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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08

Not a baby anywhere. but Just outside a
track
Pointed TO the Teton peaks. but none was
pointed back.
All the world was furnace-Iike the blue air
parched and baked.
i looked TO east and north and south until
my eyebalis ached;
The mesa was like plowshares burning
white with summer heat
And swimming wide before my face and
biistering my feet.
cry-baby. cry-bahyI No. not the smallest
sound,
Not a towy head was there above that
burning ground,
Not a sign OF any sort to show where he
might be
Out there where the cactus noated on a
Swiftly to my vision came a picture OF a
child
Lost upon that mesa stretching vast and
scared and wide;
In my mind saw him travelling that plain
accursed.
Failing meath the blazing sun and perish
ing with thirst.
could see him toddIe on and on and on
aud on,
staeger till his baby strength was melted
out and gone;
could hear his little cry-couid see him as
he fell.
But oh, I could not run to him and kiss and
make him we'll.
cry-baby. cry-babyi 20 God. attune mine
ears,
Let me buy my baby's cry with purchase
price or tears!"
So prayed and. fainting. fell beside the
doorstep there,
And when woke q baby's hand was plays
ing in my hair.
IT was Cousin Annabel who told how little
Jim
Came around the house just as went to
look at him,
And remembering her tales about the
Tetons high
Said; II want some snowy ice CT Jimmy
boy win cryl"
Crytbaby. cry-babys Yes, he is: but
Praise the Lord, whose goodness lets me
hear my baby cry.
Babies can't be perfect here in Idaho. and
then
well again.
-chicaro Record.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08
PULLING 4 Doe's fseTrl.
psntist's Experleacs In Rc~oviag rest6
from . Canlue.

from . Canlue.
- have never been called TO pull
dogs teeth bdt once" volunteered
well-known dentist reports the Wash
lhgton Star. "Ilad | known for what
purpose Was needed would not i.pve
responded. but being on the g-ound
was too nervy to refuse. The ease VAS
that OF dog belougm- TO the wife OF
Michigan senator. She had several
nice dogs Of fancy breeds. and noticed
that one Of them acted strangely. The
telephone directory OF that day had my
name well up on top in the list OF
dentists. and presume that In why
was called. IL is no unusual thing for
dentists 10 be called To the houses OF pa
tents who are sick or otherwise unnble
10 go 10 the dentist. and | packed up
few neccssaries add started. was
met at the door 10y the lady. who spoke
OF the SnfferingS OF Madge. took II
that Madge wns either child or
favored servant. and tripped as softly
rs could upstairs To the room TO
which was directed. noticed there
were two or three little pug dogs in the
room. but did not dream that Madgc
was one of them. In few moments
the lady came up and picking up the
dog spoke sympa pathetically of Mndge's
snifcrings. ] was In for IL. and in
short time had towel tied In Madge's
mouth. and the next thing Madge knew
She WINS three teeth short. was nsl<cd
my fee. but as had never performed
such service for money ! did not
know exactly what TO charge. made
IL three dollars and was paid. Since
then when am called by telephone |
ask some thing about the work To be-
done. for. unless IL IS my own dog. I
prefer TO bc excused from the work
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08
WILD RIDE OF MATHEwSoN.


In May. 1857, John Mathewson, a
pioneer in hydraulic mining. to whom
belongs the credit of building the FIRST
wafer-derrick in California. had both
legs broken while erecting a derrick at
Washington, on the north ferk OF tho
iuba river. Is miles north Of Nevada
City. lie was taken out from the ruins
of his derrick and word semitic Nevada
City for an ambulance
0. 5. olin was the river Of The daily
Stage between Washington and Ne
vsds City, and hc a. once riaxfd bod
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08
WANTED-sEvERAL FAITHFUL

w men or women to travel for respon-
sible established house in Virginia. sal
airy $3.50. payable S15 weekly and ex-
penses. Position permanent. Refer
ence. Enclo~e sels-addressed stamped
envelope. The Nationul, Star Building,
Chicago.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08

ctS-baby. cry-oaby, Always seems TO
Heased about with accidents OF srlevous
sort TO see:
Troubled deep in mind ard heart aud howl
ing at TO kin
Out beside the wagon box or by the window
sill.
cry-baby. cry babyi Stumbling on tie
Tangled with his fathers auirt or with his
hackamore;
Lifting up his baby voice forever through
Registering wOrriments occurring In his
play.
Cry-baby. cry-babyi And yet that cry OF
Brings me consolation. for 1t tells ms
Once there was an afternoon when siience
was, and
Thought the music of the world was cen-
tered in that cry.
That was Just a month ago when Cousin
Annabel
Came up here from Laramie TO visit US
SPELL
school. ana who
Knows the world. Its medes and bounds.
and all its habits. too.
on, the sun was DisterlnE. ana on. tnc
winds were hot:
All the air was quivering-a sort OF blush
blot:
Wide across the mesa was the heat thrown
lack and forth,
While the snowy Tesons looked down mock
ing from the north.
Cry-baby. cry-babyi Naked, but his shirt
Digging where the shadow was and play
ing I'm the dirt.
Blinking for the awful heat and nodding
by the door,
Crying for cooling drink and crying then
for more.
1t was Cousin Annabei who laid him down
Laid him ON the parlor bed without a stitch
of clothes.
Telling him of cooling winds that softly.
gently blow
From the Teton mountains with their ice
and drifted snow.
Cry-bahy. cry-babyl Fell asleep. and she
Laid him on the parior bed and came "a
talk to me;
IT was early afternoon the day had well
begun
Heapihg up the horror OF the bSrning. des.
ert sun.
/ was at my sewing. and when Thoma,
spoke TO me;
''Wonoer how the baby is.' said I'd gt
and see:
And went to look. and pulled the curtain
up for light
Wasn't any baby there. nor anywhere IL
sighti
Baby wasn't on the bed nor lying on In
noor.
Sor playing at the window nor beside tn
open door
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08

Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripans Fabules cure liver troubles.
Ripans Tah"ies; pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08

BHckiend end-on-the-Moor. a secludfe
ri'Iage OF Deeohsbilc. England. has no
public hoiise. parsou. policemen or pans
p~rs This squire owns al the lsnds
rhc farms are snail. but profitable,
The farm lalorers live in the sq,iire'x
cottages Vhen they fall sick the
squirc pays their wages as usual. and
vhcp thry GRE 10, on to vert, any uaosr
l.ssy are continued ea TIE g = list ana
''t,ef ei'cpt' ao'ty vsc' ihss rles<e.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08
TA1EwELL DIRECTORY.

CITY OFFICERS.
HIayor=-J.sA. dseever.
Sergeant-G. L. McClintock.
Assessor. II. Lewis.
COUNCILMEN.
J. w. Chapman, James O'Keefs, J. A.
Greever, b. W. Stras, G. r. Surface.
P0sTOFFICE.
Open during week from 7:30a. m. to TOO
p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Money Order window open from a. m. to
4 p. m. daily except sunday
West bound mail closes LOO .. m.
East bound mail closes $3.50 P. IA.
CHURCH SERVICES
PnxsnYrrxfaN.-Rev. w. w. Ruff. Pastor
Preaching every Sabbath morning and
evening, except the first. when the pas
tor holds services in Burkes Garden
Sunday School 9:30 a IN. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday evening.
MErH"D1sr p. Martin, PASTOR. Preach
ing ON first and third Sunday in each
month at IL A. M; second and fourth
Sunday at 7:30 p. N Sunday School at
$3.50 m. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday evening
BAPrIsr.-Rev. ID. A. Glenn, Pastor
Pre- aching THE Ist and Sd Sunday in the
norning and 2d and 4th Sunday in the
evening. Sunda, School $3.50 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Friday evening.
CRRIsrIAS--Re n. Harnan, Pastor.
Preaching every Sabbath morning. Sun
day School $3.50 a m. PRAYER meeting
every Saturday evening.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
fudge Circuit Court.-Hon. s. w. VIII
liams, Wythevilie. Va
Circuit Court Sessions Sd Monday in
April; 4th Monday ia August, Sd Mon
day in December.
Judge County Court.--Hen. >. II. Stuart.
T%zewell, Va
County Court t-Tuesdey after the Third
Monday.
Clerk Circuit Court.-H. Bane Harman,
Tazewell, Va.
Clerk County Court.-T, E. George, Taze-
well, Va.
Commonwealth Attorney--Jno. L. Barns.
Tazewell, Va.
Sherif.-John w. Crockett, Tazewell, Va
Treasurer.-R. X Gillespie, Pounding
Mill, Va.
Commissioner Rcvenue-Clear Fork Dis
drict-G A Sink, Bluestone, Va.
Commissioner Revenue Jeffersonville Dist.
j. N. Johnson, Sayersville, Va.
Commissioner Revenue Maiden Spring
Districts. III. Laird, Cedar Bluff. Va.
Supervisor, Clear Fork District: J II.
Greever, Burkes Garden, Va.
Supervisor, Jacksonville District: J. Ell.
Peery. Tazewell, Va.
Supervisor, Maiden Spring District: w.
l.. g. Burk, Big Greek, Va.
County Supt- of Schools: p II. Williams.
Snapp, Va
County Surveyor: Robkrt S. Williams,
Pounding Mill, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08

WANTED- SEVERAL FAITHFUL
w men or women TO travel for respon-
3sible established house in Virginia Sal
harry $3.50. payable SIS weekly and oxpen-
rs. Position perma1ept. Referance.
Esclose self addressed stamped envel-
ope.. The National, Star B49lding, Chi
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08
This Sale

Is not intended as supposed by merely to whoop up
sales in this the dull month year. but custom
this time to clean old stock and oing very
o WINTER we have more heavy goods to ose Of thereby
giving our customers better values and better cons than
have heretofore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-08
January
Closing Out Sale.

OF Winter Goods beginning Monday. the lIth 1885,
Consisting ofevery piece Heavy Goodsn STOCK
remnants of Serges Cashmeres ohairs Cacos 0nghams
ings, etc.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19

thirteen acts provided for cents (gal-
lery).
The New York Telegraphs London
correspondent says that Henry Irving
played in a suburban theatre last week
where the best seats cost but % cents.
J. X. Emmett will appear on the
vaudeville stage in a one-act play called
Memories" and in it Mr.. Emmett will
sing several Of his fathers famous
songs.
The Opera House of Frankfort in
Germany. is certainly very enterprising
During the summer just closed it pro-
duced no less than eighteen operas.
which had never been seen in the city
before.
Verdi's first opera. The Count of
San Bonlface,' has been translated into
both French and German. and will be
performed in several opera houses on
the 18th of next month. when the mas
ter will celebrate his eighty-fifth birth
day
Clara Romaine. of the London
Gaiety Girls company. is a daughter Of
poor old Teddy" Solomon. but Lillian
Russell is not her mother. Miss Ro-
maine was born after Teddy" went to
the other side, married again and set
tied down. l wonder, however. if Lii
liam Russell will be interested enough
to go to In Town" and see the daugh-
ter Of her first and most beloved hus-
band.-New York Telegraph
Mary Anderson's place has not been
filled. If the newspapers had given to
her the courtesy she showed to them
Mary Anderson would still be on the
stage; a noble figure in tragedy, an or
nament to comedy. She was a decent
woman and she received indecent treat
ment. An early apostle Of Yellow
Journalism vented his morbid taste for
sensation by attacking the purity Of
her character. Disguised with a pro-
fession which is frequently exposed to
such assaults, Mary Anderson hurried
ly left the theatre and retired into pri-
vate life. That her dignifed action has
had few followers may be ascribed to
the fact that actresses have to earn
liying.-Hillary Bell in New York
Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19
The
Cruel knife!

The alarming increase in the number
of deaths which occur as the result of a
surgical operation is attracting general
attention, and strong sentiments
against such methods of treatment is
fast developing among the most intelli-
gent classes. 1t seems that in almost
every case for which the doctors treat
ment IS unsuccessful, the learned physi-
clans decide at once that an operation
must be performed, and the keen blade
of the surgeon is recklessly resorted to.
Doctors are human, and of course are
liable to make mistakes, but their mis-
takes are too fatal to be INDUCED in
promiscuously, and as SO many lives are
sacrificed in this manner, it is but natural
for the public to believe that half the
operations are unnecessary, besides be-
ing fearful risk to human life, even if
successful.
1t is a positive fact, however, that all
operations are not necessary, and that
majority of them are absolutely under
taken without the slightest chance of
success. The doctors have never been
able to cure blood disease, and a sur
gical operation is their only method of
treating deep-seated cases, such as cam
Ger and scrofulous affections. Aside
from the great danger, an operation
never did and never will cure cancer, as
the disease never fails to return. Cam
Ger is in the blood, and common sense
teaches anyone that no disease can be
cut from the blood.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19
Mcconnell was the purchaser and paid

Mcconnell was the purchaser and paid
$2,775 for it.
The uBckeye base ball club, of West
Wheeling, came here yesterday to
play the Gallagher nine. Only three
innings were played, when the visit
ors would not accept decision of the
umpire and quit. The score was 5 to
in their favor, but their pitcher gave
out, and there is hardly a question
but what the Gallaghers would have
won. AS it was, the game was decid-
ed in their favor by score of 8 to Q.
The Fostoria Glass Company had
another good week, ending last night,
and vast amount of ware was ship.
ped. The company employ full force
of men and they are making good
time.
Tht kindergarten school will open
one week from tomorrow at the Par
ish Institute. The indications favor
full attendance at the opening.
Miss Elizabeth Dorsey leaves to-
morrow TO spend a week with friends
nRiley's Ridge. near Glendale.
Oil news in this vicinity is very
scarce article these days. No new
wells will be drilled soon. outside of
one on Middle Grave creek. Mounds
vile and Pittsburg parties are at the
head of this one, and operations will
begin at once on the Potts farm.
Last evening at theDemorest Medal
contest, Miss Fannie Heedy played
very fine selection on the piano,
which was enjoyed by all present.
Several other musical selections and
recitations were also rendered, and as
whole the entertainment was quite a
success.
Golden Rule Council No. 70, Jr. Q. U.
A. NJ, meets tomorrow night, when
the report of c. c. Newman. State
Council Treasurer, will be heard
A. P. Carney has the contract for
the surveying of the different streets
in the town of McMechen and has al
ready entered upon his duties.
Business at Van Pelt's cigar factory
has been very brisk the past week.
Several large orders were shipped and
the regular force of men are working
regularly
The contractors who are doing the
work at the new Ohio River bridge
are getting along very nicely. The eX-
cavating is now completed and stone
will be laid for the abutment this
! week.
Thomas Corcoran has returned to
his home in Cameron, after a visit to
| friends here.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19
lCADET lNTED 10 DIE FOR LOVE-
Used a dm Cord. But It Broke and HS
May Live.

Used a 1m Cord, But 1t Broke and He
May Live
West pint, N. Y, September is
Cadet joy F. Petry attempted to end
his life hanging with drum cord
because q the unrequited love of Mel.
Springs.
Petry is member of the Cadet
Drum Corps here. and his home is in
New York city. He has been at West
Point about a year and half.
Several months ago he met Miss Me-
Caffrey and fell in love with her. She
seemingly being infatuated with him,
All went well until Nellie met a young
member of the Engineer Battalion STA
toned here, when her love of the drum
corps cadet vanished, and Petry grew,
moody.
When the bugle sounded lights out's
last night Petry arose from his bunk
and taking rope from his drum. FAST
ened one end to hook in the cross
beam and the other around his neck.
and then kicked the chair out from un-
der him. He was found on the floor
unconscious, the string having broken.
Miss Mccartney said she was sorry he
was so foolish. Petry will be court
martialed if he RECEIVERS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19
THEATRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.

"Uncle Toms Cabin" still lives.
Ella Terry has had four husbands.
George C. Boniface is in vaudeville.
Baroness Blanc will sing at the Folies
Bergere, Paris.
Fay Templeton will begin her vaude-
vile season about November l.
Margaret Mather will add Camille"
and East Lynn" to her repertoire
Marie Wainwright has replaced
Fanny Mcintyre in Shall We Forgive
Her"
Helen Bertram left for London last
week. She hopes to secure an en-
gagement there.
Adelina Patti has expressed desire
to originate the title role in Leonca-
vallo's opera "Trilby.'
The three sisters Hawthorne are
playing in four music halls every even
ing in London.
Massenet is writing a cyclists chorus
to be sung in his new opera ''Sappho'
in which Calve will create the leading
part.
Z. H. Sothern spent s25, 900 on
Change Alley" before the curtain was
raised. Yet it was condemned by the
New York critics.
Fanny Davenport has decided not
to announce the title Of her new piece
until the close of the opening perform
ance at Boston, October 49,
Nat Goodwin will produce this season
h. - r.t-z
ian will essay Shylock and Maxine
Elliott will impersonate Portia.
Felix Morris presented "a Game OF
Cards at the 1Rgo Vaudeville thea
tire last WI IS was but ont of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19

Company; Harry Hastings, last season
with Weber & Fields famous vaude-
vile company; Harry Wright, past five
years the leading member Of Ed. Harri7
gan company; Pat Rooney, Jr., chip
of the old block; Geo. w. Clarke and
Harry Travis, and Dora Wiley, the
sweet singer of Maine, whose ballad
singing has made her famous, and has
no peer on the American stage to-
day; Dolly Brooks Mestayer, who
comes from the famous family of sing
ers, the Mestayers, and inherits their
talent; Luna Cooper, last season with
SFanny Davenport company; Matte
Rooney, the Three Sisters of Helston,
who played most successful three
months engagsmenf Last winta at
Roster &I New, Forl
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19

RAILROAD Jack" is the rather unique
title of the attraction that comes to the
Grand Opera House for three nights
commencing Monday, September 20,
with the usual Wednesday matinee
The play is a four-act comedy drama,
in which tears are blended with smiles.
The story in short is that Robert R.
Jack, a wealthy New Yorker, through
the action of a false friend loses his
wealth and wife He follows the guilty
couple, but they elude him. Dis
heartened, he takes to drink and be-
comes a wanderer, ga tramp" until
by accident he comes upon the william
who has stolen all from him. There is
the usual happy ending, where virtue
triumphs over vice. During the action
of the play many bright and pleasing
specialties are introduced by the roI-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19
BEHIND TIE FOOIuGRTS. !
Interesting Gossip Concerning the Plays
and Players.
The Week in the Local Theatres
and the Attractions Booked for the
Coming Six Days-The Big Cir
Gus This Week-Personal Mention
OF Some Of the Leading Thespians.
General Notes of the Stage.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-First half of
.Wsek, Railroad jack; last half OF week,
A Paper City"
OPERA HOUSE-One night only, Tues
gay, In Atlantic City; Saturday, James
Young; matinee, David Garrick"; even
Ing, Merchant of Venice"
ISLAND BRIDGE PARK-Friday after
noon and evening, Barnum & Bailey
Greatest Show ON Earth.
CARROLL CLUB AUDITORIUM-Sep-
TENDER 18th, Murder Will Out" and Ten
nyson's Dream OF Fair Women"
1t was a fair week in the local thea
tres, in so far as the merit of the at
fractions offered is concerned, but the
weather interfered with the pat
ronage, and as a matter of course,
the scarcity of money was in evidence.
1t takes a tirst-claSS production to play
to paying business nowadays, and the
managers of both houses appear to re-
aliZe the force Of this statement, as
their bookings for the season 1898
include some of the best companies on
the road. The Opera House was dark
all week Manager Feinler had the
Vaudeville Club on the boards for the
first three nights, and it deserved a
better patronage than was accorded.
The last half of the week was filled in
with Darkest America" which is al
ways a strong card. There are some
who would not witness a performance
given exclusively by colored people,
but it is usually because of race preju-
dice, and happily this feeling is grad
ually dying out.
There was quite rumpuS in the
Darkest America" company Thursday
night, which has thus far escaped pub
licity. 1t was all because of the jeal-
ouSy of one of the stars of the COM
pany. While Black Carl, the magician,
was performing his featS in legerde-
main, he CHANGED to look behind the
scenes, and discovered his pretty wife
talking to an ebony hued member Of
the company. Nothing was said just
then, but later in the evening Carl
called attention to the fact, and applied
a vile epithet to the gentleman in ques-
ton, which was promptly resented
with blow in the face which did con-
siderable damage to one of Carls optic
organs. Carl then rushed into his
room. and came out with a vicious
looking knife with which he was about
W carve tue ODJeCC VI HIS JtdIOut>y :,
when members of the company who
happened to be present stepped between
the belligerents and put an end to fur
Their hostilities. Next day there were
explanations, apologies and a reconcile
alton.
1t is to be hoped that the lady pa
irons of the theatres will conform with
the new law in relation to the wearing
Of hats. None of them will dispute
the, fact that the towering head gear
is a nuisance, and those who do not
remove their hats no doubt are careless
or ignorant Of the law. Managers do
not wish to offend ladies by calling at
tentfnn tn tho naattar, c}ouii II be
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19

Mr.. Young comes to the Opera House
next Saturday, presenting David Gar
rick at the matinee, and Merchant
of Venice" at night. His number of
friends and admirers grows larger on
the occasion of each succeeding visit
to Wheeling, and it is likely that both
performances will receive the patron
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19

age which they are certain to merit.
''Have no half dealings with thine art, y
is the motto of this rising young actor,
and there is no deviation from the prin-
ciple which he has selected, in his
work. He has surrounded himself with
a company of capable players, and car
ries a great amount of special scenery
and costumes. The forthcoming en-
gagement promises to be one of the
notable events of the present theatrical
season.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19
necessary.

I'm Atlantic City" has been booked
by Manager Riester as the Opera House
attraction for Tuesday evening of this
week. The company includes the fol-
lowing we'll known singers and COM
edians: Frank M. Wills, late of the
1.-TWO Old Cronies" Company, Seth
Crane, late Of Francis Wilson Opera
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-19

City, and they are the champion top
boot dancers of 1.-The world, and ten 9TH
err pretty girls. The costumes are all
brand new, made and designed by E.
Romer, New York City. The company
carries their last act scene which rep
resents the famous board walk at At
lantic City. This scene has been
painted by Jos. Physioc, of the Gar
riac theatre, New York City.