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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
VALLEY FORCE TO Re s0LD.
The Historical Camp Ground Cat Up
Into Building Lots.

The historic reyolatios.rS; caHp
ground of Valley Forge, sixaniies west
of Norristown, Pa, will soon be sold
by the present owners in the shape of
building lots. The tract comprises
the entire site occupied by General
George Washington and the continen-
tai army during the winter Oh lfafe,
as every well-informed american
schoolboy k9s%ss; was passed .;dd tn ne
gloomiest and saas .sst aa pssiSsS -
the war for send
There the patriot
ragged, half-starved dishecr =
without shoes or blankets, orspl -
clothing, slept at night during tlTe''
whole dreadful winter on the bare
earth, and in the daytime, while pro-
viding firewood for their rude, nuts
left foot tracks of blood on the frozen
ground, hallowing the very soil by
the severity and heroism OF their
sufferings. The stone mansion occu-
pied as headquarters by Washington
and his personal staff fronts the
station of the Philadelphia and Read
ing railroad. Southwark, at a dis
lance of quarter of mile, is the spot
where Washingtons original head
quarters stood, the building, now re-
moved, occupied by him early IN De-
cember, 1777. The remains OF The old
entertainments and breastworks are
easily distinguishable by the irregular
and scattered heaps of stones and the
uneven elevations of the green sward.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
maryI.nd Blast FURNACES.

During the year 1889 the total
number of pig iron blast furnaces in
Maryland was 10; 2 were in blast on
June 80, 1889; 4 were in last December
81 and ii out of blast. In the first
half of the year 1928 tons were pro-
duced; in the second half 1854 tons,
and in the year, 33,s47 tons. There
are 8 charcoal pig iron furnaces: 2
were in operation on June 80, 2 in on
December 81 and 6 out In the first
half year s,143 tons were produced,
in the second half year S,13s tons,
and in the year, 1925 tons. There
are three bitumiuous coal and coke
pig iron furnaces in Maryland; 2were
in operation on December 81, and I'D
the year they produced 1862.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Needs Monitor.

A gentleman of this city tells a,
curious story of dog which begins
early in the morning and goes to sew
eral bar-rooms. where he is known for
drinks until he has obtained enough
to induce drowiness, when he goes to
sleep and remains in that condition
until period of wakefulness occurs.
The dog is quiet and peaceably dis
posed canine, but If crossed by other
members of his race, will fight any
and all who interfere with his pro-
gress. To keep him sober his master
has had to muzzle him.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
A BEAUTIFUL STRUCTURE.
The New Building of the Greene
Memorial Church.

Memorial Church.
The members of the Greene Memo
rial church have every reason to con-
graduate themselves in the fact that
their handsome and commodious
place of worship is now about com
pleted. The church is the largest in
the city, and the congregation deserve
much praise for their liberaljty in it's
construction. 1t is built OF the best
material, and the lower and upper
floor is furnished in style fully in
keeping with the exterior. The ele-
BRUSSELS carpet for the auditorium
is now being put down by Dir. VIM.
Donnelly, and Mr.. G. W. Q. Woolwine
has the contract for upholstering the
pews, which will be finished in few
days. The church will be lighted by
chandelier of eighty-four lights, and
either gas OF electricity can be used.
The catalogue price of the chandelier
is $3.50, and it will be the finest in the
state.
Bishop A. w. Wilson, of Baltimore.
will preach the dedicatory sermon on
the fourth Sunday in February, the
23d of the month, and not in the
opera house, as was generally
supposed.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
what the Market Affords.

The city market yesterday present
ed very fair appearance. There was
an abundance OF choice fresh meats,
fish and oysters, along with vegetables,
fresh and dried. Dressed fowls were
also plentiful and those who had the
money certainly had a full opPor,
tunity to supply themselves with all
the edibles necessary to comfort and
happiness.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
r,tornrisipr Heal.Estate Agen is.

A gentleman from abroad, in speak
ing of the enterprise of Roanoke
real estate agents. said, though older
in the business than the Salem men,
the latter were fully abreast of them
in energy and self-assertion. AS soon
as man got off the train at the depot
in Salem he was met by kind and hos
pitable gentlemen who were ready
and willing to show them the bargains
in store for liberal-min ded investors.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Society Meeting.

The Allegheny Literary society will
meet in their room at Rorer Park
hotel tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
The following is-. the pro gram: Cues
ton for debate, "Resolved, That the
United States should set aside re-
servation for the negroes" me al
firmative speakers are Meassrs. George
st. Clair, Tracy Thomas. j. t. Stark
and w. P. Fiery; and on the negative
side are Msssrs. E. s. Bartlett, r.. I.
Mason, j. r. Herndon and Jessie
James. There will be declarations
by Messrs. Boon and Vaughn and an
essay by W. P. Ninfnger.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

A freight wreck on the Norfolf: All !
Western railroad one mile east of
Blackstone yesterday morning AT $50
O'Clock. delayed travel and traffic for
a considerable time The crownsheet
of ~ west bound engine blew out,
throwing the locomotive and tender
from the track along with eight empty
coal cars. Fireman Sheely was badly
scalded and colored brakeman
named Richie was slightly injured.
The track was blocked at that point
for about nine hours and numbers l
and were transferred.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Removal OF Old Landmarks.

From the changes now being made
there in the way of building, it is
evident that Central or Rorer PARK
will soon be numbered among. the
things that were. 1t is sad to nave
pleasant old landmarks brushed
ruthlessly aside, but Roanoke is
growing city, and all such must oe
moved away to make room for It's
increasing needs,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Round for the south.

A car for the Tampa, Florida, rail
way, passed through the city south
from the Shenandoah Valley railroad
over the Norfolk and Western yester-
day morning. The car was made by
the J. G. Brill company of Philadel-
phia, the same firm that built those
for the dummy line of the Roanoke
Street railway a ten-whcel engine
for the w. and T. railroad, from tie
Dickson Manufacturing company OF
Scranton. Pa, also passed over the
same roads for the South yesterday
morning..
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Double Life.

a Parsons, Kas., special say: Lar
kins, the forger, now in jail at Sioux
City. Iowa, for forgery, has been
resident of this city for three years,
and no one suspected that he was
more than he claimed TO bean
ex-professor of geology and ex-Me tn,
odist minister. He frequently filled
the Methodist pulpit and gavelectrlres
on geology. Whenever he got III ard
up: he would leave town for Il time
aud invariably return with plenty of
money. he said he made the mos 'ey
lecturing, when in reality it is syp-
posed he procured it by forgery. His
arrest was great shock to this
community.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
observation-disclosures.

Mr.. 4. J. Davis, the Jefferson street
grocer, received q telegram yes
terday from Albemarle county,
announcing the serious illness
of his son Arthur, and request
ing him to come at once. He lett on %
Norfolk and Western train No. ~
Yesterday, taking with him DR.. G. b.
Vogle, his family physician. Little
Arthur accompanied Mr.. Davis sis
ter, Miss Emily, home few days ago,
and was visiting relatives in Abe
marie county.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
win Nfake Roanoke HIS Home,

Mr.. J. G.. Kuykendall, of Romney,
West Va, has made extensive invest
ments in real estate here, and is SO
much pleased that he has decided TO
make Roanoke his, home. He is a
gentleman of fine business quallhI:-
cations and will be a substantial addl-
tionAto the live men of this city.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Cattle Stealing.

Tuesday night thieves went to the
farm of Mr.. John McFalls. in Bedtord
county, and stole every cow that ne
had. They also visited Messrs. W. r.
Numley and N. j: Vineyard, and car
ried off several fine cattle belonging
to those gentlemen. This thieving ID
evidently the work of a regularly
organized band, and the authorities
are looking into the matter.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
A CreditabIe Performance Last Night
-"Caste'' Tonight.

-"Caste" Tonight.
The semi-mythological comedy PyS
malion and Galetea was presented al
the opera house last night in first
class manner by the Adele Frost COM
pany. Miss Frost took the part of
Galetea and acted it splendidly, and
her support was excellent.
The demand for comedy being vecy
great in Roanoke this company will
present tonight Robertson's delightful
three-art comedy, Caste and ALSO
the laughable play, "a Distinguish ed
Arrival" in which Mr.. Edwin Phillips
will impersonate John l.. Sullivan,
and Mr. John F. Ryan will take the
character of Josiah Spunk, a do WI
east farmer, introducing comic
snarrine match.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Real Estate Sales.

The sales of real estate yesterday,
were quite brisk. Among the best re-
ported were those of Messrs. Gray y
Boswell who sold $4,000 worth OF
property, and of Messrs. James 5;
Simmons s. Co., who transferred real
estate for their patrons to the amount
of $15,650.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
ACQUITTED.
Mr.. John Martin Discharged From
Custody.

Custody.
Mr.. John Martin had trial Tues
day before Squire Camper, of Salem,
for killing Moses Saunders on the
18th of this month, and, after a full
hearing of the case, he was acquitted
and discharged from custody. In
conversation with the TIMES reporter
Yesterday. Colonel John E. Penn,
counsel for Mr.. Martin, said the report
that the statements made by the boy
before his death were not received as
evidence for technical reasons andwere
incorrect. He says all the evidence
was received by the magistrate and
carefully considered, and. it was
proved conclusively that the boy had
previously made contradictory state
ments concerning the affair. The
OF the shooting as
brought out in the evidence entirely
corroborated Mr. Martins statement
that he shot the boy while he was in
the act of breaking into his henroost.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
surrcys for the Street Railroad.

Surveyors are still at work on the
street railroad between this city and
Salem and the work Of grading and
track-laying will be commenced at an
early date. The completion of the
line will be a great addition to the
prosperity of Roanoke and Salem and
will pay neat sum to the company.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Nee,,s Attention.

The slippery condition of Roanoke
sidewalks is a disgrace to the city,
The pavement is sunken in so many
places that the first rain ensures wet
feet to all who do not wear rubbers,
and If there is any remedy possible, IL
should be applied without delay.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
New Advertisements.

Your attention is directed to the
advertisement of Mr.. r. A. Hoal,
contractor and builder.
Gray s. Boswell advertise today q
fine residence for sale on easy terms.
Read the advertisement OF George
K. Birely & Sons, leather dealers,
Frederick, Md
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
w,,1Make a GOOD One.

Mr.. James F Beavers, formerly one
of the proprietors of the Roanoke Her
aid, has accepted q position as travel
ing salesman in Southwest Virginia for
Fishburne, Jones & Go. Mr; beavers
e we'll known in that section, and
doubtless will meet with the success
which he deserves.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
A Successful Investor.

DIR. Lake, a well-known investor in
Roanoke real estate, is buying largely
of the same material at Pulaski. He
is man of fine business judgment
and always succeeds in securing sub
stantial profits from all his invest
mentS
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The foundations of the Bridgewater
Carriage factory on the corner of
Henry and Church streets. have been
flushed and work was begun yester
day on the frame Of the main building
When in operation, this factory will
furnish employment to large number
Of men.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Pernicious Sport.

The practice of putting rocks in the
track of the street railway is most
reprehensible one and deserves severe
punishment. 1t is hoped the police
will take the matter in hand and cap
ture the lawless boys who indulge in
such sport"
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Personal POINTS.
Cominss and Goings of People We
Know.

Cominss and Goings of People We
Mr.. A. W. Haws, of Baltimore, is in
the city.
Rev. DIR. o. F. Hippo is suffering
from severe attack of the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Mays returned
last night from visit to relatives in
Lynchburg.
Mr.. B. F. Nininger. of Daleville,
Botetourt county, is stopping at
Hotel Felix.
MFR. Radford Carter, former resi-
dent of this city,is very ill with pneu-
monia at Lynchburg.
Mr.. G. A. Sullivan, editor of the
Montgomery Democrat, at Radford,
is in the city, stopping at the City
hotel.
Miss Emma Bright, of Rocky Mount,
Franklin county, is visiting her
brothers, Messrs. G. I. and q. j..
Bright, on West Campbell street.
Ex-Attorney General Frank s.
Blair, Judge II. J. Holbrook and ID.
r. Maupin, of Wytheville, are stop
ping at Hotel Roanoke.
Hon Absolom Koiner. of Augusta
county, is in the city looking after MS
numerous real estate investments ana
is stopping at Hotel Felix.
Mr.. G. 81. Camp, well-known to the
people of this city, was here yester-
day on a short visit to friends from
billions Mill, Franklin county, where
he is employed in the general mer-
chandise store of Camp & Bell.
Mr.. C. C. Taliaferro, of the real es-
tate firm of Dupuy y Tallaferro, re-
turned Yesterday from visit to MS
home in Prince Edward county.where
he has been sick for several days with
| influenza.
Mr.. Fred E.. Foster, manager OF
Hotel Roanoke, is slowly recovering
from an attack of pleurisy, at Maple
Shade inn, in Pulaski, where ne was
attacked, on one of his usual visits TO
the hotels of which he has charge.
DR.. C. s. Cooper has returned from
johnson city, Tenn, where he mas
been engaged for four months in the
practice Of his profession Temporarily
at that point The doctors frtends
and patrons will be glad to learn thai
he intends to remain in Roanoke per
t1nanently from this time 10TH.
For Burns, ScaIds, Bruises and a.
main and soreness OF the ftesn, In,
grand household remedy is HI
Thomas Electric OIL. Be sure SxVs
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Homeless on His Centennial Birthday

By Associated Press.
BUFFALO, January 2S.-Heashss
and penniless, one 81 tthe<5est known
men of Livingstone county spent his
centennial birthday Friday. Willis
Clark was a pioneer of that region,
and by industry and fortunate invest
ment became possessed of much prop
erty. In his prime he wassa lavish
entertainer, and was very influential.
Reverses came, and his property was
gradually eaten up until last year the
last piece, his homestead, was taken
from him. Friends have since cared
for him. They are raising q purse to
provide for his future wants. Mr..
Clark is remarkably well preserved.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
They Deserve Punishment.

A number of coIored boys have
been in the habit of stoning persons
passing along Shenandoah avenue,
and yesterday Mr.. George Carr, jr.,
and one or two others were struck by
them. Two colored boys, Charleston,
and Sheppard, were arrested and Will
be tried before Justice Howerton
who has issued a warrant for the ar
rest of two others engaged in the
affair.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
THEDuTY OF THE HOUR.
How Roanoke's Progress May be Re-
tardea or Accelerated.

EDITOR TIMES-Not having a vote
upon the propositions soon to be
submitted to the decision OF our citi-
zens, but having to pay my share of
the taxation required, and. feeling
great interest in the results to be de-
termined at the polls, please permit
me through your columns to cast an
open ballot upon each of those cues
tions.
First: Both as TO the amount in
volved, and Importance to the com
mercial prosperity of Roanoke, is the
proposed outlay of an additional
100000 to the stock OF the Roanoke
and Southern railroad.
Could my vote be recorded, and de-
cision of the result. lit would be un-
hesitatiugly in favor of this appropria-
ton"
The statement lately made by the
president of the Roanoke and South
ern railroad company, Hon. II. 5.
Trout, was an Official pledge of three
facts:
That the construction company ac-
tually needs the appropriation, in
order TO perfect their plans; that the
sum asked for will insure the compile
ton of the road to Roanoke, and that
no additional appropriation will be
required or expected from the city OF
Roanoke as a corporation.
Under this condition OF facts, IT
would apparently be Il grave mistake
to refuse or fail to make the appro-
priation.
We believe that the value of prop
erty now for sale within the present
corporate limits would be enhanced
beyond the amount of the whole do
notion already made and to be made,
$500, 600.
While the annual increase in the
regular channels of commerce, outside
of real estate, would probably exceed
ten per cent upon the whole donation,
us Il simple question of dollars and
cents, in order to utilize the 100000
already voted, it is necessary to grant
the proposed increase.
Relying upon the statements of the
Construction company, we can DO
so safely.
Roanoke in her past history has
successfully followed Davy Crockett's
pithy maxim. Feel sure you are
right, then go ahead
No proper enterprise fairly present.
ed has failed to obtain her aid and
fostering care.
Every little vein, helping to increase
the lie blood of her trade, has been
developed and strengthened. Can we
now afford to cut OIL and remove an
artery, through which would soon
flow to and from Roanoke, as its heart
centre, tides of life blood greater in
volume than all these veins combined?
Would it not be suicidal to our hopes
of becoming trade and manufactur-
ing centre to refuse the terminal rail-
road trade thus prolfered?
If we grant this appropriation, we
will have reached to the measure of
our duty, and can have no cause to
blame ourselves in the future. If we
refuse, and the road-sure to be com
pleted in the near future to some point
in this valley-iinds its terminal point
elsewhere. We may bitterly realize
that while nothing succeeds like sue
cess, nothing fails like failure"-Suc
cess or failure are dependent now up
on the ballot box. K Is. 81.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Needed Legislation.

Mr.. Waller P. Huff is doing good
work towards the passage of a bill
modifying the present Mechanics
Lien law. in aid of which he recently
visited Richmond and appeared before
the legislature as a representative in
the interest of the Mechanics associa-
ton of this city. The present law is
entirely inadequate, So it is asserted,
to the needs of the workingman,
being nothing more, it is claimed,
than a mere punishment for money
Mr.. Hull stated to q TINES reporter
yesterday that he went before com
mittee of the general assembly while
in Richmond, and had conference
with them in regard to the matter,
and he thinks that it is more than
probable that the bill drafted by the
late Henry Gibson, their attorney,
will be passed. Mr.. Huff received
number of letters and kilograms
Yesterday from different sections of
the state, assuring him of hearty
support in the undertaking.. Hon.
lobn w. Woods has charge OF the
bill, and will no doubt push it through
if possible,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

1.-The ruin Of people demagogues.
Relief to people with bad Bloc d. =
G. Alternative = e
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The greatest sacrifice We are offering
is in our Cloak Department where
YOU can fluid full assortment OF fiush
Cioaks aud Plush Jackets, Cloth Cloahs
aud Cloth Jackets of all Descriptions
cheaper than eau be bought at the
manufacturers.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
Had Her Musband Arrested.

Mary Broo Ike, colored, swore out q
warrant for the arrest of her husband
Milton Brooke yesterday, returnable
before Justice Howerton. Milton was
arrested and lodged in Jail. He was q
very badly bruised person when
brought to jail.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

Our specially in Black Dress Goods,
consisting of Black Cashneres. all
wool silk finished. and silk Warp Hen
rlettas of the finest texture, also q
fiue line of fancy 81 OK Goods.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

DOARDERS CAN BE ACCOMMO
ID dated ut Rorer Park Hotel.
Nicely furnished rooms Large
grounds. Table set with the best the
market affords MRS. CRAWFORD,
ian16lm ProprietOress
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

The ladies of Roanoke would do vel.
to call and examine our stock before
making their purchases.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

HANDS WANTED-BY ROANOKE
III manufacturing company. The
Roanoke Manufacturing company
want three or four good good shop
wurkiuen. Fair wages will be paid
tor good, worthy men. Nothing else
need apply. dec l4-ti
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
IN STAPLE GOODS
WE HAVE

Fruit of the loom. bleach. 81 cts.
Lonsdai, bleach. 81 Cts.
Lonsd..-. cambric, cts.
NWamr,4 ut,a. bleach. ii CTS.
New York mills. II cts.
Pride OF the West. bleach. l23 eta.
FORSYTH. A brown cotton. 3 Cts
Dundee. A brown cotton 9 cts.
Mohawk Valley, 1914 h.eachs d sheet
lug 70, q cts worth 80 cts.
Utica. lO-4 bieached sheetlng Tor ~
cts, worth 50 CTS.
Pepperall, lO4 bleached sheetlns'
Clark's o n. T. spool cotton, 4 cts
per spool, 4S CT. per dozen.
II. via pay you to examine our STOCK
before purchasing.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30
DRESS SILK DEPARTMENT.

In our Millinery Department We car
r, a tull line OF Fdrs. and Wool fe''
Hats. Birds Feathers and Trimmings
of all kiuds. which We are Offering at
less than cost. We make specially
Of Mourning Bonuets and Wells.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

For SALE.-NICE DWELLING
[ nine rooms, for 1850, in monthly
payments of $50. j. F. WINGFIELD,
real estate and insurance agent.
uuv2i IT
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-30

For Burns, ScaIds, Bruises and al
pain and soreness OF the i1esn, lI e Y
grand household remedy is Hr.
THOMAS Eclectric Oil. BE sure Sx0a
sget the geanine. 81