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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-16
COMMISSIONERS. sALn.
ToMMIssIoNERs' SALE OF 4 vAIU1DIE

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tract OF land and residence near Montyaie, Bed
ford county, Va. The undersigned commission.
will offer (by virtue OF decree entered by tho
circuit court OF Bedford -u' ~ at It's February
term, 1853, in the chancery suit OF Williams etc.
VIZ. Slicer, etc., at public sale, on the premises,
on THURSDAY, TIE 18TH DAY OF MAY. 1891.
AT 1i:S0 A. NJ, as whole in parcels, that very
desirable and valuable tract OF land and improve.
mcnte, lying on tho Norfolk and Western railroad
and the Lynchburg and Salem turnpike, imme.
diately cast OF Montvale, formerly Bufordyile)
and containing 1241s acres. ...lst
The property is improved by large and most
desirable dwelling house, containing about -
rooms and NIL necessary outbuidiure, Including
large barn and stable, and has on 1t fue fruit
orchard: The land is excellent. lying in the
Creek Valley, and the portion of It lying adjacent
TO M0ntvale furnishes very handsome sites for
building lots.
immediately east of the property are the Blu.
ford Mineral Springs, so wonderfully eficacious
Tor cutantous troubles There are churches
TsSo1la PriyaStSS and pgoiS and stores in The i'm
gether with the beautiful scenery and fine climate
opportunity Tor those desiring to secure email,
but admirably located farm, or for citizens Of
Roanoke or Lynchburg seeking an acccs siblo and
delightful summer home, and In order that fun
opportunity for selec ion may be had, it will be
oilercd az whole and In parcels.
Captain A. G. Williams, MoDtvale, will take
pleasure Ia showing the property.
IEhMS; One,foerth cash and balance in equal
from date of sae, to be evidenced by proper bonds
with satisfactory security. Title retained.
j. L. CASiPBELL,
Commissioners Bedford City, We,
In Bedford Circuit Cont Clerks Office, April
~; lSsS, bond has been given by the above COM
42s4taw Tcstc- JIM. SPECIE, Clerk.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-16

FALo
intrigue, the glitter of real gems, not
tinsel. She may see, if she pleases,
worthier object of admiration to-day
in this land than she will find in the
records of king making; greater
power by the chair of our chief magis-
trates than ever made it's influence felt
upon the left hand of throne.
The women of Buffalo adore Mrs.
Cleveland. They consider her still one
of their own exclusive circle, although
she has left their city for many years,
perhaps forever. They put Mrs Glove
land on their souvenir spoons, paint
her face on their dishes, name their
babies after her, tell her history to
their daughters maids and nurses;
show her autograph to their visitors
and friends. and beg OF her mother the
privilege of hand grasp or n smile,
with word of remembrance for them
the next time Mrs. Folsom, who was,
calls at the white house to visit her eS-
timablc daughter. In like manner the
women of Buffalo know bits of Miss Fol
SONS girlhood history, her early accom-
plishments, ambitions and nmusements
Yet ask one of these old associates for
word or two of Miss Folsom's char
actcristics, and she will smile shake
her head gently and politely decline to
answer. Nevertheless it was from
Mrs. Clevelnnd's girl friends that the
facts regarding her early lifc-herc
given for the first time-were for the
most part obtained. But first, here
arc few words from another author
ity. Prof. Henry =. Emerson is ia
miliar figure in Buffalo school circles.
For many years now, man and boy, he
has been identified with it's educntion-
nj development, his memories going
back to the days when the town was
still young. To-day he is the superin-
tendent of education. Once, however,
he was less conspicuous. 1t is of his
remembrances as tutor in the Buffalo
Central school, when he had Miss Fol
som as charge, that | solicited the
pleasure of a few words.
Well said Prof Emerson, reflect
lively, rs we drew up before the cheer
full hearth in the coy rear parlor. 81
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-16

FRANKIE FOLSOM AND HER GIRL CHUM
MISS REID.
lTakcn when Miss Folsom was sixteen years OF
age, and never before published
remember Miss Folsom as one of my
Latin pupils. At that time she was
studying Caesars Commentaries'
cannot recall that she was pupil out
OF the ordinary run. She was not the
brightest member of the class, nor the
duliest, for that matter. She was what
might be termed an average student.
recall that she was general favorite
with the whole school. AT recess it
was common sight to see Miss Fol-
Som the central figure in a group of
her classmates. She was, as / remem-
Der, a particular favorite with the
young men. She used to wear-she
used to wear-well, blue dress"
The professor said this with the air
OF man who ventures on dangerous
ground, with half perplexed express
sion and a quiZZical smile
= by the way" he continued, al have
aIlue of Miss Folsom's books. There
nues e clearing up in the old Cen
ana parrol some time ago and these
MAKE a prac. Miss Folsom came bv ACCT
ene aiiey ahaand. will show them to
For the next half hour we were both
;busily engaged looking over Miss Fol.
SONS school books. One OF the books
is "Magil's French Reader" the other
"Easquelle's Reader and French Les.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-16
COMMISSIONERS. SALES.

Ing been enlarged and handsomely improved by
the late +. II. Nicholi, OF England ut u cost OF
several Thousand dollare. There lie large Kitchen
with room above connected with the dwelling by
q broad enclosed way opening into store room 8
plete, including barn and stable, carriage house,
Ice and smoke houses, and framed tenants cot
tage. Large lawn handsomely enadcd m 1 most
attractive outlook towards the mountains
This is most desirable farm and offers m ca
ceptional opportunity 10 anyone desiring coun-
Try residence easily accessible to tho schools,
churches and other con-, eniences OF Bedford City
TERMS: Onefourtn cash and balance in equal
lnetancnts at 8, III and "a months, with interests
evidenced by proper bonds with satisfactory
eccurity.
NJ. =. BURKS.
j. L. CAMPBELL.
Commissioners.
10 Bedford circuit eourf, clerks Office April 81,
given bond as required.
5li 1t co., Testc- JIM. SPECIE, Clerk.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

farm with handsome improvements, near Bed
ford City, Va. The undersigned commissioners
will, by virtue of decree of the circuit court of
Bedford county, entered at Its May term, 1890, in
tho snit OF Ncholl, etc Bruce, etc, offer for
sale at public auction the premises, ON
TUESDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF MAY, 1898, AT
~ M tho very desirable farm of 40 acres, lying
about two miles south OF Bedford City. Va. The
land Ia excellent has on II an abundance OF fruit
both apples and peaches, and is we wooded and
watered. The improvements ars OF very exccp
tionally high order, the tine brick resienca hay
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-16

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
Seertain decree entered at the March term, 1879,
The chaneery of 81 INC Or ron
against the Roanoke Rolling Mill Company and
others, the undersigned special commissioners,
appointed in said decree, VIII ON The 18TH
DAY OF MAY, 1893, offer for sale at public auc-
ton at the front door OF the .courtho.sc OF the
city of Roanoke the following described real and
personal property:
First; A certain parcel of land situated in the
city OF Roanoke and described as follows:
Beginning at point in the northern right of
way line OF the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company and G35 feet west of the center OF
l9l feet TO point, thence in q curved line with
radius OF 445 feet for distance OF 1l5 feet to
a point, thence in straight line no: IN dcg:c cs
IS minutes west 407 Get 10 the property line of
the Roanoke Stock Yards Company tn, nee with
their line north So degrees as minutes east 273
OF the Shenandoah Valley railro I'd leading 10 the
Grocer Furnace, thence with the came in a
curved line with radius of 51l feet for dis
grses east 42o feet to the beginning. containing
29.:OO acrts, more or less together with all the
Upon this land is located rolling mill, re.
Gently operated by the Roanoke Rolling Mill
lures.
Second. The franchise Of the above-namcd
pany, gee acts OF assembly, extra session, 1887,
page 154, and the following personal property:
$50 tons OF old rails.
zoo tons OF muck bar,
StU tone OF pig iron.
30 tons OF NO / scrap
60tons of merchant iron.
10,0O0 Mt. Savage fire brick.
e0rOi!s.
The above amounts are arrived at by careful
estimation and not by SEXUAL weight and count
and arc believed TO be substantially accurate
In making the sale of the above described rca
IN personal property the commissioners will
fire. I rer for sale the franchise OF the Rolling
Mill Company and the personal property, and
Immediately thereafter will ofIer for sale q
real estate, including the buildings, machinery
and fixtures.
And thercupon shall offer for sale the said
franchise, pcrs onal and real estate, with fts be
lodgings ne whole. starting said second sale oil
the combined bids of the separate sales.
TERMS OF SALE: One fifth cash and the
residue in equal annual instaments OF one, two
three and four years from day OF eale, with In
terest from said date, with power to the pur
chssers 10 anticipate either all OF tho deferred
paymants. and Will receive from the purchase RS
bonds with good personal security, with waiver
or homestead exemption for the defcrr d pay
mcnts. The title TO the real estate will be re-
tanned until all the purchase money lie fully paid
L. IA. CUCKE,
EDWARD w. ROBERTSON,
w. A GLASGOW, JR.
w. w. BERKELEY,
Special Commissioners
IL the linsi ings Court OF the city OF Roanoke
!, s. 5. Brooke, clerk of said court, do hereby
certify that tond has been given in the above
mentioned cause, rs required by the decree OF
sale. S. s. BROOKE, clerk
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COMMISSIONERS sALE-BY VIRTUE OF
- pG decree entered Ta in the chancery cause
1879, Of the circuit court for the city OF
Roanoke, the undersi 9ned trustee and special
to se the following described property, or go
much thereof es may De necessary, TO the highest
house ON The 27Tm DAY OF NAY, 1SSs, AZ p
O'CLOCK NOON, described ae foilows:
Salem and vnchg,, a. Inc .n3ftneast corner OF
" %ith ,s SAD alley y north degrees minutes east
theme south degrees minutes west 6S.8 feet to
Salem pike, thence with the came north IS &c.
beginning, ard known as lot No. 90, of the Clyde
Company's land.
sasS b sSd the northeast
grees gmiuutcs cast 40 feet to point, thence
south s. degrees 10 minutes east 100 feet to an
nte5 west 10 feet to Salem pike, thence vii same
north So degrees ID minutes west 100 feet to the
place OF beginning and known as lot No. p, of
the Clyde Land Company's land.
The above property has been divided into six
lots and upon each OF which there Is a houee. A
sale, showing the various subdivisions and sizes
OF lots. Each lot'will be frat offered for sale
separately and then the entire property as
whole, and viii. hever brings the highest price
viii be declared sold TO the highest bidder as The
TERMS OF SALE: CashYsutiicicpt to pay the
costs OF this suit and the penses OF sale and OF
executing the trust and the sum of $500 Sc, and
the balance in ftty.nine monthly payments of
SAT- each, except the three last manning which
shall be for the sum of $22 80 each. and all of
which shall be secured by notes of the purchaser
or purchasers secured by deed or deeds OF trust
upon the property containing the usual provisions
and the residuc, II any, upon q credit or twelve
months and secured ne above set ont.
j. II. CUTCHIN,
Trustee snd Special Commissioner
In the clerks office OF the Circuit Court OF the
city OF Roanoke: Bush II Garner, plaIntir, against
j. II. Cutchin, trustee, and ale. defendant chan
Gerry. i, s. s. Brooke, clerk OF the said court, do
certify that the bond required OF the special
commissioner by the decree rendered in said
duly given. Given under my hand. as clerk OF
the SAID court. this 3rd day OF MAY, 1893.
SIT ). =. BROOKE, Clerk
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF IMPROVED
~ ReaEl state In pursuance OF decree en-
alton court for the city OF Roanckc In the chan.
Gerry cansc therein pending, styled Home Loan
and Building Association vs. homas W. MIL
Ter. trustee etials, the undersigned commissioner
In said decree named and tie trustee in the
deeds OF trust mentioned In said cause, will ON
WEDNESDAY,, THE 2lTII DAY OF May
1898. AT 1899 O'CLOCK, p NJ, in front OF the
courthouse in said city ontr for sale and sell to
the highest bidder by public auction, ell that
certain parcel OF lana lying in the city OF Roam
okc, Virginia, and described as follows Beein-
ming at point on the north eide OF Elm street
1Ol Il ct OF Henry street. thence with Kim street
south IS degrees wcst 80 feet to q point, thence
north 30 degrees west lI9 feet to an alley theme
north IS degrees cast 4t5 feet to q point, thence
soutb so degrees cast 149 feet to place OF be.
ginning.
Upon this land lie erected desirable and con.
vepiently arranged dwelling house.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH
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THOMAS. w. MILLER,

lNOAiAS. w MILLER,
Commissioner and Trustee
l, S. S. Brooke, clerk OF the corporation court
OF the CITY Of Roanoke, do certify that Thomas
w Miller, commissions in the above styled
causc, has executed bond in the sum of $500
with approved security as required in the decree
aooyc rccited. S. S. BROOKE, clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-28
THE "KUNNEL SAT DOWN w.
COLLECTOR HENDRICKS ADMITS FouR
CHINAMEN
TWO TEMPORARILY DETAINED j. 1ho"N'
sCHARF STILL PROTESTS But IL

sCIARF STILL PROTESTS. But 1T
AMOUNTS TO NAUGHT.
The UNDERGRADUATE Baltimore "kunnei D.
Thomas Scharf who has come to Newborn d. "
special agent of the Treasury department. met d
sudden check yesterday, when Collector Hehu''ohS
took into his own hands the determination ds u
whether or not the six Cinnamon who were on
board the steamship Seneca should be ailo"eu "
land The Collector allowed four of the Cinnamon
To come ashore but detained two because there
was a discrepancy in their height and that winch
appeared in their passports. one OF them was put
down as 5 feet 1914 inches tall, while ne really
measured only feet ga inches. The height was
written in figures. and the 'S could almost as
we'll be taken for a 80" In the other case the
mans height was given as ) feet 1-2 inch. and he
really was 3 feet inches tall. In both cases the
men are positively identified and would nave
been passed if it had not been for this discrep-
ancy The physical peculiarities of scars and
marks correspond to those on the men. ana II Is
thought that a careless clerk of the Chinese consul
who made out the passports put in the wrong
figures. lawyer who has been employed by the
two Cinnamon will try to-day to get them re-
leased on habeas corpus proceedings.
Collector Hendricks also looked carefully into the
cases of the other four Cinnamon. 1t was shown
to his utter satisfaction that they were entitled
to land and he issued the order accordingly.
"kunnel Scharf had issued protest against
these four also. The Collector would not de-
pend upon the interpreter. who had been ac-
cused by Scharf of being in league with the China
men. and he sent for DR.. Charles Singleton, m
AmeriCanized Chnaman who put the men through
a thorough examination. Or SnBeltOns statement
agreed in every detail with the Information which
had been given to the deputy collector by the other
interpreter.
Collector Hendricks worked hard his report
to the Secretary of the Treasury. He found that
about 600 Cinnamon have come into the country
in the last two years through this port. a record
of these cases has been kept for the last year and
the Chinese consul has furnished the record for
the time preceding that 1t is shown that there
have not been anything like the attempts to
smuggle Cinnamon into the country through this
port that "kunnel' Scharf says there have beer:
The Collectors report will be sent Washington
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-28
NETWORK CITY.

Acting Mayor Mcclellan received a letter from
tho Church Temperance Society yesterday asking
commission to stand its anght luncheon wagon
in Union Square The letter was referred TO tne
Park Board but 1t found that 1t had already
refused the license
Mails from China Japan and Hawaii OF the loi-
lowing dates: Hong Kong June q; Shanghai
June 30; Yokohama. July I. and Honolulu july
Is are due to arrive here Sunday and Mohday'
The next mail for China and Japan Will close AT
the Postoffce at $50 p. m. August 4.
The bids for improving the lands adjacent 10
Washington Bridge. advertised for by the Harlem
River Bridge Commission were opened yesterday
AT . D. m at the office of the commission at NO
g Broadway. James Fannigans bid Of s4i95'' De-
ing the lowest, was accepted. The other bidders
were John J. Hopper and f. b. Smith.
Inspector Williams took charge OF the Ponce De
partment yesterday. Inspector Conlin VINO mas
been acting superintendent for the last ten days
left the city yesterday morning on his vacation
The American Protective Tariff League has an
nounccd the appointment Of J. j. Sutton OF HOT
Springs. as State secretary Of the League FOR
Arkansas. Mr.. Sutton has been identified with the
organization as one of its official correspondents
since March 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-28
BlLLOOy ASCENSION IT ELIORiIO

Captain Emile Carton. the celebrated a'r1nnnt who
has been making ascension for year. In Frame AMI
other coHntric,. viii mike III a,co'. ion from Ed"
RADIO n p. m. SUNDAY NLcn at u height Of about
400 metre, the captain viii take photograph, n
New York and surrounding towns. lie VIII a." tn
same balloon HAT he used In France, which i made
Of strong China SILK oiled four times, ana j, entirely
imIy,ryiois TO gas. Each separate piece If six Ia,
been tested ly dynamomctcr, ind IS capal" Of main
tanning resistance AT the rate of 1000 kilograms
every square metre. The captain ha, spent most OF
his life studying balloons. = part e hi mission Ia
thI, country is tO cndray0r = interest the Government
ot Washington In the subject of u.ng balloon, for
,uiutar, purpOs'S lc intends t. visit the World,
Fair with hi, balloon after naIing several ascent,
from EdOiadO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-28
NEWS FROM Ne U-JERSEY.
MAYOR wAysEn Gore TO III, wIrEs HOME

MAYOR WhNsER GOES To lis WlfES HONE.
The Jersey Cry Bolr' ~ Finance expected iorlavc
the now tax budget completed yesterday mornlns'
and IN vicw Of H. Jnp0riance question ar"-r ~
IA whether 1t would be- Legitimate II signed bY Ac'lns
Mayor Simp.cr. In order that there should lc no
chanc. for question 1t decided tha Mayor NAn>"r
slonld come home. and Wednesday night cN-All"r.
man Macarthur drove 10 =. Lukc's hospital IN
closed coach. and MAYOR NaL-cr. who had De-
daily increasing hl, walks since be- W., able io leave
hi, hed walked nubly dovu-air. entered the coach.
and was driven 10 nj, father, lomc No. 3D. rorN.
ST. ere hc WI, warmly welcomed hy Ms parents.
his sisters and Dr. brother IT, nrn." yesterday
much refreshed by LIS night r-i hni when h'
found that tie TAX budget wonll no. ie ready unil
Monday he decided not to wall. hui q" 20 a. once
Ia Mrs. Wsnscr's hoIr at Milton. y. y. i. C.
cordlnclv departed los tho -'.tin r.f Mary powell
lie will remain a; Milton 10. rrcr months. To"
budget may De- taken - hin there. or A"tnS Mayor
simpson may sign f.. The corp ,ra'i.n LAWYER having
agreed That such -i-uIiugc vonli hr zeal ana lln1
Ing. Mayor Wan. o. j.. hor"vtr particularly nhNion-
10 approve IN" budget himself. horau-r 90 Involve.
many ~ his ideas fur wy u' '"rn. fnd g. hk"l'
la result the lowest tA rae tlc 't' ha, cen in
81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-28
GATHERED AEOUT THE TOWN.

John J. Campbell. Of No. LIS Fourth Place. Is miss
ing from his home. lie has contract for plasterne
at the metropolitan Museum Of Art In New York. aud
on SATURDAY got his money and paid OF hi, men,
lie told Of them he going 10 BroOklyn. lie
has not been seen by any one who knows him since
then. lie Is sober man and lad no money with
him after paying his men.
Railroad Company with the Park Commissioner 10
have the tunnel rnder the Ocean Parkway at Park.
Vile on tn" Manhattan l'cach and Bay Ridge branch
ralroad-whc:c the recent accident occnrcd-widcnc1
from twenty-five to thirty feet. to have two
tracks, ana dispense with the switch.
Argument, heard yesterday by Judge Cullen. In
tho supreme Court In suit began behalf OF the
heirs Of Rem Johnson. who died In GrGvesend In 1851
to recover title to part Of the property occupied by
the racetrack OF the brooklyn Jockey Club In Grave
send. william Lott and others the plaintiffs The
property Is said TO be worth $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-28
AFFAIRS ~ BROOKLYN.
CRAZED BY GAS IN A DENTISTS CHAIR.
MRS. SMITH "KNOCKs OFT" TWO TOCTOES.
DEMOLlsHES INSTRUMENTS AND JUMIs
OFT OF 4 WINDOW

Mrs. Charles Smith. thirty five years old. If No
1G6 liopc-St, while under the influence Of "a, AT
The Brooklyn Dental Parors, No. 40 Grand ST. w.,
terday afcrnOon, became crazcd and Jumped from
the irsi-Story rear window The dental parlors are
conducted by Dr. >,'hoencman and Lcwlowicz
Their operating rooms are on the first floor. About
noontime Mrs. smith entered the establishment and
asked to have an aching tooth extracted. Dr. LEV
kowicz led her into the operating and tod her
to be seated in the chair. The pain wa, 81, great
from the tooth that Mrs. smith requested that gas
be given 10 her The gas administered by DR..
Ill Il few minutes after the rubber mouihpcc" had
lcan removed from her mouth and the tooth drawn.
she then gave terrific yell. ana both her fist
flew out, her right hand striking d.. Lewk0Wicz De-.
tween the eyes, while her left just missed Srhocnr.
his unusual attack Startled the dentists who
little men, ana before they cOnd recover them.
selves Mr.. smith. WHO weighs about l-O pounds.
had sprung from the chair. She al once began -
kick and throw hcT wildly about hcf. The
instrument stand and machine knocked
ana completely wrecked. Dr. >ch0cncman was
knocked into one corner the and Dr. Lev
kowcz into another. Then. with q Wild veil. III"
man ran toward open window ana spisng ouf.
landing on small she'd from which Ill" rolled -
the ward below. Her brOhrn. There she
lay unconscious and m ambulance surgeon WAS sent
for. ON rcganing consciousness she perfectly
calm.