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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
THE CRESCENT CLUB
Getting Things in Readiness for the Open
ing Ball.

Getting Things in Readiness for the Open.
ing Ball.
number of workmen were busy yes
terday papering the hall of the Crescent
Club rooms over the postoffice, and by
night the work was about complete. A
person would not know the rooms. New
carpet has been placed on the two front
rooms, which will be used as ladies'
parlor. New gas fixtures have been
put in and everything looks bright as o
new pin.
The furniture will be placed in the
hall to-day and will be arranged by the
ladies. 1t is of the latest design and
cost the club about $500.
Big preparations are being made for
the opening ball and banquet Wednes-
day night. Morris Joo, the caterer OF
club, was busy having fowls roasted in
the new kitchen yesterday, which will
be kept going till that night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
INDICTMENTS By THE GRAND IJuRY
The smith.Aiif Murder Trial to Bb Called
In Court To-Day

The Smith.Aiif Murder Trial to Bb Called
In Court To-Day.
Hastings Court convened Yesterday
morning. but no business was trans
acted except the actions OF thel grand
jury, who were nsession all DAY The
following gentlemen compose thp grand
jury, which was specially called: Col.
Thomas Lewis, foreman: j.. A. Brans-
com, Samuel Kinnier, w. J. Amin, A.
M. Nelson and Moses johnson, colored
They reported at S o'clock Yesterday
evening, bringing the following indict-
ments:
Sarah Leftwich, felony; true bill, in
that she is charged with poisoning her
step daughter, Amanda Leftwich.
Carter Lyons. felony; true bill. in
that he Is charged with runningla gam
ing table.
Laura Tinsley, felony; trueIbill in
that she is charged with robbery from
the person of Alex Smith.
The case Of John Perkins, charged
with simple misdemeanor, WAS re-
manded to the mayor for disposal.
The grand jury will be in session to-
day, when several other cases Twill he
taken up.
The case of John Smith, for THE muir
der of Peter Aliff, comes up for trial to-
day, and the case of Amanda Lfeftwicb
is set for Friday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
A Sunday Collision,

Two bicyclists came near deHmolish-
ing their machines and cripplinl 4g them
selves on Commonwealth ayen,He SIM
day evening. 1t all happened b NH one of
the riders running over an old Mrooster.
The bird was Invested of his f&bathers.
the machine was thrown and, Etriking
the other, hurled both to. the Hrround.
Inc bird was unhurt, and pick jang him
SELF up made rush for Old Lictsk. while
the cackles and 6appings resouShded in
the ears OF the astonished 'cycl#sts.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
The Franklin Road NIaoadom,I

l.. ii. Vaughan, who has tho CONTRACT
for macadamizing the franklin road,
has graded that thoroughfar% from
Commerce to John street and wihl beoin
putting down macadam this week.. Mr..
vaughan has not yet succeeded Hin get.
tlng MS crusher, but has had force of
men breaking stone by hand fdbr some
uays. he expects, however, tb get q
. orusnor Al lew DAYS. The work of
at Commerce street. The fir @t LAYER
will be four inches thick. This will be
rolled with heavy steam rolleEr after
which two-inch coating Of finHe stone
Will be put on top and rolled Amooth
The top coating is to contain nb stone
that will drop through 1 n rin&
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17

THE proprietors of the Dixj
Laundry, Messrs. Steinmuller J
came from Baltimore to !
In starting a laundry here the
the latest and best machinery. ,
Just put in additional mscbir
Collar and cuff ironer and a dal
machine. The increase in
compelled them to maze tbis
and they say they will cor
add to their first-class IaundrJ
demand makes it necessaryII
claim their work is first class d
charge only popular prices. 81
pie have an idea that a laundry|
has teeth, tears the olothesl
gentlemen invite you to call {
laundry, Franklin and Second9
w., and be shown through and [
the work is done. s
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
A Artesian Well,

The artesian we'll at the brewery has
been completed and proves great sue
cess. The water is taken up from the
six.1nch tube by means OF pumps and
is deposited in tanks. 1t is much softer
than the city water, and is used merely
for the purpose Of washing and for the
boilers
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
a New CONFECTIONERY Store.

MIR b. b. DoLIN has neatly fitted up
the store at 154 Salem avenue 8. W. and
is putting in select stock of confec-
tioneries, candies, fruits, bon-bons.
nuts, raisins and full line of TOYS.
Mr. Doian says he will keep everything
that is kept by first class confection.
'eryStore, and asks the people to call to
seeShim, guaranteeing that he will
satisfy everyone.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
The Heating Apparatus Repaired.

The heating apparatus of the First
ward school building has been thor
oughly repaired and tho rooms can now
be kept comfortable. For several DAYS
past it has been impossible to keep the
school regularly on account Of lack Of
heat. but this trouble is now over.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Back From Chicago.

Rush u. Derr and Galen II. Coon,
returned yesterday evening from
Chicago. whittier they went few days
ago in company with Mrs. DR.. II. A.
Sims, who joined her husband in that
city. Mr.. Derr says DIR. Sims is much
pleased with his new home and is
building up fine practice.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Hill,s Case Postponed.

William Hill, the young white man
who shot at Officer Early Saturday
night while the officer was attempting
to arrest him, was before the mayor
yesterday morning, but the case was
postponed until other parties could be
secured. EARLY shot at Hill several
times and finally captured him under q
house near the ice factory.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Garrett Dismissed

The case of Edward Garrett, the
negro who, on Saturday night, fred
into the cabin car, in which number
OF the section hands of the Norfolk and
Western were staying, was before
Mayor Evans yesterday morning. Mr..
Il. w. Robertson represented the en-
ployes of the road. Several of the
hands who were present testified, but
did not see Garrett fire the shot. Garrett
denied doing the shooting, and proved
by one witness that he was on Ninth
avenue when, it is claimed, that the
shooting occurred. 1t was stated that
one OF che railroad employees, who was
not present, saw Garrett point the
pistol in at the door and fire the shots.
Inc mayor said he was compelled to
give Garrett the benefit of the doubt
but will reopen the case this morning
and grant new hearing. It was proven
that Garrett made very strong threats.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
DO You wIsh TO Go TO Housekeeping2

If you do, you wish to know where to
go, you wish fine clothes for ladies and
gents, you wish furniture of all kinds,
you wish tableware of all kinds, you
wish shoes of all kinds, you wish dry
goods, notions, etc, you can find all at
Berlin's Auction House, ~ and IA Salem
avenue and IL Railroad avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
LADIES' shoes, best makes.

LADIES' shoes, best makes.
Misses shoes, best makes.
Children's shoes, best makes.
Gents shoes, best makes.
Trunks, all kinds, best makes.
Valises, all kinds, best makes.
Satchels, all kinds, best makes.
Prices to suit the times. Come to see
me. ID. Sommers, II Salem ave.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
A Lost Younc Mon

A young man attempting to fAind
boarding house Sunday night asot i
the hall OF Mrs. O'Connor's resid@ence
Second street, N. @. The famiMv W
alarmed, and Thomas O'Conner ,ENent
inc door with his revolver and Nlfred
shot. A policeman was attra, S4ted
the place and ares ted the younrR m
he was taken to police heado E3,art
and appeared before the mayor yes1
day morning when he was dismisMsed
being shown that the young mi&An ,
only mistaken in the house. 8
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
A Sunday Night Raid.

The police raided a bawdy house
kept by Mary Turner on Second street
n. Q. Sunday night and captured three
tough young mon and two women.
They were before the mayor yesterday
morning and were fined S. each. The
police did not get the Turner woman, as
she very artfully succeeded In making
her escape through a window.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Do You Wish to Go to housekeeping,

If you do, you wish to know where to
go, you wish fine clothes for ladies and
gents, you wish furniture OF all kinds,
you wish tableware of all kinds, you
wish shoes of all kinds, you wish dry
goods, notions, etc., you can find all at
Berlin's Auction House, IL and IA Salem
avenue and IL Railroad avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17

1t will cost you but one cent
the Hobbie Music Co., Roanol
lot prices and terms on pianos
gans, and it may save you SIS
an organ and $50 to SIS on
Don't you think this would nav
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Is 1t True OF Not?

THERE Is only one way to find out
that is to sail and see nice suit of
clothes at $40, nice suit at Sill, a nice
suit at q price you might say. Don't
forget it. L can suit you not only in
price, but in quality. only ask you
to come to see me. p. Alder, $50 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17

ALL kinds of fruits at Bootl
112 Commerce street.
BANANAS, the finest at 12c.
per dozen,at Irving Jennings,
avenue.
GENTS furnishings, hats, Ga
thing in the clothing line at P
100 Salem avenue.
Old Man Bready, at stall N
market, has been furnishing {
with meats for years. Is he d
thing wrong?
Old Man Bready. at stall \
market, has been furnishing 4
with meats for years. Is he d
thing wrong?
ALL kinds of r. pairing in It'd
line done at Solomon's, the jeJ
ALL kind of candies lust!
fresh at Booth & Co.'s, lie \
street.
The finest jewelry in the Il
omon's, the jeweler.
THE place for the best mi
old reliable, Bready, at stall 4
market.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17

WHO? why Goldstein, the man that
sells you the "Solid Comfort" or any
other kind OF shoes you wish. Gold.
stein, 81 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Bridge Nearing Completion.

The Norfolk and Western bridge
across the Ohio river will be completed
in few days. Nothing remains to be
done except some riveting and the
painting.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17

BANANAS. the finest at 12c. and zoe.
per dozen, irving Jennings, SO Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Moro Nice Thinrs To r.,

eo AhihGS Co Ell
THAN we have seen for some
been received by Booth s. Co.,
lar confectioners, at 1I2 {
street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17
Your Thanksgiving Davis ,

HVur OVERWHELMING Days N
MUST always consult Old MAJ
Stall 6, Market House.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-17

ALL kinds of fruits at Boot
112 Commerce street.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

state, with power to send tor persons ana
papers, administer oaths and employ
stenographer to take down the testimony VI
witnesses and report to this house,
SEQ. z The said committee OF tho house IN
connection with three (S) senators to DO Np,
pointed by the president OF the senate, oi iIss
from each political party, who with the sNla
mouse committee shall constitute q joint coin'
mittee OF the house and senate shall! eon-
duet further Investigation into all matters
referred to In said resolution, and any o!her
matters pertaining to the Weighing ana ~,
specuon or gram. Said joint comm'''ae
shnll sit with open doors examine, witnesses
ana recall witnesses heretofore examiner.
The joint committee shall have authority 10
SIT after the adjournment of the legislaINtS
TO send for persons, employ counsel and surn
clerks as may be necessary, and papers anu
compel the attendance OF witnesses. li,e
money hereby appropriated shall be PAID ol't
py the state treasurer upon the warrants "
Inc state auditor drawn upon requIsllioLls
signed by the chairman and II majority OF iie
committee; provided that no member OF lIle
investigating committee shall receive 10 GN-
ceeu tVe ~ dollars day for every o"y
actually employed in the investigation.
The committee shall report to the governor
OF the state as soon as the investigation 10
Completed. ana may make partial reports
from time to time
SEC j.. This act shall take effect and be IN
force from and after its passage.
Approved April 20, 1891.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
A. IMPORTANT BILL.
The Royal Baking Powder Con-
dcmncd in the New York Legis.
Is

The Royal Baking Powder Con
dcmncd in the New York Legis-
lature.
NV York Press
last Monday Mr.. Kelly introduced the
following bill in the assembly. A care
full reading OF it will show that it IS a
very important one:
Whereas, Baking powders manufact-
turod in this state, known as the
"Rovai,' "DuyiS," "SterIing' and other
dHuui.ia and alum baking powders, are
advertised for sale as absolutely pure :;
and.
Whereas. Official examinations show
thcm to contain ammonia and other in
jurlo IS ingredients: therefore. the
II OplG Of the state Of New York, rep
Resented in the senate and assembly, do
enact as tUIIOW5:
Section /. Every can or package of
baking powder containing ammonia and
offered for sale In this state shall have a
conspicuous label thereon, with the
wUrl5 "tOntainS ammonia" printed
thereon in platrEtype, not smaller than
great prin!rr and any person WHO shall
have or OsItr for sale, without such Ia
BET thereon, shall be guilty of a INSIDE
Inr0uUr.
See. :. This act shall take effect
July l, 1891.
Don't Civ YOUR wife and children pills.
lamar Laxative, the fruit confection, is the
fHtst hing for constipation. Fifty cents per
DuckGge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
W. ], DYER & Bro,
l4S and l so e. Third ST.,
ST. PAUL.
500 and 511 NicoIlet ay,,
MINNEAPOLIS.
A Snakes Egg Tooth.

washington Star.
1.-The funniest snake l know anything
about is found in Africa, which lives
upon eggs" said Osteologist Lucas. III
has curious projection downward from
Its backbone. just behind the head,
which is like tooth, the extremity
being actually tippe1 with enamel,
This tootl-like appendance has most
important function with relation to the
creatures method of getting a living.
and it would be difficult to find a more
astonishing Illustration in nature OF the
adaptation of structure to necessitv.
when the snake swallows an egg
the latter is passed down through the
outlet until it encounters the SHARP
tooth | have spoken Of. which break;
the shell. Thus, not only is the food
rendered ready for Immediate diges-
ton. but no portion of the fluid contents
is lost, as would be the case if the snake
We're obliged to bite into the egg with
its mouth fangs."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
TOO MUCH KINDNESS.
/ HOW Verdant Scotchman
5 Learned the Gusfonr

How a Verdant Scotchman
Learned the Customs.
A canpy Scotchman who keeps little
shop for the sale of his national prod
ucts, wet and dry. not thousand
miles from Ann street, tells good one
on himself, says the New York Herald.
Ills place is a sort Of Headquarters
TOR the officers OF the State and National
line steamships when they are in port,
ana they often bring their fellow scoun-
trymen here for an hours chat In the
niue basement office, with the dnmb
waiter running haDdily up to the place
Where they brew hot water and lemon
peel.
One day raw specimen was one of
the guests. He had just come over, and
he was delighted to find that real Scotch
groceries could be got in a foreign
place. He was not used to the Am
erlcan style OF treating. and when the
proprietor passed a box of cigars to
MN ne thanked him politely and de-
go on" said the proprietor, en-
courag ingly. "help yourself. 1t won't
cost you penny"
Wont cost me a penny?" said the
stranger, wonderingly.
mot at all. mon. It's the custom of
the country"
'Weel, weel, who'd a thocht it? This
is too much kindness"
And the big hand of the stranger
closed around half the cigars in the
box. AS the bunch went into his
pocket laugh went up from the steam
snip officers. The proprietor acknow-
LEGGED that the drinks were on him,and
the Innocent stranger went away with
very high regard for a country 50
.hllcd with kindness.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
Have You Asthma?

You can try Schiffmann's Asthma
Cure free of charge. Never fails to
give instant relief in worst cases. His
methOl Of advertising is by giving it
away. Postage two cents. Name the
st. Paul Daily News and send your adj
dress for free trial package to Dr.. Schiff-
mann, st. Paul, MINI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

Texas Siftings
! inlay l have the: honor to conduct
your daughter to the supper table?"
asked a society gentleman of lady
from the country who is stopping with
some friends whom she is visiting.
inlay you take her tn supper?'' was
the response. "Why, of course; and
you may take me, too. That's " hat we
came here for,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
BOStOneSe,

Harvard Lanpoon.
Boston Parent Ito fve-year-oldj-'..
what are you reading now, Waldo?
Waldo-It is a book of which / havt
never besore heard. father. 1t is caIlef
the ''Holly BiJble::" the language i,
s'ngularly obscure and there is do Der
ceptibIe plot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
CHAPTER 1875. F. NO. ST..

An Act to appropriate money for the general
: expenses of the state government and to
penses for the fiscal years ending July 81,
1901; July 81, 1892, and July 81. 1898. and for
the purposes therein named for the fiscal
year ending July 81, 1892, and annually
thereafter, and for the support of state in
stitutions and for certain other purposes
named therein. }@E+ T..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

jewelers. Weekly.
JeWelcr-John, business is In bad
way. What can we do to raise the
wind?
The Clerk-Suppose we try carrying
line of fans.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
Related by Refusal.

Washington Post.
"Thrre goes a brother-in-law of
mine"
"Didn't know you had any"
"Oh. yes; the girl he married prom
lSed 10 be sister to quite a number of
rs fellows"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
His Innocence.

"Ma," said Bobby, ''is it wrong for
title boys to tie ii u kettles to dogs
ltails?''
ri Decidedly wrong, Bobby. I hope
you never do such thing as that.''
; .."No, indeed, ma," said Bobby, en-
phatically. "All do is to hold the
dog" 1'.I5
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
A Fourth ward Break.

JUUg6. " ~ -|---I--T" ~ -
Chairman Cat the caucus)-Now,
gentlemen, lend me your attention.
.Hocstein (absent-mindedly)- Volts
der gOllaterals? ... /.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
The Reason.

Epoch.
Teacher-Why does Great Britain SUD-
port royalty?
Pupil-Because royalty cannot sup
port Itself
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

twill cost yon nothing to try lamar Laxa-
tive, the fruit confection. Send SOC to Frost
Brown, st. Paul, and get a box. If not sat
tsfactory, send them the empty box. and cot
your money back.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07
CHAPTER 17t-H I

CHAPTER 171-H. F. NO. 276.
lAppropriates S576.24 to city of Fergus
Falls for expenses Of grading an avenue on
the lands Of The Fergus Falls insane hos
pital.J
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

"Do you know of anything else so
strong?
ION yes; Limburger furnishes par
a!lcl kaSe.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

lamar Laxative, the fruit CONNECTION, will
ward OF pneumonia, congestion of the liver,
Kidneys and brain. VIII cure constipation
per package. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

q. 3. Strait. ..................... $500 90
st. Louis county. murder trial. ..., SIS 90
STATE INSTITUTIONS.
There is hereby appropriated from any
FUNDS IN the state treasury the following APP
preparations for current expenses for the ifs
cal year ending July 81, 1892, and for the tis.
Cal year ending July 81. 1888:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

CHAPTER 172-H. F. $40.
lAppropriates $3.50 to Mrs. A. c. Lull for
arms and ammunition, taken during the In
dian massacre.l
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

You are behind the times il YOU take bills
Tamar Fruit Laxative, the fruit confection.
IS the finest thing for constipation and bill
iOuShe$S. Fifty cents per package.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

= CHAPTER 173-S. F. 6s1. -
Provides for payment to the P1pestone
Agricultural society]
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENToF STATE.
l, +. P, Brown secretary of state Of the
State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that the
foregoing general laws, passed by the legis.
with the enrolled copies of said laws de-
posted in the Office of the secretary of state.
and that the printed copies herewith are true
and correct copies; of said enrolled laws, and
are an official publication thereof.
In testimany whereof I have hereunto set
my hand this first day of May. A. D. eighteen
hundred and ninety-one.
T. p. BROWN,
Secretary Of State.
Don't take pills; take lamar Fruit Laxative
to cure sick headache and biljousnesa
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

CHAPTER 170-B. F., 672.
[Appropriates 500 to Thos Monahan on
account of injuries received while in the en-
ploy of the state.1
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-07

CHAPTERS 1914 AND 165.
lAppropr1ate $1f5. 900 for the current ex-
penses of the legislature Of 1891
CHAPTER 166-H. r. NO. 81.
Inappropriate S41,000 for current expenses
OF state reformatory and $12, ;3333 295 for def
cheney to Jan. /, 1901