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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

In all of the cartoons printed by the daily
papers picturing Mr.. Blaine handing his
letter of declination, as kind OF Christ
mas present, to Gen. Harrison the secre-
tary's face wears look as though his diges.
ton smelled corn bread.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

Proprietary "cures" are generally taken
on faith, and so it has been with the Kelley
bichloride of gold. Recent events, how
ever, have caused movement looking to
an investigation by the New York state
BOARD OF health, at the instance of the leg-
islature, to ascertain whether or not the
''care" may be responsible for the deaths
it is alleged to have caused. It would seem
that this is proper step tardily taken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

The aurora borealis played practical
joke on the New York fire department the
other night. 1t got up little display which
made it look TO people behind the tall build
ings as though the whole northern side Of
the city was on fire. Alarms we're ssnt in
ard the engines were out with a rush. But
that was one blaze the crack firemen didn't
Quench.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

''Red-handed Crime Rages-Twenty-tw
Citizens Sandbagged and Robbed on Sun
day" Such headlines as tue above, taken
from the Chicago Times, are mighty poor
advertisements for the worlds fair, and q
sad commentary on the police force of the
great western metropolis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

Carlyle Harris, the gentlemanly mur-
derer. discusses capital punishment from a
scientific standpoint with the reporters who
visit him in his cell. He says, however
that he does not propose to be strapped il a
chair and experimental upon with au cleo.
trio current
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

Jealousy at 72 years OF age is something
remarkable, and all the more so when the
object is quite as old. John Malloy. an old
man of Toledo, became SO jealous of his cid
wife, both past the tbree-score-and-ten
mark, that he killed her and committed
suicide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Progress of the propoeands.

From the Cleveland Plain DeaIsr (Deni.)
A considerable majority OF the people of this
country have been won over to an opposition of
the religiously high tariff through an appeal to
intellect, others through an appeal to the
pocket book and now the rest are to be brought
over through an appeal 70 their cigarettes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
THE Washington Star hears that a silversu

THE Washington Star hears that silversmith
of Monterey, Mex, is at work on piece of sill
yer which, when completed. VIII be an exact
reproduction of the agricultural building now
being built on the grounds at Jackson PARK in
Chicago. IL will be eight feet wide, will contain
quantity of silver valued as bullion at $40 900,
and when finished will be valued at $4,000
Lieut.. Baker the special commissioner OF the
worlds fair TO Mexico, says that it will be one
of the most beautiful objects sent TO the expo
sitlnn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

1t is said of Patti that she never forgets
business, even In the midst of divine mel
ody. She knows just how many encores
she ought to give per 81 900 OF box receipts,
and when that number has been reached
she stops
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

In Geneva county, Alabama, a jury by its YER
dict settled the value Of kisses. A young fellow
named William Horton was indicted for assault
and battery on Miss Salie Jones. The testi-
mony of the young woman was that Horton had
kissed her against her will. Horton testified
that the kiss was with Miss Salle's free viii and
consent, and that he had kissed her $50 times
aud assessed a fipe Of $3.50.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

II Mr.. John H. Inman will only form his
pool, buy cotton in large quantities and
force the price up, as is alleged to be his in
tention. he will have the thanks of the
south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Diverts Attention from Foster.

From the LOUISVILLE Courter-JourndI (Dem.(.
Mr.. Blaine should stay in the cabinet. When
the public is thinking of Mr.. Blaine it gets it's
mind off poor Mr.. Foster. who has SO much
trouble with leaky treasury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

The anti-sub-treasury tide seems to be at
the food when Kansas district instructs
its delegates to vote against the scheme
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

1t would be grim joke on the President
If Mr.. Blaine declined the nomination
merely for the fun of seeing him showed
under.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

The Wilmington IN. C.) Star thinks it is
better that the strife in the New York
democracy should come now than later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Must lave Something to Show.
ON the Chicago Inter Ocean (ReD.).

hFOHt We CNtcIQO ITlleT Uceub IReD.
There are 5000 bills before congress, but only
the board bills of members are being collected
Members present their bills for buncombe, and
to show their constituents that they are engaged
in earning their salaries
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem.).
Mr.. Wanamaker is going to dispense with the
fast mails. He will find the complaints OF the
business community still faster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
Jay Gould at the White House
FT6m the Mem York NetroDoIis

Since Jay Gould and his early partner, jim
biske, put up their job on President Grant and
schemes. resulting in the frightful panic of the
ever memorable Black Friday. Jay Gould has
not been persona grdtd at the white house.
nor even in ordinary respectable society. But
under the present aduliHisera tion it seems he is
received as distinguished New York citizen, :"
and with Instantly assists the President and his
family at receptions. and is entertained as a
guest OF honor al the executive table. And yet
Jay GOULD has not changed Have the manners
and morals OF the white house QdeteriorRted so
greatly since the days Of President Grant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
OUR NEW YORK OFFICE.

Mr. J.J. Flynn, General Advertising Agent
Of the MoRNrNs NEws, Office % Park Row,
New York. All advertising business outside ell
the states of Georgia, Florida and South Caro-
lima will be managed by him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
CURRENT COMMEN T.
A Qualified Preference.

The Ners favors a western presidential candi-
date If one can be found not struck with presi-
dental pares.s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16
FLAvoRING EXTRACTS.
No Wonder.

No Wonder.
Nature tells US thatwe should
get all possible enjoyment
out of our food aud expert
ence tells us that by the use
of DR.. Prices Delicious Fla
voring Extracts we can i'm
prove its favor, and more
than that, stir up the languid
palate to gratefully receive
that which is intended to
keep our body and brain in
healthy condition. We do
not wonder that DR.. Prices
Extracts of Vanilla, Lemon,
etc, should become the favor
ite fiavorings wheas a small
quantity to any table delica-
cy so improves its taste
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

The Business Community Will be
Hsard From.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-16

Niaiarial lever aud is etfeets, quickly gIYe
way 20 simmons Liver Res ulatOr.-vAd.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
MORE MUSIC.
Junior Order American Mechanics to Or
ganiZe Band.

Junior Order American Mechanics to Or
ganize a Band.
AS previously stated by TIE TIMES,
there has been movement on foot to
organize new band in Roanoke by the
Junior Orier American Mechanics.
number Of citizens interested in the
movement met last night to discuss
plans for organization. There will be
another meeting Thursday night in the
Or. .. U; a. nj. Hall, at which time it is
expected that permanent Organization
will be effected.
This band is to be made up Of mem
besr of the order exclusively, and about
eighteen or twenty have already signi-
neu their Willingness to take a hand.
All OF these are experienced musicians,
who have been members of bands in
Roanoke or other places.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
AN OIL MILL BURNED.
a Disastrous Fire in South Carolina Last
Night.

Disastrous Fire in South Carolina Last
Night.
Rock HILL, S. c., March Z. Especial
Tho Cochrane Cotton Seed Oil Mill
and Fertilizer Works was burned last
night. Tho plant was valued ut
$4,000.
The Rock Hill Cotton Seed Oil Com
pany, from whom the Cochrane Com
pany leased the place, lose S35, 900 of
the above. Besides the machinery the
Cochrane Company lose it's stock, val
ued at $4,000.
This lattor loss includes $50 barrels of
oil, 1000 tons of seed, 80 bales OF lint
cotton, 1000 bales of fibre. 25 tons of
coke and 10 IONS of meal. The insurance
is $4,000.
The fire originated in the seed ware
house and soon spread to the main
building. Its origin is not known, but
is supposed to have been spontaneous
combustion.
1t is not yet known whether the mill
will DO rebuilt. Tho company en-
ployed about eighty hands.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
TROUBLE OVER THE MEMOIRS.
Mrs Jefferson Davis Figures in IA Law.
kuit

Mrs. Jefferson Davis Figures In Law.
suit.
NEW YORK, March Z. -ISpecial Mrs.
Varina Jefferson Davis commenced suit
in tho United States circuit court of this
city to-day against Robert Belford and
the Bedford Company. Mrs. Davis, who
is tho widow Of the EXPIRE sident of the
Confederacy, alleges breach of con-
tract on the defendants part.
On March 4, 1890, she contracted with
Robert Belford for tho sale of the
memoirs OF her husband. Royalties to the
amount of S4,00l were due in Septem-
Der last but were not paid. Notwith-
standing this fact the Bolford company
continued the sale Of her book and
desired to transfer the rights of publica-
tion to the United States Book company.
Mrs. Davis asks for an annulment of
the contract and adequate compensa.
ton Of breach thereof
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
MACHINERY BEING URLOADED.
Busy Scenes at the DuvaII En-
CINE Works.
About Thirty Employees Have Already Ar
rived-Names Of the Different Fore
men-A Lady Engineer-More Men to
Yet come-Ready to Start up in Thirty
Days.

The work of unloading machinery for
the Duvall Engine Works in the West
End continues and is being pushed with
vigor. There are about 40 carloads of
this machinery in all, some of which
has not yet arrived, but is on the road.
Work has been considerably delayed
by bad weather, but since that has been
open enough for active operations
no time has been lost.
Manager korte was seen by TIMES
repoi ter last night at the Ponce de
Leon and stated that the prospects for
the new industry were very bright
ABOUT thirty of the employees have
already arrived and number more are
expected as soon as the plant is ready
10 begin the work OF manufacturing.
Ihose who have como are enthusiastic
In their praise of Roanoke.
Mr.. korte thinks that everything
will be in readiness to begin the work
or manufacture in thirty days. This in
dustry will employ about 500 hands
when in full blast
An eighty horse power, nickel plated
engine will run the works, and 100
different sizes OF engines can be manu-
tactured The company has all tho
airy engines. Sawmills of vapious sizes
will also be among their articles oe
manufacture.
Oscar f. Rodehaver will be foreman
OF tho machinery department.. He
comes hero from the Westins house En-
CINE Works, of Pittsburg. and was
formerly employed by tho Duvall En-.
CINE Works. lie is an experienced and
competent machlnist. James Suby will
have charge OF the boiler department.
lie held q similar position with tho
company in GAINESVILLE. Dennis O'Brion
will he Mr.. SubY's assistant in this
department.
The foreman OF tho foundry depart
ment has not arrived yet, bua is ex-
pected in q fow days. He comes from
Pi,tsburg, and will find an able assis-
tant in tho person of Lewis r. Weidig.
Miss Sadie Bogue, sister of Mrs.
korte, will be the bookkeeper and will
have charge Of the Office. This lady
has been in tho employ of the company
several years, is thorough engineer
and understands machinery. Geo. w.
Tanner will be the foreman OF tho pat
tern department.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
6alming of Mrs. Bakers body. and to
Dr. Bakers statement regarding her

balming of Mrs. Bakers bods. and to
Dr. Bakers statement regarding her
death.
"He cared nothing about preserving
her features or her limbs; no embalmed
her trunk with fluid containing
arsenic, and then buried her in q poplar
coffin.
The chemical analysis was at least
not inconsistent with the theory of
arsenical poisoning The defense say
that the prisoner was committed before
Oh the testimony of DR.. Taylor. This
is not the truth. He was committed on
tho facts in the case. But DIR. Taylor's
evidence is stronger this time than it
was before.
"Dr. Taylor gave no opinion before as
to whether the arsenic had been admin.
istered before or after death; this time
he said that his best Judgment was that
1T was administered during life"
In conclusion, he spoke Of the painful
nature of the duty he was called upon
to perform. He closed with a stirring
appeal to the jury to uphold Justice and
the law though they might have to
wade through tears to bring In their
verdict.
Judge Hutton's speech is justly re-
garded as magnificent production. He
at once conducted to their room.
DIR. Baker seemed per fectly cool while
waiting for his fate to be announced.
lie chatted with his brother and with
friends as If he was in the courtroom as
mere spectator.
After the jury had been out fifteen
minutes it was announced by the sheriff
that 1t was ready to return. a way was
with difficulty made through the dense
throng that filled tho courtroom. The
counsel was called; there was a hush of
expectancy; all eyes were turned upon
the jury; their faces wore sad and
ominous expressions, and many thought
that this meant that n verdict of guilty
had been found, but whom they wore
asked ii they had agreed on verdict
the foreman answered that they had
not. They were then ad iourned till Gals
p. m.
After dinner there came q period of
breathless waiting. Half an hour
passed, and a murmur of conversation
began to arise from the crowd. Some
whitfield; some chewed tobacco: some
talked politics.
AT 3:45 p. IN. the jury returned. Tho
courtroom was packed to suirocation,
and some time was taken up in clearing
passage for the jury
When some order was restored thcy
were asked if they had agreed on YER
dict. I'VE have" was tho response.
John a. p. Baker, stand up"
The vtrai,t was then read: I'VE, the
jury, find the prisoner not guilty"
Then cheer that shook the court
house, and half hour spent in congrat.
| ulating DR.. Baker. He was moved to
tears for tho first timo during the long
trial; and when hundreds of friends
pressed around eager to grasp his hand
he laughed and wept by turns. Thus
closes the most sensational trial in the
history of Virginia.
The court ad iourned until to morrow
morning, at which time q nolle proseq vi
Will probably DO entered to the indict-
ment for the attempt to poison Wyndham
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Story Of an Orphan Boy

a snort time since James Morri-
son, an employe at Rosenbaum's Sa-
lem avenue dry goods establishment
and nephew of Daniel Hogan, shoe
maker, of 104 Nelson street &. O.,
applied to DR.. j.. Pearce Coates in
the hope of obtaining some relief
from catarrhal troubles, from which
he had suffered from birth and for
which he had beer treated by num-
erous physicians, but without sue
cess.
He was afflicted with all the disa-
greeable symptoms of chronic ca
tarrh, including the characteristic
ringing in the ears, fullness in the
back of the throat, difficulty of ar
ticulate speech, running from the
nose, constant smiling, falling back
of mucus into the mouth and all the
ills which make catarrh constant
martyrdom.
He has been under treatment but
fortnight, buAa complete cure has
in that brief t;Ae been almost eff
fected. The sfinging in the ears,
discharge from tho nostrils and flow
of mucus have ceased. He sniffles
no longer, speaks articulately, has
splendid appetite and says he feels
better all over.
All unfortunates afflicted with
the same symptoms can obtain sur
case from sorrow by calling at DR..
Coates office, In tn Herald build
ing, where the Doctor, who is an ex-
psrienced and successful specialist
in catarrhal and bronchial COM
paints. and in all durable diseases,
wal soon relieve them.
DIR L. Pearce Coates, catarrh special
ist, an be found daily in his Office i
the Herald building, Campbell stree
oppoite the postoflice.
on $3.50 a. NJ, ! 3 M,
on'ce hours . p. M, z, 9 p. m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
The Roanoke savings nank,

The report OF the Roanoke Savings
Bank, published elsewhere, shows that
institution to he in safe and flourish
ing condition, although it has not been
in existence two years. It's loans and
discounts amount to S56,.3S re-
sources, $50, 5OT co. 1t has q paid
in capital stock of S44, 9G7.7s, and a
surplus fund of S2,0OO.00. j. ID. Smith
is president, and Chas. K. Evans cashier.
This bank has good future before it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
A Historical Ring.

Joshua It. Ward. well.known citi-
zen of this city, has an iron ring with a
history we'll authenticated. 1t was
made from q nail taken from the coffin
in which the remains of Frederick, tho
Great, of Prussia. temporarily reposed
1t is said to be panacea for rheuma-
tism and kindred ills. but be this as it
may, Mr.. Ward would not exchange it
for a diamond worth many times the
worth of the ring He has refused
liberal offers for it, but values it too
highly to barter it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Do You Wear Puntso

The most widely advertised question
in America is: "Do you wear pants?"
The Plymouth Rock Pants Company
originated it, and has stuck to it. This
company has now agencies in all tho
large cities Of the country, and opens
one in Roanoke at l2l Salem avenue.
See advertise ment on the second pape
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
\ FnIse AInrn, nc Eira

false alarm of fire was turned in
last night from box Is, which is located
at the corner OF Fourth avenue and
Third street n. W. George Duiguid
who keeps the key for this box, leaves
it on nail outside his residence, and
some hoy turned in the alarm ior fun.
Chief knepp took charge of the kew.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
a Minister stricken with rar,,ysI,.

RALEIGH, N. G., March 7.-[Speciall
Rev. t. c. Bailey, editor OF the Bibli-
cal Recorder, the most influential Bap-
fist paper in North Carolina. after
preaching sermon in the First Baptist
church yestt rday. was stricken speech
less with paralysis. His condition to-
day is worse. lie can neither take food
speak or write.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
A stockhoiders' Meeting.

A meeting of tho stockholders of the
Fairview Cemetery Company was held
yesterday at the Office of W.. Wool
wine. The old board OF directors were
elected. The board will lave a meet
ing at the same place tais morning to
elect the officers OF the company for the
ensuing year
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08

LONDON, March 7-[Speciall Tho
now British steamer Massachusetts,
Captain Williams, arrived at Sevansea
last night, where sho will load for New
YORK 5000 tons OF tin plates. This
will be tho largest shipment of tin
plates to the United States since the
Mckinley bill went into effect
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Transferred to Lynchl,urr

Warren Wexford, bookkeeper for tho
Hobbie Music Company, has been trans
ferred to Lynchburg by the same COM
pany, much to the regret Of his large
circle of friends.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
ALL TURNING OUT FOR TOBACCO
The Commercial Association
Crowded Last Night

With an Enthusiastic Gathering of Citi-
zens, Who Discussed the Future of
Roanoke Tobocco Market and
Manufacturing Center-A Committee
Appointed to Consider tho Matter and
Brings up IN Project for Public
Library.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
A Grocery Store Broken Into.

Some unknown person broke into the
Loving Company's grocery store, on
Salem avenue, Sunday night. through a
window in tho rear of tho building. A
large window frame was broken so that
q good sized man could have crawled
through it, and several sacks of flour
were stolen, but mono of the other stock
was disturbed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
THE JURY SAYS NOT GUILTY.
DR.. Bakers Long Trial Ended at
Last.

Logic ana Eloquence Displayed in the
Speeches Delivered by Both Sides.
The Case Given to the Jury at 1a:45 y.
mat 3:i5 the Verdict Was Rendered.
DIR. Baker Was Moved to Tears-The
Indictment for the Attemp pit to Pol
son Wvndham Gilmer VIII Probably
be MOL. Pressed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
A Growing Company.

The Cold Storage Company is shipping
meat in all directions. Carloads have
been sent Cv ,r the Roanoke and South
orn as we'll as to tho coal fields. This
company is growing daily.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Jem Dooley Has Consump,ion

LrNCHRuRG, March 7.-TSpeciall-
jeff Dooley, tho Roanoke murderer con-
fined in Jail here, is very i'll with con-
sumption The doctors do not think he
will live long enough to be- hanged for
the murder of Policeman Mabry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Ihe yinlon Dummy reinc Renalred,

The Vinton dummy old not run at all
yesterday, the engine having become
disabled Sunday night by the leaking
OF the fiu-s. New hi es are being put
10. and it is exp c.ed that the cars will
bs running sgain by tonight.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Springer Continues to Improve.

WASHINGTON, March lO.-lSpeciall-
Representative Springer passed com
Portable night. and his condition is very
much improved to-day. His mind an
pears to be clearing up, and the periods
of coma are less frequent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
IncIoside pInce snla

DIR. j. T. Strickland has purchased
the ingleside place from G.. 5 Beller
Tor SlO,5O0. DR.. Strickland will move
to this place for the benefit of his
aife's health.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Evangelistio Services In Lynohn,r.

Evangelistic Services In Lynchburg.
Row. DR.. AGREE, pastor of the Calvary
Baptist Church, went to Lynchburg
yesterday to conduct series OF evan
gelistic services in the College Hill
Baptist Church OF that city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Tho Fight Declared OW.

NEW ORLEANS. March Especial r.
The Corbet:'C hoynski fight has been de
clared Off, and the forfeit money with.
drawn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08

d. d. HARBOUR. ID. II. MATSON.
DOANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING
1O COMPANY.
Practical plumbers and gas filters.
Dealers in all kinds OF plum bers' and
gas filters supplies. Estimates made
on tho most improved and sanitary
styles Of plumbing. All work guaran-
teed. j. p. MELHORN, superintendent,
No. 10 South Jefferson street, Roanoke,
Va. doc6-1yr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
VIM Not Return a Bachelor.

Dame Rumor says that f. ii. Wolf,
the popular secretary OF the Knights OF
Pythias. who IS visiting friends in Ha-
gerstoSr, will not return bacheler.