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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
BLUEFIELD, w. VA.

The Peoples Bank OF Blueheld CON-
menced business April Q. The start is
very satisfactory and a very good line OF
deposits. Capital stock, S25, 900. The
officers are: Ash. M. Prince, president;
j. A. McKinzie, vice-president; w. b.
Pickett, cashier; w. II. Campbell,
assistant cashier; directors, w. N
Campbell. Ash. nj. Prince, w. R. Teller,
j. A. Mckenzie, W. P. Hawley, A. II.
Land, w. B. Prickett, h. S. Higgin-
botham and L. A. Lampselle.
The Norfolk and Western shops here
are working full force of men day and
night, consequently business is improv-
ing some.
r. Hayden Penn, of the Blueheld bar,
ls in Princeton assisting in the prosecu.
tion of Stout. While going along the
street there one evening about dark, he
was shot at twice No injury. was done
him fortunately, and no enc knows the
why or wherefore OF the affair.
Thursday night phantom ball was
given at the residence Of Mrs. V. M
Keister. About twenty couples partici-
pated. At 12 o'clock masks were re-
moved and supper served in elegant
style, after which dancing was continued
till o'clock
Business of all kinds is improving,
and real estate holds it's own as to
prices.
j. c. Darst, captain of the Bluefeld
Rifles, has rendered his resignation to
the governor.
Judge Holland will soon go to North
Carolina, where he will lead to the altar
one of the fairest daughters Of the Tar
Heel State.
Nearly all Of the coke ovens in this
section have resumed operations, and
every one looks forward to better
times. The Illinois Steel Company has
o standing order for 100 cars daily.
Bluefeld will have a cigar and to-
bacco. industry to commence operation
this week.
The case of the State against w. A.
Stout, for the killing OF Deputy United
States Marshal Vest, is occupying the
minds of the Blue6eld people at present.
as about half the citizens OF Bluefeld
are summoned as witnesses in the case.
j. p. Bowles, special agent Of the
Standard Oil Company, Lynchburg, was
to put a $4,000 plan. here. R. P.
Tinsley, an architect of Baltimore, Is
here also to receive bids for the plant.
At the last meeting Of the city coun
Gil an itemized statement OF the finances
for 1893 WAS submitted by the recorder,
The statement was very satisfactory
and Was approved by the council. This
statement was required by the Darst
resolution. An ordinance was passed TO
appoint city scavenger, and bids will
be received now by the council.
the people in the West End were
startled by the report OF revolver to-
day shortly after dinner. They found
that Engineer Trotter, while cleaning
h, L ~
Trotter very carelessly had his revol yer
loaded while cleaning it. His wife
started to pass in front Of him, when he
told her to look out as it was loaded
She misunderstood him and turned sud.
denly, striking the revolver with her
elbow, which caused it to go Off Tho
ball passed through her hand and lodged
In the back OF her neck. The wound is
not dangerous.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

AMONG other faults Tom Reeds op.
ponents mention the fact that he is &C
quainted with the festive game of
poker. When informed that Mr.. Hill
proposed TO count pairs in order to make
quorum in the Senate. he remarked:
"If Hill can bluff the Senate success
fully into counting quorum with pairs,
what could he do with full housed"
Reed is something of buffer himself,
but it is not known whether he acquired
that practice in playing with the chips
or not.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
A Word to the Candidntes,,

DON'T you know that we are doing the
best tailoring in this section? Drop in
and leave your order for your spring
suit; wo will certainly fit you besides
give you the most stylish garment you
ever had and il you wish to talk ready
made suits just read our display adver-
tisement, it speaks of long sacks 1.-THE
latest), Regent black, blue and dark
mixed cheviots. serges, clays. ETC., and
lots Of other suits Of tho latest styles
and fabrics that fit like paper on the
wall" for one week only at Sl2 So
JOSEPH COIN. E. M Dawson, manager
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
Charleston Defeats Atlanta

CHARLESTON, April l6-Charleston-
2 runs, 10 hits, errors; Atlanta-6
runs, hits, Q errors. Batteries-Black-
burn, Clof and Fields; keenan, and
Boyle.
Savannah Victorious.
SAVANNAH, April 6.-Savannah-s
runs, 6 hits, errors; Macon-1 run, S
hits, errors. Batteries-Cain and
JanJzen; Hill and Hoover.
Lynchbnrg Defeats Randolph Macon.
LYNCHBURG, April 1G-The lynch
burg State League club defeated the
Randolph-Macon College team today
by score of 20 to IL. 1t was q regular
smuggling match.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
Savannah Victorious.
Jefferson NJ. Levy Appointed.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The Associa.
zion OF Democratic Clubs has appointed
Jefferson M. Levy, mem Der of the ex-
ecutiye committee and president of the
Virginia League of Democratic Clubs.
to take charge OF the work of organizing
for the State of Virginia and, temporar-
lily, West Virginia during the absence
of w. L. Wilson.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
ACQUITTED ON THESE INDICTMENTS

Mcfarland Has Now Only Two Counts
Against Him.
R. w. Mcfarland was tried in the
hastings court yesterday on two indict-
ments charging him with forging the
name OF the Kindred Coal Company He
was acquitted on both counts. There
are still two other Indictments against
him for the samo offense, which were
continued.
The case against Thomas Kennerly,
who is charged with the seduction and
rape Of Miss Hattie p. Smith, will be
called this morning bout half
dozen witnesses from Franklin county,
the home OF Miss Smith, arrived in the
city yesterday. They were summoned,
however. by Mr.. Kennerly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

IT WILL be in order for the Presby-
terians who meet in Covington, Va, to-
Breckenridge, who, as is generally
understood, was closely identified with
the expulsion of DR.. Briggs for the
teaching Of 80 called heresY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

IT WILL not be we'll for President
Peixoto to say how soon he will capture
the insurgent admiral De Mello, for
that slippery individual is likely to
prove as elusive as has been Admiral
Da Cana.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

1T was reported yesterday that the
members of the Kentucky delegation in
the House will offer resolution looking
to Colonel Breckinridge's expulsion
from that body. The Kentucky gentle
men could do no better service for their
State or country than by presenting
such measure
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
Mortgaged Everything Before ss FALL,

ATLANTA, Ga, April 10 "A special to
the Constitut ton from Athens, Ga, saws:
Rufe Reayes has failed. Seeing that
his assets would mould not equal his
liabilities he mortgaged everything ne
had in favor of his cred itors. Liabili
ties about 100000; assets nominally
5000. OO0
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

CoXEY's tramps are likely to be dis
appointed with canal transportation. 1t
will prove a little tame TO the hobos,
who find pleasure in flying over the
country on luxurious freight car trucks
and platforms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

howoll's American Rewspaper Dtrec-
ssry for 1891 puts the circulation of THE
RcANOKE TIMES above that OF my
sahsr paper In Southwest Virginia, and ut
nero than that OF all tho other papers of
AoAnoke combined
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
Confederate Veterans Reunion, Birminc
ham, Ala, AprII 20 "a 1904

ON account of the Confederate veter-
ans reunion, Birmingham, Ala, April
1926, 1894, the Richmon and Dauville
railroad will sell tickets to Birmine-
ham and return at the rate OF one first
class fare for the round "trip. Tickets
are to be sold April % and 24 limited to
C ntinuous passage in each direction,
and are good for return trip within IF.
teen days from date of sale. For fur
ther information apply to any agent of
the company or to W. A. Turk, general
passenger agent, Washington, D. C.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
California Excurniona.

The we'll known Phillips Excursion
Company have arranged to run week y
excursions to all principal California
and other fccifc Coast cities from all
points on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road.
The parties will leave the East on
Wednesday Of each week, commencing
January 18th, and passengers will be
booked through to destination. There
are no Pacific Coast tours offering as
good accommodations at less expense.
For full information address A. Phillips
Il Co., No Ill S. 9th street, Philadel-
phia, or call on nearest ticket agent
b. IL o. R r Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
ROANOKE. VA. APRIL II, 1894.

"ZEB" VANCE is dead, but the stories
which he told still live.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

Diapers for no nexs week at 10
cents per hundred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

SEE our bargains in well paper and
straw mattings. THE E. II. STEWART
FURNITURE Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17
THE MIDNIGHT ALARM"
A Popular Play to be Presented at Popu-
lar Prices.

A Popular Play to be Presented at Popu-
lar Prices.
The Midnight Alarm" which will be
presented at the Academy Of Music next
Thursday, is unquestionably one of the
biggesS and strongest productions now
on the road, and wherever presented
plays to the capacity of the house. The
play is not only an intensely interest
ing one, but 1t is produced by an ex-
ceptionally strong company with a car
load Of beautiful scenery and some OF
the most startling realistic effects ever
put on the stage, including genuine
fire engine and horses. The Midnight
Alarm" deserves and will doub tless be
greeted by house packed to the doors.
Popular prices will prevail for this at
traction, and large audience will I'M
doubtedlv be present.
Montgomery Presbytery Conyenes To-day.
The annual meeting of the Presbytery
of Montgomery will convene this even-
ing at the Presbyterian Church at Gov
ington, with the opening sermon by
Rev. j. M. Rawlings. The delegates
from this city will leave for that place
on the noon train to-day. Tho dele
gates from the First Presbyterian
Church are Kew. DR.. w. @ Campbell,
the pastor, and q. S Van Horn,
ruling elder. The Second Presby terian
Church will be represented by the pas.
tor, Rev. r. G. Anderson.
The Times' Representative Well Received
Il. A. Johnson, OF Salem. who is now
representing TEE TIMES in Southwest
Virginia and West Virginia. writes that
he is being heartily received in all sec.
tons, and that THE TINES popularity is
full assurance Of its future prosperity
House or Lords Passed the Boring Sea mn
LONDON, April l6-The house of
lords to day passed the Boring sea bill,
the house OF commons having agreed TO
amendments OF Lord Kimberly, secre.
tary OF state for foreigo affairs. There
was no debate. The final stages Of the
bill will be taken tomorrow.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

CHRISTIAN & BARBEE, druggists, rec
ommend Japanese Liver Pellets for con
stipation and sick headache. Small,
mild, easy to take. so pills 25 cents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

Old papers for sala st this office tie
cents 1Tn
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

OUR better halves say they could
not keep house without Cham berlains
Cough remedy. 1t is used in more than
half the homes in Leeds. Sims BROS
Leeds, Iowa. This shows the esteem in
which that remedy is held where it has
been sold for years and is we'll known.
Mothers have learned that there is
nothing so good for colds, Group and
whooping cough; that it cures these
ailments quickly and permanently, and
that 1t is pleasant and safe for children
to take. rs and so cent bottles for sale
by the Chas. Lyle Drug Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-04-17

WE copy the following from Harris
burg, Its Leading Industries" pu blished
In 1887: "Dr. j. M. Peddicord, dentist,
at No. Sls (old No. 10O9) North Third
street, occupies on the gound floor at
his residence tastefully arranged Of
nee, which is amply supplied with the
latest Improved dental appliances. 4"
This Office and labratory he has re-
moved to Roanoke, No. II Salem ave-
nue.. See card in another column.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
IN DANGER OF LYNCaINa.
a Negro just Released From Jail Out
RACES q White Woman.

RACES q W n1L6 " oman
Columbus, O., Oct. IA special from
Washington c. H. this evening says:
William Dolby, a young colored man
under arrest here for rape committed
upon Mrs. Mary c. Boyd, will undoubted-
ly be lynched, but no attempt is likely to
be made tonight The crime was COM
mltted week ago yesterday Mrs. Boyd
is 81 years old and lives nine miles in the
country She was alone in the farm
house when Dolby, who has just been let
out of the Washington c. H. jail, after
serving a sentence for a misdemeanor,
called and demanded something to eat.
As she turned to get ii in alarm, he seized
her and throwing her on the floor, raw
ished her, and left her half dead. She is
still prostrated. Yesterday Dolby was ar
rested on suspicion of being the guilty
man, at Delaware, o., and the sheriff ar
rived at Washington c. H. early this
morning. He was taken to the Boyd
farm and positively identified by Mrs.
Boyd, and neighbor who saw him as he
left the house
Threats were made so freely against
the prisoner that Sheriff Cook took spe-
cial precautions against being surprised
at the Jail by a mob, and called out the
local company of military. The troops
are now being dismissed, but are under
arms at their homes ready to respond at
a moments notice to the sheriffS aid
while at the Jail he has a strong barri-
cade. The colored people of the neighbor-
hood are as bitter against Dolby as the
white people are"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
DEMOCRATIC RETRRNoHmENr.
A Statement Showing the Appropria-
tions and Office Changes.

a statement Showing the Appropria-
tions and Office Changes.
Washington, Oct. 16.-The annual
volume on appropriations, new offices,
etc, required by the law to be prepared
under the direction of the committee on
appropriations, has been just completed
by r. p. Cleaves and ]. c. Courts clerks
respectively of the Senate and House, and
shows that the total specific appropra-
lions made at the first and second sos
sions of the Fifty-third congress amount
to 1891, l56, 005, and the permanent appro-
priatlons to $101, ,o74, $50. making grand
total or %92 go 6S5. The appropriations
by bills are as follows: Agricultural
50 223 623; army, 1923, ,592, ,Ss4; diplomatic and
consular Sl,65S,9l District of Columbia,
$5,54j SIS; fOrtifications, 81, ,427. .0O4; Indians
sl0659, 56j; legislative, executive and iu-
dicial, $2l, 800, ,5s3; military academy, S4O6.-
5S5; naval, $685. ,126; pensions, $l51, ,5Sl 570
postoflice, $S7, 2S6 599; rivers and harbors,
81 ,64S, 1880; sundry civil, S34, ,253 775; def
ciencies, S1,S11 ,0q; miscellaneous, S577, 1856;
total 1891 ,1J6, 005. Permanent nppropriu-
tions, S10l, ,074,6S0; total appropriations, 1892, -
230 6S5.
The new offices created are 474 in num-
ber at an annual cost of S654. .7i2, and the
offices omitted and abolished are 923 in
number, at an annual cost Of 81, ,225 992.
showing a net reduction in number of
449 and in amount Of $5S1. .179
The salaries increased are ten in num-
Der, at an annual cost of 1873, ,74l, and the
salaries reduced are SO at an annual cost
of $26, 800 or a net reduction of 50 in number
and a net increase in cost OF S6941
The offices created and abolished are
mainly in the following departments and
bureaus:
New onces-Civn service commission.
40; navy department, /; department Of
justice 8; District of Columbia, n: dipIo-
matte and consular service, Il; naval es-
adjustment, H.
Offices abolshed-Treasury department,
l6l, independent treasures, 70; war. de-
partment, 1882; interior department.
postoftice department 12; agricultural de-
partment, IS; coast survey, g. military
establishment, 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
oHAMBERLAIN's REFORMS.
The Liberal Unionist Leader Maps Out
Programme.

The Libsral-Unionist Leader Maps Out
Programme.
London, Oct. 16.-Joseph Chamberlain.
M. T.. the liberal unionist leader, ad-
dressed the unonlst conference in Dur
ham to-day. He held that the unionlst
party was growing in strength at the ex-
pense of the Gladstonians and he insisted
upon the importance Of having a definite
policy Of social reforms. He defended I'm
detail the bill which he has prepared for
Introduction at the next session OF par
lament, providing for the furnishing OF
state aid to artisans In the purchase OF
homes OF their own, for the granting OF
old age pensions, for the Limitation of the
hours Of labor in shops and factories, for
the restriction Of pauper alien imfnigra-
ton, and for new employers liability
act, embodyng a contracting out clause.
On referring TO the adverse opinions OF
certain unionist papers on this bill ha
said that If he thought the criticisms
were approved by any considerable sec-
ton OF the unionist party he would resign
the responsible position he now held in tire
partys councils. The party would never
succeed he declared. with a barren pol-
ICY negative criticism or cynical indif.
ference.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
ILLNESS OF THE JAR.
The Disease of the Kidneys Shows no
Improvement.

improvement.
St. Petersburg, oct 1.-THE Oficial
Messenger this afternoon issued a special
edition, containing the following bulletin,
signed By Prof. Leyden and Drs. Zacharin,
Popoff and Beljaminon. issued to-day .af-
ter "a consultation between the physicians:
THE disease Of the kidneys shows no i'm
proVement. His maiestys strength has
diminished. The physicians in atten-
dance hope that the climate of the south
coast Of the Crimea will have beneficial
effect on the health of the czar."
Athens, oct 1G.-The government has
ordered the strictest enforcement Of lhe
regulations in regard TO passports to
Corfu, with a view Of insuring the safety
Of the czar during his sojourn in Ven
Ice.
Copenhagen oct. 1G.-The Poliken Of this
city published, under reserve, q statement
that the Gear intends to change the sue
cession to the throne. naming his younger
SON Michael as heir, in consequence Of
the Czarowitz's political views, Georges
succession being considered impossible,
owing to his bad health. The story is re-
garded as absurd.
Corfu, oct. 16.-The Greek government
and the local authorities Of the Island Of
Corfu are Dusily engaged in taking meas
ures for the safety Of the Gar The police
are carefully watching all the strangers
at Corfu and all arrivals from this time
on will b. required to give a good account
Of themselves The chateau OF the King
Of Greece is being placed in thorough or
der for the use Of the Car Several Rus
sian officials have already arrived here
and others are expected shortly.
The police precautions will include
patrol Of the shores Of the whole island,
in order to prevent the unauthorized land
ing Of strangers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
AoeUIA CREEKS ROBBERY.
Two Men Under Arrest at Washington
on Suspicion.

Washington, oct 16-The city police
have arrested two men suspected Of be-
ing implicated in the Acquia Creek train
robbery Of Friday night One of them,
John Smith, was locked up for acting
suspiciously but so far no information
of the robbery has been obtained from
him, and it is doubtful if ne is one of the
robbers.
The other arrested man calls himself
George F. Livingstone and claims to have
lived in Washington twenty-four years.
He does not however, appear to be well
acquainted with the city. Livingstone
had been spending money quite freely for
two or three days past, and had bought
new clothing, with the exception of a
shirt, which is begrimed with coal dust.
from which fact the officers hope that a
good clew has been found. When locked
up Livingstone had $50. which he said
his aunt had left him. He had not worked
for five years, but had been a telegraph
operator and train dispatcher, but in
tended never to work again. He will be
held pending an investigation.
Richmond, Va, oct 16--A Front Royal
special to the Dispatch says 1.-TWO sus-
picious men came here about dark last
night from toward the Rappahannock
country. One was heavy set; the other
tall, with dark brown hair and mustache
and high cheek bones. The tall man
bought a black worsted suit and wore
broad hat. He paid for the clothes with
a 10-dollar gold piece and sixteen silver
pieces. He carried an oil cloth Valise,
which seemed to be heavy and was
handled with great care. The heavy-set
man bought a black woolen cheviot sack
suit size 3S. He paid a 20-dollar gold
piece. Both bought canvas telescope
sathchels here
They asked for information about
trains and left town about p. m. At
a. m. to-day they took a Norfolk and
Western train for Shenandoah Junction
at Riverton, two miles off. They had on
the new suits when they took the train.
"A barber here who shaved the tall man.
whose beard was over a week old says
the man bore a striking resemblance 10
the cut of Carter in to-days Dispatch
They made conflicting statements ana
were exceedingly nervous. On leaving
town they separated, but whistled each
other together outside of town"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
HoRRInLY MuTrLATEp.
Two Boys Terribly Injured by an Ex-
plosion of Giant Powder Caps.

Mokelumne Hin, Cal, oct. 18.-Georgc
and James Tipp, aged 19 and II years re-
spectlvely were probably fatally injured
yesterday by the explosion Of q box Of
giant powder caps. They were found on
the road locked arm in arm, staggering
from side to side, both terribly mutllated.
The left hand Of James was gone. HIS
sight was destroyed, and his head, faee
and the upper part Of his body was cut ana
scared by fragments Of metal one Of
GEORGES eyes was gone and he VIII lose
the sight Of the other. The FIRST and Sec
ond fingers and thumb Of his left hand
were shot on James hand was found
near the place Of the explosion. SIN hold
inr 20 n half-burned cigarette. "a spark
from which caused the explosion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
COOKS GANG OF OUTLAWS.

The Band Demanding Meals of Farmers
But Paying for Them Liberally.
Mushogoe, I. T., Oct. 16.-The Cook gang
of outlaws has been in the neighborhood
Of Gibson station several days. They
have been boldly approaching places be
tween Verdigris and Arkansas river and
demanding their meals, for which they
pay literally. Yesterday they took dinner
about eight miles from here. 1t is re-
ported that they stated at one Of their
eating places that they were waiing for
more of their band to arrive Last night
Information was brought to town What the
full band is camped within two miles of
Muskogee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-17
FOUGHT OVER BREcK1NRIDeE.
One of the Men Involved in the Row
Shot and Fatally Wounded.

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 1G.-The recent
campaign against Congressman Breckin-
ridge has resulted in more bloodshed.
Buchanan Berry is thought to be dying
at Turner, forty-four miles east Of here.
from a pistol wound in the stomach. in
hicted by Q. B. James, foreman Of CON
struction employed by the railroad. The
two were discussing Breckinridge yester-
day and James said: "Brecklnrldge is q
man 1 fought through the civil war with.
He carried Bible on one shoulder and
lewd women on the other"
This anRered Berry, who was a strong
Breckinrldge man, and he struck James
with a chair James then drew n revolver.
and Berry struck him again. fired
Witnesses say James shot in self-defense.
He Is kept under guard at the hotel.
awaiting the result of Berry's wound
James is from Alabama and a cousin of
Jesse James.