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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-25
A SURE CURE.
An American DR.. Koch Prescribes for
tho Cigarette Habit.

An American DR.. Koch Prescribes for
tho Cigarette Habit.
81 believe you have n son, madam
said the seedy-loolsing person who
stood between the lady of the house
and the back yard.
well, what consarn of your'n is it if
have twenty sons?"
"The interests of the human race,
madam, are my interests. Your son is
at This moment on the cigarette route
to destruction. You have heard of
Prof. Koch's cure for consumption, I
surmise?"
81 have"
The seedy one struck libcrty-en-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS attitude and said:
s'And l madam, have discovered a cure
for cigarette consumption. 1t is a
secret that keep locked in my overcoat
breast pocket But common humanity
demands that save your son from his
fate. am essentially an after-dinner
speaker, however"
The woman gave him a square meal
and after the chap had distendcd him
self to n terrible degree he wrote few
magic words on a piece of paper,
breathed on it and gave it to his hostess,
with the monition: "Open it in three
minutes. 1t is a sure cure. Good
bye" Then he went away quickly.
1.-THE paper, when opened, disclosed
the words: kill the boy"
But the philanthropist had driftcd
fhence.-St. Joseph News
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On tho TrnfIe.

"Please sir" said boy to the fore
man of paving ground, will you give
me one of those round cedar bloclis?"
eyes, I'll give you one if you tell me
what you want it for.''
"To cover it with carpet make a
hassocl1"
"What do you want with hassoclsq"
"Oh, l can trade the hassoclx to Mrs.
Brown for bird cage. Her bird is
dead"
"But what can you do with bird
cage without Il bird?"
''Oh, don't want the cage, but can
trade the cage for an oxidized picture
frame"
"Well, of what use is the picture
frame without any picturc?"
but Mr.. Oliver has picture of Cen
eral Sheridan. and he said he would
trade me hanging lamp for a good
Oxidized frame"
$50 it's the lamp you want!'
mo, I've no particular use for the
lamp, but l can trade good hanging
lamp for Persian rug, and the rug for
Mexican parrot and Tom Higbie will
give me his banjo for the parrot. It's
the banjo want. st. Paul Press.
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PROPOSALS.
TT S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
~ Q WASHINGTON, d. c., MARCH

4 .. IL EAO u IL OEHA II i NJ EN-,
- o WASHINGTON, d. c., MARCH
S, 1891. Scaled proposals will be re-
ceived, to be opened at o'clock D. m,
April z, 1891, for the sale to the United
States of suitable property, centrally
and conveniently located, for site for
the pubic building authorized by Act of
Congress, approved February "a and
March 3, 1901, to be erected in Roanoke,
Virginia. A corner lot, approximating
100 feet front by 1870 feet in dimensions,
is preferred. If not corner lot. the
property must approximate 100 feet
by 100 feet in dimensions; the 16O feet
to be street frontage. Each proposal
must be made with the understanding
and agreement that, if it is accepted,
the buildings and all improvements on
the property are to be retained, and re-
moved within 80 days after written
notice, by the vendor, and that all ex-
penses connected with furnishing evil
dcnce OF title and deeds Of conveyance
are to be paid by the vendor. Each
proposal must be accompanied by a
properly drawn diagram, giving the
mctes and bounds of the property, and
showing the streets around the block in
which the property is situated; also by
written statement in regard to tho
grades, character of ground for founda-
ton, etc. Tho right to reject any and
all proposals is reserved. Each pro-
posal must be scaled, marked "proposal
for the saie.of property for a site for the
Public Building in Roanoke, Virginia"
and addressed and mailed to CHARLES
FOSTER, Secretary of the Treasury,
Washington, d. c. mchs-2Ot
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-25
SETTLED THE POINT.

HE Criminal Got Impatient and Salts
factorily Explained Matters.
It is not often that criminal testifies
against himself, but correspondent
mentions case in which the tenpta-
ton proved too strong. A man had
been shot, under very peculiar circum-
stances, and the conviction or acquittal
OF the prisoner turned upon the evil
dence concerning his exact use of the
weapon,
1t was argued by the prosecution that.
from the nature of the wound, the &C.
cused must have been in the street Mt tho
time of the shooting, and fired the pis-
tol while on horseback. Furthermore,
1T was asserted by the lawyer that the
hands at the time of it's discharge, and
certain ingenious theories were ad-
vnnced to support the statement.
On the other hand, it was alleged by
the counsel for the defense, that the shot
must have been fired from within the
house.
The accused had shuff1ed very uneasi-
~ in his seat during the discussion Of
this point, and finally he broke in with
the remark:
you're both on you wrong about this
shootin'. An I'm blessed if don't tell
you how it was, seein' us 1 did it an
ought er know. 'Twa'n't done with any
pistol, an 'twa'n't done on horseback
nor in no room. was in the corn-feld
acrost the road, an 1 sighted the old
double-barrel gun on a stumpan blazed
away. An now that pint settled, hope
the court will give me credit for tcllin'
the truth"
The court did give him credit for tell
ing the truth, and also gave him ten
years for an attempt ut manslaughtcr.
But it was satisfaction to have that
'p'int" settled.-Youth's Companion.
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NITIzENs' NATIONAL BANK.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CUR
RENCY
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1891.

WASHINGTON, March 10, 1891
Whereas by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned. it has
been made to appear that 1.-The Citi-
zens' National Bank of Roanoke" in the
city of Roanoke, in the county of Roa-
noke, in the State of Virginia, has com
piled with all of the provisions of the
statutes of the United States required
to be complied with before an associa-
ton shall be authorized to commence
the business of banking.
Now therefore I, Edward S. Lacey
Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby
certify that "The Citizens National
Bank of Roanoke" in the city of Roa-
noke, in the county of Roanoke, in the
State of Virginia, is authorized to com
mence the business of banking as pro-
vided in section fifty-one hundred and
siXty-nine of the Revised Statutes of
the United States.
In testimony whereof. witness my
hand and seal of Office this 10th day Of
March, 1891. e. S. LACEY.
Comptroller of the Currency.
mar15-G0d
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Virtue Recommended.

Jones has lately put his son in his
grocery shop.
"Oh, say, pal" cried the young hope
full, as he came running up to him the
other day, "a gentleman overpaid me
twenty-five cents to-day and l don't
know who he was. What shall do?"
keep it, my son; keep it as reward
for your honesty and frankness."-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-25
2,IOO FEET ABOVE T[DE,
While in a beautiful fertile valley
really on top of the mountains.
Perfect Site for Industrial Purposes.

On trunk line from Philadelphia to
New Orleans, and from Chicago to
South Atlantic seaboard.
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AS Far As She Would Go.

Dolley-Will you marry me, Amy?
Amy-No; but L
Dolley tinterrupting)-Oh, don't get
OFT that be sister to me chestnut!
AMY don't intend to. What was
about to say is, that don't mind being
engaged to you.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-25
Keeping His Credit Good.

Littleshort-Let me have ten dollars
this morning, will you Wally?
Wallet Glands over an X)-Ycs,
but
Littleshort Glands it back)-There,
that pays up for the one had last year
i try and make it point not to let
these things run too long. -Detroit Free
Press.
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Roanoke Opera House.
RETURN OF THE FAvORITES.
Five Nights and One Matinee.
SaVtGlle Comedy Co.
New Plays. New Songs. New Costumes.
Tuesday Night, March 24th,
RCS - D-A.IE.

Wednesday night, March 25-"The
Silver King"
Thursday night, March 26-The great
sensational drama, in 4 acts, entitled
1.-The Phoenix; or Risen from tho Ashes, {"
with its startling fire scene
iiFriday night, March 27-The beauti-
full 5-act drama, entitled GA Great
Wrong"
Saturday afternoon at O'clock Seas t
Lynn"
Saturday night, March 2s-Tho rat
thing comedy sensational drama of 90,
or the Vigilantes of California.
Prices OF admission-Nights: Gal
lery, lac; down stairs 25c; reserved
seats, 35c.
NO RESERVED SEATS AT MATINEE.
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He Saw Him Draw IL.

"You seem to be logician," remark
ed the artists friend, as the painter
finished dogs tail in his new picture.
.'Why SOP"
"You are evidently able to draw
conclusion Jury.
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ONE CENT A WORD.
ONE CENT A WORD.
ONE CENT A WORD.
$500 Reward !!

WE will pay the above reward for any case of Ifyep
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fail to give satisfaction Sugar Coated Largo boxes
containing 50 Pills, IS cents. Beware of commercials
ant limitations. Tho genuine manufactured only By
THE JOHN C. WEST COMPANY. CHICAGO. IL.
Sold by Roanoke Drug Co., "a Camp
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Going, but Slow to Colt was
growing late, and he had several times
remarked that he must be going"
"What business are you engaged in,
Mr.. Sliclser?" she asked with a yawn.
I'm in the What business did you
think was in, Miss Clara?" he asked.
'Oh, thought you must be an auc-
tioneer," she said. And shortly after
ward Mr.. Slickcr had gone. Boston
Herald.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-02
HON E AGAIN
The New England ExcursIonIsts Ar
rIne In Boston After a 2 q Days
Trip to the West Indies.

The steamer Halifax. Captain Hill, which
took out the party of New England grocers
aud their families, besides number Of Port
land gentlemen, on an excursion to the West
Indies, anchored at Commercial wharf,
Boston, shortly after 3 o'clock Tues
day afternoon, after an absence of "A days.
Mr. Benjamin johnson, of the New England
Grocer, under whose auspices the excursion
was made, reports fine weather and pleas
ant trip throughout, unmarried by any acci-
dent or mishap. The only rough weather
experienced was on Sunday last, off Hat
teras, where the wind blew gale, and gen.
eral sea-sickness resulted for time. The
party left Havana on Thursday. at 8 o'clock,
sailing direct for their destination, Gay Head
being passed at sunrise Tuesday morning.
The tourists spent two days at Bermuda. two
at Port Antonio, three at Havana and four
at the exposition at Kingston. There an
American fete day was held. with a.display
of fireworks in their honor, and the party.
through Consul Estes, was presented to Con-
sui General Blake, who extended friendly
courtesies. From Havana trip was made
to Matanzas and other points Of interest.
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jtself To be unduly hurried; nor will IL
make answer to any demand until every fact
and essential to correct judgment shall have
heen fnlly ascertained through legal authOri-
ty. Impatience OF the aggrlyed party may
wavs seeure the most substantial Justice.
Accept, sir, the assurance Of my high con-
''''I ISignedl, JAMES G. BLAINE.
The fact that Secretary Blaine addressed
this letter to the Marquis Imperiali, charge
of affairs. is significant as demonstrating
tnre of Diplomatic relations caused by Baron
Faya's recall as complete. Had that view
been taken. the communication would have
been addressed to the Italian government
direct. or through the medium Of Minister
Porter at Rome. How the matter is viewed
by the Italian government will be disclosed
bv the reply made to the Secretary's letter.
IF the charge d'affaires replies as such 1t
must be construed as an acknowledgment
that the Italian government Is still repre-
sented In the United ptates Dy its legatlon.
If he announces that he Is not in authority
in his reply and suggests transmittal Of the
Secretary's communication to Rome, Ii may
he taken as evidence that direct diplomatic
relations between the two governments are
at an end.
seems to warrant the assumption that from
and negotiations Of the subject, the italian
minister assumed an aggressive attitude.
The Secretary says the Barren has more than
once intimated this purpose Ito depart
speedily which clearly demonstrates that
the minister threatened to leave Washington
early in the negotiations instead OF pursuing
negotiations in cautious and diplomatic
manner that might be expected in case
where the facts are still officially unknown
to the United States government, although
1t had taken all proper steps to secure a
speedy report from its own officers in addi-
tion to any statements that might come from
the authorities of lInuisiana.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-02
Success OF the Chicago and Grand
Trunk,

The Chicago and Crank Trunk continues
in the lead of all competitors for eastbound
freight. but nobody seriously accuses the
road of cutting rates, as the secret Of its sue
cess is we'll knowa to ali who have watched
its course In relation to local shippers. It's
the policy of the Chicago aud Grand Trunk
to take sides with its patrons in any contro-
versy between them and the railroads aud
the result is that no Chicago road stands as
well with shippers generally. 1t Is now
reaping Its reward for the position 1t took
last summer. when, by espousing the cause
OF the shippers, it succeeded in killing the
non-negotiable bill of lading which the East
ern roads tried to force into general use. The
shipments Offlour, grain and provisions from
Chicago to the seaboard by the lines In the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-02
A NAVAL BATTLE.
Insurgent Vessels Are Defeated Ir
Valparaiso Harbor.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1.-Private ad
vices from VALPARAISO state that the ironclad
Blanco. belonging tie insurgents, recently
attempted to blow up the armed tug Florence
with fish torpedo. The torpedo missed the
tug but struck big floating dry dock in the
harbor. blowing 1t to pieces. The Blanco
thereupon was treated to hot fire Of shot
and she'll from every gun in the ports. She
steamed out of the harbor. The same night
torpedo boat and the tug Florence stole out
to attack the Blanco. The ironclad was in
company with the sloop of war O'Higgins
Both ships compelled the government ves-
sells to return TO harbor, followed In hot pur-
suit. A heavy shell from the Blanco struck
the Florence blowing her entirely out of the
water. Every one of her crew of II men was
either killed or wounded. A broadside from
the O'Higgins knocked the torpedo boat all
to pieces. The two insurgent vessels turned
their attention to the forts and a lively bat
tie ensued. A shell from the O'Higgins and
went clear through her. Another she'll
caused a gun on her quarter deck
deck to explode. The deck was literally
torn out of the vessel and nine men of a
guns crew of twelve we're blown to atoms.
The sloop at once was taken out Of range of
the guns in the fort
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OUR UNpLEASANTNESS WITH ITALY.
Diplomatic Correspondence Be-
tween Fava and Blaine.
An italian Official Who Would Mend
Our Constitution.
Various Phases OF a Controversy
Now Of Worldwide Interest.

ROME, April 1.-The position of the court
OF King Humbert of Italy during the stained
relations existing between Italy and the
United States are unpleasant The court at
present is unduly exposed to malevolent at
tacks owing to the known and much COM
mented upon partiality of both the King and
Queen of Italy for America and the Ameri-
cans.
United States Minister A. G. Porter yes
terday. called to see the Marquis de Rudini.
the Italian premier. who was absent from
the city. Mr.. Porter saw the under secre-
tary for foreign affairs. Signor Darco. Mr..
Porter had an interview with Signor Darco
OF about two hours. The United States Min.
lister expressed regret at the fact that the
Italian government thought fit to recall
Baron Fava and generally speaking thought
the United States government would not
deny any request of the Italian government
If there was reason and fairness in such de-
mands.
Mr.. Porter promised to disclose before the
United States government at Washington
the substance of the conversation which took
place between him and Signor Darco. Incl
dentally Mr.. Porter suggested that the Ital-
ian government should wait until tomorrow
before taking further action. He hoped a
satisfactory answer might be received from
Washington.
Signor Darco said: Suppose If dozen
American citizens should be murdered In an
Italian city and we pleaded impotence to
punish murders because the city in which
the murder occurred enjoyed an autonomous
form of government? What opinion would
you in tbe United States and what opinion
would the civilized world have in regard to
that plea?
Mr.. Porter tried to MAKE clear TO Sign or
Darco the relations of the federal govern
ment to the individual states as fixed by the
constitution but Sgnor Darco would not be
satisfied. With some heat he replied "We
have nothing to do with your constitution,
Ii it is found wanting you must mend it.
You know it Is no constitution worthy of a
civilized country If it does not insure the
punishment of crime and protection to the
weak"
Late in the day Baron Fava sent cable
gram to Marquis Di Rudini stating that he
had seen President Harrison and there was
an improvement in the outlook of affairs
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THE ELKs.
The First Lodge OF the Order Formed
In Maine.

Portland Lodge, No. 1873. Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks. numbers 70 or 80
members, among whom are w. o. Alden,
Paysor Tucker, Thomas P. Shaw, Isaac c.
Atkinson. Hanno W. Gage, Hon. John w.
Deering, Robert N. Walker, Mervin w.
Clark, r. +. Somers, Gen. FL. NJ. Sprague,
Samuel Stearns. of Bangor, s. Schwartz
schild. M. S. Gibson, j. w. Peters, Robert
McClutchy and other we'll known citizens.
This afternoon. beginning at O'Clock in
Knights of Pythias hall, the officers of the
new lodge will be installed. Among those
expected from out Of town are the mayors of
Brockton, Haverhill, Lawrence and Taun-
ton, DIR. Quinlan of Chicago, the Grand Ex-
alted Ruler, j. III. Dee, District Deputy of
Massachusetts and suite of twenty-five Off
GERS, Judge j. p. Bartlett of Manchester,
District Deputy Of New Hampshire. At 9
o'clock this evening an elaborate banquet
will be served at the Preble house. Plates
will be laid for $50 guests,
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OBITUARY.
mis-. Miriam RIdeout.

Mrs. Miriam Rldeout, widow Of the late
Uriel Rideout OF the Maine Conference
Methodist Episcopal church, died suddenly
at Kennebunk on the 18th instant.
Her husband died In 1868, at Cape Eliza
beth Ferry, now South Portland. He en-
tered the conference in 1876 and was sta
toned at Kittery in 1867; '4S North Cor
ham; so. ScarboIo: '5l-2, Cape Elizabeth
Ferry; '53. Cumberland; "a 5, South Ber-
wick; '56, Saccarappa; '57-S, Bowdoinham +;
$780, Kendall's Mills, now Fairfield: '61-2,
Cape Elizabeth, Browns Hill; '63 4 8, South
Berwick; &c. Bethel; '67, South Portland.
In all these places his wife was a faithful
co-aborer with him. and hosts Of friends in
every town will mourn her demise. She was
ready to depart and triumphed In faith. Her
funeral service was attended In the Method
ist church by her pastor, Rev. +. A. Brag-
don. She leaves son and married daugh-
ter, resident In Somerville, Mass. Only the
Sunday before her death she had attended
the funeral Of her sister, Mrs. Taylor at
kennebunkport. Another sister, Mrs. Cur
It's Of Kennebunk, survives to mourn the
loss of two sisters in one week.
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MAIN e.
ReorganIzIng the Militia.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press
AUGUSTA, April 1.-The following orders
are self explanatory:
HEADQUARTERS MAINE MILITIA,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, !
AUGUSTA, March 81, 1871
General Orders No. 2.
1. The resignation of Brigader General Henry
L. Mitchell, commanding First Brigade, M. V. M,
Is hereby accepted, and he is hereby honorably
discharged from the Volunteer Militia of the state
of Maine.
II. So much Of General Orders No 21, these
headquarters, dated July "a, 1883 as constituted
the FIRST Brigade, M. v. M, is hereby revoked.
III. The colonels commanding the First and
Second Regiments, and the captain commanding
Frontier Guards, M. V. NJ, will report direct to
the adjutant general.
~. The brigade commander and staff and
nom commissioned staff, will forward to the quar-
termaster general, properly invoiced, all state
military property In their possession.
W General Mitchell was appointed adjutant OF
the second regiment NJ. v. M. September. 3,
1881, by Colonel Daniel White, commanding
regiment, and served in that capacity until Feb
ruary 1883, when elected colonel of the regi-
ment; Upon the resignation Of General john
Marshall Brown, commanding the brigade, the
held Ofncers falling TO agree on the election OF his
successor, he, being the ranking colonel, was ap
pointed by governor B0dwell, as brigade comman'
DER: Dnrlng his connection with the Volunteer
militia ne has been conspicuous for his interest IN
tne organization and in his untiring energy in en-
deayorng TO promote its efficiency, and tnat THIS
mas Deen accomplished no one can question.
BY order Of the Commanaerin-Chief.
HENRY M. SPRAGUE,
Adfutant General.
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The First Free Baptist church and parish
are indeed fortunate, after an interim Of
three months, in securing as their pastor.
the Rev. @. E. Cate of Lowell, Mass. Mr..
Cate has arrived in the city, and by way Of
extending to him an Introductory welcome,
the young people connected with the church
and society give "sociable" in the vestry
this evening, to which the entire parish is
invited.
The new pastor will be present at the reg
ular monthly church conference meeting on
Friday evening. and will preach his first SER
mon to the people of his new parish next
Sunday at 1880 a. m. He will also officiate at
the communion service Sunday evening.
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planets In April.

Saturn is visible during the entlre evening"
Ii is in the constellation Leo.
Venus is still morning star; 1t rises about
o'clock.
Mars is evening star and sets aoou.
o'clock. 1t is too near the horizon TO pay 10
look itup in telescope.
Jupiter is morning star and can 10 seen
toward the southeast before SUNRISE
Mercury will be in favorable position on
April 10 in the west after sunset. BE-.
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| An italian Method Of satisfaction.


BARN do Rimini in his memoirs relates
that during the unifcation of Italy, Col.
Anylte, an ex-aide de-camp to the Duc de
Bourbon, had been arrested and sent to
prison at Modena, Farini, who represented
the italian government as Dictator of the
Duchy of M0dena, at lonce ordered that
% Anyite should be given up to the popnlacs sus'
Anyite was dragged to the public sanare and
Iynched by the mob. Louis NapoiIeone iaa,e the the
ally Of Italy on on, hearing te Of this inlquity or
dered his consul 10 demand either satisfac-
Fsrini instantly arrested one bundled and
twenty-seven people whom he accnsed "r Of
being guilty of Anvite's murder. But these
guilty men entered the prison by one one door door
door at midnight Not one was examined
not one was condemned. The French gov.
ernment expressed itself satisfied. e
g. w. V.
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The Educational Qualification

The Senate tonight passed to be enacted