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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
.YS DISPENSED WITH.

ayle of Post-Om Boxer with a SIM
pie but Safe Combination.
fH combination kcyless lock for
flee letter boxes is constructed on,
}mplest plan that has ever been
led for lock. 1t has no tumblers,
therefore no intricate movement
3lc to get out of order. It has two.
Us, and all TINT is necessary to re-
mber in order to open the lock- is two.
$s tiers of the alphabet, SO that a child,
pablo of being trusted to go for tho
#ail can open the box rs readily as q
afrown person. For instance, says the
|8hicago Post, if the combination was
let on the letters A 7, all that is re-,
sfuircd is to turn one Of the dials to a
8and the other to T and the box can be
7opened. Over three thousand combina-
tions are possible, so that every box
may be set on different combination
In case a person should happen to for-I
get the combination, which is not very
probable since he only has to remember
two simple letters, tho box can be-
opened by the postmaster touching a
spring on the inside, and as soon as the
door is opened the renter Immediately
sees the two letters forming his combi-
nation. Any number Of persons that
may be desired can have access to the
box, and q new renter can always feel
secure, for the reason that by changing
his combination, which is very easily
effected in a few seconds by any one,
there is no possible access to his mail.
There being no unblcrs or any thing to
indicate from the outside how the COM
bination is set, the lock is absolutely
proof against being opened by any ono
who does not know the combination.
Both dials must be set properly before
the box can be opened, and there is no
possible way of discovering the combi-i
nation unless both dials are set correct.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
Picked Out Her own CONN.

A well-known lady of ninety-four,
living in Omaha, Neb., went to an un-
dertaker's shop the other day, says the
Omaha Bee, and, after leisurely exam
lining his stock, picked out a coffin,
which she had sent to her residence.
She, said she intended it for use at her
own funeral. She is said to be In good
@ealth and entirely sane.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
SPECIAL.


Four lots 4Ox12O and four small houses
renting for over 20 per cent All 'front.'
North Chestnut street. No better bar
gain in Roanoke. Address p. o. Box
1874, Norfolk, Va. mar14-1w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18

L. c. Oakley, the well-known and re-
liable contractor and builder, respect
fully solicits liberal share of patron
ago from those wishing buildings
erected. Estimates furnished and work
done on short notice and satisfaction
guaranteed. Oakley can be found at
534 Salem ave. s. w. mars-1mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18

Do you know who handles Smiths
Steel Roofing? 1t will pay you to find
out? mar11-1m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18

Il = dsh chufdxssss ssss- LOS
= fright and natural
3 hverse In German,
ige correctly. He
i. 5ndition of his bust
crops apparently as
q see and walk.
lists of his wife, one
ed, and who has re-
family from Kansas.
4 low working in Wash
pm, a strong, healthy
no manages the farm and
q nily were formerly very
4 wed considerable assist
lends md neighbors, but
5 have saved their earn
ing man has raised good
! how they have purchased d
For four thousand dollars,
thousand dollars cash, and
{h to remove their father to
ia BILE quarters.
Zen seems contented and per-
Agncd to his fate. His family
attentive and cndeavor to make
ieasant as circumstances will
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18

-..-',ilis ssstion 54$ d
and has caused >~ate sd 3sSf !.
stamped upon it's cases andS%& tesS sShd
kegs used in delivering it's Tbeer 1.-THE
following:
"VIRGINIA BREWING CoMpANY."l
"RoANoKE, VA"
All persons are hereby warned not to
deface or in any manner obliterato the
said marks, and not to sell, buy, give,
take or otherwise dispose of or traffic in
the same without tho written consent of
the said Virginia Brewing Company
under penalty of the provisions of said
chapter above referred to.
Witness tho signature of the said
Virginia Brewing Company, by it's
President, and its corporate seal at
tested by its Secretary.
VIRGINIA BREWING COMPANY,
BY HERMAN CRUEGER, President.l
Attest: w. L. Penn, Secretary.
The sweet-toned Shaw pianos, with
full line of other frst-class pianos and
Estey organs are sold at factory prices
and on very easy terms by The Hobbie
Music Co., 10S Salem avenue, G. II. Jep-
nings, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. also at
Lynchburg, Va, and Knoxville, Tenn.
Eupepsy.
This is what you ought to have; in
fact you must have it to fully enjoy
life. Thousands are searching for It
daily and mourning because they find
it not. Thousands upon thousands of
dollars are'spent annually by our peoule
in the hope that they may attain this
boon. And yet is may be had by all,
We guarantee that Electric Bitters, il
used according to directions and the
use persisted in, will bring you good
digestion and GUST the demon dyspepsia
and install instead eupepsY. We recon-
mend Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and
all diseases of liver, stomach and kid
neys. Sold at soc. and 81 per bottle.
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s. rsified cnIs meet
Est be Path the organiza-
+ mat goa ton would evil
/ cost of IN and very prob
two hiyo 1perase0n That this
that Tinued and authorized
bn paving this State who are
~ two third echanical, mining or
-" IS, architects, geolo-
agalnst no have shown them
mount asst engineers in practice OF
Nc for t}eet with us in Roanoke,
.ooo,,od On Saturday, April 4, 1891,
utrpose of permanently or.
Se Virginia society of engi-
the said committee be
81 = grange for the accommo-
hct of said meeting."
Twill be held at the rooms
Ice Estate Exchange, TIMES
siSu are requested to com.
s ,Sh us as soon as possible,
81 W you desire to cooperate,
Ne may expect you to be
AusgN, e. ANDERSON,
j. II. WINGATE,
= CLARENCE COLEMAN,
al1g NJ. DUNLAP,
RI. w. NEWLY,
). Committee.
Aittee, P. o.. Box 157,
re Mis- Elbow.
Ahi1e swinging a
ting shop Tuesday
law and the con-
Ole sprung his
$ DR.. Sius re-
!: Z. y: ar. Tomney
Z tive work
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SIXTH YEAR HAVE | YOUR EYE !?

Prices, csc, SOC, 75c and 81.
Reserved seats on sale at Johnson's
drug store.
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49, the Tfea "a
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
FORESTALLING FORSYTH
ILLINOIS HoRTICULTURISTS RAILS.
ING A HOWL.
They Are Determined That California
Shall Not Have Its Dues-The Fresno
Mans Fate Somewhat Dubious.

CHICAGO, June 17.-At today's meet
ing OF the local worlds fair directory's 8
executive committee, the director-gen-
erals recommendation of the appoint
ment of Commissioner Forsyth as chief
of the department of horticulture, was
read. The matter OF salary was re-
ferred to the finance committee, and
the personnel to the committee on agri-
culture, with instructions to report at
the next meeting OF the board of direct
ors. Friday.
A memorial was presented to the To-
cal directory this evening signed by j.
G. Vaughan, representing meeting of
horticulturists held today, at which the
Illinois state board OF agriculture was
represented, and resolutions were adopt
ed protesting against the confirmation of
Forsyth as chief of the horticultural bu-
reau, saying he in no sense represents
American horticulture; also protesting
against the present classification which
has been indorsed by the ma
tional commission, and saying
this classification, giving eight
separate classes for wines and brandies
alone, with but four to horticulturists
proper, is unfair and unsatisfactory to
the horticulturists of the country. 1t
was therefore resolved that ''in the
event of the confirmation of Forsyth, or
any other non-representative man, and
especially one pledged to this unjust clas-
sitication, we are without hope of MAX
ing in the main building representative
exhibit of American horticulture, and
will use our influence in every possible
manner to confne these exhibits to our
state buildings, and will invite our
sister states to do likewise, as we can not
and will not destroy the prospects for
an enthusiastic exhibition by indorsing
a man and a classification which con-
meets horticulture with and makes it
subordinate to a display of wines and
brandies. We are pledged to no candi-
date, and ask simply that competency
of the chief be questioned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
PROMINENT PERSONS.

Notes Concerning the Health, ETC., of
People Known to Fame.
Ex-Governor Harrison Luddington, of
Wisconsin, is dead.
Ex-senator Joseph E. Mcdonald, of
Indiana, is steadily failing, and the
physicians have abandoned all hope of
his recovery.
Congressman Grosvenor, of Ohio,
has been appointed agent of the treas
ury department to visit Europe in the
interest of the worlds Columbian expo
sition.
II. j. Schulties, of the District of Col
umbia, has been appointed an additional
member of the immigration commission,
which is to visit Europe to investigate
immigration affairs: He was appointed
as representative of the Federation of
Labor.
President Harrison has been working
unusually hard since his return from
the Pacific coast, and is thoroughly
tired out. He will accompany Mrs.
Harrison and his grandchildren to Cape
May today.
A special from Augusta, Maine, says
Mr.. Blaines health is rapidly improving.
He drives out and frequently holds con-
ferences by wire with the president at
Washington. One of these conferences
preceded the signing of the sealing agree
ment.
Ex-Judge Seneca Smith of Portland,
Oregon, and Miss Sue Southworth were
married at Woodstock, ILL.,, yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A NARROW ESCAPE.
The Close Call of a Burling-
ton Passenger Train.
A Bridge Washed Out Just
After 1t Crossed.
Seven Minutes Later Freight
Plunged Into the Abyss.
creant's Act-A Deluge in Nebras-
ka-Numerous Washouts.
Associated Press Dispatches.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, June 1.-THE
westbound Burlington passenger train
had a marvellous escape this morning
from terrible disaster. Near Corning
a cloudburst swelled small stream
known as Plum creek out OF its banks.
The passenger train, heavily laden with
people, came along and crossed the
bridge spanning the creek without mis-
hap. Seven minutes later a freight
train following approached the bridge
at rapid rate of speed, when the en-
gineer discovered that the bridge had
been washed away. He made every
effortto stop, but did not succeed, and
the engine and three cars went into the
creek. Engineer Powers jumped just
before the locomotive dropped, landed
in twelve feet of water and came near
being carried away by the torrent.
A MIscREANT's WORK.
Coon RAPIDS, Ia, June 1.-THE wreck
on the st. Paul, near here last night,
was caused by an unknown miscreant
placing a tie upon the trestle work just
before reaching the bridge of the Coon
river. The latest list shows two people
killed outright, two fatally injured and
a number painfully injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
HIPPOLYTE KILLED.
RumOred Assassination of the
Dusky Tyrant.
A Bullet Said to Have Ended
His Bloody Reign.
Another Chapter of Horrors from the
Black Republic.
Consul Corte's Crooked Report to the
Authorities at Rome-Other
Foreign News.
Associated Press Dispatches.

New York, June 1.-THE Atlas line
passenger steamer Alvo, which arrived
from Haytian ports this morning,
brought news of continued outbreaks
and wholesale slaughter of political
prisoners in all parts of the island. The
Alvo also brought news of the rumored
shooting OF President Hippolyte. This
rnmor was being freely circulated in
Jacmel and the outlying towns from
Port-au-Prince when the Alvo left the
former port on June 9th. The rumor
could not be confirmed by the people
on the Alvo before she left Jacmel, but
it was discredited.
The populace of Jacmel was in fever
OF excitement over what they termed an
outrageous murder that had occurred
the day before. When the news of the
slaughter at Port-au-Prince reached
Jacmel, many citizens violently de-
nounced Hippolyte's deed. Six of them
were arrested and word sent to Hippo
lyte. A squad of soldiers came back the
next morning, took out the six unfor-
tunates and shot them to death in the
public square in the presence of
their friends and relatives.
After leaving Jacmel the Alva touched
at Navassa island, and there again heard
the rumor of Hippolyte's assassination.
The steamer Kearsarge was also met
there, her commander having heard
the news and being on the way to Port
au-Prince.
In New York this evening Hay tian
Minister Price and the officials OF the
steamship company denied that there
was any truth in the rumor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
FATHER MAC ARAN.
His Many Friends Substantially Re-
member Him Last Evening.

His Many Friends Substantially Re-
member Him Last Evening.
At the residence of the bishop, ad-
joining the cathedral, on Second street,
last evening there was a gathering of
the friends of the young priest, Rev.
Father Patrick F. Mac Aran. The as
sembly was for the purpose of present
ing the reverend gentleman with sub
stantial testimonial of the apprecia-
ton OF his many friends, in
the shape of a we'll filled
purse. Father Mac Aran seems to have
imbibed the missionary spirit of the
good Franciscans, for, during his nine
months in Los Angeles he has shown
himself faithful and jealous priest.
He enjoys a local reputation as an elo-
quent expounder of the gospel, and is
considered to be one of the best preach
ers in the diocese.
There is certainly glorious field be-
fore the young priest, and there can be
no better proof OF his usefulness than
the position which he holds at the
cathedral. He is the first assistant to
the Very Rev. Joachim Adam, V. G.
Those who have had the pleasure of
hearing the gifted gentleman are salts
fed that nothing but an early return to
this city will crafty his many friends
and admirers. He leaves next Tuesday
for his home in the east, and will be
absent about two months.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
FAMINE PRICES IN CHILE
NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE SITUA.
TION AT IQUIQUE.
The Insurgent Provinces Looking to Cali
fornia for Their Supplies-Import Du-
ties Raised by Balmaceda.

IoUIQUE, June 1.-THE demand for
provisions keeps prices up in spite of the
recent heavy importations from San
Francisco. Balmaceda has prohibited
shipments from the south to ports held
by the congressionalists, thus necessit
ating the importation of -four and pro-
visions from elsewhere for the ports
north of Coquimbo. The merchants
naturally are looking to California to
keep up the supply.
WAsHINGToN, June H.-The congress
of Chile has passed an act prohibiting
hereafter all export dues, and storage
charges must be paid In gold or silver.
This decree had the effect of enhancing
the prices OF all imported goods, and it
is stated that the increase has been gen.
orally from 125 to $50 per cent.
The government of Chile has awarded
$150,OO0 prize money to the commanders
sof the Lynch and and Condel, the
cruisers that blew up the Blanco not long
ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A STOCKTON SENSATION.
Editor Colnon Knocked Down by Super
vison Grunsky.


STOCKTON, June 1.-THE sensation Of
the day here was meeting between
Supervisor Otto Grunsky and E. L. Col
non, editor OF the Mail, In which the
newspaper man was knocked down by
the angry official with awell directed
blow on the jaw. The trouble arose
over brass sign which Colnon had
placed in corner of the new sidewalk
around the court house square. He
claimed to have had permission
from three supervisors to lay the
letters, but yesterday the board by
unanimous vote ordered the contractor
to complete the work according to the
contract. Reference to the matter was
made in last evenings paper. Mr..
Grunsky said it was not fair to him, and
when the men met today, after a few
words the supervisors arm went straight
out and the editor fell flat on the side
walk. When Colnon got up Grunsky
handed him his hat and cane, and the
trouble was at an end. The newspaper
man weighs more than 200 and is clever
with Lis hands, but Grunsky who weighs
about lao pounds was too quick for him.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A DELUGE IN NEBRASKA.
Towns Flooded and Dangerous Wash
quito on the Railroads.

outs on the Railroads.
OMAHA, June 1.-THE heaviest rain
known for years fell last night over this
state. Along the line of the Burlington
and Missouri road and in Southern
Nebraska and in Kansas, several wash
outs resulted, the most serious being in
the vicinity of Orleans, Neb. Several
washouts occurred on the branch line
between Orleans and Oxford.
On the Elkhorn valley road
bad washout occurred at
Battle creek, caused by waterspout,
and inundated the town. sweeping away
several houses. All the people in danger
were helped out in wagons, and no lives
were lost. The town Is half overfowed
at present and the people have to go
about in boats 1t is thought the mill
dam will go. Large damage has been
done to crops. Several miles of track
have been washed out, and bridges,
which will delay trains for two days. At
Oakdale the precipitation was five
inches cellars are flooded, sidewalks
gone and it is still raining. At Hum
phrey, Bartholomew Bogus, a farmer,
was killed by lightning. At Palmer, the
wife and grandmother of Vaela l.. Anton
were struck by lightning and killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A State Fair Circular.

SACRAMENTO, June 1.-THE State Ag-
ricultural society will tomorrow issue a
circular letter to the various counties
and persons interested, calling for unus-
ual efforts this year in the way of coun-
ty exhibits at the state fair. The society
calls attention to the fact that Califor-
MAS agricultural interests are each year
advancing, and to the necessity OF MAX
ing public the agricultural possibilities
of the individual counties.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
FOREIGN FLASHES.
Brief Mention of Current Happenings in
the Old World.

Brief Mention of Current Happenings in
the Old World.
The number of dead in the Basle dis
aster has reached 100.
Parnell has been ordered to pay the
sum Of G3500 as costs in the O'Shea di-
vorce suit.
The Radicals in the Italian chamber of
deputies are starting agitation for the
abolition of the duty on corn. 1t is
probable that the duties on wheat will
be reduced.
The Portuguese minister of finance
proposes the adoption of gold and sill
yer standard, the raising of the import
mental reforms for reducing expendi-
lures.
Emin Pasha, on behalf of Germany,
has concluded treaties with the five sui
tans in the Victoria Nyanza district, and
has concluded an agreement with the
British company's agent in relation to
the navigation of Victoria Nyanza.
The London Press association states
that the total amount of moAey col
lected for the Irish plan of campaign
was 100000, of which $3.50, 900 has
been expended and $4,000 is missing,
which was obtained through forged
draft
Libel action has been brought by Par
nell's secretary, Campbell, against the
Cork Herald for stating that while other
members of parliament were attending
to their duties Campbell was hiring
houses for immoral purposes for Parnell
in Dublin.
The sensational breach of promise
case of Miss Wiedemann against Robert
Horace Walpole, for seduction, in which
the lady asked for 100000, and which
was in the London courts for year or
more. has been decided, with verdict
of e1500 for plaintiff.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
British warships Ordered North.

VICTORIA, B. c., June 17.-Captain
Turner, of H. M. S. Nymphe, today re-
ceived a telegram instructing him to
proceed north and there to carry out his
instructions, which are understood to
be OF the same character as those given
to the United States cutters. III. M. S.
Porpoise, now on the Asiatic station,
has been ordered to the same place.
The Nymphe's orders are for three
months cruise, and she will be ready to
sail in about ten days. 1t is also be-
lieved that the warship Pheasant will go
north on the same mission.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
French unmanliness.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, June H. The
captain OF the schooner Rowe, just
arrived, says at the bay of st. George,
he found British and French warships
guarding the fisheries. While the En-
glish man-of-war remained American
fishermen were permitted to buy wAat
bait they desired. After the English
man left the port, however, the French
commander ordered all Americans out
of the harbor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A Misleading Report.

New YORK, June 1.-THE report tele-
graphed last night announcing the dis
solution of the New York Equitable Life
Insurance company, should have read
New York Equitable Fire Insurance
company. Much misapprehension hav-
ing arisen in consequence of the report,
it is proper to say that it had no refer
ence to the Equitable Assurance Society
of the United States, of which Henry B.
Hyde is president, and which is repre-
sented to be financially one of the
strongest institutions in the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A Shooters Two Victims.

PENDLEToN, Ore., June 17.-Word was
received here from Monument, Grant
county, of double murder which oc-
Cured there several days ago. A man
named Churchill, who owns black
smith shop at Monument, quarreled
with his employer. Churchin drew his
revolver and shot the man dead. Church
i'll then mounted horse and made his
escape. At the head of Rhea creek, in
Morrow county, he shot and mortally
wounded German whom he met, pre-
sumably thinking he was member Of a
posse in pursuit of him.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
FEDERATED RA1LRoADERs.
The Switchmen Charge the Trainmer
With COnabiracy,

The Switchmen Charge the Trainmen
With Conspiracy.
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE supreme coun-
Gil of the Federation of Railway en-
ployees adjourned its annual meeting
today to meet next week at Terre
Haute. This was made necessary by
the Northwestern controversy unex-
pectedly overshadowing all other mat
ters. 1t took the form of charges brought
against the Brotherhood of Railway
trainmen for conspiracy with the officials
of the Northwestern road against the
switchmen. Some of the switchmen go
so far as to assert that any action ad-
verse to them may result in the with
drawal from the federation of more than
one order that would join with the
switchmen in forming new organiza-
ton. The council turned the matter
over to committee for consideration
until the next meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A.o.u.W. Discussions.

DETROIT, June 17.-At today's session
of the Supreme lodge, A.O.U.W., there
was lively discussion over a resolution
that in order to curtail expenses, the
lodge should not meet again until June,
1898; and another providing that select
knights be obliged to discontinue using
the letters A.O.U.W. Both were finally
referred to committees.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A COwardly Act.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 17.-Peter Gal
lagher, boy IL years old, saw James
Ballinger, contractor, beating small
boy with heavy stick. Gallagher tried
to make Ballinger stop, when the latter
drew pistol. Gallagher ran, and when
about 100 feet away Ballinger fired, the
bullet entering the boys back and in
ficting serious wound. Ballinger has
not yet been arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
AUSTRIAN POLITICS.
The Imperial Party Cooperating with
the German Liberals.

inc German LIberaIS.
VIENNA, June 17.-Dnring the budget
debate in the reichsrath, Premier Taafe
made an important speech, announcing
that the government had decided to ac-
cept the support of the German Liberal
party for carrying into effect the pro-
gramme announced in the speech from
the throne. The government, he said,
would act all things in accordance with
that party. The speech, which was un-
doubtedly inspired by the emperor, pro-
duced a. profound impression, and the
old opposition party broke out into loud
applause. The German Liberal strength
in the reichsrath is 10 out of total of
$50. A new minority will be formed by
the addition OF sixty Poles and thirty
moderate Conservatives.