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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-07-22

lIadies-All through July we will
have bargain shoe counters.
HARRISON & GILLESPIE BROS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-07-22
Collars and Jabots

Collars and JabOtS
New designs coming so
frequently and in such album
dance have given us wonder
full latitude in our selections.
making it possible to keep our
widely varied assortments
constantly supplied with
styles as distinctive as they
are new and beautiful.
Chapman's, Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-07-22
1.-The Company YOU
Keep
We ReDreSent

Company Assets
Aetna Insurance Co, $50. $1S.O62.11O'
Liverpool & Londsn Il
Globe Ins. Co, US, I3.S35.SO3
Springfield Fire & Marine
Insurance Co. 9,761.167
Queen ms. Company, 800. S.662.543
Home ms. Co. .... 27.3Ol .672
Hartford Fire ms. Co. 49,. 23,355.7O1
Royal Insurance Co., IL 1913. SOS
German American ms. Co, 16.I62. 22g
Fidelity Underwriters, .... 3G,414.176
National Fire ms. Co., 9.32S.7O7
We also represent thirty-one
other fire companies with total
assets of S125, 100000.
The companies represented by
this agency have paid thousands
of dollars to policy holders in
Southwest Virginia and furnish
absolute indemnity against loss
by fire.
We write all classes of insur-
ance and furnish "PrOtection
that Protects. "
CGnch Valley ms. Agency,
incorporated y
Successors to j. f. Hurt Insurance
Agency, Inc.. and Tazewell ms Agency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
MANY GLASSES TURNED ON
NEWLY FOUND COMET
First observations Taken by the
Naval Observatory-Cele Wis
itor Not Far From Venus.

The first observations of the comet dis
covered by Prof. Inness at Johannesburg
last week, and astronomically known as
1910 A No. % were taken by the Naval
Observatory last evening. Heretofore it
has been within range, but it has been
in line with the sun, and it has been
therefore. to distinguish it.
The comet is now falling behind the sun
1t will rise and set about fifteen minutes
later each night, and will be visible to
the naked eye for about three weeks.
The comet is in the western sky not far
from Venus, which is now the evening
star The tail and body are both decid-
eddy bright. 1t is apparently travelling
because it is moving away from
the sun, and the effect of the suns RAJ
diation is to drive the light gases form
ing the tail away from the sun itself
1t will be visible tonight just after sun
set little to the west of Venus.
Many Washingtonians were on the
lookout for the comet last night and
scores of eyes, opera glasses and binocu-
lars were Ieveled at the orb with it's
fiery tall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
IRREGULAR AND VOID
Charge Affecting Civil Service
Retirement Association.
RECENT ELECTION ILLEGAL
Statement by Executive Committee
of the Organization.
CONTEST OVER THE TREASURE
Defeated Officers Refuse to Sur
render Books and Decline to
Give Up the Funds.
RECENT ELECTION ILLEGAL
CONTEST OVER THE TREASURE

As result of the recent stormy con-
vention of the United States Civil Service
Retirement Association. at which a
straightout 'civil pension plan was advo-
Gated, the executive committee of the as
ISOLATION has issued a statement that the
entire proceedings Of the convention were
illegal and unconstitutional.
The committees decision is based on
the ground that the convention was
working under the old constitution and
should have complied with its provisions
even in forming a new one. 1t is said
this was not done. as the old constitution
provided that the secretary of the as
ISOLATION should have forty-five days
notice of any contemplated change in the
laws of the organization, and DR.. Llewe ;
lyn Jordon, who was secretary during the
convention, says that no such notification
was received by him.
Election Irregular.
The election of officers at the end of
the meeting is said to have been irregu-
larry conducted and the defeated officers,
among them the secretary and treasurer,
have refused to turn over the books and
funds of the association to their success
sors. AS there Is 81, 100 in the treasury
of the association, and as both sides are
determined TO possess it. q lively contest
between the two factions is expected. The
matter, it is thought, will ultimately
have to be decided in the courts.
The old officers of the association who
were not reelected declare that the
United States Civil Service Retirement
Association will retain its identity. de-
spite the actions of the party that got
control of 1t during the recent convention.
Marked by Discord.
The proceedings of the convention were
marked by discord from the start, and
1t continued until adjournment. Even the
customary action of making the decision
Of the majority unanimous was rejected
Charges of conspiracy on the part OF
the National Letter Carriers Association
to get control of the convention were
freely made. The delegates of the Post
Office Department supporting Michael r..
ODOnoghue, president of the associa-
ton. and Edward J. Cantwell, secretary
Of the Letter Carriers Association, domi-
mated the convention, and gag rule, .
steam roller" and what's the consti-
tuition between friends methods were
said to have prevailed. The defeated fac.
ton is now full of fight and declares that
the officers who were reelected have, by
violating the constitution of the associa-
ton, virtually forfeited their Offices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
GEN. ALLEN REAPPOINTED.
To Remain Chief Signal officer
Col. Chittenden Promoted.

President Taft today sent to the Senate
the nomination of Brig. Gen. James Allen
of the army to be chief signal officer ire
appointment).
To be brigadier seneral-Lieut. Col.
Hiram NJ. Chittenden, Corps of Engineers.
To be United States attorney for Ne
braska-Francis S. Howell.
To be collector of customs at Humboldt
Cal.-Sterling A. Campbell.
And the following postmasters: Fred T.
Johnson. Hot Springs. Ark. Henry Brueg-
gemann. Alton, ILL.,: Harry d. Hemmens,
Elgin, H.: Howard G.. Dewey, Glovers-
vile. Y. Y; George E. Perrin, Batavia,
y. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
EZRA KENDALL GONE.
Famous Comedian Dies Suddenly in
Indiana Sanatorium.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. January 4.-Ezra
r. Kendall, one OF the best known come
dians of the country, who has been star
ring in the Vinegar Buyer" for several
years, died suddenly yesterday at sana-
forum in Martinsville, Ind. Apoplexy
was the immediate cause OF his DEATH
though the actor had been suffering from
a nervous breakdown for some weeks.
Many local theatergoers have happy
recollections of the various appearances
here of Ezra Kendall, the comedian.
Probably one Of the most interesting
stories of his successful career as an
actor IS that which led to kendalls first
showing as a star in Washington. The
then comparatively unknown actor-play
wright was touring the country in the
early sos with his own production, "A
Pair of Kids" Most of his booking was
In the smaller towns, but 1t seems that
he was particularly anxious to secure an
engagement in the National Capital.
To this end he was. several times in
communication with the late w. w: Rap
lev, father of W. II. Rapley. and then
the owner of the National Theater, but
Mr. Rapley was not sure that "A Pair
CT Kids was of the quality desired for
the house.
Finally Kendall came to Washington
1t was on a Sunday. and Mr.. Rapley
could not be found. Kendall learned that
the theater owner was probably at his
country home near Takoma Park.
There were no trolley lines then as
now, SO the actor took Baltimore and
Ohio train as far as Silver Spring and
walked across country to Takoma Park. a
distance of about five miles. The per-
severance OF the actor-manager SO inn
pressed the elder Rapley that Kendall
secured an engagement-and the favora-
BILE reception given by the critics to the
play was largely responsible for giving
Kendall a start on his long and sue
cessful run with "a Pair of Kids
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
TWO VILLAGES FLOODED.
Dyke at Saone au Doubs in France
Is Swept Away.

ONS-SUR-SAONE, France, Janu-
airy 24-The dyke at Saone au Doubs
broke this afternoon, inundating ten vii
lagos. The streets of Chalons are under
water and two persons have been
drowned.
Hundreds of persons are On the roofs of
their nearly submerged homes, crying for
help. Boats are being used by rescuins
parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
Defendants Attorney Opens.

Attorney Thomas c. Taylor made the
opening statement for the defense. He
promised to show that the defendant,
was not, in a legal sense. responsible
for his act. He said he expected to
show that Willard was suffering from
mental alteration brought about by
statements made to him concerning al
legged improper acts which the deceased
had required the child wife to perform
He told of the winning by Beck of the
child'S affections.
When the father received this infor
nation. Mr.. Taylor said. he procured
the marriage license and suggested TO
Beck the ceremony as a preventive of
further scandal. Beck entered into an
agreement. counsel said, to allow the
child to remain in the custody of her
mother until she was sixteen years of
age.
Shortly before the tragedy Willard
received information, counsel said, that
upset the fathers reason and when
he shot his son-in-law he was mentally
irresponsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
Gift From Fire Department.

Then real surprise was sprung. The
fire department had been keeping 1t under
the hat of Chief Wagner for long time,
and though some persons suspected some
thing was going to happen, few really
had any idea of what was in the wind
Mr.. Mcfarland went back to his former
Office and Chief Wagner, Deputy Chief
Sullivan, Battal on Chiefs Keliher, Henry
and Proctor, Supt. of Repairs Robinson
and Chief Clerk Watson met him there
with handsome gold watch.
The chief acted as spokesman, and
made the presentation with this speech:
MIR. Macfariand: We have come here
today to express our regret at your leav-
ing ofiice. We feel, officially. that we
have lost head who had always the
best interests of the fire department and
its members at heart, and, personally,
that a true, good friend Is about to
leave us.
I'VE appreciate what you have done for
the department-what you have done for
MS, both as individuals and as public
servants-and while we are unable to give
fun expression of our gratitude, yet the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24

ing that he would so to some other store
to get one.
Owing to the large crowd that packed
the courtroom this morning Justice Gould
directed the bailiff to admit only seat
ing capacity audience after the noon re-
cess.
When the testimony of Clark Below
to the issuing of license for the mar
rage of Dorothy Willard and Irving w.
Beck April last on the application of
the defendant was given United States
Attorney Baker announced the case OF
tho government closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
THRUST BY TILLMAN
AT ATTORNEY GENERAL
Incident in Passing of Senate Reso-
luton Regarding Land Grants to
Hartman Interests.

BY a resolution passed in the Sen1Se
today. the Attorney General will be asked
to furnish Congress information as to
what he has done in accordance with
resolution passed in 1908, instructing him
to take legal proceedings in connection
with the grants of land in Oregon and
Washington to the Hartman interests.
During the discussion of the resolution
there was an echo of the famous feud be-
tween President Roosevelt and Senator
Tillman, In connection with the senator's
efforts to buy some Of the western land.
1t was interjected into the proceedings by
Senator Tillman himself.
Senator Chamberlain presented the reso-
luton calling for information, and after
it had been read he explained that it was
important to people in the northwest that
there should be an early determination Of
the rights of .OwnerSh over the lands
granted to the Hartman interests.
Some of the lands have been sold by
the z anteeS and the remainder of 1t is
being held.
Tillman Takes a Hand.
Just as the question on the passage of
che resolution was being put, Senator
Tillman jumped to his feet.
He reminded the Senate that many
members were familiar with the ef-
forts of Roosevelt to create the I'M
preston that / was playing the ras-
caP' in his efforts to buy some Of the
western lands. And he added that NJ
though he was no more interested in
buying acreage in the northwest he
had continued his interest in the gem
eral subject to determine if the people
had a right to buy land in the grants.
No Reply to His Letter.
He sent a letter to the Attorney Gen.
eral, he said, asking for such informa-
ton as is required by the resolution,
but the Attorney General had not re-
piled.
There are two million acres of timber
lands held by the Hartman interests in
violation of the grants, which they re-
fuse to SELL" declared Senator Tillman.
AT the pace the legal proceedings are
being pushed, all the timber will be cut
off and the coal mined before the matter
is decided. Therefore, ! am very glad the
senator from Oregon has offered this res
olution asking his highness, or his lord
ship, or whatever suits him. for informa-
tiop-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
Floria. Route-AtIantic Coast Line.

Four famous trains daily: IN. Y. ar
Florida Special" 7:10 PM: "Palmettp
Ltd" 10 pm; FLORIDA and West Indian
Ltd" 4:O5 pm; Coast Line Florida
Mail" 30 am. 14I9 New York av. NV
-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24

Miss Harriet S. Beaver OF Harrisburg
and Arthur B. Beard of Waynesboro were
married at the Lutheran parsonage ~
Fayetteville by Rev. j. w. Reese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24
Rudolph, in conversation with a Star re

Rudolph, in conversation with Star re-
porter, said.
In taking the oath of Office as a Com
missioner of the District of Columbia l
realize fully the grave responsibilities it
entails upon me- The President Of the
United States by nominating me, the
Senate by confirming that nomination
and SO many felloT-cltiZenS have mani
tested their confidence in my ability to
perform satisfactorily the important du-
ties of the high Office that to show my
appreciation of their belief in me / must
and will strive diligently to justify this
confidence and to devote all my time,
energy and thought TO the best interests
of all concerned.
THE material sacrifices made in sever
ing my connection with business interests
and withdrawing from the other numer-
GUS activities that have claimed my time
and attention are of no moment when
compared to the opportunity which pre-
sents itself for rendering larger service
to the community
Speaking of the former Commissioner,
he said:
Regrets Former Commissioners.
''As a citizen I regret sincerely to lose
their services for the District. AS a
member of the new board, it is most
gratifying to be associated with a man
who by his able and efficient services
has in few short months won the con-
tidence and respect of the entire COM
munity, and a second colleague who
brings to his new position ripe business
experience, tried and proven executive
ability and well known devotion to the
civic advancement of the nations capt.
tai.
Many heads Of departments in the
present municipal government and many
of the employees are well known to me,
and ] am glad to feel that / am to be
part of this large organization that has
such faithful, intelligent workers, labor
ing i'll that harmony which is so essen
tial to success.
without permitting the invasion Of
anything that will detract from the BEAU
ties of our city, we should strive to de-
velop her commercial interests and en-
courage light manufactures SO as to af-
ford better opportunities for profitable
employment for our young men and
women. With Congress, composed as it
is of the representative men of the en-
tire country, acting as our common coun-
Gil, we can always feel that no better or
wiser government for any municipality
can be devised. And with two great
trade bodies and many well organized
citizens associations constantly consid-
ering our commercial, economic and So
cial problems, bringing every need to the
attention of the Commissioners, and with
the earnest cooperation of our citizens
we may all well hope to make this the
model city of the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24

After the board meeting Commissioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-24

Senator Lodge spent some time with tae
President this morning. talking over the
question of postal savings banks, as rec
commended by the President The Massa-
chusetts senator said he believed a bill
providing for these institutions will be re-
ported from the proper committee within
a short time and passed. He is certa n
that the Senate is strongly in favor o
the proposition.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16

j. H. Griffin was called to An tioch, White county last week by the serious illness of his fla ther, J. o. Griffin, but the latter is much improved at this writ ing.
 There will be an Epworth Lea que sock" social at the home of Mir. and Ms. J. L. Woosley on tomorrow (Friday) night. Each guest is expected to bring pen ies to the number of twice the size of their sock. The ladies are supposed to come in fancy costumes. Everybody invited.
 Mir. and Mrs. Note Furr de- lightfully entertained Class No. ,. of the Christian church, Sun day school, together with their friends, at their beautiful home, east of town. Saturday night. It was in the form of a pie social and a neat sum was raised, which will go to help defray the expenses of the Sunday school. A large crowd was present, in cluding quite a number from town and all had a nice time. It being little Miss Vernette Furr's fifth birthday, over thirty guests contributed five cents each as a birthday fund.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16
A Card

In order to reduce very ma. terially our line of dry goods, shoes and millinery, we have de. cided to offer to the trading pub lie, values as advertised this week that we have never attemp ted heretofore. We have not the time or space to quote prices besides the values we shall offer in many lines will have to be seen to be appreciated. We cor dially invite you to call and ex anime them.
 NICHOLS & HITSON.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

The Independent Is authorized to announce Henry Brown of Lonoke tow ship, a candidate for Treasurer of Lonoke county, subject to theaction of the Democratic primary election
 The Independent is authorized to announce Pat Swam, of Lonoke town ship, a candidate for Ire asurer of Lon oke county subject to the acton of the Democratic primary esection.
 The Independent is authorized to announce : V. Austin, of Lonoke township as a c ,ndidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Lonoke county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

The Independent is authorized to annOance John V Ferguson of Lonoke township candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Clerk, of Lonoke county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 The Independent is authorized to announce Jno c. Naylor, of Lonoke township candidate for County and Probate Jerk, of Loneke county, sub- ject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE

The Independent is authorized to announce \ J Walton, of Crooked Creek township,a candidate for County and Probate Judge, of Lonoke County subject to the action of the Democratic primaey election.
 The Independent is authorized to announce A. J. alls, of Indian Bayou town hip, a candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge of Lonoke County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 The Independent is authorized to announce ]. E Coleman. of Indian Bayou township. candidate for Coun- ty and Probate Judge, of Lonoke Coun- ty, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary election
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16
Christian Church Notes

Services will be held Lord s day as follows:
 Bible School, 10 a. m.
 Preaching II a. ID. Subject Open Windows.
 Christian Endeavor Society at D. m.
 The usual night services at 8 D. m., will be held. Subject The Abiding Spirit. ;
 A cordial invitation is extend ed to all.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16

Just received a car of salt, Nichols & Hutson.
 L. P. Arnold made business trip to Morrilton this week.
 Miss Mabelle Wilson visited relatives north of town last week.
 Misses Olive and Mary Jessup are in attendance at the Teachers Institute in Lonoke this week.
 Supply yourself with Nichols & Hutson' $ sale shirts, 60c. to S1.00 values at IS cents.
 Mrs. J. s. Riley visited rela- tives and friends in Little Rock last week.
 Get your umbrella during sale of Nichols and Hutson's reduc- tion sale.
 Miss Mamie Dick returned to her home in Beebe Monday, af- ter very pleasant visit with rel atives and friends in Carlisle.
 Mrs. H. A. Warehouse left Wednesday for Lafayette, Ind, where she goes to visit relatives and friends.
 w p Hubbard loft Saturday for Danville, H., where he is working in the interest of Hub bard Land Co.
 Don't overlook Nichols X Hut sons stock reducing sale from 17th inst. to July 2nd. A feast of bargains for you.
 Mrs. $. c. Martin and son, Master Smith, of Searcy. have been visiting the formers brother. C. $. AEfes this week.
 FOR SALE-A Klmball Organ. good as new. Will be sold for S30.0O cash. For further partic ulars apply at this office.
 Dr. E. A. Callahan is making an extended trip throughout the South and East this week and will likely visit Cuba before he returns home.
 A. G. Hubbard returned to the northern states Tuesday, where he is talking Carlisle and the many resources of this sec ton.
 Mrs. W. N. Crow and daughter Miss Ina, left Wednesday for Springfield, H., where they will be the guests of relatives and friends for several weeks.
 Yeagor and Jourdan have just completed a rice well for w. NJ Hilbert, north of town, which promises to be a gusher far above the average.
 w. W. Davis. living northeast of town was pleasant caller at this office Tuesday and while here he advanced his subscrip- tiOn one year. We need more farmers like MT. Davis.
 Miss Etta Anderson. of Hig ginsville, Mo-, who has been vis- iting friends southeast of town, left Wednesday for Claremore, Okla, where she will visit a few days before returning home.
 While out driving north of town, Sunday afternoon. the horse of A. H. Stauber became frightened and ran the buggy into fence, throwing Mrs. Stau- Der and her little son from the buggy and badly bruising them about the head and face. While the wounds are painful they are not serious and both parties are doing extremely well
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-16
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

The Independent is authorized to announce Tom D. Bransford, of Lon oke township. a candidate for re-elec- ton to the office of Circuit Clerk, of Lonoke county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.