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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
A GRAND JURY IN JAIL.
They Were Arrested for Contempt of
Court and Fined $50 Each.

They We're Arrested for Contempt of
Court and Fined $50 Each
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 9.-Considerable
excitement was produced here to-day by
the arrest of the grand jury.
The capiases were sworn out yester-
day, and in response to notices sent
them by the sheriff the several Nom ers
OF the investigating body went to the
courthouse yesterday and gave them
selves up.
They were then taken to tho county
Jail and placed in confinement. There
is fine of $50 hanging over each NOM
Der, which was imposed by Judge King,
of the Forty-hfth district court, who
held that they were in contempt in
serving an attachment on him while he
was on the bench.
The jurors bore their arrest good-na-
turedly, but at once took steps 20 secure
their release. Attorney Franklin loft
here last night for Tyler with petition
to the supreme court, in session there,
for writ of habeas corpus. If the petit
ton is granted it will be at least two
days before the proceedings can be fin
ished, and during that time tho grand
jury must remain in Jail.
An indignation meeting was held by
those In sympathy with the grand jury
last night, and speeches were made in
dorsing the course that they had taken
There has been much talk by friends Of
the grand jurymen, who say they shall
be released, ii the county prison IS torn
down brick by brick
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10

Officers Flick and Poindexter and
Samuel Clayton, colored man. had
what came near being fatal duel last
night.
The officers were in tho vicinity of
the still house, on Peach and Honey
about II o'clock, when colorod man
approached them and said that some
one was breaking in tho door of
house back on the hill.
The policemen started for the house
and. as they reached it, met Clayton
coming out.
AS he stepped out of the door Flick
noticed him pull pistol from his
pocket and drawing his own weapon he
ordered the negro to hold up his hands
and give up his pistol
Clayton said that he had no pistol but
had knife which he handed to Poin-
dexter. Just as he did so he commenced
to fire at the two policemen. His first
shots were directed at Flick and it is n
wonder the officer was not killed. Tho
first bullet cut through his coat but the
second ono came little nearer. 1t cut
through his left pants leg and grazed
tho skin.
no negro SoG Oenlnu fenCe where
1t was almost impossible for tho officers
to see him, but whero he had good
chance to shoot them. When tho bullet
struck Flick, that officer jumped back
and exclaimed that he was shot
Poindexter, in tho mean time, had
emptiei his revolver, but owing to the
sheltered position Of Clayton 1t was i'm
possible to hit him. Flick had also
emptied his revolver and as Clayton
disappeared up dark alley no attempt
was made at pursuit.
The mon came back to the station
house, got some fresh ammunition and
started back to look for Clayton. After
diligept search he was found on bed
in his fathers house, apparently in
drunken stupor. His right arm was
bound up with handkerchief and his
face and hands were covered with blood,
as was also the bed and other pieces of
furniture in the room.
Tho man was taken to the station
house, whore it was found that one of
the bullets had struck his right wrist,
another ono had grazod his right side
and there were also several bulle. holes
in his clothes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
France Yersus Hrnzil.

PARIS, Dec 9.-ISpecial The Fronch
government has on hand very serious
question with the Brazilian govern
ment and steps have been taken to
bring them to settlement. 1t is claimed
by the French government that during
the troubles growing out Of the action
OF President Fonseca in dissolving the
Brazilian congress and assuming dicta.
torship, twelve Frenchman were killed
in Rio Janeiro by agents OF Fonseca.
The French consul at Rio Janeiro has
been instructed by his government to
demand OF tho Beixotte government
roparation for the killing of these men.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
THE OYSTER QUESTION.
The Government Sends II Long Special
| Message to the Legislature.

Message to the Legislature.
RICHMOND, Dec. 9.-[Speciall I'm the
senate to-day the bill was introduced
incorporating Eastern Virginia and
Underwater railroad, the capital not OK
ceeding S2,00O,oOO. The route proposed
Is from some point in Hanover, Caroline
or Spottsylvania counties to some
point on the Chesapeake Bay.
At O'CLOCK memorial service in
memory of the late Senator Heaton
came up as tho special order of the
nour' speeches were made by SEN
ators Hurt, Little, Jones, Loyenstein
blackstone, Marshall, Gordon and Fair
fax, after which tho senate adjourned
as mark of respect to the deceased.
Q In the house the petition of Bidgood.
contesting the seat of Stewart, from
Norfolk county. was introduced and tho
case referred to the proper committee.
This is bitter contest.
Mr.. Thomas bill, authorizing the
corporation court of Roanoke to sit
more than twenty days, was passed and
is now in the senate.
The Governor sent a voluminous
special message on oysters, outlining
the legislation under which he thinks
the State can reap an annual revenue
of S5,000,000. 1t opposes letting seed
oysters go out of the State, favors a
shell fish commission and the renting
OF all oyester grounds. Under the pres
ent law the oyster fields cost the State
$4,000 moro than the revenue. Produc-
tion has decreased in eight years from
nearly 100000 bushels to $500 600,
and tho men employed from 16, 600 to
9,4OO.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
a HOLOCAUST IN LoUIsv1LL1s.
Forty Girls Unable to Escape From n
Burning Building

Forty Girls Unable to Escape From a
Burning Building.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 0.-lSpecialI-
While firemen wers raking away the
ruins of the Boone Paper Company this
morning, terrific explosion occurred
in the building on the east of them in
Hamburger, Strong & Co.'s four story
building.
Flames broke out from every floor and
the building was destroyed. a number
OF firemen were caught under the walls.
-Four were killed and four were badly
hurt.
At o'clock the fire broke out in l..
A. Mem II Co.'s wholesale candy and
fancy grocery house. Forty girls were
at work on tho fourth floor and unable
to escape. Tho bodies of six girls have
already been taken out. Other bodies
are supposed to be in the ruins.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
Two New Postal Card styles.

BIRMINGHAM. Conn. Dec. 9.-The
postal.card manufacturers yesterday re-
ceiyed noticefrom the Postofiice Depart
ment that the new cards, series "a" and
&C." would be issued December 26. The
"a" card is the business mems card, OF
MANILA cardboard, printed in black
ink. The sc" card is tho ladies' card,
of pearl gray board printed in blue ink.
The vignette is very poor likeness Of
Grant. and the scroll work about the
vignette gives the card cheap appear
ance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
Suicide of u Young Man.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 0.-Norman
Gibbons, well-known young man of
Greenville county, committed suicide
yesterday by blowing his brains out
with pistol. He had previously made
an attempt to kill himself, but was pre-
vented. 1t is said that Gibbons, who
was about % years of age, had become
Respondent by reason of disappointment
in love affair, ard this led him to
commit suicide.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
QUAY SAYS BLAINE.
The Secretnry's Nomination Only n CUES
ton of His Preference

PITTsBURG, Dec. s.-Senator M. S.
Quay came up from Beaver this evening,
and, with his son Dick, took rooms at
the Duquesne Hotel. In reply to the
question, "Who will DO tho Republican
nominee for President?" the Senator
said:
81 don't know. If Blaine wants the
nomination he can have it. If his
physical condition will permit, no will
certainly be nominatod.''
lin your Judgment, will M. Blaine
be nominated?"
We'll, that depends entirely upon his
health. He can bo nominated if he de-
sires."
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
MEREDITH ELECTED.

His Majority in the District About 1000.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Dec. -[Special-
&. e. Meredith, Democrat, is elected to
congress to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of General Lee, by 1000.
majority. Alexandria gives Meredi. III
473 majority.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
Conductor and Engineer Arrested

TRENTON, N. j. Dec. o.-The inquest
this afternoon into the circums tances of
the collision on the Philadelphia al
Reading railroad near Pennington, on
Thur ,day last, resulted in the arrest OF
the engineer and conductor of the train
which DISTRACTED the course Of the New
York express. Both men were lodged
In iail
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
Col. w. w. Ciapp Dead.

BosroN, Dec. D.-lSpeciall -Col. VIM.
W. Clapp, for moro than twenty-five
years editor OF the Boston Journal. and
who retired from, that position the first
OF last July, died suddenly last night
at Hotel Vendome. Boston, his winter
residence, from acute bronchitis He
was i'll but two days.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
The Grip In Germany.

BERLIN Dec. 9.-ISpecial There are
forty thousand cases OF influenza in
Berlin. In Hamburg the disease is par
ticularly virulent. During the past week
there were ESQ deaths above the aver
age. The increase was due to influenza
and its complications.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
Not Connected WIN the Alliance

BALTIMORE, Dec. 9-The annual meet
ing OF the Maryland State Grange began
yesterday evening. The closing session
will probably be held Thursday. An
officer of the Grange says that the Mary
land Grange viii not connect itself In
any way eth the Farmers alliance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
or For sIontlvi,ico.

WASHINGTON. ID C. Especial The
naval cruisers Chicago and bennington
sailed from Fortress Monroe to-day for
Montiviaeo via ST. Thomas. and the At
lsnIa will sail for the same place to-
morrow
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
A Lengthy Communication to
Congress.

Listened to With Close Attention An the
Senate, But Barely Noticed in the
House-The Affairs of the State De-
partInont Come In For Il Good Share
of Ateention-The Effect of tho McKin-
ley Tariff Law.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
FLICK HAS A CLOSE CALL.
He and Poindexter Fired at
Three Times.

Samuel Clayton, .Colored, Who Did the
Shooting, Gets Several Lumps of Lead
From the Officers RevoIvers, But Is
Not Seriously wounded-The Injured
Man Taken to the Station House and "a
Physician Called.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
ATheatre Gutted nv Fir.

CLEVELAND. O., Dec. 9.-lSpeciall-
II. r. Jacobs Cleveland Theatre was
Quilted by fire about o'clock this
morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
The Weather,

Forecast; for Virglnla, fair, south
j iTas. stationary temperature.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
A FAmous speculafor Como

New YoRK, Dec. g.-i Special
Abraham Backer Is dead.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10

d. II. BARBOUR. ID. II. NfATSON.
ID OANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING
Al COMPANY.
Practical plumbers and gas filters.
Dealers in all kinds Of plumbers and
gas filters supplies. Estimates made
on the most improved and sanitary
styles of plumbing. All work guaran-
teed. ]. +. MELHORN, superintendent,
No. 10 South Jefferson street, Roanoke,
Va. dec6-1yr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-10
VR. 1MHoFF,

DR. 1MHoFF,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Rooms and Masonic Temple.
Hours: to 11a. M, 2 to 4 p. m, to
8p. m.
Prompt attention given to calls day
or night. Residence, Hotel Roanoke.
Telephone $50. nov7-tf
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14
Golden Gross Notes.

Mount Vernon Commandery meets to.
morrow evening at Good Templars Hall.
corner of Four-and-a-half street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, when the officers for the ensuing
term will be elected. .Anacostia Command
cry will elect officers for the ensuing term on
tuesday evening neXt..... .Halcyon Command
cry meets on Friday evening next at Societies.
Temple, corner Fifth and G streets northwest.
The degrees will be conferred on one candidate,
and the officers for the ensuing term will be
elected...."St. Johns Commandery meets on
Saturday evening at Golden Cross Hall,
3l6 Pennsylvania avenue southwest, and will
elect officers for the ensuing term.
At the last meeting of st. Johns Com
mandery Noble Commander Mrs Mary L.
Hawkins presided The degrees were CON
ferred on Miss Jennie G. Bean A PROPOSE
tion was submitted to increase the quarterly
dues and to raise the fee for withdrawal cards.
The officers for the ensuing term will be
elected at the next meeting. Remarks on the
good of the order were made by Grand Com
mander Ehle, Sir Knights w. e. Graham, e.
Barbour, and Lady Mary l.. Hawins, of st.
Johns; Noble Commander j. f. Kilgore. Sir
Knights Samuel N Hilton, Frank Z. Newton
and Lady Martha j. Peabody, OF Capital; Sir
Knight G. G. Harrison, of Mt. Vernon, and
others. 1850. At the regular meeting of Columbia
Commandery on Tuesday evening last Noble
Commander j. A. Dickinson presided The
degrees were conferred on Mrs. Kate n
Emmert, Mrs. Mary Markham, and Miss
Barbara A. Steiner, Grand Commander Ehle
complimented the eommandery ON its pro-
ficieney in rendering the ritualistic work of
the order, and also gave an interesting state
ment Of the work accomplished at the late
session of the Supreme Commandery. Re
marks were made by Noble Commander
Dickinson, Sir Knights Hughes. Gunson
Floyd, DIR. ID. Olin Leeeh, Lady jessie M
Blair, and others. The election of officers
will take place on the 23d instant,
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14
PREJUDICE AGAINST BOXING.
Some Reasons why it Should Not Be
Allowed to Prevail.

Some Reasons why it Should Not Be
Allowed to Prevail.
Harper's Young People,
The prejudice against boxing as form of
exercise, due largely to that very different
thing, pugilism as livelihood, dies so slowly
that it is worth while to dwell now and then
upon its advantages as physical and mental
training, especially for boys.
There is absolutely nothing in the way of
recreation so beneficial in every respect to
boy as boxing. l am positive-and 1
know whereof l write, for as a boy and man
l have tried them all, fencing, wrestling,
rowing, swimming, riding-that no one of
Them has the many advantages of boxing.
AS an all-round developer it is unequaled;
not one of the boys muscles remains in
active; back, stomach, legs, arms, all are
called upon for vigorous service. But
what l consider its best feature in its recon-
mendation for boys is the very thorough drill
ing which the disposition of the boy must un-
dergo. If lad is quick to lose his temper,
boxing will cure him. 1t will teach him that
no one who lets his temper get the better of
him Will become an expert sparrer; it will
speedily convince him Of the absolute neces-
sity of keeping cool and in entire possession
OF his wits in order to sustain his efforts and
avoid defeat. The boxer who cannot control
his temper is practically at the mercy of cool,
skillful opponent. One cannot spar success
fully and become flustered. boxer must
ever be on the alert his wits constantly alive,
looking for an opportunity of ASSAULT he
must be able to act instantly and with cool
deliberation, as distinguished from wild, un-
directed action. He need do no running to
develop the muscles of his legs or lungs; these
are all continuously in action.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14
Independent order off Rechnhites.

Independent Order Of Rechabites.
The event of the week in Rechabite circles
was the institution of new primary tent in
Clements's Hall Wednesday evening. Grand
Chief Ruler j. j. Murray was assisted in the
lnstitutfng ceremonies by Grand Secretary l..
H. Patterson, Grand Treasurer G.. NJ. Sizer,
Grand Lecturer w. II. Douglas, Grand Chap
lain A. M. Dewey, Grand Levte A. j. Eaton,
and Grand Guardian Clarence Mills. After
the election Of officers and christening the
new tent s. b. Clements Tent No.
B, the officers were installed by High
Chief Ruler Dewey as follows: Andrew j.
Brown, Sr., Shepherd; John H. Hancock,
Chief Ruler; j. II. Clements, Deputy
Ruler; Charles M. Sizer, Recording and
Financial Secretary Samuel s. Ellis, Treas
qrer; Walter Frere, Levite; w. H. Mcguire,
l; e.; Fred Fellinger, o. G., and A. j.
Brown, Jr., Past Chief Ruler. The tent is
well officered, and the members being mostly
young men The success of the tent is as
sured.. Past Chief Ruler Clarence Mills
has been elected installing officer for
Eagle Tent No. g.. The Eagle Juniors have
an excellent programme for their entertain
ment.. Mrs. Miller, Chief Ruler of Golden
Rule Tent No. 33, Alexandria, visited friends
in this city. during the week. Grand
Treasurer c. M. Sizer has been elected as in
stalling officer for s. B. Clements Tent No
3......Bro. M. E. Bryne will address the Friend
ship Juniors next Saturday evening. The
Rechdbite Advocdte will be issued on Tuesday
next, and will contain, besides news
of the progress of the order, por-
trait and biographical sketch of Deputy
High Chief Ruler Edgar f. Thompson,
of Virginia Tent No. 5, Alexandria. IA
petition is in circulation for a charter for
woman's tent, to be be located in Clements's
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14

and they will be installed Julv ID
At the regular meeting of Goodwill Com
mandery on Monday evening last Noble Com
mander Harvey s. Knight presided. The sec
ond and third degrees were conferred on Mrs.
Inazella T; Jones and Mrs. Harriet L. vining
Inc committee on the good of the order was
instructed to make arrangements for an omen
meeting and sociable for the members and
friends OF the commandery to take place on
the @9th instant, at Scottish Rite Hall. Invita-
tions will also be sent to sister communicates.
Grand Commander Ehle will deliver an adj
dress on the benefits and aims of the order,
and an interesting programme will he nre,
sented. On the 22d instant the officers for the
ensuing term will be elected, and they Will
be installed on July 13.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14
independent Order Mechanics.

At Lafayette Lodge No. 13, at its regular ses-
sion, Thursday, Mr.. G. E. Downs was elected
to membership. Bro. B. F. Taylor, whose
singing engagements have prevented his at
tending the lodge meetings for the past three
months, was present and was most heartily re-
ceived. The excursion committee reported
progress Visitors: Past Supreme Ruler j.
Guest King, of Annapolis, Past Masters
Neikerk and Fuse and Bro. Holt, of Goodwill
Lodge No. H. The 1st and Sd degrees due
next Thursday.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14
NEWS OF THE LODGES.
A BIG BUDGET OF ITEMS OF INTER
EST TO THE FRATERNITIEs.

A New History OF Freemasonry, of Which
Mr.. william r.. Singleton Wrote an
Important Part-The Reohabites, Me-
chanics, and the Golden Gross.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14
Not a Pauper in all servia.

PlttSburg Despatch.
The opinion is generally held that there is
nothing entirely perfect in existence. The
opinion holds good in Servia's case. 1t
has had more trouble with its reigning
princes during this century than almost all
the other European countries combined
and yet-though the fact is not generally
known-it is one of the best countries in
the world, at least so far as the condition of
It's lower classes is concerned. just think
of 1t AT the last census ESTIMATED in 1S90)
the total population was given at 2,096, ,043 of
Which not single one was pauper. There
is no such thing as a work-house in the
country. The inhabitants are thrifty, their
tastes run usually to agricultural pursuits, and
even the poorest have some sort of freehold
property.
1t is certainly pity that country with its
opportunities should be virtually bankrupt
and ruined through its worthless princes. In
stead of 'Black Georges" and "Milans' it
should have men at the wheel who would still
further develop the already excellent con-
ditions existing adding too instead of depict
ing, the public treasury.
To Atlantic City via Royal Blue Line.
Excursion tickets to Atlantic City via
Royal Blue Line and Reading r. r., the only
double-track route to the sea, are now on sale
at all b. 81 o. ticket offices in Baltimore and
Washington.
Take out an interest bearing certificate of
deposit with Woods & Co.
"Faust Beer'' is pure.
IF you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN S IRON BITTERS
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14

"Faust Beer" is pure,
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-14

Take out an interest bearing certificate of
deposit with Woods * Co.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

70 3. Is i (Botanic Blood Balm)
ha, been garen the credit OF curing
that terrible syrptnm OF hereditary
blood poison Gated cancer.
Milan Grant. Sparta. Ga, writes !:
"A painful sore cane on my lrp
which VA, pronounced epithelial
cancer by prominent physicians. |
also had much pam aUi great weak,
ness III the back. Eight bottles of
Is Is Is hraled the sore, gave me
strength aud made me we'll
G. +. ktllar, WTi.h,svAIe, Ga.
wrnes rs. Is, IS. is curing an ulcer
on NY nose Sali by all 10 be q
cancer.
James y. Greer. Athens. Georgia,
writes: For ten Nra,S / have been
"A sufferer from q cancer on my face,
which discharged offensive matter.
Nothing | tried gave relief. Finally
| gave Is +. b. a trial. The dis
charge gradually decreased aud the
caE,.r grew less unit nov there is
nothing lief, except q scar"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03
III The Orange County
Observer il the only pa
per DubIishcI in OranEe
County.

The Genera Assembly Ut North
Carolina will convene on Wednes-
day, January 9TH. Great things are
expected, and the coming session o.;
the Legislature pr%omisesto be a very
interesting ole. Gentlemen, do
what 0 think is for the best inter
ests Of the State, and do it quick,
and get back home and 9" TO work.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1891-01-03

The reason RADAM'S MICROBE
KILLER is the most wonderful medi-
cine, is because it has never failed in
any instance. no matter what the dis
case. from LEPROSY to the simplest
disease known to the human system.
The scientific men Of to-day claim
and prove that every disease is caused
by Microbes. and RADAM'S NICROBE
KILLER exterminates the Microbes
and drives them out ot the system. and
when that is done you canned have an
ache or pain. No matter what the dis
ease. whether a simple case Of Malarial
Fever or Il combination Of diseases. we
cure them All 1T the same time. as We
treat all diseases constitutionally.
Asthma. Consumption. C:.t.rrh. Bron-
chitis. rheumatism, Kidney and Liver
Diseases. Chills and Fever. Female
Troubles in all its forms. anil. in fact,
every disease known to the human sys-
TEN.
BEWARE OF FIR AUDULENT M
ITATIONS.
See that Trade-Mark (same as
ahove) appears on each jug.
Send for book History Ofthe Microbe
Killer" given away by
W. A. HAYES.
Druggist. Hillsboro,
or ID. MCCAULEY.
Chapel Fill.