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The Irish standard., 1919-01-11

Ii you are an architect you will see
and be annoyed by the incongruities
OF the world famous cathedral at Mi
Ian; if you are keen to beauty for no
other reasons, however, you will stand
ir awe before this wonderful church,
that in Italy is second only to st. Pc
ter's for size. Delicate as lace are
the instructive words of description
that spring to the lips of the traveller
looking for the first time upon the
forest of spires, pinnacles and turrets
that are we'll nigh countless. In strik-
ing contrast to the intricacy of the ex-
terior-every foot of available space
being occupied by statue or orna-
ment-is the solemn grandeur of the
vaulted interior with the soft rich
light mellowing through colored glass
in an effect that is worth travelling
far to see. Patient indeed have been
the Italian church makers and deco
rators throughout the ages-the pres
elrt cathedral is the third to have &C.
cupied this site. The first was de.
stroyed by that famous king of the
Huns. Attila, known to history as
THE ScOurge of God"
The Irish standard., 1919-01-11

The intelligence and common sense
of our working people, and their
knowledge of conditions in other lands
satisfy the Cardinal that leaders of
men need not be anxious about the
labor situation during the period of
REIMBURSEMENT. The relations between
the employers and the employed are
better in the United States than any.
where else. Nor has he any fear of
the spread of Socialism. His words
are worthy the study of all his fellow
citizens:
"As for the spread of Socialism in
America, which some dread, l feel no
apprehension whatever and feel there
is no reason for apprehension. No
man or set of men can raise storm
in this country, without some real
grievances, and every Socialist in the
land, down in his heart, knows there
is no actual grievance about which he
can justly complain, certainly no griev-
ance that would warrant the overturn-
ing of the social structure and the ruin,
industrial and of every sort, that
would ensue. And the working people
of the country know this as we'll, and
have no fear that they will be led
astray by the specious doctrines of
socialism to their own undoing.
The only apprehension l might feel
would be with regard to consolidation
of control of the great public interests
of the country in the authorities of
the Government itself. These inter-
ests are vast and wide reaching, and
control the well-being of millions of
men; such interests as the railroads
and the telegraphs as we'll as others.
| should be sorry to see these things
put under the direction of airy federal
administration. The men employed
in these industries and utilities would
form the preponderating interest in
any administration and would tend to
perpetuation of power
81 believe in a division of power and
think it best for the country. should
be sorry to see any invasion by the
administrative department of the Gov
eminent upon the rights of the other
departments. The builders of our
Government. provided for a govern
ment Of check and balance, a govern
merit in which the executive, the legis-
lative and the judicial departments
were kept separate and distinct, and
each department. was made independ-
ent of the other"
No man in America mas watched
more solicitously the progress of our
country than Cardinal Gibbons, since
The Irish standard., 1919-01-11
Cardinal Gibbons
Has 10 Fear Of
Socialism in America

His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons,
Archbishop of Baltimore, in a state
ment issued ON Christmas Eve, speaks,
as ever from the heart of a devout
churchman and an earnest patriot.
He rejoices that, after five years, we
are at last celebrating a Christmas
without the shadow of war on it; and
that it has been the glory of our be-
loved country to have so magnificent
part in bringing the conflict to a
victorious end, and in sight of just
peace. Also, that her achievement
has been one of absolute disinterested-
ness, since she seeks not an inch of
territory nor dollar in money in
recognition of her indispensable serv-
ices.
The Cardinal hopes that war has
gone forever from the world; but he
finds it hard to express an opinion
about the outcome of the peace con-
ference about to begin in Paris. He
says:
1--WE can only hope that they will
be directed by wisdom and justice, and
that selfishness may be subordinated.
Nations are like men, and are selfish
and they oftentimes let their own in
terests blind them to the rights of
others and to the demands of fair deal
ing, but we may hope that in the
light Of what we hope is the dawning
of better day for all humanity, wise
| counsel over the interests of individ-
uaI nations and the peace negotiations
may be ended at an early day."
He feels no anxiety with regard to
the future Of America, but looks for a
far better understanding among all
our people, union and cooperation
in which we shall progress from
strength to strength and with a
broader vision and a higher courage
accomplish work worthy of peace.
The Irish standard., 1919-01-11

twenty-five North and South Amer
lean nations were represented at what
is called the Pan-American Mass in
St. Patrick's Church, Washington, on
the National Thanksgiving Day. The
church was magnificently illuminated
and decorated. Cardinal Gibbons pre-
sided. The Bishop Of Northampton,
England, Msgr. Heating, was the eel
ebrant. The Very Rev. DR.. Kirby, of
the Catholic University, preached the
sermon. Men high in the official life
of Washington were present-Secre-
tary of State and Mrs. Lansing, Sec
rotary of Agriculture and Mrs. Hous-
ton. The United States was repre-
scented by the Postmaster General and
Mrs. Burleson. The congregation was
international. The diplomatic ENJOYS
of the South and Central American
countries were present. The rector
of St. Patrick's, Msgr. Thomas, gave
a reception in honor of Cardinal Glib.
bons.
The Irish standard., 1919-01-11
that far-off day of his youth when he

that far-off day of his youth when he
participated in the mourning process
sion of President Lincoln. No man
has better availed himself of wide op-
portunities of service to his country
and to humanity than this latest sue
cessor of Washington's friend, Arch
bishop Carroll. Cardianl Gibbons has
been conspicuous friend of labor; a
man of simplicity and self-sacrifice;
a patriot of laborious service as well
as of impressive and influential speech.
With the experience and wisdom of
four-score fruitful years, he has a spe.
cial right to Speak, and it is wisdom
for his fellow citizens to take his
words to heart
The Irish standard., 1919-01-11

to be the ruler of the frog dominion,
but the follish frogs ceased to have
apy voice in the government.
Just so with public ownership, it
would for time satisfy the crop and
gizzard of demagogue politicians, but
it would smother ambition, reduce in.
dividual responsibility, and therefore
stand squarely in the pathway of hui
man progress.
The Irish standard., 1919-01-11

The Propaganda announces that the
Rev. Charles Joseph Nicholas Soci-
ETY. of Mary, has been named coadju-
tor to Msgr. Vidal, the Vicar Apostolic
of the Fiji Islands. The new bishop
was born in Metz, where he made his
first studies, and later went to Ire
land to finish his education. He be-
came a missionary in New Caledonia
in 1888, and afterward went to Fiji,
where he was made professor of his
Order in Oceanica.
The Irish standard., 1919-01-11

Within 3S2 years the church has
cannonized eighty-siX saints and beat
flied thirty
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
DIR. Grove To Remain

The last quarterly conference for
this year was held last Thursday
night in the Methodist chruch here
and the Rev. Jno. NJ. Grove was re-
Quested by vote of the conference,
Rev. j. f. Wolfe, presiding, to re-
main rs pastor another year. This
docs not mean that it is fixed, for in
the cabinet of the HoIston Annual
Conference to meet Oct 9Th, in Prin-
ccton, w. Va, changes may be nee
osesary and there are other impor-
tant churches open to DR. Grove. He
says he has never sought and never
declined an appointment in his life
and never will
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
MIR. PATTY Auna,Inres


This weeks Clinch Valley News
will carry the card OF Attorney Ken
meth c. Patty, of Graham, who an
n0unces himself II candidate for the
office of Commonwealth attorney for
Tazewcll county in the election this
fall.
Mr.. Patty was recently elected
chairman of the Democratic commit
tee of Tazcwcll county, and since his
election to that position he has been
active in the promotion of party nf-
fairs, and il is understood that he
cOntcmplates an active campaign in
his ambition to succeed Hon. j. w.
llarman as the prosecuting attorney
of the county Mr.. Patty has made
quite Il number of friends during his
residence in Graham, who no doubt
will be interested in his announc,
ment. Harry Spratt, Of Tazewcll, is
also candidate for the same Office,
and his card appeared in the Taze-
well paper some time since. Mr.
Spratt, who is II son of Hon. w. b.
Spratt, of Richlands, is Republican
and at one time played on the Blue
field baseball team, and later was i'm
the big league for while.
Both he and Mr.. Patty are among
the younger men Of the Tazewcll bar
and both are possessed Of fine char
aclers, capable and energetic and
either would no doubt fill this respon-
sible Office with credit both to them
selves and the grand old common
wcalth.-Graham Daily News.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
HOTEL CHANGES
HANDS MONDAY
Architect Making Plans For Re
modelling Old Part of Build
ing For Home For the
New Bank.

Mrs. Mary Harman, of this town,
VIII assume charge of the jefferson
vile Hotel Monday next, the first of
September. The advertised sale of
the MOTEL furniture, has been can
ccilcd, the owners of the hotel agree
ing to sell the whole of the furniture.
and other pnraphanala, for the sum
OF 5000. Arcl.itcch Henry Kiscr has
been here all this week making plans
for the alteration of the old part of
the hotei property, which will be- oc-
cupicd by the new bank. He will also
make plans for the proposed change,
III the present hotel property. II has
been proposed that twenty four rooms
be added To the rear of the new pnrl
OF the hotel, und new furniture, heat
ing plant, and certain alterations
made which would make the hotel
more convenient and attractive to
guests. This latter change will prob
ably not occur for sometime. as the
promoters of the new bank hope to
interest the public to the extent that
That II joint stock company can be
formed. and the additions and alter
ations he made under the supervision
oi the new company. T''c new bank,
as an institution, will have no con
hcction whatever, we are informed
with the hotel
So far as subscriptions to tie capl-
tai stock is concerned, the organl>
Zation OF the new hank has hce,.
about perfected. There Is much to he
done yet, however. before the insti-
tuition will be ready for business A
meeting OF the Stockholders will br
called and officers elected Furniture
and fixtures will have to be secured,
etc. One of the promoters of the new
bank is authority for the statement
that the public has been so eager To
secure the stock Chat double the
amount of the proposed stocl, could
have been Srcurpu
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. ~ j. Harris, of
Thompson Valley, gave II reception To
the returned soldiers of the commun
lty, on Saturday evening, Aug 23rd.
Each boy had the privilege of invit-
ing the lady of his choice. At siA
o'clock dinner WAS served, consisting
OF boiled ham, turkey. and other
things in proportion.
The spacious dining room WAS beau
tifully decorated with ferns and potl-
cd plants. IL all made picture, in
deed, as the twenty soldiers. in uni
forms, seated beside the "girl he left
behind him." Toasted on the things
so bouniiously sprcnd before them.
The guests from distance were
Miss Edith Lee Of Anawnlt, w. Va.
! Miss Lucille Thompson, Of Tazcwcll
and Penrle, Frank, and james Daniel
of llorscpen.
The evening was pleasantly spent
with music and games. and MS they
departed, each soldier realized that
dreams do, sometimes, come true.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
CANDIDATES ARE
STILLCOMINGOUT
The Dear Voter" Has Very
Larger List 10 Select From
When He Goes to Cast His
Vote i'm November.

There appears to be no end to tn,
depredations of the political bee in
these parts. In this weeks issue of
the News will be found additional
announcements for county and dist
rict Offices
X. G. Patty, the young lawyer of
Graham. who recently returned from
France where he served honorably as
volunteer with the American Expe-
ditionary Forces, and helped make
the world safe for democracy" an
nounccs that he is a candidate for
Commemorative Attorney for this
county, and asks the voters to give
him n hearing.
Attorney Charles Chiffon Payne,
of TaZewell, announces that he also
inspires to the same office, and calls
on his friends to show their friend
ship. He has large connection in
the county, and says he has many
promises of support from unexpcct-
ed sources
j. a. Payne, of Horsepcn IL Cove,
states that he is Il candidate for Com
missioner of the Revenue for Clear
Fork District, and thinks his chances
of election are good
Other announcements are forth
coming. Inc llEnt is lrSc-tOr-all.
Neither of the old political parties
have seen fit (or dared, which?) to
endorse any of the candidates. and
consequently each voter is privileged
to vote as he p!eases. There is no OBJ
legation on his part to support an,
candidate or any set of candidates.
In view of the peculiar condition in
Tazewell County politics it is diff
ficult for the prognisticators to prog
nosticate. Partisan politics is cutting
no figure whatever. Died-in-th wood
Republicans are working for the
election of Wilson Democrats, and
free-eradc Democrats are working for
the election Of high tariff Rcpubli-
cans. So there you are. There's no
telling what will happen in Novem-
Der, unless it be that Peery Britain
and Bob Crockett will be elected,
neither of these gentlemen have OPP
position, as yet, but who can tell
what may happen?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29

of the young men seem to go together
They go together here in Tazewell
They go together everywhere. Why
is is that young men who would not
thing of taking dring of liquor be-
fore going to call on their girl
friends, or before attending any 9TH
er social function, will take drink
before and during n dance? Oh!
there's something wrong with the
dance.
gerous to social purity. Mr.. T. A.
Faulkner, n converted dancing mast
er, and ex-president of the Dancing
Masters Association Of the Pacific
coast has written book calico
"From the Ballroom to He'll" This
book ought to be in the hands of
every mother and of every woman
who sees no harm in the dance. He
knows what he is talking about and
he says in one place, "If you have
the choice of saloon for your son
and n select dancing school for your
daughter. beseech you in the name
of God place your son in the saloon
and keep your daughter out of the
dancing school,"
The modern dance is not moral
institution. 1t is immoral in its ten
dancies. 1t is the breeding place for
unclean thoughts and unclean acts.
Honestly do you think it is proper
amusement for Christian?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
Auto Thief Is Killed.

Wlse County officials late Tues
aay afternoon established the iden-
tity OF the body discovered late Mon
Gny night near Tacoma, Va, on the
oiihch Valley, rs Charles pondcx-
ter OF Wise Court House, accord,n,..
to reports reaching here.
me arrest of one person who is
.nouEht to have been in the automo-
niie which turned over Il high en-
oankmcnt and landed on the railroad
Killing PoindcNtcr, was reported MT
noon Tuesday. This arrest was Of.
ictcd by Norton police near the coke
ovens at that place Tuesday morn
iInE. The young man held by the
Norton authorities pending the in
vcstiEation is said to have hccn hnrc-
headed ut the time of his arrest II
is thought he was the owner of ON,
OF the caps found near the wreck -.
ca automobile by section men late
Monday night.
Apparently Authcntic information
received here was to the effect thnt
The automobile hud been driven into
Norton Monday evening by travel
lnE salesman from Tennessee. II,
had placed IL in II garage, leaving
his coat in the ear. The car was stoi.
en- from the garage and il is thought
foindeNtrr and two other parties
were making their getaway when the
accident occurred. Poindcxtcr wa,
wearing the salcsmans coat at the
time of his tragic death, il was said,
Hundreds of persons visited the
scene Of the accident Tuesday. IN,
body was not identified until after IL
ma been removed To Norton Tues
day afternoon. The body was found
in ditch and the automobile was
completely wrecked and broken up
The accident happened ut the exact
spot where an automobile went over
the cmb; nkmcnt some two Years
ago, killing n railroad brakeman.
Persons who were on the seen,
Tuesday say the automobile would
have landed at least scvcnty-rivc feet
from the county road had il moi bccn
struck and crushed by the locomo-
live Blucficld Daily Telegraph
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
The Use OF The Telephone.


The telephone is no longer Il mere
luxury. 1t has become an absolute
necessity. A chaptc. + might be writ
ten on its uscs-and abuses as well.
Several people were talking the
other day, and here are some of the
things they said about the phone: "I
called three times, the other day, be-
fore | could get central. l was in n
hurry too. 1t made me mad" Per-
haps Central" was crowded with
calls, and did the best she could.
Another said: 81 got central al
right, but the number l called failed
to answer. After ringing and ring
ing and waiting, he finally answered.
Perhaps he had a good excuse for
keeping me waiting" Another said:
81 called twice and central replica,
lines busy" l learned that lot of
kids were using the phone for moth
ing in particular" And so it goes.
The idea is, put as little in the way
of quick communication as possible.
The phone is used, generally by
people who do not care to take time
to write or call Answer promptly
when your bell rings. Use the phone
when necessary. 1t was put in to be
used.
And, if you happen not to have
phone put one in. Every new phone
put in increases the usefulness and
value Of the entire line, but does not,
however, reduce the cost. The "retail
price" remains the same.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
Jail Robber" In Town.

James Knox Smith, the colored
lawyer and Jail robber of Keystonc
w. Va, was in Tazewell for several
days this week attending court. He
was raised in Tazewell, and takes
every opportunity to return to his
native heath. Jim States that Mon
day morning as he arose from his
couch i'll Keystone, and prepared for
the journey to Tazcwell his son Sc
lected from his library of graphic
phone records, the famous old song,
Carry Me Back to Old Virginia"
and that never before hnd that old
song carried him through the dim
vista of years with such marked dis
tintiveneSs.
As thcs strains of the old melody
were waited on The breeze of the
early morning air, visions of the Cc-
ellis, Smiths. and the older families of
Tazewell, the days of chivalry, when
knighthood was i'll flower, passed be-
fore him, he said, i'll Kaleidoscope pa
norama: AS he nearcd the Tazcwell
county line and his eyes, dimmcd will,
tears of fond remembrance, caught the
vision of the Virginia bluegrass hills,
the meadows, the golden grain. the
fat cattle,-the atmosphere of con
viviality and hospitality cnvclopc,i
him rs tho passing through II fairy
flower garden before the honey bees
had walked to sip the buttcrcups and
honey sucklc of their sweetness. Smith
IS an cold Virginia niggcr," and is
and proud of il. He was born and
raised near this town thrcc-quartcrs
of century back. He has prncticcd
law i'll Mcdowell county for many
years, and has lived in the town of
keystone greater part of the time
He had scant early educational nd
vantages, learning to read and write
and cipher at night, by the aid of the
men for whom he worked. In the same
manner he learned law. Notwithstnad
ing all these handicaps he has made IL
good living and more in the practice
of law. His record, to say the least
is remarkable
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29

a most delightful social affair was
that given Miss Evelyn Mccall last
Friday afternoon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Nj. II. Kiscr at North TaZe-
well when the announcement of her
approaching marriage to Mr.. Bane
G. Pccry was made known. The
guests were met Mt the door by Mrs.
Kiscr and Miss L.yde Mccall and
conducted to the library. where they
were served punch by Mrs. Geo. r.
Mccall, of Raven, and Mrs. Garland
Pccry, Of North Tazewell. The guests
were then shown to another room,
where huge basket, from which was
hanging IL ribbon for each guest was
placed on table. The visitors were
asked each to pull a ribbon, which
was done and a heart was withdrawn
from the basket, on which was in
scribed the names of the Miss Mccall
and Mr.. Pecry. Congratulations were
then in order, and of course the good
advice of the many frieds of the pop
ular young lady was freely offered.
"IIow to Manage Husband" pre-
dominated in the list of good counsel
given. which, was freely accepted by
the bridc-to-bc. The color scheme
was yellow and white. The home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kiser was decorated in
golden glow and wild carrot.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-08-29
Honorable Martin Williams Here.

The Honorable Martin Williams. of
Pcarisburg, for years representa-
tive in the General Assembly of Vir-
ginin from this county and district
and one of the best informed men in
the state, author OF number Of good
ana wholesome provisions now on the
Statute books Of the state, was here
THIS week attending Judge Keglcy's
court. He was asked to express him
self on the work of the present spec
lal session of the Legislature. This
IS about what he said: "Of course
THIS legislature was called for the
one purpose Of shapn" legislation
so as to meet the Federal appropri-
alton for road building. There has
grown up controversy, aS ] under
stand il, between the Governor and
The Good Roads Association of the
stale, ms To the amount Of taxes now
10 be levied, the Governor cOnlcndiny
that Il levy Of 10 cents on the 500
worth oI property, together with Lii-
increase Of the automobile tax, will
b" sufficient to meet the demands
the Good Roads people contcnding
that even though this may be true
yet we should levy tax of Is cents
at once in order to carry out the Good
Roads program mapped out by the
Association / do not hesitate to say
that ] agree with the Governor.
No taxes should be levied that arc
not necessary. fear, before we get
through with this good roads agita-
tion that the tax payers of the state
will imagine that Il frcat deal OF
money has been raised and expended
unnecessarily.
The League of Nations.
"You ask me what think of The
League Of Nations said Judge Will
liams. "l will say, that as result
Of the war the world is left in chaos
New boundary lines now constitute
new nations. new and mixed langli-
ages, new religion, new social and
economic conditions have risen inside
Of these boundaries. All of these con
ditions must be hnrmoniZcd, and order
brought dIt of chaos The best tai
ent of the world has adopted what is
known rs the League of Nations, as
the only medium thru which we can
reach this goal. Whilst certain amend
mcnts might be made ! would regret
to see party politics come in and de-
feat n great world scheme without
Offering a suitable substitute"