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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
A City in Two Countries.

One oil the most Singuiarly located
towns in the world is the city of No
gales, one-half OF which lies in the Ter
ritory of Arizona, and the other half in
the Mexican State of Sonora. Mr.. SUIT.
tor, United States Consul General at
Matamoras, Mexico, in a report TO the
State Department, gives an interesting &C
count OF this city, which he recently
visited. There were, nj the time of his
visit, five thousand or more inhabitants,
about onc-half Of whom lived in Mexico,
and the others in the United States.
Until comparatively recently the bound
AIRY was uncertain, so that many of the in-
habitants did no: know in which coun-
try they lived.
The line between Mexico and the
United States" SAYS Mr.. Sutton in his
report, "is indicated now by monuments,
50 that by stopping 10 take your range,
you can usually tell, in daylight at least,
where you are"
Tie, border lire passes obliJuely
through the railway station of the city.
"Thc consular agent, when WAS there"
says Mr.. Sutton, twas also the agent for
the Fargo Express Company. As
Consul, lie signed invoices and bills of
la.iir.g 1T his consular desk on the Sonora
side Of the office. and when he got
around To Wcils-FarSo's work, he grave
~ crossed TO the other desk, fifteen feet
away, located in Arizona, and despatched
express packages"
When the boundary line was surveyed
through the town, which is newly set
tied one, more of the territory than was
supposed was found to be in Mexico.
Portions Of houses were discovered TO
project over the line into Mexico. "A
PSF. OF The way, the Consul Generals
report says, "ihc line ran along the
edge. then in the middle of the side
walk, and finally left it and took to the
street. along which il mcantlcrcd until
IL struck the base Of Il high hill on the
edge of the town"
Naturally, i'll Il town so situated, where
an cvi!-disposcd person can commit an
offence against the laws and then step
across the line and defy arrest, much
must depend upon the pcaccable disposi-
ton of the inhabitants.
"Only the best of feeling and good
seuse," Mr.. Sutton says, '.can prevent
frequent conflicts" There have been
some such collisions, but many less than
might have been feared.
Nogales has come into existence rs the
result OF a silver mining "boom," and if
the mines should not prove rich, the
town might dwindlc to smaller one OH
one side of the border, and its history
as a town in two countries come to end;
but at present it is prosperous, and some
fine and substantial buildings have been
erected.
Consul-Gencral Sutton describes one
ot The interesting features OF this sin"u-
lar town. "Thc train between Nogales
and Benson" he says, sis the famous
'burro train, a title which its time table
has honorably earned. The timetable
allows eight hours 10 make the distance
OF eighty eight miles-it is occasionally
one to three hours late--and this head.
long speed has been caught up by the
facile Western mind, and compared to
the patient burro."
The "bnrro, it should lie explained,
is the little far Western donkey, whose
are apt to be very deliberate
especially when he is urged.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

A metal that can hardly be distin-
guishcd from gold has been invented.
1t is like the precious metal in
all its points, can he hammered and
drawn equally well, and presents
a good wearing surface. 1t is
not compound, and gains its gold
color from the action of chemical. The
inventor has placed samples of his dis
covcry on the market, and expects TO be-
gin its manufacture soon. 1t can he
made for sixty cents 4 pound, and may
be used extensively in the manufacture
OF cheap jcwclry.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

Adviccs from South Africa report sad
state of affairs in the Transv.lll. The
people are suffering from drought and
famine. A critical juncturc has been
reached in johannesburg where bread
stuifs are commanding famine prices.
The ncighboring countries arc doing
nobly TO alleviate the sulIcrings, and
have despatched many provision wagons
10 the scene.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
s-fTcS5f

A German scientist proposes to deter
mine by means Of photography if the
moon is inhabited, and it is said that the
King OF Wurtemburg has decided, in
order if possible 10 solve this interesting
problem, to photograph the moon, then
enlarge the negative 100000 times.
This proposition has been mootcd for
many years. Perhaps the Improvement
IN terrestrial telescopes will yet solve this
question.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
Proving His Sanity.

A gentleman from an adjoining town.
who passed through Mii!cdeeville, Ga.
the other day, says the Ch,onicie of that
scene in the Ordinary's Court of his native
county few days ago that demonstrates
the truth of the assertion that ''grcat
matters are often kindlcd from small
fires" The case in question was against
a young coloredi man charged with
lunacy, and twelve prominent gentlemen
were sworn to investigate into his mental
condition and give verdict i'll accord
ancc with the facts dctiuccd.
The foreman Of the jury, though a
prominent gentleman, had failed TO gain
enviablc reputation as Il paynaster, and
there is where til? pinch came. In the
ross-cxamination, usually attendant on
such trials, the foreman propounded a
few questions to the supplemented COL
orcd man that were readily answered.
"Do you know mc!" asked the peer.
"Certainly do, )" was the quick rctort.
"Then, what is my name and where
did you know me."
The lad gazed at him with the air OF
confidence md then replied: "Your
name is Mr.. John Blank. / worked fol
you all of year before last, and | swar'
fore God you has ncbber paid me a cent
for it. OF course, / knows you In
the laughter and confusion that followed,
a verdict of ''not crazy was made, but
Mr.. Blank vows that he will never serve
on another jury, especially to test the
mental strength of colorcd man, which
he ikcns unto gauging the kicking
capacity of mule
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

T Great enterprises are crowding ono
upon another so rapidly in the South
that, according to the Manufacturers
Record. no one can take general view
Of the whole situation without being
amazed at the magnitude Of The rcvolu-
ton that is in progress. One of til,
most striking features is the heavy in
vcs'ments OF Eastern and especially New
England capital, which is pouring into
the South as it formerly did into the
West
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
= A Memorial of Invasion.

IIunichen, the deaf and dumb land,
scape painter, whose death from Il acct
dent is just announced from Wttenbure,
was walking. memorial of the horrors
OF the Russian invasion of Germany in
1913. He was born in 1912 Mt Birkcn-
bush, village about two hours Journey
from Wittenberg. One day during the
Russian bombardment of the town the
villagers all left their homes to watch the
firing from the heights, and Frau IIuni
chen, with her infant, was left alone in
her cottage. suddenly there appeared ut
the door two brutal Cossacks, who asked
Tor money. The young mother trcm-
blinsly told them she had more, where
upon they seized her and her child, bound
them together, and logged them with
their knouts until they were both mscnsi-
BILE.
On the return of the villagers they
were restored to consciousness by medical
aid, but, as a result Of the injuries he
had received, Hunichen remained deaf
and dumb until the end of his days. Ills
death was, indeed, direct consequence
OF the maltreatment he had received sew
enty-six years ago, inasmuch rs he was
run over by wagon, the approach of
which. he was unable to hear. Hunicben
was very capable painter and was much.
ratronizcd by the German imperial family.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

Eek Lord Mayor Whitehead, of London,
is clever man. lie is the only English
man who was benefited by the Shah of
Pcrsia's recent visit. Whitehead, who
was then Lord-Mayor, refused to give
the Shah banquet unless he was prom
iscd baronctcy. He gave the entertain
mcnt aud is now Baron Whitehead.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
A Paris shop-kccuer. when he odvo

A Paris shop-kccper, when lie adver-
tises goods lat cost" is promptly called
upon by Government official, whose
business it is TO see that the merchant is
doing what he adver;ises, and if he is
detected in fraud of any kind, speedy
punishment is inflicted. In other words,
they will permit him to sell his own
goods, which he has paid for, sgt cost"
but il he is lying in his advertisement, OF
tdefraudIng his creditors, they expose
him
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
"a Brown Study"

The meaning of "brown. study" i.
given as "a gloomy revcrie." Brown il.
dark color, being derived from the
saxon .'brun," meaning "burned," and
the adjective was given to the state OF
mind either because of its supposed dqrk
and brooding nature, or more probably
because OF the Swallowed aspect of the
counteEance while one is in thrown
study"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

interior TO varying positions on the ex-
terror of the club.
az man catching hold of the club
would have his hand cut to rags the mo
ment the spring was touched, and, if
struck by it with even the smallest
amount of force, would die from loss of
blood ensuing upon the opening of so
many veins aud arteries"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
When the youthful rnlcrof the Chinese

When the youthful rulcrof the Chinese
Empire was compelled TO marry a GER
tain daughter Of 81 high caste noblclnan
recently, he kicked most vigorously, but
his royal mamma persisted and was sue
cessful. Now the little fellow has as
serted his prcrogativc and he vchcmcntly
refuses TO see either his mother or his
zyifo
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
1p invention which may rcvolutionize
dischs~ging firearms consists in firing the
cartridge byselcctricity.

The Irish members of the British Par
Lament having completed their political
tour in Australia, which has yielded the
sum of 500, 900, have proceeded to New
Zealand. i
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

No one loves to tell tale of scandal
out to him that loves to hear it. Learn,
then, TO rebuke and silence the detract
ing tongue by refusing to hear. Never
make your ear the grave of another's
good name.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

e a has been calculated that if the
tEtted7 States cruiser Texas should be
Sppsuucted according to the present de-
Z sign she would be sixteen inches further
:ssal sssrSssatcr than the plans contemplate,
i5ssndering great part of her armor
useless burden.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
THE SANDBAG.
WORK OF a DEADLY WEAPON
IN NEW YORK.
Inspectors Byrnes Talks About Sand.
baSs-How They Are Made
other Strange Weapons
Used by Footpads.

HE recent cases
of san'ibsgging
in New York city
have caused q
great deal OF
'coinncnt. Some
weeks ago two
men were struck
down in proni-
nent thorough
fares in the city
by this silent
weapon and died
without. leiuo
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10
Odd Musical Instruments.

No one would imagine that harmony
could be produced from these curious
looking affairs, but to the almond eyed
heather fancy they 'discourse most elo-
qucnt music" The Chinese instruments
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

A ffty-year-old grapevine grows in
Germantown, Penn, on trunk winch
measures two feet and half round.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

A company has been organized in St.
Louis to manufacture granite shinglet.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-01-10

These queer instruments are among the
recent additions to the Metropolitan
Museum of Art in New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
OBITUARY.
EDWARD EDWARDS.

Mr.. Edward Edwards, a well-known resident
and one who enjoyed Ia a high degree. the conf.
dence and good viii Of all who knew him died at
his home ON Prospect Hin at an earl, hour on
"Wednesday morning u heart dlseas., after an
illness u less than - hours
Mr. Edwards was born ia GuilfOrd, july -.
ls3, being one OF the youngest Of the ~ children
Of Benajah and Mary tStowelu Edwards The
only members Of the family now living are Solo
mon Huntingdon Edwards aud Mrs. Mary Taylor
both Of THIS town HIS boyhOOd was passed in
Guilford When Is years OF age he went u B.r.
nardston' Mass, to live with relative, remaining
there untll he was y, at that time going 10 Deer
field, where learned the carriage makers trade
lie then spent year in Rock Island county M .
return ing from there To Guilford Soon after he
married Amanda BLgelow Of that town For a
short time after his marriage he lived n Brattle-
Ooro, working for the late Asa Miller, the well
known carriage maker. After leaving Mr. Mil.
lers employ be went to Keene n. II and began
business for himself In company With a pnrt n.r
named Perkins For 20 years he was a respected
ana successful business man Of that place and
acquired a competence For two terms h.. renr,..
Heuted keene In the state Legislature. and was at
one time the treasurer Of Cheshire county Ia $50
us "lIe died and some time later he married Miss
Mary stone OF keene In 1872 be returned To Brattl
borO and formed a co partnership with Asa Miller
anu MS son Sidney Miller, building at that time
the house on Prospect street which has ever sin,,
been his home. In 1874 he built a shop on Frost
street and conducted business there until isS5
when he retired the death Of his wife In the early
part oil that year having been a serious blow to
MN. His sister, Mrs, Taylor has been hrs house
hold companion for the past three or four years
IN ms religious faith Mr.. Edwards mas Uni
yersaist, and during the pastorate Of Rev + W
whitney unite with that church
lie was man OF rare simplicity and transpar-
ency OF character earnest. sncere and faithful in
every relation Of life. and who's. absolute in
tegrty could IL relied upon implicitly ThoSe
VINO Knew MN Ia middle life Remember him as a
man with great love for outdoor life fond of
the woods and streams, and a companion much
sought by men younger than himself He
srhr,i indeed, 70 have In his feelings the foun
markablr degree his sympathy with young D..o
pie and friendly interest In their affairs
dence this afternoon at ? O'Clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

The favorable symptoms reported last week in
the case Of Mr.. William Leonard of the firm ,f
Leonard & Roess. did not continue and his d,.a,t.
resulted at an early hour Monday morning Mr.
Leonard was born in Feeding Hills, Mass. March
D. 1853, ana was the eldest Of the three children
OF William and Lucy Wait Leonard His motb.
er is still living at the advanced ag. of n her
home being with Mr.. lJeOnard's only SISTER Mr.
John d. Roess Of this village. MIR Iaonarl,s
early life was spent in Feeding Hills and n va
There that he learned the trade IT a toharrnnist
lie was member Of Company g. Fifth Regiment
t sSaehusetts volunteers, aud his only brother,
FRANCIS who died In Springfield Mass In ls-G
was also veteran. In 1867 Mr. Leonard cam. "a
bratteboro aud established himself In business in
ar s,ai Wy ihe next year he was joined by his
they employed several hands and their business
steadily increased, until II became one of The i'm,
S Oriaht INDUSTRIES OF the town, their wholesale
trade extending throughout New England For
Almost score OF years the firm has maintained
leading position In It's line Of trade and no c,n
i ierH mas hai more creditabe record or better
business standing The largest number OF hand,
ever employed by the firm was co In Is-i Wr
Leonard married Miss Flora Willard. daughter ~
she iAtT Nelson W. Willard Of West Dummerston.
survives him "'"N"'e' y
Mr. Leonard was a man Of warm sympatbies
i NJ Gus impulses genial and open hearted
iihuepenueht ~ ms convictions and Of staadfast
integrity He had great love for nature and
put-hoOf sports, and took special pleasure In the
Ill i,'sIip OF animals. He was man of
Mlue information and his bent for mathematics
was Wen known Numerous stories arr tnlJ ~
no" he haffied school teachers and collrg. ,ro,I,,
az MN sone OF MS pet problems Il was nat
ural that man thus constituted should MALI.
many friends and maintain a strong hoij ''t,n,,
them' and thus il was that no mans society vas
chat I s aiIer or enjoyed for an evening 5
our STREETS and in his accustomed places
Inc funeral took place on "Wednesday afternoo,,
uplifting service e'f''' anu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
MINOR NOTES.

Mr. Edmunds introduced in the Senate
on Tuesday a bill establishing public
school system in Utah, and one to prevent
the importation of adulterated articles Of
food and drink into this country. lie es-
pecially urged the attention Of the COM
mittee on foreign relations TO the latter bill.
A remarkable anti Mormon victory was
gained in Salt Lake City on Monday. when
the Gentiles carried the city by strong
majority, electing the mayor and their en-
tire ticket Of IS councimen.
Civil service examinations for positions
in the railway mail service will be held in
this state at Burlington May %, and at Rut
land May 2l The papers of applicants
must be filed with the commission at least
six days before the date Of the examina
ton.
The Republicans of Maiden, Mass held
a caucus on Monday evening TO choose a
candidate for postmaster Capt. W. W.
Sampson received Sll votes against 32G for
Chas. f. bennett, former postmaster.
The halloting was by the Australian sys-
tenn
At the Franklin Falls, ~ H., post office
caucus, where the Democratic incumbent
was given large majority and was re-
appointed, a secret ballot system was used
by means of sealed envelopes, the ballot
box being open during certain hours on
three successive days.
Charles Emory Smith, the editor Of the
Philadelphia Press, has been appointed min
lister to Russia.
The long discussed question Of the Bos-
ton collectorship has been solved by the
Presidents appointment of Aanson W
Beard in place place of Leverett Salton
stall, removed.
The Senate committee on territories have
submitted favorable report on the admis-
sion of Idaho as a state
President Harrison promised to attend
the opening of the Carnegie library in
Pittsburg, Pa, yesterday. but cancelled the
engagement on account Of the sad events
in the families Of Secretaries Blaine and
Tracy, " hich have interferrd seriously with
the public business
President Harrison issued on Monday his
proclamation opening the lands Of the
Sioux reservation in South Dakota to set
tiers. There was a rush of town site be, I'M
ers for desirable locations
Stanley's narrative Of his late great
journey through Africa is to be published
by Charles Scribner's sons as a subscrip-
ton book The firm paid round sum for
the privilege and expect to reap a rich har
vest.
Mr.. Wanamaker has offered twelve gold
medals to the railway postal clerks who
show the best record in their work at the
end of this year One medal is offered for
competition in each Of the eleven postal
divisions and the twelfth one is an open
to all prize for the clerk who shows the
best all-around qualifications.
The Methodists are getting greatly inter
ested in a scheme for the erection of ma
tional university at Washington which
shall rival the Roman Catholic university
to be built in that city. An option has
been paid for a 30 acre tract worth 500
900, to be used as a site
How Uncle Sam makes his paper money
is described and explained by Franklin P.
Smith in an illustrated supplement on The
Bureau of Engraving and Printing in this
week. number of Harper's Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

Mrs. Relief Adkins, whose death is else
where recorded. was for IA long time a resi-
dent of West Brattleboru For some four
years after her husbands death she lived
with her children in New Britain. Conn
but of late had made her home with her
nephew, l.. & Jillson, and it was here shat
she died on Monday morning at the ripe
age of - years and - DAYS. The burial
was at West Brattleboro ON Wednesday
funeral services being held at the Congre.
gational church at that place, conducted by
Rev, Mr. Babbitt
court was held Wednesday at the
hotel before Justice IAmson, 10 settle a
difference Of opinion between WIN. Martin
and Henry Wilder. Martin sued for a.
due HIM for chopping wood; Wilder claimed
so against Martin for damage to his shop.
which Martin rented for his choppers 10
occupy. jury of six decided the case by
ohsetting one bill against the other, and
dividing the cost Of the court, SEQ. between
them IL is doubtful if the six Jurors who
spent their time from o'clock r NJ until
at night, with "A midnight ride of five or
SIX miles, supperess at that, will be likely
TO be lat home next time they see sheriff
Houghton coming. +. " Stoddard for
Wilder, Hit for Martin
Miss Gotta Gale arrived home this vsak
from Worcester, Mass normal school bov
ing successfully passed the final exarnina-
tons OF that institution. She returns in
June Tor the graduating exercises.
Mrs. stephen Smith aud daughter Mary
are visiting in North Adams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

high license would result i'm the establish
ment in the large towns Of enticing resorts,
where young men would inevitably be led
to destruction.
Col Estey pointedly declares his belief
that prohibition, poorly prohibiting, is bet
ter than any license law that could be en-
acted Col Fuller says that 'prohibi-
ton does prohibit, that's where the shoe
pinches' Col Hooker thinks the absence
Of crime shows prohibition TO be the best
method for Vermont, but if we were Ia
have license law he would like to see it
so worded that the sale Of anything but
absolutely pure liquors would be punishable
with a heavy fine
The drift Of the Herald's canvass, it i.
needless to say, is strongly against a change
10 high license None Of the arguments OF
opinions advanced are particularly new or
striking and the one evident and as
sured thing is that nobody, prohibitiouist Of
high license advocate has the remotest
idea that we shall see the law changed this
year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
MRS. LUTHER DUSTIN

we were made very sad by hearing Of the sud.
Ien death Of Mrs. Luther Dustin. which o,,,urr..,,
tuesday evening, February H. She seemed as
wen as usual and had been out to make a call
was very cheerful full of fun and jokes: but not
s a''er her return home, Mr.. Dustin found her
sitting In a chair unconscious and sh, -,
50 TN death released her about ii o'clocl III
as' ne evening, Her husband has the sympatbv
NJ M the helghbors and friends in this sad svsnI
lhOse who know her best will hest 5n'js ,S guy,
now great the loss TO those around her.
10 thls tribute from neighbor and frl.nJ 4,
may Oe added that Mis-. Dustin was n natiya g
phlnnlerston, born in 1879, and lie dauS5tsr 81
1 S1nIl = StearnS, well-known resident Her
t, age 70 MI Dustin took place . wears at,n
WINE ne was In the railroad service as 49,
I ~ tue Nermont Massachusetts railroad Hsr
ueath from apopexy was instantaneous an5
sa III Wlthout moments warning while bushand
anu Wltt were engaged about the usual farm a
Aus h 'f duties One sister survives Mrs q A
homss Ii Greenfield, The funeral was M tbr
"a, o m thls morning at 10 O'Clock The hurisi ,,as
at DhnmerstOn Centre "'''a' MAS