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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Successful Entertainment.

The festival given yesterday after
noon and last night for the benefit of
the Second Presbyterian Church at the
residence of G. c. Taliaferro. on Ninth
avenue b. W., was a success financially
and was enjoyed by the young people.
especially .he Sunday-school scholars.
The feature of the affair was Mr. Talia-
ferro in the make up of Santa Claus.
who came down the chimney, much to
the delight of the children. Various
articles were sold at reasonable price
to the young people and refreshments
OF every kind served.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
M'LAUGHLIN WILL BE RELEASED.
His Physician Satisfied He Did Not In
tend TO Commit Suicide.

His Physician Satisfied He Did Not In
tend TO Commit Suicide.
Frank Delaney has returned from a
trip to New York, where he went to
visit Daniel Mclaughlin, who made
himself famous by his leap off tho
Brooklyn Bridge. Mr.. Delaney found
Mclaughlin, who is friend of his, in
the insane department of the Bellevue
Hospital. He stated to a TIMES re-
porter yesterday that when he went in
his room Mclaughlin said, Frank,
made good jump, didn't I?". Mr.. Do
laney said the report that Mclaughlin
struck the water head first was errone-
Gus; that he struck on his side and the
only apparent injury he received was a
large bruise on his hip where he had
struck the water.
The reporter questioned Mr.. Delaney
as to the cause OF Mclaughlin taking
such leap and he said he was con.
WINGED that Mclaughlin was insane
from strong drink and that was the sole
cause. He further added that while in
New York he had conversation with
tho physician who has charge of Nc
Laughiin, and the doctor stated he
would be released in few DAYS as he
was convinced the act was not done by
a rational man but by a man crazed with
drink. Mclaughlin told Mr.. Delaney he
would return to Roanoke in about q
month
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
THE ASSESSMENTS ILLEGAL.
Council Cannot Tax Auditing
Property Owners.
Inc supreme Court Has just Rendered an
important Deoiston-It Decides That
the Laws of tho State Authorizing City
Councils to Assess the Cost of Public
improvements on Auditing Property
Owners Is Unconstitutional

RICHMOND, Dec. 15.-The Supreme
Courtof Viri inia has just issued an i'm
portant decision and one that effects
Roanoke as we'll as other places. 1t de-
cides that the laws of tho State author
izing city councils to assess the cost of
public Improvements on AUDITING prop
erty owners is unconstitutional. Tho
Dispatch this morning prints tho follow
ing in regard to the matter:
THE Council committees on streets
and finance arc in great dilemma. A
great deal Of street work Is being urged,
and the supreme court of the State has
just rendered an opinion declaring it
unconstitutional to assess AUDITING
property owners for street and alley
improvements. The street and finance
committees mot in joint session in the
chancery court room yesterday after
noon and spent three hours in endeavor-
ing to find way out Of tho murky
position they arc in, but came to no
conclusion.
Colonel Cutshaw, who has given
much thought TO the operations of the
city departments, especially those
affecting streets, made very elaborate
gested that It woulI be far better Tor
the city generally to have the con-
struction accounts Of the water and gas
departments abolished and that bonds
be issued to keep up this work, so that
only the interest on these Londs would
have to como out of the annual appro
priations to these departments, instead
of the full amounts for laying pipes, etc.
Colonel Cutshaw called tho attention
of the bodies to the decision Of the SUI.
preme court Of Virginia, upon which
subject he had been writton by City So.
licitor Meredith, declaring it unconsti-
tutional for the city to assess AUDITING
property owners for street improve
mentS.
"Mr. Meredith was asked by Dis
patch reporter as to the effect of tho re-
cent opinion Of tho supreme court upon
abuttng property owners against whom
bills for work were already outstand
ing. The city attorney replied that il
they protest the city can only contend
for the amount already due, that is un.
less the decision is reversed"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Ex-Consressman Morse Dead

BosToN. Dec. 15.-Ex Congressman
Leopold Morse called at tho Hotel Ven
dome this evening to SEQ Representa-.
tive Hit, who was attending reception
CT the Boston Merchanst' Association
While waiting in one of the outer rooms
OF tho hotel, he had an epiloptic shock.
A physician was called and lust as tho
guests of tho Merchants Association
were filing into the dining hall he was
removed to house opposite. whore ne
died within an hour.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
News From Australia.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. Is. Tho steamer
Australia arrived from Honolulu, bring.
ing the following advicee: Tho legisla-
ture has appropriated $4,000 for the
tour Of Princess Kaiulani and the heir
apparent. through Eur ,pe and the
United States, and $4,000 to send the
Hawaiian band to the Worlds Fair
Newe reached Honolulu Of tho Smelling
OF seven villages on Solomon Islands by
the British warship Rapid, for the kill
ing of white traders.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Homestead poIsoner arrested.

PIrrsBURG, Dec Is Robert ]. Beatty,
alleged to be implicated in the Home
stead poisoning conspiracy, reached
Pittsburg from Louisville this morning
in charge of Deputy Sheriff Farrell He
was taken to Alderman McMaster's
office, where an additional information
of felonious assault was lodged against
him. He was then taken to Jail, where
he is held in $1,000 bail for hearing on
December 10 Beatty said he was inno-
cent and that the charges were malic.
iOuslY false.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Still Maintains His Innocence.

HUNTINGDON, Dec. ia special
grand jury will sit Monday in the case
of the Chesapeake and Ohio train rob-
bers. Forgey's missing overcoat with a
bullet hole in the shoulder was fished
from vault in the rear of his house
to-day. This completes the evidence
against him, but he still persists in as
sorting his innocence and says Collins
is talking through his hat" Collins
says all the plans were laid at Forgey's
house, who promised him half the pro-
ceeds
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16

The members of the Junior Hose
Company are working In earnest for
their new house and will bring great in.
huence to bear upon Council to grant
the necessary appropriation. They
claim that their five years OF continuous
service for the city entities them to ex-
pect this. The Juniors have saved
thousands of dollars worth of property
by their efficient work and Council
should deal literally with them.
Their present quarters under the
police station are not only unfit for use
but are absolutely dangerous. The
building is propped up and every time
the wagon is driven over the floor the
whole structure shakes in decidedly
unpleasant manner. Beside there is not
room enough nero.
The public property committee of
Council is favorably inclined toward the
company and anxious to give them a
new building. The following is a full
text of their report to Council on the
question:
''Iu the matter of petition from tn
Junior Hose Company through the
board of Roanoke fire depa rtment to
build now engine house, your com
mitJoe are of the opinion that tho Coun-
Gil should by use of all means at It's com.
mand encourage and foster the fire COM
panies which have done such efficient
service to the city. The building at
present occupied by this company is not
at all suitable or comfortable and not
properly located, and If there are any
funds available with which to build
new engine house we believe it should
bo done, but on this poin. your com
mittce do not feel sufficiently we'll in
formed and therefore recommend that
this matter be referred to the finance
committee for it's report"
I he finance committee now have tho
matter in charge and If they can SEQ
their way clear to appropriating the
ne cessary money the boys will got their
house.
The question Of location has been dis.
cussed by the members of the company
and several good lots spoken Of Some
Of the boys are in favor of the present
site while others think tho building
should be located further up town.
These latter argue that the lot thoy
now occupy. being corner one and
owned by the city, can be sold for money
enough to purchase cheaper lot else.
where and part Of the money used to.
ward the construction of the building.
Among the sites spoken of is one on the
south side of Salem avenue, tho second
lot from the corner of Park street
There is also another lot farther up
Salon avenue. The corner OF Ernest
avenue and Park street, near the over
head bridge, was also spoken of.
There is no contention, however,
among the members of the company, in
regard to this matter. The boys are all
willing to go where they can get new
house, provided it is not too far out.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
SENATOR GIBSON DEAD.
He Brenthed His Last Mt $40 Yesterday
Afternoon.

he BreHthed His Last ut $40 Yesterday
Afternoon.
Hor SPRINGS, Ark, Dec. Ex-senator
Gibson died at $40 this afternoon.
About noon he began to sink, his body
grew cold and respiration was very
weak. The end came peacefully.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The news of
Senator Gibson's death was not received
in Washington until this evening A
meeting of the Louisiana delegation in
Congress will be held tomorrow morn.
ing to make arrangements for attending
the funeral. which. it is supposed, will
be held in New Orleans. The commit
tee to represent Cong ress on the occa-
sion will be named morrow by Vice.
President Morton and Speaker Crisp,
and they will go under the escort of the
deputy sergeant alarms of the Senate.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Fought with neer BOTTLES.

HUNTINGTON, Dec. 15.-Rush Norman
and Henry Collins, two gamblers, by
agreement repaired to secluded spot
and fought duel with beer bottles.
Collins was hurt some and Norman
barely escaped with his life. His nose
was severed. his left eye cut out and his
face gashed to pieces. He is in serious
condition. Collins has made his escape
to Ohio.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Senntor Yance,n nrothar Mnrriea

AsHEvILLE, N. c. Dec. 15.-Gen. R.
b. Vance, brother OF Senator u. b.
Vance, and membe r-elect,,of the North
Carolina legislature, was married this
evening to Miss Lizzie r Cook The
ceremony took place at tho home OF the
bride in Graham county. Gen. Vance
is older than the Senator, being sixty
five years OF age. Tho bridal couple
will spend the winter at Raleigh.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Gold PiecesGarnra

SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. l5.--Arthur s.
Higgins, better known as Spokane's
"Monte Cristo," sold an interest in his
Cascade property to S. s. St. John, OF the
Great Northern, for S25, 600 which was
paid to him in SEQ gold pieces. He
claims he has several properties in Cas-
oades, including his big cave, which will
net him over SO, 1000, 600
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 15.-W. R. Drury,
an attorney-at-law in Norfolk, was
found guilty in the United States court
today for making false paper for the
procuring Of United States pension
S1U0 fine. When asked by the Judge II
he had anything to say no replied no
and threw himself on the mercy OF the
court.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
The Rock Island Road Losing Money.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Reports to the
committee of tho striking operators of
the Rock Island Railroad Company
would indicate that the line is suffering
great Inconvenience and loss OF money
by tho want of proper hands to manipu-
late their keys.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Zig Fire In st. Paul

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dac. 15.-Fire this
morning in ohm Wann's block or Fourth
street caused total loss OF 100000.
The building vas but slightly damaged,
but tho Nantuck Silk Company lest $50, :
600 on their stock by the fire, and
Schwab 81 Bro, Wholesale notion deal
ers, suffered S75, 900 worth OF damages,
principally by wafer.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Hanged in a Church Yard.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 15.-The chase after
the negro who outraged Emma O'Brian,
an ls-year'old white girl Of this city, IS
said to have ended A report comes
that the brute was captured and hanged
to tree IN q church yard and his body
cremated. Tho neighborhood Ia in a
wild state Of excitement
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Pleaded Guilty OF Grand Larceny.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 15.-Detective
Chas. o. Summers, of Meridian, Miss.
arrested for robbing the Southern Ex-
press Office there OF $1,000 on December
was arraigned to-day. He pleaded
guilty to the charge of grand larceny.
His accomplish was arrested in Chicago
to-day and 81, 600 of the money recovered.
Summers is in jail in default Of SIS 900
bail
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Arrested for IN Old Crimo.

READING, Pa. Dec. l3.--The store of
Oscar Stul. Of Beaver Creek, Luzerne
county, was robbed last May OF Sl5, 900
worth Of jewelry. To-day DR.. Herman
Weber and wife, OF this city, were ar
rested and brought into court. Five
hundred dollars worth OF goods were
found in Weber's possession and identi-
Haf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
WORKING FOR THEIR new HOME.
The Junior Hose Company
Wants Better Quarters.

They win Try and Influence Council to
Grant the Necessary Appropriation,
The Public Property Committee Has
Provided the Financial Condition of the
City Warrants the Expendituro-The
Matter Now in the Hands of the Ell.
nance Committee-The Question of
Location.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-A strong pre-
sentation in favor of the claimant in
the McGarrahan case was made in the
Senate to day by Senator Hunton, of
virginia. The chief point made was
that after hearing before President
Lincoln, in which both sides wore rep
resented by counsel. Mr. Lincoln had
decided in support Of the claim and had
directed tho issuance of a patent; that
the patent was actually filled out and
signed; and that it was aiterward (be-
fore McGarrahan knew OF it's existence>
mutilated in the land Office of the In
terror Department. Tho morning hour
expired before the argument concluded
and the bill went over until Monday.
Mr.. George brought to a close his
three days speech in favor of the anti
option bill; and Washburne made n de.
termined but fruitless effort to have a
day, next week, fixed for vote upon il.
DO had, early in the days session,
fought against the motion to adjourn
over till Monday next, in which fight
he was only defeated by the casting
vote of Vice President Morton The
blu went over without action until
Monday and as there will then be but
four days left until the holidays begin,
and as four Senators have given notice
OF their intention to discuss tho meas
ure, little probability exists of vote
being Ioached till after the recess
HOUSE.
The House to-day agreed to the reso-
luton for holiday recess from Thurs
day before Christmas until "Wednesday
after New Years, and then proceeded
to apportion the days before the recess
among it's various committees. Today
was assigned to the committee on Indian
affairs; Saturday was given to the con-
sideration OF the Florida claims bill;
neutrality-suspicious. day-was not ac-
corded any privileges; Tuesday was
given to the committee on public lands;
Wednesday to tho committee on COM
MERGE. Tho measures called up by the
committee on Indian affairs consumed
the remainder of the day. Tho house
then adjourned until Saturday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
AYoung LADY CommItn suic,de.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 15.-At Leeds
this morning Miss Mary Purifoy, a
highly connected young lady, was found
dead in bed. Beside her was NOR.
phine bottle and note bidding her
relatives an affectionate good bye. Ill
health is believed to have caused her
suicida
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Discussing an International Labor Con-

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15.-After trans
acting much routine work to-day the
Labor Federation discussed until ad-
journment and without action a motion
that the organization participate in an
international labor congress in 1893, the
idea being to hold such during the
Worlds Fair at Chicago.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
South Carolina's OmciaI Vote

COLUMBIA, 8. c., Dec. 15-The official
vote OF South Carolina Is as follows:
Cleveland, $1,000; Harrison, 1884;
Weaver, 2,410: Bldwell, none.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Big Land Purchase In West Virginia.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Dec. 49,
What are known as the McKeel lands
in Fayette county, this State. have been
purchased by Drexel. Morgan & Co.,
who are supposed to be acting for the
Vanderbilts. These lands consist OF
100, 900 acres of coal and timber of the
best quality. Tho purchase price was
$500, 900.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Wholesale Crocers AssIru

MOBILE, Dec. 15.-Little, Tucker &
Co., wholesale dealers In groceries and
produce, made an assignment this after
noon. Their liabilities are estimated
at $40, 900 and asse ts at about $40, OOO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
a National Bank Closed.

NEWTON, Kan. Dec. 15.-The Ma
tional Bank of Newton closed its doors
this morning and is now:in the hands of
the government examiners.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Congressman Goodnight seriousiy M.

FRANKLIN, KY, Dec. 15.-Congress.
man Goodnight, who was thought to have
entirely recovered, was taken violently
i'll again last. night at his home in this
city, and some apprehension il felt
about hiscondition.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
A Railroad Story DenIea.

LITTLE Rock, Dec. 15.-President
Fink, OF the Little Rock and Memphis
railroad, emphaticallY denies that the
Illinois Central has secured control Of
his road.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
Colonel shepard Wins.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Tho jury in the
Gray Shepard case returned verdict
for tho defendant, Colonel Shepard,
to-day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16

Mr.. HARRISON need not be introduced
to the public, being one Of the leading
jewellers Of the city for the last five
years. He will be pleased to sec you at
Harrison's Jewelry Bazaar, % Salem
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16

You can't give a moro desirable pres.
emit than piece of fine jewelry. You
will find it at Harrison's Jewelry Ba-
Zaar, 90 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-16
AT The NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Proceedings of the Senate and
House.

The McGarIahan Claim Again Occupies
the Attention of the Senate-Senator
Hunton, of Virginia, Speaks in Favor
of It-George Closes His Great Speech
on the Anticipation BnI-Proceedings
of the House.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1892-04-29
Gaceta Official de hoy

GObierno General.- SeCretarfa. -NegOCia-
do 7'-Realeg 0rdenes autOrixando los sefi0-
res don Julio Sanchez dc Friag don JOs4 Sc
IRA Tore, para que ejerSan el cargo de pro-
curadores On Las pOblaciOnes de Ultramar dom
de no liaya Audiencia Territorial.
-Negociado de Agriculture, Industria y
ComerCi0. Publicanse variOs privilegios de In
vencion COncedidOs nuevas industrias.
-NegOciadO Ella Qued8dO enCargadO
del despacho del COngulad0 de Espala On + TT
au-Prince Haity). por ausencia de 80 propie-
tario, el gehOr don jose N. Peters.
"a: -AcminiBtraci0n Central de COntribuciO.
Des RentaS.-Real 0rden trascribiend0 81 81
guiente telegrama I" "Mercaneias naciones con-
venidas que tOQuen puertOS franoeseS, practi-
Cando buquea alguna Operaoi6n carga deg.
carga, no deben goxsr beneicios naOionales
convenidos."
Real Orden sobre=vinos que SO publica
en- otro lugar.
--Audiencia Territorial de Puerto -Rlco.-
Cftafe ReginO Gonzales, de Cayey, para ser
examinad0 como prOCesadO en- Ia causa que 80
le Bigue pOr raptO de una jOven
-Administraci0n Central de C0municaCtO-
neS--El ExcmO. Sr. GObernadOr General ha dis.
puesto 90 celebre I'M concerto particular On
esta Administrator, I'm de adjudioar la con-
ySan German y viCe-versa.
l6gicas verificadas on Ia Jofatura de Obras pt-
blicas en- los dias 18 al % inclusive del CO
rriente. =<-.~
-Banc0 Espafol de Puerto Rico -Situa-
ci6n del mismO en- la tarde. del 2 del actual.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1892-04-29
TEL E.G R AN AS

Los que oOpiamOs han sido traducidOs dc
elHerGld de Nueva- York para La DeNsOcrGcja
de Ponce:
Berlin, IA de Abril.-El asunto de los $50
mil rifles que el gobiernO compr0 los seh0res
Ludwig, Le0we & c., y que segdn un librO pu-
blicado On Dresden, resultan indtiles, sigue de-
terminandO graves pOl6miCaS. Sc cree que la
acusaCi6n no 90 iustihcada. El emperadOr 60.
"a 4mejor de salud y se mue6tra indign1dO 6
Calisa de un artfCu)O viOlentO que publiCa Ia
RevjstG del NSglo XIX contra 6l.-Ayor muri6
rep0ntinamente On el gabinete de un dentista
10 celebre pyinsG dssss0 Brandt -Goertz % atri-
buye su muerte una gran dOaia dc gas cat.
NsGsatc que le aplicar0n. i. .r
Paris, idem idem. ~ La policia dc Mia
prendi6 aver. llevAndOlo pdblicamente la car
Gel, &un ciudAdano muy conOcldO honorable
de- los EstadOs, Unidos. Mr.. Phype. t0mandole
por un asesino itaIiano. Despu6s do tres no.
ras de detenci6n, rectifcado 81 error, 10 le pu-:
30 en- libertad. Mr.. Phype reclama IN million
de dOIzGys por dan0s y perjuicios al gobierno
franc6s.-0igue Ia aglomeraci6n de fuer1as ru-.
Das en- 10 frontera occidental del ImDeriO. Cua-
trQ generates han salido de San Patersburgo
para tomsr 81 mando de las tropas,
Madrid, idem idem.-Los anarquiatas han
abandonado Dor ahora Ia dinamita y se COnsa-
gran escribir CartaS amenazantes. 81 gOber-
nadOr de Bilbao reCibe gran nnmerO do elias
Dor haber reprimidO los dltimOs des6rdenes.
La pOlicia haCe prisiOneS diari3s. El pOrtefO
de lasegcuela de Arquitectura, Consigui0 apagar
tempo una mocha encendlda cerca del edi-
ficio. Hoy hubo una gran explosion do dina
mita On Valencia muchas casas fueron dea-
truidns. Desgrscias personales, ninguna. -
Cerca de Tarrass, & Is millas de Raroelons, los
Obreros han enoOntrado On Ia via feTrea 20
cartuchos de dinamita CON Las mechas CORES
pOndientes.
Caracas, idem idem.-El g0bierno telegra.
fla los ministries On el extranjarO, anunciando
que ID par est& restabl0cida On Venezuela que
todo Ell pals 30 hslla tranquilo. Esta n0ticia 90
comenta On NeW-York y nadie confia on su ve.
raCidad