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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

acIually In the service yOu w AiON
facts which The CALL will tell you about
tomorrow.
In that issue there will be On article upon
how the soldier gets into the service, what ms
duties are, his opportunities and emolumen's'
and how he lives at his post.
1t will be graphic and interesting oescrip-
ton of the type of soldier who serves IN the
army of the United States to-day.
Millionaires ride in Palace cars!
So do Saurians.
THE SUNDAY CALL will tell you all about the
enormous and beautifully finished cars which
have actually been fitted up for their travelling
accommod alton.
Not for millionaires. Oh, mol for Saurians
Every one is fond Of thrilling adventures
Then no one should fail to read the expert
ence of the engineer who faced an awful death
Itisn't small thing to face death with your
friends around you.
Think. then, of facing it alone in the wilds
of the mountains amid the blackness OF the
night
This thrilling story will be told by Its
hero in the columns of next Sundays CALL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

ANY and every bill before the Legis-
lature that tends il any way to prevent or
check the construction of railways ought
10 be promptly rejected. California needs
more facilities for transportation and it
would be folly to enact laws that would
diminish the chance OF getting them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

Cabinet making progresses.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

The rapidity with which Randsburg has
developed from the wild and wooliy stage
to the customs of high society is astonish-
ing. 1t is already enjoying a report that
the prettiest married woman in the dis
trict has eloped with handsome young
man, and all that it lacks now is di-
vorce case, an opera-house and a bicycle
rink
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

Let US give the little devil his due.
When The CALL began to supply the
people of California with the news service
of the United Press Willie Hearst had
sense enough to see that it was the best in
the world and at once followed the lead of
THE CALL and obtained the same service
for the Examiner. This showed degree
of perspicacity on the part of the faker,
but it does not justify him in Dragging
that his paper has now better news SER
vice than The CALL
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

c. P. Villiers, "Father of the House of Com
MONS" who has just celebrated his ninety
fifth birthday, has represented Wolyerton un-
interruptedly for sixty-two years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

1t is only a short time ago that the
Bradley Martins were caught in what
looked very much like smuggling articles
of wearing apparel through the Custom
house, ard now they are going to give
$500, 900 bail and masquerade, but of course
none OF the family will appear as SNUG
glers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

During Decem Der, 1896, by suspension o
rules substitutes were elected in excess o
the mum ber allowed.
3. Actual cost per month for substi-
TUESDAY ........................$l,4 81, 4O(
IT,opiDo on
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
AMPLE REVENUES IN SIGHT.
Treasury Officials Predict There Will be
Surplus Every Month.

Surplus Every Month.
Washington, Dec. 80 The forthcom-
ing monthly statment of the Government
receipts and expenditures will show n
material increase in the receipts from
both customs and internal revenue. To-
days income from customs alone was
S153, 567, the highest figures reached since
the new tariff law went into effect.
Several times during the last few weeks
the customs revenues have exceeded
5000, 600, and, according to the expecta-
tons of the Treasury officials, these fig
ures will he fully maintained for an in
definite period.
The increase from customs this month
vii. probably exceed those of Novem her
by 50 100000 or So, 100000, which will
leave surplus for the month. indie
pendent of the receipts and payments on
account of the Pacific railroad transfer
the total receipts this month would have
exceeded the expenditures by approx
mately Sl,750,000.
The returns from internal revenue
sources show gratifying increase, and
it is not unlikely the Deem Der staten ent
will show an excess over November of
10000
Altogether the situation so far as reve-
nues are concerned is very gratifying to
the Treasury officials, who confidently
predict that with.the exception of Janu-
airy, when heavy interest payments are
due, there will be surplus for each re-
naming month of the present fiscal year.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
s Al. l.. E, vi
ISAAC CANNADAY, REPORTER.

John Edward Burwell, who has been
visiting his cousin, Robert Logan, at
sherwood, has returned to his home in
Floyd county.
Captain and Mrs. Eliasou, Of Roanoke,
spent yesterday with their friends, Mr.
and Mrs. Il. Il. Cannaday, on Virginia
avenue.
MISS Jean Vaughn, of Roanoke. is Wis
ting her friend, Miss emma Ayres, on
Market street.
II. II. Lucas. of Patterson. Va, a for
iner student of Roanoke College, is visit.
ing friends in Salem.
Little Laura Rachett, daughter of Jack
hachett, of Roanoke, who is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Brufey, on Main street, had
the misfortune to fall and break her arm
this AFTERNOON DR.. KilIian rende red the
necessary surgical assistance.
a Riddick, who has been travelling in
South America in the interest of the Co
mas Cigarette Machine Company, arrived
in town yesterday evening
Carroll st. John and Wilson Carper. of
Rocky Mount, Va, were visiting friends
In town yesterday
The Presbyterian Sunday-school held
their annual Christmas entertainments
last evening. In edition TO a large and
beautiful Christmas tree, the audience
was favored by several recitations and
solos.
Miss Glennie Martin entertained a
number of her young friends at her ia
Tiers spacious residence near town on
WedDesdayss.night.
Miss Sadie Logan gave an informal
dance at the home of her father, Col.
Robert Logan, Wednesday night.
Miss Louise Logan entertained NUN
Der OF her friends ut the home of her ia
Their, Mr. George Logan, last evening.
John Carr ington, of Richmond, is stop
ping at Hotel Duval
John Cline, of Augusta County, is reg.
istered at Hotel Duval.
L. T. Smith, the bookkeeper for d. II.
Martin & Co., is able to be out after his
severe attack of paeum onia.
NOTICE.-On Saturday, January 1st
the Roanoke Street Railway Company
Will make special rate of 10 cents in
either direction between Roanoke and Sa
lem. No tickets will be sold on that day.
Fay III cents to conductors.
S. w. JAMESON,
General Manager.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
IN ACLOUD OF MYSTERY
How Albert E. Lewis Did the
Disappearing Act.
ANOTHER JEKYLL AND HYDE CASE.

When He Found He Could Support His
DuEi Character No Longer, Lewis Van
ishc@, Leaving ElaborateIy Prepared
Evidence That He Had Met Foul PLAY,
Inc Facts In connection with the recent
sensational disappearance of citizen of
Montreal make an interesting story. For
days tho local newspapers contained col
umns describing how Albert +. Lewis, a
real estate man, had been murdered or
kidnapod MT lonely spot on tho outskirts
OF Montreal His hat and gloves and evil
dence of struggle were found near tho
place. Lewis was last seen on Saturday
evening whilc he was ut dinner with his
family. About o'clock n letter was hand
cd to him asking him to call upon resi-
dent of st. Louis do Mile End, who, it was
said, wished to SEQ him on business. Lewis
after dinner kissed his wife and started
out to SEQ tho man, saying that he would
afterward attend public meeting of the
residents Of the municipality, in which no
had largo land interests
Whom no reached tho house of the man
who, it was supposed, had sent the letter,
the latter denied that he had over seen it,
ana after few words Lewis left, us he
said, to 20 to tho meeting. That was tho
last seen Of him by his friends, and when
he did not return homo by the next morn
ing his family became alarmed and tho
theory was That he had been either kid
MAPPED or murdered
1t is now discovered that tho sending of
the letter and the subsequent finding of
tho hat and gloves were all part of skill
fully arranged plan concoctcd by Lewis
himself to deceive his family and the pub
lie and lead them to suppose that he had
been dono away with. Lewis had u car
riage in waiting near tho spot where he
was last seen, into which ho got, and after
carefully Disgusting himself he took one
of the outgoing trains.
Tho reasons for his going nrc now plain
Lewis, who was the son of leading Mont
rcnlcr and about 40 years old, was in his
carly youth wandcrcr and Bohemian.
He had Travelled all over tho west, been a
cowboy in Oregon and Washington, and
had visited the Hawaiian Islands. While
on his travels he had met woman of in
fcrior station and lived with her for some
time, when they separated About ten
years ago Lewis returned to Montreal, and
not long aftcrward met and married Miss
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31

Helen Bagg, ono of tho richest hciresses
in that city. Her family arc tho largest
landowners i'll the Dominion owning vast
tracts of land in and around Montreal
and tho wealth of tho estate amounts To
many millions. Mrs. LOWS had a large
amount of money, besides 4; great tonl Of
land i'll her own right, and Lewis, after he
had married her, launched into tho real
estate business on an extensive scale. Ho
also speculated heavily, and, assisted by
his wife, made good deal of money.
Whilo apparently II model husband and
most devoted to his wife, he had many
affnirs with fast women. The old skeleton
IN his closet was u continual worry to
him, and he sought to drown his cares
with drink. All tho time he led Dr.
.Ickyll and Mr.. Hyde existence Not long
ago tho woman of his wandering DAYS
found out his whereabouts and appeared
on tho scene. When Lewis would not meet
her demands for money any longer, sho
threatened to expose him. TO add to his
trouble, his intrigue with married wom-
an had been discovered by her husband.
who threatened to shoot him. A few
months ago Lewis decided to 20 to Eng
land with his wife for tho jubilee fcstivi-
ties, thinking that the clouds would blow
over III his absence, but when he returned
I" NV NfShS ago lllc lfOllDlC was resumed
When he found things becoming too hot
for him, he decided to skip out and ar
ranged the plan to lead people to suppose
that ho had been murdered The plan
might have worked very we'll, only it
leaked out that previous to his departure
Lewis had transferred big blocks of stock
held by him, that he had borrowed money
from members of his wifc's family and
that during his trip to England he had
placed large amount to his credit in "a
London bank He is believed to have gone
to New York, where he will be Joined by
one of his Montreal women, and it is
thought he will then make for South
Africa, for which he has often expressed
his liking. lie owns large amount of
real estate, but he has no doubt authorized
friends to act for him and his interests.
Mrs. Lewis is Frustrated by her husband s
disappearance and the terrible scandal con
neCtcd with his name.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
THIN GLASS TUMBLERS.
Effects of the Haste With Which Some of
Them Are Made.

OF tho Haste with Which Some of
Them Are Made.
The thin glass tumblcrs which have re-
Gently been put on tho American market
Ill such enormous quantities have surprised
many IL housckccpcrby cracking suddenly
whilo standing on the shelves. 1T has need
cd octlar~tcmonstration to convince some
housckccpcrs that rumblcrs could behave
in this manner. When one of these tllm-
blcrS is found cracked, the first thought is
that Il careless servant must be in fault
Hot water or rough handling was always
the cause of the brcakagc of the old fash
toned lint glass goblctS. The difference
between the old and the new kinds of tum-
blcr> seems to be in the haste with which
the latter is prepared, thus neccssitating IL
very short stay in the anncaling furnace
The molecules of the glass in this case
have no chance to arrange themselves in
lines of least strain, so that every new
fashioned tumblcr is filled with torsion
stresses tending to fracture its substance
with any slight external aid, as, for exam
pie, the cool air from an open window
striking the proxmatc sides of the tum-
blers ret on dining room table OF course
the advantage of using the now kind of
tumblcrs is that their cost is only one fifth
or one sixth of the old kind.
Looking at the matter more broadly,
the tendency of the new glasses to spon-
tancous fracture is only another ilustra-
ton of crystalline degeneration. Herbert
Spencer. in perhaps the most fascinating
chapter on evolution which he has ever
written, points out that all substances
which have been rendered cOlloid by tho
application of heat sooner or later radiate
this heat, which has been acting as Il &C.
ment between the molecules and become
crystalline. Mr.. Spencer gives as illustra-
tons of this process the igncous rocks in
their various stages, from molten lava to
granite, and jam, which becomes gritty
when kept too long, owing to tho crystal
liZation Of the contained sugar. -Cassier' 5
Magazine.
"You never need tell me anything
about The eallantry of southern gentle
men again. exclaimed Miss Twitters.
WHAT'S the matter:''
"Woll, | heard two colonels or majors
on something talking, and after awhile
one of them said to tho other, lets so
and lick her. And tho other replied,
Don't care ii I do. So off they went to
thrash some poor, helpless woman. Just
think OF it,"
And Miss Twittcrs could not under
stand what there was about such brutal
ity to make her escort laugh so imnod-
erately. New York World.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31

After such leap for liberty as was made
the other day by William and John Moran,
two burglars being taken TO the pcnten-
tary, it seems almost IL pity that they
were rccapturcd. They were journcying
shacklcd together, in charge of II constable
ON Lake Shore train from Wcstficld, y.
y, to Buffalo. Near Lake View they man
aged to eludc their guard and leapcd from
the train together. They rolled down a
steep cmbankmenta and made for the woods,
unhurt by their leap, but they were re-
captured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
RUSSIA WANTS ALASKA.
Effort Being Made to Find Flaw i'm the
Great Deal.

Effort Being Made to Find Flaw in the
Great Deal
The Grand Duke Paul, of Russia, is
said to he Mt the head of n political party
that .aims to srecover Alaska from the
United States. Little was cared for or
ever thought of Alaska IN St. Petersburg
until the startling news about Klondike
burst upon the Russians. That an en-
pire containing an unknown amount of
gold should have been sold or, rather,
given away, for $1,000 600, is said to have
made many of the Russians regret their
bargain. Grand Duke Paul is said to he
looking up the records of the deal very
thoroughly, hoping to find u flaw in the
transaction upon which to base claim.
The -eport probably has some foundation,
but not.enough to cause any alarm. AL.
though the completion of the Siberian
railroad, which will be in 1905. will make
Russia leading power on the Pacific
the United States has nothing to fear
from her in regard to our land of the FRO
zen gold.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31

HELLO, boys, am Mt the same old
place and ready to shoe your horses at
anywhere from 81 to $l.25, or so cents il
necessary, and / guarantee satisfaction in
every sense of the word. j. S. SHANER,
the Kentucky horse sheer, Salem avenue
8. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31

When the colonel jumped from tho bed,
they thought it was vcritablo rosurrcc-
ton. The bold lover threw himself out
Of the window, and tho girl tainted dead
away. a spraincd ankle was the extent of
the injuries received by her sweetheart, the
landlord settling the bill. The landlord
was quickly sobcrcd by the commotion,
but the colonel never went back to that
place, no matter if tho fish did bite better
there in July than anywhere else in Wis
consin.-St. Louis Republic
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
A TlPPLER'S JOKE.
1T Was of the Practical KInd and Might
Have Resulted Seriously.


Ono OF the best known men about town.
who died II few years ago often told IL
practical joke that was played on him
which forever left its mark Tho man in
question WAS Il great sportsman, and moth
ing could keep him away from angling
and shooting when there was the least
chance to do good day IS work. III earlier
years ho was in the habit Of going to n
little village in Wisconsin famous for it's
well stocked streams. A man named
Beech kcpta little hotel here, and tho colo
ncl-wo will call him that-ofton put up
with him. He arrived there one night in
July and retired soon after supper, dctor-
mined to get good nights rest The
landlord was i'll tho bar and somewhat
worse for what he had imbibod
II suppose L can have my old room?'
said tho colonel as he shook hands with
him.
Certainly. certainly, my boy. But
you'll have to sleep with tho major-you
know the major-as the house is full"
There may have been merry twinkle
in his eye as he said this, but the colonel
took no notice of it. Yes, he knew the
major The major was pleasant old
chap who had lived in the village for years
and made his headquarters at the tavern.
There was II now moon that night, and the
without lamp Besides, he didn't want
to disturb his roommate, who appeared TO
be fast asleep. Very much fatigucd with
his days tramp he tumblcd into bed and
was just doing off when ho heard the door
open and some one come into the room. In
the dim light the colonel distinguished the
outlines of u young man and woman.
They sat down OH the sofa, where tho rays
of the moon fell upon them. The colonel
could not understand the situation, but he
waited to see what would come of it,
Dearest" said the man in dllcct tones,
81 don't want you to have so much to say
to Billy Jones'"
"Why, Charley, you know don't care
rap for him. lovo you. You ought to
know that"
There was kiss and then another Tho
colonel nudgcd his friend, the major, we'll
knowing that his sense of humor would
render the scene all the more enjoyable,
but he didn't move. The sweet talk went
on very quietly and dccorously Again
tho colonel jabbcd his bcdfclow. Some
how the major was sleeping very soundly,
and the colonel raised himself on his elbow
and took his first good look ut him. I'M
agino his horror when he discovered little
square pieces of damp cloth over his eyes
and bandagc around his head to keep his
jaw in position. The major was dead.
Tho colonel gave one yell and spranc
from the bed. Another bound and he was
out of tho door and tearing down tho
stairs Not until he reached the taproom
and swallowed largo goblet of whisky
did he recover sufficiently from his fright
to ask for nm explanation from the land
lord, who by this time was thoroughly in
toxicatcd.
He confessed that no had played joke
on his guest and hoped it had not givcr
him much of n turn. The bcst part of tho
joke was on tho young couple who hat
volunteered to sit ND with the CORPSE
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31

Oysters by the pint, Quart or gallon at
Bonner's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
After hearing some friends continual

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
aud Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, of
Ahaheim, Cal, purchased bottle of it
for his own use and is now as enthusi-
astic over it's wonderful work as anyone
can be. The % and so CT mt sizes for sale
by II. G. Barnes, "He puts up prescrip-
tions"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
Matrimonv and Grim.

1t is singular fact, but one proved by
statistics, that crime is more common in
single life than in married. In the former
80 i'll every 100000 are guilty, while only
] ! of the married have gravcly broken the
l,ws out of the same number
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
MILLIONAIRE MARRIED.

Versailles, Ky, Dec. 30.-James b..
faggin.a millionaire turfman, and Pearl
VOORHEES, were married here this morning
at the residence of the bi ide's step father,
james p. Amsden. They left for New
York Immediately.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31

Bonner's oysters and meals needs no
recommendation re commend them
selves. Best on earth.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
ooh, George, this is SO suddcnr'-.
New York Journal.
a STRAIGHT Tin.

a STRAIGHT Tip.
The football captain yelled, "2l-lG
-91-loH' And the play was executed
successfully, ilvo yards being gained.
"Golly, yelled Black Pete, ''dat's dc
row plays mex wcoll!'-Philndelp
North American.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31
MURDERER SENTENCED.

Cincinnati, Dec. 30.-Frank EARLY. IA
negro who mur dered his mistress and
killed his wife last August, was to day
sentenced to be electrocuted on April II
next
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-31

We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery. Look ont for
the belled.teams. w. X. ANDREWS
s. CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL.
EkS, 2i0 Salem avenue
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
A BABY uNsosoMs ITSELF.


! wish ! wasn't pretty and I wish wasn't
Wish sSlEs aId,n. think 1 look "Just good
wish-if I'm rosebud. as they say-thst !
had thOrns
As sharp AS mammals needles and as big as
mooley's horns.
! wish that great big grown-up folks weren't
mean enough to take
Advantage Of little. teenty-weenty mite. and
Life burden to baby. pouncing on It. one
In u way, they. wouldn't dare to II 1t wasn't
weak and small.
guess. II you were me- that you'd be mad
tho you're MS meek
your cheek,
And said. 500 pity little sing!' and all but
took your breath
Away with her hard hugGinG. while she
kissed you most to death.
They call me ''little angel" but an angel
would be rolled
by such Outrage, and nn angels disposition
would be spoiled;
Yet these fool folks they all wonder why l
double up my fist.
And with angry Davis lombard them ev'ry
time that nm kissed.
I'm a baby that's abused. and Just think
II Is u shame
The busy. big society that's got the great
long name
What Is Il that they call 1t. now-the S. F.
Can't keep those cruel women from forever
i.H III. -Rostop Globe,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
usen of fuller.n Earth.

Fuller's earth was originally used for
cleansing cloth of grease, and also by
furriers for cleansing furs. In the lat
ter case the fur was covered with Il
considerable quantity of the earth and
rubbed or trodden. 1t has also been
used us an absorbent by druggists. At
the present its chief use is for Clarity
ing oils. In clarifying lard oil the
fuller's earth. ground to 100 mesh, Is
added to the hot oil and stirred for II
short period; the oil Is then passed
through Il filter press. the earth and col
oring impurities being left behind it.
The degree Of tineness of the fuller's
earth is of great Importance, and it is
necessary to heat 1t well before use.
In clarifying lubricating and similar
oils the fuller's earth is now being used
as substitute for bone black In this
case 1t is not necessary to grind the ma
terial so fine. and the size to which it is
ground varies with the grade of the oil
TO be treated