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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14

on the Norfolk and Western running be-
tween Roanoke and BluefieId who resides
at oll Campbell avenue. Officer Nicho.
las started with him towards u physi-
cans oilice, but he soon sank 10 the
ground unconscious, in which condition he
remained until nearly noon yesterday.
lis injuries were terribly severe and it is
wonder it did not kill him outright.
When he sank down unconscious n car
rage was secured and the injured man
taken to DIR. Luck's Office, where his inju-
ries were dressed and he was afterwards
removed to his home.
1t seems that Mr.. F,nnell had gone on
Common wealth avenue to see IL party
ana on his return stopped on the bridge
TO watch freight train pass. Since re.
gaining consciousness he remempe that
negro man wearing black clothes and II
soft hat came up to him and remarked
tpat The train was running very slow,
ana Mt the same time stated that his ia
Their WAS employed in the shops. Mr..
flnnell remembers when the engine went
under the bridge but that is all He does
not remember being struck nor did he
notice that the negro ha6 any kind of
weapon when he came up to him. Out
sue OF that no clew is offered the police
by which they can work up the matter
Mr.. Finnell is now rational and his ply
sician has stron" hopes Of his recovery.
The perpetrntor OF the crime will perhaps
never be known. The object OF the as.
sault was evidently robbery, as his mock
cts were turned wrong side ont aud the
contents gone. He had only small
amount of money on his person His
watch chain was taken, hut fortunately,
he had during the day taken his watch
oil and left it at home.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
BAD WEA HER

Just now for heating stove
business. Cold weather is
coming, though, and you want
to be ready for it. Why don't
you get one of our "New Pro
cess" oil heaters just the thing
for cool mornings: They are
the cheapest and best.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
wOODFORD RECEIVED.

San Sebastian, Spain, Sept 13.-Retir-
ing Minister Hannis H. Taylor was re.
ceived in audience to day by the queen
regent and presented his letters of recall.
The new minister, Gen. Woodford was
also received Ivy her majesty and present
ed his credentials
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
OPlE TO BE SENATOR.
Messrs. Walker and Churchman Nomi-
mated for the House.

NHItII TOT Tic House.
Stannton, Va, Sept. 13.-The Demo
cratic convention of Staunton and Au-
gnsta met Saturday to nominate a State
senator TO succeed Hon. Edward Echuls,
the Democratic nominee for lieutenant
governor. and two membe of the house
OF delegates. Hon. j. a. Patterson. of
Wayncsboro,. presided over the conven-
ton.
After II spirited fight Capt John n.
Opie WAS named as the senatorial nomi.
nee on the first ballot, and friends of
Judge j. NJ. Quarles moved unanimous
nomination before finishing the rol-call.
Messrs. Silas II. Walker. incumbent.
j. william Churchman, Fl G.. Eichelbcr-
ger and III. j. Williams were candidates
for the house. On the first ballot Messrs
Walker and ChMrchmAn We're nominated.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
AN ERA
Two ROanokers Nearly Murdered by
Unknown Parties.

d. s. YATES SHOT BY a NEGRO
AND BUT LITTLE HOPES ARE
ENTERTAINED FOR HIS KECOy-
ERY-SIN MEN SUSPECTED ARE
UNDER AkREST--JAMES FIN
NELL, A NORFOLK AND WEST
ERN ENGINEER. ASSAULTED AND
ROBBED ON RANDOLPH STREET
BRIDGE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
---------------
MADE NO NOMINATION.

Both Republicans and Democrats of
Henry County Hold Conventions
Martinsville. Sept. 13.-(Special. THE
Republicans of the county met TO day and
appointed twenty seven delegates TO ut
tend the Lynchburg convention.
The Democrats met in county conven
ton, but adjourned without making any
nomination.
Hon. n. j. Montague, candidate for at
torney general, made II iine.speech here TO.
day, convincing all of his oratorical power
and his ability rs Il politician
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
EXAMINATION POSTPONED.

New York. Sept 13..--The examination
OF August Mack and Martin Thorne,
charged with numbering William Gui.
densuppe, will not be taken up by the
Queens county grand jury until Wednes-
day morning. a great crowd was in the
courthouse this morning when it was ex-
pected it would start.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
Seasonable
Suit Making

HAS BEGUN IN THE TAILORING
DEPARTMENT. FASHIONABLE
FALL SuITINGS, TIE CHOICEST
AND BRIGHTEST PATTERNS OF
THE BIG IMPORTERS, ARE HERE
FOR YOUR PICKING. SUITS $50
AND UP. VISIT us.
ID. Nj. TAYLOR,
HATTER AND FURNISIlER.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
NOMINATED AS A FLOATER.

Rustburc, Va, Sept. 13.-(Special.) .
Mr.. Liggon was nominated AS a foater
from Campbell and Appomattox coun-
ties IN the convention here to day. Cap
tain featherston was nominated rs II can
didate tor The house of delegates from
this county.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
THE FIRST
MEMS MEETING.
Opening Service Sunday Afternoon
in Association Hall.

REV. IRA w. KIMMEL DELIVERS
AN Address ON Mr.. MooDY,s
BIBLE SCHOOL AT NoRTHF1ELD.
MASS. THEME PRESENTED
WAS THE TEACHERS, TEACH
INGs AND .REsULTS"-A NOBLE
WORK BEING CARRIED ON
THERE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
a "WUNDER." A "WONDER 8,

"WUNDER." \ ''WONDER.''
we are agents for the Celebrated Won
der Alright Stove This is the only stove
with perfect hot air draft Don't place
your fall orders until You have seen them.
ONERSTREET ~ THURMAN,
The Furniture Dealers, Is and 20 Camp
bell avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
THE WEATHkfs.

Forecast for Virginia: Fair; slightly
warmer Tuesday; cooler Tuesday night
and Wedue-dny; southwesterIy winds,
shifting to northwesterIy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
A sTEINwAY PIANO BARGAIN

a fine Steinway Piano, full size. seven
octaves, renewed action, new hammers
repolished case, n perfect order and fully
warranted five years, for $3.50, on easy
payments without interest, ut Hobbie
Piano Co. a. --Fq -
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
" BARGAINS. II


One slightly used upright
piano, full size, good as new;
sold one year ago for $3.50;
now 1925 on easy payments
One good second hand Knabc
Square Piano, $50. OO-easy
payments.
Good, slightly-uscd organ,
S25. O0-easy payments.
Call while we have these bar
gains. 1t will pay you.
j. E. ROGERS & CO.
No. II :. Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14

Don't forget the big sale at &l.o5 per
thousand for NNNN size 6 | , envelopes
at Hninmond's Printing Works to-day,
Tuesday only. They are at just one half
their value
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-14
WO0DFORD'S
INSTRUCTIONS,
United States Asks a Part in Set
fling the Cuban Question.

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONCILI-
AToR1 AND PEACEFUL IN
THEIR TONE AND NO IMMEDI-
ATE CRISIS Is EXpECrED-THE
MINISTER HAS AUTHORITY TO
USE HIS OWN DISCRETION AS
TO WHEN HE WILL PRESENT
THE NOTE.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-25
Popular ilaily Excursions to Chicago
aud the East.

The Union Pacific is the only line run
ming upholstered Pullman tourist sleeping
cars from California and Nevada 0 Oh
caeo without changing every day in the
wear. Through Pullman double drawing
room, ~I~epcr> and dining room cars to
Chicag" daily without change on The
Overland Flyer" Only one change to
New Tork and Boston. ime from Ne
Nvaar 10 hicago only cree days.
Steamship tickets on sale to and from
all points in Europe,
For full particulars. tickets ana Sleep
= car Accommodations, call or address ID
W Hitchcock, General Agent, No. I
Mors4 ,"ery street, San Francisco, Cal
OF Y - phillips, Agent 5. p. Co., Reno
Ncvada
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-25
Beans and Brown Bread.

b. request of many patrons the Boston
Bakery will begin the delivery of Baked
Beans and Brown Bread every S, nday
norninc. Leave orders FRIDAY.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-25
Dr.. 6 St George

~ ~
Eye Specialist Carson. New,
Now at the Carson Exchange Hotel.
Scientific correction of all cases of weak
c defective sight. The peculiar ex-
ce-ience OF my glasses makes them a pleas
are and comfort to the eve. They
alleviate headache and nave nc su-
perior.
GLASSES
Are not always given to improve sight,
but to relieve muscular strain; in short,
to assist nature. Posse sing one of the
finest Instruments in existance for measur-
ing the refraction and accommodation of
the eve, | am prepared to insure salts
factory results.
CONSTELLATION FREE
II "
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-25
To Cure a Cold in One naX

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund The money if it fails
to cure. &c il
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
He PLAYS THE PAOPHR.
Isaac Brotsky Has Money in
Bank, but Accepts
Charity.
The Story Revealed by an Advertise
ment for Lost Bank
Book.

With $4,000 deposited in the Hibernla
Bank Isaac Brotsky is living In squallo
quarters at 446 Clementlna street, with
MS mother, wife and five children, the
object of cbaritabl aid from one OF the
Jewish organizations OF this city.
An advertisement appeared in morn
ing paper yesterday, stating that some
one living at the address mentioned mad
lost a bankbook and $40 600 in greenbacks,
and Offering a liberal reward for the re-
turn of the valuabies.
INQUIRY at the house developed the fact
that Brotsky and his family, eight all
told. were living in four stuffy rooms
with few of the necessities of life 10 sus-
tain them. and scarcely clothing enough
TO keep the chill Move m ber air from their
bodies. o -
Brotsky stated that he had lost $40 with
his handbook, instead OF lO,O0O, and ad-
mitted that his deposits in tie bank ag-
greeated $4,000. He begged that the
amount of his wealth be kept secret and
that assistance be given by the press to
aid him in recovering the bankbook and
$40 bill.
The neighbors gave the inform alton
that Brotsky is a peddler Of vegetables
and fruit and that for the past few months
he has been regularly assisted by jew
sh charitable society.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
A VISITING SUPERIOR
Father Rufin of the Maris
Order Here on Official
Business.
Will Leave for Mexico To-Morr ow.
To Preach This Morning
and Evening.

Many changes are taking place at the
usually quiet French church on Bush
street, which is in charge OF the Marist
Fathers.
Within the last month they have had a
change OF rectors, then assistants, and
now the assistant uperior-generai. Father
J. Rutfin, of the order has just arrived in
San Francisco. The gentleman comes from
the general house in France and is Off
cally visiting all the houses of the order
in the United States, Mexico and Canada
He arrived in this country about six
weeks ago and prior to his arrival here
visited several of the missions Ill the
East.
He is en- route for Mexico, and intends
to bring one of the ass stants from the
Church of Notre Dame des Victories in
this city to the City OF Mexico, where a
mission is now being formed, and to which
place two OF the priests went some weeks
ago.
The reverend gentleman preached at
high mass to-day and also preached at
the vespers last evening. During the
afternoon there was a meeting OF the
Young Mems Order of ST. Aloysius, and
after the regular services Father Ruffin
addressed the boys.
Father Rutfin was for fifteen years supe-
rior of the seminary of Nevers in Franco
and for eleven years has been assistant su-
perior-genera. He will leave this morn
ing for his trip 10 Mexico returning he
will visit the order at New Orleans, and
then he will go back to France.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
BUILDING
A CHARACTER

There was large congregation in the
Trinity Presbyterian Church, at Twenty
Third and Capp streets, last night, TO lis
ten 10 the sermon by the Rev. A. n. Car
son on Building a Character"
In the audience was large mum Der OF
the me m bersh of Golden Gate Council
OF the National Union, present by special
invitation OF the pastor. These, with
members from other councils of the or
der, were present in body in the front
pews, which had been reserved for them
and mem bers OF their families, and each
wore the EN- blem OF he order, a small silk
American flag The altar was draped with
the national colors.
The minister in the outset spoke of the
good work that fraternal beneficiary or
gan cations have done and are doing and
of the National Union IN particular, de-
caring that love. purity and truth" it's
principles, indicate that it is coin posed of
men of moral worth. He then dwelt at
length on the sermon he had prepared
which was the building of character. as
sertlng that it was constructed OF many
cham bers on faith in God as the founda-
tion. The chambers he declared. are
virtue kindiines-, Goodness, temperance,
patience, brotheriy kindness, and creates
of all, charity and unseIhshness.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
BURGLARY ON
GEARY STREET
The Residence of Miss Smith
Entered and Valuable
Property Taken.
In Their Haste to Get Away
the Crooks Leave Their
Tools Behind.
Thought to Be the Men Who Have
Been Operating in the West
ern Addition.

dark lantern and Jimmy" were ex-
hibited in the Office of Chief Lees yester-
day as ''evidence" against a brace of burg
lars who have not yet been captured.
The "tools' were found in the residence
of Miss Smith of 100 Geary street late Fri
day night.
Shortly after o'clock Friday evening
Miss Smith left her house 10 visit friend.
She returned about IL o'clock and was
surprised to fnd the front door open.
Summoning a neigh Dor they entered the
house and found the lantern and Jimmy"
in the hallway.
A subsequent examination revea ed that
the burglars had partly ransacked the
house, securing a valuable gold watch and
some diamonds belonging to Miss Smith.
1t is thought that the house breakers were
interrupted IN their work by the return of
Miss Smith, and dropping their tools"
made their escape, Policeman Collins,
whose beat is on Gary street, was at once
informed of the burglary. He made a
thorough search of the neig borhood, but
without finding trace OF the burglars.
During the past week several houses in
the same vicinity have been entered and
considerable property taken.
In one Of the places the burglars, evil
IDENTIFY becoming frightened. left dark
lantern behind them. The detectives are
convinced that these "jobs" were COM
mitted by the same men who entered the
residence of Miss Smith.
Shortly before she returned home two
men, one of whom is described as being
tall and wearing dark slouch hat, were
seen standing on the opposite side of the
street, as though waiting for some body.
They walked along Geary street to Hyde
and got in the shadow of grocery-s ore.
In few minutes they retraced Their steIs
and stood on the corner, apparently wait
Ing en- opportunity to enter the house.
From an investigation made by Detec
tives Bee ana Harper yesterday they are
convinced that the burglars gained an
entrance through the front door with the
aid of skeleton key.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
THROWN INTO THE PADDED CELL.
Pitiable Condition of Anthony Sweeny,
an Ex-POliceman.

an Ex-Policeman.
Anthony Sweeny, an ex-policeman, is
locked up in a padded cell in the Receiv-
ing Hospital, q total wreck from the
effects of liquor. Opposite his name on
the hospital register is marked mot to be
discharged"
Last Friday afternoon Sweeny was
arrested by Detective Anthony on war
rant from Police Court No. 4, charging
him with petit larceny. The mplaining
witness is W. L. Hageman, bartender in
saloon at the corner of O. Farrell and
Stockton streets.
Yesterday afternoon Sweeny. who was
confined in cell in the City Prison, be-
came violently insane, and attempted to
butt his brains out against the iron bars.
Sergeant Brown, fearing he would Sc
riously injure himself, had him removed
to the Receiving Hospital, where he was
placed in a padded CELL
1t is believed that his mind has become
deranged through the use of liquor.
Sweeny, who is connected with the
Pollce Department. was a mem ber of Cap
tain SpiIlane division. He was detected
one night in the act of visiting saloon
on Howard street. and being brought be.
fore the Police Com missioners, was re-
lieved OF his star.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
He Refused to Meet Con-
molly for a Percentage
of the Receipts,
Acrimonious Meeting Between
Knickerbocker Club Directors
and the Lightweight.
Fifteen Hundred Dollars to Be De-
posted Before the Battle
Occurs.

There was considerable agitation in
pugiIistic circles last night owing to the
rumor which became generally preva-
lent that Dal Hawkins had given up his
contest with Eddie Connolly to fight
twenty rounds under the auspices OF the
Knickerbocker Athletic Club on the 10Th
of next month. 1t was stated that owing
10 the report that the fight had beeu fixed
and that Connolly had agreed to lie down
that Hawkins had refused to fulfill his
part of the contract in meeting Connolly.
For some time there have been stories
there was job in the coming con-
lest. These rumOrs were accentuated by
the dIsgraceful showing made by God
dard in his recent contest with Sharkey,
and also by the outcome of the Kennedy
Lansing bout.
These statements were sifted to the bot
tom by a CALL representative. His in
vestigations disclosed the fact that there
was a healed and acrimonious NEE ting OF
the directors Of the knickerbocker Club
and the doughty Hawkins on Friday
evening.
In the presence of Zeke Abrahams and
Danny Lynch Hawkins emphatlcally de-
cIared that he would not go on with Con-
unless the club put up a stipulated guar
antee in the form OF certified check that
he would receive adequate compensation
for licking his man if the result OF the
battle terminated that way. Abrahams
and Lynch became quite indignant at the
stand taken by Hawkins and tried many
talIaciOus arguments TO dlssuade MIN from
the stand he had taken
Hawkins was obdurate and stoutlv
affirmed that under no consideration
would ne meet Connolly for stated per-
centage of the gross receipts. He declared
under no circumstances would he fig ht for
an award such as was given Goddard and
Sharkey IN their recent frosty and unsatls-
factory engagement in the roped arena.
After long argument, tlghi-promoter
Abramhas and Fight-promoter Lynch
agreed to deposit $500 IN one OF the banks
of thectv. Sixty-tive per cent OF this sum,
it is understood, is to 60 to the winner
and 35 to the loses.
Hawkins is training at Billy Cbeno-
with's; Charley Gleason is looking after
him.
Spider Kelly, Hawkins partner, in
speaking about the matter last night,
said: Yes it is true that Hawkins met
Abrahams and Lynch Friday night. He
demanded that they put up $500 before
he would enter the ring. l am not at
liberty to say anything further. 1t will
be g great contest. | wouldn't bet cent
either way"
Gibbs and Groom of the National Club
visited the training quarters OF Young
Jack Dempsey, who is TO meet Marty Nc
Cue on Tuesday evening next, to ascer-
tain whether there is any truth in the
story of Dempsey not being down to
weigh. They state that the young feather
weight was weighed after hearty break
fast and tipped the scales at 12413 rounds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
.SATTO NOT YET FOUND.
Belief Is Growing That He viii
Turn Up All Right
Yet.
A Case Illustrating How Husbands S
Long Absence Can Be Satisfac-
torily Accounted For.

The police are continuing their search
for Andrew satto, the missing ex-car in
spector from New York, who is supposed
to have been foully dealt with by two
bunko men.
Seven bunko men are now in 1.-THE
tanks" but the remainder have appar-
emily fled from the city, as they cannot
be found at their accustomed haunts
CAPTAIN Bohen is determined to have
every one that can be found brought in
and compelled to promise to leave the
city or be sent up for vagrancy.
A doubt is arising in the minds of the
police as to the suspicion of foul play in
Satto's case, and the belief is growing that
he Is alive and kicking in some other part
Of the State.
When he left his wife here to meet the
supposed bunko men he had $500 of his
own money and $500 belonging TO his wife
in his pockets. The fact of having his
wlfes money is subject to different con-
structions.
An illustration of how a husband may
be supposed to disappear for several days
and have a satisfactory explanation for it,
occurred Yesterday. Mrs. Bernard Jacob
sen, 716 Brannan street, reported at police
headquarters that her husband bad been
missing since November 8.
He mad been for three months at Han
ford as a telegraph operator, and left there
10 come to the city on November 9. He
was traced to Goshen, but since then
nothing had been heard of him. She was
afraid he lad met with some fatal acci-
dent or been foully dealt with. The police
promised 10 do hat they could for her.
Three hours later Mrs. Jaco bsen re-
turned TO police headquarters with her
face covered with smiles, and said when
she got home she found a letter from her
husband, who had been sick and would be
home TO her tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
HEARSE WAS TOO SMALL.
A Wagon Had to Be Used in Burying
a Six-Hundred-Poun
woman.

Mrs. Teresa Serdoz, woman weighing
nearly SIX hundred pound, was buried
Yesterday from the Vaente- Marini un-
dertaKing parlors. Great trouble was en-
countered in preparing the woman for
burial, owing to her great size. A special
coffin had 10 be made, and, as no hearse
hearse could be found large enough to re-
ceive the body, wagon was used instead.
Eight men acted as pallbearers.
Mrs. Serdoz's death was unexpected, as
she was feeling well up to the time she
died. Her end was peaceful. She had
gone to bed presumably in good health
last Friday night, and was found dead
the next morning by her children. In re-
moving her body to tie undertaking
parlors the bannisters had to be torn
away.
Mrs. Serdoz had not left her home dur
ing the past our years, and her only ex-
ercise consisted of moving from her bed
room to the Kitchen. The lack of exercise
brought on fatty degeneration of the
heart, ending in her demise. Her bed had
to be propped UP with scantlings to sus-
tain her. Mrs. Serdoz was AZ years old,
was married twice and had five children.
The Persian national anthem was COM
posed by a Russian.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
Higher Education for Chinese.

The Chinese Government is contempla ting
the establishment of school for the educa-
tion OF its subjects in this counsry in English
as well as the Chinese branc hes. The Vice.
Consul here has instructions to select suit
able site, and when it is chosen the school
will be organized. 1t is the desire of the Gov.
ernment that the Chinese children here
should have a higher education. Some
of them will be put in the public schools
when they are fitted to enter the classes and
the Govern ment ill pay the expenses. 1t is
the inten ion to have the children adopt the
American dress, retaining the queue. WheI
q child shows himself to be an apt scholar hi
will be given the opportunity to attend the
High School. and after he has finished there /
worthy he will be sent to college
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-29
nhat Makes snooessful Cttizens.

I Rev. DR.. John Coyle, pastor OF the Meth
dis. Episcopal Churc OF Berkeley, addressed
a meeting IN the Y. NJ C. A. Auditorium yes
terday afternoon. His subject was ""lH IL
Pay?" but his discussion WAS mainly CONCERN
ing two classes of youthful society-the prom
gate, incorporate and lmprovident, and the
ambitious. gentlemanly and cody.
pointed out that the former class eVentuaIly
developed into worthless citzens, while the
latter rise and finally leave their impress
upon the community in y hich they live IN
the one class, he remarked, were those whose
neglected opportunities made them now no
bodys; in the other class, men who could IN
later life erect sucn monuments to industry as
the towering 6preckels building.