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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
New Goods
Arriving Daily.

Arriving Daily.
AO% is the time 10 make up fol
the coming summer, and
avoid sewing during The
heated term.
New 36.inCh AlI-woOI Dress
Goods, in small and white
checks, only Csc per yard.
New Covert Cloths, beautiful
spring shades, tWo-tOned
effect, only 75c;; just the
thing for tai|or-mads suits.
Twenty Dress Patterns just the
thing for the coming spring
(eight yards TO The PATTERN,
only 75c per yard, worth
Sl.25.
100 pieces Black Dress Goods,
ia plain and fancy, at prices
ranging from 25C up.
We feel assured that We can
SAVE you at least Is per
cent. on your purchases.
Wash Goods Department.
New PerCaIes, Sc inches wide,
only &c yard.
New Camhric-Finished PercaIes,
36-inches wide, GnIyI2Hc.
New Outings, just the thing for
Wrappers, only I0C per yd.
New Outings, suitable for Boys'
Shirts, at &c.
New spring line Vicuna Cloth,
Tor wrappers, at I0C yard.
New line of Shrunk Duck, only
IOc per yard.
White Gouds Department,
200 pieces White Check Main.
SOCK at &c, 7C, &c, lOc,
I214C and is.
200 pieces White india Linen,
iI55SSyr|ar goods: At Sc. Sc.
lCc, llHc and lip
White and CoIorad Organdy (tWo
yards Wide) at 25C, 35c
ana BUG.
Imperial Lang Cloth, ohamois
finish IL yards for Sl.I5.
BLEACHED : UHBLEACHED COTTONS
Wamsuita ~ BIeaChed at l0c
per yard.
Best quality III lonsdaIe Cam
brio at I0c.
Best quality I g Cambria at
6AC.
lockwood i0.4 BleaChed Sheet
ing al Zoe.
Lockwood 81 BieaChed Sheet
ing at I8c.
Mohawk 3D., 81 and 1914 un-
h|eached Sheeting, l2Hc,
l5C and l8c.
Full line Of Hamburg Edsings and
insertions, on Cambria,
Eains0nk ann Swjec at Ge
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
JACKS BoYs-Look for boys with
uniform caps and buy your Worlds,
Journals and Heralds from them.
A BIG WEEK.

N.
Last night was the final performance
at the Academy of II weeks engagement
81 the ProJectoscope, and Manager Beck
ner's race Is wreathed in smiles over it's
success. Nothing that we have had this
season can approach the popularity of the
performances, popularity atteSted in Il
tangible shape iii the way of door re-
ceipts. Last evenings matinee WAS the
largest OF the week, there being nearly
LULU persons in the house. Throughout
the week the total number of paid adj.
missions was more than $500, to say
nothing of many complimentary tickets
that were sent out through the courtesy
of the manager. The Proiectoscope
simply stands on its merits, and one
nights performance is enough to secure
for 1t friends who will Ito the rest as far
advertising is concerned. The Proiecto-
scope gives performance that will please
all. We venture to say that during the
week every class of persons in the city
has been represented at the Academy
ministers, teachers, lawyers, physicians
merchants, mechanics and day laborers
the nigh and the low the educated and
the uneducated. and we have vet TO hear
oil one person who was not pleased with
what he saw, or felt that he had not got
ten the worth of his money The week
has given treat to the little ones of our
city, and who knows but what some
young mind, stirred by the marvellous in
genuity of the Projectoscope's mechanism
may have trend given it that may lead
in after years to some invention equally
as wonderful. The company goes from
here TO Bristol and will no doubt have
fully as good an attendance us here
The next attraction mt the Academy
VIII be February p, when "a Bachelors
Romance" will be given by Sol Smith
Russell for the Elks benefit. This play
has hal great success in the West, con-
corning which the New York Dramatic
Mirror OF February Is has the following
from Fort Worth, Ten; SOL Smith
Russell made his temperance here on
the 3Oth, after an absence of three years,
ana presented y Bachelors Romance
to standing room only, the receipts being
over 81, 100, and II the face of the worst
snow storm here for sixteen years. The
company is above the average"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
AZ ATTRACTIVE ARRAY,

Rosenhnum Bros present nn attractive
array of interesting facts in tncir adver
tiSement this :uorning
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14

Nan1.ear Bros, Salem avenue and
Jefferson street, handle Buist's garden
seeds and you can depend upon their be.
ing fresh and reliable.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
STILL AT TT.

The old reliable Philadelphia One Price
Clothing House still offer unequaled bar
gains. See their adj.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
ViOIetS.

AT Zoe Violet bouquets, with foliage
worth 35c.
Large bur ches OF violets with leaves
elsewhere 25c; here I6c
SPECIAL LOT ct handsome Violcts,
large bunchts with leaves, regular Goc
punches OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. soc
Large punches ot imported Violcts with
leaves, regular price 25c, his week ...i5c
Niolets three dozen in bunch at ..2Jc
Fine Velvet Violets, three dozen In Il
punch. ..... ...........10c
SILK Violet Bouquets with foliage NJ roc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24

into the Imperial carriage while tho iat-
ter was on its way from the iaha'hs
stage 10 the Palace.
Upon arriving at the Peterhou falace'
the Car presented Preident taure 10 'uo
various court officials and then, re-enter-
ing the victoria in which His Majesty
drove alone TO the Alexandra rance
the residence OF the Czarina.
A few minutes later President faute
emerged from the Peterhon Palace ac-
companied by General Bilderiing ana
drove TO the Alexandria Palace In oroer
to offer his homage 20 tho Czarina-
The Empress and Emperor received NJ
Faure in the Louis Nv. SALON. which ~
in that part OF the palace called inc
Farm" The Czarina, who wore cos
tune Of gray silk. asked NJ Faure apou'
his voyage, and referred 10 her own pleas
urable visit with tho Gar 10 Paris.
4 private luncheon followed IN the
White Hail OF the Peterhof Palace which
was beautifully decorated. NJ. faure SAT
on the right OF Emperor Nicholas Ihere
were thirty-eight guests, the company III
Guiding NJ. Hanatoux, the French FOR
eign Minister.
During the afternoon the French fresi-
dent visited the Grand Dukes.
PARIS. August 23.-Much bunting was
displayed here to-day I'm honor or the
meeting in Russia OF President Faure ana
the Car.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24
-FOUR UNSAFE CITY BRIDGES.
One Already Closed and Similar Action
10 be Taken as 10 Others.
AN APPROPRIATION OF 81 900 NEEDED
The street Committee II tn Favor OF HP-
propriating the Necessary Amount, but
the Council Can't See IL That Way.
People Put to Inconvenience.

A great deal OF complaint has been
made Of late about the condition OF sew
eral OF the smaller bridges entering the
city. and some well-known citizens have
written letters protesting against the
inconvenience to which the public IL put
by reason OF the condition of these
bridges
1t is understood that the street COM
mlttee is heartily In favor Of making an
appropriation for the repair OF the bridges,
but the Finance Committee and the
Council declined TO make the appropria-
tion.
IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
The Hospital street bridge was closed
on account Of a lack OF funds though only
a small amount was necessary TO repair
IT, The Seventh street bridge leading TO
the Richmond Locomotive Works Is IN bad
shape. and will be closed for the same
reason. Tho ST. James street bridge Il
also in bad condition. as is also one or
two other bridges spanning Shockoe creek
or Bacon's Quarter Branch For the
lack OF n small appropriation an these
bridges will soon bee closed 20 the public,
and this viii create "a great deal o. incon-
yenicnce and dissatisfaction.
THE CITY ENGINEER TALKS.
Colonel W. T.. Cutshaw. city Engineer
OF Richmond, WAS yesterday seen In re-
gard TO the condition of these bridges.
He said that the Hospital street bridge
was closed for want OF "A small appropria-
tlon TO make repairs. The hoorng OF
several OF the other small briggs named
was I'm bad condition SO that there was
danger of teams falling through or Of the
horses getting their feet caught In the
flooring. lie had received communica-
tions Ia regard 10 the bad condition or
the bridges and would have 20 have them
closed IL they were found 90 be dangerous
which he thought would bee the result OF a
further investigation.
ONLY $1,000 NEEDED.
lie thought IL would require only about
SSo0 or 81 900 to put an these bridges I'm a
safe condition. and he thought the bridges
were OF great use and convenience 10 the
public
The Street Committee was I'M favor OF
making the appropriation, but the FL
nance Committee and the Council would
not up to this time agree 10 allow f. lie
thought tnat this Insignificant amount
ought not to stand in the way OF the
public convenience lie did not think
there would be any economy In the long
run In refusing 10 make the appropriation
OF this small amount.
THE BRIDGES USEFUL.
Colonel Cutshaw stated that a great
many people from the country desired 10
pass over the bridges and they would
be greatly inccnyenienced II they were
closed up.
II IS thought that some cction will soon
be taken I'm iris matter and that an effort
will be made 20 get the Council 10 recog-
rlze tho Eecossity Of putting these bridges
IN proper condition 20 as 10 throw them
open 10 public travel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24
rnIErlSoy cnUEcH nm.
The Bioodthirsty "Brough" Has Driven
Then 10 Other Iirlds.

People who live on Broad street. he
tween Tweaty-sevcnth and twenty
eighth were gr.eved and angry on sun
dav morning when they woke mp and
found q number of their choice chickens
gone.
The heaviest losers N valuable fowls.
which were taken by expert chicken
thieves. were Alr. j.. r. Allen, who lost
nine: Mrs WIr1y who bad three stolen.
and Mr. Ball0W. who suffered the loss OF
three. Mr.. John Hopkins also lost some.
An OF these residences are In one block
and the fowls were stolen from coops
which were Duo the back yards of their
owners.
I'm the ward of Mr. Allen were two large
dogs. which generally quick 20 notice the
approach of strangers did not even groWl
al this time.
IL is believed that the robbers gave them
some choice bits Of meat TO keep them
quiet
AN these sufferers az the hands OF these
chicken thieves have arranged 10 give
any future robbers a hot time when they
come for they have set spring guns
which will go 0ff Immediately when their
gates omen. and scatter buckshOt In every
direction.
These citizens are also contemplating
the putting of the famous Manchester
bloodhound "Erough' upon the trail OF
1t is suggested that the said "Brough"
has driven the thieves out Of Manchester.
and that they have located for operation
on Church Hill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24

business men arrived today 10 press Cin-
cinnati's claims for the national encamp-
ment In lsss. There now appears 10 be
no doubt that Cincinnati viii have the
honor OF entertaining the g.. A. h. next
year: in fact there appears TO be no
opposition. =
The Richmond boomers arrived In town
this morning and Immediately proceed
ed 10 work for the encampment Of 1879.
There are eighteen ~ RlchmOnd's lead
ing men in the party.
4 prominent member Of the delegation
is Walter II. SavOry. editor Of the Rich
mond state. who said tonight that his
committee were doing good missionary
work and ha1 every reason 20 believe
that they would get the oncampment IN
lss3
Not a delegation approached so far but
was I'm favor Of Richmond. and several
members Of the c0mittee which will have
the selection OF the place are pledged 10
Richmond.
A noble enterprise which Is likely TO
enlist the attention OF the Grand Army
delegates during their session here IS the
establishment Of santarlum fo- the
benefit OF veterans. soldiers and sailors
OF the war OF the union. 10 is proposed 10
locate IL on the island with Castle Pinck-
ney i'm the harbOr of Charleston. ;. c., 4
refuge for old soldiers who are ill, and
Congress Is asked 20 take advantage OF
the offer Of the very favorable location
for the purpose. Tho scheme has the
endorsement of Commander-in-Chief
ClarksOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.
Conference of Leaders From Several STATES
In Regard to the Fall Campaign

CHICAGO. August 23-The Republican
managers are preparing for campaigns J"
half a dozen States where the local el'c-
tlons are TO be held this fail. Henry e.
pavnc National Executive Commltteemdh
from Wisconsin: Charles ). DAVIS OF
linois: Col Bond, Of Wisconsin, -.
Smalley, Of the National SCUM" Ni"i.
League: George T.. Roberts OF IOWA, az"
: ~ Perkins secretary 10 senator VI; -
Hanna and assistant secretary or inc IA
tional Republican Committee, are ]. ule
city and had two conferences WIN ",
Bowling. secretary OF the NHlionSSt, - !,
publican League, regarding the poh'S "t
The state campaigns, in the election OF
United States Senator at stake.
Two informal conference have neeh
held which were participated ln pF ntIliS
c. Payne Col. Rand, Charles '' baNn'
Secretary Perkins, OF the college i,easvr
and Secretary Dowling. az Whien Nit. Mr.
Dowlng's plan for work IA tne Na'louS
States where the State committees are
Interested were discussed 49,,
The plans of the League VIII be ue''l .
mined as soon as Major Charles Dick, OF
Ohio secretary OF the Republican Nation
al Committee arrives. Mr. DICK stahus
very close 10 Senator Hanna, ana VIII
represent the National chairman IN the
conference. one feature OF especiai mo
ment I'm the conference VIII be the ONO
campaign.
The situation IN Ohio is a peculiar one,
and the desire OF those high IN the coun,,
ellis of the party is that no mistake shall
he made What part, if any. the hepup-
lican League will take i'm tho elections in
Virginia. Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland ana
Massachusetts will also be determined on
at the coming meeting.
The question as TO the propriety or the
League renewing the relations with the
National Committee, which were so onec-
tive last year I'm the national campaign, IS
also an important one.
EarIv i'm July Secretary Dowling and
General McAlpin. who was at that time
president Of the League perfected an ar
rangement with Chairman Hanna, which
practically placed the League In the rel
atiye position OF an auxiliary OF the Ma
tional Committee but under it's immediate
jurisdiction.
This was done 10 avoid any clashine OF
purposes. as had been the case in prev
iOus years. .
It IS considered probable this plan Will
again be adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24

II the Weather is Favorable Good Racing
is Txpected in the Great Coniesi.

If the Weather is Favorable Good Racing
il Expected in the Great Contest.
NEW YORK, August 23.-The prospects
for a fine day for the futurity were ex-
ceedlngly poor tonight, and all Of the
horseman who were seen expected strong
northwest winds and heavy CLOUDS would
bring rain and plenty OF II for the rich
stake tomorrow for the tWO-year-olds, IN
which about 5000 would 20 TO the win
ner. on the other hand tho real lovers
of the sport longed Tor fine day and no
nukes fO that the best horse might win,
although 10 was conceded that Hamburg
could easily beat any OF the lot down IN
the great stake Of tomorrow, but unfor-
tunately Hamburg will not run.
The list of starters with their weights
and Jockeys, is as follows:
Gibraltar. us Sclerrer tho Huguenot,
us, VIM. Martin; Alouette, lis, claw
son. Briarsweet. 11j Taral. Grand Sach-
en-. los Ham. Amaz0nian. 1l3; Uriel. 10,
Sloan; Cock Robin. i0G. II. Martin; Froh-
man, lis. Perkins; Plaudit, IFS, Benu-
champ; Previous. llG. Siwms; Central
Trust. Us. Hewitt; Gala Day, los Nc
Canerty; Rowland 10, Will White; Ar
quebus. 100. DOegett. Demagogue. 10;
Ilandsen. Jos, Clayton; Ruby Lips, 100,
II. J.. Lewis
It was the general opinion Of all that
never before iE Tie history Of the buturity
was 10 so open "a race, and further that II
Hamburg were there the others might as
well stay I'm their stables as far as Win
ming was concerned.
AS to the favOrite among the betting
men. 10 looked very much like Gibraltar
or Howlaud especially as the latter was
said TO have improved immcasurably in
the last few weeks The good race Of
Gibraltar at the Brighton track last week
made him a strong choice, although II
was argued that that was but "a half mile
race. and il bad yet TO be determined
what she would do on the route.
rriels great speed in the spring was
undoubted and his trials have been en-
tirely satisfactory 10 his trainers, ana
then with Sloan up he is sure 20 be re-
cock Robin. the light weight Of the
Keene string IS good just now. and his
record was such a good one that he was
Daly's trio-Briarsweet. Grand sachem.
and Amazonian-were said 90 be In prime
condition, and with Taral on Briarsweet,
Phe will certainly have many hackers. par
ticularly as she is fun sister TO Dr. Has
brouck. one of the ereatest spfinters IN
Frohman IS a very doubtf~l starter. Mr..
Gideon saying his work was not satisfac-
tory enough.
one Of the horses respected by many is
Previous who never performs twice alike.
but where be has been I'm the race with
the quality has always performed well.
plaudit another Western representative.
comes East with a good reputation. and
I'm the opinion of his trainer he has rare
chance 10 win.
As for Gala. which Mr. McCanerty
will ride at over weight there VIII Dee
fnuch Cu~'ositv and Ar0uelus H9nscl and
Ruby Lips are sure 20 meet with much
support. In fact the layers or odds are
likely 10 have their hands full, even n
only a dozen OF the lot 80 10 the post and
that number is certain 10 appear. while
the chances are that nearly all VIII go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24
Tho Cnllrctors Onlce 70 Stnr.

WASHINGTON, August 23.-General
3rady's desire TO take the revenue ONCE
from Richmond 10 Petersburg will prob
ably receive no encouragement from the
Treasury Department before he makes a
formal application for the transfer, and
n he ever does bring the matter up oiii-
clallv il Is likely 10 be sQuelched.
Treasury officials say there is nothing
whatever for the government 10 gain by
moving the office from the business CEN
ire Of the district 70 The great inconVen-
ence OF "A majority of persons having in
terual revenue transactions, tlarOugh II
might be more convenient In several ways
10 Colonel Brady.
IL rs presumed that protest against any
chanee will promptly follow any action
by the new collector, and these Will be
carefully considered.
There is no C0ncealment Of the fact that
the Department would welcome such pro-
tests. as such changes In locations as sug-
gested I'm this instance are considered eX-
tremely dem0ralizing 20 the service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24

PESITAWUR. August 3.-The Afridis
made an attack upon All Muspeda az y
o'clock this morning. and upon f"rt
Maude shortly after 10 o'clock. Both are
garrisoncd with Khyber natives.
The enemy is also entering Khyber
pass.
Gen. w. Scott has sent artillery TO the
pass to shell them If possible The ar
tillerv was accompanied by the ninth
Bengal Lancers.
sINII,A. August 23.-There are persist
ont rumors here to-day that Fort ALI
Musud and Fort Maude. which were at
tackled this morning by the Afrids have
fallen into the hands Of the enemy. but
there IS 10 official continuation OF these
reports.
municatlon from the Amheer Of Afghan
istan in which he denies all responsibility
fCr the rising Of the Mullahs or fanatical
priests Of the different tribes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24
Ncrrocs 10 Have a Ticket.

STAUNTON. VA, August IA mass
meeting OF negroes OF Staunton and Au-
elista county is in session here to-day. IL
is well attended. ana the negroes are in
AN the glory Of oratory and water melon.
The speakers are earnest in their denun-
citation Of the plan Of distributing ma
ulnal patronage in Virginia. where they
claim over 100000 negro voters, and get
nothing OF the spOils. The mass-meeting
elected twenty-five delegates 10 the ne
gfo Congress 10 meet In Richmond Sep
tember 9th.
RESOLUTIONS rcpudating the action Of
the recent lynching meeting of the Re
publican state Committee In not calling
a convention were passed. The leaders
say they will certainly have a conVen-
ton and State ticket without any fusion
with POpulists and gold bugs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24

HOTEL CHAMPLAIN. y. y, August
29-The closing entertainment OF the
Presidential party al the hotel took place
i'm the dining room at $3.50 O'Clock tonight
and was extremely ludicrous, the colored
walters forming the talent.
The President was highly amused. Inc
,artv LEFT Tonight on a special train Of
three cars. the sleeping car ldor' Mr.. De
news car No. 100, and combination
smoker and baggage car
The party consisted OF President and
Mrs Mckinley and servants oecI'saIy W ot
War Alear and Mrs. Alger, Major Pruden
OF the White House. and Assistant Sec
retary Corteleau.
Abner Mckinley and family did not ac-
companv the President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24
Times Of sunday morning contained the

Times OF Sunday morning contained the
following.
Two young people. mere children, ap-
piled TO the City Clerk at Hampton ye8-
ferday afternoon for a license 10 marry.
They told that official that they can
from Richmond. and that their names
were Wilson h. Reames and Grace But
Ter. The clerk plainly saw that they We're
not eligible TO marry on account or the.t
age, and so informed them. The woulo-
be groom however. was not phased anu
as he turned 10 leave the once re-
marked, "Oh, well. Oracle. don't mind.
Wen 20 over 10 North Carolina and get
married. They don't ask how old you aie
IN that State"
Mr.. Reams called at The Times
Office yesterday morning and stat
ed that while he and the yourg 9
lady mentioned were I'm Hampton
with the excursion party that neith-
er u them entertained any such thought
as is ascribed 20 them. and that he Meth
Cr entered the clerk office nor said any
thing 90 any one upon such subject.
lie is OF the opinion that some one has
put up joke upon them, and naturally
feels inccnsed at the annoyance 10 has
caused the young lady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-24

7tis Committee of the Natiounl Lar Asso-
c,nt on heetsin Cleveland.
crrNElAND. ONO. August A.-One
t....,.t. .r fn, Rational har Association
f.. annual convention of which begins
.. Wednesday. went mto session To-Day
ftls tne Committee on Law Uniformity
tI. object OF which ls 10 h"thoHi%e an
r0uoraul particulars, ihe statutes Oh '"0
i'. .,.,.. States. The committee has been
at WorA lor several years anu W.
T.. .Irtadr .ttancd valuable results Us
r..... Iornaatons broad ANA deep. Ihose
....... f,-dav were thc President Juube
.r..n d. Brewster Connecticut Aluei'
I...na Npw YORK, Assistant secretary
Iu.r. j. FRANKLIN Fort New jersey
Alaor Peter 81. Moiorum' savannah :
.to.n a. lIehhure Chicago; Chaflea r.
libbv President of the Maine Bar Asso-
citation. prank A Higgins ana hanninai
~. namlu. Manei Robert Williams ana
Louis b.. Massct FLORIDA, W. +. Mckae'
Virginia. Judge john a. StiNes. Rhode IS
lanu. Amassa b.. laton Rhode isi"hu' anu
David a.. Mouh.ustou. California
Tnc committee reported tnc same officers
as tDosc of the past year. with the eN-
ccnUon of the President who was MAJOR
~. Mcldrum. OF Savannah.
Tho officers are. President Judge l.
Brewster. Connecticut Nlce-fresidenI
Julee Campbell. Denver, Secretary,
James h. TlmsOn. Boston. Assistant-Se-
crctary. Albert b. Henshei New York.
The active Secretary is j. Moss Ives.
Tne committee was az work upon the
task of having the States adopt uni-
form law upon negotiable paper.
leonard L. Jones, OF Boston, who was
ASSIGNED hy the committee to prepare a
uniform act upon sales. Will not owing 10
illness. be able 10 be present until next
year
The committee will resume its work to-
morrow.