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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-21
NEW INQUEST ORDERED.
Result OF the Mandamus Proceedings
Brought by Col. Ainsworth-A Decision
InvaIidating the Fords Theater Inquest.

Result OF the Mandamus Proceedings
Brought by Col. Ainsworth-A Decision
InvaIidating the Ford's Theater Inquest.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-The supreme
court of the district Yesterday morning
dismissed Col. Ainsworth's petition for
a mandamus on two grounds.
First, holding that deputy coroner
is not legal officer. This invalidates
the inquest as far as held.
Second that the right of person to
be present at an inquest in person or
by counsel is discretionary with cor
oner and therefore not subject for
mandamus.
In Difference to the decision of the
supreme court of the District of Colum-
bia, that there is no such officer of the
District of Columbia as deputy coroner,
DR.. Scheffer, who has been conducting
the inquest at Willard's hall in that
supposed capacity, Immediately ad-
journed the proceedings until Thurs
day at II o'clock. The curious point
now develops that there is nobody that
has been viewed by a legally consti-
tuted coroner's jury.
Chief Justice Bingham, in the course
of his opinion in the Ainsworth case,
took occasion to lecture the excited
clerks who thronged the court room on
the necessity of maintaining decorum
He told them coroner's court was not
to be considered a town meeting.
However deplorable the circumstances
it was the duty of all good citizens to
pay respect to the law. Whatever the
findings of coroner's court might be,
they were not final, and any wrong
done could be righted by proper legal
means hereafter. He admonished them
to let the further proceedings be con-
Quoted in a quiet and orderly way by
the coroner himself and to repress
their feelings. Ghis admonition had
an obviously good effect.
The commissioners of the District OF
Columbia decided Wednesday after
noon to order new inquest over the
victims OF the Ford's theater disaster,
and directed Mr.. Thomas, the attorney
for the district, to assist Coroner Pat
terson in conducting II. In view OF
DR.. Patterson's i'll health the commits.
sioners thought seriously of appointing
a new coroner, but on DIR. Patterson's
statement that he could conduct the
inquest il Mr.. Thomas were allowed to
assist him, the inquest was ordered. 1t
was ascertained that the bodies OF
Messrs. LOTUS and Pagan, two Of the
victims, were still in the vault at Glen.
wood cemetery and the officers Of the
cemetery were directed not to inter
them without permission of the coro-
ner. DIR. Patterson decided to resum'
mon the old jury, Messrs. Warner, Han.
vey, Ayre, Kellogg, Schneider and Sib-
ley.
The army court Of inquiry, appointed
by Secretary Lamont, at the instance
of Colonel Ainsworth, to fix the re.
sponsibility for the loss of life at the
Ford building, will not enter actively
upon its work until after the coroner's
jury of inquest shall have concluded
its investigation.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-21

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June l4-Dr. J. A.
Walker, resident physician and over
seer at the Leech Lake Indian reserva-
tion, telegraphed TO department head
quarters Monday that he had accident
ally shot and killed an Indian. Tuesday
friends Of DIR. Walker at Park Rapids,
Mimi, near the reservation. sent word
to headquarters that pr. Walker was
a prisoner in the hands OF the Indians
and was in immediate danger OF losing
his life and TO send troops. Company
ID, United States Third Infantry, was
Immediately ordered 10 leave for Leech
Lake raservation
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-21
Blsmarck,s Views on Tho Army Bnl.

BERLIN, June 15.--Prince Bismarck
has, in'an interview, come out in favor
Of an increase in the defensive strength
Of the empire, but not on the lines laid
down by the government in the army
bill. Conversing yesterday with Prof.
Kahl who was visiting the ex-chancel-
lor, Bismarck declared that an increase
Of the army was necessary. He differed
with the government, however, as to
how the increase should be made. lie
did not approve of adding TO the In.
fantry or cavalrystrength of the army
bg5 said the increase should be made
~ artillery forces, which, would de-
.lle the battles Of the future.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-21
E.-Pre.Ident Harrison TalI.s.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June lex
President Harrison arrived home from
the worlds fair Saturday night He
spoke in highly laudatory terms Of the
exposition, saying that every man, wo-
man and child in the country should
see II. He said he was not asked TO at
tend the dedication of the Indiana
building until the day before the exer-
cises, and was then informed that he
was TO have no place or part in the
programme. With that understanding
he went simply as citizen OF Indiana
and felt highly honored that his
Hoosier neighbors had called him out
as they did.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-21
BORDEN MURDER MYSTERY.
A Sailor Who Says lie Killed Mr.. and Mrs
Borden Out of Revenge.

Borden Out OF Revenge.
SPRINGFIELD, o., June l9.-Charles
II. Berry, well-known real estate man
and politician, is likely to play an i'm
portant part In solving the mystery
which hangs over the great Borden
murder at New Bedford, Mass. Last
October a stranger came TO this city
and sought Mr.. Berry, who then ran
an employment agency, for work. Mr..
Berry's kind treatment gained the fell
lows confidence and he conhded 10 him
that he was criminal and had muir
dered the Bordens for revenge; also
that he was sailor.
This sustains the story that the muir
der was committed by a sailor for some
wrong inflicted on his father by Mr..
Borden many years ago. The fellow
wanted 10 give himself up, but finally
disappeared. Mr.. Berry had forgotten
the incident until he saw an account of
a mysterious individual who related
similar story 10 barber in Jersey City
and the description given tallies with
the man who called on Mr.. Berry.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-21
Comment on the German Elections.

BERLIN, June 19.-The defeat OF the
RichteriSts In Thursdays election ap-
pears 10 be irretrievable. Their organs
admit the crushing character OF the dis
aster, but the Berlin Fressinege lei.
tung finds comfort in predicting that
the ultimate poll Of the party, COM
bined with the volkspartie centrists
and socialists will form an overwhem-
ing plebiscite against the army bill and
the Huene compromise. IL Is certain
that II the plebiscite were TO decide
the fate OF the government, the enor-
NOUS socialist vote already cast would
determine that But the army bill will
depend largely upon party considera-
tions.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-21
Financial Condition OF the Country as
Viewed from n Treasury Standpoint.

WASHINGTON, June l4.-The financial
condition Of the country as viewed from
a treasury standpoint shows general
improvement. Bank and commercial
failures are fewer, Europe is buying
our grain in greater quantities, gold
shipments have ceased, at least for the
present, confidence is being restored
and money is not so tight.
The treasury net gold has increased
from ss9, 1000, 900 TO SOL, 100000 and the
demand for small money in the west
will have the effect TO further increase
the treasury gold. The rate of ex-
change is sufficiently high to warrant
the shipment Of gold abroad, but the
fact that commercial paper is for sale
in London has deterrent effect
There is a general feeling that the
worst is passed, the weaker financial
institutions and business firms having
succumbed, while those that passed
through so far unscathed are tho
stronger for having weathered the
financial storm.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
Col. Houston Dead.

New YORK, May 19.-Col. David c.
Houston, an engineer in the United
States army, died this morning at St.
Vincent's Hospital of iaundice. He was
SIS years OF age and a native of New
York. Two weeks ago the colonsl, &C
companied by a woman known as Mrs.
Minnie Porter, went to the Everett
House, and they were assigned to separ-
ate rooms. Mrs. Porter passed as his
niece. The couple did large amount
OF drinking. Friday friends called at
the hotel and found the army officer in
such condition that they at once sent
him to st. Vincent's Hospital. In the
meantime the woman kept up her de-
bauch. Sunday she was removed to
bellevue Hospital. The woman told the
housekeeper that her home was in Ten
nessee, and that her husband, son and
a daughter were living there.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
Blood
Church Festivals.

There were four festivals last night
in the city The Louise Missionary So
ciety held one in the lecture room of
the First Presbyt erian Church, which
was flnau ,ial success as we'll as very
enjoyable affair.
The East Roanoke Baptist Church
gave a strawberry feast at the old
Bethany Presby terrain Chapel. This was
quite a success. About S25 was realized
for the church funds. This festival will
be repeated to night.
The Martha Washington tea, given by
the Ladies' Aid Society of Grace
Methodist Church, was even more sue
cessful than on the previous night. It
wi l be held again this evening at the
Bee Hive Bakery, when number of
small baskets will be sold at auc ton
aud other amusing features introduced.
The money realized st this entertain
ment will be devoted to paying for the
new carpet in the church.
The young people of Leo Street
Methodist Church gave very interest
ing entertainment last night, consist
ing Of recitations, declarations, music,
etc. Refreshments were served There
were no charges as it was merely a
church SOciable
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
AUDACITY OF A CANDIDATE.

He Demands the Resignation ola Post
master He is Trying to Succeed.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, May 19-W. w.
Rockhill, who has been selected by Con-
gresham McNagny to succeed Post,
master Higgins, Cal ed upon the latter
gentleman and asked for his resignation,
to be written to day and handed to him,
to take effect July S. which will be four
years from the time he took the office.
When informed that he would not re-
sign he then said charges would be pre-
ferred and sent to Washington by Con-
gresham McNagny at once IN order to
get him removed before July. Mr.. Hig.
gins told him to prefer the charges, as
he had perform ed his duties faithfully
and would take his chances. He has
written to President Cleveland and the
Postmaster General asking that he be
confronted with the charges and given
a chance to defend himself.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
y FINE ENTERTAINMENT,
A Crowded House ut the Light Infantry
Entertainment.

Crowded House mt the Light Infantry
Entertainment.
One of the best entertainments Of In G
season was the performance of the
operetta, Lilly Bell" which was pro.
duced by home talent at the Academy
OF Music last night for the benefit Of
the Roanoke Light Infantry. The pres.
ence Of large audience showed that
the people OF Roanoke expected a fine
entertainment and they certainly we're
not disappointed. Prof. Geo. w. Scott
was the musical director and he shows
he is no mere amateur. The following
were the dramatis persona:
Titania. queen OF fairies. miss Edith Browning
Thietledown, rival ......... Miss Carrie Hawks
IEndore, queen of naiads.... Miss Mabel Joel
ES9S1rtseSee Mics Carrie Eackus
The chorus was composed of about
hfty young ladies and children, beauti-
fully and appropriately attired in cos
tunes OF white, who were always greeted
with prolonged applause and fairly
brought down the house at times
The Roanoke Mandolin Club rendered
some of their choice selections between
the hrst and second acts, but the crown
ing effect was the special drill of
eighteen picked men of the Roanoke
Light Infantry between tho second and
third acts let by Captain Bird. No bet
ter body of drilled men have ever been
seen in this city and it may be doubted
If they can be rivaled in the State
Everybody present regretted that the
entertainment did not last longer and IL
is to be hoped that the performance will
be repeated soon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
Six Thousand Miners WIN Strike

PITTsDURG, Kans., May 19.-All the
miners, about 5000, employed in the
shafts Of the Cherokee coal field will 90
on strike to morrow. Notice was
posted several days ago. Tho trouble
is over the new Kansas coal mining law.
The old law stated that the miners we're
TO be paid so much per ton after the
coal was screened The new law say s
they shall be paid before it is screened
Toe mine operators say theycanno pa y
the prices demanded
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
ROANOKE, VA, MAY 20, 1898
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION.

When bank after bank, representing
millions of pounds sterling, says the
Manufacturers Record, closes it's doors,
as has been the case in Australia, their
financial disasters affect the whole
world. Within the last thirty days banks
representing 7e100,00O,O0O ia deposits
have failed in Australia. One of the
last to 60 under was the bank Of Mel
bourne, which in 1892 had $500, 900
capital and deposits of ten times that
sum. 1t is no wonder that the English
banks, in order to protect themselves
from the disaster which has over
whelmei their Australian correspond
ents, have been drawing on Am erica for
gold and converting Am erican securities
into cash at any sacrifice. Financial
experts say this is the principal cause
OF continued depression in stocks. Yet
in spite of these discouraging features a
brighter view is presented in the Sou tn.
Among the principal Southern trunk
lines are the Chesapeake and Ohio,
Texas Pacific, Chesapeake, Ohio and
oOobh WCoIClA; l4Oulbflllo duQ
Kansas City, Memphis AMI Birming-
ham, Memphis and Charleston, Mobile
and Ohio, Norfolk and Western and
South Carolina Their gross earnings
combined for April, 1892. were S4,419,-
090, and S4,7i2,4G for tho same month
this year, an increase of about 7 per
cent, in spite Of the fict that there
were but 81, o5s bales of cotton moved
in April, 1898, against 114,G59 bales
moved in April, 1892. Twelve of the
largest New York banks, out of total
of So, 765, 900 secured recently in collec
tons, received S575, 900 from the South
while Eastern States returned but SIS,
600, and the Middle States about $500.
900. This is significant indication
of the money situation in the groups OF
States
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
ArrER THE wnIsKEY TRUST.
A Suit Brought In Chicago to Break the
Combine Causes Much Surprise.


CHICAGO, May 1o.-An action at law
to break the Distilling and Cattle Feed
ing Company, with its S35, 100000 capt.
tai, other wise known as the Whiskey
Trust, was begun in the circuit court
to-day. 1t ia QUO warranto proceed
ing, brought by Attorney General Mo.
loney, in the name of the people of the
State OF Illinois, to compel the trust to
appear in court and show by what
authority It has misused and prevented
its powers and franchises and now as
sumes such liberties, powers and privi-
leges as Is exercised
The court ordered rule, nisi, entered
against the Distilling and Cattle Feed.
ing Company to appear at 10 q. m.
President Greenhut was standing in
the corridor OF the Grand Pacific this
evening when an officer served him with
a summons. Later, when made &C.
quainted with the charges, he said: II
don't know what is behind it. Neither
l nor any of my colleagues"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
The Amount Was Two Small.

Charlotte Powell. colored woman,
appeared at police headquarters yester-
day and wanted warrant for the arrest
of Tom Green, whom, she claim ed .called
on her Thursday night and while she
was out of the room broke into her
trunk and stole So in cash and q gold
ring. She said Tom had gone to Cincin-
natl yesterday morning, and she wanted
him apprehended in that city. When
told that the amount was two small she
went sorrO Hfully away
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
In the Police Court.

In the police court yesterday morning
Jack Taylor was fined IS for being
drunk. Barney Cannon, for the same
offense, $40. John Wimbish, for whip
ping his wife, SIS. Thomas Manning
$40 and ten days in Jail for misdemeanor
and c9nt'mpt Of court. The case OF
Robert Mills, for attempting to shoot
Asaph Cole, was dismissed. John Trout,
for being drunk and down, was dismissed
on the condition that he would go to
Salem and stay six months. Col Cor
nclius Layne. for cursing Minnie Garst,
maid 50 30
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
MURDERED Ills InvuliJ 1yife

HUNTINGDON, Pc, May TO- Edward
Hughes was arrested at his home in
Minersville, this county, yesterday,
charged with the murder OF his wife.
Mrs. Hughes, who was delicate wo-
man, has boen suffering severe abuse
from her husband for Q long time. A
few days ago she was found unconscious
and when restored she had lost her rea-
son. She died yesterday. Hughes was
brought to Jail here last evening.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

CHICAGO, May 1e.-The convention OF
chiefs OF police from most O., the large
cities in the country began at 10 o'clock
this morning in the city council cham.
Der. Chief Seavcy, of Omaha. who was
mainly instru mental in getting the
officers together, called the meeting to
order, and without making an address
introduced Mayor Harrison, who heartily
welcomed the delegates to the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
Death of Mira. Blnnltenshin

Mrs. Blankenship. widow lady, died
carly yesterday morning at her home at
1od7K Norfolk avenue of compiled tion
OF diseases after lingering illness. She
will be buried this afternoon at the
family burying ground near Blue Ridge,
in Bedford county. Mrs. Blankcnship
was the mother of j. M. and J. j. Blank
enship of this CITY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
Pope Superior to Italy.

ROME, May 1o.-The Italian govern
ment has closed the provincial council
of the Province of Bergsmo, in North.
ern Italy, owing to declaration by the
council to the effect that the tenn poral
rights of the pope OF Rome are superior
to the unity of italy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
BANKING and Loan Companies Sued

Seventeen suits have been brought in
the Hastings Court against the various
banking and loan companies for usuri
GUS excess of interest charged w. j. &
l.. Blair, Jr., aggregating 1000.
These suits were brought by the credi.
tors of the Blair Brothers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
False Alnrnn of Giro.

An alarm of fire was turned in at 1880
o'clock last night from box % at the
corner of Eighth avenue and Fourth
street n. e., which was promptly re-
sponded to by the Friendship Ere Com
pany. The alarm proved TO be false,
and toe firemen retired to the engine
house without having to do battle with
anoac
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
CHICAGo's NEW CLUB.
That City VIII Have Rival to Those c
New Orleans and Coney Island.

That City VIII Have Rival to Thosc of
New Orleans and Coney Island.
CHICAGO, May 1o.-The Columbian
Athletic Club, an organization modelled
after the New Orleans and Coney Island
Athletic Club, has baen formed by we'll.
known and wealthy sporting men in
Chicago, and will build elegant quar-
ters a. Lake City, Ind, which is only a
few miles from the city limits. The
club house will be near the Robey race
track, and will cost some 1000. The
building will seat is, 600 people. Glove
contests will be the principal entertain
mentS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

Work on the now building of the
electric light and power plant will be-
gin to-day on a vacant lot between
Ernest avenue and tho Norfolk and
Western railroad near tho present re.
pair shop The structure will By look
125 feet and will be built by f. r. May,
contrac.o or. The plant will be ready for
use by july Is
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
New Y. NJ c a. Officers.

The newly-electel board of directors
Of the Y. NJ. G. A. have elected the fol
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
President, w. S McClannahan; vice.
president, W. s Gooch, recording secre-
tary, j. G. Bringman; treasurer, Fl. v.
Lineback. The first regular meeting of
the new board of directors will be held
in the rooms of the building Monday
afternoon at $40 o'clock.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
whereabouts of the viking Shin.

LONDON, May 19.-The Viking ship,
which sailed from Bergen. Norway, on
the 1,t of May, passed Fire Island on
May IL. 1t is believed that the tempes.
tuous weather has driven the Viking
back in the direction OF Norway.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
NJ. c Thomas Returns.

Hon. NJ. c. Thomas has returned
from Richmond, where he went to at
tend the meeting OF the State Demo.
cratic committee. The committee ap
pointed composed OF Waller P. Huff, l..
r.. Woodward and Harry Dunnington
did not 90
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
They Were b. A. Aliens Chickens.

The bag of eleven chickens, which
were found by Officer Moss Thursday
night, an account of which was pub.
lished in THE TINES yesterday. were
found out to belong to b. A. Allen, who
resides on Terry's Hell. His chicken
house was robbed while he and the
family were at church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
Anchored in Boston IInrbor

Boston, May 19.-The United States
cruiser New York anchored three miles
below Boston Light at l o'clock this
afternoon. The cruiser will remain at
anchor until morning, when she will
proceed to Gloucester for her trial trip
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
a Private Picnic.

a private picnic was given in Carr's
woods yesterday to celebrate the ami
versary Of the birthday of Misses Emm a
Coffman and Miss Annie Miller. About
thirty invited guests were present and
the day was pleasantly spcnt.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

THE TINES is delivered in Roanoke, Salem and
vinton every morning byicarriers for 50 cents per
month.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

Ira b. Whitehead son of Commits.
sioner of Agriculture Thomas White
head, OF Virginia, is in the city stopping
at tho Ponce de Leon. He is on a tour
through the Southwest on business on.
nected with the office for his father.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20
Tho Board of Trade.

Arrangements have been made for the
annual meeting of the directors of the
board OF trade to be held early in June,
at which time new board of directors
and officers for the ensuing year will be
elected.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

CASES Of 40 yesrN standing where
operations have failed, have been cured
by Japanese Pile Cure. Guaranteed by
Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

JAPANESE Pile Cure is the only one
that can be guaranteed, as it is tho only
cure. Sold by Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-20

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