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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
A Grand Tribute.

Grand Tribute.
Miss Palmer was invited by the com.
mittee on music to appear alone in a
piano recital In Assemb bly, Hall, Woman's
building, that all music lovers and
critics might have the privilege OF en-
joying her rare gifts and remarkable
versatility as an artist. Perhaps the
greateat tribute to her talents. next to
the medal from the Worlds Columbian
Com lssioners awarded her, was this
recital accorded her in Assem- bly, Hall,
Worlds Fair" Miss Palmer will take
leading part in the concert to be given
at the Academy of Music Friday night
next.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
VirRinia's Music Fund.

On Tuesday evening next a concert
will be given for the benefit of the At.
lanta Exposition Music Fund at the
Academy OF Music. This concert will
be the first OF 6 series to be given ia the
various cities of the State. The pro.
ceeds will be used as VirRinia's contri-
button to the music fund of the Atlanta
Exposition. The concert will doubtless
be literally patronized; as it promises
to be one OF the best musical entertain-
ments Of the season
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
x. NJ. Sutton IL Co.

GAIT. d. G. BOOTH, agent of R. NJ.
Sutton e Co., Of Baltimore, Wholesale
dealers in dry goods and notions, who
has been occupying rooms over tho E.
II. Stewart furniture store, will on the
first day OF May remove his large stock
OF samples to Hotel Lee, corner Of
Commerce street and Salem avenue,
and in future will be pleased to see his
patrons in hia new quarters.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

Lineback, Swartz and Rasmussen; BARI
tone solo, Mr.. Lyman; soprano solo,
Miss Annie Jones; soprano solo, Miss
Agnes Stone; cornet solo, Mr.. Swartz;
solo with banjo accompaniment. N.
Floyd Featherston; cello solo, Mr..
Lineback; piano solo, Miss Flete Alli-
son. The young ladies Of the society
served delicious refreshments and real.
lied quite handsome sum Of money for
benevolent purposes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Will Bring Bis Brother Home.

George Pitzer left last night for
philadelphia where his brother, James
M. Pitzer. has been under treatment at
Orthopaedic Hospital for the past
month. Mr.. Pitzer has steadily inns
proved during his stay at Philadelphia,
and has now reached poins in which
he can be treated at home as we'll as In
Philadelphia. He will return home
with his brother, and they are expected
in Roanoke on Sunday morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Thin C0I0red Materials.

Figured French Organdies. in the prctticst pos
sible printings and combinations OF colors AT 25c,
Sc and S1Hc.
FRENCH DIMITIES, in all the new prntings
and Colors, at 25c
Printed India Linens, beautiful Sheer Cloth,
prettiest styles, at l0c. See them.
Jaconat Duchess, Drap d'Izmar and Cordclai
Marqnise, are all pretty, thin fabrics, l2Hc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

MIR. KArs, o wcll-known matchmaker
OF Chicago is the owner of clock tho
works Of which arc in tho inside of an
ordinary wine bottle and the dial is set
obliqucly on the top of the bottle.
There is quito mystery attached to
this curiosity. Several years ago it
foated to the shore from Lake Mich
iran
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
The Dorcas Festival.

A very enjoyable entertainment was
given at the Calvary Baptist Church
last night under tho auspices of the
"Dorcas" Society Of the church, which
WAS attended by fairly largo crowd OF
people. The following musical pro-
gram was carried out in an excellent
manner, the performers. without excep.
ton, acquitting themselves very credi-
tably: Trio, cello, cornet and piano,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Louise Missionary Society.

The Louise Daily Missionary Society
OF the First Presbyterian Church will
hold call nesting this afternoon at 4
o'clock in the session room. As the
meeting is to be one of Importance, all
young ladies of the church, whether
mem bers of the society or not, are in.
Yited to come.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Baseball Reorganization.

Baseball Reorganization.
The Campbell Street Baseball Club
has undergone complete reorganiza-
ton. Moses Peters has been selected
as the new manager, and the players
are as follows: Knepp, C; Engleby. p
and lib; Saunders, and 1b; Bennett,
ss; Stevens, 2b; j. Shockey, 3b; era ~
ford, II; j. j. Shockey, CT; Avis, IF. The
boys say they challenge any team OF
which the players are under 16 years of
age, and express desire to get crack
at the N. & w. Juniors.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
PATRONESSES.

Me-damcs Peyton l.. Terry, Frank Huger,
Thomas Lewis, Morgan & Yeatman, Henry 5,
front. William W. Coo, Henry Daniel, David ".
Richard ii. Soulc: Samuel W. Jamison, Philip
Lookett, Geo. Z. McCahan, John Is Penn, Robt.
A. Buckner, Charles :. Churchill. James e. Cas-.
cell, lncian IL. Cooke, Joseph W. Coke, Mrs j.
Allen Watts, hartman.
Tickets will be on sale al Johnson S Johnson's
drug store, beginning Saturday morning, May II.
Admission 50 cents No extra charge for seats
reserved.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
The Young Mems meeting.

Rev. DR.. L. G. M. Miller, the new
pastor of ST. Marks Lutheran, Church,
will deliver the address at the Young
Mems Meeting at the Y. M. C. A. hall
Sunday afternoon OF 4 o'clock. Special
musical features will be given. The Y.
Nd. c. A. orchestra under the direction
OF Prof. w. A. Burnett will render sew
eral selections and R. M. Kent will sing
q solo,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
The German BAPTIST Colony.

Rev. P. S. Miller. OF the German Bsp.
list Church, has gone to Petersburg,
Waverly, Norfolk and other points in
Eastern Virginia to make another ex-
animation of lands, upon which to found
the proposed colony OF German Rap.
lists. committee of Western German
Baptists will meet Mr.. Miller at Rich
mond May l6 to further discuss the
matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Lawn Party Tuesday Night.

The ladies Of the First Baptist Church
have arranged to give lawn party
next Tuesday night at the corner Of
Ninth avenue and Park street south
west. Special efforts have been made
to secure attractive music. and refresh.
ments will be served. Everybody is in
vited to attend
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
The Concert at Fiucastie.

The students Of Allegheny Institute
will leave this morning at o'clock by
private conveyance for Fincastle, where
they Will give concert tonight. The
students will be assisted by Lanier
Gray, OF this city, and Miss Beckley, OF
Fincastle.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
I he
Reduction
Of Prices.

Middlemen's profits and va.
rious intermediate costs make
heavy tax on incomes. Our
methods eliminate them and
remove the tax.
Perhaps you are not aware
how great is this service.
Study the goods and the prices
presented here and the case
will be plain. 4
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Returning From Pocahontas.

Private E. hardwood, of the MONT.
cello Guards of Charlottesville, passed
through the city last night on his way
home from the coal fields, where the
troops are stationed. Mr.. Markwood
obtained few days furlough and will
return to Pocahontas II the troops re-
main there. He reported all quiet at
the scene OF the strike and did not
think there would be any trouble, al
though the arrival of the men from New
York, 1t Is feared, will cause excitement
among the strikers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
A Lost Boy.

Charlie Heller. twslve.year- old boy,
OF Salem, was sent out yesterday after
noon just before the hard shower of
rain fell, to hunt for the COW, and ct
1920 o'clock last night had not been
found. Searching parties had been orr
ganized, but at last accounts no trace
OF the missing boy had been discovered.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
ParaSolS.

White Silk Parasols with white frames and
sticks tor SLED. We only could get few OF
them to sell at that price, so come early and get
one of the leaders OF the season.
W" also can chow you II nice assortment in
Black, White and Dresden SILK from 81. 10 to IS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Gone to Richmond.

w. f. Grafton, formerly OF this city,
but now OF Radford, was in the city on
business yesterday. He will go to
Richmond to-day TO work for the Rich
mond Street Railway Company. He has
been with the Radford Street Railway
for the past fourteen months.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
For White Dresses.

GENUINE BENGAL INDIAN SILK, at &,c
45c, 65c, S7kc. =
Genuine French Organizes, . yards wide, at
4Qc SOC and 75c.
DOTTED SWISSES, very desirable, at 1oc 10
25c for the Scotch-2)c to soc for the real Swiss
Every size of dots.
THE LINES of Chiffon Laccs, Point d'Esprit
Laces, Vallcnciennes Laces, Point Venice, etc,
In both white and corn color, are the largest in
the section
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
The Union benevolent Society.

AHc CHIOH BHntVUIenC EOOI6ty.
The Ladies' Union Benevolent Society
has closed it's work for the summer, but
Its final statement OF disbursements and
receipts has been delayed on account of
the small balance of S317, which the
society still owes. They desire to pay
this amount In order that statement
may be published showing the society
free from Indebtedness Members who
are in arrears will confer a favor on the
society by paying their dues 10 the
treasurer, Mrs. P. l.. Terry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Police Court.

quartette composed OF Lila and
Lizzie Kasey, and Jim Dieterich and
Henry Dickerson were fined SIS each In
the'police court this morning for unlsw-
full conduct. T. G. Belts paid IS for
whipping his wife.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

DIAMOND day at Davis trustee sale
all day Tuesday, the l4th, i'll Jefferson
street. Call and select your goods.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Baby Caps.

silk; Dotted Swiss and Mni Caps, ranging in
prices from 10 cents apiece up. Anyone can
make aselection from our large assortment.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

Miss Clara Bell Palmer, pianist; Miss Bclen
McGnire lmboden, soprano; Miss Alctha j ane
tralto; Mrs. Ella Gottschalk Seeligson. pianist;
DR.. X. Otway Owen, baritone; Mr.. W. VALLEY
Davis, yiolinist; Mr.. George Yuille, tenor; Mr.
Edward G. Watts, basso; Mr.. Morgan Z. Yeat.
man, musical director.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Preparations About Completed at
Our Store.

We beg to patrons both and out Of town.
that ready In all departments the demands
of the hotter months. We do not hesitate to saw that
the collections of Thin Things In all of our
departments Is unmatched for variety style
and cheapness In this city. Our stock
will prove especially attractive to
persons desiring commence
ment outfits.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

Penned Up Eight Cows.
Eight COWS were in the city pound
yesterday morning, having been Dap
tured by the police Thursday night!
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

Rev. q. g. Miller's Appointments.
Rev. Oliver G. Miller will prehch
Sunday morning at IL q. m. at Pine
Grove Church and at p. m. at the Fitst
Baptist Church, Of this city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Umbrellas.

One Dollar will bny n good 26-inch "Gloria
SIX, with Paragon frame, Umbrella, sold any
where for S1.2j.
Si;l9 will buy 26-inch fine Gloria Silk I'm.
brclla with Dresden horn or loop rubber
handle, well worth 80
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

ANYONE wanting first class headed
lettuce today, call on j. b. McGehee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
IL Remember"

II Remember"
On the sixth page of THE TIMES will
be found an excellent musical select ton
entitled"I Remember" THE TIMES will
make the musical page regular feature
Of Saturdays issue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
And She Still Lays.

j.. w. Hall, OF 416 Third avenue
northeast. has a pair Of fine Indian
game chickens on exhibition at his
mono. The hen has laid forty-nine
eggs and Is still at it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

WALL paper and carpets at 1874 Salem
avenue. VIM. +. Baker Carpet Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
virgOnians In Washington.

Virg0nians In Washington.
The Washington Post of yesterday
says: R. b. Moorman, of Roanoke, Va,
and John Stephenson and wife, of Win.
chester, Va, are registered at the
Shoreham.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
COrSetS.

200-Odds and Ends OF oil the Standard makes
oil Coreets. We Will close them ont at 25c each,
worth from SOC to $50 apiece.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

LIVING pictures at the Great Wallace
Shows.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
FROM ALL AROUND The CITY.
Current Local Events Of the Day
Briefly Told.

Sits 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, 1895-05-11

BIS Leghorns, white and black, finest quality,
can't be duplicated elsewhere for double the
money, iSc.
$50 Leghorns. white and black, :educed 10 69c
100 LeghOrns, white and black, reduced TO gSc.
100 Leghorns, white only, reduced to SlS1
40 Leghorns. black only, high crown, good
quality, 81 - kind. soc
6S Leghorns, white only, high crown. reduced
from $3.50 to 81 SOC
We have the largest variety OF Ieghorns that
can be found In the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11
Sailors.

100 High Crown Sailors in White, worth ijc,
CT CSC.
$50 High Crown Sailors in White Black ard
Navy at 4Sc, were soc.
$50 High Crown Sailors in White, Black and
Navy at use, we're 81.
$50 High Crown Sailors in White, Black and
Navy at 81 30, were $3.50.
500 Sailors inst received, white and
black, mt IOc. Worth zoe
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-11

We have everything you can possibly think OF
In Flowers and more too.
80 dozen Wreaths, in all colors, mt Zoe.
Worth 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-25
BRISTOL.

The funeral OF Joseph N. Morris will
be held on Saturday afternoon from his
late residence on Church street.
Babbitt Post, g. A. r., OF which the
deceased was past commander, will
attend in a body.
A large flock Of wild geese passed over
iss saas .ns another today bound to
Architect William A. Walker, whose
plans for the school were accepted by
the building committee, visited town on
Wednesday, looking alter Its construc-
ton.
The Bristol Train OF Artillery, under
command OF Colonel Stevens, visited
Warren last evening TO attend the fair OF
the Narragansett Fire Company.
Mrs. Mary Green Perry, who has been
absent from Bristol q number OF years,
paid q flying visit here on Wednesday
and returned home on Thursday.
A serious break occurred near the post
office in the main water pipe, on Hope
street. on Wednesday afternoon, causing
a large quantity OF water to food the
streets. The repairing OF the break was
commenced immediately by the local
agents.
Re-. Henry Crocker, formerly pastor OF
the First Baptist Church here, now OF
Fairfax, VT, arrived on Wednesday and
was the guest OF Rev. l.. ID. Moxley until
Master John Bohem fell from tree on
Thursday while picking apples, and dis
located his shoulder. He was taken home
and medical assistance secured.
A large party from Bristol attended the
reunion on Wednesday OF Mr.. Frank j.
Glsdding's family on North Broadway,
in East Providence.
The work OF building the new road on
ThaDses street by Commiss 'oner Chase,
this fali, hGs practically been sbandoned ed
for he present.
There seems TO be quite boom at the
present time IN real estate on Thames
street, estates selling FOR fabulous prices.
The Christian Crusaders we're 30 leave
here last week, but they have postponed
IL. aud are holding we'll attended meet
ings every evening. The meetings are
now in charge of Captain Hayes OF the
Georgia Crusaders, and many % the at
tendsnts are persistenily urging them 20
remain over the holidsys. as their works
are showing good results.
The following named gentlemen visit
ed her. on THURSDAY: Mr.. John Goode.
MIR. David Walker ana Robert Murray OF
Providence; Mr. H. NJ. Hunt of New
York, Mr.. Charles West OF Newport and
Dir. Otis Cook of Pawtucket.
The work upon the grounds OF Mr.. A.
:. Van Mickle, connected with the erec-
ton OF his new summer residence, IN
progressing rapidly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-25
CRANSTON.

Mr.. Nathan Brewer, manager for Wood,
Harmon 60. of Wes; Arlington plat and
Auburn Plateau, will, in about week,
become a resident of Cranston, and make
his home on Auburn Plateau. Mr.. Brew
er, being representative OF a large tax
able interest in the town, is naturally in
terested in its affairs.
The work of changing the grade on
Phenix avenue near the town hall is
about completed.
Arlington public library has made
beginning.
The independent district question be-
tween Edgewood and Pawtuxet is not
yet dead.
The general opinion is that IL the
Knigbtsville Improvement Club would
hold q festival or an entertainment and
ut the same time start subscription list
q library would be given sufficient start
TO be entitled aid from the town. Very
likely a room in the town hall could be
used; il not, a small house could be rent
ed at nominal fee.
Next week the schools OF the town will
close Thursday and FRIDAY TO allow the
teachers to attend the institute.
Mr.. Hunt is one OF the supporters ana
originstors of the Arlington library.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-25

and Bristol depot by large delegation and
escorted TO Dramatic Hall on South Main
street. where they were welcomed TO Rhode
Island by Grand Chancellor Charles Il Perce
This was followed by personal greeting. an
hour or more being devoted TO the reception,
and In the meanwhile caterer Burlando. with
Q corps or assistants. M ranged the tables for
feast When this was ready no one needed q
second sum mons, for the chairs were quickly
nllsd There was roast turkey, lobster and
chicken salads, all sorts Of cold roast meats
and, In fact, all that was needed TO make the
repast complete, and that in abundance Then
there was delicious hot coffee, water and sew
eral sorts OF beverages, which were COM
pounded by one who had fine sense Of taste
When all had had their fill. Chancellor Com
mander l. p L'Heureux OF Lafayette Lodge
was chosen as toast master. and after few
words OF greeting. announced Grand Chancel-
lor Charles L Peirce the first speaker. who
was followed by Past Grand Chancellor
George Gates. Walter Scott, A Gladding.
Grand Keeper OF Records and Seal William A
Wilson, Grand Master at Arms Levi Win.
chester and Supreme Representative Charles
A Lee OF Rhode Island. Past Chancellor N L
baron Of Lafayette Lodge OF Providence,
Chancellor Commander J Roy. Past Chan
ocllors DE Conagne NJ ID: A Goulet.
II ID, and others of FAN River
DIR Goulet appeared TO be the bright star
among the visitors. II one were to Judge from
the many hearty laughs that were INDUCED
In, but the laughs were confined 10 the
brothers who understood French and as
nearly all OF the Rhode Island members were
little shy" ON that language they certainly
missed . treat
The arrangements for the affair were not
quite as satisfactory to the members ms they
should liked to have had them. as consider
abba time was used mp in preparing the ban
qust. which prevented many from speaking.
and. as the visitors were obliged 60 retire in
time 20 take their train at o'clock in the
morning, many Of the best speakers returned
10 Fall River without being heard.
The event was return WRIT, for on the
evening Of December Is. 1884, large delega-
tion from Lafayette Lodge Of this city was
entertained at FALL River. The Fall River
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-25
NORTH END NEWS
Some Exciting Runaways on
Branch Avenue Yesterday.
A Rather Foolish Thief Falls Into an
Officers Hands.

Joseph Roache, an employe OF the
Providence Gas Company, went with one
of the company's teams yesterday after
noon to a house on Ashton street to de-
liver a meter. lie had just taken the
meter out OF the wagon when the horse
started TO run and went through Luna
street to Branch avenue on which
thoroughfare it collided with telegraph
pole at the corDer of Charles street. the
wagon and harness were badly smashed
by the collision. The tools that were In
the vehicle went flying in all directions
bur the horse did not go far after the
collision, as officer Hayden was on hand
with a number of citizens to stop him.
Miss Margaret Allen entertained ABOUT
25 Of her friends in a most hospitabie
manner at her home on Langdon street
last evening. Several hours were passed
in the enjoyment Of vocal and instrument
tai music and dancing. A very fine col
lati ion was served TO the guests.
HymRn Silverman OF 43 Shawmut street,
left his horse and wagon on Branch ave.
nue. in charge OF five year-old boy. The
horse became scared at something and
ran up Branch avenue to West River
street where the body of the wagon was
left and the boy thrown out. The latter
was badly frig htened, but fortunately not
injured. The horse with the front wheels
OF the wagon continued his run as far as
Hiram Wheaton. The horse on its way
TO Wansukck caused great deal OF ex-
citmeDt and many were the attempts
made to stop him, from the com mence-
ment OF his long run 10 its end.
A wagon loaded with corn fodder be-
longing to q. w. Foster Of Franklin,
broke down on North Main street yestei-
day and delayed travel for about three
hours.
A black shirt, valued at %, was stolen
from in front OF the store of Thomas
z O'Clock last evening. Later In the even
ing officer O'Brien saw Thomas Rice
with the shirt on his arm walking around
Charles street anu took him to the Gen.
tral Police station.
The willing workers of the Asbury M.
T.. Church will hold an entertainment on
next Thursday evening.
The Owl Social Club will held It's an
nual banquet on the first or second Thurs
day Of next month. The committee OF
arrangements consists of Messrs. j. J..
Mulvey, W. NJ. Duffy and I. McNif
&. Il. Simmons was one of the quests at
the social OF the Jolly social Club OF New
Bedford, held In that city last evening.
The Father Matthew Temperance So
ciety OF Wanskuck successfully opened
its festival al Germania hall on Hasson
street last evening. Previous to the
opening OF the fair there was q parade
in which the Columbia Cadets took part.
As the procession passed the drug
ful display OF red fire.
Policeman A. j. Crowell, who Is very
popular, was the recipient yesterday from
an out OF town friend of handsome
Lsverick setter dog, considered one OF the
finest in Rhode Island