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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
GREEkROOM GOSSIP.

a bogus Sandow has been exhibiting him
self through tho south. He calls himself
Sandowe, but the final re" will not be
enough to save him from a lawsuit.
Charles II. Hoyt's second wife. Caroline
Miskcl, was one of Augustn DAYS. extra
women couple of years ago. Now she is
the better half Of n wealthy and successful
playwright and manager. She is quite
pretty.
Little Lord Fauntleroy' has probably
been the game of pirates oftencr than any
play of recent years.
May brooklyn, the beautiful actress who
recently committed suicide i'll San Francis
co, for long time believed that she was
fated TO die i'll February.
The play III which George Richards and
Eugene Garfield will conformity star next
season is called The Circus Clown" Both
men are now members of "a Temperance
Town" company.
Edward Harrigan has changed his mind.
He will not go to Australia, England and
Ireland. Sensible Harrigan!
Scanlan's songs were important factors in
making him the popular favorite he was
Andrew Mack is now making the hit of his
life singing Molly, or The simple mel
ody is enjoyed rs much now as ever
Kate Gilbert wants the courts to award
her something more than 5000 of Charles
Frohman's bank account for alleged breach
OF contract growing out of the ladys en-
gagement with Miss Helyett."
Alfred Fisher, the former comedian of "a
Woman's Revenge" will be q member of
Charles Coghlan's "Disengaged" company.
Next year promises to be n notable one
for dramatic antiquities. "Fanchon, :" Dame
Rumor says, will be revived A misguided
individual has also announced that he will
take The Stranger" on tour
Henry L. Dixey's latest Artea in "Adonis~
is clever piquant Villa Knox, who certain
~ ought to be able to do the part Justice
The craze for getting married on the
stage appears to have become epidemic.
The latest reported victims are Frank Par
ker and Marie Rostelle, both members of
the Henry Burlesque company.
Alba Haywood recently received a letter
dated Perkins, O. r., in which the writer
said: II would like to be in your show. I
double in brass and run pins throuc Ii nv
arms and do several other things. | shall
wear my hair long. If you can use me.
wire ut once" Incomprehensiblc though
it may seem, Mr.. Haywood did not wire
at once"
The New Dominion" lisa new play which
will be produced by that not new actor,
Clay Clement. y new recruit TO the com
pany is Charles Kent of New York.
Estelle Clayton is said to be getting along
famously as II playwright She has already
sold several Of her efforts and is at work on
others. In her case beauty does not appear
to be n bar to talent
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

In order to better accommodate rho
large demand for books, especially from
out OF town subscribers, we have de-
clded to open New York Office under
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hshers our readers will readily see that
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we nave arranged to secure for our
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
EXPRESSIVE OF THEIR GOOD WILL

B1.Postmaster Asberry MomorIalized by
Former Employees.
1t is seldom that retiring official
COOS out OF Office carrying with him the
good will and best wishes of his former
employees to such an extent as does ex-
Postmaster Asberry. A short time
ago he was presented with a beautiful
silver water service by tho employees in
the postoiflce, and yesterday the foil ow-
g memorial was drawn up and signed
by everyone connected with tho Office.
1t will be presented to him to-day:
ITO AS. Asberry: For more than four
long years have all or most all Of the
employees been affiliated with you in
the work connected with the different
depnrtm ents of the posrofI1ce in this
city. Now that our association as ON
ployer and employees has como to an
end, the warm feeling that existed be-
tween you while as the chief official
and the employees has not now nor will
1t ever cease to exist.
For the able, efficient and impartial
way you have conducted the office while
under your charge, we feel that we can
point to with great deal Of pride.
I'm conjunction with you we have all
labored diligently and faithfully to
bring this office to as high a standard
OF efficiency and promotion as il was
possible for us TO do under the disad-
vantages we have had to labor. Our
every effort and energy has been turned
to this end and while we may not have
reached all we have attempted to grasp
In this respect, yet from what we have
learned and the reports we have re-
ceived we ara certainly constrained to
believe that general satisfaction to the
public has been given in the discharge
of our duties.
Again. we the employees, do most
gratefully and sincerely thank you
for your kindness to each and every
one of us and heartily trust that your
future life and associations may be as
pleasant as they have been in the past
with u.s."
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
MRS. LYDIA j. CRANE.

been able to get away from the subject, for
before she was married to II. R. Crane she
used to teach the young idea how to shoot
In backwoods school. Her husband is
crack shot and famous deer hunter, and
under his tutorship she has become remark
ably proficient with rife and pistol.
Mrs. Crane recently surprised the mem
bers Of the Columbia Pistol and Rifle club
by blazing away at the shell mound range
targets with a 1905 winchester like a vet
Gran. She stood the recoil without finch
ing and struck the bullseye repeatedly at
200 yards. The club proposes to admit her
to membership.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

~ certain decree OF the Hastings Cont OF the
CITY OF Roanoke, rendered at its February term,
Carriage Company vs.. T.. s. Miller ct al. the nm
dersigned, rs special commissioners appoInted
ny said decree, will oirer for sale at public auc-
THE 26TlI DAY OF MARCH, 1891, the following
described real estate situated In the county az
10 nioahokc, Va, and near the corporate limits of
the city or Roapoke and described as follows:
beginning Mt tho intersection OF the northeast.
cry sido OF Russell street. with the northeasterIv
slae Oh bridgc street, as shown on the plan Of
section no 3, thence extending along the north
westerly side or Bridge street north II degrees IL
seconds cast IS feet to the southwcstcrly aide of
a,i hiioy o6eet wide, thence along the same par
said bridge street north Is degrees Al seconds west
Nv iect TO the northwcstcrly edo OF an alley 20
feet wide leading into Railroad avenue. thence
extending along the same parallel with said
Bridge street and at right angles to Russell street
norm u degrees ~ seconds east 24S.32 feet to tie
s0ntheriy SIDE or Railroad avenue, thence along
the same by a line in general sonthwesterly df,
rection curving to the left with radius of $50 al
Ieet distance OF 6ls.3S feet TO the northeasterly
side OF Russell street, thence along the same
south Us degrees "a seconds east CPS 10 feet to the
place OF beginning.
:. Being the same land that was conveyed to the
Roanoke Development Company, dated the 18th
ohJanuary, 1872, and recorded In the clerks Of
acc or the county court of Roanoke county. in
aeea book y. page s. On this land Is located a
very large factory building formerly used by the
bE nHHWs en- cSrr!agge Company;
IhNMS OF SALE: One-fourth cash, and the
remainder 10 DC paid In six, twelve and eighteen
months from day OF sale, aald deferred PAYMENTS
70 be evidenced by the bonds OF the purchaser
T w.h personal secprity and also secured BY
EGc A. GEh Il. COOKE ih Commissioners.
mentioned cause has been executed with security
approved By me. SIS BROOEE
2H tbs Clerk.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

man, who plays remarkably brilliant
game. He is Il daring player and if he
secures his first shot the remainder of the
frame is almost certain to be his. He is
not satisfied with doing his practicing on
an ordinary table, but uses one with half
inch pockets, so that wonderful skill is re-
quired to pocket the balls.
KeouGh and Eby are undoubtedly the
coming pool experts, and before long one
or the other may compel Champion AL
fredo tie Orc TO work hard in defense of his
title. One somewhat unusual thing about
these two young experts is that neither
drinks nor smokes
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

For torpid liver and all
other conditions resulting
from constipation, go by
the book on Beecham's pills.
Book free, pills CSC. At
drugstores or write to B F
Allen Co, 3o5 Canal st, New
York.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
sUSlNESS NOTICES

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AT A
l meeting Of tho Common Council Of
Roanoke, Va, held Marc 4, 1891, the
following resolution WAS adopted: Bs
1T resolved, That al persons paving
city taxes OF 1893 in IN oney between no "
and the first day of May next. be al
lowed rebate OF percent, which has
been aided according TO law. In &C.
cordance with above resolution 5 per
cent. rebate will DO allowed on city
taxes within the specified time and 1
hope every tax payer will take advan-
tage OF 1t. Most respectfully, G. w.
THOMAS, City Treasurer 31olm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
All Free.

THOSE who have used DIR. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it free. Call on the advertised drug
gist and get trial battle. free. Send
your name and address to H. E. Bucklen
d Co., Chicago, and get sample box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills free. as we'll
as copy Of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor, free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Christian q Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Watching for Petersburg Man.

Henry Fuqua. a white man about IS
years OF age, who lives in Petersburg,
disappeared from his homo last Sunday
and is supposed to have come to Roa.
noke. Dennis Parkinson, chief Of police
OF that city. sent a communication to
Chief Dyer acquainting him with the
facts and asking him to keep lookout
for the man. he is described as being
about S feet inches in heighth and
weighs about 1876 pounds. His hair and
beard are nearly white and he has light
eyes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Spring Has Como.

There are hundreds OF pairs of new
tan shoes at the Bowdre Shoe Compsny's
store and most attractively display in
their handsome windows. They are the
very latest styles and the correct thing
for spring wear. Those for ladies and
children are especially pretty. The
latest shape are high tan, rather
pointed in the toe, heel common sense
and fitting closely arc md the instep
and ankle. Prices only 50.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
DAILY to Challenge tho World.

Maurice DAILY will join the ranks of
American billiard players in Europe this
summer. Daily is putting in all his spare
time in New York practicing cushion
caroms, and he Is putting up a strong game.
1t Is his intention to challenge the world at
cushion caroms when he reaches the French
capital. What with Eugene Carter Schae-
fer. Ives, Vignaux. Beau and GARNER in
Paris, DAILY should find ready acceptances
of his challenge
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
CITY DIRECTORY.
Ofthe Principa,hus,nee.
of r =.

Ofthe Principa,eus,nee-
Of r =.
The followins ID pLDl,sn.- "a.
the benefit Of 8 r.:,,>s and tie ~
generally. 1t
professions and cannot falIto pc,
interest to all y ;,'tc 'rspsa. b,
b ness in Ro
COURT STENOGRAPhhA..
l,GRANV
FURNITU ~-.,llIs ITO
M +. BAKERY
REAL ESTATE.
j. 2. wlNaFIELD.
ARCHITECTS.
CHAS. G. WILSON, Commercial Bank Building
GROCERS
O. II. WRRrZ, Commerce Street.
DRY GOODS.
HEIRoNIMUS y BRUGH, Commerce Street
PRINTING AND BOOK FUNDING.
STONE PRINTING CO., Oppoeitc Hotel Roa
noke.
ROOFING AND METAL CORNICEs.
ROANOKE ROOFING AMI.
IRON WORKS,
CUSHMAN IRON COMPANY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Special Theatre Car.

Commencing February 10 special
car will leave union station at 8 D. m
and will run out Jefferson street to the
Walnut street bridge, and returning will
run through to the Academy. The time
table for this car is as follows: Leave
union station, p. M; leave Walnut
street bridge, $40; leave Ninth avenue
and Jefferson street, S:l5; arrive Acad-
envy, S:25. This car will have red
light.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
The Fairy Stones In Great Demand.

d. G. Starkey received a letter YES.
terday from Col, Asa Rogers. at Peters
burg, stating that the demand in that
city for"fairy stones, those quaint little
charms that are sold by Colonel Rogers
and Mr. Starkey, was very large, and
that the stone was quite q tad among
the elite OF that section.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Changes at the city sergeant,s oaice.

City Sergeant T. r Tillett has not
yet qualified for his new office, but will
do so this morning. Mr.. Tillett was TO
have qualified Monday, but did not on
account OF illness Commencing with
Mr.. Tillett's administration there will
be slight change in the personnel OF
the CITY sergeant's office. J. P. Coon
will succeed Robert Wright as a deputy,
and the latter gentleman will retire to
his farm in the county. Ex-sity Ser.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ Real Estate-By virtue OF decree of the
ecnanccry cause OF ID. F. Whitlock for etc vs.. W.
e. 4. burnett g ais entered on the 18th day of
FL re. orHary, iSti, shall, rs special commissioner,
S con m OF Roanoke city, Va, on TUESDAY,
Tie loIli DAY OF APRIL. 1884, Mt IL O'Clock
c CITY OF Roanoke, Va, bounded and described as
Beginning at the northeast corner OF lot No IL
on the south side of Fern street and with said
lot south degrees 40 minutes west 1856 feet to
an alley, thence with said alley north 10 degrees
10 minutes west 25 feet to n point thence north g
9egrees 40 minutes cast LAG feet, more or less to
rcrn street, thence with said street south 90 de-
known as the eastern half OF lot No Ia. section
D. OF North Side Land Company's map.
LhRMS-One.third cash, balance In three equal
instruments, payable respectively In g, II and IS
months from day OF sale, credit instalmcnts to
pear interest from the day OF sale.
X. RANDOLPH HICKS
Special COmmjsaiorer
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Trinity Church Organizations.

The Juvenile Missionary Society of
Trinity Church will meet at the church
this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, and the
Epworth League will hold business
meeting at the church tomorrow night
at $40 o'clock. A ladies' missionary
society will be organized at O'clock
Thursday afternoon at the parsonage.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Now LOGON otives for the N &w.

Two compound freight engines for the
Norfolk and Western arrived here yes
terday morning from the Baldwin works.
This makes six Of these locomotives
that have been received by this road
within the past week, four having ar
rived Saturday
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
The Roanoke Savings Bank Affairs.

The gentlemen to whom have been en-
trusted the work of winding up the bust.
ness OF the Roanoke Savings Bank esti-
mate that it will take about o year in
wnic hto accomplish this work. The bank
IS now receiving no deposits nor is it dis.
counting any paper.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

ton and is the cham
pion of the keystone
State. He is described
rs one of the most
cool, collected and
daring players that
ever grasped n cue.
He is only 81 years of
age, but already has
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
In tho Police Court Yesterday.

Robert Ruse was sent on to grand
jury by Justice Turner in the police
court yesterday on the charge of steal
ing clothes from Anthony Langhorne.
Inc other cases wore Of minor import
ance and disposed of by fines and con-
tinuances
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

4 THE VOTERS OF TIE CITY OF ROA.
noke: In response to the card signed "NIany
voters, as well rs upon the person al solicitation
OF many frendr, who have been kind enough to
Indicate the desire that should hold the ofiice |
hereby announce myself as u candidate for the
once OF mayor OF the city OF Roanoke
Should be elected to this honorable position.
promise to the people faithful and conscrva.
tive administration or the Office, with due regard
TO the rights and interests OF ali classes My
RECORD az mayor OF this city from 1882 to 1881 il
well known TO many voters. My candidacy is
subject TO the Democratic primary. Respectfully,
LUCIAN H. COOKE. ali to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

OFFICE OF RIFE HYDRAULIC
~ Engine Manufacturing Company,
Roanoke. Va. The postponed annual
meeting OF the stockholders of the Rife
Hydraulic Engine Manufacturing Com.
pany will be held in their office, ala
Terry building, Roanoke, Va, March Is,
1894, at IL o'clock noon. BY order OF
the president, b. l.. GREIDER, Score
tary. 23td.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Receiver of the Record Company,

Charles G. Herring, who was appointed
receiver OF the Record Publishing Com
pany several days ago, took charge of
the books and affairs of the company
yesterday, and will close out the bust
ness as early as possible
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

There is woman in Oakland, CAL, who
Is such an expert shot that when she de-
sires n chicken for dinner she steps out into
the back yard, pistol in hand, and uncon-
cernedly shoots off the head of the first good
broiler that gets within range Her maiden
name was Lydia Dodge, and from early
girlhood she has been fond of pistol, rifle
and shotgun practice. In fact, she has never
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Street Car DeraiIed

a small rock on the track derailed
inc Salem car near tho corner OF Com
merce street and Salem avenue last
night. 1t was some time before the car
could be gotten on the track ngain.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Church Revivals.

Church Revivals.
The revival at Bethany Presby terian
Church, which has been conducted with
30 much success for the past two weeks
by Rev. A. A. Little, closed last night.
The revival at Grace Methodist
Church, which is being conducted by
w. Hubbard, the reviyalist,i is accom- plsh-
ing good results, and will be contin ued
several days at least
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
For Over Fifty Yaara

MRS. WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has peen used
for children teething. 1t soohcs the child softcns
the gums, allays all pains cure wind collie, and ia
the best remedy tor Diarrhea. Twonty- five cts a
bottle. So wa druggists til ughout the world
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Duval Engine Company to Mako Their

Duval Engine Company to Make Their
Mill.
Dhe Guarico Gold Mining Company,
of the United States of Colombia, have
closed the contract with the Duval
Engine Company for the manufacture
OF twelxe- stamp mill which is to be
completed as ealry as possible, and is to
be made in sections that it may be
transported by muleback so miles over
land. The plans were d. signed by Mai.
j. FL. Dunston, the manager o, the
company
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Escaped From the Chain 0aup

Graveyard Kid" the colored man,
who was recently sent to Jail for fight
ing and carrying concealed weapons,
made his escape from the chain gang
Monday afternoon, while working on
the streets
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

EOR SALE.-STOCK SALE ON FRI
IL day, March card, at p. M, in front
OF State Savings Bank, No. II Campbell
street. Roanoke, Va | will offer for
sale 100 shares Of S25 each of the capital
stock of the Fairview Cemetery Com
pany, certificate No. &C, same having
been lodged as collateral for loan OF
$1,000 by G. A. Hubbard. Terms cash.
+. A. BARNES,
8 IL tbs President
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
Me citing of Y. NJ. G. A. Directors.

HHFel1HH OF T. NJ. c. A. DIrectOrs.
The board OF directors of the Y. NC.
~. held it's regular monthly meeting
yesterday afternoon which was presided
over by the president, w. 8. McClana-
han. No business of Importance was
transacted, only routine business being
considered
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

TO THE VOTERS OF TIE CITY OF ROA.
Il nokc.-l announce myself candidate before
the Democratic primary for Commonwealth's At
torney and earnestly solicit the support OF every
citizen who will go into the primary and Gas his
ballot. II elected | pledge my very best en-
deavors TO uphold the dignity of the laws OF vir-
ginia faithfully and impartially. Very respect.
fully, c. W. CRUMPECkER. 3IIto
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

COMMlSSION ER'S SALE OF VALUABLE
- keai kstatc.-By virtue OF a decree of the
ltusting's Court for the city OF Roanoke, Va.
ehaHcsry on ea So Of da Of February 1884, in the
II. Feather ct. as shall az spcciaI commits
sioner. appointed by said decree, sell ut public
auction ut the front door OF the courthouse of
III DAY OF APRIL, 1894, ATla O'CLOCK NJ.
InAt certain house and let situated in the CITY of
to-wit: "7 ioi''"s'
Beginning M point on the north side of Chap
man aXehne 100 feet west or street, thcucc west
with chapman avenue so feet to point and run
niny back In northcrly direction between par
Sle lines iSO LA feet to an alley known as lot
No. 4. section aS of + Rorcr's survey and addi
ton TO the city of Roanoke. va
IEkMS: one-third cash, balance In four equal
IN aIsaalments payable respectively In g. II, Is and
"a months from the day OF sale, credit install
mehts bearing interest from the day OF sale
IL. RANDOLPH HICKS
Special Com ms s{oner
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-14

CONSTIPATION and sick headache posi-
lively cured by Japanese Liver Fellets;
so pills 25 cents. Sold at Christian &
Barbee's.