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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
CAUCUS TO BE HELD.
Democrat to Meet Monday to Consider
tho Tariff Question.

N@OoS
tho Tariff Question.
WASHINGTON, Feb. % .--Senators Brice,
Hill and Gallery held q conference in
Senator Buffers committee room TODAY
and ten minutes after it had been con
cluded Senator Butler was circu a.inp
a call for Deu ocratic caucus to be held
Monday morning at IL o'clock TO con-
slider the tariff question and for other
purposes, such as the filling OF the
committee vacancies caused by the re-
tiremcnt OF Senators White and Wal.
thall.
After the two days lull caused by the
withdrawal OF Mills from the Senate
subcommittee on finance, and his re.
newal of association with that organiZa.
ton, the sub comm ittee as soon as the
Senate adjourned this afternoon, re-
sumed its sitting and took up the
tangled ends of the tariff bill in the
hope of reaching some conclusion before
the caucus meeting Monday.
The effort to get the Democrats to.
gether in caucus has aroused some
feeling, for the call is being circulated
by Democrats who are said to be OBJ.
jecting to the policy pursued by the
committee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
THE DAWN THE SENATE.
Washington's Farewell Address Read b
Martin, of Kansas


Martin, of Kansas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-There was no
business transacted in the Senate today
beyond the passage of House bill to
extend the time for building a street
railroad on the military reservation of
Fort Riley, Kan.
small discussion was started by
lloar over an arti;lo in the New York
Times relating to the establishment in
the State Of Florida Of the Honduras
lottery, survival Of tho Louisiana
lottery. and then the days session was
wound up by the reading Of Washing
toms farewell address.
1t was the third time in late years of
the observance Of that ceremony, OF
which Hoar is the author. On the first
occasion Ingalls,, Of Kansas. was the
reader; on the second Henderson, of
Nebraska. and to-day Martin, of Kansas.
There wore very few Senators present
and at the close Of the reading, at 1885
p. M, the Senate adjourned uotil Mon
dav
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
AFTER THE CORNELL SOPHOMOREs.
Several Clues That May Lead to the Arrest
OF the Perpetrators of the Fiendish Act


ITHACA. N Y. Feb 22.-Tne CITY
authorities think they have several
clues that will lead to tho arrest of the
sophorores who caused the death OF
Mary jackson, the colored cook. by
.lberating chlorine gas in the kitchen
adjoining the dining room where the
freshmen wero holding the class supper
tuesday night. They think they know
who purchased the tools to make the
holes in the floor of the kitchen and
where some Of the c1eD icals came from
The suspected students are b-ing
watched, and will be arrested if thew
try TO leave town.
Students Patterson, Mcneil md Nc
Culloch, who were suffering from the
FUMES OF the gas, are slowly recovering.
Exciting developments are expected
Tor physicians say that anyone who
knew how to arrange the chemical
apparatus and to produce chlorine gas
must have known how deadly the gas is
that was generated.
State Civil Service Com % issioner Van
Lset is foreman Of the coroners iury
that is setting on the case
PRESIDENT Schurman, of Cornell Uni
versity, said to day: ia connection
with this sad and deplorable circum.
stance two facts should be s.aLed First.
1t is not known that the perpetrators of
the act are mem bers OF the University.
Second, it is known that the act was
not the act Of the sophomores' class or
OF any other class in tho University.
The individual offenders, whoever they
may be, will, it is hoped, be discovered
and punished according to the severity
of the offense."
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Admiral stanton in washington

WAsHINGToN, y Feb. 90. Rear Admiral
oscar E. Stanton, who arrived in New
York yesterday from Colon with the
officers and crew of his Inflated flagship,
the kearsarge, reached Washington this
morning. He called at the Navy De.
partment about noon, but the Secretary
who is somewhat indisposed, was not
there.
Admiral Stanton will remain here to
give Secretary Herbert any informa ton
he may desire about the wreck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Whitecappers whip the Government In.
formers

CHARLESTON, KANAwHA Co, w Va,
Feb. EFT is just learned that D +.
Williams and VIVA Turley, two motion
sive farmers, were terribly whipped by
whltecaps about ten miles from this
city night before last
The men came to Charleston to day
and SWore out warrants for their assail
ants. The victims had given informa-
ton to tho Government about counter
fciting down in their neighborhood.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
MIR. wiman Taking Things Easv.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Erastus Wiman
steadfastly declines to receive visitors
since his incarceration in the Tombs
with the exception of his lawyers and
members OF his family. Warden Fallen
says that Mr.. Wiman, under the cir.
cumstances, does not appear unduly de-
pressed and seems to take matters
easy.
After the first great surprise at his
arrest he seemed to have summoned
much courage and does not betray any
unusual amount OF anxiety.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
PEINoTo SENDS GREETINGS.

He Expresses His Fluctuations to the
United States on the Occasion of WASH
ington's birthday.
copyrighted, 1891. by the United Press1
Rio DE JANEIIo, Feb. 22.-'rhe bishop
OF Rio has issued letter calling the
various congregations in his diocese to
Observance OF an eight days period of
fasting and prayer that the war may be
ended
Today President Peixoto sen. En- aide
with troop OF cavalry to the United
States legation conveying through the
United States minister his fluctuations
To tho Government at Washington on
the occasion OF Westinghouse birthday.
WASHINGroN, Feb 22.-rhe Secretary
OF the Navy received cablegrrm today
from Admiral Benham 1T Rio, dated
yesterday, announcing that tho Aqui-
daban had gone out of the horbor,
where she joined the Republica and
that both vessels stood away 20 the
South
This is taken to indicate that the
rebel ships were not on their way to
do battle with Peixotos now fleet,
which is daily expected at Rio from the
north, but we're on their way to Mello's
stronghold at the Island of Destsrro,
probably for securing reinforcements.
Consul Townes, of Danville Talks.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22.--W. +. TONNES.
United States consul general at Rio.
who arrived from that city to-day, was
seen soon after his arrival and consented
to speak OF matters in Brazil
do you think the March cleo tons
will bring the troubles to an end should
the warning be not otherwise terminated
in the meantime?" he WAS asked
Yes, | certainly 40"
When asked about the yellow fever at
Rio, Mr.. Townes said there is always
somc fever at Rio. but that no did not
consider the situation there in that
respect at all serious. He referred to
the fact that he had como home to take
his wife and children back with him,
When he left Rio there was an average
of ten cases OF fever a day in the city.
Tie consul general will proceed TO his
home in Danville, Va, Tomorrow, prob
ably stopping at Washington on his
way.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Bedford CITY Bud-ot.

BEDFORD CITY, Feb. 90 -Information
has been received of the brutal murder
OF Kit" Wilkinson, former residsnt
OF bedford, at his home in Ness county,
kans.
DID l.. Doggett, OF Roanoke, is in
the city.
Wilson Hopkins, OF Roanoke, spent
Sunday with friends here.
o. Hawkins was in sthe city on
business last Saturday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

RALEIGH, N. g., Feb 22-The medlco-
editorial party, which has made an ex-
tensive tour through the South for the
purpose Of examining the sanitary
qualities of the Piedmont region,
especially in North Carolina, will leave
for Portsmouth this evening upon the
Old Dominion line
They were entertained last night by
the chambt of comm cree in Raleigh at
handsome banquet, which was pre-.
coded by a reception, in which the
ladies OF the city took part, and was
followed by social gathering at the
club.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Educators Elect Otncers.

RICHMOND, Feb. 22.-The department
Of perintendents Of the National
Educational Association concluded its
annual session in this city tonight.
The election of officers this afternoon
resulted as follows; President, w. IL.
Maxwell, Of Brooklyn; first vice pres.
dent, 0. L. Carson, OF Ohio; second vice
president William +. Fox, OF Richmond;
secretary, James n. Carlisle, of Texas.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Get
Yourself

A little box. Cut a slot
In the top big enough to
let a nickel through. Put
it where you will see 1t
often. Then try the ex-
pertinent of dropping in a
nickel every day. 1t Will
fill up quicker than you
have any idea.
The contents will come
in handy for most any
thing; but the wisest and
safest thing is to take out
a little policy in the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Chances Against General Early Recovery

LYNcHBURG, Feb. 22-There is no
material change in the condition OF Gen,
eral Early since yesterday He is very
sick man and the chances are that ne
will not recover though his physician
says there is no immediate damage of
dissolution.
The old General was ont on the
streets Sunday and Monday OF this
week, but suffered relapse Tuesday
and has since been c,nnned 70 his bed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
VIRGINIA Rrain Prndncta

WASHINGTON, Feb 22.-The following
is list of patents issued to Virginia
inventors on Tuesday, as reported from
the office OF Patrick O'Farrell, solicitor
Of patents, Washington. D. c.: James
X. Bragg and j. M. Meyers, Richmond,
air brake hose coupling; Thomas Mari,
j. Graham, Buena Vista. coon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
WASHINGTOh'S NATAL DAY.
How It Was Observed Here and
Elsewhere.

Junior Order United American Mechanics
Hold % Largely Attended and Patriotic
Meeting Mt tho Old Opera House-De-
nartments at the Capital Closed and
Many Meetings Held There-The
Southern Society In New York Disap-
pointed On All Sides.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

WATERBURY,. Conn, Feb. 22.-A fire
which broke out this morning totally
destroyed the big dry goods house Of
Conlin Bros. on Exchange Place, in the
heart OF the city, ruined the stock com
pletely, and also swept away the dry
goods store OF Miller Il Peck, one of the
Oldest in tho city. The losses are very
heavy
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
CUMMINGS RESENTED ARREST.
AS Did Also Several Other Mem
bers Of the House.

The New York Congressman Said 1t Was
Disgrace to Hold n Farce Session on
SashingtonH Blrthday-SevoraI I'm.
successful Attempts Made to Adjourn,
But the Session Did Not Close Until
Bland, After Failing to Accomplish
Anything, 30 Moved.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
BANDS seginorage Bill May DO Aban
doned.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-There were
indications this afternoon that Bland
had carried his seginorage bill abou t
as far as it is possible to do under
existing conditions. A member OF the
committee on rules is authority for the
statement that, not Notwithstanding the
declaration of the caucus on Monday
afternoon, a sentiment is growing on
tho Democratic side of the House in
favor of abandoning the pending
measure,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
DOLE TO GET A GOOD SALARY.
President of the Hawaiian Republic to
Receive 6I2,OOOa Year
Copyright, 1891, by the United presso

Copyright, 1891, by the United Prcss)
HONOLULU, Feb. Is, via San Francisco,
Feb. 22.-Since the last outgoing mail
on the sth, affairs have remained quiet.
Minister Willis has made no communi-
cation to this Government since his
friendly letter on the 3ri.
The bill to separate the Office OF min
lister OF foreign affairs from that of
president became law on the Sth l..
The salary of the president was fixed at
Sl2, 0OO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Marshail & Wendell Plano.

LARGE stock of this old standard
piano in all styles and finish, both fancy
and plain woods just received by Hob
bic Music Company, 157 Salem avenue.
Call and see them. They are beauties.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

NORFOLK, Feb. 22.-Three colore,
servant girls were overcome by gas il
their room last night. One Is dead an,
the others are recovering.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Five Killed by a Boiler Explosion

WASHINGTON, Feb. GA dispatch
from Compile, La. says: Five men, one
white, were killed and several others
injured by the explosion Of boiler in
the oil mill Of Messrs. Freeman Il
Hayne here last night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
At Mrs. Flesher's School, No. 3as Camp.
bell street,

YOU are taught the entire system of
French dress and cloak making. design
ing, draping, basting, boning. pressing,
matching stripes, plaids, figures and
diagonsls; cutting the seamless waists,
waists without shoulder seams. seam
less princess costumes, French bias
darts, dartless fronts and bias under
arm cores and all other fine points az
now practiced by all firstclass French
and American lady tailors; private los
sons to dressmakers desiring to learn
the hne points; the system cuts so &C.
curateiy that personal fitting is not
necessary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
W. S. MCCLANAHAN & CO..

Fire, Life and Accident Insurance
Agents, 207 South Jefferson St,
opposite Terry Building.
Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
TUE WEATHER.

Forecast for Virginia: Generally fair,
: eio"lS risi.iI t.l2Tsiat:Ic, variable wludA,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
THE DAY IN WASHINGTON.

Anthe Departments Closed In Common
Grafton of the Birth of tho First President.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90 ALL the exec.
utive departments closed to day in
honor Of Washington's birthday, though
Congress remained in session. The Dis
trict National Guard paraded throug b
the snow and slush. Patriotic services
were held by the oldest inhabitants as
ISOLATION and the veteran volunteer fire
company. Gen. Jos. c. Breckenridge,
U A, delivered an address to the
'Sons of the American revolution" who
held their annual meeting at Welckers'.
The third Continental congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolutio
held an interesting meeting at which
an address of welcome was delivered by
the president general, Mrs. Adlai E.
Stevenson, the wife of the Vice Presi-
dent, to which Mrs. James S. Peck, the
wife of Governor Peck and State regent
of Wisconsin, responded.
DIR. Toner. one of Washington's vene-
rable and honored citizens, repeated a
custom which he has followed for many
years of entertaining the Washington
Monument Society. Vice President
Stevenson and other distinguished
guests were present.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Southern SncIafv

ooutherh society celebration In New York.
New York. Feb. 22.-What was in
tended to be celebration tonight of
Washington's birthday on an elaborate
scale had been planned by the New
York Southern Society. Owing to
strange mischance. however, many of
the guests Of honor expected did not
put in their appearance at the annual
banquet at Sherry's.
Despite these untoward circumstances
the affair was success. The speakers
invited included such prominent persons
as Secretary John G. Carlisle, Speak sr
of the House Of Representatives Crisp,
ConRressmen John Allen, Of Mississippi,
and Isador Rayner, of Maryland Col
Geo. Il. Mcclellan, the popular son of
the hero of Antietam, was also to have
been present to have met the sons of
men whom his father vanquished on
that famous field and afterwards ex-
tended the right hand of fellowship and
brotherhood
All these men accepted Invitations
and Congressman Rayner had even sent
prepared speech. Secretary Carlisle,
who was to have spoken on National
Credit" at the last moment sent tele-
gram TO the effect that his presence
was required in Washington and that
- W" IN POGoAOlO LUZ u1ul W dbGCn
Next came the news that Speaker Crisp
was unable to be present He wrote
that when he accepted the invitation
he expected Congress to adjourn over
the holiday, but as no adjournment was
had he could not leave Washington.
The next announcements were that Con.
gresham Rayner and Colonel Mcclellan
were i'll.
Private" Allen. of Mississippi, ap
parently appreciated the position of
President Deshon, of the society. With
the last moment the officers OF the club
began to hustle for speakers to take the
places Of the absentees. Congressman
Isador Strauss consented to take the
place of Mr.. Rayner, and Postm aster
Dayton, of this city. that of Colonel
Mcclellan.
The other speakers we're President
Charles Deshon, M. Verdery and James
L. Goodn. Among the guests were
John A. Mccall, John C. Calhoun,
Augustus Healy, Ellis Ii. Roberts, Elihu
Root, Gustav Schwab and Chas. S. Whit
ney
While President Deshon was speaking
ex-MaYor Abram S Hewitt entered the
banquet hall. He was asked to fill the
place OF Secretary Carlisle. and re-
sponded to the toast Of "Our National
Credit" which he did.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
NORTH WESTER
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

He Expresses His Fluctuations to the
United States on the Occasion of Wash
iDgtOn's birthday.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
Roxobel Notes.

Correspondence to TIE DEAOCRAr.D
RoxoBEL, n. c., Oct. Is, 1894.
Politics is getting hot.
The cotton crop will fall far short OF
the expectations sometime ago main
tanned in this section.
Hon. F. A. Woodland will deliver an
address at Roxobel on Oct. Both, and he
will have a good hearing.
Miss Matte Livermon returned and
re-entered the State Normal and Indus
trial school last week.
Mr.. Chas. Boone has been confined
to his room nearly fortnight with ty-
phoid fever. He is now convalescing.
Mrs. Jas. H. Peele, who has been in
Portsmouth visiting friends and under
going treatment of her eyes, returned
home Tuesday.
Mrs. Alanson Capehart after a lengthy
sojourn with relatives in Norfolk
county, Va, returned home Monday.
Miss Fannie Norfleet, an accomplish
ed daughter of Col. S. A. Norfleet, went
to Asheville last week to spend short
while with her brother, DR.. E. Norheet,
who is there for his failing health.
EUGENE.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
Ringwood Ripples.

Correspondence to THE DEMoCRAT.)
RINGwOOD, n. c., Oct. 10, 1894.
Weather is fine.
Frost this a. m.
Mrs. A. E. Harrison OF Weldon a
most amiable christian lady who has
many friends here is on visit for a
few weeks to Mrs. c.. A. Williams.
Tom Emmett Matthews, the 7-year,,
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. II. c.. Matthews
died of congestion this week.
Politics is dull.
DIR. G. E. Matthews and David Bell
Esq, spoke here Saturday and made 8
| fine impression. Mr.. Bells was mos
logical and forcible speech, and he
converted several Populists and pu
the colored people to thinking.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
A Grand Feature

A Grand Feature
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla is that while 1t
nnrifies the blood and sends it courslng
through the veins full of richness and
health, it also imparts new life and vlg
or to every function of the body
Hence the expression 80 often heard
Hoods Sarsaparilla made new per-
son of me-" 1t overcomes that tired
feeling so common now.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetabl, per
fectly harmless, always reliable and
beneficial.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
Weldon Dots.
"a The nEMOcRAHl

(Correspondence to THE DEMOCRAr.)
WELDON, N. c., Oct. Is, '94.
Several who attended the Baptist As
ISOLATION at Scotland Neck passed
through here to-day, and they express
ed themselves as being highly pleased
with their visit to Scotland Neck. They
were loud in their praises of the cour-
tesies received from your citizens.
Rev. w. J. Smith was in town to-day
on his return from Washington. D. C.
w. B. w.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
Latest Millinery.

Owing to the nearness OF the asso-
citation I will not have time to nave
nv usual Fall opening, but am pre-
nared to receive orders at once anc
think I can furnish the latest styles, Al
have just returned from the Paris O
America, New York City.
Miss KATE G. TILLERY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
COMING AND GOING.
Folks You Know or May Know.

Miss Lena Ha1riss Of Greenyille Is on
a visit to her brother, Mr.. Jas. L. Har-
riss.
Mr.. w. C. Finch of Ringwood is Wis
lting his daughter, Mrs. w. w. Jones.
Mr.. Willie Gray of Tarboro is here
on a visit to his relatives.
Mrs. W. C. Allen, of Wilson, is here
on visit to her friends who are very
glad to see her.
Mr.. and Mrs Claude Kitchin re
turned home Monday after severa
weeks absence. Mr.. Kitchin has beer
in the western part OF the State exa m
lining banks.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18

Every mother should know that
Group can be prevented. The first sym
ton of true Group is hoarseness. Inls
is followed by peculiar rough cough
If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is
given freely as soon as the child be
comes hoarse or even after the cough
has developed it will prevent the at
tack. % and so cent bottles for sale
nv E.. T. Whitehead 4 Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18

NIB. Josey is offering go cents dress
goods at 81 cents.
Full line of Bed Room Toilet Sets at
n. B. Josey's.
On next Tuesday, October 2, we shall
have special sale of Linen Goods
table damask, towels, napkins, doylles
sides, etc. It will pay every lady to
call and buy on that day.
n. B. JOSEY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
SALE OF LAND.

BY virtue of power in me vested by
that deed of trust executed to me on
the oath day of December, 1890, by
R. L. Flemming and his wife which Is
recorded in the Registers Office for
Halifax county, in Book SO on page 49,
I shall sell for cash at auction in Scot
land Neck on the 9th day of October
1894, the land therein described, being
that land near DawsOn's x Roads, and
adjoining the lands Of the late 7. K
Harris, Joseph Barnes, Jack Keel and
j. H. Branch, and containing fifty
acres more or less.
This September %, 1894.
9 27 At w. A. DUNN, Trustee.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
Rules Adopted BY the NC. Press

Rules Adopted BY the NC. Press
Association April ~, 1893.
The sum of not less than five cents
per line will be charged for "cards OF
thanks" resolutions of respect" and
"obituary poetry; also for obituary
notices other than those which the ed
itor himself shall give as matter OF
news.
Notices of church and society and
all other entertainments from which
revenue is to be derived will be charg-
ed for at the rate of five cents line.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-10-18
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor on the
estate of E. c. Biggs deceased, this
is no notify all persons having claims
against said estate to present them to
the undersigned or to my attorney, 4.
H. Smith, for payment. All persons
indebted to the estate will please make
payment. This Oct. II, 1894.
10 Is Ct w. S. BIGGs, Executor,