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your county recently paid US q visit
and they expressed themselves ss being
well pleased with our country, and sug-
gested that a letter from these parts
would be interesting to many Of your
readers. And first must tell OF the
healthfulness of our place. We are on
what is known as the High Land Rim
which surrounds the Central Basin Of
Middle Tennessee, so that we are about
800 feet higher than Nashville, and 900
feet higher than Memphis, Tenn. We
are above all malarial troubles and the
citizens from the surrounding country
come to our place during the summer
to get good cool water and fresh air.
Our summers are not so oppressive as
they are in other sections of the same
latitude, our elevation decreasing the
temperature. Our winters are usually
short, and as compared with most
northern states are very mild. AT this
writing flowers are still blooming. We
have had no frost, and though the
nights are growing cool. the days are
hot. No fire is needed and summer
clothing is still worn. This is our
finest month for gathering in our crops
and sowing wheat, but we can sow
wheat on till Christmas. Our crops in
this section are very good. This is the
finest fruit country this side of Califor-
mia.
Lands are very cheap here, but they
are advancing very rapidly. Wild
lands can be bought from one to one
hundred dollars per acre. There are
thousands of acres here that can be
bought at price that the timber will
pay for the land.
Our country has increased considera-
bly, in population in the last few years.
New railroads are being built and
everything is prosperous. There is a
great deal of Iron ore which is being
mined, and public works give all who
are willing to work good job. We
have several citizens from your county
who are doing we'll and are we'll pleased.
suppose it is unnecessary to say that
there is nothing in what many have to
say about man having to surrender
his convictions on any question when
he comes south.
A northern man will be as kindly re-
ceived here as he will any where in the
United States, and the testimony of the
thousands of good citizens we have
here from the north will bear out my
assertion. w. r. KING.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-11-06

An incident of an interesting and
somewhat romantic nature has arisen
out of the visit of the British farmer
delegates to Canada. Mr.. II. Simmons,
of Nottingham, England, found at
Moosomin, N. w. T., a bachelor friend
Of his who has been settled in the ter
ritories for some years and has done
well. Mr.. Simmons was so delighted
with the surroundings of Moosomin that
he purchased the section adjoining his
friends farm.
A daughter of Mr.. Simmons is en-
gagged to be married to a young Surrey
farmer, the happy event being fixed to
take place Immediately upon Mr.. Sim
mons return to England. 1t was the in
tention of the young couple to proceed
to Australia to settle, but Mr.. Simmons
cabled them of his land purchase, and
intimated that he desired his son-in-law
and daughter to locate upon the property
at Moosomin. The reply was promptly
flashed back that they would do so.
1t appears, however, that Mr.. Sim
mons has another unmarried daughter,
and the NoosomiR man suggested that,
to make the little family arrangement
complete, this lady should become his
wife and the two families would be hv-
ing side by side. Mr.. Simmons confessed
that the arrangement would suit him,
but he could not speak for the young
lady. However, he was urged to send a
second message over the cable convey
ing the offer of marriage, and prompt
"Yes" came back.-Cor. Toronto EN-
pire.
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How dear to the heart is the old vel
low pumpkin when orchards are bar
rem of stuffin for pies! when peaches
and apples have both been failure anc
berries of no kind have greeted the
eyes. How fondly we turn to the frui
of the cornfield, the fruit that our child
rem are taught to despise; the old vel
low pumpkin, the mud covered
pumpkin, the big bellied pumpkin that
makes such good pies.
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two other districts which the commit
tee mark as doubtful, but think their
chances OF carrying are good. A net
gain of ten members would give the
democrats the House by one majority.
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LAwRENCEBURG, Tenn, Oct. 10, 1890.
ED. NoRTHwEsT:-I horeyou can give
me space in your paper to offer your
readers something concerning this part
Of Tennessee. Some of the citizens Of
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
AND STILL THEY CONE.
Another Great Factory to be Located
In This City.

lM
One of the largest companies organ
lied in recent years decided at a meet
ing in New York City on Monday even
ing to locate in Roanoke.
The company will manufacture an
apparatus for condensing heat, so that
1t may be transported about the coun-
try much in the manner of bale of
goods. The idea is to condense this
heat IN a cylinder composed ofiron and
terra Gotta. This will be heated to
70 degrees Fahenheit and after it is
stored will rise from that to II degrees
or higher.
1t is intended to be used principally
in heating cars, steamboats, and car
riages, but can be used for other pur-
poses. There is not the slightest dan
ger ofignitirg in case Of an accident or
collision and it is in this that the great
value of ths invention lies. Many
states have already passed laws req uir-
ing railroads to DO heated by steam or
other methods rather than stoves on
account of the numerous accidents.
The machine is the work of the man
who invented the Hoe press and this in
itself is a sort of guarantee Of its sue
cess. Ithas been tested and found to
be practicable. Last year in Baltimore
il was exhibited and since that time q
company has been formed.
A great deal of money will DO invest
ed in manufacturing the invention and
Roanoke will to a great extent reap the
ben eft.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
TO W N TOP ICS.
HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND
-eh
THE CITY.
GATHERED BY OUR REPORTERS.
A Rev Church Building for ST. Johns
Episcopal Church Congregation
The Inter-Urban Land Company.
mayors Court. ,Purchase of Lind.

A meeting was held at the st. Johns
Episcopal church last night al S O'Clock
TO receive the report of the committee,
appointed some time ago, 10 look into
the matter of building new house OF
worship, and to see whether the men,
bership desired the present edihce en-
larged or now one erected.
Mr.. j. Allen Watts was chairman OF
the meeting. The committee reported
that the members of the church were
almost unanimously In favor OF having
n new church built, and that $4,000 or
$40. 900 could be raised in Roanoke
without any trouble, and probably
$50, 900.
A committee, consisting Of nine, was
appointed by the chairman to take steps
towards purchasing a lot, to collect
subscriptions and TO take control OF the
matter. This committee will work in
conjunction with the chairman.
The members are much encouraged
and feel confident that they will have q
new church in short time.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
Lind ConnanY Meeting.

The Inter-Urban Land company met
at the office of l.. L. Powell & Co.,
Monday afternoon and organized by the
election of the following officers: Presl-
dent, Hon. John w. Daniel, Of Wash
ngton; vice-president, Captain 7. w.
Spindle, of Christiansburg: secretary,
G. Y. Booker; treasurer, J. B. Levy;
attorneys. Scott & Dupuy. Directors,
R. Stockton Terry, Joseph l. Lee, OF
Lyuchblrg; c. a. Codwise, Loudoun
county; Cunningham Hall. Richmond;
w. A. Carpenter, Saltville; Lee Il.
Simmons, j. q. WiDgate, n. J. Tubbs
and DR.. E. A. Parsons, Of Roanoke.
The capital stock is 100000 divided
into shares of 80 each.
The company have secured the OPP
tons on the land belonging to Messrs.
Trout aud Stevens, lying between Sa-
lem ana this city, and will at once ro-
organlzs aud purchase this property,
which will be the largest tract Of land
under one management in proximity to
Roanoke. The new company will be
capitalized at 100000. This is one of
the biggest schemes that has yet been
eutered into in real estate matters and
great things may be looked for.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
A COOL $4,000.
THAT'S WHAT THE NEW POST
OFFICE WILL COST.
THE BILL FAVoRABLY REPORTED
1t Ia Cat Dswn Ono HALF, f,ut With
out Doubt Will Pans. History efthe
Bill. Congressman Edmund's Eff
forts Successful. ,-

The new postof1ce IN Roanoke will
cost $4,000.
Late Monday afternoon the commit.
tee on public buildings and grounds
made its report and at the same time
Mr.. Lshlbach. of New Jersey, took oc-
casion to make som. very favorable
remarks about the city:
Roanoke Is considered one of the
most flourishing towns in the State of
Virginia." he said. "1ts population
is estimated at present to be 10000.
The postal business during the past
year was nearly $4,000. Your COM
mittee has carefully considered all the
papers presented to them and are Of the
opinion that public building at this
place should DO so erected. The sum
appropriated by the senate bill VIC con-
slider more than required, and we re-
commend that the limit of cost be placed
at $50, 900 instead of 100000 as pro-
vided for in the Senate BILL"
The bill as reported to the house
committee from the Senate where it was
introduced by Senator Daniel was for
100000, but then the house never
agrees with the Senate in the matter of
appropriations. 1t IS said that we were
lucky in getting as much as wa did.
Major Stofer, the Washington cores
pondent of the Richmond Dispatch says
that the house committee had prac-
tically made up their mind to recon-
mend only $4,000 for Roanoke, but
Farmer Edmunds, who has gotten to be
a mighty popular man for a new MEM
Der of Congress, got to talking to the
committee, and they concluded that
they couldn't 20 below $50, 900, especi-
ally as Mr.. Edmunds presented facts
and figures to show that Roanoke is on
q boom and is going to be q big city.
The appropriation bill as reported by
the committee will be passed by tho
house, it is said, without delay, and it
is expected that work will be common
ced on the building sometimes during
the summer.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
WE MAY SEE BULL FIGHTS.
gomething About q Bill that. Passed
the LEGISLATURE at Eush.

BOhetnlNk ABDUL - hih sh"S "SooA
the Legislature at n Rush.
In the last hours Of tbs legislature
the Virginia Sporting and Athletic
club was incorporated. Governor Nc
Kinney signed it, and now it is claimed
that its provisions will allow all kinds
of games and contests between men
and beasts, from bull tight TO a prize
fight. Great excitement has been
caused among the sporting fraternity
all over the state by this discovery,
ard it is thought that it will result in
many famous contests here. Under
tho charter, the company can own
5000 acres of land in every county Of
the state. 1t is understood that nego-
tiations are now pending between the
hackers Of John L. Sullivan and
Jackson, the colored Australian cham
pion, to arrange for the fight to take
place in Virginia. The charter has
been displayed to eminent counsel OF
the champions, and thay have no hest
fancy in saying that they could receive
nomore explicit permission from the
governor of Virginia to fight on the
grounds of the old Commonwealth.
The company have not yet decided
in what part of the state they will
locate.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
COMMUNICATED
THE SPRING ELECTION.
A Prominent Democrat Makes somc
Pertinent Remarks About IL.

A Prominent Democrat Makes Some
Pertinent Remarks About Il.
To the TIMES:
Shall the Democratic party Of Roam
oke make nominations for tho officers
to be elected in May, or should there
be a free fight ? is the question. which
presents itself to all thinking Demo-
crars of the city.
A mere cursoIy glance at the situa-
ton by our executive committee should
be sufficient TO induce the committee to
determine TO make nominations. In
the first place that course will preserve
intact the organization Of the party;
voters will acquire an affection for an
organized party to an extent far great
er than they viii for party without
organization. In the one the voter
feels that he has home; in the other
he feels but stranger.
Iu the next place, good government
for our city and the success of our party
absolutely require it.
For mayor at least four democrats
have been placed In nomination.
For commemorative attorney at
least two democrats will be placed be-.
fore the people for their suffrages.
For city sergeant the name OF the
candidates are legion; all good demo-
Gratis and true, and the same may be
said Of tho situation clear through the
whole catalogue of Offices.
The republicans, with characteristic
shrewdness and tact, arc quietly await
ing to take advantage OF the blunders
which may be committed by the man.
ayers of tho democratic party, and are
doubtless now stoutly maintaining that
there should be no party lines drawn
in this election. AS in times gone by,
however, a candidate, and only one for
each Office, will, at the proper time,
present himself for the SURFACES of the
republican voters of the city.
How shall the nominations be made?
BY means of q convention, by all
means; careful observation as to the re-
suits to be derived from the various
methods Of nominating officers con-
vinces the writer that nominations
made through the medium Of conyen-
tions nre far more satisfactory and at
tended with better results than are no.
limitations made in any other way.
Conventions, as rule, are composed
of good and tried men-men who are
experienced in statecraft and who
know by experience who are the most
available men and who will make the
best officers. Let the executive COM
mittees call warl meetings where dele
gates will be elected to attend a con-
vention TO nominate candidates for the
various offices to be elected In May,
and the Democratic party will be vic
torious, and our city will continue to
have honest and efficient officials.
DEMOCRAT,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
A SOUTHERN TORNADO.
Lives Lost and Houses Blown Down in
South Carolina.

Lives LOST ana houses bloWn DoWh IL
South Carolina.
CHAR1.- =, S. c., March 25.-A
violent storm, approximating the force
of q tornado in some places, swept
over the northern, western and central
portions of this state Saturday after.
noon. Many telegraph wires are still
down and satisfactory reports are not
yet received.
The loss of life was small. Several
negroes in Sumter county were killed
and white man in Sumter county was
killed by falling house. A railroad
bridge over Broad river, near Spartan
burg, was blown clear from its piers,
five minutes after train had passed.
Many dwellings and stores lost roofs
and and spires The Baptist church In
Sumter was blown down. Buildings
were unroofed, fences leveled. trees up
rooted and Presbyterian church de-
stroyed in Chester county.
There was severe blow with damage
to buildings in Florence, Spartanburg,
Ncwbury and Charleston counties.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
lilo yyronc sirpal Used.

BoRDENTowN, n. j., March 25.-The
Washington express ran into the rear
of freight train near Bristol, Pa, on
the New York division of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, and the express train
was derailcd. Engineer Kelly had three
of the fingers of his right had cut OFT,
and his fireman had one leg so badly
lacerated that it became necessary to
amputatc it. The accident, which, it is
said, was caused by the operator setting
a white instead of red signal, caused
q block on the road for several hours.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
.JoyfuI News for the D1incrs.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, March 25.-The
Susquehanna Coal company posted no
tees that from April the company's
mines at Nanticoke will work full time
during the whole season. The 5000
miners who have been on the verge of
starvation for months are nearly wild
with JOY, and every humble home in
Nanticoke is place of thankfulness and
happiness. The notice states that canal
navigation will open about the time
named, and unless some catastrophe
like last Mays flood occurs there will
be full work during the spring and
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
They Want a Foreman Discharged.

PITTsDURG, March %. The employees
of the Pennsylvania Tube works, $50
men in all, struck last night. The men
wanted light Foreman George Graham
discharged because he dismissed several
workmen for getting drunk on duty.
The superintendent of the works re-
fused to discharge Graham and the men
quit work. A conference between the
men and the firm will be held today,
when the matter may be settled by
arbitration
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
For a New Mint.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The bill for
the purchase of site and the erection
of a new mint in Philadelphia is now
receiving attention from the committee
on public buildings and grounds of the
house. 1t will be got into shape as soon
as possible and reported to the house
with q strong recommendation for
favorable action. There is already APP
propriated the sum of $3.50, 900 for the,
Improvement of the old mint, but the
desire is to dispose of the present build
ings and site and erect a new mint in a
more central and convenient location.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
A Strong Team.

MFR. S. Flctcher Clement, the we'll
known night clerk at tue City hotel,
will sever hi. connection with the ho-
tel on April l, and embark in the real
estate business in Salem with Mr.. Os-
car D. Derr, of this city. Mr.. Derr
will remain in Roanoke as before.
There is not in the state better
known and more esteemed gentleman,
than Mr.. Clement, and business
man of exceptional qualifications. This
will be strong team, and with them
to undertake, is to succeed.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
proceedings in Congress.

WASHINGTON. March 24.-The urgent de-
iciency bill was reported back in the house
with certain amendments, which were nom
concurrcd in. AnotJ conference was
ordered. The senate appropriating s1,2O0,-
900 for Rock creek ptDic park in the District
of Columbia was discussed and went over as
unfinished business.
In the senate Mr.. Hoar reported resolutions
declaring that Saunders and Powers, the Re-
publican senators from Montana, were en-
titled TO seats. Mr.. Gray reported resolu-
ton favorable to the Democratic contestants.
Speaking in support of the antf-trust bill Mr.
Teller said he feared the Farmers Alliance
and the National Farmers League would
come under the ban of the bill. Mr. George
said it would also apply to the Knights Of
Labor
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
DOME KIM seals in ALASKA.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The presi-
dent has issued the usual timely warn
ing against unauthorized persons kill
ing fur bearing animals, such as seals,
mink, martins and sable in Alaska and
Behring sea. All persons found vio-
lating tile law are to be- arrested and
punished according to law, and all YES
sells so employed, together with their
cargoes and outfits, will be seized and
forfeited
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
Enthusiastic.

W. o. Hardaway, esq, returned last
night from visit to relatives in Mar
tinsvills. He says the Henry County
people are very enthusiastic over the
outlook for the Roanoke and Southern
railroad, and are doing everything they
can to aid in the undertaking. Work
has been commenced on this side of
Martinsville and is progressing very
favorably.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
CONTRACTS secured.

Mr.. W 81 Riddle, of the well known
firm of Riddle s. Williams, tile and
mantel house of Baltimore, has secured
contract for several fine hard wood
mantels and tile fireplaces for the new
residence of Mr.. r. Fl. Woodrum; also
contract for thing the floors of the Con-
tinental hotel aud the three vestibules
of the new Moomaw building.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
c,rb,.e to Re Cremated.

PATERSON. N. J., March 25.-The
Paterson board of aldermen has APP
pointed a committee, with Inspector
Leal, of the board of health, to report
upon some system for the disposal OF
garbage by cremation. The inspector
estimates that the fertilizing material
resulting from the burning of garbage
could be sold for enough to pay the cost
of the fuel required,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
s,ayner Corroborates Ives.

NEW YORK, March 25.-The state SEN
ate committee which is investigating
municipal affairs took more testimony
in regard to extra fees extorted by the
deputy sherilfs from lawyers and others
far official services. George ii. Stayner
also testified corroborating the story of
Ives, as TO paying large sums for ac--
commodations while in Ludlow street
Jail. The hearing will be resumed Sat
Yrr1ou
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
"M,Iiss, at the opera House Last
Night.


Night.
The New York Theatre company
presented the romantic western drama,
"M'liss," at the opera house last night.
The play was decidedly better than the
one rendered the night before and the
audience while not as large was more
appreciatiye. Miss Lillian Mortimer in
the title role was excellent aud her
support was uniformly good.
The play for tonight is "Joshua
Whitcomb," ia comedy, This is not
tho two acl farce, but the entire play
is done by Denham Thompson.
Manager Bsckner has increased the
sizs of the orchestra to nine men, and
they play together well, making good
music.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
n,rs. Harrison at Atlanta,

ATLANTA, Ca, March 25.-Mrs. Harri-
son and party arrived here and were met
by committee of citizens headed by
Mayor Glenn. The party were enter
tanned at Ex-Governor Bullock's home
and last evening a reception was
rendered them at the Capital City club.
Today they go to Chattanooga to visit
the battle field.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-26
JUDGE JACKSON DEAD.

Tho Distinguished Kentucky Juriss
Passed Away Yesterday.
Special to the TIMES.
LOUISVILLE, KY, March 25.- Judge
William L. Jackson, probably the most
distinguished. jurist in Kentucky, died
this morning, of Brlght's disease. He
was born in Virginia. During the war
he was a member Of staff of Stonewall
Jackson who was his cousin. He came
to Louisville in 1886, and soon found
political preferment.