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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Kid Gloves

Hundreds of pairs Of Kid Gloves are
now moving out. We are showing in Roa
noke the greatest invention Of the age in
the shape of n fastener for kid glove
called the Ideal" The Old time button
and hooks are not in it. This fastener
only comes on our best real Kid Guaran-
teed Gloves at Sl.50. Try them, you'll
like them. We stand back Of you Oh
every pair you buy to make any impcr-
fcctions good.
In ! shades
Black with white stitching.
Black with black stitchine
OXblood
'rans
Great line of the now most popular
gloves made, the clasp piquc in Ok
blood, Tans and Black, at only 81.
Great line of 81. 30 valuc in gloves at
zoe. All the shades. Ox5lood, Tans,
Browns and Blacks.
Heavy Wooden Gloves for men and
boys Mitts for ladies and children.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
POSTMASTER SUICIDES.

Dubuque, Ia. Dec. l2.-Jacob Murer,
postmaster mt Garnaville, committed sui
eide by swallowing carbolic acid. Post
Office Inspector Maher checked up the
Office and found n shortage ofS2jC. Murer,
who was teaching school, failed to put in
an appearance when expected ami WAS
found dead in the school house.
II. c. Starkey s; Co. blow no horns
and ring no bells, but have coal and
wood to sell. All orders receive prompt
attention. Phone 100.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
BOOKS. BOOKS.

Books for the grown persons. BooHs
for the youth. Books for childhood.
Great line of books at the lowest prices
ever known for like qualities.
The celebrated "lIandy Volume Clns-
sizes, nicely bound, good titles, all the
best writersnt ljc each.
The celebrated Avon edition OF
standard authors at l2c. See the books
Over 1000. books for boys, girls and
children from 4c each to ;5c Books of
"a Il c." Books OF delightful childish
stories.
Books of Mother Goose Rhymes"
Books of "Natural History"
Books of "Advcntnres"
Books OF fairy tales and "A hundred and
one different sorts for children Of all
ages. See them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

The jtnta makes the additional state
mcnt that they have been informed that
DR.. Xertucha's solicitations were seconded
by Il letter from .ihumada inviting Macco
to Il conference. \ letter from the Mar
quis, Maceo thought, was II pledge Of
honor and he hnstcued to meet the foe
who wished to speak to him, perhaps ns
an accredited agent of the Spanish gov
crnmcnt and To bring about Il peaceful
termination OF the bloody conflict.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
BOTH MUST DIE.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec 12.-The court of
appeals to-day rea flirmed the decision of
the lower court at Newport, Ky, in SEN
fencing Al ONO Walling to be hung rs the
accomplish of Scott jackson in the muir
der of Pearl Bryan last January 1t is
quite likely that the date fixed for the eN-
ecution of both men will be about the
anniversary of the murder or early in
February.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Umbrellas

We are fast closing our lines of Novel
ties in Dress Goods Many of colored
Novelties which have been 81 30 are now
$l.19.
Colored Novelties which have been 81
are now zoe.
Some special BARGAINS in Handsome
Black Dress Goods ut reduced prices. See
the stock.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Dress Goods

y really nice thing to present lady
for II Christmas gift is a good Umbrella.
All kinds from the cheapest to TIE best
goods are now on our counters.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

Chicago, Dee. 12.-'rhc4 Jackson cele-
bration at which William Jennings Bryan
will he the chief guest of honor will he
held January ! at the fremont House.
This was decided upon ut II conference of
Democratic leaders to-day. 1t is expected
that Mr.. Bryan on that occasion will
make Il speech urging that the friends Of
silver keep up the fight Governor Al.
geld will also be present.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

At l5c pound, fine Cream Chocolates,
worth Poe.
At Zoe. pound, fine Cream Bon Bons,
all of them fresh and soft-no old hard
candy here.
At Sc pound, mixture of Gum and Con-
serves. worth 1jc.
ESPECIAL prices to sunday schools.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
TOY FURNITURE.

We are Offering big line of Wooden
Toy Furniture for children. IL consists
of i or D different pieces made of solid
oak, finished in hard oil, with drawers
and doors, AL made to initiate the real
thing. 1t consists of
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
OFT FOR TIIr HONOES.

Winston, \. c.. Dec. FIX Con
gresham John NJ. Brewer, Republican,
of Mt. -Airy, has decided To enter the race
for United States Senator. He thinks
the Populsts will not support senator
pritchnri for reelection.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
EeCkWear

Gentlemen tell us we are Offering the
greatest line of Ncckwcar ut SOC they ever
saw. Nearly IL whole line closed last
week New lot on Tuesday, SOC and 2lc
are the prices, real values are 81 and SOC.
See the window display.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
THE SEASON FOR pLUMES AND
u'IDs,

ann prepared to color ana curl ill .'old
done away with Plumes and TIPS ana
renew them in the latest color and most
fashionable shapes.
have also lately prepared myself for
the latest colorings OF opera c!oaks. dye
ing of Kid shoes, cleaning ana coloring
gloves. Boys, brine In your summer
clothes and have them dyed winter
thickness JAS. DEVON.
The Dyer and Cleaner, No. 10 Campbell
avenue 5. w.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Photos on Glass.

Quite The rage just now.
Photos on glass handsomely framed at
SOC.
Photos on Glass, larger at S9c.
Photos on glass, larger 81 30
Larger sizes in Delft Etchings at 81. %,
$3.50, s2.75.
Beautifully framed Roses and VIC
let's, y large size, 3GxlS inches Mt s., worth
double.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
W. X. ANDREWS x Co.
Oh Salon Avcnllr.
POOL ROOMS RAIDED.

Chicago Dec. 12.-Thc war between
the city authorities and the pool rooms
developed into active hostilites to-day
and all the rooms that We're open were
raidcd.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

competent business man having
$4,000 to 81, GOO that he viii, loan OH good
security ut q per cent. interest can secure
u remunerative position for Il term of
years in Il business in Southwest Virginia
that has never failed to make money,
even during the business depression of
the last four years. None but those
meaning business need apply. Send adj
dress to "a, = Times office, and arrange
mcnt will he made for an interview
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
DOLLS
DOLLS.
DOLLS.

Such an array of dolls has never been
seen in, Roanoke before. Dolls Of every
sort from the little wee ones up to the
tallest sort.
Dolls from DC to 81 each.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

This line of .pictures is 80 per cent.
less than these lines OF goods are gene
rally sold.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
PICTURES. PICTURES.

We have solG more than 200 pictures.
Lots OF them here yet, all sizes, all
prices. clean, beautiful, chaste subjects.
A handsome present for male or female.
They are called
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Trimming Christmas Trees.
Biggest Stock Ever Shown Here.
CANDIES. CANDIES.

offering the every
advise that the early o avd hrush
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Dressed Dolls,
Undressed Dolls,
Kid Body Dolls,
J0inted Dolls.

Our unapproachable price for the quail.
ity of dolls shown has run our sales of
these up way beyond Our expectations.
Are now on our third in"oice. Hun
dreds OF them here for this week
Buy now while you can get the choice
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Scissors,
Manicure Articles.
Scissors,

~: y u. J! !: 3. !!
Sterling Silver Shoe Horns
Sterling Silver Tooth Brushes.
Sterling Silver Nail Brushes.
Sterling Silver Nail Files.
Sterling Silver Paper Cutters.
Sterling Silver Book Marks.
lnkstands and IL host OF others too nu-
merous to mention. See the great range
OF these goods we show.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
STEflING SILVER NOVELTIES.

We show n great line OF sterling silver
novelties of every description in our Dry
Goods Department consisting of
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

Have opened within the last few days Il
great lot of. fine China OF ''Austrian'
manufacture. Very pretty, fine, and
price about l-2 of what you see it else
where. 1t consists OF handsome
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
Toy 81 Toys! Toys!
Games! Games!
My, how we have sold Toys
and Games.

Cart loads of them have gone out daily
but the incoming CT every day keeps our
stocks full.
New lot of
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

Nothing so gccrally acceptable TO ladt
us il gift of IL pretty piece of China. The
all like it. See the line
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13

Great lines CT these at 25c
up to $3.50.
A handsome gift can be Sc
lected here for male or f male.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-13
CHINA. CHINA.

china. CHINA.
Have opened within the last few days II
great lot of. fine China OF ''Austrian'
manufacture. Very pretty, fine, and
price about 10 of what you see it else
where. 1t consists OF handsome
Vases,
Chocolate Pots,
TeapOts,
Plates,
Delft PLAQUES,
Cups and SauCeIs.
Candle Sticks,
TIA Sets,
Sugar and Cream Sets,
Pin Trays,
run BOXES.
Etc., Etc.
Nothing so gccrily acceptable TO ladies
rs il gift OF II pretty piece of China. They
all like it. See the line.
DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS.
Such an array of dolls has never been
seen in. Roanoke before. Dolls of every
sort from the little wee ones up to the
tallest sort.
Dolls from &c to 81 each
Dressed Dolls,
Undressed Dolls,
Kid Body Dolls,
JOin'ed Dolls.
Our unapproachable price for the quail.
ity of dolls shown has run our sales of
these up way beyond Our expectations.
Evening star., 1896-01-16
Railroad Niansln nuEhter.

1t was shown by almost unanimous tes-
tincny at the coroner's inquest yesterday
upon the latest grade-crossing homicide
that the. gates at the crossing were up
when regular train was approaching on
schedule time The flagman had no clock.
None had been provided by the company
although the road permits the side tracks
to be unlawfully occupied by standing cars
80 that 1t is often impossible for the gate
man to see the approaching trains. He
must guess at the time. His guess the
other day was just wrong enough to cost
life. The rules of the company, it now
appears, permit him to place his gates In
charge OF another employe of the road.
The schedule of trains is often changed
without notice being given to the men who
are placed at these points where human
lives are hourly imperilled. The gates are
old-fashioned frail barriers subject to fire.
quent arrangement. The primary offence
OF the railroad is in persisting in maintain
ing Its surface tracks in Washington, thus
making necessary protective devices at the
crossings Its secondary offence Is in pro-
Viding such imperfect safeguards at these
danger-points that almost no protection at
all IS furnished to the public. Its neglect
IN the latter respect has now destroyed a
life. Will not Congress take up the eues-
tion In earnest and supply the only effective
remedy by abolishing the death-trap grade
crossings?
Evening star., 1896-01-16
BalfOur'a MnRnaninaitY

Mr.. Balfour declares that Great Britain
would not have Venezuela If it could.
Since the whele includes all it's parts. MIR.
Balfour declares that Great Britain would
not, if it could, have any part of Ven
ezIela, even that section which is contig-
uous to British Guiana. 1t is not to be pre-
suJned that the First Lord of the Treasury
Is indulging in cry of sour grapesr
after the discovery by Great Britain that 50
far the Venezuelan vineyard is con-
cerned it cannot reach the fruit. Full ere
dence must be given to the assurance that
Great Britain covets nothing that belongs
to Venezuela. and would take nothing Ven
ezuelan even if invited to do so. The ten
der and acceptance in good faith of this
assurance greatly relieve the situation.
dispute, however it may be situated with
reference to the Schomburgk line, can be
demonstrated to be Venezuelan property,
Great Britain will at once insist that Ven
order to avoid the slightest possibility of
occupying and holding by mistake any part
of Venezuela, something which 1T is now
evident Great Britain would scorn to do. it
may be expected that England will
promptly compel Venezuela to submit the
whole of the disputed question of owner
ship to the Judgment of some disinter-
ested third party, by whose decision both
nations will abide
Evening star., 1896-01-16

1t is published in London that Lord Sails
bury, while flouting the idea of a subris-
SION of the entire Venezuelan boundary to
arbitration. says that if the American COM
In,ssioners define what in their opinion
the terms of arbitration should be and if
European power will then act as arbitrator
all interests would be satisfied" This Is
little else than arbitration according to
terms laid down by this government. If
the paper publishing this statement ac-
curately represents Lord Salisbury's atti-
tude II means that he has Internationally
81 rendered to President Cleveland. 1t is
not to be questioned that European
power can be found willing to serve in
such q capacity that would be wholly sat
isfactory to this country. The main con-
tsEtion of the President is that the refusal
, to erbitrate places the British claim for
territory squarely on a level with a policy
OF acquisition regardless of rights. That
refusal Immediately raised a question as to
Evening star., 1896-01-16
4 shorter Campaign Assured.

The seventh of July has been chosen as
the date for the national democratic con-
vention to be held this year. This insures
a shorter campaign than it was feared would
result from the decision of the republican
committee to hold the convention of that
party June 16 in view of the tradition by
virtue of which the administration party
holds the earlier convention of the two. 1t
is a pity that while the democrats were
breaking this custom they did not make
material reduction of the campaign by
choosing late date in July instead of such
an early one, but ii was evidently considered
poor politics to allow much more than
fortnight to elapse after the naming of
republican candidate before placing his
democratic opponent in the field. At all
events the custom that has so often operated
to lengthen the campaign has been broken,
and a most desirable precedent has been
established in favor of an abbreviation of
the political disturbances that interfere so
seriously each fourth year with the COM
mercial prosperity of the nation. 1t is note
worthy that this was not achieved without
division, but that it came about only after
fight with the advocates of the plan of hold
ing the convention as early as the second of
June.
Evening star., 1896-01-16

the soundness of the British position with
regard to the true line, and If now Lord
Salisbury so far sees and acknowledges his
error as to be willing to submit the case to
an impartial power as umpire the Monroe
doctrine is satisfied and this country will
be content The main principle al stake is
not concerned with the amount of territory
that may eventually be deemed as belong
ing fairly to either Great Britain or Ven
ezuela, but it involves the manner in which
such jurisdiction is acquired. 1t Is very
doubtful if our historic doctrine would be
entirely protected in the event of a pur-
chase of the disputed territory by Great
Britain from Venezuela, although the Pres
ident in his message declared that "any
adjustment of the boundary which that
country Venezuela) may deem for her ad
vantage and may enter into of her own
free will cannot of course be objected to by
the United States" Mr.. Moreton FreweIi,
the English writer on economics, calls at
tention to this phrase in an article in the
National Review for January on "Ameri-
can Politics." and declares that this Is "a
precedent for the abandonment of the en-
tire Monroe doctrine" OF course Mr.
Frewen is wrong. The President did not
mean that settlement by purchase would
be satisfactory to us. He surely would not
be upheld by Congress in such a position.
Mr.. Cleveland referred unquestionably to
the adjustment of the boundaries that
might grow cut of pacific negotiations be-
tween the countries based upon historical
facts. But after all 1t now happens that
the British government is willing to waive
all these questions and to grant the very
reasonable request OF the American gov
erpment
Evening star., 1896-01-16

About fifteen months ago The Star began
a crusade against the high price or bread
in the District on the ground that lower
rates were possible in view of the low price
Of wheat and flour The fight was waged
Unrelentingiy and was finally successful in
causing the bakers to reduce the price to
four cents a loaf. In the spring the price
of -four advanced slightly and the bakers
decided to restore the fve-cent rate, thus
giving practical countenance to the con-
tention that there should be direct re-
lation between the prices of Hour ana
bread. Wheat and flour have now gone
back to their former low price. "a Friend
of the Poor" sent to The Star yesterday a
communication calling attention to the evil
dent necessity of another campaign in view
of the fact that there is a large amount OF
suffering among the deserving poor of the
city, who are the first to feel, and who feel
heavily. the increase of twenty-five per
cent in the price of one of the staples Of
life. Ii seems eminently proper that some
thing should be done to regulate the price
of bread according to the price of it's chief
constituent wheat flour, and it is alto
gether reasonable that the poor should be
given the benefit of reductions In the price
of grain as long as the other elements in
the manufacture of bread remain fixed
and stationary charge upon the baker. The
chief argument of the bakers in 1894 was
that labor was so high that cheapness OF
flour was more than counterbalapced The
Star exposed this fallacy and presented
a mathematical demonstration of the fact
that at four cents loaf a baker could
make big profit If the price should be
reduced either by voluntary action of the
bakers or by legislative enactment-which
IS an extreme and not altogether desirable
remedy-provision should be definitely made
that whatever the price the loaf of bread
should weigh not less than one pound. This
is the fitting time to reduce again the
bread rates until the price of wheat has SC
increased as to justify the higher charge
Evening star., 1896-01-16
Frozen Pipes.

Householders should profit by the informa-
tion printed in last evenings Star explain
ing why hot water pipes often freeze more
readily than do the cold water service
pipes in the house. The superintendent
of plumbing says that heated water loses
its vitality and the expulsion of the air
by the heat makes it exceptionally subject
to being frozen, so that often the pipe that
contains water of the higher temperature
is the first to freeze. There are few an
noyances greater than frozen pipe in a
house. Frequently it leads TO considerable
damage by the bursting of the metal under
the severe strain of the expansion that
occurs just before the freezing point Is
reached. In such climates as this provi-
sion is seldom made for so protecting the
pipes that they are beyond the reach of
the frost. and the cold when it is felt Sc
verely. often results in broken conduits
and damaged property.
Evening star., 1896-01-16
China Department.

American China Toilet Set. 10 pieces, large
pitcher damaged. Reduced from $3.s' TO SD
American China Dinner Set, 100 pieces, several
pieces ippe. feet. Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
French China Meat Platter. large size. Re-
duccd from $3.50 to $500.
1 japanese Teapot, cover missing. Reduced from
81 90 to soc.
to 81. 90 each.
3 Decorated Uncovered Vegetable Dishes. Re-
d,;ced from As 25c. each.
Decorated Slop Jar, chipped Reduced from
81. so to 81 .15.
2 Carlsbad China Water Pitchers slightly dam
aged Reduced from 81 90 to SOC. each
10Th floor. loth 81. oidg.)
Evening star., 1896-01-16
FFOmsefurnishin1g Dept.

large Clothes Hamper, damaged. Keuuced
from 81. so to SOC.
Oval Clothes Baskets, solled. Reduced from
30 to 35c each. -
Japanned Sugar Canisters. Reduced from As
to 25c. each.
1 Cutting Table, damaged Reduced from 81. 90
to SOC.
1 Covered Ash Sieve, damaged. Reduced from
60 to 3Oc.
Portable Clothes Rack. damaged. Reduced from
$1.5O to 25c.
Clothes Horse, damaged Reduced from LOO
to SOC.
Evening star., 1896-01-16
PQndemOnium.

My! my" she exclaimed, as memory
wave came over her! Il hope 1 shall never
again have such dream?'
whats the matter?" inquired her hus-
band.
Il had horrible nightmare. 1t was
worse than a board of lady managers or
congressional scramble. 1t was worse than
anything I ever encountered BEFORE"
What did you dream"'
Il thought that all the English-speaking
rhymsters and critics had been called to-
gether to agree on proper person for poet
laureate"
Evening star., 1896-01-16
Picture DeDartm1ent.

Paintings on Glass. Reduced from o5 to 1Oc
each.
Roman Chariot Race" Reduced from 81 II
TO S1.O0.
l Game Picture bronze frame. oval shape Re.
duced from $1,000 to $500.
Silver Frame, mat and glass. Reduced from
S1.95 to 95c.
White and Gilt Frames. Reduced from 81 Is
to JOc each.
6 White Enameled Easels. slightly damaged. Re.
duced from 81 90. 81. 10 ard So % to SOC. each
Beveled Mirror, oval. gil. frame Reduced from
$500 to $3.50.
l Beveled Mirror. oval. gilt frame. slightly dam
aged. Reduced from $500 to $500
I'D 10or. 10Th bldg
Evening star., 1896-01-16
Boys Department.

II All-woo Suits Sizes T. 5 and Is wears Re-
duced 10 81 - each
10 Al-wool Sailor Suits, blue Sc ce. Sizes IL and
II years. Reduced from $500 ami 5000 to s. 80
each.
29 Fancy Refer and Brownie Suits Sizes g. T.
and $3.50 to $3.50 each
Cape overcoHts. Sizes 3 to S years Reduced
from $500 10 81 30 each.
30 pairs Knee Pants, double seat aud knees
Szes 10, IL. Il, 13. IA and u years Reduced from
II and 60 to 29c. per pair
GO Shirt Waists. All sizes but Q and 10 Re-
duced from 80 to 25c. each.
Evening star., 1896-01-16
W0mem's Underwear Dept.

French Silk Skirt, lined with flannel. trimmed
with French and insertion dust ruffe. darts In
front, draw string in back. Reduced from $1,000
to $1,000.
l French Flannel Tea Gown. handsomely made
and trimmed. Reduced from Sl1.Oo to $500.
2 French Flannel Dressing Sacques. stylishly
made and trimmed. slightly soiled. Reduced from
$1,000 to ST. each. "
f2l floor Observation-Disclosures 10th st. bdg.)
Evening star., 1896-01-16
Lamps and Metal Goods.

Gilt and Onyx Table, slightly damaged. Re-
duced from So. IS to $500
Desk Lamp, shade missing. Reduced from
$3.50 TO $1.25.
Nile Green Silk Shade. Reduced from 81 90 to
$1.JO
1 0xidized Figure. Reduced from So 90 to 81 90
l Dresden SILK Shade for Princess lamp Re
duced from 81 .35 to 75c.
Pin Trays. Reduced from Is to sc. each.
Match Receivers Reduced from 10 to DC. each
1 Letter Rack. Reduced from 65 to 10c.
"a Wax Candles, soiled. Reduced from S to 4c.
each.
18th floor. 10th ST. bldg }
Evening star., 1896-01-16
DeDaftfm fment.

4 Coats-1 Green Novelty Cloth with full silk
sleeves broad ruffie shoulders and lined
throughout Plaid Cloth trimmed with velvet,
with full sleeves. and lined thromghout.2 PINK
Eiderdown, with hood. lined with silk and trimmed
with fancy braid. Reduced from $780, $50 and
$3.50 to 81. en h.
. Novelty Cloth Long Coats. with cape and
bottom of skirt trimmed with fancy silk braid,
other with narrow silk ribbon trimmings. full
sleeves and liued throughout. Reduced from $50
and $1,000 to $3.50 each. -
2 Terry Bath Robes Hubbard style. bound with
braid. Reduced from $4.Oo to 500 each.