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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
THE posroFF1CE SITE.

Seven sites have been offered for the
new city postoifice. The ones which
seen to have the strongest supporters
are at the corner of Tazewell and Jeifer-
erson streets, and at the corner of
Salem avenue and Lewis street. There
is no question but what the location of
u public building adds largely to the
values of surrounding properties, but in
the case OF Roanoke this should in no
way have bearing upon the selection
of site.
The postoflico should be located at
that point most convenient to those who
obtain mail directly from the Office and
who transact business directly with the
office. The carrier system largely sup
plies tho residential portion of the city
with mail. 1t is the business commu-
nifty principally which has direct com
municaton with the postoilice, and the
interests of that community arc the
ones to be first considered.
In tho next place, the direction of the
city's growth should be an element in
NC Iti tilC ocltCblOu vi Il SllC. 10
principal growth is south and west, and
if the Salem avenue site points to the
extensive development in tho west end
and still further prospects of develop
ment in that direction, the jefferson
street site can point to the certainty of
extensive building operations south of
the city, and the wide spaces which will
surely sec within few years the cree
tion Of hundreds of houses toward the
southeast.
a great deal depends upon force of
habit. 1t will be remembered that the
removal of the posto1lice to Campbell
street excited strong opposition in many
quarters because it was then considered
out of tho way; but now no one ques-
tions that tho Campbell street location
has proven central and convenient. The
same will doubtless be true if either of
the principal sites proposed are selected.
It is largely question of time and
habit.
The high prices which have been
placed on many sites preclude their
selection by the department. OF course
the lower price the land may be obtained
for, the moro money remains to be put
into the postoiice building. The build
ing will be a credit to Roanoke, and the
city is to be congratulated upon the
reasonable celebrity with which the
Treasury Department has acted in send
ing special scent to examine into the
situation.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
A HEALTHY CITY.

Despite the sanitary condition, which
might be materially improved at certain
points, the city of Roanoke is in a
healthier condition to-day than at the
same period of any previous year in its
history.
There is comparatively little sick
ness, and the mortuary report for June
shows that Roanoke is ono of the
healthiest cities in the United States.
Certainly so far as the white popula-
tion is concerned, there is not city in
Virginia, and very few in the country,
which can make moro favorable
showing.
There are no less than 10000 white
people in Roanoke, and there were only
twenty-three white deaths during the
month. This indicates q death rate of
less than fourteen to the thousand.
Where is the city which can equal it?
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
PENNSYLVANIA FOR CLEVELAND.
Hill Stands No Show At All In the Ran.
dali Club.

uull CluD.
PITTsBURG, Pa, July 2.-[Spccial]-
At a meeting of the Randall Club to-
night, the arrangements for the clubs
annual fcte champetrc, on July %,
were completed. A motion was made
by member to invite ex- President
Cleveland to be present on tho occasion
An amendment was offered to include in
tho invitation the name of Governor
Hill.
A storm Of ''noes" was the response
during which the club president, with
mock solemnity, ruled the amendment
out of order When the question was
called on tho original motion q single
no indicated the sentiment of the
western Pennsylvania Democrats. In
vitations were then voted to Governor
Campbell, of Ohio, and Governor Elem
ing, OF w. Va, as we'll as many other
prominent Democrats.
committee was appointed to arrange
for the meeting Of the State League OF
Democratic Clubs, which meets in Pitts
burg in September.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
Too Eastldious.

Railroad President Ito applicant for
position)-But why do you desire an
outdoor position particularly? Would
You not be willing to take place in my
own office here? A vacancy that l
think would be suitable exists just at
present.
Fitz Dudcll Dust broke loose from
Harvard) -Well-er-ye know, sitting
at 4 desk all day would make fella's
twousers bag horwibly at the knee;
don't che find it so yourself. nowa-
Life,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
oFF1oER wEEpoN DEAD.
He Died Suddenly Shortly After L O'Clock
Last Night.


Last Night.
Policeman c. ii. A. Weldon died last
night shortly after IL o'clock at his resi-.
denco on Seventh avenue n. G.
Both he and his wife retired carly, as
Mr.. Weldon was feeling unwell. He
had been oil duty for two days and COM
planned worry much yesterday evening.
His wife did not notice anything unusual
when he retired. Sho awoke about 1920
O'Clock and found him dead.
MIR. Weldon had been suffering from
q complication of troubles for several
months, and lately began to realize that
heart failure was troubling him at times.
lie came to Roanoke about eight years
ago, and has been on the police force
most Of the time since. He was good
officer and had the confidence and es-
TEEN of all who knew him.
lie has not been doing regular duty
since spell of sickness which pros
trated him last winter, but has had
charge of tho station house, sometimes
at night and sometimes in the day.
He leaves wife and several children,
one being young man about 20 yea IS
old.
Mr.. Weldon was member of Watts
Camp, Confederate Veterans. He served
throughout the war with bravery, and
was one of those who went up Gene
terry Ridge in Picl1ett's magnificent
charge and entered the Federal breast
works.
Mr.. Weldon was about so years Of age,
and was a locomotive engineer. He had
charge of the engines at tho Grocer
Furnace for two years
The funeral ST rvices will be held this
afternoon from the residence, on Sew
enth avenue, and will be attended by
Warhoo Tribe, No. 50, of Red Men, of
which Mr.. WeedOn was a mcmher
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
Sho won't Ask Him Again.

Miss Gush-Do. please, write q poem
about me, Mr.. Boggs?
Mr.. Doggs (the poeD - Impossible.
Miss Gush- write so awfully slow, you
know.
mo matter; will wait patiently till
you have finished
But didn't mean that am such q
slow writer that really I couldn't do
justice to so fast n subjcctl"- Light
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
A Stable Burned.

A stable belonging to WIS. McCraclin,
on Eleventh avenue S. G., was burned
down this morning shortly after .
o'clock
The only contents of value in the
building was good wagon and sov-
eral sets Of harness, all of which were
consumed.
Mack Barns, colored, lives about
twenty yards from the building, but it
was wrapt in flames when his family
awakened.
The origin of the fire is unknown, but
is supposed to be incendiary. The loss
is about $4,000, partly covered by in
SuranCe
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
THE WAR IN CHILL.
Balmacedn's Candidate Successful-An
other Battle Expected.

other Bhttie Expected.
CoQUIMBo, Chilli, July 81 Special l.
The province in South Chill, all under
Balmaceda's control, voted for president
of the government party on Saturday.
AS was foregone conclusion, Ba,ma-
ceda's candidate, Vicuna, was chosen as
his successor.
The insurgents are moving upon this
battle may be looked for. There are
1000 men to defend the town. most of
whom, however, are volunteers, and
are not to be entirely depended upon.
The insurgents are said to have 5000
mon, who will make the attack, and
that only for lack OF ammunition they
could put much larger force in the
field.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
a Texas ELI Perkins.

Gus De Smith is well-known Us one
of the most adroit liars in Texas At q
social gathering at the Yerger mansion.
G1hooly said to Gus:
"That's not true"
whats not true?"
"What you said just now"
'But didn't say anything"
That's all the same. What you were
going to say is not true. "-Texas Sift-
ings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
ROANOKE, VA, JULY 3, 1891.
THE TIMES can be found regularly or

THE TIMES can be found regularly on
sale at the following places:
Roanoke--Gcorge Gravatt, Jr., M. L..
Smith 8, Hotels Roanoke, Continental and
Ponce de Leon.
Bristol, Tenn.--W. a. Ward, Front
Street. Steiner 81 Mathis.
Bluefield-- Blueheld Inn.
Lynchburg- -Norvell- Hotel.
Pocahontas--P ocahontas Inn.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn, Brown &
Brown.
Radford--Radford Inn. Jenkins News
Depot, Norwood Street.
Salem--W. S Taylor'S Book Store.
ashington--Willard's The Metropoli-
tan.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
"Blcssed Is the Pcaccmaker.-

Fond Mother-And so you made Tom
my and Willie stop fighting. did your
I'm glad to see that my little boy is a
peacemalSer. What did mammals Joy
do to separate them2
Mammals Joy-Well, 1t was this way.
Tommy was gettin' licked. so / just
sailed in an pasted Billy one in tho
jaw; an when got through with him,
he didn't feel much like stoppin' an
havin' 1t out with Tommy.-Puclz.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
Unusmal Enterprisc.
From the Cape Charles Pioneer.

From the Cape Charles Pioneer.
The Monday hotel edition of TIE
ROANOKE TIMES is one of the finest evil
dences of enterprise that has been ex-
hibited in Virginia within our know
ledge. We are no. surprised to learn
that it is largely the work of James A.
Pugh. the worthy president of the Vir-
ginia Press Association. The beauty
of Mr.. Pugh's effort is that it not only
advertises the city of Roanoke, but the
entire section of Southwest Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
Cautious But Reasonable

Mrs. Primus-I saw you riding in tho
park this morning with Willy Ross and
Jack Bolton. l didn't know your papa
would let you ride alone with gentle
men.
Miss Sccunda-He doesn't object if
tho gentlemen are rival lovers.-Mun-
Scy's Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
She Chose Slavery.

Ethel have the choice of being an
old mans darling or a young mans
slave, and I've decided to he a young
mans slave.
Clara-My dear. think you are fool
ish. but wish you happiness
Clara Ia few years after)-VVhat be-
came of that meerscbaum pipe Brother
John gave your husband Christmas?
Ethcl-I burned it up.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03

Mrs. IIaysced lin hotel dining-room)
What bright light those lamps givei
Mr.. Haysccd (whispcring)-Say gas
jets. Maricr; them amt lamps.
Mrs. Iaysccd (loudly)-Yes, as was
saying. what n bright light the gas Jets
give; guess they're fresh trimmed
Good News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
All tho Ploasnro Gone.

"Wc have decided TO go to Bar Harbor
this summer"
"Have you, really? shouldn't think
you would like it much. now that
you are married Getting engaged is
such feature Of life there. "-IIarper's
Dazar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03

RoweIls American Newspaper Direc-
tory for 1891 puts the circulation of THE
ROANOKE TIMES above that of any
other paper in Southwest Virginia, and.at
more than that of all the other papers of
Roanoke combined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03

The Manager-Mistah Johnslng. I Is
deputed by de company to AK yo' whaffo'
yo' appeah in de role Oh "Othcllo" wifi
yo' face painted white?
Othello with dignity)-Dat. sab, am
to carry out dc cffecls perduced on all
do great stages Of de world, Oh habin'
de heros complexion in dis play con-
trast wifi dc complexion Oh all de rest
OBJ dc players, sah.-Judgc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
Full uls Subject.

who's your friend9"
"Ohl doctor know. Tells me that
he Is busy writing o treatise on alcohol"
"Seems full of his subject. Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
Malicious.

The Hostess-Ilow did you like Miss
Breezy, Of Chicago9 A typical "girl Of
the period" Is she not?
He Gust recovering from q tete-a-tete
with Miss B.)-Not in conversation, |
flnd.--Jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
The Public building Location.

petition was being circulated yes
terday asking that the United States
Treasury department locate the public
building, on the corner of jefferson and
Tazewell streets. The petition was OK
tensively circulate d, and was signed by
large number Of people.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
The New Freight Agent.

Ii. D. Guy, formerly freight agent at
Pulaski, who was recently appointed
freight agent at this city, vice Warren
Il. Rohr, transferred to Louisville, Ky,
as western passenger agent of the Nor
folk and Western, has taken charge Of
the position.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
Her Family.

Mrs. McCnnty-An' ye've raised quote
a big family, Mrs. Murphy
Mrs. Murphy with pride)-Sivin po-
lacemin. Mrs McCanty.-Judge-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
His Wish Was Law.

He-And will you let me have 6
smoking room in our now house, dear,
She (sweetly)-Why. of course will,
darling. 1t shall be out in the stable
Munsey's Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
a Classio Translntion

81 have just translated an ode."
"From whom?"
"I borrowed from Peter to pay Paul
what owed him-"-Light
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
An InsinuatIon.

Nose Schaumburg-I never loses q
customer.
Customcr-No. suppose not; when
you sell n man suit Of clothes he al
ways comes back TO you to have It
stitched together again.-Texas Sift-
inrS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
MIR. Mcdonnell Serennded.

The Roanoke Machine Works Band
serenaded Mr.. James A. Mcconnell last
night at Marshals Cafe. They dis
coursed some excellent music and wero
treated to nice collation. by Mr.. McCon-
nell. Their closing air was "Dixie,"
which created considerable enthusiasm
on the street and attracted large
crowd.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
TERMS, sY MAIL, (postago Prcpaid)
TELEPHONE NUMBER Ia

TnE TIMES is delivered In RoarcSe, Salem
and Vinton every morning by carriers for 0o
cunts per month.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03

The greatest offer ever made. The
weekly edition Of The Times for one year
ana your choice or either Dickens or
Waverly novels complete for 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
THE WEEKLY TIMES.

THE WEEKLY TIMES, containing the news or
the week i'll a moro condensed form, one year,
81. 90 in advance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03

sioD.
Items OF news, communications, etc., ehouio
he addressed to the Editor Of THE TIMES.
Renittances, by express, moncy-order, reg
Iatercd letter, chcque, or draft, shoulo De al
dressed and made payable to
THE ROANOKE TIMES PUBLISHING co.
Roanoke, Virginia.
Entered at the Postofhce at Roanoke as sec
ond-class matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03

Advertising rates madc known on appica-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-03
The ROANOKE TIMES.

GVERY MORNING. EXCEPT MONDAY.
ROANOKE TIMES PUBLISHING CO..
Publishers and Proprietors.
TIMES BUILDING,
rhird avenue and First street. southwest.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-29
THE REVOLUTIONS MEXICO.
A Battle Fought and the Ring Leaders of
the Trouble Shot and After
wards Hanged.

RIO GRANDE City, Texas, Sept. 21.-
Two hundred Mexican troops from
Mier, Camargo and Ringosa are watch
ing the revOiutionists near CamargO.
Great uneasineSs is felt III Camargo.
CamargO and Mier are patrOled by the
citizens. The soldiers are absent and
the revOlutiOnists take arms. horses
and provisions promiscUoUsly. One of
the revOlutiOnists was wounded by the
customs guard on the 10th inst. Troops
are coming from NuevO, Leon and
other points. There is much excite,
ment at CamargO and Mier,
CHICAGO, Sept. PA special from
San Antonio says: Juan Marcaieta,
who has arrived from Mier, Mexico,
says the Mexican revolutionists were
Overtaken north of that place by the
government troops and that a battle
ensued in which several on both sides
were killed and wounded. Caterina
Cara, leader Of the revolution, was
seriously shot and then hanged to a
tree. Gen. SandovaI, and Gen. GAIA
chief lieutenant, escaped to the noun
tains with a few followers. He is be-
ing pursued and will be captured"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-29

making his escape from Chill, but see
returned Sept. 2rd and went direct to
the argentine legation. his intention
being to go aboard the vessel Cardell,
VIII CHI he expected to find III san An
tonic bay, but upon arriving he found
that the vessel had sailed. Since his
return to the Argentine Legation in
S tntlagO, Balmaceda has been in an
extremely nervous condition, no one,
with the exception of the Argentine
Minister and another man, who
was devoted TO the eX-President, being
permitted to talk with or even ehimI,
All the different schemes of flight were
considered by the hunted ex-President.
Senior UmbUria had a long talk with
Balmaceda on Friday night, relative
to the latter's ideas about the advisa-
bility of giving himself up to the Junta.
Balmaceda and Senior Umburia went
to bed at midnight. Senior Umburia
about S a. m. heard a pistol shot in the
bed room assigned to Balmaceda, and
she notified her husband. Before 60
ing to Balmaceda's room he ran around
to the house of Cards Walker Martinez,
brought him back to the Legation. and
breaking open the door of BaImaceda's
room, found that he had shot himself.
The body was still warm. There was
a gaping wound in his temple. His
body was undressed andla avs on the bed.
The revolver was still held in his right
hand
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-29
A LONDON BANK ROBBED.
From $4,000 to $~1,25o,ooo Said to
Have Been Taken.

LONDON, Sept. 21-An important
bank robbery has taken place in the
city. The police and bank officials are
trying to keep the matter as quiet as
possible, so that the entire facts in the
case T not Obtainable at present. 1t
is known, however, that the institution
that has suffered is the London and
Westminster Bank, Limited, Al Lath-
bury, E, c., an important establish
ment having over fifteen branch houses
in this city.
The money stolen consisted of a large
parcel of bills RENTED from the coun-
try banks. The thief or thieves gained
access to an apartment near the main
entrance to the bank. This apartment
was easy of access from the street. and
the parcel of bills is supposed to have
been stolen while the bank officials
were busily engaged in another apart
ment In going over the accounts of last
weeks settlement.
Both Mr.. William Astle, the town
manager Of the bank, and Mr.. II. F.
Billinghurst, the country manager. de-
cline to make any statement for publ
cation as to the actual loss, but it is
currently reported that the amount
stolen is not less than $3.50, 900, and it
may amount to as much as 81, $50. 900.
The bank officers, the city police
authorities, and the Criminal Investi
cation Department Of Scotland Yard
are putting forth the utmost exertions
in order to effect the capture of the
thieves. Notice Of the robbery has
been sent to the police centres through
out the British Isles and on the CONT
nent, and the sailing of every passenger
vessel is being watched. Notice Of the
robbery has also been sent to all the
banks upon which the bills were drawn,
but the police theory is that no attempt
will be made to change the bills in this
country, but that the thieves will have
recourse to the Continent, where the
presence Of so many wealthy travellers
from England and the United States
makes such transactions easier than
in this country.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-29
SCHOONER LOST.
The Captain and Crew Saved by a Nor
wegian Barque.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-The American
schooner Luella A Snow, from Charles
ton to this port, was lost at sea on the
18th inst. Capt. Corten and seven
sailors Of the schooner were brought
here to-day on the American schooner
Senator Sullivan, from Brunswick,
Ga. They were landed at Perth Am
boy. A heavy gale struck the ship
when she was off Cape Hatteras. The
captain and crew were rescued by the
Norwegian barque CelIica, bound to
Marselles from Lagnena. The captain
and GREY were transferred to the
schooner Senator Sullivan.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-29

To be Set Free if They are not Removed
From the Mines.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, September 2I.-A
special from Knoxville says the state
ment is positively made by citizens of
Coal Creek and Briceville, that con
victs in that region will be released so
surely as the legislature adjourns with
out taking some step looking to the
final removal of convicts. They will
be set free this time if they are dis
turbed at all.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-09-29

Doing nothing for others is one Of the
surest ways of ribbing Ourself.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-19

Whatever OF advantage may be
claimedz by either the Democratic
or Republican party as to the re-
suit of the late election, one thing
at least, is settled, and that is that
a party based upon any one idea
is Of short duration, and can new
er command the support of those
who take time to think. We
have room for only two National
parties, which must exist SO long
as the constitution is susceptible
Of being construed so differently.
While we are strict constructions
lists and honestly believe that the
general Government has no pow
ers except that. which is clearly
given in the constitution, yet we
would by no means dub as dis
honest the thousands of American
citizens, who would destroy the
rights of the States in order to
build up a centralized Govern
ment. 1t is to those views upon
the constitution that the past leg
islation of the two parties mu I
be attributed, and it is upon the
principles arising from these
views that the two old parties
must 60 to battle in 1892. When
ever the Republican party gets
complete control of the affairs of
the Government we may look for
a law taking from the States the
control of their elections, and one
by one the rights which are reser-
we'd to the States will be taken
away until we shall have a con-
solidated Empire. 1t is against
this that the Democratic party
must fight. While we are in fav-
or both of revenue tariff and the
free coinage of silver, yet we
know that they are questions
upon which both Democrats and
Republicans differ. High and
low tariff men and free coinage
men being found in the ranks OF
both parties. But when we find
man in favor of local self-gov-
eminent and of the right of the
States to control their own af-
fairs, we know, no matter what
may be his views upon tariff OF
coinage, that he is a Democrat
This should be the only test of
mans Democracy and when such
men are in power we have no feal
of our tariff or coinage laws.