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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
SAVED THE SHIP.
Firemnn's Presence of Mind Avert
cal an Awful Calamity.

Ffremnn's Presence of Mind Avert
cal an Awful Calamity.
A second-class fireman serving on
one of the smaller u. S. cruisers had
his head about him when the maya
zine of his ship was threatened, a few
years ago, and he has had the much
better rating of a water-tender ever
since. One of his shipmates of the
black gang was cleaning his section Of
the after engine-room bilges one morn
ing. His particular section of the
bilges was on the starboard side of the
extreme after part of the engine-room.
Immediately aft of the engine-room
was the ships magazine, separated
from the engine-room by steel parti-
ton. Bilges are cleaned with turpen-
tine-soaked waste. The bilge-cleaner,
too lazy to fill one of the small tur-
pentine cans provided for the purpose,
dragged a five-gallon can of turpen-
tifIef 70 his bilge station and began
work.. Smoking is strictly prohibited
In the Fengine-rooms of a man-of-war
on account of the large amount OF
combustible stores necessarily slowed
less sort of blade, however, and when
he had got his bilge-cleaning under
way he took out his pipe and lit it,
carelessly chucking the match in the
bilge. There was some turpentine in
bilge, and the, match, still aglow, set
1t into a flame. The bilge-cleanek
jumped to his feet, and in doing so
he overturned the five gallons Of tur-
pentine. Then the bilge was converted
into roaring mass of flame that shot
to the berth-deck gratings and played
directly against the steel bulkhead
separating the engine-room from the
magazine. The careless bilge-cleaner
was scorched, and he bolted for the
spar deck yelling like a madman. The
| second-class fireman with the head on
him was the only other man in the
after engine-room at the time this hap
pened. He made jump for the bilge-
covers that had been removed by his
reckless mate, and, although severely
burned while doing it, he thrust them
over the bilges. Then he seized a
wrench and knocked open one of the
intakes from the sea, letting water
directly into the bilge that was in
flames. The water came in so rapidly
that it knocked the bilge-covers off,
but it drowned the fire. There was
more than a foot of water In the en-
gine-rooms before the intake could
be closed again, but that was a small
matter compared with what might
have happened had the hot turpentine
flame Tapped the magazine bulkhead
much longer. BY the time fire quart
: ers was sounded and the men on deck
got down below the second-class fire.
man, with his hair and eyebrows all
burned off and the. skin peeling from
his face and hands. was throwing
bucketful after bucketful of the incom.
Ing sea water against the steel bulk
head, which was already. so hot thai
1t sent back clouds of steam. :
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
At North farewell.

For sale at North Tazewell. 5 lots near
the depot, with two Cottage houses of
rooms each on lots, corn crib, barn,
spring house and other necessary out
buildings, all new; also so bearing fruit
trees grapes and berries of finest varie
ties, plenty of good water. Will slI
cheap or exchange for farm.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

Francis II. Harlowe. of Atlanta. Ca. fur
hisnes case in point lie writes;
for some years past, was subject to
constipation, from which l suffered IN
ctcaStng Inconvenience. in spite of the
use OF medicines of various kinds until
some months ago. when 1 began t,kins,
pr. ]. {. Ayers pills. They have cntireiS
corrected the coStiVc habit. aud vastly
improved my general health" (Rrv1
FRANCIS b. HARLowE. Atlanta. Ga.
Constipation Is. perhaps. the most se,;-
Gus physical evil of to-day, 1t l. like the
oStopus. that grapples its victim aud
i0>tcns ITS tcntacleS on trunk aud limbs
one alter another, until at last. incapable
OF longer resistance. the helpless being
ton Is the beginning of many of the most
,nlutuetous maladies, the ciogged system
becoming charged with poisons that affect
me liver and kidneys. aud PROSTATE
tne entire being mentally. morally, aud
pANsically. DIR. Ayers Pills will cure
constipation. IL you doubt II send for DR..
aNer SurSbook, free. containing the
Il stimony of those cured by tails remedy
Address j. {. Aver Co, Lowell. Mass.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
la the Clerks Office @

VIRGINIA: la the Clerks Office q
Tazewell Circuit Court, June 29th,
1898, {. j. Hale, administrator OF &. II.
Hale deed who sues for the benefit ui
BAILEY Hale, Complnunant,
vs..
w. j. Buckland, j. \. Ia Chnnccry.
Dor aud Austin Mullins.
Defendants.
The Object of this suit is to enforce the
lien al a judgement ia favor ol the com
plainant against the delcndants, w. j .
auckland aud j. \. Tabornnd to enforce
the lien al attachment in favor of the
complainant against certain lnHd belong
iug to the defendant, Austin Mullins,
levied upon for the debt sought TO be- en-
forced to suit SiT9.1O with interest and
costs. IL is further certified that the
proper Affidavit has been made aud filed
that the bill has been filed, the order OF
al tachIrrut issued. and the attachment
executed and returned. And il appear
ing from Affidavit ON file ia sad office
that Austin Mullins * "a nonresident of
the State of Nirginin. II * ordered that
he appear here within fifteen days after
due publication al this order, aud do
hat is necessary to protect his interest
in this suit, aud that copies hereof he
published an posted as required 10y law.
copy Tcstc.
II. BANE HARTMAN, CLERK.
HENRY X GRAHAM, i. q.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
UCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

FHE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
hheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
LANDS, Chilblains, Corns and all
Nkin Eruptions, and positively cures
i.les, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfact-
ion, or money refunded. Price %
cents per box For sale by a. f.
Hargrave.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
Free Pills.

Send your address to Fl. e. Buck
len 81 Co., Chicago, and get a free
sample box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. A trial will convince Won of
their merits These pills are easy in
action and are particularly eff, ctive
in the cure of Constipation and Sick
Headache. For Malaria and J iver
troubles they have been proved in
valuable They are guarantee lode
be perfectly free from every deleter
ious substance and to be purely veg
etable. They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tone to the
stomach and bowels greatly invigo
rate the sy stem. Regular size 25c
per box Sold by Jno. E Jackson,
Druggist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
Failed 10 Identify Her

Miss Mugg-I don't see how it Is
your sister failed to find me at the sta
tion. You said you would describe me
to her.
Infatuated Lover (who sees good
zeal more in Miss Mugg than other
toiks can)-Yes. l told her to look Cor
beautiful girl, with the face OF .
Madonna and the form of syiph.
It's queer she missed Won.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
REAL ESTATE AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY


We hope department the meeting ground f ,to ~
in nn peo h no VINO want TO buy aud will pains
We have on handt h following nronor,es
to location. title a,rs VIII
W RealE Estate Agt nts in other sections
NO -
M tract of nuimlro land near head of Cnch hnt II ~
No .
Ine" house for business in Graham vo v, ,,;
~ ~
NO. s.
Rued fifty foot 'front.' Loft with & most deslrafy oeateed in East
age Would sell or exchange property ~ w ' "'"
NO. T.
A farm of about 45O ocos ot C,ol,.., t,, :; p;,vu
@ dwelling new barn store house and number
mill school and churches n w u pnee IN hno timber store
terms ~ ~ ~ p acre. q" satisfactory
" hawthorne ou, us.,,
A. O. r. r. with omrI s III 'no town OF Mendoaon the
Guaranteed '''' e'' "'' ''o'' ana shr"Dbery Title
large eight room convenient house rnzowe Avenue
and T%0 "%" houses for sale three EACH low
small good new honsc su,o1 IN ,n n
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

For YOUNG LADIES, ROANOKE. Va.

Opens Sept. Sth. 1898 One of the leading
Schools for Young Ladies in the South. Mag
nihcent buildings, all modern improvements.
Campus ten acres. Grand Mountain scenery
i'm Valley OF Va, famed for health. European
and American teachers. Full course. super
iOr advantages i'm Art and Music, students
from twenty i've states. For catalogue address
the President, MATTE Il l.. HARRIS, Roanoke,
Virginia. j. st.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
A Trait in Common.

Mrs. Yeast-Have you ever seen anv.
tning In the moon which reminded YOU
OF q man?
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Oh, yes: when Il
was full, have.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
One Nay-

Rev. Longnecker-I wish / could
think OF some way to make the congre-
cation keep their eyes on me during
the sermon.
Little Tommy-Pa, you want to nut
the clock right behind the pulpit.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
Before and After

Cr'mpins-I see the sweetheart OF a
st; Louis peroxide blonde has shot her.
Bozer-What did she do?
Crimmons-She dyed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
Rich in Coal.

We have about eighty acres of
he finest coal and timber lands in
his section lying on the waters of
Try Fork.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
War News.

During these exciting times you
cln do no bette; than ,bscribe &c
the News and one or more paper,
of our clubbing list. Reld tn, list
and send us your order.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
NORTH TAzEWELL BEEF MARKET

We deliver the best beef in quar-
tiles to suit customers at any pOir
in town. Orders by Telephone or
otherwise promptly attended to
Telephone free.
j. II. WHITLEY a. Son.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12
How He Gef1 a.

Browne-Old De Soaque seems Ia
nave the wisdom of the serpent.
Towne--Yes; the result of const.nt
lsSooistion
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

pa - TO RIA.
Bears the II The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature e &Maz1Mw
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

Tickets on sale daily limited TO
Nov. LIST, 1898.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

Farm OF 100 acres new story house large barn fine
good wator--about mills from town Price $4,000
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

II arcres y me' from Tip Top about b acres cleared a %
$3.50 ~ -
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

good farm of 200 ncrcs gazing and FARMING, nnd 70
good residence ia town.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

we nave Oh hand the following properties, a will ch,
any information to location title rates etc nd WIZ -
ence with Real Esiae Agents in other sections
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

tract ct "nImproved land head of Cnch about N
Price. 80. per acre.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-12

We nope to make this department the meeting ground
sell and those to BUYS No oins
In bringing together the ~ - ~ i
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15
PROBABLY PREMATURE.
Fall Of Manila Discredited From Tw,
Good Sources.

Fall Of Manila Discredited From Two
Good Sources.
LONDON, June l4.-Secretary Briggs
Of the Manila Railway company. who
is in constant communication with
Manila, discredits the rumors in circu.
lation as to the surrender of hat place.
He received q cable message from
Manila Sunday via Hong Kong. report.
ing that the road was working and no
mention was made Of the city having
surrendered. MI. Briggs believes the
Spaniards would surrender to Rear
Admiral Dewey in preference to being
conquered by the insurgents. The Sec
rotary is informed that q full under.
standing exists between Admiral
Dewey and the insurgents aud it is
generally believed at Hong Kong and
Manila that before Aguinaldo, the in.
surgent leader. consented to return to
Manila he secured pledges that the
United States would not leave him in
the lurch by returning the Philippine
islands TO the Spaniards.
Referring to the Spanish tales Of al.
legged insurgent atrocities. Mr.. Briggs
says they are utter nonsense. He adds
that the natives Of the Philippines are
the mildest people in the world, and
asserts that ali tho Europeans there
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15
4 FESTIVE OCCASION.

Prepsrstious For . Rig Time at the lay
ing Of the Capitol Conversions
ST. PAUL, June l5.-All Minnesota
is to be invited to the laying of che
cornerstone Of the new state capitol on
July %. And while the capitol com.
mission will bear the charge Of arrange
ments for o fitting celebration. the peo-
pie Of st. Paul are to share In the labor
OF preparing q suitable programme.
The state will be in o way the guests
of the city.
So Claiming Seabory called o meet.
ing Of the persons who can be depended
upon at ouch o time at the chamb Der OF
commerce. The commission has made
Governor Clough. Mr.. Seabury and
Colonel Graves OF Duluth, an execu.
tive committee on arrangements, and
Mr.. Seabury is naturally the working
member. About Is Of the business
men met at his invitation, voted that
St. Paul would do whatever was proper
and authorized Mr.. Seabury to draw on
them and their neighbors for any serv.
ices.
No details have been fixed upon yet
except the date. While there is some
talk Of Masonic ceremonies, there is
also the feeling that in such a cosmo-
politan community as this state every.
body should be included by representa-.
ton in the exercises, and the state au.
thorities will probably have the place
Of honor. There must be q procession,
Of course, and as there will be no mill.
tary unless the war ends sooner than
the people expect, the parade will be
made up OF civic bodies aud municipal
Organizations.
Presumably there will be excursions
over all the railroads, and the city or
the citizens will probably arrange
some outside attractions for the even.
ing.
There will be an Grafton. also. by
some n who can speak for the whole
state. Music will also be o prominent
foe r~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15

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BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The average condition Of spring
wheat Is 100. S-unprecedently high.
Adrian G. Arson has been engaged
az manager Of the New York baseball
club and has taken charge OF the team.
Congressman D! w: Mills Of Chicago
was unanimously renominated by the
Republican convention OF the Fourth
district.
John D. Morrissey, the we'll known
Colorado mining man, is dead. He
was once wealthy but died compare.
lively poor.
Robert Lonyon's Sons spelter plant
at lola. Kan, was destroyed by fire,
causing an estimated loss Of SO, 900,
with 40 insurance. The flrm employed
$50 men.
Both senate and house have adopted
the conference report on the wal rev.
enue measure. As passed it provides
for the COMA &c OF 81. sou, 0OO Q mouth
of the seigniorage and for the issue Of
$500, 600. 600 OF bonds.
DR.. D. &. ..Pearsons, the we'll known
alder Of struggling educational institu.
tons. has undertaken to give the Salt
Lake college, Of Salt Lake, Utah,
5000 on condition that its officers
raise 500. 0o0 more within a'year. -,
Joe Choynsk has signed articles to
fight Kid Mccoy 20 rounds before the
Hawthorne Athletic club OF Buffalo.
n. Y. Aug. 20. The men will fight at
catch weights. The purse offered is
$500. winner 70 take IS per cent, loser
% per cent = 80
Dr.. n. s. Davis. q leader in medical
instruction in Chicago for 50 years,
will resign as dean of. tho Northwest.
ern University Medical school at the
close OF the collegiate year. He is 81
years OF age. His son. Dr.. N. S. Davis.
Jr.. will probably succeed him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15

"uIiC, wACu IL
comes so soon to this tragic end.
If men would only take the most com-
mon sense precautions against the en-
croachrlents Of ill-health, there would be
fewer houses of mourning, and fewer
women left alone almost helpless before
the battle Of life is half over. a mans
liver and stomach are twin machines that
work together, either to make OF unmake.
II they work wrong, they deplete and
poison his blood. Impure and impover-
lshed blood mean ickness and death. If
they work right, they purify and enrich
the blood. A man whose blood is rich and
pure, and whose liver is active cannot we'll
be unhealthy. Headaches, biliousness, in
digestion and csstivencss, which men gen
orally disregard, are Natures warnings
that the twin mechanism. stomach and
liver, Is working against, instead of for
hin DR.. Piercc's Golden Medical Discov.
cry is the best medicine to use under these
circumstances. 1t creates appetite, cor
reefs all disorders Of the digestion, ~invigor-
ates the liver and fills the arteries with
rich, red, healthy blood. As an invigorat-
all the malt extracts. 1t is the great blood.
maker and flesh builder. 1t does not build
sickly, fabby fat as cod liver oil does. but
the firm, muscular tissues Of health.
For the last nine ve<rs," writes William
Miller, Esq, Of 65I Mulberry Street, Reading,
Pa, - have been very poor in health. ! SUI.
iered with 2 running. sore leg. I tried many
kinds OF different medicines, and doctors with
out relief. Then l used three bottles Of Golden
Medical Discovery and can say that an en-
tirely cured. can now do as good a days work
as the next man"
U~nfailable-Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
for constipation and biliousness.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15

SO assists nature
in the change TAX
ing place that
the Expectant
NJ t h is ena-
blcd to look for.
ward t
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15
No COMPLAINTS to Make.

WISoSA. Mimi, June l5.-Captain
Galien and Private Humason Of Com
pany G, and Sergeant Cieminski OF
Company E, Of the Twelfth Minnesota
volunteers, who have been detailed to
recruit tie companies up to the full
strength, have arrived home. They re.
port that the boys In camp are in ex.
cellent health and spirits and have no
complaint to make. They are al, how.
ever, anxious to move to Cuba.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15

Likely to he Largely Oyersubscribed.
WASHINGTON, q II lo.-Treasury
officials say the indications are that the
$500, 900. 900 loan viii be largely over.
subscribed,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15
Castellane Fought a Dnel.

PARIS, June l5.-Count Boniface de
Castellane, who married Miss Anna
Gould Of New York, fought a duel
with NJ. Henri Tourot Of The Petite
Repullique Franchise. Three rounds
Were fought with swords and NJ. Tourot
was wounded in each round, twice
slightly and the third time severely, in
the right forearm. thus ending the duel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15
CAN RAISE no FUNDS.

SPANS Efforts for u Foreign Loan Have
Failed.
LONDON, June IA dispatch to The
Morning Post from Madrid, via Bar.
ritz, France, says: SPANS efforts for
a foreign loan have failed. General
B.anco wires urgent demands for sup.
plies, as he expects the blockade to be.
come severe. Captain de la Casa. late
Spanish military attache at Washing.
ton, has arrived at Madrid and has
given the government valuable infor.
nation regarding the American war
PREPARATION
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15

W0I0 CuA PSASOU tAoV tu0y mU0C0IoO w
enough courage to revolt.
LONDON, June lA-The United States
ambassador here, Colonel John Hay,
says there is no foundation for the
statement that he is reponsible for the
story published in the United States to
the effect that Manila has fallen. .
REFORM CHINESE POLITICS.
Progressive Celeseia,s Thvonshout the
Empire Arc Organising.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press
SHANGHAI. May IL. - After the
China. Japanese war several reform
clubs were projected by influential Chi.
nese looking towards the reform Of Chi.
nese politics. One Of these societies
was gathering great power when IL
overshot the mark aud was summarily
annihilated by the throne. At the
present date q formidable organization
Of progressive Chinese is being organ
lied throughout the empire. 1t is to
be q national organization with
branches in each city and town. In
one sense it is progressive. and in All.
other it is retrogressive. The core.
spondent has reliable information from
most prominent sources that the organ.
ization has the patronage of the most
prominent men in the new China. The
hopeful feature about this ''patriotio
association is that its cardinal princi.
pie is the preservation Of the empire.
Patriotism has been almost defunct for
years and this is IN attempt, to rouse
the people. TheA dictionary feature Of
the movement ia its
Hatred Of All Things Foreign.
The organization was launched by
the 10000 literati assembled recently
at Pekin for the examinations for the
doctors degree.
There are 80 articles and Is bylaws
for the organization and the preamble
IL as follows:
This patriotic club is formed for
the defense Of the empire. in view Of
the fact that our territory is daily
sliced away, the powers Of the govern.
ment daily circumscribed, and the peo-
pie more and more oppressed" etc.
They are to protect the territory,
the people and the religion"
Each local club is to become tho cen.
ter Of q system OF preaching"
This idea is copied bodily from the
methods Of the missionaries In spread.
ing Christianity. 1t is stipulated that
the literati at each point shall SPEAK
from texts relating to the preserva.
ton OF the state, the religion and the
raco
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15
BLANCO NEEDS WAR STORES,
said the Spsoiah G~ovsrnmsut VIII Al
TEN pit TO Send Supplios.

DAld she hpsOiah Government VIII Al
tempt 70 Send SuppIisa.
LONDON, juno 1.-THE Madrid cor
respondent Of The Standard says:
General Blanco. having again tele
graphed that in case the blockade be
comes stricter 1t will be urgent TO SEND
war stores as his supply is running
short. the government has taken s,er.
to dispatch abundant supplies BY ias
vessels from Spain and foreign ports.
The more important supplies from
Spain will be strongly conveyed and
will he sent immediately.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-15
MORE FIGHTING.
Renewed Attacks on American Marines
at 6aantanamo Lasting ALI Through
Sunday Night.

New YORK, June IA special
dated off C%aimanera. June IL, via Mole
St. Nicholas, Hayti, reports that there
was a renewal on Sunday Of the Span.
ish attacks upon the force Of marines
landed there "a Friday last. The fight.
ing IS said to have lasted all through
Sunday night, Camp McCalla and Crest
HUI being attacked by greatly superior
forces Of the Spanish. The United
States battleship Texas, the gunboat
II .rblehead and the collier Aberenda
supported the marines by directing
tire upon the coass, and particularly
the bushes which, all through these en-
counters, have served to screen the
movements Of the Spaniards.