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Tho Pen.

The earliest mode of writing was on
bricks, tiles, oyster-shells, stones, ivory,
bark and leaves of trees, and from the
latter the term leaves of trees'' is proba-
bly, derived. Copper and brass plates
were early in use, and a bill of feoflment
on copper was some years since discov-
cred in India, bearing the date 100 years
b. G. Leather was also used as we'll as
wooden tablets. Then the papyrus comes
into vogue, and about the eighth century
the papyrus was superseded by parch-
ment. Paper, however, is of great an
tiquity, especially among the Chinese;
but the first paper mill in England was
built in 1883 by German, at Dartford,
in Kent Nevertheless. it was nearly a
century and a half-namely, in 17I3-be-
fore Thomas Watkins, a stationer, brought
paper making 10 anything like perfec-
tion. The first approach TO pen was the
stylus, kind of iron hodkin, but the
Romans forbade its use on account of its
frequent and even fatal use in quarrels.
and then it was made of bone Subse-
quently, reeds, pointed and split, like
pens as in the present day, were used.
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MUTINOUS SAILORS.
a Captain Forced to Return Home
Against His VIII.

- SdpCthIA IoISCd " home
Against His VIII.
Boston, Sept. 22.-The special insub-
ordination being instilled into new salt
water sailors by the Seamens Union is
bearing its fruit. Yesterday Oliver
Lewis, Henry Hastings, It. H. Wold, ].
II. Earnst, Patrick Welsh, Sidney Dun
ply, John Borie and II. L. Rand, part of
the crew of the fishing schooner F. d.
Winchester, were before United States
Commissioner Hallett, charged with
novel mutiny. They signed for trip 10
Iceland, and the local union here told the
men that if they got tired they could
compel the Captain to return, not by
open opposition or refusal to work the
ship, but by passive resistance, such as a
failure to catch fish, etc. When they got
to the station they heard from a later
schooner that the union in Boston was
boycotting fishing vessels TIL the Cap
tains offered better terms. The men
thereupon made the same demands, and
being refused determined to compel the
schooner to return to port. The con-
spirators then refused to catch fish They
put out lines and nets, but shook the fish
off when hauling them in. Thus the fresh
bait got out. They stopped up the chin
ney in the Captains cabin and nearly
sutfocated him with coal gas. Seeing re-
sistance was useless, he came home with
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RELIGIOUS.
Preparations for the Ecumenical Con-
ference of Methodists.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Preparation
for the great Ecumenical Conference of
Methodists, which is to open here on
October Sth, are rapidly approaching
completion, and all indications point to
the greatest gathering of religious brain
force ever seen in this or any other coun-
try. Hundreds of delegates from two
continents will be present, and although
city of large and important conven-
tions, Washington will regard this as the
most important gathering of this decade
The conference will last till the 20th of
October, and in the discussion of various
topics, such as the influence of Mod
ern Scientific Progress on Religious
Thought ''EcumenicaI Methodism,"
The Christian Church, University
Education" "Romanism, "Interna-
tional Arbitration and many other re-
igious problems by the foremost minds
OF the day, bids fair to hold for time the
attention of the religious world.
The record-union., 1891-09-24

IT gives US pleasure to refer to the ad-
vertisement of DR.. w. II. Tut, which ap-
pears In our columns. For over twenty
live years TUFTS Pills have been before
the public, and each succeeding year their
valuable properties become better appre-
ciated. They now stand second to none
for the relief OF that much abused and
overtaXed organ, the liver, and for the re-
lnoval of that cause of so many ills, con-
stipation. They are used in every civil
lied country, and carry with them vol
luminous testimonials of their safety and
efficacy. TUFTS Liver Pills should have
a place in every household.
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Harvest Festival.

MINNEAPoLIs, Sept. 23.-The harvest
festival was celebrated here to-day. The
buildings were covered with bunting,
and many of them showed sheaves of
wheat bound in fantastic forms. Arches
OF wheat span some OF the streets, while
others were constructed OF flour barrels
and sacks of grain. Religious services
were held this morning in the various
churches. In the afternoon there was
procession of over one thousand floats.
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Convention of Democratic Clubs.

SPOKANE FALLS (Wash.), Sept. %
The State Convention Of Democratic
Clubs met here at noon to-day. Among
those present are Senator Faulkner of
West Virginia, Congressman Bynum of
Indiana and Charles Black. President
of the National Association of Democratic
Clubs. The address of welcome was
made by State Senator Dunn OF Tacoma
In response to a letter of invitation, ex-
President Cleveland sent telegram of
congratulation and hope.
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Carnenters, Meeting

The Carpenters Union held a meeting
last evening at Federation Hall. After
disposing Of the regular business an open
session was held, during which there
We're several speeches on the subject of
the tariff. The talk took quite political
turn and naturally was animated. The
conclusion reached was that the laboring
people were taxed too heavily by the
Government in comparison with the
taxes imposed upon corporations and
rich people.
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No Duty to be CHARGED.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The Collector
of Customs at New York has been au-
by the Treasury Department to
free entry six cases of marble statuary
and marble bas reliefs intended for the
of the Stanford University of
California if, upon examination, the arti-
cles are found 20 be works of art.
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A Murderer Hanged.

DENVER, Sept, DIV. B. Davis, who
murdered his mother and her IN ned
paramour, James Arnold, at ue 10,
January 7th, because they refused to give
him money with which to continue his
drunken spree, was hanged in the prison
yard at Canyon City at 0 O'Clock last
night. The fall broke his neck and he
died instantly.
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Cabinet Talk.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The Post to-
day says: President Harrison has prac-
tically decided to give California place
in the Cabinet. The gentleman to whom
this honor will fall will probably be NJ.
NJ. Estee of San Francisco. 1t is said
that he will succeed Attorney-General
Miller in case the latter gentleman is ap-
pointed as Circuit Judge
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Al famous Armenian actor, Atamian.
has died in Constantinople. lie gained
his fame as a tragedian in Russia, Greece
and Turkey, and at the time of his death
was arranging for tour in France and
England. He played Shakespeare by
preference. Othello and Hamlet being
his best roles. In looks he was much
like Rubenstein,
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itlerti1an 3LtptfrrH.

NOTICE-W. C. r. U. MEETING THIS
IN (Thursday} AFTERNOON at 9 O'Clock,
new mission building, Third street, X and L.
MRS. NJ. e. JENKS, President.
MRS. G. SCHADT, Secretary. Its
ID OCULAR MEETING OF COURT X 3
II Sacramento, No. 6,s61, a. 0. T.. %s5s$
of A, THIS Thursday EVENING at ssI
3 o'clock. Every member requested 6EG
to be present
D. w. KLoPPENBERG, @. r.
NJ. l.. PERKINS, r. S. 1t
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SUBsTITUTIoNs OF wen-known adver-
tised articles seem to be the order of the
day. We deem it only justice to our
patrons to warn our readers against this
form of piracy. When you want an
article, ask your merchant or druggist for
it and don't accept a substitute.
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Henry watterson,s Fatber III.

LOUISVILLE (Ky.), Sept. 23.-Hon.
Henry Watterson, the venerable father of
the editor of the Coui9er-JouyraI. is w.
ing at the point Of death at the residence
of his son, in this city. He is the sole
survivor OF the Twenty-sixth Congress.
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American MECHANICS.

TROY, Sept. 23.-The National Conven-
ton of the United Order of American
Mechanics to-day elected Thomas II.
Chapman of Hartford, Conn.,, National
Councillor, and decided to hold next
years session at Manchester, n. II.
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The Business Portion Burned.

BRADLEY IS. d., Sept 23.-The whole
of the business portion of this city is in
ashes. Nine stores, one church. one
hotel and one residence were burned.
The loss is in the neighborhood of
S40, 900.
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Three Bows Crnsbed 70 Death

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-Three boys ranging
in age between II and Is, were killed in
the Rock Island yards to-day. They were
stealing ride on freight car loaded with
lumber and the lumber fell upon them,
crushing them
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ITO LET-THE FINE DWELLING on Q
rooms and brick basement; also two-story
prick stable for six horses; lot SOXl6O; 1911
street. between Fifteenth and Sixteenth.
very desirable location; only one block from
street-car line. Address G. J. CROSS letter
box 1O15 Fourth street, J and X sell
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USE Angostura Bitters to stimulate the
appetite and keep the digestive organs in
order. DIR. j. Gs B. Siegert 81 Sons, sole
manufacturers.
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Major Mckinley in Iowa.

OTTUMNA, Sept. 23,-An immense crowd
of Republicans turned out to hear Major
Mckinley speak at the Coal Palace to-
The record-union., 1891-09-24

FTIHE FINEST LUNCH HOUSE-CAPITAI.
| Ale Vaults. NAGELE 81 SVENSSON.
Lunch from IL A. NJ. TO P. NJ. Clam Chowder
and MuSsel Soup every evening 6 to O'clock
Finest Wines, Liquors and Cigars, au13-tf
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ST. PAUL, Sept. 22.-The School Board
announces that on account of the exces-
sive heat the city schools viii be closed.
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ITO LET-112S NINTH STREET A Fiat
i OF five rooms, furnished compIete for
housekeeping; also three un1urnished rooms
for housekeeping. seI21Stx
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FE1O LET-FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS: ALI,
inooern improvements; S13 per month.
Inquire at 1425A @ street. se2I-6tS
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fIO LET-A HOUSE OF 9 ROOMS, BATH
street. inquire al 722 Eighth street. sci 9oI0t
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only half a cargo. the trip being "a heavy
loss to him.
In the court the mutineers were sullen,
and one would not testify until six months
for contempt made him surrender. All
were held in 81 900 bail. The commander
roundly denounced the labor leaders as
responsible for such troubles.
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LNOR RENT - NICELY FURNISHED
i front rooms, en- suite or single 727
street ca11r,
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ITO LET-NO. 1918 STREET. A cor
i tage OF i've rooms; barn on the place An
ply to Mrs. j. A. Barrett, 7Ol Twelfth street
sSeI2-Lf
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ITO RENT-SUITE OF FRONT ROOMS
j with kitchen, for light housekeeping'
1923, corner second and Z streets. seI9Ibt*9
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FIW LIGHTHOUSE ON THIRD STREET.
l. between @ and r; six nice rooms: Iarge
yard with fruit trees and stable INQUIRE at
3O4 j street. :. ROSENFEID 500 et
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Chr allns,parpil.
I He NONPAREIL
New lmportations!

we are to-day entering upon a STRAIGHT
course OF business, and this opens a vista
winch 1t would require a volume to discuss,
and as both time and space are limited we
invite the public to visit THE NONPAREIL
ana see and weigh the merits Of our New
Fall and Winter I1nportations. 1t cannot be
dened that we have been distributing Dry
Goods at prices never before known in Sac
rarnento, but as matter Of fact we have only
peen sklrmlshIng, as we intend to maintain
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'THO LET-FURNISHED ROOM FOR ONE
L or two gentlemen. Inquire at 1OI6 Tenth
street. Reference. SeSoS+a
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GLEEMAN HOUSE, CORNER THIRD
" and j streets. Sacramento. This house
has been rebuilt, newly papered and painted
throughout; public reading-room ana bath
room free TO guests; transient customers So
uclted; single rooms, csc; double rooms, soc.
MRS. A. GLEEMAN, Proprietress se3-1m
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Q5r,trrni s.lpttrea.

TT oME-MADE BREAD. PIES AND SOUP
4 for sale at the YOUNG WOMEN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION rooms. Also
hot dinners served. 1t
MISS NJ. YECKLEY, TEACHER OF
NI eclectic shorthand, room II, p. Q. Build
ing, se23-6t$
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THE LOWEST PRICES IN THE CITY

And it will take "California on Wheels" a
long time to rub out the impression we have
made, because "LoW Prices is our trade
motto Our Sacramento ladies dress as well
as anywhere if not more tasty, and we have
lald ourselves out to contribute our full share
to the
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TOR SALE, OR TO RENT ON LEASE
il Thirteen acres of rich bottom land adjoin-
ing city, suitable for gardening or dairy; will
grow alfalfa; has good barn and fences small
cabin; II sold will take small payment down.
balance on time to suit purchaser. Apply TO
JAMES HOLLAND. 17l1 @ St. city. aual Ii
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FURNISHED ROOMS, WITHOUT BOARD.
Il at International Hotel, $50 to 326 X
street. w. A. CASWELL, Proprietor. seo-tf
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AND FASHION

OF ladies' attire, and this will be admitted by
all VINO visit THE NONPAREIL to-day
IN commencing the new season, we pre-
dict the result Of our efforts will be DELIGHTED
customers and panic-stricken competitors
In every department our patrons will find
fresh attractions, and it would be superfluous
to mention one more than another, butwe
cannot refrain from stating that our Cloak
department is crowded with gems Of the
first water.
W., D. & Co. sincerely trust that the public
Will call, and that will compensate for the
shortcomings Of this advertisement and
prove mutually gratifying
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ITO LET-THE BRUCE HOUSE. ON i
L street, between Tenth and EIeventh. In
quire at GUTHRIE BROS 127 street
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Ioat-Gna4rrh.
Go Aei nr 33e3tt.

NEW LOWER FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS
~ ana bath, modern improvements. for
rent at S15, at 1404 . street. se133t
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FNO RENT-CITY HOTEL, SACRAMENTO.
i 80 rooms, all furnished; doing good busi,
ness; rare chance for hotelman; no others
need apply, For particulars inquire of p
CONLAN, 81 X street.
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TOR SALE-COMBINATIO BILLIARD
IL table, almost new; cost 1876; will sell Tor
$3.50. Apply at 1923 Third street. au2S-tf
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FEN0 LET--NICELY-FURNISH ROOMS
i by the day, week or month, at / O2O sixth
CaDp o..
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ENOR SALE OR TO RENT-16O ACRES OF
L good land, well improved four miles from
Davlsville (John Moneys old place); new
house and barn, good outbuildings. Inquire
of CATHERINE BURNS, Slater's Addition,
below Pioneer Mills. au22-lm#
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FURNISHED ROOMS AT CENTRAL
l. House from So per month upward; also
family rooms at low prices. HOKNLEIN
BROS, Proprietors.
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EOR SALE-oNE OF THE FINEST AND
T. largest saloons in the city; extra family
entrance; best location; stock and lease III
Quire at this Office.
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We anxious for the public outspoken pnr
do better than possibly elsewhere
and choice Whatever offer in special values goods
old ideas have nothing in common with
call will be highly appreciated
option whether you buy
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Eor Aule.

ID DARE CHANCE FOR RAILROAD MEN
1O FOR sale or exchange for other property
Il lot 60x160 feet with neat cottage of seven
rooms; only two blocks from railroad shops
Apply to j. DONLEY, 1o2l Tenth st. se21-tf
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EOR SALE OR TRADE FOR REAL
Il estate-rwenty-five head PolIed Angus
cattle. Apply to NJ. j. DILLMAN, 3o5 j
street, Office +. V. Elint q Co sci h-tf
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JyOR SALE-I4o ACRES OF RECLAIMED
T. Land on Grand Island, Sacramento county,
fronting on Old River, between Walnut Grove
and Isleton; orchard OF pears, plums and
ounces; will be sold at a bargain. For terms
and particulars inquire at this Office or at the
U. s. Land Office, San Francisco.
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5linmten.

WANTED SITUATION BY YOUNG MAN
w wei posted in grocery business Ad-
dress A. B., this office. se24-3t&
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WANTED b L YOUNG MAN, A SITUA-
w ton as host e III private family Ad-
tfeSS SouthWeS. conner Ninth and X SIS Se24-2*
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TOR SALE OR TO RENT ON LEASE
IL Ten acres of bottom land, one mile below
Washington, Yolo County; if sold will take
small payment down. Apply to EDWIN X
ALSIP & CO., Real Estate and Insurance
Agents, 1O15 Eourth street
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I JAPANESE, STEADY, STUDENT. WISHES
asltuatlon as waiter or to DO housework in
ftmily. Address BRIGHT. this office. se2I-St*
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JTOR SALE-A FARM CONTAINING 81
Il acres, situated q miles from county seat
der cultivation, planted in trees, vines. etc:
81 acres in timber; good buildings; good well
and spring, 2 horses and harness, 2 wagons. 7
head stock and all necessary farming utensils;
the above land is nearly all under a large canal.
Reason for sale, old age. Inquire of WIN. A.
KRAMP, Diamond Springs, Cal. jy16-3m*
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-01
TO NOMINATE CIIIEFS.

a Number Of Recommendations to the
Hoard of Fire Department,
The board Of the city fire department
will meet next Friday night for the pur-
pose OF eleting chiefs to be approved by
Council.
The vigilant Fire Company have
recommended Jas. T. Engleby, j. G..
Knepp and c. L. Whaling; the Junior
Hose Company have recommended
James McFall, and the Friendship Fire
Company, Thomas Mcnamara and e. J..
Kemp.
The board is composed of like num-
Der OF delegates from each company,
and strong effort is being made by
both the Juniors and Friendships to get
one OF the chiefs in each Of their respec-
tive companies. Heretofore all three
have belonged to tho Vigilant Fire
Company, but have been men whose
sterling integrity in the interest of the
hre department that the Council has
always appointed tho Same men. The
lire board was organized since an ap-
pointment was made, and it remains to
be seen whether or not the Council will
be governed by its selection.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-01
a FINE POINT OF LAW.
Can Man Sell Whislscy on Commission
without License?

Can IL Man Sell Whisl<cy on Commission
without License?
Silas Moore, colored, who was tried on
Saturday for fighting with Bob Moore
week ago, was before tho mayor ycster-
day morning on the charge of selling
liquor without license. Officer Griffin,
who worked up tho case, introduced
Reuben Miller, who testified that no
had bought liquor from Moore several
times since September. Miller further
testified that the drunkenness caused
in that locality by the still house and
Miller's illegal traffic in the business
was a curse to tho people, and he could
not stand it any longer.
Silas denied tho charge and said it
was the outgrowth of prejudice on ac-
count of his fight with Bob Moore. He
did not introduce any testimony how
ever, to Offset the charge: He further
admitted that he was selling liquor on
a percentage for the still house. He
got 20 cents for every gallon he sold.
Tho mayor said he would give his de-
cision in the case to-day, and will at
tho same time ascertain whether or not
Moore has right to sell liquor on com
mission
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-01
Mr.. Scholz Serenndod.


On last night a pleasant surprise met
Mr.. l.. A. Scholz, manager of tho Vir.
ginia Brewing Company, after his re-
turn from his trip to Norfolk. 1t being
his birthday, the members of the Brew
ers' Workmen's Union, with many other
friends, assembled at his residence, &C.
companied by u string band, and not
only sereanded him, but presented him
with beautiful framed engrossed and
illuminated address, tho work of Mr.. E..
Ii. Donnolly. Tho presentation was
made by Mr.. e. III. Donnelly in most
telicitous terms, who highly euogolized
Mr.. 3cholz for his perseverance, energy
and business capacity, and was warmly
applauded. Mr.. Scholz, in most APP
propriate reply, stated that, rs he had
always been n workingman, he believed
in tho force and effect Of such unions;in
the past he experienced their good and
usefulness and would at all times stand
by them. Messrs. Nolte. Saunders and
j. Giesen also made appropriate
speeches. Some excellent singing was
rendered by Messrs. Omalley Brothers,
Nolte, Callaghan and others. Amongst
the company present were Mr.. Peters,
ST., Peters Brothers. McGrath. Venable,
II. DeBurgh, Carpenter, Il. Giesen, j.
Giesen, Kokemiller, Donnelly and Cal
laghan.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-01
Does He? Or Does He Not?

Here are two questions to be answered,
let 1t be in tho affirmative or negative.
The subject is willing to place his case
into the hands of a fair minded public
to decide. The question is, "Does Old
Man Broadly" palm off bad meats on his
customers? or does no not give them at
all times whether the y apply in person or
by order, the choicest fresh meats the
market will afford? Mr.. Bready says
with his long experience as butcher,
and having sold meat to such vast
multitude of people since he has been
in the meat business, and never having
complaint OF any kind coming to his
ears. makes him feel as if he has given
satisfaction. There are o great many
people that visit the market who are
termed by the butchers as Look
arounds." They will try first ono butcher
then another. Mr.. Bready says he sell
dom has customer to quit him after
they have dealt with him for a short
while. He also states that he will have
some fine beeves to butcher all the time
from now till Nmas, and when you wish
fine meats of all kind he invites you to
call at his stall, No. 6, city market, and
sec him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-01
PUSHING TO PAY TAXES.
Something Like $4,000 Paid Into the
Treasury Yesterday.

Treasury Yesterday.
Treasurer Thomas and his deputy,
Maj. A. l.. Pitzcr, were SO busy at their
desks yesterday that they did not get
chance to smell dinner. The office was
crowded with taxpayers from o'clock
in tho morning till o'clock in tho
afternoon.
During the day some very heavy pay
ments were ade. The largest tax
payers in the city were particularly
prominent, and made strong effort to
prevent S per cent. being added, as yes
terday was the last day of grace, SO to
speak.
Probably $4,000 was paid in yester
day, but Treasurer Thomas said he
could not approximate the amount with
anything like correct figures.
The law requires that all taxes which
are not paid by December LIST. per
cent. shall be added, and this accounted
for the great rush yesterday. The de-
sire on the part of so many TO pay their
taxes before December l has made a
noticeable pinch in money matters.
Hon. III. s. Trout, president of the First
National Bank, said yesterday that it
would certainly be felt for while, al.
though the Same money would be put
into circulation at a very early day, ex-
cept that which went to the State.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-01
Hanging to the ola wnv.

Traffic over the Randolph street ovor-
head bridge is materially increasing,
but large number of vehicles going to
and from East Roanoke still persist in
going by way Of the dangerous crossing
at Jefferson street. The bridge will
not be used to much advantage until
Second street, north of the railroad, has
been completed, the work on which is
now being done. A grocer said yester-
day he had to threaten his driver with
discharge before he would cease going
by the way of Jefferson street.