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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06
CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
Judge Purnell Takes His Seat on the
Bench.

Judge Purnell Takes His Seat on the
Bench.
Richmond, Va, Nov. SIN the United
States circuit conrt of appeals these
cases were heard yesterday:
In case of j. G.. Strobet ct nj, ap-
pcllants, vs. NJ. Ferst's Sons & Co., APP
pellees, appeal from the circuit court of
South Carolina, mott on made and
argued by Vim. A. Barber, attorney gen
eral of South Carolina, to advance it,
w. II. Baker, appellant, VS.. Walter
Baker & Co., appellees, from the circuit
court Of the Western District of Vir.
ginia: motion of nppeliees to dismiss APP
peal argued by George G. Grattan. of
Harrisonburg, Va, and VIM p. Lutman,
OF Boston, Mass, for appellees, and Il.
L. Barton, OF Winchester, Va. and sub
mitted. Rose r. Copes, plaintiff in
error, vs. New England Mutual Accident
Association, defendant in error; in error
to the circuit court district Of South
Carolina; dismissed by consent Man
haitian Life Insurance Company, of New
York, plaintiff in error, vs. Agnes s.
Carder, etc, defendant in error, TO the
circuit court: district of West Virginia;
cause argued by T. w. Enslou, OF Hunt
ington, w. Va, for appellant.
Hon. Thomas II. Purnell, the newly
appointed United States district Judge
for the Eastern District Of North Caro-
lima. made his first appearance in this
court yesterday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06
RAISING THE QUARANTINE.
Alabama's Governor Takes Acsion-Ref-
ugees Advised to Return


MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov 5.-The State
quarantine MAS raised against ali places
by Governor Johnston yesterday and
persons, as we'll as freight, can come and
go to and from this State at pleasure.
Montgomery has raised her quarantine,
and with the exception of II few sur
rounding towns and the shotgun quaran-
tine in the county, all restrictions are of
here.
Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 5-Birming-
ham has had several heavy frosts, and
the mayor raised the quarantine against
all infected places. The railroads have
resumed their regular schedules.
Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 5-The board
of health has issued an official order ad-
vising refugees to return home.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06
LADIES' TAILoR-MADE SUITS.

Open tomorrow 80 new arrivals La
dies Tailor Made Suits. Ready 10 wear,
handsomely tailored and finished
throughout, ut only Sl2.5 each. Cheaper
than they can he made at home See
them.
FUR COLLARS AND FIXlNGS FOR
THE NECK
Now ready, choice line OF Fur Collar
ettes and Collar Capes for ladies, in Iurs
of all kinds.
Handsome genuine mink collar with
head and tails mt 50.
Marten Collar with S tails at So so
Imitation Stone Marten Collar with s
tails ut s.. 80.
Electric Seal Collars with tails at 81.
Genuine Stone Marten Collars with s
tails at $l3 so.
Fur Collar Capes at SO, So so, So, So up
to $l5.
Ostrich Feather Boas from lS'inches to
40 inches long ut So, $3.50, $40, $3.50
and $l4.50. See the stock.
DRESS GOODS.
In our dress goods department we are
now Offering some great values.
At SOC the yard. Swell Novelties, the
SOC sort.
At Soc, very Handsome Novelties IN
pretty stylish designs.
At 75c, 50-inch Cheviots in the popular
shades of Brown, Navy and Green.
AT Toe, very pretty two toned pobbled
effects, 4S-inch wide.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

At Zoe, very Handsome Novelties in
at i@c, the very popular Coverts in n
new style of this desirable fabric.
At zoe, all the new leading shades in
Broadcloths, iul 5Oinch wide
At 81 very handsome quality of fine
Broadcloth in the SWEETEST shades of the
season.
BLACK GOODS.
40 pieces of fine quality French Serces,
absolutely all wool. T5-day's value Soc,
our price Pc.
AT 29c, 10 styles in pretty jacquard
Effects in 36inch wide dress ifs,
worth 81 &c.
At 59c,, 50-inch heavy allwool Cheviots.
Diagonals, figures, etc. See them.
AT 75c and B5c. great line of the new
figures on .poplin .grounds-very desira
bic this season.
AT 75c, pretty things in Cheviots, and
all the newest 50-inch wide weaves at
this price
Priestly's Silk Warp Henriettas, "Eu.
doros,'' Melrose Cloths. etc. for mourn
ing dresses.
See this great range Of Black Goods.
IN THE SILKS
TO.MORROW-10 pieces of large fig
ured Satin Brocade, Gros Grain Silks,
worth 69c, at 55c the yard. Great value.
Get some of this
!, Everything in Underwear, children's,
ladies' and mems vests and pants, union
suits. ETC., ut prices which can nor be
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06
A CHANGE.

The coal yard known as Vaughan Coal
Company has been changed and is now
known as Union Coal Company, and
we respectfully solicit the patronage of
all union men of this city, rs we are both
union men. BY +. l.. Vaughan and Bud
Adams. 'Phone IT'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06
CHICAGo PRODUCE MARKEr,

DIR. CADY'S c ONDlTlON POW
DERS are just what II horse needs when
in bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 25 cents
per package. For sale by II. z. Barnes.
HE puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

The magnitude and completeness of the stock, the
matchabe values and the low prices raining in these
departments have parallel in this section.
Best values at smallest possible constantly the word
here Visit the store tomorrow for your purchases.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

Bicycle given away free. Goods cheaper
than ever. Gravatt's Fair, Salem ave-
nue..
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

OLD FAPERS for sale at The Times
Office. Good for putting under carpets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

20 different styles in Ladies'
All-Wool Black Kersey Capes,
made in the latest styles, with
box pleated backs, handsome
ly braided or trimmed with
beautiful braid garnitures, lined
and unlined, at 81, IS, $3.50,
IS, $40, $3.50, and SIS.
These Capes are very desirable
for ladies desiring good sta
pie garment. They can be
worn longer than any other
style garment. See them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

The up to-date assortment Of Cloaks
and Capes at Enock's Bazaar is worth
your inspection. Their Plush Cape ut
$2.9S and Astrachan Cape ut S3.4S are
unusual bargains. Their lower and
higher numbers are equally reasonable in
price.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

25 Plush Capes, % inches
long, trimmed with fine quail
ty black fur, lined handsome
~, made to sell at 81. SOTO
go to-day at s4.9S.
Better Grades Plush and
Velour Capes, comprising the
handsomest and most popular
novelties of the season, at
$50, $40, SIS, $40. SO, SIS,
$22. SO, $95, $3.50 and $50
each. See the great stock of
these.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

Fresh supply Velvet Candy in packages
loo, 15c and 25c boxes. at ATO,-NuS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-06

Fresh lot of Oranges from sunny Italy
received at CATOGNI'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-14
ALL ABOUT 7HB WOMAN OF FASHION.
Some Reasons Why the American Girl and
Her Admirers Should Be Grateful
to Her Wilmer
HOW TO TIE A GRACEFUL BOW.
The Reign Of the Plasron VeIvet-Turbans For Thos.
Who Cannot Wear Picture Hats-Wuis Heavily
Trimmed With Tals-Thc Queens B9u-
doir-Servant Girl Question
HOW TO TIE A GRACEFUL BOW.
dor-Servant Girl Question

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f0r the pretty gowns ODD '
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-14

one day wee Willie and his dog
SpraWiod on the nursery hoor
Hc had a. florists catalogue
And turned the pages o or.
Till am no once he gave spring,
"fiurrdhl' he cried with JOY,
Mamma here's iuft the very tnlns
TO give your little boy!
"For when we follows 20 10 school,
We lose our things. you know
And in that little vesubule
They DO get mixed mp 30.
and as you often say YOU can't
Take care of them for me,
Why don't you buy "a rubber piant
And ana umbrella trcc?'
-Caroiyn Wells. in September ST. Nlch
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-14
WAS NOT A WELCOME GUEST
What One Man Leared from
the Head Wrinkle-Eradi
Gator During a Busy Day

lie know he had no business there.
Tho women who came IN to have their
wrinkles smoothcd OUT cast elancos that
would havo burned large holes In him
had no not been partially protected by
d large purple screen with dcformed
storks on IT, Tho head wrlnkic-oradlcator.
however. had told him Co $40 rieht where
ho was and not mind her customers al ALL
lie did so and I'm the course of tho after
noon me- learned great deal about the
removing Of wrinkles.
Fortunately for him &C. was a rainy.
wet. and wholly miserable day outside.
Tho head wrinklc-oradicator explained
that business invariably was better ON
rainy days.
MY customers" she said. attend 20
their wrinkles whom they have no'nlns
else to do. Many of them come down here
ON pleasant days firmly resolved 90 nave
me treat them. but tho temptation of ine
shops .s too great. once they wander INTO
n dry goods store their good resolutions
are broken. they forecr an about me ana
their wrInkles. and all their troubles. 1
suppose ! should Doe the Same way II 1
bad the Time
Tho drst thing the uuwolcome guest
learned was that Che wrinkle expert mu.t
possess. aside from her ability 20 smooth
ont tho dreaded crow feet. ready ana
versatile tongue. and the gift or soothing
vrinkcd wom3ns mind a5 well as the
burrows Zoo hor brow
Greatly half of Tho treatment enc
sa'i Consists Boo convincing ms cusio-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-14

ODE boy As they went hand in han. %
school few years later they called lhtm-
selves swcothearts. When sixteen sum-
mcrs bad passed over their heads the'f
baby affection had rinened into love and
three years later they were mAffltu -
Kansas city Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-14

some % tho Parla newspapers are IN
"A state 0f wrathful excitement because
Nine Rejane during her successful sea-
son an Berlin, drank a toast 10 the ram
erlaDA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-14

According 20 a Dememra newspaper
the lizards knnsn as lealp1 hnd a reNy
sale ln the country markets because they
are delicious nncn properly cooked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
STATE ASSOCIATION
OF Maine Marksmen. The Maine State Shoot
ing Association. Formed.

Waterville, Aug. 19-(SpeciaD.-A
meeting of the representatives of tn,
different gun clubs of Maine was helt
in the studio of S. l.. Preble, this even
ing. Fifty marksmen We're present
The purpose of the meeting was to or
ganize State association. S. G.
Adams of Portland, was chairman, and
t. L. Wyman of this city, secretary
Mr.. Adams explained the object of thu
meeting and showed where there Nigh,
be advantages to the marksman under
a State organization that cannot be OBJ
tanned under the present condition. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, George L. Thompson of Bath
vice president, G. II. Hunnewell o:
South Danville; secretary, f. T. Wy
man of Watervile. An executive COM
mittee will be made up of members of
each gun club in the State, the officers
of the association TO serve on the COM
mittee eX-otficio. The name of the new
organization is The Maine State Shoot
ing Association. The officers and the
executive committee will have charge.
of the drafting of a constitution ana
bylaws of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
RATcHroRo sseeRs
At Pfepositlea d Operators 10 Use Calling,
and Piakerion Men.

Columbus, Ohio, Aug. ia rumor
that certain Pittsburg operators have
made statements that they intend to
resume even IL gatling guns have to be
used and Pinkerton men employed. is
characterized by Prevalent Ratchford
as a BLUM. He says:
There is but one Interpretation of
this statement, namely that the opera
tors prefer to shed blood rather than
negotiate peaceful settlement. They
cannot build stockades high enough or
strong enough in the Pittsburg district
to hold non-union workmen. and any
effort in that direction will fail. In the
first place there is no unanimity among
the operators and in the second place
they cannot hope to get non-union
workmen. Further than that the
opinion of the great public will of itself
defeat their plans. even though they
were agreed and non-union labor could
be secured"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
ON THE TRAILS TO YUKON.
One Is Blocked and Another Is Being Opened


Seattle. Wash, Aug 19.-The Asso.
ciated Press correspondent writes from
Lake Linderman as follows: Lake
Linderman. N. w. T., Aug. 7.-On
Lakes Linderman and Bennett there
are nearly 500 people actively making
preparations and building boats for ths
descent to the Klondyke. The Skae-
way trail is open and the first con-
tingent reached Tagish Lake on Thurs
day last. numbering 200 people. The
trail is nearly SO miles long and horses
are able to pack $50 pounds from Salt
Water to Tagish. Nearly 1000 people
are in camp at Skagway, and it is ex-
pected that they will reach the lakes in
10 days. That route will take nearly
all of the travel from Dyea route ex-
cept during the winter and spring
months.
The opening of the Skagway road is
sure to cause travel to continue as late
as September Is. At present the Dyea
trail is blocked with freight and pas
sengers, and to complicate matterssthe
Chilcoot Indians have struck fer 20
cents a pound which makes the cost of
flour laid down at this place $11 per
sack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
DIVIDED Hoxoas
And Yet watervilie Is Perfectly Satisfied With
Result Of Shoot.

I Waterville, Aug. 19.-(Specia).- We'll. it
is all over. We have divided honor with
Portland and are satisfied with the re-
suit. The second day of the Maine gun
clubs shoot was as good as the first, and
| the shoot was as close to the targets as
the day before, and the winners are sat
isfied. The visiting shootists are more
than pleased with their reception at the
hands of the Waterville marksmen and
the most of them will be here another
year.
Inc prime event of today of course was
the individual match, for the champion
ship of Maine, held Tor pne past year by
Major Walter Il. Reed of this city The
wind was pretty strong on the quarter
the sky for the most part was cloudless.
the temperature was excellent ana the
men III the best of form to begin the day.
The match was against 80 birds Our
champion, Major Reed, was suffering
from an indispositi6n, hut took his place
at the point of firing. He made the same
score that he made last year, which won
for him the championship &c out OF So
but Arthur Randall of Portland went him
two better and won the badge. Mr.. Kan
dali is on the score as Arthur" Mr..
Randall is one of the best shots in Maine
and the Waterville boys had recogn ized
in him a strong competitor. Some good
scores Were made by the members of The
local team. showing IA marked improve
lleHl over thelf position or last year.
Appended is the score of the Individual
ma tch:
Wyman, A; Honesty, 46: .Preble. 40; Lib
by. Al; Green. A: Dawson, 81; Adams. IL ;
Arthur. IS; Neal. A; Wilkes, A; Thomp-
son. ~; barton, 46; G.. w. Cobb. 40: Her
bert. 80; Rowe, 45; Ray. A: HunneweH
46; Greenwood. 81: Mayberry. 40; Dennis,
43: Williams, A; Bates. AZ; Jones, 3S; Har-
rington. So; Lord. IS; Gold Dust, Al; w.
Getchell, 81: Parsons. 81: Merrill. SO: Cor
son. 81; Blake. IS: Connor. 81 Howes "a (:
Weber 3S; Honey, Sc: Coombs, "a: p. r.
Cobb. 50: Stobie. AZ G. Getcheli. 81: Thay-
er. 80; Barton. SO; Soule, %: Shaw, 81.
The winners of the prizes in the 'aMer-
chanlise events" will be announced to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
National Tennis Championship.

Newport, R. l., Aug 19.-All of the
matches in the first round in the tourna-
ment of the national tennis championship
In singles at the Casino were played, to-
day, and barring two or three Of the con-
tests. none attracted other than passing
attention. Summary of the matches:
Championship singles, preliminary
round-J. P. Paret defeated G. p. Shell
don, Ga, 60, 6S.
First round-M. D. Whitman defeated
F. F. Brooks by default; II. S. Mahony
defeated ]. c. Goodfellow, GA. 60, 81;
H. A. Nisbet defeated ]. T. Willing. SIS.
So. Ga: B. c. Wright defeated j. A. Ry-
erson. GO. "a, 80. 81, 6-3: w. A. Lar
ned defeated G. l.. Wrenn, So So, So,
S-6; ]. D. Forbes defeated p. Mcmahon,
Gil. 6-3, 1-6 60; e. p. Fisher defeated
w. s. Bond, E6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, 64: M, b.
Smith defeated r. Stevens by default;
Evarts Wrenn defeated D. F. Davis, rs.
g., 60: ]. p. Paret defeated NJ. Good
body, 81, 60. Go; w. ". Eaves defeated
G. r. Bud.ong. GA, 40, Go, 6--3; .. Il.
Medley defeated E. T. Gross, 60. e..
g.; H. Ward defeated o. NJ. Boatwick
Gil, 60, 6-3: G. w. Lee defeated w. W,
Reese. "a. 81, (retired); L. f. Ware de-
feated r. Proctor. H. j. Holt defeated ri
X. McEnroe by default; L. E. Ware de-
feated Cushman, So, GO, 6-1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
PROPOSITION ACCEPTED.
This Government Unites with Canada In
Carrying Nails 10 The yukon.

Washington, Aug. .19.-Canada's prop
csition for carrying the mails one roun
trip month between Dawson City and
Dyea was formally accepted, this after
noon, by Acting Postmaster General
Shallenberger and the Canadian gov
eminent notified of the action. In this
communication this government Is
stated to be in readiness to assume its
share of the responsibility and Canada
Is urged to put the service into Oper-
alton at the earliest possible moment.
Dyea, which is 100 miles above Juneau
on the Lynn canal and Dawson City.
viii be declared International postal
exchange offices. The British mails
will be carried by the United States
from Victoria, B. c.. to Dyea.
The service will bring about the crea-
ton of postoffice at Dawson City, at
Fort Cuddy and probably at other
points.
The service will be under the imme-
date supervision of Canadian mounted
police. The carriers will be equipped
with dogs and sledges and have Indian
drivers. The first contract, at least,
will be for one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
GOOD WILL
Expressed In Secretary Sher-
mans Last Note
In Reply to Japan Who Is Assured
Her Rights,
The Right and Preprisiy d Anasxlns Hawaii
Is Insisted On.

Washington, Aug. tD.-Secretary Sher-
man has submitted to the Japanese
government an answer to Japan's last
wall to the United States. The answer
was delivered to Mr.. Hoshi. the Japan
csc minister, last Saturday. 1t Is in re-
ply to Japan's note OF July 10, which
up to that time had not been acknowl-
edged.
Mr.. Sherman's answer was marked
by its friendly expressions towards
Japan which give especial satisfaction
in view of the comewhat strained re-
lations resulting from the previous cor
respondence. Two features are brought
out by the answer: 1t reiterates the
position heretofore taken by the secre-
tary of state as to the right and pro-
priety of annexing Hawaii to the
United States. With this however. is
coupled an assurance that the interests
OF Japan in Hawaii will be fully safe
guarded. 1t also expresses satisfaction
at the plan of arbitration between
Japan and Hawaii. on the question Of
Japanese immigration to Hawaii. The
answer is largely an elaboration OF Mr.
Sherman's former letter, and the poll
cies expressed in no way differ from
those previously laid down by him.
Minister Hoshi has cabled the SUBJ
stance of the answer to the Toxic gov
eminent and the full text Of the answer
has been forwarded. 1t will not reach
Japan until Sept. Z, and no action may
be taken until he text is before the
Japanese foreign Office. The Japanese
igation is reticent over the dispatch
although there is no effort to conceal
the satisfaction felt over the friendly
spirit displayed throughout Mr.. Sher-
mans answer. The attention of the
Toxic government has been particular
ly directed toward these expressions of
good will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
Tenement Block al Mexico, Me-. Burned,

Rumford Falls, Aug. 19.-The large
six-tenement block in Mexico, witt,
stables in the rear, owned by Wallace
Stevens, was discovered to ba on fire,
wednesday evening, about $50 o'clock,
The fire was first seen on the roof If
the block and on the stable in the rear,
and spread until the whole block was
burned fat.
me block was occupied on the first
moor as a grocery by Mr.. Stevens. His
STOCK was mostly saved but in a dam
aged condition. The tenements were
occupied by Wallace Stevens, Archie
Packard. Frank Bennett, John Mason
and George Welch, with one tenement
vacant. The occupants, except Mr..
"elch, saved a large part of their
goods. The building was valued at
$4,000; insured for $500. An adjoining
building, owned by L. Renford, caught
several times, but was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
APPLY FOR re NSI0NS
Nov They Believe Department
Is Not Hostile.
Applications Accumulated Under the
Cleveland administrator


/ Washington, Aug. 49, Commissions
of Pension Evans has had statement
prepared on the number OF applications
for pensions filed since July, 1885, The
comparison shows that in July, 1876 aps
plfcations for pensions aggregated zeoS:
while in June, 1897 there we're 4O,169.
largely for increases and for widows
and minor children. The table shows
the number Of applications under the
general law and under the act Of June
q. 1880. respectively. as follows: 1So&
July, 1860 and 1880; August, 3232 md
2257; September. 1852 and 1871; October
27l9 and 1886; November. z91 and 1o1Es.
December. BOTS and z2sS: uSs7). Janu-
airy, $500 and 1909; February. 1864 ana
1868: March. 1852 and sS11: April. 7s77
and $685.; May, 1858 and 1908; june, IA
16S and 22001.
Commissioner Evans today, attribu-
ted this large increase of claims to
two reasons. He said the hard times
had made many men apply for pensions
who had not previously needed them
and the other reason. he said, il the
existence of general feeling through
out the country that the claims Of PEN
sioners would be given more favorable
consideration by the present admins
tration than by the last.
Many soldiers" he stated, 'sfelt that
the Democratic administration would
not allow their pensions however. just
they might be and in this way thous-
ands of applications were held back un-
til now. We are simply getting the
accumulation Of a long period and the
work Of receiving these applications
and filing them away keeps many
clerks busy. believe the high water
mark of pensions has been reached and
that now, the number Of applications
will begin to decrease