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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13
A Horrible Crime.

George Green, of Milford, who created
huch a sensation a few weeks ago by
harrying,his own daughter. has pleaded
guilty TO incest in the circuit court OF Ok
aaad county. He will probably receive 10
gears in state prison. the limit, although.
Judge Moore may show leniency on ac-
bount OF his large and dependent family.
Ia ~ nj
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13
rot.,Locomot,vc Exp,o,,on.

A locomotive on the 500 Line exploded
vt Whitedale. a few miles cast from Man
lstique and Engineer Hubbard and Fire.
man Stead were seriously injured. Both
were badly scalded and the fireman was
thrown So feet by the explosion, dying
soon afterward. Stead was married, his
family living at Gladstone. An engine
and caboose took Drs. Butler and Haflord,
bf Manistique, TO the scene of the accident.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13

King Humbert has accepted the reslgna-
ton OF Count Taverna, the Italian ambas-
sador n Berlin.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13

SENATE.-In presenting remonstrance
against closing the Worlds Fair on Sun
day Mr.. Morrill, said that if 1t were closed
it would deprive the working classes Of
any reasonable opportunity to visit the ex-
hibition. Bills passed: House bill to es-
tablish military post at Helena, Mont,
appropriating 500, 900; House bill to es-
tablish supports of entry and delivery at
Superior, Wis, and Ashland, Wis; House
bill approprating $780, 600 10 defray the
expenses of the Behrng Sea arbitration at
Paris; Senate bill appropriating $50, 900
for public building at Washington, Pa.
A resolution to pay TO Choctaws and Chick
asaws So, 900, 900, for their interest in the
Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation, was
taken up, but without action, the SEN
ate went into executive session and soon
after adjourned. HoUsE.-After referring
TO the proper committees a number of SEN
ate bills, the House went into committee
Of the whole OH the river and
harbor appropriation bill. Mr.. Hol-
man, of Indiana, objected strenu-
ously to the appropriation for deep chan
mel waterway. Mr.. Whiting, of Michigan,
also objected to it as did MIR. Breckenridge,
OF Kentucky, who appealed to the House
to be honest with the peopla and tell them
frankly that the bill provided for the ex-
and Mr.. Catchings defended the bill and
accused Mr.. Holman of opposing
every measure which was for the
best public good. Without action the COM
mittees arose and the House adjourned.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13

Warren Fesler, OF Otlsgille, resented a
Ono played q, p I'm 1zHs sgy.11 Z
Ia the row which followed, Is alleged TO
have spanked her. Justice Osborne fined
E'esler SCI.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13

Kelley Institutes are being estab-
lished in England and France.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13

SENATE.-The removal Of the powder
storage boats from New York harbor and
the Choctaw Indian appropriation were the
only subjects discussed in the Senate on
the 9th, the remainder of the session be-
ing devoted to memorial eulogies over the
late Senator Wilson, of Maryland. Ad-
journed. HoUsE.-The House went into
committee of the whole on the river and
moved harbor appropriation bill. Mr.. Reed
an amendment to strike out the appro-
priation Of $l3, 900 fer completing the en-
bankment on the south side of the Great
Miami river in Indiana. This was done to
test the sincerity OF Mr.. Holman's asser-
ton that he objected to the 21-foot chan
mel in the history of retrenchment and re-
form. The Great Miami river improve
ment is in Mr.. Holman's own district and
he strenuously objected to it being stricken
out. A remarkable strength for the channel
was developed and the bill has clear major
ity. Mr.. Whiting, Of Michigan, moved to
strike out the appropriation for ship chan
mel 81 feet in depth, and inserting in lieu
thereof.a provision authorizing the secretary
of war to appoint board of engineers to
whom shall be referred the report Of Col.
o. M. Poe upon the subject of 20-foot
channel from Duluth to Buffalo through
the great lakes. The board shall also re-
port as to the practicability of raising the
water level Of the lakes and connecting
harbors by damming the Niagara river.
Pending action, the committee rose and
the House took recess. The evening ses-
sion was taken up by the consideration Of
private pension bills.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13

SENATE. But little business was trans.
acted'on the 4th, The only matter of inn
portance was the bill, which was passed,
to convey to the state of Kansas portion
of the Fort Hayes military reservation
(about 1900 acres) for homes for old
soldiers and their families. After an ex-
ecutive session the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-The conference report on the
Chinese exclusion bill was agreed TO by
vote of 1875 to 20. A resolution was
adopted calling on the attorney general for
information as to whether tho sugar trust
or the American Sugar Refining company
had violated the provisions OF the
antitrust law, and il so whether any
prosecutions have been directed against
any trust or corporation for such viola
ton. The river and harbor bill was taken
up and Mr.. Blanchard explained it to the
House and pending discussion adjournment
was taken.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-05-13
SENATE AND HOUSE.

SENATE. MIR. Morgan called up the
Presidents message on an international
silver coinage conference, on the Sd. Mr..
Kyle made free silver speech In which
he said that II one OF the two great parties
did not soon give the desired relief there
would soon be a movement which would
relegate both to the background. The
message was laid Cd the table. The con-
ference report on the Chinese exclusion
bill was laid before the Senate. Mr.
Sherman objected to the report and said it
would be violation Of existing treaties.
Mr.. Dawes MIR. Frye and Mr.. Palmer
also opposed the report Mr.. Dolph and
Mr.. Vest favored it. When the vote was
taken the result was announced, yeas 80,
nays Is. The House bill placing binding
Irvine on the free list was received and
referred. Executive session. Adjourned
HOUSE. House went into committee
of the whole on the diplomatic and consul
lar appropriation bill The amendment
offered by Mr.. Chapman several days ago.
providing that no part Of the emergency
fund shall be paid to any foreign govern
ment in settlement of any claim against
the United States, was passed. Mr. Blount,
OF Georgia, moved to strike out the appro-
priation of sos, 900 for completion of the
preliminary survey of the intercontinental
railway, on which $3.50, 900 has already
been expended. The motion carried after
considerable debate. The committee arose
and reported the bill to the House and it
was passed. Senate amendments to the
army appropriation bill was non concurred
in and conference was ordered. Ad-
journed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

JoE's RIVAL.
Policeman Bransford Had
Lively Time Yesterday.

Every one in Salem knows Joe Rut-
ledge, the thin and lank beardless
simpleton. who not long since was
before the mayor for abusing man
who called him 'Doc," title which is
very disJasteful to him. Joe has boon
in love for the past few months and has
made several Intellectual attempts to got
married, but from lack OF cash has
failed. Tuesday might Joe was in
great state OF agitation and after find.
ing Policeman Bransford begged him
to arrest forthwith rival who was even
then basking in the smiles of Joe's
sweetheart, in the long wooden house
on Clay street. Joe was terribly excited
and when the officer explained that he
could not arrest Joe's rival, Joe became
furious and commenced shrieking out
curses ct the top OF his shrill voice.
AS he would not cease the officer on.
deavored to arrest him, but the lanky
upon the ground and it was only after
getting assistance that Policeman
Bransford managed to get him to Ser
geant Frier's office, where relative
went bail for his appearance. In the
morning before tho mayor, Joe con.
fessed Judgment and was thereupon
reprimanded and fined SO so; he left the
courtroom explaining as he did SO, "I'll
try to raise it, Mr.. Younger; I'll go see
Bill Brand and Liv. Hansbrough, thew
done promised to give it me-" An hour
afterward Joe had paid his fine.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
Had to Play tho string Ont.

A man seated himself in chair in ar
up town barber shop and ordered one
plain shave without tonic. Look here,
he said, by way of amendment, "Pve
got an awfully tender face and want
you to be very careful with it,"
The barber promised solemnly to re.
turn it to him as whole as he found it,
and then he proceeded to strap his razor
finely. He lathered his particular Gus.
toner carefully, took his ear in his hand
and with one swipe removed beard.
lather and cuticle from hair to chin.
The patient howled with pain, and sit.
ting bolt upright in the chair he eyed
the barber reproachfully
"What in thunder are you trying to
dor" he demanded angrily.
"You see, my razor is too sharp
apologized the Chesterfeldian barber.
1T is so sharp that when it takes hold
it will not let go, and am obliged to
play the string out. "-Exchange.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
PROP EsSIONAL.
: ERNEST WALKER,
An Old Resident.

Dat Hambrick, of Rocky Mount,
passed through the city yesterday en-
route to Bonsack. where he is going for
his brother, who has been manager of
the Bonsack plantation for nearly sixty
years. The old gentleman is quite
eccentric. Though having reached the
ripe old age of SO years, he has never
voted, never attended an election, never
rode horse, nor q train, always pre-
ferring to walk, reg arding it the safest
mode of transportation; never was in
court but once, and positively refused
to accept attendance, and when a boy
ate stolen watermelon and was Sc
verely repimanded for same, and has
ever since regarded total abstinence
from the juicy fruit as the best policy.
The old man is going to Franklin, the
place of his nativity, to spend the re-
mainder of his days.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
BREvITIEs.

Sergeant Frier returned from Roanoke
Tuesday night with short, heavy-set
negro known as Black Henry, and a low
mulatto woman called Wick Steward,
who are accused OF being concerned in
the burglary at Duncan s. Cumston's
dry goods store Friday night AS soon
as certain witnesses are secured the
prisoners will be taken before magis-
trate. At present they are occupying a
cell in the county Jail.
little daughter arrived in the house.
hold OF Professor Painter on Tuesday.
About two o'clock, yesterday after
noon considerable excitement was
caused on Main street by the actions of
two negroes. Wellington Hunt, the
younger Of the two, was drunk, and at
ter quarrelling for a minute or two
with the older man, Allen Mason, s truck
him with his fist, whereupon the old
fellow struck him two tremendous ticks
with big stick. Constable LLOYD
promptly took Hunt to Jail.
Mrs. Van Zandt, who recently went
to Washington and had an operation
performed at the Columbia Hospital, re-
turned Tuesday, considerably worse
than when she left here.
Miss Lily Shipman, who has been visit
ing friends in Halifax county, has re-
turned home.
Lizzie Sims, who lives on Government
Hill, was before Squire Camper yester.
day afternoon. charged with assaulting
Maria Bailey, another dusky damsel
She was bound over to keep the peace
for twelve months in the sum of S25,
with George Leftwlch as surety.
Rev. j. r. Bridges, pastor of the Pres
byterian Church, is visiting friends in
Hancock, Md.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
DEATH OF "A. PICKEN, SIR.

-Roanoke's Pioneer Jeweler Passes Away.
The Funeral To-day
The death of A. Picken, Sr.. at 500
yesterday morning, though not sur
prise, will be received with sorrow by
the entire community. He died of a
complication Of diseases-:yphoid fever,
congestion Of the lungs and heart dis
ease-after an illness of fourteen DAYS.
Mr.. Picken was a native of Edinburgh.
Scotland, and was in the sixty-frst year
of his age, having been an American
citizen twenty-five years. He first came
TO New Orleans and located there for
several years, afterward removing to
Bristol, Tenn. Eight years ago he re.
moved to Roanoke and, with his son,
engaged in the jewolry business.
He was the pioneer jeweler of the
city. and by his energy and sterling
honesty and business qualities gained
the esteem and confidence Of the people,
building up a trade which extended
throughout she entire southwest sec ton
of the State.
The deceased leaves wife and two
children, one son, A. Picken Jr, who
was engaged in the jewelry business
with his father, and daughter. Mrs
Lizzie Morse. The funeral will take
place from his late residence at4l7
Campbell avenue s. W., at 9 o. IN. to day.
conducted by Rev. DR.. Flippo, assisted
by Rev. DIR. w. II. Meade of the Episco-
pal Church. The interment will be in
Fairview Cemetery. The pallbearers
are August Boning, S. M. Wood ward,
DR.. G. Is. Vogel, w. II. Mckay, S. b.
Andrews and j. NJ. Tucker.
Mr.. Picken was q member OF the
knights Of Honor, in which organization
he carried an insurance policy OF So, 900,
also member Of the jewelers. League
whore he carried $1,000 insurance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
Observation-Disclosures

To WASTE your money on vile, dirty,
watery mixtures, com pounded by mex
perienced persons, when you have the
opportunity of testing Otto's Cure free
of charge. Why will you continue to
irritate your throat and lungs with that
terrible hacking cough when Christian
81 Barbee will furnish free sample
bottle of this great guaranteed remedy?
Hold a bottle of Otto's Cure to the light
and observe it's beautiful golden color
and thick heavy syrup. Largest pack
ages and purest goods. Large bottle Soc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

musical organiza-
ton which enjoys
much more than q
local reputation.
The y III erica II
band, OF Provi-
dence, is wei l
known through
out New England.
1t has been in eX-
istence for more
than half n cen
tury, and during
twenty-five years
of that time Mr..
Reeves has been
it's leader. At the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
Mis-. IL. f. Wellmnn.

No. LINN street, Evansville, Wis,
under date of June 10, writes the fol-
lowing: Kenyon g. Thomas, Sirs:
was confined to my bed four months
with inflammation OF the right ovarv,
had good physician and tried almost
everything, but got very little help
until tried your DR., Hale's Household
Ointment about four months ago. 1t
has done wonders for me. / can do
quite good days work. have every
reason to blieve that it will cure me. I
am also using your DR.. Hale's House.
hold Tea with good results. Sincerely
yours, Mrs. H. E. Wellman This
great medicine is for sale at Massie g.
Martins drug store, corner Commerce
street and Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

for the club of that place till it disbanded
He finished the season ut Jamestown. His
work with the two last named clubs at
tracted the attention of the Cleveland Off,
Gals, and last spring they engaged him.
AT first his work was not over promis-
ing, but later in the season he made his
mark, and is highly valued by the team
on account of his "heady" work. Cuppy
is a chunky" young man, weighing l7a
pounds. and is only 5 #. 5 in. in height.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

close OF the war Reeves was n solo cornetist
in Dodworths band, of New York city
He was engaged to direct the American,
band for one night, but he made such ii
favorable impression that his engagement
was made permanent. Bandmaster Reeves
is a composer of some particularly chastr
music Between him, Gilmore and Souss,
there has long existed warm friendship.
Mr.. Reeves declares that he is still il the
prime of life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

land. He is n man
Of i IN IN c II : G
wealth. and is fair
in all his deal
ings. A member
of the house of
lords, he always
votes independ
emily, though his
synipathies are
strongly with the
Liberals. Il Ii re &
years ago he chal
lenged for the cup.
1t was then his
idea to send the
Valkyrie over to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
Are You In 1t?

If not, why not? Why don't you
always keep on hand bottle of DR..
Hale's Household Cough Cure to allay
the first irritation caused by a sudden
cold? This is the finest remedy in tho
world for every kind of cough. You
feel the good effect of the first dose,
and by thorough using your cough is soon
cured. 25 and soc. bottles Massie &
Martins drug store, corner Commerce
street and Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
Is Your Nerve steady

OR DO you tremble and feel that you are
breaking; that your nervous system is
giving way? If you have weak nervous
system the very best thing you can do
is to begin to-day using DR.. Hale's
Household Tea 1t is the finest Nerve
Tonic known and will restore you to
health and vigor. Don't delay. Get a
free sample to-day at Massie & Mar
tins drug store, corner Commerce street
and Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
Attorney General Miller VIII Retire

CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-ISpecial "A spe-
cial from indianapolis says: Attorney
General Miller will retire from the
cabinet soon after the election, whether
Harrison is reelected or not. He has
formed law partnership in this city,
his former home, and will move back
here about the first ofJanuary. Friends
of tho Attorney General here say that
official life has never been congenial to
him. Furthermore he feels that his law
practice here will be much more lucra.
tive than the position he now occupies.
Mrs. Miller too. it is said, has never
been content with Washington life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
Couldn't pehaso uerse1s

Fledgely-Hello, Simpkins. What's
that l hear about you marrying your
cook?
Simpkins-Nothing in it, old boy [
proposed to her and was refused.
Fledgcly-I want to know. Feel bad?
SimpSsins-Yes, but then l had no
right to expect she would marry below
her station.-Detroit Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
WILL LEAD GILMoRE's BAND.

Something of the Career of ID. w. Reeves
the Providence Conductor.
d. w. Reeves, who has been selected to
direct the band which the late p. S. Gil
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

Tho Challenger for tho America Cup.
Lord Dunravcn, who challenged for the
America trophy. is regarded as one Of the
most thorough going yachtsmen in Enr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
EsteY OrCnn.

THE old reliable and over popular
EsteY organ in black walnut and Eng.
list antique oak at Hobbie Music Com.
pany's, 1877 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
The E. H. Stewart Furniture Co.
CLEvELAND'S CUPPY,
He Is One OF the Coming Pitchers Of
tho League.
4 10 to il

George Cuppy is one of the coming pitch
ers of the country. He is young man of
twenty-three years, Il native of Eaton, o
In 1890 he secured his first professional en-
gagement with the club at Dayton Mex,
season he went to Meadville and pitched
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

LotD DINKAVEN. compete, but the
plan fell through Lord Dunraven has
visited the United States and Canada
twice, and he says that he has every con
fidence in the fairness of Americans.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03
LADIES'

Needing tonic, or children who want build.
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON Buffers.
II is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion.
8lio1sness Lyer Complaints and Neuralgia.
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BRUSSELS carpets at so cents yard at
the Z. Ii. Stewart Furniture Company.

OUR So shoes in both ladies' and gents
must be seen to be appreciated, they are
worth S4 of anybody's money.
At j. MOVERS,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

g GRIFFIN, VIM. A. GLASGOW, JR,
Ss Bedford City, Va. Roanoke, Va.
GRIFFIN Sc GLASGOW,
Attorneys-at-law, rooms GIL, 612 and
GA, Terry building, Roanoke, Va Prac-
tice in courts of Roanoke city ard
county and adjoining counties.
1une9fLtf
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JOHN 81. WRIGHT. B. LACY HOaE
WRIGHT & HOGE, Attorneys-at-Law
Roanoke, Va, Room 6, Moomsp
Building. Jefferson street. Courts-Ros.
noke city and county, and Craig and
Botetourt counties. Special attention
given to collec ton OF claims mar4-I,
Mourr-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-11-03

NAKEY s. WOOLWINE.
" Funeral Directors and Practioa
Embalmers., 100 Third avenue, Roanoke
Calls answered in city or coL ~. Res
idence telephne No. 80; Office, 81. apply
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Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Office: Over Lyle's Drug Store,
z "a Tyr Roanoke. Va.
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Camden Iron Works,

ALABAMA STREET, SALEM, VA.
Manufactures Ornamental and Archi-
.ocsural Castings, Iron Fencing, Crest
ing, Iron Fronts, Minors Cars, etc.
Full line OF hardware at store, corner
Nain and Colorado streets.
inn26-1yr o. D. OAKLEY, Propr.
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Why You Do Not Read The ROANOKE TIMES:


BECAUSE you don't know that Roanoke has within fen
years become the third largest city in Virginia
Because you don't know that THE TIMES is the renre
sentative organ of Southwest Virginia.
Because you don't know that THE TIMES is the best
paper in Virginia, outside of Richmond
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