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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
TAX REFORM.

The subject of municipal taxation,
taken up by the Commercial Associa-
: ton, seems to be exciting desirable
interest AS usual, large proportion
OF those who attempt to discuss the sub
ject betray dense ignorance of the fun
damental principles of taxation.
The proposition laid down at the
meeting last Tuesday night, that tax
of 81 per hundred on the actual ground
values of Roanoke would raise suffi-
cient fund to support the city, remains
nncontroverted. No one can claim that
there would be any injustice in assess
ing land at its full value. A tax of 81
per hundred would be not over one
tenth of the annual value of land and a
far lighter tax than many Of tho license
taxes now imposed.
Roanoke should not pattern atter any
other city in Virginia, unless that other
city can DO shown to BIO more wisely
and more efficiently governed than any
other city in the country. Roanoke
should never initiate, but set pace of
her own.
when this city throws aside the incu-
bgs OF an old-fogy system Of taxation.
which Expresses and renrA~-.
and de.-SS --.ses industry
@ -.olopment, Roanoke will forge
ahend faster than ever. No municipal
reform can be complete in Roanoke
which does not include reform of the
tax system.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
rENDLEros a pErAuLrEn.
Tho Western Union Manager Mt winston
Skips the Town.


Tho Western Union MANAGER Mt winston
Skips the Town.
WINSTON, N. G., OCT. t6.-lSpeciall-
James NJ. Pendleton, 80 years old, the
managero of the Western Union Tele-
graph Office in this city, and secretary
and treasurer of the Twin City Club,
has skipped the city, defaulter to the
club OF between one thousand and twelve
hundred dollars. The exact amount is
not known at this time. He wrote to b. j..
Shepherd, the president Of the club,
to-day, dated Greensboro, that speculat-
ing had been his ruin.
Mr.. Pendleton was quite popular
young society man, as evidenced by the
positions of trust that he held. The
club has been pushing him for settle
ment for some days, the settlement,
however, being evaded with promises.
esserday he collected dues from sew
eraI of the members before he skipped.
The affair has created quite sensation
in the city. where he was well.known
and esteemed.
Pendleton came to Winston four years
ago and is a native of Virginia. It is
not known whether he skipped with any
Western Union funds or not. Tho audi
tor of the company will arrive to-mor-
row to straighten up the accounts,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
AN ILLcuSED BIRD.
How tho Laughing GALL Robs tho PcIlcar
OF Itn Dinner.

How tho Laughing GALL Robs tho Pelican
of Itn Dinncr.
-Four or five mangroyc trees in the vi
cinity Of Bird Key were occupied by n
colony of brown pclicans, says n corrc-
spondcnt OF the San Francisco Chroni-
Gle. The nests were q simple mass of
refuse, twigs and scawccd, and tho flot-
sam and jctsam of the ocean, upon
which were perched two large blood
marked eggs. a young pelican may be
considered one OF the comical things in
nature-n grotcsque. l-proportiosed
animal, modified dodo. and like that
famous bird, of which an old writer
said 1T was "as remarkable to the eye
as to the stomach" The voice of tho
pelican but adds to its absurdity. being
husky, asthmatic whisper.
This patient bird. with its solemn,
decor"''r h""rino. is victim to tho
laughing gull. The laughing gu..' y
ing lazy and heavy, labors at disad-
vantage in fishing, so prefers to borrow
from it's companion, the pelican. The
operation which have often observed,
rs we'll as its sequel with the frigate
bird, is as follows: The pelican flies
along at q distance of about twenty feet
from the water, occasionally prccipi-
tating itself upon school of small fry
that, not being able to see an object di-
rcctiy overhead, often become victims,
and are captured by the long bill and
pouch. Having caught the sardines,
the pelican rights itself, and for sec
ond floats sercnely upon the surface,
wagging it's diminutivc tail in satisfac-
ton. To swallow tho game it losses
it's head upward, which throws the fish
from the pouch between the bills, the
next moment being to swallow.
But here the laughing gull becomes
party to the performance. He has been
watchful follower for some time, and
now alights upon tho pclicon's hc.d or
sometimes its back, the pelican utter
ing no protest and apparently not OBJ.
jccting in the least. rs the tempting
inorsel is tossed bJ tho pelican the gull
leans forwar.snnd deity pluclss 1T from
the long DILL, and either coolly swallows
" anen and there, while standing upon
the broad back of the victim, or flies
away with the stolen fish, uttcring the
victorious "ha, ha," that may attract
tkc attention of the frigatc bird, which,
in turn, proceeds to rob the gull.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
ROANOKE, va. OCT. IL, 1891.

TIE. TIMES can De found regularly on
Gale at the following places:
Roanoke--Gcorge Gravatt, DR., NJ. l..
Smith g. Hotels Roanoke, Ponce de Leon.
Elk's News Stand, "a Salem avenue, and
Roanoke News Depot, los Hsnry street.
Bristol, Tenn.-W. A. Ward, Front
Street, Steiner g. Mathis.
Bluef1eld-Bluefeld Inn.
Lynchburg- Observation-Disclosures Hotel.
Observation-Disclosures Inn.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn, Brown 81
Brown.
Radford--Radford Inn, Jenkins News
Depot, Norwood Street.
Salem--W. 8 Taylor's Book Store.
Washing n--Willard's. The Metropoli-
Tan.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
METHODIST UNION.

Tho Ecumenical Methodist Council
has, after much discussion, adopted the
resolutions favoring moro concerted &C
tion Of the different branches of Meth
Odism and ultimate organic union.
The healing of the breach in Ameri-
can Methodism that was made by the
slavery question has been the subject
of much discussion with, apparently, no
progress toward union, but it is evident
that the meeting in Washington will
more closely unite the different
churches.
The consolidation Of these branches
into one church would be. in some re-
spects, grand achievement, yet there
are difficulties in the way that will not
be overlooked. For instance, the differ
ences in doctrine and church govern
ment that have resulted in SO many
different churches will have to be rec
onciled.
The consolidation would make bod '
30 large that it could not be propelled
by the machinery that obtains in any
of the existing churches.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
SPECIAL, SALE
In order to make room
for Holiday Goods
we offer for.
ONE WEEK ONLY
The following goods at re-
duced prices.
Sale begins
MONDAY, OCT. 10.
GLASSWARE.

GLASSWARE.
Glass mugs, usual price, Sc; this
Weeh. 5000.
Glass sets, consisting of butter
dish, cream pitcher, spoon holder
and sugar dish; usual price, 45c;
this week 81
Large extra fine glass set, usual
price S5G; this week. ......, 60
Gypsy Queen goblets, usual prioo
Soc; this week. 60
Elegantglass cream pitcher, usual
price G0C; this week. ... 13
Handsome engraved. tankard pitch
or, usual price $50; this week.. sol
New pattern butter DISH something
nice, usual price 35c; this week. cal
Celery stands, extra large, usual
price 35c; this week. ..... %
LAMPS.
Nellie BLY, night lamps, usual price
4Sc; this week. a1
Imported night lamps. nicely en-
graved, usual price 39c: this week IS
American night lamps, usual price
29c; this week. ........ 60
Decorated parlor table lamps. Sin.
shade, usual price So. 40; this.
week. IS u 10
Decorated parlor table lamp, extra.
size, usual price $500; this week >2.47
Largest assortment of plain
lamps in the city at
lilo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
Kussell,s Party Safe.

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 16.-lSpeceall +
The friends of Prof j. G. Russell in this
city are advised that his party will
arrive from Alaska next week on the
steamer City of Topeka. When the
steamer Mexico, now in the harbor, left
Chilicat, Alaska, they received word
that the party were on the seacoast at
GlourbaY, having completed tho object
of their trip to the seal reef, Mount
st. Elias. Tho party is composed Of
Prof. Russell, Thomas Hanny, Thomas
White, J. III. Cruuback, Neil MCCARTHY
and NJ. Warner. They left Seattle for
Alaska May 90 on the U1ited States
steamer Bear.
THE TIMES Anniversary Edition may
bs had in any number at THE TIMES
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17

MAJoR ALEXANDER MCDONALD, editor
of the Lynchburg Virginian, has been
nominated for the senate by the Demo
Gratis OF his district. The Lynchburg
delegation was equally divided between
Mr. Mcdonald and Major p. >. Otey,
the latter gentleman finally withdraw
ing and asking his friends 10 supp,. t
Major Nc Donald.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
HoUsE-FURNlsHlNG GOODS

Cedar wash tubs, first size, usual
price Csc; this week. .... As
CedaS wash tubs, second size, usual
price 75c; this week. .... SIS
Cedar wash tubs, third size, usual
price 81; this week.. ........... 20
Cedar wash tubs, fourth size; usual
price S1.25; this week. ...-...... 90
3-hoop cedar buckets. usual price
40c; this week. Observation-Disclosures. 25
2-hoop plain buckets, usual price
l5c; this week. Observation-Disclosures. 12
Table oilcloth, 5-4 wide, usual price
SOC; this week. "a
Bird cages, all brass, extra size,
usual price $1.25; this week. 49,. .ps
Bird cages, square and round,
painted, usual price 75c; this
1o-qua1t Touring tin pals, usual
price zoe, this week. ......... 10
2-quart covered tin bucket. usual
price loo; this week. ........ u
4-quart covered tin bucket, usual
price 15c; this week. ...... 12j
Coal hod, shovel and litter, usual
price 4Oc; this week. ..... 25
Blueing, usual price SC; this week 2
Splash mats, usual price 1Oc; this
weak o
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17

TINS Commercial Association open
meetings will be continued with tho
presentation on Tuesday evening of q
paper on THE Relations OF Railr,ad
Corporations to the Pnblic..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
cRocKERy.

1o-piece china decorated chamber
set, usual price $3.50; this week. @
Decorated naples and bowls, usual
price isc; this week.
Decorated 10 piece cham Der set, ex-
ira nice, usp&l price $3.50; this
week. =.
Decorated cup. SANGER plate, per
set. usual price $3.50; this week. /.
102-piece dinner set, something
grand. usual price si5j this week. IL.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
Food for Reflection.

Food for Reflection.
From The TIMES Anniversary Edition.
comparison of newspaper statistics
with our esteemed contemporaries may
= OF interest
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

on this sand filter, percolate through the
 various sizes of stone and at last find it's way into the supply pipe, free from im- purities. With these improvements, Bethel will have one of the finest systems of water works in the State. The water is brought to the borough. in a l2-lnch main and carried through the center or the village in 10-inch pipe; none of the branch supply pipes are less than four inches in diameter. Bethel has Il If miles of street mains and there are less than two miles of streets not supplied with pipes. The pressure through small pipe, an inch or an inch and a haif, at Benedict's factory, about the lowest point, would be sufficient, probably, to throw a stream of water 100 feet or more. There are GO fire hydrants in the borough and the daily consumption of water IS estimated at 10000 gallons. The pipe conveying this is all iron of the best quality and breakage is something al- most unknown, while frequent flushing keeps it in good order. Bethel has req son to be proud of it's water system, which is in the hands of c. II. Hart, A. w. Twiss, MT Oakley. The original cost of the water works was $25, ,000 and it was an excellent investment, for it is said that $4500 year has been received from it.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
SOUTHBURY,

Work on the oil well has been suspend ed for few days on account of the ill. ness of the uperintendeut, MT Hancock A few weeks ago, while letting down the heavy iron tools into the we'll, the slack rope struck him on the head knock. ing him against the sharp edge of all iron, infiicting a severe wound from which he has suffered more or less since Last week. it resulted in serious illness He is somewhat better, although unable to attend to business.
 Some of the members of Scattergood mission, Shelton, spent Sunday with Mrs Samuel and Walter Warner, taking part in the services at the Congregational church in the evening. The mission has been the means of doing much good in Shelton. A number have been led from sin and drink and, instead of curse, are now blessing to their families.
 Mrs Charles Hine is somewhat better.
 Miss Myra E. Potter, Daisy" was married at Brooklyn, January 27, to W. A. r. Miller, Rev W. H. Barton of Pat chogue, L. l., officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
COLEYTOWN.

William J. Sherwood sold valuable horse to Benjamin Beers of Sport Hill, last week.
 Last Friday, the shears at G. W. Brad ley's Sons ax factory broke, which will cause a weeks delay and great expense, beside putting them back with orders which are now crowding them.
 E. N. Sipperley met with q painful, if not serious accident, Friday, while work ing his we'll machine. His hand caught in the drilling cable, while winding the drum, completely taking off the nail of one finger and pinching the others badly. Had he not reached the line which shuts off the steam from the engine as quickly as he did, he would probably have lost an arm.
 Mrs c. A. N. Smith of Brookfield spent Sunday with Mrs Charles Sherwood.
 Charles Jennings and wife celebrated the fourth or leather anniversary of their marriage, Wednesday evening. Invita- tions were sent out and a great time en- joyed.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
Mrs l.. A. Dikeman.

The death of Mrs Dkeman, Sunday forenoon, was shock to her many friends, who had not thought her dan gerously ill till n few hours before she died. The two-weeks' sickness and the death of Mrs Cyrenius Northrop had taxed the endurance of Mrs Dikeman, who had been poorly for months, so that she was unable to attend the funeral, but was thought by Dr Judson to be improv- ing. A change for the worse set in, Sat urday, which soon brought her to deaths door. Pneumonia, combined with heart trouble, caused her death. Mrs Dike- man was 62 and the funeral from the house, Wednesday at ?, was attended by a goodly number; Rev Mir Linsley offici- ated. The stricken household, twice vis- ited by the Death angel in one week, has the sympathy of the entire community in their af1iiction. The burial was at Newtown, George Beers, l.. B. Booth, Aaron Sanford, William N. Northrop bearers. The only near relative who survives is Mrs Dikeman's brother, Hor- ace Northrop; a sister, Mary Elizabeth, who died in 1916, being the only other child of her father, Cyrenius Northrop. About 40 years ago, Mrs Dikeman mar ried Homer Dikeman, a cousin of H. B. Dikeman of Mount Pleasant, whose pa rental home was near Hawleyville, where the father carried on carriage silver plat ing, but afterward moved to New Ha- ven. Thither Mir Dikeman took his bride and, after number of years, open ed carriage business in New Orleans, where he died after d three-years' resi- dence. since which time Mrs Dikeman's home has been with her aged mother and her brother Horace. Mrs Dikeman had no children, but her kindly good will at -tracted the affection and respect of many outside the family and her death is the source of deep regret to wide circle, who mourn a kind and faithful Christian woman whose Life's work is ended.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
WOoDBURY.

Rev Mrs Joseph Freeman and daugh- ter have visited in New Haven.
 Edward AIvord and mother occupy the house of Mrs Ann Donelly in Main street. John w. Nichols has closed his engage ment at Dr Ketchams drug store.
 Mir and Mrs R. H. Ford, parents of F.. R. Ford, have returned totheir home in the Purchase, South Britain, after q weeks visit.
 M.F. Skelly, said to have the promise of position under Comptroller Staub, is i'll with rheumatism.
 Miss Annie Bacon has taken the place of Miss Millie Shelton at the telephone office. Fred Linton has returned to work in the knife shop.
 Mrs c. M. Russell has been confined to her bed by Il fall.
 Mir and Mrs Howard Minor rejoice in the birth of daughter.
 Misses Genie Cowles and Grace Gran nis have gone to Washington, D. o., for the Winter.
 K. $. Atwood of Wecuppemee district las lost horse, us has R. B. Martin, The first died of old age, 26 years and the other by hanging.
 Father Willard of Wecuppemee district ia reported in failing health. He has at' tainrd to great age
 Cora Isbell is in Il. z. smiths store.
 Miss Dewes Of Torrington has visited the family of c. M. Harvey.
 William Martin Of Ansonia has visited F. E. Martin.
 Next lecture in the Star course by Go Copeland, 20fh; Whats to h'nderr '
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Although but year old, last Sunday, 18th, w. H. Stevenson lodge, Brother hood of Railroad Trainmen, has roll of AZ members and hall conveniently fitted for meetings, which are held on alter nate Sundays at Great Harrington. A handsome cherry desk for Secretary Will liam Jaqua has just been added to the equipments of the lodge room. Financier W. B. Spencer being interested in the desk. Two claims have been paid since the organization of the lodge, one a few days ago of $l, 1000 for permanent disa- bilityito James Lyon, who lost his right hand while coupling cars; the other was for Michael Nalty, who was run over some time ago. The lodge is in a florish- ing condition and deserves it's success.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Have you cough or cold? If yes? Dr Chatfield's Cough Syrup is made for you. herbs and barks. Made in sensible honest way, it is pleasant, safe, reliable and sure to cure you. 9 cents buys a bottle anywhere. At Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

In another column will be found the statement of the Mechanics & Farmers savings bank of Bridgeport for the first of February. This bank has been stead fly gaining in deposits for the past few years at the rate of over $1OO,OOO and never was in more prosperous condi- tion than at the present time.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
VOLUME XIV.

A new edition of Housatonic time tables, dated February 9, has just been issued. It contains, besides all neces- sary information as to the movements and connections of trains, elaborate and useful maps of the territory covered by the Housatonic and leased lines and con- neetiops.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Last Friday was red letter day for Col Stevenson's Housatonic system, as formal possession was taken of the Shepaug and trains are running again over the Derby to New Haven, the wreck wrought by the Housatonic river at Birmingham having been repaired. The new officers of the Shepaug include John L.Macauley for president, Col Stew enson for vice president and Alex Me Neil as suprintendent once more.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Trinity church has been presented with beautiful hymn board, which was used for the first time, Sunday. It is in the form of a cross, handsomely con- structed of black walnut and is used to announce to the congregation the day, the Sunday and the hymns for the day.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Wife John, will you take me to the theatre tonight ?" John :-ssNo ot tonight, Doxy. l want to read the paper and see what the editor has to say about the eco nomical Brussels soap.''
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

In justice to the person referred to by Mir Dick in his card, last week, the BEE feels constrained to say that the item was not 'instigated" by any one, but was gleaned by a reporter as perfect ly legitimate piece of news and, aside from a few minor details, was correct.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
Widely and Well Kroun

It is surprising to note the favorable opin ions we hear expressed daily in regard to the unusual power which kcmp's Balsam DOS sesses in curing coughs and colds. Many oi our people seem to think it a marvel of a cure for 1nfinenza and all throat and lung troubles and keep it always on hand in the family All our dealers sell it. Large bottles soc and sI
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
STEPNEY.

The 75th birthday of Mrs Eli Leaven- worth was pleasantly celebrated, the 14th, by family gathering and number of gifts:
 Fancy basket, Beach Hill; felt table cover, Mrs B. Hill shoulder shawl, Edith and Wal lace Hill; ornamental scarf, Mrs A. Leaven- worth; set of silver teaspoons, Mrs N. Lea venworth and Miss Emma Leavenworth i; dress pattern, Mrs N. Leavenworth; rug, Mir and Mrs Frederick; picture, Ralph and Roy Broderick; salt cellar, Miss Wetherbee.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

As there Is to be unusual interest in the next session of Newtown council, No. 9S, N. F. IT., full attendance of citizens is desired, Tuesday, 24th, m.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

The ladies of the Congregational church are to hold 25c dinner and SUD- per on Friday, February P, in the lec- ture room. Bill of fare: Oysters escal- loped and stewed. pies, cakes, tea and coffee. The money is to help pay debt of S75 at the bank. After the supper, there will be cake sale.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

The change of some text books in New town schools will be considered at the adjourned meeting of the school board, Monday evening, 23d.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

James Farrell, who always raises No. tobacco, sold to New York parties, this year, for 13c.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Robert K. Bassett has secured posi- tion with Hurd & Jones, the Bridgeport dry goods and notion dealers.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
F10A7Ig2ls t Shoe N ews
 Bridgeport, February 20.

Ever since the first of Janu- ary I have been selling shoes at a dollar off the usual prices, more or less.
 I call it a dollar off, because it has an agreeable sound, and is easily borne in mind. It isn't always a dollar exactly.
 A very bad habit has come into use among merchants of late--it's an old practice, but has grown enormously latterly-- marking things up with a view to marking them down.
 If I were going to be a liar, l think I'd "go the whole hog, as the saying is, and be brave one.
 If I were going to cheat, I think I'd cheat as much as I could and be done with 1t.
 I'd go to a bigger city than Bridgeport though. What g place New York would be to hide in!
 l have lots of shoes at dollar off, more or less. The of-price season is passing
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Lasts twice as long as cheap soap for laundry use-Brussels.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
Effective

than any other pill ever took Mrs B. c, Grubb, Burwellville, Va.
 For years have been subject to consti. patton and nervous headaches, caused by de- engagement of the liver. After taking various remedies. l have become convinced that Ayers Pills are the best. They have never failed to relieve my bilious attacks in a short time; and am sure my system retains it's tone longer after the use of these Pills, than has been the case with any other medicine I have tried. HI. s. Sledge, Weimar, Tex. -
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
he Use Of

Harsh, drastic purgatives to relieve costtve. ness IS dangerous practice, and more liable to 1asten the disease on the patient than to cure II. What is needed is medicine that. .u ehec.uaiiy opening the bowels, corrects the costtve habit and establishes a natural daily action. Such an aperient is found in
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20
Ayers Pills,

which, while thorough in action, strengthen as well as stimulate the bowels and ex- cretory organs.
 For eight years I was afflicted with con. supatlon, which at last became so bad that the doctors could do no more for me. Then began to take Ayers Pills, and soon the bowels became regular and natural in their movements. am now in excellent health. ' -Wm. H. DeLaucett, Dorset, Ont.
 When feel the need of Jathartfc, take Ayers Pills, and find them to be more
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Postmaster Sniffen of the Hook has been kept from his office several days by illness
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Miss Nellie Northrop, who has been very ill indeed, is somewhat better, we are glad to say.
The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

Morris Clahane and Daniel T. Corbett spent Sunday in the Hook.