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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
CROOKED ALI. TIIKOUGU.
How Cashier Robbed His Bank of Thou.
sands by False Entries.

sands by False Entries.
LEWISTON, Me-, May lS.-TSpcciall-
Directors of the Shoe and Leather Ma
tional Bank made a report to-day, show
ing the condition OF affairs upon the re-
tiremcnt of eX-Cashier Percival. They
say:
Various Interpretations of the
cashier, in different ways and methods,
to which he resortcd. appear to amount
to S1S0,7l5, the largest sum arisine from
issuing certificates of deposit and cash
ing checks while not accounting to the
bank for money received for them.
Pretty nearly every device known to
crooked bank officers was employed by
Percival. els.
Deposits entered on dcpositors' pass
books were not credited on the ledger.
credits with other banks were inflated
and transactions entirely fictitious APP
pear on the books.
The directors have obtained posses
sion OF property from the late cashier,
which, with his bond, will reduce tho
loss of the bank to $50, GOO. The sur
plus and undivided profits amount to
SOL lbs. Ten per cent. assessment on
the capital stock ord red by tho comp
troller, amounting to SAC, 900, will little
more than make good tho impairment
of capital
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
Looks Worse for Wright.

ST. Louis, May IS Special A spc-
cial dispatch says that the moro search
ing the investigation into the affairs
of II. Il. Wright. who fled from Clarks-
vile, Texas, last Friday, the worse
matters look for him ut every turn.
There are new and dangerous develop
mcnts. Money paid to him on loans to
land companies by many individuals
have not been accounted for, and it is
alleged that at least dozen charges of
cmbezzlcment, swindling and forgery
can be brought against him. 1t is be.
licv ID Wright is hiding with friends in
Clarksvillc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
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FOR RENT.

Two good offices, ground floor, cheap,
Campbell street. 7-room house, stable,
ETC., S35 per month. Store room and
dwelling, So per month. 5-room house,
car line, SIS per month. 5-room house,
$50 per month. Groom house, S25 per
month. 7-room house, Salem avenue,
$50 per month. 5-roon house, SEQ per
month. Two good Offices, ground floor,
Salem avenue. FOR SALE.-9 choice
lots in Belmont Addition at $500 each.
worth $500. One.sixth interest in two
lots on Campbell street opposite post
office, at the rate Of $4,000 each. You
can't buy anything adjoining it for less
S6han S17.500 cash. Lot on West End
/ boulevard, north side, 75X150 at $50 per
front foot, near residence of A. Pope,
adjoining property is held at S75 per
foot. Several bargains in Mclrosc, and
all over the city. Now is the time to
buy. GROVES e COON,
The live real estate agents, No. 81
Campbell street, opposite postofflce.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-[Speciall-
Just before o'clock this afternoon tho
Navy Department received a contirma-
ton Of press dispatches to the effect
that tho Charleston sailed southwark
from Acapulco last evening, leaving tho
Esmcralda in port. There was no word
Of the ltata. The presumption is that
the Charleston's commander was salts
fled that the ltata had passed Acapulco
either before he arrived there or whiie
he lay in port, AND that he has resumed
the long chase.
1t is estimated that the Itata has been
steaming along at about seven knots. and
as She was ton days out last Friday
night She should at that time have been
just oil Acapulco, wherel it is reported
from that port that She met the Esmor-
aida.
As She is much smaller vessel than
the Esmcreida and burns very much
less coal, it is regarded as within tho
probabilities that tho latter vessel
might have supplied her with this
necessary article, which would account
for the strait the warship is now in re-
spcctlng further supply OF coal. II it
be true that the Itata was off Acapulco
Friday night, she had two full days'
start of the Charleston when the latter
started again i'll pursuit last night.
This is about tho same lead she had
when she started from San Diego, so
that it does not appear that the chase
Is any nearer conclusion. But if tho
two vessels now follow the same course,
tho Charleston, stcaming ut fourteen
knots, should como up with the Itatn
by tomorrow night.
This event OF course is based upon
the assumption, which is not founded
upon strong probability, that tho two
vessels are steering exactly the Same
course. If tho Charleston passes tho
ltata tho next port they are likely to DO
heard from is Panama, about l,200 miles
from Acapulco or Payta, Peru, still fur
Their down tho coast. AS it is, the
vessels have probably covered less than
half the distance to Iauiuue, tho
nearest CHILEAN port
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avenue would have q minimum clear
ance of feet g inches. Teams passing
under tho girders would have a clear
ance of 10 feet in height. Teams pass
ing from Front street to Railroad ave-
nue. would meet no distractions what
ever except the four iron posts, which
would not interfere with the passage of
teams in any manner. The letter stated
that the bridge could be built at Com
merce, but not for anything like the
figures for which the Henry street
bridge can be constructed.
MIR. Mcconnell produced plans for the
bridge by which it was shown that q
sufficient amount Of clearance could be
obtained in all directions. Chairman
Mcdonnell stated that if they paved
Henry street with Belgian block clear
to the building line, a clearance of fif-
teen feet could be obtained. The larg-
est wagon in the city would have no
trouble in driving under the bridge or
turning corners.
j.. Allen Watts, who represents the
opponents of the Henry street bridge,
addressed the Council on behalf of his
clients. He claimed that building the
bridge at the point in question would
materially injure the business of the
wholesale Dealers along Front street.
lie claimed that it would be impossible
for heavily laden teams to use the
steep grade which the building of the
bridge would necessitate. He said that
the Norfolk e Western railroad, as we'll
as his clients, favored Commerce street.
He hoped the Council would move slow
in the matter.
colonel Penn was present, and ad-
dressed the Council in favor of the
bridge being built as contemplated. lie
sad 1T has been more than two years
since it was determined by the Council
to erect the three bridges at Randolph,
Henry and Park streets, and when these
parties established their business here
they were fully aware of this fact.
City Solicitor Miller called attention
to the fact that the Norfolk and Wcs-
tern had entered into contract with
the Council to build the superstructurcs
OF tho bridges across Henry, Randolph
and Park streets, and, in his opinion, if
the Henry street bridge was removed
the contract would be null and void.
MIR. Buckner moved that the report Of
the special committee be received and
that the committee on bridges be in
Structed to go ahead and build the
bridge on Henry street according to the
plans and specifications submitted to
the Cauncil. Carried.
Mr.. Trout presented petition from
citizens of Second and Third avenue
n W., west OF Park street, asking to
have the sewer pipe extended to WEIGH
street. Referred to sewer committee
with instructions to have the work
done
The previous action of the Council in
deciding to ask for bids for SO. 600 wards
Of asphalt was ratified.
Prof. Hart, principal OF the colorcd
school, asked to have Peach Hill graded
Referred to committee on streets to
ascertain cost of doing the work.
Council then adjourned.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
HIS MIND GAVE WAY.
n Former Bank Cnshiert Grows Morbid
and Takes his Own Life

MOBILE, Ala, May ls.-ISpccial l.
Lloyd Bowers, aged Is and for twenty
years prior to January of this year,
cashier of the First National Bank of
Mobile, shot himself in the forehead
early this morning, and died this after
noon at o'clock. He had been forced
by i'll health to retire from active bust
ness life and although in good financial
circumstances and surrounded bv a
lovely wife, and, family, he was de-
spondent. Those who knew him init
mately state that they believed his
mind had been affected for some time.
lie had seventy thousand dollars to his
credit in tho bank
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
BIG LAW SUIT THIS.
Over 10000 Acres Mt Big Stone Gap Form
The Bone Of Contention.

Over 60, 900 Acres Mt Big Stone Gap Form
The Bone of Contention.
BRlsToT, Tenn, May 1s.-[Special +
Some prominent men were here yester-
day and to-day Their business is i'm
portant and significant Among those
in the party were: Hon. e. NJ. Fulton,
of Wise Court House, Virginia; j. f.
Bullitt, of Big Stone Gap; Hon. James
). Pearson and Richard Dale, of Phila-
delphia. The last named gentleman is
one OF the most prominent lawyers in
the country. They are here in the in
terest of John Flanagan and Others
who have sued the Virginia, Tennessee
and Carolina Steel and Iron Company
for 62,000 acres of land near Big Stone
Gap. The particulars OF the suit have
not been made public.
The Danville and East Tennessee has
placed n contract in the hands of re-
sponsible parties who will begin work
on the road by June 1, and complete
twenty six miles Of the line by the end
of the year.
Tho town Of Mount Airy, n. c., and
the county of Surrey Will subscribe
100000 in aid of the construction
Grayson county, Va, will give right
of way through the county and $780,
600 subscription.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
PLENTY HORNS srRouTING.
Thousands of ElIs Huvin. II big Time mt
Their Annual Gathering.


Their Annual Gathering.
LOUISVILLE Ky, May ,-ISpeciall l.
The procession of Elks this ftcrnoon was
a grand affair, about three Thousand being
in line. Washington lodge carried off
the honors and banners and will secure
tho next meeting of tho grand lodge.
Washington had a tioatreprcsenting tho
White House, made Of white straw flow
ers and forty feet wide.
The Virginia delegates are: Roanoke, ).
Il. Il. Woodward; Richmond, Joseph w.
Laubo; Norfolk, Il. c. Drummalli; Ports
mouth, Judge w. Burdaugh. Washing
ton. Geo. ID. Scott. There are about
fifty Virginia Ellls here.
The grand ball and social session took
place at the auditorium tonight and tho
grand lodge meeting will be held to-
morrow with 4 banquet at night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19

When President Hawthorne called
the City Council to order last night the
following members were present:
Messrs. Buckner, Graves, McCahan,
Scott, Trout, hawthorn, Ruggles,
Sheehan and Mcconnell.
Mayor Evans reported tho amount of
fines during the month of April at
$756.20; amount of committals on ac-
count of fines, SlG3.5O; amount of cash
from fines, S592.7O; disbursed, Slss.55;
Balance, S567 .G5. Tho report recon-
mended that all oifal from the slaughter
houses be buried. On motion of Mr..
Buckncr this was referred to- the COM
mittec on health.
The mayor also recommended that
ice and milk wagons be prohibited
from running on Sunday. Mr.. Graves
moved oto lay this Recommendation
on the table, which was carried.
Solicitor Miller submitted n written
report in regard to sewerage. He would
not submit a definite report until he had
examined into the matter moro careful
ly and had also consulted moro authori-
ties. The principal question was what
the people Lying along the banks of the
stream used the water for. Whether
for domestic or manufacturing purposes.
On motion Of Mr.. Buckner Mr. Miller
was given further time aud the Sewer
age Committee was instructed to get the
information he desired
Mr.. Trout, from the Finance Commit
tee. reported that Mcssrs. Wilson, Post
& Co., of Baltimore, thought that they
could place S150,00o worth of city bonds
on the terms already agreed upon.
Mr.. Mcconnell presented bill of NJ
L. Dill for S3G91G for grading Valley
street and the matter was referred to the
finance committee for investigation and
report.
The report of the light committee was
received. 1t reco amended the placing
of lamps at Tenth avenue and Fourth
street S. W., Tenth avenue between
Frarklin and Lewis streets, Eleventh
avenue and first alley west Of Franklin
street, East street and boulevard,
Henry and Day streets.
The question of overhead bridges was
taken up and in this connection Chair
man Mcconnell, from the special fridge
| committee, presented the following re-
port from Il. S. Boswell, engineer in
charge of the bridges, showing the
amount expended on and present condi-
ton of the work on approaches to over
head bridges:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
The Grace NJ. f.. Church.

Tho committee on the new Grace M.
Z. Church South met last night at
Greene..Memorial Church for the purpose
of making a report to the pastor. 1t
was decided to change the plans and all
business was deferred till the next meet
ing. The committee is getting along
nicely soliciting building funds.
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TELEGRAPHIC FLASHES.

Secretary Blaine was yesterday able
to leave his bed and his condition stead
lily improves.
Lord Edward Cavendish, youngest
son of the Duke OF Devonshirc, is dead.
lie was tho only surviving brother of
the Marquis OF harrington and Lord
Frederick Cavendish, who was murder
ed in Phoenix Park, Dublin.
The offerings of silver to the Treasury
Department yesterday aggrcgat ted 940,,-
600 ounces, of which il5, 900 ounces we're
purchased.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
The Shortage is sa1.onn.

AVER. Mass, May 1S.-ISpeciall-An
expert accountant has finished his ex-
animation into the irregularities of the
books OF EX-Cashier Spaulding. and has
found deficit somewhat larger than at
first supposed. He places the loss at
$4,000. PresidentAtw of the bank.
says the institution will recover its loss
in short time. Spaulding is living
quietly in Townsend, awaiting his trial.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19

Totals &c. S2 81 SG,7S2 81
We have on hand two complete der
ricks, one set derrick poles and ropes
set quarry and blacksmith tools, picks
and shovels, 20 barrels lime. ITO barrels
cement, 1.400 yards masonry laid, PSI
feet coping laid. City portion of Ran
dolph street bridge masonry is finished
with the exception of the coping and
column footings. This work can be
completed for 5000. Tho masonry for
Park street bridge approach is finished
with the exception of 1872 feet coping,
column footings and pointing; can be
finished for $3.50.
This will make total cost Of
masonry in approaches to
Randolph and Park streets. 81, 232 81
a liberal estimate for masonry
and additional span on
Henry street.. $500 90
Making total masonry for
bridges Observation-Disclosures. 1882 81
Cost of supers tructure, eXclus-
i've of extra span on Henry
street. ................. 1919 90
Total cost of masonry and
snperstructure ............. 27'251 81
Leaving balance OF appro
priation for filing APP
proaches of. ................ 2,74s 40
Estimated cost masonry and
uperstructure, under lowest
bids from contractors. 1854 so
These without filling for APP
proaches exceeds appropria-
ton. $50. 1874 SO
Making difference in cost be-
tween lowest bid and work
under present method 80. 5.26a 90
To which should be added at
LEAST .............. $50 90
For value of plant, making net
gain. .......... 4,5l1 90
A letter was read from Charles S.
Churchill, engineer in charge mainte-
nance of way, Norfolk and Western
railroad, in regard to the clearances.
Teams going from Front street to Salem
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At Russia's Disposal.

PARIS, May s.-ISpecial La Presse
of this city today announces that a
contract was signed early during the
present month between the Russian
government and the Chatclherault arms
factory by which the plant of the
factory and its employees are at the
absolute disposal Of Russia An order
for 5000, 600 new rifles has been given.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
rrightfni Kailrond Acciaent.

BIRMIN0nAM. Ala. May is lSpeciall--
~ fearful tail-end collision occurred on
the Louisville and Nashville road at
4:35 o'clock this morning near Phelan
station, fifty-two miles north OF here,
between two freights. Engineec d.
Edmunds and fireman Lester Brown
were scalded to death. and brakeman j.
NJ. Costello was killed by being burned.
The cars were loaded with oil and NOR
chandisc and were burned.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
HARD TIMES IN PORTUGAL

The Government Compelled to borrow
Money for Paying Troops Wages.
LISBON, May Is Special Saturday
tho Bank of Portugal cashed notes to
the amount of 100000, and Monte pio
and the Commerce cashed notes to tho
amount of Sl50,OoO for the payment OF
troops and factory operatives in order
to avert possible disorders. The scarcity
OF coin is still severely felt.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
DARGA1Ns.-pEopLE WHO HAVE

DARGAINS.- PEOPLE WHO HAVE
- any money to invest can pick up
better bargains in Real Estate now than
have been offered for year. There is
no question about money being tight
and very few people being in position
to buy, but those who have money and
do not invest because they are afraid,
are robbing themselves. l have u few
bargains that are exceptionally cheap,
that can be bought during tho next or
days at a very low cost. Call on or
address, WILBUR S. POLE.
Rooms 3 and 4, Exchange Building.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
To BUILD THE HENRY ST. BRIDGE.
The Council Orders the Work
to Proceed.

The Question Discussed at Some Length
by the Lawyers on Each Side After
Hearing the Report of the Bridge
Committee--To Change to Commerce
Street Would Increase the Cost--Re-
concentrations In the Mayors Report
Tabled--Othe Routine business.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
The LONG CHASE BEGINS AGAIN.
Has the ltata, After All, Outwit-
ted the Charleston?

The UNITED States Cruiser Has Left
Acapulco and is Speeding In Pursuit
OF the Gillian Rebel Once Morc-A
Popular Belief That the Esmerclda
Played Horse and Coaled the Itata on
the High Seas Before Entering tho
Mexican Iarbor-Fight is Certain in
Case the Vessels Meet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-19
HERE IS A COMPLICATED AFFAIR.
A Sunday Disturbance and its
Sequel.

BOYS Who Take Sunday Rides on tho
Narrow Gauge Cars Have n Row With
the Wntchmen, Who Place Rocks on
tho Track to Interfere With Their Rid
ing-Some Shots Exchanged and the
Case Before the Mayor-Three Boys
Arrested Yesterday.
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Tie Kramer Cnse.

The Kramer case was argued in the
Iiusting Court yesterday by counsel for
plaintiff and defendent, and was con-
tinued till today.
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Mrs. Atkins Drad.

Mrs. Catherine Atkins. aged 81 years,
died yesterday at her residence in East
Roanoke.
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The weather..

Forecast: For Virginia, fair, slightly
warmer and south winds.
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FOR SALE.
THREE MEDIUM-SIXED HOUSES
AT WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
APPLY TO s. a. WETZLER,
ROOM ., EXCHANGE BUILDING.
may17-1wk
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NHRISTIAN & BARBEE,

NHRISTIAN & BARBEE,
SUCCESSORS TO BUDNYELL CHRIS
TIAN e BARBEE),
Wholesale AND RETAIL DRUG
GISTS.
NAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED
AND EASTERN PRICES GUAR
ANTEED.
WE MAKE a SPECIALITY OF PRE-
SCRIPTIONS.
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For Rent.

DESIRABLE OFFICE ON GROUND
FLOOR, TIMES BUILDING, THIRD
AVE. AND FIRST STREET S. w.
APPLY TO BUSINESS MANAGER
OF THE TIMES.
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The Jersey City news., 1891-08-08

In one of the froutier Sc Elements in the
Wild West a Germ IN cobbler was elect ed
police justice. His reputation as an hon
est toiier was well established. out his
legal knowledge and sense OF humor were
so far unknown Quantities.
One of bis fllst cases was that OF a
tough citizen who was dulY arraigned for
a breach OF the peace. The Justice heard
the evidence in the case and pronounced
sentence Of three months in jail. This so
earaged the defendant that he ended q
vigorous abuse of the Court by promising
to call on him promptly that day three
months and prepare him for first-class
funeral The Judge beard this abuse
silently. aud then. without any emotion,
cogitated MS follows:-
'Vell. you Kills me today three months
ago, will you? Let me see. This is Aug
ust first. Three months will be No mher
first. Thanksgiving will be twenty fifth.
| will miss my THANKSGIVING dinner
Christmas is next. / will miss Christmas
too. Six months from August first will
be Shanuary. | makes IL six months, and
den you Kills me. viii 1t? You shust go
right away to jail six months. and then /
see you auy more | shoust shoot You so
full Of Lead it will take Won steam derrick
to lit you down 10 your grave. You hear
me?"
The six months were up long ago, and
the justice still sits upon his cobbler's
bencn when not dispensing justice from
his official seat. The tough citizen Is pre-
sumabIy herding cattle.