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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

If the gallery in the wigwam had
given way, or If the building had col
lapsed, somebody would have been di-
rectly responsible for the appalling
fatality that must have resulted,
says a Chicago newspaper. Re
cent developments as to the alleged
unsafeness of the structure are sem
sational in the extreme. Compe-
tent architects examined 1t before it
was used and pronounced it unsafe.
Abraham Gottlieb and Samuel G. Ar
tingstall, both well-known authorities
on such matters, wrote out an opin-
ion to that effect, and they also rec
commended that not more than hall
! of the seats in the gallery should be
occupied. Mr.. Gottlieb says that on
the night Of the storm he lay in bed
restless and almost in agony, as he
contemplated the appalling accident
that might occur at any moment.
Mr.. Gottlieb is confident that the
architects report was delivered to
members of the building committee
before the occupation of the building,
and Mr.. Donnersberger, one Of the
committee, admits having received it.
The committee can congratulate
themselves that the wigwam did not
collapse. If an accident had hap
pened they would have found them
selves in an exceedingly ugly position.
The architects who made out the re-
port should have given it to the pub
lie. To have done so would have
been but an act of ordinary courage
and honesty.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

THE definite retirement of great
man like Prince Bismarck from pub
lie affairs is always subject of deep
popular interest. So long as 1t was
merely by act of the boy-Kaiser that
Bismarck was retired, no ope was
willing to believe that it was forever
But now that he has said so, on his
way to his sons wedding in Vienna,
there is no reason to doubt that the
Iron Chancellor believes his political
usefulness at an end. All the heroes
of his great epoch, save himself, are
gone, and he feels like huge and
ancient oak, spared by accident,
when all the trees around him are
felled. The world of action will not
say good-by to Bismarck without a
sigh.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

notice is hereby given to Jacob
Schnitzer, otherwise, Eminc Pasha,
that his getting a At oftdeadness on
him every little while Is ausgespielt'
A cat has only nine lives, and some
body will make it q point to insist on
his justifying theseireports If they are
heard much oftener.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

THE idea that dueling is an obso-
lete custom is given the lie by the
fact that the time can hardly be re-
called in the whole history OF Paris
when there have been so many duels
as have been fought there recently.
A perfect epidemic Of dueling seems
to have broken out, four or FIVE en-
counters being often noted In the
same day. Not few of these meet
iDgs have been caused by insulting
attacks upon the Jews, which have
been resented by Jewish officers OF
the French army. The apparent mo-
tive OF these attacks is the desire on
the part of the French people to pro
pitiate the Russians by aiding with
the latter In their attacks upon TIN
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
A,phibsous Boat.

A locomotive steamboat" is being
built in Sweden for the navigation o.
a chain of small lakes separated by
falls. The boat is TO be fitted witt
wheels, aud power can be applied
either to the propeller or TO the loco
motive driving wheels.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

Muscovite Jews-a fact which can
hardly be said TO show the French In
an amiable light. The significant
point, however, is the method OF re-
dress taken by the Jews The whole
condition Of things has strong sa-
vor OF medieyalism which would
nave seemed impossible at this age Of
the world.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

1T was great Judge Of whom an
other English Judge said, Infatuated
by his self-satisfled aspect, There e
goes, the old. 'umbug, cumming a
ymn. 'Ow 'ate inn iclu.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

HENRY M. STANLEY's debut as an
English politician is made doubly
interesting by the enthusiasm with
which his wife enters into the can
vass. Mrs. Stanley proposes now to
carry his election by storm of her
own feminine enthusiasm. She prac-
tically wrote his address Of accept
ance, and it is said that she will take
the stump in his behalf. No one who
has heard the explorer speak will
wonder if his wife proves the better
orator of the two. Mrs. Stanley has
all along been opposed to her hus-
bands returning to Africa, and prob
ably her disgust Of the Dark Conti-
nent has something to do with her
enthusiasm over his campaign. Thus
will a great explorer be transformed
into a dull and commonplace poll
tician. ss,...-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
Two sisters.

Hero is a bit of dialogue from the
New York Press. The moral of IL Is
not expressed, but perhaps the reader
will he able to find 1t. :.
"What is Mamie doing?"
"She is a saleslady."
"Does she earn much?"
Hardly enough to keep soul and
body together, but her sister helps
her a little"
"What does her sister do?"
~She's a seryant-girl
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

SHREwD old fellow, that king of
Dahomey. He says: "Slnce the French
attack me, place myself in the
hands of Germany" The German
feet eff the Dahomey coast may have
to fight the French one OF these fine
mornings. a"@'
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

pedals are forced down let him lift up
on the hsndle bar. This gives great
force. Look straight ahead, keep on
the right side of the road and sit erect.
l have taught several one-armed men
10 ride and one lady who uses crutches
when she walks. Any one in good
health can learn to ride"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

is the Ridge trlplet. There is only one
of these wheels now in existence. 1t is
owned by w. f.. Murphy, OF the New
York Athletic Club, and he expects to
have three of the fastest riders In the
country try for records on the machine
this year. The best time 80 far made
on 1t is $40.
Learning 60 Ride.
GAS to learning to ride said an .ex-
perienced New York riding teacher the
other day, 81 claim that any boy or man
who is able bodied can be taught to ride
a safety within five lessons. A lady can
be taught in ten lessons, provided she
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

Go TO the ant, thou silggard; con-
slider her ways and be wise; which,
having no guide, overseersor ruler
provideth her meat In the summer,
and gathereth her food, in the har-
uoof ~. tfA
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

1t Is true Of all men, everywhere,
that they must have confidence in the
disinterestedness Of those who adj
dress them, or their labors will be In
vain.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

ls willing to learn and is not too timid
10 profit by the instruction she receives.
Asa rule middle-aged men require more
time than boys and young men.
The quickest pupils are boys OF
from ten 20 fourteen years. They
take 10 riding naturally. III any
one has ever learned TO ride an old bone
shaker he can easily pickup the bicycle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
THOUGHTS WORTHY OF CALM
REFLECTION.

A Pleasant. Interesting. AMI Instructive
Lesson and where IL May No found-A
+ Learned and Concise Review Of the
Same.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

OCCURRENCES DURING The
PAST WEEK

DEATH OF . Mount Clemens Pionesr--Two'
Boys Killed "a Jaokson-New Lansing
Pump Company-Hsnd ManEied BY .
bursting $3.50 Gun.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

THE generous way beth in deed
and In thought, Is always the best
way to do everything.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21
THE MODERN BICYCLE.
HOW 1T HAS IMPROVED OF LATE
YEARS.

a wheel for Riding Down Hiil-Not Ontsi
1898 Did Cranls and Pedals Come Into
Use-Proper and Improper Methods or
Hiding.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-21

Next Lesson-"Petcr and John Before
the Council" Acts 4: 5-1B.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22

LOCAL BREvlTles.

Miss Lilly Robertson left Saturday
for her home In Richmond, after spend
ing several days with the family of j.
R. Hockaday. Miss Robertson has
many admirers IN this city who regret
when her visits are ended.
Capt. J. a. Dunston, ex.mayor OF
Roanoke, is in the city.
M. T. G. Jordan has COMO to Norfolk
to close deal for the erection of q
three-story building on Campbell street,
in the rear of the courthouse.
Josiah Friend, formerly prominent
citizen OF Roanoke, but now of Balti-
more, arrived in Roanoke yesterday.
J. B. Fishburne has received q cable
gram stating tho safe arrival of Y. p.
Fishburne and party at Antwerp.
Jos. H. Sands, vice.president and
general manager of the Norfolk and
Western railroad, leaves for Philadel.
phia this morning where he will spend
a week. He will sail for Europe on the
first uf the month.
A. j. Coffin left for Philadelphia last
night on short business trip.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22
RosnNsAuM BROS.
SPRING
GOODS.
SPRING
GOODS

A IRVING daily. We
AZ have just received our
first invoice of Spring
y u Dress Goods in light
p1aids and stripes; broad
cloths in all shades; silk
sublimes in all the new
shades. The largest as
sortment of Black Dress
Goods in the city from csc
to 81 per yard.
700 different styles
Toile du Nord Ginghams,
warranted fast colors.
Full assortment of Mus
lin and Nainsook En-
broideries; Chiffon En-
broidery in all colors,
and Torchon Laces.
Our line of White
Goods, consisting of India
linens, barred and striped
nainsooks, plain a u q
Sriped muslin and dotted
Sv'ss, is complete.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22
Glad Tidincs.

THE grand specific for the prevailing
malady of the age, dyspepsia, liver COM
plant, rheumatism, costiveness, general
debility, etc, is Aunt Fanny's Health
Restorer. This great herbal tonic
stimulates the digestive orgs MS, regu
lates the liver and restores the system
TO vigorous health and energies. Sam
Piles free. Large packages soc. Sold
by Christian & Barbee, 1ol Jefferson
street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22
The Plymouth Rock Pants Company

The Plymouth Rock Pants Company
has sprung into great popularity during
its brief stay here. 1t is making cloth
ing to order at ready made prices. The
company offers hundreds of patterns to
select from and guarantees fit and salts
faction.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22
Arrested for Fighting.

William McShear and Thomas Davis
were indulging in a fisticuff yesterday
when Officer Conrad arrived on the scene
and arrested both of the belligerents.
They gave bail at once for their appear
ance before the justice this morning
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22
Taken TO Lynchburg.

Robt Fraling, the man who Is accused
of assaulting Maggie Bryant and who
came 80 near being lynched Saturday
night, was removed to Lynchburg Sun
day morning by Sergeant Early and
Special officer Ashworth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22
A Handsome Present.

Chief of Police Terry was presented
with an elegant gold badge yesterday
by Jacob Patrick, one of tho oldest con-
ductors on the Norfolk and Western
railroad. The chief is very proud of his
handsome present.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22

AN experienced male stenographe1
desires position. Temperate, we'll.
educated, does flrst-class work, can keeI
books. Best of references. Address
G. M. A TIMES Office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22

MARY LUKENs has moved her studio
to lac Salem avenue. Lessons given in
all branches OF drawing and painting.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22

Charges have been preferred by
Messrs. Hilbert and Baughman against
Officer Ashworth, charging him with
unlawfully clubbing Mr.. Hilbert last
Thursday night and also with making
an unlawful arrest of both. The case
was set for trial before the mayor for 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon, but was
postponed because of the absence Of
Eston Randolph and w. o. Hardaway,
who are attorneys in this case, until to-
day at O'Clock. Policeman Ashworth
has retained Capt. Wright and Capt. w.
w. Berkeley as his counsel. He has
had number of police officers sum-
moned to testify in his behalf.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-22
HObbie Music Co.

ESTABLISHED in Lynchburg 1881,
opened branch house in Roanoke 1887,
made Roanoke headquarters 1891.
Operating direct from here, Virginia,
West Virginia. Tennessee and North
Carolina, and doing larger business,
by far, than any other house in the
State. This is house of which Roa-
noke should be proud.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13

An Enthusiastic Meeting Of the Democratic
Ciub-Good Speeches.

Ciub-Good Speeches.
A Cleveland and Stevenson campaign club
was organized last evening at the Powhatsn
Club. and on next Thursday evening at San
ger Hall officers will be elected and the clubs
programme for the coming fight mapped out.
The meeting WAS 10 have been held in the
hastings courtroom. and the unterrltied were
Just in the act of calling the assemblage to
order when the lights went out Matches
were struck and questions were asked. the
meter was inspected and the gas pipes tapped,
but there was no solution TO the mystery and
the supporters of Cleve and Steve fell into
line and sauntered up the broad thorough
fare to the powhatan Club.
There Colonel John r. Cary called the
meeting to order and made brief. pointed
speech Alr. r. l.. Montague was then called
on. and delivered an address full of pith and
sound with Democracy. He told OF the ben
efts that would accrue from tariff reform. and
was of tho opinion that the November cleo
tions would result in tidal wave for Demoo-
racy.
Colonel Muscoe l.. Spotswood followed,
and in an argumentatve manner spoke OF
the chances of Cleveland and Stevenson to
triumph IN November His address was one
punotured by Jefersonan principles and
convincing in its clean cut and sound argu-
ment.
All Of the Democrats present were enrolled,
and the meeting adjourned. Several hun.
dred are expected TO be at the Sanger Hall
meeting tomorrow evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
SHOTTHROUGH THE HEAD
After Deliberately Undressing Himself He
Placed His own Gun to His Temple and
Fired-Death Instantaneous.

One of the saddest suicides that ever hap
pened in or near this city took place yester-
day afternoon about o'clock on the Me-
ohanicsville turnpike about q square and
half from yenable street. Mr.. John George
Wharton, who lives at the above place. left
his homo yesterday morning apparently
we'll and happy man: now he is dead his
once happy wife is buried in sorrow and
his little child an orphan.
Mr. Wharton was from Caroline county and
was street-csr driver. He has been living
here for several years. The neighbors all
speak in the highest terms of him and he
seemed to have been man of excellent char
acter and habits.
On arriving at home be told his wife that
he had been badly treated during the day:
What this treatment was he did not say. and
it is not known. He further said that the
wages he received was not enough to feed
his baby. He then told his wife that ho
would put an end to his troubles. She res-
soned with him. but had no idea he intended
killing himself.
He got his gun, which is a single. barreled
breech-losder. His wife tried to getit away
from him, but could not. aud he told her the
cartridge was a blank one. This reconciied
her somewhat He then told her the names
OF six young men whom hs wanted 10 have at
his house next Monday for pall-bearers. The
wife still thought be was only Joking and left
him and went down stairs.
THE FATAL SHOT.
She had only been down q short while when
she beard q sharp, ringing report of a gun and
only then realized what had happened. Air.
O'Neil. who lives next door. and another
neighbor heard the shot and entered the
house. The poor wife was almost frantic
with grief and excitement and the news
spread like wlld-fre.
AN AWFUL SIGHT.
When the gentlemen went up stairs an
awful sight met their gaze Sitting in a chair
in nude condition, excepting gauze shirt.
was liteess corpse.
1t is supposed that after undressing he de
iiberatey loaded his gun, which has quite
long barrel. and taking seat in chair
placed the muzze of the deadly weapon IN
his left eye then. with his foot. he pressed
the trigger and the load of shot went through
his head. Brains were spattered upon the
wall and on the floor and one eye was blown
completely out The left upper portion of
The head was shot TO pieces. Death was in
Simultaneous
No cause is ascribed for the rash deed He
was a sober. steady man, and there were no
signs of insanity.
He was about twenty seven years OF age.
He married Miss Ida Jewell. who, with
fifteen months-old boy. survive him.
No arrangements were made about the
funeral but it is supposed it Will be some
time tomorrow. The coroner had not viewed
the body when left the scene
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
A Military Ercursion.

Company A, Richmond Grsys, under CON-
mand of Captain @. Gray Bossleux, and Com
pany b. Walker Light Guard. commanded by
Captain Frank w. Cunningham, will give a
military moonlight excursion on the steamer
Ariel tomorrow evening, in aid of the uni
form fund. The First Virginia regiment is
sadly in need of uniforms and other
equipments. and in this excursion public
spirited citizens have an opportunity of aid
ing most deserving and needful cause. All
should remember that the citizen soldery are
but the supporters OF the police system, and
should aid in their maintenance accordingly.
Recent events at Homestead should demon
strate their usefulness. There will be q
splendid band on the Ariel. and refreshments
can be purchased at reasonable cost
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
SureadinO the Work.

The committee of the extension fund of
the Young Mems Christian Association met
last evening at the Association building. Mr..
X. NJ. Smith. chairman, and Messrs. d.
Schuyler Bennett. w. A. Slatcher and Will
liam Z. West were present. The object Of
the extension work is to gather funds for the
spreading of association work aud to educate
young men to systematic giving 1t cores
ponds with the mission work In the several
churches.
The committee made arrangements for the
first semi-annual reception which will be
given at the Association building during the
last week of September, when the mem bers
OF the Ladies' Auxiliary will furnish refresh
ments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
To Dedicate the Church.

The new Methodist church in Chester.
Chesterfield county. Va. will be dedicated
tomorrow. and the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad has issued round-trip tickets for one
fare to that place The tickets from here to
Chester will cost fifty cents each and will be
good for use on any train. Those who wish
to be present at the dedication services can
leave here at 9:15 A. NJ. or l240 7. NJ. The
return trip can be made at 5:45 Z. NJ. and 1872
p. NJ. A genuine Brunswick stew will be
served at Chester for the moderate sum Of
twenty-five cents
Rev. DIR. Sedd. of Centenary church in this
city, will preach at IL o'clock in the morning
aud Rev. DR.. Tudor. of Broad-street Metho-
dist church. at o'clock in the afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
The Dress Parade.

The First regiment assembled at the armory
at $50 o'clock last evening, and soon after.
headed by the drum corps. marched to the
Capitol Square. where a dress parade was
held. The exhibition was very satisfactory
the first dress parade held under the new re-
gulations The men who have not yet been
furnished with uniforms and equipments re-
ported at the armory. but did not turn out
With the regiment. On Monday evening
there were 1913 enlisted men on the roll of the
regiment. including the twenty men of the
hospital corps, or ninty-three men more than
can be equipped with rifles
Colonel Jones expects TO have similar dress
parades in the Capitol Square once month
until next fall. Instructions in guard duty
will begin on the 18th instant, when the first
guard mount will take place in the armory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
HenTico Happenincs.

The Henrico County Court will not be in
session again until next Saturday. Nothing
was done there yesterday.
Work is progressing very well on the new
jail. and when completed it will be the finest
in the State. This county already has the
best fitted up clerks Office in Virginia.
In the Henrico Circuit Court. in the case OF
Banks administrator against Banks and
others, Judge Wexford sustained the decision
of the county court. which was that the
amount involved should be divided equally
among the heirs. This is a suit for division
of French spoliatlon money. in which one
HEN claimed three-fourths OF the award. IL
is understood that the case will be appealed
to the United States Supreme Court, as the
claimant Of the three-fourthsis Nonresident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
The Colored Fair.

The colored people of this city are working
hard to make their second agricultural and
industrial fair a success which will begin on
September 18th and last for three days.
Some of the principal attractions will be a
sham battle and q competitive drill between
several companies from Maryland. Pennsyl-
vana District of Columbia North Carolina
and Virginia The managers feel confident OF
a large attendance from the neighborne
counties. for which fair commissioners have
just been appointed.
Rev. John Jasper will probably deliver a
sermon on the sun at the Exposition grounds
on one of the days during the fair. At that
time of the year he is usually on his vacation
at Beaver Dam. Va. but the managers OF the
fair expect to have him here one day to make
his address.
A number of canvassers have been APP
pointed TO visit the business houses in this
city and solicit subscriptions for the fair, and
1t is hoped that at least $4,000 may be raised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
city Committees.

The Committee on shockoe Creek of the
City Council met in the Council chamber last
evening for organization. Messrs. Turpin.
Bowden. Mitchell and Epps were present.
On motion of Mr.. Turpin. the old chair
man Of the committee, Mr.. Bowden was re-
elected. and it was decided to hod the meet
ings subject to the call of the Chair.
Another attempt was made TO secure a
meeting of the Committee on Retrenchment
and Reform for the purpose of organization,
but Mr.. Allen was the only member present.
The absentees were; Messrs. Gray, King.
Guigon and Murphy.
A third call has been issued for the CON-
tnittee 10 meet this evening at 8 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-13
II Saves the Children.

An eight-months-old child of G. W. Lugar,
Zion's Hill, Va, had a very severe attack of
bloody fux He tolls how it was cured:
After several days We commenced giving
Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhna
Remedy according TO directions. We were
very uneasy about the child and sent for
physician. told him what we mao been
doing and showed him the medicine. ne e1,
amined il and told US the best thing We could
do was to 90 ahead and give your remedy;
We used about half of small bottle and
cured the child. although the chiid was 80
low that he had no use of himself" For sale
by Owens Il Minor Drug Company. iooI east
Main atrast