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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
ASSOCIATION VIRGINIA ENGINEERS.
What Was Done at the Meeting Las,
Night.

What Was Done at tho Meeting Last
Night.
The regular informal monthly meet
ing of the Association OF Engineers OF
Virginia was held last night In the
office of the chief engineer Of the Nor
folk and Western railroad, with tho
pre- sldent, Mr.. j. c. Rawn, in the chsir.
The subject for the evening, "Engins
eering Education" by Prof. l.. S.
Randolph, of Blacksburg, who read
very interesting paper, showing the
wide field of tho various branches and
raising the question of tho extent to
which the student In one branch should
be taken in another.
The difference OF the system of engi-
nneering education employed in
Germany, England and in this country
was brought out, the whole discussion
showing clearly that much thought is
being given by those in charge Of this
department at Blscksburg to the m after
Of making the very best use of the
students time. The discussion was
largely participated in by those present
and many points Of interest brought out
II the mechanical department. at Blacks
burg keeps its progressive head it will
be put we'll in line with the very best
schools of the country.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
MIR. Bulla's Initlatory Service.

Kew. o. D. Bulla, the new pastor OF
Grace Methodist Church, held his mi :
tiatory service at tho church last night,
in conducting the regular weekly prayer
meeting. Considering the inclemency
OF the weather, an unusually large
crowd was present, and the impression
made by the new pastor was very
favorable one indeed.S3His earnestness
-of purpose, his scholarship and elo..
quence combine TO make him a very
successful, as we'll as very popular
church worker, and the Grace congrega-
ton feel assured Of year OF unprece-
denied prosperity. The service was
largely social one, the whole congre-
cation remaining after the benediction
to meet their new pastor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
THE SWEDISH OUARrErrE
Will Appear at the Y. Nj. O. A. Hall Mon
day, 22nd Instant

VIII Appear at the Y. Nj. q. A. Hall Mon
day, 22nd Instant.
The vocal selections rendered by the
qusrtette Of male voices were nil gems.
and brought forth rounds of applause.
The banjo limitations were so perfect
that many thought the familiar pink
came from real stringed instrument.
Every mum Der was encored. The Or
ganization is superb one, and will be
recognized as such wherever the truly
artistic in music is appreciated. News
and Courier, Raleigh, N. C.
The Swedish Quartz tie Concert Com
pany, Thursday evening, had one OF
the greatest audiences over congreg .ted
in the Canton Opera House. There was
standing room only" and none too
much Of that. The concert was ad-
mirable, fully in keeping with expecsa
ton, and with the compsny's high rep
utation. Daily Cantonian, (nl)
Reserved seats so cents at Johnson g.
Johnson's. Mem bers' reserved scat
tickots 35 cents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Important to Merchants.

Mr.. j. S. Patio, commissioner of the
revenue, called the attention of THE
TINES reporter yesterday to the fact
that the law requires all parties who
intend to secure liconse fer selling
goods for the year, beginning May /, to
flo their application with the commits
sioner OF revenue by ten days after
April IL The blank applications have
'Harea1yrbeen furnished the Roanoke
merchants, but only few have made
the application. 1t is necessary that
this should be dono soon, as it will re.
quire considerable time for the commits
sioner to make the required calcula-
,tions before issuing the license,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
The Guards Fair.

Although tho fa.es and the westher
bureau seem to be against the Roanole
Machine Works Guards fair, the mum Der
OF people who sttend continues to in
crease. Last night the crowd was fairly
large and the execution of the pro-
gramme was eminently successful.
Dancing was the chief order of the even.
Ing and from early evening till the wee
small hours pretty maidens and gaily
caparisoned guards tripped the light
fantastic to the musical strains dis
pensed by the Machine Works Orches-
ira. The refreshment tables were laden
with all kinds of delicacies and were
literally patron!zsd. The Guards have
received large number of handsome
presents from the merchants in the CITY
which, under the auspices of the young
ladies are being CHANGED off. The fair
will continue throughout the week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
The Funeral of T. @. Oakley,

The funeral of the late T. c. Oakley
took place yesterday afternoon at 8
o'clock, from Calvary Baptist Chnrch.
The sermon was preached by Rev. L..
e. Broughton. and very large number
Of friends of the family, including the
knights OF Pythias and the Masons,
were present. The interment was at
Fairview Cemetery,ssnd was according
to the rituals OF the Pythian and Masonic
orders. The pall-bearers were selected
from the lodges to which Mr.. Oakley
belonged.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Bishop RandoIph's Appointments.

Bishop A. M. Randolph. OF the Epis-
copalian Diocese of Southern Virginia.
will confirm q class at Martinsville
Friday morning. Friday night he will
be at Christiansburg, going from there
to Blacksburg Saturday morning. Sun
day morning he will be at ST. Johns
Church in this city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

Governor O'Ferrall and Attorney Cen
eral Scott will be witnesses in the case.
Hon. Charlee james Faulkner, one Of
the United States Senator'S from West
Virginia, 1t Ia reported here, will appear
as counsel for Mr.. R. E. Byrd, who is
named IS one of the defendants"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
a Succe ssfuI Entertainments.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the o. R. C.
gave a very pleasant and profitabl
supper last night in tho building of the
Y. M. @. a. hall in West Roanoke. An
excellent supper was provided and o
large number of people were present
The entertainment will not be held
again Tonight.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
The Roanoke Hospital.

A meeting of the board OF directors Of
the Roanoke hospital, will be held this
afternoon at 5 o'clock, in the office of
Watts, Robertson e. Robertson, in the
Terry building. It ia hoped that q
large number of members will be pres
ent as important business will be trans.
actad
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
We'll Supplied With Keys.

Hugh Dennis, colored man who
was arrested by the police yesterday
morning for larceny, had concealed on
his person three large folding store
keys One of the keys was marked No.
3. and the other two No. 8. One OF
them was manufactured by the Nor.
wark Lock Company. The owner Of
these keys can have them upon identis
ficatien at police headquarters.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Ordination at Rocky Mount

In spite of the rain the Episcopal
Church at Rocky Mount was filled to
the doors with congregation which
mad come together to see their pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Barr, ordained to the diaco.
nate. There were present in the chan
eel besides Bishop Randolph the Revs.
Lloyd, of Lynchburg; Arson. of Mar.
tinsville, and Hall, OF Roanoke. The
candidate was presented by Rev. Frank
Stringfellow and the sermon was
preached by Kew. John j. Lloyd, of
Lynchburg.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Mr.. Massey's Libel Suit.

Tho Richmond correspondent OF the
Petersburg Index Appeal of yesterday
says; ut is said about the capitol that
Mr.. Massey is looking forward with
much pleasure to the timo when lis
libel suit against the Pilot will be tried
He has all along declared that any jury
would give him verdict. Very likely
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
A Pleas ant Birthday Social.

Owing to the inclement weather Mon.
day and Tuesday evenings the birthday
social at the home OF Mrs. Geo. P.
Hunter, 702 Second avenue n. W., was
postponed until last night, when the
event took place. A considerable num-
Der OF young people were present, and 8
very pleasant time was experienced.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
A Fine Company.

The Y. NJ. c. A. concert Monday, 22nd
inst, ought to attract largo AUDIENCE,
as the Swedish Quartette is q very
strong musical attraction, and will be
assisted by Miss Jose Barden, reci.er,
and Miss Vida Skoog, pianist.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
"MY AUNT SALLY"
Treat in Store For the Lovers OF
Comedy,

Treat in Store For the Lovers of
Comedy,
On Saturday evening, April 90. INV
Aunt Sally" Will appear at the Academ '
OF Music. This performance will be a
treat to all lovers of fun and thew
should not fail to avail themselves of 1t.
my Aunt Sally" is truly funny play.
1t Is full of quick action, never allowing
the audience to become weary, and
abounds in comical situations.
An interesting plot runs throughout
the piece, and numerous chances are
given for clever acting. The company
presenting my Aunt Sally" is a strong,
evenly balanced one, and its mem bers
are fully capable OF sustaining their
different characters.
Seats can now be secured at johnson
g. Johnson's.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Rox Social Tonight.

The box social prepared by tho G. L.
A. OF the b. of L. e. for tonight
(Thursday) bids fair to be one OF the
most enjoyable sociables of this season.
These ladies are capital entertainers,
and always repay everyone who is 80
fortunate as to meet with them,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
The Easter German.

All the arrangements have been per-
fected for the after Easter german,
which will be given by the Roanoke
German Club at Hotel Roanoke tosmorS
row night 1t will be one of tho most
brilliant ever given by the club.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Floral Decorations.

The order for those Easter flowers
that were to have been on exhibition at
the Christian Barbee drug store last
Saturday was countermanded, but new
lot has been procured, which will be
displayed in that store this morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Emory and Henry college.

The Hermesian Literary Society>of
Emory and Horny College, at Emory,
Va, will hold their annual debate Fri
day evening, April 10, in the college
chapel. The invitation cards arc very
handsome indeed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
In tho Polica Court.

William Carter, colored, was fined So
IN tho police court yesterday morning
for interfering with Syrian. William
Gibson was taxed $3.50 for q plain
drunk. Both fines were paid.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

THE largest and most elegant assort-
ment of millinery ever shown to the
people OF this city. Palais Royal, 1Ol
Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

The Thursday Evoning Club.
The Thursday Evening Club will meet
this evening ut the residence of Mrs. =.
D. Payne, No. 400 Campbell street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
A Week OF Fun.

Beginning on Monday, April 90, the
theatre-going public will be treated to
whole week OF solid fun and good
acting at popular prices. The atsrsc.
tion will be one of the hest known
repertoire companies on the road, and
the Academy OF Music should be
crowded at each performance Don't
forget, there is nothing cheap but the
prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
The Circuit Court Yesterday.

Yesterday WAC the fifth day the suit
OF Q. IL. Vines vs.. the Mutual NaticnH
building and Loan Association has been
In progress in tha circuit court. The
suit will probably continue two or three
days yet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
"A Humorous Fact

ABOUT Hoods Sarssparilla-it expels
bad humor and creates good humor. A
battle for blood is what Hoods Sarsap-
arilla vigorously flghts, and 1t is always
victorious in expelling foul taints and
giving the vital fluid the quality and
quantity of perfect health. 1t cures
scrofula, salt rheum, boils and other
blood diseases.
Hoods Pills act easily, yet promptly
and efficiently on the bowels and liver.
25 cents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

Now is the time to secure bargains IL
furniture and oil cloth at Copper &
Stones closing out sale. They will
positively wind up the business BY
May 1st.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
Must BE Repaired.

REMEMBER that your carriages, bug
gies and phaetons must be repaired,
and now Is the time to have it done,
and the Virginia Carriage Company, No.
332 Salem avenue, is the place where
all work is guaranteed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

You will find the Eagle Dairy Res
taurant at 106 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

TAKE q peep in our store and II you
don't see what you want Paris styles
can't suit you, Palais Royal, lOl Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

EAGLE DAIRY Ice cream, 81 per gal
lon, so cents per half gallon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

THE ladies of Roanoke can get JUS
what they wanc in millinery. We have
everything. Palais Royal, lO1 Salem
avenue
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

For complete assortment of baby caps
60 to the Palais Royal, 1O1 Salem ave-
nue..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

OUR store Is crowded from morning
till night. Imported millinery is the
attraction. Palais Royal, l01 Salem
avenue,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

BOARD WANTED BY GENTLEMAN AND
- wife In private family Terms must be
reasonable. Address j, TINES office. 41S2t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18

COPPER & STONE will close out entire
stock Of furniture by May 1st. No fake.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.

Bits OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
Streets by Times Reporters-Points
Political, Social and General Happen.
Ing Yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-18
200 TRIMMED hats !!

Each one particular work OF art-cach one a
copy fiom the leading Partisan and New York
styles. All trimmed with frstclass materials and
can't be duplicated elsewhere for double the
money. Marked by us 81, 80, 81, So, 81.
100 chiIdren'S Trimmed Hats.
Among which fine Leghorns handsomely
trimmed In ribbons and flowers. Pretty Rouga
and fancy ribbons. Marked by US from -: up TO
S3.C0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
Vale. lSD5i

In a few more hours another year will
have Joined the past, and one more year
will be born from the future, to be known
to all Christians as Ammo Domini 1896
Each race of people has its own marking
of time, and so the great holiday to be
celebrated on the morrow is not uni
verssl. The study of astronomy, how
ever, is now so widespread, and the
men of earth have come to such a common
understanding of the planets and the sea-
sons that the accepted year has become Of
equal length over nearly all the globe, with
differing dates for the commencement and
the ending. Today the general sentiment
is retrospective. The old year as it rolls
away carries before the mind a panorama
of events. irrevocable yet Instructive. There
have been many calamities since a year
ago, and In some quarters the loss of HUI
man life from other than natural kauses
has been appalling. Fanaticism has welded
the sword in China and Armenia, and
thousands of men and women have been
sacrificed. Nevertheless religious intoler-
ance is surely losing the violence that has
marked the pages Of history with crimes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
Bull Fighting for Charity.

A week ago yesterday. being Sunday, two
thousand people assembled in the Havana
arena TO witness bull fight given under
the auspices of the Red Cross Society. This
anomaly is partially explained by the an
nouncement that the proceeds Of the gentle.
humanizing exhibition were applied to
swell the fund for the purchase of medi-
cine used by the Red Cross agents in their
work at the seat of war. Such a contra
dictory spectacle is wholly impossible in
this country, but its incongruity probably
does not appeal in the least TO the Cuban
or Spanish; mind, accustomed as 1t Is to the
bull ring and its attendant horrors. 1t is
by no means extraordinary that so brutal
charitable purposes, for 1t Is common in
Spain to give bull fights for the most phil
anthropic objects, and 1t is regarded
mark of enterprise to invoke such q popu-
lar means of entertainment for worthy
an end Nor is It strange that cattle should
be slain In order that men might live. But
the other peoples of the world will never
accept the bull fight as in any way edify
ing, elevating, amusing or valuable, and
there will be a war waged against this
brutal form of public entertainment until,
it is sincerely to be hoped, it will cease to
exist even in the lands where now it holds
much of the old time popularity. 1t is
gratifying to recall that all efforts to
tabl:sh the bull fight in this country have
s.gnelly failed and it speaks well for the
good sense and humanity of Americans
that this is the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
The Free Public Library.

The hill proyiding for free public library
in the CITY of washington, now pending in
Congress-, proposes to give to the capital
needed municipal institution. sustained at
the municipal expense such as six hundred
cities and villages Of the United States no"
enjoy, and in some cases have enjoyed since
1850. The capital Is now to be placed upon
an equal footing in educational legislation
With the little New England town. 1t Is no
fault of local public sentiment that WASH
ington has in recent years suffered this lack
There is no dissenting voice in the appeal
to the Districts legislature to enact the
desired legislation. The House and Senate
can do no wiser, juster and more popular
thing than to take up, consider and pass I'M
mediately the library measure. The city's
school children and college students. the
workingmen and department clerks, in fact
the reading elements of the capitals entire
population will rise up to call them blessed.
One drawback upon persistent effort In be-
half of the library project is found in the
fact that it involves no special, particular
gain to any individual over his fellows, but
is entirely in the general interest and what
is everybody's business in securing legisla-
ton as in other matters is generally found
to be nobody's business. Let every public
spirited citizen of Washington shake Off
this excuse fer inertia and seize and utilize
the present opportunity to gain great pub
lie benefit for the community!
Every adult Washingtonian should take
thought concerning the most effective man
ner in which he can aid the library move
ment. He may have as a personal friend
some member of Congress whom he can in
terest in the matter. He may have money
or books, or temporary quarters for the
library in some suitably located building.
which he is ready to place at the library's
disposal In such case he should place him.
self in immediate communication with the
Board of Trade committee. In the campaign
for the library there should be unity of eff
fort. With a strong pull and pull altogeth-
er Washington Will attain success not mere
ly in this Congress, in 1896, but early in
the present session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31

committed in the name of creeds, and In
dividual opinion Is today respected more
than ever before in the history of the
world.
Diplomacy has been a marked feature of
the year now fading The great nations
have abstained from war and the voice of
reason has been heard more than once in
behalf of peace Today in Cuba there RACES
an instruction marked by deeds Of vio-
lence. bloody battles and great suffering.
The tedious course of its suppression has
dragged itself along for months until the
world now stands ready to hear any day
of the final victory of the men who are
fighting for the right to conduct their own
affairs. England and the United States are
at variance over great international prin-
ciple, yet the present course of events
points to peace, and to a happy solution of
the troublesome question of the hour. This
country is passing through a period of BUSH
ness revival marked, however, by a strain
ing of the nations financial supports. But
the government is firm and solid as rock,
and it's credit as institution, both at home
and abroad is mistaken. The people have
faith in the stability of the nation and
they will not lose that faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
Whisl<ers and the Mun.

certain great metropolitan newspaper
this morning printed portrait of Justice
Brewer In connection with the association
of his name with the Venezuelan commits
sion, presenting that eminent jurist with
the complete disguise of full beard. 1t
has been about four years since Justice
Brewer parted with his facial adornment,
in order to comply with the custom, some
times disregarded, by virtue of which the
members of the Supreme Court eschew
whiskers. Washingtonians have known
the genial Kansan as a smooth-face ed man
for nearly the entire period that he has
been wearer of the black gown, yet here
comes that old portrait again, a relic of
the days when mis- appointment was a news
item. This brings to mind the peculiar
fate of Gov. Morton, who went through the
greater part of his candidacy for the office
of Vice President portrayed on campaign
banners with flowing Dundrearies from
which he had parted almost Immediately
after he received the nomination. Few
public men ever have the temerity to
change the style of their boards or to alter
their looks by smoothly shaving, for it is
a hazardous proceeding; but when they
take this important step the least that the
newspapers can do in recognition of the
fact Is to make over their cuts