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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
THE TINES PRIZE PIANO.
Roanoke, Va. May II. IS:

Roanoke, Va, May II, 1896.
To The Times:-We desire to saw
that the Jewett Upright Piano, which
the Times has purchased from us and
placed ON exhibition at our warerooms,
is 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 at T4G0 by the Jewett Piano Com
pany.
We further desire to say that the Hob
bic Piano Co. hereby offers to the winner
of this instrument $400 cash for the same
provided he or she purchases 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 instrumen.
until this Piano is awarded. Very truly,
Hobbie Piano Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06

A brilliant complexion Is beauty Up IL
seif. 1t pleases the eyes of thoughtless
people and the minds of thinking people,
They know that a really good complexion
Is sign of health, and created by Nature.
There are different ways of initiating hue
complexion cosmetics, which deceive no.
BODY, but ruin the skin and make the user
look silly and prematurely old +; stimulants
which ONLY give temporary flush danger.
Gus drugs which drive pimply disorders
from the face back into the blood. All
these counterfeit" conplexions ara uu-
safe and easily detected. But the genuine,
unmistakeable, much admired color and
Siearness of health eau only be obtained
by clearing all bilious matters and humors
out of the blood. i.
The fret step towards creating a good
complexion by Natures own method is to
get the blood clear, aud tho circulation free
and active. There is no complexion so sal
low, muddy or pimply but It will be cleared
and frightened by DR.: Picree's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t Is she best natural
complexion-maker on earth. 1t sends the
fresh glow of real health to the checks by
thoroughly clearing all bilious and eruptive
humors out of the blood. It strengthens
The digestion aud regulates the bowels IN
q mild, natural way. 1t gives brighter eolor
TO the blood and not only beauties tho
complexion but makes tho eyes brighter
and the breath sweeter.
If the bowels be very much coustipated,
1t will be advisable to take small doses OF
DR.. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets, conjointly
with the use of the Golden Medical Dis
Sovery." One OF two each day-just suf-
6cient to get their laxative and Alternative,
or blood cleansing, effect will be sufficient
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL.

To be beautiful, you must have pure
blood and good health. To do so, purify
the blood and build up the health with
the best tonic and BLOOD purifier of the
age, Botanic Blood Balm, COB. B. By
1t is the old standard and reliable remedy.
1t never fails to cure all manner of Blood
and Skin diseases where eminent physi-
clans and all other known remedies have
failed. Send stamp for book of particu-
lars, to the Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga
For sale by all druggists.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
NO FUN.

Old gentleman Ito small boy stealing
apples)-Good gracious, boys, stealing is
bad enough but il you must steal, why
don't you take the ripe apples instead Of
the green9
Boys Tin chorus)-The man who owns
the orchard will give us all the ripe ones
we want, II we ask for 'em.-San Fran
cisco Wave.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALyE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
oialns, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no nav re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
Satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale at Massie's Pbar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
THE LUCKY ONE.

Sapsmith-Miss Sallie Gay bet me n
CONGRATULATIONS yesterday after
noon.
Aspins-Do you suppose you will get
them il you win the bete
Sapsmith-Yaas, indeed; Jack Swift,
who called on. her last night told me this
mawning that he is holding the stakes.
Truth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06

w. X. Andrews & Co., 219 Salem ave-
nue., have large coal yard, buy more
coal, sell more coal, handle greater va
riety OF coal, own more teams, run more
teams and deliver coal more prom pity
than any coal dealer in the city. Look
out for the belled teams and give them
your orders.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
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Schedule in Effect April 10, 1895.
WESTBOUND LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY.
500 a. III. Washington and Chattanooga
limited) for Bristol, intermediate STA
tions and the South and West. Pull
man sleepers to New Orleans and Mem
phis. Connects at Radford for Blue
field and Pocahontas
4:25 p M, the Chicago Express for Rad
ford, Bluefeld, Pocahoutas, Kenova,
Cincinnati, indianapolis, St. Louis,
Kansas City, Columbus and Chicago.
Pullman Buffet Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus. Also for Pulaski, Wythe-
vile, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga
and intermediate points
TRAINS ARRIVE AT ROANOKE.
From Norfolk 1886 a. m. 4:15 D. m.
From Hagerstown TAO n. M 4:05 D. m.
From Winston 400 p. m.
From Bristol and the West 1905 noon:
$3.50 p. m.
NORTH AND EASTBoUND, LEAVE
ROANOKE DAILY.
1915 noon for Petersburg, Richmond and
Norfolk.
1915 noon for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York.
lO:1O p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk.
Pullman sleepers Roanoke to Norfolk
and Lynchburg to Richmond
1000 p. m. washington and Chattanooga
limiteD for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York. Pullman
sleepers to Washington via. Shenan-
doah Junction and Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
Durham Division-Leave Lynchburp
9Union station) daily $50 p. IN. for
South Boston and Durham and inter
mediate stations.
Winston Salem Division-Leave Roanoke
SUnion staJion) daily 1925 noon and
9;oG a: m. daily, except Sunday Camp
bell street station) for Rocky Mount.
Martinsville, Winston Salem and inter,
mediate stations.
For all additional information apply
at ticket Office or to w. b. Bevill, General
Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
M. f. Bragg, Travelling Passenger
Agent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
DIVINE AFFLATUS AT WASHING
saa,Nsl TON.

Maud Muller, on a summers day, stuff
ed the manager full of hay; her hat was
there, but not the rake, for that was but
a poets fake. Shaping the old COW on
the side, she laughed until she almost
cried. Just think, old bossyr' yelled
the maid, "I'm going to have some bloom
el 8 made. pullman Tribune.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
MORE WARLIKE

Papa (who is n general)-I suppose
when you grow up you will be soldier
like me.
Billy (contemptuously)- bet 1
won't. Soldiers don't kill anyone nova
days. I'm going to be motorman ON q
trolley car.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
GAUGING HIM

Manager-How many single daughters
has that man Boomer?
Clerk-Three.
Manager-Add Is to his gas bill and
see that the meter at his house is geared
higher.-Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06

Look out for Andrews belled team.
w. *. Andrews s. 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, 1896-10-06

We are now in our new quarters.
Everything new and inviting. Call in to
see us. j. E. Rogers e. Co., No. II
Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06

Fried oysters, stewed oysters, broile
oysters on toast at Catogni's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
THE REASON.

Mrs. Farmer-Why do you walk the
roads in this aimless manner year in and
year outs
Weary Wakins-Because I amt got no
bicycle journal
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
ORGANIZED LABOR.

would like to get the name and adj
dress of the secretary of every union OF
labor organization in the city. Address
G. E. GRAY, Times Office, Roanoke, Va
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
FINANCE IN THE SJJNDAY-scHoo-

lNANCE IN The SUNDAY-SCHOOL
The Sunday school needed money, and
Mr.. Smart, the superintendent, had a new
way of getting it, says the London Tit
Bits.
He proposed giving each boy half
crown. AT the end of month the princi-
pal, together with what 1t earned was to
be returned to him.
The scheme was good. but it didn't work
quite as Mr. Smart anticipated.
The fourth Sunday found the superin-
tendent ready to audit the profits and loss
accounts, and he commenced with John
MES class.
How have you done, JohnnieY,
MY half crown has earned another
one, said Johnnie, with the air of one
having an option on a halo.
"Good" said the superintendent.
'Not only is Johnnie a good boy in help
ing. the school, but he shows business tai.
ent. Doubling ones money in a single
month requires no common ability Who
can tell but we may have another bud
ding Cr9sus among us? Johnnie, you
have done we'll. And now Thomas, how
much has your half crown earned'''
"Lost it, said Thomas.
what! Not only failed to earn any
thing but actually lost" said Mr.. Smart.
'How was that"
~ tossed with Johnnie" was the re-
ply, land he won."
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
IF TROUBLED WITH RHEUMATIS,
READ THIS.

H'1 O1'IIf1D w NH HHEU MATIoM
READ THIS
Annapolis, Md, April Is, 1891 have
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rben.
matism and found it to be all that is
claimed for it. believe it to be the best
preparation for rheumatism and deem
seated muscular pains in the market and
cheerfully recommend it to the public.
JNO. G. BROOKS, dealer in boots, shoes,
etc, No. Is Main street.
Also Read This.
Mechanicsvile, st. Mary county. Md
sold bottle of Chamberlain,s pain
Balm to n man who had been suffering
with rheumatism for several years. It
made him well man. A. j. McGILL.
For sale at 30 cents per bottle by The
Chas. Lyle Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06

School books and supplies at lowest
prices. Gravatt's Fair, Salem avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-06
COAL COMING FROM CHINA.
The Land of Ii Hung Chang to Become a
Competitor in the Fuel Market.
~ Nav Yorl, Herald


Those who have been complaining of
the recent advances In coal prices may
find some comfort in the fact that Orien-
tai coal, mined by Chinese cheap labor,
has reached the Pacific coast, and is in
competition with the coast and Pennsyl-
vania coal fields. A few days ago the
bark Colorado arrived in San Francisco
with cargo of anthracite and manufac-
tured COAL and although the cargo itself
is comparatively Insignificant, it is the
entering wedge that promises to split
prices on the Pacific coast and ultimately
further East, for the dealer who received
it says he can undersell the home product
on account Of the cheap Chinese labor
used in mining the coal that comes from
the TonQuin district Though Tonquin
is now under the French--since the Ton
quin war-it Is being developed by them
with Chinese labor.
The supply Of coal in that district is
practically ineXhaustible, and not only is
the coal marketed as mined, but the coal
dust Is mixed with pitchy substance
and compressed into egg-shaped Jumps.
This Is new form of coal for America,
and 1t makes cheap fuel The inflam.
| mable pitchy substance used in its COM
| position Is said to make not only q very
| hot, but very clean fire.
This sample cargo is said to he ONLY n
feeler for the market, and as soon as the
demand for it is manifested shipload
after shlpload will follow in it's wake.
This demand will come, for the coal is
said to be Of the finest quality, fully equal
to the best Pennsylvania or Welsh coal.
Clear range grade of Pennsylvania coal
Is selling in San Francisco at $13 a ton,
and the same grade of Tonquin coal can
be sold at good profit for SO ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
The Eugene Field Fund

There is unique and interesting exhibit
ton at Veerhoff's galleries, on F street lust
now that will attract the attention of all
lovers Of letters as well Of art at the
capital. The exhibition includes the orig
inal drawings by famous artists of the H.
lustra tons that embellish the beautiful
volume recently issued in memory of the
dead poet. Eugene Field. In connection
with this display subscription lists are
about to be opened at the same place in
aid of the Field memorial fund, one-half of
which is to be used for the erection of n
monument and the other half donated to
the poets widow for the support of the
family. Eugene Field died a poor man.
and there is serious need for this aid
There will he separate list for the SUP
scriptions of the newspaper men of Wash
ington, many of whom knew Field well in
life, and ali of whom are admirers of his
beautiful work. Tomorrow will be devoted
to MIR. Fields fellow craftsmen. The orig
inal autographs secured VIII be sent direct
TO Mrs Field as souvenir from the men
OF her husbands profession In this city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23

The Gazette of Worcester, Mass. IN
which city there are being built cars SINH
lar to some that are expected to be used
In Washington, has the following in refer
tnce to the trial of the new system
OF street cars propelled by compress
ed air which is going on in that CITY:
1t Is known as tie high pressure sys-
tenn. Ihe cars run in Europe have
pressure of little over 400 pounds, while
On these 1t is proposed to have a high
pressure of 1000 pounds to the square inch
on the cylinders This would reduce the
SIZE OF the cylinders and make 1t possible
to entirely conceal them under the seats
In the European lines there are huge tubes
carried under the cars, which give an I'M
calmly appearance, add to the weight and
increase the chance of accident Thus
far compressed air cars have been charged
sufficiently for runs of about eight miles
while 1t Is proposed to give the storage in
these capacity to run twenty miles with
cot refllling. The charging will take only
a minute or two, and 1t Is proposed to have
compressed air conduits along the tracks
ders can be charged by stopping a moment
on the route. The regulator and brake are
to be separated. as in the trolley car, and
will be Of such a simple pattern that an
ordinary motorman can manipulate them.
Instead Of using the compressed air for
the brakes, as In previous systems it Is
proposed to reverse the power when neces-
sary to STOP The motor operated by COM
pressed sir follows the steam engine more
than an electric motor, but the impulse is
given by springs which are squeezed by
the air and free themselves. The promoters
Teen eliminated by constructing tough cyl
inders."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
SEVERAL ASSAULT CASES.
In Every Instance the Accused Was
Given Punlshment.


Given Punishment.
William Edd, an old horse dealer who
has been in tie Police Court many times
both as defendant and witness, was be-
hind the bars today on a charge of having
committed an assault on john Maroni. Sa-
die Coleman. colored. an intimate friend OF
the defendants. seems to be responsible
for the trouble. Ed for a long time was
welcome to anything in the colored wo-
mans house, on Armory street, but during
recent months she has not permitted him
to even call on her. But the man was per-
sistent, and three days ago when he went
there he found that he was not only an
unwelcomc guest, but he was given a good
sound thrssh!ng. Maroni and another ma
were in TIE house looking after their wash
and when Ed started a fight and used a
knife Oh Maroni the two men beat him.
Judge Miller referred to the numerous
troubles in which Edd had figured and
sent him to Jail for eleven months and
twentynine days.
Edward Randolph. coiored who is able
to sympathze with the surviving members
of the Buxton family, knows what il is TO
get struck on the head with AN AK and
then live 10 tell the story. He appeared In
court and complained that Elsie Tibhs had
used an eX en- him during an ordinary
street tight. A physician had dressed the
wound and a cotton bandage covered his
head. Assault and battery with intent to
Kill was the charge. and Elsie was held in
500 security for the action of the grand
jury.
William Stewart, colored, who is known
as desperate Pete" was in court for hav-
ing ASST ulted two women, and was given a
home for two months
H1llery Wardrobe, oolored, for assaulting
Jennie Harris was fined $50 or sixty days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 2-Judge Hagner.
WisSman agt. ScaggS: order directing
clerk to pay defendant $50 out of registry
of court. Roache agt. Hyland; order for
commission to ISSUE Johnson agt. Agnew;
rule on receiver. returnable July 20 Brock
inrtdge agt. Carter ct al; order directing
trustee to sell for cash. Gill agt. Mead ct
al; order pro confesso against defendant
Mead. Daniel agt. Jenkins: motion for in
junction overruled. Maxwell agt. vii,
mington Dental Manufacturing Company:
order allowing receiver to remove assets.
Thompson Manufacturing Company agt.
Thorn; rule to show cause, returnable July
%.
Circuit Court No. Judge Hagner
Cation agt. District of Columbia; judy
ment in certiorari Lehman agt. District
Of Columbia; do.
Circuit Court No. 2.-Judge Hagner.
Jordan agt. District of Columbia: iudg-
ment in certiorari.
Probate Court-Judge Hagner.
Estate of Sarah R. Bates: will filed and
fully proved. In re Francis w. Truxeil: pc
tltion for appointment of guardian filed.
Estate of James Johnson; inventory flled.
Estate of jeremiah Lynch; petition for pro-
bate of will filed. In re Catherine NJ. Nc
CURE; guardians petition for an allowance
fied. Estate of Caroline Burke, will fully
proved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
THEIR LUCK WAS BAD,
SO They Threw Away the Rabbits
Foot and Chinese Ccin


Foot and Chinese Ccin.
From the Baltimore Sum-
Two men were talking about luck at the
corner of Baltimore and South streets last
night. Neither Of them had had a recent
visitation of Dame Fortune, and in conse-
quence both were loud In their denuncia-
tons of that tickle lady.
Il haven't had a good thing for three
years" said one of them, in a tone of deep
disgust. Il have tried my best to overcome
the hoodoo, but somehow 1 can't do it,
I've tried every sort of mascot, but 1 can't
get out Of the rut. For two years / have
carried rabbits foot but it SENS to have
come from Jonah rabbit, and not one of
the regular kind. Darn this luck, any,
how
The other man sympathized deeply and
told his own troubles in the same dis
gruntled style. He, too, had a mascot in
the shape of Chinese coin.
They are all a snare and a delusion" he
said, and his face looked more woe-begone
than ever Darn this luck anyhow"
MaScots are not what they are cracked
up to me, assented the other I'm almost
tempted to believe in Jonahs as the har-
bingers of good fortune I'm going to get
rid of this rabbits foot, at any rate"
Il m right with you, sad the other.
Darn this luck. anyhow"
The rabbits foot and the coin appeared
from their pockets, and with a more hope
full manner than they had yet shown the
two charms were tossed together in the
middle of the street, near the tracks of the
the City Passenger railway. Then the two
"hoodooed men went down the street
arm-in-arm.
Darn this luck ANYHOW" was the las,
thing heard as they disappeared in door
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23

Because of the pressure of official bust
ness, Secretary Herbert has been compelled
70 change his plans for the summer TO a
slight extent According to mis- present
plans, he will remain in this city until
Saturday, August j. when he will go TO
his home in Alabama to cast his vote for
Johnson the democratic candidate for gov
ernor of the state. The election takes place
on the Sd proXimo. Secretary Herber: will
then return to this city and start almost
Immediately on his ong-deferrcd cruise of
Inspection of the northern and eastern ma
val stations, on the dispatch boat Dolphin.
Ihat vessel is now at Gloucester Mass
but will start fer this city in few DAYS
The Secretary will visit Newport to IN
spect the naval war college and the naval
training and torpedo stations. bu; his stop
there will be only Incidental to the general
business of the trip. He viii be gore about
a month and will undoubtedly avail himself
of this opportunity to call upon the Presi-
cent at his quiet retreat at Gray Gables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
Transfer of Cavalry Troops,

In consequence Of the recent fire at Fort
Wingate, N NJ. which destroyed some of
the barracks, it has been found necessary
to reduce the size of the garrison at that
post. Orders were issued by Mai Gen.
Miles today for the transfer OF two troops
of the I'd Cavalry from Fort WinEate to
Fort Riley, Kan, ard for the transfer of
two troops of the LIST Cavalry at the last
named post to Fort Sheridan, near Chicago.
The selection OF the troops to change sta
tions is left 10 the discretion Of the gen.
erals commanding the military depart
ments concerned. Two troops of the I'd
Cavalry will remain al Fort Wingate. and
orders have been given for the rebuilding
of the damaged barracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
ANOTHER DESTITUTE MOTHER.
She Asked That Her Infant Child Be
Cared for by the District.

She Asked That Her Infant Child Be
Cared for by the District.
Charles Franklin Brown was named in
an Information filed in the Police Court this
afternoon, which petitioned the court to
have the child turned over to the board Of
children's guardians. Josephine Taylor, the
child's mother, had the infant In her arms.
With her was Mrs. Jennie Hayes of liz;
Pennsylvania avenue. This lady had taken
the colored woman and her child in OF the
streets for humanitys sake, but as she
could not support them always she had the
child taken to court. The colored woman
had come here from Virginia, and was
treated in one Of the hospitals. When the
child was nineteen days old, the mother
was discharged from the hospital, and had
1t not been for Mrs. Hayes she would have
had serious time finding a place OF
shelter.
This case is brought into court" said
Prosecuting Attorney Jeffords, for the pur-
pose of relieving this charitable lady OF a
burden. 1 don't like the idea of having
these women come here from the states
and dump their offspring on the District"
I'VE have 1t in court every day. remark
ed the judge, land it's getting worse.
Mr.. Jefords agreed with this. and said he
was sorry there was not some remedy. So
far as he was concerned he thought they
should be sent back to their homes.
Where s the father of this child?'' Judge
Miller asked the woman.
Deed 1 don't know" was her response
The judge told her that she need rot
think she was going to get rid of the baby
SO easily. and told her she would have TO
work and support the child. The woman
said she was willing to do this, but she was
not very strong yet, and was out Of en-
ployment. When she got a little stronger
she hoped she would be able to &c, a situa-
ton, and then she would be willing TO spend
every cent on her child.
Judge Miller told her that he would have
the child cared for until the LIST OF Septem-
Der, and then she will have to appear and
make some provision for his care.