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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
The Danger From perellcis.

There is danger to which ocean
steamships are liable and which is per.
haps moro deadly than the breaking of
the mnin shaft. This is in colliding
with one of the derelict vessels that at
present strcw the Atlantic. Some of
these dcrelicts have been drifting about
on the Atlantic for some time past di.
rectly in the path of the big liners, and
are q source of constant danger to pass.
ing vessels. The photographic chart
for this month shows that at least three
derelict vessels are in The steamship
lanes" drifting hither and thithcr at
the mercy of the waves and wind, and
liable at any moment to come in the
path of ono of the transatlantic liners.
These derelict vessels arc the Norwc.
gianss bark Capella, aband oned October
%; 1.-THE British bark Guiana, aban.
November IA, and the Norwegian bark
Supreme, abandoned October 81. Since
this char. has been issued there are two
or three other sailing vessels and steam.
ships which have become derelicts in
midocean, and all these abandoned
ships are constant menace to naviga-
ton.
The life ola dcrelict IS extremely
long, Us can be seen from the bark
Wyer g. Sargent which was sighted a
short time ago in the middle of the
Atlantic, apparently as fresh as ever.
although she was abandoned nearly two
years ago. The consequences Of big
passenger steamer crashing into one of
these floating distractions would be ap-
palling, and the sharpest lookout is all
ways kept for them. There is no means
of doing away with these floating cof-
fins, SO that .they constitute standing
menace to navigation, and are STUN
bling block in its path.-New York
Journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
An E.pcrl,s Opinion.

Dur readers have doubtless noticed tho
numerous discussions by tho scientists and
hyGicnists rs to the relative value of the
various baking powders. A careful sitting
of the evidence leaves no doubt as to the
superiority of tho Royal Baking Powder In
purity, wholesomeness and strength, from
scientific standpoint. An opinion, how
ever, TINT will have perhaps greater infu.
enco with our practical housekeepcrs, is that
given by Marion Harland,. the we'll known
and popular writer, upon matters pertain
ing TO the science OF domestic economy, Of
housekeeping and of homo cooking. In q
letter published in the Philadelphia Ladies'
Home Journal, this writer says:
81 regard the Royal Baking Powder as
the hest manufactured and in the market
60 far ms have any experience in the use OF
fuch compounds. Since the introduction of
1t into my kitchen have used no other in
making biscuits, cakes ETC., and have en-
tirely discarded for such purposes the homo.
made combination of one-tbird coda, two.
thirds cream OF tartar.
Every box Inns been In perfect condition
when IL came into my hands, ana tre con-
tents have given complete satisfaction. 1t
is IN act of simple Justice. and also pleas
ure to recommend II unqualiiiedly to Amer
lean housewives. MARION HARLAND."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
rAe onl save che aaas..

A few miles from Lochnaw is tho
usdo village of Daily Bay, Here
some smugglers had landed a cargo
Of their usual wares, and these were
carried up the hill OF South Cairn,
waiting until band of volunteers
arrived with string of pack horses
to transport them inland for distri-
button.
The Custom House officer In charge
OF the district received information
Of their doings, and, hurrying to the
spot With the only guardsman olsen
gagged, he promptly effected a seizure
Of the whole of the gouds. The SNUG.
slers skulked off, and the one guards
man was sent back to press men and
horses In the Kings name to convey
the precious treasure to Stranraer.
The officer, pluming himself not
little on his alacrity, sauntered,
sentry fashion, round and round his
prize, which lay heaped before him
In rich profusion, his sword and
brace of formidable pistols at his
side.
Presently Maggie Mcconnell ND,
preached the great man, wishing him
q ood-morning, to which he affably
replied, and accepted Maggle's prof.
Tered hand. His arm was thrust ur.
ward, and ut the Same time he was
encircled by the SIRENS arms, and
with a heavy fall was thrown belp-
lessly on his back.
Maggie then sat coolly down upon
her victim, and having placed her
apron over his eyes she hel him firm
ly down, as II held In wise.
At last, but only when it suited
her pleasure, Maggie released him
from her grasp. But when he looked
up not one OF the articles lay in its
place, as he had himself seen them
lust before on the ground.
By and by his companion rear.
peared, but only to find the head Of
hcer tete-a-tetc with this Galloway
matron, who, bidding bin adieu,
disappeared without further loss OF
time, wishing both pleasant rido
into Stranraer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
Russia's Soil is Worn Ont.

There is general concensus of opinion
among the European authorities that the
climate of the black soil region OF Russia
has dsteriorated, and this deterioration,
taking the form of prolonged and fire.
quent drouths, with scorching hot winds,
and general severity of climatic condi-
tons, is chiefly due to the extensive de-
struction of forests. AS to this years
harvest it is reported that rye, and other
winter grain, was decidedly below the
average, while the spring crops which at
frat were favorably reported upon have
been much damaged by locusts, drouth,
and hot winds.-American Agricultur
ist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
None But Royal

BAKING POWDER is absolutely pure. No other equals
it. approaches it in eavcning strength purity,
wholesomeness. (Scc u S. Govt Reports) No other
is made from of tartar specially refined for it and
chemically pure. No other makes such light, sweet,
finely favored, and wholesome food. No other will
maintain its strength without loss until used will
make bread cake that will keep fresh long
that be hot with impunity even by dyspeptics
No other is economical.
The Baking Powders being offered in this
vicinity, with the statement that they "as good
Royal have been shown by the official analyses to be
composed of alum and detrimental to health
The official chemists of the United States and Can
ada State analysts, municipal boards of health, and
physicians ndorse the great qualities of the Royal
Baking Powder.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
a BRIDAL MEASURE.

GIFTS they sent her manifold,
Diamonds, aud pears, and gold.
One there teas among the throng
Had not Mtdds's touch dt nce6s
He against a sylcan. reed
Set his lips and breathed a song.
Bid bright Flora, as she comes
Snatch spray of orange blooms
For maiden's hair.
Let the Hours their aprons fill
With mignonette and dafYolil,
And all that's fair.
For her bosom fetch the roso
That is rarest-
Not that either these or those
Could by any happening be
Ornaments to such as she;
They'll but show, when she is dressed,
She is fairer than the fairest
And out-betters what is bestI
Thomas Bailey Aldrich. in the Century,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
ClinIlOo.

Nearly century ago, celebrated
gambler made Il bet which deserves
to be recorded for It's popularity.
After n run Of ill-luck with Lord
Lornc, he jumped up suddenly, and,
scizing large punch bowl that stood
near, said. "For once I'll have bet
where have an equal chance of win.
ming. Odd or even for 10, 900
guineas?" odd" replied the peer,
with the utmost composurc. Dash
went the punch howl against tho
wall, and the pieces being counted,
unfortunately for the young hero of
the experiment, there proved TO be
an odd number, and he was n ruined
man.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
The Pioneer Engineer of the Country.

Christopher Benson, "the pioneer en-
CINE driver of the United States.n as he
is called, is an inmate of the Philadel-
phia hospital. Although servant of the
railroads for fiftY-niue years, he is now
dependant on charity. He is eighty-six
years of age, and still enjoys fair health.
He held the throttle of the first engine
ever brought into this Countrywide
"John Bull" That was on May 9th,
1929, and over the Albany and schenec-
tady Railway.-Atlanta Journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

-
continued the same treatment had 1t not
been Tor her scarf, which has proved
beyond oil bearing. That scarf is Gu
stitely responsible for what happened to-
day,
It's stripe Of faded terra Gotta, aud she
ties it round her mouth before going out
into the iog. Her face is then sufi-
GENTLY irritating, but could endure it
by looking another way, did she not
recklessly make farewell remarks
through the scarf, which is very thin.
Then her mouth--in shors, l can't put
up with this.
I had warned her repeatedly. But
she was like mad girl, or, perhaps,
she did not understand my meaning.
"Don't come near mo with that thing
round your mouth" have told her
dozen times. have refused firmly TO
tie it for her. have put the table be-
tweo me and it, aud she asked why
(through the SCARF. She was quite
mad.
And to-day, when was feeling rather
strange at any rate! 1t all occurred in a
moment.
"Don't attempt to speak with that
scarf round you,' 1 had said, aud said it
with my back to her.
"You think can't because 1T is too
tighta" she asked.
go away" said.
She turned me round.
"Why," she said, wondcringly, "it is
quite loose. believe could whistle
through it,"
She did whistle through it. That
finished our platonic friendship.
FIVE MINUTES AFrERwARD.
Ispoke wildly, fcrcely, exultingIy;
and she. all the time, was trying to put
on her jacket, and could not find the
sleeve.
tit was your own fault; but l am
glad. warned you. Cry away. like
to see you crying"
81 hate you'll"
"No, you don't"
GA friend"
"Fricnd Pooh Bah Pshawl"
"Mr. Thomson"
"Thomson! Tchutl Thomson! His
Chris tan name isn't Harry. 1 don't
know what it is. I don't carel"
"You said"
at was lie. Don't screw your mouth
in that way"
~ will, if like
~ warn YOU"
81 don't care. Oil OIL"
~ warned YOU"
"Now know you in your true COL
ors."
"You do, and glory in it. PlatOnic
fricndship-fudge! quarreled with you
that time to be able to hold up your
hands when we made it up. When you
thought was reading your character
w-your-mouthl"
"Good-by forever"
Gail the time VIC were discussing tho
mystery OF being, was thinking how
much 1 should like to put my hands be-
meath your chin and flick it,
eff you ever dare to speak to me
again"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. And ]
would rather put my fingers through
your hair than write the greatest poem
in"
She was gone, leaving tho scarf behind
her.
My heart sank. flung open my win.
dow (six hansoms came Immediately
and could have jumped after her. But
did not. What saw had remarkable
effect on my spirits. saw her cross
the street on purpose to give twopcnce
to the old man who sells the matches.
Ais we'll with the world. AS soon as
l can 10y down the scaif am going
West to the house where Mary, dear,
lives.-New York Press.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
mo,v,s Thirs

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars reward fog
ny len Hase Of c9tarrh that cailot ba cured bY
W. :; J. CHENEY G CO., Props, Toledo. O.
we, the undersigned, have known g, y.
perfectly honorable in all business TRANSACT
uI i, and financially able TO carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm. ie7'l
WEST q TnuAS, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Ca,orrh Cure ~ taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
Prico 1ec. Der bottle. Sold by oil drugglsts.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
This Probably m r,,,,o.

OF Hsop the "fabulist," it is writ
ten that he was person Of extreme.
ly luxurious tastcs, and that lie once
had served at banquet dish OF
singing birds at an expense Of 81, 600.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

Immigration to Australia.
The Australian colonies have ex
pended about $40, O00, 600 in promot:
Ing immigration.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
Good Ners, II True.

An extensive bed of deep-water
oysters has been found, it is said, In
the Sound, about twelves miles from
Seattle, Wash.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
Kcaatho pi,,sbure r,i.n,,c,,

1t not only contains al the tieips. but moro
special teleeraphic and exclusive features
appear In its columns than in any other news.
paper In this section OF the country. Every
body reads 1t. every body edyertises IN It: 30
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
A Littlo Kid.

There is n baby at Hcppncr, Orc,
which Is claimed to weigh less than q
mn nd
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

AN EXTENDED POPULARITY. - BRowN'e
bRoNCnIAL TnoCuEs have for many years
been the mot popular article in uso ior reliev-
Ing Coughs and Throat Troubles.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

Austria announces an electric locomotive
which is to travel 121 miles an hour.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

Dogs barking on the earth can be heard
by balloonists ut the height of four miles.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

nal virtues OF good health. Take care of lie
first tw o and II you know what ard how 10 eat
you need never be Ill. IL is claimed that Gar
results Of wrong living.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
Whom Most Ncol,an.

In the entrance of certain public
building isa placard, SO placed that
1t confronts the eye of those who
come in, bearing these words; "Plcase
wipe your feet"
The building is very badly kept,
disordered, and full Of dust.
Not long ago q visitor after MOTTO.
Ing this general untidincss OF the in.
terror, took down the sign as he came
out and changed 1t to position where
1t only confronted the eyes of those
who were making their exit fr4m the
buildingl
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

japan has one woman lawyer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
TWO OF THEM.
BY j. NJ. BARRIE.

HE is a very pretty
girl, though that
counts for nothing
with either of us,
and her froclz is yell
low and brown, with
pins here and there
n foot long and when
they are not in use
she keeps them in
her hat, through
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31

Compressed air cleans Union pac f ca
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-31
HER SCARF.

30 far had not las will have been
noticed) by q word or look or sign
broken the agreement which rendered
our platonic friendship possible. 1 had
not even called her darling, and this
because, having reflected good deal on
the subject, could not persuade my
self that this was one of my ways of ad.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

The w. d. Boyce Co., Of Chicago,
want good hustling boy and girl in
ever town in the United States and
Canada to sell their famous weekly
illustrated papers. The Saturday Blade
and Chicago Ledger. They are to be
sold on the streets, in Shops stores.
etc. Thousands OF boys are now making
money doing this, as it is an easy mat.
ter after once fairly sta,ted No ex.
pense to begin with. Send name tc
above address, and receive instructions
and stationary.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07
A dispatch recently appeared in the

A dispatch recently appeared in the
daily papers to the effect that the
Pennsylvania company had purchased
the 7. =. & W. railroad. This would
make the western termini of the
Pennsylvania at keokuk, hut many OF
the lest poasted railroad men believe
that that company have in view a con-
tintiental line, that it will purchase the
K. & w. and extend the line west TO
Omaha or Denver. While the present
management of the X. & w. gives the
public excellent service. much better
than that offered by any other road OF
the same length in the state. q through
line in many respect would be much
better. Should the above idea be car
ried out it would place this county in
direct connection with all the eastern
markets. 1t would give this locality
better freigh: and mail facilities. The
Pennsylvania is one of the best railroads
in this country and if the K. & ". is
to be absorbed by any of the great
systems, it could not fall in better
hanhs.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07
Brown 4 DaWSOn'S,
Southwest Corner Of Square,
Memphis, Missouri.
Cheap and Safe Insurance |!

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. Of Scotland county. Mo. and the
Missouri State Mutual. against lorna
do. Cy,l mes and Windstorms. Pat
ronize your own cause ana protect your
homes against forked lightning, storms
and flames. Better be safe than sorry.
Costs but little to he safe. May cost
lots to be sorry. $500 will give you Il
membership in both companies and in
sure 81. 900 for five yea 5 on the mutual
plan against Fire. Lightning, Tornados.
Cyclones and Windstorms. j. L. DUR
NAL. Secretary and Agent. can be
found ut his office in Memphis on Sat
urdays. For further particulars see or
write to the Secretary or some Of the
following officers On fire and lightning
insurance:
JOSEPH MILLER. President. Granger.
JOEL EWING. Vice-Pres.. Memphis.
Sol ALLEN. -
{. j. ALEXANDER. -
Board JAS. L. MOORE. -
u. +. HALL. kilwinning.
\. : MYERS. Pleasant Retreat
Or. FRANK EVANS. Agent. Sand Hill.
On Tornado. Cyclone and Windstorm
insurance. see or write J. l.. DCRNAL.
Agent for Scotland county.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07
Farmers Insura zee Takes the Lead

Farmers lnsura zee Takes the Lead.
TARKIO, Mo. Nov. IL, 1893.
MIR. EEITOR:-I wish to correct a
wrong impression that seems to exist
throughout the county. Many parties
have asked me if the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance company Of Atchison
county had settled for my loss on barn
and contents and six head of horses.
which was destroyed by fire last month.
[ wish to say that l notified Fl. F..
Staple, Secretary of the company, in
regard to my loss one evening and the
next morning, before 10 o'clock. he, in
company with Judge FOsket, settled
the loss satisfactorily. before the fire
was out. l received check from w.
p. Watson, treasurer of the company.
for sl,6O9.OO, being the full amount
OF insurance had on the property de-
stroyed. | would recomme nd the farm
ers' company to all who desire cheap
and reliable insurance and prompt set
Element of losses. Respectively.
B. J. JONES.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

Last Saturdays storm has awakened
the people OF this city that u systmatic
effort should be made to clean the snow
from the sidewalks. Some will keep
their walks clean. while others make
no effort in that direction and pedes-
tria, have to plou: through the best
they can. The men can get along very
we'll, but the women and children have
a tough time in getting to school and
church. Half way pride should be
enough to remedy this evil, but it
seems many of the citizens of Memphis
are not very well provided with that
article.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

1t appears that an injustice has been
done the Appanoose County, Iowa.
Fair Association in this city by the
circulation of a story that the abOv.
company failed to pay the Memphis
base ball boys the money earned by
them in PLAYING with the Conterviile
nine at the fair in that city. 1t is said
that the association Immediately paid
the money over to Captain Wright. of
The Centerviile nine, with the under
standing that he send it to Capt. Leslie
in this city, but has so far failed to dc
so. There will probably be some troub-
lie in store for Wright, which will prove
that he is not true to name.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

Medlil was entertained, Tuesday
eve uing. by the school children Of the
place, with choice collection of tenn
perance recitatiOns and songs. The
girls ard boys acquitted themselves
with honor to themselves and the cause.
Mrs. Rays, District President of the
w. G. Il. T., was in attendance and adj
vised the organization of An l.. T. l..
for the children and young people,
Gazette Herald.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07
MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!

To loan money on real estate sccuri-
ties for five or seven years in amounts
to suit the borrower.
Loans closed and money paid on the
same day that notes and mortgage is
signed. Nodelay.
Best and most liberal option to the
borrower ever offered. Also the lowest
rate of interest.
Call and see me. a. II. PITKIS,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07
That SPLENDID family journal, tt

That SPLENDID family journal, The
Detroit Free Press, is Offering to send
its famous twelve-paged weekly four
months on trial for twenty cents, clubs
OF eight one dollar. No paper enjoys a
greater reputation for genuine humor
and literary excellence. Our readers
cannot invest twenty cents to better
advantage. The address is Detroit.
Michigan.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

Hammond & Walker have nice line
of holiday goods. Be sure and come iii
early to avoid the rush and get some
thing nice for your wife or daughter or
sweetheart or father, brother or best
beloved. Be sure to come
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

f. II. Bartlett. Memphis busy at;or-
nev, real estate, loan and insurance
agent, was in Kahoka looking after
business interests, Wednesday. - Ga
te-Herald.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

James Humbert. teacher Of the Azen
school was in town Saturday and re-
ports educational matters are in a
hourishing condition in tina; part of
Scotland county.-Milton, Iowa, Herald.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

II. Barney, of New York. will COM
mence a series of temperance lectures
in this city on Saturday night, Deem
Der 10th. The first four will be free
but the last enc an admission will be
~ arr.I
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

The alliance is being revived in
Adair county, many noted workers in
that line have been making speeches
there the past weeks and accomplished
much good.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

Last week we chrOnicled the dCath OF
Mrs. Hartman, but before the paper
was issued, her husband, VIM. Hart
man died. Mr.. Hartman was one of the
cOunty's substantial citizens. Mrs. VIM.
Klingla is the adopted daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. Hartman, and we Learn, in
herits the entire estrte of the deceas-
eds
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

G.. 4. Andres defies all competition,
because he has no rent to pay, buys by
the car load lot. discounts all bills and
is now the only wholesale and retail
merchant in the city. "A trial order
will convince all that he sells goods
cheaper than any one else in the city.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

In selecting flour great care should
be taken TO get the best. 1t has long
been recognized fact that G.. \. An
dres keeps the finest grades of flour in
the county and his prices are the same
as asked by other merchants for infer
iOr lines.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

The man who modified the intense
heat during July and August with a
frebuent jag" of malt, spirituous and
vinous liquors is now troubled with chill
illness and fortifies himself against cold
feet with the same household remedy.
No reduction on trial bottles.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

The election for directors of the
Citizens Bank, Tuesday. resulted Us
70 lows: n. V. Leslie, J. J. Towosand,
J. f. Parish, F. J. Miller, c. II. Combs,
Charles Folker, Il. H. Wagner, H. II.
Fugate, Joseph Matlick, Il. NJ. Thorn
son, j. b. Skidmore, Milo Cowen and
Ed. Leslie.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07

Married in Lancaster on thanksgiv
ing night, Wal \. Courtney and Mis-
Maggie Dehart, all OF this city. Tn,
happy couple are among the esteem
able young people of Memphis. The!
have.our guilt edged wishes