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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
A Fine Piece of Work.

The j. II. Marsteller Marble Works
on Jefferson street have just completed
handsome marble tablet representing
a pile OF rock with shield hanging on
the face and underneath lying q figure
OF small child encircled with wreath
of flowers. This firm makes speciality
of doing fine carved work. An inspec.
ton at their yards is sufficient to deter.
mine the class of work thia firm does,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
TrinIty's New Pastor Hero.

Rev. ]. G. Jones. the newly ap-
pointed pastor of Trinity Methodist
Church arrived in the city from Wash.
ington yesterday. He was met at the
train By committee of his Practitioners
and he will fill his pulpit today.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
st. PauI's to be Dodicated.

St Pauls Reformed Church will b,
dedicated Sunday, April 90. The dedi
catory sermon will be preached by Rev
DR.. E. r. Eschbuch, of Frederick, Md
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
The Barometer Goes un.

The Street Railway Company an
nounce that their cash receipts for
the month of March are much in excess
OF those of Mach 1894. As the street
cars ara generally considered good
barometers, this increase in receipts
may be considered as an Indication that
business is reviving.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Christ Church Services.

Christ Church, whose services are at
present held In the Y. NJ. c. A. hall,
tho Sunday-school will begin at 9:3O q.
m. and Easter services at LA M, at
which time tho rector, Rev. j. Cleve-
land Hall, will preach his farewell SER
mon. Mrs. James e. Porter will sing
at the offertory.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
DR.. Taylor at the Y. nj. c. A.

A very interesting meeting will be
held this afternoon at $40 o'clock at the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Rev. j. b. Taylor, d. D f., of Salem, will
be present to deliver the address. Mr..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
st. MARKS Lutheran Church.

Services at IL q. N. and 7:45 o. M,
conducted by Prof. Painter. The COM
munion will be administered at the
morning service. Sunda, .school at
9:45 o. m. Augsberg League of the
Christian Endeavor at Gas p. N.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
"My Aunt Sally"

my Aunt Sally" very popular and
laughable farce comedy, will appear at
the Academy OF Music Friday, April 10
Billy Gray, we'll known comedian
with we'll merited reputation, will ap-
pear in the title role.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Meeting Postponed.

Annual meeting of the stakeholder
OF the Roanoke Street Railway and tn,
Roanoke Electric Light Companies
which was to have been held yesterda,
has been postponed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Revenue Agent I'M Town-

United States Revenue Agent Frank
M. Porch, of Bridgewater. N. J., was in
the city yesterday and while here he
checked up the books and accounta of
Deputy Collector j. O. Johnson, which
he found in perfect order and 10. Kn
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
A Handsome Program.

The management of st. Johns Epis-
copal Sunday school has issued q very
neat and elaborate program OF the
Easter festival which will be held at
the church this afternoon at O'Clock,
containing the words of all the songs in
full that will be sung on the occasion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Received Promotion.

The Radford Advance says: No doubt
the many friends of Mr.. w. T. Daniel,
formerly of Roanoke, will be glad to
near of his high promotion as road
foreman OF engines" for the Radford
Electric Street Railway Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
VIII be Taken to Norwich.

Mr.. G. H. Beebe's body will be taken
from the city to his old home at Nor
witch, Conn.,, at 1920 tonight. A short
funeral service will be held at his late
residence ct S O'clock this afternoon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
a Beautiful nIagn Ola Tree.

"a DeHutIfuI magn Ola Tree.
A large magnolia tree in full bloom in
the grounds of "Elm wood" the home of
2. L. Terry. Is one of the most beauti--
full harbingers of Easter that has been
observed in the city. The blossoms are
very lovely and fragrant.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Police Court Proceedings.

Mabel Lester paid IS in the police
court yesterday for being drunk and dis.
orderly. Jessee Terry was sens on to
the grand jury on the charge of stealing
shirt from Meals and Burke. Boots
Carper was assessed SIS for vagrancy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
TILE ROANOKE TIMES, SUNDAY, APRIL IL, 1896.

W. e Burnett will have charge of the
music ard will BIO assisted by an
orchestra composed of violins, viola,
violoncello, comets, clarinet, flute and
piano. The song service will commence
promptly at $40. Strsngers are cordi-
ally invited to this service. The meet
Ing is for 10 en- only.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Must Be Repaired.

naust Be Repaired.
REMEMBER that your carriages, bug
gies and phaetons must be repaired,
and now is the time to have 1t done,
and the Virginia Carriage Company, No.
532 Salem avenue, is the place whore
all work Is guaranteed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Returned From n Trip North.

Secretary Morriss, of the Norwich
Lock Manufacturing Company. has re-
turned from business trip through the
North in tho interest Of tho company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
To SoIeot n New Pastor.

The question of selecting the success
sor Of Rev. II. G. Garrison, the retiring
pastor OF the Fourth Avenue Christian
Church, will be considered this morning
after devotional service.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Coming Amusements.

AS the theatrical season IL drawing to
close, Manager Hooper of the Academy
OF Music has been very fortunate in Sc
curing attractions for his play house
Closely following my Aunt Sally" he
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
1t Did Not Need Dyeing.

Capt. r. X. Rice has a duck at his
store on Eighth avenue and Franklin
road that laid curiously colored egg
on Thursday. 1t was of a tlackish
brown color and looked like vefitable
Easter egg.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
National Business College Notes.

The actual business, as taught by the
National Business College, Is the new
patent system and learns the student to
do by doing. 1t prepares the students
with experience and not with theory.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14

has arranged that 1.-THE Girls from Cali
fornia" will hold the boards for the
week beginning Monday, April 90.
Popular prices will prevail.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
An Easter Celebration.

Rev. DR.. VIM. Meade will mold ser.
vices at st. Johns mission in Belmont
addition this evening at o'clock, when
the children Of the mission Sunday
school will hold their Easter celebra-
tion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
That Whale Epieode.

Rev. D. G. Moomaw will preach ser.
mon at the Brethren's Tabernacle this
evening at Z. 30 O'Clock on the SUBJECT of
Jonah and the Whale.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
The Laughing Calnera,

FUNNIEST thing in town. Pay you,
subscription price to THE TIMES si3
months in advance and you will ges TIT
laughing camera free.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14

Twenty-Five to Select Prom.
TWENTY FIVE fancy Marshall g. Wen.
dell pianos in stock to select from,
Hobbie Music Co, sole agents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14

New Thing in Town.
THE laughing camera at THE TIMES
office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
Now Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
Attention Is called to the advertise
ment OF the Cincinnati Instslment CoH
pany, which appears in this issue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-14
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, 1895-04-14
HeCkties for | aides

Several thousands of them. Cheapest
and prettiest you have ever seen.
At 12Hc, Gross Wash Ties, either Four In.
Hand or The New Bows, to be worn with shirt
waists. These are Mems Ties, but the ladies are
wearing them too.
At SOC, tho new long "Victoria" Satin Ties for
Ladies, made up of Red and Black, 25 DOZEN OF
these sold already. To be had only at our store
Gentlemen'S PerCale Shirts.
Open Monday-Two Lines of Gentle
mems Percale Shirts Just Received.
at csc, Special Value in Gentlcmen's Pcrcalc
Shirts. Fancy Bosoms-one pair curs with them,
made for fine trade; retail at Sl.25, our price on
these Csc,
At ,si.5o,. the Swell things OF the season in
Gentlemen's Shirts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21
A FERRY BOAT sunk.
she Was in Tow of a Tug From New
York 20 Jacksonville.

Jacksonville. Fla. F-b. 20-The steam
ferryboat Idaho, which left New York
two weeks ago for Jacksonville I'm tow
OF the tug Lukenbn was lost Monday
afternoon CT Hatteras. 4 heavy sea was
running and the boat was swamped and
quickly sunk, the captain and crew bare
~ having time TO get 10 the tug boat. The
tug proceeded on her way south and
landed The crew at MaypOrt at the mouth
or the st. Johns river. They came TO
Jacksonville tonight. Captain futile, who
was in command, lives in Jacksonville
and went TO New York TO bring the YES
sci south. The other men are Ernest H.
Mayer, Charles SigardsOn and .. Brum
back. all OF Brooklyn. The men lost all
OF their clothing except what they had
on, as the vessel filled and sunk 50 quick
" that they only had time to save them
selves.
The Idaho had been recently purchased
by Archer Harmon. president of the Jack
sonville Ferry Company. to ply between
Jacksonville and South Jacksonville. She
was built in 1864 and could not stand
much OF q sea. For over a week after
she started she was forced TO anchor in
side the Delaware breakwater ami for
several days remained at Norfolk She
left Norfolk last Sunday ana was only a
little ways south of Hatteras Monday
afternoon when lost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21

would save nearly three miles 10
Bethesda and about two and one-halg
each to Montgomery. Beauleau and snip
Yard. A branch from the Montgomery
road might be built across the marsh TO
White BLUM and the distance TO that place
via the Meridian road would only be about
seven and one-half miles.
There are many other advantages which
would result from making the Meridian
"a hrst-class shell road, which TO enumer-
ate would make this article more lengthy
than 10 Is intended 20 be. These adj
vantages are well known to all who arc
familiar with the subject.
There should by all means be free shell
and other hard roads owned by the coun-
~. and the Vernon shell road, from it's
conveniences 90 the many persons livinR
along its road and IT'S Importance TO tho
general public. should be one OF them. and
it is to be hoped that the county will
acquire it.
II does not appear, however. that "to
complete the Meridian road IL would cost
the county three times as much" or even
any more than TO buy the shell road ana
rebuild It. Observer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. H. T.. w Palmer Of Atlanta is at
the De Soto.
Jack S. Hirsh. business manager for the
Marie Tavary Grand English Opera Com
pany Is IN the city.
Mr.. Ernest A. Taylor and Judge Court
land Synmes OF Brunswick are regis
tered at the De Soto hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Oberdorfer Of
Jacksonville are stopping a the De Soto.
Mr. Oberdorfer has recently been appoint-
ed resident manager of the Fidelity and
Casualty OF New York for Georgia, Florida
and Alabama. with headquarters at At
ianta. He was formerly general agent
for Florida. Mr.. Oberdorfer Is q Savan-
nah boy and in his upward career he is
congratulated by his many friends here.
Miss Rosa Beckett of this city viii. by
request of the citizens of Baxley. Appling
county, give a musical entertainment In
the court house, the use of which has
been rendered for that purpose on the.
evening Of Feb. %. She VIII be assisted
by Dr. and Mrs. Town OF Chicago, Ill.
who are temporarily residing in that
thriving little town. by Mr.
Vaudeville of the Ludden a.
Bates Southern Music House and
by local talent. A few of her musical
friends of Savannah will go up and rem
der services on the occasion, Miss Beck
EFT Is said to be a fine pianist, and the
people of Baxley will doubtless be treated
to an excellent musical programme
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21
,Innche.ter Market.

Manchester. Feb. 20.-The Guardian. in
its commercial article says: THE recov-
cry of silver exchange has impaired a
more hopeful feeling and checked the de-
cline, rather than having the effect to
bring about an actual Improvement. Some
buyers are disposed 10 offer more freely,
but rarely enhance bids, and some pro-
ducers are less eager to consider inquiries.
The latest eastern kilograms do not re-
port any Improvement in trade The res
olution of the master cotton spinners of
the Bolton district to join the federation
ana notify their employees Of a reduction
of per cent. in wages is regarded as
OF much Importance to the industry gen
orally, ana it is widely believed that il
will lead 10 combined action in Oldham
and other districts in a similar direction.
resulting in the early issuance of a general
notice of reduction. The feeling has be-
Come Widespread among the masters that
the general depression and the accumula,
ton of supplies arising from the rcimposi-
ton Of the Indian duties and the low rates
or exchange will abundantly justify the
attempt Occasional lots have been
placed in Calcutta. and there have been
some inquiries for Dhooties, shirtings ana
wide bleaching goods from Madras at
low prices. which have been partly
booked. There is limited amount OF bus-
mess from China, but elsewhere il is
trifing Yarns are generally firm"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21
CITY BREVITIEs.

Henry Hansen, a former citizen OF Swe-
den. was made a citizen of the United
States.
In the case Of the Excelsior Loan and
Saving Company against G. L. Palmer.
FOR injunction, the court granted an Or
der refusing the Injunction ana receiver
ship.
Al The meeting OF Golden Rule Lodge
No. -. 1. O. O. F.. last night under the
head of good Of the order Past Grand j.
:. Tyson was presented q gold-headed
walking cane inscribed '''ro f. g. K. q. r..
from tho members of Golden Rule Lodge"
The presentation was made by Mr.. T.. T..
Mcclellan.
The second annua! bail OF Myrtle
Lodge. knights or Py,Aias. night before
last, was largely attended. The commit
tee spared no pains TO entertain It's guests
in royal style The supper which was
served hy Mrs. ;. 9. Lee. was specially
commented upon by those who enjoyed
the elegant repast.
The sleleht of hand performances o.
prof Vernello and wife are attracting
large crowds every afternoon to Adler's
show window at Bun and BrunghtOu
streets. The interest in the performances
is SO great that she crowd begins 90
gather half an hour before the perform
ances begin and during the performances
the sidewalk IS blocked.
James r. Wilson, q native OF S'arre lie.
one west coast of Africa, viii give an exhi-
bition at Odd Fellows han on
Harris street Tonight lie Will
represent seven different tribes
Of the interior Of Africa in their ma
tive costumes with their songs. dances,
languages, etc. together with Wangu, o.
native OF his country. vino VIZ perform
some OF the feats wi,b hre-eaLne and
extiuguishing Wango is just from the
famous Gregra bush.
The proceedings Of the last meeting of
the city council which appear iu to-day's
Morning News, are the leng; hiest Of any
meeting OF that body in years, Occupying
several columns BESIDES several i'm
portant matters. there was an unusual
quantity of routine business, which came
before the meeting. The amount 81 bills
ordered to be paid. over S25O00, was Ia
itself some thing unusual. NotWithstand-
ing the unusual length of the proceedings
they were compiled and put into proper
shape for publication by Clerk \. n
Manucy and Assistant Clerk Hernandez
without loss OF time and without inter
ference with the regular routine o. the
Office. Mr. Manucy, though new to his
work, has already gotten into harness
and is giving entire satisfaction I'm dis
charge of the important duties OF hts
office. His courtesy ia dealing with all
who have business with the Office is
worthy Of especial commentator. He has
able assistance IN the person of his as
sistant, Mr. e. v. hernandez, VINO Is
equally clever and obliging, and who has
the advantage Of several years experience
in the office. Jack Fleming, Jr., Is working
hard as stenOgrapher.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21
THE POLICE FORTY YEARS AGO.


4 Picture OF the Force iU 1854.
a large oil painting Of the police force
Of Savannah IN 1854 which has rested In
obscurty for some time In the station
house. has been resurrected by Chief
McDermott, who proposes to have II re-
stored II will then be hung on the west
wall Of the sergeants' room.
There are only twenty-five figures in tho
painting, but there are very few men In
the city now who can give the names OF
all the twenty-five or even "a majority OF
Them Mayor Edward G. Anderson, Jr..
occupies the center Of the picture with
the chief. Capt. Bryan on his right ana
Lieut. Wyliy on his left. n is a fine look
ing body OF men and they We're well uni
formed. All the police were mounted then
and carried sabers as well as pistols
Edward G. Anderson, Jr.. had just sue
ceeded John T.. Ward as mayor of Sa-
vaunah. the latter having been appointed
minister to China. Chief McDermott VIII
have the picture touched up by some com
petent artist provided the coast Is not too
great
At the top and center Og the picture Is "a
miniature birdseye view Of the city. show
ing Bull street with the two monuments
then on It, the Green and the Pulaski
monuments
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21
CataTTh Of the Stomach.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THIS
PECULIAR DISEASE.
q eseil-knovyn Man Relates Ills E>x-
Perienee and Tells How lie Sue
ceeJed An Getting Relief.

anu luis INV III ~NN
eeeded An Getting Relief
Iron the 81. LOUIS, No., Chrontele.l
No one knows except myself the amount
o. suffering / endured for upwards OF four
years, from what | was told was catarrh
u the stomach" The speaker was Mr.. ):
OK, one Of the best known professional
s"lmmers 10 Sc. Louis, BoW At Prot. Clarkt
Nststorium. 18th and Pine. Prof. toxs
occupation neccssitated his . ing II the
water several hours every day. he con-
tFacted severe cold, which he neglected,
shen another and another ana finally he
e,oSe down. the Ell ct of these colds SEEM
ca q debilitate an1 finally disease his
stomach, and he had such symptoms as
singing pains in his head, an Inflammation
% the membranes of the throat and ar
passages, which flied with a Shiny SUBJ
stance, his appetite failed him, he became
s1unt and thin and excessively nervous
al OF which denoted Catarrh Of the stomach.
Ah attacS of vertigo one day rendered MN
unconscious for half an hour after which
nc vas confined 20 the house, sud scarcely
Soie 70 walk across tle room. He was sleep
less, had violent pains and indigestion OF
the worst kind. Mr. Fox said to our re-
porter. "Often | would be seized with
Keeling Of suff ,cation. This went on until one
day friend insisted that try Or. Williams
PINK Pills for Pale People, and ne read 20
me a paper wherein several cures Of cases
similar 10 mine we're reported. j determln.
Ell to give them a trial. NV mother threw
the doctors medicine away and actually be-
tore had taken half of the contents OF the
hrst box began to feel q marked improve
ment. ] began to sleep well, with my rf-
turning appetite began to take better
view Of life, the gnawing sensations 20 my
stomach disappeared, ] ceased 10 belch up
gas and had no feelings Of vomiting after
eating, the soreness in INV throat went away,
an 1, well, within a month, | ventlred out
OF the house. ! kept on with the pills, ana
well yoI see me now. / feel ss well as
ever ! did and ! don't suppose there Is
sounder man physically than myself IN the
country. | am in and out Of the water
three and four times a day, giving SWIM
ming lessons, and certainly attribute my
present good health 10 Or. Williams PINK
Fllls. You can use nv name il you want
to, and shall be pleased to tell Of the great
benefits have derived from the use o. the
pllls at any time"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are now MANUFACTURED by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, y. Y,
and are sold in boxes never in loose form
by the dozen or hundred and the public
are cautioned against numerous limitations
sold in this shape at 80 cents box, or SIX
Doves for $3.50. and m be had Of drug.
glsts; or rect by mail from DIR. Williams
medicine Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-21

inmate it the utmost strictness Of per
Torrance Is required of H."
THE notice OF cancellation in this case
was mailed on Jan. 81. l do not recollect
bur the jury win remember when Mr. Way
stated hc received 10. The fire and the
loss occurred on the 4th of February. II
IS insisted that the plaintiff is entitled to
reasonable time after notice Of cancella-
ton. even IL It were effective. to obtain
additional Insurance. and that this time
had not elapsed. Since. however the
court nstructs you that there was no can
collation. of this policy by the company, as
stated In the second plea, for the reason
there was no refunding or offering to re-
fund in current funds a ratable proportion
Of the premium for the unoNpired term for
the reason that a check Is not current
funds. It will not be necessary To charge
YOU as to this question OF reasonable time
IN which to re-insure This win limit your
consideration Of facts as to the liability
Of the defendant company, 70 the first
plea. and II. as / have already instructed
YOU. you hnd chat. when the agent was
notified of Ways desire TO obtain addi-
tional insurance. he did not object but as
sisted him Ia the effort 60 got IL with the
secret purpose OF avoiding the policy in
that way. it viii not avoid the policy, and
la that event on both pleas you win hnd
Tor the plaintiff"
10 he jury az to the manner I'm which their
verdict should hc stated when found AZ
ter considering the case about two hours
the jury returned and asked to be re-
charged upon two points. They were as
TO what constituted bad faith. and whether
attorneys fees could be allowed without
nnding damages for bad faith
With regard TO the first noint, Judge
Speer stated that he could not be more
explicit than he, had already been I'm his
charge, the portion of which referring
TO that subject, he read again. Re said
had faith did not consist In errors Of
judgment, but was "a question a. to the
motives OF rhe company ia resisting the
payment Of the policy and the means
pursued. Unless there was bad faith he
said no damages or attorneys fees could
be allowed.
This indicated that the jury was prac-
ticaily agreed upon the question of a YER
diet for tho amount of the policy IN the
plaintiffs favor, and the charge Of the
court also indicated that such would be
the result. The Queation In the mind Of
the jury then was az to DAMAGES and at
torneys' fees and on this Sc seems they
we're divided. The foregoing verdict in
favor Of the plaintiff was returned as
stated about O'Clock yesterday after
noon. Nothing has been said as vet rs to
whether Col William Garrard, who ap-
peared for the company, VIII move for a
new trial of the case, or carry II TO the
court Of appeals