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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24
WHISPERS OF THE WIRE.


Bits of Telegraphic News From all Sec
tions Of The Globe.
Phosphate producers Of Florida have
combined.
Miss Eastlake's theatrical company
is stranded at Buffalo, N. Y.
Boston policemen are hunting gypsy
moths at the direction of the State
Board of Agriculture.
So far as counted the lottery people
in Louisiana primaries, have SAG dele
gates and "~anti's {" 149.
The body of Paulo Sundino, one Of
the victims of the cave-in of sand on
Long Island on Saturday, was recov-
cred yesterday.
J. A. johnson, formerly chief Of a
division in the United States Treasury,
embezzled $1,000 two weeks ago, con-
fessed and made restitution.
For taking out letters on the late
Mrs. Hopkins-Searles' estate Public
Administrator Freese, Of San Francis
co, wants fee of $4,000, but Judge
Coffey refuses to grant it.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

II is not at all likely that Russia
and France have entered into any
definite alliance. There may be q mu-
tual understanding regarding certain
important questions. but that isproba-
bly, as far as the matter extends. At
any rate France is missing no oppor-
tunity to give the impression to other
countries that an alliance has been
made.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24
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al second class mail mailer. =
TUESDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER "a. 1881.

Russia IS determined to keep all her
grain at home. She undoubtedly needs
ii to feed her starving millions. But
it is doubtful If her tyrannical interfer-
ence with the legitimate currents Of
commerce will benefit her or her people
in any way.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

E1la Wheeler Wilcox, in her feeling
and sympathetic letter on the subject Of
the remarriage Of widowers, remarks,
1.-THE dead are 30 very dead; the living
are 30 much alive The conclusion Of
the whole matter from Mrs. Wilcox's
point Of view is this, It behooves the
woman who would not be forgotten 70
stay alive.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

A leallng Philadelphia paper Ie.rn,diy
informs Is that Kangaroo, Mich, 4
known ~ Gallery CITY. from Re great
quantities. Of Tire ''nutty favored vese-
table grown there. This Is too much.
Il II possible that the man from Kala-
mazoo has never been in Philadelphia
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

There is the usual rumor and gossip
about the Speakership, but no new de-
velopments of Importance. Mr.. Mills
has the lead, and runs the usual risk
of precedence. Asyet, however, there
are no signs Of successful combinations
against him. Mr.. Crisp follows closest
to his heels among his competitors
but Mr.. Mills friends are confident and
see no reason for doubt Of his success.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

Ward McAllister says: " Married life
to us all is simply a compromise. Two
people cannot pass over life's great
highway together without encounter
ing many storm, domestic or other
wise. Where there Msan abundanceof
thunder and lightning it invariably
purifes the atmosphere.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

troops scatter ~ usb. withos, FIrIsr


NFI''' - -" = -"-'@4
PARIS, November q. Therei is now
no doubt that the strike Of the coal
miners in the department Of Pas de
Calais is a general one. OF the 49,
900 and more miners in the coal fields
Of that department, there are to-day
only 100 at work. A number Of meet
ings have been held at various places in
the departments, which generated into
riotous gatherings. at which many bitter
threats were made against the mine
owners. Troops scattered the mobs
without being compelled to fire upon
them.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

The Nizam Of Hyder.b>d bids fair y
go down n ono d the falnous men o
history. He Is not great intellectually
nor Is he great warrior. He simply
bargain-l to pay e1.ooo. 900 for dis
rnond.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

Over s10,0OO,OO0 has already been
paid out this month for pensions, the
average being something over half a
million day. If this generosity en-
ables an old soldier here and there to
celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey
the money will not have been unwisely
spent
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

The New Hampshire Judge is being
criticised by the press for giving Frank
Amy, the slayer of Miss Warden, a
whole year to live. Editorsarc not al
ways familiar with the statutes, and
occasionally are obliged to reverse
themselves on legal points. The New
Hampshire Judge knows his business.
There happens to be a law in that
State which gives man convicted of
capital punishment one year to live be
tween his conviction and the execution
Of the death sentence.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

The Convention Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, which
has just ended in Boston, was noticea-
Bile for the absence Of much Of the emo
tional element that had formerly per
vadad these gatherings, as well as for
an earnest effort to deal practically
with manS Of the questions pertaining
to social reform and the conduct Of in
dieidual life. Women reformers have
often been criticised, and doubtless
justly, ON account of their methods,
but of late they have become more so
ber-minded and intelligent, and are de-
serving Of greater sympathy and atten-
ton.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24


The American colony in Romesnum
bers nearly two thousand members,
though this number fuctuates with the
changing seasons. Among the Ameri-
cans who have become permanent resi-
dents Of the Eternal City are Story,
the sculptor, and the banker Hooker.
They have grandchildren born in Rome,
but still call themselves Americans,
though Mr.. Hooker has been there 10
years, There are also interesting Ameri-
can colonies at Florence and Venice
made up of very cultivated people.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24
BUSINESS LOCALS.

DOR SALE, or Exchange for house and lot in
i Martinsbnrg, Farm of III acres house,
stable and orchard, 8 miles from Martinsburg 1
mile from .Inwood. price $500, See j. H. BRIS-
TOR n. Raleigh street. 1O-27=im
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-24

in any way.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
DISCUSSING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

German Opposes 1t OH Account. OF Por-
tors Incomplete Census.
WASHINGTON, Jan. a9.-[Spcciall-
The Senate resumed the consideration
of the apportionmcnt bill to-day, and
proceeded to vote on the minority
amendments, which were severally to
increase by one tho representation of
Arkansas, Minnesota, New York and
Missouri. Each was in turn rejected,
several Republicans voting with the
Democrats, however.
Mr. German opposed tho bill because,
in his belief, re-cnumration should
have been made in the city of New York
where there was deficit of some 20O-
600 in the census returns as taken, and
because he believed that that State and
the States of Arkansas, Minnesota and
Missouri should each have an additional
representative. He thought, i'll fairness
to all, that the apportionment should
have been left to be made in the next
session.
Mr.. Morgan spoke of the necessity of
Il spc ciiic declaration in tho bill that tho
number of Presidential electors in 1892
SHALL CORRESPOND WlLu INC numDer Oh
representatives fixed in the bill. The
country had had enough of trials and
troubles and difficulties in connection
with Presidential elections to admonish
Congress to exercise the most extreme
care in matter, and to make the law
perfectly clear and definite. Tho bill
was then passed exactly as it came from
the House: Yeas 81, nays "a, strict
parry vote
The Senate, on motion Of Mr.. Blair,
then took up the House bill providing
for the adjustment Of tho accounts of
laborers, workmen and mechanics aris-
ing under the cight.hour law Mr..
Blair consented to have it laid aside
temporarily, SO tina: the army appropria-
ton bill should be taken up and pro-
ccedcd with. Mr.. German, however,
objected to that arrangement being
made, and then Mr.. Allison, who had
made the request, withdrew it and
moved, as a privileged motion, that
the army bill be taken up. That mo-
ton was agreed to, thus displacing the
eight-hour bill from its advantageous
position as unfinished business" Con-
sideration of the army appropriation
bill was then proceeded with. Tho bill
went over without action.
The Senate bill creating the office of
fourth Assistant Postmaster-General
was passed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
THE BREAK IN THE CABINET.

BY the death of Secretary Window the
first gap is made in President Harrisons
cabinet. He was man of good abili-
ties and an excellent administrative
officer.
There seems to DO strange fatality
hanging over the Office of Secretary of
the Treasury during the past ten years.
Mr.. WINDOWS first term was brief
one, and though returned to the Senate
to fill his own unexpired term he had
lost his hold on his own State. Sccrc-
tary Folger, his successor, was dis
astcouslv defeated in the New York
be,natorial contest which brought
Mr.. Cleveland into national prominence.
After that disastrous campaign Secrc
tary Folger faded away and died.
Secretary Manning came in with
President Cleveland and he, too, under
the fearful strain of tho position, broke
down and passed away; and now Win
dom goes.
1t is more than probable that each
death is directly traceablc to ovcrworlS.
The Treasury Department is an enorm-
GUS organization. The Immediate duties
of the secretary are cxacting and unrc-
lenting. Whoever is secretary must
work without hope Of relaxation from
the time he enters the cabinet until he
leaves it. Yet its arduous obligations
will be no bar to the ambitious states
men who will ho carer IN wr,sD tho
power OF the position.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
NoRFOLK,s pRoGREss.

Norfolk is city to be proud Of. She
is developing, next to Roanoke, fastt r
than any other city in Virginia. The
mea sure Of her real estate operations is
the best gauge Of her progress; tho two
go hand in hand. Last year sixty-one
land companies were chartered there
whose combined capital foots up the
magnificent total of Sl6,640,00e.
A goodly share of them arc in that
splendid region to the north Of the city,
known as LamberL's Point-a region
which is destined to dock the shipping
of an empire. 1t will be the most won
derful water front in the world.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30

may never appear again prominently in
the public eye, but it is sufficiently pro-
minent now to cause a general desire on
the part of the public to know why tho
building regulations arc not made con-
s;stent and effective and then enforced
strictly.
They arc not consistent, arc not eircc-
tive and arc not enforced. But they are
samples of tho inefficient and costly
and costly because incficient-systcm
of misgovernment by Council with
which Roanoke is belabored.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
yewELEp REPTILES.
CobrnR Zoo n Phosph oroacent Stone as q
Deooy FOR Ffro-Flios.


CobrnR Zoo Phosph oroacsnt Stone as o
DOGGY FOR Pfre-Flios.
The natives Of tho Jungle say some
cobras carly precious stones with them
and ut night coil in the grass to watch
them glitter. Prof. Hensold, tho In
dian traveller, says: "Ono night ma
two called mo to see this wonder. Close
to tho wator's edge stood On immense
tamarind tree and within fifty yards Of
1t the coolie halted and mysteriously
pointed to tho root OF tho treo. A foot
from tho trunk observed in tho grass
greenish light, apparently proceeding
from single point. Aftor u time
could 500 tho cobra coiied near tho foot
OF the tree. slowly swaying its head to
and fro in front OF the shining object
Unfortunately tho professor had no
gun. and his guido, who seemed to foel
that he was responsible for his masters
safety, entreated him so earnestly to
let tho snake alone that he accoded.
Moreover, no promised to procure this
stone within threo days. The coolie
kept his word, for tho second morning
afterward he brought the stone.
He had climbed tho tnmarind tree Boz
fore dark, and aftor the snake had
taken up his position ho had emptied
bag OF ashes upon tho stone. The
frightened reptile, after chasing about
for awhile trying to find its treasure.
had conc OFF. The coolie remained In
his safe position until daylight, when
he descended tho tree. dug the stone
out OF tho ashes, and delivered it to the
professor.
Tho cobra stone was a semi-transpar-
emit water worn pebble OF Yellowish
color, about the size OF large poa,
which, in the dark, when previously
warmed, emitted greenish phosphores-
cent light
'"rhe mystery is not difficult to OK
plain" adds the professor. "Cobras
feed on insects and seem to havo an
especial liking for 1re-fies Only tho
male tire-iios fly about and close OBJ
server will notice that constant
swarm of tho male insects will fly near
the females, which sit on tho ground
and emit an glowing light
The cobra uses his phosphorescent
stone as decoy for the fire-fies. Com
potion would lead to tho snake seizing
and carrying OF the treasure. and habit
has become hereditary. Mature.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
LOWERING THE DISCOUNT RATE.

The Bank of England has again re-
duccd its rate of discount, this time
from 81 to per cent. The full signi-
ficancc Of this will be appreciated in
financial circles. The great English
bank is undoubtedly the strongest finan.
cial institution in tho world 1t regu-
lates the monetary conditions OF a
world cncircling commerce.
When money is scarce it raises its
rate of discount and compe Is the cur
rent to flow toward it's Golfers. When
money is plenty its rate lowers until an
equilibrium is reached.
The action OF tho bank indicates tina 3
the London money market is unusually
easy-in fact that money is plenty.
This means that English investors will
soon be reaching out after tho American
securities they so preciptously dumped
last year upon the money market. An
immediate rise in stocks may be looked
for with corresponding case in the
financial centers OF the country.
Now prepare for big spring bu .inesr.
Southwest Virginia is going to see the
most astonishing development and in
flux of capital that it has ever known.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
CHEAP RESTAURANTS.
Bed-Rock Charges Undoubtedly Reached
In tho German Capital.

Bed-Rock Charges Undoubtedly Reached
In tho German Capital.
Tho cheapest restaurantsin tho world
arc undoubtedly in Berlin.
Tho effort TO Introduce horse-hesh in
Now York as an article of food has
brought all tho facts concerning tho
Berlin restaurants promptly to tho
front. There are dozens of places there
larly, and they arc indorsod by the
health authorities of tho German cap
ital.
These restaurants furnish meal Of
horse meat. bread and coffee for tho
moderate sum OF six cents.
This would seem to be tho bedrock
charge for meal evon in Berlin, but
thore Is still lower grade OF restaurant
Worry few tourists visit the restaurants
on tho outskirts and building districts
of the city where the very poorest Cor
mans buy their meals.
In those places there is long bench
placed in front Of table, in which soup
plates made of tin arc sunk into tho
wood. The platos will hold little
moro than a pint OF liquid. Opposite
each plate or pan Is tin spoon chained
to tho table.
Tho prospective diner enters tho ros-
taurant, places three cents opposite his
plato and then shouts "thck soup" or
thin soup" according to his epicurean
desire. Then the comfortable and in
variably very fat old woman who runs
the restaurant waddles forward with a
steaming kottle in her hand, fills tho
pan in front of the diner with soup,
soizos his money, waddles back to tho
stove and thon returning slams largo
and square lump of black bread down in
front Of the guest
The description is not alluring. but in
reality overy thing about these cheap
restaurants is so exquisitively bright
and clean, tho soup is so good and tho
bread is so nutritious that no ono mood
DO afraid OF it. Such places in the poorer
districts OF London and Now York at
the prices would DO blessing during
tho wintor months. IN. Y. World.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
The Muddy Situation.

The suggestion of yesterdays TINES
in regard to the relief of the muddy
situation was partly adopted and in a
few places small bitches were cut from
the middle Of the streets to the cutters,
and the liquid mud turned in the
sewers. The pedestrians were delighted
to see negroes with stiff brooms sweep
ing tho mud from some of the principal
CIR 'ssings.
This was partial relief and moro of it
will be acceptable. More danger sig
nails were placed in various places and
a derby hat floating on the mud on JET
ferson street in front of Curle's barber
shop led many to believe that some un
fortunate fellow had fallen from the
sidewalk and was lost in tho mirc.
However he was not fishel out.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
MIR. O'LEARY's STABLE.

Mr.. c. O'Leary's stable can be built.
The Council says SO, and that settles it.
There was once q stable owned by
some one Of the same name in Chicago
which became somewhat famous.
Whether the Chicago stable was within
the fire limits or not is at tho present
moment unknown, but it probably was,
and the stable burned down with the
rest of the city.
Now, the Roanoke stable in question
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
The Real Estate Convention.

From the Pulaski Advertiser.
Pulaski City can do nothing from
which She will derive moro benefit and
at the same time dispense more genuine
enjoyment to the July Real Estate Con-
vention than give the delegates, cspcc-
tally from tho East, jaunt out on the
North Carolina Extension and it's
branches. The cost would be insignifi-
cant as compared to $1,000 banquet
and would be moro highly appreciated
by all. 1t behoovcs the Real Estate EX-
change here to look to this in due sea-
son. And the business men of Pulaski
should become their faithful allies in
the undertaking.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
MINERALS A SPECIALITY

All persons having mineral, farm or
timber lands are requested to list them
with lis for sale. The long experience
OF our senior, Mr.. j. A. Daily, in mining
and sale of real estate warrant us in as
surfing our patrons that their interests
will be properly guarded in the sale of
their property, and all money coming
into their hands will be promptly paid
over. Owners may, if preferred, employ
their special agent or ttorneys.
Persons, in sending descriptive list OF
property. are specially cautioned against
giving overdrawn descriptions, as it
lessons chances Of sale. We also advise
against giving options on mineral
properties, they often interfere with
sales and lead to litigation.
We shall do legitimate commission
business.
Active, reliable agents wanted in
every county in Southwest Virginia.
All city property listed with us will
have prompt attention, and sold to best
advantage.
We have booked for sale list of i'm
proved and unimproyed property, bust
ness and dwelling houses in different
sections of the city.
Persons wishing to buy or sell are
respectfully invited to call on US.
Office, Room 8, Moomaw Building,
Jefferson street.
Refer to First National Bank of Roa
noke, Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
NOTICE.

" oiioH'
by virtue of decd of trust executed
to mo as trustee by e. A. Parsons,
dated September Sth, 1890, and of re-
cord in the clerks office of tho Hastings
Court for the city of Roanoke Va, in
deed book 40 page 81 to secure to w $.
McClanahan and w. X. Andrews, the
payment Of the sum OF 37OO as evil
denccd by ono certain negotiable note
of even date herewith drawn by L. A.
Parsons and payable to w. s. McClana-
han and w. K. Andrews. Default hav-
ing been made in the payment of said
note, at the request of the said w. s.
McClanahan and w. X. Andrews, shall
sell to the highest bidder by public
auction, in front OF the courthouse, in
Roanoke city, on Thursday, the 10Th
day Of February, 1901, at l2 M, that GER
tain parcel Of land lying in the city
OF Roanoke, Va. and bounded as follows
to wit: beginning at s. w. cor. Of
Trout avenue and "F" street, thence
with Trout avenue, N. n degrees 10
minutes w, $50 feet to point, thence
S. Is degrees so minutes W., 1873 feet to
an alley, thence with said alley S "a
degrees 10 minutes e., $50 feet to ''F"
street, thence y. Is degrees so minutes
LOU iCtO W buO OtH anu
known as lots l., and 3, block s, as
shown on map of West End Land Co.
TERMS: Cash as to enough to pay off
and discharge said note duo w. X
Andrews and w. S. McClanahan, and
the cost Of executing this trust Also
enough to pay off one certain negotiable
note payable to Francis b. Kemp e Co.
for 81, 266.66, and such part of tho pur-
chase money as will BIO sufficient to paw
off and discharge such remaining notes
as arc covered by prior deeds of trust
payable at maturity of said notes, and
the residue if any, unless differently
announced at time of sale, payable at
one and two years from said time.
l.. Ii. COOKE,
jan20-2tawtf10 Trustee.
Above property was sold by mo and
my vendee assumed above protested
note. T.. A. PARSONS.
ian21-1m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
Principal Office, Roanoke, Virginia.

The undersigned have opened an Of
flee for the sale OF mineral, timber and
farm land, and city property on commits
sion. They will develop mineral lands,
analyze ores, give instructions for de-
veloping on reasonable charge, sell
farm and timber lands. All mineral,
farm and timber lands listed with them
for sale will be extensively advertised
through agencies in tho Northern States
and Europe. A record of all ores, their
analyses and location will be kept in
our Office for inspection of buyers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
Our Worlds Fair Exhibit.
From the Shendun News

Roanoke citizens are discussing vir-
ginia's proposed exhibit at the Worlds
Fair. Some favor the erection of a
large building on the ground, to be
filled with as complete an exhibit az a
liberal State appropriation will provide
for, taking it for granted, OF course,
that such an appropriation will be foi TIL
coming. We have no doubt that when
the time comes for Virginia to act, she
will be in the lead in this, as she already
is in Industrial DEVELOPMENT.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30

From the Valley virgnian.
THE ROANOKE TIMES of the 92nd comes
to US in 16-page form, containing full
and interesting accounted. the meeting
OF the real estate men SS53that city. 1t
Is crcditable evidence oNenterprise, and
shows thatTHR TINES is keeping abreast
OF the spirit Of that growing city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30
ROANOKE, VA, JANUARY 80, 1901

THE TIMES can be found regularly on
sale at the following places:
Roanoke--George Gravatt. Jr.; M. L..
Smiths, Dallis 81 Dennis, Hotels Roam
oke, Continental and Ponce Dc Leon.
Salem--Alfred S. Burdette Sc Co.'s.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn.
Blueflcld--Blucfleld Inn.
Pocahontas--POcnhont Inn.
Norfolk and Western d-Shenandoah
Valley trains.
Bristol, Tenn.-W. a. Ward, Front
street.
Washington Wizards, .The Metropoli-
tan.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30

-Tclcgraphy is being taught to o
class of African boys on tho Congo, by
Mrs. Bentley, the wife of wellknown
missionary. 1t is expected that the
boys will BIO ready for service as soon rs
the Congo railroad is completed. Mrs
Bentley learned telegraphy when sho
was last in Europe, for tho special pur-
pose of training native operators.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-30

NOTICE.-MR. E. ROCKET, first
~ class dyer, has just opened a dye
ing and cleaning establishment at go
Commerce street, opposite Evans &
Chalmers Suits cleaned, sl.75; suits
dyed, sa.25 Fancy colo. speciality.
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