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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-27

lions will be offered. These handsome
rewards for perfection in templar drill
Twill be sufficient to ensure lively con-
TEST. st. Bernard commandery drill
corps, OF Chicago, now holds the posi-
ttion of champion, and they are prepar-
ling to make vigorous contest to hold
their prestige and place. Holyrood
Icommandery, of Ohio; Palestine COM
fmandery, of New York; Apollo COM
lanandery, of Troy, N. Y; Monroe com
}mandery, of Rochester, N. Y; Detroit
lcommandery, Michigan, Mount Vernon
Ecommandery, Columbus, O.; DeMolay
tcommandery, Louisville, Ky; Boston
!!commandery, Massachusetts,: Zion COM
mandery, Minneapolis, Mimi, are
among those that have already entered
The list to compete for prizes.
In various parts of the country clubs
nave been formed among tcmplars OF
sarions communicates for the purpose
of making the excursion to Dever.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-27


land some in Canada, are active in MAX
ling preparations to attend the next
injecting of the grand encampment of
1.-THE United States in Denver. The en-
thusiasm developed on the subject seems
ITO be unprecedented. All the leading
|commandcries in the country will be
Fin line; and unless present calculations
are very wide of the mark there will be
fifty thousand templars in the process
ision in the streets of this city at that
time. The tcmplars of Denver are 60
ing forward with the arrangements to
|entcrtain the visitors very successfully.
lAll the prominent citizens, the board of
trade and the leading clubs of the city
arc taking hand III the prepara-
!tions and contributing literally toward
the expense fund. The hotel commit
tee are taking every prccaution and
(gnard against any cxtortionate charges,
and they cmphatically deny the state
tpent, published in the eastern press
some weeks ago, that the hotel rates
would be seven dollars day. The hotel
rates will in no case be advanced and in
!some cases liberal reductions will be
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-27

1. INSTALLMENT STOCK. = Mem
bership fee, 81 per share, which carries
the stock the first month, after that the
monthly dues are go cents per share.
Q. PAID UP INTEREST BEARING
STOCK.-s5o per share (par value, s1oO),
yielding dividend, payable semi-an-
nually, January 1, and July 1, OF per
cent. per annum, which is duly remitted
by check to the shareholder.
8. The stock is expected to mature in
seven years from date of each series re.
spectively, the same being issued
monthly.
4. There is no investment anywhere
safer or moro profitable than it's stock.
With the assets of the Association in
vested in first mortgages on improved
town real estate, duly insured for the
benefit OF the Association, on a basis
not exceeding so per cent. of it's value.
as ascertained by appraisers who are
themselves stockholders of the Associ-
alton, while the debt OF the member
borrowing is being curtailed evory
month of its existence, it is difficult to
conceive of safer investment than it's
stock affords to the prudent investor.
Apply at Home Office, ITO Jefferson
street, or to
JAMES R. TERRY, or to SIMMONS,
CARPENTER 6 TINsLEY, Roanoke,
Va. aprl9-1y
Old papers for sale at The Times oftice
10 Cents q hundred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-27
a Novel Electric Organ.

Liverpool man has invented an
electric organ with many novel features.
He does away with the stop-knobs. a
touch OF the button instantly putting
the stop in or out of operation. BY the
action of the transporting switch" the
music as 1t is being played may be
transposed TO higher or a lower KEY
by the action OF the electric current.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-27
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
A FIRST-CLASS INVESTMENT.

We offer the best security in the city
and pay semi-annual dividends.
AS A WINGS BANK
this institution offers special induce
ments. Paid up shares $50 each. In
stallment shares 81 per month. Shares
may be subscribed for at any time. For
further information address
THE PEOPLES PERPETUAL LOAN
AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
WIN. L. WINCH,
Secretary. and Treasurer
Masonic Temple ian4.tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-27

THE TIMES Anniversary Edition may
by had In any number at THE TIMES
business Office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-27
TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE.
Next Years Gathering Of knights
Templar at Denver.
Preparations nrado on Gigantic Scale
What Has Already Been Dono to
Mako tho knights Comfortable
Leading Officers.
Especial Denver (col.) Letter

Especial Denver Cody Lotter.1
From reports that are daily reaching
the executive committee of the tricn-
mial conclave, it appears that nearly
every leading commandery of the
knights Templar in the United States,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28

Theta, Sigma CHI, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Kappa Aipha
Theta, and Delta Gamma. healthy rivalry and friend
~ feeling exist between the frternies. but there Is
more or less antagonism displayed toward them by the
barbarians Glass spirit and college enthusiasm are
at their height In this Western university. II any one
doubts that the Nebraska student Is enthusiastic
and wideawake, let him attend intercollegiate
gathering OF any kind where the students are rep
resented, whether II is baseball match orator.
cal contest. The university yell is simply deafen-
ing when given at fall blast and drUwrs every heroic
effort the part Of rival college that asDires TO be
heard. This is the veil "Uutni, ver-Ver-veIst V,
N-e-bIaas-ky Ooh! My-y.' The first sylables
are staccato but the last are longdrawn-out thunder
Gus fortissmo
While the university was unllampered by any vestige
OF tradition prejudice its early history be read
in the history of the people. Twenty five years ago
Nebraska had 40 Heating population. largely made up
OF rowing restless people whose desire was 10 move
further west But IN the OF time many OF the
dissatisfied had moved on and those that remained
That element in Western civilization which gives the
people certain clearly defined characteristics must In
measure give color to their Institutions OF learning.
The peculiar environments In the way OF country and
climate, In the bolndess eXpanse Of prares necessarily
affect the temperament Of the people and tend TO make
them in their Intellectual life broad and philoscphc.
This subtle Influence Is felt in the State Uni
versity.
II is In the State universities that people in the West
look for their leaders In politics, and for the trained
scholar I'm governmental science. And II Is for this
reason that Nebraska University aims To give special
attention all those problems that OF interest TO
the community at large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28

university The students In chemistry have 10 large
extent given their attention 10 such practical subjects
as the analysis Of sugar bees or Of the waters of the
state Professor II. H. Nicholson has made valuable
contributions to the field Of chemical science. few
years ago he discovered acid and he now spends
n great deal OF time I'm his. laboratory working out
original themes. Professor sherman's lectures on
literature are decidedly original well as compreen
slve In their scope. His treatise on the Sentence.
Length in English Prose. which was published in Uni
versity Studies In 1880, received Complementary
notices. and aroused discussion In European universities
The investigations resulted in furnishing basis for
new departure for postgraduate work in literature.
The course In history, long under the direction of
Professor Howard, is second only to that at Johns
Hopkins In the study of history and political
N.Y. particular attention is given to such subjects
Institutional history administration, taxes, finance
corporations, constitutional law, statistics, and all
phases Of social problems that well be included In
the curriculum. When Professor Howard left the
University Of Nebraska for the Leland Stanford Uni
versity and Professor Edgcn, of the department of
modern languages returned to his native country to
accept chair in the University Of stockholm, Nebraska
lost two of her most eminent men.
Aside from the college OF literature, science and art
and the industrial and agricultural colleges, a law
school has recently been annexed. II had maintained
separate existence, and was organized irrespective of
the university but its hourishing condition and
cessfu management warranted its annexation TO the
university
Grant Memorial Hall, which was erected in 1888.
furnishes a coninodious room for drill in Indictment
weather. All the male students required tn drill,
and so popular was one of the commandments that the
young organized company a few years ago.
which subject TO the regulations the regu
lar companies. All the cadets drilled together the
campus during dress parade, and the Governor and
Ills staff nsp ected the womens company carefully
fho he ddpd thetl cal ly nj
the cadets looked decidedly military in their
uniforms. The only costume that ever rivalled the
cadet suit the oxford gown, which subse-
qucntly adopted the senior costume.
Flourishing literary and debating societies command
great deal OF the students surplus time-if they may
ever be said to have surplus time The Greek letter
fraternites represented are Beta Theta ri PHI Delta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
NO SETTLEMENT WITH ANDREWS.
A DEADLOCK IN THE NEGOTIATIONS OF THE
STANDARD GAsIIGHT COMPANY.

DEADLOCK IN THE NEGOTIATIONS OF THE
STANDARD GAsUGHT COMPANY.
Wallace C. Andrews, ex president and cx-member Of
the executive committee OF the standard GasgDt COM
pany again faced the directors OF that company yes
terday The board met Mt the offices OF the company,
at No. Cortlandt-st. and Mr. Andrews was present
by virtue Of his Office director. which he sti retains
Only his resignation from the presidency as has been
stated. prevented his being depOsed from that place.
The resolution designed 20 effect his deposition was
ready for presentation at the meeting last week. at
which the serious nature OF the charges against Mr
Andrews first made known. Mr.. Andrews Is
usually equal TO emergencies and bis resignation came
In the nick OF time.
The meeting yesterday not long one, ana no
definite results arrived at The directors would pre-
fer to settle the matter out OF the courts and they will
meet again at p. on Monday for final cohIrehce
the case will be called in the courts probably on
Tuesday. The directors stand firm in their demand
that at least S2,0OO00O Of the common stock be re
turned TO the company by Andrews and the estates
Of General Francis b. spinola and J. A. honheimer
TO each Of whom Is thought Andrews transferred stock
of the par value OF 100000 Andrews yesterday
reiterated his assertion that only $i5OOOO0 OF the
stock remained In his possession This he has offered
TO the company leaving 100000 to come
from Mrs. Spnola and Mrs. Monheimer
These women have expressed willingness to return
$l25,OOO OF stock each from the fees paid to their
husbands for legal services. They positively refuse to
increase these amounts, however and assert that to do
so would make elr payments to the company entirely
out Of proportion 10 the amount which Mr.. Andrews
offered 10 refund II has been asserted that the two
women made objection to returning larger amounts
Of stock to the treasury Of the company until they
learned the size Of Mr.. Andrewss little contribution
II he was to give no more than 81, 500 000 they said
they would limit their assessments to 1925 900 each.
This deadlock reached at the meeting on Tues
day, and II was not broken by yesterdays delibera-
tons The committee which had been appointed on
Tue day to confer with Mr. Andrews able report
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no progress. they had run up against tho olahk ws
of the expesldents reiterated statement that he haa
offered TO refund all the stock he possessed and that Nc
could not therefore, go beyond the SI50o,ooo. Ihe
directors showed no tendency TO believe Mr. Andrews
as TO the amount Of the stock Of the company
still in his possession, and lntimated to him that more
dilgeDt search In his treasure vaults and DOORS Oh
record might reveal stock the existence OF which ne
had forgotten.
the company TO whom the discovery of the alleged
illegaes Is attributed has discarded all reticence In
speaking Of the company's difficulty with Mr. Andrews
" II 1t Is true" said Mr.. McKegc yesterday as Mr.
Andrews asserts that he has disposed of all his
holdings Of stock except 81 500 900, there Is
nothing the tnsfer books TO show for IT, The publ
cations concerning the have brought some stock
holders In here who bought stock OF Andrews and oil
whom we had no previous record. We believe, how
ever, tina, he has good deal more stock than ne
has offered 10 return. The directors will not take less
than 81 900 900, and Mrs spnola and Mrs. Monheimer
say they will not give more than s125oOO each 1t is
Russell sage, ID. II. McAlpin, John T. Terry, H. H.
whether he will give up more stock, or Will
hazard every ding he's got in the world. There
will have to be restitution either OF STOCK
or money. In the latter it will take good deal
OF money, aud Mr.. Andrews, imagine, would have
hard time to raise 1t. The directors unanimous so
far us / know II any Of them are giving support to
Mr. Andrews / do not know it, -
Mr. Andrews said after the meeting that his attitude
was exactly the same rs before. He was willing TO
give up the 81 900 in stock he said, but the offer
was conditioned upon MIS- spnSlss and mrs u mT
IL mny indicate that Mr.. Andrews's OFFER was not so
frank and open handed IL appeared at first sight
were j. A. Bostwick, tie president Of the company
Russell Sage d. II. McAlpln. John I Perry, IL. H.
Brockway Frank T!lford and Ferdinand MoKelge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
We UNIVERSITY 0FNEBRASKA.
,.xr FEATURES OF ONE OF THE CHIEF IN
s,,r1uoNs OF LEARNING IN THE WEST.


,,,,o,u. Neb.. Nov. IL speciaD.-when distin-
80 ,ecturer at Johns Hopkins prophesied that the
s institution of learning In this country would
e he one of the state universities of tho West.
eo - that of Michigan Nebraska, the question
sue" ,n the educational world as to whether the
sNs =. had grounds 10 warrant such statement. The
nj which the University OF Nebraska holds, not
"" amour western colleges but among the larger
oas ~ America. and its rapid growth within the
e srv wears may be attributed to happy combna-
~ :, e.nses Its location the extent of its endow
w. -, the broad principles upon which IL Is founded,
1ose connection with the public schools, the
Ms,b Of its faculty, and the increase in the number
.,vaspts. have all contributed to the growth and
" I,x Of the Institution. Within the last few
~ ,he standard OF the public schools in the state
v ,.en raised to make the high schools the direct
's ~ the university diploma from the advanced
~, admits the student to the freshman class with
,,smiuation Just as soon as adequate prepari-
vs. a., admission TO the university is furnished by the
" hools the preparatory school viii be abolished.
h IT,. relation existing between the State University
~. uuhlic schools makes the university the real
~" II supplements the high school, and thus the
20 or continuity, Of the educational system Is
UIe, a The location is good for several reasons.
W roung. enterprsing city Of Lincoln with its
lN .oo ,rhahitants its numerous churches and col
w. & the capitol Of the State, and the site OF the
Nsr ~ the state Institutions afording the student
.,ari,es and corrections, of corporations and
~. excellent opportunities for practical study
!. ss subjects
a -oncb nav be expected of an institution that has
j. among its instructors such men as g. Z.
s..Shsrrv c. E. Bessey, A. ii. Edgren G. f. Howard
~ A sherman. Professor Bessey is unquestion-
~. ,0e Of the first botanists in this country. His
's hoOks are used In al the leading academies and
- The facilities offered for the study of
LAM are unsurpassed, If eQualled IN any college In
America. ,. H.. A.. ..,,s,, -, .oh .,
-.nses are of course, essential adtuncts OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
THE AMERICAN MINING AND SMELLING co.

Chicago, Nov. ga bill filed in the Circuit
Court to-day by Sarah A.. Edith and Virginia Cop
land and VI. n. Lamb. all of Washington, d. C., ask
ing the appointment of receiver for the American
Mining and Smelling Company, Illinois corpora
ton. Compliments say that in October 1880, they
owned stock In the company Of the par value Of
1921 900. 1t is alleged that month later Daniel p
Els and c. A Otis entered into conspiracy 10 secure
all the assets for their own With that end in
view they gave notice to part Of the stockholders to be
present at a special meeting, at which misleading
statement Of the companys affairs made that
the stockholders were thus induced to turn to
the defendants all of the companys property, the de-
PENDANTS assuming its Indebtedness. Complainants
allege that this act In fraud Of their rights, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
REPORTS OF COURTS OF RECORD.

Albany. Nov 81 CspeciaD.-E g. Whitaker and j.
Newton Fiero sitting the Committee on Law Reform
81 the State Bar Association this afternoon, discussed
the subject of reporting earlier and cheaper forms OF
decisions and opinions In courts of record. Mr. Fero
as directed TO draft bill for presentation to the Legs
atur providing for the publication Of reports Of courts
am,monthly or monthly. The classes Of reports are
10 he divided into three: Courts Of Appeals, Supreme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
A TELEPHONE LINE TO CHICAGO.

Chicago. Nov. % (specinD.-The Bell Telephone
Company here that 1t Is now spending sew.
era million dollars in the building OF telephone line
which will give direct communication between New.
York and Chicago. This line will be finished by the
opening OF the Worlds Fair and will be the greatest
long distance line in the world, being almost 1000
miles in length As the line is Of the finest coppsr
WIRE the cost will run up into the millions. New
York will be able verbally to compliment Chicago
on tho opening day Of the Fair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
COURT OF APPEALS CALENDARS.

Albany. Nov 27.-Both divisions OF the Court Of
Appeals will reconvcne on Monday. The motion cal
endar Of the First Division for that day is follows
Nos 237. 2oS, $780, 202 315. oe6, 3l6 aos 80. 31:.
81, 313 and 3i4.
The calendar for the Second Division for Monday
is follows: Nos 6ls 514 $50, COG. 412, 447.
466, I42 and AT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28

Court and miscellaneous the latter TO include city and
surogates' courts by the proposed change Is
thought the number OF volumes OF court reports would
be cut down Dy one-haif, and the cost by three
quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
Dress makinQ.

A ~ ~
A, -yykLSshAKER AND LADIES
sg8ln, aAlLOR--Artlst IA fitting and de.
WortS n ~, returned from Paris late with
and u. iIloacnot, Mrs Connolly: carriage
1ngisise s sn creations: eOrsage de copI
k<t ~, me tlilor-msde suit. wraps, &c. ;
PAY. ss ns and style in New York or no
III ave " aay or At home. MURET, 1874
A EXPERIENCED DRESsMAKER
c.y. customers at hons or by tie
4. y. l25 West 2Sth.st.
"A ntti ~ DREsSMAKING, perfect it-
Lotles costumes; hotel orders at short
z6s va .ies dresses. eI2 I'D. Nine. OWEN.
.sst zso-st.. City.
a. sihsttlssMAKER from Paris latest
Nine eIio.s In street and evening dresses.
- 1"NSo. lS2 West 33d-st
a ficaassili 10 oressmskine Imported fash
pQrebss. "a note orders a. short notice goods
fssf 80, II desired. Mrs. MeELROY, 80
~ -. Ssa--e.. opposite Denning's.
u fll,ssssaaaAKER.-English, with best
q Out 10 e. .s would Ike 70 work at home
bULiI ~ ne day At reasonable rates. Mrs.
sA' lS wsyesley Place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS.
San Francisco NoY. 27. 1891.
OIL MARX ErS

OIL MAI&ETS.
OIL City Penn, Nov 27.-Naticnsl Transit certificates
opened at 5sas highest. $50, lowest 57s. closed 57
Sales 10000 bbls clearances 5000 bbls; charters
Pittsburg, Penn, Nov. 27.-Petroeum certificates
opened at $50. closed at SO highest, $50 lowest 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28

ask for the appointment Of receiver The company
owns three silver mines nj Lcadyille COL on WHICH
1t has spent between 100000 ard 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
Dcrk Uantep.
-%~H<-=~7
Males.

Males.
VOUNG MAN would like position In
wholesale house, or az anything can
furnish best reference. ENERGY, Box IL
Tribune Office.
W DUNG MAN from the South wishes 10
1 travel for first-class grocery house
several years experience; good reference
Address VI. Il. r., 80 Myrtle-ave., B'klJn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
miscellaneous


GENTLEMEN wishing to dispose OF their
~ lett-on clothing at fair value will
please call on or address EDWARD
MILLER, 90 6th-ave.
I ARGEST ASSORTMENT OF hat pms,
- stick.pins, brooches. Gilt and silver
belts at wonderfully low prices. JAMMES.
JOB Broadway and 10 West 30th-st
OIL PORTRAITS from ~ up. completely
" framed taken from any photograph like.
ness guaranteed illustrated circulars mailed
free. LEONARDO ASSOCIATION, 101
West 2lst-st.
IT HE celebrated Lavalliere Corsets are
L the best-fltting and most comfortable In
the world !; 95c upward. JAMMES. Sole
Importer. 900 Broadway and 10 W. 30th-st
T. ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA-want
~ u purchase. ninth edition. Give full
PARTICULARS and price. J. 7. w, Tribune
Office
w ANTED.-Cyllndcr press work. S. &
w d. y. HUEBSCH. 3D. Ptarl.st
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nooms ~ Gnfeos

,-rrn 0Rv single gentleman q
~ n,,adinm.slzed pleasant room, without
800 IN The home OF small family ioca,
no., .o1'' between 4th and 9Th sves s.h ana
s sSp sts references exchanged Aeareas a.
II Box IA, Tribune once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
Zip RenI estate 90 Eet.

IN Nm -S-~sS~,S 49,
VI LLASE.-Vacsnt lots on 18th. 18th
l.a ps-V2 Sc, between Avenue A ana
IafS .,s's, aiso small brick building on
psoor, Apply % III. D., or JOHN U.
.--SoehAs, 40 Exchange Place.
i tghI LOFTS, excellent for manufactur-
sleysses. stsm heat, steam power, steam
,o,.''. building equipped with Hardness
law 80. hfe e1tinguisher, low insurance,
q. nsss Apply az elevator, 90 Walker
:: mar Broadway.
o,l6 WEST 46TH-ST., near sth-sve--,
ssde,. Infee-story brownstone in perfect
SrYrrscnt 800 per month. Apply 70
EDcI1 CASH. II shave, or j..
'AH LEAYCRAFT, 1874 Broadway.
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Cpnntrp I fal estate % Get


nj ORRISTOWN.-A large, elegant mod.
eommOdious stable: convenient TO station !;
In good height orhood TO let for winter or
IS mnths. J. HENRY JOHNSON, Nor
ristown, n. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
Dressmaklue.

n RESSMAK1NG by the day or at home
~ ehildren's clothes included. 40S East
5Sth-st, top floor.
L. IRST-CLASS DRESSMAKER wishes TO
60 out by the day. DREsSMAk SR,
225 East l1th-st
SEAL GARMENTS REPAIRED; home
- or out Mrs. BARKER. l16 West
39th-st. IL years with George Smith,
Regent-st., London, and Gunther's, 5th-ave.
= tai I dresses' $40 D up; work
shown. Nine. OATES. 240 West 23d-st.
-SO AMSTERDAM.AvE., ring Demo-
j, tCO hue's bell.-First class dress
maker. to 90 out by the day or work home
reasonable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-28
flats % Eet. Antnrnlsheo

A LII LIGHT rooms and bath; steam
"A heated. decorated near Park lovely Tor
small families. 80 West 6ith-st.
II LACk BUILDING,
ID 25l 5th-ave., entrance l East 2Sth-st.
Large and small suites for Housekeeping.
II RANKLYN, SO East l1th-st., near
l. Broadway .-Pleasant 7-room suites, $40
and $50. JANITOR