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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
ABOUT MASON AND DIX
ON'S LINE.
Stones Marking the Ancient
Boundary to Be
Restored.

The restoration of tile old Mason
and Dlxon's Line between the states
of Maryland and Pennsylvania will be
the purpose of q bill to he introduced
in the state senate early in the session
by Senator Jacob NJ Moses Of Bslti-
more city.
Considerable historical interest. as
we'll as state pridSls attached to the
bill. The bill has been gotten into
shape by DR.. William Bullock Clark,
state geologist, who has had occasion
to investigate the length and regular.
ity of the line while engaged in the
work Of the geological survey in the
northern section of the state. DIR.
Clark discovered thatthe monuments
that marked the line have been de.
stroyed ny vandals and carried away.
For considerable distance there is
nothing to indicate the separation Of
Maryland and Pennsylvania, and. in
consequence, numerous property COM
plicstions have arisen and lawsuits
haze been Instituted. Farmers
both states owning land that was
formerly bounded by the line have
now no means Of determinlnS where
their property ends, spd" letters from
Marylsnd formers in the upper count
les have been sent to nr. Clark geek.
ing inf rmation in regard to the mat.
ter.
Dr. Clark after q survey Of the
ground, conferred with the superln.
tendent Of the United States coast and
geodic survey, who signiaed his will
tngness to supervise the restoration of
the old line and agreed to supply free
OF expense trained engineers for the
work and to furnish the delicate in
struments needed, thus insuring an
accurate survey. An estimate of the
cost of the survey aud the replacing of
the monuments is placed at $4,000
The legislature Of Pennsylvania has
already appropriated 5000 to pay
half the expenses of the work upon
the one condition that the legislature
of Maryland sppropriates the other
81, GOD for its share of the work.
The Mason and Dixon Line runs
from the Delaware boundary of this
state to the corner where Maryland,
West Virginia and Pennsylvania join.
1t is about 200 miles in length and
was run between the years of 1862 and
1893 by the two English engineers.
Mason aud Dixon. When the line
was originally laid, stone monuments
were placed at intervals of i've miles
AS far ss the Blue Ridge mountains.
Beyond this line was marked simply
by heaps Of stone. Fhs original in
tention was to place the monuments
throughout the length of the line, and
many of the monuments were carried
into the country, but were never set
up. DR.. Clark states that in Wash
ington county two of them ornament
the front steps OF 9 farmers house.
Some years age the states of West
Virginia and Pennsylvania rersn and
remarked the old line, 80 that the.
Maryland portion Is the only part re.
naming only partially marked. PEN
sy.v snia's share of the expense in rum
ming the line originally was about
3l7l 600 -BaltimoIp Sun. 10
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

There is going to be great big
building boom in this city the
coming season, and it has already
commenced, at least dozen res
licences are now under contract
for erection, and several more
awaiting contract that we are now
aware Of. We predict the lsrgest
edition Of new residences in
Woodbine the coming season of
any in it's history.-Twine-.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
Crops in 1899

The statisticisn Of the Depart
ment 1T Agriculture has. mad
pub IL his estimates IT the ncresye
pruduct;o on in value Of the crops
OF 1899 The wheat acreage yas
A, 592,5l6. Producing $4,000, S46
bushels, h.v;n. a value of $780,
545, 259, the average yield being
l23 bushels, the average farm
price per bushel being 584 cents.
The corn acreage was 50, lO8, 1897,
producing 2,O7s, 1888 bushels.
the value being s692,2lO,1l0. the
avarage yield per acre being 25 3
bushels. and the avarsge price 500
cents. The Screage in oats was
1884, $50, the production was
1856, l77.7l3, bushels, and the val.
ne $l9s, 167, 1915. the average yield
per acre 30.2 bushels. and the
average price M.9 cents. The
barley crop is estimated at 70, $751;
500. bushels; the rye crop at 1885,
96l, 74l bushels, the potato crop
at 228, 7s3. 232 bushels, and. the
hay, crop at 156, 653 756 tons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

The Observer office has been moved
since last publication day into the
room just east of the quarters occu.
pied for over i've years. 1t is just 9
little difficult to move such an Office as
The Observers and not miss an issue,
vet it has been done nov for the third
time. The Observer will soon be set
tied in Its new and pleasant quarters
and will be glad TO see friends.-Ob.
server.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

"Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup saved
the life of my baby boy wheu dying of
Group; God bless the remedy" writes
Mrs Adam Scheiber, Chattanooga.
Tenn. Saves THOUSANDS of little
ones every year. GUARANTEED CURE
for all throat and lung troubles. GS
Osborne ~ f28
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
A Frighttul Blunder.

Will often cause q horrible Burn,
Sca!d, Cut or l5ruise. l3ucklen's
Arnica Salve, will kill the pain and
promptly heal it. Cures Fever Sores,
Ulcers, Boiis, Uorns. oil Skin Erup-
tions. Best Pile cure on exrth. Only
25c box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
Elliott& Harvey, druggists. F2s
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

For-all sores, ulcers, wounds, burns,
and skin diseases -Besgs' German
Salve, the famous pile cure q H Lid;
ell, Nevada. Mo-, says 1T gave i'm.
mediate relief from piles and effected
permanent cure" A Guaranteed
remedy, endorsed by physicians GS
Osborne faS
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

A small fire was started in the cold
storage plant at the krug Brewing
company's establishment on lower
Fifth street in this city this afternoon
by the explosion Of Is gasoline torch
but the flames were extinguished be
fore the arrival of the company.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

A most EMO. able affair was the
party given Wednesday evening at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs J ID Tamistea by
the ladies of the Semper Fidelis society
of the Catholic church. The principal
part of the evening was devoted to
cards, the honors being awarded to Mr.
T. j. Hennessey and Mrs VIM Emge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
A Nieht Of Terro,.

"Awfpl anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave General liarnhsm
of Machiss, Me-, when the doctors
said she would die from Pneumonia
before morning" writes Mrs. 5. H.
Lincoln, who attended her that fear.
f"' NIGHT. but she begged tor DR..
Kings New Discovery, which hao
more than once saved her life. and
cnred her Of Consumption. After
taking, she slept all night. Further
use entirely cured her." This marvel
lous medicine is guaranteed to cure
all Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases
Only SOC and 81 90. Trial bottle, free
at Elliott s. Harvey's drug store. f2S
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

j l. Fitzpatrick in advance of IA
pair Of Black eyes" is in the city to
day completing arrangements for the
appearance of this excellent produc.
ton at the local theatre Tuesday
evening February l3.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
Of James & Zshner is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Zshner re-
firing and James continuing the bust
ness of the late firm at the old stand.
Allpsrties indebted to said firm will
please call and settle at once, as the
business of the firm must be closed.
All claims against the firm must be
presented at once.
JAM, 1890.
Eff. JAMES
Frank ZAuNER.
fl3
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Announcement cards have been re-.
ceiyed here announcing the coming
marriage of Miss Laura Ashby formerly
of This city and now of st. Joe to Mr..
z. H. Hendricks of Omaha; the core.
mony to occur Thursday Feb. Is.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

In 1899, lo7,4l5 cabin and $685.
steerage passengers landed at the port
of New York. The North German
Lloyd brought 10, cabin passengers
and 53,646 steersge passengers IN
twenty nine trips, while the Cunard
line brought 1905 cabin passengers
and 2o,S53 steerage passengers in
sixty.two trips.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

purifies the blood-fills the system
with life, health and vigor,- !segVs'
Blood Purifier, ut cured me of dye
pepsia and costiveness, aud other
diseases arising from impure blood ;
1 think it's splendid medicine" says
Mrs Alice Reed, Butler, Mo. GS. Us.
borne f28 .
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Lord Roberts does not comply with
the British army regulation which d.
reefs the shaving of the chin and is
credited with saying hard things
about it. II do not fight with my
chin" he said.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

The Odd Fellows ses preparing to
make substantial improvements in
their lodge room. Plans are under
confederation for extending the room
the full length of the lot. 1t is ex.
pected the work will be completed BY
the first of June next.-Dunlap Her.
aid.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Stop your hair falling out. cry
sipelas resulted in entire loss of my
hair; two bottles Beggs' Hair Renew
or gave me q fine growth" John A
Under, Editor Advocate, Humeston,
10. Guaranteed for sll scalp diseases;
restores natural growth and color. G
Osborne f2S
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

The case Of Mitchell on trial for
completely in the murder of old man
Chevalier In Dunlap last fall is now
In the hands of the jury.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

5ohu A. starlin departed this morn.
ing for Creighton. Neb called there by
business matters connected with his
marble works in this city,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Mrs Charley Ford is confined to her
bed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Otto True is clerkiag at "The Globe
during the absence of Chris johnson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

W. H. Jackson is trsnsactinq bust.
ness in Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

BIZ Carr is quite sick at the homo
Of his daughter Mrs s F Devore in
this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

President Loubet of France says
that when his term Of office ends he
will:not seek reelection, but will retire
to his old home farm and there end
his days in peaceful retirement.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
Friday, Feb. 8.

BF HUFF, County Auditor. was in
the city last night looking after busi-
ness matters and visiting relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
Miss Lola Chapman entertains thu
New Century club this evening.

Mrs. j. n. South was an Oma-
la visitor this forenoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

John Y Dung, of Cinclnnatti township
WAS in the city today on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

George Spencer Of Mercer, Missouri
is in the Valley visiting old friends
for few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Mrs. I. j. Heuuessey departed yes
terdsy afternoon for Plsttsmouth. Neb
called there hy the illness of her mother.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15


Lieu. commsndar j q colwell,
United States naval attache in Lon.
don, witnessed at Yeovil, on January
", the test of an invention which has
been offered to the government for
steering torpeapes and submarine
craft by means of wireless electrical
device on tins lines Of the Msreont
system. The invention, however, is
not in any way connected with MIR.
Marconi. Lieut.. Commander Colwell
was much pleased with the expert
ment, which demonstrated that the
principles were correct,
III have used Bsggs' Blood Purifier
in my family over two years and do
not believe there is q better medicine
made. II is the family remedy for us
and all we need" writes Frank Mitch.
ell, Mason City, Ia. Purilies the sys-
tem-makes new, rich blood. q s
Osborne f28
The Marconi system will be used in
the course of fey weeks OH the mail
steamers between boyer and Calais
and also on the mail steamers between
Folkestone and Boulogne The vessels
when in mia channel, or half an hour
from either French or English shores
will have telegrsphic communication
with either side. No messages will bc
accepted from the public, and the sys.
tenn will be used only tor the service
One pole erected at Dover will com.
msnd both fleets, either in crossing the
channel, or in port on the other side of
the water.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15


The tot Al corn pack of the United
States last year was 5;250,920 cases
against S.al4,sl4 cases in ls9s-the larg.
est pack in the history Of the nation
and an increase of 1886 jos cases over
the previous year. The Iowa pack of
1889 was SAG, sOo cases against bal 200
cases in l898-an increase of 1925, 100
cases. Iowa was third in the list of
corn packing states, being exceiled by
New York, Illinois, but Maine and
Vermont, quoted together, excel the
Iowa pack BY ls5,ood cases lowe Gan
raise corn more chesply thsa any other
state and Gan can 1t for as little cost
as any other state 1t is QUE OF Inws's
best industries, and we believe that
the demand for canned corn has never
been fully supplied, Dies Moines Reg
lister.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Mort Brsndrlff is confined to his
room suffering from an attack Of
throat trouble.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Mrs. Robert Craft loft for Oakdsle
this afternoon for visit with friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Mrs. R q. Fesasp, who has been in
the Valley several days the guest Of
Mr. aud Mrs Robert Craft, left for
her home in Omaha TODAY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

o. S. Wright was in Loveland today
looking after business matters.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Rev. w. Pelan has returned to this
town and will make this his perma-
nent home
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
Dissolution of Partnership

Dissolution of Partnership.
The partnership heretofore existing
under the firm name ofRowe s. Bassett
is this day dissolved by mutual co, .
sent. B w Bsssett retiring and Gao
Rowe continuing the business. Mr..
Rowe assumes all debts of the firm,
and will collect all bills due til, firm.
Is w f,assstt
George Rowe
Mo Valley, 10,
Feb. 8, 1900 wml5
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

r. q. Huff went to Mondamin this
morning on y short business trip.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Most noted Of all the many horse
dealers in Missouri is "Wild Bill Hall"
Of Lancaster, who thinks nothing Of
buying $4,000 or $4,000 worth of ami
mails In day. He never makes more
than one offer for a horse and closes
the deal IN minute or not at ali.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

John H. Muslck left for Krksville,
Mo this afternoon. II business war
rants it. he in company with capital.
list of Huntsville, proposes to expend
$4,000 in tho erection of an inlirmary
building in this city for tho pss of pa
tients being treated by the Osteopaths.
He has been looking the matter over,
and thinks that Missouri Valley with
its first class railroad facilities and the
fine country surrounding it, makes an
ideal place for an inilrmary.
Miss Alice McCauley returned to her
home in Mondsmin last night after q
few days vis;t with acquaintance in
this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Tobacco is worth sl.oo per pound
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Chris johnson has gone to Nebraska
Oh short business trip.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

Hsrold Davis is sick and unable to
lesve his room.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15
Items From The Times OF
Twenty-Five Years Ago
Today.

Local grain buyers are paying % cts
per bushel for corn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-02-15

f'13
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
THE GULF STREAM.
(From the s.pectator.)


Owing it's existence primarily to the
revolution of the earth upon it's axis.
Its outflow through the tortuous chan
mel connecting the gulf of Florida with
the North Atlantic is more constant
and steady in direction than any ebbinp
Or flowing tide in the world, inasmuch
as Its set" is invariably upon one
course. Its rate Is not so uniform.
VARYING somewhat with the season. but
IN the narrowest part Of the channel
remaining fairly constant at about four
Knots an hour. Yet sail but a few
score leagues into the Florida gulf
whence this great river in the sea takes
us apparent rise, and the influence dis
appears. The mariner may seek there
IN vain for that swift. silent flow which
In the Straits of Florida sweeps him
northeastward irresisi.bly In the teeth
or the strongest gale. What has hap
pened? Does the mighty stream drain
westward into that great land locked
sen by hundreds of channels from the
equatorial regions, but far below the
surface, and. obeying some all-com-
pelling impulse. rise to the light upon
reaching the Bahama Banks, pouring
out its beneficent Hood as 1t comes Mt
the rate of 100 miles per day? It
sweeps into the broad Atlantic. and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
WEST NORFOLK.

west Norfolk. March 1s.-I relin-
quished the management and control
OF the Virginian- Pilot, ut least for the
present, for West Norfolk, Sunday,
March Is, 1900. and in my stead Mr.. To-
Spivey. general newsdealer, will take
tSi,arge and supply the subscribers, as
ms been done heretofore. 1 wish to
make my grateful acknowledgements to
the subscribers for their liberal patron
age during the past two years and a
half. feel quite sure that they will
nave us good, If not better, service rem
aered than have been able to give. I
ain not unmindful Of the fact that my
ant all the while with the Vfrrinian-
Pilot Publishing Company.
Very respectfully,
w. N. BLANCHARD.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
BERKELEY news AND ADVERTISEMENTS

corrupt men, who will relieve the re-
skectable citizen OF all public solicit
tude (?) $50
Men Of Mr.. Tweed's character. or.
Manhattan Mike. Bowery Blood or
Michael NIulhooly. of the Tenth Dis
trict House the man of the foreign de-
scent and alcoholic proclivittes.
Add to the list the native born
but equally infamous and venal
mercenaries. the pcthouse polit icians
and peripatetic demyjohns and we have
that angelic coterie of emascula ted man
hood who assume the responsibilities
of municipal government. Does history
tell MS what have become of the affairs
OF state when such men are at the
helm? Do we read the facts without
Interpreting their significance?
The only remedy that know of Is
Pure Patriotism-a patriotism which
is civic rather than military, active
rather than passive, ttreless rather than
srosmodic, educ ational rather than SEN
timental-a patriotism that Will vouch-
safe to the learned. affiuent citizen. as
we'll Us to the illiterate negroes, their
inalsenahle rights.
MISSIONARY WORK.
The Ladies' Home Missions Society
Will meet at the Chestnut Street NJ. e.
Church next Wednesday afternoon at
4 o'clock, ut which time all of the
ladies of the congregation are expected
10 pe present.
The report of the assault on c. S.
Curtin will be found on the Portsmouth
page.
An entertainment will We given at
the home of Mrs. j. L. Mildly, on Main
street. tonight by the little folks of
Chestnut Street NJ. e. Church. 1t is
for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of that church.
MIR. BLANCHARD DEAD.
Mr.. John Blanchard died suddenly
Al his home. on Virginia street, Sun
day afternoon about o'clock He was
10 years old and Is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Blanchard. His remains
were laid to rest in Magnolia Gene
terry. = ~ III
Mrs. ]. w. Simmons is spending the
week in Little Washington, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Price returned
from Elizabeth City N. c.. yesterday
afternoon, where they spent the past
week.
Miss Maggie Bragg, the guest OF the
family of Mr.. w. T. Sears. on Berkeley
avenue left yesterday Tor her home In
Baltimore.
Mrs. S. NJ. Wood, who has been vis-
Ting friends and relatives in Belcross,
Elizabeth City and Edenton. returned
yesterday,
While about house duties Mrs. A. S.
Taggett scalded her left hand very
badly yesterday about noon
Mrs. e. L. Gray Is visiting at South
Mills. N. C.
See advertisement in this issue call
Ing attention to two houses for rent In
good locality.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20

against them all the official mach,norv
or the state. The conspirators In ,a,
Turn brought the foreign powers into
the arena by so-called anti-fore!rn riots
ana anu. missionary movements and
other exploits of similar character r,,a
result was international difficulty he
IWeen CHINA on the one side Russ,o
Chsiand, Germany, France. Portura,
and Belgium. on the other. al
Russia. Great Britain, France ona
Germany obtained valuable concess,on.
IN land and railway and mining nr,yi'
reyes; belgium received concessions In
railways and mines. and the claim nr
Portugal is still pending. The leader.
OF the conspiracy have fled the emn,rn
ana are now in Japan, Hong Konr
singapore and other neutral pIaces 2,
the young Emperor Is dead he hos ~
douDtedly been deliberately nut ont -,
the way. as has happened TO ,nn,til
t, OF others who opposed the will OF
me Empress-Dowager. According n
the conspirators who announced the
coming death of the Emperor n yea :
ago, similar fate was meted ont "a
Nwang Sus wife and child. to T,un :,
Chi, the preceding Emperor. to his wis
ana also to the other Empress Dow,
ager, whose title was the EInpress of
the East. What this extraordinary
woman VIII now do upon the mongolia
checkerboard is n question which in
terests every diplomat alive
MARGHERITA ARLINA HAMAI