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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
DON'T SEEM POSSIBLE.

A DINNER to twcnty-cight people was
recently given on the trunk of n tree
growing on farm near Tacoma.
TIE Josephine (Ore.) caves have been
explored for about ten miles, and they
seem to run away into California.
TIE tooth of n mastodon has been
found on farm near GAINESVILLE, o. 1t
(the tooth) weighed eight and one
quarter pounds.
IT is said n hot spring in Wyoming af-
fords good swimming place i'll mid
winter. Soldiers encamped near were
seen bathing when the temperature
was fifteen degrees below zero.
A GOLD coin passes from one to an
other 1000, 900 times before the stamp
or impression upon it becomes oblitcr-
ated by friction, while n silver coin
changes 8,250,OOO times before it be-
comes entirely cffaccd.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
MANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE.
Continued from page L,

extension of the North Carolina divi-
sion from Ivanhoe to Speedwell, dis
TANGO OF about seventeen miles, through
one of the richest mineral sections trib-
utary to the main line, has been in
contemplation for some time past, ana
considerable grading has been done
but it's completion has been delayed for
several reasons, one being the desira-
bility of the proper development OF tho
territory contiguous to tho completed
portion of The North Carolina extension
before opening up additional territory.
1t Will also BIO necessary during the
present year to construct engine houses
and repair shops at Norton, kenova,
and Lamberts Point, and to enlarge tho
engine house at Blueheld. AT Lam.
berts Point one or more additional
piers and warehouses will be required
With the constantly increasing traffic
and consequently increasing number of
trains, it will be necessary from time to
time to construct additional yard and
passing sidings and second track.
a double track was laid during tho
past year from Norfolk to Lambert's
Point, distance of five miles, and at
Lambert Point new engine house,
repair shops, additional yard track,
piers and warehouses have been con-
The company contemplatcs building
in this city in tho nenr future splen-
did union depot.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
FIFTH WARD DEMOCRATS.
Appointed Committee to Work at the
On Polls Election Day.

Appointed n Committee to Work at the
On Polls Election Day.
About fifty voters attended tho meet
ing of the Fifth ward Democrats last
last night in its ball on Park street S.
w. The meeting was called to order
by President Crumpecker, and in the
absence of the secretary j. A. Davis
filled the vacancy.
Tho only business of Importance at
tended to was the appointment of
Messrs. Shumate, Wertz and Winfield
to work at the polls. 1t was also deci-
ded to give all the surplus cash on hand
after the indebtedness OF the club had
been liquidated into the hands of the
three above named parties to be used
where they and how they thought best
on election day.
Speaking was next in order, Judge
Williams being the first to address the
meeting. He was followed by j. A..
Hart, member of the Democratic exc.
cutive committee; b. Lacy Hogc, Fl. S..
Trout and w. O.. Hardaway. All of the
above gentlemen made very eloquent
and able speeches and were listened to
attentively.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
IN BLAST.
The Dora Furnace Starts Up at Pu-
laski.


laski.
PULASKI, May 24.-lSpecial + Dora
furnace is in blast! The fires were
lighted yesterday morning at o'clock
and at the same hour this morning the
blast was put on.
The big plant moved off without a
hitch of any kind. 1t is generally con-
coded to be the finest furnace plant in
the South, and it stands monument to
the constructive genius of Roanoke,
having been constructed by the Ameri-
can Bridge and Iron Company. Jos. L.
Hunter is here to see the monster start.
1t is an event totstart furnace this
year, and very special one in this case
as it is the first Southern furnace to be
built by home people. Jamos Duane,
from Dayton, Tenn, is the iron master.
He had successful run of six years
there. Geo. l.. Carter is general mana
ger of the Pulaski Development Com
pany-the builders and owners of the
Dora. John w. Robinson is president,
and Lee S. Calfee secretary and treas
urer.
Gen. James A. Walker and q largo
company of homo people and visitors
are here TO see the furnace start. The
first iron will be drawn before mid
night
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
TWO GREAT BODIES CONSOLIDATED
A. NJ. f. Church and "A. NJ. Zion Churci,
Come Together.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 24.-[Spe-
cial l-After being twenty three days in
session, the A, M. L. Church conference
to-day adjourned to moetat Wilmington,
n. c., in 1896. During to-day's session
Bishop Turner stated that he had re-
ceived telegram from Bishop Harris,
OF the A. M Zion Church, agreeing to
consolidate the two great bodies and
call them the African and Zion NJ. L.
Churches. DR.. R. Greene Immediately
moved that the name be adopted, az it
was step toward organic union.
Senior Bishop Payne delivered short
speech in which he appealed to the con-
ference to accept the name and bring
the two bodies together. The roll was
called and the vote was overwb q lmingly
In favor of consolidation and adop-
ton of the name. Bishop Turner was
then ordered to acquaint the Zion
Church conference, now holding SEES
sion in Pittsburg. Of this action. Twas
also agreed that the board of bishops
acquaint the separate churches of their
action and ask approval OF it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Work on the Sewers,

The sewer committee and Engineer
Newby, who has charge of the sewers,
were out on tour OF inspection over
tho proposed lines yesterday. Tho com
mittee thinks that about sixteen miles
of small drains and large sewers will
be built during the coming season. The
committee and Engineer Newly are
now at work on the approximate esti-
mates, the specifications and plans, and
the material for them will be ordered in
few days. Work on the small drains
will probably commence this week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
DIR. Peiigo on Hypnotism.

thoroughly appreciative audience
assembled in the Young Mems Chris
tian Association hall last night to hear
the lecture on hypnotism by DR.. LOWS
G. Pedigo. The subject was handled in
manner which showed large research
and proved intensely interesting. 10
attem pit to give synopsis of tho lee
ture would be- somewhat difficult, al.
though an Impractical mind could with
perfect ease follow tho lecturer through
this strange field This entertainment
was the last of the members course,
and now tho attention OF tho manage
ment of the association will be directed
toward arranging for next winters en-.
tertainments
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
A LARGE CROWD PRESENT.
Miss AMMO Penn, of Roanoke, Reads an
Essay ut Salem, y. c.

WINsroS,N. g., May ~. lisp .ciall-
Inc second seniors evening exercises
of the Salem Female Academy com.
mencement were witnessed tonight by
a good many people In tho historic old
Moravian Church. Seventeen of the
graduates read essays, among them
being Miss Annie Penn, of Roanoke.
Subject: whispers OF Conscience. 4"
which WAS one OF the most creditable
presented. Several thousand people
visited the fi"e display of the art com.
mercial aud industti,l departments OF
the institution this afternoon. The
Alumnal Association meets o.motrow.
Thursday will In commencement day
President George Taylor Winston of
the University OF North Caroiina, will
be the orator
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
THE librarians

The reception of tho American Lii
brary Association at Hotel Roanoke to-
night will be a notable affair and no
invited guest should miss the oppor-
tunity of attending.
The librarians will be here Thursday
morning and owners of private car
riages are requested to place their
vehicles at the service of Messrs. J. S.
Simmons and +. B. Kemp, the com nit
tee on carriages, that our guests may
have full opportunity of seeing the
CITY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Republicans orInaiao T.rri,orv

SOUTH McALLIsTER, I. T., Nav 81
lSpeciall-The Republicans of Indian
Territory have held their first ccnven-
ton here, tho attendance c3mprSing
delegates from five civilized tribes
The delegates elected tn N,nnea, obs
are: Ridge pasccl, of Tahl.aIah, and
John Hammer, Of Ardmor, wi h t.
Genuing, OF NIm cogce. and j. w.
Roberts, OF Andersen. AS alternat. :. Tho
list includes TWO white mon, one Indian
and one negro.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Botetourt Industrial News

S, Davis Rice, who is operating a
barYtes mine one mile north of Clover
dale, on the Shenandoah Valley division
of the Norfolk and Western railroad,
was in the city yesterday. He is work
ing twenty men and shipping two car
loads of barytes daily and expects to
increase his force and shipments in q
short time. He is anxious to SEQ the
road from Fincastle to Cloverdale com
pleted and extended to this city, and
says it will greatly increase Botetourt's
trade with Roanoke merchants.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Death of Mrs. Word.

Mrs. Q. M. Word, who has been lin
gering at the point of death for several
weeks, quietly passed away at 1920
O'Clock this morning. Mrs. Word was
one Of the best and most favorably
known ladies in the city and will long
be mourned, not only by wide circle
OF friends and relatives who loved her
for her sweet disposition and noble
Christian character, but by hundreds of
Others who have personal knowledge of
her acts Of charity and good works.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
She Suffered FearfulIv

with this terrible humor Being urged to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla wo did so. We soon
noticed that she had more life and appetite.
The medicine seemed to drive out more of
the humor for n short time. but itsoon began to
subside the itching md burning ceased,
and In few months her head became entirely
clear OF the sore. She Is now perfectly well,
has no evidence of the humor, and her skin IS
clear and healthy. She seems like an en-
urely different child. in health and general
appearance, from what she was before taking
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
An Old Resident Dead.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson

MT HI1zauetH WlIkinson, grand
mother of R. A., L. G. and DR.. Leigh
Buckner and Mrs. Hermann Crueger,
died this morning at 1:45 at the resi-
dence of.Mrs. Crueger on Jefferson street.
She was ninety-four years of age and
the claest resident OF Roanoke. She was
adaughter OF Col. Richard Wyatt, of
Revolutionary fame, and was born
in Louisa county. Up TO within the
last ten days she has preserved a re-.
markable clearness of mind. She will
90 buried at the old homestead in
Louisa. The remains will be taken to
Louisa this evening.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Suffering Children

Our girl was beautiful baby. fair and plump
and healthy. But when she was two years
old, sores broke out behind her ears and
spread rapidly over her head and forehead
down to her eyes. and into her neck. We
consulted one OF the bestphysicians in Brook
Ign. but nothing did her any good. The doc.
tors said 1t was caused by a scrofula humor
In the blood. Her head became
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Date of Louislnna State Convent,on

BATON ROUGE. La, May 24.-[Spe-
cial The Foster State central commit.
tee met here yesterday and decided to
call State convention, to be held June
IA, to elect delegates to the national
convention. The McEnery mem bers of
the committee took no part in the pro.
ceedingS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
A Cruiser Kcported Lost.

MONTENEGRO, May 4.-ISpeciall IA
rumor is current here that the Brazilian
cruiser Bahia has fonndored at sea, but
the no is no official confirmation Of the
report.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Sohmer Pianos

ARE among the leading instruments
manufactured. Their high standing
everywhere is due to their in. rlnsic
merit. Even competitors are compelled
70 acknowledge their c.aim TO first place.
Robbie Music Company, sole dealers,
157 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
ROANOKE, VA, MAY %, 1892.
CoM,IERC1AL ASSOCIATION.

OPEN FOR MEMBERS AND VISITORS FROM
ga NJ until 1890 p. IN. Leading daily news
papers and magazines on file. Weekly meet
ings for papers and discussion every Monday
night at 8 p. M, at the Exchange Building,
Jefferson street and Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
One Complete Sore

offensive to the smell and dreadful to look a +
Her general health waned and she would lay
In large chair all day without any life or en-
ergy. The sores caused grenf itching and
burning, so that at times we had to restrain
her hands to prevent scratching. For years
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Marriage and death notices from any place
In Southwest Virginia will be published
free an below,
DIED.

WlLKlNSON-At thu resi- icuce Of Mr.. Te,-
mann Ciucgcr, o. Jefferson street, Wednesday
morning. May 25, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson
rreiict OF the late Rev. Robert v ileinson, and
daughter of the late Col. Richard WYATT aged
~. Funeral ~ intorm,rt at hcr old homestead
at Buckncr station. Louisa county, Thursday
Richmond papers please COPY
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Gee Dismissed From tho rorcc

Ice iIlshtshed FrOm TIC FOrCc.
Mayor Evans rendered his decision
in the case of Officer Gee yesterday,
who was tried on Monday for undue
intimacy with prisoner, Diminishing
Gee from The force.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
Justice $. W. Howorton "a candidate.

AT the solicitation OF many voters,
4 nave become candidate for magi. :
Sra,e In the Fourth ward, and resp c.
Iully solicit tho support of my friene S.
Respectfully, S. w. HowEkroy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25

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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
appy
MIR. and Mrs. Frederick
Rejoice Because
Hoods Sarsaparil1a Rescued Their
Child from Scrofula.

For Scrofula, Salt Rheum, and all
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eve are so thankful to Hoods sarsapa-
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-25
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-27
today were 4e5, $50 shares, including:

Atchison. 20. 450l Pacific Mail 800. 3675
Chicago Gas. IL. 800 Reading. ....... 1892
D.. l.. d w -. .46. S13 Richm'd & w. P 1881
Erie. .........11. 42Sl st. Paul. .25 500
Louisville & N ..22, $50 St.P Paul g. Omaha 1850
Missouri Pacific. 6, 205 Union Pacific. 12OOO
Northwestern. .16, FOG Wheeling d LIE. 3312
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-27
Chairman Finley Submits a
New Proposition for
Consideration.
Many Provisions to Guard the
Tickets to Minneapolis
and Return.
Mr.. Finley AsSeverateS That
He Is Still Master Of the
Rock Island.
Secretaries Blaine and ElkinS
Elected Officers Of a
Railroad.

CHICAGO Jan. 26.-It has been dis
covered that the rates and arrangements
heretofore made for the Republican
national convention at Minneapolis
next June must be changed. They pro-
vide for only three days for tickets,
June 8, and z, and considerable objec-
ton has been made to this provision.
Chairman Finley has now submitted q
new proposition for the votes of the
members of the Western Passenger as
ISOLATION.
1t is that one lowest first-class fare be
made for the round trip; tickets to be
sold from points within a distance of
$50 miles of Minneapolis, June 1
to June z. inclusive. good for
return passage until and Including
June 25; tickets to be good for going
passage OH date of sale only and for
continuous passage in each direction
ordinary non-sighature excursion tickets
to be used, except that tickets from or
through shall be the iron-clad signature
form, such terminals to be understood
to be Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchi-
son, st. Joseph, Omaha, Council Bluffs.
Sioux City, Milwaukee, Chicago, Peoria.
Hannibal and st. Louis; contracts on
tickets to be issued from or through
these terminals to provide that such
tickets shall not be good for return pas
sage leaving Minneapolis prior to
June 10.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-27
WHEAT MOVEMENT
LIVE STOCK.
Union StOckrar,ls.

Official receipts at South st. Paul: /, a91
hogs, 6O5 cattle; II calves S94 sheep.
Hogs-Steady. Trading was slow and quail:
ity very poor, and sellers worked hard to maEe
sales. Several up town butchers were on the
market and took half a dozen loads. The
balance went to packers at S4.20@4.4 40.
Cattle-Dull. Receipts large and entirely to O
many for the demand, especially of butche r
cattle. Two of the local deslers were out of
the market, and the outside demand could
not lake all that was offered. although trad.i
ing was quite active in the afternoon3
So many cattle should not be crowded onto
the market this week, however, as dealers ara
generally well supplied. About half the re-
ceipts were held over. Gamers sold at ST.
bulls. S.. 40Q2.75: cows, SL400 10; stockers
and feeders. S2@2.75; veal calves S. 5O03. rs 81
choice 1.Ss7.lb steers. S4.25. Quotations: Prime
steers, S3.75@425; good steers, S2.50@3 rs :;
prime COWS, g. 5O1275; good cows, S2@2. 80 \
common to fair cows, s1.5e@a; light veal
calves, S3.2504; heavy calves. g.. SG63 IS &
stockers, Sl.750o235; feeders. S. 35@2. IS \
bulls, stays and oxen, S1.5C@2. So
Sheep-Steadv; only a few head offered,
the balance going to local feeders; 80 mixed
muttons, averaging 90 lbs, sold at S450.i
Quotations: Muttons, 50. 75Q4.75; lambs, So rs
@4.75; stockers and feeders, S2.7503.75
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-27
ITALIAN CURRENCY.
Uncle Sans System Rung Into a
Debate

ROME, Jan. 26.-The governments
intentions in the currency question were
the subject of interpretations In the
senate today. SCR. Luzzati, minis
ter of the treasury, replied for
the government. He said that
although the country endured the new
taxes with resignation, the present sys-
tenn of economies must be steadily up
held. The monetary question had not
reached an acute stage. 1t was the
period of the renewal of the Latin
union.
The question greatly excited America
on account of her imperfect system.
The Washington government must
come TO some resolution in order to
avoid injury from the circulation of sill
yer. The owners of silver mines were
the only people in America VINO sought
TO lnaugurate silver monOmetaliSm.
1t was to the general interest
to preserve the Latin Union. 1t was
mistake to raise dissension on the mon
etary question when everything was
quiet: The Status Quo was not perfec-
ton, but at the present moment it rep
resented eXpediency. 1t would be a
very false step to leave the Latin league
Tor the purpose of embracing silver
recommendation.
He QuzattD had determined to ap-
point committee to study the none
tary policy OF Italy and to consider the
advisability of founding frac-
tlOnal currency Intermediate be-
tween bronze and silver, He
could not entertain the proposal
made by Signor Rossi that duties be
paid in gold alta higher rate of exchange.
The government was preparing a bill
on the subject, not for final solution.
but tending to facilitate the circulation
of notes. The government should act
boldly to secure financial prosperity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-27
JaDanese MYTHS,

people in the world, civilized or
savage, believe in the existence of so
many mythical. half-supernatura Great
ures as do the Japanese. For instance.
they think there is wondrOuS tiger of
more than half-human intelligence that
lives to he LOCO years old and turns as
white as polar bear. They also be-
lieve in a species of fox which, If it
lives to be fifty years old without hav-
ing been chased by dog, transforms
himself into beautiful woman. This
same fox, if he lives to the age of 100
years, gains some new powers, among
which is that of becoming a wonder
full wizard. When he reaches the
age of 1000 years he becomes celestial
fox with nine golden-haired tails, and
has the power of going to heaven when
ever he chooses. They also believe in
a multitude of animals distinguished
mainly by their monstrous size, or by
the multiplication of their members.
Among these are Serpents 500 feet long,
and big enough to swallow an elephant;
foxes with eight legs; monkeys with
four eyes; fishes with ten heads at
tached to one body. the flesh of which is
a cure for boils. They also believe in
the existence of crane which, after it
has reached the age of 600 years, has no
need of any suStenance except water.
Their mythical dragon has the head of
a camel, the horns of deer. the eyes of
a demon, the ears of an OK, the body of
a serpent, the scales of a fish, and the
claws and wings of an eagle.