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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
DOWN IN CUBA.
Arrests Being Made-Weyler Will Form
n Dragnet.

Havana, Sept. THE work of arrest
ing people chargedwith conspiring against
the government continues here. Last
week the American colony was startled
by the arrest Of Samuel S. Tolon, "A natur-
allied American and a prominent mer-
chant of Cardenas, who was captured on
board the Ward Line steamer Seneca, as
she was on the point of sailing to the
United States.
Yesterday magistrate, Senior Con
zales Llanuza, was taken into custody
and placed in solitary confinement. The
same day a prominent lawyer, Senior
known general of that name, was also
placed in secret confinement.
1t is reported here that the captain
general has formed new plan of cam
paign, which is certain to end the insur-
rection one way or the other. If rumor
in this case turns out to be founded on
facts, some thirty Spanish steamers,
loaded with troops, will arrive here be-
fore the end of this month and an over
towering military Gordon or dragnet will
be formed Of all the troops available,
stretching line, practically of armed
men, backed by second and third re-
serve line, from north to south and
which will be drawn from one end of the
island to the other, thus cornering the in
surgents and compelling them to fight n
pitched battle.
The police yesterday seized number
of important documents connected with
the revolutionary movement and it is I'M
derstood that this will result in num-
Der of additional arrests of important
personages
Walter Stafford, Robert Roe, John
Fisher and Howard Creighton, four sail
ors who were captured in an open boat
off the coast of Santiago de Cuba, have
been set at liberty, it having been proved
that they were not filibusters, but de-
serters from an English bark, the Iona,
and that they had made their way to
Cuban waters from the coast of Hayti.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
CORRUPTION CHARGED.
Officials Acting Under the Dispensary
Law Accused of Malfeasance.


Columbia, S. c., Sept. S.-The disclos-
ures In connection with the administers
ton of the dispensary law in this State
have created the most intense interest
coming, as they do, on the eve of the sec
ond election for the United States Sena-
torship, to be held tomorrow. The facts
were evidently brought to the surface by
the bitterness of the fight between Judge
Earl and Governor Evans for Senatorial
honors. Both Tillmanites and conserva-
tlves freely admit that the public charges
and admissions of corruption mean the
doom of the present dispensary system.
The charges and counter-charges are be-
tween Governor Evans on the one side
and Superintendent Mixson, in control of
the administration Of the dispensary law
In South Carolina, on the other. The
son of the latter acknowledges having re-
ceived money from whiskey pee Pile, but
exonerates his father, who denies nil
guilt. Governor Evans is accused of fail
ing to give an itemized account of a
charge against the dispensary law of $3.50
Tor trip to Washington. The governor
says the expenditure was legitimate
Political wiseacres declare the disclosures
will result in the total disruption of the
reform faction. The election tomorrow
Will be extremely close
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
AN EXHIBITION OF BARBARITY.

AN EXHIBITION OF BARBARITY.
To The Times: From my house in the
southeast, this evening" heard the sound
OF firing on the grounds OF the Gun Club
on Carr's farm. | went over to see the
shooting, thinking that clay pigeons were
the targets, when, to the shame of the
gentlemen who compose the club, be-
held on the ground II pile of mangled,
bloody tame pigeons. In sorrow and
amaZement looked on for n few minutes.
and this is an accurate description of
what l witnessed in the very few
minutes that l could force myself to look
upon such bloody, cruel sport:
AT what was supposed to be twenty
live yards from the shooter was placed in
the grass two candle boxes, orcrnted by .
cord in the hands of two small BOYS: a
couple of poor pigeons (somc seemed to
be little better than squabs) would be
placed beneath these boxes. Then the
shooter would get in position, sight his
gun few times over the box, then give
the word "pull, " when the box would be
dragged along the ground toward the
shooter until it turned over, when the
pigeon would rise leisurely, only to he
shot to death, more frequently wounded.
~ few feet above the box-twice while
was there-the pigeon flew straight to-
wards the shooter. This afforded an ex-
cellent chance to show q scientific shot,
and actually the pigeon would frequently
sit stone still upon the ground until these
sportsmen chased it into the air with n
white bulldog, on the grounds for that
purpose.
have been lover of gun and rod
since boyhood and served nearly five
years during the late war, but never have
been witness to an exhibition so wan
tonly cruel as this. slaughter of inno-
cents Is there no 1aw in this State to
prevent such displays of barbarity, where
the small boys of the neighborhood are
trained in murderous instincts by twist
ing off the heads of the poor wounded
birds? Oh, gentlemen, for shames sake,
forbcar Stick to the clay pigeon, thrown
from good hard trap, and no one would
take more interest in scientific cXhibi.
ton of really fine shooting than the
writer of this, who only pleads for the
poor innocent birds which you slaughter
SO inhumanly.
JOHN NJ. PEDDICORD.
171j Wise avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08

In n recent letter to the manufacturers
Mr.. w. Il. Benjamin, editor of the Spec
tntor, Rushford, N. Y, says: at may
be pleasure to you to know the high
esteem in which Chamberlain S medicines
are held by the people of your own State,
where they must be best known. An
aunt of mine, who resides at Dexter,
Iowa, was about to visit me few years
since and before leaving home wrote me
asking if they were sold here, stating If
they were not she would bring quantity
with her, rs she did not like to he with
out them" The medicines referred to
ave Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
famous for its cures of colds and Group :;
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, for rheuma-
tism, lame back, pains in the side and
chest, and Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants. These medicines have been in
constant use in Iowa for almost quar-
ter of n century. The people have learn
ed that they are articles of great worth
and merit, and unequaled by any other
They are for sale here by the Chas Lyle
Drug Company.
Cream DDffs o. cantc dnzan at On
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
EVERYBODY HAS A RIGHT

to a little piece of this earth. But
they must fight for it. They must watch
their chance to get it-and get it, fasaI
We have some particularly fine offers
to make just now-some properties that
can be had very much under their real
value and that are bound to be higher'in
Il short time.
S-room house with all convenience.
hot and cold water, large stable on
Seventh avenue S. W., 81 800; cash 800,
$50 monthly.
7'room house with cellar, Southeast,
convenient to shops and school, $3.50, ron
easy payments. ;ssisa
Groom house Northwest, near Park
street, $500; cash $50: monthly SS. ID
10room dwelling, Salem avenue, large
lot 5ON2OO, Il special bargain on easy pay
ments. - 81
4-room house Northeast, near shops.
S4O0; cash $50; monthly So.
Groom dwelling, Northeast, $3.50; cash
$50, monthly 49,
9-room dwelling, Northeast, nicely
papered, $780, cash $50, monthly So. IA
100 acres farm land miles from city,
Groom frame DWELLING. large barn and
stable, $50 select apple trees, 40 acres in
timber, balance in cultivation, about 80
acres fine bottom land, all of it tillable,
well supplied with water. Fine bargain
at Sl5 per acre. Terms easy.
90 acres miles from city, with com
fottable dwelling, large orchard, land laws
well, plenty of timber, several fine
springs on the farm, good stand of clover
now on the place. Can be bought for
81 $50; one-third cash, balance on long
time.
Eight acres near the city with story
frame building, 100 select winter apple
trees. Good bargain Mt $3.50; cash $10O,
balance on good time. IA,
200 acres on Salem electric car line
miles from Roanoke. Land lays beauti-
full and fine quality. Bargain ut $50 per
acre.
Block of lots in Melrose addition,
some shade trees on them. a bargain
at $500; cash $50, monthly $40.
u beautiful lots in Belmont, near
school building, convenient to the
shops. Special bargain for the cash at
$35 apiece.
We have good many small farms, we'll
situated, convenient to markets, which
we are Offering ut reasonable prices and
terms. If you have anything to sell list
it with us, or if you wish to buy or rent,
| give us call and we will do our best to
| please you.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
FOR SALE,
NOTICE OF MEETING.

ITO SHAREHOLDERS 1.-THE ANNUAL
meeting OF the shareholders OF the Roanoke
transfer Company for the election of officers 10
business as may properly come before it, will be
held In the Office OF the company, at Roanoke,
Va, on Friday. September 18th, 1896, at O'Clock
p. m. GRO w RAMSEY
Roanoke, Va, August 10, 1896 Secretary.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salye In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale at Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
HON 8

Fine 9-room dwelling, with cellar, cab
met mantles in down stairs rooms, large
lot, with necessary outbuildings. Price,
$1,000, 5000 cash, balance $40 per month.
Elegant 10-room residence on Patter-
son avenue, all modern conveniences,
built at cost of $4,000, price $4,000.
Brick dwelling near center of the town
on good lot, price 81, 100.
Large 7.room house in Northwest Roa-
noke, in. good condition, price $500, $50
cash, balance $40 per month.
Dwelling in Southeast Roanoke, near
the shops, with 7 rooms. Price $500,
$50 cash, balance $40 per month. This
is snap for n shop man.
Cottage on Fifth avenue, in East Roa-
noke, with rooms. Price $780, $50
cash, balance $40 per month.
Very nice Groom house in Southwest
part of the town. Price 81, $50.
Large 10-room house near the depot,
renting for S1S per month. Price 81 500,
on easy terms.
Dwelling with rooms in the center of
the town, will be business property.
Price 81, 300 cash. This is fine invest
ment.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08

On Triumph of..,women and. Glory.~of
Man. DR.. R. c. Flower, of Boston,
to Visit Washington, d. c., and vir-
ginta.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
FEVER TICKS IN RoANoKE COUNTY
DIR. Niles Says They Should be Removed
From Cattle Mt Once.

From Cattle at Once
10 the Editor of The Times: desire to
call the attention of the public to the
TACT that fever ticks exist on the cattle in
some sections of Roanoke county, and to
the Importance of the determination of
these ticks. AS is quite generally known,
the United States Department of Agri.
culture quarantined the entire State of
virginia until our late legislators took
steps 10 control the disease produced by
! the fever tick. Since action was taken
by the legislators only certain counties
are now In quarantine. These counties
may also D. gotten out of quarantine il the
STOCK owners will eXternlinate the ticks
which infeSt their cattle.
The presence of the tick in Roanoke
county may, however, necessitate the
quarantining of this county ii active
measures are not adopted at once by the
BOARD OF supervisors. The law makes it
misdemeanOr for any person to know
ingly allow cattle tn run It large with
fever ticks upon their bodies. The law
also makes it the duty of the board of
SUPERVISORS to look after such cases.
TICKS can be eSterminateG in one or two
years time If none of the adult ticks are
allowed to fall ON the ground, thus pre-
venting the deposit of eggs and a new
crop. Ticks may also be kept off of cat
Cie oy the frequent application of black
OIL or coal Oil and lard mixed in the pro-
porc'on OF one part of the former to
three or four of the latter.
1t IS OF the greatest Importance that
active measures be taken in this matter
since the cattle industry of the State is
seriously threatened by the presence of
the cattle tick.
f. p. NILES,
State Veterinarian.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
AN OLD DOCTORS FAvoRITE.

DIR. L. NJ. Gillian, who practieed medi
cine over forty years, originated, used and
claimed that Botanic Blood Balm (B. B.
b., which has now been in use about fifty
years, was the best Tonic and Blood Puri-
fer ever given to the world. 1t never
fails to cure the most malignant ulcers.
sores, rheumatism, catarrh and all skin
and blood diseases. Beware of substi-
tutes. Use this standard remedy. Price
per large bottle, $1.00.
For sale by druggists.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
ON HIS HOMEwARD JOURNEY.

train with Ii Hung Chang and suite on
board arrived in the city this afternoon
on time. The train was stopped opposite
the exposition grounds and the Chinese
stateEAan was met by parliamentary and
civic notables and escorted through the
grounds to the platform in front of the
grand stand, where an address of well
come was read to him by Lieut-Gov
kirkpatrick, Of Ontario, to which Ii
Hung Chang, through his interpreter
briefly responded. He was cheered by the
large crowd present and seemed pleased
with the ovation. AT O'Clock he board
ed the train for North Bay, whence he
will continue on his journey to the Pacific
coast
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
A BONANZA.

Lots 5]x13O feet each, back of the
West End round house, ON Second and
Third avenues. Price $175 each
Special bargain for short time for q
dwelling on Campbell avenue, between
Roanoke and Park streets.
Large brick dwelling, with 20 rooms,
and all conveniences, in good location.
Price $4,000.
Dwelling, 10 rooms and every modern
convenience, on Jefferson street Price
81, 300, $500 cash, balance $25 pei. month
Elegant 10-room residence on Terry
hill, with bath, hot and cold water, cab
met mantles, and everything first-class
dwelling should have. Price 81 600, on
easy terms.
We have farms near Roanoke for sale.
Let us insure your furniture this week.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
GOATS And CAPfS

We made preparations for n great Coat
season, ont midsummer weather in win.
ter Is not very desirable as a coat-ss Her.
We have lots OF Coats that must y,t away
from here within the next two weeks.
Here is how NC propose to do it
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
ROBERT SPENCE DEAD.

The Lynchburg News Of yesterday has
the following: Robert Il. Spence died
yesterday afternoon at $40 O'clock at
the residence of his brOthcr.in-la Mr.
Anderson, No. 10 Fifth street The de
ceased was % years Of sngc, and was born
in this city. For IL number of years he
was employed in the Office OF Mr.. Cussell
of the Norfolk and Western rnilway, ut
Roanoke, and subsequently, held posi-
tioa in the freight Office OF the road here,
until the condition Of his health forced
him TO give it up. He had been sufferer
from consumption for fifteen months
prior to his death. Mr.. Spence was son
of the late William @. Spence, Of Lynch
burg, and had many friends WHO will
hear of his death with sorrow Tie fun
eral will take place tomorrow afternoon
from st. paul's Church.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
THE BICYCLE TRACK.

The much. taiked.of bicycle track now
promises to be II certainty. and when Mr..
Shultz conceived the idea of putting in II
track ut the Athletic Park lie struck the
sentiment OF the sport-loving people of
Roanoke Heretofore all races have been
held at the old race track between here
and Salem, and while this track is in ex-
celent one for both bicycle and horse rac-
ing, it is not SO convenient as the track
proposed, and people who enjoy sport of
this kind cannot fail to appreciate the
change. The track will be thoroughly
up. to date. IL quarter mile track, oral in
shape, with the baseball diamond in the
enclosure, to be kept in good condition,
and all necessary arrangements and con-
venicnces provided. The work will begin
in the early spring, and rs the public will
have access. the progress will be watched
with general interest
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
OUR MEATS SHUT OUT.

Washington, Dec. l9.-The. latest at
tack upon American meat products
comes from the.Cnaton of,.Znrich Switzer
land, where the meats have been shut out
practically by the application of II regu-
lation forbidding the use of bornX To pre-
serve them. United States Consul Ger
main reports the facts to the State De
partment with some Indignation because
it was owing to his own efforts that
some local dealers were induced to i'm
port American meats and build up Il pro-
iitable business. He ascribes this attack
entirely to the jealousy OF local trades
men dealing in swiss meats.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

RAILROAD Y. NJ. G. a.
The afternoon service to-day will lie for
men and women. Rev. j. G.. Dinwiddie,
pastor Of the Bethany Presbyterian
Church, will address the meeting. The
East End round house will present an
unusually attractive appearance Monday
noon. The ladies committee of the asso
citation will hold dinner between - and
o'clock Tor the benefit OF the association.
y meat dinner. together with vegetables
and other side dishes. will tie served 10
all who come for % cents. Table ami
seating capacity will he provided for as
many us may desire dinner. 1t is hoped
chat II large number of men will pntronize
the dinner and encourage the ladies On
Tuesday night, December %, will occur
the next social attraction. 1t is TO be an
evening with games and music, free
to all
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
HANDKESCHIeFS.

% dozen Ladies' Ucmstiched and EN-
broidcr,d haLdkerohiefs, regular 2ac
quality, to 30 this week ut 10c and l2Hs
each.
l2&c Embroidered lIandkcr- O;/ a
choice assortment OF Fine Embroid
cred iiamGkcrchcts, inst the thing suit.
abe IS gift FOR the coming iIolldays-at
:. great reduction.
~ dozen Cent? White Hcmstitchcd
Linen handkerchief, to 20 this week
al DC crch. The test bargain In town.
neu'ieiheh : six Initial lsadtscrchicfs,
selling ali over town at 7Sc. Th.s1 -
for Only SIC each
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

There are business schools that pretend
to furnish better facilities for Il thorough
ly practical and evenly balanced educa.
tion, for less money and in less time
than the National Business College. Roa-
nokc. VA. But il you desire to attend IL
school which furnishes facilities for
nicely roundabout character growth,
symmetrical Development in every way,
To educate and then 20 TO work 10 do for
yoursclf-come to the National Business
College and am sure that you will say
YOU used good Judgment. Come in by
the .irst OF 1871.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
BARRELs OF SWEErS.

The right place to get your Christmas
candies is mt Catogni's confectionery
store. lie has il most beautiful and com
pletc stock OF everything in the sweet
line. He carries all that one desires to
deck ont the chiiren's Christmas trees.
No store in town has such IL bountifuL
supply OF everything in the line of can.
dies and cakes. The priccs-why they
are low
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
NOTICE.

Subscribers to the Roanoke Telephone
Exchange will please add to their cata-
logues the following names: Hawkins
Fruit Co., No.42 y. \ bowman x Son,
confectionery store, No i2B. \. Bow-
man s; son, bakery, no. ACC. Rich
mond Music Company, store, No. 1S0,
and Joseph Il. Engleby, residence, No.
1913. II. l.. Wright, manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
Walking Hats and AIpines

30 Walking Hats. in brown and
navy blue, regular price TIC sNI/n
aud use, TO 20 this week at :. k/2 Ia
-S4isa eo 10 me newest shapes, as: Csc
and MG9 81 g. Ain'nos regular price Csc 69c
. ali ffs aa;on pf ior Wss"5iag Hal: sold $50
% navy "Sl5 s 81 Salae IN q. brown and 1876
OFclt Sailors, all have HE h crown,
tic newest sailor on the market:
they come in r. Il navy and brown. m
sold all along 1T Si.2S, this week JG
navy $ SA qaali ii y'G ss' ''a ana 69C
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
TIE SEASON FOR PLUAlES AND
Tips;

am prepared to color and curl all .'old
done away with plumes and Tips and
renew them in the latest color and most
fashionable shapes.
have also lately prepared myself for
the lntest colorings OF opera c!oaks, dye
ing Of kid shoes. cleaning and coloring
gloves. Boys, bring in your summer
clothes and have them dyed a winter
thickness JAS. DEVON,
The Dyer and Cleaner, No. ITO Campbell
avenue ;. W.
Ice as they may nave, and which may OF
necessary 10 4 SETTLEMENT of said ac- u
TINT.
Should the taking Of said accounts he ~
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

When YOU buy coal is it matter of
sentiment; If so, we hive not II word to
say. l}ut if it is II matter of business,
involving dollars and cents, then give us
chance to convince you that we can save
you money. phone 2l0 Office, l02
Third street $. w. j. II. Wilkinson &
CO.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
VELVETS.

= y SlIk VcIvcts. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ilc.
such sale must create an ovcrwhelm-
ing and instantaneous response. one
hundred and ten pieces NJ n well known
brand OF sill, Nclvcts extra tine quil-
ity--all OF the new all shades - Golden
Brown, seal, Myrtle, ilHnte-s -Emcrald,
Oliver, Plum, Grey. Tan. PINK. Garnet,
Navy, Cardinal and Black In all our
Velvet experience we've never had such
qlnlity for such price, $!.25 Coloref
ana Black Silk Nclyets.. .........G 9c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
PRAYERS BY EXPRESS.

Last nights express brought to the
store of Watt, Rettew 81 Clay IL large as
sortinent of BEAUTIFUL bound Catholic and
Episcopal prayer books for the Christ
mas holiday trade These were brought
direct from the denominatiCnnl pub
fishers ana importers. They we're re-
ceived too late to be mentioned in their
large adj, which, however is brimful of
general Santa Claus merchandise. Take
advantage of the rare opportunity offered
and lay in your Christmas supplies with.
out delay.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
MARRIAGES.

On Monday night at Grace ". j..
Church. Rev. ii. |. Stevens will unite in
marriage Spared Shnrtzcr and Miss Boyd
Clark, and on Tuesday night mt 100 Third
avenue II. W. Miss Mamie Gillespie will
become Mrs. George Garst
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
CHRISTMAS GOODS At Auction.
The Like Never Known ut This Season o.
the Year.

On saturday, December -, at , o'clock,
] will commence to close my entire stock
of toys, quccnswarc, Christmas goods of
all kinds at auction and continue each
day mt 10 o'clock II. m, ; and $50 p. m. ,
three sales daily until disposed of, NJ.
los Salem avenue. This sale is made
in order chat may give my entire time
20 the Vienna restaurant. Mrs. c. VI.
JACKSON.
W. ". WORKMAN, .iuctioncor
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
WE FEEL VERY THANKFUL, IN
DEED

FOR the liberal patronage we are re-
ceiving ut the hands of II critical public,
anu are convinced more and more each
day that our motto is right. Honest
goods ut honest prices, and OH the easiest
terms-not even asking you TO sign notes.
Compare our stock, prices, terms and
methods. We can stand it, We have
everything in the musical line, making n
specially of Christmas goods Just now.
manufacturers branch house, Richmond
Music Company, G. L. Jennings, man
ager, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
WALL. PAPERS.

Rooms papered 81 up; rooms painted
81 up. Store fronts painted 81 mp
FIDELITY WALL PAPER CO., No. !
East Salem avenue.