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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Blanket Business,

Our blanket business is assuming
gigantic proportions as is attested by the
hundreds of pairs already sold Some
more big cases of them just opened for
this weeks distribution:
THE GRAY ONES FIRST. One case
go pairs heavy silver grey (the silver
color does not affect their sterling quail
ties) generous siZe-waranted pure wool
iilling-no better to be had for less than
81. 80, and the blankets are here to back
the assertion-our price $3.50 pair.
One case very dark grey ileeced blan-
kets 12-i extra large-i.nd these are only
Sl.25 pair. Another case (S5 PAIRS, good
size, medium weight, grey marked 1914,
worth Toe and they 90 for soc pair.
Heavy 1914 Grey Blankets 81 per pair;
dark grey Ia blankets, extra heavy
Sl.25; 10.l heavy grey Blankets, So III
heavy grey Blankets, So
THE WHITE BLANKETs-One case
heavy California Blankets right from the
mills ut San Diego, Cal.-onc of the pref
tiest blankets madc-value IS. 15-they
are to be rushed of at only 81
One case 12-4 extra heavy Blankets,
warranted every fibre pure wool, both
warp and filling-worth anybody's six
dollars-$j.
fine wool, both warp and filling. heavy
weight. No greater value ever shown, 81
One case 1914 Blankets, warranted alb
solutely all pure wool, both warp and fill
ing mot coarse hairy stuff, but fine clean
wooD, only 50. 10 and they are we'll worth
1915.
One case Ia big hcecy Blankets-very
strong value-a big trade clincher--only
81 pair
One case l0-4 long fleece Blankets, they
go at 15c pair-should he 81
One case 10-4 white Blankets at only
soc pair.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
PERTINENT BRIEFS.
Snap Shots at Home News and
Other Things.

Rain, rainy.
Yes; it's damp
1t is very like fall
The weather is disagrceable.
And the cold wave is coming.
tbs the early chestnut that catches the
worm.
Roanoke is sadly in need of more school
accommodations
Overcoats and umbrellas were in great
demand yesterday.
Judge John w Woods is i'll at his
home on Campbell avenue
y number of Roanokers attended the
court ut Fincastle Monday.
Rings of silver horse shoe nails are
among the latest campaign fancies.
There are over 800 children in Roam
okc out of schools What is the 1nntter?
j. B. Traynham, deputy sergeant, has
been confined to his bed for several DAYS
by illness.
w. f. Hannah, IL brakeman on the Nor
FOLK and Western, was run over and killed
at Norfolk.
Tax Collector Coon will be around for
bis taxes soon. Get your gun and be on
the lookout
Police Officer Vest is reported AS being
no better, although his friends hone for
his recovery.
few days of weather like we had yes-
terday would make the fall trade nick nm
considerably.
In time of peace, prepare for war''-
i''fe your ammunition always ready in
the advertising campaign.
On account of the Crow trouble in Phil
adelphla the Bryan ticket has been
strengthened by 40, 600 votes
G. G. Landlord is very sick with mala-
rial fever ut his home On Luck avenue
His little child is also very low with
pneumonia.
Emanuel Hibarger's family will return
from Roanoke to Hagerstown next week
MI Hlbarger will continue in business in
hoanoke for the present. Hagerstown
Mail.
Bonnie Scotland is the subject of
the illustrated lecture to be delivered nv
rev. IL. I. Anderson, Jr., ut the Second
presbyterian Church on Friday night.
October 10. US
1t is reported that upon certain condi-
tons John ID. Rockefeller will present The
University of West Virginia with n hand :.
some building to be used as n school of
art and music and dormitories for vouno
women students.
You should see the 40 cent Night Gown.
embroidered and of good muslin. mr. ss,rhe
Bazaar
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Flannels.

EXtra heavy Scarlet Flannel, warranted
all pure wool and will not fade-such
rare value is seldom to be seen, 25c.
Our medicated Scarlet Flannel, extra
weight, ut 33c, is IL great sellcr-only two
or three pieces,left.
Heavy all-wool Grey Twilled Flannel
only-25c.
54-inch half-wool Grey Flannel 25c.
Greatest value OH earth, our 27-inch
Creama Flannel, all pure wool, at 25c.
36.inch cream all.wool Flannel at only
33c, cheap ut dee.
Try our fine Lambs Wool Flannel at
SOC.
32-inch Lambs Wool Flannel, dc.
36.inch Lambs Wool Flannel, soc.
SPECIAL-Opened yesterday one lot
fine Cream Wool FLANNEL, ms soft and
pretty as you ever saw-well worth
81 l.2c-this goes out us trade surprise
Mt 2jc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
WATT, RETTEW & CLAY.
Eiderdowns.

We have contracted with the leading
manufacturer of Eiderdown in the Uni
ted STATES to furnish us large quantities
of these goods this season.
Opened yesterday one case all wool
heavy Eiderdown i'll cream, pink, baby
blue. sky blue, navy, garnet, cardinal,
medium grey, dark grey, tan and brown.
Value generally 81 12c. Our great leader
ut only % cents.
One case Pure Lambs Wool (the pretty
happy material resembling eiderdowm
heavy weight, in brown, tan, grey, car
dinal, cream, sky blue and pink, nowhere
to be found less than 50c-our price is 42c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
CAUGHT IN VANCOUVER.
O. W Legg Ex-Treosurer of Pike Couu-.
ty, Ohio, and an Alleged Defaulter.

g. " Legg Ex-Treos,irer of Pike Coup-
ty, Ohio, and an Alleged Defaulter
Vancouver, B. c., Oct 12-The local
police have arrested G.. w. Legg, en-
Treasurer of Wavelly, Pike county, Ohio.
who is said to be IL dcfaulter for over
SlO,OuU, and for whose arrest Il reward is
offered by Pike county.
Legg arrived here on September 7 and
registered ut II hotel under the name Of
j. j. Mannng, Cincinnati. Ohio. He
was well dressed and apparently had
plenty of money. After II few DAYS he
left, but returned October >, registering
under the same name, On his second
visit it wac notice that he was drinking
heavily, and lis he appeared to lie sick, n
doctor was called in. The physician said
he was suffering from an affection of the
liver, caused by heavy drinking. and pre-
scribed for him. Legg then disappeared.
The hotel keeper notified the police,
and they located him two days later. He
said he had been out to Hastings, SUBJ
urban resort near here, and when found
he was without n watch, chain or money.
lie was verging on delirium tremens and
confessed to the police his real name and
crime. Information has been sent 20 the
OHIO authorities, and meanwhile he is be-
ing held
school books and supplies at lowest
prices Gravatt's Fair, 8 Salem avenue.
we have a wonderful bargain in n new
Haines Bros. parlor grand piano. Will
sell it at 4 sacrifice. j. h. Rogers &: Co
Look out for Andrews belcd team
w. *. Andrews 81 Co. have been in the
coal business since 1880. They think they
know how to please you.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Comforts.

Good heavy comforts SOC, &c 1-2c and
75c.
Nice heavy, weight Comforts, full size,
stuffed with white cotton, at S1.25 and
S1.50
One case decided beauties Mt $l.15
Two cases celebrated imperial red ones
warranted not to stain or fade, stuffed
with Sea Island cotton, $500.
One case real Eider,lown Comforts,
made of the finest French Satinc,''a hand
some ms silk-only So, cheap at Sc 80
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
ON TO CUBA.
A Noted Indian Scout and Fifty Sharp
shooters to Sail Soon

shooters to Sail Soon.
New York, Oct. 13.--The World this
afternoon says: .George.T A. Bartalet
formerly United States scout ut Wound
ed Knee, South Dakota, sand one of the
best sharpshooters in the country, has
been engaged by the Cutans in this city
to take band of fifty sharpshooters to
Cuba to aid the insurgents. ysgssS -. ..iLSs "a FL
The party intended to sail ior''the West
Indian island yesterday, but owing to
the failure of n number OF sharpshooters
to arrive in the city Sunday, the depart
IRE had been postponed. There are in
New York awaiting transportation to
Cuba thirty two men -ho have been Ell.
gagged by the federal government in sub.
DUNG the Indians in Western States The
Cuban managers have engaged these In
dian fighters to assist the insurgents.
The sharpshooters are in hiding in
different parts of the city where they will
remain until they receive instructions
from their leader to he ready'to sail from
n port short distance from New York.
Bartalet's companions are Seth Hatha-
way, another Government scout, and Har-
ry Is. Williams, who says he is IL "scolt.
guide. interpreter, sharpshooter and san
witch eater" Both men belonged to Gen.
Crooks command in 49,
When the ghost dances of the Indians
eliminated in n collision with the Gov
eminent forces at Wounded Knee, S. d.,
in December, 1890, Bartalet was Gen.
Miless chief scout and had charge of the
Indian police, who helped to rout the red
skins. So Hsga
Bartalet is reticent Concerning his trip
to Cuba. He simply says he and his par
ty will go to the island unless they arc
prevented from doing so by Government
authorities. He has obtained all the guns
and ammunition his men will require.
United States Marshal Mccarthy said
to. day that he had received no instruc.
tions to prevent the departure from this
city Of Barta let and his detachment.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Sheeting Special.

One case of the celebrated Mohawk Val
ley unhleached Shooting, the o. width,
actually measures rs inches by the yarp
stick)-this IS a good standard make and
one of the very best medium priced sheet
ings in the markct-it is to 90 at ONLY
10 CENTS.
Our would-be competitors will try to
show YOU ''as good'-don't take it, Ours
is 80 per cent. better than AIRY ether mt
this price in Roanoke. See our big line
of sheetings-we handle nothing cheap or
trashy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
He Sings PROTECTION Once MORE
MAJOR MCKINLEY HAD a GOOD
CHANCE YESTERDAY,

And He Improved it, to Give Vent to His
Views of His Most Cherished Alma
Delegation of Pennsylvania Miners
Takes Advantage OF the Free Hanna
Excursion, and to Them Mckinley
Tells of the Beauties of Protection, n
III Mckinley.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Chenille Curtains.

In addition to the many big values al
ready announced, we mention this special
which goes on salo this week (only 80
pairs in this lot.)
Full yards long, generous width, da
doed ut top and bottom, long heavy tassel,
fringe at top; colors, medium brown,
golden brown, garnet, maroon olive, old
rose, old blue, dark peacock blue, only
50. so per pair.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
silks! silks!

At Toe, the latest in black 3rocade
Satin, designed especially for separate
skirts or separate waists-thc new large
dcsigns-don't fail to see it 30 inch.
You can't get n better foi 81.
At 50c, 20-inch Black Taifeta, all pure
silk.
At 75C, 2G-inch heavy Black Taffeta
At 25c, 1S-inch China in black and col
ors-all silk.
At SOC, our great favorite in colored
China Silks, an excellent grade, 23-inch.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Ladies' capes and Jackets

This department is now fairly teeming
with business. 1t is daily being filled
with the choicest things. We are saving
money to hundreds of buyers. Why not
you try us? The department is under the
personal supervision of the manager, as
sisted by two competent .salcswomen.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

We are now in our new quarters.
Everything new aud inviting. Call in to
see us. j. f.. Rogers & Co., No II
Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Roanoke, Va, July 20, 1866.
r. NJ. Sutton e. Co,
Importers and Jobbers,
Dry EoOda md No.;o

Baltimore, Md
am NOW opening up, at my sample
rooms, Hotel Lee, Roanoke, Va, the
largest and most complete line of fail and
winter samples of dry goods and notions
| have ever handled, which I offer to the
merchants of the city and surrounding
country at rs low prices as same goods
can be bought in any of the Eastern mar
kets. Respectfully,
d. c. BOOTH.
Agent for r. NJ. Sutton & Co
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

w. X. ANDREWS & co,
The up-to.date coal dealers. 210 Salem
avenue, handle the celebrated West Vir-
ginia splint coal. Won't you.try some
of IT. -
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

Hot and cold lunches served in dining
soom ut Catogni's confectionery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
a DELIGHTFUL AFFAIl

The opening musical reception at the
rooms OF the railroad department. of the
y. NJ. c. y. in the West End last night
was most delightful affair. The num-
Der of ladies' and gentlemen in attendance
was large and the programme was carried
out most successfully. Mrs. Hattie
Woodwam's singing charmed all who
heard her, ard the vocal solos of George
W. Fetzer were also admirably rendered.
The piano solos of Miss Allie Spindle were
very enjoyable features of the programme,
rs; were also the banjo solos of DIR. g. J.
Thompson. The recitatons by Misses
Sallie Moody, Nina Reeves and Eva Hart
We're very creditable to these young ladies
ana elected hearty applause. The string
quartette, though mentioned last, was by
no means least in the pleasures of this
most delightful reception, which all who
were present would much enjoy u repcti-
tion of at an early date
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
Agent for r. NJ. sutton g. Co

w. X. Andrews & Co.. 2l9 Salem ave.
nue. are prepared to furnish on short no
tice Pocalontas, Toms Creek, Banner,
Russell Creek, rhacker, Red Ash, Kim.
ball, Brush Mountain, Anthracite and
Splint coal. Look out for the belled
teams.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14
COMING AND GOING

4 IN
Miss Annie Fox, of front ROYAL, and
Miss Lille Allen, oil Limderdale, are Wis.
lting Mrs Vines on Gilmer avenue n. w.
Miss Zula Cox, of Wytheville, is visit
ing Mrs. L. w. Hudson, on Gilmer ave.
nue. II. w.
Mrs. J. l.. Eakin and little daughter,
Mary Halle, of Blackslurg are visiting
Mrs. Eakln'S nleces, the Misses Eakin,
at No 343 Campbell avtnue $. w.
E. II. Reese returned from a business
trip to Fincastc yesterday.
Miss Myrtle Adams, bf Bedford CITY.
who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs w.
j. High, for the past few months, re-
turned to her home yesterday
Miss Mary Beaver, of Lexington, is on
visit to her cousins, The Misses Dull,
Mt o25 Roanoke street.
Deputy Collector StutZ, of Martins
vile, was in the city yesterday
II. l.. Tuggle went to Christiansblre
yesterday on business.
II. c. Taylor and bride, of Christians
burg, who have been visiting the family
of Harris Hoge, left yesterday for Abing-
doh.
n. ID. Rice. Of Worth, w Va. "A former
Roanoker, was here yesterday.
EFJohn Engleby went to Pulaski yester-
day on business.
NJ. c. Pelton, of Christinnsburg, was
in the city yesterday.
Geo. l.. Bennett, of the Interior Lum-
Der Company, returned to Interior Giles
county, yesterday after pleasant visit to
friends in this city.
Harris Hoge returned yesterday from
campaign tour i'll Henry county.
Judge Il. b. Claiborne has returned
from campaign tour in North Carolina.
j. a. Hooker, n Patrick county mer-
chant, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Gilchrist and son,
Walter. are visiting the family of ]. X.
Gilchrist mt COB Eighth avenue s. ".
Capt. w. Colin Bass returned to his
home in Norfolk yesterday after IL pleas
ant visit to his daughter, Mrs. G. d. Fox
David w. Flickwir, of the. Shenandoah
Furnace was in the city yesterday.
G. w. Crumpecker has returned from
Bristol, where he has opened up a law
Office.
G. c. Jones returned yesterday from a
business trip through Southwest Vir-
ginia in the 'nterests of the Roanoke
Chemical Company.
Miss Lucille kilby, one of Staunton's
most popular young ladies, arrived in the
city yesterday and is the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Frank West ut $40 Jeffer-
sDn street.
Col. Plummer, of New York city. ar
rived i'll the city Yesterday from Fincastle
and will address the Republicans to.
night.
Geo. NJ. Muse, county treasurer of
Roanoke county, went to Richmond last
night.
Rev. w. o. Ross and wife, of Hollins,
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. j. II.
Witt, ut GIG Franklin road
NJ. c. Thomas and family have returned
from Crocketts Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. J. j. Cox left on the noon
train yesterday for Richmond and other
eastern cities.
W. b. NanLear returned yesterday
from visit to his old home in Staunton.
"A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
The opening musical reception at the
rooms OF the railroad department. of the
4 81,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

You should see the 40 cent Night Gown,
embroidered 81 and of good muslin, at ''The
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

school books and supplies at lowest
prices. Gravatt's Fair, 8 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

We have wonderful bargain in n new
Haines Bros, parlor grand piano. Will
sell it ut q sacrifice. j. f.. Rogers &; Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-14

Look out for Andrews belled team.
w. *. Andrews 81 Co. have been in the
coal business since 1880. They think they
know how to please you.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-07

give her new life and strength and vitality. 1t will
fill ont the hollows in her checks. bring color to
her lips, brighten her eyes, and make her really
and truly woman. The Favorte Prescription i"
is of nestimabe value ut three stages in the lives
OF every woman-when the girl becomes a woman
when the woman becomes a mother and when the
mother becomes incapable of maternity. At these
times it gives safety and strength 1t is the only
medicine now before the public for womans pccu-
liar ailments, adapted to her delicate organization
by regularly graduated physician 49, an expert
enced and skilled specialist in these maladies. 1t
cannot do harm in any condition Of the system
It's sales exceed the combined sales of all other
medicines for women
Every woman should have and read Dr. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser, a great book
OF thousand pages, profiisely illustrated which
will be sent free on receipt of twenty one (2I)
one-cent stamps to pay for mailing only Adj
dress, Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-07

there was a general impression that the Prince
colt would win This based less upon Juos
,nent than upon hope. The Prince has hau
long but not a lucky, career on the turl anu
there was a general desire to have MN VIII ''o
great prize This he did TO the great deishl u
the spectators and the English public. curl
Gus effort has been made by several Journals
N nrove that the monarchy has been strength
ened by Persimmons fast time in covering
mile and half The Princes luck was eN-
hausted at the Derby. for That's was beaten loi
the Oaks and the Britannia was outclasseu y!
the Kaiser's new Meteor The last incident l.
taken In good part by the English press "hic"
derives consolation from the fact that the Meteor
was built in England "The Times" even has
laborious CONGRATULATIONS article on the victory
OF the Emperor's yacht, in which the OWNER Is
praised for staying away from Cowes. and poE-
ton of the German press rebukcd for It's aH'ipd-
thy to England. This cannot be considerru d"
graceful method of compmenting the queen >
grandson on a victory. which like Persmmoh 5
fine running may strengthen the cause OF mon
archy. l. ~ L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-07

narrow strip OF high ground already a~~ 4
This s.np was greedy taken up BY az 49, ...,..
rsrorts and space there ror beer-gardens' 80 -
haus e,c.. soon became valuable. PeopN -.
from the cars had 10 pass over this snip
on their way 20 tho beach. and naturally n,s. 4
them were induced - stop by the a'"sS 20
tho rival places Of amusement. For yea 4
Tho attractions az the beach proper e0hs.' az
only half a dozen open pavoHs. ~he'e ~ s.,..
commodities dispensed were bad beer S"'
witches. ,,, heoan 10 cate!
VIC 49, nv mixing cut through cons%o AL
OF a hill ard using the dirt 10 ~. w g me rara
make q roadbed. As the s'a w. narrow strip q
was some distance west OF inc ma .,as srea.l
land the value OF thai particular sPS' resorts ths
decreased and mos, Of the owners " IN thelr Oh
moved down near ne %a,rp as Of the progress
which had been made IN otnsI sss has come 'n.'
Blu, this year new enterPs'ta he cause q re,
s sssnss w MS or Haabs q sna which
nothing else than line OF tto, Newark ani
beach can be reached from ne ssnsI fare ros.
all the surrounding towns. iolsI 10 point on ",
has been put through from Ne"a hen taken acre.
XII Won Ku.l. The passengers d another troeyS
the stream on ferry boa. This line was ~,
only about ten days ago and y nas nd sunday; !.
exceedingly popular. On oststa nire Many O. M ,ss
cars have been ed 10 % csney Island s S.al s
new resort is becoming more anu od beach ca,
Probably the whole Of that san few tholsahSa. o.
been bought few years ago for booth tiesa m
,ars al the most To-day sna';; x 10 80 l' ~
twenty feet wide rents for rom en- IN favorable
season Some OF the larger place,sserng the ln9"~'
ticns pay enormous rentals, cohs'1' ~
value OF the land ,,,I,ca,e the seens Sss
scented aong that board walk on ISeney island ~ N
DAYS during the warm weather a, coney lsa.s' z
naimiest DAVIS could not equa. Il. ns.shle grouna
peop,o are spread out over cons'u nasvons are
re concert halls and dancag p,ih.ng. At ~!
slderab.y removed from ne RAJ narrow s Xxx
Reach eyeryth.ng is confined IN sna various pav~
| beach the walk next 10 II ana the -,,
| facing the walk. has a runner-ln, he
bsrsS and blatant tones. calls and tss ~ ~
,ractions ~ the place he represents e beach. "a
fr ~, e1roadway The loud, nneea, ,h the mern,
modided ca.llopes connected W., VIZ contest !"
rnwnhs soem 70 have entered .i M noise. 50 -
wh,nh can make the most piercpseti lis presen'
W ss nhc c~ the general din ana she rihes
Numerous shooting galleries. Inc he hot frsnk'Sf
~ M hathers. the voices OF s slides Az
VI AZ. Inc din Of the toboggaasn, congonie,sr
eisss are eommingled and prouadSs Babe see"
| OF sound which would ha''
| another Sleepy Hollow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-07

the runaway w,h heartless excitement, while men,
women ami children - places Of safety. The
horse turned down Sscond-ave.. 10 Twenty
nfih-st. lodging cars. but smashing 10 sp!'n'ers
the carrlngc belonging 70 Dr. A. Miey. OF No s.
Secondhand. aaI breaking the log 81 a horse at
;Acho9 20 4 wagon. whose owners name - I'M
known.
A. tho now fIeuz.cl animal turned down East
Twenty ATHEIST several persons crossing mere mar
roNlv escaped beua run over. and II was here that
Policeman Coyie ran into the street, and by mas
terry fort succeeded III bringing the runaway - a
stop AFTER being GraSseI MONK i"E "edF'y MY
feet.
Coylc was rot hugt. and the horse also escaped