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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Black Goods Section,

NO woman's wardrobe is complete with
out at least one black dress; and, be-
Sides this Is a black goods year. What
handsome, satisfactory lot of newest
Weaves we're shOwing, too! Blistery,
BuIging Crepons; PIafn and Figured
B1illiantines; Rich, Eccentric Brocade
EHects on Satin Ground and at prices
to pleasantly surprise you.
3S-inch Brilliantine, pretty, neat de-
signs, sold elsewhere at SOC. We are
onl y asking 373c per yard.
46-inch Figured Jacquard - these
goods are cheap at SOC, but we only
ask 75c per yard.
46-inch all-wool Imported Serge at
soc. They are considered cheap at 69c.
46-inch all-wool Grenadines, perfect
gems, at 75c per yard.
45-inch Atwood Henrietta-the 75c
kind. We only are asking GO per yard.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
LauDdcIcd Shirt Waists,

Our Shirt Waist output last season is n
matter of history We've made prepar-
ations to double the sale this season.
Months ago we began laying the lines;
the big advance shipments are all on sal o
now. This store IL the depot for Shirt
waist supplies; got n royal stock for you
to pick from. The best is never too good
Tor our public, and we've got the best of
each kind and nearly all the kinds.
Twenty dozen Ladies' Percale Shirt
Waists, perfect fit, at SOC.
Ten dozen Ladies' Percale Shirt
Waists, all sizes, beautiful assortment,
the 81 kind, at only SOC.
Twenty dozen fine grade Percale
Shirt Waists in all the new designs,
such as Persian, plain linen and lovely
striped and figured patterns, at 81
$l.25, $3.50 ard e1.75.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
The Red and White Reception.

The Railroad Y. M. G. A. building
was crowded last night to its utmoSt
capRcisy, the occasion being the red
and white" reception TO the membersl
and friends. The programme consisted
of piano solos by Miss Allie Spindle!
ROTATIONS by Miss Agnes Bowman and
Geo. jack. soprano solo by Miss Jennie
Shields, banjo solos by DE-. @. G. Tomp-
kins and instrumental selections by
Messrs. Christen, Blackburn, Russell
and Pfeiffer. Secretary Morrow made q
few remarks touching upon the success
of the red and white" membership
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
ROSGlbaQl Bros.
A Straightforward Business,

Making a bid for popular
patronage needs no diplomacy,
fnesse or sharpness in It's
management. Plain, clean,
honest methods are what the
prblic tie to.
These methods you will find
III force here at all times. We
attribute our success in a great
measure to their practice.
We are here to serve you
faithfully; want this store to
be pointed out and spoken of
as the place where all classes
OF the community may come
and feel that they are being
dealt with In absolute fairness
All ready for the Spring
business now; got a store full
OF bright, new merchandise TO
tell you about.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
heath of Mrs. Mccormick.

Mrs. 8. j. Mccormick died yesterday
morning at the family residence, as5
qampbell avenue. of paralysis, in the
5Sth year OF her age. The funeral sers
vices will be conducted ut the residence
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock by Rev.
Dr. Campbell, OF the First Presby terian
church, after which interment will take
place In Fairview Cemetery. She was
splendid Christian woman and leaves
many friends whose hearts will be sad
aened to hear OF her death. Her hus-
band, Jubal W. Mccormick died sew
eral years ago. Deceased leaves three
soma and four daughters. viz: w. w.
Mccormick, Mrs. O. e. Rogan and Mrs.
e. Q. Bennett, OF this place; j. w. Nc.
Cormick and Mrs. R. M. johnson, of
Huntington, w. Va; R. X. Mccormick.
OF Bedford City. and MRS. j. Fl. Ballard
of Psterstown, w. Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Ills Umbrella Weather Now,

Every day in the week, every hour in the
day. April has 81 way of catching one
out In the wet-no umbrellai
Here is handy one you can carry.
rain or shine. 1t is tight roll, neat
appearing affair, no bulkier thsn a
cane, with silk top or half and half,
from 90 cents to SO. so ard half dozen
prices between.
We have just bought 200 Twilled
Gloria Silk Umbrellas, with fine Dies
den handles, mourning handles and
numerous other kinds of handles.
These are well worth sl.5O apiece. We
will close them out at 81.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Gas and water Company Ohioers.

!, The annual meeting Of the shsrehola,
prs OF the Roanoke Gas and Water Com.
Pany was held In the Office OF the COM
Pany. In the Terry building. at 3:15 o..
nm. Wednesday, and elected the follow
Ing directors: Clarence H. Clark.
Frederick j. Ktmball, Joseph L. Doran,
ID. E. Gerhard (vice Joseph j. Martin,
deceased), Thomas B. Schriver, Peyton
L. Terry. Henry S. Trout, Joseph 81,
Sands, Joseph w. Coke, George w. Ram
sey, j. Ii. Dingee. The board OF
directors organized by the election of
Frederick j. Kimball as president and
ID e. Gerhard as secretary and treas
Juror.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Vegetable Seeds Only.

Fbe notice In THE TINES yesterday
morning regarding the free distribution
Of garden seeds ~ VanLear Bros drug
store appearing somewhat misleading,
we are requested TO state that the as.
sortmen, on hand consists only OF vege-
table seeds. OF these, however. there
is still good assortment on hand, and
they can be had for the asking, two
packages to each person desiring themI
Call at VanLear's and get some If shem.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Artistic Piano Tuning and Repairing.

WALTON NELSON. piano and organ
tuner and repairer for the Hobbie Piano
Co., Is now ready to make annual tun.
Ing contracts for plano tuning. Prompt
attention and flrss class work guaran-
teed. Best OF references from manu-.
factories and numerous patrons OF high
musical standing in Roanoke. Call or
leave orders at the Hobbie Piano Co.,
1877 Salem avenue.
If Acme Corn Cure fails to remove
the corn you get your money back for
the asking. ESQ. bottle. Sold by Il.
@. BARNES, HE puts up prescriptions. -
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

A Popular Resort.
Keep your eye on the advertisement
OF Pisman q Evans, the grocers, which
VII! be found on the eighth page OF this
issue. Although this is new Arm, the
mem oers of IL need no introduction 20
sne people OF Roanoke. They will
always have something interesting 10
say In their ads. Under the new man.
agement this store will doutless prove
very popular place for shrewd house.
keepers. Another thing to rememb Der:
f0n can rely upon whatever their ads.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Officers Elected.

The stockholders Of the Roanoke
Land and Improvement Comuanv At =
recent meeting elected the following
board OF directors: P. L. Terry, d. w.
Eiiokwir. 81. 8. Trout, Clarence n.
CLARK, E. W. Clark, Joseph ]. Marin
and d. e. Gerhard. The directors then
met and elected the following officers:
Clarence q. Clark, presidents; II. s..
Trout, vlce-president; 81. E. Gerhard,
secretary and treasurer. G. @. Tai.
iafspfo Is it's local land agent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
The Slight Question.

For the past two nights the city en-.
ginesr and a committee from the CITY
Council together with the officials OF the
electric light company have been MAX
Ing experiments and other wise examin-
Ing she condition of the city lights. 1,
10 believed that those interested are
coming nearer together and q contract
will be ready for the signatures of the
interested parties that will be salts
factory to the city and the light COM
psny.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Another Town Conc DIV.

EOn Tuesday the fifth inst, q local op.
btion election WAS held in Newport, lilies
county. and resulted in victory for the
drys by N ajority OF two. The wet ele-
ment worked hard ell day and dissrib-
used great quantities OF liquor but 1t
availed them nothing. The drys worked
swith all their might and in lsgitim = to
way without the use of intoxicants
aowned the wet crowd
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
AlaCp Curtain Event

That's what we name 1T; that's what it is
Its an event of money-savfng import
ance to you. It's the one time I'm TIVE
round year when we put our Lace Our.
tain stock on very narrow margin of
PROFIT and give you Il benefit which You
always appreciate We don't make IN C Ii
money, but we sell more curtains and 1t
isa good advertisement for the depart
of course; they always do in q sale OF
this kind.
Lot No. l.-24 pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, yards long,
at 75c per pair.
Lot No. PA pairs Nottingham Lice
Curtains, 81 yards long,
at S5c per pair.
Lot No. 3.-24 pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 81 yards long,
at 81 per pair.
Lo: No. 4.-24 pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 81 yards long,
at Sl.25 per pair.
Lot No. 5.-24 pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 81 yards long,
81 sl.50 per pair.
We have few lots of two pairs each
that we have reduced Is per cent.
Notwithstanding our prices are much
lower than you can buy elsewhere, we
include with all our lace curtains a five
foot pole, in ash, walnut or cherry,
with all the trimmings, for which we
make no charge.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Excursion.

their excursion from May 81 to May 26
Pin order TO allow voters to be in Road
PIKE on election day. Fare for rognd
"Trip $3.50. Watch for announcements
and the sale Of tickets.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
In Police COURT.

The following fines were assessed III
police court yesterday: M. M. Liggdn,
vagranoy, $40; Eta Courtney and mis-.
Harper. disorderly house. IS each; Tom
Gregory, drunk, SO so; a man named
Jones, wife beating, $40.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

In our report of industrial establish
ments yesterday . mistake WAS mad
vertensly made in giving the number of
men employed on the Roanoke yards.
Instead @: 300 men with payroll Of
$1,000 or Sl2. 900. there are about $50
men with monthly payroll Of about
S25, 900.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
To Build q Church

Ground will be broken next Monday
ON Commonwealth avenue n. g.. near
the Beehive building, for the cree tion
of the East Roanoke Baptist Church.
yThe congregation accepted the plans
offered at recens meeting by the pas
TOR, Rev. Leslie Cook.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Wexford Wheel Company.

WEXFORD Wheel COMPANY
THERE has been recently organized q
new bicycle company in this city,
which has ordered Q large and ine
stRok OF leading standard wheels and
WI be prepared in few days TO show
oye OF the finest lines ever exhibited in
kohnoke. Prices will be right and terms
Jof payment very easy. Wait eGossee
thelS stock before you purchase.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Death of q Millionaire.

". j. Martin. of the firm of Martin,
Fuller & Co. Of Philadelphia, propri-
etors of the West Philsdelphia stock
yards. died 81 his home in that city on
Wednesday. He was largely interested
In various enterprises in this city and
was worth about SO 100000. P. l.. Terry
has gone to Philadelphia to attend tho
funeral.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Railroad Y. M. O. A.

Noon meeting at east end round
house to-day q, 1890. Prayer and praise
service q, West End building to night
at o'clock, to be addressed by Rev w.
@. Campbell. Service Sunday for men
and women instead OF men only.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Hastings Court.

In the hastings court this morning, @.
P. Bays was granted license to sell
liquor al the WAyside Inn with Lewis A.
Scholz as surety. The case of the Cham.
pion Iron Company vs. j. B. Pollard
was tried and resulted In hung jury.
The case Of Mary Malone vs. the city
fohdamAges WAS also begun. X
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
ID. w. Meadows.

MR.. ID. w. MEADOWS, who is the vice.
president OF the Hobbie Piano Co.,, will
In the future have full charge of the
cisy business OF thie company and give
his personal attention to the same.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Hello, Central!

GALL up W. w. Payne s. Co., corner
Center and Park, and tell him to send
me two of his fine chickens and three
pounds Of creamery"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Captain Booth Nominated.

4 AT she meeting of the city Republi!
can executive committee last night,
Capt. William Booth MAS nominate d
for city treasurer. Captain Booth is
we'll and fAvorably known in this city,
where he has resided for o number of
years. He owns considerable property
IN Roanoke and also has interests in
the coal fields of Southwest Virginia.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Circuit Court.

Circuit COURT.
In the circuit court yesterday Judge
Dupuy WAS engaged in hearing the suit
OF the Banking Investment Company vs..
]. d. Smith. Several thousand dollars
are involved in this case.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

The rush still continues In
our Millinery Department, and
why? Because we carry the
best and largest assortment of
TT m m e d and Untrimmed
Hats, Flowers, Feathers and
Ribbons, at prices way below
any In the city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
A Good Reputation.

THE constant increase in sales OF the
Majors Seal" cigar at VanLesr Bros.
Cigar counter, speak loudly for the
quality OF goods used in their manufac-
sure. Price SC, for $50.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

TO Close ut O'CLOCK.
All jewellers in the city, by mutual
agreement, will close theis stores ut z
p. m. during the summer, except on
psy-daYs and Saturday nights, after
May IL.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
A Railroad Accident.

Captain Purcell, conductor on the
Norfolk and Western, fell of his train
bSss night about 10 o'clock near Mont
vale as they were slowing up near the
station and broke his right leg near the
ANKLE. IL 10 not known whether 10 will
be necessary to Amputate the injured
lin3b or not.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
Nine Different Makes to Select From

NINE different makes Of pianos
Nearly all grades. from the finest to the
cheapest, and a great variety of styles
in fancy woods In stock. Hobbie Plane
Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

SEND your collars to be done on ths
new machine that prevents cracking
RADFORD STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

The Original.
THE Strawberry Sherbet at vanLear
Bros fountain IL made by the originsl
formula first brought to Roanoke from
Atlanta, Ga,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
II nj. O. A. Notes.

Several new members were reported
az the monthly meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxilisry held Wednesday after
nooE. There will be y meeting Of the
Cycle Club Saturday night ~ o'clock.
State Secretary l.. A. Coulter will make
the address of she Y. M. G. A. ami
versary Sunday afternoon at 4se;clock
in the First Baptist Church. -
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

contest. The ladies served lemonade
and cake free. A most ENJOYABLE
evening was spent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08
} Enjoyable Reception.

The Rod Of Love Circle of the Ed
worth League gave q reception &C
Greene Memorial Church last night.
Refreshments were served and the fol.
lowing programme rendered.: Chorus,
by the society; reciss tion, Miss Huld All
Penn; solo. Miss Fielding; address,
Judge Woods, reading. Miss Field
solo. Miss Browning; solo, Miss Royal;
address, j. P, Woods; recitation, Miss
>HArt; duet, Misses Bowles and Profit.
Factory Prices, Easy Payments, no Inter.
est.
LOWER prices and easier payments are
now being offered by Hobbie Piano Co.
than ever before. Inquire for particu.
lars.
POCKET kodaks at Roanoke Cycle
Co.'s
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-08

We have the largest assortment
OF straw and hair braids in
every combination and color
Ing from ] y inch to s inches
wide-cxclueivc novelties OF
our own importation from. :,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-09-24
ABOUT 100 men.

about 100 men.
We halted at night until the moon
rose and then marched southward all
night across long, swelling plains, with
here and there higher hill and many
clumps of poplar, growing especially in
the little ravines At daybreak we were
near the Indian camp. Our guns opened
with shrapnel as soon as the enemy was
felt Their fire was brisk, and our men
suffered a good deal, their zeal causing
them to expose themselves too freely.
was near Short, who, with Rutherford,
was directing the fire Of the guns.
Short, as our leader Colonel Otter) aft
erward said, seemed to have a charmed
life, as he coolly stood in the front lines
working his guns. The action was very
sharp, and it was difficult to see the en-
emy's sharpshooters, hidden as they
were in the brushwood
While / was watching @ severe con-
test on my left, l heard some one shout
Look out there-look at those fell
lowsr' and I saw party Of many In
dians in the bush close to us They
came quickly, making a rush for the
gatling. In an instant, Short, with his
revolver and sword drawn, had called
us to him, and following him we rushed
at the enemy. l remember only seeing
Shorts light forage cap lifted ON his
head by shot that passed through it,
and then l saw him hand to hand with
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-09-24
Great Nerve Tonic and Blood. Builder
KELLOGG'S AGED LINsEED OIL

The successful employment of mixed
paints for residences, buildings. etc, is
at last made possible by the use of an
honestly made article. The Kellogg Paint
Company, of Buffalo, N. Y, have built
world wide reputation on their AGED
LINSEED OIL PAINTS. They are hon
estly made OF the purest pigments and
are mixed in Calcutta or India Flax Seed
OIL aged and settled, which tmparts a
beautiful varnish-like gloss which is per-
manent and lasting. Thousands of ho-
tells, residences and public buildings
throughout the United States have been
painted with these mixed paints with the
best of satisfaction to their owners.
Their enormous works at Buffalo are
kept running night and day to supply
the demand their excellent products mer-
1t. Having distributing points convent
emily located throughout the country, the
agencies are supplied on short notice,
and parties who are interested in the
subject of house painting, would do well
to consider the matter and not buy paints
of uncertain quality, and often inferior
grades. If your local dealer does not
handle Kellogg's BEST MIXED PAINTS.
insist on his getting them for you or send
direct to their distributing agents, where
convenient cards with the shades dis
played in great varieties are kept in
quantities, together with complete infor-
nation and full directions for the selec-
ton of proper shades and combinations.
All orders and inquiries receive the most
prompt and careful attention.
THE STOLLBERG & CLAPP CO,
Distributing Agents, Toledo, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-09-24

the Indians shooting one and rushing
for another, who fred at him, but missed.
The Indian fell, warwhoop on his
| lips. We fred and fired, and the enemy
ran. I stopped for moment at the body
of the Indian who had fired last at
Short. What face was that, now pale,
and gasping forth blood from the lips.
1t was Mistusul Here we had met again.
l had but time to tear away his head
gear. In the excitement should like to
have looted all his savage frippery, but
we had to rush back to the gatling
Then occurred more fighting, and it was
not until some time later that we found
we had done what we could in breaking
the enemy's march westward, and in
giving him lesson, and that our small
force was not able to do more. We linn
bered up the guns with great difficulty,
and retired slowly, the gun trails hav-
ing been broken and difficult to move.
Short, ever at the post Of danger, was
the last to go, ever giving return fire
to the sharp pinging Of the enemy's
bullets. They did not pursue US, and we
reached Battleford in good order, carry.
ing all our dead but one.
need not pursue the story of our
brief campaign and victory. I do not
desire more Indian experiences either in
love or war. Our successes We're dearly
achieved and good lesson was afforded
by the outbreak to the Canadian gov
ernment, that lesson being that the role
of the soldier is one that must be played
even among the most peaceful and peace
loving people and that it is folly not to
have at all times force well organized
for defense or the necessary offense
which is the safeguard of defense.
If Canada had had more troops regu.
larly enrolled, the outbreak would have
been impossible. If she had recognized
earlier the necessity that peace must be
guarded by armed men in good array,
she would not have had to deplore the
doubtful battle of Cutknife or the heavy
losses at Batoche.
Ny tale is told, and although say
that my Indian experience has been quite
enough for me l am still in Canada's s
militia, although do carry about in
the law courts the blue bag which is the
badge of the enterprising barrister. I
began with some moral reflections on
the regret that does not always accom-
pany silly actions. I hope Canada, as q
whole, will be wiser than /, humble
Canadian individual. Although long
since happily married, I do not regret
either my acquaintance with poor XII
ooshka or having been ''in at the death"
of Mistusu.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-09-24
THE TRAVELLING cHiNes.

by British manufacturer. after Bret Harte.l
Well, wish to remark
And I'm putting IL plain
That for keeping things dark
And for making tricks win
Tie travelling Chinee is peculiar
And I've tried all the furrineer strain
Ii Hung Chang Is his name,
Though some papers deny,
In regard to the same,
What that name might imply.
Be 1t Chong, Chang or Chung. Tong or
Poker,
II don't make much difference-he's fly.
1t was August the third
When he first saw our skies,
And it might be inferred
We had landed prize
And would also land orders in plenty,
But prophecy's always unwise.
We had each our small game,
And Ii Hung took hand.
We speak English. The same
BE does not understand.
His interpreter does, and he questioned
Through him in q way that was grand.
AS to "wanting to know"
Clennam's self was not in it.
Chang's questions would flow
About twenty per minute,
And if catechisms the cake took
I'm certain the Chinese would win it
Our shops were all stocked
In way which grieve
That be silently Knocked,
With a laugh in his sleeve,
And Chinaman's $ sleeves are capacious
Beyond what you'd really believe.
But as to trade
With that travelling Chinee,
Why, the most that we made
Are, so far as see,
A sewing machine and q lawn tent,
Which the same were delivered him-freei
Ships and guns were all nigh,
Which he gazed on with glee,
But was not moved to buy,
And said; "Can this beH
fear it is not many orders
Well get from this travelling Chinee"
Which is why remark
And / put it quite plain
That for riddles most dark
And for questions quite vain
The travelling Chinee Is q caution,
But orders from him do not rain.
Punch.