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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
THE SENATE.
Many Bills and Resolutions introduced
Yesterday.

Many Bills and Resolutions introduced
Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-TSpecialI +
Among the bills introduced in the Sen
ate and referred were tho following:
by MIR. Squires. for a monuments to
General L. 5. Grant, in tho city of
Washington
by Mr.. FELTON,, of California. bill
amending the Chinese exclusion act so
as to require Chinese removed from the
nlted States TO be sent to China in
stead OF the country whence thoy came.
LUIS provided further that tho burden of
proof shall DO on any Chinese laborer or
person who shall claim right to remain
in the United States to establish such
right.
BY Mr.. Harris, to repeal all tho laws
discriminating against tho circulation
of State banks.
by MIR. Coke. to amend tho laws
In relation to national banks and to re
tire their circulation.
Br. Mr. Washburn, defining options
in futures and imposing a special
tax on dealers therein The articles
included in tho bill in two terms arc
wheat. corn, oats, rye, barley, cotton
and all other farm products, also pork,
lard and other hog products. The bill
provides that dealers in futures and on
lions therein shall pay annually tax
OF 81 600, and further sum of five
cents per pound on tho cotton and hor
products, and twenty cents per bushel
on any Of the other articles mentioned.
BY Mr.. Mitchell, to prohibit abso-
lutely the coming of Chinese into tho
United States, whether they are Chinese
Subiec is or otherwise
by MIR. Daniel, to make public park
OF the Arlington estate near Washing.
ton and for the construc ton of bridgo
thereto.
MIR. Dolph offered resolution calling
on the War Department for report as
to whether tho provisions of tho last
river and harbor bill to prevent unlaw.
full obstruction of the navigable waters
of the United States has boon enforced.
and If not, why not. Agreed TO.
Mr.. Aldrich moved the amendments to
the rule (of which he gave notice last
week. regulating admission TO tho floor
OF the Senate. The amendment was
adopted. The princip pal change is rs to
CLERKS to committees and clerks co SEN
ators. They are admitted when sin
actual discharge OF their official duties, 4"
and 1T is provided that clerks to Sen
ators must be regularly appointed
and DO borne on tho rolls OF the secre-
tary of the Senate as such"
The Senate then went into executive
session, whom some nominations were
referred to committees, and then. at
l:2O, ths Senate adjourned till tomor-
row.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15

carried from the rooms in dippers. Is
MS then scooped up in masses and
thrown out, then the remainder was
sopped up with clothes and spot, were
scruooed and strewn with four, but
esen this did not hide the evidence of
the bloody crime.
Now smyrna special to the Times
u'ou Co-nlgnt says: Convict ton i y grow
s n1'e that the murders at the Pack
- nouSe were committed by some
oouy oelonging to this neighborhood or
at least familiar with tho premises md
surround ing country. All the victims
nau tnelr day clothes, on which shows
sna1 vhe crime was committed in the
way eiue, tor tho household had evil
oentiy spent Friday night unmolestod
nc oed had been slept in and slons
were still standing in the chamber lars
a batch of yeast dough on tho floor be.
nina the stove continued to rise till
CLOCK p. NJ, and in pot on tho
stove was ham half boiled in water.
showing that the fire mast have rone
out leaving it so.
1t was o'clock when the negro dis
covered the broken window. 1t was
1890 O'Clock when the neighbors first
entered the house. Ono of the won;nn
who washed the bodies (about noon)
says that the backs of Miss Bruce and
Mrs. Latch were still perceptibly warm,
tor tho bodies had lain on their backs
undisturbed
Tho theory is that the murders were
committed just after breakfast Saturday
morning, about 6:3O or Z o'clock. Pack
wood still refuses to state whom no sus-
poets and none of the neighbors appear
to have had airy knowledge of Miss
brnces love affairs, if she had any, and
nobody SO far as known is missing from
the neigh borhood. The coroner's jury
VIII not render verdict until to-mor.
row.
The funeral of the victims took place
from the ID. l.. Hatch's house this morn
ing. Nobody here in New SMYRNA
knows what part OF Maine Hatch and
his dead wife camo from.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
LABOR MEN IN CONVENTION
The American Federation Assemblies in
Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 14.-[Spe-
ciall-Tho American Federation of
Labor assembled in the eleventh an
nual session at Erswell Hall this morn
ing. Governor Jones made the opening
address of welcome on behalf of tho
State and gave his heartiest ind orse-
ment to organized labor.
The Governor was followed by Mayor
Lane. who welcomed the Fedora ton on
behalf of the city.
s. r. Freeman, delegate from Dir
mingham, made a $ !)eech of welcome
for tho organized workingmen of Ala
bama. President Gompers responded.
The committee on credentials was tnen
appointed and the convention adjourned
for dinner.
The session starts out with every
prospect of harmony. About $50 dele.
gates from every part of the United
States and Canada are in attendance.
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LONDON. Dec 14.-The London adv;.
sorry board of Virginia State debt bond
holders have declined to recommend
that holders accept the American com
mittee's scheme for the settlement of
claims against Virginia. Tho London
committee have convoked meeting to
decide on course Of action. Mean
while section Of the bond holders, re-
presenting bonds amounting to five
millions, will accept the American com.
mittee's scheme in principle, hoping to
get notifications.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
THE FIRST STEP TAKEN
Toward the Organization of a New EpIs-
copal Church.

copal Church.
An adjourned meeting of tho vcstry
of st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
Church was held yesterday evening, be-
fore which appeared committee repre-
senting those interested in the move
mont 10 establish new congrega ton in
this city. This committee presented to
the vestry formal notification of their
intention to apply to tho Council of the
tho Diocese of Virginia for the privi-
lego of establishing now church in
this city, to be known as Christ Church,
and the notification was accepted and
sanctioned with but little opposition
Ihls Is the first important step in the
movement, and it is the impression that
the new congregation will he organized
IN short time by the election of Il
vestry and the other proper officers.
The question of calling minister to
take charge of tho church will be
settled ut an early date, as those inter
ested have several names under con-
sideration. The Council meets ut
Staunton in May next, when the sane
tlon of the church at largo will be
given to the movement. 1t is the in
tcntlon OF those in charge of the move
mont to locate the church on Park
street if tho ground can be obtained. In
the meantime the congregation will wor-
ship in temporary quarters.
All who are IN sympathy with the
movement will meet with most cordial
reception should they desire to attend
tho meetings of the Ladies' Aid Society
every Friday afternoon at O'Clock at
the rooms of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, on Salem avenue near
Henry street.
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A Diphtheril. Endemic.

WHEATLAND, Mimi, Dec. 14.-ISpe-
ciall-Diphtheris is epidemic here.
Seven deaths have already resulted
from it. One family lost three-all
they had; another three, which wero
buried together. All died the same
day School is stopped. There are
four moro families down with it. They
seem to DO affected as much in the
head as in the heart. The doctors here
cannot do anything for 1t and it is still
spreading.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
A $4,000 i,lazs

ATTLEBoRo, Mass, Dec. 14.-lSpe-
cial Mechanics Mill was nearly de-
stroyed by fire this morning, entailing
loss of $4,000; insurance partial.
The mill is one OF the Oldest in Now
england. the original portion Of tho
structure being erected in 1900. MANY
additions have been made since. The
present owners, Foster Il Nightengale.
employed 100 hands. Fire caugot
from an overturned lamp.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
Approaching Crisis

New York, Dec. IA [Speciall To
night was apparently critical night in
the affairs of the Richmond Terminal
Company. 1t had been reported all day
that the Thomas interests in the Term.
inal Company had been steadily absorb
ing the stock for some days and that
having acquired controlling interest
they had notified the parties now in
control tha; they desired 70 call a she.
essl election =Se5se!sE - ;hC - laEs Z:
tke eosprAny.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
ROANOKE VA. TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER x ,so7

lie building think it is the object of
the government to place the courts
where they will he the most convenient
to the people, and do not see anything
to prevent Roanoke from getting it if
tho matter is properly hand led"
Is. Lacy lloge: II am much in favor
OF having the United States court to sit
here, and believe itcau be secured with.
out trouble. Every lawyer in the city
should make an effort to bring tho mat
ter we'll before tn attention Of our Con-
gresham and tho Judge of the district "
H. H. Scott, of the firm of Scott &
Dupuy: 81 am satisfied the United States
court would be benefit to the city, and
am confident that we could secure it,
1t will bring many lawyers, hundreds of
witnesses and distribute money quite
freely. 1t is also desirable to have the
court OF appeals to convene hero. and On
effort in that direction would only show
us whether or not we are able to get it.
T. Lockett; at is very desirable
movement, and tho United States court
should be held here by all means. Roa-
noke Is more entitled to such a court
than some other places where it is held
II is conveniently locatey, being in the
center of tho district. and would be the
busiest court over which Judge Paul
presides."
A. P. Staples: "E am very much in
favor OF the effort that has been started
oy LIE TINES in reference to secure a
sitting OF the United States court in
this city. My reasons are those that
have already been expressed in THE
TIMES. Anything that would bring peo-
pie and money here would be benefit
to the cityn
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shot seven Tirues.

DECATUR, Ala, Dec. 14.-lSpeeiall-
Tolley Williams, son OF DR.. Williams,
shot and killed Will Wilhoite. 1t seems
that tho two mot at Mrs. Nelson's,
where dispute arose between them,
when Whistle drew his knife and cut
at Williams, when the latter drew his
pistol and fired. Wilhoite retreated and
was shot seven times, dying instantly.
Roth men arc OF good family. The
cause OF the difficulty is not statad.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
SPEAKER CRISP BUSY.
No Tender of Any Chairmnnships Yet
Made.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-[Speciall-
Speaker Crisp spent the day at the cap
itol seeing members OF Congress and
others, and attending to his correspond
cnce. He has ascertained the wishes
of great number of The members of
tho House. Tre speaker said this
afternoon that no conclusion had vet
been reached as to the committees, nor
had any chairmanships at his disposal
been rendered to any person
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
NO LONGER ANY DOUBT.

ThrOwer.
NEW YORK, Dec IA Special Any
slight doubt as to whether Henry l..
Norcross, the Boston broker, was the
bomb thrower or not has been removed
and the Identification is complete.
An examination of the bomb thrower's
teeth to-day shows there are nine fill
ings in the teeth and other details corre-
spond with the description of his teeth
furnfihed by the Boston mans dentist.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
UNANIMOUS FOR THE COURT.
Interviews With the Lawyers Of
the City.

All Believe That II Sitting OF tho Federal
Court Can Easily be Secured il the
Proper Effort Is Put Forth--The Matter
To he Taken Up by the Commercial As-
ISOLATION To might.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
5000 Cnse.orCrIp lin N,.,,,,,o

NAsnvlbLE, Dec l+.-ISpecial = In.
aaenza seems to be on the rampage in
Nashville. An estimate comes from
good authority that no less .aaa $3.50
ase u
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
The Weather.

Forecas. FOR Virginia: Occasional
light showers, southeast winds, slight
Change in temperature except ia wes-
terra paTii9z 81 Xissizsss lISAslr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
THE WORK OF A HUMAN FIEND.
Horrible Butchery of Helpless
Women and Children.

The Details of One of tho Most RcvoIting
Crimes on Kccord-A Florida Orange
Growers Home the Scene of n Quad
ripple Murdrr-No Clue Yet to tho Per.
pctrators-An Armed Posse on the
Trail With Blood Hounds
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-15
IR. IMHoFF,

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Practical plumbers and gas filters
Dealers in all kinds Of plumbers and
gas filters supplies. Estimates made
on tho most improved and sanitary
styles of plumbing. All work guaran-
teed. j. u. MELHORN, superintendent,
No. 10 South Jefferson street, Roanoke,
va dcc6-1yr
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05
ASH CREEK

Good health and cold weather pre-
walls.
Miss Eta Selbe of Phillipsburg is
visiting her mother this week.
George Bishop returned from Mis-
souri, last Thursday looking hearty as
ever.
Miss Blanche Selbe has been VISIT
ing her grandpa's folks for the last
week.
VIII and George Bishop have dis
solved partnership and George has
moved to his fathers.
J. NJ Highly had the misfortune to
lose four head of cattle last week
Cause unknown.
We understand J. o. Slinker is in
receipt of a letter from W. r. Nc
Clure stating that if his farm
here was not rented perhaps he
would return 10 Phillips county, this
spring. But we understand the farm
is rented. VIII was a good neighbol
and we believe all would be glad tc
have him return. JACK.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05
MARYIN ITEMS.

Miss Winfield McManis closed a
term of school in district Ne. Ga last
Saturday. She will begin a spring
term next Monday.
Mrs. Edgecombe is on the sick list
but is better at this writing.
Ed Cox spent Sunday in Kirwin.
Archer Gibbs took trip to Kansas
City last week.
William Stevens & Brown have
rented the stone mill east of town.
Misses Ida Scots and Jennie O'Con-
ner have returned home for a short
visit from Colorado where they have
been for the past year. They bring
favorable reports from those parts.
David Cox attended Lodge at Kir-
win Tuesday night
An entertainment and supper will
De given by the W. r. G. and Il. A.
R. Post on the 18th. All are cordial
ly invited to attend. B.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05
PERSONALS.
Frank Smiths baby has been seriously i'll.
-, 60. .f,t,l, -, =, IL; $50. =; ~,

Frank Smiths baby has been seriously i'll.
Mrs. George Bleldrum is visiting in Denver.
Little Biekey sewen was quite iii Monday and
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Baird have returned to their
home At Beioit-
LVLee left last Saturday for the eastern part
OF the state TO solicit aid.
Mr.. II. S. Hobbies school is out and he talks
some OF going to Texas
Rev John Wilson's family has left and gone to
Missouri. where he Is pastor OF i church.
I'D. Msiteson was in the city yesterday for
few hours. Mr.. NJ. Is arranging 10 farm this sum
mer.
Miss Gussie Young returned from extended
visit At Clay Center and MOrganville, Monday
evening.
Mr.. Bague was laid up for repairs nearly tive
days this week, having tussle with a malignant
sore throat.
o. a. Baldwin travelling representative OF the
Kansas City Times was in the city to-day in the
interest Of his paper.
John Dawson, who attended the Grand Lodge
meeting at junction City last week, returned
hsme Saturday. lie had good tisae.
Mrs. Charles Tracy eontemplates going to Big
Stone Gap TO spend the summer with her husband
who has been there all winter.
F. n. Lowry. a good farmer and Alliance
man, came in last Saturday and said he likes the
HERALD well enough 10 take two copies-one for
himself and one for a friend in Kentucky.
John Il. Beilharz Of Fulton county, Ohio, call
ed Al this office last Saturday. lie has just NOV
ed to Phillips county, and purchased farm in
PraiTieyiew township. lie lie well pleased with
the appearance Of things.
N. Il. Gardner Of Deer Greek, intends 70 re-
move 10 Iowa soon. lie has been here nineteen
years and likes the country, but lost his farm
through the dishonesty Of others, and thinks best
| 70 20 10 Iowa where his son IL.
Maj. J. F. Doty Of Topeka, fuel purchasing
| agent OF the Rock Island, died last Friday. He
was well known to several Of the Philipsburg
people, and we knew him from childhood. He
was an koEorable upright man.
J.F Arnold of Long Island township called
/ for a social chat last Monday. lie was attending
the trustee meeting. He says they have had more
snow in the north part OF the county than in this
part. Crop prospects he believes are good.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05

AT the regular meeting of Iowa
Union Alliance and Industrial Union
No 2S45, a committee was appointed
to draft resolutions in behalf of its
members.
WHEREAS, In the wisdom of Al
mighty God sister Vincent has been
removed from our midst and sym
pathy in time of grief and distress
being one of the principles of our be-
loved order, therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to MIR.
Vincent and brother and sister Hop
son our sincere and heartfelt sym
pathy in this their hour of supreme
trial in the loss of q loving wife and
mother and our sister, and
Resolved, That we not only offer
them words of coincidence, but will
by action and sympathy do alBin our
power to give them the assurance that
our words are not empty sounds but
will cheer the living as a tribute TO
the memory of the departed whose
place has been made vacant by death,
and
Resolred, That we commend them
TO the fraternal good will of our order
whose principles are best exemplitied
by deeds and we Will help answer our
own prayers for their welfare; aud be
it further
Resolved, That a copy of these res
olutions be sent to the family and
spread on the minutes of this order,
and also be sent to the PhIllipsburg
Herald and Democrat for publication.
Mrs. JULIA ELLIS,
Miss JENNIE KENDREw,
Mrs. VILETTA HILL.
Committee
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05
PLEASANT VIEW ITEMS.

The farmers are making great pre-
paratIons for spring work and they
will put in as large a crop as their
means will permit.
Mr.. Jennings of Dana, was a guest
Of Mr.. Roush's family on Sunday.
Miss Della Townsley and Miss
Belle Morton of the city, were vel
come visitors at the Pleasant Hill
sabbath school last Sunday. Miss
Townsley taught our school last win
ter with good success. She has many
friends here, and she will always be
kindly remembered by our people.
All should remember next Sunday
is preaching day in the King school
house Our friends from the Burg,
and elsewhere will be most welcome.
Mrs. Elite McIllvain was visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ives at
Fairyiew. Saturday and Sunday.
Jap McIllvain of Phillipsburg, was
a guest of his brother, Lum. McIll-
vain, last Sunday.
Charles Frederick is on the sick
list.
S. H. Hobbie was at Mr.. Freder-
icks', Thursday and Friday.
WILSON.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05
LUCTOR NEWS.
| weather and lots of it.

Cold weather and lots of it.
Mrs. Right is living over the depot
in the city of Stuttgart.
Mr.. Thompson, Stuttgart's distin-
guished telegraph operator. is get
ting along nicely and weighs lis lbs.
Miss Effie Burlington has begun
spring term of school a few miles
north Of Luctor.
The Railroad section presided over
by Mr.. Neugent, is patrolled by A1r
Royal Woodward.
The best blacksmith in Stuttgart is
Mr.. Edward Woodward, who is sec
ond to none. Give him a call.
Miss Emma Bissen has recently
closed a successful term of school at
Luctor. The exhibitions was very
entertaining, as all labored assiduous-
ly to make it a success. Miss Bissell
is a proficient teacher and success
lies in her path. No pains have been
spared, or opportunity lost, to make
her school q success. The beam
ing intelligent faces of her pu-
pills, the self reliance exhibited in lit
erary work, and the love they have
for their work and their teacher, show
forth the superior qualifications of
their teacher. Long will they re-
member this term of school. The
pleasant face that greeted them each
morning with look of parental kind
ness and the encouraging words so
often uttered, will be as land marks
to guide them on and on to success,
and as a light to illuminate their
paths in future life. The good seed
sown so carefully and so skillfully
will never fail to spring up in those
young minds and yield a bountlful
harvest. Cast thy bread upon the
waters and it will return to thee after
many days" Sad were the young
faces and tears of gra titude dimed
the bright eyes of the little ones, as
they gathered around their friend
Eyes a friend who stands only second
to the parenD to receive the final
words of admonition. Nothing sue
eeeds like success
The literary in Dist. No As, at the
Finch school house, is undoubtedly a
success, judging from the active part
taken by its members. G. g. r.
The following is a report of the
school taught in District No. 40, for
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, a young man of
Burlington, Ohio, stBtes that he had
been under the care of two prominent
physicians. and used their treatment
until he was not able to get around.
They pronounced his case to be con-
sumption and incurable. He was per-
suaded to try DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption coughs and colds
and at that time was not able to walk
across the street without resting. He
found, before he had used half dollar
bottle, that he was much better; he
continued to use and is to-day enjoying
good health. If you have any throat,
lung or chest trouble try it. We guar
antee satisfaction. Trial bottle free at
any drug store.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-03-05

Hon. R. 7. Shearer and family
are, this week, moving to Topeka.
Mr.. Shearer has rented rooms in an
eligible place and will open law of
flee and engage in the practice of his
profession. Mr.. Shearer gained con
siderable political prominence in Iowa
before moving to Kansas five years
ago. He an active and influential
member of the Iowa Legislature sery-
ing on some of the most important
committees. Coming to Kansas he
located at Logan in this county where
he practiced his profession till elect
ed County Attorney two years ago.
He was re-nominated by the Repub-
licans and made a good run last No
vember but the Alliance cyclone swept
him under, with the other candidates
on that ticket. The HERALD but ex-
presses the universal sentiment OF
this community when we say we re-
greet to see the Shearer's leave this
city. In the removal of Mrs. Shearer
and her three accomplished daught-
ers Phillipsburg society suffers a ser
ious loss.