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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PROBLEM

There are about 1900 public school
pupils in this county, and $50 teach
ers. This gives more than so pupils
to each teacher, if equally divided. But
the division is not equal. Some of
the primary grades and schools have
as many as 100 on the roll. Fortu-
nately, for the teacher, all of the
pupils seldom attended school at one
time.
The school problem-a problem all
over the state-is particularly insist
ent in Tazewell county,. ard knotty,
as well. IT, appears now that every
school district in the county if not
actually in debt is in dire need of
more money, and the fact is no longer
concealed, that unless more money is
Forthcoming from some source there
must of necessity be curtailment of
the school terms. In some localities
the school buildings are wholly I'M
suited and uncomfortable. In other
localities there are no schools at all.
ihS SShooi uSICCS anu ulSlIlCJ SUI
perintendents of the state, asked the
Legislature for an additional appro-
priation of 100000. What happened ?
About all that will be appropriated
now, from best advices, will be much
less than half this amount, or about
$135,O00-a mere drop in the bucket
when apportioncd among the one
hundred counties in the state. Some
OF the very men, whom the people hat
the right to expect would support ant
fight for the schools fought on the
other side. The higher institutions OF
learning received large appropriation.
but the largest of all-the great pub
lie schools of the people-was mea
gerly remembered. There must have
been reason, unknown to the pub
lie. In the meantime the school au
thorities of this county have a prob
lem on their hands.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
THE HOT POKER.

In his opposition to the Buchanan
county land bill the Honorable Lind
say Gordon picked up the hot end of
the poker in the legislature one dav
last week. He dropped it, and while
blowing his burnt fingers, so the pa-
pers say, he explained why lie drop
ped it by saying that can inycstipa-
ton might injure the Democratic
party, and that he would not there
fore call for an inquiry" What did
the gentleman mean? Was he rat.
tied, or just talking through his
hat?" How or what? What has the
Democratic party, from the Governor
dowp, said or done that will not bear
the light of an "investiga tion?" Mr.,
Gordon should be careful as to which
end Of the poker he seizes when he
wishes to chunk the fire.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
POCAHONTAS TO BOOM.
Many New Buildings Will be Erected
There This Spring.

From authentic information re-
ceived here the town of Pocahontas
is to have building boom this spring.
Business will open up there briskly
with the coming of good weather.
Following are some of the new build
ing plans to be executed:
Thomas Brothers will erect a bust
ness house of considerable proportions
of brick at a cost of $4,000.
The Methodists will add an addi-
ton to their church to accommodate
their growing Sunday school, at q
cost of S1,SO0.
John w. Coleman will erect bricl,
store and office building at a cost OF
about $4,000.
A tenement frame building will be
erected by Mr.. Garrett at a cost OF
about $500.
The Elkhorn Liquor Co., of Key.
stone, will erect $4,000 frame build.
ing.
A business building, brick, is tc
be built by S. G. Walker, at a cost
of $4,000.
1t appears that the little town OF
"Poky", which has heretofore de
rived large part of it's revenue.
from the liquor business, and does sc
yet, does not fear to venture in view
Of the probability of the success OF
the statewide prohibition measure
this fall. The citizens of that towr
have been noted for their progress.
sive and enterprising spirit since the
town began, more than thirty years
ago.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
My Mother.

Oh, my mother, lovely being,
Fairer than all else to me,
Would that you could but be with me
AS | wander far from home.
How | miss thy loving presence,
How / miss thy tender care,
While alone / dwell mid strangers,
And the course of life pursue.
Life is hard, life is lonely,
And the days seem as long years,
And / miss thy watchful presence,
And long for thy caress.
Many times when in thy presence,
l have inconsiderate been,
And I've uttered things that after
had wished could be unsaid.
Though I've often been unthoughtful
And my deeds have wicked been,
Never more for thee, my mother,
Shall my love grow cold again.
-Tazewell Boy
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
Billy Sunday.

"Some ministers have complained
that Billy Sunday is unconventional.
But what of that if the Lord gives
him souls for his hire? The preacher
who finds fault with Sunday should,
before complaining, be sure that he
can offer in support of his kind of
preaching a long list of names of
persons who have been converted.
= : Billy Sunday knows the average
man, and he reaches him. He has felt
the salvation which he breaches, and
ne is thus able to bring knowledge
of it to those who need it."-W. j.
Bryan.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
Vows He VIII Ne'er Consent.


Bristol Herald Courier.
Some time ago the Hon. Bascom
Slemp, Republican Congressman from
the Ninth Virginia district, issued a
public statement in which he an
nounced in very positive terms that
ne would not be candidate for an
other term. Some of the Republican
leaders in the district, probably re-
calling the congressional convention
of 1912, when Mr.. Slemp accepted a
nomination he had said he could not
accept, appeared to doubt the Con-
CHEESEMAN'S sincerity. At any rate, one
OF two of them proceeded to scamper
around in the district, feeling the
pulse of the rank and file, and in due
time announced that they found an
almost unanimous sentiment for Mr..
Slemp for another term. Indeed, they
intimated that the sentiment was so
strong as to amount practically to a
demand that Mr.. Slemp make the
race. But it looks as if the Congress-
man is going to disappoint these par
ticular leaders who will not be happy
unless he runs again. He has issued
another statement in which he reiter-
ates with emphasis his declaration
that under no circumstances will he
be candidate to succeed himself at
the election next fall. And he wishes
it understood that his decision is final.
The general public will take Mr..
Slemp at his word. He is in dead ear
nest no doubt and unless such pitiess
pressure is brought to bear as will
cause him to alter his unalterable de-
termination he will not in all proba-
bility be the Republican candidate for
Congress in the coming campaign.
That much seems to be settled for the
present.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

think of any further influence | can
possibly use before the vote is taken
shall certainly use it."
After the vote had been taken Mr..
Gordon announced that he would not
call for an investigation.
Il have known the Governor of this
state for thirty years." he said. "and
l have the utmost confidence in him
as man and as a gentleman, but |
nevertheless believe that he has made
mistake in listening to the lawyers
on one side of this controversy with
out giving ear to counsel on the other
side"
He further explained that an in
vestigation might injure the Demo
cratic party, and he would not. there
fore, call for an inquiry.
The bill, which repeats a bill passed
by the legislature in 1912, was called
from the calendar by Delegate Grant,
of Russell.
Delegate Gordon at once took up
the floor. He offered an amendment
tending, he said, to protect the titles
of people now living on the land in
question. 1t was defeated.
Delegate Oliver, chairman of the
house committee on courts of JUS
tice, which refused TO recommend the
bill, declared that if the bill should
be passed land titles in a score of
counties would be put in jeopardy.
Delegate Meetze, of Prince William,
stoutly defended the bill. He de-
clared the bill passed by the legisla-
ture of 1912 to be one of the most
dangerous pieces of legislation he had
ever seen and he thought the state
should repeal it.
Harry Houston, who offered the
1912 bill, took the floor on question
of personal privilege. lie said he in
troduced the measure so that the title
to the postoffice site in Newport News
could be perfected, and he wished it
understood that he knew nothing
whatever of the effects of the bill
on land titles elsewhere.
Mr.. Gordon took the floor again.
Delegate Jordan, of Pulaski, declared
that the Louisa delegate was trying
to "howl down" the bill.
The Louisa delegate heatedly re-
piled that most of the "howling" was
being done by the other side.
1t was some time before Mr.. Jordan
would take his seat. He continued
talking, although Mr.. Gordon was still
opposing the bill at the top of his
vice.
Finally order was restored.
Mr.. Gordon charged that tire
mendous lobby had been working for
the bill and that the Governor had
gone too far in the exercises of official
influence.
He was declared out of order. Then
he put the house on notice that he
would call for an investigation, which
notice he later withdrew.
Those who voted against the bill are
the following:
Birrell, of Alexandria; Cousins, of
Norfolk; Field, of Madison; Gordon,
of Louisa; Helm, of King George !;
Houston, of Elizabeth City; Leedy, of
Page; Oliver, of Fairfax; Smith, of
Culpeper; Walton, of Hanover; Weav-
er, of Warren; and Woodward, of Nor
folk City.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

Spreading over the country is a
religious wave that is certain to ben
eft the age. In arousing the public
conscience concerning politics, polit-
ical corruption, unholy materialism
and vice in high places, the fundamen-
tails of religion once more have been
received and the steps of the Master
accepted as the pathway for personal
and national salvation.-Souther
Farming.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
ClinCh Valley Baptist

A neat five column, four page pa
per, published in the interest of The
Clinch Valley Baptist Association.
Issued monthly. Price 25 cents per
year. The editors are: Rev. T. C..
King, c oeburn, Va; Rev. r. H.
Francisco, Gate City, Va, and Rev.
l.. w. Smith, Norton, Va.
This publication should be in the
hands O fevery Baptist in the entire
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
The Supreme Court Bible.

From the Christian Herald.
1t is tiny, little book, only 1-2
inches long and 3 1-2 inches wide.
1t is bound in bright red morocco
leather, with the word "Bible" printed
in diminutive gold letters on the back.
But one doesn't see that red morocco
cover unless he removes the little
black leather slip which protects it.
Long, long ago the little red Bible
began to show wear, and then the
black leather slip was made to pro-
tect it-so long ago, in fact, that fif-
teen of those covers, made to pro-
teca the venerated little volume were
worn out in the service.
1t is without doubt one of the old
est Bibles, if not the very oldest, con-
nected with the government, and is
certainly the most historical. 1t is
the book upon which since 1900 every
chief justice, with the single excep-
ton of Chief Justice Chase, and every
member of the Supreme Court has
taken the oath of allegiance when ac-
cepting his appointment to our high
est tribunal. More than that, every
attorney who has practiced before the
Supreme Court since that date, 1900,
has pledged his allegiance over the
little volume. All, with one exception,
also, and that exception was Daniel
Webster. 1t is told even yet of the
Supreme Court of that day that Mr..
Webster's fame as an orator had SO
preceded him that on the occasion
when he came into court to argue his
first case the clerk, Mr.. Caldwell, in
his eagerness to hear the great speak
er, forgot to administer the oath.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
Spring Blood and system C,e.nsor

Spring Blood and System Cleanser.
During the winter months impuri-
Ties accumulate, your blood becomes
impure and thick, your kidneys, liver
and bowels fail to work, causing So
called Spring Fever" You feel
tired, weak and lazy. Electric Bitters
the spring tonic and system cleans
er-is what you need; they stimulate
the kidneys, liver and bowels to
healthy action, expel blood impurities
and restore your health, strength
and ambition. Electric Bitters makes
you feel like new. Start four weeks
treatment-it will put you in fine
shape for your spring work. Guar
anteed: All Druggists. SOC. and $1.O0.
II. q. Buckicn < Co, Philadelphia or
st. Louis.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
Chill dren Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a s T . RIA
Shot BY Cousin, May Die.

Givens Lynn Kelly, the ten year
old daughter of Lawrence Kelly, of
Wise, Va, was accidentally shot last
Thursday by her first cousin, Charlie
White, fourteen years old. The girl
was shot through the abdomen with
thirty-two caliber revolver while
playing with her cousin, and she is
not expected to live.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

Chnch Valley. II is filled with news
from the churches and mission fields
and the church societies, and is
much needed medium OF communica-
ton. Its low subscription rate puts
it within the reach of every one.
Send % cents for years subscrip-
ton. Address,
CLINCH VALLEY BAPTIST,
Norton, Virginia.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

The Roanoke Times said, in a
recent issue: "The nominee of the
Bristol convention will win, if'-and
then adds: "The Republicans have
lost all the power of Federal patron
age and ali the resources of money
and influence that patronage gave
them. They have nothing to offer.
MIR. Slemp, the district leader and
present representative, has quit"
"The power of Federal patronage"
may have been lost to the Republicans
in this district-perhaps. But, what
has become of it?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
Just Right For Backache And
Rheumatism.

Foley's Kidney Pills are so thor
oughly effective for backache, rheu-
matism,. swollen, aching joints, kid
ney and bladder ailments that they
are recommended everywhere. A. A.
Jeifords, McGrew, Neb., says: "My
druggist recommended Foley Kidney
pills for pains in my back, and be-
lore finished one bottle, my old
trouble entirely disappeared"
For sale by all druggists.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

IL take consolation in the fact
that no statement that gentleman
can make can injure me where |
am known, and no statement that
gentleman can make will carry
either weight or truth where he
is known"
This is what Delegate Weaver say
Oh George Keezell, and still insist
both" are gentlemen.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

"Girl with hobble-skirt smiles at
March winds" and the squib is head
ed, "Oh, Naughty Man, by the Rich
mond Evening Journal.
Prunes and persimmons. Mere
mention of "girl" and hobble skirt
is the Richmond idea of naughtiness
They don't need Featherstone's anti
vice bill in that mans town.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
Seed Corn

Alfalfa, ClOvers and Grasses,
also select Garden and Vege-
table Seeds, Fruits and Berries.
Send for big catalogue and free
samples of Seed Corn, Alfalfa,
etc.
HENRY FIELDS SEED co.
Shenandoah, Iowa.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

1t is said that n prominent society
woman declares that suit of nice
clothes can now be purchased for
$1,000. Considering the small amount
of cloth in the average suit, this
seems high enough.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20
WHY THE DROUGHT?

No one, so far as recorded, has
been able to account for droughts.
They come at irregular intervals, and
IN all sections without any apparent
indication beforehand of their an
proach. Why no rain falls in certain
sections, and great deal in Their Sec
tons, is easily accounted for, but just
why, In the corn belt for instance,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

Foley Cathartic Tablets are entirely
effective, thoroughly cleansing and
always pleasant in action. They
contain blue flag, are a remedy for
constipation and sluggish liver, and
tonic TO the bowels, which are i'm
proved by their use. Try them. They
do not fail to give relief and satisfac.
ton.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

All the leaders of the new kind of
Democracy part their names, and
most of them their hair, in til C
centre. Lebanon News.
Yes, they've probably got our two
Southwestern converts down as Hon.
George William Doak and Hon. Rob-
ert Portcrhouse Bruce.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

The Richmond News Leader says
that new dance step is being intro
duced called 'half- and-half." Moth
ing new about 'half-and-half'', it's
been known in this country long
time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

The man who makes charge
against Rev. James Cannon will
not escape with less than two
columns in y."-Richmond
Evening Journal.
Large calibrc. How about tn,
bore"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

Penrose, Palmer and Pinchot are
candidates for the Senate in Pennsyl-
vania.-EX.
DO, Dear Devil, Damn Doctor Dud-
.ey.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

Wherta seems down on Wherango.
Liberal Presbyterian.
Yes, and Whilson is down on Wherta
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

The Texas Ranchman Was
Neither Hanged Nor Crucified."
Headline.
No, only shot. A closed inciden
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

Colonel George Harvey don't want
an office under this Administrations
Evening Journal.
No, not now,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-03-20

An eNcange says: "The tango dance
is that which alludes to something
of which its dares not speak"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09
Offices for Rent.

THIS OFFICE FOR RENT-Inquirs sans
office TO Il. TO s. les san Francisco St
LIGHT. AIRY OFFICES for rent. ID roor
Herald building; will subdivid~ 10 suit tso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09
NEWMAN INVESTMENT co.
REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE. BONDS.
Inn SAN ANTONIO ST

$500 I'm red pressed brick. modern
home. IS It cor. Ft- Boulevard; worth
S4500 $1,000 cash. bal suit
SS55O-6 I'm bungalow. new. 50 It fri
Nations Ave, hardwood floors. sun parlor-
worth $3.50 $3.50 cash, S35 per month and
interest
$500 I'm modern home 50 It. fri.
Nevada St; worth $4,000. $500 cash. bal
per month
S2IOO-4 I'm modern home. 40 II. frt. H
P. blk car line. $50 cash. SIS per month
and interest
SI7OO-3 I'm. and basement. red pressed
brick home. beautiful yard, fenced. $500
cash. bal per mo. or terms
SlO5O-3 I'm house. z. FL Paso. $500
cash. small monthly payment.
S00OO-Beautiful new s I'm home. San
Diego. Cal.. overlooking the bay. owner
must live in this country. VIII exchange
for Fl Paso property
$500 per acre-10 acre tract 4 mi Ysleta,
10 percent cash. bal. monthly
$50 per acre-S acres ] MI Ysleta.
all under cult, paved road $500 cash, bal
easy
500 per aere-l9 acres socorro. 3 MI
Ysieta, north loop road. Snap, Is cash.
bal suit
Newman Investment Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09

For Sale Real Estate
Country Property.
FOR SAILS acres, cultivation. $3.50
per acre: terms Write BOX 81, La Mesa
n n
BARGAIN FOR CASH-32sz acres valley
land 1 mile west OF Anthony. $40 per acre.
Address Joe Manning. La Mesa n. N
FOR SALE at half price. > good irrigated
farms IN best part Of Pecos valley, New
Mexico: easy terms; must sell For particu-
lars address box 1876. Dexter, N NJ
1920 ACRES fine fruit land cheap. 50 per
acre On Santa Fe Ry-, right at e Paso-
Greatest opportunity ever offered In direct
line Of greatest future development. All
land OF this kind owned by wise investors
and rich men SO per acre for this land IS
cheap price One mile from land selling FOR
$3.50 per acre Compare the cost: $3.50. 900
as against $3.50. You couldn't lose II you
paid s25 per acre; heavy iucumbrance on
other property compels me 70 make this
sacrifice BE quick No triflers. Write
MesiTa, care Herald
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09
Bids Wanted.
BIDS FOR CRUSHED ROCK FOR REsUR-
EACING OF DONIPHAN,S DRIVE.

EIDS FOR CRUSHED ROCK FOR RESUR-
FACING OF DONIPHAN'S DRIVE.
Bids will be received al the office OF the
County Auditor up 20 and including Oct
Il. 1914 for the furnishing Of thirty-fivs
hundred tons (550o) more or less OF crushed
rock.
This rock 10 be used in the resurfaclnE
Of what is known as Doniphan's Drive and
bids are 90 be made on the basis OF T. o. b.
cars a. the quarry or the regular loading
DC mt for the quarry.
Specifications may be obtained At the
offlCe % the undersigned In the Court House.
e Faso. Texas.
Roy d. Barnurn.
County Auditor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09
Notice To Classified Advertisers

All classified advertising ordered
10 run Indefinitely It T. must Be- in
writing No (. Z advertisements
---~pted over the telephone Orders
to discontinue L L ads must also be
IN writing and can not be accepted
over the telephone. A stop order re-
cept will be given when & t L ad Is
ordered discontinued
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09
For Sale Real Estate
Country Property.

6s ACRES, IL MILES OF FABENs.
All bottom silt land SIS per acre terms.
81 acres 80 miles up river, = mile good
Seehool. paved road; improved mostly in
alfalfa; terms.
20 acres. near Ia Mesa, all IN cultivation
800 per acre: terms.
400 acres. good soil, i mile P r sta
ton $50 per acre.
30 acres all bottom land. IS miles up
river. $50 per acre: terms
so acres fine bottom soil. near La Mesa
S65 per acre.
r. c. Bailey Land Co.
sos Mesa Ave. Phone 206S
FL Paso. Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09

FOR RENT-Furussnei room frame cot
taEe witE sleeping porch some plumbing.
electric lights Grand View, near car; no
sick Phone 1871.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09
AucHareers.

" A. WILLIAMS,
Auction Sales and Commission Broker.
Office Phone 69l Residence Phone $3.50.
office. Entrance 10 Caplss Bldg
I Sell Everything at Auction c. Private Sale
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09

PRIVATE BANk-Loans money on rurni-
turs. pianos diamonds livestock real es-
tate. etc. good notes bought and sold
Phone US or call AZ our office. Courteous
treatment and confidential dealings ex-
tended 500 Two Republics Bldg. Pm 1444
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-09
Ready Reference Business Directory
Awning Taughf.


COURSE IN ASSAYISG-Gold. silver.
lead and copper; guaranteed IN weeks
time. equipment and conditions nrstclass;
terms reasonable. Address Assayer, P. O.
$50 or phone 427.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-15
Piana!> Piana!

Obdrzel jsem i~ednatelstvf ma
Kimball piana, ktere jsou uznany
"a nejlepsf, jakoz i jednatelstvi ma
Arion samohracf piano. Mfnfteli
koupiti piano pro sv6 d6ti, dobfe
udelate kdyz Sc poradfte Sc mnou
o TOM. Rozumfm pianIm a mohu
YAM obstarati zarueenf nastroj
"a cenu tax levnou jake kdokoliv
jinS. AZ budete v Tabofe Dude
mne tesit kdyz Sc pfijedete podf-
vat na Arion samohraci piano a ia
YAM vysvetlim vyhody tohoto mas
troje mad jin5mi. Mate-li varha-
ny anebo stare piano mohl bych
jej witt ma vfmenu "a novJ mas
troj. Tez ladim piana a KIDD ode
mne piano koupf, dam zdarma je-
no decku deset hodin evident.
J. A. Dvotak.