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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
The Times' Prize Plano.
ROANOKE, Va, Nav IL,

ROANOKE, Va, May II, 1896.
To THE TIMEs:-We desire TO saw shat
the Jewett Upright Piano, which THE
TIMES has purchased from US and placed
on exhibition at our warerooms, IL in
every respect one of the finest and best
pianos on the American market for the
price. The retail price OF this piano is
fixed ct $500 by the Jewett Piano Com.
pany.
We further desire to say that the Hob.
bic Plano Co. hereby offers to the win
ner Of this instrument $500 cash for the
same, provided he or she purchases o
Piano from us at any time between now
and when the final decision is made.
This offer Is made to prevent any one
holding off the purchase OF an instru.
ment until this Plano Is awarded. Very
truly, HoBRIE PIANO Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
How She Liked Them.

The poet WORDSWORTH grave in
quaint old Grasmere churchyard was
literally ablaze with spring flowers in
commentator of his one hundred and
twenty sixth birthday. There are still
several old inhabitants who remember
him and his devoted sister Dorothy. One
OF them told me an amusing story of
the latter when they lived at Rydal.
Watching fight of wood pigeons one
day, she half unconsciously exclaimed
out aloud, How beautifulp' An old
woman laden with fagots heard her.
AYE, but like 'em better in pie, -
she remarked as she passed Lady
Pictorial
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
Elinhammed.

Eagerly the man unrolled the pack
age.
Il know it is here" he said, "be-
cause l saw him put it here. I cannot
be mistaken. -
Wrapper after wrapper was taken off
until finally nothing remained There
was no Enclosure. Then he tore his hair
and would not be comforted, but rallied
against confidence men of all kinds.
He was favorite son, and now learn.
ed for the first time that there was no
presidential boom in the package be
had bought. Post.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
Preventing Cholera.

John Wright, a leading planter Of
Ceylon. protects his employees from
cholera by giving each a teaspoonful Of
charcoal every morning.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

Do You Have to Give Bond?
IF YOU do call on Chss. Lunsiord s.
Son. agents for the Fidelity and De-
poait Company OF Maryland. They
give every kind OF bond you can think
Of We will! give bonds for all candi-
dates who are elected this spring.
CHAs. LUNsFoRD & Son,
Insurance Agents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
Bucklen's Arn,ca salve.

THE Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II Is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
Paul Massie. 100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

BRAeAssA &c MALONE, the enterpri,-
Ing proprietors of she Crystal Spring
Cafe, will see thst you are politely
trested and served with everything in
first class style.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

A WONDERFUL rem
Eleotric Tininan, edy for the cure OF
rheumatism, neural
gis, govt and lumbago. For collie,
cramp, diarrhoea, cholera morbus, chill
blsins, toothache. Used internally
and externally.
Price IS cents, at Pharmecv
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

1.-THE FAIR" is now open at No. 0 Sa-
lem avenue with full line of station
cry. glassware, etc. GEORGE GRAvArT,
Manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
Do You Have to Give Bonde

Yosr FoRRER Co. sell lawn mowers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

number Of scrub events including ball
throwing, potato race, three legged
race. shoe race, 100 yards dash back
wards, and wheelbarrow race, which
afforded much amusement to the large
number OF spectators present. The
winners were Boogher. Meredith.
Pucket. Jos. Logan and the Jones
brothers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
To-day's Programme,


The programme of the Roanoke Coll
lege commencement for to-day Is as fol-
lows:
At 1920 o'clock In the morning sd-
dresses will be made before the Trien-
MIA! Reunion Association by Rev. L. L..
Smith. A. M. (class of m, of Stras-
burg, Va; Hon. j. w. G Blackstone,
ex-Stste Senator from the Accomsc dis.
triot Of Virginia (olass of '76), and Prot.
G. V. Yonce, of Maryland College, Luth-
erville, Md.
Al $50 In the afternoon there will be
bu siness meeting OF the TrienniaI
Reunion Association in the college
chapel, and Immediately after this the
Alumni Association will hold . business
meeting in the Y. M. C. A. hall.
In the the evening at O'Clock Hon.
Andrew ID. White. LII. D.. will deliver
the annual grafton before the literary
societies, after which there will be 8
promenade concert on the campus.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
WANTED.
AGENTS. WANTED.

WANTRD-TWO OK THREE SALESMAN
w for good territory. to handle our limo of
household goods. Good opportunity for en-
ergetic canvassers. Apply Standard lnstallment
Company, "a Campbell avenue s.w., Roanoke, Va.
S-l9-tf
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

RhM0NS Liver Pill removes the bile
~ The Tonic Pellet tones up the system.
Com bined form Perfect Treatment sc
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

THE Roanoke Street Railway will
transfer you from any part OF the city 20
Crystal Spring. You can there be served
wish all kinds Of lunches and refresh
ments "a the cafe.
IN, l.. -nnHnnnin
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
SPECIAL NOTIJH.

A PREVENTIVE FOR FLIES AND MOS.
IN quitoss Catogni's screen doors. 56tf
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09
NOTICE OF MEETING.
SITUATION WANTED.

EXPERIENCED BOOK-KEEPER AND OF.
- hce man desires employment Gilt edge
reference. Best reasons given for being unein-
Rloyed at present. Address Accountant" p. o.
BOX 533, Roanoke, Va. G31w
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

And you'll readily see how It will be possible
70 Teshen up the parlor and bedrooms a
chair mere, table There to replace those worn
or Wearing out, makes a great difference In a
furniture In n room which makes it nrtjstic vi
we nave some beautiful Rockers. Perhnp.
them. w" =" See
We have new line of window Blinds with
or without fringe Price wav dow W E,t
Shades or Rollers zoe each. o"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

EVERYTHING in season-Bonner's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-09

The programme Of the Roanoke COL
lege commencement for to- day Is as fol-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30
WOMAN'S BRAVE ACT.
In Storm She Saves Two Men from
Drowning.

-
Drowning.
From the New York Tribune.
Mary Sharp, the wife of Charlie Sharp.
a fisherman well known in the vicinity of
Port Jefferson. Long Island. last Sunday
night saved two men from drowning at
great personal peril and exposure to her
self. The two men are Henry Deickman
and Fritz Kramer, Germans, who work In
the rubber factory at Setauket. and who
live near the Sharp house. They were
crossing the ice on Conscience bay,
branch of Port jefferson harbor some two
miles long and about a mile and a half
wide, Sunday evening, in squail OF
snow. 1t was just dark and the strong
northeast gale was blowing the blinding
snow furiously.
The men had reached a point about half
way across the bay when, without warn
ing, the ice gave way under Henry Dieck-
man. who was walking ip advance of his
companions, and he found himself strug-
Cling in icy cold water up to his neck.
His compaion. Fritz. FASTENED to reach a
hand out to him. Henry grabbed IL. but
in his eagerness to get out he pulled
Fritz into the opening with him. Dieck-
man was able TO swim. and managed to
keep his head above water. but Fritz. un-
fortunately, could not swim. and fioun-
dered about helplessly until he reached a
cake of ice. and by its aid kept his head
above water.
Ii was then so dark that IL was impos-
sible 20 see the shore. about three-quar-
tiers of a mile distant. and there was lit
tie chance of any one hearing a cry for
help. as the bitter cold had kept the peo-
pie hugging their fires all day. But the
two men began shouting for help in an
almost forlorn hope.
The Sharps live in an humble fisher
mans cot on the edge OF Conscience bay.
far away from the nearest house, and
about half a mile from the spot where
the two Germans were struggling in the
water. Mrs. Sharp is an expert swimmer
handles an oar perfectly and Is an all
round water woman. She has lived in
the neighborhood many years and knows
every nook and corner of Port Jefferson
harbor and its branches and all Of their
many peculiarities. Just before nightfall
she happened TO glance out OF her win
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30

dress is requisite for all functional occa-
sions. Defects and incongruities can be
pardoned anywhere better than in a fun
dress OUTFIT. The slightest deviation from
perfect fit. first-class workmanship or
the prescribed materials is an offense
that cannot be condoned. The most criti-
cal and fastidious eve can discover no
defects in any evening suit made at our
establishment. Dame Fashion could only
smile her approval at each and every
production of ours. You1l certainly look
swell II we provide your full dress attire.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30
Unavai able Testimony.

I'm the president of the Progressive
Woman's league" said the spare fe-
male with sharp features, as she
grabbed the conductor by the sleeve
and made him involuntarily register
one of the fares he had just knocked
down.
II can't help that, ma am" replied
the conductor in a rather short tone
cents short. as IL were
Nobody asked you to-" she went on.
I'm gathering statistics, and l spent .
cents just to get on this car to inter-
view you. The statement has been
made in some of the newspapers, in an
attempt to prove that our sex is in
capable of handling the reins of gov
eminent, and that one woman gives
more trouble in a public conveyance
than a dozen men"
well, ma'am-"
las l was going to say" she ratified
on, such an assertion is a falsehood
on the face of IL, and IL wouldn't be
worth our while to contradict II If men
weren't so prejudiced that they believe
everything that's written against our
sex. Now, In your daily experience. do
you find that women give you more
trouble than men,"
We'll, ma'am-"
Perhaps I'd better put II more plain
ly," Sc said. interrupting him again.
Let me ask you now, as a conductor.
would you find your work easier If no
women at all rode in the cars?"
1T might be a little easier. ma am. -
he replied, but ] don't see how in the
world we would ever get along with
out them"
Hold on" she cried, joyfully. Let
me write down every word you've said.
once more. i see. we will be able 10
silence our enemies. Now, my good
man. tell me why female passengers
are indispensable"
Because. ma am" returned the con-
ductor, IF II wasn't for the women we
would get stuck on all the Canadian
dimes and plugged quarters we hap
pened to take in.'-Truth.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30

Passengers destined 10 points beyond
Denver and Kansas City will receive
superior accommodations by travelling
via the Union Pacific and Chicago a
Alton railways. No veXatious delays at
desolate junction points. All changes
are made at union depots and at agree
able hours.
All trains are equipped with latest
improved sleeping and chair cars. light
ed with gas and run on time.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30

We have every kind you need.
Come and see them.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30

I will sell the stock and good will of
the Dan Lewis shoe company at a sac
rifice. 60 West Park. w. T.. Burgess,
assignee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30

Boston Not Ashamed of Am riean Art.
Boston alone can boast a museum that
has any claim TO represent American art
history. and even that representation is
feeble and inadequate. Why IS n that We
can furnish heat. light and lodging Tor
Rouguereau and Nibert. while no one
cares TO take Gilbert Stuart and his con-
temporaries in from the doorstep? What
matter that West and Copley were imLla-
ture painters! So were Cimabue and Ho-
garth and Rene of AnJou. Some one had
20 make a beginning. and West and Cop
ley were beginners of whom we have no
reason to be ashamed. At any rate they
were our own, and IL our Improvement in
art has been rapid since their time. all
the more reason why we should preserve
the record OF the growth.-From the
Field OF Art" in the February Scribner's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-30

For window glass call at Butte Art
Stained Glass Works. 326 South Main.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29
TWO DAYS In AFREIGHT CAR
Thirteen Year-0ld Virginia Boy
Survives a Terrible Experience.
He Was Locked In the Car for Fun
and the Train Pulled Out
With Its Prisoner.

After an enforced Imprisonment, without
food, in an empty freight car for over forty
eight hours, Robert Fields, a thirteen year
old colored boy, found his way nUoSanitary
Officer Franks OFFICE at police headquarters
yesterday.
The boy appeared wan and hungry even
after devourin.; a sandwich and drinking a
mug of coffee which were furnished him by
Policeman Flynn at the police court.
Fields stated that his mother lives at
Somerset, Va, beyond Culpeper Court
house. Two days ago while playing with
some boys at the railroad station in Cul-
peper his playmates seized him and forced
him into an empty freight car.
They then locked the door of the car.
Fields yelled for help and pounded against
the sides of the car, he said, but no one
came to his rescue. Finally IA locomotive
was attached to the car and it was coupled
TO way freight and started toward Alex
andria.
The boy resigned himself to his fate and
between laying on side tracks and other
delays, he had been inside two days and
nights when the train reached Alexandria.
A passing railroad man heard Fields
crying inside and released him. The half
famished boy was provided with food and
water and then started TO walk for this
city. Upon his arrival in South Washing
ton he fell into the hands OF the police,
and found his way to the sanitary officers
headquarters. He will be returned TO his
mother at Somerset, Va.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29
ASYLUM SCANDAL REPORT
Minor Charges Against the Staun-
ton Institution Sustained.
Legislative Committee Declares That
the Worst Accusations Against
Principal Doyle Are False.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 2S.-The legislative
committee having charge OF the inveStiga-
tion OF the deaf, dumb and blind institution
at Staunton. submitted their report this
evening, as follows:
The immoral conduct of Mr.. Yates in
1880, while a teacher in the institute, with
Miss Riggs, is sustained by the evidence.
Mr.. Yates left the institute in 1892 and
went to Arkansas, where he now resides.
The charge of immortality OF Mr.. Bear,
one of the teachers in 1884, with Miss Hog
wood, is not sustained.
The improper use OF whisky by Mr.. Hum
bert and Mr.. MCCambridge, now teachers
in the institute, is sustained.
Prof. Euritt. one of the teachers now in
the institute, in years back had hcen
hard drinker. but the evidence IS clear
that he has reformed, and mas not drank
for about three years.
The evidence does not sustain the charge
that Capt. Thomas Doyle is a hard dTinkeF,
but it is fact that the pupils know that
Captain Doyle does occasionally take
drink. and il seems 10 make u bad i'm
preston on the pupils.
The financial mana cement OF the instr
tute by both principal and board OF viSi-
tors. is decidedly good.
The evidence is conclusive that there is
bad feeling existing between some OF the
teachers and the principal and friction and
| want Ol dtLpiE tllc DOsiIu Vi NiSi-
| tors. some OF the teachers testifylng that
! they could not recommend the school to
| parents having afflicted children, and one
| of the members OF the board testifying also
| that he could not patTOniZe the school. and
| he would not recommend the same.
Ii is also in evidence that there has been
a lack OF harmony among the board of
| visitors since 1888.
These facts existing, what is the best to
| be done to cure the evils? After this long
| investigation and the findings aforesaid,
| your committee is of the opinion that the
| future usefulness OF this institution de
! mands a thorough reOrga niZation and
recommends the adoption OF the folio wing
| resolution:
| Resolved, That the deaf, dumb and blind
! institute be reorga niZed as provided in the
| bin aCcompan wing and made part OF this
| report.
| Accompanying the report is a bin pro-
| viding for the vacation on the 18th OF
March of office 10y the board and the re-
| organization of the institution.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29
DEATH OF A GUARDSMAN.
Passing OF Edward Allen, Distric'
Soldier and Department Clerk.

Passing OF Edward Allen, District
Soldier and Department Clerk.
Mr.. Edward Allen, who was well-known
as clerk in the War Department, and as
an officer in the National Guard, died yes
terday at his residence, No. 237 Tenth
street northeast, after a lingering illness.
Mr.. Allen was a native OF Norwalk, Conn,
and came TO this city twelve years ago as
a clerk in the surgeon generals office,
War Department He was transferred
from there TO the secretaTy's office, and
filled for a number OF years theresponSibie
position of custodian in the supply division.
He resigned his position TO go TO California
for his health.
Recently he returned 10 this city. H6
had been identified with the National
Guard since 1889, when he enlisted as a
private in Company A, Sixth Battalion
He passed through the grades OF non-com-
missioned officer, and became sergeant
ma ior, and later adJutant OF the Fourth
Battalion He was considered one OF the
most al BILE and jealous Officers in theguard'
and was highly esteemed in the War De
partment.
He was a member of Hiram Lodge No.
10, F. A. A. NJ, and Hiram K. A Chapter
No 10 His funeral will take place to-
morrow at 3 O'Clock p. m.,' and VIII be
in charge of Hiram Lodge.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 2S.-The Clarion
Ledger will tomorrow morning publish the
following letter from Hon. W. {. Whitney
of New York
New York Feb. %, lS96.-To the Editor
of the Clarion Ledger, Jackson, Miss
Sir:
First-From recent issues OF your paper
sent me by some friend learn that Mr.. W.
s. McAIister has been circulating in your
city among prominent Democrats petition
requesting me to hecomc Candidatefor the
Presidential nomination Of the Democratic
party.
In the course OF the controversy which
naturally arose from such effort on his
part, he speaks OF himself as one of the
'.Principal managers of the whitney move
ment in this State.'' Mississippi. If similar
proceedings were taken and similar words
employed with regard to another person,
should assume that he was aware or what
was being done.
DISCLAIAiS KNOWLEDGE.
| therefore desire To disclaim any knowl-
edge OF any such movement whatever
that may mean. and | request any friend
OF mine not TO join il. 1t is doubtless
intended i'm a friendly spirit, but has not
my approval or concurrence.
Second-From the same source of infor-
nation | learn that some persons have
believed me q supporter of the view that
l.
the free coinage of silver at l6 to ] in
dependent of the cooperation and action
OF other nations, and in that belief have
been led into Il false position rs regards
their own principles.
Under these circumstances | ought TO
say that | do not believe i'll that theory
of finance. but consider it unsound and if
adopted likely Ia lead to most evil con
sequences to our people and their indus
tries and prosperity. 1t is, IN my opln-
ion, fundamentally wrong and vicious.
GOLD AND SILVER BASIS.
Third am a believer in gold and silver
| as the metallic basis OF values, and of the
| worlds currency, and am confident that
| within n time not far distant, there Will
be II concurrence OF the nations upon that
subject. by which the ratios of value of the
Two metals for coinage and currency pur-
poses Will be fixed and the stability of such
values maintained by an international
! agreement.
| am aware that this view is looked upon
as financial heresy by some and as vision
| airy by others. But such persons must be
| themselves ignorant of the latest develop
| ments of scientific thought upon this sub
| iect and the rapid advance this view il
ma king wherctofore il has had little sup
| port.
Fourth-Untn that occurs l believe any
| action by the United States alone would be
disastrous to us, would bring general ruin
| TO our present prosperity, and would hinder
| the true ana final solution OF the problem.
| Fifth-These opinions do not entertain
| or express as candidate for thePrcsidency
| lfor which Office | have already said /
| would not be candidatel, but in order
| that your people who have views differ
ing from these may not be deceived as TO
mine. Yours very truly,
| WIN. c. WHITNEY"
1
| To Incorporates a New Light Company
Mr.. Livingston has introduced in the
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29
LIBELLED THE sTRANAHAN.
Filibuster Steamer Had No Certificate
to Carry EXnInsiyea

to Carry Explosives
New York, Feb. 2S.-United States Dis
trict Attorney Macfarlan has filed a libel
in the United States circuit court against
the lighter j. S. T. Stranahan, upon which
the arms and ammunition for the steamer
Bermuda eX pedition were loaded. A process
has been issued othe United States marshal,
the writ being returnable March II.
The charges against the owners of the
lighter are that she had no certificate al
lowing her to carry explosives, that she
was without special licensefor that purpose
and that the packages OF explosives We're
not marked as such.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29
PRIEST DIED AT SEA.
Father Kenney OF New York Stricken
With ApopIeSy

" II IT = pVIttAE
Charleston. S. c., Feb. 2S.-On board the
Clyde liner IroquaiS. which arrived here
today, was the body of Father " z. Kenney
of New York, who had died Of apOplexy
at sea.
Father kenncy was on his way to Florida
and was accompanied by his two sisters.
Upon the arrival of the steamer Bishop H.
Z. Northrop of this diocese was notified
OF the death OF the priest, and he and mem
berS of the Catholic Church called on the
bereaved sisters The body was turned
over to an undertaken and embaimed. 1t
was taken back to New York this after
noon accompanied by the two sisters OF the
deal father.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29
sQUE[CHED HIS BOOMER
Whitney Says the Mississippi
Movement Is UnSanCtiOned.
VIEWS ON THE CURRENCY

Ex-Secretary Writes Long Letter
TO a Southern Paper and Calls Off
the Efforts in Behalf of His Can
didacy-Not IL andidate-Flat-
Footed on Finance.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29

oIncorporatea New Light Company
Mr.. Livingston has introduced in the
House a modified and amended bill 10 in
corporate the National Capital Gaslight
Heat and Power Company.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29
Two Missing Children

Fannie Thornton, the thirteen-year-old
coIored girl whodisappearcd from herhome'
926 V street northwest, several weeks ago,
is still numbered among the missing as Is
also Charles W. Tucker. the youngster who
ran away from the residence Of his aged
parents, 1880 New Jersey avenue north
west
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-29

Estate of Christopher Hager.
An inventory OF the personal property
of the late Christopher Hager, amounting
TO S1539o, was filed by his executor yes
terday.