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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
SUGAR MADE GOOD ROADS
Whiskey and shoes Also Used in New
York Highways.

Whiskey and shoes Also Used in New
York Highways.
NEW YORK. March s.--How a
State road can be made with sugar,
whiskey, vinegar, old brake shoes,
bolts, burlap and asphalt was told
before the assembly investigating
committee yesterday. William Bren-
nan, of Herkimer. superintendent for
the Is. Z. S. company contractors
for two roads In Herkimer county,
was the witness who described this
remarkable process,
John X Clark, counsel to the COM
mittee. was questioning him about
the asphalts he had used In these
contracts and about his receipt of
the order of last July from the high
way department which compelled him
to use Barber asphalt instead Of that
which he was using, that OF the BY
eriy brothers OF Cleveland.
He declared that the Byerly as
phalt came in barrels In carload lots,
for which the State paid by galonage
determined from the weight. He SAID
that 1t was found that the weight of
the barrels themselves was counted
in this estimate and that he found
on opening many OF them some OF
the articles mentioned above. They
were old barrels. he said. which had
not been cleaned out before the as
phalt had been put in. In one barrel
he found as much as four inches OF
sugar besides the asphalt.
And did all this go into the roads, :
asked Mr. Clark.
Sure, 1t was sin the barrels" re-
piled the witness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
AN ORDER In THE PHILIPPINES
That Is Significant OF the New Gov
errlor Generals Point of View.

mo contributions shall be levied
upon people of the various provinces
OF the Philippines for the purpose
Of entertaining the governor general
or any other person In the govern
ment service. by persons and em-
ployes Of the government Is the sub
tect of executive order No. los, issued
by Governor General Harrison. on
December sth. The order states that
il has been his experience that for the
purpose of entertaining him. on his
official visits to the several provinces.
contributions are levied. which con-
stitute an added burden ON the people
of the Philippines. The order fol-
lows
Executive order No. 30. July 20.
1907, prohibits taking so-called ''vol-
untary contributions" for public or
semi-public purposes by public officers
and employees.
Officers and employees of the gov
eminent should also discourage. and
in NO way participate in the practice
OF private citizens assessing and coll
iecting contributions for the entertain
ment and reception OF public officials
on visits to provinces or other 1ocali-
ties. While the spirit OF hospitality
intended on such occasions lis COM
mendahle, still burdens are sometimes
imposed upon tho local community:
and due to such friendly entertain
ments the public official on a tour OF
Inspection Is largely prevented from
accomplishing the object OF his trip.
"The governor general takes this
opportunity OF stating that he has
just learned OF very large contribu-
tons amounting TO many thousands
pesos. being solicited for his enter
tainment in various provinces, and coll
lected from all classes Of people. Such
en- expenditure of money Is obviously,
though intended in the most courte-
Gus and hospitable spirit, great hard
ship upon the. people; and at time
when the government itself ts bending
everys effort toward drastic economy
such expenditures are inadvisable.
Therefore. In order to assist in car
rying out this executive order, the
governor general has decided that
he will deny himself the pleasure Of
any moro prearanged official visits
to the provinces. at least for the next
year. During that year. however the
govern ,r ge neral expects to visit each
one OF the provinces. but will do 80
informally and upon very short no.
tice, so that no undue financial ex-
Epense Of entertaining may be incurred
by the people, --Renacimiento. Ma
Mia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
DR.. SMITHS LECTURES
AT HIGH SCHOOL

DIR. Charles Alphonso Smith. OF the
University Of Virginia. will condnct
a lyceu> meourse at John Marshall
high school this week, under the Au-
spices of the Richmond public school
board. DR.. Smith Is well-known mere
in Richmond, where he has q NUMBER
Of former students, and others VINO
have heard him in numerous lectures
on various topics of interest.
The following program Will be car
ried out.
Tuesday night--"Poe as Constrno-
tive Influence in World Literature. 8
"Wednesday night--"The Real Stk-
nificance of the Uncle Remus Stories
Thursday nifht---'Literature In fhes
South"
Friday nisht-w'American Humor."
The lectures will be free. and viii
begin each night promptly at SID
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
MANY BOWLERS WILL
ENTER TOURNAMENT
MANY RICHMOND AND PETERS
BURG PIN-SPILLERS WILL
COMPETE.

Bowlers are making big prepara-
ton for the coming tournament which
will be held on the Newport alleys
beginning Monday night March Esd.
1t runs until Friday night. April l7th-
This tournament will be open to
all bow1ers in Richmond and Peters,
burg, In both the double and single
events and judging from the interest
already shown the list Will far ex-
coed the great intercity meet just
lately held. Tho prize list will be
one OF the longest ever offered in
this city for an event OF this KIND.
Bowiers should send in their en-
tries to Secretary NJ. Goethe, of the
Richmond Bowling association, sl9
East Main street. not later than Sat
urday, March l4th. at midnight,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
ROLLER TO WRESTtt
TOMORROW NIGHT
HANDICAP MATCH Is EXPECTED
TO BE INTERESTING
AFFAIR.

Richmond sport lovers are looking
forward to good exhibition of wres,
Ting tomorrow night when DIR, Roll
Ter will attempt. to throw Joe Turner
and John kilonis in the Academy Of
Music twice each within an hour and
thirty minutes
Those matches are expected to be
some OF the best ever offered here
all three of the grapplers being in
good condition. Despite the large
handicap DIR. Roller says that he be-
lieves that he will pin the shoulders
Of both Turner and kilonis to the
floor twice each within the allotted
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
RICHMOND ATHLETE
IS CONGRATULATED
WHO COMPETED IN
MILE RUN AT WASHINGTON.
MADE GOOD SHOWING.

Finnegan the young athlete who rep
resented McGiirs Catholic union last
Saturday night in the annual indoor
track meet held in Washington by
Georgetown university. is the recipient
Of many congratulations for his good
showing made In the mile run.
He competed against many OF the
best long distance runners in the
United States, and was the fourth man
to cross the tape. Ftnnegan gives
promise TO be an excellent mile run
ner. and viii develop fast under a
good coach, He is expected To Inatri-
cuiate next year at Feither Virginia
or Georgetown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
BROOKLYN TEAMS
PLAY CLOSE GAME

AUGUSTA, GA, March "a full
nine-inning game was played this af-
t. rnoon by the first and second teams
of the Superbas, resulting in to Q
victory for the regulars The lone
tally was made on a home run drive
by Stengel IN the s-cord frame, lift
Ing the ball over the center field fence.
Kucker, Reulbach, and Ragon worked
for the first team, while Pfeiffer,
So hmulz and Pennington divided the
rine innings for the second team.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
NEW FIRST BASEMAN
SIGNS WITH ROANOKE

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.,
ROANOKE, VA. March 9.-First
Baseman Grahams who comes to Roa-
noke from the Morristown team In
the Appalachian league. has sent in
his contract to President Elliott The
players are sending in their contracts
daily, and 1t Is certain that the men
will all be on the ground March 25th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
BOSTON BRAVES HAVE
LIVELY CONTEST

MACON, GA, March s.-The Bes-
ton Braves squad of thirty five men
was split up today for the first time,
End a swimming ball game played be-
tween clubs, led by Fred Mitchell and
Hank Gowdy, CT tchers. The former
team copied the honors. though in do
ing so they counted but two hits. and
three runs. Errors and a couple or
passes made It easy for the Mitchell
team to win.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10
OYSTERS AND CLANS
BRINGING IN MONEY

CHINcOTEAQUE VA, March p
The net receipts for oysters shipped
from Chincoteague during January
were $4,000 Twenty-one Thousand
barrels were marketed.
Virginia. like Maryland, Is findinG
the claiming business quite profita-
BILE. Chincoteaque island is doing :
big clam business. more than 100
barrels OF CLANS being shipped from
there one day last week. In the last
two weeks nearly 5000 barrels OF
clans have been shipped from that
riace The largest ones sold for VIZ
per thousand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

Because her two children did not
have good room to play In, j. F. Ui-
hiein has ordered $4,000 addition
made to the house consisting of one
big play room.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

tania hove in sight rumor spread
through the crowd ashore that Speak
er had refused the offer of Feds made
ny wireless and would play with the
Rcd Sox next season. The players in
the snapshot are: No. ]. Wingo. No.
.. Sam Crawford; No, 3. Lee Magee;
No 4, Iris Speaker. No. s, Mike
Doolan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

became distinguishable through the
mist hundreds gave a. series of cheers
that We're heard mile away. Scattered
through the crowd on the pier We're
emissaries from the Federal league,
willing and anxious to bid against the
EMPLOYERS OF the many National and
American league stars on board the
vessel Some time before the Lust
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

Mrs Katherine b. Davis, commits
sioner OF correction in New York city,
says that one hundred women prison.
ers. are more treubie than six hundred
men Offenders
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

Miss Bessie Realty. a San Francis
60 newspaper reporter. has fallen heir
to $4,000, to be used In behalf or
poor children AZ Miss Beatty sees
flt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

Several young women Of Dodge
City, Kans-, have formed good hab
its club and decline the attentions Of
yOunE men who swear. smoke. drink
or gamble ss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

Miss Sylvania Pankhurst has res
signed from the woman's social ana
political union, the militant womans
organization In England
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

NEW YORK, March s.-With
Johnny McGraw. iris Speaker. Sam
Crawford and the other worlds tour
ipg baseball players from the Giants
and the White Sex leaning over the
rail and shouting greetings to friends
ashore the Lustania OF the Cunard
lire steamed to her pier. and as the
faces Of the familiar diamond heroes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-10

Mrs Elizabeth Townsend, the wife
Of a Snowman of Weymouth. Ems
land, has been granted the kings
bounty. having given birth TO trip
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE

Alter an itinerary of some years
through the larger cities of the State,
The Farmers Institute again meets
for its Eleventh Session in Roanoke.
the Gate City to the Great South
west. 1t is Il matter of no little pride
to the Magic City" that I'm institu-
tion that has done so much for the
betterment and uplifting of agricul-
tural conditions throughout the State
should again mold its annual session
among the enterprising, whole souled
people who so heartily and helpfully
administered to its birth, and it is
therefore II matter of pride, rs well
as pleasure that the citizens of Roa-
nokc through its civic and municipal
bodies have extended to this organi
zation of earnest workers the old-timr
Roanoke Welcome" The Institute
will cover the 9th. and 7th., of Aug
ust and its sessions will be most in
teresting and instructive, and should
attract large attendance, especially
from the Southwest section near
whose doors it will be held. We car
nestly hope that our business men
and farmers will take advantage of
the close proximity, and of the N. &
WIS. liberality in the low round-trip
rates, by n large and gratifying at
tcndance-at once attcsting and en-
phasizing their interest in this and
all efforts made for the uplifting and
advancement of agricultural and aux
iliary interest of old Virginia.
A. j. TYNES,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Corn Laid BY"

The editor 1aid by" his corn on the
Experiment Farm" on Wednesday
sowing about half the "farm" in al
falfa, and the rest in crimson clover
and Vetch, to be plowed down for coru
next spring. The seed were sown N
front of 14-tooth cultivator, run
about 2 inches deep. The prospect
now is for about half crop of corn
not over 2-3 at the most. The rains
did not come quite soon enough. In
stead of the 100 bushel per acre crop,
which was aimed at and expected
there will be about so bushels per
acre, depending, of course, on the
rains from now on.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24

Laurel, July 22.-M. G. Buchanan,
who is in charge of Gillespie and
Steele's store, reports last Saturday
one of the busiest days he has had
in the last ten months sold over
$500 worth of goods. (Hurrah for
WilsonD
Swartz Miller Lumber Co., have
erected wholesale and retail feed
house on Front street.
Indications are that this is going
TO be thriving little town before
long, thanks to Mr.. Woodrow Will
sons administration.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Buchanan en-
tertained number of their friends at
their home last Saturday night. be,
licious refreshments were served, and
the party was greatly enjoyed by ali
present. Among those present were
Miss Arlie Macon, Pocahontas; the
Misses Humphrey, Liberty; Miss
Lizzie Beavers, Laurel; Misses Sah,
ders, Big Stone Gap; Misses Hunt,
st. Paul; Misses Buchanan, Marion !;
Messrs. II. A. Humphrey and Walter
Peery, Liberty: Will and Ed. Lowe,
and Ed. Beavers, Laurel; Francis and
Fred Lambert, Bandy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
BENBOW.

Benbow, July 23.-Mr. and Mrs.
James Buchanan spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mrs. Buch-
anan's father, Mr.. Whitley Six.
Rev. Mr.. Carson filled his regular
appointment at White church Sun
day. He preached good sermon to n
large and attentive audience.
We are glad to report that Mrs.
Lizzie Thompson, and the two child
rem of John Pickett, who were sick
last week much improved at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank II. Wall are
the proud parents Of fine girl baby.
Mrs. Wall is at the home of her ia
ther, Mr.. John Witten, and both she
and baby and getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Asbury spent
Sunday with Mrs. Asbury's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harris.
Roadwork is progressing nicely in
this section. The rock road is almost
completed to Mr.. ID. w. Lynch's, and
the main road up the Valley is being
pushed right ahead with a large
force of men, and the road from John
Witten's to Mr.. Lynch's is just about
done. ork will be started within
few days on the road leading from
Mr.. Witten's up the creek, as will
the road from Mr.. Witten's up to the
old burnt school house.
Mrs. Jno. Puckett had an attack OF
illness on the 21st., but is better at
this time. and it is hoped that she will
soon be entirely well.
The crops and gardens are looking
much better than they did a few
days ago, and grass is growing well.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
HEAVY RAINS STOP
CATTLE SHIPMENTS
Not Necessary to Dispose of Ex-
pOrters Since Drought Was Brok-
en--Meadows Growing Fast.

Messrs. S. j. Thompson, II. S.
Bowen and other large cattle dealers,
were here this week discussing and
going over the situation. Owing to the
severe drought pastures, in number
of communities, were entirely exhaust
ed, which necessitated the shipment
of cattle from number of farms.
About ten carloads of export cattle
were shipped from this country some
time ago, and it is stated that n large
number were shipped from the Stua, I,
farms in Russell county. In Smyth,
and Pulaski counties the drought was
severe and disastrous, even more so
if possible than in the Clinch Valley,
and Il large number of cattle were
sold and shipped early in the summer
on account of lack of pasturage. In n
number of instances in this section
cattle were turned into the meadows.
On many farms in this county there
are leftover hay stacks from last
years crops, and where this is the
case the meadows are used for sum-
mer pasturage this year. 1t is stated
that now, that rains have come, early
shipment of cattle is not likely to
continue from this county. The ten
carloads already shipped will mark
the limit, unless, of course, there
should be lack of rain from now on.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Couldn't Stand Termination

Col. E. II. Witten, of Grundy, stop
ped in to see us a pair of minutes
last Saturday, being on his return
home from the congressional conven-
tion at Bristol. Ebb went to Bristol
as a Bull Moose Delegate from Buch-
anan county, but after he got there
he saw a great light which blinded
him so completely that he eloped
from his former principles, bolted the
progressive convention, and tamely
submitted to being swallowed up By
the elephant. The fact is that EDh
was too weak in the faith to stand
the great temptation SET before him.
Wise News.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Officers OF the County Sunday School
Association.

AT the recent annual meeting of
the county Sunday School Association
held in this town, the following oni
GERS were elected for the next year;
President, G.. X. Brown.
Secretary and Treas, j. A. Leslie.
Vice-Presidents:
w. ii. Shuif, Tip Top, Va.
Geo. w. Liddlc, Yards, Va.
ID. B. Daniels, llorsepcn, Va.
ID. w. Lynch, Tazewcll, Va.
j. N. llarman, Tazcwcll, Va.
j. w. Hicks, Graham, Va.
Theo. Ncidcmcicr, Grafton, Va.
w. 0. Barns, Pounding Mill, Va.
j. B. Crabtrcc, Richlands, Va.
ii. B. Daley, North Tazcwcll, Va.
Superintcndcnts:
Cradle Roll Department, Miss I.yde
Tyncs.
Home Department, Mrs. Ella Pccry.
Primary Department, Mrs. w. G..
O'Brien.
intermediate Department, j. b.
Crabtrcc.
Adult Department, Jno. T.. Gosc.
=. Visiting Committee.
1t was ordered that the vice -presi-
dents named should constitute IL Wis
iting committee, whose duty it shall
be to visit, at least once, and oftener
If possible, the schools contiguous to
them, and render such aid and encou-
ragement to the schools as they may
be able. Last year this visitation work
was done by the Secretary, except
in a few instances. This committee
will be able to divide the work, and
make it easier and more effective.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Fine Horse Dead.

MIR. A. G. RUSSELL is srieved. M ch
by the death of his fine 5-yenr-old
horse, Moss Hal, which occurred the
first of the week. The horse had tecn
SIC, fcr several days with, the Vetcr:
nary physician said, indigestion. The
horse was bred here, the property OF
the late Jo. Moss, and sold on the
street in the settlement of the estate.
lie was a fine animal, fine blooded,
with a pedigree and had good speed.
Mr.. Russell is naturally grieved ut
parting from the animal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
The Destruction of rompeii.

Every reader of history knows that
the cities of Pompeii and Hercula
neum, situated ut the foot of NJ.
Vesuvius, were destroyed by vol
canis eruption ofthat turbulent noun
tain. This dreadful catastrophe, which
destroyed two cities and hundreds of
people, occurred in the year 73. With
in comparatively recent years these
cities have been uncovered. Those
who have read the account of the
destruction of the cities and specially
those who have not, will enjoy the
exhibition to be given here on the
18th, next Wednesday, in moving
pictures at the Amuzu. Read Mir.
Jaync's nd. elsewhere in this papec
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Marriage Rumor False

The Graham Daily News published
in the Telegraph day or two ago,
that A. w. Landon, the well known
Justice, of Pocahontas, and promi-
nent candidate for postmaster, had
taken unto himself wife, giving the
lady's name as Miss McPeak, ard
that he was off on an extended wei
ding trip. The Telegraph stated in its
yesterdays issue, that the announce.
ment was a mistake, and that the
rumor was put out by an encmy of
Mr.. Landon for the purpose Of injuring
his candidacy for postmaster. Ques-
ton: Provided everything and every
body is regular how would getting
married hurt a fellows chances for
election to Office?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Camping in Burke's Garden.

A number of Tazewell young peo-
pie have been having a good time
this week camping in Burke's Garden.
The party consisted of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. II. Kiser, Chaperones, Misses Nam
ME Rose and Margaret Whitley, Meta
Peery, Evelyne Mccall, Hazel Kirk,
and several young men, viz: Messrs.
Raymond and Bane Peery, Jas.
Peery, John Gillespie, Beverly Litz,
and Carlton Mccall,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Summer SojOurners.

Mrs. c. T. Alexander, and her dau-
ghter, Miss Virginia, Graham; Geo.
w. Harman, Crumps Bottom; Thos.
Worsham, Richmond; Col. Browning
and j. w. II. Lawford, Pocahontas;
II. w. Shields, Blucfield; Harry Steele
Coeburn; Miss Lillian Wall, Graham !;
Miss Marcy Jones, Lynchburg; Mrs.
f. S. Jones and daughter, Radford !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Sales, Lynchburg; Mrs.
Allie Hoover Collins, Richmond; Miss
Helen Litz and her sister, Susie, Gra-
ham; Mrs. Armstead, Roanoke; S. NJ.
b. Coulling, Jr., Welch, are among the
summer visitors in our midst this
week.
The School Board, at recent meet
ing, elected Professor Samuel Gale
hon Principal of the Tazewell High
School for the ensuing session. There
were a number of applicants, but Mr..
Gallehon was the unanimous choice
of the Board. He is anative of Smythe
county, is 81 years old, married, and
gentleman of fine character and at
tainments. He has had experience as
teacher in several fine schools in
the State. For the past two years he
was Principal of the High School at
New Castle, Va. He comes to Taze-
we'll highly recommended, and the
school authorities are confident of his
success here.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
The White Ribboners Entertain

The w. c. 7. u. social, given on
Tuesday evening, was the event OF
the season. Besides the members OF
the Union a number of specially i'll
vited guests were present, including
the ministers of the town, all OF
whom made appropriate short ad-
dresses. A special program had been
prepared for the occasion, and was
carried out well, and greatly enjoyed
The social was held at the home OF
Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Buston. Deligh..
full refreshments were served, and
the whole affair was a brilliant sue.
cess.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-07-24
Got the Wrong Firm.

In notice which appeared in this
paper recently about Judge Graham's
new stone wall, which is said to be one
of the prettiest as well as most sub
stantial in the town, credit for the
work was accorded Kincer and Yer
million, the well known stone masons
of this town. Attention is called to
the fact that VIM. Vandyke and w.
K. Vermillion built the wall, and cor
rection of the mistake is asked, al |
hereby made. "Honor to whom honor
is due"