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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
a VARIED CAREER.
How tho Original Chrome Mau Got His
Start.

Start.
The Louis Prang who introduced the
Chrome" to this country, and whose
name is as familiar as that of the presi-
dent of the United States, has had as
evcntful n career as anybody almost
that can be named in these piping
times. He was born in Prussia, SAYS
the st. Louis Globe Democrat, and
when he was eighteen he was an all
around expert i'll calico printing He
Travelled through Europe for wealthy
Bohemian manufacturer, who wanted
him to spend four years in discovering
the methods of Il certain manufacture
and come back and start d factory i'm
Bohemia. But while he was on this
trip, in 1S4S, he returned from England
to join in the uprising in Germany.
The revolutionary movement wasn't
successful, and when it was over
thrown lie was wanted for having been
the leading spirit of democratic club.
He fed to Switzerland, but he was
obliged to keep moving, and came to
New York in 1850. immediately after
ward he settled in New England. He
tried half ii dozen ventures. and mis-
fortune followed him faithfully. lie did
SO poorly in one business that he sold
out his rights after q years hard work
for twenty-five dollars, but with that
twenty-five dollars lie got together the
capital which, in after years, enabled
him to start Il little lithographing
shop. 1t was an illness that caused him
to rclinquish his trade of wood en-
craving that started him in the line
that brought fame and fortune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
Mr.. Perry's Funeral,

The funeral of Mr.. John Perry took
place yesterday from his late residence
at p. ~, Rev. DIR. Hippo officiating.
Mr.. Perry was an Englishman by birth.
and at the time of his death was an
ployed at the works of the Roanoke
Brick Company as an experienced brick
burner. He came to America from Bris.
tol, England, sixteen years ago. lie
was thirty-seven years of age and leaves
widow and two children, a bow AGED
twelve years and girl of fourteen.
Mrs. Perry will soon sail for Bristol.
England, her old home.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
No Wreck at st. Charles.

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 7.-[Speciall +
kilograms were received here yesterday
asking about steamship reported to
be ashore near Cape Charles. Sergeant
Jas. p. Sherry, in charge of tho signal
station at Cape Henry. signalled the
pilots to ask If they knew anything of
the matter. The pilots answered that
the rumor probably original ed from the
fact that the steamship Ovingham was
at anchor we'll in under shore near Cane
Charles discharging ballast.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
Mabry Thought to be Dying.

hte o'clock Policeman Tom Mabry
was in dying condition. His feet were
cold and clammy and he was so weak
that he conld not eject the phlegm that
had collected in his throat and lungs.
and he was strangling like one in the
throes of death.
DE Is past taking any nourishmen.,
ispoor, emaciated and suffers CONSTANTS
Everything that hnman aid can prod nc a
rs being done, and his brother and az.
dcer Tally are constantly by his bed
He may pass the crisis which he Is now
in. bu' the chances are against him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
4 Paradise FOR rramn..

The queen OF Madagascar takes a
bath once year. While she observes
her annual custom the populacc sing
hymns and play drums. When she
cmcrscs from the tub arraycd in robes
OF royalty and decorated with crown
jewels, mighty cheer goes up from an
unwashed crowd In Madagascar tub
bling is not popular. Ii is regarded as
IA sCt - great courage 90 snhsnii TO The
cleansing iafiucDres 90 water.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
virginia Brick Comnanx.

The Lazell Brick Company has boon
organized into a stock company, and
will be known in the future as the Vir-
GINA Brick Company. Its officers are
as follows: President, James d. Lazell;
treasurer, j. w. Temple; secretary, T..
w. Lazell. Directors, j. w. Temple, OF
Spencer. Mass; J. D. Lazell, Roanoke
f. j. Amweg, Philadelphia; c. G. Cush
man, Roanoke, and Theodore s. Lazell,
Rockland, Me.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
Ashore at GANG Mav PoInt

CAFE MAY, N. j., Jan. O. Special
Tho schooner Jacob Doorway, with
lumber from Norfolk, Va, to Atlantic
City, parted her chains last night and
was driven ashore at Cape May Point
about o'clock this morning, and now
lies high and dry on the beach inside
the point, about one hundred yards be
low the steam boat landing, whore she
i s being unloaded.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
Only R45.OOO Short.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 7.-[Spe-
cial]-J. II Meek, a prominent lawyer
of cambridge, is missing and is suspected
of being about S25, 900 short in his &C
counts. He was chancery court cler1
of Jefferson county. and managed the
school fund of $4,000. He is thought
to have gone to South America.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
The Centenary ,Journai.

The TINES has received the second
number OF the Centenary Journal, pub
lishad by the young ladies of Centenary
College, Cleveland, Tenn. Its a neatly
printed four-page paper, filled with care
fully edited college news that will prove
interesting to former students and
friends OF the institution. Miss Fannie
tishburno, of Roanoke, is editor Of the
literary department
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
Tho Case Postponed.

The case of Edward Poindexter, who
is charged with stealing iron from the
Grocer Furnace, was called yesterday
before Justice Howerton, but it was
postponed until Saturday to give the
prisoner time TO procure witnesses
PoindeXuer claims that the iron was
stolen by another man and claims that
he can prove his assertion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
The Chicknmaugn Park.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 7.-lSpe-
ciall-At Park Hotel, Chickamauga. tc-
day the committee on condemnation con-
'demned 1,30O acres of property within
Chickamauga national park reservation
This makes $500 acres in all purchased.
'g'he policy of the board is to condemn
land, as 1t is needed for improvements
now being made.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
building Permits Granted.

building Inspector Coleman has
granted permits for the following build
ings: Hawkins Brothers & Co. to build
one wooden addition in tho rear OF their
lot. 327 Fifth avenue N. c.. to DO used as
bakery; D. G. Moomaw, brick addition
to building on 100 Salem avenue 8. W.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

THE TIMES is in receipt of a valuable
compilation entitled "Useful Informa-
ton for Railway Men," by courtesy Of
the Ramapo Wheel and Foundry Com
pany, of Ramapo, n. y, for whom it was
compiled by w. G. Hamilton, engineer.
1t contains 577 pages of formulas,
tables, cuts, statistics and general in
formation of use to railway men, and is
in neat form convenient for pocket car
riage
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
Train Robbera seniancah.

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 7.-[Special]-De
Laughter, Turner and Perkins, three
robbers who undertook to rifle South
ern express car on the Central railroad
last November and were convicted in
Chathamncounty, have been ordered to
Dade Company coal mines and will
begin their long service at once.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

COL. GARzA is still in the timber on
tho Mexican frontier. He used to be a
newspaper man. which accounts for his
nerve in trying to capture country on
bluff. If tho Mexicans get hold of
him he will be a high private, higher
than Haman.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
Work on the Academy OF mu.,c

Work will be commenced on tho new
academy of Mnsic to-day in earnest.
and the house will be pushed forward
70 early completion. Sheds have beer
ball, Cor ,hr stone cutters. who win
sssSS4sss fhis nsofAiar TO bcw tha blocks
Erts shAs-.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

THE MAY ELECTION.

Tho general election to take place in
May will be the most important in the
history of Roanoke. 1t will determine
the complexion of Reanokes public
policy for years, in all probability. An
early consideration of men and meas
ures is desirable.
There has been too much of selfseek-
ing politics in Roanoke; too much office
ownership; too much holding place
without doing the work which the place
demands. 1t has been too easy for in
competent men to get in and hold on.
Let us weigh men more carefully in
May, inquire into their capacity and
less into their family connections.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

TIE grip ought TO have warm fell
low feeling for Foraker, they are both
so unpopular.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08
RlsEsr cabinets. 50. sidellnger,s. aol Jerer.on

TIE Smith Music Co do 3 wholesale
and retsil hussnsRs in pianos and or
gAns- Brfure buying cyznlne thei-
stock Gaa get rrscs.s
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

Brooks for cheap photos for short
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

CABINETS $3.50 per dozen for short
time at Brooks.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

RoANoKE's S75, 600 Council is trying
to emulate the Billion Congress.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-08

THE WEEKLY TIMES.
TEE WEEKLY TINES, containing the news oil
the week in more condensed form, one year
81 90 In advance.
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Entered at the Postofnco at Roanoke as.sccond
class matter.
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month.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

tain destruction. but such were orders, and
Lieut.-Col. Nudge gave the command: Rise
up Over the breastworks! Forward double
quick!' With a cheer, with bayonets unfxed,
without firing shot, the line advanced as rap
idly as the swanlpy ground would allow. Col.
Nudge fell dead in the middle of the open fed
as on foot and sword in hand, he was cheering
on the men. Three color bearers were shot in
going 200 yards, bit the colors kept on into the
euemy's line, over the breas:wsrks, and the
regiment holds the old line. But from behind
every tree and rock the rebel fire Is poured in.
Another color bearer is shot dead waving the
coiors. The regiment on the right falls back IN
disorder. Ten of the officers of the I'd are
killed or wounded. and regiment of the en-
envy are fanking il. Maj. Morse gives the Or
der to fall back just In time TO prevent the
remnant of the regiment from being sur
rounded. Slowly and suiienly it retires to the
other side of the meadow, and, taking position
behind a ruined stone wall, opened fire on the
enemy whenever they showed themselves"
The italics in the above are the writer's. The
one other" regiment referred to is the 9th
Ind. As far as this extract refers TO the 9th
Ind, it is piece of cold blooded, deliberate
misrepresentation. The Cd Mass. had no regi.
ment On its right.
The following diagram shows tho position Of
every regiment at every stage:
The National tribune., 1892-06-23


was not accomplished without trouble, for
when they wero midway in the stream body
of rebels appeared on the bank they bad just
vacated. and tried their hand at sharpshooting.
Tho rebels succeeded only too well, for before
they had reached the opposite bank two OF
their number were floating down with the cur
rent aud to-day are sleeping in nameless
graves.
My comrade and his partner were then alone
during the balance of their journey to our
lines. The hardships and privations they
underwent for the next two weeks could not
be realized, for it must be remembered that
all of their travelling had to be done at night,
aud they did not venture into q house for sew
eral days, when at last, overcome by fatigue and
hunger, they were compelled to drop into the
negro quarters adjoining plantation. They
found one of the old time Aunties (the soldiers
know so welD cooking her frugal meal in the
fireplace. They remained out in tho brush
while their old friend got them up a royal
meal. But what was their disappointment,
and more so that of the old Auntie, for when
they sat down to eat they could not eat; they
had been without food so long that their
stomachs would not retain the food.
My comrado said to me that the old Auntie
felt SO bad for them that she wept like child.
This old friend gave them some bedding and
fixed them up in the brush as best she could.
and after two days of nursing them with
broth, ETC., they were enabled to eat good
square meal. She then gave them good
bundle OF provisions and started them on their
way.
Two or three times they barely escaped being
captured, and every day would see scouting
parties, which they evaded, and after 16 days
of this kind of experience regained our troops
in the ncighborhood of Kingston, Ga. This is
few pages of unwritten history connected
with one of the 100000 of the Union volun-
teers. What large book it would make if all
were written.--H. T. BIRD, 9th Iowa Cav, Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

ANNOYING mistakes. For ct least two reasons
the name of May 80 should be changed from
that of Memorial Day to Decoration Day.
First, in order to avoid mistakes and con-
fusion. And this is No small matter. There
is no need having things so mixed up; there
is no use in having the days named so nearly
the same; 1t is not necessary nor best to have
two Memorial" days to bother and confuse.
But great as this reason for a change ls and
there should be change il there were no
other, there is another of still greater impor-
tance. It Is this: 1t was first called Decoration
Day, and to decorate is the leading object for
observing the day. The day was set apart for
decoration; to place garlands of flowers upon
our soldiers graves. 1t should be called Dec
Grafton Day to embody in the name the
primary and chief idea for which it was set
apart and made National holiday. Call 1t by
any other name, and by and by decoration Will
be quite secondary. If not entirely neglected.
suppose that if we continue to call it Memoir
ial Day, as long as soldiers live the graves OF
their fallen comrades will continue to be
strewn with flowers, with greater or less dis
play and solemuity; but when the soldiers are
all gone, and the work Of decorating falls en-
tireIy into the hands of another generation, it
NAV fail to decorate. What is in o name?
There is often much in name. There may
be- very much in the name of May 80. We
want to perpetuate the decoration of soldiers
graves. I sincerely hope, therefore, that the
coming National Eneampment will, by all
means change the name of Memorial Day to
Decoration Day, that In the years to come, ris-
ing generations may find in the name q con-
slant reminder thaS the graves Of the Nations
defenders should never be forgotten and always
kent green. My comrades, think of these
things.-W ]. CRosLEY, Co. q, Gath Ohio,
Springboro, o.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

doubtful title Of Colonel Now "Col." VS.
head was a regular encyclopedias of military
tactics, garnered fromvwell, his two months
camping-out, for instance-and he it was who
with all the pomp and parade Of horrible war.
and with appropriate military ceremonies,
superintendent the erection Of Fort Fizzle."
From the lips of those cognizant of all the
movements of this gallant (f) band of PERSONAL
liberty defenders, we heard from day to day of
the vast bodies of dark faced, determined men
who were taking refuge from the u. S. Min
ions" behind this unhistoric structure. Great
was the CONSERVATION which the daily news
from Fort FizzIen spread through settle
ments even as remote as Knox County (Which,
by the way, joins Holmes County,. Many and
grave were the predictions as to local strife.
In the meantime, daily drills. stump speeches,
and bloody predictions were the order at the
fort.
"Col. CAL" was in his glory. Having lacked
the nerve TO acquire popularity by staying
with his former regiment, he had at last
achieved notoricty as the commander of Fort
Fizzle. As notoriety passes current in many
places for popularity, Col. CAL" was fed on the
fat of the land, ii. e., razor backed hogs,--and
would not have been thankful at all had Presi-
dent Lincoln offered him the post of Com
mander- in Chief of the Union armies. But
all the while that Col CAL" was mastering
in his formidable hosts, and arming them with
rifles, shotguns, cheese Knives tycoon ana
Red Jacket rerolvers there was little counter
scheme working up. A few Of the loyal citi-
Gems of that neighborhood grew very tired of
the everlasting repetition of bombast and
threats, and in reality the matter had grown
to such proportions that it was policy to put
quietus on "Col. CAL" and his avengers.
The grand and final display of military zeal,
courage, and proves took place one afternoon
when a solitary detachment from Co. - of
the - regiment of State Guards stepped
off the train at Napoleon. A few of the in
vincibles Glanced to be in town, and in their
rapid skedaddle for home, one of them had the
cause of his friends and fellow-suherers at
heart sufficiently to go by the fort and warn
his comrades in-arms of the prospect. Later in
the day when the soldiers marched out to see
the renowned fort, they found it abandoned By
all except one poor fellow who had. in care
lessly handling mis- pistol, shot himself in the
foot and could not get away; and from the
fact thst his late comrades had not taken time
to bear off the wounded" he Was left at the
mercy of "Lincoln's dogs" one of whom
bound up his foot and assisted him to mount
his horse So ends the brief but tragic history
of " Fort Fizzle."-R. BRITToN, BED Ohio,
Underwood, Iowa.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

6espots who had the audacity TO demand of
that red brush section its quota Of men for the
suppression Of instruction.
The prime mover in the erection and man.
ming of this formidable defense was one Col.
"a Cal" W, who had previously enlisted
3n the - Ohio. bat who had been so seriously
indisposed on the day Of that regiments march
for the front as TO be left behind. While he
was soon able TO attend TO the everyday affairs
of life yet his health never would admit of his
Joining his regiment, and only after the prepa-
rations for the draft were in progress did the
full vitality Of former days return to Cal.
It had really been thought by those intimate
with CAL, that his month or two Of camp life
had entirely cooled his military ardor, which
really seems TO have been the Gaze, except SO
Gar as fixed determination TO resist compul-
sorry measures TO enforce his aid IN the sup
preston Of the rebellion.
Bet on this idea of mans inherent right to
fight or not TO Sight" Cal. grew eloquent and
fierce. Mounted upon q war-like charger, he
sco1red the adjacent red brush in quest of
kindred souls. who like himself, were pre-
pared TO offer up their lives On the altar of fight
or not theory.
The result was gathering of quite an army
~ men who would rather bulldoze the Govern
ment than go to war, and the heroic Cal. was
Iaised TO the post Of commander, with the
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

C-original position of the ID Mass
D-Route of I'd Mass. to position from which 1t
charged
E-Position of the 9th Ind In the meadow on the
charge
F-Position of I'd Mass on the charge.
G-Rebel works.
B-Rock Creek.
The I'd Mass. was facing the rebel works. its
right extending toward Rock Creek. The 18th
\. J. joiued the I'd Mass, but fronted on Rock
Creek, being perpendicular TO the I'd. The
9th Ind. (A) was OF the right OF the 18th n. j.,
also fronting Rock Creek. Now, when tho
order came TO advance, the I'd Mass. moved to
the front of its works few feet and then
moved by the left flank toward Spsngler's
Spring las illustrated by ID, and from that
point advanced against the enemy. 1t Was in
tended that the 18th n. J. should move into
the position just vacated by the I'd Mass, but
a wrong command was given by come officer,
and there was considerable delay. The situa-
ton was desperate. and fearing the rebels
would combine and annihilate the Cd Mass,
Gen. Colgrove ordered Col. Fesler to about
face the 9th Ind, wheel to the right (the
whole regiment), and when the proper align.
ment was gained, TO charge at double-quick
through the woods and across the meadow.
Besides the obstruction Of the trees there were
numerous powders, some at least six feet high.
Therefore, when the 9th reached the meadow
its line was entirely broken. The 9th ad-
vanced into the center OF the meadow, when
the color bearer was shot down. The remain
ing seven of the color-guard and three men be-
| sides fell on that spot trying to advance the
colors. The right and left wings Of the regi-
ment. noticing the failure Of the colors to ad-
vance, halted, and thus the 9th came to
standstill in the center Of the field. To 60
| forward was certain destruction, as that part
of the rebel line against which the 9th charged
was over three times the length of the regi-
ment. To stay there WAS annihilation. So
the 9th fell back about the same time the ID
| Mass retreated
To describe this affair so as to convey tho
| idea that the 9th and I'd started in line TO-
gether, and that the 9th ran of and left the
| I'd to bear the brunt alone, makes the conduct
of the I'd appear glorious, but it Il not true A
regiment has no more right to eounterfeit
| glory (glory derived from misstatements) than
q man has right TO counterfeis money.
The extract quoted Is only one of many left
handed compliments the 9th has received
from the I'd Mass, and every one Of them il
| founded on Observation-Disclosures B. RANKIN,
First Lieutenant Co. A, 9th Ind, Washing
ton, d. G.
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

HE following extract is
taken from the report of
/ b e Adjutant-Genera
of Massachusetts for
1868, pages 554, $50. 1t
is intended to describe
the charge of the I'd
Mass. at Gettysburg:
at shout Z o'clock Or
ders were given to the
Cd regiment and one
other to advance across
the open meadow and
take the position of the
enemy. 1t seemed ccr-
The National tribune., 1892-06-23
Turned Completely Topsy-Turvy

BY tho malicious sprite. dyspepsia, the stomach
may still regain its accustomed order aud equlib-
rum by the use of Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs
Heartburn. wind ON the stomach. sour sxuotations.
nervous annoyance and disturbed rest, all indica-
tive Of chronic indigestion. obyiatod by II II
r unparalled for malaria. constipation biliousnsss
xheunatiDm and 10 grippe,
The National tribune., 1892-06-23

N return, after absence
Of over two weeks, ]
find your issue of April
81, in which is Comrsde
Lees somewhat per-
sonal and conjectural
rel 0 in d or respecting
losses in the charge Mt
Jackson, Miss. It seems
to me that although the
comrade had Col. Fox's
work before him when
writing his first article.
yet that he conned con-
illusions reached in the
book to little purpose;
for, quoting page z,
. = = /" There have
been too many careless,
49,