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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

lated, as also some foundations laid for
future work in the form of driveways,
notably tho West End Boulevard, the
Melrose Boulevard, tho Belmont.
Buena Vista. Gas and Water Company,
Crystal Spring, and others that might
he named. All of these must and wi |
he eventually improved and somo of
them arc so far reaching in magnificent
distances as to form good county roads,
thus solving vcXed question.
The most extensive enterprise of this
character under consideration at this
time, and that most promising as de-
veloper and as permanent benefit and
attraction to the entire county of Roa-
nolle, including the cities of Salem and
Roanoke, is the proposed grand road be-
tween Salem and Roanoke. Much
thought has been devoted to tho pro
posed "Appiln Way" and, when com
plotted, if the plans contemplated are
carried out, it will be the most noted
highway in the State. with the cXccp-
ton of MJ Vernon avenue, which is 70
be constructed between Washington
and Mt. Vernon, the tomb of the great
soldier and statesman.
This avenue is destined to become
the most magnificent accom- plishmcnt
Of modern times, approaching nearest
the boulevard of European conception
than any highway in America, mas
much as there are to be parkings on
either side Of the main drive, memorial
bridges, triumphal arches, colossal
atucs, commemorative shafts, and
each State and territory is to be invited
to contribute to a separate section the
various material growths of foliage,
plants, flowers and trees, together with
tho building and ornamental stones
peculiar to their localities
Thus may be seen the vast possibili-
ii s developing through the simple
suggestion Of driveway between
two prominent points, and VIC
also see the opportunities for
our own boulevard or avenue stretch
ing, as it will, DER hill and dale through
the famed valley of the Roanoke. afford
ing ready access to villa sites unSur-
passed in tho world and forming a
Siamcse link through which may flow
the milk of human kindness and the
honey of golden promise as between our
good friends at Salem and ourselves in
grand old Roanoke.
Now as to parks-thcrc will never
again appear more opportune time in
the history of our city in which to gain
access to suburban property for parking
purposes. There are now many spots
near the city limits accessible by drives
and street cars which could be pur-
chased at reasonable cost, but which, If
left Il short while longer, will be out of
reach because OF price.
OF course we have all thought OF these
matters, but though thoughts said To be
q cyclone. yet the mental disturbance,
| like the roaring wind, may soar SO high
/ above the earth that no apDreciable eff
/ feet is apparent hence let us tonight
/ come TO . conclusion; memorable our
! city fathers to appoint Park Commits
sion whose duty it will be TO look after
these great public needs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

mits a much wider range Of products,
however, and it is the purpose of tho
company to take up tho manufacture of
such other limos OF goods as will insure
n good profit to the stockholders. The
buildings shown above will be erected
on tho 15acre tract between the Nor
folk and Western Railroad and tho
Roanoke River, on tho property sold by
Mr.. Frank Board to tho Columbia Land
Company.
Tho cut first shows tho warehouse
G0x200 feot, two stories high. and tho
Office, threc-story building, 4Ox4O
feet. The two buildings joined by
the engine and boiler house, arc of the
same Dimensions as tho warehouse and
arc intended for machine shops, boiler
and coiling departments. Tho foundry
is an L-shapcd structure. each wing
being being G0xl2l. Work will be
begun on the plant as soon rs bid now
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

TIE third of n series of public discus
sions under tho auspices of tho Com
mercial Association took place at tho
rooms last night, Colonel Lewis in tho
chair. The subject under discussion
was parks and Boulevards," and DR..
e. A. Parsons made the address. lie
spoke as follows:
MIR PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN:
The boulevards of Paris are cclc-
bratcd, and are Of great service as open
spaces promoting the circulation of air
amidst the dense mass of habitations.
Some parts Of them present a very daz-
cling spectacle, and as Il whole they at
ford Il striking ext ibition of tho life and
character of the French capital in all
the different classes Of society.
Tho Boulevard DIES Italiens is partic-
ularly known us the rendezvous Of tho
fashionable and the boulevard do Tenn
pie as The place where the small thea
tres arc to be found which arc fire.
Quented by the common people and the
inhabitants of the suburbs.
We learn the above from that unlver-
sal friend of the ossayist the cncyclo-
pedia-and further that boulevard was
Notifications, ramparts, etc, with which
towns or portions of them were OF still
are surrounded.
In France and Germany these ancient
works HAYS generally been lcvclcd' the
bitches filled up and the spaces thus OBJ
tanned employed for the formation of
parks. promcnadcS and streets lined
with trees Those in France still bear
the name Of boulevard. With the char
actcristic license Of Americans, and
especially the great American boomer
we find that the ancient walls OF custom
have been leveled, to the extent that
tho term boulevard no longer applies as
once accepted, or as even now in France,
but that any highway may he or is
called 4 boulevard, provided said high
way is dignified by a greater width
than the surrounding streets.
y strict Interpretation OF tho word
boulevard, however, embraces parks as
we'll as drives, and yet for the sake Of
custom let us separate the two and pro-
ceed TO consider them in the order
named
First. Boulcvards or wide streets in
the suburbs or "inter-urts" have occu-
pied a fair share Of attention in this
vicinity during the past two years, and
some excellent plans have been formu-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
HOTEL PONCE DE LEON.

This largo sixstory brick hotel is
located at tho corner of Commerce
street and Third avenue, in the ccntor
Of tho business portion of tho city, and
only three squares from the dcpots,
whore all trains are met by 4 bus. The
Ponce dc Leon is elegantly furnished
throughout heated by steam, lighted
by gas and electricity and is tho only
house using steam elevator for the
benefit and comfort of its guests. Spc
cial arrangements for the accommoda-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

ton Of commercial travellers. Tho pro-
prietor points with pardonablo pride to
the following unsolicited Endorsement S
of his house:
"RoANoKE, September 10. 1891. Ac-
cept the assurance of my high apprecia-
tion of the splendid success which at
tended the banquet given the Virginia
State Pharmaceutical Association at
your house yesterday evening.
'CHAs. LYLE,
chairman Committee"
"The banquet prepared by you for tho
Juniata Valley Editorial Association, of
Pennsylvania, on tho evening Of August
% was magnificent success in every
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
Roanoke and Salem.

we are glad to see spirit in Salem
which would draw that enterprising CITY
closer to Roanoke. Ono of tho leading
planks in TIE TINES industrial plat
form is that Salem and Roanoke are one
in interest and that they will certainly
grow together.
Nothing is moro certain than that the
beautiful, undulating valley in which
both cities lie will become tho scat of
manufacturing enterprises so numerous
and vast that tho progress of to-day will
be looked back upon, within twenty
years, as merely an ambitious begin
ming. We predict land claim no credit
for predicting) that within loss than ton
years steam and electric cOnveyances
will run through n continuous settle-
ment from one city to tho other at in
tcrvals OF less than ten minutes and
over no less than five different lines.
Now, let us go to n few other cities
and 500 tho foundat tons ofgreat estates.
In Boston-Thayer, Crocker, Forbes.
On what do they rest? EARLY invest
mcntS in land.
In New York-Astor, Goelct, Rhine
lander, Trinity Church and scores OF
othcrs-Land.
In Philadel phia-The enormous Pom
estate, the Girard estate-Tand.
In -Darnley-Land.
In St Louis -l4ucas-Land.
In lloboken-Stevcns- Land.
In Chicago-Long John Wentworth
Land.
In shington-Corcoran, Riggs.
Glover, Willard-Land
In Roanoke-What considerable for
tune is there hero which is not directly
based on land?
We confidently assert that four out
OF five Of tho great fortunes OF Amer
lea will be found to rest directly on
land and it's rise in valve. Now what
can be palmer than that the man who
buys in either Roanoke or Salem or
along the limo OF development between
these two places, and has tho courage
to hold on, is laying tho foundation OF
enduring fortune? We say courage to
held on, for whilo il doesn't take much
courage to buy, it takes u greas deal to
hold on when an offer OF goodly ad-
vance is made almost before the pur-
chase money is paid down.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
Municipal Consolidation.

The subject Of municipal consolida-
ton Is of Immediate interest to us in
Roanoke, from the probable dcsirability
of consolidating tho three corporations
Of Roanoke, Salem and Vinton into one.
1t is manifest destiny that tho valley
of tho Roanoke river, lying along and
parallel with the Norfolk and Western
tho Shenandoah Valley and the Roam
oke and Southern railroads, will become
the sltus of Il great city score Of miles
in length.
Nothing would so surely favor the up.
building of that city as tho establish
ment of joint corporation. Its first
labor would be the construction of Il
grand boulevard connecting tho thrce
centers, traverscd by steam or clectri-
cal passenger line, making trips every
half hour and covering the distance
from one end to the other in not less
than that timc. 1t would at Cncc form
a city Of 10000 inhabitants, whose i'm
portancc in tho State would at once be
second only to Richmond. Within n
twclve-month the population Of the
combined cities would leap into tho sec
ond place in the State. The very fact
of the union of the three would give the
new-formed city an advertisement to
the world Of unparalleled benefit.
lie ZINES most strcnuously asserts
that the time is fully ripe for a thorough
and clear-mindcd discussion of the pro.
ject. Neither Vinton or Salon need
fear that the preponderating size of Roa-
noke would disastrously affect their in
tcrests. Quite the contrary. 1t has
boon the history of every such aggrcga-
ton that tho smaller and outlying por-
lions have received moro than their
proportionate share of public cXpendi-
lures and appropriations in order that
any feeling of jealousy might be dis
abused.
Tho very fact of the consolidation
would add a hundred Thousand dollars
TO the realty values OF Vinton. half
million to the realty values of Salem,
two millions to the realty values of Roa-
nokc and an equal amount to the realty
values OF intervening properties.
In union there is strength.
In strength there is confidence.
In conf lcnce there is success.
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being prepared shall have been ton
dered.
The President of the company is Hor-
ace M. Engle, lately engaged in electri-
cal engineering at the laboratory of
Thomas A. Edison, Orange, N. J. The
Secretary and Treasurer, III. c. Musser,
wa, formerly from Marietta, Pa, and
is now largely interested in several Vir-
ginia mineral and timber enterprises.
The General Manager,J. M. Saudcr, was
for some years a leading architect and
builder of Lancaster Co.. Pa, but
has since built and operated two
large plants, manufac turing the famous
'Orion" school desk, of which he is the
patcntec. The company has delayed
tho erection of its plant somewhat,
having greatly enlarged its original pur
poses. and is now about to carry out its
wcll-matnrcd plans, we trust, TO most
successful issue
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

particular and reflects the highest
credit upon the Ponce de Leon and its
management. Your care and entertain
ment of our guests during their stay in
the city august 25-2S) was all that
could DO desired.
JAMES a. PUGH,
"Presidcnt Virginia Press Association"
AT a session of tho Juniata Valley
Association, August 81, resolutions were
adopted, from which tho following is
taken:
Resolved, That we most cordially
commend to tho travelling public the
management of the Hotel Ponce dc
Leon, at Roanoke, as admirably con-
Quoted and excellent in appointments"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

The above map is not a
model of the engraver's art,
but it may serve a useful
purpose in directing renewed
attention to the fact that
Roanoke and Salem are des-
tined to grow III one lnagni6-
cent municipality. The agen-
cies which will effect this de-
sirable end are now at work
with steadily increasing activ-
lty, and the work of develop
ment is sure to be greatly ac-
celebrated by the era of gen
eral business prosperity which
is now approaching. The Co.
lum bia Land Co., has been
quietly at work for some
months and without undue
blooming" has placed itself on
a firm financial basis. Re-
cent heavy investments in it's
property have brought it
prominently to the front, and
by careful and energetic man
ment it expects to stay there.
A Very Ancient Fossil once
told lis we we're "to far out"
If lie really tried to tell the
truth lie made a signal failure.
A man with half an eye can
see that the center of the COM
ing Roanoke is somewhere Oh
the property Of the Columbia
Land Company or the Roa-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
WORKS OF THE MONITOR MANUFAC-
TURING CO., ROANOKE, VA.

The Columbia Land Co.'S First Addition to
tho Industries of Roanoke, VIA.
Owing to the late arrival of this en-
craving it becomes impossible to give a
detailed account of tho plans, scope and
purposes of the MONITOR MANUFACrU-
RING COMPANY. Tho bfief statement
now made will be followed by full and
complete ono in tho near future
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
PARKS and BOULEvARDS. p"
Dr.. E. A. Parsons Addresses The
Commercial Association.

A Strong Paper Presented On These Topics
ut the Third Open Meeting in the As
ISOLATION Rooms-An Interesting Dis
cussion, Followed by the Adoption of -
Resolution for the appointment OF IL
Committee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

The Monitor Manufacturing Company
has boon Incorporated under tho laws
OF Virginia, with q capital of $3.50, 900,
for the manufacture of Tho Monitor
Steam Generator and Hot Water Heat
ing Apparatus, Radiators, Steam Fit
tingS and Fixtures. Its charter per-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-04-09
PARNELL's MARRIAGE.
MRS. O'Shea's Daughter the Alleged
Bride-why the Secrecy, IL q Fact.

Mrs. 0'shea's Daughter the Alleged
Brsde-why the Secrecy, II q Fact.
LONDON, April 9.-The Parnellits
members of parliament continue to af-
feet ignorance in the subject of Parnell's
alleged marriage to the eldest daughter
of Mrs. O'Shea, while the friends OF
Capt. O'Shea declare the story a canard.
The extreme privacy of the marriage, if
it has occurred, is attributed to the fact
that the young woman, although 81
years of age, is a ward in chancery, and
her marriage could not be lawfully
solemnized without the consent of the
court. Parneil In the event of such a
marriage would be open TO prosecution.
Several of Parnell's admirers affect to
believe that Parnell was never improp-
erly intimate with Mrs. O'Shea, but
that he visited the daughter secretly
with the consent of the mother, and
was married to the daughter with the
mothers consent but unknown to the
father. However. while giving this as
theory, the Parnellites deny all knowl-
edge of the facts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-04-09
RESULTS IN KANSAS.

light yste PolIed-Many Women Par
ticfpated.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, April 9.-The re-
suit of the election in Kansas, as shown
from the latest returns, indicate that
the following cities and towns were
carried by the Republicans Topeka bv
n small majority; Kansas City by a
greatly reduced majority, Atchison,
Ottawa, Clay Centre, Garden City,
Lawrence, Holten, Great Bend, Eureka
and Beloit. Leavenworth and Wichita
were carried by the Democrats by a
greatly reduced majority. Abilene,
Yates Centre and Arkansas City elected
the Citizens Alliance tickets. In Dodge
City the Anti-prohibitio ticket was
elected. Ottawa elected candidates
from all of the tickets. With the ex-
ceptions of Kansas City, Topeka and
Leavenworth, the woman vote was very
light. They manifested the greatest IN
terest at Topeka where q proposition
was submitted to vote $50, 900 in bonds
for the deficit in the county expenses of
the school fund, which received the
united support of the women. Out of q
total registered vote of 2,7a0, 1880
women voted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-04-09
OHIO INDICATIONS.

Republicans Consider Results I'm tho
Buckeye State Significant.
CHICAGO, April "a Herald special
from Columbus, Ohio, says: The cleo
tions in Ohio were municipal entirely,
but the politicians are studying the re-
suits for bearings upon state politics.
1t is generally conceded that the result
IN Cincinnati was largely due to the
trouble between Governor Campbell
and the board of public works of that
city. The Republican victory in Cleve-
land was probably due entirely to other
causes, chiefly local, but the result in
Cincinnati certainly indicates that Gov
ernor Campbell will meet strong oppo-
sition for denomination from Cincinnati.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-04-09
That Is the Prevailing Query just
Now Regarding the Mayoralty
i'm Chicago.
Newspapers Concede n Republican
victory-Later Returns Said to
Place the Matter in Donbt.
Democrats Carry st. Louis and Denver.
Victories Mixed in Kansas and
Elsewhere.

CHICAGO, April All the morning
papers except The Globe uartisan Dem
ocrat) concede the election of Hemp
stead Washburn, Rep, as mayor, by
plurahties ranging from q few hundred
to 5000. The Herald Democratic),
Tribune Republican, and News Qnde-
pendent), place his plura3ity at about
1,700. There are stSli few precincts to
hear from, but there il no doubt that
Washburn has been elected by plural
ity of over 1900.
Democrats Claim CregSer's Election.
Returns from the missing precincts
received at noon leave the situation in
great doubt. 1t now appears that the
plurality will not be over 200 either
way. The Democrats are now claiming
that Cregier is elected by a small plural
ity. They admit, however, that it will
require the official count to settle the
question.
Watching for Fraud.
Col. sNye, the chairman of the Repub-
kcan committee. went before the elec-
ton commissioners and requested that
two members of his committee be per-
mitted 10 remain ON guard over the
vault in which the returns and docu-
ments are preserved, night and day un-
til the official canvas is begun. He said
that Mayor Cregier's declaration That
no circumstance can remove him from
his Office for two years seemed to him
to warrant extraordinary precautions
against fraud. The commissioners de-
cided to hold consultation with Judge
Scales, of the criminal court before Civ
ing definite reply to Mr.. Nye's request.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-04-09
Austria SUSPICIOUS.
Large Bodies of Troops Being Concen-
tratea on the Russian Frontier,

Large Bodies of Troops Being Concen-
trate4 ON the Russian Frontier,
LONDON, April ga Vienna dispatch
says that the Austrian government, not
being rea5snred by Russia's denial of
unfriendly designs, has already concen-
trated large bodies of troops at Tar
nopola to be ready to attack the Gala
clan frontier. The Tenth corps, under
Relander, has been reinforced by por-
ton of the First corps, and Prince
Waindisclf Groetz, of the Eleventh, is
watching the frontier with q large force
Of cavalry Count Hartenau. formerly
Prince Alexander, of Bulgaria, who is
now an officer in the Austrian service,
has, it is stated, been called into consul
tation at the war Office, with the view
of utilizing his services in an important
command. Austrian authorities have
great confidence in the abilities of the
prince, which were proven in the war
between Seryia and Bulgaria. 1t is said
that the Austrian government has i'm
portant secret information from Russia,
which is the basis Of the war-like pre-
cautions.
similar Movement In Germany.
Apparently by some understanding
with Austria, Germany Las suddenly
begun to Increase the forces near the
Russian frontier, and to hasten the COM
pletion of works intended to facilitate
transportation of troops. All indications
60 to show that Russian invasion
would be met by formidable armies,
whether first directed against Austria
or Germany, or both countries at once.
On the French side, Germany has a
series of fortresses that could not fail to
delay invasion long enough to give am
pie time for the concentration of an
army.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-04-09
Much Surprise Expressed In Wash
ington at the Vermont Senator's
Retirement.
Secretary Proctor, Congressman Pow.
ers and Ex.Goy. Smith Candidates
for the Vacant Chair.
Gen. Ruger's Promotion to Command
of the Division Of the Pacific
Announced.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Senator Ed
munds has sent letter of resignation
to Governor Page, of Vermont. His
resignation has caused much surprise.
The candidates for his place are Secre-
tary Proctor, Congressman w. III. Pow
ers and Ex-Governor J. Gregory Smith.
The governor appoints, as the legislature
is not in session.
Following is Senator Edmunds letter
of resignation:
United States Senate, Washington,
April 8. Sir: Considerations entirely
personal lead NE, to tender to you, as
governor of Vermont, my resignation Of
the Office of senator of the United States,
the resignation to take effect on the first
day of November, A. d. 1891. This ac-
ton has been for some time in contem-
plation, and is finally decided on and
communicated to you at this time in or
der that there may be ample time to
hear and consider the views of the peo-
pie of our state in respect to the selec-
tion of my successor.
Mr.. Edmunds goes on to express his
gratitude to the people of the state for
their confidence and support, and says he
will continue to be a private citizen of
the state.
From Personal Reasons Only.
Senator Edmunds was asked for q
statement of the reasons for his resigna-
ton. II have resigned, said he from
personal considerations solely. 1t is a
pure matter of health. cannot 1--we in
Washington during the winter. Isuffer
from throat trouble, and the climate is
too severe. hold that senator should
attend to his duties, and if cannot re-
main in Washington constantly | prefer
to resign. shall spend the winters in
Aiken, S. c., visiting Washington occa-
sionally to attend the sessions Of the
supreme court when have business
before it. "
Governor Pages Regrets.
HYDE PARK, VT, April 8. Governor
Page upon receiving Senator Edmunds
resignation, sent q reply to Mr.. Edmunds
expressing sincere regret at his action
IN behalf of himself and the people oi
Vermont, and assuring him that in sew
ering his official relations to the state bic
does SO enjoying the full measure Of
gratitude, respect and the affection tc
which his long and eminentiy distin
guished services entitle him.