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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27

Childrtn's Fine Cloth Refers
Empire fashion slsshed collar.
NJ shades braid trimmed; sges {
to 10 ytats. 4
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quininr Tablets
Ali druggists refund the money if & fails
TO cure. 23c. For slle by johnson & John
son.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27
PALA|s ROYAL.
I0l SALEM AVENUE
New Stock of
Children'S Refers

Aud we know there lent q collcc.
tiou In the city that Is more ic
plete with Spring Creations. with
The jsnnty Bmpirc style FREEDOM
lnntiBg. oil colors, best materials
ADD lowest prices Is ususl:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27

Y. NJ. c. y. DEBT.
1t is still here, but is growing less
tally. Contributions were received YES
terday as follows: j. II. Collngwood. of
Philadelphia, $40; J. V. johnson, So: II.
;. Trout, 81; Judge VIM. e. Robertson,
80; Malcolm ". Bryan, 50; j. Is. Fish
bnrnc. 50; Geo. w. Fetzer, 81; c. I. Hart.
81; j. w. Shields, Jr 81; j. Shartzer, 81:
w. II. III. Dorncy, 81; vs.. II. Striclller. 81.
Total, Sfl. nmmary-Grand total to
date $5l1.50; only 81 ,0S2 80 yet to raise.
or the twenty five $40 contributions asked
for we have now received iftee II; of the
forty 80 contributions asked for we have
received twenty six; oil the sixty 81. 30 con.
trbutions asked fer we have received
twenty one, ana Of the 900 81 contribu.
tions asked for we have received ll5.
Who will he the next.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27

Did you say shoes, If demand was
made on Bachrach he could shoe every
man, woman and child in the city of
Roanoke tomorrow morning and have IL
few shoes over. Try him. He can shoe
you.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27

BEAUTIFUL CALENDAR FREE
with every 10 cent purchase at Hop
croft's, Jefferson street. the place to get
the latest news and something good to
smoke and chew. April magazines on
hand.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27
Separate Skirts For
Ladies.

Open tomorrow Quite a
nice line of new things in Sep
arate Skirts for ladies. All
grades In black and colors;
from csc to $3.50 each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27

r. SCHILLER'S MILIINER. Miss
Hattie Freeman. of Baltimore, Md, who
had twelve years experience as II first
class hat trimmer, arrived here yesterday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27
OFFICNRS ELECTED.

Malt zoe bottle. 81 doz.-vanLear Bro
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27
Y. NJ. c. \. DEBT.

a5c. and soc. Knives at vanLear Bros.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27
LINING PICTURES.

j. a. swAVELY, Secretary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-27

Misses nnl Chll1ren's Refers
In plain blue and red all W. oil
venetian cloth and fancy mix
lures. Empire eire cts; II spc cial
bargain NJ ..................
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

81. and will continue nine hours daily for
three daNs-turcc examinations day.
Inquiries relating 10 TINS meeting shouId
be addressed 90 the secretary OF tht
Board DDr *. $. Martin. stuart Patrick
county NaD $50 as 90 reach nus post
office ON on before the morning OF August
18th. 1870. as hc VIII he at ii1i springs
ON Monday August 5Ntn. Applicants Wal
hc given the same railway and hotel rates
as allowed the Society ana rs tu,.l-,
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH 40 MEET.
The state Board of Health VIII also con-
vene at Hot Springs TINS summer ana
us session VIII take page on ~ Ilgii"cf
~ irncb6 SGns'S' 5rS S' H. Dr Gu A.
Irvinc. of this city. secretary, and DIS.
Hugh NJ. Taylor and L1ndon u. Edwards.
of This city. Dr. Vernon g. tulptpcr. OF
Norfolk; Or. j. ii. Ncm of HaUisonbuIs'
Dr. j.. r. Harris of Danyille.
The Board was the ilrst one or Jus
kind created 10y act of legislature DID
any State of the Union. but iis eilcitncy
has been greatly hamporod On ac-
count of the failure of the Lceis iature
10 make the annual appropriation 10
carry out the work.
AT the session of the Medical society ah
unusually large number of visitors from
other States is expected and 10 Is thoueh'
that tho representation from West VT
ginia will hc especially numerous
ORIGIN OF THE SOCIETY.
The orcanizatiOn of the Medical society
Of Virginia was the result of resolution
to that effect ad0ptcd in LyuChburg in
1870. The matter was thcn lthth "' ny
tho academies of medicine OF lNchhouu'
/ 1uchhurE and Abingdon and 10 was ihcn
decided 10 hold n convention Tor thal
purpose in this city during me same year.
This convention was held Win llt. Jl"'e
B. McCaw ass chairman, Whlle Ii- Lam
don b. Edwards acted as secretary.
THE Society was organized Wild l'f.
J. b. NcCnw as president. and DR. l.. b.
Edwards BIAS been IT'S secretary ever since.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

Al G. Field and his big white minstrel
company always welcome VisltJrs to
Richmond. Will make their annual appalr-
ance 40 the Academy August ID The
company comprises sixty people. headed
by AL O.. Field. Billy Van. Tommy Dom
nelly Doc Quigley. and Dan Quuau.
AN Oid-timc Richmond f1yorites.
The big Olio contains ollie Young. with
his Indian clubs. the wonderful COWllll
family of lady and gentlemen acr0uats,
the De Neilles. French pautomImlsts
ManOlt and Miller. eccentric c0mllues
Billy Van. Duo "a learned dissertation on the
leading ISSUES of the day. "Ile March
Of the Romans" a brilliant spectacle arr
ranged by Dan Quiulau. school Boy
Days" a dainty dance creation arranged
BY Doc Quigley, and other features.
Tho first part. introducing sixty people.
is Il marvel OF beauty and all boo ail the
show is the biggest and best that Field
has ever carried.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

IRIZE ESSAYS.
Trsare offered in competition FOR the
'prlco-Nash-M Mcclure Prize OF -Four Hun
drcd and FIFTY Dollars, ON the history
of Medicine and Surgery in virginia. are
10 be- BOO The hands Of the recording sec
rotary of the Society (Dr. LandOn y.
Edwards. 1O6 west 0r1ce street lNchmond'
Va ON or before Saturday, August u,
1891 Each essay must De neduy ype-
written or printed signed only by nom
dc plume. accompanied with sealed enc
vcl0pe bearing the same nom de- plume:
cDutIiuiue ihr fun name and address or
tho author. To is distinctly UNDERSTOOD
that an essays sent in compe uUon
whether success sful or nOt-are 10 be the
property OF the Medical Society OF VIZ
giuia. '1hcso essays Will be promptly
turned over TO the committee for Exam
nation OF ESSAYS 20 be appointed by
he President. anal II possible. the award
Of the committee will be made early duF-
ing the session. .,,-,--r
The quarterly meeting Of the state
ECard OF Medical Examiners VIII thls
time also be- held at Hot Springs. and
the fist session which viii Doe of q prl-
waite character. viii take place on MONDAY
evening. August 30th. M $ o'clock. Ihe
Board consists of the following members.
Dir. r.. w Martin. OF Chatham, president
DR. r. S. Martin. of stuart secretary
Or A. S. PriddV Of keysNlle, Ut. H.
L. Foster Of Mathews Court House. Ut
Herbert NJ. Nash. Of N9}Iloik' i IT. t Gei('
Harrison. Of Richmond. Dr. H. w: Budu
Of Petersburg. DR.. John w. Dllard, OF
Lvnchburg. Dr T.. NJ. Magruder o.
Charlottesville. DR.. r. NJ. slaughter, OF
Mnrion. Br G. W. Rodeers' Of Rotetourt
Dr. NJ y. DOylcs. OF Danville; Dr. \.
jackson. Of Portsmouth. Tho two last
named gentlemen are hOmoeopaihs.
The Board holds three OF MS -FOUR meet
ings in the city Of Richmond. but the one
i'm midsummer is ALWAYS held in "a place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
utfySrRKrrRFPAIRING.
The street Car Company VIII folIo" t"e
Suggestion of the Y. VI. H. \.


As a result Of the action taken by tne
Young Mems Business Association l'sl
night 10 prevent the Richmond I'aI.Was
and Electric Company from laylhs me.
new track upon more than square "1
"a time along Main street that company
to-day sent the following letter 10 inc
President OF tho Association.
Henry Lee Valentine, ESQ VICE Ie7l-
dent and Acting President Young Men
Business Association, city.
Dear Strive have observed IN the
morning papers the action or the Asao-
citation I'm reference 20 our tracks on
Main street. and I'm that connection we
beg 10 advise YOU that the tearing up ol
so many blocks Of pavement on the up-
per portion OF Main street and IT'S open
condition was due wholly 10 unaFoiddnle
DELAYS 90 the work of paving contractors.
Desiring 20 push THIS work as iapIdiy us
pOssiblc. the company employed "a large
force Of hands. and the foreman suppos-
ing he would bee followed closely by the
PAYERS. pushed ahead until the track was
laid TO FIRST street. We would nave
caused this work 10 be done by night
force as well as by day force, but were
Informed that the residents of that nelsu-
bOrhood would seriously object 10 the UNI
avofdable noises OF such work. which
would deprive them of sleep during these
summer nights. when an windows must
be necessarily open We wish 10 further
advise YOU that tho track Will bc finished
and the street closed practically to First
street before the work is begun further
down.
Beyond First street. the company VIII
see % 10 that the track force is followed
closely boy the PAYERS. and viii not have
at any point more than TWO blocks open
at any one time. Should we find 10 possi-
bic 10 reduce this 10 less than two blocks
without hinderiug the work. we Will take
great pleasure I'm doing 500.
We have had all the paving stones and
debris put on one side of che street. leaV-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
new UNIVERSITYOF VIRGINIA
Past Year Characterized by Une1ampltd
Activity in All Departments.
1T is NOT A ERICH MANS SCHOOL"
Taking Into Consideration the Unusua
l. ABILITIES for Learning the Charges Arc
Very Wonderful Growth
In Recent Years.

The past session OF the University or
Virginia, under the Craftsmanship OF Dr..
p. b. Barringer. was one Of the most
prosperous II has ever had. The year
was characterized by unexampled activ-
ity in all departments II we count In
the summer students in law and science
a total Of about GO students attended
The course OF the University In 20 -,
Of whom about 80 were academic, li5
were medical, and Il9 were regularly
matriculated law students. The grad
yates in this large number were hope
fully numerous. About 90 medical stu
dents received the well-carncd degree OF
VI. D.; 10 law students received the de-
gree Of b. L.; 10 academies received the
VI. \. degree, II academies received the
y. y. degree. 4 Bachelors Of Science
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
Y standing examinations In Latin. Creek
- - LII.

by standing examinations In Latin. Greek,
mathematics and English.
2 The necessary expenses Of an aca-
demic student other than a Virginian In
Guiding fees. tuition and living. are less
than 500 per annum. excellent board be-
ing obtainable at the University mess for
81 a month.
g. The necessary expenses OF medical
student ut the University are for the nTst
year $3.50; for the second year. 800; Tor
the third year. 500. These moderate sum !
include n reasonable allowance for BOOKS
end instruments. besides fees, tuition and
board at a school which more than sew
enty years has stood at the head or med
teal education in the South.
4. The necessary expenses or a law STU,
dent at the University are $40 In school
which has filed the South and North with
distinguished jurists. Governors, Con-
gressmen. members OF State Degislatu res
and law professors; has educated Ndollts
Ministers and Ambassadors and has SEM
forth hundreds Of experts in the science
VALUABLE PRESTIGE.
The prestige OF the institutions Tor high
scholarship. sound educational methodS,
rigorous examinations, UNIFORM success
for her graduates wherever they come III
competition with the graduates or other
Southern institutions. and accomplished
and capable teaching. IS so great that
her diploma IS instantly recognized as
truly a letter Of recommendation 10 any
one possessing it for any walk or vacation
OF life.
Education NJ such an institution go
great I'm prestige 50 abundant IN oppot-
tunitics OF all kinds the intellectual cen
ter Of great Commonwealth. when ms
impressed its ideas on the whole country,
the beloved and chosen gathering place
OF the elite Of the South for nearly
hundred wears cannot Doe consld Ie,
dear M any price. and must I'M pif" Oh
the rare and numerous advantage on
fered by the Almighty. Doe regarded, az
the rates above indicated. as remarkan,F
cheap I'm tho end. Here. from year I'D
wear. representatives Of the Leading lal"-
lies Of the South gather and STUDY J" II
region beautifully picturesque Nari'u ,,l
mountain and valley near 10 the noil's
NJ Jefferson and Madison. Monroe ..,o
Writ. Cabeu and George Rogers 'ldIN',
and here IN the 500 acres Of lonely Wo9n-
land belonging 20 n. the new OnlNC.4.,
with its grand quadrangle of new Il',N
buildings its new Laboratories ana in
ums. rs new and nohlor Rotunda. ll'.h- ~
NV graceful halustraded terraces l'9 ~
no and larger focilities. Us uSihE a,u
assuming grandiose proportions h3ll'F
imagined even by its ilustrious iouho'r'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
RUNIWATIN FULTON.
Mrs. Whitlock and Two Sons Hurt-A Gens
..IIL NJ ~ L

a ripple of excitement was created in
Fulton yesterday morning, on Orleans
street, when horse hitched 10 a buggy,
in which We're Mrs. WhitlOck and two
small sons. ran away turned the convey
ancc bottom upwards, and threw the oc-
cuuInfs QUE.
Mrs Whllock had come from Ienrico
county, and had in the buggy "a number
OF country products When the buggy
was turned over sine was thrown heavily
90 thc pavement, and AN three of the oc-
cupanis were painfully though not se-
ri0usly hurt
one OF the boys had his knee injured
and the other one was badly bruised. The
buggy was considerably damaged.
Grapes, eggs, and variety Of other
catahlcs. which were being brought iu,
were mixed up ON the pavement.
The injured people We're assisted by
people lu the nciEhborhood. and We're sent
t1 friends OF theirs. on Bclyidere street,
whom they were intending To visit
The Ladies Aid Society of Fulton Bap-
fist church gave lawn party for three
nights last week on the vacant lOt on
Denny street near the eue.ne house.
About So was realized for The building
fund of the church
The funeral of Mrs Condrey took place
"Wednesday from her home on Fourth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Wade. Of Gra-
ham street. are to boz symUlthiZed with
ON the death of thcir little daughter
Ruby. their only child. IL died Wedues-
day, ana was buried Thursday with fuue-
iul from the house, Rev. j. ". Daugh-
crty conducting the services
Miss Lucy Williams and sister, Of 40
Nicholson street are visiting relatives
I'm Portsmouth. They Will make "a visit
20 Virginia Beach and ocean View.
Mrs. :. J.. Jordan. of Williamsburg
avenue. accompanied hy her two sons
and daughter is visiting friends in Hen
rico.
Captain Jno. Lamb has returned from
Roanoke where Sac has been In attend
ance upon the Democratic Convention.
Miss Minnie Finnagin went To Ocean
View Yesterday 90 spend q few days with
friends.
The Fulton Reading Rooms are well
attended, even duriu- the summer nights
for boys congregate there 10 play games.
and the Indications are that when win
ter comes larger quarters viii he needed
to accommodate the number who visit
then
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
SHERIFFCAUGHrBIrHERs.
He of Gold Brick Fame Served with "A Writ
ACcr "A Chase.

A telegram from New York Friday says:
Alfred ". Withers. of Gloucester cOun-
Is. "a wealthy cluhman. had "a race with
"a Sheriff to-day aboard his yacht 10 es-
cape am attachment for $3.50 which Simon
Capps "a Norfolk gambler, claims is due
him.
In a gambling house it is said he lost
g. 200 10 Capps
This was alleged TO be a debt Of honor
but Withors refused 10 pay IT, lie said
that be had only borrowed small
amount from Capps. and that he was
made drunk on absinthe before he did So
Capps sued for the money In Virginia.
but the case was thrown out OF court
A few days ago hearing that Withers
was I'm New York. Capps came here
and took out a writ Of attachment Hir-
ing a swift tug Dee set out with the sher-
in 90 locate Withers and at last found
him aboard his yacht.
Withcrs refused 10 let the sheriff come
aboard. and ordered his yacht put out
into the sound. The tug alarmed every
craft in the bay by q series OF whistles
and Withers finally gave up the race and
the writ was served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

DR.. l.. II. Keller. OF Luray, Third Vice
President .- %, Dt.hr,o,,,
Recording Secretary. ,,.,, ,.-
DIR. John h. Winn, or Rlchmohd' Sor-
respOnding Secretary.
Or. r. T. Styll. OF Petersburg. treas
81 o' TWENTY SEVEN SURVIVORS.
or the ninety-two physicians VINO as
sombled in convention in THIS CITY on
November "a. 1870. 10 organize the Medica
society OF Virginia, twenty-seVen were
etill living at the time when the last an
nu@I convention was held and none OF
them have died since then. Inc loho"'ns
Is the list OF them: -, IL.
DR. BENJAMIN Blackford. DR., John Her
bert Claiborne, Or. Landon Is. EdWards'
Dr John r. Gilderslceve. DR.. Robert ,.
Hamilton. DR. Lewis T.. Harvie, Jr.. Dr'
Frederick Homer Jr., Or. NJ. l.. James.
DR. D. w Lassiter. Or. w. Augustus
Lee. Or. James y. McCaw,, Dr tuner n
Mcclure. Or. James D. Moncure, DR.
10 J. Moseley, Or. William W: Parker
DIR Robert NJ Puliam. Or. Thomas j.
Ridden. Or. i. NJ. Sugleman. Or. IL.
Cabeu Tabb. Or. r. James Taylor Dr.
William ". Taylor Or. Christopher
'Tompkins. DR.. Job y. Uushur. Dr. NJ.
W Walker. Or. j. Spottswood Weuiord'
DR. George w. West Dr. Isaiah II. White.
OF the original members VINO hdFe
since died the following were RESIDENTS
Of the city Of Richmond:
DR. j. Grattan Cabell, Dr. l.. X. Chlles'
DIR. Robert n. Coleman. Or. II. VI. Hous-
giU' Dr. O. T. Manson. Or. $. Maupin'
Dr. r. S. J. PEBBLES. Dr. John g. shelton
Dr. Albert Sneod. Or. Porterheld Trent,
Or. +. j.. Watkins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
MEDICAL SOCIETYOF VIRGINIA
The Annual Session 10 be Held al HOt
Springs.
INTERESTING PAPERS TO Be READ
And Entertaining Discussions WIZ FOLLOW
Origin Of the Socioty-Its survivorssnd
Omoers-Prizo Essays-staie
Board Of Health,

The twenty-cighth annual session OF the
Medical Society Of Virginia viii be held
at Hot Springs. Bath county. Va. be-
ginning Tuesday. August Sist. and the
first meeting. which SIS open 10 tho public.
will be called 20 order on that evening
at O'Clock. at the Casino. After the usual
prayer and address OF welcome the report
Of the committee on nominations for Tel
lowship. Dr. VIM. ID. Turner. Of Fcrgu-
sons Wharf, Isle OF Wight county viii
be acted upon. Then Dr. j. Allison
Hodges. OF Richmond. VIII deliver the
address TO the public and profession,
bis subject being "Thc Forgotten Doc
tor" General business. including reports
OF committees. officers. ETC.. Will then fol-
low until the adjournment of the eve
ming session.
on Wednesday morning. September lst.
general business will boz transacted until
II O'Clock. tho special hour fixed for tho
address Of the president ~ the Society,
Dr George Bon Johnston. Of this city.
After this address the subject for gen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

Topics to be Heard In Richmond Puipits
To-Day.

At o'clock This afternoon Mr.. Stewart
NJ Woodward. member OF the 81.
James Episcopal church, ana gen
tloman Well-kuC Nu iu y. VI. q. a. ana
ST. Andrews brotherhood circles as
good speaker. VIII conduct the meeting
for men only. At tho Young Mems Chris
tian Association. None Of Our business.
his subject is "a most fruitful and prac
teal theme The regular song and PRAYER
service will prcccde the discourse. Men
Of all denominations ana no denomina-
tiOns are invited 10 attend.
Mr. ~ Reginald Walker Will conduct
the song service for the boys al q clock
This includes not only the regular singing
for the boys. but they are allowed 10 WIS
tie and clap their hands on the chorus.
This Is not sacreliRious, but services 10
interest the boys. Any boy under sixteen
is cordially invited.
At . o'clock the regular conversational
Bible class will be held: subject. Con
versation Of Christ with the Messengers
Of John" These meetings are held In
the gymnasium. and with the use Of fans
and ice water IL b. very easy 20 keep cool
Tho Rev l.. u. Johnston, Of Chase city,
Va. viii preach at the Church 81 the
Covenant this morning and evening.
lie occupied the pulpit OF this church
last Sunday morning ana night, when
large congregations were present ana
were deeply impressed by the sermons.
which were earnest gospel truths inn
pressiycly delivered. The people Will be
glad Of this opportunity TO hear him
The Rev. Lewis T. Hte will preach
this afternoon ar o'clock in the
chapel at the Soldiers Home. There
will be the usual morning services al il
o'clock i'm the Mission Room. ID west
Marshall street. but the evening service
will be omitted.
The Reading Circle viii meet as usual
Wednesday evening at o'clock and
study the spiritual meaning of the olive
iu the Bible.
Rev. Dr. r. J. Wilingham will deliver
q lecture at Bethlehem Baptist new
church. on the Midlothian turnpike. next
Friday night al S o'clock. the proceeds
of the lecture % Doe devoted 20 the
church His subject will Doe "A Walk
Around Jerusalem" After the lecture re-
freshments will be served
Rev. a. G. Brown. d. D.. Presiding FL
der OF Richmond District. viii preach at
Highland Springs to-day al II A..
NJ. and hold quarterly conference there
at 1880 r. VI. Preaching az odd Fellows
Hall. Highland Springs every night dur
ing the week 10y Rev. j. II. Mastin, Of
Trinity church.