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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1891-05-08


This danger arises from his desire
to protect the financial interests of his
friend Stephen b. Elkins. who is a
leading member of the syndicate that
now has the government sealing privi-
Ie e in Behring sea. But for this de-
sire all the trouble might have been
avoided for the coming season in Alas
kan waters, as it is known that the
British minister was ready to pledge
his government to stop all British yes
sells from capturing seals for one year
if Afr. Blaine would make the same
pledge for American vessels. Last
year; before EIkins became interested
in the sealing industry, that was what
Mr. Blaine was asking for, but now he
doesn't wish to stop the sealing, be-
cause his friend hopes this season TO
take an enormus number courage
GUS treasury agent blocked the game
last season by stopping the catch, but
more accommodating agent in the
person of j. Stanley Brown, once the
private secretary of President Garfield, /,
and now the husband of MOilie Gar
field, has been selected for duty with
the sealers this season, and Mr.. El-
kins and his partners anticipate no
trouble in taking all the seals they can
catch, if Mr.. Blaine can only maintain
the status quo until the fall.
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AR

70 Howe Post No 24I meets the first Satur-
asv in each month ut S o'clock o and the
third Wednesday st O'Clock p N at q a X
nall. Visiting cOmrads are lnY1ted 70 meet
with Z BI4ANCt1AND,
W a SNOW. AdJunt0nt. Commander.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1891-05-08

Secretary Foster appears to be get
ting what the boys call ''rattled'' over
the condition of the treasury. 70
oniet the alarm created 10y the an
nouncement that he. intended to ex-
tend the outstanding44 per cent bonds
at per cent instead of redeeming
them when they mature September the
first. next, he had his director of the
mint furnish a statement to the press
which made it appear that the enor-
NOUS sum of S25S, 600, ,0O0 was availa-
BILE to pay any debts or appropriations
This was so absurd that NIr. Foster
had himself interviewed in order that
he might say that he did not altogether
endorse that statement. He then pro-
ceeds to figure out an available cash
surplus of SO, 600, 600 and to naively
inform the country that he also con-
siders the sIOO, 600, 600 in glld, which
has always been regarded as reserve
held against the $3.50, OO0, 900, green
backs in circulation, to be available
cash and that he viii not hesitate To
use it if it comes to a pinch. Not
withstanding these statements the
daily balance sheet of the treasury for
yesterday shows surplus of less than
$I2. GOO, 900.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1891-05-08

Far West Lodge No $50 meets every Monday
night in their hall over Q A Resscs drugstore
4 II Inarub,srs of the order are invited to at
fend q w MATHESY,
" 4 SNOW, Secretary NC
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.

IL. *. Michael Sues the Machine Works
on Account of Injuries Sustained.
b. X. Michael brought suit yesterday
in the Hastings Court, through his at
torneys, Messrs. Hardaway & Staples,
against the Roanoke Machine Works for
$3.50
Tho bill of declarations alleges that
on December 31st, 1889, Michael lost an
arm while working about crane in the
boiler shop. He was in tho discharge
of his duty at the time.
The defendants are represented by
Messrs. Griffin s. Watts. They de-
INJURED to each declaration and count
in the bill, which was overruled by the
court. A plea OF not guilty was entered
by the defendant, and a jury was sworn
to try the case.
The evidence was taken from several
witnesses. The court then adjourned
pending the preparation and instruc-
tions to the jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
yFHE WAY TO MAKE MONEY IN
IL REAL ESTATE.
Buy below the market. Buy when
property is moving and prices rising

Commonwealth avenue is now mani
Testing an extraordinary rise in values.
Being already good business street. the
construction of overhead bridges, with
the laying of the electric street railway,
and it's nearness to the new union depot
renders its future assured.
A 5O-foot lot on this street was bought
10 days ago for S4,5O0 Three days after
1880 was refused for it, and it is now
held at $4,000. Another 5O-foot lot
held az $500 on Friday, was jumped to
SIC, 1000 the following Tuesday.
A 200-foot front, with several build
ings, could have been bought six weeks
ago at 100000. To-day IT'S price is
$4,000.
Another lot was bought last Saturday,
and sold on Monday at $1,000 advance
This lot is now offered by the purchaser
at $4,000. and is still anywhere from $40
to $40 per foot under the market. This
lot is corner, and fronts sax feet on
Commonwealth, with a cottage and
small store renting for SIS. One-third
cash, balance l and 2 years. Practically
nothing to assume. A party has
already asked for lease of the lot, and
would erect substantial building at his
own expense.
A 50-foot front on the opposite corner
is actually held at sig, 900.
The owner of tho above needs money
and wants to sell. Where can you get
better chance? Inquire of G.. w.
CRUMPECKER, 10 Jefferson street.
mar6-3t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
POsTOFFICE DIRECTORY.

Office open from o'clock A. NJ. toll NJ.
register Letter and Money Order Depart
ment open from A. to % p. NJ.
MAILS OPEN.
From the South and West, s A. NJ. and4 p M
From North and East, a. NJ; a. NJ; 1890
"A. NJ. and $3.50 p. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE
For the South and West, a. NJ; $3.50 A. NJ
and 5:l5 p. NJ.
For the North and East, via N. Sc w. r. r.
A. NJ: 3:l5 =. NJ. and p. NJ
North and East, via s. " X. R., 6 A. NJ.
SUNDAY HOURS
=, The General Delivery, Letter carriers and
Stamp windows open from 10 to II A. 81. and
from to O'Clock p. NJ.
Collections from street letter boxes-9. A. NJ
200 p. NJ; 4:30 p. NJ. and q P. M.
Special Collections 20 minutes before the
closing OF each mail from the boxes at Railroad
oihces, Cor. Salem Ave. and Jefferson St. and
all the Hotels.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
Real Estate Notice.

Having a large and inAu-
entail acquaintance in the
East and Northeast, we are
making an effort to attract
new capital and induce new in
dustries to locate here. And
all parties who hold property
here are respectfully requested
to list with us that we may be
able to locate investments and
improvements to the best adj
vantage. Please let us hear
from you promptly, either in
person or by mail. Our office
is at No. 10 S. Jefferson street,
near the passenger depot.
Very respectfully yours,
SEWARD, BARRETT & Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
TIE ROANOKE TIMES, FRIDAY. MARCH s. 1891.
PERSONAL ITEMS.
What People are Doing in and
Out Of Roanoke.

G. L. Dunlop, Of Washington, is al
Hotel Roanoke. He has been the lead,
ing merchant of Georgetown for many
years, is a member of the board of trade
and was deeply interested in securing
the admission Of the Norfolk and West
ern to tho District of ColumhiA
Mrs. w. C. Williams hash far re-
covered from her recent iunE chat she
was able to leave yesterday Lynch.
burg, where She will spend az TX visit
ing friends.
Frank H. Taylor, of the Giles Litho.
graph Company Of New York, is in the
city on his way South. Mr.. Taylor is
one of the best artists and special writer's
i'll the country, and has done some ex-
cellent work in making known the. adj
yantages of Virginia.
Gale Parnell was arrested last night
by Officer j. Ii. Vest, on the charge of
stealing suit of clothes from store on
Salem avenue. Parnell was caught in
the act, and arrested before he got
away with his booty.
st. Andrews Debating Society dis
cussed the silver question last night at
ST. Andrews Hall. A largo number of
interested listeners were present. After
the debate q selection of popular recita-
tions were rendered by the society.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
NXTILSON s. HIGGINS,
A r G H T E CT S

Office, Asberry Building, opposite Post
office, No. 1917 Third avenue S. W., Roa-
noke, Va. jan14-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
THOMAS SENT TosrHEEGRAND JURY
More About His Plot With George Colvin
RObbing His Employers.

RObbtng His Employers.
Buck Thomas, the ringleader in the
wholesale robbery of Evans & Chalmers
hardware store, was given hearing
yesterday before Justice Howerton.
Carey Johnson, of Bedford City, testified
that Buck sold him one of the $50 guns.
Tom Boiling was introduced. Tom
is droll witness and provoked much
laughter. About five months ago,
Warner Payne came to Tom, and wanted
to borrowS4 to buy a gun from Buck
Tom let him have the money, and ques-
toned Warner as to whether Buck had
any right to Sell Evans & Chalmers
guns. Payne told him that Buck was
not partner in the firm. After thai
Tom had his suspicious, and determined
to find out the facts.
Tom went one evening about the
middle of November to the rear of
Evans & Chalmers store. He found a
goods box and concealed himself under
meath it. 1t soon became dark and Col
vim appeared on the scene. Then Buck
appeared also, coming out of the rear
of the store. He gave George small
parcel, which was wrapped up, and the
latter hurried away.
Again Tom hid under the box, and
again came Colvin. This time Buck
brought out long package and handed
to George. 1t looked like a gun, and
Colvin remarked that man had been
waiting long time at his place.
The case was submitted to the magis-
trate without argument by counsel, and
Buck was sent on to the grand jury. OFF,
Ger Brown deserves much credit for
working up the case against the negroes
so successfully. A prominent city offic-
ial said yesterday it was the finest piece
of detective work ever done in the city,
from the fact that the officer not only
apprehended the guilty parties and re-
covered the stolen goods, but had como
up with sufficient evidence to convict
the thieves.
The case against Jack Hunt, charged
with having two guns in his possession
belonging to Evans e Chalmers, and
which he disposed of, one to Tom Black
we'll and the other to a negro whose
name is not known, came up before
Justice Howerton yesterday afternoon.
Hunt was arrested several days ago by
Officer Brown. He positively denied
stealing or having one of tho guns in
his possession. Tom Blackwell testi-
fled to having got the gun from him,
anu mormon HarrlStOn was put on the
stand to prove it. The later heard
Hunt dunning Blackwell for the 81
which he promised to pay for the gun
Hunt said he had so many enemies thew
might as we'll send him to the peniten.
tiary. The justice gave him ninety
days in Jail. AT the time of Hunts ar.
rest, two warrants we're out for him
One was on the charge of breaking ope1
and entering the hennery of Nathan
Wilineth, several months ago. The
other was stealing pair of pants from
p. c. Rosenbaum.
George Colvin. who was sent on to the
grand jury Wednesday evening by Jus
tice Howerton on the charge Of stealing
guns from Evans &c Chalmers, was
baiied out on $500 bond yesterday af
ternoon by Henry Stewart and Ton
Penn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
A High Old Row.

B. F. Bryant, who lives on Fourth
street n. o., was arrested last night by
Officers Mabry and Lock. He got drunk
as usual and went home about o'clock
in splendid humor for high old row.
He was received in due form, viz, a tor
rible tongue flashing. This so enraged
him that he informed Mrs. B. that She
would die in less than ten minutes. He
attempted to face the issue with fry
ing-pan. but Mrs. Is. sent for the officers,
who took charge of Mr.. Is. and locked
him up at the station house.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
HUSTINGS COURT.

The following business was disposed
OF in the Hastings Court yesterday:
Easy Wagon Gear Company VS.. w. C.
Williams, assumpsit, placed at foot of
docket; r. L. and Il. II. Boiling VS..
Annie l.. Beeton. action for damages,
continued at cost of defendant; j. w.
Scruggs vs. Roanoke Street Railway
Company, action for damages, set for
hearing to-day; d. Is. Lavell VS.. Lacy c..
Hazlewood, action of debt, placed at
foot of docket.
Delaware Chemical Company vs.. the
Diamond Ice Company, assumpsit; con-
tinucd for defendant until next term.
decree of divorce was granted to
Wise M. Moorman and Jennie R. Moor.
man, also to Fred and Rachel Chambers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
CITY BULLETIN.

Evans & Chalmers have the largest
stock of oils, varnishes and Longman
and Martinez paint ever brought to Ro-
anoke.
Brown, Johnston &c Co. have added to
their already large and varied stock of
general hardware, a complete line of
pipes, fittings, and plumbers tools, to
which they invite the attention of the
users of such goods. mar5-1m
The Latest Craze-A relic of olden
times is tho now popular and peculiar
freak of fashion. The old tin cup
board in the front hall is the latest.
Price $3.50. Z. II. Stewart Sc Co.
Road plows, road scrapers, and all
kinds of railroad and mineral supplies
at Evans e. Chalmers.
beautiful line of hall and parlor
lamps received this week. Ask for the
Salem" fire-proof chimney. e. Ii.
Stewart & Co.
Evans 81 Chalmers have just received
car load each of sash weights,
powder, old hickory wagons, cider mills,
sash, doors and blinds.
Cocoa or wire mats placed at your
front door will preserve the beauty Of
your carpets and save you hours of
laborious sweeping. e. II. Stewart g.
Co.
Evans & Chalmers have just received
a large stock Of guns, rifles and sporting
goods. Call and examine their stock.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
d. s.MEADows s. CO., 40 SALEM AVE.
There is a time for all things

And now is the time to buy real estate
if you wish to realize some of the hand
some profits that will be made here this
summer.
We give you below some more special
bargains.
Two lots on Campbell street between
Commerce and Roanoke streets; price
$4,000 each.
House and lot, Campbell street, next
to Greene Memorial Church; price 50, 200.
House and lot, corner of Park street
and Second avenue, - rooms and bath
rooms; price $4,000. A big bargain.
Beautiful lot on Gilmer street, next
to Mr.. Davis, 50x145; price $1,000.
Nice and cheap.
Business lots on Jefferson street and
Salem avenue.
Residence lots in all parts of the city;
suburban property in all sections cheap
and on easy terms.
Lot SO, section 10, Melrose Addition,
40x150; price $500.
Don't fail to see us before buying.
DaTdGl, Clement & Pope,
No. Is South Jefferson street, Roanoke,
Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
To Adopt the Piece system.


The Roanoke Manufacturing Com
pany will not accede to tho demands of
the Carpenters and Joiners' Union.
The management says it will neither
pay $3.50 day for workmen of all
grades and under no circumstance &C.
cede to the nine-hour movement.
On and after May 1st the piece work
system will be adopted, which has been
used at the Roanoke Machine Works for
number Of years. This system gives
universal satisfaction, but it is gener-
ally disapproved by most trades unions
On and after March 9th we will close
our store at Z p. m. We do this through
consideration Of our employees. Hereto
fore they have been working from If
teen to sixteen hours per day, which is
more than we intend to ask of them.
We hope our friends and the public gen.
orally will bear in mind our closing
hour q p. n.y. and make arrangements
to do their shopping accordingly. JOS.
COIN. e. M. DAWSON, manager. m5-tf
Wall papers at G. Z. Cline & Co. IS,
149 Salem avenue. feb27-lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
Mather's Glove Cleaner. For sale only
at Snyder &. McBain's dry goods store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

The best pianos and organs on the
market arc to be found at The Hobbie
Music Co.'s, Lynchburg, Va, Roanoke,
Va, and Knoxville, Tenn. This re-
liable concern handle such standard
makes as the Knabe, Sohmer, Kranick
81 Bach, Shaw and New England pianos,
and Estey organs. Lowest factory prices
and easiest tern J.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

Carpets, mattiRgs and rugs in every
style at G. d. Cline & Co.'s, 149 Salem
avenue. feb27.1m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

''The shirts made for me are the best
fitting l ever wore," writes q prominent
citizen of Roanoke. Fine shirts made
to order at ROANOKE SHIRT FACTORY,
lit Salem avenue. feb7-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06
MAYORS Court.

The following cases were disposed of
by Mayor Evans in his court yesterday
morning:
AL. Brown, jumping on moving train,
fined 81; William Dowdy, fighting Callie
Stewart on Railroad avenue, fined S.
and costs; Lemuel Stevens, drunk and
disorderly, fined S.; L. L. Spindle, leav-
ing horse unattended on the street, fined
81; William Maloy, John Bowden and
Ernest Rogers, trespassing on tho rail.
road, fined 81 each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

THE TIMES desires special CORES
Virginia and the Shenandoah Va ,sy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

THE TIMES is tho leading paper OF the
mineral belt OF the two Virgfnias. Ifyou
want to keep posted on the development
wit out Il.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

Do NOT place your orders for blank
books for 1901 until after you have OK
amined our work and prices. Ham
mond's Printing Works and Book
Bindery, 10 Jefferson street; telephone
1913
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

The Elevated Plateau Land Company, in the next few
days, will sell, on the instal1ment plan and at
very low price, 100 lots situate on
their property, just north and
adjoining Lansdowne Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

Wall papers at c. E. Cline & Co.'s
149 Salem avenue. feb27-lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-06

Evans & Chalmers have just received
large stock Of guns, rifles and sporting
goods. Call and examine their stock.
The Critic and record., 1891-03-27
Sanntnr nnnIeI.

ffOm me -Ntl0 fOFk HtcOf0si, NfH.
Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia was
at the Hoffman House last night lie is
of medium size, with q clean-shayen face
and classical features. Despite a wound
received while campaigning in the Shen-
andoah Valley, which makes it necessary
for him TO use crutches, Senator Daniel
gets through with good deal of active
work.
Among the Southern peopIeh occupies
rs "A public speaker a position similar to
that held by Daniel Dougherty in the
North. A hard student, lawyer of
ability, with winning address and cOur-
teOus manners he is conspicuous figure
in public as well as in private life.
II is an unwritten law in the United
States Senate that new member must
occupy his seat for year in silent atten-
ton 10 and admiration of the wisdom of
the patriarchs Of that august body. Daniel
had been at his desk but a few weeks
when he took occasion tO reply % some
remarks of Senator Edmmds
The feeling of amaZemeut and hOrrilied
astonishment which agitated The Nestors
of the Senate al such display of rreyer-
enCe has parallel only IN the case
of the master of Oliver Twist when
Oliver asked for another bowl of work
house soup. But they listened TO Daniel
then, and have done 50 ever since whom
ever hp gets up TO speak.
The Critic and record., 1891-03-27
TRlRgTanS TO THE CTitiG."
BAyARD A TYPICAL GENTLEMAN
Don N. dickinson Names the Ex-secrc


Don N. Dickinson Names the Ex-Secrc-
tary us the Porsonincation Of the
Type,
DrrRoIT, March 27.-Don NJ. Dickin
sons address at Christ Church House Oh
social Life in Washington" contained a
beautiful tribute TO ex-Secretary Of state
Thomas i. Bayard. Said the ex-Postmas-
ter-GCneral.
The typical American gentlemen, as
drawn from life, is q familiar figure at
your capital. lie may come of a long and
distinguished lineage, but he does not
walnut 1t. He is q Democrat in the broad
sense believes in his country and her fu-
ture IS proud Of her progress, and feels
responsibility as a unit of the sovereign
people, with public duty TO do as SUCH
lie is man Of wide learning and iufUr-
nation, and his reflective mind makes
constant use Of its treasures Of lnOwl-
edge, they are not permitted TO mold or
rust.
4 man of the world and student Of
mankind. his charity for the fobles aud
sins of humanity is broad and his iudg-
ments gentle. Never arrogant, CensOriOus
or intolerant in discussion, he wins an OPP
poncnt by respecting his opinions, while
differing from him, and sends him away
in a spirit of reflection rather than of con-
troversy. TO borrow his own apothegm,
he never mistakes rudencss for courage
or violence for strength lie clothes bis
ideas in garments Of apt expression, felic-
itous, beautiful and always Anglo-SaNon.
There is nothing of the pedant about
him. His diction is pure like his heart,
and is unmarried 10y profanity or slang.
He is deferential to all women. An UNI
conscious dignity freezes impertinenCe
and closes the mouth OF vulgarity, while
his gentle manners and winning cOunte-
nance give confidence 10 the embarrassed
and loosen the tongue of the modest or
the timid. He cares nothing for mere
rank i'm his intercourse with manly men-
with true American manhOod-and you
feel at once, as he grasps your hand and
greets you, that with him
The rank IL hut the guinea stamp,
The mans the gowd for o. that.
TO enter his home, to partake of his
hospitality in the place where he lives, is
a privilege and delight. At the head of
his table his genial grace, "the mind, the
music breaking from his face, warm and
move the heart of every guest who, thus
influenced, unConsciously becomes not
merely an observer and a listener, but a
contributor to the common enjoyment of
all This man, by hcalthful exercise,
keeps his body sound as the repository of
his sound mind His physique is athletic
and vigorous. A scholar, statesman, an
American gentleman, this figure is not
merely AN ideal one, aud personiiy the
tyre with which my description must but
poorly impress your minds when ! name
Thomas Il. Bayard.