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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
TWO eYMNAsrs.5
And How tho Delinquent Cat wss Ysfrece.
ually Punished by Thorn. ~

And How the Delinquent Cat Waa Qsfece.
ually Punished by Them.
Big newspaper space Is daily take
up with accurate throwing and catching
and hitting of balls. the aim Of the hu-
man eye, the speed of the human foot.
the accuracy and dexterity of the hui
man hand. and the young people who
play baseball and tennis enjoy this
reading matter.
But short time ago saw two crea-
lures only u year old outdo in aim and
accuracy any human being ever knew.
says n writer in the St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
They were n pair of barn swallows.
A very gentle little house-cat was in the
habit of taking her daily nap in the
hay loft directly under the nest among
the rafters. All went well until the
mother bird began to sit on her eggs
Then. presumably, the cat lifted her
eyes to contemplate the pretty sight,
for about four o'clock of the first day
the bird staid on the nest the cat came
rushing out of the barn, the two swal-
lows after hcr. Giving her in turn a vi
cious peck, they rose in air, swooped
down and peclled her squarely on the
back, one after the other, though she
was running in all directions.
Twenty-thrce times watched them
rise in air so high as to be out of sight.
then come sailing down, one behind the
other, and each time giving the poor
cat peck apiece on the back, although
she was speeding hithcr and thither be-
wildercd, seeking to hide under carts.
under trees, here and there; they never
missed her once, though they never
slowed their swift flight to do it, never
paused for the peck, but swiftly gave it
as they Skinned down over her, rising
on the same point of curve. to descend
again presently
For about two weeks they were seen
to fly out and repeat this punishment
whenever the cat appeared on the green
near the barn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
RAILROADS
n 4 = !: Wy AarIoIksRssteraRR.
RAILROADS.
SCHEDULE IN EFFEor DEoEMR,p ! 10,

SCHEDULE IN EFFEcT DECEMBER 0, 1891.
wEsTsouND, LEAVE aoASoxr nA,,, - -o'1.
s:2o d. m. for Radford, Pulaski. Bristol. n,,o 81,
piucneid, Pocahontas, Elkhorn Clineh yai.
icy DIVISION and Louisville Win Sorton
Luiiman s!eepcrs to Memphis and Nav f1,'
mod leans anu 70 louisville via Mortar, :" VI
Aooo q. IN Ior kaufordand Intermediates .,s,tn,.
o., NO connection beyond o'stiohns
"'io p: IN. Tor Kadford, Pulaski, Bristo, ION.
hects at hsdford for Blueicld and posa.
n n9ntas. PULLMAN slcepcrs to Momobis o vis
nVnTh AND EAsTBOUED, LEAVE RoAEour
E S u. M. TOT Shenandoah; no connection hcr,na'
izoV p NJ Tor HaScrst0wn. Pullman siec, ~ ou a.
Now York via Harrisburg and Phi,aT oIrhi W
LILO p IN; TOT Hagcrstown. Pullman sjccnnrs =,
ashington via Shenandoah Junctioy onS - -
90, new fork via Harrisburg "nu !"
o:au o. IN. for Petersburg and Richmond
l2:46 p. m. daily for Richmond and N0rfoIlr D.,
80 man parlor car to Norfolk 1ui-
QUO p. III. for Lynchbury: no connection, h.,
AAio sj u. ~. lot Mlcnmond and Norfolk. Pullman
sleeper TO Norfolk and Lynchbnrg TO Rich.
Ciinch Valley Diyision-Lcaves Bluefeld da,,v
GVo a. M for Norton, and 2u5 D. M for Nor
ton Louisville and points on L. lX N. r. r.
North Carolina Divieon-Lcavc Pm aski da,lv
too q. m for Ivanhoe and 1870 p. M, for Ivan.
noe ana Gossnn and $40 a. M (cxccLt Snn.
day. for Betty Baker. 49,
Office or to w r RpRREy v ~ iIieAet
General Passenger Agent Roanokc, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Wouldn't Commit nimso.r.

Her Father suppose you have
saved some money and put it in the
bank?
Her Adorcr (modestly)-A little, sir.
Her Father-That's good. That shows
sense. About how much, say2
Her Adorcr-A small sum.
Her Father-How much did you say?
Her Adorer-Not much, sir.
Her Father-But insist on you tell.
ing me how much, sir.
Her Adorcr-Not much, sir.-Jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
The Earxes. Mnan

1t SO happens tkat the position of the
moon is such that the full moon pre-
cedinS the autumnal equinox for sew
eral successive nights in tho latitude of
London rises only nine or ten minutes
later each succeeding evening. This
phenomena is called the harvest
noon" from notion that it ia pro-
vision OF all-wisc Providence calculated
20 enable the husband,nan To take care
OF has grain az night, IL there Is 40 tnnni,
OF II that it cannot b, handled during
daylight
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
THE ROANOKE TIMES, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY IS. 1872
That Spirit OF Doubt.

Deacon Roseberry---I tell yo', Brer'
Perkins. dat pawson OBJ ours is'r
mighty fine weddcr prophet. Dere
hadn't bin any rain in our county TO-
more'n TO- week, an do people was get
tim despret Den our pawson, SEE he:
"Chil'n, don't get 'scouraged, dere will
be rain on de twenty-fust." An sure
'nough it did rain on dat day TO- oil it
wuz WORT.
Brother Pcrkins-Dat's muffin He
know dat WIZ de day set fo' do Sunday
school picnic.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
German ROYAL Blood

German blood predominates in the
royal families Of Europe. The English
princes are Germans; the Russians are;
all OF the Teutonic princes arc; the
king of SPANS mother is German; so
was the mother of King Hunbert;
while the rcisaiog house in Portugal is
the "hoasc O! l;ragaaza-Sa.c-Cob urg
and Go.lra. ticrfnany is the mother of
kings. just as ssrEislia was the mother
u Tsres4sats.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Ne Put on 80 Airs.

Mr. Airish-Thcrc goes Prof. Sharp
eye, the astronomer He discovered
new comet only last week.
Mrs. Airish-That no account little
man?
The same"
"lic doesn't look stuck up about it at
ALL"
"Wcll-cr-f believe the comet hadn't
any tail."-Good News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Cooley (after the b,ow)-Aither thot
bird has car-shpring shtuck in TIL
neck av him or ilse he's tough
Jamescy. Judge.
Rough on Birdie.

Miss Birdie McGinnis is no longer a
spring chicken, a few days ago she
was taking a stroll with that impudcnt
wretch, Ilostettcr McGinnis. As they
were passing dilapidatcd old house,
Birdie said, pathctically:
I'm that house first saw light"
go away, Birdic What arc You
giving me? Texas wasn't settled as
long ago as that. "-Texas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Timid Gas Lamps.

The gas furnished up in Harlem is of
very inferior quality, and consequently
the streets are very poorly lighted, but
they arc allowed to burn until after
daylight. A stranger who had been up
all night asked q German policeman on
Amsterdam avenue:
"Why do the gas lights burn all night
in this town?"
because dose cash lights vas so
schmall dot dey vas afraid to 20 out ven
it vas dark. "-Tcxas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Japanese L,kes and Di,Iil., a,

a traveller in Japan says that the Jap
ancse dislike the Russians and the Chi
ncsc. but like the Americans and the
English. They are fearful of the ag-
gressions of the Russians in Corca and
of the Chinese in the islands that lie
south of Japan, but they do not look for
any act of aggression by tho United
States or by England
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Cntcrprisinc.

Col. Hooks (cntering meeting of real
estate agcnts)-I am triilc late. Met
II highwayman about n mile out Of
town.
Chorus of Agcnts-Did he rob you?
Col. llOolls-No; but it took me some
little time to convince him of the GER
tainty OF the boom in this city. and sell
him corner lot.-Puck
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Tho Old Army F,old lar.

There is movement in regular army
circles for the restoration OF the old
army field hat, which was superseded
by the helmet, OF which many officials
have complained The oid-stylc hat
was picturesque. comfortable and sery-
iceable. while the helmet is top heavy
and does not give proper Ventilation
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
The Very Opposite.

Snivcly-l understand that Galley
wife keeps him in hot water.
Snodgrass-No; it's scold.-Philadel
phia Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
l.c,li.irlsnhln Ecet.

? Little Girl (ut the opera for the FIRST
timc)-Manma, what are those women
doing with their feet?
Mothcr-Don't ask so many questions.
Mamma, arc they trying to catch
flies with their fcct?"
NO; dudes. ''-TcXns Siftinrs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
4 Taiented Corrc,Don,Iont

did yon read Whites London let.
ter to the Gazette this morning?"
No: it was too long; over two col.
umns What did he say?"
"Ilc said there was no news."-Pucll.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13

Trotter-I think I'll turn heather.
Barlow-What for?
Trotter-So as to have collection
taken up for nc.-Judgc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
II Goes Down.

when there is great demand fol
anything it is sure to go up"
Mot always, low about whisky?,
Jury
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13

GENERAL TRUsTEE-HoN. HENRY s..
TROUT, President First National
Bank, Roanoke, Va.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY = Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Company
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
An Evcry-Day plyorcc Ouestion.

Hostess lin South Dakota)-Nirs. Des.
tnrmis, allow me to present Mrs Pro.
basco.
Mrs. Destnrmis-I am delighted to
meet Mrs. Probasco. Dcscrtion?
Mrs. Probasco-C Charmed to make the
acquaintance of Mrs. Dcsturmis. No.
my dear; habituul drunkenness
Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
From Way Back.

where's your CROWN" asked vinces,
the Italian ambassador. of Charlie
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
Quito Another Thing.

Hotelkceper- What's the matter herei
You're Just raising the deuce,
Waiter-No, sir; just dropped the
traTi-Prcir.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13

III dunno" said Skies. What yer
payin' subscribers, this ycar?'-Lffc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13

I'm hoe, Signor vinces." was the
monarch's rcply.-Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13
The Chrome System Gone Mad.

Don't You want to subscribe to the
Dongton Gazette, this ycar?" asked the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-13

Jury
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-23
"Wednesday, November 20, 1892
KILLED INA COLLISION.

An Express Train Crashes Into n
Freight - Four Trainmen Killed -
Passengers Unipjured - Negligence
of a syvItchman-A bad wreck.
GRAND ISLAND, Seb., Nov. 22.-This
morning at Aida Spring, eight miles from
here, an express train on the Union Pacific
railroad, running forty five miles an hour,
crashed into an extra freight train stand
ing on the switch. The express was near
ly one hour and half late and strik-
ing the grade west of Aida, Engineer Mac
Donald, determining to make up time,
pulled the throttle open. The freight train
had been doing continual switching. The
morning WAS very foggy, and the en-
gineer and fireman of the extra
waited for the train to rush by. But,
owing to the neglect of the switchman, the
switch had not been closed and collision
occurred, killing four men. The killed
are: ]. w. Kelley, conductor of the freight
train; Barney Mcdonald, engineer of the
passenger; Gus Burdette, engineer of the
freight; Ira Gems. firemen of the freight.
The injured: William Costello, fireman of
the passenger, frightfully scalded, both
ankles fractured, will probably die; VII
liam Sutherland, brakeman on the freight,
feet broken; A. NJ. Lyons, mail agent, head
wounds and leg fractured.
No passengers were injured. Both
engines are total wrecks, while the mail
and baggage cars are badly damaged.
LATER Fireman Costello and Brake
man Sutherland died this afternoon. The
inquest developed the fact that Conductor
Keller left the switch open.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-23
THE SILVER CoNFERENCE.

Opening of the international Meeting
in acknowledgements of the First
Session-The Countries Represented
Tho Amerscan Delegates.
BRUSSELS, Nov 22-The International
afternoon in the Marble Hall of the Palais
des Academies. The proceedings of open
ing the conference were purely formal.
NJ. Baernsert, the Belgian prime minis
ter and minister of finance, who opened
the proceedings, said in his address that
the conference had been called to discuss
one of the gravest and most complex
problems that modern society ever had to
face. He extended, in the name of the
Belgian government, cordial welcome to
the delegates. After referring to the mon
etary crises that had occurred during the
past century, he said it was in the direc-
ton of an international understanding that
a solution of the monetary question was
now sought.
M. Montefori, as president of the con-
ference, followed NJ. Baernaert. He re-
ferred to the numerous attempts made to
solve the monetary question, mentioning
specially the British gold and silver COM
mission of 1885 as distinguished above all
other similar bodies by it's eminently prac-
teal character. The worst feature of the
present monetary situation was its insta-
bility. He hoped the conference would
sink its individual interests and keep in
view the higher interest of the great human
family.
The Hon. E. Terrell, United States min
lister to Belgium, replied in few formal
words on behalf OF the American delegates.
The conference arranged to meet three
times each week. The American propos-
ais will be submitted on Friday, to which
day the conference adjourned.
The American delegates are stopping at
| the Hotel Bellevue. Minister Terrill called
| upon them at noon and discussed questions
1 pertaining to the conference until it was
| time to proceed to the hall.
| The countries which have accepted the
| invitation of the United States govern
ment to send delegates to the confer
ence are Austria, Hungary, Belgium,
France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece,
Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Rou,
mania, Russia, Seryis, Spain
Sweden and Norway and Switzerland. The
following is list of the delegates repre-
senting the United States: Senator vii
liam B. Allison, Congressman James B
McCreary, E. Ben amin Andrew, president
of Brown university, Professor Ronald P
Falkner of the University of Pennsylya
mia, Thomas W. Cudler, Thomas T. Keller
James T. Morgan, Senator John P. Jones
Henry w. Cannon, president of the Chas,
National bank, and E. o. Leech, direoto
of the mint.
Prime Minister Baernaert and nearly al
the delegates to the conference attended
brilliant reception at the United States lie
cation tonight.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-23
THE GERMAN REICHsTAG

Opened with Ceremonies of Great
Pomp-The Emperor Reads His
Speech-New Sources of Revenue
Required to Meet Increased Ex-
penses.
BERLIN, Nov. 22.-Great interest has
been manifested throughout Germany in
the speech that the emperor would make
in opening the reichstag to-day, and
especially in his words concerning the
army bill. The ceremony of opening the
session took place in the Knights hall of
the Royal palace, and was performed with
great pomp. Emperor William read his
speech, opening the session.
With the exception of his reference to
Germany's friendly foreign relations the
emperor's speech was coldly received by
the evening papers. The National Zeitung
complains that the speech contained moth
ing new in regard to the army bill. The
ultra conservative Kreuz Zeitung says that
an UMPIRE JUDGED person can scarcely obtain
from the speech any other impression than
that the empire under the present econom-
ic conditions is rather in need of economy
than of new and large demands. The Vos-
sische Zeitung says that the speech confirms
the statement made at the opening of the
diet, that the economic situation of the
| country is unsatisfactory.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-The Times's Berlin
correspondent says: eft is estimated that
the new taxes will yield SO, 100000 marks.
The army bill requires capital expendi-
ture of 66,000,000 marks and an annual
expenditure of "a, 000,0 900 marks. 1t is ex.
pected that the government will be obliged
to adjust matters by modifying the di
mansions of their military scheme, or by
the exaction of large contributions from
the federal states to the imperial trea
| rurv1
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-23
O,Leary,s Companions Under Arrs
NATIONAL FINANCES.

The Secretary OF the Treasury Dis
cusses Proposition for n New Loan
How the Bonds Might be FIoated.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-There is talk
in regard to proposition to float a new
loan for the purpose of meeting possible
financial complications. Speaking of the
subject Secretary of Treasury Foster said:
81 cannot undertake to guess what the
democrats may do, but l do not think
there will be any new bonds issued. 1 not do
think any party wants to take the respon-
sibility of increasing the public debt which
we have striven to reduce to save the in
terest."
Glow long an interest do you think new
bonds could be foated ont"
"That would depend on two things. If
the bonds were such as the national banks
could use as security for currency, and
they were permitted to issue cur
rency up to the full face value of
the bonds, and ii in addition the
tax of national bank circulation was
reduced from one per cent. to three-quar-
ters of one per cent, think the bonds
could be hoated at two per cent. The one
per cent. tax on bank circulation Is for the
purpose of meeting the expenses of the
Of raising revenue. 1t was proved to
be more than enough for the pur-
pose for which it was designed and the
Government has got forty or fifty millions
out of it. A tax of three-fourths of one per
cent. would be sufficient to meet all the ex-
penses of the system. There is no reason
why 1t should not be reduced to that and
there Is no good reason that know OF
why the banks should not be permitted to
issue currency to the full value of their
honda
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-23
GOVERNOR TILLMAN,s MESSAGE.

| A Sharp ArraIgnment of South Caro-
lima PoIitics-The Educational Sys-
tenn n Humbug-Judicial mIsinter-
probation OF Law-Prospects OF n
Successful Prohibition Campaign.
Especial to the Associated Press.l
COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 22-The general
assembly of South Carolina convened at
the state capitol at noon to-day. Governor
Tillman. in his annual message. says that
all claims against the state have been
promptly met. Commenting on the asess-
ment of property for taxation for the last
thirteen years, during which time the total
increase has been only $33, 600, 900, the
governor says this indicates that we are
very improvident and progressive peo-
pie, or else large amount of property es-
capes taxation. He speaks of radical de-
fects in the educational system, and says
it is humbug. He says that the South
Carolina college is not in q satisfactory
condition, and the new regime has felt no
desire to pstronize 1t on account of the
Unacceptable atmosphere surrounding it."
The governor, however, does not favor the
proposition to close the institution. He
says, on the contrary, that the pledges OF
1890 in regard to fostering 1t must be sa-
credly kept. Under the head of "asssss- |
ment of property" the governor refers to |
the judges who decided against the state in |
the bank cases, which played such an i'm |
poItsnt part in the recent state campaign, |
as follows:
GAS long as the Judiciary misinterpret |
the law, override it or indulge in judicial |
legislation or effort to secure quality in |
taxation, the protection of life and prop |
erty aud fair and impartial sdministra- |
ton will be in vain."
He goes on to say: Every few men be- |
lievs that any private citizen would Lave |
received the consideration given the banks |
and though 1 stand ready to accord all |
corporations equality before the law, 1 |
cannot remain silent while the laws are |
trampled under foot and gee them accord |
ed privileges which private citizen feels |
he cannot obtain"
The message deals ct length with the |
question of prohibition, which is leading |
one in the state now. The governor points
out some of the obstacles in the way of en-
forcing prohibition. Referring to the
statutory prohibition in regard to spreeing
in bsrrooms and selling whisky to minors,
he gays: "Our solicitors, our Judges, our
juries, sworn officers of the law, see and
know these things, and yet they don't"
One difficulty he mentions is the proba-
bility of desperate political struggle be-
tween the prohibitionists and the antis two
years hence, with an appeal to the negro
as the balance of power.
The governor recommends that the legis-
lature consider the matter of the establish
ment of a soldiers home tor confederate
suryiyOra
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-11-23
TKLEGRAPHIC JOrrINGs.

The first game in the New England Polo
resulted in a victory for Walthsm, 6 to l.
Five deaths are reported as the result of
floods in Washington state, while the loss
of property carried the total way up into
the thousands.
The wheat harvest of south Australia
promises to be excellent both in yield and
in quality. There will be large surplus
available for export.
The annual graduation exercises of the
Dartmouth medical college took place last
night in College church, when degrees
were conferred upon twenty eight gradu-
ates.
The floods in County Cork have not yet
abated. It is reported several persons
have been drowned. Trafiicon, the Cork
Muskerry railway has been suspended.
Many roads are still submerged.
News has reached San Francisco that the
schooner Bluhm from Gray's harbor to
been wrecked eff the Mexican coast and
will be a total lose. tbs reported the crew
escaped.
last night for Exmoor, Va. Exmoor is a
place 10 Northampton county, on the n.
Y, P. and Northern railway, and about
equally distant from the Chesapeake bay
and the Atlantic.
William K. Potter, democrat, was yester-
day e-elected mayor of Providence by
sbeut 100 majority over Colonel Arthur II.
Watson, the republican nominee. Other
democratic city officers are also probably
elected. Both branches of tbs city coun-
Gil are, as usual, largely republican.
Rain has fallen in torrents to day in
Oregon and Washington west of the Cas-
cade mountains, and the local railroad
traffic on Puget sound north of Tacoma is
entirely suspended. The damage already
done in the Puget sound will probably
reach half a million dollars, and the pros
pect now is that much greater damage will
result.
The steam sswmills at Grand Bay, n. B. 4,
operated by ]. A Gregory and employing
seventy five men, were burned yesterday.
The mills had been repaired in the past
year at a cost of $4,000. They were own
ed by Dun Brothers and were insured for
800, 900 in the North British and CONNER
cisl Union.
The Illinois Steel company's immense
plant at South Chicago, w.ich employs
about 8, 500 skilled and unskilled laborers,
is expected to shut down for two or three
months on December 10. Uncertainty
over the possible changes in the tariff has
been said TO be the cause. An officer said:
''The works will not be shut down until
We stop getting orders"
U. L. Holt of West Acton, Mass. aged
fifty, was riding in an open wagon yester-
day morning carrying a loaded shotgun.
In some unknown manner the weapon was
discharged, the charge lodging in Mr..
Hollis body few inches above the heart.
The horse became frightened and unmsn-
sgeable, throwing the wounded man into
the road. He was picked up senseless, and
his recovery is doubtful.
The Plymouth, Mass Unitarian church,
which has been undergoing repairs, was
burned last night, the FIRE probably origin
ating from the furnace, which had been
started up to dry the plasteriDg. In the
belfry was bell cast By Paul Revere in
1901 and which rang the curfew for
many years. The loss is not known at
present, but there was an insurance of
SIC, 900 on the church and 1000 on the
organ.