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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Farmers Want Rain.

A prominent farmer was ipfhe city
yesterday And stated to times re.
porter that II we do not soor have rain
, Ibat the oats and grass crops would be
'eut very short.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Death OF a Child.

Nellie Lee Watson, The three.year old
daughter OF Jno. G.. and Mary L. Wat
son. died yesterday morning at their
home on West Patterson avenue. The
remains will be inferred this Afternoon.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
It's wholesome

It's wholesome.
It's pure. it's wholesome. It's fine.
All this can be truly said Of the ice
cream soda you get at VanLear Bros.
fountain. Price S cents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
K, B.T. Omoers Elected

At meeting Of the Roanoke Light
Infantry last night Second Lieutenant
George Ii Bently WAS elected first lieu
tenant vice j. @. Cook. and Sergeant
Jack Hancock WAS elec,ed second lieut.
tenant. The changes following these
promotions will be made at the meeting
or the company next Monday might
me company will give . festival at
Crystsi Spring in the near future to
ASSIST In raising funds 10 take them to
the Confederate Veterans reunion At
Richmond in the latter part of next
June. which, 1t ia hoped will be sue
cess in all respects.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Capt. Purcell Dead.

Capt. Purcell, who had his leg broken
ss MontvAle on Friday night, WAS taken
TO his home at Crewe, where blood poison
set In and he died Saturday night at IL
o'clock.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Fine Exhibit.

The attention of our readers ia d.
rooted to the statement of the First Ma.
tional Bank. printed on the eighth page
OF this Issue. This bank is in a rs-
markable healthy condition, and 10 read
the figures there set forth is very graft
flying to the citizens OF Roanoke, as thew
indicate very sound condition Of
finance, the benefits Of which must re-
dound to Roanokes credit.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Bargains. Bargains. B.r..,n.

oafsains. Bargains. Bargains.
ALL standard organs, suoh IA the Es-
tey, MASON & Hamlin, Palace and all
Stnef celebrated makes At prices never
oeiore onered In Virginia. and on easy
Plano Co. oo'o
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12

Knights and Ladies' of Dixie.
The Knights and Ladies' of Dixie will
organize in the Red Mems hall in the
Wright Block TO- night. They will be-
gin operations with over 100 members.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Dollar Saving PeopIe.

WE have all the latest styles in fur
niture. carpets and queensware at our
new place. 103 Campbell avenue, under
National Business College. Our prices
SUIT the times. Goods all new and
bright. PERRY WILLIAMSON.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12

"A Wonderful Meeting.
A most wonderful meeting 10 being
conducted at the Howell schoolhouae'
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12

RAM0NS Relief Cures Sick-Headache
Neuralgia, Cramps, Cholera Morbus
Dlarrhoea, &c. rs cents for large bottle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12

SEVENTY. FIVE people in the cast O
.H 0ae ee Esther" 81 the Academy May 81
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Old People.

HE best musical talent in "Queen
Esther" at the Academy May rs and 26.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12

THE FAIR" is now open at No. 0 Sa.
lem avenue with full line of station.
cry, glassware, etc. GEORGE GRAvArr
Manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
The cheapest and best at Bonner's.
Country Cured Hama.

OcUHtET
The finest in the market at w. w.
Payne q Co.. Park street, corner Centre.
Phone 1875. Prompt delivery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Localities

The beautiful csntata. "Queen
Esther" ct the Academy Of Music May
IS and 90.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Fourth Avenue Christian Church.

\At the Fourth Avenue Christian
Ohprch Sunday morning, the pastor,
Rev. Ira W. Kimmel, preached 10 a GOOD
sized congregation on the subject of
Communion. holding that any person.
whether church member or not, had
the right TO partake of holy communion,
and II they take it unworthily they do
1t st the risk Of their own condempa-
tion. His remarks were based on the
1lth chapter of First Corinthians. At
night he preached on Goods Signal
Judgments" taking the old story OF the
Ideluge and drawing many differences
from. that fact OF Bible history. On
Sunday. the Gath INST, Rev. Mr.. Kim
mel Will deliver . sermon on "Queen
Esther"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
In Police Court.

In Police Court.
The following fines were assessed yes
terday morning: Cassie Williams and
III. w. Moody were fined $40 each for
disorderly conduct; w. 81. Robertson,
disordesly. So so; Buck Brown, fighting,
50 so; James Pinkerd, disorderly, SO. SO;
Jno. Banks. drunk, $3.50. The swo first
named parties were drunk and disor.
DERBY at Crystal Springs, and che woman
is considered one OF the most notorious
characters In she city. This disorderly
conduct will be broken up at Crystal
Springs and no mistake. The authori.
ties do not intend that lewd Characters
shall prostitute this favorite resort. The
city has jurisdiction over the place and
will keep watch out for all disorder.
Constable Blackwell, of the county, WAS
also on hand ready to take charge of the
violstors In she name OF the county
after the city had ended with them.
The constable stated yesterday tina. he
would be on hand at all limos esther in
person or deputy. This Is the proper
view OF the matter and IL is to be hoped
that disorderly characters will be kept
away entirely.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
WERE NOT DAMAGED.
Wilson Bros Storage Department Not
Affected by the Fairmount
Hotel Fire.

An erroneous impression has gone
abroad since the fire few days ago at the
Paramount Hotel, to the effect that Will
SON Bros, who were losers at the fire, had
goods damaged that had been left with
them for storage. While it is true that
the firm had small quantity of storage
goods at their warerooms IN the Fair
mount Hotel building, none of these goods
were at all injured by the fire.
The fact of the matter is that the bulk
of the storage business carried on by Will
son Bros. is conducted at their tireproof
warehouses located at 800 to s0S Buchanan
street. At this location they have a
warehouse 210 by 65 that was con-
structed at a cost of over $4,000.
1t is strictly freproof and is con-
ceded to be one of the best storage
warehouses west of New York. 1t is so
constructed that not alone can a general
storage business be done, but customers
can be provided with separate rooms with
special locks, wherein goods and mer-
chandise of every description can be
stored.
An important feature of the business is
their padded vans whereby furniture and
all kinds of merchandise, including
articles of the most delicate description,
can be conveyed to the storage-rooms
without damage.
The firm of Wilson Bros. has always en-
joyed an excellent reputation, and this
explanation should serve to demonstrate
to their patrons that no risks are taken by
those who intrust their goods for storage
to this firm, fortified as they are with
facilities for extending to their patrons
immunity from fire and other devastating
agents.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
INQUEST Record Broken.

These are reeord-breaking Gays at the
Morgue. Yesterday Coroner Hawkins held
ten inquests, the best previous days work
being seven. 1t required just two hours and o
half to go through the list, the first inquest
being called promptly at 9 o'clock. The jury
returned q verdict of suicide in seven of the
ten cases as follows: Joseph Frantz, Mrs
Susie Pinkerton, Jacob Bill, Mrs. Clara Olsen,
unknown man, Jacob Pape and William H.
Wyman. In the case of Morris Holrzman,
aged Is, who died from the effects of an elec-
trio shock received in a cloak-making estab-
lishment in the Donahue building, the jury
strongly censured the Pacific Motor Company
for not disconnecting. the unlnsulated wire.
A verdict of accidental death was rendered.
similar verdict was rendered in the cases OF
Herman Fabry, liquor-dealer. and Mrs. Maria
Scott. Both were asphyxiated by gas, the re-
suit of defective burners
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
DID THE RAILROADS WORK
How Superintendent Ashworth
Brought a Pavement to
Grade.
But the Corporations Paid the Bill
When the Job Was All
Completed.

AS the result of complaints that have
been made within the past few days the
Street Department and Superintendent
Ashworth are busy explaining how it was
that the work of paving the portion of
Jackson street, between Front and East,
that is supposed to be kept in order by the
street railroads using the thoroughfare,
was done by the Street Departments en-
ployes.
Some time since the work of relaying
the pavement on Jackson street was be-
gun, the blocks having been down so long
that they were badly off grade and scanned
here and there with gullies and
hillocks dangerous to passing teams.
When the work that fell ON the City was
complete it offered such contrast to that
between and alongside of the tracks that
the merchants in the neighborhood at once
began to complain and lodged number
of vigorous objections with the Street
Department to the street remaining in the
unsatisfactory condition.
Shortly afterWard the complainants
were astonished to see the workmen IN
the employ of the Street Department re-
laying the blocks and inquiries were in
stituted-
The explanation of the Street Depart
ment was that the railroad company had
failed to put its portion of the street in re-
pair after having been notified to do so.
and that the work had been done by CITY
employees and charged to the companies
using the street.-the Ferries and Cliff
House and Union street lines.
His books show that 897 feet which
should have been paved by the corpora
tions had been done by the Street Depart.
ment and that the railroads had paid the
City $40, 767 for doing the work.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
A BURGLAR FOILED.
He Was Arrested While Attempting to
Enter the Residence OF Reuben
IA. Lloyd.

ID. LlOy0.
An unsuccessful attempt was made by a
burglar early yesterday morning to break
into the residence of Reuben III. Lloyd,
the attorney, at 1910 Folsom street.
About O'Clock milkman who was de-
livering milk at the residence observed a
man hiding in the yard. He gave no indi-
cation that would lead the man to know
that he had been discovered. and when ne
met Policeman M. ]. Cooney he told him
about it.
Cooney on his way to the residence met
Special Officer J. Dougherty and together
they entered the yard. They saw the
man in the act of trying to slide back the
catch of one of the dining-room windows
with g long, thin knife. Cooney covered
the man with his revolver and ordered
him to throw up his hands. The burglar
instantly complied. Cooney searched
him and beside the knife he had revolver
in his hip-pocket. his shoes were off, and
after the officers had made him put them
on he was taken to the Southern Police
Station, where charges OF attempt at burg
lary and carrying concealed weapon
were made against him.
He gave the name OF John Webber, %
wears of age, and his occupation as clerk.
Nothing IS known of his history, but the
police are making inquiries about him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

James R. Rogers, mem ber of the Ameri-
can League of Wheelmen, was unani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, The condition of Fourth street at
present is digrace to this community and a
great hardship on the bicycle men and
teamsters doing business in that portion of the
City,
Resolued, That we appeal to the railroad and
street from Market TO Folsom, the cost OF
which will be about 10,0OO, and by granting
us this favor they will receive the support OF
the southside voters.
Messrs. Strauss, King and Shay were
appointed committee to see what could
be done about lighting the street by
meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
WHEEL AND CoBBLE.

Meeting of Cyclists Will Be Held to
Discuss Street improvements.
The wheelmen of this City, and par
ticularly the officers of the different clubs,
are requested by those interested in the
improvement of the streets to attend a
meeting, which will be held on Monday
evening. Copies of the following letter,
which is self-explanatory, have been
mailed to the wheelmen of this City:
SAN FRANCISCO, August 8, 1896.
Dear SIR: After personal conversation with
the leading wheelmen OF this City. am con-
Tinced that, from political standpoint, the
concerted action of wheelmen is our only hope
for attaining any improvement of our streets.
To accomplish this end the method to be
pursued should be subject of joint debate by
representatives of the bicycle clubs, Pursuant
thereto, take the liberty of requesting you
to meet the captains and presidents of the
other clubs in convention at the Imperial
Clubhouse, GA Van Ness avenue, on Monday
evening, august 10, at o'clock sharp.
Our cooperation on subject of this i'm
portanee is an evident necessity to attain the
en- ds desired. Yours, very truly,
RICHARD L. RADKE, PresidentI c. G..
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
FOURTH STREET.
Efforts Are Being Made to Have That
Important Thoroughfare Restored
to Passable Condition.

The Fourth-street Improvement Club
held an interesting meeting at Pioneer
Hall last Thursday evening, President
Sullivan in the chair. twenty-five new
members joined the club. making the
membership at present 175. Strong
speeches we're made by ]. M. Strauss,
P. H. Cahill and S. B. Nolan condemning
the way Fourth street has been cut up by
the railroad company, the blocks just laid
having sunk from four to five inches. The
street, as it is at present, has seven differ
ent grades, making it impossibl for teams
to drive on that thoroughfare, thus work.
ing a great hardship to the storekeepers.
who depend largely on the traffic on the
street for their living. The dust also was
characterized as unbearable.
The following resolution. introduced by
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

new Episcopal church, the money for building
which was given by this youthful clergyman.
The Rev. Edward L. Parsons has come to Cali
fornia because of poor health 1t seems that
he received some time ago nattering call to q
prominent pulpit in this State. He may now
decide to remain here after first trying what
Southern California wall do for him physically.
John H. Latino. the layman OF the party, was
an instructor in the department of philoso-
ply at Johns Hopkins University, from which
he is graduate. He has come here to become
a teacher in the Mount Tamalpais Military
Academy at San Rafael.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
Three Notable Young EpiscopaIians

4 IIfoo -NO'.1D1O O"IIE ]-pIsCopHfIans.
Two young Episcopalian clergymen of New
York City and a young professor from Balti-
more arrived on the overland train last night
and have taken apar tments at the Occidental
The Rev. James lie Baron Johnson, one of the
ington. pastor of Grace Church in New York
Mr.. Johnson is on his way to Portland, where
he is to participate in the exercises of week
incident to the dedication and opening of o
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

He and ]. ]. Dean were accused of swindling
J. A. Morgan. a guest at the What Cheer
House, out of some money. AS there was some
doubt as to Deans guilt, the Judge reserved
decision IN his case until tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
A Tribute From Fellow ofcer.

A Tribute From II elbow Officer.
The following communication has been
received:
CAPTAIN William E. Van Reed. q. S. Army
(retired} former captain OF Battery B, Fifth
ARTILLERY, who, after most painful Illness,
died at his home, 1908 Page street, of this
City at 5:15 O'Clock this morning, bore
his sufferings to the last with a fortltude and
heroism worthy of the brave and fearless
soldier he was in battle.
In his untimely death the officers who knew
him and his many friends have lost most
genial kind-hearted, sincere and warm friend.
10 one ever knew "Little Van," as he was
affectionately called by mis- brother officers,
without loving him. Full of hospitality,
maiden, as he had been brave as a lion in war.
The older officers remember with pride how
conspicuous his bravery was at all times in the
field, and how gallantly, to instance a case, he
fought his battery at the battle of the Weldon
Railroad, when withiE few minutes he had
had both OF his lieutenants shot down besi de
him, and how he told his first sergeant that il
his time to be struck came next he must see to
it that his battery would fight it through glori-
ously to the end.
Alasl Dear old fellow You have gone
where your comrades viii follow you ere long;
but your gallant deeds will not be buried with
you, While these live your memory will be a
most precious memento to them, and great
country VIII never forget to be gratefully in
debted to you for the valor, patriotism, devo-
good fortune to set your countrymen in the
hour of the Nations greatest peril.
The captain leaves behind him most de-
voted widow to mourn his loss. He left no
children. LUIGI LoMIA,
Captain Fifth Artillery, commanding Bat
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco harbor, Au-
gust s, 1896.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

When travelling privately the Duchess of
Connaught assumes the name Of the
Countess of Sussex.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
HaId to Answer.

Thomas Riley was yesterday held by Judge
conlan to answer before the Superior Court In
$1,000 bonds on the charge OF grand larceny.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

Every man should read the advertisement of
Thomas Slater on page 81 this paper.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
A VETERAN OFFICER DIES.
Captain William E. Van Reed,
U. S. A., Re.
tired.
Sketch of His Military Career-Pro.
motion for Gallant Con.
duct

Captain William E. Van Reed, U. S. A.,
retired, died at his residence, 1908 Page
street, in this City, at o'clock yesterday
morning. He had been a sufferer for the
past ten years by reason of disability con-
tracted during the war.
Captain Van Reed was born in Pennsyl-
vania April 4, 1841, and at the age of 20
years enlisted in Company h, Fifth Penn
sylvania Volunteer Infantry, April 20,
1861, was appointed corporal and served
until discharged, June %, 1861, to accept
a commission as second lieutenant, Fifth
United States Artillery, with rank from
May IA, 1861. He was promoted first lieu
tenant July 2, 1863, and captain March 1,
1875, and was retired from active service
December 8, 1887, on account of disability
contracted in the service. He served with
his battery throughout the war and Tor a
great part of the time was in command
of it.
With the Army of the Potomac he went
to the Peninsula, and was engaged at the
siege of Yorktown and the battles OF
Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Malvern
Hill, second Bull Run, Antietam and
Ere dericksburg, and was distinguished for
bravery and gallant conduct. He COM
manded his battery throughout the VIII
derness campaign of 1864, and was act
lively engaged in the battles of the Wilder
ness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopo-
tony and Bethesda Church.
During the Petersburg campaign he was
engaged as battery commander at the
siege OF Petersburg, battles of the Weldon
Railroad, Hatchers Run, Boydton plank
road and capitulation of Lees army al
Appomattox. For gallant and meritorious
services at the battle of the Weldon Rail-
road he received the brevet OF captain,
United States army.
Captain Van Reed came to San Fran
cisco several years ago for the benefit ot
his health. He became member of the
LOYAL Legion September 6, 1865, and was
the oldest companion on the Pacific Coast
being No. % in the order.
The funeral services will be held at his
late residence, 1908 Page street, tomorrow
at 10 A. NJ. Six officers of Captain Van
Reeds old regiment-the Fifth Artillery
will attend as pallbearers. Companions
of the Commandery of California, Military
Order of the Loyal Legion, will also attend
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
DR.. Sanders Electric Belt.

Would you be manly Would you attain perfect manhood
physically mentally and otherwise Would you regain your
confidence in yourself your force your vitality You
SO weak but that he be made strong by DR.
Sandens Electric Belt No spark vitality low but
be whipped into fire by this wonderful Iife-renewer
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
ASTORG SPRING MINERAL WATER.

THE FOUNTAIN OF PERPETUAL YOUTH:
cures most any disease OF long standing: cured
hundreds; recommended by thousands in four
months in this city; no agents A. ASTORG, 108
Fifth ST., sole proprietor The greatest medicinal
and curative water in California.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
HIGHLAND SPRINGS.
ETNA SPRINGS

There is healing in the waters (for rheumatism,
malaria, nervousness, dyspepsia, diabetes, etc.;
there is life in the air. Swimming-tank, tub and
steam baths, fine hotel. amusements. Rates, $40
TO $l4 Take A. NJ s. p. train for ST. Helena:
stage connects at 10 A NJ. Unlimited round-trip
tickets. 81. Particulars at 318 Battery, or W. L.
MITCHELL, Lidell P. o., Napa County. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
The Delight
OF Strong
Manhood.
1t brings to its possesser happi.
ness and the admiration Of both men
and women. 1t is the stepping
stone to success in business. 1t en-.
ableS men to thrOWaside all barriers.

Who is the who is always at the head of the great
institutions of his country? The manly
Who is the who throws aside all obstacles and
fortune in the midst of famine? The manly
Who is the who when other hesitate in of
disaster springs forward and snatches the dying spark from the
ruins whips into flame and lights the path to success He
is the manly
The manly man. is man Of nerve of quick intellect,
and self confidence He is the who has preserved
power of manhood given him by nature having wasted
once he has regained it through the only absolutely certain
open to him through
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
NAPA SODA SPRINGS.

.California's Famous Mountain Spai
HAVE You BEEN THERE LATELY:
1000 feet above Napa Valley. Climate unsur-
passed. Views magnificent. Table, supplied from
orchard and ocean, field and farm. Hot and cold
Napa Soda water baths Telephone and Postoffice.
Burros to ride. Bowling alleys, tennis, croquet,
swings and hammocks- New improvements every
year. Gas and running water in every room Re
lief for asthmatics. WARM WATER SWIM
dren's paradise: mothers delight; husbands rest
Address sANDREW JACKSON, Napa Soda Springs
p. o.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
MOUNTAIN HOME.

The Recognized Family Summer Resort
in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Health, pleasure, swimming fishing and hunt
ing. New dancing pavilion. Deer park. Table
excellent. Climate unsurpassed. Send for souve-
mir Stage at Madrone every Monday, Wednes-
day and Saturday after June ]. connecting with
train leaving the City at 8:15 A. NJ.
VIC PONCELET, L1agas, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

T1NEXCELLED FISHING, DELIGHTFUL
~ coast excursions, tally-ho staging, wild goat
hunting. bathing, boating. horseback riding dan
cling, pyrotechnlc displays, water carnivals grand
concerts every day after June 6. Popular Hotel
Metropole now open. Island Villa in July.
For full information illustrated pamphlets and
rates. apply to
WILMINGTON TRANSPORTATION CO.,
222 South Spring ST., Los Angeles, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09
SARATOGA SPRINGS.

AXE CO.-MOST BEAUTIFUL SUMMER
IL resort in State: different springs; good fish
ing and hunting; accommodations frst-class; rates
$40 per week and upward; table unexceled: hard
finished rooms and cottages ]. MARTENS, Bach
elor p. o., Lake Co., CAL
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-09

HOTEL VICTORIA, SONORA, CAL, THE
IL gem of the mountains, famed for its eouabls
and salubrous climate; near natures Won
derland: altitude 1885 feet; the pleasure and
health seekers paradise; the accommodations OF
the Hotel Victoria will be found Of the highest
RISON, lessee.