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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Drowned in the Appomat,ox.

PAMrLIN CITY. Va, July 1l.-TSpr-
ciall-The report has just reached hero
of the drowning of Sue Mathews, a
colored woman living near lIixburg, in
this county, Wednesday evening. While
attempting to cross Appomattox river
near the farm of II. e. Gillian, she lost
ner 1oothold on the crossing and fell
INTO inc stream, which was high on ac
count OF the heavy rains that day. Her
body was recovered yesterday eyeninr
some distance below tn, place of the ac-
cidcnt with the eyes eaten out and face
torn to pieces
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
ROANOKE, VA, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY r. 1891
the question of tho chartered company's

the question of tho chartered company's
rights.
The high commissioner, seeing that
the claims of the chartered company
fall to inspire respect, has taken up the
ground that tho country beyond the
Limpopo is British territory in order to
prevent another and more formula BILE
1t REX"
1t is such declarations as these that
have aroused tho strongest Indignation
OF the Folkserad, and have tended to re-
vive the recollection of oil grudges
which were beginning to be forgotten.
Tho fact is they have left state of
things which contains all the possibili-
ties OF destructive and disastrous war
FOREIGN NOTES.
The Kaiser is said to be much pleased
with his reception in London.
United States Minister Lincoln was
the only diplomat absent from the
Guild Hall on tho occasion of the
kaiscr's reception by the Lord Mayor
Friday night. The reason for his not
appearing is not given out, but whatever
1T is tho fact of his not appearing puts
a quietus on tho rumor that the reason
ior his not attending the Prince of
Wales garden party in honor of the
emperor was that the Tranby Croft pco-
pic among whom the baccarat scandal
originated were invited guests.
Tho kaiscr has changed his uniform
on an average of throc times day since
MS arrival and has reviewed something
or inspected something every few
hours.
1T is expected that tho Lord Mayor
WI VIII receive the decoration of the Red
Eagle from the Kaiser in recognition OF
the hospitality of the City OF London
through its representatives.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
BRISTOL.
a wicrd, Wild Story About an Infant
WITH Three Eycs


With Three Eyes.
bristol, July l. Especial Tho
wife Of Thomas kaylor, living about
three miles west Of Mendoza. Scott
county, Va gave birth to n child july S
that had three eyes. Tho eyes in front
were rather wide apart, while the third
eye was situated on tho loft side of the
face, midway between the left eye and
ear and about half an inch below q di-
rect line with tho two. Instead of n
nose there was n large tumor tho size of
an egg. The left hand resembled that
OF coon's foot. The occipital bone was
wanting, there being a tumor instead
about the size of an orange. a large
tumor over tho anterior fontinell, which
was opened after tho death Of the child,
was found to contain brain tissue. The
child only lived about an hour after tho
operations were performed.
Tho news came to town yesterday that
John Byrn, tho twenty year-oli son of
Charles Byrn. had been drowned in Lit.
tie creek while in a fit or spasm. To-day
about noon Patrick, his brother. at.
tempted to kill himself with pistol
while he, too, was in spasm 1t is said
that the rash act was brought OH by sor-
rowing for his drowned brother. lie is
young man of splendid habits and is
very popular. lie is baggage master on
the Norfolk and Western road.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Young Langston in Limbo.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July ll.-[Spe-
ciall-Ralph E. Langston, son of Elk
Congressman Langston, of Virginia, who
is charged with scducing q Now York
girl, was arrested here this morning on
requisition from Gov. Hill, based on
an indictment found against Langston
in New York city, charging him with
lnveigling and enticing an unmarried
female of previous chaste character int
house OF assignation on the 18th of
January, 1889. The charges are brought
by Miss lielcn Graft, white girl Is
years of age. l4angston was produced
before Chief Justice bingham, and, ad-
hitting tina, no was the party named
ana WAS willing To meet the charge, he
was turned over TO tho New York officer
and left this afternoon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
TELEGRAPHIC FLASHES.

Tho Lake City Bank, Jacksonville,
Fla. is complete wreck.
Tho grounds, stock and fixtures OF
the Cambria Iron Company. of Johns
town, Pa, have been sold for SEQ, 600 to
Philadelphia capitalists.
President Harrison will attend the
Vermont State Centennial celebration
August 10.
Ex-State Treasurer Jas Il. Ryan, OF
Indiana, died last night. lilo was for
many years one Of the most conspicuous
Democrats in the STATE.
Secretary Foster says he will not re-
ply to Powderly.
State Treasurer holland. OF Missouri.
was yesterday found guilty AMI son.
.enced to two years in the penitentiary
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Kline Against Campbell.

CLEVELAND, July 11.-ISpeciall-A
ightin the Democratic State conwen-
tion, which is to be held here next
week is now assured. In tho Cuyahoga
county convention to-day forty nine
Kline delegates were chosen, Governor
Campbell not getting a single vote. + X
sheriff Saver, the governors major wat
not only defeated in his own ward, bu.
failed to get place in the delegation
1t now looks as if Campbell will fail to
secure nomination on the first ballot
IN which event he is not likely to pull
through.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Mrs. CprroII-Dcnd.

Mrs. James w. Carroll, wife of J. w.
Carroll, foreman of THE TIMES cen.pos.
ing room, died yesterday afternoon at
the kome of her mother in Alexandria.
Mrs. Carroll had been i'll for some time,
but recovered sufficiently a few weeks
ago to go to Alexandria, where she soon
grew worse. Her death was caused by
complication of diseases resulting
from the grip. Mrs. Carroll made eaanv
friends during her residence in Roanoke.
who had hoped for her entire recovery.
and who sympathize with Mr.. Carroll in
his great atiiiction.
The funeral services will take place
Monday in Alexandria.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Conductors ON Their Metnl.

NEW ORLEANS, July 11.-lSpeciall-
Tho brotherhood of Railway Company
held meeting last night to hear the
report of William Quinn, chairman of
the grievance committee, which went to
Chicago to interview the heads of de-
partmcnt of the Illinois Central
railroad as TO the wholesale
discharge OF conductors, and he re-
porteG that the road refused to give any
reason for it's action. There was an OK
cited debate. but it was finally decided
to try for an amicablo adius tment. In
case of failure, each discharged CON
ductor will he backed up in a suit for
damages against the railroad far defam-
alton of character.
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Injured by an Insane Convict

DIES MONIES, Iowa. July ll.-[Spe-
ciall-As Night Guard j. s. Outland was
passing Jack Reynolds, an insane con.
vict in the pcnitentiary this morn
ing, Reynolds struch Outland with
Ratchet. jumped upon him
and beat him in terrible
manner. Assistant Deputy Passwater
was also knocked down and badly
beaten. Reynolds was finally over
powered and driven into a cell. Out
land is fatally injured and Passwatcr So.
riously hurt.
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600
5000
ADDRESS OR CALL ON
The Roanoke Times.
or Speoial Interest t., thc Ladies of Ron.
OItc.

OF Speoim Interest II, tho Ladfes of Ron
oltc.
Commencing Monday morning, tho 18th
instant, the Singer Manufacturing Com
pany, at their Office parlors, 139 Salem
avenue, Will open the largest and most
elaborate exhibit of high art sewing
machine work ever brought to the city.
This exhibit is entirely new and differ
ent from anything before displayed in
Roanoke. and every Lady in the city
should not fell to avail herself of tho
opportunity of seeing this elegant work.
Mrs. M. A. Anderson, the designer of
art work, will be in charge of the OK
hihit. and will take pleasure in waiting
upon tho lady,callers.
One of the features OF this display
different than most others that have
been here before is you can see the work
being .donc, and lovers of art work avill
tc able to gain great deal of valua blo
Information Lherefrom.
special and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to every one, and especially to
the ladies. Remember that tho ex-
hibit will open Monday, the i3th inst,
continuing ten days.
ROANOKE, July II, 1891. juiy1s-1t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12

BAR HARBoR, July 11.-[Special-I is
still an open question among those who
think themselves in position to know
whether James c.. Blaine will return to
his duties at Washington in the fall or
whether he has come to Bar Harbor to
die.
There are intelligent people here who
argue by tho hour that the distinguished
American is toiling into his grave,
dragged thichcr by fatal con- bination
oil nervous prostration. paralysis and
Brights disease of the kidneys There
are Others whose opinions would soem
to carry equal weight OF precisely tho
contrary opinion, and who maintain with
equal zeal that Mr.. Blaine is suffering
from nothing moro serious than over
taxation Of the brain ana nerves durinp
the past winter.
In thu facc of snch poinr blank con.
tradiction it is hard to know lust what
to bclievc. However. Mr.. Blaine is bv
no means tho man he was year ago.
ana tho Inhabitants o; Bar Harbor are
shocked at tho second change If Mr..
blaine is really dying, from whatever
cause he is dying very gamely and is
'''"."6 SUN :. ~ ~ dE1tHSJ Jnc grim
monster as only man OF his iron will
could mako.
had good look at tho Secretary OF
State yesterday.
With slow stride hc walked up and
down favorite piazza, which looks down
on Frenchmans bay. iIo was dressed
for comfort and nothing else. What
struck mo was tho expression of his
face-pallid white in frame of silver
hair and beard. His eyes shone bright
as of yore, but they shone with a fever
ish, unhealthy lustrc, and there was in
their look something OF mental dis
quiet.
Mrs. Blaine and her daughter, Mrs.
Walter Damrosch, are-and this have
on the very best authority-almost wor-
ried to death about the condition of him
who is SO dear to them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
KELLsrRoM THE WINDOW.
w. II. Hatcher Has Narrow Escape at
Hotel Ponce de Leon

w. II. Hatcher Has Narrow Escape at
Hotel Ponce de Leon
w. III. Hatcher, of Salem, guest at
the Ponce de Leon HoSel, had terrible
fall last night.
Mr.. Hatcher has a room on the third
floor and retired about 10 O'Clock last
night. The next seen OF him
was when he was found by two
policemen. lie was partially un-
Conscious when discovered, and could
give no account OF how he happened to
fall. 1t is supposed that he stepped
through one of the doors at the end of
che hall. In falling he evidently struck
tho old building on Campbell street
and bounded from that to the ground.
Drs. Fox and Simmons attended him.
He received slight conclusion of the
brain and cut his head in two places,
one OF the cuts requiring four stitches to
close it, His shoulder blade was broken
and he received other injuries.
THE TIMES is the leading paper Of the
mineral belt of the two Virginias. Ifyou
want TO keep posted on the development
OF this seetb o you cannot afford to be
without it.
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TENNESSEE'S SITUATION.
The state Comptroller Charged With
Maifensance in Ofiicc.


NASHVILLE Tenn, July ll.-[spc-
ci'll-Ihe sensation of tho hour in the
tennessee capital are tho charges
against State Comptroller Allen of re-
tanning commissions to which he is not
entitled and placing State money in
bank to his individual account. The
Legislature in 1887 passed law allow
ing the State comptroller ~ per cent.
of all railroad tax for collecting tho
same but tho law was repealed in 1850.
Nevertheless, Allen has continued to
deduct the commissions. lie has placed
the money collected in bank in his own
name, which eminent legal authority
declares was in violation of the State
law, which compels him to turn over all
collections Immediately to the treasury.
Mr.. Allen denies having done wrong.
yOlycd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Miss sallic Randolph Dead.

RICHMOND, Va, July ll.-[Speciall -
Miss Sallio Randolph, daughter Of.
Bishop Randolph, died OF typhoid fever
last night at Charlottesville, after an
illness OF several weeks. But very
lew knew OF her critical condition.
She vas 10 years of age and a most ac-
complished and popular lady. The re-
mains will be brought to Richmond this
afternoon, and tho funeral will take
place on Sunday afternoon from st.
Paul's Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
The Roanoke and Southern Dsnot

The contracts for the Roanoke and
Southern depot will probably be awarded
Monday. The bids have been received,
and the work is to be completed by Sep
TENDER l.. The building will be after
the plan of the depot at Winston, but
Will be considerably larger. 1t will
front 40 feet on Campbell street and run
back 100 feet on Randolph street. The
front, 4oX4o, will be two stories high,
and the upper rooms will be used for
Offices
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
sMILER's BODY TO BE ExHuMED.
Coroner Levy Will Try to Find Out What
Happened In the Death Chamber


NEW YORK, July 11.-ISpeciall-
Coroner Levy will order the body of
Smiler, the Salvation Army murderer
who was electrocuted at Sing Sing on
Tuesday morning last, to be exhumed
from the grave in Woodland Cemetery.
lie will summon a jury and subpoena
the witnesses. He will probe the execu-
ton to the bottom and compel those who
were present to tell what went on in
that secret chamber of death.
In an interview with reporter of the
United Press this afternoon Corner
Levy said that he looked up the law.
Under section 773 of the code of civil
procedure he is forced to examine into
the cause of death in the case of man
who is buried in this county, but who
was killed in another.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12

Work on the Roanoke Development
Company's tract is progressing rapidly.
The foundations OF tho Duvall Engine
Works have AL been built and the car
penters have commenced work Con-
tractor May has large gang OF men at
work on the foundations of the Shelf
Hardware plan: and expects, to have
the foundations ready for the earpen-
ters in day or tayo.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
4 Piano Recital.

Prof. Leo Wheat, OF Berryville,
gave very interesting piano recital at
Hotel Roanoke last night. to Messrs.
Vernon Helvestine, Frank Henson and
Highly Thompson, all OF Berryyille
a largo number of the guests Of the
hotel were present, as we'll as manv
prominent society people.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
More Work at the Machine Works.

Considerable improvement in work
will be apparent at the Roanoke Ma.
chine Works tomorrow. The black
smith. machine, and erecting shops will
begin the work on three new engines.
In addition to'this the work on the new
freight cars will begin, but not with
any unusual push. 1t is expected that
all tho departments will be running
nine hours day, and probably ten, in
short timo.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Joo Sent to tho Grand Jurv.

Judge Williams rendered his decision
yesterday in the case of Morris Joo,
who was tried on Thursday on the
charge of obtaining siG2 worth of water
melons from Danyille firm by meas
OF false pretenses, an account OF which
has already appeared in THE TIMES.
The Judge sent Mr.. loo on to the grand
jury, and fixed his bond at 5000.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Murder In Macon.

MACON, Ca, July 1l.-lSpeciall-
Frederick b. Virgin was found dead
early this morning in front of his resid-
enco with his throat cut and a wound
s oyer one ear. Foul play is suspected.
Inc deceased IS brother OF w. III.
Vlrgln' late president of the Capital
Bank
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Opium smugslcrs Caught.

PoRr TOWNSEND, Washington. july
-lSpeciall = During the last fifteen
days five opium smugglers have been
captured hy the boat crews from tho
United States revenue cutter Wolcott
The men were all caughtin the vicinity
OF Rochaboro, San Juan Island.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
The weekly Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, July Special Tho
important changes on the principal
items of the New York bank statement
for the week arc as follows: Surplus
reserve, decrease, S923,05o; loans, de-
crease, 81, SAL, 800; specie. decrease 5000
900; legal tenders, decrease Sis6.9o0
deposits, decrease Sl,S63, 400: circula-
ton, increase S62 400
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
CIeyciand's Now MANAGER

CLEVELAND. Ohio, July l1.-ISpe.
all-rhe Cleveland baseball club off,
Gals announced today that Robert H..
Leady, manager Of the team, had re-
signed, and would be succeeded by
Oliver W. Tebcau. the presen. field cap.
tain 'P
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
A Shooting Match.

John ". Preston and Will Jones, col
ored, had a fight at Vinton yesterday
morning when Preston shot Jones
through the thumb. Jones' wife inter-
ferred and was shot in the left breast
but the wound is not dangerous one.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
An Astronomical Improvement.

AsHINGroN, July ll.-[Speciall-
An important improvement in astro-
nomical science is announced by tho
Germantown College observatory. By
means OF photography star is caused
to record with perfect accuracy tho limo
OF It's own transit across the morid IAN
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
BLAINE IN VERY POOR HEALTH.
He May Never Return to His
Work at Washington.

Many Think That He Has Como to Bar
Harbor to Die-His Wife and Daughter
Said to be Greatly Alarmed at His Con-
dition-He is Able to Walk, bout, but
Very Pale ana Weak, and Said to be
Suffering from Serious Diseases-ZenI-
Gus Friends Still Say the Secretary is
Not Very Ill.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12

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The Weather.

Forecast, For Virginia fair, excop.
light showers on the coast to-morro ,
afternoon; slowly rising temperature,
east winds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
NEWS BY CABLE FROM ABROAD.
The Kaiser Reviews the British
Troops.

Bearing, but Criticises the Volunteer
System-Thc Relations Between the
British Government and tho South
African Republic nrc Considerably
Strained-The Cause of the Dispute
Said to Involve Material for DIsas-
trous War.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
Attemnted Suicide.

Mr.. Metzger who runs confectionery
store on Commerce street, attempted to
commit suicide at an early hour this
morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-12
THE REMAINS OF JEFF. DAVIS
Will Finally Rest in the Old
Dominion.

Mrs. Davis Writes n Letter to the Citi-
zcns of Richmond Giving Her Consent
to the Removal She Reviews the
Claims of the Various States and De-
clnres In Favor of Virginia, Where the
Hero Found Unwnve Ing Support.
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THE ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT

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WONDERFUL DRIVING.
A Stage Drivers Remarkable Presence of
Mind.

A Stage Drivers Remarkable Presence of
Mind.
The death of Barnum recalls an Incl
Aent of his visit to California about ten
years ago, says q westerner in the st.
Louis Globe-Demccrat. The great show
man was seldom surprised by any feat
of craftsmanship, but, riding on the box
seat beside William Foss, one OF the
famous whips Of California, he was
treated to an irnpromptu exhibition OF
skill which he candidly admitted he
never saw equaled. Foss was driving
a six-horse stage along the mountain
road from Calistoga to the geysers.
Just before he reached the geysers one
OF the leaders dropped dead in it's
tracks. The shock swervea the other
leader and broke the singletree loose.
The horses We're going at a lively trot
down hill. Quick as thought Foss al
lowed the reins that guided the two
leaders to run out through the rings,
and, giving slight swerve to the
others. he cleared the dead and the
living leaders and continued to town
with four-horse team. Had Foss hes
itated moment the horses would have
become tangled and the coach might
have been upset. Barnum had good
opportunity to see Foss' nerve and skill
tested as he sat beside him. Foss
didn't seem to think he had done any
thing extraordinary. He naively said:
well, it was the only thing to do, and
T d;1 r.