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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.
Items OF Interest on Various Subjects
From All Parts OF the State.

From All Parts OF the State.
Capt. Thomas P. Eskrldgc, e1
mayor of Staunton, was found dead in
his bed Saturday morning.
Col. ". G. Elan, of Virginia, is
mentioned az possible successor to
Col. Canaday, the present sergoant-at-
arms Of the United States senate.
A seven-foot vein Of magnetic ore
has been discovered on the mountain
farm of Jack Bowyer, residing near
Bufordsville.
We trust that the movement for a
government building in Portsmouth
may be pushed by our representative
and senators until the appropriation is
made. We shall rejoice to see fine
structure looming up across the river
Norfolk Landmark.
The arst shipment of furs ever made
Oh the line Of the Lynchburg and Dur.
ham road WAS made last week from
Marysville. 1t consisted Of thirtY-one
beaver, two otter, one red fox, and q
large number of coon skins. Several
of the bsav.rs killed weighed seventy
pounds.
Armour & Co. intend TO tesl before
the federal court at Richmond, the
constitutienality of the act of the Viz
ginia legislature imposing tax of one
cent per pound in the shape of inspec-
tors fees on all dresse meats slaugh-
tered one hundred miles from the place
where offered for sale.
A new railroad route has been loca-
ted by the chief engineer of the Cha'a-
peaks and Ohio railroad from Crozet,
along the base of tie Blue Ridge,
through Albemarls, Green, Madison,
Rappahannock, Culpepper, Fauquier,
Prince William, Fairfax and Alexan-
dria counties, to the long bridge on
the Potomac.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
The Carriage Company.

The Bridgewater Carriage Works is
daily receiving machinery at their fac
tory, corner of Fourth avenue and
First streets. Work will begin there
in a short while and the output at first
will be three vehicles per week. Mr..
Tucker, of Chicago, skilled mechanic
who will assist Mr.. 2. S. Miller, as
superintendent, Will arrive in the city
tomorrow or next day.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
Did PETERS COMMIT SUICIDE.
Strange Disappearance of "a Boston
Man From Marion.
SpecisI to tho TIMES


Special to the TIMES.
MARION, Va, March ia gentle
man by the namo of Peters, who has
been boarding with Mrs. Farmer for
about three months, suddenly disap-
peared on Sunday morning about l
O'Clock aud has not been seen since.
He left the following note on his dress
ing table:
II will be sought but net found"
Peters said he was from Boston and
was of very lniat disposition and
mingled but little with tho people Of
the place. On last Tuesday he eat
the first meal for seventeen days. All the
time he vas in excellent spirits. He
told his landlady that at the proper
time he would explain why he tasted,
but never made the promised sxplana-
ton. The theory here is that the man
committed suicide as be did not leave
by any train.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
Ladies Have Tried 1t.

A number of my lady customers
have tried "Mo:her's Friend" and
would not be without it for many time
its cost. They recommend it 10 all
who are to become mothers. 4. A.
PAYNE, Druggist, Greenville, Ala
Write Bradfeld Reg. Co., Atlanta,
Ga, for particulars. BY Budwell,
Christian & Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
Tho Pan-American visit.

Arrangements are being made for
the reception of the International Pan
American Congress on their visit to
Roanoke. There was rumor on the
streets yesterday that some of the citi-
zens were organizing parade TO be
reviewed by the distinguished guests,
but nothing came Of it. a luncheon
will be rendered them, however, and if
the day be fine, they will drive about
the CITY,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, March 1.-THE
Memorial Presbyterian church, erected
by H. NJ. F'lagler in memory of his
daughter, was dedicated yesterday, Rev.
DR.. Paxton, of New York, preaching
the sermon. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Wan
amaker and Russell Harrison were
among those present.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
A Stricken Family.

SALEM, Mass, March 17.-Edward A.
Perkins, a member of the common
council and teller CT the Beverly Ma
tional bank, died yesterday of typhoid
pneumonia. His wife died Saturday
evening of the same disease and their
two children are quite sick with it.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
Postmasters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Fourth class
postmasters were appointed as follows
in Pennsylvania: j. NJ. Beardsley, Cold
Creek j, R. Rooms, Huntington Mills;
H. L. Kessler. Pine Station; D. A. F.
Crossman, Pleasant Valley; 7. Larson,
Ridgebury; l.. F. Clemmer, Tuckerton.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
A New Florida Railroad.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, March 1.-THE
first train on the Georgia Southern and
Florida railroad, which has just been
completed to Palatka, arrived here yes.
terday.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
A. B. C. Remedies are>better indor-,
Sod than any on the market. They
merit your attention.

Mr.. J. T.. Richardson, agent for
Frederick H. Smiths work on Rocks,
Minerals and Stocks, is in the city.
This is condensed work on Geology
and Minerology, and is a very valuable
book to every scientists, miner aud
farmer. Persons wishing a copy can
get:it by RENTING $3.50 to the agen
Box $40, Roanoke, Va.
mar16.1m
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
AMUsEMENTs.
"MeCarthy's Mishaps" East Might
"Zoso" Tontght-Miss Abbott Friday

"MeCarthy's Mishnps" East Night.
t'zoso" Tontght-Miss Abbott Friday.
"McCar!hy's Mishaps" at the opera
house last night was ono OF the hits of
the season and the immense audience
present were kept in constant roar Of
laughter by the clever artists
making up Ferguson & Maeks great
comedy company. There were pathetic
touches too that brought tears to the
eyes of the ladies present, but they soon
cleared away and tears Of laughter took
their place. Barney Ferguson as Dem
mis- Mccarthy is ono of the brightest
and truest Irish comedians on the
American stage and The supporting
company was unusually good. ]. 3.
MARI as Michael Mulligan, his side
partner, was nsarly or quite as good
and their tumbling act was applauded
vigorously. The songs Of the quar-
tstte also gained we'll dsseryedspplause.
Taken as a whole the company is one
of the best of Its kind on the road.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
sunk witt, n Cargo of Ice.

CAPE MAY, March 17.-Schooner Mel
lie C. Paine, from Lewis Cove, Me-, with
ice for Philadelphia, sunk at anchor
yesterday near Brandywine shoals. The
crew landed at Cape May Point.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18

The .Hobbie Music company, Lynch
burg, is headquarters for the best
pianos and osgans on the market. In
addition to handling the best, they dis
pose of them at the very lowest prices
for cash or small payments. Give them
a call and satisfy yourself what we say
is true.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
A Good Amendment.

Mr.. j. II. Vest, who has been an
employe of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad company, working in the
West End yard, has been appointed by
the board of police commissioners as
special policeman and went on duty
Saturday night. Mr.. Vest discharged
his duties faithfully while in the en-
ploy of the railroad company and he
will no doubt make an efficient police
officer.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
Charleston Is shiyerins.

CHARLESTON. S. c., March 1.-THE
mercury was down to "a Sunday morn
ing. 1t is feared that great damage has
been done to the truck crops. 1t is the
first hard freeze here this winter.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18

Cure for croup-Use DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil according to directions.
II is the best remedy for all sudden
attacks Of colds, pain and Inflammation
and injuries.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
Solid WIG and Cow at Auction.

Bl1LNEsvILLE, Pa, March IA Hum
garian about to leave town sold his
wife, COW and furniture at auction. The
amount realized was $50.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
Making More Room.

A force Of carpenters was at work
yesterday putting in new shelves in the
store room of Thomas 6 Burns, the
Third avenue clothiers. This was nee
essary 10 accommodate their largely
lncr sasinp business.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18

Clipped from Canada Presbyterian,
under signature ofG. Blackett Robin
son, Propr.: I was cured Of oft re-
curing bilious headaches by Burdock
Blood Bitters.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
uZoZOn TONIGHT.

The press all over the country speak
in the highest tsrms of "Zozo" which
will be produced at thu opera house to-
night. Such recognized authority on
theatrical matters as the New York
Sun has this to say:
The spectacular play, "Zozo," was
given las. evening to a large audience.
The play ia an attractive one, introduce
ing many novel features. Tho scenery
i. 6ss and vol placed, especially the
transformation scene in the last act.
The characters were all taken by
large and well-solected company. The
play is model of the propristiss, aud
there was no coarssness in the perform
ance,, the ladies exceptionally attrac-
tive and the music we'll aslected aud
carefully rendered. 'Tis very amusing
withal and the costumes beautiful.
MISS. ABBOTT FRIDAY AND sATUR-
This wonderful woman, who has
puzzled the most learned and scisn-
tific men, will give an exhibition st
the opera house Friday and Saturday
evenings Of her wonderful powers.
Don't miss seeing this wonderful phs-
nomsnon. There will also be mat
inee Saturday paftornoon at special
rsducsd prices.
Read what the Raleigh, II. c., Daily
Call says Raleigh is not accustomed
to coming up with anything to which
it is not equal, but last night it had
to make an unconditional surrender TO
very pleasant little lady, Mrs. Alb
bolt, known as the Georgia Wonder"
1t would be batter psrpaps, 10 say
Creations Wonder" What she
does is ins1plieable, even by herself.
IL sounds suspicious to one who Was
not there, to say that she stood on
one foot, and three of the largest and
strongest men in Raleigh e1ertsd all
their combined strength 10 move her,
and failed, but it is fact. When che
took a stand, she stood there as long
as she wished, though any two or
three Of the audience might try to
move her. Another remarkable feat
was her power to stand on the floor.
She was easily lifted when she chose
to allow it, but whom she didn't want
to be, she was practically as immovable
as the rock of Gibraltar. There are nu-
merous other fsats equally as wonder
full.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18

NEW ORLEANS, March l7.-Chicago,
4 Cleveland, ,.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-18
BUSINESS

EESMONkY made is money
saved; by paying cash for your
groceries at BLOUNT'S Dia
mond Front, you can realize
the trueness of this maxim.
Wholesale prices to persons
buying in quantities. Oil sold
at night. Terms strictly Cash
which secures the lowest pos
sible price. A trial order So
licited,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-16
NO LACK OF FUEL THERE.

Supt. Gillespie Thinks the BeIleveruou Gas
Field is All RiSht-Mr. Hartupee Says
the Field is Being Beared by Some
People.
Mr.. ]. W. Patterson, the engineer of the
Monongahela Gas Company, claims that
spectators have been booming the Belle
vernon gas field to such an extent that the
legitimate operator can't make any profit
out OF the leases. His letter was published
in the papers yesterday morning. He in
cidentally leaves the subject occasionally to
make sarcastic remarks about the new town
of Charleroi.
When W. B. Hartupee, gas expert, who
has built numerous lines in and about Pitts
burg, and knows the Bellevernon field
thoroughly, was asked if he had read Mr..
Patterson's letter, his face lit up with a
Axe smile, and he answered: "Yes, it
amused me very much. Ever since the Oil
vers entered the Bellevernon field they have
tried to bear it, for reasons which are
apparent. The Philadelphia Company in
tends to build a 36-inch line into
the territory. and Jones & LaughliDs are
laying a 16-iIch line. Superintendent
Gillespie not long since told me that he re-
garded the Bcllevernon district as the best
gas held In the nelghborhood of Pitteburg.
at present Some time ago the Monongahela
Natural Gas Company tried to sell me some
leases, but l told them was not in that bus
iness, and the Charlevoi Plate Glass Com
pany had all the gas they needed on their
own land. Naturally the Olivers would
like to keep the Philadelphia Company and
Jones and Laughlins out of the district,
since their land will be drained sooner
with the number of lines into the territory
increased. But 1 can't understand why
Mr.. Patterson, as their representative,
should attack the glass company. unless it
is because 1 didn't buy the leases. The
majority of people are satisfied with the
field"
Mr.. 7. L. Daley, Superintendent of the
Gibson distillery and one of the owners of
the Daley we'll No. 2, located at Gibsonton,
was in the city yesterday. He said the
Daley No. was one of the best wells in
the territory. The we'll is scarcely drilled
into the sand and Is producing plenty of
gas. Mr.. Daley said they had SO times as
much gas as they needed for the purposes of
the distillery and to supply the town of
Bellevernon. Both of his wells are good
stayers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-16
WANTS MORE ROOM.
The City Trensurer's Onice Too Small to
Transact Necessary Business.

The City Treasurer's Omce Too Small to
Transact Necessary Business.
The usual busy scene was the distinguish
ing characteristic of the City Treasurer's
Office yesterday. The net receipts for the
week were s11s, ,663 go. as against S77, AT SO
for the same week last year, which ended
March 16, 1889. Chief Clerk David R.
Terrence, of the Treasurer's Office, says that
the greatest difficulty the office has to con-
tend with is lack of sufficient room. Another
is the multiplicity of statements demanded,
and no more than six statement clerks can
obtain desk room in the present quarters,
while the window clerks are SO rushed that
they can hardly have time to breathe.
In the Thirteenth ward alone there have
been 600 transfers recorded from the asses
sors' books, which means 600 additional
taxpayers, and all in hurry. He thought
the Treasurer's business would warrant the
use of the whole opposite side OF the City
Hall, including the Mayors and City Con-
troller's offices, the Mayors Office to be used
for paying taxes and that in rear for paying
warrants and the Treasurer's private Office.
This arrangement, he thought, would afford
ample room for the next 25 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-16
TO SAVE THEIR BROTHER

Local knights of the Mystic Chain Send a
Commissioner to New York-Young
Jones TO be Brought Home Soon as
Possible.
The interest taken in the case Of James
Hamilton Howells Jones, of this city, who
attempted suicide in New York church,
last week, by the members of the Knights
of the Mystic Chain, seems to be very prac-
tical. The brethren will take charge of the
the unfortunate young man and bring him
home, where all necessary care will be be-
slowed upon him.
THE DISPATCH yesterday afternoon re-
ceived the following telegram on the matter:
NEW YORK, March 15-Jones who attempted
suicide here may be released if his Pittsburg
friends appear at police court on Monday at 2
P. NJ. have had the case remanded twice and
can do no more. Inform Washington Castle
No. 81, A, o. knights of the Mystic Chain.
HENRY CARTER, Organist,
Park Avenue Hotel
Mayor McCallin was informed of the tel
egram, and at once communicated its con-
tents to John j. Davis, Assistant City Con-
troller, who is State official of the order,
and who is empowered to take charge Of Mr..
Jones, if necessary. He left for New York
at 8 o'clock P. NJ. yesterday, and will do all
in his power to assist the brother in dis
tress.
In attending to this unfortunate matter
Mr.. Davis foregoes the pleasure of institut-
ing the first assembly OF the ladies' rank,
Knights of the Mystic Chain. This new
departure will take place tomorrow even
ing at 2544 Penn avenue, when Martha
Washington Assembly No. 1, OF the Degree
of Naomi, A. o. X. NJ. c., will be insti-
tuted by Richard Thompson, Supreme Sc
lect Commander of the order. The spread
of the original organization is easily ac-
counted for by the manner in which its
members take care of one another.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-16

to have the matter fixed up, said last night:
"What l have done in this matter has
been to save Brosi's parents and sisters from
humiliation. You can say anthoritatively
that his forgeries will foot up many thou
sands. His friends are completely dunn
founded at the revelations, and as Brosi
has always enjoyed good reputation, they
believe that he has lost the money in specu-
lation. When he left the city he had not
enough money to pay his railroad fare, and
was compelled to borrow for that purpose.
"a few of his friends met the directors OF
the German Savings and Deposit Bank, and
stated to them that we were willing to make
good the amount that Brosi had secured,
providing it was not too large. But when
we found the other banks were involved,
and the money ran into the thousands, we
found we were unable to make it up, and
gave IN the case. We don't know how
much he has secured"
AGONY OF THE FATHER.
Mr.. B. Brosi, the father, was seen. The
old gentleman is completely overcome.
With eyes dim with tears and his form
trembling, he told how he had tried to get
his son to be economical and honest. 81
told John once that he was not doing alto
gether right" said Mr.. Brosi, "but be told
me l was mistaken"
Mr.. Brosi said he did not have any
paper Of his own in any of the banks men
toned, and that if any was there in his
name it must be forged.
John c. Brosi left the city Friday after
noon about o'clock. 1t is not known now
where he is, although he was seen on
Friday evening by one of his friends, to
whom he made a confession of his
guilt. but did not give any reasons for his
strange actions. His place of business, at
I'LL Carson street, was closed all day yester-
day, and two ''To Let" signs adorned the
front of the store.
The question that puzzles everyone is:
"What did Brosi do with his money!" He
was a Young unmarried man, of a quiet dis
position. He had regular habits, moved in
good society and was considered BY all
who knew him as an exemplary young gen.
tleman. He was a member of the Southside
Turnverein and the American Mechanics.
He was also connected with the Palace
Euchre Club, composed OF representative
society people of the Southside
1t is singular fact that Alderman Sue
cop, before whom the in formation has been
made, is a director of the German Savings
and Deposit Bank. 1t is claimed, how
ever, that this does not disqualify him from
receiving any criminal information.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-16
IN HISTORIC TIMES.
EXPECTS TO CUT A SWATH.
A First-CIa IS Publishing House to be Lo-
: Gated in PittsburQ,

A First-CIa ss Publishing House to be Lo-
Gated in Pirtsburg.
Pittsbufg is to have frst-class book pub
fishing House in the near future. stock be-
ing now nearly taken In a $3.50, 900 concern
which will Immediately commence oper-
ations in this city. The stockholders are To-
Gated partly in this city and partly in Phil
adelphia, and at a meeting to be held at the
Girard House in Philadelphia, next Wednes-
day, the stock will be issued and the
organization completed.
Mr.. Walter R. Osborne, recently of the
Diamond street firm of Barrows & Osborne,
is to- be the manager of the enterprise. He
is a practical man, and one of the active
promoters of the scheme. There is believed
to be an opening in Pittsburg for first
class publishing firm, and the company ex-
poets to cut a wide swath in literary circles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-16
HER FOLKS NAMES
And the Trouble They Made
for a Young SOuthsider.
FIVE BANKS WELL WORKED
By John C. Brosi'S Exceeding Clever
ness With the Pen.
HIS RELATIVES MADE VICTIMS
FIVEBANKS WELL WORKED
HIS RELATIVES MADE VICTIMS

John c. Brosi, a prominent Southside
jeweler, has succeeded in proving how easy
a matter it is to secure money from banks
nowadays on forged paper. An information
was made before Alderman Succop yester-
day morning by Joseph F. Erny, cashier OF
the German Savings and Deposit Bank,
charging Mr.. Brosi with forgery.
The facts in the case are many and exceed
inglv complicated. The amount of Brosi's
alleged speculations will reach So, 500, and
possibly twice as much. The peculiar part
of the affair is that the amounts which Mr..
Brosi received, on worthless paper, range
from $50 to $500, and 10 less than five banks
are involved.
Mr.. Brosi seems to have been very sys-
tematic in his transactions, as he used only
the names of his nearest relatives, beginning
with his father and extending to his uncles.
According to information furnished by one
of Mr. Brosi's relatives, who spent all OF
yesterday investigating the affair, the fol-
lowing are the banks involved and the
amounts received from each.
A LIST OF THE LOSERS.
The German Savings and Deposit Bank,
81. 1856: Peoples National Bank, 5000, and
possibly 81, 400, the new Manufacturers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-16
DIR. MANSELL SUSPENDED.

Verdict Which Finds the Divine Guilty
on Only One Charge His McKeesport
Friends Indignant and Meeting TO
Protest TO be held This Week.
The famous McKeesport church trial is
at an end. A verdict was reached yester-
day morning at 2 o'clock, and by its decree
the Rev. R. B. Mansell, pastor of the First
M. E. Church, of McKeesport, is suspended
from the ministry and pulpit until the case
is tried before the annual conference in
October next.
Rev. Mansell was found guilty of only
one OF the four specifications of lying, and
not guilty of the charge of defamation. The
committee were in session from o'clock on
Friday afternoon until the time stated.
Only two of the members of the jury COM
mittee, Revs. Wilburn and Stuart, were in
favor of acquittal of any charge from the
beginning. Toward midnight, however,
others were drawn over to their side, until
at length verdict was reached. The charge
upon which the defendant was found guilty
was that relating to the book-room meeting
in Pittsburg.
The news of the verdict was circulated
rapidly on account of the general interest
taken in the trial throughout the western
part OF the State, but IN Mcheesport the
most intense interest was telt, and it was
freely charged that the committee. by its
verdict, seemed to intimate its belief in
Rev. Mansell's innocence, and the only
reason for his being found guilty on any
charge was to gave the ministers who were
present at the bookstore meeting.
The end is not yet. Rev. Mansell has
any number of friends who do not believe
the verdict just, and it is said an indigna-
tion meeting will be held this week to pro-
test against the result OF the trial.
The official notice of the result was pre-
pared by Drs. Cox and Watkins, and was
sent to the doctor at o'clock this morning.
He, of course, heard of the verdict last
night and bore up we'll. He feels that he
will be acquitted when the trial before the
conference takes place, in October next, at
Greensburg, and that he will be able to clear
everything up. The conference will fill the
pulpit of the church by supply, from now
until October next.