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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

Roanoke City is located in the Iron
belt district OF Virginia 900 feet above
sea level, between the Blue R.dge Taage
on the East, and the Allegheny range
on the West. Roanoke has history
that reads like romance.
American enterprise has no brighter
gem in its diadem CT achievements
than busting and picturesque Roanoke.
The growth o! Roanoke is upon sold
basis as evidenced By tac thrift and
prosperity Of its citizens. Roanoke is
city of $4,000 busy souls Today, Feb
ruary, 1890. when only icsy years ago
she was a small village of 400 people
who were tillipg the land upon which
is now built magnificent structures.
classical and prepossessing in appear
ance. We will name some of the prin-
cipal industries now in operation and
doing a successful business: First, tie
Roanoke Machine Works, that gives
employment 10 l 200 experienced me
chanics, and to these works will be add
ed additional improvements that viii
give employment for GOO more men.
Next comes the American Bridge
Works that employ large number 81
skilled workmen and this industry will
also add to :heir present larger plant,
finding Unnecessary, III order 10 supply
the demand made upon them for work
in their line. Next comes the Roanoke
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
FIG. PFC TROUGH.


of the trough is flooded ere they can
Guench their thirst or appease their hun
ger All this crowding and unequal
feeding may be regulated, says cor
respondent in Rural New Yorker, by the
simple appliance shown in Fig. l.
a trough, \, is located beside fence
or division in the pen, board, G, about
foot and q half wide is hinged to the
portion at B. When feeding is to be done
pull on tue handle C when the position
indicated by the dotted lines is assumed;
you can then pour in the swill or coarser
feed and distribute it evenly in the trough.
The handle c is released and the occu-
pants simultaneously commence eating.
The plan shown of Fig. is intended
to prevent crowding. The top of the
trough is divided in separate apartments
by cleats, as shown. They should be made
of hard wood with rounded edges and
firmly nailed not more than one foot
apart. The plan shown at Fig. l, while
more expensive, is we'll worth the extra
outlay.
The following summary of results as
obtained by Professor Hunt, Of the ILL
nois College farm, in his experiments,
can hardly fail to be of interest:
Itrequired 1880 pounds of skim milk to
produce one pound of pork when fed with
corn meal, ratio II to fattening hogs.
1t required on en- average Al pounds of
shelled corn to produce pound of pork
during an average period of four weeks,
or one bushel produced 15t pounds.
1t required A pounds of corn meal to
produce one pound of pork, or one bushel
of corn made into meal and fed will pro
duce 10: pounds of pork.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

house and Jail cost s35,OOO; Market
house cost SIC, 600 has twelve churches
representing nearly every denomina-
ton. Has large wholesale trade en-
bracing sixteen of the most productive
counties in the Old Dominion. This
trade also extends into West Virginia,
Tennessee and North Carolina.
The only city ofany consequence
within two hundred miles of Roanoke,
is The city of Lynchburg by The james.
Roanoke is the headquarters OF
nearly all the mining companies oper-
ating in the Southwest.
Has the Roanoke river passing along
It's border, furnishing unsurpassed
water power for manufacturing pur-
poses.
Has Masonic Temple building, cost
$4,000.
One thousand miles OF railroad now
in operation focus at Roanoke.
Roanoke street railway and trans
portation is now in full operation.
The bonded debt of Roanoke is less
than that of any city ofequal size in the
South, being less than 100000. The
city tax is $l.25 cts. lighter than that
of any city in the South and under the
charter can not be increased.
The railroads and various mansfac-
turing enterprises Of Roanoke have
monthly pay rolls aggregating 5000, 600
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

Rolling Mill, that has been steadily at
work since their organization one year
ago. The inccrpora:ors OF this valuable
adjunct to cur ci;; fad il absolutely
necessary TO eplar-e their plant and
hsve SO ordered i. Then co,rcs Ike
Crozier twin furnace with AN output of
$50 tons of pig iron per day. TIE Roa
noke Lon company arc building AID
will sooa 90 into blast with 4 heavy
1875 ton furnace. y large force OF
lands are employ ed at these last-nen-
toned enterprises. Next in ogler is
tie Norfolk aud Western and Shenan-
doah ValleY railroad repair shops:;hese
shops give employment to large unm-
her Of workmcn. This is the end .!
the division :or the Norfolk and West.
err and the terminus OF the Shcnan
doah. aud the employees of both roads
are paid off here, making a total of $i02,-
600 per month paid cut here from the
few enterprises mentioned. In add
tioa to these industries is Il number of
smaller enterprises, such as will be
found il the subjoined list:
Gas Company, capital sl20,0C0.
Electric light, buth arc and incandes
cent.
Wafer works, The finest in the state,
coat s25O,0C0.
Virginia Steel Company, capital
S.. 900 600.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
not inc. ude industrial inv&
joint stock companies.
Notwithstanding the vat

not inc. ude industrial inySa
joint stock companies.
Notwithstanding the vat
money spent in SO large
houses, today it is almost imp
find a vacant house. AS a &c I
vestments ycu could moi, find
place in the South or NORTH \
been said and justly too, that :,
has ever invested in ROANOKE
tate who has lost money; yet 1
not infer from this that You cal
upon all property alike. If
call Upon u we are satisfied {
place you where you are most /
realize quickly; you must rel
and bear this in mind we can 4
property in any addition to the
Roanoke. We have been in 2
ness here for a number of y
are personally acquainted wi@
mansions of every lot upon-the
nd we respectfully invite sail
gers within our gates" to max
selves at home with us; we ha'
pie room TO make you comforta
our conveyances are at your d
Trusting we may merit your
we are respectfully,
:o:o:o:o:o:o:
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
A Plea for Cross Bred Poultry.

N
a New Jersey poulterer makes plea
in American Agriculturist for market
poultry obtained by proper crossing.
He saws: For market the desired points
are an increased production Of eggs and
improvement for the table. These are
the legitimate grounds which justify
cross breeding. In crosses we combine
quality with size, as, for example, Hou-
dan on Cochin or Brahma, or Cochin on
Dorking. The latter cross is after the
English fashion. They take good
2-year-old Cochin cock and mate with
six good Dorking hens Of a year old.
The pullets of the cross are next season
mated with game, and their produce is
then marketed. Thus they gain size
from the Cochin, and quality from the
Dorking. By the game cross very little
in size is sacrificed, while another first
rate cross, in point of quality, is added.
An Englishman, referring to this cross,
once said: sThe flesh is white as snow,
and as savory as any aidermanic gour-
mand could desire" 1t must be under
stood, however, that nothing is gained
by mating the progeny. Cross bred
birds should never be mated together.
When we make the cross we have the
ideal of our experiment; beyond that
there is downward tendency. We DO
not believe any great success can be OBJ
tanned in mating for increased egg pro-
duction. That is, no cross can be Sc
cured that will give a higher egg record
than that which some of our noted
strains now have. 1t is principally for
an improvement of table quality that we
recommend interbreeding.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

Diamond Ice Company, s25. 900.
Six planning mills, capital, s50,0 O..
Virginia Packing Company, capital
$25 900,
Virginia Brewing Company, capital
$4,000
Has six banks, aggregate surplus,
al,OOO.OCO
Headquarters Of the Pocahonias
Coal Company, the largest COZ! opera
tors III The world.
Headquarters of the Norfolk and
Western RAILROAD which employs 800
clerks, also the Shenandoah Valley
railroad which employs IS clerks.
Headquarters ofLhe Washington and
Western Railroad Company.
Headquarters of the Virginia Minera!
Railroad Company.
Headquarters of the Roanoke and
Southern railroad.
Tubbs Engine Company, capital
100000.
R:fc's Hydraulic Engine Company,
capital s25 600.
Has len hotels accommodating LOCO
guests.
Has nine building and loan associa-
tons, capital stock combined $1,000
OOO.
Opera house, 75xl7O feet.
Public buildings three school
houses aggregate cost $50. Cos; Court
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
FIG. 2-PIG TROUGHS.


When fed dry, shelled corn is more
economical than corn meal to feed fat
tening hogs.
1t required II pounds, or one-fourth
bushel, of ground oats to produce one
pound of pork, when fed with equal parts
by weight of corn meal.
One bushel of corn is worth nearly
three bushels of oats as food for fatten-
ing hogs.
Corn fed pigs gained A pounds per
week, and ate about 81 pounds of corn
per 100 pounds of live weight.
Indian corn is the most economical
pork producing material during the win
Ter months in regions where extensively
grown.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Where Most Pork Is Made.

With the average breed of hogs that
we,handle here there is very little profit
after the hog weighs 300 pounds. The
most pork is made with the least feed
Immediately after the pig is weaned. A
pound of feed will produce more pork
then than at any time in the pigs life.
As that pig grows older lie costs more
every dav. saws Professor Henry.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
sn.ar Trust Diyiden,l.

New YORK, March 22.-As soon as
the formal notice of the action of the
supreme court was received the sugar
trust announced that it would pay the
regular quarterly dividend of q per
cent on April 5. The transfer books
will be closed on March 25 and reopened
!. a r,ril
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
The weather.
Fair; northerly winds; slightly cooler
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The thirteenth annual session of the Su-
preme Council Royal Templars OF Temper,
ance win be opened in Buffalo on Tuesday
next ana yiil last tour q ayss
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
FARM AND GARDEN.
DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF
FARMERS AND STOCK BREEDERS.

Most farmers think thai any kind of u
trough is good enough fer q hog to drink
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-16

private terms Shorthciry, "a bushels prime
700 atc.. t1. Bushels very good on private
.Oru.. lri in.h.i. very good 80 DE, lhi
hu.i. l.1Iit .nod rt nlc.; l3i bushels very
uooi .i 7,.: Il> bushels gocd nj goc.; q.
bushels nr at s-c.; $40 bushels fair al
Soc. Total sales of wheat, Sli bushels.
Cor. White. 600 bushels fair on private
terms.
Oats Mixed. 400 bushels very good at
3~e.
Ryc-21 bushels c0oE 40 j3e.
COTTON RFpORT.
Market flynn.
OuomnouA.-M iddlng, liLc.; low mid
ding, 1880; good ordinary Ice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-16

Buy a lot in BARTON &
LAMBS BROOKLAND
PARK, at $500 each, for an
investment, one and a half
miles from centre of Rich
mond. The best improve
mcnts. The handsomcst prop
crty. Certain to increase rap
idly in value. Call and let us
show you what improvements
we arc making.
BARTON & LAMB,
82G east Main.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-16


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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
TIE NEWS IN BRIEF.

An explosion occurred at the Armour
Cudahy packing house at South Omaha Sat
urday which resulted in the instant death
Of at least one man, the subsequent death
Of another, and which may be followed by
the death Of several more, as % were buried
in the debris and iadly hurt The loss will
be many thousands Of dollars.
An Adamshurg, Pa man put a can Of
dynamite in the stove to thaw. The man
is dead, two other men are likely tn die. his
wife aud two children are seriously injured
\ terrible hurricane swept over a part Of
northern Texas Tuesday The Masonic
hall in Gainesville was torn to pieces, the
courthouse unroofed the Sante re railroad
depot wrecked aud some 20 buildings blown
down
Uniopols Ohio, boy broke his leg. and
his parents, having been converted by a
company Of faith curists who were stopping
in town, refused to employ a physician.
The boy died, and the people Of the com
munity were so incensed against the faith
cure advocates that they stormed a build
ing where they were holding meetings and
drove them out Of town
1t has leaked out in Europe that the
death If Nine Sigida was not due TO sui
CUE WINE ul tue WHY 70 DlbtIlh anu exile
for political crimes, as was reported at first.
but that she was actually logged 70 death,
10y order Of the inhuman commander of the
troop. in accordance with orders from the
ear.
Two leading physicians Of Louisville,
Ky, were caught Monday night in AN at
tempt tn rob grave at New Albany, Ind.
They wanted the body for dissection tine
Of them was seen in the graveyard in the
daytime This aroused suspicion and a
watch was kept just as the spade struck
the earth the officers sprang forward upon
the ghouls who started to flee, but IA volley
from the officers killed negro who was as
sisting them and brought the others to a
stand still The affair has caused great ex
citement in the section where it happened
-Four boys playing upon the ice at Aw
renee, Mass Sunday. broke through, aud
two II them were druw ned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

Miss Susie Kellogg returned last week
after a short visit with friends in Boston,
Four new members were added TO Boy
den grange last Friday evening. Follow
ing the initiation was a very fine concert.
given, with one exception, by members of
the grange.
The Y. p. S. C. f. held a social at the
town hall last Wednesday evening, and al
though the travelling was difficult good
number were present and all enjoyed a
pleasant evening.
Mrs. Alvin Wright went to Putney last
Monday to visit her father, who is victim
of la grippe.
Mrs Fred Cakes of South birmingham,
and Mrs DR. Prindle of Chicopee, Mass.
quite pleasantly surprised their father, H.
c. Lane, last Saturday, by suddenly APP
pearing to him in his home. 1t was but a
short visit, as both returned to their homes
ON Tuesday of this week.
Austin Goodridge came up from Boston
ON Wednesday of this week to look afte'
property here.
The ladies' aid society will hold a socia-
BILE next Wednesday evening at the town
hall Supper will be served from half past
five TO half -past seven. A musical enter
tanment will follow later in the evening,
which will be given entirely by home tai
ent. Those who are doubtful of such a
talent in town, as well as those who are
not, are requested to come and bring a
small SUN, which pays for all you can cal
and hear, and judge for yourselves
A most singular and interesting case was
that of Nelnon Newcomb of Putney, from
whose knee was removed recently CART
lagnous and bony tumor, which during
the past four months has Travelled the Gu
tire length of the limb and caused Mr.
Newcomb no little pain and Inconvenience
A singular feature in the case was the
readiness with which it could be moved uF
aud down the limb, between the periostiun
aud the bone. 1t was removed by DIR
Hoismgton at Westminster.
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N.., mnmnahirs Nn,e..

Rev. d. T. Croft of Charlestown has ac
cepted IA call to Falmouth, Mass. at IA salary
of Sll00 per year
Lester Taft Of Winchester has packed
about a thousand tons of ice at Forest lake.
New London dealers have contracted for a
large quantity.
Eight hundred people attended a temper
ance mass meeting at Keene Tuesday even
ing. Gov. Goodell and Rev. Hugh Mont.
gomery were the speakers.
The Springfield Republican says that
John Dinsmore, aged 80, of Keene, took
Paris green Saturday morning during the
absence of his son-in law and daughter,
with whom he lived, and died in the after
noon.
Eight deaths, all but one caused by la
grippe, occurred at the Cheshire county
almshouse at WestmOreland in the eight
days ending last Sunday. Three more of
the GO inmates at the farm are now sick.
All of those who died were over 30 years
of age.
A water main at the corner Of Central
Square and West streets in keene burst
Sunday. The water worked under the
frozen ground and flooded several cellars,
causing a loss estimated at from $500 "a
$1,000
Samel II. Edess Eagle flannel mills at
Newport were burned Sunday. Loss, SIP,
900 insurance, $1,000
A barn door fell upon Frank r. Ramsey,
a prominent young farmer of Walpole, on
the 14th, and he died from his injuries the
fourth day following. A heavy iron used
for fastening the door struck him in the
head and he never regained consciousness
The Unitarian ladies of Walpole cleared
Sl52 at their fair last week.
Frederick A. Watkins of Walpole, aged
go wears, died on the 23rd. His wife died
about two weeks ago His was the fourth
death that has occurred at the home of the
Kingsburys during the past few weeks
and two others, Warren kingsbury and
his wife are dangerously i'll in the same
house
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pfaths.

In Brattleboro. Feb y, Charles f. son Of
Thomas and Mary Ryan, II years.
In Brattleboro. Feb -, Maria. widow Of the late
Reuben Elmer, q years months
In Guilford, Feb p Sadie, daughter Of + VI.
Lamson, years.
In Grafton, Feb e. Mrs Rachel Early
In Grafton, Feb p. Oscar = Rice, G3 years.
In Grafton, Feb. %. Belle Billiard, WIFE of q. z.
Rice, IS years
In New salem. Mass, Feb 10. Persis Pratt, wife,
of Levi Newton. ~ years months
In keene, n, II, Feb q, Alfred Spauding, %
years
In Keenr, n H., Feb 20 Ethel May, daughter
Of George II. Craig, years.
In Richardson, Mass, Feb. Il, Willard Par
mpnter, GS years
In sherman, Feb 10, Nina f., wife Of Phineas
Willard, 3! years.
Ia Greenfield Mass Feb t. Relief BiXhy wife
/ Of John Thayer, -. a native Of Guilford and "A
former resident Of Wilmington,
In Putney. Feb. -, Estrlla s, widow of John
Townsend, 20 years.
In BucklanR Mass, Feb II, Dr. Josiah Trow,
formerly nj Halifax, - years.
In South NeWtane, Feb. ~, Jane, wife Of Ezra
King, Is years
In Wilton n II, Feb Z, William Emerson, ~
years, father NJ ). b. Emerson of Brattleboro
In Halifax, Feb ~ Elva Blanche, only daughter
Of Frank o. aud Ella l.. hin. months.
In East Dover. Feb. 3, Claude f. only sou of
Mr.. and Mrs 4 II. Pratt, aged years months
Friends say. 1T is better so,
Clothed IN Innocence 20 go:'
say. to cas-. the parting pain,
That your lass is but his gain.
We shall all 60 home to our Fathr-'s house,
To our Fathers house la the skies
Where the hope Of our souls shallhay no blight,
Aud our love no broken ties,
We shall roam on the hank Of the river Of peace.
Aud battle iu It's blissful tide;
Aud one of the Joys Of our heayen shall Re
The little hoy that died
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WHAT WE SAID
BARGAIN COUNTER

~ -, ~, 81, sL:j, SL4j, SLC9, SL;5.
SL9j up 10 So 50. Each and ere,y one is
north trice the price asked Come in and see
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28
HAWLEY

Stock-taking is finished. 1t
brings to light all the odds and
ends, the shopworn and the
slow-selling articles. There
is a price which will make it
an object for some one to buy
them. | intend to make that
price now and be rid of all
hard or slow-selling stuff. All
fancy dress trimmings are in
cluded among the things to be
sold regardless of cost.
Balance Of Wool Blankets
are to go now at just cost.
C2odks are being sIaHgh-
tered : don't want to carry
any over. Everybody knows
what kind of a winter this has
been for selling heavy outside
garments, and it would pay
everybody who expects to
need one next winter to come
in and see just what induce
ment is offered to buy one.
Winter Underwear is all of
fered now at a reduction in
price.
Linen SaIe.-Housekeep-
ers are invited to look over
their stock of Table Linen,
Napkins and Quilts and then
come and see if it isn't a good
time to buy what they need in
that line.
The manufacturers of wash
Dress Goods have learned that
many ladies like to get some
OF their spring sewing done in
February or March, SO they
make the first offering of the
spring styles for 1890 now.
Some of the cleanest, daintiest
styles are always hard to du-
plicate later in the season. If
you want to pick from the very
first offering of the new spring
styles in Ginghams, Satines,
Toll de Nords, Zephyrs, Re-
gattas and Chalon Cloths we
are now ready to show a large
assortment. Prices are Just
the. same as on similar grades
last season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-28

The post-onice department has now ad-
vertsed for bids for carrying the mail, he
ginning July |, on the new route from
Jacksonville, Vt via south Mmtlngham'
North Heath, Heath and Del, to Charlie
mont. The mail is IN leave Jacksonville at
400 A. NJ. aud arrive at Charlem0nt at
lO.45A M: leave Charemont at Loo r. NJ.
and arrive at Jacksonville at 5:45 p NJ,
Distance rs miles.
Mrs Carrie Neaw, the estimahle lady
who died in Wisconsin last week was the
daughter of the late Almon Harris former
" of Charlemont, and afterwards oil Jack
sonvile
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HAWEY.

One case, 81 pieces, 1890
yards, 40 in. all-wool Henri
eta, all desirable shades,
offered at SOC a yard. Send
for samples. Shades are:
Heliotrope, Mole, Slate,
French Grey, Tan, Gobclin,
Gendarme, Myrtle, Bronze,
Leaf Green, Navy, Black,
and several shades of Brown.
New line Brocade Satins
for combination; new Surahs,
Velvets, Ribbons, Veilings,
and some elegant novelties in
Passementeries in Vandyke
Point styles. Novelties in
Wool Dress Fabrics, and an
entirely new and large assert
ment of Spring Styles in
Wash Dress Goods, such as
Ginghams, Chambrays, Per-
Gales, Toile = de = Nords, Re-
gatta and Chalon Cloths,
SateenS and Prints.
One case, 900 yards, IS 1-2
inch Cotton Huck Crash,
3 Ia c. yard.
One case, 1880 yards, l8
inch all-linen Crash, 6 "a c.
yard.
Special value in Crash at
III-2 and IL I-2 c. yard.
Clearing out purchase of
lot IS inch Bleached Hucka-
buck, which cost I6c. a yard
to import, I5c. yard.
Bargains in Table Damask,
Napkins, Towels and Quilts.
Twenty-Five dozen IS IL
Y "a inch colored bordered,
knotted fringe, Damask
Towels, IL I-2 c. each.
What Winter Cloaks are
yet unsold must go now at
some price have three Squirrel
Lined Circulars left which
were excellent value at SIS
and $50. Any one of them
now for SIS. | do not think
they can ever be duplicated
at the price.
Two short Plush Jackets,
formerly sold for $I2.5o, to go
out now at $500.
Lot Newmarkets and Jack
cts in cloth, ut much less than
actual value.
Preparatory to opening new
line Spring Jackets, ! shall
sell off any now in stock
which we carried over from
last season at prices which
will make it an object for
some one to take them.
NJ l. HAWLEY.
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marrtaaeS.

In Brattleboro. Feb q. hy William $ Newton
Esq, Alonzo W. Hanks and Daisie +. Williams
both OF I.even'tt. Mass
In Braulehoro, Feb ri. by Rev C. o. Day
Horatio knapp Of Dummerst1n and Miss Harriet
G Waite daughter of Alfred NJ Waite. Esq, OF
Brattleboro
In Brattleboro Feb p, by Rev. C. O. Day
Burton r French aud Miss Eta J Bates, both OF
Weston.
In South Londonderry, Feb ~, by Rev. .. p
Fuller Charles Styles Of Bondvle and Mis-,
Cora $. Cobb Of Jacksonville.
In Peru, Feb. 18th. by Rev. W r. Dugan. FRED
Hall OF Londonderry and Miss Emma Phillips OF
Porn