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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.

We see from the public print the
Democrats are very hopeful OF carry
ing West Virginia this fall, by reason OF
the bitter fractional fight in the Re-
publican party. There might be some
thing in this il the state had an fair
election law. The Republicans have the
machinery, and with no registration
law in the state, repeating at the polls
will be INDUCED in more than ever,
when q division is eminent.
We understood they held a meeting
IN Mcdowell after convention held
there some weeks ago, and they
agreed to give 41,OO0 majority to the
Republican ticket this fall in that
county, and more if necessary, but this
was deemed sufficient for all practical
purposes.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

A mass meeting of the Democrats OF
Tazewell County is hereby called to
meet at the Court House on Monday.
May 23d 1904, at one o'clock, for the
purpose OF electing thirteen OBJ de-
legates and thirteen Q3) alternates to
represent said county in the State
Democratic Convention TO be held in
the city OF Richmond, Va, on June
9th, 1904.
AT the same time and place will be
elected five mcmbers for the County
Committee, for each magistc rial dis
trict.
BY order of the County Committee.
G. w. DoAK,
County Chairman.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
MRS. BRITAIN
LAID TO REST.
Passes Away Friday
Morning.

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Britain died
at her home on Main Street, last
Friday morning about 10 o'clock, in
the 72nd year of her age.
The burial took place from the
Presbyterian chnrch, Sunday after
ternoon at 2 O'Clock. The pail bear
ers were: Henry Preston, j. w.
SPOTS, j. A. Greever, G. W. Stellar,
w. L. Gillespie and II. G. Mccall.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. S. O.
Hall, in the presence of large con-
gregation.
Deceased was the mother of eleven
children, FIVE of whom survive, viz:
Mrs. J. II. Lewis, Mess,s. Robert.
ii. p. and Lewis, and Miss Joie Brit
tain, all of whom, but two, Robert
and Lewis, who live in the West,
were present at her death bed.
Mrs. Brittain's husband, Rufus
Britain, died five years ago. He
was one of Tazewelrs most highly
esteemed citizens, and she was alike
popular and esteemed for her
strength of character and christian
virtues.
Her health had been poor for six
months preceding her death, but she
was able to sit up part of each day
up to Thursday before her death on
Friday. On Thursday she realized
that the end was approaching. and
said to those about her, at is com
ing fast She was calm, serene,
not appalled,. For her, death hal
no fear nor terror.
When her sun was trimming the
edge of the horizon she lifted a fare
well but willing foot from her native
shore upon the Prov of ship headed
for untraveled seas aud distant stars,
without reluctance or regret. Her
faith was strong in the "Helmsman
true"-the Pilot of Galilee.
Say not good bye but in a fairer
cline bid her good morning.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
TOWN ELECrIONES.

The question of the issuance of
SIS, 100000 in bonds by the town, for
the purpose of building new side
walks, will be submitted TO the
This election was postponed from
May 9th, the date first set.
OF course the election will go In
favor of the bond issue. The bonds
are to be payable in 10 years, inter
est q per cent, or sooner If the town
chooses to take them up.
The sidewalks of the town are in
bad shape, and the work should be
pushed through.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
RALLY, DEMOCRATS.

1t is hoped that there will be a
large number of Democrats in at
tendance upon the convention here
next Monday. Besides the election of
delegates to the Richmond Conven-
ton new County Chairman and
Committee Will be elected. A num-
Der of Democrats favor an entire re-
Organization of the party in the
County, and there may be some un-
expected Developments Let there
be a large and enthusiastic meeting
next Monday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
ELECTRIC RAILWAY A CERTAINTY.

Mr.. Henry S. Kemp, Electrical
Engineer of the Norfolk Standard
Electric Light Company, was here
this week in conference with our Ele-
etric Railway people. A contract was
made with Mr.. Kemp to furnish the
Company with plans, Specifications,
ETC., for the power house and neces-
sary equipment, material, etc. So
soon as these plans are in orders
will be placed by the Company for
material, and the work will begin.
1t looks now as though we will be able
to celebrate Christmas by taking a
ride on the electric cars.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
Paying DeIinqueni's Taxes.
Gate City Herald.)

Republican County Chairman ID. c.
Sloan was kept extremely busy last
week issueing his personal checks to
pay the poll-tax OF Republicans and the
class known as fioaters. II will not be
questioned that Mr.. Sloan has the
right TO do as he pleases with his own
money, II he uses it in a legitimate
way, but 1t Is a little strange that after
all the hue and cry raised by Repub-
lican organs and politicians over the
alleged crookedness in Scott county
electiones their chairman and his CO.
workers would resort TO methods so
questionable and which can but pave
the way TO a prodigal and wholesale
use OF money In corrupting the electo-
rate and fiagrantly dcfying the law.
1t Is also strange that men OF such ac-
knowledged business acumen and po-
litical sagacity would thus willfully
place their head In moose and de-
liberately pull the string which springs
the trap. The moral effect OF their
action will prove nothing short OF po-
litical suicide. with their own hands
they made the coffin i'm which their
party in this county will ultimately
bury itself.
A prominent Republican OF Fairview
came up Saturday, and with his own
check paid the poll-tGx OF the Republi-
cans OF his precinct who had not been
assessed
The Democrats came up OF their own
accord and with their own money paid
their own taxes, or they were not paid.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
TOWN ELECTIONS JUNE 18th.

AS there seems to be a conflict be-
tween the Constitution and the Act of
the General Assembly as to when CITY
and town elections must be held, the
Attorney General and Secretary Of the
Commonwealth have agreed that the
second Tuesday in june is the proper
date. and In accordance Herewith Town
and city elections will be held on that
day.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
Preached His First Sermon.

Rev. II. M. Fugate, the new pastor
Of the Baptist church, preached his
first two sermons here last Sunday to
large and Interested congregations.
Mr.. Fugate is a young man Of fine
ability, and a very attractive preacher.
Mrs. Fugate and the children are
visiting homefolks in Washington
county, and will not reach Tazewell for
a week OF more.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
Annual Meeting of the
|. O. O. F.

The Grand Lodge of Virginia, /. o.
o. f. met in Lynchburg in its 9th an
nual session, May 10-11th. The for
NAL opening OF the Home took place on
the afternoon previous. Grand Sire,
John b. Goodwin, OF Atlanta, Hon.
Frank Cassell, G. NJ, of Radford, Hon.
Hill Montague, OF Richmond, and Col.
G. &. Vaughan, Jr., OF Franklin. were
present, and made appropriate and elo-
quent addresses.
At the opening of the Grand Lodge
on Tuesday A. NJ, Hon. r. ID. Yancey,
Frank Cassell, Rev. A n. Perryman,
Norman Ashby and others made ad-
dresses.
The first annual report OF the Trus-
tees OF the Home, which was founded
last year, was presented by Mr.. Hill
Montague, President of the Board, and
showed a most gratifying state OF the
institution. 80 much so that the trus
tees whose term OF Office expired at
this session, were enthusiastically reelected
for a term of four years. The follow
Ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
Grand Master, c. w. Morris, Of
Richmond; Deputy Grand Master, Nor
man Ashby, of Culpepper; Grand War
den, Roland Z. Chase, of Clintwood:
Grand Secretary, T. Wiley Davis, of
Richmond. this being the Both consec-
utive election to this office); Grand
Treasurers, John w. Furguson, this
being the 18th consecutive election of
this brother 10 this Office; Grand
Chaplain, Rev. J. J. Shearer, of Marion,
was reelected; w. ID. Hill, of South
Boston, was elected grand representa-
tive to the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
which meets in San Francisco next
| September. The three trustees of the
| Home reelected were: II. l.. Brown, OF
Big Stone Gap, Norman Ashhy OF
Culpepper, and W. T. Baldwin of East
Radford.
The officers were appointed as fol.
lows: Grand MARSHALL, Col. c.. c.
Vaughan, Jr., of franklin; Grand
Conductor, G. w. Whitmore o.
Lynchburg; Grand Guardian, E. Booker
Jones OF Norfolk; Grand Herald, Geo. S
Landon OF Pccahontas.
When fine Grand Lodge convened
there was a debt on the Home OF
$4,000 but during this session pledges
and donations to the amount OF more
/ than $4,000 were made and every one
that expressed an opinion on the sub
| ject felt sure that when we meet next
year the entire debt will be wiped out
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure excep [
death and taxes, but that is not together
true. DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption is sure cure for all throat and
lung troubles. Thousands can testify to
that. Mrs. T.. b.. Van Metre of Shepherd
town, W. Va, says II had a severe case
thing L heard of, but got no relief. One
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely" It's infallible for
Group, WhOoping Cough Grip Pneu-
monia and Consumption. Try It. It's
guaranteed by j. +. Jackson, Druggist.
Trial bottles free Reg. sizes soc. 81 90
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
THE OLD SOLDIERS.

The old soldiers were here on Tues
day in large numbers. 1t was the day
appointed for fling applications for
pensions under the new law. The new
law provides that the applicant for a
pension shall make oath that he has
not as much as $500 worth OF property
assessed against him or his wife. nor
has an income of as much as $3.50 per
year. This new provision has reduced
the number OF pensioners, many OF the
applicants having much more than this
amount OF property and income. Several
applicants here on Tuesday were men
OF considerable means. The object OF
the law is to help, as largely as pos
sible, those who are the most needy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

A vagrancy law in Tazewell would
help things. There are a number OF
strong, strapping fellows loafing on
our streets from one weeks end TO the
other, doing nothing-public eyesores
and nuisances. They refuse TO do any
thing. Always busy when wanted 10
do any little job, and yet never doing
anything. They ought to be made
work or leave the street.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

The Wentz mystery b still q mys-
terry, as deeply shrouded as ever. His
will lends color 10 the suicide theory,
but Is not all convincing. The truth
will come out 10y and by.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
Anti'Saloou League Meeting Here On 10th.

We are requested To state that Rev.
j. w. West, :he Field Secretary of
the Anti-Saloon League, will be here
on the Doth, next Friday, and the
friends of the League and the public
generally are INVITED to public
meeting to be held at that time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
A Startling Test.

To save a life, DIR. T.. G. Merritt, of No.
Meh0Opany, Pa, made startling test
resulting in q wonderful cure. He writes,
"a patient was attac ked with violent
hemorrhages, caused by liberation of the
stomach. had often found Electric Bit
tiers excellent for acute stomach and
liver troubles so prescribed them The
patient improved from the first, and has
not had an attack IN IL months Elec-
trio Bitters are positively guaranteed for
Dyspepsia. indigestion, Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try them. Only $40 at
Jackson.s.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

The wheeling Register says that the
negro vote in West Virginia is a very
Insignificant thing, and that the colored
brother plays very unimportaIt part
10 politics and otherwise. in that state
This is an astounding statement, and
was evidently written by some boy in
the office. Let the editor make trip
through the coal sections and learn
something. II there is state in this
Union in which the statement of the
Register is not true, that state Is West
Virginia. If the colored people in Ger.
tain portions OF the state should so
determine they could control local
politics. Many of the leaders see this.
and have already began to think Of
measures TO "keep the negro down."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

In another column will be found
the cali of County Chairman
DOak for a mass meeting of the
Democrats OF Tazewell county on
Monday, May 23rd (cOurt day. to
elect delegates 10 State Democratic
Convention in Richmond, June 9th,
1904. We hope every Democrat that
can do so, will attend the County
Convention.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

Talk about the "Sunny South ;"
we had frost three nights last week,
and a good white one last Sunday
nisht. No harm was done, however.
The early fruits and vegeta bles have
been toughened by the cold, and
seem to be frost proof.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
Quick Arrest.

j. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala. was
twice In the hospital from severe case
II piles causing ~ tumors. After doc.
tors and all remedies failed Bucklrn's
Arnica Salve quickly arrested further
Inflammation d cured MIN. 1t con
qners aches and kills pain. 25c at DIR.
j. +. Jackson's, Druggist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

Let us have a rev more moral
lectures on the Scott county ballot. >
1t would be refreshing reading along
side the statement OF the poll tax
sensation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssss s's Of ZHA2zza<
Letter to j. q. Adams.
Tazewell, Virginia.

IazeWeH, virginia.
Dear Sir:-The way to reckon the cost
of paint ia to put both costs together
the cost of the paint and the cost of put
ting it on.
1t would save this country hundreds
of Mullins af dollars n year; it would
save you alone Gf you happen to be a
victim) several dollars a year.
See how it works. 1t costs as much to
pnt-on one paint as another, don't it
Yes, If you use the same number OF
gallons.
Well, don't Il?
No, you'll use twice as many gallons
OF adulterated paint as of Devoe; and
yon We got TO pay twice as much for
putting it on.
Mr.. N. very, Delhi, N. Y, has two
houses alike and in SAME c. ndition.
Painted one house with Devoe: 6 gal
Ions. Painted the other no, So with a
paint that was half adults ration: 12
gallons. Same painter, Go. Gilbert,
bid both jobs One cost $27; TIE other
$54.
Better go by the name.
Yours truly,
T. w. Devoe & Co.
II
j. 4. Jackson sells our amt.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

Who has a more comfortable seat at
the pie counter than Col. Slemp, or who
Is more interested in paying poll taxes
than he?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

Mr.. Hearst says that he will not bolt
IL not nominated at Chicago. Now let
Mr.. Bryan come out and say as mnch
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

The "Scott county poll tax" knocks
the hot air out or the "Scott county
ballot" windbag. What "a pity
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

The man who advocates higher sal
aries to cure graft should also advocate
leaving the safe unlocked to prevent
safe-blowing.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE.-we cannot pub
Dish free, long obituary notices, resolutions of
respect, &c. We charge a small amount &C
cover cost OF setting up. Short notices will
bepubl shod free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

GA - TO RIA.
Bears the HIhs kiad You have Mwars DsqgA
''' : NrHASzs<
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

Now's the time to act-do not wait
until next fall, or some other time
You need this enterprise right now, and
and when 1t comes right down to dol
lars and cents you need some place to
educate you children worse than you
need that electric street car.
2 O.N.H.
Richards, Va, May IA, 'O4
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-05-20

Advertising rates furnished on appli-
cation.
Entered at the Tazewell Wal post
Office as second class matter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-06

of very inferior Texas-green goods,
common and half fat grassy native
steers were responsible for the sew.
eral reactions. which evidences con.
clusively, as stated in a former let
ter. that the country is in a hurry TO
clean up It's stock of scrub beef, fear.
ing an early invasion of the market
by choice, fat. northwestern range cat.
tie. Quotable good to choice steers
were strong to Is cents higher, COM
mon to medium grades steady to a
dime higher. The best sales included
two lots of 1880 pound to 1882 pound
Angus cattle at s6.65 and 80 head ay-
eraging 1910 pounds at $3.50. Quite
a string of good 1,275 to 1,45O pound
beeves went at 5000 to s6.40 and most
of the medium found an outlet at S.
40 to $500. Texas cattle sold as fol.
lows: LOO pound steers at S5.45;
1,1S0 pound cattle at $40, with
calves at $40 to $50.
sheep and lamb supplies were not
heavy and Of poor quality, in fact,
there is almost a famine in prime
mutton. Sheep were moderately &C.
tive and steady this week, with prices
unchanged; lambs firm and prices
10 to % cents higher. Quotations
ranged at $500 to 1855 for westerns;
s2.75 to $3.50 for natives; s4.75 to s5..
20 for y%earlings; s4.65 to $3.50 for
western lambs and $500 to $685. for
native lambs"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-06

ton OF the disputed land might be
cultivated, but is exceedingly dIri.
cult TO reach. The greater portion
of the claim is thickly covered with
a growth of young timber There is
indications that a considerable amount
of merchantable timber has been chi
from this land. The remainder of
tho land is covered with rocks and
boulders, making II unfit Tor c%ultiya.
tion.
In summing up the case the decls.
ion concludes: we are OF the min.
ion. from a careful examination of the
testimony and the situation as pre.
sented to the Office at its inspection.
that the patches of arabic land ag.
gregate a much less quantity than
those parts unfit for cultivation. and
that, therefore, the land in controyer-
sy, is valuable chiefly for the timber
and is unfit for ordinary agricultural
purposes and, therefore, the protest
should be dismissed and timber and
stone application No. 67 allowed"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-06
DUNDoM RETAINS LAND.
Contest of r. e. Hamilton is Dismiss
ed by REGISTER and Receiver.

The contest case in which Robert
E. Hamilton was the contestant and
William Dundom. ST., claimant, was
the subject of a decision by the reg
lister and receiver of the U. S. land
Office last week. Timber and stone
application No. 81, for the s1a nwh,
nb swA, sec %, TIP 16 n, r II e,
Mont. p. NJ, was Involved in the con.
test which was dismissed by the land
office officials.
Dundom made the application July
10. 1903, and on September %, OF that
year. Robert f. Hamilton filed an at
fidavit of protest. alleging that said
land is not chiefly valuable for tim
Der and stone, and that II the timber
now thereon was moved, a large por-
ton Of said land. to-wit. about one
half thereof. would be At for culti-
walton and would raise excellent crops.
That the whole of said land Is more
valuable for grazing purposes thai for
the timber or stone thereon; that said
land contains valuable deposits OF
gold, silver and other metals, and
that the protestant now has, n Tor
more than eighteen months last past
has had located thereon a mining 10
cation for the purpose of extracting
therefrom gold. silver. lead and 9th
er metals and minerals, and that said
mining claim is more valuable for the
minerals therein contained than for
timber or stone purposes
The Ease was heard January 8
1904. upon which date all parties ap
peared and submitted testimony, F
f. Smith appearing for the protest
ant. and Huntoor. Worden d Smitl
for claimant. The testimony beinl
very conflicting as to the character
OF the land and timber thereon. the
receiver, accompanied by the Ill
giants, visited and inspected thu
ground.
It was clearly shown that no dis
covery of mineral has been made Of
the land in contest. the alleged dis
coyery shaft mentioned in the pre-
test was shown to be some 400 fee
east of the west boundary of tn
claim. as described In the location
notice. About % acres of the Ian
on a high hill on the southern POI
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-06
BUSINESS IN LAND OFFICE.
Not as Much Land Taken Up This
Year As last@Cash Reeeipts.

The fiscal year of the United States
land Office closed June Both and a re-
ca~pitulation of the business done here
shows that, although there has been
a slight falling of in the number of
acres for which entries were made,
the cash receipts for the year are
almost $4,000 in xcess of the cash
receipts for last year. The cash re.
ceipts for the fiscal yeaI were s77. 900
and the number of acres entered up
on 0 0,615.77. There were ~relinquish.
ments of 17,O25.77 acres. leaving a to.
tai of new lands filed on during the
year of $3.50 acres.
During the year there Were 60 pub.
lie sales, 20 timber and stone entries,
10 mineral applications, 2S7 desert en-,
tries, 1886 homestead entries and II
committed homestead entries,
The Lewistown land district has a
total OF 1871. 900 acres within its
boundaries, of which 2,290.9S9 acres
have been filed upon. patented or 9th.
erwise disposed of. The greater part
of this land has been patented since
the establishment of the land office
in this city in 1891, tins land district
having been embraced within the lin
its of the Helena districts prior to
that time. There yet remains Just
a little less than 5000, 900 acres OF
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-06

surveyed land and two and three
quarters millions acres of unsuryey.
ed land in this district open for set
Element.
The report for the last quarter has
just been issued and shows a large
number OF homestead entries. The
items for the quarter are as follows.
COMMITTED homesteads, IA; public
sales, 3; timber and stone entries, s.;
mineral entries. 5; desert land en-.
tries. 81; final desert proofs. 40;
homestead entries, III; final home
steads, 25; mineral applications, .;
coal declaratory statements. Is. To.
tai receipts for the quarter. S17.423.1
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-06
Assay Office Receipts.

The amount of gold received at the
United States assay office in Helena
during the month of June exceeded
the receipts of June last year by s31,,
0S6.99, according to figures furnished
by B. HI. Tatem, assayer in charge.
The total receipts were $500, 153. SO
as compared with Sill, 066.99 for June
of last year. The total amount for
Montana last month was $177,026.31,
an increase of s .437.02 over June OF
last year. The receipts from Mon.
tam for the months of June, 1903 and
1904. were as follows: