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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Mrs. Ella Graham
Found Not Guilty

Mrs. Ella Graham, who was indicted
by the Grand Jury for the murder Of
Victoria Robinson at Pocahontas several
months ago, was tried in the County
Court last Friday and a verdict OF Not
Guilty" was returned by the jury late
in the afternoon. Mrs. Graham imme-
diately left the Court room and made
her arrangements 10 go TO her home in
PocahOntas. Mrs. Graham's witnesses
testified that the shooting was acciden-
tai, as did also Mrs. Graham, and a
sister to the dead woman, who, besides
the defendant, was the only eye witness.
could not tell exactly how the shooting
occurred, AS the combatants were in a
scuffie when the shot was fired.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Telephone Interview.

A friend OF James Whitcomb Riley
tells story OF an encounter the bache-
loT poet once had with n woman re-
porter. The energetic young woman
after strenuous effort, had finally
caught Mr.. Riley at the telephone.
This is the conversation that followed:
us that Mr.. Riley?"
"Yes. That is Miss
"Miss Jones OF the Courier Journal.
I've been trying all day TO get an inter
view with you, Mr.. Riley"
"Ah, would it were now view instead
OF an interview, said the poet CALAMITY
"Oh, thanks, How long will you re-
main in Louisville, Mr.. Riley?"
"Only short time"
"Is your wife with you?,,
"No, ma'api, she is not"
"Where is she. may / ask"
you may ask, my dear Miss Jones'
but / find it very difficult TO answer.
/ am in absolute ignorance as to her
whereabouts. For ought know To the
contrary, she might now be mt the other
end of this telephonew
There was much laughter and after.
ward an effort to resume the interview
But in vain. Mr.. Riley had escaped
New York Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
MURDERES IN
THE COUNTY
The Commonwealth Attorney
Appealed TO - Conference
Chickens Dead.

Cedar Bluff, June Preparations
are now under way for entertaining the
District Conference which will convene
here in July. Delegates have been as
signed homes, and our people will en-
deavor to take care OF all visitors.
Minks have played sad havoc with
Mrs. +. III. SCOTS spring chickens
The special Conference edition, eighteen
in number, were found near the banks
OF the silent Clinch, their young and
promising lives rudely blotted out
Much as Mrs. Scott regrets to lose the
flock that "she's tended with such
sweet care" her sorrow is not deeper
than that of the delegats who have been
assigned to that hospitable home when
Conference assemblies.
What is our commonwealth attor-
ney going to do about the indiscrimi-
nate slaughter OF human beings that is
going on in the west end of Tazewell
County. No less than three murders
have been committed about Richlands
in the past few months and the perpe-
traitors are still at large. The man
who was found on the depot platform
here was stoned and beaten to death
near Richards by Henry Young, so we
are reliably informed; and it seems the
deed was committed in cold blood
without provOcation, and the poor fel-
low begging for mercy. Such state
Of affairs should not exist In a civilized
community. A few weeks ago Jim
Wingo was shot down in his own door
by parties from near Richlands, and
only a short time prior to than, William
Horton was fatally shot and a woman
seriously wounded i'm n drunken brawl
near Richlands. 1t is that our good
were demanding that something be
done. A CITIZEN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
TAZEWELL TO ST.LOUIS.
Low Rates by Rorfolk x Western
Railway.

Low Rates by Rorfolk x Western
Railway.
Double daily service through Pullman
Sleepers operated daily via Columbus
Ohio. and PennaVandalia Lines. The
Worlds FAIR Special. the new train with
through Pullman Sleepers to st. Louis in.
augurated May 18th, 1901.
Cafe Cars, meals la carte, Roanoke,
Va. and st. Louis. Excursion tickets on
sale daily until December LIST.
From TaZewell: Season Tickets 500 CO.
Sixty day Tickets S24. IS.
Fifteen day tickets $40. so.
On each Tuesday and Thursday du: ing
June, coach excursion tickets, limited
ten days. Will be sold. and good only
for coach accommodation
Worlds Fair Folders giving rates and
schedule of the new through service
mailed upo.. application.
w. b. BEVILL.
q. z. A, Roanoke, Va
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Gets Letters Without Stamps.

Ottumwa, Ia, June 3-Wnl you
kindly tell me it there is a person living
in the United States that can receive
or send providing their name is on
envelope, without the 2-cent stamp
affixed. Who is this person and why
is this privilege granted?
A. T.. TROWELL.
There are two persons in the United
States who are entitled 70 send and re-
ceive litteIs or papers without any
stapm being affixed.
These two are Lucretia A. Garfield
and Ida S. Mckinley, both wives OF ex-
presidents.
Julia Dent Grant, up to the time of
her death, was entitled to the same
privilege.
These privileges We're granted by an
act of Congress. All United States
Senators, Members OF Congress, cabi-
net officers and government employees
are entitled 10 send letters through the
mail without postage stamps if the
same are in connection with official
business. If OF II personal matter
stamps must be placed upon theil
letters or papers StLouis Star.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Local Items.

Samuel c. Graham, son OF Judge s.
c. Graham, returned Monday from
Hampden Sidney, Va, where he has at
tended Hampden Sidney College the
past session.
Mr. Bowen Ratliff has returned from
Emory and Henry College at Marion.
Mr.. L. Lane Whitley. who for the
past few months has been selling shoes
for the II. @. Werner Shoe Co., Of
Columbus, o has resigned his position.
Mr.. H. Claude Pobst returned Mon
day from Washington & Lee Universe
ty at Lexington, where he has been a
successful student the past session.
We acknowledge receipt OF an in
vitation to be present at the Eighteenth
Convention and Tournament OF the
Virginia State Firemen's Association,
which will be held in Alexandria, Va,
on August 18th and 18th.
The Sundays Times Dispatch con-
tanned photograph Of the graduating
class Of the Washington & Lee Univer-
sity in its last issue. Among the num-
Der was James Williams Hartman, the
second son OF State Jenator J. n.
Hartman. The article in the Dispatch
commenting on the work done by the
law students, says: "They are the
leaders OF literary thought at the
University, and in nearly every In
stance have won some distinction in
their college course"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Exposition Stamp Issue.

Postage stamps Of the special issue to
commemorate the Louisiana Purchase
OF 1908, and known as the Commence
rative Series OF 1894. have been placed
on sale at post offices throughout the
country. These stamps are issued be-
cause OF the st. Louis Exposition and
the series is one that stamp collectors
will want TO secure. Ttamps of the
special issue will not be sold after De-
cember / next, and while on sale will
not take the place OF the ordinary is
sues. which will be sold 10 customers
unless the commemorative stamps are
especially asked for. The denomina.
tons and colOTs Of the new stamps are
as follows:
One cent, green; subject, Robert r..
Livingston, United States Minister to
France, who conducted the negotiations
for the Louisiana Purchase.
Two cent, red; Thomas Jefferson.
/ President OF the United States at the
time OF the Louisiana Purchase,
Three cent, purple; James Monroe
special ambassador to France in the
matter of the purchase. who, with
Livingston, closed the negotiations.
Five cent. blue; William Mckinley.
who, as President Of the Uuited States,
! apDrOyed the acts Of CopOraoO off4o;oI
ly connecting the government with the
st. Louis Exposition.
Ten cent, brown; United States map.
showing the territory of the Louisiana
Purchase.
There is no special issue of postal
cards, wrappers. or envelopes.
tific American.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
THE STATE CONVENTION.

From the Richmond papers, and
from some OF these who attended as
delegates from this town, we gather,
that the State Democratic Convention
was great success, and in all respects.
one OF the best meetings the convention
has ever held. 1t was composed OF the
best men OF the State the party could
get together, and the proceedings were
marked by degree OF harmony and
enthusiasm which was most crafty
ing.
A general primary law was adopted,
so that hereafter candidates will be
chosen by the people instead of by the
politicians.
/, The secret ballot, instead OF viva
voce system Of voting was adopted.
The feeling that this is the
Democratic year seemed to be univer-
sal in the convention, and that the
candidates for Congress from the
State this year will be elected without
single exception.
Whether the Ninth District will fall
into line this year will depend, not up
on what other districts do, but upon
the effort put forth and the manage
ment Of the campaign in this district
itself.
The State Convention declined TO
instruct the delegation to St.Louis,
although the sentiment Of the CON
vention seemed almost unanimous for
Parker.
Senators Daniel and Martin, Gov
ernor Montague and A. c. Braxton
were elected delegates at large 10 the
National Convention at St.Louis.
The delegates from the Ninth Dis
trict are, w. d. Smith and p. F.
Stellar. Delegate-at-large, Hon. w.
F. Rhea.
Hon j. Taylor Ellyson was re-elect-
ed State Chairman, and also a member
Of the National Democratic Committee
In another column we give the
Democratic platform, as adopted bN
the Richmond Convention. The dozen.
ment is brief, yet comprehensive, con
sentative, discreet and clear. and will
ut into the platform which will b,
adopted at StLouis, on the 9th O
July. 1t hasn't quite as much fire an,
birthstone in it as some warm member,
OF the party in the state would like. bu
its dignified. confident tone is admir-
able.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
The Platform.

The platform adopted by the Vir-
ginia Democratic convention cannot be
termed vigorous pronouncement. At
first blush it is disappointing. 1t deals
in glittering generalities. But these are
orthodox. 1t touches only on broad
principles in its commitment, and al
leges nothing against the Republican
party that Is not capable OF demon
strating. And on second thought, 1t
occurs that it is in tone with, and re-
fleets the policy OF, the party as Illus
trated in the declarations of most OF
the other State Democratic conven-
tons that have assembled. That policy
we are not certain Is not wise. 1t is a
policy that bespeaks confidence i'm the
national convention and would not en-
barrass or trammel that body. The
Virginia platform, as is the ca Sc with
the vast majority OF the other State
Democratic platforms, says snerbing il
ought not TO say and, avoids forestall.
in9 the national convention. 1t is con.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

AS Col. Slemp seems to be dumb ON
the charges affecting his political in.
tegrity, as brought by Messrs Dixon
and Lindsay, will his son, who has
taken up the cudgel in his fathers de-
defense give Is few words of expla-
PLANTATION Of the Scott County poll tax
matter? He is bright young man
and a good writer. How about Scott
County's Four Hundred d?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

IL is condeded that Joseph Folks, an
almost friendless young prosecuting at
torney Of St.Louis, Mo. will be elected
Governor of that State-he stands for
clean politics, against stuffing ballot
boxes, and his election will be a popu-
lar revolt against machine methods
and vicious government in that state.
He has prosecuted the boodlers and
grafters with great zeal and the plain
people have taken MIN up and routed
the OH regime in Missouri everywhere.
1t is one wholesome indication in this
might do likewise to their own credit
and to the public welfare.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
3 3 At.

You don't have TO pray loud to
reach the fathers ear.
A flower in the sick room is better
than bouquet on the grave
A vote in the box counts TOR more
than the protest after election.
Whiskey numbers its worst victims
among those who never use it.
This would be dismsl world il all
men were successful financers and
none were dreamers.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Commissioners Notice.
commissioners NOClC0.
Commissioners Office, Tazewell, Va, June 9Th
1904.
Lou Knoll, ct. al. Compliments

commissioners Ofhce, Tazewell, Va, June 9Th
1904.
Lou Knoll. ct. al. Compliments
vs. In Chnncery
Tazewei. c. III. Improvement co. et al,
Defendants.
To Lou Knoll, j. n. Hartman, Henry &
Graham, Tazewell G. improvement Com
pany, a corporation, J. I'd. Peery, Thos
Hankins, A. j. Tynes, w. J. Anderson G.. W.
Gillespie, X. ID. X. Hartman, K. f. witten,
Joseph Stras, =. Cone, J. T.. Gildersleeve, II. c..
Anderson. Lou Dodd, NJ. z. Walton, r. T.
Bowen and TO each and all OF the stockholders
of Tazeweli G. III. Improvement Co. and ali
other persons interested in tine affairs of the
Tazewell T.. H. Improvement Company.
The object of this suit Is to settle and wind
up the affairs of the said Tazewell e. III. Inn
provement Co.. and,
You are hereby notified. that / have fixed
upon the 5th day of July 1904 at my Office at
1iizewell. Virginia. TO take the account ordered
by the Circuit Court of TazeweI County, at
the May Term 1884, In the Chans cry Cause
therein pending, between Lou HI oil ct al.
compiainants aud Tazewell L. H. Inn rovement
Co. ct. al, Defendants; and In from any cause
slid account be not commenced on a at day. or
IL commenced and not completed the same
vii, pe continued from day 10 day or rom time
To time until completed. 1'Ee
; , ltt which time and place soa- are required
j. Al, STUART Commissioner,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Valuable Hotel Property
For Sale.

desire to sell my hotel pro-
perty at Tazewell, Va. 1t is one
of the most thoroughly well
equipped and most up-to-date
hotel properties in Southwest
Virginia: A large, new brick
building, ample number of rooms,
splendid dining room, Office and
sample room, steam heat, electric
lights, bathrooms, closets, etc.
Large livery stables attached.
Apply1o
Mrs. c. ]. BARNES,
3 3 1T. Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

The Republicans OF Virginia have
sometimes forgotten that il is always
in order for one to sweep his own
doorstep before commenting upon the
condition of that OF his neighbor. The
Ninth District party workers will prob
ably have TO keep that rule in memory,
during the present campaign.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

A prominent Republican Of this town
said to us recently that the Democrats
have no more show Of carrying the
national election this fall than the
Republicans have of carrying Virginia
If that's the case the iig's up.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Driven to Desperation.

Living at an out of the way place, re-
nIeto from civilization, a family Is often
driven To desperation In case Of accident,
resulting in Burns, Cuts, Wounds, Ulcers
etc, Layinia supply Of Baekien's A rnics
Salye, lis the. prst on earth 25c at
Jacksou's drug store,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

Doing the easy thing first always
results in making doubly hard the
last task undertaken.
Every year enough money is spent
for flowers for the dead to save hun
dreds from starving 10 death.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
Advertising rates furnished on appli-
cation.
Entered at the Tazewell (Vs.l post
Office as second class matter.

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
publ shed free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17
A Chip Of The Old Block.

A St.Louis paper gives a lengthy
account of the ten days visit of Miss
Alice, the daughter of the President,
to the Worlds Fair. For strenucsity
this young lady surpasses her pap
The examples set, however, by
this First Young Lady of The
Land" canuo: be commended to the
young ladies of the country general
Iy. Here is the clipping:
Miss Alice broke all records for
strenuousneSs.
She dined and luuched indefatig-
uably. She walked. she motored,
she droye, she danced, she elm bed
the high steps of the Cascades again
and again, she rambled over miles
of corridors in the exhibit buildings,
she endured the conversations of
beers and smiled joyously upon those
who amused her. She always turned
out IN the morning as fresh as a
dew washed daisy and was invariab-
ly dressed in excellent taste. She
bore the crush of crowds with equan-
UNITY and altogether she conducted
herself like an able-bodied young
woman who meant to overlook moth
ing in St.Louis.
Miss Roosevelt sat down TO a for
NAL dinner every night of her stay.
Several Of these affairs were of a
semi-state nature, notably those
given by Commissioner Legrave of
France and by DIR. Lewald, the
imperial German Commissioner. The
others were purely society affairs.
She attended seven formal luncheons
given in private houses, AT clubs and
in Exposition cafes. These she
seemed to enjoy thoroughly.
She sat down to one elaborate
breakfast lasting three hours, which
was gwen in her honor by Mrs.
Norman +. Mack.
She ate six stacy, formal late sup
pers. AT all her meals she drank
lightly of wine or cocktails"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

Henry WattersOn said that New
York's -Four Hundred sis a nest OF
mclean birds" And there are others
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

We never expect large results from
a church that depends more on music
than religion TO attract its congrega-
ton.
Ever notice that the greatest bar
gains are always offered the day after
you have spent the last of your weeks
salary.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1904-06-17

We lift ourselves up by reaching
down to help others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
An ADVERTISING CENSOR.
Commissioner PallaS Noe an Expert
on Taste in Fence Decoration.

Park Commissioner PaIlas. the man with the
weird taste in all matters concerning park fence
advertising when advertising is of benefit to Tam
many district leaders, has issued a circular Of
Don ts' or rules to be observed by his subordi-
mates There about four thousand words
corning the ''Don'ts' in Mr. Pallass compendium.
He has told his sUbordirates to be careful to OBJ
serve the spirit well the letter of the law.
Mr. Pallas, among other things touches park
fence advertising If a citizen owns land fronting
upon or adjacent TO any public park. parkway.
square or place." he cannot erect a fence in or
ABOUT It until a plan showing the height. char
acter and method OF construction has been sub
mtted to the Commissioner. approved by him. and
written permit has been issued for the work.
Nor may the owner OF such property rent adver-
Using space without the Commissioners permission
and approval Of the advertising device it is de-
sired to use.
BY the exploitation Of these rules concerning the
private property of a citizen. where the property
happens to front upon park sites. Commissioner
Pallas is in position to dictate the nature OF ad-
N6ruSlnS material that is to be used. Doubtless
Whlskey5 massage or corset "ads' would shock the
sense OF proprlety in the Commissioner. if appear
~ on property fronting park sites. and it is likely
ne WOuLu ADVISE all such advertisers to apply TO
[IC-Ntln9ra d Co. proprietors of the Bryant Park
lprheq oyer to Harry c. Hart. Tammany leader Of
me AM District, and another man. charging
Luetu OIlIy SI,SOl q year. The Tammany firm Is
selIIhg ABOUT $4,000 year out Of II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
STEPHENSON ON STAFF.
McAUoy Also GiUes Grant Place in
Police Parade.

Captain John T. Stephenson. twice dismissed from
tie police force and twice renstated the last time
only few weeks ago, will be the chief OF staff for
Chief Inspector Cortright, who will lead the police
parade next Saturday. Inspector Grant, who
also dismissed and reinstated. VIII command the
ninth regiment OF the policemen. Deputy Commits
sioner McAvoy, who made the arrangements for
ne parade, had Inspector Baldwin drill the police
men that are to compose this regiment, and, OF
course. he expected to lead them in the parade
But instead Mr.. McAvoy designates the dismissed
and feinstated Grant the commander. His &C
ton has aroused resentment IN the department.
Inspectors Nicholas Brooks and Patrick H. Nc
Laughln viii also be the staff.
About foTty-five hundred will be in line. d.
yided into ten regiments each commanded by an
Inspector. The police band viii head the parade
Last year. account Of trouble with the Musical
Union, the band marched near the rear. All Of the
inspectors and the staff Of Inspector Cortrght Will
De mounted The regiments viii be commanded as
follows:
First, Inspector Mclaughlin: second. Inspector
SMITH; third, Inspector Schmittberger; fourth. In
specyor McClusly; fifth. Inspector Titus; sixth In
h5ecter walsh; seventh, Inspector WIegandi
eighth Inspector Kane; ninth. Inspector Grant, and
tenth, Inspector Murphy. There Will be eleven
bands in the parade.
me mounted men, who are designated as cav
al:y, VIII be commanded by Inspector Albertson
The bicycle corps Will be commanded by Sergeant
Mott, Of the harbor squad
The men viii assemble at the Battery ct 12:45
O'CLOCK The line Of march is up Broadway TO
Twenty third-st., TO Madison-ave. to Fortieth-st
20 f1fth-ave. Mayor Mcclellan and Commissioner
McAdco VIII review the parade at the Worth Mon
ument at Madison Square. Three OF the patrol
Tho 1903 Meyer. Ben ana Rhinelander medals for
bravery from the Mayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
TALK OF TELEeRAPHERs' STRIKE.

Toronto. April so-steps have been taken by the
Order Of Railroad Telegraphers employed on the
Grand Trunk Railway which may lead to a tie-up
OF the entire line from Chicago TO Portland. 4 re-
guest has been made 10 the Minister of Labor for
the appointment OF a committee TO inquire into
II the minister declines TO exercise his powers II
is hardly possible that trouble be averted The
telegraphers want about a q per cent increase IN
wages, readjustment of the working days a certain
number OF holidays. Rnc extra pay for Sunday work
and overtime.
Ottawa. April 3o.-Sir William Mulook thinks that
the company viii settle the matter without auv
reference TO a Cancellation arbitration committed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-01
FUNERAL OF THREE FIREMEN.
Three Professions Make One, Hearses Being
Abreast, to the Church.

The funeral OF tie three hremen who lost their
lives last Wednesday In the Stanley Soap Works
ore. IN West Thi-tleth-st. was held yesterday IN
she Church OF ST. Vincent de Paul in Twenty-third-
a., near Slxth-avs. The men were Thomas v
i1dadoigHn. 81 No COS Tenti-aye.; John J. Cream
Of no. 80 West Twenty-ninth-st., md Hugo Arri-
Roni. o. No. lls Chavlton-st- All were members
OF Engine Company No. %
~ u o'clock the street near the church was
packed with thrungs OF persons. scores Of them
being nremen.
Early 81 the cay detail Of hrenen went 10 ths
houses o. mourning. ard the three funeral procese
ElonE made one going 70 The church The three
hearTes went abreast up Eixth-ave and were pre-
cedcu By ATTY aremen. under the comand Of Can
tam street. Of Hook and Ladder Company No Is
me men Of NO % acted paIbearers. Under the
command Of Captain Mcguire. Chief croker was
ride ARA dement's
Mass was celebrated by The Fire DEPARTMENT
chaplaln, fetner William ST. Elno Smith Who
vas assisted BY Father Thomas r. NcCronen
The three sSaTses were accompanied by the details
81 5aemea 10 the Th.rty-f ourth-st ferry Burial
WIS IN Calvary.