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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29

and she passed her happy childhood there.
AS her father was a very wealthy man
her education was thorough. her taste
leading her somewhat toward mathe-
matics.
Modest and retiring in her manners,
she never strove for the admiration that
was surely hers by right of beauty and
attainments. and in fact she was scarcely
out when her father lost all OF his for
tune and the family was nearly reduced
to beggary.
At this period Miss Duncomb sought
and obtained position in the mint IN
Philadelphia. and as she was 30 quick at
figures she soon rose 10 n position that
brought with IL salary large enough To
support the family comfortably If not
luxuriousiy.
One day a party Of English tourists
passed through the mint to zee its work
ings. and one of them paused before .
nimble fingered young girl whose beauty
shone brighter than the gold heaped up
around her That was the beginning.
and the end. after eeveral months q
courtship. was that Miss Dunoomb be-
came Lady St. Vincent and went 10 Eng
land 20 live.
Her sister married the Duke Of Lefn-
ster, and her besuty and regal tcilets
have been for several years the sdmira-
tion Of the world; but Lady st. Vincent
is most modest and retiring. even shrink
ing painfully from public notice. though
really more beautiful than her sister.
Lady ST Vincent has large soft blue
eves and golden hair and an alnc~t
shildhke face, and she has q happier
look on her counsenapce than has the
Gu~bees
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29

MIS-. COLE AND HER PRETTY DAUGHTER.
and means committee to corner Of
statuary hall, because in the former place
"a dark corridor inclosed for the pur-
pse-the female lobbyists were so thick
and bold as to bring scandal upon con-
gress. But this is not true. Women Of
all sorts conyregated in the old room. as
they do now when congress is in session,
in statusry hall, it is true, but they are
not lobbyists. They are women of all
sorts-innocent young girls, mature ma
irons, coquettes, designing dowagers,
congressmen's wives, daughters, friends,
sweethearts. A majority of them are
poor creatures with claims on other poor
creatures, looking for congressional help
in their search for government situa-
tons. Probably there are not more than
two or three professional women lobby
lists i'm town-women who sell their serv-
ices to whoever will buy The woman
as a lobbyist is failure in Washin gton
in this day and generation. The states
man of today is too worldly, ''too fly"
the female lobbyist herself would say, to
be caught in her meshes.
There are plenty Of women who lobby,
but for measures in which they are per-
sonally interested. not as hired agents.
The most noted female lobbyist of TIE
late congress was Mrs. Fannie King
Cole. daughter of ex-Postmaster General
Horatio King and widow of naval OFF,
Ger. VINO in the last day Of the session
succeeds. in having passed her cele-
brated bay window relief bill. Mrs.
Cole. acting under a permit issued by
the proper authorities, erected in this
city dwelling house which. when about
completed. was discovered to project
some ten or twelve feet beyond her
ground and upon that owned by the
government. Wealthy and sristocrstic
residents Of the neighborhood claimed
the projecting part Of the house shut OF
their view. aud applied 10 the courts to
have IL torn down. Mrs. Cole asked con-
gress 20 legalize the permit under which
she had operated. For months ste
haunted the halls Of congress.
Accompanied always by her exceed
ingly pretty daughter. she soon became
1itE 81 Tire - - ttf<-
Capitol From nine in the morning till
near midnight she was constantly on the
move. during the dav at the house or
senass. and in the evening st the resi-
dences ~ congressman. AS the session
drew toward a close Mrs. Cole became
more nervous The last two or three
days found her wrought np 70 = painful
pitch Night snd Gsv she Was in the
corridors OF the committee room or the
galleries. the faithful daughter By her
side. As the last minute she won her
case. snd she il Again happy woman.
Had she io@s IL her friends think she
would have gone crazy.
40 ycu see lobbyinz ard lobbyists At
" Arlington are not "a bad a. they sre
scso~tiSnes painted.
WALTER vurwsv
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29

In fact nine-tenths Of the 50 called
lobbying of this dsy IS respectable and
legitimate. There certainly is 40 offense
against morality or the law in going be-
fors . COMMITTEES II the house Ur senate
20 make arguments for or a~sinst any
proposed legislation. Everything de-
penis upon the methods employed. A
large majority II the men who make
business ~ watching legislation fer
clients ar. lawyers of good standing.
many II them --snato-s or represen-
tssivee. Under the rules ~ che two
A,u=-s II congress ex senators have the
rxhs TO 70 upon the soor ~ he senate
ard .x representatives upon the fcor cf
The hon~e In cse they are not interested
IN p~,.liux legislation. IN Justice n ths
pn.rv men " De have rstsrssl from eosi-
sr-ss TO pr~ctics lsv IN Washington.
sni who are rererssiy ciassea - hobby
isss. u slssula re ss,d these rules sr-
~sr~iv vioiss~d
of course leebying ss going % N the
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29
TALK VERSUS LOBBY
Walter Weliman Discusses an In
teresrlnz Institution.
HOW CONGRESS- MAKES OUR LAWS
Ia His oPI.tea the Third House" Is BE-
sSa4l.g or Less Importance Every
fsAr-In. Days of sam WAEa
Are Gone Forever


WAsHISoros, March 2o.-fhere was
much talk during the recent congress Of
the presence Of LOBBY. There is always
talk Of lobby in Washington-more
talk than lobby IN ninety nine cases ous
or hundred Ny observation Is that
ths recent congress was no more under
the influence OF lobbyists than other con-
gresses have benin fact, il Is pretty
certain that the third house" is becom-
Ing less and less important and powerful
At the national cauitl
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29
She Is an American Girl.

All the romance is not found within
thecovers of books, as is evidenced by the
pretty little story told Of the original of
the portrait here given, which represents
Lady ST. Vincent, of England, sister Of
the celebrated beauty the Duchess Of
Leinster.
Lady St Vincent was a Mis Duncomb,
and was born in PhiladelphiA Of an En-
glish father and an American mother.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29
An Ercerfion.

A plain looking man from the north
woods had been two days at Detroit
hotel when he was asked for his bill.
and offered a check Of SIS on local
bank in payment.
Don't you see that sign demanded
the clerk. pointing 10 plscard which
announced that no checks would BE-
cashei or money lent.
But my funds are in the bank pro-
tested the grest.
Then draw EN- out
"Bnt this check il al right. and IL vou
viii accept il shall be much obliged
The clerk turnei 20 the telephone,
called up the bank and ASKED:
"Hss - any money with your
Yes
What's his check good fssr5-
WAT minnie Heller
Weir
His balance is ts2s. .assls-
"Gccdbyi Csrtainly. NJ. -. wTfh
the greatest ~ piessore' There's your
chsnx@ Alwsys glad 10 see voa when
yun come to Desreitr - Detroit Fra
Pres
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29
0f Conree.

"And vou recommend and say that
this oleoTasrgsr7ne is as good IS on bet
ter than the natural butter7-
why, certainly replies The hutter
vender. The man who nssse II syp IL
is. ard surely vozr lsdv-hip world rather
take the word of an intelligent msnu-
facturer than that a = ssnseles<, unr-s-
syning covT--F1iersn3e Batter
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29

Dashaway Just look IT Miss Js~T>r.
She hss dress fog every dav w the
wn~k
Clevevton- How the mischief csn her
fafser sfo-d 81
Dsshs-sv E>sy sp0urh Irs the
same drsss. Cloak Revfev.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29

The dressing of the neck has much
20 do wTth vornsn's good looks. II
she has cords ard bones beiov her cifin
she is crude b. ksrs herself whst she
needs J. q yard a tesds, . pendant
necklace, ruff 81 fur. fovers or
fringe nr q collar Sc Desr her ear
holes "a it can be fitted. The iirles
whlch age FIRST draws around the
thross can sivavs De concealed syF a
velvet cgaieTetfe 20 winch anything can
bs sppliaBed besds, nnedsilions. nina
tsares, cuff buttons. flowers, brooches
sBd even rings. Then there are pesse-
rnenserls bands Ia every width, Jew
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29

n is she fv's hussn>~s - posnce uprn'
swsrv sp~ck and remove II st ooce
With ev~rv srsch particle - carries svsr
Enss-uas THAI wo1id pssson sae ear we
Dr-afhe-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-29

Too well known ~ red lengthy sd
vertssrnents Ssse's CstagTb Rem.
sdv. " eeats, ~ dsaagsss.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-09-12

the thermometer was at IL, d6gTUsR n
the sun (and 125 degrees IN the Sha4eD
rs on cold winter days.
No one who has not spent n 8sE
days In the desert In midsummer en-
get any Just idea Of the terrific heat q
Salton. It Is an actual fact that DIR
ing last month. when ! was there. 1
have frequently boarded the cars and
ridden to Yuma to get q breath a
fresh air. and you know the soldiers
joke about the heat Of Yuma. The air
Is shifting at Salton from ga. M -
nightfall, and II one makes the lesak
exertion Precipitation pours from him
like water. You cross the room md
your clothes will be wringing wets ys3
In ten minutes all this water has eyaP-
GRATED. To keep yourself alive yen
are forced to drink water BY the gAl-
Ion. II you have no water your tongue
swells, you suffer torments Of ihe
damned. and If water doesn't reach
you in twelve or fourteen hours yo0
will perish miserably.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-09-12
Marriage In the Salvation Army.

Marriages OF soldiers in our army
have been singularly fortunate. They
make good wives and husbands and
never violate the marriage vow in O
single feature. We do not recognize
divorces, and do not recall one having
been sued for by any member OF our
force. We exact from the married
people in the ranks promise OF good
conduct and proof OF good record. II
we see anything in the conduct OF the
wife or husband that does not seem
proper VIC call them up and discipline
them.
A continuance OF such conduct is fol
lowed by the dismissal OF the offenders.
Such cases, however, are rare, and it Is
not often that we are called upon to say
anything to husband or wife. They
lead good, healthy lives and are po-
sessed OF sound morals. II two soldiers
want to marry we consider 1t our duty
to examine into their qualifications for
the married state. II either OF them is
found delinquent in any way that we
think will jeopardize their future felic-
ity we transfer one OF them to distant
post, and reason with them against the
marriage. This avoids much annoy
ance TO us and saves the parties con.
cerned from much misery.-Mrs. Bal
lington Booth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-09-12
That Colorado Desert.

It is probable that when the lake
suddenly appeared on the Colorado
desert and the news Of il reached the
world not one person in q hundred
who read the accounts knew where
Salton was. 1t Is pretty we'll known
now as the lowest point of the great
Colorado desert and the hottest place
IN this country--not even barring
Yuma. It is just about midway Of
the desert and it was celebrated, be-
fore this lake appeared. solely a. the
scene of the largest salt works on this
coast All the proprietors of the salt
works had to do was to scrape the salt
nom the surface of the soil and clean
and grind 1t. You can judge that It
was q bonanza. Only four white men
remained regularly ct the works
through the summer. as the heat be-
came 50 uncomfortable. The Indians
did not seem to mind the heat, and
they were able to work as well when
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-09-12
TOO LATE.
Her 'sPa" Would Have Saved the YosnR
Man n He Could

The Justice of the peace had inst I'm
isbed the ceremony which made two
young people. whose whole appear
ance was Enthusiastically rural, man and
wife, when a middle-aged man sP-
peared on the scene. says the n. L
Sun. The bride murmured ''Parr'
aud then cast her glance toward tho
floor. The young man shifted h1
weight from one foot to the other. and
exclaimed, in q way that would hAvo
seemed quite hearty II his voice had
not faltered so:
'.Eveuin' to ye, neighbor; evenin'e
By this time the girl had recovered
her balance. and. smoothing . lock 81
reddish hair from her temple with tho
palm of her hand. she said:
I'D like fur to know whut brings
you all these here miles, interferin'
with other folks, when the Lord knows
there's nuff holm an things to do 10
keep any man busy If he's got ord'n'ry
ambition"
Without noticing her comment ths-
old man turned to the bridegroom and
said:
I'm too late. amt II"
..Ef you mean that we're married
there amt no doubt but what ye air.
replied the youth, who was also recoy-
ering firmness. AN must say" 10
went on. with smile at his own sar-
casm, las how we han't got You n.
thank for help much. neither" ,
Her father pulled at his Gnfrim med
grizzled beard. and. looking steadily
at tho sky through the open door on
bis right, said, slowly and in q mono
tone:
Jim Swithers, I bin q neighbor q
your'n ever sense you was born. hama
IP" ,.-...-..-..
YES. ye have"
AN allus spoke Of ye aRG likely
Young man. Your father AMI was
the best kind of fren's. Sn' L alluS acted
as If had your welfare: at heart
Tended ye money and everything
didn't Ip"
Yes" 80
"An' / done my best to keep 70 from
marryin' this gal, didn't IP" "a.
You did, sure" ' ~
"WhyP" and he made a rhetorical
pause. "'Cause l knowed her. ]
brung her up. an 1t was all me an her
mother an the rest Of the family could
do to manage her."
The girl tossed her head and>sniffed
''And l tell you." the old man went,
on. that without no one to help you
but yourself, you've got mighty big
contract on your hands. I'd nv saved
you IL l could. and now. things heini'
as they dir, I'll stand by you. best ]
kim"
He extended his hand to the p0Eng
man, and after the grim semblancs d.
congratulations the party passed down
the street toward the depot.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-09-12
women's Rights in Kansas.

A tall, raw-boned woman with short
hair parted at the side and wearing q
mans hat rushed into the Office Of =
Kansas City justice Of the peace and
wildly cried out:
Here. jedge. / want divorce writin's
drawed up right awayl amt a-gOin'
to live with Sim Higgins another
blessed day an have my life put In
jeperdy by him. He's made bis threats
time an agin an to-day. he hit me, an
I'm skeersd o. my lifeI''
OF course you didn't bit backf'''
said the justice.
Jaw, well, of.0ourse l defended my
self; pusson would natchelly do that
al"
At that moment some Of the tyran-
nical Sims friends carried him into the
courtroom. Both eyes were swOIlen.
shut, q good deal of his hair was gone,
his clothes were in shreds, Q man az
the world was outlined in scratches On
his face his nose was twice it, natural
size and some Of his ribs seemed broken.
"Jedge." be said. feebly. 'purteck
me. Hide me where Alviry Higgins
can't lay hands on me aginI Keep ne
out'n her clutches. jedge. Throw me.
in q lions den or run me through ..
thrashin' machine II you want to. but
don't let her tech mer'
':How's- thiA AlviryP" asked the
Judge.
Il jest defended myself" she said.
grimly.s 'I.rocksn any lady would in
my place II q man hit 'oa. and out she
sailed seeking other sources Of protoo--
lion agaiREt the cruelty Of mankind
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-09-12

The Jewish rabbi Of Jerusalem has
warned those Jews who are being ex,
PEELED from Russia against taking ref
uge in Palestine, where their condition
would be deplorable. 1t appears, also,
that they are not welcome in any part
Of Turkey, and that Germany, Austria
and Great Britain are unwilling to give
them shelter. The agents Of the Baron
de Hirsch have been searching In South
America for a republic that would be
glad to receive them, but have not yet
made 9 Satisfactory report The great
mass OF Russian Hebrews, therefore,
look to the United States Is the only
country in which they can settle with
out Opposition.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-09-12
The Suit OF a Butte"

She wrote q note TO q dry foods store,
Did this sweet little summer maid,
Which said: Send me q sample Of GannsA
blue
And = sample Of nice, wide braid"
A letter came from tho dry goods store.
The samples were '5ust too CUTE
And the summer maid appeared nexadAyr
In brand new bathing suit.
M x He~alA.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-14
PASSION FLOWERS AND THE
CROSS"

Passion Flowers and the Cross" is
the title Of book issued from the press
of the Caldwell Publishing Company,
OF Baltimore, Md. 1t is written by
Miss Emma Howard Wight, o we'll
known writer of short stories, who has
many friends and acquaintances in Roa-
nokc. 1t is her first venture as novel
ist. The story is intense and we'll told.
The plot is sufficiently involved to be
interesting and the characters strong
and clear out. The book is typo and
the story lesson.
Though strong and vivid, the novel
must come beneath the harsher criticism
of those who justly condemn the heshly
tendencies of crotic novelists. The
story deals with the mutual passion of n
beautiful woman and a priest The
passion is naked and unconcealed, its
manifestations violent and aim ost UNI
natural. None of the modern school of
writer's in America have ventured SO far
or so daringly and we must look to the
French writer's for such unblushing de-
sccipticns OF unhallowcd love. For sale
by all the leading book dealers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-14
ROANOKE's FUTURE.

The world is studded with the wrecks
of great cities. Wars have destroyed
not few. The political death of the
nations of which they were the capitals
have ruined more. Earthquakes and
volcanoes have counted their victims.
But the changes of commercial channels
have ended most.
Troy was destroyed by war. babylon
sank from her inherent weakness.
Rome, always great, fell from two mil
lions under Nespasian, to city of ruins
under the ducal quarrels Of Italy with
not over 100, 600 inhabitants
But the worlds capitals OF to-day will
never pass away. London can only be
destroyed by the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the
British Empire. y score of German
victories would leave Paris gay and
populous. New York would stand the
bombaldments of the combined fleets of
the world and grow powerful under
their assaults.
Cities are either commercial, manu-
featuring, or both. The former either
link railroads with the sea, or form
great interior distributing points. The
latter are born OF ready access to raw
materials.
Roanoke combines both elements Of
urban growth in the highest qualities.
1t is at the centre of nest of valleys
From itrun the gorges which penetra to
to the heart of the great Cumberland
plateau and then slope to the Mississippi
Valley. 1t is in an agricultural region
of unsurpassed fertility. 1t is within
easy reach of incXhaustiblc lumber
supplies. 1t has iron, coal and lime
stone as good as there are in the South.
These points are oft repeated. They
are the arguments which contain the
logic of Roanokes future. The city is
destined to grow steadily and rapidly
There will undoubtedly be some ratio
betwee n the extent Of that growth and
the development of the section. Every
sheep in Southwest Virginia will bring
4 days work to some one in Roanoke
Every OK raised will pay it's tribute.
Every acre of crops finds its identity of
interest here. Richmond has no advan-
tage of location which may not find its
offset in Roanoke. and Richmond has
100, 200 people.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-14
THRICE ARMED Is HE"

who Hath His Quarrel just, and Four
Times lie Who Gets His Lick in Fust.
From the Fredericksburg Free Lance.
We have observed for some time, and
with deep regret, aquarrel between the
Herald and TIMES, both newspapers
published at Roanoke. 1t is none of our
funeral aud both papers may conclude
that it is none of our business. Let
them do it. We will try and bear with
what either or both may say because we
dare to interpose and without invitation
venture advice.
Roanoke is destined TO be great city
i here can be no more substantial hel 10
than that afforded by its newspapers,
and while both the Herald and TINES
are doing their level best To hasten the
grand result. the petty jealousies ex-
hlbited by them are materially iniuring
the growth and prosperity of their city
Il is time for both these newspapers
TO call halt. 1t is time to lay aside
their differences, which arc merely i'm
aginary and pull together for the public
good.
Both papers may fatter themselves
that they are getting the best of the
contest while their respective reaiers
stand off and enjoy the fray, in which
neither are likely TO get black eye or
bloody nose.
We beg to say to these esteemed con-
temporaries that Roanoke is big enough,
broad enough, long enough and Of suii-
cient Importance to command much, if
not all of their time
Have peace, gentleman, and the ono
that earns public gratitude by directing
its entire force and energy to the build
ing up of its home will be the first TO
receive it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-14
Getting Information.

From the Farmvillc Journal.
Mr. Jas, y. Pugh, of THE ROANOKE
TINES, and also president of the Vir-
GINA Press Association, was in town
several days last week. He was getting
information concerning the section of
country from Concord TO Petersburg,
which is tributary to the Norfolk and
Western railroad. The information
sought was of such nature as TO enable
stra ngcrs to get some idea of our soil,
climate, people, crops of various kinds,
particularly the grasses, price of i'm.
proved and unimprovcd land, timber
and especially the suitablcness of this
section for sheep raising. This qucs-
ton of sheep-raising is one that the
Norfolk and Western is much interested
in and is a very important one to our
landowners. This information will he
distributed throughout the North and
West.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-14

The most encouraging sign in Vir.
ginia politics to-day is that the issues
are becoming prospective. Politicians
are looking forward and not backward.
The newspapers of the Southwest have
got q good firm grip on the best issue
that can be had to-day--a stiff backed
dog law. Editorials are cropping out
in every direction and In unsupported
places. Letters pour in from hundreds
OF farmers indorslng this position
Southwest Virginia ought to say "lct us
have dog law" with the same force
that Grant said "let us have peace"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-14

medium over 500, 900, 900 year by silver
coinage. In the second European crops
are disastrously short, and that gold
has got to come back to buy food.
TO prove this view the secret has
leaked out tina. all the great European
lines have their spaces reserved for car
goes engaged months ahead for east
bound frcights. The greatest export
year in. the history of the country is
about to set in. No less than 10000
bushels of wheat were purchased for ex-
port one day last week.
That gold is coming back.