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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
SITUATION AT THE sHIpYAnD.
81 Is stated Unonicially that the Com
pany Will Maintain Their Point.

Newport News. Va. May 9 Especially.
POLICE COURT, Justice Brown pre-
siding-S. w. Smith, charged with
housebreaking, was sent on to the grand
jury. \ great quantity of stolen goods,
consisting of tools, hardware materials.
etc, were found on Smiths premises.
He will probably be indicted for larceny
also. One Of the articles found was q
large chain. which weighed several hun
dred pounds.
George Wash, HOUSEKEEPING. was sent
on.
George Lisle, drunk; 1916.
John Moran. drunk; s375.
SITUATION AT THE SHIPYARD
Little could be learned as to the situa-
ton to-day. Several new men vent
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
(Commun!cated)
Musical and Literary Entertainment

a musical and literary entertainment
under the direction of Professor A F.
Koerner, of Epworth NJ. II. Church, Nor
folk. will be given at Oxford Hall on the
night of Thursday. May 18th. Professor
Koerner Will be assisted by the following
artists and singers: Soprano, Miss Mary
*. Ewell; contralto, Miss Mary Ruther
ford tenors, w. T.. Lumley. II. c. bod
son; bar!tones j. L. Jenkins, Harry Butt:
elocution!st, Miss Ella TenEyck Macy;
violinist, Charles Borjes. The enter
tainment IS fer the benefit of the Park
View NJ l.. Church
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
Missionary Meeting

The missionary Society of Wright Me-
mortal Church will hold its meeting this
afternoon at 1880 o'clock Rev. DR.. II. Il
Johnson, Of Salisbury, Md, a noted
and very able divine, will deliver an
address. Among other interesting fea-
lures of the occasion will be q solo BY
Miss Flo Martin, and recitations by little
Misses Emily Deans and Calena Newell
and also one by Miss India Moore.
The programme which has been pre-
pareu- IS highly entertaining, and u
pleasant and profitable time may be
expected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
TARBORO.

Tarboro. N. c., May 9.-(SpeciaD-Mrs.
Ella Manning. OF Norfolk, Is visiting
Mrs. j. D. Myers.
Mrs. L. w. Pigott. OF Norfolk, is the
guest of Rev. F. F. Vines.
Miss Estella Brighton, formerly of this
place. though for the last few years has
been living in Florida with her married
sister. was on our streets to-day.
The Washington Military Company
turned out this afternoon In full dress
and gave a public drill on the street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
WINDSOR.

Windsor. N. c.. May 9.-(Special)-
The young boys Of our town Will have
candy party tonight at the residence
OF MI and Mrs. j. D. Perry's. Chief
managers-Messrs. Clarence Sutton,
George Dali, and Jerry Hayes.
We are to have a brass band now
VIII not that that be nice? Stick to
1t boys. tbs such nice thing to have
In our town.
a very nice number went to the Teach
ers Assembly at Aulander to-day.
How the Methodist Church has been
improved! IT'S sure nice.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
Prompt Train service.

During the month of April the passsen.
ger train movement on all divisions of
the Baltimore and Ohio system was re-
markable for punctuality. The through
express trains arrived at their respective
destinations on schedule time 81 per cent.
OF the time. This performance rarely
Is equalled by roads operating as many
trains as are run on the Baltimore and
Ohio. and speaks we'll for the efficiency
of the rank and file, as we'll as the OIL
Gals OF the operating department
my holt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
EDENTON

Edenton. n. c., May (SpeciaD-
Miss Mary Bond returned home yester-
day from Baltimore. where she has been
attending school.
Mr.. w. S. Pendleton. Of Gainesville.
N. e., Is here on visit to his parents
on Church street.
The health lectures at the Methodist
Church by Miss Blinn. Wednesday and
Friday afternoon. to ladies only were
we'll attended and very instructive.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
To Re u Missionary TO japan.

Miss Clara Nicely, u well-known young
lady of this city, and daughter of the
late Mr. r. Johnson Nicely. has made
application TO the Episcopal Board of
Missions TO be sent to Japan as mis-
sionary and teacher. 1t Is not known
just when Miss Nicely will leave for her
new field of labor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
When Nature

Needs assistance 1t may be best to
render II promptly. but one should le-
member 10 use even The most perfect
remedies only when needed. The best
and most simple and gentle remedy Is
the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
Meetings This Week.

Monday night the Board of Health will
meet.
Tuesday al l y. IN. the Board of Su-
perv.sors will hold their regular month
ly meeting.
At s p. m. the City Council will hold
an adjourned meeting
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
We Guarantee

our ready-made London Paris" suits
10 at better and look better than any OF
those cheap. so-called made 10 order
suits. that others advertise. A word 10
he wise Is sufficient.
LEVY & JACOBS.
200 High sfraat
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
Bargains This Week at tammiii's
320 High Street.
Interesting Subject

What Is most interesting to the ma
jority of people al the present time? No.
the election. but where the buy the bes,
clothing for the least money. Answer
9RESLAUER &: ANTHONY,
ia HIGH street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
SIIitsin Order.

Our spring suitings for Easter at popu-
lar prices. Look at our window display
From $3.50 to s22. 80.
NJ. ROSENBAUM.
116 and lis High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10

Baby Carriages and Refrigerafors.
Wire doors, windows, Sc, cheap Mt
]. c. Crawford's furniture snd carpet
house.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10

Walt for our grand special sale Mon
day, May 4th. a ]. PHILLIPS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
GAL vANizED STEEL SHINGLES
Standard Painted Tin shinoIes.

n Don,t be deceived with poor Aheet Meta,
n ICONS. Snr PAINTED TIN SHiNGiES are
r"or NM @ anan IL is pessible to make q tin
rmt,os M iMGLEs are both RUsT aud RAIN
METAL ROOFING CO. .ASt>AA SsAA''A
why use cOnlbustibIe wood sbfurIes when
on cam get the very bent fire nroAf shingies
nj about the same price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
Specials for To-day.

Baked Beans with tomato sauce. &c., or
Sardines, spiced or with tomato sauce
&C., or four for 25c.; two-pound can TO.
matoes. solid packed. &c. All who use
our Sunbeam Flour have good bread
For cup of good Coffee use our Cracked
C. w. HUDGrNs &. Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10

Boys 25c. Straw Hats ut Charles II
Welton &; Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10
PoRTsnso UrEs aDv.s. I

Portsmoiith. Vs.. May 10. 1884,
TO THE MEhfBHRs OF OLD D0MIN-
ION LODGE, No s, t. o. o. F.-Yon
are respectfully requested TO assemble;
NJ your Lodge Room at 7:3G O'Clock D.. IN.
THIS Sunday EVENING TO unite with
Grice Lodge In attending divine services
az Monumental Church in honor or thesr
by order of the N. @. f1s gll
myl0-1t Recording Secretary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-10

Portsmouth,. Va. May o. 1896.
THE MEMBERS OF TIDEWATER
LODGE No. 66. l. o.. o. r. are re-
sIpeetfully requested to assemble at Their
Sunday EyENfMG. May 10th, 1886, to
unite with Grice Lodge In attending d.
vine service at Monumental Church in
honor OF their anniversary. -, Z
BY order OF the N. g..
ny10-lt Recording Secretary
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
CONFERENCE OF EDUCATORS.

The educational conference held ycster
day evening by the Allegheny Institute
IN the y. NJ. G. y. hall was we'll attend.
ed by the patrons and friends of the
school. The programme announced on
yesterday was carried out short adj
dresses being made by Profs. S. S. Hav-
dy, y. X. Handy, l.. II. Dukes and C. f..
kregloe. Several numbers of music, in
strumental and vocal, Observation-Disclosures
ed by the mandolin club and male quar-
tct. The programme was concluded by
n most appropriate and excellent address
by Dir. Campbell, of the First Presbytci-
ian Church. The first OF these confer.
ences was II success and pleased all pres
ent and it is to be hoped that a second
one will follow ut no distant date.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
Towels! Towels

Just four numbers we want you to see:
At i0c each-Nery large heavy buck
towels, ready hemmcd, with neat pretty
borders. worth always II 1-2c-to.mor-
row, Toe.
At - l.2c-l0O dozen great big heavy
hemmed buck towels-the biggest, best
thing you have ever seen at the price.
worth lSc-to so mt II l.2c.
AT 2oc-New lot of those extra large
frlnged damask towels with plain white
ana coloreu borders knotted fringe, very
handsome designs and fine quality. See
them.
At II l-2c-100 dozen of the extra large
fringed buck towels, worth 16 sc.
These linens are all offered as extra
values, and we know they cannot be
duplicated ut these prices.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
a WORK OF ART.

The Stone Printing and Manufacture
ing Company have again given evidence
OF the superiority of the productions
from their press in IL menu issued by
them for Hotel Roanoke, for use ut their
Thanksgiving dinner. The entire de.
sign, which is decidedly unique, is orig.
inal with the Stone Company, and was cx-
ccuted in their Office by their competent
corps of artists. The colors of the V. p.
!. football eleven, now quartered ut Hotel
Roanoke, appear i'll the upper corner,
while across the front is very natural
turkey led captive by Il savage-loolling
executioncr, knife in hand. The design
is in five colors, hnnd-painted, which
work was done in that Office. The inside
sheets contain Il very extensive menu,
while the back cover has IA picture of
Hotel Roanoke. The Stones are artists,
sure enOugh
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
Some Great Bargains in Linens

we have just made great purchase
IN table linens and towels, and propose
to olier them tomorrow ut special prices
At De the yard-10 pieces of full
Scotch blcached table damask, Ga inches
wide, very fine quality, beautiful designs
worth regularly zoe the yard--to-m NOR
row, SOC.
At oOc the yard pieces of the
greatest value you have ever cen in full
- inch wide German bleached table
damaSk, very fine heavy quality, never
sold under G5c-to-morrow. SOC the yard
At lSc the yard-Big range of pretty
designs in 66-in;h wide German bleached
table damask worth 60c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
FALES ALARM.
"A false alarm of fire was turned in this
morning at O'Clock.
By THIS WE KNOW JUST WHERE
TO GO-THE DIFFERENCE.

1ehnyson could take worthless sheet
OF paper, write poem on it and make
IL worth S65. OO0-that's genius. Van
uerpiit can write II few words on sheet
OF paper and make it worth 500, 900
that capital. The United States can
take IN ounce and quarter of gold and
stamp upon it an. eagle bird" and make
1t worth S2O-that's money. A mechanic
can take material worth 50 and make it
INTO watch springs worth $1,G00-that's
skill, n merchant can take an article
worth 30 cents and sell it for $1-that's
business lady can purchase 75.cen
nat. but she prefers one that cost $27-
Cnat foolishness. y ditch digger works
ten hours II day and handles several tons
OIL earth Tor 81 that's labor. A man can
BUY Behr Bros. piano and thoroughly
ENJOY its delightful music lifetime
that $ economy and good common sense.
Hobble Piano Co. sells the Behr piano.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26

SHANNON SCHERER NUPTIALS
At st. Andrews Church yesterday
morning nj o'clock J. NJ. Shannon, of
Norwich Conn, was married to Miss
Mary j. Schcrcr. Rev. Father j. W.
Lynch performed the ceremony at nup.
tal mass, which is most beautiful and
impressive ceremony. a large number
of the friends of the contracting parties
were present. Miss Margaret Shea, of
Richmond, was maid of honor. Isadorc
PfcilIcT acted in the capacity of best man
and y. p. Seifert as usher Miss Mag
gie l4oughcry rendered the wedding march
from 'Lohengrins.' There were IL large
number of presents, both costly and beau
tful. After the ceremony the newly
welded pair with Il number of invited
guests, repaired to the residence of Mrs
Hilbert. where an elegant dinner was
served. The table groaned under the
many good things to eat, and the repast
was greatly enjoyed by all who were pres
cnt. The happy couple left or the 40
afternoon train for II Northern bridal tour
and for Norwich, Conn, their future
home.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
DIR. CARPER DEAD.

a telegram was received here last'night
stating that DR.. y. j. Cnrper, IL druggist
at Rocky Mount, died yesterday at > T.
m, lie was well known throughout this
section, being n brother of Mrs. j. II. H..
fiSgatt, of Fincastlc; Mrs. Alfred Beck
ley, of Roanoke, and II nephew of j. d.
Johnson, OF this city. Deceased was u
brother-in, law of Messrs. w. X. and J.
i. and w, H. Andrews ands Mrs G.
Lamkn, of this city
Oysters % cents IL quart at Bowman's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
IN GOOD POSITIONS

Misses May Larkin, of this city, Ada
Britt, of Ninton, and Sadie Kniple, of
Staunton, have ali secured positions as
stenographers with firm III Washington
through the National Business College,
of this city. The two former are full
graduates OF this institution, while Miss
I\niple was student of the Staunton
business College, but left that school and
completed her course here. This speaks
well for our business college, as they
have 10 difficulty in placing their gradu-
ates in good positions
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.

The time has now come
when you must provide your
self with blankets and COM
forts and we are prepared to
show you an immense stock
and at such prices that you
cannot refrain from making a
selection when you can Guy
an all wool ia Blanket at
S. per pair that you'll pay So
for elsewhere and 81 for a
satine.covered comfort-large
size, that will c st 81. SO else
where; then why not buy from
us? While we are on the sub
ject we would state that we
have SO pairs white blankets
slightly solled that we propose
to sell at one-half their actual
worth, beginning Monday
morning; first come will get
the best.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

The Hodgen Commission Company,
brokers' in stocks, grain, provisions and
cotton, at POS South Jefferson street.
have decided to close their Roanoke Office
on December 1st next, but in doing so
they are not severing their connection
with Roanoke. The Consolidated Grain
and Stock Exchange, with rooms in the
Jamison building will from the above
date actas their correspondents. The di-
rect and fast private wire service to the
New York and Chicago exchanges will re-
main the same as when under their own
direct management, and the same per-
sonal interest will be taken in all trades
placed with them through their cores
pondents as they have done under their
own management. This means that the
best broker service that Roanoke, or in
fact, Southwest Virginia. has ever had
VIII continue with us and is, of course,
cheering news TO spectators and invcs-
tors who appreciate the fact that this
solid and reliable firm remains practically
III rs close touch with us as heretofore
NOTICE-There is a stray horse at my
place. The owner can have same by pay
ing expenses. 0. y. WEDDLE. Lake
Spring, near Roanoke.
Miss Beckley desires pupils in vocal
ana instrumental music. For terms. enc. =,
apply at 425 Church street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
GREAT EXHIBIT OF FINE ART EN-
BROIDERY.

Watt, Rettew 81 Clay's store will be
closed this afternoon from O'Clock In
their big ad. this morning they call at
tention to II grand exhibit of embroidered
linen to be given at their store Friday
ana Saturday. The exhibit is made up
of about one hundred pieces, each repre-.
senting gem of art. There are two
pieces that have attracted much atten-
ton in all the lending cities a pansy de.
sign of siXty-five shades and piece ex-
ecuted by lady 10 years of age.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
Lace Curtains.

Another big lot Of the bargain Curtains
now on sale. These are all we can get of
them, and there will not be another
chance like this in years See these
Lace Curtains AT about'one half ot..real
value Every number is n bargain. Come
III anu tell us what you want to pay and
we will show You the greatest value you
ever saw in Lace Curtains ut almost any
price you can name.
The prices range 9Sc. Sl.25, 81. 60, 50,
1925, $3.50, S2.15 and 50.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
ladies' Sweaters.

We have now ready quite nice line of
ladies' sweaters. These garments are be-
ing used very much, not only for bicy-
cling, but rs good warm waist for con-
slant use-are worn something like the
oii-time Jerseys were. Everybody
should have one. See the line
At Sl.oO, Sl.15, $3.50 and S3-Full line
OF sizes in ladies' sweaters, in all colors
and black.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
Great Special Offerings in CIuaks

We want to move about 30 ladies' and
misses jackets and capes within the next
lew days, and to do this have decided to
make general cut on our prices
we are i'll genuine earnest and will say
that If You need or contemplate buying "A
cloak within the present week, that YOU
VIII want to see what we will do for you.
Call in and select IL garment we will
do the rest and You will be pleased Will,
your purchase. Try us on this special
Offer
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
-"7T-7--7-
DEATH AT VINTON.

d. w. Craddock died ut his home in
Ninton Tuesday night mt II O'Clock. Mr..
Craddock was "a highly respected Chris,
tan man, and will be missed from the
community. His funeral will take place
from the Methodist Church, of which he
was Il member, ut / o'clock to-day. after
which the remains will be inferred in the
Mountain View Cemetery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
PREDICTS A COLD WINTER.

a weather prophet predicting cold
winter says: rabbits have grown
thicker fur than usual: the corn husks
are double; nuts are very plentful; the
squirrels have laid in greater supply
than usual, and the geese started South
earlier.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
THEwoRLD'S GREATEST PIANIST.

The worlds greatest pianists endorse
the superb Behr Bros. piano The man
ufacturers of Il high grade piano of nc
knowledged artistic merit publish tcsti.
monials only from pianists who know
what is required in touch as well as in
tone. Ask any pianist what the touch
means TO them. Hobbie Piano Co., sole
dealers
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26

j. III. Hoover, the feed man, is unload
ing chr of Quaker Dat Feed This is a
new thing and highly recommended for
horses and cows. TO introduce it he is
selling TIA 10 cents per hundred He
has on hand also the largest line of other
chops, shipstuffs, hay, grain, etc, Mt the
lowest market price. Call on him at q
Salem avenue. Phone 2i.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
A BROKEN DOWN WAGON.

Yesterday about 1 o'clock wagon
loaded with brick was crossing Salem
avenue on Jefferson street and one of the
spindle taps came OF, followed by n
wheel, which rolled of TO one side The
axle dropped and was broken in the mid.
die. 1t was some time before the broken
vehicle was removed. The driver was
not injured, only shaken up little.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
ELKS SOCIAL SESSION.

The Elks will hold social session in
Elks Hall, on Tuesday evening, when
the long horns will all have good time.
Capt. Henry ScholZ is master of ceremo.
MES, which, sufficient to say that the
reIreshment part of the programme will
be all right.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
EREiEI PASS

y free pass good OH all railroads. pro-
Vided the bearer walks, carries his bag.
gage, swims all rivers and stops for his
clothing to be cleaned, dyed and repaired
NJ ). DENON'S DYEING ESTABLISH
MENT, ITO Campbell street, Roanoke,
Va
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
AMATEUR FOOTRALL.

One of the Allegheny football elevens
will play match game this morning at
lO O'Clock with the Southwest team. at
Athletic Park. This promises Ito be n
very interesting amateur game. :, 4 small
admission fee will he charged
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26

We know the coal business is dirty
and black, but we can treat you white in
the way of giving you clean coal honest
weight and prompt delivery. j. II. Will
kinson & Co, 103 Third street s. w.
'phOne 2l0
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
THE LATEST.

PLATING is the name of the picture-St.
Louis Portrait Company is the name of
the people who make them. We are at
125 I2 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
CRYSTAL SPRING SOAp

Is made especially for use with Crystal
spring water Try it and you will get
better results than with any other soap.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
Ledies' Eiderdown Dressing
Sacques at Special
Prices to CIGSe.

We will offer tomorrow, balance of
our stock of dressing sacQues. former
price, SIC, mt 69c, to close them out
Shades are pink, light blue and gray
only Il few. Get here quickly.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
REDUCED RATES

Fare on the Salem line of the Roanoke
Street Railway will he ton cents in either
direction on Thanksgiving Day Paya.
bic on the car.
ROANOKE STREET RAILWAY co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26

Ask your ncighbor what VanL ear Bros.
Cold Capsules did for him. They will
cure your cold, too. Try them. Price %
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26

Andrews celebrated Red Ash is the
finest domestic coal in the city. If you
have never tried it don't hesitate to order
II loa3. Look out for the belled teams.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26

Good second hand square pianos from
so to Sl0 on five dollars monthly pay.
ment. No interest. j. Il. Rogers
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
i NEW THING.

Doll babies, doll babies, doll babies.
Gravatt's Fair, 9 Salem avenue