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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
THE NEW TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

Capt Tuley J. Mitchell said yesterday
shat he was expecting the ..material for
the new telephone exchange daily 1t
would have been here before this time.
but the washouts had so delayed all
traffic that it might he II day or two yet
before it arrived
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
A NEW BOARDING HOUSE.

Nice front rooms, hot and cold baths,
large front yard, accommodations first
class. No. l0i corner Henry street and
sixth nvenme. near new postOiIice
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
FRENCH VEIlINGS
AT Half Price.

Another lot Genuine Chenille Dol Vail.
inge at 19c yard.
The demand for the l9c Veilings las,
week was go pronounced that We made \
special effort TO secure another iot which
wo have iust receiVcd.
BLACK Fish Net Yelling In number OF
new ahd rlch designs These Veilings
until now were sold for IS cents. There
VIII he great selling here this week, for
me PRICE Is. per yard. ..:s'i9c
Inc chenille c Spotted Yelling. in
Nil colors and black, the regular a5c
pnaiitY,will be sold here this week FOR. per
w, i....,'.' '-..--, ..........15
ltit is better quality or Chenille Yelling
yOu are LOOKING Tor. we arc able 10 please
tou 49, -, .........-- ........ IDC
500 yards Sewing SILK Yelling, in nj.
'e'e. 49,. ........... ............ 1Dc
BRUSSELS Net, ~ inches wide, reduced 70
25c yard.
six Mallnc Not, p inches wide, in all
colors reduced 10 bic yard.
Large Chenille DO, Yelling. Is inches
wide, reduced TO SIC yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

We are Offering some great
M& bargains in brand new Bicycles {:
1Eazzs 96 Crescents, $50 models, ut $40:
2E9A !'6 Crcscents, $40 models ut 81.
ETA We have only il few of these
" ~. wheels at this price. Speak
quick ii You want one
ROANOKE CYCLE co.
T.. J.. Flippo, Mgr.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
AT ST. JOHNS.

At st. Johns Church tomorrow at / |
O'Clock the rector hopes to he present and
assist in the service Rev. X. w. Patton
will Oiliciatc ut the .i::i0 D. H. service.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
SOME LOCAL NEWS
w. X. ANDREWS & CO,
2l9 Salem Avenue,
Also COKE AND WOOD.

Remember that we inaugurated year
ago the now popular prices, 50 - and 81
Tor coal. See; We lead. others somr-
time follow. J. H. WILKINSON & Co.,
102 Third street W. phone 310.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
EVERYBODY INVITED

10 examine those $50 leather quarter
top buggies at the Virginia Carriage
Company. Also to get their prices on
full leather top iuGgies delivery wagons
and all kinds of repair work. All work
guaranteed
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
DON'T FAIL TO SEE

Those beautiful steel cngravinss that
we are giving away for twenty wrappers
of Crystal Spring or Magic City Soap.
Ask your grocer and he will show them
to yon. Write your name and address
plainly ami mail with the wrappers to
the Crystal Spring Soap Co., Roanokc,
VA
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
CURE GUARANTEED.

II. NJ. Stnrkey, who went to New York
TO have an operation performed for Il
blood wnrt, not Il cancer rs WAS stated,
has returned very much improved, AMI
the physicians guarantee IL permanent
cure.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
THE PIANO CONTEST.

The contest for the piano will he dccid-
ed as soon as Congressman Otey officially
declares the exact figures. Several differ
ent reports have been sent out and the
matter was left to rest until Maior Otey
sends The Times an official count of the
vote cast
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
SOME GOOD HOUSES.

Read The advertisement on the sixth
page Of The Times to day of Il. +. b.
lIartsook u Co. They have added IL new
list of very desirable houses for rent mt
very moderate rates, and also have some
very fine prOperty for sale.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
MIR. HOGE's SUCCESSOR.

In Richmond yesterday w. r. BundicL,
OF Onancock. was elected chairman of the
State prohibition committee TO succeed b.
Lacy IIoge, of Roanoke who has resigned.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

Mangns X Paynter, the Commerce
street shoe dealers, are Offering some rare
bargains in special lines of ladies' and
gents shoes.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
STOP AT HOPCROFFS

and get something ~ read, smoke and
chew. y full line of cigars tobacco,
stationery and candy. The latest maya
zines AMI daily papers always on hand
Jefferson street
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
J. J. COX I'LL.

j. j. Cox, the proprietor of the ST.
James Hotel, is confined to his he'd by
sickness DR.. Iznrd was called in last
night and found him III a very high fever,
which may result in typhoid fever or
pneumonia.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

Half seasoned sawed oak blSGks nre
best for the new style of stoves We
have them. Also Alma coal at So - per
ton. Foarti Coal Company, 20 1.2 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
ST. JAMES ARRIVALS.

NJ. B. Morris, T.ynchburg; T. f. State,
Chicago; T.. j. Hutchinson, phiiodelphia:
II. II. Levi, Lyncnburg; and r. y.
Brickey, Shenandoah. were among the
guests registered ut the st. james yester.
day
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

Mr.. +. H. Pluemachcr has connected
himself with j. T.. Rogers x, Co., No. II
South Jefferson street, and will now
push the piano and organ business
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
DO YOU WANT COAIY
DO YOU WANT WOOD
DO YOU WANT COKE

W. X. Andrews !: Co will furnish you
either or all. Call ut their office 2l9 S;t.
lem avenue, or phone No. 10.
Then listen for the beIled teams
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
TOWELS. TOWELS

100 dczsn 1880 all linen Fringed
Huckaback Towels at Toe; worth i2Hc.
Unusual vslue.
100 dozen real neavy mote thu 4iz }
4ix22 IL ches, sll linen Huckaback Tow.
els, worth l5c.
4ox22 ready Hemmed Linen buck
sback Towsls at l219c; worth lSc
SO dozen eXtr large. extra heavy aem-
stitched HucKsback Towels at CSC Ach;
wo tn 3Sc.
24x4S. very large, you see, Satan Da-
mssk Fringed Towels a: csc; North
81 l. &c.
i4x2O. heavy full Bleached DEM
stitched Damaak Towels at 29c: wer;h
39c
Just opened great line of Turkish
Towels-nl( OF them special values.
Turkish Bath Towels st SO.
1Sx39 Turkish Towels at IOc.
4sx2l In very heavy Turkish towels
at lS PC.
56x27 inch very heavy Turkish towels
at 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

We have IL bargain in two second. hand
upright pianos for this week. i. T..
ROGERS X CO, No. II South Jefferson
street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
STOLEN.

From the Office of the Roanoke Street
Railway IL double barrel shot gun, made
by the National Arms Company; weight
about l.2 pounds: has crack in wood
OH right side of triggers; slight dent in
under side os each barrel about the mid
die; right hammer is loose and does not
match the other. Suitable reward for is
return, or information leading to its re-
covery. j. w. HANCOCK,
Room lO1 Terry Buildinm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

WE WILL have to-day fine Lamb,
Nation, Veal, Smoked Sausage and
Hams of our own curing, besides II lot of
fine beef. PALACE MEAT MARKET,
corner Henry and Cam nbell streets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
Linens !! Linens !!
Take Napkins,

so dozsn x Napkins all pure linen,
full b!eached Damask. a. soc, worm 75c.
all pure Linen Napkins. German
Manufacture, very heavy, at Jc
AT Soc, very handsome quality. nice
smootb.full bleached, Irish Damask Nsp-
kine, 5.S s!za, would be caeap at 81 90.
22-inch, fall bleached, strictly all
Linen Dsmssk Napkins. q. 81 90
SPECIALIZE dozen q all linen ans
quality Bleached Irish napkins a. only
81 SO; worth So d.zen.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
EGGSt EGGs, FGGsl

II you want TO get plent, OF eggs Use
Pratt's Poultry Food. \ guaranteed egg
producer. EASTER FEED co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

WHEN YOU GO to the new postonicc
To morrow drop in at jacks news depot
and get your Worlds, Journals and
Heralds.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
See the New Lines!
Some New Things in Dress Fabrics

some new llIngS IN Dress Fabrics.
At soc, the yard, we are selling the
very best fine Worsted Finished Storm
Serge, 50-inch wide, you ever saw in
your experience at the price. just the
thing for snug Elton Suit.
Great lines OF finer French Serges, at
csc, 39c, 45c and soc; all the shades.
At CSC the yard, 10 pieces OF pretty
large figured Black Mohairs, still very
popular for shirts; the best you ever
saw.
AT soc, the New Etamine weaves,
4G-inch wide, all.wool, worth Csc, both
navy and black.
At soc the yard. fnll 80 to 30 inches
wide, finest quality German Henrietta.
The former 75c grade; all the shades
and black.
Very large designs in figured Black
Goods arc the things; OF course we have
them, lots OF them, the best made IN
the world.
Priestly's very handsome qu.lity
large Satin Duchess effects, in figured
woolens. great range of styles and ousli-
ties, at SOC, 75c, 79c. S5c snd 81 100. It's
snperb assortment.
Another Is q 50-iuch wide Plain Wool
Canvas at SIC. very fine quality. worth
every cent OF Sl.OO.
A very new thing. 4s-inch wide
Figured Ail.wool Canvass Cloth, the
pretsiess thing you ever saw; only s5c,
instead Of its real value 81 on.
Have you seen the hand: ONE things
in Wool Canvas, or rather Grenadine
effects We sre showing at 81 CO? We
show few prices in our north wi, dow,
44-iDch wide at Sl.O0 Tn, nobbiest
tnings CT the season.
Al 25c the yard, great range of &c
itch wide slt-woo novelties for too
spring season, 80 or nore different
styles, all desirable, all new, Ill OF
them extra values.
A. 400 tho yard. Shepherd Checked
DRESS Goods, all wool, very inc effec,,
very stylish for skirts and suits, worth
soc, our price 40c.
a. sec, the very sSeless Shepherd
Checked Dress Fabric OF the reason.
Makes swell skirt with combination
waist. Secure them before they are
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

CALL FOR the Pink ut Jacks news
depot to day.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
HEIRONIMUS ( BRUCH'S 5.
2O6 Commerce Street.

WITH tn the rush of business among Spring Goods gath
~ s srs volume each succeeding day now; Many
most desirable always go fist, aud can seldom
be had again.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
VEILlNGS

To Yelling Buyers: We're Roauoke's
greatest headquarters FOR Veilings-aud
were the City, greatest centre for lar
gain prices. Enirc now stock for the
Spring and Summer or the best 1897 styles
now on display,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
Mourning Goods,

We always keep fun line OF mourning
good, including crane. nuns yelling,
dull finished faille and fancy armure.
Mourning wells OF all descriptions are
also always In stork For styIes And
prices we respectfully refer you 10 the
Following pricclisi:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
Wash Goods DEPARTMENT,

"uo'i aoouo w pustilltliu
New PerCaIes, Sc inches wide,
only &c yard.
New Finished PerCa|es.
36-inChes wide. onlyI2HC.
New Outings. just the thing for
Wrappers, only IOC per yd.
New Outings, suitable for Eoys'
Shirts, at &C..
New spring line ViCuna Cloth,
for wrappers, at l0C yard.
New line of Shrunk Duck, only
IOC per yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
PIQuES. PIQuES.

We are showing the creates. Ines of
White Piques Won ever saw. l. .akes
in the whole PiQue family.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
BLACK NUNS Wells
With Border. Elch.

TN 4NV-No hII.N'
S6zi inch, each. So rs. $. 90. &e.gS
S6xbt inch, each -. 81: 20, So 90. -. IN
4!xG1 inch, each. ............ ~; SS
a2x72 inch. each.. ~l.a5 aud SI.5O
ALLSliK NUNS VElfS. HEN.
STITCHED BORDER.
aixiS inch ...........,. .. Sass, NJ %
A Full Line OF Imported FACE Wells
With Grape, SILK. aud Chiffon BORDERS.
"5c. Zoe, zoe, 65c. zoe. poe ~ Each
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
White Gouds Department,

white LIQUIDS Department.
200 pieces White Check Main.
sock at &C, 7C, &c, I0C,
i21le and 70. ~, 1t,
200 pieces White india Linen,
regular goods. at Sc, &c.
IOc, I2Hc and up
White and coIOred 0rgandy (twO
yards Wids) al CSC, Csc
and Soc.
impartial Long Cloth, channels
finish II yards for Sl.I5.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27
Small Cords,
Large Cords,

Figures.
Some fifteen or twenty ssyles-teom
Sc the yard TO 50c-everything and any
tninR you may wsnt. A specially new
featIie is . Heavy Welt Piqua with
metal colored printed spots In gcld and
silver at acc. A very new feature. War
rsnted TO wash.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

''I rs - ~~>f-7~> <a.--~- pUARM.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

Il. w. SPINDLE & Co,
No. 5 Campbell avenue :. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-27

''Prescriptlons Ted Only by Graduates in rharmnoy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07
Rescued From the Grave.

Eric, Pa, Sept G Especially On Frilay
evening, Mrs Mary Mnrshaps, wife Of a
laborer in North East Township spparsnt.
ly died. She had been III for soms tne,
and had been suffering from II wasting
disease.
saturday evening when the undertaken
brought the casket and shroud and neigh.
bors were preparing to cnshroud the Lody,
they were Mortified to find tho body warm
and animated Rcstoratives were applied
and the woman, rallied sufficiently to be
able to sit up.
Slo then announced to her friends that
she would expire in u few hours. At the
expiration of the time she again fixed the
hour of her death, but up to the present
time she is still alive.
The superstition is that tho woman had
been in u swoon. She has II family of
eight children,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07
PATENT APPLIED FOR.

Elmer f. Vance, the author Of "Patent
Applied For, is u literary and dramatic
pioneer, He was tho first to cut away
from all of the conventional traditions of
the stage, and blazcd out on an entirely
new path to fame and fortune in that
wonderful and greatest success of two
decades. 'Tlle Limited Mail"
Tbs big, new production, while built
up9c eatlrely new lines is yet greater
novelty. and is as genuinely unique in its
ct1sti octiun asst is thrilling, yet human
IL action.
Mr. Vance believed that il he could tell
story with very little dialogue and a
great deal OF action. and at the same time
apcentuate the various scenes with novel,
yet appropriate, mechanical effects and do.
vices. in other words. to make the real the
feature of his productions, tLat he would
not only touch responsive chord, so far
us public appreciation was concerned, but
at the same time reach higher plane OF
stage art. This is tho rule he went by in
constructing 'Patent Applied For" and
our citizens will soon havo an opportunity
OF deciding for themselves as 1t will appear
at the Grand Opera house 0 Friday and
Saturday evenings with Saturday ma.
Deo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07
EIkton Fair,

Elkton, Md, Sept. 6.-The Cecil county
fair will open ut Ekton tomorrow. The
grounds havo been greatly improved by
the erection Of a new fence and new build.
iilgs, The track has been put in excellent
condition both for trotting and running
races, and as tho entries comprise anex.
cellent class of horses, good sport may be
expected Secretary Tucker. with six as
sistants, was kept busy to-day classifying
the entries and making various other ar.
engagements necessary to insure the success
OF the tar
The entries in oil the departments are
encouragingly large, notably SO in the
household and fancy departments, in farm.
ing products and in poultry and fruit de-
partments. The display of swine will out
class all former exhibits The exhibitors
in the various departments are from all
parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania Della
ware and New Jersey. ,~ssa
Tho president of the society is George S.
Wooley of Chesapeake City. r. Porter
Lusby, of Ceclton, is vicc-president Geo.
II. Ash, of Elkton. treasurer. and John
NJ Tucker, secretary. The managers are
Harry c. Mcdowell, 5. J. Arbuckln, r.
Porter Lusby George r. Ash, George S.
WoOlcy and Manly Dreuueu.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07

Tho Baltimore & Ohio r. r., announces
reduced rates from all points on its line
east of the Ohio River far tho National
Encampment of tho Union Veteran Leg.
ion, at Columbus, Ohio, Sept 221 aad 23i.
Tho tickets will be sold for Mi trains Sep.
TENDER 18th to 2lst, valid for return until
September 2Tth.
BY taking the historic B. g. O., an addi.
tional interest will be added to tho trip, as
that line follows the banks Of the storied
Potomac for many miles, passing through
Point of Rocks and Cumberland In nd.
dtion 10 the interest, attached to the To-
calty, tho scenery in this region is the
granlest On the Continent.
Through JraiIs run direct to Columbus.
carrying Pullman sleeping cars
For further Information, call on CT nd.
dress nearest b. & o agent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07

/ The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Hallier
yyas buried from the residence Of Charles
g. Wiltbanks on Wednesday last. Inter-
ment at Grace cemetery, Concord pike
Tho IN ls b. Vance has torn down his log
house which has stood for nearly two hun
dred years, and Is building handsome
frame dwelling in its stead. Harry Draper
Is superintendent OF tho work.
i John Talley of Talleyville had two horses
10 die lately, one from Il nail in its foot and
She other Toll and broke its neck while
running.
F'rank Pennington had o Lorsc and I.
hog to die lately.
The barn of Penrose II. Talley near
Harvsy's Station was burned last Thurs
day with nearly all of his best household
goods which were stored in the barn until
his new dwelling house was finished which
was about ready for Mr.. Tal!cy to move
into.
Bethel NJ. Z. Church was broken into
lately, but the thieves got no booty.
Mrs. William II. Powell is on the sick
List.
RpDEHT 'rhIJEy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07

~ lntsrestlng ceiored.L I'D Leaves Home
= q Washington Because 1t Was
"Too Slow"

Before Judge Ball in the Municipal
Court this morning, officer w. j. Massey
charged George 4. Bogg. and Robert
Cosdus, colored, with disorderly Conduct.
a tlne OF u and costs was imposed.
William Moyce was fined 80 and costs for
being drunk. Jones DouGhsrty was rated
ct u and costa for similar offence.
y Officer Hebron charged Frederick
Brown. colored, with acting disorderly on
the street.
He refused to stop oursing when ordered
by the officer. A fine Of s3 and costs was
, VIM. Page colored, was charged with
disorderly conduct by Roxie Cammomile.
Last night he refused to leave her house
and broke the lamps and glasses and then
struck Roxie when she tried to put him
out.
IN Name Jeans for the defense deposed
\ that Roxie and another girl struck him
In the head with tunblers. While Page
3 tried to get glass he upset the waiter.
y Page got out OF jail on Saturday and
Awent to get his clothes from Roxie's house.
Vie was ordered to pay tho costs.
Al Mary JagodEowski was charged with
she larceny Of a looking glass, the property
OF John A. Bader
On Saturday night. August 20. she was
discovered leaving the store at No. 22l
king street with the mirror concealed
under her shawl. The mirror finally dis
appeared on Saturday night.
Il A search warrant was secured and the
stolen article found at her house. The po-
lice are of the opinion that the woman
has mania for taking things not her
own.
alShe resides at No. 1903 Bird street. She
stated that she. bought 1t of one of
her boarders. She then stated that the
sboarder was present when she bought it
OF some man. The case was continued I'm.
iii TO- morrow morning.
Patrick Dillon WINS held in $1,000 bail for
the court OF General sessions to answer tho
charge OF gambling. The charge of lar.
)sency of n lot Of scrap iron was held up
kgainst Harlan I. Patton andEdward An.
0erson.
Samuel Taylor was bright colorcd lad
ut 10 years of age He was born at AlexaI.
dria and his mother being dead his father
placed him in home in Washington:
The managers promised to got him Il
place outside. They refused to do so and
chen he determined to 60 see the world on
his hook. He told tho court that tho home
was too ''close" and he wanted home in
the outside world. He will be taken care
of by the society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children, He is bright lad
and will easily get a home.
/ The Polish woman was willing to do
Svithout her witness and informed the
court She was held in s2)0 ball for ap.
pearance at the General sessions court
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07

GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
-. SOWING THE WIND"

= .--' SOWING THE WIND"
QFew plays that have been written with.
In the last decade have attracted half the
attention and comment bestowed on sgd.
ney Grundy's Sowing the Wind" which
comes to Grand Opera House on next Wed.
nesday evening.
The public was at first mildly shocked
at the frankness with which the disting-
cate social problems of civilization, but II
was soon discovered that this treatment
OF the subject, while audacious in Its dar-
ing, was serious and earnest, and withal
SO skillful that 1t could not effect the
modesty Of q school girl. Its healthful
moral tone was conceded on oil hands
The story Is that Of a girl thrown upon the
world from babyhood, without lawful
parents, growing up concert singer In
the great city Of London, and winning the
highest triumphs in her iprofession. In
the midst of her career she ID mot and
loved by young man Of noble heart,
good faInily and comfortable fortune. The
girls name is Rosamond and that Of her
lover Ned Armesley. Ned is the adopted
son Of one Brabazon, an RristOcratic elder
ly gentlemen who In his younger years,
had made a conquest of q beautiful girl,
Helen Gray, by name, whose inferior SO
cial position forbade the idea OF marriage
and several months after their separation
the child Rosamond was born. Brabazon
rever learned of the existence of this child
and the mother pursues the DOWN. ard
course marked out for such as she When
Brabazon is informed Of Ned's engage
ment he finds that the girls birth is en-
velopcd in mystery, and no forbids tho
marriage. This is the foundation Of the
thrilling situations and fiery dialogues
that follow. Ned remains true to Rosa
nond and is cast off by Brabazon. Tho
girl appeals to the old man in behalf of
her lover and herself and she is repulsed.
She attacks the masculine Sex for Its treat.
ment of womankind and BrahaZon, re-
Wondering his own guilty pas undertakes
TO excuse men of his kind. Tho contro-
versy or WIS in interest and intensity. and
the final scene between them Is almost
tragic IN the passionate extremity to which
the contestants are wrought up.
Their true relationship is finally dis.
closed iii 10th and the play ends. There
a'e uthel characters and other interests in
the llay but lhey arc merely incidental,
serving to Introduce the proper amount Of
comedy and assist in developing tho main
PLOT,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-07
g I 8. tS, vsF1c s. ) oTest Era.

Denver. Colo. Sept. I'VE are on
the verge Of q great era" remarked
Clarence King. formerly chief of the
United States geological survey. to.
day. 1.-THE time Is not far distant when
man can start out Of Denver and
travel TO Kl6ndike. stopping every night
at q mining camp. Already two Ameri-
can stamp mills are pounding away
on the borders Of the Straits of Ma.
gellan, and the day is approaching
when q chain Of mining camps will
extend from Cape Horn to st. Mich
ael's. believe we are about to enter
upon century which will open up vast
resources, and will be the grandest the
earth has ever known. Before the end
of the Twentieth century the traveller
will enter a sleeping car at Chicago.
bound via Behring straits for st. Peters.
burg, and the dream of Governor Gill
pin will be realized"