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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Tho Guards Fair.

The fair OF the Roanoke Machine
works Guards, which is being continued
this week, was literally pa,roniz.d last
night. Their armery in the Day build
ing presented gay scene where fair
ladies and brave men merrily tripped
the fantastic toe to tho sweet strains of
the Machine Works Orchestra. The
different booths were we'll patronizad,
and taken altogether the Guards are to
be congratulated on their success in
this fair. The entertainment will be
continued during the week, the dane
ing com mencing promptly at $40
o'clock and continuing until 11:3O .. NJ.
each night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
a PLEASANT SURPRISE.
Rev. j. Cleveland Hall Treated to a Hand
tomo Testimonial.

tomo Testimonial,
Messr5. II. M. Darnall, Chas. Bilharz,
j. q. Page, A. ). Hughes, Ii G.. Davies,
l. *. Brugh, @. e. Michael, A. nj. VIII
kinson, VIM. Wilkinson, T. w. Lander
kin, M. t. Anderson and D. L. Solo
mon, constituting surprise party for
themselves and others who could not be
present, besieged the residence of Rev.
j. Cleveland hall lass night, for the
dual purpose Of rendering to him lo,a
ing memento in the shape Of beautiful
gold watch and guard and bidding him
au revolr on the eve of his departure
for Danville, Va, where he goes to take
charge OF Epiphany p. e. Church as it's
rector.
The presentation was made by Mr..
Darnall, who eloquently assured Mr..
Hall that It's purchas, was drawn from
no particular section or denomination,
but embodied the voluntary expression
OF love and esteem engendered In the
hearts OF Roanoke people for him as a
good citizen, flithful friend and
Christian gentleman, regardless of
church utilization. He concluded by
saying that they would not voice tho
ominous farewell" or goodbye" but
simply ocho the good old English hope,
God be with you till we meet again"
In response, Mr.. Hall. with evident
emotion, ssid: THE hardest thing one
can do is 10 respond to token Of afrsc-
ton so unexpected as TITS. do believe
that, when man works for Kim for
whom l labor, the joy comos always in
richer measure than IS promised. His
promise has boon to DO with mo to tho
end, and lie not only is with mo Him
self in tho spirit, but lie furnishes
tangible proof by tho loving affection
OF friends ! cannes toll you how nv
heart is filed at this moment. What
would the world DO if 1t were not for
this touching OF hearts and memories
that cluster about pertings, whom VIC
trust ono another and feel that each is
thoughtful of the other, even though
separated?
Continuing, Mr.. Hall spoke OF his at
tachmcnu to Roanoke and the friend =
ships he had eemented among all
classes, and added: ~ know how anx-
ious the hearts OF some of you feel at
this time at the outlook for this CITY,
which l have loved for nearly three
years. but there is yet bright future
for you, which is in His hands, as it
has been in the past Be brave, there
fore, be courageous, be patient, be
ready to take advantage OF what God
sends In business way, and never sep
srate your religion from business.
suitable inscription adorned the
inner case OF the watch with the date
April 20, 1885," which by happy coin
cidence it was afterward discovered WAS
the reverend gentleman's birthday.
Men Of the sterling calibre OF Mr..
Hall can lily be spared from our COM
munity, ene Rosnoke's regret at his de.
parture fifty merges into the hope that
his new sphere of labor may be blessed
with the eminent success he deserves.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Sermon on Faith.

Greene Memorial Church was filed
to Overlooking Sunday night by people
who were drawn there to hear the new
pastor, Rev. DR.. Thomas E. Carson, who
preached very learned discourse on
Faith" His sermon WAS based on
various passages found in the 5th
chapter OF Mark. During the sermon
he said: THE comparatively poor can
love the little which they have as much
and in an idolstrous way as the rich
love their vast possessions. When the
Saviour said: Love your neighbor as
yourself, He went long ways and put
no restrain on our affections for those
who are thrown around US. will
meyer again preach the doctrine that a
vacant chair in any home, NAV be
caused by the love of the family for its
occupant. Did you ever know OF a
church to be disturbed on account of too
much love among its memb ers for each
other?" The sermon was q logical effort
and 1t Is to be regretted that lack of
space Will not allow more extended
notice of IT,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

fine and was by the Young Mems
Christian Association Orches,ra, lad / v
w. e. Burnets and by the Swedish
Male Quartette, of Boston. These
sweet singers gave q delightful rendi.
tion OF that sweetest and grandest of
all hymns, Cordinal Newman's Lead
Kindly Light" and Of 1.-The Lower
Light" 1t is worth taking o journey
to hear this quartette, especially w. E.
MCPHERSON, the basso. who possesses q
voice of remarkable depth and power.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
To Succeed MIR. Beebe.

Tho board OF directors Of the Norwich
Lock Manufacturing Company, held q
meeting yesterday in tho Office of the
Roanoke Loan, Trust and Safe Deposit
Company and elected Major Malcolm
w Bryan treasurer of the company to
Hi the place made vacant by the death
Of the late Charles q. Beebe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

The minutes Of the Virginia annual
conference of the United Brethren
Church which was held at Martinsburg,
w. Va, March 90 to 25 inclusive, has
just bsen published. The pamphlet is
neatly arranged and printed and con-
teins much information that is walls
liable TO members of that church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Death of an Ola Conductor.

The Bristol Courier says: Capt
Thomas Cobbs died at his homo at
Glade Spring Saturday evening at $50
o'clock, a. the ago OF about Gs years
lie had been in feeble health for some
months Capt. Cobbs was ono OF the
brse conductors on the Norfolk and
western road, and Was a railroad man
or greas popularity who numbered
many warm friends among his ac-
quaintarces.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Hastings Court.

a special grand jury was empanelled
IN the Hastings Court yesterday morn
ing, but before any Indie sments were
returned 1t was discharged until We'd
nesday morning. The jury is composed
OF d. 5. Meadows, foreman, James Nc
Chez, John M. Tinsley, Robert Clayton,
w. w. Brown and G A. Turner. The
day was occupied chiefly in trying in
oictments against keepers OF houses of
illsfame. Rose Terrill was given one
day in jail and fined SIS and costs.
annie Dent one day in jail and SIS. Ben
Edwards, malicious cutting. three
months in Jail and SIS. Rookie Jackson.
for larceny, ak months in Jail and SIS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

B. III. BOWMAN. Pub. Enquirer, of
Bremen, Ind, writes: Last week our
little girl baby the only one we have was
taken sick with Group. Aftcr two
doctors failed to give relief ard life was
hanging on mere thread NO tried One
Minute Cough Cure and its life WIS
saved. Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Death of Maggie Sheppard.

Mr.. T. D. Crawford, OF this city, re
ceived telegram yesterday announcing
the death of his little granddaughter,
Maggie Lee, aged years. and daughter
Of Rev. j. w. Sheppard, the Lutheran
pastor at Buena Vista and professor
In the Young Ladies College at that
place. The remains will arrive in this
city this afternoon en- route to Salem
for lnterment in the East Hill Come
terry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
PanniIl's Trial To-day.

special term OF the United States
court will begin to-day at Lynchburg
at which R. H. Pannill, who was Nm
dicted with Walker G. Hammer, the Ne
faulting cashier of the Lyrchburg FirAt
National Bank, will be trod. 1t is unN
derstood that the rem ainder OF the term
Will be taken up by the trial OF civil
affairs
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
District Stewards' nj Getting.

The district stewards meeting for
the Roanoke district OF the Methodist
church, will be held to-day at the resi-
dence Of Presiding Elder b f. Bali.
There are twenty two churches in the
district and each church is entitled to
one delegate. Frank b. Thomas will
represent Greene Memorial Church and
M. A. Johnson Grace Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
A Bad Bite:

Duval Thompson and David Arm
strong. colored employees of the Eagle
Dairy restaurant, had rough and
tumble fight Sunday morning. Arm
strong bit Thompson's lip 30 badly that
1t WAS necessary for DR.. Lenny to use
nine stitches in sewing it up. Arm
strong is under bond Of $50 to appear
at police court tomorrow.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Bi.hop Rand oJph at st. Johu.s.

Rev. A. M. Randolph, bishop OF the
Southern Diocese of Virginia, preached
to very large congregation at st.
Johns Church Sunday morning ard
administered tho rito confirmation to a
class of nine persons. He was assisted
by Rev. j. Cleveland Hall and Rev. DR..
". Fl. Meade <rhe bishop preached q
most excellent sermon on the Resurec.
ton and based his discourse on First
Corinthians 1915.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Barnes Mur,lerers Brought Hero

Chief of Police Dyer returned homo
last evening from Danville having/in
charge the two negroes, James and Gill
Hairston, who are charged with 1.-THE
murder OF John Henry Barnes here
some time sgo. The negroes have Eon-
fiessed that they are guilty of the kill-
ing.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Tho Record Broken.

Dinner at Bonner's lunch counter, IS
cents. Menu-roast beef, cream pota~
toes, stewed tomatoes, sugar corn,
French drip coffee, bread and butter
Call and zee him at No. ID Salem ave-
nue., opposite Stewards furniture store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Young Mems Meeting

A meeting Of the young man OF the
congregation and vicinity OF Grace
Methodist Church will BIO hold at the
church to.night at 7:3O o'clock. The
principal object of tho meeting is for
the young men to become acquainted
with each other and with the lew
pastor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Civil Service Examinntion.

An examination under civil service
rules for tho positions of clerks and
common carriers in the city postoiIice
Will be held June l. Applicants for
these positions should apply to L. l..
Moir, secretary of the board OF ex-
aminers, for particulars.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Lace Curtains !!

At 75c, s5c, 81, 1925, sJ.35, $3.50
to So per pair including any color pole
and trimmings complete. Now is the
time for house cleaning and Lace Cur
tains are in order-you'll save at least
so per cent. in buying these goods at
our house.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

w. I. SANFORD. station agent OF
Leeper, Clarion county, Pa, writes: L
can recommend One Minute Cough
Cure as the best ever used. 1t gave
instant relief and quick cure. Mas
sizes Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

Rooms papered in stylish gold papers
from SIS up. See Fidelity Wall Paper
Co., 207 S. Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

Our flower department is exquisite
You can scarcely SEQ the difference in
natures production. Palais Royal, 1ol
Salem Ave.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
The Vines Suit.

All tho evidence in the suit Of c. Fl.
Vines vs. tho National Mutual Building
and Loan Association has been taken.
The instructions were argued yesterday
and speedy close 10 this tedious trial
may be hoped for.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
or Interest.

ARE you looking for a bargain in a
piano? Then go at once to Hobbie Music
Co. They have two or three slightly
used pianos which can be bought for
half their value. Call at once or thew
will be sold.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

How about those straw shapes? We
have every style at any price. PALAIs
ROYAL, l0l Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
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 tho place where
all work Is guaranteed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

OUR goods are right and so arc the
prices. a trial order will verify this
statement Don't forget. We are head.
quarters tor wall paper Fidelity Wal!
Paper Company, 207 South Jefferson
street
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

1T will open your eyes to see what
we have in Jet ornaments and novelties.
Palais Royal, 101 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

WALL paper and carpets at 1874 Salem
avenue. VIM. E. Baker Carpet Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Millinery! Millinery /!

What is it that completes a ladies'
toilet more than pretty Hat or Bon
net. If you have your. doubts about it
call and be convinced-try on some OF
our Paris styles, they are exquisite
and the prices are the lowest.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Wash Goods!
Wash Goods

SOC Swivel Silks 81 inches wide 371c.
129c Jaconet Duchess best quality nc.
lOc and l24c Percales, best in the
city 7ac.
25c Jaconet Plisse 18c.
25c Tambord Null 18c.
lie India Dimity l2Ic.
25c Saint Calls Dotted Swiss 15c.
New Court Royal Piquet 12Ac.
Full assortment new style Shirt Waists
in French Cambria and Percales.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Black Goods! 4
Black Goods

On MONDAY we will offer our com
plete line Of Black Dress Goods, a
few Of which we will enumerate:
$l.25 all-wool silk finish rs inch
Henrietta csc.
81 all-wool silk finish &c inch Hen
rletta Coo.
75c allwool silk finish 10 inch Hen
rletta SOC.
al.25 all-wool so inch French Serge
extra fine CSC.
81 all-wool as inch French Serge COO.
GOc all-wool 4G inch French Serge 4lc.
SOC all-wool 40 inch French Serge 35c.
Full line Black Crepons for separate
skirts 75c. S5c, 81 and sl.25, which
is from 10 to 25 per cent. per yard
less than they can be bought else
where.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
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.
y uvenile Baseball.

/Juvenile Baseball.
A game of Juvenile baseball way
played in East Roanoke yesterday bS.
tween the Old Dominion club and tie
Bee Hive SlugRers with the score stand.
ing Ia to IL in favor OF the Bee Hives.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Police Court Proceedings.

R. E. Wills, B. G. Foster and George
Csrmasdita, all white, and the last
named native of Greece, were fined
81 each for trespassiDg on the Norfolk
and Western railroad James McSherry
was fined $3.50 for being drunk and dis
orderly. j. E. Trout was fined SIS for
disorderly conduct and L. L. Greene was
taxed 81 for the same offense. All the
fines imposed were collected except
81 so.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

EAGLE DAIRY ice cream, 81 per gal.
Ion, so cents per half gallon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

New iron safe for salo by Copper &
Stone at a sacrifice
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

COPPER e STONE will close out enti
stock OF furniture by Nav 1st No fax
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

q LIVE advertisement interests the reading
- public. 1t pays. Try The TINES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23

DINNERS at the Eagle Dairy, 25 cent:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Box Car on Fire.

BUx CHr OH FIre.
A box car standing on the Shenan-
doah Valley tracks near the black
smith department Of the Roanoke Ma.
chine Works, was discovered to be on
fire yesterday afternoon at LEO o'clock
and an alarm was turned in from box
81 by j. p. Pattie, who was passing near
at that time. The Friendship Fire
Company were on the scene in very
few minutes and the blaze was extin-
guished before much damage was done.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Meeting for Men.


The meeting for men in the Young
Mems Christian Association hall Sum
day afternoon was largely attended and
was one OF the most interesting of these
meetings. The address Of the day made
by Rev. j. c. Jones, the new pastor of
Trinity Methodist Church, on MAN
Greater Than His Antecedents and
Environments" was remarkably able
discourse and brought to light mans
many opportunities and placed them
before the audience in a plain practical
way. The music was exceptionally
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-23
Dress Goods! :
Dress Goods !!
Follow these prices aud then
wondsr how we do 1t:

Acc all-wool &c inch French Serge 25c.
25c aud 30c Fancy and Plain SO inch
Dress Goods zoe.
SOC allwool 10 inch French Serge CSC.
soc allwool 40 inch Henriettas $50.
SOC all-wool 40 inch Fancies Csc.
Coo all-wool 4G inch French Serge 30c.
Coo all-wool 40 inch Fancy Crepons SOC
Soc all-wool AZ inch Colored Crepons
G9c.
The herald., 1895-07-20

Owing to the drought in Eneland and
France fruit is scarce. When White IL Co.,
the auctioneers, said: Now place the
California fruit on the market, There was
a rush for available places. The California
fruit. which was shipped here on the
steamship Paris of the American line.
and which arrived at Southhampton yes
terday morning was found to be- in fine
condition -nard and firm. Only one case
was damaged and that case was not
sound when placed on board. The whole
fruit was pronounced to he much better
than any of he 1894 shi pments.
The first lot disposed of consisted OF
pears. packed by the National Fruit Co.,
of Sacramento. They sold quickly at 2js.
So eager were the bidders that there was
frequent disputes among chem. prom
inent fruit merchant said to a representa-.
tive of the Associated Press at Covent
Garden today:
"This is the best fruit We get in Lon
don. 1t weighs more and is therefore
better for the London market, where the
fruit is sold by the pound. Dealers find
no trodble in disposing of their purchases
before night"
The sale brought extraordinary prices.
Mr.. White said: 81 wish we could get
such an assignment every day. All such
goods as those VIII always find a ready
sale in London"
Bartlett pears averaged 23s 81 per box,
the plums Is Ier half box, and the
peaches lbs 4d per box.
The herald., 1895-07-20
The Wheel to Long Beach

Early risers along the line of the Ter
minal railway TO Long Beach and San
Pedro were startled Thursday morning by
witnessing the somewhat unusual sight of
Il railroad velocipede whirling swiftly
toward the sea. Chinese vegetable huck-
sters on their way to market saw the
phantom gliding along in the gray light
of the early morning and stopped their
rickety wagons and eazed in astonish-
ment at its fieeting figure. 1t was The
Herald cannon balr' making its first
trip to Long Beach. and, so far as known,
the only railroad velocipede used for early
morning delivery of daily papers in the
United States. For several weeks past
The Herald management have had under
consideration a plan for an early morn
ing service during the summer to Long
Beach. San Pedro and Redondo, Santa
Monica already having such a service the
year around. After thoroughly investi
eating the matter it was decided to serve
Long Beach in the novel manner above
stated. and tue other towns with bicycles
and tandems. To carry out the plan as
at first inGended it would be necessary to
reach the towns named not later than
O. CLOCK a. m. Following the planning
came the daily execution, with the result
that the residents of those towns can now
have The Herald with their breakfast.
The herald., 1895-07-20

disappeared from this city. leaving num-
bers of dupes behind him. He has been
holding spiritualistic seances at st.
Georges hall on Market street, and
"circles' at his hotel. the Leland House.
Mrs. Crandall of 102 Washington sti eet
was one of HowIand's admirers. and she
mourned his departure to the extent ot
$3.50 in cash. He then posed as slnr'"
man and had been engaged to marry N 8.
Edward +. Thaver OF 517 Hobart sire, /,
Oakland. In the meantime. however,
Mrs. Crandall received letter from How
lands wife at Briggs Corner, Mass, CIV
ing a pitiful tale of desertion and destI-
tuition She said that Howland had left
her and her children without means Of
Mrs. Thayer then instituted inquiries
at the cast and received. among Others,
the following letter:
l was requested to write to you in an
swer to letter you wrote to Sheriff Ham.
My husband, H. +. Rowland, is not
divorced. He petitioned. I opposed: he
cannot get one. l truly hope ne has not
wrunged you in any way. l have prayed
to God to take him in hand before he
broke many more hearts or ruined many
more homes. My boy lives with me. We
are all alone. three miles from any cais.
That is the way he has left us-no means
Of support. When be left us the last time
he kissed Harold and myself and said he
would be home Saturday evening. That
is nearly three years ago. He has never
been home since. l do not know as you
care to hear q word I have written for l
do not know why you wrote. So I will
not write any more. If there is any ques'
| ton you would like to ask me l will an
swer If 1 can. If you are interested
enough in me, please let me know what
my husband has been doing that is wrong,
and if you would like to see Harold's s pic
ture il you doubt that he has child and
a wife, | will let you have our pictures.
+ 1t was these exposures thatscaused his
sudden departure. The next time he was
| heard from he was in Southern California.
where he reached. for season least,
| the end of his rope.
In November and December, 1898, How.
land was in Hawaii. where he had a live
| ly time. His career was sharply COM
| mented upon by the government papers.
| and this led Rowland to espouse the
cause of the queen. The papers made it
so warm for the fraud tnat he threatened
to wipe all the editors off the face of the
earth. but he generously permitted them
| to escape.
Howland has had several aliases hav-
ing been known as Rev. Henry Eddy and
| Rev. Henry Edward.
The herald., 1895-07-20
The Complaint Against Valentine

Mrs. Bohrher, the woman who swore
to the complaint Of battery against young
Valentine, is very indignant over the ac-
tion OF the district attorney in dismiss
ing the action. She decla res that Valen-
tine shamefully misusej her little boy
and should be made to suffer for his ac-
tions.
When the complaint was dismissed last
Saturday peither she nor Humane Off Ger
Hutchins were informed of it. The lat
ter is positive in his statement that there
is a strong case against young Valetine.
Mrs. Bohrher said last night that she
intended to apply to the district attorney
for another complaint against Valentine.
Her boy had baen severely beaten with q
wire hair brush besides being subjecte
to vulgar practices. Moreover Mrs. Bohr
her affirmed strenuously that she had ac
cepted no pecuniary remuneration foi
the case being dismissed las she did no,
know such thing was contemplated.