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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10

Summer Excursion Tickets.

Commencing June l. the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas railway will begin the sale
of summer eXcurs ion tickets to principal
points in the North, East and West The
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway is the
short and most direct line to Kansas -Citys
st. Louis and Chicago. AlsQ.1hnesf(fssl NE
running double dailXaflQaW1th Pullman
buffet slesRia1pDf9 from Texas points to
4 Cities without change Take the
Chicago limited, leaving Fort Worth
1:3O p. m, arriving in Chicago sec
ond morning. For sleeping car accommo-
dations. maps, rates, tickets or other in
formation please call on or address
c. d. LUsK. Union depot.
j. E. SMITH, City Ticket Agent,
corner Fourth and Houston streets,
Fort Worth, Tex,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10
wEATHERFoRD. MINERAL WELLS AND
TABLE OF DISTANCES

The following table shows the distances from
Fort Worth OF some OF the important points in
IS well as outside OF Texas:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10

sale June IS and - 0fet6fn June 90
On the - efey will put into effect
ir0Hal estatlons on their lines in Texas and
also in Arkansas, for distance of 200 miles
in either direction, rate of one fare for the
round trip. Date of sale July 3 and 4, good
to return July 5.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10
MISSOURI, KANSAS AND TEXAS.
TRANSCONTINENTAL

Texas and Pacific trains Nos. 5and SONY stop
at Texarkana, T. C. Junction, Atlanta, Jeher-
Mineola. Wills Point, Terrell East Dallas,
Dallas and Fort Worth
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10
SUM N Err DAYS,

Where Shall We Spend Them7- Half Rate Excursion
to Minneapolis, Mimi, and Return via the .,s
Cotton Belf Route s.z.r~<Sa.Nfz2sE
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10

good fasiaatn - august a7th, 1891.
- 4enef Information furnished on ap-
phcation to any agent of the company or to
W. II. WINFIELD,
General Passenger Agent, TeAarkana, Tex
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10

ST LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN.
Arrive. Leave
1.IUp NJ. Memphis Express $50 a. IN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10

A15u 144ln Street, and secure a CYCLIC
pedia of information regarding the nuiner-
Gus and cheap summer resorts reached by
the Union Pacific railway.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-10

Get One Free
The Fort Worth and Denver City in con-
nection with the Union Pacific railroad is
first in the field with an elaborate Illus
trated Western resort boolS - IlllVllo9es
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Old silver Dollnrs

few days ago score of bright silver
dollars bearing dates from 1928 to 1880
were sent to the Economy bank in Phil
adelphia, and they have history.
When Father Rapp was the patriarch of
Economy there appendicitis was in
1904 man who styled himself Count
Leo Pioli. He brought with him thirty
German followers, and the whole party
were received into the society. Pioli
was plausible scamp, with talent
for intrigue, and he soon had the good
brethren by the ears. One day he de-
manded for himself and his clique half
of the society's funds To get rid of
the fellow Father Rapp turned over to
him one hundred thousa nd dollars, and
Pioli took himself off with the money
and set up n rival society at Phillips
burg. This came to grief and when the
funds of the colonists ran low Pioli
planned raid on the treasures Of Econ
omy. Somebody warned the good Father
Rapp, who, with tho nine trustees,
buried the wealth of the society. The
raiders came, but only to be routed by
women of the settlement. The money
recently deposited in the Economy bank
was only q part of the store, the place
of concealmcnt Of which is known only
to the trustees of to-day, who in turn
will disclose the secret to their success
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
DARING TRAIN ROBBERY.

An East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Train Held UP by Two Men.
ROME, Ga, Dec. "a daring train
robbery occurred on the East Tennessee.
Virginia and Georgia railroad last
night. When the train which leaves
Rome for Selma at 1890 p. m. on the
Alabama division arrived at station
about two miles from this city it was
tagged down, and when it stopped two
masked. men boarded tho express car.
Messenger Sims and one of the train
hands we're in the car at the time and
the robbers covered them with their
pistols and demanded tho cash. Mes
senger Sims handed them the money,
which was only S65, and when assured
that that was all they could secure they
quietly retired from the car and escaped
through the bushes.
So quietly was the robbery conducted
that the thieves had carried out their
purpose and escaped before any ono on
the train realized the situation.
Deputy Sheriff Turner left here this
morning with posse of men and a pack
of blood hounds in pursuit of the rob-
bers, and another posse left on q special
engine to join, Sheriff Turner.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
CLINTWOOD.

CLINTwooD, Va, Dec. "A short time
ago one Mr.. Neece, who was moving
from West Virginia to Ervinton, this
county, stopped over night at John
Newberrys. few miles below this
village. and having Winchester rifle
with him it was placed in conspicuous
part of the house. Now, it did not Ego
off" and kill some of Newberry's family,
but is did Ego off" with Jack BARLEY, a
suspicious character, who migrates al
ternately between this State and Ken
lucky. He went to Mr.. Newberrys in
the evening, presumably "to sec the
folks" and, seeing the Winchester he
must have taken fancy to it, for he
stole it away and went to Kentucky.
An effort will be made to bring him to
justice.
The weather is tho coolest here now
we have had this season and the freeze
is hard.
Tho farmers are about ali done gather
ing corn, but tho yield is not as good as
was expected.
Mr.. Valley, from Michigan, is here
buying figured walnut. lie has pur-
chased considerable quantity and is
paying good prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Russian Church Affairs

ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec. 3.-ISpeoial]-
The GEAR has issued rescript appoin
ing new metropolitan of the
Greek Church at Kieife. In it his ma
jesty urges that most vigorous action
should BIO taken against the Stundists,
who, the czar says, ''are injuring more
and more the faith of our fathers"
The Stundists arc protestant sect,
consisting mostly of Russians from the
Eastern Church, which was formed in
1917. They repudiate the Sacraments
and demand equal distribution of prop
erty. A synod of the Eastern Church
some time since pronounced them
guilty of blasphemy and mathematical
them. 1t is expected that the sect has
over one million members.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Big Model of a Honey.Bee.

The model of honcy-bce. measurin
four and half feet from sucker to
sting and six feet across the wings, has
been received from Paris by the bio
logical department of tho university
OF Pennsylvania. 1t is intended for tho
instruction of the students. The insect
is perfectly articulatcd, and the wings
head, thorax and abdomen can be taken
apart with the fingers. Moreover, the
head may be opened so as to display
the brain within. Every organ, artery,
sincw and tissue has been dclicately
reproduced, and the bee is to be dissect-
cd at lectures by Prof. Charles S.
Dolley for the information Of tho stu
dents. A huge snail and leech, each
about three feet long, have also been
added to tho biological department.
Emile Dcyrolle is the maker of these
singular models.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
For N Mechanics Lien Law.

A especial meeting of the Carpenters
and Joiner's Union was held last night
in their hall. Among the questions dis,
cussed was the mechanics lien law as it
now stands. Mr.. w. p. Huff, who has
interested himself in behalf of lien
law in favor of the mechanic, was ad-
mitted to the meeting, and very ably
explained the present status of tho law.
He favored Che lien law that existed in
1873, and exhibited circulars. copies of
which he said he had sent to all parts
Of the Stats, asking for petitions to the
legislature to re-enact the law or one
similar to it. Mr.. Huff's speech was
we'll received.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
LoPpY AWAITS HIS DEATH.
The Condemned Murderer HassBu Littlo
Hope of Escaping tho Penalty.

The Condemned Murderer Has But Little
HOBO of Escaping tho Penalty.
SING SING, N. Y, Dec. 3.-.Martin d.
Loppy, who is condemned to BIO exe-
cuted by electricity the week beginning
December Z, does not seem to mind his
confinement, although he has given up
hope of escaping the penalty of the law.
His time is much spent in reading
and sleeping. Prison Chaplain S. W..
Edgerton attends to his spiritual wants,
as he is protestant lie has large
library to select reading matter from,
and is particularly fond of novels.
Warden Brown intends to be oven
moro severe this time with tho news
paper reporters than he was at the last
execution and will not allow them near
the prison. He is very determined on
Keeping secret the preparations and the
names of the witnesses who are invited
to be present.
Loppy ate sparingly to-day and took
short exercise in the hall adjoining
his cell. The machinery and the death
chair are all ready and can be adjusted
at few moments notice.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
NAurcA GIRLS AS STRIKERS.
High Kiclters of tho East Refuse to Kicl
When Most Needed.

High Kiclters of tho East Refuse to Kick
When Most Needed.
AT some of the great Hindoo temples
in India it is the custom, handed down
from immemorial ages, to keep Il
permanent staff of dancing girls on the
premises, says the London Globe
These light-limbed damsels take n
prominent part in the religious cere-
monies, jigging it gayly when directed
by the priests. In return they not only
receive handsome salaries but are en-
titled to many privileges, and the place
is consequently eagerly sought for by
the nautching sisterhood But they do
not lay claim to any particular odor of
sanctity; rather the contrary, indeed,
If travellers tales may be believed. De-
cidcdly high spirited and great sticlllers
for their professional rights, the young
ladies brook no priestly interference
with their private recreations; SO long
as they dance gracefully when called
upon they consider that their part of
the contract is fulfilled. Unhappily the
demon of discord has entered into this
happy family. In an evil hour the
priests of famous temple in the Mad
ras presidency lately determined to re-
duce the cmoluments of their dancing
assistants, which had gradually grown
beyond all reasonable bounds. But
they little recloned what would follow;
within twcnty-four hours every one of
the fair bevy went on strike, and as
particular grand ceremony had to be
performed just then, to which dancing
was necessary accessory, the holy
men themselves had to prance about,
much to the edification of pious worship
ers. That one lesson sufficed; in the
course of day or two the retrcnch-
ment decree was rescinded, leaving the
victory with the fair rebels.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
THE spEAKERsHIp FIGHT.

The Democratic caucus to nominate
a candidate on Speaker will be held in
Washington at o'clock Saturday after
noon. The indications that rise from
this are that the contest is liable to be-
come protracted, by the pertinacity of
the minor candidates.
Some shrewd observers claim that the
Presidential question is obtruding itself
into the fight, and that the nomination
of Mr.. Mills will mean the renonina-
ton of Mr.. Cleveland next year, while
the success of Crisp would mean that a
ll-Gorman combination had been sue
cessfully effected.
This position is ha IDLY sound. unless
Cleveland is far moro radical on the
tariff question than he is credited with
being. Certain it is that Mr.. Mills falls
at heart little short of the advocacy of
absolute free trade. TO his support is
rallying every radical free trader in the
House. These are headed by Tom L..
johnson, of Cleveland, who is not only
custom house destroyer, but single
tax advocate outright.
The logic of the situation still seems
to rest with Springer, of Illinois, though
he will hardly muster fifty votes on the
first ballot against about sixty-ive for
Mills and over eighty-fve for Crisp
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
vINTON.

Samuel B. Funk, an employee of the
Roanoke Machine Works, living here,
fell from the top of a car upon which he
was working yesterday evening and
sustained severe injuries. He is thought
to be injured internally by tho physi-
clan in attendance.
A slightly inebriated individual was
noticed on top of the stationary dummy
car, used as a waiting room car here,
last night, with the probable intention
of beating his way to Roanoke. He was
informed Of his mistake, when he
crawled down and purchased an inside
ticket.
There was considerable hubbub raised
in Midtown" Vinton's aristocratic
colored quarter, in which good deal of
loud talking was INDUCED in and
threats made, but with no serious re-
suits.
The Weekly Dispatch made its APP
pearance yesterday evening, somewhat
late, but it announces that it will con-
tinue publication, reports to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
Mr.. Is. Murray, of San Antonio, Tex.
is visiting his sister, Mrs. j. Is. Foster.
Mr.. Murray formerly lived at Coyner's
Spring, but has been in Texas for tt c
past three wears.
Mrs. McH. Booth is recovering from
recent spell of sickness.
Frank McCulloch, of Dayton, Ohio,
was in town Yesterday visiting friends.
The new stone piers the Norfolk and
We stern Railroad Company are putting
in at the Glade creek bridge to replace
wooden tresseling are nearing COM
p,etion.
LEWIS is max ng moro fine suits than
any tailor in the city. 1O5 Henry street,
rear First National Bank.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
SINIMERING DOWN.

The threatened disturbance in Lon
don over the Olcott committee's agree
ment seems to nave simmered down.
The committees recommendation has
reached the bondholders by this timo.
and they have learned that the terms OF
agreement are perfectly fair and take
all that Virginia is able to pay.
1t is earnestly to be desired that the
incubus which has rested on Virginia
for so many years may be fully removed
within few weeks. If the proper
spirit animates the legislature, and it
seems to, 1t will wipe out these laws
which hamper progress, and the year
1892 will witness greater progress than
ever before.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Mrs. Davis, Lecture.

Mrs. Chas. Davis, corresponding sec
rotary of the Central Council of the
Kings Daughters, lectured at Trinity
Tabernacle last night on the aims and
objects of the organization. The ad-
dress was ably delivered and much en-
Sjoyed by those present. Mrs. Davis is
from New York, and has been interested
in the work for quite while. Tho
lecture was for the benefit of the hospi-
tai. Mrs. Davis will meet the Kings
Daughters or any others who may wish
TO meet her at the Young Mems Chris
Clan Association this morning at 1920
o'clock.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

THE TIMES can De found regularly on
gale at the following places:
Roanoke--George Gravatt, Jr., M. L.
Smith s, Hotels Roanoke, Ponce de Leon,
Elk'e News Stand, "a Salem avenue. and
Sands News Stand, 5 Jefferson ST. s.
Bristol, Tenn.--W. A. Ward, Front
Street.
Observation-Disclosures Inn.
Lynchburg-Norvell -Arlington Hotel.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Inn.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn, Brown 81
Radford Inn, Jenkins News
Depot, Norwood Street.
Salem--W. S Taylor's Book Store.
Washington--Willard The Metropoli-
tan.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Finances of Virginia.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 3.-Auditor
Marye's annual report, submitted to
the legislature to day, shows the re.
ceipts and disbursements of Virginia as
follows: Amount on hand October /,
1890, 1903, 1880; receipts from all
sources during the year, $1,000, 424 OF;
total, S2,205, 65s.66; disbursements dur
ing the year, S401, 177.35; balance on
hand October l, 1891, S714.4S1.3S,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

The legislature at Richmond is set
ting sqnarely at work, and promises to
make business move from first to last.
III 1T lives up to its promises it will be
the most noteworthy body that has con-
yened since the war.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
chill TAKES ALARM.
The Baltimore Investigation Reopened OF
tho Coming of the Yorktown.

VALPARAISO, Dec. 3.--Since the ar
rival of the United States cruiser York
town tho subject of war with the United
States is generally discussed. Before
tho approach of tho Yorktown was an
nounced, the judge Of crimes was about
to close his examination of the killing
OF tho Baltimore sailors, but he sud-
denly concluded to prolong the affair,
and also to make show of taking the
sailors side of the case
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Isle OfCulIa.

THE above is the name of the finest
cigar store in the city, where all the
best cigars, finest line of smoking and
chewing tobacco, pipes of all kinds from
l-cent clay to the Powha'an from the
ier-root to the valuable meershaum.
This place reflects much credit upon
the proprietor, Mr.. w. G.. Baughman,
80 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
MIR. BayIiss Returns.

Mr.. James Bayliss. proprietor of the
Continental Hotel, returned home yes
terday morning after five weeks trip
to London, England. lie has been APP
pointed sole agent for the Bayliss- Davis
patent automatic process for manufac.
turing from and steel, for which plant
will be established at an early date
The place has not yet been decided
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
ROANOKE, VA, DEC. 4, 1891.

RoweIrs American Newspaper -Direc-
tory for 1891 puts the circulation OF The
ROANOKE TIMES above that OF any
other paper in Southwest Virginia. and at
moro than that of all tho other papers Of
Roanoke combined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Shoes Mt Your Own PrIoo

| WILL open up at Hobbs & Bakers
old stand, 1873 Salem avenue, on Satur-
day, December 5th. and will sell out nv
damaged stock OF boots, shoes. rubbcrs,
etc. at any price. Must DO sold. 1.
Bachrach, 1913 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Now is Your Chance.

DRY goods, notions, boots, ladies' and
gents shoes, groceries etc. Read local
in this issue; it will tell you all the good
things you can get and where to get
them, at Berlin's Auction House. 12 and
IA Salem avenue, and IL Railroad ave-
nue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

Do NOT place your orders for blank
books for 1891 until after you have ex-
amined our work and prices. Ham,
mond's Printing Works and Book Bind
cry, ITO Jefferson street; telephone 1853.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Respectfully,
EN0CK BROTHERS.
Damaged by Fire,

REMEMBER that my stock of boots,
shoes, ETC., must be sold OF some price
at once. Will open up at Hobbs &
Bakers old stand, 1913 Salem avenue, on
Saturday, December 9Th. I. Bachrach.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Removal.

HAMpDEN HOGUE, Rental Agent, has
moved his office to No. SIS Salem ave
nue., where he can rent houses in all
portions of the city. dec2-1wh
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

FINE repairing done by first.clas!
workmen, o speciality at Solomon's
los Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

BEAUTIFUL silverware at Solomon's
the jeweler, los Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

MORE beautiful things for pre- sents NJ
Solomon's, the ieweler, lOs Salem ave
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

LEwIe the popular tailor. can he found
at l05 Henry street, rear First National
Bank.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
Valuable Property

IN West End for sale See lad" of d
G. Moomaw on the 5th page.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

You can find all brands OF cigarettes
at Isle OF Cuba, 80 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

DIAMONDS set In latest style at D. L
Solomons, los Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

Food for Reflection.
From THE TIMES Anniversary Edition.
A comparison of newspaper statistics
with our esteemed contemporaries may
of iptaroSts
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
FOR r EMIT

Groom house on Campbell street all
Broom Official Hill, peri month
sroom house Campbell
street,,
perm month.
perm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

Entered Mt the Postomce at Roanoke as second
class matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

LEWIS is max ng moro fine suits than
any tailor in the City. 1O5 Henry street,
rear First National Bank.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04

THE WEEKLY TIMES.
uur WEEKLY TINES containing the news OF
tho week in n more condensed form, ono year,
al 10 in advance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-04
THE ROANOKE TIMES.

THE TINES is delivered in Roanoke, salem ana
yinton every morning by carriers for 60 cents per
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-21
ser that this Sale is Without reserve.
-and Goods Must be Solo,.

has fairly shaken the possum loose, and
sees that he is about to succumb, he gives
the cry of warning. Look out, here he
comes'" n as the quarry strikes
a the 6 gronnd, it Wills is c ths otb BY
dogs surge frantically and try to get into
the melee. There is no fight. however. for
the animal simply curls himself into q ball
and plays possum," while his thick coat
of wool and fur protects him from serious
injury BY the dogs teeth lit is another pc
culiarity of this animal that it will seldom
fight a dog, though it often Whips a coon
that can get way with half a dozen Dogs.
When the dog tousels the possum until it is
thoroughly ''sullen'' it is put in a bag or it's
tail is wrapped around a stick Ito which it
holds like grim death to a dead niKqer'')
and thus it is carried by the hunter. There
is a general Notification when the game is
bagged. and point after point is visited,
with varying success, until the growing of
the chickens in %nsighboring barn yards
warns the hunters to hasten homeward and
snatch what sleep they can before morn
ing, when the game is taken home and put
bake oven.
Sometimes a dozen or more possums are
caught in one night, and again not more
than one or two; when a aunt is successful
everybody is jubilant in the extreme, and 1
have seen a dozen men and boys and twice
as many dogs return from a hunt with only
one possum. yet cheer more enthusiastically
than other parties who come in ladenw with
deer, turkeys and bear. But if q possum
hunting party that gets caught in the rain
and secures no game, especially if it runs
across the trail and has a fight with Il pole
cat (Which all dogs ars in honor bound to
do on every opportunity, there is afforded
q most perfect picture of disgusted despair,
and the hunters are the legitimate butt of
the jokes and chatting of the neiehborhood
until redeemed by a successful hunt
Forest and Stream.