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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Fire Last Night.

a two-story frame cottage, belonging
to j A, Baker, former Roanoke real
estate agent, on Fairfax avenue, near
Moorman road, and occupied by three
colored families, caught fire last night
at 1O:45 o'clock. The blsze was discov-
cred by some boys on Park street and
an alarm sounded from box l23.
Tho Friendship Fire company was
soon at the scene and tho flames quickly
extiugnished, but not before the house
had been damaged TO he extent OF $500
Tho household effects OF tho inmates
were damaged seriously by fire and
water. MIR Baker il in business in Ala
oana and IL could no, be learned las.
night whether or not the building was
insured Tho origin of tho ire, which
began in The interior of the building, / Z,
unknown
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Meeting of tho Il. and y. stookholder,

Meeting OF the X. and y. Stockholders.
The annual meeting of she share
holders Of the Roanoke and Southern
Railroad Company was held yesterday
morning at II o'clock at Hotel Roa ooke
and the following officers cleo tod for the
ensuing year: President, T. H. Fries;
frst vice president, H. s. Trout; second
vice president, John Gill; third vice.
president, j. Ell Spencer; secretary, A.
j. Hemphfll; treasurer, w. q. Mcdowell
The old board of directors was re elected
also.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
That Fifth Ward Band.

All parties interested in tho organiza.
ton OF the Fifth ward silver cornet
band are requested to meet at Riley &
Tlnsley's store, corner Second avenue
and Park street n. W, Thursday even
ing. The indications are that the people
OF this section will be successful in
organizing this band.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Chairman ElIyson Here.

Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson, chairman of
the State Democratic com mittee, was in
the city yesterday morning en- route
homo from Wythcvillc. While here he
held consultation with Chairman W.
A. Glasgow, and other Democratic lead
ers. Mr Glasgow ia very hopeful of the
success of the party in Southwest Viz
ginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
"woIf Men" Of OIden Times.

Herodotus tells of certain sorccrcrs who
once every year had the power of trans
forming themselves into wolves. Marcel.
lus l'idctcs says that in his day men were
frequently attacked by u species of mad
ness which caused them to believe tina,
they had been transformed into wolves
and hycnas. Such persons spent the night
bowling around gravcyards.- Louis
Republic
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Opening of Virginia College.

Virginia College for Young Ladies'
will open the second annual term to.
day with flsttering prospects. Over
forty young lady boarders have already
arrived and large number are ex
pected to-day. These is no doubt that
the enrolment will be much larger
this year than last, when the school
had $50 names on the roll
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Work of tho Courts.

The time Of the circuit court yester.
day WAS chiefly occupied in tho trial Of
the suit Of Hugh Brown vs.. the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company for
$4,000 damages. The case will proba.
bly, asst several days.
Owing to the absence of Common
wealth's Attorney Hartwell, who is at
tending United States court at Lynch
burg, nothing will be done in the Hus-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
prohibitionists and populi.ts to Speak

B. Lucy Hoge has. received q letter
from State Chairman Gibbs OF Staunton,
of the Prohibition party, announcing
that Col. j. R. Miller of Pulaski, Rev.
Sam Small and o. s. Rue ger, the Popu
lo-tFohibitionist candidate for Congress
will speak at the Old Opera House Mon
day night, September II. Colonel
Miller has also written letter saying
that ne will be here at that time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Anniversary CelebratIon.

Tho Ladies' Home Society of the
bethany Presbyterian Church celebrated
Its anniversary last night by giving
very enjoyable festival at the residence
OF Mrs. G. Reudy, No. 524 First street
8. o., which was largely attended. Re-
freshments were served from until ii
o'clock. The affair was very successful.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Police Justice Williams court.

John Pearson was fined So at Justice
Wliilana' court yesterday morning for
creating q disturbance on the streets
Tom Mcdaniel enriched tho treasury SO
for liz ling Robert Foutz got drunk
and paid So for The privilege. Charles
Edwards was fined $40 for selling tainted
me at.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Found Carp in the Pond.

fierce Of men under ]. M. knight,
In draining small pond in tho West
End near the river, yesterday found
about 100 carp in jhe pond. The fish
weighed from to IL pounds each.
Inc pond his been in existence about
three years
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
An Interesting Address.

Rev G. Jones, pastor of the First
Baptiss Church OF Chattanooga, de-
llvered an excellent address, at the CAL
vary baptist Courch last night. The
speech was very instructive and inter
esting and was listened 20 by large
number OF poopis.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

LADIES and gentlemen: 'Those who
have boys to cothe prepare to clothe
them now" We have just opened the
handsomest line of dress and school
suits ever shown in the city.
JOSEPH COIN. e M. Dawson, Manager.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
I'.atey phOnOrittin

HE Estey Phonorium organ il C. won.
Herful instrument. 1t is just what has
boon needed by churches who do not
wish TO invest in a large pipe organ.
Call at Hobbin Music Co S warerooms
and examine it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Rsisa OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
streets by Times Roporters-Points
Po1iticai, Social and General Happen.
ing Yesterday.
U. 8. Internal Revenue Reoe,pts.

The United States internal revenue
receipts at the Office of Collector J. G
johnson for the month of August were
as follows: Beer, Si34. rs; cigars, Sl25. 40;
TOBACCO, 81, 600; total, 81 ,56O.65.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

y pamsol il shades %; pini, and yc..ow
softly blended, pHrtry> cdrra;!nn, MN
deep border az iyrcguariv nnd clos,
set petals, cluster Of thy flowers AZ a.,
.crrulc hanging loosely from ribhon, nn,
mother in loop, Of ribbon on the handlc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

AS THERE are many cows dying in our
city, it behooves owners of cattle to
see that their cattles' systems are kept
in perfect order. They can do this by
using United States stock food, for sale
by w. b. STUART, the feed dealer, 16S
Church avenue 8. w.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Reviva, at the United Brethren Chu,

An interesting and successful revival
OF religion is in progress a. the United
brethren Church. Tho pastor, Rev S.
l.. Rice is being assisted by Rev. j. w.
Howe. presiding elder OF the Shenan
doah district OF the Virginia conference }
of tho United Brethren Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
They Refused to Work.

Nineteen colored mon, residents of
Salem who Eav been working in the
oliver coal mines near Connellsville,
"a, came nome yesterday. Tho con-
pany reduced t.e wages to 2S cents per
car losd and the Salem darkies refused
to woi
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

For indigestion and all other
condltlonsresuiting from con-
stlpation, go by the book on
Beecham's pills.
Book free, pills CSC. At
drugstores or write to B F
Allen Co, 365 Canal st. New
York.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

For the last 10 years the Academy VI
Philadelphia has been aSsiduously making:
collection of human skulls, which now
number we'll up into the thousands Ii is
the finest collection of the kind in tho
world
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

THAT oily and rough skin cured and
the face and hands beautified by John
sons Oriental Soap; medicated and
highly perfumedl Sold by Christian &
Barbee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

There is much tenderness in this seem
ingly cruel world, but the butcher rarely
finds it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

tings Court for few days except the
consideration Of chancery cases.
j.. Ii. Cutchin qualified to practice
law in the Hastings Court yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

FOR SALE-FINE RESIDENCE
\ site on Ninth avenue 8. W. +, between
Park and Grove. Decided bargain to
one OF moderate circumstances: easv
terms. Address LOT" this Office.
S4tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

The first known dictionary was OF the
Chimes iHn@mS", contained ljC0O CHAR.
setter and w;.s compiled 1y l.,. out iar
y. c. nee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
Cure for Headache.

As remedy for all forms of headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the
very best II effects n perm anent cure,
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to it's influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial
In cases of habitual cons ii patton Eec-
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use Of this medicine. Try it
once. Large bottles only fifty cents at
Chris ian & Barbee's drug store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

DISSOL LUTON NOTICE.-THN
~ firm Of Msssie & Martin, com posed
of Paul Massie and w. R Martin, ia
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Tho business in tho future will be CON-
Quoted by Paul Msssie. 1t is necessary
that all accounts due the firm be settled.
Make checks payable to Paul Msssie.
PAUL MASSIE,
w. r. MARTIN.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12
BOARDBRs WANTED

TWO LARGE, NICELY FURNISHED
n rooms, large enough to accommo-
ua1e tnree gentleman comfortably in
8. W. MRS. PRICE. o4Iw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

DON'T fail to examine our line of bows
school suits now. JOSEPH COIN.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

Thanking the public for its past lib
eral patronage to the firm of Massie e.
Martin, hope for a continuance of the
same at the old stand, 100 Jefferson
street. Your patronage solicited.
. 5 PATTI, MASSJN
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-12

SOUTHWEST COLLECTING AGEN-
ocy. Claims solicited. Special attention
to past due and doubtful claims. Room
No. Didier building, northeast corner
Campbell and Jefferson. Refer to Ma
tional Banks OF this city. 5 IL I'm
The morning news., 1894-05-07
FOUND DYING IN HIS SCHOOL.
Mysterious Death of Prof w. B. Dill
lon, of Augusta.

lon, of Augusta.
Augusta, Ca, May 6.-Prof. w. B.
Dillon, principal of the Central grammar
school, died this afternoon at 5 o'clock
under mysterious circumstances. Prof
Dillon went fishing on May day, it being
holiday in the schools, and had not
been well since. He missed two days at
school, but yesterday left home in ap-
parently good condition. He told his wife
he was going to see friend out on the
sand hills and If he came back at all, it
would be late. He did not return home
last night and when his father-in-
law, B. B. Lester, returned from
church to-day and no news Of the pro
lessor had been received, he went out to
look for him. About 2 o'clock he looked
in the school building and saw Prof
Dillon leaning back in his chair uncon-
scious. There was evidence of a tenn
porary resuscitation, and DIR. Dougherty
asked: How do you feel, Benz He
replied: "Never better" and then
lapsed into unconsciousness, from which
he did not again recover.
At the coroner's inquest the physician
declined to give any positive theory of the
cause OF death, and an autopsy was
ordered. The result has not been reached.
Prof. Dillon was very capable, a fine
He leaves wife, but no children. He
was married about year ago, and is "a
years old. He was Mason, an Odd Eel
low Knight of Pythias and junior sec
ond lieutenant of the Cliuch Rifles.
THE MYSTERY NOT CLEAEED UP.
The autopsy as far as carried on to-
night did not show any gross lesion or
disease of any of the organs of the body
The doctors who were with him before
death say his symptoms were not such as
would fit any usual disease or common
poison. The organs were all found nor
NAL in fully healthy condition. DR.. Hol-
liday. uwho performed the autopsy. said
that he was unable to determine the
cause of death, but the contents of the
stomach had been taken out and pre-
served for examination by q competent
chemist, which may reveal the true
cause of death.
The verdict of the jury was that the
cause of death would remain unknown
until the stomach was examined by the
chemist
The failure so far to find the cause of
Prof. Dillon's death makes it a sensa-
tional mystery.
The morning news., 1894-05-07

of whale. The scene is supposed to have
been selected from the emperor's whaling
voyage off the Norwegian coast last wear.
Charles A. Dana arrived here on Tues
day. He left the city to-day for Dresden,
whence he will go to Russia.
AN AMERICAN THURMAN ARRESTED.
The arrest of the American turfnan.
X. F. Kneebs, for entering horses falsely
at the races, is the prelude to a test case
OF the greatest interest to German sports
men. The technical charge against
hneebs is that he obtained fradulently
the $3.50 marks which he won by bet
ting on his mare, Nellie. Berlin sports
men say that he did only what dozens
or other American sportsmen have
been doing for several yea.s with very
little risk of detection, owing to the
prevalent ignorance of the continent of
American racing matters. Kneeb's arrest
was due to a mere chance. An American
horse trainer, who was passing through
Berlin, attended a race in which the mare
Nellie was entered. He recognized her
and at once reported that she had been
fraudulently entered in a novice race.
A RUSSIAN TOWN BURNED.
The town of Stephany, Russia, was
burned to the ground on Wednesday.
About fifteen persons were killed and
twice as many injured. Several thou
sands of the inhabitants took what they
had saved to plain half a mile from
The town and camped there for the night
Early in the morning q hurricane swept
the plain, running all the furniture and
clothing that the fire spared The peo-
pie are how destitute of clothing and
shelter and on the verge of starvation.
The authorities Of GoiHfar, upper AL
SAGE, have provoked the indignation of
all sensible persons here, by forbiddiug
an amateur dramatic society to perform
the opera Galathea in French The per-
formance was to be for the benefit of
the towns poor children. Today's news
papers say that the action of the author
tiles will do more to maintain French
feeling in the reichsland than would a
hundred French plays
Tailor Downe, of Mannheim, has OBJ
tanned at last the full attention of the
army for his bullet-proof coat. The war
department has ordered that the coat be
tested at the maneuvers which are to be
held in East Prussia, under the direction
of the emperor. The test is awaited with
with curiosity by all military men.
The morning news., 1894-05-07
LA CHAMPAGNE ASHORE.
The Vessel Will Float When Her
Cargo is Lighteued.

OarRO Is Llghtened.
New York, May 6.-The French line
steamer La Champagne, which arrived
this morning, lies hard and fast upon the
beach close under the big guns of Fort
Hamilton, within 100 yards of the shore.
and there she is likely to stay until the
cargo is taken out. She went ashore at
high water while going at good rate of
speed. The next high tide viii not float
her without The ship is lightened con
siderably
The steamer glided in the soft bottom
and lies within 200 feet of the beach. All
the life boats were Immediately lowered
to be used in case of necessity, but for
tunately they were not needed. There
was not the slightest excitement among
the passengers when the vessel grounded
The Long Island shore and the beach in
the vicinity of the stranded steamer i'm
mediately after the accident was swarmed
with several thousand people from the
adjacent villages which focked down to
see the LaChampagne, and in a few more
moments the water about the steamer
was full of row boats, sail boats, steam
launches and other small crafts which
hastened to see the crippled steamer. -..-
The steamer was not released from her
position at high tide this evening Her
cabin passengers were taken to New York
this afternoon on the steamer Rosa, and
the steerage passengers were landed at
Ellis Island,
The morning news., 1894-05-07
JUMPED FROM A WINDOW.
A Wealthy Dry Goods Merchant of
Selma Kills HimseIR

New York, May 6.-Max Meyer, a
wealthy dry goods merchant of Selma
Ala, jumped from fourth-story window
of the fashionable Graham apartment
hOuse, at Eighty-ninth street and Madi-
son avenue, early this morning and re-
ceived injuries from which he died two
hours later Mr.. Meyer had been suffer
ing from insomnia and temporary aberra-
tion for some time past, and came to New
York recently to be treated by a special
ist in nervous diseases. At O'Clock this
morning, while his nurse was temporarily
absent, he arose from his bed, went to
the window, and jumped to the sidewalk,
sixty feet below. He struck a bronze
railing, which surrounds the house,
bending it as if it was so much
lead. When picked up, his chest
was crushed in, and his head terribly
mangled. His attendant was Immediately
summoned, but despite the doctors eff
forts Mr.. Meyer died in two hours with
out regaining consciousness. Mr. Meyer
was accompanied to this city by his
daughter. His wife is at their home in
Selma
The morning news., 1894-05-07
FLAMES SEIZE ON A CHILD.
Little Annie B. Henry of Augusta
Fatally Burned.

Augusta, Ga, May Ga deplorable
occurrence was the burning, this after
noon, of little Annie B. Henry, the 8-year-
old sister Of Joseph Henry, of Savannah,
and of Thomas p Henry the newspaper
man, now of New York. This little
daughter of Mrs. Mary Henry was play
ing in a neighbor's yard with several other
children. They had matches and were
carrying a lightwood torch, when Annie's
clothing caught. Her screams attracted
the wife of Policeman Tremmer-
hauser, who ran to the childs
assistance, and, selling her in
her arms, tried TO smother the
flames by holding the child close to her.
Henry kennedy followed close behind
Mrs Trommerhauser and just as the lat
ter's clothes were catching, seized the
child from her. Tearing the childs
clothes open in the back, he stripped
them from her, but she was already so
badly burned that the skin came off with
the clothing The doctors say she cannot
live through the night. Her internal
burns seem to have destroyed or be-
numbed her nerves, and though conscious,
she seems to suffer no pain.
The morning news., 1894-05-07
STORMS SWEEP THE WEST.
Iowa City BOmbaTdCd With Hail
Stones Of Unusual Size.

The Damage Estimated at 5000, 900.
Plate Glass Store Fronts Beaten in
and Much Other Damage Done.
Many People Hurt but No Fatalities
Reported-A Church Blown Down
at Mount Carroll, Ill.
Iowa City, Ia, May 6.-The most severe
storm known for years swept over this
city at o'clock yesterday afternoon. In
fifteen minutes more than 500, GOO dam
age was done to buildings and their CON
tents. The damage in the country is
very great
The storm came from the west, pre-
ceded by dark clouds with vivid streaks
or lightning andemutterings of thunder
Almost total darkness prevailed Just be-
fore the storm broke. Hailstones fell
thick and fast, crushing through plate
glass windows, peppering roofs and flood
ing stores and dwellings. Cathedral glass
and memorial windows suffered greatly,
as did many fine plate windows in resi-
denccs.
STORE FRONTS BEATEN IN.
Many store fronts were beaten in.
The st. James hotel the Republican
office the State University building and
many ouner prominent buildings suffered
severely.
Until a very short time before the
storm broke, the day was beautiful and
the streets were crowded with people.
No fatalities are reported, but many
were injured by runaway teams and
peltlng OF hailstOnes, which were unusu-
ally large. BY actual measurement some
were TO 9]4 inches in circumference.
A CHURCH BLOWN DOWN.
Mount Carroll, Ill, May early last
evening the most destructive rain, hail
and wind storm visited this city that has
ever been known here The First Bap-
tist church is a total wreck, the furni-
ture and fine pipe organ being completely
destoyed. Trees were blown down and
much other damage was done. Rumors
of disastrous work southwest of the city
are current, but cannot yet be verified.
There was no loss of life so far as
learned.
SWEEPS THE WYOMING VALLEY.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, May Ga severe
wind storm, accompanied by thunder and
lightning, swept over the Wyoming val
ley this afternoon. The rain came
down for several hours in torrents.
inundating cellars and flooding many of
the streets, causing considerable damage.
The damage 10 farmhouses, barns aud
other buildings in the country districts is
very great. During the storm hail fell
for at least quarter of an hour
WilkesbOrre, Pa, May 6.-From late
reports, it appears that to-days's storm
will entail a loss of over $4,000 in this
county. The big coal breaker at Maltpy
was badly damaged, as was also the
Simpson " Watkins breaker near Wyo-
ming On these two structures alone
the loss will reach $4,000.
FIFTEEN HOUSES UNRooFED.
Huntington, w. Va, May Ga disas-
trous wind and thunderstorm accom-
panied by a heavy down pour of rain,
passed over this region of Ohio, Ken
lucky and West Virginia. about 6 O'Clock
this evening. At least fifteen houses
were unroofed or blown down.
At Central City, two miles below here.
the Ohio river railroad shops and round
house were completely demolished, and j.
II. Burkhart, man at work on the for
mer, was badly hurt. Engines and
coaches were damaged. The full extent
of the loss cannot be ascertained for some
hours yet.
The morning news., 1894-05-07
FIFTEEN HOUSES UNRooFEp.
MARY WASHINGTON MONUMENT
The Widow of the Late Chief Justice
Waite Raising More Money.

Washington, May 8. - Mrs. Waite,
widow of the late chief justice Of the
United States, who continues to reside in
this city, takes a strong interest In the
proposed Martha Washington monument
which is to be unveiled at Fredericks-
burg, Va, on May TO- The city of Fred
ericksburg has contributed five acres
of ground and 81 ZOO. The Mary
Washington Society of Washington
city has raised about $4,000, but the la
bors of the society are not ended, as it is
intended to build a comfortable house for
keeper or superintendent, so that the
new monument shall not be knocked to
pieces, as the old one was. 1t is also pro-
posed to reclaim the swampy grounds sur
rounding the rock upon which Mrs Wash
ington was accustomed to sit, and Mrs
Waite is endeavoring TO raise fund for
these purposes.
The morning news., 1894-05-07
DAY OF EXCITEMENT.
FIRE AT NAMINo.
The Electric Light Power House and
Other Property Burned.

Namino, B. c., May 6.-The power
house of the electric light company here
was completely destroyed by fire with its
cnntents this morning. The fire
spread rapidly to adjoining build
ings and McKenzies furniture fac
tory, Hirst Bros general store and two
private dwellings were also destroyed be-
fore the fire was controlled. The loss is
800, 900, insurance partial. Henry East
man, fireman, was killed. His skull
was fractured by a fall from a burning
bridge. Another fireman, name unknown,
was probably fatally injured. The city
is in darkness