davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30

THE OLD SOLDIERS.

Next Thursday will in all prOba-
bility, be the last time that many
of the old soldiers will have an OPP
portunity to cast vote for Governor.
1t is an unpleasant reflection, that
when the next gubernatorial contest
comes around, many of them will
not be with us. Death comes TO us
all sooner or alter, and if not death,
slcknss and infirmity. Next Thurs
day should witness an outpouring of
the old soldiers TO do honor TO one of
their number, who will not offer
again for their sufrrages. The Demo-
cratic party is as liberal to the old
veterans as means at their disposal
will permit, and each one OF these
should feel it their duty to support
the party, and especially when one
from their own ranks is n candidate.
SO, let next Thursday find these old
soldiers at their post OF duty, ready
To cast a Democratic ballot.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
In Memory of Mrs. Brown.

For the second time within the
past year the Lord i'm Ills infinite
! wisdom has sent His Death Angel
to visit and remove each time a dear
one from the family OF Mrs SaIIie IL.
Witten. The first was a son who died
i'm September, the second was n
daughter. Mamie Witten Brown
was born Sept. 1883 at the old 4.
w. Witten homestead near Wittens
Mills, Virginia. She was the first
born of IA large family of ten children
that blessed the union of #. A.
| Witten and Sallic b. Morton. She
was converted at Mays Chapel i'm
February OF the year 1908 and Joined
the NJ. T.. Church South. She mar
ried Charles G. Brown, only son of
w. f. Brown of Tip Top, Va, June
%, 1907, Rev. Maiden OBLIGATED.
She died July ,, 1909 at Goodman,
w. Va, leaving one child, a son ten
months old.
The deceased was possessed of many
accomplishments and n disposition so
sweet and lovable, as TO make her be-
loved by all who knew her. She
was loving daughter, n kind con-
siderate sister. She was especially
fitted TO move as leader in the So
ciety OF her many friends. Her kind
ly disposition and bright smile scat
tered sunshine wherever she might be
AS wife and mother she devoted
herself TO the making of a home of
refinement over which her presence
scattered sunshine and brightness.
The heart of her young husband is
broken, and his life is all the more
dark, sad and cherries for the bright
ness OF the two short years of his
married life which preceded her
death. She leaves large circle of
relatives and friends To mourn her
death, but rs our loss is her gain, we
do not mourn rs those who have no
hope. We know where she has gone.
"She has gone 10 he with Jesus in
her eternal home" She leaves an
example of consistent Christian
life which we would do we'll TO emu
late. Her life was cut short in her
youth, but she is with loved ones
gone on before, To await the coming
of those who are left behind.
One who loved her,
Tip Top, Va. July %, 1909.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Mr.. Slemp and Judge Mann.

Representative Bascom Slemp,
the lone Republican, is confident
Judge Mann will be nominated. All
sources of Republican information
bearing upon the Democratic prima-
~, according TO Mr.. SIemp, indicate
that the Nottoway candidate will
win. The Republican leaders of Vir-
ginia, however, are anxious for Mann
TO win, according To statements of
many OF them. They assert that
Mann will be less formidable can
didate for them to tackle than Tuck
er, land they believe they will be able
To cut down the Democratic majority
if not wipe il out entirely, with
Mann as the Democratic candidate.
w ashington Herald.
The Republican newspaper has
been doing all its whooping here
az ainst Judge Mann, and many OF
the leaders here predict his defeat.
Mr.. Slemp has got it down right
except that part which refers to re-
ducing and wiping out the majority.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Sheep In Virginia.
From Roanoke Times.

(From Roanoke Times.
Who would dare assert that sh ep
cannot be raised in Virginia? Here
is a little news item frcT the Cilnch
Valley News:
"Mr. Kimbelin, OF Pit tsburg. and
Jos. Desmond, of Chicago, have been
i'm TazeweIl for several weeks bnyiug
sheep for the :. n =. Co., of New
York City. y large number of sheep
have been shipped from the county
within the past thirty days, and
shipments are being made daily from
Tazew ell and Rus, ell counties.
1t is estimated that at the close of
the season 10, lambs will have
been shipped from TazCw ell and
II, 600 from Russell county"
If sheep are not extensively raised,
il is certainly not due to natural
conditions, but to the large number
of worthless and hafl-starved ours
which are allowed TO roam ut will.
We are badly in need OF more drastic
dog laws, and the strict enforcement
OF Those laws WHICH are ON Id
statute books. To our CERTAIN know
ledge, there are white and coloTed
men in this section who are owners
of half dozen worthless dogs, who
are unable TO fully provide foi their
families. 1t is human instinct TO
preserve life, and these dogs, return
ing 10 their primitive wolfish inst
tents, get in packs, tlaNel through
the rural section ready to Kill and eat
anything they happen across. No
man, rich or poor, should be allowed
To keep over two dogs, and if he
does, the tax on each additional dog
should be doubled. This is a human
itarian consideration, for the poorer
the owner, the more dogs he is liable
TO have, and il is contest between
dogs and children as 20 which shall
survive.
Pass effective dog laws, and Vir-
ginia will take Prominent place
among the sneep-TaiSing states.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30

The Times-Dispatch said, In re-
cent issue; "For it's part the Times
Dispatch is joyously upon the fence,
a paper without a candidate. w hat $
wrong? In this neck of the woods
this great paper has been counted
among the Tucker supporters. In
the same issue in which the above
announcement occurs there are sever
al boosts for the valley candidate,
and filings at Judge Mann. Has the
Times-Dispatch seen the hand writ
ing on the wall? No one should be
censured however for deserving a
sinking ship.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Thirty Years Old.

The publication of the letters which
Judge Mann wrote To General Ma
hone thirty years ago appears To have
cOnclusively sounded the death knell
OF MI. fuckers hopes for winning
the nomination for Governor in the
Democratic primary next week.
| The letters themselves only evidence
Judge Mann's lOylaty to then per-
sonal and political friend, which all
must commend, and the third letter
especially shows Judge Mann's high
character, in that he refused TO take
an active part in politics, even on
behalf OF personal friend, after he
had been made judge i'm his county.
The letters were written thirty Years
ago, and while General Malone was
still staunch Democrat. The Cen
eral did not ally himself with the
Republican party until two or three
years later, when he had an oportu-
nifty, by SO doing, TO make himself
solid with "A Republican president,
and control the Federal patronage of
Virginia.
Mr.. Tucker is skilled politician,
and he recognized the fact that his
prospects are very poor, whence he
took he desperate chance OF bringing
out the letters, in the hope that the
great majority OF younger voters
would not become acquainted with
the actual facts, and thus be innu-
ened adversely TO Judge Mann.
Nor is this the only desperate and
questionable measure which Mr..
Tucker has adopted to cast discredit
upon Judge Mann. He has made re-
peated charges of discreditable mat
tiers in Judge Mann's public record,
without advancing any supporting
facts. Judge Mann has brought the
facts in his record before the public
in each instance, and disproven the
charges; and then challenged Mr.
Tucker To support his assertions, but
the latter has never attempted TO adj
vance any actual proof.
BY actual count, there have been
seventeen instances, wherein Mr..
Tucker has brought charges against
Judge Mann, which the latter dis
proved, and challenged Mr. Tucker to
proof, but without further response
from him on that point. The people
really expect some lodging in poll
ties, but where almost the entire cam
paign is made up of lodging the true
American spirit of fairness is outrag-
ed. MIR. Tucker is n very brilliant
and able man, but his conduct of this
canvass does not seem such as 10
commend him TO the choice of the
Democratic voters, and there is no
questioning the fact that Judge
Mann is fully proven the wise choice
for Governor If there could be any
doubt on that point, il is fully set
tied by the fact that the Republican
readers are quietly doing all they
can toward efrecting Mr.. fuckers
nomination.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Caution, Democrats.

In view of the publication OF tn,
Malone letters, more fully referred tC
elsewhere, and the general nature of
the campaign that has been conduct
ed against Judge Mann, we want &c
warn the Democrats of Virginia to
beware of false charges that NAV be
made on the eve of the primary.
when it is too late for him TO have
an opportunity TO reply.
There Is every reason TO believe
that such attacks are in confempla-
ton. At Boydton, it will be remem-
beIed, Mr.. Tucker made his attack
when it was 100 late for Judge Mann
TO reply. Judge Mann has refrained
from discussing Mr.. Tucker or his
record, except in his own defense,
and in answer to the Iaiter's charges
and claims, and he has assured the
public that if he has any charge TO
make Mr.. Tucker will have the full
est opportunity TO answer them.
The fact that a charge is made
when 1T is too late for a reply should
stamp the charge as false, and we
therefore warn the people of Virginia
TO DewaI e.-Blackstone Courier.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
DisCreditabIe Campaigning. A"

Here is what the Roanoke Times,
a Tucker supporter, says of the Ma
hone lettres: 'There is much about
Judge VIM. Hodges Mann's cam
paign for the Governorship nomina-
ton that does not appeal 10 us, but
we do not recall anything so alto
gether stupid and repulsive rs the re-
cent efforts of his opponents TO make
the ghost OF General William Ma
hone do duty in behalf of the Hon.
Harry st. George Tucker. The letters
written 10y Judge Mann to General
Mahone, and which have been parad-
ed 10y Tucke's stupid managers, 4
credit TO both the head and heart of
the writer, but aside from this is il
not time TO let General Mahone's
bones rest in peace?"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Not So Bad.

We don't attach much importance
TO the Malone Mann letters, or to the
page in history TO which they relate.
1t was a period of Kaleidoscope
changes. Many of the best men in
Tazewell, for instance, changed from
Demociat to Readuster, and then in
night from Reajduster to kepubli-
cans. Issues and conditions should
determine a good citizens party
status, and many of us have voted
for men of the opposite party from
personal feeling. Its Judge Mann's
record ON the school book question
that should defeat him. -Pocahontas
Headlight.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Mr.. kOiner the Man.

The canvass for the nomination
for Governor, in the democratic pri.
mary has been monopclizing atten-
ton, but one of the minor contests.
wherein Mr.. G.. w. Koiner, the pres
ent commissioner of Agriculture.
is having some opposition, merits
notice. 1t seems that n Mr.. Brown
is being pushed for the nomination
by certain private interests, whom
Commissioner KOiner has hitherto
steadfastly refused 10 favor, 10 the
injury of the interests of the Virgin
ia farmers. The fertilizer question
has come To he one If the most i'm
portant problems OF the farmers i'm
this state, and most of the interested
farmers are familiar with the careful
and exhaustive reports that Mr.. Koin-
er has prepared and widely distribut-
ed. 1t is the free distribution of such
valuable information us this, which
commissioner koiner makes in his
monthly reports, that has caused the
opposition 10 his denomination.
Mr.. Koir er's wide experience, his
ability, and energetic attention TO
the interests of the farmers, make
his services exceptionally Valuable
TO the state At this time, and he mer-
its the votes of both Democrats and
Republicans.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Judge Mann's Maj GRITTY.

That Judge Mann will be nominal
ed next Thursday, the 9TH, the date
of the primary, seems now a certain
ty. 1t is generally admitted by many
of Mr.. fuckers supporters, and fully
believed by the wisest Republican
politicians, that the probability Of
Judge Mann's nomination is far
stronger than il has been during the
campaign. His majority will not be
overwhelming, however. Conserva-
tive estimates up TO this writing,
(first OF the week., place the major
ity anywhere between five and ten
thousand. However, is it not prudent
10 take anything for granted in IA
contest of this kind. Every Democrat
who wishes TO see Judge Mann nomi-
mated should vote, and get his neigh
Dor TO vote. Likewise, if you wish To
see Mr.. Tucker nominated. The point
is, vote. 1t Is important that full
vote be pOlled. Bring out the Demo
cratic vote and show the strength of
the party.
There ought To be full vote next
Thursday. Let every Democrat,
whafber for TucEar or Nan, oo, I, :;
vote.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
CROW MEAT,

We have watched pretty closely
the columns of The Evening Journal,
Mr.. fuckers organ, and if there has
ever appeared in its editorial columns
one word of commentator of Judge
Mann, or any acknow ledgment or
even admission, that he possesses a
single good trait, or is in anywise
qualified to fill the office Of Governor
we have not seen it. So far as we
recall, We believe this is the ONLY
instance in which such an extreme
uncharitable and unfair method has
been pursued except by certain Re-
publican newspapers.
Democratic newspapers, generally
speaking, are not quite so onesided.
How will our contemporary be able
to get along after next Thursday?
Crow meat will be salable in the
meat markets of Richmond, unless
the Journal eschews the meat of
fowls altogether. Wen watch and
see.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Conferred With Negro Politician

One of the political sins committed
by Judge Mann, away back yonder
somwhere in the dim distance, was,
so muck-raker says, that he ICON
ierred with merge politician, "refer-
ring, we suppose, to the negro Scott,
who was republic an representative
in the Legislature from Nottoway
county in the "Black belt" Where
was the wrong, politically OF other
wise, in comforting with a man who
had vote and influence, even
though his skin was black? In those
days there were many coIored men
N the General Assembly of Virginia,
and in order TO carry measures
through that body 1t was necessary
10 confer with them. This objection
and criticism of Judge Mann is only
another instance of straw clutching
and too silly, if not mean, TO be no.
ticed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
President Helps Orphans

Hundreds Of orphans have been
helped by the President OF The Indus
tlIal and Orphans Home at Macon, Ga.
who writes: ''we have used Electric
Bittersl in this Institution for nine years.
III has proven a most excellent medi-
cine for Stomach. Liver and Kidney
troubles. we regard it as one OF the
best family medicines on earth" II
invig"rates the vital organs, purifies
the blood, aids digestion, creates able
title. To strengthen and build up thin
palo, weak children or rundown peo-
pie in has no. equal. Rest for female
complaints. Only Soc at Jackson's.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Walding, Kinnan & Martin
Some men have an idea that good
fellowship consists in spending
their money for booze.

If you have pains in the back, weak
back, or any other indication of a weak
ened or disordered condition of the
Kidneys or bladder, you should get
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
right away when you experience the
least sign Of kidney or bladder CON-
plants, but be sure that you get De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills, We
know what they will do for you and if
you will Send your name to f. G. De-
Witt q Co., Chicago, you will receive a
Tres trial box of these kidney and blad-
der pills. They are sold here by John
L. Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
Black sburg, Va

Degree courses in Agriculture, Horti-
culture, Applied Chemistry, Applied
Geology, Civil Mining, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and
Autobiography, and Preparatory Yeti
rinary Medicine. SiXty-four Instruc-
tors, thoroughly equipped shops, labo-
ratories and barns. Steam heating and
electric lights in dormltories. Library
of $4,000 volumes, farm LOO acres.
School of Agricultural Appren-
tees.
zone year course for young farmers)
Total cost Of session of nine months.
including tuition and other tees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance,
etc, $276.60 Cost to Virginian stu
dents, $226.60.
The next session opens Wednesday,
Sept. %, 1909.
Paul P.Barring ERIN ID, LID,
President
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Down and Out.

The Norton Free Press has changed
bands, Mr.. Miller selling out his
interest TO Mr. w. b. Ford, who
will continue the paper. Mr.. Miller
is a good writer, and his paper made
itsely felt in its territory. We bid
hime "good bye" with some feelings
OF regret, but with the confident ex-
pectation of seeing him again, sooner
or later, with "the quill" behind
his ear We welcome Mr.. Ford to the
and If he does his whole
duty, TO the rip-roaringest tine he
ever had In bis life.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Judge Mann and Readiusters.

Editor News Leader: AS the cir
cumstances under which Judge Mann
who pIofessed TO be democrat, was
elected TO the judgeship Of NottowaV
county by a readjuster Legislature
seem to puzzle you, / will endeavor
to explain the mystery GU for the
benefit of the young people who
were not born at that time, but who
are voters now. In the beginning,
not all of the MahOnites were read
Jusiers. In his race for governor
against John w. Daniel many of us
were sent as delegates to the conven-
ton instructed TO vote for Malone,
one OF the Staunchest democrats in
the state. The vote was SO close neith-
er of them (Mahone or DanieD could
get the nomination, and the general
threw bis side To Hollidy dark
horse, and he was nominated. Then
came the readjuster party, with Gen
eral Malone ut the head, and those of
us who were not readjusters voted
against him. AT that time however.
many good and true men who were
not republicans, and never could be,
belonged TO the readjuster party, and
still claimed Gas Generl Malone did
To be democrat. Then came the cleo
ton of judge for the various counties
by this readjuSter legislature, and, as
rule, funder democrat stood no
show whatever. Mann was one OF
them, but ii SO happened that while
Nottoway w as overwhelmingly
against the democratic or fundeI par
~, The only lawyer from the county
among the dominant party was "A
man named Morton, from Burkeville
and the people were violently oppos-
ed 10 his holding that Office. Delega-
ton, headed by Meredith Watson,
one OF the best citizens of the county,
came To Richmond and solicited the
influence OF myself and every other
man from that section of the state 10
work AMONG the readjuSteT mem bers
oil the legislature for the election of
Judge Mannn and for the defeat of
Morton. Judge Mann was elected TO
please the people Of Notloway, ire
Spective of party, and the men who
voted for him knew that he was op-
posed To the party in power. 1t Was
case similar TO that of Judge Con-
ner, of North Carolina, whom Taft
appointed on the supreme bench of
that state, and if any one doubts
Judge Corners democracy I've never
seen anything in print about it.
The democratic party, W hich brought
Virginia through the dark days Of re-
construction has had no truer advo-
cate than William Hodges Mann,
and when called upon to work fol its
success, he has never flickered. /
have not one word to say against his
opponent, so far rs his love and 10y
atty TO our dear old state and its in
teTeSts goes but tor heavens sake tote
fair, and give the devil his due.
Polk Miller.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
DIR, Hale a Boy at THIRTY

- An example of Ewdard Everett
haie's Iight-heartedness is told i'm
Womau's Home Companion for
August. One day when he was about
eighty years old he and l boarded a
suriace-car in New York. The car
was crowded, but a lad promptly a.
lose an gave him his seat. "Tbsnt
you' my boy, said Hale with great
heartiness. I'm do as much for Won
some day when you are eighty-if
L m around then"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
A Horrible Hold-nn

ABOUT ten years ago my brother was
"heid up" in his work, health and han
plness by what was believed 70 be hon.
Jess consumption" writes W. IL. Inns
como of Washington, n. C. He tool
al Kindo of remedies and treatment
IEm several doctors, but found NO
help TILL he used DIR. Kings New Dis.
coVery and was wholly cured bv six
oo!Ipes. lie is a well man today" It's
quick TO relieve and the surest curo
LOT weak or sore lungs, Hemorrbaoes
coughs end Colds, Bronchitis. Ia
o.ipPe' Asthma and all Bronchial afr
ec'lons: 5Oc and S1.00. Trial bottle
zee. Guaranteed by Jno. f. jackson
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
State Normal School
Harrisonburg, Va

For the higher education of young
ladies and the professional training
of teachers. Location unsurpassed.
Handsome new buildings and COM
plete equipment. Modern dormitorv.
Large and able faculty. Thorough
courses. Tuition free in all depart
ments. Living expenses low. First
session begins Sept. %, 1909. Send
for free illustrated announcement To
Julian A. Burruss, President,
Harrisonburg, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30
Well Deserved.
The Praise That oneS From
Thankful Tazew ell Peop,e

"~NNNlA cope
Ono kidney remedy never fails.
TaZewell people rely upon it.
That remedy is Doan's Kidney Pills.
Tazew9ll testimony proves i. always
reliable.
} F. Ireson, TazeMen, Va. saws: Il
attribute my good health today to the
use of DOans Kidney Pills. L was in
very bad shape as result Of kidney
complaint about ten years ago. | sur-
cred from backache, at tines chenrino
nom a weary ache TO 81 arp pains thar
made II hard for IN 10 move The
kidney secretions were also irregular
ana painful in passage Two years
ago had an attack OF La CHM.
winch seemed t. aggravatr III. old
complaint | had been under u pl,vsi-
clrn care but felt that my kiAnevs
Were gradually srowing weaker. Fin
any L went to Jackson's drug store
p" cured Doan's Kidney Pills and they
gave me wonderful relief. This remedy
soon removed the trouble and I have
not suffered since. My experience
with Doan's Kidney Pills has proven
that they live up to representations"
For sale Ivy all dealers Price 80
cents. F0Ster-Mburn Co, Buff;
New York, sole agents FOR the United
States.
Remember the ue-Doan's-an
take no other.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30

ManZan es for piles. 1t is today the
one known remedy that will positively
act, asd completely too, on any and
all of the many different kinds of .this
annoying, frequent and ofton danger
Gus complaint. ManZan cures piles
1t is applied by meana OF tubo with
a nozzle attached. Italays inflama.
ton quickly. Sold by Jno. T. Jackson
Richlands Phar., Richlands, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-07-30

The letter TO the News eader from
Mr. Polk Miller, which we clip, and
publish in another column of this
issue, is plain and sensible. The
Evening Journal brushes it aside as
lone of Polk Miller's jokes. - In
this, OF similar manner the Journal
treats every word of defense of Judge
Mann made by his friends.