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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-14

JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN ROA.
- nokc city and Vinton.-Thc undersigned as
commissioner OF the circuit court of Roanoke
county, in the chancery snit of Ada b. Smith Va.
Rosa v Smith CT ais, pending in said court, will
sell at public auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER
y, 1894. on the premises the following real estate
situated In Roanoke city: /. That certain lot of
land In said city, described as follows:
beginning at point on the north side of Rob
crtson street 231 feet east OF Henry street.
thence with Robertson street south 81 degree. As
minutes cast 30 feet to point, thence north de-
grees 10 minutes east rs feet to an alley thence
with said alley north 81 degrees Is minutes west
~ lect to point, thence south 2 degrees IS min.
ntes west 95 feet to beginning. 9. Lot No - sec.
ton 26, Of Rogers, Fairfax q Houston addition
TO Roanoke city. 3. Lots Nos, II, 10 and , sec.
ton 2. OF the map OF Roanoke Land and Improve.
ment Company. d. Lot No. 81, section 49, OF the
lnnd of the Glade Land Company, situated at
Vinton. "
these lots arc improved with good buildings,
Nc, and Will he sod separately.
Terms-Cash $3.50, to be apportioned among
the several lots or parcels pro rata. The balance
on credit OF one two and three years with
legal interest from day OF sale, to be secured by
BOND and deeds of trust upon the property
Salo OF hoanokc city property at II A. M; of
Vlnton property at p. m
JAMES S. SIMMONS,
Bond in the penalty OF $1,000 with good t;s*sFP
cnrity has been given by the commissioner in
thls causc: W. GRIFFIN.
"HfU SS CLARK
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NINE BURNED TO DEATH.
Eight Small Children Killed by Fire Which Do
stroyed Their Home.


News Of q terrible disaster at McKindree,
W. Va. has just been received in Wheeling
The residence of John Witt, at that place,
was burned to the ground and with it were
cremated eight small children and servant
girl named Mary Hendricks.
The details of the fire are horrible IN the
extreme. Mr.. Witt was away from home ana
Mrs Witt. her twin babes and six other chill
dren, ranging in ages from years to II, and
Mary Hendricks, the servant girl, were sleep
ing alone in the house. At an early hour Mrs.
Witt was awakened by the smell Of burning
wood and discovered that the lower part OF
the house was enyeloped in flames. The
frightened woman ran from the house but re-
turned Immediately and attemptedto save her
children. The flames, which had spread
rapidly. cut off her approach to their rooms,
however. and she was forced to give up, and
barely escaped with her life.
The neighbors were quickly aroused ana
made heroic efforts to save the nine occupants
of the building. Nothing was seen OF the lat
ter. and it is supposed that all were suffoca-
. ed by the smoke before the flames reached
them. The house was completely destroyed
and in the ruins were found only the charred
bones of the eight children and the servant
girl. which were gathered together and will
all be buried in one grave.
The cause of the fire was defective fue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Witt are Frustrated by the ter
rible calamity which has befallen them and
It is feared they will lose their minds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06
Starting a Pineapple Plantation.

The first operation in starting pine
apple plantation is to cut off the ham
mock growth and clear the area, though
the stumps of the larger trees are left
standing. The "slips, which are SIM
ply growths from the old plants, are
usually put in with pointed stick at
the rate of twelve thousand to the
acre. The first crop natures in about
eighteen months, and when three crops
are secured, in as many years, the
fields are abandoned for this culture,
the surface again cleared, AMI planted
in tomatoes. Sweet potatoes also
grow to perfection, and, as I was as
sured by gentleman of experience,
are frequently quarried from these
fields of coral rock with a crowbar.
was much interested in the pine
apple industry, RS the leaves Of the
pineapple contain beautiful soft
white fibre, which [ have no doubt
might be utilized. -Scribner's.
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HOUSE.

95TH DAY.-There was another day without
progress over the Joy-O'Neill contested elec-
ton case in the House, owing to the absence
of a quorum of Democratic members, ana aI
the close of the proceedings OF the House was
as far from a conclusion as Wnen the ueau-
lock first began. Roll-calls followed one
another in rapid succession, but while there
were known to be 290 members on the moor,
the nearest the majority ever came 10
quorum was 172-seven less than quorum
s6rH DAY.-In the House, the Committee
on Rules rrepared rule for the consideration
of the Jov-0' Neill and the Hilborn-Engllsn
contested election cases. The rule proylded
for two hours consideration to each case.
When It was introduced the Democrats mus
tered q hare quorum to enfore the demand
for the previous question and, again, 20 auopt
the committees rules but melted away again
after the discussion of the Joy-O Nelil case
had been concluded before the majority re-
port of the Elections Committee, declaring
the contestant O'Neill. entitled to the seat
could be adopted.
s7TH DAY.-An exciting scene occurred Id
the House during the consideration OF CON
tested election case. When 1t had been deln-
onstrated that the Democrats had not enough
members present to break the deadlock on the
O'Neill-Joy case, Mr.. Patterson presented a
resolution instructing the sergeant-at-arms 10
arrest absentees; A struggle followed. whlcn
was prolonged after the usual hour OF ac-
iournment. and at one time threatened TO keep
the House in session all night.
ss1H Day The hlibustering tactics were
continued in the House. The proceedings
eliminated in a sharp passage at arms be-
tween the Speaker and Mr.. Reed. For tour
hours Mr. Reed flibustered against the ap-
proval Of the Journal During the progress
of the fllibuster the Speaker several tunes de-
clined to entertain motions or appeals from
his decisions. refusing to state the grounds
upon which these decisions were made: he
held that it was the chairs privilege, as II was
the privilege of Judge, to furnish the reasons
for decisions or not as he saw fit. When the
Presidents veto of the Bland bill was read,
Mr.. Bland gave notice that on Tuesday next
he would move to pass the BILL the Presl-
dents objections notwithstanding.
18th DAY.-No attempt was made IN the
House to resume the struggle over the O'Neill,
Joy contested election case, as, by speciai
order. the day after l o'clock was devoted 70
eulogies on the late Representative O'Nelll, OF
Pennsylvania. Some routine business was
disposed Of however, before the eulogies De-
gan.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06
VOL. VII.
! WONDER wHYI

I wonder why hearts change so carelessly,
Forgetful of the fires they have set
Aglow in other hearts,
Forgetful of the trembling lips once wet
With dews of kisses.
I wonder why it comes-forgetiulness-
To steal away the Loyalty and truth
That once were glorifled,
Leaving. alone, formless shadow-ruth
For those forgotten.
wonder why we cannot, earnestly,
Command our loves as we command our
lives,
And prove it sweetly true,
That love remains to him who truly strives
To grow in constancy.
wonder why we never know ourselves
Can never look into ourselves and see
The hidden springs that wait
Amagic touch to burst forth nightly,
And whelm our startled souls.
wonder why once earnest VOWS enshrined
Within the inner temples of our love,
Grow faint with lapsng time,
Like echoes from some whispering voice
above
The far off floating clouds
wonder why
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06
BURIED BY AVALANCHES.
Whole Families Carried Away by Terrific Snow
Slides in Idaho.

Slides in Idaho.
Union Pacific officials have received ad-
vices from the Idaho Division to the effect
thats six snow-sides occurred between Burke
and Black Bear. on Canyon Creek, each from
1000 to 1000 feet in length and 100 to 200
feet in depth. A number Of lives are sup
posed to have been lost.
CANYON Creek is damned up by snow, and
q food is imminent. Great damage has al
ready been done to railroad property. A
large force of men Is at work clearing the
track and searching for bodies supposed to
he buried. The snow accumulated on the
mountains to a depth of fully so feet and the
late rains caused the mass to move at differ
ent places.
A section of snow 900 feet in length, near
Rleck Rear Mine. fret became detached and
started down the steep mountain side. Be-
fore the inhabitants of the cabins in the path
of the slide could fee, the avalanche was
unon them. Two families together with their
homes were caught and carried along with
the slide and buried at the bottom OF ths
canyon.
Others unaccounted for are also believed
To have been killed. Soon after the first slide
took place another occurred farther up the
canvon. near Burke. A family named Chill
son consisting of father, mother and three
children. attempted to reach place OF safe
tv but were overtaken by the mass OF snow
and crushed to death.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06
FIFTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SENATE.

s5rn DAY.-The Senate transacted no pusi-
ness. adiourning Immediately after the con-
clusion of the funeral services over the re-
mains of Senator Colquitt.
s6rH DAY.-In the Senate a Joint resolution
was introduced by Mr.. Dolph abrogating tne
Clayton-Bulwer treaty Mr.. Pener lnsrc-
duced a resolution repeating all laws grantlng
the Secretary Of the Treasury authority 10 Is
sue bonds and other interest-bear1ng oDlga-
tions without specific authority from Con,
gress. The McGarrahan bill was discussed
by Mr.. Morrill, in opposition, and by Mr..
Hunton. of Virginia in favor OF Its passage
s7rH DAY.-After many delays and disap,,
pointments the celebrated McGarrahan Dill
passed the Senate. The morning hour was
occupied in the discussion and passage OF
several bills Of purely local interest. and the
McGarrehan bin occupied the remainder OF
the tine. from two o'clock until the hour OF
adjournment.
ssrH DAY.-The United States Senate was
not in session to-day.
18th DAY The United States Senate was
not in session to-day.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06
SMOKED THE SENATORS
A Fire in the Senate end Of the Capitol Makes u
Unpleasant for the Members.


The Paper in the waste room in the terrace
of the Senate end Of the Capitol caught FIRE
and filed the corridors and the Senate
Chamber with dense smoke, creating more or
less excitement until the extent OF the fire
was ascertained.
It was soon extinguished. but not before
the entire Senate end Of the building had
been filed with smoke 50 dense that for
few minutes all the corridors were darkened
and it began to look as if the Senate might
be compelled to adjourn because Of the dis
comfort.
The doors of the chamber however. were
closed. and much of the smoke excluded
Enough Of it found admission to make It very
disagreeable for the Senators. There was at
no time any danger Of the fire spreading, as
the building is entirely lire-proOf in all the
floors. walls and ceilings in that part Of the
building being of stone.
No damage was done beyond that occas-
ioned byknocking out the lights of few tightly
closed windows on the terrace to let the
smoke out freely.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06

and 3 ruinous One-stOrled CABIN stoou
perched like the eyrie of an eagle. EAll
around the grass was purple with Wild
violets and the birds were whistling in
the woods.
Suddenly Grace drew back and
clutched instinctively at Halcyone
Marden's arm as something lean and
stealthy glided out from the half
closed door and darted into the thick
cts beyond.
"What was that?" she gasped. ga
cat?"
"No," Halcyone laughed, with a
scornful shrug of the shoulders. "Any
one could tell that you were from the
city. Oracle DINER. Whoever saw a
cat of that color-that shape?@ It's
fox. And there are papthers in these
woods. and one winter bear came out
into the clearing, and Hurst Dockrill
shot him"
'Does no one live here nowT
Halcyone shook her head
'It's too wild and desolate. Who
would live three miles up Buckle
Mountain? Aunt Betsy used to gather
herbs and sell them. She lived on nuts
and berries, and one day they found
her sitting dead by her fire. Oh, yes
[ know the place is in good repair
these old-fashioned log cabins will
last forever if nobody pulls then
down"
She pushed open the door.
'Let's go inside, said she, land si
down to rest.
The floor had rotted away, and tai
weeds and bushes were rioting in the
fireplace; en- old wooden bench stood
against the crumbling wall.
"Now, Grace" said Halcyone, Civ
ing her fair hair little toss as the.
seated themselves, edo you know VIII.
have brought you here?"
"To look at the old witch's hut,
suppose, and to get some violets. Oh,
it is so beautiful here-if only the
bear doesn't put in an appearance ]"
"The bear was shot long ago, Ant
we could have got violets down In the
meadow, almost anywhere. No, Grace
wanted to ask you Tiff you reall,
cared for Aleck Dale?"
Grace DINERS face became scarlet
her lashes dropped.
"Halcyone, said she, ''you have n
right to ask me such a question a
that"
Halcyone Marden sprang to her fee
and stood indignantly before he
friend.
"But I have q right" said she
"Iook here, Grace Before you cam
to Buckleton, Aleck was my lover. FL
went everywhere with me--he wa
going to ask me to be his wife. "
"Did he ever sey so in words"
..N-no. But a mans heart speak
ont in other things than words! !" ez
citedly uttered Halcyone. Il was a
sure of it as l am that the sun is shin
inc now. And then you came--an'
everything is 50 diferentl !"
Grace lifted her blue, dark-trlnge'
ewes. and even in this moment OF fran
tic jealousy, her rival could not bu
confess to herself how beautiful the.
were. and looked Haleyone full IN tn
face.
"AmI to blame because things ar
diAf,rent?' said she.
Captain Dalzell likes yon, Grace,
coaxel Halcyonc, putting her han'
caressingly on the other girls shoul
Ger. ''oe is rich-he owns the hand
acmest house in Buckletou,"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06
NO. l8.

hope a way VIII present IIsen in the near
future for the adjustment OF our monetary
affairs in such comprehensive and conser-
uaa 1,ative manner as will accord to silver lis
proper place in our currency; but In the the
meantime | am extremely soncitlous that
whatever action we take on this subject may
be such as to prevent loss ana aus qscTutsgc-
ment to our people at home ana tne ueS., uo c,o
ment abroad. cn
EXECUTIVE MANSION, March 20, 1894.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06
A FAIR PRISONER.
BY HELEN FORREST GRAVES.

ND was this where
the old wit C h
lived?'' said Grace
Olmer, eagerly.
Up on the shelly
ing sides of Mount
Buckle there was
a cleared space
among the pines
and naples, where
a spring bubbled
out from the rock
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06

THE remains of Hans von Bulow, the dis
tinguished pianist, who died recently in
Egypt. were cremated at Hamburg. There
was an imposing funeral service in the
church. attended by numerous ceputatioDs
f,om home and foreign musical societies.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06

A physician Of South Haven, Mich.
will make voyage around the world
in q schooner 1875 feet long, with g
beam Of about twenty-five ieet,
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HIS OBJECTION TO THE BILL.

deem relevant to the subject. 1t remains LOT
me to submit q specific statement Oh my op-
iections to the bill now under conslderaVlon'
HIS OBJECTION TO THE BILL.
This bill consists of two sections, excluding
one which merely appropriates sum sum
cient to carry the act into effect. The hrst
section provides for the immediate coinage OF
the silver bullion in the Treasury wnlch rep
resents the so-called gain or seigniorage or
which would arise from the coinage OF all the
bullion on hand, which gain or seigniorage
this section declares to be s55. 5.156.601
1t directs that the money so-coined or the
certificates issued thereon shall be used in
the payment of public expenditures, aud pro-
vides that if the needs of the Treasury de-
mand il. the Secretary of the Treasury NAV.
In his decretion, issue silver certificates IN
excess of such coinage, not exceeding the
amount of seigniorage in said section author
lied to be coined.
The second section directs that as soon as
possible after the coinage of this seigmorage
the remainder of the bullion held by the gov
ernment shall be coined into legal-tender
standard silver dollars. and that they shall
be held in the Treasury for the redemption
of the Treasury notes issued III the purchase
of said bullion.
The entire bill is most unfortunately con-
structed. Nearly every sentence presents un-
certainty and invites controversy as to Its
meaning aud intent. The first section is es-
peciallv faulty in this respect, and 1t Is ex-
tremely doubtful whether its language will
permit the consummation of its supposed pur-
poses.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06

Halcyone Marden looked unusually
beautiful that evening, in white
Gown of some soft, crinkly msteris!.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06

deem relevant to the subject. it remains Tor
me to submit a specific statement OF my op-
iections to the bill now under consideration
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-06


their character and description, will have
none of these qualities. In anticipation OF
this result, and as an immediate effect, the
Treasury notes will naturally appreciate IN
value and desirability.
The fact that gold can be realized upon
them. and the further fact that their destruc-
tion has been decreed when they reach the
Treasury. must tend to their withdrawal
from general circulation, to be Immediately
presented for gold redemption or to be
boarded for presentation at more convent
ent season. The sequel OF both operations
will be a large addition to the silver currency
in our circulation and corresponding re-
duction Of gold in the Treasury.
The argument has been made that these
things will not occur at once because long
time must elapse before the coinage OF any
thing but the seigniorage can be entered upon.
If the physical effects of the execution OF the
second section of this bill are not to be real
lied until far in the future, this may furnish
a strong reason why it should not be passed
so much in advance but the postponement OF
its actual operation cannot prevent the lear
and loss of confidence and nervous precau-
ton which would Immediately follow its pas
sage and bring about its worst consequences
/ regard this section of the bill as embody-
ing a plan by which the government will be
Obliged to pay out its scanty store OF gold for
no other purpose than to force an unnatural
addition of silver money into the hands OF
our neoDle. This is an exact reversal OF the
policy which safe finance dictates, II we are
To preserve parity between gold and silver
| and maintain sensible bimetallism.
We have now outstanding more than S33e,
600 900 in silver certificates Issued under ex-
isting laws. They are serving the purpose OF
money usefully and without question. Oul
gold reserve, amounting to only little more
than 800, 900, is directly charged Wit9
the redemption Of S346, 900, 000 OF United
States notes. When it is proposed 10 lnnate
our silver currency it is time Tor strength
ening our gold reserve instead OF depicting IL
| cannot conceive of longer step toward
silver monometallism than we take when VIZ
spend our gold to buy silver certificates To-
circulation, especially in view OF the practlca
difficulties surrounding the replenishment o
our gold.
This leads me to earnestly present the de
STABILITY of granting to the Secretary OF tn
Treasury better power than now exists T.
issue bonds to protect our gold reserve whel
for any reason it should be necessary. Gu
currency is in such a confused condition AM
our financial affairs are apt to assume at an
time SO critical a position that it seems to m
such a course is dictated by ordinary prudence
| am not insensible to arguments In favo
of coming the bullion seigniorage In tn
Treasury. and believe it could be done safe
ly and with advantage if the Secretary OF tn
Treasury had the power to issue bonds at
low rate of interest under authority in subst
tuition of that now existing and better suite
to the protection Of the Treasury. 49,
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-02-23

ANOTHER ARREST.
Sheriff Bui Ike returned last night
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-02-23
1t was True.

The story Of the tumortd pl,ps n
rob the Wsco and Northwes,e,,
train, published in these column,
yesterday, has been confirmed. Tho
Waco officers who boarded the tr.;,
Sere Deputy United Stat. Marshal
Terrence, Deputy Constable CrovGs,
aid Mr.. A O. Dewey, agent of ,bs
Wells Fargo Express company.
"A pose from Den sou pssssd
through the passenger coach yhils
on the way TO tie blind baggage
ard it is believed tha! thus in
prudent action caused the robbers to
abandon their plan, which, il it had
been followed up, would have r.
suited in either some important a.
rests or dead train rt bb4rs.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-02-23
A Very Close Call.

DR.. T. r. B,ldein's residence at
IA North Eleventh street, mario 4 y
escaped. d SIT uction by fire this
morning,
The doctors brother got up about
G O'Clock and found the dl, g
room aire, with pretty near the
" n lie ii jor buried away. 1t ! ad
evidently caught from fire falling
on the fl ,or, and had burned very
slowly because Of the wooden car.
pet and ,ug+,
1t was easily extirgushed, ami
no alarm was given. The fl 'or ard
most Of the contents of the room
were de iroyed.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-02-23
Her Suiierings Ended.

Little Euna, the dang Ter Of Hon
AMI Mrs. Sch p. M!lis, Il ed at SAC
lat nigh. Three ihs ago to-day
tn child, who was little mors
than three years ola, vas ter ibly
burned at her fathers homs on
c ,llege Heights. the physicins
ca led in did all they could for her,
ard for awhile her chances for
recovery see ed coed. But ID
-pite Of all that could he done for
her ganerene finally set in, and =.
he hour named death came 10 put
al end to her sutferings
The remains were taken this
afternoon 30 Speeglevile, for intel,
ment IN the burying ground at that
place.
Phone Lacy il YOU want GOOD Coal.
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ALL AROUND TOWN.

The young ladies of the "Merry
Milkmaids" operetta, held re hear.
sal last light.
A suit to rec, yer 5000 insurance,
STYLED I. NJ. Pea,lstone VI. the Hi
hernia insurance company, went 10
Trial III Judge Goodrich's court tc-
lay.
The suit of Dave Hodges VS.. j
D. Hibbit.s was concluded in the
Nineteenth district court today, the
Jury returning verdict for de.
ftnjant.
Marriage licenses have been is.
sued by the County cle' k TO A. w.
Thompson and MISS Rura McFai
den. w. A. Gilientine and Miss NJ
E. Price.
MI. w. r.. Whitman, chairman
of the Peoples larty, of Pre- net
No. /, has called meeting of tbs
Populists of this precinct to take
place on the 10 h rroximo, FOR The
purpose of selecting delegates to III
county convention Of the People
party, which viii he held on tn
18th proximd.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-02-23
The Mondern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally, Ia keeping
with other Injuries. a remedy
must be pleasantly acceptable IN
form, purely wholesome in compost
tson, truly beneficial in effect and
entirely free from every objectiona'
BILE quality. If really ill he con
suits physician; if constipated he
uses the gentle family laxative,
Syrup of Figs.