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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
Roanoke and Salem.

Mr.. J. Fleming Christian, on a re-
cent visit to Salem, said to the corr es-
pondent of the Roanoke TIMES of
that place that the dummy line con
Meeting the two cities mentioned
above will certainly be bailt in six
months. The route has not yet been
decided on. Mr.. Christian is presi-
dent of the Roanoke Street Railway
company, and is one among the lead
ing business men of that place. We
commend the scheme for uniting these
two places, and we think both will
be greatly benefited by it.-Rich
mond Mercantile and Manufacturing
Journal.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
A ROW IN CAMP.
PROTEST AGAINST AN UN-
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.
IMPORTANT MEETING LAST NIGH,
They Already Pay II Large Tax And
they Don't Want More. A Fight 80
the Bittor End. VIII Carry IL to
the Supreme Court. They Arc
United.

There was II well attended meeting
of the Real Estate Exchange ut Gray
and Boswell's Office last night. The
meeting was called to act on law
that is most oppressive to the real es-
tate agents, not only Of this section,
but those Of every city of the State
The law has for n long time been IL
dead letter. ltprovides that IL tax OF
one fourth Of one per cent. be levied
on all gross sales made by the real
estate agents of Virginia. This is in
additions to IL number of other special
taxes. In the first place, the State
demands from the agents an annual
tax of $50 Then the city collects
$40 from them for the privilege of
doing business and if the agents com
biile the business Of collecting rents
with that of statesmen $50 additional
i, demanded. The total of these
taxes amount to 1920 and every
agent doing business in Roanoke is
required to pay this sum
They do this willingly, but they
alphabetically protest against the tax
of one-fourth of one per cent. that is
levied against them by the State.
And as yet they have not paid it and
do not propose to do so unlesss force is
used. Not one penny of this tax has
been paid since the city was incor-
porated and since that time, at Il low
estimate, not less than $4,000, 900
worth of real estate has changed
hands. The State tax on this would
amount to 5000. This is now due
the State.
The protest which last night took
tangible form has not been entered
into rashly and without thought.
Before any action was taken the
attorney of the Exchange, Mr. K. Il.
Scott, was consulted and he carefully
examined the law. After consider
alton he declared that it was uncOn-
stitutional and could not be enforced.
The State officers seem to think so
too. for they have made no effort TO
carry it out. The case will most
likly he Iong-drawn-out, and will,
it is thought, 20 to the Supreme
Court of the United States before
decision is reached.
The meeting last night was well at
tended by representative real estate
men. Mr., w. N. Wager presided and
J w. Boswell was chosen secretary
The following firms were represented:
Gray & Boswell, Dupuy q Talla
ferro, 81. NJ. Wager & Co. j. w. Neal
& Co.. Francis b. Kemp & Co., Lon
don. Thomas & Co, McClelland, Gar
her g. Co.. Chapman, Massie y Co.,
Scott g. Rivcs, Neal, Feathrrstone &
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
FROM SALEM.
An Interesting Letter Grem Thai
Wide-Awake CITY.
TIMES BUREAU, HoTEL LUCERNE,

TIMES BUREAU, HoTEL LUCERNE, !
SALEM, VA, April 90, 1890. !
II the people that died here ten OF
twelve years ago could come to life
again their experience would be al
most as startling rs was that of Rir
Van Wrinkle 1t used TO be talked
about all over town when some one
began the construction Of a building,
but those days are past. Now one can
hardly keep up with the wonderful
architectural progress of the place.
This evening the TIMES correspond
ent walked out on the grounds in the
rear of the Hotel Lucerne, and even
there found the turf was being torn
up in this sacrifice to progress. They
are getting ready to lay the founda
tions for twenty-four cottage rooms,
to be 16x1S feet in size, and fitted out
with all modern improvements.
Besides, Mr.. Chapman will begin
work ut once on large two-story
building on the corner of Calhoun
street, two of whose apartments, 24x60
feet each, will be used as IL billiard
room and club-room respectively.
The Creston Land company will
not sell any of its lots until the
middle Of May. The streets have
been surveyed, but the grading has
not yet been begun. Stock in this
company is selling at a premium OF
one dollar per share.
Several gentlemen from Baltimore
are in town with the intention OF in
vesting here.
Prof II. L. Farmer, Of Lynchburg.
is here. He will take part in the
Gypsy musical concert to be given
this evening in the town hall.
Judge Waller K. Staples, of Mont
eomery county, is registered at the
Lucerne.
MIR. J. Louis Logan, of Lexington,
KY, has been on visit to his family
and friends in Salem.
Col. Jno. f. Penn. of Roanoke, is in
the city today.
The Lake Spring Land company
has sold during yesterday and today
IS. 800 worth of lots to Baltimoreans
and others.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
Friendship Fair.

The largest crowd of the season was
present at the Friendship Fire com
pany's fair last night. Prof. Kelly's
orchestra furnished the music and
dancing was kept up until a late hour;
The refreshment room is upstairs and
the ladies in charge did thriving
business. The cake walk prize was
won by Miss Rieley, and the wheel
barrow contest was won by jessie
Morgan. The prize was admission to
the hall and dancing free The fea-
lures of tonight's fair Will oe a sat Is
race and prize waltz, a pig cahe 40 ~
be giyen to the couple dancing the
best The fair will cloe Saturday
night.
DR.. W E Hall, Of Renova, was
found dead in his room at MS poard-
inc house at Fortress Monroe.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
ROANOKE IN 1892.
THE "TlMES' PROPOSITION
WELL RECEIVED.
What VICE PRESIDENT EDDY SAYS
Other Citizens Are with HINT Will
DO n Great Deal for the SouthWcst-
The People Enthusiastic-~A Great
Success no DOubt-TwO Years Of
Work Will To II.

The editorial published in yester-
days TIMES regarding the establish
ing OF permanent exposition of the
products of the Southwest at Roam
oke has met with tho approval of the
great majority of our citizens. The
scheme, as outlined, has been greeted
with enthusiasm and there is hardly
q doubt but what it will he carried
out. Below will be found the views
of number of prominent citizens
about the proposed exposition:
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
OFFICE n. g. w. r. r. Co.,
ROANOKE April 30, 1890.

editor, TIMES, Roanoke.
Dear Sir.-l have read with great
interest your editorial on the Roanoke
exposition. Nothing could be more
fitting than the celebration of the
tenth anniversary of the incorpora
ton Of Roanoke City by holding at
that time grand exposition for the
whole State OF Virginia. The exposi-
ton should embrace not only exhibits
of the resources of Roanoke and her
surrounding tributary country, but
also minerals from every mine and
manufactured articles from every
mandatory within the State. The
building should be large and COM
modious, and if possible, should be
mace n permanent building and loca-
ted on high ground, accessible by all
the street car lines and as near as pos
siple to tie driving park. without
giving the matter very careful
thought, | think the high ground on
the Melrose property, just south OF
the driving park, would be the finest
location for the exposition buildings.
By the year 1892, Roanoke will
have Il population OF at least thirty
thousand or more. and be the center
of the great industrial and mineral
district OF that portion of Virginia
west of the Blue Ridge. being almost
equi-distant from Mines to Bristol.
The lines of this Company will by
that time be completed to IL connec-
ton with the Cape Fear and ladkin
Valley railroad, and the Louisville
and Nashville railroad, and possibly
with the lines with which our Ohio
extension will connect at lronton,
Ohio. 1t can be made the occasion
of bringing the people from the Caro-
linas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana,
Ohio and West Virginia, Oh the west,
and from Maryland. Pennsylvania,
New York, Delaware and the New
England States. on the north and
east, to view Virginia's great manu-
featuring district and witness greater
made within shorter
space of time within Nirgiuia's Dor
ders than within any other State in
the Union; aud with the Roanoke
and Southern railroad completed be-
fore the time fixed for the celebration
and opening of the Exposition, people
from the Southern Piedmont section
could also be drawn 10 join in the
celebration and witness the EXPOSE
ton.
February would not be proper
time for the Exposition or celebration,
but it could be held during the
months of May aud June, or during
September and October
Surely the active business men of
Roanoke, who have made her what
she is, will not be backward in taking
hold of this matter trust the mat
ter will not be allowed to fail, but
will be pushed to a successful terIni-
nation. Yours truly,
CHAs. G. EDDY,
Vice President
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
For Money. Not Glory,

Henry NJ. Stanley is in the field for
doodle He said to friend before
he left America in search of Emin
Pasha I'm getting on past middle
life. have not saved a cent. My
books and lectures shall pay me with
in the next five years enough to make
nv old age comfortable. This Afrl-
can expedition is for money, not
olory.n
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
ELECT RIG WIRES
NEWS ER0M ALL PARTS OF
THE WORLD.
FORTY ANARCHISTS Aai2.ffRRSSfbD.
a Convict Outbreaks. Thc Forfeiture
Bill Passed. ChicaGo's New Paper.
BGuianger VIII Go 70 Paris. Execu
lion Postponed.
By United Press.

WAsHINGToN, D. G., April 25.-Thc
Senate today, after discussion, passed
the land forfeiture bill. The McKin-
ley customs administrative bill WAS
taken NJ, but was continued until to-
morrow. Most of the day was spent in
discussing the bill providing for the
OF worsted goods, but
no action was taken.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
A Notorious Outlaw cap.uree.

By United Press.
Fort SMITH, Ark, April 29.-Green-
leaf, Il notorious Seminole outlaw,
who has eluded all efforts to arrest
him Tor the past eighteen years, has
been captured and placed in Jail. He
has three cases OF murder pending
against him in the Federal court here
and has killed four OF his own tribe
since.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
a Convict Outbreak
By United Press.

BY United Press.
BLACK JACK, TEXAS, April 29.-Yes-
terday at the convict camp on the
Cotton Belt road, four miles north of
this place. four convicts made break
for liberty. They were fired upon by
the guard and one was killed and
another fatally wounded. The Other
two ESCAPED.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
8eu,anser WUlGo 10 Paris.

By United Press.
PARIS. April eat il reported
here that BoulanGist leaders arc in
jersey arranging for the return to
Paris on a May day Of General Bou-
hanger. 1t is represented to be the
Generals intention to participate in
demonstrations of that day.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
Chica=o's New Paper.

CHICAGO, APRIL 29.-T!le first ed;-
ton of the new afternoon daily, tie
Evening Post. was issued to day. The
Post is published by the Chicago
Evening Post Company, of which
James w. Scott, publisher OF the Chi
cago Herald, is president. 1t is an
eight page two cent paper, and will
receive full dispatches of the United
Press.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
THE EXCHANGE ADDITION.
Desirable Property I'm the Southwest
Part of the City.

Part OF the City.
The Exchange Building and Invest
tment company have just purchased
of Colonel Thomas Lewis forty-eight
and one-half acres of land lying in the
southwestern part of the city.
The property is most desirably loca
ted. -.
1t is adjacent to the Lewis addition
and lies north and nearer the center
of the city than the Jeanette prop
erty, four acres of which have been
donated to the Presbyterian Church
as site for the $4,000 Female Semi
nary, which is to be erected at an
early date.
The property is also adjacent to
that OF the well-known Roanoke
Land and Improvement company.
The addition is to be called the
Exchange Addition.
The land is level and well drained
and we'll adapted in every way FOL
beautiful residence lots.
Messrs. Gray and Boswell, who are
stockholders in the company, are
sole agents for the property, which
has lust been laid into streets.
Although they had not received
the maps of the property they yester
day sold 1923 900 worth of lots.
Every lot is sold with the restrict
ion prohibiting any house to bt
erected upon it to cost less thar
81 500 thus securing a good class o.
residences for the entire section:
Maps will be received by Messrs
Gray and Boswell tomorrow, wheI
the lots will be placed on the market
There is every Indication that the!
will go with a rush
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
Kemp,er's Execution Postponed.

BY United Press.
AUBURN, n. Y, April 2o.-Jrdge
Wallace, of Syracuse, today issued an
order to produce kempler before him
on June 6. An execution sill therefore
be postponed.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
How a Lawyer in Buffalo Was Lucky

At the last September drawing OF
the Louisiana State Lottery one TWEEN
tieth of ticket 80 ,526, which drew the
second capital prize of 100000, was
held by a lawyer who has his office IN
the Law Exchange building. He may
confer with Capitalist Archie Allen
and salt it down. Buffalo On. Y.
News, Sept. Is.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
BEDFORD CITY
LAND AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
ALAcroF
Authorized Capital
100000

ThBna
fssRs ss =
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

By United Press.
PARIS, April 29.-Forty anarchists
were taken into custody by the police
of this city this afternoon.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

Machine Works: ~ should like very
much to see an exposition, such as
the TIMES suggests, held here. 1t is
true it would be big undertaking,
but then you know the citizens of
Roanoke can accomplish most any
thing they attempt. and this can be
carried to IL successful termination
also. There is no reason why Roam
oke shouldn't make an exhibit Of her
resources as well as other cities in the
South, and the North too, for that
matter, and in 1892, when so many
strangers are in the country, it would
be good time to show up the ad-
vantages of the Southwest and of
Roanoke, the capital. Let us have
the exposition by all means"
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
BIG LAND SALE.
The Rogers, Fairfax and 7sOustOn
Property TO be Disposed of.

Those of Roanoke's citizens who de-
sire to secure home, or TO purchase
lots for speculation will be given an
opportunity this week to do so, and
if il person gets on the ground early
big" money can he made. The en-
tire property of Rogers, Fairfax and
Houston remaining unsold on Wedn-
esday, the Both. will be put at public
auction and sold at . o'clock Of that
day. The object of selling the pro-
perty is that the estate of the late
David F. Houston may be settled up.
The property Of this company,
which was the first land company
organized in this city. so well known
to every resident Of the city that it is
almost unnecessary TO describe it. 1t,
however. lies in the Northwestern
section of the town extending from
Jefferson street. north to the property
of the HYDE Park Land company in
the West End. Among the lots in
rhiS addition are some OF the most
desirable in Roanoke and it offers
many advantages over some other
properties.
The land is Just elevated enough to
give good drainage, and as it is we'll
drained, is consequently very healthy,
and therefore on this account alone a
residence there is to be desired. 1t is
situated only short distance from
the central portion of the city, and Us
the street cars and dummy lire run
through it. it will be very convenient
for the business men. Ahonse in this
addition will give all the comforts of
a suburban residence and at the same
time all the advantages of city life.
The view to be obtained from this
property is excellent. Surrounded on
all Sides by the Blue Ridge and Ale
ghany chains of mountains, in sight
of the celebrated Peaks of Otter, and
our own Peaks, Weaver's and Stuart's
Knobs, only short distance from
Roanoke river, the crystal stream
that tumbles and foams as it flows on
to the sea. and over it all skies as
bright and climate as beautiful as
ever blessed primeval paradise. What
more can be asked Surely no more
desirable place could be secured.
Now is the time to make money by
iudicious investment. Take Shake
spears advice and put money in thy
purse" A person could not avail him
self of a better opportunity of making
safe venture than by being ON hand
early and securing one OF these bar
gains.
The terms of sales are one-third
cash, and the residue two equal an
nual installments, with interest.
James Simmons & Co., one OF the liv-
est real estate firms in Roanoke, has
charge of the sale and will give any
information in regard to it, or will
drive you over the property in order
that you may see for yourself the
many advantages it possesses. Call
on them at once.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

Barnum s. Bailey's advertising car,
containing eighteen employees, ar
rived in the city yesterday morning
and billed the town for the greatest
show on EARTH
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

A &lance at this line will convince
lord That we have the finest in the city.
bnSr 25 cent scarfs or grade three IN
3i,e new scarfs could be easily sold 1or
4 cents: our 80 cent line, grade two,
lyas selected with great care; all new
md fresh, the latest shapes; OUh
|IRADE1 equal to any Partisan scarf
I've sell at 70 cents.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

The name of the postoff1ce at Ivan
hoe, Richmond county, has beer
changed to Downing's.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

Latest styles Straw flats, at E
Goetz's, q Salem avenue. ap3o-2t
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

Rush U. Derr: "Of all places that
has reason to show especial respect
to it's anniversary, Roanoke is the ono
which has the best. She was the first
city of Virginia to develop thrift, en-
terprise, energy and real estate into
pccuniary estate and to evolve great
wealth from apparent want. She was
first as she is now foremost in develop
lnent and enterprise and is IA great eX-
ample of what energy and thrift can
accomplish in few years. Com
mencing with five hundred popula
ton, she now has more than twenty
thousand. She has more solid manu-
factories, more solid wealth and Il bet
ter assured future than any citv in
the State except Richmond. and yet
like all real worth she is modest about
her advantages, makes no vain boasts
and charge more conservative prices
for property than any place in the
country. Therein is the secret of her
success. All other places in the State
look 70 her for an eXalnpl" and rccoG
nize her us leader in progress, and |
think it due to herself rs well as to
her sister cities, prospective cities and
strangers who know her only by her
reputation, that she should give II
great birthday anniversary and invite
everybody here to see her and her
people and learn that the half has not
been told concerning her great adj
vancelnent. 1t seems eminently pro-
per that she should celebrate and call
Others here to witness her JOY. fully
endorse the TIMES idea of having an
anniversary.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
'fS,onet Shirts

a. a. 40 and so cents. All wool W. oil
! !, AZ ane Ia at 81. $1.25, $1.5e and $500
s sa,, can buy a fine silk stripe, AN
Liant pa mt all silk shirt for $3.50 to IS.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

w. M. Wager. 18th" idea is an ex-
cellent one and | am heartily in favor
of il"
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
Dur Favo1'ite

} A dress suit in every sense-wlde
wall, at SIS to $50.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
hosiery

I'VE don't ask any odds if we do sell
French Balbrigan hose for 10 cents
Ind a fine silk finish at 20 cents. That
Is our business.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

The best pianos ard organs on the ;
market, aid sold at most reasoable
prices and terms, are handled by the
Hobbie Music Company, Lynchburg.
Those who are thinking of making a
purchase stand in their Own light by
not writing this well established
house before purchasing. You'll save
money.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

James S. Simmons think the idea
capitol. The city will be in good
shape for an exposition in 1892, and
will make it success. Especially do
| think it should be held now that
the Roanoke and Southern railroad
is to built. The completion of this
road will mean as much to the city
as did the driving of the last spike
of the Shenandoah Valley road, and
it will probably add as many inhabi-
tants as the latter. Let us have the
exposition. 1t is the best medium to
be adopted by which to show ur
the vast resources and wonderful de-
velopment of Roanoke and Southwest
Virginia"
Acting Mayor w. G.. Evans: 1.-THE
plan is undoubtedly good and will re
suit in great benefit to the city. BY
1892 Roanoke will have probably 80,
900 inhabitants and accommodations
for just such crowd as the eXposi
ton would bring. The undertaking
will be big one, but no city in the
country its size can show as many
active and energetic men. men who
will spend their time and money in ar
enterprise of this kind for the up
building of Roanoke. The TIMES
plan is excellent if carried to sue
cessful issue will result in untold gooC
to the entire Southwest and Roanoke
its queen city"
City Treasurer NJ. G. Thomas: "The
mountains in this section of the State
and around Roanoke are rich
in all kinds of ores, and we have
immense forests of valuable timber.
in addition to the large agriculture
territory. Then, why should we
not have an exposition to show to the
world the vast wealth of resources o.
the Southwest? With just a moment'l
reflection 1 should say the plan wal
feasible enough, and if the people take
hold of it and make it a success Roam
oke will receive the biggest advertis-
ing she has ever had, and the infu1
of population will be enormous. L
will be the biggest thing the city hal
ever done and will result in grea
good"
S. B. Haupt, superintendent of tn;
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30

For stylish straw hats, see Ellis
Brusn Clothiers. ap3o-tf
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-30
FLANNEL Shirts

live and let live is our motto, we
tive to give you the best, goods Tor
HE lowest prices.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1890-10-30

President jackson, in a letter to DIR.
Coleman, of North Carolina, years ago,
wrote the following expressive Ian
guage:
IF we omit to use the gifts which
Providence has extended to us, we de-
serve not the continuation of his bless
ing. He has filled our mountains and
our plains with minerals, with lead,
iron and copper, and given us soil for
the growing of hemp and wool. These
being the great materials of our ma
tional defense, they ought to have ex-
tended to them adequate protection,
that our manufacturers and laborers
may be placed in a fair competition
with those of Europe, and that we may
have within our country supply of
those leading and important articles
so essential to war. | will ask, what is
the real situation of the agriculturist?
Where has the American farmer a
market for his surplus produce! Take
from agriculture in the United States,
&c., 600 men, women and children, and
you will gain market for more bread
stuffs than all Europe furnishes us. In
short, sir, we have been too long sub
ject to the policy of British merchants
It is time we became little American
lied, and instead of feeding the pau
pers and laborers of England, feed on,
own, or else, in a short time, by con
tinuing our present policy, we shall be
rendered paupers ourselves"