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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
How Deaf Mutes Dance.

uI never felt so lonesome in my life," !"
said gentleman recently, Gas when |
CHANGED to be thrown one day with a
picnic party of deaf mutes. They could
understand each other, laughed aud
carried on and had a good time gener-
ally, while l sat like mummy, apart,
looking on, but unable to participate in
any of the fun. =,
zone thing that surprised me greatly" "
he continued, "was to see them indulge
in dancing. had always supposed that
it was absolutely essential to hear the
rhythm of the music in order to keep the
time of a waltz or polka. To be sure
they had an orchestra on the dancing
barge, and for time regarded that as
peculiar, for few if any of the party
could hear the strains.
"After little thought solved the
mystery. The mutes could not hear the
music, but they felt it, which was just as
effectual. To be sure of the matter l
spoke to the leader of the orchestra and
he assured me that my surmise was cor
rect, and that when he was employed by
the party it was expressly stipulated that
he should bring his biggest bass drum
and bass viols. The deep tones were
more vibratory than the Others and the
mutes kept excellent waltz time by feel
inc the vibration of the wood flooring
upon which they danced. New York
Herald,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
A Tame Mountain Lion.

The author of ga Ride Through Won.
derland," says that she was invited,
when in Colorado, to visit hunter g
store and see mountain lion; the only
one, as It's owner asserted, which had
ever been tanned. 1t was in Il little back
room, chained to an iron staple in the
floor, round which it was pacing, utter
ing low growls.
1t appeared very much like a small pam
ther, and seemed anything but tame,
snarling at us as if it longed to spring.
1t was in awe of its master, however, and
cowed down every time he cracked his
whip. He made it do several tricks
with a retriever dog, which did not seem
to like the task very well.
"Come and kiss Miss Pussy" said the
man, and the dog went up to it, laid n
paw upon its neck, and licked its face.
The master then put piece of meat
Oh its nose, and told the dog to fetch it
away.
"He doesn't care for this part" was
his comment. "She has had him by the
throat once or twice. Just look at her
iron paws! One blow would lay you
dead as mutton. What, you brute, you
would, would you'll
Miss Pussy had tried to gnaw his boot,
and needed to be laShed off.
"Did you ever take her outa'
"Oh, yes, she goes walking with me
in the mountains, sometimes. ! take her
chain off when we're out of the town,
but I'm precious careful to follow her
and never let her step behind me -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
An Old Settler.

Biologists agree that many thousands
of years ago-they do not agree on the
number of thousands-great ice fields,
like immense glaciers, moved slowly out
of the north over large part Of the
United States and Europe. These glac-
icers were so thick that they have left on
the top of the White Mountains bowl
ders which they had carried hundreds of
miles, and they had much to do with
shaping the hills and valleys of New
York, Pennsylvania, and New England.
The marks made by these glaciers as
they ground and crushed their way over
the rocks are still plainly visible in many
places, and it Is easy to trace the large
powders they carried northvard to
regions where such stone occurs in large
quantities.
Those were days of great things, and
among the hdge creatures that roamed
about in the region of the advancing
glacier was the Elephas Americanus, or
American eleph hant. Part of the skele'
ton of one of these animals has Just been
unearthed at Carl Junction, Missouri, and
sent to the Washington University.
These bones show this animal to have
been from twenty five to thirty feet long,
and fifteen feet tall. 1t fed on trees and
bushes, and wagon-load of pine branches
and cones would have made light sup
per for this monster. It's molar teeth had
grinding surfaces nine by four inches in
size, and its tusks we're nine feet long.
Coarse long hair covered the big fellow
from head to toes, aud drove of such
animals must have been an imposing
sight, even in the presence OF the mighty
glaciers.
In cave in France has been found,
scratched on a bit Of ivory tusk, a rude
picture of one of these prehistoric man.
moths. This picture is supposed to be
the oldest known, and was made by some
man or hoy who was more clever than
his fellows, but who lived in cave, ate
raw meat, and wore scanty clothing
made from untanned skins of wild beasts
which the filthy and savage men of those
far off times killed with clubs aud stones.
It may be, therefore, that human beings
saw the living animal, pieces of whose
skeleton we're dug the other day from
beneath twenty feet of soil out in Mis-
souri.-Harper's Young People.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
VICTIMS OF RABIES.
The Maidstone Fails to Save People
Bitten in Chicago.

Herman Lang, young farmer, living
close to Leavenworth, Kan, died from hy-
drophobia, after suffering intense agony for
twenty-four hours. He was bitten by
rabid dog last August, and had maidstone
applied, which adhered several tim S, and
physician pronounced the poison eradicated
from his system. On attempting to drink
water Thursday night he was thrown into
convuls ons which occurred in rapi sue.
cession until his death. Before dying, Lang
showed the worst form Of rabies, and had
to be restrained from biting anyone near
him.
CHIcAGo.-A mad dog ran amuck through
the heart of the city shortly after midnigh.
and before it was finally brought to bay and
shot by the police it had bitten two persons,
w. J. Lawlsr and Lizzie Russell, and al
least three others whose names could not be
learned. After lively chase by severa
officers tho dog was killed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
House..

BOTH DAY.-In tn House the Legislative
AppI opriation bill was discussed during the
dav by Messrs Dingley and Dockery. A
number of amendments were voted down.
Mr.. J. d. Taylor, of Otio, introduced ares
olution making it the duty OF the Speaker on
suspension days and on days fixei by ne
House for the consideration OF special bllls
or resolutions TO consid II any motion that he
would not entertain when a report OF the
Conmitte, on rules is under co sideratlon.
Mr.. Culber on, OF Texas, introd ICED the bill,
previously prepaI ed and m de public re.
pealing the Sherman Silver Purchase act and
Substituting the oil Bland act, and provid-
ing for the coinage of bullion accumulated
under the Sherman law.
4OrH DAY.-In the House of Representa-,
tive, in tho pres nee OF both Senate ana
House, the count was made o, the electoral
vote and 70: NAL announcement followed OF
the election Of Cleveland and Stevenfo on.
The Senate ameldm"n1 TO The quarantine
bill was aZre ID to- The Leg atlve Appro-
priaticn hi was under consideration but no
result was reached The Committee on Ap.
preparation, of the House pr poses some
very decided changes on the pension policy
and Methods of the Government.
HAST DAY.-The free silver men won vic
tory by defea ing the plan for closure and
recommitting thu rule to the comm ttee. A
number of amendments to The Legls atlye
Appropriation bill were then adopted, and
the bill was passed.
42ND DAY.-In the House the Invalid Pen
sion Appropriation ill was considered IN
comm ttee of tie whole and amendments
whose object was to reduce the amount and
transfer the Pension Bereau from the Inter
ior to the War Department, debated boy
Messrs. Mutchler O'NeIll and Others AT
the evening session pension bills we're con-
tidered.
43Rp DAY.-In the House the Invalid Pen
sion Appropriation bill came up for cons a.
GRAFTON in committee of the whole, and the
Republicans successfully yfilibustered against
the pror ostion to limit he debate. Speeches
were made in eulogy OF the late Edward r.
Sdso MCDOnaS of tSs SsE Hoss sgsSG Guue spc' 70
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
the third year OF Miss Prissy's manage

the third year OF Miss Prissy's manage
ment.
But I saw the deacon the other day
trimming his hedge, which was all white
and sweet with bloom, and he tells me
that the carpenters are busy at his house,
and that he shall have enough produce
to dispose of IN the fall to take him com
pletely out of debt. He certainly has
the handsomest place in the country, aud
by far the most stylish house. AS for
Prissy, her face is tanned light brown,
and her hands are not quite SO white and
small as they once were-not $50 useless
by half !" she says, turning them over
carefully, and showing the little cal
loused Jumps on the palms.
"But we are out of debt anyway she
added, triumphantIy. "This thing OF
being dunned by every other person one
sees is anything but funny"
May Forrest Hill long outshine its
reighbors, and stand as striking me-
mento of one woman's will.-New York
Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
VOL. VI.
LOVES SEASON.

Ia sad sweet days when hectic huShes
Burn red on maple and sumach lea',
When sorrowful winds vail through the
rushes,
And all things whisper of loss aud grief,
When close and closer bold Frost ap
proaches
To snatch the blossoms from Natures
breast,
When night forever on day encroaches-
Oh, then think that love you best.
And yet when winter, that tyrant master,
Has buried autumn in walls of snow.
And bound and fetterel where bold Frost
cast her
Lies outraged Nature in helpless woe.
When all earth's peasures in four walls cen E
ire,
And sile by side il the snrg home nest
We list the tempests which cannos enter
Oh, then say that love you best.
But later on, when the Siren Season
Betrays the trust of the seuile King,
And glad Earth laughs the act of treason,
And winter-dies in t''s arms of Spring,
When bu Is an birds all push and flutter
To free fair Nature so long opprssssl,
thrill with feelings cannot utter,
And then am certain love you best.
But when in sp'enior the qussaly summer
Reigns over the earth an the skies above,
When Nature kneels 10 thu royal comer.
And even the Sun flames hot with Love,
When Pleasure basks in the luscious
weather,
And Care lies out on the sward to rest
Oh, whether apart Or whether together.
1t is then I know that love you best.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in Lip2incost.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
BLIZZARD WEATHER,
MAIL TRAINS ABANDONED.

ST. PAUL, Mimi --Anoth r fierce snow,
storm ragged throughout the State and VIII
add to the almost crppliug d tiicultieS with
III ch the railroads are now struggling.
Every line in the State is working in thor
ouahIy demoralizei time schedule an many
of the regu ar trains have been abandoned.
The Northern Pacific has abandoned its
mail trains to the West ard other roads are
in similar condition.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
NO THROUGH TRAINS FOR A WEEK.

HELENA, Mont.-Coid still continues IN
Montana with temperature ranging from
zero to twenty degrees below, with snow
every day. The losses will be most severe we're
among old COWS, late calves and sou hern @
stock Shipped in late in te seas:n Con
Kobr., the Montana cattle king, says tne
losses will average at least 25 per cent.
There have b. .el no through trains for
week or 80.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17

REPRESENTATIVE BOYER has introduced
in the Pennsylvania Legislature a bill a2'
propriating 5000 for the purchase OF tns
land at Valley Forge as public PARK. lac
act provides that the Improvement, presery-
alton, policing AMI mai ntenance OF the PARK
shall De in the hands OF ten commissioners,
to be appointed by the Governor, for term
of five ye<'s
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17

The Emperor o; Germany is practicjn2
the alarm system on the Berlin Fro bri.
raie. Acco npanisi by Prince Henry OF
Prussia aud the Grand Duke OF Hesse, 10
gives alarms when they are lelst exp,cSe,
an then closely watch the results. His
maissty the other day improvlsed orlll
for the entira salvage corps, and the nremen
in the central depot at Lindsnstrass, and,
after reviewing the forcs. singled out AMI
praised several OF the msn.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
SAVED BY A CAT
A Family B-oape from Burning Build
ing Just in Time.


At the Levy Hoagland residence locited Id
Pequest Valley, N. j., which was burned
early Saturday morning, cat saved tne
family from perishing.
The cat was heard at o'clock running
about and mewing wildly. Mr.. AMI Mrs
Hoagland hal barely time to selz' tnelr
children an scape in their night clothing
Mr.. Hoagland ran over half mile In bis
stocking feet to the home of his father, tne
nearest dwelling. Mrs. Hoagland seized two
bl ,nkets in her fight and saved the children
from freezing until help came.
A few minutes after the family had es"
capped the walls of the house fell. Mr.. Hosg-
lands loss is about $4,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
FIFTY-SECOND CONGRESS-.
Sanate.


37rH DAY-In the Senate a number OF
House bills to which there was no objection
were passed. Sixteen pension bills were
passed The motion 10 proceed 10 the bill
for the cons Iteration of the New York and,
New Jersey bridge was rejected. The bill
requiring railroads to equip their cars with
aui omatic brakes and couplers Was debated
at length.
3STH DAY.-The Senate devoted most Of
lis time to further argument on the bi TO
compel rsilroa1 companies 10 put into use
the automatic car coupler. Mr.. German de-
Tended his party against the ch1rges made
against it Ly Senator Chandler Of not keep
ing the promise, ma le in the National plat
form.
39rH DAY.-The whole Of the session Of the
Senate after the morning hour was devoted
to a discussion of the Railroad Automatic
Car Coupler bill hesubstitue reported by
the Committee on Interstate Commerce was
amended by making the first section, requir-
ing tho use of power driving-wheel brakes,
go into force on the lst of January, 1873, in
stead Of 1895, and the fourth section, iequlr-
ing Tn use Of 2rab-irons or hsnd-holds in
the ends and sides Of cars, go into force on
the lst If July, 1895 instead OF 1893 IL was
also amended 81 as to make it un awful 10
use cars after the 1st of January 1898, that
al nOG -, quiz pSu Win cup eio SouP'iaS
au:t maticdlly y compac' and which can be
uncoupled without the necessity OF men go
ing between he en of the ea's" Final
action wa S not taken OIL the bill.
4OrH DAY-Tbe Vice-president laid before
the Senate communication from the Sec
retary Of tha Treasury, enclosing a supple
IN. ntal list of ju lgments rendered by the
Court of Ckims, am uniting to s2,O7I, 4O2,
which have been presented to the Treasury
Department for al preparation. A number
of bills were taken from the calendar and
passed. A bill was passed with reference to
tue transpoi tation OF merchandise from one
Amer. can FORT TO another. The Car.coup-
Ter bill was discussed, and an amendment
offered by Mr. George was voted down.
41sT DAY.-In the Senate the bill to pre-
mote the safety of en plpyes and travellers
upon rail- Dads by comp ing railroa COM
panies to equip their cars with automatic
couplers and continuous brakes, and their
locomotives with driving wheel brakes, was
finally disposed of in the Senate. The sub
sttute for The House bill of last session was
agreed to and the bi passed The confer
ence report on the Fertilization bill was
agreed TO.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
THE WORK OF THE NoRrHwEsT's BLIZZARD.

Sioux CIrY.-The worst blizzard in years
ragged throughout the Northwes The ILL
nos Central road is blockaded east across
the eptire State Several trains are IN the
snow. Not train is moving on the line A
general blockade prevails on all railroads I'D
South Dakota.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17

DOOOE
felt "blue' enough,
as he sat down to
his six o'clock tea,
in his humble home
on Forest Hill. 1t
was not that the
tea was either badly
served or poor in
quality, for he in
variably purchased
the best groceries
[ h g m ar k @ {
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
SEVERE wINDsroRM IN NEW MEXICO.

LAS VEeAs.-The severest windstorm ever
known in this part of the Territory began
Wedn sday n ght and continued till next
morning. A q eat deal OF damage was done
to outbuildings and fenc.s. A number OF
bouaas were unrOOfed,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17

MICHAEL DAvrrT has been electe1 n men-
ber o. Pa ame-t wi hout opposlloA 10
.eprcsent Northeast Cvr6, lrelanu.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-02-17
PRISClLLA'S MANAG E MENT,
BY MARAH CROSSE FARLEY.

WcZzE>> EACON DODGE
XlEaseNA re1.lhl..,.,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
ViOlators of the Law.

In the police court yesterday John
Daniel, who was arraigned for disor-
derby conduct at the market house, was
discharged; j. IL. Esper, for pouring
Stops on the street, was also discharged;
Thomas Tuggle, for being drunk. was
fined $3.50; j. H. Vexedo, for being
drunk on the street, SIS. The case of
Charles Dickerson, for pouring Stops on
the street, was continued. Estelle
Rucker, for throwing stones at another
colored woman, was fined So. James
Lewis and Ellen Robertson were fined
$40 each for unlawful conduct, which
was RENTED upon their agreeing TO
marry. License was obtained and the
pair of transgressors were married in
the mayors office at 10 o'clock by Rev.
DR.. w. G. Campbell.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
THE ROANOKE TIMES. THURSDAY. AUGUST II. 1898.
LOCAL eeEvITIEs.

w. L. Keene went to Lynchburg yes
terdsy on business trip.
Joe Frank is in Baltimore on bust
ness.
r. M. Page, prominent business man
Of Norfolk, is the city the guest Of NJ.
L. G. Jordan.
Captain Kennedy Palmer, we'll
known artist Of Richmond, who is spend.
ing the summer at Ronsacks, was in the
| city yesterday.
DR.. Cyrus Doggett and wife, Of Fin
castle. accompanied by Miss Melance
Holt, of Galveston, Tex, were in the
city yesterday.
Miss Nellie Strayer. of Rocky Mount,
who has been visiting Mrs. j. e. Null.
| care, returned homo yesterday.
Mrs. 7. M. Howerton has returned
from visit to her old home in Appomat.
tox county.
Mrs. j. E. Mulcare left yesterday for
Patrick Springs to visit her sister, Mrs.
Marshall Hairston, and to spend some
time with friends in Henry and Frank.
lin counties.
Miss Jeannette Hines, of Marshall
avenue, is attending the association
near Rollins.
VIM. c. Bullitt, vice-president of the
Norfolk and Western railroad, has re-
turned home from Philadelphia.
George w. Shelor, OF Bent Mountain,
was in the city yesterday.
Prof c. B. Cannaday, OF Roanoke
College, is in the city, visiting his
father, and will leave to day for
Chicago, to visit the Worlds Fair.
MAJ. j. Il. Sands, vice president and
general manager of the Norfolk and
western, has returned from Washing.
ton, where he went to attend the funeral
of his mother.
Misses Agnes and Annie Penick, who
have been visiting the Misses Gum, at
Vlnton, returned to their home at Lex
ington yesterday.
Miss Marcia Vandergrift, of Martins
vile, is the guest of the Misses Hines,
on Marshall avenue.
John Kelley, the well-known Lynch.
burg contractor, was in the city yester-
day on business.
H. c. Deal is visiting his mother at
Norfolk.
Mrs. E. e. Holzer is visiting relatives
in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. Haynes, of Clifton Forge, is
visiting her friend, Mrs. Campbell at
First avenue 8. W.
j. b. Fuller, division engineer of
maintenance of way of The eastern
division of the Norfolk and Western,
went to Bluefield, w. Va, Yesterday
on OH ;ial business.
The family of Arthur l.. Rurks have
returned from a visit to Allegheny
county.
j. M. Tucker and family are visitir q
friends in Amherst county
Miss Annie Brett, OF Suffolk, is visit
ing Mrs. John II. Wright on Eighth
avenue S. w.
Misses Lucretia Delp and Sallie
Browning, OF Philadelphia, are visiting
the family Of f. w. Delp, of this city
Robert IA. Owens left yesterday on a
trip East in the interest OF the Old
Dominion Photograph Company
Judge S. G Whittlo and Col. Peter
III. Hairston, Of Martinsville, passe d
through the city yesterday en- route for
Giles county to spend a week in trout
| fishing
j. j. Catogni has returned from a
| business trip to Bluefeld.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17

Jack Galloway, u colored man, was ar
rested yesterday on the charge of steal.
ing watch from Jos. l. Bryant at
Gambill & Co.'S. mill few days ago. He
gave bail for his appearance at police
court to-day. Charles White, another
colored man, was arrested on the same
charge at the time the watch was stolen,
but was acquitted.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Funeral of the Int u. G. WALLACE. sr

The funeral services over the body of
the late j. c. Wallace, Sr, took place
from the family residence, 60l Campbel
street, yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
the ceremony being conducted by Rev.
E. Il. Pollard and Rev. w. T. Hammer.
The remains were inferred in the City
Cemetery
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
in COTTON GOODS
last Chance at Remnants.

The last gathering of remnants has
been made and are now all on our rem
nant counter. About one half regular
price takes any of them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Thief Enters NJ. q. price.,uou.e

Some unknown thief entered the
house of NJ. G. Price, SOC Campbell
street, Tuesday night and stole gold
watch and chain, SO gold peice, sill
yer stamp and two Columbian half dol
lars. AS yet no clue to the thief has
been discovered.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Three Nights Festival in belmont.

The Ladies Aid Society of the United
Brethren Church will hold festival
over Dyer Bros store, in Belmont, for
the benefit OF the building fund, on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
IT'S SAFE-

Money put in real estate at the pres
ent prices is absolutely safe. Splendid
10 room house with all possible conven-
fences in the best location in town,
$500. The house cost more than that.
Patterson avenue lots, 5Oxl5O feet $500
each.
Large l6 room house with all tho con-
veniences, near the business part OF the
town. The best location in town for a
boarding house, $1,000; terms to suit.
Good room house with bath room,
large stable on the lot. Price 1880;
very cheap.
One OF the finest and best loca ted resi-.
dence properties in town; 16 large rooms,
all modern Improvements, large lot
Price IS 600; cost Sl4 900; terms to suit
We have broom house on large lot
in Christiansburg that we will trade for
house or lot mere and pay the differ
ence in cash.
Good room house with all improve.
ments in the southwest near Jefferson
street. Price $500; $3.50 cash, balance
S45 per month. viii take a good lot as
p art payment
Good room house in the northeast
$1,000; $3.50 cash, balance easy monthly
payments. Cheap.
Special bargain in the best located s.
room house on Jefferson street. Very
cheap.
Lots in the Lewis addition 5Ox13O feet
each, from $500 to $500 each.
Good room house in the northwest,
$1,000; $50 cash, balance SIT per month
without interest.
FARMS.
2715 acres in miles OF Roanoke on
the railroad; all in fruit; room house
on the place, 5000.
80 acres OF the best truck garden land
3 miles from town on Tinker creek,
$2IO0.
Good farm 1870 acres, with good i'm.
provements, 3 miles from town. Fine
fruit. This years crop, pair of mules
and all the farm implements thrown in.
Price $4,000; 100 cash, balance to
years. This is very good place and
well worth the money.
]. F. VIuGFIELD,
Real Estate and Insurance Ag't.
eIo Commerce St.