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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-29

strnmcnts and helping at small opera
tons.
The days grew hot and the air
sitting. There WAS general exodus
among their friends to the scashorc aud
mountains but they stuck to their posts
and worked bravcly on. Jim felt once
or twice that it was rather an uphill
task when things were hcapcd OH him
that no ono else wanted to do. He seem
ed to be the goat too, OIL whom all mis-
takes were blamed.
The way Of the ploddins lover is hard
Betty, too. had had days when she was
too tired to care what happened The
hottest. busiest ones seemed to be the
very time DR.. Stctson thought OF re-
stocking drugs or OF rcarrangiug in
struncnt cabinets. At such times il was
necessary to look quite often at tho pho
tograpll OF Jim which stood in small
leather frame nn his fathers desk. 1t
gave her new strength 10 go on.
Lately DR.. Sictson had praised her
several times FOR quick Judgment and
accuracy as well a. courage you'll
have TO have Il vacation soon. Miss
Knox. for such was The name Betty
had taken. you are looking bit tired
I'm thinking OF closing up tho Office tho
last two weeks III July, Think Won can
last so loug1'
30, thank you, yes answered Betty.
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IN, eyes with q look Of wstfu apology.
" Oh see, .lacquclinc couldn't--llad to-"
She ceased stumbling and asked lit
tic miscrably. "Will do?"
You sure will" said Davidre cor.
daily. ETc held out a firm. unSlovcd
hand. In an instant Ann was settled be.
side him and the sorrcl was gathering
on down the street
Pat acts happy today Ann sighed
alter while.
Davidsc laughed "IIc is. And so
am |. Why not, with such good little
comrade as You beside me and two
whole hours OF freedom from Law and
other peoples problcms!"
But Pm only a substitute" remind.
cd Ann. She gulpcd aud bInked.
DaN ldgc was looking straight between
Pats twiiciling cars with an unsuitable
expression OF mouth and eve. Don't
YOU like the job lie inquired gently.
yes, but ii seems loo bad that she
should always disappoint YOU ior Dick
Churchill Ann had blurlci disastrous
~. as she fclt the moment TIC last svlIa
bic had left her lips.
don't blame her" Davidec said TIc
had not hcSitatcd an instant before an
swcring. why, ChurchiirS twice as al
tractirc as am. besides having ten
times my prospects and money. don't
blame her. And don't care
This Ann iclt was bravado. She
changed the subject Where arc VIC
go'ng:' she inquired
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lego. has been sent back home to gather
tor the Agricultural Department at
Washington all The facts that arc known
Ill china about the soy bean
Nmcrlcans can grow the soy bean all
right In fact, They have done 50 for
long time. but they use the crop as a
TODD Tor live stock In China the beau
Is used as food for human beings. and
apparently they like it, Tor tho soy bean
Is eaten iii some iorm-by both rich aud
poor.
Instead OF taking the long and OK
pcns'vc method OF feeding grain TO an
animal until the animal is ready to be
killed and eaten. in China VIC take a
short cut BY eating the soy bean which
IS protein, milk and meat in itself" SAYS
DIR Kin
Tho plain beau. however, is never
oatcn. but ii furnishes such products as
natto. tofu. misc, yuba, shoya and other
dishes with queer sounding names.
which will be better understood in,Dr'
kin's own words as quoted in an inter
view in the New York Times before She
left for China.
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threw his money away than let you have
a cent. Another thing. * is paying
board out of his ST. lie insisted on do,
ing il; said he was man now aud
wanted 10 pay his own way. Hes the
only ono of YOU boys who has eyer
mentioned such a thing and receives the
least salary I'm beginning to reverse
my ideas a little. Is's been the black
sheep OF rather the slow sheep WHOM,
we've all hcCn ashamed Of and ridicucd.
l!ut hes kept right along on his way.
Gon remember that X may bc the one
Tor US 10 be proud Of later"
oh, father" scoTcd another voice.
III you'd seen him yesterday afternoon
witt, the coal dust like blanket over
his face | tried to dodge, bit he yelled
at me right OH the avenue, with every
body looking. just as matter Of fact as
YOU please. | don't believe Ir could he
ashamed Of anything VIC have to do all
that for linn"
I'm beginning TO revise my opinion
OF being ashamed, too" said his father.
"'ltil be rather Interesting TO watch YOU
boys and X for the next few wears. |
think. And what I've said 10 Henry. I
mean Tor you, too, Rouse, aud for
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gratefully, wondering what the outcor
Of il all would be. Did the doctor 81;
think her silly, she wondered. Y
Jim took his vacation then also. |
was going away with his father.
Out in launch on beautiful Can
dian lake, ono day in tho next fc-
night the kingslands passed anoth
boat containing two men.
Jim Stcison." cried Betty
DIR. Stctson." corrected her faith
and a Young Mr.. Stockdalc, who is
the bank"
In the other boat Jim had cxciain,
invonntariIy, There's Betty Kir.
lands" 4
MI. and Mrs. KIngslauds." corrrt
his father, and miss Knox whom
told you about in my office"
An hour later they all met on I'll
plaza of the hotel. There was no u
trying to carry the masquerade any f,
tlcr especially as Uncle Harvey Ia
appeared and lie knew everything.
But nobody seemed surprised at
explanation Deity and lin 1oo.J
icarfiilly from one stern parent to
other and were dumbfoundcd to /
them shake hands and laugh hearth, \
something.
And while they were co,rratu1ai
each other OIL tho success Of some l.
or other, Betty and Jim slipped aw |
down a solitary path by the lake
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soap will take that off. And it won't be
there many years. First we know you'll
be looking back to your coal days and
be speaking of them with gratitude as
strong, solid step in your climbing But
you will come to my birthday party,
won't you?"
Eyes, I WILL" promised Ig, still daxed
AS lie drove from the yard his mind
went back to the other red-letter day,
when they were in the fifth grade. Flor
cnce had been the leader of one side in
spelling match, aud as her first choice
had called 'Ignatius" in clear, as
surcd voice. 1t was the first time that
lg had ever liked his name Md he re-
mcmbcred that he had never heard her
say zig" or Just Ig' in all their school
days. Could it be =
That could il be" flashed into lib
mind again when he read what was
written OH the back of his invitation.
please come this time, Ignatius. I
want you to-"
So lg went, and to tho wonder and
three dances with him in all alcove. The
rest of the time. for the most part, h,
spent with her father, talking.
What did you and Mr.. Forbush find
to talk about SO long?" asked Henry q.
breakfast
"Why the consolidation" answered /
in his usual niattcr-of-iact way "Tf
lumber and coal comnanv have consoI
dated. with Mr.. Forb,I>li retiring. +
wants INC TO be tho manager, 10 lot
after his interests And--and," l.
voice now trcmulous. Florence Ii
promised to marry me"
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David shook the rcins. Were going
to the most beautiful spot in tho world
which Pat and discovered It's on Il
hill. But ri not tell you any more I'M
I'll NC get there WIFI, that he seemed
Ia close all the doors upon conversation.
\ streak OF trees hid the town and a
cool breath of wind blew upon AIMS
tear heated face. Davdge began to
whistle softly. Now no man whistles
when his heart is breaking, and Ann
started i'll amazcment. But before she
could speak Pat tro,tcd out into all open
space among the trees yellow with sun
light, tuneful with bird voices. They
had reached the summit OF The hill and
below was most wonderful outlay of
scenery.
Look, Ann" said DavideeS Aud Ann
looked, gapcd, drank in with widening
eyes. I'VE found this place long ago
Pat and l." Davidgc said over her
shoulder. and ! told Pat-he's good
conhdant that some day would bring
tho girl | loved here and ask her TO
marry me-"
"Oh, I'm SO sorry she didn't come"
Anu nurmurcd in broken voice
But She did come Davidpc said
Ann easncd and the color went out OF
her face i'll a tide. 81 oh, no. I'm only
the substitute" she slamIncrcd
Listen, Ann" Davidgc said. IL wa,
not disappointed when Iacqucinc did
not appear today. I've not been disap-
pointed At the last three or four times
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that she has not gone with me. I cnu.
not understand at first You Sc
lawyers arc better at Analysing othe
peoples motives than their own feelings.
| know Il found great comfort in Con
as 4 substitute. Then one day Jacuuc.
line went with me I had thought 10
bring her here that day, but I couldn't.
learned something missed you
Still was not sure This choosing o.
woman to live your long life with isl
sucli a perilous thing. I had 10 be SURF
Besidcs, | had TO find out whether 20 I
cared. DO you, Ann"
But Ann was against his shouldc
sobbng: She had forgotten Tacouclip.
everything save that she WAS in heave,
alone with the man She adorcd.
lacquclinc was at home in her roor
when Ann returned q
I've been waiting Tor you 10 cor, e.
She said. "Oh, Ann, I've sonctl,int Ea
tell you. I'm going 10 marry Dick M
Ann ran forward and took Tacuuc t3'
in her arms. "Oh, I'm so glad'w r.
cried rs
Glad !" said .Tacqucinc. Glad! ~
don you sec, Ann, Davidgc won
coming here anyGmQrc now. Therein
he no occasion for u substitute"
Ann gigglcd joyousy. I've ceased
being substitute. rm-Im going to
marry Davidgc myself"
ON! commented Jacqucline. "Oh,~
And for fully three minutes she never
said word
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! Nc always meant 10 go TO work But
father ; SO busy with his patients. he
doesn't have time TO think Of me. I've
been waiting 10 have good talk with
him"
Why don't you so into Il bank" ca
claimed Betty, and thcu. suddenly. 81
have. the very thing. Father say, he's
looking Tor someone in the bank;
could get Cuclc Harvey to recommend
Won and YOU could take another name
and make father see how wonderful
YOU arc. Gou'vc got splendid head.
dear, aud ! know he can't help admir-
ing You after he gets to know you
hat wouldn't be a bad stunt. |
woudcr il can work il. would like
to show Your dad that I'm not al,opcth-
or good Tor nothing. wish father
could get TO know YOU better too. I
Know what splendid little person YOU
arc. tic was singing the praises OF his
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give YOU board, that should be enough
and even that ! shall cut on at the end
OF the year. \ young man Of your tai
cuts should be able to meet his cx-
pcnscS. Look a, * He's never asked
me ior cent, aud even before he left
the grammar school was doing odd jobs
aud paving for his books"
Il hope YOU don't compare me with *,
father, protested Henry sullcnly. Hes
just a srubbcr He never even learned
10 dance, and wouldn't know a dress
SUIT II hc saw ono There arc lots of
expenses fellows like me and Frank here
have TO meet that lie never heard OF. |
doubt il lie ever bought Il cigar in his
lie. and you don't object 10 them You
use a lot"
"ig doesn't even treat the girls In ice
cream or soda water laughed Frank
Don't believe he knows any to treat.
for that matter" said Henry. "Why.
his 81 a week is Il long way moro than
my SIP. Guess III ask him for loan
Il shall warn him not to let YOU have
a cent" said his father. stcrnly. you
have plenty four times villa, | had at
your age. More would do YOU greater
harm than good. would rather X
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New STILES OF Corkscrcm.

cork pullcr which is designed espc-
oiaiiy Tor particularly stubborn torks,
and where ii is especially desired 10 per
TORN the extracting operation without
allowing. the particles OF cork TO fall into
the bottle or vessel, has been recently
patented The new implement consists
OF a pair OF aligned blades. pivotally
mounted. with inolining scrrations.
which arc inserted i'll the cork in the
usual manner, and when the Two handles
OF the blade arc graspcd. the blades arc
separated slightly, causing them 10 take
a hrn, hold on the cork, when the latter
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MachiDe.Made (artOoDs,

The work OF making the animated car
toon, which arc usually very popular
feature OF tho moving picture pro
grams, involves an immense amount of
labor. Hundreds of pictures, Gael, ono
varying very slightly from the other.
must be made and exposed 10 the cam
era, ono after the other The apparatus
is the invention of Brooklyn man for
simplifying this work. II combines the
handiwork Of the artist with photog-
raphy, the Camera being made to supply
The background, which is often the same
through great length of film. This is
photographed on one sheet after anoth
ef and the artist fills in the figures.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-29

Nor was that an of this red-Icttcr day.
He had delivered load of coal at the
Forbush home, and, seeing him, Flor
enee had come out and offered her hand
frankly, ignoring the coal dust OH his
hand and on his face.
u think it's just horrid of you to for
get me SO, 1gnatius," she scoldcd. "Hcre
we went through three grades and the
high school together, aud had to work
like fun to keep you from getting out Of
sights. We were graduated in the same
class, too. and felt just as proud of
passing high as you as | did of my
diploma
Why Flo Florence" stammcrod
poor Ig, looking bcwildcrcd. 81 don't"
"Ninny. Everybody knew YOU were
the best scholar i'll the school, and it
was an honor 10 get as high marks ]
iclt so. I'd worked hard to make it So
And to think that ever since then you've
acted as though ashamed OF my friend
ship. Why, I've invited you to party
and two picnics, and you refused them
all. writing you were too busy The
idea. Too busy TO please me-
Is held out his hands. 81 ook AT them
he said dazcdly. '1m not fit To go 10
your house. Florence. or to be seen in
your company. You know I'm not"
Il know that's what I'm especially
proud Of i'll YOU Ignatits," she said scri-
ously; even more proud than Of the
work you did at school When saw
YOU driving in just now, with your head
rs high as ever. wondered if there
were single other ono in tho whole
school WHO could do il and not look
ashamed As TO tho coal dust. a little
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minutes now
y horn squoalcd below and Jacquclinc
ran out and downstairs without seeing
::Ann. Inm, ii Tho window. saw her
beautiful elder sister climb into the
fashionable new ear, saw gay Dick
Churchill, vino went with all the girls
smiling into her face as the car moved
away.
Even as Ann stared alter il She heard
The clank. clank OF old Pats hoois She
almost ouldid .lacquclinc in The haste
with which She reached the lower hall.
With ono thrust her panama vas on !:
with another her coat. DavidGc and the
Sorrcl had not waited a moment when
She ran out She said to herself that
tins Immediate appearance ought TO
warn him At once who was going with
him. lacquclinc kept him waiting
whole quarters OF hours while she did
things to her hair and face.
Il m so sorry. Mr.. Davidec7 Ann said
as she approached aud met the smile in
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Frank. This is the time for you 10 be
learning economy, and--cr, haven't
seen you with Florence Forbusi, quite
often lately, Hcnry?"
Several times, father. and that
that's why need more money. She's by
lar the richest girl in town and the
prctticst and incest. All the fellows arc
wild to get smile from hcr%
Yes. George Forbush is quite pow
. er financially" admitted his father. a
hand going tentatively into his pocket
I'm glad TO have ono OF my boys
friendly will, his daughter"
FLORENCE is sending out Invitations
for an exclusive birthday party next
week" added henry, by way Of clincr-
CT. I'm 10 lead the dance with her, and
| need new tic and gloves"
Their fathers land came out Of his
pocket. well. here's $40 for you, Hen
~, lic said, TO buy tic and gloves, and
IS apiece for Frank apd Rouse. But
MUD. they're only loans. Is won, want
any. for, OF course, he won't GO"
Much of the conversation had como TO
liz without listening. 1t made his heart
suddenly warm aud his eyes misty. He
had great regard for his father, and
this was more commentator than had
ever come from him in all his life.
Maybe can make them get over being
ashamed OF nc. thought gratefully.
But the conversation was not all. He
had seen the invitations OF Hcmry and
Frank which were both alike. His had
something written on the back. and he
had slipped it quickly into his pocket.
Nnd as he was just X they had not
thought to ask for lock
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New Growth Not Same.

In many parts of the country second
and ilird growth timber is entirely un-
related to the original trees The Cat
skill Mountains, when first visited by
White men, were largely covered with
sprnccs and hcmlock. Such areas as
have been cut over have nearly always
bccn taken possession Of by beech, ap
pic and birch. and OF late years it has
bccu noted that poplars and aspcn,
show strong disposition TO grow UP
III abandoned clcarings. Another case.
and ono III which the band Of man is
hardly TO be seen, assisting the trans
formation. is that of the wild cherry.
which within generation has spread
from tho Eastern 10 tho Western states.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-29

Inc carbon sheet enters so largely in.
TO the accounting systems at tho pres
ent time that there has beeu felt a de-
niand ior some means of handling it
without getting lis sticky coating on tho
fingers and clothing. There is hardly a
store of any Importance where the Use
OF the carbon paper is not rcsortcd 10 as
means OF keeping tabs on the activities
OF the sales-persons, but these sheets
are generally voted a nuisance. because
they are heavily loaded with the trans
ter material, they leave their mark on
everything with which they come in
contact. The new idea contemplates Sc
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But he can't afford 1t just yet" Ann
said quietly Aud he won't 30 in debt
even Tor your sake. Besides, he loves
old Pat don't think its jair, lack"
You needn't preach, mis-. I'm the
best Judge OF my own actions. There's
no reason why shouldn't so with Dick
ii ! provide a good substitute Tor Da
vldgc You like to go with him. don't
you" she insinuatcd
Nnn flushed But She answered calm
y. Yes, like to so with him, but he
doesn't like 10 80 with nc when he
wants you"
lacqucinc caught AIMS dowucas.
face in her palm and kissed it. There.
now. be a good little sister" She coaNed.
BE Davidgc's little sister. For | really
do mean to marry him some day, YOU
know
at isn't lair. Jack, Ann pleaded
again, drcarly.
Ssh Run along I've got to Get
ready Dicks car will be here in len
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Now, Ann she said, I'm look at
that pcttiooat- What'd you have to do
to it : Cut ii on run 4 tuck Z"
81 ran tuck"
Jac1uclinc snatc|cd ii and held ii up
TO her. Yes, | guess it., all right.
And now, Ann. I'll reward you. In, go
ing TO LEI you SO driving with Davidgc
this afternoon"
"Aeain?" Ann caught her breath IL
thought, Jack. YOU told him when he
phoncd that you'd be sure TO go this
time
my mind"
lists Dicl, Churchill said Ann
IN a tone of finally.
Yes, it Is. lie just sent inc a note
by messenger. When a man takes all
that painS-and anyway, Ann, its lots
more fun 10 ride in that beautiful new
car OF Dicks than behind Davidsc's old
sorrcl. Horses arc all out oi fashion
IL he'd get runabout-'
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Office assistant who just got married.
and how she worked and did this and
tllat and every other thing"
lin, has he got anyone yct."
u don't think So. He's too hard TO
please"
do you think I'd do:'
Certainly notW
Why"
You couldn't stand that kind Of
work. Its very hard, and long hours"
If lie doesn't have To have regular
professional Nurse | believe | could do
it. I'd soon learn and wouldn't mind
the long hours Dads away all DAY aud
mother won't he home all summer. |
was 10 so with Uncle IGarvcy's family.
but III let them into tic secret and |
can hN 1t up easily II YOU think you
could get me the place"
I'll try, Betty dear, il you really want
me to. I'm anxious for dad TO get TO
Ike YOU, He can't help it, of course. He
told INC this morning he had a Girl he
wanted me to marry and want him to
change his mind
BY pulling curtain ropes and wires
another week found Jim in Rctty's ia
thcr bank, and Betty i'll Inns father
Office. Both were working hard 10 learn.
Jim pouring over lcdgcrs until late after
noon when all the others had gone. Bet
ty interviewing patients. stcrilizing in
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MNNNAlnlNlNANNlllNlnHu 1uullllM

Not mc-tu, IT you.
What do YOU mean"
WHY. he say CT you sec he thinks
you arc-you spend lot Of money"
"t~travagant say it."
Yes, he says you're cxtrayagani and
aud foolish, and that lie wasn't gong
to have me making a goose OF myself
over a pair Of eyes and pretty face"
Jim
lie nodded
"Why, he docSn, know Via, | look
like lie never SAM me"
NO more did Your father ever sec
me: I'm a freshly latchcd out oi The
college cgg ~ YOU arc"
It's queer" sighed Betty. and very
hard 10 bear. They can't make me mar
ry anybody else. so there. TT die first
."Can't YOU think OF anything I'm
willing TO do anything for you, dear
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Frozen, Bnt Live.

Interesting experiments have be
made by two French scientists. "
placed number OF catcrpiIlars in /
tubes or metal boxes in a rcfriccrat
mixture Of ice and salt at = tcmpe
lure varying between IS aud 20 d.iAr
ccntIgradc. The same ca,erpillars e
frozen six times in the space Of a mon
aud they always came back 10 life t.
AT each new freezing operation II
movements and reactions TO mccl,sn,,
c<citatioh became slower
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-29

would probably arouse tic ire of the
automobilist, but it would probably make
II impossible for these accidents to &C.
cur. Tho idea consists of making a
sharp curve Ii, the road at point just
hetorc tho tracks would he reached TN
der Ordinary circumstances, so the
chauffeur is compelled to slow up and
make two turns before getting OH the
track and while performing this cvolu-
tion 1t is thought that there will be am
pie opportunity Tor observing the ap-
proacl OF train in either direction.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-29

4 great PERCENTAGE Of the automobile
accidents are caused by tile driver find
ing himself rushing onto the tracks OF
railroad already occupied by train
roaring toward the Inflated vehicle.
Such meeting is almost always dis
astrous. The railroad authorities are
most anxious to avoid these unfortunate
incidents, and many schemes have been
tried 10 prevent thcm Patent papers
have been recently granted on one
which has some unique faturcs, and
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-29
Driving i,ntiln

IN electrically charged rod for driv
ing cattle is being introduced upon some
oil tho ranches Of western Texas. 1t is
said to be specially suited for making re-
lbc'Iious cattle enter dipping watts, brand
ing pens and other Enclosures into
which il is ordinarily difficult matter
TO drive them. The rod is constructed
with four dry batteries and coil and
Is equipped with button by which the
current may be turned on when il is
desired 10 apply IL to all animal.