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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
AN FXpI OSiON

NFwRERRY. Mich. Jan. S-The plant Of
the Newberry Furnace com ANY. located
here. was the scene of a terrific explosion
this morning. supposed % have resulted
from an accumulation Of gas \ number
Of men were at work when IL occurred
One man was killed outright aud seven
others more or les seriously hurt. The
entire roof Of the stack house was blown
OF. The damage l. unknown at this time
Manager Case was found among The IN
JUreu, bat he IS not seriously hurt. The
names OF the other victims az the disaster
have nOt been asCertainet. Mr.. Mcmillan
is president ot the company.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Mr. Kirk MUnroe lives In an earthly
paradise which he discovered for himself
at the extremity of Florida, almost at
the very front gate of Cuba, and far
from the haunts Of tourists and winter
settlers, who now threaten to follow him
over a new railroad and turn his soil
tude into fashionable settlement, to his
great disnaY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
REOlCED RATES

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. S-The following
named railway companies will give re
duced rate of fare to all parties attending
the twentieth regular annual meeting of
the state board of agriculture at Topeka,
January 1881: Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe, Burlington and Missouri River,
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, Mis-
souri, Pacific, St Joseph and Grand Island,
and Union Pacific, on the certificate plan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
rHE PARREn WIRE TRnST

CHICAGO, Jan. S-A number Of bsrbed
wire manufactures began secret con.
conference here today As near a. could
be asCertained the purpose OF the meeting
= 10 either organize a general revolt
against the WaSn -Moen monopoly. or
10 organlz- trust, including all the wire
manufacturers OF the west. the idea of the
latter plan being 20 continue tribute 10 tie
monopoly and geJ even 10y raising prices
10 The consumer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
HE BRITISH STRIKE.

GLASGOW, Jan. S-The directors of the
North British Railroad company have
announced that their efforts TO effect an
arrangement with the men on a strike
have proved fruitless The strikers
appear TO be more determined than ever
to hold ont until they force the companies
TO concede their demands
GLASGOW. Jan. S-Several striking
engineers returned TO work today upon
the promise of the Caledonian company
that they would consider the strikers
grievances. The strikers tried to prevent
the engineers from going to work Several
of them were arrested
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
ExcLuDEn EROMTHE MAILS

VERMILLIoN, 5 D.. Jan. Sword has
been received rom the postofice authori-
ties at Washington sustaining the action
of the postmaster at this place in refusing
to receive the Plain Talk newspaper for
distribution on account of its containing
an advertisement for the rattle Of a music
box by one of the merchants of this city.
The editor of the newspaper threatens 10
carry the matter to the upper courts Tor
settlement.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
SINAI POX

GAINESVILLE, Tex, Jan. S-COnsidera-
bic excitement prevails here on account of
the existence of smallpox in a number of
towns near here. At Justin, on the Santa
Fe road, forty-three miles south, two cases
are reported, and in Dougherty, /. T., on
the Santa Fe, forty miles north, two cases
are reported today. In Vernon three cases
are reported, one proving fatal last night.
in WhitesborO, sixteen miles away, there
are two cases, and in Denison tweDty-six
cases are reported.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Sure cure-Preston,s Hed-Ake.

1t is claimed that the first silver mines
worked in the United States by Euro
peans are situated in the mountains neal
Tucson, and although they are repre-
sented to have been SO securely hidden
by the Jesuits ere they were driven from
the country that their location is now
unknown, tradition says that some of
them were marvelously rich.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
a NEW TRIAL REFUSFD.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. S.-A Sentinel
special from Charlottesville says: "As
was expected, Judge Snider today over
ruled the motion for new trial in the
case OF William +. Petit, convicted of
wife murder, The opinion was brief and
given orally"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
ApI EASING SENSE

OF health and strength renewed and OF
ease and comfort follows the use Of syrup
of Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature
to effectually cleanse the system when
costive or bilious. For sale in SOC ana
81 90 bottles by all leading druggists.
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EEtsnalnr the Comparl.oa.

Size fadjus-ing her skates}-Oh, isn't the
ice bezuuIll> TIE lake l. Just Ike huge
mirror.
He-Yes. and II you don't iook o5t you' u
be pretty apt 70 see yourself n It.-Ame--
can Grocer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
CAPITAL NOTES.

WAsHINGTON, Jan. S-Representative
Morrill,, of Kansas, today received a teie-
gram announcing the death of his aged
mother at her home in Maine. lie has
left Washington to attend the funeral
Mr. Morrill, had returned only last night
from a business trip to his home in
Il
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Conc Ncst.

MY friend George has gone to Seattle. -
said the obituary editor to the funny man
quite seriously.
"Ah," twittered the funny man What
has he gone 70 see attle fOr;'
Il should say" responded the obituary
editor with great solemnity, that be has
gone 70 Seattle, Wash"
And the funny man felt the gray matter
in his brain slowly cougealing. Washing
ton star
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CHICAGO'S LAKE FRONT.

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-Chicago viii officially
evict the intruders on the lake front Feb
20. unless they Yacate the premises before
that date. The order to vacate has been
issued. II the intTudeTs fail to obey il,
the city viii send force Of men and clear
the place out.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
An ArtfuI Girl

She-You men have canes and gloves TO
carry, but tell me, Mr.. Casslmeer, what
can we girls do with our hands?
He-Really, don't know. with sud
den inspiration Why, give 'em away, Of
coursel Evelyn, darling, love you; slip
this ring on yours, and I'll run up and
strike the old man.-American Grocer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
a FAITH FSS WlFF

DALLAS. Tex, Jan. SIN Waldo county,
Texas, William A. Holland and Mrs.
Sands have been jailed for killing the hus-
band of the woman. Mrs. Sands was I'M
dutiful to her husband, and cOnspred with
her lover TO kill him, SO they could marry
and enjoy his wealth The prisoners have
made a clean breast of committing the
crime
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

QuiduUnc-Are you n mourning Scr D
blsrs / notice you always wear biaek now,
when you Used always 20 wear light ooiorz-
ScTib1ler-Oh- 10. Tn nos II mourning.
but bought ne one q these fountain Pens
8 lstie waile a<o. and find Z c1e4per %
- hA..nA -l.rzRz.n CxaslzaAA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Like Grandfather,s Clock.

Bessie-Why do you persist in referring
10 George as ''Grandfather's Clockg"
Jessie-Because he has had so little "go"
iu him since the old man died.-New York
Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
PETROL ELM BLAZING

Berlin, Jan 6.-A dispatch from Pillau
says that the immense petroleum stores at
that port have taken fire, and the result is
great conhagration. The fire is now
raging fercely and all efforts to queuch
the flames have proved futile
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Feminine Tact.

Hostess (at dinner)-You own a very fine
telescope, understand, Mr.. De Science,
Guest-Yes, madam, / was fortunate
enough to secure a most excellent instru-
ment.
Hostess-Are you interested in micro
scopes?
Guest-No, madam; never had one.
Hostess-Marie, pass Mr.. De Science the
cheese.-New York Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
An Antidote for II.

What is this thing called hypnotisms"
"a certain power possessed by some peO-
pie of making others go to sleep"
''Then I've got splendid antidote for it..
Our new baby "-Philadelphia Times
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Professor "a little distracted(-Tm very
glad to see you. How's your wife'
Il regret it, professor, but I'm not mar
ried."
"Ah, yes. then, OF course, your wife's
still ugle?"-FlIegende Blatter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

You s-e from New ! 0rk. ar. % rp-1a-kszi
the barber 20 the uza who had lust lelz
tie chzir
How did yc1 know
FOR The -ezsoa thss you G1snrf kick -
cause yoa were tas seventeenth nan I -azsd
the sane towel G. ~ fdi-a.seIgtia 7 1rss-.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
They Came to Terms.

"Did you and Dennis Dugan come to
terms in your disputei" asked business
man of his janitor.
"Yis, sor; and very uncompliment'ry
terms they wor, sor Washington Post.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Onr Enrlish Cook .

Cures in fifteen minutes. Preston
'Hed-Ake."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Now, ma am, 'ow will you ave the duck
today' VIII you heat it cold, or shall /
eat 1t for ou2''-Life.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Editor 10 poet What il yoar adiress'
Poet-Thas depends on yol-
EdItor-H0w so7
I'oet-If you take tbs poem ny address
viii remain go East &lne Hundred aad
For-y-second stree, II you col't take lt
won't have any Ed1ress--L4fe-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
sClENCE OVERCOMEs DEAFNESS.

Just now the medical world is engaged
in discussing the new device for deafness
called Sound Disc No invention Of late
has attracted so much interest among the
medical profession. Its perfection, which
is now an established fact, has resulted in
the overthrow of many pet theories of
there being no relief for a vast number OF
cases of deafness.
This ingenious discovery was made by
II. a Wales, of Bridgeport, Conn, and
coming as il does with the approval of
some of the leading Aurists of the world
it can hardly fail to prove of great value
TO both the profession and the afflicted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
CALIFORNIA.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. s.-Gov; Mark
ham was seated in Office today. The IN
augural services consisted of administer
ing the oath and the delivery of the gov
ernor's inaugural address The Republi-
can members of both branches OF the iegis-
lature last night unanimously nominated
Leland Stanford for United States SEN
ator. The Democrats decided to give
their complimentary vote to Stephen NJ
White.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Christmas Eve-An Alarm.

Beecham's Pills cure the bilious an,
nervous.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
wouldn't Ben Franklin Stare

Immediate relief by using Preston
ued-Ake"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
ghe da1ehita Daily Eagle ardau gornimo ganarp g.

Fusionists refused to support him, and
Converse announced that he would vote
outside of the combination. He VIII prob
ably work with the Republicans on the
senatorial question
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

If fails money refunded; Preston's
'Hed-Ake"
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NIL L.

It cures h eadsche only Preston's Ned
A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Preston's ''Hed-Ake" is specific for head
No ReIation TO pIr. what.

whats your name?"
Teddy"
Teddy whats"
''No. Just Teddy" - Harpers Young
IDoo,,la
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
Absent Minded.

Cures while you wait-Preston's He'd
Aker
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SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE. : D.. Jam S-A break was
made in the Fusionist ranks today. Con
verse Independent member, nominated n
candidate tor a subordinate position. The
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
RehIna With III. Zen

WAY suffer- Preston s --iIed-Ake" viii
cure YOU
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CnNNFCTICTT.


HARTFORD. Conn, Jan. S-The house
committee of inquiry into the canvass of
votes for state officers held a session this
afternoon. All members of the committee
were present They took no final action,
and adjourned until tomorrow. The pres
enu situation of affairs is that the Demo-
cratic senate has declared the Democratic
state officers elected; the house has set
about an inquiry as to whether any one IS
elected, and meanwhile the old state Re
publican officers are serving,
INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. S.-Tbe legis-
lature met this morning at 10 o'clock, and
the choice of officers made in the Demo
cratic caucus last night were sworn in.
The governors message will be delivered
aC IL O'Clock tomorrow morning.
MAINE
AUGUSTA, Maine. Jan. S.-Both branches
of the state legislature met today. The
oath of Office was administered to Governor
Burleigh, who read his inaugural
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
INDIANA.
NEW PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, Jan. S-rhe following
new pensions were granted:
KANSAS.

w L >
new pensions were granted:
KANSAS.
Original-Peter Grant, Council Grove
Thomas II. B. Mckinney, Baxter
Springs; Robert S. Guy. Mathews; John
Independence; johnson ID. Casida, FOn-
tana; Frank COombs, North Topeka;
Jonathan Corey, Ragesi; Walter w. II.
Clark, Rosalla: Charles H. Golden, Birley;
Francis VI. Cartwright Pittsburg; Green
up Leeper, Brakeman; Walter Munich,
Halstead: Michael May, Ego; GurdOn y.
Denison, Kingman; Henry 6. II. Fitzger-
aid, Neosho Rapids; John Holland, Glenn
ents: Thomas II. Harper, Elk: William \.
Chapman, Oskaloosa; John 5. Kaufman,
Hartford: Joseph G. Hamilton, Derby;
Thomas Griffin. Olathe: Charles Mckier-
nan, Usage Mission; Wilson W. COnnor,
Cedarvale: Elmore q. Crawford, Fairport;
Charles Majors, Mound Valley
Special act-David DrUmbeller, Fall
River; Albert Combs, Kingman: Robert
Corns, Abilene: John Cretors, Leaven-
worth: James VI. Fay, Cherryvale; John
r. Gott, Farlnville; Benjamin Cooper,
Allison; Hugh B. Huffman. Topeka.
Additional-JeOrge T. Best, Stuttgart.
Increase-John B. Pullman, NeBOn;
George w. Kessler, Colleyer; james UtJ,
Spivey; William Shelterly, Concordia;
John Dunton, Lincoln: James IL. RenOln,
Independence; James A. Lucas, Lawndale;
George NJ. Ramsay, Independence; Joseph
Pekin, Cimarron; Albert q. Gluck, Lenape.
Reissue Luther 5 Baker, kirwin;
Milton II. David, Wendall; Isaac Hen
derson. Abilene; Andrew j. Cartwright,
Ashland
Reissue and increase-John Jackson,
Walkeron: Joseph Ross, Gi fillan.
Original widows-Fannie NJ, Widow of
Charles +. Garrett, Lawrence; Rebecca j.,
widow of John b King Dghton; Julia
Ann, widow of Charles w. Smith, Nal
vern; Sarah f., widow of Henry Armeu-
trout. Blue Mound; Elizabeth j.. widow
of James NJ. Cotton, Lawrence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

BOISE CITY, Idaho Jan. S.-There are
rumors afoat here Of startling move to
ne made in connection with the recent
senatorial election. Section 6lOO of the
Idaho revised statutes declares it a felony
gor a member of the legislature TO vote or
promise support upon any question or
matter upon which they may be called
will be sworn out under the above section
for the arres. of several members of the
legislature who We're connected with the
alleged Shoup- Dubois Mcconnell combine.
charging them with afelonious conspiracy
against the legislature
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
MISSOURI

JEFFERSON CITY, No, Jan. S-The gen
eral assembly met at 10 o'clock this morn
mg. Lieutenant Governor Claycomb
called the senate to order. and a perma-
heut organization was effected 10y the
election of w b. Anderson, Of Platte
county. president pro TEN. The other
Democratic caucus nominees were elected.
I'm The house the caucus nominees were
also ratified. W. + TuUtle. of Pettis
rouuty, being elected speaker and 4. :.
Smith, of Hal county, chief clerk. The
legislature adjourned 10 10 a. m. tomor-
row. when Governor Francis Will send in
Lls message.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
OKLAHOMA TERRITORY

Original-Romain w. Hosley, Ringo;
Thomas b. Dillinger, Grand River
Original widows-Matilda, widow OF
William NJ Winans, Lehgh.
Increase-Henry Il. Castro, Edmond
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The Liverpool Twins.

Immediate, harmless-Preston's He'd
AXE"
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RALEIGH. y. c.. Jan. S.-The legislature
met Yesterday and organized Lieutenant
Governor Thomas Holt presided in the
senate. and tue house elected Richard r.
Doughton speaker by ninety three Demo
cratic votes 10 thirteen Republican votes
for john 4 Hendricks. The legislature i
very largely composed Of members of the
Farmers Alliance. but they are conserya-
tive Democrats ~ well
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
MINNESOTA.

ST PAUL Ninn., Jan. S-The house
met this morning. cast three ballots for
speaker. aud took a recess till $3.50 p. m.
The vote WAS unchanged
The house elected "a sDcakerat this after
moons session. Il. &. Stiver~. the Demo
cratic candidate. withdrew in the interest
of peace I'm favor of T.. r. Chaplin. the
resulting i'm 1S votes for Chaplin and Il
for Searle Mr. Chaplin took the char.
Without electiug other oficaES. the house
adjourned Ill tomorrow.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-23
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Mr.. Claude Moore, the city time-
| keeper. received telegram from his
home near Lynchburg informing him OF
the death of his sister. Mr.. Moore left
on the late train Monday night
Fl. r. Hooper, Of Farmville, and l..
A. Hooper, of Bluefeld, father and
brother OF J. L. Hooper, of the auditors
department of the Norfolk and West
ern railroad, are in the city for few
days.
Miss Ida G. Hockaday has gone to
Richmond to spend the holidays with
friends.
DR.. Joseph "A. Gale has re turned from
the sick bed of his brother, j. d. Gale,
in Norfolk. Mr.. Gale is convalescent.
The II. Webster Crowl Real Estate
Company has moved to No. Jefferson
street, south.
NJ. II. O'Mohundro has moved his
rental Office to No. Jefferson street
south, with the HI. Webster Grove Com
pany.
C. A. Lacy, of Tryford, Va, was in
the city yesterday.
General Manager Jos. II. Sands and
family are expected home from Wash
ington Thursday.
Mr.. w. A. Doane, principal assistar t
engineer of the Norfolk and Western
railroad, is in the city. Mr.. Doane has
charge OF the Ohio extension, and says
that things out there are moving very
satisfactorily.
The Friday evening German Club will
give hop and german at Hotel Roanoke
on the goth instant.
There was q very small docket in tho
mayors court yesterday morning. The
fines amounted to S14.25.
Miss Katie Johnson, of Shepherds
town, w. Va, who has been visiting her
friend, Mrs. Henry Grosh, on Third
avenue, n. e., has returned home, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Grosh.
j. e. Thomas left last night for
Sharpsburg, Md, where he will spend
the holidays.
j. w. McNieI, a student at the Mill
tary Academy, at Glade Spring, is in the
city visiting friends.
Mr.. E. G. Pechin left yesterday for
New York, where he will spend the
holidays.
General Manager G. w. Maslin, of
the Roanoke and Southern railroad, is
at Hotel Roanoke.
Mr.. Thomas A. Johnson, General
Secretary of the Young Mems Christian
Association,.w went to Lynchburg last
night to spend the holidays at his old
home.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-23
HOLIDAY PRESENTS

Willow ware, consisting of
Work Baskets, Laundry Bas-
kets, Waste Baskets, Table
Mats, Baby Carriages and
Cradles, Lunch Baskets.
Plush Goods in great vari-
ETY.. Plush Dressing Cases,
Manicure Sets, Handkerchief
Boxes, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Music Rolls, Perfumery Cases,
Glove Boxes, Shaving Sets,
and 1000 other articles too
numerous to mention.
Silk Handkerchief and
Mumers, Pocketbooks and
Shopping Bags in a large va
riety.
The above line of goods we
will sell rs per cent. cheaper
than any other house In the
city, and it will pay you to
call early and make selections.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-23

THE Smith Music Co. do a wholesale
and retail business in pianos and or
gans. Before buying examine their
stock and get prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-23
Christmas Memories.

all is the story that begins:
"'Twas the night before Christmas,
When all in tho house,
Not creature was stirring,
Not even a mouse"
Let us not outgrow that in
terest now, as there is some
thing SO wonderfully gentle
and sweet in such recol1ections.
We cordially invite all to
call and examine our immense
stock of Books, Stationery Nov
elites and Fancy Goods, which
our customers tell us is the
finest display, largest variety
and most complete assortment
ever shown in Roanoke, and,
better still, our prices suit the
present financial condition of
our pocketbooks. The crowds
of people visiting our store for
the last day or SO were unani-
nous In their verdict concern
ing goods and prices, and the
happy smiles which greeted us
on all sides convinced us that
they were all satisfied with
what was shown them.
Several large cases lust
opened gives us the largest
assortment Of Miscellaneous
Books ever before carried in
Roanoke.
Fine illustrated editions of "Romola,"
"Last Days of Pompeii," "Marble
Faun." ''Rienzi;" also fine bindings in
all the Poets. Large illustrated edi-
tions of Christmas Books, beautifully
illustrated and in all the now bindings.
Christmas Booklets, all the new shapes.
Standard sets of History, biography and
Fiction. Large line Children's books.
beautifully bound with colored plates.
Our assortment of Christmas Cards, be-
ing made from all tho leading manufac-
turers, gives us the cream of the market
Fine Medalions, PLAQUES and High
Desks and Tablets, Pocketbooks, Card
Cases in all the new feathers, Onyx
Tables. Standing Lamps and fine French
China, including Limoge, Pointon and
other standard makes.
Large line of Etchings, Engravings
and Photographs, with and without
Eaeels.
Such rush as we have had for the
past several days will soon reduce our
large assortment Of these goods, and our
store being considered by quite num-
Der the Leading Book Store, our pride
steps in and invites you to call and ex-
anime our stock before 1t is picked over.
Store open till ii o'clock until Christ
mas.
THOMPSON & CO.'S
- 9 ok Store,
MsFslsFr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-23
A Pretty spectncle.

ONE of the prettiest sights witnessed
in Roanoke yesterday was the display
of handsome goods at Silverthorns No.
Salem avenue, southwest. Gold and
silver watches, solid silver and plated
ware, rings, scarf pins, vases. bronzes-
in fine, hundreds of pretty and useful
articles were shown customers who
thronged the place. Call there to-mor-
row and you will witness rushing holt
day trade. The goods are all new and
the prices comparatively low. Manager
Huff and his statesmen do not count il
trouble to show goods, whether you
buy or not.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-23
Pianos For Rent

A LARGE stock of new and slightly
used upright pianos for rent with the
privilege of buying and rent paid
allowed on purchase price at Hobbit
Music Company, 157 Salem avenue.