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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Christmas will soon be here.
Have you selected your pres
ents yet! Suppose you drop
in and let us show you oul line
of Christmas Goods.
Fancy Rocking Chairs, Ban
quet Lamps, Beautiful Onyx
and Turkish Tables, Ladies'
Writing Desks and Rugs of
every description of the most
exquisite designs. These arti-
cles make appropriate and val
liable presents and our large
collection is the most beautiful
to be found in the city. Call
in and let us show them to you.
0vERSTREET & THURMAN,
Phone 4)3. is and 90 Campbell Ave
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
Coming and Going.

Mr.. l.. Evans, of Graham, Va, who
Inns been visiting his daughter, Mrs
Charles Rhodeniser, returned to his home
yesterday
hotert Shelton, of Lynchburg, was in
the city yesterday.
r. r. Fairfax left Sunday on bust
uess trip through the Southwest.
H. c. Wysor, of Dublin, arrived In
town yesterday afternoon.
c. p. Mahood, of Winston, n. c., was
in town on business yesterday.
Il. Glen Mnnford, who has been visit
ing friends in the city, left yesterday for
his home in Lynchturg.
.. G. Scheduled, of Dauville, is In the
city.
Jas. l. Swanson AMI VIM. D. Coleman,
of Danville, spent Sunday at the Ponce de
Leon.
NJ. J Coleman returned yesteI day from
Bedford where he spent Sunday.
Miss Annie Drewry, of Richmond, ar
rived In the city yesterday from Martins
Vile and is visiting Mrs S. 8. Cary OIL
Eleventh avenue $. w.
j. u. Johnston went to Pearsburg on
No. 3 yesterday on legal business.
o. G. Peters. of Blacksburg. spent Sun
day in the city at the St. James Hotel
II. w. Gushing, of Portland, Me-, was
in town yesterday.
I. Heyman returned to the city Sunday
from trip to other sections Of the
State.
Judge Samuel Griffin, OF Bedford City,
arrived 10 town Yesterday afternoon.
Clement Jones, of the Norfolk mad
Western auditors Office, went to Apo
mattoX Saturday to spend few days
hunting the festive rabbit and expects to
bring back a train load Of them.
billie" Gardner, of the general offices,
went to Chrstiansburg Saturday and re-
turned Sunday night.
r. g. Conner, a student at the Ma
tional Business College, is seriously i'll at
his home on Wells avenue n. e.
Bcnnylin, the 3-year old daughter OF
Geo. S. Jack, is reported as being seri-
ously i'll.
R. f. Wingfield and wife, of Norton,
are in the city visiting friends and rela-
lives.
John +. Motley, the pioneer tobacco
salesman, who represents r. G. Payne 81
Co., returned last evening from bust
ness trip to Rocky Mount and will re-
main in the city for few days.
BY Il special contract with the marufac.
turers to supply the Roanoke and Lynch.
burg houses of Hobbie Piano Co. with
pianos in large quantities, enables the
company to offer the very best iust1u-
meuts Rt prices and on terms lower than
ever before in history of this old estab-
'ished house.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
Shakespeare CompIefe, Soc.

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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
BRYAN EN- ROUTE TO MEXICO.

BRYAN EN- ROUTE TO MEXICO.
Dallas, Ten, Dec. 6 William j. Bryan
spent Yesterday at Fort Worth, thirty.
two miles west OF here. He met many
Democrats Of local and State prominence
and departed at 1920 last night for Gal
weston, where he will stop for few days,
hunting ducks in the vicinity, and then
proceed to San Antonio, where he will
rest day or two before proceedings to
the City of Mexico to spend the winter
Mrs Bryan will join her husband at San
Antonio.
Mr.. Bryan did not discuss general pol
tics with his callers touay, but express
ed himself as enthusiastically pleased in
the ultimate success of his free silver
theories in 1900. He denies that he is
gong to Mexico especially TO study the
situation in a free silver country. He
says he and Mrs. Bryan 20 10 seek rest
and pleasure in country that should be
full of interest to all Americans.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
No. z Campbell Ave-,
ROANOKE VA.

Y. NJ. c. A
The annual tea and parlor conference
of the Woman s. Auxiliary will he held in
Association building on tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. An attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged. The annual
business meeting of the auxiliary for
election Of officers ETC., will be held to-
morrow at 2:45 sharp in Y. NJ. C. A,
parlor. Every member is requested to
attend this meeting. The interest in the
gymnasium classes is increasing. Now
is the time to join and get the benefits
of systematic body building work. Rev.
G. d. Bulla will address the mems meet :
ing next Sunday. Boys gymnasium
class to-day at O'Clock. Young mems
class at S O'Clock ito night. Meeting of
the board of directors and business men
this afternoon at 5 o'clock Evening
prayer and praise service Mt $50 O'Clock
tonight All men cordially invited
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

After herring some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, of
Ahabeirn, Cal, purchased bottle of it
for his own use and is now as enthusi-
astic over its wonderful work az anyone
can be- The % and 80 CT mt sizes for sale
by IL. Z. Barnes, "He puts up prescrip-
tiuns."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
THE RAILROADS SUBMIT.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 6.-The railroads
throughout this State to-day agreed TO
comply with the Law in the matter Of
stock rates. The managers of the vari-
Gus roads mt first expressed a determine
tion to fight the 10 per cent. reduction,
but have now reconsdered the matter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
BUCKLEN's AkNIcA sALvE.

Z he best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheunl
Fever rores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and al Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by
MaSsie's Pharmacy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

ALL PERSONS troubled with coughs.
colds. hoarseness, sore throat, etc, will
find immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers and
singers are invited to try them One of
these drops put into the mouth before
going to bed loosens the phlegm and
causes the patient to enjoy comfortable
nights sleep. For sale by ]. J. CA
TOGNT
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery. Look out for
the belled teams. w. X. ANDREWS
8 CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL
ERS, 2tO Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

THE BELLED TEAMS ARE STILL.
RUNNING. w. X. ANDREWS Sc Co,
the OLDEST FIRM OF, COAL AND
WOOD DEALERS in the city, are AT
THE OLD STAND. 2l9 Salem avenue,
ready to serve you on short notice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

We have the largest stock of Furniture,
Carpets, Curtains, China and Glassware
TO be found in Roanoke. The E. H. Stew
art furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
Chicago, Dec. 5.-The leading flu
lures ranged as follows:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

Virginia Carriage Factory No 400
Henry street, opposite p. o. Headquur-
tiers for ali kinds of repair work
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07
Our Popua al Classics, Only I0c.

This series isxmade up of more than
two hundred choicest titles tnstily and
substantially bound IN good cloth, gilt
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ume complete aud unabridged These
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D. M. TAYLOR,
Halter and Furnisher.
1l2 Jefferson street.
lTALY's CABINET CRISIS.
Rudini VIII Probably Reolganize the
Ministry.
1l2 Jefferson street.

Rome, Dec. 6.-General Pelloux, min.
lister of war, maintains the attitude he
has taken up in consequence of the nc.
ton of parlian ent in amending the bill
dealing with army promotions against
mis- advice and pei sis,s in his resignation.
King Humbert, the Marquis di Rudini.
the premier and other members of the
cabinet have urged General Peloux to re-
consider his action, but he refuses to do
so.
In view Of this it is expected that the
entire cabinet will resign and that the
Marquis di Rudini will reconstruct the
ministry
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, % cents;
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. 7.
j. CatoRni's restaurant.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-09
ITO BE coNTIxUED.)
Thomas Cooper. the chartIst.

The autobiography of Thomas Coop
err, the English chartist, is, as Carlyle
would say, altogether human and
worthy" and ono Of the most fasci-
mating records of strange and often
stormy career that can be read in any
language With a viyidness that even
Carlyle might envy, it describes the
hard struggle of Cooper's early years
how his poor widowed mother was
tempted to sell her boy to the village
sweep for money with which to, pay
the rent of their little cottage; how
he got a smattering Of the three RS,
and at Is was apprenticed to shoe
maker; how he learned by hook and
crook to read four languages, and ac-
quired, besides, as much history, math-
ematics and science as made him a
prodigy even in the eyes of educated
men; how he became a schoolmaster,
then journalist, and at last, in 1910,
flung himself heart and soul into the
Chartist agitation. 1t cost him two
years in Stafford gaol. Through the
kind offices of Charles Kingsley he was
provided with writing materials. Mix
ing them with brains" he speedily
produced a number of short poems and
stories, History of Mind" and, most
important of all, vigorous and imagi-
native poem in the Spenserian stanza,
"The Purgatory of Suicides" which
has gone through several editions. 1t
is Just about four years since Thomas
Cooper died, at the age Of 81. He had
outlived his fame, as he had outliyed
his Chartism. Indeed, we might say
of him what an American critic said
of Beecher, that, had he died sooner
he would have lived longer
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-09

his absence. Her heart was greatly
troubled. for she could not shake off
the sense of the deception she was
practicing on those most interested in
her welfare.
While she was waiting and debating,
she received visit from the lady Of
the Castle, who drove down, post-haste,
and stalked into the manse full Of evil
dent determination. Marjorie was sent
for at once, and coming downstairs,
found Miss Hetherington and Mr.. Men
teith waiting for her in the study.
ITS all settled, Marjorie" said the
impulsive lady. You're to come home
with me to the Castle this very day"
Marjorie started in establishment, but
before she could make any reply, Mr..
Menteith interposed.
you cannot do better, my child, than
accept Miss Hetherington's most gem
erous invitation. The day after to-
morrow. as you are aware, the sale
will take place. and this will be no
longer your home. Miss Hetherington
is good enough to offer you a shelter
until such time as we can decide about
your future mode of life"
"Just So" said the LADY, decisively,
Pack your things, and come ava wi
me in the carriage"
81 know you are very kind" returned
Marjorie, "and maybe you'll be think
Ing I'm ungrateful. Mr.. Lorraine al
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-09
MouId Haze ono Soon.

A freak museum manager wrote a
party in Kentucky naming an iofer
for a rope with which any mad had
been lynched. The party replied: hWe
have none on hand now, but have
placed your order on file, and you are
likely to hear from us soon"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-09

''You are very unjust, my lady" an
swered the Frenchman. Believe me
I am your friend"
She lay back, moaning for some sec
onds; then, struck by new thought
she looked up YEARLY.
IT see how it is! You want money!
Il am not a rich man, madame" an
swered Caussidiere, smiling.
IF I give you hundred pounds will
you leave this place, and never let me
see your face again?"
Caussidiere unused.
zone hundred pounds. 1t is net
much"
1.-TWO hundred?' exclaimed the lady,
eagerly.
1.-TWO hundred is better, but still not
much. With two hundred pounds-and
fifty-I might even deny myself the
pleasure Of your charming acquain-
lance"
Miss Hetherington turned toward her
desk, and reached her trembling hand
toward her check-book, which lay there
ready.
IF 1 give we two hundred and fifty
pounds will you do as bid ye? Leave
this place forever, and speak no word
of what has passed to Marjorie An
nan?"
eyes," said Caussidiere, 81 think 1
can promise that"
Quickly and nervously Miss Hether-
ington filled up check.
please do not cross It," suggested
Caussidiere. Il will draw the money
at your bankers in Dumfries."
The lady tore off the check, but still
hesitated.
Can I trust YEP" she muttered. Il
knew it was siller We sought, and not
the lassie, but"
"You may rely upon my promise that
l shall return forthwith to France,
where great political career lies open
before me-"
"Will you put it in writing?'
1T is needless. have given you my
word. Besides, madame, it is better
that such arrangements as these should
not be written in black and white.
Papers may fall into strange hands, as
you are aware, and the result might be
unfortunate-for you"
She shuddered and groaned as he
spoke, and forthwith handed him the
check. He glanced at it, folded it up,
and put 1t in his waistcoat pocket.
Then he rose to go.
Gas informed you BEFORE" he said,
"you have nothing to fear from me. My
only wish is to secure your good es-
teem."
when will you gang?" demanded
Miss Hetherington.
'In the course of the next few days.
l have some little arrangements, few
bills to settle, and theu-en route to
France"
He bowed again, and gracefully re-
tired. Passing downstairs, and out at
the front door, he again hummed gaily
to himself. AS he strolled down the
avenue he drew forth the check and in
spected it again.
1.-TWO hundred and fifty poundsw he
said, laughing. "How good of her, how
liberal, to pay our travelling expenses
Meantime, Miss Hetherington sat in
her gloomy boudoir, looking the picture
of misery and despair. Her eyes worked
wildly, her lips trembled convulsively.
ooh, Hugh, my brother Hugh" she
cried, wringing her hands; "if We were
living, to take this scoundrel by the
throat! Will he keep his word?
Maybe I am mad to trust him! I must
wait and wait till he's AVA I'll send
down for the BARN this day! She's
safer here with me!'
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er his interview
with Miss Hether-
ington, Caussidiere
disappeared from
t h g neighborhood
for some days; a
fact which caused
Marjorie little or no
concern, as she had
her own suspicion
as to the cause of
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-09
CHAPTER XIX.

R IMMEDIATELY aft
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
WEYLER TALKING AGAIN.

oays Ins1rgsats Are Rstresting Before
His Rapid Advance.
HAVANA. Feb. 15.-The war CORE
spondent Of La Lucha, Senior Canarte,
has arrived from Placetas. During his
trip to the interior he met Captain
General Weyler. General Weyler said
that in the province Of Santa Clara the
revolution was still in primitive
state, bat added that with concentrat.
ing the Spanish would soon obtain a
positive advantage and an increase in
the number Of towns held by the gov
srnment forces would soon be noted.
He said that General Maxine Gomez
had intended to invade the provinces Of
1atanzas and Havana, but had been
obliged to retreat owing to the ten
acious prosecution Of the war. by the
Spanish and the activity Of the govern
ment columns. He said that the So
called insurgent government which
came with Gomez had returned to Ma.
jasi, fearing the rapid advance OF the
Snanish trnnns
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
ARENA FOR THE MILL.

Site Picked Out and the Carpenters VIII
/Soon He at Work.
CARSON, New, Feb. l8.-The super
intendent Of the Western Union Tele-
graph company arrived in Carson dur
ing the day and brought with him
from San Francisco q force Of op-
orators. The company will put in
eight more wires to connect Carson
with the outside world for the accom-.
mediation Of the press reporters. An
entire building will be used for that
purpose.
Dan Stuart decided to build the arena
in the race track here, and carpenters
viii go to work on it at once. Corbett
will commence training at his quarters
at Shaws Springs next Friday. None
Of Fitzsimmons' men are on the ground
yet, but he will undoubtedly train at
Steamboat Springs, ~ miles from hare.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
POWERS IN CONTROL
TROOPS FROM FOREIGN WhRsHiPS
LAND At CANEA.

Move Gives Satisfaction and May Result t
Ia Ending tho Trouble-Grecian Sol.
Aiers From Four Vessels Disembarx ON
the Island.
ATHENS, Feb. 16.-Troops from the
lcreign men.of-war have landed at
Canea. The Russian, French, English
and Italian each furnished 100 men,
the Austrians 30. Russian, French,
English. Italian and Austrian flags
have been hoisted on the ramparts Of
the town. The commander Of the Greek
squadron has been notified of their
banding.
! Colonel vassos, aide.de.camp to the
king Of Greece and commander Of the
Greek army corps at Platonics, has is
sued . proclamation to the Cretan peo-
pie. He has also demanded the sur.
render Of the Turks. s'
At Athens, demonstrations in the
vicinity Of the palace and government
Offices continue. Cheers for 1.-THE union
Of Crete with Greece were heard
when the news reached here of the
landing Of the Grecian troops on the
Island Of Crete. Prime Minister Del
yannis made speech to the crowd. ap-
proving Of the sentiments expressed
and exhorting calmness. In conclusion
he said: "Let us hope that the news
Of the landing of troops from the squad.
rons at oil the ports Of Crete will be
confirmed"
It transpired that Prince Georgi Ber-
ovitch, governor Of the Island of Crete.
resigned when it became known that
he had officially called upon the Greek
consul for protection.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
VERY NEAR HAVANA.
Battle In which Cubans Lost 100 Men
and Spaniards 200.

Battle in Which Cubans Lost 100 Men
and Spaniards 200.
HAVANA, via Key West, Feb. 16.-A
detachment from General Lacret's
army, now operating in this province,
had a pitched battle with band OF
guerrillas under Major Selasco and a
portion Of Havana volunteers under
Colonel Sanchez. The Cubans at
tackled blockhouse 10 miles west of
this city, not knowing large Spanish
force was near by. They had partially
captured the fort when the Spanish re.
Inducements came up. The Cubans
were caught in between the two col
umns and for several hours the fight
waged fast and furious. Finding that
they could make no progress against
such odds, the Spaniards
Outnumbering Them Two to One,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20

A dispatch to The Chronicle from
Athens says that the commander OF the
English ironclad threatened the COM
mander Of the Greek cruiser and told
him that he would sink his boat if he
again fred at the Turkish transport.
/ The Times, in its editorial columns,
spplauds the naval occupation of the
Island of Crete as q sensible act and as
practical statesmanship.
Another dispatch from Athens says
that the powers have decided to super.
wise the execution Of new charter for
Crete, feature Of which will be au.
tonomy. ..-
| Crisis Nearing the End.
The Athens correspondent Of The
Standard says that high Greek official
has assured him that Emperor William
was largely influential in bringing
about the present solution, which has
| extricated Greece from an embarrass.
ing position aid which guarantees
peace and order for Crete. Public anx.
isty has been greatly relieved. It is
considered that the crisis is at an end.
Berovitch Pasha has arrived at Ca
Iamata. He will proceed to Corfu inn
mediately.
Without doubt the landing Of the
troops will produce great effect on the
Christians and tend to restore peace.
Mushavir Ismaal Bey, after confer.
snce with the military authorities. ad-
dressed note to the foreign admirals
stating that he gladly accepted the oc-
cupation and that he hoped it might be
extended to Sitia, Kisamo, Selino and
elsewhere.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
CONFINED TO HIS ROOM.

President Elect Mckinley Unable to Re.
csive visitorA.
CANTON, O., Feb. l6.-There were .
number of callers at the Mckinley res.
idence during the afternoon. but all
were informed that the president-elect
could not be seen. Colonel w. w.
Dudley of Washington, Who was pen.
sion commissioner under President
Garfield came down from Cleveland at
noon, but was compelled to postpone
his visit until later day.
Major Mckinley was confined to his
room ali day and his doctor advised
him to see no visitors until he has re.
covered from his cold. This is the first
time he has been inaccessible to callers
since his return from Columbus over .
year ago.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
CANNOT DISTURB PEACE.

The Powers Firmly Opposed to Greece
AnnexinE Crete.
PARIS, Feb. let is semi.oficially
announced here that all the powers
will persist i'll the agreement to main.
tain peace, and the attempts of Greece
to disturb it cannot therefore prevail.
According to a dispatch received
here from Athens, the Russian minis
ter to Greece has openly declared that
Russia is opposed to any scheme for the
annexation of Crete by Greece, and 1t
is further stated that the Austrian
charge d'affairs had all interview re.
Gently with NJ. Skouzes, the Grecian
minister for foreign affairs, when the
former demanded explanations for the
course adopted by Greece.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
GREEK TROOPS LANDED.

Regulars From Four Vessels Disembark
on the Western Coast.
LONDON, Feb. l6.-The news that q
force Of regulars from four Greek ships
has disembarked on the western coast
Of the Island Of Crete has been con-
1irmed. No details have been received,
but the force was probably identical
with that which embarked from
Piraeus.
Fighting was reported during the
afternoon in the vicinity of Heraklion
and three Mohammedan villages are
said to be burning
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
GENERAL J. o. SHELBY.

Tho Noted Confederate Soldier Passes
Away at His Missouri Home.
KANSAS Cry, Feb 16.-General J.
O. Shelby died at his country home,
eight miles from Adrian, Mo-, at 4
O'Clock a. m.
The end came peacefully. The pa.
tient had been unconscious for nearly q
week. General Shelby was taken
seriously i'll ~ days ago, with pneu-
monia, and gradually grew worse. His
vitality was great, however, and his
friends and family had hopes that he
would overcome the disease. Definite
arrangements for the funeral have not
vet been made, but it is believed that
General Shelby will be buried in Kan
sas City. where his family reside.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1897-02-20
Cores
p o n din g
prices pre-
walls
all
depart
nlents, and
prices strictly CASH.
E. ERTRESVAAG.

tinue the dispatch Of troops for the
purpose Of restoring under. Great ex-
element prevails here. The reserves
Of 1872.78 have been called upon in or.
der to rejoin their colors within 4S
hours.
Crowds continue to throng the room
Of the Legislative chamber anxious for
news from Retimo, Gambia and Canea.
where the Christians are in the minor.
ity. Two steamers full of insurgents
started for Crete at midnight.