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cals, both high and low, are seldom
disturbed, if they are sustained by
influential Republicans. In the de-
partmcnts here it is a notorious fact
that RepubIican officials outnu,hor
the Democrats six too,. Ana ,h.
conntr, hoe ha,l .,,
Grover CleveI,,d and lo,,aa..,.
Souebody may .sl wbr :. ,h;sao,
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07

Up to date the laurels achieved by
the Cleveland administration are not
calculated to encourage those who
fondly hoped that the final success
of democracy meant the re-establlsh-
ment of Jetfersonian principles. As
blind worshiper of the golden idol
and slavlsh tool of the banks Cleve-
land surpasses ally federalist or re-
publican from Hamilton to Harri-
son. The sale of the offices to con-
gressmen to influence their votes and
to Van Allen and others as remun-
Grafton for campaign contributions
has been a debauchery of the civil
service by a professed reformer that
would disgrace Flanagan, of Texas,
or the most blear-eyed cub of the
Tammany Tiger.-The Noncom,
formist,
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07
FIRE ARMS.

Sporting, brtech-loading shotguns
and pistols and parts thereof, 30 per
cent. ad valorem; present law, 81 to
S6, and 80 per cent. ad valorem.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07
TIN

The Democratic party has how led
about the high tax on tin in the Nc
kinley bill. The Democratic tax
is 40 per cent. This is certainly
high protection for tin manufacture
eIS.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07

u.nnsTafic Postmaster at Charlotte
r..,tHrned with A Grand Bounce.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07
.lpTl|\ BILL OLDHAM
...-, HLs-NGTON TO SEE BOSS
RANSOM
r The WILMINGTON POST Of
p FICE.
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,p,r- 10 WIN THE FIGHT BUT
IHE ODDS ARE AGAINST
HIM.

land 1t White Heat Over the North
ampton Meeting.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07

n.ro>EEAHY vINDICATIoN IN 1T
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07
GROSS EARNINGS
EXPENSES.

| vi hirbl ICClIdllCt Vi way
and structures S243.53S 2:
For maintenance of equip
ment 16o,G57 u
For conducting trans
pOrtation 374,0l2 3(
fOr general expenses 1lS,448 "A
Total 9896,656 "a
Net receipts SG72, ,639 %
This shows net profit of much
more than half million dollars
for the last year, and during this
time the expenses have been much
larger than usual.
Percentage of operating expenses
to gross receipts, 81 per cent.
There was al increase of $780,
10 III maintenance of way and struc-
lures oyer that of 1892, principally
due to the maintenance of the in
creased mileage occasioned by the
opening of the Washington branch,
twenty-five miles, on May 18th, 1872,
and to the opening of the Wilson
Short Line from Fayetteville to Row
land, 42.4 miles, on March 2Sth,
1892; $5,352.0O. the cost of the new
passenger station building at Wilson,
was also charged to this account.
An increase of $780, ,569.S4 in man-
tenance of equipment is principally
due to the expenditure of $9,35434
Tor the new passenger equipment,
$14,167 for new freight equipment,
anu ~ tile operation or JlIc nH~
pair shops at South Rocky Mount,
which were opened in April, 1898,
Sl6,S5O the cost of two "10x24'
compound passenger and freight To-
comotives. also charged to this ac-
COUNT.
An increase of $32, ,720.67 in con-
Quoting transportation is due to IN
creased mileage operated and to in
creased business, which is shown by
an increase of 1911 per cent. in tons
one mile.
In addition to these increased ex-
penses, the item of general expens-
es" is $21,O97.S5 larger than last
year. We suppose this amount was
used to convince the last Legislature
that it was not in the interest of the
people to tax the road like other peo-
pie are taxed, and therefore that the
back taxes, which were due and
could have been collected, should
not be collected. Or some of it may
have been used to help out the Dem
ocratic machine in campaign work.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07

Both the old parties must be
wrecked before the people will OBJ
tain financial relief.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07

Edward Bellamv has written the
story of "How | Came to Write,
Looking Backward" for The La
dies Home Journal" He will tell,
in connection with the history of the
book itself, how the idea of Nation
alism first suggested itself to his
mind.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07

RICHARD Y. GAINES.
We have the same klhd of civili-
zation in the State Of North Caro-
lina.-ED.
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07
WHAT Is THAT Foley >

johnson believes in the Jacksonian
policy that the men who pulled the
plow ought To have the fodder.
Roosevelt believes that the torch
bearers, the campaign motto makers,
the hurrah fellows, the ballot box
suffers and election manipulators,
ought to be prosecuted as common
felons. The penitentiary and not a
public office should be their reward,
and this much he said substantially
in his annual report, which has not
yet been given out.
Johnson submitted minority re-
port. 1t didn't harmonic with the
Rooseveltian idea. He opposed in a
The Caucasian., 1893-12-07

g.,.g oar special Correspondent i'll Wash
ington.y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29

1t isn't terror of the snake that makes
him unpopular. The most harmless snake
never acquires the confidence OF other crea-
lures, and one hcsitatcs to carry it in his
hat. This general rcpugnancc is some
thing like backing II bill or paying a tailor
entirely matter of form. Nothing else
has sympathy with the serpent's shape.
When any other animal barriers away his
legs he buys either fins or wings with them;
this is Il generally understood law, invara-
bly, respected. But the snake goes in for
extravaganza i'll ribs and vertcbrie. an &C.
centric, rakish and improper proceeding
part OF an irregular and raflish life Moth
ing can carry within it affection or even re-
spect for an animal whose tail begins no
where in particular, unless it is mt the
neck; even if any creature may esteem it
an animal at all that is but Il tail with a
mouth and eyes ut one end. Dignity the
mouth and eyes into II head and still YOU
have nothing wherewth TO refute those
who shall call the snake tribe naught but
heads and tails; n vulgar and rafiish CON
nition of life, OF pothousc and Tommy bod
suggestion. Arthur Morrison in Strand
MInaZiuo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29
THROWING THE LASSO.
Pueblo Indians Arc tho Most Daring and
Slillful Throwers In the World.
Especial Correspondence.l

lopcCieti SOrTc5pOuQence.l
Los ANGELES, June 10.-The cast is
now being overrun with cowboys" who
claim to be tho "only original" RATA
throwers. This art, like most everything
else that the far west has, was taken or
rather learned from the Mexicans and
the Indians. The Spaniards are most
graceful Of all horseback riders, and
those of the far west are the most skill
full and daring. But the Pueblo Indians
are even more expert than the Mexicans.
The Pueblo villages of New Mexico
have mounted police, whose former
duty it was to hunt down horse thieves,
mainly the Apaches. Maricapos and an
occasional American. When the con-
quering Spaniards came three centuries
ago, they found the Pueblo ranches pro-
tected by these mounted police, armed
only with RATA and knife made of
bone. They also caught criminals with
the lasso. While in hot pursuit the
Pueblo policeman would throw his lariat
of 70 or 100 feet, the ''loop" encircling
the fleeing prisoners body. The thrower
would at once tighten the coil, and I'M
less the prisoner slackened the pace of
his horse he was perhaps drawn back
ward over the horse upon the ground.
The lariat was thrown in such man
ner that the loop piniCncd the riders
forearms to his side, and he had very
little time or elbow room for action or
resistance. If the thrower by miscal-
culation or otherwise lassos the prisoner
around the neck, he at once throws up
his hands and attempts to unloose the
coil or prevent it from being drawn too
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tightly. Frequently they are dragged
and choked to death in this manner. and
the cacique of the village acquts the
officer.
The Tiguas, living near Albuquerque,
arc probably the most expert lasso
throwers of all the Pueblo tribes. The
duties of the police are also to drive cat
tie and horses from the fields. The lit
tie stone fences > or 3 feet in height are
not much protection, and when the OK
jumps over and begins to tread out the
corn and potatoes the mounted officer
showers stones at him from Il little
pouch which he carries on his saddle. If
these and peculiar shrill whistle have
no effect, he then tries what virtue there
is in the lariat. At the average distance
of 90 feet he can throw the loop around
tho hind feet of a bovine, and by quick
jerk throw him hors du combat
The horse must be trained. He must
be taught to obey the slightest signal
to slacken or quicken his pace when
the lariat has been thrown. \ Slight
mistake Of the horse would be fatal to
success. perhaps hurtful to the rider, ard
should he slacken his pace at the mo-
ment Il fleeing criminal is lassoed it
would be certain death. The horses are
also taught to stand at the slightest pres
sure on the bride, and | have seen at the
Tigua village horses brought to full
stop from full speed within the space Of
a saddle blanket. On field days at this
village there are seen the finest fcats of
horsemanship ever witnessed anywhere
| III lassOing IL steer the horse is taught
| by signal to stop short as soon as the
| lariat is thrown, take IL step or two
| backward and brace himself stanch on
| his launches. At this moment the
thrower tightens the coli; and checks
the running steer, throwing him to the
ground. One end of the lariat, which is
| from IS TO 100 feet in length, is tied
around the pommel of the thrower's sad
die, so that when he throws the loop he
seizes tho lariat near where it is tied and
begins to haul in like IL fisherman when
| he has a bite.
Tho lariat is peculiarly constructed
The green hide of beef is soaked in
brine for two days, the hair is rubbed
up, and the cutting is done in circle
! beginning in the middle and continuing
| In rings until the entire hide is cut UP.
| Ihis long string is then stretched by
means or weights at each end until the
stiffness is taken ont, when it is plated
| into rope or RATA. Four strands are
generally used. 1t is creased and other
wise treated until the leather becomes
soft and pliablc, and of course is much
better than grass rope. The Pueblo
Indian will sacrifice his household gods
and even his pony, but not his RATA.
j. NJ. SCANIAND.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29

and crushed empire belt or stylish sash
Of some kind. Every lady ought to try
TO supply herself with as many as pos
sible Of these elegant triAes, which add
30 much to q simple gown and enrich a
more costly one.
And the beauty of these is that any
one can make them, and it is surpris-
ing how many bits of lace or silk or
ribbon will be found that can be used.
One of the prettiest little fichu collars
that l have seen was made of piece of
blue china silk that had done it's duty
for two years as a carriage blanket for n
baby. This was washed and ironed, cut
into shape and bordered with some lace
that had also seen years of usefulness,
and it was scwed around the edge of the
silk and the whole gathered into collar
made of the same covered with the lace.
The folds were left to fall free into II
point in front and back. A prettier
fichu could hardly be devised.
In all tho best stores there are endless
varieties OF these dainty accessories to
the toilet, and an occasional glance at
them will show the ingenious young lady
just how to make them.
One day l was in one of these large
stores, and a stout and very richly
dressed lady came sweeping up to the
counter, and sitting down with some diff
ficulty on the stool said, II want to see
some of them fishers" The saleslady
looked dazed and could not quito under
stand what was required, and the stout
lady got up in huff and walked off to
find the superintendent. and thought
it would do no great harm if said Just
here that fichu is pronounced fccshue
and not fisher, for not everybody has had
the advantage of Il secondhand copy OF
"French as She Is Spoke"
Another handsome arrangement OF
lace and silk is to make II narrow girdlc
of some soft silk and TO that set upward
width of 10-inch point dc gene lace,
gathered ut the bottom, but coming
straight across the bust and back and
fastening under the arms. There are
two epaulets of cap wire, on which is
scwcd a very full fall Of the same lace,
forming cpaulct caps to tho sleeves.
This can be worn over any tight waist,
and as waists generally show signs of
wear first at near the waist and bust line
this arrangement freshcns up an old
gown and makes Il new one more ornate
A standing collar covered with lace
would be an addition to corsage gar
nished with this pretty device, but some
young ladies like in summer particularly
TO have tho neck uncovered
Another very pretty fichu is made of
pale rose pink florentino silk, gathered
around the neck and then drawn into a
small puff, bordercd with lace and
trimmed with ribbon bow in front.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29

or's buckram and having bone castings
in front and back, also on the sides to
keep it firm and straight. The edges
should DO bound with some of the sash
material, and then the surah or other
goods should be gathered to the join
ing place and the wrinkles tucked in
visibly but firmly to all other parts of
the belt. The edges are left folded TO
form ruffles as finish. or rosettes of the
same stuff or ribbon or buckles can be
used to close it. The belts may be high
and pointed or narrow and straight.
Another almost necessary addition to
woman's wardrobe just now is the
soft silk blouse or shirt waist, and the
bolero, Elton or figaro jacket to slip on
over it. A few years ago it would not
have been right, according to Mrs.
Grundy, but now it is just right to wear
blouse in the street A silk blouse, a
bolero jacket and an umbrella skirt
form favorite combination now. Some
of the blouses are of plaid surah, ONE
polka dot foulard, but more quite plain
or iridescent taffetas, and some again
are of zephyr ginghams.
OLIVE HARPER.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29
One of Lord Derby.s Speeches.

Lord Derby's best speeches We're his un-
reported ones. 1 remember the only
speeches he delivered at the National Lib
eral club, of the building committee of
which institution he was the original chair
man. He had had his own special bottle of
sherry, which was supposed to ward off the
govt, and the best champagne in the club
cellars, when he asked for his coffee and
liquors. Then turning to his neighbor he
demanded if any reporters were present.
No" came the answer. THANK heaven!
then one can say any darned thing that
comes into ones head" He was in merry
mood, for he had been RECALLED all the even
ing by all the best of Professor Thoroltl
Rogers huge repertory of stories. So the
colonial minister of the queen rose and
spoke something like this Il am giving my
recollections and toning them DOWN:
"Gentlemen, l rise to propose the newt
able toast Gentleman, the working of our
constitution depends upon the manner in
which those who acquire powers under it
take care not to push their privileges to
lengths which might be dangerous We
have To be thankful therefore, that we
have such IL sovereign rs the queen, who
has never been unreasonable. If we had
had such IL creature as George I, n monarch
so silly and dissipated as George ii, or an
utter blackguard like George ", or even
SO we'll meaning but entirely stupid person
as George Ill, l don't know what you
think, gentlemen, but ! think, and proba-
bly, you will agree with me, that we should
have had very rough times. Gentlemen, |
propose The Queen. ''-Cor Iiverpool Mer-
curry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29
Arrue stor4

The following strange but none the less
true story is told by G. W. Moses of Gar
rett, Ind. Mr.. Moses is well known citi-
zen of Garrett, n member of the Methodist
church, the son of u Methodist minister and
i'll no sense spiritualist:
Once, while was running from Garrett
to Chicago on the night run and pulling
the limited / left Garrett Mt a. III. for
Chicago. We were in good condition, but
few minutes late, and / endeavored to
make up lost time on what is known as
'Sumun's grade, which is 20 miles long and
terminates at Salt creek. The last three
miles are perfectly straight to the Salt
creek bridge
when my train reached this straight
track, noticed white pillar, or cloud oc-
cupying the place Of the bridge, and reach
ing quite high. took it to be fog, but
neither above nor below the bridge was the
same visible. asked my fireman if he saw
it, and he said Yes. but thought it was
fog About this time felt as if some one
was in the seat behind me, but on turning
round no one was visible. then felt a
hand upon my left shoulder and heard my
mother say, Charlie, that bridge is burned
l felt the fingers very plainly upon my
shoulder, and knew my mothers voice.
AT once l applied the air, or ut least as
soon as recovered from my astonshment
The train came to standstill about 20
feet from the bridge. / told my fireman
that would take my torch and walk across
the bridge, and that he should not move
the train until signaled. walked about
10 feet, when / came to the end of the
bridge, and found that 81 feet had burned
and fallen into the water.
What l saw made me SO weak that
had no strength to move and sat down on
the end of the remnant of the bridge The
conductor soon came to where was, and
related to him the warning that l had re-
ceived."
Mr.. Moses mother died in 1s76.-Cor. St.
Louis Globe Democrat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29
The rhonosraph as Musical Instrument

The Phonograpl as Musical Instrument
Some persons have expressed fear lest
the wide distribution of an apparatus ca
pable of echoing all sorts of music in q
more perfect fashion than any music box
might lead to the gradual extinction of
piano playing or violin playing except for
purposes of public exhibition, the phono-
graphic echo of some great performers
work being so much superior to what most
people could hope To accomplish. 1t seems
to me that the contrary would be the re-
suit. Cheap monographs, giving more or
less perfect echoes of music might max
supcrfluous the painful attempts-painf
to others as we'll rs to herself-of the un-
musical young woman To master impossi-
billties 10 the person of real musical in
stinct and capacity, the wealth of good
music would certainly prove an incentive
When the phonograph goes everywhere
and photographic music is cheap, the
housewife can listen To Rubinsiein as she
darns the ST ockings i'll the evening and get
superb lessons at the great fountains of
musical art ii she has any taste that way
There Is no reason To suppose that it will
be any more difficult to record IL perform
ance of Die Meistersinger'' than a recita-
ton by Coquelin or Il Beethoven symphony
under Buow's baton. There is good
time coming for the poor man of gaod
tastc.-Philip q. Hubert, Jr., in Century.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29

The drummer frCm Chicago was rafting
OIL the merits of his goods in n way which
at last caused the good old merchant to
look at him doub,fully.
oh, I'm telling you the straight truth
said the drummer, catching on 10 the mild
insinuation in the old gentleman face
ut would hurt me To tell lie
YES, responded the old merchant quiet
ly, Il know it would. There was Chicago
man in to see me yesterday, and he said he
same thing. but noticed that he went
right on suffering as long as he staid here. y
Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29

A liberty scarf is one of the quaintest
and most charming pieces of neckwear
possible to devise. 1t is of crepe lisse
silk null or cotton null, or it may be Of
cream liberty silk. 1t is piece yards
square. simply hemmed and tied in
loose knot over the bust. 1T should DO
pulled slightly bias as tits thrown around,
the shoulder, which will leave the ends
Irregular, and they will fall into grace
full lines. This is suitable for all ages.
The wrinkled empire belts are made
~ fitting tho waist with piccc OF tail
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29
Lord DerbN's Ernsnnin-

In the earlier part of his career Lord
Dcrby's reasoning was almost rcpcliant
That is my view, take it or leave it,' h.
seemed to say. Or as DIR. Johnson put it,:
II have found you reason, sir. am no:
bound to find you an Understandings
London Spectator
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-29

RY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST DATED
~ the 18th day of July, 1891. duly recorded in
the clerks office OF the Hastings Court for the
city Of Roanoke, Virginia, in deed book G,;. maze
421, In which W. j. Blair and L. Blair. Ir. con-
veyed to the undersigned trustee, certain real
estate therein set out and described in trusts to
payment OF the sum OF SAIL IT, cyiderc ed nv
certain negotiable notes described therein. and
whereas default has been made in the payment
OF the whole OF said debt, and being requt stcd so
TO DO BY the beneficiary therein, shall, ON
TUESDAY, JULY 25TH, ls93 AT - O'CLOCK
NJ, In front OF the courthouse, in the city OF
hohnoke, Virginia, proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, to the hishst bidder, all or go much of the
land described in said deeu az sha be necessary
TO satisfy this trust, to-wit: Two certain parcels
OF iand In the city OF Roanoke,avir de-
. let. Beginning Mt point on the west side or
commerce street 14S feet south of Spruce street
thence with Commerce street south z degrees 81
minutes west ila feet 10 point, thence north e3
degrees 30 minutes west 1914 feet to an alley,
thence with said alley north degrees 20 minutes
east 1l1a feet to point thence south IS degrees
Above lot has an unfni shed iran dwelling Oh
It.. I bis lot will be sold first. and II it fails TO
bring enough 10 satisfy the lien OF this deed OF
trnet, then the following lot will be cold tO.wit
Henry streets thence with Henry street north ca
degrees 81 minutes west 100 feet to point thence
north IS degrees minutes east 81 feet to point,
thence south degrees 25 MINI es east 1ai feet To-
Day street, thence with the north side OF Day
street east IS degrees minutes west 40 feet To the
pl zee OF beginning. 7 he last mentioned lot has
m sdern conyehienccs ~ "
ERMs: Cash sufficient to pay or and ,:is.
ch re the ~ que notes and interest, amount
! TO about S2,o5O and the cost OF executing this
t'ntt, |, cnoingn trustees commission OF 3 per
nj balnnc', II any, payable In one and two
years from date. deferred payments to be eyi
d'tcch oy negotiable Note, secured by deed of.
trlst on II property I'D. -
6.2l-tds : a. JAMISnN Trra,..