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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
General cIaskson no Longer les
Chairman.
He VIII Not supey,ntend the CAMPAIGN
1his Year. lint viii he Compelled to
Take Back Seat-His Successor Ia
Williams j. Campbell, of Lllinoi,..Cther
Officers Elected Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, June a7.-lSpeciaII-
At meeting of the Republican IA
sional committee this 10 oTning, all sAe
raemb ers were present, eioher in person
Or by proxy except those from W.
oning, Nevada and Oklahoma. =.
Sloaf Fassett, OF New York, took the
floor aud placed in nomination Gen. J.
D. Clarkson as permanent chairman OF
the committee. he said that when the
doors closed on the Minneapolis con-
vention they closed on united party;
chat the friends OF Blaine were disap-
pointed we all know, but to-day they
are earnest supporters of the nomina-
ton OF the convention, and would be-
found as the front until the close of the
campaign. We are entering, he said.
upon campaign, which Is no holiday
excursion. The Democrats have nom
mated their strongest man and, while
the situation is desperate every Repub-
lioan who is really Republicans will
do everythingin his power to win the
fight in November
Fassett paid an eloquent tribute TO
General GARRISON, and said that DAVIS
and nights had not been long enough
io0 him to do what he wanted to dc for
tho Republican party. With him at the
head OF the national committee there
could be no doubt of success.
Clarkson took the floor as Fassett
concluded his speech and said that he
wished to say TO the members of the
committee tina: he fully appreciated
what had been said by I'assett aud he
felt more grateful to him and others of
the committee for their kind words than
ne could express. lie had received q
personal individual tender of support,
for the Craftsmanship of the committee,
OF torty.two members Of the committee,
yet he had learned this morning that
the candidate for the Presidency pre-
ferred another man. He, therefore,
cheeriully declined to be considered a
candidate.
At noon the committee took recess
until so'cloca, in order that President
Harrison might indicate his preference
for chairman of the con- mittee.
On reassemSling at o'clock William
j. Campbell, of Illinois, was elected
chairman; M H. DeYoung, of Califor.
MIA, vice.ohainman; Thomas III. Cater.
OF Montana, secretary; Cornelius N.
Bliss, OF New York, treasurer, and T..
u. Swords of Iowa, sergeant-at-arms,
all by unanimous vote. The committee
then adjourned to meet at the call of
us chairman and later in the evening
paid their respects to the President.
Chairman Campbell is o lawyer Of Chi
cago. lie has been twice elected State
senator and president Of the Illinois
State senate
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
A WRECK fN INDIANA.
Andrew Aiken, of Baltimore,
Among the snjured.

VALrNRAIsO. Ind, June 2r.-The
keystone express on the, Pennsylvania
railroad. was wrecked ono mile west Of
this city at noon yesterday. The FIRE.
man. Charles Miller, was killed ana the
engineerand several passengcrsseverel y
aurt. Some OF the injured NAV Gle
IRON their injuries. Their names are:
Andrew, Ait!;en, of Baltimore, in
jured internally
George Banter, conductor, head in.
ju red.
Infant child of S. Warner. Fort
Wayne. head bruised.
injured.
ES' Congressmaa Floyd King, New
York. leg injured
George w. Pyle, Mansfield, Ohio,
benjamin Perry, editor Evening Dem.
ocra0' Ureenville, 5. c., injured inter
Peter Reilly, engineer, bruised Sc
Charles Stoll, mail clerk, Fort Wavne.
side, back and head injured.
The train was due at the station in,
this city at 1905 and was running on,
schedule time. about forty miles an
hour, when the engineer struck the
outer switch of the Valparaiso ward
The bolts OF the guard rail of the switch
broke, the track spread and tho engine
dropped TO the ties. 1t ran on the ties
for twenty feet and then plunged down
an embankment, the mail, baggage and
four passenger cars following, three re-
naming upon the track Tho engine
and the baggage and mail cars were
demolished. Tho other ,hree cars were
considerably damaged. Tho fireman
was killed while jumping fro N tho en-.
CINE, the mail car burying him beneath
its ruins. Engineer Reilly was pulled
from beneath the wreck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

PAEls, June -ISpecial1 The
American legation hero has cabled to
Washington asking the authorities to
recall Capt. Borup, military attache,
accused OF having procured the plans and
descriptions of French Notifications for
illegal purposes from clerk in the
naval department Capt. Borup has
apparently lost his head and has given
several contradictory versions of the
affair in interviews he has had with the
newspaper reporters. A French detect.
i've. in citizens clothes. sits on bench
in the Avenue Marceuau, watching the
residence OF Capt. Borup and the doors
Of the American legation.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
HANDSOME RESIDENCE.
That Of L. L. Powell in the West
End

or the many beautiful residences that
are to be found in the West End OF the
city none surpass that of L. l. Powell.
1t is located on Riverside Boulevard and
occupies q lot 300 feet deep by 200 feet
front. 1t is upon the very brow of a
gentle eminonce, and from it's Wide and
spacious semicircular gallery at one
sweep the eye takes in the smiling val.
ley Of green, cross-barred at intervals
with dark copses of wood, and beyond
which rise the silent, solemn noun
tains, whose peaks are eternally bathed
in violet-hued atmosphere.
The house is handsome structure OF
modern architecture. three stories in
height, exclusive of the cellar, and
comprising fourteen large rooms, be-
sides pantries, linen rooms, etc. The
large hall opening on the gallery is fin.
ished in hard oak. The walls are
adorned with handsome paintings, and
the stairway leading up to the second
story is guarded by two bronze warriors
in full armor with half.draw swords.
The parlor is commodious apar tment
richly furnished in antique oak, with
odd chairs upholstered in cherry
and silver, and cherry upholstered in
leather. The room its elf is finished in
white and gold and the hearth and
mantel are richly and elegantly tiled
The sofas, ottomans and number of
chairs are in silk velvet tapestry and
are exqui Iitely beautiful. The walls
are adorned by number of paintings,
some OF which are especially pretty.
The Three Fates is d representa- ton of
very old and a very young woman
In friendly converse, while above them
stands figure measuring off the years.
Scandal represents three handsome
young women sitting near together
sewing and telling to each other all
they know about themselves, the com
munity and everything else in general,
while walking away from them is
young man who, as he strolls off turns
his head in their direction, betraving
upon his face n smile as though he, TOO
had been enjoying this spicy gossip
Besides these there is one more which
is very unique. 1t is a representa- ton
of Cupid and fair maiden throwing
dice The little elfs face in its modest,
mischevious expression wears an air of
contentment which plainly reveals the
fact that he will, in this case, as he
always does. win on the final throw
Two handsome paintings of the
Madonna. Loves Menu. the Tam
BOURNE Girl and Blind Wydia complete
this excellent assortment of elega Mt
paintings. Handsome corner tables of
mahogany and brass, together with a
rare assortment of bric-a- brac, consti.
tute the more important features of the
parlor. The dining room is finished
in cherry and in addition to the fine
china press there are some pictures that
adorn the walls which are very tasty
Every thing considered, this is one Of
Roanoke's most beautiful homes and
would be a credit to any city in the
land.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

At Washington = Philadelphia W ashington
game postponcd on account OF rain
AtChicagO- cleveland Chicago game pos poned
on account OF wet grounds.
At New York
New York ............ 800. o O OOO OOO-1
Boston Observation-Disclosures. 100000 o. 3
New York. hits. /; errors, s. Boston, hits &:
and Kelly.
AT Brooklyn
Brooklyn. al30OOx-
Baltimore. o : % O0003 O. 5
Brooklyn, hit. % crror-.l. Baltimore hits 49,:
Gunson.
At Cnclnati-
CincnnAt!. Observation-Disclosures. o u q > q o O. {
Lonisviiic'. q 3 o 90 o O. 5
Cincinnati, hits, II: errors 3. Louisville hits
~ errors, 3 Batteries: Dwycr, MullaEc and
Vaughn; Niau ard Grim
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Anti.Reid Resolutions Tabled

PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-The reso.
lutions Introduced by Frederick w.
Long at the meeting OF the Typogra.
phical Union No. 2 on Sunday last were
tabled at the special meeting yesterday.
They denounced the action OF the com
mittee OF Typographical Union No. q,
OF New York, in indorsino the candidacy
of Whitelaw Reid for Vice President,
and called upon the Republican, party TO
withdraw his name.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
OBSERVING THE SABBATH DAY.
The Ministers Preached on This
Subject Sunday.

The Sermons Wero Listened to by Large
CONGRATULATIONS of the Preachers
Favored the Old PuritanicaI Idea.
Others Were II Little More Liberal In
Their Views-NIanv Converts Unite
With the Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Seven Persons KilIed by Storm.

MASON CITY. Iowa, June 2T.-Comp;cte reports
from the clondoaists that laid waste many Sec
tions OF Chicka.aw county now in. In
Fredericksburg Two persons were killed and n
persons were killed outright. The destruction
TO property and growing crops will exceed
S;30t .UU In the path OF u e storm. The homes OF
twenty-cight farmers are completed, desti owed
and rs many more are partially wrecked Many
OF the farmcre are insured and the balance have
decided to ask for assistance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Suicide of IA Rich carolinian.

CHARLESTON, s. c., June 27.-Dr. A.
b. Rose, wealthy citizen, committed
suicide yesterday morning by blowing
out his brains. The deceased was pres
ident OF the Phosphate Miners Ex-
change and OF the Unitarian Church
corporation here. No cause is assigned
for tho deed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
THE CRICKETERs RETURN.

They Were Royalty Entertained While in
Norfolk.
The Roanoke Cricket Club returned
from Norfolk yesterday morning flushed
with victory. The game Saturday was
the first one that the local one has
played this season and the mem bers feel
very much elated over their victory.
While in Norfolk the club was royalty
entertained by the Norfolk boys, who
Will play game in this witty in Septem.
Der, when tho Roanokes will return the
compliment.
Following is the score in detail:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
a Murderer Lynched.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, June 27.-[Spe-
ciall-At Shelbyville, Tenn, to-day, a
mob went to the Jail and, forcibly secur-
ing the keys from the sheriff, ,ok the
murderer, w. NJ. Bates, of Rowesyille.
from his cell and hanged him to tree
in the courthouse yard. Bates died pro.
testing his innocence
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

On AND after the let of July we, the under
signed, bind ourselves not to deliver Ice in the
city OF loanoke, Va for less than the following
prices: 1OU pounds, G0c.; 30 pounds 3Uc; IS
pounds and less nj the rate of T5c. per 100.
. i. l.. DoCTHAT,
manager OF the Roanoke Cold Storage Company
l.. ii. SIMMONS,
Manager OF The Ice Company or Roanoke
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Eiecting sIexIco's President.

CITY OF MEXICO, June 27.-The first
series OF elections for the President
wore held here yesterday. Quiet pre-
vailed throughout the country. There
was no opposition to the Diaz ticket.
The tinai decision will be given on July3.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Amateur BascbnIl

The officers of The Roanoke Baseball Club will
holu Il mccting a. O'Clock tonight in the Office
OF Geo. o. Hon ton
The Roanokc club will play game ut Lynch
bur. on July
The ~ ;. " u play the Columbus this after
noon NJ oc.ock on the South Jefferson street
grounds. Thi- same was to have been played
saturday. but was o-tponcd OH account OF rain
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
OF Cniirsa

foU wish to deal with house who handles first.
Class pianos and organs lIobbic Music Co. has
enloycd that reputation for years. Warcrooms
15I Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

Having secured tho services OF several exper-
fenced aad competent paper hangers and dccora-
tors we are prepared to do all work III this line
on short notice and in the most artistic ma inner
The E. ii. Stewart Furniture Company
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Auction Sale OF Good Furniture.

WE Will sell at BIG Fourth avenue (Church
streep =: for parties leaving the CITY. on
Friday July !. at 10 o'clock nice line OF house
hold anu Kitchen furniture; also one jersey COW
lor safe privately w. w. WORKMAN ~ Co, auc-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

PROTECT You woolens from moths by buying s
cedar chest OF The +. "a. Stewart Furniture Com
pany.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
CITY BULLETIN.


At the regular weekly meeting of the South
west Council No 81. j. o. U. A. NJ, the follow
ing officers were elected: c. l.. Linkcnhokcr. C..
X. +. Winghed,N G.; George Cunningham r.
3: j. f. Bernard, a Il. s.; IL. l.. German, trcas
urer, W. s. Duse. +. s.; &. A. Cruuhart w q.
j. p. Bowman, W; y. q. Aaron, !. S.;I. \. MIR
ray, q. s.; X. f. Wingheld, trustee; reprcsen.
tative to State council, W. c. Nycmm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

The largest assortment OF house furnishings In
the South can he found at the Z. II. Stewar,
Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

WAsHINGroS, June 27.-ISpeciall-
w. a. Turk has been appointed general
passenger agent OF the Richmond and
Danville railroad. to take effect July |,
1892, with Offices at this city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Getting Into New Ounrters.

The Roanoke Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit
Company commenced moving into Its new
quarters In the Terry building yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
A North Americnn Product

ASK for North America tobacco. Ii il made
OF line Henry county leaf ana has no superior
Try 1t. Hun, Andrews Thomas, Wholesale
agents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
All Welcome
AT Hobbic Music Coz warcrooms, 151 Salem ave

WE can show you the largest stock OF wall pa.
per In the State, and guarantee entire satisfaction
in hanging same. The Z. Ii. Stewart Furniture
Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
Invited to Abingdon.

me ROANOKE Light Infantry has been invited
by Captain Watson, OF Abingdon, to participate
III the celebration ut that place on the Fourth OF
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

The celebrated Suction carpct-swecpers that
90 not wear the carpets, for sale by the f. H.
stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

SAVE labor AMI the wear OF your carpets BY
usihg the celebrated Victoria carpet swecpers
For sale by the 4. II. Stewart Furniture Com
pauy only.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

On papers, Is cents Per hundred, for sale al
this office
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

SPECIAL bargains in some slightly damaged
window shades ~ The K. Ii. Stewart Furnitur,
Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28
The weather.

Forecast for Virginia: Showers to-
night generally fair Tuesday, vest
winds, Slightly cooler.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

Estey Organs,
ALWAYS the favori'cs, for salc only by Ilobbic
Music Co., Is, salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-28

And SALEM are
nestled In the noun
tains 900 feet above
sea level. The eli.
mate ana scenery urc
u,,stirpasscd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-03

Many simple experiments show that
the surface Of waterpossesses n property
which causes II TO resist the passage Of
bodies either from above or below. This
is truo not only Of soapy water, but Of
the clearest and purest water MS we'll. 4
sheet of fine gauzo tends to float, because
It's weight being widely distributed each
OF tho numerous separate wires Is re-
sisted by the surface film so that the
water cannot readily pass through the
meshes.
Insects and plants utilize this fact in
many interesting ways. Some water
plants, whose leaves float on the water,
have very simple conirivanco 20 keep
the upper surfaces Of tho leaves dry.
This consists Of great number Of mi.
nuto hairs covering the tops of the
leaves. Water cannot penetrate among
these hairs even when the leaves arc
forced down beneath tho surface.
The little RATS Of eggs that gnats set
aiioat on the water 0re kept from sink
ing and from being upset through this
Same principle. Tho tiny eggs have
their points all upward, and they are
glued together go closely that, while
there Is open space all around the point
OF each egg, yet the width Of these
spaces Is SO slight that water cannot
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-03

The Hindoos distinguish diamonds &c.
cording TO their color. The white rank
first and are called Brahnins, the yell
low are known as Kshatris, the duslSy
as Vaishyas and the ilawod stones as
Sudras. Tho diamond dealers are chiefly
Marwarecs-a race who arc the chief
bankers and money lenders in India.
These men are perfectly acquainted
with the phosphorescent and electric
qualities of the diamond, and they are
also aware of the extreme uniformity Of
it's specific gravity.
a boiling solution Of some salt Of zinc,
called by tho natives "Tutonagum ba'-
PAM" which solution las specific
gravity Of 80. is used for the weight
test. Into this solution the stones sub
mittcd for examination are thrown.
Those that float arc rejected as not be-
ing diamonds, tho Marwarees knowing
that the diamond has n specific gravity
Of 9.59.
Tho stones that sinl; are then exam
incd. The larger pieces are rubbed with
n silk handkerchief TO excite their cleo
trio properties aud held near light sub
stances, rs small pieces Of tissue paper.
Diamonds thus rubbed readily attract
light substances. Tho phosphoroscent
qualities arc brought ont by exposure of
tho stones to sunlight, and then taking
them into dark room. where tho dia.
monds give of a cleaning light,
Cut stones which have been tested "a
above arc then examined by boys os-
pccially trained, who sort them accord
ing to their color and flaws, and It 30
very seldom that these youngsters make
mistake, SO sharp are their eyes in de-
tocting flaws and shades Of color. The
appraisoment according to size Is finally
made by the seniors, Mining and En-
ginecring.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-03

Wow ARE HIREBi NOTIFIED THAr 4
rpecinl meeting ot tho stockholders Of
sad CorpOratian Will be held NJ the uihca OF tho
Company. Room 1888 Constitution luildiLr,
Enst Temple atfeCIsalt Lake cay. on Tuesday
thc 18Th dAy ~ November, pfnNimO, nc the
hnur of ~ O'Clock u, m,, for mo purpose of
iryying on Assessment on the capital stock OF
The corporations and for the Transaction Ut such
other 6usncss Hs may properly be broeght
before said meeting.
rs order Of the Hoard Of Directors,
". j. BtATlE, Secretary.
salt Lake CITY, oct %. l,b!.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-03

One must be careful about using Nh,
English language Ia this day of literal
meaning, when the vcricst neophytc %
n society writer dare notusc the phrases,
"Thu bride entered tho church ON the
arm Of her father" or ellis eyes fol.
lowed her around the ROOM because
somo mmorist has illustrated them real.
istically
This was recalled TO my mind ycstcr-
day when entered Woodward avenue
book store. where a grave gentleman pre-.
sides. and asked him If he had pretty
chll's book"
Blond OF brunette" he inquired.
"Oh.h!' stammered. "Why do YOU
asl; tliati'
81 suppose You want the bool, 10 har.
monte, on You would not have told mo
the child was pretty"
saw wherein | had erred. but had
my revenge, for the irft thing rcad IN
the book ho handed me was this phrase,
"Ellon burst into tears
Here | snid, 81 don't want my her.
Dino Ia piaccs-plcaso give me whole
one, and | called his attention to the
remarkable physiological fact.-Dotroit
Free Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-03
PROVO LETTER.
Court Matters.-Liquor Gets a Half.
Breed Indian Into Trouble.

Special correspondence OF the NEWS.
Provo, Nov. 3.-Daniel Brannan
was tried today In the First District
court on this charge OF stealing n
brown horse. branded ak" on the left
shoulder, on September 9Th, 1892, said
horse being tho property OF VIM.
Jenkins and James Lee, oi Millburn,
Sanpete county. The defendant
claimed that the horse had been taken
IA payment for bill, and when salts
factory arrangements had been made
had been returned. On motion Of
Prose cutting Attorney Zane the case
wns dismissed.
VIM. IL. Kelly was tried on charge
of as,aultlng, with intent TO murder,
GLIDER A. johnson by firing at him
with n revolver, on August 2Sth, 1892,
at Millburn, Sanpete county. Witnesses
testified TO the shooting, but did not
know whether defendant aimed to hit
or not. Johnson did not appear. The
Jury returned verdict OF plain
assault.
George q. Binder, the hali.breeu
Indian, who Ia charged with making
two assaults, ono on Jame8 Fox anu
another on Joseph Hammer, with
Intent TO commit murder, at Lehi, on
September 8, 1892, by consent OF the
district attorney pleaded guilty TO n
plain assault In the one case, and the
other case was dismissed. He was
sentenced TO thirty dnys'imprisonment.
-. l..n q
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-03

James Tyson, tho richest squatter IN
Australia, was originally co1chmnn.
He saved "A little money and invested
In stock, which turning ont prohtably
loft him the po,Hessor of tjUD. With
this sum, not large one for the pur.
posc, he began grazing, and as he
worked hard md scarcely spent any
thing in few years he counted his
wealth by many figures. Ho started on
fifteen shilliugs week. and today he g.
worth over c3,OJO0OO aud owns moro
sheep and cattle than any other two
fluattcrs in tho world.-London Tit.
Bits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-03

umN11- wa. GANJ Era
-sALr LAKE GIFT