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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17

THE Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland is the largest Southern borG
company Assets, $2.30l, 29912. Bonds
can he given in ten minutes. Rates very
low. The largest fire companies in the
world represented. CHARLES LUNS-
FORD & SONS, Agents, Office corner
Campbell and Jefferson.
Breakfast, % cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper 25 cents. Meal tickets, 81. =.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
WOOD! WOOD! WOOD.-The best AT
Nelms Coal Co. See adj. on page 3.

10 room house with six acres of land.
tour chicken yards and houses. sta
pie and other out buildings. two miles
from Terry building, one mile from West
hnd rnnndhouse. Just the thing for n
railroad man. Terms reasonable and
cheap Pedigo- Beller Heal Estate Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
WILL Be SUPERB
The Grand Concert at the Academy
Tomorrow Night.

1t is seldom that more attractive mu-
steal programme is offered the Roanoke
public than that of the Choral Society
concert to be given in the Academy of
Music tomorrow night, under the aus
plces and for the benefit of tbs Young
Mems Christian Association. 1t was ex-
pected that the efforts put forth to fur
nioh really high gra'le concert would be
appreciated by our citizens, and the first
days sale of reserved sclts has justified
the expectation. Popular prices prevail
and indications now point to one of the
largest houses of the season.
Concerning Miss McGuckin, the sweet
contralto, the Lock Haven Daily Demo
crat says: "AIiss MEG uckin, the contralto,
rendered her difficult parts in exquisite
style. The low tones were emitted with
careful regard for the technical elements
in the musical passages, yet with facil-
ity that wins for her the conviction that
her gift is not only natural but Il talented
one.''
Miss McGuckin will sing 1.-The Lost
Chord" by sullivan, and Sweet Gene
We've" Can you imagine anything III ore
enchanting than the sweet harmony pro-
dnced by forty we'll trained voices under
the direction of Il skilled director such as
Mr.. Scaichard, assisted by such super
artists as Giannini, Miss McGuckin and
MIR. Davis? Get your reserved seats at
Johnson II Johnson's, 80, and Is cents.
The general admission will lie only 30
cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
$3.50, $40, SIP, SIS.
SIS AND 500
@S~~~NeeeSe~
ChiIdren'S Department.

We've great line os Childrcn's
Goods, both in Suits, Odd Pants,
Overcoats ami Refers Our 81. 80
Suits for Boys in blue, black ahd
brown. would be considered good
value for 81.
Refer Suits, sizes too years;
Double Breasted Suits, sizes . to
IL years.
Boys Refers in Chirchilla and
Astrachan, superbly made aud
trimmed-a coat that will keep him
warm i'll the coolest weather Sizes
. to III years. Prices are s., 81
and 50.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17

TIE LINE OF manufacturers samples
of clothing which we just received and
offer for sale for less than manufacturers
cost are the best and cheapest that we
ever sold Call and he convinced
r. SCHILLER,
% Salem ayenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
A Few Stray Values.

Black Brocaded Satin Duchesse, Coo
yard.
All Silk Black Fable. 75c yard.
Two Toned Changeable Brocade. 60c.
Donhle-Faced All Silk Peau de Sole,
Toe a yard.
% inch Black Satin Duchesse, Soc
yard.
Solid and Figured Tafretas, Toe.
Roman Stripes and e.c, 75c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17

VAN LEAR BROS. will sell YOU nat
emit medicine AT LOWEST CUT
PRICES.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
/ We Control the Best! 5

We have nothing in and up,todate stock
but the best Our clothes the best-ttng and best
3 wearing garments made Every can be
Q found here Our the best, because they
better made, better trimmed and stylish than
3 any other make in America Every known fabric Of
= worth and every fashionable style is represented
Chnchilla Kersey, Beaver, Covert Cloth and Freze
in blue, black brown and tan with silk satin worsted
3 serge or Italian Innings Shapes and lengths to suit
everybody. Prices are
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17

MORE CUT PRICES.
YOUR HORSES shod all around for
SO'ceDts spot cash mt .Shaner's Kentucky
shop, West Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
AWARDED A CONTRACT.

4. "A Vaughan, of this city, was
awarded the contract to do the grading
and lay the steel on the dohble track be-
tween Bluefieldand Ada. 1t is not known
what day work will be commenced, but
1T is expected that the track will be ready
for use in thirty days.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
VAN LEAR BROS, Druggists.
POLICE COURT.

There were only IL few cases in the 20
lice court yesterday morning none being
important. Annie Davis, white, was
fined 500 for being drunk and disor-
derby and fighting, and white man was
lned 81 for riding his wheel without
lamp. Another white man paid So for
swearing and committing 4 nuisance.
William johnson, colored. was arrested
Monday by Detective Baldwin for for.
gerry and his case was set for trial on Fri
day Fines amounted to $3.50 and
collections 20 50.
w. C. II. U.
regular meeting Of Stuart w. c. r..
U. will be held this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock.
j. +. Wingfeld has change in his ad.
on the sixth page Of The Times this
morning. 1t includes many fine bar
gains
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17

NANLEAR BROS cigar business ,is
increasing steadily. because their lie; ding
&c cigars are such good ones, viz: "CHl-
COS" ALL HAVANA, LITTLE DJ'lI L.
etc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
Underwear for Men.

SOC for Cancels Hair Shirts or
Drawers, satin faced, full lengths,
as good rs you'll buy elsewhere for
zoe. Natural wool Shirts or Draw
ers, all sizes, very heavy, warm and
durable. zoe. Heavy gray, silk
trimmed, allwool Shirts or Draw
ers, will wear to your entire salts
faction, and as good values ~ were
ever sold, 81. Heavy Welter.
Weight Balbriggan Shirts or Draw
ers. silk trimmed and extra tapped,
81. Extra Heavy Cashmere ALL
Wool Shirts or Drawers, very fine
and as soft as silk, $3.50. Silk and
Il variety CT other kinds too hume.
rouS to mention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
Cut Cut! Cur!

Other patent medicines at same rates.
MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-17
E x t r A!

He Cuts to the Bone, and the uplifted axe is still
to strike again and again Standard Patent Medicines
ever before
The sun., 1897-12-14
JURY TO TRY RADCLIFFE.
SOME OF THEM THINK A MAN MAY
HAVE TO STRIKE a WOMAN.

opinion on Thnt Subject ana some others of
One OF the women who Couidn't Get 1nto
Court where tho Actor IL 20 tie Tried for
Beating Iuis wire. Peter ne LncS's Daughter
A jury was got in the General Sessions yes
terday 10 try Edward J. Ratclifre. actor. on
charge Of beating his wife. Peter lie Lacy's
daughter. There was n rush to get into the
courtroom, and the doors were shut against
AL but those who had business there. A fash.
ionably dressed woman was one Of those who
tackled Doorkeepcr PetNr Seaman. Said she:
II suppose You are the doorkecporl Is the
Ratcliffe trial going on hcrei What time did
It commenced 1 suppose at half-psst 10
o'clock. They will probably take rocoss at
then guess the court will adjourn as usual
again at o'clock or course they have not
got a jury yet, because just heard man say
that there were only eight jurors selected SO
far. Who.is the Judge on the bcnchi But no
matter; he probably would not pay attention
to request for pass. DO you think Rat
eliffc will be convctedl How long will he get
In case he isl i am sorry for him, but II he did
strike his wife he had no business to. Lots of
men strike their wives and never get arrested.
but IL I was his wife and he struck me would
bit him with anything that laid my hands on.
He don't look like man who would strike
woman. though. does her
whole lot Of Irish comedians. Dutch come
dianA, and plain actors. sir, two or three lead
ing ladies, prestidigitateur. a mind reader, a
party OF school teachers from Harlem. and
saloswomen. stock brokers. and men with bo-
gus subpenas didn't get in.
One of the candidates for the jury box was
Jacob Lowy, a cigar dealer of 81 Third avenue.
How long have you been married. asked
Mr.. Lloyd for the people
Twenty years" said the man In the witness
'Do you believe that man should beat his
wife under any circunlstancesf'
Not unless the circumstances justified 1t,
You say remarked Mirabeau L. Towns.
s fS sn ad
Fuminate ana reflect little. Don't you find
marriage realistic thing-not altogether a bed
"I havefound 1t oil right" said Mr. Lowy.
and he was accepted rs juror.
vaye bs heHs nae sh as Tdor osseSn dealee
In typewriters at 1Os Fulton street.
'Is it fact that you have never been mar
at is, ;, said Mir. Josseiyn.
"I don't know" answered the man on the
witness stand. Il don't know whether 1
want 10 be or not
He was accepted Bernard Conlan. liquor
believed man might strike n woman under
certain circumstances. especially II he had to
pext man examined was asked by Lawyer
'Do you think it proper for wife to go out
bicycle riding all day and not return home until
when my wife do something like dot, den
could heh her U
given. This man was excused after he had
etated;that he thought man had as much right
man. 1t seemed to te prevailing impression
among the cand didates'exainined for the jury box
trfpE R man ba sRf tsRpF be
will be begun to-day.
The sun., 1897-12-14
working. OF tho civil Service Law.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Senate Com.
mittee on Civil Service and Retrenchment to-
day resumed its inquiry, begun during the ex-
traordinary session. into the workings of the
civil service law. Frederick T. Walser, Dep
uty Collector of Internal Revenue for the Fifth
district of North Carolina, testified to the i'm
practicability OF putting deputy collectors un-
der tho classified service. In the first place,
the close ana connaentlei a relations when ought
was scarcely possible, and. in the second place.
thsoe who were successful in passing the ex-
out the experience that would fit them for the
office. A civil service examination could not
determine mans physical courage, which
was essential in such position.
The sun., 1897-12-14
FIint's Fine Furniture.
Still Superb Collection of Holiday Novelties.
Do not delay your choice.
FACTORY PRICES.
As West 2:Bd st.
TROUBLE FOR LAURIER.
A Split In the liberal Party Duo to DlahD-
pointed OnIre Seekers.

MONTREAL. Dec. l3.-There is a serious split
in the Liberal party. Tho trouble comes from
the French followers of Sir Wilfrid Laurier,
who declare that they are being ignored. At
the last election Laurier obtained n big majority
in Quebec and thus came in power in tho DO
mnion. lie chose one of his principal Cab
met Ministers Mr.. Tartc. a former Conservative.
This appointment caused great dissatisfaction
among his old Liberal followers, and tho
trouble has been brewing since then. 10
has now been brought to head by
Francois Langelier. one of the leading Liberals
In the province. coming out strongly against
Laurier. I.angelier says he has II written prom
ise from I.alIrer that he would receive the
Lieutenant. overnOrShip Of Quebec, but. in
stead OF his appointment. an attempt is being
made to keep Sir Adolphe Chapleau, u Conser-
vative, in office.
Iangelier has n large following, and the
trouble ID likely to be serious ono for the Gov
erninent. Sir Wiifrid Laurier has gone to Que
bee to try and patch up matters. The trouble 10
expected to delay the opening OF Parliament.
The sun., 1897-12-14
DURRANr TO BE REsENTENcED.
II Is Said HIs Lawyers Will Try TO ImpIIcate
Rar. Gibson In the Grimes.

II Is said Hls Lawyers Will Try to HuplicAto
Rlr. Gibson In the Grimes.
SAN Francisco. Dec. 13.-Judge Bahrs to-day
ordered Warden Hale of San Quentin prison to
bring Theodore Durrant before him on Wednes-
day for rcsentence. 1t is understood that he
will name Friday. Jan. 7. as the day of execu-
tion. Durrant's attorneys took exception to the
order. They said to be contemplating
q sensational move tomorrow. which Is
posed to be the Rev George J. Gibson, pastor OF
Emanuel Church. with the murder Of Minnie
Williams II they have any evidence to Justify
stay in Durrant's execution ON the ground that
the trial may bring out facts showing who was
really the murderer of Blanche Lamont.
Chief Ices. who made a most careful study of
both murders. says there is not single clue
connecting the clergyman with either crime
This comes with all the more force from Lees.
he started In with strong prejudice against
tho facts and exclude reporters from gaining
information about the crimes.
The sun., 1897-12-14
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
The Kishty-ssventh Annual Report sr th,
American hoard.

Boston. Dec. l3.-The American Board of
Foreign Missions made public this morning Its
eighty.sevcnth annual report. Details OF the
work of all the missionary stations under the
control of the board are given. and much infor-
nation concerning the missionaries. A great
deal OF space is devoted to Armenia and TO the
present situation there. China and Japan re-
ceive q large share Of attention.
The receipts from the New England States
were 1896. 6.ISi.l2. Tho receipts from all sources
were $G42, ,7sl O7. There is a balance In the
Treasury.
The report begins with the work in Bailunda.
West Central Africa. and says that the substi-
tuition OF Portuguese colonial Government for
tho rule OF the native King. Effected last yoar.
is not yet accepted without efforts at revolt.
but thus far no effective resistance has been
offered. and the interests OF peace and euiet are
prospering both there and In East Central
Africa, In the Zulu mission . thorOughRoinG
and fruitful revival 10 the refrain OF the reports
| from al the Stati0ns and from AL the DehoOis.
The sun., 1897-12-14
LINGO AGAIN IN THE Tolls.
The Notorious Negro or MerchautvilIe. n. }.
Accused or Attempted Abduction.


Hhe notorious Nesro OF MerehhntVihe' ". -
Accused or Attempted Abduction.
u. n. :,
PHILADELPHIA Fa.' DEG. To- rancis Lihso'
the notorious negro OF Merchantville, n. j.,
who was twice arrested and once tried for
- C.,.- sI. -. -. A..
muraer Ill Sanoeh county III cases "here Ine
victims were women, was to-day held in $15 900
bail for trial in tho United States court, and
ao 600 hail Gov trio, 4, tha st.to conrt On
%@'ooo Da'i tof 'fiai Al suo .'o'o cur, oi'
Miss Catherine " Berry of this city to Pesau-
-. W
The sun., 1897-12-14
Il. r. L. CONVENTION.
PresIdent GompoFs Taiks About tho Men 0hot
Down In tho BrieeviIIe Riots.


Down In the BrieeviIle Riots.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 13.-when President
Gompers called the seventeenth annual conven.
tion of the American Federation Of Labor to or.
der to-day In tho hall of tho House Of Represen-
tatives there were present more than 100 dele
gates and many visitors.
President Gompers introduced William Aimi.
son. former President Of the international
typographical Union, who. in q brief address.
extended cordial welceme to the delegates. In
his response Gompers said:
II desire to say that while some progress in
legislation In the interest OF organized labor has
been made in Tennessee. there is very great
wrong unremedled, and tho men who sleep be-
meath the earth who were shot down while trying
te eradicate convict labor from Its unrighteous
competition with free labor, testify to this exist.
ing evil. Tho blood of these men calls out to
in Tennessee In their efforts to see that justice
10 yet DONE
fhe convention being ready for business. the
SeIe4asos. SeEIsi s%.'n HsVelocf Wilson Of London.
Der soe of sSa Britsh from Md
diesooro. "a and Edward Hartford Of London
introduced TO the convention Another visitor
was Mr. Cardozo Of France who Is s,i here tor the inc
tSe uned stasa
of Nashville was appointed Assistant Secretary.
after which the annual report of President Com;
peIs was road. Prolonged applause followed
the conclusion OF the report. and the convention
adjourned for dinner.
Upon reassemblinR. the reports Of the Secre-
tary. Treasurer, and Auditing Committee were
read and committees were appointed. The Sec.
retary's report showed that the increase OF
membership In the past year was ~ $50. Char
ters were issued to 2l7 national, State central.
local. and Federal labor unions.
Over 500 applications for unions have been
forwarded by organizers TO tho different AMI.
| engaged In the work than ever before In the
history OF tho federation. The Treasurers re-
port showed that the receipts were larger than
those of last year. but the expenses were
| greater, yet there remains balance OF several
Thousand dollars on hand.
| After the adjournment of tho afternoon ses
sion the different committees met for organiza
| tion and the preparation Of reports. The rea
| work Of the convention will begin tomorrow.
The sun., 1897-12-14
QUEENS COUNTY TAX TROUBLES.
Supervisors I'm DImcuIties TO the Apportion.
ment OF Interest Charges.

Supervisors I'm Dimculties ~ to the App0rtton-
ment or Interest Charges.
The Queens county Board of Supervisors is
having trouble in apportioning the first years
interest charges on 81. .19s.0O Of road improve
ment bonds. issued since 1t became certain that
a portion of the county was to become part OF
the Greater New York. The trouble arises ovc'
tho opposition of Long Island City to assuming
any of The Indebtedness and tho un Willingness
OF the taxpayers Of the towns OF Oyster Bay
North Hampstead. and the portion OF the town
OF Hampstead not taken into the borough
of Queens. to consent to the plan pro-
posed by the Supervisors for apportioning tho
debt. The improvements have been confined to
Queens county outside OF Long Island City and
mainly TO the towns of Newtown. Flushing,
Jamaica and that portion of the town OF Hemp
stead within the boundary of the borough.
budget the sum of $l67,92O to meet the first
years interest on the bonds: The board held a
meeting in Long Island City yesterday to dis.
pose of Il he matter, but Anal action was deferred
until this morning at IL o'clock.
Townsend Scudder. counsel 10 the board. ad-
yised that 1t had the power to apportion the In
terest debt according to the benefits accruing
TO the several towns from the improvements,
providing the apDortionment was predicated
upon justice and fairness. His brother, 7. Hal
stead Scudder. representing the taxpayers OF
that portion OF tho county remaining outside
the borough of Queens, told the Supervisors
that the apportioDment should be made upon
the basis of the assessed valuation the prop
erty, as provided In the charter, and cOntenced
that to hpportion the interest upon the basis OF
the amounts of principal expended In the sew
eral towns would prejudice the officials OF the
Greater New York in apoortioning the principal.
The sun., 1897-12-14
FARMINPELHAM BAYPARK.
THE PARK BOARD PERMITS A TRIAL
OF TAChNT-EOT F4RMING.

An BxpePinent to ne MADE BY the seciety for
the Improvement OF the Coudition OF the
Psor-Commissioner CruGer Assaults on
Central Psrk-The New Public Library.
The Uptown Committee reported to tho
Park Board yesterday in favor Of allowing the
Society for the Improvement Of the Condition
OF the Poor 10 use 321 acres Of uncultivated
land in Pelham Bay Park for vacant-lot farm
ing during tho year 1898. Superintendent
Kcljard, who has charge Of that branch OF the
socioty's work, urged the board to adopt the
report. He said that one of the largest labor
unions in the city wished to let some Of Its old
members experiment with vacantlot farming
on the land, with view, in the event Of success,
of buying large farm somewhere in the neigh
borhood on which a colony Of Its veteran mem.
bers could be established.
Commissioner Mitchell, who is lawyer. ex.
pressed doubts as to the power OF the board to
grant the request, but President Mcmillan
assured him that 1t could be done.
Most Of the land askedfor 10 now barron" "
continued tho President, "and 1t will afford a
fine object lesson to school children and other
there"
Commissioner Mitchell then raised the
ait will cost. the people who cultivese this land
FARMS and don't see &c VIII sTSoro re- the the profit will
The society win take care of that replied
Mr. h hKeljard. The report was as adopted. ,o,.
ton, Of Which % csrSs Clark Is the President.
that the elevated road should be allowed to
STATION a" at ing and
Columbus avenue. led Commissioner Cruger
which are constantly being made on Central
bssaty 0 and ss.ssllshss lsndsssps @ 70
81 am opposed to this application" he said,
because there Is already one stairway leading
don't S % SeiisSe in % oIoSfins e the Sidewalk there
200 feet. This application Is right in limo with
entrances ont into Central Park. It is getting SO
that everybody wants an entrance right oppo-
site his residence, and the Park would be abso.
% the olamor. % We might Just ta as % Well cut ali the
streets through the Park from Eighth avenue
to Fifth avenue and have done with it."
explained how he % had qea boen 'H led to listen to
the .'clamor" Of certain horse owners and livery
stable keepers who succeeded In INDUCING him
to authorize tho despoilment Of the Park at
Eighth avenue and Fifty ninth street. Tho
application Of the West End Association was
Side Association for an entrance to tie Park
at Seventy-sixth street and Fifth avenue.
Upon the recommendation OF Carrere q
brary. the following engineers were appointed
Theodore Cooper OF 35 Broadway; for tho heat
W. sa la Fason
stallatlon, Patterson Brothers Of 136 Liberty
street. Carrere q Hastings certified that the
OF Trustees of the Library.
The application Of the Dry Dock, East Broad
way; and Avenue surface road Tor permit n
triclty was formally denied by the unanimous
vote Of the board.
The sun., 1897-12-14

WASHINGTON. Dec. l3.-These naval orders
have been issued:
Ensign b. sullivan ordered TO the Bache; Lieut.. G.
Thomas, detached from the Oregon and ordered to
the Wheeling; Lieut.. f. II. Lafavor. detached from
the Wheeling and ordered to the Independence Lieut.
X. r. Nicholson, detached from the Washington SAvy
Yard aud ordered to the OreYon; Assistant
O. Brown. ordered to the Alert; Paymaster Ieeds
Keer detached from the Alert ordered to settle ac.
counts and wait orders.
These army orders have been issued:
Leave for fourteen days. to take effect Dec. oP Is
granted the following named Officers; Second Lieut..
Frank A. Barton. Tenth Cavalry; Second Iieut Henry
a. Dole. Twenty third Infantry; Second Lieut. George
II. McMaster Twenty fourth Infantry; Second Lieut..
Amos ". Martin. First Infantry.
Leave from Dee. 22 10 Jan Is granted Second
Lieut., George II. Estes Jr. Twentieth Infantry.
Leave granted First Lieut.. Alexander T. Dean,
The resignation OF Cadet Aaron II. Rudoiph. fourth
class United States Military Academy, Is accepted.
Capt. David l.. Brainard. Commissary OF Subsst-
ence. is relieved from temporary duty with Lieut.
Col John Y. Weston at New York city, anu Will pro.
coed TO New Orleans and resume his duties.
The following transfers made In the Eighteenth
Infantry: First Lieut.. John II. Duyal from Company
II 10 Company h; First Lieut.. Percysl q. Lowe. from
Company to Company II.
Infantry, 10 extended nfteen days.
The ordinary leave granted Capt. Isaac p. Ware.
assistant surgeon. Is extended one month account
acknesB,