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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
THE NEW DRY OFFICIALS.
VIII Assume Charge of their Respe civ,
Offices To-day.

VIII Assume Charge of their Respect
Offices To-day.
The following officers, many OF whom
were reelected at q recent meeting of
the City Council, will take charge of
their respective Offices this morning
w. e. Thomas, city clerk, re elected;
W. A. Noble, city auditor, reelected;
w. A. Glasgow Jr.. city solicitor, re-
elected; Samuel G. Williams, police
justice, vice W. II. Turner; DR.. j. Il.
Strickland, city physician. vice DR.
Leigh Buckner; r. E. Coleman, clerk
OF market, re- elected; R. L. Greenwood,
assistant clerk of market, reelected: J.
W. Clingenpeel. sanitary inspector, re-
elected; u. T. Markham, pound master,
reelected; R. L. Wright, superinten :.
dent of fire alarm, reelected.
Oyerseers of the poor, First ward, J.
A. Plumley; Second ward, T. j. Mitchell;
Third ward, M. A. Johnson Fourth
ward, s T. Brown; Fifth ward, 8. b.
Pace Board OF health, Drs. j. a.
Lawrence, b. e. Jones and II. w. Hsr.
rison.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
New Commander for the detroit,

WASHINGTON. July 31.-The Secretary
OF the Navy has selected Commander
John 8. Newell to command the cruiser
Detroit, now about ready for sea, at Nor.
folk. Commander Newell was detached
from the naval war college at Newport
to- day and tomorrow will receive his
instructions to assume command OF the
Detroit August Il. The Detroit has
been undergoing several changes since
her return from Rio.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
MADISON BROWN HANGED.

1t Was the First Execution In Norfolk for
Fifty Years.
NORFOLK, July al.-The first execu-
ton in Norfolk for fifty years took place
at noon today when Madison Brown,
colored, wss hanged for the murder OF
John Doilard. The execution was wit
messed by sixty persons and went Off
without hitch
Brown was decidedly the coolest man
in the cro% sd. He assembled the steps OF
the scatfold without tremor and main
tanned himself in like manner through
out the ordeal. Religi ous ceremonies
were conducted by Catholic priest, at
the close of which the drop fell. Death
was caused by strangulaton Tho con
demned man made no confession.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Durability Proven.

PRACTICAL demonstration of the
durability OF the Marshall & Wendell
Piano, is found in the old instrument on
exhibition in the warerooms Of the Hob
bic Music Co. 1t has hsen In constant
use more than twenty-five years, and
the tone is still as pure, sweet and full
as new piano. 1t is really wonderful,
and worthy OF the thoughtful attention
Of all intending purchasers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
WIN Make the Shortage Good.

GREENvILLE, Miss, July 3l.-At q
meeting Of the Mississippi levee board
to-day held fer the purpose OF consider
ing the alleged shortage OF ex-Treasurer
Ferguson, the expert reported that
errors have been found amounting to
$4,000. Con. Ferguson's friends claim
that he owes the board but S21, 900
and to day, through his attorney, offered
to pay that amount on October /, which
the board agreed to accept.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Killed by Falling Buildings.

DALLAS. Texas, July 31.-Two large
brick buildings on Elm street, occu pied
by the Wells Fargo Express Company
and L. G. Craddock's grocery, collapsed
at 1880 to-day. A number Of persons
are buried in the ruins. One man has
been taken out dead.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

THE ELECTION CASE.
Examination of Witnesses Will
be Concluded Tomorrow.

Tnero were not more than twenty
people present when the contested elec-
ton case was resumed yesterday morn
ing. Counsel for tho Democrats put j.
j. Bowen on the stand to testify as to
the fact Of his having brought good
many negroes from the West End Fur
mace to vote in the Third ward. With
his testimony the Democrats concluded
their side of the case, except as to being
allowed to examine witness from
Franklin county as soon as he can be
gotten here.
In rebuttal counsel for tho Repub.
licanS put on r. ii. Angel, Ed. Goode,
D w. Harth. Ii. f. Dyer, e. NJ. Hair
ston, James King, j. w. Boylton,
Caeser Taliaferro, VIM. McAbee, j.
Coleman, VIM. Freeman, James Ander-
son, George o. Houston. A. j. Oliver,
John Harris, j. A. Pughs Nat Logan,
j. S. Pattie, Coulbourn andJ A. Turner.
The cross examination of these wit
nesses by the Democratic counsel was
very exhaustive AMI they seemed we'll
pleased with the result.
The examination of witnesses will
probably be concluded tomorrow and
argument Of counsel will occupy the
next two days. the evidence has been
taken down by stenographers and az it
u axes quite volume it will, most
likely, DO some days before Judge
Horsley renders q decision.
Lynchburg Played Chinese Ball.
LYNCHBURG. July 3l.-LynchburR
tried for twelve tedious innings TO give
today's game to Sraunton, but the
Valley boys would not have it, The
Tooscconists did not half try, but even
at thai they could not help winning.
They made many and grievous errors,
particularly Knox at second base.
Score:
Lynchburg..... o1Oa04o 6 6
Staunton...... GOOSE 020O0-S 10 4
Standardization and Webster; Sewers and
Arthur.
Great Game at Petersburg.
PETERSBURG. July 3l.-Only twenty
seven men went to the bat for Ricn-
mond this afternoon. Bus two gos 10
frs, base and one of them reached
second, but uiel there on Il double
play. 1t WAS tho greatest game played
in the State league this season AMI
beats tho record so far. The score:
Petersburg ......... 0 OO1 0OO1-2 o
Richmond. .......... 20 700 90 8
Batteries: Leach and Keller; keenan, and
Williams.
Standing of the Clubs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Norfolk and Western Earnipr..

PHILADELPHIA. July 3l.-Earnings of
the Norfolk and Western railroad. June,
gross, S9l6,l14; net, $685., 495; an in
crease in net earnings over June, 1898,
OF Si5,636.
For six months ending June 80:
Gross, S4,s55,177; net. Sl,214, 43O. q de-
crease OF S99,l7s. as compared with the
corresponding period OF 1893.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
CONGREGATIONAL Nominations.

ATLANTA, July s1.-The Democratic
convention OF tho Eighth Congressional
District met at Greensboro yesterday
and renominated Judge Thomas G..
Lawson for Congress.
The Democratic convention for the
Tenth District mesto-day at Warrenton
and renominated j. G. G. Black. Tom
Watson will oppose Black again.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Contrary to naahone's Plans.

PETERSBURG, July 31.-The Republi-
cans OF the Fourth district held a con-
vention at Burkeville to-day and nomi-
mated R. T. Thorpe, Of Mecklenburp
county, for Congress. This Is contrary
to the plan of Malone, who opposed
making a nomination. The Fourth ia
the district in which he lives.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

THERE is an iron fence in Ohio that
has been in position for more than one
hundred years. 1t is as good to-day as
the day it was set The Cushman Iron
Company can make you one that is just
as good and look ten times better.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
VIII Raise the Siege In sio,lv.

ROME, July 3l.-The ministry has de-
cided to raise the state OF siege in Sicily
and the necessary decree will soon be
issued.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
LOCAL Option Election In Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss, July 31.-At the local
option election in this (Hynds) county
to-day jackson gave 1873 majority wet.
Unofficial advices from the county in
dictate that the dry ticket has won. The
vote was light. II the county has gone
dry it leaves only six counties in Missis.
sippi where the sale of liquor is legal
led
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Prominent Politician KilIed.

New ORLEANS, July 31.-W. G. Ran.
doph, parish treasurer of East Baton
Rouge. and one of the most prominent
men in politics and society in that
parish, was shot and mortally wounded
yesterday afternoon by DR.. King Holt,
city physician, who stands equally high
In the business, political and social cir.
cles OF the capital. Holt received a
bullet through the.leg. Randolph died
at o'clock this morning. Bad blood
had existed between the mon for some
time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

Moro Negroes for the Pennsylvania Mines.
James A. Pugh sent $50 colored men
to Pennsylvania yesterday. They will
work in the H. O. Frick Compauy's
coke mines.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
The Dashing Dude,
The Silly Sailor,
The Busy Brownie
The PortIy Policeman,
The Cute Chinese.

They are very low
priced. In Gilt and
Enamel twenty five
cents. In Sterling
Silver, one dollar.
You won't be in il
until you get one.
Mail orders will re-
ceive prompt atten-
ton.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
MALONE WINS THE FIGHT
His Lot Selected for the New
Government Printing Office.

ATime-Honored Subject That Comes Up
Every Year for Discussion In the Sen
ate-other Sites Had Supporters. But
Malone Game Out Ahesd-1ho Day In
the House.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
THE wEArnER.

Forecast for Virginia, Showers; eighty
warmer In tho interior; southeast wip-,qss
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09
Desperate Fight With Outlaws.

Three Virginia officers tracked the two
Fleming brothers, outlaws, to West Vir.
ginis and found them Thursday in B. ggs.
q lonely little mountain town, more than
fifty miles from the railroad. Cal Elem
ing was shot through the brain. Heenan,
his brother, shot each OF the three off
GERS He was shot in the chin and had
the fingers Of his right hand shot away
He shot Ed Hall through the back of the
head. Doc Swindell through the neck
and John Branham through the right
lung. Then he gave up. Cal Fleming
lived long enough to ask to he brought
back home, but he was buried where he
was killed. Heensn is in Jail in Nicho-
lssville and will probably recover
Branham is dead and was buried near
Cal Fleming. Hall and Swindell are
badly wounded.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09

The alderman attempted to disarm him,
when Frewre fred, infiicting 4 wound
from which Mulvihill died Friday morn
ing.
Mrs. Emil Kellar, wife Of Q sober and
industrious gardener, shot and killed her
husband at Auburn, N. Y, Friday, and
then sent q bullet into the body Of her
9.months-old infant and another into her
own head. The mother and child are
fatally wounded. Mrs. Kellar has dis
played symptoms Of insanity for some
time.
The wooden mills in Oregon City are
not running any Of the machinery, ex-
cept in the fnishing-room, and 1t is the
intention to shut that down, to remain
closed for an indefinite period. The
trouble is primarily disagreement be-
tween the owners and employees relative
to wages, . 10 per cent cut being ordered
and not agreed to by the operatives.
Settlers in Langell valley, Klamath
county, complain that Indians are kill
ing deer in large numbers at the head Of
the valley, hunting on horseback and
using dogs. One day recently, it is said,
they killed 48 deer in that neighborhood.
The deer come down to the juniper hills
in the winter and are an easy prey to the
dogs and the squads Of mountain hunt
ere.
Outlaw jim Morrison, who escaped
from the Birmingham, Ala, Jail last
week and afterwards killed Sheriff Dex-
ter in fight in the mountains, has added
another to his list of crimes. A dispatch
from Woodstock, Ala, says that Monroe
Kellum, q deputy sheriff, tried to arrest
Morrison Wednesday night, when the
desperate fred upon him, killing him
instantly.
Judge w. r. Hoyt, United States com.
missioner to Alaska, arrived in Portland
Saturday. He says some unknown per
son forged his name to q letter of resig
nation and forwarded it to the secretary
of the interior. He sent on an affidavit
repudiating the resignation, but says he
received an answer from Secretary Smith
accepting his resignation and appointing
) his successor.
Under the provisions Of its constitu
ton, q biennial meeting Of the Young
) Mems State Republican club Of Oregon
will be held at Portland, on Tuesday
February 6, commencing at 10 O'CLOCK
q. m. Each republican club is entitled
, to one delegate at large and one add
tional delegate for every twenty five OF
fraction over fifteen of It's membership
at the time of the election Of delegates.
; Colonel A. G. Fisk, of the Colorado
legislature, of whom Senator Boyd sale
in the senate that he had never earned
an honest dollar, has challenged Senate
Boyd to fight a duel. The colonel say
that II the senator does not publicly re
J tract and apologize for the offensive re
8 marks, or accept the challenge, he viii
, beat his brains out with club. Colone
Fisk is president Of the Psn-AmericaI
Bimetallic Association.
: News is just received Of free.for-al
fight with revolvers and knives at
4 country dance, Saturday night, at tn,
+ house of James Forbes, near Alvina
!. Ark. The fight grew ont OF too free in
9 diligence in a bad quality OF whisky
i, Before it was ended LIE wis Jones, Charlie
8 Ross and Sam Powell were killed, an,
Walker Jones and Sam Jones probabl
0 fatally wounded. Several others wer
d more or less seriously cut or shot.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09
TAX COLLECTOR SHOT.
Disguis as Negro He Was Trying to
Rob Himself.

William Jones is the tax collector Of
Union county, Ga, an Office which he
has held for several years. Lately he
received notiica' ion from Controller
General Wright ordering him to close up
his belated returns and have them in by
Monday. Thursday night a peddler
called at the residence OF the tax collec.
tor on Cooper's creek and was taken in.
The tax collector told him he was glad
that he came as he had to start at once
for Atlanta. About two hours after
Jones departure a ragged negro made
his way into the house and, covering the
peddler with two revolvers, ordered him
to give up his goods, which he readily
did. The robber then demanded that
Mrs. Jones deliver to him the tax money.
While be was receiving the money, the
peddler, who had been watching his
chance, shot the robber dead. The next
day it was discovered that the dead body
was that OF Tax Collector Jones, who
had adopted this scheme to keep the
county's money.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09
Oregon Women.

washington NOTIosponuenc0 0re8Onl8n.
Society has had considerable to say
about the beauty Of an Oregon girl, Miss
Hermann, the daughter Of the first dis
trict representative. She has been quite
the rage among those who admire beauti-
full women. Although very young, she
is successor TO another Oregon girl, who
was known o. one Of the handsomest
women in Washington, Senator Mitch
ellis daughter, Hattie, now the Duchess
de Ia Rochefaucauld. Speaking of pretty
Oregon women, very graceful compli-
ment was paid to the state by President
and Mrs. Cleveland on the occasion Of
the diplomatic reception at the White
House, by admitting to the receiving
circle Miss Silva knight, the beautiful
daughter Of Colonel N. B. Knight, OF
Salem.
Mrs. Dolph has been az popular in
society here as ever. She makes many
friends for the state by the high charac.
ter Of her receptions and manner in
which she discharges the social duties
devolving upon her. Mrs. Squire, OF
Washington, has returned home for The
remainder Of the season, owing to hei
health.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09

A terrible shooting ARRAY between
father and son, in which both were
killed, occurred in Compton, Cal, SUM-
day. George johnson went hunting
Sunday morning. When he returned in
the evening he and his father had a
quarrel, which eliminated in Georges
calling him a vile name. The father
picked up q revolver and shot his son,
the bullet entering near the heart. The
young man staggered, but did not fall,
and, Selling his double-barreled shotgun,
poured the contents into his father, the
charge entering the pit Of the stomach,
killing him instantly. The young man
then raeled out to q water trough, the
blood streaming from his mouth, and
while in the act Of drinking q cup oil
water tumbled over dead.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09

100000. Here was q loss to the farmers
in the value Of their flocks alone of $685.
0OO, 900, q sum exceeding by $4,000, 900
the entire tax levied ON the whole peo-
pie by the United States in 1850. And
although 80 years afterward, 1890, our
focks had risen to 44,0OO, 900 animals,
yet their total value was but 800 900, 600,
1872 900 900 lees than when the law OF
1857 was passed. The market value Of Q
pound Of wool, as l have shown, that
year was So cents, in 1891, with the Nc.
kinley high tariff and the republican
party in full swing OF power, TWAS but SO
cents, loss Of IS cents. and agRregating
loss to wool growers of nearly SlOO,.
100000 on that years clip alone. The
same sad story Of the continued fall of
the prices Of other farm commodities is
noted; Of wheat from ~ bushel TO 81
cents; pork from $50 per barrel to 80,
and cotton from 80 cents per pound to
less than 10 cents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09

A Washington City dispatch Of Friday
states that Thomas Donaldson, special
agent Of the census bureau, has recon-
mended the abolish ment OF twelve In.
dian agencies. Those which be would
abolish are the Six Nations, Of New
York; Eastern Cherokees, o: North Car.
DINA; Lapwai, Of Idaho; Pueblo, of New
Mexico; Round Valley and Poopa Valley
Of California; Sile'z and Umstilla, oil
Oregon all the agencies In Washington
the Colville, Heab Bay, Puyallup, Tul-
alp and Yakima; Quspaw, of Indian
Territory; Usage, Of Oklahoma; Sax and
Fox, Of Iowa; all the agencies in Mime
sofa and Wisconsin.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09
The Treasury Vaults Insecure.

A commission Of experts appointed un.
der an act Of congress of September 80
1890, to investigate the safe and vault
construction of the treasury department
have submitted their report. The vaults
In the big treasury building are charac-
terized as disgrace to the government,
and Of such obsolete character, interiority
Of construction and minimum OF security
as would cause them to be rejected as
unfit for use by any country bank in q
backwoods town. In the opinion Of the
commission II would DO wise to replace
every vault in the treasury department
as earlv % practicable with more modern
and safer constructions,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09

At the Oxford Hotel In Washington 10
registered DIR. Herrick and wife," The
"Dr. Herrick" 10 Nat Blum of Portland.
and the wife" Miss Val Hastinge. A.
b. Slauson, the Washington correspond
emit Of the Seattle Post. Intelligencer
says: cdr. Herrick' came here we'll
recommended. He has letters from the
special treasury agents to chiefs Of divis.
ions in that department, from United
States District Attorney Dan Murphy,
from Judge Darsnd, who was special
counsel for the government in the snug
cling cases, all Of which recounted his
services in the attempt to send OK repub-
lican officials to the penitentiary. Be-
sides, he had personal letters to Secre-
tary Of Agriculture Morton, who, In his
own carriage, drove his guest about the
city when he first came, showing him oil
the points Of interest.
"'Mrs. Herrick' is greatly admired q
the hotel where they are stopping.
Beauty is q premium in Washington
City, and fresh face is always certain
to gain q world Of flatterers. All in all,
the doctor and bis wife have been hav.
ing very good time In Washington
City.
"his face is q familiar one in the
treasury building, and before he leaves
the officers Of this administration will
know more about smuggling and how il
may be prevented than they ever did be-
fore. That is the real object OF Blum q
visit to Washington City. He is furnish.
ing pointers to the department, and 70.
cent captures were undoubtedly the re.
suit of some OF the information Of which
this man has unburdened himself here
The hope OF convicting Lotan OF partici
patton in the smuggling business has moi
yet been given up, and Blum 10 conf.
dent that when the opium trials come ~
the government will secure the convic
tons they failed to do when the Chinese
smuggling cases were on trial"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09


Twas at the meeting OF the ways
The maiden pensive stood,
Puzzled to know which road would lead
Most safely through the wood
A straight and narrow pathway led
Directly to her goal.
Most trying for her gown and hat
And wearing for her sole.
A broader road led OBVIOUSLY,
But smoother thitherward;
And which to take this maiden fair
Had found exceeding hard.
At last she started, with a fixed
Decision In her eye;
rI'il take the crooked road" she said,
"And will tell you why:
81 do Not like to struggle with
The underbrush and leaves:
Besides, the other Is by far
Too narrow for my sleeves"
Detroit Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09

]. X. Edmiston trapsacts volume Of
business during his confinement in the
county jail, says the Wslla Walla States.
man. He has neat room fitted up in
the rear Of the jsiler's apartments and
10 provided with everything necessary
for correspondence, etc. Jsiler WOOL
today informed the reporter that
many visitors call upon Mr.. Edmiston
upon business connected with the savings
bank, and the jailer Is kept busy during
portion Of each day in the capacity Of
usher and attandant. ION Monday
about fifty persons were admitted to talk
with Edmiston," said Mr.. Woolf, land
all were received Hospitality and theil
questions answered 20 far % he seemed
able"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09
CoRRK1T's MEASUREMENTS
A Safe Place n . Storm.
From the New York Advertiser.

The Chippewa Indians say that the
beech tree 10 never struck by lightning,
and whenever thunderstorm overtakes
them they take shelter under ito
branches. Strange to say, there appears
to be some foundation for their curious
belief. The writer cannot remember
ever having seen q beech tree that
had been shattered by Q thundeTbolt,
and lumbermen who have spent most OF
their lives in the woods agree with the
Indians, but no one seems able to give
any reason why this tree should be 90
favored.
The trees most frequently struck by
lightning are oaks and elms, and it ia
wiser to remain in the open and get
thoroughly soaked than to seek shelter
under them when q thunder storm ie
raging.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-02-09

The interest in the Monson trial
throughout Great Britain has called anew
attention to the peculiarities that mark
the administration Of law and justice in
the ~ land O. cakes" In Scotland the
jury 10 made up Of fifteen instead Of
twelve, and, according to Scotch law.
they need not be unanimous in their YER
dict, bare majority sufficing. The jury
10 not limited to choice between one Of
two verdicts. They may find . prisoner
guilty or not guilty. They may Likewise
return verdict Of mot proven" This
latter does not, OF course, clear the char
acter OF the accused, but hberates him
and removes the possibility of further
trial. Many jury Of twelve good men
and true on this side Of the Atlantic
would have been glad II Scottish law bad
ruled here and allowed them to return Q
verdict OF mot proven" instead Of mot
guilty"