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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
A Sea Monster.

A queer marine monster was captured
by p. johnson. a Hope Greek gill fisher
man, the other day. None Of the old
experienced fishermen, who have cast
their nets in all waters, from Maine to
Florida, had ever seen anything like it
or were able to name it. The animal
was about five feet long, aud in shape
somewhat resembled toad fish. Two
rows OF teeth adorned its ponderous Jaws,
which, when fully ajGr, would admit an
ordinary bucket. Two art.shaped horns
were OF its head. About midway be-
tween its head and tail were two pockets,
or pouches. that could be opened or closed
at will, and situated between these
pouches and the monsters mouth we're
two arms, not unlike the forearm and
hand of man, arranged to pass the food
from the pouches tc the mouth. The
pockets were well stocked with "moss
bunkers" and other small fish when it
was captured. No one has been found
who can tell to what genus this aquatic
curiosity belongs. PHILADELPHIA Press.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
How Cannibals DO Their Cooking

"fou don't hear much about them,
but there are cannibals in Australia to-
day." said DR.. f. d. Clum to a Kansas
City 1fmes reporter. "Strange2 Well,
not so very when you take into consid-
Grafton the character of the country.
The blacks or aborigines still wear breech
clouts, and when yet short distance
from civilization you will find that the
majority of them wear no apparel OF any
description. The Australian black
bears about the same relation to that
country that the American savage does
to this.
"When you get away from the cities
into the brush you will find plenty of
them who would kill you, and there is
nothing they would relish better than to
make barbecue out of you, provided
that there was no danger of being caught.
Collectively they have the greatest fear
OF the white man, for they know that he
Furnishes severely. They prefer to roast
their victims. A stew they consider
very good, but, rs a rule, they lack the
utensils and means of making broth.
When plump white stranger is can
tured and killed the body is carefully
prepared. 1t is then bound to stout,
green pole, which is supported a. either
end about two and half feet from the
earth by forkel sticks.
Between the sticks fire is built, and
when the proper number of Goals arc
made, the green pole, with its choice
morsei, lsput atop, and it is there per-
mitted to simmer and roast until done to
turn, the man eatess occasionally stick
Ing their knives into the body to test the
degree of doneness. Cannibalism on the
island, however, is gradually dying out.
The blacks are of a very low order of
intelligence. The DIaoris in New Zea
land are much more enlightened PEG.
ME.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
INc Cat Breeders Society.

The Boston Cat Breeders Association
Is the latest addition to the almost count.
less number of clubs and associations and
institutions which have their headouart-
ers in Boston. 1t is not really CHART.
able association, yet its aims and pur-
poses are most praiseworthy. An cxhi-
bition of the new association was open in
small hall ut 1S1 fremont street. and
the crush was SO great some of the time
that 1t was necessary to close the doors
Until those inside were willing to make
room for others. Naturally the great
proportion of the spectators were women.
There have been cat shows there in
previous years, but none ever aroused as
much interest as the last one. The most
interesting cat in the exhibition was the
famous trick cat, "Muffins," owned by
L.. a. DeRibas, of Boston. This cat Is
n natural born actor, and will enter into
the sport with Us much zest aud under
standing of what is wanted rs though he
were human. He is three years old, and
from kitten has shown a remarkable
Intelligence. Aside from his histrionic
ability, this cat does innumerable tricks.
He will swing on trapeze, jump over a
bar or roll over at command. He will
jump over paper covered hoop and also
through fire encircled hoops. Lie shakes
hands, walks on his hind legs and catches
ball with certainty. Two prizes we're
offered in each class-thc first a silver
cup, the second medal. The cat which
was declared to be the best of all won for
its mistress handsome gold watch.
Chicago Herald.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
The Extraction Of Broken Needles

Any one who has had any experience
in the matter knows how difficult it is to
remove piece of needle from the hand
or foot. The usual plan Of treatment is
for various members of the family to en-
dcayor to extract it, and after their
efforts have proved unavailing, except to
drive the needle further in, surgeon
is called. In large majority of cases
the surgeon cuts down and searches for
the point with probe and faucets, but is
moro often unsuccessful, and the patient
is told that the needle cannot be found
but will work itself out in time.
DIR. Charles Steele, in the London
Lancet, suggests SIMPLE, painless and
reliable plan which any member of
family can adopt with a probability of
success, before efforts at removal have
driven the needle farther into the tissues.
The plan is to apply at once over the
point of entrance OF the needle one or
two thick felt corn plasters, the central
opening of the plaster being over the
point of the needle. The patient is then
allowed to walk about foot as before.
The act of walking will be perfectly
painless, for the plaster removes the
pressure from the point of the needle.
In few days the needle works out
through the opening, and can be ex-
tracted without danger. II the needle
is broken Off in the wrist or hand, in
stead of the foot, smaller plaster can be
applied and pressure obtaine1 by an
elastic wristlet or light steel circular
spring. This method has the merit of
simplicity, and is one that can be applied
at home when surgical aid cannot be OBJ
tanned. DR.. Steele has always found it
successful so far.-Ne0 YORK Nail AL
ErDress
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
Wonderful Corslcan Cnres.

Travellers and scientists are greatly in-
terested i'll the recent discovery of won.
derlul caves on the island of Corsica. A
miner, who undertook to explore them a
few weeks ago, found it impossible to do
SO. lie discovered various small caves.
close together, which led to mammoth
cave some distance from the original
openings. The roof of the mammoth
cave was between sixty and seventy feet
high. After travelling under ground for
some time, he came to an immense lake
which made further progress impossible.
According to his estimates the lake is
situated under the mountain chain, La
Revellata, near Calvi, and gets its water
from the ocean. In support of his theory,
a small grotto was discovered on cape
Revellata on level with the sea, which
is believed to be connected with the
caves. Some people estimate the length
of the caves along the coast at thirty
miles. A society of savants has been
formed to explore the place thoroughly
this summer. The members will meet in
Ajaccio. -Picdyune.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

A new and singular custom that is
growing up in New York City is that
of hiring private dining in swell
restaurants by rich corporations and by
coterics and cliqucs. In one Broadway
restaurant n private room is leased by the
year by great news company, the next
one is used by noted firm Of criminal
lawyers, a third is hired by several
judges, and so on. These groups thus
secure privacy, their own particular
walters and place to take their favoritc
friends, customers and clients at
luncheon time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

The Detroit Free Press says: "Scveral
persons were recently seriously and two
fatally poisoned at Pittsburg as the re.
suit of eating smoked fish, an cxamina-
tion of which showed that it was unfit
for human food before it was cured
There is very little difference in princi
pie between putting arsenic in an enc
my's coffee and sending poisonous stuff,
In the form of food, broadcast through
the markets OF the country. The diff
ference is in degree, for man who com.
mits definite crime on account of n
definite enemy is rather more respectable
than the one who hazards the life of in
nocent persons whom he has never seen
Tor the sake of n few mean dollars. BE.
lore the country is many years older
there will be more stringent legislation
governing the production and sale of
food, and these will be enforced, for the
abuse strikes nome to every man."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
The Dogs We're In the Drums.

The most delightful dog of war with
In my knowledge was little "Toutou,"
OF the French Zouaves. Once upon q
time, whom they were about to leave
France for Genoa, an order was passed,
iorbidding dogs on shipboard. Fancy
the dismay of these pet-loving soldiers
What could be done? Each man, as his
name was called, had to pass into the
ship by narrow gangway with officers
stationed at each end; and to conceal
dog under such circumstances, was
clearly impossible. at this crisis, some
inventive genius suggested unscrewing
the drums and concealing within them asl
many rs possible of their pets. No sooner
thought of than done; aud so far, we'll.
But now, like thunderbolt out of a,
serene sky, came the horrid order: ssLet
the regimen ut embark to the sound of fife
and DRUM"
There was no escape; the drums must
be beat, and they were. simultaneously
with the sound, and smothering it, arose
heightened, ear-piercing howl.
"Whatl whereof cried the officers in
CONSERVATION.
No sign of o dog anywhere, yet the
swelled the canine chorus. At length n
spaniel fell out of an imperfcctly screwed
drum, and the stratagem was revealed.
Then, amidst the roars of laughter, each
drummer was obliged to advance alone
and beat his instrument. If there was
an answering howl, the drum was at
once unscrewed and its occupant elected.
Only one dog ran the gauntlet SUCCESS
fully, and this was "Toutou" Again
aud again the drum was struck in which
he lay concealed, but only its own re-
vcrberations answered, and the dr,lu,mcr
passed without suspicion. Once fairly
out at sea his pet was released aud wei
coined with the applause such asiutencss
deserved. He renamed with the Third
Zouaves throughout the war; and when
at Its close they entered Paris. who should
be seen proudly marching at their head
but "Toutou," the dog whom the drum
taps could not scare.-W Wide 4,oake.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
Mnmlet as He Yns.

Amleth, as it was formally written.
was Prince of Jutlaud. Medieval
writer's, however, differ rs to the exact
century in which he lived. Tho best
authority ON this subject, perhaps, is
Saxo- Grammasicvs, the Danish historian.
according to whom Amleth lived about
200 B. G. He was son of Horvendii.
himself Prince of Jutland, and Gerutha'
a daughter of the King of what is now
Denmark. Amleth's father was murdered
by his own brother, Fenzo, who soon
married the wife of his victim. Amleth
would have been murdered by his uncle
at the time of Horvendii's death at his
brothers hand, but for the fact that he
feigned madness. Soon after his
mothers marriage Amleth killed his
fathers murderer. Various stories ore
told concerning the final end of Amleth.
none OF which are authentic, according
to modern Investigators.
A French "History of Hamlet was
circulated in England about the begin.
ming of the Sixteenth Century, and is
supposed to be the foundation OF tho
famous shakespcarean plays. Louis
Republic.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
A MYSTERY.

Our baby boy one day
Folded his violet e,s,.
And from his waxen clay
His white soul flew away
III To for Off Paradise.
His little hands so fair,
We crossed upon his breast,
And standing by him there
We gave him to tho caro-
OF one who doeth best.
And when to final sleep
We laid him soft and low,
We could not help but heap
Upon him lilies deep
And roses pure us snow.
And then, with courage great,
His mother faced the yearss
But oft, when it was late,
Among his toys she safe
And fondled them with tears.
But now another child,
With wondrous violet eyes,
Rests on her bosom mild,
And smiles rs he had smiled
To-day in Paradise.
And something seems to shy
To her, so sad before;
THE soul that flew away
Is-hacS again to-day;
Sweet mother, weep no more n
-GeorJc Horton, in Chicago Herald.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

Anna Dickinson, muses. the New York
Independent, is almost the last of the
popular lecturers. There were in the
list Cough, Becchcr, Phillips, Chaplin,
Curtis, and Miss Dickinson Cough was
a great natural actor, and fascinated by
his dramatic art in description anu in
story telling rather than by any power of
rhetoric. Bcccher, Chaplin, Curtis and
Phillips had ali the eloquencc of culture,
ms we'll rs of natural endowment. Miss
Dickinson was unique among them,
largely from her womanly quality. The
Harpcrs took Curtis from the lecture
platform, and they have appropriated
him in his mental work for many years
in everything except that which relates
to the duty of good citizen. Here Mr..
Curtis recognizes a public obligation
with which nothing is allowed to inter
fcrc
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
Angling for Men FISH.

Angling for "men fishes" is novel
sport now INDUCED in at the New York
Athletic Club. A swimmer with stout
line attached to sort of harness on his
head leaps into the big tank, while an
angler on the edge tries to land him,
having solid bamboo rod seven feet
long and multiplying reel. If the two
men are pretty we'll matched as to strength
the angler stands fair chance of getting
pulled into the tank. Picayuae. =
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
Silver PaYea Streets.

A short time ago rock from the hill
opposite Roseburg was being used in pa v.
ing the streets of tina. city. A gentle
man who was there at the time examined
the rock, and found it contained silver
as we'll as tracings of tin. He surprised
the people by showing them what a valu.
able style of pavement they were using.
Investigation shows that silver rock
which is well worth working abounds in
that vicinity, and efforts are being made
to have it utilized. Traces of tin have
been found in sufficient quantities to
warrant thorough prospect of the vi
cinity, which will doubtless be made.
Portland (Oye9on) telegram.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

1t is frequently asserted that the COL
legc baccalaurcatc sermon is distinc.
lively American institution. In the
main, admits the New York Commercial
Advertiser, this is true. But something
much like it has lately been adopted ut
the English institutions of Oxford and
Cambridge, though the sermon is more of
general theological nature and less an
address of counsel to the graduating
class. This change is peculiarly worth
notice, in view of the fact that Mansfield
College of Oxford has this year broken
all English presidents by inviting an
American clergyman to deliver the clos
ing address of the college year.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
Imitation Thundercloud Phenomena.

The effect of an electrical discharge
upon the condensation of steam was
shown by Sheiford Bidwell ut the meet.
ing OF the Royal Meteorological Society,
oil London. The usual shadow of small
Jet, cast upon white wall, is of feeble
intensity and neutral tint. But when
the steam is electrified, the shadow at
once becomes much dense, and takes on
peculiar orangc.brown hue. The
electrical discharge evidently promote.
coalescence of the minute particles Of
water In the jet, thus forming drops that
oDstruct the more refrangible rays oil
light. The experiment may help to ex.
plain the intense biackness-often tenn.
pered by lurid yellow glow-of thun.
Observation-Disclosures (N. ~ american.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25
Tho Champion snake Fight.

One of the most exciting contests even
witnessed occurred recently at the Griffin
(Ga:) depot of the Georgia Midland Rail-
road.
The contest was between Ernest Low
er's pct king snake aud little greeds
snake, known as a garter The
snakes were about of equal size and
length, and it was hard to tell for half
an hour who would prove tie victor IN
the contest.
After racing around the cage for some
time, the king snake caught tho green
ono about six inches from the head. slim
ping himself round his adversary and
getting his mouth closer and closer to
his head. The green snake the while
kept its mouth wide open as il in an
effort to get its head too large to get
into the king snakes mouth and thereby
thwart its effort to swallow him. This
effort proved futile, for soon the head
and about six inches of the green snake
was IN the stomach OF the king. At this
point OF the game another aud more stub
born contest took place. In the cage arc
two wires-one running perpendicular
and the other horizontal. Twisting it
self around the perpendicular wire, the
green snake tied itself into various hard
knots. Mounting the horizontal bar, or
wire, the king began the work of un-
fastening the coils of the other by con-
tlnued pulling and swallowing.
When the feat was accomplished, with
the exception OF about half foot of the
tail, it looked like the king spake would
be defeated, but with some manmuvreing
the tail was united, and the job of swal-
lowing was completed
After finishing tao task the king snake
looked wonderfully pleased, and raced
around cycling the spectators for some
minutes. Atlanta Constitution.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

The exhibit of the agricultural cxperi
ment stations OF the United States
promises to be not one Of the least in
teresting features of the Chicago Ex-
position. One portion of the proposed
exhibit, which will be likely to attract
general attention, is an experiment sta
ton in operation, with its office, labora.
tories, etc., illustrating how the indoor
work OF station is actually carried on.
In another portion of the cxhib:. each
Station will present, by means of maps,
diagrams, pictures, sets of publications,
etc., q full statement of its location
equipment, lines of work, etc, so that
the visitor can, if he desires, follow ont
in detail the history and the work of anv
particular station. The main feature.
however, will be topical exhibit of the
work OF the stations as whole T, th;s
1t Is not proposed to make full showing
OF the work of any single station, bu.
TO make unified exhibit showing tbe
kind OF work done by the stations, the
way in which they do it, and some of the
more important results which they have
reached. The preparation of the exhibit
Is In the hands of Committee of the
Association of American Agricultural
colleges and Experiment Stations co.
operating with the United States De-
partmcnt of Agriculture. Assistant
Secretary Willis of the Department has
taken deep interest in the matter and
has promised substantial aid on the part
OF the Department to the stations in max
ing the exhibit.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

Tho entire annual rainfall of the
United States has been estimated by
Professor T. Russell, of the Signal Ser
vice, at about 400 cubic miles. The
water would fill ditch, half n mile
deep and mile wide, extending from
New York to San Francisco; and the
average entire fall per second would fill
cubical box with edges of 1877 feet.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

a wcll-authenticated story, related by
the Argonaut, of the slaughter at Pine
Ridge, is that of an Irish soldier, who,
knceling with his comrades behind
bank, was shot close to the heart.
"Faith, he exclaimed, "I'm sure it's all
over wild me! Rowl me- round, boys,
and make a tincc of me-" The next mo-
ment he was dead. They obcycd him,
and used his body US rampant.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

Four thousand women are employed in
the various Government departments at
Washington. "They get good salaries,
have easy hours and do good work."
asserts the New York World.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

partners for the many pretty girls who
arc renowned for their charms. The
ladies' toilets are rich and elegant and
very tasteful, though usually made at
Berlin, Frankfort or Vienna.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1891-09-25

The New York Sun says that Portugal,
insignificant as it is, can give Europe q
great deal of trouble.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-01-29

The sum of S2,122 has been raised in
Two Rivers for the public library. Mrs
Joseph Mann of Milwaukee contributed
$1,000 and the library will be named the
JOS. Mann library in compliment to the
donor.
THERE is prospect that the govern
ment will establish a marine post office
at Detroit. By means of this post office,
mail matter viii be delivered to all boats
to which it may be addressed, while pass
ing Detroit.
Two RIVERS is growing bit ambiti-
Gus and will soon emerge as full fiedg-
ed rival Of Manltowoc. People of that
city think that with little work the
new court house and county seat can
be located at that place.
JOHN DEDRICKs was In very pleasant
frame OF mind on Tuesday all because on
that day little girl was added to his
family. In about Is years from now
there will be three fellows anxious to
make John father-in-law.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH corner
Eighth and State streets, the Rev. 0. II.
Chap1n, pastor. Services Feb. LIST at
1870 A. NJ. and 7:30P. NJ. Morning topic
THE Ideal Christian. Eve. 1.-The Tenth
Anniversary of Y. p. S. G. E."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-01-29
PERSONAL.

2. j. SMALLEY has been chosen chief
clerk of the lower house of the Mime
sofa legislature.
W. A. WALKER spent Sunday in the
city. His duties at Madison do not seem
to lessen his geniality.
II. ]. GERPHEIDE, now of Chicago is
in the city this week. He was called here
by the sickness of his father.
DIR. KEMPER was in Milwaukee this
week and witnessed the treatment of
patients by the Prof. Koch system.
SUPT. PATzER returned last Saturday
from Oshkosh where he was attending a
meeting of county superintendent.
DIR. REINEKING of Sheboygan was in
the city on Monday to attend the funeral
of his brother who died at Newton.
GEORGE GRoFFMAN reached home from
Rhinelander where he has been superin-
tending the construction of waterworks.
WILLIAM HINRICHs of Milwaukee, a
member of the Wisconsin Bridge & Iron
Co. was in the city on Monday of this
week.
II. f. HUBBARD of this city delivered
an address In Green Bay on Friday last
at the dedication OF the Odd Fellows
Home.
JUDGE BAENscH spent portion of last
week at Madison visiting the State Uni
versity. He is d member of the board of
official visitors.
BURT JOHNSTON was in the city on
Monday. He says the sleighing is ex-
cellent in the neighborhood of Waters
meet and the weather perfect.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-01-29

BURGER & BURGER will enlarge the dry
dock next summer by extending its length
and widening the gate. Sixty feet will
be added to the length Of the dock and
the gates will be made As feet.
The l.. B. Coates is being repaired by
her owners. Together with other i'm
provements she will be supplied with
three masts. The Goodrich Co. has done
wo K on their steamers this winter at
this place at a cost of about 100000.
The Menominee and Chicago have been
rebuilt, the Sheboygan partially SO and
the tug Arctic is having her deck raised.
Next week Walter Green with force OF
% men will begin the work of painting
the boats.