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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
Agreed with Him,

An old country gentleman belonging
to Lancashire, returning home rather
late. discovered yobel with lantern
under Hls kitchen window, who, when
asked his business there. stated that he
bad come a-courting.
Cons : what2" asked the irate gen
tleman.
ACQUIRING, sir. Use counting
Mary"
Its lie: exclaimed the old gentle
man. "Wbat do you want Il lantern
for? L never used one when was q
young man."
NO, sir" was the young yolel's re-
ply; Il don't think you did judging by
the missis." -Tit-Bits
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
PERSONAL
PROPERTY!
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

In this department we will adj
vertise all Real Estate for sale,
for exchange or for rent, at the
option of the advertiser. Regular
rate will be charged, or a reason
able commission on sales or eX-
changes effected while the adver-
tiSement runs.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
Dead Is.Sv.

Slywit-WcU, old boy, I've just
touched Reggie Noodbee for an other
hundred.
Chumley-What. and got it? How the
deuce do you do it?
Slywit-Oh, it's dead easy. 1 just
casually mention his resemblance to
the prince of Wales.-Town Topics.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
Such "a Nice Arra rccrncnt.

isn't it an excellent idea for Girl
TO give birthday party and invite
as many guests as she is years old?"
asked Miss Kittish.
Yes, it is" replied Miss Clingstone.
u am going TO give one soon and dis
charge all my social debts
1T will be rather large party, won't
1t? | heard you say yesterday that
you owed 81 calls" -LouisviIle Cour-
Ter Journal
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
\ Patterned Prcscriot;or

Jack-Did the doctor tell you what
was the matter with you?
Harry-Ies. He said 1 was in love
and ought to get married.
Jack--Wasn't that rather n curious
prescription?
Harry-Not ut all. He thinks | am
sweet on one of his daughters.-IIarlem
Life
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
Tommy's Dismprointment.

Tommy had a bitter disappointment
Yesterday"
what was it?"
Tell about it, Tommy
"Th' paper said our preacher wuz
goin' to exchange pulpits with mother
preachcr-an' | went to- church an
there WIZ tn same pulpit-an' u mother
man" Chicago Record.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
4 Youthful CNnIc-

Mother - You have disobeyed me.
Tommy. Didn't l say no when you
asked for another piece of cake?
Tommy-Well, maybe you think 1
don't know what a woman's no"
meanS.-I6rOOklvu Life
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
A Chenp Abode,
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

HE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
hheum, Fever Sores. letter. Chapped
Hands, Chilblains. Corns and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Tlles' or no pay required 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satistact.
ion' or money refunded Price %
cents per box. For sale by A. f.
Hargrave
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

Esther-My mother was renowned
for her beauty; she was certainly the
handsomest woman have ever seen.
Marie-Ah, it was your father, then,
who was not good looking-Up-to-
Date.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

We hope to make this department the
meeting ground of those who have anything
to sell and those who want to buy, and will
spare no pains in bringing together the two
classes.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

We have hands the following properties and will cheer
fully give any information to location title ETC. We
solicit correspondence with Real Estate Agents other sections
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
FREE: $1,000 IN GOLD,
Bicycle Gold Watch, Diamond

Young R sSa$ 4 s5 %s;s I s$S
People S $sas#s'3s {;eSifa %a@;s
arship in most airy other reputable business col
icgc or literary school in the u $ car be secured,
3y doing little work at home for the Youths
neVoSate an illustrated semi-monthly journal.
~ = Glevating III character, moral IN tone and
especially interesting and profitable T. ycune.
people, nut read with interest and profit by pco-
ple OF all ages. Stories and other intercsiirr
thatter well Illustrated. Sample copies sent free
aseS"ss wanted. Address Youths Advocate Pub
o., Nashville. Tenn. Mention this Dancr
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

small tract of unmprOved land the head Clinch
about As acres no buildings. Price S. per acre
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

large store house fitted for business, Graham Va
with dwelling above Would exchange this for unimproved
coal or timber lands
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

handsome eght-room dwelling most desraby located
in East Blueed fifty foot front lot with premises
and perfect drainage Would sell exchange this property
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

farm of about $50 acres, Chatham Hill, in Rich Val
ley, in fair state of cultivation, dwelling, barn.
house. and number of houses About $50 cleared
land balance in fine timber Store. MILL school and churches
near by Price $4,000 per acre, satisfactory terms
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

Cylinder Press. The consolidation the News and Head
light enables offer splendid Campbell Printing Press but
little used and in perfect order We could add this obber
and complete outfit for good country oce-and will sell all
at bargain, easy terms and complete Water
Motor for newspaper other machinery
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
DfmctalIism Defined.

The following clear and comprehen-
sive definition has been given by Henry
Hucks Gibbs. now Lord Alderman:
i. An open mint. TO which every man
may bring either gold or silver to he
coined
z. "a fixed ratio which the gold and
SILVER coins are to bear to each other.
). The enactment that rho money
SO coined shall be legal tencc~ to any
amount at the option of the pa yer
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

A handsome and comfortable residence in the town of
MENDOZA on the line othe s. o. R. r. with ample grounds
fruit streets and shrubbery Title guaranteed
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

Mexico Knows "a Good Thing.
Mexico appears TO understand when
II has a good thing. and will continue
to do business at the old stand ON a
uiVer basis.-Illinois State Register.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

farm of $50 acres 2story dwelling large barn. fine
large orchard, good water-about miles fom town Price
$4,000
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

About lou Clear Fork, of
Oft cottage house of
farming near by Price
perac ere one.haf cash, on easyte
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

small farm of about l6 acres, good house. situated
on the east end of county, convenient schools
bargain to a buyer a once.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

small farm of south side of town GOOD 4,
story house, running water in yard nice orchard of
apple peach and cherry trees also grapes road
by the door This is nice little home Price $780, Easy
terms.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01
NO. H.

house of four large lot of about an acre fine
spring OF good water and spring house. ten trees of good fruit
and out buildings This property is located r. r. Avenue
and is bargain at $1,000 We will take less Pavmen
small and terms easy. Make offer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

large eight-room convenient house, for rent Tazewe
Avenue. Possession given March 1st
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

We have hands the following properties and will cheer
fully give any information location, title ETC. We
solicit correspondence with Real Estate Agents in other sections
NO. l.
small tract of unimpoved land the head Cnch
about As acres, buildings Price So per acre
NO. q
large store house fitted for business in Graham Va.
with dwelling above Would exchange this for mmproved
coal or timber lands.
NO. s.
handsome eght-room dwelling, most desraby located
in East Buefed, fifty foot front lot with premises
and perfect drainage Would sell exchange this property
NO. 4
farm of about $50 Chatham Hill in Rich VAL
ley in fair state of cultivation, dwelling, barn. store
house. and number of tenant houses About $50 cleared
land balance in fine timber Store. MILL school and churches
near by Price $1,000 per acre, on satisfactory terms.
NO. s.
handsome and comfortable residence in the town off
Mendoza, the line of the R. R. with ample grounds
fruit streets and shrubbery. Title guaranteed
NO. g.
large eghtrOom convenient house, for rent on Tazewe
Avenue. Possession given March LIST.
NO. T.
Two small houses, for sae three rooms EACH good lot
Prices low and terms easy.
the end of county, schools and churches
A bargain to buyer at
Cylinder Press The consolidation News and Head
light enables us to offer splendid Campbell Printing
little used and perfect order We could to this obber
and complete outfit for good country ofceand will all
at bargain, and easy terms and complete Water
Motor for newspaper or other machinery
NO. TO-
farm of $50 2story dwelling large barn. fine
large orchard good water-about miles fom town Price
$4,000
house of four large lot of about of an acre fine
spring of good water and spring house. of good fruit
and out buildings This property is located R. R. Avenue
and is bargain at $1,000. We will take less Payments
small and terms easy. Make n offer
= NO 12.-
small farm of south side of town GOOD ,
story house, running in yard nice orchard off
apple peach and cherry trees also grapes Public road runs
by hedoor This is nice little home Price $1,000 Easv
terms.
NO. l3-
About 100 Clear Fork miles
Off cottage house of
and farming land Schools
per acre onehalf cash. rest n easy terms
NO.
good farm of 200 and farming
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

Two small houses for sale, three EACH good lot
Prices low and easy
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-04-01

good farm of exchange
voodr
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
Statement by Senator Moses

This moruing's Columbia papers say that
Mr.. q. G. Cattino appeared before the State
Board of Control and said that be heard that
ticket was to be cent up BY Senator Alta
mont Moses aud for that reason hewanted to
make a statement. He was Informed that
Mr.. Moses had made no suggestions to the
Board, but ip view Of the fact that suchrecom-
mepda,ions might come in he made his state
ment.
I made DO recommendation to the State
Board as they did not call on me to make
any recommendation. Had been called on
as the Senator from this county, would
have made such recommendation as thought
best.
Mr.. Cuttino's insinuation ia entirely un-
warranted by the facts The Masonic Tera-
pie is pot owned by Jews. 1t is stock COM
pany Of Sl0,0 capital The Masonic lodge
owns $1,000 stock. the Knights of Honor
$500, Legion Of Honor 500, Masonic Chap
ter $l00 and tie Knights of Pythias $l0o.
The balance of stock is owned by about fifty
inaividuals-irrespective of religion. ! own
only Sl00 of ;ts stock. The Board of Direc-
tors consets of Messrs E. W. Noise, r. D.
Lee, R. N. Wallace, Neill o. Donuell, Jno. s.
Hughson, A. Ryttenberg and myself. The
stores we're built for the purpose of being
rented. One store vas rented to an p.
agent. have not heard the Board of Di-
rcc.ors or any one censuring the dispensary
for moying. It certainly never entered my
mind to do 80, and / have no prejudice
against the Board Of Gontrel on that account.
Think Mr.. Cuit;no will have TO look for some
other reason for "the i'll will of the owners ot
the building" He certainly made mis-
statement 30 far as am concerned.
ALTANONT MOSES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
Army to Be Concentrated in
the South.

Washington. April 15.--Decidedly
the most warlike step taken by the
war department in preparing for the
possibility of an encounter with
Spain was inaugurated to day when
orders were issaed for the concentra
ton at four points in the South of
six regiments of cavalry, twenty-five
regiments of infantry and the light
batteries of FIVE regiments of artil.
lery At Chickamauga there will be
six regiments of cavalry and the light
batteries of I've regiments Of artil-
lery at New Orleans, eight regi-
menta of infantry !; at Tampa, seven
regiments Of infantry, and at Mobile
seven regiments of infantry. Since
the civil war no such proportion of
the army has been modified, and the
movement itself is the best evidence
Of the gravity of the situation as
looked upon by the President and his
advisors
The determination to rendezvous
the troops in the South, where they
can be acclimated to the conditions
of more tropical climate, has been
Under consideration by the Preeiden-
and his Cabinet for some time. 1t
was not until to-day, however, that
the President, in view of the enor-
nous expense which will be entailed.
felt justified in taking this step.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
CONDITION OF SMALLPOX
IN COLUMBIA.
Disease spreading--.One Hun.
dred Cases in Town.

The smallpox situation in THE city
has assumed an alarming phase, and
ur'ess more stringent measures are
adopted to prevent the further spread
of the past it will be running riot among
all classes in very short space of time
Columbia is face to face with grave
condition of affairs and this ia no time
for soft words or for in any manner
coDcealing the facts.
The disease is rapidly spreading. is
very virulept, and to these facts must
be added that there is oot much hope of
stamping it out under the present
arrangements.
Il is on the authority CT one of the
vaccinating aud inspecting committee
that shere are to-day no less than 100
cases Of genuine smsllpox 10 Columbia,
and in the pest house there are fifteen
cases. Where's less than a week ago
there we're. according to similar author
ity, not more than fifteen cases all told
snd only three in the pest house.
Health Officer Sweariugen, this com.
mittee says, it utterly pewerless to per-
form lis duty as inspector. 1t will
require no less than the entire police
force to keep ap with all the cases
and have them turned over to the
board of health. But this means OF
precau.ion the board refused to
adopt at its las. meeting. Officer
Swearengin is doing his best. but on
account of being alone bis efforts for
the most part are not effective. As
fast as be reports cases and before
they can be visited and dealt With,
they take fight out Of dread of the
pess house and escape while be makes
the report, thus injecting additional
localities.
But perhaps the most dangerous
condition is the inability of retaining
the patients at the pest house after
they are formally aud officially lodged
there A day or so ago two patients
ran away Ooe of these has never
been recovered. The other came back
and as ao excuse for bis absence said
that be just veos to pay little visit to
his relatives. Others steal out for a
walk down the street aud have DO
hesitaucy ip stopping for talk with
anyone they chance to meet.
Thus it will be seen that every man,
women aod child in the town is 10 dan
ger Of infection.
Vaccination. public, private and com.
pulsory, is proceeding rapidly, but
shere is quite q uumber among the
negroes aud ignorant aud negligent
whites. who are avoiding this preoao-
ton. and the present force is inadequate
to cope with this difficulty .-Colam bia
Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
SPAIN DETERMINED 70 RESIST
INTERFERENCE.

Madrid. April 10 The speech
from the throne which will be deliv-
cred today is said to be warlike in
tone All indications point toward
the government taking firm and de-
termined stand to resiss to the bitter
end all attempts to interfere in Cuba.
War with the United States Is re,
garded as the certain result of the
action taken in Congress yesterday.
Spain charges the United States with
being the aggressor aud will main
tain what is deemed the rights of the
Spanish people at all hazards
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
statsburg Letter.
srArssuRe, S. C. April 10, 1898.

CTATEBURG, .. ". a prll ~, loSo.
The morning OF Eas,e. fingers still, and
each one Of the congregation at Statesburg
must often look back with pleasure to recall
i,s sacred joys. The day dawned chill and
dark, but soon the clouds rolled away and the
sun light seemed to say to the flowers, "The
Lord is Ris~u," aud they to answer, as each
bud showed forth the resurrection "He is
risen indeed ~ The church was beautifully
decked With smiiex and flowers, the altar
being mses Of white. The pulpit glowed
With potted plants and & sentence in white
and gold, Welcome, Happy Morning ~
The sides of the church were dressed with
smilax aud flowers, and no part of the
beautiful interior seemed neglected. The
congregation assembled early to hear the
carol by the Sunday School. For this, the
children, their teachers aud superintendent
formed outside near the vestry, and getting
into line marched with banners to the church
door and up the aisle singing, to the cbancel,
and forming there in semi-circle, eung
verse; then reforming in line filed out through
the vestry door, the last sweet notes 6oatipg
nack iato the church from the open air.
The aervlces we're conducted by the faithful
an1 efficient lay reader, who for about twelve
years has read to the congregation in the
absence of the rector. The music rendered
by choir OF twelve vas particularly good,
being of high order aud sung with TASTE and
cultivation. The sermon read was oa the
came line, clearly aad forcibly put, and the
happy faces, many under brish. Easter hats,
smiled with peace which touched respon-
sive chord
Memory can bring mp no dearer, sweater
picture than the church of the Holy Cross on
such an Easter morning. Outside under the
silent trees sleep the loved ones who have in
their time and day decked the loved church
for such festival. Aud their places hardly
seem vacant when the day comes again, 80
clearly do their looks and words retarn with
circling years. In the mids. of strife aud
the loud talk of var, the petty tumalt Of
pickering men struggling for place aud
power, one longs sometimes for rest by the
way, then let that person some calm. fair
morniog in the spring drive through the
couotry and attend such service at the
beautiful church. "Kept peaceful in the midst
Of strife"
The two schools, one in the upper neigh
borbood taught By Miss Anderson, and the
other in the lower neighborbood by Miss
Williams; united in a large picnic last Fri
day at the Borough. The affair was largely
attended and much enjoyed By young and
old, ending in the late afternoon and even
ing with piano dance; AZ rule the people
are concerning themselves much moro about
replanting corn than the prospect OF grim
vizaged war. Though the voice of the jingo
is beard in the land calling out for vengeance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
"Captain Dick" Again.

10 response to an expressed desire on the
part of many. The Sumter Club have re-
quested Messrs. Berram and Willard to re-
main over in Sumter another week and play
one performance of their beautiful military
play "Cap.ain Dick" The performance will
take place at the Academy of Music mex,
Tuesday night, April 26 che original cast
will be augmented by the addition OF come OF
the cast who appeared go successfully in
"What Shall We Do With Herr" and as
this will positively be Bertram and W,llard's
last appearance in Sumter for more than q
year, there is little doubt but their pretty war
play will receive hearty reception.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
PREPosrRRoUs CHARGE.
Accusation Against Senator Moses
by County Board Of Control.

Columbia, April 8-The State Board Of
Control met to-day in regular eessiou and IN
addition 10 the routine business the matter oi
repairing the Robertson warehouse, recently
purchased for the nse of the..State dispersary
the enforcement of the dispcnsary law in Co.
lumbia, and the appointment of boards o1
control for several countiee, were considered
The appointment of board for Sumter
County received more attention than any
other on account of the circumatarces con.
nected with it
There were recommendations for three diff.
ferept boards. One, endorsed by the "Labor.
ers and Mechanics Club" suggested Messrs
E. T. Wipdsam, E. F Chandler and VIM. N
Saunders. Another from number of citi
zsns recommended Messrs II. c. Cuttino, y
]. Dinkins aud j j. Britton. The two form
er are members Of the present board. The
third 'ticke,' was composed of the presep'
board, Messrs. Cuttino. Dinkins and j. 7
Hayes.
Mr.. Cuttino and Dispenser Refield appear
ed before the board. The former said that be
heard that ticket was 10 be sent up by Sen
ator Atlamont Moses, and for that reason ht
wanted to make statement. He was in.
forz ed that ar. Moses had made DO sugges
tioos to the board, but in view Of the fac'
that such Recommendations might come ir
he made h;s statement
He said that the dispensary was formerly
located in the '.Masonic Temple owued By
Jews. Az original package agent, himself 6
Jew, signi6ed his intention of renting store
room adjoining the dispensary and in the
game building. Tie county board of con.
troll protested, but the store was rented and
the p. agent had emissaries at work to de-
coypedis nsary patrons from that institution
For this reason fhe dispepsary moved, and
by 80 doiog incurred the i'll will of the own
ers of the building. The insinuation was thai
Senator Noses was opposed to the presen
board for these personal reasons and not fol
cause
The statement of Mr.. Cuttino was received
as information and the appointment of tb'
board was deferred until the night session
A. the nignt session the following board o
control was appointed for Sumter county
Somter-E T. Wiudham, r. c. Cuttino
w. N. Saunders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20

IA word TO the wise is sufficient" and q
word from the wise should be sufficient, but
you ask, who are the vice Those who
know. The oft repeated experience of trust
worthy persons may be taken for know ledge
Mr.. ". n. Terry says Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy gives better satisfaction than any
other in the market. He has beea in the drug
business at Elkton, KY, for twelve years ,,
has sold husdreds of bottles of this remedy
aud nearly al other cough medicines manu-
factnred, which shows conclusively shat
Chambe.lain's is the most satisfactory to the
people, and is the beat. For sale by Dr.. A
J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
Pensions and School Funds.


The State board of peusion. is anx-
ious TO hold ita meeting aud send on,
the checks to the various pensioners nj
tho State. bat Comptroller Derham says
this cannot be done until all the conn-
ties have SEQ. 10 sheir reporss- There
are ssill some four or Eve cornties sba,
have not sen. 10 their pension lists. Il
Is impossible to pro rate the 100000
fund until these are received.
The comptroller has not yet sent oui
any yar1ants fer ths supplemental
-schook fa6d, and swilEnos be able to dc
so uasil two or three laggard counties
send in the 6lled-in blaaks showing
gsxes, eye. This information vas ask
sd for some time ago.