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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-25

Good God. what brave fellows must this /:
day lose"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-25

Erected by the efforts Of the Maryland Socie-
~ OF the Sons OF the American Revolution.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
LIZARDS IN A TRANCE.
Ono Medical Authority Regards It rs o
Kind OF Eypnotism.

Oho nAouucht authority NegarQS lC q
Kind OF Hypnotism.
An English scientific journal has re-
ceived an interesting communication ON
the subject of the so called death
feigning instinct" of certain reptiles.
The correspondent, who writes from
Syria, says that when II certain species
of Egyptian lizard is captured it makes
u few vigorous efforts to escape, and
then, If held firmly, falls into q limp,
motlonless state, which might easily
lead an inexperienced person to think it
dead. The animal, however, is simply
in q trancelike condition.
Gentle respiratory movements are
visible just behind the shoulders and
sometimes show a rising and falling
rhythm with short intervals Of complete
rest The eyes remain wide open, but
are commonly half closed, and the lids
wink slowly from time to time spon-
taneously or by reflex action. The
mouth is almost open, sometimes wide,
sometimes but little, and in either case
the jaw is quite rigid, and if closed by
force Is apt to reopen when tho pressure
Is withdrawn. The limbs lilo extended
and semifiaccid, with some approach to
cataleptic condition.. O., if bent or
stretched into position not too strained,
they maintain such positions when let
go-and the same is true of tho trunk
and tail.
A pin may be run through fold of
the skin without fully aronsing tho ami
NAL, sluggish, feeble wriggle being
the solo result. Tho trance usually lasts
about five minutes, when the animal.
by brusquc effort, assumes its normal
position. This done, it lies quito still,
but evidently awake and obscrvant for q
few moments moro, and then scuttles
off i'll q hurry
Dr.. Van Dyck looks upon this mani
festation not as voluntary or conscious
death feigning, but as form of hyp-
notism. The natural enemies of these
lizards arc foxes, jackals, martens, birds
of prey and snakes.
Can any one believe" asks DR.. Van
Dyck, that any ono of these animals,
having captured lizard, would DO in
the least inclined to let it go because it
lay motionless and apparently dead in
the captors grasp? Or will it DO argued
that tho trance condition is n special
gift lin mercy to the victim, to mitigate
or abolish tho pain of death?' Pitts
burg Dispatch
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
THE ST. LOUIS.
The American Liner Makes Splendid
Tfmo.


SOUTHAMPTON, Eng, August 21.-The
trial of the American liner st. Louis
was held In the English channel to day
to ascertain whether the steamship
comes up to the requirements of the
government under the contract for car
rying the mail. Commander B. B.
Bradford and Lieut.. R. T. Mulligat of
the United States navy were on board
onlbehalf of the government as was also
Naval Constructor Fernald, lately of
the Brooklyn navy yard.
The st Louis started at seven O'Clock
this morning flying the stars and stripes
ffom the ensign halyards at her stern
And the eagle from her mizzen mast.
She reached Portland Bill in two hours.
% minutes and As seconds, which is at a
speed OF 81 knots an hour. Mr.. Griscom
slated after the trial that he was greatly
pleased as he had hardly hoped to
achieve such grand result. The ma
chtnery could not have worked better.
He thought that 1t was the first time
the American flag or any other had ever
faken at that speed up and down the
English channel. The draught of the
st. Louis WAS twenty-four feet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
DROWNED IN TUG RIVER.
a Mother PorIsbes in tho Presence OF Her
Children.

n Mother PorIsbes in the Presence OF Her
Children.
A dispatch from Gray, w. Va, to the
Bluefeld Telegraph on the 18th inst.
says: A distressing accident occurred
here to-day, by which . woman Nes
drowned Ia the presence Of her young
children. About 10 O'Clock In the fore
noon colored man who 10 employed in
the railroad yard at Gray, was engaged
to ferry Mrs. g. v. Smith and q young
colored nurse girl across the Tug river,
they being on their way TO church at
Devon.
Two or three of Mrs. Smiths children
were waiting for her on the other side.
The tug was swollen by the rains, the
current being unusually strong. The
man In pulling the boat across by the
cable dipped the front end below the
surface, causing 1t to fill and upset.
The boatman swan out, but Mrs.
Smith and the colored girl were quickly
carried down the stream, and it was
found impossible to rescue them. The
water below was still deeper and swifter,
and they persisted in plain view OF a
number OF persons. Mrs. Smith had
been q widow about six weeks. her
husband having killed himself by drink
Ing twentY-four quarts of beer on q
wager.
The distress of the bereaved children
was heartrending. There was no way
by which the woman and girl could be
rescued. The byssanders could not
even recover their bodies, which were
soon lost to sight in the swollen waters.
MRS. Smiths body was recovered about
mile and half down the stream.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

New YORK, August 2O.-The report
from Havana that General Gomez. the
hope OF the revolutionary party in Cuba
and their sympathizers in this city, had
died OF consumption on July 81 Is scofTed
at by those best posted in Cuban affairs.
A proclamation issued by General
Gomez, copy Of which wss in his own
handwriting, WAS received in the United
Brotherhood in this city to-day. The
proclamation bears date of August |.
How can General Gomez have died on
July 81" asked Mr.. Trujlllo. when
here is document in his own hand
writing dased August l."
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Accident to a Pleasure Party

BIRMINGHAM, Ala August co. While
a pleasure party OF twenty people was
crossing bridge that spans Five Mile
creek at Brookside yesterday,the bridge
gave way with q crash and precipitsted
its occupants in the creek, fifteen feet
below. Alfred Mcpherson. aged 90, was
probably fatally hurt by falling beams.
James Collier. aged 10. sustained serious
injuries. All the others were more or
less bruised, among them being aeveral
women and children. fortunately the
water in the creek was shallow. The
crowd on the bridge caused it to fall.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Pay Clerk ssyre Cots Two Years.

NORFOLK. Va, August 2G-D. B.
Sayre. ex.pay clerk United States Navy.
whose release by Judge Hughes was an :
nulled by the United States Supreme
Court, delivered himself up to the
UntsedS States authorities here yesterday,
and was sent aboard the United States
steamship. franklin, this afternoon.
He will be sent to Boston to serve the
two years given him by United States
Naval courtmartial for embe zzlement
while on the franklin.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
The Baby Show,

To The EDITOR OF THE TIMEs:-It
WAS rumored on the streets yesterday
tibet the "Pythian Baby Show" was got
ten up in order that one member of the
committee might have double the
chances most people would have. de-
sire to say that such statements are
without foundation. IT'S true that a
member OF the committee has Twins"
and they are both entered for the show,
but under the rules that cannot possibly
make any difference to the judges. All
babies will be entered at Massie's, but
no one outside of the committee will
know the names OF any baby entered,
nor will their names be published after
wards. The judges names will be- kept
secret also, and they will award the
prizes by number only.
w. b. Moss,
Chairman Anniversary Committee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
MIR. Crisp Again in London.

LONDON, August 2O.--Mr. Charles F.
Crisp, ex-speaker of the United States
House Of Representatives, has returned
here from Paris greatly improved in
health. Mr.. Crisp says that the United
States ambassador to France, Mr.James
b. Enstis, was extremely kind to him
and showed him everything worth seeing
In the French capital. The ex-speAker
leaves this city again to-day on four
days. tour of Scotland.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Selected Commapdant of Cade,s

LEXINGTON. Va, August 20.-First
Lieutenant Davis Price, first artillery
United States army. has been selected
TO fill the position of commandant of
cadets OF the Virginia Military lnstitui Q
here, Vice~Second Lieutenant s. d.
Rockenback, Tenth United States
Cavalry, recalled to his post. Price
will be appointed by the Secretary OF
War in time to assume command at the
opening of the institute September 4.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Secretary Lynn an Resigns.

w. w. Lyman, secretary of the rail.
road department. of the Y M. G. A., has
rendered his resignation ss such, to
take effect September l. Mr.. e. g..
Morrow, who has served in like
capacity at Cincinnati, Ohio, has been
appointed his successor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
a Deserved Compliment.

The appointment by Governor O'Fer,
rail- OF the Hon. r. Tate Irvine as q
member Of the board of visitors of the
University of Virginia, was q deserved
compliment to rising young attorney.
Mr.. Irvine Is brainy and esr-headed
young lawyer, and is model worthy
the imitation of every young man who
seeks lofty ideal. He Is the present
member OF the Legislature from Wise
county, and his people have their eye
on him for the next Congressional nomi-
nation. The honor was unsolicited,
and the first intimation Mr.. Irvine re-
ceived was the telegram announcing
the appointment. Be will be the
youngest man on the board by fifteen
years or more, the only member west of
Lynchburg, and he is the youngest man
who has ever received this distinction,
OF which any Southerner would be
proud. Mr.. Irvine passed through Roa~
noke Thursday evening en- route to the
University, when he cast his maiden
vote for Walter Dabney. the successor
OF the late Prof. Jno. B. Minor,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
The claim Paid In Full.

Mr.. Q. w. Thomas, city treasurer,
received to- day from the Fidelity and
Casualty Insurance Company, OF New
York, 81, 700 in full for amount due him
FOR loss OF hand. The settlement OF
this claim has been delayed on account
OF the proof OF loss having been i'm
properly made up. AS soon as the com
pany was made acquainted with the
facts in the case o check was sent him
in full
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
al Noted acuiptor Dead.

CHICAGO, August 2O.-Leonold Volk,
the noted sculptor, died ar his home in
Osceols, Wis. He was 81 years old, and
was famous as modeler of portrait
busts. He was an intimate friend OF
Stephen A. Douglass and made the Lin.
coin mask.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Names OF the PetitJurors.

The following are the names of she
petit jurors for the September term of
the Hastings Court: 8. j. Evans, r. II.
Soule. f. j. Korte, w. e. Andrews. J..
o. Hanes, j E. Chain, 3. L Addison.
o. Ii. 81. Boyd, D. M. Taylor, G. D.
Marsten, P. N. Bower and R. H. Nc
Claughersy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Horselcss Vehicles Not Now.

Talk about these horscless vehicles, :"
said Uncle ST. Il seen 'cm long ago"
why, par began Aunt Mandy.
"Oh, but l did Don't you remember
tho ole OK cart NO rode to our weddin
in?'-Indianapolis Journal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

Rev Oliver c. Miller will preach next
Lords Day at Pine Grove Church at
7:3O p. m. This will be Mr. Miller's
last service. as he intends leaving the
State with his family about the first
week in Septemb Der. He will also preach
at ST. Marks Lutheran Church, in this
city, next Sunday morning at IL o'clock
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
In the Police Court.

In the police court yesterday morning
John O'Brien. Joseph Kelly, Patrick
Flanagan and John Taylor, all white,
were fined IS each for disorderly con-
duct. Lizzie banner and Rosabella
MCGUIRE white, were fined IS each for q
similar offence.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Roanoke Couple Masried in Bristol.

Mr.. G. RI Mcdaniel, fireman on
the Norfolk and Western, and Miss
Clara Lloyd, who was formerly en-
ployed as clerk in fruit store on Salem
avenue, went to Bristol yesterday morn
ing and were married. They returned
to Roanoke last night and were driven
to the residence of the groom. No. 500
Salem avenue. where they will reside
for the present. Il was not on account
Of parental opposition that the young
couple took this step. There was no
AFFECTION to the wedding and they were
married in Bristol simply as matter Of
choice.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

LADIES' dress goods, Hamburg edg-
ings, embroidery, laces, &c., on sale at
SO Salem avenue at auction this morn
ing ct 10 o'clock, and evening at 4.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

Only 81 per cent Of tho capital of this
country is owned by men holding be-
tween 100000 worth and 81 900, 900
worth Of property.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

Kranich and Bach Piano at n Bargain.
a FINE upright grand Kranich & Bach
piano ct sacrifice. You cannot afford
to miss this opportunity to get big bar
gain. Easy payments, no interest
charged. Hobbie Music Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Among the Ribbons.

Another lot OF those fine black and colored
velvet ribbons with satin back and fast edge,
Just rs quickly, 40 be prompt
20. Hack Satin Velvet Ribbon i0o
NO Hack Satin Velvet Ribbon TIC
NO. Black Satin Velvet Ribbon .Oc
And wider in same proportion II prices and
qualities We oner can be matched, we will take
ours back ana return the money.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Bits OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on tho
Streets by Times Reporters-POints
Political, Social and General Happen-
ing Yesterday.

Taken to the Asylum.
Miss BERTHE Rhodenizsr, who was some
time ago adjudged insane, WAS taken to
the asylum ut Marion yesterday morn
inc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
At the CITY Market.

At the City Market.
One hundred and eighteen wagons
paid $40 80 ourbage at the city market
yesterday. Prices were low, and the
buying was quite brisk.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Children's Refers.

Children's Refers, made of plain c1oth IN
navy, brown and tan. trimmed with narrow
ana WIDE braid, sizes 9 to yearu, at soc,
worth 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
lie gi1orn Flats.

so Childrcn's White Lechorn Flats. former
prices ste and 15c, duccd to SOC
w Children's White Lcghorn Flats which
sold NJ 81, 81 % and $3.50. are now roc.
GC0 Misses Lechorn Flats which we sold
easily al 81 and si.25, are reduced to soc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Trolley Ride Postponed.

The trolley ride to Salem, which was
to have been given by the Park Street
Band, has been postponed till Saturday
night. Tickets sold will be good then.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Pythian Notice.

Osceola Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
will hold It's regular convention to-
night instead of tomorrow (Thursday)
night. Dispensation of Grand Lodge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
MILLIN
Flowers.

One hundred dozen lot OF fine Artificial
Flowers, In all kinds and qualities, the
remnant OF our entire stock, In very
choice and desirable effects, worth SOC
TO 75c. Per bunch.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Silk VeiIin gs.

Specially new and desirable, double widtl
vellings, including bnck, white and lead in,
finest quality, real value csc yard, ut 25c, IS
and SOC. ~
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Wire and 5uckram Frames,

500 Wire and Buckram Frames In ncwes
shapes, &C each
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

One hundred and seventy.Hve Ladies',
and Chiloren's Trimmed Sailor Hats,
in plain braid, trimmed, with plain
ribbon bands, in white, all sizes, worth
25c Each
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

Go to Donaldson's for oak suits very
cheap.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Hats.

Five hundred OF Ladies', Misses and
Children's Untrimmed Straw Hats, in
all shapes and qualities, all colors and
black, worth 25c 10 soc. Each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
Little ChiIdren's Wear.

Lawn Caps at an enormous sacrifice All,
lots:
Former 49c Lace Caps now for e6c
Former 6lc Lace Caps now for. SOC
Former 9Sc Lace Caps now for 49c
Former 81 ~ Lace Caps now for. 49,. 60c
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
For Separate Skirts.

Az 0!c, new 5i-inch wide Wool Diagonal Che
volt. black and navy. A decided bargain.
At l5c, new Mohair finished wide vale dag.
oDal Serge, 81 inches wide-navy and black
At 81 rs. the popular black "Sicilian," 46
inches wide The newest and most popular
At size, the very new Clay Worsteds, for
At l25, very stylish things in the new Fig
ured Black Mohars-54 inches wide.
At $3.50, finest quality 60-inch wlde genuine
Cravenettc Scrge-in black, navy, brown and
myrtle.
Plain Scrges, black and navy, at &c AK c and
ooc.' besides many other new things already re.
cevcd for fall business.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21
New TriIby KeCktieS.

I'VE. we have now ready fifty dozen of the
"Trilby" Ties, for Ladies In Black Satin, with
Wfftc piping, ard plain Black Satin. Price SOC.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-21

At l2Hc, twenty five pieces chaDgeable Gre.
pons, lust new, for fall wear.
At l2&c, new things in dark blue rercalcs
AT 1lc- New White basket weave Duck.
AT 12Hc, new Ducks, better quality, in white,
black and navy.
At SC yard. new best quality Indigo Blu
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-09
This Was a Very Thirsty Dog.

A young Wissahickon man, SO the tale
goes, owned dog of mongrel breed, which
had added to its one great undesirable
quality of low birth the more offensive one
of the mango.
The young man determined to sever his
connection with the animal and with that
end in view he secured large washtub
and put staples in the inside of it, with
ropes attached to them, to securely hold
the dog and keep its head under water.
He caught the dog just as it came in
after long tramp in the dusty roads. The
doomed animal was preparing to slake its
thirst at the hydrant, when it's master
grabbed it and tied it down in the tub.
Then he turned on the water and let it
run until the dogs head was totally sub
merged He couldn't bear to see the poor
brute suffer, so he went away for quarter
of an hour. He came back expecting to
find the dog dead. Strange to say, how
ever, the dog was very much alive.
There was no water in the tub. Neither
was there any leak in it.
The dog had simply quenched his thirst.
Philadelphia Record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-09
OAKLAND'S SUFFRAC|STS,
Prominent Women Organize
a New Political Equality
Club.
A MAN ELECTED PRESIDENT.
The Object Is to Gain for All
Females the Electoral
Franchise.

AS result of the recent visit of Miss
Susan B. Anthony and Rev. Anna Shaw
to the Athens of the Pacific, Oakland has
a genuine Woman's Suffrage Club, known
as the Political Equality Society of Ala
media County of the California State
Woman Suffrage Educational Association.
The lectures delivered in Oakland by the
two celebrated female suffragists were
largely attended by bers of the four
hundred, and the spirit and knowledge i'm
bibed from them aided materially in the
formation of the new society.
While they were yet here the project OF
a political equality club was preached, and
met with much favor.
Several days ago, just after the two
noted women's rights speakers had left,
several ladies met in the Albany Hotel and
effected temporary organization with Mrs.
Ada Van Pelt as president and Mrs. Lloyd
Baldwin secretary. Yesterday about three
score of ladies and two lone men, who
seemed sadly out of place, met al the same
place and permanent organization was
effected.
A lengthy constitution was adopted,
which says that the object of the club is to
ala in procuring for woman the elective
franchise, embracing all the rights privi-
leges and immunities Of civil and political
liberty, and to educate her fully to COM
prehend and appreciate the various prin-
ciples and duties of free government.
The constitution further states that the
duty of the club is to circulate suffrage
petitions among the people, to hold public
meetings and to make their work known
throughout the land The different sec
lions were adopted without opposition,
and those relative to the electoral fran
chise were received with enthusiasm.
Officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, DR.. J. K. Mclean, pastor of the
First Congregational Church; vice-presi-
dents-Mrs. DR.. kellogg Lane, Mrs.
Charles Webb Howard, Colonel Babcock,
Mrs. 1. n. Chapman and Mrs. Judge
Haight; secretary, Mrs. George Uhl; treas
urer, Mrs. L. G. Judd; auditors, Mrs.
| Heath and Mrs. Lloyd Baldwin. Rev.
Mrs. Eliza Wilkes gave as her reason for
nominating male member for president
| that they wanted to reach the men.
II was decided that meetings should be
held the first Monday of each month. In
the lengthy discussions that came up on
the adoption of the constitution, some of
the ladies showed themselves to be parlia-
mentarians of more than ordinary ability.
The club already has nearly hundred
mem bers, and by their next meeting they
expect to have almost double that num-
Der. Some of the leaders most interested
in the movement are: Rev. Mrs. Eliza
Wilkes, Mrs. Lloyd Baldwin, Mrs. Chabot,
Mrs. John Uhl, Mrs. Emma Shafter Eow-
Mrs. DR.. ]. K. Mclean, Mrs. DR.. Kellogg
Lane, Mrs. Wilder, Miss Bennett, Miss
Littleiohn, Miss Moilie Connors, Mrs. Van
Pelt and Mrs John Heath