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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
Fieyd Postmaster to Re Mmrried

FLOYD COURTHOUSE, Oct. lizards
are out for the marriage of j. ID. Martin,
the popular postmaster at this place, to
Miss Matte Simmons, near here, Octo.
Der 10. The ceremony will be per
formed by the Rev. p e. Lester, OF tho
baptist Church. formerly member Of
Congress from the Fifth district OF Viz.
ginia. Immediately after the ceremony
the young couple will start for an ex-
tensive tour through tho North, and
will visit various points OF interest in.
Guiding the Worlds Fair.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
s5oo,ooo FIRE AT SIOUX CITY
Blaze Starts in Flaming Mills and burns
Thirty Other Buildings

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct. 12-At 1890
this morning fire broke out in the Union
planning mills almost in the centre OF
the business district. Five minutes
later the great building was blown to
atoms by q terrific explosion and in q
second later the scattered embers had
ignited dozen buildings in the vicinity,
many Of them frame structures
Every engine in the fire department.
was called out, but the firemen were
helpless to stay the fury of the flames.
deep broad creek ran through tho
burning district, making it i'm possible
for them to get near the flames
Finally the flames were checked at
the very border of district, where,
had they entered, clean sweep won d
have been made TO tho Missouri river
and tho loss would have exceeded a
million dollars.
-Four square bloc rs were burned. The
loss is close to s50O,Ooo Thity build
ings were destroyed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
Those Clearing House Certificates.

New York, Oct. l9.-The cancella.
tions OF clearing house loan certificates
to day were Sl,l50,0G0, leaving the total
amount outstanding Si2, lis, 900. The
amount called for retirement to morrow
was Sl.0Os,oo0. Total amount cancelled
to date, $40, 375, 900,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13

Miss WALDO, graduate of "Froeble
Institute Washington, ID. c., after two
years experience, will open her kinder
garten for children between the ages OF
three and six at the residence of Mrs.
Groves, No S3i Patterson avenue s. w.,
wednesday, October is. Open from
$50 a. m. to ~ m. Those Interested
invited
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
SENATE ADJOURNS AT LAST.
No Quorum at las a. m. Led
to the Breaking Up.

No Vote Was Attempted on the Repeal
Biil-The Time Absorbed by Free Sill
Yer Speeches and Roll Calls-Allen
Made the Record ofSpeakiDg Fourteen
and Three.0uarter Hours Martin
Held the Floor From O'Clock to 4
O'Clock-Sherman Left Shortly After
DARK and Other Republicans Began
to Got Uneasy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
Texas Cotton Mills burned.

FoRr WORTH, Texas, Oct. 12.--Tho
Manchester cotton mills, about three
miles east OF this city, burned this
morning. Loss will reach 500, 900.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
u. Fl. MATSOS.
DOANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING
Al COMPANY.

Practical plumbers and snn-ntters
Dealers in all kinds of plumbers' and gas
htters' supplies. Icstimntes made on tho
improved and saIritary styles OF plumbing.
All work guaranteed. j. MfsLHORN
superintendent, 30. 10 South Jefferson
treet, Roanoke. Va. 1a61y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
ANOTHER STORM IN THE SOUTH.
Indications Were That II Would
Exceed That of August Fl.

Latest Reports Show That No Serious
Damage Has Been Done-The Wind
Reached velooits of sixty-six Miles
an Hour and Fears Are Entertained as
to the Safety of Shipping-Telegraph,
Telephone and Electric Light Wires
Down.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
TUE WEATHER.

Forecast for Virginia: Rain, northeast
0nlas
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-13
WHEREAS:

HAVING purchased the stock
Of H. Silverthorn at prices
Ill WAY BELOW THE WHOLESALE
cost-the most of it even below
the cost to manufacturer-we
are offering this stock of
Watches, Diamonds, Jewe1ry,
Clocks, S1lverware, Brio. aBrac
and fancy ornaments at exceed
ingly low prices. We firmly
believe such another oppor-
tunity for securing fine quality
goods a such low prices will
not again present itself for
years to come. The line of
Bric-a Brac will actually be
sold at your own price-no
REASONABLE offer refused. We
need cash; this rare offer will
be for thirty days and cash
only. Your inspection solic-
tied. 1t is a trite saying that
money TALKS" therefore we
will make 1t interesting for
you.
EDWARD S. GREEN,
Manufacturing Jeweler and
Optician, No. 6 Salem Ave.
EYE! 4 5. EXAMINED FREE.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
Ia MelllOriaili.

William II. Mumford died at his home
i'm Ironshire March 25th of u complica-
tion of diseases from which he had been
great sufferer for a number of years
He was well known throughout this
county and was noted for his kindness Of
heart aud deeds of charity. lie was kind
and loving father and esteemed by all
who knew him. II has not been quite
four years since he buried his beloved
wife. Since that time he has lived with
his daughter who has watched over him
with the tenderest kindness. His funeral
services were conducted on Monday at
tho home by Rev. W. l.. Bowen, of New
ark. and Rev. James X, Campbell, Of
Snow Hill. after which his remains were
bourn to their last resting place in Berlin
Buckingham Cemetery and were follow
ed by host of friends and relatives. lie
was rs years old and leaves broihc
and six children 10 mourn their loss. Dear
brothers and sisters weep not. God will
one day wipe all tears from our eyes.
Loving Daughter.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
BISHOPVjLLE.

Herring and perch are quite plentiful
now in the ST. Martins River.
Mr.. Elisha Ryan. of near WhaleyvIlle.
died last week. after an illness of several
months duration. The immediate cause
of his death was dropsy of the heart.
Mr.. John Long is another who has
been called To his eternal home. lie had
been sick long time and death was wei
coined as relief.
Rev. Mr.. Pool is now filling his new
appointment here, and it is the general
impression that he will give perfect salts :
faction.
Rev. Mr.. Galloway is holding a success
iul revival meeting in the NJ. +. Church
South.
The sanctificd ones of Williamsville
have built themselves nice church aud
are adding large number To their church
roll
A large aud well appointed NJ. +.
Church has been built nj the Sound Camp
ground.
A number of New York, Philadelphia
and Baltimore gunners have been having
some good sport on the river and bag.
CASHIER Williams. of SclbyvilIe. Del.
had the misfortune to get his house burn
ed down few days ago.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
Real Estate Sales.

Real estate advertised i'm the MEssEN.
GER will be offered for sale as follows:
The real estate in Snow Hill which was
owned by Rev. Robert II. Powell Il +
Powell. Trustee. Clayton J. Pnrnell. So
liciior. Sale Tuesday. April nth. ut
Snow Hill
Pocomoke Electric Light Plant. Clay
tor J. Purnell Receiver. Sale to-day
Saturday, April sth. at Pocomoke City.
Farm and timber land which was own
ed by the late Irvin Fooks. George w
Fooks and Oliver ID. Collins. Trustees.
Sale Tuesday. April l1,h. at Snow Hill.
Real cstare near Bishopvillc. where the
late James Day resided. Benjamin T.
Parsons, Trustee: Samuel II. Townsend i.
Solicitor Sale Monday. April 10th, in
Bishopville.
- acres Of land more or less in the
Seventh election district where William
T. Smullen resides. Samuel III. Town
send, Trustee Sale Tuesday, April lith.
Al Snow HILL
House and LOT in Snow Hill. formerly
occupied by Jesse r. Aiken. William +.
johnson, Trustee. Sale Tuesday, April
18th, IN Snow Hill.
Farm situated about five miles from
Snow Hill on the road 10 Cedartown, at
present occupied by Thomas Mason and
Ellen l.. Williams. George w. and Clay
ton J. Purnell. Trustees. Sale Tuesday
April 18th, nj Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08

strongly of the quaint old city of Saint
Augustine. Florida.a and possesses quite as
salubrious a climate. Here more than
elsewhere in the State. one sees more TO
remind them of the Old Spanish posses
sors of this country-in the general lay
out of the city, style of architecture and
manners and customs of the people OF
all the curious places the Alamo interest
ed me most this is stone structure
perhaps 100 by 40 feet and was an old
Spanish mission. During the war waged
Texans, ls2 in number. led by Davy
Crockett, Col Bowie and others. took
shelter in il, and for a considerable time
kept nj bay Stnta Anina and his army Of
1000 men who fought like demons until
every man was slain. Here are located
the army barracks and the headquarters
of the army of Texas-said 10 be second
in size, beauty etc, of the Omitted States.
A great many Tourist come to San An
tonic attracted by the genial and uniform
climate, which think cannot be surpass-
ed by any in the country. could dwell
on the many attractions of his charming
spot. but space forbids.
Galveston, situated on an island. is a
fine business point and when the impor-
tant government work of jettying the en-
trance TO the harhor is completed. will he
one of the rost important shipping points
in the country. Here | was reminded
forcibly of our own county. the soil he
ing light and sandy-well adapted to the
production of fruits and vegetables, which
are said to be very profitable. We luxu.
rated in fresh strawberries, tomatoes etc.
fish. oysters, terrapin. crabs-and wild
fowl abound. To sum up. my observa-
tions. the people here are wide-awake.
driving, and business like, making money
rapidly as general thing and spending il
just as freely. The climate is very genial.
and the soil fertile. Nevertheless do
not mean TO assert that ii is Paradise
Occasionally Texan N0rihcr," sweeps
down over the country and has but 10 be
once ielt. TO he appreciated. And there
is n peculiar consistency about the soil
which after rain forms mud that Just
simply takes the cnke." However. /
will say that had never known the de-
lights and pleasures of home ON the
Eastern Shore of Maryland-(the garden
spot of the world) think should be
strongly tempted To come To Tcxas-take
up homestead and either settle down TO
the quiet life of farmer or else turn
cowboy. make my headquarters in the
saddle" and live life of careless. freedom
and Independence. Yours &c.
w $ PrRNELi..
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
STOCKTON.

Prof. G. V. White spent the E,sicr
holidays at his home in Wilton.
Mrs l.. Z. Dryden, of Pocomoke, has
been welcome guest among her friends
in Stockton this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. T. Taylor spent We'd
nesday in Pocomoke.
Misses Lille Waters and Carrie Whar-
ton made a visit TO Snow Hill Monday
last.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. life have returned
from their their visit to Philadelphia.
Miss salisbury. State Superintendent
of Physical Culture for the womsn's
Christian Temperance Union, addressed
the ladies of Stockton Wednesday even
ing. Those present found II pleasant
speaker, and the subject one of interest
Rev. Given. the new VI. +. minister for
Stockton. and family, are expected to
arrive this week. and they may be sure of
cordial welcome from their little flock
II. w. Townsend, of Snow Hill, was in
our town Wednesday
Mrs. John Shepard has been spending
several days with her parents in WhaIey-
vile.
The Misses Devereaux, of Snow Hill,
were guests of Miss May Waters last
week.
Capt. w. +. Riggin and wife visited
friends and relatives in Berlin Tuesday
Miss Maggie .Iarman. Of Greenbackvile.
was entertained by Mrs. Henry Jones
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Harry deWall is home ON visit.
Edgar, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan
iel Price, died of catarrh fever on Wed
nesday. Funer raj services were conducted
i'm the NJ f. Church here by Rev. Strick-
land, of Klej Grange. and the remains
inferred in the NJ. +. Cemetery. To the
fond parents we extend our heart felt
sympathy in their sad bereavement.
When flowers that are sent To iIursley
in Saturdays mail are taken on an un-
expected trip TO franklin TO remain until
Monday-how can there he decorations
! IN the church on SUNDAY.
Messrs NJ Medford aud Thom,s Pow
ell. of Annapolis. are now here tor the
purpose of engaging in the crab business
The many friends of Rev. " McQuay
in this town. feel sad al having to part
with him and his most esiimahle wife
Stanley, ton. will he missed hv his teacher
aud plavmates. We wish for them in
their new home al Sharp,own. happy aud
prosperous year. BEATRICE.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
Resolutions of IeesDect.

At regular meeting of Co Il" NJ. y.
g. of Snow Hill, Md, held Friday. March
3ist. 1893. the following resolutions were
adopted viz.
WHEREAS. II has please God in his
wise providence 10 remove from our
midst our Comrade in Arms. Stephen Van
Cleef Therefore be il resolved we de
sire To express our regret. and extend To
his bereaved widow and children our
sympathy in their sad hours Of aiiliciion
in the loss Of faithful husband and
loving father and that these resolutions
he spread upon The records Of this Com
pany as tribute of respect and that n
copy I've sent 10 the family of our deceas
ed Comrade aud that they be published in
the newspapers of this town.
Lieuienants. II. II Tapp,n sni !. J. Fol
Ter, Committee.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
BERLIN.

See Harrison & Parsons advertisement
in another c0lum.
The Misses Lottie and George Smith
visited Miss Lou Franklin this week
Some of our merchants are in Baltimore
this week purchasing their spring goods
Miss Minnie Hammond returned to
Baltimore on "Wednesday last to resume
her studies
The social event OF the season was the
two-act comedy given ny our young peo-
pie on Monday night, which was gener-
ally conceded 10 be the best rendered
piece that ever faced the criticising public
of this county. These people deserve our
warinest congratulations for the efficient
manner in which they discharged their
difficult underta king.
Some of our boys went 10 Ocean City
on Sunday last and each made contra
dictory reports as To the weather; some
say il was very warm, others fiatly deny
this and assert that an ovcrcoat would
have been very comfortable. Now we
leave the discrepancy in the statements
10 your vivid imagination and trust you
will be- rs lenient as possible.
This has indeed h.en week of festi
witty; on Tuesday night the boys seeming
" tried TO masticate all there was TO eat
at festival given by one of our Sunday
School classes. hut finally gave it up as
the supply seemed To be inexhanstible.
But the sirangest coincidence occurred
on Wednesday night While many were
njoying themselves IN one way or
another. a tragedy in high life was being
enacted, n casual observer could have
seen some strange things "A certain dam
sci who was not endowed with the fea-
lures that are so often sought after by
her sex WAS seen To EN- .rge from one
corner and we are sure something hui
ruiii.d her rs ,nliy calm disposition and
as she passed the ice cream freezer she
involuntatily looked at it, Now it may
may seem incredulous, but that cream
sourcd that's certain.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
OCEAN CITY.

Miss Ella McMullen, of Wilmington
Del, spent last week here with Miss
Virgilyn Warrington.
We are glad to report Mr.. Warrington
on the road TO recovery and hope he will
soon he his former self.
Mr.. ID. {. Hudson spent several days
here last week laying of the several
streets and avenues. We hope there will
be no more houses put in the middle of
the streets and that surveys will be made
so that people will know when they are
building on their own lots.
w. ). Wilson, Esq, has been having
some work done a, his cottage lie is
bound 10 have everything in frs. class
order.
George w Purnell, Esq. of Snow Hill,
came down last Saturday To attend the
sale Of lots by Collector Williams. Mr..
Purnell. who was the lawyer in the case,
bid off the property.
- 500 Bushels of Michigan Early Rose
potatoes. pure stock. for sale M wholesale
or retail, by j f. Holland, Milford, Del
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
IL IS(s oebst,

The more Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is used the better il is liked W,
know of no other remedy that AWAY.
gives satisfaction. II is good when yo,
first catch cold. II is good when youl
congh is seated and your lungs are sore
II is good in any kind of n cough W,
have sold twenty-five dozen of i, an,
every hottie has given satisfaction. Sted
man & Friedman. druggists. Minnesoi,
Lake. Mimi. 30 cent bottles for sale b,
DR. Charles F. W. Hall. Druggist. Snow
Hill. Md
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
POCOMOkE

James T. Mock, who has been confined
To his room for the past week. we are
glad To say is able 10 he out ON the street
again.
Miss Bessie Broushton. who spent the
Easter Holidays with friends in Cristield
returned home Monday.
Miss Sterling, of Cri>field. who spent
Sunday last with Miss Berthe Tull. return
ed home Monday
Thomas j. Veascy and his daughter
Carrie. returned home Monday from a
trip to Philadelphia and b .Itimore.
Prof. T.. J. Clarke who spent the Ea sicr
Holidays with his mother. Mrs. II. A.
Dekay. of this place. returned to Chester
town Tuesday TO resume his uties at the
Chesteriown College.
Edward Powell. who has been home
on a visit to his parents for the past
week, returned 10 Crisfield Tuesday
where he will resume his duties
The Y. T. S. c. +. of Bethany VI. p
Church rendered a very interesting pro-
gramme for Easter Service Sunday even
ing last, consisting of choice music
recitatiohs, etc. The church was tasteiully
decorated with flowers
Rev. f. G. Mac Nichol filed lis pulpit
as pastor of Salem NJ. +. Church Sunday
last aud delivered an excellent sermon
both morning and evening 10 large
congregation. We hope that MIR. Mac.
Niclol may do much good in our com
munity.
The Crosd ,lc Brotherho I'd gave yer,
interesting entcrt ainment Ia Wilkinson
Hall Monday eve ming to n crowded house
The main features of the entertainment
were the numerous songs and recitation'
by Prof James Mccormick humoris,
and the beautiful solos rendered by Mrs
Mccormick. contr alto Of the Park Con
Ger, Co. oi Philadelphia. We hope I,
have the pleasure Of hearing them agaii
i'm the near future. X.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
Official Paper of Worcester Co,

Authorized by the County Com
missioncrs to do all the County
Printing for 1S93-9s. Has the
largest bona fidc circulation of
any newspaper published i'm WOr-
cester County and can prove il.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08

= 1000 Bushels of Western recieaned
clover seed. bought before the advance
For sale AT wholesale or retail by JOSEPH
+. Holland, Milford, Del
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08

Made on IIygenic Principle, they
give elasticity and ease to every step
taken by the wearer.
DO you suffer with Corns ?
DO you suffer with Bunions? !?
DO you suffer with Callosi-
ties OF the Sole or Heels ?
Do you suffer with Inverted
Nails
You will find relief by wearing Shoes
modelled after the natural foot. with
broad soles and low heels. giving room
for five toes instead of two or three,
and allowing every muscle freedom.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08

100 Bushels Of Scarlet Top Glove
seed for sale by J. T. Holland. Milford
Del.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08

100 Bushels of Silver Hall Buck
wheat. f.r sale by j +. Holland, Milford
Del.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
ELISHA ]. RYAN.

ELISHA J. RYAN,
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against the
said estate are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof. to the subscriber, on or be.
fore the Sth, day of October 1893,
otherwise they may be excluded by
law from the benfts thereof.
JOSHUA J. RYAN,
Administrator.
Test TIIOS. ID. rI'RNELL,
feb l71-3t Register of Wills.
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
Notice to Creditors.

The undersigned hereby gives no
tice that he has obtained from the
Orphans Court for Worcester county,
Letters of administration upon the es-
tate of
Democratic messenger., 1893-04-08
LOCALS.

Local Notices are Zoe per line
each insertion. Under head of
"BuSiness Items" &c per line.
Evening journal., 1893-09-28
AWFUL SCENE IN A FACTORY.
An Expert Forewoman Crushed to Death
BY an ElevatOr-Girls Painted and One
Man Was Crazed.

An Expert Forewoman Crushed to Death
Man Was Crazed.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-A bareheadei
man rushed out of E. G. Rich & Co. 8
confectionery factory, at No. 160Franklin
street, at 1890 o'clock yesterday after
noon and shouted to policeman to call
an ambulance. Josephine F. Gardner,
the forewoman who had charge of the
chocolate department, had been crushed
TO death few minutes before between
the landing on the fifth floor and the
freight elevator. Miss Gardner, who
was % years old and was an expert
chocolate handler, came to this city from
Boston about a week ago to take charge
Of the chocolate department for Rich
& Co.
During the lunch hour yesterday noon
Miss Gardner, who had been talking with
some of the girls or the fifth floor. went
TO the elevator shaft to call TO some one
on the floor below. She knelt down,
putting her head over the bar which
guards the entrance to the shaft The
heavy freight elevator was descending
from an upper floor and before she was
aware of her danger the bottom of the
elevator car struck her on the head,
throwing her body slightly forward.
Then the top of her head was crushed
before the eyes Of her companions. Many
of the girls tainted, others ran through
the building wringing their hands an
crying, and until the policeman arrived
there was a panic in the factory. The
people outside crowded into the lower
hallway until forced back by the police
Miss Gardner's body was lifted from
under the elevator car, and some one
shouted for more air When the ambu-
lance arrived the surgeon said that the
young woman had probably died in
stsntly.
In the excitement that followed tbs
accident William Hunt. 40 years old, oil
No. 1854 West 18th street, one of the
stock clerks, became temporarily insane
He had seen the elevator strike Mis-.
Gardner, and for a moment stood dRzed
with his eyes fixed on the body. TheI
he put his hands to his head and rushed
about the room screaming He was put
into the ambulance which had been called
for Miss Gardner, and was taken Il
Bellevue Hospital The doctors said tha
, he was suffering from acute ments
shock, and would probably recover in
day or two.
Evening journal., 1893-09-28
WORK IN WASHINGTON.
Senator Teller Attacks His
Republican Cole agues.
COOPERATING WITH DEMOCRATS.

In the House MIR. Bland Demanded
60 Know why the Secretary OF the
Treasury Did Not Purchase the a.
100000 Ounces of silver During
July aud August other News From
the Capitol.
WAsHINoToN, Sept 2s.-The debate in
Senate yesterday, was the most interest
ing aud exciting Of the numerous debates
which have taken place In that body
during the extraordinary session. Chand-
ler German, Woloott, Allen and others
exchanged some pretty warm words
Pasco, Of Florida. spoke against repeal
Three hours Of the session in the House
were occupied by Mr. Morse (Rep. Mass.
in his Federal Elections fight before Mr..
Bland could get the resolution passed
which called ON the Secretary Of the
Treasury 70 explain why he had not
bought 500, 0O0 ounces OF silver In each
of July and August. Representative Law.
son Dem Ga and Daniels (Rep N. w.
spoke respectively for and against the
elections repeal bill.
Next Monday Senator Voorhees, will
renew his request for the silver Senators
to fix a time when a vote shall be taken
on tine Repeal bill. An answer being de
MED him, he will ask the Senate TO re
main In session at night
The nomination Of J. j. Van Allen TO be
ambassador TO Rome will not be repoi ted
to the Senate this week At the meeting
Of the Committee on Foreign Relations
the nomination was not considered mol
mentioned.
The President sent to the Senate the
nomination of Robert E. Preston, Of th,
District Of Columbia, to be director oi
the Mint.