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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-20
JAMES Il. GILMORE.
A. q. Pcndleton ct ais.

a. IL. fcnulet0n ct ais,
IN THE HUSTINGS COURT FOR THE CITY
OF ROANOKE. To James IL. Gilmore, plaintir,
and to A. G. Pendleton, Everett Perkins, A. H..
Payne, John III. Payne, commissioners; tho Old
Dominion Building and Loan Association, n cor
poration; William Z. Pendleton, trustee, and A..
l.. Fuqua.
the above styled cause OF March Both, 1875, i
shall on May the sixth %, 1895, at my office In
the Masonic Temple building. rooms number two
~ and three (), In the city OF Roanoke, proceed
to inquire into and make the statements con-
corning the matters mentioned Ia said decree
and thereby referred to me az one OF the com,
missioners in chanccry OF the said court Espc-
cialy concerning the following:
Fist, tho real estate held by A. @. pendleton,
or any such estate alicned ny him that is sub
1ect 10 the lein OF the complainant
Second, the leins exisling against said real
estate aud their priontes.
Third, the rental yalne OF snch estate.
Fourth, such other matters may he deemed
pertinent by the commissioners or may be re-
quircd by any parties in interest in this cause.
4 BLAIR ANTRIM.
fG-lm. Commissioned in Chancery.
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COMMISSIONERS SALEoF REAL ESTATE.
- by virtue OF decree entered by the corpora
tion court Tor Roanoke city at tho January, 1896
New York National Building and Loan Assooia-
tion We. =. D. Stone and others, the undert igr ed
commlseioner OF sad court, named In said de-
APRlL, ls:5, AT u O'CLOCK NJ. in front of the
eonr: IN SAID city. proceed 10 sell at public auc-
US follows:
Beginning Ct point on the north eide OF West
E'lmer street 80 Il ct west OF Sixth street north
Wcst, thence with West Gilmer street north CS
degrees ~ minutes west 40 feet to point. thence
north u degrees 80 minutes cast 1876 10 100 feet to
an alley, thence with said alley south 67 degrees
~ minutes east 40 feet to point, thence south Il
oegr cs % minutes west 1858 Il ct to place OF be-
gihniug, said land being Known as lot II. section
city.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash.
THOMAS W. MILLER,
Com Iliaainrnr
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Il hotel propcrty-By virtue OF "a decree OF the
crcui, court OF the city OF Roanoke Va, Gu
tered on the 18th day OF October, 1891 in the
chancery causc OF ) W. Jamison, trustee, vs. W.
II. Felix Ct ais, and deed OF trust dated on the
lat day of January, 1889, and OF record In the
clerks Office of the Hastings Court OF the city OF
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-20

|. :. 5. Brooke, clerk or the Hastings Cogrt for
the city OF Roanoke. certify that tine bond re-
qured in decree in the above case has been given.
5. s. BROOKE,
~ tbs Clerk
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-20
LRqAL NOTICES.
trust securing the deferred instalu ents of the
purchase moloy upon SAID property.
JNO. Z. PENN
kOBT. II. SCOTT,
A f KING,
Special Comml s5ioner,

~, :, ). Brooke, clerk of the circvit cour. for
me cry OF Roanoke, Va hereby certify that the
has been executed y. = RnOOKE s''
"@ttos Clerk.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-20
S. W. JAMESON, Trustee and spccia
COmmfssi0rar

In the clerks Office OF the Circuit Court OF tho
city OF Roanokc. s. w: Jsmieon, trustee and
special commissioner. plaintin, sSsinst W. II,
FenX' ct ais defendant in chancery.
lily III t the bond required OF the special com.
missioner by the decree rendered in said cause
on the Sth Gay of October, 1891, has been duly
slVSh. Glven under my hand Rs clerk OF tho
raid court, this 2nd day of April, 1925
s. 5. BROOKE. Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICHS.

VIM, II. Felix conveyed to the undersigned Ger.
tain 'cnl cstatc in tho city OF Roanoke, Va, IN
Nnst TO secure to A. NJ. and W. al. Fuller TIC
payment OF the sum OF $1,000 with interest as is
therein set out. and default having been madc Il,
tie pay ment of said debt, aud being requested
so 10 do by the holder thereof, 1 will on SATUR-
DAY, MAY 4TH, 1895. AT 12 O'CLOCK, NJ,
IN 'front.' OF the premises, proceed to sell At pub
Tic auction to the highest bidder all tho property
conveyed In said deed, to- wilt:
A certain parcel ofland In city OF Roanoke,
Va beginning at northwest corner of Jefferson
and high street, thence with Jefferson street
northwsrd % feet 10 u point thence northwest.
, wnrdly parallel with High strcet ITO feet to a
point thence eouthwardly parallel with Jefrer.
ron street co feet to High street, thence east
wardiv with High street ITO feet to the place OF
said lot has on it commodious, well arranged
iour story brick hotel BUILDING known SO "Iiotel
feliX, is situated on Jefferson street opposite
hotel Roanoke and is within one square of the
union passenger station.
Terms: Cash sufficient to pay the costs OF said
sun. the costs OF executing this trust, Including
commission OF per ccntum the amount of the
past due debt. with interest, insurar CO and taxes
amounting in all to about s12 SCI; balance II an v,
al all be payable in two equal installments one
snd Two years from day or sale, with interest
from date OF sale until paid, to be evidenced by
interest bearing bonds. and title will BIO retained
paid. -N''
& W TAurSo>, ( Trustee and SDcctal
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

man OF so frail body can accomplish
so great an amount OF work. His large
head, with deep-set eyes and strong,
prominent features. is set on slender
shoulders. but although not robust. Sc
nor Romero has the wiry frame which
can endure much.
His official life here dates back to the
'5c's, and for nearly half century he
has known all the prominent men who
have made history at this capital. Be
tween Gen. Grant and Senior Romero
there existed warm friendship, and
the Mexican minister was among the
first to go to Gen. Grants aid when
financial trouble overlook him. Senior
Romero, In fact, is one of the kindest of
men, and instead of being impatient at
demands on his purse and sympathies,
he is the most willing of listeners and
the most gracious of givers. Instead. in
every way he is an unusual and inter-
esting man.
Sonora Romero is worthy coadjutor
to her husband. and her one ambition
seems to be properly to administer the
social affairs of the legation over which
she presides. She is an American by
birth, but is thoroughly in love with
her adopted country, and has all the
grace OF Spaniard, all the tact of her
countrywomen. She speaks Spanish flu
emily. and 1t is the tongue used in the
family.
Mexico has built handsome legation
IN I ,an. uN,etaaotb etraat md
during the season its doors are hospita-
bly, open. 1t is the policy of the Mexi-
can minister to entertain literally.
Senior Don Domingo Cana, the pres
ent CHILEAN minister, is a man who
stands high in the councils of his own
| country. He is scholar. statesman, a
diplomat In the broadcast meaning OF
/ that term, whose popularity extends as
| far as his various appointments have
| taken him. Sonora Cana and his chill
| dren invariably accompany him to his
posts and their home relations are
charming. Sonora Cana is a handsome
woman of the Spanish type. but with
| out the languidness which usually
characterizes II. She has much vivacity
OF manner, is bright and clever In con-
versation. and is thoroughly posted in
current affairs. Her six children are all
| promising musicians, and the members
Of the household form small orches-
ira among themselves. Senior Cana was
for number Of years stationed at Ber-
lin. and there his children started their
musical Quotations The Ganas are
neighbors Of Senator Sherman on
Franklin square. where they dispense q
gracious hospitality.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23
MAKING 4 RESCUE.

Il. leaving that and the mouth free.
The ears and the eyes are amply pro-
,ccted. and the fireman gets TIE air
10 breathe which his lungs are accus-
toned to. He can practically go where
he wiehes to and have for n sufficient
length OF time all OF the pure air he
needs. one man can handle the ma
chine. nut IL on, charge Il and enter
tho burning building He can do this
IN less than minute. II is Just what
/ have wanted, and will prove, be-
lleyo. Of the greatest value to us.
A valuable gold medal Ia offered to
the fireman who first saves a human
life while wearing the helmet.
Chief swenie is Of the opinion that
n householder could have one OF these
helmets In his bed room and use IL In
case OF IRE. not only for his own pro-
lection, but as means OF saving MS
family before the fremen arrived. On
board OF ship. he points out where
dangerous fires break out In the mold
the helmet could be used to enable the
sailors TO penetrate every part. which
,b.v cannot do now. But above all
theae considerations he Is satisfied thai
ho has found a new foe to fire In Chi
oaro's great structures, which VIII DC
one of the most effective In enabling
him to conquer his natural enemy.
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to the air reservoir by which ~.
amount OF air pressure can readily h.
determined at all times. The air pumn
when does the charging is operated
by the wearer himself. He can charge
the helmet In from fifteen to forty see-
ohas, 30 ingeniously is the helma,
constructed that lever operated on the
,cp OF the reservoir forces the air
through the supply tubes inside to a
point directly In front OF the nostrils
anu the mouth. In regard to this Chief
o"chie mas already experimental. hay
ing one OF his firemen put the helmet ON
aha remain inside for a suiiclsntly long
perioh OF time TO demonstrate whether
nc suffered any inconvenience as 10
breathing. The fireman came out as
Hesh as when he entered.
FRESH air Is constantly being forced
INTO tne inside and creates an outward
pressure. while the foul air is forced
OUT through the neck gear. and around
lhe bottom OF the helmet, which Is
lined with lambs WOO, CT the lower
edse. The eye pieces or look-outs are
mace OF clear mica and protected by
cross wires. The ear plates have a
special diaphragm so as TO make the
nearing perfectly distinct.
horn Is placed below and In front
81 the helmet to be used for a call, and
- convenient for a signal at any time.
The helmet does not weigh over I'VE
pounds, and Chief swenie believes il
WIN anofd FUN protection 10 the head
from falling debris.
chef swcnle points out that pnen-
inonia IL a very common disease among
hrcmen and that the reason for this
- the frequent inhalation OF poisonous
gases. He IL convinced that the new
helmet will remove this exposure and
thar eventually the entire department
VIII be equipped with II or some I'M
prosement II that Is possible More
thAn two years ago he was approached
by the Inventor With helmet which
he Instantly rejected. The chiefs long
experience In IRE lighting. though. led
she patrntee 10 consult him as TO what
be would suggest for a perfect head
heime, His advice was taken. with
the result that the helmet now accepted
BY the Chicago department is praeti-
calls something out Of his own brain.
lie will takr the helmets now par-
chased and place them on two OF the
trucks now doing service 10 the heart
Of the city lie will not make an ex-
detrimental ,est Of them. bn, give them
their trst real test trial Ia some great
IRE, u they prove themselves 10 be what
he thinks they are be will Immediately
ask for authority TO purchase enough
10 equip every truck company In the
city.
The helmet" be said TO the writer
recently. will become part Of the nee
essAry equipmcn, Of every ARE company.
II will enable men TO enter the dcnsest
smoke. live. locate The fire, &c, lead
OF hosc upon II and put II out before IL
has spread The form which ! have
adopted carries no nose pressure with
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

10 his faithful service in that office, and
his known conservatism and wisdom in
dealing with delicate questions. During
the years he has been in Washington.
Sir Julian has proved himself clever
and sstute diplomat. The diplomatic
questions OF the last few years have
been OF such Importance as TO try his
mettle. and his handling Of many vex-
ing controversies has won the praise OF
his own government and the general
good will Of state department officials
here
Lacking the brilliancy and cosmopol-
itan polish Of some OF his predecessors.
Sir Julian is a deep thinker an excel
lent Judge of men. and possesses a
thorough knowledge OF American al
fairs. While in the foreign Office he was
sent on several important missions, but
Washington was his first regular Dip
lomatic post. In manner, appearance,
methods OF thought and traditions Sir
Julian is typical Englishman. He is
large and stout OF figure, with a digni-
fled carriage. His head is bald. and his
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

have ably kept up. Lady Pauncefote is
a pleasant. kindly faced woman, past
middle age, with simple and direct
manners, and is a most gracious and
cordial hostess. Miss Pauncefote and
her three sisters, who have euphoni-
GUS old English names-SybiI, Lillian
and Aubrey--are fresh, bright, fun
loving young women. and go In for all
sorts OF outdoor sports. They have ten
mis- court back of the legation, where
they play with enthusiasm, are MEM
bers OF the local golf club and ride BIZ
cycles.
The English government owns Its Ie-
cation. solid, substantial structure Of
brick and stone. built in the style Of
architecture In vogue twenty years ago.
The imperial coat of arms surmounts
the porte cochere. and there is pic
ture OF the queen in her coronation
robes In the main hall of the embassy.
The ball room is spacious and the In
terror OF the building is admirably ar
ranged.
The United States is naturally to
Mexico the most important of all dip
iomatic posts. II is so important that
President Diaz has spared his cleverest
statesman to represent the republics
interests here. There is no one who
stands higher with his government
than Senior Romero. and at any crisis.
especially crisis in financial affairs.
he is temporarily recalled. so that his
experience may be taken advantage Of.
Senior Romero is a man OF intellectu-
ality. careful thinker. conscientious
student and an indefatigable worker.
1t seems. indeed. scarcely possible that
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

afternoon as we drove up to the en-
trance to the Villa Miramar, the sum-
mer home Of Queen Maria Cristina.
Arrived at the gate leading into the
park, or garden surrounding the house.
the coachman gave aur names to an
official. who came forward to receive
them; the Basque soldiers at the gate
saluted us, and we drove up short
avenue, with shrubs and knots of fiow-
ers on either side, to the entrance of
the royal residence. Here we were re-
ceiyed by another official in uniform,
who conducted us across a broad hall
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

to the royal antechamber. where sew
eral ladies, among whom was the Ouch
ess of Sastago. lady-in-waiting to the
queen. The governor of the province
of Guipozcoa, Senior Besson; several
officers of high rank in full dress uni
form, a couple of deputies and some
private gentlemen were sitting or
standing about the room, chatting or
looking at the numerous photographs
and pictures disposed on the mantel-
piece and tables, or at the beautiful
scene visible from its windows These
look out upon the bay, with the lovely
island OF Santa Clara, crowned by its
lighthouse, a little to the left, and
near by, lying at anchor in the harbor
and gay with flags and streamers, was
the Spanish warship Ell Condo de Ven
adito.
Returning the salutations of those
present as our names were announced,
we took seats on sofa near one Of the
windows, where we were Joined by the
governor and Senior Garcia Gomez, one
Of the deputies, whom we knew, and
in conversation with whom we spent
the time while waiting for the entrance
of the official who was to conduct us
to the presence of the queen. During
had an opportunity of taking a glance
at our surroundings and observing the
perfect taste and simplicity that reigned
everywhere. A parquet floor. with a
few rugs. dark and rich in coloring;
walls and furniture upholstered in
Powered chintz with pink effect;
woodwork of white enamel, the wood
work ofthe furniture corresponding with
that of the room; some flowers in vases
and few palms gave an impression OF
GOODNESS and repose that formed pleas
ing contrast with the busy stir and
movement. the gaiety and life of the
streets of San Sebastian. through which
we had just driven.
The opening of the door leading from
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

which felt to see the young king,
whom I had already seen playing bare
footed on the beach at San Sebastian.
All, you wish to see my babyi' cried
the queen. with all a fond mothers
pride In the boy who has been the OBJ
ject of her devoted care from his in
fancy, and who probably owes in
great measure to her judicious watch
fuiness the robust health which he
now enjoys, and, summoning an attend
ant, she sent upstairs for the royal
children.
After few moments the children OF
the queen entered unattended through
door at the further end Of the sa-
lon-Alfonso. the young king; Maria de
las Mercedes, the Princess of Asturias.
and the Infanta Maria Teresa
Come here" said the queen regent
to the children, who came forward
smilingIy. Alfonso in advance of his
sisters. These ladies wish to talk with
you in English, Alfonsito," she said to
the boy. viii you not give them a
kiss?''
The young king responded very
gracefully to his mothers suggestion.
and his bright and intelligent eyes
looked searchingly but smilingly into
mine.
The princesses kissed us also, and
all three conversed with us for a short
time in English, and then, at word
and smile from their mother, after
kissing her hand affectionately, re-
turned to the occupations from which
they had been called
When Alfonso and his sisters had left
the room, the queen. inviting us to re-
sumo our seats, and, sitting down
again herself, asked me If / did not
been for few years great anxiety
to her-looked well and strong. | an
swered with perfect sincerity that
did. for, although of slender build and
evidently of nervous temperament.
he had nothing of the fragility or Ian
guor Of disease in his appearance, and
his face had the bronze hue, his brown
eyes the brightness and his fair curly
hair the lustre of health. There can
be no doubt that the pure and bracing
air of San Sebastian has been most
efficacious in eounteracting any ten
dency to delicacy which may have or
iginally existed in his constitution.
The queen regent in the most amiable
manner then entered into the details
of her system of bringing up her chill
dren. A quiet. regular and simple ex-
istence is what she desires for them.
Industrious habits are inculcated in the
household of Maria Cristina. who is
/ herself, as I learned from other sources.
a woman of unwearying activity, ris-
/ ing at in the morning and devoting
many hours of the day to the duties
of her position. Alfonso. who is pre-
cocious boy, quick of comprehension
and eager to learn everything. requires
to be restrained rather than forced in
his studies. The princesses are both
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

otner ambassadors rank after him in
the order their credentials we're pre-
sented. Besides Great Britain, France,
Italy and Germany are the only coun-
tries that are represented by ENJOYS Of
this grade.
Sir Julian Pauncetote succeeded Lord
sackyille. whose unfortunate letter on
national politics 20 naturalized Eng
lishman In California caused the United
States TO ask for his recall At the time
Of his appointment Sir Julian was one
OF the under secretaries in the foreign
office. He doubtless owed his promo
ton. which was an unusually great one,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

MIRA charles orelup was attacked by
horneta while riding on her bicycle
near East Marion, N. j.. and severely
s,nng she had halted to rest near the
lane leading to the estate OF Thomas A,
Howell, and was propped against post
attn sitting In the saddle, when the
.swarm attacked her. She abandoned her
,,hoei and ran for safety. She wore
hloomers. and her legs, as well as her
hands arms and face. were badly stung'
r.gbcrt GrlfIin, who lives near the scene
Of the attack, finally succeeded IN re-
gaining the bicycle. and It's suffering
ewner remounted and resumed her
journey.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-11-23

intelligent girls, excellent linguists,
like their mother, speaking correctly
French, English and German, besides
their native Spanish, and are we'll adj
vanced In general studies.
The same simplicity which reigned
in the antechamber, as well as in the
reception room. which is furnished in
the same general style as the former
apartment, marked the dress of the
members of the royal family. The queen
regent wore very simple. but elegant
silk. with white gloves; the princesses
simply made percale dresses, and AL
fonso white duck sailor suit.
Emboldened by the kindness wnlch
the queen had manifested toward her
throughout the audience, my compan-
ion awaited herself of a favorable mo-
ment to say to the queen;
May ask your majesty to do me a
favor9''
with pleasure: what is it?" re-
turned the queen with smile
May take one of these roses?' re-
piled the girl, indicating a vase filled
with flowers that stood on a small table
beside her, las souvenir of our
visit?"
Certainly" returned the queen cor
| daily, and, rising, she crossed over to
the table and began to select some
roses from the vase; then, looking In
the direction of another table on which
also stood a vase of flowers. she went
over to 1t, saying Il think these are
BETTER" and, taking of her gloves. Sc
lected some roses from the vase,
brushed the water from the stems with
her handkerchief. and, returning to
where we had remained standing from
the time when we had risen with her.
handed part of them to my daughter
and part to me. saying, with unaf-
| fected sweetness. THE only merit they
possess is that they are from my own
garden"
| With this fragrant token of good will
our audience with the queen regent OF
| Spain came to an end. and we left the
royal presence feeling that more to be
admired even than the queen was the
mother and woman.
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a smoke nres- The beat en-.
a,ioa o. q Gre Of this kind 10 10
f!ss blsss in a tobacco factory.
rs large quantities Of oil arc
n smoke in fires 81 this ma
sseslly 20 heavy and poisonous
s'snzn dare enter the burning
8 sishous Instantly rndanEeT-
lis Ordinarily Ihr most dar
sAlsf ulIi not lot hts men en-.
. The result that the scat Of
4 ac, located ana much prop
Efsgsd before che flames arc IN.
aSss
sHsals put in service 10 the
apartment tao Of tho Badcr
= ihs other day. and orders for
VII b. given an AEON a. these
EiHsa . anal practical test. He
+ has found the apparatus
w ~ time viii make ''smokc"
~ BIZ warehouses Of Chicago
pl1f toy bis men.
ssis tfsmrn In such a IRE have
ue y simple nose protector
~ cover. which. whiio bette.
8hsts has really operated 40
afsmau could not breathe
Bis nots. while. at the same
received air surchargsd with
~ far different from what hts
s1s accustomed 10. Another
40 Improvement on the nose
las been invented. which IL
through Tho use Of chemicals.
~ been found that these chem
" unreliable when effectiveness
y Desired
apparatus adopted BY the Chi
pTimeni and which il to aup.
Y others looks like tho head
DIVER when he IL preparing
Faa into the waters with his
consists Of a helmet placed
head and face and fitting
2 the shoulders. The outer
shoH Of the helmet II an as
AIMED leather or asbestos cloth
Proof against Ere. heat. steam.