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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
800 Reward. 800.

The realers Of this Paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all is Stages, and that il Ca;arrh
Halls Catairh Cure is the only positive cure
now known TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a con-
etitutioral treatment Halls Catarrh Cur. is
taken Internally, acting Iii ectly upon III blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation OF the disco Sc and
giving the patient strength by building up tn
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The prorrietors haze so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list Of ties timonials.
Address. i. !. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O.
Sold Ly Drnpcisfs &c
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

Tho Pelican Rapids (Minn.) wolf drive
was "a great success Over a thousand men
took part. armed with spears and clubs.
ShOtxuns. revolvers and rifles were for
hidden ON :crount Of the danger because OF
the crowd. The roundup was on an opea
prairie. dishcd to the center like basin
Within the circle were thirty wolves. hun
Dire Is Of jack-rabbits and one solitary bear.
which finally got away. The wolves con-
tinucd to dash around. at intervals one re-
ceiving Il fatal thrus. The circle grew
smaller and wolves ugl,cr At last the
slaughter was over and seven cen wolves
were killed. No attention was paid tn the
jack-rabbits.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

There IS ease for those far
gone in consumption-not
recovery-ease.
There is cure for those not
far gone.
There is prevention-bet-
ter than cure-for those who
are threatened.
Let US send you a book on
CAREFUL LIVING and SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil,
even if you are only a little
thin.
Free.
sco7 & Bowar, Chemists, ,,a South 9Th Avenue.
New York.
ycur druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of cod.liyer
cl--al druggists everywhere dc. f..
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
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IT Is IMPROVING.
business Transactions Arc Larger Than a
Year Ago.

Business Transaction, Are Larger Than a
Year Ago.
+. G. Iun & Co. : weekly review OF trade
says:
Distribution of products is unnuestion-
ably improving. Transactions are on the
whole larger than Il year ago in spite of de-
preston a; the South. being much larger at
the West Nor i the improvement confined
TO that section. though general there; 1t is
also more distinctly felt in Eastern cities.
and there are not wanting signs that trade
ut the South. though still much embarrassed
by the low price of cotton. is steadily
gaining. With all the great industries
active. with money abundant in spite OF
gold exports. aud with speculation kept in
wholesome check. the outlook would seem
to be unusually favorable notwithstand-
and margins IL profit unusually small
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
august.
Flower

Ihave been troubled with dyspep-
STA, but after a fair trial of August
Flower, am freed from the vexatious
trouble-J. D. Young, Daughters
College, Harrodsburg, KY. l had
headache one year steady. One bottle
of August Flower cured me. 1t was
positively worth one hundred dollars
to me-. w. Smith, 2. NJ. and Gen.
Merchant, Townsend, Ont. l have
used it myself for constipation and
dyspepsia and it cured me, 1t is the
Lestseller ever handled-C. Rugh.
Druggist, Mcchanicsburg, Pa. o
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

SIXTEEN tons OF steel pens are ex-
ported from Birmingham weekly.
A CONDUCTOR on a street railroad in
Philadelphia speaks four languages.
BROOKLYN city officials took dinner
in a newly finished sewer the other day.
SOME watches now made are yuaran-
teed to keep time to within ten seconds
q month.
THERE are 49, schools in Irkutsk, ST.
IBERIA. The population of Siberia is
nearly 500, 900.
THE hen SO common in these days
originated in the Hankiva Jungle, where
wild chickens are still to he found.
ONLY citizens who are able to read
and write have the power to vote in
Bolivia and several other South Amcri-
can republics.
In England an American diploma of
medicine does not s.ntitIc its possessor
to call himself NJ. ID. If he does he may
be prosecuted.
A FUR establishment in Chicago has
just completed for a feminine resident
an ulster in which are l25 mink skins
and $50 tails.
THE remains of ancient hot air baths
and sweat houses still exist on The ISL
and of R;tllin, on the northeast coast OF
County Antrim, Ireland.
4 FKENCHMAN has invented an inn
proved method of telcgraphing. SO that
il is practicable to transmit $50 words
per minute on single wire. The mes
sage when delivered from the machine
is typewriter.
IT is reported that there are persons
living in Nolusia County, Florida, who
can daily hear the whistle of Il locomo-
tive only few miles away. who have
not only not been on n railroad train,
but have never even seen one.
PRINTERS ink is now made from
crude petroleum in Ventura County,
California. It is prepared ut small cx-
pense. The manufacturers are now en-
gagged in experiments to refine it. IL
they prove successful, it will supersede
the ink now in use.
Facts and FancieS.
THERE are SO many reforme1s who
never want to do any work at home.
COTTON soaped in olive-oil and tur-
pentine, and put in the ear, often stops
earache of the most painful kind.
AN old clipper ship has just made the
fastest time on record between Japan
and this country, being out but twenty
two days.
THE Bank OF Scotland issued one
pound notes as early as 1904, and their
issue has since been continued without
interruption.
THE father Of eleven sons has applied
for salaried position in baseball
club. He says he never played game
in his life, but he has had twenty years
experience in making basc-hits.
4 GAINESVILLE tTexas) girl has
probably the longest hair in the world
It is ten feet six inches long. The pres
cnt growth is Of the past seven years,
as in 1884 her head was shaved during a
spell Of brain fever.
IT is asserted that the idea of the slot
machine is very old. In an inn In one
of the rural districts of England the to-
baccO for the guests was kept in box
which was opened by an English penny;
this box was certainly, 80 the landlord
averred, $50 years old.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Countless let.

Countless let.
tiers arc re-
oeived by US
from ailing
women in all
parts of the
world, seeking
advice. All are
answered in a
pYor, NJ and
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
LYNCHED A LOUISIANA GIRL.
A Mob Hangs u Negroes Who Poisoned II
Family Of Nine Persons.

Mob Hangs u Negroes Who Poisoned
Family Of Nine Persons.
Ella. n girl employed as n waitress by W.
X Ilelmer. near Rayville. La. and who is,
charged with causing the poisoning OF nine
persons. was lynched by a mob of masked
men All the members OF the He.mer FAM
lily, nine In number. became violently Ill
shortly after breakfast, and showed unmis-
taxable sign, OF poisoning Suspicion fell
on tho girl who had often displayed a
bad temper. and being taxed with the
crime she comics ;ed 1t. 1t seems that a
colored man who was employed around the
stables OF the plantation had in some man
ner offended the kitchen girl. and she de-
tcrmined upon revenge. Poison was the
final suggestion which came to her mind,
and she put a lot Of vertigo poison in the
coffee. Her guilt was discovered, and she
confessed, The girl was being taken TO
jail when a mob Overpowered her captors
and hanged her.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
BAKER IS FOUND GUILTY,
The Jury Reaches IL Verdict In the Hurley
Bank Case.

At Ashland Wis the jury in the Baker
case returned verdict of guilty as charged
in the information. In Spcakin, to Judge
Parish a ter the verdc: had been returned,
Baker said: "Judgc. ] am innocent, and
had I been guilty ! never should have
asked a new trial" Everybody is surprised
at the verdict. When court opened Attorney
Cole finished his address to the jury. He di-
rcctcd the attention of the jury to the wit
nesses who had given testimony of Il dam
aging character against his client. lie said
there We're hut two, Colonel Byrne, the
United States Express Company'> detective.
and Cashier Reynolds. of the Hurley bank.
and the reputation of enc and the honor of
the other rested solely upon the conviction
and imprisonment Of Baker. Mr.. Flanders,
the express company's representative. then
made the closing address fox the prosecu-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
q De01ffu ariYhn,sf =

"Beauty ,cithouf grace
IL hook without bait" That's what
the French, think. Whether It be truc
or not, there are many American women
who do not even possess the hook-beau-
ty and attractivcncss are denied them.
Why Because they're languid, eros,
and irritable. They know not what
1t is to be without pain or discomfort
half the time.
That's It; suffer in silence misuu-
derstood-whcn there's rcmedy-Dr.
Picrce's Favoritc Prescription-at hand
that isn't nm experiment, but which Is
sold, by druggists, under the guarantee
that il you arc disappointed in any
way with II, you get your money back
by applying to its makers.
A signal service to weak womenkind
IS the finding Of lost health-the build
ing up Of 4 rundown" system. Moth
ing does it go surely as the "Tavorito
Prescription" None like it!
For ovcrworked, debi!itated women,
teachers, milliners, seamstresses, "shop-
girls nursing mothers-one and GH are
cured by it.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

This GREAT COUGH CURE, this success
full CONSUMPTION CURE is sold by drug
gls,s on positive guarantee, a test that no other
Cure can stand successfully. If you have 4
COUGH, HOARSENESS or LA GRIPPE, it
will cure you promptly. If your child has the
GROUP or WIIOOPING COUGH, use it
quickly and relief is sure. If you fear CON-
SUMPTION. don't wait until your case is hope.
less, but take this Cure at once and receive
immediate help. Price soc and SI.oo.
Ask your druggist for SHlLOH'S CURE.
II your lungs are sore or back lame, use
Shiloh's Porous Plasters.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
ELOrED WITHOUT HER HAT.


An Indiana Girl Goes Bridal Jour
ney on Short Notice.
Marysville. Clar, County. was the scene
Of sensational elopement. tho parties
being Miss Ida Matthews, daughter OF Elder
Thomas MATTHEW Tvs. and George Darlington.
the latter a resident OF Murray, Ky. The
girl left bareheaded and attired In her
house dress. Mrs. Matthews discovere |
them and attempte to force her daughter
to go into the house. but at that moment a
train came along. and the young people
boarded it for Louisville where they were
married.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Another Gift from Gould.

Jay Gould has given Sa5. 900 to the Uni
versity OF the City OF New York. The gift
was made fex days after he gave his
check for $4,000 to the Presby terian
Church Extension Committee. 1t was Mr.
Gould's desire that the gift should be kept
Il secret. but Rev. Dr. John T. Paxton, the
pastor OF the church which Mr.. Gould and
his family attend, let out the fact uain-
tentiOnally
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

The pickpockets who give the police
the most trouble and get away with
more money and purses are, as a rule
urchins, none of whom are more than 1;
years old. They get into a crowd an
pretend they are looking at the display:
in the shop windows. They are just tai
enough 10 reach a woman's pocket OF
handbag and to get into a mans ove =
coat pockets. They pass the propert,
stolen to confederates, and get it out q
the way as soon as possible.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

A decision OF unusual Importance, from
the fact of its being the first one of the kind
in the country, was handed down by the
Supreme Court at Pierre. s. ID. 1t was in
the case OF South Dakota The First Ma
tional Bank Of Clark, S. D., indicted for
taking illegal interest The court holds
that the national character OF a bank does
not protect 1t from the laws OF the country
in the matter of usury.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

opium. She drank two ounces. The mothcs
discovered what the child had done and ut
once gave her an emetic, without effect.
The child showed signs OF drowsiness The
mother struggled for two hours, walking
the child up and down the floor, but tccom-
ing exhausted decided to place the little
girl In a snowbank and so Tor aid. She re-
turned with a neighbor and II pny si.an.
and after sevelal hours more of hard work
the child was out OF danger.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Advice
to
Ai!ing Women
Free.

careful manner, giving each the benefit of
the great library of reference compiled
during 4 wo:nan's iife's work among suffering
women. 7arss are tie largest ,xfo,,d5 cor
fc,.ixe ffm,lf Complaints til TIE src,ld.
Thousands of women have been benefited
by Mrs. i'inkha,n's advice after all ether
treatment had failed. Don't throw away
this chance. Write us about your case. It
will cost you nothing. and may save your
life. Your letter will be received and
answered by one of your sex. Correspon-
tlc-ce strictly private. We never publish
even letter of testimonial without the
persons unqualified consent.
Correspondents freely answered Address in ennhdenee
LYDIA E rINKIiAM MED. CO, LYNN, MASS.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
BLIZZARDS RAGING.

Snow-Laden Hurricanes Sweep Over a
Vast Territory.
Minnesota was the center OF a blizzard
which has not been equaled in years A
furious storm OF snow and wind Travelled
from the region OF Calgary. II distance CT
over twelve hundred miles, extended over
vast stretch Of country. and was cs-
lecially violent in the Iakotas, Nebraska
Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. The bliz-
Yard came upon Minnesota uneNpcct-
edy and with such terrific force
that it fairly stunned the State. and busi-
ness pertaining to outdoors was absolutely
EuSneDded
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Lottery Omcials Arraignesl.

All the officers and leading employees OF
the Lou 'siana State Lottery wcre arraigned
before the United States Court at New Or
leans charged with violating the anti
lottery postal law under an Indictment
found in Trenton. N. J. This makes the
fourteenth Indictment which they have
been called on to answer in as many differ
ent States. from Massachusetts to Dakota
AMI from Mime sofa t. Texas
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

Widely known proprietor Of De-ry's Waterproof
Harness Oil tells ct his terrible SuferiEgs frcm Ec-
zema and his ,nderful cure by Hood Sarsapa-illa
"(;entlemen: Fifteen years ago had an attack CT
infammatory rheumatism which followed by
Dln4ssvra
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
An Imuorfant ns6erenco.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves ill, that they are
not affected with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, az a
costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
MIR. SPRINGER Is sIENDING.

HIS Physician Now Says He's on the
Road to Recovery.
MIR. Springer. OF Illinois, who has been
reported as being near deaths door for
several days, is now much better. Dr. Vim
cent said on Wednesday: .Our patient is
better to-day than at any time since his
sickness began II he holds his present
position until to- morrow he will be on the
high road to recovery. He slept much bet
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
DEFENDED BY AHIAZONS.
Two Hundred COlOretl Women Holding n
is

Two Hundred COlOretl Women Holding n
Memphis Church by Force.
The Central Baptist Church at Memphis,
Tenn. the largest and finest church build
ing belonging 20 colorcd people in the
South. is In the hands OF q mob of over two
hundred women. under command OF the
pastor, Rev. Taylor Nightcngale They
vow they will die in their tracks rather
than surrender the building to Il certain
faction OF the congregation who have been
trying for a long time to Gust Niehtengalc.
The colOred amazons arc in!rcnched IN The
church and parsonage. and bid defianc, to
the combined forces OF the faction AMI the
law.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Two Moons Rose Over Chattanooga.

At Chattanooga. Tenn. lunar mirage
was visible. The sun had gone down and
the full moon was rising undimmcd. Its
rays were reflected from the Tennessee
River and refracted from the cloudy strata
OF forest fire smoke in the north. and Il
counterpart OF the lunar orb was seen In
the west The display was 4 particularly
fine one, and attracted the attention OF
thousands Of people.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Glass Firms VIII Combine.

AT Bellaire. Ohio. negotiations are in
progress for the consolidation OF the four
big window glass plants In the city. The
concerns are the Enterprise. the Crystal,
the He!lairc, and the Union Glass Works
The purpose is tn cut down operating ex-
penses and increaS" the output. The COM
bined concerns employ about 1000 per-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
THROWN INTO TIE FIRE.
An Unknown Man Burned Alive While
CaroIsin.; with Two Conpanions.

Ca"U>inE with Two companions.
Two boys. while playing at Insterstatc
Mill. near Lewisvilla. Ark. dis Covered the
c:,arred body of an unltnowa man under a
lumber pile The deceased. in company
with two other unknown men. arrived at
New Lewisville Thursday. They were
flush with money and began drinking At
nightfall they were beastly drunk and loft
town. 1t has developed that the three
mpu We're seen near the Interstate Mill at
midnight Thursday. They had built Il fire
and were sitting around it singing and
laughing. While carousing one companion
was thrown iato he fire and burned alive.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
For Starving Observation-Disclosures.

Lord Mayor Evans. Il London. has issue |
an appeal TO the public in behalf of the
suffering people of Newfoundland. Owing
to the severity of the winter. the storms
viii h have interfered with the fisheries
and fro:n other causes there is Il widespread
restitution on the island and many FAINT
les are without the ncccssiti, Is Of life Lord
Mayor Evans advises that contributions be
sent TO Sir William Whitcway. premier of
the island.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Visible supply OF Grain.

Tho visible supp Of grain on Saturday,
as compiled by the New York Produce FIX
change, was as follows: Wheat. 41,555. 2s;
bushels; Increase. $4,000: Corn. II. 051, 2o1
bushel.; increase. 664.741. Oats. 3,s36. IS;
bushels: decrease. 1885. Rye. 1.s19.O5t
bushels; decrease. .304. Barley, 1,510,7 rs!
bushels; decrease, 55.51a
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

ter last night. his pulse AMI temperature
are nearly normal, the swelling has gone
down Il great DEAL his mind Is clear and
his coma has entirely disappeared. Should
he have 10 further relapse. he will be ont
and around in about six weeks. 1t will,
however. be POSSIBLY three months before
he can resume his Ia Dor, with his old time
i'm net uoSity..
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

At Albany. N. v. the Assembly Commit
tee on Codes has agreed to rer ort favorably
the till Of Assemblyman Stein. amending
the csptal- punishment act Of the State.
The bill does away with the electrical chair
and substitute, hanging.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Starved Himself to Death.

Jacob Pfeifer. an aged German. of
misery habits, living alone at Columbus.
Ohio was found dead in his chair. The
coroner's autopsy developed that this was
n case OF starving to death while sur
rounded by plenty. Though he was worth
$50, 900 his death was due t. lack OF Dour-
iShment
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Death In IL Train Wreck,

freight train wreck occurred on the
Missouri Pacific at Ewing avenue. a suburb
OF st. Louis. Five men are reported killed
and several injured.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

@LIFE has been burden to me for tho
Fast 30 years on account OF great suffering
from very severe and fIc lucnt headaches
Eradycrotine has done wonders for me. I
am now a new man and shall proclaim the
merits of your medicine to all can reach. :"
George r. Fowler, Attorney at Law.
Palatka, Fla. OF all Druggists. so cents
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

breaking out on my right leg. The humor spread all
over my legs back and arms fowl mass of
swollen and itching terribly causing intense pain il
the skin broken by scratching. and discharging
constantly 1t is impossible to describe my thirteen
years OF agony and to. ture. spent
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
ADDED TO HIS DUTIES AND SALARY
Editor Mcclellan Forged Receipts I
Snl,Scri n1iOnS.

Editor Mcclellan Forged Receipts for
Subscriptions.
At New York. Henry W. Mcclellan was
a prisoner at the Tombs court, charged
with forgery. Mr.. Mcclellan was formerly
editor Of Demorest's Monthly. Lately he
became editor Of Modes and Fabrics, pub
lishei by John l.. Oberiy. His salary was
s25 week. The editorial work was not
sufficient to keep him busy, so Mr.. Obcrly
gave him the books Of the firm, from which
he was TO collect subscriptions He had all
credits paid to him and Endorsed all checks
payable to Mr.. Oberly, collected money
and opened a bank account. He practically
owned the pal er and was several thousand
ahead when arrested.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

Threa young women who are students
at Pennington. Me-, have earned much
money during their summer vacation by
picking berries. This is better than
waiting on a hotel table, ii would SEEM
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

In Chicago. Antonio Cribar.'. in u At OF
drunken and Jealous rage. shot and killed
his vito and then shot himself. and hacked
his throat In horrible manner with large
knife Roth died within feH uainuteA
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Needed Rains In Kansas.

Crop prospects near Emporfa, Kansas.
are probably the finest ever known. Snow
has fallen. making a magnificent blanket
for grain already In the soil
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Instructed for Harrison.

At Austin. Texas. the State Republican
Convention elected four delegates to the
National Con vention, and adopted reso!u-
lions fnstructing the delegates to cast the
vote of Texas for President Harrison.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
..Gcn.al Mike" In Hall.

At Eartft RI, Conn, Genial Mixer Nolan,
the newspaper reporter. comedian. music
arr niger and author of aAnnie Rooney and
NJ Whistle and Wait for Katie" has been
convicted in the police .urt OF theft, fined
e., and sent to jail for thirty days
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
Co;lapse Of a Benefit Society

The Supreme Lodge of the Ohio Beneficial
Society. OF Cleveland. has assigned 1t
ATTIC n, .ted to pay s15 weekly sick benefit
and $50 yearly bencit on Il So assessment
1t needed as many III: mbers as the sands OF
the sea to succeed and could no. get them.
Liabilities are at last 500, 900.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17
JLNELI;1 UNDER HIS PLASTER.
Edward RarOt's Unique idea in Snug
siin. Eaiu:,bie~ from Euroye.

At New York Edward Harot. u passenger
On the steamship Saalc, was relieved of
surdry bits of t.ewclry by the customs in
spcctors The four corners OF a Porous
plaster were piastcred 10 his back under
meath his unde:shirt In the bulge we're
tSo pairs of pearl earrings. one pair of
diamond earrin. s. diamond bracelet
arr IN amber hairpin set with pearls lie
was allowed TO keep the plaster.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-17

THAT was a considerable reporter who.
in writing OF the demise of a spinstcr Of
so, said: She died at an advanced