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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
A BETTER FEELING IN TRADE.

NRADE better throughout the East last week. 1his Is
noteworthy. improvement in business seldom occurs
at the close of the year. thought that the country
had entered upon period duness which would continue
until the spring but from cause or causes
not vet explained picking at the very season
when according all precedent it should be queting down.
AS far as the it is the heavy
export demand products which is resmulang
the national commerce. The export of wheat from Atlantic
ports very lively accompanied by advance in prices
deficiency in the all the world except IN the
United States like Banquos ghost will not down. and the
most powerful land keep it down. Every
up ereney and prices bob up in SYM
pahy of cotton has also improved of late and Is
large mpoan factor in the
Corn going out of the county in large quant
and helps matters along And last but not
shipping ufacured ucs especially
machinery, seaports than before.
that this remarkable export move
which is revving business. 1t is thought on Wall
street. any rate Wall street generally sizes stua
The improvement is shown in gain OF 3 per
the bank ceangs against 25 cent for the reced
ing failures week 236 against 235 for
before 26 for the corresponding week in 1896 and S
in 1895.
The great staples than holding their Wool
which recently been dull is active and prices
frme This due the improved demand for wooen goods
consequent the colder throughout the East The
demand for iron whole shows abatement though sew
eal individual lines quiete The tendency in is
upward, being favoraby commented upon in
mercia The New York stock market exhibited in
buoyancy the close OF the week, though railway
shares neglected.
On this conditions remain about the last
The the wheat accompanied by
increased trading call and greater activity on shipping ac
But the other cereals d and rather weak than
otherwise If rise wheat continues however they will
probably sympathy with the governing cereal. Wool
also dull but will doubtless do better again if
the Improvement in East keeps up.
Provisions still quiet unchanged prices. The hop
has been slowly passing OF first hands prices which
yield good Investment Beef and pork continue
steady the quotations which ruled for time Dried
fruit and raisins dull and almost impossible
sell large lots though feeling asin has lately been
reported frmer.
TIL crop outlook though of at this time OF
the is than favorable up date Thegh rains
thus a received have enabled farmers in the central and
northern of the State seed large with The reason
able expectation OF getting good from their crops next
The southern portion OF the State needs more raln
Present stocks OF the principal farm staples indicate pretty
general clean before the crop forward hence
the outlook this aerins for fair prices in lS9 In
fact it is the opinion all that the forthcoming
VIII be OF the successful for a long time.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
SONG.
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Home they brought her warrior dead
she nor wept nor uttered cry.
All her ma dens, watching, said,
"She must weep or she will die.
Rose nurse of eighty years,
"You're not in it, by his will ~
Like summer tempest came her tears,
She sobbed and sobbed till she as i'll.
New y Ork Press.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
JANPING DONE WITH COMPRESSED AIR.


mi O track
ff
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
New York Press.

Some woman had probably told Goliath that
she was going to stay around just to see him
do up David.
II man seems to notice pretty girls that
she acts more so.
SHOW woman's political club q bunch OF
pare toes Kicking ND out of baby carriage
ana you can break up the me citing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
..Mrs. winslow's soothing svrup"

>
Eas been used over fifty years by millions of moth
for their children while Teething with perfect
success II soothes the child softens the gums al
lays Pain cures Wind Collie, regulates the Bowels
and is the best remedy for niarrhnas whether
arising from teething or S:fer causes. For sale by
Druggists in every part of the NSrld. Be sure ami
ask ior Mrs w inslow's Soothing Syrup. 25caooEtIs
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

Observation-Disclosures is perfectly dry. soss
and mild, being entirely free from the mists COM
mon further north. Round trip tickets. by steam
ship including fifteen days board at the Hotel1s
Coronado. $50; longer stay So So per day AppAS
New Montgomery street. san Francisco, or a.
W. Bailey, manager Hotel del Coronado late Of
Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs. colorado.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

F. Hopkinson Smith, the pain ter. writer, con-
tractor and connoisseur of art always writes
from notes and observation. When he does
water Colors he always resorts 10 scenes long
become familiar by close study.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

It Is related in local columns bunko
under arrest having speak, been caught redhanded Ii
not at fault similar items nfrequent, and
the logical sequel regularly fails appear Why
of fellows convicted? After while suspicion
arise that bupkO embaks in the business
ming his fellows until equipped with pull And people
hate to have their aboundng faith in the Ioce thus
shaken.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
Fine Display of Art Goods.

S. and G. Gump 113 Geary street. are show.
ing now their European importation for the
holidays, and invite their patrons and the
public TO view the many iine and interesting
novelties received and unpacked so far.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
CALIFORNlANS IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-At the Auditorium An
mex, Jacob Wallner and wife, San Francisco; f;
Great Northern, C. N. Shelter, San Francisco;
o. c. Sullivan, Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

Now Arkansas lawyer delivered opin
ion that Durran guilty. If the prisoner permitted
sec the these things must him. but they
By way strange atten
has been ade that the young
tered the church with Durrn the purpose
committing suicide and succeeded in doing spite
efforts 10 prevent them.
Some teachers need to learn that fathers and moth
send children school they
tain parental interest tie youngsters
resign, acquire babies they will
1t be hoped. know more dian they seem to
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

PRINCE OF PEACE-M. H., City. 1T was Don
Manuel Godoy who named "The Prince
OF Peace" because he concluded the peace of
Basle between the French and the Spanish ma
tinns in 1195.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

ELECTORAL VoTE-A. l.. NJ. Rio Vista, Cal.
McKinley's majority over Bryan in the eIec-
toral college was 95.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

Fresno has female horsehie Jail is hardly likev
will there long, but alas even the spirit Of pa
any to make easy the OF the fair
hardly loose before yellow journalism shall bavs
fashioned hers a halo
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

6. R. Hancock, West Point cadet, and the
Misses Hancock are in Washington arranging
for the presentation of collection of swords,
the property OF their grandfather, General
Winfield Scott Hancock, to the National Mu-
scum
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

ALAMEDA AssEssMENTs-C., Castro Valley,
CAL The roll of 1s96 for Alameda County, in
cluding personal property. as it left the AS
sessor's hands, was $94 273, 845; in 1897 it
was $94, 057, Az.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

WoRTHING - BATES - K F., City. Frank
Worthing and Blanche Bates of the theatrical !
world are not married and never have beeD.>\
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

FRANCESCA DA RIMINI-L., West Palmdale,
Los Angeles County, Cal. The tragedy of
Francesca da Rimint written by Silvio
Peilicio in 1919. The poem OF that name was
written by Leigh Hunt.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

final squelching of the nicken- machine would
great triumph Police Commissioner Gunst The sturdy
has sought expe from our troub ell
midst gambling has justly excited the admiration of
all beholders
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

CoUGHs and colds cured with Lows
horen ound cough syrup. price 10c, Alt San
some st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

FREE TRADE-A. L. NJ, Rio Vista. Cal Na
Democratic platform has advocated absolute
free trade
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

SPECIAL info rma ton daily TO manufacturer
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau tAlien's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

CoINs-J. H. A, Santa Cruz, Cal. This de-
partment does not advertise any business or
firm. II you will send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope the information sought for
will be sent you by mail
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

CALIFORNIA glace fruits, soc lb. Townsen ds :
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

The rumor that murderer been ynched by fire down
North Carolina has the saving grace in all liability of
being But it is saddening think how people,
when they get chance telegraph wire,
whelmed and carried by impulse to ie
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

The Pomone, third-class cruiser of 2l3 8
tons, building at Sleerness since Decem Der
81, 1896, ready for launching on the 25t
of this month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

DIR ydock for the dock yard at Kiel has been
contracted for at a total cos OF So, 147 500,
and to be completed in five years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

At least Secretary Ager the proud consciousness
that be did everything be could prevent the beginning OF
work San Pedro The residents of California appreciate this
fully and ii Huntington monster ofingraude he wall
let Aeer know efforts worthy good and faithful
servant. Not however. a servant OF the people.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
NEWS OF FOREIGN NAVIES.

France has ordered 200 torpedos from the
Whitehead Company, England, to be deliv-
cred at the earliest possible date.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

D1MEs-L. A. u. City. There is no premium
on d dime of 1894 that has not the letter "S'
upon it. There is no premium offered for a
dime of 1884. Dimes of that ear are offer ed
BY dealers a from 20 to 40 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

least mileage. the enslesi Srss~. sar Through
the best country OF any route to reach deep
and safe harbor. The engineers OF the Gem
pany have undoubtedly looked over the conn
try or the report would not have been pub
lished. That our town is now small and oh.
scure and our harbor in course OF construc-
ton, will not deter observant far-seeiDg men.
They will see the formation of the country.
the advantages of the harbor and the
possibilities for capital and enterprise.
This is the contamination of our long hoped
for east and west railroad. 1t will give us q
transcontnental railway direct. The route
from Salt Lake to Port Hartford Is through a
country of great mineral resources and OF az
ricultural and grazing capabilities OF a fair
order. The iron, coal, salt and sulphur OF
Southern Utah are of great extent nd rich
ness, and silver, gold, lead, copper, borax
soda and other minerals along the entire route
are sufficient to engage the abor OF hundreds
of thousands of people. The most direct route
to our harbor would be either by the Guyana
or by Walkers Pass of the Sierra Nevada, but
by whichever way the road may come San
Luis Obispo will practically be the western
terminus. San Luis ObispO could have no
rival between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
midway port and CONNIE rcial center OF two
hundred miles each way would make 1t one
OF the most i'm portant Localities in the state ."
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

MARCH THE FoURTH-Reader. City March 4.
on which the President of the United States is
inaugurated, has fallen on Sundays since the
first President, Washington, was fnaugurated
IN the following years set for inauguration:
1921 1S49 and 1877. The next time that in
augura tion falls ON SUNDAY will be In 1917.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29


Democratic platform has advocated absolute
| free trade.
ELECTORAL VoTE-A. L. NJ. Rio Vista. Cal.
McKinley's majority over Bryan in the cleo
| toral college was 90.
| WoRTHING - BATES - K F., City. Frank
Worthing and Blanche Bates of the theatrical
world are not married and never have beeD.<<
PRINCE OF PEAcE-M H.. City 1T was Don
| Manuel Godoy who was named "The Prince
OF Peace" because he concluded the peace of
Basle between the French and the Spanish ma
tions in 1898.
ALAMEDA AssEssMENTs-C., Castro Valley,
Cal. The roll of 1896 for Alameda County, in
cluding personal property as it left the AS
sessors hands, was $94,2I3, $40; in 1897 it
was $94, 057, ,4l7.
FRANCESCA DA RIMINI-L, West Palmdale,
Los Angeles County, Cal. The tragedy of
Francesca da Rimint was written by Silvio
Pelicio in 1919 The poem OF that name was
written by Leigh Hunt
Co1Ns-J. H. A, Santa Cruz, Cal. This de-
partment does not adv dvertlse any business or
firm II you will send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope the information sought for
will be sent you by mall
D1MEs-L. A. u, City. There is no premium
on d dime of 1894 that has not the letter "S''
upon it. There is no premium offered for
dime of 1884. Dimes of that year are offered
BY dealers a from 20 to 40 cents.
MARCH THE FoURTH-Reader. City. March 4.
on which the President of the United States is
inaugurated, has fallen on Sundays since the
first President, Washington, was 1naugurated
IN the following years set for inauguration:
1921, 1S49 and 1877. The next time that in-
augura ton falls on Sunday will be In 19lI
CRIMEAN WARN. II. NJ, City. War was de-
clared against Russia by England and France
March %, 1854. An expedition against the
Crimea having ben determined upon, the
allied British, French and Turkish forceS
amounting 10 5000 men, commanded X
Lord Raglan and Marshal St. Arnaud, ss<red>
from Varna September 3 and landed on the
Nth, 18th and 10th without opposition at
Old Fort near Eupatoria, about thirty miles
from SebastopoI. On the Goth they attacked
the Russians, about $4,000 strong, under
Prince Menschik2ff, intre1 1ched on the heights
of Alma, supposed 10 be unassaiiable. Alter
a sharp contest tho Russians were totally
routed. On the 9Th OF September, $50, and
days following, the French took by assault the
Tower OF Malakoff, the English assaulted the
Redan without success, the Russians retired
from Sebastopol to the North Forts, the allies
entered the city, and the Russians destroyed
or sank their own fleet Hostittes were sus-
pended February 20, 1856 and peace was de-
clared March 80 of the same year.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

One of the longest to ws on record is that OF
the floating dock from Shields. Eng land, 10
Havana. 1t was towed $500 miles, the long
route being to take advantage OF the trade
winds, and the time occupied was fifty-nin o
days, the dock arriving at Hnvana Novem-
Der d.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29

Munoz Camera, Chilean torpedo-boat de-
stroyer oil 800 tons. and 30.42 knots speed,
has recently gone through series of trials,
demonstrating her utter uselossness. The
principal trouble was with the torpedo launch
ing tubes. The boat was built by Lairds, Bir-
kenhead, last year.
Two torpedo. boat destroyers, the Ferret and
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06

committee was composed of w. S. Saun-
6ers, I. s. Davaut, Jr., and j. K. Cuth
bert. The courts, the same that are now
In use, were laid out between Tenth and
Eleventh avenues S. W., near Franklin
road They are good courts and are pro-
tected by high fences and wire screens.
The mem bership during 1919 was linn
tied to twenty five, but in 1875 1t was
reduced to fifteen and has not since been
changed. The officers for 1S94,5 were
succeeded in 1896 by w. S. Saunders,
president, and Edward Hughes, secretary
and treasurer, with S. H. Coleman, Jr..
II. S. Davant, il, and A. p. Taliaferro
MS executive committee. For 1897 the
club is under the management of T. S.
'Danvant, Jr., president, Edward Hughes,
secretary and treasurer and an executive
committee composed of Day ton III. Miller,
Lacy and w. S. Saunders. The club has
done much towards keeping up the inter-
est in tennis in Roanoke. It's members
have had numerous tournaments among
themselves and have sent representatives
to meets In various. parts of the State. A
new club house has recently been erected
at the grounds, and before the tourna-
ment which will be held during the week
beginning Monday, June IA, two grand
stands with u seating capacity of about
The tournament will last during the
week, the deciding singles and doubles to
be played Saturday afternoon. The MEM
bers of the club wish it to be known that
all their friends will be welcome, espe-
cially the Wednesday Club. The rating
of the players is as follows: For the sim
gles-Class A-Davant Miller, Saunders,
Coleman; class, B.-Dennison; class c.
Reid, Ed. Hughes, Geo. Hughes, Lacy;
class D-Fitzgerald, Freeman, Davis;
Class E-Pritchard and Huse. For the
doubles Glass A-Miller and Davant,
Coleman and Saunders; class B-Denni-
son and Reid, Ed Hughes and Geo..
Hughes; class C-Fitzgerald and Free
man, Lacy and Davis; class D-Huse and
Pritchard. 1t has been the custom in
past years to play each season for the
club medal, the winner to wear the same
until defeated. The club colors areNwhite
and blue. The days when the courts are
open to ladies are Tuesday and Fridays.
The german at Bedford is still being
talked of,thought it is though that it will
be found to cost too much to be carried
through. We will hare to stand by old
Blue Ridge and Mr.. Brown. twill not
be long now before the season there will
begin.
With themarriage of Mr.. Samuel Carey
on Wednesday last to Miss Bagby, of
Richmond, the bachelors of our city lose
one CT their most popular fellows and the
ladies of Richmond s society resign to us
one of their very charming members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey will make their home
at the corner of Commerce street and
Eleventh avenue s. w. -.
The number of prospective weddings is
now back to the old high water mark OF
seven. 1t is a lucky number.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
white Ducks for Skirts.

Now ready 90 pieces of good quality
heavyAwhite duck Mt 10c the yard-the
usual 10 Lee grade.
At &c the yard, another big lot Of
the fine dimity, worth IL &c.
AT Sc the yard, another case of the fine
Jaconat and Cordele Marquise, worth
10 &c.
At IL &c. great line of fine quality
Domestic Printed Organizes, copies in
designs from the French.
AT l2 Lee. great lines of the Lappet
Lawns, lattice effects, corded effects,
newest styles. See them.
AT Sc the yard, full yard wide Percales,
very desirable.
AZ Zoe the yard, instead of csc, 20
pieces of wool challies, very desirable for
children's dresses and ladies' wrappers
AT 45c the yard. nice assortment of real
French all wool Chnllies COR ladies' tea
jackets, house gowns, etc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Great Lit Of Values This Week.
Towels! Towels!

Large Turkish Towels, good heavy
quality, &c each.
Very large Turkish Towels, full
bleached, at IL lie: the usual 1Sc values.
At 25c, great big generous Turkish
Towels, real chick and good, just the
thing for the bath; you've paid Soc often
for no better.
At SC each 2Ox4O All.Linen Hucka-
back Towels, not half cotton.
At 10 Lee, 22x45 All Linen IIuckabock
Towels. the best value you ever saw.
At 25c. Some special values in very
large fine quality Linen Towels, full
bleached all colors of borders.
AT 29c, 39c ard soc, very fine Pure
White Damask Hemstitched Towels.
Wonders at the price.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Ladies' Gauze Underwear.

These hot days remind one OF the me-
cessities of these:
AT &c, 100 dozen very fine soft, real
Maco Yarn Ribbed Vests; we'll made;
great value.
At 10c, 100 dozen Ladies' Full Bleached
Gauze Vests. full finished, taped neck,
sizes full; worth 1870.
AT - lee, 100 dozen Ladies' Gauze
Vests; the peer Of any zoe Vest in the
market
AT 25c, Ladies' Lisle Vests, with the
new adjustable shoulder. can be adjusted
to fit. See them.
AZ 25c, Ladies' Fine Lisle Thread,
Full Bleached Gauze Vests, the 30c sort.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
GsntIemen's Underwear.

AT 25c each, 100 dozen Gentlemen's
Gauze Shirts, ilnc quality; better value
than you get elsewhere at this price,
only 25c.
AT soc, one case of Mems Balbriggan
Underwear in Shirts and Drawers. This
is the regular SOC value; our price on This
lot, 30c.
At soc, very fine Gauze Underwear for
Gentlemen, the 69c quality, shirts and
drawers. See them.
Best quality Real Coed Jean Drawers
for gentlemen, doc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Everything in Hosiery.

At 10c the pair, 100 dozen Ladies' Full
Seamless Very Fine Gauze Hose, the
usual 10 1.2c quality, at only 10c. Tans
and black, plain and Richelieu ribbed.
AT 15c the pair, so dozen Ladies' Very
Fine Regular Made imported Black Hos
iery, the usual zoe sort.
AT 25c the pair, great range of styles
in Ladies' Full Regular Made Imported
Hosiery. ell the new ideas. See them.
Finer grades of all sorts of Hosiery.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Ladies Leather Belts.

Just opened big line of new popular
priced ladies' belts lover 80 dozen, open
tomorrow.
ID dozen ladies' tan and black pebbled
leather belts, new harness buckles, at
12 12c, the 20c sort
20 dozen very stylish pretty belts, lat
est styles, all the new colorings, mt 25c-
extra quality, see them.
10 dozen fine quality real leather belts,
all the highest no velties, most stylish
buckles, at SOC, 4Sc, soc and up to Toe
each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
KEPT THE OFFICERS WARRANT.
William Stratton Escaped Arrest After a
Fusilade Of Bullets

Fastlade Of hullets.
fredericksburg, Va, June 5.-,Justice
+. Fitzhugh issued a warrant for William
Stratton, ofStafford, who, 1t is alleged.
had threatened the lives of aoe Baier,s
family, and deputized John Bowling. of
this city, to make the arrest. Bowling
met Stratton near Baker'sh house. Baker
saw the two men and mounted his horse
to go to Bowling's assistance. In doing
SO his pistol was discharged, and STRAIT.
ston thinking the shot intended for him.
returned the fire. Several shots were ex.
changed, but by lodging behind trees.
both men escaped injury.
Stratton finally made his escape. and
having taken the warrant to look at it,
carried That with him. and Bowling re.
turned without his prisoner. Stratton
I is sutton for the hand of Bakers daugh-
ter,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Great Chance in Shit Waists.

We have culled from our stock about
two to three dozen ladies' fine shirt
waists, all of them the newest styles and
stylish pretty patterns, have been from
81 to SO EACH They go as follows:
Shirt waists, formerly 81, now roc.
Shirt waists formerly 50, Sl.44.
Get them quickly won't last long.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
White Goods.

Another big lot OF India Linon Rem
nants in white goods.
The &c kind, &C.
The 10c kind, &c,
The 10 12c kind, SC.
The 15c kind, 10c.
The zoe kind 1920.
Great values in Pique, Welts, etc., in
all the new ideas.
Everything in Persian Lawns, India
lawns, Organdies, Nainsooks, Long
Cloth, Swisses, etc. All the grades,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Linens! Linens!

We are making great Offering Just
now in Table Linens.
At 48c the yard. 10 pieces of full 72-
inch wide All-Linen Table Damask; tile
SOC sort.
AT roc, 10 pieces of very fine Real Irish
Damask, beautiful designs and more
beautiful quality. Fully worth 81; for a
short while, zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Gentlemen's PercaIe Shirts.

at Csc each, we are showing great
lire of High Glass, Well Made Shirts for
gentlemen. Stiff fronts and soft negligee
styles. Very pretty patterns. See them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
The New Rob Roy Betting,

We have full line of the new Rob
Roy betting. The very newest, nobbiest
betting made at SOC the yard. If you
would be up to date secure one of these.
Pretty line of novelty buckles to match
at 25c to 75c each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-06
Ladies Linen Collars and Cuffs.

Over 200 dozen ladies' latest style linen
collars and cuffs. All the newest shapes
in both collars and cuffs. See the great
variety.
Collars Zoe, 10 1.2c and Tic.
Cuffs, 17c, Zoe and 25c.