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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
BANK NEWS.

The following named counties in
Virginia have no banks:
New Kent, Powhatan, Princess
Anne, Stafford. Charles City, Gooch.
land and King George. Henrico has
no banks in the county outside of
Richmond. The above eight counties
have a population of only about TO-
900, not including the city of Rich
mond. Five counties, excluding the
cities of Richmond, Norfolk, Peters,
burg, Roanoke and Lynchburg are al
loted as much as a million dollars
and over. The city of Richmond, in
Guiding the county's 100000, is al
lotted $9,251 ,006. Norfolk is next with
S3,911 900. Lynchburg is next, fol-
lowed closely by Roanoke and Pc.
tersburg.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
FARMERS AND THE
LIBERTY LOAN.

In the second Liberty Loan cam
paign, as hereinbefore stated, only
out of the IL counties in the Ninth
District measured up, and these four,
Tazewell, Wise, Pulaski and Giles
went away "over the top" and these
four counties are not rated as great
farming sections as a whole. Wise
is rock-ribbeda nd rough. Giles, Pu-
laski and Tazewell are devoted large
ly to stock raising, as some of the
other counties named, but also have
a large number of grain growers,
farmers strictly.
The statement has been made that
the farmers of the country generally
did not do their full duty in the sec
ond campaign. That this charge of in
difference on the part of the great
farmer brotherhoods is just is diff
cult to believe, or if true, to under
stand. The farmers have always been
loyal in every way. They are making
it possible TO keep the armies in the
field. Their wheat, meat, wool and
cotton has made it possible for mil
lions of soldiers to fight the battles
for victory. But, it appears that not
withstanding high prices and great
prosperity, many of them fall down
when it comes to lending their mon
ey. Strange, too, when yod remcm-
Der that an invcstment-not q gift
is asked of them! We will not eb-
lieve the farmesr are "slackers," ex-
ccpt upon further evidence and proof.
Another failure Of eight counties in
the Ninth District will not look good
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
An Appeal And
Warning.

The pressing food need
OF the hour is Flour. To
prevent actual suffering
among our soldiers and al
lies, we must send them
more wheat or flour. Dur
ing the next three months,
according to reliable esti-
mates, our normal home
consumption must be re-
duced at least 5OGo.
The Food Administration
appeals to every farmer to
market ut once all surplus
wheat. Do not keep back
for yourself more than is
actually necessary for you,
when our allies, who are
fighting for us as we'll as
themselves, are in danger
of starvation for lack of il.
This appeal is made to the
natriotism of every Tazewell
county farmer. Please do not
delay in your response to the
appeal.
Delay may result in embar-
assment, for the adntinistra-
ton is preparing to take steps
against any who wilfully refuse
70 comply with the appeal.
GEO. C. PEERY,
Food Administrator for Taze-
well County.
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
SCHWAB TOPUSH
BUILDING SHIPS
Head of Bethlehem Steel Corpo-
ration Made Director General
of Emergency Fleet With I'm
limited Powers.

The building of the great merchant
marine which will transport Ameri-
cas- men and resources to the battle
front was entrusted by the shipping
board to Charles M. Schwab, steel
maker and ship builder, who becomes
director general of the emergency
fleet corporation with unlimited pow
ers to put through the vast building
program already under way.
"Mr. Schwab will have complete
supervision and direction Of the work
of ship building" says an official an
nouncement issued from the White
House after Mr.. Schwab had been
there to confer with President Wilson
in company with Chairman Hurley, of
the shipping board; Chas. Hurley, or
president and general manager of the
fleet corporation, and Bainbridge Col
by, n member of the board.
Control of policy, which includes
decisions rs to the number, size and
character Of ships to be built with the
millions appropriated by Congress,
still will rest with the shipping board.
Mr. Piez, at his own suggestion, re-
linquishes the position of general
manager of the fleet corporation,
which is abolished to give Mr.. Schwab
free hand. Mr.. Hurley remains the
chairman of the board and president
of the fleet corporation in charge of
policies. Mr.. Piez continues as vice
president of the board, attending to
administration details of construction,
including the placing of construction,
and Mr.. Schwab will organize and
carry forward the work of putting the
ships into the waters.
Mr. Schwab is the fifth man to be
put in charge of the shipping boards
building program, but his appointment
was attended by none of the friction
which marked some Of the previous
changes in management. The sugges-
tion of the appointment of practical
builder of national prominence came
thistime from the board itself, and
Mr.. Hurley chose Mr.. Schwab. First
of all was wanted man who could
inspire the yard owners and workers
with the supreme Importance of
building ships ms fast as they can
be turned out. Mr.. Schwab's genius
for getting the best out of the men
with whom he is associated, together
with his record Of achievement in de-
veloping the Bethlehem properties,
brought unanimous approval in the
board of his selection as the man for
the place.
Exact division of authority between
Mr.. Schwab and Mr.. Piez has not
yet been discussed. In general, how
ever, Mr.. Schwab will have charge of
construction, with no restrictions on
putting into effect whatever measures
he thinks will turn out ships. Mr..
Piez will continue to carry the bur-
den of the administration of the fleet
corporation, such as contracts, legal
questions and all the multitudinous
details arising from the expenditure
of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
THE REVIVAL AT THE CHRIS.
TIAN CHURCH.

The revival, which began last Sun
day in the Christian church is still in
progress. The attendance has been
large and apparently the audiences
have been deeply interested The
evangelist, Rev. VIM. Burleigh, has
unusual pulpit ability His sermons
are clear and clean cut, and present
ed with great earnestness, holding
the attention from start to finish.
Prof. Cappa, the singer, reached town
Tuesday. He is "sweet singer" has
a clear tenor voice. His Illustrated
songs, given ut the beginning of each
service, are a great attraction, and
very impressive. The services will
continue indefinitely.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
BRITISH STRIKE
POWERFUL BLOW
Retake Two Towns From Ger
mans, But Are Forced to Re-
tire From Both-Ypres Sa-
Lent is Now Danger Point.

Out of the chaos of the tremendous
battle along the Lys river, south and
southwest of Ypres, the thunder of
which may be heard forty or fifty
miles away, there have come during
the past day reports that are more
encouraging to the allied powers.
The British not only have held all the
ground which they were defending
Tuesday, but have struck back SO
powerfully that Meteren and part of
Wytschaete were retaken and held for
Il time. Only after heavy attacks did
the British retire again from the viii
lages.
The most disturbing news has been
a report from Berlin that Poelcapelle,
north of Ypres, has been taken by the
Germans, and the admission from
London that the British have retired
Ypres salient The retirement here
was expected, for the advance of the
Germans at Neuvc Eglise and Bailleul
left the positions in front of Ypres
open to flank attack. 1t is official
ly stated that the retirement was in
good order, and it is probable that it
will have more of a sentimental thar
a strategic effect Just how far the
British lines have been withdraw is
not known.
The battle now in its ninth day has
deepened in intensity at many points
along the curved front from Messines
ridge to Meteran. There hav been
reports that the German have occu-
h. &c ;,,l,
lies less than three miles south Of
Ypres, but these have not been con-
flrmed. 1t also was said that they
have taken positions OH the south
slopes of Mount KENNEL, which is
about two and half miles north of
Wulverghem. This also has not been
confirmed.
OF all the rest of the front, from
Messines ridge, southwark, the Ger
mans have flung themselves against
the granite wall of the British de-
fenses. Official and semi-ofiicial dis
patches have told of the frightful
masses of troops by the British rifle
and machine gun fire.
On the southern side of the salient
there have been engagements of some
magnitude, especially east of Robcog,
five miles northwest of Bethune,
where the Germans were caught by
the British artillery fire and scattered.
The British line in front of Arras,
has again been the scene of fighting,
but here the British took the often
sive and rove the Germans out of
British trenches which had been car
ried by the enemy.
In the Picardy sector there have
been lively artillery engagements be-
tween the Somme and Disc rivers, but
only patrol encounters are reported
officially.
Further south only raiding opera
tions have been going on.
The Turks announce that they have
taken the city of Batum, on the east
ern shore of the Black sea. They re-
port strenuous fightin before the
Russian defenders of the city were
driven out.
The Macedonian front has again
become active. Greek and British
troops have advanced and driven the
Teutonic allies from seven towns
along the Strum river, on the east
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
MIR. GEORGE KELLY IMPROVING

Mr.. George Kelly, who was taken
suddenly i'll near Grafton last Fri
day night, is improving fast, accord
ing TO the latest reports from the
Blueiield hospital, where he was TAX
en- Friday night. 1t was feared that
he had suffered perforation Of the
bowels, and at the time his condition
was thought to have been very SER
ious. He is brother to Mr.. Francis
Kelly, of the Jeffcrsonville Hotel, and
the Kelly brothers in Burke's Gar
den.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
CHURCH NOTICE.

Next Sunday at IL o'clock by the
new time, I will preach at Central
Church, Burke's Garden.
/ will not be at the Glade on tina;
day. / have been asked to speak at
another place in the county in the
interest OF the Liberty Loan" and
l feel that / should do so.
The slogan is no longer "Every
American must do his Bit" but the
slogan If "Every American must do
his best" l hope that the people at
Glade will come out and worship with
us at Central
w. C. THOMPSON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
INTOLERANCE" AT THE NEW
THEATRE.

The picture, Intolerance" advcr-
tised in this paper last issue, was
shown ut the New Theatre on We'd
nlesdny evening, to the largest au-
dience, perhaps, which had gathered
in the Theatre on similar occasion.
Every seat was taken and chairs were
placed in the aislcs TO accommodate
the overflow. The desire to see this
famous picture wns intense. Neither
the price of admission, 55 cents, nor
the revival at the Christian church.
deferred the crowd. 1t was strictly
great picture. There was a fairly
good attendance also at the matinee
ut 2 p. m.
1t pays TO advertise in the right
way through the right medium.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
THE MINSTREL BOY.

The minstrel boy TO the war has
gone,
In the ranks of death you'll
ind him;
His fathers sword he has grid
ed on,
And his wild harp slung be-
hind him.
Iand of song" said the war
rior bard,
Through all the world be-
trays thee,
One sword, at least, thu rights
shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise
theew
The minstrel fell!-but the foe
mans chain
Could not bring his proud
soul under;
The harp he loved ne'er spoke
again.
For he tore it's chords asun-
der.
Thou soul of love and bravery,
He said. "No chains shall
sally thee,
Thv songs were made for the
pure and free,
They shall never sound in
slavery"
Thomas Moore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
$4,000 HUNS go VEST IN
THE FIRST WEEK.

The Hague, April 12.-Three
hundred and seventy thousand
Germans were killed in the first
week of their offensive on the
western front, according to a
report printed by the Bclgsche
Dagblad today. 1t is said that
twenty baskets measuring "a
by 16 inches in size full of Ger
man soldiers Identification discs
have arrived at Peruwelz, in
Belgium, representing 100000
dead.
An Identification disc worn
by a German soldier is about
the size of an American quar-
ter of dollar.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
"BANE GUS" GETTING THERE.

Bane G. Pecry, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. T. Peery, of Tazowell, is now rec
ognized by the government as a real
mechanic, and has been given charge
of n "hangar" of three aeroplanes,
the mechanical perfection of which
he is held to a strict accountability.
He inspects the. machines before a
flight to see if all the various parts
are in good working order. He is
still located in the west.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
NOTICE.

We have opened up II flrst-clnss limo
OF Staple and Fancy Groceries ut the
Hopkins corner and invite your in
spection and patronage.
Our prices will be ns low MS is con-
sistent with good goods, efficient SER
vice and reasonable profit. We hone
to merit share of your patronage.
Respectfully,
j. B. BOYER AND co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
1T WILL SOON BE LIEUTENANT
GARDNER

Mr.. L. E. Gardner, of Co. d, 116th
Infantry, will soon be commissioned
Lieutenant, according to informa-
tion reaching Tazewell. He has been
in the officers training camp at An
niston, Ala, for the past three
months, and we are informed that he
has been successful in passing the
examinations. The school ut Annis-
ton will close today,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
TO CELEBRATE ON MEMORIAL
DAY, JUNE 3.

The Tazcw we'll Chapter of the u u
c., at recent meeting, perfected the
plans for the annual celebration OF
Memorial Day, June 3rd There will
be parade. memorial address, a
bountiful dinner for the old soldiers
picture shows, ETC., and perhaps 9th
er attractions. The ladies hope to
make this the most interesting occa-
sion Of any held heretofore,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
VISITING THE OLD HOME.

Mrs. Hawkins and her children, Of
Lincoln, Ala, reached Tazewell yes
terday for spring vacation with the
family of her father, A. ]. Steele. Mr..
Steele met his daughter and her chill
dren in Bluefield yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Hawkins is the wife of Rev. j.
II. Hawkins, a successful minister of
the Methodist church.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
THE CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM
What it Means to the Christian

World and the Jewish People.
Evangelist Villa mBurleigh will
deliver free lecture Sunday at 8
p. m, in the Christian church on the
Capture Of Jerusalem by the Allied
armies and its meaning to the world.
lie will discuss the subject fully
from AMI historical and scriptura
viewpoint-past, present and future.
Prof. +. A. Coppa will furnish spec
lal music for the occasion. The pub
lie is invited.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
TWO NEW ARRIVALS IN TAZE.
WELL HOMES.

"Born the first year of the war;"
were thes two babies. One, fine girl
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs A. S.
Higginbotham, the other boy in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Nc
Connell. May these "war babies" live
long and prosper and be very ham,.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
WHO IS THE OLDEST SUBSCRIB.
Err?

With the month Of April, the Clnch
Valley News is 73 years old, and 81
years old under the present manage
ment. The editor would be glad to
know who is the oldest subscriber,
that is, who has been on the list for
the longest period Of time. Who was
the editor when you first subscribed? I?
Drop in a postal and let us know. We
will be glad to publish the names of
these veteran subscribers.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-04-19
CALLED
TO THE COLORS
Ten White Men For May 10 to
Fort Thomas, Ky.-Fourteen
Colorcd Boys for Camp Lee
on April II and 6 for Fort
Wayne, Mich, About May 1.

Ten white men from the following
iist VIII leave Tazewcll about May Id
ior rort Thomas, Ky, for service in
inc National Army. The quota of the
Bonrd here is estimated at ton:
Roby b. Wiles, Tazewell. r.
Thomas IL: Lambert, Raven.
!rn Lacy Necl, Shawvers Mills.
Will Herald, Pocahontns.
brown Taylor, West Graham.
Randolph IL. Fields, Cedar Bluff.
VIM. Whit Lowe, Cedar Bluff.
Sidney ii. Shell, Graham.
VIM. Ccbard, Graham.
Geo. W. Mccall, Cedar Bluff.
Iiinonthy liankins, Cedar Bluff.
Roe. Dillow, Tazewcll.
Burl Jones. Bramwell.
M. Mnthcna, North Tazewcll.
kohert Mnhood, Graham.
The above list of names il Nh.
standing in the order number of mon
liable. The number ten il only esii-
mated and may be more or less.
Coiorcd Men Chilled For Camp Lee on
April q.
Clarence Blackstone, Columbus.
Charlic Green, Pocahontus.
Charles Smith, Tnzewell
jus Waddcll. Corrinnc, w. Va.
Eugene rranklin. Pocahontas.
larry White, Pocahontas.
Robert Robinson, Pitsbnp.
Joe Fred Williams, Rlneiield
George Turpin, Grphnm.
~ Charles Franklin Hobbs, North
BOYD Stone, lIoiisevainc.
,,hmcs PoindcNtcr, Pocnhontns.
Lovi Clark, Pocahontns.
Substitutes.
VIM Webster, Northfork, W. Va.
Wm. lioatman, Ta2cweli.
Tazcwcll.
lsanc Turpin, Graha,n.
ernest Reynolds, pocah0ntns.
Lacy =. Pccry, North Tnzcwclr,
10 Entrnin for Fort Wayne, Mich,
Bcginning May /.
There will he cntrained during thc
Two day period beginning Mny /. for
Fort Wayne, Mich, from the State
oi Virginin, iG1 aborers and levclers.
colorcd men, Estimated quota from
Tazcwell county is &. Substitutes
named above that are left over will
30 IN this call, and the following nro
next in order:
Glenn, Carter, l59 tIosncIS ST., Co.
lumbus, Ohio.
Jefferson s. Jordan, BueGcld.
Otis Butler, Pocahontas.
Emory Bailey, Pocahontas.
ross thompson, Pocahontnq.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-19
Are Told They VIII Find Great
er Opportunities In the
Fatherland.
By Fred S. Ferguson

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With Tho Americans on the Metz
Front, Sept. l9.--Ameriean aviators to-
day reported shells from our heavy ar
tillcry dropping in the center of Metz.
A big factory has been struck and di-
rect hits have been scored on the for
tifications.
The Americans are steadily pushing
their line forward following up the pat
rolls and their advanced positions are
now directly in front Of the new Hin
denburg line which the Germans estab-
lished in this region last February.
Our patrols have reconnoitered this
section of the Hindenburg line several
times and returned with reports con
cerning conditions. The American main
line now runs through Ronvaux Man
huelcs, Pintheyillc, ST. Hilaire, Doncourt
W0el, Haumont. between Jaulny and
Rembercourt, north of Vadieres and
south Of Champey to the old line.
Patrol encounters are frequent and
bombardment Of the front lines and rear
areas is heavy. The enemy is reported
to be mining Haumont, apparently pre-
pairing to evacuate the terrain in that
vicinity in great retrograde move
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-19

With the British Armies in France
Sept. 19.-(Noon THE British today
withstood another heavy counter at
tack, centering about Havrincourt
(three miles north of Gouzeaucourt
and the same distance west of Marco
ing.)
Prisoners taken in yesterdays fight
lug totalled 5000, while more than fiji
ty guns were captured.
Suddenly dropping the "peaceful
penetration" methods by which they
had been ed9ing gradually nearer the
Hindenburg line, the British, sweeping
aside German opposition, have moved
up to the verge of the formidable
trench system, -
(The outposts of the Hindenburg
line have been occupied on wide front
between the Cambrai and st. Quentin
regions while, in some places the main
deftnses Of the system itself have been
conquered)
Ringing its movement on the French
forces at Savy wood west of st. Quen-
tin, the British line swung forward ir-
resistibly, keeping pace SCI by the
Australians in the middle.
When | left the Australians head
quarters their riflemen and bombers al
ready were pouring into the Germans
famous trench system and 2746 of the
defenders were in prison cages, or
marching toward the cages The pris-
Oners include 1l4 officers, among them
being a regimental commander and
staff and two battalion commanders
and their staffs. Twenty seven guns
were captured, together with their
crews and horses. This may be regard
ed as exceptional; most of. the guns
are behind the main defenses.
The British lvance varied in depth
from two and half to four miles No
where did it fail to clean up the Hin
denburg Outpos, line.
At some points the German fought
fiercely, such az at LeVerguier, Tenn
pleux and south of Fresno lie Petit,
where many prisoners were taken.
While the tanAs played an eminent
part in the fighting, long legged Eng
lish and Australian troops mostly over
came the wire entanglements and ma
chine guns in their own individual man
ner. They carried the Germans off their
feet by the very dash of their attack
The exploit was remarkable because
among five divisions, opposite their
lesser number was one entirely fresh
the 1S5th. Identified prisoners repre-.
sent at least % battalions. Those seen
in the cages are mud covered and weary
but cheerful All are husky and well
fed. Thirteen lieutenants in one group
when questioned were surprised at the
news of Austria s peace proposals
They unanimously declared it wos ga
good idea - and said there surely should
be some way Of getting together.
Reminded Of the Russian treaty, they
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-19
Germans smashed

London, Sept. 19.-The British ad-
vance between Cambria and st. Quen-
tin paused yesterday evening long
enesgh to smash a series of heavy Ger
man counter attacks, then swept for
ward again on wide front, capturing
about II miles of the outposts Of the
Hindenburg line.
The German counter attacks began
about 5 p. m. on an eight mile front
between Gouzeaucourt and Trescault,
following terrific bombardment. They
ware smothered by the British fire,
Field Marshal Haig reported today. A
few elements entered the British
trenches, but were annihilated by coun
ter attacks.
The British drive was resumed short
ly before midnight. Australian troops
His report also shows decrease in the