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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
FEARFUL DISASTER.
A Pauper School Burned-Twcnty-
six Boys Surocated.
BY Associated Press.

Dy Associated fTcsS.
LONDON, January The boys
section of the paupers' school, IN the
district Of Forest Gate, in connection
with Whitechapel and Poplar Unions,
took fire last night while the inmates
were asleep, and was burned with
terrible results. Twenty-six of the
boys who were in the upper stories
were sutfocated before they could be
rescued. Fifty-eight other boys were
safely taken from the burning build
ing amid terrible excitement. Two
Of the matrons of the instt-t
tuition escaped in safety by sliding
down the water pipes. Several OF
the boys escaped in some way.
The superintendent Of the scbschi
rushed through the faEccs- ifsseaeedts
and brought out number of the Inc
mates. There were GOO persons in the
institution. The bodies of those who:
suffocated were carried to the main
hall OF the building, which was still
profusely decorated with Christmas.
greens. The fire was started by an
over. heated stove. The female de-
partment in which there were $50 girls
was not touched. The boys retired
last evening in the highest sq7
having been promised presents "a
New Year fete today. The sceI In
the main hall where the bodies Of the
dead boys lie are narrowing. Rela-
tives and school-fellows of those who
persisted are loud in their lamenta-
lions.
LATER.-Further reports of the
fire show that the fire originated In
the clothing-room beneath the boys
dormitory, and the smoke and flames
issuing from the stove fue alarmed
those sleeping on the top floor and
they made their escape. The fire en-
gines were promptly on the scene.
The employees of the adjacent rail-
way station rushed to the scene and
rendered valuable assistance. The
cries of the boys who were unable to
escape were terrible. The bodies OF
two ladies were badly burned, but it
is believed that they were suffocated
before they were burned.
The ages Of the boys are from Ito
12 wears.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Lynshburg Takes the Cake.

]. o. Haynes, proprietor City hotel;
August Benning, the Salem avenue
jeweler, and Mr.. G. ". Beckner, man
ager Of the opera house, met ycster.
day, as special committee, and read
over and considered at length the va
rious articles which have competed
for the $40 offered by W. P. Huff
& Co., coal and lumber dealers,
for the best receipt for
keeping husbands home at
night. After deliberation they decided
that the article contributed by Miss
Ada Tanner, which appears elsewhere
in this paper, was entitled to the
prize. Miss Tanner is a writer of
some note. having contributed fire.
quently to different magazines. She
will probably have the opportunity
Of putting her theories to practical
test q little later.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Halsn Of Zeal Estate.

Notwithstanding the Indictment
weather. there has been considerable
activity In real estate for tho past
three days. Among the sales reported
are tho following by James 8. Sim
mons g. Company: Three lots for the
Northside Land company to ]. G.
Black well three lots in Ingleside ad.
dition to William Hi1on, OF Danville;
eight lots in West End to Thomas W.
Spindle, OF Christiansburg; two lott
in Ingleside to E. T. Kindred jr.; one
lot in Linwood addition 10 Harry
Day; ono lot in Linwood to Miss Alma
Porter; six lots on Well street to the
Roanoke Construction company, the
whole aggregating $9,5eo.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Cernulimene Go Q wniIread omcer.

1t has been the custom OF the Nor
folk and Western Railroad company
for years past, to award, at the close
Of the year, special premium to the
section foreman who can show the
best and smoothest track. The in
spection committee, which went over
the Radford division last month, were
unanimous in their decision in favor
of giving this premium to Captain j:
F. Terry, who is foreman Of the yard
force ut Roanoke. This 10 . well
deserved compliment, and the Norfolk
and Western Is fortunate in securing
the services Of such q man as Captain
Terry, who is looked upon as being a
master workman in his branch OF rail-
road service.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
PERSONAL Points.
CeminEs and aeings Of Persons We

CeminEs and Ceilings Of Persons We
Knew.
Mr.. Charles Lyle was confined to
his room yesterday by aickness.
Colonel J. Hampton Hoge,. Of Chris
tiansburg, was in the city yesterday
Judge William Gordon Robertson
is confined to his bed BY sickness.
DR.. G. James madea business trip
to Buchanan yesterday.
Mr.. Keane Michael, who was in
jured at the machine works last Mon
day. is improving very rapidly.
Dir. William G. Flagg, Of Christians
burg, was in the city yesterday, max.
ing Investments In real estate.
Mr.. ]. n. Sublett. Of C hristiansburg,
made several purchases Of real estate
here yesterday.
Miss Bette Foster returned yester.
day from Petersburg, where she has
been spending the holiday vacation.
Mr.. W. 8. Pole returned yesterday
from visit to friends in Hagerstownr
Maryland.
mrb. LIZ. W. i. STOEloi duO IoAbA
Cora Soard have returned from q
visit to Franklin county.
Mrs. v. W. Wheeler, of Vinton, ii
In the city, stopping at Mrs. Cordsr's,
on Franklin street.
Mr.. A. W. Pratt, Of Lewistown, Pa,
has accepted position In Chlol
Engineer Goes office.
Judge Parrish, Of the law firm Of
| Lockett 81 Parrish, returned yester-
day from a visit to his family at Ap-
pomattox courthouse.
Mr.. R. H. Edmundson, OF South
Boston, Halifax county. Was In the
city yesterday stopping at Hote
Felix.
Captain T. ". Spindle, Of Chris
tiansburg, left for homo yesterday
evening after making several ex
tensive purchases Of real estate.
Mr.. Robert Edmonton, tobaccon
ist of Halifax courthouse, was In th.
city Yesterday on business connected
with his particular limo.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
THE NEW BANK BUILDING.
A Beautiful Addition - Reaneke's
business Meuso1.

business Meuses:
The finishing touches to the now
Commercial National bank, corner Of
Campbell and Jeffers on streets, were
put on yesterday, and the officials
removed their quarters from Salem
avenue to the new building.
This is now the largest and finest
bank in the city The flooring Is Of
variegated thing made by Philadel-
phia firm, and Is very pretty, while
tho ornamental ceiling 10 finely exc
cuted piece Of work. All the wood
work in the bank 10 of natural cherry,
and the counters, which are models
OF excellence and beauty, were made
in Cincinnatii and sent hore In Sec
tions to be put up. Mr.. W. II. Grove,
the contractor who had charge OF the
work, deserves much credit for the
admirable manner In which ne has
performed his task.
The Virginia Steel company has q
handsome suite OF rooms on the SEQ
und floor Of the building, and was en-
gagged In moving their offices
Yesterday.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
RAY0ke4.

It appearing that ths call for a
meeting of contractors, sub-consrac.
tors and material men at the once OF
T. W. Miller. Esq, for Friday night,
January 3rd, at 8 o'clock, was
issued through Misunderstanding, all
the parties interested are notified that
the said call IL revoked. The meeting
for the purposes heretofore advertised
will be held in Rorer Hall at the same
time as designated above.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
F,s sub,.rt, for Retributiop.

Thomas Akers and Robert Cooper,
who are charged with committing an
outrage on two young girls living Eear
Christlansburg, had close call fol
their lives yesterday, according to re-
ports from that locality. They were
removed from Jail about 4:30 o'clock
in the afternoon, to rescue them from
the vengeance Of outraged citizens,
and if they escaped lynching last night
they were very fortunate.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Plea.nnt surorIse Party,

A New Years surprise party was
gwen at the residence OF DR.. Hart
last Tuesday night, in honor OF Miss
Artie Hart. About twenty couples
were present and very pleasant
evening was spent. The city band
was in attendance and discoursed
some choice selections, contributing
very much to the pleasures Of the oc-
casion.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
A Valuable Gift.

The sisters of the Gainsborough
First Baptist Church, colored IS Old
Lick on yesterday, presented &their
pastor, Rev. r. R. Jones a III gold
watch and chain. They Az, nJr-
chased at Pickens' Jewelry Sf0fs21 p
the inscription on the watch was
handsomely engraved by Mr.. A. Pick
en- ir
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Unayoidablx DELAYED.

While the dummy train was making
its second trip yesterday morning. a
valve in the engine broke and in con-
sequence delay of several hours was
occasioued. A machinist was immedi-
ately sent for and the broken part
mended as quickly as possible. The
delay was very annoying to the pas
sengers, but was entirely unavoidable.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Returning TO Work.

Si1ty-two negroes from Bedford and
other counties east of here passed
through the city yesterday en- route
to the Cripple creek country to re-
sumo work in the mines there, which
was temporarily interrupted by the
arrival of the holidays. They ap-
peared to have had good Christmas.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
APIsnsaut Affair.

Miss Ida Hart, daughter Of DR..
Hart, OF tho northern pert OF tho city
was the recipient OF q pleasant visit
from a number OF friends and a de-
lightful serenade by the Magic City
band last Tuesday night. A aplen
did supper and good music made the
evening a most enjoyable ono to all
in attendance.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Returusd Home.

Mr.. William H. Woodson, an ON
ploye of the Roanoke Machine works,
and one Of our most worthy citizens
returned home yesterday evening
from q visit to his sick daughter, Mrs
N. B. Whitehead. OF Philadelphia,
who is in an improving condition.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Liaenase IsnueA.

Twenty-three city licenses were is.
sued during tho month Of December,
1889, amounting to e1S0.S2. The
number Of state licenses issued was
nineteen, amounting to 412l.46. The
total amount Of tax for licenses COL
lected for the city during tho year 1889
amounted 81, 465.63.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Contributing to the CITY Finances.

Bill Hickman, colOred, was assessed
$50 yesterday by the mayor
for carrying concealed weapons.
William has figured before
his honor on several other occasions
upon a similar charge, and made to
contribute each time nice sum into
the city treasury for the offense.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Convalescing.

Mr.. George o. Houston received a
letter yesterday evening from his
nephew in Philadelphia, stating that
his brother, TT. Houston, manager
of the Grocer furnace. had been i'm
proving considerably in the last few
DAYS, but that he was still suffering
with pain in his head.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
virginia Packing Company

At a meeting of the stockholders OF
the Virginia Packing company. in the
Office Of the Roanoke Loan, Trust and
Safe Deposit company, yesterday
morning, the following directors were
reelected: w. P. Moomaw, J. A.
Jamison, G. O'Leary, 8. W. Jamison,
Il. 8. Trout. n. T. Nininger and G. A
Moomaw. The directors will hold q
meeting at the same place next Mon.
day to elect officers Of the company
for the ensuing year. From all that
can be ascertained the affairs Of the
company are in a most fl0urishinf
condition.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Dissatisfied with the Verdict.

Mr.W. l.. Hickok, OF Christiansburg,
was in the city last night. He repre-
sents the people of that city as very
much incensed at the verdict OF the
jury sentencing Thomas Akers to
twenty years imprisonment in the
state penitentiary for assaulting Hat
tie Sumner.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Installation.

The officers of Mountain Dale Lodge
No. 40, o 0. F., were installed last
night by Grand Master N. e. White
hurst, OF Portsmouth. The following
is list of the officers: Noble grand,
DR.. H. A. Sims; vice-grand, g: W.
Chenault; recording secretary, W. 8.
Harris; financial secretary, W: K.
Terrill; treasurer, A. Benning; chap
lain, C. c. Rowe; trustees, w. =.
Thomas, A. Benning and w. E.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
AINoR LOCALS.

The usual quota ofgood resolutions
was MADE yesterday, q large number
of which were broken before the sun
went down.
Gents sti6 and felt hats just
received at E. Gostz's, FL Salem
avenue. novl4-t
The public schools Of the city will
open their session today at nine
o'clock.
Boys and children hats at e.
Goatz's, 81 Salsm-avenus. novl4-t
-ChiIdrsn,s and MAnt's shoes veg
cheap at e. Gosts's, q Salem -aHasue.
uoyl4-s
Hats. caps and umrellas ct =.
oEstn's, 81 HaisrassYonle. noyl4-f
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

During the pi-ceptennial celebration
at Philadelphia, Mr.. George W. Childs'
presented a silver vase to be competed
for by the Welsh singing societies OF
Pennsylvania. In recognition Of this
generosity manv prominent Welshmen
on Monday presented to Mr.. Childs a
beautiful statue of Marguerite, the
work of Bezarlantl, the Italian
sculptor.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Shockfui Tragedy .
By Associated Press

AsHEvl11E, n. C., laassasr yy-s..---.s,
terrible tragedy. tookTlace in Mitchell
county, N. u, twelve miles from
Bakersville county seat, in drunken
row Christmas day. Three men were
killed. Friday, Monroe Garland,
brother of one Of murdered men, rode
up to a crowd III the same place and fir
ed into the crowd, killing three and
wounding twelve.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Fatality I'm aFamlIy.

Henry Warrington. brother OF
Cyrus Warrington, the colored brake
man who met his death in the wreck
at Big Spring yesterday, was killed
about two weeks ago by falling from
train between Big Spring and
Christiansburg. They were truly
unfortunate.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Isl LIFE woRTH LIyING 3

Not il you go through the world Q.
dyspeptic, DR.. Acker's Dyspepsia
Tablets are q positive cure Tor tue
worst forms OF Dyspe psia, Indlgestlonss
Flatulency and Constip ation: Gnar-
anteed and sold by Budwell, iiriss;
/ titan s. Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

Rev. DR.. Rankin, late of the Orange
Valley Congregational church, Orange,
N. j., was presented by his congrega-
ton with fine etching and set OF
solid silver ware before his departure
for Washington.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
On Ais WAY to the pennitentfary.

Sheriff F. W. Leonard, OF Smythe
county. passed through here yester-
day with George Conrad, who has
been sentenced to four years in the
penitentiary for stabbing a man with
intent to kill in October.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
The New Engine.

The new Norfolk and Western loco
motive No. 3S, lately received here
from Rogers Engine works, at Pater-
son, N. j., left here yesterday evening
with nine coaches for Bristol.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Meeting OF Directors.

A meeting of the directors of the
Landsdowne Land company was held
yesterday evening in the office Of F.
b Kemp g. Co., to consummate the
arrangements for the purchase of the
nronerty
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
Rainbax Party,

A rainbow party was held at the
residence of Mr.. Ja NJ. Watts, Cave
Spring, last night 1t was for the
benefit Of the Methodist church.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

Female should use "a. B. G.
Tonic.n II is Specific for their
special diseases.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

Calvin S. Brice aud John H. Thomas
opened senatorial headquarters at Coz
lumbus on Monday.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

Joseph Jefferson has given 400 to
the New York Memorial Arcs,---..-fs
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
FIRST BREAK
OF THE
SEASON

WE have a line of Ladies NEW
MARKETS and JACKETS that
we are offering at greatly reduced
prices:
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
N CLOAKS
- sTAPl GOODS
WE HAVE

Fruit of the loom, bleach, s. cts
Lonsda.e bleach, 81 cts.
l.ousds}e cambria. lv4 cts.
Wammo, utla. bleach, II cts.
New York mills. II cts.
Pride Of the West. bleach. ia cts
FORSYTH. II brown cotton. + cts.
Dundee. "A brown cotton cts.
Mohawk ValNy.l0-+ b.eached sheet
:ns 70 u cts worth so cts.
Utica. l0-4 bleached sheeiing TOR -
cts. worth So cts.
Pspperall, lo+ blcached shee'ing'
Ciark'S 0 y. 7. spool cotton, 4 cts
rer spool, 45 Ct. per dozen.
1t VIII pay You TO examine our S'ocH
fore purchasing.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

EOR SALE.-NICE DWELLING.
L nine rooms, for $3.50, in monthly
payments of $50. j. f. WINGFIELD,
real estate and insurance agent.
noy24 If
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

TOR SALE-BELOW COST, ONE
[ iron fence, suitable for a GENE
terry. Lot 15x30. c. r. Evans. dec25 1w.
HANDS WANTED-BY ROANOKE
III Manufacturing company. The
Roanoke Manufacturing company
want three or four good good shop
workmen. Fair wages will be paid
for good, worthy men. Nothing else
need apply. dec l4-tf
TOR RENT-AN EXCELLENT
L stable. inquire at HOBBS &
BAKERS Store, Salem avenue.
aeC9i sw
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

FULL LINE Of Plush Goats, Jackets
Modleskas, and | jackets.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

TOR SALE-NICE DIV ELLING.
L nine rooms, for $3.50, in month
ly payments Of $50.
Lot in Edgewood for $500, $50 cash
and $40 per month.
House and lot on Eighth avenue,
s., 200, $500 cash and s95 per month.
House and lot on Eighth avenue for
$3.50, cash $3.50 and $40 per month.
Hyde Park lots at $3.50 to 5000
J. F. WINGFIELD,
Insurance and Real Estate Agent, l4S
Salem avenue
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02

! OST-TWO LITTLE FOX TER
IL riers; white bodies with black
and brown spots, stub tails. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by
returning same to Mr. 3. b. Haupt.
the owner. jan tt
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-02
WANTS..

GENTS WANTED, AT ONCE,
n for Life and "Reminiscences OF
Jefferson Davis. Edited by Justice
Lamar, U. s. Supreme Court. Part
OF proceeds given to erect n monu.
ment to Mr.. Davis. Complete outfit
81. Address r. II. WOODWARD
s. CO, Baltimore, Md. eEA few
good general agents wanted. jana 1t
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-11-20
GOVERNOR FOWLE
ISSUES HIS THANKSGIVING PROC.
ta 9ai LAMATION. frtf1

"a ~ g.
"Since the Independence of
the American colonies was Sc
cured there has been no peri
cd of our history as a State
in which Divine Providence
has blessed us with more a.
bundant returns for labor or
indicated more clearly His
purpose to preserve our civil
and political liberties,
Now. therefore, that public
Acknowledgement ofour graf
itude to Almighty God for
His great goodness to us, as
a State and people may be
made, |, Daniel G. Fowle,
Governor of North Carolina,
do hereby appoint Thursday
the 9th day Of November,
1890, as a day OF public
Thanksgiving and praise, and
| earnestly recommend that
the people of the State assem-
BILE on that day, attheir usu-
al places of worship, and re-
turn thanks for the great
prosperity which has been
vouchsafed to US and for the
immeasurable blessingswhich
we enjoy. And that every
heart may be gladdened, let
us remember the widow and
the orphan, the disabled SOL
dier; the poor and the afhict-
ed whom He hath made de.
pendent upon-our care, and
contribute literally OF our
means to the institutions
which have been organized in
our midst for their maintain
ance.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-11-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent
For the Democrat

For the Democrat
Senator Quay has by unan-
imous consent been selected
as the republican Jonah, and
there exists the best OF reas-
sons for believing that he will
be asked to retire, not only
from the craftsmanship OF
the republican National COM
mittee, but to resign his
membership. It wonld have
been done before now, but
that the question Of what to
do with j s. Clarkson has not
been decided. Clarkson is
vice-chairman Of the commit
tee and has always been an
humble tool Of Quay's, and
there il a feeling among influ
entail republicans against
his being made chairman oi
the committee, as he would
naturally expect. when Quay
retires. As soon as a salts
isfactory solution 0f that
difficulty is reached Mr.. Quay
will receive what the boys
call the 'sgrand bounce 4
Quay is now in Florida,
aud Clarkson Is also down
Eomth somewhere. They
both thought it Q good time
Tor disop ppearing for q while,
MI. Harrison u having Q
terrible time over the Force
bin. Mt. Blaine whose pre-
tlictions about The tariff bill
\ have materiSIixed % soon,
and 8 few other promineot
(. 4. fs : s3 z. NJ, ~ 4, ~ y ~ " \ \. X a N
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-11-20
The Highest In the World.

Au0 hAS uOob ~ th0 VVkhus ltt
The new Masonic building
now being erected in Chicago
will bo an architectural
marvel. tits to have a from
tage Of one hundred and sew
enty feet, a depth of one hun
hred and fourteen feet, will
be twenty stories high and
the roof will be nearly three
hundred feet from the level
OF the street.
\ There are to be eighteen
elevators, arranged in q Sem
icircle, having a total carry
ing capacity Of forty thous-
and passengers daily.
The entrance is to be forty
two feet high BY twenty eight
wide, and the rotunda, with
an area ofthree Thousand sev
Ell hunredd square ieetr will
be open to- the roof, where viz
|itors will, And q pavilion ga,
den from which they can SET
| i birds.eye view Of all crea
|tion. s';I s'' \ IVA an
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1890-11-20

credit. because OF his persis-
tency in behalf OF q postal
telegraph system, to which
Mr.. Gould is opposed, may
prove to be true.
1t is not often that the
leaders ola political party
have to complain because
they are given too much by
the voters Of the country.
but that's about the condi-
ton of the democratic lead
|ers. They fully appreciate
the emphatic endorsement of
the principles of the party
given by the people, but they
would have anticipated far
less trouble had their major
ity been about a hundred
less in the next House-it is
now so large that it actually
causes anxiety.
The feeling that the short
session of Congress will, in
it's anxiety to pass political
legislation, neglect to pass
all of the regular appropria-
ton bills, and thus make an
extra session of the Fifty
second Congress, in the
spring, necessary to provide
for the needs of the Govern
ment, has precipitated the
campaign for the speakership
and the other officers OF the
next House.