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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
AN APPEAL.

The recent county convention of tn
Waman's Christian Temperance Unio
of Tazewell, appointed n committee tt
write and publish the following appea
to the Christian women, of the county
to rally TO the cause OF statewide pr
hibition of the liquor traffic I'm the
state of Virginia.
Dear Sisters: We the mothers.
wives, sisters and daughters of our bt
loved state and county are the ones
upon whom the chief burdens, CROWN
out of the liquor tariff fall. Surely
you are deeply interested in this TEN.
perance cause and will gladly do and
dare to the utmost, that the burden
so often blights our homes, crushes o
hearts and fills our eyes with tears;
that robs us of our beloved husbands
and precious boys, may be thrown off
and be doing. We request, we urge,
that all women of the county specially
organize into groups and each group
attend tho polls, in body, and by
their presence and personal appeals
TO the voters, show their interest,
and make every laudable effort to in.
fluence the men to vote this one time
/! for us and our interests. We have
no vote-we look to the men to pro
tect us. We advise that free lunches
be served at each voting place. If
possible.
May God grant his blessing upon
our efforts. and success to our cause
on September 22d, 1914.
COMMITTEE
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
BANDITS IDENTIFIED.
West Virginia Italian Murderers Con.
templated Other Crimes.

Capt. WIG. Baldwin, the we'll known
detective, organizer and head of the
Baldwin-Feltz agency, was here this
week and was asked by a representa-
tive of this paper for further particu-
lars of the Glen Alum robbery, the
particulars of which are we'll known
to the public. He said that the five
bandits had been identified clearly and
everything found out about the gang.
They were all Italians and had been
living in the coal fields for years
all except one of them, who had re-
Gently lived in Cincinnati. The detec-
tives followed every trail and clue, but
failed to find that the bandits were
identified with any organized band OF
Black-Handers, as was at first sus-
pected. 1t appeared, said Mr.. Bald
win, that hold up and robbery at
another place was arranged, but fol-
some reason was abandoned. Only one
of the bandits had family.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
w C. T. u. Meeting.

The county w. C. T. U. convection
WAS held here last Thursday and Fri
day. The opening service was held in
the Methodist church Thursday ev-
ening. Mrs. w. b. f. White, county
president, presided.
Mrs. Sallie HARRISON delivered the
address of welcome. Addresses were
made by Rev. w. S. Bullard and J..
Powell Royal. There was inspiring
music. Friday morning business
session was held in the Presbyterian
church. Luncheon was served by
the ladies. The following officers
were elected for the coming year:
Mrs. w. B. f. White reelected
President.
Mrs. Geo. r. Mccall, Raven, sec
retary, and Mrs. M. j. Hankins,
treasurer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
MR.. HARE SPOKE TO A
LARGE AUDIENCE.

The address in the Court House yes
terday afternoon by Mr.. Hare was
listened to by a large crowd, with
the most intense interest. Even if
space permitted no adequate idea
could be conveyed in print of the
fiery, earnest, logical speech. Mr..
Haren it is said, carried West Vir,
ginia dry and he gave in his address
much interesting information of that
wonderful campaign. The speech was
great and if the anti-prohibitionists
were left foot of space on which to
stand, or single fact on which to
base an argument, it has not yet been
discovered.
The meeting was called to order by
county chairman Brown and the
speaker was introduced by John S.
Bottimore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
BIG REWARD FOR
BUYER OR SELLER
Handlers of Campaign Bootle"
Had Better Not Try to Buy
Votes Next Tuesday.

The Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union of Tazewell has
provided FIVE hundred &
THIRTY DOLLARS, out of
which fund it offers following
rewards:
$4,000 for evidence convict
ing any person of placing in the
hands of others for distribution
to voters money or other thing of
value with intention of inilu-
encing such voters in the cleo
tiOn to be held in Tazewell cOun-
ty on September %, 1914.
S25.00 for evidence convicting
any one who may buy, or offer
to buy, votes at any precinct in
Tazewell county in said election.
$1,000 for evidence convicting
any one of giving away on the
election day Intoxicating liquors
or supplying any one with liq-
uor for that purpose.
Persons who will turn States
evidence in the prosecution of
vote buyers will be exempted
from prosecution.
This Sept. 16, 1914.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

the whiskey business of the State
amounts annually to the sum of
$30,000,000.
Are the voters of Virginia willing
to continue partnership which en-
tails net loss to the people of mil
lions? You will have the opportuni-
ty on the 22nd to answer at the polls.
Everybody knows that the whiskey
people are in the business for what
they can get out of it. Only that
and nothing more.
When weeping, heart-broken wife
enters his place of business and says
Mr.. Seller, please don't sell my hus-
band any more liquor. He spends
nearly all his wages with you and l
and the children are cold and hungry.
He comes home at night drunk, and
because l havn't u good warm sup
per, ready for him, he beats me and
turns me and our children out into
the cold dark night. Please don't
sell him any whiskey." What does
this philanthopist so concerned about
your tax rate, so anxious to shield
you from annoyance by bootleggers,
what does he and what says he, in
answer to this appeal? He points
to his license certificate and says:
DO you take me for fool? l pay
for the right to sell whiskey. | don't
make anybody drink it." He then
takes her somewhat roughly by the
arm, leads her to the door and with
push, admonishes her never annoy
him again with her presence. He may
then turn to his next customer, sell
him two or three drinks, and fills a
pint or quart bottle for his customer
to carry away. The latter imbibes Il
little too freely on the way home and
falls in drunken stupor across the
railroad track and a passing train
turns a curve and sewers his head
from the body. Does the seller of
that whiskey care? He is protected
by alw and has the cash in his till.
Another tarrys too long at the bar
and going out on the street, crazed
by whiskey for some slight cause
shoots and kills his best friend. What
cares the saloon keeper? He has the
dollar.
The man who did the killing is hur-
ricd to prison., the charge of murder
is lodged against MIN, he is brought
to trial and being without means for
his defense, the state in generous, hu-
man spirit appoints and pays an at
torney to defnd him. The evidence is
heard and the court instructs the
jury that insanity when proven works
accqu,ital, but the temporary insanity
of the intoxicated does not. "If you
believe from the evidence the defen
dant was drunk but able to distin
guish between right and wrong YOU
may convict him but if unable to
make this distinction you may not
acqult." The crime is only reduced
ana the penalty lightened. Thus the
State finds herself in an anomalous
position.
The State licensed the sale that
made the man drunkard commit the
CRIME, then Furnishes the criminal she
has been instrumental in producing.
This is cruel and unjust and ought to
be remedied by statewide prohibition.
The whole question boiled down is
the simple issue between right and
the right? You will answer this oues-
ton by your vote on the 22nd.
II. G. p.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
NOTICE.

1t being currently reported that Il
large corruption fund will be used for
the purpose of influencing voters of
Tazewell county in the election to be
held on September 22nd, all good
citizens are hereby requested to report
to me promptly any violations of the
election laws, especially the use of
money or other thing of value for the
purpose of influencing voters, and the
giving away of Intoxicating liquors on
election day. Penalties for violation
of the election laws will be rigidly en-
forced. 1t is the duty of all good
citizens to give me their aid in this
matter.
This September Is, 1914.
JAMES w. HARMAN.
Commonwealth's Attorney for Taze-
we'll County.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
SPLENDID TENNESSEE FARM
BARGAINING. 956.

400 acres, 100 acres in timber, bal
ance in grass under cultivation, 45
acres being in meadow and 60 acres
in good pasture. Fine grade of mu-
latto limestone soil with good clay
subsoil All lays practically level,
and watered by creek and springs, with
water system In buildings. A good
peach orchard and young apple orch
ard. The land is very productive, the
entire farm being perfectly smooth
and free from rock and waste land of
any kind.
improvements consist of practically
new, modern l2-room residence, bath
rooms, cellar, large porches, well fur
nished. Large barn and 45 head dairy
o~in, two tenant houses and all neces-
iaiy outbuildings.
n thirty cow dairy has been operat-
ID on this farm for n number of
years, which has paid well. All the
and in line state of cultivation. Can
stand on front porch and see over the
entire farm, except woodland. Bcau-
Sfully situated on fine pike just 20
minutes drive from Cleveland, Tenn.
One of the best towns of it's size in
the South. One of the prcttiest coun-
try homes in East Tennessee and one
OF the best farms. Price, SAT 900;
reasonable terms. Write us at once
II Interested. If this farm does not
suit we have many others. Write
for descriptions.
Interstate Land Corporation,
BRISTOL, TENN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
DEAD AT "a YEARS.
William Thornton Walker Dies at the
Home of Son Near Chilhowie.


William Thornto Walker died near
Chllhowie, at the home of his son, T.
l.. Walker, September 7th at the ripe
age of Sd years. The remains were
buried near Chilhowie. His wife, who
was Miss Thompson, died about IL
years ago.
There are five children of this fam
lily, all of them well known amongst
us, viz: John S. and William Walker
OF Burke's Garden; Mrs. Davis and
Mrs. Barger, of Ceres, Va, and L. T.
Walker, of Chilhowie.
Deceased had ben hale and hearty
and unusually active for one of his
age, until day or so preceding his
death.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
GOV. II. C. STUART
DENOUNCES LEAGUE
Says Parties Who Circulated
His Photo Did So Without His
knowledge or Consent.

The following message was receiy-
ed Wednesday evening from Govern
or Stuart in reference to the circular
sent out from Richmond with the gov
ernor's picture on it, advertising the
fact that he was opposed to statewide
prohibition:
Richmond, Va, Sept. Is.
Clinch Valley News, Tazewell, Va.
1t has just come to my attention
that circular bearing my name and
photograph is being widely circulated
evidently by and in the interest Of To-
cal option side of the election. In n
statement appearing in this mornings
issue of the Times Dispatch and the
Richmond Virginian, l have disavow-
cd and condemned the use of my
name and photograph for campaign
purposes and declared such use who'll
ly unauthorized and without my
knowledge and consent. i, Of course,
adhere to my position favoring local
option as against prohibition but
strongly condemn the parties respon-
sible for dragging my name and the
official influence that necessary goes
with IL into this campaign in the man.
ncr they have employed, M II was
well known that such action was
wholly contrary TO my wishes.
III. G.. STUART.
The parties the governor refers to
as "using his name without his con-
sent" are the gentlemen who COM
pose the local self-government league
of Richmond. He should not he sur
prised Mt such n small oirense as Gus
ing his name without his consent"
compared with many of the other
Misrepresentation they have made
during the present campaign.
There is an old saying that man
who comes in too close contact with
certain well known animal should ex.
pcct nothing less than neas.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Who said that prohibition was u
failure in North Carolina? The
Booze-Govcrned Local Self Govern
ment Elite in the city of Richmond.
Who is commander in chief of the
executive department in North Caro-
lima? Governor Glenn. What does
Governor Glenn say about it? He
says that prohibition does prohibit.
How does he stand on the question?
He is in favor of state wide prohi-
bition. Suppose Governor Glenn
was opposed to state wide prohibi-
tion,, then what? He might say that
public sentiment was against it.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Army WitI,draws

President Wilson has ordered the
American soldiers and marines, under
General Funston, TO leave Vera Cruz.
The direct cause liz said to be the
appeals from Villa and Caranza, that
the presence of the troopers there was
having disturbing influence upon the
people. The troops have been ordered
away, and will be brought back to
the United States as soon as trans
ports can be sent for them.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
WAR TAX FIXED.

The House Committee of Congress
has decided upon war tax emergency
measure.
A tax will be levied upon CONNER
cial and legal papers, the Spanish
war tax on bankers, and brokers,
theaters and other places of amuse-
ment, tax on gasoline, wines, beer,
and tobacco.
The estimated revenues to be deriv-
ed is S1O5,0O0,0OO. The proposed tax
on freight transportation was aban-
doned.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
His Wife Left Him.

Our old friend, Will II. Witten, Of
jenkins, Ky, sends up O wall. His
wife has deserted him for a visit to
Tazewell friends, and after only three
weeks of bachelordom will seemss to
be about to "kick the bucket" Don't
blame Mrs. Witten for wanting te
leave Kentucky for a while, wher
TazewelPs so near. She should re.
main over until after the Fair, ant
longer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Democrats, Republicans, Progress
ives and all, are standing together
now as they did on the bond issue
question, and the rsult next Tuesday
will be similar.
When the best people of all parties
and creeds get together there will be
something doing.
We are giving all our space this
week to prohibition matter. Nc
apologies necessary. Wish we had
more to givej Please read every
line of it.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
If 1t Doesn't Prohibit, Why?

A strange, singular, rather a
discouraging condition confronts the
dry people of the State-"P prohibition
Don't Prohibit" has been the battle
cry of the vets. Why does prohibi-
tion fail to prohibit, is asked. The
ever ready answer comes boiling up
"You cannot enforce a law unless
public sentiment enforces the EN-
forcement." We have three branch
es in our State government-legis-
lative, judiciary and executive. The
legislature makes the law, the judic-
larry interprets it and the executive
enforces it. The legislative body is
elected by the people. The voters
send the men they want. These mer
meet in Richmond and enact the
laws the people ask for. The iudic.
iary examines these laws and pas:
on the legal soundness. The governo,
is elected by the same people to act
as commander in chief of the exec
utive department, whose duty it i.
to see that the laws are rigidly en-
forced. Then, what is wron? TIL,
law is passed. 1t is legal, then what
1t cant be enforced. Why? Publ,
sentiment-who enforces it? The
executive. Who commands thi.
branch? The governor. How doe
he stand? He is opposed to prohi
bition. Why is he opposed to prohi
bition? Prohibition don't prohibit
Why don't prohibition prohibit
| ASK THE GOVERNOR.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
W. G. Baldwin Favors Prohibition.

Capt. w. G. Baldwin, perhaps one
of the best known citizens of the
country, with an experience covering
years in almost every state in the
union, said to reporter for this paper
on Monday last, that after all he has
seen of the effects of the open saloon
he was convinced that the very best
thing to do is to put liquor entirely
out-that he was in favor of prohi-
bition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Judge Jackson Sunday.

Judge Robert C. Jackson, the dis
tinguished Roanoke lawyer, will de-
liver an address in the Methodist
church Sunday morning in behalf of
statewide prohibition. The Judge is
said to be one of the best speakers
in the State, and will no doubt, have
n large audience to greet him.
Special music is being arranged for
the occasion.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Charlie Crawford, sent from this
town recently to the reformatory at
Laurel, and Robert Pack, sent to the
same institution from Pounding Mill,
nave escaped from the reformatory,
according to n letter received here
by Snrgeant Thompson yesterday. A
reward of $500 each is offered by tho
reformatory for their arrest.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

The question at issue in the
coming election is the elimina-
tion Orperpetuation of the saloon
Will you vote to continue an in
stitution that snares youth, de-
stroys manhood and vitiates So
ciety.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Married Yesterday.

Miss Eta Ritter, daughter of Mrs.
Adam Ritter of North Tazewell, and
Everett Boiling, son of Rev. and Mrs
j. II. Boiling of the same community
were married yesterday afternoon by
the Rev. G. E. Smith, of the Meth
odist church. Mr.. Boiling is an ex-
pert electrician. Mr.. and Mrs. Boil
ing will make their home for the pres.
ent with Mr.. Bolling's parents.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Burke's Garden Parade Next Tuesda,

The Burke's Gardne people will have
a big parade next Tuesday, election
day. Mr.. l.. d. Snapp authorizes
the statement that he will place his
motor car at the disposal of the pa
raiders, free of charge, in the interest
of the cause of statewide prohibition.
This action of Mr.. Snapp will be ap-
preciated by the good people of the
Garden.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
New Grocery Store.

r. S. Bunts and Frank E. Whit
compose the Diamond Cash Grocery
store, which is opening business in
the store room of Mrs. Bessie Hoplsins
on Tazewell avenue. The store will
be operated on the plan of selling
groceries at cost.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

When the liquor journals and
the paid pamphleteers of the
liquor interests assure you that
prohibition does not curtail the
sale and consumption of intOxi-
cants they invite you to acknowl-
edge yourself a fool.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Go down to Joe Crockctt's and look
over four Jersey cows, different pric-
es, all fine quality. Some already
fresh and others will he soon. Prices
right. Cant afford to winter them
all. Prices and quality guaranteed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Will Move Store.

Messrs. w. Il. Wilton & Co. have
leased from j. A. Greever the new
store room now being erected, which
was occupied by Wynn g. Whit be-
fore the fire. They expect to move
INTO the new building about Nov. l..
1t IS reported that the building now
occupied by Witten & Co. will be oc-
cupied by the picture show.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
FARM FOR SALE

] have for sale five farms, ranging
IN price from $25 to $50 per acre.
These farms are all conveniently To-
Gated to railroad and county road
For further information, write or
call on T. II. SMOOT,
Tip Top. Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Contract Let for Wiiien Ruildinn

V. l.. Stephenson has been given
the contract for the erection Of the
building of Mr.. T.. f. Witten and will
commence the work at once. The
work on the building will be rushed
and it is hoped will he ready for oc-
cupancy by Messrs. Jackson and Bot
tlmore within the very near future.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Nine-tenths of John Barley
cOrn's victims were caught in
their youth by the Iegalized sa-
loon. :. H..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Pay the Laundry Bow.

If customers will pay their laun-
dry bills when presented the deliv-
cry, boy viii be able to handle his lob
and hold it down. Compliance with
this request will help the boy to
help his mother. It's all the same to
you-please pay when bills are pre-
sented.
TAZEWELL STEAM LAUNDRY
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Prohibition is essentially and
fundamentally moral question;
and the legalized sale of liquor is
essentially and fundamentally
wrong,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

If there Is such thing as double
damnation it is reserved for the man
who shall sell his vote to an agent of
the liquor interest.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

When you cast your ballots remcm-
ber the saloon invades the kingdom of
boyhood for its recruits.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Freedom of opinion is an inal-
ienable right and moral courage
per Sc is a cOmmendable attrib-
ute, but in these tense times a
wise politician keepeth a still
tongue.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Window Glass.

we have window glass, all sizes. If
not your size will cut TO suit.
Try us on your next order.
V. l.. STEPHENSON e. co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

The most compelling argument
against the saloon of which we
know shines in the clear eyes of
an unsoiled boy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18
Bills Going AWAY From U.ro

Bill Peirce, who has been pharma-
clst for DR.. John E. jackson for the
past year, has accepted position
with large drug house in Richmond
days. :" ~"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

A mans duty to his consci-
ence is supreme. How does your
conscience tell you to vote on
September %?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-09-18

Woman is runs immemorial
enemy. Gloss it over with what
ever sophistry you may, a vote
against prohibition is an assault
on the hearthstOne and blow at
the heart of wOmanhoOd.
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