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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-04
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
RUSSIA GRABS AGAIN.
Has Occupied; Valuable Port In Northern
China.

Has Occupied; Valuable Port In Northern
China.
st. Petersburg. Dec. 2S.-The Rus
slams have occupied Kin Chnu, north
of Port Arthur.
San Francisco. Dec. 2S.-Eli +. Shcp-
pard. who has recently returned from
China. where lie held an official posi-
tiOn. commenting upon the reported oc-
cupation of Kin Chau by RUSSIA, said
to-day:
"Kin Chau is an important walled
city mot an opcn porD mt the head OF
the Gulf of Lau Tung. and 1t COM
mands the mouth of the rive ialoo.
where the great naval battle between
the Japanese and Chinese was fought.
md the other important rivers which
flow into the gulf.
at Is about cqui-distant between the
mouth of the Yaloo river and the ter
minus of the great wall of China. 1t
commands the railway system recently
constructed from Tien Tsin to the cap
ital of Nanchuria and the Gulf Of Lau
Tung. and possesses Significance
which will cause CONSERVATION among
the diplomats in the old world. Its
si,s ition is such that lis possession
pra tically places Russia in n position
to defy the world"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30

simple enough. Among the patriots OF
the Partisan Commune there were two
Caussidieres, in no way related to each
other, but equally doubtful in their
conduct, and their antecedents; and 1t
happened, curiously enough, that our
Caussidiere's alter ego had also been
arrested for reasonable practices.
The Paris of those days has been
compared to Pandemonium; everything
was one wild frenzy Of hurried and
aimless haste; and the newspaper re-
ports, like the events they chronicled.
being chaotic and irresponsible. 1t hap
pened that the fate of one individual
was confused with the fate of the other.
At the very moment that one Caussi-
diere was lying dead before the SOL
diers of the Commune the other was
escaping in disguise toward the Bel
gian coast, whence, after divers vicis-
situdes, he sailed for England. to reap
pear finally in Annandale. like ghost
from the grave, as we have seen.
ITO DE CoSTINUrDl
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Llttle Attentions,

Evil is wrought by want of thought.
AS we'll as by want OF heart"
If husbands only realized what tho
little attentions mean to their wives
there would be many happier unions.
1t Is not the cost of gift that makes
1t precious to the recipient A tiny
bunch of violets brought home at night
betokens the thought given to her even
while business occupies his attention,
the most trifling souvenir of n we'd
ding or birthday anniversary becomes
sentiment underlying its proffering.
Women may be foolish, they may be
all heart and very little reason, but
the man who understands their nature
and caters to 1t Is the one who stands
higher in their estimation than the
one who acss as though all they cared
about was material comfort given with
any sort of brusquerie. OF course there
are many mercenary women-thou-
sands and thousands who can marry
for a home and for rich raiment. These
pooh-pooh the violets and value only
the diamonds, but the average fem
mime heart, the sort which man
wants to beat beside his own, the
fou.:,tion of truest sympathy and
love, is moved more by the little at
tcntions in which sentiment Is involved
than by the great offerings represent
ing only a stupendous sum of money
involved
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30

aged AZ, was burned to death. and the
mother. aged 10, was so badly burned
that she cannot survive the night. Miss
Browdy, who came here about n month
ago from Butte, Montana, to visit her
mother. lost her life in trying to save
some personal property from the build
ing. She went to the upper floor after
the flames had made good hendway on
the structure and was suffocated.
When the house had been gutted, the
body OF Miss BrOwdy was seen hang
ing over JOist. and in the presence of
about 800 people who had gathered mt
the scene was literally burned to IL
crisp. The mother threw herself into
the burning building twice IN an en-
deavor to save her daughter, but each
time was dragged back by friends. not,
however until she was 80 badly
burned that the physicians say she
cannot recover.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30

'Ycull find him ben yonder," said
the girl. pointing to a door on the
ground floor.
the door; she did so. He entered the
room and closed the door behind him.
Caussidiere leaped to his feet with an
oath. Leon, who had been sitting pale
and tremulous in n corner, rushed for
ward with a cry of joy.
But before he could reach Suther-
lands side his father clutched him and
drew him back, grasping the child SO
roughly as to make him moan with
pain.
Then. white and furious, Caussidiere
faced Sutherland
$50. 1t Is you!" he exclaimed. "How
dare you intrude here? Leave this
room"
Sutherland. who had placed his back
to the door and put the key in his
pocket, made no attempt to move. He
was able to keep his self-control. but
his face was white as death.
Monsieur Caussidiere." he said. Il
have come for that child"
Really" said Caussidiere. with a
sneer; then perhaps you will tell me
what you propose to offer for him?
MaGame Caussidlere must pay dearly
for having made you her messenger"
"Hhe will pay nothing"
What do you mean, monsieur"
what l say. l mean to take that
child and give you nothing for him.
You have come to the end of your
tether, Monsieur Caussidiere. You will
find this time you haven't got help
less woman to deal with"
Caussidiere looked at him with new
light in his eyes. What did 1t mean?
Had the man really power? and II SO.
to what extent? A little reflection as
sured him that his momentary fear was
groundless. Sutherland might talk as
he chose. Caussidiere was master of
the situation, since with him lay all the
authority of the law.
Monsieur" he said, you are an ad-
mirable champion. l congratulate ma
dame on having secured you. But pray
tell her from me that her child remains
with her husband, not her lover"
In moment Sutherland had caught
him by the threat.
"Scoundrel!" he cried.
Let me go!" hissed Caussidiere. "If
you have taken my wife for your mis-
tress, you shall not bully mel"
But he said no more. Grasping him
more firmly by the throat. Sutherland
shook him till he could scarcely
breathe: then lifting him. he dashed
him violently to the ground: then.
without waiting to see what he had
done. he lifted the frightened child in
his arms and hurried from the place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
AGGRESSIVE RUSSIA.
HOW SHE sULLDozeD coREA
That Country Unable to Control Its Own
Anairs-A Probable Cause Of War for
England and Japan.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 2S.-'rhe ag-
gressive policy OF Russia in the east Is
torcibly Illustrated by recent events In
Coren. year or two ago Russia and
Japan entered into Il treaty of alliance
under which they agreed to assume
Jointly the responsibility of preserving
the peace and providing Il good govern
ment for that distracted country. In
the division of responsibilities Russia
seized the most important posts. She
took the command of the army and the
police and the direction Of foreign nf-
fairs. leaving Japan the department
OF education, agriculture and other
comparatively unimportant branches
of the government. The collection of
revenues and the management of the
finances was left in charge of IN Eng
llslmnn by the name of McLeavy
Brown, who held the title OF adviser
to the finance department and chief
commissioner Of customs" 1t was his
duty to see to the honest collection of
customs duties and internal taxes, and
to prevent the Corean officials from
plunderlng their own treasury. as they
have been in the habit of doing in the
past. Mr.. Brown made Il capable and
satisfactory officer. During the first
nineteen months of his administration
the expenses of the government were
reduced $3,OOO,OOO per year and the
rvenucs were increased S2.OOO,OOO. One
million dollars was paid upon the debt
held by Japan. and January 1st next
that obligation. which amounted In all
| to S3,00O.O0O, was to be Cancelled. There
was II pleasing prospect that the entire
| Indebtedness OF Corcn would he paid
In another year, and that there would
be n surplus for the construction OF
new buildings which are much needed
and other public improvements.
| In November the Russian govern
ment sent to Seoul Il man named Alex
iefr. who demanded the position held
by Mr.. Brown on the strength OF II
contract made by the Corean minister
\ Mt st. Petersburg with the Russian
' government. The Corcnn government
nt first repudiatcd this contract. but
later on was forced TO ncccdc to the
| arrangement through threats made by
the Russian minister.
This bold Invasion of COrca gives
the Russian government absolute con-
troll of the revenues. the disbursements
and its financial policy. which is equiv
nlcnt to n protcctOratc. No protests
have been entered by the minister OF
Great Britain, Japan or any OF the
rival powers. They have. however.
communicated the facts to their gov
ernments, and are awaiting instruc-
tlons. In the meantime. Mr.. Cho. the
minister of foreign affairs. has declined
to discuss the matter with members Of
the diplomatic corps.
| Recent mails from China bring the
news that the Russian government has
stationed two battaliOns OF Cossncks In
Manchuria. on the preteXt of protect
/ Ing the engineers who are laying the
railway line which Is TO connect the
great Siberian railway with the Vel
low. sen. but 1t is really n military oc.
cnpntion of the northern province OF
China.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
President OF the Union Pacific.

New York. Dec. 29.-lt Is officially
announced that Horace G.. Burt. third
vice president of the Chicago " North
western Railway Company. has been
selected for the presidency of the Union
Pacific Railway Company.
Mr.. Burt's election ms president is OK
pcctcd to carry into effect the policy
determined upon by the Reorganizn.
ton committee when 1t was supposed
that Mr.. Clark would he able TO con
tinuc in the management of the prop
crty. but which is impossible owing to
Mr.. Clark's i'll health.
The board of directors is TO include
Winslow $. Pierce. chairman; James
Stillman, Marvin IIughitt. Roswcll MIL
Ter. Il. Il. Hartman. Louis Fitzgerald,
Henry B. Hyde, John w. Dome, otto
III. Kahn. r. Jefferson Coolidge. Jr.,
George j. Gould. Oliver Amcs. George
Q. Cannon and Jacob ii. Schllif. Oil
yer w. Mink Is to be vice president, in
charge of the New York office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30


cried; don't touch me-"
What do you mean?"
II mean that I hate and fear you!
Wife or no wife. will never live with
you again-never, never"
Confident Of his own power. CaussI-
diere never WINGED. He had expected
Homething Of this kind, and was not
wholly unprepared for it. He said
nothing. but quietly watching his op-
portunity. he lifted the child in his
arms. Finding himself thus suddenly
and roughly seized from his mothers
side, Leon screamed wildly. but Caus-
h sidiere shook him, and bade him be
\ at peace.
THAT is what your mother has
taught you. to scream at the sight of
your father. Now I will teach you
otherwise"
"Give him to me-" she cried; "give
ME my child!'
"Your child" returned Caussidiere,
with a sneer; 1.-The child is mine. I
have a right to take him. and to keep
him, too, and that is what I mean to
DOR
ITO keep him." cried Marjorie: you
would never do that: you do not want
him II you do not care for him. and he
is all I have in the world"
But I mean to keep him all the
same!'
you shall not: you dare not; you
shall kill me before you take my boy.
Leon, my darling, come to me; come to
your uother!
She stretched forth her arms to take
the child, when Caussidiere, l!vid with
passion, raised his hand and struck
her in the face. She staggered back !;
then with a cry she fell sense!ess to the
ground.
whsu she opened her eyes it was
uuite dark all about her. and as quiet
as the grave.
Leon" she moaned feebly, but no
answer came.
Gradually the dizziness passed away;
she remembered all that had occurred,
land with low moan she sank again
lnpon the ground crying bitterly
f But soon her sobs abated, and i'm
&patiently brushing away her tears, she
Hset herself to wonder again what she
@nust do. On one thing she was deter
G, mined, to be with her child. Yes; at
Hany cost they must be together.
Hi She rose to her feet again and stag
*xered on toward the Castle. Her scald-
Ting tears fell fast, her breast was rent
with sobs: and for the first time in
Nher life she began to question the be-
u Yneficence of the Divine Father whom
$nhe had been taught from her child
Mood to revere.
Nh It was late when she reached the
&fsastle. Miss Hetherington, having
rown fearful at her long absence
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
ELEVENTH YEAR.
lNrERNArloNAL PREss ASSOCIATION
CHAPTER XXXv.-tcoxuxuEp.,

CHAPTER XXXV.-(CoNTJNUED
"You" she exclaimed; 81 thought
you were dead!" ......
"Truly," he said. land you rejoice to
ind that still live: is it not so, Mar
jorie?"
She did not answer him; her very
blood seemed to be freezing in her
veins, and her face wore such an ex-
preston Of horror that for moment
even he was rendered dumb.
Marjorie" he said. "let me hear
your words of welcome. am an exile
now, driven to seek refuge in Scotland,
to escape the bullets Of my foes"
"Why-why have you come to me?"
81 have come to you for comfort.
have come to take you with me to share
my English home!"
ITO share your home!" echoed Mar
jorie. Il will not-no, never. You
have done me evil enough already
but I am free. l know you now. and
will not go with you"
You are free!" he said. "What do
you mean by that, mon ami?"
II mean." said Marjorie, that you
are nothing to me. You have said SO.
and know it, and wish never to see
your face again."
Possibly, but our wishes are not al
ways sratified. I am sorry you cannot
give me a better welcome. since you
will see me not once, but many times;
as to being free. that is all nonsense.
We are in Scotland now, remember:
and you-why. you are my wife"
"Your wife,"
Eyes, my wife-and now. cherie-al-
though could use force II chose,
have no wish to do so. I ask you mere
ly to fulfill your duty and come with
me to my home"
For a moment Marjorie gave no an
swer: what could she say or do? No
need for him to tell her she was in his
power. she knew 1t only too we'll. While
in France he had the power Of turning
her from his door, and heaping igno-
my not only upon herself. but upon
her child; in her own country his pow
er was absolute over them both.
With a wild cry she threw up her
hands and called on God for help and
comfort. but no answer came; 1t SEEM
ed that for her there was no help in
all the world.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
DENMARk'S ISLANDS.
Renewal of Negotiations to buy Them by
This Country.

Chicago. Dec. 2S-A special to the
Times Herald from Washington says:
Senator Lodge Is preparing u bill
favoring the purchase OF the three
islands of st. Thomas, st. CroiX and
st. John, owned by Denmark. in the
West Indies.
The Senate passed n resolution u
year ago asking the State Department
to ascertain whether the islands We're
still for sale, at what price they were
held and whether any other country
was after them. Denmark has replied
that she Is still willing to sell. and that
two European governments are now
negotiating for their purchase. These
are supposed to be Great Britain and
Germany.
The United States has been discuss
ing this purchase for nearly thirty
years. In 1868 negotiations went so far
that n treaty was negotiated for the
purchase by which this country was to
pay xS,OO0.OOO for the islands. but 1t
failed Of ratification. On this occasion
the people OF the islands voted on the
question and decided almost unnni-
mously for annexation.
The Danes do not want any Euro
pcnn power to secure possession Of
them. \ most liberal offer would he
made to the United States to purchase
nt comparatively small pricc-almost
nothing-for It has been practically de-
tcrmined by Denmark to either sell
these islands. or give them liberty.
Most OF the residents OF the islands are
British immigrants. and their first
move after securing independence
would probably be to petition Great
Britain for u protcctoratc.
The present expense Of maintaining
the government on the islands reaches
S1JO.OOO year. Considering her posi-
| tlon In the European concert 1t Is not
thought necessary for Denmark to
| maintain station In the West Indies,
hence her willingness to sell.
st. Thomas has n hnrbOr large
enough to accommodate the nnvies Of
the whole world. and In view OF the
advantages to be gained Senator
Lodge IL sanguinc Of securing an ap-
| preparation that will enable the islands
| to be transferred to the Jurisdiction of
| the stars and stripes.
The three islands have n total OF 100
square miles OF territory. and n popula-
tiOn OF 10000. st. Croix Is the biggest.
with sixty square miles and 23.OOO pop
| ulation. This island Is very fertile. and
gives an excellent crop of all tropical
products. especially sugar.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
STARVATION IN CUBA.
Am ,ricans Asked to Contribute Money and
Clothing.

Washington. Dec. 29.-Thc most pro-
found distress prevails among many
thousands of people in Cuba. Starva-
tion not only impends. but is an actual
fact, The President has been inform
cd of the facts from sources whose
credibility cannot be doubted. He
In. gone to the length of his consti-
tutianal power in calling the state of
afra RS to the attention OF the Amcri-
can people. The State Department has
used all of its authority to mitigate
the conditions there. and the letter to
the public sent out by Secretary Shcr-
maj: the day before Christmas pointed
out the way to further alleviate the
miserable condition of the cOnccntra-
dos. To-day the sum of $1,000 was
received by Assistant Secretary Day
from certain charitably disposed per-
sons, whose names are not disclosed.
and this sum will be rcmittcd by tclc-
graz Il early tomorrow to Consul Gen
cral Lee for disbursement among the
NOR, pressing cases. 1t is hoped by
the Department of State that the
Amc rican people will come to the re-
lief. and promptly. by subscriptions of
money. clothing and supplies of vnri-
Gus kinds. The newspapers are cN-
pcctcd 10 lend n generous aid In carry
ing forward this movement.
The machinery for distribution has
cen provided by the State Department
and Consul General Lee has under
taken. with the aid of the American
consular officers in Cuba, to give per-
soual attention to the alienation of
distress by the distribution of the
gifts of the American people.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
NEWS FROM kLoNDikE.
Many Men Coming Out-wnEcs Cut to $40
Per Day.

Per Day.
Victoria. Il. c.. Dec. 20.-The steamer
Tees. which arrived tonight frOmSka-
quay. brought down five klondikcrs,
Richard Shaw of Victoria, who left
Dawson on November 10Th. and three
other Victorinns. and Il. Handy of Sc
attic, who started on their tramp on
October 21th. The party leaving on
the latter date ran out of provisions ut
Fort Selkirk and had to beg their way
along. getting food at different camps.
or when It was not to be had, living on
anything they could shoot. Shaw
came out by dog train. leaving Dnw-
son after the lee formed.
He passed fifty men along the river
bound outward. They were all coming
along with Just enough food TO last
them. AT Stewart river forty-ihrce out
fits. bound for Dawson were frozen In.
Two or three RATS of beef which
were on the bars Just above Dawson,
were carried down the river right past
the town by the tloatinS Ice.
On the night of November 18th, Jim
Cnrey's saloon at Dawson was robbed
OF 100000. Ed Lord. the bartender.
and two other men were arrested. At
Fort Selkirk man named kceler was
robbed OF 5000. Ed Jackson was ar
rested on suspicion.
A report reached Dawson OF rich
strike made on "43 Below" on Hunkcr
Creek. The dir, went So to the pan.
and there were five feet OF gravel.
Dominion Creek is also turning out
well.
Americans complain bitterly of hav-
ing to pay duty on their outfits nj,
Tagish Lake.
J. w. Mckay, who left Dawson on
November 18Th. reached Skaguay be-
fore the steamer Tees left. 1t is stat
cd he brought out $4,000 in dust. Shaw
saws none of the men on the trails will
get down until the Ice goes out In the
spring. Just before he left claim own
ers reduced wages from Sl5 to SO per
day. and men were threatening 10 20
on Il strike.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
A Selfish Woman.

Grimm-"Women are such selfish
creatures. There was an odd chop at
breakfast and my wife insisted upon
my eating it. 1t was all because she
wanted to revel in the satisfaction of
self-denial. A case of pure selfishness.
Flimm-"And what did you do?"
Grimm-"Oh, 1 let her have her vay
and l ate the chop. There are few
husbands so indulgent as I am."--:Bcc'
ton Transcript.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
CHAPTER XSXVII,

Y WHAT train OF
circumstances had
the dead Caussi-
diere again become
quick. or rather. to
express 1t in cor
recter terms, how
had the Frenchman
escaped from the
perils and pains Of
death?
The answer Is
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
Mother and Daughter Burncd.

f'ittsburg, Dec. 2S.-During fire at
New Haven, n suburb of this city. In
the residence of Mrs. Mary Ann Brow
dy, this evening, Miss Nancy Browdy,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-30
CHAPTER XXXVI.

HERIE. am I for
given?" said Caus-
sidiere. again hold
ing forth h | S
hands.
The sound OF his
voice recalled her
to herself. S h e
shrank away from
him in positive ter
ror.
Keep back" she
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1897-10-22
These Are Republican Figures.

Auditor Stone has published a re-
port showing the growth of the treas
ury deficit in two years. June 30,
1895, it was 1926, 1859
This was due principally to the
constituti nal convention and the
long legislative session following it
aud some of it to the unrecovered
portion of the Tate defalcation. This
deficit handed over by the Democrats
has been covered by part of the re,
cent bond issue.
June 80, 1896, the deficit under Re
publicanism had increased to ST, ,055,-
097.05. June 30, 1897, it had still
further grown to $l,520,l38.37 This
amount has been reduced as above
stated $500,000 by the sale of bonds,
leaving a deficit of more than 81 ,0OO,-
600, every dollar of which has been
created in two years of Republican
misrule. No wonder it was necessary
to increase the tax rate % per cent.
The State will be fortunate if it is not
bankrupted in the two years yet to
come before a Democratic admins
tration can be elected.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1897-10-22
Circuit Court Matters

Abe Smith, COL, was convicted OF
housebreaking and sentenced to the
penitentiary for two years.
At the instance of the attorneys for
the defense, the case against Bud
Garth, etc, charged with burglarizing
the dwelling house of Mr.. Jas. Nj
Green several months ago, was con.
tinued Defendants were unable to
furnish bond and were sent back to
Jail,
Ed. Evans, COL, was given two
years on charge of housebreaking.
Roy Boales, col, indicted for ma
licious cutting, was convicted of cut
ting in sudden heat and passion, and
sent to the work house for six months.
The jury in the case of Chas.
Chambers, col, indicted for barn
burning, returned verdict of not
guilty and he was discharged from
custody
The case of Will Woods, col,
charged with willful murder, was
called yesterday, and continued until
the next term.
To-day aud to morrow will be
taken up with Commonwealth cases.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1897-10-22
Attempted Poisoning

Princeton, KY, Oct. 20,-The grand
jury returned an indictment against
Mat Blakely and Jennie Blakely,
charging them with attempting to
poison the family of l.. Y. Pollard,
by sprinkling paris geeen in we'll.
Pollard's wife went to the we'll for
a bucket of water. Noticing the
peculiar color of the water she called
her husband. On investigation the
poison was discovered. The court
ordered bench warrant to be issued
instantly, and the Sheriff sent and
got the parties, and they are now in
Jail.
1t is thought other parties are i'm.
plicated, and thorough investigation
will be had. Pollard is witness
against parties in other indictments
now pending.