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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

to these causes, we unhesitatingly make
the following recommendations;
THAT the present Jail be taken down,
| and that as much Of its material saved
as may be proper to be utilized In the
| construction Of o new jail.
.That an entirely now structure oe
built. two stories high, to contain not
less than thirty-two cells, provided with
the improved methods of heating, ven
tilatinp. and such conveniences for san
itary purposes as may be found neces-
sary.
Tho cells to be constructed not less
than eight feet and six inches high,
and of such floor dimensions as may
conveniently and BEAUTIFULLY accom-
modate not more than two inmates to
the cell.
"We further recommend that any
new plan should be made with refer
ence to future additions or extensions,
1--WE also recommend, in case it is
deemed best, to entirely remove the old
Jail and replace it with new and i'm
proved structure; that an architect of
skill and reputation in his line be
employed to prepare general plan for
the same, with an approximate esti-
mate Of it's cost, detailed specifications
and plans to follow approval of general
plan and estimate.
1--WE further recommend that an in
closure be built aroud the Jail suf1i-
GENTLY substantial and of proper height
to prevent communication by outside
parties with the prisoners, thus rem
edying serious evil that has hereto
fore existed.
Regarding the proper care of the
prisoners and the premises by the jailer
during the past three months, we are
unable to make report as full and
satisfactory as we would desire. as the
information on this subject that we have
received is uncorroborated, and the jail
being nowempty and partly demolish-
ed, we could not ascertain the facts
from personal knowledge.
eve, however, believe that by reason
of the faulty construction OF the jail,
absence of proper facilities for sanitary
closets and other defects, it would not
have been possible to have kept the jail
in even measurably clearly and good
sanitary condition.
although information was sought
through several sources and the police
department, we do not feel authorized
to condemn the conduct of the jailer,
either in his actions with his prisoners
or such persons as had legal right to
enter within the Jail. We have not
deemed it proper to report to the court
uncorroborated statements tending to
show improper methods by the jailer
and apparent severity in the handling
of prisoners.
Gail of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
"H. Q. NICHOLSON,
"SAM'LG STAPLES, JR.
John G. RAwN.'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Toilet Mysteries.

There are mysteries of the toilet
which pass all comprehension. They
may be met without even going beyond
names. These are generally said to be
in the French language, and include
such terms as "groscille ccrascc" and
"crapaud mort d'amour." The last is
interpreted by the learned "toad that
died of love-" and is-or was--a very
washy shade of green. When it comes
to materials, what can beat "peau de
sole" for poetic uggcstivcncss-aftc
ono has studied it out? With the aid of
q French dictionary it will be found to
stand for silk skin"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
An Old Warrior.

At dairy near Edinburgh, Scotland,
there has recently died gray charger
which rode through the valley of
Death along with the immortal "Six
Hundred" He also went through the
Indian mutiny. At the charge of Bala-
klava he received bullet in the neck,
the mark of which he carried to the
grave. The old horse always retained n
keen sense of military display, and up to
the last, ut the trumpct's blarc, he would
cock his cars and come to attention. Tic
repeatedly withstood tho thunder of
sixty-cight and thirty-two-poundcrs
with tho most perfect composurc and
indifference
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
BLINDNESS IN HORSES.
Entertaining Facts and Theories About
Their Singular Per ccptive Powers.

Entertaining Facts and Theories About
Their Singular Pcrccptive Powers.
The way in which blind horses 20
about without getting into more diff
cultics than they ordinarily do is very
remarkable. They rarely if ever hit
their heads against fence or stone
wall. They will side off when they
como near one. A writer in London
journal says;
ut appears from careful observation
l have made that it is neither shade nor
shelter that warns them of the danger.
On an absolutely sunless and MINDLESS
day their behavior is the same. Their
olfactory nerves doubtless become very
sensitive, for when driving them they
will poke their heads downward in
search Of water fifty yards before they
come to stream crossing the roadway.
1t cannot be an abnormally developed
sense of hearing which leads them to
do this, for they will act alike though
the water be n stagnant pool.
Men who have been blind for any
great length of time develop somewhat
similar instincts to blind horses. Some
one says that none of the five senses
has anything to do with this singular
pcrceptlVe power, but that the impress
sions are made on the skin Of the face
and by it transmitted to the brain, and
this 'unrecognized sense he calls facial
perception But possibly this percep-
tive power may have its origin in such
conditions as prevail in somnambulism
or in the hypnotic state. Are all such
phenomena in man and horse as have
mentioned to be accounted for by the
words facial perception if they mean
anything? However, speaking of blind
horses, why should they cast their coats
as winter comes on and grow long coats
at the advent of summer and so reverse
the order which is the invariable rule
in the case of horses possessed of per-
feet yision?"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
MISTAKES OF THE PRESS.
They Are Comparatively Few if tho Real
Truth Werc Known

They Are Comparatively Few if tho Real
Truth Werc known.
The press makes many mistakes. The
wonder is that in the rush of it's pre-
scnting an cpitome of the worlds daily
doings at each breakfast table it does
not make a thousand errors for one,
writes Gen. Boynton in the Century. 1t
makes very few deliberately. And
many of those statements concerning
which loud-mouthed and quibbling dc
mails arc often accepted are true in their
essentials.
Three examples will serve to throw
light on this branch of the subject.
Said a man of national fame who had
commanded one of the union armies and
had been the governor of his state, and
had served with distinction in congress,
in furnishing some sensational but true
statements for publication: "This is ex-
act; but if you ever give me as author
ity will publicly deny your dispatch"
Said former dean of the diplomatic
corps, in presenting story of deep in
tercst: "If you allow this to be traced
to me will promptly deny any connec-
ton with it over my official signature
and leave you in the lurch."
Said senator of many years service
both in and out of congress, after talk
ing at length for publication: Eyes,
write it up and print it. But be care
full. If l don't like it 1 will deny the
whole of it"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
No Illiterates In Bavaria.

According to the late military stats
tics there arc no illitcratc persons in
bavaria. Among 2,722 recruits enlisted
in the army in the Palatinatc there
were only three individuals who could
not read or write. But that distri It
forms no exception to the rule. The
general number of recruits from the en-
tire population was 20,5S4, and among
them were only six illitcrate persons.
OF the three illitcratcs of the Palatinate
one came from Lower Bavaria and two
from Upper Franconia. Oberpfolz,
Central Franconia, Lower Franconia
and Swaben did not get single litter
ate into the army.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
NAPOLEON AS a SMOKER.
Ono Trial of tho Weed Was Enough for
Him.

~ N-Ao ''SoA "6o AIhouEu LOT
Him.
Although in later life Napoleon was 4
votary of the snuff-box, he was never
known to attempt smoking but once.
The Persian ambassador having pre-
sented him with n magnificent oriental
pipe, he wished to give it trial After
being instructed how to proceed, he de-
sired his attendant, Constant, to light
it. 1t was accordingly properly charged
and lighted. But scarcely had he
drawn mouthful, when the smoke,
which he did not know how to cxpcl
from his mouth, turned back by his
palate, penetrated into his throat and
came out by his nose, nearly binding
him. AS soon rs he recovered breath
he exclaimed: "Talke that away-what
an abomination! The brutcs! MY
stomach is quite upset" In fact, he
was so annoyed for moro than an hour
that he renowned forever all desire to
try the experiment again.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
RAILROADS
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SCHEDULE IN EFFEt cAUGUsT 30, 1891.
"EsrnouND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
o en9 D. m Tor Bristol and intermediate statIons
Biueac,SSr phadford, Pulaski Bristol; also for
low miNi,,i pocahontns, Elkhorn, Clinch Val
Pgllma ris sIdaand Louisville via Norton.
6tt 40 a r 70 Louisville via Norton.
o'io p, IN. TOT iiadford, Pulaski, bristol. Con-
h hcSts at itadford for Blucield and Poea.
r rIbntas. Pullman slccpers to Memphis via
iodrh AND EASTBoUND, LEAVE Ro.NoRrD.rrv
1:.D y, III. LOT petersburg aud Richmond
A~'ov =. IN; lor Hagcrstown. Pullman elccpcrs IN
10. AZ Wv 9rK via Harrisburg and PhiladclphIa
i~'fo - III. uaiiy TOT Richmond and Norfolk PM.
90, nun parlor Cur TO Norfolk
80 80 r. ~ ior Lynchburg; connection beyond
9 Pol III. LOT SHENANDOAH; no Connection bcyond
Il'2c p III. Tor Richmond and Norfolk PniIman
sleeper to Norfolk and Lynchburg TO Rich
ll'2Q ?: IN; Tor Hagcretown. Pullman sleepors tn
WasMhgton via Shenandoah junction nnd In
nm, new ork Via Harrisburg ~ W
,uV a. M Tor Norton, and 1875 D. m for Nor
ION, louisville and points on L. IL N. r. r.
North Carolina Divlsion-Leaye Puloaki do,v
1OO a. IN. for Ivanhoc and Lao D. IN for Ivan.
noe ana Gossan and 500 q. nj. Except sun
For all additional information anp,x, =. .,,.
office or to w n kjsyVrfGIIIlc Aet
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke. Va
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

or testimony, claiming that he had NJ
case at all except a letter, and as the
speaker dwelt on this all-important doc
ument, he did all in his power, by bit
terly assaulting the testimony of Ber
Wright, to destroy its effect on the
jury, and prove it unworthy of the ina
portance attached to it,
His concluding remarks and MS re-
view Of the whole case was done IN
such masterly manner as TO com,
mand the admiration of all who hearo
him.
Major Ballard then replied in a short
speech. correcting the misquoted evil
dence and refreshing the minds OF the
iury with the evidence that had been
omitted by the defense.
Immediately upon the conclusion OF
Major Billiards. speech the jury
assembled to their room, attended by the
sheriff. They went there at 4:40 and
returned at one minute after five, being
ont only twenty-one minutes, during
which the prisoner for the first time
during the day moved uneasily in his
seat, and looked anxious and even
scared.
The jury returned and was polled,
and there was solemn hush, when the
foreman in somewhat nervous voice
announced the verdict Of "Guilty, and
handed the written verdict to the clerk.
The Judge then ordered Watkins to
stand up, which he did promptly, and
the clerk then read the verdict of the
Jury OF Guilty of murder in the first
DEGREE" After Watkins had sat down
his council Immediately made motion
for a new trial and arrest OF judgment,
the Judge said he would hear in which
the morning.
In discharging the jury the judge
made the following remarks.
JUDGE oRIFFIN's REMARKS TO JURY.
"Gentlemen of the jury, the court, be-
fore discharging you, wishes to express
its appreciation of the patient manner
in which you have borne the ordeal
through which you have passed in the
trial of this case, as evidenced by the
sickness of several of your members.
"You will return to your homes,
doubt not, gentlemen, with consciences
satisfied that you have discharged your
duty as Jurors and as citizens, and that,
therefore, no regrets can ever follow
you.
Hoping that those of you now SO
much indisposed uwill be soon restored
to perfect health, you are discharged"
1t is decidedly probable that Judge
Griffin will refuse new trial and that
the prisoner will be sentenced in the
morning.
On Wednesday night after Watkins
had been returned to his cell he sent
for member of the iailer's family. who
had shown him many acts of kindness,
and told this person that he had no idea
that Ben Wright would ever have given
up the fatal letter, and that when he
heard that letter in court he gave up
all hope.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Lost n River.

The town of Saratow, in the south
cast of Russia, has lost II rivcr-thc
Volga. The water of the river has for
como time past been deserving the right
nrm of the stream upon which Saratow
is built, and flowing exclusively in the
left arm, which is about mile and n
quarter distant from the town. The
former bed of the stream is now quite
dry, and is used as n road to convey pas
sengcrs and goods, which arrive by
steamer. to the town.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Tho Nails for the crueln.lon.

In Spain, France, Ireland and some
parts of England, tinker is held in
such adherence by the common peo-
pie rs to make it almost impossible for
him to get u meal or find lodgings for
the night The reason alleged is that
when the blacksmith was ordered to
make nails for Christ's cruciflxion he
refused, but the tinker made
them and Christ condemned him and
al of his race to be wanderers, and
never have n roof of their own to cover
their heads until the worlds end.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
a STRIFE. JUDGE.

a certain Georgia judge is so strict
about the observance of good order and
the personal appearance of those in
attendance at his court that few
venture to offend. One jurymen last
week on his way to court had got half
amilc before he remembered that he had
not combed his hair. The juryman ut
once returned home and completed his
toilet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
when Japan yvns in Darkne,,.

Two centuries ago the traveller in
Japan, had such been allowed, would
have seen in public places the follow
ing declaration in Chinese characters;
AS long us the sun shall warm the
earth, let no Christian be so bold as TO
come to japan; and let all know that
the king of Spain himself, or the Chris
tian's God, or the Great God of all, if
lie violate this command, shall pay for
it with his head"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Tho Stern Chase.

Young Aspirant ito editor)-I wish to
pursue literary career.
Editor-Well, young man, pursue it..
If you catch up with it, drop in and let
me know -pucl,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

CHAs. HEIIIG's barber shop will be
found to-day at 112 Salem avenue. Will
remove Monday to 33 Salem avenue, w.
G.. Baughman's cigar stand.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Macadam on Frnnl,Iin Street.

l.. H. Vaughan will begin placing
macadam on Franklin street Monday.
He has already begun putting down the
cutters, which has been completed from
Commerce street to Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Travel Over the Bridge.

The opening of the Randolph street
overhead bridge has taken large
amount of the heavy travelling off of
Jefferson street, and the crowding at
the Jefferson street crossing is not as
great as it used to be.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Tho Weather NIoderating,

BUT another cold wave may be OK
pected at any time. BE wise and lay
in good supply of coal and wood while
you can. The best place to get fuel is
at Read &c Diggs', corner Salem avenue
and Commerce streets.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
A New Residence.

w. II. Robertson has begun tho cree
tion of a now dwelling house on Nor
folk avenue between Fayette and
Camden streets. 1t will be two stories,
frame and will contain four rooms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

How is your bronchitis getting on?"
said one individual to another.
How do ] know? | haven't asked
the doctor about it this morning.
Texas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

THE Roanoke Steam Laundry does
the best work and gives the quickest
delivery Of any laundry in the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

THE Roanoke Steam Laundry does
the best work and gives the quickest
oeliyory OF any laundry in the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

The show window of Solomon, the
jeweler, is the most tastefully arranged
in the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21
Lewis is the Tailor of the Town.

BROWN is the prevailing color, and
Lewis has the best line of brown goods
to be found in the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

WTANTED-A BOY TO DELIVER
wv THE TIMES in Salem. Apply to
D.. ERNEST WALKER, Horner build
Ing, Salem. novl5-tf.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-21

FAMILY groceries of all kinds at V.
p. Moir's, 212 Salem avenue.
The record-union., 1891-07-18
COMMERCIAL.
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
sAcRA,rENro. July 17th.

SACRAMENTO, July 18th.
FRUIT-Lemons-Sic $8@S so p box;
% 100; Bananas, So 5o@3 SO = bunch Z hfi for Is Is
Iand Cocoanuts, $7@S; California Oranges
Riverside, saga so = box; Pineapples, soc
zach 81 d9zsn @ FeaGnes 4oGoS s.
S case; b. I. Cherries, 75c; Aprlcots, 40g65c;
Currants, SOC q box, and So to SIS sos chest;
RaspbeTrles, S1@21 S2d,, 20 z case; .s,o eaa
2 10; Apples. 81 60; Apricots, 81 80; Black
berries, 81 95; Cherries, So 4o@2 so; Cur
rants, 50 20; Gooseberries, 81 80gg1 80;
Muscat Grapes, 81 55@41 60; Plums, 81 60;
ounces, 81 90; Raspberries, S2 20; Straw
BREAIDsTUFFs- Flour, So so p bbl; oat-
sacks; Cornmeal, white, So so q 1o-ib sacks,
yellow, So 50 q 25-ib sacks; Cracked Wheat,
81 1o- sacks ss 81 s. 1oe5 iaeks 1aS
sacks; Gaaham; 50 80 q 1o-b sacks; So 65 q
LEs-onions. silverskins, $50
SOC + cwt; red, S0@S5c; Egg Plant, 1Oc:
Tomatoes, 81 25 . box; Corn--field, ST.
sweet, 81 80 2 sack; Cabbage, 5o@65c p
100 bsi Carrots, 5o@60c 2 100 lbs; TurIniips I
doz; Parsnips, $1@1 90; Beets, 75c@Sl
chokes, 4O@6oc p doz; Dried Peppers, 209
3@4c; Potatoes, Early Rose, 65@75c; Peer
less, 9oc@S1; Burbanks, S5@95c; Centennial
$1@S1 10 q ctl Celery, 75c u doz; String
IOSdilS, S0JS1aCE ouIllIlSi foqudoIl w. SStNAA"
flower, 81 q doz; Green Peppers,-9- q ID:
Olzra, 40G5Oc; Red Cabbage, sc . 10.
DAIRY TS-Butter-Valley, 2O9
22c 2 ib; Fancy Petaluma, 231492411ac 2 ID;
Eastern Creamery, fancy, 21@22c; packed
in firkins, choice 1S@25c; common, 1870
13c. Cheese-CaliforEia, 111a@12c; Young
America, 1219@13c: Eastern Cream, $50 l6c;
Limburger, 18@20c; genuine Swiss, 321a@
;55c; American Swiss, 2lc; Martins Cream,
17@l1Sc. Eggs-20@22c; Eastern, 10000.
POULTRY-Dealers' prices: Live Turkeys,
hens, 12@13c; gobblers, 11@12c; dressed,
14@15c; full-grown Chickens, S4@5 2 dozen;
young BOOSTERS, S4@5 2 dozen; broilers,
$500; tame Ducks, $4@5; Pekin, 5000 80;
Geese $2@2 20 z pair.
HAY, GRAIN AND FEED-Oat Hay, S11
(914 e ton; Alfalfa do, $9@11 = ton; Bran,
S24 p ton; Middlings, $27 2 ton; Barley, whole,
paying 81 05@1 10; rolled, 81 20; Wheat
Ichoice miiling), paying 81 20 r cwt; Rye,
81 40; Tame Oats, S2@2 20; Corn, paying
MEATS-Beef, sc; Mutton. 61l@7c; Lamb,
Sc; Veal, large, 5@51ac; small, 61G@7c;
hogs, 4G241zc; dressed Pork, SC; Hams-East-
ern. 11@15c; California. l112c; Bacon-Light
Medium, 914c; selected, l1c extra light, 1870;
extra light, homeless, 131a9141ac.
crop, 8@9c; Timothy, Eastern, 6@7c; Pop
1O@11c; Red Top, 6@7c Il 10. Nuts-Chile
Walnuts, new, 1i@l &c; California Walnuts,
11@l2c; Almonds, new, 14@16c; Peanuts,
California, 6@7c; Eastern, 6a7c. Lard-Cal-
ifornia, cans, 5000; Eastern, Ssl@10c.
Hides-salt, light, Sc; medium steers, &c;
heavy steers, Sc; heavy cows, 5c; dry, &c;
IallOW. BIC.
The record-union., 1891-07-18

The Capay Valley Land Company is Offering the
most fertile lands IN this beautiful valley upon terms which
enable the purchaser to pay for the land out of its own
product viz Interest only for five years at per cent
lhe only condition imposed is, that reasonable pro
portion OF the land purchased shall be planted to fruit
trees or vines Land may be bought without this con-
dtlon on payment of per cent cash and remaining
90 per cent at the end OF five years. with interest annu-
ally IN advance at per The various tracts owned
by the Capay Valley Land Company have been subdi-
Vded into 10 and ooacre lots, which are for sale at
prices varying from $50 to $50 per acre Similar un-
improved land in Vaca Valley has recently been sold at
$500 and $500 per acre.
These Capay Valley lands are under the most favor
able climatic conditions for the prosecution of profitable
fruit growing and the locality has proved itself to be
from the companys vineyard at Cashmere was picked
dried and shipped to Chicago and Philadelphia before
the Fresno County grapes were ripe.
The railroad passes through all of the tracts owned by
the Capay Valley Land Company thus insuring excel
lent shipping facilities; and land may be purchased
IN the immediate proximity of either of the following
stations: Capay, Cadenasso, Surrey Gunda Sauterne
Cashmere or Rumsey.
At many of these places fine orchards OF the choicest
and earliest varieties OF peaches and apricots may already
be seen and during the coming season considerable ad
dtona acreage will be planted out One of the recent
sales made by the company that of the Tancred
Tract containing 600 acres, to colony association.
This tract has been subdvided into forty holdings all Of
which will be planted to fruit trees this season.
The fine orchards on the Guinda Tract where 400
acres have been sold especially worthy of mention
and IS significant fact that several of the blocks are
owned by successful Vaca Valley ut-growers, who
pect to make their earliest shipments from here.