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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
a White Man Assaulted and Robbed In a
Lonely Mountain Pass by Negroen

A White Man Assaulted and Robbed In a
Lonely Mountain Pass by Negroes
Intelligence reached this city yester-
day OF the bold and daring robbery of a
white man named Clint Allen, in q
lonely mountain road between Chris
tiansburg and Floyd Court House. at
about l:30 p. IN. last Monday. Allen
had been somewhere in West Virginis,
where he had been engaged in working
on the railroad, and was returning to
his home at Nowlin's MILL. in Franklin
county.
Upon reaching Radford he concluded
to walk the balance OF the way across
the country He was Joined by two
negroes, both black. One WAS tall and
wore double. breasted sack coat and
striped pants. The other was low and
heavily built and wore a pair Of blue
oVeralls with apron attached.
The three men journeyed together for
the distance Of seventeen miles. When
they reached the top of the Pilot noun
tain, the two negroes attacked Allen
by striking him first on the back
OF the head, knocking him senseless, but
in order to make sure OF their deadly
work struck him across the face with a
heavy club, breaking his nose aud other.
wise disiguring him The body was
then carried to the upper side of the
ROAD and left for dead in the brush, juSs
eighteen steps from where he fell after
being robbed of S35, which Allen had on
his person, q silver watch and gold
chain, new suit of black clothes, q
brown hat and tan grip satchel.
Fortunately for the wounded man the
Floyd and Christisnsburg hack passed q
short time afterwards and upon seeing
evidence of struggle stopped and
found Allen In the bushes. Chief of
Folice Williams, of Floyd, WAS o pas
senger on the hack and took the ma tier
| in hand. The wounded man WAS at
| tended to at once and after regaining
consciousness was sble to describe his
| assailants to the officer, who used every
effort to capture the robbers. but 80 far
they have not been apprehended.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

DURRANT's counsel promise q great
surprise to the public and q complete
vindication of their client when the
time for hearing the evidence OF the de-
Tense in the celebrated San Francisco
murder trial arrives. Lovers OF fair
play the world over would be delighted
at such turn OF affairs, as all efforts
heretofore seem to have centered in
making the case against the prisoner &C
black as possible.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
"Ihe Limited HiaiI.n

Lovers Of all that Is new and up-to.
date in stage production are in pleasant
anticipation regarding the promised
play at the Academy on Saturday even
ing next, OF what is considered the
most marvellous and realistic stage rep
reeentstion of the country, entitled
THE Limited Mail" Not only is the
stage mechanism the most wonderful
ever attempted, but the company.
headed by the graceful Beatrice, and
the play itself, is one CT the strongest
produced in years.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
Il. NJ. sutton g. Co.

CAPT. d. BOOTH, agent of r. M.
Sutton 81 Co., of Baltimore, Wholesale
dealers in dry goods and notions, whose
sample rooms are in the Hotel Lee,
corner Salem avenue and Commerce
street) has just received and opened up
the largest and most comp ere line Of
dry goods and notion samples ever OK
nj oited in this city Captain Booth will
De pleased to see the merchants Of tho
city and surrounding country at his
sample rooms
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
May be Built on the Paoiflc Coast

WASHINGTON. Sept. "a Secretary
Herbert has ordered Chief Engineer
VILE TO proceed from the Mare Island
navy yard to Seattle, Wash toexamine
the plant of Moran Bros, who gu omitted
q bid FOR the construction CT three tor
pedo boats, with view to sscertaining
their ability To do the work. While no
decision has yet been announced, this
Is taken as an indication thst me con
tract for one of the three boats will 60
to the Pacific coast
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
Did You Ever Think

That you cannot be we'll unless YOU
have pure, rich blood? II you ara
weak, tired, languid and all run down.
1t is because your blood is impoverished
and lacks vitality. These troubles ma o
be overcome bv Hoods Sarsaparilla be-
cluse Hoods Sirsaparllla makes pure.
rich blood 1t is, in truth, the great
blood purifier
Hoods Pills cure liver ills constipa-
zion, biliiouSness, j.uud C., sick head
ache, indigestion.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
VIII Probably Not be Paved.

CHICAGO. Sept. 24.-The postponed
game between Chicago and Cleveland
probably will not be played Arson
wanted to play it here yesterday, but
Tebeau wanted to play In Cleveland.
The game was postponed by rain in this
city August 10. Tepesu says he NAV
play the game here week from to-day
III Clevelandaneeds it," but Anson says
ne will have something to say about
that
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

SAVANNAH, Ga, Seps 24.-John
Hodge, q painter, was killed this after
noon, and Charles Burnbam badly in.
jured. They were at work on a swing.
ing stage. The rope broke, and they
were thrown 10 the ground. Hodge was
impsled on picket, which tore his
heart in half
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

MRS e. e. DAVIS. Of San Miguel,
Cal says: II SIN trying in q measure
to repay the manufacturers OF Cham ber-
lain's Cough Remedy for the great good
their remedy has done me. For years I
was constant sufferer from weak
lungs and bronchial asthma. My ress
at night was disturbed by q hacking
cough, 30 that 1 felt miserable the
greater part of the time. Many RENE
dies recommended by friends we're
tried, none of which proved suitable to
my case. aid not experience any BEN
e6cial results until 1 began taking
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After
two bottles OF the large size have been
used l am pleased to state my health is
better than 1t has been for years. The
soreness has left my lungs and chest
and can breathe easily. 1t has done
me 30 much good that I want all who
are suffering with lung troubles, as 1
wes, TO give it trial" For sale by
the Chss. Lyle Drng Company.
STOCK and Inc lot OF jewel.y fixtures
for sale az Solomon Jewelry Company,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
New Railroad Record Made.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. pa special
train Created now record between
Albany and this city, on the New York
Central this morning, making the 149
miles in two hours and fifteen minutes.
Inc Official time was: Left Albany
$3.50 q In, arrived here s:l3:3o. The
train consisted OF two oars, drawn by
engine No 900
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
Money Saved.

FIFTY CENTS to five dollars saved OF
railroad tickets purchased of S. B. PACl
d Co., 10 Jefferson street, Roanoke, tel
steps from Union depot. Members A
T. B. a.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

To GET anything in the line of
watches, jeWelry, etc., cheap, 20 to the
Solomon Jewelry Company. They are
going out Of business and are selling
out their elegant stock at and below
cost.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

A BLESSING to the sick, comfort to
the well!--Pond's Extract. Don't be
without 1t,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

For the best work-the Swiss Steam
Laundry 333 Salem avenue west.
Phone 372.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
SEPTEMBER.
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2B 80
NOTICE.

T. Campbell Gray has been appointed
circulation manager of THE TIMES and
liz authorized Co receive money and receipt
for same on account of this paper.
ROANOKE PUBLISHING CO.
Roanoke. Sept. 9th, 1895.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
Chamberlain Eye and Skin ointmap

Is certain cure for Chronic Sore
Eyes, Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Mn
pies, Piles, Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum
and Scald Head. IS cents per box.
For sale by druggists.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
just a Little

Change In the crown, little difference In the brm
and there you are-but what difference 1t makes
in the HAT. There's satisfaction In knowing that
you're wearing the shape We've the pick
Of the seasons plums In HATS-$2, ST. S.,
81, and S. No need to old feathers with
such prices.
We've Tailoring Department
That Fits.
GIikHSoN & CHILD
HATTRRs AND MRN's FuRN1sHpPs
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

SENATORS QUAY, OF Pennsylvania,
and Plat, OF New York, have, IL is said,
formed a combination and will have 8
large share in nominating Republican
candidate for President next year
Omitting the territories, there will be
s94 delegates In the next Republican
national convention, with 44s as q
majority. The leading candidates for
the Presidential nomination are McKin-
ley, Reed, Harrison and Allison. New
York will have 72 delegates in the con
yention and Pennsylvania Ga, making
total OF 1876. Should the two bosses be
able to effect com bination with any
candidate commanding 3l2 votes besides
those Of the two States above men-
toned they would secure his nomina.
tion for Preside and in that event
WELD tremendous influence with the
next administration, provided, OF
course, the Republicans elect their
ticket AS the combination ia not supp
posed to include General Harrison among
its possibilities it really looks as II his
dream of again filling the Presidential
chair Is to be cut short in the first stage.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's continued
extension Of the civil service. rules as
one of the preliminary preparations for
8 monarchial form Of government ia
step in the right direction, and his cleo
ton to the Presidency for third time
by destroying the precedent established
by Washington would go still further
towards paving the way for g more
permanent executive system than the
one under which we now live. Civil
service reform, by rom loving the re-
wa-ds Of political effort, tends to lessen
the interest of the average voter and
worker, while IT increases the power of
the otf1ce-holder, as we'll as his in
centives, for sustaining existing condi-
tions. In other words, it is very good
for the Gins" but bad for the "outs."
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25
Hoods Ollie easy to buy, easy to take.
AOoA - AAAo easy In effect. 25c.
Z r. RALFH w. BROWN

Has moved his office from Commercial
Bank Building, just acrosS the street to
Didter Building, corner Campbell ave.
nue. and Jefferson street. 92Olw
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-09-25

Stock and fine lot OF jewelry fixtures
for sale az Solomon Jewelry Company,
who are closing business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
the numerous person

Among the numerous persons
who have been cured Of rheumat-
ism by Chamberlain Pain Balm,
mention should be made Of Mrs.
Emily Thorne, of Toledo, Wash,
who says: 81 have never been able
to procure any medicine that
would relieve me Of rheumatism
like Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I
have also used it for lame back
with great success. 1t is the best
liniment / have ever used, and 1
take pleasure in recommending 1t
to my friends" For sale by III
Kalteyer & Son, @. Campbell and j.
Clsvin, druggists, San Antonio,
Texas. tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
Cuban Delegates Elect a President

Cuban Delegates Elect a President.
NEW YORK, July 10.-An cleo
ton, by delegates from the Cuban
revolutionary clubs throughout
the United States, will be held to-
day in this city to choose a presi-
dent for the provisional govern
ment of the republic OF Cuba. I'M
mediately upon the settlement OF
that important question, and upon
the induction of the successor OF
the late Jose Marti into office, the
officials Of the revolutionary gov
eminent will cause an issue OF in
terest bearing bonds OF the Cuban
republic, which will be redeemed
by the republic when the domino
ton of Spain is successfully over
thrown.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
vi oo

And now running at large in Atascosa
County, said mark and brand being re
corded In said County OF Atascosa.
And whereas, said conveyance was
made In trust to secure the payment OF
two certain promissory notes executed by
the said r. b. Willborn and Incarnation
G.. Willborn, payable to Elmendorf ~
Company for the sum OF nine
hundred and fifty do lars each, with
interest thereon at the rate Of twelve per
cent per annum from date until paid, to.
gether with ten per cent In addition In
case resort is made to judicial proceed
ings to collect the same.
And whereas, IL was expressly provided
In said trust deed that the above property
should be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash In hand for the
purpose OF paying off and discharging
said notes, with interest thereon, and the
expenses of such sale, with the balance
remaining, " any, to be paid over to the
said R. B. Wilborn and Incarnation G..
Willborn. their heirs or assigns.
And whereas, said deed Of trust further
provided, that should the said John f..
Ochse, trustee, die, or for any reason, fail
or refuse to act, that successor or sub
Stitute trustee may be appointed by the
holder Of said note.
And whereas, said notes have long since
become due and are matured, and there
is now due thereon, principal and inter-
est, the sum Of two thousand, seven
hundred and seventy-four dollars and
fifty three cents.
And whereas, the said John E. Ochse,
trustee, is dead.
And whereas, the said Elmendorf q
Company, the owner and holder Of said
notes, have appointed Benno Engelke, OF
the City of San Antonio, County of BeX-
ar and State of Texas as a successor or
substitute trustee OF the said John Il:
Ochse, TO execute said trust deed, and
have demanded that said substitute trns-.
tee forthwith execute his trusts and sell
said property.
Now therefore, l, Benno Engelke, sub.
stitute trustee as aforesaid, by virtue OF
the authority in me vested by said deed
of trust, do hereby give notice that on
the first Tuesday In August, 1895, the
same being the 9th day of said month, l
will sell the above described property In
front of the court house door, in the City
of San Antonio, in the County of BeXar
and State of Texas, between the hours OF
ten O'Clock a. m. and four O'Clock. p. m,
10 the highest bidder for cash, for the
purpose of enforcing said trust, and car
rying out and fulfilling the terms, condl'
lions and purposes of said deed OF trust.
BENNo ENGELKE, Substitute Trustee.
792lt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
Iowa Republicans Meet.

DIES MONIES, July l0.-The Re-
publican State convention will
meet in this city today to nomi-
nate state ticket. There is a
large field of candidates for gov
ernor. AS there is to be over 1000
delegates at the convention 1t will
be the largest delegate convention
ever held.
Joseph R. Lane, Of Davenport,
was selected for temporary chair
man OF the convention. The selec-
ton of the permanent chairman
was left to the convention. Des
Moines was selected as the place
for the convention, although
Marshalltown and Council Bluffs
contested for the honor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bitters as q remedy for your
troubles Ii not, get bottle now and get
relief. This medicine has been found to
be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure
of all female complaints, exerting Won
derful direct influence I'm giving strength
and tone 10 the organs. II you have loss
Of appetite, constipation, headache, faint
ing spells, or are nervous, sleepless, ex-
citable, melancholy or troubled with dizzy
spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine
you need. Health and strength are guar
anteed by Its use. Large bottles only fifty
cents at f. Kalteyer & Sons drug store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
Oh, the Thief

w. J. Martin, a white man,
walked in Mr.. Dolls grocery early
yesterday morning and departed
with a ham in his hands. Out on
the streets he covered the ham
with his coat, but was discovered
by a colored man. Martin was
placed in the lookup by the police
and later was transferred to the
Jail by Constable McDuffie on a
warrant from Judge Tomkies'
court. He halls from San Antonio,
and it is said he is a morphine
fiend.-Shreveport Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
James Murphy, Architect,
San Antonio, Tex, Russ building, cor.
Soledad and Houston Streets.
PROPOSALS FOR BRIDGES
MAYORS OFFICE.

SAN ANTONIO, July I'd, 1895.
Sealed proposals will be received
by the City Clerk and opened by
the undersigned at II o'clock noon,
July 18th, 1895, to build bridge
across the San Antonio River at
Guenther street and also at John
son street.
Plans and specifications on file
In office of City Engineer.
The party to whom contract is
awarded for either or both Of these
bridges must accept in part pay
ment all donations made by citi-
zens towards payment Of cost Of
construction OF either bridge.
Bidders will make separate bids
for these bridges, and the City re-
serves the right to reject any and
all bids.
Bidders will be required to de-
posit $1,000 with their bids as
guarantee that they will enter into
contract, IL awarded them, within
five days after notice Of such award
and give bond In the sum OF $4,000
for the faithful performance of
work, otherwise to become forfeited
to the city.
Work to be done under super
vision OF City Engineer; and to be
accepted by the City on report OF
Committee on Streets and Bridges
and City Engineer that the work
has been done In accordance with
plans and specifications.
HENRY ELMENDORF.
Mayor.
Attest:
E. R. NORTON, City Clerk.
72l0t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
A BOON TO THE AFFLICTED.

Scientific analysis shows that
the Chaly beate waters of Dulinig's
we'll are possessed Of constituents
which are infallible in all diseases
Of the liver, kidneys and stomach,
the trinity Of organs which control
the human system. They embrace
Natures own remedies. Why, then
dose your system with poisonous
drugs, when at your very door there
is a remedy prepared for you
which will bring the bloom Of
health to the cheek, restore disor-
dered digestion, and build up the
vital forces? There is no remedy
like Dullnig's Chalybeate water for
the over-taxed or broken-down sys-
tenn. 1t can always be found, fresh
and sparkling, on tap at George j..
Dullnig's. ~ tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
TExAs-soUTHERN LEAGUE.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
lPL'DlwoNILosTIPR. CT.
DIAMOND DOTS.

DIAMOND DOTS.
Fort Worth 5, San Antonio 4.
Hits-Fort Worth Z, San Antonio
10.
Errors-Fort Worth 2, San Anto-
MO 6.
Fritz and his little stick.
Two little errors lost the game.
San Antonio is still in sixth
place.
Galveston is winning right
along.
1t was San Antonio's game until
the ninth.
"Old Cy" Mulkey showed that he
still possesses his cunning.
Lennon, no doubt, felt yester-
days defeat more than any player
on the team. In the last inning
his eagerness got the best Of him
and he allowed two men to reach
first on errors, and these men
scored the runs that won the game.
Otherwise Lennon played beau
tiful game.
Ex-Manager Carson, OF the Mis-
sionaries, has taken the manage
ment of the Houston team. Yes
terday was his first day in service
and Houston won. He has estab.
lished a rule that every player
must be in bed at IL p. IN.
Houston defeated Sherman yes
terdsy, IA to 3; Dallas defeated
Austin 10 to /, and Galveston
downed Shreveport z to 4.
Miller continues to lace the ball.
He got two hits yesterday.
Graney has fallen of in batting.
1t would be advisable to inject a
little ginger into his system.
DANNY" Dolan pitches today,
and il he receives proper support
Well win.
Van Dresser's double play from
left field to Hughes with tn rec
men on the bases, in the seventh,
was a noteworthy feature.
Billie Hughes throwing to bases
was par excellence. They have quit
stealing on Hughes.
The Austin players have gone on
a strike for back salaries, as
though that would make things
better. On the contrary, it makes
matters worse all around.
The beauty Of baseball is its un.
certainty, and yesterdays game
was an example. With the score
to against them, and two out,
the Panthers turned defeat into
victory, and a general crashing OF
teeth prevailed among the Rooters.
Quite a number OF ladies were
present, and seemed to enjoy the
game. Baseball is growing more
popular every day.
"Our Fritz" Schmidt will pitch
tomorrow and this means a double
bill. Besides not game, some rich
fun is promised. Fritz is the great
est fun-maker that ever appeared
on Texas diamond.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
WORRY

Is nightmare which can be
avoided by eating none but Dull
nig's pure groceries and washing
them down with his palatable and
healthful Mineral Water. 6-2l-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
A PIONEERS REPRESENTATION.

Mr.. j. w. Venable, OF Downey, a
pioneer OF Los Angeles county,
Cal, says: "Whenever 1 am trou-
bled with a pain In the stomach or
with diarrhea use Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrha Rem
edy. Ihave used it for years, know
it TO be a reliable remedy, aud
recommend it to every one" For
sale by F. Kalteyer & Son G.
Campbell and j. Clavin, drug
gists, San Antonio, Tex. It
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
A Race Convention.

COLUMBIA, s. G., July 10,-A con-
vention of Negroes of the state has
been called to meet here today.
They will consider the condition
of their race in this state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10

Church revivals are in prog
ress at the Sunset Baptist and
Camden street Christian churches.
Cliff. Gilmore the darkey cap
tured Monday afternoon, was
taken to Luling yesterday by the
Caldwell county officers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10

-Edgewood and Paxton's pri-
vate stock at the Crystal saloon,
407 Main plaza. 4 20 II
Money to loan six per cent
interest five 10 ten years time.
6-30.tf j. w. DAIRY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
Our ohauncey TO Go Abroad.

New YORK, July 10.-Chauncey
M. Depew will sail for Europe to-
day. The Prince of Wales is taking
a special course of American jokes
to be ready for the genial Chaun-
cey.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10

A PLEASANT FAMILY RESORT.
Scholz' Palm Garden. Music
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
nights. Fine Saloon, Restaurant
and Billiard Parlors attached. Po-
lite attention. APO tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10

Total amount of. bonds. .S4O9, $50
Sealed proposals will be opened by said
court at San Antonio. Texas, at 10 o'clock
a. m. Saturday, July 20, 1895.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
the sum of $50 five hundred dollars in
cash TO be forfeited to the said County Of
Bexar, Texas, as liquidated damages in
case the bidder whose proposal is ac-
cepted by the court fails to comply with
his proposal. No proposals for less than
par and accrued interest will be consid-
cred by the court. The court reserves
the right to reject any and all proposals.
Published by order of said court.
THAD w. SMITH,
County Clerk, Bexsr County, Texas.
San Antonio, Texas, June 10, 1895.
62623t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10
A Chance in a Life Time.

Four room house and stable,
must sell, and will sell; going to
leave San Antonio, II you want
something cheap call or address
304 Villita street, City. 6 IL I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-07-10

EVERYBODY CALL FOR
Duerler's Cream Soda, a delicious
bverage for the family. SO tt