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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
REDWOOD GIANT WON'T DIE
Young Trees Grow from Monarch
Felled Several Months Ago
! by Woodman.

Ukiah. GAIA redwood tree that re-
fuses to die even after 1t has been cut
down is a phenomenon that has been
discovered by Frank Brown, OF Phiie.
on his timber claim.
In selecting a tree for cutting into
shakes few months ago he felIed a
monarch OF the forest more than 200 feet
tall and about eight feet in diameter at
the base. On returning to the tree re-
Gently to put his shingle crew to work
he was surprised to see several fresh
limbs. Investigation proved that the
limbs were small trees that were grow
ing out OF the fallen monster. Besides
those that had attained considerable
growth, several others were peepine
through the bark.
Another peculiarly about the tree Is
that the shingles cut from it have no sap
In them and are as light as the seasoned
product. This is the first case on record
where a redwood severed from the
stump has begun new growth.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28

We have customers for two or three
farms and several houses and lots In
trwn. If you have either let US know
at once. We can sell them.
]. A, Leslie & Go,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
STRAW HAT GREW THIS HAIR
Or. J. Conger Bryan startIes New
Yorkers with Summary
Top-Piece.

New York.-Hers il the newest Moees
OF them all. He speaks to al bald
headed men
He would lead them back to the happy
land where hair grows in abundance on
d0nes OF thought that to-day are limo
cent OF other decoration than a fine
polish.
he thinks the human race Is fast ap-
proacning permanent state OF hairless
Wretchedness. At the present rate OF
departure there will be nothing but a
race OF men with shiny polls in another
generation or two. II this prophet be
right.
He says every man in the civilized
world, himself excepted, is moulting
fast
This Moses Is DR.. ]. Conger Bryan
or this city. He has a radical cure TO,
badness, and In order to show the bena-
nts or 1t he goes about the streets of tn.
city every day with a remedy In plain
sight. 1t is straw. hat. He playfullv
refers to II sometimes as the cows
breakfast" When DR.. Bryan meets a
COULTER he promptly dOffs his summary
top-piece, displays a thick head of hair
that is fast turning white and saws
proudly:
My straw hat grew this hair aud /
can prove It,"
Dr. Bryan believes his remedy for
badness should be worn the year round.
when the mercury crawls down around
the zero mark DR.. Bryan promises to
make Fifth avenue and Broadway sit
up and take notice " him this winter.
Even now he attracts attention from the
derby-hatted populace as he strolls
along the streets.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
Must Needs Wed Family.

According to a decision Of Justfce
Robert p. Wyatt. of Mahanoy City, Pa.
e mother-in-law is entitled to a home
with her son-in-law who, he said. is
duly bound to provide for her. Mrs.
Marcella Rink had her son-in-law.
Louis Peshink, arraigned before the
Justice for ejecting her from his home
against the pleadings of Mrs. Peshink.
the woman's daughter Peshink was
fined five dollars and ordered to provide
his mother-in-law a home under his
own roof.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
BEGAN ON A STREET CAR.
Romance has Just illuminated In
Marrisge-How Love Found
Way.

Grand Rapids. Mich.-Love win and
q way. It's a trite old saying. bu.
eternallV true. Henry j. Heystek.
head OF the big wholesale paints and
wallpaper firm OF Heystek & Garfield,
and Miss Anna Weiss, bookkeeper and
daughter of poor family, have again
proved the saying.
Every morning Heystek, on his
way to work. saw a good-lookIng girl
on the Wealthy avenue car. He found
cut who she was. but there was nc
mutual acquaintance to introduce
them, and Miss Weiss was not the
sort OF girl to become acquainted with
out the formalities.
Despairing OF being able to meet
her, Heystek sent her a big box OF
American Beauties on Christmas. hop
Ing that in some manner the flowers
might lead to sn acquaintance. They
did not. for Miss Weiss hadn't the
least idea who sent them.
Just after New Years his firm ad
Vertised for bookkeeper. There were
300 applicants. Miss Weiss, dissatis
ned with the place she had held, was
one. Her letter was among the las,
received.
This Ia the girl for u.s." sale
Aeystek to his partner, and she was
hired.
With the object OF his affection
working side by side with him he
ala not have courage enough to speali
TO her of the roses and actually left
the city for month for fear she
might recognize him as the one who
had signed: AN unknown street cal
admirer."' to the note sent with the
flowers.
On his return he began to walk
nome with the girl at lunch hour
and within two months had proposed
The marriage occurred a few days ago
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
To the Trustees Of
Tazewell Baptist Church.

Gentlemen:
We take the liberty OF telling you
that every church will be given a liber.
al quantity OF l.. & M. Paint whenever
they paint.
4 gallons l.. 4 NJ mixed with gal
Ions Linseed Oil will paint moderate
sized house.
Actual cost l.. 4 NJ. about S1.20 pei
gallon.
l.. & NJ. Zinc bardens l.. x M. Whit,
Lead and makes the paint wear Ike
iron.
Largest mills in the world use l.
& Nj.
Arnold Print Works. North Adams
Mass, used nearly 1900 gallons l.. 4
Nj, Paint made with 10000 gallons l.
" Nj. aud 1000 gallons pure Linseeo
Oil.
Sold by J. A. Greever & Co.. Taze
well, Va, The Bloch Co, Pocahonias
Va, and w. p. Bcggess. Richlands. Va
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
Another BARGAIN.

A good dwelling, good lot, all In
good shape, now occupied. Price
$1,000, tents for so per month. BE
quick. j. A. Leslie q Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
New Real Estate Firm.

We have taken out regular real
estate license, and hope TO have the
of the people of the town
and community We viii rent. sell.
collect rents, etc, for try to do sol and
help parties Wishing to buy property.
III you have property 10 dispose OF
I'm amy manner, or wish TO rent or buy.
let us know, aud We will DO what we
can TO help you.
j. A. LESLIE Il co,
TaZewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
ANNOUNCEMENT

1 respectfully offer my professional
services to the citizens of Tszewell
and vicinity. Especial attention will
be given to the treatment of nervous
diseases, in which have had twenty
years experience.
Until l can secure a suitable Office ]
can bs found at the residence OF Mr.
Geo. W. st. Clair.
Respectfully,
Gro. s. WALKER, NJ. D.
May /, 1906.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
Trespdss Notice.

Trespdss Notice.
Ali parties are hereby forbidden I'M
der penalty of the law, to hunt, fish,
swim, trap, walk or ride over or other
wise trespass on our lands in this
county. without written permission
from US.
s. @. Peery. w. e. Peery,
A. M. Peery, j. G.. Peery,
Ct. A. Martin, Mrs. Kate
G. Peery, Guardian for
Richie Peery.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
Three Premiums.
/. The Fine Piano.
2. A Good Sewing Machine.
3. A Nice Guitar.

The highest vote gets the first prize.
Second highest, the second prize,
third highest the guitar. New sub
scribers, 200 votes for each years
subscription. Renewals 100 votes for
each subscription paid to date, and
200 votes II paid year in advance,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
Notice 10 Debtors.

| have placed all notes and accounts
due the late j. w. Ashley ia the hands
of l. ii. Harry, Falls Mills, Va. Per
SONS desiring 10 settle notes or accounts
will call ON Mr.. Harry, who is author
lied TO receipt for same. Persons
desiring To communicate with me i'm
regard TO the above will address me
at Lovingston, Nelson County, Va.
III. Il. ASHLEY, Admir-,
j. w. Ashley.
S-24 3m.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
Gait lie on Commission.

John 7. Moffett and myself are
handling stock cattle on commission at
this place, and any all shipments made
to US will have our prompt and care
full attention, We have fine grass at
reasonable figures end are In position
to get the top prices. Will be glad to
hear from any who have cattle to sell.
N. F. ADAMS,
The Plains, Fauquier Co., Va.
Ola 2m
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
IrespaSs Notice.

All parties are hereby warned not TO
trespass on our lands in Abbs Valley
10y hunting, riding. walking or pulling
berries or fruit without written permits
sion pn penalty Of law.
Mollie NJ. HARRISON,
ID. III. Hartman.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-28
Lincoln Letter Brings 500.

A letter written by Abraham Lincoln
In 1S41, relating to political affairs in
Illinois, one of number of autographs
collected by Mrs. George M. Moulton. OF
Chicago. and sold at auction in New
York. brought 500. An autograph
poem signed by James Russell Lowell
brought $23. A one page letter signed.
but not written, by George Wash.ngLon,
february 20 1890 sold for s2s
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
Attempt Resistance and Is Shot
Down By Negro Who Is
Still Free.
EXCITEMENT AT WHITE HEAT
Repeated outrages by Members Of
Black infantry Arouse the Indig-
nation Of the People to the
Highest Pitch.

Ell RENO, Dec. 2s.--while resist
Ing an attempted hold-up In his laun-
dry at $3.50 tonight. Lee Sung. Chi
naman, was shot and dangerously
wounded by an unknown negro, who
wore the uniform Of the United States
army. The assailant escaped. SOL
diers from Fort Reno. the sheriff's
force. the police force and many posses
of citizens are searching for him, The
numerous outrages perpetrated by ne
groes. supposed TO be discharged SOL
diers OF the 25th infantry, have aroused
public sentiment to white heat and this
crime but adds fuel 10 the flames.
Summary vengeance viii prooibiy be
wreaked by citizens should the man he
apprehended, unless the strongest pio-
lection is given by troops from Fort
Reno.
Major Penrose, commanding officer
of Fort Reno, when asked what action
he had taken, and whether a roll call
OF the troops at Fort Reno had been
called. refused to discuss the case
I'm getting sick OF this business" /"
he said. Every time crime is COM
mitted II is laid to the negro SOL
ders, l won't tell anything about
what has been done further than to
say that We are doing all in our power
to aid the apprehension OF the guilty
party" alEH
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
ASTORIA, OREGON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 1906

tance from large bodies OF water
Denver has been suggested TO the club
but II win probably fix on st. Louis
The Missouri metropolis is the best
situated as regards distance from tide
water and II gas OF proper specific
gravity can be had there and II is In
sufficient quantity, II may be made
the starting place for the race for
the Bennett Cup and also for the
Lahm Cup. But st. Louis IL 700 miles
from the Gulf Of Mexico, 900 miles
from the Atlantic Ocean and 1900
miles fro mthe Pacific
The competition for the Bennett
trophy will probably be held In octo-
ber, when there is the greatest like
llhood Of strong steady winds from
the West. BY February the list Of
entries will be complete. The Aero
clubs officials believe the number Of
starters will exceed that In the race
at Paris last summer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
Senator Beveridse Points Out
Danger Of Oeseneracy
in the Race.
MANY ARE KILLED EACH YEAR
Greed Of Gold is Turning Young Amer
leans from the Schools to the
Factories, the Mills and the
Mines.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Dec. Ex-senator
Albert Beveridge. addressing the Ne
braska State Teachers Association
here tonight. said: Nothing shows
how much greed frogets humanity as
child slavtry. There Is something
wrong with prosperity which IL 80
immense that 1t finally comes to feed
upon the lives OF little children. There
are at low estimate half million
children under II at work in cotton
mills. glass factories, sweat shops.
mines and like Industries. Those whom
toll does not kill are being ruined for
citizenship. We are turning out at
a low estimate two hundred thousand
adult london hooligans.' every year.
and these become In turn parents Of
hundreds of thousands of other degen-
crates. And so this civic pestilence
riots and spreads,
TT must be stopped. II NOT FOR the
sake Of the children, then for our own
sake; II not for the sake of common
humanity, then for the sake OF the
republics safety. for this republic is
based on citizenship.
If everybody. including the most
ardent advocates of state rights, could
agree on national quarantine law to
keep out yellow fever, which does not
kill twenty people in twenty years,
how much more should we agree on a
national child labor la VITO stop a
practice that actually kills thousands
of children and irreclaimably ruins
tens of thousands every year"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
When Picked Up By Police Was
Weeping Bitterly.
THREATS ARE NOT FULFILLED
"Blaek Hand" Society Demanded Boy
Be Ransomsd or They Would
Kill Him Christmas.
Evening.

NEW YORK, Dec, 2s.-George Dru-
cato, the four-and "a half year-o
Italian boy who was kidnapped from
in front of his home at ss Stanston
street, Manhattan. has been found. He
was picked up last night by PATROL
man Redmond. of the Liberty avenue
station. at Rockaway and st. Marks
avenues. Since his disappearance his
father, Alfonso Drucato, has received
letters. almost daily, from a ''Black
Hand" gang, demanding $1,000. II the
sum was not paid. the letters said,
the dead body of the boy would be
found on the door steps Of the STAN
ton street tenement on Christmas
morning. Mrs. Drucato was so over
come with JOY at the boys return
that she collapsed as she clasped him
in her arms,
1t was about o'clock last night
that Policeman Redmond, patrolling
on Rockaway avenue. noticed small
boy sitting at the corner of st. Marks
avenue, weeping pitifully. His shoes
showed evidence of much travel, but
he was otherwise warmly clothed,
Around his head and shoulders was
wrapped heavy shawl, That MS cap
tors had been kind to him was evil
dent when he refused food at the sta
station, saying he was not hungry.
His underclothes, too, h, d been re-
Gently washed,
Whats up, sonny" said tae police
man In a kindly voice.
The only response was another cut
burst Of tears, and as the big "cop.
stopped the boy poked his arms from
beneath the shawl and closing them
around his rescuer's neck, went 10
sleep, without being awakened the
boy was taken to the Liberty avenue
station.
1t was not until he was safely
tucked in a warm bed in The Children's
Society rooms in Sescrmerhorn street
that Mrs. Howe, the matron, discov-
cred that her newest charge was none
other than the missing italian boy
the police of the entire city had been
searching for for the past nine days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
Catholics In French Senate State
They are All III Treated.
ASK BUT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Now Must Break Law or Disobey the
Mandates Of the Pope-Govern-
ment Will Present De-
fsnse.

PARIS, Dec. 2S.--A debate In the
Senate on the supplementary church
and state separation bill was opened
by Count De Las Cases, Republican
Liberal, who asserted the Catholics
only demanded the right to perma-
nently and regularly practice their re-
ligion and an attempt to force the
Catholics to disobey the injunctions Of
the Church would mean tasking them
to become apostates. Maxine Le
Count, Radical Republican, made reply
and insisted the sole purpose Of the
government was to insure liberty Of
conscience and to place all religions
on an equality. The republic could
not become vassal Of the Holy See.
Premier Clemenceau interrupted the
proceedings to announce that evidence
Npuiu oVOiA pC pAVNuNOu " JdSeiAy tAS
governments action before the world.
PARIS, Later-The Senate voted on
the principal bill in the new church
measure 1877 ayes to 81 noes. 1t Is
expected that details for the compile
ton of the various sections will be
completed tomorrow. Minister of Ed
ucation BRAND called for repeated ap-
plause by assurances Of the govern
ment's determination not to enter upon
superfluous negotiations with Rome
and not to, accede to the vatican's ev-
ident desire for persecution. The gov
ernment had offered the church full
benefits Of the common law. hitherto
demanded by the Pope, but 1t would
not accord special privileges to the
hierarchy. Brands speech was or
dered placarded throughout France.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
Quietly Rifles Rooms In New
York Public School.
VALUE OF HAUL Was SMALL
Walks In and Helps Herself TO Loose
Articles About and Then cooly
Walks Out Again With Her
Booty.

NEW YORK, dec, ga pretty girl
burglar has set the detectives con-
nectod with police headquarters,
Queens Borough. and the plain clothes
man OF the Jamaica precinct, by the
ears, She entered school and helped
herself with Perfect sang troid. then
walked cody from the building with
her booty and no one can give any
other description Of the girl than that
she Is pretty and has red cheeks
Miss Clayton. teacher OF the Kap-
Ian avenue school, jamaica, the new
est and one OF the best school build
ings In the city, dismissed her class
Tuesday at noon and went home to
her dinner, Some OF the pupils went
home, Others got their lunch baskets
from the cloak rooms and formed lit
tie groups In and out OF doors while
they ate.
Presently there appeared at side
entrance fresh-faced young girl OF
perhaps II years. She had pair Of
skates over her arm, No one gave
her any particular heed, noting only
that she was a stranger and pretty,
Approaching a little Kindergarten
girl, the stranger chucked her under
the chin, smiled and asked where she
could find Miss Claytons room. The
child gave the necessary directions
and tho girl passed along the hall to-
wards the room. When she reached
the room 1t was empty, Miss Clay
toms gold watch, one which she values
highly, lay upon the top OF her desk
In tempting conspicuity II was trans
ferred from the desk to the pocket Of
the girl burglar 1t Is believed.
From room to room the girl burglar
passed. pausing only In such rooms
as We're empty, and getting something
from each, Besides the gold watch,
she took money, chiefly getting small
sums In the various rooms. Some of
the money was what had been con-
tributed by the children for Christmas
gifts for poor children, In all the girl
Is believed to have taken about $40.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
AaaA-llasasar-H--~-~a--Aa
PAY HIGH DUTY.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.--It was de-
eided yesterday by the board OF Unit
Cd States general appraisers that
braids composed Of cotton and india
rubber arc dutiabie at the rate Of %
per cent advaiorem, under the pro-
vision In the iariff for embroiderics
and trimmings Edwin Horax. the
importer Of the merchandise. claimed
tbs merchandise should be admitted
an manufactures Of India rubber, with
duty at 30 per cent.
General Appraiser Howell discusses
AT length the question OF the ciassifi-
cation OF the braids and reaches the
conclusion that the goods were prop
erly assessed at the higher rate. The
importers claim, therefore. Is over
ruled.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
CHAMPIONSHIP SKATING RACES.
Contest viii be Held During Month
Of February. !.

NEW YORK, Dec, 2S.-The dates
for the championship skating races,
We're given out officially yesterday by
F. M. Clarke, secretary of the National
Skating Association of the United
States. The first big meet of the sea-
son will be held at Saranac lake on
January 20, so and 81. Both amateur
and professional races will be held
there.
On the Montreal Amateur Athletic
Associations track the Canadian
championships win be decided Febru-
ary .. United States championships
will be held at Verona Lake. N. j.,
on Lincoln's birthday February 12.
The indoor worlds championships
viii be held at Duouesne Garden.
Pittsburg, February % and 2S,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
GRANTS INCREASE.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.--It was an
nounced yesterday from the Offices
OF s. w. Smith. General superintend-
ent OF the New York Central Railway
that the company had advanced the
wages Of thirty thousand OF Its men
and that statistics OF It's general in
crease would soon be issued.
In some cases. II was said the in
crease would date from December l
and In other branches from January
l. This increase. 1t is understood. In
cludes recent advance OF 1--WE cents
an hour given the yardmen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
NO APPLES THERE.
Statement Made That Only Lemons
Grew in Garden of Eden.

CHICAGO, Dec 2s.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from New Haven, Conn,
says;
The American Modern Language AS
sociation, now In annual convention
at Yale has decided that 1t was not
an apple that Eve handed Adam. The
Association has set aside Saturday
morning to discover whether 1t was
not q lemon that caused the trouble in
the garden of Eden. Professor oliver
M. Johnson OF the Leland Stanford
University, Cal, who has made q spec
ial study OF tropical fruit. has been ap-
pointed to lead the discussion He
insists that there were no apples in
the garden OF Eden.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
HILL 70 RETIRE.
President Of Great Northern win
Leave Duties to His Son.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.--A special to
the Record Herald from Minneapolis
says: James ]. Hill. president Of the
Great Northern Railroad. It was an
nounced today, win retire from ac-
tive business July 1 next. The an
nouncement came from Mr.. Hill him
self His successor viii be his eldest
son, Louis J. Hill. first vice president
Of the Great Northern. Mr.. Hill said:
II have planned to retire as soon as !
can safely do so. BY July /. shall
be able to leave the work Of a life
time on safe and sound basis that
win endure"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
MEXICAN FREIGHT INSPECTORS.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 2S.-The
Railway Association of Mexico. conn
prising officials from all the lines Of
the republic has decided to appoint
freight inspectors on january /. The
railways complain that they have been
defrauded out Of large sums by mis-
classification Of international freight
by shippers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
MANY WILL ENTER.
American Balloon Race Promises to
surpass Recent Partisan Contest.

NEW YORK, Dec 2S,---But one
month remains In which entries may
be made for the next international
balloon race for the Bennett Cup, the
trophy won this year in Europe by
Lieutenant Lahm, U. S. A.. of the
Aero Club of America. The club is
considering where the starting point Of
the race should be, Two prime fac
tors enter into this consideration
quality and quantity Of gas and dis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
PLANTS FOR DESERTS.
Useful Growths from Northern Asia
Brought for American Wastes.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2s.--A dispatch to
the Record Herald from washington
says:
I Professor Nielas Hansen Of the Uni
'versity of South Dakota, has just re-
turned from a trip of exploration of
the arid belt of Northern Asia, where
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29
SINGER SERIOUSLY SICK.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.---Madame Kir-
by-Lunn, the grand opera contralto
Is sick at the Hotel Woodstock with
ptomaine poisoning. The singer while
very sick, is not dangerously III. She
sang Christmas night. and directly
afterward became I'll.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-12-29

be was sent BY Secretary Wilson, 70
find plants that will grow In similar
soil and climate in the United States.
His journey was very successful and
he has brought back several valuable
additions to the useful plants that
can grow in the semi-arid belt be-
tween the Mississippi and the Rocky
Mountains.