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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
TO W N TOPICS.
HAPPENINGS In AND AROUND
THE CITY.
GATHERED BY OUR REPORTERS.
The RccentAppointmsnt of Excise or.
hcers. A Times Reporter Interviews
Persons Interested I'm the Liquor
Business. What They Think OF II.

Ex-Governor mckinney appointed tie
excise board for this city Saturday
and they received their commits
sions yesterday. The board is COM
posed of Messrs. II. A. Buckncr,
Thomas w. Miller aud George w.
ramsey.
Que of tho members OF the board
told TIMES reporter yesterday that
the proprietors of all second and third
rate saloons would have to mend their
ways and keep more respectable houses
or licenses would not be granted thom.
EsAs this new law is of great moment
to all saloon Keepers, number OF them
were interviewed Yesterday to ascertain
their opinion as TO whether it is q good
one or not, and whether it will be bene-
fetal 10 The business.
Err. Woodward, of Nicholas g. Wood
ward, says! ut is az A No. law and
will work great good. There are many
reasons why it will be ofbeneflL. First,
Lecause it will do away with the pay
ment Of the license in coupons, and
second, it will have tendency to do
away with all third rate saloons.
G. y. Payne, proprietor OF The
Place." 1T is an excellent thing, L
think, aud will greatly raise tho stand
ARD and reputation Of the whisky BUSH
ness. The three men that were ap-
pointed viii all make good copscen-
tious officers
J. D. Rose: II think the law good
one and the selections made are excel
lent
T. W. Tuggle: with the exception
OF the coupon feature of the law, l
think it very good one. always
pay my taxes in monsy, but l think
person should be allowed to tender
coupons, if he desires to do SO. Tho
appointees are very good"
E. Oppsnheim: "The law is good
and so far as ! know the commissioners
are excellent men. | have mover paid
my license in taxes any way"
a. 0. Rau, Of Mcdonald " Rau:
1.-The men are all good enough and 80
is the law, with the exception Of the
coupons. paid my license last year
with them and so did number Of others
know This is my only objection
to it.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
"oUR WILD CAT"
Room Only" at tho opera
Hsuso Last Night.

"Our Wild Catp was not a seresh-
ing SUCCESS ut the opera house last
night, but it served TO amuse The largo
audience that filled the house and they
spont very pleasant evening. The
play docs not admit Of a great display
of talent, even if the company possess
cd it. Not that they have not talent,
for they have, but it must be confessed
that there is not genius in the CONF
panJ. But no one was foolish enough
to expect one at 10, 20 and 30 cents
admission. and SO they were not
disappointed.
Lillian Mortimer made pretty good
wild cat. She prsnced nimbly about
the stage, has tolerably good voice and
acted the part of a wilful, passionate,
unframed child very we'll. ]. F. Arm
strong as "Gabriel Rasdobadm," a
Jew, was not bad and 10 o graceful
dancer. Carrie Southwick is called q
hummer in the programme, but though
the reporter listened attcntively he
didn't hear single hum. What is q
hummer, anyhow
che company will be here all the
week and has a number Of 6rst-class
plays in it's repertoire. The programme
is changed every morning.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
TEE WEST END.
1t Is Fast Becoming n Popular Tho
rOughfare for Driving.

Yesterday was glorious day; bright
and beautiful. The wind tempered by
a warm sunshine, blew fresh over the
mountains, end the atmosphere was OF
just the right temperature to make
driving delightful,
Towards the West End and into Sa-
lem is fast becoming the popular thor
oughfare for driving, and every after
noon, during pleasant weather, scores
of equipages may be seen making their
way IN that direction.
The route presents number OF beau
tiful views, and several handsome
dwellings,, among them are the mag
nifficent new mansions of L. L. Fish
burne and James S. Simmons.
There has been a wonderful dcvel-
opment in the West End since last fall.
and property has increased many per
cent. in value. Streets have been laid of,
and graded. Shade trees have been SET
out. The street car-line has been eX-
tended there, and number of the lots
fenced Of. During thu present spring
and summer there will be as many hun
bred dwellings erected in that locality
and it is becoming more and more,
evident every day that the West End Is
destined to become one of the most
beautiful residence sections in the city.
The land is high and rolling. The
air is pure and refreshing and the seem
ery,the Blue Ridge aud the Allegheny,
is superb.
Many additional improvements will
be made in this section in the Dext few
months, and property there is contiu-
ually advancing in value. Messrs.
James S. Simmons s. Co., central con-
siderable property in this locality and
are kept busy Hisposiug of it.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
A Narrow Escape.

\ horse belonging to Mr.. &. W. c
Woolwine ran away yesterday after
neon and came near killing a little
child Of Mr.. w. W. Marston, the grocer
The horse was attached to buggy and
took fright near the Methodist church,
running down Second street aud First
avenue. Just in front of The Loan and
Trust company's Office was the little
child in q baby carriage, aud the fright
ened animal ran up on the pavement
and knocked the carriage over. IF a
gentleman, who was standing near. had
not caught the child as it fell, it would
sursly have been killed. Mr.. Woolwins
was in the buggy and received a severe
bruse on the leg, but was not other
wise injured.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
For Sale Cheap.

One latest improved National Cash
Register; new and in good order, price
sl5 less than can be bought anywhere
else; terms easy; going out business
reason for selling; no business man can
afford to do without one, tits better than
the most accurate high salary bonded
cashier, it does cashiers work &C
curately, never cheats it's owner, will
tell the amount taken in and amount
short without salary; any person oper-
ating it cannot cheat employer without
the customer and owner knowing it.,
as the amount paid turns up in large
figures in presence Of purchaser and
registers the same; customers atten-
ton is attracted to figures raising up by
ring of bell at each sale; thousands IN
use in other cities and daily being sold;
no person continuing business will sell
their register at any reasonable pres
if they cannotreplace the register. Ad-
dress box l45, Roanoke, Va.
mar15.eod6t III
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
A View Enterprise.

A joint stock company is being Or
ganized for the purpose of purchasing
the exclusive right to manufacture and
sell the ''Gilchrist Patent Slicer" in
Virginia, North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee
and Kentucky.
The machines are to DO manufactur.
ed in Roanoke as soon as necessary ar
rapgements can be made. thus drawing
money from a territory embracing
twelve large states, and making them
tributary, in financial sense, to this
city. Tho capital stock of the company
is to DO 100000 divided into shares Of
s25 each. The working capital of the
company will be $4,000.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
A New Law Firm.

Judge Samuel e. Williams and Co..
onel G. w. Hansbrough, two of the
most prominent lawyers in the state
have formed co-partnership for the
practice of law in Roanoke. Both Of
these gentlemen have made name in
their chosen profession, and today
stsn1 in the front rank. Judge Will
liams has had 'hirty-eight years expe-
renee as Judge and practitioner in the
courts of Virginia and Missouri. COL
onel Hanshrough is also lawyers Of
wide experience and has been connected
with some of the, most celebrated cases
in the state. He is an official reporter
of Virginia reports, and one Of The
most widely read lawyers in practice.
The firm ha elegantly fitted up an
Office at room IL, Moomaw building.
where they will be glad to see their
friends. See card in another column.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Sporting Notes.
sadly for the fray.

Hart is ready for the fray.
Tennis clubs should be forming.
Bristol has a ladies boating club.
Wismore is getting into condition.
Riverside Park 10 in fine condition.
A practice game Was played last
evening.
A meeting for organization will be
held this week.
Kirby, of Warronton, Va, hss been
written to for terms.
Roanoke needs q few inieldsrs and
two good batteries.
Gary is going to England to teach
the British baseball.
A professional runner is employed
at tho Machine Works.
Goeta, the Old pitcher of the Roam
okes, was in the city laat week.
There will be some surprises in base
bal circles soon. Watch for them.
We have good course on Roanoke
river. Can We not have boating
club?
Seeing the number of biCyoliits on
Our strests, a club should bs organized,
and suits aud colors adopted.
How about Virginia League. Ro-
auoke is to DO heard from yet. Let
our association DO up and doing.
The Boston Brotherhood team plays
at Charlottesville, Va. during the pres
ent week with the University team.
Cannot Roanoke have a chance at
themi
Would it not be good idea to get a
team together. and invite a few of the
League and Brotherhood clubs, now
soiJ6rning in the South, TO stop over
in our city and play a game.
A stock company is suggested. The
number of clubs in Virginia and
prospect for a league would make base
ball good investment in this city.
Let US have good club, aud prop erly
managed.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Interred Mt Oakland.

OAKLAND, Md, March 24.-The re-
mains of the late Slaj. Gen. Crook, ac-
companied by his widow, the military
escort and the distinguished pail bearers
arrived here on the Baltimore AMI Ohio
train from Chicago at 10 o'clock this
morning. They were inferred in the
cemetery Immediately thereafter with
simple ceremonies.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Hotel Arrivals,

HOTEL RoANoKE.-J. r. Ruffin
Virginia, VIM. H. Blackford, D. NJ.
Walker, Baltimore; D. j. Turner, jr.,
and wife, Norfolk; j. Theo- Rolling. j..
II. Wilson, Goo. W. Stinson, G. w. NJ.
Call, Philadelphia; F. S. Pennybacker
and wife, Mt. Jackson; NJ. c. Pelton.
Christiansburg; II Blackburn, Bedford
City; A. S. White, j. P. Pettyjohn,
Lynchburg;J. E. Kennaday, Brooklyn;
J. L. Reed, Steubensyille, O.; Thomas
Dean, Indianapolis; George j. O'Eeil,
New York; j. H. Frenck, Milwaukee;
A. Moore, jr., Berryville H. D.
Chaplin, Boston; J. P. Knoll, Michigan;
E. R. Burpee, Bangor, Me.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
A New Real Eatate Firm.

Tanner, Walden & Co., real estate
and rental agents, are new candidates
for patronage, and begin life under
the most encouraging prospects. All
of the members of the firm are young
and energetic men, with a thorough
knowledge of the value of real estate
in Roanoke and vicinity. They have
had experience in the business, and
their many friends wish them success.
Their advertisement will be found in
another column.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
MAHONE AND PARES.
Southern Republicans Do not Want
Him to IIave Is.

NV hOb
Him to Have Is.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-The
report that Malone is about to be APP
pointed Consul G sueral 10 Paris, spread
generally to-day, having been sent ont
from New York this afternoon as a
result of a Washington special to the
Mail and Express. Several prominent
Virginia Republicans said this evening
that they heard a week or ten days
ago that there was probability Of
Mahone's appointment. The publication
Of this fact has stirred up the Northern
politicians who will not let Malone
have the place if they can prevent it..
1t is a big Office and Malone will be
lucky if he secures the appoin tnent.
No tears Will be shed by the anti-Ma-
hone Republicans if he is banished.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
OH Can catastropI,e.

BURLINGTON, N. j., March 24.-Brid-
get Gallagher, an aged Burlington
woman, poured some kerosene oil on
fire from can. Flames burst from
the stove and ignited her clothing. She
was alone and ran wildly about the
house, screaming for aid, but before it
arrived she was burned SO horribly that
death relieved her sufferings in short
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Dishonest Mllamen Punished.

KINGSTON, N. Y, March 24.-The
state milk inspectors have caused the
arrest within the past few days of a
number of milkmen within villages and
cities along the Hudson on the charge
of adulterating milk. Fines of $25
were paid in each case.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Twenty Miles Burned Over.

wichita, Kan, March PA prai-
RE fire broke out fifteen miles northeast
of here and devastated twenty square
miles of territory before it was checked.
Ten farm houses with barns are known
to have been destroyed. The total loss
is estimated at Sl50,0G0.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
an:,ronching NuptlaIs.

Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Charles Ri. Hirt, esq, a prom
inent merchant of Calloway's, Frank
lin county, to Miss F. Addie Grant, a
pretty aud accomplished young lady Of
Rocky Mount, Va. Both of the con-
tracing parties are known by the editor
of the TIMES, and he extends to them
his best wishes for long life ofhappi-
ness. IS
The Ho5bie Music company, Lynch
burg, is headquarters for the best
pianos and organs on the market. In
addition to handling the best. they dis
pose Of them nj the very lowest prices
for cash or small payments. Give them
a call and satisfy yourself what we sey
+ sStruo. ,sss
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Police stopped the Tiel,t.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 24.-The po-
lice stopped the fight between Mike
Conley, the Ithaca giant, and Frank
Glover, formerly Of Chicago, after the
men had fought two rounds. Glover
was considerably punished.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
THEY STRIKE AGAIN.

The Liverpool Dock Laborers Have
struck Again. The Position Serious
Special to the TIMES.
LIVERPOOL, March 24.-The dock
laborers here have again struck. The
employers decline to enter into any
with the men anda dead
lock has resulted. The position is SER
intIa
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Gaudaur Wins Though Handicapped

GaudaHr Wlh5 THOUGH Handicapped.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March "a. =
Hamm, Gaudaur, Ten Eyck and Hos.
mer rowed race yesterday afternoon
on the st. Johns river at Mandarin, six
teen miles above this city. Gaudaur
was handicapped three boat lengths on
account Of his recent victories. He won
the race easily.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Iarve Glass works Burned.

CANTON, O., March 24.-The Canton
glass works were totally destroyed by
lire. The works were among the largest
and most successful in the country.
Loss 100000; insurance $4,000. Two
hundred workmen are thrown out of
employment by the fire. 1t is not
known yet whether they will be re-
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Frozen Out of Work.

LAUREL, Del, March Blowing to
the killing of peaches by the recent cold
snaps Marvel x Sons have indefinitely
closed their basket and crate mills, max
ing nearly 200 employees idle.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

LAUREL, Del, March 24.-Seven-yea
itch has broken out in the grammar
school here and has caused considerable
agitation. Several scholars have been
suSnanind
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Kemmler Takes L ouIetly.

AUBURN, N. Y, March "a William
Kemmler was officially notified by
Warden Durston, CT the Auburn prison,
Of the decision rendered in his case at
Albany. Kemmler displayed no signs
of uneasiness, and the only question
he asked was when he would be taken
away.
Mr.. j. Z. Richardson, agent for
Frederick Fl. 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 and
farmer. Persons wishing copy can
get it By RENTING 81. SO 10 the agent
Box 31g. Roanoke. Va.
mari 6-1m
Wanted An active psftrsr
Ten estate buainess OF will join
arrn ddirssss * e 8, Iinses
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

For rheumatiam, fumbago, neural gia,
cramp and collie there is no remedy
superior to lie genuine DE. Thomas
EcIeetrie Oil.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25


chants.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ROANOKE.
Capital 100000. Surplus s5O,oeO
ROANOKE, VA, March "a, 1890,
To whom it may concern:
1t gives me pleasure to state that the
dissolution of the firm of W. P. Huff Il
Co. is caused by no financial embar-
rassment, but by mutual consent. l
regard this firm ashore than solvent,
and would further state that their credit
with this bank is first class in every re-
spect. Respectfully,
81. S. TROUT,
Pres. First National Bank of Roanoke.
mar25-tf
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
OF INTEREST TO THE LADIES.
Tho Great Stock HeirOnimus I
Brush will Show In Few Days.


With the ladies this is one of the bust
est seasons of the whole year. The
comparatively sombre colors worn III
Winter are to be discarded sand the
daintisr ,fresher, lighter colo1s of Spring
will be worn in their stead. Heironimus
s. Brugh appreciate this and between
April first and fifteenth they will open
at their new store No. Ito Commerce
street one of the most complete stocks
of dress goods and notions ever seen in
Roanoke. They will have all of the
latest novelties in the market and it
will be treat for the ladies'.
The Blair Bin.
The Norfolk Virginian states The case
plainly and concisely: 1.-The repre-
ssntatives of Virginia in the senate
supported and voted for the bill and in
advocacy of the same made the very
best argument for its adoption that was
given from Southern standpoint.ln act
ing as they did, they but carried out the
expressed sentiment of the Democracy
of Virginia, as uttered in its platforms,
adopted at more than one convention.
With that sentiment and opinion, the
Virginiau has differed, and it is graft
fled at the defeat of the bill which it
has always considered wrong in princi-
pie. unconstitutional, subyersive of the
rights ofthe staIes. and a lever to place
the school system Of the South within
the control ola political party, whose
leaders have always sought to defame
its people and govern them with the
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

Vegetable and harmless, yet q mon
ster destroyer to any blood talnt a.. 81.
q. Alternative. Try it,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Mayors Court

The following cases were disposed of
in. the mayors court yesterday morn
ing: Z 49,.
Richard Martin. drunk, fined, ~.
Vt. 81. Hofanger, atepping team on
street crossing, fined sl.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25

Erysipslas and salt rheum was driven
entirely away from Mrs. . Andsrs
gon, Peshtigo, by Bird ck Blood
Bittars No equal as q blood purifss:
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-25
Attention, oh, Ye wosdsrers!

For the purpose of gratifying The
supsrstitious curiosity concerning the
dissolution of our business on the first
day of April, 1890, we publish the fol-
loving letter, which We hope will sat.
isfy the intsrrogations Of a few individ-
uals and local collecting agencies, who
have stated that financial trouble was
the cause OF our dissolution. All debts
which we owe will be paid on presenta-
ton at our Office.
Respectfully,
W.P. HUFF & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27
True Unto Death

dispatch from Birmingham, Conn.
dated the 10th, relates the following pa
thetic story of love unto DEATH Miss
Christina Mansfield, a beautiful Young
woman of this city, promised her hand
III marriage some months ago to Albert
Bersinger Before the date set for the
wedding the young man developed
symptoms of consumption and went
South for his health. Three weeks AGO
he wrote Miss Mansfield saying his illness
had developed into quick consumption
and that as his case was considered in
durable he would release her from her
engagement. He added that he intended
committing suicide, but would live long
enough to get her answer to his letter
Instead of writing Miss Mansfield an
swered the letter in person She went
South, brought her lover back and had
him placed in the New Haven Hospital
where she asked for and was accorded
the privilege of nursing him. She sold
her dresses and jewels to get little luxu-
ries for her unfortunate lover and made
other sacrifices for him. Saturday night
Bersinger died, and yesterday Miss Chris
tiana saw him decently buried The
expense of the funeral will be borne bv
her and will be paid out Of the wages
she hopes to earn as seamstress
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27
Liquor Crusaders.

The anti-liquor people, especially the
women of Missouri, do not mince mat
tiers in their crusade against liquor estab
lishments. While their extreme action
may indicate an inordinate amount of
zeal, it is not tempered with discretion
A dispatch from Pickardsville, in that
State, dated the 10Th, gives the TO low
ing account of the methods they adopt
Last Thursday a number of wome n
met and resolved to close up a club
house run by bury Davis in defiance of
the liquor laws The ladies met at
O'Clock lat evening to carry out their
design. Armed with rocks. hatchets and
axes. they proceeded to the saloon. &C
companied by the usual complement of
small boys and curious men.
With the rocks the women smashed in
all the windows. and with the axes
chopped down the door. Having gained
entrance to the saloon, the women pos
sessed themselves of the bottles and kegs
of beer and barrels of whisky, and car
rying them into the streets their con-
tents were entered into the gutter. Re
turning to tn saloon, the fixtures were
demolished. and the crusaders work was
done. Hamilton Brady, owner of the
building, says he will prosecute the wo-
men for destroying his property. Dury
Davis. who run the saloon. has nothing
to say.
The great majority of so-called cough
cures do little more than impair the d.
gestive functions and create bile. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral, on the contrary. while
it cures the cough, it does not interfere
with the functions of either stomach OF
liver.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

It can be given in cup of tea or coffee,
without the knowledge of the person
taking it, effecting a speedily and perma-
nent cure, whether the patient is a mod
crate drinker or an alcoholic wreck.
Thousands of drunkards have been cured
who have taken the Golden Specific in
their coffee without their knowledge,
and today believe they quit drinking on
their own free will. No harmful effect
results from its administration. Cures
guaranteed Send for circular and full
particulars, Address in confidence
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 1856 Race Street,
Cincinatti, O.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27

The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gdzette gets off the following
at the expense of Congressman Tucker:
Congressman Tucker, of Virginia, a son
of John Randolph Tucker, gives the
broad pronunciation of the letter a. He
says that while talking to one of his col
leagues the other day about his getting
a pair, or as he called it par, a joking
friend sitting by remarked that if it
hadn't been for his par he wouldn't be
in Congress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-02-27
Syrup of Figs.

Produced from the laxative and nutri
tious juice of California figs. combined
with the medicinal virtues of plants
known to be most beneficial to the
human system, acts gently. on the kid
neys, liver and bowels, effectuaily cleans
ing the system, dispeliing colds and
headaches, and curing habitual consti
patton.