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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
The King of Beasts.

Zone time. in order to test the cour-
age of Bengal tiger and Il lion, said q
we'll known Snowman, 1--WE placed a
shooting cracker in the respective cages
and fired the fuses. As soon as the
fuses began to burn they attracted the
attention of both animals. hu. in !.
widely different manner. The lion
drew into the corner and watched the
proceedings with a distrustful ard un-
easy eye. TIE tiger, on the contrary.
advanced to the burning fuse with n
firm step and unfiinching gaze. Ga
reaching the cracker he took his paw
and began TO roll il over the floor and
Wien il exploded beneath his very nose
lie did not finch. but continued his OK
animation until perfectly satisfied. The
lion betrayed great fear when he heard
the report of the explosion, and for
quite time could not be coaxcd out of
his den. Cincinnati Timcs-Star.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
THE RATS WON THE DAY.
Why n Pond In Maine Was Named Alter
Old Settler

Why n Pond In Maine Was Named After nm
Old Settler.
The question is frequently asked.
Whence the name of Thompson pond. Il
sheet of water in western Maine extend
ing through four towns and lying partly
in three counties? Tradition saws it was
named from the first settler. Joe rhoInp-
son. During his soiourn here he was
seriously troubled by rats. lie first pro-
vided himself with u stout leather bag of
the capacity of four bushels He then
placed an empty hogshcad in his log
howell, leaving the bunghole open.
through which he dropped small guam
tity of meat scraps and crumbs of bread.
Bag in hand he retired outside to
watch proceedings, pcelling through q
small crevicc between the logs. Pres
emily he cspied al old gray veteran APP
preaching the bungholc. He takes IL
peep. then shifts, looks cautiously
about, and then enters. He soon
energies from the hogshcad and quickly
disappears. In tricc he returns. fol-
lowed by drove amounting to hun
drcds, which, one by one, disappear
through the bungholc-
Now" chuckled Joe, lis nv fun as
he skipped nimbly through the door and
adjusted the open mouth of the bag to
the small aperture, at the same time
rnpping the hogshcad with the toe of
his boot, which produced loud ringing
sound. With loud squcals and fierce
struggles the frightened rats began to
scramble through the bungholc, all
landing in the bottom of the bag.
His first thought was to drown them
by sinking the bag in the pond. but be-
ing in Il rather g;Lmesome mood, as was
often the case. he concluded to put the
bag in his boat and after rowing to 1.
good distance from the shore then re-
lease them and with his oxgoad have IL
good time knocking them in the head
Rowing ont several rods from the
shore and being in high glec at the
thought of wreaking vengeance on the
''varmints' which had given 50 much
trouble, he. without hesitation. united
the bag, expecting to soc the frightened
creatures at once leap into the water,
but he quickly found himself mistaken.
Instead of fleeing. or even rctrcating.
the rats charged in a body. and with
teeth and claws 80 severely lacc1ntcd
his face. neck and hands as to cause
him TO leap from the. boat and swim
for the shore, leaving the craft in the
possession of his one-time Victims
Chicago Times
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
AT COMMENCEMENT.
Visitors and Alumni Again ON the OIL
Campus Grounds.

Visitors and Alumni Again ON the Old
Campus Grounds.
Mrs. Andrew Bigelow, of Southboro,
Mass, and sister, Miss Wilder, of Bos-
ton, are attending commencement. Tho
latter is daughter of Hon. Marshall P.
Wilder, l.. l.. d., a distinguished citizen
of Boston. The late Rev. Andrew Bige-
low, d. d., left ST. 900 to the college,
the first bequest ever paid into it's treas
ury. He was the uncle of Mrs. Prof
Daniel III. Bittle, whose husband was a
brother of the late President Bittle, and
who was for some time professor in the
college.
Charles w. Button, formerly editor of
the Lynchburg Virginian, and Rev.
Alexander Philippi, of Wytheville, are
attending the meeting of the boards of
directors of the college.
Hon. C. L. Keedy, of Hagerstown,
Md, is at the commencement to soc
his b,other, c. E. Keedy, graduate.
The proposed game of ball between
the college and Roanoke was prevented
by rain yesterday. If it is fair to-day
the college boys will play Pulaski in
the afternoon.
Postmaster w. Lee Brand leaves for
Washington in the interest of the Salem
postoflice, which becomes Il second class
office on July lst.
Mrs. Jackson Rcal, of Scottsville, Pa,
is visiting in Salem.
Col. Mcclure. of the Philadelphia
Times, who is TO deliver the address he
fore the literary societies, will arrive
this afternoon.
Rev. DR.. Howe returned to Norwich,
Conn, yesterday.
j. C. Peery, of Tazcwell Court House,
and Il. II. Cooper, of Coopers, w. Va,
alum nj of Roanoke are here.
For tho accommodation Of persons
wishing to come to the commencement
of Roanoke College from points on the
various divisions of the Norfolk and
Western railroad from which excursion
tickets are not sold, the faculty will ar
range to have special rate tickets put
on sale at such places, if notice is given
in good time that such tickets are
wanted.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
a Stcnlner Lost.

MELBOURNE, June s.-[Speciall- The
fears that were entertained that the
steamer Taramung, which was employed
in the Australian coasting trade, had
fonndcrcd during the gale while bound
from New Castle, n. s. W., for Mel
bourne, have been confirmed. There is
no doubt that the steamer ~ lost, as
pieces of the wreckage have drifted
ashore in Wreck Bay, which show
that tho Taramung has gone down.
The fate of passengers and crew is I'M
known
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
THE KEYSTONE BANK.
President Harrison Takes IL Humid in the
Investigation.

cstigation
WASHINGTON, June .-ISpeciall II
The President had Il conference today
with Secretary Foster and Comptroller
Lacey in regard to the case of tho Key
stone National Bank of Philadelphia, as
a result OF which he dictated letter to
Mayor Stewart acknowledging the
receipt of the resolutions of the common
council calling for governmental inves-
Jigation Of the bank. and saying that he
will facilitate a thorough examination
of the affairs of the bank, and that it
will be continued, as requested, subject
to the approval Of the United States dis
trict attorney at Philadelphia.
If additional information is desired
as to action of the comptroller, it is
probable that he will, subject to the
opinion OF the district attorney, appear
before the council committee. National
authorities, it is said, are DESTROYS of
furnishing the fullest possible informa-
ton and will give all tho facts connected
with the Keystone National Bank af-
fair. so far as they have any knowledge
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
WORTHLESS DOGS.
CANNES OF All Varieties Arc Degeneratfng
Into Uselessness.

CANNES OF All Varieties Arc DegencratfnE
Into Uselessness.
When the dog was of real service to
man, for defense, sport or what not,
and was valued as such, and when,
moreover, he depended for his main
tcnance solely on the consideration of
his lord and master, it was natural that
he should attach himself to this one be-
ing with perfect singleness of devotion.
The large majority of dogs are kept
nowadays not because of any service
they render. but for the sake of their
appearance. Like the linls-holders still
to bc seen abrve the doorway of certain
London houses, what was once a utility
is now preserved merely as an orna-
ment Theoretically, no doubt, even in
town houses people keep Il dog as a
means of defense, but in most cases
they really value him as q decorative
nppendage. This applies particularly to
the more handsome breeds-the St Der
nard, the colly, the mastiff and the rest.
Indeed. such are the strange divcrsitics
OF human taste that even so unprornis-
ing specimen Of canine beauty us the
bulldog will be sought after by the in
itiated for the sake of his good looks
And it is only fair to suppose that the
discerning creatures recognize their new
position in the scheme of things. May
we not see, indeed, now and again in
their mournful and downcaSt expression
conscious sense of degradation? Look.
for example, at the nobly formed St
bernard that gloomily follows the pro-
cession of fashionably dressed misses In
the park. Gun not the dullcst Observer
perceive signs of an infinite boredom?
His pcnsive and melancholy eye suggests
that he has had full experience of the
tedium vita and is u pessimist of the
darkest shade.
While the grander sort of dog has thus
been morally degraded by being turned
into useless laclScy, the breeds that
have happened to suit the capricious
and Grant faEcics of animal PETERS
have undergone still deeper dcterioru-
ton. The sleek pug, for instance. on
whom is often luvishcd such wealth of
feminine fondncss. has long since be-
come perfectly aware of his new func-
ton in the house. lie knows he is the
first pet. and he is perfectly happy in
the fact. Ills mind seems untroubled
by any recollection of u higher estate.
lie has lost the ancient desire of the
species to he mans loyal servant. lie
may. perhaps if you happen to call at
the house, and find him in exclusive pos
session of the drawing-room. make Il
pretencc ut resisting your intrusion
But his sybaritic habits arc too much
for him. and presently he sinks in volup-
tuous slumbcr on the softest of sofa
cushions. These spoiled creatures learn
to take the fondlings bestowed on them
as matter Of course. They are wholly
undcmonstrntive. and perhaps the most
flattering thing that can be said of them
is that, unlike their rival, the cat. they
do not simulate Il tenderness OF which
their heart is wholly dcstitute-J. Sully,
in LOng1nan'S MAGAZINE
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
THE ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT COM
PANY
THE ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT COM.
PANY.

Is prepared to negotiate with
responsible parties seeking the
Best Location in Virginia for
Manufacturing P III pos S.
Fuel, Raw Material and Labor
can be obtained and handled
at this point to the greatest
advantage.
The Fine Table Lands
along the Roanoke river are
exceptionally we'll adapted for
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SITES.
Rapid Transit by Electric
Railway to the center of the
city has been assured.
Ample Railroad Facilities
for shipment to and from all
points North and South.
1t has already located four
large and valuable industries,
employing over 600 hands.
For particulars apply to
ARLINGTON GILPIN,
General Manager Roanoke
Development Company, Roa-
noke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
=. Merit Wins.

We desire to say TO our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklcn's
Arnica Salve and Electric Bttcls, and
have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or that have given su III univer-
sal satisfaction. We do not hesitate to
guarantee them every time, and we
stand ready to refund the purchase price,
If satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on their
merits. Budwcil, Christian ~ Barbcc
druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09

in witty speech. Judge Marshall and
c. L. Kcedy, of Hagerstown, will adj
dress the Alumni Association at IL this
morning.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Tho board of directors of the College
met in DR.. Wells recitation room yes
terday morning. The degrees then con-
ferred by them will be announced on
Thursday, commencement day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
The Glenmorc Company.

The annual meeting of the Glenmore
Land Company was held yesterday and
they elected the following officers:
e. S. Strayer, president; j. e. Walters,
secretary and treasurer. Tho directors
elected were j. w. f.. Allcmong. N. d..
Barnett, 5. 5. McCommon, C. W. Bur-
we'll, Il. ii. Logan, w. II. Younger, r.
j. Shiekel, j. L. Allemong and E. S.
Straycr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
4 Shocking Crime.
known.

BRIsToI., June s.-[Spcciall-A negro
scoundrcl entered the bedroom of a
we'll connected white woman, wife OF a
railroad man, Sunday morning at 3
o'clock, raped her and fled The officers
are after him now and if he is caught
will BIO lynched.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
j. Thomns Wilson Dend.

j. Thomas Wilson died at his home
on Union street Saturday night. at the
age Of ST years and wis buried from
the house Sunday afternoon. the funeral
being preached by Rev. T.. w. Hubbard,
rector Of ST. Paul's Episcopal Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
RAILROADS.
N 4 = J. HorfoIkaYssternR.R

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY "a, lSsi,
wEsTBoUND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
I:J1 a. nj. Arrives Radford D:2l a. M, connectS
ing at hadford with New River branc4
leaving daily at a:45 u. M. Bristol 1.l5 D. m, l
10.lo a. M, Arrives Bristol 4.l0 p. IN. Stops al
all stations.
0.25 p. M. Arrives Bristol LBS p. m. Connects
at Radford with New River branch leay-
ing Radford sos p. III. daily for Bluefieid
and Pocahontas.
':55 p. III. daily for Radford and intermediate
stations.
NORTH AND EAsTBOUND, LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY.
$50 a.. m. for Lynchburg, Petersburg and
Richmond
H5o P. m. for Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Philsl
delpha and New York Il
l2:45 y. III. daily for Richmond and Norfolk ID
5:8 PIN. daily. Arrives Lynchburg 7.SU p. "a
b.40 III. for Shenandoah 7
!l2u p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk
li'@O p. IN; TOT Harrisburg, Phils delphia and
Now York, and Washington via Shennn7
doah Junction and ID. OR IT,
For all additional information apply at ticke(
Office or TO w b. REVIII
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke. vd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09

BY an explosion OF the boiler of Jor
dams saw mill, near Bowling Green,
Caroline county, on Monday, i've men,
one of them colored, were killed out
right, and eight others. seven of them
colored, so badly injured that they may
die
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09

II you want to see the largest stock
of pianos and organs ever exhibited in
Roanoke, call on the Hobbie Music
Company, No. 1877 Salem avenue. This
is the truth, and call will convince
YOU.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09
CARRIAGE PEOPLE.
a Concern That Was Run on 10 Strictly
First-ClnsH Isasis.

n Concern Tint Was Kun on 10 Strictly
First-Clnss Isasis.
a few days ago lady became the
victim Of the inevitable temper of the
cook. She. with the second girl was
left, without a moments warning. to do
the cooking. In the ncighborhUod was
an office where they advertised to fur
nish iirst-class servants at n moments
notice. Congratulating herself upon
the happy thought she donned hat and
cloak and went to this comfort supply
establishment She said to the woman
in attendance:
81 would like to get good cook"
"What price are You willing to payp"
said the woman.
1.-The usual price for tirst-class cooks"
GLOW many servants do you keep"
asked the woman.
81 have an excellent second girl" re-
piled the lady.
Don't you keep coachman?"
emo"
"What. no coachman? Well, we never
supply servants only to carriage peo-
pie"
And the woman who supplies servants
alta moments notice turned away Justly
indignant at the imposition of having
her valuable time taken up by some one
who Only kept two servants Chicago
Herald.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-09

Editorial Badinagc. What fault
have You to find with my occasional
vcrscs?'" asked the author of the unac-
ccptablc communication. Sir" re-
piled the able editor, Il find only one
fault with your occasional verscs-thcy
are not nearly occasional enough
Judy.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1891-10-15
For Sale Cheap!
Fine Chance for a Good Home

business requiring his attention else
- where the undersigned offers for sale at
bargain, his ranch, consisting OF one hun
dred and sixty acyesaof the choicest farming
land on the Big Meadows, all the same being
under high state of cultivation.
Thirty acres are sown in alfalfa, the re
mainder being sown in grain
Seven horses and mich COWS, together
with desirable farming machinery. com
Oldest water right and strictly perfect title
possession given at once. All the land is
thoroughly fenced with barbed wire. Tn
questionably good central location. Terns
life time. Address
NJ VI. A.,
au2s-tf Lovelock, Ney.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1891-10-15
Dissolution of Copartnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that the co-part-
~ nership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the firm name Of George
Il Luther, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent.
X. ID. George will collect all money due the
firm, and pay all bills against the same.
X. ID. GEORGE,
b. III. LUTHER
Winnemucca, Sept. 81, 1891. Az
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1891-10-15
Notice.

7 FAVE your watches and jewelry To be re-
II paired with s. Reinhart Any order left
with him will receive prompt attention
X. HERR,
Practical Matchmaker and Jeweler
jy2-u Reno, New
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1891-10-15
Notice to Creditors.

TN the matter of the estate OF Johnson Bar
i ker, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator OF the estate Of johnson Bar
ker. deceased, to the creditors OF. and all per
sons having claims against the said deceased
to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the hrst publics
ton OF this notice, to the said administrator
at his place of business on Bridge street. Win
nemucca, New.
Dated Sept Goth, 1891.
GEO. r. WALKER,
Administrators of estate of Johnson Barker.
deceased. $50 4w,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-04-06
A DULL MONDAY.
No More Bloodshed among the Coke
Strikers, but Warrents. Are Out
for the Arrest of Rioters.
Twelve Hundred Painters Go on a
Strike---Blaine will Demand In
demnity from Italy.
The Associated Press Reports are Sent
Exclusively to the Chronicle at
The DaIIes.
NO FURTHER R1or1NG.
All Quiet in the Pennsylvania Cox
Regions.

All Quiet in the Pennsylvania Coke
Regions.
Mt. PLEASANT, Pa, April 6.-Quiet
prevails in the coke region today. There
has been no disturbance of any kind.
The first effort to start the coke works
since the riot commenced was made this
morning. Four hundred men are at
work, a majority of them being old en-
ployes. They have not been interfered
with in any way.
Sheriff Clawsen came over from
Greensbury this morning with warrants
for the arrest of twenty-five rioters and
Supt. Morris Ramsey has sworn out
warrants for the arrest of fifteen addi-
tional Italians. These warrants have
been placed in the hands of constables
and it is expected that before midnight
at least thirty of the rioters will be in
Jail.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-04-06
AT THE NATIoN's cAr1TAL.
General Butler Creates a Little Excite
ment in the Treasury Department.

WASHINGTON, April General Ben
Butler created some little excitement in
the treasury department yesterday after
noon. He went there to get his check
from the government in payment for his
property on Capitol hill, bought by the
last congress. Secretary Foster had the
check made out for $275, 900, as appro-
priated. As he laid it before the general
the old man took out the deeds from mis-
pocket. The general looked at the check
and said: 81 want 50 more for this
deed.'' The secretary replied that he
was sorry, but the appropriation only al
lowed $275, 900, and he could not pay the
extra SO demanded. The general then
waxed wroth and raised his voice so
loud that he was heard all over the
treasury corridor. He swore that he
was not going to lose 80 for drawing up
a deed, and he would see if the govern
ment would pay it. He grew so mad
that he finally refused his $275, 900
check, and put his deeds in his pocket
and walked out of the treasury. For
this SO General Benjamin may refuse to
sell his property unless he cools down in
a day or two.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-04-06
Grand Trustees Discharged.

GALEsBURG, ILL.,, April 6.-S. E. Will
kinson, grand master of the brotherhood
of railway brakemen, has discharged
Chas. T. Salisbury, John G. Glen, Chas.
w. Flanders, John O'Rourke and R. s.
Bedman, grand trustees of that organiza-
ton. The reason for this, Wilkinson
said, were usurpation of authority and
failure to make proper examination OF
the books of various officials. Salesburg
of this city, one of the trustees denies the
authority of Wilkinson to discharge
them and says that they are still serving
regardless of the order.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-04-06
Mem Arc A1ike About Fire..

''There is one thing" said the man
from the upper part of estate, (which,
I find, shows that we are all of the same
blood. 1t is fire. OF course, when
there is fire in country town we all
go to it. 1t is rare thing, and we find
it feature of the season. Besides that,
we generally take hand in hauling out
furniture or making ourselves useful in
other ways. Now you New Workers get
just as excited and interested over fire
as we do, and your fires are so frequent
that they have not the merit of novelty,
while you know that there is nothing
which you can do to be of service, be-
cause your police and fremen will not
let you get near the blaze. But notice
that you all, boys and men, go chasing
after fire as fast as your legs will carry
you. You have only to hear the clang
of the engine to see running crowd, or
to catch sight of the smoke and away
you go, following in the wake of younger
and more agile men. That's just what
we do in the country. New York Tri-
bune.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-04-06

While returning from Europe the cap
tain told me story of how he once
utilized Hindoo superstition to have his
ship worked. He was in command of
an Indiaman, and the majority of the
crew were Hindoos. AS long as the
weather was warm they cheerfully did
their work, but when cold storm came
up they positively seemed to shrivel, and
within short time betook themselves to
the hold, from which they could not be
driven by threats or persuasions. The
captain was at his wits end, but sudden
ly bright thought struck him. He re-
membered the Hindoo horror of the pig,
contact with which means loss of caste.
There happened to be well fed porker
ON board, which he took from its pen,
tied rope to its leg and lowered it into
the strikers quarters. The effect was
electrical With wild yell every man
rushed to the deck to avoid contact with
the unclean animal, and there was no
further difficulty in getting them to
work in the coldest weather.-Interview
in St. Louis Globe-Democrat-
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-04-06
SHOT TO DEATH.

VIM. t. Keishaw is Killed by a Small
Boy at Dixie.
WALLA WALLA, Wash, April g.
News has been received from Dixie,
Walla Walla county, that William G..
Kershaw was shot and killed last Sun
day by boy named John Rodgers.
Kershaw was sitting in closet and the
boy was playing with aneedle gun which
was discharged either accidentally or
with the intention of soaring Kershaw.
The ball entered his left side and came
out under his right arm killing him in
stantly. When arrested the boy said he
knew nothing about the shooting, ex-
cept that the gun went off.