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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
An Honest Wouer.

The Heiress-Why do yuu wish to marry
me?
The lmpecunious-Iou wish me TO an
swer honestly?
The H.-YeS
The I.-WithcUt conccalmcnt or prcvari-
cation?
The H.-Yes.
The I.-Bccausc l want you to be my
wife.-New York Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Death Sentence for Cattle rn,ovo..

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, July 29.-The legis-
!ature of the state of Chihuahua has
Just passed law which, if rigidly en-
forced, will rid considerable norton
OF the Rio Grande harbor of the bold and
desperate gangs of cattle thieves and
smugglers who have committed depredn-
lions unchecked for many years. The law
provides that any one caught in tho act of
stealing cattle shall be shot on the spot.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30

INDIANAPoLIS, July 20. Vest crlay af-
ternoon the PittsburS, Cincinnati, Chicago
and st. Louis passenger train from Chi
cago collided with a freight train inst
north of this city, on the Lake Erie and
Western tracks. which are used between
here and kokomo 10y the Pennsylvania
company. Both engines and the baggage
and express cars OF the passenger were
wrecked and six people injured.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Child Burned to Death.

WHEELING, w. Va, July 29.-While
playing about n fire in the woods near
bridgeport, O., Lizzie, the 1O-year-old
daughter of Charles Van Kearew, proprie-
tor of Hotel Van Kearew, of this city, was
burned to death. She was taking an out
ing in the country, and she and her COM
panions had built a fire of dried leaves. In
trying to stamp them out her clothing
caught fire.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Germany Retaliates.

BERLIN, July 29.-The federal council
held II meeting to consider what customs
reprisals should he made against Russia
for the increased duties levied by that
country on imported German products
The council finally resolved TO place an
additional tax of 30 per cent. OH NIL Rus.
sian products imported into Germany.
The new duties will be collected on and
after Aug l.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30

CHICAGO, July Western roads have
decided to make no special rates for the
Grand Army encampncnt nj lndianapolis
in September. All that is now lief, of the
Grand Army men to do is TO use Worlds
lar rates to Chicago and re-purchase here
To indianapolis. Roads east from Chicago
have agreed TO make rate of one cent per
mile for the Grand Army men
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30

CHICAGO, July 20.-It is announced that
Corbett declines to fight Mitchell at Roby.
lnd Corbett leaves for Asbury Park next
week. where he will begin training. He
proposes to insist on the original agree
ment, and will present himself at the
arena of the Coney Island Athletic club
Dec. u, regardless of what Mitchell NAV
do ''''-J
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
A Popular Veteran Dead

OTTAWA, Ills. July 29.-General John
Fl. Morrill, died on his farm in Wallace
township of paralysis. aged 67 years. He
was commander of the Yates rifles
throughout the rebellion. entering as cap.
tain of Company a and earning his promo
ton on the field. Tie general was highly
respected by the veterans of the country.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
specuiated with Hi. Employer,, Mons,

NEW YORK, July 29-Julius Blancken.
see, who was the agent Of the late Captain
George Wilt, United States navy. and
who at one time was his clerk on the cruiser
Boston, was sentenced to five years and six
months in state prison by Recorder
Smythe. He pleaded guilty several weeks
ago to stealing Sll,01O from Mrs. Wilt.
The property was entrusted to him. and he
speculated in stocks
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30

Have you ever taken any pains o collect
this illaganst old Mcddcrgrass?" inquired
the head of the firm.
"Pans!' exclaimed the bill collector.
Pains. did you say? Great Scott have
climbed II dozen barbed wire fences, been
chased by Il bulldog and picked half IL pint
of bird shot ont of my legs. BY George, sir,
| have!''-Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Charged with killing His Child.

MEXICO, Mo. July 30 Robert Wheeler
has been arrested, charged with killing
his infant daughter. Mrs. Wheeler tcsti-
fled that her husband choked and smoth-
cred the child when it cried because the
noise 'lispleased him. He was vexed. too
becn ~ the child was II girl instead OF II
bOsI}>
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30

How do You know that this is the same
blind man YOU helped before? This may bc
an old fraud
"Iohn, how perfectly heartlcss and sus-
picious you men all are. Didn't you notice
he knew NE half II block y;"-Chicago
Inter Ocean
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Ocean business Decreasins.

NEW YORK. July 20.-The effects of the
present financial condi tion on ocean trans
portation interests are beginning to be in
creasingly felt. The ocean lines are feeling
a material reduction in their passenger
business, and are beginning to see their
freight business decrease as well.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
New York rostmastnr..

WASHINGTON, July 29-These postmas-
ters have Just been appointed in New
York: Nicholas Diehl, Foster,laie; Will
lam billiard, Maplewood; f. b. Lake
Meredith Hollow; +. 4. Moore, Morrison
vile: ID. V. Case, Oakland Valley; Edward
Mckenzie, Glenspey; William Bullevant,
TuSten
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
NIiserIes of Ninnncers.

Stage Manager snakes. Stop!
Don't move that scene yet.
Supe-lts most time
stage Manager Don't touch it, Juliet
is there dead III the tomb. If You move
that canvas, it will let in II draft, and she'll
snecHe -TcNas Sifiings
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
A Corored SIurderess Hanged.

CHARLESTON, :. c., July 29-Ada HERS,
negress, was hanged at Walterboro
yesterday for the murder of her half
brother last June. She confessed on the
scatfold that her aged father, who was also
convicted, but respted by Governor Till
man, had nothing to do with the crime
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Heavy ShInments nf Currencx

NEW York, July o9.-The movement of
currency to the interior points was again
heavy yesterday, being estimated at fully
sl,0OO,OOO. The scarcity of small bills com
PEELED some of the banks to ship so, 600
silver dollars to ont of town correspond
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
They Ronbed Freight Car.

BUFFALO, July 20.-Henry +. Newton. a
switchman employed by the Lake Shore
railroad, was arrested, charged with rob.
bling freight cars. He confessed that he
and seven other switchmen entered a car
and stole about SEQ worth OF plush
HaequeA
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Senator Beokwith Nav nes,en.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 29-It is author
itatively stated that Senator Beckwith will
hand his resignation TO the governor next
Monday, and that Collector A. n. New.
who was prominent candidate before the
legislature last winter, will be appointed to
the vacancy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
Brief.

Magistrate 10 prisoner)-Havc you any
remarks to make;
Prisoner "a barber)-Ycs, your worship.
Your hair wants cutting.
Magistrate Sodoes yours. Three monthsI
.-'rif LII
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
"Oh, these
Advertisements
Tire me. I"

Some advertisements do have
that tendency, so do some
people and some books. But
bright people understand that
the advertising columns now
a'days carry VALUABLE in
formation about things NEW
and GOOD. Things that
people for their own benefit
ought to know. One thing
that THE LADIES of Roa-
noke and vicinity ought to
know Is that at
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
To Reduce Mexico. Armv.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 2a-Prcsident
Diaz is now considering the project. and IL
reduction OF the army now numbering
it,0o0) is believed to be certain soon. The
reduction will, however, take place grad
ually
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Who was Ajax said the teacher TO a
pupil
He was II capitalist" replied one.
How do you make that out:"
He deGel the lightning to strike"-
Brooklyn Life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
where Uo Had Gone.

"Wherc is the man who keeps this res
taurant" said the Disguised patron.
Hes gone out to lunch" replied the
cashter-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
The Weather.
II
III

Warmer; southwestery winds, and prob
ably local thunder storms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30
RAILROADS,

AND NORTIIWEST
ONLY LINE RUNNING SOLID TRAINS TO
RICHMOND, VA.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-30

go LHEcHEURG, july ., 1893
Trains arrive and depart from Union Station,
Lynchburg. Va.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
COLLAPSE OF A HOTEL.
Walls of Building at Fort Scott, kaS.
Fall with Fatal Result.

FORT SCOTT, Kas., June 26.-The Ire
mont Hotel in this city collapsed this
morning at $50 o'clock without warn
ing to the 100 occupants. At the
present time it is believed that five or
six persons are dead and buried in the
mass of debris.
The house was four stories high, built
of brick, and the entire east wall fell,
followed by the three floors and all
their load of human life and furniture.
One girl, Ensie Colwell, of Kincade,
Kas, has just been taken from the
debris badly hurt. The fremen and
others who wo2ld search for those sup
posed to be buried are prevented by
the officers because of the jeopardy
their lives would be placed in by the
standing walls.
Twenty occupants have been taken
out of the windows Of the west side by
means of ladders. Ida Morgan was
taken from the wreck seriously injured.
She fell from the fourth floor to the
ground and was buried under mass of
beams and brick. Almond Woodland,
son of the proprietor, was IN the dining
room when the crash came and was
carried out through the door but was
not fatally injured. He says all the oc-
cupants of the house when it fell with
the exception of a few have been ac-
counted for and it will be impossible for
more than four or five to have been
killed.
The building split in the middle. The
east side fell out from under the man
sard roof which still hangs in the air
The west half is considered so unsafe
that no one is allowed to approach it.
It is surrounned by hundreds of excit-
ed citizens some of whom insist on
searching for victims but are prevented
by the police and fire departments.
Mechanics are at work snoring
up the unsafe walls in order that a
search for victims may be instituted.
A fourth story and mansard roof had
just been added and it is supposed the
additional weight was too heavy for the
side walls and foundation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
FATAL DULUTH FIRE.
Seven Persons Supposed to Have P9riShed
in the Flames.

DULUTH, Mimi, June 21.-The Bun
nell building, a five-story frame struc-
ture, regular fire trap, was destroyed
by fire shortly after midnight. In the
building were four stores, two saloons
and two newspaper plants. Eighteen
people, many of them women and chill
dren, occupied the upper story. The
fire started from an unknown cause. At
the point where it originated there was
no possible source Of fire. The total
loss is about $4,000 with total in
surance which will not exceed
$4,000. 1t is feared that the loss
of life may reach an appall-
ing figure. Four dead bodies have
already been recovered and it is con-
sidered certain that at least three more
are still in the ruins. The following are
the names of the victims whose bodies
have been recovered:
MARY FORD, aged SO.
ROBERT FORD, aged 6.
Mrs. ELIZABETH MAYHER 35 years.
CELIA, her child, years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
READING WILL BE SOLD.

Plan to ReOrganize the Company Fails
to Receive Approval.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June. 22.-The
board of managers of the Philadelphia
& Reading Railroad at noon to-day de-
cided to abandon the plan for the
rehabilitation of the company be
cause the required number of as
sents from general mortgage bond
holders and shareholders had not been
obtained. The total number of assents
was 81 900 of general mortgage
bonds-about 100000 short ALL
21S shares of stock-68, 1872 short.
While the outcome was not altogether
a surprise, Reading stock dropped
from y to 1916 as soon as the
announcement was made. An official
of the company said after the meeting
that foreclosure is now regarded as in
eyitable. President Harris this after
noon issued statement to the security
holders, which in part is as follows:
The board of Managers regret to announce
has failed to receive the assent of the holders of
the requisite number of shareholders and obi
cations of the company.
The total assents to the plan OfreadjuStment re-
CURED were 49, 424 shares stock and S4282,5 800
general mortgage bonds and the total assents re-
ceived were 318 shares of stock and 81 900
mortgage bonds.
By the terms of the plan it was provided that
If the assent Of The requisite number Including
over 80 per cent of the general mortgage bonds
and 80 per cent of the shares) should not be
secured by the list of June the subscribers
to the proposed issue OF collateral trust bonds
and general mortgage coupon trust certigcates
could be released The subscription were made
upon this condition and as it is not pyssible at
the present time to have such subscriptions re-
neWed or extended, the plan must now be aban-
dOned and the subscriptions released.
1t is possible that the many friends Of the
company in this city and in New York who have
united in asking that the holders of outstanding
shares and securities should be given till after the
! LIST of July when the general mortgage interest
viii mature, may be correctin thinking that the
| requisite number of aSSentS would thereby be
| secured but new subscription to the proposed
issues of collateral trust bonds and coupon
trust certificates would also be required and this
connOt be made up.
The managers adopted a resolution
releasing the subscribers to the pro-
posed issue of collateral trust bonds and
of general mortgage coupon trust certifi-
Gates and also discharging from all la
| bility general mortgage bondholders
and shareholders who have assented to
! the nlan X ......t ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28

government may clearly recognize how strong
an influence for the support of public order and
for the advancement of public prosperity is to
be found in the Catholic Church.
And as to yourself, beloved son, we know for
our own venerable brethren in the United States
this our mind which it hath seemed good to us
to make known to you, but that you will also
strive with all your power that the constroversy,
being not only Gained but totally ended,
as is so greatly to be desired, the minds
which have been excited by it may peacefully
be united in mutual good will. Meanwhile, as
O pledge of our affection, we most loving IN the
Lord bestOW upon you and upon our said veneer
able brethren and upon the clergy and faithful
people entrusted to your care the apostolic ben
edictOn.
Given at Rome from st. Peters on the 3lSt day
of May, in the year 1893, the sixteenth year OF
Dontifcate. LEO MIL, POPE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
MARKHAM WILL BE TRIED.
C0urt-nrartiaI to Fix the Blame for the
Victoria Disaster.


LONDON, June 26.-It has been def
nitely decided that Rear Admiral
Albert II. Markham, who was second
in command to Vice Admiral Sir George
Tryon at tie time of the accident off
Tripoli that caused the loss of the Vic
toria, the flagship of the British Medi-
terranean squadron, will be tried by a
courtmartIal that will sit at Portsmouth.
This court will be presided over by Adj
miral Theart, Of Clanwilliam, command
er-in-chief at Portsmouth, whose son
Lord Clifford was flag lieutenant of the
Victoria. Rear Admiral Markham S
flagship is the Trafalgar, but adj
vices received here show that his
flags had been transferred to
the CamperdoNn and that he was
in charge of the maneuvers of the fleet
at the time the collision occurred. The
telegram of sympathy sent by Presi-
dent Cleveland, Secretary of State
Gresham and Ambassador Bayard to
Queen Victoria was forwarded to Her
Majesty upon its receipt The Queen
in reply has informed Ambassador Bay
ard that she was deeply touched by the
message Of the President Of the United
States
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28

from New York to Newport on Joseph
Stckneys yacht Susquehanna.
WILLIAM King, 3-year-old child, fell
in a bucket of I've at Brazil, Ind, and
was so badly eaten that he will die.
THE Missouri law permitting the sale
of Migrants has been declared unconsti-
tutional by the state supreme court.
HENRY MATTsoN was found dead at
Opechee, Mich, wounds on the head
indicating that he had been murdered.
TIE Spanish caravels reached Mon
treal, where they were greeted by a
royal salute and the cheers of thou
sands
EX-Gov PRICE, of New Jersey, is in
Jail at Hackensack, n. j., for contempt
of court. He will be released on $40, 700
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
FRISCO BANK FAILS.
The Pacific Depository Closes Owing $780,
1881 .#tr 900 to DeDnSt0rS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, June 23.-The
board of directors of the Pacific Bank
decided not to open its doors this morn
ing. 1t has been known for some time
that the bank was laboring under tinan-
cial difficulties. The Pacific Bank
was organized in 1868 by r. H.
Mcdonald and its present manager is
r. II. Mcdonald, Jr. 1t has paidup
capital stock Of 81 100000, nominal re-
official report. Its loans and discounts
are said to be about 81, 100000. The
failure seems to be altogether due to
the recent monetary troubles and it is
expected the depositors will lose moth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
WANT THE MONUMENT MOVED.
Haymarket Square People Say There is
No Room for the Riot Shaft.

CHICAGO, H., June 23.-Business men
in the Haymarket Square want the
,Haymarket monument, which COM
memorates the Anarchist riot
and police massacre there, removed
to Union Park as soon as possible.
Joseph Kenny, an owner Of consider
able property in the square, called upon
the commissioner of public works to-
day to see what would have to be done
to insure the removal of the monument.
"At the time the big brass policeman was
put up there we were not crowded for
room, he said, but since that time the
business of the street has SO increased
that it is almost impossible for the room
to be given for the purpose"
The commissioner promised to in
yestigate the question of removal. A
monument at Waldheim Cemetery over
the graves of the Anarchists Spies,
Parsons, Fischer, Engel and Lingg is to
be dedicated next Sunday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
FAIR FUNDS AVAILABLE.
Appropriations May Be Used Despite the
SUNDAY Decision,

WAsHINGTo>, D. c., June 26.-At-
torney-Cieneral Olney has decided that
the several appropriations made by act
Of Congress, approved August 5, 1892,
in aid of the Worlds Fair,
Chicas 20, including the appropriation
made for government exhibit,
are as available now as before the de-
cision of the circuit court of appeals
permanently opening the Worlds Fair Fan;
that no more money ought to be paid to
the Illinois corporation known as the
"World's Columbian Exposition"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28

whose name was 50 prominently con-
nected with the Panama Canal scandal,
has been settled by death. DIR. Herr
died to-day at Bournemouth, to which
place he went from London because of
ill-health shortly after France endeav-
ored to secure his eXtradition.
The announcement that DR.. Cornelius
Herr was dead proves to have been pre-
mature. A dispatch from Bournemouth
sent at APO O'Clock this afternoon states
that he is still alive but that his condi-
ton is absolutely hopeless; in fact at the
time the dispatch was sent he was mort
hund
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
SLAIN BY HIS OWN GUN.
A Denver Lawyer Accidentally Shot and
Killed,

DENVER, Col, June 26.--Col Sam B.
Rose was awakened at his residence,
1874 Evans Street early this morning,
and thinking it came from burglars he
took his revolver and started to
investigate When about half way
down the stairs the revolver
was accidentally discharged, the ball
passing through his abdomen and caus-
ing death before physician could reach
the house ten minutes after. Col. Rose
was one Of the most prominent lawyers
in the West. He came here from Mem
phis ten years ago and served as a
colonel in the Confederate army. He
was candidate for encouragement in
900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
Conductor Shot by Tramns.

DETROIT, Mich, June PA special to
the Tribune from Jackson, Mich, says
that Charles Foster, conductor on the
Michigan Central road, was brought
there to-day fatally wounded. He was
coming east on the "cannonball" freight,
and at Dowagiac put off some tramps
One of them shot him twice in the back
with a revolver, afterwards making his
pScann
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
Fatality at a Hire

CHICAGO, June pa disastrous fire
in the Murray & Nickles Drug and
Spice Manufacturing Company's plant
147-l55 West Polk Street occurred
this afternoon. William Fuhrwerk, 2S
years old, was probably burned to
death, and four others seriously burned.
The financial loss is about $50, 900 and is
covered by insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
PAYING THE JULY INTEREST.
Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle Issue:
the Necessary Orders.

the Necessary Orders.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 22.-Secre-
tary Carlisle to-day directed Treasurer
Morgan to anticipate the payment
of July interest on the 4 per cent.
United States bonds and on the
Pacific railroad bonds. Checks in
payment of interest will be
placed in the mail Sunday afternoon
and all the sub-treasuries in the United
States will be instructed to cash them
on presentation. The total interest on
of which ST., 900,0 900 is for Pacific railroad
bonds and S., 634, 900 for the per cent.
bonds. The action of Secretary Carlisle
is taken to relieve the tightness i'll the
money centerS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
FOUNDERED IN THE PACIFIC.
ship and Cargo Lost in Spring Tenn
pest.

Ship and Cargo Lost in Spring Tenn
pest.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, June 26.-Capt. E. J.
Jones and eleven men of the abandoned
ship Derbyshire, bound from Talcanuano
for the United Kingdom, arrived at this
port Yesterday by the coal ship Port
Patrick, Capt Anton, who picked them
up on May l. The vessel had been
at the mercy of the tempest for five days.
The wheel was smashed to pieces and
nothing could be done to save the ship
which was fast sinking, when the Port
Patrick came in sight. None of the
crew was lost. The rest of the men
were taken on board the Andrina Of
Liverpool from Cardiff for Santa Ro-
salia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-06-28
TWO MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
Many Buildings Burned and Hundred
People Made Homeless.

FREDERICTON, n. B., June 21.-Eighty
dwellings, six grocery and general
stores, two churches, the railway station
and round-house were destroyed by a
fire which swept the village Of Gibson
yesterday. One hundred and thirty fam
lilies were rendered homeless. The loss
is very heavy and falls on mechanics
and laborers The destruction of prop
erty will amount to $4,000, 900 with very
small Insurance.