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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
Preparing to Fight tho British.

CAPE OF COOP IIOPE, Jan. 2-ISpe-
cinl Tho Argus to-day states that four
hundred Portuguese volunteers have
landed at the mouth of tho Pongivo
river, having signed an agreement to
servo in hlanaeland and to fight the
British if necessary. Chief Gurgunhana
is reported to have hauled down the
Portuguese flag and to have hoistcd the
British flag in its stead
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
DuBLIC scHooLs-All persons who

DuBLlC ScHOOLS-All persons who
Il reside on the west side of Henry
street, and north of the railroad, and
have children they desire should attend
the public schools of this city. will
please have such children enrolled at
the new school building in tho north
west section Monday morning, January
8, 1891. All teachers, both regular and
supply, Will assemble at the First ward
building Saturday morning, January 8,
at 10 o'clock.
jan2-3t RUSH Z. DERR, Supt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
MINERALS A SPECIALITY.

All persons having T. inn7al, farm, or
timber lands arc requested 70 list thcrn
with us for sale. The long oNperie-o e
of our senior, Mr.. j. ~. Daily, IL mining
and sale Of real estate warrant us in as.
surfing our patrons that their interests
will be properly guarded in tho sale of
their property, and all money coming
into their hands will be promptly paid
over. Owners may, if preferred, employ
their special agent or a ,torneys.
Persons, in sending descriptive list OF
property, are specially cautioned against
giving overdrawn descriptions, AS il
lessen8 chances OF sale. We also advise
against giving options on mineral
properties, they often Interfere with
sales and lead to litigation.
We shall do n legitimate commission
business.
Active, reliable agents wanted in
every county i'll Southwest Virginia.
All city property listed with us VIII
have prompt attention, and sold to best
advantage.
We have booked for salo 3 list OF i'm
proved and unimprovcd property, bust
ness and dwelling houses in difforent
sections Of the city.
Persons wishing to buy or sell arc
respectfully invited to call on u.s.
Office, Room 3, Moomaw building.
Jefferson street.
Refer to First National Bank of Roa
noke, Virginia.
J. A. DALBY, SONS &c co.
nv11-Gm3taw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

New FORK, Jan. 2.-ISpocial] -Ex-
change quiet and stronger at4sOM@4S5.
Money close at SOS, last loan at s,
closing offered at 3. Sub-Treasury bal
ances--gold, S14S,409,O 600; currency,
S3.963.00O. Government bonds dull and
heavy-4s, 12l; AIS, 1O3A. State bonds
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

Thore is no need TO buy e Baltimore
Philadelphia or New York paper to find
the news. BY subscribing for THE TIMES
you can have it served to you every
morning at your breakfast table twelv
hours In adyanoe OF the Northern papers
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
The SNOW Disnpnearinp.

The snow is rapidly disappearing, and
unless the weather becomes colder it
Will be como in few days. The grounds
OF Hotel Roanoke are perfectly clear of
snow.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
i Woman's Hand Found on Railroad
TrnclS.

/ DANvILIE, Va, Jan. 2.-[Speciall-A
han walking along the track of the Vir-
Eihia Midland railroad in North Dan
1iI lie to-day found n human hand lying
hear the track. 1t was evidently a wo-
hams hand and seemed to have teen
&evercd from the wrist some time ago.
%Vhero it came from or what tragedy it
#1ay tell CT no ono can imagine.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
a Failure and fire in PETERSBURG

PErEEsDuEu.Jan. p Especial isaac
lEignbrun, for many years in the cloth
ling and dry goods business hero as
Nsigned today. Liabilities SAT. 1000, assets
|not stated.
A Fire in j. Y. Morris undertaking cs-
Establishment this morning caused dam
age to house. stock and furniture esti-
smated at 1880, fully covered by insur-
lance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

Tho officers of Southwest Council
East Roanoke, were installed last night
at meeting OF the Council called for
that purpose
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

NM ANTED-To rent store or build
w ing for business purposes;
centrally locatcd; would purchase stock
also II offered low. Address p. O. Box
23l jan3-lw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
WANTED.

NM ANTED-A situation rs salesman,
w office work. or book keeping, by n
man OF experiences and good habits
Address H., care TINES Office, Roanoke,
Va. jan3-lt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

NM ANTED = Boarders at No. 1903
w Eighth avenue s. w. Gentlomcn
only; references given and required.
jan3-lw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

n A weak back, with weary aching
iiameness over the hips. is sign of
diseased kidneys. Use tho best kidned
Curative known. which is Burdock Blooy
'&ittcrs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

"A widow living in Jacksonville,
Fla, was badly stunG about the head
by wasps while working among tho
plants and shrubbcry i'll her yard. Tho
stings wcro painful enough. but in her
agony and confusion She added TO her
misery by rushing into the house and
applying hnrriedly to her wounds
what she supposed vat laudanum, but
which WIS carholic acid For few
minutes her pain was intense and had
not remedies heen applied by ncigh-
boring ladies sho would have, il is be.
)ieved, gone into opasr.s Tho acid
raised numerous hl'stcrs on her face.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

n Railroad tickets at reduced ratcc for
bale at Continental Hotel news stand. If
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

A nice line OF gold watches. d. L..
SoI OMONs
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

--Disvpf Stcol. What Is
that Won arc ueiaa IN my faccf'' 'Bay
rHm.' is Us. NIP" sighed tho GUS
-2oer. II VA j." ""rtof hopcs 1t r1igh.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03
DOANOKE IRON COMPANY,

ROANOKE, Va, Jan. end. 1891.
NoTICE.-Thc annual meeting Of the
stock holdcrs, for the election of diroc-
tors for the ensuing year will no held
at the company's Office, in Roanoke. Va
on Monday, February End. 1891. at 10 a.
m. JAMES L. PARKER,
jan3-30t Secretary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

THE TIMES IS the only paper in Roa
hoke which had the courage and enter
1,rise to invest money in egraphic
franchises.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

POARDERS WANTED AT 35G
II Fifth avenue S. w; terms moder-
ate. ian3lw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

Everybody reads THE TIMES want
lColumn." If you have houses or rooms
to rent, property or anything. else to sell
1put small Ad. in THE TIMES, IL will
lIbring you calls
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

EOR RENT-Throc furnished rooms
Il without board. Apply sol Third
Stl Get $. w. ian3-2t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

TOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
Il rooms, Tor gentlemen, AT DIR. PET
TlCORD'S, 3GG Campbell street. janl-St.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

M ANTED-A few gentleman board
w crs. Apply at No. 2OI, brick
building on Terry Hill, Sth ave. g. w.
Reference given and required.
dec30-lWk
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

wv ANTED-A few gentleman as
w boarders. Apply NJ l.5 9TH ave.
s. G. dec31-4t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-03

XM L ASK EVERYBODY to como and
w examine watches worth 500, sell
ling for s43, at RICHARDSON BROS,
100 3rd ave. s. W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
JUDGE LYNCH CLIMBS DOWN.
Failure of an Attempt to Mob Wretch
at Indianapolis.

at indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. Last Friday
night Charles Bisso committed a shcc&-
ing outrage on 9-year-old Blanche STEM
ton He was arrested and locked up
Last night crowd surrounded
the jail, guarding every entrar ce
AMI preventing endorsements for
those inside, and then proceeded to break
in with crowbars. The announcement
that the Jail door was down caused the
whole Of the mob to rush to that point
aud about twenty policemen effected an
entrance ut the door of the sheriff's
residence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01

Among the namcless heroes, none are
more worthy Of martyrdom than he who
rode down the valley OF the Concmaugh,
warning the people ahead of the Johns
town Hood. Mounted en- q powerful
horse, faster and faster went the rider,
but the Hood was swiftly gaining, until
it caught the unlucky horscman and
swept on, grinding, crushing, annihila-
ting both weak and strong.
In the same way is disease lurking
near. like unto the sword of Damocles,
ready to fall, without warning, on its
Victim, who allows his system to be-
come cIoggea up, and his blood poi
soncd, and thereby his health endan-
gered. TO eradicate these poisons from
the system, no matter what their name
or nature, and save yourself q spell of
malarial, typhoid or bilious fever, or
eruptionS. swellings, tumors and kim
dred dstiGurements, keep the liver and
kidneys healthy and vigorous. by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. IFS the only blood-purifer sold
on trial. Your money is returned if it
doesn't do exactly as recommended. A
concentrated vegetable extract. Sold
by druggists, in large b"+''es, at Sl.00.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
Bishop Kenrick's Jubilee.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-The golden jubilee
ceremonies incident to the fiftieth ami
verssry of the conservation of the Right
Rev. Archbishop Kenrick, of this city,
were begun yesterday morning. Cardi-
nal Gibbons officiated. The ceremonies
were OF the most gorgeous of Roman
Catholic pageants. Pontifical mass was
a feature, and had not occurred in this
city Tor many years. Archbishop Ryan
delivered eulogy Of Archbishop Ken
rick, especially commencing him for
bowling to the will of the church in the
matter of the infallibility doctrine. There
was grand banquet in the afternoon, at
which all the church dignitaries were
prese mt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
CYRUS FIELD ON HIS DeATHsEo.
His Sons Disgrace Too Much for Him
What Assignee Gould Says.

His Sons Disgrace Too Much for Him
What Assignee Gould Says.
One OF the serious charges against
young Field is that of rehypothecstion of
bonds. There are q. 500, GOO of Union Pa
nipulsting in this way. Dillon says Field
did not hypothecate the bonds, but sold
them. Assignee Gould was not in po-
sition to add greatly to the public knowl-
edge of the failure, He said that he was
absolutely ignorant of the liabilities or
the assets of the firm and that he had not
had even chance to look at the firms
books
ado you think it will mount up into the
millions?" he was asked.
"No. really do not, but It is absolutely
impossible for me to say now"
The %trieken Fathers Condition.
Cyrus W. Field is believed to be on his
deathbed a relative of the sick man said
yesterday that there was absolutely no
hope of his ultimate recovery. Another
said that the greatest danger feared was
tile breaking OF a blood vessel in the brain.
This might occur at any moment and
would end all hope at once. Mr. Field is
no longer in his own house. He has sold
it for S120, 600 to raise money, it is said, to
replace missing deposit which a Gus
toner had made with L. NJ. Fields firm.
The purchaser is Isabella Field Judson, of
Irvington, Mr. Fields daughter. who is
now living in the house with him.
Young Eie' as Wife Frustrated.
Justice Stephen J. Field, of the su-
preme court, came from Washington yes
terday and spent some time at the house
OF his brother. Speaking of his brothers.
condition. Justice Field said: 1.-THE many
family troubles are weighing heavily on
his mind, and, although he is perfectly
conscious and converses freely at times
with his attendants, he is in q very bad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
CHICAGO LEFT IN DARKNESS.
A Htlf-MiIIion Dollar Fire in an cleo
trio Plant.

A Hsslf-MiIIion Dollar Fire in an EIsc-
Tric Plant
CHICAGO, Dec. l-Fire in the Chicago
Arc Light and Power CON pany's plant in
the rear of the Central Manufacturing
block, at Washington and Market streets,
last night caused > so electric lights to go
out, leaving the downtown district of the
city in comparative darkness the remain
der Of the night The loss will be up
wares of 500, eco. Seventy three dyna-
mos, valued At $500 apiece, were de-
stroyed; powerful engines and boilers
were ruined. and the building, which was
worth in the neighborhood of 800, 900, is a
complete loss.
Narrow Escapes OF Employees.
Sparks from short circuit caused the
fire Several small firms occupied por-
tion of the block, and their loss is COM
plete. Occupants of the north half of the
Central Manufacturing building fronting
on Market street were damaged consider
ably by smoke and water. Ofthe twenty
three employees in the building at the
time three or four OF them had narrow es-
capes. Two of the Arc Light company's
men were severely scorched in trying to
put out the blaze with small chemical
engine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01

way" Still another of the Fields was
pros rated yesterday in consequence of the
series of misfortunes which have befaileu
the family Mrs Edward NJ. Field, who
is the sister of Dr. Charles Lindley, is
very ill.
Examined for Signs of Lunacy.
Edward NJ Field was examined sunday
BY three of the best brain specialists in
the city, who concluded that there was
good reason to believe that Mr. Field was
not mentally sound. a gentleman close
To the Field family said last night: at is
fact that Mr.. Field has been examined,
but he result OF the investigation cannot
be given out for several days. The physi-
clans want TO make several more exam
nations before they decide whether he is
insane or not. and whether an application
for commitment shall be made. That is
not 3 step which can be rashly taken"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
Narrow Escapes "a EmnIoyes.
MUST MAKE 1T HOT FOR Chill.
No Sign of That ''sas>y' Little Republic
Apologiziug.


VALPARAISO, Dec. 1T can be stated
on the authority of an official holding a
high place in Santiago that the Gillian
government has no intention whatever Of
offering apology or indemnity such as the
American president requested, and mas
no intention of recalling or modifying the
reply given to the American request, and
that any expectation that President
Montt would in this respect modify the
policy adopted BY the junta was mislead
ing. The president himself, it is said,
was the most earnest advocate in the
junti OF defiant retort TO the United
States, and virtually dictated the answer
sent to Minister Egan.
No Cutting Down of the Army.
Montt has not changed his views since
he exchanged the Office of chief of the
junta for that of president, and Chilli is
silent now because there is nothing to be
said Meantime, although President
Mont has recommended emitting down
of the army and navy. no steps have been
taken to carry out the recommendation,
and even the volunteers sent back to
their homes in the north were told TO re-
tain their arms
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
HI6HWAYMAN IN CONNECTICUT.
A Couple of wheelmen Relieved OF Their
Naluabies

BRASFoID, Conn, Dec. 1.-Two bicycle
riders of this place and two others from
New Haven met with an adventure Sat
urday which they do not care to have re-
peated. The men from Branford were
riding along the main road to KIllingly
and coming to a steep hill they dis
mounted and prepared to walk. AS they
started man wearing mask stepped in
front of them from the side of the road
and ordered them to throw up their hands.
This they did. and he took from them S35
in cash and two gold watches, and then
orde red them to move on.
Two Other "Bikers'' Shot At
A short time after this occurrence the
two New Haven tourists were going down
the hill toward Branford. When they
reached the point where the two others
were robbed they where ordered to stop,
but as they were gong down hill and
had "A good hard road ahead of them they
rushed and passed by the highwayman. He
again ordered them to stop and fred two
shots at them, but they were soon out of
range
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01

New YORK, Dec. John G. Roth, who
attempted to assassinate Rev DIR. Hall
Sunday, was yesterday adjudged ms ;.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
The Weather We May Expect.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The following are
the weather indications for twenty -four hours
from p. N. yesterday: For Iowa Fair
weather: stationary temperature, except
warn er in extreme eastern Iortion. For Wis
consin - Fair weather; southerly Winds
slightly warmer. For Michigan-Warmer
south .rly winds; fair weather; probably fair
in lower Michigan tomorrow. For Indiana
and linois-Much warmer southerly winds;
fair weather: probably fair tomorrow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
a West Nirginia nIelhn,aleh.

GRAFTON, w. Va, Dec. Josiah Car.
penter, the oldest inhabitant of West Y =
ginia, died at his residence in Preston
county Sunday. Estimates OF Carpenter
age varied, but none placed him under
l2J years. He claimed to have been born
in Louden county. Virginia. in l732, and
to be, therefore. l59 years old. lie claimed
10 remember Braddock's defeat aud to
lave served as teamsier at that time.
Carpenter had a son who died ten years
ago at the age of 80 Until recently mis-
health has been fairly good. He has one
daughter still living who is over so.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
PLOTTED HAVOC.
The Alleged SandovaI Conspir-
ators A,raigned.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN TIE TOWN.

The Surrounding Country Also Stirred
Up-A Great Crowd at the Prelimina.
ny Trial-Tracy and Lordon Give Their
Testimony Against McKibben-A Plot
That Was Going ON for Nearly Year
Exposed-Two of the Accused Held In
Bail.
SANDovAI. his, Dec 1.-The excite
ment here yesterday was no less than it
was Sunday in the matter OF the alleged
plot laid to destroy the store building of
H. r. Hall and John l.. Robertson, to-
gether with the postoffice. The prisoners,
Calvin Tracy, Joseph Lordon and James
4. McKibben, were carefully guarded dur
ing the night by trusty deputies, and
others took charge of them yesterday. At
an early hour farmers from the surround
ing country began to arrive and many
prominent citizens from Centralia Salem,
Oiin, Patoka, Iuka and other places ar
rived on the passenger trains, all eager TO
learn what they coald in reference TO the
grave charge against the prisoners.
skating Rink as a Court Room.
OF the prisoners, Lordon and Mckibben
are men of families and they were accom-
panied by their wives yesterday to the
skating rink, at which place the prelimiu-
airy trial was TO be held. 1t was II o'clock
yesterday forenoon when Squire l.. {.
Ruby raped for order, and when the
immense audience had quieted down Nc
kibben's attorney, W. II Farthing, arose
and announced that he WAS not ready to
proceed to trial. for the reason that a new
charge had been substituted against his
client instead of the one which had been
preferred Sunday and he court was dis
posed 10 be leneut and granted delay of
two hours.
The Pleas of the Prisoners.
The charge preferred Sunday was an az
tempt to commit arson. Yesterday the
charge substituted was a conspiracy fer
the purpose of destroying the stores of II.
Il Hall and j. L. Robertson 1t was 2
o'clock in the afternoon when court WAS
called 10 order and the astorneys for the
defense announced that they were ready
for trial. When Justice Ruby interro-
gated Lordon and Mckibben as to wheth-
er or rot they were guilty as charged,
Lordon answered guilty, but McKibhen
replied not guilty. Tracy was not in
cluded in the charge, as he was only a
partner in the alleged conspiracy for the
purpose OF giving il away
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
The Pleas of the Prisoners.
LoRDoN AND TRACY TESTIFY.
Midnight Meetings Held to Plot Incen.
diariSm.

Midnight Meetings Held to Plot Iucen.
diariSm.
Judge Patterson opened the case on the
part of the prosecution, outlining what
they proposed proving. Twenty-Five wit
nesses were sworn on the part OF the PEG.
pie, including Tracy and Lordon, the lat
ter being placed on the witness stand first.
He stated that he, Tracy and McKibben
had met in the latter's barn at a late hour
at night about two weeks ago, and then
and there, after have shaken hands, sol
EMMY pledged themselve to destroy the
stores of Hall and Robertson.
Been a Year Conspiring.
Tracy was next put upon the witness
stand and he testified at length, dating
the first conversation held with McKibben
on last Christmas Day while coming from
Centralia on the cars. Subsequently he
testified that other meetings were held in
Guiding the one testified TO by Lordon
Other witnesses testified to having seen
Mckibben ard Tracy together on different
occasions. On the conclusion of the testi-
mony on the part of the prosecution court
adjourned al o'clock in the afternoon for
one hour.
No Testimony for the Defense.
On reConvening Mckibben's attorney
arose and informed the court that no tes-
timony would be offered on the part of the
defense, but that the case would be left
with the court to determine whether or
not a crime had been committed, and
whether or not from the testimony his eli.
ent was guilty The attorneys for the
prosecution bad nothing to say in reply.
Both the Accused Held
Squire Ruty, after briefly reviewing The
evidence, held it to be sufficient to war
rant him in binding the prisoners each in
bond to appear Mt the January term of the
Marion county circuit court. Mckibben's
bond was fixed at $1,000, and Lordon's at
S1,t00. The prisoners asked for time in
which to give bond and the court granted
the prisoners uatil this evening
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01
MRS. GRAHAM'S
Pace Bleach

Cures the worst cases of FreckIes, Suuburn,
Sslowness, Moth potehes. Pimp)ee. and an skin
blemshes. Price o.. so. Harmless and ef-
fective. No sample can be sent. Lady agents
wanted
THE DRUGGIST IN tbs town who first orders
a bill OF my preparations will have his name sd.
ded TO this advertisement
Ny preparations are for sale, by wholesale
druggists in Chicago and every city west of it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01

LucIen barrow, OF Milan, Tenn, claims
to have been mistaken by moonshino s
for a government officer, imprisoned in a
cave for thirteen days and threatentd
with death. He was first dragged and in
that condition captured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-01

Finding itself faced by determined
body of officers the mob lost its grit and
took refuge in "cuss words applied to the
police in an effort to force them to make
an attack. The police simply held the
door and said nothing. body
of men had gone to the cell
where Bisso WAS confined, but hearing of
the police they, too, gave mp the job 1t
was an hour or more before the mob dis
persed. large force of police was
then thrown ilto the jail aud it is be.
lieved Inc prisoner is safe now