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The times., 1897-11-12
Misses Department.

6 Atwood Short Refer Jackets. Sizes
4, ana 10 years Reduced from S450
10 Si.95 each.
Misses Tan Mixed Novelty Cloth
Jackets Sizes -, 4 and Is years. Re
duced from $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Misses Tan Covert Cloth Jackets.
taffeta silk lined throughout. Sizes l 4. IS
ana Is wears, Reduced from $500 TO
$50 each.
Third floor
The times., 1897-11-12

report is current that China is about
to adopt the gold standard. Immediate
it is announced that friend Of Mr.. Secre-
tary Gage has teen appointed minister TO
China. Shoulder to shoulder men should
stand together.
The times., 1897-11-12
Infants Department.

= Infants Imported Novelty Cloth Long
Cloaks, deep cape, handsomely trimmed
with lace and rows OF ribbon. Red uced
from $25.O0 70 $40 90.
l ChildFen's Roucle Cloth Refer, large
sailor collar, double breasted. smoked
pearl buttons. Reduced from S4-75 10
$2-0O.
/ GhildreR's Pink Rengaline SIX Shirred
Hat edged with bea yer fur, trimmed with
pink ribbons. Reduced from $500 to
$500.
Second floor.
The times., 1897-11-12
4Oc
Bargain in Silk Ruffs.
First floor.

236 Ladies Black Silk Rufs, for
the neck, full and 1uffy-pur-
chased under value enables the
following extraordinarily low price:
SOC Each. Regular Price, SI.oo.
First floor.
The times., 1897-11-12
Collegiate Trials.
tFron. the Springfield Iepub

tFron. the Springfield EepubIic.)
''Squelch committee is the expressive
title which Smith College girls apply to
the administrative body which forbids the
participation by men in the house Dances
which are such IA popular feature of tue
hiFster life in the college world at NORTH
ampton.
The times., 1897-11-12
Bargain in
Mems Night Shirts.

800 Men S Colored DoInet or Outing Elan
mel Night Shirts. Sizes Is 10 l 5. Cut full
and Wen made. Fifty cents is the lowest
price we have been able 10 quote on Il
SeTvic eable quality Night Shirt or this
character. AT the price we have marked
these the entire lot ought TO be sold IN
day.
AOc Each is the Special Price.
First fInnr.
The times., 1897-11-12
Free Advertising.
lFrom tbe chicago RECORD

tFrom the Chicago Record.)
One OF the oldest things nov offered for
study is the way III which thousands OF
newspapers are keeping David 3. Hill
prominently before the public eye by rc-
iteiations Of the statement that he has
fallen into utter oblivion.
The times., 1897-11-12
His One Virtue.

(FroTn the Chicago Journal)
''But. if he is such bad man, how has he
achieved SC much popularity"
We'll you see, he never pretends to be
any better than he is"
The times., 1897-11-12

700 yards Black Chantilly Laces.
in beautiful patterns and all tine
desirable widths, from ) to 10
inches.
fOc a Yard. Regular Price. 25c.
First floor.
The times., 1897-11-12
Naf, Sa Literary.

(From the Detroit Free Press.l
I'm anxious to meet Mr.. Ho5bey, they
say he talks Just like a book
Yes, he does-just like a blank book -
The times., 1897-11-12
An Unhappy Boy.

from the Chicago Recerd.4
Ibid little Jim enjoy the nutting party?"
No; he insisted on wearing his new
Shoes
The times., 1897-11-12
CIRCULATION statement.

Raiders cf The Ti8acs tclo mar at any
time Be unable TO procure copies OF L at any
ne1rs stand, railroad station o. on railroad
trains ,siH confer a Jacgr upon the manage
n'eHt 5y sending to itis Office iJorDlatioll Of
dts fact.
The times., 1897-11-12

Communications INTENDED for publication
in The Times should Be 5erseiy and plainly
qc'ftten and alut in al cas-s Be accon1p panied
by The name end address of f,e teriter. Re-
jected communications 1rjH not Be preserved.
and on y uaeHuseri ipts cf oJrioUs importance
ari1 De returned 10 Htei, authors.
The times., 1897-11-12
Bargain in
Women's Wrappers.

I2o Women's Dark Outing FIauueiette
Wrappers, made with Watteau hack, full
robe front, lined 10 waist and finished
with deep hem "a host or pretty patterns
and attractive Colors. Sizes 30 70 ~.
Bargain Price, sec Each.
Regular Price, SI-25.
Third floor
The times., 1897-11-12
Warning.

If half of those who are now de
liberating on certain Pianos in our
establishment should buy today we
would not have one left. a large
number have already been sold dur
ing this Fortieth Anniversary Sale
The greatest Piano bargains we
ever offered are now ready. Pick
vonr Christmas Piano today. Terms
to suit YOU-not us. Mandolins,
-Banjos, Guitars, and Music Boxes
GIVEN AWAY with every Piano
sold, whether square or upright,
old or new.
E. F. DROOP & SONS,
Steinway and 9th leading Pianos,
o25 Penna. Ave.
The times., 1897-11-12
Bargain in L.aces.

Third noor
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First nOOr.
The times., 1897-11-12

First floor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
CHICAGO LOSES VAST SUMS.
Dishonest Officials Have. Defrauded
Her Of Fully 100000.

Chicago, Aug. 14.-The civil service
commission in Investigating affairs in the
Guy water office to- day. disco ered iiregu-
iarieles which impllcate former employees
OF the department in conspiracy to de.
fraud the city. 1t is believed the CITY is
loser to the extent of fully $500, 900. THE
following ex-officials are involved thus
far:
Frank Nye, x.superintendent of the
meter bureau; William o. Lamont. ex.
chief clerk of the water department.; G.
Milton Jones, eX-head bookkeeper of the
department
irregularities innumerable are charged
TO the manipulations of Lamont. He
was discharged under the Swift admins.
tration as the result of disclosures in re-
gard to his official conduct.
The alleged system by which the CITY
was defrauded was II crooked manipuln-
ton or rebates on water taxes. Large
sums due the city were settled outside.
receipts being given in full, though the
amounts paid were much smaller than
the books showed were due. Approval of
reductions were. made by using n dupli-
cate stamp, indicating that the commits
sioner of public works had sanctioned
them.
Proof of Wholesale frauds is ample, but
the manipulationso Of the guilty parties are
so clever that it will be difficult to estnb-
lish their identity.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
A REPORTED
RESIGNATION.
Weyler, the Butcher, Said to Have
Stepped Down.
HIS RESIGNATION SAID TO HAVE
BEEN FORWARDED TO MADRID.
DUE TO THE DEATH OF CAN.
ovAs-THE PREMlER's PERSON
AL WISHES RETAINED HIM IN
CUBA-MUCH SATISFACTION EX-
PRESSED IN HAVANA.

havana, Cuba, August IA, (via Key
west, Fia.)-lt is learned on what seems
to be the best authority that Captain
General Wcyler has sent his resignation To
Madrid This report is generally be.
lieved to be true.
Ihere is no doubt that the resignation
OF General Weyler is due to the assassina-
lion OIL senior Canovas, the premier of
Spain, through whose personal wishes
Weyler was retained in Cuba
The report of General Weyler's resir.
nation is cause for satisfaction among
Cuhan sympathizers and recommendations,
VINO, III the event of another chief of the
loyal Spanish troops in Cuba, see only
reilet from the policy of Cancellation
which has resulted in such suffering TO
the pacificos of Cuba
Cen Nicola Valeriano Weyler has been
In command of the Spanish forces in
CUBA since February, 1896, when he sue
coeded zen. Martinez Campos Campos
mao tFied conciliatory methods and failed
to suppress the rebellion. Weyler was
chosen to represent the other policy of
subduing instructions He was the maj,
most desired by the vindictlve Cuban
Spaniards. In the former war for indie
penuence he had eXasperated the Cubans
by his harsh and cruel acts. while the
humane methods Of Campos had brought
the struggle to an end
Weyler arrived on the island on a Span
ish warship on February TO- and within
n week long series OF proclamations
and orders indicated the policy which he
intended to pursue. The civil and mil
ltary authorities were instructed to ar
rest all who in any way showed help or
sympathy for the rebels. 1t was stated
that such persons would be punished
with the utmost rigor The list of
oitenses subject TO court-martial and nun
ishable with death or i'm rlsonment was
very much extended. Another procla-
NATION ordered that all stores in the
country districts be vacated at once
Still another proclamation declared thar
"inasmuch as the rebels are eluding en-.
gagements with the government troops
and are committing arson and other
crimes, such bands will hereafter he re-
carried As bandits and heated in accord
ance with The latest DEGREES relating to
such persons
In is operations in the field Mt the
head OF the army the captain general has
been very aggressive, but it is stated that
the Cubans are Just as strong as ever in
the provinces which were theirs when he
arrived, and are just rs active in their
guerilla method of fighting. Confisca
ton and burning has been a favorite
practice of Weyler, and everywhere he
has moved on the island trail Of blood
and fi"e has been left behind
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
THOUSANDS CHEER BRYAN.
Monster Demonstration in His Honor at
Butte and Wa!kerville.

Monster Demonstration in His Honor at
Butte and Wa!kerville.
Butte, Mont, Aug. 14.-The reception
accorded w. j. Bryan here to-day equal
led some of those he received during the
campaign last fall in point of enthusi-
asm. The housetops near the depot were
crowded, and fully 5000 were in the liz,
mediate vicinity. Whistles screeched,
bells rang and thu crowd shouted itself
hoarse as Mr. Bryan appeared
AT his hotel he made brief address, re-.
ferring to the fact that the day was the
anniversary of his Madison Square Garden
acceptance
81 had rot thought" he said, ''of cell
ebratiGg the event, but am forcibly re-
minded of the material difference be-
tween the two cities l said on going to
New York that was going into the en-
emy's country 1t would take liar of
bi9 dimensions to declare that l was in
the enemy's country on this occasion,
II am pleased to meet my friends, and
especially people who were so universally
on our side during the campaign
Later Mt Walkervillc there was Il de-
monstration In his honor and in the af-
ternoon he spoke at the race track Mrs
Bryan held q reception ut thu, McDermott
Hotel
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
AMATEUR OARSNIEN.
Thirty Thousand People Witness the
Races on the Schuylkiu

Thirty Thousand People Witness the
Races on the SchuylkiIl
Philadelphia, August 14.-Fully thirty
thousand people witnessed the final
heats in the championship rowing races
on the Schuylkill river this afternoon.
This meeting of the National Association
of Amateur Oersmen was the most sue
cessful that the organization has ever
held. The weather was perfect. Fol
lowing were the results:
Senior double SOULS Penn ylvania
Barge Club, Philadelphia, won by three
lengths; Catlin Beat Club, Chicago, sec
ond; Toronto Rowing Club, third. Time
9:27 "a.
Senior four oared shell Institute
Boat Club, Newark, n. j., won by IL
quarter CT length; Ariel Boat Club, OF
Baltimo ore, second; Argonaut Rowing
Club, of Toronto, third. Time 9;07.
Senior SOULS for championship of the
United States-Joseph Mcclure, of Cam
bridge, Mass, won by three lengths; los
eph j. Whitehead, of Boston, second; j =.
e. V. Jnvenal of Phil sdelphia, third.
Time 905
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
HOSE TURNED ON LYNCHERs.
\ Self Confessed Firebug Narrowly Es
capes an Irate Mob's Vengeance.

\ Self Confessed Firebug Narrowly Els
capes an Irate Mob's Vengeance.
Ironwood. Mich. Aug 4-Fire this
morning burned four buildings, and ohm
Romanta and family narrowly escaped
with their lives. Henry Lensot, who re-
Gently openad small store in one of the
buildings, was suspected of starting
the fire and a crowd gathered around and
attempted to lynch him The police got
hold of him, however, and were attempt
ingto conduct him to the Jail The crowd
made rush, seized Lensot and attem pt-
ed to throw him into the burning build.
ings
The firemen turned the hose on them
and they desisted and the prisoner was
finally take to Jail It is said.he has made
confession that he was hired by Charles
Rose, who owned the buildings, to set
them on fire in order to secure the insur-
ance money Rose has also been arrested
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
STEWART WROUGHT UP

Says Neither He Nor His Colleague Have
Changed Their Views on Silver
Washington, August ii Sena tor
Stewart, of Nevada, requests the publica-
ton OF n denial of the recent alleged in
terview with him on the subject of silver
and finance He says:
"There appears to have been con-
spirary to misrepresent me and my col.
league Neither of us has given out the
interviews reported, or any other inter-
views at variance with our lifelong de-
votion to the free and unlimited coinage
of silver by the United States alone at
the ratio of IL to 1"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
The Policy to be Pursued by That
Party.
CONTEST OVER THE CALLING OF
AcoNvENTIoN-A BITTER FIGHT
GOING on TO PREVENT THE
4, GALA LIVELY TIME EXPECT.
ED AT THE LYNCHBURG MEET
ING ON THE 18TH OF THIS
MONTH.

Richmond, Va, August f4.-The Dem
ocrats having put up n strong State ticket
at Roanoke, the Republicans are now
turning attention to the policy to be pur-
sued 10y their perty. The Republican
State committee, which meets at Lynch
burg on the 18th. will decide the q uestion
whether the Democrats are to have any
opposition from them. There 10 bitter
tight going on to prevent the committee
from calling convention, and it NAV
succeed. The Allan Waddill people are
using every possible effort to defeat the
plan for u CONVENTION. They contend
that If such a body is assembled and n
puts up u ticket it is doomed to defeat
The nomination for governor and tho
other officers, these gentlemen do not
hesitate to say, would only tend to give
prestage to Gen. James a. Walker, or
some other man who now has no great
deal of influence. Gen. Walker, Hon.
Jacob Yost, Captain Lamb and other
friends of convention plan are, it is
said, in earnest and will not be put down.
When the State committee meets on
the 18th lively time is expected. The
Allan Waddill faction control this BODY.
and It is expected that they will e.sily
win. 1t is intimtaed, however, that even
should the committee refuse to sanction
the issue of n call for convention. that
such body Is likely to he ssembled
and possibly State ticket put up.
Should the administration refuse to give
such plan sanction. it could not hope to
amount to much
The defeat ut the Roanoke convention
OF the plan for nominating Senators by
primary, is conceded was due to the
great personal influence Of Senator Dan
lei. Had he remained inactive, or had
the proposition been voted upon before
the dying hours of the convention, it
would have won. The senior Senator adj.
mits that the fight was mighty close
shave for him. The nineteen State SEN
ators to be elected this year will partici-
pate In the choi.e, two years hence, of
United States Senator Mar tins successor.
Should one do 50 before the opening of
the campaign, an issue of prefer renee
would probably be made in nominating
these IL Nineteen Democratic senators
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
GORGED WITH WHEAT.

Californa's Crop Has Been Pouring Into
San Francisco
San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE sea wall
is blocked with wheat, which has been
pouring into this city for some days past
from all sections of the State.
Five steamers are alongside discharg-
ing wheat and the huge sheds, which are
1000 feet long by 200 feet wide, are filled
to their utmost capacity. The city of
Pueblo arrived this morning with 40, 600
sacks of grain from Port Hartford and
all the river boats and scows that ply
daily at river points are Bringing more.
Orders have been issued to clear up
vacant lots in the vicinity of the sea wall
to accommodates the grain shippers and
the Lombard street wharf is also being
cleared for the same purpose
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
A BICYCLE TRUST.
Rumor Has it That Manufacturers
Will Combine.

New York, August ID. 1t is currently
reported here, and partially confirmed at
the Cycle Board Of Trahe and elsewhere,
That the Pope Manufacturing Company,
SpaldinR Bros, American Wheel Tube
Company, Warwick Company and the
Lozier Manufacturing Company would
consolidate with Humber and other i'm
portant English and American firms for
tho purpose of preventing an overproduc-
tion of wheels.
firms &c practically control the market
and compete with anybody in the bust
ness.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
Shredded Whole Wheat Bis
cult going like hot cakes" at
St. Clair Hros.
INDIANS DANCING.

The Red Mer on the Winnebago Reser-
walton May Cause Trouble
SionT City, August Ii. Reports from
Homer, Neb., tell OF trouble with the In
dams on the Winnebagn reservation.
The Indian agent has elephoned to Sher-
III Berowski, of Dakota county, to wire
to the United States marshal at Omaha
to come Mt once with a toIc of deputies.
The Indians yesterday commenced to
celebrate the sale of their wheat crop.
They INDUCED in war dance around the
agency buildings and fired yolleys of
shots from their rifles and revolvers. They
made numerous bloody threats against
the reservation authorities, and unless
help arrives it is feared that they will
carry out their threats. About 100 of
the Indians are armed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
A FRESH GUARANTEE.

London. August IA. Though there
has been plenty of mirth this. week over
the emotional embracing of the car and
kaiser, their meetings are accepted as n
fresh guarante, of European peace. The
car would never have allowed President
Faure's visit to ST. Petersburg to be
thus anticipated il he had not again
wished to warn France Acknowledgements
sive ambition. Beyond this the visit is
not thought to have any new Significance.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
TELLER as A pROPHEr
Says the Adm inistration Will Make All
Debts Payable in Gold


Debts Payable in Gold
Denver, Col, August IA Senator Teller
arrived here to-day and intends to re-
main in Colorado until fall In an inter
view he expressed himself as strongly op-
posed to II combination of the silver Re-
pnblicans with Mckinley Republicans in
this State this fall On the money ques-
ton he said:
ut is the purpose, undoubtedly, of this
administration to retire the greenbacks
and Treasury notes and perfect Il system
by which the national hanks will be au-
thorized to issue all paper money Their
next move will be to retire silver. and the
bank notes will not be legal tender
What will be the result? The admins.
tration will have succeeded in making
gold the only money with which debts
can he paid All debts will have to be
paid in the yellow metal
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
AN EXTRA PROBATION.

Washington, August l4--United States
Treasurer Roberts is about to install in
the Treasury vaults an electric protective
system by which any tampering with the
doors of the vaults CT their contents can
he instantly detected and recorded by
an instrument on the desk Of the captain
OF the watch force.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
NOTHING UNUSUAL.
Only Regulation Revenues Charged to
the Klondikers.

Only Regulation Revenues Charged to
the Klondikers.
Washington, August 14.-Mr Adams.
the charge'd'affaires, has telegraphed the
department. of State that the customs
charges on the miners outfits for the
klondike region arriving from Dyea and
other points are those authorized by the
ordinary revenue laws of Canada. No
special or unusual regulations were
made. Instructions were sent to EXEMPT
miners blankets. personal clothing in
use. broken packages of provisions being
used and cooking utensils in use.
To make the food allowance clear, in.
structions have been given for the season
to custom officials at .Tagish to exempt
100 pounds of food for the journey,
charging customs duty only OH the ex-
cess.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
Mr.. STICKNEY DEAD

Richmond, Va, August IA. Rev. Fen
ner Satterthwaite Stickney, the much be-
loved rector of Monumental .Episcopal
Church. died at $3.50 o'clock this morn /.
ing. Mr.. Stickney was sick only week
and his death came as terrible shock to
the multitude of his friends who loved
him as man is but Sc Id I'm loved
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
Something New
In Nepiioees.

PRETTY PATTERNS IN SOFT AND
cool NEGLIGEE SHIFTS ARE
HARD TO FIND, BUT I'VE WAYS
OF GETTING At THE GOOD
THINGS, AND THEY'RE HERE
FOR YOU. PRICE, Sl.00.
ID. M.TAYLOR,
SUCCESSOR TO GILKEsON II TAYLOR.
HATS AND FURNISHINGS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
THE X.RAY IS USEFUL.

London, August l4.-The French Gus.
tom sauthorities are about to use the X.
rays in the service. 1t has teen demon
strated that cigars and cigarettes, rolled
up in clothing, can easily lie perceived by
this system. The system will soon be in
working order for the examination of
passengers baggage. 1t is already in use
in Paris on the Lyons Mediterranean line
OF railways for inspecting palceis post
packages.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
VIRGINIA DOWNS CARoLINA,

Martinsville, Va, August 15.--(Spec-
ial.)-The Martinsville team defeated the
Winston club to-day by score of SO to o
The features of the game were the home
run of A. Is. Jones aud the hitting and
All round playing OF Withars, both of AL
leghany Institute, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
A SUCCESSFUL ROBBERY.

Washington, August 1.-THE Secre-
tary of the Interior Department this af-
ternoon received the following telegram
from Col Young, of Fort Yellow Stone,
Wyoming:
Transportation stage robbed ~ two
men or: Sol Futuara plateau this even
ing, and $500 taken. Have ordered out
every hing at my disposal and ask for au
thority to offer II reward for capture
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
SUICIDE OF a BOY

Spottsville, KY, August 14.-The ten
year old son of Ed. Didstone. living on
Green river, ten miles from here, COM
mitted suicide by taking Trough OH rats"
The child wanted to attend school
winch had just been opened in the neigh
porhood, but his parents insisted that he
should wait until later in the year. This
enrnged the boy and he took his own lice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
BIG SENTENCE

New York, August Thames Green
co!ored, is the first person convicted ui,
der The amended Raines law He was
employed as watchtnan on sloop and
sold bot tie of beer toa policeman The
penalty is fine Of $500 or 500 days IL
mil
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
ENGLEBy BRO. & 60.
MOROCCO GIVES IN.

The Sultan Has Returned Satisfactory
Answer to the Demands
Tangier, August 1.-THE special. CON-
mission, headeds@ by United States
Vice-Consul Carleton, has returned here
from the city of Morocco with the answer
of the sultan to the demands of the
United States relative to the rights of
American citizens in Morocco.
The answer is satisfactory, and Amer
leans will henceforth enjoy the Same
rights as the citizens of other countries
The foreign minister of MOI Deco aud
Vice.Consul Carleton will now conclude
the settlement of the matter in dispute.
Breakfast, 20 cents; dinner, 25 cents:
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets) f.. j.
Catogni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15

Quality considered. St. Clair
Bros. are the most reasonable in
price. We guarantee pure,
fresh groceries and prompt de-
livery. Phone III. ~ Jeffsr-
son street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-15
THE CAUSE UNKNOWN.

Gallatin, Tenn, August 14.-Capt. w.
Fl. Shafer, one of the best known racing
men in the South. committed suicide to-
day by shooting himself at the Ironsdale
House. The cause of the rash act is I'M
known.