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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
PREPARING A RAIN BARREL.

Though barrels may be used for
catching asupply of rain water, if only
the best should be selected, yet they
will prove bad enough; SO bad, in fact,
that every householder should discard
them and put in cistern, which, for
a small family, should hold not less
than thirty barrels. Thousands of
housewives with large families aro OBJ
liged to depend upor the common rain
barrel for supply of soft water for
dish washing, scrubbing and the week
y family washing. An oil barrel,
whether Kerosene OF other oil, is the
best for the purpose. Knock out the
head and clean out the barrel by
scraping with n knife. Throw in some
lighted papers, aud let it burn for ut
least three minutes, or until the out
side of the slaves feel hot, then throw
in water. OF loose earth to extinguish
the flames. Even if the inside be n
little charred, there will then be no
danger of the oil tainting the water.
The oil left in the slaves will prevent
the expansion and contraction which
destroys common barrels. American
Agriculturist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS OF INTEREST," RELATIVE
81 no FARM AND GARDEN. :
CABBAGE INsErrIoIpr.


There has been considerable dis
cussion recently as to the best inseoti-
eide for cabbage. The latest report is
from the Pays du yaud, bulletin
from which says: Among numerous
insecticides tried, the best for de.
stroying caterpillars on the cabbage
were soft soap and pyrethrum and
liver of sulphur and soft sonp. The
Inst is made by dissolving 800 grams
of soap and fifty grams of liver of
sulphur ill ten iters of water. The
cabbage must be repeatedly sprayed,
as new caterpillars are Matched every
day. On account of its corrosive
notion it is not possible to employ this
insecticide on tender plants or on the
grape in bloom, but on the cabbage its
effect is entirely satisfactory. New
York World.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
items or Interest.

Most people need more encourage
ment than rebule.
. Ohio and Michigan aro better pro-
vided with public school libraries than
any other States. Tho former has 10I
and tho latter 154 Volumes for every
100 pupils in average attendance.
Little Rock has received 60, 900 bales
of cotton this season.
For every 1000 inhabitants the
United States runs trains 9,70O miles
annually.
Mankind worship success, but think
too little of tho means by which it is
attnined.
Dignity is expensive, and, without
other good qualities, is not particularly
profitable.
Tho government pays tho Adams
Expross Company $4,000 annually
for tho transportation of bonds and
specie TO different sections of tho United
States.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

a few years ago French man-of-
war was lying at anchor In Temple
Bay, and tho younger officers touk It
into their heads to amuse themselves
with an iceberg, mile or more dis
tant in tho straits. They would have
sumptuous picnc on the very top OF
1t. All the warnings of the brown
and simple fishermen went for moth
Ing with these gentlemen who had
seen tho world.
Itywas Il bright summer morning,
and the jolly boat with flag wcnl
of to tho berg. BY twelve O'Clock
the colors were flying from the top.
ana the wild midshipmun were re
Yelling on the Ice mountain. Fo,
two hours or more they hacked 1t and
clambored over 1t. They rrolIckcd
and toasted, and laughed ut tho very
thought OF danger OH this solid loo.
When, like thoughtlcss children.
the young men had played them.
selves weary, they descended to Their
cocklc.shcll of boat and rowed away
AS IL INC and distance had been
measured on purpose for the men To
view the scene in safety the great
Iceberg lay silent until the boat was
n certain distance off. Then, rs IL
Its heart nad been volcanic fire, IL
Lurst with awful thunder, and filled
the surrounding water with It's ruins.
Awed and subdued by the scene OF
destruction, and thrilled at their mar
row escape from death, the pick
nsckers returned to their shin. 1t
was their first and last day OF amuse.
mont with an iceberg.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
FENCE POSTS.

In actual practice there is but little
difference in the durability of posts
whether set with the top or bottom
end in the ground. The point of
greatest decay is, nine times in ten,
about six inches above and below the
surface of the ground. This is caused
by the continuous changes from mois-
ture to dryness, while the part which
is far below the surface is not subject
to changes, but is nearly always water
soaked, which with many woods acts
as preservative. If any preseryative
is applied to post, it should be at
"a point where it will be nenr the sur
face Of the ground both above and be-
low, or, if they are charred, it should
be ut the point named. In setting
posts where the lower end is below the
action of frost, the big end should be
downward, as then the frost will not
have such leverage in raising it up
ward. A projecting knot left near the
lowest portion set in the ground will
have the same effect, or notch cut in
the side of post near the bottom, in
which fat stone is placed. A hole
bored and wooden pin inserted and
left projecting few inches will have
the same effect, the point being to
have weight of earth above the pro-
jecting surface, and yet below the usu-
nj frost line. It is mistake to set
posts eight to ten inches in diameter,
thinking they will outlast those of a
smaller size; for general use, u fence
post six inches in diameter is more du-
rable than one of nine inches in diam
eter, and containing one-half the ma
terial, it takes longer to make the
larger excavations. The larger ones
nrc heavier to handle, and if purchased
cost far more, with NO corresponding
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
A ilnbit Died Ont.

Tho habit of inlaling snuff was so
prevalent fifty years ago, not only with
gentlemen but with many elderly
Indies, thnt there were few counting
rooms or Offices TINT did not have Il
hugo box supplied with the favoritc
maccaboy snuff and tho sweet smelling
bean on Tho desk, counter or bracket
specially arranged for it, and callers
would inbalo pinch or two, then draw
forth huge yard square red silk
handkerchief, and there would DO II
rosounding blast. Fortunately, no
American then wore mustachc. Men
did not carry white linen handkcr-
chiofs, bnt sometimes used white silk
ones in those days. AS bad personal
habits usually increase, it's marvel
that this ono died out some years ago.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
Tic Alexandrlte.

The alexandria is quite n rare
stone, and has been considerably nf-
fected the past two years by fashion
able persons, perhaps because of this
quality. 1t is sometimes called the
black diamond, and its curious prop
erty of changing color enhances it's
charm. BY daylight it is dark, al.
most black, green, but, held to q
strong white light, it tones to sen
green; by gaslight the gem is blood,
red. 1t is often set with white brill
iants 7ery superbly,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
FARM ANp GARDEN MOVES.
Air-slacked lime is good for gals.

Air-slacked lime is good for gals.
Provide the horses with low managers.
Beef scraps are excellent for fatten-
ing.
With fowls grit takes the place of
teeth.
Impure water will cause chicken
cholera.
1t pays to shock we'll the corn cut
for fodder.
Fowls enjoy change of diet and
pay we'll for it.
Never give young chickens water
before feeding.
Do not try to keep too many varie-
ties of poultry.
Gnther up the sorghum seed to give
the poultry this winter.
A duck-legged breed of chickens
would not be bad idea.
Do not feed your fowls for twenty
four hours before killing.
Do not allow the spurs on the
roosters to grow too long.
Chickens pay better than old fowls
which are past their usefulness
Separate the pullets from the cock
erels when three or four months old.
Fowls enjoy the dust bath and it
helps to keep them free from vermin.
1t pays we'll to develop the fast-walk-,
ing gait of draught and farm horses.
Boiled beets make an excellent, sue
culent food for chickens during the
winter. :
Let every generation of your poultry,
be nm Improvement on its prede-i
cessors.
1t is the way your ground is tiled
rather than the number of acres that
counts.
If you have no range for poultry
cut little grass OF clover every day
for them.
Wheat is an excellent food for laying,
hens. Now that it is cheap lay in q
good supply.
A scrub will hardly pay for the cost
of raising, but good draught horses
bring good prices. !,
Horses fed on carly cut and we'll!
cured hay will come out in good con-
.dition next spring.
1t is harder to find tirst-class road
or carriage horse to-day than it hos
been for many years.
Guinea fowls are said to be excel,
lent for driving chicken hawks away
when nothing else will i,
It is good plan to feed the moult-i
ing hens literally now in order to
have them in good condition.
The small breeds begin to lay when
six months old. The large breeds do
not begin until they are eight.
Turnips will produce larger crops
when weeded, but will do well on tho
average ground if not cultivated.
Every foal inherits equally from
both parents. 1t is important to look
to the marc rs well as to the sire.
1t is said that the water used by
blacksmiths for cooling iron is good
tonic for fowl if given occasionally.
Look to the cleanliness of your
fowls and you will find they require
less food and give better results for it.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
Rubber noer. VS.. .Rheu,un,i,n,.

Since Tho general wearing OF Rubber Boots
among farmers and other outdoor workers.
rheumatism has very sonsibly decreased. Kcop
your body with less danger. Among the varl-
GUS kinds OF Rubber Boots, tho " Colchester
spadIng Boot" ha, become the most popular
of nil. The great improvement of tho spnding
sole gives case and comfort In walking, pro-
tects the sole from injury and adds TO the gon-
eral durability OF tho Boot. Be sure and soc
tho " Colchester Spading Boot" before you
purchase any other kind.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
Geographioai Item.

The shortest line that can be
drawn upon the curth's surface, one
end being at the mouth of the
Mississippi River and the other az
Pekln, China, will cross the Bohring
straits. If you doubt this assertion,
take large globe and a piece OF
thread or string and make the
measurements 10 suit yourself.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
tor than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tho
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is duo to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
atiyc; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feycrs
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs liz for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs.
and being we'll informed, you will 10,
accept any substitute if offered.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

In 1879 tho whale fishing was begun by
vessels from Nantucket.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

Dh V,EAIrrC TRADEMARKS ExaminatI IN
Il IA lJlN J -. aud advice as TO patentability
OF invention Send for Inventors GuIde,or how n8ei
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19
Hor,s rhta.

now . k'ntR
We offof Ono Hundred Dollare f,.warti fo,5
my case OF Cntarrh that cannot be cured b,,
Halls Cetarrh Cure. =, - - ,>''A 90 "
We, tho undersigned, hayo known r. T. Cha.
; ney for the last 10 years, and believe him nor
tectiy honorable In all business TRANSACTIONS
and financially Sblo to carry out any obliras
tlon made by their frm - = $50 ~
WEST q TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
WALpINd. KISNAs IS MARVIN, Wholesale
n Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
.dauiS Catarrh Cure Is taken internally net.
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces OF the system. Price, 75c per bottIe. Sold
~ druggists. Testimonials free
The little Toe is said to bo disappearing
from. tho human foot o.
We Cure Rupture.
NO matter of how long standing. Write
I9r iroe treatise, testimonials, ETC., to 8. j.
hh9llensworth d Co, Owego. Tioga Co., N. Y.
price Sli by mail, Si.l5.
There are 266 456 miles of telephone wire.
IN this country.
Beecham's pills Instead OF slosbv r,n.,,,.
waters. Bcccham's-no others. Is cts. a boz.
The Egyptians attributed the invention OF
beer to Osiris. :.
Are. your lungs soref Hatch,s Universal,
cough Syrup viii! cure them, .6e. at druggists.
Salmon was formerly beliyed to promote
drunkenness! as
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

Beecham's pills instead Of slosby n,nar.,
Waters. Beccham's-no others. Is cts. bos.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

There are 26e 456 miles of telephone wire,
IN this country. avs
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

The Egyptians attributed the invention OF
beer to Osiris, w y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

Are. your lungs sorcf Hatch's Universe,
Cough Syrup will! euro tlenl. .bt. at druygisfs.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

The little toe is said to bc disappearing
from the human foot Q
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1894-01-19

irunkennessl AZ
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-16

II WIN he Altered to Nret the De-
mpud Of nr-tinndicrA.

Press Report.
Washington. June ih,-Thc rehand-.
lers OF tobacco may now rest easy. The
Language OF section iO2 OF the tobacco
schedule OF the torif hill will be
changed TO meet the objections raised
by the rehnndiers, senator Jones, who
has charge OF the amendments to the
bill. submitted the amendment drawn
by Senator Lindsay and j. :, Bockee
OF the tobacco exchange OF Louisville
TO Commissioner Miller. adding. III Is
claimed that IN rchnndling tobacco u
Ia necessary to take the tobacco from
the original package M put up by the
farmer or dealer and after having
been stcmmcd. retired or redried, To
put It into another package. hence the
necessity for leaving out the word
Original II these changes VIII not
change the intention OF the act as II
came from the house they may be
properly made"
Mn Miller wrote senator Jonon
that there could be no objection 10
the amendment, and that It met with
his approval, AS amended the section
reads.
Every person shall be regarded an n
manufacturer OF tobacco whose husin-
ness Is 10 sell leHf tobacco In qunnti-
ties less than hoFAhend, onae or
bale, or who Soils directly to consumers,
or to persons other than duly register
cd dealers In leaf tobacco, or duly rcg-
istcrcd manufacturers OF tobacco, nnun
or cigars, or persons who purchase In
packngcs FOR export.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-16
rnn wooLEy SCHEDULE.
Republicans Give Up Hope of sup
mort From the Popuiists.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, June ib.--Conferences
between Democratic and Republican
leaders on the progress OF the wool
schedule have been barren OF results
Republicans are strenuous In the de-
mand for concessions which the Demo-
crats are not prepared to grant. Tho
threat TO fllibuster Is heard In Repub-
Ilcan quarters. but even with a resort
TO that the leaders have no hope that
they viii be able to gnin a point. Some
dependence had been placed upon Sem
ators Kyle and Allen ultimately voting
with the Republicans, but since the
speech OF Mr.. Kyle today that has been
seen 10 be futile. The uitimatum Of
the Democratic leaders Is that free
wool and the income tax be In the
tarif bill The margin which the
peruocrats had ia the senate n 20 mar
row. however, that they scarcely dare
10 rsaort " arbitrary measures 70 force
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-16

vote. The revolt on the Democratic
side on the wool schedule originated
In the proposition 20 change tho para
graph on women's aud childrcn'a goods
50 as to make 60 ccnts per pound value
the dividing line between the rates 40
and 80 per cent I'D vaiorem Instead
OF 81. as provided In the Jones COM
promise amendment. but even that &C.
tion was not taken without more or
less objection. and now that the aucs-
uon has been re-opened they are mani
Testing a disposition TO even oppose the
original compromise and 90 demand
the restoration OF the house rate, They
contend that with wool on the free list
there Is no longer reason for any
thing like compensatory duty on
wool OF the manufacturers. They ntc
holding out very neraistently, and the
tarlff managers confess that the re-
suit ~ the various conferences cannot
yet he outlined
The Republicans, on the other hind.
are holding out etihiy for even great
or concession than the finance commit
tee has shown disposition 20 grant
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-16
NO NEW noNp ISSUE.
The Financial situation OF the Cow
ernmcnt Not Alarming,

BY Associated Press
Washington. June i5,--As the end
OF the fiscal year is only fifteen days
distant the treasury officials are able
to give a fairly accurate estimate OF
the trehsury's operations for the year
Up to this time the receipts aggregate
s2S2, 2oi.72l and the disbursements $780,
lg7.SS7. leaving deficit for the eleven
and half months Of s73,9s2. GIG. It is
thought by the treasury officials that
the total deficit Tor the year will not
be materially greater than 1t is now
and that s7i.500.OOO will probably more
than cover It. Even should the GUS
toms receipts continue TO drain and
those from Internal revenue re-
mains the same during the
last fortnight. while the cash
balance today reached Sli5.09b.2s2
and the gold balance SCI, S04. 1872, the
lowest point since the January bond
issue. the situation is causing but little
uneasiness at the treasury department
The progress made on the tariff hill
during the last few days has encour-
aged the belief that Il Will become
law by july 10. and in that case the
treasury experts are confident there
will be no necessity for another bond
issue. They argue that as soon ms Inn
porters know what duties they will
be required to pay they will at once
place their orders that have been held
during the last several months pending
the tariff settlement. A large In
crease IN the receipts from internal
revenue is expected also. owners Of
spirits now In bond, II Is contended,
can better afford TO pay even very
high rate of interest and take their
goods from bond than to walt until
the law goes into effect and pay the
higher tax contemplated by the bill
as 1t now stands. The situation Is not
regarded as al all alarming. and up
TO this time there has been no serious
thought OF another bond issue.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-16
MEXICAN chinese.
An Important Treaty Be-
tween These Nations.
INTERCOURSE WILL BE FREE
No Exclusion of the Mongo-
lians Now Possible.
The Republic OF Mexico Makes Lib
erai Treaty Win the Fiowcry
i<inRdom--cbinam 80 GO TO
Mexico From san Eranciseo.


By Associated Press.
San Francisco. Cal. June i6.-I.ai
Yung Loi. late Chinese consul general
at this place. Ia In receipt from Tsung
Ii Samen, the foreign Office OF the
emperor OF China. notice OF his APP
poinunent as ambassador with fun
powers to ratify the treaty between
China nnc Mexico. Upon the arrival
OF representative OF the Chinese min
lister. Yung Nue, who Is to accompany
the party, the ambassador and his
suite viii proceed 10 the City OF Mexico
This Is expected to occur within ten
days. The treaty In question has
been prepared by San Francisco
lawyer and has already been submitted
to both powers, 1t is now certain that
the ratification OF the treaty by both
nations Is only matter OF form and
within a short time It will be in fun
force and eject. II is understood that
Lai Yung I.oi, who will negotiate the
treaty, wiz upon it's Ratification, re-
ceivo he appointment OF minister to
Mexico, and will Mt once enter upon
his duties, making headquarters at the
Mexican capital. IL Is for this purpose
that he has remained in tits country
since the arrival OF his successor, Che
ing, the present consul at TINS port.
The treaty provides that Chinese rest
dents of Mexico shall have the right
OF becoming nsturalizad citizena and
all the rights belonging 10 native born
citizens. There Will be no laws OF reg
istration or exclusion OF Chinese la
BOXERS, but on the contrary, the doors
thereto will be thrown Wide open and
a cordial welcome extended TO the Mon
golians TO come rrd 20 "a their buai-
ness or pleasure may require.
In all matters In commerce the
Chinese Will be permitted to enjoy the
privileges granted go all other foreign
nations. In fact In all things they are
TO he treated alike. For the return
OF all those favors TO bg enjoyed by
Chinese who settle In Mexico the Chi
nese government will extend the same
privileges and coutesies 60 Mexican cit
liens who may go 10 China and engage
IN commerce In that country, The treaty
Is liberal In every respect ana no fa-
vorod nation could ask FOR more. II Ia
reported that the ndoptlnn Of this
treaty will result largely IN the exo-
dus from san Francisco Chinatown 10
Mexico and that Chinese OF this city
arc preparing TO take advantage OF
their opportunities IN Mexico. There
IL talk OF steamship line from Mex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-16
rnp-uAsDnp o,,rNn.
A uorrihio Murder Committed in thc
indian Territory.

Special Dispatch.
Ardmore, |. n. June i5--George Il.
Wilson was committed to tho United
states Jail at Parts. Tex, today by
United States Commissioner Gibbons.
charged with killing Bob Mocabe Tho
evidence at the examining trial showed
that Wheeler and Mecabe had quar-
relied nbout u COW and later MoCaba
accused Wheeler OF stealing hogs. on
Tuesday MccAbe, accompanied by hls
little boy, years old. lott home 20 hunt
stray COW. When passing through
a small belt OF timber Wheeler stopped
out from bohind tree, shotgun In
hand, ana tlrod, the entire charge ems
terlng MoCnbes forehead, killing him
almost Instantly. Not yet satisfied with
his work., he deliberately placed hla
gun against the dying man nnd ilrcd
the ecoond barrel into his right cheek,
blowing part of the face on. He then
assisted the nolKhbora TO cnrry hia
Victims rcmainn home.