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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
MIR. X. II. Gray on the Outlook.

From the Norfolk Nirgnian
Mr.. L. ii. Gray of tho real estate firm
of Gray & Boswell, Roanoke, was seen
by the representative OF the Virginian
at the st. James Hotel yesterday. Mr..
Gray is taking little needed recreation
and will go to Ocean View and virginia
Beach. In answer to question as to
his hopes for the future real estate bust
ness in tho State Mr.. GRAY stated tina.
after little every thing would be all
right. That the dizziness of the present
time was owing to lack of money, also
want OF interest, which must always be
expected in the summer months. There
IS still faith in Virginia enterprises.
The property sold is worth rs much or
more to-day as 1T was last fall, but there
Is not enough money in the country to
operate. Why, said he, | was offerc a
horse the other day for 1925 that could
not have been bought wear ago for
$3.50. The horse is worth Just as much
now rs it was then. The horse has not
decreased in value, but as said, thee
is no money to buy.
In answer to a question as to his opiD
ion as to the fall and winter operations,
he stated that he did not think that il
would be much better; that there would
be extreme dizziness throughout the
year, which would be followed by de-
cidcd change for the better next spring.
AS to real estate transactions in Roam
oke' good, centrally-located property is
In demand at the most satisfac tory
prices. When there has been any de.
cline in prices. the property has been
upon the suburbs. Some large sales
were made last week. Property sold
well and handsome profits were real
lied. The Southwest is taking much
needed rest, and when she awakens from
the apparent lethargy of to-day she will
come forth with renewed strength and
Will march boldly forward upon the high
road to prosperity. Our resources are
ineXhaustible, our natural advantages
arc unsurpassed. Our people have all
the essentials necessary to make South
west Virginia the greatest industrial
section in the Union.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
ROANOKE'S VISITORS.
The Jun'nta Press Excursion Party to
Arrive Here the ..5th Instnnt.


The excursion party OF the Juniata
Press. Association will arrive in Roam
oke at q o'clock, the evening Of the 25th
instant. The party will be taken by y
Norfolk and Western special train TO
the Grottoes on the Gath, from Shendun
or Shenandoah, where they will remain
TIL the afternoon Of the following day.
The visitors Will be given hos pitable
reception in Roanoke, though no definite
arrangements have yet been made for
their reception. President James a.
rugh. OF the Virginia Press Association,
VIII announce the press reception com.
mittee in few days. The different
business organizations and the Citv
Council will probably take action in
this matter at their next meetings. Tho
suggestion Of Mr. James s. Simmons to
give the visitors an OK roast on Mil,
Mountain has met with general favor,
and 1t is probable that this will be ono
vi the features of their entertainment
The party will consist o. fortv.four
members OF the Juniata Press Associa
ton, each OF whom will he accompaniod
either by his wife, sweetheart or sister.
The following are the gentlemen OF
the party: Messrs. j. r. Writ. w. j..
Jackman, a. Nj. Aurand, Jas. l. Good
lander, w. NICK. Williamson. Frank A
Fry, l.. \. Hoover, IL. j. Fastnat, w. w.
Trout, John +. Short, n. c. Bcnlay, w.
&. Clayton, j. j. &. Kinslalc, L. O. Meek,
John IL. Shniblcy, Il. +. Schweir George
Shram, NJ. b. Flickingcr, Robert X. Mil
Ter, Harry Lem, A. Il. Bumbaugh, j. Is.
Mctadden, Hugh Lindsay, g. Leshcr,
Is. f. Morrison, IL. A. McRike, G.. NJ.
Binna baugh, A. K. Mccarthy Ch,s w
Lloyd, w. NJ. Allison, w. G. Focht John
y. Baker, w. j. Conrad L. Fleming, G..
IL. Macklin, j. l. Hams. c. =. pannc-
baker and w. =. Stevenson.
Mrs Matte Tun"y and daughter, Y.
G. Dorm, president Of the association.
and f. Conrad. its secretary accompa
MED by their wives, Will be members of
tho partV
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
ROANOKE AND BEDFORD TO PLAY.
The Home Team Strengthened and "A Goo,,
Game VIII be the Result.

The Home Team Strengthened and IA Good
Game VIII he the Result.
The Roanokcs and Bedfords will cross
bats again today il the weather is
good. The homo team have been anx-
ious to meet the Bedfords to get even
for the defeat the latter gave them here.
The Roanokes are in much better shape
today than they were when they played
here last. Sanderson has recovered
from his illness and will catch in to-
days game. Hill will cover third base,
which will considerably strengthen
what has heretofore been weak spot.
and Wigmorc will hold down second.
me boys have been putting in some
hard practice lately and if tho Bcdfords
hope To capture the game they will have
to play much better ball than they did
when they were here before.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
Abraslon Of Gold COIN.

Gold while In circulation is ha1Hllul
less than any other medium It is
usually kept In vaults of banks for de-
mand rarely made, and for this reason
tho loss by abrasion Is bit y of /
per cent In twenty yeors. In o
$40 gold piece, the standard weight
OF which is SIG grains, tho government
allowance for loss by abrasion Is .. 5s
GRAINS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
THE CASE DISMISSED.
Clark Not the Snatch Thief Who DOT
John Hayslip's Watch Chain.


I. p Clark, negro, who keeps a
restaurant on Railroad avenue, was
tried before Justice Howerton yester-
day on warrant sworn out by John
Eiayslip charging him with stealing 8
chain, which belonged to Hayslip, and
was found in Clarks possession.
Hayslip claimed that nc was on Rail
road avenue, near the passenger depot,
one night last week. when a negro an
preached and asked him what time it
was. He pulled out his watch to toll
him, when the man snatched both watch
and chain and ran Off. That was the
last be saw OF his property until ho saw
Clark have the chain.
Clark proved that be bought the chain
from William Preston, who came into
his restaurant last Monday morning and
sold it to him for eighty cents. Justice
Howerton dismissed the case.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
Between the BARS

Even the station house has romance
once in while. 1t had one yesterday.
When Cornelius George was taken from
his cell for his preliminary hearing, he
slipped across the hall into the room
where Martha Taylor's cell is located,
and calling Maj tina to the bars. pressed
his lips to bers. After this little token
of affection he went cut to meet his
accusers with lighter heart.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
Tho Friday Superstition.

Tho governor of southern state is IN
correspondence with the governors Of
oil other hanging states, hoping to
make on arrangement by which no one
shnll be hanged on Friday. 1t Is though.
that If other days shall be selected the
superstition which generally attaches
to Friday will soon pass away.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08
Dull in Police Circles.

Acting Mayor Buckner had very
small court yesterday morning One or
TWO parties were charged with drunken
ness or disturbing the peace. but they
wore set at liberty after investigation
The case OF Cornelius Lane charged with
disturbing the quiet and good ord,r OF
the city, was continued until to-day.
Some special bargains in Estey
organs, slightly used, but good as new,
on easy payments at the Hobbie Music
Company, l57 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-08

a safe robting garg is operating in
this State. There IS considerable room
in the penitentiavy ard some good trees
in the woods Coz hanging.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17

hon. WILLIAM l.. WILSON.

The selection Of Hon. William l.. Wilson by
the board Of trustees Of Richmond College to
fill the position of president in that institu-
ton. an Office which has been established for
tho Grst time us a part of its admi nistration
was an act of eminent fitness, and one that
Will give universal satisfaction in this city.
It is 20 be very sincerely hoped, as much on
account of the community as on account
of the college. that Mr. Wilson will find it in
his power to accept the offer which has been
made him. As the presiding officer Of the
college he would bring to bear in the per
Torrance Of his duties not only q profound.
exact and varied scholarship, but also prac-
teal ability of the very highest order and a
special experience in the line of his Official
work acquired during his incumbency Of the
same position as president of the University
of West Virginia While he was at the head
Of that institution be gave unInistakable indi-
cations of unusual executive talent. which
was only overshadowed by the splendid repu-
tation which he has won as a member Of the
House Of Representatives.
II is this combination Of practical ability
with the tastes of an accomplished scholar
which constitutes the most notable feature Of
Mr. Wilson'S character. 1t is not often that
we find all the highest traits of the student,
the statesmen, the debater and the executive
officer united IN the same man.
This community would have reason to con-
graduate itself if SIr. Wilson should be-
come permanent resident of Rich
mond. as he would do for all practical
purposes if he should decide TO accept
the presidency Of Richmond College. The
Office Just created cannot be purely honor
airy one. 1t will necessarily impose duties on
its incumbent that will require his presence
here during large part Of each year. This
would mean, in case Mr. Wilson accepted
that he would be citizen Of Richmond, a
fact of great importance when it is recalled
that he il generally admitted to be one of the
ablest and most accomplished men in tho
United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17

If we accept the average value Of the prn-
cipal crops as set forth in the national
monthly crop report for November, as a basis
of calculation, 1t will be clearly seen that the
crops of corn, wheat and oats Of 1891 have
brought in the largest sum which the Ameri-
can farmers have ever derived from these
products.
Reckoning the average price Of wheatat 50. 3
cents per bushel. which we are fully justified
in doing on the basis of this report, the yield
of 55S. 0OO 900 bushels during the present year
has assured 10 the producers SOL, 764 900, as
against 1884, 773,G7s in 1890, in which year the
wheat did not average a higher prics than
So cents.
The average price of corn il 1891 has been
only 42.2 cents on yield of 2075 000, 900
bushels, the total amount secured by the
farmers from this source during the wear
drawing TO close being 1915, CSC, OOO. In 1890
the corn crop averaged 500 cents bushel
but being short in quantity, il brought only
$754.533. 45l. while in 1882 when it was
enormous in volume, 1t averaged only 2s.3
cents, securing for the producers about $751;
9ls,S19.
1t will be observed from an examination Of
these figures that although the amount of
corn produced III 1891 is less in volume than
in 1859. and lower in price than III 1859. yet 1t
exceeds IN the amount of money which it
brings In. the crop OF 1890 by over one hun
dred million dollars and the crop of 1889 by
over two hundred and fifty millions
In the present year the crop of oats has
averaged 1872 cents per bushe AS the VOL
umc of the crop amounts 10 75S 900 ,OO0 the
pecunlary returns to the producers will be
about s244 .076. 900. In 1890 the crop Of oats
averaged 42.4 cents per bushel. but being
short in volume the amount OF the sales did
not exceed s222, 04S .4sG.
1t is estimated that the corn, wheat and
oat crops Of 1889 secured for the farmers
q. 81 1856 while tie Same crops In 1891
have brought in 81 ,G2l. 40 O0O. n difference Of
over S300,0 900. BY this income from three
of the most valuable of American crops are
the American farmers better oil than they
were two years ago.
Rye. buckwheat nd hay have sold during
the present year at higher prices than they
didin 1890 The Southern cotton planter alone
has had no advance in the value of his product
% show. cotton having declined in value from
s.6cents in 1890 to7.3 IN 1891 and the deficiency
Is not covered by increased production. IL is
estimated that this years crop will not run
over 100000 bales. which is very much
smaller IN number than the crop OF 1890
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17
LEGIsLATIVE REPRESESTATION.
Work OF the Committee on the he"P
portionment Of the State.


The subcommittee from the Senate ana
House Committees on Privileges and Elec-
tons held meeting at the Exchange Hotel
Yesterday and agreed on bill for the reap
portionment of the State into Legislative .dis,
tricts. The bill will be considered by the tuil
committees this morning Having run that
gauntlet, il will 90 before tho Democratic
caucus.
According 10 the bill drawn up by the sub
committees. the House apportionment Is as
follows:
Accomac. /; Albemarle. /; Alexandra city
aud county. 1; Allegheny, Bath ana hign-
land, !: Amherst. l. Appomattox. BueAing-
ham and Cumberland. 2: Augusta and city
Of stanton, 2: Bedford. /, Botetourt, l.
Brunswick. 1: Buchanan. Dickerson and wise
/: Campbell and Lynchburg, z Caroline l.
Carroll i: Charlotte. i; Chesterfield, Man
chester and Powhatan. 2; Clarke and warren
T. Craig, Roanoke city and county z; Ou.-
pepper. /: DinWiddie, /; Elizabeth citY' !;
Essex and Middlesex l; fairi3, \
Fauquier 1: FLOYD. |; Fluvanna aud Gooch-
land, l: Franklin, l. Frederick aud Winches-
ter. /; Gloucester and Mathews, l. Grayson;
/: Greene and Madison. /; Greensyihe ahd
Sussex. 1: Halifax. 2. Hanover, L. Henrlco, l.
Henry. j. Isle of Wight. /; King and Queen
!; Lancaster and Richmond, !; Lee, j.
Loudoun. /: LoudOun and tauduler, l.
Louisa. !. LuNeuDurgs II DlcSh4SN - -
MONTGOMERY /: Nansemond, ]: NelsOn. l.
New Kent, Charles City and King , William
northampton and Accomac, /; Northumoer,
land and Westmoreland. /. Nottoway ana
Amelia, |; Orange, 1: Petersburg. 2; Page. l;
Patrick. /; Pittsylyania and Danyllle. 4; Ports
mouth. l. Princess Anne, /; Prince Edward. /;
Prince George and Surry. /; Prince William l.
Pulaski and Giles. /: Rappahannock, l;
Richmond city. 5; Rockbridge; 2; Rocking
ham; . Russell, |; Scott, !; shenandoah 5,ana l.
SOUTHAMPTON. /: Smyth and Bland, !;
Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg. l: stafford
and King George, 1; Tazewell /; Warwick,
James City, ork and Williamsburg, l.
Washington, 2. Wythe. l.
There are few changes in the Senatorial dis
tricts. Frederick is changed from the Twelfth
TO the Tenth and Page IS taken from the
Tenth and put in the welith.
The Twenty seventh district now IS Din
widdie. Greensvilie and sussex. The pro-
posed change is Greensyllle Sussex Surry
and Prince George.
The Twenty-nnth il is proposed 10 change
from Petersburg, Prince George and Surry to
Petersburg and Diuwldde.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17
Tn. nrnaf MINI

Lincoln !. Carters superb scenic produc-
ton. the Fast Mail. %" which will be presented
at the Theatre Friday and Saturday evenings
and Saturday matinee by an excellent COM
pany. is one of the most successful plays put
upon the stage IN recent years. Tie story is
thrilling. and Justice is done the startling and
realistic scenes by perfection OF mechanical
effects. Among other reproductions IS q re-
presentation Of an engine-ro0m on a Mlssis-
sippi river steamboat with Che furnaces under
the boilers fred up train of cars shoots
across the stage In one scene, and IN another
there is a vivid, beautiful and awe-inspiring
representation of Niagara Falls by moonlight.
with the singing waters and graceful mist
that rises above and about IT. The company
is said TO be excellent throughout.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17
FEMALE PHYSICIANS.
Their appointment in the Lunatic Asyluns.
Convict Labor-Convict Guards.

Their Appointment in the Lunatic Asylums.
Convict Labor-Convict Guards.
The Committee on Asylums and Prisons Of
the House of Delegates held their first meet
ing yesterday afternoon in the hall Of the
House of Delegates Chairman Colemsn and
majority Of the members OF the committee
were present.
The first bill taken up was the one intro
duced by Mr.. George Wellington koiuer, Of
Augusta, providing for the employment of
female physicians Of the asylums IN this
State. Mr.. koiner was present 10 give any
information desired.
The Chair stated that he hardly thought
that any serious objection would be raised by
reasonable men as to the purpose OF the bill.
The bill was discussed IN its details and some
of the members thought that II would not be
advisable 10 define the duties Of these female
physicians in the asylums but that such mat
ters had better be left % the Judgment OF the
superintendent OF the several institutions.
Objections were also raised IN regard 70 the
clause placing the female physicians on the
same footing as the male physicians.
Dlr. hOlner thought that X the duties or
the female physicians were properly defined
IN the bill clashing of authorities would be
prevented
II was finally decided 70 refer the bill 20 a
subcommittee of three TO consider the sew
eral points raised during the discussion and
prepare any amendments that might be
deemed advisable.
The Chair appointed as members Of the
subcommittee Messrs koiner. Jones and
Rowe.
The bill providing for an increase Of the
salaries % the guards IN the penitentiary
from & 10 TO 200 per month WAS next taken up.
but on account OF the absence OF Ar. j. Tay-
Tor Stratton. the patron Of the bill, the meas
IRE was laid over.
The same action was taken in regard 10
the Chestnut bill, prohibiting convict la
Dor in the Capitol Square THIS bill has also
been introduced by Mr. Stratton.
The committee decided 20 meet again next
Tuesday morning at 10 clock ia the Land
Once at the Capitol.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17

The failure Of President Harrison TO select
Judge Lewis as tho additional Judge in the
new United States court for this circuit will
be regarded with very general regret in Viz
GINA, where he enjoys the respect and esteem
of all parties. The appointment of Judge
Lewis would have given eminent satisfaction
in the circuit. both to the Bar and the peo-
pie at large as the most appropriate that
could have been made. whether considered
from professional or q personal point Of
view. Nathan Goff has always been the most
formidable competitor of Judge Lewis. and in
the final choice his brilliant record as a cam
paign orator seems to have turned the bal
anes in his favor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17
KATE-mAKrNG RAILROAD COMMISSION.

The power given by some governments 10 a
commission of three or more men TO make
rates for railroads does not seem to be found
ed upon sound principles. but rather IN direct
conflict with them. II will not do TO assume
that all of the existing rates, which are Tor
the most .pnrt the survival Of the fittest are
'prima facie" wrong; that training ana
experience are worthless. and that the con-
illusions of commission are "prima facie
right. The truth is that the exist
ing rates are ''prima facie" right. and must 20
40 regarded until upon proper representations
and proofs by an interest which suffers they
are condemned. Is it reasonable TO suppose
that men are likely to be obtained who Will
have the knowledge and experience necessary
30 understand and correct tariffs OF rates oe-
pending. as they do. upon the complex and
memorable influence Of trade and commerce!
Upon its face the thing is devoid of common
sense. Such legislation naturally fills with
alarm the minds OF conservative people, VINO
behold great vested interests exposed TO the
caprices of the prejudiced or reckless: IL Is
putting the cart before the horse with ven
geance.
The TIMES is in favor of laws establishing
railroad commissions. but not rate-maklng
commission, as that assumes what Is false
about the railroads-namely, that their rates
are all wrong; and what is false about the
commission-viz., that the wisest or ablest
could with any reasonable time investigate.
understand and establish the right ones. Where
rates are obviously and specifically wrong
complaints should and will be made quickly
enough, and they should be corrected upon a
full hearing more radical course would not
be judicbous and would be likely to prove
nugatory or harmful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17

The bomb-thrower who attempted to blow
up Russell Sage has now been identified
beyond all doubt by the recognition Of bis
detruncated head by his mother. The char
acter of the would-be murderer appears upon
the testimony of those who were intimately
acquainted with him 10 have been very re-
markable for a crank with homicidal tenden-
cies. II is stated that he was always mild
hammered. never drank. smoked or chewed
He was regular in bis habits and always
seemed to admire Russell Sage as brany
man. and said he had earned his money more
honestly than some millionares. The only
dangerous trait observable in the disposition
of Norcross was that he could be very secretive
This trait, however, would not have been
thought Of seriously if he had not been
brought so prominently forward by his fatal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17

This representative American comedy
drama will have its first presentation Ia this
city this evening at the Mozart Academy OF
Music. The play is a representation of life in
the metropolis. and combines pathos and
laughter in such manner as to hold the in
terest OF tho audience closely to the end. IL
IS very much on the order Of the old Home
stead and. in fact. was written by the same
authors. lt is play that comes close 20 the
people rejecting their joys and SORROWS, and
IS interesting because it is full Of human
nature IT IS interpreted by a strong cast
and new and novel scenery is promised. The
fanfLTDa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17

Lincoln J. Garter the young Chcaeoan,
a remarkable young fellow. on the la Yinci
pattern in variety Of accomplishment. de
wrote his own play-and it's a good one Of ia
classic acts principal part and does II
well He paints all his own scenery, con-
structs all his elaborate mechaical effects. and
designs al the pictorial work used for adver b.
Using The fast Mail Truly bright your &
fellow. who creates his own career without
tramphng over anybody else.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-17
Valuable Almanac

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rrock-Mchardson Almanac and tho Owen A
minors Almanac for lsa. both arc vaiusbis
worns, the former particularly so. as this is the
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