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The record-union., 1897-03-14
Sold Diseased rIeat.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.-Su
perior Judge Dunno to-day affirmed
the decision by Police Judge Lowe in
sentencing Morris Sheeyer to six
months Imprisonment for attempting
to sell the carcass of a diseased COW
for human consumption. The COW had
been condemned by the health authori-
ties and was suffering from tuberculo
eli
The record-union., 1897-03-14

Continued from First Page)
Siler ruled. 1 am standing by what
Julian said"
Among the visitors at Corbett's
training quarters this afternoon was
William Muldoon, the wrestler. He
stood around the handball court watch
ing Corbett at his work, and after the
champion had concluded his exercises,
Muldoon, AL Smith and Billy Madden
were invited into the dressing-room to
see Corbett rubbed down. After look
ing Corbett over in the most careful
manner, Muldoon declared that he was
very much pleased with his condition,
and said that he had never seen any
man do better work than the champion
had done this afternoon. No man on
earth could do better work, Muldoon
declared.
Billy Madden was also asked what ne
thought of Corbett's condition, and
simply said: Hes all right"
Muldoon paid a visit to Fitzsimmon's
camp, and said that he considered him
in the best possible condition.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
ldaho's Governor.

BOISE Qdaho), March Ex-Governor
Steunenberg left here this afternoon
for Denver. The object of his trip is
a mystery, but there are intimations
that it is of special significance One
OF the other State officers stated he
understood that there was a meeting
of Western Governors called.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Eleven Timers Arrested.

SALT LAKE, March ia special
to the Tribune" from Price, Utah,
says: Captain Day with eleven pris-
oners who were holding and working
gilsonite claims on the Uncompahgre
reservation reached Fort Duchesne this
afternoon. The prisoners will be
turned over to the United States Mar
shall
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Serious Fire at Oakland.

OAKLAND, March 13.-Flames
burst from a back room in the factory
Of the Malthine Paint Company at Cas-
tro and Seventh streets shortly after
noon to-day. Before their progress
could be checked, the entire establish
ment and two dwellings adjoining went
up in smoke. Loss $4,000 The
cause of the fire is unknown
The record-union., 1897-03-14
A Pioneer Dead.

SALINAS (Cal), March 13.-Patrick
Jordan a widely known pioneer of Cal
itornia, died at Castroville yesterday.
Jordan was a native of Ireland, and
came to America in 1882 In 1S4S he
came to California, and became inter
ested in the mining industry, which he
followed with varied success for a
score of years. He was 81 years old.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Presidential Appointments.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-AppIi-
cants for appointment to Presidential
Offices in the Treasury Department al
ready filed include the following: Col
lectors of Internal Revenue-Robert
Hester, at Sacramento, Cal; Milton
Warbler, Portland, Or. John F. Garvey
of Olympia, Wash, as Register of the
Treasury at Washington.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Colonel Elijah Sells Dead.

SALT LAKE, March 13.-Col. Elijah
Sells died in this city this morning,
aged 81. He came here from Iowa in
the seventies. He was a member of
the Constitutional Convention of that
State, and also Secretary of State. He
was Secretary of the Utah Commission
under President Harrison's admins
tration.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Encountered Heavy Gales.

Amazon, Captain Christie, from San
Diego on November 18th, arrived at Deal
to-day. She reports heavy gales from
March I'd to the 9th, during which she
was forced down on her beam ends for
two days, her cargo shifting. Her sails
were blown away, and nearly all of her
boats We're carried away.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
ns.Mississippi EXPOSITION.

LINCOLN (Neb.), March 13.-The
Senate to-day passed the House bill APP
propriating 100000 for the Trans
Mississippi Exposition. 1t will receive
the Governors signature early next
week. The appropriation was cut in
half, owing to the State treasury de-
falcation
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Steamer Three Friends.

JACKSONVILLE, March 12.-The
steamer Three Friends is reported to
have left Rodriguez Key, 80 miles south
of Miami, to-day with large expedition
for Cuba. The Three Friends has q
Deputy Marshal on board, or did have,
and unless he has left the steamer he
has been taken along.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Boy Accidentally Shot.

RED BLUFF, March ia lad
named Robinson was accidentally shot
in the neck at Cottonwood Creek last
night. He accidentally discharged a
pistol, the bullet entering his neck. He
viii recover
The record-union., 1897-03-14
Kicked by a Horse.

RED BLUFF, March 10 w. Will
Jams was kicked by a horse this morn
ing, the blow breaking his jaw and
splitting open his face. His injuries
are serious
The record-union., 1897-03-14
General Antonio EZeta.

NEW YORK, March 13.-Dispatches
received here to-day from Panama say
that General Antonio Ezeta died there
to-day.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
College lien Won.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.-The
University of California and Olympic
ball clubs played here to-day. The
college men won, 16 to -.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
FAIR WILL CONTEST.
Attorneys for the Children VIII Take
Part in the Craven Suit.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.-The
attorneys for Senator Fairs children
are intent upon taking part in the suit
The record-union., 1897-03-14
MURDERER BUTLER.
His Fear of Death in Australia Well
Grounded.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.-Mur-
derer Buffers fear Of certain death If
The record-union., 1897-03-14
ACTIVITY AMONG SAN
FRANCISCO IMPORTERS.
Preparing to Remove All Goods Now Held
in Bonded Warehouses.
Fear That Congress Will Surely Raise
the Tariff Duties.

Daring Robbery Committed on a
Steamship at Melbourne - Five
Thousand Sovereigns Taken From
the Strong Room of the Vessel
The Stolen Money Part of Ship.
ment En- Route to the United
States.
The record-union., 1897-03-14
STAKEHOLDER SMITH
ARRIVES AT CARSON

Continued from First Page.)
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
ATHENS Is EXCIYED.

Athens. Feb. 6.-rhc floor and galleries,
OF the chamber Of deputies were filled
with members and spectators when that
body was called to ordcr to-day and in
tense excitement prevailed Several dep
utics offered resolutions cail.,g upon the
government to actively intervene in Crete,
without delay in order that further mas
sacrcs of Christians in that ..i,land mighp
he prevented. Premier Delyannis replied
that the foreign Office had received dis
patches confirming the repoi Is that the
city of Canen was in flames and many
Christians had been killed, and assured
the chamber that the government would
do their duty in the matter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
DEPARTMENT. OF COMMERCE..

A movement 4us been inaugurate,. to
add soother department to the Govern
ment mt Washington and give to the chief
of IL Il place t0 the Cabinet of the presi-
'de1t. 1t is 90 be called che Department
Of Commerce, and here Is what Ferdinand
W. Peck, 4 s,romineDt citizen of Chicago,
who was 3 member ct the worlds fair
board has TO say ahoEs it:
There is bill already before Con-
gress, Introduced ~ Senator Frye, to es-
tablish T. department that will oe devoted
to the commercial Interests OF the couu
try, aus think shat the chances are that
this bill or some similar measure will @c
adopted. bellies c the bill sauy he passed
ut tie extra session, as l understand frGN,
relnsble sources that Presi1ent elect Nc
kis,.cy is in f,:'or of this project, Snd
viii. endeavor 20 secure isS success. In
Chicago, and think smong business
r,rcn throughout the country, there is IL
Strong feeling that there should he one
department.. shat would deal exclusively
with the commerce and trade of the coun-
try. AS tits now, the business interests
are not adequately Cooked after. The
work is divided up, und one branch is
tackled ~n to one department unI one to
another, and the arrangement isylery un-
satisfactory. This is IL business nation,
and its business snen feel that there
should he one Cabinet officer charged
with the promotion of trade. II is pro-
posed 10 call the rev office the Secretary
of Goa, merce AMI Industry. That IS 1t
comprehensive title, aud believe will be
adopsed if we ge1 the law pass d.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
500 REWARD. 500

The reader Of this paper will be pleased
to learn there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able TO cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catnrrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrla
being II constitutional disease requires n
constitutional treatment. Hall sCa,arrl
Cure is taken internally, actin. directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying che founda.
ton OF the disense. and givnc the pa
tient strength by building W the consti-
tuition and assisting nature IL doing it,
work. The proprietors have 40 much
'alth IN Its curative powers, that they
oiier One Hundred Dollars tor any case
that it fails To cure Send 60, !is, of les
timonals.
Address, T. J. CHENEY K CO., 10.
ledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, ;5c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
A MERCHANT PROTESTS.

To the Editor of The Times: have
Justlread the article from Citizen fn re-
gait to the punishment of wages ~ the
Roanoke Machine Shops Docs he know
of an instance, Il single one, Mhen an
honest man who has come in and paid
even 30 cents on IA 50 pair Of shoes and
thsn been garcisheedy My experience is
thct the merchant not only do2't gar.
nishee the first month, nor ai.e second
either If the nan comes in and tells his
condition and shows Il disposition to pay.
i is only the'iishonest debtor who gets
III debt and siirks and avoid, vthe mer-
chant and deals elsewhere and shows IA
disposition t. defraud, that tlre merchant
pursues. ISppeal as merchant to other
merchants 20 know and to show if this
rs not the Urs,th.
Merchants are Il longsuEe7;ug class
and are greatly imposed upon, but they
never garnisace until they haze written
and begged'-or payment and exhausted
every mild means, and as II list resort
ahey try the law. They do nor ruin their
j'aznde and reputation by pursaiag honest
debtors WIG show II dispositiun to p,,
|re'ut cannot. Yours truly,
w. l.. BROWN.
Salem, Va, Feb Il, 1897
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Congress will reGsse to give Tom Wat
son, the e.stwhile candidate gor Vice.
President, Che seatef Mr.. Black, of the
Tenth Gee, gia dstY.ct, for wh.ch he has
been sometime cuntesting, AID thus the
irrepressihe Georgian will receive anoth.
er set-haol to his POLITICAL aspirations.
He will boskeard from again, however, in
some way. Men Of his menoal mould
are never itsppy Alalsss in the midst of IL
conten tied. IF sumOi ind.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

General AIger is evidently fully alive to
che importance Of the position which he
has been called on 20 al, and while he
may not intrudc his advice in other mat
ters upon the President~elect it il plain
chat he hlievcs himself equal to any de.
nauds that may he made upon him in
che management of the war department..
This is whit be sa:d after Il recent visit
Co Major Mckinley at Canton:
II have formulated 10 plans as to the
conduct of the War Department" he
.anid, although am familiar enough
with its operations to have fairly clear
idea OF what my policy will be. OF
course, it will be guided by the wishes of
the President, and have come here to
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
VIRGINIA REFUSED no Paw.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Rcplyin- to Il
House resolution asking what steps haze
been taken to collect or procure. ii settle
mcnt of the principal and interest on GER.
tain bonds and stocks now belonging TO
the United States, Secretary Carlisle
trnnsn its n communication from the At
torney Genera! indicating that further
legislation by Congress i, necessary be
fore IL settlement can be enforced The
state OF Virginia refused payment of her
bonds when demand WAS made
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
THE ROANOKE TIMES. SUNDAY FEBRUARY I. 1897

get some of his opinions upon certain
subjects which it will not bc proper to
mention until the new admin stration is
launched, have determined on no APP
pointmcnts in the department aud shall
do nothing OF that nature until after the
inauguration and nomination aud confir-
mAtion of the Cabiuet officers
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Every citizen who can possibly 10 so
should promptly pay his aaxes and ,those
who are able to pay and ..evlfully neglect
or decline to do so shonlG be made 20 pay
by all the power of the lass. It is how.
ever, Il fact THAI need not I,e emphasized
that there are il Roanoke hundreds of
worthy, hard working citizens who fRlky
recognize their duty to the corporation
who in past and 4nore prosperous tilncs
promptly and faithfully contributed their
share OF she public expense, aAd who now
through 40 fault OF theirs are unable to
pay their taxes. IG all such every indui-
gence within the power of the CITY ColUn-
oil and the taX collectors shoulG be ex-
tended Every man kMown TO liz able to
pay his taxes should he luade to pay them
by the full force of the law. To TAX. from
worthy, but unfortunate citizen his
meagne household effects or garniChee
the.pithance of esges tina keeps his wife
and little ones from starvation may be
the law, but it is neither Justice nor hli-
manity.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

The queen regent OF Spain, 'ssccording
TO dispatch fronl0 adrid, has signed the
and all thao now retnains To loaIe them
effective is 20 to carEy them .out but, rs
about three.[ourths..of the couasry is in
the possession OF the tinsurgents, it will
be the height of moehery to talk about it
: to them. Yhc time for reform la Cuba,
so far rs spain is concerned, - past.
Nothing but1ndependance will SATISFY the
people, so the leaders ,aly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
bail WAS FURNISHED.

New York, Fel G-CcncrsL Car'oe,
boloif, secretary OF war % the ct,bau
provisional .governmssnt, aml DR.. ,Jo,.. j.
L.uis.wore ars'aignedI in observation-disclosures $
office on two warrants, requiring them to
appear in Baltimore for trial to answer
charges of "cGnspiracy' and gliding aud
ahetting" in connection with Glibustea-
ing expedition which leiE Baltimore for
Cuba iii July, lsJ5. They furnished 81,
800 bail each
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Ohairman Ranna's friends have about
given up'all hope that Governor Bushnell
will appoint him United States Senator
to fill the vacancy caused by thesresigna.
ton Of MIR. Sherman. a snug place in
the Cabinet IS, however. kept open for
him until the question of his promotion
to the Senate has been Determined. Mr.
HannG is IL lucky man
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

The Turk. are committing great ex
cesses upon the Chrsa tians in the Islanii
of Crete, where mucoler and anarchy Ssrc
now rampant; but g. is not believed that
European Sealousies will alyu " any inter
ference on the part of the Christian pow
ers with these ba,Darous proceedings
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

The Britf,h parliament in providing for
an increase of the different regiments
have left out the trash entirei.-; hut as
the army itself is largely madesup by in
dividunl Ir;shmen, who add"as much to
it's reputation for bravery as any one cle-
ment, thereople ofr5hat country can we'll
afford to ssiile at te,e apparent neglect of
their claims.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
\ GOOD SHOMINl.

The weekly statement Of associute,,
banks show the following Changes: Re-
serve, decrease, $4.06S, 20G. Loans, in
crease, IS, 'I7,900. Specie, decrease,
$225 100. Legal tenders. decrease, 50
Oi5,6O0. Deposits, increase = 63O, 900.
Circulation, decrease. Sl2"A ono. The
banks now hold sd ,4G1 90 a .cxccs. OF
legal requirements.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
THE PROJECTOSCoPE.
Endorsed by the Leading Divines
of RaanOke.

The rCoicctoscone which will lie ut the
Academy all of this week hiss nm entirely
new lisse of pictures, none Of which are
objectionable to ladies or children. but are
presented for their amusement and enter.
tainInent. Beginning on Tuesday there
will Oe matinee daily ing the bal
ance of the week. Doors open at aud !
p. IN, performance lasting about one and
half hours. The pul'ic will please bear
in mind that the proceeds Of, Monday
night will he donated to the poor of our
city and rs the price is only % cents for
FIRST two floors and 10 cents.sfor the gal
iery, the house should be crowded.
Mr.. I}ecl,ner has received the collowin..
letters frem well-known divinas of Roa-
noke, all COZ daily endorsing che cXhibi-
ton:
Roanoke, Va, January 30, 1897.
Mr.. c. w. Bcckner.
My Dear Sir: EGur letter of yesterday
with reference to the proposed exhibition
and the donation Of II portioA of tho pro
ceeds to the poor eff our city, is received.
| woald suggest 10 you that the lonatic II
he made to the U1ion Bener client Society,
nm organization composed of members
from the various denominations in the
city, and whose work is general
rlIis is the most faithful and econcYn-
ic;e1 and careful organization for char ity
i'll 'ohe city, and is also TIE best inforrtletl
boly as to the Door and yheir needs.
feel very sure that @ny contribution
made to this society will reach more cases
ot need and co further tl.an it will .placetl
anywhere that am aware Of
The president of this society is Mrs. j.
Il. Ehrman, 41S Roanoke street s. ".
Very truly yours,
w. C.. CANIPRET
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
NOIIOE OF mEwsISG.

~ OTIC8- TIE REGULAR Annual.
-A- meeting OF the Stockholders OF the Roa.
nokc water phwtr and and Compenv will be
held Mt office Virginia Bridge and lion Company.
IN the CITY OF Roanoke, va, on MONDAY. FEN.
K'ARf STU, 1s"7, nt 10 O'Clock a. NJ, for the
purpose OF electinG officers AT II Beard or Dircc.
lors' aho lor inc Transaction OF such other hnsi-
ness as may come before the meeting
ny order OF The president
w. ID. WILLIAMSON,
lou Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
" EYLER TALKS.
w. Il. BROWN.
Salem, Va, Feb Il, 1897

Says Cuba sReforms Depend pom Tri-
unsph of Spanish ARM.
Havana, Deb. 6.-When Cepaain Gen.
gal WeyleI reached the outskirts Of the
'oity of Santa Clara, X delegation of prom
inent residents went dlit TO re,eive him
Gnd presented him witch IN address. Gen
ss:al Weyler'repiied. to the address and
among othe.' things, said:
Il am dihpuseC to fInish tie rebellion
a once in thc Santa Clara province.
Those speaking about reforms must know
ti-at the government kms pr0ns4 ted them
through st'st.V, hut the estah,1 hcmnt oi
tlese reform depend upon the triumph.
81 Spanish * ms
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

DR. Nansen, the Norwegian explorer,
has had enough experience hunting for
the NortSi Pole, and says. while lie be.
lieves he could reach it, ae will not make
the attempt again. AS he came CIT OF
the first searchin rema.'kable.go con-
-dition, he ought to be qnselfish enough
to make another effort i'm the interests of
science
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Senator Wo,eott is sai6 to he anything
but sanguine n, to the prospects of BIZ
metallism in England ,sud France: but
Republican promises N'ust lie III ade good
TO everybody.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
Parsonage irao.s Church.
Roanoke, February 1. l4l1,

Mr. {. w Beckner, Manage.
Fear Sir: IN reply TO y0ur lcntez. of
JanAary 20, beg leave to nsfcr YOU to
the COMMITTEES of citizens of the Tkird
ward organize for tl.e rcliefssaf the Ixpor
of o,H' ward. Mr.. j. l.. Mullen, Coun-
cilmHl. Big Fifth avenEe II. e. il; the tre;s,,-.
urer. This con mittees.is mnkiMg carefnl
investigation asIlany fw nds committed t.l
its care will he prudenti@ applied to the
relief OF those liz need. K'cry truly,
las. ID. Blf.LA
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
AN AMERICAN ARRESTED.

Washington, Feb. G.-Coasul General
Lee telegraphs the State Department,
from Havana as follows:
Sylvester Scovel, World correspond
emit arrested yesterday, ut Unas, Santa
Clara province. Consul General Lee will
watch out for his interests"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
REBTKAH SANITARrHI.

&-N'rivate Hospital for the Sick and fo.
surgery. i2l Eighih Ave- 5. w
1e'ained nursos and hospital advan.
cages Accommodations for boa:i male
amu female pe.ients. Consultation hours
f.qripatients aEd visitors from IL to ,
O'Clock u. m
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
~ ' ~ ~
w. G. CAMPBELL.
Roanoke. february L $50

AR c. w. ;l5eckner C;ty.
My Dear Sir: Please let me express my
appreciation of your proposed beneiit in
the interest OF the verify poor of our
city, and to thank yor for Offering the
societies ot my church the privilege Of
sharing inSohc distribution.
1.-The Circle of Mercy" CNing's Glnugh-
ters) worlsc along this line. Mrs. Frank
Huger or Mrs. NJ. +. Yeatman w0ul,i he
the proper Snersons to receive for uEis OBJ
ject and would see to 4 right DISTRIBUTION
of such bounty.
Thanking you agaia for this fE, or.
Faithfclly Yours, w. II. MEADE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
,nroNr. tHusfness ONCE -. fx3
" Editorial Rooms 49,. ts1

Uncle Snm has Y little spY:k of WEI in
United States cruisers and the accUmpa-
nying Blue Jad&ets'' viii soon remove
this trouble,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
SPECIAL NOTICES

OrIUE-'rIlOSB HAVING BRICK AND
l stonc wnrs or vitriGcd brick psYements 10 he
laid would do well 10 call or adurces J y
Fails, The practical contractor md builder A!so.
al kinds OF carpenter WORK, y altering. painting
saisomininS and pgper hargnE done on uhort
ioticc. All work guaranteed. J T. Yhl,.e No
lie F!fh a7enuc y. q, EcaLok., Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
HARRIS NEARLY WEl.L

Washington, Feb 6.-Scnator Larris'
physicians say that he has improved
steadily for the last twenty tour hours
and is nearly we'll
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
NO POLITICAL. SCnEME,

Topeka, Ka, Feb. Ga bill was IN.
trotluccd in the senate to-day for the let
ting out of all county Offices To the lowest
bidder
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
Roanoke, January Pr, GS97
{. W. Bec'r,er, Esq., manager academy

Nohhoke, january II, hcJi.
L. ". l>ec'lier, Esq. manager hculemy
of Music.
My Dear Sir: em in receipt OF your
letter of even dare aoprising nae % the
fact that yon proposs to donate TO the
deserving poor of the city the proceeds of
the play p. ojectoscope' to be given in
the Academy: of Music. Mon.iay night,
February $, 1897.
This move meets with my hearty APP
proval and entire endorsement and I-hnll
give everysencourlEement in my power
that it mayt 4 success.
womld designate Mrs. .Johl SeN3on.
president l.aGies' Aid Society ls the one
through whom this donation may pass.
Wishing y0'i success and thanking yoii
i'll advance in the name of our door, 4 re-
main Your, truly, J. w. LYNCH,
Rector st. = ndrew Catholic Church
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
Roanoke, y 'cbruary i, 1887.

Mr.. G. ~. Be,.;ner Roanoke. VA
Dear Sir: Yours. of january S9th inst.
received on my return ~ the city / cs.
dorse most heartily, the object which you
have before you. viz: tls-. raising OF funds
for the deserving poor OF our city There.
IS surely Il great work to be done in 'tht
Zine here in Roanoke and | am glisl to see
your big Heart enlisted il this work.
In answer To your question | nuggeeit
eAat the donation be turned over to the
'8cnevolcnt Society OF ttfa city" to he
used rs they sec proper. Your. velY
Truly, fIyIOS. j. SHlPNl.AN.