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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
"A PROTRACTED SESSION.
But an Agreement of the TnriT Confcrccs
is not Reached.


WASHINGTON, Sept. a5.-TSpcciall-
This morning the Democratic members
of the committee OF confcrccs on tho
tariff bill joined the Republican NOM
bers and began examination of the
amendments agreed upon by the Re
publicans since they were last present.
At l:45 the confcrccs separated. after
having been in session since 10 o'clock.
MIR. Carlisle said that IL report was
not probable before tomorrow. Mr..
liiscock said that the situation was lust
as 1T had been. No agreement had been
reached on sugar or binder Irvine. A
settlement of differences might be
made at any moment, and there might
not be an agreement at all. 1t can be
stated, however, with almost absolute
certainty that the bill will be reported
tomorrow morning, but upon what
basis the expected agreement is to be
made is still unknown.
Iron and steel men have given up all
hope of securing Il change of rates on
steel billcts, which remain as fixed bv
the Senate, 40 of Il cent per pound
when valued at less than a cent Il pound:
$40 OF cont when valued at one cent
Il pound
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
GRADING THE STREETS.
The Chain Gang Working on the Northern
Extension OF Jefferson Street

Inc Nhain Gang Worising on the Northern
Extension Of Jefferson Street.
~ force of eight convicts and four
hired hands is at work on the northern
extension Of Jefferson street. The high
hill between Fourth and Fifth avenues
Is being cut through. The dirt and
stone taken out OF tho excavation is
being used to raise the grade of Fifth
avenue. The cut will he about fifteen
rect at the highest part of the hill and
ruth avenue will be raised four or five
feet in the valley below
The street will probably be graded
through the next bill by the Catholic
church.
~ TINES reporter passed around that
way yesterday, and the convicts under
Officer Cooper seem to be doing satisfac-
tory work.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
Struck Mt Inst.

MELBOURNE, Sept. 25.[Special] The
shearers in New South Wales and
Queensland have at last gone on strike.
The employers in Sydney insist that the
unionists shall accept tho principles
laid down In their recent manifesto be-
fore they will consent to hold conference
with the strikers
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26

Messrs. J. Il. Joyce and William Hen
derson called on TIE TINES last night
as a committee from the Federation of
Labor to confer about the establishment
of a labor column in TIE TIMES. Salts
factory arrangements were made and
the column will be established at an
early day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
a Brother ofH.L. Gnl,nbcr.

Mr.. ID. c. Gallaher, of Charleston, w
Va, has rendered his resignation as Il
regent of the West Virginia University.
and Hon. James II. Brown, of Charles
ton, has been appointed to ill the va
cancy. Mr.. Gallahcr is a brothcrof Mr.
ii. l.. Gallaher, of the freight dcparI-
ment of the Norfolk and Western Com
pany.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
For the Shenandoah Sale.

General Passenger and Freight Agent
o. H. Roger, Auditor w. G. Mcdowell
and superintendent ID. w. Flickwir, of
the Shenandoah Valley railroad, are
now in Philadelphia arranging for the
sale OF the road, which occurs Septcm-
Der 30
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
Isoiler-Makers Organize.

temporary organization of the local
Union OF the brotherhood Of Boiler
makers has been effected, and the union
will be permanently organized as soon as
the charter is secured. 1t will number
about forty-five members.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
Burial Of DR.. c. s. Cooper.

The burial of DIR. c. S. Cooper took
place yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
in Fairview Cemetery. The Masonic
fraternity had charge of the ceremonies
and their service was very impressive.
a large concourse of people followed
the remains to their last resting place.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
Judge Caldwell for Governor.

DENVER, Col, Sept. 20 Speciall-
The Democratic State Convention this
morning nominated Judge Caldwell of
Trinidad, for governor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
Death of Colonel Cnrrincton.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 25.-[Special T.
Colonel William c. Darlington, who
served as mayor of this city for four
terms, died in Williamsburg tonight
after lingering illness.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
FINEST STRUCTURE IN VIRGINIA.
That is What the Terry Building
Will be When Built.

70 Front Scvcnty-Fivr Rect on jefferson
Seven stories in Height With all I'm
provements in Lighting, Heating and
Elcvators--To Cost 100000
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

II WILL SELL BY AUCTION FOR
4 Mrs. Y. j. Cordcr, at her residence,
corner Tazcwell and Henry streets, all
of her household goods and furniture.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock Satur-
day morning, September 3Tth
sep2G-2t G.. l.. STEVENS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
Base Ball Yesterday.

League Boston 4, Allegheny 3; Glove
land ,, New York 4. brotherhood
Buffalo 6, New York 10; Cleveland 10.
Boston 4; Pittsburg >, brooklyn L. AS
scciation-Toledo :, Baltimore /.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
THE CONGRESSIONAL CALENDAR.
The Land Forfeiture BillAdopted
in the sIouse.

sl,ooo.ooo FOR the Purchase of Nickel.
10 Prevent Another Siicott---post-
master Whcat's Peculiar Pcruuisites---
Tie Senate Defends the Hoincsteaders
From Unjust Mineral Locations.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
LansdoWne
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, 1890-09-26
OCTOBER I, 1890.

This land lies between the Melrosc
property and the Norfolk and Western
railroad, and is the most valuable
property yet placed upon the market in
this city.
1t is situated east of the Roanoke Iron
Companys furnace, and adjoining the
Hyde Park Addition.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company have recently purchased u
portion OF this property, and arc now
about erecting some valuable improve
men.s thereon.
Negotiat ions are just about closed for
the location of 5000, 600 steel plant
near the business portion Of this
property.
This will probably be the greatest op-
|, portunity over offered for valuable and
well located property within the city
limits.
Tho Roanoke and Salem Dummy Line
runs within one block Of this property,
and tho projected lines of the Baltimore
and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio rail
roads will run near this property on
their entrance into Roanoke.
PricSlists and maps will be in the
hands Of all Roanoke real estate agents
on October |.
TIME QUARRY TRACT, containing
Il 40 nice building lots, for sale as n
whole at So, 000--only SlS3 each-lying
immediately south of the Machinc-Shops
Furnace and adjacent to the principal in
dustrics Of the city. Lots in Oak-Ridgc,
adjoining this property on the north, are
held at moro than double the price asked
for these. The best Stone Quarry in the
city about the center of the tract For
particulars sec j. X. IIOCKADAY,
Scp2l-l0t 100 First ST., ,. W.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-26
Tho Weather To-day.

For Virginia, rain, cooler, followed
by rising temperatures; southeasterly
winds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

run the Coleraine House at Coleraine,
Mass, for the past three years, is assisting
in taking an inventory Of the goods at Mr.
Sherwin's store with the prospect Of buy
ing an interest therein.
G. J. Howe and bride arrived last week
Friday evening. They are to occupy Mrs
Clark Noung's tenement on Main street
ID. f. Taylor, proprietor of the Jamaica
House, lost a valuable horse last week
}. c. Robinson, treasurer of the Jamai.
ca Savings bank, is quite sick with la
grippe.
Dea. T W Boynton, who has been very
sick, is able to be out again
Mrs. DR. Joel Holton and Mrs Lucy KEEL
logg are on the sick list
j. NJ Clark has rented Vim. \. Bogle's
farm for the season.
G. r. Amsden has sold a timber lot to
Wright. Reynolds x Holmes
F. G. Hosley has bought out the meat
business here and H. l. Shaffner works for
him.
NJ NJ Bradley has gone to West Towns.
bend aud is running the meat business at
that place.
The cylinder head of the engine at Mr.
Wardwell's mill blew out and was broken.
so business at the mill is suspended until
repairs can be made but his teams are
busy trucking in logs, aud the mill will
soon he running on full time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18
East Dover.

Winnie Sherman began her school in
Dummerston last Monday.
Mark Adams of Newfane has two lambs
which, when they were two and four days
old weighed 10 and Il pounds.
Miss Helen Lazelle and her nephew Harry
have gone to Bernardston, Mass, to visit
friends
Surprise parties are having their dav in
this place The last one was to surprise
Dan and Belle Hale last Tuesday evening.
Ida Goodell came home from Amherst
last Saturday evening. She has been at
work the past winter in the hat shop.
{. F. Brown has sold his share of the
mill to his partner, George Hale, who CON
tinues the business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

Mrs. Jerome Temple, who has not enjoy
ed good health for years, has failed rapidly
the past few days, and as last resort ha,
been carried to hospital in Boston.
Mrs. Sumner and Miss r. NJ. Fits, who
have been under the doctors care few
weeks, are now improving slowly.
George Phillips, who has worked for our
merchant, NJ. d. Leonard about a wear,
was obliged to return to his home in poor
health few weeks since, and has been
quite sick with fever
The W. c. 7. [. are expected to meet
next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. b.
Il. Eager, and the l.. T. L. the 2Gth with
Mrs. f. A. Pierce.
Our Easter concert, by being appointed
a week later than others, gave us a beauti-
full sunny day and good congregation. al
though there was SO much sickness many
were unable to attend. Friends furnished
flowers which the children carried.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

Surry W. Stimson, who died Tuesday
night OF last week, was born in Ludlow
June 20, 1927, and had resided here most
of his life. He was a public-spirited. sue
cessful business man, and had contributed
in many ways to the building up Of the
manufacturing and business interests of
the place. He held many town offices and
was sheriff OF Windsor county for II years
he was member of the board of trustees
and first vice president of Black River
academy. He leaves a widow and infant
daughter, and son, H. P Simpson, pres
ldent OF the American National bank Of
Kansas City.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ilniugtOn.


The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance union will
be held on Friday afternoon. April %, at
the home of Mrs. Anna r. Spencer This
meeting will be a social and tea party, to
which each member of the union is cordial
ly invited. A literary program will be
given and Temple mite boxes opened. after
which tea will be served. 1t is hoped every
member will respond to this invitation. as
no cards will be sent out
d. G. Leonard x Son have Just received
an order for a carload of sugar and syrup
from San Francisco Cal
Mrs. G.. NJ Russell returns from New
York this week with a full line of fashion
able millinery goods.
1t is confidently expected that Rev.
l.. P. Tucker will be assigned to this charge
for the coming year.
The mud is rapidly drying up, and we
shall soon have the best of wheeling
c. B. Lawton post has Just received
from the war department valuable set of
maps illustrating infinitely many of the
principal battles Of the rebellion.
c. G.. Leonard was in New York last
week and took a large number of orders
for sugar and syrup.
Burr & MacLilan have been making re
pairs upon their hotel property.
o.. f. Howe coltemplates erecting a two
story building upon the site of his present
shop, to be used as a blacksmith shop aud
woodworking establishment
Six families of Swedes are expected next
week.
The listers complete their work this week
so far as appraIsing is concerned, and will
place the abstract of the grand list in the
town clerks office on or before the 18th
Miss Lottie Wheeler, who is Justly re-
garded as one of the most successful teach
ers in the county, will teach in Putney this
spring.
H. Mann, jr., and O. H. Jones have been
absent this week upon the excursion to New
England City, Ga
o. o. Ware has been in New York this
week upon business
Rev Mr.. Tucker aud wife, and Rev. W.
d. Spencer are in attendance upon the con
ference at Brattleboro A number of the
Methodist people will attend on Sunday.
Mr.. John Patch and f. A. Willard, ir.,
left town today to join the excursion to
Cardiff, Tenn.
The committee appointed to draft re
port setting forth the duties of the several
reunion committees have performed the
duty assigned them, and their report
appears in the Times
Henry Adams will build fine barn this
season.
Postmaster Childs, wife and daughter,
were in town over Sunday.
Druggist Parmelee is painting and other
wise improving his attractive place of bust
ness.
c. c. Clark now occupies John R. Buell's
house on High street.
Mrs. A. W. Hodge, a highly respected
woman of North Adams, who died last
Saturday, formerly lived in this town,
being the daughter of Riley and Elmira
Boyd. She was married in 1868 to Mr..
Hodge and has ever since lived in North
Adams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

Deacon j. c. Robinson has been having
the grip, but is slowly recovering.
Our postmaster is still suffering, although
able to get into the post office now and then.
Sugaring seems to be over in our valley,
and most of the farmers have gathered
their buckets and are now preparing for
spring work.
George Shaffner is very low and it is
hardly expected by his family that he will
long survive.
An ecclesiastical council is called at the
Congregational church to convene Tuesday,
April %, to dismiss the pastor Rev. ]. f.
Whitney, who expects to close his labors
here this month
F. B. Mclean, former resident and pro-
prietor of the Jamaica House, and who has
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

J. W. Dexter and family of Philadelphia
have arrived at their summer residence.
Mary H. Morse is in Boston to receive
treatment for her throat.
Our spring term of 10 weeks school be-
gan last Monday, with Mrs. Herbert NJ
Adams as teacher.
5. H. Morse has returned from his flyiug
visit to Springfield, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

-, 49, "a '''Y9'' On Dec 81, 1894 vba,
G Mas ~, ms father died and he con m Jacob
i ninsdale to the funeral. From 'd thn up to
came over 70 Brattlnh.,.. IN Vhehce he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

On s..~v Ii0 wUuId
ys in that place.
t he has not ma
nptoE and Fitch
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

Ipr several years he personally sold the
whole product of the modest factory He
used to load his team with melodeons and
strike ont u ..,!.-L.i
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

that ppnba 2O organs in year to RI 1, ,il
hn -. IN a SINGLE month ~ ~ tIIles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

that i, IL - - o'ai tunes ABOUT It, SAVING
v,itS ~ Ine position he then occupied sn5
m"m ene opinions he entertained Il ana
th proper that his Connection VA, %ds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

0VN It TIUHY.
str "a. .. Morse q r has moved from 10 ASYLUM,
Do. r,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

- ~ u DuIHap Stand, and
on Monday. He will carry a
ooes, blankets, trunks I'd
| such -- ana
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18


without being bookish man and with
out pretenee to interest in difficult ones
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18
TO THE PEOPLE
OF BrattIeborO and Vicinity.

Five years ago today we took possession
of the store we now occupy for the purpose
of continuing the retail grocery business
bought of Martin Scott n Son. We have
succeeded in holding nearly all of the old
desirable customers, and obtained many
new ones. We have tried to please you
both in quality of goods and prices. That
we have succeeded our large and increasing
trade is sufficient proof. We realize the
fact that the best goods in the market are
what our trade demands and shall continue
to furnish You with the same. We desire
to increase our trade, but aS competition is
here we have no SPECIAL bargain to offer.
We can only promise you tair and honor.
able treatment, first quality goods and prices
that will compare fayOrably with any OF our
competitors. Yours truly,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-18

that Vrs.t ''S s uea'i We cannot but D,o,,..,
this d,S 20; :, man and a prince bss S.I,II
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-27

signaling. Next 20 the right is the
CardrewsvOlt meter, long. mar
row, black walnut box, containing
coiled wire and surmounted by a
gauge. which registers the electic force
in volts Anotser box, long and mar
row, is on the right and contains a re-
ducing coil 70 diminish the force Of
electricity before IL enters the volt
meters or the lamp box on the right.
Between the reducer and volt meter is
a small switch 20 turn the current of
and on the meter. The lamp box
contains twenty-tour sixteen can
dle-power incandescent lamps. and
shows when the current is on
and running steadily. Then come
two switches-one for short-circuiting
the current and the other the fatal
swi ten, which carries the current to the
wires connecting with the body OF the
condemn ned. Two wires a. the top con
meet with 4 dynamo I 900 feet away in
the north wing o. the prison One OF the
wires at the bottom will be connected
with the metal cap TO DO worn on the
head, and the other will 90 ad-
ius,ed 20 the base of sKemmler's spine
A. present these two wires remain
dangling from the ceiling. They will
be attached 20 board three feet square
fastened 20 the ceiling, which is already
in position, and which IS directly over
the spot whore the chair Is 20 be placed
There IS no sign Of a chair about the
building. but there IA no doubt II is all
ready 20 be put int. position at mo-
msnt's soties-
warden Durston has no. tivulged tho
day OF The eIecu;ion 20 living soul.
tut good gusssers name the middle Of
th. week a. tss time The warden IS
allowed 70 invite twenty-ops persons p
bs present consisting OF twelve rep
utabls oiHssns, rot 70 exceed seven as
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-27
BRIEF DISPATCHEs.

TIE Uuiea Psc as nsg sarnings io'
Afzrca ysers s. szl. IsT
TIE Rs4aiag Railroads large furnace
A. Ten pie RESUMED Friday alter ss'oa
Years .aisness
Georse Aesun ~as instantly kllle1
Fria4E a. 5alllYsa. 4lca., Ssl-s eS-P
itne two freisht ears
Hsn L otoyeg, for two terms mem
Ter Of tbe Illinois Lsgislatare. alea sud
aealy a. LaaaTk Friday n.ghE oi PAFsly-
sls OF the heart
Kansas i4rneFs reported Friday that
The pEos peets " tas winter whsSs crop
hsd been greatly improved By heavy
TAI u rain during ne three days pre-
ylOua
Broonop Fashiaghan, an old resident
Of Chippewa County. Wisconsin. aged
seyenty-hve years, HAs burned 10 death
on his farm Thursday While burning
brush.
Thursday night FIRE az Marion, Ina,
dessr0yed tho large barn OF Michael
Hannahsn. together with three head Of
horses and two head OF cattle. Loss,
s. OOo
Fire Friday afternoon IN the lumber
yard OF Paine & Co, AZ Northern Paeine
Junction. MINI, caused loss Of $780,
OQo ON which there is an Insurance Of
s2O. 600
The rush OF corn 20 market from the
Missouri Pacific country in Northern
Kansas and Nebraska continues, the re-
ceipts being now 100 per cent greater
than two weeks ago.
Westinghouse air-brakos ere 10 be
fitted to al the freigh tears on the Van
derbilt system. Similar steps have been
taken 10y the Pennsylvania system and
the Chicago, Burlington < quincy Com
pany.
An Official circular values the extent
OF the thefts Of Frederick Kim ball, the
fugitive teller OF the Peoples Savings
Bank OF Worcester, Mass, al SIS. S99,
and $4,000 reward is offered for his sp-
prehensiOn.
A. the meeting Friday in Iowa City
of the board OF regents Of the Iowa
State University Carroll C. Wright OF
Des Moines, was elected TO succeed his
brother, Thomas S. Wright who has
| moved 70 Chicago.
Citizens Of Fulton County, Ill, are
greatly excited by the appearance o!
rabid CANNES. Three persons bavo been
bitten, but by the application OF mad
stone the poisonous matter Was extracted
| from the wounds.
Adam Haskell, one OF tho most prom
| inent farmers in Owen County, Ind,
| committed suicide Thursday night at
his home near Marion by shooting. He
had been quite sick for month, and
| became despondent. .
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-27


TIE awful fate which awaits him, il
would 20 = small wonder IL the mAu
shoald bec0ne nervous IS the day o.
execution approaches and that hs should
give way - some mzEncr OF emotion.
Bat nst once has he shown any slgas OF
weakening. In fact hs rather court
death thaa shuns II.
The arrangements for the nnal act H.
the tragedy are Substantially com Pleted
and press representative mas been
granted tho privilege OF entering the
death ehsm5 Der ard examining the elee-
,rie appliances Tho present qearters
OF Kemm and tho room where he Is
20 die arc side by side in tho Isain from,
OF the prison. and from ais cell door 10 the
fatal chair IS distance OF abolt eighteen
feet The death cham ber 10 abou. sey
en,een feet vide by twenty-five fee.
long. and is dimly lighted by two small
iron-grated windows about four zee
above the Aoor. :rou which view o.
the main entrance OF the prison can be
obtalned. Between the windows on th,
east wall is long board, about ten foe,
In length and three and . half or four
feet high. On this is arranged me
chsnical appliances for testing, moasur-
ing. and governing the death-dealing
current. At tho left Is a common elec-
tric push button, which communicate
with the dynamo room, and is used for
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-27
A 8UCKET-sHOP FAILURE.
The PittsOargh Commission Company. an
EKteHsivs Special Wire" Ceneern. Col

The PittsberEh Commission Company. an
EKteHsivs Special Wire" Ceneern. Col
ispsss.
PITTsBUReH, Pa, April &c. 1t has JUS,
been reported that the Pitts burgh Com
mission Company, the Ereatest bucket
shop In this city, has failed. The COM
pany bad special wires 10 New York,
Chicago and 70 points throughout Ponn-
sylvauia. The compsny's business was
larger than any three similar con-
Germs In this city. The capital stsck <
was only $4,000. but the aggre-
gate amount handled By them was
a. least $500. 900 year. Their liabili-
ties are estimated a. $3.50. 600. Il Is
said that The company paid out $3.50, o0o
in -hs last ssven weeks SuDerintend-
ent Campo said sse bulge in grain aud
pork sadly crippled the concern, and the
continued advance in "a. stock market
rsndered ssortlVe all efforts 20 recover
He thoughs he prospects for resgming
wa-o poor