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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
Graham Gossin. Etc.

Graham, Va, April -1.-Thc health
of the town is godd and the atten-
dance at Sunday School and all the
churches better than ever.
Sluss, Baker & Co. have almost
completed the pipe line and the tests
made SO far by turning on the water
are highly satisfactory.
The row between the white and col
ored was cause by too much whis.
key and bad temper.
The l.. T. L. had an egg hunt in
which more than fifty little hunters
and our large Hunter were present.
So far, 80 have responded to the
invitation and &C have been baptized
as the result of the revival in prog
ress here. AT 1880 p. m. next We'd
nesday, April %, special service will
be held for those who recently Join.
ed the church. 1t is hoped that Bro
Bullard can be here at that time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17

daughters-Mrs. DID,. Moore, of Blue
stone; Mrs. James Deaton, of West
Graham and Miss Linnie, of Bailey.
Two brothers also survive-W d.
of Bailey and John, of Graham. Two
sisters are living somewhere in the
west, Mr.. Holbrook was a great re-
vivalist and local worker in the
church and will be missed from the
community. The burial occurred Mon
day in the Holbrook cemetery. Fu-
neral services were conducted by Rev.
j. E. Spring, of the Tazewell charge.
There is much sickness in this COM
munity at this time. Met. S.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
PSALM ON DANCING.


(With apologies to Longfellow)
iell me not i'm mournful numbers
Dancing is u life of ease,
For the man Is wrong who thinks il,
And dancing is not what it seems.
Dancing's real, dancing's earnest
Ana the tnngo'S not the end;
Dance | have, dance / will"
Is the slogan Of most mcn.
Not TO work and not to worry
Is our destined end of way
But to dancing that each tomorrow
FINDS us dancing from today.
First the quadrille, then the waltz,
Then the two-step found it's way.
Now it's "Twinkle," hesitation,
These are dances Of today.
First the preachers, then the papers,
Said of dancing all they could.
But the dancers all proved stayers
And they danced whene'er they would.
Then lord Mayor" passed his edict,
Which fulfilled its work quite well,
tor alas the dance was cancelled
And the Mayo wished them we'll.
Legislators, preachers, mayors,
Talk of dancing all you will,
You have talked and talked before
But hte dance is with us still.
Art is long, and time is fleeting.
And our feet, though strong and brave
Still like mufiied drums are beating
Dancing marches to the grave.
Trust no future, howe'er pleasant
Let the dead past bury it's dead.
Dance-dance in the living present
Feet in time and lights over head.
Lives of dancers all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And departing leave behind us,
Dancers in the sands of time.
Dancers that perhaps another,
Dancing DER life's solemn main.
a forlorn and "stagging" brother,
Seeing shall take heart again.
Let us then be up and dancing,
With heart for any fate,
Still achieving, still persuing
Learn to hesitate and wait.
TANGO.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
FACTS ABOUT THE
WET ANDDRYFICHT
Graham Correspondent Thinks
'Drys" Have Acted Unwisely
in Asking for Injunction.
Graham, Va, April ID.

Graham, Va, April Ia.
Editor News:-There are one or two
features of the liquor campaign now
on in Graham that seem not to be un-
derstood by you and others outside
and some inside, the Graham corpo-
ration.
1t seems to be taken for granted
that the sixty-two citizens of the town
of Graham, who petitioned for the
election, are all "wet" and are in ia
vor of the open saloon. Such is far
from being the case, though the in
ference is entirely natural. Some OF
the petitioners, myself among the
number, would not vote for the sa-
loon under any circumstances what
ever. We are opposed to the sale of
liquor anywhere, in the open saloon,
and particularly in the town Of Gra-
ham under conditions which will ex-
ist after July. Some of us signed
this petition because we believed the
what they want. We believe in ma
JOi Ivy l0lC, anu IL bIiC VI biiC
sovereign people of Graham or any
other community want liquor sold in
their community they should have it,
hurtful and bad as it would be. If
we do not take this view of this and
all other questions we are not demo-
cratic, and do not blieve in govern
mcnt by the people. And some of the
best citizens of Graham, black and
white, signed the petition for the cleo
tion on the ground stated. We are
not drunkards and renegades. We
will vote "dry" when the time comes,
and will also vote dry in the state
wide election in September. We are
willing entirely that the people shall
have the right to say what they want
and don't want.
Another thing: Some people are
criticizing and condemning the law
yers who are representing the So
called liquor side of the proposition
This is not only unjust but foolish. A
lawyer take cases for the fees paid
him. No lawyer, defending or rep
resenting a criminal-a thief for in
stance, is supposed to approve steal
ing. Because lawyer represents the
liquor people in a contest does not of
itself prove him to be liquor man
hihiSSIl. Lawyers are SWOIIl 10 40
their duty, uphold the constitution and
laws of the State and nation, and
when they do what they can to see
that no injustice is inflicted or fraud
practiced upon the helpless there
should be no adverse criticism.
regret, and many others do, the
injunction proceedings were institut-
ed to prevent the election in Graham.
The question should have been fought
out fairly and squarely and settled,
once for all. Should the injunction be
granted and the election prohibited
the liquor forces will always con-
tend that they could have carried their
point, and whether the sentiment of
the majority is "wet" or "dry" in Gra-
ham, will still be question. But,
had no injunction proceedings been
instituted, and the election pulled off
as ordered by Judge Kegley, the peo-
pie would have declared and expressed
their views and said what they want
ed, and the question of legality or il
legality could have been settled in the
courts afterwards. In my judgment
this would have been preferable by a
long way. VOTER.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
Service. Quality. Price.

You are gong to buy an automobile
and there are many little vital oues-
tions to be considered. The company
behind the car, the dealer who sells
it, the service the dealer gives YOU.
Ask our customers who bought Ford
ana Cadillac cars last year what they
think of them.
STAR MILLING CO..
Agents for the "Three Stars"-Cad.
lilac, Ford, Overland,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17

President Wilson has made an omi-
nous move-sent his big battle ships
to Mexico. 1t may or not be signiii-
cant that the commanders name is
Badger" and Wherter had better
take off his hat and be nice or this
man Badger may start something.
He may pitch 'em few just to show
those grcasers what he can do.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
NO BIBLE IN THE HOUSE.
Canvasser Makes Astonishing Dis
cOYorY-Mhn Wnnld Mimi I'D

SONcTy-NHO W Quiz lnlnk III!
Editor News:-A young man who
is making house to house canvass
of this town, North Tazewell and con-
tiguous territory gives the writer the
astounding information that he had
found six families without Bible or
any part of the scriptures in their
homes. All these people do not live
in town exactly, but those outside are
within sound of the church bells of
the town: How many other families
are in like condition is not known.
These were found without really look
ing for such cases. There are others
in all probability. Now, here is anoth-
er fact: There are about twelve
preachers and near-preachers and sew
eral hundred processing Christians in
this satisfied and happy little town,
not counting North Tazewell. Would
it not be n good investment TO en-
ploy an evangelist for this county,
whose business and pleasure it would
be to visit,preach and pray from house
to house, as they do in China and 9th
er foreign mission fields?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17

Beginning Saturday we will sell
our flour as follows:
Gwinn's Gladstone Flour, at. . .S5.25
Star Patent Flour, 5.25
Remember this flour is guaran-
teed to be satisfactory or we will re-
fund the money. Above price is for
spot cash only.
STAR MILLING co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
DR.. Mcconnell to Preach Here Sunday.

DR.. j. P. Mcconnell, President of
the Radford Normal School, will
preach in the Christian church here
next Sunday night. DIR. Mcconnell
is great moral force, both as an ed
ucator and as speaker before an au-
dience, and a most cordial invitation
is given to all the people of our town
to hear him. After long intermis-
sion Of service we hope for large
audience. w. s. BULLARD,
Pastor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
Pension Notice.

The Pension Board of Tazewell
county will sit at Tazewell on Fri
day, April oath to amend and correct
the pension list. Pensioners whose
names are now enrolled need not at
tend. A. st. CLAIR, Chm.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
Mrs. Stuart Gives Up Social Duties.

mrs. Henry q. Stuart, wife of the
Governor, has been compelled to can
eel all of her social engagements for
April and May on account of her frail
condition, her health having boon pre-
carious several years, necessitating
the greatest care of the members OF
her household. The strain incident
to her social life of the last few weeks
has been very great. Her scanty vi
tality has been so much impaired chat
her doctors are apprehensive that sho
may be on the verge of complete
breakdown, resulting in long and Sc
rious illness.
She has, therefore, yielded most
regretfully to their urgent advice to
take complete and timely rest, in
the hope that it may restore her to
comparative health and strength
Richmond News Leader.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
]. H. HoLBRooK DEAD.
Well Known Methods Minister Ex.
nires SuddnnIu af Pa;Iaxr

pIreS Suddenly at Bailey.
Tip Top, April 15.-Rev. James w.
H!olbrook, an old and well known cit
izen, minister of the Southern Meth
odist chuch, died at his home near
Bailey on last Friday night. His
death was very sudden and was un-
looked for. He had been sick during
the early part of the winter, suffer-
ing from Bright's disease. Mr.. Hol-
brook was over 10 years Of age and
leaves q widow, three sons-Joseph,
and Will Of Bailey; Rev. 2. D. Hol.
brook, Of Pearisburg circuit and three
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
PAY YOUR POLL TAX.

Only about two weeks yet in which
to pay poll taxes in order to vote in
the November election. Pay your own
and ask your neighbor TO pay his. Two
weeks is short time particularly
when one is busy. Better attend to
the matter at once.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
Spring Laxative and Blood cleanser

opIhB hdAdtivc ana BLOOD Cleanser.
tlush out the accumulated waste
and poisons of the winter months;
cleanse. your stomach, liver and kid.
neys of all impurities Take DIR. Kings
New. Life Pills; nothing better for
purifying. TIE blood. Mild, non-grip-
ing. laxative. Cures constipation and
makes you feel fine. Take no other.
26c. at your druggist,
Bucklen's Arnica salye for all
hurts.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17

FOR SALE-A number of pieces
OF practically y new furniture, three
burner OIL stove and small refriger-
ator. VIII be sold at cost, less freight.
MRS. w. l. LEE, Tazewell, Va. 1172
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17

at II meeting OF tho Board OF
Health, April 10Th. 1t was ordered
that churches might reopen on next
Sunday April 10Th, provided no child
rem are allowed to attenu. or persons
under quarantine regulations.
A previous order is modified to tho
extent that fumigation OF churches
Is not required.
ISAAC PIERCE,
Secretary OF Local Board OF Health.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
Sunday schools should remain clos.
ed for the present.
Other GATHERINGS.

Sunday schools should remain clos.
ed for the present.
Other Gatherings.
Tho moving picture show should
remain closed for the present.
Other gatherings for adults only
may be permitted, but should be dis.
coraged as much as possible for
the present.
Public or Common Drinking Cups.
The use of any drinking vessel or
glass for common use should bo strict
ly prohibited In all public places.
Strict isolation OF ali cases and
suspects until release is ordered by
the Board OF Health should be regularly
enforced. l would suggest that In.
dividual clinical thermometer be fur.
nlshed all patients to prevent any poi
bility OF transmission by the thermo.
meters OF physicians.
With the measures enforced. SEQ
no reason why the disease should not
be eradicated In II short time.
Respect fully submitted,
ALLEN w. FREEMAN, NJ. d.,
Assistant Commissioner OF Health.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-04-17
Religious Services.

Meetings attended only by adults
from homes free from infection may
be held provided no common comm
union or or drinking cups are used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

ing day exercises. The committee is com posed of IT enthusiastic fans, among them being Harry Jones, William Radcliffe, Frank Rushton, T. E. Willard, R. A Brown and Coleman Black.
 All business houses of Birmingham will be asked to close at noon and declare a half holiday on account of the opening.
 Separate committees have also been ap- pointed by the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary club to help boost the attendance The Rotary committee is composed of B. R. Burton, J. H. Donnelly and others.
 All business houses of Birmingham will be requested to close at noon and declare a half holiday on account of the opening. Should employees of any stores wish to attend the game in a body, blocks of re- served seats will eppt away for them.
 There will be plenty of available seating capacity on opening day, as temporary bleachers, running from right field into left. will be erected. It is estimated that these stands will seat about 5000.
 In order to make the best showing pos sible, no passes will be issued and every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
GOTHAM YACHT
 CAPTURES TROPHY

St Augustine, Fla, April 4.-By winning the second leg of the southern speed boat championship here today the Jane S.. owned by J. Dunbar Wright of New York, captured the title and trophy Of fered for that event, having won tho first leg yesterday. The Hydro Bullet. owned by Earl H. DealSin of Chicago, was see- ond. The race was in two legs of 25 knots each. With the possible exception of q few speed trials tomorrow, the races hero closed today.
 George w. Calls Impotence Junior. Jacksonville, Fla, won the 15-knot handi- cap. the last of the minor competitors, late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
ROCHESTER HURLERS SNAPPED ALL OVER
 FIELD BY BARONS
By Score of 19 to Barons Humble Mighty Rochester Team Hustlers Barely Escape Being Held Hitless
 Knisely Stars With Willow

caught in chase. CoVington went down to third and Magee to second while the Hustlers were Vainlv trying to trap tho wary Marcan. He doubled back on his tracks and both Covington and Magee did the same thing. Be- wildered, a Hustler hurled the ball to second in an effort to intercept Gov ington and Marcan then raced for home. scoring when Williams let the ball slip out of his hand. A little cool work and the Hustlers had one player sure and possibly two but they were so overanxious that they failed to see the opening.
 During the inning Pete Knisely touched Moves for duo of two-base hits, coming home both times. Wallace also secured a keystone rap, while Rob inson slapped out a three bagger.
 Hustlers Held Helpless
 Satisfied with this the Barons did not become active again until the seventh when three runs more were pushed across on two free passes and three bingles. Magee, Knisely and Ed wards being the three to count
 The Hustlers were helpless before the pitching of Robinson and Harben and outside of the fourth. sixth and ninth innings were retired in order. In these innings four men were fortunate enough sto get turns at the plate.
 OHly one nlt was Secureu py hocnes- ter and that came in the ninth inning when Breen tapped a slow roller off Harben's delivery to second and beat it out.
 The Barons, led by Knisely Magee and ington, fell on-the Rochester pitchers for 15 hits besides working them for seven free tickets to first.
 Knisely was the particular star of the game, getting five hits and four runs in six trips to the bat. These five hits went for a total of 10 bases, one being a homer and two others keystone c1outs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
PLANS FOR OPENING DAY HAVE ASSUMED
 DEFINITE SFIAPE-MOLEY RELEASES TWO

"Fifteen thousand on opening day. is the slogan adopted yesterday by the va rious civic organizations who will assist the Birmingham baseball club in captur- ing the opening day attendance trophy of the Southern league.
 A luncheon was held at the Southern club, at which representatives of the Chamber of Commerce. Rotary club, Busi- ness Mems league, Board of Trade and the local baseball associations were pres ent.
 Plans for opening day have now as- stunned definite shape and campaign having for it's purpose the arousing of interest among local fans, will be launched shortly.
 A general committee, composed of rep resentatives of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary club and Business Mems league, with oscar Turner as chairman has been appointed to make arrangements for open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

one will be compelled to pay to witness the flame. Even Rick Woodward and President Baugh will not be exempt from this. and if they wish to see the game they must come across with the necessary admission.
 The Barons have chances of winning two trophies this year, one is the Ralph Rose trophy and the other is a silver ball and bat offered by the Jaffe Jewelry company to the most valuable player on the local team during the 1914 season.
 Birmingham won the attendance trophy in 1912, but lost 1t last year because of late start. Prospects, however, .are bright this year for winning it again, and everything will be done by the local civic organizations to bring this about.
 Two more Barons were handed their walking papers by Manager Moesworth yesterday. Sloan was released outright to the Richmond club in the Virginia league, while Edwards was released to the same club on an optional agreement. Both will remain in the city for several days before reporting to their new club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
From the Angle of the Bug
Fly ASA RoUNTREE. JR.

profit in the spring series. Presi- dent Schuyler Britton of thet St. Louis Cardinals has changed front completely and decided to let tho Cardinals share in the receipts of the St. Louis spring series. Several days ago the Cardinals demanded politely but firmly that they be allowed to have part of the pro- ceeds which was gained through their eXertions, but Britton was obstinate and put his foot down on any such action
 After thinking over matters, the Cardinal executive came to the conclusion that it would be best for all parties concerned and eliminate any possible discomfort to let the Cardinals have part of the gate receipts.
 Nothing has yet been heard from President Hedges in regards to let ting the Browns profit financially through the games, but thee Brown mogul is a true sportsman and 1t is believed that he will reward the Browns when the series is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
.KILLIFER DECISION
 NOW UP TO JUDGE;
 ARGUMENT FINISHED
Federa Complete Case Against Catcher Ker and Decision of Judge Sessions Now Awaited-Will Consider Case
 Thoroughly Before Rendering Decision

were of value to the Chicago Federals.
 It was brought out that the To-day elause was eliminated from killifer's contract and the reserve clause broad ly amended subsequent to his signing the 1914 National league contract. The compliments cited this as an evidence of error in the original form of con tract. They also charged that, owing to reorganization and a reincorporation Of the Philadelphia National league club, the corporation now seeking to retain killifer's services under the 1913 contract reserve clause is not the same company which was one of the parties to the original contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
GIANTS REACH
 NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, April 4-The New Yokr National league team arrived here early today for a series of four games with the local Southern league team, beginning this afternoon at Pelican park.
 The Chicago Federal league team also arrived early today for series of four games with a local semi-professional, the opening game to be played Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
U. s. Golfers Win

New York April 4.-Jerome Travers and Fred Herreshoff twice defeated John Bail, who several times won the British anna teur championship. and Captain Nichols at Hoylake yesterday in four ball four some match dispatches from London state
 The Americans won in the forenoon by one hole and in the afternoon by up and 1 to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
ORGANIZED BALL SCORES A VICTORY IN FIRST BATTLE

With two down in the ninth inning and two strikes called on him, Second Base man Breen of the Rochester team bounced an easy grounder down to the keystone and beat 1t out for hit. blasting the Barons' hopes of holding their Interna- tional league opponents to a no-run, no- hit game.
 For eight innings not a Rochester player garnered any semblance of a hit and they were in danger of being held hitless when Breen slapped out dingy to second
 On the other hand, the Barons went at Moves, Uphan and Keefe. who worked on the firing line for Johnny Ganzel, with malicious delight and added insult to injury by touching them up for a scant 15 hits. By working judiciously the Barons turned these 15 hits into 19 runs. When the smoke of conflict ascended the Barons were masters of the field, having conquered the mighty Rochester contin- gent by the score of merely 1s to 0.
 Barons Start Early
 As on the previous day, the Barons hopped on the opposing twirler just as soon as the lid was raised and pushed across four counters on three hits, hit batsman and two bases on balls.
 Marcan, Covington, Magee and Knisely, the first four men up, all got one base and each negotiated passage over lhe plate. Magee brought Marcan and Gov ington in with a three-bagger to left, while few moments later he came in on a four-base clout into deep center by Knisely. The ball travelled far into center field and the big Teuton had little trouble in completing the circuit.
 But the fun in this inning was no con- parison to that in the following seance. In the second round the Barons fell on Moves with such vengeance that every man on the team had two trials at the bat with the exception of Wallace and Elam., F runs being gained before the Rochester team could return to terra 1irma and retire the necessary three men. The visitors went to pieces completely and seemed unable to stop the Baron on- slaught Errors were very much in evil dences and the Barons had a little picnic all to themselves. They tore into Moves while the going was good and with whet- ted appetite drove his offerings to every portion of the field.
 Barons Pull Neat Trick
 While the slaughter was still in the early stage the Barons pulled off neat trick on the Hustlers. The bases were full, Marcan being on third, Covington on second, while Magee was perching on first and Marcan made fefnt as if stealing home. The ball was whipped to third and the Baron sacker was