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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19

comes rolling mountain. After tearing
the trees and buildings of the windward
islands-and almost the islands themselves
out of their foundations, the storm sea
burst upon the archipelago ut the mouth of
Rigolet bayou, where the heavier trophies
of the first conquest now operated like bat
tering rams. snags crashing through the
walls of stone house and RATS breaking
down the piles of wharfs and railway
bridges.
1t would have taken Sherman's army q
week to demolish an so mile stretch of rail
way tracks as effectually rs the coast storm
accomplished that job between New Or
leans and Biloxi.
Nearer the coast buildings of consider
able size have vanished without q trace
too often together with their inhabitants.
for at least two-fifths of the 1000 victims
Of that climax storm persisted in their
dwellings In the midst of the uproar of
the elements the shrieks of drowning sail
ors could be heard from the bay, but with
the best will the chances of rescue seemed
almost hopeless. More than one lifeboat
was capsized by being flung completely
out OF the water and turned over in midair
or being hurled against piers with force
that would have cracked the ribs of an
ironclad
AS seen from the distance by the refu-
gees Of u few stormproof buildings, like
the lighthouse in the bay of ST. Louis, the
waves that accomplished that ruin often
seemed to roll in leisurely grandeur, with
no Indication of their latent capacity for
mischief, till they struck solid obstacle
just as half spent cannon balls may be seen
tumbling over the ground in way that
might tempt novice to risk q kick at the
rolling object, which perhaps in the next
moment will demonstrate the risk of such
experiments by shivering an oak tree
The storm itself never left doubt of its
potency. Its blows in the open air felt like
strokes with the broadside of heavy oar,
and massive buildings could be seen rock
ing to and fro in the blasts of gale which
undoubtedly attained n maximum velocity
of more than 100 miles an hour. Captain
Emile Laruc of Quater PISS states that the
fury of the storm again and again broke
his grasp upon heavy lunches of shore
weeds, though he is an expert sailor, with
wrist power enough to climb rope by the
hand over hand process.
stone building near Mississippi City,
east of Bay st. Louis, was supposed to be
hurricane proof and became crowded with
refugees, but was at last blown away niece
meal, tier after tier of stones being torn off
the rooiiess walls with violence that scat
tered them i'll all directions and obliged the
fugitives to run the gauntlet of n regular
bomba.!ment. L. l.. OSWALD, NJ, ID.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
A GREAT BOOK LOVER
Mr.. sPoFFoRD THE BEST POSTED
BlBLloTHEc IN THE COUNTRY.
An Undisputed Authority on the History
OF Litorature-The New Library and tho
Old-The Beauties Of the Now Building.
A Mine OF Usefulness.
Especial Corrcspondence.l

Especial correspondence
WASHINGTON. Nov. Visitors to
the capitol behold short distance to
The east of this great edifice another
beautiful structure, now being topped
ont with splendid golden dome. 1t
Is the new national library. 1t is
the future homo of that congressional
library which is now housed in the CEN
tral part Of the capitol, and which in
ITS confusion and crowding has become
sairly picturesque. It is not enough to
cay that the new library is a splendid
structure. 1t is, or will be whom fin
tshed, the finest library building in the
world. 1t is more colnmodious, better
lighted and ventilated, and is in all re-
spects more perfectly adapted to the
purposes for which it was intended
than any other library edifice on the
face Of the globe. It is something for
the youngest Of the first class nations
Of the world to be able to boast posses
sion Of such monument to the enlight-
eminent and progressiveness Of its peo-
pie.
A Marvellous Bib1iophiIe.
For this great and beautiful struc-
ture we have one man to thank moro
than all others together. That man is
Ainsworth r. Spoiford, who for 80 years
has been the librarian Of congress. It
was Mr.. Spofford who made the first
suggestion for the erection of a new
library, 81 years ago. He followed
his suggestion by earnest effort to i'm
press upon senators and representatives
the necessity for providing better quar-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19

had to find resting places upon the floor
Less than two-thirds Sof our library
has shelf room in this, building. We,
now have grand total Of '676,000
books, and in addition thereto $40, 900.
pamphlets. 1--we classified our pam.
phlets as they do in Europe, counting,
each separate pamphlet as volume,
our total would be at least 100, 900
higher - $3.50
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
MIR. sPoFFoRD IN THE OLD LIBRARY.

MIR. spoFFoRD IN THE OLD LIBRARY.
to my rescue. My fingers would do
quite as well as my eyes in distinguish
Ing between number Of volumes on a
shelf
You have many bound volumes of
newspapers, have You not?'
eyes. We have one of the most val
liable collections of newspapers in the
world. In all we have 16, 900 volumes
OF bound newspapers. To the histo-
rians who will perform their work in
the years to come these volumes will
prove Invaluable. Our newspaper files
go back 100 years in this country and
300 years in Great Britain. This fee
ture OF the library is the one which we
would find it impossible to replace in
case Of loss. WALTER WELI.MAN.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
CLEVELAND WRATHY.

lie Thinks the Republicans Were Mis-
trcated-Their Votes Are Needed to
Repeal the silver Law.
New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE president
is not entirely satisfied with the man
ner in which Secretary Carlisle con-
Quoted the negotiations with the de-.
mocracy of the house. Mr. Cleveland
felt that there ought TO be some sort Of
consultation, some recognition Of the
republicans, especially in view OF the
fact that republican votes would be
needed TO secure the repeal of the sill
yer law, and more particularly because,
rs he had intimated in his message. the
subject was one which was beyond
partisanship.
When the president discovered that
the republican minority had been so
treated as to make it fair for it TO sup
pose that the democracy did not care
to have it participate in the discussion,
in fact was disposed to ignore
the minority altogether, Mr. Cleveland
was angry. He had himself said two
or three times to congressman who
called to see him about offices that the
man who thought about partisan pol.
tics or about offices at a time like this
almost deserved TO be shot. He said
70 one congressman: Il will not look
At single paper nor listen 10 q single
application until this matter is settled,
and am amazed that anybody should
think of coming to me upon these
trifiing matters when this nightmare is
hanging over US"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

It Il said that a salmon, when quite
devoid of appetite. may be worried into
taking fly, If only flies be presented
TO him with irritating psrtinaeity.
Hang it, he exclains, II can not be
troubled with this Jock Scott any
longer'-he makes an irritable snap az
II and is lost Possibly. in the same
way, persons are driven nearly wild by
seeing this and that commodity thrust
on their notice in railway stations. in
trains in the streets, in the fields, on
the top of Ben Macdhui Then they
may purchase a sample in despair, may
Xix il and go on using it. his may
be the theory of frantic and hideous
advertisements; but. on the whole, II
might seem more likely TO work its
own destruction. Whatever / buy,
viii not buy that" one can conceive
the citizen remarlSing and looking out
for less obtrusive article But II
advertising did not pay. people would
not enthusiastically Review
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
THE WHISKY MEN
Fighting For an Extension of the Tima
for rnyInE Thelr Two.

Fighting For an Extension of the Tina
for Paying Their Taxes.
WAsWNGroN, Aug. Ex-senator FRYE,
of Maine Thursday introduced in tho
senate a protest against bill intro
duced several days ago by Senator
Voorhees, providing for extending 81.
months the bonded period of whisky
Senator Frye stated that his protest
had been prepared by the managers of
the National Temperance union and
gave notice that he proposed to oppose
the measure of Senator Voorhees,.
Prominent distillers from Pennsvl-
vania, Ohio and Kentucky have been in
the city ever since congress convened
working up sentiment in favor of ex-
tending for a period of six months the
bonded period. They finally prevailed
on Senator Voorhees,, chairman of the
senate finance committee. to introduce
a bill.
Ii is probable that his committee will
report the measure favorably within a
day or two. senator Fry and several
other senator's representing prohibi.
ton states viii fight the bill when it
comes up in the senate. The whisky
men have a big lobby ON the ground
and il win not permit their bill TO be
defeated if money can secure its adop-
ton
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
THE CABINET
Dissatisfied With the Behring Sea Decision
The United states seaiers Have No Adj
vantage over Others.

dissatisfied with the Behrfng Sea Decision
The United states seaiers Have No Adj
vantage over Others.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-Secretary
Gresham is said to be dissatisfied with
the findings of the Behring sea tribunal
IN regard 20 the regulations established
and it is understood that his views are
shared by other cabinet officers. The
regulations are Interpreted TO mean
that the United States will have en-
tailed upon them the cost and worry of
patroning Behring sea without benefit
TO its sealers, while Russia, Japan and,
perhaps. other nations reap harvest,
the regulations being binding only on
Great Britain and this country.
II is not likely that any definite poll
~ respecting the guardianship of the
sea will be outlined until the opening
Of the first season next year. because
bad weather viii put an. end to the
operations of the sealers in about two
weeks. The restrictions placed on seal
ers with reference TO fire arms nets
explosives and steam vessels will have
the effect, it is believed of causing Ca
madam scalers 10 resort to desper-
ate methods TO secure good catches,
and much poaching is feared
In the close season, during the
months of May, June and July,
both Great Britain and the United
states will be obliged to maintain a
fleet of naval vessels TO keep poachers
from the sealing waters, and il is be-
lieved at the navy department that this
will result in the establishment of a
permanent Behring sea squadron for
duty during the three months named.
The United States will also be Obliged
to maintain Il watch on the waters
within the siXty-mile zone around the
Pribyloff islands during the entire mild
season, from the LIST of April to the list
of September.
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THE DECISION
or the Behring Sea Tribunal Causes Much
Comment In Washington.

OF the Behring Sea Tribunal Causes Much
Comment In Washington.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 16-The dispatch.
IS from Paris announcing that decis.
ion had been rendered by the Behring
sea tribunal has caused much discussion
and comment here among the officials
Of the state and treasury departments
and in the senate and house.
soon after the receipt at the state
department Tuesday of Mr.. Fosters
dispatches word was sent 10 Secretary
Carlisle, who has supervision over the
seal islands in Behring sea- and a tele-
gram was sent 20 the president at Gray
Gables acquaintinR him with the sub
stance Of the decision
The senate committee on foreign reg.
ulations has expected the decision rem
dered. and few OF the members were at
al surprised. Senator Butler stated
that he never believed that the conten-
ton OF this government that the Beh.
ring sea was a closed sea could be
maintained. The sea, he said. was too
large body Of water for ch claim
TO be exercised over and stated that a
decision against us on that point car.
ried with 10 the other Incorporated Sc q.
tions Of articles.
Senator Butler believes, however.
that much viii have been achieved il
the cooperation Of England is secured
in the protection Of seal life.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
IN DESPAIR.
Without Money, Without Work
and Without Hope.
wells. and With Locked Arms. Leaped
Toward Iterntty-Terrlblo struggle
In the Water with Harbor Police.

MONTREAL, Que, Aug. 1s.-Without
money, without work, without hope,
standing face TO face with starvation in
strange city, William jefferson. Will
liam OReilly and Michael Stark. ma
tives of the United States, determined
10 end all earthly ills early Thursday
morning. and, bidding each other good
by, their arms locked together, the trio
jumped into the St Lawrence where its
deadly current was strongest
IL was thrillingly dramatic attempt
Mt suicide, the like of which, even in
fiction, was never equaled before. II
was also sad commentary on the
boosted charity fame OF Montreal that
three strange men should seek eternity,
driven desperate by the absolute want
of food. The tragic incident was wit
messed by hundreds on the wharves,
among others by Constables Hacl<ett
and Murray, of the Harbor police
squad, who at once hurried in boat to
save from themselves these three vic
Tins of grim despair. The three men
were all good swimmers, but even the
rapid river, 50 swiftly bearing them to
death, brought no fear, for, resolutely
clasped in each others arms. they
made no effort TO save themselves.
but awaited the end. The police
boat reached the unfortunates as they
We're sinking for the last time. and then
began the most desperate struggle ever
witnessed in Montreal harbor between
the officers and suicides-the one to
RESCUE the others 10 carry out their
terrible intentions. Three times did
the officers drag O'Reilly and jefferson
out, overcome and rescued them, but
poor Stark found the grave he sought
in the depths of the rapidly rolling
river The body has not been recov-
cred, nor is it likely TO be. The res
cued are held 10 answer charge of at
tempted suicide.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
cb,np r.cur.Ion. to tho west.

An exceptionally favorable opportunity
for visiting the richest aud most productive
sections Of the west and northwest will be
afforded by the series Of low rate harvest
excursions which have been arranged by
the North. Western Line Tickets for these
excursions will be sold on August 22d, Sep
tember 18th and October 10Th, 1893, 10 points
I'm Northwestern Iowa, Western Minnesota,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Manitoba,
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah,
and will be good for return passage within
twenty days from date Of sale. Stop-over
privileges viii be allowed on going trip In
territory 10 which the tickets are sold. For
further information call on or address
Ticket Agents OF connecting lines Circu-
lars giving rates and detailed information
A Thrall, General Passenger and Ticke7
Agent, Chicago & North Western Railway
Chicago.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
DUPLICATE EXHIBITS.
Conditions Under Which Foreigners Car
Sell Them.

sell Them.
WoRLD's FAIR GROUNDS. CHICAGO.
Aug. 1.-THE foreign commissioners al
their meeting next Friday will have be-
fore them the ultimatum of the council
of administration regarding the condi-
lions under which the sale of duplicate
exhibits in the departmental buildings
of the fair will be allowed.
When the foreign exhibitors have
paid into the treasury of the exposition
10 per cent. of the invoice price of their
displays they will get permit from the
authorities 20 sell duplicates for imme-
date delivery. The commissioners
have been holding mild threat over
the head of the administrative council
that if the exhibitors from their coun-
tries were not allowed to sell what
they pleased in their representation
sections covers would be lad over the
foreign exhibits.
But this threat has had no weight
with the council, which will forward 10
the foreign representatives the terms
decided upon as "a final deliverance II
any general attempt is made to cover
exhibits the council will bring into
action the physical powers of the ex-
position TO restrain the commissioners
from interfering with the installed ex-
hibits. Then they may be kept out OF
the big buildings altogether.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
BLOUNT CALLED HOME.
His Return Was AT the Request of the
State Department.

Niite department.
WASHINGTON, Aug. is. - Minister
Blount came to this country in response
TO summons from the state depart.
ment, as his presence in Washington is
required for an intelligent considera-
ton of the proposed treaty between the
provisional government of Hawaii and
the United States regarding the future
relations of the two countries. Mr..
Blounts return is also due to the fact
that his business in Hawaii is practical
ly concluded, and business interests in
this country demand his attention.
One result of Minister Blount's visit
TO the United States is that Honolulu
is for the first time in years without "A
diplomatic representative from the
United States Consul-General Sever
ance and Admiral SBerret are there,
but Mr.. Blount distinctly stated that
neither had diplomatic authority. lie
has, however, turned over the archives
of the government with other property
10 the consul general, and that official
will undoubtedly act as an inter-
mediary in the event that il becomes
necessary to communicate directly
with the provisional COVER nment dur
ing Mr.. Blount's absence from his post.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
IMMIGRANT INSPECTION.
Officials TO Max, Tour 81 the Northern
Enrdrrs of the Initrd stntc..

Officials TO MAKE Tour ~ the Northern
Eordcrs of the United states.
NAsHlNGroN, Aug. is Supt Stump,
accompanied by Inspector OF immigra-
ton Scmer. of New York. will shortly
make tour OF the northern borders Of
the United States for the purposes Of
strengthening the inspection OF imrni-
Grants coming i'm from Canada. They
viii go over the entire line from New
brunswick 60 the lakes. and will inter-
view thr Canadian railroad officials ut
Quebec ana other points. 10 is Superin-
tcudcnt ~tumps intention 10 have the
Immigrants coming from Canada landed
40 certain points he has indicated
huitaIo Detroit Port Huron and some
other place ON The Saultc river ~ the
best places for inspecting such jimmie
grants. and tho force OF immigrant in-
srectiuu VIII be Increased 10 these
places
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

WAsWNGroN, Aug. 1I-Assistant
Secretary Reynolds, in a decision We'd
uesday held that attorneys in pension
cases would hereaf ter be allowed "a fee
of e. in increase claims under the act Of
June - 1890. 1t was conteujed by the
attorneys i'm interest that fees under
the act of June %. 1890, should bc gov
erned as TO amount by the act of July
10, 1854, which allows Zee of siC
where no contract for q greater fec rs
stipulated for. or where no contract for
ices has been filed.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

CoLrmrs Ind. Aug. l1.-In the cir
cult court hero Wednesday morning.
Sarah Hackney. 300 the n1mc of the
state Of Indiana. brought suit against
her SON. Leonard d. Hackney judge OF
the supreme court Of this state. and
Clarence W. Adams, Of This city. The
case has au interesting history. and
grew ont OF the settlement OF her hus-
LuuI-. n.luID
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

DETROIT. Mich, Aug. 1s-John Lo-
gan Chapman. democratic member of
GO" ress for the First district of Michi-
gan. died at llnrpcrs hospital here
r~dIy morning. aged C3 He had
been I'M Of pneumonia Tor three weeks
past lie was serving his third term
from his district and prior to going
To- congress had been judge of the SUI
pcrior court Of Detroit for number Of
Lnmr-.
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TO stay Judgmsnts

~AtEN, Ore, Aug lG.-Gov pcnr1ycr
tuesday sent % letter 20 the members
Of the state Legislature requesting their
opinions as 60 the advisabiHty Of call.
ing special session for the purpose OF
passing % law 70 stay the execution OF
judgments
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

CWcAco Aug fs The affairs Of
John tuiahv were practically settled
Thursday morning and ara arrange
mrnt was perfected which assures Co
hia creditors settlement at the rate OF
700 cents ON every dollar OF the udebt-
'.nss~ contracted bv him in Tine col
lapse of the recent pori, deal SIR Cud-
ahys total Indebtedness is about st.-
100000. anal nc has placed ira che hands
of trustees real estate and col. tcraIs
valued $50 $3.50 o0t rhu-- Iay morning
Edward S.. Michael aud Patrick Cud.
ans. brother. of john came 60 the
rescue AMI promised SOD 600 % yeur Coz
i've YEAR.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23
Lo--Rate Harvest excursions

Via the Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron
Mountain Route, August % September IL
and October 10. Tickets on sale TO principal
points in the West aud Southwest at oNH
FARE for the ROUND TRIP plus So, limited to
twenty days from date OF sale for return.
For further information, descriptive pamph
address II. c. TOWNSEND, G.. z. & 7. A, 81.
Louis No.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

WAsWSoroN. Aug 1.-THE contest
bled hy eN-'on0re stewart. Of Ola.
Hnois. democrat against Congressman
Robert a. thilds win be dropped Mr.
stewart shows mo- interest in tine care
and bis friends arc not disposed to 20
ahead
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cold I'm Chicago

CHICAGO. Aug H. Chicago banks re-.
ceived t't5 600 in gold "wednesday ON
important engagements. and The yci-
low metal viii continue % arrive AS
long as Vow York exchange sells AT a
discount. which will not permit Of the
movement
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Aroused and Regulated

BY that purest and best of botanic alter
atives, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. dor
mant liver renews its secretive action and
impels the bile into the proper channels.
This welcome change is accomplished by
disappearance of the yellow tinge of the
skin and eyeballs, uneaslness I'm the right
side, constipation, morning nausea, dizzi-
ness, furred appearance of the tongue, and
sourness of the breath, which accompany
liver trouble. Rheumatism, dyspepsia, ma
laria and kidney complaint are removed by
the Bitters
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

DFNvEE. Col, AUG IS 10 tranepiros
chat Dan hrata. who brutality nur.
3crcd Grand Army 'etcran LightfoUt o.
few weeks ago and was lvnched in a
sensational manner in this city. was
chief o. 90 gang of EXPERT Italian CO m-
ferf.s.f..r.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

BHDGErOHr, Conn Aug I6 The
story Of the serious illness OF Mrs.
Beecher secms - be unfouudcd. Nrs
Beecber visited here week ago with
her daughter They then went &c
cornwall 90 visit relatives Mrs
b"ccher passed through here this noon
apparently iva her usual health on her
way ~ Brooklyn
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Grasshoppers DeatroYlnz VegotntLnn

HorkiNsvHlE, KY, Aug l7.-Grass.
hoppers have lately made their appear.
incc i'm This county in swarms OF count
less millions. and are DESTROYING all
growing crops az fearful rate. Entire
helds of corn have been eaten mp. and
clover also has suffered terribly from
their ravarcs Eic-dsarc being ,tr.ppcd
OF everything green in % night
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

PHuApELrmA. Aug. H. Down a
tho lnzarctto quarantine station there
irc three cases ~ yellow fever taken
from thc schooner uctGc 81 Lester.
from 'ccrgctowu. ID. g.. viii ,h arrived
't ttis port tuesday afternoon.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-08-23

6HNEvN. Aur is.-A yCuue English.
man named buckas who rlt saa. with
'riend an accompanied Us two
ddc9 to ascend thc Iassh mmutains.
Kissed l.s fo Sing FOO the darkness AND
.cll doya Cd Pro ipioe Bc WIS iAst,,u.
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