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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
INNOCENT MAN ARRESTED.
Robbers Confess That James Stack Had
Nothing to dc With HoldUp.

ROBBERS Confess That James Stack Had
Nothing to dc With Hold-Up.
New York. Dec. 23.-The daring hold
up of u clerk in IL drug store on Sunday
night last in this city'--was cleared up to-
day. when Samuel Mills and Frank Pow.
ers, under arrest on suspicion of being
connected with the affair, confessed that
they were the two principals in the hold
up. These men stated that James Stack,
the Westerner, who is under 1000 bail
on the charge of particips t ng in the hold
mp, had nothing at all to do with 1t.
Powers said he was passing the drug
store With Mills on Sunday night, add
said to the latter: Here's your chance TO
make dollar. I'll put up the gun and
you go behind the counter and swipe the
damper." The plan worked WELL and
the men got $40 each. Powers stated
that his pistol went off by accident. and
he shot himself in the leg Mills corrob-
GRATED Powers statement
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
FORTY-TwO COUSINS
Seeking to-Break Will Giving Money to
Catholic Institutions

New York, Dec. .23 Another suit, IN
addition to the one now being tried, was
to-day instituted to upset the will of the
late Mrs. Mary Johnson, who left an es-
tate of more than half million dollars,
most of which is bequeathed to Roman
Catholic institutions and to the Rev.
James w. Power, pastor of All Saints
Church, this city. The complainants in
the new suit ale Charles Shirley and
Timothy Donovan, and the defendants
are the legetees of the disputed will in
Guiding forty. cousins. The plaintiffs in
this case are also cousins of the testatrix.
They make the same allegations as urged
in the suit now being tried, namely: I'm
sound mind and undue influence by
Father Power. The complaint asks that
IL receiver be appointed, pending the de-
cision Of the suit
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
THE EAGLE CLOTHING HOUSE.

The forced sale now going on at the
Eagle Clothing House, No. "a Salem
avenue, equals anything in the way of
bargains ever offered in the city. The
supply of clothing is large, and in quality
and style will meet the t.. stes of ALL but
owing to the recent warm weather and
the approach of the rapid closing of the
season, the owners have decided to turn
their immense stock into money Those
desiring tailor made clothing, and those
needing overcoats and mackintoshes, or
anything in the clothing line should not
neglect this rare opportunity ior bar
gains. The firm carries IA large stock of
childrens' suits, gents furnishing goods
and OF hats, caps and shoes. Every ar
ticlc is guaranteed to be W hat it is repre-
sented. Do not fail to attend the sale.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
KNOW THEIR BUSINESS.

Plsbury q Rhodes, house and sign
painters.and,paper hangers, headquarters
are Mt 1877 Salem avenue W.. are we'll pre-.
pared to do all kinds of work in their
line They keep constantly on hand II
full assortment of wal paper, paints.
etc, and are ready to do decorative work
of all kinds about the interior or exterior
of buildings. Both have had long en-
p:rience at the business they follow and
are capable of doing the most artistic
work. Give them your orders.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
SANTA CLAUS HEADQuAR TIERS.

~ Mr. 3 Nypurg, at this corner of ,effer-
son street and Norfolk avenue, has two of
tne finest and costlest windows in the
city. People stop there by the hundreds
ualiy aud gaze at the beautiful display.
Que window represents the headquarters
Oh santa Claus, who seems to have just
emerged from Aladdin's cave with spec
linens of the richest jewels there to be
found which he has scattered in the snow
IN front of his dwelling. Diamond rings,
pedants of rubies, pearls, emeIalds,
opals, turquoise and other rare stones are
displayed in this window and offered for
sale at prices which Mr.. Nyburg alo he
can afford to sell them. la the Other
window is full assortment of Rodgers
triple plated silver ware. and inside the
store NIL kinks Of useful articles are dis.
played, all of which are sold at prices
which defy competition Call and inspect
for yourself.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
A CHANGE OF rAITu.

Richmond, Dec. % Rev. w. w. South
all, VINO WAS located w the Virginia con
ference at its recent session in Danville,
has applied to the presiding elder, Rev
DR.. Riddick, for certificate of location.
anu it is now announced that he will en-
ter the Presbyterian. Church. Rev. Mr..
Southall is member of an Influential
Virginia family and n scholarly man. but
afflicted with dea fness, which caused the
conference to retire him from the active
ministry.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
A(a /: .
DONALDsoN's NEW STORE.

DONALDSON'S NEW STORE.
p" AT 90 Salem avenue, J. Donaldson has
opened one of the prettiest lines of fur nj
lure to be found in this city. The hand
some new storeroon is filed with choice
furniture and the display of Xm as goods
is immense. The fine parlor goods. fancy
rockers, rugs. etc, are unexcelled in
Roanoke. beside they display liue of
hook cases, china closets end sideboards
fit 10 aiorn the most pretentious home.
An excellent line Of Xmas toys is also
displayed by this reliable firm.
FOTOGRAFS On THE HALF SHELL
80 With an up. to- date studio fully equip
ped in every department, we are now pre-
pared to give you the finest work ever
produced in Roanoke. Some of our latest
specialties are Genuine English Cartoons,
Genuine w. and g. Platinums on Rem
brandt mounts. We also make all the
latest styles in carbonette and aristo
finish. While our work is the finest made,
our prices are in ree CHI of every one, from
81 to S25 per dozen. We cordially invite
the public to call and examine our work.
We are certain we can suhstantiate all
we claim. Yours very truly,
ST. LOUIS PORTRAIT Co.,
Jas. II. Kidd, Manager, 1875 1-2 Salem
avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
wEYLER AGAINST AUTONOMY.
He Says if the New Policy is Persisted in
Spain Will Lose Cuba.

Madrid, Dec. 23.-General weyler, in
an interview Just published, is quoted as
declaring formally that there is no hope
of the success of autonomy, adding that
no insurgents will submit except to the
Marquis of Santa Lucia and another chief
asserting that the instruction would
continue furiuusly.
The General is also quoted as saying
that it the Spanish government persisted
in autonomy Spain would lose Cuba in n
few months
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
GIGANTIC FRAUD.

thirty Thousand Victims NIulcted Out
of Seven Million Dollars.
New York, Dec. 23.--As result of E.
5. Dean Company being charged with
running blind pool, warrants were is.
sued to-day for the following persons:
Samuel Keller, Alfred Gislin, Harry
Kyle, Gerald Eberman, Leopold Ballach,
Jacob Lamberg. Newton Mcmillan, NY
ron Bernard. William Land, Mary Veith
Ida Crofct, Marion Cramer. j. KELLOGG,
alias Keller. They are hiding in London
and will be arrested.
Over thirty thousand victims were
mulcted out of over seven million dollars.
Dividends were paid out of the invest
ments' of patrons to induce them to in
vest more money.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
on THE HALF SHELL
TOMPKINS BROS.

: For fine wines, liquors and Christmas
drinks. the stock of Tompkins Eros, on
Market Square, should be inspected For
purity and excellent quality their goods
are not surpassed in the city and the
genial Charles Mitchell is behind the bar.
Drinks arc kept TO suit the season and
no: Tom and jerry is just right for that
chilly feeling. This reliable firm can he
depended on to give to their customers
only the very best for the holiday trade.
BOttled goods speciality.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
A MONUMENT TO VANCE.
Corner Stone Laid in the Public Square
at AsheYille, n. c..

HL aSHBYIIIt, N. Z.
Asheville, y. c.. Dec. 23.-The corner
stone OF monument to he erected to the
memory of the late United States Senator
Iebulon Baird Vance was laid to-day in
tie pubic square here with Masonic GER
emonies.
An Grafton was delivered by Rev. DIR.
X. hi Swope, rector of All Souls Church,
Btitmore. n. G. Owing to the inclement
weather part of the ceremony was held
in the courthouse.
The monument will be of granite, 10
feet hi gh. 1t will he n plain shaft, with
the single word "Vance" at the base.
All the money necessary for its erection
has been subscribed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
BUCKLEN'S AkNICA SALVE.

he best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and al Skin Erup
tons. and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by
Massie's Pharmacy Ss1s $50 vi
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
a MODEL STORE.

Hunter & Co., the Salem avenue and
Commerce street grocers, should fee,
Justly proud of their establishment, which
is not only the most commodious and
best lighted store in the city; but is sup
piled with an assortment of staple and
fancy groceries lual in quantity, quail
ity and variety to any similar assortment
In the State. The goods offered for sale
are arranged with wonderful taste and
Judgment. Great piles of candies, nuts,
raisns and pressed fruits be rdered with
fringes of green and surmounted by rows
OF oranges, adorn the windows to the
south and west, while terraced rows of
Jellies, preserves pickles. olives, mus
tards, ornament the windows farther
south. There are also bananas, Malaga
grapes, flgs, citrons, red seal chocolates
and all kinds OF fruits and sweets in
abundance, while of substantials there
seems to be no end. Canned goods innu-
merable stock the shelves, whle choice
hams, dried beef, the best of coffees. and
teas, boxes upon boxes Of smoked and
salted fish are some of the things sold
there. IL is no wonder that this store Is
crowded from morning till late at night
with eager purchasers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
SHIPS FOR ALASKA TRADE.
The Curacao to Prepare at Baltimore for
Long Voyage.

HUuB NUyHRe.
New York, Dec. 23-The Red D
ste amer Curacao has been sold by Boul-
ton, Bliss s. Daliett to go into the Alas
ka trade. The purchasers are said to be
Pacific coast residents and the price
paid SlSO,OO0. The Curacao has gone to
baltimore to prepare an outfit for the
long voyage around Cape Horn.
Coils p. Huntington has sold the
2,5O0-ton steamer Morgan City, now
here, to the Ladue Mining and Develop
ing Company. The price is said to have
Deen Sou. OO0. The steamer is to be re
lifted and used in coastwise trace be.
tween Seattle and Dyea anf, Skapuny.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
KEEPS TIE LEADING BRANDS.

Charles +. Byrue, No. 3 Jefferson
street. Bell Phone No 1874, keeps con
stantiv OF hand at his retail family liquor
stole the best brands of imported and
domestic wines, liquors, gins. brandies
and mineral waters for cooking and med
icinal purposes. His stock is large and he
gets his goods direct from the distillers
and importers. Call there for anything
in these lines
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
w A II T S.
FOR SALE.

VALUABLE Roanoke county land for
sale. Ninety acres on the west side of
Franklin road between Leslie's Store ana
Back Creek, four miles south of Roanoke
city. Sixty acres in original heavy tim
Der. rare chance to secure a farm.
Terms liberal. Apply to II. II. and C.
l.. CA RTER, Blackstone, VA 1281m
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders ale Just
what IL horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermi.
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the hest in use to put horse in prime
condition. Price 25c per package. xxx
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
NAUGHNS CIGAR AND FRUIT EN-,
PORIUM. 81
The Place for Christmas Presents il
These Lines.

a. Vaughan's confectionery aud to.
bacco store at No. 10 Jefrersoe street, is
one Of the best In the city. A visit tn
his place aDd an inspection of his
stock is enough to excite the enthusiasm
of the connoiseur in cigars and tobaccos
and make the mouth of the lover OF
sweet things run with water. In cigars
his imported Art, Roig, KDssuth, Little
Duke, Royal Blue, Country Gentleman
and other brands ara among the hest five
cent cigars to be found anywhere in the
country; while in chewing tobaccos he
has on his shelves and in his show cases
all that the lovers of the succulent weed
in its choicest shapes conid desire His
smoking tobaccos embrace about twenty
varieties, all among the most select now
in use, and his pipes are adapted to the
tastes of every class of smokers His
candies are fine, embracing Lowney's and
Pracht's specials, which are sold from 40
to 20 cents pound, while he has q full
line of fruits, nuts and raisins, etc, fresh
and fine.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
THEIR LATEST.
jacob Langsdorf & Sons Make the West.
ern Union Cigars.

Smokers should smoke high grade eli.
gars. If you want the best Oh the market
yon must smoke jacob Langsdorf 81 Sous
"kossuth" or Western Union, kept by
all first class dealers. They can always
be found at Jack's News Depot, l20 1-2
Salem avenue. The Western Union cigar
is Langsdorf's latest and thought by
many to be his best. Jack has splendid
lima of juvenile holiday books, besides
his display of periodicals exceeds that of
any dealer in the city.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
BANK LIQUIDATION.

Chicago. Dec. 23-The Hide and
Leather Bank has gone into liquidation.
The assets are transferred to the Union
National Bank
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
ANDERSEN GUILTY

OF the Murder of Mate Saunders, Says
the Norfolk Jury.
Norfolk, Dec. 23.-The jury in the case
of John Andersen, charged with the muir
der of Mate Saunders. of the schooner
Olive Pecker, brought in verdict of
guilty as charged in the Indictment, at
noon to-day.
Counsel for defense moved for a new
trial. Ii 1T is not GRANTED, they will carry
the case to the supreme court of appeals
if funGs can be obtained. AS the case
stands Andersen will hang.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24

HELLO, boys, am at the same old
place and ready to shoe your horses at
anywhere from 81 to $l.25, or 50 cents if
necessary, and guarantee satisfaction in
every sense of the word. ]. S. SHANER,
the Kentucky horse sheer, Salem avenue
8. W.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24

WANTED. "A few more boarders; my
new residence. 1l41 South jefferson
street (Stewart building); accommodation
first class, heated by steam throughout,
hot and cold baths. Elegant stable for
rent cheap. MRS. Fl. C. HOPKINS.
12 4 I'm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
HELP W TAINTED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for every town be-
tween Roanoke and Bristol TO handle our
fine all wool blankets and other house
hold goods, sold on easy monthly pay
ments.
STANDARD INSTALLMENT CO.,
Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
ITALY JOINS THE PROCESSION.

Rome. Dec. %. Il he cabinet to-day de
cided TO send a squadron of warships tc
Chinese waters.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
BoARDEKs WANTED.

BOARDERS WANTED Good board
can he had at S. j. Burks, 7lS Henry
street 5. w. Mt $14 per month. Table
board at $l1. 10 31w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
RATCLIFFE'S SENTENCE.

New York. Dec. %. Judge Newberger
set Tuesday mex, for the sentence of Actor
Ratcliife for be ting his young wife.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
SANGER BREAKS HIS RECORD.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 23.-Water C.
Sanger this afternoon broke his own
worlds indoor re cord for half mile,
unpacef, riding the distance in one min
ute flat.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
WOODl WOODu yyOODu,

WOODl WOODM WOODS!
For PINE or OAK wood-by the CORD
or by the LOAD-prepared for COOKING
STOVES or in BLOCKS FOR HEAT
ING STOVES, go to w. X. ANDREWS
& CO, 210 Salem avenue. Their belled
teams are always ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24
JACKS CHRISTMAS
DO Not Fail to Read of
the Good Things Con-
tanned Herein.

ne Leading Business Firms Of Roanoke Tell the People
Where They Can Purchase Goods Suitable as Gifts for
Page. ~ ~
The columns controlled by Jack, the News Butcher
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24

rg- Subscribe to THE TIMES.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-24

Go to the Virginia Carriage Factory to
get your buggies and wagons repaired.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-03

MINNEAPOLIS GLoBuLEs.

The board of education has decided to allow
the school children a half-holiday Thursday,
Sept. 9, that they may prepare Tor the hover
parade.
The funeral of DIR. W. H. Brinley, who
died Wednesday morning, will take place
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Holy
Trinity Episcopal church.
John Russell yesterday morning ordered the
sale of the opera chairs in Normanna nall
to the Northwestern Mutual Life insurance
company for the sum of $3.50.
Joseph Reycraft, J. S. Glasgow and Frank
Campbell represent the local letter carriers
at the San Francisco convention. The latter
goes as a member of the executive cohlHII-
The Pillsbury A mill, on the crop year
which has inst closed, has made about Z,!io'-
600 bbls of flour, against 1.96O,G0O Dds last
year, which, up to that time, was lts pan-
ner showing.
Joseph Leonard, a South town youth, was
arrested yesterday morning by Sergeant FOX
for the authorities as MontevIdeo. II Is al
legged that the prisoner broke into a nuHOeF
of box cars on Aug. 70.
James A. Fischer. arrested Wednesday by
Detectives Doyle and Howard, on a charge Oh
obtaining money under false pretenses,
pleaded guilty in the municipal court yester-
day, and was fined $40 or eighty days.
ex-governor of Michigan, Otis J~oyslin, is
visiting in Minneapolis being the guest Of
Mrs. W. S. Ryan. IS Barton avenue southeast.
He presided over the destinies OF the Wolyer-
inc state twenty years ago. He has resided IN
Missouri for the last eight years.
The report of Supt. King, of the poor de-
partment. for the month of August, shows
the following totals: Number of applications
at office. 437: orders given for groceries, 322
orders given for wood, 70; adults assisted
during the month. 533; children, SIG.
The case of Nancy Fish, administrators
of the estate of r. NJ. Fish, against the
Northern Pacific railroad has been appealed
to the United States circuit court. Fish
was a passenger on the Northern Pacific, and
was killed in a railroad accident in Montana
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-03
JOINT SESSION.
Coal Mine Operators and Traffic Men
Meet.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. Am i'm
portant joint meeting of the Ohio Coal
Traffic association and the Ohio coal
operators was held in the Hollenden
hotel this afternoon. The meeting vas
held behind closed doors, but A. D.
Smith, of Columbus, secretary OF the
Ohio Coal Traffic association, gave the
following information: I'VE have
come together in joint session to dis
cuss the strike situation and to make
arrangements for handling coal when
a settlement is reached. [ hardly
think there will be any advance made
in freight rates, although we are dis
cussing the question and will probably
reach some definite conclusion at to-
n;orroW'S meeting. While a successful
outcome of the meeting at Columbus
would have a great influence on the
deliberations of this meeting, the con-
illusions we may arrive at are lot nee
essarily dependent upon that confer
ence. There cannot be n settlement
until the Pittsburg operators do some
thing. Ohio operators will pay any
rate agreed upon, just so there is q
differential of 9 cents between the
Ohio and Pittsburg rates. In case the
strike is not settled soon and the OLD
miners refuse to go to work, no at
tempt will be made to open the mines
with new men,"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-03
FRAUD is
Members of the Vanstrum Firm Or
dered to Appear in Court.

Sheriff Phillips was yesterday given an
order to serve on Charles g., Frederick i.
and Frank o. Vanstrum, requiring them TO
appear before Judge Elliott, who signed the
order, next Saturday, and disclose as to the
acts done just prior to the insolvency OF the
Vanstrum supply house.
The order was secured on a petition pre-
pared by Fifield, Fletcher & Fifeld and DAVIS
& Pierce, each representing four creditors
of the insolvent. The petition alleges a
great many facts regarding the manner OIL
conducting the business of the insolvent dur
ing the last few months of its existence winch
were deemed sufficient by the court to order
the defendants to appear and be examined.
The first allegation of the petition. is that
for months prior to the insolvency the Van
strums had been and were then wholly IN
solvent and knew it. notwithstanding that
fact, it is alleged, that they went to lobblng
houses and purchased large amounts OF gooos
on credit, securing them through mlsrepre-
sentations. These goods, it is said, were
brought to the company's warehouse ana
placed on sale. Reckless advertisements or
cheap sales were placed in the papers, sales
for less than cost and half price, etc., which
resulted in the disposition of a large amount
of the goods so secured.
The plaintiffs allege, also, that after max
ing these sales the defendants appropriated 70
their own use large amounts both Of goods
and money. 1t is regarding these facts tnat
the plaintiffs desire the members OF the IN
solvent firm brought before the court lot eA.
animation. The insolvents, it is claimed, mad
endeavored to effect a settlement with their
creditors for not to exceed 20 cents ON the
dollar. while as a result Of the sale of the
assets of the firm last week, the creditors
will receive possibly % cents on the dollar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-03
UHDER THE WHEELS
WINONA WOMAN MEETS AN AWFUL
DEATH BENEATH A
TRAIN.
HOT WAVE IN NORTHWEST.
MINNESOTA SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS IN SESSION AT
ANOkA.
QUEER STORY FROM KLoNDIkE
New UIm Boy Said to Have
Struck 1t Rich-News of the
Northwest.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA, Mimi, Sept. AT 2:10
o'clock this afternoon occurred a fatal
accident on Wall street. A Milwaukee
road switch engine was coming south.
The engine had one freight a in front
of it, and two behind. The train start
ed UP a little south of Fifth street, and
was going moderately slow by the time
Sixth, or Broadway, was reached. Con-
ductor Spowford was on the front of
the head car. On the far side of the
Broadway crossing he saw a woman,
named Mrs. Victoria Gustomchyzk, ap-
preaching. She wore a big sun bonnet,
and was bending over looking down as
she walked. She vas going directly on
the track in front of the train. Spow-
ford called to her to look out, when she
was about twenty feet from the track.
However. she did not heed him, and
walked directly in front Of the moving
cars. 1t was not until she was struck
that she did look to one side and real
lied her fatal position. She fell back
wards on the rail, and was cut in two
and fearfully mangled. One shoe was
torn off and left further on, some ifty
feet, while as far again was left her
mangled body. The from wheels Of
the a and the timbers around them
were a mass of flesh and blood.