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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-12

latter, he was but n moment in doing
whatever he did to secure his prey, and
he then ran nimbly up his single cord,
which found, although it was scarcely
perceptiblc, stretched taut from tho
beam above to cross rail of fancy
work below.
The spider assembled about eighteen.
inches above the fly, then quickly
turned head downward, taking hold of
the line with it's forelegs, as child
would a jumping rope, and with a
swaying motion the then struggling fly
began to be swung around something
like button would be in the center of
q string held by both hands and rapidly
turned by n circular motion. The speed
was SO rapid that by the time it had
reached n circuit of about four inches III
diameter the fly could scarcely be dis
cerned. In about n minute its operation
ceased and the fly was quiet.
Taking the fly from the web line I
found under the nagnifying glass that
every leg was closely tied together In
the same manner as farmers formerly
tied the feet of calves together when
taking them to market in the bottom
of their wagons. Taking u needle I
tried to release the legs, but the work
of the spider was too we'll done, and tho
fly soon expired. Did anyone ever wit
ness such IL mode of spider securing
IFS rromoo
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the form of some poor unfortunate

the form of some poor unfortunate
being swept past.
Hard down your helmi Back your
main tops'lsl Lower away the boat /
called quickly, and then sprang to the
rescue of the man whom ! thought |
recognized in that ono hasty glance to
be my protege.
IA few strokes and I had reached
him, and found that had not been
mistaken. But Imagine my surprise
when heard him call in CHEEKY
voice: DO not mind me, Mr.. Boleyn. I
am good swinmer-but look out for
that villain who tried to murder me, he
is somewhere near'-and with that the
brave fellow struck out boldly for the
vessel which had now rounded to-
was Mortified for an instant as the
meaning of his words flashed into my
mind. but seeing human head come
to the surface close ut hand | was re-
called to the situation and reaching
forth, grasped the miscreant by the
hair, and with n vigorous movement
threw him upon his back, keeping him
adoat, mt arms length, as best I could
I'm few moments, though it seemed
hours. the boat reached us, we were
picked up, and imagine my joy at Sec
ing seated upon Il thwart, our deck
passenger When we reached the
vessel, the captain was ut the gangway
to welcome us on board, and you will
not be surprised that the first order I
issued was to put the would be assas-
Sin in double irons.
After that, until we reached port.
the man whom 1 had sprung overheard
to save, lived with us aft in the cabin.
Upon arriving ut Calcutta, the singular
character whom we had brought from
America approached the skipper, and
said: Captain, l wish you would let
Mr.. Boleyn, the chief mate, take q two
weeks run with me into the country,
and will give you my word that he
shall return to you with full pay for
his time, and the money for my pas
sage, for now that | am in India, am
by no means Il paupcr.'
The captain ut first dcmurrcd, but at
length gave his consent, and we ut
once started for the hilly region. / will
not tell you the exact locality for which
we were bound, but suffice it to know
that it was not far from the famous
city of Lucknow.
when well upon the road, my friend
revealed to me Il most wonderful tale
story that would rival any told in the
Arabian Nights. My companion had
been captain in Il company of foot
during the Sepoy rebellion and it
had been his good fortune to res
cue from the hands of his justly-in-
censed soldiers the persons of the wife
and infant son of most powerful
rajah. Although the husband was in
the field, with many followers, against
the British, the captain secreted his
gentle captive and her charge and kept
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-12
a Bird of Ill-Omen.

Among all classes of people in Great
Britain there is n widespread belief
that the common white pigeon is the
herald Of death. Thus, white pigeon
alighting on chimney or flying against
window bctolcns tho death of some
occupant of that house. On account of
this curious belief. English housewives
cannot be persuaded to use pigeon fcath-
ers about their beds.
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1t is said, intends to devote the prop.
erty to the uses of his Darkest Eng
land" scheme exclusively, and there
fore the purchase Is unpo pular In Eng
land. Tho peasantry Of the ncighbor-
hood are particularly sorry that the es-
tate has changed hands, for they have
long been in tho habit of earning n
small income by gathering blaclsbcrries
and other wild fruits from tho ground.
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and contributed much to the commercial
prosperity of the IIawl1cye state. Gen.
Schofeld, the groom, was born in Cha
tauQua county, N. Y, in 1881. lie
graduated from West Point in 1853, and
served with distinction in numerous en-
gagcmcnts during the civil war. He is
at present senior major general of tho
United States army, and, under existing
laws, will be retired, on reaching the
age of siXty-four, In 1895.
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a I,resbxtery Meeting.

There will be call meeting of the
Montgomery Presbytery next Wednes-
day night in the Presbyterian Church
to ordain d. G.. Armstrong, Jr., to mis-
sionary work. Among those who will
be present are. Rev. J. r. Bridges, OF
Salem; Rev. DR.. Hooper, of Christians
burg; Rev DIR. Campbell of Roanoke,
and Rev. Mr.. Allison, of Radford. Mr..
Armstrong will labor at Campinas,
Brazil.
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CONQUERED BY CUPID.

Gen. Scholeld and Ills Charming Young
Town Bride.
Gen John McAllister Schofcld, who
stands Mt the head of Uncle Sans army,
was married recently at Kcokult, To-,
to Miss Georgia Knbourn, an attractive
young lady about twcnty-six years Of
age. Tho bride is daughter of tho
late Gen. George E. Kilbourn, who was
one Of the active spirits of early Iowa
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-12
GEN. BOOTHS CASTLE.
is game?

Tho Latest Purchase of tho Commander
Of tho Salvation Army.
Gen. Booth, of the Salvation Army,
has bought large tract of land around
Hadlcigh castle, which is q picturesque
ruin near tho mouth of tho Thames.
Only the old towers are standing. They
have been skctched by hundreds of Eng
lish artists and form tho center of ono
of Constable's noblest pictures.
From time immemorial the castle and
the sylvan glades surrounding it have
been free to the public; but Gen Booth,
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p ore Il in tho
w n r III atInOs-
phcrc, / observed
u fl y suddenly
stop, nutter and
struggle, appar-
e n t l y in mid
air. This w n S
S Don explained
by q little black
and brown spi-
der, u S h a d O
larger than the
fly, d u r t i II &
down fro IN u
beam overhead,
pc rpendicularly
above the fly.
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THE RAJAH'S TREASURE.
An Interesting Story Of a Soldiers
Gratitude.
Written for This Papcr.l

lie S ha de s Of
We min g h n d
fallen over the
turbulent Il II d
swiftly-running
waters of t h Q
river IIooghly,
an ofshoot of
the mighty and
sacred Gauges,
but the il IL s h
and quiet which
in most places
follow the close
of day w c r @
n ere wanting,
for the bark of
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-12
LEMON ELIXIR.
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SPIDER AND FLY.

How the Former Tied tho Latter Sccure-l
ly by tho Legs.
On bright summer afternoon of last,
season, says contributor to Natures
Realm, while lazilY resting on the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-12

A large variety of plush and tapestry
rockers, finished in mahogany. old Erg-
lish and Sixteenth Century The very
thing for wedding or birthday present.
At Copper 81 Stones.
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Fine writing papers, Thompson's
Book Store.
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Found.

The place for trunks, all kinds. sizes
and prices, at j. w. Wondt rs & CO., los
Commerce street.
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ALIAS SUMMONS.

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
y Sacramento, ss.-In the Superior Court in
and for said county. The People of the State
of California to J. E. EDWARDS & CO., greet.
ing: You are hereby notified that an action
was commenced in the Superior Court of the
County OF sacramento, State aforesaid by
fling complaint in the Clerks Office of said
Court on the II til day of January. 1890, in
which action L. y. PHELPS and 5. NJ.
MILLER, col1lrtners, doing business under
the firm maine and style of PHELPS &
MILLER, plaintiffs, and you are deem iants.
That the general nature of the action, as ap-
pears FROM said complaint, is as follows: TO
recover judgment against you for S496 So
alleged 10 be due to plaintiffs from you for
goods wares und merchandise sold and deiiy-
cred by plaintiffs to you within the two years
last past. All of which is fully set forth in the
compliant on file hrrein, reference to which
is hereby made, and you are hereby directed
to appear and answer said complaint within
ten days from the service of this writ eyclu-
siye OF the day OF service if served on you in
said County of Sacramento; and within thirty
days, exclusive OF the Cay OF service il served
elsewhere; and you are further notified that
unless you SO appear and answer within the
time above specified the plaintiff will take
Judgment for 1896 95 and costs of this action
In witness whereof l. w. w. Rhoads Clerk
of the Court aforesaid, do hereunto set my
hand and affiX the seal OF said court this I'd
day OF February. a. u. 1891.
w. w. RHOADS. Clerk.
By ]. F. DoODY, Deputy Clerk.
THOMAS W.'HUMPHREY, Attorney for Plant
IFS. fa3-gt-Tu
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ELEcrING THE STATE PRINTER.

The Los Angeles Times reproduces the
RECoRD-UNIoN's article advocating the
passage of the bill providing that the
office of Superintendent of State Printing
shall be filled by election. But the Times
objects to the statement we made that
such system will secure to the State
competent superintendent, because the
craft will inspire the political parties to
put up only competent men. The Times
says that, as matter of fact, political
conventions very often nominate incom-
petent men and those who are lacking in
manly Independence. But. the error Of
the Times resides in the fact that the cases
to which it refers are not those in which
workman is chosen. Unquestionably,
we have many instances of conventions
nominating men for ministerial and ex-
ecutive offices who prove to be weak and
incompetent. But in the case Of one who
must, under the law, be qualified as
master job printer, or rather as master
workman, and who is recognized by his
craft IS such, the risk Of q really ineom-
petent man being chosen will be exceed
ingly remote. The reason is obvious.
The printing fraternity know who are
and who are not competent; they viii
be on the alert always to prevent the
choice of an incompetent man. The
printers are pretty evenly divided among
the political parties. Each party conven-
ton will, therefore, feel the necessity of
putting forward a candidate who will be
as good as the best its opponent can
possibly select. AS result, no matter
what party triumphs, we will have a
competent man in the Office.
What the RECORD UNION meant by in
dependence in the candidate, or the sue
cessful one, it thinks it stated so clearly
that those who read with ordinary care
cannot fall into error. What we said and
mean is this: that the official who does
not owe his position to the appointment
of some other official, and who is respon-
sible only to the Legislature, is by the
ordinary necessities of the situation made
Independent, as compared to the man
who is subject to another, and that other
subject to the appeals of all his political
friends, to force upon the appointed
Official, men to serve under him who are
not of his choosing.
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inimical to State interests, and we well
understand that he will do as we'll for the
State as if he were buying for himself.
The bill should pass, because it is
public need. The Governor of this State
is not properly housed, and none of our
Governors have been for twenty-five
years or more, except the last, who
rented the property in question, and
could only do SO after beseeching its
owner to move out to accommodate. 1t
is time to provide the Governors man
sion. We have waited too long alto
gether, and there will probably present
no better opportunity than the present
in which to secure as suitable dwelling
for the Chief Executive. Tho cost will
be less, we are certain, than similar
building could be erected for under State
direction, and that must be the conviction
of every one who has any knowledge of
State experience in the matter of erecting
public buildings. To repeat; we need
Governors mansion, the State should sup
ply the need as speedily as is possible, and
it should provide for its furnishing, and
reasonably also for its care.
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PAYING THE INDIANS.

Hiram Price in the February Forum
charges that during the four years ending
October 10, 1888, agreements were entered
into between Indians and different at
torneys, and were approved by the Gov
ernment, by which these attorneys were
to receive from the Indians $755, 22l % for
collecting from the Government money
said to be due to the Indians. If this is
true it should make all Americans blush
for shame. Whenever money is due to q
tribe of Indians the fact is known to some
Government, and the money can be
drawn and paid in proper installments
without the Intervention of an attorney.
If not, then our system of bookkeeping
is radically wrong.
In 1888 the Secretary of the Interior
recommended that an officer be appointed
whose duty it should be to see that the
payments are made, but Congress has
taken no,action in the matter. The mat
are so many as to make the sum total of
resulting hardship and wrong national
disgrace.
Mr.. Price adds with severity some COM
ments upon our Indian policy that are
not wholly justified when he says:
Most people are under the impression that
we are paying large sums of money every year
out OF the public treasury for the support of
the Indians. 1t will doubtless be q surprise to
such to learn that a very large part OF the
money appropriated by Congress for the In
dian service belongs to the Indians and is held
that extent, merely given them their own
The regular Indian bill generally appropriates
about S5,O00,Oo0. But after deducting the
money which the Government only holds in
trust and the necessary expenses of trans
portation and distribution, it will be found
by careful examination of the accounts, that
their subsistence only about 81 per capita
yearly, or a fraction less than two cents q day
The pay OF the army amounts to about 81 900
per annum for each soldier. The principal
business of these soldiers is to prevent Indian
outbreaks. We thus limit the Indian to two
cents per day for food, making him sufficiently
hungry and desperate to commit some depre-
dalton; so that the soldier may have some
thing to do TO earn his pay. This we dignity
with the title of craftsmanship; but from d
common-sense, business Standpoint IL looks
ing at the bung-hole.
But it is to be taken into consideration
that the Indian cam be and should be
producer-the soldier is not The aim of
the Government under its later and wiser
policy is to put the Indians upon lands to
be held by the individual, and not by the
tribe; to outfit the Indian with tools of
agriculture, and to supply him with in
structors in the art of tilling the soil. In
other words, our policy is to cultivate
self-helpfulness in the Indian, and this
policy, in large degree, removes the
edge of Mr.. Prices criticism that we do
not at once pay over to the Indian the
whole sum that is his due. Were that
done he would, in seven cases out of ten.
be pauper before the time for another
payment came about. The very best use
we can make of the Indian is to make
him help himself. .
The record-union., 1891-02-03

The REcoRD-UNIoN, SUNDAY UNION
and WEEKLY UNION are the only papers
on the Coast, outside Of San francisco,
that receive the full Associated Press dis
patches from. all parts of the aoortd. Out
side Of San Francisco, they haze no conf
petitors either IN influence or home and
general circulation throughout the State.
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51cttt ADVERTISEMENTS.
A CARD OF THANKS.

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for 81 90, her annual contribution; to b. Ruhl,
for binding book; to ladies CT the G. A. r.. for
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and Mrs. q. w. Lorenz.
r. DALE, President.
A. S. HOPKINS, Secretary. [B.C.llt
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Weather Forecast.

Forecast till P. n. Tuesday. For Northern
California - Fair weather; winds generally
north to west; cooler, except nearly stationary
temperature along the coast.
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Won MOLTKE.

At an hour when the horizon of Europe
is darkened by threatening clouds, the
death of Won Moltke deprives Germany of
her greatest strategist. Looking on war as
an element in the order of the world or
dained by God" in which the noblest viz
tues, courage, self-abnegation and faithful
ness to duty were developed, and without
which 1.-The world would staEnate and
lose itself in materialism," the great
military leader made the staff the
most effective means of directing and
concentrating the victorious forces Of the
Fatherland. In 1864, when Prince Frederick
Charles took the field against Denmark,
Won Moltke had already drawn up a plan
OF the whole campaign, which was carried
out almost to the letter. Still more brilliant
were his services 10 the war with Austria.
At Sadowa he directed the operations with
such mastery strategic power that not
movement failed, and all the cOmbi-
nations were made at the right mo-
ment. In the Franco-Prussan war the
great genius of the General again conspicu-
ously shOne forth. His supreme design
was to place the German legions first in the
field. In all his great movements what he
aimed at was the distribution of her forces
th'ousu VIC u'iAeASh' 1ho"toiS u oPS4"'ioli'
and their union on the battle field. The
rapidity and accuracy with which the en-
tire army was moved on the predetermined
line of attack was due to the previous
thorugh study OF the entire problem.
A man of Imposing appearance, yet of
simple and modest disposition, he was re-
served and taciturn in manner. When he
spoke. however, his language, though brief,
was forcible and to the point. In his death
the Fatherland loses hero whom she may
well mourn and whose place she will find it
hard to fill
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immigration laws 10 accord with our own
Canada could not even agree to surrender
control over immigration without the con-
sent Of Great Britain. And if Canada should
come into commercial union with the United
States, there could be no assurance that she
would change her immigration laws as the
United States might find it eXpedtent to
change hers. The conditions of the two
countries in respect to population are very
dissimilar. The United States is so well
peopled that we are turning immigrants
back both from Europe and Asia. We have
not passed a total exclusion law against
Europeans, but we do not know what may
be done in the future. But Canada, with
territory as large as the United States, has
less than une-tenth as many people. her
statesmen are trying to attract Immigrants
The head-taX on Chinese is imposed rather
for revenue purposes than with an eXpecta-
ton that it will keep that people out.
customs union with Canada that did not
secure uniform immigration laws would
work more mischief to the United States
than results from the transit of immigrants
through Canada. With a free interchange
of products between the two countries there
would be certain advantage to the country
which maintained the lowest standard OF
wages. If wages should be lower in Canada
than in this country goods made in Canada
would be thrown free of other cost than
trans ortation into the American market
At present we have the right TO turn unde-
sirabie immigrants back at the border, but
under a customs union we should have to
rely upon Canada to turn them back. We
have also the right to insist upon co-opera-
tion Oh the part of Canada as a condition of
the free admission of Canadian railroad cars.