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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
FOR THE FEDERAL COURT.

The Matter Taken UP at the Commercial
Carried Over One Week.
At the meeting Of the Commercial AS.
ISOLATION last night Mr.. Watts, of the
committee appointed at the last me at
ing on the establishment of Federal
court, stated that he had been too much
engaged to prepare proper report. An
informal discussion followed. Messrs.
Hardaway and Payne took very strong
grounds in favor Of securing session
at this place. Messrs. Watts, Hardaway
and Payne were appointed committee
to present to the meeting Of the Associ-
alton on next Monday evening resolu-
ton covering the matter, to he acted on
by the Association preparatory to hav-
iEg them sent to our Representatives at
Washington.
After this was disposed of an informal
discussion took place upon the feasibil.
ity of making Roanoke tobacco mar
ket.
Mr.. w. o Hardaway has agreed to
prepare paper ON the subject to be
presen ted and discussed at the asso-
citation on Monday night, January 4.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
HUsTINGs COURT.
The Jury for So. 900 Damages In tho Ho.
gan Case.

The Jury for So. 900 Damages in tho Ho-
gan Case.
The attention of the Hastings Court
was occupied all day yesterday with
the case of H. G. Hogan, administrator,
VS.. S. f. Tyler, receiver of the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad Company. Messrs
Penn and Cooke represented the plain
tiff, and Watts and Griffin the defend
ants.
The defense demurred to the evidence,
claiming it was not sufficient to prove
that the company was responsible for
Mrs. Hogan's death. The counsel sub
mittcd the question of damages to the
jury If the demurrer should be over
ruled. Tho Jury decided that tho
amount should be placed at SIS, 900. The
court decided tho demurrer in favor of
the defendants, and the plaintiff gave
notice OF exceptions to tho courts opin-
ion and will take the case to the court
of appeals.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Putting on the Finishing Touches-Fixin
the Train Schedule.

Putting on the Finishing Misunderstanding
the Train Schedule.
The final spike having been driven
on the Roanoke and Southern, the bal
lasting will be pushed to completion
within fifteen days. Three trains are
on this work. After this the final ad.
iustment of the rails, known as the
"second pull" will be given by the sec
ton gangs which go on on January l.
A largo share of the second pull has al
ready heen given.
large share of credit for the speed
with which the road has been pushed
from this end of the line is due to the
energetic personal supervision Of Mr..
George Crocker, assistant engineer In
charge OF tracklaying.
The train schedules are being consid-
cred by superintendent Maslin, and
will be announced early in January.
1t is desirable that the southbound
train should leave here in the morning
after connecting with the morning
trains at this point, and that the north
bound train should leave Winston in
the afternoon. This combination will
give the most effective mail service in
each direction
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Storeroom For Stolen Goods.

Police headquarters is becoming a
scrt OF storeroom for goods that have
been stolen and MT claimed by tho
owners. There is at present up there
two very fine overcoats, several ladies'
cloaks and other articles of apparel
These things are stolen generally by
boys. who sell them for almost nothing
and in this way they fall into the hands
OF the police. There is at present two
colored boys, Jack Muse and Allen Hop
klns, locked up, charged with stealing
goods.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
II. b. CARSON DEAD.
Tho Funeral Yesterday Afternoon-The
1nterment Mt Fair view.

The Funeral Yesterday Afternoon-The
1nterment ut Fairview.
Mr.. r. B. Carson, who was connected
with Mr.. T.. d. Tucker in the manage
ment of stereoptican Advertising
scheme, cdied Saturday night at 500
o'clock at his residence, No. "a Third
avenue n. 9. Mr.. Carson has been under
treatment for two months for disease of
the kidneys, and pneumonia developed
last Thursday. He grew worse rapidly.
He was attended by Drs. Luck and
Fry and the physicians were with him
for consultation when he died.
Mr.. Carson was born in Baltimore
40 years ago, but spent large part of
his life in tho Dakotas and Minnesota.
He was for time cashier of bank in
Detroit and also filled the same posi-.
ton in Wahpleton, N. d.
He is the last of his family, leaving
not single living relative. He leaves
a widow, whom he married in Minnesota,
but no children.
The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon at the late residence of the
deceased, conducted by Rev. DR.. Meade,
rector of st. Johns Episcopal Church.
The remains were inferred in Fairview
Cemetery. Mr.. Carson was Mason
and the funeral was attended with
Masonic honors.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
WhatWould be a Suitable
Christmas Present

For my husband, brother, intended or
friend? is the question everyone now
asks. Take look at our windows and
you will find your answer there.
What is more acceptable than a nice
stylish hat, pretty muller, beautiful
silk handkerchief, dozen linen collars
or cuffs, handsome dress shirt, a nobbv
cravat, an elegant pair of silk suspend
ers, half dozen artistically silk en-
broidered half hose, dozen fine linen
pocket handkercbiefs, suit of under.
wear, or beautiful scarf-pin or pair OF
cuff buttons? We have them in great
variety and at prices. within the reach
of all.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
WATKINS RESIGNED TO HIS FATE.
He Informs the Tailor of n Plot to Assault
a the Latter.

Z AZ I.
He informs the TAILOR of Plot to Assault
the Latter.
Charles Watkins, the Roanoke county
wife murderer, is calmly awaiting the
approach Of Friday, January sth, 1892,
when he will be hanged for his crime.
3 He made profession of religion Satur-
day night and now expresses himself as
perfectly resigned to his fate. If out
ward appearances are an index TO the
condition of his mind and heart he
speakes the truth.
Sheriff Zirkle has not yet contracted
& with workmen to erect the scaffold, but
1t is thought that he will employ the
same parties that erected the gaIlows
upon which Holley was executed at
d Salem several years ago, or probably
ne may conclude to borrow or purchase
the galiows upon which Henry Nowlin,
; coioreo, OF Salem, was hanged at Fin
castle lew weeks ago for the murder
OF Mosca, the Italian, at Buchanan.
= The readers Of The TIMES will remem-
Der that the rope that broke Nowlin's
neck was the same used by the sheriff
OF Rookbridge county to choke off the
earthly existence of Craney last May.
SheriH Zirkle can, no doubt, procure
this. 1t has tho hangman's knot adj
1usted and strength sufficient to hang
horse or dozen murderers, ono at a
time. Deputy Sheriff Hening. who has
had charge OF Watkins since this in
generation on the Goth of last July,
says he is model prisoner in every par
tieular. He sweeps his own room,
makes up his bed and keeps himself
and room as neat as q pin. He takes
what ia hrOnnht him m
his thanks and never grumbles.
Some time ago three prisoners confined
In the jail awaiting transportation to
the penitentiary secured three brick
OATS In the stove pipe, preparatory to
assaulting the jailor when favorable
opportunity presented itself. Fortu-
nately they were removed before they
hada chance to perpetrate this outrage
and Watkins turned the bats over to
Mr. Hening, saying he was afraid to do
80 while the desperados were in the cell
with him. Subsequently several Roam
oke prisoners were sent to Salem for
safe keeping. They secreted several
pieces OF hard coal for tho purpose of
assaulting the jailor and thereby OBJECT
ing their escape, but Watkins conveyed
Information of the plot in note, which
he contrived to place in Mr.. Hening's
hand unobserved by his follow prisoners.
MIR. Hening very naturally feels crate
ful for this warning and tho part he
Will play in the execution of Watkins
will be by no means pleasant job A
detachment of the Salvation Army of
Salem have visited Watkins often and
endeavored to point him to tho Cross.
be spent much time in prayer and was
always an attentive listener to every
thing his visitors said. During the las
week Rev Is. Il. Fox, cclored, of the
Baptist Church, visited the prisoner fire.
.quently. Deputy Sheriff Hcning says
Watkins is evidently changed man.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Baptized at Che First nnptist Church

AT the Sunday morning services at
the First Baptist Church Rev. DR..
Flippo, the pastor, preached to a large
congregation. AT the conclusion of the
night service the ordinance of baptism
was administered to candidate for
membership.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Holiday Nlarrinces.

Cards arc out for the marriage OF Miss
Mary M. Lushbaugh to Mr.. Joseph Fl.
Earman. Tho wedding will occur on
December 90 at s p. M, at 1874 Fourth
man.
MIR. G. A. Dawley and Miss Cora Lee
Dull will be married that evening at
o'clock at lit Fourth avenue s. @. ;, by
the Rev. DR.. Campbell.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
HonorabIy Acquitted.

OPUBLIc opinion sometimes acquits
man. This is the case with S. S.
Shafer, the jeweler, who advertises in
The TINES all his jewelry at cost. Peo-
pie know he intends to quit the jewelry
business, and when he says he will take
cost for watch, clock, ring or other
lewelry he means what he says. Go to
his store aud purchase nice Christmas
present for friend. You can get it for
less money from Shafer. Try him once.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

Ice-crean. Ice-crenm.
ORDERS for ice.cream and water ices
promptly filed in brick-moulds or in
cans. Our ice-cream is pure Philadel-
phia cream. We guarantee satisfaction
or money returned. Send orders for
Xmas as early as possible.
GEILINGER & BooTH,
City Bakery,
IS Salem ave.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

Notwithstanding that yesterday was
Monday, on which day the docket,in the
mayors court is quite heavy, there
were but ten cases before tho mayor
yesterday and these were for trivial
offenses The fines imposed amounted
to S3O45
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Funeral of NIr. G,rner

The funeral of Mr.. Jas. Garner, who
died Sunday, took place yesterday from
his residence at n q. M. The services
were conducted by Rev. DIR. Flippo, as
sisted by DR.. James. The remains
were taken to Bedford for interment
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
She Was Very Pretty.

THE young lady was pretty. Tho
beautiful ring on her finger and the
watch in it's nobby pocket on her bosom
could not be excelled. They were
birthday gifts. made by her father and
brother, who bought them at the cost
sale OF 5. s. Shafer, at No. Salem ave-
nue., who is closing out his entire stock
to quit business.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

If TIE patrons and friends of the
Singer Manufacturing Com pany will call
at their office, 1870 Salem avenue, thew
Will BIO presented wi h Christmas
souvenir in the shap" Of piece of
music entitled Merry Singer"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Danger of unsound Meats.

NEVER buy a piece Of meat unless
you are convinced that it is perfectly
sound. II Old Man Broadly, at Stall 6,
City Market. tells you 1t Is sound YOU
can rely upon it. Place your order
with him early for supply during the
holidays. He sells nothing, but f esh,
pure meats.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Clayton Il. Emir g. Go

ATTENTION is called to the advertise.
ment on the eighth page of Clayton q.
Emig 81 Co., York, Pa. This firn,
makes a speciality of drilling artesian
wells and prospecting with the diamond
drill: They have been unusually sue
cessful in prospecting for oil and in Sc
curing water.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

SOLOMON can supply you with every
thing in the jewelry line suitable for q
present to friend, husband, wife, sister
or sweetheart.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Charged with Stealing a watch.

Peter Hasston, colored man. was ar
rested by Officer Terry yesterday morn
ing on warrant sworn out by Winston
Jones, charging him with stealing a
watch. Hasston sold the watch for So.
He will probably be tried before Justice
Howerton to-day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Pianos for Rent.

Do YOU want to rent a nice upright
piano with the privilege of buying it
and rent go as credit on the purchase
price? Then call on Hobbie Music
Company 1877 Salem avenue. They
have very large stock on hand.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

A. T.. JAMESON & Co., coal and feed
dealers. All kinds of feed Office al
junction of Norfolk avenue and Camp.
bell street. Telephone No. los.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

For fine rings, scarf pins and othe
1ewelry suitable for Christmas presents
go to Silvcrthorn's, No. 3 Salem ave
nue..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

- SINCE announcing, through THE
TIMES. that we would furnish to the
people OF Roanoke l0-piece English
Iron Stone" toilet set for the astonish-
ingiy low price Of 80. we have had our
delivery boy constantly ION the CO."
hoanokers know coed thing when
they see 1t. Call aud examine. An.
drews. Boone & Engleby.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

The restaurant opened on Salem ave.
nue., near Commerce street. by Strohm
& Co. supplies long felt want. The
oysters have u richer flavor than one
usually finds in restaurant. They are
bought daily In the shell and cannot
lose their original flavor, as tub oysters
always do. Call there and try fry or
stew, or nice meal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
SENSIBLE
GIF T .

A T THIS SEASON
IA of the year folks as a
rule are at a loss to
know what to buy for a
; Christmas gift. Fancy
articles have been run
into the ground and are
unsatisfactory, but what
will do your wives, chill
dren and friends more
good is a sensible gift,
such as a silk, cashmere
or fancy worsted dress; a
warm cloak, a good set of
furs, a pair of portiers, a
fine table cover, a dozen
assorted handkerchiefs,
etc. For such sensible
gifts you can find no bet
ter or more reliable a
place than
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

Mrs. Nelson, of this city, will spend a
merry Christmas, and she will owe her
happiness to Capt G. Nc. II. Gish. Her
son, Walter L. Nelson, who enlisted in
the United States army while under
age, has just returned home, his dis
charge from service having been pro-
cured by Capt Gish.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

Go TO Shafer. No. 5 Salem avenue
for gold and silver goods, clocks, etc.,
at prime cost.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

For homemade candy of every de-
scription go to
GEII.INGER e BooTII,
City Bakery.
35 Salem Avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Long Felt Want sunnl,ed

DON'T fail to see Silverthorn's fine
stock Of iewelry before buying presents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Facts Worth Kememberipp

REMEMBER that s. S. Shafer, at No. S
Salem avenue, is selling out his stock
of jewelry and plated silver ware at
cost Here you have rare chance to
bny useful and beautiful presents for
little money. Go and see him early and
secure bargain before his stock is
picked over.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

"A LARGE assortment of novelties in
French, China and Japanese goods
suitable for Nmas presents, can be
found at
TIIE 10. III. STEWART EI1RNIrI1RE Co
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

FoR THE best fruit, pound or jelly
cakes, 20 to the City Bakery. 35 Salem
avenue. Only the best of material used
for the baking of cakes, bread, etc.
The finest and most artistic ornament.
ing done at
GEILINGER & BooTas,
City Bakery,
35 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

BEFORE selecting your Nmas pres
ents be sure to call and examine the
large. varied and attractive stock at
THE e. II. STEWART FURNITURE Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

CALL and sec the beautiful stock of
rockers and rugs just received by
THE E. Ii. STEWART FURNITURE Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

CuBA LEAF, the best SCENT straight
cigar. Union goods. r. c. c.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

HAND painted PLAQUES and panels.
Thomp son & Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
MnyOr's Court.

GOLD pens and pencils. Thompson
g. Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
Ice.crea1n. Ice.cren1n.

book store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
A Happy Mother.

No trouble to show goods. Thomp
sons book store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22
THE ROANOKE AND SOUTHERN

SEE our picture display. Thompson
& Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

SANTA CLAUS headquarters. Thomr
sons book store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-22

MISCELLANEOUS books a; Thonpssn's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-25
ANNOYING RAILROAD SCHEDULE.

Tn. Trurs 10 in receipt of letter from
Rapidan. Orange county. on the virginia
Midland railway. bitterly denouncing the In
sussrable railway AID mail facilities now ex-
,stine between Richmond and that portion Of
the State. The writer, after complaining
that he cannot get The TmEs-for which he
has been for some time q subscriber. and to
which he is greatly attachcd-until the day
after its publication. continues: we have
any number Of trains passing by day ana
night. but only two mails day, one going
South at p NJ. md one North "a Chesa-
peake and Ohio train at Ia NJ. Inc ist-
ter makes no connection from Richmond. and
tho result il the Richmond mail. as we'll as
tho local mail on the limo Of the CHESAPEAKE
and Ohio 70 Charlottesville. does not reach US
until tho NEXT day. There is train gong
north about y. NJ which carries the mall
but for some reason unknown 10 the writer
no mail is put of at this Office. 1 hope the
papers Of Virginia will unite and let tho
powers that be- feel the wrath OF an indig-
nant public in being 80 completely ignored
and cut Of from our capital"
On the 18th instant The TTMEs published
communication on this same subject from a
business man Of this city, in which II was
shown that as the trains run at present,
travellers from Richmond for Rapidan and
other points on the Virginia Midland are sub
jected to the gravest annoyances To reach
Rspidan now o traveller leaving Richmond ct
HOS A. NJ. arrives ct the Virginia Midland
junction at 250P NJ. Here he is delayed two
hours and fifty minutes. and If the Virginia
Midland is on time he arrives Of his destina-
ton at 1858 p NJ. nearly eight hours
after leaving Richmond. II he makes
the night trip he has 10 leave Richmond at
1880 L. NJ, and arrives Mt Gordonsville at
2:l2 A. N. Here is q delay OF forty-two MN
utes, which places him in Rapidan at 40 A.
NJ This schedule. however, ia useless as far as
the Richmond papers are concerned. for they
must 20 on the II 05 A. NJ. train. and do not
arrive at the main points on the Virginia Mid
land until late in the evening, and rs rule
do not reach their subscribers until tie next
day. while the Baltimore papers are received
on the day Of publication.
Here, then, we have large and important
section of Virginia practically cut of from
the capital Of the State because the railroad
schedules nre arranged more in the interest OF
Baltimore than they are Of Richmond. This
is a condition Of affairs not only Of much
annoyance to the residents of that
portion Of the State. but necessarily greatly
detrimental to the business men Of our
city. The Chamber Of Commerce has shown
great deal of commendable interest in
the subject Of the intimate connection be-
tween the railway schedules and the COM
merce Of Richmond, and. from the letters
which have been received by The TINES, it is
now attracting very general attention. The
railroads should look into the matter and give
it their careful consideration, if they do not
strong efforts will undoubtedly be made in
the General Assembly this winter to rectify
the evils complained Of by string ent legis-
lation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-25
EUROPEAN PEACE.

There is nothing so contradictory as The
military reportsfrom Europe. One week all the
indications are favorable for peace. the next
they seem to point to the outbreak Of war.
The landing Of small party Of English
officers on an island near Constantinople
creates a universal sensation, but the uneasi-
meas passes away almost as soon as il is ex-
cited. Now comes the announcement that
Russia is negotiating for the use Of the
Grecion fleet in case war is declared with
England.
This nows is considered 10 be Of special
importance in the light of the fact that the
Mitylene incident is known 10 have been a
warning to Russia from England that no more
Russian war-ships would be allowed 20 pass
southwark through the Dardanelles With
the Grecian feet at her disposal Russia can
afford 20 accept this warning until hostilites
actually begin.
Not content with making provisions for
naval conflict with England in Mediterranean
waters, Russia has now taken steps TO be
prepared 10 resist the assault Of the Dreibund
in case they come to the support OF their ally.
Troops in large numbers are being rapidly
transferred to the German frontier. and in a
comparatively short time. one Of the
most formidable armies in Europe viii
be massed in that quarter. In order to allay
the general apprehension which this fact is 80
likely to cause it is now given out that the
emperors Of Russia and Germany will soon
meet in a friendly conference. but this VIII not
be believed until it has actually taken place,
In the meanwhile, the only hope of peace
seems to lie in the terrific character Of the
forces which are now arrayed against each
other. Let these forces be precipitated in
deadly conflict and the whole world would be
shaken by the collision as if universal earth
quake was at work beneath the crust OF the
globe.