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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23

The United States Coast and Geodetic,
Survey has published new editions OF
charts No. 3l5, Casco Bay, Me, scale 1-4O-
900; No. $780, Northwest coast of Ameri-
ca (sheet No 81, Icy Bay TO Semidi IS
lands. scale Ii, 200, 600, and No. $3.50. Dixon
entrance to Head of Lynn Canal, Sc Alas
ka scale 10000.
Washington, April 20.-The lighthouse
board gives notice that on or about April
30 the characteristic of the steam fog siren
lion on cans FsIizs5e ssVV a,d ~ esss-
co Bay, Me, will be changed to sound dur
ing thick or foggy weather blasts of three
seconds. separated by alternate silent in
atfOn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23
LOTS ON TYBEE ISLAND
AT AUCTION TUESDAY, 2sth APRI
C. II. DORSETT, Auctioneer.

by virtue Of power Of sale in conveyauce
from d. G. Purse TO @. II. Dorsctt recorded in
Chatham County Records Mortgage book PIX
page 700, Will oner for sale, at public cutlery.
az my auction rooms, 1852 Congress street. at II
a m, on Tuesday. April y. 1896. the following
sea front lots on Tybee island. to-wit. Lots
Nos. 30, 30, 80 and 81, each having front Of 700
Feet Terms cash, purchasers paying for
titles. q. H. DORSETT.
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CLEARED YESTERDAY.

Steamship d. H. Miller. Billups. Balti-
more.-J. j. Carolan. Agent
Steamship Gate City. Googins, Boston,
C. G. Anderson, Agent.
Schooner Annie C Grace, Wilmington,
Dele. w. Howard &. Co,
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ARRIVEn YEsTERDAY.

2st-Steamship Gate City. Googlns. Bos-
ton and Phiiadelphia.-C. G. Anderson,
Agent
Bark Framnaes (Nor), Moller. Hull, via
St. Thomas ballast.-Dahl 4 Andersen.
Schooner A. ID. Lamson. Smith, Phila-
delphia, with coal for S. +. and w. h. r.
Vessel to C. w. Howard & Co.
Steamer Katie, Bevill Augusta and way
landings.-W. T. Gibson, Manager.
Steamer Star, Strange, Beaufort-D. j.
Murphy, Agent.
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methods. The same methods will not
cure her if she be already sick. No
women who suffers at all from so
called "female weakness " should at
tempt athletics of any sort. She
should first put herself into possess
sion of strong and hearty health by
taking DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. After she is thoroughly well,
exercise and diversion will help to
keep her we'll. The cure should come
first. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is designed and recommended for
only the one thing. 1t acts directly
upon one set of organs. No matter
what is the matter with them, it will
cure it. It is a wholesome tonic, an
invigorating nervine, or nerve-food as
well as healing medicine, and thou
sands of perfectly we'll women have
found that by taking it regularly dur
ing the period of pregnancy, the
danger and pain of parturition were
much lessened, and in many cases,
almost entirely obviated.
DR.. Pierce's great work, Common Sense
Medical Adviser" One copy free to any ad-
dress on receipt of n one-cent stamps to pay
for mailing only. Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
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IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest in Savannah and
Elsewhere.

a meeting of the Plant system division
passenger agents will be held to-day in
Assistant General Passenger Agent Nc
Fadden's office for The purpose of max
ing arrangements t6 handle the summer
traffic. The agents. who are here to at
tend the meeting, are: F. w. Jolly, d. p
a. at Tampa; r. L. Todd d. p. A. at
Jacksonville; W. V. Lifsey. d. p. A. at
Montgomery; J. H. Polhemus, soliciting
passenger agent at Charleston; G. w
Coates. ID. p. A. at Brunswick. Mr. Nc
Fadden returned last night from At
lanta.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSONAL.

HAIR CUTTING AND HAIR ORES
sing" every lady, gentleman or child wait
ed on personally by the most skillful hair
dresser I'm Georgia. late OF Paris, London
and New York, 1903 Broughton street The
place for the latest style in hair dressing
for parties, weddings and photographs
Scalp treatment with Emiles Hair Tonic
succeeds where many others have failed
THE LADIES OF THE CHANCEL So
ciety, St Johns church. will give tea
this CThursday) afternoon from to 3. Ad-
mission % cents. Refreshments free.
THOMAS MAYBE, PAINTING,
granting, kalsomining paper hanging ia
Broughton street Savannah, Ca
FOR FANCY GROCERIES, CHOICE
meats vegetables. etc, try Scott q Davis
81 Henry street; all goods promptly de-
livered at lowest prices.
WE SOLICIT A FEW MORE ORDERS
Tor floral designs and cut flowers Tor
Memorial day; don't delay. Phone No.
6Si. Wolf & Co.
LADIES, CHICHEsTER's ENGLISH
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond brandy are the
best; safe, reliable: take no other; send
&c stamps for particulars; Relief for
Ladies'" in letter by return mail; at drug
gists. Chichester Chemical Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa.
FOR GARDEN PLANTS ROSES. ETC,
high-grade concentrated materials: pure
ground bone; dried blood; high-grade tank
age; cotton seed meal; nitrate of soda;
in sacks OF 100 pounds each; also high
grade vegetable fertilizer and high-grade
acid phosphate. Apply az office CONNER
cial Guano Company. &C Bay street.
FIRST PICNIC OF THE SEASON.
The picnic season will soon open, and
to enjoy yourself you must have your
feet in good condition for dancing. The
only way to do this is to send for Lem
Davis, the surgeon chiropodiBt, who will
remove your corns and ingrowing nails
without pain; orders left At Wheeler's
drug store, corner Bull and State streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23
PHOTOGRAPHY.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE
finest photographs, crayons, etc, in Sa-
Vannah; views made to order In the city
or country by a special artist prices rea-
sonable; quality guaranteed; large assort-
ment frames; all sizes. Wilson & Royal,
n Bull street
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PASSENGERS.

Per steamship .. H. Miller for Balti-
more-J. d. Hidler, DIR. Dagger. Miss Dali
ger, Il. A. Jefferson, Miss Farrell, c. G..
Kirkpatrick, Geo. NJ. Johnson, A. j.
Stubbs and wife. w. H. Twicthell ana wife
Miss Maud Houston, Miss VIVA Houston,
Miss Josie Houston. J. f. Houston and
wire, Il. 3 housion an "a, wire. y K; Van
r. Beale and wife, +. S. Burder and wife
]. W. Vanbuterson. Jos. Herz0R, Gilbert
Lawrence. f. Bask, X. Kamada and wife.
+. A. Guilman. y. 5. Cooler.
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HELP WANTED

49,
WANTED. A SMART GIRL FOR GEN.
eral house work, also good cook. Apply
corner OFT and Duffy streets.
WANTED, A coLORED BOY TO
serve soda. Apply at Knights Pharmacy,
Drayton and South Broad.
WANTED, A WOMAN FOR GENERAL,
house work, one who understands cook
ing. Apply 1B Hull street.
WANTED, GIRL OR MIDDLE AGED
white woman for general help In family;
must remain In the house at night; good
home for the right party at 100 Mont
gomery street
WANTED, A PREsSER FOR PANTS:
also operators and finishers. Bryan and
West Broad. upstairs.
A CAPABLE, TEMPERATE, HONEST
and energetic furniture salesman and coll
lectof. Savannah Furniture Company.
WANTED, AN ENERGETIC TRAV-
cling salesman who can handle gents fur
nishirtg goods; applicants please state sal
airy expected and give full particulars.
Address p. o. Box 149.
WANTED, Statesmen. WE WANT A
good salesman in every town and city in
Georgia and South Carolina for the Mum
son typewriter a splendid opportunity
for the right man: the best machine at the
lowest price, write for catalogue. Shields
g. Allen, 20 Pryor street, Atlanta, Ca
WANTED, Al HORSE sHOER. APP
ply to 7. A. Moore, No. 81 West Broad
street.
$50 TO $50 PAID Statesmen FOR CT
gars: experience unnecessary; extra in
ducements to customers. Bishop a. Kline,
st. Louis Mo.
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The rate committee meeting of the
Southern States Passenger Association
was held yesterday in Atlanta, having
been postponed from Tuesday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23
NOTICE TO MARINERS,

Pilot charts and all photographic infor-
nation win be furnished masters of ves-
sells free of charge in United States Hy-
geographic Office In Custom House. Cap
tains are requested TO call at the Office.
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.

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SECOND HAND TYPEWRITER
wanted. Address Waters, Photographer
202 Broughton street.
WANTED, a PLEASANTLY SITUA-
ted house or fat In southern section of
city. Reply to Box 1885, stating terms and
location.
WANTED, TO PURCHASE, A FAMILY
horse, with harness and top buggy must
be in good condition. Apply TO J. O. But
Ter, Congress street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23

MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

SAVANNAH. Thursday. April o. 1895.
---~---~---~-~-~-------- ~-------~-~~~-~-~-~--~-~
sun rises .-...-----.s..-ss--.-s. ~
sun sets bod
High water at Fit Pulaski 1855 am, 4:S4 pm.
High water at Savannah ABS am. 5.34 pm.
The time ball on Cotton Exchange drops
1900 m. 18th meridian.
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Perhaps the

Perhaps the
"New Woman"
will be a strong
er woman than
the old one. Ger
tainly, fresh air
and the right
exercise will do
much for her.
Fresh air is a
great restorative,
exercise a great
nerve tonic if a
woman be in
condition to take
it A healthy
WON an can
avoid disease.
She can avoid
the seemingly al
most inevitable
" weakness - of
her sex if she
'pur su e s the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23
SAILED YESTERDAY.

Steamship d. II. Miller. Baltimore.
Schooner Annie G.. Grace, Wilmington,
Del
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23

Mr.. W. L. Pennington, traffic manager
of the Florida Central and Peninsular, is
in town,
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EMPLoYsIENT WANTED.

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Al COLLECTOR, WHO CAN FUR
nish bond wants collecting anywhere
Tarvers Intelligence Bureau.
WANTED, SITUATION FOR HOUSE
work, or take care Of house for summer
Address Reference, care News.
FOR SUMMER AT WATERING
place, lady correspondent desires posi-
ton; weekly expenses paid as remunera-
ton. Address Correspondent. Savannah,
Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23

The Sunset Limited, from New Orleans
to San Francisco, was discontinued last
week. The train has a record of 5000
passengers for the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23

Reports of wrecks and derelicts receiv-
ment.
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CITY AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY.
WINTER sCHEDC LE-Commencing n'rI-
day, Oct. IS, 1895.
Isle of Hope schedule-Week Days.
(CITY TIME)

Saturday nights only II p. m. from Boil
ton street,
Cars leaving and arriving into Bolton
street passengers changs at Thunderbolt,
For Montgomery and 1917 a. m. and
$50 and p. m. Leave Montgomery 7:a9
a M and 1:45 and rs p. m.
FOR THUNDERBOLT-Ca leave Boil.
ton street depot on every hour and half
hour ai,rinz the dav and evening
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23

I THE BEST BARGAINS EVER Of
fered honeseekers in Savannah are the
lots In Lathrop ward. Located on Waters
avenue Che next road to be sheiled) and
Waldburg, New Houston and Duny
/ streets, water, gas, sewers, troleys. No
city taxes, splendid improvements, beaufi-
full situation, lowest prices, easiest terms.
, w. l.. Wilkinson. st. Julian and Whita-
ker.
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ROOMS rom RENT.

FOR RENT. DELIGHTFUL FLAT OF
four rooms southern exposure near park.
Address a., this office.
FOR RENT. FLAT of THREE ROOMS
southern exposure, hot and cold water.
Harris and Tattnall.
FOR RENT. WE'LL FURNISHED
room in private family to two gentlemen
at moderate rate. Central locality. VIII
furnish nice table board to four gentle-
ersham street.
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HOUSES AND STORES ron RENT.

IS0G1 pfSSr>I, 300
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s,ood neis-b hasSfe5@ b . ntel%
nall street; particulars next door
FOR RENT. IS YORK STREET, Be
tween Lincoln and Habersham, rooms.
including bath; rent SIG Apply 80 York.
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FOR RENT, BAKERY AND RESI-
dence No. "a Bryan street, between HA-
bersham and Lincoln, known as the o. X
Bakery well established business; cheap
rent. Apply to +. Schafer. SO Jefferson
street.
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Per steamship D. II. aflIleF Tor BaltI-
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Local Daily weather Report for the
Morning News.

Local forecast for Savannah and vicin-
ity till midnight, April %, 1896. Thursday,
generally fair, with probable local thun-
der showers; cooler; variable winds.
Forecast for Georgia; Generally fair;
southerly winds.
Comparison of mean temperature at Sa-
vannah, Ca, on April %, 1896, with the nor
NAL for the day: Temperature-NOrma
IS; mean, 70; excess for this date, IL; ac-
cumulated deficiency since Jan. /, 1896
122
Comparative Rainfall Statement-Nor-
NAL, p; amount for April %, 1896, 90: de-
parture from the normal, ~: total de-
parture since Jan. l. 1896, -2.2l.
Maximum temperature, 30; minimum
temperature, g.
For same day last year-Maximum tenn
perature, SO; minimum temperature, So
rainfall, 90.
The hight of the Savannah river at Au-
gusta at a. m. C75th meridian time) yes
terday was SIS feet, a fall of OIL feet dur
ing the preceding twenty-four hours.
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, Weather Bureau. Cotton region bull
letin, Savannah, Ga, for the twenty-four
hours ending at a. m, 18th meridian
time. April % 1896:
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FOR RENT. THE -FOUR STORY.
brick house, 1853 Liberty street, southern
frontage; thoroughly renovated; possess
100 Bryan street
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ROOMS WANTED.

WANTED, FLAT OF THREE OR
four rooms, centrally located Address
Tenant, care Morning News.
WANTED, UNFURNISHED BED
room for gentleman; state locality and
price. Address e, Box 10, Morning News
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An Event.-She-You should have been
at church Sunday. The minister preached
such an interesting sermon.
He-Indeed?
She-Yes; you know it was his debut as
a heretic.-Puck.
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FOR SALE. RESIDENCE ON BARN
ard and Ninth; rooms and bath; large
front garden; 500 cash and $25 per month.
VIM. j. Miscally, Jr., 116 Bryan, or r. G.
Fetzer, at Central Of Georgia ONCE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23

]. A. McDuffie has been appointed east
ern freight and passenger agent of the
Georgia and Alabama in New York.
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LOST.


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Fi4t1A&ANT SOUTH ROOMS. WITH
good table board; az conyenleneee. ~
Jones gfreet.
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The Plant system has made a one-fare
rate for the round trip to accredited dele
gates to the international arbitration con-
vention, which is being held in Washing
ton this week.
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This Society When the Petition of Ed
mund Dillon. was read, ballotted for but
not admitted.
The Petitions OF
l. Isaac Benedix
z John Gibbons
3 William Hunter
4 EoeneZer Jackson
3. Philip Milledge
g. Thomas NJ Woodbridge
Z. Robert Mitchell
g. William Belcher
.. Robert Watts
~ Rev'd Thos H: McCaule
Il William Wallace
u. John Moore
u. Thomas Young
a. Nicholas Ancieaux
10. David Gugel
10. John Grommet
II. John Mccall
-. John N. Brailsford
y. James Shaw
~. George J. Hull
Il. Solomon Shad
q. John Glass
~ John McKinnOn
a. James Mcintosh
20. Ihomas Nethercift and
~. David Brydie Mitchell
s "ere severally read and balloted & duly
The Petition of Frederic Shick, to be-
ffoLne a member. was also read ballotted
NJ put not admitted
monies received at the Society from the
iouoWing Members &c Wit.
"om William Gibbons in fun
OF Contribution ............ 3.
John Krieger in fun of Bond
N and Interest .;;..,....,,,..: lss. l4ss
Mordecai Sheftall. In full OF
contribution and Anniv,
sExpences ........ ....... 4.
sneftall Sheftafl, in fun of
raltto ditto = fines ....... 4. 62h
Nsehard Wayne. IN full CT
Cohtrib: fines and Inter-
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gatnes Port IN fell ....,.... b Gi&
gonn Y: Noel, IN full 49,. s. So
James Jones "a part ......... i6.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
HEIRONIMUS 3 BRUCH'S.
2O6 Commerce Street.
Leaders OF Dress Goods |!
FOG Commerce Street,
Dress Goods.

just few-You'll have to see the
stock-space won't permit us to men.
ton one fourth of the good things we
have.
At - &c the yard, 20 pieces double
width, bright. pretty plaid and bourette
effects in dress goods, the equal in style
OF the much higher grades of goods
every style gem. See them at Il t-2c :;
yard.
At e5c the yard % pieces of new ar
rival i'll 36-inch wide all-wool novelty
suitings, and all the new green navy,
brown, cardinal and mixed effects: would
be cheap ut 81 1-2c; our price 2jc
at oOc the yard, % pieces of the very
best, widest and prettiest novelty of the
season i'll the new tuftel and wave
cifccts-ail the newest, brightest color
ings OF the Scason-these cannot be had
elsewhere i'll the city See them, they are
great values.
AT SOC the yard, great range of two
toned ground effects, with Jacquard net
or net effects of black woven over the
surface very stylish, all the new color
ings.
At zoe the yard, very pretty and )
toned effects in novelty stuffs-great
range of styles.
At SSc the yard. 54.nch wide two. toned
covert clouh in cardinal, green, cadet blue
and brown mixtures, worth S1-very
stylish for tailor made or plain suits.
AT 81, new additions to our unusual
lines of noveltiee at this price.
At 81 30 the yard 54-inch wide toned
canvass weaves in all the leading shades.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
NEW GROCERY STORE.

On the eighth page of The Times will
he found the opening announcement of
ST Clair Bros. and our readers should
not fail to examine their beautiful new
stock of staple and fancy q occres. Their
store is located at Ill South Jefferson
street and everything is fresh anu new.
No old stock to select from, consequently
you have the satisfaction of knowing that
you have absolutely fresh goods when
you buy from them. The clerks were
busy all day yesterday and last NIGHT
until late hour arranging and shelving
their goods. Their display of canned
goods is uneXcelled in the city The store
will be under the management of G. +.
3lount, who is we'll and favorably known
to the people of Roanoke c. II. Robertson
will be chief salesman and will be glad
to see all his old friends.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
Silks (! Silks!

We have been showing the handsomest.
line of dress and waist silks this season
ever attempted here Lines newly filled.
Prices unmatchable. See them.
At 69c the yard, the new plain change
able tatleta silk for waists, Innings of
capes and trimmings
At 81 the yard for outside skirts, MORE
Velour silk in black only. The SWEETEST
thing in the market
At SSc the yard real good heavy quail
ty, very large figured black satin Ouch
esse for skirts, worth ST.
At $50 cents, the new figured black
Armure silks, very heavy quality Has
but recently sold for 81, our price $40
cents.
We offer II big lot of figured taffeta
silks, including the Dresden effects and
two toned styles, formerly 81, ut 60 cents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14

ana again. but the long continued clap.
ping Oh hands failed to bring her back to
ene stage again. Master John Luck, the
1at Doy' amused the audience greatly by
II RECREATION. Miss Williams sang second
s SCI with piano accompaniment by
w. b. buddo and violin accompaniment
by w. valley DaNis. Miss Kelley also
brought down the house with recita-
tion' anu i.anier Gray sang u SOLO The
iaoies oil The flower show are under obli-
gaeions TO Messrs. Mundy and Knepp,
VINO hinuiy furnished carriages to take
Music.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
FLOWER SHOW ENDED

Yesterday morning opened up clear and
crisp, and the beautiful weather brought
out II number of people in the morning
to see the flower show. The ladies who
had worked so hard to make it II suc-
cess, and who had so much Indictment.
rainy weather To contend with. were con
graduating themselves with having at
least one good day for the exhibition. All
went TO work with Il will in authorization
of large crowd during the afternoon
and large addition to the funds in the
treasury. The plants and flowers were
arranged to the best advantage, and the
refreshment tables covered with the
whitest of linen, land preparations made
for the serving OF dainty luncheons
About ii o'clock the wind began to blow,
and in the course of an hour it blew n
regular gale. 1t seemed as if it would
olow down the tent. Everybody went to
work to save their valuable flowers and
plants by removing them to place of
safety The wind dashed the tent until
1t was badly torn and damaged James
Thomas, the tent manager was soon on
hand, and set to work to lower the can
vass, which was soon done. As soon rs
1t was determined that the show could
not be held last night, the managers de
cided to obtain the Academy of Music
ana hold lower show benefit, which
considering the short notice, was quite
largely attended. All who were present
were we'll repaid for the trouble and cx-
pcnse incurred in going. y very elabo-
rate programme was rendered. The
Machine Works Band gave several inter
esting musical selections. while the Dixie
Quartette sang some cid plantation
songs ana were repeatedly cncored Miss
. Kindred Williams, Of Norfolk. who
mas Il very sweet voice, consented to re
man over mere until after the benefit,
and she delighted the audience with n
song. Mrs. Wright also sang a beautiful
solo, accompanied on the piano by Miss
Sue Read Fellows Miss Dickinson of
Richmond, recited, and was encored time
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
IN THE COURTS.

Judge Jno. w. Woods, of the hastings
court, has qualified for the term of six
years to which he was elected by the last
legislature. Yesterday morning in the
circuit court the case of Merryman VS.
the Roanoke Street Railway Company,
Tor S5,oO0 damages, was called for trial,
but was continued until the january
term Ihe last time this case was tried
curing the past summer, the verdict of
SOU for the plaintiff was set aside by the
Judge on the ground of an erroneous in
struction There was no business trans
acted in the hastings court. The chan
Gerry docket is being made up and will be
called Monday.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
Knit Goods.

Fascinators-Big line all the new
styles, all colors, at 25c. SOC, Coo and 81
each.
Childrens' Knit Sacques-Special values
at zoe, Aoc soc. and 75c-in white and
colors.
Chlldren's Knit Boottees-Great range
OIL styles and qualities ut 10c, PC, 25c,
40c'and G0c. - ~ rso-ss. ~
Children's Knit Mittens in white and
colors at Zoe, 15c, 20c, and 25c.
Great line of Hoods for ladie s and chill
dren.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-14
4 TURNIp STORY.

y turnip weighing three and Il half
pounds was on exhibition at the city
market yesterday. 1t was the property
of Samuel Templeton and created consc.
cradle comment. The turnp was so
large that The Times reporter was re.
minded of the old fable of the kettle and
the turnip. in which IL kettle had been
manufactured to cook the turnps in and
it was so large that the workmen when
hammering on it on one side could not
hear the sound of the blow ringing on the
other.