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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
DECEMBER wHEATs BIG JUMP.
1t Went Up to the Highest Point Since
August, 1891.


Chicago, Dec 10.-Not since August.
1891, has any months delivery OF wheat
sold as high as December did yesterday.
1t rose from 81 OF 1-2 at the opening to
S1.O9, but in u most irregular fashion.
1t had many II sudden back war1 slide,
but In the end rested ut 81 o., net I'M
provement of 6 81 cent for tho day. Jan
rary WAS good second, winding up with
Il gain of cents. May was less demon
strauive in it's bullishness. Its advance
was rs cents II bushel.
other grain ana provision II arkets were
more or less influenced by the advance in
wheat. Corn and oats closed 3-S cent
higher each, and provisions 5a7 1-2 cents
higher.
New York, Dec. 10-The sensational
advance of December wheat in Chicago
Yesterday was reflected locally by IL net
improvement of l 1-Sa1 3S cents n
bushel. Speculation. while active at
times, did not approach the excitement
reported in the West, as traders here
were pretty we'll evened up and too
shrewd in the present unsettled state of
the market to branch out into fresh
deals. Accordingly. only q scalping bus.
mess YVES accomplished, save for little
foreign buying early in the day. The De-
cember option sold from 9S to 9S 3 4, and
closed 93 rs and %. The advance effect
lively checked exporters, ~ho were only
able to secure twenty loads.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

[ was in pitiful state, when my hus-
band. who .au been benefited by the use
of Paine's celery compound, urged me to
try it, In a remarkably short time after
began taking the remedy began to no.
tice change for the better Before I
had takep three bottles | was we'll
consider my cure a. miracle, for I had
tried great many doctors and different
drugs and spent hundreds of dollars in
win. Respectfully yours,
MRS. KATE HENNESSE y.
Close, careful observation of great
numbers of cases like the above led Pro
fessor Edward f.. Phelps, NJ. d., LII. d. g,
OF the Dartmouth Medical School, to the
formulation of 'Pane's celery compound.
The success Of this universally we'll
known remedy in quickly driving out
disease from the blood and system need
not he retold to newspaper readers.
Paide's celery compound restores to a
healthy state II weakened and diseased
nervous system. One of the nrst evil
dences of its building up virtue is the
gain in flesh noticeable about the face
Night sweats and nervous..twtchings are
thing of the past: there is Il great i'm.
provement in looks. better appetite,
sounder sleep, a clearer skin and more
outward improvements. More important
is the thorough and radical purifying of
the blood and the regulating and build
ing up of the deep lying nerves all over
the body. There is nothing half way or
partial in the effect of Paine's celery COM
pound. 1t cures permanently.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
PICTURES, PICTURES.

The latest works of the az
fists in this line. 500 pictures.
Photos on glass. All mounted
in the very newest idea. New
subjects, beautiful subjects,
works of art. Prices way
down. Anywhere from 25c
to SIS each. See the great lay
out.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
DOLLS. DOLLS.

A regular world of Dolls.
Dolls as large as children, or
so small that you wonder how
they make such pretty little
things.
Dolls from Sc up to SO. SO
each.
Bisque Dolls, China Dolls,
Jointed Dolls, Kid Body Dolls,
Dolls dressed and undressed.
At any price you can name.
No such stock of these goods
ever attempted here. See the
great display. It's worth see
ing even if you don't want a
Doll
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
BRYAN AS "A DUCK SLAYER.
Emula,ing MIR Cleveland in this Line,
He Bags Forty.three.

Galveston. Dec. 10.-Hon. Willim i.
Bryan aud his party returned last even
ing from duok-hunting trip to Lake
cur RISE III Chambers county, Tex.
MIR. Bryan carried off the palm by bag
ging III ducks of which twelve were cun.
rass backs. Ho said he had n delightful
trip. ana appeared to be in the best OF
hCalth.
After dinner Mr.. Bryan left for San
Antonio. where he will be joined by Mrs
Bryan aud former Consul General Crit.
teaden for n tohr of Mexico, in ,he course
of which he will study the money oues.
ton there. Mr.. Bryan said he expected
to reaC b. home about january 1G.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
CANES, CAMS!

Right direct from the maker
these games come to you
there is no middleman's profit
on any of our Christmas goods.
We buy direct from the i'm
porter and manufacturer and
sell in the same way.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
TIME DRAWING NEAR.

San Francisco, Dec 10.-The papers in
the Durrant case have been filed mere, 1t
is expected that the murderer will he
sentenced, for the third time, next Tues
day, and that he will be hanged on the
first Friday 10 the new year.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
Every In aginahie Game

For home amusement out is
here: Usual 10c game, sc;
usual zoe game, Toe; usual SOC
game, 19c; usual SOC game,
29c. Any of them will amuse
you, be you young or old.
See the Great Displuy.
In the Dry Gosds Department
we make another Cut on tIOats
and Suits.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
ANOTHER JAPANESE PROTEST.

HNOII EJN JNPNN ST. PRUTEST.
Victoria, Dec. 10. The steamship Ia
coma brings news that another protest TO
the annexation OF Hawaii has been for
warded by the Japanese Cover nmen:
The protest is similar to the one sent hy
Count Okuma.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
THE SALE NOT AFFECTED

Omaha, Neb., Dec. &c The protest Of
the London stockholders OF the Union
Pacific does not affect the recent sale of
the property. This announcement was
II ade to-day by the legal department of
the Union Pacific road.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

Every garment in our stock
must be sold. If you want IA
Misses Jacket we will sell you
Ole of 13 to is years at 49,;
per cent. reduction. Just two
thirds of former price.
40 Ladies Jackets at a de-
cided further reduction.
80 Ladies' Capes at like re-
duction.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
TRIED 10 MILL SULTAN.
Two Turkish Soldiers Make an Unsuc
cessful Attempt on His Life.

London. Dee. 10.-The Athens CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle SAYS that
on Monday last two soldiers in the i'm.
perial service at the Yildiz Kiosk, the
palace OF. the sultan, made an attempt on
the life of the Sultan. This WAS frustra-
ted by the attendants of the sultan. The
sultan had the men tortured in the hope
OF extracting the names of the instga-
tors, but both succumbed without reveal
ing anything.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

dozens of these-taking in the
whole range of the handkerchief
famlly--now on sale. Great
values. From &c to any price
you want them. Silk, Linen
and Cotton. See the stocks.
In Our Great Toy Department.
next door 10 our store, in the
old WeItz grocery room,
we are showing a perfect maze
OF Christmas gifts.
Wooden Toys, Iron Toys,
Musical Toys, Mechanical
Toys, Animal Toys, Tops,
Balls, Games and a thousand
different things.
Great Varisty of Desks
for children. Tables, Chairs,
Cradles, Beds, Velocipedes,
Carts, Baby Buggies, Wagons,
Wheelbarrows, Pianos, Trunks,
etc. Toys worth the buying.
Great big Toys, Hundreds of
them. Prices the lowest ever
named on these goods.
CHINA, CHINA, GLASS, GLASS.
Greatest variety Of China
and Fine Cut Glass suitable for
gifts we have ever shown. Ger
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

Bonner's oysters and meals needs no
recommendation-the recommend them
selves. Best on earth.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
GIFTS for Young! Gifts for
MiddIe-sged Gifts for the Old !
Here's a suggestion Of each;
LEATHER GOODS

The handsomest line Of
Pocket Books, Card Cases,
Combination Books, Chate-
laine BAGS, etc, ever shown
here. Silver mounted, Gold
mounted.
All the new colored Lea
theirs in Pocket Books, new
ideas, full range Of qualities.
Learn the prices at counter
in Dry Goods Department.
Sterling Silver Novelties!
We guarantee anything rep
resented as Sterling to be Just
that
Entirely new designs in a
hundred or more varieties.
Every conceivable article pos
ssible to make up in Sterling
Silver suitable for holiday
presents to be seen here. Prices
correct. See this great line in
,lr Dry Goods Department.
RandkarChiefs, HandkerChiefs.
Probably 1000 or more
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

man, Austrian and French
China. Hundreds of pretty
pieces suitable for gifts. You'll
like our prices.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
Books, Books for The Children f!
MClanghIin's Great and Un.
apprOachabIe Lice of ChiIdren's
Books fer Christmas

Books with colored pictures.
Books with plain pictures.
Every variety published in
paper and linen. Price one
half usual prices asked. See
the Great line.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
Odds aud Ends of Underwear

Big lot of these goods again
thrown on our counter.
Lot of Ladies Wool Pants,
worth 75c, at 49c.,
Lot of Ladies' Natural Wool
Vests; worth 75c, at 49c.
Lot of Mems Underwear;
worth SOC, at 35c.
Lot of Children's Under
wear at one-half price.
See these goods; they are
bargains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

We are fast closing at the
great reduction everything in
the shape of a Novelty. We
positively will not move these
to our new store. If you need
a dress see our stock and get
prices.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
SMOKERS SETS.

This is a great country for
smokers. If you want to give
a man Il present get one of
these. They are very pretty
and cost very little. Several
dozen different styles of
Smokers Sets. Prices the
lowest.
Fancy Articles in New Ideas in
CeI|uloid.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
CeIIuloid.

At CSC to soc we show you
Il hundred different articles, ali
of them ornamental, most of
them, indispensable to a lady, in
Celluloid- all made new this
season. It's the greatest va
riety ever shown, and embraces
everything made by leading
manufacturers in this way; all
of them hand-painted.
See this great Fancy Goods
Counter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
Christmas. Tree Ornaments

Great variety Of all sorts of
things for Christmas tree dec
orations. Prices right on this
line.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
Great Varisty of Desks
CHINA, CHINA, GLASS, GLASS.

Greatest variety Of China
and Fine Cut Glass suitable for
gifts we have ever shown. Ger
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-23

A peculiar occurrence. of interest to
entomologlsts. was to BIO observed In
the yard of the pOstOffice, between Hill
street aud PinfOld street, Birmingham,
early one morning. The place was be-
sieged with moths. which gathered In
all accessible places and circled wildly
round the brilliant lights. The number
OF different species. Of all sizes and
c0l0rs, was considerable.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-23
LIADILlTIgS.
$780, $751; -
S3o,o $751; -

Pays Savings
Receiver Regis
approved ooiatsrais INVESTMENT SECURITIES
DEPOSIT VAULTS.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-23
1hoPiirst
National
Bank g..
Of Chicago.
fs1.in Capital, $s,OOe,ooe
Surplus, -. &,Wo.OOV
LYNN ]. GAGE, Precedent.
JM. B. F0RaAI, Vice Prsdlelt.
RICHARD J. STREET, Cashier
HOLMES H0aE, A!st. Cashier.
FRANK Z BROWN, MAist. Cashier

Al classes Of hish-grads Investment
Bends bought and sold. Accounts Of
Merchants, Banks, Bankefs and Corpora.
lions solicited. Traveller Circular Let.
een Of Credit issued, available In all
Rerts Of the world. Commercial Credits
furnished foa We In Importation Of Mer.
eAandise from Foreign countriea Trans.
1en BY Cable 70 the leading cities Of
europe, Asia and Australia.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
DEATH OF GIzzARD jim.
with His Face to the Setting Sun,
His End Came.

The sun had almost touched the hori-
zon and a holy calm pervaded the
spot Against the massive trunk of a
primeval pine rested the sinewy body
OF Gizzard Jim; by his side, grasping
his trusty rifle, knelt Bunco Warts, the
trapper, scalper and distiller.
"Bunco," said the dying hero of
hundred combats, them shots L got
las Sunday when I wuz firm the
church has cooked me goose, an dis ole
carcase o. mine amt no furder use But
! will die like a yellow covered warrior,
an don't you ferget it. W'ot is death,
anyhow? Nothin' to de man who can
pick his teeth with a bowie widout cut
tim his gums, or kin strike an eagle on
de wing amt made no will, Bunco,
but de trophies w'ot I leave behind
I want ter give to de boys as foilers:
DE strings of ears WITS a-hanglng
by de fireplace in the cabin, an which
I cut off in fair fight wild Gov ment
officers, leave ter Badly Hamface, an
I want him ter wear 'em under his
chest protector, near his heart, in re-
membrance Of de many drunks we's
had togedder; de pair o. buckskin shoes
contain de fingers Of de peddler, 1
give to Hash-Lipped Charley, eff he
lives to git out O. jail. Den dere's a
deerskin bag full O. front teet', which
1 has butted from der jaws Of cussed
redskins; / want yer ter string 'em and
send 'eTn to Daisy Harelip, an tell her
ter wear 'em fer ole times sake.
The record-union., 1897-10-03

or Strong keeps his we'll down in front
So does William c. Whitney Ditto
Controller Fitch. Roscoe Conkling
looked piratical with his silk hat pulled
down. Richard Croker can at all times
see the brim of his headgear. Charles
A. Dana usually wears a derby tilted
well down to protect his eyes. John
d. Rockefeller's derby nearly touches
his brows, Benjamin F. Tracy who is as
clever as any of them, not only pulls
his low down, but gives just the slight
est tilt to the right
There are men who wear their hats
in nondescript style. Their derbys,
silk hats, and slouches seem to be with
out fit or purpose. Take Jack Astor,
for instance He is a fool yet his hat
is nearly a give-away. Chauncey De-
pews hats don't seem to belong to
him. Other examples are J. Pierpont
Morgan, Henry Clews, Henry B. Hyde,
John E. Searles, G. G. Haven, Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Lemuel E. Quigg,
Thomas c. Platt and Samuel D. Bah
cock These men have oddly-shaped
heads, and hats are unbecoming to
them. Only man with small top
head looks we'll in a hat. Men with big
heads-natural or swelled-should not
wear hats. Daniel Webster, who had
the finest head of his generation, looked
like a freak when he put on his hat.
So did John C. Calhoun. Likewise
Benton.-New York Press.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
Shocking.

No." said Miss Murdoch, II shall
never speak to Tom Parker again! He
insulted me yesterday"
'"The wretch!" exclaimed Miss Dull
wich. How was it?''
You know he and I met at the sea-
shore. We became very we'll acquainted
went in bathing together nearly every
day, and-well he gave me to under
stand that he loved me-"
''Yes?"
80 / happened to be passing his Of
fee yesterday and l thought 1 would
stop and invite him out to take tea with
us some evening next week"
And you found that he had merely
been flirting with you?"
''Oh, it was awful! I never was so
shocked in my life. Why the horrible
creature came out from behind his desk
in his shirt sleeves! I just fled without
saying a word to him!'-Cleveland
Leader
The record-union., 1897-10-03
How Men Wear Hats.

Hard thinkers, as a rule, wear their
hats on the back of their heads. Bishop
Potter is a notable exception. His
beaver is drawn down we'll over his
forehead. William NJ Evarts always
wore his famous white hat on the back
of his head, using his ears as supports.
Joe Choate's tile is worn in the same
corn-to-sell'' fashion, so that his in
Quiring eye may have a fair show.
President Mckinley wears his hat
slightly tilted back Horace Greeley's
hat always looked as if about to take
a toboggan slide down his back. Beech
er and H. B. Claf1in wore hats of the
same make and style and in the same
manner - far back. Both were deep
thinkers. Peter Cooper was a man af-
ter the same pattern, and he, too, was a
thinker Henry o. .Hayemeyer, who
has done some of the hardest sort of
thinking lately, wears his derby ele-
waited in front. He probably does this
to show his honest, open countenance
Men of concentrated thought and
quick action generally pull their hats
down over their eyes Ex-President
Harrison, being dish-faced, could hard
ly wear his hat in any other way. May
The record-union., 1897-10-03
MILLINERY

The interest in winter millinery
actually begins now, as the days
for wearing it draw near, and our
great stock will command increas-
ing attention from day to day as
the marvels of beauty continue to
be added to an already seeming
complete stock.
A tip or a wing, some velvet and
ribbon, and the know how-and
you cam conjure your own fall hat
with a frame for the foundation
that will not cost you much.
There's no end Of feather orna-
rments, ETC., and choosing is really
hard because of such a great varie-
ty.
Then there is our trimmed mil
Hnery creations for ladies from
our work rooms that vie with the
worlds best patterns. How can
they sell such stylish hats at such
low prices? is the remank often
heard here. Well tell you how it is.
So great a stock means great SELL
ing and greatly facilitates the
production of our corps of deft
trimmers. Thus the price tendency
is lowered. You can select from
goodIy assortment of ready trim
med goods OF trimmed to your or
der for So so, So rs, 81 25 and
upward in price.
The little folks, too, come in for
their share in stylish and artistic
millinery and your choice froni
dozens Of pretty hats trimmed with
feathers, ribbons, etc., at 81 so,
81 rs, So 25 and up.
The record-union., 1897-10-03

RAISE my head, Bunco-so-an' put
a tuft O. cool grass in me ears, fer me
heads all afire-so-t'anks, Bunco,
tanks; you'se a Jim Dandy. Dere's a
couple O. eyes in a sardine box-you'll
find Gem in der cupboard Dem l give
ter you; won dem fairly in a fight wild
a half breed two monts ago. I'd a got
his nose. too eff his tribe hadn't come
to MS reskoo.
AN now. Bunco, turn me wild mer
face to der settin' sun an wistle some
church music to der tune of ON der
Bowery.' GoOd-by, Bunco, good-by-
l am goin' to dat born where travellers
return, witch 1 learnt in Sunday
school"
And so he died.-Judge.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
Walking Hats.

More Walking Hats for women
and more kinds, including the
Dakota or Cowboy Hat, than You
will find elsewhere. We are head
quarters for them. Judging from
the quantities sold, these nobby
hats, in their various and becom-
ing styles, are to be the popular
hat OF the season. The fashion hat
of the day for outing, for cycling
and general use. Perhaps tits our
extremely low prices have made
them SO.
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Tt Was Successful.

"Ah, doctor, glad to see you. I've
been arxious to hear about that opera
tion you were telling me of the other
day. How did it come out?''
'Oh, beautifully 1t was one Of the
best bits of work I ever did. Very
successful in every way"
And the patient-how did he stand
it?"
.MeH. he died. d.'zCleveland Leader.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
A Solemn Thought.

''No, I wouldn't take that piece of
antique furniture at any price" said
the shopper. Tit is inhabited"
''And who knows" said the dealer.
rolling his eyes and rubbing his hands,
''but what the ancestors of them bugs
came over in the Mayfiower in this here
very piece of niture?"-Cincinnat
ENQUIRER
The record-union., 1897-10-03
GENERAL SAMUEL BRECK.
Appointed Adjutant-General Of the
United States Army.

The retirement of General Ruggles
from the army because of his long ser
vice, made it necessary to select a new
Adjutant- General of the army, and
Samuel Breck has been appointed to
the place.
He was born at Middleborough,
Mass, February -, 1884, and was APP
The record-union., 1897-10-03
A Vanished Delight.

Little Dick has cried ever since we
came home from the seashore."
What ails him?"
He had some sand between his toes
that he wanted to bring home, and he
lost it,"-Chicago Record. f
The record-union., 1897-10-03

base; J. Richardson (Captain), right
field; z, Pearson. left field; T. Nielsen,
center field.
DavIsvilles = Rose, catcher; Stone,
pitcher; P Hoag, shortstop; Fissell,
first base; c. Hoag, second base; T..
Pratt, third base; Larkie, right field; O..
Hoag (Captain), left field; F. Bacon,
center field.
The f. I. B. c. Club yesterday de-
feated the Young Antilles by q score of
II to 2. Batteries for the E. l. B. c.
Club-B. Murphy and Jake Miller; Am
tiles, Sterling and Azayedo.
The Cherubs defeated the Bee Car
riers yestrday afternoon by a score of
ID to u. The batteries We're: Shee-
han brothers for the Cherubs. and Hiel-
man and Carroll for the opposing team.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
UMBRELLAS,

ChiIdren's Fast Black Cotton Um-
bre1las, 26-inch, natural Arabian
Vine handles, soc each.
Children's Fast Black Cotton Um-
brel1as, 24-inch paragon frame
and steel rod, with Dresden knobs,
Use each.
Ladies' 26-inch Gloria Silk Urn-
brellas, on paragon frame and steel
rod with natural crooks, with
sterling silver trimmings, also
Dresden knobs, 81 each.
Ladies' 26-inch Gloria Silk Um-
brellas, paragon frame and steel
rod with natural Congo crooks,
sterling silver 1nountings. 81 80
each.
Ladies' 26-inch Gloria Silk U1n-
brellas, paragon frame and steel
rod with neat horn, Dresden and
natural crook handles, trimmed
with sterling silver, 81 SO.
Ladies' 26-inch Gloria Silk Um-
brellas with natural Congo crook
handles, with colored pearl tips;
also pearl handles, 81 80.
Ladies 26-inch Taffeta Silk Um-
hrellas with Dresden, horn and
natural acacia wood handles,
sterling silver mountings, So.
Mems 2S-inch Fast Black Twi1le.i
Cotton Umbrellas on paragon
frame and steel rod, with natural
Ara bian vine handles, S5c each.
Mems 2S-inch Gloria Silk Um-
hrellas, paragon frame and steel
rod, with Congo crook handles,
81 rs each.
Mems 2S-ineh Gloria Silk Um-
brellas, paragon frame and steel
rod, large accaci crook handles,
mounted with sterling silver and
horn handles, 81 SO each.
Mems 2S-inch Taffeta Silk Um-
brellas, with large natural crooks
| and bulb, also horn, handles, ster-
ling silver trimmings, So each.
The record-union., 1897-10-03
TAILORED SUITS.

Women's Tailored Suits made in
the latest style from new fall fa-
brics, in co1ors of green, brown and
navy ground, overshot with black
luster mohair, neat in pattern and
rich in effect. The latest cut jacket
with in1aid velvet collar, full cut
skirt, perfect and graceful in hang,
percaline lined and velvet bound
bottom. Popularity priced $40.
The record-union., 1897-10-03

pointed a cadet at the Military Acad-
emy a. West Point July l, 1851. He
was graduated four years later, and
was made a First Lieutenant of the
First Artillery. He has spent forty-two
years in the service and has proved an
officer of ability
The record-union., 1897-10-03
SPECIAL.
S. 50 instead Of SIS.

SIS you'll say was really cheap
for the cape we are going to give
You Monday for S3 SO. Made from
curly, silky boucle cloth with high
storm collar, vatican pIait in back,
full sweep and lined with fine twill
gloria lining, collar and front
edged with Thibet fur. a slightly
and dependable garment for the
price of the material alone.