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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

The county seat of Wythe county,
which was awarded the diploma with
$500 premium at the Virginia Exposi-
ton ut Richmond, in 1883, in Minerals
and Woods. Populat 1000. Altitude
1860 feet.
Wythe County has two blast and IF
teen Charcoal iron furnaces, and sew
eral zinc and lead furnccs Wytheyillc
offers free the best sites and greatest
lnduc' mcnts to manufacturing indus
tries OF any city in the South. The
Nytheviilc Development Company's
reserve fund for new industries alone
amounts to SisO,000. Wythevillc is the
centre OF the richest mineral region in
the south. Wythcvillc exempts all
manufacturing industries from munic-
lpal taNation for ten years. Wythe-
villc mas beautiful and wcll-paved
streets 6u. 20 and ~ feet in width. Two
elocttic light plants and three water
syst " Wythcvillc has the best pub
lie scn""iS ami the haudsomest school
building in Virginia, has three female
COLES, nd Two male acadamics. Ow-
ing h. L. min raj watcrS. FREQ to visit
ors. winch arr highly curative for many
disease. and its great altitude, it has
grown into great and fashionable
health resort.
The WNtbeyillc Development Com
pany VAL place on the market, Septcm-
Der 50 500 residence and business
lots of It's property in the new West
End Extension. lying between the
Wythc>illc Cotton Mills and the Jack
son Park Hotel" on both of which work
has just begun. This property to be Of
tered for sale for the first time, Septcm-
Der 80, is the most beautiful property in
Wythcvillc, and will be priced ut very
reasonable figures in order to cncour-
age Investments. Investments in
Wythcvillc real estate within the last
ninety days have bourne from 100 to 500
per cent. To investors.
The Norfolk and Western railroad,
running from Norfolk to the West and
Northwest, will have on sale at stations
on line and agencies in New England
special excursion round-trip tickets to
Wythevillc, good unoil October 81.
For further particulars, apply to w.
L. YOSr, president of the Wythevillc
Development Company, Wytheville, Va.
sep2l3m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
Fought with His Loft Hand.

There has died at Gastein an old
Austrian General, very famous in the
service, and certainly with something
heroic in the chronicle of his life. 1t
is possible to print his name, very diff
cult to pronounce it General Peiacse-
witch lost his arm in the battle Of Gits.
chin in the campaign OF 1865. He was
then thirty-two, and the army surgeon
said that there must an amputation
The young officer refused. He said il
he lost his arm he would lose his pro-
fession. one-armed officer would be
an impossibility in the Austrian service.
The surgeon said it must come off Tho
wounded man refused to allow the op.
Grafton: compromise was effected
The young officer telegraphed to the
emperor for leave to remain in the Scr
vice thus disabled The Emperor wired
back hearty assent and the surgeon
anputated. But then there was another
difficulty. Tho surgeons bandaqes
were nothing to the red tape OF the Aus.
trian army. The lost arm was right
arm. and 1t is with his right hand that
every Austr an officer draws his sword
special decree was issued allowing
young Pejacsevitch to go into battle
with his sword in his left hand. In all
the Austrian army there was no officer
or sod er who possessed this peculiar
distinction. Pail Mall Gazette
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
TECHNICAL TERMS.
Ecminino Fnds For New Words Mako the
Colonel Miserable.

Feminine Fnds For New Words Mako the
Colonel Miserable.
DO you ever read tho society col
umns in our newspapers" inquired tho
Colonel. as a stylishly-dressed lady
swept out of the car. II hear my wife
reading them" replied the Major, who
was sitting opposite.
well. that's what 1 mean" said tho
Colonel Naturally, grown man with
signs of board on his face wouldn'tbe ex-
pected to devour that kind Of thing.
hear my wife and girls reading it occa-
sionally, and l have listened patiently
and learned some interesting facts. A
man can always learn somethingi if he'll
sit right still and listen. Now I'll bet
boss that mono of you follows know
what that lady had on"
''She had on bonnet for one thing"
said the last passenger.
Correct" said the Colonel. what
elsc?"
WELL" said tho Major, reflectively,
''she had on a dress"
80 no." excla med the Colonel
there's where you are wrong That's
what you miss by not educating your
self in the society business. The lady
Ulun nave on dress.
What do you take mo for?" asked
the Major. I'll take my oath the LADY,
had on dress, and very pretty one,
too"
You are mistaken" said the Colonel,
emphatfcally.
well, what did she havo on?" the
sad passenger inquired, in his mild way.
"A gown" remarked the Colonel.
Its funny, but there are no dresses
any more. Frocks went out OF fashion
when l was boy, and now if woman
hasn't got on gown it 5 because she is
wearing morning or an even ny toilet.
But generally it is gown-cspecial,y
in Atlanta When hear my wife or
the girls reading the papers it looks
like to me that the whole face of the
earth is covered with gowns-morning
gowns. evening gowns and tea gowns
Thirty years ago a calico rock used to
be good enough for my wife, but now
she has to have gowns just like the
girls. don't blame her much. She
amt quite as fristy as he girls, but
she's lots better looking"
wv i - said the Major, 81 expect it's
the same way t my house but my wife
IS so d-fasnioncl IN her ways. csprc, AL
~ when com 10 max nc rg tread
and VAIL =. at so" don't poster VITA
those ncW-fHug nC ms a froc $
t II f. * 90 u,H rt s don't
want any Il ,rc rc..s on Il
cr.'
~ op MON $751; ty $40 ra =
"ihH; Hli Atil,~.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
Electric lSitters.

This remedy is becoming so we'll
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Mtters sing the same song OF
praise-A purer medicine does not exist
and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bittcrs Will cure all
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood.-Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as we'll as cure
Malarial fevers.-For euro Of Head
ache, Constipation and indigestion by
Electric Bltters-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refundcd.-Price
SO cents, and 81 per bottle at Budwcll
Christian q Barbce's drug store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
BuckIen,s Arnicu SnIvc.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. letter, chappcd hands, chlbains,
corns, and all skin cruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satsfac-
ton. or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box For sale by Budwell, Christian
&. Barbee. tn. th.sat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
BrndHeld's Female Regulator.

Should be used by the young woman,
she who suffers from any disorder pecu-
liar to her sex, and at change Of life is
powerful tonic: benefits all who use it.
Write The Bradfield Regulator Co., At
lanta, Ca, for particulars. Sold by all
druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
Ladies' Have Tried Ii.

A number Of my lady customers have
tried Mothers Friend" and would not
be without for many times it's cost. They
recommend it to all who are to become
mothers. K. A. PAYNE, druggist,
Greencastle, Ala. Write Bradfield Reg.
Co., Atlanta, Ga for particulars. BY
all druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

Remarked by X. {. Joiner, Of Allen
T.. o., ilillsdale Co., Mich : Nothing
rave my rhcuma tism such quick relief
rs DR.. Thomas Eclectric Ol-believe il
intaliiab for r eumatics."
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

BUrdock Blood Bitters tax IN after
7amnS Will relieve any feeling # " eight
"a over fuiness of the stoma ~ Sold
f'vcrYwhc,c.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
BUILDING A CITY.

Number and Character OF Houses Built
In Salem.
The Salem Times Register Of Noyem-
Der 2s says:
ut Is well known that the Salem I'm
provement Company was organized Octo-
Der 2, and had its first sale OF lots De-
cember IL. 1t is also known 20 MANY
that an impending law suit, which was
not settled until March, DELAYED build
ing operations until spring; and yet by
actual count August there had been
erected, or were in course of construc.
ton, 22S houses of all kinds; two months
later, October 2, the number was found
to be BIS; of these 21l were resld nc 8.
6S business houses, and 80 for manufac-
turing enterprises. AS the rate of in
crease. from August to October was
at the rate of house and q half for
every day, it is safe to sly that since
the last count enough houses have been
commenced to run tho number up 10
very nearly 400 houses since the fir. t
sale of lots December IL. Have we not
a good right to celebrate progress IN
December IL?
houses built in Salem. Tn, are not
nero ''shantics" as in so many new
towns; many of the residences are hand
some structures and nearly all are neat
and attractive buildings. Besides IL G
splendid Hotel Salem costing complci @
about 100000, and the new bank build
ing costing complete nearly 100000,
there are many other large brick build
ings for stores going up on College
avenue, which has been macadamiz, q
at an expense of $4,000. Let any one
go about Salem and he will be impressed
by the solidity OF what he secs. Very
little for show; everything for goo d
service; for we are building what il to
be the most attractive city in Virginia.
in the loveliest valley in the South"
Boots and shoes, hats and caps. mon's
and boys clothing. in great variety and
low in price at Bcrlin's Auction House.
novlS-lm
The entire stock oil boots and shoes
to be clos, d out at once at the Boston
Boot and Shoe House. SO Salem avenue
corner Henry street.
The three outlets of disease are the
bowels. the skin, and the kidneys. Re
gulatc their action with the best purify
ing tonic, Burdock Blood Bitters
Mrs. M. Schaenberger, Beaver Dam,
Wis, writes: eve have used DR..
Thomas Eclcctric Oil in our family for
Coughs, Colds, Group and rheumatism
1t cures every time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
1heCitizens BankofRoanoke
Roanoke, Virginia.

1tO0HUht, VITBIHIA'
Salem Avenue, letween Jefferson md
Henry Streets.
j. LEVY, President, Ii o ca hiea
Commercial Bank Roanok ;, Va
II Nj. Dickinson,
Cashier.
Accounts of banks, bankers, corpoy
atoms, merchants and individuals
solicited. Our facl tiles for doing q
general banking business are equal 10
any banking house in Virginia Col-
lections speciality and prompt remit
tances made. Interest allowed on time
deposits. mlS-tf.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
DYSPEPSIA.

hey have done for me. / have been
roubled with dyspepsia for years.
commenced the use Of your Buriiock
Blood Bitters and they have brought
me out all right. The use of three
bottles conferred the great benefit,
FOR which feel profoundly grateful.
will never be without it.
an14 d 1Y VIM. II DELKER.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

The average distance of the. clouds
from the earth is about one mile.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30
WYTHEVILLE, VA.

THE GEM OF THE ALLEGHANIES"-'TuE
SARATOGA OF THE SOUTH"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

Exterminatcs tho microbes and drives
them out OF the sys ;em, and when that
is done you cannot have an ache or pain.
No matter what the disease, whether a
simple case of malaria fever or combi-
nation of diseases, we cure them all at
the same time, as We treat all diseases
oonstitutionally.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

Boots and shoes, hats and caps. men s
and boys clothing. in great variety and
low i'll price at Bcrlin's Auction House
nOVlS-lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

The entire stock oil boots and shoes
to be clos, out at once at the Boston
Boot and Shoe House, 50 Salem avenue
corner Henry street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

The three outlets of disease are the
bowels the skin, and the kidneys Re
gulatc their action with the best purify
ing tonic, 3urdock Blood Bitters.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-30

Mrs M. Schaenbcrgcr, Beaver Dam
Wis, writes: 1--WE have used DR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil in our family fol
Coughs, Colds, Group and Rheumatism
1t cures every time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11

Senator Germans expressed opposition 60
the Australian ballot system was talked
uboui quite freely on the floor Of the senate
to-day. especially on the democratic side
The Maryland senator was pressed TO ex-
plain more at length his objections aud WIS
at iirst inclined 10 do so. On second
thought, however. he decided after consul
tation with some of his democrntic friends
that the time Ind not vet arrived for bring
ing out this issue. The senator thinks that
il is just as well 10 let the people have time
to think the matter over, and he
ls of the opinion that the more the
gubieet is considered the more general
VIII be tho feeling that il Is for the best
Interests of the people to withhold
their allegiance 60 this new system. There
are many democratic senator's who arc
quite n3 uutspOkCn ns senator German. Tho
southern senators are particularly strong in
their opposition. Senator Butler Of south
Carolina, has already prepared n plan which
he thinks will compel the republicans 10
show their hand on the bnlloi-ref0rm ques-
tion. and has given notice that when the
national election bill Of Senator Sherman
is tnken up for consideration he will offer.
~ ~ amendment 80 II, a measure embrac-
ing in full the features Of the Australian
system. Senator l'utlcr and his friends
think that the republicans nre not nenrly 50
anxious for this kind of bnllot reform in
South Carolina Hnd Mississippi M thoy nrc
in Massachusetts, ind that they will bo
disposed 10 reject a proposition 20 apply the
new system 20 the election machinery Of all
the states. Senators Gorman. Butler and
their friends say that The democratic party
j. perfectly able 30 furnish whatever bullot
reform is necessary. and that II Is not well
for them To make any particular haste 20
fall in line with the system brought forth
by Tue civil service reformcrs. Senator But
ler's proposed amendment 20 Senator Sher-
mans bill has already been printed. and the
democratic scnators have informally de
cided 10 push II forward and compel the re
publicHns 10 vote for il or 20 confess that
they will not oupport ballot reform that
applies 10 elections in the south as well as
IN the north.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11
spain's King is Improving.

MADRID, jan. 10.-The infnnt king suffer-
ed from another cardinc attnck during the
night bat later the attack decreased IN 30
verify and there was slight improvement
IN his condition. Three more doctors wcro
summoned last night for consultation with
the household physicians. The prime min
lister was present After 4 o'clock the king
was less feyerish and spoke few words 60
his mother. Though the lntesi reports
from The sick chamber arc mOre favorable.
the king IL still IN u preearious condition.
Although there is no considerable change
in the condition Of the king. tbore Brc some
symptoms that indicate n slight improve
mcnt. Tic slept in the morning bat wna
again feyorish this afternoon. AZ n cabintt
council az which Sngasta presided, ID was
unanimously decided that tho ministry
ahnll remain in oilicowith uuimpnircd powers
and in the event of the kinge death tho
crown should pnss immediately 30 his cid
est sister. with Queen Christine rs regent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11
NORO0M FOR Thl>> ks
Republican Illinois Has No MCfe
Use for the Colored Men
Than Georgia.
Trouble at Alton over the Letting
Of Colored Children Into
the Schools.
The Whites Drive the Blacks onthe school
Grounds, and the End Is
Not Yet.

Sr. Lours, Jan, l0.-A special TO the Re
public from Alton, H., says that trouble
over the admission Of colored people 10 the
public schools in white districts has broken
ont afresh. This question has been up two
or three times, and the courts have decided
that colored children are entitled under the
organic law to attend the same schools rs
the whites. Strong opposition developed,
however. and rs the great mass of colored
people in upper Alton lived in one
district, school building was set
apart for their use, the school
board redistricting the town TO meet the
This, however, did not long
satisfy the negroes, who have been threaten
ing they would force their way into the high
school building. and with that end in view
recently instituted mandamus proceeding
10 compel the board to redistiici the town
on a more equitable basis. Pending de-
cislon, a few negro families moved into The
high school district. and yesterday eight or
ten colored children, accompanied by their
pprents. applied for admission. The super.
inteudent assigned them 10 rooms in the
lower grades. They were not. however
assigned by the teachers. At the fore
noon recess the colorcd children were
driven OF the grounds by the whites. and
did not return during the day. Al the hour
of opening school to-day, however, they. nc.
companied by their parents. marched to the
high school building and demanded ndmlt-
tance. A body Of white citizens had as
sembled. and resisted the demand. The
city marshal, on searching several of tie
negroes, found revoyrfs and other weapons
in their p0ssession. Many of the whites
were also found armed, lut hostilities were
prevented by the judicious action of the
authorities.
AT O meeting this afternoon the school
board resolved to dismiss the colored peo-
ple in the colored district and substitute a
mixed school in its place. Action was also
taken establishing boundary lines which
will admit Of blacks gong TO the hiQh
school building. This is a victory for tine
blacks and n good deal of bitterness is ex-
pressed by the whites. who threaten 20 de-
sert the schools which are in default on
their school taxes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11
THE LOUISVILLE HORROR.
Looking for the Bodies of the Victims.
the Engineers Opinion

Looking for the Bodies of the Victims
the Engineers Opinion
LOUISVILLE. Jan. 10.-Early this morning
the bodies of three of the unfortunate
victims of ihc clisson accident were re-
covered. The positions in which they were
found showed that a desperate struggle had
taken place nj the narrow door of cscnpe.
Further investigation shows that two more
men lost their lives. making total of six.
The resident engineer of tho bridge com
pnny expresses the opinion that some one
WIS evidently 10 blame for not having The
door in proper cond tion. aud also for the
weakness al the caIss0n, which resulted in
the leak. Tie time-keCper on duty yester-
day fltolnuOn saNs there WAS nothing tc be
seen from the outside TO indicate what had
taken place. There was 10 noise. and the
first intimation that an accident had taken
place was when the four men appeared at
the top of the lock and shouted to the GU
n or to turn in more mir 10 keep back the
water TIE engine wHs going mt great speed
aud greut quantity of air was forced into
the caisson, ana we could see the millions
of bubbles on tho surince of the water
Which indicated that the mir was not being
confined to the box.
The efforts 20 recover tho bodies i'm tho
bridge caissOn by pumping IN air have inc, II
given up aud IN the morning men will be
sent in by the excavation shaft. II rs
hoped then that the thirteen remaining
bodies will be taken ont. Smith q Co.. the
contractors. alm through General Super
inicndcut willard. that the accident was
not due 60 negligence. Tie story of the
men who escaped Is that Fireman Knoch
disubcyed Superintendent Mitchell by let
ting the ctisson down eighteen inches at a
time. instead of three inches. lie says:
"knoch lnrncd oil the air completely after
the caisson was lowered. instead of par
tinlly. and the rush of water and sand fol-
lowed NJ once" Others who escaped cor
rohorato this. Night superintendent Muir
ply lays tle blame on Knoch.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11

An important recommendation was sagreed
upon hy the senate committee ON public
buildings and grounds to-day. Il was de-
cided TO report TO the senate Il bill for the
condemnation and psrchase OF the two
squares of ground directly ON the north
side of the congressional library nnd eusi of
the capitol grounds, upon which 90 erect a
suitable building for the supreme court.
The committee also decided 10 recommend
the passage of u bill appropriating SD,0N
for the erection of a statue Of Columbus 10
be unveiled in 1872. II Is 20 stand where
the Peace monument is now locnted, nt the
foot OF Capital Hill, on Pennsylvania av-
enue, that monument 10 he transferred TO
a location yet 20 be decided upon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11
The Wreck at sydney.

OMAN, Jun. TO- Specinl, Neither the
railroad nor express companies arc able AS
vet 60 estimate what their loss will be- from
the wrocking and burning of the fast mail
trnin at sydney yesterday. President
Mor,man, Of The Pacific express company,
snil. "our loss cannot b. very heavy, be-
cause the express lond was light. II hap
penc1 10 ba what loft New York Sunday
evening, and thot is olwaysa liyht day."
General Manager Dickinson. of the Mis-
souri, division, was at Sydney to-day giving
his attention TO the wreck and asceraining
how much the damage will amount to.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11
bad Crowd.

PITTsnELp. Mass. Jun. l0.-Fmnk ID,
Lesslide was arrested in Philadelphia yes
terday on request of the pittsheld police,
charged with obtaining money under false
pretenscs. lie came bere in December with
j. III. Harris and Frank War;. of Chicago.
They claimed TO be ngonta OF n bud debt col
Letting association, n branch of X. q. Dun
y Co., and obtained considerable money.
They operated also IN several Massachusetts
and Connecticut cities. IL is feared also
tint Lesslide formerly worked for q debt
extent OF several hundred dollars there. His
alleged connection with Dun a Co. was one
of lls fabricutiOus
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-01-11
WILL TRY WATER NOW.
The Efforts Hcing Made 20 Suhduc th'
Fire In the ~. Lawrence.

The Efforts Hcing Made 70 Suhduc the
Fire la the ~. Lawrence.
Brrrr, Jan. TO- Special. ia has been
asceriaiued that an attempt is being mndo
TO tight iho lire in the Anaconda mine with
water. When the drift at the i00-foot level
was opened early yesterday morning, the
lire could be plainly seon. and it was care
fully located. wate- ia now being seit IN
torhe 20O-foot level. and the officers of the
company are hopeful that the fire will he
eXtinguished by this means. While there
is not enough water in Butte 10 dood
the mine, there il an abundance
of wnter pumped from the
syndicate minos TO fight the
fire. if 1t can be used in am effective manner.
The water in the mines has risen nearly 90
the point where the fire originated and
therefore the whole future progress of the
fire must be upwards. If the 1OO-toot level
is dronohed with water it will doubtless
stop the progress Of the fire. even II water
cannot be directly played upon the flames
One of tho officers Of the company, In
spen king Of this matter last evening, ex-
pressed high hopes of the result, and said
the company expected to have the fire out
in The course of forty-eight liours.