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chosen 10 carry out their purposes are
bound by their promises, not less than by
the command of their masters, to devote
themselves unremittingly TO this service.
While there should be no surrender OF
principles. our task must be undertaken
wisely and without Vindictiveness. our
mission is not punishment, but the recti-
from the daily life of our people, we re-
duce inordinate and unequal advantages
too long enjoyed, this is but necessary
If we exact from unwilling minds acquies-
cence in a theory Of honest distribution of
the fund of governmental benetcence
treasured up for all, we but insist upon
tions. When we tear aside the delusions
and misconceptions which have blinded
our countrymen to their condition under
vicious tariff laws, we but show them
how far they have been led away from the
paths OF contentment and prosperity.
When we proclaim that the necessity for
revenue to support the government fur
nishes the only justification for taxing the
people, we announce truth so plain that
its denial would seem TO indicate the ex-
tent to which judgment may be influenced
by familiarity with perversions of the tax
ing power; and when we seek to reinstate
the self-confidence and business enterprise
OF our citizens, by dtscrediting an abJect
dependence upon governmental favor, we
strive to stimulate those elements of
American character which support the
hope of American achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption OF the pledges
which my party has made, and solicitude
for the complete justification OF the trust
the people have reposed in us, constrain
me to remind those with whom L am to
cooperate that we can succeed in doing
the work which has been especially set
before us only by the most sincere, har-
monious and disnterested effort. Even IL
insuperable obstacles and opposition pre-
vent the consummatlon OF our task, we
shall hardly be excused; and if failure can
be traced to our fault or neglect, we may
be sure the people will hold us to q swift
and eXacting accountability.
The oath / now take to preserve, protect
and defend the Constitution of the United
States not only impressively defines the
great responsibility L assume, but sug-
gests obedience to constitutional COM
mands as the rule by which my official
conduct must be guided. shall to the
best of my ability, and within my sphere
ally protecting every grant of federal
power 1T contains, by defending all it's re-
strants when attacked by impatience and
restlessness, and by enforcing its limita-
tions and reservations in favor OF the
states and people.
Fully impressed with the gravity of the
duties that confront me and mindful of my
weakness, l should be appalled, If 1t were
my lot to bear unaided the responsibilities
which await me. / am, however, saved
from discouragement when l remember
that shall have the support and the coun
sci and cooperation of wise and patriotic
men who will stand by my side in Cabinet
places or will represent the people in theiI
legislative halls.
| find also much comfort In remembering
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bequeathed to us as an object 81 our love
and veneration. IL perverts the patriotic
sentiment of our countrymen and tempts
them to pitiful calculation of the sordid
gain to be derived from their governments 8
maintenance. 1t undermines the self-re-
lance of our people and substitutes In Its
place dependence upon governmental Ia
yoritism 1t stiles the spirit of true Amer
icanism and stupefies every ennobling
trait OF American citizenship.
The lessons of paternalism ought to be
unlearned and the better lesson taught,
that while the people should patrioticaily
and cheerfully support their government
Its functions do not include the support Of
the people.
The acceptance of this principle leads to
a refusal OF bounties and subsidies, which
burden the labor and thrift of a portion
of our citizens to aid ill-advised or Ian
gushing enterprises in which they have
mo concern. 1t leads also to a challenge
of wild and reckless pension expenditure,
which overleaps the bounds of grateful
recognition of patriotic service and prosti-
tutes to vicious uses the peoples prompt
and generous impulse TO aid those dis
abled in their country'S defense. Every
thoughtful American must realize the i'm
portance OF checking at it's beginning any
tendency in public or private station, to
regard frugality and economy as virtues
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ness, which usually results from whole
combinations frequently constitute con-
spiracies against the interests of the peo-
pie, and in all their phases they are un-
natural and opposed to our American sense
of fairness. 10 the extent that they can be
reached and restrained by federal power,
the general government should relieve our
citizens from their interference and eXac-
tioES.
Loyalty to the principles upon which our
government rests positively demands that
the equality before the law which 1T guar
antees to every citizen should be justly
and in good faith conceded In all parts of
the land. The enjoyment of this right fol-
lows the badge of citizenship wherever
found and, unimpaired by race or color,
it appeals for recognition to American
manlinesS and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon us re-
sponsibilities we cannot escape. Humanity
and consistency require us to treat them
with forbearance and in our dealings with
them to honestly ana considerably regard
their rights and interests. Every effort
should be made to lead them, through the
paths of civilization and education, to
self-supporting and independent citizen
ship. In the meantime, as the nation s
wards, they should be promptly defended
against the cupidty of designing men and
shielded from every influence or tempta-
ton that retards their advancement.
The people Of the United States have de-
creed that upon this day the control of
their government in its legislative and ex-
ccutive branches shall be given to politi-
cal party pledged in the most positive
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The Inauguration Address.

At about :35 o'clock the doors leading
into the rotunda on the central portico of
the inaugural stand swung open and Mar
shall Dan Ransdell, of the District of
Columbia. and Marshal Wright, Of the
United States Supreme Court, appeared,
heading the procession. EX-Nice-Pres1dent
Morton and Chief Justice Fuller and the
Justices of the Supreme Court, except
Judges Blatchford, Field and Harlan,
Valentine and Senators Teller. McPher-
son and Ransom, of the committee of ar
rangements, preceding President Harrison
and President-elect Cleveland. who
walked side by side.
Behind the incoming and outgoing Pres
and an unusually large contingent from
the diplomatic corps, members or the
House of Representatives, Governors Of
states and other official persons.
The President and PreSident-elect, Vice
President Morton, Chief Justice Fuller
and the committee of arrangements were
shown to the front of the platform, where
within a rallied inclosure had been laid
bright green carpet. upon which had been
placed large, leatner-covered chairs, sew
eral tables, q reading desk and other fur
nishings which gave bright touch to the
scene.
Mr.. Cleveland was warmly greeted by
the patient throng gathered about the
stepped to the front and began the deliv-
cry of his inaugural address which was
as follows
My Fellow Citizens-In obedience to the
mandate of my countrymen, / am about to
dedicate myself to their service under the
by the expression of confidence and per-
sonal attachment which has called me to
this service l am sure my gratitude can
mako no better return than the pledge I
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which we may safely outgrow. The toler-
ance of this idea results in the waste OF
the peoples money by their chosen serV-
ants and encourages prodigality and eX-
travagance in the home life of our coun-
trymen.
Under our scheme of government the
the citizen; and the contempt of our peo-
pie for economy and frugality in their
personal affairs deploraby saps the
strength and sturdineSs of our national
1t is plain dictate of honesty and good
government that public expenditures should
be limited by public necessity and that
this should be measured by the rules Of
strict economy; and it is equally clear
that frugality among the people is the best
guaranty of a contented and strong sup
port of free institutions.
one mode of the Misrepresentation Of
public funds is avoided when appointments
to office, instead of being the rewards OF
partisan activity, are awarded to those
whose efficiency promises fair return OF
work for the compensation paid to them
To secure the fitness and competency Of
appointees to office, and to remove from
the political action the demoralizing mad
ness for spoils, civil service reform has
found a place in our public policy and
laws. The benefits already gained through
this instrumentality and the further use
fulness it promises, entitle it to the hearty
support and encouragement of all who
desire to see our public service well per-
formed or with hope for the elevation Of
the political sentiment and the puriiica-
ton of the political methods.
The existence of immense aggregations
of kindred enterprises and combinations OF
business interests, formed for the purpose
of limiting production and fixing prices, -
Inconsistent with the fair field which oui &c
to be. open to every independent activ' =.
Legitimate strife in business should - :
be superseded by an enforced concess / D .
to the demands Of combinations that b >
the power to destroy; nor should the p .
pie to be served lose the benefit of che, e.
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They're the cheapest pill you can
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You pay only FOR the value re-
ceived. Can You ask more?
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the great trust confided to me with no
feeling of self-confidence but rather with
that of grave distrust Of my ability sat
isfactorily to meet its requirements. may
be pardoned for saying that 1t shall be
my earnest endeavor to discharge the imT
portant duties which lie before me with
no less of impartiality and courtesy than
of firmness and fidelity. Earnestly invok-
ing the cooperation, the forbearance, the
charity of each of its members, i now
enter upon my duties as presiding officer
OF the Senate"
Secretary of the Senate McCook read
the proclamation of the President conven-
ing the Senate in extraordinary session
and then the Senators newly elected or
reelected, came forward, each escorted
by his colleague, and the. oath OF office
was solemnly administered by the Vice
President. the Senators afterward sub
scribng to the same at the clerks desk;
All the preliminaries having been duly
disposed of the Vice-President directed
the sergeant-at-arms to proceed to the
execution of the order of the Senate rel
alive to the Inauguration of the President
of the United States. The procession to
the east portico of the Capitol was then
begun.
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new HAND THE HELM
CLEVELAND INAUGURATED AS
PRESIDENT.
An Interesting Account OF the Inaugural
Doings at the Capital of the Nation
President Cleve,and's Address-Grand
Parade-The Ball, Toilets. Etc.

The fourth of March, eighteen hundred
and ninety-three was a blustery, blz-
zardy day, ill-fltted for the inauguration
of a new ruler for 65, ,OOO,O 600 people. Snow
and wind were the only marring features
Of the great event. Grover Cleveland was
on that day given command of the grand
old "ship of state to which he had been
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At the conclusion of the inaugural ad-
dress the firing of a gun brought the COM
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(AttCrney-General.)
RICHARD OLNEY.


mands of the first grand division to atten-
ton, and amid the presidential salute of
twenty-one guns from the batteries of the
Washington barracks, the Washington
navy yards and Fort Myer, Va, the pro-
cession began to move. President Cleve-
land and ex-President Harrison returned
to the chamber, repairing at once to Mr..
Morton's private room. Here an elaborate
buffet lunch was ready and was speedily
enjoyed. After the lunch Mr.. Cleveland
and Mr.. Harrison emerged from the room.
AS they buttoned up their coats and start
ed towards the basement stairs, Mr. Har-
rison said to Mr.. Cleveland laughingly:
I'VE will go to the White House now and
turn things over to YOU" and the two
central figures of the days American
as boys down the marble stairway and
gained their carriage.
In n few minutes President Cleveland
and Mr.. Harrison, riding in the latters
after passing the reviewing stand. After
spending n few minutes in the parIor
President Cleveland, on the arm of Chair
man Barrett and accompanied by Gen.
to the reviewing stand and took his place
there. A hearty cheer greeted the Presi-
dent as he appeared and the shouts re-
doubled as he took his place In the con-
spicuous projection of the structure, where
he stood during the parade. He was soon
Joined by Mrs. Cleveland and the other
ladies OF the presidential party.
Had the day been pleasant 60,000 would
have been in line. but as II was, many
civil bodies declined to brave the elements.
Mcmahon, of New York, grand marshal,
who was ably assisted. The United States
forces which led the parade were under
the command of Brig. Gen. John r. Brook
ana presented a solderly appearance.
Continued on tn pdge.)
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| find also much comfort In remember

that my countrymen are just and generous
and in the assurance that they will not
condemn those who by sincere devotion
20 their service deserve their forbearance
and approval.
Above all I know there is a supreme
being who rules the affairs of men and
whose goodness and mercy have always
followed the American people; and 1 know
He Will not turn from US now If We hum
bly, and reverently seek His powerful aid.
The Oath 90 Office.
AT the conclusion OF his remarks, MIR.
Cleveland turned around to the chief JUS
tice, who was attired in the robes Of his
office to take the oath prescribed by the
constitution. Chief Justice Fuller and the
other persons near to the President re-
moved their hats and with barred heads
listened to the taking of the oath of Of
flee, which was pronounced by Chief JUS
tice Fuller in n clear voice, Mr.. Cleveland
asserting to it by bowling his head and
kissing the Bible. The oath taken by the
President is what is known as the consti-
tutional oath, and reads as follows:
II do solemnly swear that | will faith
fully execute the Office of President of the
United States, and will to the best of my
ability preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States"
The Bible used in the ceremony was CIV
en- President Cleveland by his mother
forty-one years ago. BY his special re-
quest 1t was eight years ago put to the
same service for which IL was used to-day.
The Parade.
At the conclusion of the inaugural adj
dress the firing of q gun brought the COM
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-07
FIRE IN THE NAVY YARD.
A Big Brick Building Used as IA Storeroom
DESTROYED.

NORFOLK, Dec. 6.-There was an i'm
mense FIRE in the navy yard this morn
ing and before the flames could be sub
dued brick and slate building, rs feet
wide and $50 feet long, three stories
high, with it's contents of steam engine
stores, was in ashes.
The fire was discovered at 1870 o'clock
and Admiral Brown at once ordered out
the fire department and the bell at the
gate was rung. The Portsmouth FIRE
department was called on and sent two
engines to tho spot. Water did not
have much effect, however, as thare
was a great quantity of cotton waste,
turpentine, oil and other com bustible
material which burned furiously and
nothing could be done other than to
confine the blaze to the doomed build
ing.
There was only one accident during
tho FIRE. George W. Bland, of Ports
mouth, while placing ladder was
struck over the eye with piece of
falling slate, receiving q bad cut, which
was dressed at the dispensary.
The origin OF the fire is supposed to
be from spontaneous combustion, as the
fire was first discovered where cotton
waste was stored.
The loss is expected to reach between
5000, 600 and S3O0,0cO.
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JONES REPLIES TO MASSEY.
The Rev. Sam Hits Back in an UncompIi
mentary Manner.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 6.-Rev. Sam
Jones replies to Parson Massey's letter
as follows: II see he says he will not
charge me with Islander in what I had
written Of him. Mr.. Massey is gentle
man, scholar and Christian. He is
3 magnificent debater. He has the
respect, love and confidence of every
nan. woman and child in Virginia.
81 thought the old thing was dead
(discussionally) and buried. The fact
ttet he lives is proof of the grand dec.
trine Of the resurrection OF the dead
He was certainly sown in corruption. 1
trust he has been raised in interruption
He was sown in dishonor and l trust
raissd in honor.
Talk about miss tatements. IfIhad
sat upon the platform during the dis
cussion and swallowed two whopping
lies like he did on the day Of his and
Sam Small's discussion, would let nv
stakes on the part Of other gentlemen
pass BY unnoticed.
"His lie was so ridiculous on Sam
Small that Sam told him that minister
OF the Gospel that would tell such lie
on brother minister was not fit to hang
on the back door Of hell"
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MARION MATTERS.
A Case of Smallpox Near Sulphur Springs.
Court and Other Notos.

MARION, Dec. 1.-THE rumor Is aHoat
this morning that there is fully de-
veloped case OF smallpox near Sulphur
Springs, in the west end of Smyth
county, and not far from Chilhowie, q
station on the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. A colored man by the name Of
Franklin, who had been working at
Saltville by the Mathison alkali works,
escaped the quarantine guards, came
home and in few days took sick Of
what was at first supposed to be measels,
but the diagnosis proves it to be gen
uine case Of smallpox.
1t had been hoped here that all
trouble in this particular might be
obviated by strict conformity to the
law in such cases, but it seems now
that it is strongly probable that the
contagion may spread, as quite a num-
Der Of the colored people of that Sec
ton visited franklin during the early
part OF his sickness, or at least before
his sym ptoms were fully defined, and
the community may yet be scourged
with the dread disease.
The first snow fell here Sunday night,
though the rainfall during the day
prevented it from remaining on the
ground, except on the neighboring
pOono' "HiSn osiAl Wodr tnolr Wulbo
caps.
Judge Reilly commenced the fall term
OF the circuit court last Monday with
but little hope Of an interesting term.
Jno. A. Buchanan and Daniel Trigg, of
Abingdon; Alex L. Robinson, of Friend
ship, and M. M. Caldwell, of Wythe.
Vile. are the only visiting members Of
the bar present.
A call of the law docket resulted in a
continuance of all the causes set for the
term, and nothing will be done except
to enter some DEGREES in uncontested
chancery causes.
Mrs. Catherine R. DeBord, an estim-
able Christian woman, died of la grippe
last Saturday, and ON Sunday was
buried by tender and loving hands in
the City Cemetery.
George w. Wright, DR.. E. T. Brady
and w. c. Pendleton left here Monday
last to attend the Grand Lodge OF
Masons now in session in the city of
Richmond, and also to be present at
the converting OF the Legislature
Some OF our people are highly indig-
nant at the authorities OF the Norfolk
and Western railroad for tearing down
new and substantial bridge which
spanned the river snort distance west
O: the depot. This was an exceedingly
convenient passway for our people, and
the feelings that now exist are not
without good and sufficient cause.
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WHERE IS MISS TRAGIC HESS
She Came to This City on Sunday and Hal
Mysteriously Disappeared.

She Came to This City on Sunday and Has
Mysteriously Disappeared.
List Sunday afternoon Miss Tracie c..
Hess, the good looking year-old
daughter OF a farmer living about fl ve
miles from the city on the Franklin
road, walked to this city and engaged a
room at a boarding house on Fourth
avenue g. e., where she mad previously
stopped with her father when he came
here to sell his produce.
She went to her room at a reasona-
BILE hour on Sunday night, but in the
morning was not to be found. The
people at the boarding house made all
possible inquiries and believed for a
time that she must have committed
suicide.
The father came to the city yesterday
afternoon in quest of his missing daugh
ter and after diligent search could find
no traces OF the girl, who had so mys-
teriously vanished from her friends.
About one year ago Mr.. Hess came to
this section Of country from Baltimore.
and, although he does not know it to be
a fact, he believes that the girl has a
lover in Baltimore, who sent her money
to make the journey to that city, and
that she has gone to Join him,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-07
rELEGRAPHIC BREvIrIEs.

Corbett's training quarters near Jack
sonville have been selected and ne will
arrive in about ten days.
Albert Baum hacker q German butcher
at San Antonio, Tex, is under arrest
for criminsl assault upon = six-year-
old girl.
The Methodist conference for tho
eastern district OF North Carolina con-
vened at Wilmington yesterday with
largo attendance.
Tho trial OF Rev. Frederick Howard,
alias Lord Moore, Baptist divine, OF
Jackson, Tenn, was commenced in
Nashville yesterday. He is accused OF
conductin0 N frandu1ant loracu huai. .
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-07
LEHIGH STRIKE DECLARED OFF.
Dissatisfaction Throughout the System at
the Terms of Settlement.

Throughout the System at
the Terms of Settlement.
WrLKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 6.-After be.
ing in suspense all day the Lehigh Val.
ley railroad strikers received official
inform alton this evening from Chair
man Rice, Of the grievance committee,
that the strike had been declared off
THERE'S great deal of dissatisfacti ton
throughout the entire Lehigh system
over the terms OF the settlement At
most places when they learned that the
strike was off they came in body and
reported for duty and expected to be
put to work soon, but instead were told
that they would be sent for when the
com pany needed their services.
1t seems that the mon did not under
stand the settlement in this light and
are very indignant. At Mauch Chunk
they unanimously declared that every
man will have to DO taken hack or none
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The vice-President to visit the Fair

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 6-Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson and Mrs. Stevenson,
Senators Blackburn and Palmer, Con
gressmen Springer and Black, of H.
linois, and Black, OF Georgia, will visit
the augusta exposition next week.
They will leave on Monday and srend
Wednesday and Thursday at the ex-
position. The exposition will positively
close next Thursday, Decent Der IA. 1t
has been great success industrially
and financially.
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livestock Burned at Dallas.

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. Last mid
night fire destroyed the street car
stables situated at the extreme end of
Main street, two miles from the court
house, together with fourteen horse
cars, eleven electric cars, seventeen
head of stock, 600 bales of hay and all
the harness and electrical appliances.
The total loss of the railway conn any
was S55, 900; insurance, S31,5OO.