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ale Thief Sent to jail.

Iachael Clark, the colored woman
|sted on the charge of entering the
se of A. 5. johnson. on Church ave.
few days ago, and stealing a lot
pwelry, was given fifteen days in
yesterday morning in the police
It. Mrs. Johnson identified her as
& the thief. None of the jewelry
been recovered.
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the Harness Cutters.

/. T. BLACKWELL. constable Of the
10 Spring district, who is terror to
doers in his section of the country,
in the city yesterday doing some
j,ctive work. Mr.. Black we'll is after
[parties who cut up several sets Of
laess at Piney Grove Church some
b ago. He now has about sufficient
|lenoc TO make the arrests, but the
|;ies were non est yesterday.
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sUsIMEss NOTICBs

GOUTHWEST COLLECTING AGEN-
0cy. Claims solicited. Special attention
to past due and doubtful claims. Room
No. Ddier building, northeast corner
Campbell and Jefferson. Refer to Ma
tional Banks OF this city. s IA Inn
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-01

RECOMMEND Johnson's Magnetic Oil
for rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains,
bruises, lame back; it quickly relieves
pain. Christian & Barbee's.
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ic at Washington Heights.

||he Colored Baptist Sunday school
\ picnic yestel ,ay at Washington
3{hts. Several cars, we'll filled too
picnicers to the grounds Lunch
served in the afternoon and moth
occurred to mar the pleasure of the
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Proof.

How do you know, then, that the
young poet has an income apart from
his professions" asked the landlady's
daughter.
Because, was the confident reply,
che pays his rent regularly. london
Culver
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Observation Party.

| iss Harding. OF South jefferson
let, gave a delightful Observation
Ey Thursday evening in honor OF
p Moffett. OF Washington, and Miss
lserson, Of Richmond. who are visit
her. A large number of invited
pts were present o nd spent pleasant
Fling.
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noke Tobacco Sent to Germany.

fshburne Bros. received lars order
smoking tobacco Yesterday from
4over, Germany. The tobacco sent
a Hue Persian mixture tia. the
pany nsnufa lures, and will in the
IRE make run on 1t.
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LHOR SALE-ON SEPTEMBER :,
n 1894, at o'clock p. M. in front OF
tho State Savings Bank on Henry
street. Roanoke, Va, l will offer TO-
sale one note, $500, dated October IS.
1891, due two years after date, made by
w w. Ellis and Endorsed by u r. and
G.. 7. Ellis, lodged as collateral security
for loan by j. r. and G.. II. Ellis.
Terms cash. Il. A. BARNES, Presi
dent. s % I'd
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THERE Is an iron fence in Ohio that
hes been in position for mora than one
hundred years. 1t is as good to-day as
the day it was set. Tue Cushman Iron
Company can make you ono that is Just
as good and look ten times better.
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Nio at Crystnl SPRING..

me Sunday school OF the Red Valley
hodist Church, in Franklin county,
an enjoyable picnic at Crystal
! ngs Thursday. The visitors came
|rlvate conveyances, and were under
charge OF john II. Moore, the SUI
fntendent
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Two Lives Saved

Mrs. PHOEBE THOMAS. of junction
City, ILL.,, was told by her doctors she
had consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery completely cured
her, and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thomas Eggers, l39 Florida street, San
francisco, suffered from a dreadful
cold, approaching consumption; tried
without result everything else, then
bought one bottle OF DR.. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results, OF which these are samples,
that prove tho wonderful etflc acy OF this
medicine in coughs and colds. Free
trial bottles at Christian & Barbee's
drug store. Regular size so cents and 81.
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? Ride to Coyner's Springs.

merry party of young people went
ioyner's Springs last night on hay
p. They returned about IL O'Clock
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-09-01
ival Services Mt Craze Church

8nomas K. Reeves, the boy preacher,
quoted the revival services last night
frace M. e. Church. There havo
n about twenty conversions since
meetings have been in progress.
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DOR SAL E--FINE RESIDENCE
IL site on Ninth avenue 8. W., between
Park and Grove. Decided bargain to
one of moderate circumstances; easy
terms. Address LOT" this office.
sat-
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pses' TO the Y. NJ. C. A.
Fev. j Cleveland Hall will address
4. M. 9. A Sunday afternoon, in
poland Park, az o'clock.
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|OM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
trent Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.

OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
Psreets by Times Keporters-Points
|eoiifaoal, Social and General Happen
|EnGfYestorday.
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ltbulc Train Late.

NE north bound vestibulo train was
fe hours and thirty minutes late yes
ay morning. The delay was caused
pot baking proper connections with
pr trains in Washington
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The Friendship Fro Com pany will
\ thei7 annual picnic Monday at
Ellington Heights Dancing will be
lchief source of amusement. A game
ball between local teams will be
bed in the afternoon.
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eM Police Docket.

Justice Williams disposed Of the
2ket In the police court in short order
ferday morning. Fines aggregating
b Sc were imposed.
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LOST AND FOUND.

OST-1N VICINITY CHURCH,
~ Park and Campbell streets. one ON e.
bossed gold chain bracelet, set with
three small diamonds. Reward II left
at All Campbell street. 251w
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Observation-Disclosures.

Neutrality-suspicious. FOR GOOD
territory at once. STANDARD
INSTALLMENT COMPANY, 800 Com
merce street. S3O1w
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bright YOUNG MAN WANTED
~ who understands accounting and
can do good stenography and typewrit-
ing in law Office. State age, exper-
fence, salary and references. LIEN &"
TIMES Office. s3i2t
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THAT oily and rough skin cured and
the face and hands beautified by John
sons Oriental Soap; medicated and
highly perfumedl Sold by Christian &
Rarha6
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o ta2srs for the next wask at 10
:cnts per hundred,
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MONEY CAN BE SAVED BY PURCIAS-
Jefferson street. 7 Dim
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NA P A b L E ACCOU MIAMI
" wanted, who ia familiar with law
work, and also stenographer and type
writer, LAW" TIMES office. go
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a L ROANOKE MATTRESS COM
IN pany. "a Church avenue 8. W., hair
mattresses to renovate also upholstery
of all kinds neatly done. All orders
promptly attended to at short notice.
50 i'm.
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NASH PAID FOR CAST OFF CLOTH.
~ ing. Address Is Salem avenue.
81 ly.
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MI RS. SAMUEL KINNIER WILL
Av1 resume her class in music Septem.
Der l. For terms apply at her residence,
400 Campbell avenue 4. w. g. % to o
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BOTH ARE INSANE.
Mrs. Pauline SChafer and Miss Lille
Her Daughter.

1t mas been decided that Mrs. Pauline Schafer
and her daughter Lille, who have come into
prominence lately in connection with the MUIR
der OF Samuel jacobson, are hOpeIesSly insane
A few days ago the daughter walked into the
City Prison ana stated that she was the MUIR
deress of jacobson. Detective Hogan, who
has been investigating the case, was pu. on the
trail and discovered that Mrs. Schafer, the
girPs mother Kept lodging house on Fourth
street, near Howard. One night a man and
woman stopped at her house. and afIerward
MIS-. Schafer. who was unacquainted with the
JacObsOnS. wrote 10 Chief Crowley the startling
information that the man who stopped at her
house that night was Jacobson's murderer
She said she desired 10 see the Jacobsons and
tell them what she knew of the affair.
1t subsequently transpired that Mrs. Schafer
had been in the habit OF writing seDseless
letters 10 General w. II. l.. Barnes and his
son. the District Attorney, telling them all
sorts OF things about the JacobSons and also
threatening them with personal violence in re-
prisal of some imaginary wrongs done 10 them.
SO IL was determined 10 hold an investigation
into the sanity of both mother and daughter.
They both appeared before Judge Levy yes
terday. The mother proved TO be a small
notwithstanding woman and the daughter
fair-haired lady-like girl. They stood arm in
arm and answered what questions We're put to
them. But they were at one on the grievance
question. Both declared SoIemnly that they
pressed by General Barnes.
Gle has driven us from place 10 place.; said
the mother. IL wanted Jc borrow a little money
on expectations that had, and General Barnes
would not lie, me- He has PAID people to drive
us away"
Lille Schater said she had not killed Jacob
son. nor did she know who did. She took the
course she did Simply in order 10 get some
where where she would be safe from persecu-
ton.
Judge Levy asked both the women what
grievance they had against General Barnes.
but all the answer they gave was: From the
way he has treated u.s."
The doctors present said they were satisfied
that both the mother and daughter were in-
sane, and Judge Levy decided 10 send them 10
an asylum.
son. but l want my attorney" said Mrs
Schafer. Il won't allow you 10 send NE up
until have seen my attorney"
Very well, madam" acquiesced the Judge
You shall have all the show you desire Tell
me who your attorney is, and lie shall be sent
for"
mother and daughter consulted, and finally
the girl said, General Cobb"
VERY we'll" SAID Judge Levy. LET General
Cobb be notified, and let subpenas issue for
General w. II. L. Barnes and his son, w S.
Barnes"
Tie matter was then continued until IL 30
A. NJ. to-day. Both mother and daughter ap.
DeaTed perfectly satisfied.
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AFTER TWO DAYS.
Ex-Mayor Pond Concludes
His Testimony.
MORE FROM GROVE JOHNSON.
But the Witness Still AdhereS to
His Convictions.
MORE FROM GROVE JOHNSON.
SEVENTY EXHIBITS INTRODUCED.
A Somewhat Dull Days Proceedings
Passed in Introduction of Docu-
mentary Evidence.

Yesterdays proceedings in the sensa-
tionaI Martin will contest were far from
lively. Nearly the whole day was passed
in the Introduction of copies and photo
graphs of the two wills. letters written by
Henry Martin, checks drawn and other
specimens of his handwriting.
Judge Coffey held forth in Judge Bel
cheers court, where there was more room
and mere air than in his own, and the
change was greatly appreciated by all.
Everybody was there of course. and the
diminutive proponent of the second will
now in dispute, the three-year-old John B.
Martin Jr., was gayly attired for the Occa-
sion, and being provided with high bas-
ket chair. he sat perfectly quiet throughout,
studying from time to time with childish
gravity the countenances Of the array of
legal talent drawn up for the discussion OF
his case.
The proceedings were resumed with the
con tinuation of the cross-examination of
ex-Mayor h. 3. Pond. In reply to Grove
L. johnson Mr.. Pond said that he
did not exactly know al what precise time
lie made mp his mind to contest the second
will. II understood it should be contested,
but never instructed them to contest"
The witness produced large box full
of letters which he possessed written By
Henry Martin. One by one these letters
were put into the witness hand, and he
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questions relative to the claim of Henry
Martin against the John Martin estate
which was defeated in the courts. Then
followed the introduction of a very long
series of letters. which Mr.. Pond declared
to be in the handwriting of Henry Martin.
These were written to William and John
Martin mostly, and were full of sOrrowful
descriptions of Mrs. Henry Martins con-
ditiOn- She was at that time believed TO
be on her deathbed. suffering from Brights
disease, and Henry Martin already
mOurned her as dead. In one letter he
said: "The end is not far off" Some
checks, also, were produced and idenufe 1
as having been signed by the deceased.
All these letters were introduced by Mr..
Rodgers and marked as exhibits. 1t was
explained that they were required merely
as examples of the dead mans handwrit-
ing. Mr.. Rodgers then demanded that the
other side produce in similar manner
all the specimens they possessed of Henry
Martins handwriting.
This proposition met with vigorous re-
siStance from johnson, who claimed the
right to try his side of the case as he
deemed best. Judge Coffey sustained
johnson and denied Rodgers motion. In
particular Mr.. Rodgers demanded the let
| ter referred TO by Grove johnson on
| Thursday last, in which Henry Martin is
stated TO have acknowledged his second
VIII ho SouuIue' Dut as tue question ana
answer relative to this letter were ruled
out OF the record. Judge Coffey again de-
cided against Mr.. Rodgers.
After some little badgering at the hands
of johnson by way of re-cross-examina-
ton, much in the same vein as before, ex-
Mayor Pond was permitted to step down.
after trying ordeal lasting over the be st
part of two days.
Frank Davey, an employe of Taber's
Photographic gallery, testified 10 having
made photographs of both wills. The
short, or first will he photographed in
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April, 1893. but theSSsecond will was
brought to him some time afterward, when
it had been filed The witness stated tDat
both wills had been brought TO MIN by
Arthur Rodgers.
Are you sure of that?" asked MIR.
Rodgers.
The witness thought he was. but on
Deputy County Clerk E. p Casserly being
sent for and confronted with the witness
the latter recognized him as the person
who brought the second will to him. lie
had no order from Judge COffey, accord
ing to the witness best rec0llection.
t. T. Casserly then took the stand. lie
testified that since July 6. 1898. he mad had
charge of the probate department OF the
County Clerks Office He knew the last
witness. having met him at Taber's gallery
on the occasion of his taking the second
Will to be photOgra phed.
The witness said that he had reason TO
remember the two Martin wills perfectly,
by reason of the mysterious Disappearance
in July last of the original will. 1t was
missed from its place among the papers OF
the estate one day in July last. and moth
ing was seen of it until November last,
when 1t reappeared as mysteriou5ly as 1t
haG vanished. The will was found wing
on chair in the County Clerks office.
Attorney Franklin P. Bull found it.
Now. Mr.. CaSserly, tell us about Mrs.
COhH Mdftlu we want 10 hHUW NJ"
often you saw her at the County Clerks
office aud what transpired there"
Johnson protested against the question
on the ground that Mrs John Martin was
not party to the action. and the purport
OF the question was not made clear. The
question was allowed. however, and Cas-
sery replied that Mrs. John Martin came
Ia the County Clerks office two days after
the filing of the original will Cd March 80,
1898. She asked for the will, and sat down
to make a copy of it. She came several
times after that and Casserly had many
conversations with her.
Did you have any conversation with
Mrs. Martin relative to the stealing Of the
VIII, and particularly with reference to
the person who stole it?"
Casserly answered Yes" before Grove
johnson could get in his objection, but
after due consideration the question was
withdrawn for the present. Similarly. a
motion on the part of johnson to strike
out all the witness testimony with regard
to Mrs. John Martin was passed until such
time as Arthur Rodgers shall have con-
cuded his direct examination.
Court then adjourned until II A. NJ. to-
day,
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DICK is TO REST.
Frank McDonaId's Evidence to Be
Had

Eidu.
At last the trial of r. II. Mcdonald Jr. has
been set II has been appointed by Judge
Murphy that Dick shall answer at the bar OF
justice on September II.
The reason that such an extension Of time
has been given is that a commission has been
issued for the taking Of the testimony of Frank
V. Mcdonald, who is at PRESENT snugly
ensconced amid the Nilds OF Japan, where de-
positors cease from troubling and the banker Is
at rest. 1t is further intended 10 take the evil
dence on commission OF c. o. Swanberg, at
present in Sweden, on behalf OF Dick Melon
a Id and Directors Graves, jenkins and Mont
gomery Of the Peoples Home Savings Bank TO
be used in The trial that is to follow the one IN
which Dick Mcdonald stands the sole defend
ant.
The motion for a continuance was presented
yesterday morning by Attorney Liyernash.
representing Dick Mcdonald. The defendant
himself filed an affidavit in which he emphatt-
cally declared his innocence OF having embez-
Zled $4,000 from the Peoples Bank. He
claimed that the money disappeared in this
way On June %. 1898, the day before the
bank closed. his own brother. Frank V. Nc
Vesaira about $4,000. but so far as be knows
there was no collision IN The matter
Dick claimed from this statement that In
order 10 prove his Innocence it was absolutely
necessary that bis brother should tell the story
OF the transaction. 1t appeared that telegram
was sent to Frank V. Mcdonald in Japan, but
as the letter was up country he did not receive
it for some time. A short while ago however
a letter was received in which The delay IN
answering was explained, Frank Mcdonald
giving his present address as Yokohama Japan
No opposition whatever was made to the
proposed continuance by District ATTORNEY
Barnes. and Judge Murphy accordingly set the
case for trial OH September II, with instruc-
tions for the Issuance of a commission to tax
the testimony of Frank V. Mcdonald and C. o.
Swanberg 10 be used as evidence in the two
trials In which Dick Mcdonald and others
are imDlicaTed
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which he referred to the trouble of last
week over the A. r. u. resolution as out
side the work of the party.
w H. Davis nominated g. B. Williams
for Mayor. He was gracefully seconded
by Mrs. Rose M. French. and the nominal
ton was made unanimous.
In the vote for Assessor. an attempt was
made to railroad G. II. Dray. J. S. Clark
was proposed. but declined, and l.. Hansen
was nominated.
The nominations for Sheriff and for
Auditor went through in a railroad hurry.
p Mordaunt and w. IT. Dorman respect
lively being nominated.
Other nominations proceeded without
incident till il came TO Superintendent OF
Streets. r. II. Woods is the nominee.
Nominations Tor the next Office to be dis
posed of, that of County Treasurer, oc-
casioned considerable contest, and. two
names being suggested-John Richards
and o. K. Adams-a rising vots was taken
| that resulted in majority of In favor OF
the former.
Judge Thompson took the chair, put the
question, and amid a great deal of laughter
Samuel Fear WAS unanimously elected as
candidate for Coroner.
Allen Church was nominated for Super
intendent of Schools, and r. a. Forster
for District Attorney.
The Office of City and County Attorney
was referred to the County Commlttee hui
appointment. as were also the offices OF
Recorder, City and County Surveyor ana
several Supervisors.
All other nominations were laid on The
table for two weeks.
Nominations for the greater part OF the
Board of Supervisors were made. the First,
Second and Fifth wards being lett 10 the
County Committee. The Supervisors as
nominated were as follows:
Third Ward. r. S. Coudon; Fourth, E. P. Col
Inns; Sixth, Richard McGarker: Seventh, l. n.
Stanley; Eighth, G. A. Maydwell; Ninth, 1. ).
Harrison; Tenth H. G. Dray; Eleventh. X. j.
Barber; Twelfth, NJ. {. Baker.
Alter the nomination of Supervisors the
most enthusiastic point of the convention
was reached when Judge Thompson pro-
posed for one of the School Directors the
name of Mrs Rose M. French. Applause
was uubounded, and she was nominated
by reclamation. Mrs. French was a can
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was asked to identify the particular let
tiers from the comparison of which with
the alleged second will he came to the
conclusion that the latter document was a
forgery.
Mr.. Pond, however, could identify no
particular letters. and his failure to do so
brought forth some iIOnical remarks from
Grove l.. Johnson.
You testified" said johnson, that you
made the second will special study in
comparison with the letters of the de-
ceased. You're willing 10 swear from this
that this will is forgery. Now show me
one single letter. one single piece of this
mans handwriting that you examined in
connection with this will"
sit is impossible for me to single out any
letters" replied Mr.. Pond.
Then are you willing that take any
of these letters and act with them on the
presumption that they are letters previously
examined by you?"
You can do as you please about that"
was the reply. al can't tell you. I've no
judgment in the matter"
A number of these letters were then
shown TO Mr.. Pond for the purpose of
illustrating his theory about the looping of
his ''y's" by Henry Martin. 1t was found.
however, that some of the "y's" were
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looped and Others not, and from this
Grove L. johnson claimed that Mr..
Ponds theory had fallen to the ground.
''W as ysur examination of these letters
at that time as good as the one you are
holding now ?" asked johnson.
Ma, think not. Not as close"
''WeA, you have an idea that a man
should swear will is a forgery without
regard to any proper course OF examina-
ton at all. Well. we'll leave these VS.
out Now was this second will written in
a coarser hand than the first?"
Mr.. Pond replied as before. that it was
the general surroundings that made him
think the will forgery. at looked like a
abored production" he said. The wit
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didate on the ticket for the same Office two
years ago and polled the largest vote re-
ceiyed by any of the Prohibition candl-
dates.
Five other candidates for School Direc-
L. NJ. Carver. Henrietta Blown, Mis-. Eliza
beth Mckinley, Mrs. Nellie Blessing Eyster
and Mrs. d. j Spencer.
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DIED OF MORPHINE.
The Overdose Taken by Mistake
Proves Fatal.

Mary Finn, who was taken to the Receiving
Hospital on Sunday suffering from an over
dose of morpha, died early yesterday morning.
Her body was removed 10 the Morgue
during the afternoon. Last evening the
ather and Two of the sisters OF the
woman called at the Morgue and were
shocked and quite overcome at sight OF The
body. Ihey hau l9st an trace OF her Ior sew
had called TO see ii it could be possible it could
be their daughter and sister.
They are very respectable people and live at
GA Howard street The deceased woman had
been married some years ago, but had left her
husband aud had fallen very low.