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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
DEMAND FOR BUSINESS HOUSES.
Many Handsome Structures to
be Erected.
individual Capitalists and Corporations
10 hHpend Money I'm Business Houses.
Architects Busy Preparing Plans for
Same-Campben Street and Salem Ave-
nue. to be Improved.

There is o brisk demand in Roanoke
LOT business houses. That this de-
mand will BIO met in reasonable time
there is not shadow of doubt. A aum-
Der OF individual capitalists and corpo.
rations are preparing to erect business
houses and blocks during the coming
summer, and the indications are that a
large amount of money will be ex-
pended in this direction.
w. l.. Reid and NJ. Fielding, Jr., arch
fleets, have prepared plans and specifl-
cations for large three-story business
block, adjoining the Smith music store,
on Salem avenue. The structure will
oe OF brick and the street floor will be
divided into three storerooms, with q
hallway leading TO the upper floors.
The contract will be awarded on Satur.
day by the Fidelity Investment Com
pany, owners of the splendid business
structure on the corner of Salem avenue
and Roanoke street.
M. a. kiffe is arranging to erect five
story brick business block at the corner
Of Campbell and Henry streets. Tho
plans have not yet been completed.
NJ Barruss Sons & Co. and H. l.. Page.
known as tho Norfolk syndicate, have
had plans prepared for three story
brick business block on the lot adioin-
ing the city Jail on Campbell street.
The first floor will be divided into q
hallway and three store rooms, and the
second and third into Offices.
A TIMES reporter was informed yes
terday that the Norfolk capitalists we're
10th to invest the money required by
the plans for this building on property
adjoining tho city jail, as tho location
would dntrnpt from, &c -
Jordan is their agent and in opposing
tho erection OF Il Jail adjoining the
courthouse he is sustained not only by
large majority of tho citizons of Roam
oke, but by outside capitalists who have
money invested here.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Shooting Array at bristol.

BRISTOL, Tenn, April 5.-[Speciall-
At o'clock this morning j R. Jordan
shot and killed n. C. Adams. The facts
are reported to be as follows: Jordan
was boarding with Mrs. Adams. who had
been living unhappily with her husband
Tor some time, and was said to be crimi-
na!ly intimate with her. Adams, who
had been in West Virginia for some
time, suddenly turned up in Bristol
sunday afternoon and proceeded at once
TO become very jealous of Jordan. About
o'clock Jordan came home and Mrs.
Adams heard the two men oaarreling.
She opened tho door in time to soc
Adams draw a chair on Jordan, who
hred two shots, one of which killed
Adams. Jordan Immediately came down
town and surrendered himself to the
police
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06

HUNTINGDON. Pa, April 5.-A week
ago Miss May Trimble, aged nineteen
years. daughter of Burgess James Trim
bio. Of birmingham, left homo ostensibly
to visit friends in Altoona. A day later
John K. Baker, her fathers teamster,
left on weeks vacation. To-day Mr..
Trimblo was dumfounded by receiving
note from his daughterSontaining the
intelligence that Teamster Baker and
she had been married in Camden, N. J.
and arc awaiting in Philadelphia the
fathers blessing. Mr.. Trimble VOWS he
will never be rcconciled.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
MIR. Young Wrongrully Accused

WASHINGTON, April Sin the execu-
tive session of the Senate yesterday
there was brief reference to the case
Of Executive Clerk James R. Young,
who was accused of beJraying executive
secrets. A majority of tho Senate APP
pears to have reached the conclusion
that MIR. Young was wrongfully accused,
and proposition to investigate the
matter came to naught when it was as
certained that no Senator was able to
make charge with even the faintest
probability as foundation. Neither of
the pennsylvania Senators, who are par
ticularly interested in the case. were
present when the subject was preached
Yesterday afternoon. 80 no action was
taken and the session was devoted to
the consideration of nominations.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
ONE TIRED OF THE BUSINESS.
Six Girls Who Have Been Robbing Stage
Coaches

Six Girls Who Have Been RObbing Stage
Coaches.
SALMON, Idaho, April 5.-An impor-
taRt arrest of ono woman and six girls
has been made here on the charge OF
stage robbery. Numerous hold-ups OF
the stage have occurred near Harvey's
ranch lately. Suspicion was directed
to old man Harvey and his family and
tho sheriff set apout to trap him.
The sheriff with ten men waited in
hiding near the place the robberies
usually took place and when the stage
arrived there q short time afterward six
bandits stepped out in the road and
stopped it, leveling their guns at the
driver. Tho sheriff came forth and
took in the whole gang, which proved
to be composed of Harvey six daughters,
who had assumed male attire. When
the arrest was made one Of the girls
weakened and told tho whole story.
She said she never liked tho work, and
was glad they were caught They were
trained to it by their father and mother,
and the proceeds were shipped East for
sale, so as not to excite suspicion in the
country.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06

WILMINGTON, Del, April 5.=Thcre is
movement on foot to constitute Hon.
Thomas f. Bayard one of the Delaware
delegates co tho Democratic national
convention at Chicago. Tho matter has
not yet been mentioned to Mr.. Bayard
as the subject was only broached to
Wilmington Democrats to-day, and has
not had time to take definite shape, but
as MIR. Bayard unhesitatingly accepted
delegates place to the last State con
vention, there is no reason to doubt
that he would respond as readily to tho
call OF his party co go to Chicago.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06

eoof.os, the estimate allowed w. L. Pat
terson oy the city engineer at 81, 9s3.O5.
anu Oils presented and allowed at
S675.O4. "'
MT. HUFF submitted report from the
board OF public works. containing n com
munication from City Solicitor Miller.
recommending that the bond offered by
the Manly Manufacturing Company and
suo'contractors be received as ample Sc
curlty for compliance with the contract
for the erection of the city Jail and DO.
nee headquarters- Tho report was re.
lected by tie vote, Messrs. Engleby.
McCahan, Mcconnell, Ruggles and
Watts voting no.
The petition of citizens for market
house for the First ward was referred to
the public property committee to draft
a resolution submitting the matter to
the freehold voters of the city.
The committee on accounts reported
S11,527,27 in bills payable, which was
approved and same ordered paid.
Ihe committee on sewers and drains
submitted a report which was referred
back for further investigation.
The ordinance relating to defacing
telegraph, telephone, electric light and
other poles was amended on motion of
Mr. Huff, who desired to fine any per-
son who tackled tin sign or wrapped
wire around q polo so as to endanger
wearing apparel S25, so as to make
the line not moro than SIS.
The matter of grading Fourth street,
northeast, was referred to the street
committee for report
Mr.. Huff tackled tho telegraph and
other poles in the city, dcnominating
some of them nuisance. and deprecat-
ing their multiplication. The matter
was referred and will come up again at
subsequent meeting of Council.
An adjourned meeting will be held
Friday night.
Turned Out of Church for Selling whiskey.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 5.-ISpeeiall
Last January tho county commission
ers refused to grant licenses for the sale
OF whiskey in Charlotte and since then
there has not been a LOCALIZED saloon in
the city, though blind tigers have
abounded. The commissioners denied
the licenses on the ground that appli-
cants could not prove good moral char
acter. Thos. j. Wilson made an appli-
cation for license. Wilson was a
countryman but was member of the
Methodist Church of Charlotte. There
was an exciting hearing of his case and
nnallY 1T was continued until to-day,
when 1T was called up. The result was
that Wilson got his license. In thu
meantime Wilson had been read out of
church, and last night, as no still per-
sisted in his application for license to
sell whiskey, he was turned out of
church. He will open his saloon to-
morrow
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
"A Tremendous Explosion.

ST.. PETERSBURG. April 5.--ISpeciall-
There was tremendous explosion last
night at tho state factory for the manu-
facture of smokoless powder. a build
ing in which were five tons of gun cot
ton was blown to splintors, and nine
workmen were blown to atoms. Tho
shock was so great that the whole CITY
was shaken, and houses swayed on their
foundations as though from tho etfec IS
OF au earthquake.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
THE REPUBLICANS FINAL RALLY.
Secretary Tracy Closes tho Rhode Island
Campaign.

Campaign.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 5.-The eli
max of the Republican campaign came
last night in the dinner given to Score
tary of tho Navy Benjamin f. Tracy
by the Young Mems Republican Club,
of Providence. Infantry Hall was filled
with the largest company of diners in
the clubs history, covers being laid for
LAO.
1t was s o'clock when the hall was
thrown open to the crowd, and the gal
!eries were soon packed. On the plat
form were Senator Aldrich, John p.
Dolliver, Of Iowa, Governor Ladd, and
others.
Secretary Tracy was introduced BY
President Kendall, who spoke briefly.
He opened his address by tribute to
senator Aldrich and the administration
OF President Harrison, and spoke on
tariff and silver
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Republicans NInko n Clean sweep

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 5.-[Speciall
The municipal election hero yester-
day resulted in sweeping victory for
the Republicans and reform Democrats
Hawkins, for mayor, gets 1,245 ma.
iority; Hichfield, for board of public
works, 1859; Goodge, for water works
trustee, 40. A clean sweep was made
for councilmen, the whole eight Repub-
licans being elected. Tho new council
will stand eleven Republicans to three
Democrats, against nine Democrats to
three Republicans last year, n new
ward having boon created.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
A Deeming of Ireland.

DUBLIN, April 5.-The body OF girl
has been discovered underneath floor
OF cottage, near Bandon. twenty miles
southwest OF Cork. The body has been
buried and then covered with cement in
a manner identical with that followed
by the murderer Deeming in the case Of
his wife and four children at Rainhill.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Cleveland Calls on Russell.

BosroN, April SIX President Cleye-
land arrived in this city from Providence
yesterday, and went directly to the
Hotel Vendomo. where he was called
upon by Mayor Matthews. The MAYOR,
and ex~President Cleveland drove 10
Gov. Russe)ls residence in Cambridge.
where they spent q few hours, return
ing to Boston at 5 o'clock. Mr.. Cleye-
land left for New York last night bv
the Fall River line.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Instrncte,l for Uarr,sor

NEW YORK, April 5.-The Business
Mems Republican Club of the Ninth as
sembly district chose delegates last
night to attend the State convention IN
Albany on April %. The delegates were
instructed to work to influence the NOM
ination OF Renjamin Harrison for Presi-
dent at the national convention.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
A Murderer Shot and Killed.

New ORLEANS, April 5.-ISpeciall-
Yesterday Frank Lyons sAot and killed
Policeman Hurley, who was attempting
to arrest him. Late last night officers
found Lyons and attempted to arrest
him for murder. lie resisted and they
shot and killed him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Organizing Arainst Hill

CORNING, N. Y, April 5.-A meeting
OF the anti-ftill Democrats of Steuben
ana Yates counties was held in this city
yesterday All Of those present are
prominent mon in their different locali-
Ties. The action OF the New York COM
mittee OF nifty was. ratified. 1t was de-
cloea to form thorough organization
IN the two assembly districts OF Steuben
COUNTY
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Murdered Before Her Dauch,er

TACOMA, N. H., April 5.-Mrs. Drus-
ella A. Wiggin was murdered at tho
railway station in Meredith yesterday
morning by her husband, George T..
Wiggin. She was seeking divorce and
had not lived with him for two years ON
account Of his i'll treatment. Wiggin
cut hsr throat and stabbed her in q hor.
riole manner. A ten year old daughter
was present when the murder occurred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Democrats of Dubuque.

DUBUQUE, Iowa. March 5.-The Demo-
Gratis elected mayor, auditor and four
out of five aldermen yesterday. An In
dependent Democrat was elected asses
sor. The city council stands nine
Democrats and one Independent Re-
publican
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
STAR CHAMBER PROCEEDINGS.
Council Holds a Secret Ses-
sion

Anu Discusses the Police Force and Street
Matters-Mayor Evans Tells His Little
Tale of Woe-The Force to Receive u
General Shaking Up-Mr. Manly Again
Sat Down On-Other Matters.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
CHAMBERS CRGArN.
An Officers Statement OF Remarkable

Cure.
When responsible mon arc willing to make
public statements oyor their signatures there
must he truth in their words. The following re.
marks may be verified by interviewing the au
hundreds OF our citizcns. and was n faithful 20.
lice officer, and appointed station-housc keeper
under the old city charter and rcappointed by
Mayor Evans under the new charter. Mr.. Orgain
eays:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Tho Cotton Production.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-[Speciall-
Tho Census office has issued preliminary
STATISTICS of tho cotton production in
the United States for tho yoar 1ss0-0o.
Tho figures are subject to slight modi-
hcation in tho final report. They are
as follows:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
The Election i'm De. ,Io,,.s

DIES MONIES. Iowa. April 5.--The en-
tire Republican ticket was elected here
yesterday. The election was quiet and
light vote was polled The Republi-
cans get six aldermen and the Democrats
three.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
Tho weather.

Forecast for Virginia. North Carolina
ana south Carolina, showers, except ON
Carolina coast; cooler, south winds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
IN NO WISE A CANDIDATE.
Minister Porter's Position Toward the In
diana Gubernatorial Contest.

Minister Porter's Position Toward the In.
dinna Gubernatorial Contest.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 5.-Rumors
being again rife that Minister to Italy
Porter would certainly be tho Republic
can candidate for governor. Mr.. Porter
used tonight the following exact Ian
guage:e,.-~.-..,>-- 1885,. ,..,.,-,-.- .-,..
III have not said or intimated to any
person that it was my purpose to enter
tho contest for the Republican guberna-
torial nomination. am in no sense q
candidate for tho Office of governor"
Regarding his return to Italy he said
that no had not received any official in
structions from the Secretary Of State.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
MIR. CHAMBERS ORGAN.

81 nave had catarrh for years: 1t gave me n
great deal of tronble. was sick great deal OF
the time from its efrecta, and for. the last six
months have suffered from continued pain in
my head, back and Limbs. had no appetite, was
restless Mt night and suffered from a fullness in
my head felt miserable all the time and my
symptoms did not change for the better, but
seemed to indicate constant tendency toward n
worse condition-consumptiOn. j resolved to
consult physician, as became alarmed. About
ten days ago visited DR.. L. Pearce Coates, in the
Herald building, and asked for an examination.
He pronounced my case catarrh. 1 commenced
treatment under him, and at this writing March
49, the above symptoms have about disappeared
and am undoubtedly greatly relieved. For the
last three nights have slept better than have
for the last three months. / have a good appe-
tite. am benefited. In fact, feel like an
other man."
DR.. l.. PEARCE COATES,
Office hours: 9:30 a. m to pm 2 to D. M: 7
to Up. IN. Sundays, from 10 am. until p. m.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
For the past four az years have had the ca
tarrh, and after being under the treatment of DR..
L. Pearcc Coates for eight wesks I now feel
cured. am willing to testify to this statement
Very truly j. A. TIMBERLAKE.
In Auditors Office, Norfolk and Western Rail-
road, Roanoke, VA.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-06
NOTICE.

Our SODA FOUNTAIN is open in
FULL BLAST, ready for the ap-
preaching hot weather. SODA
WATER, ICES, EGG PHOSPHATE,
MILK SHAKE, MINERAL WA
TIERS, ETC. OUR SPECIAL
TIES, THE ICES, are delicious.
Our last years reputation shall be
maintained.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-01-21
Double Wedding.

An unusually delightful occasion was
participated In by small company Of
intimate friends and relatives at tho
pleasant home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Lieb, three miles northwest of town
last evening, January Goth. At this
time their two oldest daughters, Emma
g. and Blondina g., were married to
Messrs. w. Il. Lee and 5. w. Lee re-
spectiyely. The brides were beautifully
attired In dove colored henrietta dress
es Each couple acted as brides maid
and groomsm to the other. The two
different ceremonies following each
other without intermission, made an
unusually impressive occasion. After
congratulations generous supper was
greatly enjoyed by all, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Il. Lee will reside in Audubon, Mr.,
and Mrs. $. w. Lee win go to Coon
Rapids where no has opened a barber
shop. The very best wishes of all the
numerous friends of these worthy
young people attend them, NJ.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-01-21
Blunders, Common and Uncommon.

The above is the title of a lecture
which Rev. j. b. Harris will deliver in
the NJ. Il. church, Friday evening, Jan
uary Goth, under the auspices of the
Epworth League, The lecture is well
calculated for popular audience, and
is enlivened with humor, While he
was stationed here the lecture was de.
livered In Harlan and the press of that
city gave it very cordial notice and re-
commentator. 1t will give the people
pleasure to give Rev. Harris a cor
dial welcome and good audience on the
occasion of his return the Goth, and all
may be assured Of an interesting and
entertaining lecture.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-01-21
Brick, tile and sand at Brick Yard.
IT,

| Brlck, tile and sand at Brick I ard.
CHAs. TRAMP.
This week ends the first half year o.
school work.
Elmer McKarahan is wrestling with
the measles.
All kinds of feathers for sale at L. G.
Snyder & Co.'S.
Carrie Stafford returned to Council
Bluffs last Friday.
All sizes hard coal at the Green Bay
Lumber Company.
Charlie Ping and wife, are visiting
relatives at Marengo.
G. II. Jones has been doing business
in Des Moines this we elk.
DR.. J. d. Holmes has been in DE.
Moines a portion Of the week.
Those desiring tornado insura uc'
should apply to II. w. Hanna.
c. c. Rice, near Hamlin, is very sicA
with inflammatio n Of the bowels.
The best soft coal in the market at
the Green Bay Lumber Company.
Cedar fence posts of all kinds and
prices at Weig hton's lumber yard.
Mrs. b. +. Ftowald and son George
have both been quite i'll for week.
Miss Jennie Mitchell is enjoying
visit from her brotb'.r of Dakota.
Mrs. John F. Con- signy has been Wis
iting the family of Thos. Lundy, at
Bayard.
For plast sring buy that stucco
for sale by John weighton at Stuart's
old stand
10 U Weighton's for what lumber
you N led. The worth of your money
guaJ .anteed.
Eor the best grades Of lumber at thu
u 1west living prices, go to Weighton'
lumber yard.
have some well improved farms il
Nebraska for sale or exchange.
/ V. Z. HORTON.
| W.. Kennedy, of Melville township
has lost seventy head of young hogs BY
an unknown disease.
Remember the return visit of DR.
Mosher January 18th, 18th, l4th ant
18th, at Stuart House, Audubon.
Ed Forbes, the electric light man, hal
finished setting the new dynamo hert
and returned to Stanberry, Mo.
Get our prices on lumber before buy
ing. We guarantee quality.
i GREEN BAY LUMBER COMPANY.
| A child of Jas. Barber near Fl sous II
so low with diphtheria that but LITTLE
hope for its recovery is entertain ed.
Buy your posts now of the Green Ba!
Lumber Company and be ready To-
spring. They have all kinds and low
est prices.
| Farmers consult your own inter est
and sell your poultry now before tn
big fall rush when it will be m uci
cheaper. l.. G. SNYDER ~ Z D.
| MARKETs.-Corn: shelled 23c., en-
| 2Ic., oats Csc, wheat Soc, barley sDc
rye 65c., hogs $500, butter (cash) 2pc
eggs 2Oc., chickens &C., turkeys 7c- &c es
I5c., ducks &c.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-01-21
Farns For Sale,

! have some first class lands for sale
in Audubon county, running from 40
acres up, with or without improve
ments. Am offering some choice bar
gains. Come and see me. 1t will cost
you nothing to see the farms.
!, l.. STATzELL,
Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-01-21
Brooks & Miller, Removed.

The office of Brooks & Miller, physi.
clans and surgeons, has been removed
to the rooms over Consigny & Buth-
weg's store, where they may be found
day or night. All calls receive prompt
attention,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-01-21
Grand and Petit Jurors.
GRAND JURORS FOR 'sISyry.rwt
PETIT JURoRs-MARCH TERM,

Chas. Blue, Geo. Plantz, Thos, Klemish, Audu-
bon township; w. I. q. Pangburn, Cameron
Douglas; j. X. Bruner, Samuel Scharff, Julius
Herrick, II. l.. Gransberry Ezra; A. y. Culver
7. J. fredricks, Leroy; Vim. +. Fisher, 0rrin s.
Welch, LINCOLN; Fred Farquhar, .Chas. kempf,
jacobson, 0akfeldi JQrgen Hartyigsen, Chris G.
Nielsen, Jas. Nielsen, Sharon,