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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
HeSeiged 8 fter u Retrcnt-

Mary Muse alias Mary Grant, colored,
was arrested by Officer Browning yes
to-day afternoon charged with threat
cning another woman of her own color,
name Sarah. 1t is said that Mary has
kept up her threats for sometime, and
finally attempted to put them into exc
cution yesterday morning by hurting
hat-iron at the woman. and then follow
ing up with brick bats. Sarah rctrcated
to her own house, when Mary procured
fence rail and began to dislodgc her by
tearing away the foundation. The cries
of tho besciged brought help, and Mary
was driven off.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
TIN IN THE BLUE RIDGE.
n Company Incorporated to Erect Heavy
Smelling Works.

WINCHESTER, Va, Feb. l9.-About
two years ago Captain William III.
Sales. proprietor of Capon Spring, we'll
known summer resort, twcnty-six miles
west of Winchester, while prospecting
in Blue Ridge discovered tin. He pur-
chased some of the mountain land con
tanning tho ore. Ten barrels OF the ore
were then shipped from Royce Station
on the Shenandoah Valley railroad.
out where 1T was shipped to nobody
about here knows. although the discov-
cry provoked conSidcratc comment at
inc Tune. The general belief was that
the ore was shipped to England for the
purpose of comparing it with the tin
ore of Cornwall.
Nothing moro was heard of tho orc
anu the matter was dropped from tho
pubic mind until recently, when n LARGO
extent OF land on the mountain, in and
around the ore vein, owned bv CAPTAIN
Sales. was disposed of under Il trustees
sale. 1t brought Il sum much in excess
OF the usual price paid for mountain
land, and the people were still more
surprised to find that the purchaser
represented Captain Sales. After sccur-
ing this big tract OF land it is now an
nounced that that tho Virginia Mining
company has been Incorporated, with
Captain Sales as president and several
well-known men of Winchester and
baltimore as directors. The capital
stock is Sl,000.00O and it is said that all
has been subscribed, and the work of
developing the mines will be begun ut
once.
Big smelling works arc to be erected.
the owners believing that they have
found probably the richest deposit of
tin in the United States.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
WRIGHT GIVEN a HEARING.
Judge IIowerton Sends Him to the Grand
jury Without Bail.

Judge IIowerton Sends Him to the Grand
jury Without Bail.
The trial of Ed. Wright, charged with
Striking Charles Casey on the head with
a pick at the Grocer Furnace January
3lst, came up before Justice IIowerton
yesterday afternoon.
1t will be remembered that after COM
hitting the decd that Wright took
refuge in the mountains and was IA fugi-
tive from justice until few days ago,
when he came and gave himself up to
the authorities.
Several witnesses were examined.
both for the Commonwealth and the
defense. Henry Roard, an emplove of
the furnace, testified that Casey came
to the furnace, where Wright was
at work, and began Il racket with Joe
Roy, who struck him with shovel He
then turned away and went toward
Wright, who struck him on the head
with pick.
Joe Goss DIR. Morgan and other wit
ness were examined for the Common
wealth. DIR. Morgan said that he did
not yet consider Casey out of danger,
but that his skull was not fractured bv
tho blow.
The witnesses for the defense, all en-
ploycd at the furnace, testified that
Casey had pair Of steel knuckles on
his hand concealed in his pocket, and
made toward Wright in that posi-
ton. Wright then struck him with the
broad side of the pick. lie had first at
tackled Joe Roy, but was driven back
with a shovel.
AT the conclusion OF the evidence, y.
Locket for the commonwealth, and
Captain Gish for the defence, decided to
submit the case to the magistrate with
out argument, and Justice IIowerton
sent the prisoner on to the grand Jury
without bail. The witnesses were roc
ognizcd to appear at that time under
penalty of $50 each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
INGALLS, MAKES A STATEMENT,
He Resigns as President pro
tempore Of the Senate.
Ills Resignation to Take Effect ON tho
Election of His Successor-Hc Ex-
presses Gratitude for the Distinction
Conferred Upon Him by the Senate.

WAsnINcroS, Feb. lo.-[SpecialI-
senator ingalls,, who occupied the chair
rs presiding officer. made n personal
statement in the Senate to-day. Uo
said:
-Four years ago on the 25th of tho
present month, was chosen president
OF the Senate pro temporc, and by sub
scQucnt election, was continued in that
station until the second of April last,
when, under resolution of March IL,
preceding, | was unanimously desig-
mated to preside during future absences
OF the Nicc-presidcnt. and at the pleas
ure of the Senate, Il function not pre-
viously exercised by any member of
the body during the century of it's ex-
lstence. The Senate having been for
mally notified that my service hero will
end with the close of this Congress-, in
order to avoid embarrassing and to
afford opportunity for deliberation, I
now tender my resignation as president
OIL the senate pro tempore to take effect
on tho election of my successor in Office.
1T would be an aifec tation of indiffer-
ence unworthy of tho Senate, unworthy
Oh myself ana unworthy Of this occasion,
were TO pretend to be unconscious of
the distinction that has been conferred
upon mo by the suifrages Of the Senate,
and Should be alike wanting in sensi-
bility and destitute of gratitude were [
TO withhold expression of my grateful
appreciation Of the confidence and con-
sidcration so long continued with which
! have been honored by the most digni-
fled, most important, and most innucn-
tlal Legislative assembly in the world"
AT the close of MIR. Ingalls, statement,
consideration Of tho Indian depreciation
bill was proceeded with, the pending
question being on Mr.. Edmunds' motion
to strike out section 3. which provides
that no claim by Indians shall bo
allowed by tho court on the unsupported
testimony of an Indian. The motion
gave rise to long debate. Finally Il
motion to strike .o out was agreed to
years, 81; nays, II. Various other
amendments were offered and agreed to,
and the bill was passed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
Silver Talk.

WAsnINGroN, Feb. lo.-ISpcc;all i
There is an earnest effort making, on
the part of 4 number OF members of tho
House, to secure compromise. on tho
silver question, based primarily on
largo purchases of silver. 1t = sought
to have this compromise measure
adopted by u majority of tho coinage
committee. at its meeting tomorrow, as
substitute for the Senate unlimited
free coinage bill. Those who are urg.
ing compromise are carefully canvass
ing their strength before they finally
determine to bring it forward in tho
shape of bill, and, unless assured Of q,
good following, will abandon it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
IN THE HOUSE.
The Democrats Demand Roll Call to oh
struct the Shipping Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.-lSpecialI-
Speaker Reed was in the chair to-day.
having recovered from his recent illness.
The Democrats are demanding roll call
at every opportunity and their action is
supposed to be in order to obstruct the
shipping bill, by keeping appropriation
bills before the House.
Mr.. Thompson, of Ohio, gave notice
that he would tomorrow at o'clock
call up the resolution for the inn
parchment of Judge Alex Boarman,
of Louisiana. The House then went
into the committee of the whole on the
postollice appropriation bill. Without
disposing of the bill the committee
rose. and the House adjourned until $
this evening, which was devoted to tho
consideration of the immigration bill.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
TIE CRYSTAL SPRINGS COMPANY.

The improvements Ell Its Property Al
most Complete.
Tho Crystal Springs Land Company
has been making extensive improve
mcnts during the last few months, and
have now about completed everything
in the way of access and grading. The
lots will be placed on the market about
the first of March and will be used al
most exclusively for residence sites.
The Jefferson street bridge is now
complete, as we'll as all grading of streets,
and the rails for the new street car line,
TO be owned and operated by this COM
pany, are now laid from Ninth avenue
to the river and thence over the bridge.
Mr.. w. S. Mechanism, the secretary
of the company, said to n TINES re-
porter yesterday that his company
would, no doubt, use the electric system
for propclling their cars,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
IRISH AFFAIRS.
The Financial Dispute in tho Parliament
tnry Party.

LONDON, Feb. lo.-ISpccial Tho
Times, referring to the financial dispute
going on in the Irish Parliamentary
party, says that before leaving Boulogno
Dillon suggested that the further sum
eff $4,000 should be released from Mum
roc's bank, this sum to be devoted to
the relief Of cvicted tenants. Parnell,
according to the Times, was willing
that this should be done if $4,000 was
handed to the legal treasurer Nc
Carthy, however, insists that the whole
amount must be entrusted to the ten
ants.
The Pail Mall Gazette to-day hopes
for some compromise arrangement in
the shipping crisis, but considers that
such solution is doubtful Tho
Gazette accuses tho shipping federation
of deception and of covert determination
TO smash the union, and says that men
may he temporarily SO represscd rs to
need public support, but that in tho
end they are bound To win.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
TIE HINES MEMORIAL.

The Soliciting Committee Effect Organi-
cation.
Immediately after the grand lodge
closed yesterday evening the Hines
memorial committee appointed by the
grand chancellor met and organized as
follows:
d. j. Turner, presidents; e. p. IIucc,
first vicc-presidcnt; w. w. Athcy sec
ond vice president: II. A. Hawkins, sec
rotary, and c. II. Loehr treasurer.
The committee will take Immediate
action to raise funds and solicit sub
scriptions for this purpose-thc erection
of memorial hall in the city of Rich
mond to the memory of Samuel Holder
Hines, tho Pythian hero.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
&C" CoCIAL COMING CASH.
Cuccssful Commencement Catisfyinr CO.
cicty Curiosity.

Cuccssful Commencement Catisfying CO.
cicty Curiosity.
Tho &C" Cocial by the Ladies' Aid CO.
ciety of the First Baptist Church. op-
ened successfully last night The many
tables in Ioung's large warehouse were
crowded throughout tho evening and
the large number of young people en-
joyed most excellent cuppcr.
The mystery of the &C. Cocial, which
has excited the curiosity of the cur
ious (thc ladies not in tho coccty) is in
measure colvcd, and The TINES will
reveal the cccret for the benefit of
those who were not there. Tho reporter
WAS told that it consisted in the fact
that everything served began with the
letter {, but he has not yet learned to
spell turkey with c. Perhaps they
call that chicken.
There were many ornamental C'S that
were not eaten. One of the most attrac-
tive C's was the confectionery table
whore variety of confections were
artistically arranged, and the central
figure was the young lady in charge
one of the prcttiest of the bcvy of beau
ties in calico that ccrvcd at the tables
but The TINES man did not learn
whether or not her name begins with c.
The dinner from II to to-day will not
be confined TO c, but tho C cocal will
continue tonight. High tea from 3 TO
for the children will be tie feature for
Saturday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20

THE HOSPITAL MEETING
Adjourns Without Action Till Monday
Afternoon.


At the hospital meeting yesterday af-
ternoon there were present President
L. L. Fishburne, Secretary d. 5. Mead
ows, Capt J. Allen Watts. Col. a. Pope,
c. Marllcy. Mayor Evans, Col. Thomas
Lewis and w. s. McClanahan.
Tho president called the meeting to
order, and after the reading of the min
utcs OF the preceding meeting the rcpol t
OF the committee on bylaws was sub
mittcd. Tho bylaws reported make
the usual regulations necessary for the
government of the board of directors
and for tho construction and manage
mcnt of the proposed hospital. The APP
pointmcnt of II board of lady patron
csscs to be composed of not more than
fifteen ladies is provided for.
The bylaws provide further for the
appointment of the board of directors,
committees of five of their number
each on finance and real estate and the
construction of buildings, and also an
executive committee. The duties of
tho committees and officers of the cor
poration are fully outlined.
The board of directors were given
authority to fill vacancies in the board
that may occur.
NO louItu NOHudy III feDruarY Is
fixed as the date OF the annual meeting
of the stockholders, and tho second
Monday in each month as the time of
monthly meeting of the board of direc-
tors.
motion being made to adopt the
report, Hthc question of a quorum of
the stock was raised, and after
some discussion as to the right of
majority of the incorporators or the
persons named in the charter to adopt
the laws, the meeting finally decided
to leaye the matter for tho considcra-
ton of meeting to be hold Monday
afternoon at o'clock.
Col. Thomas Lewis said that the fund
for the hospital will reach 100000 be-
fore the end Of tho year and when tho
meeting decided not to adopt the by
laws, he increased his subscription of
$500 % per cent. The motion of Col. Pope
that meeting be held Monday after
noon and that the secretary be requested
to secure proxy for Il majority of the
stock, prevailed and the meeting adj
journcd.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, Feb. 10
Special Mrs. Blackburn has sold
nincty-siX acres OF mountain land near
Crozct, this county, for 1900 cash.
This is Il portion of the Blar-Park
tract, specially noted for growing the
celebrated Albcmarlc pippin
Mr. Cooke, of fluvanna county, will
at an early day establish brick plant
here with capacity to turn out so, 600
brick Il day. 1t is said the capital
stock of the company will be 100000.
1t is rumorcd that tho Farmers ALI
ance are endcavoring TO have market
house established in Charlottsvillc. A
meeting of the Alliance will be held at
an early day to discuss the matter
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
Another Kansas Failure.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 19.-lSpecialI-
John d. Knox Il Co., Investment bank
crs, assigned yesterday to Hon. j. II.
McAfec. The liabilities will reach $780,
600. Among The items of liabilities are
time interest bearing certificates of de-
post, principally held by Eastern par
ties, 100000; deposits for Investments
made by Eastern parties, $780, 900.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
Spencer Paid the Check.

The case against S. l.. Spencer, who
was arrested a few days ago on war
rant taken out by j. II. Cannon, charg-
ing him with getting five dollars from
him Cannon by means of worthless
check, and which was to have come up
for trial before Justice lTowcrton yes
terday afternoon, has been arranged
satisfactory to both parties by Spencer
paying the amount of the check to the
cOmDlainant
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
The Timers Organize.

a meeting of the timers was held
last night at Federation Hall for the
purpose of organizing a union under the
auspices of the Tin, Street Iron and
Cornicc Workers Union. About twenty
were present and application for a
charter was made. They will meet
again next Thursday night at the same
place, where a permanent organization
will be perfected,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
Ladies' Benevolent Society.

The supper by the Ladies' Union Be
nevolent Society at the hall of the
Junior Hose Company last night was
well attended, and the ladies fully sus-
tanned their reputation for satisfying
the appctites of men. This organiza-
ton that is constantly doing deeds of
bencvolence has been literally patron
lied by the benevolent people of Roa-
nokc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
The Coal Cnse Postnnnea

The case against viii Cooper, charged
with selling coal which did not belong
to him to another man, has been post
poncd for ten days by Squire Howerton
for lack of material evidence. 1t APP
pears that Cooper sold Il man n whole
carload of coal for 81 and received tho
money He will be tried on the charge
OF obtaining money under false pre-
tcnScS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
..TIle Cu,lcf.v

The Cadet is neatly printed
monthly magazine of 80 pages, issued
from the Virginia Military Institute in
the interests of the cadets and alumni.
1t is filled with interesting selections
and bright original matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
THE GRAND LODGE ADJOURNS.
Leesburg the Next Place of
Meeting.

The Grand Chancellor Appoints n Com
mittcc 10 Solicit Subscriptions for the
Hines Memorial Hall in Richmond.
Reports of Committccs-Usun Rcsolu-
tions of Th;tnlls-Thc knights Return
Ing, Home.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
"plaok charliov ON tho Chain Gang.

"Black Charlie" on the Chain Gang.
John Johnson, better known as "Black
Charlie" met with swift and ju, judg-
mont yesterday afternoon. He is one
of the Edmund Hall gang who were
caught robbing 4 car load of coal be-
longing to Hotel Roanoke June 10th.
Two of the parties were captured by
Officer Bower and subsequently CON
victed. Black Charlics.'' made his
escape and remained in hiding until
yesterday, when Officer Bower laid the
heavy hand of the law on him while
walking along Railroad avenue. lie
was taken before Justice lIowcrton who
fined him 81, and in default of payment
gave him eighteen days on the chain
gang.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
The Grippe In Roanolsc

There arc several cases of la grippe
reported by the physicians, but all of n
mild form. They say that there is less
sickness in Roanoke now than there has
teen for many months.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
\ RevengcfuI Tramp.

Robert st. Clair, Of 225 First avenue
s. W., employed as a fireman on the
Norfolk and Western, received severe
wound on the left arm while on the run
from Lynchburg to this city Wednesday
night. y few miles this side of Lynch
burg, while shovcling coal into the
engine. some one concealed in tho
bushes threw stone which struck him
on the arm knocking the shovel from
his hand. On account of darkness it
was impossible to see who the perpctra-
tor of the villianous act was. but the
trainmen suppose him to be some tramp
who had been elected from the cars
while stealing a ride. DR.. Gale dressed
tho wound yesterday evening, and says
st. Clair will be laid up several days on
account of it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
Eighteen Engines Burned.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. l0.-[Spe-
cial Eighteen engines were destroyed
in the burning OF the Missouri tactic
round house here last night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
IF YOU WANT TIE NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE;TIMES.

IT WAS THE ONLY PAPER IN
ROANOKE THAT GAVE a GRAPHIC
AND COMPLETE ACCOUNT OF TIE
MEETING OF THE STATE REAL
ESTATE EXCHANGE.
IT IS THE ONLY PAPER IN
WHICH YOU CAN FIND ALL THE
LATEST AND MOST IMPORTANT
NEWS.
NOW is THE TINE TO SUB
'H'''.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
Guarding Jail to Prevent Lynching

HAMPTON, Va, Feb. lo.-[ Special -
The volunteer company is on duty here
at night guarding the county Jail, it be-
ing reported that an attempt will be
made to lynch Frccburgcr, confined
there charged with having assaulted
and murdered Oracle May Jones, his
little 1.Vcar.old stcndaurhtcr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
\ Noted Scientist CONC.

ANN ARDoR, Mich. Feb. Is. -ISpeciall
Professor Alexander Winchcll died
here at Q o'clock this morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
Tho Weather To-Day.

Forecast: For Virginia rain, eastcrly
winds, warmer Saturday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20

STEADY MAN Of 30 wants position
~ of any sort in office or shops. Two
years treasurer of corporation, under
stands title insurance, general business,
etc. Lawyer years. Good references
in Philad elphia and Roanoke. Nj. l.
BROCK, Hotel Ponce de Leon. feb20-2t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20

When an advertiser wants quantity in
stead of quality he uses bill board.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE

WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE
have taken out rental license, and will
hereafter give that branch of our business
particular attention. Parties having proper
tics for rent or desiring such collections made
are respectfully requested to list the same
with US This spacc.whch is subject to.changc
each day, will enable us to bring properties to
the attention of the public and secure tenants
for same without cost to the owner.
WILBUR s. POLE SEQ,
Rooms 3 and 1. Exchange building.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
The Plan of Campaign Drcnking Down

DUBLIN, Feb. lo.-[Spccial The
plan of campaign, so far as the Smith
Barry estates are concerned, is collaps-
ing. Eleven tenants of Cashcl, who
were evicted for refusing to pay the
rents demanded of them, have resumed
their holdings, paying all arrears OF
rent due, as we'll as the cost of legal
proceedings taken against them.
Killed by Russian Prince in Duel.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. ia fatal
duel with pistols has been fought at
the village of Krasno-Sclo, near here.
The participants were Prince Vadbolsky
and Lieutenant TomonosSow, both
officers of the imperial guard. Tomon-
ossow was killed. The affair was the
outcome of 4 quarrel between the two
men which arose after Il supper at
which both drank wine freely
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-20
NEARLY BURNED TO DEATH.

Al LADY LIVING on FIFTH AVE
NUE. CAME VERY NEAR BEING
BURNED TO DEATH BY UPSET
TING A LAMP IN HER DILEMMA
TRYING TO GET TO CAMPES, THE
JEFFERSON STREET JEWELER TO
BUY AN ALARM CLOCK FOR 50
CENTS. SIZE IS DOING NICELY
SINCE SHE GOT HER CLOCK.