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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-11
Premipent People" Taking the Place
Of the '.Crowds,''

Associate Reformed PreNbyterian.
The Editor OF the Press aud Banner
is constantly making war on some
word or some expression. Just now
he IL wearied with the use by the
newspapers OF the word "prOminent"
In connection with almost every name
that IL mentioned, and he fears the
time Is coming when people will refer
to q man as "a prominent ex-member
of the chain gang" Communities
sometimes do not know that some oi
their residents are prominent until
they zee them so described in the
papers. Anybody can get q puff, il
matters not how unworthy they may
be-and lots Of people are after them
too.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-11

CIos. connections at Greenwood for oil points on
9. A. L. aud c. Il 9. Railways, and NJ spsrtAnburs
with Southern Railway.
For any information relative 10 tickets, rates, sehe'
ule, ETC., sddfcss
ERNEST WILLIAMS. Gen. Pass. Agt.Aususta,6s
E. N. NORTH. Sol. Agent
T. NJ. EMERSON. Trafic Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-11
NEW HATS.-.New and Up.
to.Date Shapes.
MRS. MARY TAGGART

has fine assortment of New Hats and New UpoDae Shapes of
Hats which she proposes to sell between and Christmas at
below COST She expects give up her store and will
sell all goods prices. She business
and you bargain in headgear your tme The
goods must and will 20.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-11

Call ON L. T. q T. II. Miller for your ca
rents, raisiua and cstron.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-11
DREsSMAKING.

r AM READY AND PREPARED TO DO
L all kind OF dressmaking Prices reason.
able. Work guaranteed. Give me 4 call nj
the residence OF Mrs. Jas. a. Hill.
Aug. q. 1872. u Miss LENA MENDAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24

a glass of whisky and water" he (Crook)
never saw him in his life under the In
fuence of liquor. He couldn't possibly
have met and talked with the Enultitudes
of persons he saw every day and INDUCED
to any great extent in the ardent, said the
colonel.
There was another man at the White
House during the Johnson administration
that no few persons knew, and that was
Ned" Kershaw, the doorkeeper, who held
the position at the door of the Presidents
office, now held by Capt. Loeffier at the
door of President Roosevelts office.
Kershaw was lame, but got about in
very lively manner He had been a mes
senger at the Senate and was brought by
Mr. Johnson to the White House kershaw
had no military training, such as Loef1er
had The latter is we'll known by poll
ticians and public men generally, as well
as any man at the White House. He was
born in Germany and bears his Teutonlc
impress firmly upon his cOuntenance, while
his snow white hair gives him venerable
appearance. This gentleman was in the
regular army before the war and was at
one time orderly to Gen. Robert E. Lee.
He has seen much service, both in Indian
wars and during the civil war. He was
an orderly at Gen. Grants headquarters
and when that old hero went over to the
White House he took Loeff1er with him.
If the old captain would talk for publica-
ton he could probably relate many inter-
esting incidents.
Next to Crook and Pennell he is the old
est White House attache extant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24

that he would not sell 1t for one hundred
thousand francs. If he and his wife have
monopoly Of this precious substance.
they are not getting rich out Of 1t. The
demand is not active. Half a grain of i'm
pure radium in little tube Is offered in
Paris for IS 600.
A thief who should run off with BIT Of
radium as big as a small diamond would
find that he had caught Tartar. II he
kept II in his pocket. 1t would produce an
Inflammation that might cost him his life.
If he held 1t near his eyes. he could easily
lose his sight. II he handled 1t much, HIS
fingers would get sore. and might have to
be amputated. Monsieur Curie IL quoted
as saying that he would not venture into
room containing a kilogram Of pure ra-
dunn, for II he did he would probably lose
his skin, his eyesight and his life.
1t gives OF light also. Pure radium
shines in the dark. although 1t is not hot
like a flame. But, most wonderful OF all,
1t constantly projects into space around 1t
streams Of invisible corpuscles. smaller
than atoms. with a velocity as great as q
hundred thousand miles per second.
It u the marvellous and ceaseless bonn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
SAN FRANc1sco's CHINATOWN.
A Demand Locally Made That It Be
Speedily Obliterated.
rom the San Francisco Chronicle.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
No matter what view may be entertained
by a vast majority of the people of San
Francisco respecting the non-existence of
the highly infectious disease known as bu-
bonic plague. they will unite with the mer-
camille joint committee of the commercial
organizations of the city in their movement
to get rid of the Chinese quarter. 1t has
long since been recognized by those who
have kept track of the assaults on the sani-
tary reputation of the city that nothing
short of the removal Of Chinatown will dis
arm outside criticism. There is an impress
sion. not borne out by the facts. however,
that Chinatown is in an extremely insanf-
tary condition, and it will constantly be
drawn upon by those who seek support for
their efforts to cripple the commerce of the
city by establishing quarantine against it.
There Is no use blinking at the situation
The people of San Francisco might as well
stare 1t squarely in the face. If they will
do SO they will soon realize that unless they
get rid of the Chinatown nuisance they
will be called upon to pay an endless bill
OF expenses. Its existence will form an ex-
cuse for never-ending demand for appro-
priations. No regard will be paid to the
evidence which the mortality records fur
nfsh. Chinatown may continue in the flu
ture, as 1t has In the past, to be abso-
lutely free from epidemics and infectious
diseases as any other part of the city, but
that will not help the trouble A bad name
has been fastened upon the quarter from
which nothing will free it but obliteration
1t is possible that some better plan of
dealing with the matter than converting
the locality on which Chinatown stands into
park may present itself when the matter
is fully considered. 1t Is a section of the
city that may be made valuable for COM
mercial purposes, and some method of utfl-
izing 1t may be found which will not be so
costly as 1t would be to carry out the park
ing project But something must be done
to get rid of the narrow streets, dilapidated
houses, and generally disreputable quarter
or we shall never have peace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
PROF. McLAUGHLIN's TASK.
Designated to Examine Historical
Manuscripts in the Departments.

manuscripts LII IAC oSpe@A SAAASAAeS'
Prof. A. c. Mclaughlin, the professor of
history in the University of Michigan has
been given a leave of absence, beginning
next fall and continuing for year. He
will spend that time in this city, where he
will make an examination of the manu-
script material of historical value which
is to be found in the archives of the gov
eminent.
This work will be done at the expense of
the Carnegie Institution, and its results
will be watched with good deal OF inter-
est by historical writer's who have had no
means of knowing exactly what material
of this character is located here.
In addition to the manuscripts which have
been purchased by Congress from time to
time to time, there is supposed to be much
material in the shape of manuscript papers
in the files Of the various executive de-
nartments 1t is expected that Prof Nc
I.auchlin's researches will at least enable
scholars to know what the archives of the
government contain of historic value.
AS he is a writer Of established reputation
on topics of American history, Prof. Nc
Iaughlin's selection for this task is re-
garded as specially happy one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
Gold Standard for Chinap

From Journal Of the American Asiatic Association.
The plan of a gold standard for China
without a gold currency, which has been
formulated in a series Of papers in the
Picking and Tientsin Times, is valuable
contribution to the discussion of q subject
In regard to which practical suggestions
have been singulariy meager. The govern
ment of the United States has not only
signifled its readiness to take part In such
a monetary conference as is proposed by
the author Of these papers. but has made a
liberal appropria ton to pay the expenses
of it's delegates. Mexico took the initiative
In this movement. and it would evidently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
WONDERS OF RADIUM.
Terrific Force in Tiny Particle Of the
New Chemical.
Frnm Golfers Weekly.

IRON Golfers Weekly.
Radium is one OF the rarest things upon
earth and is never found In the pure state.
1t must be ASSOCIATED from the other SUD-
stances with which 1t Is combined by long,
tedious and costly chemical operations. 1t
is obtained from mineral called Pitch
Dlende, found in Bohemia, and, curing the
two or three years that have elapsed since
its discovery by Madame and Monsieur
Curie of Paris they have succeeded In sep
arating out of tons and tons of pitchblende
less than two pounds of radium. That is all
that exists. uncombined. in the world, and
even that is not the pure thing. 1t Is min-
gled with more or less barium.
The Curies do possess. however, one tiny
bit of chemically pure radium. 1t weighs
about half grain, and is said to be Of the
aize Of buckshot. u. Curie has declared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24

be desirable to have that republic included
IN any International agreement in regard
h 20 the future exchange value Of silver.
beginning has. at least, been made In the
work Of bringing the silver-using countries
together. and it now devolves on the Brit
ish government to indicate its policy on ,ha
proposal submitted to 1t. Our friends Of
League might properly bring their inf,nence
TO bear to hasten a decision on this cues
ton It is very obviously a pressing one
ana with three or four OF the nations chiefly
1t would be matter of regret IL the nowor
most largely interested in Asiatic trade
should stand In the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24

Stern Parent-"Have you the means to
support my daughter in the way to which
she has been accustomed?
Suitor-"Not at present, I'll admit; but I
have expectations"
Stern Parent-'I know; but, unfortu-
nately I'm not nearly SO well of as people
think. Boston Transcript.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
sixth Annual Debate.

The sixth annual public discussion, under
the auspices Of the debating society of
the Columbian University Schools of Law,
has been arranged for tomorrow evening. in
the university hail. The subject will affirm
.yThat- the United States should perma-
nently hold the Philippine Islands as col
onies.'' The speakers who will represent
the affirative side of the question viii be
Mark winchester, A. Geo. Maui and F. H.
Kruse, all of Ohio; their opponents in the
debate will be Jesse W. Barrett and c. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
Mr.. Stevens Returns Home

Mr.. Frederick c. Stevens. the president
OF the Citizens National Bank, has re-
turned to the city. For several weeks
past he has been in Albany. N Y, attend
ing the sessions Of the state senate. of
which he - q member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24

bardment of its surroundings that makes
radium SO dangerous to handle. The in
finitely minute particles cannot. Of course.
be seen, but they affect Photographic
plates, and It was in that manner that the
existence Of these inexplicable radiating
streams was first demonstrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
Fortune.
From Puck.

From Puck.
Bah! Why do artists always represent
Fortune a woman?
Because of the way she smiles on the
rich fellows regardless Of their other quail
ities.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-24
BON F1ARCHE, 314=32O 9TH ST.

Morris of Missouri and Samuel Herrick of
Pennsylvania. The judges for the occasion
will be A. r. Spofford. VIM. F. Mattngly
and George E. Hamilton.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-09-25
Finney's Siding.

DR.. l.. w. Shoemaker has been quite
sick for the past week with iaundice
DIR. n. f. HartsoCk, of Honaker, is the
attending physician.
Most of our people attended the fu
neral services of Rev. James b. Hen
bricks two daughters. conducted by
Rev. kilgore, of Big Stone Gap, at the
Independence church last Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Hurt spent from Friday
till Sunday at Gardeners.
Mrs. l.. w. Shoemaker has returned
very much improved in health. after a
two weeks stay ut the Iron Lithia
Springs at Tip Top.
Miss Douglas Howard. OF Rosedale.
was the guest of relatives near here
last week
Misses Alta Wallace and Maud
Thompson spent few days last week
at Lebanon.
Mrs. ID. HartsOck, of Honaker. visit
ed Mrs Taze Howard one day this
week
5. n. Johnson is riding around in a
brand new surrey
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-09-25
A CARD.

To THE PUBLIC -
l desire to say that at the time that
Mr.. King Crockett asked me TO be his
deputy last January, l told him con
templated running for the office myself.
During the last summer we mention
ed the ACCESSIBILITY of making the race
two or three times, and it was not nv
understanding that Mr. Crockett had
decided to run. Nearly two months
ago l told him l would make the fioht
at the head OF the ticket, and as he did
not then dissent, told many of my
friends L was a candidate. About a
month later Mr.. Crockett came TO me.
and, in effect. asked me TO stay out OF
the race, a proposal did not accede
to. Nothing was said 10 me about a
convention till both of us had an
nounced in the county papers, and at
that late day, ! refused To submit to a
convention, because l did not think it
n fair test of our differences.
! have M lc him four propos ais
with a view 10 adjusting the difrere nces.
and he las refused all OF them. He
wants TO abide the will Of the people.
and all OF the people with whom have
talked say WE should come to some
understanding between ourselves, and
yet he has named no means of settle
ment but "a convention.
At meeting OF Democrats held on
the 22nd, l was told the view of that
body was very much against conven-
ton, albeit that meeting did not bind
either of us.
l make THESE statements TO show I
am not an migrate that / am a can
didate after due deliberation, and that
the person who has said am a can
didate or tool OF the opposing party is.
to say the least, "A very light handler OF
the truth.
Hoping that / had il clear that am
now, and always have been willing to
be fair, am,
Yours very respectfully,
II. S. GILLESPIE,
Tazewell, Va, Sept %, 1903.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-09-25

MOSS O. GREEVER

MIS-. ]. \. Cheape, OF Charlottesville
and Miss Nellie Howe, OF Wythe, hav,
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. sur
face and Mrs. Barnes Gillespie, relatives
ut this place.
Norman Crawford, one of our Tazc-
well boys, who * with the Bluefleld
Hardware Co., has been at Glade
Spring and Abingdon for some time
recuperating from a severe attack of
fever. He expects to. return to his
work in Bluetleld shortly.
Mr.. W. l.. Dennis, clerk of Buchanan
Courts and chairman Of the Democratic
County Committee, made q flying trip
to Tazewen on Wednesday.
Hartman x Bottimore, the only exclu-
sive dealers in mems and BOYS clothing
and furnishings in Tazewell, have lust
received and opened "a large line Of fall
and winter clothing made at the factory
OF Strouse Il Bros, and Henry Soune-
born & Co, Baltimore. Md. They show
the latest style in make and fabric and
the prices are as low as clothing of this
quality can be sold. Every suit is fully
insured. Do not buy your winter cloth
ing until you see this stock.
The boys of the Orchestral Associa-
ton are patting each other on the
back, and shaking hands with them
selves and each other.
DR.. j. A. Mcclure, a rising Young
physician OF Wise, spent several DAYS
at his old home recently at Cedar Bluff.
Mr.. II. l.. Buston has returned from
his vacation, and his brother. ]. G.. is
visiting in Cincinnati and other cities
w. L. Witten leaves this a. H.. for
his new home at Norton. pete" will
be missed. He has been popular here
all his life, and we give him up with
regrets.
Miss Stella Stras, Of Roanoke. who
mas been at Blue Sulphur Inn for \
month, Is the welcome guest Of friends
and relatives here, and will remain I'M
til after the Fair.
w. u. Young and w. o. Whitman
are not as young as they use to be. but
dont you think that the fingers of
their left hands are stiff, or that their
right hands have forgot their cunning
Mr.. Jno. NJ. Newton, of Pocahontas
announces his candidacy for the office of
Magistrate, in this issue of the News
we understand that Mr.. Newton
consented to run for the office only after
earnest and persistent solicitation
from many of the best citizens OF his
town and community. His friends
feel sure Of his election.
Capt. Thos. Peery, candidate for re-
election as Commissioner Of the Reve-
nue. OF Clear Fork district, was here ON
Tuesday. Capt. Peery has made one
OF the best Commissioners the district
has ever had, and his friends see no
reason In the world why there should
be change now. He has got the work
OF the district well in hand, and should
be kept In Office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-09-25
POcahOntas News.

Mr.. BAD Mrs. Floyd Black have AS
thelr guest Mr.. Blacks mother, Mrs.
\. r.. Black, of East Radford.
Mrs. James Franklin Ward was
shopping in Roanoke last week.
Mrs. Jane McGee spent Saturday
and Sunday al Williamson.
Mrs. Charles Montague Galway
entertained at Finch Friday evening.
Miss Regenia Baach, who has been
III New York for the past month re-
turned home Monday.
Miss Beck. of WEIGH, is the guest
OF the Misses Bach at their home.
the Naples
Miss LeckIe left Saturday for
Stonewall Jackson Institute, Abinc-
don, where she will attend school
this winter.
Mr.. +. j. Ware was in Bristol last
week.
Mr.. w. w. Ford, coke agent for the
CoIlleries Co, left last night for Co
lumbus on business.
Mr.. Abe S. Lyman, who has been
III for the past two weeks. is mn
again.
IL. Nj. Umberger, Assistant cashier
OF Inc Bank of Pocahontas, was in
Richmond this week.
Mrs. n. A. Williams is quite i'll at
her Moore street home.
Mrs. f Y. McPhelphs is able to be
on the streets again.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Bloch have as
their guest, Mrs. Dan Lisberger. of
Danville
Mrs. Rose b. French, of Welcb.
spell sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Baach-
Nh. Chas. Is. Smith continues in at
ms home on Chuich Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Bach leave Fri
day for Baltimore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-09-25
TAZEWELL ORCHESTRA
A Splendid Concert Given Last Tuesda,
Evening in High School Chapel.

The Tazewell Choral and Orchestral
Association gave their first npblic
concert on last Tuesday evening, in
the High School chapel. There was
a large crowd present and the enter
tainment was one of the finest the
town has ever enjoyed. The music
was of high order, and rendered
throughout without a mistake or
failure of any kind. The entire
affair was loudly praised and ap-
plauded. In fact it has been the
talk of the town ever since. The
fact is, the public were surprised.
The people had no idea that we had
such an association.
Prof. QuintOn has shown himself a
master in the art Of training and or
ganizatIon. He came here a few
months ago and gathered up a num-
Der of people, many of whom knew
little or nothing of instrumental mu-
sic, and by dint of skillful hard work
mas trained an orchestra in the sur
prIsingly short time of tnree months.
which would be crediiahle TO anv
city on any occasion. Ii is ~eallv
surprising. No one can believe nm
til they hear this orchestra, how fine
their performances are.
We can not, on account of space.
give detailed account of the per-
Torrance last Tuesday night.
Miss Charlotte Henry's two solos.
one In Italian, were prominent fea-
lures. All did we'll. They played
like professionals, and the audience
was charmed. Prof. Quinton has
several new feathers in his cap.
The town is justly proud Of the
Choral and Orchestral Association.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-09-25
Local News.

10 IdleWeH.
Lee Harry, the linotype of the News
office, is ut home on vacation.
We hope to see every correspondent
OF the News at the fair.
Rev. r. E. Elmore will preach at
Concord Church next Sunday. the 9th
at $3.50 o'clock.
Preaching in the Christian church
Sunday morning by the pastor.
A new post-office has been establish
ed in Baptist Valley, known as Hank
ms.
Henry Peery, of Tug River, has been
in town several days visiting relatives.
Gloves from 25c to $3.50 per pair at
Hartman q BOttimore'a.
Geo. Mccall, OF the large firm OF
Mccall * Co, at Raven, was in town
several days this week.
Ask some wearer OF Lion Brand"
shirts, collars and cuffs. about their
wearing qualities and then supply your
need Mt Hartman & Bottimore's.
Mrs. II. +. Peery, OF Graham. is still
here quite sick. She is at the home Of
Miss Mag Litz.
Trunks, suit cases, TELESCOPES hand
bags and grips, all styles and prices
HARRISON 4 Gillespie Bros.
Rev. Mr.. Mcfarland, pastor of the
Baptist church at Honaker, Va. will
preach in the Baptist church here the
first Sunday in October, morning and
night.
Getting anxious about your fall suit?
we can can relieve your anxiety.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
VIII you wait until II is freezing cold
or will you buy your overcoat now9
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Mr.. VIM. L. Spracher, j. w. Hicks
Capt. Thos. Peery and other citizens
OF Graham, were here on Tuesday.
Why not buy your overcoat now
While the stock is complete and YOU
can take your choice. HARRISON & Gil
lespie Bros.
Swell, soft hats for young men and
old men TOO. HARRISON & Gillespie
Bios.
Mrs. Samuel Laird, of Cedar Bluff
has rented the Crawford property and
will movein at once.
20 dozen neck wear lust in two
prices, % and 80 cents. Newest shades
and shapes. Hartman & Bottimore.
Have you tried the Honelula cicar2
It's new one, and as fine as silk
Pobst sells it.
Ladies tailor made suits are o,oino,
fast at the Big Store. Don't be too
late selecting yours. HARRISON & Gil
lespie Bros.
Mr.. A. Cook has moved his family
from Burke's Garden into the property
on Tazeweli avenue, recently purchased
from Mr.. J. w. Baker.
liking Quality Shoes" from factory
In Massachusetts,. No better shoe made
for the price-S3.5O. If there was we
would have it. Hartman & Bottimore.
Mr.. Jas. Y. Crawford has been in
town some time resting. His health Is
not as good as it might be.
LADIES Now Is the time to select
your winter suit We can sell you one
tailor made or we can make you one
we have ali the latest novelties in dress
goods and trimmings. Harrison &
Gillespie Bros.
Messrs. ). H. Moore, of Pocahontas.
w. w. Watkins and Walter Witten
leave this week for the Medical College
OF Virginia at Richmond.
we desire to thank our customers
Tor the successful business that our
firm has had during the past seven
years. We recognize that no business
can succeed without the confidence of
the public, and we rely upon Just and
upright business methods to hold this
confidence. Every article we sell is
guaranteed to be worth the price asked.
Anything falling to come up to the STAN
dard we want returned.
Hartman & Baltimore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-09-25
FINE MONUMENTS

We make speciality of High
Grade work OF Vermont,
Georgia, Tenn, and Penn.
marbles, which are the finest
and best on the market. Of
Granite we make a speciality of
Dark Quincy, which is the best
and most BEAUTIFUL quarried.
We buy in car lots, and work it
by machinery, which puts us
without a Rival for fine work
at low cost.
Tdzewell Steam Granite O.
MARBLE COMPANY. LTD.