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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
HIS ATTEMPT FOOLED.
A Negro Arrested on IA Very Serious
Charge.

a Negro Arrested on Very Serious
Charge.
William Smith, alias William Powell,
a young negro about 90 years of age,
was arrested yesterday morning by
Hatcher Mason in the southwestern
part of tho city on the charge Of at
tempted assault on Miss Willie Rey-
nolds, OF Craig county, who is visiting
Mrs. Gish.
Smith has been working for Mrs.
Mason, who has charge OF Mrs. Gish's
farm, for sometime. Saturday night be.
tween 10 and ls o'clock Miss Reynolds,
who was asleep in her bedroom, WAS
awakened by the fend. who held a
cooked revolver in his hand
Her screams brought tho household
to her chamber and frightened her
wouldbe assailant away. Mr. Mason
had good reasons for thinking Smith
was tho guilty party and yesterday
morning accused him Of the attempted
crime. He confessed that he was in
the room, but claimed that no only
went there for the purpose of brighten
ing Miss Reynolds.
Mr.. Mason brought the prisoner to
the jail and acquainted the city officials
with the facts.
The matter was kept very quiet and
the charge OF stealing revolver was
placed against him on the police records.
TIMES reporter ascertained the
above facts and requested the city SER
geant to allow him to have an interview
with the prisoner, but was very politely
refused. The preliminary trial will not
come up for few days probably, as it is
thought there were other parties impli-
Gated in the matter. and an effort is be-
ing made to capture them,
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AT The NATIONAL CAPITAL.
But Little Business Transacted
In the Senate Yesterday.
Conference Report On the Sunday Ctvis
Appropriation Bill Considered-Ths
Government Printing Omce Site Goes
Over Until the Next session--Costsn
Ezports-Resignations Requested.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ID The principal
matter before the Senate to dav WAS the
conference repord on the sundry civil
appropriation bill. The conferees had
agreed upon all the subjects in dispute
between the two houses except as to .
dozen, on which further conference was
asked.
Chief OF these was the question of 9
site for new Government printing Of
ice. The Senate, when the bill was be-
fore 1t, had adopted an amendment for
the purchase of what is known as the
Malone lot, and the House had subst; :,
tuted for that provision looking to the
retention of the present building and
the acquisition of adjoining property on
which to erect additional buildings.
As 1t was understood that the house
was unyielding to the Malone site.
Sherman, In order to defeat the House
proposition, moved to recede from the
senate amendments; and, although that
motion was ruled out ON point of order,
It's purpose WAS attained by the Senate
refusing on yea and nay vote ga to
2s) to agree to the House substitute.
mentary objection to Sherm ans motion
to recede from Senate amendments.
which motion was renewed by Aldrioh.
and was carried by vote OF 80 to 10.
The effect of this is to take out of the
bill all provisions for the printing office
site and to let the matter go over till
next session.
There WAS short executive session
between IL and 1, at which the Chinese
treaty was ratified. At 3 p. m. the SEN.
ate adjourned until tomorrow.
Report OF Cotton Exports.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13-The bureau
of statistics reports that the exports of
cotton for the month of July last
amounted to $4,000, o63 and duriug the
eleven months ended July 81, 1894, to
S2o4, $685. in July, 1898, to SIS, $50, 400,
and during the eleven months ended
July, 1893, to SlS7, 301, $40.
designations Asked For
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Resignstions
have been requested by Secretary Car
Isle from Geo. w. Ashcroft, inspector
OF hulls at Nashville, Tenn, and o. O.
Dugges, inspector of steamboiiers at
Nashville.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
A SUCCESSFUL OPENING.
Mabel Paige Inaugurates The
Theatrical Season Here.

The theatrical season OF 1894 S opened
last night under the most suspicious
circumstances. The handsome and
spacious Academy OF Music was literally
packed from pit to dome. Every seat in
the house was occupied while a great
many stood.
Mabel Paige and her strong support.
Ing company in 1.-The Other Girl" was
the attraction selected for the opening
night, and the wisdom OF this selection
was demonstrated by the magnificent
audience.
Mabel is no stranger to Roanoke. She
has been seen here several times before,
and has always been prime favorise
with the theater-going public. who have
closely watched her march toward fame
and renown.
In the past twelve months Mabel has
improved greatly in her work. She is
now charming, dazzling, fun.making
and mtrth-provoking little actress, no
longer taking childrens parts, but por-
traying much older characters with the
ease and sangfroid of much older and
experienced artistic. Added to her ac-
complishments as an actress ie her spe.
cialty work. Her singing and dancing
last night instantly caught the audience,
and she was repeatedly encored.
The company supporting the little
star is particularly strong one, being
happily free from those "sticksS SO
often found in rerertoir companies.
d. Guy Woodward, as DR.. Knobble,
and E. 81. O'Connor as Bruno Msdell,
were particularly good. Their singing
was we'll received, and O'Connor's song
and dance with Mabel brought down the
house. Arthur Denver as Prof. Kill
quick, and Louis MARITIME. as Josephus,
sustained their parts we'll. Harry Sig
guis, as Tom, tho servant, created
laugh whenever he came on the stage.
The lady members OF the company
were also strictly in the show. Miss
Jessie Emission and Miss Bessie Warren
were both perfect in their respective
characters, while one OF tho most pleas
ing features OF the entertainment was
the dancing OF Miss Amy Paige. This
young lady has few equals on the stage
In her line of business and as dancer
is entitled to rank with Carmencita,
Cyreen and the other high kicking
favorites. Everything considered Man
ager Moiely has undoubtedly the
strongest reperteir company on the
road. They will remain the balance
Of this week at the Academy and each
performance should be witnessed by
crowded house. IA Spanish Romance"
will be the attraction tonight.
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THEY COULD NOT PLAY BALL.
Roanoke Easily Defeated by the
Legislators.
The Home Team Again Played Yellow
Ball-Cross Could Rot Hold tho Heavy
Hittern Downtown Hsme Runs Made.
moLhughlin's Poor Umpiring-Gover-
nor O'Ferrsli VIII witness ro-dsy's
Game.

After two days of good ball playing
Roanoke took slump yesterday and
gave another one of those exhibitions
which have been characterized as
Chinese ball, and in which the home
team is becoming very proficient.
But the poor playing was not entirely
responsible for the defeat. Cross was
in the box for the home team and he
was batted hard. HIS poor support
seemed to rattle him, as we'll 1t might.
In the fourth inning with the bases
full he gave Wells his base on balls,
forcing in a run.
McHooveter and Maginnis seemed
anxious to Guido each other in bad
playing. Both are charged with three
errors. and they had q great deal to do
with the run getting.
played their positions we'll, especially
Ellis and Csvanaugh. Some of their
stops and plckups were first class.
Baily pitched good game, being par.
tioularly effective when men were on
bases. O'Hagan and Boyd put the ball
over the fence for home runs, as did
also McGann and Foster.
McLaughlin's umpirlnR was very vel.
low both on balls and strikes and base
decisions. On two occasions Bailey
made plain balk. but mclaughlin
could not see it. Both times a Roanoke
runner was caught by it.
tits unnecessary to give detailed
description of the game. Richmond
bunched their hits at the same time
that Roanoke punched their errors.
Governor O'Ferrall and q party from
Blue Ridge Springs will witness to. days
game. Fitzmorris will pitch for Roa-
noke and Nevins may 20 in the box for
the visitors.
Following is the score:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
ROANOKE DELEGATES MEET.

Preparing for the Convention Which As
sembles Here Tomorrow.
meeting OF tho Roanoke delegates
and alternates to the Congressional con
vention, that meets in the Opera House
in this city tomorrow st noon, was held
last night in the Office OF Col. s. s.
Brooke, clerk OF the court. R. Randolph
Hicks was elected permanent chairman
OF the Roanoke delegation, and the fol-
lowing delegates we're elected on the
various committees: Credentials, E. j.
Rowan; resolutions A. P. Staples; per-
manent organization, j E. Yonge.
A motion was made that the delega-
ton be instructed to vote for Thos. w.
Miller. This motion was oppos6d on
the grounds that q portion of the dele
gates and alternates we're elected unin-
ssructed. and while they intended to
vote for Mr.. Miller, they desired to go
into the convention the same way they
were elected by the people in the wards
which they represented.
The district committee will meet at
the Opera House Wednesday morning st
10 O'Clock. The ommittee Is composed
as follows: w. A. Glasgow, OF Roanoke,
chairman Il. w. Scott, OF Charlotte; r.
b. Watkins, OF Halifax; Graham Clay.
tor OF Bedford, and A. IL. Burroughs, Of
Lynchburg.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14

THE GOODMAN TRIAL.
Witnesses for the Defense are
Now Being Examined.

RICHMOND. Aug. 13.-In the trial of
the Goodman case at Covington to-day
Miss Dodge was introduced to show the
grudge Of Goodman against Parsons, as
indicated by his general conduct toward
the Parsons family. The defense OBJ.
jected, and after lengthy srgum ant
the testimony was excluded. The court
ruled she could only testify ss to spe celtic
conduct towards Parsons daughters, as
charged in the letter.
The commonwealth rested here. Mr..
Craig had rule issued for Alice Phelps,
and stated he had to compel all the
Phelps witnesses to attend the trial
The first witness for the defense was
Mr.. o. 3. Smith, the Chesapeake and
Ohio freight agent at Clifton Forge, who
testified that the reputation of the
Phelps woman for truth and veracity
was very bad.
Mayor w. H. Davis. ex- Mayor T. P.
Boweles, Capt. R. II. Davis, Henry
Saunders and 1. s. Wood all corrobo-
rated Mr.. Smith, and said that the
reputation Of the women was very bad.
When these witnesses had been heard
the defense asked indulgence until
morning, when they would have addi-
tional witnesses and be ready to con-
tinue.
Captain Goodman will be put on the
stand tomorrow, after some of his wit.
nesses have been examined, with q view
to breaking down certain parts Of the
common wealth testimony, aud his story
OF the killing and circumstances leading
thereto will be followed by the evidence
of others who will corroborate his state.
ments to certain points. Numerous
friends will also testify to his good
character.
Mr.. Parrish announced this evening
that the defense expected to get all
their evidence in by tomorrow night
unless the examination shall prove more
tedious than is anticipated. 1t is ex-
pected that the commonwealth will in
troduce a good deal of testimony in
rebuttal and the argument on instruc
tions will hardly be reached before
Wednesday afternoon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
PULLMAN STRIKERS RETURNING.
They are Willing to Go Back to Thei
Old Places.


Old Places.
CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-The gates OF the
Pullman Company's big plant at Pull
man who beseiged this morning by q
host Of the striking employees who came
seeking work and who signifed their
willingness to go back to their old posi-
tions. At 9 o'clock the general foreman
found that he had 1,7SS men on hand
ready for work.
Others who are competent and willing
arc to begin work just as fast as those
parts of the works now closed can be
started up. All old employees returning
will get their places back until the full
quota Of men needed is at work. As
that full number of men Is but 1000,
the officials of the company feel certain
that it will not be long before the works
will be running full blast again.
Among those who returned were 200
Swedes, skilled workmen, to whom the
company gave places.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
A Paper Cbanres Hands.

RALEIGH, Aug. 13-The News and
Observer, the leading Democratic paper
in North Carolina, has changed hands
Mr.. Josephus Daniels is the president
of the new company and will direct the
policy of the paper. Mr.. w. E. Chris.
tian, late general correspondent of the
New York Press. and Mr.. f. l.. Merritt,
late associate editor OF the North Caro-
linian, have taken positions on the staff.
A. R. b. Arendall is business manager.
The company Is strong one and en-
braces many Of the leading men in the
State
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
Standing of the Clubs.
Where They Play Tomorrow
Richmond at Roanoke.
Petersburg at Lynchburg.
Norfolk at Newport News
Yesterdey,s NATIONAL League Gamen.

At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 10 runs, 10
hits, errors Boston, 5 runs, 10 hits,
errors. Batteries: Stein and Daley;
Hudson and Tenny.
AT Observation-Disclosures, l run, 1
hit, errors. New York, s runs, 8
hits, errors. Batteries: Hawke,
Eeper, Inks and Robinson; Meekin and
Farrell.
AT Pittsburg-Pittsburg, IA runs, 10
hits. errors. Chicago, II runs. Is hits,
errors. Batteries: Ehret. Smith, COL
colough and Merritt; Terry, Hutchison
and Sohriver.
The two games at Philadelphia be-
tween Washington and Philadelphia
were postponed on account of wet
grounds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
Fatal Shooting at Norfolk.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ia special to
the Post from Norfolk says e. X. Alex
ander, young negro, fired two shots in
the head of Della Stovall, also colored,
In barroom here to day and then shot
herself in the right temple. Both are
dangerously wounded and it is not be-
lieved either can live. Alexander had
ordered drinks and the woman was
about to raise hers to her mouth when
she was shot. Cause, unrequitted love.
Tho Stovall woman was formerly from
Roanoke
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
Heavy Batting at Lynchburc.

LYNCHBURG, Aug. 13-Both the
Lynchburg and Petersburg ball players
had their batting clothes on to-day as
Pitchers Anderson and Smith found
out before the game was over. Both
pitchers were hit so hard that substitutes
had to be put in. The contest was close
and one OF the most exciting exhibitions
OF the national game seen on the dia-
mond this season. The features of the
game were home runs by Honeycutt and
Farrell, of Petersburg, and Knox, Of
Lynchburg. The score:
Il. ii. K.
Lynchburg ......... D I 3 4 O 0 Oil II 4
Petersburg. 2 05 . = OIL 0x-l2 10 4
q, Batteries: Anderson, Moran and Webster;
Smith, Foreman and Trost.1
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
CONFESSED THEIR CRIME.
They Wore Then Taken Out and Lynch ed

They Wore Then Taken Out and Lynched
JACKSONVILLE, Aug. ia special tc
the Times Union from Luraville says
The two negroes, who outraged Miss
Potts in Lafayette county few days
ago, were caught near Macalpin early
this morning. They confessed their
guilt, and were carried to the scene OF
their crime and lynched.
Miss Potts, the victim of the negroes,
Is only fourteen years old. She was as.
saulted on August and left unconscious
in the woods. She recovered and
dragged herself home and told what lad
happened, Since then posses have been
in pursuit of the brutes. Miss Potts
mind has been affected by her terrible
experience, and it is thought that she
will never recover.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
A National Bank su,pends.

WICHITA, Kas. Aug. 13.-The Wichita
National Bank, the oldest banking in
ssltution in the southwes went into
the hands Of the comptroller OF the cur
rency this morning. Their last report,
made in July, showed only S26, 900 in
specie on hand. 1t is said the bank
holds considerable bad paper. The
county commissioners have $4,000 in
the bank. The direct cause of the sus.
pension is not given out, and figures are
unattainable at the present hour.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
Danger of a water Famine.

ALLIANCE, Ohio, Aug. l3.-Owing to
the drought the iron mills at Irond ale
were compelled to close down Saturday
night for want of water for the engines.
The water works at Salineville have
gone dry and the village is almost en-
tirely without prote ,tion in case of fire.
The streams are almost all dry and
farmers are compelled to haul water for
stock. The drought is the severest ex-
perienced for ten years
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
The Imprisoned Populists Released

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 13.-Editor
Rsppapert, Leroy Templeton, Cen"
Jenkins and G. L. GilliRan, who were
arrested here Sunday for holding a
Populist meeting, were released to-day.
The case would not hold. Gilligan is
ex.ohairman of the Montana Democr tic
State committee, while Templeton is
one of the best known men in Indiana
They refused to give bond and spent
the night in jail. Now they will retaliate
with suit for damages.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
Corbett aud Jackson VIII Not Fich.

NEw York, Aug. 13.-There will be
no fight between Corbett and Jackson.
The two heavy weights met this after
noon and called each other buffers and
finally declared all negotiations looking
toward meeting between the two Off.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
a Valuable Testim onial.
MUSIC STUDIO OF


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100 SEVENTH AVENUE,
ROANOKE, VA.
Hobbie Music Company
GENTLEMEN: The Marshall & Wen
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The tone is sweet, rich and full, and the
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and responsive. l take pleasure in Civ.
ing my testimonial, although you do
not need it, as the instruments speak
for themselves, and any musician can
not fail to recognize their superiority.
ELLA GoTTsCHALK SEELIGsoN.
August II, 1894.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
Fitzsimmons and Creeden Matched.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 13.-At noon to-day
Dan Creedon, champion middleweight
OF Australia, signed articles to fight
Bob Fitzsimmons for purse of SIS, coo
before the Olympia Club, OF New Or
leans, on the night OF September &c. As
both men will be required to draw to 1853
pounds 1T Is believed that Fitzsimmons
cannot stand the reduction.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
SCORE BY INNINGS.
8 SUMMARY.

Earned runs-Roanoke, 3; Richmond. g. Base
on balls-On Cross, ?; Off Bailey, g. Struck out
BY Cross. q by Bailey 3. Home runs-O' uagan,
Boyd, Mccain, Foster. Double plays-Elis
Boyd, Crockett Passed balls-wells, l. stolen
bases-Boyd, Kahn, Phillips Umpire. mclaughlin
Time OF gamc-One hour thirty-fve minutes
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14

TRAVELLING men throughout this part
of Virginia will find the Hotel Carroll,
at Lynchburg, a thoroughly omfortable
place to spend Sunday. Location con-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
No Game at Newport News.

NORFOLK, Aug. 13.-At Newport
News-Newport News-Norfolk game
postponed on account of rain.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
Five Dollars Reward

WILL be paid for the detection Of any
person tearing down or mutilating the
show paper of AL. G. Fields' minstrel
show.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
THE SENATE BILL AGREED TO.
This Action Determined Upon
at the Caucus Yesterday.

The House Conferess Discharged. and
Their Amendments withdrawn-This
Action Bitterly Attacked by Proninont
Democratic ACCOMPLISHMENTS Bills
Passed Placing Coal, Iron and Sugar on
the Free List.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
LOOK A LITTLE
WAY AHEAD -

Don't wait till your roof
wears out before you have 1t
attended to. If there Is a lit
tie leak thsre now, it may
grow unless stopped
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
ROANOKE.

Total.".e ga 10 10 Total. IS IA 25.l4 4
boyd out struck by battrd ball.
fEllis out running out OF line
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-14
THE WEATHER.

- Forecast for Virginia.: Fair, except
showers on the coast; warmer in
,astern portion; east winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-20
HOLIDAY PRESENTS GALORE.

The holiday window display OF r. H. Macy Co.
Sixth-ave and Fourteenth-st.. has come To be one
of the recognized sights OF each recurring holiday
season. This year. In connection with their thirty
seventh Christmas opening OF holiday goods. 1t is
attracting particular attention. The shops inside are
already crowded with buyers OF Christmas presents
and the adjacent side walks overflow with humanity.
Just present the sidewalk people have rather the
advantage; their show round for them II
they only wait long enough they see II all 1t Is "A
truly continuous performance II not OF living at
least of moving pictures 1t really does not matter
much where a beginning is made the entire piano.
rama Is sure to go by in time. In the corners. one
toward Slxth-ave and one toward Fourteenth-st..
stand two gorgeous figures who hold shields on
which the programme Is set forth Convcntlonally,
II begins with Solomon and the Queen OF Sheba
Solomon is seated his throne. surrounded by
courtiers musicians and attendants. To him enters
the Queen followed in three succeeding pictures by
an Oriental train Of camels. elephants. paanquns
with ravishing Arabian women. captive lions and
tigers and an army OF slaves. Next come three
scenes from the adventures OF Gulliver in irob-
dlngnag. CULVER is discovered by Glumdalclitch.
he is Interviewed by the wise men; he sails In "A
boat propelled by gales from the ladies' fans
Then from the Bible and the Dean the show revoives
10 ARABIAN Nights" and fairyand. Sinbad IL seen
wasting his estate with feasts and prodigality. lie
sets sail for the Indies. 10 recoup MS fortunes lie
fights with rhinoceros Last comes the JACK r OF
whole remarkable series was composed and exc
cuted by Alfred Alexander: the panorama Is by Mr..
Bassi formerly Of the Paris Opera
For those who succeed In passing the show out
side the show inside offers scarcely less noticeable
variety Of sights and scenes spread over
~ exhibited temptingly There are toys. dolls. fancy
leather goods. gold and silver ornaments and a
theseNso r. II. Macy & Co. decIare-are cheaper
for the new tariff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-20
BITS OF LEGAL NEWS.

Judge Freedman yesterday reversed decision
the application of ANDY Horn for an order to
compel the Board OF Excise to grant him all
night license for his barroom, adjoining the
trance to the Bridge.
Judge Truax. in the Supreme Court handed down
a decision Yesterday denying the application for
the discharge OF Pauline HUMMER from the Prot
estant Episcopal IIouse OF Mercy Her mother had
her committed Just TO brighten her but cannot OBJ
tain her release now without the consent Of the
Gerry Society.
Robert -. Evans has brought suit Ia The Su-
preme Court to recover balance OF So 10 that
he alleges he lent his brother Siias j. Evans. ship
broker at No. 20 South-st.. on April 4, 1881. The
trial OF the suit began yesterday before Justice
Barrett. The plaintiff testified that n had lent TO
his brother s. 1s2 So the amount Of legacy that ne
had the same day received from the estate OF his
father He says Of this amount tirre was repaid
A.569 %. and the balance he desire. to recover In
the cross-examinaiion 1t was brou.ht our :ant the
plaintiff was In the defendants debt 10 the extent
OF $4,000 although the debt had been contracted In
1859, and outlawed The defence IL that the
plaintiff gave th!s money part payment OF the
debt. and not wishing to take all his brother had