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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
A Clear Indictment

When all things are summed up,
there is little wonder that the masses
of the people should array themselves
against the railroads Here is clear
Indictment of the Southern Railway
secretly purchasing bias in its
favor of one of the Legislative repre-
sentatives, but in office by the direct
vote OF the people. The Southern
Railway cannot haul passengers at
the rate of IA cents per mile, but
IL can afford TO pay SO, 600 TO legis-
lator, and the natural inference is
that If it has one on its pay roll it
has Others. There is no lack Of funds
when it comes 10 corrupting lawmak-
ers, but the hostile attitude of a peo-
pie who in reality have done nothing
TO the hurt of the railroads, is q
sufficient plea 10 close down shops
and curtail extension. - Roanoke
Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
MR.. GARRETT

Mr.. ii. f. Garrett, who figured
in recent suit i'm this court COM
plains that the report of the proceed
lngs, published i'm this paper, did
him injustice. This paper will not
do anyone an injustice knowingly.
The report made i'm this paper was
taken from evidence given i'm the
court room, and sworn TO 10y repu-
table witnesses, and not contradicted
or denied. Mr.. Garrett struck n
woman and applied 10 her a vile
epithet for which he was roundly
censured. However, il should be said
That he had strong provocations at
the time, and perhaps would not
have done and said what he did ex-
eept under heat Of passionand spur of
the moment. Mr.. Garrett we are
glad TO state, is highly esteemed, il
Is said, by the large coal company
with whom he is connected, at Sea-
board, and inquiry brings out the
fact that he has II good name i'm Rus
sell county, among his home people.
which statement il affords us pleas
ure To make. Let the whole unfortu-
nate affair be dropped and forgotten,
and anything and everything like il
be avoided in the future. We are
sure all parties concerned regret the
whole affair now. That Mr.. Garrett
is not in his grave and Mr.. MadoIe
i'm prison, perhaps, Is due, providen-
TALLY to bad craftsmanship, and
misdirected bullet, for which all
parties should be, and il is 10 be
hoped, are grateful.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
Hunting their Relatives

Col. r. E. Bowen and his daugh-
ter, Miss f. 4. Bowen, of Early, S.
O., are in the city EN- route for Taze-
we'll county, Virginia, to look up
their relatives whom they have never
met, but with some of whom Col.
Bowen has been in correspondence
for several months.
The South Carolina Bowens are
descendants of General Reese II.
Bowen, of Kings Mountain fame.
who was one of the first settlers of
Tazewell county, and who resided on
what is still known as the Bowen
farm. There are many of the Bowens
direct descendants of the old gener-
al-stiil living in Tazewell county.
but they have never as yet met the
aged man from South Carolina, who
is journeying into Virginia with
fond anticipations of the kin he will
meet and of the many historic men,
ories that will be revived when the
Bowens assemble in a family reun-
ion TO welcome Col. Bowen and his
daughter Bristol Herald Courier.
Col Bowen and his daughter
reached the city yesterday afternoon
and were cordially welcomed by Mai,
t. p Bowen, whose guests they are
mt present.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
THE 2-CENT
RATE ON
3-cent Fare Charged if
Route is Through West
Virginia

The 2-cent rate went into effect
October the lst, but all the same,
you can't buy ticket To Ricil:mond
AT the new rate. Here is the situa-
tion: If you want TO go to Richmond
or anywhere else east, in Virginia
from Tazewell, you can buy a ticket
To Graham at the 2-cent rate. From
Graham, over this same n. and w.
you will be charged cents-the old
rate, If you buy ticket through.
To get the benefit of the 2-cent rate
you must purchase ticket at the
first station in Virginia, east OF Blue
field, where the road strikes Virginia.
From Graham, or near by, the road
runs through West Virginia until IL
reaches a little station some where
west OF Narrows. From that point
you can get ticket TO Virginia sta
tions east at cents per mile.
AS West Virginia has a . cent rate
ii looks funny that the same road
with like rate through Virginia,
will not allow passengers from Vir-
ginia To travel short distance
through West Virginia at the regular
West Virginia rate. The ways of
railroads are sometimes mysterious.
The 2-cent rate law inVirginia is not
Interstate, of course, as everybody
knows, but when the same
road, running only short distance
through another state which has the
same law refuses to sell tickets at a
uniform rate through both states,
looks like whipping Old Satan
around a stump.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
SAMUEL A.
CLAYT0R
Former TaZewelI Citizen
Dies at his Home
Missouri

Samuel "A. Clayton. aged about
80 years died at his home near Beth
any, Missouri, on Sept. Ii last. Mr..
/ Claytor with his wife, daughter of
Wm. Six, of Thompson Valley, and
Tour children, left Virginia in April
1909 for Missouri. In the same party
were II. ID. Rogers and wife, a sister
TO Mrs. Clayton, and two children,
ana TWO young girls, sisters to Mr..
Claytor and his youngest brother.
ana young man named Joyner. OF
this party Mr.. Claytor was the first
to pass away. The rest are all liv-
ing' and twelve of the party are Iiv-
ing short distance from their first
settlement, As yeas ago. Mr.. Clayton
leaves an aged wife, four sons and
TWO daughters 10 mourn their loss.
The Bethany Republican speaks i'm
the highest terms of Mr.. Claytor.
saying Through all these years his
has been busy, useful christian
life, caring for the sick and needy,
helping the christian 10 higher
life, and all about him 10 feel his
quiet christian influence. "The burial
was under the auspices of the /. O. |
O'F. OF which he was n life long and
honorable member.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
Mr.. BRYAN
In RICHMOND
Great NebraskanOratOr to
Deliver Address at the
State Fair on llth

The country people, people from
the town and cities, from the noun.
tains TO the sea, will be in Rich.
mond next week. The great State Fair
opens on the 7th. There will be a
great show. The Vanderbilts and
other noted breeders and owners of
fine horses, and breeders of prize
cattle, etc., all will be there with
their best specimens and herds. Ii
will be a great Fair this. year. Presi-
dent II. &. Stuart and his corps of
efficient assistants, have been work.
ing like Trojans for months, and
everything will be in readiness. Mr..
Bryan will be there and speak on
the 11th. This, of itself, is sufli-
cient TO guarantee great gathering
OF the people. Mr.. Bryan's visit TO the
State at this auspicious time is due
to the thoughtful and jealous efforts
OF theEvening Journal, of Richmond.
Mr.. Chas. b. Cooke, President of
the Journal Company, is Chairman
OF the Bryan Reception Committee,
N'-a A'eep OSNh ISSlUuOuSlN Tor
months, and has all arrangements
perfected for grand reception TO the
distinguished Nebraskan. 1t is
thought that Mr.. Bryan's address on
this occasion will give the keynote
to the comingPresidentia compaign.
The Lynchburg News is leading a
movement 10 have the next National
Democratic platform blocked out i'm
Virginia by Southern Democrats,
and if Mr.. Bryan should outline
great platform on which all Demo-
Gratis can unite, il is specially fitting
that he should do so in Virginia, and
i'm Richmond, and at the State Fair.
when thousands of the best people i'm
the world will hear il from him
direct.
AT any rate, il is richly worth a
trip 10 Richmond TO hear so great an
orator rs Mr.. Bryan.
Everybody in the state who possi-
bly, can, should go.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
Rev. Mr.. Hall Called to Pulaski

III is known here, only TO Il few peo-
pie, however, that Rev. Mr.. Hail,
pastor of the Presbyterian church, has
under consideration n call To the
church at Pulaski. This is the sec
ond time within a few years that
this church has tried 10 get Mr.. Hall.
He has not decided what he will do.
We would like TO suggest To outside
churches To keep their hands Off our
preachers. We have none TO spare, and
don't like to lose such men as Mr..
Hall. Hands off.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
kiIgOre-AIexander

Miss Minnie Ashby Alexander Ind
Mr.. George Dinwiddie Kilgore, were
married at High noon OnWednesday,
al the home of the bride on west
main street. Only the immediate re-
latives and friends of the contracting
parties were present. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. S. o. Hall,
pastor of the bride, assisted by Rev.
G. w. Kilgore, father of the groom.
After the ceremony a delightful
luncheon was served, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Kilgore left on 80 train for
jamestown, Washington City, and
other eastern points.
Among those present from out of
town were: Rev. G.. w. and Mrs
Kilgore, Rev.D. A. Raney and wife,
G. Il. Kilgore and wife and II. l.
Kilgore, Mrs. q. III. Miller and w.
+. Miller and wife, all of Wise,
Virginia, near relatives of the
groom, Mrs. Aston, of Lebanon,
sister of the bride and Prof. r. p.
Allen, of AshvAle, N. G.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Capt. and Mrs. j. ID. Alexander,
of this town. She is young lady
of many admirable traits of charac-
ter, and popular wherever known
The groom is a son of Rev. G. W.
Kilgore, and a young man of great
promise. His brothers &. t. and r.
l.. Kilgore are rising young lawyers
of Wise county. The young people
have the very best wishes of host
of friends.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
What's the Matter With Mr..
Swanson

III is stated in the Richmond papers
that Governor Swanson thinks he
will not be able TO meet Mr.. Bryan
in Richmond on the 1lth owing TO
pressing engagements at jamestown,
or elsewhere. What is the trouble?
1t will be recalled that the Governor
could not be at Radford Fair last fall
when Mr.. Bryan spoke there, until
some of his friends suggested that he
had better be there, and he dropped
everything and came. Now the same
pressure of engagements seems to
be ON again. Is Governor Swanson
lodging Mr.. Bryan? If so, why?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
STEELSBURG
Mt present
SteeIsburg, Va

Steelsburg, Va, Sept. 90.
Com cutting and bean picking
seems TO be the order of the day.
Ward Brothers and Baylor passed
up with fine lot of cattle last
Thursday.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly
Rose, on the 26th, boy.
Mrs. Mary Harman, of Swords
Creek, and her mother, Mrs. Sparks,
of Hankins, visited Mrs. A. w.
Griffits last week.
r. IL Megran is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Mollie Gose, of Wash
/ ington county, this week.
The public school at this place is
progressing nicely under the manage
ment of Miss Vincil, with large at
tendance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
Important Questions and State.
ment

Mr.. Editor:
Few thoughtful, patriotic citizens
of this county, will find much
over which 10 cavil, in recent edi-
torial in the NEWS, on the subject
of 'Tazewell's Representation in the
Approaching Session of the Legisla-
ture Great questions of far reach
ing Importance, of vital interest to
the state at large, particularly our
section, will certainly claim the
attention of our lawmakers. Accent
ing this as fact, emphasizes the
absolute duty on the part of the
voters, irrespective of party TO select
the very best ability available TO re-
present our county and district i'm
what should be wise solution of
those vital and pressing questions, the
settlement of which is necessary and
almost universally demanded by the
people, and which are so persistent
ly agitating the public mind
throughout the nation, the successful
and satisfactory determination of
which will mark the degree of intel
ligence, or incompetency,o of our Iegis-
lative bOdy's. In view, therefore.
of the primnay necessity for more
and better roads, of better equipped,
better managed and better inspected
rural schools, all party considera-
tions should be brushed aside. and
these grave and all pervading ques-
tions approached and settled and so
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the accidents of
party ascendancy, political bias or
expediency. To accomplish the best
results through intelligent treatment
of the momentous questions at issue,
the citizen-voter-ma be called to
some self or party sacrifices. He may
possibly endanger his party's su-
preme control. If so, would that
be an irrepairable calamity. Let us
see. We all know that power brings
corresponding responsibility. How
about this in Tazewell? How has the
long dominant party used its ascend
ancy apparently regarding the coun-
~ as pocket Borough Political
ly, ii has been long treated as an as
set, an ever handy perquisite OF the
"piecounter, from which to feed the
obedient retainer, and with which to
reward the active, subservient and
conscienceless partizan, who is most
useful in "whOoping up the boys, {"
and hoidig them steady and loyal TO
the interest and fortunes of the rulers
of the COP. who do not fail TO pro-
vide, 'at the seat of customs for
the faithful. Regardless OF fitness or
even creditabIe ability to discharge
with average intelligence the place
to which he is called, and as guerdon
for unquestioning obedience to the
dictation of party, which seems, If
judged by their acts, TO be controlled
by no higher motive or nobler ambi-
tion than TO strengthen and perpetu-
ate its rule in county and district.
The editorial TO which we have
already referred is eminently conser-
vative and repsectful in tone, and il
is more-it is dignified and strong
appeal to the party in power for flt-
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
No DunS.

We don't believe il good taste OF
good policy To dun subscribers
through the columns of the paper,
and our readers can testify that we
do little OF it,although 1t costs much
less TO speak through the paper than
to send bill TO each subscriber per-
sonally. However, once for all: There
is no pay for us in furnishing the
material, getting out the paper, and
boarding ourselves, all free of charge,
Unless you intend to pay for your
paper without squabbIe, stop IL
and do IL quick.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04

came near falling under the car
wheels. IL was close call. Bystand-
res rushed TO his assistance and car
ried him into the depot, and called
a physician. He soon rallied, and
was able TO go aroand. He came back
to town and spent last night and
feels much better this morning and
will be able TO resume his journey
today.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
The Exposition During
October

October will be the great month
at jamestown. 1t is confidently ex-
pected that this month will break
The recori all around, in point of at
fractions and crowds. The 22nd of the
month has been designated as South
west Virginia Day. Governor Swan
son and l.. e. Johnson, President of
the N. and Wand other distinguish
Ell speakers will be present and make
addresses.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04

ness i'm Its selection OF men for public
ohice. Admitting-what no one de-
nies-that there is no lack of the es-
sential qualities which go To make
up respectable and able representa-
tion, etc. in the ranks of the maiori-
", which is appealed to, To give this
great county and district, with its
Intelligent and progressive citizen
snip, representative - and other
Officers that shall represent-not
only the political fortunes, but the
intelligent personnel OF the party, as
also the splendid citizenship of our
common county and of our great
southwest section. No attack is made
or intended on indiviualS as such.
But the mostblindly devoted admirer
through the widest flight of a vivid
imagination could hardly perceive AN
intelligent, qualified or safe law
maker for county or state in his part
les candidate for the House of Dele
gates, who in all probability is TO
partly represent the Republicans of
thls district, and the party i'm Taze-
well and Buchanan. As citizen and
man, no doubt this candidate is all
right. So are scores, yea, thousands
OF others, but What has he done?
What has been his services TO his
community, county or state? What
are his requirements and equipments
lifting him for even the simplest
from of Legislative duties rs law
maker for county or state? We are
told-apologetically-byh his sponsors
and supporters that the candidate is /
an honest, substantial citizen, better |
qualified than one would suppose,
we ardently hope so-and" smarter. "
Note the phraseology, ethan those |
who criticiSe him. we quote from
memory. Right here however, we
are i'm doubt. But when these same
supporters assure us (apology again) /
That IL does not matter much whom
we (they) send, just SO he is honest, "
we admire this saving clause, "and
being nearly alone he could do little
good any way" Now ii is just here
our doubts vanish, and we begin TO
diferentiate. They, these loyal liege-
men, and we know, all know, that
many has been the time i'm the his
tory of legislation, when single
vote has brought good or evil TO "A
or a country. The DOM
lnant party has plenty. Why not
give the county n qualified represen-
iative, as well as an "honest one"
A capable, business trained, law
abiding, rs well rs respectable
Board of Supervisors, who shall so
conduct and report the financial and
affairs of the county entrust-
III To them by their fellow citizens as
shall unequivoeally, place them as
absolutely above ccnsure or
criticism? We respectfully ask why,
having the power Of filling practi-
ally all elective ofiices) they do not
siVe us qualified men, instead of ever
astingly playing peanut politics, "
Is mistaken and narrow i'm its effects
Ipon the advancement and progress
IF the county along those lines dis
'ussed, rs could be regeme OF ignor-
lnce. ,
CITIZEN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
NARROW ESCAPE
Prominent Man Falls In a
Faint,

MILL. Caldwell, the we'll known
marble and granite man, had mar
row escape ON yesterday from being
crushed by car wheels. He was leav-
ing Tazewell and as No. II ran i'm
20 the station he fell In faint, and
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
Ewes and Bucks

l have 5S good ewes and 2
Hampshire Blu cks for sale. Will
be kept on good grass until
March I, 1908.
c. H. PERRY,
North Tazewell. Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-04
SECRETARY TAFTS LATEST PICTURE.

Secretary of War William
presidential
than
Philippines N Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-19
BLOW At POPULAR IDEA.
Iowa Electrical Associations
Head Favors Commission Con-
troll of Public Service
TWO CONVENTIONS. AT CLINTON
That Of the Electrical Association
Closes Today, and Annual Meeting
of Iowa Street and Interurban Rail-
way Association Resins-25o Dele
gates Are in Attendance-Iowa News.
Special to Times-Republlcan

Special to imes-Republican.
Clinton, April 19.-Today the annual
convention OF the Iowa Electrical As
ISOLATION closes in Clinton, and the
convention of the Iowa Street and In
terurban Railway Association begins
closing Saturday evening. About 250
members of the two associations are in
Clinton, and every important city and
town In the state is represented.
President Zahn, Of the first named
association. whose home is in Iowa
City, struck blow at municipal own
ership in his annual address, and de-
clared that In his opinion before long
the public service corporations OF Iowa
will be under commissions control,
similar to the present practice in many
eastern states.
Many of the most prominent cleo
tricians and electrical railroad men in
Iowa are In attendance at the conven-
tons, which promise to be very sue
cessful. The closing feature will be a
trolley ride over the Iowa & Illinois in
terurban to Davenport, Saturday ev-
ening. Tonight a smoker and banquet
will be given at Lafayette Inn for all
OF the out of town and local members
of the two associations
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-19
yssres 32e1n.h1ltesa aupra g:r1 la 1907

stance feel that the addresses will in
spire his audiences. AT the present
time the theme may be denominated
as pat"
From Washington comes the follow
ing interviews with Congressman
Hull and Ex-Governor Larrabee:
Captain Hull do not think the
governor himself would oppose Roose-
welt II 1T is known that the latter
wants a denomination, Governor Cum
Minis. so far as ] know, is not a pres
idential candidate. 1 have heard that
he may be a candidate for vice presi-
dent. l think he could have the dele
cation from Iowa for vice president If
he wanted It.
Ex-Governor Larrabee Governor
Cummins will control the Iowa delega-
ton in the republican national conven-
ton next year. He is with the spresi-
dent and always has been, so 1t may
be inferred that the delegation will be
for the presidents policies. The gov
ernor is not after the honor. He is
after the seat in the senate now occu-
pied by Senator Allison. and when the
senator becomes incapacitated for any
reason the governor will no doubt sue
coed him, for he has worked for the
interests Of the people of the state
and they will reward him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-19
eRlNNELL PRIZE WINNERS.
E. S. Turner Takes First, $50 Cash, in
SpauIding Oratorical Contest.
RI 1>iptaa- r an11h1fcan

e. S. Turner Takes First, $50 Cash, in
SpauIding Oratorical Contest.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, April 19.-At the puolic
speaking contest held last evening in
the Colonial theater. for the three
Spaulding prizes, Of $50, $40 and $40
cash, respectively, the awards were as
follows:
E. Stanton Turner, Of Turner, first,
subject, individuality"
H. /. Worth. of Popejoy. second, sub
ject, THE Political Party
j. z, Nyhan, of Vancleve, third, sub
5ect. Daniel O'Connell."
President Main was chairman OF the
evening. and the judges were Professor
Starbuek, of Iowa City, e. D. Perry,
Esq, OF Des Moines. and Superintend-
ent Eugene Henley. of the Grinneli
schools. Other contestants and their
subjects. were as follows.
Intervention for Cuba" C. II.
Holmes, Dubuque.
1.-The Old and New Civilization" F.
NJ. Potter. Rockford.
"The Better Part" R. r. Roberts,
Sanborn
".rhe Government Tendency of the
Day" r. M. Coy, Sidney.
Robert Emmett" H. b. Quarton, AL
gona.
This event was the second OF the an
nual contests 6or the prizes offered by
H. w. Spaulding Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-19
NO CHAMPIONSHIP DEBATE
Iowa City and Fort Dodge canns
Agree on Taking Sides.

Iowa City and Fort Dodge Cannot
Agree on Taking Sides.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, April 1P.-Because Of in
ability to agree on the choice Of sides
on the question. the Iowa high school
champ ionship debate between Iowa
City and Fort Dodge has been practi-
cally called Off.
Each team in its three preliminaries
mas supported the affirmative OF the
question, municipal ownership, and
neither wishes to change now.
Iowa City offered to cast lots to de-
eide, but Fort Dodge demanded the
choice, claiming that she should be
given the preference because the de-
bate is to be held at Iowa City. The
debating league constitution will be
changed to provide for such a contin-
gency. 1t now provides that no team
shall debate the same side in all de-
bates, but IN this case one team had to.