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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09

fill our the unexpired term of Sena- tor Taylor Senator Sanders is a Re- publican; MT. Patterson is a Demo- crat. In his address to the Democrats of Tennessee. Mr. Patterson reviews his political career, including two terms as governor So far no other Democratic candidate for the Senate has announced in Tennessee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09
Insect Rite Costs Leg.

A Boston man lost his leg from the bite of an insect two years before. To avert such calamities from stings and bites of insects use Bucklen's Arniea Salve promptly to kill the poison and prevent inflammation, swelling and pain. Heals burns, boils, ulcers, piles. eczema, cuts, bruises. Only 9 cents at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09

Summer colds are hard to get rid
 of, and frequently lead to asthma, bronchitis, and hay fever. Do not jet your cold get a holl of you, but use F'oley's Honey and Tar Compound for quick relief w. H. Allen, Ghel- sea, Wis, says: "We prefer Foley 8 Honey and Tar Compound to other cough medicines because it quickly cures coughs and colds. It will ward off cold if taken in time" Contains no opiates. W. L. Dewoody X Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09
A. NJ. Mason, farming near Canaan.

A. M Mason. farming near Canaan, Ms, was badly cripple with sciatic rheumatism due he says to uric acid in his blood. Foley Kidney Pills en- tirely cured me and also removed numerous black specks that were continually before my eyes, Foley Kidney Pills are uric acid solvent and are effective for the various forms of rheumatism. w. l.. Dewoody & Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09
New =Ork SpOt Cotton

New York, July S-Go on-Spot closed steady. Mil1ling uplands, 12.- 15c; middl ng gulf, 12.40c. Sales, 100 bales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09

off from top under heavy profit talk ing. There was much less demand from commission houses.
 Futures closed steady. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09
Memphis C0ttOnseed Products.

Memph s, July S-Cottonssel prod ucts: Prime basis oil, S.53@S.57c; i; meal, $27 pe,. ton; linlisrs, ? 1-2@ 4c per pound.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09

-LosT-One ladies watet fob at Forest Park, in or around 6Ang pa- vllion. Finder will ple1o return same to Drake's Barber shS Main street. 7-5-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09
Memphis Spot Cotton.

Memphis, July S-Cotton-Spo steady. Middlinfi. 12 3-Sc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-09
Patterson to Run
 For U. $. Senate
Former Governor Seek.
 Senator Taylor's Seat.

Memphis. Tenn, July 8-Formal an nouncement that former Governor Malcom R. Patterson is a candidate for the United States Senate was pub lished here today. MT. Patterson seeks the seat made vacant by the death oi Sen. Robert l. Taylor, Governor Hooper appointed Newell Sanders to
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01
Challenge From
DR.. John E. Jackson

DIR. John E. Jackson is seek
ing the worst case OF dyspepsia or
constipation in Tazewell or vici-
nifty 10 test DIR. Towards new
specific for the cure of those dis
eases.
So confident is he that this re-
markable medicine will effect a
lasting cure in a short time, that
he offer 10 refund the money
should 1t not be successful.
In order 10 secure the quickest
possible introduction DIR. John E.
Jackson will sell regular fifty
cent package of the medicine at
half price, IS cents.
1t will regulate the bowels,
tone up the whole intestinal tract
give you an appetite, make food
taste good and digest well and
increase vigor joy and happiness
will take the place OF that "don't
care whether live or die" feel
ing.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01

Mr.. II. w. Pobst has been almost
out OF the running the past week on
account of lame back. He attempt
ed to lift heavy box last Saturday,
and strained the muscles of his back
to such an extent that he was COM
PEELED to remain at home several days.
Miss Ollie Bowling, daughter of G.
w. Bowling. has been sick for sever
al days. but is better now. She ex-
poets to make visit to Blucfeld one
day next week.
DR.. j. r. Gross. Mawxell, and
Squire Beavers, of that same baili-
week, were here this week on business
Mr.. Ernest Wynn, of Roanoke, is
here as the guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Morgan Wynn. MIR. Wynn
has been unwell lately, due to nm old
trouble in his side.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01
Pounding Mill

Pounding Mill. Va. Oct. 20.
Mrs. M. j. Sturgill spent one day
last week visiting Mrs j. M. Lam
bert at Raven.
Mr.. VIM. Robinett is here from
Coaldale buying supplies. His family
is satisfied at that place.
Mrs. w. b. Steele and daughter,
Miss iva spent Sunday with their
mother. Mrs j. Marion Mcclure at
Cedar Bluff.
G. Fl. Steele and sons, Edgar and
Fred and William Brown were here
yesterday from Paint Lick, loading
some fine lumber for the former
Misses Bessie Brown, Efie and
Margaret Williams, Maggie Brewster,
Pharr Dawson attended the Teachers
Association at Tazewell Friday and
Saturday.
Mrs. H. w. Christian and daughter,
Miss Cora were at Tazewel Friday
and Saturday, respectively.
Mrs. John Stinson of Drill, Spent
Sunday night here with his sister,
Mr.. A. j. Mcclure of North Taze-
we'll visited relatives here recently.
Mrs. Charlie Mcclure. Pounding
Mill Branch, visited her daughter,
Mrs. Robert Petts at this place today.
Mrs. James Osborne and daughter,
Mrs. Alex Rylev and two children.
have returned from a weeks visit to
relatives in w. Va.
James Neele visited his two sisters
and brothers at Cedar Bluff, who are
attending Cedar Bluff High School.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM Ashury spent
Sunday with relativss Mt R;chlands.
w. B. Steele sold TO K. X. Giles
pie and Co. 40 nice cattle last week.
lack Shambln has moved his
family from W. Va back to this place
and is occupying the Rebekuh Davis
property near the first bridge east.
Andy Collins is moving his family
to Tazewell because there are no
houses here to tent. The house he
occupied Will be torn down to give
room for the new switch to .he quarry.
we failed to note that Rev. Isaac
Wright of Bluefield, preached here on
the Sd Sunday and will fill the pulpit
Tor the Christian church for the ensu-
ing year.
Mr.. Hugh Witt was here Saturday
and Sunday ON his way to Tin Top.
where he will look after his farm at
that place He will not move his
family there but will remain at Paint
Lick.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01

NOIICE-The firm of George
Thompson Company have sold their
business to Thompson and George and
must settle the old nrms business at
once. Parties owing us will please
arrange to settle their accounts as
soon as possible.
THOMPSON AND GEORGE.
Tazewell, Va, r. F. D., Oct 28tb.
Ross w. Thompson, of Paris, XIV.
is here attending to business and also
visiting his parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Fullen Thompson at North Tazewell.
Mr.. Thompson is comfortably located
on 35O-acre farm near Paris, and,
unlike most of Tazewell people who
migrate. is well pleased with his
location. He raised $500 bushels
of corn, had seven acres in tobacco
and his grazing land pretty we'll
| stocked with cattle. He will return
next week.
Wyatt l.. Edwards recently return
ed from Burke's Garden where was
doing plumbing work for r. NJ. Law
son. Besides being good plumber,
Edwards is a good gardener, having
brought to this office few weeks
ago fine box of tomatoes, which he
raised at his home in this town.
! Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Terrell, of
Chapmanville, w. Va, and Mrs.
Willie Fulkes, of Pipers Gap, Va. ,
passed through town this week en-
route to their homes from Burke's
Garden, where they attended re-
union recentlv held, of the Davis
family. Besides the venerable w. P.
Davis. aged Sd. father of Lon and
Ad. Davis. there were present at the
reunion the following: Mrs. B. r.
Moss, Mrs. VIM. Pruitt, A. w.
Davis, MIR. and Mrs. Terrell, w. J..
Davis, Mrs. Willie Fulkes.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01
The Eastern Star.

The meeting of the Eastern Star,
held in the Masonic Hall Wednesday
night, attended by two of the grand
officers of Virginia, was an elegant
affair. five candidates were initiated.
and light refreshments served after
the initiatory work. The visiting
ladies were Mrs. Reed. grand worthy
matron, of Richmond; Mrs. Taylor,
grand conductress, of Roanoke; Mrs.
Wright, worthy matron of Mizpah
Chapter. of Roanoke and Miss Nan
Stickley, Of Roanoke. Short adj
dresses were made by the ladies' Mrs.
Reed, who is a neighbor in Richmond
Of DR.. Geo. Ben Johnston. came to
Tazewell believing that this was the
garden spot of the world, and says
she was not disappointed. She made
a brief address. mainly on topics per-
tanning to the order. Mrs. Taylor
also spoke briefly thanking the mem
bers of the order for their hospitality,
as did also Mrs. Wright Miss Stick
ley said: "I'm tickled to death with
Tazewell." The two state officers.
Mrs. Read and Mrs. Taylor, were
each presented with souvenirs of
Tazewell, handsomely painted
plates, containing a picture of the
confederate monument. Mrs. Reed
raid high compliment to an officer
of the Tazewell Lodge, but the ladies
modesty prevents the publishing of
her name.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01
FREE TO YOU.

Beginning with November LIST, this
paper Will open want column free
to it's subscribers. Anything wanted
for exchange. to sell or buy. will be
advertised one issue free. Only five
lines. about thirty words. will be
allowed each free ad. Over 5 lines.
one cent word will be charged. If
ads are run more than one time, five
cents line will be c'arged The
readers. of this paper are welcome to
use this free column as stated above
Try 1T if you want to buy. sell or ex-
change any article from farm down.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01

The laying of the Corner Stone of
the New Methodist Church. scheduled
to take place tomorrow, has been
postponed on account of the blocked
condition of the sidewalk. Due an
nouncement will be made in the next
Issue of this paper.
Crockett Showers has disposed OF
his belongings in this town. the prom.
erty occupied by Mr.. Schwab. to MIR.
Kidd, for property in Graham. Stow.
ers has purchased a farm in West
virginia, near Brush Fork and is
moving this week.
Berkeley Gillespie returned the frs,
OF the week from n Richmond hos
pltal, in which institution he had his
appendix removed. He appears ia
have suffered little Inconvenience
from the operation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01

The Democrats of this County and
District have a clearly and definitely
marked path before them. Let no
man deceive you. Slemp is Repub-
hcan. Graham is n Progressive Re-
publican. Ayers is Democrat of the
Wllson-Bryan-Stuart type. Your duty
is as plain as day. Vote for Ayers.
"A vote for either of the others is a
vote for Republican. Vote it
straight for Gen. Rufus A. Ayers. -
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-11-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

S will be received by the Board Supervisors of Tazeye
county Ill The Clerks Office Tazewell up until noon of
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER H.
ne construction and improv sections of road r.;
oen spring Naglsteria District described follows:
Section From point Richards up Bio Creek TO-
wares the head said creek be graded drained to the yb
provements. 800 NF :" QUILL I'M
Section T-eginnng the efersonvile Maiden Sppo dis
me IN lo valley and following the meanderings said val
icy 10 he Inc between the counties of azewe and Smv 70 m
ana improved to the width of I6 the amount
by order OF the Board of Supervisors
A copy-Tese: So x
c. w. GREEVER, Clerk
Tazewell, Va, Oct 81, 1912.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
PLEASANT TIME IN PROSPECT
6acnelor Brother Now Knows Some.
tnIng OF the Duties That Fell to
the Yong Mother.

was visiting my married sister
IN Toledo last week." relates Buck,
Hawes. She's got a three-year-old
kid, and, while am fairly fond or
children, | am a bachelor and some.
what sot In lily ways. l was rather
d1smayed, therefore, when nv sister
proposed leaving me in the house with
the child one afternoon. And here's
what she said:
Don't put yourself to a bit OF
trouble-he can take care of himself
See that he doesn't climb up to the
pantry shelves and keep an eve ON
him SO that he won't get into anv
mischief. He won't annoy you. Don't
let him go down cellar and watch that
he doesn't get hold of the books in
the library, and he'll amuse himself
all right, If he cries, give him a cookv
and If that doesn't stop him, ride him
on your back. But don't let him
bother you bit. I'll be home in an
hour! "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

stiff right to the jaw. But always he
was back looking for more. and l was
getting a bit winded in the fight.
When he tried to close with me, how
ever, l landed on his solar plexus and
he went out for the count-and hen
some
Monkey to "BIame" for Throne.
When l had knocked out" the king
expected that all his subjects would
rush me and try to kill me; that they
didn't l have only fate to thank. AS
the scowls gathered blacklist on those
dusky faces a little monkey that had
been sitting on the arm of the chair
the throne, l mean-ran out to where
[ was standing and, jabbering as if it
had met an old friend, climbed up to
my shoulder. nesting contentedly
against my cheek.
That instant a great change came
over the 'populace." AS one man the
natives Frustrated themselves before
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27


famous bunch of natives.
me, beating their heads on the ground
and uttering weird cries that fright
ened me more than had the fight.
After this had kept up for few mo-
ments an old chap with big staff,
the head carved in the shape of a
kowtowed. Then he pointed to me
and next to the throne. Finally it be-
gan to dawn upon me that l had been
chosen to succeed the king | had just
"deposed"
AS | walked toward the throne the
natives chanted some sort of a song
that made me regret / had a cultivat-
ed ear for music I didn't wonder
that it brought all the men, women
and children who had missed the fight
rushing to the scene, nor that under
it's influence the former king-I was
really TT" now-returned to con.
seriousness.
He gave one look lat me as I sat
perched on the throne, the monkey
still clinging to my shoulder, and
then he looked in the direction of the
palace" door just back of the throne
He didn't wait for any parting words.
but with a shrek that threatened to
endanger my ear drums fed to the
forest. His departure was fastened
by the tumultuous cheering his for
mer subjects sent after him.
Sixteen Black Wives in Doorway.
After he had disappeared among the
trees l looked curiously about me- AS
my glance reached the doorway of my
palace" the sight caused me to half
rise. There, in semi-circle in the
doorway, sat sixteen women-the
blacklist I had ever seen. Their skirts
of red Powered calico, cut short and
on the bias, were about their only arti-
Gle of apparel, unless one would in
clude under that name their anklets.
bracelets and nose rings and earrings
of brass. Then about the neck of
each hung great necklaces of lions
teeth. 1t was quite evident, figured
Judging from the number each WON
an wore, that lions teeth were away
above par in my new kingdom.
As I looked at them-and they re-
turned my glances with wifely grins
II began to think had been mistak
en- in my premise that the old king
had fed from fear of me. It looked
as If he had seen good chance to
duck" from those sixteen queens and
had taken it I almost envied him
right then, and before my three
weeks on the throne were up my en-
Wy was unadulterated-it was green
eyed.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

About sunset, when 1 was furnishing
for food and water. l came on the
camp of an English hunting party
and staid with it until we reached
Mombasa.
It's a strange story, but it is true
And If Sophie-that is the sacred mon.
keys name now-eould only speak
she would confirm every word of how
| was made king and then henpecked
of my throne. / had royalty thrust
upon me, and ore trial waS enough
Never again!
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
Erenzied Arithnoa4in

Three-year-old Amy, who had a very
lively little brother, was being put
through lesson in arithmetic by her
uncle. She had successfully added one
and one, but stuck at two and one.
Your mamma" said her uncle,
has two children. If she had one
more, what would that make?"
o." cried Amy, that would make
my mamma straightforward Home
Companion.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
Wives VINO Pay Alimony.

Are there abused husbands in these
United States? Here is the answer:
In this state more than 500 divorced
WINS are paying alimony to weary
ex-mates; in Indiana, $50; in Ohio,
673; in Wisconsin, $50. Pennsylvania,
though the escond state in population.
has only sixty such wiyes.-Chicago
Examiner.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
Locating the Fool.

A stout old gentleman was having
trouble with the telephone. He could
hear nothing but a confused tumble
of sounds, and finally he became SO
exasperated that he shouted into the
transmitter:
who's the blithering fool at the
end of this line?"
Hes not at this end" answered a
cool, feminine voice.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
Deceased.

Unfortunately the girl in the boat
with him when he rocked the boat
did not know how to SWIM
That was unfortunate
For him, yes. You see, she clawed
him under the surface and stood on
his face to, keep her head above wa
ter"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
Lucky Star.

This is the third time you have
been here for food" said the conan
at the kitchen door to the tramp.
Are you always out of work."
"Yes'm," replied the itinerant Il
guess / was born under lucky
star
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
IrnportaI1f TO Mothers
She Was Anticipatinu.

when he proposed to her she
knocked him down"
Gracious! What did he say TO
that?"
HE yelled: Hold on! Hold on! We
amt married yet!''-Houston Post.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

A mans love used to burst into
flowers" but nowadays girl has to
wait for it to develop by <the weari-
some process of geological formation.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
Her Dancing NIGHTS.

IS your wife fond of dancing?"
Yes, especially the nights l pre-
fer to stay at home. detroit Free
Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tion allays pain. cures wind collie, Csc bottle A
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

Crimsonbeak-Are you against
strikes?
YEAST certainly am. But how
much were you going to ask me for?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

A little learning is not aS dangerous
as the big conceit that goes with 1t.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

A brave man is always ready to
"face the music"-provided it isn't
that old tune from "Lohengrin."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

Even the intoxication of love may
leave one with q headache the morn
ing after.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

Cursed be the man, the poorest wretch
in life
The crouching vassal to the tyrant wife
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27
sy HUGH EDWARD GILLESPIE.

BY HUGH EDWARD GILLESPIE.
was born in Newcastle, England,
and served my apprenticeship at Haw-
thornes. Nine years ago-I am now
twenty-eight-I entered the service of
the Prince line. At the time of my
adventure l was, as am now, the sec
ond engineer on the Royal Prince,
trading from Mombasa to New York.
l had often touched at East African
ports, and for long time had want
ed to do some big game shooting. l
want to say right now, though, that
my desires along that line are fully
satisfied Never again will l desert
the paths of civilization. might be
made king again. Ugh!
But to continue with my story. At
Mombasa l obtained the necessary
leave, and with a guide set out for
the jungle. We soon came upon
the trail of Glands, and followed it
for some hours. Eventually, when the
trail became stronger, my guide sug-
gested that we separate SO that we
could come on the game from two
sides. We followed this plan, and
hence my "kingly'-and henpecked-
adventure.
For an hour | followed the track of
the game, and then found that / was
lost | shouted and fired my gun sew
eral times, in the hopes that the guide
would hear me, but all to no purpose.
| was lost, and SO had to make the
best of it. For a time / tried to re-
trace my steps, but only made matters
worse, and evidently had wandered far
into the jungle. When almost worn
out by hunger and my long tramp,
lay down for little rest.
Lands on Kings Solar PIexus.
| don't know how long l had been
rough shake of the shoulder. l open
ed my eyes, and there before me, stood
the most villainous bunch of natives
1t has ever befallen to my lot to see.
They had already taken possession of
nv rifle and revolver, so that when
they motioned for me to follow their
leader there was nothing else to do. Be-
sides. | was so nearly famished that
/ would have gone anyhow in the hope
that they would give me something to
eat
The march led to their village, and
there was presented to the king, a
big black bullet head" individual who
sat in an old arm chair, probably Sc
cured from some seaport town. Over
this chair was thrown a lions skin
The natives kowtowed to their mon
arch and babe me do likewise.
wouldn't make an obeisance, and by
signs so declared. Then they tried
TO force me to bow. Instead. they
started about the prettiest little row
you ever saw. When | finished with
that crew three of them were stretch
ed out cold before the royal throne
snd half dozen others were nurs-
ing BADLY bruised faces.
At this point his majesty took a
hand In the fracas, and for real nerve
you have got to hand it to that black
man. But he lacked the training. or
else | might not be here TO tell the
tale. Six times he rushed me, and
zach time / stretched him out with 6
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-27

This was written of the henpecked
husband with one wife-but to have
sixteen such 'tyrants" forever nag
ging at your soul, even the poet could
not do justice to the feelings of Hugh
Edward Gillespie, IN Englishman, who
lied from a perfectly good African
throne to escape the nightly curtain
lectures of his sixteen "beloveds," He
was literally henpecked off the throne
by this anvil chorus"
Stranger adventures probably never
befel a man, even in the realms of fic-
ton, than have been the lot of this
native of Newcastle, England.
While hunting in the jungle in Brit
ish East Africa, he fell asleep and
was captured by the black men,
who. took him before their king. He
fought that potentate and licked
him; became the ruler in his stead,
because of the attachment for him of
a sacred monkey land entered into full
royal possession, including dusky
harem. And his sixteen wives &C
cording to his own statement, hen
pecked' him off the throne and out
of the Kingdom
Gilhespie's mates on the Royal
Prince, an African coast trading YES
sci on which the ex-king is second en-
gineer, corroborate his story in many
of it's details. Besides, the English
man still retains that furtive look
which marks the man with the ''ty-
rant wife'-or wives-the world over.
Even as he told the story of strange
adventure he would cast worried
glances over his shoulder, as If fear
full that in New York his former
queens might appear at any moment.