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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22

wits tfp 20 all our tricks. For seven
long hours he hung to us, and then Of q
sudden he sank out Of sight without so
much as splash. We argued that he
had gone for good, and 1t was q weight
of our minds. but Davids shook his
head in mournful way and replied:
"Sam Patch came here after me.
and he won't leave for good till he gets
me. He's only of to feed"
We reached the island without hav-
ing seen more OF him, however. AS we
came within mile of the north shore
the bark was thrown into the wind,
the boat lowered, and Davids was to
be rowed in to sound the depth and
find a safe anchorage. Three sailors
took their places at the oars, and the
boat sheyed of. 1t was a sunny sky
and calm sea, with never a thought
OF danger. but the yawl had not pulled
above cables length from us and ev-
cry man In the bark had his eye on
her when she suddenly rose in the air
with crashing. rending noise. Below
her appeared the great head of Sam
Patch, and 1t was thrust upward un-
til the stove boat was lifted 30 feet
high and then slid of. When ten feet
more OF the body was exposed to view,
the whale fell over with a mighty
swash, rolled his great body over and
over three or four times and then dis
appeared beneath the surface.
We had second boat down in no
time to pick up the men, but while four
had gone In the boat there were only
three to rescue. The trio were more or
less knocked about and almost fright
ened to, death, but they had come OF
better than the mate. Whether the
whale seized him In it's mouth or
drowned him as 1t rolled we could not
say, but our search for the body was
In vain,. and Sam Patch disappeared
TO trouble us no more.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
"The Negro A Beast. f"
(Commu iicated.)

NCOulhhu ilCdlcus)
Messrs. Edilors:--This is the can
ton of a book issued by the Ameri
can Book and Bible House and ad-
vertised in our midst by large yell
low circular. If largely read the
book is calculated to do great harm
and gross injustice to the negro race.
After reading Coils word prayer
fully for years and studying atten-
lively the negro race for years my
humble opinion in this:
First. The negro is not a beast,
but a man, creaied in the image and
likeness of God.-Gen. /, 26.
This statement does not refer to
the structure of the body, or its coll
or, so much as to the moral and
spiritual nature of man.-Col. 3, 10:
Eph. A, %, "a.
Man differentiates from be beast
Ia four aspects.
1 In the po yer Of speech.
2 In the power of thought.
3 In the possession of a consci
ence.
4 In the possession CT an immor-
mortal soul.
The negro race possesses ell four.
The writer has heard eloquence on
platform and pulnit and in private
discussion, all from the lips OF color
ed men. This truth can be sub
stantiated by thousands. Large as
semblages in the Southern States
were swayed and moved by the ad
dress of one Sheppard, a returned
missionary from his work on the
river Congo, Africa. Booker T.
Washington and scores of others,
have evoked enthusia I'm from white
audiences, composed of cultured la
dies aud gentlemen.
Second. In the power of thought,
What shall We say of the thousands
of colored lawyers, physicians and
ministers of the Gospel, including
men of abi'ity at the head of schools
colleges and Universities. Numbers
have diplomas and certificates at
tes ted by private and public institu
tions of high giade.
Third. We believe, and we an
swer in the fear of God and in ih.
light o. Gods Word that the Negro
has conscience. The writer ha
iprayed for and instructed colore.
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an hours notice. He had been found
to be man who thoroughly knew his
business, and it was understood that
he was an old whaleman. He had spun
no yarns of his adventures, however,
and now for the first time, as the whale
kept pace with us and the frightened
crew tiptoed about the decks, the mate
gave us brief outline. He had been
whaling In every sea, both in sail and
steam vessels, and had been ashore aft
er his last cruise only q month when
joining us. Three years before In
wkaler out of London they had lower
ed for a monster whale of the MadeI-
ras and fought him for four hours. The
leyiathan had smashed two boats and
Killed five men. Davids in his boat had
got him fast, but the whale sounded
so deep they had to cut the line and
let him go. Three months later 700
miles to the north the whaler encoun-
tered the same fish and had another
boat destroyed and two men killed.
Again Davids got fast, but after being
towed Is miles to windward had to cut
loose. Six months later, down of
the coast or Brazil, he had his third
fight with the same whale and got in a
third harpoon.
During the next two years Davids
sighted that whale, which had come to
be known as Sam Patch, off the Cape
OF Good Hope. of the coast of Peru
and of the coast OF Mexico, and on
each and every occasion at least one
boat was smashed and some one killed,
and the mate also made fast and had to
let go again. The whale had scars by
which he could easily be identified. He
had always been known as a wild fish.
and that he should rise so near our
bark and keep company with us for
hours was more than mystery to the
mate.
I'll tell you what 1t is," be said after
leaning his elbows on the rail and tax
ing long look at the vast bulk almost
rubbing our starboard side; that
whale Is after me. He knows I'm
aboard here. Six of my harpoons are
rusting in his carcass, and though I'm
not after him on this voyage he wants
revenge"
We laughed at the idea. but the mate
clung to 1t. He was an intelligent,
fairly educated man, and 1t was evil
dent that he fully believed In his own
words Perhaps It was his earnestness
that made us also come to believe that
there might be something In II, al
though it looked absurd at first sight
When the whale had been keeping
company with us for three hours, we
let the bark go four points or her
course. thinking to quietly steal away
from him, but he changed his course
ard kept with her. Then we shortened
sail. but he slowed up. For an hour
we worked 70 part company. but he
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
BenbOW.

Mr.. Isaac Chapman was visiting
his daugh;er, Mrs. A. b Buchanan,
oa last Monday.
Mrs. Milton Thompson, who has
been so very i'll for the past two or
three weeks is almost we'll again.
G. W. Mathews was quite sick
Saturday and Sunday. He is much
improved at present.
Mr.. John Lewis was in the com
munity Monday on business.
Miss Bette Mathews has been
quite i'll for the past few days, but is
improving at this writing
Rev. MIR. Mowbrey preached an
excellent sermon at this place Sunday.
Mrs. A. B. Buchanan, who has
quite i'll for the past three weeks, is
improving.
Many of our good citizens were in
town on Tuesday.
The many friends of Miss Lsonah
Thompson were glad to see her la k
at school Monday. She has been at
home i'll for several weeks
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
STEEL TRUST BUYS UP COAL.
Will Enter the Market for Fuel.
One Deal of S14, 900, 900.

Will Enter the Market for Fuel.
One Deal of S14, 900, 900.
Fairmount. w. Va, February 1s.
AS part Of the deal whereby j. Pier
pont Morgan. John ID. Rockefeller
and their associates secured control
OF the steele industries, they have
bought the entire Fairmount coal
fields and the coal lands contagious
to the railroads in Marion county.
The price paid was $14,0OO,OOO.
They are not content with this
purchase, and are now negotiating
for the purchase. at similar figures,
Of the entire Harrison cornty coal
fields, of which Clarkesburg is the
center. Information regarding this
enormous transaction was mrde pub
lie yesterday by Samuel Kinsey,
manager of the Interstate Coal Com
pany of Clarkesburg.
he says when the steel combina
ton found the independent fuel sup
ply one of hinderances, the Pittsburg
coal trust having secured all coal
near that city.
Fairmount and Clsrkesburg pre-.
sented the most accessible fiele with
unlimited supply and convenient
location. Shipping distance easy,
not only to all steel centers. but to
the lakes and seaboard, should they
care to enter the coal market, which
they probably will.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
Fire In keystone.

Our Pocahontas correspondent In
forms us that Keystone had two
fires last Sunday night-one of them
in Burke. The hose company, which
is fine one, put out the fires before
much damage was done. One of the
fires originated in house of illfame.
One of the inmates threw lighted
lamp at the mistress of the house.
setting the building on fire.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
FIRE IN P0CAH0NTAs.
Fire Company Unable to Reach
the Fire. Other Items.

Fire Company Unable to Reach
the Fire. Other Items.
On lastFriday morning Mr.. Gilbert
lost his residence on Philadelphia
Avenue, by fire. The house had two
occupants, MIR. Whitehead and Mr..
Bunch, both losing nearly every
thing. MIR. Whitehead lost all his
household furniture aud considerable
money. Center street was a sheet
OF ice. The hill was so icy that = fiy
couldn't stand on it. The fro COM
pany, although one of the best ia the
coal fields, being prompt to respond
to every call, could not climb this
Icy eminence in time to save this
property. My advice to the mayor
and his council is to build hose
house on Philadelphia Avenue.
There is plenty of water aud with
hose on the ground, the property on
this avenue would be perfectly pro-
tecttd. This avenue pays consider
able tax and should be protected. I
understand Mr.. Gilbert had one
th Iusand dollars Insurance. From
fair estimate it will take from twelve
to fifteen dollars toreplace this build.
ing.
On the morning of the 18th, the
sun rose with not u cloud in the
becvens. The morning was AZ warm
aud mild AZ In the middle of August.
Not wind enough TO wave silk
handkerchief. BY 10 o'clock the
ladies had their bags OF garden seeds
and many In summer apparel hunt.
Ing plownen On the morning of
the 10th, the valleys and lofty spurs
OF the Flat Top were clad in a snow
shoe'mouth 1eep. every twig ben.
and the brsutifu! pines aud hem
locks that have escaped the axe aud
the laurel and ivy. covered with
f'ost and snow, intSrspersed with
green seeming garden OF snow-balls.
Mr.. w G.. Merrick, wife of our
manager of stables aud town clerk,
has left for Scottsvi.le, her home,
for visit.
MIR. Il j. Ware, buyer for the s.
w. Va, Imp Co, has gone to New
York, Philadelphia ard other North.
orn ciiies 20 lay in stock .of goods
for the large wholesale house just
erected. e. j. Elicit, who makes up
the buyers memorandum, is an able
assistant.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22

Miss Mildred Baker, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Baker, died at
the home OF her parents on Taze well
Avenue last Friday night about 10
O'Clock. She had been confined to
her ROOM for several months and her
death was not unexpected. She had
been previously diseased with tuber-
calosis for some time and every effort
of her physicians to arrest the dis
ease was futile. Her death was as
peaceful as her life had been pure.
For years she had been a fruitful
and consecrated member of the
Christian church. Her pastor, Rsv
Philip Johns on, conducted :he funer.
al service at the home Of her parents
on Saturday afternoon. The burial
took place in the old ceinetary.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
A leV!0tlQl'S Revenge.
BY NJ. Quad.
Icopyrisht. 1901. by c. B. Lewis.l

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We were bound for ALTOS island, on
the coast of Lower California, In the
bark Dolphin, to look for an old
wreck OF 40 years before. One day,
when yet 200 miles to the north of the
island, n whale suddenly preached
within 300 feet Of our craft, which was
making only about three knots an hour
under a light breeze. The monster OF
the deep shot 10 the surface and above
1t as IL propelled by an engine OF 1000
horsepower. At least 40 feet of his
great body was In the air when he
came down with a crash, and the fall
kicked up such a sea that the bark was
boarded by three waves In succession.
Instead of sinking out Of sight or max
Ing or the whale kept company with
the vessel and gradually edged down
toward us until man could have toss
ed his cap over the rail on the broad
back covered with patches OF barna-
cles. Almost as the whale shot up
from the depths of the sea our mate,
whose name was Davids, cried out:
Before heaven, but that's old Sam
Patch, and he's after mer'
We had come out OF California port
with picked crew. excepting the
mate. 1 mean by that that Captain
Chambers knew his men personally,
most of whom had sailed with him be-
fore. At the last moment the old mate
or the bark had met with an accident,
and Davids had been given the berth at
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
DEATH OF MRS. CAMERON.
Beloved Wife OF John p. Cameron
Died Sunday, the 18th.
Especial Correspondence.

NSPeSlNA OOtASSpOuOo1Ct.l
Graham, Va. Feb. 2O.-Mrs. Mary
Main Cameron, the beloved wife Of
Mr.. Jno. p. Cameron, died ut her
home here Sunday morning, Feb.
18th at 2:07 o'clock. Her death
came as a great shock TO her family
and friends. Though she had not
been so well since last March when
she suffered a stroke OF paral y sis,
yet no one was prepared for the sad
news of sabbath morning. Ou Sat
urday afternoon, it being such a
bright warm day, she wen: out driv-
ing with Mr., Cameron and expressed
the desire to 60 again on the morrow,
If it should be pretty day. Shortly
after the return home she was taken
sick and in spite of the best medical
skill and loving care Of husband and
friends she sank rapidly and at 2:O7
a. IN Sunday fell asleep in Jesus.
n-her death the community suffers
the loss of kind friend and leigh.
Dor; the church devoted, consecrat-
ed member; the family most Iowa
able friend and mother.
The funeral service was held Mon.
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
Presbyterian church conducted b,
her pastor. Rev. S. w. Moore, as
sisted by Rev. Il. Il. Mason. The
church was filed to It's utmost capac-
ity by the host of friends whom Mrs.
Cameron, by her beautiful christian
life and sweet, gentle spirit had won
during her residence in Graham.
She was laid to rest in Maple Hill
Cemetery. The sympathy of the
entire community goes out to the
husband and little children SO great
ly bereaved, The following were
the pail bearers, Messrs. f. f. Dupuy,
j. G. Davenport, j. b. Saunders, w.
NJ. Frazier, 5, N. Hufford and II. X.
Crockett.
MIS-. Cameron was born in Aber-
deem, Scotland, May 1863, being the
second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexa der Main. She was married
to MIR. j. p. Cameron, Dec. 26. 1899
and they came to America in 1892,
since which time they have made
their home in Graham.
MIR. Alex Main, Mass. Cameron's
father, visited them last summer, re-
turning to his home in Aberdeen,
Scotland in June.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. L. Lilly, prominent citizen
OF Hannibal, Mo. lately had wonderful
delivorance from n frightful death. In
telling OF IL he says: ~ was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia
My lungs became hardened. was 30
weak 1 couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me, 1 Iexpected to soon
die OF Consumption, when / heard OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bot.
Tic gave great relief. continued TO
use it, and now am well and strong, L
can say to much in its praise" Thfs
marvellous medicine is the surest any
Quickest cure in the world for all Throat
and Lung Trouble. Regular size 80
cents and $l.00. Trial bottles free az
Jno. T.. Jackson's Drug Store; every bot
Gle guaranteed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
Theory and Practice Of reaching

Theory and Practice of Teaching
There Will be a large class in
"Theory ond Practice of Tt aching.
at Tazewell College, b, ginning the
first week in March and running
till the close of the present session.
Several young teachers expect to
enter at that time. Tazewell Coll
lege has done considerable work
m the past in training young
teachers and the work this spring
promises to be unusually good.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
The Smallpox

The smallpox in the Northwestern
portion of the county is now we'll
under control. There sr, three new
CAGES reported on Indian Creek. All
OF the cases are # mild form and
there Las been no dea H.. Every
precaution is being ta.en by the
authorities to prevent speading OF
disease Very little slarm soems q
be felt here, although many Of the
people are berg vacci u al as 9
precaution.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
No Right to UGlIness.

The woman who is lovely in faoe, form
and temper will always have friends,
but one who would be attractive must
keep her health. II she is weak, sickly
and all run down, she will be nervous
and irritable. II she has constipation,
or kinney trouble, her impdre blood will
cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions
and wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the world
to regulate stomach. liver and kidney.
and to purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, yelvety
skin, rich complexion. 1t will make a
good-looking, charming woman of a
run. down invalid. Only so cents at
Jno. z. Jackson's Drug Store.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
Mr.. Harman.s New Ah

The large advertise .nent OF the
South Atlantic Life Insurance Com
pany, on the 3rd page of this paper,
cannot fail to attract attention. j.
N.Harman and Sons, General Agents
Tor Southwest Virginia. have faith in
the fidelity Of the Company, and in
the superiority Of its policies, and
are anxious that the public shall
share in the benefits TO be derived
from them. This young company is
rapidly forging to the front, and tax.
ing front rank along side Of the very
best. Write to the General Agents
here for facts and figures.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
Volcanic Eruptlons.

Are grand, but Skin Erupt;ons rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them, also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cots. Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Best Pile cure on earth Drives out
Pains nd Aches. Only 25cts abox.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Jno. e
jackson, Druggist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22

Was the result Of his splendid health
lndomitable will and tremendous en-
ergY are not found where Stomach, Liv>
er,. nineys and Bowels are out of
order. Ii you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power OF brain and body. Only 25cts
at John T. Jacksons.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
Thompson's Valley, Feb. Goth.
st Louis Gets Five Millions.

Washington, February 30.-rhe
bill to authorize the holding of the
international exposition in celebra.
tion OF the centennial anniversary OF
tie Louisiana purchase at st. Louis
in 1908, and appropriated S5,OOO.OOO
therefor, passed the house today un,
der suspension Of the rules by a
vote of l9l to Al. The opposition
wss hopelessly in the minority aud
the struggle oyer the bill was very
brief. The question OF closing the
exposition on Sunday was not men
toned.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
q a - IN q Ria.
Bears the ~ The Kind You ssn Always DOsgfa
''s.s'''' q &rxZzIZz<
Lost or Strayed.

One light bay horse--spot in fore
head-sore on left side. Horse was
lost in Blueield on Sunday the Bird.
Will give SIS 90 for Information to
recovery OF horse, or il delivered in
Bluefield will pay extra charges.
2.l5-3i. j. w. FOLEY,
Blne6eld, w. Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
Going West.

Gordsn Hall, of Witten's Mills,
und Andrew Fox, of Burke's Gar
den, are leaving this week for
Missouri. Their goods were ship
ped on yesterday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
Coal.

Midway coal, 1915 per ton at
Depot. This is splendid stove
aud gratacoaI, burns freely, keeps
Gre and will give entire satisfaction.
HARMAN & BoTTIMoRE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
House for Rent.

y good 8 room house-water in
kitchen, garden and out houses, well
located. R,nt "a so per month,
payable in advance. Call at NEWS
office,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22
OLD TUNES.

Old tunes. old tunesl How memory croona
Their rhythm through my soul tonightl
OF Joy replete psthos sweet,
In scenes that charm my rsptured sightl
form once loved. by fancy moved,
Enthralls me as In days agone.
And bright eyes beam with loves nrst dream
Lips warm unto mine own. q.
Hand clasps hand in friendship's bond
Ger vows once broken. now restored,
And laughter low, with nnusic's nov.
Vibrate with one accord.
oh. tender past; weird. mystic pastl
Fain would dream thy pleasures DER.
And tunes. old tunes that memory croons,
Thrill through-m soul forevermore.
Richard Pelham "A Washington Post.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-02-22

past misbehavior and promising
God and witnesses amendment OF
life for the fnture-
Thus conscience pleads her cause within
the breast;
Though long rebelled against. not vet
suppressed.-Cowper.
Whatever creed be taught or land be trod.
Mans conscience is the oracle of God.
byron
Fourth. The negro possesses an
immortal soul. We believe this
truth because he is capable of regen-
Grafton by the omnipotent power of
the Gospel accompanied by the orr
nipotent power of Gods Holy Spirit.
He is capable, moreover, of sanctifi-
cation by the indwelling energy CT
the Holy Spirit, BY their fruit We
shall know them. God answers their
prayers. God uses them as CONVEX
ed people to evangelixe particularly
their own people. Today the negro
OF the South, numbering thousands
lie upon liie's highway, ''like the
Jew of old" robbed, wounded, half
dead -Luke 10, 80.
Gods people of all denomination
have u mission Of mercy TO this
down-trodden race. Let us not be
like the thieves in the parable, tow.
ard the race, neither like the Priest,
nor. again, like the Levite, but let us
act the part of the "Good Samaritan
who, when he saw him, had com
passion on him and went to him and
bound up his wounds, pouring in
OIL AID wine, setting him on his own
beast, bringing him to an inn and
taking care Of him."
The negro is our neighbor. AS
we hnve received mercy from Jesus
Christ, "the Good Samaritan, let us
go forth aud show mercy to him.
Il. MowBRAY.
Thompson's Valley, Feb. goth.