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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
YOUNG BRUCE DEAD.

Walter Bruce, bright and int elligent
young man of - years of age, who had
Just commenced TO face the responsibilities
of life and anticipate its pleasures. yester-
day morning bid good be TO father aud
mother. brother AMI sister. TO try the
existence beyond the confines of material
things. His disease was consumption.
HIS home was with his parents at 1925
South Fifth avenue. and be was the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Bruce, who have lived
in this city several years. The father was
away from home looking after n claim in
the strip. The funeral will take place at
10 O'Clock at the United Presbyterian
church at Gladys by the pastor. to which
the friends of the family are Invited. The
remains will be buried in the cemetery
some five miles south OF the church.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
RARY HARN rs DEATH.

The 1-year-oid baby of Mr.. and Mrs
Harmon Of the Corner Of Central and
+ fth avenues died yesterday from the ef-
fects Of "a cold contracted while il was suf-
fering with the measles As the measles
are raging now it would be well to remind
parents OF the danger OF exposing the az
ficted children to the outside air, even
though the days are fine. 4 child shonld
not be allowed cut doors or even ia a cold
room for AT least ten days after the last
pimple disappears. This should be re-
membereI IN the interest OF the future
health of the little ones.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

The Rev. Z Y. Lsbretoa, the only mis-
sioa4ry in the United States who speaks
the sign language. will DC pleased 10 ad-
dress tie cezf and dumb If tais city on
Sunday Rsxt al 3-S1 p "a. IA - AIoys:Gs
hall A full lecture for bearing and speak
ing attendants shall bs Erss delivered o.
the same subject No charges Sabj~cl.
/. DE PEpve, II Method, H. Success
= GalIeudes and Clerk 3 Can The DIAL
and Dgmb bs Taught - Speak"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
Az .NoSYNoU, COMMUNICATIONS

II Mrs jeremiah Decker desires the
product of her brilliant brains to appear
in the EAGLE, she must comply with the
well-known and universal rule by furnish
nishing her proper name TO the editor.
She can send il in TO the editor marked
personal If she desires, no one but him TO
know her Identity, but in any event we
cannot afford 20 be at a disadvantage In
the columns for which we are responsible.
OF course Mrs. Jeremiah must take her
own chances of being discovered, in which
event, the women of the city would proba-
bly fay or hang her.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
INSPECTED THE DEPARTMENT.
committee OF Citizens Mad the Rounds OF the
Fire Hous : Nes erd ~.

Yesterday the fire department OF the
city WAS visited by the committee of
citizens appointed few nights ago at the
council meeting ny Mayor Cox at the re-
quest of Chief Walden. The committee
consisted of Colonel o. b. Stocker, IL r.
Farnum aud {. L. Potts. Each fire house
WAS visited and every detail of their work
iugs explained and demonstrated TO the
satisfaction Of the committee. First each
fireman stood at his assigned post and at
the tap of a bell they each performed the
duties exacIei OF them by the decipljne OF
the department. This was To show that
the work could not be possibly done by a
less force than was employed. which was
the msln object of the inspection by the
committee. Runs were made by the de-
partments in the presence Of the COM
mittee. The committee will report at the
next meeting Of the city council.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
ST. PATRIcKS BALI.

Queen City Lodge No. p. Degree OF
Honor, gave a green ribbon ball last even
ind at their hall on North Market street.
that was very successful event soci ally
and otherwise. The Queen City ladies'
never fail TO entertain their guests pleas
antly. and the affair last night was no ex-
ception. Shaw's full orchestra furnished
the music and that was a sufficient guar
autee OF its success. \ green RI bbon,
formed into a nice knot. was presented to
each guest ss a souvenir and IS Al honor
to St. Patrick whose anniversary is today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
RFprB,lCAN CLUB MEETINGS.

First ward convention Will meet at
O'Clock today at CITY ball to nominate can
didate for couhcilman and school board.
All DELEGATES elected Thursday viii take
notice and be there.
There will be meeting OF tbe Third
ward delegation SATURDAY at O'Clock at
the Office of George L. Douglass, Sedgwick
block
The Sixth ward delegation, elected
Thursday, win meet this AFTERNOON at 1
O'clock 10 choose candidates aad elect
central committeeman.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

On Palm Sunday the German Egaogeli-
cal church viii be decorated, AID te= choir
viii rvuCier some choice music The topic
OK the morning sermon viii be. The
Surrounding Company ot the Dying
Saviour" and OF toe evening sermon,
81 he Confession
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
CONMANDRY OEFIC RS.

Following is the list Of officers of Mt
Oiivet commandry, knights Templars, fol
the ensuing year as elected last evening:
T. C.-Georg- l.. Pratt.
Gsneral-E. E. B.eakley.
G. CIV. ;. Corbett.
Prelaie-J. l.. Powell.
>. WI H. Griffith.
j. VIC. W. Biting.
kecorder-A. j. Applegate.
Treasurer-C. ~ Walker.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
DEBATE POSTPONED.

The debate between the representatives
of the Philomathian society of Wichita
university aud the Demosthenian society
of Paramount institute, will not take
place next Monday evening as has been
announced. Owing to the fact that one of
the Demosthenians will be compelled to
be out of the city couple OF weeks. the
debate has been postponed, and on his re-
turn a new date will be announced.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
GOT CLYDE A STAY
JUDGE BREWER OF THE SUPREME
COURT PROL0NGS HIS LIFE

Were Being Made at the
Jail for the Execution-UncIe JIM
my Potts Started to Set Up the
Scaffold, But Abandoned
the Work-Probability
That the Sentence
Will be Commit
ed to Life I'm
prisonment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
ANNI-AI. MILITARY RAIL

Company D. Second regiment, Kansas
y National Guards of Newton. have issued
Invitations for their fifth annual bali 10 be
given a. Wrisht's opera house on the even
ing OF March 18th. the boys OF company
d always get up their annual hops in the
most gorgeous style Sbas's orchestra of
this city will furnish the music, and
DOUBTLESS many of the young dancers OF
Wichita will be there.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
SIZED Fox ENTERTAINMENT.

W. H. Warner has suit filed against him
in the district court In which the prosecuU-
ing witness, George Fleming, alleges en-
beZziemenJ TO tie amount of s26e His
bond of appearance was fixed at 800 and
bears the endorsement of j. X. Sawyer.
Mr. Fleming claims that the defendant in
the capacity OF agent collected monies to
the amount of 500 for him aud refused to
give them up. The case is brought up
from Justice fuckers court.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Walter Bruce Will be buried from the
United Brethren chGrca south OF the
Arkansas RIVER today. The body Will be
taken from the house, 1874 South Fifth
avenue, al $50 a u. Ar. Bruce Was -
ysars oid and died OF consumption
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

All members of the executive board are
earnestly requested Co meet in club rooms
AT , o'clock. Mrs. j. Z. Lyette, president.
The plano department. will meet at
O'Clock. A very interesting program has
been prepared. The subject of the alter
noon Is Beethoven. Mrs Il. @. Robertson.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Th. Suahorer Bicycle cino Is TO make q
run tn Augusta tomorrow, leaving the
Novelty works at { a. III. All the wheel
men OF tue city are invI:ed 10 participate
IL the excursion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Rev. w. s. Vail. pastor OF Caitarisn
church, breaches Sunday moraias 10 the
Board of Trade nall at IL O'Clock S1s-
juct: What / Have Learaed From Ca-
believers, ACOUSTICS aud Frees hiukeEs"
A.! are invited
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

During yesterday afternoon aud las. ev-
ening the streets and stores presented an
unusually busy appearance with the .Alies
of the city attending the openings Of tue
different millinery stores.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
LITTLE SOCIAL ToSIGHT.

There VIII be no general celebration OF
St. Patrick's anniversary today. but this
evening kIidred spirits OF ali fsiths and
natlonalities will act together and pay
tribute to the memory OF Irelsud's patron
saint, who Is Acknowledged By poets. or
stors and sages 70 be as tlae an Irish gen
tleman as ever lived. Owing u the fac:
that nearly sll the Irish residents are
Catholics, and this being the season Of lent,
no dance wzs srTaged. which IS fayorits
means of celebrating The day 10 small Irish
communities The little social this evening
will be in Conformity with leaten rules
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

A very instructive entertainment was
given last night at the First ". +. church
IN the shape of iine display Of pictures
with an accompanying lecture.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
ISSUED THE CALL
SOUTH AND WEST, TRADE CON-
GRESS TO BE HELD IN APRIL.

One of the Most Imports CONNER
cial Movements Started In Recent
Years EX-Mayor Cicme /,
President OF the Board OF
Trade Outlines His OBJ
jectS Closer Com
mercial Relations
Sought Rep
resentati N
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Visit the Unitarian ladies st George
Knorr's store and see what can 6e bought
i'm the way OF home cooked food TO Tighten
household duties aud make a palatabl-
meal. Next week there will be 10 addition
10 the food sold Ester novelties OF every
description aad beautiful tissue fowerS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

The relatives Of Albert Block, who were
in tie city attending the wedding OF Miss
Hays and Mr. Block, returned yesterday 10
their home in Cleveland via the Missouri
Pacific
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Prof. R. ". Peacock Went up to Sedg-
wick last evening TO spend Sunday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

o. A. Reach went down TO Harper yes.
terday on legal business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

E. Hyatt and family will leave in a few
days tor San Jose, California.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

c. r. Duncan of Middieport, y. Y. Is
visiting his brother, e.. y. Duncan, agent
for the Rock Island.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Charles Fitzgerald. general passenger
agent for the Louisville and Nashville
railroad, is in the city on a short visit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Munsou AID Mcnamara treated their
first floor to thorough scrubblng last
night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
ELMER WAS IN IT
FORMER WICHITA REAL ESTATE
DEALER ARRESTED IN CHICAGO

Elmer Cummings Returns From
South America Only to Be Lodged
in Chicago Jail Cell-He EN-
bezzled Eight Thousand
Dollars and Jumped His
Bail-Since He Lived
Hero He Married
Rich Eng
lish Lady.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

The entertainment AZ ST Paurs church
last night was we'll attended aud pleased
every body very highly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
At Deaths Door
Blood Poisoned After Ty-
phoid Fever
A Marvellous Cure by Hoods After
All SIea Eafied

&C. I. Hood 6 Co.. Lowell. Mass:
Dear Sis: Twenty-Five years aso had q
bilious fever, and later Il turned into typhoid
fever, and for ave weeks lay Ike one dead, but
a: last pulled through ard 'gos Up around
soon discovered on ny ssft leg Just above TIE
knee a snail brown spot about as big a. ihrss
cent piece, which pu1sd up but aid not hut ne
or feel sore. I did not pay any attention 70 =
Until Two years after, when y con-asnced 20
spread and have re appearance % q rtng ~orra-
Iti.cbed and burned and I commenced Doctor
ing sut 20 10 avail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
Co, Only Monentary Relief,

Cot Criy morientATJ he'tsff
Ard sometimes not even that could Dot sle-7
nights, and q account q the itching scrz;ehst
TIE spo. until TIE blood would run- In hot
weather ny elbows and al ~ join.s were IS;
TIE sane. and what have suffered eszno; DE-
scribe with pen Las; February tied "A
herb fer the blood and II broke CT u TIE wozs.
form Q. rzsh AZ over ny body. ] began II
scratching. and scales s0zld fAa OF The sores
eoustaEsd 70 discharge ard ioazs4 - de
P5nzli- nv husband toaEhs Sotfis Q, HOES
sa-.a1zr1tls za1 1 lad not tsxeE Esnfe tils1
hsH n Il before bezzz. % change for tss ssr-r-
have k1d tor b0tt..s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
ROBERT >. eRANNrss, v'ez-Psss0Ur

From the surplus dividend ,s'll be -Pporrioas
- usual
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17
Now Am An Wei;

b; two Isttis spSts O. ny iez- esa aor Sep
xaa ez- vel and w0rk al Ire fz-2e- an a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

have carefully examined the foregoing State
naeat and Ind The same % be correct,
CakgrTs a PerEsFR AuG.f1f
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-17

Insurance. and AnnaitisS
assumed and renewed fs0S, 63s, 55s a.
NorE-lszarasos rs-.;y vEi!isa IS aac1Edst fron 2
Statement sAaT uislsSdizz ard Ssy l1-1IA1ee 4eel
issued aaG psiS Tor ii casa IS ilcssasd.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17
PERSONAL.

Geo P. Miller, of Front Royal, is in
town
A. S. Asberry is at Lynchburg on bus
mess.
E. E. Scott is in Wytheville on legal
business
Boliver S. Webb went to Lynchburg
yesterday.
j. a. Wilkerson went to Fincastle
yesterday.
Jack Garst was on the streets of Roa-
noke yesterday.
Rollin M. Deyerle, Of Elliston, spent
yesterday in town.
Frank II. Smith, OF Danville, was in
the city yesterday.
Milton James, of Silver Leaf, Va :,
was in the city yesterday.
w. T. Griffith. Of Rarnesville, Md,
was in the city yesterday
j. D Hobbie went to Lynchburg on
the noon train yesterday.
A. b. Blackwell and d. w. Bower, of
Floyd county. are in the city.
R. f. Cannaday went to Rocky Mount
yesterday on business trip.
J. P. Taylor, we'll known citizen of
Winston. N. c., is in the city.
Hon. ]. G. Montgomery, mayor of
Montgomery, W. Va, is In the city.
A. w. and j. P. Howery, of Grays.
Vile, Va, are in the city on business.
Hon. Archer A. Phlegar. OF Christians.
burg, was in the city few hours yes.
terday.
Prof Charles L. Cooke, of Hollins
Institute, WAS in the city yesterday on
business.
James R. Schick, chief draughtsman
for w. w. Coe, returned yesterday from
Kenova.
e. L. Cameron returned home yester.
day morning from six weeks visit TO
California.
First ward, made business trip 10
Fincastle yesterday.
Moir Stevens, of Rocky Mount, who
has been in the city on business, re.
turned homo yesterday.
John d. Smith, young lawyer prac-
ticing in this city. is candidate for
mayor of the town of Vinton.
Ballard P. Shelor, general manager
of the Ivanhoe foundry and machine
works. was in the city yesterday.
Eston Randolph returned hone from
Lynchburg yesterday, whore he had
been attending the United States court.
Rev. S. L. Rice, of the United Breth-
rem Church. will return today and Oc.
cupy his pulpit at the usual hours to-
morrow.
R. L. Payne, formerly of the Acme
Powder Company, left last night for
Baltimore, where he has accepted po-
sition with large fertilizing company.
Capt. J b. Stanfield, the Norfolk and
Western c,nductcr who was seriously
injured at Winston some time ago, is
fast improving and hopes to be on duty
again soon.
Rev. E. j. Pole of the Western North
Carolina conference of the Methodist
Church South. spent last night with
Rev. Chas. S. Stanton on his way home
from Washington, d. G.
Capt. d c. Booth, the popular knight
OF the Grip, Left yesterday afternoon
for two weeks trip through South
west Virginia in the interest of his firm,
R. M Sutton & Co., OF Baltimore.
Capt Henry Felix received tele.
from his son, w. H. Felix, which
John Hopkins Hospital, WAS improving.
Mrs. w. l.. Campbell has returned
from visit to Radford accompanied by
her friend, Miss Barton, from that town,
who will spend some time in this city
at Mrs Campbell's residence, 02o First
avenue g. w.
Mrs. NJ. f. Hooper, OF Farmville,
passed through Roanoke yesterday
afternoon en- route to Christiansbure,
whore she will visit friends Mrs.
Hooper is the mother of L. Hooper,
of the Norfolk and Western offices.
DON'T forget the wrecked shoe sale at
Goldstein's, corner Salem avenue and
Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17
THIS IS ST. PATRICK's DAY
Preparations Made for Its Observance by
the Young Mems Institute

Preparations Made for Its Observance by
the Young Mems Institute
This Is the anniversary of St. Pat
rick's natal day and everybody will
wear the green. This is the one day in
the year when "the three leaves of
shamrock" among many hold the as
tendency over the star spangled banner
or any other emblem that was ever en-
shrined in the hearts of any people. The
fortunate possessor of q neat card, en-.
bellished with the "dear little sham.
rock" upon which is inscribed: "Young
Mems Institute Council, No. 1893, present
compliments and request the pleasure
of your company at smokers celebra.
ton in honor Of st. Patrick, at No.
2O5H South Jefferson street. Roanoke,
Va, Saturday evening, March II, 1894.
ceremonies commence at S p. IN. sharp
JOHN j. SHEEHAN,
"a. j. LOUGHERY,
rs. p. SEIFERT,
JOHN j. QUINN,
COMMITTEE on invitation"
Will meet at the time mentioned and
carry out an elaborate programme, as
was stated in THE TINES yesterday.
There will be speeches by the Presi-
dent, John j. Quinn, Rev. j. w. Lynch,
ON@NOhSo OOiOhoht OOaH OuG6QaQ, u.
A. McHugh, John Fitzgerald, W. A.
Noble, Judge A. j. Brand, P. +. Stickey,
'Thos. OConner, A. j Loughery, E. G.
Quinn, John st. Clair and S. p. Seifert.
There will also be something over
half dozen numbers, comprising quar-
tettes, solos and selections on the
clarionette, mandolin, piano and guitar.
Then will come the smoking in which
pipes, cigars and cigarettes will be used
and each visitor will receive a pipe.
The only liquid refreshments will be
tea punch.
The invited guests are req uested to
present their invitation cards at the
door.
MONEY at per cent. on good real
estate security. Address, room 6s, Ponce
dc Leon Hotel
Mr.. w. II. RUSSELL announces his
candidacy for city constable in to days
issue.
SHOES at half prices. Wrecked shoe
sale at Goldstoin's, corner Salem ave-
nue. and Jefferson street
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17

Excellent farm, 15411 acres. on Nor.
folk and Western railroad, L mile from
station; a room house, good orchard, IS
acres fine timber. land OF best quality
Price $4,000; terms easy.
1c4 acres in Bedford county, 40 acres
in wood, room dwelling and GU houses;
fine location for fruit; will trade for un-
improved, unencum bered city property.
One of the finest farms in the Roanok o
Valley, $50 acres; $50 acres Of bottom
land, splendid brick dive ling, two large
barns: provements cost over Sl0,00O;
on Norfolk and Western railroad and
Roanoke river. Price SIS. 900; ono fifth
cash, balance one, two, three and four
years.
GOO acres of fine oak and hickory tim
Der; will trade for town property.
125 acres in Giles county. on Norfolk
and Western; fine timber. Price 81 OOO
will trade for town property.
We have q corn -four and saw mill, in
good location, with 4-room dwelling,
that we will trade for good town prop
erty.
Do you want to buy land? We can
Sell you tracts OF from TO 100 acres OF
splendid land on the Norfolk and West
ern railroad. miles from town, and on
easy terms.
New Groom house. in good location.
Price $1,000; 500 cash, balance $40 per
month
Best residence lot in the Lewis Addi-
ton, on Eighth avenue, 5Oxl3O feet.
Price $500; S75 cash. balance $40 per
month
11-room house on Sixth avenue g. W. =,
all modern Improvements. Price SO, 500;
$500 cash, balance S22.5O per month.
Rare bargain in the best residence
property on Campbell avenue.
If you have house, lot or farm that
you want to sell, write to US at once.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17

DON'T forget the wrecked shoe sale at
Goldstein's, corner Salem avenue and
Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17

THE Solomon Jewelry Company, of
l04 Salem avenue, will offer at public
auction fine burglar fire proof safe fiji
for the jewelry trade.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17

& Brugh'S,
2O6 Commerce Street.
SPECIAL. SALE
THIS WEEK OF
200 PAIRS OF
LACE CURTAINS.

In December last, in New York, there
was held all auction sale of Lace Cur
tains, manufactured in Great Britain,
and representing the stocks in the hands
of their selling agents in this country.
The financial condition of the country
at that time and the almost impossible
ity to realize cash on values OF any de.
scription anywhere near their intrinsic
worth 10 ade this sale conspicuous for the
very low prices at which they were sold.
We obtained from this sale
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17


ALT
Exhibition published
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17

SHOES at half prices Wrecked shoe
sale at Goldstoin's, corner Salem ave-
nue. and Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17

Mr.. w. III. RUSSELL announces hi
candidacy for city constable in to day
issue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-17

Mrs. NJ. II. Hooper, OF Farmville,
passed through Roanoke yesterday
afternoon en- route to Christiansburg,
whore she will visit friends. Mrs.
Hooper is the mother of L. Hooper,
of the Norfolk and Western offices.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-09-29
Where He belonged.

The witness on the stand was one of
the kind who finds it convenient not to
know anything and it made the court
hot
"Was it at eight or nine o'clock that
you saw the prisoner" asked theattor-
ney.
Il don't know" replied the witness
promptly.
so, don't you? Well, was it at the
first or the second house from the cor
Aer?'
81 don't know"
"Was the man with him short or
tall?-
Il don't know"
Didn't the men go across the street
after standing in front of the house for
a few minutes?"
II don't know"
Here" interrupted the judge, who
mad formerly been a newspaper man,
''rm tired of that sort of thing; take
the witness of the stand and hold him
70 serve on a iury, "--Detroit Free Press.