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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

scHooL-HoUsE CASE
Postponed Until Next Satur-
day.
ROANOKE TIMES BUREAU,
BILLIARD & PERsINGER BLDG,

tGs.-t SALEM. VA, Jun. ~.
Before Squire Camper this afternoon
the case OF the commonwealth against
Il. Il. benson, A. Shorty and Chas. Keen
on the charge of entering on the night
of the I'D instant and damaging public
school. house No. S, about three miles
west of Sal, m, came up for trial. Com
monwealth's Attorney Ballard repre-
sented the prosecution and Messrs. Pug b
and Moffett the defense. On account of
there being misunders anding about
the date of the trial some of the parties
were absent, and the case was postponed
until next Saturday at p. m.
The facts are these: The defendants
and nun. Der o. laborers were OH their
way on the 3rd instant to Christians
burg with great many horses and carts
belonging to Messrs. Waugh e Baiiey,
of Roanoke. Night overlook them soon
after they left Salem, and big snow
coming on they camped near the first
vacant house they espied, which hap
pened to be school-house. Benson. who
was in charge of the party, cut Stat
in one of the blinds, opened the win
dow, and ike whole party went inside,
lit fire, burned the wood and cooked
their food on the stove, naturally max
ing the school house in q very dirty con-
ditiop. Mr.. Benson cautioned his hands
not to touch any of the books or other
property, and as far as can be learned
the men only did what others would
haxe done 10 sustain life during heavy
storm and keep warm.
In the morning they left, without
cleaning up the house or restoring the
cut wo ID they had burnt, and naturally
enough when the young lady teacher
arrived she found the school-house in
condition unfit to hold school that day.
She very properly notified the superin-
tendent of schools, who notified the dis
trict school board. They offered S25
for the arrest of the guilty parties. and
Constable Lloyd brought Mr.. Benson
and two of the colored men before
Squire Deyerle at Elliston.
Maj Ballard, the commemorative
attorney, was there, and to him Mr..
Benson said that he had no doubt
Messrs. Waugh and Bailey would pay
the costs, which were estimated as fol-
lows: SIS damage to the school.house,
S25 reward offered by school board, and
SIS the legal costs. Whilst Mai. Bal
lard thought this was very fair propo-
sition, yet he could not act in the mat
ter without the consent of the school
board, SO Mr.. Benson, Shorty, and Keen
were bound over to appear before Squire
Camper on the 10th, in the sum of $50
each. and the security of several road
scrapers. which Constable Lloyd held.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

the groom tossed him lightly up to tho
saddle OF tho prancing thoroughbred in
waiting. You two are ali have left
now, since Fred and your father IRE
gone, and 'twould break my
''oh, stop that croalling, mot her, and
don't you worry little bit Artie's
backed old Tom aforc, and nc never
got scratch yet. Better get II good
place where you can watch the finish
and see us come in ahead. Now ahead
with him, boys, and easy; look out for
his heels
And with 4 smile over his shoulder
and kiss on his hand the boy was
hurried toward the course where the
crowd, weary Mt the long delay, was
loudly demanding the start.
Now, careful, Attic" cautioned the
brother, as he chung to the excited
horses bit, ''show 'cm how n ten-ycar-
old can ride. Easy like on the start,
and don't spare the whip on the finish.
Mind you, boy, it's a new watch and
chain if you win to-day. Grip him
hard, now, and watch his swing"
They're Oft they're Off" is the
roar now, and then q breathlcss hush,
like momentary calm in night
storm, to last till the race be done.
Round they come for the first mile,
all punched yet and erybody's race.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

sad faced, faded woman was deity
lacing the gilt cord in the scarlet
donblct of a flushing fair-haircd boy.
His golden yellow locks. but half con-
ccalcd under his jaunty jockey cap,
clustered in soft ringlets over the
smooth brow. He taps the tiny top
boot lightly with his whip and looks
up into the mothers face, smiling. as
she gave the last soft touches to tinscl
and cord, and tendcrly kissed the up
turned check.
do, mother, hurry up!' called n
rough voice outside the door. what
on carth's keeping you? That bell is
going again and if we don't get a move
on we're left, sure. Here, fly with
YOU" rs the boy came bounding for
ward.
ooh, John. do be careful of him to-
day, whatever you do" she called, us
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
Church Seryices.

Rev. DIR. James, OF Allegheny Insti-
tute, will preach morning and night at
tho Baptist Church.
There will be the usual services at all
the churches to-day, conducted by the
regular pastors.
AT the afternoon meeting OF the Y. M.
g. a subject will be: The Yoke and
the Burden;" leader, Mr.. T. Thomas.
The Salvation Army will have public
worship at their rooms today at $3.50
and p. m.
Monday will be county court day. At
night Taylor Lodge, No. %. A. L. and
A. Nj. will have supper at Hotel
Lucerne, to which all Masons in good
standing are invited.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

and storlning ut the pushing struggling
crowd. The swaying, surging throng
struggled and fought for vantage
ground and cheered itself hoarse, as
horse after horse was hurried upon the
track The burning rays of the August
sun strcamed down upon the great park
and its impatient, waiting throng I'M
needed. Hats canes and kerchicfs
snewy favoritc with his gaudily clad
rider cantcrcd by.
Twas II great event of Il great meet
ing, this midsummer derby, and the
people chccrcd and chaffcd and stormed
in high good humor. What cared they
for the burning sun or the sitting dust,
when on the track beneath them over
half score of famous horses were
gathering to battle to the finish. The
victors of many hard run field are
here this day to struggle again for the
supremacy. About the little booths or
boxes excited men were elbowing and
crowding their way, eager to stake
their wealth on the result, and each
shouting the odds on his favorite at the
top of his voice. In the grand stand n
thousand tongues wagged free, and a
thousand forms swaycd and swung in
the frenzy of excitement. Below them
on the course 4. dozen no rises, rear
ing, plunging, striking; two score riders
and grooms running and lodging, shout
ing and swearing, all made n scene
rarely rivalcd.
In one of the cramped, stuffy little
dress ing stalls back of the grand stand,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
Ben, ID. hell,

DRUGGIST, of Lexington, Ky, says that
DR.. Hale's Household remedies Consist
ing OF DR.. Hale's Household Cough Cure,
DR.. Hale's Household Ointment and DR..
Hale's Household Tea) are tho best sell
ers he has ever had in his store. This
is owing to the great merit of these pop
ular remedies They invariably give
bills and work wonderful cures. Every
body should use them. 25 and soc sizes
at Massie & Martins drug store, corner
Commerce street and Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
PROPOSALS FUR JAIL.

DROPOsALs WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE.
i Office of the city clerk until noon OF Jan. %.
1892, for plans. specifications and construction OF
mayors Office and lookup, to be built on the pres
cnt Jail site jong the courthouse, which Ia Sd feet
by so feet. Mayors Office and his court room an6A
lookup with 10 or 20 Bessemcr steel cells, on the
flrst floor. Jailor's quarters over mayors office,
TO have three or four living rooms. The jaiE
prisoners and all cells outside OF lookup celia to
be built out OF properly hardened five ply STEEL.
with proper arrangements for heating, ventila-
ton, sewerage, light, water, bath tube, etc. etc.
Sufficient rooms for exercise In corridors, with
windows so arranged as to admit ample light.
The appropriation for this work is SIC, O0O The
right is reserved to reject any or all bids. All
bids must he marked Proposals for Jail" Ad
dress all bids TO GEO. l.. BRNNET'r, clerk OF
City Council. j. G.. GRAVES
Chairman Public Property Committee.
deceased
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
THE JEFF DAVIS RIFLES.
Judge Griffin Accepts the Captaincy In u
Ringing Speech.


Friday night the Jeff Davis Rifles had
business meeting in Sergeant Frier's
Office. Judge Griffin was called TO the
chair and j. p. Sadler acted as secretary.
The following business was transacted:
The finance committee reported debt
of $500 upon the uniforms of the COM
pay, and subsequently Messrs. Denit,
Weber and Martin were appointed q
committee to correspond with the Rich
mond tailor, Wendlinger, regarding the
payment of this debt.
The committee on bylaws and consti-
tuition reported a number of changes,
which were adopted, principal of which
are reducing the initiation fee 10 Sl.5O;
making the monthly dues so cents in
stead of a dollar; all fines were sensibly
reduced, and the matter of imposing
taxes left entirely to the officer in com
mand. The old bylaws were foolish
and mpracticable, but as amended
there is some reason in them. A quorum
Is now to consist of majority of the
active members in good standing.
Weekly drills will take place every
Monday at 8 p. M, dress parades on
first Monday of each month; business
meeting on first Thursday of each
month. Instead of the company at
tending church in uniform one Sunday
in every month, it will go only twice a
year as a company, on the second
Sundays in May and November. Mr..
j. e. Sbipman, of the council, was pres
emit to hear the request of the company
for an armory, and in a neat speech
promised to do his best with the coun-
Gil for tho boys. j. p. Sadler was
elected secretary and j. A. Thomasson
treasurer, for one year.
During the course Of the meeting
Judge Griffin announced in a stirring
and inspiring speech that he accepted
the position of captain and would do his
best to make company II one of the best
companies in the regiment His an
nouncement was received with cheers,
and so great is the confidence reposed
in him that already nearly a dozen
young men have app led to join the com
pany. AS soon as Lieutenant Kings
resignation is received, both first and
second lieutenants positions will be
filled. The boys are determined now
to have good company and will elect
competent and capable residents as ohi-
GERS, so that they may have regular
drills.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
Why Don't You Stop

COUGHING before the entire mucous
membrane lining tho air passages lead
ing TO the lungs becomes inflamed as it
surely will be from 4 cough neglected"
There is but one remedy that gives in
scant relief and cures quickly. DR..
Hale's Household Cough Cure cures
every kind of cough, frem simple cold
to incipient consumption. p and soc
bottles at Massie t& Martins drug store,
corner Commerce street and Salem
avenue,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
A Public Conxeniencs

Ar No. $50 Satin avenue, there is
one OF tht neatest restaurants ever
conducted in Roanoke The proprietor
u. s. W'nz knows m, re about an oys-
ter than an oystcrman, and the bivalves
served ty his cooks excel in flavor.
They are TAXI n fresh from the shell.
Steak, fish. h.m and eggs, etc, are
also scrp This restaurant supplies
q long felt want in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
DR.. HaIe's Household Tea

IS TIE great blood purifier and nerve
tonic. 1t acts upon all the secretions Of
the system, enabling the liver and kid
neys to perform their proper functions,
giving tone and strength to the nervous
system-a certain cure for dyspepsia.
Two months treatment for 5Oc. Get q
free sample at Massie 81 Martins drug
store, corner Commerce street and Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

-Strangcr-"And you say the editor
died with his boots on?" Printer
YES, sir. You sec he knew the town
so well he wouldn't pull 'cm off for
fear they'd steal his socks. Atlanta
Constitution
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

HAVE you forgotten that Silverthorn,
at No. Salem avenue, carries tho
largest and finest STOCK of jewelry, solid
silver and plated ware. clocks, bronzes
and vases in Southwest Virginia?
Prices low, for goods must be sold.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

Mrs. Youngwifc-"Havc you any
shad?" Fishmongcr-"Ycs'm." Mrs
ioungwifc-"Please give me one pound
if YOU have any without bones. My
husband doesn't like the bones -
Minneapolis Journal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

THE George Steck. Weber. Chase,
Jacob Bros, Everett and Cornet pianos
are we'll and favorably known in the
music world. The Smith Music Com
pany have them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

A. L. JAMESON IL Co., coal and feed
dealers. All kinds OF feed Office III
junction of Norfolk avenue and Camp
bell street. Telephone No. los.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17
hotels.

COMMERCIAL HO TEL
~ RADFORD. VA,
200 feet from Pass ny'l Depot.
Fl. IL. OLIVER & 60 !RupRIETORS,
IL. u. Oliver and u u rompkins,
us agcrs
Good fare, good beds AID puliLe atten.
ton. Large samnl, r.,u.. im CONNER.
cisl men uly2S-6mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

DON'T forget B rims great auction
sales. 1t will Pay you to attend them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

CALL and see tho beautiful stock OF
rockers and rugs just received by
THE e. II. STEWART FURNI1 URE Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

THE Smith Music Co. do % wholesal.
and retail busin s. in pianos and az
gans. Before buying examine thet
stock and got prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

The Weber piano is a strictly first
class instrument. Its reputation is es-
tablished. The Smith Music Co. sell it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

BROOKS. next to postoflice. cahincis
So. so per dozen.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

TIN TrrKs. 10 minutes. sidellnger,s. sol Jen'r
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

THE celebrated Steck piano, the
best known in the South, never fails to
give satisfaction. Write the Smith
Music Co. for catalogues and prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

ONE of tho incest Xmas presents YOU
can give your friend is pair of nice
pictures, beautiful stock of which in
oil, pastels, Indo tints, anrotvpes. cich
ings. engravings and wafer corors can
be found at
THE r. II. STEWART FuRNlruRE Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

BEFORE selecting your Mas pres
rnts be sure to- Call and examine the
large, varied and attractive ,tOck at
THE Il. H. STEWART fuRNIi,iRE Co
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.
F. j. AMWEG, Commercial Bank Building.
FRANK K. MAY. los jefferson st., p. D. Box 8.
T. C.. OAKLEY. Builder and Contractor. All
kinds OF building done, either wood, brick or
stone. Fine stores and residences and large
storage houses speciality.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-17

SCAvENGER AND GARBAGE WORK
PRYOR WOODSON, 223 Fourth ave. N. W.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-14
An Indian Woman Murdered.

New WESTMINSTER, Sept. .13-[Special.1
A horrible murder was committed Friday
night last at North Bend, 125 miles east of
here. A man named B. Milligan induced
a young Indian woman to take a walk
into the bushes with him, and nothing
more was seen of her till yesterday. when
her dead body was found in the middle of
a bunch of bushes. On the body were
many bruises and several long scratches
on the hands and face, indicating a severe
struggle. Coroner Clark, OF Kamloops,
was notified, and examination proved that
the unfortunate woman had been assaulted
and so roughly treated that death must
have ensued within a few hours. The jury
brought in a verdict of murder against
Miiligan. The latter fed from North Bend
on the night of the assault. but officers
followed yesterday and came up with him
at Vale. Milligan spied the officers some
distance away and took to the mountains,
and has not been captured yet. A chum
of his named Littleton has been arrested
as accessory,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-14

weather Observer Olney Probably
Drowned in Olympia Harbor

Weather Observer Olney Probably
Drowned in Olympia HarbOr.
OLYMPIA, Sept. 13.-[Special. e. B. o.
ney, United States weather observer, went
out in a rowboat at Z o'ciock on Monday
morning. and at so'clock the boat was OBJ
served by some children to he apparently at
anchor off Priests point, about two and a
half miles below the city. About 10
O'Clock man coming up the bay picked
up the boat and brought il t. shore, One
oar was hanging i'll the roy locks. Mr..
Oncy's overcoat. folded. was living
in the bow of the boat The
interior of the boat was entirely
dry. showing that it had nos been upser.
On the side of the boat were two deep
bruises in the cedar strips, "a il the boat
had been in contact with some object. !.
theory of the case is that Mr. Oiney be j..
came heated with rowing ana stood up in
the boat endeavoring SO remove his coat
and that, as the coat was about
half of. he became unbalanced and fell
into the water. his hands and arms
at the time being bound behind
him by the coat. The finding of the boat
was not reported until today. Persons
have been ont today searching for further
evidences of Olney's drowning, but none
have been found
Mr.. Olney had been in charge Of the sta
tion here since August, 1891, coming here
from Portland. He had become we'll
known ss the compiler of official crop re-
ports for the state. He leaves a wife. who
IS at present in San Francisco.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-14
A BOY KILLS A TRAMP.
Tragedy at Midnight on . Hop Ranch
At south Prairie.

TACOMA, Sept. l3-fSpeciai.1 WILEY
Combest. aged II, of st. Paul, Or. a hop
picker, last night shot and killed an un-
known tramp who attempted to enter
barn where Combest was sleeping, on
Frank Bisson's ranch at South Prairie
Combest did The sh ooting. he says. in self
defense. He gave himself up and was
brought to Tacoma this evening and placed
In the county Jail, charged with murder.
His story of the shooting, which follows,
Is corroborated in its essential features as
far as possible, although Combest is the
only one actually present whose statement
can be secured:
had been working on Fellows hop ranch.
Last year picked hops for Mr.. Bisson, and ne
engaged me again this year. had been work
ing for him several days. but did not move my
trunk to his barn until yesterday. Last night
he told me not to let ybody in the barn nor
light a match for fear OF burning the hay and
the barn. He told me TO fire a shot in the air if
anybody tried to get in. About midnight three
men tried to get in. told them to keep out
Finally came outside and fired a shot i'll the
air as Mr.. Bisson told me. One of the fellows
said he would punch my face. He made for me
and grappled with me. When / tried to shake
him of the others came up. Then fired three
shots from my Smith & Wesson 3S-caliber
yolver. was struggling all the time. Then
halloed and ran for help, and later got Q
doctor. Still later l was arrested.
Combest says he brought the revolver to
use while in British Columbia last winter
He says he stayed with the Indians at
Spuzzum. Deputy A. b. Tubbs brought
him to this city. There was nothing on
the murdered man to identify him. He
had pack of cards. a hair brush and
some cigarette tobacco. Combest thinks
he is gambler, because his fingers were
soft and long, like a woman's. The two
companions of the murdered tramp fed
after the shooting, but it is thought one of
them is wounded. The dead man was
shot in the neck, close to the breast. A
county coffin was sent out to South Prai-
RE this afternoon, and the remains will be
buried in the potter's field tomorrow.
Combest says this is the first time he
ever shot anybody, and that he never be-
fore had fight except with bare knuckles.
The revolver, he says, he carried while
travelling through the country to use for
amusement. Usually he carried it in
scabbard, openly, he SAYS, so everybody
might see it. He did not want it to use in
protecting himself. When running for a
doctor he says he lost the revolver in the
brush. If it is ever found, he says, two
chambers will be found loaded.
He is an Notwithstanding chap, with
a sort of wild expression, and sharp, foxy
proclivities. Before going to St. Paul,
Or, his people resided at Jackal Prairie,
in Southern Washington.
Combesr is anxious for Mr.. Bisson to
come to the Jail, as he says he said he
would ''see him out of it."
The coroner's jury found that Combest
killed the tramp in self-defense.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-14
GREAT FIRE AT TEKOA.
The Business Portion of the
Town Wiped Out.
TRAGEDY At SOUTH PRAIRIE.
A Boy Hop Picker Kills an Unknown
Prowler at Midnight.
Supposed to Have Been Drowned In
Olympia Harbor-Nsrrow Escape OF
Clarke County Settlers From Fire.

OAKEspALE, Sept. 13-ISpecial THE
business portion of the town of Tekoa, tif-
teen miles east of here, vas destroyed by
fire early this morning. The fire was dis
covered in barn al 4s,. and is supposed
to be OF incendiary origin. Before help
could be summoned the fire had spread to
a covered stairway in the rear of Snyder &
Davidson's tin shop, ana soon enveloped
the whole building. Both Snyder and Da-
wilson lived over the store with their fam
lilies, and the burning stairway cut off
their only means of egress. The families
were taken out the front windows by
means of ladders, but no1 until Mrs. Sny-
der's hair was burned off and her face
badly blistered. The liap,es spread to the
grocery store of Whituore e. Mclean,
which was destroyed with all its contents.
From there it spread to the drug store of
Moser Bros, soon wipine it out and leap
ing across the street to the Hinkle build
ing. 1t was only by an almost super
human effort that Hoare & Anderson's
hardware store on the opposite corner was
saved. The Hinkle building was occupied
by J. G. Baldwin with large stock of dry
goods. The Bender & Kay building, occu-
pied by Sparks Bros, reat estate, and J. S.
McCarty, attorney, was the next to catch,
and from there the flarses Ieaped to the
Globe building. occupied by d. w. King
with his printing Office. This building
was the property of King Il Vaughn. Dan
Crowley's building, occupied by +. NJ.
Heard with stock of millinery, was the
next building to catch. This was soon de-
stroyed, and the flames started west,
catching Silkworth's woodward and barn.
before it reached Silkworsh's store, which
contained large stock of dry goods.
The losses, as near as can be obtained
now are:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-14

In addition to the above several build
ings were damaged, and considerable loss
caused by moving goods. The total loss
will aggregate $4,000. with $21. 600 insur-
ance. No residences were burned, and
there is no destitution.
The water mains were connected yester-
day and water will be turned on tomorrow.
Had the water works been completed two
days earlier the town coeld have been
saved. 1t was only by almost superhuman
efforts that James e Mahoney's bakery
was saved, and several persons were over
come with heat while working on this
building. Had this been burned, the entire
town would have gone. The city council
met this morning and established fire lin.
its. Building has already begun, two
buildings being under headway today.