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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-05-05
A River st che Bottom Of His Well.

While digging we'll on the farm
Of John Walters, near Hartline,
Douglas county, WASH, the work.
men ut depth OF seventy-six feet
detected hollow, answering sound
to the blows Of the pick. Tapping
the side OF the wall, they broke into
o cavern, with a good.sized stream OF
water flowing along its bed. They
entered the space for ten or twelve
feet, but declined to explore the sub.
Ierranean hall any further. The
stream was easily diverted into tho
we'll, and Mr.. Walters will have an in
'xhaustible supply Of pure running
water. The course Of the stream
vas not parallel with the ravine in
which the we'll was being sunk, but
crossed It at almost right angles
Morning Oregonlan.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-05-05

stood beside him, looking at him with
smile. II thought I'd make q
mustard plaster for your chest, Dea.
con Albany, but don't find anything
in the pantry but the canned peas
and blueberries I brought from home
yesterday, SO 1--why, what is the
matter?"
There was n twinkle in her eye and
laugh in her voice, but the deacon
noticed them not. He sat up, waving
his hand toward the door. "Go I" he
cried. go downstairs, both Of you"
why, uncle!"
Cop he repeated. IL amt
sick no longer. Pm we'll. I'm q
well man, thank God! Leave me-
His voice trembled with his emotion,
but second later it took a softer
tone. Co." he said "leave me.
Let me thank nsy Lord for His tender
mercy and His loving kindness. Go,
my dcars."
Sarah and Meg went slowly down
the stairs. Neither spoke. Both
had heard something in his voice
which kept them silent. They sat
down upon the porch step and waited,
still in silence.
The stars came out family, and
presently a faint rim of gold betok.
encd the rising Of the moon. And
still they sat In silence. But after q
long time Us It seemed to them, they
heard the deacon's slow footsteps
coming down the stairs. He passed
through the hall and into the kitchen,
and soon they saw him crossing the
wood yard to the barn, whose big
doors were still wide open to the warm,
fragrant evening air. Sarah found
voice then. II might have put an
end to It sooner" she said, regret.
fully, her eyes following his slow
movements, "but I thought father
would surely come, and"
Sarah Cooke, do YOU mean"
"Yes." interrupted Sarah, "I've
rather turn for experiments, and
I've heard great deal about the
power of imagination, and-and.-well,
confess, Meg, I really wanted &c
note the effect Of fright upon your
uncle"
II think IL was cruel!" blazed Meg,
I call IL downright cruel! And II thu.
Is the way doctors"
doctors must make experiments
And" coaxingly, "you know, wan;
to be famous; want to cure all the
silly, nervous women Of our day.
Even your uncle would subscribe t.
experiment with his nerves for the
sake Of making hundreds Of homes
happier homes"
Meg put her hand on hers. Sh.
touched 1t lovingly. Forgive me-,
she said, but next time, dear,
practice your enthusiasm on mo,
Spare my poor uncle, I beseecl,
YOU"
The deacon's prayer was short that
night. His careful avoidance of many
Of his customary wcll-rounded phrases
struck both his listeners forcibly.
Both heard in his voice u tone they
had never before heard. Both knew
its meaning, and tears filled. their
eyes ut his closing appeal: Help
Thou me, o Lord, to smooth the
pillow Of the dying sinner. Help
Thou mo to help him."-[ Yankee
Blade.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-05-05

San Francisco police carry larlats
to stop runaway horses.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-05-05

"uOUV " ucs why uOIi uc CO1uo
IMP Tc,l him to hurry. "Tell him
tell him"
His voice failed suddenly, and he
fell back upon the pillow. Meg
fastened to sOotho him. "He was
away" she said, "but James loft
word. He'll be here soon."
The deacon opened his eyes and
fixed them upon his niece. With an
effort he spoke, trying vainly to
steady his quiverlng voice. He'll be
too late" he said. "He can't help
me now. I'm going, Marg'ret, I'm
going fast. Death"
He broke of abruptly. He shut his
eyes and turned his head to the wall.
Meg, leaning over him, heard him
murmur, "Oh, Lord, l never thought
I'd 80 like this. Oh, Lord, let me
live u
Meg stole away from the bed, max.
ing an imperative motion to Sarah.
Both left the room, and after q hur.
ried conference in the kitchen, Meg
returned to her unclo's bedside.
He was still groaning and tossing
restlessly from side to side. Meg bent
oyer him. She touched her lips to
his forehead. "Do you feel much
pain, dear uncle" she asked.
"Oh yes, yes! Oh yes, yesi Oh,
I'm going fast, Marg' ret, Pm a"
Again before the dread word he fal-
tered, and Meg, seeing it, stopped
and third time kissed him. "You
will be we'll tomorrow" she said.
"Sarah says 90, and she 10 almost q
DOCTOR"
The deacon caught at this faint ray
Of hope with pitiful eagerness. "Does
she say soP What does she sayi Why
don't she do something for mel Tell
her"
Sarah's voice interrupted him.
There was a CHEEKY ring to 1t which
invigorated him. She came up and
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
BLUEFIELD HAPPENINGS.
Tho a. r. U. Man Advised to Leave Town.
Political Conventions.

ELUEFIELD, w. Va, July lot was
reported about the city that the Norfolk
and Western mon would GO on a strike
last Saturday night. But the report
proved untrue. An A. u man was here
all day Saturday trying to get up a
meeting Of railroad men 80 as to pur-
suade them to join tho great strike.
He mot with no success whatever; and
instead Of gosting the mon 10 go out, no
was strongly advised to get out OF the
city himself.
At the county convention Of Demo
Gratis, held at Princeton last Saturday,
both delegations from Beaver Pond dis
trict were seated, thirteen votes bsing
given to each delegation. Throughout
the day these two delegations voted
against esch other upon all questions.
The congressional delegates go to the
congressional convention uninstructed.
Judge r. c McClaugherty will receive,
according to pro rata strength, an al
most solid vote, Anderson getting only a
frac ion of vote. SENSATIONAL dele
gates also go, uninstructed. Though
Mercer goes for McClaugherty, it is al
most certain that Hon. j ID Anderson
will be renominated; he is Mercer
county's second choice, though he should
be her first.
On Sunday the new Presbyterian
Church at Graham was dedicat The
services were very interesting and were
witnessed by a crowded house, good
many people standing in the vestibules.
The dedicatory sermon was preached by
Rev. + G. Ander-oD, .Ir of Roanoke
Second Presbyterian Church. and was
most appropriate for the sion; s 90
was raised by the congregation to aid in
paying the small debt now on the
church This church is one of those
built by Rev. H. IL Halves, D D.,
during his TWO years services, as evange
list for Synod of Virginia.
The p-otractcd meetings at the Pres
byterian Church were closed Friday
night Rev Taylor Martin. of Dublin,
Va conducted tnose services. Rev S.
p HaNes, OF Tennessee, and DR.. Ii. II
Halves, of Bluefield, also preached ser
mons during these meetings There
were 40 open conf ,ssions, but it is
probable tt at much good was done.
Blueheld 10 overrun with young ladies
this summer Quite Il number of pretty
and attractive school girls are now at
home, and those, with the visiting
young ladies', make the city unusually
attractive
Miss Allie Fox, of Salem, and Miss
Mildred Fulcher, are visiting At the resi-
dencc of DR. J Frank Fox
Miss Mary Hooper, OF Farmville, re-
turned home o-day, taking Miss Frieda
Anderson with her.
Miss Kate Easley has returned from a
summoring visit TO friends in Giles
county.
Miss Patio Landon returned TO Salem
last Friday
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
The Secrets of Her Heart.

''Now, Maud" said Edgar, with n COM
placent smile, II am ready to try that lit
tie experiment. l am sure can bring you
under the hypnotic influence if you will
agree not to resist. Just put your mind in
a passive condition. Try to think of moth
Ing ut all. No do not say you will think
of me. Be serious. Now, lean back com
fortably. That's right. Fix your eye on
that light now, and don't forget to keep
your mind a blank. i will count co seconds
by my watch"
The girl followed directions literally. In
20 seconds her eyelids blinked; in 40 they
closed.
"Ah, knew / would succeedn excla,n-
ed Edgar, highly elated. "Now, Maud,
command You TO tell me the secrets of your
heart. Whom do you love? Tell me- |
command YOU"
A momentary expression Of resistance
crossed the girls face. Then she spoke in
monotone, II love Edgar Popham, and''-
Yes, yes" cried Edgar, trembling with
delight. Coon. Tell me all the secrets Of
your heart"
II love Edgar Popham," continued the
girl in the same tone. and would love
him more If he were not so stingy. want
to go to the theater twice week, and he
takes me only once in three months. l
want diamond rings, and he gives me rings
with cheap stones in them. / want drive
In the park once or twice week, and never
get 1t. When go out with him and get
hungry, he never thinks Of oysters. When
Pr
Enough" cried the young man.
awake! I command your' and he fled
without waiting to see the result of his
command.
AS the front door slammed the young
girl opened her eyes, smiled sweetly and
said:
"1hope I did not spring too much on
him ut once. Perhaps l should have let
the drive and oysters 20 till another time"
-TitcBits
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

The colored Democratic convention
was held in Lynchburg yesterday.
Three sailors from steamship Kan
awha were drowned at Newport News.
N. C Manson, father of Mayor
Manson, OF Lynch burg il dead, aged rs
years
Henry county Democrats at Martins
Vile elected solid delegation for Hon.
Claude a Swanson.
Twenty three 'lored voters have re-
placed that number OF white mon on
Norfolk's street cleaning force.
George Schleicher. popular citizen
Of the east end Rich mond, committed
suicide on account of i'll health
Caroline county Democrats. at mass
meeting at Bowling Graen, adopt reso-
lutions in favor OF Congressman w. A.
Jones
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
RoBBERIEs AT EAST KADFoRD.
Clothing Store and Two Dwelling Houses
Broken Into-Culprits Still at Large.

Clothing Store and Two Dwelling Houses
Broken Into-Culprits Still at Large.
EAST RADFoRD,Julyl 10 The clothing
store of Robinson & Smith was broken
into last night and over $500 worth OF
clothing stolen. The thieves entered
through rear window, and, after SO
lectiug the most expensive goods in tho
house, left by the front door. There is
no clue as yet to the robbers.
Two dwelling houses were also broken
to last night and today negro stole
box of silk from the store of w. R.
Roberts & Co and succeeded in GLIDING
the officers, This is the second time in
the last two months that the store of
Robinson S Smith has been opened.
The young men of Radiord will give
ball at the III oifman House Thursday
evening, July 12. Capt. John Gilmore.
of Roanoke, will ofilciate in receiving
the gentlemen from snat city and quite
an enjoyable time is expected by every
one
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
A DIABOLICAL SCHEME.

While the stories Of tho inception Of
the present great railroad strike. as
published in Philadelphia paper re.
Gently, may have 70 be taken with 4 few
grains of allowance, it IS just in the line
OF what we might expect from agita tors
of the Debs and Sovereign kind. The ar.
ticle alluded to vouched for the factupon
the statement of Knights of Labor
man, that the scheme OF an immense
Strike, such as that from which tho West
Is now suffering, was Matched in Janu-
airy last. 1t seemed necessary to the
present leader OF tho Knights, so the
story goes, that in view Of TIE dissention
In the ranks after the defeat OF Pow
derly, that something must be done to
allay the disruption which seemed i'm.
minent.
The new orders of laboring men
springing up were more or less antagon-
1stic to the principles of the knights
with but one exception and this excep-
ton was the American Railway Union
and 1t was with this organization tina.
the older order hoped to combine to
show its strength and assert its
authority. A plan was arranged and
has been worked out in accordance with
those arrangements and now Debs and
sovereign are reaping the harvest of
this collaboration in the vinyard of strife
between capital and labor, between
mob law and governmental authority.
These statements might carry more
weight II Grand Master Workman Sow
erign had taken more prominent pars
In thls movement. He has, however.
agreed to call out all the m mbers OF his
union, but his delay in fixing time
seems to convey the impression that he
IS rather cautious in MS action. And
then again this idea would take awav
some OF the aggradizement of Eugene "
Debs and would seem to indicate that be
was but lieutenant to higher die
tator.
If the story is correct then it is tho
most das .ardly plot of the age and the
originators should find some law which
should place them behi ind bars for long
term of years for the worst kind OF CON
spiracy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
Why the Call Was Shortened.

lady who had attained considerable
wealth was calling Oh Il new neighbor yes
terday. She is much given to Dragging
and was going far beyond any previous ef-
fort. The ncighbor seemed to be taking it
all in seriously, but you never can tell
much about n woman. Finally, Mrs. Swell
said:
"Oh, Mrs. Cool, you have such pretty
little home! You ought to be very proud
of your home. Why, can remember when
didn't have much better than this my
self"
Mrs. Cool responded, Yes, 1 think It
was when you worked in my aunt's
kitchen"
The call was perceptibly shortened
dianapolis Sentinel
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
A Mixed Company.

Some recruits were being drilled at Al
dershot by very impatient cavalry drill
sergeant. After about an hour of hard
drilling at the sword exercise, the sergeant
gave the order, Stand ut ease" No sooner
were the men standing at ease than the
sergeant commenced to complain of their
attitudes, and wound up by saying,
why, you fellows are like n lot of dunn
mics. can get smarter soldiers than you,
at shilling per box"
After minutes hesitation one of the
recruits rcmarkcd:
Il suppose there would be some sergeants
among thcm."-rit-Bits
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

COUNCIL succeeded in springing some
surprises in the choice of city officers
last night, but, while the results oh
tanned are upon the whole satisfactory
the general public will be disappointed
that Police Justice Turnsr did not come
up for re election. In his successor,
however, Judge Williams may be de-
pended upon to perform the duties care.
fully AMI conscientiously. Clerk of
Council Thomas Is recognized as the
proper man for the place, and
the unanimous vote he received
ia compliment to his acknowledged
fitness for the position. City Auditor
Noble is we'll entitled to re-election
while City Solicitor Glasgow. Market.
master Coleman and Poundmaster
Markham have won Their right to re
tention in office by good work in the
past. In DR.. Strickland Roanoke has a
progressive, Woodworking and con
scientious city physician, who may be
depended upon 20 answer all the calls
upon him without distinction or prefer
anna
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
PORT LIMON, july 10,
No Sign of nu Agreement ut San Fran.
cisco

SAN FRANCISCO. July 10 "A COM
mittee representing the cham Der OF com
merce. board of trade and Merchants
Association, of this city, had confer
ence with the Oakland strike leaders
this morning, the object being to bring
about an understanding that M light lead
TO some arrangement for a compromise
by the Two contending forces, but no
proposition tending toward settlement
was submitted No concessions were
III ade on the part OF the strikers and
unless the committee can offer them
something in accordance with the posi-
ton they have held all through the
trouble there is no indication of an
i'm mediate settlement.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

The champion girl of the period lives ont
on the Muck. From April to June this
year she planted three acres of potatoes, did
all the cooking and sewing for the family,
MIXED four cows, fed the calves, pigs and
chickens, shot three chicken hawks and n
wildcat, set the dog on eighteen tramps, at
tended thirteen dances and three picnics,
read five dime novels and sat up four nights
In the week with her beau, and yet we often
hear the question asked, What is there for
women to do:"-Tacoma Union.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
INsURRECrIoN AT nLUEF1ELD.
United States Soldiers Landed on the
Island to Protect American Interests

United States Soldiers Landed on the
Island to Protect American Interests.
WASHINGTON, July lO.-Secretary
Herbert to day received the following
dispatch from Commander O'Neil, Of
the United States steamship Marble
head:
PORT LIMoN, July 10, 1894
Secretary Of the navy Washington.
IAN ,n>urrection has broken out at
Rluefields, Nicaragua. Marines and
blue jackets on shore at the request of
the authorities and the American con-
sui in order to protect property OF Amer
lean citizens. The authorities OF Mic -
ragua have been overthrown by Mos
quito chief. There is less eXcitement;
the situation improving. | shall with
draw forces within the next few dAys.
The Marblehead leaves today for Blue.
fields, Nicaragua"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
An Unlikely Place,

Quires-rvc been trying for two weeks
to see Mrs Cultus, the prominent "ad-
vanced" woman Wonder why / never
find her
Rcams-That's no occasion for wonder
You've been looking for her at her home
Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
Fully Comprchendcd.

Teacher-As the twig is bent the tree is
inclinedl Do you understand thatf
Boy-Yes'm. Wen bicycle boys grow up.
they'll walk with stoop.-Good News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
Serious Illness OF the Pope.

VIENNA, July 10.-The Roman Cath
Ollie hirrarchy OF Austria and Hungary
nave received notice from Rome that
the physical condition of the Pope is
alarming, and the cardinals have been
warned 10 be in readiness 10 assemble
AZ the Vatican ut a moments notice.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
True,

I'VE are such stuff as dreams are mad,
on" quoted the cheese sandwich to tn,
Welsh rabbit, and the string band in tho
corner started in again.-New York World
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
Wasn't as Stout as Before.

Meandering Moses-Arc them the same
clothes you had on last week.
ltinerant lkc-Yes
M. M.-They don't seem to fit you as well
as thsy did. They hang more loose.
/. 1--we had n bath since then.-New
York Press
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

THE career of the America cup winner,
Vigilans seems to be on the wane since
it passed into the hands OF Millionaire
George Gould. The Gould family are
all right on land transportation and
they should stick to their sphere to
meet further success
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
RaniditY.

Are these colors fast?" she asked of th,
new clerk.
Yes. indeed. You ought to see then
when they once start to run. "-Washing
ton Star
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
Not Loaded,

"Krupp's is the biggest cannon ever
made, isn't it?"
Yes, and the earth is the largest revoly.
er."-New York World.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

In the course OF few days the full
name of the Chicago agitator may be
written Eugene Vanquished Deb5.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
Rich.

why do you suppose that man said
there s n fortune in my face?''
oh, Name, your gold teeth, you know
Detroit Tribune
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

THE good news from the Roanoke
baseball club elcits favorable comment
only second 30 that from Chicago.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

CLEvELAND's proclamation has a more
genuine ring about it when we realize
that it was not issued for the further
ance of any political scheme.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
A Short Tale.

THAT'S what l call n good deal of a take
or, lamented the carriage horse, turniu.,
to look at its locked tail.-ChicaRo Trib
une.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

IN THE eslim .tion of the public Debs
should have been indicted for general
all-round anarchy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

INFLAMED, itching, burning. crusty
and scaly skin and scalp OF infants
soothed and cured by Johreon'a Oricn-
tai Soap. Sold by Christian IL Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

A. GOLDEN. druggist, Birmingham.
Ala, writes: please publish some Of
the TESTING nials l have sent you for
Japanese Pile Cure" Sold by Christian
& Barhee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11
Originates in Impure Blood
Hoods sarsapariIla PerfectIx cures

We do not need to watch intentlv To see or
hear the victims of catarrh on every hand. The
frequent cough, the blowing of the nose, the
ilisagrccabc hawking, the foul smell and other
symptoms which bctray the presence of this
very disagrccable disease, are noticed very gen.
orally. The disease is an Inflammation of the
mucous membrane. Its direct cause is impure
blood. Its cure is Hoods Sarsaparilla
&c. |. Hood Co.. Lowell, Mass:
was first troubled with nasal catarrh in
1870, hut 1t did not give me much trouble until
1850. when | became SO weak that could not
10 any kind of manual labor. moved from
TINS state to Mississippi thinking might find
some relief At the same time | was undergo.
ing treatment for my complaint. After a short
Time returned to Texas and continued doctor.
ing Tor the disease but did not realize any bcne.
nj. was very low when decided that would
Try Hoods SarsapariIIa
ana am compelled TO state that before had
taKehailoi the first bottle felta radical change.
Jhc terrible headache spells had LETT me and
my appetite had come back. felt that I was
Eoing to get wei! so purchased another bottle
ana felt SO much better after taking it that ]
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-11

ROANOKE, VA. JULY IL, 1894.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-11
LIQUOR GOT HIM INTO TROUBLE.
Robert Mitchell Charged With Improper
Conduct at Mrs Eninons's Home.

Robert NJ. Mitchell, a blacksmith living
at No. nos Wallace street, spent last
night in the Third Station-House. as a
result of a too free use of intoxicating
beverages.
The charges against him are that ne
unlawfuIly entered the house OF Mrs.
Betty Emnsons, No. sol Reservoir street
assaulted, and beat her, and attempted
TO criminally assault her; also, assaulting
and beating Adolphus Enmons, son OF
Mrs. Emmons.
The people interested are respectable
citizens, and last night an EFFORT was
made. to clear the matter up. Mrs En-
mons appeared at the station, in company
with Mr.. Mitchelrs wife, and endeavored
to withdraw the warrant. This could not
be done, but IL Is understood that the
charge will be withdrawn in the Police
Court this morning.
The families are near neighbors, and
have been on very friendly terms.
Mitchell claims that he was drunk; that
he does not know how he came to be in
the Emmons house, or what he did while
there. Mrs. Mitchell says she Is certain
her husband would not have been guilty
Of such an offence II he had not been
under the influence OF liquor.
James Young (colored) was arrested yes
terday on a warrant charging him with
stealing s. from Thomas Taliaferro, an
other negro.
Willis Pennington was locked up In the
Second Statlon-House on n charge OF as
saulting and beating his wife.