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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Silks Silks

the newest things in Silks. as fast as they
are now showing. w
New Biacx Satin Duchess, handsome nat.
sgrns' very limo heavy quality, ut 81; worth
AZ 81 Black Pesin Stripped Gros Grain
Siis, very pretty. very popular. Unusual
Duchess. ~ S"tin
Alto. the yard. Heavy Block Satin Duchess.
At .sc' me Heavy Black Faiile Fraucaissc.
Az 10. SIC. and 81 tho yard, now things in
hiaeS, Striped and Figured silks, with
co osea woven figures. Very pretty and dc
At sc. the yard, Chauecab,o Tanctta silks
a, o'c, nc, csc, 81, 81 u, 81 35 and $50 the
Sard, inc finest collection or Novelty Silks in
CnanSeaoic, striped, Figured and Btocade
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
The Holiday
Show is
Ready.

we gather from ar and
near host Of pretty things
for gift buyers. Those that
you like most are likely to
be The least expensive, and
there's no one 10 object if
you only come to look. II
is not a bad idea 10 bul
early, because shrewd
shippers usually get away
with The best ling before
Christmas time.
We enumerats below a
few of our Christmas novel
ties:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Stylish Millinery.

Our $500 Hnts.-Nevcr supposed that this
50 line or A ats would become 30 lopular.
Cha' ming fashions for young women, in
Veivet, Felt and Braid Hate, claborately
trimmed to equal usual $40 Hats.
From "a Up.-A line OF stylish Bonnets for
middle-aged ladies.
AT 80 Goa special Felt Hat for children,
beautifully trimmed. Worth IS.
AT 0oc Fine Imported Felt Hats that have
been 81, $2.5J and SO.
AT 0~3c.-Frcnch Felt Hats for misses and
children. Were 81 and Sl..5.
at 50c Fine French Felt Hats that have
been Si.25 and $40.
English Felt Hats, worth 75c., Mt SIC.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Gl and Coat Bargains.

every customer suited. Our stock one
or the la gcst, best selected and
most important OF all. the lowest
prices for the qualities III IN any
mousse In the city.
See our Grand Bouclc Jacket, posi.
urciyworth 81 so, at....... -. ..,sI 90
All WOOL Astrahhau BoUc'e Jackets,
lined throughout with Black Satin,
very rich worth $i2, ut SS QS
&0.:io FOR LADIES BLACK HEAVY
LUSfRE BROAD VALE SHORT
JACKETS, Satin lined. widest f.
pitccd sleeves. full ripple backs
regular valnc S~l0.Gu-hcre ......,, sG 40
10 20 for LADIES' FINE BACK
BEAVSK SNORT ACKETe
widest 1 picccd sleeves, fnli ripple
hack-resular value Ss.U0-here So IN
SO oe for l.ADlE>' LUMPY BOUCLE
ShORrJACKETo, eight styIes OF
weaves, all very jaunty-valu- S12.
50 so for LADIES' HEAVY BLACK
CHEplOT 10 l. SHORT
new slofm bcx fronts
SILK lined. extra large 4 picced
sleeves, ripple bacse- regular vale
Slb-here. ........ 49,. ......., So 80
&t1.oo Tor L4dies' HEAVY TUFTnD
HOuCLE SllORI JACK T. IT'S.
launty sleeves. that Cannot be
found under $40 here.,...... ...SiI 90
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Rev. W. II. Hammer Hero.

Rev. Or. w. Il Hamoer, formerly pas.
tor OF Greene Memorial. arrived in the
city yesterday from Baltimore. DR..
Hammer will remaia here for several
days visiting old friends and will then
e on to Mem phis, to which point he WAS
recently transferred from Baltimore.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04

this morning and begin his part of ths
work. Promiuent among the exhibit
tors are B. Reid Hsrding, Of Allegheny
Springs; Bowmont Farms, Salem; Jno.
d.. Gsrst Salem; @. w. Thomas, Roa.
noke; Dyer Bros, Roanoke, and J.. J..
Feathers, Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Underwear.

now t,ton time ,you need underwear; wo
nasE, al slHcs. NIL qualities. The cheapest
qu,!ity' con"idered, In tho city.
AZ Il. to t0c the garment. Children's Uo,vv
rleeccd Underwent, sizes 16 and Al in vcs,s'
Pants and Drawers, 'e'
AT - to Csc, Childrcn's Natural Wool,
0nocrwear, sizes 10 to -. Vests, Pants and
AT 2' to csc, Childrcn's All Woo, White
nnoerwear' sizes 16 to 81. Vcsts, Pants and
At s5c, Infants Wrappers. nice quality
wool, formerly 40c, 8 &c. to q. ~
AZ sOc, very fine Lambs Wool Infants
At zoe, the finest Quality Infants Wrappers,
at Csc. each. Extra Quality I.adics, vcs,s
and Pants, Flccccd. ~
At SOC. Ladies' 80 pcr cent. Wool Vests and
r,ants' sizes 3 to Il. In White and Natural
AT 75c, Ladies' as per cent. Wool. Natpro,
Vesis and Pants, al sizes.
AtSi the garment, the celebrated "oxford"
snapeu underwear. will not cut at the arm.
nnest wool, all colors, White, Natural and
scarlet, Vests and Pants.
AT Sec each Gcntlomcn's Extra Hcavv
iicalth Underwear. the peer of any 75c.
onuerwcar in the city. See It,
AZ 81 the garment, GentIomcn's Natural
o moEi ealrts and Drawers. extra heavy
AT 81, virgins Health Wool, Fleeccd.
Underwear, will not shrink. very pleasant TO
wea6S' the best thing In the Underwear brand,
better Grades of Underwear, in any size
Tor Ladies and Gentlemen.
Bear in mind that tho Standard Papcr
raIterns were all reduced 80 per cont. last
ncptemner ana now cost JUS one-half tho
pricc or other Patterns. They arc besides
bctter lifting, more economical, and more
stylish. Sales are doubling GU theso each
month. Try them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
A Great Improvement.

The city authorities are making q
great improvement on the old city hall,
corner OF Campbell and Roanoke streets,
which has been so long an eye-sore TO
the Roanoke public. This old building
hes been in a dilapidated condition ever
since 1T was partially destroyed by fire
two years ago. It will aoon be COM
ple.ed and as good as new.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Death of AN Infant.

The infant son of R. D. and Margaret
OeArmond died yesterday morning at
tue family residence. The funeral SER
vices will be conducted by Rev. j. G.
Jones this afternoon at 4 o'clt ok. Tho
remains will be inferred in the McClan-
ahan burying ground.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
JUSTICE JACKS0n'S SUCCESSOR
Judge Peckham, of New York,
Nominated as Such.

The Nominations of Secretary OF State
= olney and Attorney General Harmon
Also Sent co the Senate by the Pres.
de~nt-Peokham Believed to be Salts.
factory to Rnl and Other New York
Democrats.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
East Roanoke Revival.

The revival commenced on Sunday
night ut the East Roanoke B,ptisu
Church, promises to be q meeting of un.
usual interest. Good crowds are in at
tendance each night. The meeting is
being conducted by Rev. P. A. Anthony.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
To Sing at the Exposition.

Miss Joe Bieckley, q former pupil at
Hollins Institute, who la now visiting
Atlsnta. was selected as the represent
tative from South Carolina to sing on
Carolina day ct the Exposition. Miss
Bleckley has many friends and admirers
in this city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
or to Richmond.

Representative John L Hannah left
yesterday On the noon train for Rich
mond, and Senator NJ. Fl. Clayton left
last night to be present at the opening
OF tho present session OF the Legislature
which convenes to-day at noon.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Death OF Mrs Hartman.

Mrs. Eliza Hartman died at Norwich
yesterday at the age OF 80 years. The
remains will be inferred this afternoon
in the Enon Church graveyard at 3
O'Clock. The funeral ceremonies will
be conducted at the church.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
In the Courts.

In the Courts.
In the hustipgs court yesterday tho
case of Dawson VS.. E. Wilson & Co was
in progresa all day. The Ease OF R. Ii.
Gibbs vs. Miss Het,ie Graves occupied
the attention of tho circuit court.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Sheriff Siusher Here.

Sheriff Slusher, of Floyd county, was
In the city yesterday for the purpose Of
taking N s.. Underwood 10 the FLOYD
county j.il on the charge OF stealing
Two horses from William Ingram He
brought them 10 this city and was soon
arrested by Constable d II. Blackwell.
OF the county. and with the assistance
OF Officer Smith wGs locked up. He
was afterwards sent on to the grand
jury here or tho charge OF obtaining
money under false pretensa and was
yesterday served with e warrant from
the Floyd county authorities on tho
charge Of horse stealing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
CI0lh Cales.

Sc ca roublc Beaver Capes. velvet col
IS 10 Fnc Circular and also Double
ape. trimmed In ruws OF braid, 81 30
Sl0 % Al Satin lined Astrakhan Cnpes SD 80
kli o. sup rior Uouhlc capes, hne en-
broit.ry, tuli swrep. now At 49,. So on
SIG q All Sa.in-lined Asirakhan t'apes.
Ththet ctse "a AM 36 tnches long $40 on
*a0 /, q Finest nonblc Appllqucd
Capes ex "a fun sweep, at the bar
gain tce.,........ SIG nm
40 20 Tor nnc Imported Rough
BNuclc Stik Astrachau Cloth mil
tNry stNle, 90 Die found
nowhere less tnan S21.t0
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04

For the largest stock and lowest
prices in dinner, tea and ,oiletware
call at Tho K. H. Stewar. Furniture
Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04

LONDON. Dec "a special dispatch
from Naples says that Mount Vesuvius
Is in eruption. Three dis incs torrents
or lava are flowing from the crater,
burning chestnut groves along their
do"nward path and filling up tho pre-
cipices and rAvines.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
An ApproachipC Marriage.

The aunouucement has boen made Of
tho marriage OF Fergua Bowman 10 Miss
Eupaemia Emrie on December 25, ut 4
u III at the residence OF A. Bowman,
306 Commerce street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04

Marriage Liconse Issued
A marriage license was issued yes
terday by The clerk of the courts to
John Z. Trout, OF this city, and Miss
aelen McGuiro %Imboden, uf Richmond.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
West End rurnsoe to Start.

Tho West End Furnace, which has
bsen out Of blast for more.than a year,
will after going through . line general
repairs begin to fill up and go into blast
Friday. This is IN its present condition
one of Roanoke's most promising indus
tries ana will have on its payroll 1875
mon, nearly 100 Of whom will be con-
stantly employed. .
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Neck turtle soup and ball tonight at
the Wayside Inn

IF you would have tho largest stock
to select from and wish to purchase at
the lowest possible prices be sure and
call TT The E FL Stewart Furniture
Company for all articles in the furni.
,ure and carpet line.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Lecture on Paris.

Prof Otis T. Mason, who ia to deliver
a lecture on Paris at the First Baptist
Church on Friday night, December 6 is
curator a. the the National Museum,
Washington, d G. AS q special repre-
sentative OF this government at Paris
during tho late exposition he has had
exceptional opportunity to know tho
city we'll. The pictures to be used in
illustrating tho lecture will be exhib-
tied by q stereopticon upon . large
screen. a rare opportunity for a
pleasant evenings entertainment will
be afforded tho people of Roanoke.
TicFets may be bought at Johnson g.
Johnson's or L.. II. Brugh'5 for 25 cents.
The proceeds will be for the benefit of
the First Baptist Church.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
7 oys! Toys !!

Aoah's krks, laundry Sets,
Blocks, Ten-pins, Tool Chasts,
Guns, Magic Lanterns, Tin
Kitchens, lin Stoves, Checker
Boards, Tin Horns, Hobby
Horses .WheeibarroWs, SIeibhs
and Banks
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
a Worthy Charity.

Roanoke Lodge, No. 1877, b. P. O..
Elks. already noted for their acts Of
charity, are arranging again to make
happy and glad tho hearts OF the poor
children Of this city. To this end they
have arranged with Mr. Roland Reed,
the eminent comedian who ranks with
Sol. Smith Russell and Stuart Robson,
to proouce his RreStest success. THE
Politician" on Saturday, December 81,
the entire proceeds of which will be
devoted towards defraying the expenses
of their annual Christmas tree for the
little ones, who would be wise
deprived of the joys of this occasion.
The object Is q worthy one and should
meet with generous response. The Elks
have guaranteed Mr.. Reed a large aum
to come to Roanoke, as they wished 10
have an attraction that would please
everyone. Tickets are now being sold
by members Ut the lodge and at John.
son &c Johnson's. Everyone should
%patronize It,, as it is a worthy cause.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Millinery Goods.

An up.to.datc wcll.selected stock OF novelties,
Feathers. Birds, Flowers, etc.
Nacrc shaded and plain roses NJ 10c. bunch.
worth 2Sc., and NJ 19c., worth Soc.
Large Ostrich Tips, 3 In bunch, at 4sc., worth
Toe ana at f5c worth 81 rs.
Half Plumcs at $50, worth Gee.
Black birds at sc, worth loo.
Black Coqncs, Jet ed or plain, at &c.
Rhinestone ard Pearl buckles at I5c. and Csc.
worth 2bc and SIC.
A handsome French Felt shape. ..... 0sc.
Cniidfen's Felt Flats -. .............. 3Dc.
Ladies' Hnglish Felt HITS, all shapes
and Colors, worth 69c. ammonium. SOC.
Ladies' Fur Felt Hats. all the .Nobby"
and swell shapes. ............ 07c.
Laoies' Alpine 41c
Ladies' London Walking Hats, ready
trimmed, ought TO sell nj 81, for only i7c.
"Bike" Tam o'Shautcrs," the latest
wheel fad, sells elsewhere ct 81,
LOT ........... ..,....... ........... soc.
The regular IS; Jet Aigrettes. ......1ahc.
Black Cocque Plumcs loo.
Colored Mercury Wings........ ........ lOc.
Black Parrot Tail csc.
Black or Colored Qullls. DC.
Scotch tlaid Tam O'Shan,ers, Quill
trimmed-reenlar "nighlanders"... csc.
Bouc Q Tam O'Shan,crs, black o. colored
regular pric, 81 20, our price only soc.
Turk Caps, in Ktd and Navy, at......., g5c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Polics Court News.

PoI1cs COURT news.
In the police court yesterday Lee
Lind say, coiored. was fined So so for
being drunk on the streets. He had in
his possession q photograph which he
was trying I pawn for SIS. Jim Gay,
q colored BOY, was assessed $40 for carry
ing @ razor. Six colored c~rap-sbooters
were sent on to the grand jury, but were
released on their own recognizAnce.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
Black Dress Goods.

At &c. So inch wide All Wool Black Serge.
At oISc' 46 incn wide French Serge, very
AZ o9c. the yard, 81 nch Diagonal Cheyiot
serge; The best value In tho city.
AT S5c. tho yard, fine quality very heavy
Diagonal Cheviot. just the timing for winte2
Si,26 the yard, Handsome Quality Black
boncle Nov'lty' e4.inch wide, very desirable.
Cloaktng In Black only, A-inch wice.
a - on the yard. Now Black Astrachan.
o--inch wide. A good one. See them.
All tho great staples of he business are
mere in great assortment t.. M matter what
prices may be quoted to you as bats Inv
wonid-bc competitors, remember that no
price can be named TO low that II cannot he
duplicated here, and your interests ns our
patrons VIII be protected In every instance.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04

The Poultry Show.
The fourth annual show of the Roa-
noke Valley Poultry Association opened
yesterday unier very favorable circum-
stances. Che arrangements were ell
complete in sims, and while the atteu-
darce was no. Large, it was satisfactory
for the hcss day. All who visited the
shop vent away feeling that the ex
nibit is ny far tue beat ever held The
management nay well feel proud OF tho
character OF the specimens exhibited
j w. Nevlns, the judge, will arrive
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
"A POSITION OF STRICT NEUTRALITY
Resolution in Regard to Cuba and Spain
by Senator Call. of Florida.

Resolved, That the Government OF
the Unired States recognizes q condition
OF the war between the governments of
Spain and Cuba proclaimed and for como
time maintained by force Of arms by
tue people of Cuba, and the United
States OF America hereby declare that
they will maintain a strict neutrality
between tho contepding powers and
accede to each all tho rights of belliRer-
ents in the ports and territory of the
United States. The Congress- of the
United States protests and remonstrates
against the bsrbArous manner in which
the war in Cuba has been conducted and
the President is hereby asked TO take
stops as may ba expedient In his iudg-
ment TO secure cd observance Of laws OF
the war as recognized by civilized ma
tione."
Senate Proceedings.
Senator Vest re-introduced his bill Of
last session to prohibit the transportation
of cattle to foreign countries and also
his bills for the compulsory education
OF Indian children, and the settlement
of private land claims. Mr.. Chandler
introduced his bah for the exclusion Of
anarchists and also his bill for the
regulation of immigration.
Senator Frye introduced 9 bill pro.
Vlulng 10Y the mendm6 or tariff laws,
30 as to ad limit free of duty all material
used III tho construction or equipment
of vessels built in the United States.
He elso prevented several other bills
for the encouragement OF American ship.
ping and .American ship building, and
general bills to amend the laws relat-
ing to navigation, snd to prevent dis
crimination against American sailing
vessels engaged in the coastwise trade.
House Proceedings.
in the House O large number of bills
and resolutions were introduced, mtny
or them measures which failed during
the last session. Among those intro,
duced were the following: By Mr..
Powers, a bill to establish a uniform
system of bankruptcy; by Mr.. Mccall,
to amend the immigration laws; by Mr..
Wilson, to equaliza pensions on account
OF service in the Mexican war; by Mr..
Mahon. Incorporating the Maritime
Canal Company of Nicaragua, reported
by Rs representative Mallory from the
commerce .mmittee in the last Con-
gress; by Mr.. Cn;ckering, of New York.
10 ascertain the feasibility and cost of
constructing @ ship canal from the Great
Lakes to the Hudson river.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
of Mrs. Robertson.

Death of Mrs. Robertson.
Mrs. b. M. Robertson died yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at the ST.
James Hotel at the age Of 7s years.
The cause OF death was old age.
Deceased was the mothor of Mira. j. j..
Cox, wife Of b proprietor of the hotel.
The remains will bs shipped to- might
on the 1880 train to Petersburg. where
they will be inferred in the Blanford
Cemetery. The funeral services will be
held at the grave.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-04
The EIks Benefit.

Tho Elks Benefit.
When tho Elks of this city have a
benefit the poor of Roanoke are alwsys
the real benefciariesr They have sr-
ranged for such an annual event at the
Academy OF Music Saturday evening,
December 81. While the members in
good standing do the joyful and orna-
mental, Mr. Roland Reed is 10 take the
star role and do all the work in his ex.
circulating personation Of the typical
Poli.ioi4n It's a good thing. Go
and see II, for chari ;y's sake.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-23

work which was planned by the found
ers of our Association has not yet been
realized, though the walls of beautiful
building are rising on the college cam.
pus. Money will be needed to complete
this, and the other buildings already
planned, as we'll as to equip and furnish
them for work. 1t is proposed to es-
tablish Conservatory of Music and a
studio for the Art Department. Lom-
bard needs Gymnasium and Library
Building. By taking hold of any of
these projects, with the name of our
new President, G. Ellwood Nash, D. D.,
to inspire our efforts, | believe the WON
en- of Illinois would establish a perma
nent memorial, not only to themselves,
but to those who have gone before US.
may have exceeded the purpose of
the ladies who assigned me this topic
when touched upon the future work
of our Woman's Association. If 1 have
done SO I can only plead in extenuation
Of my mistake my deep interest in the
cause of Lombard as being that of our
denomination and my sincere conviction
that by engaging in great work for her
and pursuing it until we make it sue
cess we shall accomplish more for the
cause of Universaliem than in any other
way that now presents itself.
MARY CLAYCoMB CRUDE.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-23
OHIO NEWS LETTER.
NEW HAVEN.

The Missionary Alliance at this place,
holds devotional and social meetings
monthly, the last Saturday of every
month, which are always helpful. A
New England supper was given recent
ly. October 8, was spent with the Peru
Alliance socially. The New Haven AL
lance has protested against increase of
dues to State Alliance.
KENT.
Public services are we'll attended and
sermons of Rev. HI. K. Riegel are well
received. The Alliance is doing as well
as usual. A Festival of Days" is being
planned. Each day will represent some
domestic duty; viz: Monday will be
wash day." etc.
MEMORIAL SUNDAY AT RAYENNA.
The Ravenna church donates the first
Sunday of November each year, to SER
vices in memory OF departed friends.
Since the last memorial Sunday, Rev.
Andrew Wilson. pastor, has ofticiated at
seventy six funerals, four of them mem
bers of the church, and many OF the
others tried and true friends. The SER
vices this year we're peculiarly impress
sive as the memory of so many was re-
vived. The singing by the choir was
excellent. The subject for the morning
sermon was: Zone Family on Earth
and in Heaven" For the evening: Does
Death close to Sinners the Doors Of OPP
portunity for Salvation?" The house
was beautifully decorated, and congre-
cations large, and the services we'll cal
culated TO impress the value OF true
Christian faith.