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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06
Gloves.

10 dozen ladies' fine white Chamois Mosque
taire gloves, button lengths, only &c a pair
Ladies' fine white Kid Gloves, pique seams
clasps black embroidered backs, only 81, sold
elsewhere In this city for Si.T5 VIVA
Just few pairs moro of those lovely Rlack
Kids with white aud colored trimming and EN- :
broidery, S1.25 pair.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06
SPECIAL.

$50 dozen Gents 4.ply Linen Collars to 90 at
sc each This quality never sells for less the
12xc.
Fifty dozen Gents 4.ply Linen Guns to 90 at
only 10c pair. Worth Csc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

The Roanoke Club Succeeded In Scoring
One Run.
PORTSMOUTH, June 5-Portsmouth
won to-day's game easily from Roanoke.
Brandt was in the box for the local
and heps the visitors guessing through
out. Rollins, of Portsmouth, led in the
batting with two doubles and a single.
Score r. H. K.
Roanoke ..:.:....:. 1901 oio OotCi :
Batteres-Brandt and Rollins: Willis, Kimble
ana Williams.
Baseball by Wire.
The game this afternoon between
Roanoke and Portsmouth will be re-
ported in detail at the Old Opera House.
The game will be called at 4:30 O'Clock
and Cheesbro and Lynch will probably
be the battery for Roanoke. The latter
is well'known catcher and was secured
from Kansas City, OF the Western
league, on account OF that team having
three other catchers beside Lynch.
The game this afternoon will be an ex-
citing one and no doubt large crowd
OF the fsithful rooters will be on hand
to hear the game reported.
Norfolk Shut Out.
RICHMOND, June 5.-Malsrkey pitched
q great game and shut Norfolk out
Only three hits were made IF him. The
fielding was little ragged on both
eides.
Score r. H. E.
Richmond. ....... 3 2OOOOoo2-7 10 2
Norfolk ............ 100000 3 3
BatteIies-Malarkey and Boland; Blankenship
and Ballentync.
Split Even.
PETERSBURG. June 5.-The result of
two games with the Lynchburgs to-day
was division, each team winning q
game.
Soorc-First Game K. H. T.
Petersburg ......... OO2Oso-6 ii
Lynchburg. ........ 8 o 20105 XII IL s
Batterics-Quarles and Raffert; Drummer and
Fear.
Second game r. H. e.
Petersburg ........ 0 4 O 0 50 ii
Lynchburg. ........ o 0200 100-a S
Batteries-Kitson and Stsnhope; Evans and
Schabe.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06
NJ eckWear

Ten dozen Ladies' Black Satin Stock Bows, the
best 25c grade, only 19c.
THE Club" is a new and stylish washable Tie,
only l0c each or three for 25c.
Fifteen dozen Mems "Flowng End" Teck Ties,
very fine silk beautiful styles regular soc line
these, only 25c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06
BIGGEST bargains in harness at Yost-
Forrer Co.'s.
The Fair.

HAVE you been to The Fair? Now open
1T No 9 Salem avenue, with an elegant
line OF books. stationery, glassware,
inks. pencils, tablets, etc. Give us a cali
and Inspect our stock.
GEORGE GRAvATT, Manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06

HAVE you seen our new lawn swing
Yost-Forrer Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06

Go TO Donaldson's for Carpets, Mat
ting and Oil Cloth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06

CHOCOLATE Ice cream, orange and
strawberry sherbet at Crystal Spring
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06

PGCNIcs and lawn parties supplied
with ice cream. Rates reasonable
Jones' Bakery, 81 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06

You can be served with q nice luncl
at Crystal Spring Cafe.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-06

When Baby was sick. gave her Castoria.
When she n Child, she CT ed for Castoria.
When s1le became Miss. she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
ONLY Two DEGREES COOLER
That's What the Weather
Bureau Sky-Pilots Say.
Nevertheless, 1t Seems Twenty De-
grees Nearer Zero Temperature
Than 1t Was Yesterday.

"Only slightly coolern was all the en-
couragement the weather prophet could give
this morning to sweltering multitudes.
The oracle at the Weather Bureau Wise
business it is to impose on good nature
by telling people whether the Gay is warm
or cool saws that it has been decidedly hot
for the past few days.
In this he is in line with public sehtF
meni, fully expressed, but when ne pro-
claims that there is little or no prospect
or n cool wave, he is out OF touch with
the wishes of the Community.
Yesterday was st. Swithin's Day, but the
|. department didn't take any particular OBJ
servance OF that, Notwithstanding the face
that 1t rained. Most people do not recall
the old Scottish saint, and even the Oldest
inbabitant doesn't remember him, FOR ne
died in the year s62.
He was bishop of Winchester, and would
doubtless have been forgotten II he hao not
| left behind him the legend that TX ram
| fell on the 18th of July, for the next forty
| da VS. the heavens would weep and the earth
he covered with floods. On the contrary,
~ old Sol should pour forth his radiance
| in unbroken splendor all day fnr the same
| neriOu tDeTe WOuiu bG
There was welcome shower last niGht'
as will be remembered, and supersutions
uersons began to get their mackintoshes'
umbrellas and rubberi garments ready ior
a season of uninterrupted showers.
| In the Weather Bureau there is Dig
| thick, leather-covered volume, containing
over IA. .oOOIegends relating to that familiar
| topic-the weather. 1t was compiled by
prof. Dunwoudy. and embraces all the
prornos,ics, whims and superst;tions Known
Ia exist. and ST. Swithin'si among them.
The forecaster is rather scepucal, ana
nlaces little reliance on signs" Accord
ing to his notion the Scottish priest knew
little about science and nothing about
meteorology, and so he goes on making
his predictions in direct contradiction
The maximum temperature yesterday
was 30 degrees in Washington; today 1t
will fall short of that by degrees,
which is called slightly cooler"
All along the Atlantic coast there are
nromises for a continuation of the warm
spell and little hope OF rain within the
next twenty-four hours.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
FREE PURE WATER.

The undertaking of the Com missioners to
give the poor people free drinking water
by means of artesian wells sunk In diff
fercnt parts of the city is TO the last de-
gree oommcndable. By the elimination of
wells and pumps this class of the rop-
uation was especially discomfited. They
were deprived of oool drinking water. and
not having the money to buy ice were
compelled TO use the hydrants to pro
cure their supply, which, as everybody
knows, is rot always paiatabie. or even
pleasant 10 look upon. II is 10 be regretted
that the Commissioners have not suffic lent
funds at their disposal 10 sink as many
OF these wells as are nee essary, hut they
will probably have 10 difficulty TO OBJ
tain from Congress at its next session an
appropriation sufficient for the public need.
Nor is it less a matter for regret that the
work now 10 lie undertaken could not have
been taken in hand month sooner, SO
is so important to the poor, they could
have had the benefit OF the wells.
1t is not Impossible that the construction
of these lesser artesian wells may prove
to be municipal object lesson. and the ser
vice they render create a demand for in
long as there is no filter connected with our
water works our people would welcome an
extension of the artesian system. as It's
would give them drinkable water during
those periods when Nothing but Potomac
mud in more or less sniuble form is delivered
through the service pipes into their resi-
dences. In several cities the artcs.an well
and river water systems are used. some OF
the former yielding so large quantity as
10 supply a large area. The city of Charles
ton. S. c., has one artesian well which.
gives water to nearly one half of the Eoa .ss
in the town. There is good ground for be-
lieving that this system could be developed
in Washington to an extent sufficient IL
give all the people good drinking water ut
all times of the year.
The water problem, both as regards
quantity and quality, is OF SURPRISING i'm.
portance to the people OF the District.
For years they have been fed ON promises,
but the performance basbecn out of all pro-
portion to the pledge. They are taxed
for Ia wing mains and keeping the whole out
fit in repair, and besides have to pay a
large rental for what they use, but their
complaints are as numerous, as loud and as
well justified now as they ever were.
| Snoncr or later, of course, all this will be
reInedied, and we shall have filtered Po
| toInac water in abundance but in the mean.
] while, it will not hurt to give us the ar
| tesian wells.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
AN EXPENSIVE EXPERIMENT.

After an immense am cunt OF tinkering,
the second class battleship Texas in pro-
nounced thoroughly efficient and sea-
worthy, and about to be put III commission
There are those who are inclined to doubt
her efficiency, in view of the experience the
government has had with her thus far,
though it is possible that her reconstruc-
tion-for she was virtually rebuilt-may
have converted her into n stanch and ser
viceable man of-war. Her original con-
struction proved to be i gigantic blunder,
being based upon plans made in England
for which the Navy Department paid ST 81
600.
These were disapproved Of at the time,
by Our own naval constructors,
but their counsel was disregarded and the
vessel was built at the Norfolk navy yard.
After having beenin hand for three or four
years she was at last sent TO sea on her Of
ficial trial trip. The result OF this was
never divulged, but the public was able to
form d pretty correct judgment, because
officers and crew were Immediately de-
tached and the toat sent back to Norfolk
for repairs and overhauling" This has
Just been accomplished; the Texas has been
declared to re o X, and will receive her
armament: she has cost the government a $
much money as the first-class tattleships
of twice her size and power, and as for the
rest we shall see what we shall see.
One thing has hecn clearly shown by the
history Of the Texas so far as ii ca be now
written, it does notpay to get British plans
for American warshps. Had the plans OF
our Own naval constructors been taken the
government would have had letter ship
for less money.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
PROG REss OF THE coLoRED RACE

One of the most striking proofs OF the
advancement OF the coIored race in the
United States and the growing cOnsidera-
tioD bestowed upon IL is The invitation ex-
tended TO the National League Of Colored
Women to hold its next convention in
Nashville, Tenn. 1t is d typical Southern
city and this action OF its municipal
authorities testifies more eloquently than
columns upon columns OF gracious speeches
could do; the change that has taken place
in public sentiment South Of Mason and
DixoB's line, and in few brief years at
that. The colured people deserve great
credit for having wrought this change, for
even though full allowance te made FOR all
the facilities placed at their disposal for
their phi ysical, mental and moral betterment,
yet it is clear that all this would have been
unavailing had not their own aspirations
to rise to higher plane impelled them on
ward and upward. For long time, of
course, the coiored people had to depend
upon the uplifting effort and influence OF
their friends among the whites and OF the
prominentmen Of their own race, but !: has
now come to pass that the elevating force
is evolved by themselves spontaneously,
and consequently their progress will lie all
the more rapid.
This inward and elemental force is the
ca use and promoter OF such org ions as
the Ma tional League of Colored Women, and
such gatherings us the convention now in
| session in tliis city. without it all at
tempts toeleva te the race would hayeproved
futile. With it, properly controlled, moth
! ing is impossible. The work Of the Lea que
is in the direction of this force. 1t aims
| at making the lives of the men and women
| of the race better, purer, productive of
more good TO themselves and the community
Its cIiefest object is the building UP Of the
| home and the iDtensificatiun OF family ties,
and the earnestness of those engaged in this
work is the hest possible guarantee Of their
ultimate success.
Incidental to this, of course, and only
surpassed by it in Importance, is the effort of
| the League to point out new fields OF use
| fulness to the women OF tile colored race.
| They need not rush into the learned pro-
| fessions to mark their progress, for there
| is a multitude of occupations. not menial,
! that offer substantial rewards for honor
able, faithful services. and at the 81 ame time
| enlarge and expand the intellectual facul-
| ties of the individual. The discussions that
have taken place in the convention show
| that this is fully appreciated, and it may be
confidently expected that excellent results
will flow from this gathering.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
SAKS'
For crash Suits. From s4up

ment later they were overwhelmed by the
falling tent, poles, flying seats and over
spreading canvas.
There was the greatest excitement, but.
strange to say, all the men and women,
with one exception, extricated themselves
from their predcament uninjured. The
exception was John White, who was but
slightly hurt.
The effects of the circus and circus peo-
pie were scattered in every direction, and
many articles have disappeared entirely.
The loss is heavy.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
LONG ENOUGH.

'I always try TO speak," said the side
whiskered pastor, blandly, "for the bene-
fit OF pusterity.''
''Is that why you make your sermons SO
long, Mr.. Goodieigh?' said the girl In pink.
who was compelled to listen to them.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
coLoMB1A GOING TO PIECES.
Rut Little Hope of Saving the Pacific
N1,n

But Little Hope of Saving the Pacific
Mail Steamer.
San Francisco, July 16.-There appears
70 be little hope of saving the Pacihc
Mail steamer Colombia. A dispatch from
Pescadero says:
The Colombia is rolling heavily on the
rocks, humping herself to pieces The sea
is calm, but the swell is rising, ana thefe
is about eighteen feet OF water IN 1ne hoiu
the cantain and officers Of the steamer
have apparently given her up. ami are pre-
na ring to leave when it is no longer safe to
remain on board.
The surf breaks close to the stea mer, and
if the sea gets rough she will last only
a few hours.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
Mrs. Mackay,s Rather Diving.

Rome, July 16.-The condition OF Col.
Daniel E. Hungerford, the father of Mrs.
John W. Mackay, VITO is lying seriously
Ill at the villa Ada. the residence OF one
OF his daughters, in this city, shows no
Improvement and his death is regarded
as merely question OF hours. Col. Hum
gerford has been suffering from an affee-
tion OF the liver since last December.
and has speedily grown worse within
the last few months.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
BOTH LEGS CUT OFF.
Farmer Fell in Front of u Reaping
Machine.

York, Pa, July 16--Yestertiay morning,
near the weigh lock on the Tide water Canal,
in the southern end ofthe county, a terrible
and probably a fatal accident occurred
Frank Butt, aged about fifty-five yeaES,
with two horse reaper, started to cut
grass. He was found about noon with one
leg cut off and the other so tadly mangled
that amputation was necessary.
The supposition is that the reins dropped
and in endeavoring to regain them the
horses started, throwing Mr.. Butt in front
of theknives MI Butt is a brother in-law
of County Commissioner Jacob Lcitheizer.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
1.r,,bar Firm Goes Under

Saginaw, Mich, July 16.-News was re-
ceived here yesterday of the filing OF chat
tel mortgages by ]. W. Howry & Sons
lumbermen of this city. but Whose offices
and operations are at Fenton Falls. ont
The main mortgage is for $3.50 900, aud
is given to the Bank Of Toronto. covering all
their Canadian interests. The disaster
was probably precipitated by $20o,ooo
loss by fire some weeks ago.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
SER,''''@;5;; !; 55nssaus /; ;1',sa.
WHY SHE WAS so SAD.

Jack-so you went to the picture gallery,
did you?
Ethel, aged six Yes; and 1 saw one pic
.::::.e that made me awfu,IJ saG.
What was it?''
1T was picture of SOME Christians who
had been thrown to a lot OF lions
'And were tthe lions eating the Chris
tians?'
"Yes; every lion but one had nice Chris
tian, and that was what made me so sad
the poor little fellow with nothing to eat"
The evening times., 1896-07-16
TRIED MURDER, THEN SUICIDE.
Shocking Double Crime of an Elderly
Man at Hazleton.

Shocking Double Crime of an Elderly
Man at HazIeton.
HazletoD, Pa, July 16.-Henry Greising,
aged fifty-five committed suicide yesterday
by jumping into the reservoir at Bunten
Book, near tie city line.
Before committing the rash act, he at
tempted to burn his wife by setting lire to
her clothing, and falling in this, he struck
her twice on the head with a baseball bat.
iDflicting severe injuries. Then he left the
house and was not seen again by his wife
until he was brought home dead two hours
afterwards
Some boys who Were picking buckle
berries near the reservoir saw him plunge
into the water, and then gave the alarm.
Griesing had been acting queerly for sew
eral days.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
po,nscn,,ds buying Gold Mines

st. Louis, Mo-. July 16.--A special from
Hermosillo. Mexico, Us: Agents OF the
Rotbschilds have just closed deal for
a proup of the richest gold mines In this
state. the reported purchase price for
the property being $4,000, 900 in gold.
The Rothschilds, before closing the deal.
conducted a thorough investigation oil tse
mines, covering reriod OF over one year.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
1oHUsouEsoUE.

A literary lady once expressed to DR..
Johnson her approval of his dictionary and
particularly her satisfaction in finding that
he had not admitted any improper words.
mo. madam replied the incorrisible
johnson. 81 hope have not soiled my fin
gers. I find. howeyer, that you have been
looking for then.&
The evening times., 1896-07-16
Awsi,ipr reller's Arrival.

Colorado springs, Colo. July 16--Con-
gresham Hartman of Montana and Sen
ator Dubois OF Idaho are still at Manitou.
awaiting the arrival of Senator Teller,
Senator Mantle, and Others OF the boiling
Republicans. They state that the confer
ence will be held on Friday or Saturday
next, when they will decide upon their
address TO be issued
The evening times., 1896-07-16
WHAT DOES TIE MISCHIEF.

ct have always maintained" said the
host, as he poured out glass of sherry,
that O certain amount of wine after din
ner is good for the inner man."
Il quite agree with you" said his guest,
pleasantly; 'it is the uncertain quantity
that does the mischief"
The evening times., 1896-07-16
rHE KINp THE PUBLIC WANTS.

watson-How did Pensame gain his lit
erary fame?
Jackson-By taking. paragraph from
each of his 500 rejected stories and string
ing them together fteptazard under a mean
ingiess title.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
THE CAUSE OF ITS DECLINE.

Jack sporueigh-I notice the 'Personal
Column, in the daily newspaper is not
used much now by star-crossed lovers. :.
Miss pldgirl-Nk they arrange meetings
while out bicycle iding.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
EEIfOkE OF The NEWS
---M The MORNING Times

II you miss any news I'm the evening
edition look In the list below What
you're looking Tor WAS probably pub
lished in this mornings edition, and
as The Times never repeats you'll
have to take both editions to get all
tue news as quick as 1t happens.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
minnesota PopulIsts Favor Brya

Minnesota Populists Favor Bryan.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, July 16.-stnte
Senator E. Z. Lowman was nominated for
Congress by the Fopulists OF the Seventh
district yesterday. The sentiment OF the
convention was in favor OF indorsing
Bryan for President and adopting the
platform on which he stands.
The evening times., 1896-07-16
WHEN In DOUBT. Etc,

Algernon-For long time was in doubt
whether to kiss Miss Maude or r.,t.
Alfred-well, what did you do?
Algernon-Gave her the benefit of the
doubt.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

ENTHRoNED A GALLERY GOD
Andrew ID. White EXcorlates Bryan ant
} His Platform.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

Personally ctedTOurstoNiagara
Falls via Pennsy lvania Railroad
The passenger department OF the Penn
sylvahia Railroad announces series OF
uersonaIly conducted tours to Niagara
Fails. leaving Washington by special
tarin, $50 o. M. July %, August and 20,
september and IT. Rate, $40. Tickets
goodfor ten days. 1yA--os'eou
The evening times., 1896-07-16

CITY OF TENTS AND LIGHTS
st. Aloysius' Fair opens with Big a
tendance.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

CRUSHED UNDER A TRAIN
James Cliff Instantly klIed in AleXan
dria.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

JACKSON CITY WIPED OUT
Fire Caused by Lightning Destroyed Man!
Buildings.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

RETIREMENT OF THE RACE
Questions Discussed Ut the Convention o
Colored Women.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

CYCLERS BLAME THE POLICE
Criticisms Freely Made or the Parad,
Handling.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

BRYAN is THEIR CHOICE
District fopuust DeIesaUes Pledged u
the Nebraskan.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA,
Woman Fatally Burned By Tia Solinc Z,
plosion.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

coLUMBIA'S BIG REGATTA
Close Races Rowed by Well: matche
Crews.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

RIG CLAIM TWICE PAID
Costly Error III reasury Accounts Found
Too Late.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

NYRoN PARKER SELECTED
Succeeds Perry Carson Oh the Nationa
Committee.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

EALLER WAS NOT MURDERED
COroner's Inquest Removes Charge
Against the Bells.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

SENATORS ARE IN CHICAGO
Joyce Explains the Recent String o.
Defeats.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

SALEM WELCOMED BRYAN
Cycionic storm DId Not Prevent Dem
Onstration.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

COOL WAVE BOUND EAST
Pleasant Weather Is in Store for This
Afternoon.
The evening times., 1896-07-16

WOMEN VISITED MCKINLEY
Large Delegation Of Cleveland Go &c
Canton,
The evening times., 1896-07-16

PURE WATER FROM DEPTHS
Contracts for Public Artesian Wells Ar
Let,
The evening times., 1896-07-16
HEAlRs5es :, +

10 oGER H. RUSH, travelling man OF
Syracuse, N. Y, is stopping at the
Riggs. "Have you ever noticed that
inexplicabe something in human nature
that causes you to want most the very thing
1t is hardest to get?" lie asked.
ut is always like the old Partisan priest,
you know, who had never been outside tile
walls of the French capital. When one of
: the monarchs passed au edict that a penalty
of death rested over anyone who dared get
beyond the gates, lie Immediately went
outside for a ssrollz He said he never had
a desire to go until he found that he could
not.
Il have noticed that the Raines law helps
the beer trade Immensely in our city. The
trade in bottled beer has almost trebled.
People that never used to care for beer
have it on tleir tables every Sunday now.
and am told that the bottlers have all had
to increase their plants. The brewers and
bottlers are beginning to welcome the
change, because tliey get retailers prices
and an Increased trade besides
The evening times., 1896-07-16

" ICHARD W. BUSH OF Chicago Is
IL guest at the Regent. 1T begins
to look like the days OF cheap sub
urban transportauoh are close at hand"
he said.
"As in a great many other things, Chi
cago is in the lead. One of the big roads
leading out of the city has adopted the
experiment OF making uniform Scent
fare on all points of its lines within a
distance OF twenty miles from the center
of the city. The innovation is already
proving very popular, and it is stated
that there is a greater exodus than ever
OF city people to the nearby suburbs. The
railroad company is also said TO be highly
pleased with the new move, and it is
likely to become an established thing.