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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
JOHNNY AND THE PENNY POST.

In his annual report Postmaster-Gen-
eral Wanalnaker reviews his recon-
mendation for a reduction in the rate of
postage and is understood to be person
ally urging the change upon the admin
istration and the postal committee of
congress. Everyone would of course
welcome reform, provide the cheap
ening of rates did not effect the efficien-
cy of the service nor check the increas-
ing of facilities. But the improvement
OF the postal service and the reduction of
rates of postage do not seem to be prac-
ticable at the same time. and it is much
more desirable to improve than to
cheaper the service.
Mr.. Wanamaker admits that if this
plan of oze cent postage was adopted it
would lead to a deficit in the postoffice
department of S23,000,000 a year, but
holds that in relatively short time this
would be made good. it hardly seems
probable, however, that this reduction
would so increase the business of the
postoffice as to make good such an enor-
nous deficit.
Mr.. Wanamaker thinks the advantages
to the people resulting from this cheap
postage would more than offset the bur-
den Of that amount upon the general tax
levy. The present rate of two cents is,
however, by no means extortionate, and
the masses of people do not find it bur-
den, and would prefer that the amount
to cheaper postage would be
expended on improving the postal service
instead of being used to make good the
deficit resulting from the cheapening.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

One OF the most imperative needs of the
country is the prompt repeal of the Nc
hinley law.-Atchison Champion.
A desirable consummation, 10 be sure;
but in point of interest TO the whole
country as affording immediate relief it
Is of small consequence as compared to
The enactment of some measure that will
relieve the financial stress by restoring
confidence and giving the country more
money. The price of an article is of
little concern TO the man who has no
money with which TO buy; neither is it
bf paramount interest TO the man who
has plenty of money.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

An interesting decision has lately been
rendered by the supreme court of In
diana. In the case of Henry VS.. Squier,
the court held that the tenant of store
room with leaking roof which the
landlord had agreed to repair, could not
voluntarily permit his goods to remain
in the building and suffer damages from
such leaks, and then recover from the
landlord the amount of the damages.
The court said that it was the duty of
tenant in such a case to protect his
stock by making such repairs as were
necessary himself, and then to offset the
cost thereof against his rent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
A Woman in the Moon.

From the AtchisOn Globe.
1t may not be not be generally known
but there is the head of a girl in the
moon. 1t is profile, and can be easily
discerned when the moon is full. When
the moon is in the eastern sky she Is
looking north and the head inclines up
ward. at the top of the yellow orb
you will see her hair and a sort Of a
naughty bang which conceals most of
her forhead; little below you will see
her eye; then comes her nose this is
rather indistinct); they viii see the chin
underneath which very shaply neck
curves back. indicating that she is well
fed. From the fact that there is a man
in the moon we have always thought
there was a woman not far of.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
Hope He VIII Stick.

From the Mexico. No. Sun.
Wade Hampton Craghead is the name
of Fulton man, who, after uniting with
the United Brethren church of that
place, went to several merchants and
confessed to several thefts and burglaries
within the past year. The Sun, referring
to the conversion says: Evidently the
young man is in earnest in his profession
of religion and in the language Of Sam
Jones we "hope he will stick" If these
United Brethren preachers have any
more of the same sort of gospel they can
come to town, hold a short meeting and
spend the rest of the winter in Mexico
and the summer in Columbia.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

1t is learned from outside papers that
"the Hessian fly is doing considerable
damage to the growing wheat in South
ern Kansas" If this is true somebody
ought to notify Prof Snow and secure
from him some of the fly exterminator.
But there seems to be no information in
this portion of the district named con-
corning the presence of the fly or any
other menace TO the wheat crop, which,
by the way, is phenomenally fine for
the season.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

The Democracy need a full-blooded race
horse like David B. Hill, not a slow En-
glish roadster like Grover Cleveland, 10
win the presidential race of lS92.-Topeka
Democrat.
Which being interpreted means you
recognize that your party will not have
a walk over" in the next national cam
paign, as you would have the country
believe. A frank confession.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

London's strike does not seem to have
assumed serious proportions as yet, and
it is said that the striking steamship en-
ployes are not all in accord with each
other. 1t is sincerely to be hoped that
there will not be a repetition of the
troubles that attended the dock strikes
a few months ago. The existing diff
culties ought to be settled before such
sxtremities as then existed are ar
lived at.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

Trouble is still the lot Of the baseball
men. Despite the general belief that the
war has been brought TO an end, with
the National League on top, the final set
Element Of the difficulty is yet far away.
1t is now the victors who are at variance,
quarreling over the distribution of the
spoils. There viii have to be much live
ly work if the difficulties are adjusted
before the opening of the next season.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
The Colonel Don't Catch On.
ON The Emporia Republican

tFuIh Ile EIlpuFla HeplDlcaD-
Col. d. r. Anthony complains long
and loudly that Governor Humphrey has
compelled the closing OF the joints in
Leseenworth while permitting the Atch-
insol and Kansas CITY. kans., joints 10
run undisturbed. Col Anthony should
take this as personal compliment The
governor knows be Is a good prohibition
Isl TO whom the sight of of JOINT Is an
abomlnation. and hence SURPRISES those
in his vicinity. The colonel doesn't take
the right view Of the matter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

1t is asserted that nearly nvo-thirds of
the Irish members of the English parlia-
ment are opposed TO Parnell as leader of
the Irish National party. This circum-
stance, if true, placed in contrast with
the fact that the Irish people are almost
unanimously in favor of Parnell, makes
it appear that the opposition to the great
leader Is not without suspicion that jeal-
ousy and envy are playing conspicuous
mart
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
'TAIN'T so.

Don't believe the worlds going 10 the dogs;
Tain't so,
That all women are peacocks and all men hogs.
Tafn't So.
An II any man tells you the world 10 oespise,
Al ire nonor Of all men is sold Tor price,
LOOK squar in his eyes and just tell him he lies;
'Tainf 50,
For ne thinks that the world Is fashioned awry.
And made from the pattern they cut him out by.
'Tain't 50.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

1t is a significant fact that Kansas papers
which received invitations TO attend the
Pulitzer building ceremonies, the Wichica
EAGLE was the only one invited TO the
champagne supper.-Topeka Capital
On the contrary, the EAGLE has reason
10 believe that the Capital is the only
paper in the state that did not receive
such a bid.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

Succi, the faster, lacks only five days
of completing as long a term of alb
stineuce from food as did DIR. Tanner in
his famous effort of forty days. But
Succi lacks it all of establishing the
theory he started out to demonstrate, /.
e., that man can live without food in
dafpitalv
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

Standardized Gordon, it is said, now
proposes 10 Join the Alliance. After de-
feating that organization, or party, in
its stronghold it would be virtually ac-
knowledging that his victory was equiv
alent to a defeat, and an acknowledge
ment that he was wrong. In receiving
him TO membership the Alliance will
manifest a semi-divine attribute of stoop-
ing TO conquor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
Philadelphia Store
POST OFFICE CORNER
SeaSOnable Cold Weather Offerings:

we VIII place on sale Monday morning 90 pair alwoo
let Blankets at $3.50 pair They very goods of an
extra quality and have been reailed under 5000
Our stock of Bed Comforts owing the unreasonable
weather Is altogether too large for carry price Is
marked IN plain figures and oneourh of the price taken
off for all sold during this week.
The same discount onequarter off, will be allowed in our
Dress Goods Department and III Wrap Department We
have too much stock on hand, and o unload.
Holiday Goods open
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Ballot Reformers.


From the Washington Star
Vermont is the fourteenth state which
has adopted the secret of reform ballot.
1t applies only to towns and cities having
more than 1000 inhabitants. An official
ballot only is to be used, but the expense
is to be borne by the place where the
election is held. Thus the reform
marches on.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11
Esale
NJ. n. MURDOCH, Editor.

1t is said that in New York City there
is one millionaire in every 1900 OF the
population. There is very little comfort
in that for the less fortunate 1889.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-11

The Norman hank that failed will not
pay is depositors more than hfty cents on
the dollar
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
COMMERCIAL CLUB NOTES.

The Virginia Grcccn Stone BUILDING
Company will be organized at an early
date at the Commercial Club and de-
pot of supply located in this city. The
stone is CT a beautiful green color and
is excellent for building purposes. The
quarry is only short distance from
here, and some fine specimens are on
exhibition at the club rooms. 1t looks
like part granite and limestone
a letter inquiring as to the advan-
tages of Roanoke for the location of n
tannery was received by the secretary
OF the club yesterday, and reply was
at once returned, setting forth the
numerous advantages of the city.
Among the visitors yesterday at the
club was Hon. Asa Rogers. of Peters
burg, who expressed his intention of
making Roanoke his home. Mr.. O. II.
Grasty, of the Manufacturers Record.
and Mir. Edison 5. Lott of the American
Wool and Financial Reporter, also
called.
The other visitors were: Messrs. Chas.
a. kablcy, Worcctesr Mass: W. f.
Gornon. Bristol: Tenn; H. +. Brown. Blue
Ridge Springs; and Edward i. Lee,
I.ynchbug.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company has donated to the Commercial
Club "A handsome cabinet with glass
showcase for a display of minerals and
native woods. 1t will be put in the
rooms in n few DAYS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
OCTOBER {, 1890.

4 This land lies between the Melrose
property and the Norfolk and Western
railroad, and is the most valuable
jproperty yet placed upon the market in
athis city.
It is situated cast of the Roanoke Iron
sCompany's furnace, and adjoining the
Hyde Park Addition.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad
company have recently purchased u
portion of this property, and are now
1abpnt erecting some valuable improve
2lnf Its thereon.
II Negotiations are just about closed for
tine location Of $4,000, 900 steel plant
near the business portion of this
property.
This will probably be the greatest OPP
3portunity over offered for valuable and
well located property within the city
limits.
The Roanoke and Salem Dummy Line
runs within. one block of this property.
and the projected lines of the Baltimore
and Ohio ana Chesapeake and Ohio rail
roads will run near this property on
their entrance into Roanoke.
Price lists and maps will be in the
hands of AL Roanoke real estate agents
on OctobcAl.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01

and nays, ON the conference report. The
iirst break in party ranks was when Sena-
tor Paddock's name was called He said
that he was paired with Senator Eustis;
but as Mr.. Enstice would have voted no.
he would vote no. The next break
came when Mr.. Pcttigrew's name was
called. He said that he was paired
with Mr.. Call; but rs Mr.. Call would
have voted no, he would vote no. The third
and last break was when Mr. Plum,
after all the other Senators had voted,
stood up, and his name having been
called, voted no.
The final result was announced as
yeas, 81; nays, 27. Tho conference re-
port was agreed to; and now the tariff
bill needs only the signatures of the
presiding officers of both houses and of
the President to become law.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
Racing Yesterday.

GEAvEsEND, sept. 30.-[Speciall =
First race, thrce-fourths of mile
Loantoka won, Reclarc second Bradford
third; time, 1:l5. Second race, mile
and one acknowledgement won, Kas-
son second, st. James third: time l:4S9i
Third race, Holly handicap, three
fourths of milc-Esperanza won, Zc-
nobia second. Russell third; time. l:l5I4
Fourth race, Broollwood handicap. one
and onc-quarter nlilcs-Dcmuth won,
Prince fonso second, Riley third; time.
ateenth selling, My Fellow won, Golden
Rael second, Hallyhoo third: time 1850.
Sixth race, mile and onc-sixteenth-
Wilfrcd won, Longshot second. Fox
mede third time, 1:40M. Seventh
race, threc-fonrths of mile-Lady
Jane Colt won, l<ingstock second, All
rama third; time, 1916.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
The Johnstown Lists.

PITrsBURa, Pa, Sept. Especial =
A Johnstown special says: A publication
with the names of the Johnstown bene-
ficiaries of the great charity fund has
been placed on sale The list of names
as published reveals some startling facts
and causes many to claim that favorit-
ism was shown in the awards. Many
who all along upheld the State flood
commission since examining this book
denOunce their work
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
THE TIMES advertises Situations
Wanted and Pounds free of charge. &
a NEW DEPOT.
The Norfolk and Western to Give Roanoke
the Finest on the Line.

The Norfolk and Western to Give Roanoke
the Finest on the Line.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company have plans nearly perfected
for handsome new depot. 1t will be
built along the north side of the tracks
opposite the corner of Commonwealth
and Shenandoah avenues and will extend
upon what is now Shenandoah avenue.
Part of the grounds of Hotel Roanoke
Will he cut off for the avenue Tho
building will he of brick and stone, and
the interior will be finished with fine
glazed brick.
1t will be $50 Ing, with train shed
covering three tracks. There will be a
double connecting waiting room 30xlOO
rect. The restaurant will he 30X6O feet
10th OF these departments will be Gle
gantly fitted. 1t will also contain :. large
and well arranged baggage room
The new depot will be the handsomcst
on the road, and with the proposed i'm
provcments of streets. an account of
which is given in the proceedings Of the
City Council, Will cost considerably over
100000.
If the Norfolk and Western and the
Street Railway Company come to terms
commonwealth avenue will he made 60
feet wide and paved. the owners of the
property on the east side having agreed
10 donate the additional land, i'll consid-
Grafton OF the improvements.
a new passenger. track will he con-
structed, branching oil near the Grocer
furnaces and running on the north side
of the Machine Works. Al passenger
trains will como in on this line OH the
Shenandoah Valley ;iIn
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
Death of Jennie Myers.

Jennie Myers, daughter of Mr.
John Myers, died at the family resi-
dcncc on Gilmcr street III East Roanoke
at $50 O'Clock Monday aight of diph-
liberia and was buried in Fairview
Cemetery at 1880 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The little girl was nine
years old. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. w. Il. Schooloy.
pastor of the Lee Stcet Methodist
Church
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
Down on Foreigners.

HoKoHAMA, Sept. 30 Special At
a public meeting the Japanese speakers
denounced the government for according
to foreigners the right OF trial by other
than native Judges. Threats were made
to kill the cX-consul to Great Rritian
for advocating privileges TO FOREIGNERS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
General sntchcllcr,s Appointmcpt.

WASHINGTON, Sep. o.-[Speciall-
The President to-day nominated General
George 5. Batchcllcr. OF New York. as
minister resident and consul-gencral to
Portugal. General Batchcllcr is now
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
Base Ball Yestcr,Iny.

Ieagne-Chicago, 6: Boston. 4: Clevc-
land, 3: Hrooklyn. 4; Allegheny. TO-:
Philadelphia. |. Brothcrhood-Cle
lend, :: New York. 6: Pittsburc. =:
Philadelphia, 4: Chicago, s; BROOKLYN.
4: buffalo |: Boston, :. Association
Toledo, 6; Rochester, |: Columbus. a.:
Athletic, >; Louisville. /: Brltimorc. O.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01

cover all the Indebtedness. The litipo-
tlon Is now ended, and the matter is ar
ranged with satisfaction To majority of
those interested. Those most largely
interested in the road regard the change
as the dawn of better dav
Alter the sale had been closed TIMES
reporter interviewed Mr.. n. j. Tubbs,
the highest bidder. He said he had
pought the road and had Il certified
cneck Tor $4,000. Soon after this he
was approached by prominent real
estate man and the two went into n
slde-door Of the Stewart building for
consultation. In the meantime LAWYER
berkeley expressed himself as satisfied
that Mr.. Tubbs had a good case.
Inc reporter. as disinteresed party,
asked MIR. Tubbs if he had presented the
check just after the sale. lie said he
mad not done so. but was prepared to
give one, as he told the parties conduct
ing tho sale. They, however, refused
TO accept his offer. and took the check
OF the first bidder of $4,000 lie had
the money available, he said. and put
ting his hand into his pocket drew forth
a paper which looked like bank check.
but which the reporter was unable to
read, as Mr.. Tubbs shook it about very
violently in his excitement.
The reporter then suggested that nc
cording to his limited knowledge of the
law II he would present the check be-
fore o'clock and it was accented bv
any of the banks of the city it might he
equivalent to the cash. He said he did
not think this necessary, as he had
oifered il ut the sale. Just then he and
Mr.. Berklcy went up the stairway of
the Stewart building and the reporter
wended his way westward.
lfyou have houses for rent or property
tor sale put small Ad. in THE TIMES
want column. 1t Will cost only a cent a
word, and will bring what you want.
LETTER. CARRIERS, rstpO,.r
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
General JubaI Early's Escape.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Sept. 3O.-[Speciall
General Jubal A. Early had narrow
escape from death this afternoon. He
was standing in front of the building on
Main street, which was recently burned,
when suddenly, and without moments
the wall fell, burying him in Il
mass of debris. lie was rescued in about
twenty minutes. only slightly hurt.
from undcr some large timbers which
he d the debris oil his body.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01

rs an oX-team. drawing a load Of
stone. crossed the railroad on Jefferson
street the gate on the south side was
let down Just in time TO be caught in
one OF the hind wheels. The slow-go-
ing oxen moved on. breaking off ono
side of tho gate.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
Republican Split in the Second District

I''' III TIC ''"'"i! HIS!FIVf.
NORFOLK, Sept 3o.-[Special Two
Republican Congressional conventions
were held here to-day. The regular
convention nominated George L. Bow
don by reclamation as their candidate
Tor Congress. The antiB owden CON
vcntion, composed of delegates from all
the towns and counties in the district.
nominated. by acclamation Judge c.
w. Murdaugh! Of Portsmouth, in oppo-
Sition to Bowdcn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
Tom johnson Discharged.

Tom johnson, the colored man for
whom the colored lawyer, A. j. Oliver,
proposed to have writ of habeas corpus
issued Monday, was brought before JUS
Sergeant Traynham. and their being no
witnesses against him, he was dis
charged from custody
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
strause's Millinery Bnzanr.

Fall and Winter opening this season
especially will be Il fine display. We
make this business a study and spare
neither time nor labor 80 get our styles.
DO not forget that our opening days are
today and tomorrow. SrRAusE's Mil
LlNERY IiAZAAE. u Salcm AYn IL
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
L-anSdOWne
Business and ResidenceLots

Five hundred lots of this valuable
property, all within the corporate limits
Of the city of Roanoke, Va, will be put
on the market
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EINHE DAILY TIMES is KEPT RE-
n gularly for sale at the news stand
hf ALFRED S. BURDETTE & CO..
RSalem, Va.
The TINES can be found regularly for
6ale in Roanoke at the bookstores of
EEO. GRAVAT'r. JR., and NJ. l..
SMITH, also at DALLIS II DENNIS
News Stand
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
IMPORTANT COUNCIL MEETING.
The II. C w. Enjolns fhe Street
Railway Company.

From Building, ON Shenandoah and Com
monwealth Avenues in Order TO Submit
counter-Proposition to the City
co"ncii--Referred to Il Committee
The Overhead Bridge Bids Reiectea--
Other Matters.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01

Read THE TIMES every morning for
the news. Full telegraphic reports from
all over the world UP to O'Clock O. m.
Delivered in Roanoke. Salem ard Vinton
for SO cents per month.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY SOLD
And the Norfolk and Western is
the Purchaser.

MIR. Louis Fitzgerald Representing the
FIRST ana General Bondholders, Makes
"a Bid of a7,iqoooo and Gets the Road
"A Ripple ofsExcitement Caused by an
Outside Bid.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-01
Tho October l,nstlnrs.

October is criminal term OF the
Hastings court, and the session will
commence October l3th. Deputy Clerk
kizor says the docket promises TO be Il
long one.
THE TIMES, in it's new form, Is grow
ing i'll popular favor every day. Over
200 subscribers added the tirst week.