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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
AN AvALANcHE OF DEATH
italian Raiiroad workmen Euried Unden
n IMn,l.iide Mt Cumberland, ML.

italian Haiiroad Workmen T,urietl Undel
II Inn,l.iiie ut Cumberland, Md.
CUMpERLAND. Nd, March ia
huge rock rolled down the mountain
side and fell upon the West Virginia
Central railroad track in cut be-
tween ChafIee and Blaine. The work
train with crew of twelve men was
dispatched TO the spot to remove the OBJ
struction and clear the track. a large
cable was placed around tho rock and
attached to the engine that it might be
dragged from the "cut Ali was
nearly ready and the men were making
final adjustment OF the rope when n
great mass of earth came rushing down
upon them from the steep mountain
side and buried seven OF the men from
sight
Their Mortified companions rushed to
their rescue and rs quickly rs possible
cxhumcd the i'll fated ones. Two were
dead when taken out, one has died
since and three We're seriously or fatally
injured.
The dead are: james Q. Lambert,
Chatlee, w. Va; leaves widow and
family. Josephini Nlacheni, an Italian;
unmarried. Nernato Vallejo, Italian;
leaves widow ana family i'll Italy.
Injured: Van lead ChalTee, w. Va;
married; cannot recover. Marriancea
Albinni, Italian: arm broken and ankle
spraincd. JacAoini Cabanni and
Josephini Francgoli, Italians, were Sc
verciy injured about the head.
The injured Italians were brought TO
this city and are now under the care OF
The company's physician.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
E.lt;norn Conference.

BALTIMORE, March 15.-Thc Balti
more conference of the Methodist Epis
copal church south continued its work.
Rev. Samuel Rogers opened the session
with prayer Messrs. William NJ.
Waters, of Marshall, Va. Charles K.
NliIliken, of Chare5town, w. Va; Will
liam +. Locke, of Springfield, w. Va.
John Kerns White, of Freedom, Md
Carlton ID. Harris, OF Unison, Va,
Charles S. Stanton, Of Hlllsboro, Md.
ali ministers on trial, were elected
deacons. Rev. Henry p. Hamill, chair.
man of the committee that conducted
the examination of the candidates, SAID
there was an evident lack of earnest
ness in their preparation and the can.
didates seemed to think they could gel
through ANY way" He made the
statement for the benefit of young
preachers who may apply for admission
in the future, Rev, j. X. Gilbert, Of
Monterey, Rockingham district, was re,
admitted to the conference.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
The Money Market.

No changes of consequence in rate:
have occurred in the New York money
market, though the treasury has palo
out s., 900, coo less than it has taken IN
Exports OF cotton. breadstu;ts and OF
for February were in value S39,2l1, ots
against $50, $40, $50 last year, gam o.
Il per cent, largely due 10 doubled eX
ports of wheat and flour. But for two
weeks of March, the exports from New
York have fallen below last years nearly
per cent. while imports increase.
Failures during the last seven days:
For the United States. 2l,; for Canada
80; total. 252; compared with 200 last
week. For the corresponding week OF
last year the figures were 223 IN The
United States and IS in Canada.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
The rehrinr Sen uisnntc.

LONDON, March l5.-In the house OF
commons last evening Sir James Fer
gusson, under foreign secretary. was in
terrogated us to the progress made in
and the present position OF the nesotia-
tons looking to the settlement OF the
Behring sea dispute. He replied that
he was compelled to decline to say any
thing on the subject until he should be
able to communicate TO the house such
information as might be impaired with
out deriment to the matter at issue.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Good Advice. Showing Result.

Edward Silvey, Chicago, gives tes-
timony: my wife had Catarrh TWEEN
"ty-five years; suffered severely for
six years before she began to use
your remedy. Unable TO breathe
except through the mouth; in q
most critical condition. Tried every
thing without relief, when DR..
"Streeter advised her to try Clarkes
Extract of Flax (Papillon) Catarrh
Cure. Relief followed Immediately.
"She continued to use it until she is
"now entirely cured. Her health has
mot been SO good in many years"
Price S1.00 Wash the baby with
Clarke's Flax Soap. rs cents. John
son & Johnson, Druggists, now have
he Flax remedies on hand.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
rulorie, ON judy. Kelley

WASHINGTON. March is. The eulogie:
upon the late Judge Kelley will be dc.
lvered in the house this afternoon, ne
ginning at o'clock. The following
gentlemen are on the list of speakers:
O'Neili, Pennsylvania; Halman, In
diana: eX-Spcaker Carlisle. Gen. Banks,
Maj. Mckinley, of Ohio: Mills. OF
Texas; Gen Bingham. Professor vii
SON of West Virginia: Mr.. Cannon
Nh 1iitchler. of Pennsylvania, and Mr.
Breckenridge. of kentucky. Mr.. Rey-
burn. Judge kelleys successor, will
make his maiden speech in congress
upon this occasion.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
A womans Discovery.


"Another wonderful discovery has
been made, and that, too, by lady
in this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her. and for seven years
she withstood it's severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily any
could not sleep. She bought of us u
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, and was so much re-
lieved on taking first dose that she
slept al. night, and with one bottle
has been miraculously cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus
write w. C. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby,
NC Get trial bottle at Budwell,
& Christians drug store.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
The Labor Conference.

BERLIN, March 15.-The delegates to
the labor conference will be requested
in the kaiser's name, to preserve abso.
lutte secrecy regarding the debates Of
that body. The conference will open
at p. m. today 1t is stated that in
consequence of an outburst of Socialist
joy. the kaiser has recalled Prefect
Kruger and placed him in the privy
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
OVERWHELMING TESTIMONY
In Favor OF Hawkes. New Crystalized
Lenses Over All Others.

FROM THE EX-GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, March 5, 1888.
Mr.. A. h. Hawkes., Atlanta, Ca
Dear Sir: l have thoroughly tested
the glasses you fitted to my eyes some
time since, and have found them to
possess soilness of vision which sur
passes anything of the kind l have
ever used espectfully,
w. d. BLoXHAM.
HIS SIGHT RESTORED.
Mr.. A. X. Hawkes.: About year
ago procured my first pair of glasses
from some dealer, but they strained
my eyes and caused them to ache. l
then bought pair of your Crystallized
Lenses, and the effect has been won
derful, as a proof Of which 1 do not use
any glasses now and see as well as ever.
F. E. DANIEL, M. D.,
Editor Texas Medical Record.
All eyes fitted at drugs tore of Chas
tLyle & Co. decl2
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Fatal Fire at Johnstown.

JoHSsTowN, Pa, March 15.-Fire
broke out in frame building at Bridge
No. 6, on the Pennsylvania railroad. SIX
miles east of here. The building was
used as sleeping apartments for the la
borers employed in rebuilding the via,
duct at that point, which was destroyed
by the flood. Two men. whose names
are as yet unknown, were burned to
death, and several others injured.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
ORR VERY BEST PEOPLE.

Confirm our statement when we say
that Dr. Acker's English remedy
is in every way superior to
any and all other preparations for the
throat and lungs. In whooping cough
end Group, it is magic and relieves at
once. We offer you sample bottle
free. Remember, this remedy is sold
on q positive guarantee by Budwell,
Christian s. Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

In the morning, hurried or difficult
breathing, raising phlegm, tightness
in the chest, quickened pulse, chilli
ness in the evening or sweats at night,
all or any of these things are the first
stages of consumption. DIR. Acker's
English Cough remedy acih cure these
fearful symptoms, and is sold under
a positive guarantee by Budwell,
Christian g. Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
BuckIen,s Arnlca Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
plains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price IS cents per box. For
sale by Budwell & Christian.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
HE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DEATH

Tired feeling. dull headache, pains
in various parts Of the body, sinking
in the pit of the stomach, loss OF appe-
tite, feverishness, pimples or sores, are
all positive evidence OF poisoned
blood. No matter how it became
poisoned it must be purified to avoid
death. DR.. Acker's English Blood
elixir has neuer failed to remove scrof-
ulous or syphilitic poisons. Sold
under positive guarantee by Budwell,
Christian g. Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

There is nothing like DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil to quickly cure n cold or
relieve hoarseuess. Written by Mrs.
N. j. Fellows, Burr Oak, st. Joseph
Co., Mich.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Ltverpool Dockers Defeated.

LIVERPOOL, March 15.--The situation
with regard to the dock laborers strike
denotes that the strikers have been de-
feated. The position Of the men Is
menacing and there are grave fears that
serious collisions will ensue. The po-
lice are on the alert to prevent disorder.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Landladies are famous gossips; they
pay great attention to roomers.
DO NOT SUFFER ANY LONG

DO NOT SUFFER ANY LONGER
Knowing that a cough can be
checked in day, and the first stages
of consumption broken in week, we
hereby guarantee DR.. Acker's English
Cough remedy, and will refund the
money to all who buy, take it as per
directions, and do not find our state
ment correct. Sold by Budwell,
Christian & Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Cb,ca.o.. Auditorium Hotel.

CHICAGO, March 15.-The Auditorium
hotel was opened to the travelling public
today. The cafe will be opened on
Monday. The reception which will
mark the formal opening will be held
some time in April.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

a weak back, with a weary aching
lameness over the hips, is sign of d.
cased kidneys Use the hest kidney
curative known, which is Burdock
Blood Bitters.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
CLERGY AND LAITY.
Conferences in New Jersey, Penn
sylvania and Maryland.
A LARGER LAY REPRESENTATION

Contcndcd for at Pottsviile-The New
Jersey Conference Occupied with Pre-.
paratiUnS for tho Semi Centennial o
Pennington Semlnary-A Number
Ministers Elected Dcncons ut Baltimore
PoTTsvuLE, Pa, March i5.-Itev DR.
Mcconnell opened the Philadelphia con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church with devotional exercises.
Bishop Fitzgerald occupied the chair.
After the transaction of some routine
business the conference took up the
order OF the day, the question of lay
representation.
The discussion was opened by Col.
Wright. who read the circular letter
prepared by the meeting of laymcn held
in Wesley hall. Philadelphia, on Tues
day, 18th inst, urging favorable action
by the present conference on the ques-
ton of lay representation. Col. Wright
was followed hy DR.. Jones, who read a
circular showing the inequality of the
present representation.
Morc Workers Needed.
After reading tho circular DR.. Jone.
said:
Why are we disappointed in the prcscn
prcscnta ton? Why are we not more effect
l. i workers? For III. simple reason that the
number OF workers in the church are not SUI
iicicnt. The men of money and position. me;
who have the timc. arc selected under thu
present system If representation and thcs,
representatives. are not always tho brniny
the scholarly men OF the church. The lait,
are equally interested with the preachers IL
the welfare oi the church and they ought ~
least be well represented IN her counscls.
Postmaster Field, of Philadelphia.
spoke briefly, but earnestly, in favor OF
equal representation. lie said:
Brn; the c.orsy and laity closer together
the closer. the better; the present gap Is Too
wide: every great interest must he brouch
home to the propIc To be effective and To bt
successful Nobody has laborcd more Zeal'
oisly for the c;,u-c OF Mctho!ism in proper
uun to my ability than myself. want her io
become 50 strong III her foundation TINT
loihing can move her.
Gen. Sigfricd and Presiding Elder
SwIndclls spoke against the proposition.
Or. w. W. Evans, of Carlisle, a mem
Der Of the Central Pennsylvania con
ference, spoke in behalf OF the churct
TO be built rs an adjunct to Dickinson
college &c appealed for aid. and
resolution was passed calling upon the
ministers of the Philadelphia con
ference to aid the college church.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
A BIG DEMAND.

All persons having vacant property
in the Lewis Addition or elsewhere in
the southern portion of the city, are
requested to call and list the same
with us at once, as we have a big
demand for property of that kind.
9 If w. III. YAGER g. co.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Earmer FIoyd Dead.

WEsTPoRT, N. Y, March 15.-Ran-
som Floyd, whose wife was killed by
burglars some weeks ago and who was
severely beaten by them at the same
time, died yesterday of his injuries.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
The nfcCaila Inquiry.

NEW YORK, March l5.-In the Nc.
Gala naval inquiry several officers and
sailors gave additional testimony as to
severe punishment of members of the
crew, but no new facts of much I'M
portance were elected.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

The single happiness in the world
that men are often anxious 10 cut
themselves Off from is that of being
bachelors.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Dn ACKER,s ENGLISH Pills

Are active, effective and pure. For
sick headache, disordered stomach,
loss of appetite, bad complexion and
biliousness, they shave never been
eaualed, either in America or abroad.
Sold by Budwell, Christian q Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Winters attempt to linger in the lap
Of spring has developed the fact that
it has cold feet.
A Very Large Percentage

OF the American people arc troubled
with n most annoying, troublesome
and disagreeable complaint called
"Catarrh." 1t is not necessary to be
so troubled. 1t is demonstrated be
yond question that Clarke's Extract
of Flax (Papillon) Catarrh Cure i'm
mediately relieves and permanently
cures catarrh. A thorough and fail
trial will convince you.
Use Clarkes Flax Soap for the Skin
Catarrh Cure, 81. Soap, IS cents. Al
johnson s. Johnson's drug store.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
Aeninst Imitation Butter.

Boston, March 15.-The house OF
representatives passed the bill to pro-
hibit the coloring of oleomargarine to
initiate butter.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

The high price paid for trotters at
present proves that mares make the
money go.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

An exchange says that coloring mat
ter in groenback is deadly poison.
Rodents, We don't scare.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
BIRCIIELL INTERVIEWED.
lie Tells How and Why Ho Came tt
Canada. but Sheds No Light
on the Crime.

WOODSTOCK, Ont, March l5.-Birch.
ment concerning the purpose of his
coming TO Canada, but could not be
persuaded 10 say anything that would
throw any light on Beuwcl'S murder or
his own movements on the fatal day.
Birchcli SAID that he came to Canada rs
a pupil farmer.
The firm OF Ford, Rathbun & Co.,
said he. took 10000 from me and
promised 10 secure mo first place Oh
il line Canadian farm. came here
with my wife. We came through
10 Woodstock and met Pupil Farming
Agent Mcdonald. He said he would
tx me all right and III q few days sent
me out 10 i farm near Springfield.
could not stand it and stopped there
only one day and Il halt. We then
took up our residence at Woodstock.
y Victim OF Shnrper-.
',Pickthal is also one of the pupil
farmers ami was sent out by the same
agency. | think the firm has now
changed and is Ford IL Co., and that the
address is now Wallbrook. They are Il
set of sharpcrS. They beat me when |
came first us | have Just stated and
when returned 10 England | threat.
ened 10 bring an action against them
because things i'll Canada We're not
what they represented, | found
| could not recover my money
because had signed contract
before leaving, but when threatened
to expose their methods they compro-
missed 10y paying me Sl.2j0. That shows
YOU what class of men they are. They
hold biz position i'll England and &c
an applicant they Will snow a stack OF
original recommendations from bishops,
canon>, peers ana others. They are
making piles of money cut of the bus
mess They have also agents i'll Ohio
and some Oi the other western states.
Ei> financial standing
.'About that bank book, Seeit stated
that the authorities suspect have no
such amount is 4l.01O i'll the imperial
bank and inaJ simply used that book
10 q COY dupes. Now, this is a fact; }
deposited tue amount with the bank in
stocks ana UondS and wnen the time
comes the deal will be made clear. !
Will brlng a nnnber OF Witnesses from
England. out | am not at liberty 10 tell
what | intend 10 prove 10y them.
1t was learned from B.rchelrs coun-
sci that the principa! line of defense
will be that the prisoner could not have
possibly walked the distance from
Princeton station To the place where
Benwell's body was found, committed
the murder. looked over the clothes. cut
out the names from them and returned
to the station between the hours Of IL
a. IN. and ) p. M. during which time
it appears that Benweil lost his life.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

The players have got the eight and
the league the ten of clubs, but stil
the game all depends on the umpire.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

A copy of a new gong "Do you re-
member Lena Dear?" by Monroe Profit
and D. H, Magill, Danvllle, has been
received by the Advance.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE.
Tie Semi Centennial OF Pennington Sem
innrY Discussrd.

The Scmi-Ccnierninl OF Pennington Sem
mary Discussed.
MlLLvlLLE. y. j., March i5.-The
semi-centcnnial of that well known
Methodist institution Of learning, Pen
nington seminary, engaged large share
of the attention of this conference. The
scmi-centennial sermon. which was
preached by lev. Dr. Buckley, editor
OF The Christian Advocate. OF New
York, was one of the features of the
conference which the members looked
forward 10 with much interest. The
seminary Is enjoying one OF ITS most
prosperous years, ana II has on It's Isl
OF graduates thIrty-seven ladies anc
gentlemen.
Dr. Hanlon. the principal of the in
institution. youchsafes to the conference
glorious future for bennington. The
seml-centenuial celebration will be held
III October. and will continue for three
DAYS. when Governor Albeit will pre-
side and Governor BlgSs. of Delaware
and Governor lay lor, OF tennessee. who
are alumni Of the seminary, Will also
be present and make addresses.
The great feature ., this celebration
will bc the liquidation of the entire in
debtedncsS oil the Institution, which will
be the occasion OF much rejoicing
among the Methodist contributors and
supporters.
Veterans Dag.
The report OF the Drew Theological
seminary WIS read and referred to the
educational Committee. y resolution
was introduced concerning the propri-
ETY. of appointing Il day to be known as
~ etcrans day III the interest OF con
ference claimants. and was referred to
the board OF stewards. Rev. 5. +. IL.
Durrell. Socrates Townsend and j. B.
lrlce were granted supernumerary re-
lations.
The relations of Rev. S. Percy Perrin
chief and c. ". ileisiy We're changed
from supernumcrary TO effective. The
committee appointed at the last confer
cncc 10 consider the proposition 10 es-
tabish home for aged and lnfirm
Methodists in New Jersey, reported that
nothing had been done III the matter, as
the scheme was deemed impracticable.
The missionary collections i'll the va
riouS churches of the conference during
the year were reported as amounting to
ST. 800 ID, an increase of 81 ,440 over tn,
previous wear.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
THAT TERRIBLE COUGH.

a company is being organized TO de
velop the White Sulphur Springs.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
The Weather.

Rain. followed by clearing weather
northwesterly winds; colder.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

A. B. G. Remedies are better indor-
sed than any on the market. They
merit your attention.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16
ROANOKE STREET RAILWAY
COMPANY.
VINTON EXTENSION

Dummy leaves every hour from cor
ner Jefferson street and Norfolk ave-
nue.. On and after Sunday, December
8, 1889, the fare will be as follows {:
City limits, cents; Vinton 10 cents
Tickets can be purchased at reduce.
rates by applying to the conductor or
at the Office Of the Company (DidieI
building). J. F. CHRISTIAN,
ian4-tf Genrl Man ager
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-16

prints nothing that cannot be read in the family circle
and is daily record of all the of interest in this
he Invest section of Virginia and Atlantic States.