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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04
A WOMAN's BACK

Disappear if the Advice
of This Mo. Valley
Citizen Is Followed
A woman's back has many
aches and pains.
Most times it's the kidneys
fault.
Backache is really kidney
ache;
That's why Doan's Kidney
Pills cure it.
Many Mo. Valley women
know this.
Read what one has to saw
about it.
Mrs. Polly Emerson, la
Ninth street, Missouri Valley,
Iowa, saws: "About three
years 80 had a dull, nagging
backbone !het kept me in mis-
cry day and night. Nothing
brought me any permanent re.
lief until | used Doan's Kidney
Pills. They not only strength
ened my back, but improved
my condition in every way.
Since then, when | have felt in
need of a kidney medicine, I
have taken Doan's Kidney Pills
and they have had the desired
effect"
For sale by all dealers.
Price 5Ocents. Foster- Milburn
Co., Buffalo, New York, sole
agents fol. the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's
and take no otter.
Mr.. Cranney of Vail. Ia, will
have charge of the G e. N. w
ticket office in this city during
Mr.. Pixies absence
Mrs. A. u Baes;rc was
thrown out Of AN automobile
last night and quite painfully
Injured. Mr. Bessire was driv-
ing up Fourth street at about
ten miles an hour when he
struck the bump in the street
cen ed by the sewerage, Mt the
corner of Fourth and Huron,
throwing Mrs. Bessire over the
back seat. She struck on her
head and shoulders and was
stunned and badly shaken up.
She was carried into DR.. Gam
jble's home who treated her
and, outside of a severe shak-
ing up and a few bruises, is
none the worse for her exper-
Hence.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Pike
leave this evening for New
York and other eastern points
for a two weeks vacation.
This is the second vacation Mr..
Pike has had in his nine years
service with the Northwestern.
He works three hundred and
lsixty-five days in the year and
his two weeks vacation is
well earned. We hope he can
crowd a months vacation for
each year i'm his two weeks
trip. Mr.. j. d. Granny will
have charge of the local ticket
office during Mr.. Pixies alb.
sence.
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Mrs. Robt. Hall died at her
honna in Cn,1fh Onooho vootor
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04

Clarke Coit, of Omaha, visit
ed his parents in this city last
night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04
Original Notice

In the District Court of Harrison
County. Iowa, August Term. 1910.
Elnorah A. Guerin, Plaintiff,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04

Misses Keitha Littler, Mabel
Cook aud Norma Graetz left
for Red Oak today fora weeks
visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04

w j. Burke is in Council
Bluffs today on business.
Mr.. and Ms R bt Harvey
left this aftA-n ,nn for two
weeks trip to Portland and o +
her coast cities.
J +. Simpson is in Counc.l
Bluffs today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04
Mr.. and Mrs Jerry Ward
are in Omaha today.

are IN Omaha today.
VIM. Ewing the genial porter
at the Miller, spent last even
ing in Council Bluffs with
friends.
Mrs. Laura Riser of Boomers
Ferry, Idaho who has been Wis
iting with her sister in Mo Val
ley Mrs. George Levitt left for
her home today, accompanied
by Miss Mona Levitt.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04
H. H. DICKMAN E CO.

About thirty women met on
the Miller Hotel lawn last eve
ming and formulated plans for
selling chautauqua tickets.
The town was divided so that
each street has some woman
in charge who will see that
each house receives a booklet
and is solicited to buy a ticket.
A good many tickets have been
sold already but every family
in town will be solicited.
After the business session
Sec. Heckert served light re-
freshments which was much
appreciated by the ladies.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-08-04

Master Mechanic Graham
left for Chadron today on comp
any business.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
Sulphur Spring.
Spectal IN rht Ne7OS.

Spectai IN rht Ne7US.
Miss Lon Hudson of Looney's Creek,
visited Misses Kizzie and Dorcas Rich
ard Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Spearman Brown and daugh-
ter, Lille, went to Whitwell Friday.
Miss Nora Hudson, of New Hope,
visited Mrs. Art. Grayson last week
P. E. Carlton went to Whitwell Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Bailey, of Whit
we'll, visited their daughter, Mrs. X.
E. Davis Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs Art Grayson visited
at New Hone Saturday night.
Mrs. P. S Harris and Miss Bette
Harris visited at Cedar Springs Satur-
day night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Ellis visited Mr..
and Mrs. o. w. Austin Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jas O. Hoge, of Eben-
ezer, visited the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs B. F. Bryson Saturday night
and Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. E. league and
children visited Mrs. J. T. Hall Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Grayson and
children and Mrs. Eta Grayson visit
ed at Whitwell Sunday.
Wilson Malone, of Whitwell, and
Miss Callio Condra attended the foot
washing at Cedar Spring Sunday.
Np6Qr
Springs Sunday.
P. S. Harris, of the Lock and Dam,
visited homefolks Saturday night and
Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Grant, of Kelly
Ferry visited homefolks from Satur-
day until Monday.
Misses Stella Carlton and Mabel
Grant went to Chattanooga Tuesday
to visit relatives a few weeks
Luther Grant spent Monday night
with Euhoit Carlton.
Peyton Carlton went to Whitwell
Tuesday.
J. H. Grant went to Whitwell Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Davis gave the
young folks a singing Thursday night.
Those present were Misses Stella Carl
ton, Mabel Grant, Kizzie and Dorcas
Richards, Lou Hudson, Anna Lou
Ely, Myrtle Grant and Lizzie Shelton,
Messrs. Euhoit Carlton, Luther Grant,
Talmage Davis, James Grant, Curry
Davis, Estes Grant, Nicholas and Mar
Gus Shelton. All reported nice time.
Misses Stella Carlton, Kizzie and
Dorcas Richards, Mabel, Gertrude and
Myrtle Grant and Anna Lou Ely,
Messrs. Luther Grant, A. L. Pryor,
Curry Davis and James Grant attend
cd the foot washing at Cedar Springs
Sunday. Violet.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
FIRST SNOW.

The first snow of the season fell
Friday afternoon. The day opened
with a severe chill, and at 2 o'clock
the sun was obscured by a large cloud
and snow fell for several minutes in
large flakes, which melted on contact
with the ground. At night there was
the first frost of the season, the Their
mometer recording 36 degrees, or near
ly freezing. Thus happened the
strange event of snow falling before
the arrival of frost Saturday night
another heavy frost fell, and Sunday
morning the green leaves fell from
the trees in showers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
T-RUSSELL.

On Wednesday, Oct. 26th, at high
noon Miss Emma Russell and MI.
William Bennett Stewart were quietly
married at the home of the bride s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. P. Russell.
in the presence of limited company
of relatives and close friends.
A short while before the wedding
Mrs. Laurence Stewart sang Love
Me and the World is Mine, " after
which Mr.. VIM. B. Stewart and his
brother, T. L. Stewart. acting as best
man, entered the library to the strains
of Mendelssohn wedding march, play
ed by Mrs. W. F. Esslinger, the bride
following with her father. Here the
Rev. A. D. Stewart of Dunlap
Tenn, the father of the groom, assist
ed by Rev. Cawthon A. Bowen, per-
formed the ceremony. A Wedding
breakfast was then served in the din
ing room.
The bride wore dark blue dress OF
cloth and messaline silk. Mrs. Ste
wart is a charming and accomplished
woman.
This wedding is Of special interest IN
Pythian circles, for Mr.. Stewart, VINO
is the senior member of the law firm
of Stewart & Stewart, of Dunlap and
Jasper, Tenn, is also Grand Prelate
of the Knights of Pythias of the State
of Tennessee.
At three O. clock in the afternoon Mr.,
and Mrs. Stewart left on the Dixie
Flyer for a wedding journey South,
after which they will go to their home
in Dunlap, Tenn.
Among the QUITO town guests at the
wedding we're: Rev. A. D. Stewart,
of Dunlap, Tenn, Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Stew art, Thomas Stewart and
little Miss Dorothy Stewart, of Jasper
Tenn, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Esslingel
and children, of Huntsville, Ala, MI
and Mrs. W. E. Carter of South Pitts
burg, Tenn, Mrs. M. S. Anderson, OF
Dunlap. Tenn.
From Stevenson and community the
invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs
I. P. Russell, Jr., and children, Mrs
Mollie Russell, MI. and Mis-. Johr
Russell, Rev. and Mrs Cawthon A
Bowen, DIR. and Mrs. Sanders, Mr.
and Mrs William J. Legg, Mr.. N.
G. Aston, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Russell
Aston, Mrs M. E. Rosser, Miss Eliz
abeth Hopkins, Mr.. and Mrs. George
s. Musseter and Miss Evelyn Musset
ter
In addition to the gifts received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart, which includ
ed silver and cut glass, was an exquis
lite piece of embroidery from Japan. -
Stevenson Chronicle.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
JIMMY K. JOHN
Reports a Wedding in His Com.
munity.

Well, here comes Jim once more.
He witnessed a wedding Sunday.
Mr.. Edley Billingsley and Miss Lizzie
Gates were happily married at the
brides home near Caroline Chapel,
about ten o'clock Sunday morning,
with only a few friends present.
Shortly after the wedding, the happy
couple went to the home of the groom,
where fine dinner was set
Mr.. Billingsley is fine young man,
and we'll thought of by all that know
him. The bride is beautiful young
lady about twenty years of age, and is
we'll liked by all that know her She
is the Oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John Gates. Mr.. and Mrs. Billingsley
are worthy of all congratulations, and
they have mine. wish them long
and happy life, and much success.
Rev. Chadw wick, of Victoria, officiated.
Well, as happened to the misfor-
tune to get one eye knocked nearly out
the other day. and can't see much
good. l will have to ring off. Sal and
myself are getting along all right now
anyway.
Come on, Southern Boy, l read
your pieces every week with delight,
for I think l know you.
Yours truly,
Jimmy K. John.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
Morrison, Tenn.

Special 10 the Ne5OS.
The six months old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Blackburn has been very i'll
with Group.
Leonard Vanhooser and wife of Nc
Minnville, visited the latter's sister of
this place, from Sunday until Tuesday
of last week.
There is a great deal of sickness
around Morrison at present, 1 am sorry
to say.
Mrs. Matte Tally is still on the
sick list
Mrs. B. Cunningham and Miss Nora
Parker visited Mrs. J. B. McAfee Fri
day.
Mrs. Lizzie Woodlee, of Mt. Zion,
visited Mrs j. W. Snipes Sunday.
Some few have killed hogs in this
community the last of this week.
Bilbra McAfee made a trip to his
fathers near Smartt Sunday.
Mrs. Robt Parker spent Thursday
night with her fathers family, Mr..
IN. ObIOuu
Mrs. Hannah Cunningham and sis
ter spent the day with Mrs. Jesse
Bonner Friday.
Walter King was to have had sale
of his live stock and farm implements
last Thursday, but on account of the
inclement weather, the sale was post
poned.
Mrs. Lusk Woodlee was out driving
in our settlement Sunday evening, and
called at J. B. McAfee's.
Eggs are 24c per dozen here.
There was quite crowd at the lot
sale at Morrison last Thursday for such
an unpleasant day. They have con-
tinued the sale until Tuesday, Nov.
list, when they will sell 60 more resi-
dence lots. There will be one free lot
given away at this SALE also bag Of
gold and silver.
Columbus Tally went to Smartt Sta
tion Sunday. Farmers wife.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
LOCAL.

w. H. White of Whitwell, was here
yesterday en- route to Jasper to attend
the big speaking.
Mrs. John Condra, accompanied by
Miss Louise Hill, visited c. G. Shirley
and family in Whitwell Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.. Hill and
daughter, Mildred, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lawson we're visitors in Victoria
Sunday
J. A Walker, who was here a year
or so ago prospecting fol coal, is here
preparing to develop the coal vein in
Big Ridge.
Hugh Jones was sporting two young
ladies on the pike Sunday in his rub
Der tire, Misses Juliette Hopkins and
Nina Randle.
Mrs. N. j. Lawson. of Cleveland,
Tenn, is here visiting her daughter,
Mrs. W. K. Marlin, arriving Wednes'
day of last week.
Misses Ethel Gholston, of Cedar
Spring and Annie and Sadie Hudson,
of Sweeden's Cove, were the guests
of Mrs. j. Fl. Condra Saturday.
Chas. Randle is preparing to build
a neat 4-room cottage on lots on New
Hampshire Avenue. 1t will be one
story with hall and rooms will be
lathed and plastered.
DR.. W. H. Workman, of Tracy City,
was here Sunday at the Hotel Marion.
He is preparing to open new mines at
Tracy City, operating tram road or
cable system to get product TO market.
Lawson II. Myers, of Pikeville, was
on the Passenger yesterday evening
returning from trip to Tracy City in
the interest of his candidacy for float
err from the counties of Blelsoe, Cum
berland Van Buren,, Grundy and
Warren.
Rev. J. H, White, of South Pitts
burg, arrived here Friday night to
commence protracted meeting at the
School House in the interest of the
Baptist denomination. Rev. White
has succeeded in arousing great inter
est, and the meetings are we'll attend
ed.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
Not Sorry for Biunder.

''If my friends hadn't blundered in
thinking was a doomed victim of
consumption, | might not be alive
now" writes d. T. Sanders, of Har-
rodsburg, KY, 'but for years they
saw every attempt to cure lung rack
ing cough fail. At last l tried DR..
Kings New Discovery. The effect
was wonderful. It soon stopped the
cough and am now inA better health
than have had for years. This won
derful life saver is an unriEalea RENE
dy for coughs, colds, 1a grippe, asth-
ma, Group, hemorrhsges, whooping
cough or weak lungs. soc, s1.O0 Tri-
al bottle free.
Guaranteed by Whitwell Drug Co..
of Whitwell
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
Life Pictures"
by Robt. L. Taylor

We will not be satisfied until one
COPY of this book is in the hands of ev-
cry Tennessean, or at least every one
should read it. There is not a person
within the borders of Tennessee who
has not heard of Bob Taylor and if you
haven't heard him. speak you should
surely read his book. -
Since these famous speeches and
sayings have been made up in book
form, it is possible for all to keep
closely in touch with "Our Bob.
Mail us 81. so today and we will send
YOU copy of "Life Pictures by re-
turn mail Do it now.
TAYLOR TROTWOOD PUB. CO.,
Nashville, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
justices of the Peace

r. j. Kilgore, LIST Dist, Tracy City.
Cowan Harris, end Dist, WhitweL.
Chas. Holloway, 2nd Dist, Whitwell.
II. l.. Long, Bird Dist, Whiteside.
J. A. Raulston, 4th Dist, Ketchall.
S. H. Raulston, 4th Dist. Comfort.
NJ. H. Merritt, 9Th Dist, Victoria.
w. F. Shelton, 9Th Dist, Inman.
j. B. Phillips, 9th Dist, So. Pittsb' rig
w. M. Patton, 9th Dist, So. Pittsb'rg
w. w. Hull, 9th Dist, Orme.
A. J. McCampbell, 9th Dist, Orme.
w. j. johnson, 18th Dist, Jasper.
w. S. Wilson, 9TH Dist, Jasper.
J. w. Higdon, 18th Dist, Shellmound
w. H. Richmond, 8th Dist. ,Monteagle
E. Graenicher, 9Th Dist, Monteagle.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
Shall Women Vote.

If they did, millions wonld vote DR..
Kings New Life Pills the true reme-
dy for women. For banishing dull,
tagged feelings, backache or headache,
constipation, dispelling colds, impart-
ing appetite and toning mp the system,
they're unequaled. Easy, safe, sure.
25c at Whitweil Drug Co. of Whit.
well. d
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
County Officials

G. r. Williamson, County Judge,
E. E. Johnston, County Clerk,
W. M. Cantrell, Sheriff,
R. F. M. Kirkpatrick, Trustee,
w. b. Rogers, Registrar,
DR.. J. L. Raulston, Co. Physician,
F. M. Mccullough, Coroner,
D. G, Kelly, County Surveyor,
w. J. johnson, Ranger,
Alan S. Kelly, County Supt.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
Civil, Road and School Districts

County about 500 square miles and divided into eight
Civil Districts eight Road Districts and five School Districts
The Civil and Road Districts De xensve.
The School Districts composed of the following Civil Districts
School District composed of the Second Civil District
Second School District composed of the Third and Fifth W Dis cs
School District composed the Fourth and Eighth Civil Districts
Fifth School District composed of the Sixth Civil District
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
Don't

Think because you haye taken many remedies
in vain that your case is incurabie. hood
Sarsaparilla has cured many seemingly nope,
less cases of scrofula. catarrh. rheumatism.
kidney complaint. dyspepsia and debility,---
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssss sss Of IzAIA4


we offer the News and Toledo Blade,
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der Arrangement only good till then
when regular clubbing price of 81. 25
will stand.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03

ENVELOPES-100 envelopes with
YOUR name and address printed thereon.
soc; BY mail, SIC. Cast with order -
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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
County Board of Education
Public Schools

In the First District eleven schools and teachers
In the Second District eighteen schools and twenty teachers
In the Third District fifteen schools and teachers
In the Fourth District thirteen schools and teachers
In the Fifth District schools and TEACHERS
Total number of Schools, a. Teachers, 95. T
Scholastic Population, $500. $3.50"
Average amount paid teachers per month"; $4,000. -
Road Commissioners
S. G. GREEN LIST District, Whtwel, Tenn,
IKE MARTIN, End District, Whitweil Tenn:
MARTIN HARTMAN, 3rd District St Elmp, Tenn.
J. B. SMITH, 4th District, Ketchall Tenn.
EPH PITMAN, 9Th District Victoria, Tenn
w. r. ALBRA, 9th District, So Pittsburg, Tenn.
T. S. TURNER, 7th District, Jasper Tenn.
w. r. Cox, 8th Dist, Monteagle, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03

NJ. N. WHITAKER, Attorney General
Winchester Tenn
S. S. TATE, Circuit and Criminal Court Clerk,
Jasper, Tenn.
Chancery Court meets Third Monday
in February ana August.
T. M. Mcconnell, Chancellor,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
A. L. Robertson, Clerk and Master,
Jasper, Tenn
County Court meets First Monday in
January and July
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03

The type of Job Printing we turn
out is always the best possible. Care
is always taken to make things look
right, and you know what that means
in printing-more time consumed IN
the work Our prices are always
reasonable, and prompt delivery.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03

We feel that this paper is easily
worth 81 90 for So numbers. How
$. your subscription?
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03
What Would You Do2

In case of a burn or scald what
would you do to relieve the pain?
Such injuries are liable to occur in
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. Chamberlain s
Salve applied on soft cloth will re-
lieve the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is very severe one,
will cause the parts to heal without
leaving a scar. For sale by all dealers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1910-11-03

Read the News, 81 90 per year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-16
% PATIENTS AT CATAWRA.

; Catawba, Va, Dec. 16. According
to DR.. w. d. Tewksbery, resident ply
sician at Catawba Sanatorium, 80 pa
Iients are now under treatment at the
States Youngest Hospital, and by
Christmas, it is predicted that there will
not be vacant bed at the sanatorium,
though vacancies will be frequent in the
future, as patients are cured and leave
the sanatorium.
The officials OF the State Health De-
partment express entire satisfaction
with the treatment at CataTba and de-
clare that the sanatorium is measur-
ing fully up to the standard OF like in
stitutions in other states. They are
particularly gratifed to observe that
even during the extremely cold period
OF recent weeks almost all OF the pa
tents at Catawba showed steady inn
provement. IF Catawba had done
nothing more" said the health com
missioner on his last visit here, 1t
would have justified the expenditure OF
state funds to convince our people, be-
yond question, that consumption can
be as easily cured in our town state as
anywhere in the country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-16

TIE SulIoway pension bill which
would increase the pension appropria-
ton upwards OF $50, 100000 annually
was yesterday agreed upon by the House
committee on invalid pensions, as was
stated in the Gazette's Washington cor
rcspondence Of that day. OF course
this will be used against any bill look
ing to the reduction OF the tariff. The
civil war ended forty-fye years ago, but
The pension roll increases.regardiess OF
time. Most Of the money goes TO the
north, but the south pays large part
Of it. Woe to the yanquished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-16
FIRE ONA STEAMER.

Fire partly destroyed the steamship
Maryland, Captain Sadler, Of the New
York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Rail
road line, last night aud 800 passen-
gers had a narrow escape from injury or
death.
The Maryland left Norfolk at 6:15
O'Clock for Cape Charles. Thirty nm
utes later, while the steamer was
between Bush Bluff light and Sewalls
Point, deckhaud discovered fire
among some bales Of cotton in the
freight hold.
Mate Foster. who attempted to ex-
tinguish the fire single-handed, had to
be hauled to safety by means Of rope,
which was passed down to him from
the upper deck.
Eight United States sailors, passen-
gers on the steamer, took a leading
part in fighting the flames, and their
heroic efforts probably prevented the
destruction of the vessel with the loss
OF many lives. One sailor named
Stone hung over the side OF the steam
err while several companions held his
feet, and with his hands broke win
dow leading to the freight hold and
turned stream OF water on the fire.
He held this position for fifteen min
utes, while the Maryland was racing
with all speed possible for Sewalls
Point to discharge her passengers.
Most OF the passengers were at supper
when the fire was discovered.
Had the fire been discovered 80 min
utes later, when the steamer reached
the bay, it is believed there would have
been heavy loss Of life.
The greatest damage was done amid
ship, where the fire started. The
flames reached the upper cabin and
the walls Of some Of the staterooms
were badly scorched.
A dozen tugs responded to the
Mayland's distress signals, and in a
short time had dozen streams turned
on the blaze. The steamer Pennsyl-
vania was rushed from Norfolk, and
she took the passengers off the Mary
land and proceeded with them to Cape
Charles.
Norfolk, Va. Dec. 16. Repairs have
been started on the steamer Maryland,
OF the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railroad, whose 300 passengers
and crew had a narrow escape from
death yesterday when fire broke out
IN the vessels hold.