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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
A HEAD LIKE GUlTEAUpS.
Il FhrcnoloEist's Study OF Fritz Meyer
the Murderer and Degenerate

the Murderer and Degenerate
If the evidence of his own family is
credible, Constantine Stcigcr, more com
monty known rs Fritz Meyer, confessed
murderer of Policeman Frederick Smith.
who is now on trial for his Iifo in New
York, furnishes II shocking example of
desperate, doggcd, long continued brutali-
~. Their testimony as to his character
would show him To be creature of un.
rarallclcd fcrocity, ever ready to feed the
slightest grudgo with the pain or life of 1.
victim
There is plenty of other evidence that
Meyer is II degenerate. Charles Todd
Parks tho phrcnologist who examined
Meyer for the New York Herald, SAYS tho
man was born of bad stock and brought
up under influences which have steadily
bnothercd whatever good instincts he has.
The peculiar shape Of Meyers finger
tips is one OF the stigmata of dcgcncracy
They are clumsy and coarse Instead of
sioping away evenly and symmetricnlly,
the fingers arc thicker at the tin than at
any other part, and tho curve is abrupt
utmost angular Tho texture of the skin
on the hands, too, is coarse and lcathcry.
which indicates that Never is ackinc in
scnsibility.
y stndy OF the face Mir Parks declares,
also indicates the mans character The
eye has furtivc lock. and the cheeks are
sunkcn. indicating malnutriton. while
the dun, dead color of the skin indicates u
general ur,rmic condition which would
almost compel its victim to talso n dark
view of life.
The formation of the head is remarkable.
From the forehead it slopes upward sharp
~ to the point indicated in the drawing
hy y, where it is abnormally developed.
This indicates extreme cgotism, and in
that respect Meyers head is wonderfully
similar to that of Guitcau
Across the top the head is shrinkcn and
sunk i'll. That means that the organs
there are underdcvclopcd. This part of tho
head, Indicated by Is, is tho seat of the or
gans of moral and religious feeling The
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
No FLATS For Rent.

Young Mau-l am to be married in
about Il month. and I'm looking for Il
nome what Is the rent of these flats?
'janitor--ilum Did tho girl you i'll
tended 10 marry ever have Il mother:
"A mother Certainly Z"
~ Srandmclhcr.
GOT course
Hon! Let me sec. Did that grand :.
mother nave IL daughter?''
why. yes 40
And did the daughter have daugh-
ter?''
Great snakes! OF course. -
Very sorry, sir. but can t rent one
of these fine flats to people like that.
I'm afraid having children runs in tho
family. New York Weekly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
The Glad Child.

GeorSic-Pa. it says i'll the papers
that the SNOW is 20 feet deep at Klon-
dixie Is that so?
Pal guess it is.
Georgic-,'imlny. but I'm glad we
don t live there!
Pa-Why,
Georsie-.Iust think of gittin up in
the mornln and clcanin tho sidewalk
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
STRICTLY Up.TO-DATE.

bonner's Restaurant, the leading res
tanrant of the city, needs no recommen-
dation, as everything served is first. class
m every respect. The oysters you see
there are the finest ever brought to Roa-
noke iou can ger them served in e. very
conceivable manner The lunch counter,
run in connection with the restaurant, Is
certainly uptod a,e. Visit this place
and get something good to eat. You go
once and.you will 80 the second time
~. S:lhscriha u .I.lI L, ~ AII,c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
MRS. HOOVER SUICIDES.
Grief Over Her Parents Death Unsettled
Her Mind

Woodstock, Va, Dec. 2.-Mrs. Fannie
Hoover, widow of Joseph Hoover, n we'll.
known and highly respected lady, resid.
ing near-.the valley turnpike, close TO
woodstock, committed suicide about 6
O'Clock yesterday evening by cutting her
throat from eaI to ear with n sbarp
hniie. The n"t was committed in one of
the rear rooms OF hei dwelling, while
none Oh the family were around. Mrs
Hoover's father, Mr.. Israel Wilkin. n
promtnent citizen, died about a year
since, and her mother was buried Mou
day. Grief over this last death is sun
posed to have unsettled her mind.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03

Many stories arc told relative to the
lllc%ibility of the penmanship of Rufus
Choate, the lannon's lawyer. 1t is said
that he once openly congratulated him.
self on tho fact that "if no failed to get
n living at tho bar, no could still go to
China and support himself by his pen
that is, by decorating tea chestsl"-Ar.
gOnaut.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03

Park street, lot 50x160 feet, corner lot,
all modern conveniences; So 500, $500 or
SOC cash. balance $500 per year. Will
rent for $500 per year. a very desirable
house.
Lots any location West End almost any
price
One of the finest and most desirable
houses on Campbell avenue, very large
grounds, lot 75x3C0 feet, splendid Groom
house, beautiful cabinet nantles, 81. 500,
500 cash, balance easy.
One of the best residences on Terry
Hill, IL rooms, corner lot. beautiful
shade, severa, handsome cabinet mantles.
lovely ciew, once sold for $4,000. We
now offer Mt So 900, $3.50 cash, ;S25 or $50
per month. Don't fail to see it.
large pressed brick residence, Church
nvrnne. ii rooms, strictly modern; Si,-
GOO Cos. -, 900 tn huild, to say nothing
OF the lot.
S-room house. Tazewcll avenue s. e.,
$500, $40 cash, $l2 per month.
i-room cottage, Rorer avenue, large
lot, shade. aad only 500, $50 cash, $40
per month.
Desirable lots, we'll located, Belmont,
only 500 each, 50 per month.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
She Was Not Particular.

Mr.. Van Skyter Ito newly imported
maid who has seated herself ut the ia
ble)-Bridget, how dare you? DO you
know with whom you arc sitting down
to cat?
Bridget (swcctly)-It don't make no
difference to mo, sir, so as tho victuals
is clean. Brooklyn Life
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders ME lust
what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton Tonic, blood purifier and vern,i.
fuge. They are not food but medicine
ana the best in use to put u horse in prime
condition. Price 25c per package. Xxx
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
ROBBED THE sUNDAY-scHooL.
Inc Little Son of a Deacon Says That His
Father Forced Him To Steal

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 2.--George Sill.
.tuan, aged 10 years, is under arrest on
S Tno, charge OF rob"ing the contribution
Wy MN vi the Baptist Sunday school at
naughman, near Wichita.
For. more than six months morov hos
oeeh hiisseh from the box, and action wac
e saheu TO e%pei the treasurer of the school.
Miss Ellie. Mark ham, and have her mr.
rested on the charge of embezzlement, as
o"o coui" not account for the missing
'''ouey' amounting 10 nearly 500
"heh arrested the boy wa. almost par
"ly.eo win fear. He said his father had
n w,hlpped MIN and compelled him to steal
me eider 81 liunn- is IL wealthy farmer
%nu oeacon Ia The church.. He, too, has
been arrested
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
Smoker Could Not Teach school.

y man who smoked has been refused
teachers certificate in Pierce county,
Wash, it being thought inconsistent To
employ such man to teach the evil effects
u: the use of tobacco
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03

w. X. ANDREWS Il CO, ol9 Salem
avenue, have had years of experience in
the coal ana wood business They know
what Is required in the business They
have the largest and most convenieps
yard in the city They handle every va
riety of coal sold in the city. They have
more she'd room and keep more teams
tnan any other dealer in the city. They
nave polite and accommodating drivers,
aud deliver promptly coal and wood
nice and dry, from their extensive sheds
Their teams are all be!led.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
sPAULDlNG RECEIVES SENTENCE.
Declares His Innocence. But Must Go to
Prison

Chicago, Dec. p En- Banker Charles
Warren Spaulding was Yesterday sem
fenced to Joliet ,penitentiary by Judge
horton on u charge of embezzlement.
Inc scene in court was an affecting one.
as the prisoner stoutiy maintained his
innocence. The charge on which he was
sentenced was the EN- bcZzlemrnt of
$50, QUO worth of Macoupin county bonds.
which belonged TO the State University
of Illinois
The appea' for new trial at the time,
OF Spaulding's conviction was denied.
Spaulding said: 81 want to saw that
am proud Of my business reco- Il of tairtv
years. challenge anyone to say any
thlng against me. You cannot change
my CONSCIOUSNESS of honor. A great in
justice has been done me in this court.
If you had permitted things to go to the
jury, which twice acquitted me, Il would
nave been a.free man. That is all, your
honor. shall. serve this sentence, but
not because am guilty"
The prisoners voice trembled rs he
spoke, and when he had finished he re-
manned standing In front of Judge Nor
ton. The court said that he did not wish
to do the prisoner an injustice; that this
was clear case of embezzlement, but
there was no reason why Justice should
not he meted out to Spauldng tho same
as TO any other who had violated the law.
lie then pronounced sentence, and.
Spaulding, with bowed head, was led
back to the cell In Jail
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
LOCKWOOD TO WITHDRAW
signed for Princeton Inn License and
Sensitive to Criticism.


Princeton, n. j., Dec. s.-The First
Presbyterian Church. of Princeton, from
which DR.. Charles w. Shields was re-
Gently forced to resign, is again stirred
up by the report that PROT Charles Green
lockwood. Jr., Phi. D., an elder in the
church, is about to follow the lead taken
by Dr. Shields, and withdraw from the
Jurlso lotion OF the Presbyterian Church.
Prof. LOCKWOOD was seen at his home, on
BYRD avenue last night, and while he
would not make any statement in regard
to the report he would not deny that he
Intends to sever his connection with the
presbyterian Church.
Prof, lockwood was one of the twelve
sivners of the Princeton inn license. and
the adverse criticism of this action by the
conservative portion of the church mem
bers, which forced DIR. Shields to take the
step be did. is also the cause OF Prof
Rockw ood' 3 determination. The matters
Will probably come up before the church
at the next meeting.
Prof. lockwood is head of the mathe
NAUTICAL department In the John G. Green
School of Science of Princeton Uniyer-
sity. He is Il Yale graduate.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
a SPECIAL OFFER TO ALL WHO
WILL ENTER THE BUSINESS COL
i.EGE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1898.
MAKE INQUIRIES.
FOR SALE.

~ scholarship in the National Business
College OF Roanoke. Apply at the
lines Office
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03
HON 40 PREVENT pNEIMnNI.

AT this time of the year cold is very
easily contracted, and if left to run its
course without the aid of some reliable
cough medicine is liable to result in that
dread disease, pneumonia. We know of
no better.remedy to cure II cough or cold
than Chamberlain IS Cough Remedy. We
nave use it quite extensively and it has
always given entire satisfaction -Olagah,
Ind Ter, Chief
rms is tho only remedy that is known
10 he II certain preventive Of pneumonia.
Among the many thousands who have
USED it Tor colds and la grippe, we have
never yet learned Of Il single case having
resulted in pneumonia Persons who
have weak lungs or have reason to fear an
attack OF pneumonia should keep the
remedy at hand. The % and 90 cent size,
Tor sale ny II. c. Barnes, "he puts up
p descriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03

hour, but for fear no would change his
mind before morning Lille Gregory joined
the hands of the two lovers together, and,
reading u simple ritual, pronounced them
man and wife
Whom God has joined together let no
nan put asunder," were tho words of tho
niece as she left the lovers standing In tho
Lining room, their hands still claspcd.
Allen Gregory still shrank from publicly
acknowledging his wife, and it was only
seven months later, when he was taken
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-03

breakfast 20 cents; dinner, 20 cents
supper, 70 cents Meal tickets, 81. J.
j. Catogni's restaurant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
n TIE SEVENTH DISTRICT.

Al stated communication of Copestone Lodge
No 6n held in Corinthien Room, Masonic Hall.
Wednesday, November "a. the lodge honored
by an official visit from r. W. BRO. John A. Sly
D. D. Of the Seventh Masonic District. also f. w.
Bro Benedict. Past u. d OF the Fourth, many
visiting Present and Past Masters, and the Past
Masters OF Copestone. who have ever been faith
ful IN the discharge OF their every duty and OF
whom Copestone IS Justly proud-for has no; the
purple OF the fraternity rested upon two or them
The Past Masters escorted in the D. ID. and deega-
lion. and r. w Bro. William J. Matthews in an
appropriate and well-received speech presented
r. W Bro. Sly. Bro Matthew was at his best,
and when that is said those who know him can
easily i'm zine the impression which his earnest
sentences produced. Among many good things he
spoke of the special fitness, zeal and activity OF
the present d. d. c.. NJ. and congratulated the
Seventh District In having such an efficient Master
10 lead assist and advise w. NJ. Mathew Mic
olino dwelt at length on the honor Copestone had
in receiving this visit from the distinguished guest
OF the evening. and expressed wish that oc-
casions Ike the present would be of frequent oc-
currence in the future He also spoke OF the per-
feet number CD district, invited X. w. Bro Sly 10
the East and ordered the lodge 10 receive him
with the honors due his high and exalted station.
r. W Bro. Sly thanked the Master, Past Masters.
officers and brethren for the very hearty welcome,
praised Copestone. and spoke Of the honors which
No 6n had received in TWO Of her Past Masters hav-
District He then spoke of an intellectual treat ne
had received from the Grand Master some time
ago at a dinner in which he compared Masonry
TO the Island OF Bermuda, which was buili by
one generation OF little insects doing faithfully
their part and passing away for new genera
ION 10 take their place and work; and this was
the great structure Of Freemasonry, builded by
each one doing their part faithfully and well IN
their day and generation, until now the structure
s 100000 strong He gave three cardinal ruie5
which should ever be kept before us: First, guard
well the outer door; second look well TO your
charities and. third, proper seed and ihen eX-
pect the right kind OF harvest: and having done
our best We may expect welcome when we pass
above to those that have gone before. He pictured
q scene Of being taken by the hand and welcomed
by all the good and true that have passed on be-
fore.
P D. D. Benedict said that those that had pre-
teded him had done well that there was nothing
much left for him 10 say. he said he was one OF
:he has beens." but he believed IL was better 70
oe has been than never 10 have been at AZ
lie said he liked Copestone. and thar wnlie
he believed there was only one lodge Albio7. his
own LODGE. yet he really thought Copestone was
second best and evidently some OF the formef
g. MS had thought something OF Copestone; as
they had selected two Of her sons to ac' as thef
REPRESENTATIVES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
AvRJTJOy VERSUS EYPEDIENCY.

Ambition vherever It can vault Itself, and under
color Of expediency VIII generaIlJ attain the posi-
lion Il seeks In every institution there are men
vbo however unified to prominent stations Will
aspire TO reach the object OF their ambition md II
only requires the aid OF few friends TO advocate
tho exnedicncy that their share of offices must not
he overlooked This ~ OF the great evils which
all associated bodies of afflicted with-a
desire for office by those who are untitled to enter
upon the duties which belong to the station. and
from which the Masonic order Is by no means ex-
ep,p, Freenasonry Is a profound system OF the
philosophy Of ethics and the sciences which the
ar, Of It's literature has wrought as living stones
IN tho scrolls of four thousand years
No brother under any circumstance ought to be
elevated to place which requires the exercise of
executive or judicial authority unless he is well
versed In the Jurisprudence and principles OF gov
crnmeni OF the institutions aud elements OF Free
These words plain, wholesome truths, which
oeeh IN no argument Most OF the evils which, un-
happily. exist In lodges may ne traeed 10 ths pol
t nUDSd chiefly that OF Master who are not qualified
FOR any Office The Masonic fraternity ought never
TO- De goV and viii always result IN evil
The best brethren ought always 70 oe selected
who have been proyeG ana wSe nosses aK
ment and dlscral Ion. who Know now 70 goverm ana
mnderstand The laws and principles OF Freemason-
~ TSIce e" the ma and with dignity that wiz not com
nron,ise The sancty Of his installation 0bliga-
ions, and born OF love ahha them Such
nn spoHd be elected to ONCE by acciamation be-
cause OF their we'll known sovereignty. 10 seat
in the Masters chair: .hs, tho members Of the
Fraternity ,Ii' Will not pc Influenced by the practice
which be- pr nf shs * tSf ay oa
i srn e o eSarseer quality, ABILITY or knew'cs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
CONNiNDERY NEWS

There was an enthusiastic drill Of tho Drill CORPS
OF Apollo tommandery. Of Troy, Wednesday even
ing preparatory 10 the exhibition drill TO be- given
IN Madison square Garden, this city January -,
AZ IN" annual reception Of York COmmandcry
commander Lloyd had sixty Sir knights on Tie
noor and excellent proficiency was displayed Sew
eral new movements were rehcarscd and there Ia
every evidence that the display OF the Drill Corps
at this reception will be the best that IT has ever
made. Eminent Commander Evans expect, that
the Troy party Will consist OF nearly one hundred
and MY people. \ number OF the Sir Knights Will
be accompanied by their wives Doring's full band
VIII go with the Drill Corps
The next regular conclay- OF Palestine Command
cry NO is vii be held on Monday evening Decem-
Der o. on which occasion the valiant and magnaui-
nous order OF the Temple Will he conferred with
full tcremonlals and fine must al programme I'm
Slr. Barnes VIII extend a cordial welcome 10 al
visiting Sir knights on that occasion Tho last
regular concave Of this commhndery was marked
attendance Of Sir knights present including "A del
cgftlOp from Columbia Commandcry No @ OF
Warrington. ID, G.. consisting Of I'm Commander
Bennett A. Allen, his council officers and some
Twelve Slr knights They were also accom-
panied by H. T. Sir Frank H. Thomas
During the evening they presented In behalf
Of Columbia commandery No. p beautifully
Of honorary membership 10 Elm. srs Frank
W. Goodwin and Charles d. Newton, who have re-
Gently tecn elected honorary members OF Columbia
The evening was an unusually pleasant to all
the Sir knights present. Before leaving New-York
cordial invitation was extended TO the sir knights
OF Palestine TO Visit Washington some time during
the coming winter, and arr ingemcnts TO that effect
are already being contemplated. There IL very
close bond Of friendship between those two com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
pBrsFyTA TyOy IN SCOTIA LODGE.

At the regula. communication OF Scotia Lodge
80 Se4 held ON the 18th inst. w Alexander sharp.
TIE youngest OF the Past Masters was presented
with very handsome gold watch ana chain. TIE
presentation was made on behalf or the brethren
by r. W. David Kay. Past District DeputJ OF the
Seventh. who took advantage OF the occasion 70
pay high tribute TO the value and dsinterested-
ness Of Bro. sharps services to Scotia Lodge ana
10 his many years OF active WORK III the quarrIo'
Of Ma.onry. Brother Sharp. he sald, showed by
his devotion good example 10 the brethren young
and Old for he seemed 10 be never weary In we'll
doing. while his regular visits 10 the lodges
throughout tie Temple. as well as elsewhere had
made the nams OF Scotia Lodge known IN quarters
where II otherwise had seldom been heard OF. In
accepting the gift the good brother said that ms
vkts TO other lodges only served 70 show nun the
nigh respect in which Scotia Lodge waS he!u ~
lne fraternity, and caused him TO appreciate NOR TOR
highly than he might otherwise The honor ne nhi
been given OF presiding It's destnles TOT yeal
tie felt proud OF the night be was instaled hs Mas
Ter, but the memory OF the evening ihen passing
with Its kindly manifestation Of tne sentiment ol
me brethren. would far surpafs all other hohoTS
and remain with him while he i1sted. II may De
said that w. Brother Alexander Sharp has proven
himself In every wey most devoted cfaitssH"iis
and hundreds OF brethren outside or the ranks OF
old Scotia" will rejoice that his Work should be
thus recognized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
NOPE LODGE NO. Ell.

The forty-slxth annual reception and reunion 81
this popular lodge was held at the regulation
time Wednesday Thanksgiving Eve-at the Lex
,ngton opera House. and WIS a huge success, as
the affairs OF this lodge usually are. The nan was
crowded with distinguished brethren and charming
women who fully enjoyed the hospitality OF Hope
Lodge and the excellent entertainment that the en-
ergetic committee had provided.
The fore par; OF the evening was occupied with
Nne proeramme Of singing. rectations and comic
norformarces Brother c. J. Crowley directed the
musical part with his usual artistic skill. There
were many numbers the programme which de-
serve special merton. although all were very fine
The membership turned out very numerousiygr , ana
assisted in the enjoyment OF the ,esyening There
were r. w Isaac Fromne X. W. John Little
samuel T. Campbell. George IL. Toop. James -
Gill. Henry Van Mnden and many wei, Known as
crsfteucn After the entertainment the nan was
cleared for dancing in which there was pleafan.
or Hone Lodge positively decline TO grow old, ana
insist upon enjoying all youthful sport with the
". William A. Wallace. the Master was faithfni-
" assisted by the officers and by the committee In
looking to the comfort and pleasure OF their guests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
CHEAP uI.MkS

AS there are many, very many true Masons, both
In theory and fact. so. too are there very many
who should be classed above Every day we
meet men claiming fellowship under the square
who only impress with the feeling How did
estIy think and feel that the garb and title OF our
them and they to the order and its symbols. one
peculiar tendency OF this class OF Masons IL to
gorfy the lesser at the expense OF the greater-tO
exalt the detail and diminish the principle. They
hold their Masonic work in greater esteem than
that part which is seen Of men. aud lose no op-
porunty for parading. sometimes even beyond the
bounds OF safety. the signs ana symbols which
should only be used sparinsly ana In the most
guarded manner. The mysteries OF the craft are
to them OF greater moment han are the sublime
principles upon which the order Is based, and they
most value the fact that they have the magic word
which will open 10 them the mystic portals behind
which all Is hidden from the outer world. Could
they carry out their highest ambition they would
do little else Than walk up and knock-f the out
side world were looking on-only TO repeat and re
repeat continually. This may seem oyerdrawn and
harsh, but II H. n true citation Tor We all remem-
Der Instances In which this unworthy sentiment
has been manifested II is weakness. but II IL
a criminal one, and totally UNITS Its voaries
to enter into the higher walk upon which true
Masons have entered. When comes tho hour OF
trial such Masons will seldom be found ut the
front, and he who leans upon them finds but
broken reed Masonry builds on frmer foundation
than mere form Or symbol. and woe 10 him who
mistakes the safeguard for tho sentiment. the
token for he theory the symbol Tor the substance