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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Painful ACCIDENT.

William Wilson, colored man at
work on the limestone quarry. In the
eastern part of the city near the Gro
zier furnaces, had two of the fingers
of his left hand caught under heavy
rock and badly crushed yesterday at
ternoon. When seen by the reporter
about 8 o'clock in the afternoon he
was looh ing for q doctor to dress his
wounds and no doubt found one.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
ST. AndreM.s Church Fair.

The fair was we'll attended last
night as it has been since it was first
opened. Some small articles were
CHANGED off, and among them was a
handsome shaving set won by Miss
Rosa O'Brien. The contest for a
tricycle. between Henry Sauter and
Joseph Conway, will be decided
tonight. 1t is hoped all the parties
interested will be present. The
music last night was excellent, as the
many young folks who took part in
the dancing will testify.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
CAN'T SLEEP NIGHTS

Is the complaint of thousands suffer-
ing from asthma, consumption,c coughs,
etc. Did you ever try DR.. 1Acker's
English Remedy? 1t is the best pre-
paration known for all ling troubles.
Sold on positive guarantee at 25c.
and soc. Sold by Budwell, Christian
& Rarbee. a8G .aaeh
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Secretary Blaine and Samoa.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, January 23.-The
senate yesterday, in secret session, re-
solved to make public the Samoan
treaty negotiated in Berlin last
spring, which has already been pub
lished. the protocols showing the
result of each days meeting of the
commissioners, the correspondence,
etc. Secretary Blaine's letter to the
President reviewing the negotiations
i very long. The only point of IS. ,ecial
Importance developed in, it is that
the restoration of Malietoa was not
demanded, as has been stated, but
the commissioners were instructed to
request it, not making it, however, an
ultimatum. Count Bismarck. con-
scented rather than have an election
by the Semoans, which would proba-
bly, have resulted in the choice of Ma
taafa, who was particularly obnoxious
to the Germans.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Cattle Shipment.

Several car loads of cattle from
Southwest Virginia passed over the
tracks IN the Yards here from the
Norfolk and Western railroad to the
Shenandoah Valley for shipment to
northern points.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24

We have this day, January %, made
q con tract with Reynolds Bros, by
which they have exclusive control in
Roanoke and Southwest Virginia OF
our celebrated brands; double Thick
Log Cabin and tom Hiltou."
W. A Brown Sons,
ian24-Im Martinsville, Va.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
shou,d be Eneouraged.

Mr.. Antonio Miletti has rented a
room over the saloon of Mcdonald &
Rau, on Railroad avenue, and opened
a shoe shop He is one of the finest
worklnen in the city, and those de.
string work in his line would do well
to give him call.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Down With tho Grippe.

Twenty or thirty employees of the
Roanoke Machine Works are 80 i'll
with the prevailing epidemic, the
grip, that they are unable to attend
to their duties. There is so much to
do, however, that work is carried on
at the shops night and day.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24

Clipped from Canada Presbyterian,
under signature of G. BlackeSt ROOM.
son. proprietor: I was cured OF ofs
recurring bilious headaches by Bur
dock Blood Bitters.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24

The greatest sacrifice we are Offering
is in our CLOAK Department. where
YOU can find full, assortment of Plush
Cloaks aud Plush Jackets, Cloth Clnaks
aud Cloth Jackets Of AL description,
cheaper than can be bought at the
manufacturers.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Sale ofLcte.

Measrs. Farman and VIM. P. Huff
bought yesterday of Yager & Co., real
estate agents, a lot at Vinton, on
which they will open coal yard.
They also purchased two lots of the
Central Park Land company and sold
one at considerable advance.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
A Haudsome Sign,

F. h. 8 Morrison, esq. has just had
placed in front of his Office, in the
Thomas building, a handsome new
sign which is model of the kind.
1t has painted on it a book represent
ing the code of Virginia.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24

Cure for Croup.-Use DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil according to directions. 1t
is the best remedy for all sudden at
tacks OF colds, pain and Inflammation,
and injuries.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
.,z,rnmcnt Of. Raleigh Merchant.

By Associated Press. II
RALEIGH, N. c., January 49, L. H;
Adams, one of the oldest and most
prominent merchants of this city,
made an assignment yesterday to w:
81 Pace. His liabilities are reported
at $685. 1000. with assets estimated at
100000, consisting largely OF real
estate.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24

Our speciality in Black Dress Goods
consisting of Back Lashmsres. al
wool silk finished. aud silk Warp Hen
riettas OF the finest texture. also 4
fac line ut fancy 81 OK Goods.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
, u Order for pocnhon.as Coal.

The new flag ship. City of Balti
more, has given the Pocahontas Coal
company an order for 1000 tons OF
coal to be delivered at the Gosport
navy yard at once This will be the
Baltimore's first coal-up.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Died at the Age of1oo Years.

By Associated Press.
AMEsBuRY, Mass, January "a
Mrs. Polly Osg"od, Who celebrated
her one-hundredth birthday Jan
uary 10, died Tuesday night OF In
fluenZa.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Bringing Mr. Pendleton's: Body
Home.
By Associated Press.

LONDON, January 23-The UNITED
States steamer Enterprise; withathe
body of Mr.. George H. Pendleton. late
United States minister to Germany,
arrived at Dartmouth yesterday from
Antwerp. After taking on board a
supply OF coal and replenishing her
stores, the Enterprise will proceed
for New York.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
THE gRE. |ATE5T
S. A L E
or TUE
S E: a S @ :
IN ALL o UR-
D ZP ART MEN rs.
DRESS GOODS, DEPARTMENT.
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
SHAWL DEPARTMENT.
BLANKET AND
COMFORT
DEP ART emit.
TABLE. LINEN D
AND NAPKIN
DEPART MENT.
TOWELS SHEETING
DEPARTMENT. VELVET
AND Plush DEPARTMENT..
DRESS SILK DEPARTMENT.
AND FLUSH DEPARTMENT.
DRESS SILK DEPARTMENT.

In our Millinery Department we car
nv a full liue of Furs, and Wool Felt
Hats. Birds Feathers and Trimmings
of all kinds. which we are offering at
less than cost. We make speciality
II Mourning Bonpets aud Wells.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24

The ladies ot II .annke would do well
to call and examine our stock before
making their purchases.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
Infusnza stops legislation.

By Associated Press.
QUEBEC, January %. -The influenza
has been 80 prevalent among the
members Of the Quebec. Legislature
that no serious work has been done in
the House 30 far this session.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
IN STAPLE GOODS

" l. ttAF Il
Fruit Of The loom. Bleach, s. cts.
I.onsde!e. bleach, 81 cts.
LousdG!e, cambria. lr3 cts.
.$Wamn,o utla. bleach. IL cts.
New York mills. ! cts.
Pride of the West. bleach. l24 cts.
FORSYTH. Al brown cotton. Gets.
Dundee. A brown Cotton 8 cts.
Mohawk Valley ,l0-4 bench d sheet
mo for p cts worth 30 CTS.
Utica l0-4 h'eachvd sheeting for p
cts, worth IS CTS.
PepperaIl, lo4 b!eached sheeting'
Clark's 0 \, T. spool cotton, 4 cts
per spool, 43 CT. per dozen.
1t will pay you TO examine our STOCK
before purchasing.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-24
AT AND BELOW COST.
TN CLOAKS

We have d full liue of plush wraps,
moaieskas. new markets, and jackets
s,id we can save you the profits Other
.ouses are making.
The morning call., 1890-11-23

Florence has q wonderful attraction for
the stranger, and visitors to that city re-
mind one of the maiden aunt who went to
her niece to make weeks visit and staid
twenty years The cause of the attraction
is problem. 1t does not lie altogether in
the art galleries, for many go there and re-
main who care nothing for art; nor in the
churches, for probably the majority of the
visitors are not religious; nor in the people,
for these have many disagreeable traits.
They are so habitually addicted 10 falsehoOd
as to find real pleasure in lying. They lie
apparently to keep themselves in practice,
and in preference to telling the truth. They
have constitutional hatred Of water, seldom
wash in il, and still more seldom drink it.
The water in the neighbOrhood of Florence
is not particularly good, but 1t is by no
means as unhealthy as might be supposed
from the religious abstinence exercised by
the population. Everybody drinks wine,
yet the FlorentineS were temperate
people until few years ago. when
there was failure in the grape crop,
when, as they did not wish to drink water,
they compromised on considerable admix-
ture of rum, and by the time the next years
wine was drinkable had acquired taste for
teddy which has not yet left them. They are
inveterate gamblers. Rich and poor alike
every week invest their money in the lot
terry. and every Florentine remembers the
day. number OF years ago. when the great
combination was made of five numbers-the
last TWO ngures In the year oil the ropes
birth, the day of the month, his age and the
number of years of his reign. Only five num-
bers are drawn every Sunday in the weekly
lottery, and by some strange chance all five
of these came from the wheel. Florence
went mad. Scarcely an inhabitant had
failed TO draw something. and the lottery
was almost bankrupt
The men are far from being the cultured
gentlemen that might be supposed from
their speech and manner Their morals are
bad; they are lazy to an incredible degree,
but outwardly suaye ana polite, and unless
too well known, leave the stranger with an
impression that he mas been associating with
The morning call., 1890-11-23

Padna, at the university of which he was a
professor. From Padua he removed to
Florence, whence he was called to Rome to
answer for the heresy of teaching
that the world moves, and, after his
release from imprisonment, returned
to Florence to die and be buried
with the highest honors; OF Machiavelli,
whose writings illustrating the morality, or
rather the lack Of it, Of his time have con-
demned his name to eternal infamy; OF Al
-fieri, the poet; of Francisco Nori. who died
from the blow intended for his patron, Lo-
renzo de Medici. and whose memory was so
highly esteemed that to the present day his
monument bears an inscription stating that
Leo Y grants indulgence to all who shall
pray for the soul of the self-devoted hero
whose remains lie beneath .of Dante, who
sleeps far from his native city, stranger
even in death; of Joseph Bonaparte and his
wife, Julia; of Clary aud his daughter.
Charlotte; of Raphael Morgen; Of Prince
Corsini; of scores of others - soldiers,
princes, podestas.
The morning call., 1890-11-23

the world. From entrance 10 altar is a
clear sweep Of 500 feet, the distance across
the transept is BOG, the dome is 3S7 feet
high, in diameter exceeding even that
of St Peters. 1t was the study of
Michael Angelo, and in the open square in
front of the entrance is shown a seat where
the great builder, painter and archi-
tect would sit for hours contemplating the
majestic proportions Of the cathedral. So
great was his admiration of the browning
feature that he used it as a model in plan
ming that of st. Peters, and thus the great
est dome in Rome is n literal copy of that in
Florence. The interior is crowded with
statues and monuments of the Forentine
great who are buried beneath and. indeed, of
Florence it may be said as was said OF Rome
in its decline, that statues are more numer-
Gus than men. Near the cathedral is the
famous Campanile, begun in 1884. 1t is
only square tower 2T6 feet high, but so
perfect are its proportions that ii is the
architectural wonder of Europe. While it
was still incom plete a citizen of Verona
visiting Florence publicly exclaimed on
seeing it that it could never be finished. for
the income of two Kingdoms would not suf-
fee. The remark cost him six weeks in the
Florentine Jail, and when it was concluded
by the town authorities that he had been
sufficiently punished. he was taken out,
The morning call., 1890-11-23

with jewels. A strict watch is kept by at
PENDANTS in every part CT this repository of
Italian greatness. and the security of the
treasures is further guaranteed by bronze
screens, whice prevent prying hands ap-
preaching too near the glittering affairs
The chapel adjoins the Church of st.
Lorenzo, is an adjunct to it. but greater
than the church itself.
Not far away is the church of Santa
Croce, the Walhalla Of the Fiorentine great.
II is an enormous church, 460 feet in length
by 1874 across the transepts. Begun In 1894,
it is not yet finished; the aisles of its nave,
itschapel and choir contain the tombs of
more distinguished men than any other
church In Florence or in Italy, save st.
Peters. Here may be seen tombs or monu-
ments of Michael Angelo. whose name in
Italy is, as elsewhere, a household word of
Calico, who, born in Pisa Of noble Italian
family, made the most Of his reputation
ing lamp in the cathedral. and from the
Leaning Tower dropped his weights 10
make experiments in grayitation, or in
The morning call., 1890-11-23

| and carried shoulder-high, two men to each
| piece
In due time we reached the open, where
| Our first camp had been, and then the
preparations for the feast began.
| A number of natives dug long trench
| with their spears. Others gathered rocks,
and others leaves. The stones were placed
| in the trench aud dry sticks were piled
| upon them and set on fire. The fire was re-
newed until the stones were quite hot Then
| the embers we're famed out and the coils of
| the snake covered with wet leaves, through
| which the steam rose in clouds.
| From time to time more water was thrown
| on carefully, until at last no steam arose.
| The leaves were then raked aside, and.
| without ceremony or carving every native
| went tooth and nail into the feast. 1t was
! an orgy that passes description, and may be
imagined, perhaps. when. say that by sun
| down not vcstige was left, and that even
| the marrow had been sucked from the back
bone. Several of the natives took joints of
the bone, filled them with tobacco and used
| them for pipes
For several hours the entire band were to-
| tally incapable of movement. / had to
| saunter about until their fit of overlooking
should pass away.
1t was very fortunate ] did so. About
| dawn the following day the camp was per-
fectly quiet. The torpid natives lay about
like logs, and l was leaning my back against
| quarry tree, smoking and thinking, when l
heard heavy rnstling on the underground
| opposite me, and almost Immediately saw
! the head and body of python issue from
| the shade.
| 1t was the mate of the one we had killed.
| Attracted by the scent it had followed on a
| mission OF vengeance. l did not give it
much chance, however. l attracted its at
| tention by short. sharp noise, causing it to
I hold its head mOtionless for second. l
took aim and put bullet fairly into its
| head, aud killed it almost instantly.
| Had the reptile struck the sleeping camp,
who can say what it would have done?
| When the buShmen awoke their delight
| knew no bounds, and another feast was Or
| ganized. l was tired of waiting. however,
and by the promise of a liberal present of
tobacco induced one of the men to accom-
pnny Inc back to my own camp.-W. +.
Pond in Youths Companion.
The morning call., 1890-11-23

of an unusually attractive valley. the sur
rounding country in the spring and fall
shows all hues of color. writes contributor
20 the st. Louis Glube-Democrat Hills
crowded with villas rise from the suburbs,
and in the distance appear the Apennines
lifting their heads 5000 feet above the sea,
and even in May and June showing their
summits here and there streaked with SNOW.
The picture is incomrarabe.
No city, not even Rome or Jerusalem, is so
crowded with history and historic remi-
hiscences as Florence. The conservatism of
its population has preserved most of its
monuments, ana during the time the Sar-
dinian court was held there, though the
walls and iYy-clothed towers which sur
rounded the city like a garland were de-
stroyed, the city itself was left practically
intact. The palaces are those which were
crowded by the noble families of the Flor
entine State; the courts and public squares
are the same in which the citizens
of the republic on fete days re-
joiced; the streets are those through which
the Guelph and Ghibelline fought: the
towers in the heart of the city are those be-
sieged and defended by rival factions: the
churches are those which we're planned and
built by the greatest architects of the Mid
die Ages; the statues are those designed by
Angelo and his peers; the art galleries are
The morning call., 1890-11-23

evidently scented me- and bleated. As it did
so the python raised his head with quick,
angry jerk. l could see its eyes blaze again.
A jerk of the cord set the animal moving
again, and it was now within u few feet of
the b0ugh around which the serpent was
cOiled.
As it passed underneath the folds of the
huge snake could be seen working as though
forcing the length of the body out of the coils
around the limb and into that part which
was free.
Another movement and the black crest
raised itself several feet into the air. For
an instant it swayed to and fro, as il gatq-
ering momentum, and then, with sudden
DART the head shot forward in downward
direction and struck the goat between the
shoulders.
There was loud blast of mingled pain and
terror, a swishing around Of dark COILS. a
tutter OF dead leaves, and then saw the
goat completely enveloped by the coils oil
the snake and dead already. !,
The natives were now closing up, and
many dark faces could be seen around me,
curiously peering through the curtain oil
leaves at the victim of their coming feast.
1t seemed impossible that the snake could
swallow the animal, but the marvel was ac-
cOmplished. Then the reptile lazily coiled
itself in loose folds, and the state of torpor
which accompanies its digestive process be-
gan.
Inc natives t0lu me tnaL Watcn OF sew
eral hours must take place before the
python could be moved, since, although 1t
was seemingly torpid, the eyes were open.
and any approach would be dangerous. =,
II seems foolish to wait when IA rltie-ball
would settle the matter in few minutes,
but wanted to see the whole proceeding.
AT last native approached and shot an
arrow straight through the center OF the
python's head, between the eyes. For a
few minutes the huge reptile thrashed about
and then subsidized. dead, yet still giving
angry muscular jerks on being touched or
moved.
1.-The tail will not die until shutdown"
said the chief; "we must leave It,"
l ran my tape over the snake. He meas
ured twenty-five feet and some inches.
The natives began to prepare the body for
transportation. 1t was hacked into pieces
six feet long, and these pieces. supported by
loops Of bark fiber, were slung upon boughs
The morning call., 1890-11-23

those which were founded by mobiles and
merchant princes, by Kings, Emperors and
Popes; even the people are those who IA n to
arms AT the sonnd of the tocsin during the
days of the republic; the same brave, gen.
erou5 and open-hearted men who fought on
every battlefield in | ally from the time of
Brennus to that of Napoleon III.
The most prominent feature of Florence
is its palaces. Castle-like, with few win
dows opening ON the streets or public
squares, and most of those of modern rather
than ancient origin, they were really fort
reSses. When they were built Florence was
torn by rival factions; riotiDg and blood
shed in the streets were matters OF everyday
occurrence, each noble found city castle
necessary to the safety of himself and his
family. Many of these city fortresses are
now art galleries, and one of the most
notable of their number is that of UftiZi.
It's characteristics are those of the rest of its
class, presenting to the street walls
with battlements, which might be
easily defended, fortified gateways, and
all the appearance of a gloomy fort
ress. The UffiZi Palace is mighty mass
Of buildings, constructed round narrow
cDurt, the whole composing one vast palace.
Now it is a picture gallery. There are
statue-rooms, rooms for antiques, for coins,
The morning call., 1890-11-23
HUNTING THE
PYTHON.
Exciting Adventure With Boa
Constructor in South Africa.
The Manner In Which the Natives Capture
His snaksship and How They Feast on
Baked Python-A Timely Shot.

vAF the Bosjesman, or Bushman of South
11 Africa, has one dainty that tckles his
II palate more than any other, 1t is baked
python--the flesh of the huge species Of
snake generally known as the boa con-
strictor.
The natives method of hunting this rep
Tile is different from that employed in their
pursuit of any other. game, inasmuch as
while body of fifty to 100 men is engaged
in the chase. the action belongs to one man
in the search and to two at the end.
SDuring my sojourn in Africa l once met
party of Bushmen who were about to under
take python hunt. l knew several Of the
men, was curious to see their methods OF
hunting the python, and left our camp on
the plains to join them.
A days journey brought us well into the
tangled primeval bush. While we camped
for the night, scouts were out in all direc-
tons in search of python trails. So far as
could learn, these consisted of curious
marks about the pools and dry "kloOfs,' or
water courses. What the signs were l could
not ascertain.
1t was late the following day when scouts
returned with the information that there
were traces Of two large reptiles about two
hours tramp away. Early the next morning
the start was made.