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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27
BIRDS AND LIGHTNING.
Instances In Which the Electric Shoot
Has Been Fatal.

Instances In Which the Electric Shock
Has Dccn Fatal.
The question has lately been asked
in England whether birds are ever
killed on the wing by lightning. Sew
eral observers have answered it in the
affirmative by recalling instances in
which they have actually seen birds
thus killed. Doubt seems to have been
entertained rs to whether n bird on the
wing is not protected from lightning by
virtue of it's being scpara ted from con-
tact with the earth.
But even the mere shock caused by
the passage of lightning stroke
through the air near it. might be sufli-
cient to kill bird without any actual
electrical contact. How great such a
shock is, in many cases, every. one
knows who can recall the crushing
sound of nearby thundcrbolt.
Some observers assert that birds are
peculiarly sensitive to the approach of
n thunderstorm, and almost invariably
seek carly shelter from it, as if fully
aware of the peril of ercmaining upon
the wing when there is lightning in
the air. But for this exhibition of eau
ton the number of birds killed by
lightning would probably be far great
or than it is.
1t would be interesting to know
whether birds possess any instructive
knowledge of the danger of perching
in tall, exposed trees in the open fields
during thunderstorm. A cor
respondent of Youths Companion has
the impression that they are in the
habit of congreguting in the forest I'M
dergrowth and in shrubbery on such
occasions. This might be mainly due,
however, to n desire to find shelter from
the rain
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27
IN ORIENTAL LANDS.

RICE was cultivated in India many
years before the historical period.
TIE women of Morocco never ccle-
bratc their birthdays, and few of them
know their ages.
Mosr of the Japanese women, in the
rural districts, arc skilled agriculture
lists This outdoor work accounts for
their health and strength.
TIE standard Chinese work on COIN
age is in twenty Volumes, and Chinese
money itself is not less bulky, as a
string of cash" weighing five pounds
Is worth less than twenty-five cents
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27
PERSONAL.

w. M. Rettew, of the firm of Watt,
Rettew 81 CLAY, Of Norfolk and Roanoke,
is in the city on business connected with
his firm.
w. G. Brooke, coal operator OF
Bramwell, w. Va, is in the city accom-
panied by his wife. They are en- rou to
home from q trip to Northern cities.
S. s. y. Patterson and w. P. Adkins,
OF Richmond. were in the city yester.
day to look after the suit of Mr.. Adkins
against the Fishburne Bros. Company.
He claims $4,000 for breach OF contract.
Hon. Preston Lewis Gray. of Bristol,
VINO has been engaged in taking testi-
mony in the Roanoke Iron Company
case, went to Lynchburg yesterday.
Mrs. ]. B. Levy, OF Baltimore, for
merly of this city, is visiting Mrs. Ii.
M Daniel. $40 South Jefferson street.
The Rev. Patrick Bell will preach at
Bethany Presbyterian Church, corner
Fourth and Commonwealth avenues
northeast, on Sunday, April 2s, at IL g..
n.
Robert Price, OF Giles county, was the
guest OF Capt. D. c. Booth yesserday.:O
R. II. Angel went to Marion yester.-
day on business.
Mr.. and Mrs, M. II. jennings and
child left yesterday morning for Dan
vile to spend month with relatives.
John II. Miller and 81. e. Nisers, to-
bacco manufacturers OF Martinsville,
were in Roanoke yesterday on business.
Hon. NJ. G. Thomas went to Crockett
Springs yesterday.
Miss Della PrebleS who has been Wis
itiDg relatives in this city, returned
home yesterday
Miss Lille Ledbetter left yesterday
OF brief visit to friends at Blue Ridge
Springs.
Mr.. j. B. Kessler, formerly foreu an
for T. c. Oakley, has gone to Crockett
Springs where he has contracted for a
large piece of work.
II. Swsrtzberg is in New York pur-
chasing his spring stock of goods.
Mrs. Friedman went to Coyners
Springs yesterday.
Phil Siner OF Floyd county was in the
city yesterday.
Prof. Charles L. Cooke. principal Of
Hollins Institute, was in the city yes-
terday.
j. f. Wingfeld. the hustling real es.
tate man, sold house on Fifth avenue
northeast, yesterday. for the Old Do
minion Building and Loan Association.
See the change in his ad. for this
morning.
w. S. Ficklin, agent of the Traveller
Insurance Company, is at home for q
few days from trip Sonth.
Joseph T. Engleby left this morning
for FrostburK, Md, on visit of several
days.
+. Rorer, who is spending most of his
time on his farm on Back creek, was in
the city yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27
A Household Treasure.

D. W. FULLER, of Canajoharie, N. Y,
says that he always keeps DR. Kings
New Discovery in his house and his
family has always found the very best
results follow it's use: that he would not
p HS sn0u' druaast pfS ostssi N a.
says that DR.. Kings New Discovery Is
undoubtedly tho best cough remedy;
that he has used it in his family for
eight years, and it has never failed to
do all that is claimed for It, Why not
try . remedy 30 long tried and tested?
Trial bottle free at Christian g. .Barbee's
drug store. Regular size so cents and ST..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27

Our goods are right and so are the
prices. A trial order will verify this
statement. Don't forget. We are head.
quarters tor wall paper. Fidelity Wal!
Paper Company, 207 South Jefferson
street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27

THE TIMES has the largest circulation OF
any paper in s. w. Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27

DINNERS at the Eagle Dairy. rs cents
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27

How about those straw shapes? W.
have every style at any price. PALAI:
ROYAL, 101 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27
The Firm Has Changed. "c."

w. B. DANIEL & Co., SUCCESSORS to
Daniel & Moorman, carry the largest,
best and cheapest assortment OF feed
in the city. 300 Campbell avenue south
west. Phone 232.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27

ANOTHER lot OF beautiful chamber
suits just received by The e. II. Stew
art Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27

AS remedy for all forms OF headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be- the
very best. 1t effects a permanent cure,
and the most dreaded hsbitual sick
headaches yield to It's influence. We
urge Oil who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial.
In cases of habitual constipation Elec-
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels. and few cases long
resist TIE use OF this medicine. Try It
once. Large bottles only fifty cents at
Christian & BArbee's drug store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-27
Cure for Headache.

EAGLE DAIRY Ice cream, 81 per gal
Ion, so cents per half gallon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
DEFENDER SIMPLY LOST vIGILANT
Defeated the Gould Boat by Over
Eighteen Minutes


New York, Aug. 29.-The second trial
race between Defender and Vigilant over
triangular course, eight miles to the leg
starting from the Scotland lightship, was
one OF the most interesting events that
ever took place in New York harbor
There was all kinds of weather, from al
most a dead calm to blow of 40 miles
an hour. In every point of sailing and
In every kind of weather Defender showed
herself to be far superior to Vigilant
For couple of miles at the start the
breeze continued blowing at the rate of
seven or eight knots an hour, and they
went ahead fast Defender continuously
gained on Vigilant until at the end of
the two miles she had lead of over half
a mile.
When Defender finally rounded the first
mark she occupied three minutes and
half In setting her spinnaker. Then be-
gan rush before the wind for eight
miles. After rounding the second mark
big black squall came out of the south
west Defender had no sooner turned the
mark than the gale was upon her. She
stood 1t bravely and there was no inclna-
ton to take in her big club topsail The
sheet OF her jib parted under the strength
OF the 40-mile gale and within a minute
the headsail was in ribbon. Within three
minutes the fragments had been hauled
down and another. new and whole, set in
Its place. This last leg was close reach
for home. The Vigilant not being able
to withstand the wind, took down her
club topsail soon after rounding the Sec
ond mark and shortly afterward withdrew
her baby jib topsail.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05

pellets " are superior in a great MANY
ways to all mineral waters, sedlitz powders.
salts, castor oil, fruit syrups, laxative teas.
and other purgative compounds. Made of
concentrated vegetable ingredients, thew
act i'll mild, natural way Their second
airy effect is to keep the liver active and the
bowels regular, not to further constipate.
as is the case with other pills. They don't
interfere in the least with the diet, habits
or occupation, and produce no pain grip
ing or shock to the system.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure bill
1ousness, sick and bilious headache. diz-
ziness, costiveness, or constipation, sour
stomach, loss of appetite, coated tongue
Indigestion, or dyspepsia windy belch
ings, heartburn" pain and distress after
eating, and kindred arrangements of the
liver, stomach and bowels. These "Pel-
lets are easily dissolved in the stomach
and absorbed into the blood, stimulating a
How of bile from the liver, and arousinp to
activity all the glandular secretions. Thus
they act in natures oa0n z0ay. In proof
OF their superior excellence, it can be truth
fully said, that they are always adonted
as household remedy after the first trial
Put up IN glass walls, therefore always fresh
and reliable.
One little "Pellet" is laxative. two are
mildly cathartic. As "dinner pill.~ TO
promote digestion, take one each day after
dinner. To relieve distress from over
eating, they are unequaled.
Ihey are tiny, sugar coated granules
any child will readily take them, O0os
used, olsOaYs in fa0oJ.
Accept no substitute that NAV be recon-.
mended to be Just as good" II NAV he
oeffef TOR NE dealer, because of paving
INN better profit, but he is not the one
who nerds help. S''e
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ELECT OFFICERS
Sir Knight Larde Thomas of Kentucky
Is Grand Master.

Sir knight Larde Thomas of kentucky
Is Grand Master.
Boston, Aug. pa dull, grey sky and
rain-soaked earth rather dis
couraged the Knights Templar when
they turned out for the day. Black and
white plumes and tightly fitting uni
form coats gave way rapidly to fatigue
caps and business suits, and the Sir
Knights have settled down to system
attic sightseeing.
The session of the grand encampment
was reopened at Masonic Temple at 10
a. M, when the election of officers was
taken up.
The conclave OF the womens Ma
sonic organization, Order of the East
ern Star, also formally opened at Union
hall.
out of town excursions were as nu-
merous and attractive as yesterday.
Golden Gate commandery, San Fran
cisco, visited Brockton, where the MEM
bers were entertained by the Bay State
commandery. The program consisted
of parade, a visit to historic Ply
mouth Rock and a banquet.
The grand encampment elected Right
Eminent Sir Knight Warren Larde
Thomas, of Kentucky, grand master,
to succeed Sir Knight Hugh McCurdy.
Three hundred and one votes were
cast, the successful man receiving 295.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
FOR NAVIGATION OF THE COLORADO
Articles OF Incorporation Filed by a
Company at Denver.

Articles OF Incorporation Filed by a
Company at Denver.
Denver Aug. 29.-Articles of incorpor-
alton have been fled with the secretary
of state by the Grand River Transpor-
tation, Mining and Improvement Com
pany. The company's plans include the
construction of a steamboat to navi-
gate the waters Of the Colorado and the
Green and Grand rivers from their con-
fiuence with the Colorado. 1t is claim
ed that navigation is possible to with
in 10 miles of the Rio Grande & West
ern railroad, and that company has
agreed to build a branch to connect
with the proposed steamboat. There are
few ranches along the river, and
about the only means of ingress and
egress is by water
The new company's plan is to open
up several townsites, start the devel-
opment of mines of all kinds in the
canyon, and eventually, by construct
ing narrow gauge railroad 40 miles
around the cataract canyon to connect
with the lower canyon, which it is
claimed is navigable for 600 miles south
of Cataract canyon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
THE ROW OF THE SIX COMPANIES
Denver chinese Fear Trouble I'm That
City Because of 1t.

Denver Chinese Fear Trouble I'm That
City Because of 1t.
Denver, Aug. 29.-Denver is greatly
excited over the boycott declared by the
two Chinese factions in San Francisco,
and 1t is not improbable that there will
be trouble in the city because of It,
L. G.. Chung, the leader Of the Chinese
here, ana one of the most prominent
Chinaman in the country, said today
This boycott is assuming a serious as
pect. The trouble all originated over
jealousy of power. Only a short time
ago a prominent Sam Yup was killed
by See Yup. Now, after this See Yup
was arrested he offered to give bail,
but Consul General Ii Wing Yew OBJ
jected to his having bail Immediately
the See Yups said that the consul gem
eral was in sympathy with the Sam
Yups, and a general order of boycott
was sent broadcast that no See Yup
shall trade or have any business rela-
lions with any Sam Yup"
MINISTER ADVISED.
Washington, Aug. 29.-The Chinese
minister has been fully advised of the
status of affairs of the Six Companies,
but has decided not to go to San Fran
cisco for the purpose of settling the
quarrel He has decided to leave the
entire matter in the hands of the Chi
nese consul at San Francisco.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
FELL FROM A SWINGING scAFFoLD
Terrible Accident in Cleveland Which
Caused TWO Deaths.


Cleveland Aug. 30.-James Back
meister fell five stories from the top of
the World building to the sidewalk to-
day and was instantly killed. The body
of the falling man struck John Nickson,
who was walking on the sidewalk. with
terrific force breaking his back and
both legs. He is now dying.
Beckmeister was engaged with a
number of others in placing a large
sign on the building. The accident was
caused by the slipping of the ropes sup
porting the swing scaffold. Two other
men, Lewis and Comler. who were on
the scaffold with Beckmeister, had a
desperate struggle for their lives, which
was witnessed by number of Mortified
spectators in the street.
Lewis was thrown from the scaffold
but caught with his hands the narrow
coping under the window and managed
to work along until he reached the fire
escape and then was easily rescued.
Corner chung to the rope for some time
and was finally rescued by a man in
the building who stepped on a window
ledge and swung him into the room.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
.BAWNM0RE is LOST
Steamer Went Ashore on the
Oregon Coast.
SHE Is BREAKING UP RAPIDLY
Meager Particulars Brought by q Mail
Carrier-Life Savers Start
for the Scene.

Marshfield, Or, Aug. 28.-The steam
er Bawnmore went ashore in the fog
near Bandon, Or, this morning. There
is no telegraph line to Bandon and no
particulars of the wreck have yet been
received. Captain Scott. of the life-sav-
ing service, has gone to the scene.
1t is reported by a mail carrier that
one Japanese sailor was washed ashore,
badly injured.
When the mail carrier left there could
be seen % or 80 people on the steam
er's deck. He also says she is breaking
up and will be total loss.
The Bawnmore is a large iron steam
er owned by Grace & Co. She has
been engaged in bringing petroleum
from Peru and was recently fitted up
for that purpose. She went up to Brit
ish Columbia to take on cargo of coal
and sailed from that port Sunday for
Peru.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05

The rest to the body and restoration
of nerve power accompanying a trip on
the Great Lakes is becoming recognized
and appreciated since the Inauguration
of the splendid service of the Northern
5. S. Co. in the past two seasons. The
end of October will show that the enter
prise of the company in launching its
two magnificent steamers, the North
west and Northland has reaped them
rich harvest to be followed next year
by great increase of travel. The
month of September is the pleasantest
of the year for a tour of the lakes and
those who contemplate an eastern trip.
whether for business of pleasure should
avail themselves of this service equal
to any transcontinental line in time.
and SURPRISING all in comfort and at
Effectiveness. The boats ply semi-week-
ly between Duluth and Buffalo in con-
nection with the Great Northern Rail
way.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
AN EDITOR FINED FOR CONTEMPT
Tribune Man Made Strong Statements
Regarding the Mint Case.

Carson, New, Aug. 29.-Today Judge
Hawley heard contempt proceedings
against H. A. Lennon and H. G. Dunn
publishers of the Tribune. for publish
ing an article headed, THE Third Act"
bearing on the mint cases. The ar
ticle said that in the opinion of the ed
itors the mint investigation as carried
on was farce and persecution and had
been instituted by officials in Washing
ton for persecution. Marshal Hum
phreys took exception to the article
and made affidavit to Judge Hawley
that the article was contemptuous,
false, etc., and was intended to retard
justice. The defendants filed a demur-
rer, which was overruled by the Judge
Editor Lennon, who admitted the au-
thorship of the article, was sentenced
to pay a fine of $50 and 10 days in Jail.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
II PLEAsEs PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
Associated Press Service into Mexico
Cause for Congratulation.

Associated Press Service into Mexico a
Cause for Congratulation.
Buzzards Bay, Mass, Aug. 29.-The
dispatch announcing the establishment
of daily service between the United
States and Mexico by the Associated
Press was shown to President Cleve-
land today, and the interest of the
president of the United States was at
once excited by the news.
After reading the dispatch Mr.. Cleve-
land expressed great pleasure at the
assurance of more vital connection
between the two countries, and warm
ly commended the Associated Press for
its enterprise. which, he said, would
doubtless be productive OF much
good.
ut is a cause for great congratula-
tion," the president said, that the
adjoining republics of the United States
and Mexico are brought into closer
communication through the enterprise
of the Associated Press, and am sure
this last demonstration of the Associat-
ed Press and it's advanced ideas will
result in great benefit TO the people
of both countries"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
EIGHTY MILLIONS TO BE DIVIDED
Antrim Family of America win Get Gold
From an English Estate.

San Bernardino. Aug. 30.-Mrs. c. p.
Barrows and w. II. Parsons of this
city are. among others. heirs to an
English estate valued at $1,000, 600
Robert Antrim of Chicago, has written
them that the English government is
ready to divide the estate among 1876
heirs, the portion going to Mrs. c. p.
Barrows and w. II. Parsons being
about 100000 apiece.
Lord Antrim was murdered in 1888 by
one of his tenants and he left no heirs.
The estate then reverts to the heirs of
John A. Antrim. who came to this coun-
try with William Penn. The Antrim
family will hold a meeting in Chicago
next month for the purpose OF perfect
ing the final settlement of the estate
and sending agents to Ireland to take
possession of the property.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
FOURTEEN LIVES WE'RE SACRIFICED
Work on Flooded Mines Near Central
City DiscIoses a Bad Situation.

Central City. Col. Aug. 30.-Little has
been done as yet in regard to the mine
disaster. Both the Americas and Sleepy
Hollow mines are filled with water
within 400 feet of the surface. and it is
steadily rising, Notwithstanding the
fact that 5000 gallons per hour is be-
ing taken out with a 500 gallon bucket
1t is now known that IA lives were
lost. The state metalliferous mine in
spector today notified the owners of
the Americas property that their mines
must be at once drained so that the
bodies of the drowned miners may be
reached. With the present facilities
this will take from five to six weeks.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
EMIGRATION FROM GREAT BRITAIN
In Seven Months America Has Received
Over Seventy Thousand

In Seven Months America Has Received
Over Seventy Thousand.
Washington, Aug. 30-The official re-
port on emigration of the English gov
eminent for the month and the seven
months ending August 1, were received
here today, and shows that the move
ment of &ageworkers toward the Unit
ed States is on the increase. For the
month of July departures for the new
world from England, Ireland and Scot
land aggregated $500, an increase of
5000 over the same month of last year,
while 5000 immigrants from continental
countries embarked at English ports.
The total British emigration during the
past seven months to the United States
was 71,314, as against 1871 for last
years corresponding period. To Can
ada during July. the total British emil
grafton amounted to 1857, of which only
one-tenth were Scotch and Irish.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
HOWL OF A FRENCH NEWSPAPER

Investigation of the Waller Case Creates
Much Buster and Uncasiness.
Paris, Aug. 30.-Estaffete protests
against the statements of some Ameri-
can papers relative to ex-Consul Wal
Ter. saying If a Frenchman sold arms
to the enemies of the United States,
Americans would never tolerate any in
reference on the part of the cabinets
of Europe. Moreover, our line of con-
duct should be clearly marked, continu-
ed Estaffette, we need pay no attention
to the idle complaints of these Ameri-
can papers. Indeed, Waller ought to
have been Immediately shot for his
glazing treason.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-09-05
CHINA PAYS INDEMNITY TO FRANCE
Separate Claim for Damages In Anti
Missionary Riots.


Paris, Aug. 30.-Ohicial advices re-
ceived here are to the effect that the
Chinese government has granted the
French missions in the province of
Szechuen an indemnity of 100000
francs.
Washington, Aug. 30.-State depart
ment officials say China's agreement to
pay France 100000 francs indemnity
on account of anti-missionary riots at
Szechuanis is due to the fact that
France has decided to prosecute her
claim alone and Independently of the
United States and Great Britain. The
French had large property interests in
that section; the sum agreed upon is
considered as entirely reasonable COM
pensation for the loss sustained. The
authorities here are satisfied with the
progress in the settlement of the claims
of this country and England, which are
being presented jointly, but they say
the point has not yet been reached in
those negotiations where the amount
of the indemnity could be suggested.