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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

S4' Acreage-Wheat, SO; corn, 90; oats,
90; hay, 90; cotton, 6s; tobacco, 81; Irish
potatoes, 1o2; sweet potatoes, IS; pea
nuts, so; pastures, 81.
The general average Of crops in the
State on the same date last year was IS
follows; Prospeot.-Wheat, SO; corn, 90;
oats, &c; hay, So; cotton, SO, tobacco, 20;
Irish potatoes, So; sweet potatoes, So;
pesnuts, SO; pastures, IS; apples, IT;
peaches. $; pesrs, 8; grapes, IA. Acreage
Wheat. IS; corn, 102; oats, 90; hay, 92;
cotton, 100; tobacco, n; Irish potatoes,
1O2; sweet potatoes. OF; peanuts. 10; pas
lures, es.
1t will be seen on comparison that
there is an improvement this year over
last in most Of the crops enumerated. AS
to fruits, there is no. comparison Of the
prospects last gear with those OF 1895,
IS, with the exception Of grapes, the
crops were almost total failure. On
the whole, the crop outlook for the
State this year is hne, and. with the
increase of business all over the country,
there ia much room for the people OF
Virginia to confidently look for great
improvement In all the conditions OF
industry and trade.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
ROANOKE COLLEGE.

While the educational interests Of
Southwest Virginia are increasing
yearly in extent and influence Roanoke
College, at Salem, can justly claim to
be the pioneer of this section In the
grand march OF knowledge. In beauty
and healthfulness OF location it cannot
be surpassed, while the moral and re-
fning influences around are equal to
those OF any similar institution in the
country. DR.. julius D. Dreher, presi-
dent of the college, is an educator OF
long experience and acknowledged
ability, while the other memb ers Of the
faculty are not only graduates of the
best schools OF learning in the land but
in several instances have enjoyed the
advantages afforded by course OF study
at the leading universities Of Europe.
The forty-seoond year of the college
closed on the 18th OF las, June with
commencement exceptionally brilliant,
among the speakers being Governor
Charles T. O'Ferrall, OF Virginia, and
among the guests Mr.. PAX Yong Kiu.
dents last session came from eighteen
States and Territories and from Mexico,
Nova Scotia, England and Cores. Choc-
tsws from the Indian Territory have
been attending the college for the past
twenty. five years and not long ago
three Japanese students, SONS of mems
bers of the privy council OF the Island
Empire. The authorities of the college
have shown progressive spirit in keep.
Ing the institution abreast of the times.
A system of elective studies has been
introduced in the higher CLASSES and a
three years course in French and Ger
man is offered,
Regular laboratory work Is required
in chemistry and physics and the
methods OF instruction include practi-
cal work in all departments The sys-
tenn of study there requires students to
make much use Of the fine library OF
LOO volumes, to which large annex
WAS made last summer. The college
has set high standard OF qualifications
for Its professors and a high standard
for graduation. Indeed, the institution
Is one of which not only this section,
but the entire State may we'll be proud,
and justly deserves the high repu tation
1t enjoys and which Is annually increas-
ing.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
MAssEY-PILor LIBEL SUIT.
Wise's Fine speeoh-Massey Msy Make the
Closing Argument.

Wise's Fine spesoh-Massey Msy Make the
Closing Argument.
NORFOLK, July 25.-Capt John s.
Wiae occupied nearly the entire time Of
she city circuit court to-day in arguing
the evidence In the Massey Pilot libel
suit. A tremendous crowd WAS out and
it required the com bined efforts of the
entire force Of deputy sheriffs to keep
the people from jamminR each other to
she point of injury in their efforts to get
inCo the building.
Captain Wise spoke for nearly five
hours, beginning with an excoriation of
the plaintiff, said by old attorney to be
the most scashing they had ever heard
fall from human lips. He took the
evidence up and argued it In detail, de.
nouncing Mr.. Masseys statements as
to his incomes as barefsced lies. The
peroretion was magnificent fight Of
oratory and in which the orator had q
beautiful tribute to Virginia and Vir-
ginians. There is suspicion which
cannot be verified that Mr., Massey will
himself make the closing argument.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

1T is stated ON British authority that
the recent demonstrations in China
against foreigners were inaugursted by
the Pekin government to nullify the ef-
feet of the treaty with Japan in regard
to opening the interior Of the Celestial
empire to outside trade by proving that
1T would be unsafe for strangers to
venture there. This may be the Chinese
idea of practically abrogating that por-
ton OF the treaty with Japan; but when
the United States, Great Britain and
other foreign powers have spoken this
method Of procedure will prove utterly
unavailable. The ubiquitous Yankee
will be peddling his wares all over
China in few years or know the reason
why.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
Durant's Trial.

SAN Francisco, July 25.-Judge
Murphy denied the defendants applica-
ton for change OF venue. giving Du,
rant the right to renew the motion. The
empnnneling of jurors commenced to-
night. Fifty Of the jurors offered ex-
cuses which were accepted by the court.
From the other hundred jurors who had
been summoned, an attempt was made
to secure the twelve talismen. Dursnt,
who was accompanied to the court by his
father and mother, maintained his calm.
unconcerned demeanor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
strike Said to be 1nevitah,e.

PITTsBURG. July 25.-As meeting Of
the miners officials held here to-day, it
was decided that q strike WAS inevitable
in Wow OF the fact that four States have
expressed themselves on the price guess
tion. 1t is said that a rate OF 81 cents
ton will be demanded and that IL the
operators in this district refuse to grant
uniform rate the entire force OF the
nation is to be thrown into the Pitts
burg district to push the fight.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
HoKE SMITH BEARD FROM.
He Delivers q "Sound Money" Address
Columbus, Ga


Columbus, Ga.
COLUMBUS. Ga. July 25-Hon. Hoke
Smith. Secretary of the Interior, was
the guest of the Democratic executive
committee OF Muscogee county to-day,
and received regular ovation from the
people Of Columbus.
To. night the opera house WAS packed
to Its utmost capacity to hear his speech
IN advocacy of sound Currency. Hun.
dreds came in on the trains from neigh
boring Georgia and Alabama towns.
On the stage were gathered over fifty
OF the representative men of the city
and county. Secretary Smith was elo-
quently introduced by Lionel G. Levy,
leading lawyer of the city.
He spoke for over two hours and was
listened to with great interest, being
interrupted occasionally by applause
when some specially strong points were
made,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26


Ii HUNG CHANG, the vioeroy OF
China Is said to be anxious to throw
aside the cares and Annoyanoes OF govs
erning thankless people and spend the
coming winter in the United States.
He is seventy-six years old and needs
rest; but instead of coming over here In
winter he should select the summer as
the period of recreation as he would
have fine time attending games of
baseball. In the winter the only species
of sport open to his inspection in this
country would be football, and as
game of that kind is moro dangerous to
participants than battle between
Chinese and Japanese troops, he would
not care to see it, having already h ad
enough of bloodshed In his own country
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
Important, II True.

NORFOLK, Va, July est is reported
here that at Old Point Thursday after
noon q deal was contaminated, by which
the Atlantic and Dsnville railroad
passed into the control of the Southern
railway. President Newgass, OF the
Atlantic and Danville, WAS called on at
his hotel at Portsmouth at late hour
tonight, but declined to be aeen.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
THE Brazilians are greatly excited by

THE Brazilians are grestly excited by
the British occupation Of Trinidad; but
IS John Bull claims an ownership of the
island since 100 they will hardly be
able to help themselves. Besides, II
they consult history they will find that
the occupation of foreign territory by
the English is business which they
have been carrying on with remarkable
success for hundreds Of years.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
VIII join tho Royentt.

NORFOLK. Va, July 25-The Whole.
sale Grocery Association met Tonight
and resolved to join the boycott now
being wsged sgsinst the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, on account of dis
elimination in freight rates in favor OF
the Now Orlesns, Louisville and Nash.
Vile Wholesalers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
0oTInterferea AcaIn.

CHARLESTON, s. c., July 25.-Judge
Nathan Golf has issued ON order in the
case of Gowdry against Green, G super
visor OF Richmond county, ordering the
latter to show Gauge why he should not
be enjoined against exercising the dut ties
OF his office and restraining him from
delivering registration books to manas
gers of elections for the constitutional
convention.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
Grover Goes Fishing.

BUZzARD's BAT. Mass, July as
After busy day with Secretary Thur
Der the President to day devoted him
self assiduously to recreation, and at 0
o'clock this morning he was off down
the bay on fishing trip, from which he
did not return until o'clock this even
inV
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
Safe Robbed Of $4,000.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 95.-The
safe of Kansas City Jockey Club at
Exposition Park was robbed OF SO, 900
to-day. Secretary Cunningham had
left the Office for short time When
he came back the safe was open and
the money WAS gone. The police are
investigating.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
DROP OUTLOOK IN THE STATE

The report OF State Com m issioner of
Agriculture Whitehead on the general
average OF crops in Virginia on July /,
Is as follows: Prospect-W Wheat, o.;
corn, 81; oats, SO; hay, 80; cotton, rs;
tobacco, 80; Irish potatoes, So; sweet
potatoes, SO; peanuts, SO; pastures, es;
apples, es; peaches, SO; pears, 81; grapes
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
Confessed the Murder.

SAVANNAH. Ca, July 25.-Mayor
Myers tonight received telegram from
Chief of Police McDermott stating that
the negro, Abe Smalls, in prison in
Baltimore, had confessed to having
killed Policeman Neve and expressed
o willingness to return to Savannah for
trial.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

Visiting costume; skirt OF gray corded
silk; the apron point is of fancy silk in
gray and pink; the sleeves are of q
new draped shape. the sharply pointed
revers being passed through them; the
back is of the plain color. Eighteen
yards of 24-inch silk.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

THE TIMES is member OF the Associated
Press--the greatest newscollecting association in
the world-apd receives over special wire tho
ull telcgr phic news service OF the Associated
Press-the Same news from all over the United
ceived by the great daIles Of Now YORK, Philadel.
phia and Baltimore.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

The question of President Cleve>
lands candidacy for third term ia
growing in interest. Some oHe started
report that Gen. Wade Hampton had
asserted that he knew Mr.. Cleveland
was candidate for re election; butin a
recent interview with reporter for the
Washington Post, the South Carolina
soldier. statesman denied the report EN-
phatically, and ssid as MISTER OF fact
he had not the slightest reason for be-
lieving from anything the President
ever said or did that he ia or will be q
candidate for q third term. On the
other hand the general said he did not
believe that Mr.. Cleveland WAS Think
ing about 1t or would consent to run for
smother nomination. He remembered
on reflection however, that he had Hsid
II the parties sll split up some OF the
goldbug Democrats might want to run
the President for third term, and that
they would be joined by big per cent.
OF Republicans. This Is something
after the order OF 1.-THE Three Black
Crows" and while the President evil
IDENTITY will not run after nomination
for third term, Ii begins to be equally
apparent that he will not run from 1t.
In other words, like Mr.. Harrison to
some extent, he Is a sort Of receptive
candidate"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

THE very finest custom made clothes
from 5000 OF the latest styles are being
made atNo. Campbell street Is per
cent. cheaper than elsewhere. Work
manshtp and ht guaranteed the best.
A. d. RICE,
Receiver. T. 81. q yers &
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
The Brazilians Excited,

Rio DE JANEIRo, July 25.-A hostile
crowd made denomination OF protest
against the occupation of the island of
Trinidad by the British, in front of the
British consulate at Sac Paulo to- day.
The police patrols have bsen increased
on account OF similar demonstrations
here.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

A TRUTH and reality. What That
everybody sings the praises of Frank
Bonner's meals. The opinions come
from the classic, too.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

LATER reports in regard to the case
of John Dern, the German settler, who
had to leave his home in LunenburR
county, show that the unfortunate man
in some way incurred the ill-will OF
moonshiners, who thereupon proceeded
to make life burden to him and his
family. The case excites much interest
In Richmond, and an investigation will
be made, which, it is hoped. will lead
to the arrest of the guilty parties and
the infection OF severe punishment upon
them. Dern, it appears, Is by birth an
Austrian, who has become naturalized
citizen of the United States. and. CON.
sequently, has no redress except under
the laws Of this State. He has resided
for some years in Lunenburg county on
forty-acre farm and, until the NOON
sinners got after him, was doing very
we'll. he says they wanted him 20 join
In some of their lawless schemes, and
on his refusal to do 40. they began the
system OF persecution previously re-
lated. The case certainly demands, and
no doubt will receive, prompt attention
from the authorities of the State. as
those OF Lunenburg county either can
not or will net afford the unfortunate
man the necessary protection.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26
DANCING at Carr's woods tonight.

If YOU want to post yourself ON the
money question read COINS Financial
School," Price, IS cents. For sale BY
Thompson & Meadows.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

FULL OF knots; that's the way the
muscles feel when you catch cold in
them. Ponds Extract will unite ell
such knots and relieve the pain.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorfa.
When SHE was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Casiorfa.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-26

NEATNFSS taste and good work. anehip
A'A-oj mako readable sad" See.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-11
HOW HE WANTED THEM.

He stepped into the studio with the air of one not quite up to his wardrobe His mustache was waxcd and curled, and his pale hair had kecn smoothly plastered down and brushed up into little riprappings over his protuhcrant cars, He held his hands, too, as if his cuffs worried him. But by the way ho looked at himself in the pier glass ii was evident that he firmly believed that wen solomon in all his glory was not arrayCd like one of these, which Is where Solomon was in luck.
 Moving his watch chain around so that tho most impressive side of the charm would dazzle the attache, he asked:
 "HOw much arc cabinets this wcckE
 "Tcn dollars a dozen"
 Ten dollars d. Jerusalem thundcrF and the joy faded out of h;s face.
 "Yes, sir, sIO single figure. $6 in groups of three"
 Hope faintly revived in his troubled face, and slowly drawing his lonely $l bill from his trousers pocket he laid it on tho case, saying, Well then, guess I'll got you to take two cabinets of me in groups of thrcel' JosEPH RANGER
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-11
Potntoes Rs Penholders.

Ut is surprising" says q commer- cial traveller, ''how general the use of potatoes as penholders is becoming in hotels. l havo seen them i'll uso in great hostelries of the east, whoso owners wouldn't hesitate for n moment to spend $l0 for desk ornament to hold pens used by the guests in registering. The mixture of starch, glucose and wa ter in tho potato seems well adapted to take up the impurities of ink and to keep the pen point clear and bright, while the alkaloid of the potato, known as solaninc, doubtless has something to do with it in the same line. These ele- ments readily take up the tannato of iron, which is tho body substance of ink. Chemically speaking. starch is the first base of potato, and sugar or glucose is its second base. Thus is tho humblo potato finding another way in which tc serve the uses of mankind. Nov York Tribune,
 The waiter girl drew herself haughtily up behind the new boarIier's chair
 twill you have strawberry shortoakc?" she hissed malcvolently.
 Certainly" tho new boarder answered, with a new boarders conciliatory manner. Not too short, hc added as the girl swept loftily through the swing door.
 You needn't worry, ' growled the bach elor boarder at tho foot of the table, who had beon waiting half an hour for two eggs boiled four minutes, ''it'n be long enough before you get it.
 And amid the silence that fell on the ta- ble the butter was distinctly heard to give a low chuckle and turn over on its other side W. A. FULLER, JR
 In Summer.
 These days the small boy little cares
 For the teachings of his tutor.
 He'd rather be outside the fence
 And hark. with happiness intense,
 To the roarings of the rooter.
 Cincinnati Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-11
New York & New England

Pssseng Ira n Service, May, 2S. 1895
 Trains leave Waterbury for Bos. .on-S. .45, 1:S0, 10,55 A. m; ,0O 3:55 Proviirnoe-3:45, 7:3O A m; loo S:55 Nsw York via Brewsters-s:05 5. m 2:IO worcester-S:45, 7;3O a. m 100 p m. New London -3:45, 7:3O a. m; 100, S:55 Pntnam-8:45. 7:so,1 10 55 a. m 100, 3:55 wiIiimantto- 7:aO 1855 m, 100,
 3:55 p. ID
 Rockviile-7;SO, lO;55 m. ;OO, 8;55 p Manches.er-7:30, lO;45 a. m; 100, 3:55 Springfield Branch-9;05 a. m.; 3:55 p. m. i; Hartford-3:45, 7:30, 9;O5, 1O:45 8. m.;
 loo, 3:55, S:15 p. ID.
 New Britain-3:45, 7:30, 9;05, 10:55 III
 100, 3:55, S:l5 p. m. Plainville- 7:30, 9:O5, 1O:55 a. m :;
 loo, 3;55, s:l5 p. m. Bristol-3:45. 7:3O, 9:05. lO:55. m.; l;OO,
 3:55, SIS D. m. Terryville-7 30. 9:O5, 1O:55 a. m.; 100,
 3:55, S:l5 p. m. waterville -7:3O, 9;O5, 1O:55 a. m; 3:55,
 S:l5 p. m.
 west Cheshire -4:4O, s:SO a. m.; 4:3O p.
 m.
 Meri len-4:s0, s:SO 8. m.; 4:SO p. m.
 Dublin street station 500, S:42 a. m.;
 500 p. m.)
 Clomwell-S:90 a. m.: 4:3O p. m.
 Dublin stcess station SAP a. m.; 500 p Union City-fs:O5A m. To~antic-fS.05 a. m; f2:10, $50 p. u. Southford-s;O5 a. m, 2:10, $50 p. m Pompersug Valley-S:05 &. m.; 2:10, 50 Sandy Hook-s:O5 a. m.; a:1O, $50 p. m. Hawleyville a. m-; 2:1O, $50 p. m. Danbury-S:05 a. m.; 2:10, 5;5011 ;35 p. m. Ere wsters-S:O5a a. m; 2:10, $50 p. m. PAughkeepsie via Hopewell-S:O5 a. m.; t;
 2:l0, 1l:S5 p. m. Fishkill-on- -Hudson-S:05 a. m.; BIO p. m. Binghamton, Elmirs, Jamestown, Cleve- land. Akron and Chicago-S:05 a. m.;
 2:10 p. m.
 Sunday trains-Hartford S.45, s 30. a. m:
 3:45 p. m.
 Bostou-S.45 A. m., 3.45 p. m. W.R. BAB .OCK, Gen Pass Agt. Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-11
HOW ELSE?

"Sir, Inc said as he came in at the door, putting, ''you arc squint eyed snare and your establishment Is a bcastly chcat!' My dear sir began the proprietor. "No; ain't your dear sir, hc yelled, throwing n faded, fraycd out umbrella upon the counter, I'm bowling indig- nation mcrtinS, that's what am, you honey tOnEu,% dclusion!''
 But, my good friend"-
 Don't you call me your fricnd-don't add insult to injury. I won't hear another word out of your head. Hero I bought that umbrella of you just two weeks ago today, you gangle kneed fraud, ard j;'s used up already. Do you hear?' aud he jump up and down.
 Its used up?" said tho proprietor in a bewildercd tone.
 "YeS, sir; it's used upG' howled the vic tim.
 Well, my dear sir, " said the proprietor, slowly cdging toward the back door, twill you please tell me-
 He turned the knob
 "How elSc''-
 He stepped out backward.
 An umbrella could be uscd?'' And he closed the door with a slam just as the stranger started after him.
 SCoTT LANSING.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-11

with Michigan maple sirup; soft boiled eggs. mush and milk. baked beans and custard pie. Those, Pansy. are the deli catCsscn which appeal to me.
 BcrgamOt, South Haddam. you are trying to reduce your weight by liv- ing on bird seed and cistern water, you will no doubt succeed. but the glow of health will not mantle in your cheek very much. The angels will come and get you away from South Haddam some morning while you are gnawing on your cutie bone, and with your feet hanging over the edge of q water soaked cloud you will sail around through the blue empyrean.
 Do not try to do it, Bergamot, beg of you. Eat your victuals as required, or you will surely pass on to spirit life.
 Yes, have told you repeatedly in these columns that the toothpick belongs to the seclusion of your own room Some day there may be, i'll the more elaborate homes, just off the dining room, little toothpick room, but at present, unless you can slip under the table unseen or throw the corner of the tablecloth over your head meantime, would say do not pick the teeth or use profanity in any public place.