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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

During the six years since it was first
thrown open to the public the Brooklyn
Bridge has been traverscd by over ono
hundred and forty-six millions of people
an average of almost twenty-five mill
ions year. These statistics prove more
conclusiyely than words what a grand
and useful structure it has been.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

The people of India are demanding
home rule, and if they arc in earnest
about it, says the Atlanta Constitution
England will have to get ready for live.
~ racket. A united effort in India would
drive the last Englishman into the sea.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

The example of Pittsburg, which lost
its old prc-cminencc rs the smoky city
upon the introduction of natural Gas
into general use, is likely, predicts the
New York Commercial Adrcrtissr, to be
contagious.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

Canadian papers complain that their
country seems TO be regarded as sort OF
penal colony by England. Ayoung man
who was convicted of larceny before n
London magistrate a few days ago was
let oil on his friends promising to send
him to Canada at once.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

A half grown American boy can earn Il
barrel of flour in week, and this will
keep him in bread for year. These
things go to show, remarks the Prairie
Farmer, that there is no danger of starva-
ton, hunger, or even want All theories
to the contrary, food appears to increase
much faster than human beings do.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

The buricd-alivc scare has led to The
organization OF company in New York
which proposes to erect Il huge mausoleum
IN which 40, 600 bodies can be placed,
and premature burial avoided and better
sanitary conditions obtained.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

TURKISH LADY's SHOES AND GoIosuEs
able to keep more than one wife. Single
wives have become the fashion and on
tins account women are gaining in social
status, and the more they get the more
they want, and the more they get the
more influence they have to accomplish
their yet unfuliilled desires. So alto,
'gether Turkey will probably be nightly
.rcvolutionized on the woman question
within Il few years.-Nc0 York. Graphic.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

Thibet is much larger country than
most people suppose. It has an area Of
about 75O, 900 square miles and popula-
ton of about 100000 souls, according
to the New York Nail ant Eyurcss.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16
Twenty years AGO corporal punishmc,

Twenty years ago corporal punishment
was abolished i'll New York public
schools. The superintendent says that
ludicious praise has been found to be q
greater incentive TO study than threats,
seedlings and physical punishment. The
world is surely growing better when sucr
statement can be made.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

The Emperor of China is to send a
commission of three to the United States
''to study the customs and manners of
the middle class, and to particularly in.
quirc if the wearing of socks and stock.
ings wards off diseases"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

The Governor of Wyoming has just
pardoned n man sentenced to term of
years for murderous assault, on the con-
dition that if the convict ever drinks an
other drop of liquor he shall forfeit his
liberty and be sent back to prison. A
similar pardon was granted in Mississippi
Q few Years AGO.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16
Pisa's l.oaninm Yowcr

The famous Leaning Tower OF Pisa has
pcen put up for sale by lottery. The mu-
nicipality of Pisa, having become greatly
straitened for money on account of OK
pehsivc improvements, offers The tower
Tor sale, in order to prevent the town hail
from b";hS seized, and has adopted the
method OF a lottery so us to get the HIGH
est price possible Chicago Tribune.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

England can only find forty men in her
military service who can tall, the Russian
tongue, while there 5000 Russian
officers who can handle English with
deadly precision.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

An international congress on the i'm.
portant subject of the housing of the
poor, in both its physical and moral
aspects, is to be held in Paris during the
great Exhibition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

A writer in the Paris A0tin indicate,
that the next Papal Conclavc will be
compelled by the drift Of events to elect
as Pope an English or IN American Car.
linnl
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16
Cuba is constitutionally agitating fol
self government.

The President has banishcd Sunday
drills in the army.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16
Took the Anchor for a i.icIaxc.

Policeman Ito ncwly-arrivcd emierani
who has been standing for an hour in
above position)-"Com move on, now!"
"Not shtep'll 1 move till see the
size of the man that handles that pick!n
Life.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

In 1870 the total assessed valuation of
real and personal estate in New York civ
was 81 or, 500: 22l. In 1885 Tie :o.:l
had Increased to Sl.553. 4l2.t3l.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

cat no time i'll the history of the coun.
try" asserts the Chicago San, "has there
been so many new concerns started up. i"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

Co-education of white and colorcd stu.
dents is practiced in the law school at
Baltimore, Md.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

1t is estimated that rainy day in s
city of 100000 people kills $25, O0(
worth of trade.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

Andrew Carnegie, the iron master oi
Pennsylvania, wants rich men to set the
example of simple living
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-08-16

The Legislature of Illinois has made il
misdemeanor to adulterate lard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
The BIG SEA SERPENT
The Monster Playing Its An
nual Engagement at Min
netonka.
Several Somewhat Different
Descriptions Of It's APP
pearance.
According to One Account It.
Smokes Cigars and Is
Sociable.
At Excelsior It Takes the
Guise Of a School
maam.

The fair young Maids were mounted
OH the flying sea horse in those delight
full days when the gods ruled high
Olympus and when jolly old Neptune
rode the raging main behind the mighty
steeGs. But days have changed since
then and the sea horse exists no longer.
He. too, has changed, and he is now
that strange, uncanny creature, the
sea serpent, but he still retains some of
his pristine characteristics, for he some
times PLAYS horse.
Fair Minnetonka. where the sunlight'
CLEANS upon the murmuring wave of
imprisoned silver. where the swaying'
trees embrace the laughing water in
their soft embrace. where lovers sit in
the moonlight and whisper sweet moth
ings and chew gum. fair Minnetonka has
serpent like unto that found in the
sea. From time to time have rumors
been afloat, but those who have seen
it were afraid to tell of it. AS time
meandered by his serpentine majesty
became bolder, and more people looked
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

upon his scaly ugliness. At times it
assumes different shapes and aspects.
81 first saw the serpent early in July"
said c. B. Eustis, of Breezy Point. ut
was just after dinner on the Fourth. 1t
appeared between Breezy Point and
Point Lookout. was somewhat in doubt
about it at the time, and called Fred
Jones' attention to it. As nearly as we
could estimate it was about SlXty-five
feet long. Its head was shaped some
thing like a huge catfish, with immense
scales about twenty inches wide. There
was gradual taperng to the tail. The
eyes shot out greeniSh light with
baleful glitter in them. We didn't tell
any one about it at the time for obvious
reasons. But last Tuesday, during the
loud bowl saw the monster again, more
plainly than before.
"Ihere is nodoubt about there being
huge serpent in Lake MinnetOnka," re-
marked L. (. Gaty, of Spring Park, as
he sat upon the gunwale of his beau
tifhl yacht, Aurora. II have seen it
plainly several times. and so has Col.
Ewing. We have usually come in con-
tact with it near Spring Park, and it
seems to be either heading for or coming
out of the NarrOws. 1t is very long and
slender, with boX-like head with a
tremendous mouth. 1t raises its head
four or five feet out of the water, and
hanging from its mouth are two long
feelers. One day its long. sinuous tail
became entangled with the rudder of
my boat, and the tiller has been hard to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

manage ever since. There's something
uncanny about that brute. wish some
one would kill it."
''You may talk about your sea SER
penis and poke fun at them," remarked
j. L. Sparks, of Fort Smith, Ark, who
is sojourning at Hotel st. Louis for the
summer, ''but ON Ridge and l had an.
experience not long ago that changed
o'clock one morning to fish for bass off
of Diamond reef, and after angling for
several hours we got tired and put into
Big island TO rest in the shade a little.
We were having very comfortable
sort of a time when Tom eSpied some
thing strange moving in the water.
For heavens sake, Jim," he ex-t
claimed, 'what is that?"
So looked and sat frozen with aston
ishment. There was huge head with
great eyes starting from its forehead
that shot forth CLEANS of red and green.
Above the eyes arose huge horns that
were thrust out in all directions. Its
monstrOus mouth was closed, and about
it were great spikes. From the chin
was suspended long whisker, which
looked as if it we're maze from sea
weed. Alta ched to the head was a
grayish-brown body like that of mon
ster snake, with huge fins, which waved
gently back and forth.
''Tom." said |, Its sea serpent.n
".Jim,' said he, it is
Then grasrped both his hands in
mine, and we looked earnestly into each
others eyes, Then we secured a little
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
OFF FOR MILWAUKEE.
The Veterans Will Start Tonight
at O'Clock.
Aug. q, %, 90, 80.

The following party from Minneapo-
lis have already given their names to go
to. Milwaukee this evening by the ''Soo'
special at 5 o'clock:
n. A. Norton and wife J. M. Weeks and
wife. J. W. George and wife. NJ II. Sessions,
]. H. Eye, N. Brett and two daughters. K. III.
Branton, j. A Fillmore and wife, 81. III.
Humphrey, L. L. Humphrey, A. A Bates and
wife. Mayor Babb and wife, G. r. Fix Aid.
Brazie F. A. Fletcher, B.W. Hix and wife. r.
e. Benton and wife, A. A. Kelley. and wife,
j ohn Miles, C. F. Fassett. E. W. Marines,
Daniel Fish. J. L. Dopbyn, H. L.. RockfeId,
W. T. Bowen and wife, Amos Cavelrv. George
CaIladin and wife. G. Dubuque, G. j. Muir
mott H. Yentch, P. II. Collins, John North,
Robert Stratton, A. G. Morton, Ara D. Bell,
N E. Jesmin, John Morgan, C.. H. lay
lor. Mrs. o. H. Brown. o. j. Dough
erty. G. W. Coburn. A. Clayt Henry Downs,
W. Garrity,sJohn NJ. Richardson and wife,
Masten and wife, S. C. Masten, j. h. Mertz.
B. W. Russell, g. W. Grant, Mrs. G. w. Fox,
Mrs. Julia Lobden, Mrs. McGwyer. j. II.
Hastv and wife Tom Down oldsen. L. Maith
and wife, George W. Morey, George n. Nor
gan Post Drum corps Of thirteen men;
Company G, Kittsen State militia of forty
five mensand drum corps of nine men.
The veterans and their friends will
meet at the West hotel at O'Clock and
march 10 the union station to take the
O'Clock train.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
more courage and looked toward the

more courage and looked toward the
monster.
when he saw us he broke into a
smile as broad as French play. This
reassureds me in a measure, and we
waited his approach. He made his way
upon the shore without the least diff
Guilty. When he came near enough l
gently shook hin by the Whisker.
whereat he seemed nightly pleased.
Then he cast longing glance at my
cigar.
'''Jim," said Tom, he wants to
smSNe. Give him cigar
II gave him the cigar, which he
lighted by touching it to his fiery eye.
When he had about half smoked the
weed he began to scowl and became
anxious.
"'Tom.' said l. solemnly, Il haven't a
drop. If you've got any give it to him.
Tom sadly placed his hand in his pocket
and drew forth bottle. With a gurgle
that made Toms chin whiskers fall out
lie grasped it in his mouth and made for
the water.
but it has been at Excelsior that the
sea serpent has exhibited hOrrid form.
There it appeared with head which
bore most remarkable resemblance to
human being. Its eyes were covered
with CLASSY film that resembled spec
tacles. There we're short feelers from
its head and long hairy substance fell
down on either side.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

ut used to be that anybody could get
drunk by going down town. On Nicol-
let avenue you would have to pass five
or six saloons with toughS in front of
them, their thumbs in their vests, sneer-
ing at every woman who passed. Now
the town is quiet and orderly and
woman may 60 where she pleases free
from insult. The difference is very
marked, and all for the better. Illicit
selling is reduced to minimum. A
'blind-pig' is occasionally discovered in
some cock-loft or basement, but the po-
lice keep SO close a watch on these I'M
licensed denS that they do little harm.
The bottle trade is not considerable,
though a tritle larger on Saturday than
during the remainder of the week.
mems houses, but this evil is no greater
than before the Sunday law became a
bar and bolt to the saloon door,"
How silly all this kind of rot is. Maj.
Norton has published card denying
that he ever said what is credited to him
In the News interview. He is free to
admit that 1t is a libel upon Mime
apolis, and insists that he did lot even
critIcSe the administration of Mayor
Ames. There never was time when
Sunday in Minneapolis was not the
most orderly day in the weak, instead
of the ''most disorderly," as is asserted
in the News article. The only differ
ence between the administrations of
AmeS and Babb, or Ames and Pillsbury,
is that man could get drink of beer,
wine or liquor on one day of the week
as well as another. The city under one
administration has been about as orderly
as under another.
If the News wants to inflict the Sum-
day closing law on Chicago, all right;
but is it necessary to libel Minneapolis
In order to accomplish this glorious re-
suit?
The Saturday Evening Spectator has
moved Unto Spectator Terrace" the
nightmare structure which Proprietor
Du Bots has recently erected Oh the
subscription plan on section of Elder
Stewards Fourth street corner. The
building, or rather structure, is a double
cross between greenhouse, Chinese
pagoda, mosque and a fire screen. If
the Spectator, looking through the job
lot of windows which Providence or the
architect has provided, should see lit
tie bit crooked, the public will have to be
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
A E-DAzzLE SYMPOSIUM.
All Sorts of Local Spicy Gossip and
Paragraphs. Local Topics
THE MEANDERINGS OF MINNEAPOLIS.
A Weeks Events Political illusions
Epitomized and Cuff

The Chicago News thinks that prOhi-
bition is the elixir of life that is going
to rejuvenate the nation, and. probably
as an entering wedge, would like to
have people deprived of Intoxicating
beverages on Sunday. In order to work
up a desire for Sunday closing law it
is writing up the experiences of cities
where seventh day prohibition is being
tried. Apparently the reports are col
ored to suit the views of the News. Last
Monday the observations of an alleged
staff correspondent at Minneapolis were
printed. This correspondent, in order
to make the present peace and quietude
of Minneapolis more apparent by con-
trast, drew lurid picture of Minneap-
oils under Mayor Ames' administra-
ton. Then" he says, "the saloons
did more business through their back
doors on Sunday than they did behind
their open fronts on week days. Men
in carriages drove from saloon to saloon
and got as drunk as they knew how.
Mr.. Babb is sturdy New Englander,"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
HE WASN'T THERE.
Commissioner Giertsen Not at the
Meeting of the Board.

The police commission met yesterday
morning with Commissioner Geirtsen
absent, and elected w. f. Alice. l.. II.
LAWYER and F. l.. Howes members of
the force They were ordered to report
to the superintendent for duty. Lars
Hanson, o. Hovelsrud, Charles A.
Chase and A. II. Trepanier were also
instructed to report to the police sur
geon for physical examination, and
later in the day were called before the
commission for examination. Some of
the latter men were among those nomi-
mated by Commissioner GiertSen in Fri
days session, and the fact that they
were considered has caused consider
able talk. 1t is known to the select
few. however. that Giertsen has scored
no victory, as the men he nominated
were as good as booked for appoint
ment, and he thought to make show
ing of power by having his nomina-
tiOnS indOrSed
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

Maj. Norton, the mayors clerk, is
quoted as saying: "Under Ames' adj
ministrat alton Sunday was the most dis
orderly day of the week. Crowds gath
cred about the saloons, and ladies pass
ing by were subjected to offensive re-
marks. Hacks drove from saloon to sa-
loon. Though pretense was made of
keeping the front doors closed. the rear
doors were wide open. Things are
vastly different now. Some people 90
to ST. Paul and get drunk, but for peace
and quiet the difference is very great
between this administration and the
last -,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

'Tis not the height of bliss to be
A member of the great P. Z.
For ever since his freak election,
The mayors one and sole protection
From rOasts has been his ice house.
Now Guile is on the anxious seat
And rather far would walk beat
Than have his past administration
Subjected to investigation.
And Giertsen, with diminished head,
Finds he might as well be dead
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
DISTRICT COURT BRIEFS.

Allen. Moon & Co., of ST. Paul. have
sued Cantwell, Ballard & Co. for the
sum of S11S6 claimed for merchandise.
W. S, Conrad has begun an action
against J. G. Hunt for $3.50 claimed on
merchandise. He has also sued A. W.
Comstock for S146.07.
Adler G. Clausen. insolveDt, yester
day FLED accounts showing Indebtedness
amounting to S5,225.46, and assets
amounting to S3,356.65.
Judge Lochren yesterday filed de-
cision for the plaintiff in the action of
E. q. Butts against the Northwestern
Printing and Publishing company for
certain personal property.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
Sues Her Betrayer.

Christian Peterson has begun an ac-
ton against Oscar Carlson to recover
$1,000 damages because of his infidelity.
She alleges that she became acquainted
with Carlson last December. On the
18th of February he promised to marry
her and set the day as the 29th day of
March. By this promise and by using
force he seduced her. and she is now
pregnant and he refuses to marry her,
though she is still ready to be his wife.
She claims that he made the proposal
for tue purpose Of ss9ueipg beE
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

Carl Pickett was the first man to see
it at Excelsior. He declares that the
Peerless had every stay weakened when
the serpent agazed upon it. The ami
NAL frightened him terribly, for it fol-
lowed him about for three hours. H.
j. Burton and Judge Bailey have also
caught glimpses of it, and so have l.. j.
Stetson and Fred Hopkins. Tommy
Orr says that ever since he saw it lie
has been unable to raise any hair on the
top of his head.
AT Minnetonka beach the inhabitant
of the water takes the fairest torn. A
dainty sylph-like mermaid, with be-
witching eyes and roguish smile. S.
V. Harris, of the Lafayette, was the
FIRST to see her. and for days and nights
he haunted the water. Then Arthur
II. Rogers gazed upon her and was be-
witched. Even Park Won Wedelstaedt's
devotion faltered when he gaZed upon
the dainty mermaid in Worth dress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

QCol. William r. Sill has returned from
st. Joseph, Mo-, without the sombrer
and silver spurs which he is said to
have adopted as full dress while there.
He appeared at Plckwick club recep-
ton, however, in an equally taking cos
tune, composed principally of cream
satin sash and pair of adult blue-gog-
giles ito protect me bIoomln' heyes, We
know"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

indulgent. On the whole, the Terrace
is hardly what it's "cracked up TO be-"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25
MINI ehaha Races

"IIfO Ch<%ftss 1tNVSD
Aug. n, 70, 20, So
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

Even S. j. Ahern fell victim to her
watery loveliness and composed son
net on the spot. But the beauteous
water maid was adamant, and all the
aggregation of male beauty at the hotel
failed to charm her. She is as elusive
AS most sea serpents are.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-25

The following letter from John N.
Cannon, who is in advance for Tom
Eck's Beauty Show on Wheels, was re-
celved last week:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-08-01
Casualties of Tuesdays Riot.

The following particulars of casualties
consequent upon Tuesdays riot, did not
reach us in time for mention in yester-
days issue:
The Queens bungalow suffered most
and it is terribly shattered by the dyna-
mite bombs, especially in the roof and
second story. The furniture, of this
portion of the building, some OF
which was rare and valuable, was utterly
ruined and the whole structure was
most destructively shaken and riddled
with shot.
The Opera House is very much
damaged in the roof. and also portions
of the interior. Grapnel shells burst in
the upper portions of the structure tear
ing and slashing everything in their
way. One grapnel shell passed through
the front door, and flew over the audi
tory to the Kings box, behind which it
exploded with destructive effect. -Four
of the front windows had several panes
of glass smashed in each, and the front
wall and door are pitted and riddled
with the effects of shot. Several OF
these marks will be difficult to efface,
and the internal damage will involve
many expensive repairs.
The injuries to the Palace and Govern
ment buildings are comparatively slight.
Several of the Palace windows were
broken by bullets; and, what is called
the Chambers" room OF the Supreme
Court, on the second story, had also one
OF its windows broken by bullets from
Kawaiahao church steeple. The marks
of two OF these missiles have made a strik.
ing appearance on the wall; and, until
they are filled up, stare the Court in the
face when important issues are under Its
consideration.
Several grapnel shells fell in the lower
part of the city and inflicted damage tc
private dwellings and other buildings.
An inquest is in progress on the bodies
of those killed in the riot. and we learn
that the wounded are progressing favor
ably.
A report reached us late last night that
Robert Boyd had died of his wounds
but we have had no confirmation, anc
hardly believe it. Later we learn that
this story has no foundation; but on the
contrary, Boyd is improving.