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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Good Bids for city Bonds.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Sept. a.
The bridge construction committee
opened the bids yesterday for the 8
per cent. bridge bonds, $4,000 Of
wbk;h have been issued, bearing 6 per
cess. and to run thirty years, the cor
-poration reserving the right to return
them in ten years. Bids were made
for all of them, but the committee
accepted the bids of Mrs J. L. Green,
of this city, for $4,000 at 1919 and
Mr.. John F. Scott, Of this city, for
$4,000 at 1O7 The remainder Of
bonds are held for future consideras-
ton. There was q bid of 106 by a Balti-
more party for the entire $4,000.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
FORTUNES FOR MANY.

Allen. the blacksmith. is now mil
lionaire through replying TO an adver-
t;sement Of unclaimed estates etc.
etc. lines. London, Mar. list, 1888.
If your ancestor came from the old
ecu try write 10 the EUROPEAN
CLAIMS AGENCY, SO Pearl ST., and 81
Stone ST, New York City, inelosing
25 cents for reply. and learn il YOU are
au herr to any Of the unclaimed estate,
there, worth more than hat Il billion
dol ars, chat rightly belong, chiefly. TO
american descendants os Europeans
who came to America years 20 Ii
Your ancestors came over more than
fifty ears aso there is IA pruba bllity
that You are heir to a fortune.
au,2S-6t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
OIL WELLS OVER THE LIME.
--latest News from tho West Virginia
Oil Belt.

F6RMERsbURG, Sept. 33.--1he well at
Ritchie mines, in Richie county, is 10
feet in the sand and showing up ire
mendous gasser. The well is 1,50C feet
deep. at later date the well is re-
ported flowing both gas and oil. En-
couraging reports are sreceivec from
Burning Springs and vicinity in
Writ county The big Roberts gasser,
with which it is intended to supply
this city, is still flowing at the rate of
1000, 900 cubic feet every "a hours.
The South Penn No.3, at Belmont,
is reported starting out at 500 barrels
per day.
The Cochran well No. 16, Barnsdale
s. Moore, at Eureka, is quoted at 200
barrels today. Mollory Company's
new well is being cased at Belmont,
and is close to the deep sand. The
Brown Oil Company, on the Jones
tract, is drilling three wells, two OF
which will be in next week. The
Stewart we'll, about one mile above
B mont, has the sand, but has not
vet been drilled in. All of the old
wells are keeping up to the standard.
The drilling en- the opposite side OF
the river still continues.
Many new wells are going down,
md some of them have the sand, but
are small producers. The Mill well,
at Newport, is not yet in. but is ex-
pected every day. On Calf creek,
Horseneck, and other points in vari-
Gus directions from the old field a
number of new wells will be begun
within the next few days. None OF
those going down in those Localities
have struck the sand. In Writ county
there are number of wildcats in
progress. 1t is reported that a com
pany will sink number of test wells
on the Thomas Beckwith farm, below
Subeck,. on the ground of the old gas
springs. There is a report that three
test well will be started shortly
within three miles of this city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
SPEAKER REEDS FIGHT.
The Democrats Preparing to Give
Him n Hard Tussle

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. IA quiet
but persistent still Eunt is being con-
Quoted by the Democrats, who hope
to be able to retire Speaker Reed, as
the first district is and has always
been close one, but Republican
speakers of national reputation are
being brought into the district.
1t is alleged that Senator German,
of Maryland. came to Portland and
spent Sunday comforting with the
Democratic leaders, and that he
brought an immense amount of cash
with him to be used on doubtful
voters.
The Republicans in the First dis
trict expect to return Mr.. Reed by a
handsome majority. Chairman Man
ley of the State committee, told a
correspondent today that he looked
for a majority for Governor Burleigh
of at least 10000, and hoped to make
it 1900. Reed will, however, run be-
hind his ticket. The Democrats are
receiving heavy financial assistance
from outside and are betting even
money that they will down him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
TIRE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Meets at o. ID. Derr's Office and Reor.
ganizes for Work.

a meeting of the Democratic Exc
cutive Committee was held last night
at the office of Oscar D. Derr & Co.
R. A. Bnckner, o. D. Derr, S. w.
Terrill, Frank Cotfman and NJ. G
Thomas were present. The resigna-
ton of J. A. Mcconnell was read and
accepted, and Hugh Wiley selected
to fill the vacancy.
NJ. C. Thomas was reelected CHR
man, and Oscar D. Derr. secretary.
w. S. Gooch, j. b. Levy, Thomas w.
Miller, R. j. Eckloff and Louis W..
Terrill were appointed on the finance
committee. Work in the campaign
will be began at once.
The committee adjourned to meet
subject to the call of the president.
All the members of the committee
are tried and experienced workers,
and matters will now move forward
with rush. a politicaI canvass will
be made with the object of finding
out the status of every voter in Roam
oke, as well as those who are not yet
entitled to q vote.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Cremation at the Montgomery White.

MONTGOMERY WHITE, Sept. a.
The majority of the guests were SUR
prised last night on leaving the ball
room to meet about dozen of the
guests in long, black robes and wear
ing masks. In the lead was Mrs. Jorden
with the torch, followed by Captain
White and Mrs Vandiver, bearing
the remains of Annie Rooney, on
their way to the furnace of crema-
ton, followed by the chorus COM
posed of Mrs. George Sexton, Mrs.
McCahan, Maud and Hattie Weider.
Miss Vandiver, Miss Sexton, Miss
Maud Sullivan, Judge Page and
daughter, Lawyer Thomas Sullivan
and Mr.. Thomas, singing Little
Annie Roony.i'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
FOR a SECOND CHURCH.
The Prcsbyterians Declare the Neces-
silly for Anofher Organization.

The congregational meeting of the
Presbyterian Church last night re-
solved that the time has come for the
erection of a second Presbyterian
church in Roanoke. After some dis
cussion of plans, ETC., the meeting de-
cided to appoint a committee on ways
and meens to look after securing a
suitable location and to make ar
rangements for raising the necessary
funds for its erection.
Colonel Thomas Lewis, Messrs. w.
L. McClannahan and j. H. Earman
were appointed on the committee with
instructions to report to an adjourned
meeting of the congregation. The
meeting adjourned subject to the call
of the committee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Racing Yesterday.
sHEEPsHEAD BAY.

First race. seven Fights Of mile
Princess Bowling won, Al. Farrow
second, Fitz James third; time, 1.2744.
Second race, Sapphire stakes, five
and one half furlongs-Gasccn won,
Key West second. Void third, time,
LILO. Third race, one and one,eighth
pnfles-Buddhist won, My Fellow secs
ond MILFORD third; time, 50 4-5.
Fourth race, Twin City handicap,
one and one quarter miles-Firenzi
won, Tournament second, Eurus
third; time. 2.07. Fifth race, one and
one-eighth miles, selling Vivid won,
Sam Wood second, Hy-Dyth third, time,
/. 58 RS Sixth race, one and one
quarter miles on turf, Philosophy
won, Lavinia Belle second, Master
lode third; time, 200 10.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Kcpuedy,s Sen. arlonaI Affnch.

WAsHINGToE, Sept. Bin the
House the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES con-
tested election case occupied the day.
Kennedy, of Ohio, Republican ere
ated a sensation by making a seorch-
ing attack on the Republican sena-
tors for shelving the electionib bib, ma
bitterly excoriated Senator Quay for
not making answer to the Charges
against his personal character.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Match BILLIARDS.

The match game of billiards which
was played in the elegant billiard
room of Omsby's cafe last night was
one of the most interesting ever seen
in Roanoke. It was between Messrs.
J.. "A. Rice, of Washington, d. c., and
E.. NJ. Ryan, of Philadelphia, who are
recognized as professionals. Mr. Rice
won by score of 300 to 27s. and was
presented with g. purse. Mr.. Henry
StoIl acted as scorer. Some improve
ments have recently been madeiinthe
billiard room, making it a very at
tractive place for the game, which
was witnessed by q consid erable crowd
of interested spectators.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
---e-
burned TO Death.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. S.-Three I'M
fortunates, mother, her daughter
and ap adopted daughter. Were suGo-.
Gated and burned early this morning.
by fire at their home, Nos 1862 and
and 1904 Germantown avenue. a5s:
Sarah Mcintyre, age So; Mamie McIn-
tyre, aged 10, and Agnes Rodgers, the
adopted daughter, aged II years.
are the names Of the victims.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Baseball Yesterday.

National League.-First game
Philadelphia, 6; New York. 0. Second
game-Philadelphia, 8; New York, s.;
Brooklyn, 10; Boston, 4.
Players League.-New York, IL;
Buffalo, z; Boston, 12; Cleveland. s;
Philadelphia, 10; Pittsburg, II; Chi
cago, z; Brooklyn, 4.
American Observation-Disclosures, 4;
Louisville, 10; Syracuse, 5; st. Louis,
8; Columbus, 5; Rochester, 2; Balti-
more, 2; Toledo, 4.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
SCORE BY INNINGS.
SUMMARY.

Earned runs. Roanoke. .. Two-base. hits.
Ford, Lanier Home run, Dolan. Stolen buses.
Ford, Rosenthal, Dolan, Wade. Double plays,
to Kelley to J. Jones, G. Jones to Bennett to J..
JONES' Bases on Balls, by McGann. 3. Struck
out, by Brodie, 5; by McGann, Is. Passed balls:
Keeley,3. Wild pitches, McGanp, /. Muncd
foul flies. Kirby, Widgin. Missed grounders,
McGann, Wade. Muffed fly, Bennett. Wild
throw, j.. Jones. Time of game, lbs. Umpires,
WEIGH and Ormsby.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
se. Iersey G.ass worIs. STARTING.

MILLvIbLE, N. j., Sept. 3.-Nearly
all ewindow-glass furnaces through
out New jersey will go into blast to-
morrow, and the outlook for the sea
son is very good. The Cohansey Glass
Works at Bridgeton, where trouble
is expected on account OF the r1mored
employment Of non union !, - B a1,,,aa
blowers, will not start q !, untll hut !, .ss
day, as the fattening ovens and cut.
ting rooms viii not be in readiness
until then. The company has as
-sured the union blowers that it will
not employ any non-union Belgian
workers,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
sam Jones Al Ly,,elshl !, ,

Rev. sam q. Jones, HE famous
Georgia evangelist WI II beg s two.
weeks, meeting at syue burg the fgtb
instant. The meeting will be held III
81 large tobacco warehouse arrazRed
for the oecasipn with 4 ssafs ing 81 81.
city Of 5.uag.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Ape,,y Swindier.

In February, 1880, John M. Martin
came to Roanoke, representing him
self to be from New York, and soil
citing agent for the Eastern Collecting
Agency. He succeeded in getting $25
out of Messrs. Miller s. Smith, who
learned not long arterward that there
was no such firm or corporation as
the Eastern Collecting Agency.
Tuesday Martin appeared in Roa-
nnlie again, and made several victims
Tor sinaii amounts. Yesterday war
rant for his arrest was issued by
Judge Howerton. and hewas arrested
at Salem by Constable Frank Draw
ford. Martin is now peeping through
the bars, having been brought to Roa-
Gently stuck johnson s. Phleger, OF
Christianburg, for small amount,
and has made victims in a. number of
towns in the State. His case will be
heard by Judge Howerton on the 18th.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
senator calrs Strong Resolution.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3-In the SEN
ate this morning Mr. Call offered a
resolution, which was referred to the
committee on foreign relations, de-
claring that the murder of General
Barrundia, on the steamer Apaculco
by the authorities OF Guatemala while
under the protection of the flag of the
United States, was an insult 10 the
people of the United States, and de-
manded prompt action by this govern
ment for redress Of injury and for Sc
curity against recurrence of such
cases.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
Wanfess..

A dwelling in the outhwestern sec
ton of the city, Will pay big rent
six montAssin advance. Possession
wanted intwentY days. pplys to 81
saptss4t q. DID1gh
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04

No house in the country has a
higher reputation for line pianos and
organs and reasonable prices thanthe
Hobbie Music Company, Lynchburg,
Va. tits therefore to your interest
to examine their instruments before
purchasing. They neyerlo lose custo-
mer when quality Of goods and prices
count for anything,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04
The EuneraI Directors.

STANTON, Va, Sept. 3.-The con-
vention of the Virginia Funeral DE-
rectors' Association was continued to-
day. Tributes of respect were adopt
ed.to the memory of deceased mem
bers and that of the late Thomas
Lytton, editor of the "Casket.n The
third Wednesday in September will
hereafter be the date of the annual
meeting. The next annual meeting
will be held at Hampton. Joseph w.
Laube, of Richmond, was elected
president; j. w. Brown, of Hampton,
Morriss, of Petersburg, Oliver, of
Norfolk, Diuguid. of Lynchburg,
Hamrick, of StSunton and Kertz of
Winchester, vice presidents; L. 7.
Christian, of Richmond, continued as
secretary; and James Perley, of Char
lottesville, treasurer. The executive
committee is composed Of Woolwine,
of Roanoke; Smith, of Norfolk and
Fravill. of Woodstock. Delegates to
the international convention which
meets at Omaha, j. w. I4aube. J.. L.
Christian and G. W. Wooiwjne.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-04

5 TIE TIMES Office has been removed
TO Jhe new building corner Third
avenue and First stfe et, Unshwest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-17
Bechuanaland.

Bechuanaland is the paradise of the
workingman- In the course of our So
journ we never saw beggar or a starv-
ing person. Masons in Bechuanaland
We're getting wages of 15s. to Ct per diem,
and this with meat at sd. pound. Ma
tives in the coal pits were getting 5s. a
day. When we consider that Kaffir's
food, consisting of Boer meal pap, costs
from sd. TO Cd. day, there is a good mar
gin for saving. We had Baralongs and
Basutos working for US. The former we
found clever with their fingers, but very
poor in physique, with a great dis
inclination for hard work. The Basutos
are a fine race, magni1cently proper
toned, and excellent workers, willing
and intelligent. The superiority of the
Basuto and the Zulu is shown indisput-
ably by the fact that from them are re-
cruited the police and the searchers of
the diamond fields. Some think it proba-
BILE that the native races of South Africa
came originally from the South Sea ISL
ands, but, be that as it may, it is certain
that Jewish customs obtain among them.
Circumcision is universal, and the old
Jewish law of raising up seed to the de-
ceased brother survives in the South AZ
rican tribal law that when a chief dies
his next brother marries his widow, and
the children afterward born from this
union are accounted the children Of the
dead man, not of the living father.-The
Fortnightly Review.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-17
A FROG HUNT.

From the Paris, Texas, News
The Kansas contingent of witnesses was
increased Thursday afternoon by the ar
rival of Gen. Myers, Col. Ricksecker Capt.
Wallance, and Lieut.. Hadlock, all of the
Kansas National Guard Lieut.. Howard
Davis had arrived on Monday Col Rick
seeker proposed frog hunt. The air was
full of rumors in regard to the enormous
size to which frogs attained.
y carriage was procured and A. w.
Smith the whilOm former candidate for
governor. Col Ricksecker Gen. Myers,
Capt. Wallace Lieuts Davis and HadlOck
and Mr. Latham started for Pine creek,
with the destruction of frogs upper
most in their minds They found them
quite plenty Col. Smith killed and cap
tured the largest her, add the ridicu-
lous attitudes he was Obliged to assume was
very amusing. The party became devided,
and then il became necessary to tell
big stories about the big frogs they didn't
get Colonel Ricksecker saw one, which
he and Myers and Davis said was as big as
a log. They shot at it. killed il, but didn't
get it. They reported the story twenty or
thirty times and every time the frog grew
larger. At noon in telling the story 10
Judge BRYANT, Ricksecker said ii was as
large a. a dog. After few moments
Myers came in and said it was as large
as a bushel. The perspiration stood on
their faces as men doubted their story. i
court was organized, of which ex-Attorney
General Bradford presided and Judge
Bradford cross-questioned Colonel Rick
seeker, and during the crosS-eXamination
the colonel admitted that he undressed
and waded in after the frog which proved
10 be an alligator.
The struggle was renewed yesterday
afternoon with Lieutenant Gordon added
to the force.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-17
BOARD OF TRADE DIRECTORY.

The board of trade directory held a meet
ing meeting yesterday and attended 20 con-
siderable routine work. Some questions
of Importance TO the city were discussed
and acted upon. ex-governor of Ohio r.
W. Bishop. was introduced to the men,
bers by his son. w. T. Bishop. and had
some fattering words for Wichita and
Kansas IL was his first visit 10 Wichita
and while he knew much of Wichita from
what his friends had told him, he had not
been prepared TO see so much OF city and
such life and business activity.
The following resolution was reported
by the manufacturing committee.
Whereas, The board of trade of Wichita
is encouraging manufactures IN this city IN
every reasonable way and of discriminat-
ing against those which promise no com
pensating benefits, and
Whereas. Applications for cash bonuses
in aid of manufacturing enterprises have
become so numerous, many OF the would
be prospectors being themselves without
capital and asking that the necessary
means for establishing them IN business,
he contributed by this board or this com
munity: therefore,
Resolved, That no practice OF paying
cash bonuses, securing sites or taking
stock, except in enterprises of undoubted
merit, which promise 10 aid the prosperity
and the prospectors of which show good
faith by furnishing the bulk Of the nee
essay capital. is TO be considered and viii
hereafter De diseounte1anced by this board.
Resolved. That We invited parties with
capital and experience setting sites for
grain elevators and manufacturing en-
terprises to thoroughly investigate ones
advantages and FOR this purpose viii af-
ford them every facility in our power
The resolutions passed unanimously sf
ter very little discussion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-17
HUMANE SOCIETY INCIDENTS.

A lady giving the name of Mrs. Baker
complains to Mr.. Aspey, agent of the HUI
name society, that a certain lady in the
city named Mrs. Roschelle has her child
and will not restore it, 1t seems from her
account that she, Mrs. Baker, was taken
sick and went to the city hospital and
afterwards was removed to the st. Francis.
During this time she left her child with
Mrs. Roschelle who refuses to restore it
although the mother is recovered and able
to care for it. The complaint is in writing
and Mr.. Aspey has no further information
about the matter He will endeavOr to
investigate the matter with these meagre
particulars. He thinks it would be just
as well for parties making complaints to
give him some intelligent particulars.
Amongst other complaints received yes
terday are several anonymous ones. No.
one states that two young girls go south
too much and should be looked after. No
two states that certain parties bathing in
the creek need attention. No. three is a
narrowing account about young girl but
no names or particulars are given. The
complaints are evidently all made in good
faith and if complainants would only use
little common sense the agent would
probably be able to help them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-17
A PASTORAL.

( sat with Doris, the shepherd maiden;
Her crook was Iadeoed with ETes1hed flowers;
I SAT and wooed her through sunlight Wheeling
And shadows stealing for hours and hours
And she, my Doris, whose lap incioses
Wild summer roses Of faint perfume,
The while sued her kept hushed, and hearkened
Till shades had darkened from gloss TO gloom
She touched my shoulder with fearful finger;
She said: I'VE lnger; we must not stay;
Ny hock's In danger, my sheep Will wander;
Behold them yonder-hov far they strsy'@
answered holder; NAY let me hear you,
and still be near you, and still adore;
No wolf nor stranger viii touch one yeariing;
Ali stay, my darling. moment more"
She whispered. signing: There win be sOrOw
Beyond tomorrow, II lose today;
My fold unguarded, my flock unfolded,
shall be scolded. and sent away"
Said L replying: IF they do miss you,
They ought to kiss you when you get home;
And well rewarded by friend andneighbor,
Should be the labor from which you come"
They might remember" she answered msekiy
That lambs are weakly and sheep are Wild;
But if they love me it's none so fervent;
ann a servant and not a child
Then each hot ember glowed quick within me,
And love did win me- to swift reply:
HAhl do but prove me, and none shall blind you,
Nor fray, nor find you. until die"
She blushed and started. and stood awaiting,
AS if debating In dreams divine;
But did brave them--I told her plainly
She doubted vainly; she must be mine
So we twin hearted, from all the valley
Did chase and rally her uIbbling ewes,
And homeward drove them, we two together
Through blooming heather and cleaning dews
That simple duty from grace did Lend her
My Doris tender, my Doris true;
That l, her warder, did always bless her.
And often press her to take her due,
And now in beauty she fills my dwelling
With love excelling, and undefled;
And love doth guard her, both fast and ferVent-
No more servant, nor yet child
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
CRAWFORD GRAND.

Don't fail to attend on tomorrow even
ing, June IS, the best amateur show that
has ever been given in the city. The
bright, sparkling specialties are worth the
price of admission alone and the cast is
composed of Wichita's best talent, and
Wichita never takes second place in any
thing Those who attended the first per
Torrance may feel assured that they will
see something new, and new and pleasing
speciaties will be rendered Sale of seats
viii open at the box office this morning at
9 O'Clock, Secure your seats early If you
desire preferable ones and avoid the rush
as a great many tickets have already been
sold.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-17
A Case Of Courage.

It Is remarkable how moral courage
viii almost always overcome brute force
When Gen Clarke was subduing hostile
Indians be once had before him chief
whose record was one Of bloodshed and
piIlage, and who made Il boast thai he
feared no man Clarke treated him with
contempt, accused him Of being sq1aw
who would never fight, and lad al bis
insignia Of rank stripped Of hiu- The
savage. who had always been accustomed
to being cringed 70, was awed by the in
trepid bearing Of the wEsse man, and
begged for peace and pardon he never
gave any more trouble.-Sf. Louis Globe
Democrat