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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-23

There seems to be moral blindness
fallen upon the Republican managers
and their newspaper press in relation to
the nefarious plot lately exposed to
manufacture Illegal receipts for taxes
never assessed nor lawfully paid and to
swamp the ballot box with fraudulent
votes.
Stewart, the postmaster, publishes in
the Morning Netos and other papers the
receipt of two Observation-Disclosures and
Dougherty-for 81 500, dated January
Sd, 1891, ION acc. taxes for 1890" He
does not seem to be aware that this
paper conclusively tells the whole story
and stamps the transaction with its true
character.
How could these two men, as collec-
tors, lawfully join in one receipt
Their duplicate lists were separate.
Their bonds were separate. Their sure
ties were not the same.
But this receipt does not purport to
be signed officially; and no seal, such as
is imperatively prescribed by law, is at
tached to it. 1t describes no tax,
whether capitation or real estate OF
school or poor; in neither form nor sub
stance is it an honest tax receipt. II
gives the name Of no taxable and affords
no clue to make a proper debit or credit
against any county official to he entered
The parties who paid the money are moi
named and did not dare to be named
nor is the source from which it was de-
rived whether it be the virtuous Wan
amaker's fund or the Keystone bank.
Yet this nefarious transaction has fol
its Republican abettors and defenders
the postmaster of this city, the United
States marshal and the private secretary
Of United States Senator 1t is ap
proved by the Republican press, anC
the Levy Court and its well.feed ant
abundant counsellors endeavor to maxi
it successful in the courts.
The transaction is disgraceful ant
dangerous and is low, base attempt t.
debauch popular elections and canno
fail wholly TO destroy the respect o
honest men for all the individuals, O
both political parties, connected with il
1t is idle to talk Of honest administra
ton when such men are appointed t
,, Office or are allowed to retain it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-23

DELAWARE CITY, July 20.--A handsome
black walnut memorial prayer desk has
been placed in Christ Church, and was
used for the first time last Sunday, at
morning service, having been blessed by
the rector. II has been given in memory
of the late Charles q. Ash, one Of the most
efficient members Of the parish
Charles 5. Wingate and family have re-
| turned from Phnnixville, Pa. where he
has been in the employ Of the Phnnix
Iron Company. Slackness of work has
necessitated the closing of many depart.
ments and the laying OFF OF many
employees.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-23

! cake 7c., 3 cakes 1so., I cake 20.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
MAYORS COURT.

Mr.. Buckner Dispcnscs Justice to Sunday
Offenders.
The dark cloud which usually hovcrs
outside tho railing at the mayors court
was absent yesterday. The majority of
the spectators wcro of another color,
giving out the idea that the city is
growing bcttcr, or that tho Caucasian
race is sorcly retrograding. In the
absence of Mayor Evans. President
BLckncr, of the City Council, presided.
James Rodcn, charged with fighting
on the street, was fined 81.
John Henry Taylor. Il dimirutivc
colored boy. was arrested by Officer
Gee for throwing stones on the street,
and was turned over To his mother to be
clicked
Frank r. Matthews rot hold of a
policeman's club and rapping on lamp
post drew the attention of Officer
Griffin, who arrested him. The charge
Of playing policeman was preferred
against him. Matthews said he was
rapping for drinks. lie was with Il
crowd and every time he raped they
would go in and take Il drink. lie was
dismissed with 4 warning.
III. G. Lowry, disordcrly conduct on
the street at j. II. Jones saloon, failed
to appear when his case was called, and
forfeited - collateral.
Laura Memo, arrested by Officer
Tinslcy for swearing on Bunker Hill,
was dismissed for lack Of evidence
Samuel Divers and Ben Cross, both
colorcd. arrested by Officers Rigncy and
Tally for fighting i'll building on
CAmpbcll street appeared in court much
dlsigurcd. Divers was bitten all over
the face by Cross; Sam was fined s.
and the other negro dismissed
Sylvester Price got on Il rampage late
Saturday night at a. X. Smiths saloon
and was arrested by officer Rcnsch.
Price wont in To collect IL debt Of :, cents
from man who was drinking at the bar.
and was ordered out He was dismissed
with Il rcprinand.
John Banks, drunk and down on Rail
road avenue: conGinucd till this morn
ing
George Hamlet, blockading sidewalk
ana refusing To move on being ordered
to do so by the officer; discharged with
warming.
Rolling Cunningham and i. G..
Bctts were arrested for following OF
iiccr Gee when he made the above ar
rest and using profanc and abusive
language. Gee had to order them back
at the point OF Il revolver several times
and when they refused to stop. arrested
them. They were fined SO each
Hobb Cobbs, drunk and down on
Nelson street; fined 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
LEMON HOT DROPS
The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't cat,
can't sleep, can't think, can't do any
thing TO your satisfaction. and YOU won
der what ails you. You should heed the
warning. you are taking the first step
into nervous proStration. You need a
nerve tonic and in Electric l}ittcrs YOU
VIII ind the exact remedy for re-
storing your nervous system to it's nor
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tonic and Alternative. Your appetite re-
turns. good digestion is restored, and
the liver and Kidneys resume healthy
action. Try bottle. Price sec q.
Christian ~ l;arbcc's drugstore.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
AN ALLAROUND TOUGH.
Charles Preston, tho Negro Whom Young
Payne Shot.

Payne Shot.
The negro who was shot while at
tempting to burglarize the residence of
ID. w. Gilaspio Sunday II orning. was
identified after being taken to the Wool
vino undertaking establishment as
Charles Preston, alias Charles CLAY,
alias Black harley.
His mother lives on Earnest avenue
lie came to Roanoke from Lynchbu rp
and was ono OF the worst sneak thieves
in the city. lie Is the same negro whom
Ed. Smith shot ut near the Roanoke
Machine Works Saturday morning lie
was also Identified by Alex Woodcy, Il
colored huckstcr at the market house.
MS the negro who snatchcd his pocket
book and ran Off about Lhrcc weeks ago
Acting Chief Brown, of the police
force, after consulting Justice Williams
Sunday, thought it best to have young
Iaync, who shot the negro, arrested
rho warrant was executed Sunday, and
Judge Williams took the young mans
own rccognizancc for his appearance.
Tho examination took place ycstcr-
day evening at the mayors Office. Mrs
NGilaspic and her daughter both testiti I'D
to asking Mr. Payne to stay and protect
them, as Mr.. Gillespie was very ILL.,
They said he bore an excellent rcputa-
ton.
Mr.. Payne, when placed on the stand,
told straightforward story. He was
awakened by Miss Sadie Gilaspie, who
told him the. negro was breaking in
She raised Il window and let him out.
lie was armed with Il double barrel
shotgun. He went around to where the
negro was. lie had wrcnchcd the blinds
open, breaking a small chain that held
them together. The negro turned away.
and when he ordered him to halt he
asked Payne not TO shoot him. He told
him he would not if he stood still.
Just then there was Il whistle PAYNE
looked around; and saw another negro
leaning out from behind an clubhouse
AS he looked around the first negro at
tempted to jump the fence. when he
shot him. The second negro whistlcd
two or three times after he had killed
the first. Payne did not pursue the
second for fear Of being shot
In giving his opinion Judge Williams
said the negro had not only attempted
burglary; he had committed the act.
Payne was there to protect Il helpless
family at the mercy of desperate.
lie had done what was natural, and ac-
cordingly was not to blame. MIR Payne
was then told he was discharged.
This announcement was followed bv an.
plausc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
Please Don't You DO 1t.

If you have suit left from last
winter why throw it away when YOU
can have itcleancd or dyed TO look new ?
Ladies can have their last winters
dresses dyed tc suit the fashionable
colors of this season. Don't wait but
come at once to Devon Il Walsak, lOi
Campbell street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

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For fcvcrs, chills and malaria, take
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For slccplcssncss nervousness and
palpitation of tho heart, take Lemon
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For indigestion and foul stomach,
take Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
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DIR. Mozlcys Lemon Elixir will not
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cases, all of which arise from Il torpid
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bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. II. MozLEY,
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soc and 81 per bottle, at druggists.
LEMON HOT DROPS
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CANT, reliable
rs cents at druggists. Prepared only
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
IMPROVEMENTS Ar ELMwooD.
Mr.. Terry's Family VIII Return tn Find
Quite IL Change.

Mr.. Terry's Family Will Return tn Find
Quite Change.
Elmwood, the beautiful home of Mr.
l.. l.. Terry, has undergone extensive
repairs since its owner has been in
Europe, and when tho family returns to
the city they cannot help from being
charmed with its beauty.
The handsome stone fence which ex-
tends around the entire grounds has
been completed and forms one of the
chief attractions Of the place. Tho
driveway from the street TO tho house
has been macadamiZcd and at the en-
trance to the main gate a brick pave
mcnt has been laid.
Back Of the house and near the south
cast corner of the grounds beautiful
little lake has been made, with Il small
Island in the center. a boat has been
placed on the lake. and Mr.. Terry in
tends TO have the water stocked with
fish.
The northern part of the grounds is
devoted to fruit trees and flowers, nest
ling among which is Il picturesque sum-
mcr house. The rest of the spacious
grounds have been graded and soddcd,
and with tho stately trees standing
about forms handsome picture.
The painters and decorators havc
been at work on the mansion. and inside
ana out everything looks new.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
Bucklen's Arnfca saIve.

The best salve in tho world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores letter, chapped hands. chilbains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
tiVely cures piles, or no pay required.
IL is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price o5 cents
per box. For sale by Budwell. Christian
% baroee tn. thu sat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
a Fashion BAZAAR.

The fall season brings with it as
usu Il all fall and winter openings. But
for dress goods, latest style hats, and
all millinery goods, cloaks, notion and
fancy goods. This sounds like quite a
combination, yet, is true and we'll
selected and kept up by one Of the most
experienced firms in this line. They
arc always abreast of the times and
with their long oXprience allow no ono
to surpass them in style and quality.
They have already sent out invitations
to all ladies they have names of. Should
they slight any. they give special in
yitation through TIE TIMES TO call at
Enock Brothers, the New York Bazaar.
The finest, prettiest and largest limo
OF guitars, banjos, violins, harps and all
kinds of musical instruments over OK
hibitcd in Roanoke has just been re-
ceived by The iIobbie Music Company
They handle only the very best; no
shoddy goods kept. They are open
evenings till nine o'clock, at l57 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

DO NOT place your orders for blank
books for 1891 until after you have OK
amincd our work and prices. Ham
mond's Printing Works and Book
l'indcry, 10 jefferson street; telephone
1913
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
1t Is Settled

Everybody in town should not think
OF purchasing shoes either for self >>or
children until they have inspected the
stock of j. w. Wonders & Co., as it is
settled fact they have the finest line
In the city. Call at this capacious store,
los Commerce street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

a largo variety of plush and tapestry
rockers, finished iii mahogany, old Eng
llsh and Sixteenth Century. The very
thing for a wedding or birthday present.
AT Copper tG Stones
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
The Iron Belt in North Carolinn.


From the Raleigh News and Observer
The Iron Belt Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION organized Il branch board in
this city with the following known
gentlemen as officers and directors: O.
II. Foster, presidents; John c. Drewry,
vice president; j. ID. Boushall, sccrc-
tary and treasurer; Strong & Stronach,
attorneys. Tho directors are: Thos.
Badger, ST., w. T. McGehcc, r. L..
Eocrhardt, John Kenny, o. II. Foster,
j. c. Drcwry, j. ID. Roushall, +. Il. Balm
Tho Roanoke officers are tho leading
bankers Of that city and men of the
finest business acumen, and who have
carried to success every enterprise with
which they bavo been connected. Its
secretary and treasurer, MIR. John OFT.
so we'll known in Virginia and North
Carolina as an old bank officer, has
many friends in Raleigh and other sec
tions Of the State. If anything was
needed to heighten the success of the
company here, tho selection OF the
above well-known gentlemen meets
that want fully. Mcssrs. Kenny and
Drewry are the local representatives.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
MIR. ASBERRY'S MANSION.
His Elegant New Residence About Co
plctcd.

His Elegant New Residence About Com
plctcd.
a. 5. Ashcrry's elegant new residence
on the West End Boulevard has been
completed.
Mr. Asberry started this building
last June year ago. lie had all the
work done by day labor, letting none
of it to contract, except the painting,
which was done by Mr. j. B. Ambro-
SELL, one of the finest painters in the
city.
The building is on IL beautiful site, n
little back from the street, and is not
hampcrcd for want OF room. The walls
of the front elevation arc of pressed
brick. The roof is covered with slate,
and all of the interior is finished in the
best material to be had.
There are twelve rooms to the house
resides basement. attic and closets
inc hall is finished in solid cherry; the
parlor in solid mahogany; the dining
room with antique oak: the library in
ash, and the chambers, which arc To-
Gated on the second and third floors, III
the natural pine.
1t is said to be tho finest house in the
city. MIR. Stewards residence costs
more money II is larger and has some
portable finishings which run the cost
up into the thousands.
Mr.. Asberry will move into his now
residence in short time, or us soon as
the finishing touches are put on. The
grounds will then be fixed up and
bcautiiicd in the most artistic manner
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
An Insult Resented.

i. p. Watson was knocked down and
beat up pretty badly yesterday by j. w.
BaXtcr, clc-k at the Continental
Hotel. Baxter says Watson came in
and made himself very oliicious by
playing and making general fool of
himself AT last he came no to him
lBaxt. ~ and pinching him on the arm,
sacked him at the same time. Baxter
then knocked him down. There were
several cuts on Watson's face, and one
his ears looked like n piece of beef
steak. DR.. Fry dressed his wounds
Both men were summoned to appcar
6eforc the mayor this morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
N ATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE,

n AIIUNAL HUSI \ F.SS COLLEU e.
~ Roanoke, Va.
Complete preparation for business
Young men and women admitted To any
department of the college. The com
plctc course embraces bookkeeping,
pcnmanship, business calculations,
forms, correspond rncc, mercantile law.
shorthand, typewviting, etc.
y preliminary department has been
added to the college, and will admit
boys and misses between the ages Of IL
and Is years, according toqualitications
Tho course Of study will embrace the
primary branches and first principles of
Il business education. For particulars
call at the college or address NATIONAL
BUSINESS COLLEGE, Roanoke. Va.
aug2ltf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
4 SUNDAY ADVENTURE.
Three Young Sailors Have II Narrow
Escape in KonnoIlc River.


Escape in KonnoIlc River
One Of the most serious calamitics
wcll-drcsscd yonng mon ever expert
cnccd occurred on Roanoke river Sun
day morning.
party composed Of Brooke Stcvcn-
son, Charlie ShoiIncr, Will hester and
half dozen others pilotcd by L. D..
Earhart, went To the river 70 take a
ride in boat. which was quietly moorcd
along side the bank
Six Of the Young mon entered tho
boat and started to cross by means of a
rope stretched from bank TO bank. The
craft seemed secure. but was, on close
inspection, Il rude affair The occu.
pant: were well dressed, having prom
lscd to call on some young ladies in the
afternoon.
All hands took hold Of the rope and
the boat started. At each pull they
would cry, "hcavc her" The boat did
hcavc, and when near the middle of the
stream it trcmbled from bow to stern
There was sudden give-way about
the bottom. followed by sharp crack
of breaking timbcrs.
The water looked blue and deep
Where the bottom was no one knew.
amateur mariners wanted to SEQ any
thing else but the bottom, for they
threw up their hands and cried, Lord
save us, or we perish
The boat was sinking. Grab hold Of
the rope" Was the cry of rescue from
the shore. Twelve hands again went
up and seized the rope and at tho same
time the craft went to the bottom, leav-
ing whirl and swirl above ii.
The ropc stretched and broke under
the increased weight and its load Of
human weight was dumped into tho
secthing waters. lotion was felt as
the water took them under their arm
pits. They waded out and proceeded
to look around them. There was an
open field. it was full of mullen stalks,
and on these were soon hanging all
article Of male attire. 1t was late in
evening before the adventures returned
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
Stylish IIcntlMc;ir.

Will the ladies please remember this?
We offer the most handsome line Of mil
lincry and cloaks III our opening on Sep
tcmbcr 80. October and .. Is. Il :.
Millinery and Cloal: Parlors, l35 Salem
aNNnUC.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
Step Lightly

Yes. you can by wearing shoes gotter
at j. w. Wonders e Co.. los Commerce
Strppt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
CT. JOSEPIl'S ACADEMY
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
Conducted by the Sisters of Charity,
Near Emmitsburg, Md

TERMS; Board and Tuition. per Aca.
dcmic Year. including Fed and BEDDING,
Washing, Mcnding and Doctors Fee,
5000.
Letters of inquiry directed to the
aug2Gto octl MOTHER SUPERIOR.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

l.. Weight, Jr., has just rcopened his
jewelry store in the now Nicholas Il
Woodward building, eos Salem avenue.
Everything new and complete. Special
attention given to fine watch repairing,
etc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
EDUCATIONAL.
M r S. M. C. Nj A S SIZE,

Will open school for young ladies
and cir S the 2lst Of September. Thor
ough instruction in ell branches from
primary to higher English, Mathcmat-
les. Latin and Modern Languages.
Efficient teachers in Music, Art and
Embroidery arc secured. AS She is not
canvassing information regarding terms,
etc, will be furnished Ivy addressing. or
calling on her at her residence on Scv-
cnth avenue. head OF Commerce street,
Tor any information regarding ,crn,.
&C srptl-im
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29
Still at 1t

OWhat arc they doing now? Selling
shoes for lifo. j. w. Wonders & Co..
los Commerce street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

Don't fail to see the lO-piece solid oal
chamber suits, $3.50, at Copper &
Stones.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-07-28
The Pratt Fund
crowd

The Pratt fund did not boom as
lively Monday as it did on Satur-
day. Nearly So came in on Satur-
day, but yesterday the hot weather
seemed to have wilted everything;
even the generosity OF our citizens.
The following are the contribu-
tons:
Joe Eckley and wife .... 20
The fund will be open the bal
ance % the week, and the amount
obtained will be sent to the San
Francisco Examiner to be made
the nucleus Of a fund to be start
ed in San Francisco.
When the APPEAL started its
fund it called O. each of it's con
temporaries to begin a similar one.
but is sorry to record the fact that
only one paper, the Lyon County
Times, has signiied n Willingness
to assist. Thus it happens that
Carson is the only city in Nevada
lending a helping hand to poor
Mrs. Pratt.
Some people do not realize what
a loss Of A inches of skin means.
Let any reader call to mind the
feeling and Inconvenience resulting
from having a knuckle barked, d
loss Of a piece Of skin about the
size Of a shirt button: then com
pare the pain of it to Is square
inches OF exposed raw flesh, and
you begin to realize what it means
to part with such an area Of cuti-
| Gle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-07-28
THE COMsT0Cks THIS TIME
Carson Played Good Ball, but Not
Coed Enough.

| The second ball game OF the Sc
Ties OF five To be played at Steam
boat Springs between the Com
stocks and Emporiums took place
Sunday, and was very closely con-
| tested up to the sixth inning, when
several runs were made by both
sides, as q result of wild throwing.
At the close of the game the score
stood II to 8, in favor Of the Com
stocks, who had another inning
left.
Tom Hebron, the Virginia
catcher, is one OF the grittiest
men who ever played with the
Comstocks. In the fourth inning
he had part OF his right thumb
nail taken away by a foul tip, but
after binding 1t up to stop the
flow of blood went on with the
game. In the seventh inning
another foul tip again lifted the
nail, causing an increased flow Of
blood, but he stayed with the
game and pulled the Comstocks
out ahead Heffron's throwing 10
second was very swift and accurate
The Comstocks had materially
strengthened their nine by the ac-
quisitition Of Heffron, Ennis and
Blake. as was the En- 3oriGm nine
by by Ed W aIsh, Of the Stars, IL
the pitchers box.
The defeat of the Carson club
was due largely to wild throwing
also some bad base running, chief
ly on the part of Nulty, who didn't
play very good ball.
There were two Iaughable fea-
lures OF the game. One was a
dive CClemon made in getting TO
first. When within ten feet of the
base he took Il horizontal dive
through the air and hit the bag
fiat on his stomach. The other
was executed by Haas, of the Com
stocks, who attempted to slide
nearly all the way from first to
second. His effort ended in an
ungraceful creep. O'Rourke on
first, Sullivan on second. Blake on
third and Burns in the field, for
the Comstocks handled eirparts
of the game in good share, par
ticularly Sullivan. All in all it
was splendid game and was wit
messed by large and enthusiastic
crowd