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energetic work by Delegates f. w. Gien-
non and Guy P. Hull of Redwood City.
A point dwelt upon by Mr.. Meserve
was that the Native Sons were a power
which would operate against the division
of the State of California whenever a eues-
ton of division might be brought up. Mr.
Greany's address was an especially elo-
quent and witty one, and Delegates Cum.
ming and Boyd distinguished themselves
as orators. The Redwood City representa-
tives are jubilant over their victory, and
they are already talking over the plans OF
celebration.
San Francisco.is to have the Admission
day celebration in the year 1900, and that
is consolation for the delegates who
worked for the metropolis to-day. At any
rate vote was passed declaring it to be
the sense of this convention that the great
celebration of the first 9th OF Septem ber in
the new century should be at San Fran
cisco.
Another sub ject OF interest in the line OF
future celebrations was introduced by
Frederick T. Duhring of Sonoma. Mr..
Duhring announced tha. the citizens of
his city were preparing to observe the
tiftieth anniversary of the raising of the
bear flag. That celebration would take
place on June IA, 1897. Sonoma had the
original fagpole, Mr.. Duhring stated, and
the original flag with the misshapen bear
would be hoisted by the surviving mem
bers of the bear-fag party.
A matter of immediate and practical in
terest to the Native Sons was presented in
a telegram introduced by Delegate Brady OF
Grass Valley. This was in relation to the
sentence of John Hays Hammond, who is
a member of Quartz Parlor. The telegram
was as follows:
Advices received here that John Hays Ham
mond has been sentenced to death. Use all
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the difference that the admini.trationists

the difference that the adminietrationists
are all gold standard men while the anti
admiaistrationists are free silverites. The
latter have brought to their support no
small number OF representatives OF the
free silver doctrine, which is undoubtedly
strong in Michigan.
The battle in the convention, while
really between the administration and its
opponents, takes the form of struggle
over the money question. Tonight all
the delegates have arrived and the two
sets of opponents held caucuses in the
various hotels and INDUCED in wordy
debates in the lobbies. So far as the re-
turns have been received the convention
promises to be evenly divided between the
advocates of single gold standard and the
16 to l silverltes.
In anticipation thereof the gold men
have agreed to accept plank for the plat
form declaring in favor of free silver at
16 to i ratio, the same to be appliable to
all future contracts. The silver party,
however, declares that the convention
shall decide ''for 16 to or bust"
The free-silver people had intended to
have a mass-meeting here tonight, but
their opponents stole march on them by
hiring the only meeting place large enough
to accommodate a great crowd for the
evening for the sake of keeping it dark.
The silver people had invited Don M.
Dickinson to bring Secretary Carlisle on to
have joint debate with Senator Tillman,
who was to have been imported for the
purpose of the occasion, but Mr.. Dickinson
did not notice the invitation.
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rendered excellent music. Chorro Lodge
L. 0. .. F., came next with large num-
Der OF members, followed by Higuera
Lodge, A. 0. U. w. The "Days of '49''
float attracted as much attention as any,
excepting the poppy float of States, which
was adorned by many of the pretty girls
of this place. The old miners were hard
at work with rocker and pan, and one of
the scenes was OF "a pioneer gambling ia BILE.
The local lodge of Elks was in the pro-
cession and had large float representing
wildwood scene, the topping fixture of
which was an elk. Delay in starting this
float was caused by pair of balky horses
and during the march some of the trees
on the wagon were raked by a low tele-
phone wire.
The City Councilmen and the County
Supervisors were in carriages. The Grand
officers of the Native Sons had the place of
honor, and each of their carriages was
drawn by four horses. Four beautiful
young women in carriage profusely deco
rated with snowballs were Miss de la
Guerra, Miss Jack. Miss Sinsheimer and
Miss HAYS. The Young Mems Institute
had about fifty members in the line. A
glorious white foat covered with poppies
was occupied by the native princess of the
occasion, Miss Maude Scott. and girls who
represented various States.
Another float had some pretty girls, par
italy disguised as butterflies. The stall
wart Native Sons made an imposing ap-
pearance, following the float that repre-
sented California. The carriage containing
Grand President Frank III. Dunno. Grand
Vice President H. c. Gesford, Grand Sec
retary H. Lunsted and Grand Treasurer
III. S. Martin. drawn by four black horses,
attracted much attention. Los Osos Par
lor of this city displayed beautiful new
banner and had all its members in the
line.
The Fire Department brought up the
rear. The hose companies led with their
carts, upon one of which sat tiny maiden
couched in flowers. The engine was beau
tlfully decorated. Pretty George Kelley,
Z years old, held the throttle. The hook
and ladder truck was surmounted by big
bear. Mr.. Huyck, an old pioneer, also
rode upon it. He was ''pannlng" in the
oiden mining style.
The procession was on the streets nearly
two hours. The delegates say it was one
of the most pleasant demonstrations of the
kind they have ever had. About 5000
people witnessed the march.
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possible means to have Grand Parlo intercede
in his behalf.
Carroll Cook read the telegram to the
convention, by request of Mr.. Brady, and
made brief statement Of the case, with a
plea that every possible effort of th order
be nsed to aid the political prisoner
in Johannesburg. The only thing that
could now be done, however, would be to
urge the California Senators to prompt,
energetic effort. committee, to remain
in force and take whatever action may be
at any time deemed advisable, was ap-
pointed. 1t is composed of Frank Coombs,
M. a. Dorm, the incoming president the
vice-president and the secretary.
The annual election for grand officers
will be held on Thursday. For grand ora
tor the contest is between Louis f. Bying-
ton of San Francisco, Edwin A. Meserve
of Los Angeles and Frank Mattison OF
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SUNK IN Il CoLLIsIOM
The Steamer Hyanoke Crippled by th
Columbia

Columbia.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 2s.-The
steamer Wyanoke OF the Old Dominion
line last night fouled the United States
cruiser Columbia, which was at anchor.
and was so badly damaged that she sank
under the cruisers forefoot. The Wyan.
oKe being light, remained ahoat long
enough to allow all her passengers and
crew to save themselves, but several of the
crew of the Wyanoke were injured in the
collision.
The Wyanoke was about 1000 tons and
was 25 years old. She was valued at
$4,000 and was partially insured. She
was bound from Richmond to New York.
The damages sustained by the Columbia
consist of a hole two feet in diameter on
the port side ten feet above the water line
ard heavy indentations two feet above the
water line. She will be taken to the Nor
folk Navy-yard for repairs.
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Ualker Honored at seattle.

SEATTLE, WASH, April 28.-General 1.
N. Walker of Indianapolis, commander
in-chief of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, arrived in Seattle to-day and tonight
was given q public reception at the
armory, under the auspices of the several
Grand Army posts.
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This Means a Biz Strike.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 2s.-Late
tonight it was learned at the meeting this
evening the central committee of the
Amalgamated Association decided to call
a strike at O'Clock Thursday morning of
the Traction Com pany's lines.
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The Cambtssd,sne Safe.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. April 2s.-
There was great relief in shipping circles
here this evening when dispatch from
Cape Flattery announced that the British
ship Cambusdune had passed in. The
Cam busdune was 119 days from Java, with
cargo of sugar for Vancouver and has
been posted here as overdue for thirty DAYS
past.
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on TIE MONEY QUESTION
rire'y Struggle Among Mschtgnn's DEMO
cratic Fd ctions.

'70'0 = y ~ -7'''V1'U 1H'CHtyHH's y OeUfU-
cratic Fd ctions.
DETROIT, MICH, April %. = There
promises to be an interesting time in the
Democratic State Convention tomorrow
n this city, held to choose delegates to the
National Democratic Convention.
The controversy which has been waged
n. this State Tor some years between the
administration and anti-administration
Democrats has broken out anew, with
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-29
CONVENTIONS IN ALABAMA.

Dissatisfed Republicans Hold Meeting
of Their Otcf.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, April %. - The
Republicans were disconnected by their
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REDWOOD CITY
WINS THE DAY,
Will Entertain the Next
Grand Parlor Of the
Natives.
THE VOTE AT SAN LUIS
San Francisco Awarded the Ad.
mission Day Celebration
in 1000.
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND'S CASE.
A Committee Appointed to Work in
His Behalf-The Annual
Parade.
JOHN HAYS HAMMoND's CASE

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, CAL, April 2s.-
After long and hard contest this after
noon and evening the Native Sons decided
to hold their next Grand Parlor conyen-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
MIR. JONES DENIES.
Says There Has Been No Proposition
Made For Him to Meet Mr. Watson.

Says There Has Been No Proposition
Made For Him to Meet Mr. Watson.
Chicago, Oct. IA representative
of the Associated Press called on Senator
Jones, chairman of the Democratic ma.
tional committee and made him ac-
quainted with the substance of the dis
patch from Atlanta that he (Jones) was
to visit Mr.. Watson in Atlanta next
Monday for the purpose CT arranging
terms of fusion in the State of Georgia
between the Democrats and Populists.
When asked if he had anything to say
in reference to the matter Senator Jones
said:
81 shall not be in Atlanta on Monday.
There has been no proposition, so far rs
| know, Tor me to meet Mr.. Watson
AS to fusion, of course am in favor of
it. l have been writing and telegraph
ing our people down there urging that it
be brought about
1t can be stated from an official source,
however, that neutrality-suspicious. of
Senator Jones, Il member of the Georgia
central committee, and also of the ma
tional committee, whose name for certain
reasons cannot be given, left tonight for
Atlanta to meet Mr.. Watson for the pur-
pose of discussing terms of fusion.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
AN INTERESTING GROUP.

Your wife is thinking about getting her
winter wrap and bonnet now, and, rs she
wishes TO save you all the money she can
she says she is going to fit herself out ut
the Bazaar They have II grand assert,
ment of capes, cloaks, hosiery, underwear
etc, and about the finest millinery stock
Roanoke has ever seen. Take your money
to 81 Salem avenue and see what il fine
opportunity you will have for getting the
very best goods for the least money. This
store carries a complete line of everything
that woman wishes to wear for her
adornment, and no mistake can be made
in doing your shopping there. Their
trimmed hats and bonnets are models of
millinery art, and all the 'auxiliaries nee
essary are kept in their large and COM
plete stock.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
FAILED BUT ONCE.

Don't be afraid. Come right in; my
wife's out. Have little something.
Here's nice quality OF Old
Good heavens, man, you've got the
wrong bottle. Look at that label. Don't
you see its marked. poison?''
lob, that's all right. That saves it
from the hired girl. My own invention
you know. Clever, it, Never failed
but once.''
How was that
Hired girl couldn't read. ''-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
SKIPPED AWAY.
Treasurer of the Port Royal and Augusta
Railroad Defaulter.

Augusta, Ga, Oct. IA shortage of
Berrien Walker, treasurer of the Port
Royal and Augusta railroad under the
recent receivership, leaked out to-day.
He is SOS, SIT short and is now in Canada
or Europe. He got leave of absence some
time ago and when he failed to report
back suspicion was excited. An inspec-
ton Of the books discovered the embez-
Element. Walker had bond with the
American Surety Company for $40, 1000
and the receiver, who is under $4,000
bond, is responsible for $lS,517. Mrs.
Walker left day or two ago for New
York, presumably to join her husband.
Detectives are following her. The affair
has been kept close secret among the
officials of the company until to-day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bittcrs as II remedy for your
troubles? If not get n bottle now and
get relief. This medicine has been found
to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and
cure of all Female Complaints, cxerting u
wonderful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs If you
have Loss of Appetite, Constipation,
Headache, Painting Spells, or are Ner-
vous, Sleepless, ENcitable, Melancholy or
troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bit
tiers is the medicine you need Health
and Strength are guaranteed Ivy its use.
Fifty cents and $1.0 Mt Massie's Pharm-
acy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
NO MORE DOCUMENTS.

Washington, Oct 17.-The silver party
and Populists to-day ceased the distribu-
ton of campaign documents. The Re-
publicans and Democrats will continue
to meet demands practically until cleo
ton day, but they are not sending out
documents so literally as few weeks
ago The Republican Congressional
committee has distributed from Washing
ton about 81, 100000 pieces, the Demo
Gratis about 12,0O0,000, the silverites
about 9, 900, 900 and the Populists about
1000, 600.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
Ioaks! cIoaksI

We have long since passed the 100
mark in our cloak sales. Good values,
stylish fitting, well made garments do
the work. If you are shopping along
this line our stock.
Ladies' Cloth Capes Mt so rs, 50 so, 81,
Sl.5o, 50, $500, 81, IS. 80, so, up to
SlI5O. All the new materals-well
made garments.
Ladies' Jackets at s., $3.50, $3.50, IS,
sou, $40, $3.50, $l5 up to 500
All the newest nobbicst effects in tight
hitting REFER fronts, shield fronts, etc.
Velour and Plush Canes for Indies in
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
ONE DOCTOR KILLS ANOTHER.

Natchez, Miss, Oct. l7.-Dr. Alfred
Holt, of Hayes, Miss, shot and Instantly
Killed DIR. Rhett, of Jonesville, La, in
the rotunda of the Natchez Hotel, this
morning. He fired four times in rapid
succession, the shots taking effect in the
body of his victim, who turned around
and fell lifeless to the floor Holt was
arrested but released on $40, 600 bail The
killing is the result of an old grudge.
Both the parties were prominent physi-
clans.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
A COWARDLY MURDER.

Lima, O., Oct. NV. L. Porter, a
prominent citizen, was assaulted, knocked
down and his skull crushed on the street
last night presumably by robbers
though he was found dying before his
body had been rifled. The .assailants are
unknown
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
TRICKY MIR. WATSON.
He Takes the First Step to Defeat Fusion
in Kansas.

49, - a. 'S'~B w DNAS''N NSiCii
in Kansas.
Kansas City, Mo. Oct IA special
to the Journal from Thomson, Ga, says:
Thomas Il. Watson has forwarded pa
pers to Kansas notifying the secretary of
State to take his name rs nominee for
Vice President from the head of the Pop
ulist ticket. The necessary affidavit, in
due form, authorizing the withdrawal
from that ticket, accompanied the other
papers.
This is the first step taken by Mr.. Wat
son since his recent visit to Kansas to
thwart the efforts of the fusion entered
there with the Democrats
The withdrawal of Mr.. Watson's name
will leave the fusionists in a dilemma.
They will have to insert the name OF
Sewall, the Democratic nominee, or leave
the Vice-Presidential office blank on the
Populist ticket. This will cause much
embarrassment. Watson's name will an
pear only once on the official ballot in
Kansas and that will be at the head of
the middle of the road" Populist ticket.
School books and supplies at lowest
prices at Gravatt's Fair, . Salem avenue.
One case of Dark Calicoes Mt 1-2 cents
at "The Bazaar
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Washington, Oct. 17.-Formal COM
plant of the. attempt Of the regular Dem
ocratic State committee of New York to
collect campaign funds from the custom
house employees at New York was made
to-day to the civil service commission by
Thomas Babcock, chief of the board of
civil service examiners at New York.
The charges undoubtedly will be imme-
diately investigated
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
At SOC the Yard.

% pieces of very handsome all wool
jacquard novelties in all the new color
ings.
At zoe the yard, great range of novelty
effects in covert effects, figured effects
and cheviot novelties in all the new pop
ular combinations. See our immense
lines.
At 81 few more patterns of that most
stylish novelty of the season in heavy
Scotch effects, with tufts of snow flake
and Illuminating shades woven through
it. These goods have the call in the
northern cities. Now on sale at our
counters, 81 the yard.
Tomorrow inch wide diagonal
chcvot, all pure wool, black, only 10
cents the yard. Can't be had for less
than 80 cents elsewhere.
To-morrow-Five pieces of the new
granite weave, in black only, 60 cents,
worth "a cents elsewhere.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
PURSUING JAMES HAGER.

Welsch, w. Va, Oct .17-James Bell
and Hiram Day were waylaid by james
Hager last night near here. Bell was
shot to death and Day is fatally injured.
posse is in pursuit of HaScr He may
be lynched.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
SUGAR MARKET DEMoRALIzED

New York, Oct. IA London dis
patch received this morning says that the
publication of LIGHTS estimate of.the beet
sugar crop, 100000 tons, had democrat
lied the foreign sugar market.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
A CHESS PLAYER DEAD

New York, Oct. 17.-W...H. X. Pollock,
the celebrated chess player and chess
editor of the Baltimore News, died ut
Bristol, Eng, on October 5. He was 81
years of age and has resided for many
years in this country
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
Corsets! cors cts f!

With your new costume you will want
new corset. Our stock contains ali the
best and most popular makes
At Oh cents, two styles of excellent cor
sets.
AT 10 cents, G.. corsets in new long
waist.
At$1, Thompson's glove fitting r. g.
g., Kabo and Warmers corsets in white.
gray and black.
All the better numbers of the popular
domestic and French makers.
We can fit you in corset Try us.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
CHEAP. VERY CHEAP

7-room house, nicely papered, good To-
cation, in Southwest Roanoke, 81 800; SIS
cash, and SIS per month, without in
terest.
NICE LITTLE FARM of 90 acres, good
land, well set in grass, small house. good
fruit, in the famous "Pippin Apple" belt
Price $500. This is very desirable prop
erty and very cheap; Alp miles from
ROauc1<p
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
w. X. ANDREWS & co

The up-to.date coal dealers, 219 Salem
avenue handle the celebrated West Vir-
ginia splint coal. Won't you try some
of it?
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

Look out for Andrews belled team.
w. X. Andrews & 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, 1896-10-18

If you buy coal you don't want to pay
for water. Get your coal and wood from
w. *. Andrews & Co, 2l9 Salem avenue,
from under their large sheds. They keep
it nice and dry.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

We have wonderful bargain in new
Haines Bros. parlor grand piano. Will
sell 1T ut II sacrifice. j. +. Rogers & Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

Those $3.9S Plush Capes at "Ther Ba-
zaar" are unusually cheap.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
vICToRIA's STATUE DESIGNATED

London, Oct. ia special dispatch
from bombay announces that bucket
of tar was poured over the statue of
Queen Victoria there during the night,
and that a pair of old sandals were tied
around the neck OF the statue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

Fresh lot of Lowney's chocolates just
received at Catogni's confectionery Best
goods.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

Don't forget everything in the Book
and Stationery line is to be found at j.
+. Rogers 104 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

Malaga grapes just received ut Catog-
mis-.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

Ice cream at Catogni's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
II. w. SPINDLE 81 CO.,
No. 104 Jefferson street.
MANHATTAN SHIRTS GIVEN AWAY

MANHATTAN SHIRTS GIVEN AVA Y
Anyone sending us laundry work to
the amount of So during the next four
months, ending February g. 1897, and
paying cash on delivery of each bundle,
we will give them fine 81 Manhattan
shirt. This does not apply to work COM
ing through agents.
RADFORD STEAM LAUNDRY,
PIG Salem Avenue.
Sanborn & Sanders, Proprietors.
Oysters in every style at Bowman's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
TAXESl TAXES

City taxes are now due. 5 per cent. will
be added December LIST. Please call and
Sattla
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

all sizes, we'll made, and prettily finished
from 50 to :s35 each.
Misses Jackets from 1925 to SIC for
girls of If to IS years of age.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
Special Bargains in sicarIet I'm
derW ar for [ hiIcren.

We will offer tomorrow big lot of
children's all wool scarlet underwear.
Don't have all sizes, but can give you
most OF them, worth from 40c to 75c each.
We throw them all into one lot at 33c
each. On sale to. morrow.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

We lead, others may follow. If you
want the up-to'date stylish things in
silks you will always find them here as
soon as they are shown in New York.
Some of the silks now quite the vogue
are:
AT 81 the yard for outside skirts.
MORE Velour silk in black only. The
SWEETEST thing in the market
At IS cents the yard, real good heavy
quality, very large figured black satin
Duchessc for skirts, worth 81.
At 10 cents, the new figured black Ar
mure silks, very heavy quality Has but
recently sold for 81, our price rs cents.
20inch black taffeta silk for Innings
and skirts, ut 40 cents
AT 10 cnets, new additions to our lines
of changeable taffetn silks in all the pref
W, nobby effects, including the new pea
cock combinations for waists These are
the very latest styles of silk and are used
immensely in larger places. BE to-
date and wear one. Our price, 70 cents.
We offer n big lot of figured tafreta
silks, including the Dresden effects and
two toned styles, formerly 81, at 60 cents
to close them out. Some great values
here.
VeIvets VeIvets!
Just three qualities of velvets to which
we call your attention
At 80 cents the yard, full line of color
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18
A Few Great Specials in Dress
Goods at SOC the Ward.

We have just opened one case of the
newest production of one of the leading
manufacturers of Dress Goods Novelties
in this country. They have every appear
ance in style and finish Of goods being
retaled in this market at 81 e'yard.
They are 49, inch wide and arc in all the
new bright, nobby effects. Boucle or
tufted effects principally. Are on dis
play in our west window. You'll want
to see these quickly. Our price SOC the
yard
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-18

j. P. COON, Collector.