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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21
WILL RETURN HOMIE.
Armenians in America to the Number of
900 Go Back.

Armenians in America to the Number OF
1000 Go Back.
BosToN, Nov. 2o.-It is alleged that a
movement has been started among Ar
menians in America to form band OF
about 900 to leave this country as soon
as. possible and rejoin their families
who have already suffered from Turkish
atrocities and to protect these who NAV
be still in danger from the same source
The movement is prompted by the
news of the msssacres constantly being
received from Armenia The delegation
will travel en- masse and it is intended to
make q demonstration at the capitals of
each of the European powers and 10
present an appeal to the governments in
behalf OF their oppressed untry.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

AN exchange. commenting on Presi-
dent Cleveland's peculiarities, says he
never wears gloves. There ia nothing
strange in this. Thousands. perhaps
millions OF his countrymen, just as able
bodied and vigorous as he is, are
afflicted with this same idiosyncracy
but, since the fact has become gen
orally known, it is more than probable
that msny wealthy newspaper man
will follow the Presidents example in
this respect.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21
Killed by Dynamite,

WEIIsBoRos Pa, Nov. 2O.-By an ex-
plosion OF dynamite cartridges this af-
ternoon Frank A. Johnson, proprietor of
the marble and granite works OF this
borough, and hia father-in-law, Mr..
Kay mond, who is rs years cd, received
injuries which will cause their death.
Inc men were in asEanty in tt 20 u arhle
YARD warming the cartridges over p
stove, common practice among users
OF me stuff. The explosion blew tho
guiding 10 splinte.s ard threw the men
some distance.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 2O.-A Rich
mond special to the index-Appeal says:
1t Is said here torniRht that tho court OF
appeals tomorrow will decide that tho
Lunenburg prisoners, under sentence
for the murder of Mira. Pollard, are IN
the custody of that court until the m at
ter OF new trial is passed upon amd
that they shall be kept in the Richmo nd
al
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21
2sETrER TRAFFIC FACILITIES.

nth leading business men Of Roanoke
published In THE TINES. show most
healthtul condition, with tho promise O,
better things in the early future. Roa-
noke, besides her splendid advantages
in location already enumerated, has the
germs OF progressive and prosperous
community in her citizans alone.
A people as united as those OF this
city in all that pertains to the welfare
of the community will succeed in MAX
ing themselves not only eelf-sustain-
Ing, but happy and prosperous under
what, to ordinary observers, would
seem adverse circumstances; but when
to the indomitable pluck and public
spirit OF the people is oonjoined a
splendid location for all the demands
of industry and trade, there is every
reason why they should succeed in
their endeavors to make their city one
of the first in the State and section.
While our citizens have labored In all
creditable ways for the upbuildiug OF
Roanoke, they recognize the fact that
deficiency in Transports ton facilities is
q drawback to the rapid growth and de-
velopment OF any place. and have worked
earnestly to increase such facili-
ties. The time has now arrived, how
ever, when the sizs and Importance OF
Roanoke as g commercial center will
tend to draw competing lines of railroad
in this direction.
This fac is already evidenced by re-
cent dovelopmeu's in connection with
the proposed extension OF the Baltimore
and Ohio and the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroads to this city, and in the case
of the f1rst-named road a further leng tn.
ening Of the line into the South by way
OF the Roanoke and Southern and Yad-
kin Valley railroads.
The gentlemen in teres ted In this mat.
ter have not been idle, and there Is
reason to believe that we will before
another year Ia past be connected with
Baltimore and the South by q continu-
GUS line. Baltimore business men have
always shown an interest in tho growth
OF this city, and much Baltimore capt
VOL u'S petu Invested mere. lQQeDGnQ-
ent Of this fact. however, it would be q
good stroke OF commercial policy for Bal.
timore to be directly connected with
Roanoke AMI Southwest Virginia, and.
from the trend OF events, 1t Is believed
that the merchants and capitalists of
that city already appreciate the advsn-
tsges to be derived from such a con-
nection.
The Baltimore News of Tuesday even.
ing has the following to say concerning
the purposes of the new directory of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany:
"The departure of the majority stock
holders of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road Company from ultra-conservattsm
in the management Of the affairs OF that
corporation is a step that will probably
greatly strengthen the compsny in
financial sense, and will bring to it suo-
port which 1t has heretofore lacked
Comparatively few extensions were
made during the past year. but it is
likely before another year has passed
the system will penetrate tho South via
Roanoke end the Roanoke and Southern
and the Cape Fesr and Yadkin Valley
lines. negotiations for control of these
roads or for close traffic agreement
are, it is understood, now pending"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

WHEN you are trying to think of q
suitable present for birthdays or we'd
dings. or Chris smas, just remem Der tho
Pocket Kodak. It's out of tho ordinary
line-it will be appreciated. Roanoke
Cycle Company, sole agents, 1Os Salem
avenue s. W.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

Co MAiANDER MIYAoKA, naval attache
or the Japanese legation at Washington,
after critical examination of the bat
tleship Indiana, says she ia magnifi
cent vessel, equal to, If not superior to
any warship OF her class aioat AS
Japan is about TO build q number OF
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21
The Queen to the sultan

LONDON, Nov. 21.-The Daily News
this morning announces that Sir Philip
Currie, the British minister to Turkey,
now en- route fer his post at CONSTANT
nople, carries with him an autograph
letter from the queen to the sultan In
this letter the queen says that she has
been deeply depressed by reason Of the
reports OF the Armenian massacres in
the Turkish empire.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21
Well Kuown Rotani.,nooa

CHARLESTON, 8. c., Nov. 2O.-Francis
Peyie Porcher, HI. d., l.. l.. D., we'll
known physician and botanst, is dead
He was the author of the Resources of
Southern Fields and Forests" q stand
ard botanical work in the South.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

WILMINGTON. Del, Nov, 20.-Resi-
dents OF Claymont. six miles nth OF
here, report having felt severe ,arth-
quake shock early today.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

III you want tho cheapest coal in the
city huy Andrews semi-bitnminous
Red Ash" You may know his teams
by the bella.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

SORE THROAT. Any ordinary case
may be cured in one night by applying
Chamberlain's Pain hahn, as directed
with each bottle. This medicine Is also
famous Cor its cures of rheumatism,
lame back and deep seated and muscu-
lar pains. For sale by The Chas. Lyle
Drug Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

ALL of w. K. Andrews & Co. g teams
are belled. II you want the best coal
and wood in tho city and want it de-.
livered promptly buy Of them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21
THE ROANOKE TIMES, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER q. 1897,

war vessels with some OF the money oh.
tanned in the indemnity from China,
this ought to be good advertisement
for American shipbuilders.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21

TELEPHONE l92 and the Radford Steam
Laundry wagon will call for your bun
die.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
BERKELEY BRIEFS.

Berkeley Division No. 6, U r K OF
p, of Berkeley, elected the following
officers last night: N s Smith. sir
knight commander; q II Thompson.
sir knight first lieutenant; O H
Camp. sir knight second lieutenant;
A b Morgan, sir knight recorder; r
* Spry, sir knight treasurer. Pub
lie installation OF officers on the first
Monday in March.
A special sermon will be preached
to the Division on the Oath instant
at Chestnut Street Nj. e. Church by
Rev. Sam Small, member of the
order. Division from Norfolk and
Portsmouth will be invited to par
ticipate.
MIR. L. 0. Berkeley, who has been
quite sick, Is reported better.
Master Harman Williams, one of
The VIRGINIAN carriers, is very sick,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
\ he House Naval Committee.

WASHINGTON, February 5.-The
House Committee on Naval Affairs
today ordered favorably reported
the bill authorizing the President to
restore Commodore Geo. II. Wood
to service, with the rank of com
mander, and place him on the retired
list. Favorable action was also
taken on the Senate bill to author.
lze the payment to Rear Admiral
John II. Russell of the highest pay
of his grade. This action is recon-
mended III consideration of the emf
nent and conspicuous services rem
dered by Admiral Russell in the de
struction of the Confederate warship
judah at Pensacola in September,
1861.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
TOO LOW WAGES.
Other Reasons Why We Get
Discouraged.
LabOr'S TireSOme Same
ness Wears Brain
and Body.
Depressed System is Often Badly
Nourished.
PaIne's Celery Compound Per-
feet Remedy.
Better Even Than Rest and
Change for the Weary.

The more miuutely all kinds OF work
become subdivided tho more samoness
AMI nonotony creeps into each mans
labor.
Day after day, day after day; in the
same rut till little interest rtmu II, in
inc WORK, and the mind and body are
Srauua.ly robbed % energy and healthy
eiasticitY. UnleB something Is done the
proionLsi strain il likely 10 result in
health failure; nervous SYMPHONIC APP
pear, cares that we're once lightly cast
OH now stick like burs, slight physical
eSer ton res. ami the end liz com pleto
prostretlon and breaking down of som Q
vital organ.
Business men feel this, public officials,
wage-enrners housekeopers. overy man
ana woman whose work allows Of little
or no rest and chance.
AT tho nrst small beginnings Of ucr-
vonsness.or VIII EN- Ian nj feelings do not
disappear after sound nights sleep,
The prudent person should know taat lie
or she must chock this doc. inc in health
by the uSc OF that one genuine neryo
food and blooi remover Paine's celery
COMPOUND
The family physician knows its power
over diseases of eXhau I on and debility
Whtn he orders 1t, us 80 many careful
pratt TONERS are now dom in ever Y cit
| ANA small town throug bout the United
btate.,
| As soon rs ono has fairly be ,un to use
faine'a celory compound every day will
NC nrm step toward assure health.
Ner GUS, unhappy and feeble per sons
md their iie'h becomes more solii. Il
more healthy color takes the place of the
waxy. salloS look ami there mos a
clear increase In the volume OF the
blood and MI increased an / normal APP
petite be ausc OF this RAPID G,eding of
the entries! stem. Work becomes easier
rms searching tonc goes Mt once to
the very causes OF uervou disaster an A
break down. 1t is in 'aiuaUle in all wal l.
ing diseases, Ill ali cases where unu unl
demanIs are made Oh the system. Espe-
cinliy ~ ! true III the case OF mot! ers
| anu lnva!idS recovering from sickness
IAlnes celery conn ound has saved
tho sands from mourniul years OF feeble-
hess, from the WEAKNESS OF pain and
from bodily weakness. 1t means hoalth
ana Happiness.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
renne..ce,s CONFERENCE.-The.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. February s..
The General Assembly met in Joint
session to-day for the purpose of
opening and publishing the returns
OF the late Gubernatorial election.
Hon. Ii. Clay Evans was present
with his counsel and the galleries
were packed After the resolution
had been read calling for the Joint
session, Senator Butler (Rep.) pre-
sented protest, in which he at
tackled the constitutionalitY of the
contest b II recently passed aud in
sisted that the returns be opened
and published in accordance with
the constitution. The protest was
ordered spread on the minutes. The
call of the counties was then taken
up and returns read. A number OF
counties were objected to by both
sides, aud under the new law the
returns from such counties cannot
be published until after an investi
CATION.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06

Mr.. Slater vacated the chair aud
spoke against the motion, and
moved as substitute for the whole
that the Council employ or use the
engineers now employed by tho
oity to get out map of the city for
future guidance of the Council. 1t
was seconded and adopted.
The Almshouse Committee re-
ported that they had prepared plans
for q new almshouse in accordance
with provision of resolution,
which was on motion referred to the
Finance Committee.
Bond of Il. l.. Brittlnghsm as a
police officer was read, aud Oh mo.
ton was accepted.
Communication Of Mrs. Irwiu to
be given three feet of land that the
oity took from her was read, and on
motion 1T Was referred to tho Street
Committee.
A resolution of thanks passed by
the Independent Fire Company was
read and was ordered to DO placed
on record.
Application of John O. Niemeyer
to have drain on North street reno.
died Was referred to the Street Com
mittee.
Resolution of thanks from Jr. O.
A. Al. for use OF City Hall was read
and ordered to be filed.
On motion OF Mr.. Wonnycutt, a
special committee was appointed TO
look into the taking into the city
the west side of Chestnut street, and
that the City Attorney be instructed
to look into tho matter with the
committee and report at the next
meeting.
The chairman appointed on the
committee Messrs. Wonnyoutt, Peed
aud Everett.
The chairman Of the Finance Com.
mlttee read the account of expendi
lures for the first half of the year,
showing that they have exceeded
their appropriations.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Burglars Captured.

Several robberies have recently
been committed Mt Franklin. South
nmpton county, aud the authorities
there were unable to come up with
the burglars. Deputy Sheriff Silver
SOD and Constable Isham received
Information some time ago that led
them 10 believe that some of the
meu were around here, so they have
been Oh the lookout for them. Mon
day night they arrested Frank and
John Edwards, i'll Sweet Canaan, as
the guilty parties. Yesterday a
search warrant WAS procured and O
number of articles were found. One
double and one single barrel gun,
both new, were found. besides othe
articles. The men and their booty
Will be sent back to Franklin this
morning,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
. OR = s NJ O UTH.
kSaerai of Constructor Samuel
Arnistcad.

The funeral of Constructor Sam.
uel Armistead took place Yesterday
afternoon from the Court Street
Baptist Church ct 2 p. IN. The Off :
GERS OF the yard assembled at the
house with badges of mourning.
soon afterwards the remains were
brought from the house and were
conveyed by eight sailors 80 the
church, where the solemn services
were conducted by DR.. A. E. Owen,
nssisted by Revs. Funston, Duna-
way and Simpson. Mr.. Funston
read the funeral services. MIR.
Simpson offered prayer. DR.. A.
JG. Owen then preached the sermon,
after which the benediction was pro-
nounced by MIR. Dunaway.
AT the conclusion of the services
the remains were placed in the
hearse and were carried to Cedar
Grove Cemetery followed bv the
sailors and marines from the ward.
under command of Lieut.. John A.
Doughertv, beaded by the Post
Band; behind these were the work
men Of the Construction Depart.
ment IN body, who stopped work
through respect to the deoeased, he
having been native of this city,
and at one time stationed at this
yard.
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers:
Naval ofiicers-Naval Constructors
+. Il. Bowles, j. j. Woodward. 3,
W. Taylor, w. j. Baxter; Assistant
Naval Constructors w. L. Oapps,
Lloyd Bsnkson, X. Stooker and En-.
sign II. q. Fenton.
Citizens-Major ]. +. Crocker,
Il. Q. Marshall, Goodrich Hatton,
l.. Il, Watts. q. r. Nash, J. G.
Everett, John Il. Griffin, Henry
kirn, John B. Jenkins and c. W.
Coleman.
On arriving at tho cemetery the
military halted and let the process
sion pass through. After the services
were concluded three volleys were
fired over his grave aud then all re
turned to their homes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Appreciated.

The people OF Portsmouth and
vicinity appreciate a good thing
when they see 1t. Since we adver-
hsed closing out oSE-THIRD OFF OF
REGULAR PRICE we've done q very
satisfactory business, giving our
customers good value for their
money and at came time causing us
to dispose OF good many goods, 30
We wouldn't have to carry the same
over. We will still continue this
sale until February lat and give our
many friends chance to buy first.
class CLOTHING AND wOoLEN UNDER.
WEAR AT oNE-THIRD OFF REGULAR
rRIoR. Breslauer q Anthony, ia
High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
WHISkEY TRUST CASE.
Several Sensations and False Aft
davits Claimed.
BY Southern AssoclateI Prog.


Chicago, February 5. Judge
Grosscup this morning took up the
investigation of the connection of
Charles j. Heinsheimer and S. Il.
Wormer with the whiskey trust
case. The names of these two we're
signed to the petition for receiver
ship it is claimed entirely without
their authority. The Court stated
that he had IN his possession an
affidavit from President Greenhut
declaring that he had authority to
afliA the two names. When he had
read this Attorney Julian Mack
said: 81 am prepared to state on
information and belief that that
affidavit Is an unmitigsted false.
hood"
Judge Grosscup seemed somewhat
startled at this statement. He de.
manded that MIR. Mack procure aili :.
davits from New York, at once CON
tirming this statement, and said he
was determined to fix the response
bility for the connection OF these
two young men with tho case
Attorney Mack caused another
sensation when he accused Attorney
| Bury, who represents Mr.. Green
hut, Of saying in private conversa-
ton: IL believe my client lied about
! this matter"
This closed the matter until Thurs.
| day morning, when ntlidavlts can be
procured from Goodhart IL Co. and
Heinsheimer ~ Wormser
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
a Home Wedding.

A very pretty home wedding was
celebrated last night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Eth
eredge.it being the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Josie b., to MIR. W.
Z. Peek. The nuptial knot was tied
by DIR. A. +. Owen, after which a
reception followed. Miss Beulah
Lynch and MIR. G. A. Etheredge
were the attendants. The present 8
were numerous and handsome.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Naval News.
BY Southern Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, February 5.-Cap-
tain w. s. Schley has been detach
ed from duty as inspector of the
third lighthouse district at New
York, and ordered as member of
the board of inspection and survey
at the Navy Department, Washing
ton, and Chief Engineer Philip Inch
has been detailed to Inepect coal at
Baltimore for Admiral Nleade's
squadron of evolution.
Admiral hleade's fleet arrived OF
SANTANA Bay. Hayti, this morning,
the Raleigh going to San Juan De
Porti Rico TO send the cablegram.
there being no telegraph station at
SANTANA. The Mohican arrived at
Seattle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Itenainn Arrived.

The RENAME of Mr.. Joseph Dick
erson, whose death We mentioned
yesterday, arrived on the morning
train via Seaboard Line from
Abbyville, S. c., aud were met al
the depot by Mr. VIM. b. johnson,
the undertaken, and q number OF
friends. They were carried to Oak
Grove Cemetery for interment
Rev. MIR. Funsten read the burial
services, after which the remains
were consigned to mother earth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
widow of konr admiral Carter
BY Southern AssoclatiPresse

WASHINGTON, February 5.-The
House Committee on Pensions to.
day ordered favorable report on
Senate bill granting a pension to
the widow OF Rear Admiral S. p,
Carter. The Senate bill was amended
so as to reduce the pension from So
to $50 per month.
A favorable report was ordered
on Senate bill increasing from $50
to $50 per month the pension of the
widow of Lieut.. Orisby of the navy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Chapman and shriver natled
by Southern Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Febroary 5.-John
Shriver, correspondent OF the New
York Mail and Express, and L. r.
Chapman, the sugar broker. both Of
whom were refused writ of habeas
corpus to release them from custo-
dy for their alleged oilense of refus.
ing to testify before the Senate in.
vestiGatiDg committee, appeared
before Judge Cole In the criminal
conrt to day and gave bail of 81, 600
each. pending trial. Their former
bondsmen, j.. j. Davis aud r. j.
Wynne went on their bonds. Their
trial will probably not begin until
next month.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
eff To be Married,

This morning MIR. Willis Cushing
Neville, son of the late Willis New
lille. will leave for Boykins. Va,
where he will be married at 10 80 a.
IN. to Miss Margaret l.. Witch lead
a niece of MIR. j. M. Corbett. The
ceremony will be performed at the
residence of Mr.. Oorbett. a spe-
cial train will take up quite mum
Der to witness the marriage.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
uourr Of AppenIu.
BY Southern Associated Pres

NJ .<77
RICHMOND. Va, January 81
the State Supreme Court of APP
peals the following was the bushes.
to day:
Exchange Building and Invest
mant Company VS.. Bayliss; sub
mitted.
Copeland VS.. Copeland; submit
ted.
Ingalls, ct al VS.. Straus ct oil; az
gued and submitted.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Grand Jury.

Judge a. S. Watts has directed
the City Sergeant to summon the
following citizens az grand Jury
for the February term OF the Hust
ings Court. which begins Thursday:
j j Bilisoly, James L Borum, Hen.
ry Allen, T. n Goodson, Luther |,
White, William II Elliott, William
b Thomas. Barney Rutter and Am
br ose Williams.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Greatest Sacrifice

OF first class clothing and WOODEN
underwear ever offered to the people
of this vicinity. We are bound to
close out every dollars worth to
make room for new spring goods,
winch will begin to arrive about lat
pr March. Breslauer u Anthony,
A4 Hi8A street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06

Will continue to sell our winter
shoes at reduced prices. because
will leave III few days for tho
Northern markets to place orders
for spring shoes. Remember, l am
selling reliable shoes. Adolph
Brandt, 2l3 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-06
Smallpox at Esiuefieid.
By S0uthorn Aaso ciatei Press.

ROANOKE, Va, February g.
Smallpox has broken out at Blue
field, W. Va. 1t is rumored D lat
there are three cases at hotel.
n. b. Johnston,: vice-president of
the Roanoke Board of Trade, left
to day for Now England in the inc
terest OF the movement to induce
cotton mills to come South.