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The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-11-02

CDAub AOr u& urln& Ou0buCu buiu&es H0 Will
find that for every working day for the
three years Of Mr.. Raum's administration,
an average Of 452 old soldiers, their
widows and orphans applications for re-
lief were rutblessly and secretly vetoed
by the chosen instrument of President
Harrison. At eight hours per day it
would make 561s claims every hour, or
nearly one a minute of the present ad-
ministration.
This is too favorable a showing, how
ever, for Mr.. Harrison and his chosen
pension commissioner, for the reason that
the first year credited to Gen. Raum
(l8S9 is part Of Gen. Blacks year, which
was filed out by Corporal Tanner. The
real decapitation of soldiers application,
for relief by Raum did not begin till the
year ending June 80, 1880. This and the
following year shows fearful execution in
an increasing degree.
The first year rejected claims were. .... ia 4S6
Inc second year. .".s.."........."... 2S6 lo1
Total for two years. S5O.693
Which makes for every working day
584 CLAIMS rejected, and in an elght hour
day equals Is per hour.
The report of Gen. Raum for year end
ing June 80, 1892, is not yet attainable,
and in view of the above fearful showing,
it may be that 1t is purposely delayed. If
his vetoes for the past year equal that Of
the preceding year, it would make his
vetoes equal $50, $50, or for three years Of
his administration an excess over Gen.
Blacks dissllowances, for the same
period, Of 409,70 claims.
The object Of this article is not to de-
fend Grover Cleveland and his admins
tration, but simply to show by compari-
son Herewith that the position of
President Harrison and his administra-
tion towards the old soldiers on the ques-
ton Of pensions is one Of fraud and de-
ceit.
That no party could possibly treat
them worse than their own pretended
friends have treated them.
That the terrible axe Of pension vetoes
is being welded by Gen. Raum with
President Harrison's approval, or with
out interference from him, to kill the
hopes of disabled veterans, their widows
and their orphans Of relief from our gov
ernment, at the rate of seventy-three
deaths per hour.
These are the official figures, and If the
reasonable, sensible old soldiers would
stop and investigate they would never
support again the rotten old fraud on
the ground Of friendship to the soldier.
A fearful, wonderful record of fraud and
dupllcity is this toward the old soldier
and the one that has the true fire of 81
to '65 in his veins will bury Harrison so
deep that he never will see the political
surface again.
A true and noble soldier is presented
to you who does value your interests
higher than those Of the gold bugs Of the
east, and knowing the record Of fraud,
duplicity and deceit that has been made
against you by your professed friends,
we believeyou will no longer be deceived.
You have the facts and you must make
your choice.
ONE OF THE BoYs Who FoUeHT FoR
rHE UNION.
In reply to q request from the Gin
n:rnks pn.A nnlx:... 4 - - 1. N \
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-11-02

In whose interest did Green B. Raum
make all those pension vetoes? It Ger.
tsinly looks like it was in the interest Of
Wall street gold bugs, rather than that
of the old soldiers. Harrison wouldn't
dare TO veto all these pension claims in
three years, for his veto messages would
all be published and raise too great q
stink; but he appointed q man who, in
the interest of Wall street, more ruth
lessly rejects the pension applications of
the old soldiers than General Clarkson
chopped of the heads of democratic post
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
BREWERY BURNED.
One of Roanoke's Most Prosper
Gus Industries Destroyed.

Shortly after o'clock this morning
flames were seen issuing from the top of
the building of tho Virginia Brewing
Company.
An alarm was turned in from box as,
but before the fire companies arrived
the building was mass OF flames
The firemen responded promptly, but
despite their efforts tho building was
soon total wreck.
The fire started in one of the small
buildings on the right hand side of the
main building, and, communicating to
the latter, quickly had that enveloped
in flames.
1t was some time before the firemen
could get any water on the fire, but they
finally brought the steamer down, and
after wait Of about fifteen minutes
to get up steam, pumped water out of
the creek.
The buildings of the Brewing Com.
pany are total wreck, but fortunately
the Cold Storage escaped the flames.
1t is impossible, at this writing, to
state the loss.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
ROANOKE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Its Regular Monthly Meeting Held Last
Night.
The Roanoke Fro Department met
last night in tho parlors of the Viligant
Fire Company.
Thore were PRESENT.. L. Engleby, pre-
sident; Llewellyn Lookabill, secretary.
and eight other members from the uh rec
companies.
The committee previously appointed
to select suitable badge for the de-
partment made report and submitted
sample, which was adopted.
The badges all have different mum.
bers. and are TO be distributed among
the members of the three companies.
The badges will cost about S7C, and it
was resolved to ask the CITY council to
purchase them.
Each company was directed to appoint
a committee, whose duty it would be to
look after and report the condition of
all fire plugs in its district.
The districts are as follows:
Vigilants-That portion of the CITY
east OF Roanoke street and south of the
Norfolk and Western.
Junior Hose-That portion of the
city west of Roanoke street and south
of the Norfolk and Western railroad.
FriendshiD-All that portion of the
city north of the Norfolk and Western
railroad.
com mittee of two was appointed to
secure three maps. one for zach depart
mont, showing the location of plugs
aid fire alarm boxes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
MACHINERY BEING UNLOADED.
Busy Scenes at the DuvaII En-
CINE Works.
About Thirty Employe s Have Already Ar
rtTed-Names of the Different Fore
men-A Lady Engineer-More Men to
Yet Come-Ready to Start up in Thirty
Days.

The work of unloading machinery for
the Duvall Engine Works in tho West
End continues and is being pushed with
vigor. There are about 40 carloads of
this machinery in all. some OF which
nas not yet arrived, but is on the road.
Work has been considerably DELAYED
by bad weather, but since that has been
open enough for active operations
no time has been lost.
Manager korte was socn by TIMES
repol ter last night at the Ponce de
Leon and stated that the prospects for
tho new industry were very bright
About thirty of the employees have
already arrived and anumber more are
expected as soon as the plant is ready
10 begin the work Of manufacturing.
Those who have como are enthusiastic
In their praise Of Roanoke.
MT: korte thinks that everything
VIII % In readiness to begin the work
OF manufacture in thirty days. This in
dustry will employ about 900 hands
when il full blast
An eighty horse power, nicke plated
engine will run the works, and 100
different sizes of engines can be manu-
iactured. The company has all the
latest patterns OF portable and station
airy engines. Sawmills of vapious sizes
will also be among their articles Of
manufacture.
Oscar e. Rodehaver will be foreman
OF the machinery department.. Ho
comes here from the Westins house En-
CINE Works, of Pittsburg, and was
formerly employed by the Duvall En-
CINE Works. lle is an expcrienc ed and
mpetent machinist. James Suby will
have charge of the boiler department..
lie hold similar position with tho
company in GAINESVILLE. Deunts OBrien
will be Mr.. SubY's assistant in this
department..
Tho foreman OF the foundry DEPART
ment has not arrived yet, but is ex-
pected in q few days. He comes from
Pittsburg, and will lind an able assis-
tant in tho person of Lewis I. Weidig.
Miss Sadie Bogue, sister of Mrs.
korte, will be tho bookkeeper and will
have charge of the Office. This lady
has been in the employ of the company
several years, is thorough engineer
and understands machinery Geo. w.
Tanner will be the foreman OF tho pat
tern department.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
TROUBLE OVER THE MEMOIRS.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Figures in u Law.
suit.

Mrs Jefferson Davis Figures in IL Law.
suit.
NEW YORK, March 7.-l Special Mrs
Varina Jefferson Davis commenced suit
in the United States circuit court of this
city to-day against Robert Bedford and
the Bedford Company. Mrs. Davis, who
is the widow of the ex-prtsident of the
Confederacy, alleges breach of con-
tract on the defendants part.
On March 4, 1890, she contracted with
Robert Relford for the sale of the
memoirs OF her husband. Royalties to tho
amount of Si,00l were due in Septem-
Der last but were not paid. Notwith-
standing this fact the Bedford company
continued the sale of her book and
desired to transfer the rights of publica.
ton to the United States Book company.
Mrs Davis asks for an annuluient of
the contract and adequate compensa-
ton of breach thereof
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
AN OIL MILL BURNED.
Disastrous Fire in South Carolina Last
Night.

"A Disastrous Fire in South Carolina Inst
Night.
Rock HILL, s. c., March 9. -(Speciall
The Cochrane Cotton Seed Oil Mill
and Fertilizer Works was burned last
night. The plant was valued at
$4,000
The Rock Fill Cotton Seed Oil Com
pany, from whom the Cochrane Com
pany leased the place, lose S35, 900 of
the above. Besides the machinery the
Cochrano Company lose its stock, val
ued at $4,000.
This latter loss includes $50 barrels of
oil, 1000 tons OF seed, 30 bales of lint
cotton, 1000 bales of fibre. % tons of
coke and 10 IONS OF meal. The insurance
is $4,000.
The fire originated in the snod ware
house and soon spread to the main
building. Its origin is not known, but
is supposed to have been Spontaneous
combustion.
Il is not yet known whether tho mill
will be rebuilt. The company en-
ployed about eighty hands.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
ROANOKE. VA" TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH s. 1892.

balming of Mrs. Bakers body. aud to
DR.. Bakers statement regarding her
death.
"He cared nothing about preserving
nor features or her limbs; he cmbalmed
her trunk with fluid containing
arsenic, and then buried her in q poplar
coffin.
"Tbe chemical analysis was at least
not inconsistent with the theory of
arsenical poisoning. The defense saw
that tho prisoner was committed before
on the testimony of DR.. Taylor. This
is not the truth. He was committed on
the facts in the case. But DR.. Taylor's
evidence is stronger this time than it
was before.
Or Taylor gave no opinion before as
70 whether tho arsenic had been admin
lstered before or after death; this time
he said that his best Judgment was that
1T was administered during life"
In conclusion, he spoke Of the painful
nature OF the duty he was called upon
to perform. He closed with q stirring
appeal to the jury to uphold Justice and
the aw-though they might have to
wade through tears to bring In their
verdict.
Judge Hutton's speech is Justly re-
garded as magnificent production. He
closed at 12:45 p. m, and the Jury was
at once conducted to their room.
Dr. Baker seemed perfectly cool while
waiting for his fate to be announced.
lie chatted with his brother and with
friends as If he was in the courtroom as
mere spectator.
After the jury had been out, fifteen
minutes it was announced by the sheriff
that 1T was ready to return. way was
with difficulty made through the dense
throng that filled the courtroom. The
counsel was called; there was a hush of
expectancy; all eyes were turned upon
the jury; their faces wore sad and
ominous expressions, and many thought
that this meant that q verdict of guilty
had been found. but when they were
asked If they had agreed on verdict
the foreman answered that they had
not. They were then adjourned till e:l5
p. IN.
After dinner there came a period of
breathless waiting. Half an hour
passed, and murmur of conversation
began to arise from the crowd, Some
whlttled; some chewed tobacco; some
talked politics.
AT 3;45 p. m. tho jury returned. Tho
courtroom was packed to sulfocation,
and some time was taken up in clearing
a passae o for tho jury.
When some order was restored thew
were asked if they had agreed on YER
dict. "Wo have" was tho response.
John a. p. Baker, stand up"
The vtrii,t was then read: I'VE, the
jury lind the prisoner not guilty"
Then cheer that shook the court
house, and half hour spent in congrat-
ulating DR.. Baker. He was moved to
tears for the first time during the lonr
trial; and when hundreds of friends
pressed around eager to grasp his hand
he laughed and wept by turns. Thus
closes the most sensational trial in tho
history Of Virginia
The court adjourned until to morrow
morning, at which time a nolle prosequi
will probably be entered to the indict-
ment for the attempt to poison Wyndham
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
nIOkE MUSIC.
Junior Order American Mechanics to Or
ganiye Band.

Junior Order American Mechanics to Or.
ganize Band.
AS previously stated by TIE TIMES,
there has been movement on foot to
organize q new band in Roanoke by the
Junior Or1er American Mechanics.
number of citizens interested in the
movement met last night to discuss
plans for organization. There will be
another meeting Thursday night in the
Jr. o. u. A. M. Hall, at which time it is
expected that permanent organization
will be effected.
This band is to be made up of mem
besr OF the order exclusively, and about
elghteen or twenty have already signi-
fed their willingness to take a hand.
All OF these are experienced musicians,
who have been members of bands in
Roanoke or other places.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Storyof an Orphan Boy

A snort time since James Morri-
son, an employe at Eosenbaum's Sa-
lem avenue dry goods establishment
and nephew Of Daniel Hogan, shoe
maker, Of 104 Nelson street 6. O.,
applied to DR.. l.. Pearce Coates in
the hope of obtaining some relief
from catarrhal troubles. from which
he had suffered FROM birth and for
which he had beer treated by num-
erous physicians, but without suo-
cess.
He was afflicted with all the disa-
greeable symptoms of chronic ca
tarrh, including the characteristic
ringing in the ears, fullness in the
back of the throat, difficulty of ar
ticulate speech, running from the
nose, constant smiling, falling back
ofmucus into the mouth and all the
ills which make catarrh q constant
martyrdom.
He has been under treatment but
a fortnight, but complete cure has
in that brief time been almost ef-
fected. The ringing in the ears,
discharge from the nostrils and flow
Of mnous have ceased. He snitfles
no longer, speaks articulately, has
splendid appetite and says he feels
better all over.
All unfortunates afflicted with
the same symptoms can obtain sur
. cease from sorrow by calling at DIR.
Coates Office, In the Herald build
ing, where the Doctor, who Is an ex-
perienee6 and successful specialist
in catarrhal and bronchial COM
plants, and in all durable diseases,
wiAl soon relieve them.
DrsL. Pearce Coates, catarrh special
81, Co.'S be found daily in his Office /,
,he Herald building, Campbell street
opposite the postofiice.
Office hours .a:ao a. NJ 10 M,
9 % M, 7, @ D. IN.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
A Historical Ring.

Joshua T. Ward. woll.known citi-
zen of this city. has an iron ring with a
history we'll authenticated. 1t was
made from nail taken from the coffin
in which the remains of Frederick, the
Great, of Prussia. temporarily reposed
1t is said to be panacea for rheuma-
tism and kindred ills. but be this as it
may, Mr.. Ward would not exchange it
for diamond worth many times the
worth of the ring. He has refused
liberal offers for it. but values it too
highly to barter it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08

The report of the Roanoke Savings
Bank. published elsewhere, shows that
institution to be in a safe and flourish
ing condition, although it has not been
in existence Two years. Its loans and
discounts amount to S56,s3S. re-
sources, 59,5O7.GO. 1t has q o paid
in capital stock of S44, 0G7. rs, and n
surplus fund of 100000. j. d. Smith
is president, and Chas r. Evans cashier.
This bank has good future before it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
A stockhoIders, Meetinr

a meeting of the stock holders of the
Fairview Cemetery Company was held
yesterday at the Office OF w. &. Wool
wine. The old board OF directors were
elected. The board will have q meet.
ing At the same place this morning TO
elect the officers Of the company for the
ensuing year.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
a Minister Stricken with Paralysis.

RALEIGH, N. c., March 7.-lSpeciall
Rev. II. C. Bailey, editor OF the Bibli-
cal Recorder, the most influential Bap-
list paper in North Carolina, after
preaching u sermon in the First Baptist
church yestt rday, was stricken speech
less with paralysis. His condition to-
day is worse. lie can neither tako food,
speak or write.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
A Grocery Store BrokenIntn

Sorne unknown person broke into the
Loving Company's grocery store, on
Salem avenue, Sunday night. through a
window in the rear of the building. A
large window frame was broken so that
a good sized man could have crawled
through it, and several sacks OF flour
were stolen, but none of the other stock
was ;sturbed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
THE JURY SAYS NOT GUILTY.
DR.. Bakers Long Trial Ended at
Last.

Logic and Eloquence Displayed In the
Speeches Delivered by Both Sides
The Case Given to tho Jury at 1915 y.
mat 3:45 the Verdict Was Rendered.
DIR. Baker Was Moved to Tears-The
Indictment for the Attempt to Pol e,
son Wvndham Gilmor Will Probably
be Mol. Pressed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
a False Alarm of Fire

false alarm of fire was turned in
last night from box Is, which is located
at the corner Of Fourth avenue and
Third street n. W. George Duiguid,
who keeps the key for this box, leaves
it on nail outside his residence, and
some boy turned in tho alarm Tor fun.
Chief knepp took charge OF the KEY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
ALL TURNING OUT FOR TOBACCO
The Commercial Association
Crowded Last Night

With an Enthusiastic Gathering of Citi-
zens, Who Discussed the Future of
Roanoke as Tobocco Market and
Manufacturing Center-A Committee
Appointed to Consider tho Matter and
Brings up Project for Public
Library.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
STRICKEN DOWN.
Congressman Kendall, of kentucky, in s
Precarious Condition.

Precarious Condition.
WASHINGTON, March 7--[Speciall-
Representative j. W., Kendall, Of
kentucky, was suddenly stricken with
apoplexy this morning and lies in q
very critical condition at his residence
near the Capitol.
Mr.. Kendall had been complaining
for some days, but it was not expected
that an attack, such as he had this
morning, would result.
Soon after being stricken he relapsed
into Inconsistencies and has boon in
that condition ever since. His son OK
presses grave doubts as to his recovery.
This is Mr.. Kendall's irst torn in Con
gress. He is native Kentuckian and
is IS years of age
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
DO You Wear Pants?

The most widely-advertised question
in America is: "Do you wear pants?"
The Plymouth Rock Pants Company
originated it, and has stuck to it. This
company has now agencies in all the
large cities Of the country, and opens
one in Roanoke at lei Salon avenue.
SEQ advertisement on the second page.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
First Baptist ChurcI,..

The pastor, DR.. Hippo, received two
new members by letter from other
churches on Sunday morning. and gave
the hand of fellowship to twenty-eight
mem bers. who have previously united
with the church. Three believers were
buried in baptism after the night SER
mon. The congregations were large at
both morning and evening services.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Springer Continues to Improve.

WASHINGTON. March 1O.-lSpecial =
Representative Springer passed com
Portable night, and his condition is very
much improved to-day. His mind an
pears to be clearing up, and tho periods
of coma are less frequent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Large Shipment of Tin Plates.

LONDON, March 7-TSpeciall- The
now British steamer Massachusetts,,
Captain Williams, arrived at Seyansea
last night, where She will load for New
York 5000 tons OF tin plates. This
VIII TO tho largest shipment Of tin
plates to the United States since tho
Mckinley bill went into effect.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
a Growing Company,

The Cold Storage Company is shippinc
meat in all directions. Carloads have
been sent ov,r the Roanoke and South
ern as we'll as to the coal fields. This
company is growing daily.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Jem Dooley Has Consumpt,on,

LYNcnnuRG, March 7.-TSpeciall-
Jef Dooley, the Roanoke murderer con-
fined in Jail here, is worry i'll with con-
sumption The doctors do not think he
Will live long enough to be hanged for
the murder OF Policeman Mabry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Transferred to Lynchburr,

Warren Wexford, bookkeeper for the
Hobbie Music Company, has been trans
ferred to Lynchburg by the same COM
pany, much to the regret OF his large
circle of friends.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
The Vinton Dummy being Rennired.

The Vinton du mmy did not run at all
yesterday, the engine having become
disabled Sunday night by the leaking
OF the fiues. New Hues are being put
In, and it is expf c,ed that the cars will
DO running again by tonight.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Evangelistic Services In Lvnchhnr.

EVHHSeiistic SerVIces IN LynchburH.
Rev. DIR. AGREE, pastor OF the Calvary
Baptist Church, went to Lynchburg
yesterday to conduct series OF evan.
gelistic services in the College HUI
Baptist Church of that city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
The Fight Declared ON

New ORLEANS, March 7.-ISpeciall-
The Corbott Choynski fight has been do
clared of, and the forfeit money with
drawn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
Ingieside Place Sold

Dr.. ]. T. Str .ckland has purchased
the lngleside place from c. 5. Beller
for $4,000. DR.. Strickland will move
to this place for the benefit Of his
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
VIII Not Return "a bachelor.

Dame Rumor says that f. III. Wolf.
the popular secretary OF the Knights of
Pythias. who Is visiting friends In Hs-
ge-stowr Will not return bachelor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
The Weather.

Forecast for Virginia: Generally
cloudy weather with light rains. wInas
shifting 20 soatbeasi.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-08
1 Dk. IMHoFF,

d. u. BARBOUR. d. II. MATSON.
ID OANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING
la COMPANY.
Practical plumbers and gas filters.
Dealers in all kinds OF plum bers' and
gas filters supplies. Estimates made
on tho most improved and sanitary
styles Of plumbing. All work guaran-
teed. j. p. MELHORN, superintendent,
No. 10 South Jefferson street, Roanoke,
VS.. dec6-1yr
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-01

After the reports had been read, ar
ordinance passed first reading rela
tive to the salaries of city officers. l
puts the salaries at substantially thu
same figures.
The recorder then administered
the oath of Office to DR.. N. L. Carney
the newly elected mayor, and also t.
the aldermen, when the old boar(
gracefully gave way to the new
The new board will meet to night tt
elect officers. Mayor Carney will al
so report his standing committees
The list is already made out, bu
some of them are subject to change
The finance committee, however, i
composed as follows: Gracey Chill
ders, chairman; DR.. II. II. Marable
Jas. H. Smith.