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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
RELEASED BY LIGHTNING.
a Fatal Bolt Deals. Destruction in Con.
Wet Camp.

Dakota, Ga, June 20.-While thun-
der storm was in progress lightning
struck IL convict camp near this place,
last night, and four convicts were killed.
Ten are dying from their injuries and
twenty escaped in the panic which en-
sued.
The camp was at the lumber mills of
Greer Brothers. and about $50 prisoners
from the State penitentiary we~e at WORK
there. At the supper hour the storm
came up and lightning struck the dining
hall, wrecking it. Two of the colored
convicts were instantly killed; two
others, white, died from their injuries n
few minutes afterw wards, and ten were
shocked so severely that they are dying.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
Dress Goods.

Come along with the great crowds of
busy buyers that are sure to be here this
week, and share the big benefits of buy
ing ut ''the peoples big store" You
have never been called upon to face such
values before.
4 styles blue and white ard black and
white striped storm serge for Separate
Skirts, looks just like the soc kind; here
MT 12 1.2c.
B pieces finest all wool French Checks
in black and white and brown and white,
"A inches wide, our former price 81 &c,
marked down t. SOC, a grand bargain. $
> pieces beautiful Brocaded Mohair,
black only, in the new large figures for
Separate Skirts designed for summer of
'07-42.inch, here only soc
> styles Black Brociicd Granite Cloth
fur Separate Skirts Is inch, was 81 a
yard, now only SOC.
80 inch All-Wool Black Diagonal Chev.
il Serge for Separate Skirts; only SOC,
worth 69c.
Genuine English Canvas, black only,
is inch, great value at SSc.
80 inch Black Etamine n great ia vorite
for Separate Skirts, was 81 yard,
marked down to SOC
3 pieces Choice Novelty Goods, 46-inch,
best of the SOC group. now SOC.
IL pieces 30-inch Novelty Dress Goods,
the II | &c and 15c sort, reduced to 10c to
close.
200 pieces 36.inch All-wool French
Serge in black and all leading colors, i'm.
ported by us in anticipation of an adj
vance in price; great value at 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
Wash Goods.

Beginning Monday morning we will
sell SO pieces Real Jaconat Duchesse in
the choicest designs of the season. There
are many Of the Linen colored ones in the
lot. Also black and white. Jaconnt
Duchesse is 32-inches wide and is fine and
sheer. The be st washing AMI best wear
ing goods in the market at 10 2c-nevcr
goes for less-here it is only Sc.
Another case beautiful Organizes. very
fine and sheer, just put on sale. Come
before they are gone; only IL 1-2c.
Case Fine Corded Dimity, very pref
ty, Sc.
Case Fine Sheer Printed Lawns. 80.
inch, only Sc.
One case Tailor made Suitings for Sep.
arate Skirts, always IL Lee before, now
10c Mt the "big store.''
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
Gents furnishings.

60 dozen Mems Balbriggan shirts and
Drawers, unusual value mt Poe.
Armor Brand Gents Laundered
Percale Shirts, . collars and pair cuffs,
detached, only soc.
One case Gents Fine Dress Shirts,
white with colored fronts, cuffs to match
front, to he worn with white collars, open
back and front, 81 each.
One case Gents Balbriggan Half Hose,
real Maco 1.-TWO thread" long. ribbed
tops, they'll match the pc ones you have
been getting from your furnisher, here
II ! &c.
Special in Gents Tan and Brown Half
Hose, combrd Maco, double Sole and
high spliced heels, II &c.
Gordon dye Fast Black Half Hose,
special value at II &c.
Gents Leather. colored Lsle Thread
Hose, CSC
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
Silks

The big importations of Silks for fall
will soon be arriving. We must have IL
place for them. The big price-cutting
here will attract scores of buyers. Will
you he one OF them?
pieces of best Habutai Silk for waists,
the choicest of the Wash Silk variety, 21-
inch, has been SOC, now only 25c.
Lot of beautiful Printed Jap Silks for
waists, 90 inch, We're soc, now SOC.
Lot of Shautong Pongee Silk in the
natural color, l9-nch; worth soc, here
for 25c.
pieces of Black Bro"ade satin, special
large designs for Separate Skirts, also
the smaller figures for whole costumes:
prices have been 5, lee and 81 Il yard,
now your choice for Toe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30

absorbed, II even read, with anything like
the interest OF the average "paper back
We call for purity in the food and drink
and air for our bodies let us demand
purity in the food and drink and air for
the mind as WE'LL There are hygienic
principles for both.
Sunday Afternoon man was leaning
over a fence on one of our principal
streets. He might have been drunk and
he might hare been sicli-the public did
not know. Some boys cnme long-some
bright, kindly disposed boys upon whom
must some day depend the nations veal
They stopped where The man hung over
the fenceAt they knocked his hat off threw
some stones ut him and finally left him
with several large barrel hoops about his
neck The church bells were ringing and
people came by on their way to worship.
Most of them drew aside as they passed
the man leaning over the fence-they
SAID he was drunk how could they
know? A few paused to look at him and
to ask him what the trouble was. The
answer came 81 am sick" They went
on. II he had been drunk they would
have condemned him and gone their way
to preach about the degraded creature.
He was sick and they were satisfied
these people on the way to church. Two
doctors came along; there was nothing In
it for them and they did not pause. The
police station was called up. They said
1--WE will send some one to take him to
his home'' The man was still leaning
over the tence. He said, ~ am better
now, will get on the street car and go
home" Drunk or sick-it was the same
to the passers by. 1t was Sunday and
the church bells were ringing and little
girls in white dresses AMI gay ribbons
playing with flowers about the side walks.
Suppose the man leuning on the fence
had died? u would have been all the
same to the passers by. TRAMP"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
DEBs' SCHEME ABANDONED.
a Few Unemployed May Migrate to
Washington State.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 29.-Victor S.
Berger, editor of q socialist organ, gave
out statement to night on his return
from conference with Eugene V. Debs.
lie says the scheme to plant Il socialist
colony in the West has been abandoned
and to take its place there will be II small
migration of unemployed men to the
State of Washington.
They will look for homes there the
same SIS other settlers and the expenses
of transporting them will be paid
through per capita tax OF 10 cents II
month Oh members of the Social Democ.
racy, Debs' new party. Debs will remain
in the East nd he and his associates will
devote themselves to the cause of Social
ism through his political party and the
ballot.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
n Ilite Goods

We mention below II few of the many
excellent values in this department..
Greatest values ever offered in Indin Lin.
ems. Come to the "big storen for your
India Linens.
One case fine India Linen, Sc.
One case fine India Linen, loo.
One cnse fine India Linen. II &c.
One case fine lrdia Lhncu, 15c.
Fine sheer Persian Llwns, ~ &c,
l5c, 20c and 25c.
Magnificent line Fine White Indian
Dimitics. in stripes and checks, IL lee,
15c, lie, 20c, 2jc and 33c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30

About twenty of the convicts seeing
their opportunity, dashed past the guards,
who were panic stricken, and made good
their escape. After the guards recovered
they got out their bloodhounds, and che
dogs were put on the trail, hut owing to
the heavy rain that fell the tracks of the
fugitlves were difficult to trace. Only
two of them were lecaptured, and they,
having been in the hospital tent several
days, were too weak to get away.
Wild excitement reigns and hundreds
of people are out in pursuit of the con-
victs. The State will probably offer re-
ward for the capture of the men.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30

Fine French Welt Piques, 1Oc, 10 Lee,
20c, Csc and 33c.
French Pqucs in the big Welts for
Separate Skirts, 15c, 25c, 30c and SOC.
40-inch Black India Linen only IL &c.
4O.inch India Linen, all colors, 12 &c.
Black French Batiste, only 10 Lee, was
TIC.
Fine Dotted Swisses for Waists and
Dresses, 10 Lee, 15c, 20c and 2Jc
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
MAY BE REORGANIzED.

startling report was circulated here tC-
day that the President had decided to re-
organize the civil service commission,
and place Captain Toner, Of Canton,
Ohio, at it's head. Toner is at present con-
fidental secretary to the secretary OF the
interior. The report could not be veri-
fled this afternoon. Civil service re-
formers hope the report is false.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
DomestiCs.

This department. has to do with the
everyday things an | things that every
body wants. There's great saving here.
One case fine Zephyr Bingham in the
small checks. the lOc sort only Sc
Case very fine Zephyr Bingham in the
daintiest Dress Styles, great big value,
here only Toe
One case Turkey Red Cnlicoes with
black figures, checks and stripes, only SC,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30

TAKE A DRINK WITH US-It's
nothing stronger than water, but then,
it's cold aud clear and sparkling. Supply
sufficient for every man, woman and
child in Roanoke. Come and drink; it's
free to all.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
Belts.

BE sure to see the great line of New
Belts to be opened Monday morning.
Everything new and nice and nobby,
10c to soc each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30

SIGNED FOR A YEAR.
Joliet, H., June 20.-The Illinois Steel
Company to-day signed wage scale with
it's employees, being the same scale pre-
vailing last year. tsa
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-30
r AWRRNCE s. DAVIS, Fire, Life and Acct
l. dent II suraucs, No. Campbell avenue w :,
COMPANIES {:

COMPANIES:
North British and Mercantile, OF London.
Philadelphia Underwriters, OF Philadelphia.
Phoenix. OF London.
Scottish Mon and National, OF Edinburgh
Norwich Union. CT England.
Commercial Union, of London
New York Underwriters, OF New York.
Lion Fire. OF Loudon.
Mutual Life Insurance Co. OF New York.
Standard Accident, OF Michigan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
Mrs. Cougar Bounced.

Chicago. Jan. Members of the ex-
ecutive and central committees of the
National Party. who nave been in ses-
sion at the Sherman House for two
days, wound up their affairs tonight.
While the fusion of the National party
with the old Prohibition party is
deemed improbable. l.. B. Logan,
Henry II. Roser n J. NJ. Dunlap We're
appointed a special committee 10 use
every effort to unite all the true re-
formers into one body, if such can be
effected without the sacrifice of prin-
ciple to the National party.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Cougar, who has al
ways been prominent in the party. and
who was a member of both the exec
utive and central committees. was
asked TO resign through a resolution
presented by D. J. Thomas. The rea-
son for the action of the committee in
adopting such a resolution was hat
Mrs. Cougar gave her support to Will
lam j. BRYAN in the recent campaign.
Mrs. Julia p. Greene of Adrian, Mich,
"a appointed in her stead.
Resolutions calling for a fund of S10,-
900 to defray the expenses of the ma
tional committee were adopted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
MAY BE LYNCHED.
FLANAGAN'S NECK Is CERTAIN
LY IN DANGER.
Georgia Murderer Has Plenty of
Ready Money, and His De
Tense Will Be acknowledgement
Gus Murder in Philadelphia
Crime as a Result of Drink.

Atlanta, Jan. Information was re-
ceived here today that a party OF Greene
and Dekaib county men would arrive
during the night and attack the county
JAN. Ihey want TO get Edward Flanagan
ana lynch him for the murders which ne
last night near Decatur.
Ihe county changed sheriffs today. and
Sheriff NelmS placed extra men on duty.
He also notified the police and military
that he viii call upon them if necessary.
Mems Is Il we'll known fighter. and an
attempt to lynch his prisoner would he
disastrous 10 the mob. If a mob should
come To the city from the country. il
would be hard for them to find a leader
desperate enough to make an attack on
the prison. The Greene county people
are incenSed because one of Flanaganfs
was in Decatur on "A visit. The relations
nave lived in Dekalb county for years,
and their neighbOrS are enraged. Grand
father Allen, who was knocked in the
head and was supposed to be dead. gained
consciousness this morning and will
probably recover.
Miss Slack is not dead. but she is para
lyzed and unconscious and the doctors
say that she cannot possibly recover.
Grandmother Allen was buried today.
Flanagan sent for another lawyer to-
day, w. C.. Glenn, accompanying his
message with a check for 500. It turns
out that Flanagan has considerable ready
money in the bank and he had more than
$1,000 in cash in his pockets when he was
brought into the Jail.
The defense will he insanity.
Flanagan says that ne was in love
with the child. Leila Allen. and the
family had consented 70 their marriages
when she grew older. Flanagan was for
a time the travelling agent of the tard-
ard Oil company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
Perkins and shortridge.

San Francisco, Jan. 1.-The legisla-
ture. which meets in Sacramento on
Monday, is largely Republican in COM
plexion. That party has "A in the two
houses, IS in the assembly and rs in
the senate United States Senator
Perkins Will be a candidate for re-elec-
ton. He is considered strong, mainly
because the opposition has not de-
ciared itself centered for any man.
Another strong candidate is Samuel NJ.
Shortridge, a leading attorney n
brother of G. NJ. Shorrridge of the San
Francisco Call and San Jose Mercury.
Others mentioned incidentally are At
torney-General Fitzgerald, Irving M.
Scott, Colonel C. +. Croker. Senator
Perkins has been Ielegraphed TO come
home to attend &c MS fight. The legis-
lature may organize on Monday and,
if so, will ballot on Tuesday of the
following week; otherwise the ballot
ing will go over for two weeks. There
will be no objection made to Jeter per-
formining the duties of lieutenant-gov-
ernor, though IL is understood hat he
will have no voice as TO patronage.
Thomas Flint of San Benito will I'M
doubtedly be elected president of the
senate and Frank l.. Coombs of Napa,
will be chosen speaker Of the assembly
without opposition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
Indiana's Legislature.

Indianapolis, Jan. 1.-The legislature
will meet for organization next Thurs
day morning, and there is a strong
movement on foot to hold the Republic
an joint caucus to settle the senatorial
succession that same evening, though
the election dOes not occur until jan
uary 10. The Republicans have a ma
jority of 20 on joint ballot, and the
fight will be settled within the caucus.
The candidates are Charles w. Fair
banks, who received the complimentary
vote of the Republicans -four years ago,
when Turpie was elected; r. w. Nc
Keen, ex-president of the Vandalia
system: General Lew Wallace and
Judge r. S. Taylor. Mr.. Fairbanks
has been in the felo a number Of years.
and Mr.. Mexican a veal and a half.
General Wallace and Judge Taylor but
recently permitted the use of their
m The supporters OF Mr.. Fair
banks claim enough votes to nominate
on the first ballot in the caucus.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
FIGURES ON WOOL.
Some Given by the Boston CONNER
cial Bulletin Which Are Said to
Be Authentic.

Boston, Jan. 1.-The Boston Commercial
Bulletin. whose figures are accepted as
the standard by the National Association
of Wool Manufacturers and by the
United States government will say in its
review:
The total sales of foreign and domestic
wool in Boston in 1896 were Is. 203. $40
pounds against 24O. 463, 4S3 pounds in 1926.
The total receipts, foreign and domestic
We're co., $50 bags and bales. against 9l3 97i
bags and bales in 1885. The shortage in
sales is 81, 259, 473 pounds. The shortage
in receipts is 256, 43S bags and bales.
The total stock on hand carried over in
Boston is just about the same as last
years.. Sos. 900 pounds. against &c. 4S9. 300
pounds on January ]. 1896. The flock of
the United States was IS, 29S. 7S3 in 1896.
against 42,294. 064 in 1898.
The American wool clip was 272. 474. 7OS
pounds in 1896, against 294, 296. 726 pounds in
1895.
Complete returns from every market
and state in the Union show hi the
supply of domestic wool carried over is
last year. The supply of foreign wool
carried over is 26.SH,O 900 pounds. against
81. 533. 900 pounds last year. The total
stock of wool. domestic and foreign. car
ried over by the United States is $50. 402, 0SO
pounds. against 1874. 16T. 500 pounds domestic
and foreign carried over last year. a net
increase in stock carried over OF 16. 234, $50
pounds
The increased holdings for a rise are in
the western markets and by farmers in
the country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
Americans Abroad.

Paris, Jan. Alexander Eustis, the
American ambassador. held a new
year reception today, which was very
largely attended by the members of
the American colony. Miss Eustis,
daughter of the ambassador, acted as
hostess. She was assisted by Mrs.
George Eustis. Mrs. Alan Eustis and
Mrs. ViSnaud, wife of the secretary of
the embassy Among those who at
tended h reception were William
Danat, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bacon,
Colonel and Mrs. Charles Gibson, Mr..
and Mrs Francis Goodridge, Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius Stewart, Major and Mrs.
huntington, Mr.. and Mrs. John George
Munroe and Countess D. Coettlongen.
Mr.. Samuel E. Morse. the American
consul-general, and Mrs. Morse gave
an at home" which was attended by
800. guests a galaxy of American
beauties were present. consisting of
Miss Bussey, Miss B~uschback, Miss
Noah, Miss DENLY, Miss Sanderson,
Miss Fairfax. Miss Fithian, Miss
Plummer, Miss Maud Davis, Mrs.
Bower and Mrs. Paul Lartlett.
The salons of both the ambassador
and consul-general were beautifully
decorated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
r
Peculiar Ceremony in the Peculiar
Town of Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Jan. 1-Rev. Car
oline j. Bartlett. minister of the Peo-
pies church, sprung a surprise on the
church people at a reception which she
announced from the pulpit.
During the rendition of a musical
programme Miss Bartlett disappeared.
and a few moments later appeared in
bridal costume and marched toward
the altar, while DR.. Hughes W. Crane.
her betrothed. came forward from the
opposite direction. Rev. Jenkin Lloyd
Jones, pastor of All Souls church of
Chicago. appeared on the platform.
Miss Bartlett and DR.. Crane, in ac-
cOrdance with a ceremony which they
had arranged, then married themselves
and Rev. Mr.. Jones pronounced the
benediction.
The bride has been a minister here
for eight years and through her eff
forts the Peoples church was built.
Dr.. Crane is a native of Adrian. a
graduate of the Michigan university.
and a ~practicing physician.
The couple did not leave the city.
and will not change either of their
professional careers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
CEREAL TRUSTS.
Latest Combination of Capital TO
Fleece the Poor Man.

Chicago, Jan. "A morning paper
says: Nearly every oatmeal and cereal
mill in the United States has just en-
tered into an agreement that amounts
to a powerful trust to regulate the out
put and prices of oatmeal. rolled oats
and other breakfast cereals.
The new trust that threatens to drive
out of existence the smaller mills of the
country so as to make a big advance in
prices as soon as the conditions of
trade viii allow it. IS called the Cereal
Millers' association.
Ten days ago the representatives of
the mills in the trust held d meeting
in this city and another meeting Will
probably be held here by January y,
when it is likely that if the trade out
look has improved by thai time, there
will be a big advance in prices.
The general manager CT the aSsOcia-
ton IS Leo W. Brown Of Sioux City.
Robert Stuart, secretary Of the
American Cereal company, said yes
terday of the combine:
The Cereal NilleTs' association, or
whatever il is called, held a meeting
in this city ten days ago. and most of
the cereal mills, l understand, were
represented. We have not been asked
TO join the combination. and l did not
think it strong enough to raise prices"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
WARLIkE
Naval Movements That May Prob
ably Mean Something.

Philadelphia, Jan. Lieutenant
Commanding j. f. Pillsbury has been
detached from the war college and
ordered to assume command of the
dynamite cruiser V%esuviuS en- the 9th.
Lieutenant j. G.. Quinby has been de-
tached from the naval photographs
Office, Norfolk. and Ensign Warren
from the ava intelligence Office and
ordered 10 report for duty on the cruis-
er ON Jan. IA. Whatever object the
government may have in view With re-
gard to the destination OF the Vesu-
vius after she leaves League island,
certain it is that they are getting the
vessel ready TO go into commission.
One of the officials said today hat
IN response TO the department inquiries
as to the shortest possible time in
which the vessel could proceed. it was
stated that she would be ready for
service by the 18th INST. Most of the
crew are in the city and will probably
be Installed on board on Jan. Il. A
large force has been at work on the
final detail of the Vesuvius outfit for
several weeks and comparatively lit
tie. except coaling, now remains to be
done.
The cruiser Brooklyn, which has
been III commission since Dec. l, is
now almost ready to leave the yard.
Sac has had steam up for some time.
and 1t is said hat in the latter part
of next week she would start for New
port TO take on her torpedo equipment,
after which she win proceed to Hamp-
ton Roads.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
Vests Good Chances.

st. Louis, Jan. 1-Politieal interest
~hereabouts in the coming biennial
session of the state legislature centers
upon the election of a United States
senator to succeed George G. Vest.
There is a large Democratic majority
on joint ballot. Mr.. Vest is a candi-
date for reelection. Half d dozen
names have been suggested as con-
t~estantS, but none is considered as a
serious opponent of Mr.. Vest, and at
the present outlook, it is safe to say
that he viii succeed himself. The
much discussed measure known as the
fellow servant bill" and a serious at
tempt to eradicate or abolish race
tracks are matters receiving most at
tention.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-02
BLUE CUT ROBBERY.
FELLOW WHO LED THE BAN
DTS rs CAPTURED.
At Least, That Is the Belief of Peo-
pie Who Are Interested In the
Incident.

st. Louis. Jan. 1-SuDerintendent
Williamson of the United States Ex-
press company believes that in the cap
ture of John N. Kennedy at Kansas
City yesterday will be found The leader
of the gang who robbed the Chicago &
Alton train at Blue Cut on the night
OF December 81. superintendent Will
hanson saws:
The work was evidently done by
Eovices. Kennedy, who vas formerly
a train man. apparently planned both
this robbery and the one two months
before. He was assisted hv tramps
who were ignorant of the railroad and
express business. We have clews to the
other men connected with the robbery,
and ! feel assured they will soon be
rounded IN. In the first robbery they
secured nothing, and on the last they
got less h a 81. 00O."