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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
JUDGE coFFlN's FIRST CASE .
a Bluff That Was Called Down In N Most
HumiliatinE Manner.

n biun That Was Called Down In Most
Humiliating Manner.
The following story is told of Timothy
Coffin, who was for long time judge of
the New Bedford district: When very
young man, he was retained i'll case of
sufficient Importance to bring out almost
every resident Of the town, so that
the little New Bedford courthouse was
packed when court was opened that
morning. Coffin had been secured rs
counsel by the defendant. Although it
was his first attempt in open court, he
had made little or no preparation, think
ing that he could get through somehow
Or other when the time came. Thus,
when the counsel for the defendant came
into court that morning, he was greatly
surprised, and no less agitated, to see the
big crowd and realize the wide public
interest in the trial at hand. He saw
that he had looked upon the case too
lightly. The prosecution was strong,
and he had made not even Slight prep
aration.
To lose the case meant the loss of Il
hoped for reputation. Could he afford to
commit this blunder by displaying his
out of it? These were few of the Ques-
tons that are known to have flashed
through the young lawyers head, for
afterward he himself told of the awful
perplexity of the hour. Being a shrewd
inventor, he devised plan. AS soon as
the court had been called to order and
the crier had said his little say he arose
and asked for a postponelnent of the
trial, OH the ground that he had just re-
ceived Il telegram announcing the sud
den and fatal illness Of his mother, who
resided at Nantucket.
Scarcely had the words of this appeal
proceeded from the lips of young Coffin,
when an elderly woman quietly arose in
the balcony of the courtroom and gave
utterance to these words, Timothy,
Timothy, how many times have chas-
tised thee for lying?"
Timothy recognized the sound of that
voice only too well. 1t was that of his
mother. This being Timothy's first pub
lie case, the old lady had secretly come
up to New Bedford to see how we'll her
son would do. Her presence was of
course totally unknown to him. The
further developments need not be record
ed here. Suffice it to say that Timothy
Coffin i'll after years made sure that his
excuses would not be thrown back at
him by any member of his own family.
Boston Herald.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
Guaranteed Cure.

WE authorize our advertised druggist
10 sell Dr. Kings New Discovery for
consump tion, coughs and colds upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
cough, cold or any lung, throat or
chess trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed. giving it fair trial and
experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money re.
funded. We could not make this offer
did we not know that DIR. Kings New
Discovery could be relied on. 1t never
disappoints. Trial bottles free at Chris
ton & Barbee's. Large size soc. and 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
4 Juvenile Pcssimist.

jeremiah, who is IL years old. is al
ready confirmed pessimist. Among the
things he continually grumbles about are
his lead pencils, which never have points,
and to sharpen which he always has to
borrow knife OF some schoolmate.
"Why don't you have IL knife of your
own, jerry" one of the boys asked.
Got no pockets to keep it ill.," said
Jerry.
"Then why don't you have a pocketr'
"lf | had one I'd have hole in it,"
well, even then you wouldn't be any
worse off than You are now"
HIN! Yes, should. If had peck
eth hole i'll it never'd have anything
to lose through it,"
Jerry sighed deeply and went on whit
Ting his pencil with the dull blade of the
other boys knife.-Lewiston Journal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
PERSONAL.

c. W. Beckner, OF ,Montvale, spent
vesterdayin the city.
William Lunsford went to Bedford
City yesterday onEa short business trip.
II. N. ClaXton. travelling agent for
the Pocahontas Coal Company, is in the
city.
ID. b. Middah, general car inspector
Of tho Norfolk and Western, is at Lam
bert's Point
p. II. billiard, the commemorative
attorney OF Franklin county, is in the
city on legal business.
Capt. N. p. Foard left yesterday on
the noon train for Martinsviile to be
absent several days on business.
Joseph Jacobs, of Winston, who has
been visiting friends in the city for
several days, returned to his homo yes
terday.
Miss Dais Hopkins OF Bedford City
who has been visiting her sister Mrs.
w. II. Stanley, on Ninth avenue s. W.,
resturued home Yesterday.
Miss Marshall and Miss Gertrude
Richardson, OF Cloverdale, who have
been visiting friends in the city, returned
homo on the noon train yesterday.
j. j. Quinn, of the maintenance of
way department of the Norfolk and
Western, who badly injured his ankle
some time ago, is getting along finely,
and will be able to resume lis duties in
a few days.
Rev. DR.. J. H. Roberts, of Pearls
burg, is in town for day or so, visit
ing his brother in.law, Mr.. II. M Woods,
on Albermarl street. The doctors lee.
ture on Culture and Eternal Punish
ment," has wou him considerable fame
throughout Southwest Virginia, where
he has been heard.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
California Excursions.

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 Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road.
The parties will leave the East on
Wednesday OF each week, commencing
January 18th, and passengers will be
booked through to destination. There
are no Pacific Coast tours Offering as
good accommodations at less expense.
For full information address A. Phillips
~ Co., No III S. 9th street, Philadel-
phia, or call on nearest ticket agent
B. & 0. R. e Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
Progressive Dinner Parties.

Progressive dinner parties are finding
plenty of admirers in Boston. "If the
girl you take i'll is slow, all you have to
do is to take your wine glasses, your
bread and your napkin and go to other
fields. The worst of it is you can STAY
but one course when you strike the pref
ty and interesting girl" is the way one
who has tried it puts the case.-Boston
Record.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
Unreasonable.

He Ito the matrimonial agent)-I've
married that rich lady you engaged
for me, but she won't give me any mon
ey.
Matrimonial Agent-And what could
you ask better2 Not only have You a
rich wife, but also o prudeuS ONE
London Tit-Bita.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31
The Mayor of Knoxville speaks.

JAMES c. LUTTRELI., three times
mayor of Knoxville, Tenn, writes:
81 was completely broken down with
a complication OF diseases. After try
ing many doctors without relief
took Radam's Microke Killer and was
completely cured"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

THE largest assortment Of pianos and
organs in all styles and finish ever ex-
hibited in Roanoke is now displayed BIZ
Hobbie Music Co., 157 Salem avenue
Prices and terms right.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

w. p. DROP, druggist, Springfield,
Mass, writes: Japanese Pile Cure ha
cured lady, years afflicted; could not
walk halt mile in last years; now
walks any distance" 500 by Christian
& Barbee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

Insure your property in the Liverpool
and London and Globe Insurance Com
pany. This company pays losses with
out discount.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

Special bargain in a Groom dwelling,
with all provements, in the best loca
ton on Campbell street
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

'Dr S2ars for the nexl week az 10
cents per hundred
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

ZION Oh Cam pOell StrCot.
A $4,000 Policy in the United States
Mutual Accident Association, with S25
weekly indemnity, for S}4 per annum,
payable quarterly.
New Groom house, in excellent loca
ton, all modern improvements, on the
College car line. Price, $1,000 terms
easy.
Insure your life in 1.-The Mutual Life
Insurance Company, Of NV York" the
largest and best life insurance company
in the world Assets over $50, 900, 900.
New house on Center street, z rooms;
lot 30xi30 feet. TIC house il we'll built.
Price, 81, 700.
Six room house on East Campbell
stree. Price, $3.50; $50 cash; balance
$40 per month.
53x15O feet, corner of Ninth avenue
and Jefferson street. Price 81, 500.
Small farm of 80 acres, Groom dwell
ing; SO acres in timber; good land; two
miles from Thaxton's, on the Norfolk
and Western railroad. Price, 81, 900.
Special bargain in 1O-room house on
Jefferson street; all improvements; be-
tween Ninth avenue and the Terry
Building.
If you want 10 buy farm, write for
our catalogue on farms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

SPLENDID PHOTOGRAPHIC
Views AND HISTORICAL
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE
WORLDS FAIR AND
THE MIDWAY
PLAISANCE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-31

Watch for the Coupons. Don't miss the great
est and best of all the Worlds Fair histories, con-
tanning over 800 Views and Descriptions, being
complete and permanent
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-03-01
THEY THOUGHT HIM INSANE.

How . Poor Artist Was Regarded BY His
cenmisersting Friends.
In the spring Of 1s41 I was search.
Ing for q studio In which to set up
my easel. Ny 'house hunting" end
cd at the New York university,
where I found what I wanted in one
Of the turrets Of that stately ediice.
When ] had made my choice, the
janitor, who accompanied me in my
examination Of the rooms, threw
open q door on the other side Of the
hall and invited me to enter. I
found myself in what was evidently
an artists studio, but every object in
it bore indubitable signs of unthrift
and neglect.
The statuettes, busts and models Of
various kinds were covered with dust
and cobwebs; dusty canvases were
faced to the wall, and stumps of
brushes and scraps of paper Uttered
the floor. The only signs of industry
were a few mastery crayon draw
ings and little studies of color pinned
TO the wall.
"You will have an artist for your
neighbor," said the janitor, though
he is not here much of late. He
seems to be getting rather shiftless.
He is wasting his time over some silly
invention, a machine by which he
expects to send messages from one
place to another. He is a very good
painter and might do well if he
would only stick to his business.
But" he added, with a sheer of 81.
preme contempt, the idea of telling
by a little streak of lightning what a
body is saying at the other end OF it
His friends think he is crazy on
the subject and are trying to dis
suade him from it, but he persists in
it until he is almost ruined"
Judge of my astonlshment when he
informed me that the ''shiftless'' in
dividual, whose foolish waste of time
so excited his commiseration, was
none other than the president of the
National Academy of Design-the
most exalted position in my youth
full, artistic fancy that it was possible
for mortal to attain-S. F. B. Morse,
since much better known Is tho in
ventor of the electric telegraph!
Only a little while after this his
fame was flashing through the world,
and the unbelievers who had voted
him insane were forced to confess
that there was at least method in
his madness. p arper's.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-03-01
BOSSED BY HIS WIFE.
Hislng Rebellion In His Sour, but the
Prospects Gloomy.

sft fiS SSeis DeN VIC
Prospects Gloomy.
She was q stout woman, in a black
dress trimmed with fra2mentry lace,
and if she had not been burdened with
the responsibility of a purple fac ed
and cuf1ess husband, life would have
been q decent sort OF thing after all.
They climbed on board a Broadway
car during the hottest part OF a hot
test day.
She carried . large advancement
Ian and kept it moving, but her pur-
ple|faced spouse was busy with q va
iIse tina lett no such word as 'fan"
in lis vocabulary.
At length, however, the little man
toi'"d inside the car and found a seat,
w ,'- 0lg valiseformed bar icade
on. ~ ich the pass urers fell in and
GU ui III" car.
Block arer block was pa-sed, and
at length the stou wOman began to
show symptoms of upeaslnes .
James," said she, peremptorily.
"Heyf" came from behind the bar
ricade.
"Are you sur you know the way?"
certainly" rejoined the little nan
You don't. You amt good Tor q
blessed thing but to cape around and
swaIler."
ASK the conductor" suggested the
useless husband, mildly.
81 don't want no free advice from q
nickel-graboer." she snapped. "We'll
git off the car right here. You give
me that gripsack and foller."
The stout woman thrust the adver-
tisement fan into her husbands
hands, grabbed up the valise and
bounce off the car.
The little man paused a moment on
the platform.
How far 10 il to the Fall River
boat'" he whispered hurriedly to the
conductor.
About ten blocks"
81 thought So"
Why didn't you get of before,
then3"
because I'm goin' to break that
woman's grit if l ketch three fits and
q sunstroke."
"ho Wuut W DOsSI SuRScSIcu INC
conductor, alphabetically, as he
reached up for the strap.
Want tor She does, conductor"
added thelittle man, earnestly, whis-
pering upthe steps as the car began to
move I'm q desperate man. |
bought q cowhide this morning, and
tonight I'm going to beat that woman
within an inch Of"
James," came shrilly from the side
walk. James did not linger. He
hastily )oined his wife on the curb,
and as the car ratified out of sight the
purple-faced and desperate owner OF
the cowhide "a 60 busy with the fam.
lily gripeack that 1t >eemed rs though
the evenings performance might pos
siblv oe crowded out.-New York
Tribune.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21

WAsIusGruH, Dec. 2l.-At least
twenty members OF the House crowded
into the area In front OF tho Speakers
f0sltum today 10 au effort 10 secure the
passage by unanimous CougUnt OF bills
OF local Importance, but English New
Jersey, who has inRuguTatod a war OF
retaliation against the unanimous con-
sent Of legislation uutil a MEASURE OF
his 10 passed, was on guard and o0du'
rate.
However, ho allowed q joiut resolu-
ton offered by Livingston (GeOfglal,
providing fot the entrance OF foreign
exhibits 70 tho Cotton Statos' Intorna-
tiOnAl exposition nj Atlanta next year,
10 20 through. "rhis bill, 1 under.
stand, Involves the admission OF con-
tract labor" suggested Wilson (Wnsh.
ingtonl humOrously; ~ want TO remind
the gentleman that but a short time
ngo tue country was Ia luf0re over
thc admission Of a eingle Cuaohman.
Does this bill provide for tue admission
OF an English cOachman2"
at does not" replied Livingston,
amid laughter.
English also allowed tho Senate bill
amending the act creating the court Of
appeals " tho District Of Columbia TO
pass.
English finally demanded the rogu.
lar order.
Tue Joint resolution providing Tor n
holiday recess from Saturday, Deceni-
Der 22, 10 Thursday, January ., was
adopted.
The House then, on Sprlngor's mo.
ton, went into oommitteeIoi the whole
for the further consideration Of the cur.
reucy bill.
PenCleton, W. Va, was recognized
! by the chairman, but before no could pro-
coed, johnson, Ind, arose Tor the puT-
pose, rs he stated, Of propounding an
inquiry TO the ohalrman Of the bank.
ing committee. ~ understand" said
he, "thAt at meeting OF
tho Democratic members OF the bank.
Ing committee last night II was de-
cided 81 offer substitute to the pend.
ing measure, and the consent OF the
secretary OF the treasury was secured.
Is my Information correo,? II 80, l
suggest the substitute bo now offered
ia order that We can proceed intelli-
gently"
"5ome time during the afternoon"
replied springer, 81 will say It ia my
! Intention 10 Introduce substitute fol
tho pending bill" Springer, however,
| denied that "the consent" OF the rec.
fetary OF the treasury been asked for Of
| Obtained. The Democratic members
| OF the COMMITTEES were responsible FOL
the substitute.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21
Charity Conccnt in ogden.

There viii be a grand charity con-
cert at the Methodist OhuGCl In Ogden
this evening, December 2lsl; Hon.
Flank J. Cannon will preside and
make an address. The best local talent
In Ogden will sing their finest songs
and recito their choicest Christmas
s,orios. Prot Radcliffe will preside
ut tho organ and give the opening
numbers at O'Clock sharp.
Miss Oliver, Prof RaIciille's pupil
who received such eloquent praise at
ms recent concert IN Salt Lake, will
make her first appearance In Ogden
and play two piano selections. Great
preparations have been made 10 pro-
vide special Christmas music anu u
large attendance Is promised. The
Ogden public Is invited to come early
aud In best holiday mood,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21
nsfors Inage sLerrlit.

Ezekiel Holman vs. the Mlngo Fur
mace Go. Case continued for the term
by consent,
Lucy II. McCornlck ct al Va James
Il, Mccormick, Order OF dismissal Of
first caugu Of action aud transfer OF
snme TO law and motion calendar,
DeseTet National bank Va Th0s. l..
5narr, administrator, ct al. This case
WIS cot for trial on Monday, December
cam.
Syms Grocery Go. ct al va Herbert
g.. Button II al. Motion OF tho plain
IN for tho appointment Of receiver
denied, after nrgumeut.
In the case u rhus. =. Lewis "
Harvey Hardy, the clerk was instruct
eli to Issue a citation Tor the defendant
10 appear and answer plaintiffs state.
meut Of contest on January 8rd.
This afternoon In the case OF Arthu,
Brown w the Tribune Publishing Co.
thirty days additional time was granted
10 prepare Rnd serve statement ON mo-
ton Tor Il now trial.
In the case Of Arthur Brown W.
Il. III, LaunRu ct al, ten days addl-
ti0nal time WAS allowed In which to
plead.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21

statement Of It's nusinsss for sis
Months.

NEW YoRS, Dec. 2l.-The Pacific
Mail steamship comrnuys report Tor
the ak months ending Oct 81 Ia as
iollowG Gross earnings sl,Uil,Si8;
operating expenses, sl,5jI0jl; net,
$3.50, 09l; extraordinary expenses, $780,
OOU; surplus earning, s3Is,G1l. Tue
Atlantic line earned isIo91i the Pan
America line, sess,7sl; the Traus.
Pacific, SB73,622. In auditor 10 the
ZOO cusrgod to extraordinary cx-
penass, ss7,S were expended IN cur.
rent repairs nnd charged TO opefat-
ing expenses. The fleet has been
kept ia first class efficiency.
The fund for general aud oxttAlrdi.
nary repairs was en- October 81,
sl7O.O5s. The company has no bonds
Outstanding. Eliminating the con-
tingont assets aud liabilities the eur
rent deferred nssole are s2ij, $40 greater
than tho like liabilities. April 80, tho
liabilities exceeded the assets $40 iiD,
showing gain In the siK montha Vt
gl,0.2,O50 Since October 81, bills
payable have been reduced from
$500 - Sl51,OJO. Against this Il
has $50, 1896 cash aud $4,000 Iron
Mountain bonds, about enough 10 pay
Oh the entire amount OF the OuIaIand.
Ing loans.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21
HE Is WANTED IN OREGON.
A. Z. Brown, Arrested by Detective
Paul on a Request From
That State.

For nearly two weeks just past the
Salt Lake police have boon on the
constant look out for a man named A.
q. Brown, on account OF demands by
mail and telegraph from the officials Of
Eugene, Oregon, to have him placed
under afreot.
The personal description given OF
him and the names Of some OF his
relatives who reside hoIo proved clue
which led TO Browns apprehension
by Detective Adam Paul at the resi-.
dence OF Mrs. George FORESTER, the
daughter Of the prisoner, ON Fifth
East street, The Oregon officials were
anxious to have the arrest made before
Brown had time ~ roach his family
and to have him searched for between
$40 and 5000 said ~ DO in hia posses.
sion, and held until an officer could
reach here and take him back. Brown
10 held at the police station pending
an answer from Oregon. He says he
knows what he IL wanted for and
declares that he can explain the matter
satisfactorily but refuses 10 do 10 at
this stage OF the case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21
IT IS WITHDRAWN.
CaIlislGs Currency Bill Meets That
Plle,
THE SUBSTITUTE IS PREPARED.
II Makes Important Changes Aud Will
DO Presented Before Ad.
iournment.

WAnuNGTOS, Dec. 2l.-Tho Car.
llslo currency bill now boioro the
House OF Representatives will be with.
drawn and a substitute presented.
This decision was reached after n
caucus Of the Democratic members Of
the banking and currency committee
quietly held last night, followed
by conference between Secretary
Carlisle and Chairman Springer to.
day. The substitute has already been
drawn AMI Will be offered by Springer
To-Day o. tomorrow, certainly baf0re the
holiday receos, az the desire OF oil con.
cofned IL 10 got Il before the county
prior TO adjournment. 10 differs very
materially from tue original Carlisle
bill.
Two very important features appear
for the fpt time In tho substitute.
The original Carlisle bill contemplated
that all national banks must reofganlzo
under the now plan. This would have
required them 10 surrender the govern.
ment bonds which now constitute tho
babls OF their circulation. The substitute
doesRwRy with this imperative change.
AZ AuN uuAluAAl uhnhh WISH W AHAhAAhN
to hold their United States bonds and
issue. circulation thereon, they
may do 20. II Is felt they
will soon discover tho advRn-
tages OF tho now system and therefore
adopt II voluntarily.
Another important feature OF
the substitute IL that Il does away
with the unknown liability that the
banks guarantee the Notes Of oil other
banks. The original Dill contemplated
that II n national bnnR failed, Ia nOttu
would be paid out Of It's assets and n
general safety fund" be made up by
al the banks. hut n tho nsssts and
safety fund were insufficient 10 pny tho
notes Of the failed hank, then the
comptroller OF the currency was ~
make n pro.rata assessment on oil the
banks OF the country. The banks said
this pfospeciivu assessment ehuuldurcd
,hem with an unknown risk. In elect
Il made them supply iuAurnnce on
all the notes OF banks In which they
had no concern. In view Of these
criticisms, the substitute will DO away
with the assessment plan. The"snioty
fund" will be- the limit Of the Joint La
bility OF oil banks Tor the failure Oi in'
dividual banks. They will, however,
be compelled TO keep up this safety
fund by more rigid provisions than pro
pOfed III the original bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21
Injunction Modified.

Judge Bsrlch, sitting rs Judge OF the
Second district court, OF Beaver, In the
case OF T.. Il. Smythe ct al Va the
Beaver River Land aud Irrigation
company, has made an order modify.
Ing the injunction prohibiting the dc.
iendanla from retaining any Of the
vatOrs Of Beaver river, 10 as 10 allow
them 10 retain thres.iOurlhs OF the
stream anu compelling them 10 permit
tho Ont-i0urth to pass through the
natural channel. The injunction bond
was ordered to remain At 1900, Us be-
fore
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-12-21

werc made, showed that the uisonso
had put In en- appearance ia iA sever
cot form. o. course there were a large
number Of mild cases among the iu-
iants but the 0iiioiala oithe Institutions
admitted they had treated eighty
genuine cases since tho eplcemic broke
out. Since the outbreak OF the cpl
demic the health officers OF Mount
Vernon have put tho outife Institution
under strict quarantine nud has for.
bidden the reception OF children from
the city until all Is we'll.
DE-. Brcmmer, the medical eupetin.
tondont Of the asylum salu;
"IeE, NO have had and ellll have
dlphthefla among the children, aud l
am glai 10 say TINT the worst ~ over
and that our children are doing WE'LL"