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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
SUFFERING FROM FLOODS

Bristol Times.
Memphis, Tenn, Mar, 25.-The
Mississippi river is rising at the
rate OF foot day and now stands
~ feet on the guage The most ex.
pert river men say the danger line.
33 feet, will be reached within ten
days. Government engineers in
charge of the levees in the districts
above and below this port, say the
ievees are in splendid condition.
GAINESVILLE, o., March 25.-Fif.
teen hundred families are homeless,
live lives have been lost and nearly
sl.ooo,OOO worth of property has
been destroyed by the flood.
Chilicothe, o., March-25 Never
In the history of the city has this
place suffered 30 much from high wa
ter as within the past twenty four
hours. The eastern part of the city
Is now a veritable sea and fully 600
houses are submerged.
1t is estimated that the damage
will foot up to $500,OOO. The rail.
road companies are the greatest suf.
feres.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
Are They Safe Blowerso
Bristol News.l

Arc Tney Safe-BlOwers2
Bristol Newsl
Roanoke, Va, March 25.-Two
men giving their names as Will How.
are and V. w. G. Moore have been
arrested hero on suspicion of being
safe blowers who have been operat-
ing in Virginia, West Virginia and
North Carolina. They answer the
description Of the men wanted for
blowing safes at Brookneal and
Woodstock. Moore had a kit of
burglars tools and a pistol, fuse,
caps, drills and oil can.
They are thought to be the parties
who tried to blow open the safe in
the Salem postoffice last night. Both
are in Jail.
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WHOLE NO. 2755
TAzEWEll DIRECTORY.
CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor. A. Greever.
Sergeant-G. l.. McClintock.
Assessor. II. Lewis.
COUNCILMEN.
y w. Chapman, Smith Lockhart, l.. q.
Wingo. B. w. Stras and G.. K. Surface.
POSToFfICE.
Open during week from 7:3. u. to7pG
p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Money Order window open from a. , 20,
p. m. daily except sunday.
West bound mail closes 1:15 p. m.
East bound mail closes $40 p. m,
CHURCH SERVICES.
CuRIsrIAN.-Rev. A. A. Ferguson, Pastor.
freaehing every Sunday morning. Sun
day School $50 a. m. PRAYER meeting
every Saturday evening.
STRAs MEMORIAL EPIsCoPAL.-Rey.W w.
ID. Buckuer, Rector. Divine Service
ON first and third Sundays of each
month, at IL n. IN. and eight p. m.
Holy Communion on first Sunday, at
III Il. m. Sunday School every Sun
day, at Ga. m.
PRESBY rERIAN.-Rev w. w. Ruff, Pas
tor, preaching second Sundays at IL
n. M, and at Kelly at z p. m. Third
Sundays ut II n. m. and z p. m.
Fourth Sundays ut IL u. m, and at
May s Chapel ut 3 p. IN. Prayer
meeting Thursday at 2 p. m.
METnoDIsT.-I. L. Martin, Pastor. Preach
ing on first and third Sundays at IL
a. m; on second and fourth at 7:45
p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.45
=. m. Epworth League meeting each
Monday night. Sunday School at $50
n. IN. Woman's Missionary Society first
Sunday ut p. IN. Ladies' Aid third
Friday at p. m.
BAPTIST. Rev. w. G.. Foster, Pastor
Preaching on LIST and 4th Sundays mt
III n. IN. LIST and Ord Sundays at z: 90
y. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday
ut 700 p. m. Sunday school every
Sunday at 0:30 n. IN. Is. Y P.U. every
Monday mt ZOO pm. Sunbeam Society
on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 800 u. IN.
Woman's Missionary Society Oh end
aud 4th Sundays at 400 p. IN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
Caused the Maine Disaster Saws
the Court Of Inquiry in
It's Report.
RESPONSIBILITY NOT FIXED
Nor is an Opinion Expressed as to the Ma
ture of Explosion testimony Indicates
Sub-Marine Mine Formation of
Flying Sqadron- Spains
Report.

'HE Board of Inquiry into the loss of the Maine finds
that the explosion which destroyed the Maine was
from the outside and does not fix the responsibility for the
disaster 1t does not opinion the explosive
but the testimony goes to show that powerful sub
marine mne the exact character of which determined by
the testimony though the belief expressed that what
lis known floating submarine mine.
There were two explosions the Board finds; the first
from the outside and that off of smaller maga-
zines
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
A DISTRESSING CASE.
ACCIDENTLY SHOT AND NOR
TALLY WOUNDED HIS
WIFE.

The Story OF Half-craxed Hus-
band, One Of the Most Terrible
Affairs That ever Occrred in
Frederick County.
Richmond Dispatchl
Winchester, Va, March 25th.-
(Special.)-Ons of the most distres.
sing accidents that has startled the
community in recent years occurred
shortly before 8 o'clock this morn
ing at the home Of Mr.. Luther Mil
Ter, on the farm of MIR. j. f. Jones.
two miles from Winchester, on the
Berryville pike. Mrs. Miller was
shot and mortally wounded by the
4 accidental discharge of shotgun
in the hands Of her husband. The
story thatthe halfcrazed husband
told is that he had been out in the
woods. which surround the house,
and having seen some crows flying
about he thought he would take a
shot at them. He went to the
house and procured Ills gun, W hich
is an old-fashiOnhd affair Of the
single load, or musket type,
and which he kept upstairs.
THe came down the steps carry ing
the gun in his right hand and pas
sed through the sitting room to the
kitchen adjoining. Just within the
kitchen, and to the right of the door
is a cupboard with the back pro-
jecting about three inches over the
doorway. In passing the cupboard
the hammer of the gun struck the
projecting cupboard, causing the
weapon to explode. Mrs. Miller
standing near the opposite side of
the kitchen about four feet from the
muzzle OF the gun, facing her hus.
diane.
RECEIVED THE ENTIRE LOAD.
The entire load of shot entered
her right side, just above the hip,
inflicting a gaping wound. Assis-
tance was Immediately summoned
and word Sent to town for medical
aid. In the mean time Mr.. Miller
had hurried to the aid of his wife,
who, when struck, had fallen against
chair and table neer by. Over an
Ahour elapsed after the accident, be-
fore DR.. w. S. Love, who had been
summoned, could arrive, and dur
ing that time the poor woman
suffered excruciating pain. The
neighbOrs had done everything
possible to alleviate the agony of
the sufferer until hid se should ar
rive. DR.. Love made a thorough
examination and found that the
load of shot entered the riget side,
~as above stated, and lodegeu in the
abdominal covity.
PRONOUNCED FATAL.
Mrs. Miller remalnedi perfectly
conciedce, and her suffeTlngs were
heart rending and pathetic. She
was suffering terriably from the
shock and almost pulseless. DR..
Love summOnsed the relatives
down stairs, where the accident took
place. and informen them of the
condition of Mrs. Miller. DR.. Love
said that the wound was mortal, and
tonight Mrs. Miller is dying.
The couple belonged to the most
prominent families in Fredric coun-
ty. and the terriable accident has
cast gloom over the community.
Mrs. Miller is the ouly daughter of
Mr. David Hensell, of Grimes, in
this county, and City Councilman
~Charles W Hensell, a leading dry
1goods merchent Of this city. She if
"a years of age, and has been mar
riOd four years. The couple have
no children.
Beats the KlOndila
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
OF Carriages.

Kaiser Not Shert of Carriages.
The German emperor owns $50 car
riages for the Iuse Of himself and his
court.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
LAWYERS
HoIston Conference Quarterly Meetings.

HoIston Conference Quarterly Meetings.
Liberty Hill Ct, Liberty Hill, Feb. 10
Tazewell sta, Kelly, s. 26
Eckman and NorthFork, ,Algoma," 90
Graham, Ebenezer, March 5
Welch and Keystone, Keystone, " 13
Bramwell sta, Simons', " 10
Elkhorn and Maybeury ,Elkhorn, I" 90
West Tazewell Ct, 20
Clear Fork CT, April Q
Grundy mis-, Grundy 9
Buchanan mis-, 's Is
Tug River mis-, Sand Lick, 50 90
Jaeger mis-, I" 80
j. T. FRAZIER, Pc.
z. 0. address-Pocahontas, Va.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
THE WONDERS or SCIENCE.
LUNG TROUBLES AND CONSUMPTION
 CAN BE CURED.
An Eminent New York Chemist and Scientist Makes a Free
 Offer tO Our Readers.

The distinguished New York chemist T. A Slocum. demonstrating his discovery of a reliable and absolute cure for Consumption (pulmonary Tuberculosis) and all bronchial throat, lung and chest diseases. stubborn coughs catarrhal afrec- tons, general decline and weakness loss of flesh, and all conditions of wasting away, will send THREE FREE BOTTLES ''all different of his New Discoveries to any afflicted reader of THE NEWS writing for them.
 His New Scientific TreatmcT.t' has cured thousands per nanently by its timely use and he considers it simple professional duty to suffer ing humanity to donate trial of his infallible
 
 Science daily develops new wonders and this great chemist, patiently experimenting for years. has produced results benefci Il to humanity as can be claimed by any modern ger us His assertion that lung troubles and consumption are curable in any climate IN proven by heartfelt letters of gratitude filed in his American and European laboratories thousands from those cured in all parts of the world
 Medical experts concede that bronchial chest and lung troubies lead to Consumption, which, uninterrupted, means speedy and certain death
 simply write to T. A. Slocum, M c, 9S Pine street, New york, giving postotii1e and express address, and free medicine will be promptly sent Sufferers should take instant advantage of his generous proposition.
 Please tell the Doctor that you saw his offer in THE NEWS.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Our Navy and Hawaii.

Every American is interested in the result of our conflict with Spain. and should famlliarize himself VI tn the wonderful achievements and possibilities of our New American Navy y-of our modern battleshlps. those terrible engines of war which accomplished the complete des- tructlon of the Spanish fleets at Manila and Santiago. It may also be of interest to inform yourselves relative to the newly acquired terri tory of the United States. the Hawallan Islands; learn somethinc about the nativity, occupations, etc. of theIr people. A handsome Art Portfolio, composed of ten books. containing beautiful protogravures of the Amerlcan Navy, Cuba and Hawaii, together with brief but comprehensive description ot each view, can be obtained from any ticket agent of the Frisco Line for the nominal sum of ten cents each, or complete set tor one dollar.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Mansfield Mcclure, who re sided near Cincinnati, took hls own life by shooting last Fri day evening. It seems that he had quarreled with his young wife whom he had married about five months ago and she threatened to leave him. He then began arrangements for a terri ible crime Tn which the lives of both were to be destroyed When ready to proceed with the work, a note..stating his in- tentlons was written and plac, ed where it could easily be found. This was discovered by his sister who lost no time in notifying the wife aud wan ed her to flee 10 q place of safety. The young man how ever. had 1t iii his power to carry out part of the resolu- ton whic,l lie had made, and did so by sending a bullet in to his own body He shot him self sqnarely in the breast and the ball probably entered the heart producing almost instant death. Deceased was a native of Georgia and came to this county five years ago. NJ $ Rosa McGuire, the young wife, ls a daughter of Thos. Phelan who resides near Cincii II lti and a nelce of A. T. Phelan, of this township. She certainly met with Very narrow escape as there Is no question but what McGuire had fully made up his mlnd to destroy her and then commit suicide-F'a Fayetteville Review.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
BucklenS ArnIct s,alye

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt kheum, Fever Sores, let ter, Chapped Hands, Chil plains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptlons, and positively cures Files or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect sat isfactlon or money refunded Prlce 25c. per box. Sold by Daily aud Nelson.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
EUR0PE'S RAILROAD MILEAGE.
Germany Leals with a9,355 Miles
 Trarce Ranks Second.

At the beginning of the year 1897, there were, in all Europe 159,025 miles of railroads in operation, this being an increase during the year 1896 of 3,14f miles, says Consul Du Bois, of St. Cal. Of this increase, Austri&-IlungaIy had 80G miles, of which Hungary had 5,9 miles. In Russia, there was an increase of 555 miles This. of course, does not in clude the great transsiberian and transeaUcasian lines, with their 2,893 miles, a large portion of which has re- gently been opened to traffic. Ger many increased her railroad mileage 519 milos-thc same as Hungary the kingdom of Prussia receiving 38f miles
 The countries of Europe now hav- ing the most railroads in operation, according to their areas, are, in their order: Belgium, 3,5S2 miles; Great Britain and Ireland, 21,2t7 miles; Germany, 20,355 miles; Switzerland, 2,209 miles; IIciland, 1,GoS miles; France, 25,089 miles The other countries of Europe have the follow iaF rajlroad miJcages: Austria, 18,- Sol; Denmark, l,C05; Spain, 7,G15; Greece. 550; Italy, 9,319; Lnxemburg, 2G9; Portugal, 1,l51; Roumania, l..04 Russia proper, 22, ,455; Finland, l,tS;; Seryia, "}5; Sweden, COTS; Norway, 1901; Turkey and Bulgaria, l,501; the islands of Jersey, Malta and Man, GS miles.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
If stolen dollars would burn there would be some hot pockets.

Sick headache, billousness, con- stipation and all liver and stomach troubles can be quickly cured by using those famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers. They are pleasant to take and never gripe. II. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
To Help the SpanIards.

MADRID, July 25.-It is an nourced tonight that comple C tranquility prevails throughout Spain. The Cuban colonial government, it is also an nounced, will confer with tbe representatives of Gen. Gomez and it is believed the confer ence may result in the insurg ents espousing the Spanish cause.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Where Noah Kept His Bees.

Dr. James K. Hosmer, while recently visiting boston, had occasion to visit the, new Pub lie Library. As he went ul the steps lie met Edward Eve rett Hale, who asked the Doc tors errand.
 "To consult the archives,' ! was the reply.
 Blythe way, Hosmer," said Doctor Hale, "do you know where Noah kept his bees?'
 No" answered Hosmer.
 "ln the ark hives," said the venerable preacher as lie pass ed ont of earshot.-"Summel Piazza Stories" in the August Ladies Home Journal.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Thousands of persons have been cured of piles by using DeW'tts Wien IIazle Salve. It heals promptly and cures eczema and all skin diseases. It gives immediate relief, II. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
A Paaut Joke.

IIoaI-I understand the govern ment's hntirg up the entire peanut crop.
 What'> inc idoao
 IIoa1-Ihoy're going to use the kernels in tho army and the shells in 'ae nayy.-I'hiiadclphia Record.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Yellow Jaundice Cured,

Suffering humanity should be supplied with every means possible for it's relief. It is with pleasure we publish the following: "This is to certify that l was a terrible sufferer from yellow .jaundice for over six months, and was treated bv some of the pest physicians in our city and all to no avail Dr. Bell, our druggist, recon mended Electric Bitters; and after taking two bottles, I was entirely cured. 1 tow take great pleasure in recommend Ing them 10 any person suffer ing from this terrible malady. l am gratefully yours, M. A. ,Hogarty. Lexington, Ky ;" For sale by H A Daily and J T Nelson, druggists.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Every man who sells the truth for cain is a brother to Judas.

For strong nerves, good digcs tion, sound sleep and cheerful splr
 its, take Pilckly Ash Bitters. It purifes the blood and regulates the whole system. Sold by II A Daily
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Is your liver tired? Does 1t tail to do it's duty? If so, don't neg feet it's call for help. A few doses of Heroine may save you spell of sickness. IIerbne is the only per feet liver medicine. It cures chills and fever. Price soc. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Coughs and Colds

in themselves are not serious mala. dies. The most trivial cough or cold if neglected, may lead to as- thma, bronchitis, or consumption. The right time to treat a cough or cold IS right away. Delay means danger. Dr. Bells Pine-Tar Hon. ey is quick cure, sure cure, and a safe cure.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

TO eradicate worms from the sys- tem give the child plain, nourlsh' lng food and Whites cream Yer mifuge. The result will be, the worms will disappear and the child become healthy and cheerful. Price 25c. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
If sermon prlcks your con

If a sermoL prlcks your con science it must have good points.
 The Chef Burgess of Milesburg, Pa, says DeWitt'e Little Early RiserS are the best pills he ever used Tn his family during forty years of house keeping. They cure constipation, sick headache and stomach and liver troubles. small in slze but great in results. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

The Fayettevilleyille Daily is authority for the statement that Hen. E. B. Hndgins, of Boone County, will soon take mp hls residence at that place: Washington County is hon. ored by having such distin- gnished citizens locate within her borders s-Springdale NEws
 The Fayetteville papers have been misinformed, Judge Hud gins does dot intend to make Fayetteville his home. Mrs. Hu lgins and a part of the fam fly will probably be there 8 few months during the next session of the A l. U. so the children can attend school but their home vii! be at Harrison. Harrison Republican.
 The state board of election commissioners, consisting of Gov. Jones, Attorney General Trustworthy and Secretarv of State Hull, have announced the srIectlan~0f" f"commissioners for the various counties of the State. The commissioners fol Washington County are Geo. T Lake aud 1. NJ. Partridge, Democrats and c. R. Gilbreath. Republican. The board pur- sued the following course in their appointments of commls sioners: Two Democratic com missiontrs in each county; one Republican commissioner i'll each county where Remmel for governor received more votes in 1896 than Files, Populist; one PopuIist commissioner in each county where Files re- ceived more votes than Rem mel. Each of the county boards appoint election judges fyr each precinct within its jurisdiction.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
There is no !? About if

No question indeed with those " ho have used It, but that Foley's Kidney Cure is absolutely reliable for all kidney and bladder diseases. II A Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Skln eruptions Will quickly dis appear following the use of Prickly Ash Bitters. Itpurlfies the blood, strengthens digestion and regulates the bowels. Sold by Il A Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Imperfect digestion and assimi- latlon produce disordered condI- tons of the system, which grow and are confirmed by neglect. IIerblne gives tone to the stomach, and causes good digestion. Price soc. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Lung Irritation.

is a torerrnner 10 consumption. Dr. Bell's-PineTar-Hone will cure it, and give such strength to the lungs that cough or cold VII not settle there. 25c ~- all good druggists.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

E. c. Blanks, ot Lewisville, Texas, writes that one box of De Wits Wich Hazel Salve was worth S5o.00 to him. It cured his piles of ten years standing. He ad vlscs others to try it. It also cures eczema, skin diseases and obstinate sores. If. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

is easy enough, if you take Dr. Bells PineTarIIoncy. Itcuts the mucus and allays the inflammation so that there IS no inclination to cough. It sooths the bronchials, and is strengthening to the throat and lungs. All good druggists sell if
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
SUBSCRIPTION .

The Benton County Sunday School Convention will meet in the C. P. Church at Sloan Springs August 18th for a two days session
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Our baby has been continually troubled with collie and cholera in- fantum slnce his birth, and all that we could do for him did not seem to give more than-temporary relief, until we tired Chamberlain's sChollc, Cholera and Dirrhoea Remedy. Since giving that remedy he has not been troubled. We want to give you this testimonial as an evi dence of our gratitude, not that you need 1t to advertise your me- rltorlous remedy. .-G- M- Law, heohuk, Iowa. For sal- by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

A double business change occurred in the city on last Saturday. Stokes & Lane traded their livery Larn on First Street for the grocery stock of Warren < Julian, and then disposed of their stock of groceries to F. z Meeks. The new livery firm will be known by the name of Warren, Jullan X Cox, and have already taken possession. The grocery stock was removed from the room formerly occupied by Warren X Julian to the store of F. z. Meeks on Saturday. Warren X Julian have been Tn the gro cerv business here for only a few months. but they made friends and we trust that they may find thelr new venture a successful one. We are sorry to see Messrs. Stokes and Lane retire from business here, for they too have been very popu lar during the time they had the livery hnsiness.-R Rogers Democrat
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Life is Gods largest word.

Those who live on farms are lla- ble to many accidental cuts, burns and bruises, which heal rapidly when Ballard's Snow Liniment IS promptly applied. Price P and 50 cents. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Whites Cream Nermifuge not only effectually expels worms, but is unequaled as a tonic, and is a certain and permanent cure fol chllls and fever in children. Price 25c. Sold by Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

If you would bo rich III the riches that do not take to them selves wings learn to be thankful.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

The editor of the Evans City, Pa, Globe, writes: "One Minute Cough Cure is rightly named. It cured my children after all other remedies failed" It cures coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. II. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29

Horace Klycr, son of Dr. j.
 E. klyce, passed the best eN
 animation in the contest for the cadetshlp at the naval aca lemy in Anapolis. Mr.. Wilmo:, of Rogers, came ont second. We graduate Hor- ace on his good fortune aud have DO doubt that he will be- come a second Dewey one of these days-Fayelteville News
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollar, Reward for any case of CatarrI that cannot be cured by IIalr, Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props.
 Toledo, Q.
 We the undersigned, have known + J Cheney for the last I5 years, and believe hlm perfectly honor able in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by thelr firm. WEST & TRuAX, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Q. WALDING, KIN NAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Ono
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken m ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testlmon ials free
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
 The farther men wander away
The Springdale news., 1898-07-29
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made, and that too. by a lady in this country. "Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she with stood its SevereSt tests, but her vital organs Were under minded and death seemed i'm mlnent. For three months she coughed necessarily, and could not sleep. She finally discov- cred way to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of pr Kings New Discovery for con sumption, and was 50 much re- lieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night; and with two bottles, has been absolute ly cured. Her name IS Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. c. Hammick & Co.,, of Shel by, N. c. Trlal bottles free at Ii A. Daily's and J. T. Mel sons drug stores. Regular size Soc and $1.OO. Every bottle guaranteed.