davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
A TERRIBLE PUNISHMENT.

There is no death penalty in Belgium,
but few criminals would choose the pun
ishment substituted for it-that is, if
they had a choice. The condemned man
is placed in a dungeon so constructed that
from the moment he enters it he will
never hear the sound of human voices nor
see human being. His food is passed
in through sliding panel in the door of
his cell. Not one prisoner has ever been
known to survive.ths punishment more
than three years The authorities have
striven in vain to prolong their lives by
varying their food as much as possible,
hut those who are moderately or lightly
nourished gradually waste away, while
those who are fed generously &C mad and
die raving manacs. Chicago Chronicle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

1t would be great pityiif not enough
native Republican talent could be found
in the South to furnish one member of
McKinley's Cabinet. Hon. II. Clay
Evans is urged for a position at the coun-
Gil board Of the nation rs representa-
tive of Southern Republicanism; but he
is not to the manor born, and his az
pointment would be no more of recogni-
tion of the claims of this section than if a
man were taken for the place directly
from Massachusetts or Connecticut. Nc.
kinley will make n great mistake if he
ignores the talent of his party in the
South; for, while it must be admitted
that the material for Cabinet positions is
scarce among the Republicans of this
section, it is believed that there is enough
of it here to fill Mt least two places, with
men of rs much ability us the average
selections already made from the North
and West
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
wELL PAID CHOIR SINGERS.

The highest paid choir singers in the
world are two American ladies', Miss
Clementina De We're. at the Paxton
Church, in New York, who receives 81, 800
year, and Miss Dutton, at Baptist
Church in the same city, who receives
$1,000 for her services. The men in the
choir of Westminster Abbey receive sala-
ries ranging from $500 to $500 There
are about 230, 900 singers in the choirs of
various places of religious worship
throughout the United Kingdom. Rabbi
Wolfers, the Jewish musical historian,
says that during divine service ut the an
cient temple of Jerusalem ii full choir
consisted of $4,000 men, divided into
three great bands and separated from one
another upon vast platforms. The choir
of the great Mormon temple, at Salt
Lake City, is the largest in the world,
numbering go trained voices.-Chicago
Chronicle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

Richard X. Quay, son of the Pennsyl.
vania Senator, is not as we'll up in politi-
cal legerdemain rs lis distinguished IA
Their. He was arrested last Saturday ut
Pittsburg on the charge Of criminal libel,
preferie ell by State Senator'S Mngee and
Finn, and had to give bond of 81 COO
in each case. The "et,t man" could never
have been caught mapping in that way
He would have done the other fellows up
with neatness and dispatch and would
not have been the loser of much money
either.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

ion has not been Of the highest order The
men in public life have been lacking some
what in the broad views and far-reaching
sagacity of those Nirginians who in the
early days of the Republic added indy
ing lustrc to the annals oe the State and
nation. While many of Virgnia's sons
in the past fifty years have been above
mediocrity, they have failed to measure
up to the standard set by their predeces-
sors; but in regard to the subject of this
to the old time ideal than many who were
called to higher. stations in the national
councils, and it is believed that if fortune
had favored him by advancing him to the
places he was qualified to fill, he would
have won the same degree of eminence
there that he secured. elsewhere. John
Randolph Tucker proved the truth of
heredity in that his father before him
held high places in the government and
in the esteem of their countrymen, places,
however, which reflected no less credit on
their descendants than some Of them have
upon their ancestry. In other words. he
came of II family remarkable for the des-
cent of talents and in his case the analogy
bids fair to be continued in the person of
his son and successor, Hon. Harry ST.
George Tucker, the distinguished repre-
sentative in Congress of the Tenth Vir-
ginia district.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
TENNEsSEE'S NEW INDUSTRY.
1t Has IL Vinegar Spring Which it Pro
poses to Use for Picking Things.

poses to Use for Pickling things.
From the Memphis Iommercial-Au.
peal y new enterprise is being promot-
ed in Obion county, Tennessee, which
will be one of the most wonderful in the
world. 1t comes with The discovery of II
vinegar spring on the famous Reclfoot.
lake by Pete Bennett, of Paducah, Ky,
while on II hunting expedition.
This was probably six months ago and
Mr.. Bennett, seeing the vast Possibilities
in such spring, kept the matter IL pro.
found secret until he could get Sufficient
capital interested in order 70 make its de.
velopment assured. Tile was successful
in securing the aid of IL multi millionaire
of London and the organization of the
company is complete.
1t is proposed by this company that
they make Il garden spot of several thou
sand acres of fine land that surrounds
this spring and plant the whole of it in
cucumbers. The vines will be trained to
run in trenches between the rows of hills
and when about half grown, by means of
irrigation the vinegar from this spring
will be turned through the trenches and
kept on the vines until the cucumbers are
grown, when it will be turned offend the
finest of the pickles will be gathered and
harreled for shipment.
The company will then buy 1000 head
of hogs to eat the pickles refused for
shipment and to wade in the vinegar
marsh, SO that at time of slaughter they
will not only ship Bacon shoulders, ham.
etc, but can fill all orders for picked
pigs feet on short notice. They will sell
vinegar only in five barrel lots.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

If the United States Senate refuses to
ratify the general arbitration treaty with
Great Britain, the Venezuelan congress
might make Il similar disposition of the
one Secretary Olney labored so hard to
arrange for the settlement of the Guiana
boundary question. and then if both
schemes should fall through, this coun-
try might he called upon, after all, to en-.
force the Monroe...doctrine. In that case
who would be to blame:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

In the death of Hon. John Randolp,
Tucker Virginia loses an able Statesman,
n learned lawyer and an admirable teach
er. His career in Congress reflected credit
on the State and brought honor and fame
TO himself; while his course as an in.
structor in the halls of education earned
him the respect and esteem Of many who
Will carry with them into rhc higher
walks of life, the benefits of his teachings.
In these days of progress and enlghten-
lnent the craftsmanship OF the Old Domin-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
A RAILROAD DEFEATED

Washington, Feb. 15.-The act of 1887,
fort citing the land grant of the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad Company, was sus-
tanned in all points to-day by the supreme
court, the opinion being read by Justice
Brown. 1t was exhaustive, reviewing all
the defenses set up by the company and
finding against it on every point The
case came to the supreme court from the
supreme court of Mexico upon an appeal
by the railroad company from Judgment
in favor of Robt. AIingus
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
MANY NAVAL ORDER.
Lieut.. Fremont Will Command the New
Torpedo Boat.

Washington, Feb l5.-The torpedo
boat Cushing, which arrived ut Norfolk
to-day, will be put out of commission and
her officers and crew are to lie trans ferred
at once to torpedo boat No 6. Lieut.. j.
c. Fremont will he in command, with
Ensign G. G. Dawson second i'm COM
mand. The torpedo boat Ericsson is also
TO be put into commission March 1S,
with Lieutenant Rusher in command.
Ensign l.. a. j. Boswick is ordered
from the war college to the Ericsson.
Past Assistant O. Is. Hester is also or
dered to the Ericsson. Commander G.
w. Pigman is ordered to command the
naval station at New london, Conn.
March II, relieving Com:nandcr II.
Elmer, who is ordered to command the
Marbchead. Commander Jewett is de-
tached and granted three months leave.
Lieutenant Gill is detached from the
Constellation and ordered to the branch
photographic Office at Philadelphia.
Lieut.. j. j.. Holcombe is transferred
from the Castine to the Adams. Lieut..
w. V. Bronaugh is ordered from the
naval observatory to the Castine. Lieut..
III. w. Harrison from the Adams to the
independence, and Lieut.. G. NJ. Fahs
from steel inspection duty at plttsburg to
the Constellation
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
SILVER CHAMPION DEAD.
VIM. P. St. John Expired in New
York Sunday.

New York, Feb. l5.-Wm. p st. John,
the former president of the Mercantile
National Bank and one OF the principal
champions in the cause of free silver, died
at O'Clock last night Mt his residence
here, of complication of kidney and
stomach troubles. Mr.. ST. John was born
in Mobile, Ala, in 1S47
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
MUST MAKE AFFIDAVIT.

Washington. Feb. 15.-lt is stated at
the Treasury Department that the steam
er Bermuda will not be permitted to
leave Philadelphia until her owners and
her master make aflidavits that the
steamer does not intend to violate the
neutrality laws of the United States.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NJ OTIOE--THoSE HAVING BRICK AND
stone work or vitrihed brick pavements 20 he
laid would do well TO call on or ADDRESS j. r.
Falls. the practical contractor And ha.i6or Alec
oil kinds OF carpenter work, y aiternc. painting,
salsominins and paper hanging Gone on shore
Notice. All work guaranteed. j. r. FALLS, No.
Ills Fif.h avenue L. e, RoaIoke. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
puoNrs Business ONCE =. 80. I43
editorial Rooms 124

Cyclone Jim Marshall, from the hills of
Craig, still retains his thirst for office
He now has n hankering for the job Of
lieutenant governor. Cyclone doesn't
lack much of being II back issue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

Representative Murray, the colored
Congressman from South Carolina, who
talked of objecting to the counting of the
electoral vote of that State, but who was
dissuaded from the effort by his white
colleagues from other States. is deter.
mined to get the matter in some shape
before the national Legislators He has
introduced in the House of Representa-
tives resolution reciting that tue electo-
ra! vote of the State is irregular, and
authorizing the Speaker to appoint IL spe-
cial committee of five members of the
present House, who will report to the
next House an investigation of the
alleged Irregularities. The committee is
authorized TO sit during the recess of Con
gress and thereafter in Washington and
South Carolina and to send for persons
and papers. What will he done on the
subject remains to be seen; but il is
hardly probable that II Republican Con.
gress will take any steps that will throw
doubt upon the validity Of the election of
their candidate for President tor if the
vote Of South Carolina is involved now. it
was equally so when the votes of all the
states were counted last Wednesday,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
REBEKAH SANITARuM.

y Private Hospital for the Sick and for
Surgery, i2l Eighth Ave. S. w
Trained nurses and hospital advan.
tngcs. Accommodations for both male
and female patients. Consultation hours
for patients and visitors from IL to
o'clock p. III.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

Beautiful plates, cups and sancers,
fancy china. Gravatts Fair, Salem ave-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

Congress is still harping on the subject
of Cuban independence; but as long as
the administration refuses to act Moth
ing can be done in that direction 1t was
hoped ut one time that the incoming Re
publican administration would he more
favorable 10 the cause OF the patriots
than Mr. Cleveland has been; but the in
dicationS are that there will he no mate
rial change III the policy OF the Govern
ment III respect to the Cuban rebellion
when the Republicans come into power.
In that case, the patriots will have a
hard road to travel; but it will not mean
that Spain will be victorious in the end.
SO far as Congressional talk is concerned,
however, the Spanish people nave long
since discovered that there is but little
danger in the vaporings which emanate
from the halls of American legislation in
regard to interference by this country
with the plans and purposes of Spain.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
THE GRANDEsT REMEDY.

Mr.. X. b. Grceve. merchant, of Chill.
howie, Va, ccrties that he had con-
sumption, was given up.to die, sought all
medical treatment that money could pro-
cure, tried all cough remedies that he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; WAS
aduced to try DIR. Kings New Discovery
and was cured by use of two bottles. For
past three years has been attending to
business, and says DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is the 0randest remedy ever made,
as 1t has done so much for him and also
for others IN his community. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds and Consumption. 1t don't fail.
Trial bottles free at Missiles Pharmacy,
100 Jefferson street.
Don't borrow troublc-but if YOU have
throat trouble borrow Il bottle of Pond 5
Extract, and find speedy relief
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

W. *. Andrews & Co, 219 Salem
avenue, have EXCLUSIVE CONTROL.
of the celebrated Scmi-bituminous RED
ASH COAL, THE FINEST CRATE
COAL ON THE MARKET
Lsten for their helIeA tennis
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16

v on CAN MAKE FROM $50 70 $40 PER
month and expenses easily during this sen.
son with us. Why will you be id,e when such
Nh opportunity /. oirertd You. Good territory
and a fine line OF eooos. STANDARD INSTALL
&ENI CO., "a Campbell street, Roanoke. Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED -CANVASSKRS ALL OVER VIR.
w GINA to cell household necessities on the.
credit system. Lace Curtaine, Chenille Goods,
Clocks. Silvcrware, rings. etc, etc. Aadress
GAfELY FIJI ZGEkALD, Roanoke, Va.
IL 81 3m
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
BOARDERs WANTED

pOARDERS WANTED AT % FRANKLIN
- road, tTazewell s,rect) Large light rooms.
2 il 1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
LOST.

T osT-BEsGLE HOUND PUP; WHITE.
IL with black and tan rpOts reward il re-
turned 10 j. d. STEVENSON, IS Church avenue.
10 1t
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-16
w N T S.
FOR SALE.

L'OR SALE.-TWO JERSEY COWS CHRAP-
H. for cash. b." Times office. ZIG tt
nor SALE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURN-
L iturc for sale ut ha'f price Everything good
rs new. Address IL" Times office 2 l6 Nv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11
READY FOR TRIAL.
John Dossett Case Once More to
the Front.

John Dossett Case Once More to
the Front,
The taking OF testimony in the case
OF John Dossett, granted a new trial
by the supreme court, on the charge
Of poisoning sherman Long, will be-
gin today IN the nited states court.
The case is familiar TO all readers of
The Leader, since columns have been
written on il. IL will be remem bered
that Dossett was convicted ard SEN
fenced TO hang, but his attorney, Gard
ner, secured new trial on a technical
ity. II 10 said that the prosecution
has much new evidence, and will make
strong case against Dossett. Huston
& Huston Il Lawrence represent the
defendant, while Assistant District At
torney Hoffman will prosecute. lie
will be assisted by Commissioner j. T.
Leahey, Of Pawhuska. The crime for
which Dossett is charged occurred at a
dance on January a, 1898, in the Usage
Nation. Dossett and Long were rivals
for the hand OF Clementine DeNoya,
an Indian girl, since married II is
alleged that Dossett invited Long TO
drink whisky from bottle in which
be had poured stryehnine Dossett has
always stoutly maintained his inno-
cence, ana claimed he was victim OF
conspiracy lie is well known per-
son on the streets, and for two years
was a trusty at the federal Jail.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11
ALVA NORMAL.
Passage Of Bin Locating School There
Causes Elation.

Passage Of Bin Locating School There
Causes Elation.
The people Of ths west side are
jubilAnt over the passage Of the Alva
normal school bill Many congratu-
latory kilograms were received from
western Oklahoma people last night
by their representatives. here. A
prominent citizen OF Alva said last
night, and his words were corroborated
by twenty others;
"The passage Of the Alva normal
school bill was one OF the wisest acts
OF the present Legislature. 1t is in
line with the best modern thought on
training teachers, aud it will go q
long ways toward allayiug a growing
feeling that the strip had no portion
in Oklahoma 1t was an act OF jus tice
that will strengthen the free silver
party, but above all il will be felt in
the future Ia every district school
house and at every hreside in western
Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11
cUPID's cAPERs.
Marriage OF Henry Donnelley aud Miss
Gorilla KedAsh.

Marriage OF Henry Donnelley aud Miss
Gorilla KedAsh.
Mr. Henry Dounelley and Miss Cor
rilla Kedash were married at s o'clock
last evening at the home Of the brides
parents in southeast Guthrie. Rev.
Bnckner performed the ceremony, and
only few OF the intimate friends Of
the contracting parties were present
A wedding supper was served after the
ceremony and subsequently Mr. DON
nelley and bride were treated TO ser
enade by the First Regiment band.
The couple will 90 to housekeeping at
once on South Broad street Mr. Don
nelley is well known 70 the people Of
Guthrie as sterling business Jonng
man. lie is connected with Donnel-
ley's drug store on Oklahoma avenue.
The bride is an intelligent and accom-
plished yoang lady and possesses ali
the attributes Of a model wife. Mr..
aud Mrs. Donnelley's many friends ex-
tend cordial congratulations.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11
The LEGISLATURE.


DeBois had been approached 10y
many who old not want any change In
the books He further said that 1t was
his opinion that all this rumpus bad
been caused by fight between book
publishing companies.
Randolph's sonorous and melodious
voice rang out as OF old against the
change in text books, saying that he
voiced the sentiment Of his constitu-
ency, and from the best Of bis knowl-
edge, the wishes OF the constituents Of
some who were favoring the bill, in so
doing
Johnston's amendments were then
adopted, and Johnston moved that the
bill be placed on third reading, under
suspension OF the rules. Carried, with
Brown, Garrison, Hammer and Ran
dulph voting against,
The bill was then placed on its last
reading, and passed the council with
Hammer, Garrison and Learned voting
against
The house notified the council that it
had passed council bill as, locating q
normal school at Alva.
Council Bni II IL signed
President johnson signed council bull
! II, as to special findings OF fact by
juries, which had just been sent mp
/ from the house.
Penitentiary Bn Called Up
Council bill 1853 was called up 10y h.
S Johnston. This is the bill locating
the penitentiary at Perry. Brown en-
tered his protest against considering
the bill, as he was opposed to consider
ing any bill locating any Of the terri
/ torial institutions at this time. His
protest, however, was entered after
! the bill had been ordered read, was
! held too late, and therefore went by
/ the board
Clark offered an amend meut TO the
! bill! establishing an insane asylum at
Enid. Lost, with Marum, Clark and
Johnston voting for, the rest against.
Brown moved that the bill be killed
by indefinite postponement.
This brought Johnston to his feet
with a strong appeal for justice TO the
strip country which contributed SO
much and had so little in return. But
his WAS losing fight from the start
and the bill was killed, with Fisher,
Johnston, Lynch, Marum, Gould aud
Randolph voting against the indefinite
postponement, the rest for.
President Johnson signed house bill
100 the antitrust bill, and council bill
72, as to grand and petit juries, and
the same were forwarded 70 the gov
ernor
Adjourned until 80 this morning.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

Hair goods, the best braids made Of
cut hair or eombings. Gentlemen can
also get a clean shave, hair cut, sea
fosm and shampoo. Bald beads grOg
new growth o. hair by my treat
ment. Ny hCir pomsde is the best on
the market. We have d<essmskiug
department, and will do all kinds Of
sewing satisfaction guaranteed.
Parlors, us, West Noble avenue
MRS HI. DAVIS.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

Mrs p. j. Heilman gave q musicale
Tuesday evening 10 a few friends In
honor Of Miss King, OF the Norman
university MISS King possesses .
wonderful, sweet aud DO erful con
tralto voice OF rare culture Mrs Geo
Grey rendered her numbers in the
pleasing style that always charae-
terizes her. Mr.. chas Bosworth also
contributed 10 the evenings entertain
ment in delightful manner Elegant
refreshments we're served.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

While no physician or pharmacist
can conscientiously warrant cure,
the J. G. Aver Co guarantee the purity,
strength, and medicinal virtues OF
Ayers sarsaparilla 1t was the only
blood purifier admitted at the great
Worlds Fair In Chicago. 1896.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

Peter Turner, a one.legRed G. A. X
man, 80 years old, was bound over al
Perry yesterday under 81, 500 bond
lie went 70 jail on default A girl
who WAS also charged with Turner
was set free on scsouEt OF her age.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

Go and hear Rev Kilgore at the
South Methodist church, services at 3
and 7:51 o'clock p. m. You are re-
quesled to come aud enjoy yourself, for
enjoy yourself you wil., as you will be
at "A good old fashioned Methodist
meeting, where everyone can sing
shout, pray aud be happy,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

No cure, no pay This is all we have
TO say in recommending DR. simmons
Cough Syrup, and FOR 80 cents 80 doses.
My friends give il trial Manufac-
tured by A c. simmons, Jr, Medicine
O. mpany, sherman, Texas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

Dave Leshey has returned TO Wich-
ita, being too ill TO continue his work
for the Eagle here. Dave is very
warm mum Der in every particular, aud
he has hundreds Of friends in Guthrie
who wish Tor his speedy recoverY
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

10 the Curtiss Comedy company's
voting contest on Che most popular
young lady, Misses zoe Kimball, Allie
Sehnell. Flora Finch, Anna Ruukle
and Lulu Strsng are at the head Of
the list The prize Is handsome gold
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

Little Benny Mamma. please let
me hold the baby for a minute"
Mother-'T am afraid, Benny, you
might let her fall. Well. if she does
fam she can't fall very far.-Texas
Sitter
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-03-11

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is an
antiseptic, soothing aud healing apph-
cation for burns, sealds, cuts, bruises
etc, and cures piles like magic II in
stantly stops pain. c X Renfro, 2O4
oklahoma avenue