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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-19
RULES FOR USING BOOKS.

NEVER hold book near the fire.
NEVER drop book upon the floor.
NEVER turn leaves with the thumb.
NEVER lean or rest upon an open
book.
NEVER turn down the corners of
leaves.
NEVER touch O book with damp or
soilcd hands.
ALWAYS keep your place with thin
bookmark
ALWAYS place largo book on the
table before opening it.
ALWAYS turn leaves from the ton
with the middle or forefnger.
NEVER touch book with a damp
cloth, nor with sponge in any FORM
NEVER place another book or anything
else upon the leaves of an open book
NEVER pull n book from n shelf by
the binding at the top, but by tho back
NEVER rub dust from books, but
brush it off with n soft, dry cloth OF
dustcr.-Union Signal.
SiUo ENDS Or THOUGHT.
DEAD men tell no tales; it is their
epltapnS.
UNHAPPY poverty is not SO bad as I'M
happy wealth.
MEN gossip as much as women do, but
not so mcanly.
No ONE was ever an angel by simply
wanting to be one.
MARRYING without love is like build
ing without mortar
CHARACTER makes the man; man
innilcs the reputation.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-19
THE ROANOKE TIMES, SUNDAY. JUNE 10, 1892.

morning Of September 10 that the poo
pie OF Roanoke awoke to find in their
midst bright, newsy. metropolitan
journal. Since that time such addi-
tions as haze been ne cessary have been
made, and to-day Roanoke has news.
paper strong in every department and
| complete in every detail.
With these superior facilities the
management of TIE TIMES expected the
| first years history of tho new paper to
| show Il large increase in every branch
| of it's business, and it was not dis
| appointed. There was more than nor
| NAL amount of advertising in tho first
| eight-page issue of THE TIMES, but that
paper contained only 1873 separate ad-
vertiso mentS and business announce
ments. Notwithstanding that THE
| TINES was run at heavy expense 70, u
newspaper in Il town OF Roanoke's pop
ulation, for the first month under the
new management it more than paid the
running expenses.
Throughout the lively fall season
THE TINES received it's full share of the
patronage of the Roanoke public, but it
is the growth of its business during tho
dull season, resulting from the string
ency in the money market, to which its
points with the greatest pride.
To show how raj idly the advertising
patronage Of THE TINES has increase d,
the following figures are printed, giving
the whole number of. advertisements in
TIE TINES on each date:
Septem Der 10, 1890. ...... 1873
January lst, 1891. ................. 13S
May /. .............. ............ 206
august 3O. .............. 245
January l, 1892. Observation-Disclosures. 2S5
june L.. .......'... Jus
From this it will be seen that tho ad-
vertising patronage OF THE TINES. in
point of the number Of advertisements
printed, has more than doubled, and all
newspaper men are we'll aware OF the
fact that it is the number of small ad-
vertisements that counts. There has
been no less increase in the circulation
than i'll the advertising patronage.
The number OF the bona tide subscribers
OF THE TIMES to-day is more than three
times the number eighteen months ago.
This means a notable increase in cin&
culation, for the old TINES followed the
pernicious custom of allowing long
credits to subscribers, the result being
that large percentage of its list were
practically deadheads. Tho same Gus
tom still holds with many of its con
temporaries. THE TINES has done
away with it. The subscriber who now
gets TIE TIMES pays for it. This
means that the best class of readers in
Southwest Virginia are its patrons. the
people who pay their bills. While the
circulation has more than doubled, ad.
vertising rates have not increased over
SO per cent. But the fact that the num-
Der of advertisements has more than
doubled indicates that tho income of
The TIMES from this source has re-
ceived a msterial increaee.
The present edition of The Times con-
tains over 400 separate paid announce.
ments. the largest number ever printed In
any daily paper in Virginia.
a comparison of newspaper statistics
with our esteemed contemporaries may
be OF interest
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
MURDERED BY ROBBERS.
The Fate of an American Tourist
in Mexico.

CRY OF MEXICO, March 16.-In-
formation has reached here of the
murder and robbery of an American
near Tehuacan, in the state of
Oaxaca. About two months ago a
tourist from Chicago, giving the
name Of Arthur Il. Williams, arrived
here. He spent several days at the
Iturbide hotel, and made many
friends among the American colony.
He was we'll dressed and seemed to
be well supplied with funds, as he
spent money freely, buying many
costly relics and Mexican souvenirs.
On January 10Th he left here stating
he was going to OaXaca for the pur-
pose of visiting the Militia ruins and
other places of interest near that
city. Nothing was heard of him
until news of his tragic death
reached here, his mutilated body
having been found in IA canyon near
Tehuacan. After leaving here he
proceeded to Puebla, and then took
the Mexican Southern train for a
distance of l20 kilometers, which
was as far as that road had at that
time been built. There is no stage
line leading from the point where
he left the railroad to OaXaca, and
he purchased burro and set out
alone across wild and rugged coun-
try, Inhabited 10y Indians and Mexi-
can bandits, 1t seems he never
reached his destination, and had
only covered about seyenty.five kilo-
meters OF his journey overland
when he was attacked 10y bandits.
1t is believed that he offered a brave
resistance and was killed while
fighting. His body is pierced with
several bullet wounds. Owing 10
the high altitude aud dry atmos-
phere of the localities where he met
his death, the body was In good
state Of preservation when discov-
cred. 1t was conveyed to Puebla,
where II YVES readily recognized as
that OF tourist Williams 10y various
persons who had met him during
his recent visit TO that place. He
had been robbed Of ali his money,
papers and other valuables. The
remains were inferred ut Puebla,
the laws of Mexico not permitting
the removal of body from this
country un,ila period Of five wears
has expired,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
Oregon Land Company'S Price List.

10 acres of land 81 miles south of Salem postofice
best fruit land nearly all cultivated There will be 100
acres set to fruit, Immediately adjoining this tract this
spring. price, $50 per $l0O cash, balance easy pay
mentS.
Choice off four fruit tracts five miles south OF
Salem postofice) all in cultivation very slightly; two
other three ourths in cultivation balance good timber;
one three ourths in cultivation balance pasture $4,000
per acre. cash, balance easy payment and long time.
Choice of 25 ten fruit traces miles south OF
Salem postofce best fruit land vey desirable location;
springs and running water adjoining The Oregon Land
Companys model 100 orcha farm three miles from
steamer landing. First choice $50 per acre, cash.
balance eight years me enabling purchaser to pay for
land out of the fruit crop. This land will be set to
fruit trees and cultivated two years frsclass manner
two year old orchard, complete in respect, will
cost the pu haser $125per acre. including good fence
around it.
The Willamette Valley Fruit Growing company has
now more than 300 set out IN this way and will
take pleasure in showing anyone who takes interest in
fruit growing in The Willamette Valley, what the
doing and how their orchards look The people of Salem
and her visiting friends cordially invited to call at
the office of the Willamette Valley Fruit Growing
pany, in the Gray building witt the Oregon Land
pany and take ride Sunnysde and what is being
done in the way of fruit raising in the vicinity of Salem
Oregon You will enjoy the ride to Sunnyside and
something worth seeing.
19sOOO acres cultivated house. spring
4e $6O per acre cash. 65aafs in three equal annual
cash balance in three equal annual payments First
16 9GO cultivated land running per
balance IN three equal annual payments First payment taken in
6S1oO timber land good land running
trees or u tracts @ ranging rang 8 from y to acres each all cultivated 200 fruit
Work such cutting wood making rails building
also horses harness. wagons or bugges taken payment land
claims part payment on and 0S mortgage or 0'ne
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
rHE TARIFF IN CONGRESS-.
Lively Yesterday for a Time-But
Little interest Shown.

~tAF~A1 AcntCA0aJ AoA q AAho ouV
Little Interest Shown.
WAsHrNGroN, March 16.-Tbe
tariff discussion is beginning to tire
the house, and there is lack Of in
terest in the proceedings. How
ever, interest revived somewhat
when Walker, Of Massachusetts,,
took the floor. A number Of Demo
Gratis stirred him up with continu-
Gus cross-fire of questions. During
his speech he alluded TO the decline
ia prices of watches, and taking his
own time piece out Of his pocket, he
placed II on the desk until ready to
make point. 1t was appropriated
by some fun-loying members, and
when he looked for it, It was sug-
gested that he was fortunate TO keep
the chain. The manufacturers
Of this country, Walker said, have
not the slightest interest directly IL
the tariff. 1t is not of the slightest
interest to manufacturers whether
we have free trade or protection.
Dockery, of Missouri, asked
whether the gentleman meant ~
say that manufacturers would be az
prosperous under free trade as under
protection, and Walker replied in
the affirmative.
Mr.. Dockery under the
theory of protection, manufacturers
merely become disbursing agents?
Walker-That's mere fiction.
Dockery-That seems to be the
logic Of yoursr osition.
Walker replied that the manu-
facturers of the country (what was
left of them) would be more pros
porous under free trade than under
protection. But congress was legis
Iating for farmers and wage work
ers. This is the lowest taxed coun-
Try on the face Of the earth.
Harter, of Ohio, asserted that In
Canada, taxation is 25 per cent. less
than in the United States.
Walker replied that Canada was a
country which had failed TO collect
it's taxes for its expenditures, and
was burdened with debts. We have
collected our taxes and paid our
debts. Walker was proceeding to
cite authorities in support of his
position, when Harter advised him
to consult Blaine.
Walker--You may consult him az
much as you like. / choose the
man / wish to consult. On bust
ness questions consult business
men, not politicians.
Chipman, of Michigan, said that
Notwithstanding the supreme court
decision he was still of the opinion
that the counting of quorum
under the rules of the 5lst congress
was unconstitutional.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
SWINGING THE CIRCLE.
Murdered by RObbers---A Rough
Experience, Etc.
THE PEOPLES PARTY.
Address Issued from the Execu-
tive Committee.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 15.-
An address to the "people" has been
issued from the executive COM
mittee of the Peoples party. 1t
asks all believers in the principles Of
the Peoples party to hold meetings
in their cities, TO Fns aud villages,
to ratify the work of the st. Louis
conference and assist in carrying
out the program es indicated in the
call for convention to be held in
Omaha July 4th. 1t IS suggested
that meetings be held on Saturday,
March 26th, and local organizations
formed where none exist, which
should meet at the county seat as
early as possible, and not later than
April, and appoint committee of
three, who shall fix the time, place,
and basis Of representation for the
county convention, legislative con-
vention and congressional conven-
tion. Each state committee is
urged to meet as soon as possible
and fix the time, place and basis of
representation in the state conven-
tion, and designate how the national
delegation shall be chosen. People
are cautioned to take great care in
selecting delegates to the conven.
ton, that those selected be known
to be true to the cause. 1t is stated
that word has ALREADY been re.
ceived from New York and Penn.
sylvania that the old parties intend
to pack the primaries, select dele
gates not in sympathy with the
cause, who will go to the conven.
tion, cause confusion and name OBJ
jectionable candidates.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
HILL AT JACKSON.
He Appealed to the Democrats to
Unite.

JACKSON, Miss, March 16.-The
legislature met in joint session yes
terday afternoon, and Senator Hill,
Of New York, was introduced. The
senator spoke at length. The Dem
ocrats of New York, said Hill, stand
upon the whole Democratic faith
and tradition, and expressed a de-
sire to see the Democrats of Mississ-
ippi and the whole country unite
with New York Democrats and the
Farmers Alliance unit also with
them in the approaching contest.
After violent attack on the Nc
Kinley law, he charged that Sher-
mans silver law is draining off our
gold to turn into steady stream
and drive us headlong into an ex-
elusive silver basis. Unity in the
ranks again received attention. Hill
urging members of the party to
stand by the faiths and traditio MS of
the party, saying unity will enable
the party to force relief from an un-
just tariff; unity will enable it to
call halt in the growth and spread
of grinding monopolies; will enable
1t to restore the sound, safe and
sufficient money of our fathers
when every dollar was as good as
gold dollars (cheers). To separate
AID split is madness.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
Held to Answer.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-
"Jake" Oppenheimer, messenger
boy, who fired three shots at Super
intendent Wiehe, Of the American
District Telegraph company, was
present for preliminary examina-
ton yesterday in Judge Rix's court.
Only two witnesses were sworn for
the prosecution. Mr.. Wiehe told of
the shooting, and the defense did
not offer any testimony. Open
heimer was held to answer with
bonds fixed at $4,000.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
PARLIAMENT. DISSOLUTION
Near Approach of This Event is
Again Indicated.

LONDON, March 10.-The house of
commons adjourned at 10 o'clock
last night on account Of the absence
of quorum for the transaction of
business. This weakness of sup
port during the discussion of the
appropriations bill is regarded as
another sign of the near approach
of the dissolution. The situation
seems TO be In the hands of the first
lord Of the treasury. In public
address last evening Mr.. Gosohen
disclaimed any knowledge of the
date supposed TO have been set for
the dissolution, "If any such date
has been fixed,n he said, "it has not
been revealed to me, However,
when the time for the general cleo
tions shall come, l know that our
young and gallant leader, the first
lord of the treasury, Mr., Balfour,
will lead the unionlsts straight and
unflinchlngly against their foes in
the opposition. Mr.. Goschen also
eulogized Mr.. Balfour for his Irish
policy and his astuteness as a parlla-
mentary leader.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
Murder by Highbinders,

FRESNO, Cal, March 16.-About 8
o'clock last night Hing Lucy, a
Chinaman, was shot and killed in
an alley in the Chinse quarter. The
deed was done by Qua San Dep a
highbinder from San Francisco.
Dep and his friend came from San
Francisco few days ago and de-
mapded Hing Lucy to give up a
woman formerly a slave of Dep, but
who had left him to go with Hing
Lucy. They threatened to kill Lucy
unless he complied. Last night, as
Hing Lucy was standing in the al
ley Dep and his friend shot him.
The highbinders have not been ar
rested.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
ROUGH EXPERIENCE.
Congre ssional Funeral Party Has
Some Hard Times.

Some Hard Times.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Repre-
sentative Belknap, who has returned
from Kentucky, whittier he accom-
panied the congressional committee
appointed to attend the funeral Of
the late Congressman Kendall, tells
a remarkable story of the bardships
encountered by the committee in
reaching the home of the dead con-
gresham. The late Mr.. Kendall
resided at Liberty, KY, thirty miles
from Morehead, the nearest railroad
station. Arriving at Morehead, the
party took carriages and drove over
The mountains and valley through
the toughest country which any OF
tdem had ever travelled. "The
weather we encountered,n said Mr..
Belknap, twas the coolest 1 ever
experienced. A blizzard ragged all
day long, and the thermometer on
the high mountain ranges was sew
eral degrees below zero. The roads
we're in such condition that we
frequently had to take down thC
fences and drive through the fields
for miles. We were obliged to seek
shallow places where we could fore
the streams. In descending the
mountains the tired horses coult
not hold the heavy carriages back
and we had to take hold of the real
axle and hold it back by mair
strength. Senator Warren, whC
was a member of our committee
was almost frozen to death and W,
had to leave him at roadside houst
until our return. Our only foot
during the two days we were Ell
route was a jar of pickles, a few
sandwiches and bard-bOiled eggs
These were soon frozen stiff and W,
were unable to eat them. One o
our drivers was so badly frozen tina
he will probably be crippled for life.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
MoDUs v1vEND1.
The President Wants to Know
Englands Intentions.

WASHINGTON, March 16.- Acting
Secretary Wharton wes today in
structed to inform the British min
istef At an early date as possible the
intention of the British government
in regard to the props ID renewal
Of modus vivendi OF last year for
the preservation OF the seal
fisheries, pending the jurisdlc.
tional rights Of the United States
in Behriug Sea. The presidents
desire for speedy action is said to be
due to the fact that it is essential he
should know whether Great Britain
will cooperate in keeping the sealers
out of Behring Sea. AS otherwise
the execution Of that duty will ia !
solely on the United States and will
necessitute the making Of arrange.
ments that can scarcely be effective
unless completed at an early day.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
Arrival of a King.

SAN FRANCISCO, March l6.-The
trading schooner Tarawa arrived
yesterday nom South Sea islands,
having on board King Toulrano, OF
Butaritari, one Of the Gilbert is.
lands. The king, who is a massive
individual, over six feet in height
and weighing 960 pounds, is making
the voyage out Of curiosity, TO see
the "white mans country" He is
accompanied by Chief Autibia, and
another subject who styles himself
''Jaek the Pilot"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16

Of the HibefDian society, whose
guest he is to be, will receive him
officially at the depot. On Thurs-
day the Hill club will serenade the
senator. On Friday morning a
public reception will be held under
the clubs auspices. The banquet
at the theatre Thursday night
will be fine affair, plates being set
for 200 and seats provided for nearly
1000 spectators, In addition TO Sen
ator Hill, Governor Norton, John
Temple, Grave, Fleming Dubigne,
G. Partridge and other noted South
ern orators will speak.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
The Ministry Is Complete.

VALPARAISO, March 16.-The
following is the composition of the
new ministry which took office
yesterday and which is gazetted in
the official doario: Minister of
foreign affairs, Juan Casellon; in
terror, Eduardo Matte; justice, Gas
par Toro; finance, Augustine Ed
wards; war and navy, Luis Barros
Borgonno; public works, Jorge
Riesco, late intendente of Val
paraisO,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
SARAH ALTHEA TERRY.
A Safe Blown Open at Her House
to Get Papers.

FRESNO, Cal, March 16.-A muf-
fled explosion proceeding from the
house of Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry
last Sunday night startled people
living in the neighborhood. Sam
2. Davis, newspaper man, and
Mrs. Whitney, acting under author
ity Of power Of attorney given
them by B. Porter Ashe, administra-
tor of Mrs. Terry's estate were ran
sacking the house. The outer door
of steel safe in the back part, or
where Judge Terry kept his law
books, was blown open with cart
ridge of giant powder, and the in
side forced open with a jimmy. The
object of the search was to obtain
possession of Mrs. Terry's valuabes
and important papers bearing upol
the Sharon case and an alleged con-
spiracy to murder Judge Terry.
One of these letters was seer by
your correspondent. The writer
says he was formerly sheriff of one
of the California counties two
months before Terry was killed, and
was offered S25, 900 by certain parties,
whose names he could not then re-
veal, to kill Judge Terry. He was
assured immunity from the law.
rhe writer rejected the proposition,
and was himself warned if ne dis
closed the offer he would be MUIR
dered. He was also advised to leave
the state at once on pain of assassi-
nation. In the same letter TO him
was inclosed $500 in United States
bills, and the writer left the state
and went to Dubuque, Ia. From
there a letter is dated. The writer
requests Mrs. Terry to come to
Dubuque and visit him, promising
to put her in possession of all facts
and proofs of the conspiracy. He
declines to give his name, but sug-
gested that on arrival she put the
following advertisement in certain
Dubuque paper: ED: L am coming
home. Lucy" Other letters found
in the safe are said to be sensational,
but were not obtainable.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
The Behring Sea.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The
senate committee on foreign rela-
ons spent the greater part Of this
uorning in a discussion of the
Behring sea question. Nothing
new wPs developed. Nothing was
heard Of the receipt by this govern
nent of the alleged protest from the
Russian government against the
submission to arbitration of the
title to the BehriBg seq. The pre-
ceedings were confined to careful
review of the facts already before
The committee. No action was
taken.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
The Blizzard in Kansas.

COLUMBUS, Kas,, March l6.-The
blizzard which has been in progress
in this section for tifty-nine hours
has brought all the farmers to IA
standslill. Stocks Of all kinds are
suffering severely. Business is gen
orally nearly suspended. Dispatches
nom Northern Texas, says terrible
blizzard is sweeping over that part
OF the state. Everything Is covered
with sleet. Great apprehension is
felt for fruit, as the peach and plum
trees are In full bloom. The early
gardens are probably ruined.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-03-16
THE PACIFIC MAIL.
Claims It Is Doing What 1t Can
for San Francisco.

OhiNub 1D 1b OOluB WuAU IL CH1l
for San Francisco.
New YORK, March 16.--The at
tention of j. B. Houston, vice presi-
dent of the Pacific Mail Steamship
company, was called to a dispatch
from San Francisco In which the
merchants of that city were repre-
sented rs complaining that the
Pacific Mail Steamship company
had done all that II could, without
sacrificing its own interests, to build
up the San Francisco trade. "There
is no reason why we should carry
freight anywhere else than to San
Francisco" said he, "and we haye
endeavored to favor that place. In
our January schedule both freight
and passenger rates between San
Francisco and Central American
and South American ports were re-
duced In order that San Francisco
might keep the South Pacific coast
trade as against the competition Of
the German and British steamship
lines which run through the Straits
Of Magellan" The statement that
the Pacific Mail company was losing
money heavily on the line between
Panama and San Francisco was
positively denied by Vice President
Houston, who said that fully two
thirds of the net earnings OF the
company were derived from the
Panama traffic. Another gentleman
interested In the Pacific Mail said
that the trouble in san Fran
cisco was that certain persons there
wanted TO run the company in
their own way, and they were
yexed because the men who control
the company prefer 10 manage the
property there.