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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
MONEY ALL UP.
Everything Ready for the Big Fight BE.
tween the Bruisers

'E'S'N "h'hS itt't'iy lpI tlic Dig HlHnu be
tween the Bruisers.
Carson, New Feb. ID Dan Stuart re.
ceiveIl dispatch this evening from AL.
Smith, stakeholder for Corbett and Fits
simmons, informing him that Martin Jul
liam had deposited the final instalment of
the forfeit money and appearance money
and that the entire stakes were now in
his hands This means that the pugilstS
will contest for a side bet OF s., 900 In adj.
dition TO the purse
san Francisco, Feb. l3.-When Corbett
was informed tbs evening that the bal
ance of FitzsimmoDs' bet and appearance
money had been placed III Al Smith $
hands he was delighted
This looks rs though Fitzsimmons
really means business and intends to live
up to the articles he remarked. II
have no doubt now that he will be in the
ring OH March II, though l did feel a
triile skittish when was told that he
could not find the cash for u side bet
This latter news treasures me and moth
ing remains for us to do but to get in the
ring
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
THE TRUST INVESTIGATION.
No Striking Testimony Was Produced
Yesterday

No Striking Testimony Was Produced
Yesterday.
New York, Feb. 13.-The joint legisla-
tive committee to investigate the exis-
tence of trusts and monopolies in this
State resumed it's sessions this morning.
Immediately on assembling Chairman
Lexow ordered the names of several per-
sons who had been sobpoenaed to be call
ed, among them being those of George r..
McDougal, Charles X. Flint and James
b. Duke.
Mr.. Flint answered to his name, but
the other Two did not respond. An ex-
PLANTATION was made in the case of Mr..
McDougal which was satisfactory. Mr..
Leyow ordered that Mr.. Dukes absence
be noted.
None of the books or records which the
committee required Mr.. Searles to pro-
duce were presented. They also were
called for on Monday. Several sugar
brokers who sold sugar to American
Sugar Refining Company and Lawson n.
Fuller, formerly IN accountant in the
employ OF the sugar company, were the
witnesses to-day, but their testimony pre-
scented 10 striking features.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
IN FINE FORM.
The Examining Physician Says Corbetts
Condition is Perfect

Condition is Perfect.
San Francisco, Feb. l3.-There is no
question that physical appearance has
doomed Corbett's stock materially since
his arrival in this city. All his old
friends and ncquaintances comment on
the unusually splendid condition and
their confidence in him is unbounded.
Dr. y. p. O'Brien, n well. known phy-
stefan, has made II thorough physical ex-
animation of Corbett and has given u GER
tiiicate that his condition is perfect The
doctor describes CorbetJ as the most per-
iect specimen of manhood. in his opion-
ion, i'll the world to-day.
Corbett spent last night ut the home of
his parents, but arose rather early and
came down town. The first work of the
day was done III the afternoon, when he
visited Ryeu's handball court for spell
of his favorite exercise.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
n. & W. CUTS RATES
A Lively War May be the Outcome
of This Action.

Baltimore, Feb. 13.-The Cumberland
Gap Dispatch, IL fast freight line which
operates from the Baltimore Steam
Packet Company To Norfolk and to the
West over the Norfolk and Western rail
road, stirred up local railroad circles to-
Hay by announcing Il cut of about 33 per
cent. in class rates on frciguts shipped
from this city to Cincinnati, Louisville
and st. Louis. The reduction will 20
into effect Monday. the three days notice
required by the interstate commerce law
having been filed to-day with the COM
missioner ut Washington.
The fast freight lines that operate soy er
the Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Chesapeake and Ohio have not as yet
decided what action they will take, but
it is understood That they will ask the
Joint Traffic Association, of which they
are members, for authority to meet the
reduction, and IL lively rate war will thus
begin between the strongest trunk lines
in the country.
The Norfolk and WesteI is not Il menu
her of the Joint Traffic Association and
consequently is free to act independently
of that organization.
The trouble has been growing for Il long
time and is due to the Joint Traffic AS
ISOLATION attempting to force the Norfolk
and Western to join the organization and
abide by its rules and regulations. The
Norfolk and Western has persistently re-
fused to Join issue with the other roads
and the recent discovery that association
lines were cutting rates made the Nor
folk and Western more determined than
ever to stand firm.
Tie Norfolk and Western claims it has
made every concession possible to avert the
conflict which it has been forced, it is
averred, to precipitate.
The fight promises to he n long and bit
ter one, and may ultimately involve all
the leading railroads with seaboard con-
nections and extend throughout the East
and Northwest, though the cut announc-
ed by the Norfolk and Western to-day
applies only from Baltimore to the points
named.
The Norfolk and Western were until
few mcnths ago operated by receivers,
but the property has recently been reor.
ganiZed.
Mr.. Kennon j ones, agent of the Nor
folk and Western in this city, made this
statement in regard TO the trouble:
"In regard to reduced rates To Cincin.
natl, Louisville and st. Louis, by the
Cumberland Gap Dispatch, the only state.
ment have to make is that we have en-
deavored tn meet the actual rate condi-
tioE we believe TO exist by other lines
Remember that we inaugurated n year
ago the now popular prices 81 IN and 81
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
77777-77777a77-@----
BANKING IN WINSTON.

Winston, \. c., Feb. 13-An arrange
ment was completed this afternoon by
which the Peoples National Bank, this
city, has purchased the building and has
taken over the deposits of the First Ma
tional Bank. On Monday morning the
Peoples Bank will move into the build
ing formerly owned and occupied by the
First National, where its business will
be conducted III the future
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
KILLED IN a CAVE.IN.

Douvere, n. Y, Feb. ia section of
n shaft in Frceman's tale mine ut Tale
vile, nine miles from this village, caved
in and buried six men underneath a vast
amount of rock and earth this evening.
one OF the miners was taken out so badly
injured that he cannot live. The other
fiv" are certainly dead, crushed under
many tons of rock and earth.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
TO BE REPAIRED.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The treining
ship Alliance left Newport News last
night for the New York navy yard, where
extensive repairs will be made, including
the addition of n spar deck similar to
those on the Essex and other vessels of
her class
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14

If you have garden you should
plant Buist'a Reliable Garden Seed.
They have no equal, and give salts
faction wherever planted. We also
carry nice assortment of Flower
Seed. MISSILES PHARMACY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
TO MAKE a TRJp

Washington, Feb. 13.-Secretary Her.
bert and Attorney General Harmon will
leave hee Wednesday night next 70 Char
lesion TO witness the naval manouves of
the fleet off that post
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
MckINLEY,S CABINET.

The Cabinet is now completed. Mr..
Mckinley IS represented as seated at the
head of the table surrounded by his
chosen associates. They appear to be
having good time. They are discussing
matters OF local Importance only. The
yellow Kid" notes their presence in his
own Sweet way"
Sec them in the ''Pipe Window
II. c. BARNES,
''He Puts Up Prescriptions. Z"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14

1t will pay you to buy one of those
handsome buggy robes ut the greatly re-
duced prices ut which they are being
offered at the Farmers Supply Company.
market square. Phone 10.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
FANCY PRINT BUTTER.
EL.GIN PROCESS

% cents per pound Buttermilk, )
cents Ter gallon. Delivered to any part
of the city. Phone 119. ROANOKE
CREAMERY, Chas. Il. Lukens, Man
ager.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
THE FIRST STEP.

Canac Feb. l3.-It is reported here
that Greek warship has compelled Il
Turkish warship, which was attempting
TO leave Gambia, to return to her an
chorage.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14

We have just finished going over our
entire stock OF furniture, carpets, china
and glassware and have now ready for
sale lot of odds and ends that we will
offer mt big reduction for the next ten
days. THE Il. II. STEWART FURNI
TURE co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14

If you want hay, shucks. STRAW. corn,
oats, chops, call on the Farmers Supply
Company, market. square. 'Phoue Is.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
MR.. TUCKER DEAD.

The Eminent Virginian Expired at Eight
O'clock Last Night.
Lexington: Va, Feb. 13.-Hon. John
Randolph Tucker died at > minutes after
o'clock to night. He was conscious up
to few hours of his death and died very
QUIETLY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
HOW Ii STANnS

New York, Feb. -. Treasury bal.
ances: Coin, $l23,G13, 5j7; currency, SIS
154.SDG.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14
EARLY SPRING
BUDS.

WE'VE SOME BEAUTIFUL
SPRING PATTERNS OF FANCY
BosOM SHIRTS ON SALE TO-
DAY, THE FIRST or THE
SEASON. COME ALONG AND
BRIGHTEN UP A BIT.
GlI.liESON & TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14

When you want coal OF any kind don't
forget the Farmers Supply Company,
market square. Phone L.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-14

Remember that we inaugurated year
ago the now popular prices, $3.75 and 81
Tor coal. See? We lead, others some
time follow. J. II. WILKINSON g. Co,
1O2 Third street S. W. 'PhOne 30.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
JACKSONVlIIE.

Miss Eva Griffin and Frank Dalrymple
of Brooklyn, n. Y, are at c. F. Griffin's.
Children's day services are to be held at
the Methodist church, Sunday, June 20,
at o'clock.
A, A. Butterfeld and Will Hancock are
in attendance at the grand lodge meeting
at Burlington this week.
f. L. Roberts of Brattleboro, and son,
DR.. f. A. Roberts, of Pittsfield, Mass,
have been in town this week.
North River grange have decided to OBJ
serve Children's day with picnic at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Putnam.
The Windham County Universalist as
ISOLATION did not convene on Wednesday,
as appointed, on account of the severe rain.
North River grange had Fora's night
Tuesday evening. The hall was tastefully
trimmed and appropriate exercises We're
given by the members.
Ozias Kingsley received Tuesday the
sad intelligence Of the death of his son,
Almond, who lived in Philadelphia, and
Immediately started for that place, accom-
panied by his son Otis of this village.
The meeting of the Pomona grange,
June II, at this place is expected to be very
interesting. Questions will be discussed
by local and out-of-town grangers. Mrs.
Sophrona Gilett will read an essay Songs
will be rendered by f. w. Corkins, Mr..
and Mrs. j. f. Coleman, Mrs. c. A.
Faulkner, Rena Faulkner and others. The
afternoon session will be public.
A Shelburne Falls despatch of Monday
to the Boston Globe tells this story of ro-
nance, in which Justice A. A. Butterfed
tied the binding knot: at has become
known today that Louis B. Mann, the son
of ex-Representative Hugo Mann, and
Miss Dorothy Coval, the daughter of Ru-
fus Coval, prominent merchant, went to
jacksonville, Wt) Saturday, and were
there married. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Mann
are popular and quite young, and their
marriage has created a mild sensation.
The bride is an heiress in her own right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
NEWFANB.

Gilbert n. Batchelder is expected from
Brown University to spend his vacation
here.
Mrs. Blanche Pratt and son, Robert, will
arrive at Mrs. Morse's this week for the
summer.
Mrs. Rodney Marcy of Putney is spend
ing several weeks with her mother, Mrs.
Arvilla Wellman.
Several former residents of this town
have sent generous contributions toward
proposed extensive repairs on the Congre-
gational church.
Among vsiters to Newfane hill summit
last Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. H. C.
Warren of Boston who migrate between
friends in Putney and this place for a time.
Among would be passengers DELAYED by
the storms ravages above here was Secre-
tary Hall of the Connecticut Sunday School
union, who was en- route from Brookline
convention to Boston.
Strawberries and cream will be served at
the vestry rooms Saturday evening of this
week by the ladies' aid society, with intent
TO help on the project of new pews,. pa
pering, ETC., in the church.
Crop growing seems to be thriving under
the seeming superabundance of rain and
cloudy weather. The prospect is good for
local supply of strawberries from G. w.
Parsons's and II. H. Mack's.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Norton returned last
week. Mr.. Norton gave spirited report
OF the Saratoga meetings in Sundays dis
courses. Mrs. Norton will deliver a few
more addresses in the state in the interests
of home missionary work, and on returning
from her trip will give an account thereof
at some Sunday evening service.
West river was higher early on Thurs
day than it has been since the great freshet
of 'G9. There was fall of Is inches in a
short time during the morning. The large
brook west of the village came near burst.
ing its bounds. Its breaking away in 80
did no heavy damage but a repetition of
such breakage would be likely to send a
torrent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
VERNON.

NJ. H. Powers has been i'll with malaria,
Rev. J. d. Beeman will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at ? =. NJ.
The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs.
Withheld next Wednesday afternoon.
Frank Moseley of Springfield is at his
uncle's, Geo. F, Moseley's, for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Squiers have been
visiting their old neghbors and friends
here this week.
Mrs. Hemenway of Florence, Mass, is
visiting at Mrs. Frost's Tyler Hill farm
and at j. II. Frost's.
A. f. Weatherhead sold in the month of
April 201l pounds of cream to the North
field creamery, the product of 20 cows
1t is many years since such fall of rain
as we have had this week occurred at this
season of the year. The river rose nearly
ten feet on Wednesday night and is flowing
over some of the meadows. The logs are
running several weeks earlier than usual,
on account of the high water.
We much regret that the public spirit
and generosity of J. O. Frost should be in
suited by any one, but some vandal was
guilty of doing so on Saturday evening
and carried away from the park one of the
pretty hammOcks which he placed there.
Mr.. Frost offers a reward of $40 for in
formation which will lead to the arrest of
the thief.
The entertainment given by Messrs.
Frost ~ Stebbins at Central Park last
Friday evening was all that the managers
desired-a perfect success in all respects
and this compensates them for all the
hard work and expense which they put in
to it. The pavilion and grounds were
finely decorated with japanese lanterns
and the national colors, and the dining
rooms, where an elaborate supper was
served were made attractive by decorations
of ferns and flowers, and great variety of
the choicest viands tempted the appetite.
Over 100 tickets were sold for the dance
and great many people were present
who did not join, but came to enjoy the
music, which was furnished by STATIONS
operate orchestra of Orange, Mass,
which consisted Of six pieces, led by J. X.
Stratton. Mr.. Stratton and his assistants
are musical artists of the first class and
gave several selections during the concert
of high order, They introduced the en-
tertaning feature during the dancing,
by giving popular airs and songs and
some of the songs were given in costume,
which were very pleasing, The company
and all present, were more than pleased
with the music and all connected with
the entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
DUMMERSTON.

Mrs. Charles Hail of Greenvile n. H.,
has been here few days visiting her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. p. F. Barnard.
Mrs. Leroy Wilder has so far recovered
from her recent severe illness as to be able
to cook for herself the accustomed morn
ing meal.
Prucius Maney has taken a wagon ride
to the north part of the state and Canada
on business connected with the settlement
of his wife's estate.
Merton Pratt, the one-armed veteran
soldier, was able to preside at the Memo
rial exercises held in the church on May
90. His recovery is very slow and he is
not yet able to perform any manual labor.
In view of recent event which has &C.
Cured in town, the man of busy life is led
to make the following soliloquy:
To fish or not to fish. that is the question,
Whether it is nobler to engage in sport
Occasionally. and thereby risk danger
OF act, offending, in ignorance OF law,
And impeT self or purse by fine imposed
Or submit in peace to unremittng toll.
Relieved not by sportiye day in catching fish.
In accordance with instructions from
the state grange Evening Star grange will
observe Children's day June -. The ex-
ercises will be held in the vestry at Dunn
merston beginning at 10 o'clock. The
time will be spent in playing games and
preparing dinner, which will be furnished
on the basket picnic plan. The program
for the afternoon will consist of speaking,
rectations, songs and instrumental music.
The public are cordially invited to come
and bring the children that they may have
time to enjoy their surroundings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
WHITINGHAM.
A Monument to Brigham Young.

The Brigham Young monument at salt
Lake City, Utah, is to be unveiled on July
20, at the semi-centennial celebration Of
the entrance of the Mormon pioneers into
the Great Salt Lake valley. The site is
about go feet from the Mormon temple
The monument will be SO feet high, in
GLIDING l2-foot bronze statue of the NOR
mon leader. On the four sides of the base
are carved illustrations Of pioneer life.
The cost is about $4,000. Brigham
Young entered Great Salt Lake valley on
July "a, lS47, leading the pioneer band,
consisting OF l43 men, three women and two
children. About 80 of the pioneers now sur
vive, among them MILFORD Woodruff, the
present president of the church. OF the Nor
mons who went to Utah during that year
about 500 are living, and are to be guests at
the celebration. Three of the original pio-
neers were colored, and of these one sur
wives
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Mrs. W II. Mum of Holyoke, Mass,
is at j. w. Shipman's.
Mrs. Thomas p. Morse of Dummerston
is at Ephraim Morse's.
Arthur Staples of Greenfield Mass.
has been visiting Williamsville friends the
past week
Rev. Henry Croker and wife of Fair
fax, this state, were recent visitors at ID. A.
DickinsOn's.
A chldren's day exercise will take the
place of the preaching service at the Meth
odist church next Sunday morning.
A good many of our farmers are fearing
that this continued wet weather will neces-
state the replantng OF their corn fields
Rev. Mr. Williams will preach at the
Universalist church next Sunday. There
is some prospect that his services may be
secured for year.
The Willamsville and West Dover base
balls clubs will play matched game on
the grounds of the former on Saturday
afternoon of this week.
Miss Adella Estabrook, for the past four
years music teacher in :he public schools
of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, is visiting her broth
er, Rev. A. A. Estabrook.
DR.. P. p. White is taking an outing of
three or four days, during which he will
visit relatives and friends at Fairhaven, this
state, and Cambridge, n. Y.
Quite a number of our young people
were drawn to Brattleboro the past week
by the varied attractions of "Zephra," the
reception of the North Street school, and
the circus.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B, Randall of this place
came into possession of a snug sum of
money last Thursday by inheritance. On
Saturday they departed for Groton, this
state, which town they will make the mi
tial point of an extended tour among rela-
tlyes and friends in Vermont and New
Hampshire.
The heavy rains of the past few DAYS
swelled our streams Wednesday evening to
almost freshet dimensions. A portion of
the mill dam of Wheeler d Morse's butter
box shop was carried away, but our other
mill owners escaped serious damage. The
roads all through Newfane were badly
washed, and Road Commissioner Stedman.
who had nearly completed his spring labors,
will now have to go over The work the sec
ond time
Mrs. A. P. Allen and Mrs. A. R. Dunk
lee arrived at their home in this village
tuesday, after spending the past winter
Win leldIlNes dI East LongmeadGW, Mass
Edgar c. Allen of BrOokline, Mass, ac-
companied them. Mr. Allen for the past
ID years has had an interest in a concession
granted by the authorities of Block Island,
covering the exclusive beach privileges for
bathing purposes of that popular summer
resort. He regards this cold opening of
summer as a good omen of hot weather to
come and consequent good business in his
line.
At the annual meeting of the Williams
vile Cemetery association recently held E. |
p. Wheeler, j. II. Merrifeld, Geo. b. Will |
liams, G. K. Stedman and George W.
Dickinson were elected trustees, E. P. !
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
WEST DUMMERSTON
The Coombs Golden Wedding.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs William
Coombs was the scene of musical festivity
Tuesday, the day being the iftieth ami
versary of their wedding About 100
friends and neighbors united with them in
making it time long to be remembered
A brother of Mr.. Coombs from New
Hampshire, Reuben Coombs, was there
who witnessed their marriage so years ago
Other friends from Bratteboro, Winches-
ter and Williamsvlle were present. The
neighbors and friends presented them
with beautiful hanging lamp and many
articles of silver and gold. Mr.. Geo
Fields made the presentation in behalf of
the friends. John Townsend rendered
thanks in behalf of Mr.. and Mrs Coombs.
Miss Colburn read a poem written for the
occasion. The house and grounds were
beautifully decorated with japanese Ian
terms. Refreshments was served after
which dancing was INDUCED in. The
bride of 65 years led the dance on pavil-
ion arranged for the occasion. The West
Dummerston band furnished music for the
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11
HALIFAX.

Perley Crosier has been on the sick list
for few days.
The heavy rain last Wednesday did
much damage to the roads.
Mrs. NJ. Hutchins of Brooklyn, n. y,
is with Mrs. f. H. Niles for few months.
Miss Eva J. Griffin is at home from
Brooklyn, n. Y, where she has been since
last fall.
Mrs. Bert Worden took dose of Paris
green Sunday with suicidal intent. She
was reticent about what she had done, and
the fact that she had taken poison was not
known until late in the day. She is still
alive, but there is little hope of her recov-
erV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-11

20, at 10 A. NJ. 1t is hoped that all the
teachers and scholars will be present pre-
pared to take part in the exercises.
The ladies' society of the Universalist
church will hold their annual strawberry
festival in the town hall Tuesday evening,
June %. Several bedquilts, aprons, and
fancy articles will be sold, including
handsome afghan. Supper will be served
at o'clock and again later in the evening
at the ladies' rooms. There will be dane
ing with A, II. Hines prompter.