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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
on safety in $3.50, tho fastest on record

on sarety In 1880, tho fastest on record
ut tho time.
In 1891 Windlo cut tho ordinary record
70 s:23 go at Hartford, Sept O. in compe-
tition, Tar moro incritorious feat than
previous attempts made against time.
Wlndio also won't against tho safety record
ut Springfield, Mass, Oct II, and aston.
ishcd the world by negotiating u milo in
2:1o. 1t was then predicted that some
swift whcclman would soon got danger
ously near the 2:0SA of Maud S, but no
one dreamed that hcr mark would ba so
far exceeded rs 1t has since boon.
Tho ordinary wheel now fell into dis
use, and the safety became tho popular BIZ
cycle. In 1899 the record dropped again
and again. George F. Taylor began the
ball Aug. at Springfield by cutting Win
dies record to 2:1l, and the feat created q
great sensation. On Sept. 8 A. a. Zim-
norman lowered Taylor's record to e:O6
40, ano tho Same day Taylor negotiated q
flying milo In a:0S Is. Then H. c. Tyler
took hand md rode milo from stand
Ing start mt Springfield, Sept 16, in a:Os
as the fastest milo from standing start
ever ridcn up to thnt time.
On sept. 90 an event occurred that
threw tho wheeling world into u Torment.
John >. johnson of Minneapolis, paced by
horse, protected by wind shiold and
riding an elliptic sprookot wheel, rode q
lying mile OH tho kite shaped track ut In
dependence, Ia, in tho wonderful time of
l minute 66 30 seconds. johnson also
made new standing start record of 2:O4
S-5 about the samo time. He was COM
parativoly unknown, but tho feat gave
him worldwide fame. Whcclmen gcncr-
ally doubted tho authenticity OF tho por-
for1nnnce, and many bcyolists declared
II .nl- I,
werc fakirs of the first magnitude. Tho
Kite shaped track, tho canvas sail on tho
back OF the sullly, which protected tho
rider from the wind and created partial
vacuum for him to ri,ic in, and tho pacing
With running horses, all resulted in caus.
Ing tho trials to bo rejected as records
Tho year closed with Windlc's flying milo
in 2:02 80 and his standing milo in pos
SO, lnado ut Springfield on Oct z and s.
as the worlds records
Johnson and Eek insisted that their
trials ut Independence were fair and
square and proved their statements on the
Same track Nov. S, 1898, when johnson
rode flying nile In 1855 3-5. On Oct. IL
their claim was further substantintcd
when Willie Windlc rode u flying milo OH
the oval trncll at Springfield in l:5G "a.
Then Bliss and Dirnbcrgcr canpcd Mt
Nashville In November, and, paced by run
ming horses and triplcts, smashed all pre-
vious records. Dirnbergcr rode flying
milo in l:5l and Bliss n standing milo in
about los. Neither trial WIS allowed as
record, but rs Bliss moro recent marks
were mhdc on regulation track with OK
pert timers and without wind shields
ana horse paccmakcrs they will without
doubt be accepted by the League of Amer
lean Whcclmcn rs records Before the
year ends the flying mile record will be
very near LOO. EARLE Fl. EATON
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
An Insult to Americas Determinations

An English publication called The
Westminster Budget, speaking of Mr.
Wizards rcappcarancc in London after
his stay OH this side, remarks, 'Why he
went and stnid away wo do not pretend To
guess, but we are glad to have him back
again and delighted TO find that his style
has not been injured Mt ALL
When 1t il remembered that Mr. vii
lard's success rs star began in this coun-
try, and that tho fortune he now possesses
was earned in less than four years through
the American public's appreciation of his
art and his talent, tho observations quoted
take on distinctly humorous aspect says
the New York Mirror
1t is supcrcilious asininitics like those
pcrpctrntcd by The Westminster Budget
that obstruct the efforts of tho better class
of journalists and managers and actors
both in England and America to maintain
the entente cordialc between the stage
folk Of both countries
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
The Outc:,st,

On State streets pave / 900, 600 feet are
pacing, restless, to and fro. Some haste
as messengers of joy, and some on mourn
tul pyramids go, and i'll this great and surg
ing throng men tug and jostlc us they
wcnd; anon hand is claspcd in hand, and
greetings pass from friend to friend
Now, who is this who comes alone
whose presence all the passcrs shun? Say
Is he stricken with tho plague, or has hc
some foul treason done? ~ cane is pollcd
into his ribs, cabbage takes him in the
breast, pccicr swipcs him on tho back
and knocks his system galley west. The
men who meet him cross themselves and
crawl beneath some passing lray; the chill
drcn boot him rs no goes; tho horses try
to run away.
He is not stricken with tho plague; no
traitors deed has smirched his fame.
Why, then, do men and women weep up-
on tho mention of his name. Why then,
do oven children boot and horses try TO
run away? He is tho man who wants TO
tell tho funny things his children say
Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

CARR; H. NEEI- tractcd wide uttcn-
ton us Il tennis expert by his work mt the
Worlds fair championship doubles hold in
Chicago in August. In tho preliminary
trials Noel was the opponent of Fred II.
Hovcy, tho famous eastern expert Iovcy
thought he had an easy victim bus when
Nccl took the second and third sets Hovcy
SAW his mistake and was compelled To play
his very best to win the match Nccl is
20 years old and was n member of last
years University of Chicago football clcv-
en- In doubles Noel plays with his broth
er Sam, who is also an expert
sam p. Hardy is the new tennis cham
pion of the Pacific coast. He won the tito
July by easily defeating Thomas Dris-
coll holder of the championship, in thrco
straight scts-6-0, 90 and 6-1. In
1899 >. i. Hardy and G. s. Hardy, his
brother, won the doubles championship OF
the coast and last year succeeded an de-
Tending their title. Last year, too sam
Hardy gave Driscoll his hardest battle dur
Ing tho championship sets. Twcnty-six
games wore played before Driscoll succeed
ed i'll winning the first set.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

Professional football is to be made quite
"a feature in the east this fall, and move
mcnt is now on foot TO organize Il league
at n preliminary meeting held in New
York recently it was decided to place II
club in that city, Boston, Brooklyn, Phil
ndelphia and Washington. The league
will be known as the American League
of Professional Football Climbs, and each
club will commence to sign players NJ
once. Contracts will begin to run Sept.
In and extend through three months. The
championship season will begin Oct | and
Will consist OF 30 games for each club 10
at home and 10 abroad. The six clubs
have signed partnership agreement OK
tending over three years, and each mem
Der Is further bound by n guarantee fund
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Marvellous Results.

FROM letter written by Rev. j. Gun
dermsn. OF Dimondale, Mich, we are
permitted to make this extract: ~ have
no hesitation in recon mendlng Dr.
Kings New Discovery, al the results
were almost marvellous in the case of
my wife. While I was pastor of the
Baptist Church at Rives Junction she
was brought down with pneumonia sue
ceeding agrippe. Terrible paroxysisms
OF coughing would last hours with little
interruption and it seemed as If she
could not survive them. a friend recon e.
mended DR.. Kings New Discovery; it
was quick in it's work and highly sa.is-
factory in results" Trial bottles free
at Christian & Barbee's drug store
Regular size, so cents and 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
HER PA ANSWERED.
And Told Adolphus He Would 10 There Mt
tho Appointed Time.

There lives in St. Louis very sensible
old German named Muller, who keeps
store He has u daughter, but her name
is not Maud. She docs not rako the hay on
summer day and angle simultaneously
for susceptible old judges. Her name is
Mlna. Not long since she attracted tho
attention of ono of those unfortunate
creatures called 'maShcrs," SO called Boz
cause their noses need mashing about ten
times day. He found out where she
lived, and next day an unkcmpt urchin
brought Miss Muller personal note,
marked strictly confidential" The con-
tents of the note were to the effect that he
loved her for herself alone; also that he
had something very important to COM
municato to her; hence she should meet
him ut 10 o'clock sharp at tho corner of
Biddlc and Tonth streets. The following
postscript was added:
r. S.-That my darling may mako no
mistake remember that Wear light pair
OF pants and dark cutaway coat. In my
right hand will carry small cane anu
In my left cigar. Yours forever
''ADoLPHUs."
AS the urchin said no was told to wait
for an answer, Miss Muller took tho note
TO her father and requested him to write
an answer. The old man did so, stating
that his daughter would DO at tho appoint
ed place Mt the time specified, by proxy,
he, her father, having authority to repre-
sent her Mt the proposed caucus Tho post
script read rs follows
p. S.-Dot mino son Of gun may
make no MISTAKES l will be drcshed in
my shirt sleeves. l viii year in mine right
hand Club. In my left hand will wear II
six shooter, 45 calibcr. You will recognize
me by dc way bats you on tho head "a
gooplc dimes twict nit dot Club Wait for
mo on dc corner, rs l have Something's i'm
bordant to inform you nit. Your trent,
"HEiNRICH MULLER"
FOR some unexplained reason Adolphus
was not on hand when he was wanted,
much to tho grief of tho old man, who
meant all that he wrotc-Tcxas Siftinrs
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

Prize DriII by the st. Andrew Cadets.
The prize in the competitive drill OF
the s.. Andrews cadets, in The Ma
chine Works Guards armory THURSDAY
night. was awarded to Eddie Welsh.
son of Edward Welsh, of the Roanoke
Machine Works. The prize was a
beautiful silver badge given by the
Young Mems Institute. There were
eighteen contestants who were drilled
by Captain Howell and the presenta-
ton speech was made by e. Il. Don
nelly. 1t Ia understood that the cadets
Will give an exhibition drill next Tues.
day at Coyner's Springs at the Young
Mons Institute picnic.
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49,
tors Have Only Clipped ga Seconds
From tho sos 3-4 of Maud g.
Ono afternoon recently several hundred
e&peotant spectators woro gathered ut the
Waltham (Mass.) bicycle track to SEQ
Fothor limo knocked out Julian Pye
Bliss, the famous record breaker and
Pocket Hercules" Of Chicago, was to go
against tho mile record Of 1 minute Sc
seconds, flying start, made by John S.
johnson on tho Same traok Juno a6.
There was u buzz of excitement as three
tandoms ridden by half dozen well
known riders appeared upon tho track,
nnd a cheer arose os little Bliss joinod
thom and oiroled the smooth metolithio
surface of tho course in order to got well
warmed up for tho effort of his life.
Thorc was deathliko silence as tho first
tandem team camo toward the tapo with
q rush and with littlo Bliss close behind
snd bonding to his work. Every watch
was out as the whools flashed aoross the
tape, and when tho handkerchief fell as a
signal that tho flying mile was ON O yell
of encouragement arose that was hoard
half milo. Tho tandem riders wcro bent
double and pcdaling like mud, and every
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

Mrs. o. c. Miller, wife of the pastor
OF ST., Marks Lutheran Church, re-
celved letter yesterday stating that
her father, NJ. McMurray, of Nappa
Clsy. Cal was seriously injured q week
ago by the overturning of q stage coach
in which he was travelling.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

HORSE kicked Il. 5. Shafer, of the
Froemyer House, Middleburg. N. Y. on
the knee, which laid him up in bed and
caused the knee joint to become stiff A
friend recommended him to use Cham
berlain's PAin Balm, which he did,
and in two days he wac able to be
around. Mr.. Shafcr has recommended
1t to many others and says it is excellent
for any kind of bruise or sprain. This
same remedy is also famous for it's
cures of rheumatism. For sale BIZ tho
Charles Lyle Drug Company, druggists
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Rally of the Young PeopIe,s Union.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union of
the First Baptist Church will have
grand rally Sunday evening, beginning
at o'clock. Two attractive papers will
be read by mem bers OF the union A
letter about the Toronto convention
from Rev. e. b. Pallard, and Echoes
from the convention" by the president
of the union, who has just returned.
Miss Ella Ballard. of Hollins, will sing
solo. which will BIO one of the chiet
attractions.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
for Stealing IA Watch.

negro named Jim Watkinson was
arrested last evening by officer Austin
on warrant issued by Justice Camper,
charging him with stealing watch
from P. w Markham. 1t is charged
that the negro entered Mr.. Markham's
house and stole the watch from the
pocket of his vest, which had been left
In tho hall
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Century for July.


For poverty Of the blood
and all other conditions result,
ing from constipation, 90 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, 1894-07-28
strayed Away from Home.

Louise, the 3 year old daughter Of
George Moore, OF $50 Henry street,
strayed from homo between 7 and s
o'clock last evening and at late bour
had not been found. The little girl ia
in the habit Of running away, snd on
several occasions has been found a mile
from home.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
An Approaching Marriage.

Invitations have been issued for the
approaching nuptials of Miss Laura
Eakin to William l.. Davis. both Of this
city. The interesting event Will take
place at the First Presbyterian Church
Wednesday eve 'ing, August 8, at o
o'clock. The ceremony will be per
formed by Rev. w. G. Campbell.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Poker Term.


Clara-Arc you not afraid that some
one will marry you for your money?
Dora-I would rather DO married for
money than for beauty.
'Of all thngs Why2"
Beauty fades, but money can bo kept
at interest. New York Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Printers Defeat n1achin,sts

a ball team, composed OF com positors
on The TIMES crossed bats with the
Roanoke Machine Works team on the
lstter's grounds in the Belmont addi-
ton yesterday afternoon and succeeded
In defeating them by score of TO 6.
Morsack and Eagan were in the points
for the Printers, while Stinnett and
Turner off1ciated for the Machine Works.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Changes In the Second Regiment.

Lioutenaru l. s. Walker, of Wood
stock, has been appointed adjutant of
the Second Virginia regiment in the
place Of Capt. Charles G. Cushman, re-
signed. Lieutenant Moss, of this CITY,
has been appointed ordnance officer of
the same regiment with the rank Of cap.
tain to fill the position vacated by the
promotion Of W. s. Pole to the position
OF lieutenant colonel
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
The Festival was a Success.

The festival last night in the vacant
storeroom on Jefferson street, given by
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Belmont
Methodist Church, was we'll attended
and was an enjoyable occasion. The
prize of q beautiful silk quilt. which is
to be given to the little girl who col
lected the most money, will be awarded
this evening at O'Clock at the church
in Belmont addition.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
THOROUGHLY APPRECIATED

MEANS good deal when expressed by
person of lifelong standing in com
munity, and that is what DR.. II. GRAY
Latham has to say in letter addressed
to DR.. Matthez AS physician and
gentleman DR.. Latham would not ex-
press himself as he does unless deserv-
ing OF his commendation.- burg
News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

The contract between the govern
ment and the owners OF tho building
now used as a postoffice expires Sep
tember IS, and Postmssto Dupuy is
receiving bids for another building.
Quite number OF property owners have
sent in bids which are forwarded to the
postOflice Department. By M. Dupuy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
III. GRAY LATHAM. M. d

DR.. Matthews stay ia Roanoke at the
Ponce de Leon has been fully sppreci.-
ated judging By tho vast number of
persons who visit him. His stay is for
q limited period. Do not fail to take
advantage Of tho opportunity of consult
ing him about your eyes @nd glasses.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
A New Tobacco Factory.

The Eliason and Nicholson Tobacco
Company has been organized in this
city and has fitted up ad equipped a
commodious factory for the manufac-
ture of smoking tobacco in the three
story brick building on Holiday street
opposite the Miller carriage factory.
The company has purchased large
stock of the finest Virginia and North
Carolina tobacco and with complete
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Limited Quarters.

Mr.. lIaysccd lin the city)--Thcrcs n
wagon scllin condensed milk. l wonder
wot that's fer?
Mrs. lIaysccd-I guiss that's fer people
wot lives in 1lats.-Lifc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Flxin. Up uit Show windows.

r. M. Daweon, manager of Joseph
COINS clothing establishment, is hay
ing tho show windows OF the store on
Sa!on avenue newly painted and
finished up, which, whom com pleted,
Will greatly add to the appear ance OF
the store
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

Brobson-Your calling me an ass, sir,
doesn't make mo one
Craik-Of course not. 1t merely indi-
Gates the accuracy of my observation. =
Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Cause and Effect.

Doctor" said the maiden, has kissing
ever been known to disseminate disease
Yes, = said tho medical man. 1T fire.
qucntly leads to heart trouble. ''-Adams
Freeman
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Slight.

Tho western brcczcs, gamboling over
the extensive praircs, soughing through
the cactuses, camo ut length and famed
their brows
They seemed to be very respectable citi-
zens for their longitude.
You haven't changed much," he OBJ
served as he lighted II fresh cigar, 'sincc
last saw you"
MOI
She shaded her eyes from the garing
sunlight with her glovcd hand.
--'only ono husband"
Although they were old scoomatcs, con-
versation seemed 80 ;ag-Dctroit Trib-
unc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

If YOU want q little brick work done
this summer az surprisingly cheap rates,
call on the Virginia Brick Company,
TINES office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Successful Revival services.

L. L. Fishburne and Rev. Mr.. Hen
derson, OF the Roanoke circuit, are con-
quoting very successful revival al New
bethany Church, near Hollins. There
nave been twenty eigh. conversions
thus far.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
His Letter.
LYNcnBURG. Va. juno 20. 1894.

DR.. Louis II. Matthez:
DEAR noCroR: 3 beneficiary of
your skill during former visit to this
city take pleasure now, as thpn, in
testifying to your admirable work in
relieving tho needs Of tho eyes. With
every good wish so you personally, l
trust that every community to which
you tender your services will appreciate
them Us highly as they so we'll deserve.
Very truly yours,
TT I
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
An EnjOynbie Hay ISidc.

party OF young people enjoyed u
pleasant pay ride to Crystal Spring and
to .he Western part of tho city last
night. The excursion was under the
chaparonage Of w. c. Williams.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
An Ice Cream Festival.

An ice cream festival and picnic will
DO ne!d ~ Air Point on Bent Mountain
TO day for the benefit of the new Moth
oolst Church =. tha: place. 1t is proba-
DIG that nulaoer of people from this
city will attnnd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
4 Test.

She-Won't you turn the gas DOWN
He-How much?
She-As much as you love me.-Brook
Iyn Life
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w ARNING-ALL PERSONS ARE

NM ARNING-ALL PERSONS ARE
hereby warned against negotiat-
Ing or trading for tho the following de-
scribed note and bond:
One note of Christian arbee Drug
Company for $1,000, dated July 6, 1894,
payable four months after date at the
Fidelity Loan and Trust Company,
Roanoke, Va payable to and indorsed
by d. Ii. Matson, William Booth, J. P.
Barbee, Fl. II Greider and C. c. Hudson.
Ono coupon bond of the Roanoke
Street Railway Company, of Roanoke,
Va, No. 20, OF the par value OF S100.
All OF tho above having been stolen
from berth OF sleeping car at Shenan-
doah Junction, w. Va, on the morning
of July 2lst instant. JOS. r. EN-
0LEBY. 7241w.
July 81, 1894.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
Tennis Champions Noel nnd Hardy.

Two Californians, Carr b. Nccl and S
L. Hardy, arc putting up very good ar
ticlo of tennis this season. Noel recently
met the best college players in Chicago
and vicinity in tho first annual singles
championship of the Western Intcrcollcgl-
ate Tennis association and won the cham
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

limo OF new machinery Is turning out
smoking tobacco at rapid rate, which
will be placed on the market by
August
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
FROM ALL AROUND The CITY.
current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
fsits OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
streets by Times Keporters-Points
foiitical, Social and General Happen
Ing Yesterday.
DR.. Levi. Appointed Coroner,

Governor O'Feerall has appointed DR..
y: Newton Lewis coroner of this city to
III the vacancy caused by the death Of
DIR. Henry V. Gray.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28

NOTICE TO TEACHERS-UNI-
IN form examinations will be held
in tho High.School building, corner
Henry street and Church avenue, as
follows: For white teachers, Tuesday,
July 3lst, and Wednesday. August lst.
For colored teachers, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, August eth and sth, commence
ing at .. m. each day. b. RUST,
superintendent OF Public Schools. 1894
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-28
IAN +. HARDY.

years ago. About ~
years ago he entered
the freshman class ut
the University of
Chicago and first NJ