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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03
Cedar Bluff.

Mr.. c. H. Steele and Mr.. C. II,
Peery, of Paint Lick, were in town
Saturday.
Mr.. G.. B. Hurt, of Raven, Va,
moved into our town one day last
week, to take charge OF the store OF
M. e. Mcclure & Co.
The first half session of the Cedar
Bluff High School closes next Fri.
day, Feb. 3. The school has done
good work this session, and the
prospects are good for largo en-
rollment during the next few
months
Jas, A. Repass, of Paint Lick, Wis.
tied home folks Sunday.
Mrs. w. P. Cecil returned one
day last week, from an extended
visit to Halle Green, Ky.
Scott Bros are preparing to erect
an Office and stock room near their
new cotton and wooden mills. They
mean business.
Mr.. j. r. Witten, of Unoka,
spent part of last week in our
town.
Work is being pushed on the res
idence of Mr.. j. M. Harlow, near
the postoflice.
Quite number of the young peo-
pie of Cedar Bluff attended the de-
bate between Revs. Presley and
Dooley, at Lockhart's Chapel. Sun
day.
Rev. j. W. Laird has been holdin5
a meeting In Baptist Valley for the
past week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03
Married.

MIR. S. A. Leffel, of Shawvcr's
Mills, and Miss Minnie ii. Wad-
dell, of Ceres, Bland County, were
married on January 25th, at 8
O'CLOCK, p. M, at the residence of
William B. Gregory, Rev. d. A.
Leffel, brother of the groom, offici.
ting.
On same date, and by same
minister, Mr.. FL. G. spratt, of Lib.
erty Hill, and Miss Sarah 4 d.
Shaver, of shawver's Mills, at
the home of bride. The NEWS
presents its congratulations to the
young people.
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4 Condensed News Gathered in
4 and around TazeweM

Mr.. T. E. George is still stick but
is improving.
We rent houses, collect rents and
bad debts. Try us.
The deepest snow of the winter
fell on Monday night.
Tazewell Drug Co., Moss 81
Grecvcr change their ads.
Hon. Henry Bowen was in town
Tuesday, as also was Reese II.
Bowen.
Mayor Doak and John Brittaine
left on yesteday for Tennessee to
buy cattel.
We have another house added to
our list this week-a nice, comforta,
BILE house-rent cheap.
Mr.. Robert Barnes, an aged and
prominent citizen of the Cove, and
well knwn throughout the county,
is seriously ill.
Mr.. A. Il. Wards condition is
not improved at this writing, and
his condition is regarded as seri-
GUS.
Read the advertisement of the
Cosmopolitan magazine, and other
offers, on the third page of this pa
per.
When you want a job Of print
ing, do one of these things: Call
us up, drop in to see us, or drop
us a card
Brother Bausell, editor of the
Lebanon News, was III town yes.
terday and paid this office pleas
ant visit.
Rev. G. w. Summers, of Saltvllle,
passed through town on Monday to
his home. He had been to the bur-
ial of his brother, Edward, on Blue
stone.
JAS. d. Harrison, of the firm of
Jas. d. Harrison & Co., of Knob,
Va, was in town on Tuesday.
II. L. Howell, Esq, Of Burke's
Garden, was in town Oil Tuesday,
bright andearly, with his team.
j. M. Coffee is suffering from
wounded foot. He stuck a pitch
fork through ii Que day this week.
Mr.. r. q. Chapman is at home
this week. He has accepted posi-
tion temporarily with large New
York house as travelling salesman.
In our regular column will be
found the announcement of T. Il.
George, for County clerk. This an
nouncement came in too late for
last weeks issue.
Mrs. Catherine Ball, an insane
woman, from the west end of the
County, was lodged in Jail here Oh
Wednesday, by MIR. G. III. Steele.
Mrs. Estill and her son, DR.. A.
d. Estill, left on Monday afternoon
for Lexington, after completing
their sad mission of laying to rest
the body of DR.. Estill.
MIR. j. l.. williamson, the stove
repair man, who has been here sew
eral weeks, repairing stoves, left
Tuesday. Mr.. Williamson is
skiiful and faithful workman, and
will do all he promises.
A walking preacher is Rev. d. A.
Leffel, of Shawver's Mill. On Jan
uary 25th, he walked nine miles and
married two couples in three hours.
We are not surprised to hear that it
took him thirty minutes to eat his
supper, at the last marriage.
Mr.. j. j. Banner passed through
Tazewell some days ago, returning
to his home at Coeburn, from
business visit east. Mr.. Banner
was for some years a citizen of
Tazewell, and is kindly remem-
bered by our people.
Il Mr.. George NJ. Turner, who has
been with DR.. jackson for some
time, left on Tuesday to accept ii
position with DR.. j. G. Hughes,
in Ashland, Va. Mr.. Turner is a
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03

We are authorized and reQu,
ted to announce j. N. Johnson,
candidate for re election To 4
Office of Commissioner of the RI
rnue Tor JeffrrsOnville Distr.
election, 4th. Thursday in
1899.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03
Handy to
have when
your house
l s on F i r G

IS insurance in good company
lou can stand and watch the flames
devour your home with much lose
excitement, if you are insured in -
good company. You are not mann.
80 apt to risk your life TO save your
home ii You have policy in a rood
company. Did you ever see tb. nv
i"e'S,oh on n mans face while h.
was oeholding the flames lick nm in
an honr the savings it had tokep
MN years to accumulate? I have
It's a most unpleasant sight. For n
S'"h'i sum III write you policy in
one o. my companies that will mako
you sale three years
l.F Hurt
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03

We aIe authorized to announ,
Mr. 5. III. Laird n candidate /,
Commissioner of lie revenue f,
Maiden Spring District, Tazew,
Comfy Virginia. Election A.
Thursday in May 1899.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03
Saddles and Harness

of all styles and make.
Brides, Halters, Back Bands,
Whips, Lashes, Saddle-pockets,
Leggins, Lap Robes, Saddle
Blankets, Horse Blankets, Horse
Collars, Collar Pads, Gig Pads,
etc. You will find most any
thing you need in riding or
driving at my place and at
right prices. guarantee every
thing to be just as represented.
Your trade earnestly solicited.
Yours truly
w. L.DRAPE r
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03
NO T ICE. 4.

Blacksm1thlng done in Burke's Garden at
Groseclose shop by w. d. Davis cheaper
han eve before
Horse shoeing all around 6Octs.
Mattocks sharpened both ends
lOc. Mattocks layed, both ends
SOC. New tire made and put on
$500. Cutting and putting ON
Cd tire Sl.5O set. ALI other
blacksmithing correspondingly
low.
/ am prepared to do all kinds of work
and with best material All work
guaranteed.
w. ID. DAVIS. =
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03

hereby announce myself a C
didate for the Office of Comm
siOner of the Revenue in the j,
ersonville district, election the Z
Thursday in May. 1899.
THOs. Ell. GILLESPIE
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03
TazeweII College,
TAZEWELL,V VA.

/ er of the Revenue in Clear L
Distri ct. Election 4th Thurs
Ill May. PHILLIP G. BAUGH
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03
TAZEWELL COLLEGE
IN NORMAL IN
N COURSE. Y
OUR AIM is

10 supply schools wit h we'll
qualified teachers.
TO give thorough and aggressive
instruction in every public
school branch.
TO review Arithmetic, Grammar,
Geography, Physiology, His
tory, etc.
To deliver q series of lectures OH
Theory and Practice of teach
ing, School Management, and
kindred subjects.
To have regular Model Drll
classes.
Students may enter at any time,
and will be charged tuition at the
regular College rates.
For information, write to
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-02-03

We are authorized and requisite
Ito announce Ny. ID. Mnllnu-a-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
REPORTED CONSOLIDATION PLANS
BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT AND MANHAI-
TAN COMBINATION DECLARED TO
Pfc FEASIBLE.

Speaking In regard to the report that COM
bination of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Man
haitian Railway systemg was In contempia'ioh'
an interest closely Identified with the former cor
poration said yesterday that, while he did not
know definitely whether or not negotiations with
view 10 enectlng traffic agreement or con-
soidation in progress. It was his personal
opinion that the plan Of uniting the Manhattan
East Side lines with the Brooklyn Rapid TRANSIT
elevated lines al this end OF the Brooklyn Bridge
was entirely feasible The result OF such an ar
rangement would be that passenger could traVe
without change Of all the way from Harlem 10
Coney Island. for which trip probably two hVe cent
fares would continue to be charged, put no
through connection could be put into operation unt
after the Manhattans system had been equlppen
with electricity. which would probably De more
than year hence 80, ...L Aha
II Is reported that the slowness with whch me
change to electricity IS being effected on the eie-
waited roads Of both boroughs is due IN part 80 10
the fact that the two companies must agree upon
the same system of equipment In order that IN
scheme OF running through trains may pc cdrrleu
ntf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
ZOO CURATOR FEARS RA BIES.
FRANK A. CRANDALL. JR.. COMES FROM
BUFFALO FOR PASTEUR TREATMENT.

Frank A. Crandall. jr. curator OF the Bunaio
Park Zoo came to this city on Friday for treatment
at the Pasteur Institute in the hope or warding
of an attack Of hydrophobla. the bacill Of which
he fears may have been communicated TO him
from n deer The deer did not bite DR. Crandall'
for the animal dead when the incident nap
pened which causes his anxiety.
On July one OF the deer in the Zoo developed
symptoms Of Illness 1t became sullen and irritable
and It's secluslon from the rest Of the hero was I'M
perative After few hours confinement the animal
became violent attempting to attack any person
who came near It, and exhibited many aiarhlihe
symptoms Commissions followed ana dea'h put
an end 10 its sufferings the same night
DR. Crandall and DIR. Jonn Wende. veterinary
surgeon. made an autopsy the next Day III inc
course of the dissection Dr. CrandaHs knIe ne
waited slightly and cut through the ruooer Civ
which protected the curators left hand' anu shVeN
part OF the skin from the first joint Of his thumP'
At the conclusion OF the examination Dr. cram
dali was of the opinion that cerebro-spinal men
nights caused the deers death. Dr. Wende SAID
however, that death due TO hydrophopia'
A part of the deer's brain was turned over 10
DR. William G. Bisse. the city bacteriologist OF
Buffalo who made an emulsion OF 1t, with "hch
he inoculated a guinea pig. Twenty Gays after
ward the guinea pig died. after showing symptoms
resemblng hydrophobia A second guinea pig
was inoculated with emulsion or the DraIIi VI
d dav unmistakable symptoms of hydro
nhobia When the results Of these experiments
we're made known to Curator Crandall he became
alarmed. as he thought that possibly some OF the
blood OF the deer might have infected MS system
through the slight cut on his thumn A. ,,,,o
DR. Cranda thought that the blade OF the khiIs 3
was clean when it passed through the rubber OF
the glove ITO worry" said Dr.. Crandail at
such a time as this would be the height OF folly.
7 really believe that in my case there Is ABOUT
one chance in thousand OF my deVeiopins hSu'o-
DR.. G. G. Rambaud Of the Pasteur institute.
said that DR. Crandall had been sent yesterday
IN the institutes santarium at Sunern. near
Tuxedo and that Dr. Paul Gbier was in charge 81
DR. Rambaud us rather in the nature OF pre-
cautionary measure. The cut on his thump was
small and soon healed His treatment VIII
last fifteen DAYS In such cases as these treatment
is certainly wise. as have known OF cases Where
hydrophoba ensued even after perioo Oh "o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

CAPTAIN Stevens
and also of the excellent care they received at
the hands Of the purser and OF the stewart
department There was much seasickness OH
board.
SAVANNAH LINE VESSELS BELATED.
The Yucatan. which left Havana on the l4th
ran into the hurricane on the 18th at noon
The storm came out from west-northwest'
accompanied by such a tremendous sea that
Captain Robertson had to bear away 10 the
southwark for fourteen hours In order 10 get
clear of ii.
The Savannah Line steamships Tallahassee
and City of Macon both arrived here yesterday,
having weathered a severe storm coming up the
coast from Savannah. The ships left that port
only a few hours apart and both arrived almost
a day and half overdue. The City OF Macon
left Savannah Tuesday at l:Oi p. m. On
Wednesday night when she was well out, the
wind increased to thirty miles an hour. by
noon on Thursday IL was blowing sixty miles an
hour Sea after sea broke over the vessel but
CAPTAIN Savage kept her to her course. There
were eighteen passengers on board, and the
majority of them confined to their berths
on Friday morning conditions were no better,
but about 4 o'clock the storm began TO mod
crate.
The Tallahassee was sighted twice by her
sister ship. the City of Macon. and her expert
ence was the same. She. however. was boarded
by huge seas, which broke into the cabin, DAM
aging her to some extent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

suygas,,on the competitors were limited 20 the
ranks OF regular newspaper men, ana 20 'le
ident and secretary OF this association was ri1es
owing TO the imperfect circulation OF the ,ha
nature and conditions OF the competition have ~ Nv,
been sufficiently made known in the newspaPPssy ing
fees OF the United States and the matter has..a
been turned over by Mr. Barrett 10 this assIsS,nc,
tion have TO announce that the term WITHIN bssn
papers can be entered for the competition mas WV
extended TO October 81. 1899 -. q.
In other respects the conditions are the sf ssm be
at first announced viz: That the authors shah ~
men regularly employed In newspaper WORK ]. , ,ao
United States; that the manuscript shali o ssesSed
signed by fictitious name. with real name ana en-,
dress In sealed cover attached and shall De So ~
to secretary American Asiatic Association r. W.
DIVA '''''' '''"-- JOHN EooRD. Secretary. )
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
UNIFORM FOR ARMY NURSES.

Washington Aug ls.-Surgeon Anita n. MCGEE
OF the Army In cnarge OF Army nurses. sent out
directions to-day regarding the new uniform which
the nurses are 10 wear 1t consists OF waist with
adjustable cuffs and apron OF white linen, worn
with a skirt and neckte of army blue galatea. A
Jacket OF the galatea style is also provided 10 be
worn when desired Caps are not to be used
Chief nurses are entitled TO wear in place of the
apron a sash Of red silk knotted around the
waist Each nurse may have the uniform made
as best suits her convenience. but the material and
cut are 10 be as prescribed The distinctive badge
OF the nurses corps also prescribed to-day.
1t is a modified form OF Greek OF dark
enamel, edged with gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
EXTENT OF THE PANTHER's CARGO.

Philadelphia Aug 19-It was learned tonight
that owing 10 the bulk OF the supplies purchased
here for the relief OF the Porto Rican sufferers the
transport Panther would be unable to carry more
than seven hundred tons. This information was
communicated to Commandant Clark. OF the
League Island Navy Yard. who Immediately tele-
grained to the War Department. The Panther Is
under orders to take seven hundred tons OF food
supplies here and then proceed TO Baltimore Tor
that ctys contribution. Ordinarily the vessel VIII J.,
carry one thousand of freight II the latter Is
sufBcienty compact, and the present contingency
is puzzng the local Relief Committee. II satlsrac-
tory 10 the Secretary of War. the PANTHER VIII re-
ceye its full cargo and proceed direct 10 Porto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
1JGHTsHIP REPORTED ADRIFT.

Wilmington, Del Aug. l9.-It was rumored yes
terday and to-day that the lghtship stationed on
FRYING Pan Shoal had been driven from her an
choraee by the West Indian gale, and was moving
down the coast toward Charleston. Diligent in
ouiry by customs officials here yesterday and to-
day failed to confirm or deny the report The ship
is one of the most approved pattern, being well
Confined with rigging, designed to withstand any
tempest and in either event no fears are enter
tanned for the safety OF the NesSel OF crew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
VESSELS AT DELAWARE BREAKwArER

Delaware Breakwater. Aug. 19.-The hosting OF
storm signals along the coast this week warning
vessels not TO put to sea, on account of the West
Indian hurricane. has had the effect OF gathering
one OF the largest fleets ever anchored In Della
ware Bay at one time. The tug Sea King, which
arrived here to-day from up the bay. reports that
there are anchored between Dan Baker Shoal and
Shin John Light twenty-seven coal barges seven
ocean-going tugs. including the Catawissa, Con-
cord International. r. p. Little and Eureka and
eleven three-masted schooners. over one hundred
vessels are anchored between Ship John Light and
he BrandVWne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
JENKINS ORPHAN ASYLUM CONCERT.

The Rev. D. ]. Jenkins president OF the Jenkins
Orphan Asylum at Charleston. s. c.. Is in the city
with twenty-five orphans from the asylum. They
are stopping at No 40 West Thirty-hrst-st for
the purpose Of collecting funds for the orphanage.
The company is composed OF brass band and
orchestra OF boys. They will appear at Bethel
African Methodist Episcopal Church, at Blocker
and Tenth SITS, this evening, and will give one OF
their sensational concerts tomorrow evening AT
III plaee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
IN THREE HURRICANES.

baltimore Aug 19-Captain Dizer. OF the steam
az rssax reports that he left Savannah on August
70 and met three distinct hurricanes. He tried 10
make Hatteras. but was carried to the eastern
edge of the Gulf Stream. The vessel shipped
heavy seas continuously. which flooded the cap
tain's cabin and all the staterooms on the port
side carried away part of the bridge smashed
the forward companionway, and also carried
away a skyght and boat on the port side and
two boats out OF the checks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
Duty ON GOLDFISH REMOVED.

Washington Aug. 1e.-Assistant Secretary Van
derlip has telegraphed 10 the Collector OF Customs
at New-York to allow expectation in bond to Porto
Rico for tornado sufferers by United States trans
ports without payment OF duty Goldfish In bond
TO arrive at that port, and TO cancel bond GER
thcate of landing issued by the military collector
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
LANES II. GALLAGHER.

Newburg. n. Y. Aug. 19.-James H. Gallagher.
general yardmaster of the Erie Railroad mere dieu
suddenly this morning of heart disease. aged htty-
six wears He served IN the Civil War In New
Iersav cavalry regiment and wounded lie
WaSs charter member OF the Masonic lodge at
&ersdale. Penn. and also Knight Tempar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
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OBITUARY..
THE REV. DIR. CHARLES HOWARD MALCOLM

Newport r. L. Aug 10 (SpeciaD.-The Rev DR..
Charles Howard Malcolm. of New-York. died mere
this afternoon. after an Illness extending over the
summer months He was the son OF the Rev Dr.
Howard Malcolm OF Philadelphia distinguished
Rantist clergyman, missionary and theological
writer who was at time president Of George
town University, IN Kentucky The late Dr. Nal
colin was for twenty years pastor OF the SECOND
he toined the Protestant Episcopal Church. ana
since had served rector OF several charches IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
THE HUMIDITY REACHED 0S.

BRISK OR HIGH WINDS PROMISED FOR TO-DAY
Despite the fact that there was wind from the
northeast the weather yesterday was decidedly
disagreeable In the first place the humidity
reached as high as IS. and was not less than "
throughout the day and far into the Light. II was
about the stickiast sort OF humidity imaginable
The temperature helped too IT was Il degrees, at
6 A. m and IS degrees at p m, and the mercury
did not fall 20 any extent as the evening merged
into the night The only saving thing was tho
breeze and without It there would have been IN
tense suffering in the crowded parts OF the city.
The temperate re nearly as high there as AT
Kew West where It reported to be at top
notch for the country Sc degrees.
For to-day unsettled weather with brisk to high
northeast winds is promised.
Regarding the southern coast storm, Forecaster
Emery said yesterday that It still remained central
off the coast Of North Carolina. but that 1t had
moved n little this way. There was no indication
OF its reaching here, however, in the race OF inc
prevailing winds. , .o..
Showers and thunderstorms have occurred from
Minnesota westward to Montana, ana IN lower
mississippi Southern Florida and Southern IeXas
Elsewhere the weather is fair MIR. Emery chdr,,
acterlzes the coast storm. which has remained
nractlcally stationary for thirty-sx hours as
phenomenal It's centre is out at sea, ana tne
exact movements OF the disturbance cannot De as
certained. At time 1t appeared 10 depart lIom,
the coast seaward, but II came back ana no"
occupies its old position. =, ,,.-,.s
The temperature is rising in nearly all distrlc's'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
CONTRACTS FOR SHELLS AWARDED.

Washington Aug. l9.-The Ordnance Bureau or
the War Department to-day awarded contracts for
armor piercing and deck piercing shells and tor
pedo shells aggregating in value nearly 10000.
The awards were as follows: Benjamin Atha and
Ingsworth Company. Ao armor piercing shells;
Carpenter Steel Company, N2 IL inch armor pierc-
Steel Company. 81 deck piercing shells and 2l2
torpedo shells; Taylor Iron and Steel Company,
Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
DAVID A. WOELPPER.

Philadelphia Aug. 19-David A. Woelpper FORMER
president of the Master Builders Exchange or this
city. died to-day. He was sixty-one year Old MI
woelpper was well known in the lumber trade ana
mos a nrime mover in the organization of the Lum-
barren,s EXCHANGE. Of which he was also presl-
dent A widow and survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
THE 1RooUoIs REACHES CHARLESTON.

Charleston S. c.. Aug. 1.-the steamer Iroquois
Of the Clyde Line, which left New-York on Tues
day afternoon, with ffty-one first class caon pas
senaers reached this city this evening. more than
two DAVIS overdue Captain Kemble reports a
rough passage and says the ship was blown some
distance out of her course by the hurricane, put
was not damaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
ENCOUNTERED TWO STORMS AT SEA.

Tyr arrived here to-day from Port Antonio, ia
maica. with a cargo Of bananas. Captain Funder
reports having run into the West Indian hurricane
last Tuesday night OF the coast Of North Caro-
lina and says that for forty hours the vessel was
at the mercy of the storm. The fury OF the storm.
,hs said, abated somewhat Thursday morning,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
vIGILANCIA's EXPERIENCE.
FORCED TO LIE TO FOR FORTY EIGHT HOURS IN
HURRICANE.

HURRICANE.
Havana, Aug. 19.-The captain Of the Ward liner
vigilancia says that when the hurricane struck the
steamer on August u he could not tell how she
placed. whether in the centre OF the hurricane
or on the edge. He decided that to lie to was the
safest plan although the Vgiancia never IN
serious danger. When the Mexico passed. the Vigil
lancia had been lying to for forty-eight hours The
captain then derided TO go north in order TO get out
of the storm IL was the next day that he met the
Winifred Captain Langharne from New-York, Au-
gust g. for New Orleans then I'm helpless condi-
ton As already cabled. the Nigilancia took her In
tow and brought her to Nassau.