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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Dress Goods.

The department is fairly teeming with
big values. Eager buyers are constantly
crowdng along the counters ami buy
ing. Why not you:
pieces pretty Silk-strped Novelty
Dress Goods. 3S.inch, to be sacrificed at
SIC, were SOC. Come ut once
pieces assorted ally and silk.and-
wool Dress Goods, 40-inch, were SOC: in
order to close these odd pieces. they are
to be sacrificed ut half-price 25c. Come
early.
pieces beautiful French Checks, 49,
inch, we're S9c, marked down to ,jc
Great value here.
44-inch "Sea Shore" Sutngs.. gunran
teed to stand the test Of salt breezes, for
sea shore and mountains, black, navy
and dark green. with white stripes, very
marked favorite for separate skirts
value, 73c-it's here for only zoe. Don't
miss it.
Feathcr-weight black with white silk
pin stripes, for second mourning waists
simply beautiful, -H.inch, ,5c yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
AUGUSTA IS AROUSED.
Great Opposition to Proposed Appoint
mcnt of Il Colored Postmaster.

mcnt of Colored Postmaster.
Augusta, Ga, April ga few DAYS
ago Postmaster General Gary announced
to Il delegation of colored men from Geor.
gia. who visited him at Washington, that
it was the intention of President McKin-
ley to appoint to the office of postmaster
of Augusta, Henry Lyons, who is one of
the most prominent colored Republican
leaders of Georgia. When this announce
ment reached Augusta it caused sensa-
ton.
Augusta is one of the Oldest and most
aristocratic cities in the State, and only
white people have held the responsible
Offices, federal, State or municipal, which
are established here. Already the board
OF trade and the chamber of commerce
have arranged for special meetings to
protest against the Senate's confirming
Lyons appointment. and committees will
wait on Senators Bacon and Clay with n
petition that they use their influence to
the same end
The Mckinley Club. of this city, which
is composed of white Republican voters.
will also add its protest, and, to top the
matter off, will come mass meeting of
citizens of all shades of politics, who will
select an influential delegation to visit
Washington and protest.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Gents Wear.

a man is no less gentleman because
he saves all that's to be saved in the pur-
chase of his furnishings. Cents big
Puff Scarfs, made of fire summer silk,
the 50c sort, to go ut half, only 25c each
Excellent grade Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, ut 25c, or SOC suit
Fine French Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, the 10c sort, are here only Doc
piece, Or 8 for 81.
Mems Cambria Night Shirts, trimmed
worth SOC, here 81 1-2c. See them.
Mems Night Shirts, the best on earth
for the price, don't fail to see them, 4Sc.
Boys Night Shirts, nicely trimmed,
real good Muslin, only 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Pretty WashabIes Breezy. Soft.

The greatest sale of these beautiful
breezy stuffs ever inaugurated outside
veritable metropolis is now in progress.
Big additions of beautiful Organizes
this week.
Corded AIimosa at 6 4c, instead of 1Oc.
32.inch Organdie Duchesse. at Sc, in
stead of IL lie.
3G inch Printed Batiste for waists and
wrappers, in weight just between Organde
and Percale only 10c
y dozen or more of the new and popular
sorts at ~ l2c.
Beautiful Organdies that almost take
your breath away, only ~ Lee instead
of 2jc.
Exquisite French Organdies at 25c, in.
steal of :3c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
HOmespun Suitings.

These are the very popular things for
separate skirts and blazer or REFER suits.
There is in uncnding demand and u linn
tied supply, 81 if you want to get i'll the
swim" come early.
3G-inch Linen HomeSpun, II rare bar
gain, very cheap ut Zoe ana it's here only
15c.
Linen IIomespun Crash Suting, 80
inch, the 20c sort, here now for l9c
Pretty Striped Linen Homespnn Suit
ing, 29-inch, lie.
a9-inch Covert Cloth the FAD" for
wearablc and comfortable separate skirts.
only II &c.
Fine French Covert Cloth, full D.
inch, very pretty. only 20c
Striped Linen Twills for boys pants,
the 20c sort, now lie.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Domestic DoingS.

% pieces fine Zephyr Bingham, II for
mer II &c quality, beautiful dress styles
for ladies' and childrcEs wear, only Sc,
big value.
3G pieces Fine Dress Bingham in the
new spring styles, selling nowhere less
than Sc. it's here in all it's beauty for
only 6 I4c
Elegant Pcrcalcs in all the new print.
ings, So inches wide, only Sc.
Best Shifting Prints for shirt waists,
&c yard
Pride of the West Muslin, instead of
IL ! &c, here only Zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Breezy Black Goods.

Unusual values are to he found here.
32-inch Black Sheer Idian Linen, only
10c, worth 10 1-2c
Sheer Black India Linen full 10 inches
wide, only II 1-2c
Fine Black French Batiste, the lie sort,
here only IL Lee.
Fine French Organdie, black. . yards
wide, instead of SOC. here only 39c.
Finer grades Black French Oroapdie.
, yards, ut 12c and soc.
Fine Swiss OIgandic in Black, &c
inches, l5c and 20C.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Ducks of Eli Sorts.

y great Duck season is already assured,
If heavy advance sales augur anything.
White Basket Duck, here only Zoe,
worth II &c.
White Duck, extra linen finish, the
great fnvoritc for skirt-and blazer suits,
IL /. PC
Fast Black Fine Russian Duck,
II lie.
Fine Navy Russian Duck, IL lee.
Novelty Russian Duck, II Ice.
Magnificent line of the new things in
tailor made" Suitings and Cycle Suit
ings, ut l2 &c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Pearls and Lacss.

You will want some of these to add
brilliancy, breeziness and beauty to your
commencement, evening or wedding
gown
Pretty Pearl Trimmings, not too clnb
crate, lie, 2Oc and PC yard. All kinds
of silk laces
Pretty Pure Silk Lace, inches wide,
only loo, actual value 25c.
Pure silk Lace, 8 inches wide, pc.
Pure silk Lace, IL inches wide, ONLY
Poe, positively worth soc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
FLYING MACHINE FOR CUBA.
Taken on an Expedition Which Left Sea
Isle CITY, n. j.


Philadelphia. April GA carefully
planned expedition left for Cuba last
night from place near Sea Isle City, n.
j. The supply of arms and ammunition
was taken from New York Saturday on
lighters and was put on tug between
Barnegat and Long Branch. The tug
went down the coast and WAS soon Joined
by another boat.
Off Atlantic City some Cubans and
Americans were taken on board. Still
further along steam launch put out
With another detachment, and later there
came squad from Avalon.
Getting out to sea, all on board, with
the munitions of war, were transferred
to n black painted steamer, which quickly
started south. There were none OF the
recognized Cuban leaders with the eXpe-
dition, because nearly all of them were
out of the country. There were some mil.
itiamen from this city and from Camden
on the trip.
The cxpediti m took Hotchkiss gun,
nearly 5000 rifles, 10000 rounds of am
munition, 1900 machettes, lot of med
icine, and what is known as an expert
mental flying machine, to be adopted, if
possible, to the use of dynamite.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28

All persons troubled with coughs,
colds, hoarseness, sore throat, etc, will
find immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers,
singers, etc, are invited to try them.
One of these drops put in the mouth be-
fore going to bed loosens the phlegm and
causes the patient to enjoy u comfortable
nights rest. For sale by ]. j. Catogni,
Salem avenue confectionery
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
DEATH IN PETERSBURG

Petersburg, April 27.-Robert Il. Hill,
one of Petersbnrg's oldest business men,
died last evening at his residence from
paralysis. He was born in Petersburg in
January. 1917. He has been in business
in Petersburg since 1888. From 1875 to
1889 he was in the leaf tobacco business.
lie was fer some years president of the
Petersburg Savings and Insurance Com
pany. and also president of the Ettrick
Cotton Manufacturing Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
GRAIN ELEVATOR BURNED.

Peoria, ILL.,, April GA fire, which
started Mt $50 tonight, completely de-
stroyed the Iowa elevator, the property
of the lowe Elevator Company, entailing
IA loss of nearly 100000 The elevator
had Capacity of 100000 bushels. and
cost S110,0 600. It was insured for $40, 600
About 100, 900 bushels of grain, valued at
500, 600, and fully insured, was destroyed
About thirty box cars were burned. The
origin Of the fire is unknown
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE FIRST WARD.-At the request
OF many friends, announce myself n can.
didate for the position of Councilman
from the First ward. and respectfully So
licit your vote III the Democratic primary
election on May the 9TH next Respect
fully, j. II. CUTCHIN.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
White PiQue.

There is an unusual demand for White
Pique and Marseiles for ladies' suits and
separate skirts We have just put in Il
big line. See them
Fine French Wells at II &c, lie, poe,
25c aud 33c yard
25c.
French Figured Marscilles ut 10 &c
zoe and 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28

Mr.. Hunter of the firm of Hunter &
Co., grocers, Salem avenue S. W.. says:
"One bottle of Skillman's corn, wart and
bunion cure cured me of dry letter in
moustache." For sale by VanI.ear Bros
Price Is cents per bottle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Black Silks.

We mention here but partial list of
the unapproachahle values If you want
a black SILK Waist or Skirt or Gown
don't let this opportunity pass UNDECIDED
BLACK Brocaded Duchesse all silk, 81
inch, only soc, worth G9c.
pieces Black Brocaled Duchesse. 90
inch, worth SOC, now 75c.
5pieces 22-inch Black Brocaded Ouch
esse, exquisite, large designs, only 81,
worth $1.25. See them.
Black Moire Velour for separate skirts,
2i-inch, only ST.
Brocade Grenadinc, new designs, Al
inch, only 81 yard.
44-inch Satin.striped "Mousselinen
Grenadinc, the latest and most beautiful
thing for overdresses, $3.50 yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
THE GOAL NOT REACHED.

Frankfort, Ky, April 27.-Only n for
NAL ballot was taken III the Senatorial
race yesterday. The agreement was
reached because OF numerous pairs that
did not expire until Wednesday, on which
day Deboe says he will surely be elected.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Shirts.

Business men need Shirts
that won't show dust and dirt
at the close of the day. My
Colored Shirts meet the need.
They have link cuffs, attached
or detached, and are worn
with white collars. There are
three sleeve lengths, short,
medium and long. They look
business-like, but they look
Swell" too.
They are zoe, $1.00, S1.25
and $3.50 each, aud they fit to
perfection.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28

Breakfast 25 cents; dinner, % cents;
supper, % cents. Meal tickets. 81
am using Armour's Chicago meats,
which are the best. j. j. Catogni's res
taurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
Sun B0nneis.

Just received another big stock of In.
dies misses and children's sun bonnets
in small checks and plain colors, pink,
blue, cardinal, navy and black, beauti-
fully Numbered. Get them now, we will
have no more this season, only 25c each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
DIVORCED FROM RICHMOND MAN.

Fargo, \. D., April 27.-Nlrs. Jean
nette Hancock, of New York city, secured
divorce to-day from John a. Hancock,
OH the ground of desertion. Hancock is
paymaster of the Chesapeake AID Ohio
railroad with headquarters at Richmond,
Va. Mrs. Hancock is said to be the
daughter of II prominent Russian politi.
clan, who is Il refugee in this country.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
lfmcc: 400 5enerson Street.


EIlZaDeGh, n. J., Oct. II, 1876.
Ely Bros, Dear fSirs: PLEASE accept
my thanks for your favor in the gift of n
bottle of Cream Balm. Let me say hive
used it for years and can thoroughly rec
ommend it for what it claims, if direc-
tions are followed. Yours truly,
(REV.) II. w. HATHAWAY.
No Clergyman should be without it.
Cream Balm is kept by all druggists.
Full size soc. Trial size 10 cents We
mail it.
ELY BROS, sc Warren St., n. Y. City.
We sell genuine Deep Rock Water at
our soda fountain. johnson s. johnson.
Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening j. j. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
CAROLINIAN FOUND DEAD

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Saratoga, y. y, April 27.-Richard
Long, aged 30 years, of Charleston, S. c
was found dead in bed here late last
night. He is survived by widow and
two children, who are at Charleston.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28

Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28

Fresh lot of Lowney's Chocolates and
Bon Bons just received ut j. j. Catogni's.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28

Point d. Esprit Laces. New Point
Nenisc Laces. Velenciennes Laces. ALI
over Laces, Is and 90 inches vide, soc
to So yard.
Have you seen the lovely Gauze Rib
bons? Come in and see them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-16

through all. -
Friends till DEATH" said tho abbot
and the two old men joined hands and
sat in silence for awhile
Tine world was brighter then than il
has ever been since" ne snid pr,scutly
as III thinking aloud.
But not so bright rs it will be-" said
Anthony, gazing through the western
window. The gables ana walls OF the old
town were dark, and "a dim veil was
creeping up the slopes anu hollOws on tho
hillsides; but the rocky peaks of the Do
bratsch stood ont sharp and clear against
the sky. flushed with the sunset glory
which melted softly away through shades
o paling gold till it met tho gray shade Wy
twilight.
1t shall come to pass that at evening
time IL shall be light said the abbot
Just then the bell rang in thr rofec-
tory. and hand in hand the two Old men
went down the stairs.
The pOttaga mothlnks has a bitter
taste this evening, sald the abbot push
Ing away his unfinished meal, and lean
ing back wearily in his chair.
No ono else seemed to lind fault with
the fare, but the over.watchiul suprior
mOtioned To one Of tho nOvices TO remove
the dish in front of tho superior, and
whispered 20 him to place it carefully in
his CELL Lator, 10 was remembered that tho
abbot sat absorbed and careworn, resting
his head on his hand, and that ateyensong
his voice falteied strangely. and his face
was dondly pale. But all knew that he
was SAD M heart on account of the scan
dal In tho monastery, and none gavo
heed 10 those symptoms till at dead of
night the whole community was aroused
by tho tidings that their superior had
been seized with mortal pain, and every
moment threatened tn DO his last Dark
suspicious were hintod against the cul-
prit, who had been allowed TO com
plete his labors In the ktch-
en- that night tefora being removed 60
the cell whero ho was 10 await the NOR
rows trial. Tho corridors were thrUnged
by aRitstcd groups listening for fresh re-
ports from tho sick room. Toward morn
ing suspicion swolled 90 certainty; a dog
which had eaten the remainder Of tho
anbct's supper lny dead i'm his kennel with
unmistakDle signs or InOrtal poison; tho
lay brother who stood sentinel M tho dour
Of Brother Johns cell had noticed a
g!eam OF unchristian joy on his OWL coun.
tenance when he hoard Of the aDbot's sick
ns ass. Another day found the sufferer
weak and sorely spent, yet seeming likely
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-16
ALL TO THE CHURCH.
Wealthy Fr. Van Rensse aer Joins
the Society of Jesus.

New York, Aug. le.~ ~ vow before God
and the blessed virgin and all the court
of heaven, and to you, Er McCluskey'
holding tho place Cf the father-generai'
perpetual poverty, chastity and obedience
to the Society Of Jesus. understanding all
according to tho same society,""
With this solemn vow the Rev. Henry
Van Rensselaer,, a direct descendant OF
the Dutch PATRONS n brilliantly intellec-
tual man and the possossor OF large 70 r
tune. gave his all to the Society of Jesu s..
FIR. Van Rensselaer, decided nearly 20
years ago to renounce the Episcopal faith.
In which no had been trained. Arch
bishop Corrigan ordained him in the
priesthood In ST. Patricks cathedral on
May 81. 1887, since which time he has
devoted himself most earnestly To the
work of the Society Of Jesus This de-
soendant of n famous house thus already
had given the church bis life and his tai
ents. He had left only his fortune, and
that willingly and eagerly he gave yester'
day.
Fr Van Reusselaer's wealth is a part
OF the great fortune the foundation OF
which was laid by killian Van Rensse
laer. the first of the Albany PATRONS
Coming to this country from Amsterdam
in the 18th century, he bought from the
Indians what afterward became the mn-
porial estate of the Van Rensselaers. This
included all of the present counties OF
Albany. Columbia, Delaware, Green and
Renssalaer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-16
The News Daily Story.

notitod tho ahbot's entrance till tho latter
sat dOwD beside him
II have been sorely troubled. Brother
Anthony" said the superior ".Iohp. tho
cook. he's boon found mt his old practices.
seen by several Of tho brethren, and
brought 10 mo for public cepsure''
lhe scribe looked up az the sad faoo be-
side him.
~ hat man mistook his vocation when
ho joined us; there will be neither peace
nor order among US while he remains. It
il well, perhaps. that no has broken the
rule openly aud must be Judged by the
chapter" ="
'Perhaps." " rojoined the other thought
fully; $40 must not.qlestion the leadinRs
cf Providence. Yoe would it had not
fallen Ia mo to pronounce sen tolce OH an
orring broti or !"
"My work IL Gone for today" said tho
scribe after n short pause. Wiping and
replacing his non with solemn care. no
tCrnsd back pags or two till be came TO
his Inst initial letter, and laid it Gefolo
his friend as IL 90 divert bis.tnougbts to u
more pleasant subject IL was gem of
missa!. painting. and represented in its
small compass bird sitting on its nest
amorR tall rhshes, tho little hcad turned
sharply % one side and the wntchful
owes directed toward corner where u
cbi.ds hand was PARTING the rleds, and
two littla ilaxen heads werc pressed close
together gazing M tho creataro; ther1 was
stretch of calm water beyond. and n
low range OF green hills slolel gently
from tho farther bank. The abbot uttered
an exclamation Of delighted surprise
'How well i remembor that evon-
ing he cried. ''It was you VINO discover.
cd the nest and brought me to look on 10
on our way home"
And you who saved me from SLIPPING
into the water In my heedlessuess, >" said
the scribe; Yours was ever the guiding
hand. r"
81 remomber. too, p" continued the abDot
"how your geo father child us for STAYING
out so late. and meant 10 caastis, us: but
the Miller's Andrrns Canu running In
with the news thar tho fever had left mis-
little sister. md the good man put up the
rod, SAYING there should bc no tears shed
on the dav on which God had restored n
roighbor's child 10 life. Many n lcDg
year has passed, Brother Anthony, since
thcn, since thon and looked no that nest
by the stream.
Five and forty years. sighed ire
other. "and all.are gone now save You and
4, VINO have been friends and brothers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-16

to struggle back to life The meeting of
the chapter. delayed by this untoward
event now assumed larger dimensions.
Tie Bishop OF Villaoh and the heads of
all neighboring monastgries were sum-
moned TO attend the solemn ceremony.
lt was no longer u question of convent
discipline, but a matter of lifo ani death.
Tho trial was a short ono many an evil
deed ana word wers remembered against
the accused, and not ono voice bore testi-
mony in his favor. He stood hcfore tbom
stubborn, stolid. the pcrsonilcation OF
dog0ed impatience, mover even attempting
to contradict his accusers The case, bad
40 IL was, was simple enough, the sentences
unanimous: Let the culprit be walled
up forthwith in the deepest vault Of tho
monastery, ana let the record OF his crime
DO buried with him At that awful
moment one of the monks rose from his
seat Ii was Brother Anthony, pale and
weary with long watching by tho bed OF
bis friend. In the name Of the good abbot,
whose feet were still trembling on tho
brink OF the unknown world, he pleaded
Tor moro lenient sentence, for one more
chance of penitence The criminals face
changed, and his eyes glanced eagerly
toward the speaker. But she Fishop in
measured toLes, replied This has
been tho sin Of the parricide; he must
share tho parricido's DOOM" and every
voice but one murmurcd its assent. "A
sheet OF parchment lay on the table, on
which scribe had written in Latin tho
minutes OF the trial; TO this the jud gos
affixed their signatures and left 10 TO bo
laid at the feet of tho wretohed man when
the sentence was carried into execution.
Then, in slow and solemn procession they
passed from the chapter house. One loud,
wild cry rang through the corridors. and
the pale monks crossed themselves re-
peating, "Licra nos "a mao
That evening the boil Of st. Blasius
tolled long and loud. and funeral mass
was chanted in the lighted chapel. And
then all was still. But the sentinels on
the walls OF the distant town noticed one
lamp burning till day again frightened
over the world. IL was i'm tho abbot
chamber, where two-g gray haired men
prayed feryently for mercy to n parting
soul
II was glorious summer morning in
the wear OF grace ls52 A faint mist par
TALLY veilcd the summit Of tho Dobratsch,
hiding senderly the riits and scars In It's
abrupt sides; the peaks Of the great Alps
r'so snowy line against the dep blue
sky. Birds sang In the woods ana swal-