has been one OF prosperity for all.
Work has been plentiful and wages
good, and the health OF the town the
best for years. The greatest enjoy
ment will come TO those who give
rather than to those who receive. The
giving and not the receiving Christmas
is the idea, and il is always true as the
good book says, that it is more blessed
to give than to receive. There are
some people in this community, not
withstanding our great prosperity. who
will not enjoy the holidays unless they
are remembered by their more fortu-
nate neighbors.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
EXPELLED FROM MINISTRY
Aged Baptist Minister Who At
tempted assault.

Blueticld, w. Va, December 13-At
meeting of the Twelve Pole Baptist
Church held this week, The credenti-
ais of Rev. Norris Wilson were taken
away and he was expelled
from the ministry and the church
He is the aged minister who.
it will be remembered, almost killed
his helpless wife by cutting her throat
quoting as he did so from the scriptures
without the shedding OF blood there
can be no remission Of sin"
1t was generally thought that the
old man was mentally deranged. He is
now under the indictment in the Circuit
Court of his county. and his trial will
come up at the next term of the court
He-and his wife have been living to-
gather since he was captured in the
woods few days after he committed
the deed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
Effort to Revue Whipping Post

Cup in Culpeper," said Colonel S. NJ.
Newhouse to-day, Il am held RESPONSE
bic by thenegroes for calling the con
stitutional convention for the enactment
OF the Jim Crow car BILL and now
propose to add to my achievements in
that direction by proposing a bill to re-
vive the whipping post.
There is the best reason for this.
The circuit courts will have more than
they can do In hearing and disposing
OF the numerous petty criminal cases,
and believe that the revival of the
whipping post and clothing magistrates
with power TO infiict punishments
would save the circuit courts from an
enormous amount OF work, aud effect
an enormous saving TO the State 10y
keeping petty offenders out of the jails
and the expense of giving trials.
From talks have had with mem
bers l am encouraged TO believe that
the bill will meet the favor Of a great
majority.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
VEN Give no Ind to Wall Streel

Washington, Dec. I3.-Secre.
tay Shaw declines to say any
thing for publication as to the at
tinde of the Treasury Depart
ment in regard to the present
money stringency in New York.
There Is reason to believe, how
ever, that no action whatever is
contemplated now or at any time
IN the near future.
1t is understood that the De-
partment takes the position that
the Government is not involved
IN the present situation, and that
Wall Street must rely upon its
own resources to tide over the
present Stringency.
At this time the Treasury has
no available cash in hand above
moderate working balance APP
proXimating SIS, 900, 900, and it
is not Its present purpose to fur
Their reduce this sum by making
additional deposits in national
bank repositories or otherwise.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks OF
Homer Hall, OF West Point, La. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, cnusing most obstinate cough.
Several ply sicans said he had consum
ption, but could not help him. When
all thought he was doomed he began to
use DIR. Kink s New Discovery for Com
sumption and writes-''it completely
cured me and saved my life. 1 now
weigh 227 lbs" It's positively guarau-
teed for Cou CHS, Colds and Lung troub-
les. Price soc. and $1.0O. Trial bottle
free at John E. Jackson s drug store.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
Another Good Bill.

Mr.. Stafford. of Pulaski, has offered
a bin i'm in the Legislature providing
for compulsory education in the State.
The bill compels parents and guardians
20 keep children between the ages of
eight and sixteen, in school at least
four months during the year. A pen
atty of one dollar for each subsequent
offence, is imposed for the violation of
this law. Many of the wisest and best
men of the state have long been I'm ia
vor of n compulsory law, but, for some
reason, chiefly sentimental, the law has
never been enacted. This would seem
10 be good and proper time to begin.
1t would not be n bad idea for the
friends of the measure TO give Mr.
Stafford such encouragement, in the
way of personal letters, petitions, etc
rs they may be able. The object oil
the free school system will never be
fully accomplished SO long as its citiz-
ems may or may not send their children
TO school as their greed, avarice CT in
difference may dictate. There are great
numbers Of people who are too indifIer-
ent to try TO pay school tax of one
dollar, and, Of course this great crowd
OF sorry citizens will not send their
children to school unless, in some way
compelled To do so. They should not
be allowed to raise upa tribe Of citizens
rs ignorant as themselves.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
The Price of Coal.

1t was announced last week that coal
had advanced in price TO $500 per ton
The announcement was made upon
the statement Of a gentleman who said
he was just from the Office of Hartman
and Bottimore. and that he got his in
formation there. We are glad to cor
rect this mistake. Coal is only S4.5C
per ton.
The price Of coal has advanced un-
til it is now beyond the reach OF the
poor, and there must be suffering in
many localities should the weather
turn severely cold, which fortunately
has not been the case up to this time
The agents of the coal operators all
say that the price of coal has advanc-
ed ut the mines, and cannot possibly
be hauled at a profit at the former
prices of $3.50 and 1915 per ton. AT
the same time it is said that the price
of mining has not advanced. If this is
true an enormous profit, amounting
almost to extortion, is being made on
coal, the great bulk of which is con-
sumed by the poor. OF course, IA coal
merchant, the same as any other, has
right to a profit on his goods. but
every code of moral ethics forbids that
an undue advantage should be taken
to put up to a prohibitive price a
domestic necessity This is the way
the people are talking. Coal from this
field was quoted in Norfold ON Monday
at S4.75 and $500 ton, while we are
paying nearly as much here Business
Is business" and if the coal dealers can
get a big price for coal, business
policies now in vogue justify them in so
doing. In the meantime the poor must
make the best of it, and should be
grateful to a beneficent providence fow
mild winter weather.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
A financial Fable.

Once upon a time a Business
Man had an Employe who was
capable of accomplishing wonders
in the way of Industry. The En-
ploye could put his shoulder I'M
der a bale of goods that would
stagger two Ordinary men and
walk off with it just as easy.
The Business Man thought a
great deal of the Employe, but
one day designing Competitors
took him to One Side and whis-
pered a Lot of Stuff into his ear.
"Yous Employee" said they,
"workS too much. He does not
leave enough for the others to do.
As a result you are not getting the
Service from them that you ought
to have. You should repress this
too willing servant, else the 9TH
erS will become Fat and Lazy"
The Business Man, succumb-
ed to the argument, and called
the Capable Employe to him and
and said:
"You perform too much work.
In order to Subdue your industry
| will now saw off one of your
legs"
With one leg off the Employee
was seriously handicapped, vet
he still Performed much Labor.
81 see that | must also deprive
YOU of one ARM" said the Bust
ness Man, acting upon his sug-
gestion.
a little later the Business Man,
who was by this time quite in
love with the Process of Ampu-
taton, fell upon the already Grip
Piled Employee and cut off the re-
naming Arm and Leg, cracked
few of his ribs, Fractured his
Skull and kicked him in the
spine.
There, l guess that will hold
you for WHILE" said the Bust
ness Man.
a few weeks later the Business
Man strolled through his Store
and noticed that the Crippled EN-
ploye was doing nothing. Then
1t dawned upon the aforesaid
Business Man that there was no
need in retaining the services of
One who could not perform SER
vice by reason of incapacity.
"Out you 60" said the Bust
ness Man, and the Crippled En-
ploye was discharged.
81 discharged him because he
was not able to work." said the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
The Price of Sugar.

The Tazewell Supply Co. announces
that sugar at their store is only Sc a
pound, when others are selling at 81
and Z cents. Mr.. PeeIy assures us
that he makes profit on sugar at Sc
a pound. 1t is not reasonable to sun
pose that he is in business for his
health or amusement.
If Mr.. Peesy can make living pro-
fit on sugar at five cents pound he is
60 be commended for so doing. Sugar
has become a necessity in every family
and the necessaries Of life should be
sold as cheap as possible. II Mr.. Peery
can sell sugar at profit for five cents
pound the question is why the other
merchants Of the community cannot
do the same?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
A Cold Wave

The forecast of sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that a hoars.s
voice and a heavy cough may invade
the sanctity of health in your own home.
Cautious people have a bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure always at hand.
E. II. Wise, Madison, Ga, writes: Il am
indebted to One Minute Ccngh Cure for
my present goDd health. and probably
my life." 1t cures Coughs, Colds, La
Grippe. Bronchitis. Pneumonia and all
Throat and Lung troubles. One Minute
Cough Cure cuts the phlegm, di avs out
the Inflammation, heals and soothes the
mucous membranes and strengt hens
the lungs. John f. Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
Compulsory Education.

We are sorry to see that a bill
has been introduced in the House
OF Delegates to compel parents
to send their children to school.
Everybody knows that The
Times is in favor Of education
We have done what we could to
advance the cause of popular ed
ucation in Virginia, and we
should like to see every child al
school for at least eight months
in the year. But when it comes
to forcing parents by law to send
their children TO school and fin
ing them when they do not send
them; when it comes TO sending
a police officer around to the
homes OF the people to take their
children out and march them of
TO school in defiance of the wish
es OF the parent, we enter our
solemn protest. We do not be-
lieve that the liberty-loving peo-
pie Of Virginia are ready for any
such autoCratic measures, and we
hope that the bill will be defeated
by an overwhelming vote. -
Richmond Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
MANY BURGLARIES
TazeweII and Russell
Suffer Great Loss of
Property.

For the past two months or more
safe blowers have been at work on
stores in this county and much yalua-
bic property has been destroyed.
Last Friday night ComptOn's store,
four miles north east OF Lebanon, was
robbed and burned. Loss several
hundred dollars. No insurance.
just Jews days previous TO the
above robbery and burning the store
house Of S. +. Combs q Son, on the
headwaters OF Weaver's creek, this
county, was burned. Before this bull
ding caught fire the safe was blown
open. The explosion tore out one
whole side OF the building. LOSS S12,-
600. Insurance $4,000.
On the 9th. or October burglars. sup
posed TO be the same band that burn
cd the above mentioned stores, set fire
to the store Of the jerks Mercantile
Co, OF this town. resulting in the de-
struction by fire TO goods, buildings,
etc, TO the amount Of $4,000.
We trust the guilty parties will be
captured, but at present no clue has
been found as to their whereabouts. -
Lebanon News.
About Oct l burglars broke into the
p. o. here, securing about 100000,
and week ago burglarized the store
house OF the Graham Supply Co., and
another store in that town. 1t all looks
like the work Of the same hands. No
clues hove been obtained, and, so far
as we know, no effort is being made to
capture the thieves. The counties Of
lazewell and Russell should jointly
raise fund and put sleuth on the
track Of these nimble manipulators Of
dynamite and the Jimmy"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
No More Rural Free Dei,vey for
KirgfnId Nov.

Washington, Dec. r3.-Re-
preventative Swanson, of Virginia,
a member OF the committee on
postofices and postroads, said
yesterday that no more rural free
delivery routes could be laid out
in Virginia until there had been
additional appropriations there
fore. All the funds available
have been exhausted, except
what is necessary to maintain and
operate the routes already estab-
lished.
1t is expected that an appro-
priaton OF $500, 100 may be made
for this work on an urgent de-
iciency appropriation. IL that is
done more routes can be estab-
lished at any early date. Other
wise there can be no more new
routes until after July next.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

This is the time when the real econo-
mist will give some poor devil a quarter
to shovel Off the snow instead OF doing it
himself.
An English sparrow ought to die, but
kill him with brick, don't let him starve
to death in the snow.
Though a cat have nine lives, yet
may she give them all up on the frozen
back fence in nights like these.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

This old world would make slower
progress in education if it were not for
the questions children ask.
It's mighty mean man that will
disabuse his child's mind concerning
Santa Claus in otder to save a few
cents.
Every once and a while we witness
upon the streets spectacle that max
es us wish horses could form a strong
labor union.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
What's IN A Name.

Everything is in the name when il
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. Z. c. De.
Witt x Co. of Chicago, discovered, some
years ago, how to make a salve from
Witch Hazel that is specific for Piles.
For Blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
truding Piles, arzema, cuts, burns
bruises and all skin discusses DEWITT
Salve has no equal. This has given rise
to numerous worthless counterfeits.
Ask Tor DeWitt's-the genuine. Iohn
e. Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

The Virginia Legislature has appro-
priated $4,000 for an exhibit at ST.
Louis which amount will be supple
mented by private subscriptions. Our
exhibition at Chicago was not at all
creditable. A great opportunity will
be afforded at StLouis to let the world
see us as we are.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

I suffered from yery obstinate case Of dvsn.r-
STA" writes R. X. Secord ESQ, of II Eastern
Ave, Toronto. Ontario. 81 tried q great num-
Der OF remedies without success. finally lost
faith In them all. was so far gone that could
not bear any solid food on my stomach for long
time; elt Melancholy and depressed. Could not
sleep or follow my occupation (tinsmith) Some
four months ago friend recommended your
Golden Medical Discovery Aher q weeks
treatment had derived sc much benefit that I
continued the medicine. I have taken three
bottles and am convinced II has In my case &C
eomplshed a permauent cure. ! can conscien-
uously recommend Il 10 the thousands Of dys-
psptic throughout the land"
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing " Just
as good" for diseases Of the stomach,
blood and lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets stimulate
the liver
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

Nobody ever freze to death hustlin
around trying to keep somebody else
from freezing.
The beautiful snow has the seamy
side,
Ventilation is good for crowded pur-
ses.
High prices and low temperature are
not as far apart as they ought to be.
A cold snap is not the kind of snap
the poor are looking for.
And let us not forget those also who
have to take the street cars night and
morning. They starve not neither do
they freeze, yet Solnmon in ali his glory
was not a ride like one of these.
Mon y brings the m st happiness
to those who use it to make others
happy.
The fool wastes his time and moner
trying TO break into the ssmart set.1
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

The longer the road the better the
rest.
Sin is not to be shackled with cob
webs.
A whole lot of streunosity suffers
from laryngeal exhaustion.
Charity covers multitude of sins
only when not exercised for that pur-
pose.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

A warm heart may be a great COM
fort to many cold bodies.
Reading may make full man, but
library victuals are not what an empty
man wants in this kind of weather.
These are not the days and nights
when the motorman earns his bread by
the sweat Of his brow.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
Christmas Time.

1NFfStHTuS fIHe.
Amt too old f'r Christmas time,
Same OF joyous season;
JUS fergit my CROWN years
That's the simple reason.
Forty years roll off my back
When tn sleigh bells tinkle;
Kick my heels an plum fergit
I've got airy wrinkle.
Christmas times a timef'r joy
Drop your years an be a boy.
Don't you sit there by tn stove
Broodin' DER yer trouble.
Ev'ry care ye brood erbout
You air sure t double.
Jump right up an crack yer heels,
Join tn Christmas singin';
Snap yer fingers at OF Time
Christmas bells air ringin'.
Christmas times a time f'r play,
Lay your troubles all away.
Dance a breakdown on tn floor,
S'lute an swing yer lady!
Laugh an sing until you feel
You air In Already.
Altman leftl To feel your years
Time like this is treason.
Right an left Now promenade
This is Christmas season.
Christmas times no time f'r gloom
All join hans aroun' tn rooml
Swing yer PARTNERS! Amt this fine?
Boys an girls t'gether.
OF age Is forgotten now
This is Christmas weather.
Walk yer pardner L her seat;
Want no music slow, sir.
Kise her meath tn mist'eto
Fore she can say mo, sir"
Christmas times no time f'r tears
Time t drop yer gathered years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

Every number of the Scientific Am
erlcan is good, but the issue OF Dec
18th, is the hands omest and best we
have seen. 1t is a Transportation
number and is full OF fine. vivid dis
criptions and useful information.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
TRESPASS NOTICE.

All persons are warned not to hunt
shoot, or otherwise tresspass on my
premises. Trespassers will be dealt
with according to law.
j. Z. BUCHANAN,
Clear Fork. Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

One Of the leading Southern papers
is very much excited as to what part
OF the country the next Dem cratic
Presidential nomination should come
from. From present Indications In wont
matter much where he comes from.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

us nauke. soon or
late he will be
caught again and
bear added punish
ment for his short
ESCAPED from his cell.
Those who by the
use of palliative
powders and tablets
escape for a time
from the suferings
of dyspepsia are Ia
the same condition
as the escaped pris-
oner. Soon or late
they will go back 70
the old condition
and pay an added
penalty for temper
airy release
DIR. Pierce's Cold
IN Medical Discov-
cry cures dyspepsia
and other diseases
of the stomach and
organs Of digestion
and nutrition. Its
cures are lasting.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
Fons A DEADLY Attack.

MY wife was so i'll that good physic
ians were unable to help her." writ, S
Nj. M Austin, OF Winchegtrr, Ind, but
was completely cured by Dr.. Kings
New Lie Pills" They work wonderous
in stomach and liver troubles. Cure
constipation. SICK Headache, 25c. at
John E. Jackson's drug store
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

On these slippery pavements give
your horse chance instead Of a lick.
He wasn't born with steele shoes on.
It's a cold day when some people
get right.
While the earth appears glorious in
her splendid mantle of white, there are
others who haven't so much as blank
ct.
1t is really remarkable how big load
OF cold very little child can stand up
under.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

This Is not propitious moment to
take up church collection for the
heathern living in the tropics.
Get together everybody; in union
there Is warmth.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
NOTE.

All persons are hereby warned not
to tresspass on my lands east of town
in any way-hunting or otherwise
tresspassing will be punished to the full
extent of the law.
JAS. b. PAINTER,
Five Oaks. Va.
Oct. 9th. '02.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

The turkey that escaped Thanksoiv-
ing Is not so sure that life is worth Iiv-
ing, after all.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
S0ved at Graves Brink

II know would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs. S. II New
som, Decatur, Ala, elf had net been for
Electric Bitters. For three years suf,
fered untold agony from the worst form
OF Indigestion, Water crash. stomach &
Bowel DysPepsia. But this excellent
medicine did me a world OF good. Sine.
using it can eat heartily aud have
gained 80 pounds" For Indigestion
Loss OF ppetite; Stomach. Liver aud
Kidney troubles Electric Btters are a
positive, guar ant~ed cure. Only 5ay. at
John Z. Jackson's drug store.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

Business Man when asked about
it.
Moral: Still there are some
people who wonder why silver is
only 80 cents an ounce.-Com-
moner.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

Its about time hi Steele was making
MS appearance for the holidays.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19
die PRlSONER

Who escapes from jail IL by no means
free. He 10 under the ban of the law
and punishment II written over against
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

A whole lot of people who are espec-
Tally careful about their physical health
rush into moral contamination with
their eyes wide open.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

Some Christians set about Gods bus
mess in a way that would bankrupt
their own.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-12-19

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