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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
PETER AlAIIEp.

first call. He challenged INC somo timo
ago, and l now wish to state that / will
light linn III private or public for SO. O
a.sluo ana a purse, in one week, two weeks
or SIX weeks, but l would prefer an early
date. Ii no cannot raise $40, 900. I will
fight him for So, 900. Corbett is now in
retirement so far rs ring contests are con-
ccrncd, and for mo to issue challenges to
nm under the present condition of affairs
would BIO unfair II unsportsmanlike. so
L Will exclude him from the list of posi-
bic candidates for II fight with me"
Mahcr has had Il very odd career as a
pugilist. He was born in County Gal
way, Ireland, 26 years ago, is 5 feet 1l3i
inches tall and weighs about $50 pounds.
When he was II mere lad, he won't to Dub
lin and later secured employment i'm a
brewery, where heavy lifting developed
his muscles. He worked for n very small
salary, and his clothes did not fit him very
well, but he could Smash boards with his
Dig fists and fight like 1t catamount. Ono
Day he found it necessary to thrash tho
terror OF Dublin, and. the next day ho
canio forth will u battered face and a
reputation us II boxer. He also had the mir
OF quiet confidence which is noticeable
about him today, and he's been wearing
good clothes ever since, with little to do
but cultivate his slcdgc hammer fists and
study how TO put an opponent to sleep for
ten seconds. His study las amounted to
something, for he is now tho Irish cham
pion.
After he whipped the terror hc entered
Iony SaEc'S amateur competitions in tho
ound room in the rotunda in Sackyillc
street, Dublin. The first man he boxed
with was j. l.. Sullivan, who was q feet
Ill height and weighed about lS5 hounds.
Sullivan was announced us tho middle
weight champion of Ireland, but ho was q
beaten man in three rounds. AL hour lat
or Martin O'Hara u six footer, went
against Mahcr. Ono round was enough
for him. He made u claim to the referee
that Peter had o BANNER in his right
glove. BY this time Nnhcr had gained
quito n local reputation, and efforts wero
made to hiring about II meeting between
him and II professional named lin O'Do-
hcrty. They fought six rnunds in Dublin,
and tho polico stopped tho bout, but not
before D l)ohcrty was practically u beaten
man. Peter then entered u tournament in
London and beat three men in tho pre-
In tho finals Bob Hair met
him. They spared three rounds, and Hair
was given the decision. Nlaher had n de-
cidcd advantage, and in the Judgment of
spectators it was n clear case of rub
berry.
All Bowman OF London challenged Na-
early in 1850, and they fought in Dub
lin for &2aO Il side. Bowman wis knocked
out i'll the sixth round. This victory aavo
Aial,cr some standing rs IA pugilist, for
Bowman was considered II good second
class nian.
When Gus Lambert went To ENGLAND,
Charley Mitchell took hold OF him and
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

oyoir, baseball, football and track teams
that will carry tho colors of the B. a. G.
promise to give splendid accounts of them
selves. Frank r.. Brown, assistant cashier
of the First National bank, will be prcsi-
dent of the new club. He was born in Pc
ru, Ind, i'll 1850. He is IL lincnl descend
ant of old John Brown, whose body ''lics
a-nioldcring in tho grave" Mr.. Brown
came to Chicago early in the sixties, rccciv-
ing his education i'll the grammar and high
schools of thoc city. He entered tho service
of tho First National bank 10 years ago.
commencing at the foot of the staff and
rising by steady promotion to his present
position of second assistant cashier. He is
one of the most popular bank officials in
Chicago. He is married and is a member
of the Bankers club OF Chicago.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

animal heads are used as n fastening.
Fancy buttons arc also largely employed
OH tailor made costumes for walking, as
we'll as on house IL dinnor gowns. In
toilets of tho latter description, paste but
tons and those set with other bright jow-
els, and buttons of old silver form an i'm
portant itom. They arc placed on both
bodiccs and skirts, marking tho limo of
quillcs or othor trimming or framing tho
fancy tablicr on either sido. Where tho
decoration consists Of velvet or other ma
torial fancy scallops or straps, each scal-
lop is accented by II small button.
Tho gown shown IN tho cut is brocho
silk, having black and gold flowers on u
gcranium rod ground. The godct skirt
has an application of gold and black en-.
broidory round tho foot. Tho drapcd bod
leo, of plain %gcrnnium red moussolino do
yoic, has one brctcllo and u belt tying at
iho sido of black satin. Tho shoulder
knots and collar arc of tho same material.
Tho drapcd sleeves opon over black and
gold embroidery. JUDO CuoLLET.
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materials md very deliberately trimmed.
Only n tall n digni1cd woman who car
RIGS herself we'll can wear such u garment
successfully.
Shot silks md volvets havo q great
vogue, and lowered taffctas arc seen in q
charming variety of tint and design, suit
ablo for bodices and pretty day gowns rs
well rs for evening wear. Rather vivid
toned tatfota silks, intense in coloring,
such as blue, green, reddish brown and
violet, shot with black and trimmed with
black chiffon, are u feature OF tho season.
A littlo fur finishes these quaint old timo
gowns, tho skirts of which nro prettily
shirrcd upon the hips or stitched down in
a series of narrow plaits.
The sketch shows u Louis Quinzo gown
Of trignon silk, white with tho usual col
orcd floral pattern. Tho plain skirt is
rather long. The little coat has short
basqucS and opens over q plain, Puttoncd
vest of white satin, fastened with tiny
pearl buttons. Tho V shaped dccolletago
Is framed by n fichu of white moussclino
do SOLO with two ru11lcs. Tho elbow sleeves
consist of n series of pufrs and terminate
in frills. JUDO CuoLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
The Quintuplet's Tire Exploded.

Tho back trio on tho Bcrlo quintu-
plct exploded ut Louisville recently, and
tho five members of tho team who wcro
up" were thrown in n heap. Bcrlo, who
was following, was thrown clear over the
pacing crew, but escaped unhurt. Saun-
dcrS was the only man seriously injured.
llo received "a number of ugly cuts and
bruises. The big machine was being pro-
PEELED Mt express train speed ut the time,
and that none Of tho riders was killed or
seriously injured is considered marvellous.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
MAHER'S POSE.
Claims the Championship, but Is
Not Yet Champion.
HOW ABOUT FITz AND GODDARD?

Two Defeats Between Maher and the Goal
ofIIis Ambition, but They Occurred When
Hc Was Inexpcricnced-Tho Irish Cham
pion's Wonderful Improvement In Form.
81 I'M prepared to defend tho champion
ship of tho world, turned over to mo by
James j. Corbett, against any maj in tho
world, Robert FitZsimmons and Joo God
dard preferred"
These are the words of Peter Mahcr, tho
hard hitting young Irish boxer who re-
Gently knocked out Steve O'Donncll in
three punches and in A seconds lcaped
from tho third to the very first class of
heavyweight pugilists.
Mahcr is undoubtedly q great boxer, but
ho is not tho champion of tho world. Cor
bett is ut perfect liberty to retro from tho
arena and resign tho championship. cut
he cannot turn it over to Mahcr or any
one else as he would turn over a punching
bag and n set of gloves. Corbctt won tho
championship by vanquishing John L..
Sullivan, and Mahcr must whip Bob Fitz-
MINOR before he can lcgitimatcly claim
TO he monarch of the ring. Mahcr has been
twice defeated. Fitzsimmons is an I'M
beaten man. Fitzsimmons whipped Mahcr
in IL rounds mt New Orleans March >.
1892, and Joe Goddard knocked tho Irish
champion OUT III tnrcc rounds Dec. 5, s
Miahcr Is anxious to wipo out these blots
ON his reputation, IL must do so before
he thinks OF proclaiming himself cham
pion fiStic artist of the globe.
Despite tho fact that he is posing rs
champion, Mahcr knows that there is con-
siderable fighting for him to do before tho
public will accept tho pose. To his credit
it must DO said that he is perfectly willing
to meet any ono on earth and tina no does
not particularly relish tho hollow honor
he claims to have to nave inherited when
Champion Corbctt made his pugilistic last
will ard testament.
Either Fitzsimmons or Goddard can
have a fight with INC for the asking" Ma
her said recently.
"Sinco my meetings with Fitzsimmons
and Goddard L feel that 1 have improved
sufficiently to. reverse the decisions of two
years ago. In this 1 think my recent sue
cosscs will bear nc IL Fitzsimmons has
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

Route Surveyed For a Road Between Sa-
lem and ElRcksburg.

Route Surveyed For a Road Between Sa-
lem and ~Elacksburg.
The Basic City, Bridgewater and
Western Electric Railway Company have
surveyed a route from Basic City to
Bridgewater and are now securing the
right of way. The distance of this route
ia about twenty-five miles. This COM
pany is backed up by an abundance Of
capital and they propose to build a sim-
liar road from here to Blacksburg. The
proposed route is by way of Hanging
Rock and thence along that valley fol-
lowing the mountains to Blaoksburg.
This company has been in correspon-
dence with J.. w. f. Allemong, presi-
dent OF tho Improvement Company, and
now has him at o X on the route. The
railway will hardls frsight as we'll IS
passengers, and will tap the Brush and
Price mountain coal fields. As Blacks
burg has no railway connection this
will prove a valuable feeder to the
town, and will %develope the entire Sec
ton through which it passes. OF curse
it is useless to mention the fact that
Salem would reap 8 great benefit from
1t. All the transient business OF
Blacksburg would be by way Of Salem,
aside from other advantages accruing
from such an enterpr sc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
It's a Grand Succets.

The fact has been demonstrated by
the thousands of testimonials the
Mayors Drug Company, of Oakland. Md,
has received since it has sent it's famous
Mayors Magnetic Ca;arrh Cure out TO
the sufferers Of catarrh. M medicine
has received such IN endorsement from
the people in SO short q time as it did.
The makers sell the medicine on bust
ness principles, and a patient is not re-
quired to buy the medicine by the dozen
to get a cure. The Mayors Magnetic
Catarfh Cure sells for 81 per bottle, one
bottle to last for q three months treat
ment. 3 bottles is the highest record
ever required TO complete a cure. Gen.
eral catarrh one bottle is guaranteed.
No cure no pay.
This Is an uuequalled offer and II you
are q sufferer from cetarrh get a bottle
from your druggist; If no benefit derived
costs you nothing. A prominent K. r
conductor speaks:
CUMBERLAND, Md, April 20;h, 1893.
To The Mayors Drug Co.:
GENELEMEN:-Yours to hand; in reply
will say hat I have the highest regard
for your Catarrh Remedy. My trouble ia
in q chronic form and expect 10 use more
than one bottle. l used ono bottle, which
removed the trouble from the head in
good shape and am on the second bottle
for throat trouble. II should succeed
with the latter as I did in the former I
shall write you again in the near future.
Hoping it will do for the suffering hu-
manity what it did for me, l remain
Yours truly,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
SALEM NEWS.

Rev. DR.. Pitzer, of Washington, Is in
town.
Ray Hudson is back again st college
after q visit home.
A. 8. Burdette, of Nashville, Tenn,
was in the city yesterday.
o. l.. S~tearnes left yesterday for
Bluehsld on q business trip.
w. G. B. Fitzgerald, after o short ILL
ness, is able to be on the streets again.
A meeting of Sycsmore Camp Of the
Woodm n OF the World will be neld to-
night In the Masonic hall at 1880.
Rev. G. A. Miller left yesterday for
Bluefield to assist Rev. w. n. Greever
in a series of meetings at that placs.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company is building a large water tank
east Of the depot near the tower house.
An engine will be put in and tho water
pumped up from the river. This will
be a watering station for all freight
trains.
The Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety Of the NJ. E Church held their an
nual celebration Isst Sunday night. The
exercises consisted of reports, letters
from missionaries, Bible readings, solos,
etc. The exercises were exceedingly
interesting and were listened 20 by the
large audience with marked attention
throughout.
The chicken show which begins in
Roanoke to day promises to be- in every
respect s great show. A special car
went down from here yesterday 81 2:2o
p. N. loaded with exhibits, and more
will doubtless go down t o.day. Round
trip tickets ut thirty-fve cents inc!ud-
ing admission to the show are now on
esle at billiard & P~ersinger's.
Superintendent Stearnes has made the
superintendent, No. 8, OF State school
funds for the county. The amount dis
tributed Is Sl,624 so, and, at the rate Of
81 cents per capita of school population,
Is as follows:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
Deafness Cannot be Curoa

BY local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that Is by the constitutional RENE.
dies. Deafness is caused by sn in
famed condition OF the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube
ts infiamed you have q rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it Is en-
tirely closed, deafness is the result, snd
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to it's normal
condition, hesring will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catsrrh. which is nothing but an in
condition OF the mucous surface.
We will give One Hun1.ed Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.
4. j. CHENEY &c Co Toledo, o.
Us Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
PEOPLES
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FAVORITE
HOME
1ho Roanoke Times APE
Distinc.ivcly American Embroidery Design.

Distinctively American Embroidery Design.
OF tho many styles that afford u gcncr-
'ous amount and great variety of pretty
designs for embroidery work tho colonial
is ono of tho most attractive, owing in u
great measure to its dainty simplicity.
Tho colonial style is one OF distinctly
American origin-a purely American crca-
eion-and for that reason is our own, and
ono which we take pride in employing
when decorating and furnishing our
homes. 1t was first used in tho architcc-
turc of houses and churches erected during
the latter years of tho last century and
tho early years Of this, and was at tho
height of its great popularity during
Washington's administration, which was
known MS the colonial period. That the
colonial is n very popular style at his
time is shown by the general interest tax
en- in 1t. 1t is much easier to find furni-
turc. drapcrics and wall papers in II vari-
os designs in the colonial han in any
ssthcr stylc.-Ladics' Home Journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
TRAININGS AND MATERIALS.
Snrniturcs of Every Imaginable Kind.
Long Coats For Stately People.

VI Ivory ImuE11uDiC KIND.
long Coats For Stately People.
Dress trimmings include fancy braids
~relvcts, tho latter checked and framed
with q fancy border. Narrow bands Of
coiorcd cloth, embroidered with shaded
silks and sometimes ~spanglod, vclvots up
on which n lattioowork of jot is cmbroid-
cred or upon which wheels OF tattod silk
arc affixed, and jcttcd guipure Unframed
with fur arc among tho seasons novelties.
Buttons, either very small or worry largo,
will dock winter attire, beautiful buttons
of scintillating rhinestone being employed
to fastcn back fur rovers. Nothing looks
smarter, for instance, than astrakhan
lapcls affixed by these glittoring orna-
ments. demonstrations of lace, outlined
with jot or s%panglcs, upon fur or velvet,
Show tho ingenuity of tho Parisian design
or, ncvor Mt II loss for combinations, how
ever daring they may be, and fur, lace,
velvet, chiffon and artificial flowers will
figure Mt II and tho samo timo on fash
ionnblo folk during tho coming season.
Some of tho new models for long coats
and pclisscs aro oXtrcmcly rich and pio-
turcsquc. They aro usually rather full and
somewhat shapelcss, but of magnificent
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
A Dimcult Case.

Railroad ODicial-You say you want
damages for tho death of Mr.. Puffcm i'll
that accident!
Lawyer-Ycs, sir.
Gin what car was he riding?'
"In the smoker"
"Huml You can take tho case into
court If you think it will pay; bnt, just re-
snember, you will have to prove that no
did not die OF the bad air before the acct.
dent occurrcd New York Weekly.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
For sale by Massie's Pharmacy.

GEO. w. JENKINS, tdilor of the Santa
Maria "Tlmes," CAL, in speaking OF the
various ailments OF children, said:
"When my children have Group there Is
only one patent medicine hat / use, and
that is Chamberla'n's Cough Remedy.
IL possesses some medical properties
that relieve the little sufferers imme-
diately. il Ia, in my opinion, the best
cough medicine in the market If this
remedy is freely given as soon as the
croupy cough appears it will prevent
the attack. 1t is also an ideal remedy
for whooping cough. There is no dam
ger in giving 1T to children, as IL con.
tsins nothing Injurious. For sale by The
Chas. Lyle Drug Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
BANKERS WHO ARE ATHLETES.
Chicago's New Athletic Club Begins Bust
ness With II Very Large Membership.

ncss with II Very Large Membership.
The latcst athletic movement of promi-
nonco in Chicago is tho organization of
the bankers Athletic club, which very re-
Gently started out with - charter member
ship of $50. Before Jan. l the club expects
to have fully 200 members, and with $50
bankers us Il starter tho organization has
n very roseatc future. A clubhouse will
soon be fitted up with u library, gymna-
SUM, bowling alleys and all the muscle
making apparatus of an up to date ath-
lctic Luz Only those connected with
banking institutions will be eligible to
membership, and among the men who
have already taken n prominent part in
the formation of tho club arc many who
stand high in the banking world of Chi
cage.
There is athletic talent of every dcscrip-
ton i'll the banks OF Chicago, and tho BIZ
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

LOOK out for the belled teams. First
class Pocahontas nut or lump coal de-
livered promptly by w. X. Andrews 8
Co., 219 Salem Avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03
PREVAILING NODES.
Collars and Guns For an Effective Finish,
Winter Jackets.

bridesmaids usually wear q round hat.
Black velvet, trimmed with ostrich plumcs
and black satin, is tho ~favorito style at
present.
Green is n very fashionable color this
winter.
Collars and cuffs of linen aro much worn
with simple costumes, such MS gowns for
tho house, informal calls and ordinary
walks. They arc an exceedingly neat I'm
ish to n costume and usually q becoming
ono.
Puffod bodices arc somo of tho latest de-
~volopmcnts, tho puffs running lengthwisc,
crosswiso or obliquely and being separated
by lines of gold or silver cord, n thread of
beads or q narrow passomcntcrio of tiny
spangles. Narrow yellow lace is also en-
ployed.
Coquillcs of embroidery and Iaco arc
used upon sleeves, arranged so as to DO
short on tho shoulder. Heavy renaissance
or venetian embroidery forms collars and
square paulots and is considered effective.
Astrakhan is fashionable not only for
entire capcs, but for tho adornmont of cos
TUNES of silk, black satin and velvet. 1t
is applied in tho form of bands.
All Jackets have immense sleeves and
Enthusiastically cut revcrs. Big buttons or
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

BICYCLE riders unite in praise o.
Ponds Extract as q r~eliever of strained
muscles and soreness resulting from
long and hard riding.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

LISTEN for the belled teams. They
will deliver you Po%cahontas, Russell
Creek, Thacker, Banner, Brush Noun
tain, Anthracite, and the semi bitumi-
nous RED Ash coal; alRo crushed coke
and wood. w. K. ANDREWS & Co, 2l9
Salem avenue
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

AN e.egant line of carpets. ruga an
art squares a be found At the e. II
Stewart Furniture Company
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

CALL at Roanoke Cycle Company. 1903
Salem avenue q. W., and look at the
pictures taken with the Pocket Kodak.
Will.be glad to chow them TO you: also
the Kodaks. They are worth seeing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

When Baby was sick, wo gave her Castorfa.
When she was n Child, sho cried for Cas5oria.
When she became Mss, she chung to Castoria.
when she had Children. she gavethem CastoSia,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

Now Is THE time to secure bargains
In wall paper at the e. II. Stewart Fur
n!ture Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

Catarrh, Skin Diacasep, Eczema, Chronic Female
Complaints, Mcrcurial Poison, letter, Scald
Head, etc, etc.
PIP. Z. is q powerful tonic. and an excellent
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

irregularities, are peculiarly benefited by the
wond erful tonic and blood cleansing Properties
OIL p, Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

Physicians endorse p. p. p. az n splendid COM
bination, and prescribe 1t with great satisfaction
for the cures OF all forms and stages OF Primary,
Secondary and Tertiary Syphilis, Syphilitic
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-03

appetizer, building up the system rapidly.
Ladies whose SYSTEMS are poisoned and whose
blood is in an impure condition, due to menstrual
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-12-07
TWO LIFELONG LOVERS.
A Sentence Overheard In the Street An.
swers the Old Conmntrnm.

A Sentence Overheard In the street An
swers the Old conundrun.
Tired by long days work and feel
ing a bit blue" over some matters
which had gone counter TO my hopes, /
was walking down Broadway ono night
last week, on my way home 1t was
after 10 O'Clock and the down town
streets were almost deserted.
As | turned through sixteenth street
l Noticed an old lady aud an older gen
tleman walking slowly, arm in arm,
evidently husband and wife. He was
apparently about 20, she perhaps tive
years younger.
They seemed very fond Of each other.
There was just the least little inclina-
ton Of the head Of each toward the 9Th
or, and they were strolhng along so
slowly as TO suggest the Thought that
their pace was regulated not so much by
the insrmities Of age as by the desire
and pleasure of being alone together.
They were talking earnestly.
1t had rained earlier in the evening
and the sidewalks were still wet, So
that | had put On my rubbcrs before
leaving the Office. Consequently my ap-
proach was noiseleSs. Just as / overlook
and passed the old people tho man turn
ed to his wife aud said, as if in answer
10 some remark She had made, But,
my dear, l like to think God sent you to
me. Z"
From lover to his sweetheart or
from Young husband to young wife
the words might have sounded senti
mental, and would certainly have seem-
ed commonplace, but from husband Of
three score and ten to wife Of 60 they
had "A weight aud dignity which made
them sweet TO hear and wholesome to
recall.
Here was the whole storyof two lives
told in sentence. Herewas the answer
to the old question about marriage. For
them it was surely q divine success.
Hero at least was proof that the writers
Of fairy tales and Of old time novels
spoke truly when they said that "thcy
We're married and lived happy ever aft
en- New York Herald.