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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Rev. sam Jones Makes IL Mistake.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 29.-Rev
Sam Jones preached three sermons
today to audiences of six thousand at
each meeting in the tabernacle. In
the afternoon, in q sermon to men,
five thousand were present. The
evangelist created Il sensation and
aroused much Indignation among the
old citizens by denouDcing the Goth of
May celebration of the Mecklenburg
declaration of independence as found
ed on q myth and nothing but q
drunken frolic. The goth of May is a
legal holiday in North Carolina.
At the sermon tonight Mr.. Jones
said that his charge in the afternoon
that the Me"klenburg declaration of
independence is myth he had since
learned was an egregious error. He
apologized humbly for slandering a
noble people, and said those Philadel-
phia people had imposed on him in
the matter, and when he got back to
Philadelphia again he would stamp
the feathers out of them for imposing
on him about the Mecklenburg decla-
ration of independence.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
A BIG BLAZE.
BUT THERE WASLITTLE DAM
AGE DONE.
DYER & RIVES' STABLE BURNED.
The origin Unknown. About $1,000
Loss. All the Horses Were Rescued,
and The Feed was Saved. Good Work
OF the Firemcu.

About LES O'Clock this morning
smoke was seen issuing from the up
per story Of Dyer g. Rives'livery stable
on Jefferson street. An alarm Of fire
was sent in, but by the time the com
panies arrived on the scene, the whole
building was one mass of seeIhing
flames.
Only about five minutes clasped
from the time the alarm was given
before stream of water WAS on the
building, and in q short while all OF
the fire boys We're on hand, aud five
streams were plying with full force.
After severe struggle of about an
hour the flames were brought under
control.
There were forty one horses i'll the
stable when the fire broke out; these
were cut loose and Mt once went TO
Ballahack. All of the vehicles were
saved and also the harness. There
was very little feed of any kind in the
stable at the time, but all this was DIES
troyed. The building was Quilted and
is almost q total wreck. The loss will
probably reach $1,000.
The Friendship company was in full
uniform rs the fair is still in progress
and good many Of the boys" had
not retired They presented Il very
pretty appearance and worked like
beavers, doing very effective work.
The companies were distributed at
the following plugs: Nigilant, corner
of Fourth avenue and jefferson street,
and plug III front OF engine house:
Juniors, corner Fourth avenue and
First street; Friendship company,
engine house plug.
Dyer & Rives will rebuild their
stables ut once.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
THE FIRST RACE
MR.. WELLFORD'S HORSE is
VICTORIOUS ALL ROUND.
OTHER RACES WILL FOLLOW SOON.
1t Was TO be Five Heats, but Only
Three Were Run. "Jim Camp" was
AwfuiIy Bnmlky. Little Jim Ia a
Great One.

The first race of the season opened
at Melrose Driving Park yesterday
afternoon and large crowd of ladies
and gentlemen were present. There
was but one race and all interest was
conferred on it.
The horses entered were DR.. j. p.
Moorman's Jim Camp" and Mr.. War
rem n. Wexford, jr's. Little jim y
Both were in excellent condition, and
when time was called ut O'Clock,
they went over the-wire in way that
drew admiring shouts from the spec.
tators.
The first heat was run in $40. 1t
WAS not IL very interesting one, for
Little jim took the lead ut the start
and kept it until the finish, though
his rival, pressed him hard. But il
was of 10 avail and the little horse
came in two-tenths ahead, amid the
cheers OF the spectators.
After twenty minutes had passed
the second heat was started, but in the
meantime Il great deal of money had
changed hands. Jim Camp remained
the tavorite, and money on him wa
freely offered 1T five to two But he
lost again. Little Jim took the lead
and kept it. There was great deal
of trouble in making start, and
three attempts were made at it before
Mr.. Noiand said go The time was
three minutes, the best of the
evening.
This was by far the most interesting
heat of the afternoon. The horses
kept well together until the halt mile
flag was reached, and then Wclford's
horse forged ahead and kept the lead
until the finish. At the three-quarter
post he was two lengths ahead and
gained steadily, crossing the wire fonr
lengths ahead.
The third heat was also interesting:
From the quarter to the half mile flag
the race was neck and neck, but just
then Little Jim broke badly and Jim
Camp got II few necks ahead. He was
forced too much, however, and broke
into a half gallop. The the rival
horse again took the lead. finishing
in 3:05.
On the whole, the race was success
full. Dead head hill was crowded with
people who did not pay their fifty
cents TO get In and had IL better view
than those who did.
The judges were NJ. 7. c.. Jordan,
G. p. holland and NJ L. Doyle; starter,
l.. l.. Powell
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
The National s;amc.

Bristol has had Il fine base ball club
for several seasons past, and will put
out the best team this year that has
given exhibitions of the great Ameri-
can game on q diamond in this sec
ton of the country. The boys are
practicing on their field in Fairmont
every afternoon, and are in good
shape. Bert Mcdowell and Baker
Dunn will do the cyclone, corkscrew
delivering, and Dulaney and Brown
lee will do the receiving Courier
The clubs are organizing all over
the State and it is time our boys were
getting in the field The Roanokrs
played several series with Bristol last
season aud they want to be ready to
meet the Tennessee boys again this
year. Attend she meeting at the
opera house tonight and help along
the movement.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Iuray Cnycrns Snld.

The Valley Land and Improvement
company of Luray was Organized
Monday with ID. f. Kagey. banker,
Luray, rs president; &. c. Marshall,
Uniontown, Pa. vice president; II.
NJ. Kerr. Luray, treasurer. and L. I.
McCorkle, Lexington, secretary. The
capitalization is $4,000, coo, only
$500. 000 Of Which will he issued in
shares OF 500 now. The company
has purchased the ''Luray Inn and
the Luray Caverns, together with
. SOC acres of land surrounding the
town, for residences and business
purposes. 1t has also secured over
10, 900 acres of mineral lands. Three
hundred and forty thousand dollars
in stock have been subscribed during
the past three days, without an effort
and without solicitation.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Briefs.

Mr.. Joseph Little, OF Suffolk, has
moved to this city.
Mr.. w. w. Rangeley, of Bluefield,
is in the city on business.
been such an eyesore since Big Lick
became Roanoke, is Ut last being torn
down.
Mr.. w. H. Hubbard, representing
John Wananaker's contract De
partment, is stopping ut the Hotel
Roanoke.
Mr.. James r. Gatchel. of Balti-
more, representing the Zell Safety
Water Tube Boiler company is in
the city.
Mr.. George w. Sister. the under
taker, was in Bluetield Tuesday and
thinks OF opening q branch establish
ment there.
Today ushers in the "Month of
Roses" Very few April showers fell
during last month, therefore we may
look for Il vet May, say the weather
wise
The Bluelield Exponent says that
ground was broken Monday for the
Graham hotel building. Mcssrs.
O'Brien & Normoyle, OF Roanoke,
have the contract for the stone work,
aud will push their work right along.
Miss Mamie Topping, cashier of
Svnder, Hasslrr IL McBain, who has
been quite i'll for several weeks past,
was at her post of duty Yesterday.
Mrs. b. S. Hoge, wife of the junior
member of the law firm of Hoge and
Hoge, arrived in the city yesterday
morning aud will make this her
home.
Rev's. J. E. Bushnell and J a. HUFF
ford leave this morning to attend the
Eastern conference of the Southwest
Virginia Synod which meets in ST.
Marks Lutheran church, Jackson, Va /,
May IA.
A small boy, employed by Codwise
& Allen, about three miles west of the
city, had his leg badly crushed yester-
day by a car running over 1T. The
accident took place at 5;45 o'clock and
the wounds were dressed by DR.. Oh
liver.
Mr.. H. N. Gordon, chief clerk in
Auditor Coxe's Office of the Norfolk
and Western railroad company, will
be married on the 18th instant to Miss
Annie c.. Parkinson, of Richmond.
The ceremony will take place at
Leieh-Street Baptist church in that
city. Harry is one of the most popu-
lar Young men in Roanoke and a host
of friends wish him joy in his matrl-
monial venture.
Lieutenant Governor j. Hoge Tyler,
accompanied by Judge George q.
Junkin and Senator John r. John
son, arrived in the city Yesterday after
noon and are stopping at Marshalrs
Cafe. Mr.. Tyler is a gentleman OF
medium size with clean face, as far as
beard or anything else is concerned,
and he is here looking after his invest
ments in this section. His confidence
in the Southwest is unbonnded and he
has placed good deal of money here
and has been the cause of the placing
of a good deal more:
His interests are for the most part
in Tazewell county now, but it is I'M
derstood that he will invest largely
in this city and vicinity. To day the
Lieutenant Governor will take a drive
about town, with his friends, and
look over some choice property
around the city.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
THE EXPOSITION OF 1899.
The PLAN OF Holding Big Fair
Heartily Endorsed.

The idea advanced by the TIMES of
holding an exposition in 1892 is meeo
ing with tie appreciation of the cit-
zens of Roanoke, and the reporters
were met Yesterday on all sides by eX-
pressions of approval. a few are re.
produced:
r. b. Buckner, agent for Adams
Express Company: The plan is ex-
cellent. The city will doubtless do
nate the necessary grounds. Let us
have anything that will induce
strangers to come among us. 1t will
show the advantages of Roanoke, and
bring it prominently befor the coun-
| try. Give us an exposition.
Judge Samuel g. Williams: The
city should hold such an exposition.
We have ample energy and an abund-
ance OF wealth to make it an entire
success Roanoke is growing rapidly
and will have 10000 people by 1892.
1t will be II big railroad center when
the Roanoke and Southern road is
built, and as we have such coed sec
tion of country to back up an eXpo>i-
ton, one should be held.
j. ". Boswell, of Gray g. Boswell:
II am heartily in accord with any
movement to hold an exposition here
in 1892 or any other time. 1t will be
the biggest thing the town has ever
done for itself and will induce stran-
gers and capitalists to visit Roanoke
and see what industrial progress has
been made and what a
good field we have for investment. |
will aid in any way TO make the
scheme success, and no business man
in the city can afford to do other
wise
Charles Lyle, druggist: 1T seems
10 me that the city can't afford to
disregard plan of this kind, and
every effort should be made TO hold
an exposition such as was outlined in
Tuesdays TIMES. Roanoke enjoys
as many advantages as Atlanta, tia.
and probably in seine particulars,
greater, so everything combines to
make the exposition feasible. The
oanoke boys have always done the
square thing when called on TO help
the city along and they will do so
apaiu -
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
MUSCULAR CHRISTIANITY.
A Reverend Gentleman knocks out n
Doctor in One Round.

DR.. J.. Carr, a prominent physician
of Charleston, w. Va, was knocked
down on Thursday by the Rev. Rufus
Workman, who hit him with brick.
Roth had been among the crowd in
attendance on the County Court,
which had sat for the granting Of
liquor licences. Among those who
addressed the court was Rev. MIR.
Workman, who opposed the granting
of licenses. DR.. Carr took offense at
something he said in his remarks, and
the two went to the courthouse yard,
where a fight ensued. The doctor at,
tempted to strike the preacher with
his cane, but the reverend gentleman
was too quick for him and felled him
with brick The doctor went to his
room, secured a revolver, and started
on huut for Mr. Work man, swearing
he would kill him. An officer stopped
him, when he remarked that they
might as well let him kill that mar
now, as he fully intended to do so
at some time.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Hotel Arrivals.

W E Oliver, r + Wyatt, J S Kelly,
ID J Collier, + Barnes. A + Edmond,
Virginia; George E Bennett, Calletts,
Va; William Stewart, Chester, Pa;
Peter Kidd, Big Stone Gap; f Feel
ing, A l. Samuel, Baltimore; Mrs.
Johnson and family, Virginia; d w
Waggener, West Va; j d Clyne, Falls
Mills; F Clyus, Pittsbnrg, Pa.
H Robinson, Plattsburg, Md; 6 L
Pace, Bonsacks; John A Allen, Vir-
sinia; C Bingham, Mary land; Jno ID
Thomas, Bristol; j B Clayen, Win
chester;N CRoberts, Richmond: Morris
Shirman, O Il Harrison, Chicago; L
+ McCorkle, Louisville; w NJ Hip
pard, Dayton, Ohio; S B Young, Vir-
ginia; d o Baldwin, d p Copenhaver,
Blueiield; Ed Hyne, g w Grove, Vir-
ginia; Fl q Hatcher, Blue Ridge;
j j Lindsey, Virginia; F Is Mullock,
Baltimore, Md; E d. Frazie, H B Law
man, 7 ] Murphy. Virginia; n E
Hip, Cumberland Valley; d Hogan
and wife, r Hogan, n Hogan, Miss
Annie Morrison, Jno Jenkins, Balt-
more, Md; a Il Brown, Lynchburg,
Va; j r Vaughn. Radford.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Norfolk and western Earnings.

The following is the monthly state.
ment of the earnings and expenses of
the Norfolk and We tern railroad for
the month of March, 1890, and shows
the increase over 1889:
Earnings from passenger, mail and
express. 1890, $92,213S1; for 1889,
s79,S11.11. Freight, 1890, 1895, S5l.51;
1889, 1918, 1884 Gross earnings,
1890, ASS, O65.S7; 1889, 443, 1886 O5. Ex-
penses, including taxes, 1890, $780,
S13; 1889, S271.479.S5. Net earnings,
1890, $172, 252. 81; 1889, $171, 1920, in
crease over 1889, $497 The net earn
ings of the road for the first
three months of the present year
are $500, 6e4.0S against $+l6, 320.59 last
year and increase of IS per cent.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
"I'n Take a Shake"

One OF those specimens of human
ity who are born, not made, strolled
up to the saltwater counter at Fox
& Christians drug store yesterday in
the middle of the afternoon when the
thermometer registered up in the
nineties and called for something to
drink. The clerk asked it if it wanted
soda or milk shake, to which it re
piled: II think I'll take shake. It's
SO oppressive this afternoon that if /
could shiver little it,would feel re-
freshine. Seer The clerk, who is q
delicate young man, tainted, and the
reporter hasn't gotten oyer the shock
unt
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
FROM BUCHANAN.
An Amusing Incident that Happened
Yesterday.

Correspondence of the TTMxs.
BUCHANAN, April 30.-An amusing
incident happened in Buchanan this
morning. The Central Land company
ha sheen negotiating with John Wan
amaker of Philadelphia, for the fur
nishing of hotel here and it was I'll
mored that John Wanamaker was
coming to town. The result was that
our entire town turned out in their
best bib and tucker to see the honora
BILE Sunday-school teacher, and as the
representative of Mr. Wanamaker ap-
peared upon the rear platform of the
car, a shout went up. After the en-
thusiastic feeling had subsidized the
travelling man was greeted with al
most the same amount of feeling as
though he had been Mr.. Wanamaker
himself.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
The Morri,, Pension Bill p..sr,

WASHINGTON, April 30.-The House
today discussed and passed the Morrill,
service pension bill, by vote of 1873
to ii. The bill gives a pension of
eight dollars n month to all veterans
OF the late war who served three
months or longer.
The Senate today spent. most of its
time discussing the customs admins
trative bill which, without action,
vent over.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Burglars shoot RI operator.

BY United Press.
JASPER. Ga, April 30-Two
negroes entered the Georgia
Southern and Florida depot
here about one o'clock yesterday
morning and called for tickets. While
Mr.. Haley Frank, the night telegraph
operator, acting as an agent, was pre-
pairing the ticket, one negro shot him
and then they robbed the Office and
fled. One negro was captured at Mel
rose yesterday and the other is being
holly pursued.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Position Resigned.

Mr. Francis L. Brinkley, agent Of
the Roanoke Land and Improvement
company, has resigned lis position
and accepted one Of general sales
agent of the East Tennessee Mining
and Improvement company. Mr.. j.
G. Rown, engineer in charge of the
Glinch Valley division of the Nor
folk and Western railroad has been
appointed to succeed Mr.. Brink ley
hero
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Hughes aCan,p.

Your attention is called to the ad-
vertisement of Hughes s. Camp. They
Row have the largest house of their
kind in the Southwest, having recent
ly extended their store 152 feet to
Terry avenue and they now have d
frontage on two streets. They have
by energy and pluck built up y large
wholesale as well as local trade.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
NEWS BY WIRE.
WHAT THE DOTS AND DASHES
BRING TO THE READERS.
BASE BALL SCORE OF YESTERDAY.
She Shot Him in Court. a New Eiee-
lion Bill. The Sons of fhe Reyo!u,
tion. Bazors Flying Through tho
Air. Burglars Shoot an Operator.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 30.-Jake
Alderman brought up in this city,
and known as thief, burglar, and
h'shwayman. was arrested yester-
day for wife beating. When his case
was called iii the police court this
morning, his wife, who is prostitute
as a witness. Without any
words she fired three shots from a
pistol concealed under her cloak, all
taking effect. Alderman died one
hour after the shooting. The de-
ceased was wanted at various places
for his many criminal acts.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
A New Election Rili.

OS UHllcu ITesS.
WAsH1NeToN, D. C, April 3o.-Mr.
Ewart, of North Carolina, introduced
in the House today by request, Il bill
to improve the system of national
supervision in congressional cleo
lions. The bill has some features of
the Hoar election bill and some orig
inal features.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Raz0rs Flying Through lie Air.

MACON, Ga, April "A row occur
red between twenty negroes while
they were returning from Il prayer
meeting at FinahervilIe Monday night
in which pistols, clubs and razors were
used permiscuonsly. When the smoke
had cleared away Sam FraIey was
lying on the ground dead with IL hole
through the left breast. Frank
Thornton was arrested charged with
the killing.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
A BIG SALE.
seyenty.Three Lots In the Rogers,
Fairfax and Houston Addition Sold

Fairfax and Houston Addition sod.
A large crowd of would-be pur-
chasers stood around James s Sim
mons yesterday afternoon ate o'clock,
when he was announcing the terms OF
the sale of the lots in the Rogers, Fair
fax s. Houston addition. Mr. Sim
mons had charge of the sale for the
company and was conspicuous
figure among the picturesque group
that assembled among the trees in the
grove.
Mr.. B. a. Rives, of Scott & Rives,
was the auctioneer and his tongue ran
like a bell clapper. The first lot put
up was number one, in section fifty
two, and after spirited bidding was
knocked out to Mr.. J. It. Pollard for
$500. Seventy-two lots were sold and
the prices realized were exceptionally
good. The total amount realized was
$21, 9SO.5O. The sale was made to
close up the estate of the late David
F. Houston.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
The Friendship Fair.

There was no cake walk at the
Friendships fair last night, but every
one enjoyed themselves just the same.
It was one of the most profitable
nights of the season and it is TO be
hoped that the success will be con-
tinued. tits nice place to spend the
evening.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
How Fortune Smiled SO Gayly on n
Family.

& number of ladies at Hollister,
Cal, in club jointly purchased a
one-twentieth part of ticket No. 81. 835,
in the Louisiana State Lottery. On
the 10Th of August last they were
almost thrown into joyful Mysteries
because they dew the capital prize.
San Francisco Cali Examiner, Sep
TENDER 90.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01

A meeting of the Virginia and North
Carolina Construction company will
be held at Winston, n. c., today.
This company has the contract for
building the Roanoke and Ss-7el1ern
railroad. Messrs. H. S. Trout, E. Ell.
Stewart and j. NJ. Gambill represent
Roanoke at the meeting.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
The sons orthe Revolution.

Dy UHI'tU TVSs.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 30.-The
national congress of the Sons of the
american Revolution convened this
morning at 10 30 o'clock. The fifty del
egates present were welcomed by Gov
ernor Buckner in a Characteristic
Snpnch
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01

The best pianos and organs on the
market, aid sold at most reasoable
prices and terms, are handled by the
Hobbie Music Company, Lynchburg.
Those who are thinking Of making a
purchase stand in their own light by
not writing this well established
house before purchasing. You'll save
money.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
The blockade Raised.

The Norfolk and Western and East
Tennessee yards at Bristol have been
blockaded with freight for the past
two weeks. At one time there were
over a hundred cars on the yard to be
transferred. a double force was put
to work and things are about straight
ed out now.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Necessary Precautions BeinG Taken.
BY United Press.

BERLIN, April Gothic most extra
ordinary precautions are being taken
by the German government to meet
any emergency which may arise on
May day. In the capital and other
principal cities of the empire troops
are paraded through the streets
and in the threatened districts they
are being exercised in street drills and
riot tactics.
Twenty five thousand workinImen
are already estimated to be on II strike.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
In Case of u Strike.

BY United Press.
OTTowA, ILL.,, April 3O.-The COM
pany I'd" of this city has received
word that it may be called out for
service on May LIST in case of the
trouble in contemplated strikes at
Chicago.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
A Debate Arrapre,,.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-Messrs. Reed,
Carlisle and Mckinley have had sew.
eral conferences within the past few
days, in regard to arranging time for
the debate on the tariff bill, which
will be called up for discussion in the;
House Tuesday nexts hessrs. Reed
and Nc inley want The bill passed:
within Two weeks after The geaefall
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Base Ball Yesterday

By United Press
PLAYERS LEAGUE.
AT MISUNDERSTANDING IL; Buff
falo 5.
At Observation-Disclosures, 6;
Boston, 0.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 10; New
York, 5.
at Cleveland-Cleveland, G; Chi
cago, ).
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Observation-Disclosures 3:
New York, 8.
AT Northumberland, 0, cincin-
natl, 4.
At chicago-chicago, 6; Pitts
burg, 1.
At Brooklyn-Boston, :; Brook
Ign, s.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
At Observation-Disclosures, Z; Brook
lyn,0.
AT syracuse-syracuse, 10; Athletic,
%.
Atst. Louis-st. Louis, :; colum-
bus, /.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-05-01
Associate Editor walter Missing.

Associate Editor walter Missing.
By United Press
NEW YORK, April 30.-E. d. Walter,
associate editor of the Cosmopolitan,
is missing. He was last heard from in
Weldon, NC, where he had been So
jouring for the benefit of his health.
1t is feared he was drowned while on
a fishing trip.