The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-28
AT THE EXCHANGE.
Meetings OF the Citizens and the Real Es
tate Exchange.

tutc fNCnanEe.
Grape hung on the door OF tho Real
Estate EeXchango yesterday, and folds
of crapo encircled the walls OF tho room.
Thomas q. Massie, an honored and
respected member, was dead, tho victim
of brutal murderers and robbers. The
citizens OF tho city and the members of
the Exchange were assembling to ex-
press their Indignation, and to take
active steps to apprchend tho porpotra-
tors Of the deed tina. caused the death of
fellow-citizon and u fellow member.
The citizens held meeting first and
many of Roanole's prominent men OF
affairs were present. Mayor Evmns pre-
sided and briefly but tcrscly stated tho
object of the meeting.
Every eye could read in tho mayor's
expression determination to lead in
the movement to unearth the mystery
that seems to surround tins terrible
crime, as ho asked tho citizens to sup
port the authorities in their best efforts.
There were no violent outbursts of in
dlgnation, but from tho strong remarks
OF several gentlemen and the gene raj
tenor OF the meeting it WAS very evident
that the citizens were determined that
the inurderors OF Mr.. Massio shall bc
overtaken by Justice.
1t was found that the substitution list
footed up over "a thousand dollars and
1t was decided that including what the
Real Estate Exchange would give and
the reward offered by the mayor that
tho total amount should be at least
$4,000. 1t was also decided to place all
the money raised with the amount
offered by the mayor in II common fund.
Mayor Evans and Councilman Trout
were appointed on committee to take
charge OF tho fund and uso it as they
deem best for fcrreting out the crime
II Is probable that part of the money
will be offered rs II reward and the re-
malndcr used To pay the expenses OF
detectives, who will be employed TO
work up the case.
l.. l.. Powell, Colonel S. S.. Brooke
and Rev. DR.. o. L. Flippo were ap-
pointed committee to draw up rcsolu-
tons on tho death of Mr.. Massic.
immediately after the adjournment of
the citizens meeting the Real Estate
Exchange assembled according to tho
call ordered by President liockaday.
~ iat liat Olti'fE tIc0cR&
OF suppressed Indignation wero very
apparent and many members OF the
exchange urged tho Importance of
speedy and thorough action in this
matter, and the meeting WAS unani-
mously OF the opinion that the exchange
should literally add To the amount
that had already hccn subscribed
On motion of Mr.. Wingiie!d it was
unanimously decided that the exchange
pledge $500. OF this $3.50 was sub
scribed by the members present, and
Mcssrs Maupin and London volunteered
TO SEQ tho members who had not sub
scribed, and solicit further sums of
money
Messrs. Wager Young and Ludwig
were appointed Il committee to draw up
resolutions on the death of Mr.. Massic,
and reported us follows:
Whereas, The Real Estate Exchange
learns with profound regret of the
death of Thomas q. Massic, one of its
most jealous and honored members;
therefore bs it
Resolved, That, in tho death of
Thomas &. Massic, the State has lost
patriotic citizen; this city an honored
and respected gentleman; this body a
warm supporter, and tho community u
faithful friend;
Resolved, That the sympathy and
coincidence of this body be extended to
the family Of Mr.. Massie in their great
ailliction;
Resolved, That tho secretary be in
structcd to send a copy of these resolu-
tons to the stricken family, and that
the newspapers of the city be requested
to publish the same.
f. Il. LUDWIG. Chairman;
WM. Nj. WAGER.
l.. q. YOUNG.
VI ssrs. Dupuy and Wingflcl wero
appointed members OF tho committee to