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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
LEWIS ASKED PERMISSION.

Promising to Have Good Order Mt the
rol.c at His House.
Lewis Villa ps. colorei residens Of
Eighth avenue, sidlcd into the mayors
court yesterday morning after the pro-
ceedings were over aid NJ. Ruckncr
had gone away.
II wants ter see Mr.. Mack Morris, ~
he inquired with startled expression.
We'll here l AM; look at me-" said the
chief.
Boss" said Lewis, taking off his hat
and getting close up to the desk" De
niggers over dar wants mo to give EN- a
irolic ter night, and lowed to come
over and ask your mission fore go on
and make de calculations?"
You want to kill somc one like Ian
Ter did. don't you?"
No, DO. 8, declare we don't. We
gwine to have good order, good order,
and no drinkin'n
He was given permission to have the
frolic, but warned not to create dis
turbance. 1t ia tho fulo OF all the col
ored people in the vicinity of Old Lick
to n six permission to give Il dance Since
the tragedy at Lanicr's house.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19

The Democrats Of this legislative
district are considera oily wor kcd up
over the present condition OF affairs.
The Alliance movement has taken a
. strong hold in Montgomery and Craig
counties. Montgomery has already
nominated W. q. Flagg, Republican
Farmers Alliance man, for the legisla-
ture. Just how that will affect the
State senatorial contest is not known
Montgomery is virtually Republican in
elections, and many Of the foremost
Democratic farmers are members of tho
Alliance movement. Several prom
iuent Democrats say that James w
Marshall, of Craig, is the only man who
can make coed run in Montgomery.
His friends say he can carry Craig and
Roanoke city with ease, and will thus
save the district to the Democrats.
Should Marshall be nominated for
State Senator by the Democrats then
another complication will arise. Craig
is blooming with Farmers Alliance or
CARNATIONS, four now being in existence
in that little county, and it is estimated
that rs per cent. Or the total vote Of tho
county is, or can be controlled by the
Farmers Alliance. If these people vote
for Marshall for State Senator, it is
natural to suppose that they will want
an Alliance man to represent them in
the lower house. Granting that Craig
has the senator, Roanoke city will al
most certainly want to furnish the can.
didate for the lower house. Roanoke
has mentioned two lawyers and ono
business man as candidates before the
convention. But the Alliance people do
not want lawyer. They want far
mer or business man, and it now
seems, according to the opinion Of sew
eral prominent Democrats, that tho only
hope to carry the contest, is to place a
Roanoke business man before the Dem
ocratic convention.
The question Is exceedingly knotty,
and is being handled with great caution
by the chairmcn Of the county and CITY
executive committees. Roanoke county
has stood still and looked on at the AL
1ianco movement, but it is not improba-
BILE that she will throw her weight in
that direction.
The Democratic convention will meet
in Salem about the middle Of Septem-
Der, and tho event is looked forward to
with more than ordinary interest, as it
will then be seen just what is the true
condition OF affairs Until teat time the
Democrats will boom no ono candidate
nor make any promises.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
a MAGNETIC PLANT.
On Sn<ffnn Iaaus That Shortks tfrc IIuu1an
SystHIn.

On Sn<ffnn Iaaus That Shortss tfrc IIuu.an
System.
There has boon discovered IN the for
est of India, according to The Weeks
Sport, strange plant, which possesses
TO very high degree astonishing mag
motto powers and which is great
eoslrcc OF annoyance To huntprs end
tourists 1t has been nnned the philo-
tarca ciectrica- The hand which bYoaks
lenf from this plant immediately re-
ccivcs O shock equal TO that which Is
Produced By On induction coil AT a
distance Of six yuris magnetic needle
is AFFECTED by It and will I've derarszad
If brought ncac. Tho emery Of this
singular influence varies with the hour
Of the day. An powerful about two
O'Clock in the afternoon, it is absolutely
ennulled during tho night At times of
storms its intensity fragments to strik-
ing proportions During rain the plant
seems to sncoumb, and bend Its head
during thunder shower. 1t remains
there without foroc or virtue, even if
one should sholtcr it with nn umbrella
No shock Is fclt at that time in break
ing the leaves nnd tho noodle is unaf.
fectod beside It Ono never by any
chance sees birds OF insects alight on
the electric plant; an instinct eecms TO
warn them that they will find certain
death there. 1t is also important to
remark that where it grows none of
the magnetic metals are found; neither
iron. cobalt nor nicl1eEen undoniablc
proof that the electric tonce belongs cx.
Clpc;ralu tho r,lnpf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
BLINDNESS IN ENGLAND.
Its Causes and tho Extent TO Which IT
Prevails.

Its Causes and the Extent TO Which ID
ProvHils-
Out OF the thtrty-two millions Of sub.
jects over whom her majesty now
reigns os queen Of Great Britain, taken
IN round numbers, nbout thirty-two
thousand arc said to DO blind This es-
timAte, however. eays the Edinburgh
Review, must be understood TO include
considerable number Of those partial
ly deprived Of sight, as, during the last
forty ycors, tho ratio of blind persons
In every million has slowly but steadily
fallen from ten hundred and twenty to
eight hundred and nineteen, decrease
of one-ffth of ono per cont The small
ness Of this dec1casc, whom so much
has been Conc IN other directions to
loosen the rovagce of disclose, arises
from two facts drst, that IN aconsidcs-
oblc number OF cases blindness Is the
result Of soHo u1rto>vslTd accidont-
stoIio-thro'xtng, splinter Of brolsen
glass, sudden blow our fnn, and SEQ
ondly, and In o still Ergcr number OF
cases, is tho result Of neglect, ill-treat-
Inent or exposure 30 cold whom the VIC
tim vas but o fow days or weeks old
So Jorge a percentage of hlindncss, ipr
decd, Is due to this cause TINT TIE royal
commissioners whilo notng 1t, sug-
Gcst o special remedy, viz, the en-
lphoyYncnt Of troined midwivos a1nnng
the poor, and the can.ful use of per
chloride Of marcury for washing the
eyes.
Thirty per ocIft. Of eli the cases In
schools nnd osyi,uns aDc due to pur,l-
Lent ophthahnio, for which this prep
nration is found to be the bost rc1nodv,
at once cheap. harmless ond easily pro
c1lrod, point Of vital Importance when
1t is Remembered TINT 'One Or two DAYS
Innloc ell the difference between saving
and losing vision" Tho plumber of ohiI
cren actually blind from birth is com
parativcly small. but thst of those who
afterward become blind from accident
OF disease goes on increasing; and It Is
ON these two latter points, therefore,
that legislation Is demanded and can do
good In such trades as orc found to
be directly injurious 10 the sight. as
iron ship building, granite woylz,
grinding of cutlery, etc, whore chance
spark or splinter is too often fatal, the
use of some special covering for the
eye might be made compulsory, while
in the case of infantibc disease prevent
otivc measures gre still mono easily
within reach.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
How Much is n Shilling?

what is the price of those cggs?"
asked LAZY of "A huckster at the city
market yesterday.
"a shilling a dozen, madam, he ad
dod, taking up paper sack preparatory
to filling it for his new customer.
But the lady said nothing. She soomed
bumb-founded. Then dropping her head
to ono side she asked. "Will you please
tell me how much 4 shilling lisp"
1t will take the people of Roanoke a
long time to count money in this old
Virginia way, and it is hard for them to
learn that six shillings mako dollar
and ninc-pence is 1oN cents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
LEMON ELIXIIl.
Pleasant, Elegant, Reliable.

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For all sick and nervous headaches,
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Ladies, for natural and thorough or.
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DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not
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LEMON HOT DROPS
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
THE WRONG MEN ARRESTED.

The Buchanan Murdcrers and Robbers
Still mt Large.
The two negroes arrested by Officer
Wolfe Monday night on suspicion OF
being the Buchanan murderers were
released from custoday yesterday morn
ing. The eyes Of the public arc opeu
wide and the description OF the two men
have been sont far and wide and It is not
likely that they will escape. Mayor
Wilson, OF buchanan. is making every
effort TO locate tho scoundrels. and has
posted the authorities throughout tho
country to keep sharp lookout for
them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
Scott PoweIl's Return.

Scott Powell, tho brakeman who as
saulted his brotherin-law, Sam Sprald-
ing, several weeks ago with an axe hal.-
die, and who cvadod the police ever
since, returned to the city Monday. lie
went to the house whore his wife lived
Monday night and carried oil everything
She had TO eat, and ordered her to get
away before he returned again lie
made violent threats. and tho poor crea-
ture was so badly frightened that She
went to Officer Wolfe and informed him
OF the facts. Should Powell return lie
VIII be handled by the police.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
CAUGHT A TARTAR.
Unpleasant Experience % Ifoo.ne Who
Rebuired His Daughter.


Iebu,red Ills Daughter.
a London paper relates n queer In
cidcnt that happened IN Welsh church
the other Sunday. Tho rector began to
rebuke his people IN severe terms for
not attending Sunday morning service,
and irnpartially included his own
daughters in tlic rebulse- "Whereupon,
TO his establishment" says tho story,
up jumped one Oh his daughters and
told the people that her father was a
mon who, when he first awoke, could
not rise unless his hos water was
brought and the towel was placed
under his nose. She rotated how boots
had to be cleaned. fires lighted, and the
breakfast prepared, and then went on
70 describe how the worthy clergyman
required his book and hts coat and his
gloves and his hat md stick and-his
cake and his wine before he was ready
TO start TO his work This was all de-
tailed with minutcnoes nnd volubility.
The reverend father kept no servant,
and there was the household work to
be done, and, besides, BIC insisted upon
hot dinner served with punct,lality.
Under theeo circumstances, the lady
pleaded. was 1t possible for her to get
to worship on Sunday morning? The
sympathies Of the sndhmoe wore with
tho daughter"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
THEY ARE RE,IEMEEREp HERE.
w. s. Franklin and ii. y. Campo Playing
High Games in New York.

w. s. Franklin and II. y. Campo Playing
J. High Games in New York.
Many people in Roanoke will recall
w. S. Franklin and his female base ball
nine, who visited this city in 1889. They
played three games with home team
at Riverside Park, and the Roanoke
boys, with characteristic politeness, al
lowed the dizzy brunettes TO win a vic.
tory in each.
Franklin has conc to griof. Such
men usually do. He languishes in iail
in New York on the serious charge Of
abducting pretty Il year old Lydia Sun
derland from her home in Binghampton,
New York. The officers of the Gerry
Society for the preservation OF cruelty
to children have had their ogo on tho
scoundrel for many months, determined
, to bring him to justice ii possible The
indications are that they will succeed.
The New York World publishes an
excellent cut of Franklin as he is re-
membcred here. He has q record of
twenty years in crime. lie began by
breaking up the home of 4 minister who
adopted him in Nebraska when quite a
boy Here no tried his hand at journal
ism and was arrested for libel and black
mailing. The good man went on Frank
I'm Dali bona ana ne skipped. lie got
into trouble in Cincinnati for publishing
obscene literature, but managed to es-
cape, as he always does. The World
thinks he will be convicted this time
He has been arrested 100 times before.
Harry N. Campo, another operator
with shady cputation, is we'll remem-
bered in Roanoke. lie skipped out sew
eral months ago, leaving one or moro
\ citizens mcmento in the shape of mis-
taken confidence that cost them more
or less money. He is wedding pretty
wide row in New York State. Inspector
Byrnes recently had him unprecedented
at Saratoga FOR swindling hotel pro-
prietor in New York city. On being
brought back. it is said he pulled roll
OF money as large as his thigh land he
was short and fat) and compromised by
paying the bill, about Sl7O. He is said
+ to be "heavy operator in his peculiar
field. Mrs. Campo was with him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
To Hold IL Picnic,

The Mutton Invinciblns mot last night
at ST. Andrews hall. Tho arrangement
committee reported on the advisability
of holding picnic or festival some time
carly in tho fall, but no definite ar
engagements have been mado vet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19

Did You See the Roanoke Times Cut?
From the Danville Register
If the newspaper pictures of Mrs.
Gilmer arc correct lillenosscs of that
notorious person, then wo fail to find a
motive" for DR.. Bakers alleged crime.
We cannot believe that any sane man
would have murdered his wife for such
a horrible looking creature as Mrs.
Gilmer is represented to be by the artist
O. our esteemed contemporaries, the
Bristol News and the Richmond Times.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
No Building Yet Secured.

All efforts to obtain suitable build
ing for school in the southeastern
part OF the city have as yet been un-
successful. superintendent Derr in
formed TIMES reporter yesterday that
they had no building in view, but wore
doing all in their power to find some
place in which TO hold school this sea.
SON
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19

Mr.. Pussy (engaging board)-Ahl I
see You have q piano. Do have the
use of that?
Mrs. Pancake-Why, certainly.
MIR. Fussy-Well, then. please let mo
have the key and III lock it up.-Judgc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
VIM. Lunsford, Esq.


The many friends and old patrons Of
this gentleman will be pleased to learn
that he has opened an office in the AS
berry 81 Coon block, on Campbell street,
and will resume the practice of law in
our city. He was admitted to the bar in
1881, and, with the exception Of pro-
tracUed trip to Europe, has been in prao-
tice ever since. His high character,
careful legal training and fine business
qualification are too we'll and favorably
known to need commentator His card
will be found in another column OF THE
TIMES
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
NIayor,s Court.

Acting Mayor Buckner disposed OF
the following cases in his court yester::
day morning:
Rebecca Harper, disorderly conduct;
fined IS.
Lowner Edwards. drunk and down on
Bunker Hill; fined So.
John Hooper. trespassing on the rail-
road dismissed.
Several other minor cases were dis
missed or postponed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19

Cabinet making, re-upholstering and
packing furniture a special branch OF
the business with Copper Il Stone, 10
Salem avenue s. @.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
4 Lawn Party.

The ladies of tho Second Episcopal
Church West End) will give lawn
party on thelawn at the residence OF Mr..
Wood, on Roanoke ST., Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, August, 10th. and
Goth. Dainty things will be served by
dainty hands.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-19
}THE ALLIANCE IN POLITICS.
The Situation in This LegisIa-
tive District.

The Alliance VIII Take Hand I'm the
Fight, and the Democrats Are Not IL
Little Perp1exed as to the Best Way
In Which to Handle the Situation.
The Farmers Don't Want u Lawyer
for tho Legislature.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18
Catarrh in New England.

Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction
to every one using il for catarrhal
troubles.-G. X. Mellor, Druggist,
Worchester, Mess.
1 believe Ely's Cream Balm is the
best article for catsrrh ever offered the
public.-Bush & Co., Druggists, WOr-
chclter. Mass.
Anarticle OF real merit.-C. p. Alden,
Druggist, Springfield. Mas.
Those who use IL speak highly OF IT,
Geo. A. Hill, Druggist, Springfield,
Mess.
Cream Balm has given satisfactory
results.-W. p. Draper, Druggist.
Springfield Mass.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18

The Miles City Irrigating and Ditch
Compsuy held q meeting recently for
the el, ctiOn of officers for the ensuing
yesr and the Arrangement of a pro-
gram for the seasons operations. The
following officers were elected.
Pres't w, b. Jordan.
Vice Pr 1T. T. ]. Bryan.
Gen1. Manager w. N. Haynes.
Secy. II. 3. Wiley.
Ire :. G. l.. Carter.
After the election. a policy for the
company was discussed. and by an
unanimous vote of the stock holders it
was decided to extend the ditch to
Dixon's bluff this season If possible.
This extension contemplates six miles
OF new ditch with numerous fiumss
and it may not be possible to accomp-
lish Il, but there seemed to Be no
doubt that an extension of three miles
could be accomplished, and in fact the
fumes fer this work are in course Of
construction. Even the smaller ex-
tension Of three miles will bring many
thousand acres under the ditch, ss the
valley is some four miles wide at the
point where the ditch now terminates,
and every mile of extention brings
from 1900 20 5000 acres additional
under IL. The ditch is in excellent
condition this spring, needing no re-
pairs whatever. and water can be
supplied as soon as needed. The
method will be changed from that
adopted last year, and instead Of
charging by the acre. the water win
this year be charged for by the inch.
The rate favored by the stockholders
was 81 90 per inch for the season, the
company putting in boxes at the head
of each private ditch admitting Of the
fiow Of an agreed number Of inches Of
water, which the purchaser is per-
mitted 10 use continuously OF not. ~ he
pleases. II he takes 100 inches he
pays $40 for the season. While there
h no apprehension yet expressed that
there may be a scarcity Of water. the
stockholders thought It proper 10 pro-
vide that those Interested IN the ditch
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18
She Holds the Fsrt.

CHICAGO, April l6.-The strife be-
tween Mis- Phoebe COuzins, secretary
Of the board Of lady managers of the
Words Fair, and the executive
committee Of that body, has taken q
new phase. When she reached her
Office door this m DrninR she found it
Locked and the janitor Of the building
Informed her he had been instructed
not to permit her 10 enter. Mis-
Couzins thereuLOn took possession Of
the adjoining room and announced
that she would hold possession Of It
day and night until the trouble Is set
tied. She continues 20 hold the fort
and this afternoon sent out for lunch
con. During the day she received q
telegram from st. Louis saying that
arrangements were being made for
the holding of n mass meeting Of the
ladies to protest against the course Of
the executive committee and delega-
ton Of ladies' waited on her in her
castle here and decided to call a pre-
limtnary meeting for tonight TO make
similar arrangement for a mass
meeting here.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18

Dick IngersOll, manager for Rea.
Davis, Cl rk & Co. informs ne that
there will be horse roundup on the
north eide OF the YellOwstOns as fol-
lows:
Va6deu Biesen brothers will stsrt
on the 26th of April and work from
Buffalo creek to Big Porcupine ard
the Msginnis Fork. consuming about
two weeks, and E. F. Griffin will stsrt
about May LIST and work up around
the Bull Mountains . Buffalo creek.
Grass is reported backward in tn vi
cinity on acc, unit Of heavy snow aud
cold wea her.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18
PRICE FIVE CENTS

should have a prior right to the water.
90 that IN case water should De scarce
those who have put their money into
the enterprise should have the use Of
the water In preference 10 those who
had not. 1t was sugg, sted at the
meeting that those alOug the line Of
the ditch, who int nd to use the water
this season, give early notice OF thsir
Intentions and bow much water they
will want, to Geb'l Mnnager Haynes.
From present indications the Ditch
20. feel authorized TO state that there
will be largely increased acreage
under irrigation this year and very
beneficial results are anticipated. The
trustees elected for the year were W.
3. Jordan, w. n, Haynes and NJ
Kircher.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April l6.-The
presidential party had delightful slx-
hour trip over the Georgia Pacific road
from A tlanta TO this city. The special
engine provided was completely Gov
cred with flags and bunting. aud dis
played in front was large portrait Of
the president. A feature of the run 10
Birmingham was the prominent dis
play Of the American cOlors at all the
stations. A patriotic display Of flags
was particularly NOTES able at TAIa-
poOsa, known in this region As THE
Yankee city under a southern sum-"
because so much New England capital
is invested here. sTalapoOsa gave the
president . cordial reception. and he
made briefspeech. Soon after pass
ing TalRpOosa the train crossed the
Georgia line into Alabama, and at the
same time the governor OF Alabsma
and his staff left Birmingham in q
special train. to meet the president.
There wss a great crowd at Auniston
and the reception of the party was
most enthusiastic. The president and
pOstmaster-general both spoke. The
train next stopped at Pell Guy, aud
the president shook bands with many
from the rear platform. The presi-
dents reception at Birmingham was
q genuine ovation. and the demonstra-
tion was the noisiGst hat has been
experienced on the trip thus far. Gov.
Joncs and bis staff, in foil uniform,
and a committee OF citizens met the
presidential party at Henryellen and
escorted it to the city, where the presi-
dent was welcomed by the mayor and
other muDicioaI Officers.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18
Proposals for Bar Privilege.

Sealed bids will be received and
opened at II O'Clock noon of Saturday,
April 18th, 1897, for the bar privilege
at the race track Of the Custer County
Horse Sale' and FAIR Association for
the year 1891. The association will
furnish a building now in process Of
construction, and reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. A certified
check for twenty (2Ol per cant of the
amount bid must accompany each
bid. Bids to be addressed to the un-
dersigned and endorsed Proposals for
bar privileges" on the outside of the
envelope. GEO. w. ALLERToN,
Sec'y.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-04-18

WASHINGTON. April 16.-Sena tor
Sanders and ex Senator Pierse had a
long conference with Secretal Y OF War
Proctor this morning relative TO his
recent order In changing the head
quarters of the engineering c1rps for
the improvement Of the Missouri river
from Bismarck to sioux City. Today
Pierce and Sanders used every means
In their power 10 get Secretary Proctor
70 reverse his orcer. bat withous sue
cess. Pierce said later that Hans
brOugh, Casey and johnson. oomprls-