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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
0V Or THE WIRES
ITEMS FROM ALL POINTS OF
THE COMPASS.
DECISION OF THE SUPREME C0JRY.
'i'na western Union Telegraph Go. Tvs.
EAe State OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
From One Stale to Another
Not Taxable.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE
supreme court of the United
States to-day rendered an opin-
ion in the case Of the Vest
erl Union ] telegraph company against
the secretary OF the state of Alabama,
and other state officers, brought here
on appeal from the decision Of the
supreme court Of Alabama. The
question involved is the constitution
ality Of the law of Alabama imposing
tax upon the gross receipts of all tel
graph companies for business done
within the state Under this act tho
telegraph company was taxed not
only on the business done entirely
within the state, but on messages sent
to or received from other states.
This court, in an opinion by Justice
Miller, says that it is hardly worth
while 10 make any discussion about
the matter, rs the court has six or
EIGHT times, within as many years,
decided that messages sent from one
state into another are not subject to
taxation. because it would be an in
tsriererce with tie inter state COM
lHercc. Judgment reversed.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
INCENDIARISM.
LARGE MEETING OF THE CEN
TRIAL BUREAU OF RELIEF.
ORGANIZATION THAT URGES STRIFE
Fiery Speeches by Representative
CoI0red Men DIR. Rats. OF Dam
willie. Urges the Negroes 10 Meet
Force with Force.

WASHINGTON, December 1G.-The
Central Bureau of Relief, an organi-
zation of colored men, which mas as
the purpose of its existence the re-
dress of the Negroes grievances in the
South, hclda largely-attended meeting
tonight at the Fifth Baptist church.
Perry Carson presided, and Il num-
Der of rather incendiary speeches
were made by eX-Representative re.
Small, of South Carolina; & w. Kin
kaid, of Tennessee; Rev. d. +. Bats,
of Danville, Va, and one or two
Others.
Each of the speakers told instances
of what they termed Southern out
RACES, and urged that the negroes
should meet force with force.
Mr.. Snalls suggested that the ne
groes learn the use of dynamite.
Rev. Mr.. Rats said that heretofore
the negroes had been as timid as lot
of rabbits, but that the time had come
when they must face the white men
and stand up for their rights with
rifles if necessary.
Another speaker said, in speaking
of the proposed plans for colonizins
the negroes, that the colored people
could not be driven anywhere except
ut the point of the bayonet. He
added that they were ready to provide
themselves with bullets in order to
secure relief from oppression,-Balti-
more Sun.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
5!;i, 10 Pay Direct Taxes 10 states
The Eight-hOur Law.

So associated Press.
WASHINGTON, DC, D ecember IT,
sen ArE-Mr Hampton appeared and
took his seat today, leaving Mr.
Brown the only senator who has not
taken his seat at the present session.
Among the bills reported from the
committees and placed on the calen-
d3r we're the following:
To credit and pay to several states
sd territories and the District Of Co.
julnbia the amount of the direct tax
uaid by or charged to them; to in
crease the pensions of pensioners who
are entirely helpless.
HoUsE-A half dozen bills having
heen introduced, Mr.. Houk, Of Ten
n-ssee, offered resolution directing
the clerk to call the states alphabet
ca,ly for the introduction Of bills, but
on motion OF 3lr Oates, of Alabama, the
resolution was referred to the COM
mit;ec on rules.
NJ. Tracy, of New York, having
previously been recognized, the clerk
proceeded TO read the titles of bills
introduced by him, among which
was one TO enforce the eight-hour law
on government premises.
l;r. Bynum, OF Indiana, demanded
the reading of that bill, and as 1t was
evident that no business could be
transacted, the house on motion of
Mr.. 3IcCreary, of Kentucky, at 1880
adjourned until tomorrow.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
TIC Pay snr Yesterday.

The Norfolk and Western pay car
was here yesterday, and after stop
ping short tine resumed its way
towards the west. The monthly trips
of the Norfolk and Western pay car
to this city carry joy to many home,
as the records show. Pay day
at the machine works, the
monthly payments to the employees
in the Offices and in the yards on the
road means the distribution of a snug
sum in this locality, of which this city
is in high degree a beneficiary. The
pay-car yesterday did not tarry as
long as some of the employees wished,
but they had the satisfaction of know
ing that they could be heard from on
the return trip, which was satisfac-
ton enough for them, all things con-
sidered
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
: Sensation, in DanvilIe.

Something of q sensation, says a
Danville special in yesterdays Balti-
more Sun, was created Monday after
noon, among those who know the In
terested parties, when it was announc-
ed that Mr.. NJ. H. Anderson, Of At
Ianta, Ga, and Miss Mary Roberta
McCornic, daughter of Mr.. G. B. Nc
Corlnic, OF this city was married.
Cards were out for the marriage OF
Miss McCormic to Mr.. A. B. Carter,
of Richmond, Ind. Extensive prep
arations were being made for the we'd
ding next Wednesday. 1t seems that
Mr.. Anderson and Miss McCormic had
long been lovers, but Mr.. Carter was
the choice of the parents. The young
lady finally succumbedi to parental
influence, and agreed to marry MIR.
Carter on Wednesday next, but yes
terday Mr. Anderson suddenly ap-
peared upon the scene, and the up
shot of the whole business is that he
and Miss McCormic were married at
! O'Clock Monday night, and left by
the southbound train for Atlanta Mr..
Carter was expected in Danville yes
terday to find himself badly left,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Mayor Carr's Moral Crusade.

Mayor Carr is doing some good
work in the interests of the morality
of this community, and on Friday
and Monday next will begin the in
vestigation of some very important
cases, which promise some serious de
velopments for the parties concerned.
Our mayor is not very loquacious, but
in everything concerning the welfare
of the city he is a fearless and indefat
igabe worker. He knows well the
needs of the community, and when
satisfied that certain steps are neces-
sarv for the protection of society he
will pursue the line laid down without
fear. favor or aft, ction.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
..e,Hs.y a. ccL0RED CHURCH.
= General R:Ot-Two Persons Sc.
r.0us;y Cut With 9nzOrs.

~ Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, December TO-
Tie differences between the factions
III Size First Baptist church (colored)
Of kansas City, Kans., eliminated
last night in riot. in which two men
we're dangerously injured and quite
number seriously hurt. The factions
were that one, which sided with the
psi stor, Rev. J L. Jones. and another,
which opposed him. A meeting of
tie members of the church organize
ION met 10 select Ulcers last evening.
The pastor presided, but the anti
Jones faction outnumbered the
p.l tors supporters.
Whenever motion hostile to the
pastors crowd was made he would
call on some brother to pray. He
b'cckaded business this way for two
hours. The opposing faction was en-
ragged. and when q. w. Smith was
cailed on TO pray, shower OF HYMN
books and chairs greeted him. Then
followed general riot, razors were
u.ei and two negroes were seriously
cut Their names are Benjamin and
Knight Others were pounded over
the bead with chairs but no danger
Gus wounds inflicted
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Illness Ola VirgiuiaI.

A Lexington special to the Rich
mond Dispatch of yesterday says a
telegram received from Lewiston,
Idaho, announces the critical illness
of Judge John l.. Logan, a son law
of Hon. and Mrs. ]. Randolph Tucker.
Mrs. Tucker has gone to bis bedside.
Judge Logan is native OF Salem, Va,
a graduate OF Washington and Lee
university, and is now Judge of one OF
the United States district courts of
Idaho. He married Miss Gertie
Tucker. His health has been bad for
several years and his friends fear the
worst.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Personal POINTS.
Comings and GOinGs of Persons
We Know.

Comings and GOinGs of Persons
We Know.
Mr.. j. A. Higgins and wife, of At
lanta, Ga, were in the city yesterday
Mr.. J. b. Anderson, of Danville
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. 7. L Webb, of Paris, Texas, is
visiting relatives in this city.
Mr. George w. Palmer, of Cumber-
land county, was in the city yester
day
Mr. W. R. Terrill, formerly with
Messrs. Rosenbaum Bros, left yester
day on visit to his sister and friends
at Waverly, Va.
Mrs. NJ. w. Ragland, of Appomat
tox, who has been visiting her daugh
ter, Mrs. J. H. Featherstone, returned
home yesterday.
Mr.. George w. Fagg, proprietor Of
the Montgomery white sulphur
spsings, was in the city yesterday ac
companied by his son, Mr.. 4. f
Fagg.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
A Novel Suit,

Mr.. j. J. Brown brought suit in
Justice Howerton's court yesterday
for $40 damages against MIR. j. A. Mar
tin, whom he claimed owed him that
amount because Of an alleged failure
to give him promised employment.
fter very interesting argument by
c. B. Moomaw, esq, for plaintiff, and
Henry Gibson, esq, for defendant,
Judgment was rendered in favor OF
Mr. Martin, with costs to be paid by
plaintiff, Mr.. Brown.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
wooi:i. .:.c GO;i,ies5 a'ort;;le -
s.eNtoE.

The latest favored gentlemen al
the court Of good fortune is Mr. john
H. Havey. who does business al 30l
West Broadway lie is popular
citizen Of the South Boston. Mass.
district. where lie ma, lived ~ men
and boy for IS years OF his Tile. lie
was holder OF u twentieth ofthc sec
ond capital prize drawn ~ the asst
drawing of the Louisiana State lot
terry, and he received 5000 in crisp
bills last week. The full amount
that was drawn by the number he
held was 800, 000.-Boston (Aass4
Herald. Oct. .
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
RcIir ng.;.c tYar.

The Leesburs WashinGtonian says
that on last Sunday morning Mr. /.
Henry Jenkins living near Sterling,
was looking under the house fora hen 5
nest when She found an army nusket
which undoubtedly bad been put
there during the war. i5 vas not
loaded. In the topof The muzzle was
found q letter closely wrapped M,
addressed to Gen. Joseph i Johnston,
by an officer of the army. the mGsket
was in good condition, and but little
rusted.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
The Sexton Purchase.

The purchase of the Sexton prop
erty, west of the city, of which mem
ton was made in the TIMES yester-
day, was effected through the efforts
of Messrs. L. L. Powell & Co. and
Messrs. Frances B. Kemp & Co. These
two real-estate firms are among the
Invest in the city, and when they enter
into any enterprise it means the sue
cess of it beyond controversy.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Prominent odd Fellow Hero.

Mr.. James B. Blank, of Petersburg,
grand reporter to the Sovereign grand
lodge of the Independent order of Odd
Fellows, arrived here yesterday fol
the purpose of instructing the encamp
lnent and subordinate lodges in the
unwritten work of the order. Helmet
the Magic City encampment last
night in the hall of Mountain Dale
lodge No. 40.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
a Nero shot.

Last night about 11.3O o'clock John
Ward, colored, shot Romeo Thornton,
colored, in the leg, while the latter
was standing on the platform of ca
boose 161 in the West End yards. The
cause of the shooting was drunken
dispute. Both men were brakemen
in the employ of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad company. Officer
Wade arrested Ward and lodged him
in Jail. The case will come up before
the mayor at 8 o'clock this morning.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
The silcott Investigation.

!5y ASSOclateu FreSs.
WASHINGTON. December 1.-THE
special house committee investigating
the Silcott defalcation was in session
today, discussing the legal aspect of
1he case. The majority appear to ia
vor the reporting of the appropria-
tion bill to cover the deficiency, but
there is strong opposition, which
viii unite in the minority report. II
such an action is taken the indica-
tions point to a speedy conclusion and
an early report to the house.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
IaynIen cnl,

a marriage license was issued by
the clerk of the Hastings court
yesterday,to Mr.. David l.. Haislip and
Miss Mamie p Nolla. The happy
couple were married last night at
o'clock by Rev. w. c. Campbell at
the residence of Mrs. w. Harts, on
Campbell street. The TIMES along
with many other friends extends its
sincere congratulations and hopes the
newly-married pair may live long and
prosper.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
His Last Trlp

p. W. Reynolds, of Reynolds Bros,
tobacconists, is in town. Mr. Rev
nolds is making his last trip. and VIII
be succeeded on the road by MS
brother VIII, an experienced travel
ing man. Mr.. Reynolds is one of the
most popular men in trade in Roa-
noke.-Princeton. West Va, journal.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
OnaProspecting Tour.

Ex-Judge j. B. McCabe, common
wealth's attorney of Loudon county,
will be here soon on prospecting
tour. He was here with the Good
Templars at the recent meeting of the
state grand lodge and was so much
pleased that he concluded to return.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
For,n;r~n soft Coal Trust.

The Alexandria Gazette is author
ity for the statement that a soft coal
trust is now being organized, that Will
embrace ClearfieId, Cumberland an d
Southwest Virginia.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Charter Granted.

Judge Robertson granted charter
Yesterday to the Eureka Land COM
pany. The capital stock of the com
pany is to be not less than $50, 600,
and the principal office is to be in this
city.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Anniversary SermOn.

The church paper, the organ OF the
Lutheran denomination, publishes IN
it's last issue the interesting annlver-
sary sermon which Rev. j. &. Bush
nell. pastor OF the ST. Marks church
of this city. delivered the first Sunday
in advent,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
ro adyertise isonmoke.

The real-estate exchange will hold
a meeting at an early date to perfect
arrangements for an extensive adver-
tiselnent of the resources of this sec
ton, and the many advantages of
Roanoke as the commercial center OF
tho sonp
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Wants s.cen in .a.o Laad Company.

Wants Stoai< in iiic hand N9MDany.
Or. r. J. Preston, superintendent
of the Southwestern Lunatie asylum,
at Marion, wrote to Mr. T. = Kemp,
the real estate agent, yesterday, IN:
structing him to take ten shares OF
stock in the Sexton Lanl company,
which was organized on Monday with
the highest prospects OF success.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18

On Thursday next at Two o'clock the
famous band will be here with num-
Der of celebrated vocal artists. The
sale of seats has began and the house
bids fair to be we'll filled.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
Coming in January.

Mr. n. E. Whitehurst, of Ports
mouth, grand master of the lndepen.
dent order of Odd Fellows, will meet
the subordinate lodges of the order
here on the first of January niexf:
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18

Mr.. S. A. Grocer of Rockland, Pa,
president of the Grocer Steel and Iron
company was guestat hotel Roanoke
yesterday.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-18
TO THE LADIES.

We will pay $1,000 in Gold to the
lady furnishing the best receipt Tor
keeping husbands at home at night:
An articles must bear the name OF
writer on back and not be over One
Half Column in length. Articles will
he published in this column, bearing any
nom de plume. Contest will close Janu-
sry LIST, 1890. when three men will be
selected. who will not know name OF
contestant. to award prize. Address all
communications to Waller Pocahontas
Huff & Co., the leading low price Coal
and Lumber merchants, Roanoke, va.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-23
a Mad Dogs Freaks.

The trouble about a crazy dog is that
you can't depend upon its sticting fas, to
customary canine ways, says the Pittsburg
Dispatch.
A year ago mad dog made its appear
ance in a suburban village and created the
hveliest CONSERVATION over about two
square miles of villas. After a series of
less exciting episodes it approached house
from an upper window OF which "a lady was
observing the proceedings. The dog sprang
up the steps and on to the porch, ut the
lady upstairs felt. quite comfortlble-she
had shut all the doors and windows DOWN
stairs Suddenly there was crash of glass
shut her chamber door before she heard the
dog racing all over the houso. Tho me- d
brute had plunged through the skylight f
the door, q pane of glass not more tnan Z
inches wide. The dog aS as big rs a New
foundland, though not of that breed.
It was an exciting time for the unhappy
mistress OF tle house. She could hear the
great animal rushing about down stairs,
knocking over the furniture The neigh
bors saw the dog jump into a rocking-chair
in tle parlor, evidently attending to
spring from it through bay window. But
the rocker tipped up and the dog lost its
balance and fell over. Then 1t got out of
the house through the same narrow hole by
which it had entered.
The succeeding chapters in this mad dogs
wild tragedy were equally extraordinary.
After keeping up a reign of terror for SOW
eral hours it ran up ladder into the loft
over q carpenter shop, and then spran :
back to earth and b oke its neck
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-23
HE WAS SOLD.
How a Young Sailor Was Deceived
by His Messmate.
Ffom The BTtInsirfck tUd.l Times.

From the BY-sns,cick (GG.) Times.
A well-known tug boat captain tells a
good story, taken from his hrst experiences
as a seaman.
Two young sailors were on the fore deck
discussing plans for enjoyment during their
STAY on shore. One spoke UP 10 the effect
that they had no money.
whats the matter with going TO the
captain and getting S5!" asked the oti er.
"We'u do itr' exclaimed sailor boy No l.
81 will go in to see him first and you can
wait until return"
This plan met with the approval of No. ,,
and No. proceeded to the cabin.
He politely asked the captain for 50 and
it was cheerfully given. Returning TO the
waiting No. ,, he was asked MS success.
Fine! l went up to the captain, shook
my fist in his face and said: 'LoOk-a-here,
you old fool, you, want 50.
"And did he let you have lt!'
Certainly; you had better do the same
way if you want any money"
In high spirits at the manner In which he
could overawe his superior officer, No. en-
tered the precincts of the cabin and boldly
approached the captain.
"Look-a-here, you old fool, l want 50,
just as quick as you can get it, he said.
The captain, tor an instant, was surprised.
He quickly regained his self-pOsSession, and
as the overbold sailor was about to launch
forth another torrent of words, no was
seized and given sound thra'hing.
NOW, sir!" exclaimed the irate captain,
after pommeling his inferior sufficiently
''do you want any more of that So"
"No, sir" answered the unfortunate lad
as he quilted the cabin.
The sweet strains of "Did you ever get
left 2" came to his ears as he resumed his
work
1t is solemn fact that No. I and No. :
wasted no friendship tetween themselves
or several mon his afterward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-23
A SEED IS KILLING EIA1.
Lodged in the Vermiform Appendix
of William Walton and Threatens
Special TO the PHILADELPHIA Inquirer

Special to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
NEW York, Aug. 20.-Wiliam Walton,
associated with his father, W. T. Walton,
in business in this city, and favorite in
both social and business circles, is dying at
his summer home, at Bayport, L. l., the
cause being a simple little seed in his stom-
ach. The doctors knowit is there, and that
it will likely prove the death of the popular
young man, but they are unable to dislodge
it by any known means, pharmaceutical or
surgical.
The difficulty arose from the seed drop
ping into a place where the machinery Of
digestion cannot reach it. Mr.. Walton ate
heartily of grapes a short time ago and as,
most people do, swallowed the SEEDS One
of the seeds did not pass through the proper
channels hut lodged in a place called in
medical parlance the vermiform appendix.
This is a tail like appendage located on
the right side of the bowels 1t is from
three to six inches in length, and why it is
put into the human anatomy is something
no man and no physician has yet found out.
It's average diameter is about the size of
pipe stem. 1t terminates in blunt point,
and if any substance which cannot be alb
sorbed-such as grape SPED an orange seed
or a lemon seed-tiuds its way there it will
in time produce fanmation, an en-
tophletic abscess is 1kelysto form which, IL
not promptly removed, will cause death.
This is the only part of the human frame
that does not perform some ascertainable
function. The vermiform appendix simply
seems to be a death trap. 1t has no known
use except to delude the unwary victim
into swallowing the bait that will prove his
death.
There is a surgical operation which may
be performed. butt has often proved fatal.
Young Mr.. Walton, it is understood, has
submitted to the necessary surgical opera
ton, and his life is still hanging in the bal
ance. According to the statement of a
physician of prominent standing this after
noon the first operation necessary in case
of this kind was successfully performed by
the late Dr. Sands about the time he was
associated with DIR. Fordyce Baker in the
case of the late Roscoe Conkling.
Seeds rarely drop into this trap, but when
they do the result has nearly always been
death. Young Mr.. Walton is about %
years Of age, of stout build, and has rugged
constitution, which his friends hope will
pull him through his serious illness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-23
Is Friday an Unlucky Dayq

More or less superstition attaches to the
sixth day of the week, and numerous are
the undertakings or ventures that are post
poned to a more propitious u day. Friday
is as good day as any other in which to
inaugurate quest for health, and P. P. P.
(Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium is
the very best weapon with which to begin
an onslaught on disease For all blood i'm
.purities such as are indicated by Rheuma-
tism, Gout, Syphilis, Scrofula or eruption
of the skin, p P. p. is sure and simple
remedy. For women suffering from loss of
appetite, strength and vigor it is a splendid
tonic and remarkable in its results. ALI
druggists keep it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-23
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