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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-06
AMERICAN RAILROADS

The Science of Transportation Our Best
Contribution to Political Economy
The science of transportation is going
to be the special contribution Of the
American people to political economy.
II is the most interesting feature in
their economic system, and the
achievements which they have accom-
plished through it will in future ages
read almost like fables. 1t has been
magician's wand, calling towns into
existence on the desolate prairie, rais-
ing towns into cities and cities into
world famous hives Of wealth and in
dustrv. It has conjured up fortune out
of nothing, and multiplied values teni
twenty, aye, often hundred fold.
! Millions Of well-paid, well-ted labor
ers enjoy its blessings without ever
thinking to what they owe them. Foi
every capitalist, every large mani
factiircr. every prosperous merchant
there could have been without it, there
are now thousands. The teeming fac
, tories of New England and the nam
moth warehouses Of Chicago hav
Z sprung from it a. directly as the silve
} mines of Colorado or Nevada.
!. The wcalth-creating power OF Nort
America is to "a very large extent IN
] product Of its Notwithstanding facil
/ ties. But for the capacity of the raj
Q WAYS to carry wheat from the Missou
:. river to the Atlantic coast for ie'
cents per bushel there would have bee
r no wheat farms west Of Chicago, an
many of the richest agricultural stat
,s i'm the Union might still have been
/. possession Of the buffalo and the re
fndian,-London Financial Times.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-06

Ladies' Spring Jackets have arrived
at Stockton Bros. Frame Building,
north corner Holly and Railroad ave
uue. New WhatcOm. Car fare paid.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-06

No. 27O. March Al II Taylor VS.
f q S Ry Co.
No. ri. March 5-Wm Taylor VS.
No. 272. March 5-John Elwood vs.
Jas Cain, three; John II Milhollin;
James Parke; w Taylor.
No. 274. March 5-Jane Gallagher
VS. G II Singleton; ID IL De Can.
No. 275. March 5-Jos Bertrand vs.
NJ Il O'Connor, two; b b Land Co.
No. 276 March 5-W Taylor VS.
John Elwood; Jas Cain; John II Mil
hollin.
No. 277 March 5-George II Wat
rous; Thos G Nicklin.
No. 27S. March 7-Ulrlch SchwaZ
VS.. Catherine NJ Williams.
No. 279. March 7 Reginald Jones
VS. b b Imp Co.
No. $50 March w c Ritten-
house vs. Jas Cain.
No. PSI. March Heirs Of Enoch
Wilson vs. G st wharf Co; ; f Van
zandt; VIM Cleaver; d p Halstead; II
McCue.
No. 2S2. March james II Ar
thur, r. and Mary f. Wilson VS. ca
Pettboue; Miller 4 Bridensteini f a
/ = II II Z %
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-06

1t is reported that the Marquis I'll
Rudiui has informed Secretary Blaine
that indemnity for the loss Of lives OF
Italian subjects at New Orleans riot
will be accepted "solely aud admit
edlyr as compensation to the families
of the victims.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-06
CASCADE club Meeting

A general meeting Of the members of
the Cascade club will b. held at the
club rooms Friday evening, April 8, at
s O'Clock. The attendance Of all mem
bers is particularly desired.
r.. &. NANDERFORD,
Nice-President.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-06
MARCH OF AUTHORS
A Novel Social at the Presby erian
ChurCh

A Novel Social at the Presbyl erian
Church
The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church gave a delightful social enter
tainment at the church last evening,
which they called the March Of Au-
thors. Authors and work represented
fancifully after the manner Of parlor
charades, formed procession and
passed in moving tableaux before the
audience.
Following is the list of the subjects
i'm the March of authors:
"Voices of the Night LongtellOw)
! Messrs. Wellman and Woodin.
.'Bow Of Orange Ribbon" Miss
| George.
"Whlte Wings" William Black,
| Miss Alexander.
scarlet Letter (Hawthorne), Mr..
"Old Fashioned Girl" Miss Helen
! Mcleod.
.The Red Gauntlet" l5cott, Mis-.
| HOman.
1Innocents Abroad, " Mr.. Byram.
Looking Backward" Miss Will
iams ,.,.
WOodin.
"Three Teachers" Miss DeLier.
"The Sisters" George Ebers), tn
Misses Toles.
"The Bells" (Poe) Flora and Susi
Tuflrey.
Little Men" lAlcottl, Masters Gel
man and Hopkins.
b Little Women" lAlcottl, Hele
Westcott and Viola Keeler.
"a Face IHumined" Roe, Iiarr
Keeler
D "The Newcomers" (Thackeray), NJ
Taylur and Lille Curry.
D. 4 unique bill Of fare Of refreshment
on the European plan, ran as follow
Z THE REBONEY
Tuesday, April 8, l-2
suppcr Served From TIL 10
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-06

The Murphy Temperance Union, at
its last meeting, elected officers for the
ensuing quarter. Judge J. y. Max
we'll. the retiring president, who by
his tireless energy and industry In
behalf Of the organization has been an
important factor i'm its success, posi-
tivelv declined "a reelection. Mr..
Brand. his successor, has been an active
and enthusiastic worker In the organ
ization. Following are the officers
elected:
President-G. Il. Brand.
Chaplain-Rev. ID. J. Pierce.
Recording Secretary-C. II. Dorr.
Corresponding Secretary-W.W. Sly.
II was decided TO change article 4,
section /, Of the constitution so as to
read "chaplains" instead Of chaplain
and that the pastors Of the city ac'
alternately.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
The Circuit Court.

The attendance at the circuit court
was quite large yesterday, but about all
that was done was to hear the speeches
Of the counsel in the case of James
Persinger's executrix versus f. j.
Chapman and f. Rorer, which was
given to the jury early in the afternoon
and resulted, after two hours delibera
ton. in hung jury, thus leaving the
case in the same position as it was ten
years ago. Some idea may by formed
of the strangers present, when it is
stated that at Hotel Lucerne alone
there were moro than thirty people who
took dinner besides the regular guests
Most of these were lawyers and Nor
folk and Western witnesses in the great
damage suit which comes up next week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
AN EXPLANATION.
The Students of Roanoke Col
Iege Make a Statement.

Some of the students OF Roanoke Col
lego, who do not believe in the recent
pranks played. there, request that tho
following communication be published:
Aere is regret on the part of tho
1ody of students of Roanoke College
that q notice of tho misbehaviour of a
few students some nights ago painting
blackboards, recitation rooms, etc, ap-
peared Ia The ROANOKE TIMES of yes
terday.
"That the public who do not fully un-
derstand the circumstances of the case
may not Judge the whole body eff stu
dents by the conduct Of n few, it has
been thought fit and proper that word
be said in reply by way of explanation.
The college world is divided into classes
just as the outside world, and among the
better classes, and among the great ma
jority Of the students of this college,
there is strong feeling of opposition to
the preparation Of all such unbecoming
conduct. College men in general have
as high a sense of honor and respect as
any other class OF men, and we are GER
tain Roanoke College men are no excep-
tiOn''
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
BREVITIES,

About dusk Friday laborer, in going
into feed room on farm near Cave
Spring, found willow basket in which,
warmly covered up, was richly dressed
female infant about twenty-four hours
old. 1t is understood that lady in
Roanoke will care for the little found
ling.
The annual election OF officers for the
Baard Of Trade will take place at it's
rooms Tuesday at 7:50 p. M, and full
attendance of members is specially re-
quested. j. E. Walker, of The TIMES,
and A. j. Thomas will guard the purity
of the ballot box on this occasion.
In the chapel at Hollin's Institute,
Friday night, two comic operettas were
rendered by the teachers in the pres
ence of a large crowd, the proceeds of
which we're for the library fund of the
school. Those who took part were
Mr.. Rath aud the Misses Bessie Cooke,
ettas were "My New Maid" and spa
queretta," light and sparkling, with
charming music and comic libretto.
Jacob Parrish opened butchers shop
yesterday in thu store vacated the day
before by w. j. Moon, jeweler.
A marriage certificate was issued yes
terday at the clerks Office to James
Monroe Bowles and Emma Lee Sim
mons, both of Roanoke county.
The Salvation Army having adver-
tised big Blow Out Hallelujah
Spree" at its headquarters two nights
next week, to which an admission fee
would be charged, and at which ice
: cream and cake would be gratis, Com
missioner of the Revenue Garst and
mr. oolt !, a
ted the army people that they would
have to pay the regular license tax for
all public performances. The army
has taken legal counsel in the matter
There will be the usual services at
the churches today. AT the Baptist
Church Rev. Charles II. Herndon, of
Loudoun county, will preach morning
and night. Rev. c. Armand Miller left
yesterday for Luray, whore he goes to
take part in some special services at his
fathers church there. He will be absent
week, but the usual services will be
held in the Lutheran Church by profess
sors from the College.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton meeting will be conducted by W.
M. Montgomery.
Miss Scott gave german yesterday
.'oi hooh W che uahcihS CLASS In the
Montgomery building.
Rev. DR.. Underwood's lecture on Ko-
rea, at the Presbyterian Church Friday
night, was largely attended and greatly
enjoyed.
y M. "5rden, superintendent of the
Ho!stein Wooden Mills, is in New York
on business.
Rev. w. II. Book. Of Pulaski, will
commence q series of meetings in the
Christian Church, situated on the lands
of tho Victoria Land Company, on We'd
nesday night, April 6.
Lewis Wise is visiting his friend, Rob-
ert Logan, at Sherwood.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
vIRaINIA NOTES.

:, A Tasley special says: Mr.. Frank A.
Slocumb, member OF the firm Of Slocumb
u Ames, of Onancock, died at his homo.
in that town early Friday morning. in
the 44th year of his age. He was
universally regarded as the best mer.
chant on che eastern shore of Virginia.
He was an active member Of the Or
cook Southern Methodist Chnrcb 1,. an
mason, and Good Tempt "a rec
every business. house +, ouancock 1 ~ ~
drapod in mournirg and the fap on tSs
mast. A''As "U naii-
Gov. Mckinney has designated Tues
day, April 5th. for the first meeting OF
the Virginia Board of Worlds Fair Com.
missioners.
called meeting Of the Board of Wis
itors OF the Virginia Military Institute
has been called by tho Governor for
April 18th.
The bill TO pay tho heirs of the late
General Sibley, of Fredericksburg, S37
ooo as royalty on his tent patent, wa,
again debated in tho house, and agais
went over. Its probable fate will be n
reference to the court of claims. whosa
docket is already almost interminable.e
A special from Matthews courthouse
says; The report reached here last Sat
urday evening that Capt. Seth Foster,
OF the state steamer Chesapeake,
brought to Williams wharf a vessel
which he had captured on the charge of
illegal dredging. This will PROBABLY
cause use for our Jail, which Judge Gar
nett in his charge to the grand jury at
the last term OF our court stated has not
had an occupant since the county voted
dry, near three years ago.
James Rowland, one of the most in
huential citizens Of Botetourt county,
died last week
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

FROM letter written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hurd, of Groton, S. d., we quote: WAS
taken with bad cold, which settled in
my lungs, cough set in and finally ter
minated in consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying l could live but a
short time. l gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if could not stay
with my friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds. +
gave 1T trial, took in all eight bottles:
it has cured me, and thank God I am
now we'll and hearty woman" Trial
bottle free at Christian & Barbee's drug
store, regular size, soc and 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
Good Looks.

GOOD looks are more than skin deep.
depending upon healthy condition of
all the vital organs. If the liver be in
active, you have bilious look, If your
stomach be disordered you have a
dyspeptic look, and il your kidneys be
affected you have pinched look. Sc
cure good health and you will have good
looks. Electric Bitters is the great al.
terative and tonic acts directly on those
vital organs. Cures pimpies. blotches,
boils and gives good complexion Sold
at Christian & Barbee's drug store, soc.
per bottle.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
N c. SLOWER,
TIN AND COPPER SMITH

HAIR MATTRESSES-WE MANU-
IA facture all kinds of ma ttresses for
sale, wholesale and retail. Hair mat
tresses re-made speciality. Practical
workmen employed, work warranted.
prices low. Orders by mail promptly at
tended. Will buy clean shucks and straw.
j. B. RICHARDSON & SON, Alabama
st., Salem Va. P. .. box 326. 351y.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
BLOWERS AND DECORATIVE PLANTS.

have in Green Houses now ready for sale.
Palms, Draconas, Rubbers, Screw Pines Azeleas
Roscs, Geraninms, Fuschas. and a geneI q! a..
eortment OF all kinds OF plants for pots or bed
Cling. Prices loA and stock hrst-class
Please give ME q call.
Visitors welcome at all times.
j. SHARTZER,
orist, Salem, Va
Hiver Side Flower Gardens. 341yr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

FINE old rye whiskeys for family an,
medicinal use, at Goldsteins, No. S
Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
To Miiiions of Free Acres via +,

10 Millions of Free Acres via IL. & O. r. II
Early in April 5000 600 acres of land
OF cheyenne and Arrapahoe reserya.
tions in Indian Territory will be thrown
open TO settlers Those contemplating
availing themselves OF this opportunity
to secure free homes will find the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad the quickest
route from any point in the East to the
Indian Territory. Four trains daily
from New York, Philadelphia, Chester,
Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington,
Cumberland. Wheeling, Pittsburg, and
all intermediate stations. All persons
contemplating settling at any point in
the west however distant, are re-
qucsted to write to Chas. O. Scull.
General Passenger Agent. d. & o. R.
R., Baltimore, Md, for full information
as to rates, time of trains, and sleeping
car accommodations from any point
East to any point West.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

OLD papers, Is cents per hundred, fo
sale at this office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

"ONLY Farmers Daughter" to-mol
row night at the Opera House.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

The celebrated Steck piano, the
best known in the South, Lever fails to
give satisfaction. Write the Smith
Music Co. for catalogues and prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

ALABAMA STREET, SALEM, VA.
Manufactures Ornamental and Archi-
tectural Castings. Iron Fencing, Crest
ing, Iron Fronts, Miners Cars, etc.
Full line of hard ware at store. corner
Main and Colorado streets.
jan26-lyr o. d. Oakley, Propr.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
Christian. Hearted Fishermen

EVERYBODY is invited to call at c. M.
Murden II Co.'S, the benevolent fisher.
men, If they want frst-class fresh fish.
They have the finest variety ever ex.
hibited in Roanoke. (Remember we
are practical fishermen. and get them
fresh from the Roanoke River every
day, making them from twenty-four to
forty eight hours fresher than fish
handled by jobbers or commercial
dealers) Remember tho place, corner
Nelson street, city market. Helm us.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
Bucklon,s Arnica salve.

THE best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Seres, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sorey, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale bv
Christian 81 Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

Rev. Father Edmund Didier, of Balti.
more. who is visiting friend in Norfoll,
had an awful fall down long flight of
stairs at his friends house a few DAYS
since and was seriously injured.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

The Weber piano is strictly first.
class instrument. Its reputation IL es.
tabiiSned. The Smith Music Co. cell it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

OLD papers, Is cents per hundred, for
sale at this office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03
Only a Farmers Daughter.

New YORK WORLD says: It's success
was conclusively assured by an audience
Gro wding every available space in the
auditorium last night.
DETROIT FREE PRESS says: The author
Is to be congratulated on his skill and
fortune, and thanked for the modesty of
his professions.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-03

PRODUCE, FISH AND OYSTERS.
wholesale and retaiD e'
ROANOKE DRESSED BEEF co.
N. RENSCH, Stall No. 8.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
NEGROES SLAUGHTERED.

Four Killed and Three Seriously Wounded
by Party of Kentucky Whites
EDMONTON, KY, Feb. 6.--News has just
been received of o bloody fight which took
place at Clark's Crossroads, tive miles east
of this place. between party of twelve
white wagoners on one side. and eleven ne
grOes, farm hands. on the other, in which
four negroes were killed and three or four
wounded, and two of the wagoners serious
ly hurt The particulars, as near as can be
learned. are as follows: The wagoners,
who haul lumber from Wright's mill, in
this county. to Horse Cave, were on their
way 10 their homes at this place. When
near Maxey's distillery. which is located at
Clark's Crossroads. they met o negro farm
hand who is employed on the farm of j..
Anderson. In passing one of the wagoners
struck him with his whip, to which the ne
gro remarked that he would see him again.
The negro then went TO the house of Ander-
son, who employs large number of me-
groes. and In company with ten others
started for the distIllery, where the wagon
ers made q business of stopping. When
they arrived at the distillery all of the
wagOners were inside the house purchas-
ing whisky, except two, 1850 the negroes
set upon with rocks and Clubs, and woulo
have made short work of them. but for the
timely appearance of the ten others, who
sprang among them, and in a short time
shot and killed four and wounded three or
four others. two of whom, it is said, cannot
recover The sheriff and posse have gone
to the scene of trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
ACTOR KILLED AT BOSTON.
Fayette Walsh, known as William j. Gouls
Shot by William Flannery

Fayette Walsh, Known as william j. Gould,
Shot by William Flannery.
BOsToN. March 6.-AbOut 2 O'clock this
morning Fayette Walsh, On actor, was
shot and killed by William Flannery. q
variety performer. professionally known as
William j. Gould. The shooting occurred
at q theatrical boarding house, No. Dix
place, where Walsh occupied front room
on the second floor. Flanpery and his wife
occupied rooms nearly opposite on the
same floor. 1t is said that soon after Flan-
merry and his wife returned homo from the
tbeater last night they and Walsh had o
dispute over Some personal matters. dur
ing which Walsh called Mrs. Flanpery
some hard names. Flannery went TO
Walsh's apartments. and, failing to get q
retracton from that individual. fired the
fatal bullet just al Walsh was approaching
HIM In a threatening manner Walsh fell
without sign OF life. Flannery returned
to his room and sat down quietly. The
police were on the scene within five MIN
ute5, and placed FlanIery under arrest.
He acknowledge ed dong the shooting. but
said it was unintentiOnal. His intention
was to fire over Walshs head. but he
missed the mark by about An inch. He
said be could not bear to have Walsh abuse
his wife IN such violent manner. Mrs.
flannery is n woman of about twenty-five.
and is very fascinating. Several theatrical
people who were IN the house at that time
have been held as witnesses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
lie Declines TO Either Deny or Affirm the Truth
Of 8 Telegram Giving Particulars Of
the StreetCar Deal
Buyers the Same Syndicate That Is
After the Broad Ripple Franchise.
MANY Stories Afoat- Ex-Strikers Awaiting
the Development CT Events-frepzel
Seen TO Be Out.
THE BIG sTkEEr-oAR DEAL.

Belknap-Shaffer People Have Option on
the Citizens Company.
"In two weeks the whole thing will be
over. Frenzel will be outof the way. and
things wills be running smoothly" Thus
spoke Mr.. Shaffer to an Indianapolis sn.
tleman at Chicago last Tuesday morning.
Coupled with the assurances. Dir. Shsfer
has SINCE given that every thing would be
ell right in few days" and the rumors
that the Citizens company is to be alb
sorbed by Mr.. Belknap and his associates
at the head of the Broad Ripple company,
with which enterprise Mr.. Shaffer
has become identified, this remark OF
his has strengthened the general belief
that Mr.. Frenzeps reign will soon be over.
This belief has become very prevalent
among the strcet-car employees and has
done more than nything else toward pers
shading them to remain at work awaiting
developments.
One rumor touched upon in yesterdays
Journal has il that Messrs. Belknap. Shaft
fer and their associates are quietly getting
the Broad Ripple franchise for twenty
years and will then operate the Citizens
plant under II. This would be plainly im-
possible. The Broad Ripple franchise ~
for certain streets only. If the company
ever desires to operate line upon another
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-03-07
GAVE HER LIFE FOR OTHERS.
Catherine Glennon, One of the Volunteer
Typhus- Fever Nurses, Dies from the Disease.

NEW YORK. March 6-The Health Board
is much agitated regarding the typhus-
fever situation in this city. A case which
was diagnosed as probably typhus was
found to-day in q crowded ward of Belle
vue Hospital Charles Blumenthal. young
German. residing at No. S2l Third avenue.
q hitherto unsupported locality, was re-
moved to the hospital last night, supposed
to be suffering from pulmonary trouble
This morning the physician in charge
thought he detected the typhus symptoms
in BlumenthaPs case. and called in health
officer, who conceded with him. and the
patient was promptly isolated, and the
ward fumigated.
Eleven deaths to date mark the result of
the typhus infection in this city. The
latest fatality has an element of quiet
heroism about it. Catherine Glennon died
In terrible agony. ut the typhus camp. on
North British street. The unfortunate
woman was one of the little band of nurses
who volunteered to take their lives
IN their hands and go into the plague
stricken camp and care for the suffering
Hebrew immigrants, who first brought til Q
disease to this shore. She did much TO
alleviate the misery of the poor outcasts,
but her life has been the price of her self
sacrifice. Another suspect-the second to-
day-was found at the quarantine n use,
No. IL East Twelfth street. and removed to
the island.