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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-23
NO cRowDlNe in TEXAS.
Some St&-.crin;, Figures Regarding tho
Area OF the Iuuc Star State.

Some St@:..crin: Figures Regarding tho
Area OF the Lure Star state.
A recently printed statement that
the western states of America are
becoming crowded is disprovci, by
figures that, through various man
ipulations, tell II most wonderful
story of the length and breadth of
the magnificent empire lying west of
the Mississippi river. OF the vast area
of the larger western states, people who
have not visited them and Travelled over
them have no comprehensive idea.
Texas, the largest of the United States.
has an area of 2G2, 200 square miles. TO
the casual reader, says Kate Fields
Washington, these figures mean but
very little; they show, however. that
the Lone Star state is more than
fifty-four times as large us the state of
Connecticut. If it were possible to run
u railway train from Connecticut to
Texas and back in u day. and if the
train could take the entire population
OF the Nutmeg state, as given by the
last census at every trip. and, upon its
return. there should be us many persons
in the state as there were before tho
train left with its cargo. and if each
one of these people wcrc placed upon an
acre of ground upon his arrival in Texas.
the train would be obliged to make a24
trips, or TO dcpopulntc Connecticut 22I
times, before accomplishing it's mission,
and then there would remain in Texas
To3.S empty acres. 1t may be of pass
ing interest to know that such Il train,
made up of coaches twenty feet long,
capable of accommodating fifty pas
scngers each, would extend over dis
tancc of more than fifty-six miles.
If the entire state of Texas were
planted with corn and the hills were
two feet apart and the rows were three
feet apart. and if every man, woman
and child in the state of Connecticut
were set to work in the field to hoe the
corn, and each person was able to and
did hoe two hills in five minutes, it would
take this army of l;iborcrs seven years,
ESQ days and seven hours to hoe every
hill of corn in the state, laboring con
tinuously day and night SOS days each
year.
10 those persons who have never
stopped to consider how great n country
they are living in these figures may be
of interest. The man who fears that he
could not elbow his way around in the
crowded west without chatting the nap of
his coat sleeves may gather some solace
from the statement that the entire liv-
ing population of the globe, 1,4OO, O0O,-
600 souls, divided into families of five
persons each, could be located in Texas,
each family with a house on a half
acre lot, and there would still remain
10000, 900 vacant family lots
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-23
A QUEENS PRIVILEGES.
Victoria May order IL Whole Opera Com
pany to Sing for Her.

Victoria May order Il Whole Opera Com
pany to Sing for Her.
There are some delightful prcroga-
tivcs incident to the high estate of en-
prcss-quecn which would go far toward
reconciling one to being as stout and
short as is the present very worthy in
cumbcnt of the English throne. Fancy
being able to command an entire opera
company to come to you at your home,
with all of their paraphcrnalia, instead
OF hustling through your dinner and
racing up elevated stairs, hanging on
straps in street cars, spelling your tenn
per and best gloves, all to get to your
seat in the close and crowded thcater
before the first act is over.
The queen, according to the Boston
Globe, manifcSts an increasing interest
in this form of diversion, and although
the year of mourning for the duke of
Clarence has not yet passed, Mile. de
Lussan has been summoned twice to ap-
pear before her majesty, the last timo
in the title role of Carmen" Nearly a
thousand pounds were spent in the pre-
liminary preparation of the Waterloo
chamber for the performance, quite
apart from the expense incurred in
bringing down the company and special
scenery, and Il large contingent of roy
atty was on hand, in brilliant dress and
handsome jewels, to give the popular
American prima donna the stimulus of
apprcciativc applause. The queen carae
in dressed in black, leaning lightly on
her ebony staff, and apparently in the
best of spirits. She applaudcd fire.
qucntly, tapping her fan on the gilt
table i'll front OF her chair, and when
the performance was oversize presented
Miss de I.ussan with diamond pin and
most cordial congratulations on her
success and talent
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-23

SIMPLY take Otto's euro. We know
Of its astonishing cures and that it will
stop cough quicker than any known
remedy.
If you havo asthma, bronchitis, con-
sumption or any disease OF the throat
or lungs, few dosos of this great guar.
anteed remedy will surprise you.
IL you wish to try call at our store,
corner Salem avenue and Jefferson
street. and we will be pleased to fur
nish you bottle free of charge, and
that will prove our assertion. Chris
tian e Barbee.
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HIS SEAT CONTESTED.
John Martins Election rs Senator Fro
Kansas Looks Shaky.

John Martins Election as Senator Fro
Kansas Looks Shaky.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 22.-The Repub-
licans and straigh tout Democrats have
practically decided to oleot another man
Senator from Kansas and the seat
claimed by John Martin will be con-
tested by either Bailey p. Waggener, of
Atchison; Col. A. Harris, of Leaven-
worth, or w. III. Rossington, of this
city.
The Republicans claim to be in pos
session OF dispatches from the national
leaders declaring that Martins election
is clearly illegal. If the courts decide
against the populist house, and If an
other Democrat can be agreed upon he
will be seated. 1t is the general opin-
ion that the courts will decide against
the Populists.
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Their First OiiicinI Act.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 22-The first
official act of the receivers of tue Pnila-
delphia and Reading Company upon as
Stunning charge of the company's affairs
yesterday morning was tho promulga.
ton Of a circular explaining that all
claims for wages will be paid ilnmeoi-
atelY in cash.
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His ResignatIon Accented.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. Ex-Governor
Pattison received the formal resignation
of Chief Justice Paxson yesterday after
noon. Judge Paxson resigned to accept
the receivership Of the Reading rail
road. 1t was accepted and ordered Fl led
in the State department.. There is no
hint as to his successor, but tho name of
Judge IIeydrick is mentioned
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-23

THESE are the initial letters to Il medical w on
der. AS human nature Is heir to ills OF every
kind, and as nearly every disease enters and Is
dinfused through the system by the blood, II is
evident that II the blood IL in nm unhealthy con-
and disease and death follows. There IL n cure
for impure blood and therefore cure for all dis.
eases arising from it. That cure ia Dr. David
1odO-Ferrated Sarsaparilla. Price 81 per bottle,
ak bottles for IS at Massic ~ Martins, Roanoke
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What 1t VIII Do:

CURE indigestion, dyspepsia, debility, weakness,
sour stomach, nervous dyspepsia lose of appc-
tite. 1t will give strength to the system, and
build up all waste from disease. We alludc to
David's Cherry and Iron Tonic Bittcrs This is
most pleasant, harmless, mild and ciilcacioua
Don't in1nre yourself by taking prescriptions OF
strong nauscating dicincs. Price of DR. David's
Cherry and Iron Tonic Btters IL 81 per bottle.
six bottles for IS, at Massie " Martins, Roanoke,
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Do YOU need pair OF glasses, in gold,
silver or nickel frame? You can have
them adjusted to your sight at Harri.
sons Jewelry Bazaar Mr.. Harrison hav-
Ing had ten years experience in that
line.
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STALL NO. 8. CITY MARKET,
N. RENSCH, Proprietor.
1 8 1y

Mr.. HARRISON need not be introduced
to the public, being one of the leading
Jewellers of the city for the last five
years. He will be pleased to sec you at
Harrison's Jewelry Bazaar, % Salem
avenue.
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D; ,cr wish to make your wife
sweetheart, brother, s-stcr. father or
mother fine present? You will find
watches, diamonds, jowelry. clocks. sill
verware, optical goods and novelties in
abundance at Harrison's Jewelry Ba-
zaar, 90 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-23

You can't give more desirable pres.
emit than q piece of fine jewelry. You
will find it at Harrison's Jewelry Ba-
aaI % Salem avenue.
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To the Inauguration via IL. " o. II. X.

For the benefit OF those desiring to witness the
inaugural ceremonies at Washington, March It'll,
Inc Baltimore and Ohio Il. X. Co will sell cxcnr-
SION tickets 10 Washington and return from all
stations on its lines at low excursion rates
ilcRcts VIII he sold March end and Bird, and Tor
trains reaching Washington before noon OF
ney until March 9TH inclusive. The following
are the rates from some OF the points In this
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-02-23

THE KINDRED COAL COMPANY. +. II
Kindred, president and general man.
ager; l.. l.. Powell, salesman. Office
and yard at Fishburne's MILL Phone
lG0
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T B. RICHARDSON & SON,

Manufacturers of hair, cotton, wool,
palm leaf, husk and straw mattresses.
Strictly wholesale. We also make q
speciality of church cushions. Prices
low and satisfaction guaranteed. p. o.
box 526, Salem, Va. 351y
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NUT FLOWERS AND FUNERAL DESIGNS.

"
have the cx ,lusivc sale OF the cut flowc-s for
Roanoke and Salem OF G. Strauss N Co. Mr. Il.
+. Mexican, at Christian Il Barbccs, will have
charge in Roanoke and will receive orders for
anything wanted. My greenhouses ut S lem.
Va, are well stocked with choice plants, and
would be pleased to have your orders. Telegraph
me at Salem, Va, for funeral designs and cut
flowers. j. SHAhTHEk,
541yr Florist, Salem, Va.
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SALEM ADVERTISEMENTS.
r. Fl. CARPE:.R,
COLLEGES AVENUE, SALEM, Va.
Steam Filters,
Water and Gas
Plumbers,

Dealers in Iron, Lead and Terra Gotta
Piping, Pumping Machinery Pumps,
Rubber Hose and Packing.
Steam Fitting Speciality.
Got our estimstes before contracting.
jan23tf
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PROFESSIONAL.

r ERNEST WALKER,
Oe NOTARY PUBLIC.
Insurance, Real Estate and Collecting. Room
billiard T. Pcrsinger building, College avenue.
rs II
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For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion use
BROWN IS IRON BITTERS
The morning news., 1893-12-28
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
atiye; effectuaily cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels. without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
sccept any substitute if offered.
The morning news., 1893-12-28
VICTIMS OF THE GRIP.
A Wedding That Attracted Much At
tention.


tention.
Willacoochee, Dec. 27.-Little Perry,
the only child and daughter of j. F,
Shearer, aged 3 years, died suddenly from
Group last night. The child was as we'll
and playful as usual at bedtime.
Mrs. Rev. H. 2. Ethridge is quite sick
and has been for several days.
Quite a number of our people went up
to Triton yesterday to attend the we'd
ding of Mr.. ]. S. Lott, of this county, and
Miss Sallie Luke, of Irwinville, which
took place in the Methodist church at
Triton at. o'clock last night. 1t
was one of the prettiest weddings that
has ever been seen in this section. Mr..
Lott is an enterprising merchant nd
farmer at Shepherd, and the bride one of
the prettiest and most popular young
ladies of Irwin county.
Messrs. Tison and Hodges of Moultrie,
| arrived this morning and will engage in
the publication of a newspaper at this
place to be called the Coffee County
News. They are experienced newspaper
men, and have gone to work with a vim
and propose giving the people a live, in
teresting journal.
| MIR. M. l.. Day, a prominent citizen
OF this county, passed through Willacoo-
chez this morning with his wagons, and
| family, moving into Berrien county.
The morning news., 1893-12-28
LUNATIo ASYLUM TRUSTEES.
John A. Cobb Not Named Because He
Holds a Federal Office.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 27.-Gov. Northen
to-day appointed the following board of
trustees for the state lunatic asylum, for
two years, beginning Dec. 4, 1893: r. f.
Watts, of Stewart county; r. B. Nisbett,
of Putnam county; T. N Hunt, of Han
cock county; J. W. Wilcox, of Bibb
county; J. G. A. Cabaniss, Of Fulton
county; T. S. Hopkins, of Thomas county
w. t. Macarthur, of Montgomery county
Eugene Foster, of Richmond county; j
H. Nichols, of White county, and Joseph
p. Walker, of Wilkes county.
In making up his appointments Gov.
Northen was guided by an opinion of the
attorney general on an important point.
John A. Cobb, of Sumter, was one of the
old board, but since his appointment he
had accepted a deputy collectorship un-
der United States Collector of Internal
Revenue Trammel. The point was made
against Mr.. Cobb that he was ineligible
to office, as he held a federal appoint.
ment, and at the request of the governor
Attorney General Terrell delivered a
lengthy opinion sustaining this point
Gov. Northen was therefore forced tc
drop Mr.. Cobb and gave his place to Mr.
Walker.
The governor also appointed Col t P
Stovall, of Atlanta, honorary immigra
tion commissioner and G. w. Avery, ot
Atlanta, assistant, under the recent reso
luton of the general assembly.
The morning news., 1893-12-28
GAINESVILLE aLEANINGs.

Some Who Have Been Fortunate
Enough to Gain Places With the
Railroads.
Gainesville, Ca, Dec. 27.-Maj. French
has resigned his place at the East Florida
Seminary on account of i'll health.
DR.. Frazer Thomas, who moved from
here to Cedar Keys for the cure of asth-
matte trouble, has been at the point of
death, but has so far recovered as to get
back to his old home and kindred.
The grip has hold of quite number of
our citizens.
Miss Dot Shipman, daughter of Col.
VI j. Shipman, of the land office, was
married to gentleman from Wyoming,
to-day
M. Hodgkins, formerly a clerk in the
land office, has been given situation at
the Savannah, Florida and Western
depot.
1t is rumored that Judge James Bell
will move to the north.
The men, John and Cane Perry, SEN
fenced at the last term of the court for
one year, for highway robbery; Jim Mi
chael for arson, five years; Jim Johnson,
for murder, five years, and VIII Collins,
for grant larceny, for three years, were
taken to the turpentine pens yesterday.
E. p Ward, of Macon Ca, formerly
with the Georgia Southern and Florida
railroad, has been given a clerkship at the
Savannah Florida and Western in this
CITY,.
The Florida Central and Peninsular
now gives US a double daily train and we
get or will, l hope, the Savannah MORNING
News at 1890 p. m, 1t is said that the
main line of this road now will be from
Savannah direct by this city to Cedar
Keys.
The Boston Quintette Musical Club
gave concert here last night.
John Wright was arrested for trying to
kill his wife and her mother.
The morning news., 1893-12-28
DRY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
6rOhdn & DOOn6r.

Useful, sensible, lasting
and appropriate holiday
presents. The grandest
display to be seen anywhere
in the city. Now is the
time to make your selec-
tions, before the rush and
hustle of the last few davs.
Remember, this is the last
week before New Year.
The morning news., 1893-12-28
SICILY,S RIOTS.
Four Men and Two Women Killed by
the Volley of the Troops.

4 our men ana Two women h1l1eQ DY
the Volley of the Troops.
Palermo, Dec. "Details of the riots
at Lereara di Freddi, and the fight be-
tween the mob and the troops on Monday,
were received this morning. The troops
and rioters fought three hours in front of
the mayors house. The troops charged
twice. but each time were driven back
with several injured. The police charged
repeatedly, but without success. Event
ually the troops fired a volley. Four
men and two women fell dead. Twenty
four others were left wounded in the
street when the mob retired. The police
commissary was among the wounded on
the government side.
The anti-tax riot reported yesterday
from Valguarnera resulted in enormous
damage to property. During the confu-
sion caused by the fires set by the rioters
at the town hall, the postoffice, telegraph
Office and the houses of several officials,
100 men attacked the guards at the prison,
burst open the doors and liberated all the
convicts.
GENERAL UPRISING IMMINENT.
London, Dec. 27.-The Rome cores
pondent of the Daily News telegraphs:
=" A regular uprising of the peasantry of
Sicily is beginning and it threatens to as
sumo fierce character in case the con-
quered peasants should become so-called
brigands. Any how the struggle
will be costly, tedious and san
culinary. A large portion of the
italian nation sympathizes with the sup
posed intention of the government to dis
solve many of the municipalities, replac-
ing them with military control. Hitherto
Palermo has seemed Indifferent or hostile
to the movement, doubtless owing to its
being center of the Malta The munich
palities are now neglected, the duties are
squandered and the public funds are plum
dered."
The correspondent writes at length of
the corruption in Sicilian towns and
cities, closing with the words: "The Oc-
troi taxes are simply enormous, but the
direct taxes are small. Sicily pays Oc-
troi taxes treble those of Lombardy or
the Venetian territory, where the popula-
tion is about equal Thus the Sicilian
municipal authorities place the bulk of
taxation upon the poorest"
The morning news., 1893-12-28
WAITS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Fatal Accident at the Oil Mill At
tributed to Carelessness,

Washington, Ga, Dec. 27.-On last Sat
urday night a colored boy named jim
Harris, who worked at the oil mill, was
drawn into the machinery and dashed to
pieces in an instant. The boy was about
20 years old. 1t is thought by his en-
ployers that he had probably been drink
ing, and that his death was due to some
carelessness on his part.
Miss Lucinda Brown, one of the Oldest
citizens of the town, died on Dec %.
The Christmas trade of the merchants
has been remarkably good in spite of the
cry of hard times'
j. A. Benson, one of the leading mer-
chants of Washington, has announced
that he win sell out his large stock of
goods at auction, as he intends going out
of business. He will be succeeded by X d.
A. Wilheit s, Co.
The public schools will open on Jan. 2.
Some changes have been made in the
teaching force.
Rev. Mr.. Wadsworth arrived and
preached his first sermon last week. He
made fine impression on the people gen
erally
The morning news., 1893-12-28
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Lemaire Opera Glasses, in Pearl Of all
colors. Lemaire Opera Glasses, Black, with
fancy Nickel trimmings. Lemaire Opera
Glasses, Plain Black Morocco Field Glasses,
Marine Glasses, Telescopes Magic Lanterns,
Microscopes, Magnifying Glasses, Lorgnettes
Of the finest Shell, Chatelaines, Spectacle and
Eyeglass Cases in great variety, All at re-
duced prices.
N. B.-We also offer to the public special
inducement in Gold Spectacles and Eye
glasses, bought from US for Holiday Presents.
The receiver of such present can, at any time
within one year, have their eyes examined
and the glasses changed free of charge.
DIR. M. SCHWAB g. SON,
23 Bull street.
Next door to Connor's Book Store.
The morning news., 1893-12-28
COL. T. s. RHETr DEAD.
The Piercing of a Lung by a Broken
Rib the Cause Of His Death.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Col. Thomas S.
Rhett died at his residence, on Califor-
mia avenue, northwest, at an early hour
yesterday morning.
Col Rhett fell from step ladder about
two weeks ago, breaking two ribs, one of
which pierced his lung. He had almost
recovered and was walking across the
room on Sunday, when one of the frac-
tured ribs punctured the lung. He quickly
lost consciousness and never recovered.
Col. Rhett was a native of Beaufort,
S. c., coming from a distinguished family
Of that city. He was graduate of West
Point, and after time spent in the army
he became connected with a Baltimore
bank.
At the commencement of the civil war
he joined the confederate forces, and was
made inspector of ordnance and colonel
of several batteries of artillery. After
the cessation of the struggle he became
an engineer for the Mexican National
railroad.
In 1880 he built fine home in this city,
and has resided here ever since.
He was president of the Monumental
Insurance Company of Baltimore.
He will be buried at Beaufort. S. G.,
The morning news., 1893-12-28
MISS YEARG1N's SAD FATE.
A Watch on Her Person Indicates tn
Hour of the Tragedy.

A Watch on Her Person Indicates the
Hour of the Tragedy.
Ithaca, N. Y, Dec. 27.-It now tran
spires that Miss Yeargin, who was
drowned while out rowing with Prof.
Merriam, was insured for $1,000, and had
given the policy to South Carolina lady,
friend who had advanced her money.
This fact renders it necessary for
the coroner to hold an inquest this
afternoon. The clothes were identified
as being Miss Yeargin's, and the body
was examined by two physicians, who
found no marks Of violence The coro-
ner's jury rendered verdict that MARY
L. Yeargin met her death by drowning
in Cayuga lake, Nov. 49,"
A watch found on the body indicated
that the accident took place at 4:O3
O'Clock, the hands indicating that time.
The body is to be forwarded to the parents
of the deceased.
Prof, Merriam's body has not been re-
covered.
The morning news., 1893-12-28
SWAN RETURNS THE WHISKY,
Gov. Tillman Expected to Pay Swans 8
Wages During His Imprisonment.


Charleston, S. c., Dec. 27.-Constable
Swan goes to Barnwell Jail in charge of
a deputy United States marshal at z
o'clock tomorrow morning This after
noon he appeared at the jail here, where
was stored the barrel of whisky which
got him in trouble, and showed an order
from Gov Tillman directing the sheriff to
deliver the barrel to him. Swan
in company with two other con-
stables, put the barrel on a wagon.
stamped it with the dispensary stamp
and carried it back to the warehouse of the
South Carolina railroad, whence he took
II, and delivered it TO the officers of the
company.
Swans sentence is three months and
until the costs in the case are paid. 1t is
believed here that Gov. Tillman will paw
the costs and also pay Swans wages,
81 day, during his incarceration.
TILLMAN TO MAKE NEW RAID.
Columbia, S. c., Dec 27-In an inter
view to-day Gov. Tillman stated that he
was preparing to make general raid
next week on all the blind tigers, under
the new dispensary law, which is framed
as he desired. FAINT is in charge of the
constabulary in the upper part of tie
state and Gaillard in the lower part and
on the coast.