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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
Floods in Mississippi.

WEST POINT, Miss, Feb. 95.-[Spc-
cial The Tombigbcc river is high and
the whole country for many miles on
each side of tho river is flooded. Great
damage has been done to stock and
crops and many houses have becn swept
away. The eastern part of the State is
under water and the damage has been
enormous. 1t has rained almost con-
stantly for the past twenty days.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.-lSpcciall- AT
10 o'clock this morning the Ohio river
had reached iifty-scvcn feet and four
inches. 1t had risen one inch in six
hours, one half of which was during tho
last hour. This is doubtless the result
of last nights rain storm in Kentucky,
which raised all the little streams.
ltaln is still falling Il. Portsmouth. The
temperature is falling here and clearing
weather is expected. 9
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26

OF tho House had been made in the in
terest of the Republican party and to
prevent consideration of n great ma
tional measure. Tho gentleman from
Ohio had said that there were but few
more hours of this Congress. Thank
God for it. democratic applause.)
AIR. Spinola-Lay it on. brother.
Mr.. Hatch-We will all join in the
~doxology nex Wednesday,.
Inc Dill was then considered by para
graphs but without ~disposing of the
measure, committee rose.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
To Send pnrneliites To America.

LONDON Feb. 25.-Parnell, in view
of the fact that McCarthyites arc send
ing Populations composed of mcmbcrs of
the Irish parliamentary party to the
United States to collect funds, is con-
sidcring upon the advice of friends n
proposition to send P~arncllites to the
United States. The Parnellitc dele
gates will represent parncll's policy
and will collect funds for its further
nnrn
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
The Stranded Steamer Crnirsidc.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 25.-Captain Will
liam st. Clair, of the stranded steamer
heretofore reported ashore, arrived here
this afternoon. The vessel is the
steamship Craigside with 5000 bales
of cotton from Galveston &c Liverpool
via Norfolk, for coal. She is 1887 tons
burden, and is lying on the main beach,
one mile south of lIattcras inlet. She
was resting easily when he left Satur-
day, but there has been rough weather
since and the rcsultcannot be definitely
foresccn from this distance as vet. The
Mcrritts arc preparing TO make all pos
sible effort to float her. In addition to
the tug j.. ID. Jones, sent to her Sunday,
they ave since sent the Steamer /. j.
Merritt and the barge Henry Seymour.
The Craigsidc vas built in 1857.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26

ST. LoUIs, Feb. 25.-LSpeciall--A
special from Waco, Tex. says: Snl
Downs, colorcd, signing himself the or
ganizcr OF the American Citizens Equal
Rights Association. OF Texas, has pro-
mulgated 4 circular calling q meeting
of the negroes At Waco. April :, for tho
purpose of perfccting Il movement that
Shall appeal from the politics, creed,
prejndiccs and passions of mon to tho
statutory and organic Law and the JUS
tice of American people.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
over the Death of wilson.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-[Special]--
Public business was suspended in tho
senate to-day on account of the death
of Senate Wilson, of Maryland. Sena-
tor German addressed the Senate in
feeling terms regarding the death of his
colleague. a committee, to act with a
similar committee from the House. was
appointed to attend tho funeral. The
Senate then adjourned.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
Hon. Marshall Mccormick In Town.

Hon. Marshall Mccormick, of Berry
Vile, is at Hotel Roanoke. lie is the
author of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
election law which aided materially in
the defeat Of Gen. Malone.
The Farmers Alliance" said he, sis
strong in numbers in Virginia, but | do
not ook to see them make much politi-
cal impression. The farmers get to-
gethcr and agree in their little local
gatherings. but whenit comes to a State
convention they cannot make an effect
i've combination"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
The London Strike.

LONDON, Feb. p. -[Speciall- The
Sailors and lHircmcn's Union has de-
termincd to fight to the bitter end, and
the ship workers generally are furious
at tho surrender of ~stcvcdorcs. They
accuse the executive council of trcach-
cry. The members Of the shipping fed
Grafton arc elated at the triumph Of
thcir cause, and the union is proportion
ately dishcartencd.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
Still Voting for senator.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 25.-[Speciall
The Republicans RETAINED from yot-
ing for Senator i'll joint assembly this
morning owing to the absence of three
of their number. Three ballots were
taken, the Democrats polling their full
strength of l0l votes for Palmer.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
LOVE ALWAYS FINDS A Way.
Miss Ida Layman Faithful to her
Lover.

She Escapes From II Motch-NIaking Step
mother at Frederick and Is Now the
Happy Bride of c. j. Richardson, of
the Roanoke Postotice-Mnny Difficult
ties in the Way, But all of Them Over
come.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
To Form More Unions.

The machinists will meet tonight in
Carpenters Hall for the purpose of form
ing a union. 1t is expected hat a large
number will be present, as the interest
in labor circles is increasing every day.
The timers will meet at the same
time and place to perfect their organi-
zatiOn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
Connors Sneaks AWAY.

a fight to tho finish between Carter
Lyons and Jack Connors, who had a
lively mill of fifteen rounds in Knox
vile several days ago, was arranged
for. The purse was 500, but Connors
left town before the time for the fight
arrived.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
Mr.. Craps Mother Dead.

Samuel +. Crap, cashier of the Roam
okc Gas and Water Company, received n
telegram yesterday afternoon, inform
ing him of the death of his mother in
Philadelphia. Mr.. Crap left on the
l1:45 train last night to attend the fun
eral.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
&15O,oO0 Fire at Armourdale.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 25.-lSpcciall-
Fire last nightin Armourdale destroyed
the cooperage establishment of j. Il.
Kelley e Bro, the Armourdale eleva-
tor, owned by j. L. Campbell e Co.,
seventy freight cars and about 100. 900
bushels of grain. Total loss about
Sl50. 600.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26

Rio JANElRo, Feb. 25.-TSpeciall-
General Da Fonseca, who was chosen
provisional president of Brazil at the,
time OF the overthrow OF the empire,
has been formally elected president OF
the Republic.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
on the Norfolk and Western.

L~YNcHBuRG, Feb. 25.-A slight acct
dent occurred on the Norfolk and West
ern, near Forest Depot, yesterday morn
ing, caused by the breaking OF an axle
of a car. Two colorcd brcakmcn from
this city, named Wright and Johnson,
were injured.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
4 Receiver Appointed.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Feb. 25--[Spcciall
-EX-Govcrnor d.. II. Chamberlain was
tonight appointed receiver of the Char
lesion, Cincinnati and Chicago railroad,
South Carolina division.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
THE PRESIDENT SIGNS THE BILL
For Roanoke's $4,000 Public
Building.

How the President Was Prevailed Iron
to Make the Bill u NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
E"hh"hds and senator Daniel Did Good
"ork-Thc President Reached by
Prominent Ronnokcrs Through Past
master General Wanamaker-A sit of
Inside History.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
q Grim am the Snldirrs.

DENVER, Col, Feb. a5.-ISpecialI-
La Grippe has taken possession of Fort
Logan and is playing havoc with tho
soldiers. Eighty are in the hospital and
our deaths have occurred this week
from the disease.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-lSpcciall-
Tho President has signed the commits
sion of Charles Foster as Secretary of
the Treasury, and it is expected that he
will assume his new duties tomorrow
morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
IF YOU WANT THE NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE TIMES.

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NOW IS THE TIME TO SUB
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26

THE TINES has received the I[ollins
Scmi-annual. 1t is a neat pamphlet
of siXty-four pages, well-flled with in
tcresting matter and some bright
editorial.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
TO VOTE ON THE SHIPPING BILL
The Previous Question to be
Ordered Friday.

Report of the Committee on Rules, Maxi
Ing the bill II Special Order for Thurs
day and Friday, Opposed by McMillin
and Dockery-McINinlcy Says the Re-
pnblicans are Determined to Com
plctc the Work of the Finy-frst Con-
grcss.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
rho Wenther rn-nnv.

Forecast: For Virginia, clearing
Thursday; colder; northwesterly winds,
with cold wave; colder and fair Friday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26

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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-26
SPECIAL NOTICES..

WANTED.
We had several calls yesterday for
tenement houses at prices ranging from
SO to $40 per month. Persons having
houses for rent will please list them at
once. WILBUR S. POLE & Co,
Rooms 3 and 4 Exchange Building.
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION, NO ONE
HURT.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03

The Census Bureau informs the pub
Ii, in one of its late bulletins that the
number of convicts in State prisons and
penitentiaries in the Uni ed States, on
June lst, 1890, was IS 232, of which
number only 1871 were women. Per-
haps the proportion of women would
have been greater, if judges and juries
were as severe in enforcing the law
when the accused is woman. The
fact is indisputable, however that the
actual criminals are mainly Of the male
sex, though the so-called criminal class
is composed of women in much larger
proportion. The women who aid and
sbet professional criminals often either
abstain from crime themselves. being
shrewd enough to avoid committing
punishable offences. or are able to es-
cape conviction through absence of d.
rect evidence to connect them with crime.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03
where Gen. Grant Died.


While At Mount McGregor | visited
the Grant cottage. Ii is in the same
condition now Us it was when Grant
died The same furniture stands IN the
same places. and the ALLOW candle, half
'sys@>sS 6ssA ne socket. stands on
the table, besides The two great arm
chairs 10 which be bresthed away his
last hours. Pieces Of his last writing
consi sting Of slips from his pad, are
shown, and here is a tall fUe-looking
soldier in uniform who sleeps in the cot
tage and takes care Of the relics There
are, on the average, about y 600 visi-
tors year now. and many pathetic in
cidents occur. Nearly every one that
comes wan > to take away some memcn-
to of the place. aud many pick up the
gravel of the walk around the house,
supposing that they are carrying off
stoaes trodden by the foot Of Grant.
The truth is that this gravel has to be
renewed every month on account of
these relic-hunters, aud the stones they
carry away have never seen Grant Mr..
Arkell, who owns the mountain, tells
me he was offered $50, 900 for the cot
tagc, and that the men who offered this
we're Western men, who said they want
ed to cut up the cottage and sell it for
relics The probability is that they
would have taken it to pieces. have car
lied it off to Chicago and shown it there
at the ex position, in the same way that
Libby prison is to be shown.-Cor.
Cincinnati Times Star.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03
A cotton picker has been inyento

A cotton picker has been invented and
tested at Waco, Texas, which promises
to resolutionize cotton picking if it re-
Allies all that is claimed for it. The
entire weight of the picker is about
1000 pounds, of ligh; draught and east
ly drawn by an average pair of horses
or mules. Only two laborers are re-
quired to operate it. 1t is said it will
pick 80 per cent of all open cotton, and
will gather per day from 5000 to 5000
pounds, or two bales. The lint is as
free from dirt or trash as that picked by
hand. 1t does not injure the plant.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03
CASH BARGAINS
Are Never Sold IN Credit.

Lonsdale Cambria very finest quality, one
yard " ide, only l0c, real true vaiLe. l25c -
India Linens, auction bargains, 8, 10, l2Jc
Immense assortment Of beautiful new style
ginghams, 10, l24, Is, 20, 25c. Fruit of the
loom bleached cotton, one yard wide, very
best quality, only SIC, real true value, lOc
Il ndssme dress goods in new style paids
and stripes, 374 so, 62l, Is, SD, ] 90. Black
Surah Silks, extra wide width, cash bargains
4sc, auction bargain. Henrietta English
Cashmeres, all coors, excellent quality, wide
double width, Csc. Sheeting cotton, immense
double width excellent quality, SPECIAL bar
gain 25c. Black Silk Nohair Brilliantines,
beautiful new sly lie dress goods, wide double
fold, %. 81, 374c Ladies cloth dress goods
one yard and half wide, all pure fine wool,
al colors, cash bargain soc. Table Damask,
immense double width, all pure ineu 374,
| 50, 624, 75c, 90. Special cash bargains IN
Black French Silks, SIDE, 90, % China
Silks India Silks, 80, as soc. Colored Silk
Velvets, 60, Toe, CO. Immense assortment
of cloth for Men and BOYS wear, Is, 371, 50,
ga, 75c, 100. Outing Cloths, beautiful new
styles, 10, 121c. Double fold dress goods Sc
Beautiful new styles Satteens, real French
style, nearly one yard wide, l24e. Ladies'
cloth dress goods, wide double fold, all pre-
fine wool all coors, special cash bargain 25c.
Ladies Balhriggan English Stockings, dou-
bic heels, double toes, three pairs for soc, real
true value, &c pair.
Impossible to send samples during their busy
season.
| Do not neglect to bring this advertisement
with you when ,ou come and we will take
pleasure in showing sou our cash bargains
as you read them of
Valuable Presents for Cash Customers.
| Cash customers will please select one Of the
! following presents, with a purchas of 90
/ A pair of Silk Embroidered Corsets wort 75c.
! A half dozen, flue quality, pure linen, Dainas .
/ Napkins, worth 75c; or pair Of fine quality,
! large size, Damask Towels, worth 75c. Also
other valuable presents too numerous to mem
ton.
Valuable Presents fer CIsh Customers.
Cash Gust TONERS will please select one Of the
following presents, with a purchase Of 10 %
or over: Two pairs Of large Size, fine quality,
Damask Towels worth SO one dozen,
fine quality, pure liutn D.untsk NnpkiHs,
worth 50. A large size, handsome Bridal
Quilt, worth so
Also, Table Dnmask Ladies' JERSEYS, Bed
Comforts, silver grey blankets wool underwear
and many other valuable presents too nuner-
Gus to men ion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03
Sound Principles in Farming.


I. X. Terry, successful farmer in
the Buckeye State, who has come to be
looked upon as an authority in economi-
cal and progressive farming says
i have made my money BY special
farming. DO " growing a single crop;
as wheat il grown at toe Nurthwess: bui
by having enough Of some kinds for
good short rotation, and then stop
ping right there and concentrating my
energies. Glover, potatoes and wheat
nave been my crops. My soil was well
lifted for each Of these, after | had
drained portions Of it aud used plenty
of tilIaee put clover first. as the all
Important crop. 1t has not brought in
money directly, for [ never sell any
clover hay, nor do feed any out, ex-
cept to my work horses and family COW
But clover has led the other two crops,
which | b I'VE sold for money.
Many farmers, in reading or hearing
of my little success with this kind Of
farming, think it is adapted only to po-
tato growing They are all wrong =
The principle is sound ana business like.
In going around to our institutes (some
forty in the course Of the winter, find
men who are making a success iu other
lines of farming by following the same
general plan Of net undertaking to do
too much, End what ones soil is fitted
for, and then pushing wheat is done, so
that 1t will amount TO so netting.
The longer | live the more plain it
becomes to me that ii does not make
much difference what one does; if he is
only thorough and panstaking it pays.
of course, however, one must not at
tempt to do what his soil and surround
ings are not fitted for. | have made
money out of potatoes and wheat; but
if ! we're young again, aud could buy
only acres of good land, and pay for it,
almost anywhere in Ohio, | would not
make less than 81 900 from the land y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03
Our Choice Of Judge.

The time having arrived for the con.
sideration Of the question Of candidate
for Chief Judge Of this Judicial Circuit
we place at our mast head the name OF
the candidate Of the Republican
party Of this county for that high
and honorable position. It is true the
iudgeship has not in this locality been
regarded as political office, and we are
disposed to ac. independently even now
in our Endorsement Of a candidate, at
the same time, other things being equal,
our preference naturally. is for person
of our own political faith, a friend and
neighbor.
A man Of good judgment, sound legal
attainments, pure Of character and suf-
fciently broad minded to administer
Justice with an even hand is wanted
for a Judge. The Republican party OF
this county has such person in Col
Wilmer, and we purpose to give his
candidacy a warm and earnest support.
There are many candidates: Other
counties have heir favorites, and we,
ours. We respect their wishes, but can
not endorse their choice. Charles
county is entitled to the nomination,
and as it presents a suitable candidate,
no satisfactory reason can be given why
il should not have the nomination. The
Republican party of this Judicial Cir
cult has a good majority and can elecI
its man if prudence is allowed to die
tate the nominee, an riyalries and
petty iealousies are subOrli rated to the
party's good.
To be candidate for an Office is a
privilege accorded every individual; to
have our choice is but natural, there
fore we are not surprised at the many
aspirants for the distinguished honor Of
being Chief Judge, nor will we feel
disgruntled with the other counties oil
the circuit, whose choice may differ
from ours, bat the party should consid-
er the justice of every claim before
final decision This county, We repeat,
Is justly entitled to the position, and
while ooncediug a fair and proper con-
sideration to the other counties and
their candidates, we believe the good
Judgment of the party managers will
admit the tenableness Of this county,
claim, nominate its candidate unani-
mously and elect him by handsome
majority.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03

Last session, Congress appropriated
100000 to reimburse friendly Indians
and other authorized settlers in the
Sioux reservation for losses sustained
by them during the recent trouble with
the Sioux. Acting Commissioner Bell
Of the Indian Bureau has sent specia
agents to Pine Ridge Agency for the
purpose of adju,ting these claims. which
will be done as speedily as possible.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03

The death of Hon. A. X. Syester, Of
Washington county, Associate Judge of
the Fourth Judicial Circuit Of Maryland
in Ilagcrstown on the 25th Of March
makes another vacancy on the bench OF
this State. His death creates the third
vacancy to be filed at the next regular
election; successor to Hon. John L
Smith of Carroll, deceased; a success
or to ex-Judge Frederick Stone of this
county and to Judge Syester Two of the
vacancies are now filled by Judges
james A. G. Bond and John P. Bris
coe, and it is said that Gov. Jackson
will appoint lion. II. K. Douglas to
temporarily fill the vacancy created by
Judge Syester's death. The Republi-
cans of this district. will, in all proba-
bility, nominate Col. l.. A. Wilmer
And in place of Judge Syester, the Re-
publicans having majority, will likely
place ex-senator Stake on the bench
Stake ran against Syesfer before, and
was beaten by one vote. 1t is to be
hoped that better luck will attend him.
if a candidate the next time, against his
new competitor
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03
The monument to the memory Of the

The monument to the memory Of the
late Henry W. Grady is to be placed in
the middle of Marietta street, princi-
pal thorougbfare of Atlanta, Ga, and
in the heart of the city. The statue is
of heroic size. nine and half feet high,
of purest American bronze. The pc
destal is to be of granite from the quar-
ries of the Southern Granite Company
in North Georgia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-04-03

Secretary Rusk receives letters daily
from the farmers in the West and North
west, who state that they are suffering
greatly owing to the failure of their
crops. They also ask for assistance in
the shape Of garden seed. As far as he
is able he grants their request, but is
not able to do very much in that dircc-
ton owing to the limited appropriation
at his command and the scarcity of seed