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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

road laws in force and empower the
supervisors OF each county, instead OF
the maximum tax as now TO levy tax
not exceeding 90 cents on tho 500, as
provided in the bill herewith submitted"
The result is such as was to be antici'
pated.. The question Of finances is ono
of the most important ones to consider
it is true, and at time of such gen.
eral depression in business it seems
great undertaking to carry out q scheme
requiring such an expenditure as would
be involved in the plans outlined. Yet,
if the people Of each community,
especially the farming populace, should
fully realize the benefits to be derived
from good roads, we feel sure that they
would be willing to stand the small
additional tax to be imposed to bring
about this result.
Good roads are necessary adjunct to
advanced and prosperous communities
and Virginia would make no mistake in
making a move towards getting them at
the costs as outlined. We are glad to
notice that the committee of the gen.
eral assembly have found it of gu fflcient
Importance to ask for additional time
after the adjournment for consideration
Of this subject.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
Hollow Spars.

The use of hollow spars for boats de-
signed to attain great speed has intro
duced new and novel industry reGuir-
ing workmanship of the finest charac-
ter. The stick for this purpose is re.
CURED to be of exceptionally fine and
straight grain, and after being roughly
shaped is split longitudinally from end
to end; the center of each of the halves
10 then followed out, and greater or
less amount Is removed, according to
the intended location of the spar, the
upper spars being much the lighter.
These hollows run nearly tho length of
the spar, great care being essential to
have them follow tho taper of the out
side of the spar exactly, to insure uni
FORM thickness at every point-of course
when this has been done and the two
halves of the spar replaced in their
original position, circular hole is left
IN the center of the spar, running near
~ the whole length, and following its
taper from end to end. After this the
TWO halves are fastened in place again
by means Of wooden bowels, which fas
ten the split together, being placed al
ternately on either side Of the central
hollow, and both bowels and split are
carefully glued These bowels vary in
size with the size of tho spar, but are
usually as long rs they can be made
without piercing its outside surface.
They are placed slightly nearer the cen
ter hollow than tho outside, in order to
give them all tho length possible. In
small spars the glue and the bowels
suffice, but in large ones metal bands on
the outside are dded.-New York Sun.
The average cost of building an Eng
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

Murderers Shot in Their Cells by Lynohers.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 27.-Anderson
Carter and Bud Montgomery, murderers
OF Hunton Wilson, were shot to death
by mob of lynchers at Mountain Home
Ark at midnight last night. The mon
were killed in their cells. The life of
Bert Carterm, one OF the trio, who con-
fessed and gave the whole thing away.
was spared. The mob was afraid to take
the men out and hang them for fear the
sheriff would interrupt them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

MRS LEASE has informed the public
as TO how she became Mason. It was
several years ago, when she was 10
years of age, that, as she says, she was
allowed by prominent Mason, friend
of hers, to watch the proceedings Of
giving a candidate the three degrees
through wicket door. She considers
herself Mason in thus possessing, as
she alleges. the secrets Of the order.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
GILKESON & CHILD,
sm Hats and Mems furnishings
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Plaint of Il Parasol.

Plant of Paraso1.
used to live in Il nice long box.
In tissue sheets they wound me:
But now hang in n wardrobe dark,
And dusty gowns surround me.
My white silk lining is soiled and gray
Most sadly ileckcd am /;
My rufllcs of chiffon fall in shrcds-
Oh, n parasol wrecked am L!
Quite often this summer IL man carried ms,
He kissed me one time, too.
Then with my point wrote i'll the sands,
MY dearest, | love your
And since that day my life has been
A wcarisomc. endless blank,
Except when she hauls me out and says,
You helped me capture Frank"
Chicago Record.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
Realism In the Drama.

Realism in the drama is n great
thing. The other day London man.
ager applied to a magistrate for per-
mission to Introduce "a live infant in q
fire scene. The child was to be rescued
from burning house by collie dog,
which was to climb ladder and leap
from window with tho baby in his
mouth. The manager was highly in
dignant when his application was re-
fused, and SO was the affectionate father
who had provided the baby for night
~ consideration. -Stagoland.
Valuable Love Letters.
An urgent Kentucky suitor, finding
his addresses rejected, demanded the
Tetnrn of his letters. His pcrcmptoly
command not being at once complied
with, he sent second and third. The
young woman in the case took her own
time and revenge. She expressed tho
miSsives and put valuation of 5000 on
them. The excited and discounted
swain had topay $3.50 cxplcss charges.
Louisville Couricr-JOurnal
To test ham, stick Il knife under the bone
If the knife comes out clean and with a
sweet smell, the ham Is pure and whole.
some.
TO exterminate moths from trunks and
chests, wash well with borax water, and
after drying use benzine. Air and sun we'll
before using.
An iron weighing seven pounds does bet
ter work by passing it over the clothes once
with firm, steady pressure than n lighter
iron hurriedly passed over the clothes two
or three times.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
California Excuralona.

The we'll known Phillips Excursion
Company have arranged to run weekly
excursions to all principal California
and other Pacific Coast cities from all
points on the Balti more 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. 9tu street, Philadel-
phis, or call on nearest ticket agent
Il. & 0. R. r Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
Nominatio ms by the President.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The President
to day sent to the Senate the following
nominations: Chas Jonas, of Wisconsin,
consul general at St. Petersburg AL
bert Fowler, OF Maryland, consul at
Stafford, Ont.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

THE runner of Gladstone's resignation
although not practically confirmed is
evidently substantisted by those who
pretend to know whereof they speak. 1t
is probable that it will appear in short
time 1T has not already been handed
in Much as it is to be regretted by his
friends, they cannot we'll insist upon
his continuance under the physical de-
bilities which now seem to be gaining
the mastery over him. While it cannot
be said that his term of usefulness is
over it is apparent that be has not been
accomplishing what was expected of him
wien he resumed the premiership some
time ago. The home rule bill for
Ireland still remains in statu quo, and
his attitude towards the house of lords
is not so pronounced as many OF his
supporters have wished. At meet
ing of the Irish National League,
held in Dublin recently, he was
alluded to as the "Grand Old
Humbug," and violent speeches were
made against him 1t is not surprising
therefore that under this seeming dis
affection and falling health that he
should seek 20 retire again to private
life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
RoANoKE, VA, FEBRUARY %, 1894

TIE TIMES can DO iouno regularly on
ale st the following places:
Roanoke, Vs.-Rotels Roanoke and
Ronce de Leon. M. l.. Smith, w. Frank
Carr Terry Building, Elks' News Stand,
"a Salem Avenue, R. Goldstein, Jefferson
street.
Bristol, Tenn.-Hamner and Sullivan.
Pocehontas, Ve.-POcahontas Inn.
Radford, Va.-Radtord News Depot.
East Radford, Ve.-Radford News
Depot
Salem, Va.-F. a. Love'ock.
Wytheville, Va.-E. h. Bailey
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

MAGNETIC Nervine, tho great estora-
tive, Will cause you to sleep like child.
Try it. Sold by Christian & 3arbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

Dir RALPH BROWN will occupy the
Office OF Dr.. Charles G. Cannaday, at
'91s Salem avenue, and attend to DR..
Cam aday's practice during his absence
in Europe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
Brooches of Promise?

No, ACTUAL PANTS. They're made to
measure and fit guaranteed for 81,
$3.50, 81 and up. New spring patterns
and all wool with the duty washed out
Can't we make you promise of
b1eeches?"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

Nowell's American Newspaper Dtreo-
,ecv for 1891 puts the circulation OF THE
ac;OKE TIMES above that of any
-eE paper in Southwest Virginia, and at
So than that OF all the other papers of
ssnni.e com bined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28
GOOD ROADS SOME DISTANCE OFF

SOcu TOauS seems now some distance OIL,
AS mad been anticipated the press OF
work in tho closing days OF the general
assembly have conspired to defeat full
and free discussion and consideration OF
this important matter and it is probable
that the subject will go over to tho next
session undsposed Of
The joint committee appointed by the
senate and house of delegates to which
the senate bill and the bill introduced
by Representative Thomas as the pro.
duction Of the Association of Engineers
OF Virginia, have made lengthy report
upon the subject in which they say they
have found it impossible amid the clos
ing duties OF the legislative session to
oestow that time and inquiry which
subject so important requires and merits
at the hands OF the legislature. Their
report is interesting and we quote in
part from it as follows:
''At the very threshold Of the subject
the committee was met with grave
troubles and great conflict of opinion.
and in the limited time assigned it to
prepare such an important matter it
finds 1t impossible to overcome the
former or to reconcile the latter so
that any new general road law could be
framed which will be more acceptable
to the State than the present.
The most serious trouble which con-
fronted the committee is one of finance.
For counties with means a good and
suitable road law could easily be
framed. The committee, however, being
aware OF the great financial depression
IN the country, the burdens which now
rest upon the farmers, and the small
prices they obtain for their products.
has, at this time, RETAINED from pro
posing any hurriedly- prepared system
OF general reform and contents itself
with soliciting tho most available
means OF bridging the present emer
goncy.
The court OF appeals having decided
that the part OF the road law which
compels the citizens to labor upon the
public roads without reward is uncon-
stitutional, the only way (for the pres.
ent) the counties have to make up for
the loss of this labor is through their
boards of supervisors to increase the
county levy if they feel so disposed, and
for the county authorities to SEQ that
those sections of the laws not declared
unconstitutional are rigidly enforced
and faithfully executed.
ct is proposed to retain the present
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

The average cost of building an Eng
fish lronclad is G48 per ton; French,
Eos; Italian, e57; German, 600. -
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-28

Entered at the postofice ut Roanoke SIS second
ass matter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23

each question with an elegantly prepared record before them; that they have access to largo and valuable library; that they have associates with whom they can con- suit, and then, after they have completely mastered the subject, a decision is rem dered. But circuit judge has the difi- cult questions sprung upon him at once by able and ingenious counsel and he must at once decide or detain juries an unreason- able time and subject the parties to un- limited cost. So it is with our chancellors. In our growing state every difficult equity principle arises, questions often for which there is no precedent-all matters ot trusts, rights of stockholders in the many often involved in the cases that 1t takes weeks and months to decide them, and that, too, with laborious inves- tigation. It would be moekery to say that judge or chancellor could decide them at once, no matter now great their experience or how great their learning. If the offices be united, today studying the principles of common law, tomorrow those of equity the judge would be great in neither and their decisions, hastily made, would in- crease the appeals to the supreme court, already overcrowded and overburdened.
 It may be well said that the physician who treats alone the eye, throat, ear and nerves has no more mental capacity than he who treats all diseases combined; that if he can treat one disease he can treat all, yet considerate person, when he is at- flicted, is always seen bunting the special ist.
 In conclusion, ask how much has New York accomplished by the "fusiono ot the judges? She still retains law and equity separate. Has she accomplished more than New Jersey, Tennessee and Mississippi.
 1 am not aware that the New York re- ports stand higher than the New Jersey equity reports. Under our system Ala bama has stood high for the ability of Der judges and the wisdom of her decisions ia the past. Let us cling the closer to our system with which we have gained reputa- tion, and not seek to change it because other states have seen proper to change their system.
 So long as the chancery and circuit courts continue to administer equity in her law. matters in their separate jurisdiction would it not be better to adopt the gov ernor's suggestion and increase the num- Der of the circuit judges. and also increase the number of chaucellors? The four cbancellors in the state already have more business than they ought to be required to look after, scattered as it is over such large area. The speed with which matters in court could be disposed of, it seems to me, would repay several times over the expense of increasing the number of the judiciary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION.

At the meeting held in Boston in the in- terest of the Tuskegee Industrial and Nor nal Institute for the colored race, Gov ernor Greenhalge of Massachusetts said:
 In this institution nnd first the spirit of good fellowship between the State and the institution. We find the spirit of brotherly love, and we find an instruction which goes deeper than service and puts into the hand of every pupil and student the way to an honor able and self-respectIng life How inspirin g this must be when we remember that the great State of Alabama has come forward and ad- vanced, think, some $30O0 a year to this in stitution, which still needs more
 The Governors remark that the Tus- Kegee Institute "puts into the hand of every pupil and student the way to an honorable and self-respecting life' is an expression of the vital principle governing that educational institution. The Tus- kegee Industrial and Normal Institute teaches each pupil how to make living. This is the solution of the matter. When the negro learns to make good living and support himself and family in decency and in comfort, then he will advance morally. This explains the progress made by the negroes in the mineral region of this State. They got more remunerative employment here, and they are further advanced morally and intellectually than their brethren in the Black Belt. They are learning more and more about the industrial arts, and getting better and better wages.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
GATHER ON THE CoNVICTs.

Mr. George R. Gather, editor of the Ash vile Hgis, discusses the convict question very ably, for he is on the board of man. agers. In his last issue he says it is too early to allege anything against the new system of management. The new board found the lease system in wretched plight. large per cent of the grievance against the contract system has been re- moved by the board. There is more in the matter than dollars and cents. The board should be given more power, but not tram melled by a new law. The University lands may be good thing for the State, but 1t will take money to put the plan in operation. The State has a snug thing of it with the Tennessee company, and it will do to hang on to it at present. About 2000 acres of land under cultivation will be the extent of tbe farming operations carried on by he board for the next two years, and this acreage would not employ more than 200 con yicts, though it would more than meet the annual expense of that number. It would take not less than S0O0 acres of farming lands to give employment to the full convict force of the Slate and to realize profit from such labor. If the labor of 200 convicts in this one industry can be ihaue lo Ineet the expense or keeping 4oO convicts it will serve it's purpose, and that result may be reached in the next season. The board started the brick industry at once with view to provide all the income needed to perfect the system, and there is not less than s4000 worth of bricks on the yards waiting demand for their sale. The managers do not intend that the convicts shall cost the State dollar if their action
 is not fettered. The board should be au-
 thorized to inspect the University coal
 lands with view to ascertaining it's possi-
 bilities for future State mining operations.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
IN THE COURTS.

All the courts have adjourned for the holidays, and the court officers will take much needed rest. Since convening the session of 1S94-5 in September an immense amount of business has been transacted in the various tribunals of Jefferson county. The criminal court in September was con- fronted with heavy docket, but since that time nearly 300 cases have been disposed of, a large per cent of which resulted in con- victions.
 Nothing of any importance was trans acted in any of the courts yesterday In the second division of the city court several chancery cases were taken under advise nent by Judge Wikerson.
 CORRESPONDENTS COURT.
 Rufus Morrison was tried before United States Commissioner Wilson yesterday for making and passing counterfeit money and having In his possession lnoulds for mak- ing counterfeit money. Morrison was arr rested about a week ago by Deputy MaFshals w. I. Love and J. R. Perkins and brought to Birmin gham, where he was confined in the county jail to await further develop ments. Following his arrest came several others, until seven iu all were in the-eus- tody of the officers
 There was abundant evidence of the ex- istence of band of connterfeters in the country, some seven or eight miles from Bessemer, and the officers exerted every enort 10 capture them. So far six Of the men have been tried and five placed under bond or confined in jail to await the action of the United States grand jury next spring.
 Rufus Morrison's bond was fixed at S1O00, failing to give which he was remanded to jail.
 The trial of Frank Jones for passing counterfeit money, which was begun Fri day, ended yesterday and the defendant was required to give S200 bond for his appearance at the spring term of the United States court. Later Commissioner Wilson ordered him released on his own recognizance.
 JUSTICE COURT.
 Justice of the Peace Benners had batch of prisoners before him yesterday charged with burglary. They were Tom Baxter, Bob Williams and Sam Ware.
 Josh Mitchell, Will Wilson and Dave Cook. were tried for concealing stolen prop erty and discharged. Tom Baxter and Sam Ware were required to make $500 bond each and Bob Williams 5000 bond.
 On the night of December 12 the commis- sary at Stevens mines, about three miles from Birmingham, was broken into and considerable quantity of goods stolen. A day or two later the above named parties were arrested and the charges named dock eted against them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
WEDDED AT MOUNT PINsON.

MOUNT PINsoN, Dec. 22.-LSpecial Cor respondence. Ion Wednesday afternoon last our vii lage was upon tiptoe to sec the loss we were about to suffer in order that another might gain. One of the most popular young maidens was transpanted at that time to Oneonta as bride. MT. Gillespie, who lives there, came down aud closed long courtship by leading to the altar Miss Matte Killough. Both are of early pion eer families. The marriage oc- cured at the residence of the brides father, William Nj. Killough, Esq.,, our postmaster and justice of the peace, a Cleveland democrat 'organized" to stand all the test all the way through.
 The two front TO oms and hall and porch of the residence were beautifully decorated, the services were impressive and atten- lively heard by the select company. The brides cake and other good things were of the bestin their way The happy pair took the train at 5 o'clock for their new home.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
EVERGREENS.

Everywhere are evergreens-cedars, holly, mistletoe, magnolia. The name of each one breathes forth fragrance. These evergreens are token that life is everlast- ing-they retain the green verdure of sum- mer, although the woods are leafiess and the fields bare. They are the olive branch that gives us hope amid tbe wild waste of waters. They are peculiarly appropriate at this Christmas season, for they tell US of a new birth and a new life. "Nature, in awe of Him, doffed her gaudy trim," but gave us the evergreen as a title to royal heirship. The evergreen speaks to us of perpetual youth and vigor, and this is the season peculiarly dedicated to youth. The children are kings for the day. Like young Hercules in his cradle they strangle the serpents of care and trouble.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
= - THE CANAL,
to stay.

The AGE HERALD presents this morning a masterly argument from MT. R. H. Ed monds, editor of the Manufacturers Re- cord, in favor of the Nicaragua Canal. The article is vividly illustrated.
 MT. Edmonds eloquently says: '"The construction of the Nicaragua Canal would necessarily revolutionize the worlds com merce in our favor'' It would especially benefit Alabama and the Birmingham dis trict. Nor will the Birmingham district wait until it is finished to reap the benefit, for while it is buildescent it will create a demand for our coal and machinery. The Nicaragua Canal will revolutionize Ameri. can trade with the west, as the SueZ Canal revolutionized European trade with the east. It will make our Gulf ports the cen ter of American trade, as the Suez Canal made Cairo the geographical center of the British Empire.
 This great work should be com pleted as a National enterprise irrespective of party. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have declared in its favor, and each should enter in a generous rivalry for the honor of completing the work. No sound argument has yet been adduced against the building of the canal. Senator Turpie' s argument alone deserves consideration He says it is wrong to change the face of the earth after God has made it and "saw it was good. There is no answer 10 such an argument as that. We eau only say in reply that the lay of the land along the proposed route seems adapted to a canal as if by the hand of God. The Almighty has scooped out way, and it only remains for man to follow it. It is the only practical ruute for canal between the i~"-""a