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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
MOcRATS, PAY YOUR POLL TAX.

= We urge on all Democrats to pay
their poll taxes, who have not done so.
These taxes can be paid up till May
9th 1905, and will be In time for the
fall election. But these taxes are now
in the hands OF the collectors and due,
and there win be a State Democratic
Primary Election either In. July or
August, and 1t Is necessary for all
Democrats to participate in that pri-
mary, to pay taxes six months before.
This would require these taxes to be
paid by February flrst next. This is
an important primary as you Win Vote
direct and atyour own precinct, for a
United States Senator. Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Attorney Gen.
eral, Secretary OF the Commonwealth
State Treasurer, Superintendent Of
Public Institution, Commissioner Of
Agriculture. State Senator, member OF
House OF Delegates and Circuit Court
Clerk. A candidate for each Of the
above offices will be nominated In said
primary, and every Democrat In this
county ought to prepare himself to
vote In this contest. These taxes must
be paid in person and out of ones own
funds. 1t is voluntarily on the part OF
the voter TO do this, and this kind Is
the only genuine true voter. We again
urge on all Democrats 10 pay poll
taxes at once.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
Casualties In pOcahOntas.

Minnie Thompson, young colored
woman, employed as clerk by Johnson
& Pettis, colored merchants, OF Poca.
hontas, was shot and instantly killed.
Wednesday, duling Christmas, by
Enegro man named Hairston, to whom
4 she was to have been married on the
allowing Friday. The parties attend
IA Christmas tree celebration at n
bred church, and when the young
woman started home Hariston refused
to go with her. She went with another
party, which angered Hairston, and he
followed shortly afterwards, and went
to the store of Johnson s. Pettis, where
the girl was, and without warning, 1t Is
said, shot her. She was shot in the
head, aud died instantly. The girl
stood well in Pocahontas. Hairston is
now In jail here.
The ten year old son Of John L.
BaDer was seriously cut over the left
ear with an axe. by a little boy, son OF
NJ. Showers. a neighbor ofMr. Babers
The little fellows were splitting wood,
when the axe glanced, and accidently
cut the little boy very badly. Dr's.
Haller and Stump rendered the neces-
sary surgical and medical aid. AT last
accounts the little boy>was dc ing well.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
Graham College.

Graham. Va, December 80, ,O4.
Editor c. V. News:
This young and progressive school,
situated in the town Of Graham is not
as well known in Tazewen as it should
be. 1t is an institution OF which the
county and the entire section of the
State may well be proud.
A few words concerning it may be
interesting. and serve TO acquaint the
people more fully of its work and
worth. The college is successor to the
Wartburg Seminary, so well known to
the public some years ago. Prof. Z. Fl.
Given, an educator Of reputation, and
gentleman Of scholarly attachments.
purchased the property some time ago.
and instituted Graham College, which
Is now enjoying much gratifying sue
cess under the management OF Prof
Given, and an able and efficient corps
OF teachers.
There are number of things favor
ing Graham College, a few of which
may be mentioned.
It's location Is central and otherwise
favorable. Graham is a central point.
IN Virginia and West Virginia. The
~yn itself is composed Of high grade
|" @szenship. The moral, religious
anu soc.l influences there are the best
The buildh-,s and equipment are good
The main buiN'ng is of brick. promi-
nently and Beautifully located. just far
enough from the cen.- OF the town no,
TO be too far.
The course OF study Is cs.,nrohan
s,e. embracing primary and t,nor
\ e92 srAde in the usual branches, IA,
heo her grades In the english
<i''> >thematics, language, ~
- ms, stenography, tyne
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
THE ELECTRIC CAR
A FINE SUCCESS
1880 Passengers first week
Tazewell Proud of Fine

Service.
The electric car has been In success
ful operation just two weeks today.
and more than meets the most san
guine expectations and predictions.
The managers, Notwithstanding many
hindrances, rushed matters, and had
the car running for the Christmas
travel. All during the holidays the
car did a fine business, carrying about
$500 passengers, all told, during the
hrst week. At times the car was
crowded with passengers. It's seating
capacity was taxed on nearly every
trip, all through the week.
On the evening OF the first trip quite
a number Of people assembled at the
car barn to witness the initial move OF
OF the car. In the power house at
North Tazewsll everything was In
readiness, and at $3.50 p. m. the button
was pressed by Miss Lucy Clapp. the
popular telegraph operator at North
Tazewell, and Miss Maggie White, of
Five Oaks, one OF Tazewelps finest
young ladies, and at the same time
Miss Carrie Long, the Oldest daughter
OF General Manager C. c.. Long. moved
the controller which turned the cur-
rent on the machinery OF the car. and
1t moved gracefully and easily out on
the main line, and went flying DOWN
the track to North Tazewell where
a great crowd was Waiting to witness
the first trip and FAKE a first ride.
Prominent esntleyfnen and ladies and
many Children crowded the car, and it
moVd out osn its initial trip over the
entire line, into town. Main street was
crowded with an expcetant and happy
throng Of people. When the car round
ed the curve at the head OF main street
the people shouted, hats and handker-
chiefs were waved, and a great demon
stration was made as Tazewelrs first
electric car moved down Main street.
loaded with grateful, happy people.
To say that all our people are proud
OF the new car and its service is to. r;HHi
N mildly. Mr.. II. T. Michel, Of Birm-
ingham, Alabama. the erector Of the
machinery at the Power house. Mr.. c.
M. Cosby, the Electrician, Of Norfolk.
Mr.. Moore, the Motorman, Of Blue.
field, with General Manager, C. c.
Long, the Board OF Directors. The
owners OF the new line-all came in 70,
hearty. congratulations. There was
much hankshaking and broad smiles
and congratulations all around. Every
body congratulated everybody else
and have kept it up to this good houx
THE SCHEDULE.
No permanent schedule has beer
established as yet. At present the ca,
leaves town at 7:3O a. m. and makes q
round trip every 40 minutes during the
day, running until about 0 o'clock n
m. and later il necessary. Mr.. Moor,
is Motorman and Capt. c. NJ. Linkous
Is conductor.
"The Street Car is all right. anG
Tazewell is It"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
WIN e OF CAR DuL
Santa Claus in
Trouble at BenboW

Santa Claus did not< have smoohe
sailing at Benbow dpfing the holidays.
He appeared a<s-a Sunday school cele-
oration IN His proverbial dress, whisk-
ers, fuy(coat, cap and all-skillfully ar
ranged, with Thompson Valley oily
wool, completely Disgusting the identi-
ty, age, sex and color OF the imperso-
nator 80 as TO deceive even the most
incredulous spectator. In the midst
OF the proceedings however, the dia-
bolical happened. The old Saint step
ped too near "a burning taper. There
was a flash, a sizzling sound as OF
frying meat. Relief and rescue Came
none too soon. and the flames exiting.
uishc-.., and the proceeding proceeded
/ with Santa a little disfgured but still
in the ring. But the spirit OF the dia-
polical seemed bent on vengeance, and
It happened that Santa caught on fire
again, and his second state was worse
than his first. 1t is said, that by the
time he got through with the SLABS,
jerks and stamping necessary to put
out the fire that every trace
OF resemblance TO the Patron Saint OF
the children was gone, and the gentle
mans face looked like the back OF an
old ham. A free use OF vasaline, and
other restoratives set things in order,
and everything passed of smoothly in
that audience Of loyal men, beautiful
women and glad hearted children
However, the gentleman who acted
Santa, il called upon TO do so again
will wear asbestos, or some other fire.
proof material.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
I'm
The Churches Here

All the churches held Christmas en-
tertainments for their Sunday schools.
A large number Of presents were dis
tributed. The schools Of the CHI riches
did only fairly well last year. The hope
was expressed at all these entertain
ments that this present year, 1905, may
be better along this line than was 1904,
and it ought to be.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
kl11g
Backward.
Special to The Times-Dispatch.l

Tazewell,I Va, Dec. 81 From a
business point OF view the year just
closed has been the best in the history
OF this town and county. The business
men have had trade larger and MOI e
satisfactory every way than last year
A number OF resident and business
houses have been completed, with
others under construction and contract.
There has been a little scarcity OF
ready money due to these facts. Money
lying idle heretofore has been put in
circulation, and hence loans have been
little harder to get, and the banks re-
port slight falling Off In deposits.
During the year the town has built
fine granolithic walks, from 4 to 6 feet
wide on all OF the principal streets OF
the town at an outlay OF $4,000, for
which bonds Of the town were issued.
During the year the 1'azewell Electric
Light and Power Company was organ
lied, with capital OF $4,000. This
company purchased the business Of the
Tazewell Electric Light Company, and
have just completed and put into oper-
alton an electric line. displacing the
horse cars which have been running
here for ten years or more. The electric
cars were installed on the day before
Christmas and are now running sue
cessfully.
The expenditures OF more than $780,
600 in public improvements in the town
In addition to handsome sum invest
ed In new church and a number OF
resident buildings, has given the peo-
pie good times this year.
The Bank Of Clinch Valley purchas-
ed and refurnished a fine new building
during the year at cost OF about S15,-
600.
The next year promises to be Of
more interest as far as the develop
ment OF the county is concerned than
any year previous. The completion OF
the Dry Fork Railroad, which will be a
gateway TO the vast amount OF coal In
the northern part OF the county, is In
sight. The road is being built by the
Norfolk K Western Railway Company
The road branches off from the main
line near Jaeger, w. Va, and is being
built In the direction of this town. the
terminus being only about ten miles
OF. The extension OF the electric line
from this town to connect with the Dry
Fork Railroad has been suggested by
the Clinch Valley News, and the build
ing a a trolley line into Burke's Gar.
den is being urged by the same paper,
The last named schemes have been
favorably commented on by the bust
ness men OF the county, and will, no
donht. materialize in the near future.
The bowuc; Richlands, twenty miles
west OF here, has enJo,sa-...sss p,os.
perity during the past year. A lkrpe
company, Of which Gen. r. A. Ayers,
OF Rig Stone Gap, is president, pur-
chased during the year large bound
aries Of coal lands near the town. A
railroad has been built from the town.
and "a great deal OF property in the
town. A railroad has been built from
the town to the coal mines, manufac-
turing plants OF various kinds are pro-
Iected during the year. Real estate ad-
vanced very much in price, and the
future outlook OF the town is very
bright.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
Mrs. Fred UnrNth.
prcs.sicEt t.-.s-:try ;fuS. Dent.u
ttsg1f.,t. E.s.h.


after NY Er,. bshe, ,~ss bern dii not
see" >" r. -.ai;: f;sy az. ~ Slthoush the
toc:or ssvs INT . tonsc .s..iSs. he oonsid-
cred Nssy superior. but Instead c. Ceiling
= ter Src~ weaker every day. ny hus.
band insis;.d that ! tzss Vine o. Csrdui
for wSSG SID sac wh.. /. voGij do for
me. ciI taks the me dicMs and was very
grateful 10 find my strength and health
slo~iy returning. IL two .-esh, W. out
VI bed and IN month was Gb!c 10 take
u? my usual datixs , am very snt,usi.
a. lie la Us praise
Wine Of Car,lui reinforces the organs
Of generation for the ordeal Of preg-
NANCY and childbirth Itprevents mis-
carriage. No woman WHO takes Wine
II Car'iui need fear the coming Ct her
g,ild. If Mrs. Unrath had taken
Wine Of Car,lui before her baby came
She would not have been weakened as
she was. Her rapid recovery should
commend this great remedy TO every
exlcctaEt mother. Wine of Cardui
regulates the menstrual flow.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
Moved -
to North L azeWel|

!. The Electric light plant has beer
thsv sd from Town to North TazeweIl by
NOW d1rie Light and Power Com.
tna n,.h.a = nvnamo which FURNISHES
the Power honsa the large engine, n
made In short time, q q. .ia''S'er W. w
no suspension of the light ~ ::
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06

Among other things to be hoped for.
prayed for and worked for should be
an early cessation Of the horrible and
barbarous butcheries now going ON in
the far east. Let somebody or some
nation win undying fame and everlast-
ing honor by stopping 1t.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06

. Prot. Given, President.
nd Mathematics, Book
B. Mcclure, Principal,
Pedagogy and Sciences;
bird, Languages, Mathema-
x5raphy and typewriting; Miss
Annfo go, Art; Miss George Reyn-
olds, Primary Department. ard Mrs.
ID. c. Burton, Assistant -music teacher.
So, 1t will be seen that the school Is
supplied with fine Faculty, one capa-
BILE OF doing the best work.
The school is co-educational, and so
FAR has had a very satisfactory his.
tory.
Pupils attending this school are sur
rounded with the most wholesome re-
ligious and moral, as well as intellec-
tual advantages. Tuition rates are as
low as Is consistent, and discipline is
mild. In fact, Graham College presents
every advantage, and no parent or
guardian need hesitate to commit his
child to it's care. Prof Given will be
glad to furnish catalogue and further
information and particulars upon APP
plcation. STUDENT.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
A Costly Mistake.

Biunders are sometimes very exprn-
soge. Occasionally life itself is the price
10 :. mistake, but you III never be wrong
No. yo.ake DIR. Kings New Life Pills foI
or 49, Dizziness, Headache. Liver
thoros u,ubles. They are gentle ysi
jug" <or,at Jackson's Drug Store
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06

Here goes for 1905. The past year
was good one. The present promises
well. However, there are shadows
through which we ms-~--,0s--sas-s1A
tunnels ~ - sutous railway OF
feck and death. Never
. purney must be travelled,
hope and resignation We
get aboard and pull out.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06

we nave half dozen nice copies OF
Hicks fine AImanacs for 1905. We
Will present one copy free to the first.
half dozen subscriptions we~>receive.
First come. fisGnsnrvedCelther old OF
new subscribe
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
C-A - TO HTA
Bears the ~ The klHd You have Always Bspgta
q &H2sG
10 Coming of His Feet

sAe crimson of the morning, IN the
hiteness of the noon,
amber glory of the days re-
anight robe in darkness
Meaning of the moon,
xkbe coming of His feet
1 nave We esals weary footsteps on
d. ,r osFalilee.
on the x,rgs erble pavement on
Worn with wsIEs oe.orrow t.,,sr; \ .
The sorrow of the 8 s " ar y. g..
Down the minstsr>xk,
from betwixt the $500; O
Through the wondering Il '
motion strong and fles,o win
Sounds his victor tread, app
with music far and din
The music of the coming OF, AZ.
Sandaled not with shean of SILVER.
girdled not with woven gold,
Weighted not with shimmering gems
and doors sweet,
But white-winged and shod with
glory in the Tabor-llght of old.
The glory of the coming of His feet.
He is coming, o my spirit with his,
everlasting peace,
With his blessedness immortal and
complete
He is coming, o my spirit and his
coming brings release,
listen for the coming of His feet
Independent.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
v.HI|o! q

pssenger DepOt.)
NO" open Or business. Everything
new: 1000 meals, at 35c. Electric
hgh's' Iarge{ sample room.
u SSIEREN, Prop. q Mgr.
opposite azewelI Supply Company
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-01-06
TRESPASS NOTICE.

49, 1eSi aug asTss, warned not 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-26
women FLOGGED BY
BRUTAL POLICEMEN ] {, | \
Atrocities in Congo State P 'a7trtiall
leled BY T Treatment Of Aborig
ines in Australia.
MELBOURNE. March Is.

4hCLApo SAsANAS 49,
The disclosures made In the report OF
Dr.. Roth, The commissioner appointed to
Investigate the treatment Of aborlgines,
regarding the brutality of police and and
squatters, are confirmed to-day by the the
revelation Of further atrocities perpe-
Itrated upon blacks in Western Australia.
Mr.. Daglish's government is now inycsti-
eating charges against policemen OF
B claiming ten female aborigncs to trees
with their arms extended above their
heads and then hogging them.
An influential deputation, headed by the
Anglican and Roman Catholic Bishops OF
Perth, waited upon the Acting Premier
OF Western Australia on Friday and In
sisted upon the necessity OF making dras-
tic changes In the entire system OF treat.
ing the aboriginal Inhabitants of tho
State. The Acting Premier foreshadowet
Legislation for the ameliorationt Of the lot
OF the natives; and.ipromised an inquiry
into the indenture and contract systems.
In his report DR.. Roth stated that Off.
Gals were powerless to prevent settlers
from abducting native women and boys
and both police and Commonwealth otil-
cials were charged with abetting or con-
doning such abduct!ons. Brutal and out
rageous conditions We're also disclosed In
regard to the arrest and ill-treatment OF
= natives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-26
LORD BUTE,S ENRICHMENT 81
NJ CAIISES SOCI4L SENSATION
Scotland Beieved That tic Future Warehouses Uoud BE q
Daughter Of The "Land q Cakes
UEould Be d

in the leafy recesses of Regents Park,
and his latest acquisition has been a
Scotch town residence in Charlotte
Square, Edinburgh.
Mount stuart Is his principal sent IN
Scotland. 1t is an immense Gothic slrIuic-
ture, standing on the coast five: niles
from Rothesay. The red sandstone OF
which 1t is constructed was brought IRON o.
house Is u veritahle marble palace, with
floors, pillars and staircase OF rare Italia
marbles. sAnd a sumptuous private chapel
has been built since i he, death of me late
Marquis. The woods around Mount stuart
are Of great extent and beauty, ana pam
boos and other sub-tropical plants
flourish well from the mtdness OF the
Besides youth and beauty&and n name
worthy Of alliance with his own, the
young Roman Catholic peer has found an, IN
his future bride one Of his own eligious
faith. Sir Henry Bellingham, not less de-
vout Roman Catholic than the Mar
auis, was private chamberlain to a POPE
Plus IN and to Pope Leo NJ !. Nh. /. eooo
ncres. represented LouthI in Parliament
in 1850, and is a conmissi oner Of ma
;tionai education in 1reland. The future
Marchioness Is daughter BY his il rs
wife. who was Lady Constance Julia
Eleanor Georgiana Noel !, daughter OF the
second Earl OF Gainsborough.
The Marquis Of Butte, to whose rs grea a.
house this family becomes allied, vii &c
"a years old on June 10. this year. q g sue
cecded is the titles of his father In. Oc-
tober, 1900, and came o. age In June, .lgvs,
whom there were festivities In Scotland
and South Wales which lasted 4un I'll 9th the
autumn. ia s5fll}i {77;Iz i55 s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-26
EDINBURGH, March %.

EDINBURGH N1arcn 20. /.
6THE engagement of the MARQUIS OF
Butte, Scotland's weaithiest peer, 70
i Miss Augusta Belingham, young
est daughter Of Sir Henry Bellinghani,
3of Castlebellnghnm. County Louth,.. Ire
land has caused somewhat OF sensa-
ton here as it was generally believed
that his choice would fall upon daugh-
ter Of his native country.
Ii Inheritng his great name---he Is de-
scendant Of John Stuart, son Of King
Robert II Of Scotland--high privileges,
vast influence and practical ability tho
possessor Of no fewer than a dozen titles
and the owner OF some 117,o0o acres and IN
many magnificent residences, It Is not
surprising that since Lord Bute's coming
of age, less than three years ago, society
has manifested the keenest interest IN
The personality of the future Marchfpness.
Lord Butte has inherited man. Of his
fathers characteristics. He cares little
for society, but Is a keen sport sman, q
devoted to- everything Scotch He often
wears the kilt, and keeps a. piper. on the
premises, who wakes the household at
5daybreak with the sound Of his sbagpipes.
He Is anxious TO improve tho shooting on
the Island ofc Butte. and has imported rte
large numbers of birds, which&are turned
out In / the woods and in the mporlandsS,
~ Lord Butte has Travelled much by sea ana
land, and once made a cruise to Iceland
Like his father, he Is n deNoutg 81 Roman
Catholic. His houses and mansions are
many He owns three places in Scotland,
Cardiff Castle In Wales, st. johns Lodge
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-26
TURKS TURN PIRATES /
TO- GET. HOME AGAIN | ! !.
r egilnent g npels Ships Captain
to Take Them From OBJ
noxious Port.
x ~
\ ,A,.LI.!EE.:Xi.ANDRA, March Q

81 5s3s43iE FiiALEsh}AN DttlA, 5MdrCn %.
"A curious example OF the ways OF tho
Turk is Afforded by the experience OF tho
Greek steamer Ipros. This vessel recent
~ conveyed a number OF Turkish pilgrims
to Jed dab on their way to Mecca. On her
return Journey shc had to call at Koon-S
sfidah to unload some government stores
Koonfidahsis a Turkish port situated be-
tween j eddah and Hodcida h, and Is guard
ed by a strong garrison.
Attic time of the yessel g call at TINS
port the Turkish troops had Eecn anxious.
1y awaiting for consld era BILE time g. g
transport to convey them to Turkey, their
period OF foreign service having expire
There being no signs OF a transport, the
Jpiro.s visit suggested q hap y ex dent y
to obtain their atrintion.
eg One aftcrnoonsthe vessel was visited by
some thirty soldiers, who came aboard
with the ostenslble object OF looking
Overt tho ship. They, however, sh owed
no signs OF departing, q nd. to the disHay
OF the captain OF the vessel they were
followed by boa tloads of other troops.
who peremptorily demanded to be allowed
on board. Ultimately 962 officers and men
had made their way on the vessel, and
suggested to the skipper tina unless he5
conveyed them to Suez they would make
away with him and every one else o.
board. t SCI rs. &.
The troSps being all well armed. the cap
tain had no alternative but. to san WIN
the troops on board Q nd the 4lplros sarE!Veu
at suezS yesterday Nj us. .;5 .ss3S s.
lE During the voyage Turkish colonel,
who had been forced by tie men to come 2
on board !, attempted to commit suicide py
taking a dose Of laudanum. but he was
saved by the efforts Of the shtp g do ctor.