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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
A BOY MURDERER

Confesses to Killing Man in Simpson
County, N. C.
On Saturday night Chas. Hall. of Nor.
ton' brought Avery Butler, an ESCAPED
convict, to this city, en- route to Raleigh
N. y. He was arrested in Kentucky on
suspicion of being the party wanted. an
account of which was published in The
Times of Sunday morning. On Sunday
he broke down and confessed to Mr.. Hall,
and wrote the following letter for The
Times:
nv. Sept. 6, 1906.
Dear Sir: now acknowledge to Mr..
i1ail that am the man he wants. Now,
mere is my crime which + committed
when was 10 years of age: / killed a
man, was tried and convicted of murder
and condemned to be hung, and Cover
nor Fowler reprieved me and committed
the sentence to life Imprisonment, and
told me that after one year he would par
don me. He also wrote my mother let.
ter stating that he would pardon me.
but died short time afterwards. I re.
manned In prison for two years, when nv
people got good petition addressed to
the new governor, who would have par
uoned me II Capt j. NJ. Fleming, the
warden, had not told him that had not
been IN prison long enough On these
grounds he refused me pardon, although
L had not as much as the scratch of a pin
against me. l then gave up all hopes,
and thought would get out the best
way could, and 1 did So 1 went to
work and broke prison and was out four
weeks, but, child-like, stayed around
there until l was again caught. | re-
manned in prison one month, when I
broke out again and was again caught
by Mr. Hall in Letcher county, Ky, and
VIII now be placed in prison for the third
time. On these grounds 1 don't think
anyone can blame me for making my es-
cape. now expect to go back to prison
and do what is right until Warden Flem-
ing thinks have been there long enough
and then will ask the mercy of the gov
ernor again. This being the only crime
ever committed, hope will soon sue
coed in securing pardon. This crime
was committed in Sampson county. N.
c., Clinton being the county seat By
permission of Mr.. Hall 1 hope to have
this confession published.
"AVERY BCTLER.n
MIR. Hall started with his prisoner
over the Roanoke and Southern Sunday
Mt noon, but rs their tickets called for
via Lynchburg, they were compelled to
walk back to the city after being carried
out four miles, and they left on the right
train Sunday night
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

WANTED trade an $50 '06 Crescent
Wheel in good order for n surry or buggy.
Address, w. B., care Times office.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTOR.

Sergeant 7. r. Tillett has been appoint
ed collector of delinquent personal and
capltation taxes for the city and State for
1891 to 1895, inclusive as provided for in
the code of Virginia, section 619.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
Linens! Linens !!

:. We will offer tomorrow a lot of table
linens at decidedly cut prices
Good heavy quality, pure al linen Da-
mask, German made, worth 80 cents, at
2 pieces good heavy double Damask ia
bic linens, worth $1.25, to go at 90 cents.
pieces good heavy quality full bleach
ea German table Damask, geometrical de-
cents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Every Grocer in Roanoke has it.
."CRYSTAL SPRING SOAP"
It's good soap Sc. a oak,
and it's made here at home.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Come early and get your choice in felt
walking hats and sailors at Csc. Palais
Royal, 1O1 Salem avenue, NJ. Indorsky,
manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
SECONDHAND PIANOS s. PER
MONTH, NO INTEREST.

If you are just starting your little girl
or boy in music and do not wish to invest
S4OO in piano, you can get some bar
gains in slightly used pianos at Hobbie
Piano Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Fresh lot of Italian Oranges just re-
ceive at Catognis.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
'HEIRONIMUS & BRUCH'S.
2o6 COMMERCE STREET.
TIE GREAT TIDE OF BARGAINS
AT ITS FLOOD AT OUR STORE NOW
2O6 COMMERCE STREET.
is AT ITS FLOOD AT OUR STORE NOW.
TaiIor-made Suitings at l2Hc.

We are now showing new fabric for
early fall called "Tailor Made Suitingsss
lt Is new and novel printed duck-to be
fall. See the line.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
OF INTEREST.

Mrs. Brophy's music class will resume
study September ID. She will teacl
Mason's system of touch and technic,. a.
learned from DR.. Mason
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

80 cents to S. saved by purchasing rail
road tickets from S. B. Pace &, Co. ticket
brokers. Members of A. L. B. A. 10
Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Frank Teller's "Chicos" Sc Cigar is
the best nickel cigar At vanLear Bros.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
More Leather Belts.

Another invoice of Leather Belts in
white kid, tan and black, just placed on
our counters. Newest widths, newest
shapes, lowest prices for qualities offered.
See them at 25c UP to soc. -,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
SOMETHING NEW

SOMETHING NEW.
There is just out for the fall an Alpine.
hat of an entirely new and exceedingly
graceful shape. 1t may be seen in sew
eral grades and colors at Walter S. Lang
don's hat store, on Commerce street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

PAWNBROKER'S AUCTION SALE.
of unredeemed WATCHES, DIAMONDS,
e w ELRY, MUSICAL INSTRU-
MENTS, TOOLS and all kinds of per-
sonal property not having been attended
te at the proper time, will be sold to the
highest bidder by w. w. Workman, auc-
tioneer, at No. JEFFERSON STREET,
STORE OF S. NYBURG. Now is your
chance to get things cheap. Come and
examine the goods before the sale, which
will commence Saturday night, SRPTENI-
Der 10, 1896, at s O'clock BY order of
S. NYBURG, Proprietor.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

BOARDERS WANTED.
Can furnish board for @ or s at 28
Seventh avenue s. w. Gentlemen, pre-
ferred. Call at or address as above.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Taffy! taffy all kinds, just made at
Catogni's.
Just received large line of fine fall
sailors and walking hats, to be sold at 25
cents Palais Royal, 101 Salem avenue,
NJ. Indorsky, manager.
First of the season, fresh oysters at
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
CauRterpanes.
At Two Pairs for Csc.

The special sale of mems suspenders we
are making is wonder. You'll want to
see them right away.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
GUN CLUB SCORE

Following is the score of the Roanoke
Gun Club at the live pigeon shooting
match in Carr's woods Monday: Sben.
herd shot at birds; killed z, missed o;
Miller killed 4, missed 3; Snyder killed z,
missed 0; Walthal had the same luck;
Reid killed 6, missed 1 Mays brought
down . and missed 9; Deniston killed all
seven; Pfeiffer killed 6, missed L; Thomas
killed 8, lost 2; helms did the same;
Valentine killed 3, missed 4, and Nc
Ghee made the same score
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Just received the first
invoice Of the season of
New Fall Dress Goods,
in high class novelties,
stripes and checks;
they are of beautiful
design and colorings,
ranging in price from
25c to $l.5O per yard.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
THE FINCASTLE FAIR.

The fifteenth annual exhibition of the
Botetourt Agricultural and Mechanical
Association will be held at Fincastle on
the 10Th and Both of September and the
lst and 2nd of October next. The fair
promises to be one of unusual interest.
both as to exhibits and attendance.
Crops are unusually good in this section
of the State, and as Lynchburg will hold
no fair this fall competition bids fair to
be very lively. The premium list is
large and attractive, and as the heaviest
part of the farmers work is over, and he
will have the time as we'll as the inclina-
ton for relaxation and rest, it may be
expected that he will be largely in evil
dence. The people of Roanoke always
take great interest in the Botetourt
fair, and this year will be no exception.
AN who attend may be assured of a hearty
greeting and cordial welcome. A new
grand stand, 8Ox21 feet, has been erect.
ed, and the fair grounds have been other
wise much improved. Go and enjoy your
self.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
LOCALITIES

IMPORTANT TO BoARDERs.
Mrs. j. T. Jones, corner Roanoke and
Church streets, wishes few more
boarders. She also has two or three de-
lightfully located rooms to let.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
Kid Gloves Worth $I.5O at 79c.

A few more of the Kid Gloves worth
anywhere from 81. 10 to $3.50 the pair
VIII not last much longer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
New Black Dress Goods
Just Received

Both plain and fancy,
the largest and best
selected stock in the
city. All we ask is an
inspection and we feel
assured you'll do your
purchasing of..us.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Fifty pieces of flno Dresden Rib
bon, five inches wide, all silk,
extra quality, in all good sea-
sonahls shades, worth CSC
yard, to go OF
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Fifty pieces of 3a-ineh wide all
silk fine grade Of Taaeta Rib
bons, all new and fresh goods
and desirable shades and
black, worth soc, at zoe and
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09
A New Importation Bought Low
and Offered at Prices That
Will Cause a Wide
Distribution.

200 pieces fine quality Persian
Taffote Ribbons, No. 60 and
No. 80, are five inches wide, in
white, crenm, pink. light blue,
heliosrope and yellow, worth
60c to 75c yard, at only
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Thirty pieces Of 3-inch wide all
silk. extra quality of MORE
Ribbon, every conceivable
color and black, 49c value. at
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-09

Seventy five pieces of 5-inch all
silk, single and double face,
Black Satin (sash) Ribbon,
just the thing you have been
looking for, regular price Coo
per yard, at
The Washington bee., 1896-09-05
TAKE YOUR VACATION NOW.

Go 10 picturesque Mackinac Island
Va t1g d. &, c. Coast Line). 1t only
costs 60 $3.50 from Detoit, $3.50 from
Io--lo, $500 from Cleveland for the
7ouno I, nip, including meals and berths.
Llc5e-s good for 60 days, bicycles car
neg nee. One thousand miles of lake
hd ana 1ver riding on new modern steel
steamers for the above rates. SEND
&C. Tor illustrated pamphlets. Address,
n A. SCHANTZ, O. P. A, Detroit.
The Washington bee., 1896-09-05
NOTICE.

NAA TED at this Office, at once three
or tour good collectors. Liberal per-
Gen age paid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
HIS ROYVL RICHNESS
MEASURED FOR A suit.
His Chest brty-Five Inches, His Waist
FOrty-FOui and Leg Seam Thirty-One.
WhH2 Collar
and stud Brimmed ST
fdent Fau o the White Spats
Londoi For ne angling
and
SIMS Men
Copyright, 1896

dure strangulation of the nerves and
muscles of the knee and leg.
A great deal of attention is being paid
TO buttonholes. Men take their last win
tef SUIT and send it to the tailor with
( the order that the buttonholes be re-
worked with this or that kind of twist
making a fine heavy dark cord With the
puttonholes made elegant the suit he
comes IKE new unless worn in holes.
Inc "three-seamer"' is a coat that Is
Iuuch worn by bankers, brokers and aris
.oclats. IL has three seams. It's back is
~ one piece and the front corners are cut
rounded. The length is about twenty
elSht inches, and there is almost no de-
preston at the waist line 1t is an easy,
Htt.e coat and very smart if of bright
plaids and new "4is"'
1he evening coat is always a subject
80 'Wo-sIueu discussion. The Gebhard
sly le' with velvet collar and big lew
eIed stud, is admired by the Ladies "
d plalher suit could not be. They feaI
tLat they are honored by good clothes
TOT an afternoon tea MANY men are Of
IectIhS the very English habit of, vvearine
the hlgh-cut business coat. 1t is certainIY
IacC that the o'clock tea-table is be-
ne patronlzed by men, and that they do
uless LOT II. The high-cut coat worn hu+-
toned almost to the chin. SO chat none of
tne shlrt is visible, and with only a mfr
oL satn for a necktie, is the most stylish
OF tea-table suits, or at least is being worn
by the most stylish men,
OVedSes IN trousers hold their own or
should. The frienly aid of the nightly
tnattrass and the kitchen flatiron are both
INVOKED to put the crease in as it should
lie. The cuff is also creased, if worn loose
enough to be hattened out.
Ian SHOES are holding their own in the
autumn sleet. They please the men for
the reason that they always look fairly
presentable, If never extremely so and
the women-well, women like color of all
kinds.
Cheviots were never quite as popular;
and stitching is coming in with such a.
vengeance that men begin to have a trig
tallor-made" look pecu lar to women.
There are new bicycle trousers, bagsy at
the knee and new knit Led vests for cycling.
And the latest agony is that trained seam
stresses come In once week to look over
mans wardrobe and keep it all as it
should be-stitches, bands, creases and
buttons. C. S. Russell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
DENVER'S QUEER CRIMINAL.
HE FEELS RELIEF IN CONTRASTING
TO MURDER AND ROBBERY.
Hense DOwnen's story of His Career
as a Lone Highwayman and Occa-
sjOnal Murderer-POIice in Doubt
About His Conference.-The Three
Things That He Regrets.
ngs That He Regrets.
From the New York Sun.


Denver. Col, Oct. 31.-In a cell at the
county jail, refusing to talk to any one,
and asking only to die, Hense Downen
awaits the action of the civil authorities
in his case. According to his own con-
fession Downen is a murderer a highway
robber, and petty thief. The civil au-
thorites are not sure that all he has
confessed is the truth. Enough, however,
has been confirmed to justify them in
keeping him in close confinement for the
present
For six months or more a lone highway
man had been robbing people near the
city, and the police authorities had failed
to apprehend the criminal. A week ago
two city detectives stepped into an uptown
bicycle store and arrested man who was
waiting to have his wheel repaired. In
this prosaic manner the remarkable crimi-
nal finally fell into the clutches of the
law. He denied all knowledge of the crime
for which he was arrested, but when at
the city Jail he saw his last victim before
him he admitted that crime. Later. when
the detectives returned with plumber they
had found in his room, Downen became
confused, and then unbossoned himself
of his LIES history, and the narration Of
his crimes so astounded the officers that
they were slow to believe his story IL
seemed a relief to Downen to confess. ana
the stenographic copy Of his story was
signed by him in the presence of Wit
nesses. Taken TO a cell used only for con.
demned criminals, Downen threw himself
upon the iron bed and burst into tears,
sobbing violently for long time before
he recovered his nerve. Since that day
he has seldom spoken, and refuses o let
any visitor come near him.
Hense Downen was born in Polk county
Missouri, of poor parents. forty-hve years
ago. In 1863 he came to Colorado with his
brother, mother and sister. His mother
now resides with her daughter at Boze-
man, Mon, and the brother lives at Salt
Lake City. When a boy he was quiet and
well-behayed, but bad company and
headstroHg viii led him into crime. He
stole mule from a ranchman named
Twombiy in 1873, was arrested, and re-
leased. under bond, which was signed by
MS brother. Ne t'rfeited the bond and dis
appeared, to turn up IN Tulare county.
California, where he obtained work in a
saw mill. He became acquainted with an
agent of the Wells Fargo & Company ex-
press, ana one day learning that 5000 was
to be shipped by stage on the following
night, he determined to hold up that stage
The driver changed his route mat night.
and Downen waited in a quiet place IN
the road only to find later that he had been
baked.
Il was disappointed in not securing the
5000" he stated In his confession, land /
concluded to try again the next night.
This time l secured S5S5 from the treasury
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
Dogs TRAINED TO STEAL.
Robbed the Neighboring Farmers OF
All Their Chickens.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Columbus, o., Nov. lin the county
Jail here are Wilson Hoffman and his wife.
charged with being the instigators of "A
peculiar crime. The Hoffmans own two
hounds, whose cupidity has developed out
Of all proportion to their morals. Accord
ing to the Northumberland story Of the
neighbors. the Hoffmans have been In the
habit Of going on foraging expedition
every morning in an old wagon, accom-
panied by the two dogs. When the expedi-
ton reached farmyard the dogs would
bound over the fence each seize a chicken,
and bear 1t back to the wagon. This pro-
cess was repeated until there was fam
inc Of fowls in that neighborhood AS
whatever the Hoffmans could get for the
chickens was pure gain, they were en-
abled to undersell less fortunate dealers
and quickly disposed of their goods This
led to a protest, and a protest TO an In
vestigation. which disclosed the fact thar
the dogs have been carefully trained to
appropriate anything Of value which they
could carry away. One householder
claims to have lost 80 chickens. and one
day he watched for the foragfng expedi-
ton. When one Of the hounds vauIted the
fence. he covered the animal with a shot
gun. but hearing an eXclama ton turned
his eyes toward the wagon. and saw that
he was himself covered with a gun held
by Hoffman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
From tho Detroit Free Press.

Italy.
From tho Detroit Free Press
Occasionally we read in literature Of
the "Macaroni and his kind" 1t has
been work Of research to run the phrase
to its native earth and find that it origi-
mated in a club composed OF Travelled
young men of the time O-"Italianated
Englishmen," as Rogers Ascham aflec-
tionately called them. They brought with
them from a sojoun in Italy an edible
novelty in the shape Of Italian macaroni.
which they introduced at their club and
made popular by their eager adoption.
The Macaroni' were youths with an
abundance of wealth., and they dressed
in black velvet, wore Eyeglasses, and
carried tassoled stan as a badge of their
membership. Their macaroni banquets are
matters OF history, but 1.-THE Macaroni"
themselves died a natural death in the
early part of the present century. Their
prestige outlived many more formidable
and important organizations.
Macaroni has become since then-frst,
the food of nation; then an article used
in all families In civilized countries, but
more particularly in America where Itai-
ian colonies exist, and by whom 1t was
introduced. Italians manufacture q
homemade article which takes the place
in the poorer families of the exported
macaroni of their beloved Italy. maca-
roni factory is one of the industries of
Detroit, and 1t controverts the statement
that the edible can be made by Italians
only. and not outside of Italy, where 1t is
the product of the skill of generations
Not only is macaronl made here but the
more difficult vermicelli and that delight
of all foreign and of many American
palates, spaghetti and these are sent TO
all parts of the country Experts alone
can distinguish the difference between
the Detroit made article and that from
over the seas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
TWINS, TRIPLETs. aUADRurLErs.
The Family of John Newport Has In
creased in n Regular Ratio.
From the New York World.

rum tHe view 1Olk w Ofld.
sodus Point. N. r.. Nov. lin a COL
ored colony near here lives John Newport
and his wife andSan interesting family OF
piccaninnles. The Newports were formerly
slaves in the Peninsula region Of Virginia
and came here In 1866
They were married in 1878. and six years
later Mrs. Newport presented her husband
with twins, which were named Robert y.
Lee and George Washington. In 1890 trim
let's were born. They were christened
James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur ana
Ulysses s. Grant.
Two weeks ago there was another birth.
this time OF four lite Newports. In 1899
the father became democrat, but Mrs.
newport remains republican. SO when
It came TO naming the new arrivals.
Bryan's three names were utilized, coupled
with his opponents surname as a sop to
the wife and mother. Mother and children
are progressing finely.
Newport Is boatman. and Is well known
to the summer visitors TO Great Sodus Bay
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
In Her watch.


peeped into her watch when shy said
the old thing wouldn't 60" After a
hasty glance didn't wonder, and my dag
nosis was indigestion"
Pasted against the inner side Of the
case were: l. A portrait OF her first love
and lock of his hair. q Some dead for
get-me-nots. g. newspaper clipping an
nouncing her recent engagement. A. A
four-leaf clover Between the inner cover
and the works were two pictures and
recipe for cold cream.
And still the obstinate thing refused TO
gol
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
ORIGIN or "MAcARoNI.o

Club of Travelled Young English
men Brought the Edible From
Italy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15
STEAMER FLORA
FOR BEAUFORT AND BLUFFTON

Steamer GOV. Stafford will leave Sa-
vannah for Beaufort, Port Royal Naval
Station and way landings at 10 a. m sun
days, Tuesdays and Thursdays, returning
next day.
Steamer STAR will leave Bluffton daily
Except Sunday at a. m; returning,
leave Savannah at 3 p. m. Telephone 500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-15

The Car has left the impression on
some OF those who saw him during his Wis
II to England OF not being at all reserved
or reticent by nature, but Of being timid
through inexperience and silent through
fear that he may make mistake.
The advocate., 1896-06-03
A Lesson from New Jersey.

A lesson in good roads comes from
little town in New Jersey, IL miles
from philadelphia. In consequence Of
the Bad roads the wagonmakers there
about constructed fOur-horse vehicles
to carry IS bushel baskets as max
imum load, which was regarded as heavy
hauling. Real estate had gone 0-beg-
ging for years; there was no possible
market for it. 1t had been impossible
to settle up estates because no pur-
chaser could be found for the land.
But q few years ago the people Of the
community woke up. The town issued
$4,000 worth of bonds and applied the
proceeds to better roadways. AS re.
suit New Jersey wagonmakers in the
vicinity of Philadelphia are making
twO-horse vehicles to carry, not IS
bushel baskets, but loads made up of
from 90 to 1875 bushel baskets, and
still the loads are not regarded as
heavy. Two horses are able to do more
work than four horses, and with much
more ease.
The advocate., 1896-06-03

water of, and so It is allowed to follow
down the entire slope for long dis
tance, when bar Of suitable height
would prevent all and the public would
be better accommodated by few min
utes' work of the overseer. But we
shall never have good roads, in the
strict sense Of the term, until the rocks
and stones which now lie dormant
waiting the action of some master mind
are broken into small fragments, and
each year the time now devoted to
working" is utilized in drawing a
plentiful covering Of crushed stone.
In other words, when our roads are
macadamized and the water turned off
and kept Off. then, and not until then,
will our roads be permanently i'm
proved. g. W. Guernsey, in Orange
Judd Farmer.