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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
COST OF ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
4 HEARING on THE zURN BILL TO REDUCE
CHARGES IN NETWORK AND BROOKLYN

crz.pcrs IN Nr,w-YoRK AND BROOKLYN
Albany, Feb. IA hearing on the Zurn DILL re-
suc,ns the price OF electric lights in New-fork ana
prooklvn. was given today before the Assembly
Committee Electricity. Gas ana "a'ei 7"'''''
The bill Is follows:
II shall no. be Lawful, for any COMPANY or com,
NAMES organized to supply electric lights in cites OF
his State hayng SplaTh Of cent per light
per hour Cor each ncandescent nsht nor nor IMAM
FOUR cents per hour per light Tor each arc As"'
" luis representing the Edison Elumnat-
ing Company. Of New-York, opposed the nHi. Inc
electric Illuminating companies, ne SAD cou'o Ho'
AFFORD any reduction Even now the Edison com
many of New-York was the only one when paia
a dividend 10 stockholders. II a reduction was
made in the price paid by cities for illumination, the
companies would have to 90 out of business Inc
only reason that the Edison Company paid d!Vi-
6ends was first because the Edison name lent repu-
tation 10 tie organization; second because me pr
mary promoters OF the company had persiS'ehtIy
invested money In the plant and third, because Of
careful and prudent management
Mr. Zurn the lntroducer OF the measure. spoke
in favor OF the bill. lie said that In ew-foIk
cav gas sold for s. % per 1000 feet. giving with
a ave-foot burner lG 200 candlepowers The same
amount OF light by incandescent electric lights
would cost 81 10 The question Is reduced u the
cost OF production and 1t remains for the electric
light companies TO show that they cannot produce
the same amount Of light from a ton Of coA' a.
can the gas companies. and produce the SANE as
cheap II they are not dong So IL Coo ios on 1,
they cannot DO so. Tor IL Il a Wt4I-hlO'i "a
hat many electric lighting companies are confined
10 The use OF devices which are not Ne, Dtsl ~
.5e rlet nor the most economical in their opera
ton The public should not be competed 70 shouIaei
me expense OF bad management faulty eng ihter'h.
or any OF the sins Of omission or commission ..
these companies the persons VINO iianlpu!at,
them; it obviously no more man u.s. ma -
electric lighting companies, as light dispensers an
sallers should be governed by the same la~ wnlc =
b0iGs win other Ight producers and dispensers
and as light be- measured as ready d. az
other article OF mere handse II ioi3"s 'Iidi J., a
he rated al a certain value. whether pIOlu-eu ,Ds
gas or electricity There are means igr usts
,he amour: Of eh given at any sPecmel Pon' Gnu
a. N'ith neat the price depends upon me TWO Ia
TORS time and quantity Let the elecFic ns"I ~
~ FACE the issue OF cost OF proiuctiCn anu Ia
he conclusions which must be the logical outcome
from their pos tions 49, nu,
No action was taken on the b.I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
HEARING or GOOD ROADS BILLS
SENATOR KoEHLER THINKS THE CITIES wovL'
CIT 4 NAn I.AKGAlN OFT OF LlLEM

sr>,Top Korfrl.rp THINKS THE CITIES would
-
Gil BAD hNl''N'N ''' '' 4i'''"
,,,.-.. t,h =, Tho s,.,.. Finance Committee
.....- 80
gave nearing ms afternoon o" H'''"'' -''''
baurn's lul allowing counties 20 provide for the I'M
.... -, ...,, 81. ta,t,. ,rsc,asrn ,eforl
'i0' "''' "a ' - ' 49,, -
or other stone material the cost 70 be aS3SS'' ~
follows. Fifteen per cent the town or towns
,. ,- go. ,,,,..o...t ~ .e- con, on the r1inf,
"''oS' '''-' NV '''''' w - "'' ,
and - per cent on IN" state county Sup''''"'''-
ers OF roads are % be appointed. aad their plans
49, g., - al g.. ..o,-ss ~ s,tuerysors and ,he
az - - N.Y. - 80, ....,.., D..
stat" Engineer IN" 'r'oN I''f'S "'''S i''''-'. ~
IA. sr.cial Assembly Committee were also h~iof"
-. 49,. 49,, ,....
me committee iVf "'i''"s
John Collier Wright. president o' ne STATE ''Fl
Pods Association spoke IN favor % the four Good
,,,, RI, 60. ga ,Ir ,-o,.,f.s .h,, ,Ae
i'""'' '''''' ,..
benefited district may apply for Toa' ihpro'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
CHAIRMAN GIDEON's REPORT.

Chairman Gideon. OF tie Racing Board tneh READ
the report OF his committee. which was listened 10
with great Interest. Il recommended that IN pace
Of suspcnding class Il riders Tor i''''o' o''en0e'
a. 80 s,,,.,s.l. that a conservative step be taken
IN the question OF doing away with the class Il
racirg men but that they should no longer be
ssad a. amateurs too many records were now
being made all the country ana 'ha' hereafter
only onetA!rd quarter ard half-miie records should
h. allowed uaced or unpaced. outside OF those made
in regular competition, that next year regular
series OF meets should be held. making circuit.
- >, 49, i'm "a. south. one in the West. and
IN the North Mr.. Giie0ns reports showed that IN
isqt tn.re rad been - class Il men on the track.
ana that during las year the number had oeen IN
creased T. 573. Tlere ~ere ." slSpeiislShs uuins
,hs var of watch sixteen were permanent; and 800
elias. 4 men were transferred 70 class H. he
showed that the Assembly voted 70 present the bal
ance on hand TO Mr.. Gideon Tor the nara work ne
had dore .,-, ~,
factory az usual! AMI the veteran secretary was
never in better voice The treasurer reported that
the receots for the year were &.23 =. and the ex-
pendl;u.es 1900 -. leaving balance on hand ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
COST OF FINISHING THE CAPITOL.
THE LOWEST BIDS AND THE ESTIMATE FOR DAYS
rrnpK AMnI-NT TO 81. 1fGG4s.

TIN, LOWEST BIDS AND THE ESTIMATE FOX DAY =
WORK AMOUNT TO si.7GGCis.
Albany. Feb u.-At the meeting Of the Capitol
Commission this morning computations were made
=, the bids opened yesterday for completing the
ca,,,ol bv contract The lowest bidders are: For
,,o,k an centre section eastern facade, T. j CarNn
e. 90 Brooklyn. $685. OPS erecting towers etc,
Thomas Merriam d Co. Syracuse. SlsZS'i northern
s,,,hern and western porticos. Prescott Buckley q
20 teeseviie $4,000; eastern and western lobo.es
u ! Carln & Co. N39,l0. corridors adjoining
.os., staircase f. j. Cariin g. Co.. s22.4l4: erect
,, sl,v.iehts etc, l.. J. Carn & Co. ss2 lJS; I'm
.,It,,o APARTMENTS Of Controller and State Treas
ure- u 5 Hess Co, Ne"-1or 'o''4"' 'o'ai
for seven divisions. sS16SoS
c..a Architect Perry estimated that il would
- ,,,o 90 n complete the eastern approach and
49,. ,yos.ern staircase 10 be done by days work,
,h,s making the wAoe amount necessary 10 Dc
spent. sl.1e,e4s ..,.,.,.. ...,., g..
r.be Commission adopted a resolution "hich Il
,r.noittcd TO the Senate Finance COMMITTEE
u1i,.' ho, si.uGGis was the amount OF money
lid TO complete the WORK o'A ,eii'en'S "'Voi'-
- ,he resolution. giving IN detaii me low
pan.ei w md the estimate Of Mr.. Perry Mr..
est ID uhou.ed that TO finish the eastern approach
b north south ana eA ,,i tor az carvine would
wall OF xost 5s5 aad for competing he western
req .,se SIS 6GG. Of when ai is Si,'V .ts
stone cuttns' se'''''S
655 for eA afternoon meeting Of me Commission an
Hncndment was mace 10 me commlttec adding
FLED "aa,-es submitted TO IN. comm" ~ ,
10 me q 7lG6s the sum or $500, wn,r ,nr IN,
ing 10 St'n,s Judgment Will De leVeSs1il ~. -
COMMISSION -. sunplles and other continSencl s.
perv.son, Us directed to draw up FORM Oh con-
MI. aa3 bond for sigma uIe ~ Wednesday next
IRA Commission ad)ouFheu INN
at 10 me appropriation is running '0" ''' ''e" Wal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

GRADUATES OF WILLIAMS GIVE 4 RECEP-
TION FOR TIE NEW MEMBER OF
THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF
THE SUPREME COURT.


In the Hotel Waldorf last night the Alumni AS
ISOLATION OF Williams College gave reception anu
sumner in honor Of William Rumeey. OF the class of
'6l The entertainment Was in celebration o. the
appoirtnent Of Justice Rumsey the Appellate d.
vision OF the STATE Supreme Court The reception
was held from $50 until o'clock. In the upper par
lors Of the Waldorf. and after that an Informal
supper was served when the members were AT
liberty 10 smoke ard chat and recall old times with
the guest OF the evening. plano In corner
OF the room. and the guests sang many songs OF
Williams.
The Executive Committee having charge OF the
entertainment made Up OF cambridge Colby
chairman: Charles W West. DR. Charles II. knight.
benjamin Norton. Or. Harry s. Lenke. Frederick
Ccller and John II. Denison. In addition 70 tnls
there was "A special committee OF reception TO Mr.
Rumsey, comprising Charles Buckley Hubbeu. Will
am =. Putney. Augustus {. Brown and Frederick
H. Jenn.nSs . ~ 49,,
Among those present Jacob F. Miller John
s Whitman. Dr Thsyer. F f. Thompson, DR.. Guerrl-
man II. :. Banks. ". h. Saford r. =. ATWOOD.
Harry Knox. r. Cook, 7. D.. l. smith. Dr Porter
John Stafford. John Sheppard. +. 5 SrnedleyI j. L.
1ioodridge. Harry Adriance. o. @. Barton. William
d. Grang~. j. " Scaermerhorn and Eugene NJ Jer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
FOR THE BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL.

\ arga number Of people attended the enter'ain-
men, and reception OF the Beth Israel Hospital So
,,a.v a, the Lcnox Lyceum. Fifty-nnth-st. and
Ma iison-ave. last night. The entertainment con-
sste-l u, selections by we.-known actors ana 40
trssses The money derived from the AFFAIR Will 80
toward the expenee OF the new hospital, wncn wiz
be erected at jefferson and Chrys;e SITS, al cost
Of 10000. -, <.,.. -.
Joseph simon chairman Of the Committee on
Arrargemen;s and J. ;. Weinberg OF the Press
committee \ dance wound up the entertainment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
CIGAR MlNUFACTURERS DINE.
. SILVER Loving CUP PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT
HEYMAN.

SILVER LOVING CUP PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT
HEYMAN
The fifteenth anniversary dinner OF the Cigar
Manufacturers Association OF New-York city
was given last evening at the Arena Covers were
laid for hny persons r. Heyman. the president
Of the association. occupied the seat OF honor. In
tho course OF the dinner a silver loving cup was
,,-esertel 10 him. and he made speech OF thanks
Murray Brothers. Harry Peckham and Daniel w J.
Dunn AIDED in entertaining the members and
guests. ,,-S...
Among those present were BenIlmin Liehien-
stein. Joseph Iiernshe m. ID. Newmark. Morris
Wise : Levy :. Gutenberg. \. Rosenthal. !. FL
lis0n T H. Delano. Samuel Heyman. Louis Lowen-
stein Walter Schnher. Solomon Il: Lichtensteln
William 4 Ne.s0n. Ferdinand Hirsch. H. J. Luce
F. Regensb urg Dennis c. Brussel. NJ Foster Leo
Sch.esnger. DR.. Oppenhemer. VI. Fltzsmmons. "
y Parsons IT.. j. H. McPke. NJ F. Flaherty. r.
p Stachelberg. VI. Hilson. l. p. Lies and William
W!c..S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

ros h,sad ,,,o, the idea tha, there was not SUM-
cent travel on the Nnth-ave line 70 ,ro5cr
running of moro trains. Mr.. Tranor the my -
% ~ 6'l ai,ocafei favorable report by the com
Mite The public in New;York4- mn Ne had s%u made
anniiration many times for more trains. Dut hd4
failed 70 get, them The biz wa: not 5s srar,y Of
majority of the committee that it will he acted upon
faVOrablV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

the League however. giving It's , assurance ,p UI
moral and financial support. The Arls'.o'th o,
,n. tofnra Tho - stature il the result. 80 far as
New-York state Is concerned. therefore, the hrss
night win be made I'm the Legislature ins'eau Ul
IN co,irt- Similar bills contemplated III W.
different states and blI having the SAM OBJ
ierr in view has been introduced IN congress,
Wh,. ~. ras,ifs Of these efforts Will be can or
course OILY b@ ,onjeetured but your commits pih me
Ta,tn1.,l board Of Trade OF Cycle Manufacturers
Win - view To- bringing every possible aid and In
huence TO bear toward the passage OF the meas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST ~ KENTUCKY.

Frankfort Ky. Feb. 1.-THE Senatorial contest
seems 70 be approaching crisis. Five sound money
Democrats and many conservative republicans
want TO make an agreement TO let the Senatorial
election 20 for the session and attend TO pressing
legislative business Or. Hunter is begging for one
more chance and II he II. II is thought unseate
ing iscilcs viii be starred TO- morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Four new vlce-presldents OF the ASSOCIATION were
chosen They are J. r. Hanson, OF Macon, "a:
C. d. Mitchell OF Chattanooga, Tenn; Charies
Fletcher OF Providence, and ex-Mayor C. A.
Schieren. OF Brooklyn. -, -. =.
The next meeting OF the association VIII not %
held until late IN the present year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

II. ". Tower. Boston.
: II. Knox. Buffalo.
( ;. WoodwOrth. ScrantA
IMPERIAL.
!. ; Grey. Syracuse.
W. {. Hunter. Chicago.
7. G. Carson. Pittsburg.
A. q. German. Denver.
+. J. Wickisser. BaltimoM
". Johnston. Wilkesbarrs.
PARK AVENUE.
J. G. Horton. North Care
C. !. Tisdalc. North Caro-
c. l.. Hulc,,. North Caro-
lima.
w. Jones. Troy.
+. :. Hooper, Rochester.
A. T.. Angler. Boston.
ID. +. {. Niles & wife.
Buffalo.
". J. Daily & wife. Ogdens-
burg.
c. NJ Newton. Little Rock.
Ark.
NJ. Peters. stockbridsA
Mass.
ST. JAMES.
G.. A. Muller. Philadelphia
&c. II. Durham a. wife. Phil
afelphla.
J. X. Recks & wife. Philar
delphia.
=. &. Robinson. Elmira.
J. Dickson. Pittsburg.
W. H. Mccarthy. PittsbuT
Mrs. l.. L. Hooper. Phils-
delphia.
Miss VI. T. Hughes. Philar
delphia.
l. f. Cook and wife, New
ark.
A. T. Cox and family. Boz
ton.
I. II. Marin. Albany.
D. q. stewart. Pittsburg.
STURTEVAST.
:. 9. Jones. Cornwall.
&. McCaf,erty. Washington.
K. l.. Shelter. Washington.
+. &. Flynn & wife. Joliet,
T. ~ +. weaver. baltimore.
II. Graham. Philadelphia.
e.. &. keeisr. Troy.
l.. =. Crsndall. Troy.
VI. l.. Fitch. Grand Rapids.
Mich.
J. !. McNa,r. Pittsburg.
q. Il. Vernon. oakland. Cal
WEsTMINsTER.
+. VI. O'Connor. Arlingtoa.
Mass.
J. T.ee. Revere. Mass.
J. W'diar. Cleveland.
b. W. Boyd & wife. Baltimore
Mss !. keenan,. Philadel-
I phia
Mrs. \. Bath. Cleveland.
- =. :. Dirrler. Cleveland.
{. 7. Low. Kokoaana.
n. \. Greene & Wife, CO.
noes.
G.. KEENAN, & wife. Wash
'. .nRton.
r. C. +. Caniages. Brooh-
line. mass.
Miss +. candages. Brook
J, line. Mass.
Miss p. T. Candages. Brook
Inc, Mass.
J. q. Mos-ley & wife. Boz
ton.
N. 7. McManus Lawrence.
:. ~ -.
T. o.. .icNanus. Towanda
Penn.
y. y. pubb. Willlamsport
Penn.
= +. Hedden. Hartford.
y. p. Church. Tivertoo,
T. HoigsOn. Buffalo.
II. : Harris. Belyicer~
y. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
FOR LATER TRAINS on N1NTH-AvE.

FOR LATER TRAINS oN Mn
Albany Feb. Hi. l.. Lyman 'ep'eso"'."e '"'
Manhattan Elevated Railroad OoinpanS' ~
", C,,,. .,,,ssred before the Assembly Railroads
C,o,,o,.,e. MS afternoon In opposition 10 the
rrainor bill compelling the Ninth-ave road 10 10"
rs cars up 10 midnight Mr.. Lyman-s oppos-.--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

~ ~ 4s4 49,
ALBEMARLE.
II. O.cott. Albany.
II. :. Walsh. Albany.
". Bruce. Albany.
Il. ". Ellis. Philadelphia.
\. &. Hetherlngton. Pnila-
delphia.
J. Lang & wife. Richmond
va.
+ =. Wilmerd.ng. Orange.
e. Brandt. iaris.
Mrs. y. l.. Cheney. Nelles-
Is. Mas.
r. X. Dunn. 81. Paul.
j. VI. Loughead. Phiiadei
Miss cheney. Wellesley,
Mass.
g. Browning. Cincinnati.
BROADWAY CENTRAL
T. II. sylvester. Boston.
a. b. Peay y. Worcester
Mass.
F.. Ellasberg. Selma. Ala.
". r. Ferguson. Burling
ton.
- Brin. Waxahachie. Tex.
j. L. Rice. Rochester.
J. =. Verhine. Union CITY
Tom
9. L. Calvert. Cincinnati.
II. Regensberger, Denison
Tex. go
C. r. Johnson. Decatur. Ill
r Tallman. Mason. Mich.
Il. =. jenkins. Whitewright
Tex.
f.. .. SKIES, Hartford.
J. y. clark. Topeka.
+. Zeigler. Baltimore.
". a. ZOok. birmingham
Ala.
Z. smith. Grange. England
II. J. Tottineha,n. ttica.
Mrs. T. T. Eaton. Louisville
;. X. Witt. chicago.
BRUNSWICK.
II. {. Radf0rd. Boston.
u. l.. Morris x wife. Bal,i
more.
\. Texdin. KatoLah,
". :. Wilkinson. Baltimore
q. L. parkor. Denver.
\. ". e.. Williams, Hart
fOri.
Tn. R.v. g. l.. stevens !
wife. Philadelphia.
K. If. Thompson. Troy.
GILSEY.
q. Il. Pal. Saratoga. y J
q. !. lae. Troy.
NJ. Bowen. Lexington, Ky.
T. ". Brigg. Chicago.
". i. Smith. Philadelphia.
:. n. Brown & wife. Al
bany.
T. q. stone. Paris. X.
J. 7. Runsry. Boston
-. W. Garrett. Milwaukee
/. -. Underwood 4 WIZ
MINNEAPOLIS.
SIC Tooker Il wife. Mime
apOiis
A B. Breckenridge. Trer
ton.
l. NJ. Ant.ssa.s. Rocheste
HOFFMAN,.
:. Israel. Charleston. :.
:. Hays. Indianapolis.
\. NJ Hopper. Baltimore.
". II. briggs. L. :. y.
J X. Einst~in. savanna
Ga.
2. Parker. Philadelphia.
| y. vs.. Hopper. baltimore.
J. T.. BroGhead. Flemin.
ton. y. J.
\. Graft & wife. 81. Lou,
G.. :. Prindie. Washington
H. ;. Ram -de.l. \ewOurg.
r.. O. Mitchell. Newburg.
HOLLAND
:. 3 Walker. Boston.
W. +. Clark. Chicago.
". Jones. London.
7. l.. pitkln. Chicago.
J. 3. Keys. Detroit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The propr!etcrs Of the leading hotels were az
res last r.ght 10 find accommodations for all the
guests who registered Every house was filled. ana
at a comparatively early hour there were no rooms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

1862 OS. with a slight balance yet to be sent IN 10
the chairman OF the Transportation Committee
MI.RPHY TO EE REINSTATED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

be dropped trora the force in the construction de-
par,ment Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

vi RIM ~ d. Nt-l.''I y -
The Racing Board in session until an early
hour this morning. and Il was decided that Cnar'e5
Murphy. suspended with Cabanne and Titus. should
be reinstatel Tee testimony OF TITUS was Hi'' ~
have been dana gIg - himself and to Caoanne'
and Mr. Gideon is Of the opinion that neither OF te
riders viii be reinstated The League mas es'ao-
lished a precedent ia this case which may cause
the organization some trouble n the fuiure
The report Og President Wilson. Whcn. covers
In part the reports Of the other Of. cers oi the co
mittee- and which shows briefly how the I-easue
stands was read. II brief. The president toII
how during the .ast year the Executive 'omnii,e
had been forced by the debt hanging over t'ic
League to retrench wherever possible ana tnat III
consequence many reforms which X would Ike 70
have Instituted were not attempted He spoke OF
the excellent showing made by the League no"
both a. 10 members and finances. and sali that ne
hoped the increase in membership which began Lbs
year would continue during the coming year me
best part OF the speech was devoted to aiVocA.-
lng the lncorp 81 the League. He recon-
msndei that t0e Assembly pass reso.uuOn iOr 'hs
appointment Of committee 20 ask the Marylahl
LEGISLATURE for an act ID; Incorporation. By D'hS
INCORPORATED in this state the League could con,
t.nue on the same lines as heretofore, ana WOULD
have TO make changes. as II would II IL WSfe
incorporated in many other states or by the regular
methods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Baltimore, Feb. 1.-Two OF the most important
questions In the eyes Of the ri lers OF the wheel in
this country settled at the second days Sos
sion of the League OF American Wheemen in Royal
Arcanum Hall to-day. As the honors were evenly
divided between the North and South. everybody
ought TO be satisfied New-York and Massachusetts
made such strenuous battle for Sterling Elliott Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
AGREAT DAYFOR WHEELMEN
STERLING ELLIOTT ELECTED PRESIDENT
OF THE LEAGUE.

LOUISVILLE GETS THE ANNUAL RACE MEET FOR
THIS yEAR-sUsPENSION OF CHARLES MUIR
PLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF CHAIR
MAN GIDEON AND OTHER LEAGUE ~
OFFICIALs-CORsUM ELECTED
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT.
AND OTHER OFFICERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
IS MR.. MORTON IN THE WAY,
,Exow HOLDING BACK THE GREATER
NETWORK BILL.

.,,r GOVERNOR SEES IN 1T A MENACE TO HIS
c.xD1pACY-A CONFERENCE OVER THE
RA1NEs ELL. WHICH is TO BE RE
PORTED THIS WEEK CoGGE-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-02
Silks! Silksl

Have just added to our lines of COL
ored Taffeta Silks several new very
stylish shades. See them. These are
the very latest things out for Waists.
In Black Silks we offer eome rare
values. ss we'll as new and desirable
styles.
Al $50 the yard, big line of large
inquired Black Brocade Satin Duchess,
regular price 81. We are selling them
at $50.
AT s7fc, 9 pieces of Black Figured
Armure Silk. Worth 81.
AIS 7Nc, good heavy quality Black
peau de Sole Silk. Worth 81; to go at
S71So.
AtSl, an extra quality OF full 27.inch
wide Black Satin Duchess. Worth 81.25
the yard.
AT 49c the yard. pieces of good
heavy quality Black Surah. just the
thing for Innings.
At 40c the yard, good quality all silk
Black Taffeta Silk. Worth Csc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-02
Underwear! Underwear T!

We have now ready complete lines
Ladies', Misses and Children's Und
wear. Our lines embrace every ysri.
OF weight, color and sizes for All, fl
the wee infant to the full grown msl
woman Extra sizes in several lines
at 17c, l case Ladies' Good He
Quality Fleece-lined Vests, embre
cred around neck and down front.
regular $50 Vest.
At $50, Lsdies' Extra Quality VI
and Pants in the bsss possible value
the price.
at 500, Ladies' Vests and Pant.
the celebrated "B. make. The
best value In the market for soc.
A. 75c, Ladies' Wove Vests asd D
either white or grhY, in the unspp..
able "Oxford"5'out underwear. -
make Is tbs most comfortable in
armhole 81 any Vest made-does
cut. This Vest Is worth $50.
AsSl, the best grade OF the "Oxf,
Gut jersey Ribbed Wool Underwea,
ladies In Vests and Pants; all eli
either Vests or Pants In gray or WI
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-02
Black Dress Go0ds.

Never so many pretty new things in
Black Goods before. There Ire hum
dred styles or more-rough goodg, mo-
dunn rough goods and smooth silky fn-
ished weaves. Anything you may want
In Black or Mourning Dress Goods at
very low pricec.
at 25c the yard, very fine all wool
BLACK French Serge, the equal Of any
serge offered In the country at the price.
at $50, 36inch wide all wool heavy
Vale Clay Serge; worth SOC.
At SOC the pard, 3s-inch wide all wool
Black Boucle. Very desirable.
AT 69c the yard, 10 inch wide new
Granite Cloth. Ohe of the latest fabrics
of tho season.
at 75c the yard, heavy Black Tufted
Cheyiot. Very popular.