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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
Two HOUSES BURNED.
A Big Blaze Last Night on the Summit of
Belmont Hill.

Belmont Hill.
Two large frame houses on Eighth
avenue 8. G., on the summit of Belmont
hill, one belonging to and occupied by
Robert D. Airheart, foreman in the
Roanoke Machine Works, and the other
the property of the Knoxville Building
and Loan Association, caught fire at
7:a0 o'clock last night, and, despite
the efforts Of the fire department. were
entirely consumed. The fire originated
in Mr.. Airheart's house. and was burn
ing briskly when first discovered.
message WAS sent by telephone 60
the Vigilant Fire Company and almost
at the same time an alarm was sent in
from box 80 by Willie Muse, 13. year.
old boy, and from box 33 by some one
else. The alarm was responded to
quickly by the Vigilants, the Juniors,
the Friendships and the Alerts, who
fought the flames manfully, but the
wind was blowing almost gale and the
streams of water that were playing on
the burning buildings were Of no avail
y The IRE engine was also called into
use, but nothing could have stayed the
destructive progress OF the conhagra.
ton. BY the united efforts of the fire.
men and the citizens about 5000 worth
Of Mr.. Airheart's furniture was saved.
The origin OF the fire is unknown, but
is supposed to be entirely accidental.
Mrs. Airheart is absent from the city,
having gone to Lynchburg yesterday
morning; the children were at neigh
boring house and Mr.. Airheart was at
the Roanoke Machine Works. Mr..
Airheart had purchased and moved into
| his house about six months ago, having
paid So, for the property. 1t was
! insured for $1,000 in the name of the
| Building and Loan Association. from
| which he made the purchase and to
whom he still owed somo payments
| The furniture was valued at about
| 81, 400 and was insured for $500.
The house Of the Knoxville Building
and Loan Association, which had been
| vacant about month, was worth 80, 500,
and IT, is understood was insured The
! total loss was about S6.25O and the in.
surance apprOxim ately $4,000
| The fire was one of tho largest that
| has occurred in Roanoke for somo time
and could be plainly seen from all parts
OF the city More than thousand pee
pie we're drawn to the scene, and not
withstanding the chilling winds stood
unprotected on Belmont Hill watching
the fury of the flames until the hand
some residences were mass of smould-
ering ruins
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
ROANOKE. VA, DECEMBER 30 1898

THESE are hot times in Richmond and
reports Of encounters taking place and
contemplated at the State capital would
indicate. Il may be q questionable way
of showing ones friendship for another
whose interests he is endeavorng to
further, but it manifest Il loyalty that
under other circum stances would render
friend in need friend indeed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
THE WILSON BILL

The Wilson tariff bill, as the majority
report OF the committee on ways ant
means, has been submitted to Congress
Mr.. Wilson, as the fair and honest mai
that ne is, notes the fact that tie meas
ure is not a perfect one, and gives
plausible reasons why it is not, and VIII J
such q ponderous affair as this is cannot
be made SO.
The work OF tariff bill Trainer which
will suit all, or majority of the people,
is not an easy one, it must be admitted,
and it is only under the joint discussion
of people preventative OF all sections
OF tho country that the flaws may be
pointed out and an effort made to rem
cdy them. 1t is under this free discus
sion and win the expectancy of having
the imperfec tions made noticeable by
our own representatives in Congre IS
that this State may expect at the hand s
OF the tariff reformers a less discrim-
mating provision as far as our raw
materials arc concerned.
'Mr. Wilson in his statement SAYS
upon this point: Every cheapening in
the cost or enlargement OF the supply
of his raw materials, while primarily
inuring to the benefit of the manufac.
turer himself, passes under free COM
petition Immediately and passes to the
consumer, who very soon gets even more
benefit out Of it than such reductions
seems TO carry because with the rapid
widening OF his market the manufac-
turer is able to sell at smaller price
proht. 1T is therefore 8 very narrow
and short-sighted view which supposes
that we release the duties on iron orc
and coal and wool and other like
articles for the benefit of those who
manufacture our iron, steel, woollen
and other fabrics.
1--WE arc legislating for the greatmil-
lions OF consumers beyond them and for
the scores OF thousands of laborers TO
whom they may thus give steady and
well-paid employment. 1t is no less a
narrow and short-sighted view tn at SUD.
poses that removal OF the tariff duties
on such necessaries OF industry will in
flict any real loss upon those who pro.
duce them in our own country.
The enlargement Of markets for our
products in other countries, tho in
crease in tho internal commerce and in
the carrying trade OF our own country
will insure growing homo market for
al these things that will quickly out
strip anything they could have under
the prstectiue SYSTEM
AS the representative of the section
containing tho rich fields of coal and
iron orc upon the successful working of
which the future progress OF this locality
depends, The TIMES will take exceptions
co the arguments laid down by tho able
chairman and will continue in its dc
mand that those articles be not Chased
among those on the free list for tho
benefit OF the Northern manufacturer
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20

OLD papers for sale at TIE TINES of
nee ut 10 cents per hundred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
BOLD ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.
"A Thief Attempts to Enter q Clothing
Store, But is Frightened or.

"A Thief Attempts to Enter q Clothing
Store, But IL Frightened or
A bold attempt was made at midnight
last night to burglarize the store of tho
Eagle Clothing Store. on Salem avenue.
two doors below the corner of Henry
street. The would-be thief intended to
enter the store through the rear door
py means Of a false key, but broke the
key in ne door.
He then came around to the front and
kicked out one of the windows and was
about to enter, when the noise of the
breaking glass attracted the attention
OF two colOred men who were coming
out Of a saloon several doors below, who
at once cried out at him. This fright i
ened the man and he ran up the street
to the corner and over tho Henry street
bridge.
The man is described by the coored
men as being tall young man dressed
in q dark suit of clothes and felt hat.
The light overcoat is conspicuous by its
absence.
The Thief Gets IL New Overcomt
Some unknown thief probably the
man with the light ove:coat, stole ne
new overcoat from Sidney b Pace carly
yesterday morning. The coat was hang
ing in the hall of Mr.. PAGES father
house on Second avenue IL. W The
thief entered tho house early in the
morning as soon as the front door was
opened and before any of the family,
except the servants, were up.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
New Chinese Laundry.

MEssRs. GRIFFIN Il MARKS, two very
clever laundrymen, do all the washing
for Gorton's Minstrcls, and furnish a
carload OF fun with it. These gentle
men appear at every performance of
Gorton's MinstrclS in their original
speciality, "Fun il Chinese Laundry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
PROFESSIONAL.
WILSON, c. E.,
ARCHITECT.
WANT BETTER PROTECTION.
Northeast Roanoke Citizens Write to TIN
Mayor For Police Supervision.

Northeast Roanoke Citizens Write to the
Mayor For Police Supervision.
A letter has been written to Mayor
Trout by the claw abiding citizens of
Northeast Roanoke" asking him for
better police protection
Several gentlemen from that SO. ton
of the city stated to TIMES reporter
that it WAS almost a nightly occurrence
for lot OF half drunken men and boys
to congregate in the vicinity Of Common
made the night hideous by using loud
and profane language and firing OF
pistols. Such conduct on the part of
these reprobates makes it dangerous for
law abiding people to be on the streets
after dark.
An effort will also be made to prevent
lot of small boys from playing ball on
Sunday on vacant lot in that vicinity.
GRIFFIN AND MARKS are considered
the most finished artists in their line,
both in Europe and America. They
have but recently finished q two years
tour of the principal cities OF England,
France and Germany. where their mar.
velous act, "Fun in Chinese Laundry"
was received with the greatest enthu-
siasm. They will appear here next
Friday evening with Gorton's Famous
Minstrels.
Latest Songs and Music
RICHMOND Music COMPANY, 1870 Salem
avenue.
Baths
TURKISH and Russian electric, hot,
cold, shower and needle bath for ladies'
at Rebekah Sanitarium, 121 Eighth
avenue 8. W., fromil to 3 p. m.
DON'T BIO talked into having an oper.
alton as it may cost you your life. Jap
aneso Pile Cure is guaranteed to cure
YOU by Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
Eagle Dniry Restaurant.

BREAKFAST, %; dinner. IS; supper
25. Tickets, 81 meals, 81. Meal hours
Breakfast, to 9; dinner, IL to 9; sup
per. e to s. Sunday supper, $40 to 7:3O.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20

GILKEsoN & CHILD have splendid
line of goods suitable for Christmas
presents. What could be better than
pretty neckties, handkerchiefs or
gloves? This firm carries these articles
in the very latest styles and also many
other things in gents furnishing FOODS
that will suit YOU
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
POLICE COURT AFFAIRS.
Maggie Dickcrson's Case Continued Unit
To-day.

John Carter and Sam Henry Meade
were each fined $40 by Justice Turner
in police court yesterday morning, on
the charge Of raising disturbance.
Hezekiah Meade was dismissed upon
the charge OF resisting an officer. Sam
Akers was fined So for trespassing on
the Norfolk and Western tracks.
Moses Dennis, who was arrested upon
the charge of stealing articles valued at
S65 from the residence of Philip Som,
was dismissed.
The case OF Maggie Dickerson, the
white woman who is charged with steal
ing SITS from Thomas Mahoney, of
Harrisburg, Pa, was called by Justice
Turner yesterday morning, but, as four
OF the witnesses were absent, the case
was continued until this morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20
Latest Songs and hfusio

Lhtest songs hnU MUSIC,
RICHMOND Music COMPANY, 100 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20

WE are the sole agents for Radam' S
Microbe Killer in Roanoke. Persons
suffering with any blood or chronic dis
ease schould try this wonderful remedy
Effty-page book free, giving germ
theory of disease. JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20

TURKISH and Russian electric, hot
cold, shower and needle bath for ladie
at Rebekah Sanitarium, 12l Eight
avenue s. W., from,l to p. m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20

DON'T BIO talked into having an oper-
alton as it may cost you your life. Jap
anese Pile Cure is guarantee' to cure
YOU by Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-20

Entered at tue postoficc at Roanoke as second
laes matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
CLEARLY INSANE.
CoRoNERs INQUEST FINDS NEW
Conner A MANIAC.
The Terrible Murder Was Performed
after Careful Planning Two Shots
Fired at the Defenceless Boy-The
Murderer in Jail.

The fearful murder of Frank New
conner has been the topic OF convert a.
ton all over the county since the
occurrence OF the tragic event. So
uncalled for and easily preventsble q
homicide has aroused the pity Of all
for both the brothers one dead 10 fact
and the other dead to all that makes
this life worth living.
Under Sheriff Kieffer brought Ed.
ward Newcomer, the murderer, up to
jail last evening. The prisoner was
quiet and refused to talk, staring about
vacan,ly as IL unconscious of the deed
he had performed, as no probably Is.
He was placed in Jail and has indicated
no special real IL Itinn Of his position.
This morning the coronef's inquest
was held before Coroner Shepherd at
the home of tho Newcomers, one mile
south Of Enterprise. A number Of
witness, we're examined bus few facts
were brought out in addition to those
already detailed in the REFLECTOR.
The two brothers have agreed only
passably we'll, the insane Edward man.
ifesting malignant and hateful dispo-
sition toward his younger brother as
well as toward his mother frequently.
This has been more especially noticeable
of late.
Friday about 80 Edward secured
the double barreled shotgun, 10th OF
the bnrels being loaded, and secreted
himself in little granary or shed not
far from the house. He seems to have
hidden In bin and when his brother
Frank came In along passage or aisle
he poured the deadly volley into his
back, the load cutting n clean hole
smaller than n silver dollar below the
heart to one side but breaking the back
bone. The muzz'e of the gun was not
more than feet from Frank when the
shot was fred. The other barrel was
also discharged but the load went above
Frank 'shead and was buried in the side
of the building.
The murdered young man never
knew what hurt him and was probably
dead when he fell to the floor.
Edward showed no contrition but
stared around and whistled while the
neighbors carried the corpse to the
house.
The coroner's jury found that Frank
Newcomer came to his death at the
hands of Edward Newcomer who was
insane at the time of performing. the
deed.
Probate Judge Hutchinson informs
us that he was mistaken in regard to
Edward not being discharged from the
asylum as he stated yesterday. The
young man was sent home Jan. 10,
1892 on furlough or trial trip with
the understanding that he was to be
returned. He was not returned and
April IS, 1892, his name was endorsed
'discharged-not cured" on the books,
The authorities Of the asylum often
make this entry when the patient is
not heard from.
Newcomer will not be tried for the
murder. II the asylum authorities
will not admit him without an insane
hearing in probate court such hear
ing will be- had; II they will do 30, he
will simply be returned to the care of
| the ASYLUM.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
MAYOR NIssLEY HoNoRED.
Reelection and a Gold Medal from
the State Dairymen.

y
The State Dairy association which
adjourned last night at Topeka con.
ferred n distinguished honor upon
May or Nissley of this city by reelectinp
him president. He is recognized as
one Of the States leading creamery
men and the distinction is a deserved
one. The association also presented
him with gold medal upon which is
inscribed commemoration of the
Worlds Fair awards just given Mr..
Nissley for the four exhibits of the
Belle Springs Creamery Co. at the Col.
umbisn exposition. The awards aver
aged 96l out Of possible 100 points,
by far the highest of any Kansas
exhibits. These facts are set forth
upon the handsome mt dial which has
also Mr.. Nissley's name inscribed
thereon. The medal Is suspended by
gold chains from a gold pin also in
scribed with his name. The diploma
from the Worlds Fair judges will
arrive soon.
A. G.. Eyth, of Enterprise, was also
honored in being elected treasurer Of
the association.
THE meeting" said NJ. Nissley
today, "was an excellent ole-the best
ever held by the association. We tried
to get the next meeting at Abilene but
Topeka won again"
DR.. Eytb, N. G. Hershey and A. X.
Perry read excellent papers during the
meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
Vbe Reflector.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER IA, 1898.
RECENT REFLEoTIoNs .

Those who failed to get an office in
November stand O chance OF faring
better this month in the lodge
elections.
j. j. Seidel has returned from
Illinois. lie bought farm at Prairie
vile about five miles from Sterling.
He will move in the spring and again
become citizen Of the sucker" State
-TDillon Republican.
j. f. StaatZ and wife aud Mrs. c.
ii. Kohlpr attended the funeral ser.
vices OF the late Mrs J II. Slemmer a,
Eureka yesterd Enterprise Jour
nal.
Mrs. Slemmer formerly resided in
south Dickinson AID had many friends
in this county who will be sorry tC
learn Of her death.
The many Abilene friends Of Mr.
aud Mrs. Barr will be interested in thi'
from the Salina Republican: NV. :,
b arr returned from Chicago las even
ing. Mrs. Barr's health is improving
under treatment In Chicago and sh'
will be able to return home January
lst."
On Thanksgiving day as Mr.. W
T. Harris, wife and child were driving
between here and Abilene a trair
quietly approached from behind, and
frightened the horse, causing him tC
swerve and upset the buggy. Mrs
Harris aud boy were but slightly in
jured, but w. 7. got badly scratched
about the face by being dragged q
short distance. -[Solomon Sentinel.
The water question could have
been settled year ago on the same OF
better basis than that agreed upon
now, Quarelling, pickering and max
ing things generally di'agreeable never
does any good. The city has been in
constant turmoil for months, all at th1
behest of men who are never satisfied
unless in trouble, and whose sole ambi
tion appears to be to make as much
trouble for other people as possible. -
Lawrence Journal.
Exactly. You should have done a.
Abilene did, settled mp early and saved
money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
REFLECTION, Dec. 7, 1893
Summons by Publication.

The state OF X ansas: To Robert II. Shenk.
You are hereby notified that you have been
sued with y. q. Shlrk. Allls d, shlrk, vii.
code fendant, by Il. l.. Wilson ms admins.
traitor OF the goods and estate OF II. Kear,
deceased. This summons Ia to require you
90 answer the petition. filed November 20,
1898 by the said plaintiff, IN the clerks office
OF lhs Dickinson county district court, In
the state OF Kansas, on or before January rs.
1874. or -aii petition Will be taken rs true
and Judgment raf derrd against you for the
for. closure OF certain mortgage, executed
and delivered by the said Robert u Snsnk on
the following lands and tenementa, situated
IN said county Of Dickinson, and described
Lot number seven "a In block eighty nine
1897 In the Lexington Town CompADy's
addition 10 the city of Harrington. Kansas
10 secure the payment OF the sum OF S259.1O
and recorded In ths record OF mortgages In
said county, IN Vol %. ut page 1922 anu the
prayer OF said petition Is for Ju iRment for
the sun OF two hundred and eighty dollars
with II per cent interest from november IS,
1891, and that tins defendants and each IL
them, and all persons claiming under them,
be forever aired ana foreclosed OF all inter
est. right, lien and equity OF redemption iD,
20 or on said lands aud tenements, ana that
said lands may DO sold according to law,
without appraisoment, and the proceeds
ment Of, lst, the taxes due and payable on
said pTeIni SEES; ~, the costs and accruing
costs Of this ActtOni 81, the claim OF the said
and lth, this claims OF the said defendants ~
their interest may APPEAR, and for such
other and further relief In the premises IA
may be Just, lawful and equitable.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said
court Mt my Oniee In the city OF Abilene, In
the said county OF Dickinson, this +th DAY OF
December, lEJ'
| lsRALl L. IL. HALLEcK, CLERK.
| by A. y. DAVIDSON, Deputy.
Atrorffeys Tor Pmfntfn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
Hopes Big Hunt.

The Dispatch says Hope had a big
hunting contest Tuesday. Fifteen
men participated. The captains
chosen we're Poillip Bassler and Joseph
Hay, with S. l.. Duff to act as Judge.
A big banquet was prepared at the
jackson house for the evening when
the fifteen interested parties we're to
meet and the side scoring the least
number Of points was to pay for the
banquet. The game scored by points
AS follows: Jack rabbits, Is; cotton
tails, 81; squirrels. 10; havk1. 25; and
crows, 10. Oae side made 1905 points;
the other ll75. Total number of Jack
rabbits killed, not counting the lost
one, ll5; cotton tails, 81; squirrels, 2;
hawks, 2; crows, /. Wild game has
been very cheap in Hope all the week.
New lot Of pocket cutlery at Hold ge
Bros. for the holiday trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
Johnson's Cyclopedia.

Johnson's Universal Cyclopedia;
new edition; the most satisfactory
work of ready reference. From Geo.
4. Fairchild, p esident Of Kansas
State Agricultural college:
Mr.. "A. +. Broom:
Dear Sir: L have examined with
great satisfaction tie new edition Of
John sons cyclOpedia, and am glad
TO testify 10 It's merits. | have long
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man aud have regaI ded 1t as the most
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examined. GEO. L. FAIRCHILD.
From Rev II. j. Pnipps, pastor Of
the First Presby terlan church, Manhit-
tan, Kas., Sept, 20, 1898.
Mr.. 4. j.. BroCa;
Dear Sir: About four or Ave years
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Encyclopedia Brittanica, | became
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Cyclopedia would have been a better
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pared % furnish the Encyclopedia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14

JETFERsoy. CITY, Mo. Dec. s.-rhe
secretary Of state has granted ch1rior
10 the Missouri River & Chicago Rail
way Co The capital stock i, 81 zoo, 900.
According to the articles ~ association
a railroad will be constructed from II
point on the Missouri, Kansas a East
ern railway in Galloway county near ~.
Aubcrt and thence In northwestcrly
direction 10 Fulton and Columbia, and
from the latter point H. n northern and
essterly direction TO tn, Wabash neai
Centrala, and thence through the
counties OF Audrnin, Monroe, Rails
and Marion TO Hannibal, distance Of
about 100 miles.