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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

In the death of Senator Voorhees,, of
Indiana, the Democratic party loses one
who had done noble work for that organi.
zation, but whose days of usefulness have
been over for several years because of
steadily failing health. Time was, how
ever, when Dan Voorhees,, "the Tall Syca-
more of the Wabash was tower OF
strength to the party which he served
so long, so ably and so we'll. Bold, fear
less and eloquent. be never faltered when
duty called, and has left behind him IL
name synonymous with all that is noble
and chivalric in party annals no less 4
credit to the State which honored him so
highly than to the organization which
he so faithfully served. He had his fail
ings. but they were only those OF Il gcner-
Jus and manly character. 1t will be a
long time before his like will be seen
among the great men of Indiana, and
there will he no lack of devoted friends to
extol his virtues and keep his memory
green. Peace to his ashes.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

The Times is rather hard on Charley
O'Ferrall and as much Sc on the Demo
cratic party of the State that has delight
ed to follow the wise and able leadership
of "Willow Sapling Ellyson.'' What is
the matter with The Times, anyway?
Does it mean to support the Democratic
ticket this fall or set up one of it's own?
How would it do for the Times to pit
the Observation-Disclosures do yon cali him
senator from the Roanoke district,
against "Willow Sapling Ellyson and
Persimmon Bush Tyler. Bedford DEM
ocrat.
In the absence of anything worse, call
him the hated man who helped to block
your scheme to unload on the taxpayers
of Bedford county for $25, 200 that value
less pile known as Jeter Institute.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

HELD TO BE LIBELOTS

New York, April 10.-The trial of the
suit for sou, 900 damages for alleged libel
published in Scribner's Magazine in Sep
TENDER, 1870. brought by eN Special Gus
toms Agent b. G. Jayne against Charles
II. Scribner ct al, which has occupied
the attention OF Judge Shipman and jury
in the United States circuit court since
Monday, was concluded to-day and the
Jury returned verdict awarding Jayne
$3.50 damages. Judge Shipman, in his
charge, said that II historian is permitted
to criticise public matters, but is held lii. :.
BILE when he defames the character of an
Individual. The article upon which the
sui is based was written by President
Andrews, of Brown University, Provi-
ence r. l.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
PASSING OF THE A. p. A..

Two years ago we heard much about
the doings of the American Protective
Association. 1t was to be the conqueror
of al the ills that afflict us and lift lis to
higher plain of mental and moral en-
lightenment and unburt3en our hearts
and shoulders of a lot OF things that op-
press us. With such field for operation
and with so laudable n purpose one would
have supposed that the a. p. A. would
by this time be red hot with the fire of
enthusiasm. toniced by the worship of
millions, instead of being withered and
expiring organization. Many good and
patriotic men were induced to join the rs.
ISOLATION under the belief that it was an
organization for the protection of Aneri-
can homes. When it became apparent
that the real object of the association was
the ostracism and destruction of a relig-
ious sect that has done much to better the
condition OF Americans and nothing to
retard American progress, a sect the mag
nanimity, patriotism and chivalry of whose
adherents shine on every page of Ameri-
can history, the ardor of it's members
grew cold and we behold it now with.
cred, rejected. and disintegrating organi-
cation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
THE ROANOKE TIMES. SUNDAY. Arm. 81

just and fair consideration for the ser
vices rendered. The Council however,
having examined the matter infinitely, as
public servants should, and being most
excellent judges In such matters aver that
the work was worth fully $4,000, but the
innate Indignantly of the lawyers inter-
ested having prompted them, in recount
ton of the poverty of the city, to extend
the hand of charity to poor citizens who
pay the taxes and donate to them half the
value of their services, they, the Council,
accepted the charity and resoluted in
their hearts praises to the aforesaid law
firm for it's noble.generosity. While the
City Council is rubbing it's sides and feel
ing good over the compromise the us
tute lawyers doubtless have their legs
cooked on the table, casting sly winks at
each other and doing little rejoicing on
their own account Lawyers who know
fully as much about the value of such
services as the average Councilman. con-
slider the work done by Watts, Robertson
& Robertson worth about $500.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

For long time The Times urged the
Bell Telephone Company, both by private.
and public appeal, to grant the people of
Roanoke cheaper rental rates. for phones.
The Times endeavored to show to the
Bell Company the injustice OF charging
the people of Roanoke double the rental
charged by the same company in other
cities and pointed out that such condi-
ton would sooner or later result in the
erection of another system here, and that
while the people of Roanoke would prefer
not to have competing system that this
paper would do all in its power to secure
opposition unless the Bell Company
showed some mercy. Every argument
and every appeal was met with a chilling
and totally .unconcerned indifference.
When The Times found there was no such
thing as moving the Bell, Company it
turned its attention to an effort TO yet n
new system. The labor was long and ar
duous, but at last relief has come. The
Roanoke Bell Company that so contempt-
uously refused to grant relief now hears
Nemesis knocking at its door and not a
soul in sight to offer sympathy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
a PROCLAMATION.

Mayors Office. Roanoke, april >, 1891
Notice is hereby given to all owners and
occupiers of property in the city limits
that they will, under the general health
regulations, be required to thoroughly
clean and, where necessary, to lime their
premises, between this date and the first
OF May, 1877. The sanitary inspector
anu police officers will be instructed to
enforce the sanitary laws Of the city. aud
tllst that all citizens may see the ne
cessity of placing our city in II clean and
atlly.condition before the approach of
warm weather. Respectfully,
W. X. ANDREWS. Mayor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
. II. WINGATE,
City Engineer.
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CA.
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY.

rs mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on preScrip-
tions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is ten fold the good
you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
+. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying IIall's
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen.
nine. 1t is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j. Cheney Il Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c per bottle
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
NOTICE OF MEETING.

NOTiCE.-The regular annual meeting
of the shareholders of the Roanok e Build.
ing Association and Investment Company
will be held at the Office of the treasurer,
Masonic building, corner Jefferson and
Campbell streets, Roanoke, Va, OIL the
10Th day of April, 1897, at 8 o'clock p M
when an election for officers will be held
and such other business transacted as
may properly come before the meeting.
ID. II. MATSON, a. J. I.OUGHERY,
President. Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
RESOLUTION PIGEoN.HoL
Secretary Sherman Not Likely to Act on
the Senate's Protest

Washington, April 1O-.The Senate
resolution protesting against summary
proceedings by the Spanish officials in
Cuba against the captive insurgent
leader, Rivera, has reached the State De-
partment through the White House.
Secretary Sherman, regarding it as
merely declaratory of the sense of the SEN
ate and offered in an advisory rather
than mandatory spirit, has filed it away
and is not likely to carry out its sugges-
tion and lodge protest with the Spanish
government, particularly in view of the
information he has received that Rivera
is not to be shot
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

The finance committee made an addi-
tional report on the bill of Watts. Rob
ertson q Robertson for services rendered.
They reported that after careful investi-
CATION Of the bill they find that the mayor
was authorized to employ counsel to as
sist the city attorney and that no stipu-
lated amount was to have been paid They
also find that great deal of work had
been done and that they did not consider
the bill excessive. but the committee had
had consultation with the firm and in
view of. the hard times and the limited
finances of the city, they had agreed To
accept 81 900 in full payment of the bill
Report of the City Council proceedings.
There are not three lawyers of the three
dozen in Roanoke, outside of the inter
ested firm, who will agree with the Coun-
ell that the So, 900 bill referred to was Il
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

SOLICITORS WANTED FOR DIR.
Talmage's The Earth uirded," or his
famous tour around the world. IL thrill
ing story of savage and barbarous lands.
Four million Talmage's books sold. and
1.-The Earth Girdled'' is his latest and
grandest. DEMAND ENORMOUS. Every
body wants this famous book; only SD 80.
BIG BOOK, BIG COMMISSIONS A
gold mine for workers. CREDIT CIV.
EN-. FREIGHT PAID. OUTFITS
FREE. Drop all trash and sell the king
of books and make $500 month. Adj
dress for outfit and territory, The Do
minion Company, Star Building, Chi.
caGo. 32S If
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

Why can't we elect City Council
without making political mess of it?
Follow the matter of mixing politics with
the city's business affairs to it's logical
end and we will soon find Democratic or
Republican vestrymen and elders con-
Quoting business affairs of our churches.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
BRITISH LOAN no LIBERIA.
It's Conditions Will be Made Detrimental
to This Country.

Paris, April 10.-The Temps publishes
Il letter to-day from Sierra Leone stating
that it is understood there and affirmed
in official circles that Great Britain is
about to make IL loan to the Liberian gov
ernment 1t is expected that the condi-
tions of the loan, if made effective, will
give Great Britain prepontlerant posi-.
ton in Liberia to the detriment of the
United States, France, Germany and the
Netherlands
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
KING GEORGE INVITED.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 10.-The exec.
utive committee of the Tennessee Cen
tennial Exposition has adopted n resolu-
ton inviting the king OF Greece and the
royal family of that country to attend
the exposition, and expressing sympathy
with Greece in the present crisis
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
REBEKAH SANITARUA1.

A Private Hospital for the Sick and for.
Surgery, i21 Eighth Ave. S. w.
Trained nurses and hospital advan-
tages Accommodations for both male
and female patients. Consultation hours
for patients and visitors from IL to 2
o'clock p. III.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE. To prevent the loss of val.
liable KEYS, or other articles, and TO ena-
Tile the return of same TO your address,
without the cost of advertising, just call
or address w. :. Banton, over III
Jefferson street. He can furnish you
with nice key check, umbrella plate or
anything in that line. business cuts on
runner stamps speciality. 4 : lw
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
THIS Is WHAT HARRY BACHRACU
SAYS

My wife burned herself very badly and
on applying Skillman's Nj. + Corn, Wart
and Bunion Cure twice removed the fire
ana Kept the hand from getting sore.
can cordially recommend this remedy to
my friends an" the public"
FOR sale Mt NanLear Bros. Price 10
cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

NOTICE.-Thosc having brick and
stone work or vitrifed brick pavements
to be.laid would do well to call on or adj
dress.J. /. Falls the practical contractor
and builder. Also all kinds of carpenter
work, plastering, painting, kalsomining
ana paper hanging done OF short notice
All work guaranteed. j. ~. FALLS, No.
rs Fifth avenue II. e.. Roanoke, VA.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
NOTICE TO RIIII.nERS

Notice is hereby eiven that for the cree.
ton or Improvement of any building
within the city limits permit must be
obtained from the city engineer, in nc.
cordance with the building laws of the
city The prescribed penalty will be en-
forced for any violation of this provision
of the ordinance
j. II. WINGATE,
City Engineer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

You have heard of Bachrach. Well, he
sells shoes. That has been his business
from morn till night, for the past fifteen
years. His Oxford Ties are beauties
They range from 40c to $3.50. Lates,
shades and toes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

Did you know that Bachrach is selling
the best calf shoes for 81. 80, regular price
-? See them, corner Jefferson street and
Salem Avenue. Then he has another
store mt i3 West Salem avenue They
are there
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
AGENTS WANTED.

gents to sell the cele-
brated Rogers Bros. silverware. Also Il
superior line of lace curtains, chenille
covers, clocks, rugs, wringers, bed
springs. etc. etc. Address GATELY &
FITZGERALD, p. O. Box i64, Roanoke,
Va. 491m
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

WANTED. Salesman for Roanoke and
on the road TO sell our fine line of house
mold goods on monthly payments.
STANDARD INSTAILMENT CO., "a
Campbell street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

FOR SALE-Second-h handed Number
Remington typewriter. VIRGINIA
BRIDGE AND IRON COMPANY.
1927.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c, Sold 10y Sam Stone. Roam
oke. Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

FOR SALE-Full unlimited scholarship
in the. Roanoke National Business Col
lege. Apply at The Times office
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
ENGLAND's LATEST GRAB.
She Obtains Possession of an Island at the
Entrance of Delagoa Bay.

Cape Town, April 1O.-The Argus, of
this city, announced to-day TINT it had
received trustworthy information from
Pretoria, capital of /, the Transvaal, that
the British have secured Inyack Island,
Mt the entrance Of Delagoa Bay, and that
a squadron of warships from this port
will proceed there to take possession of
the island and proclaim it British terri.
tory.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
II 7 S.
FOR RENT.
MONEE WANTED.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Cook stove and dining
room furniture. In excellent condition.
Address "a. B. W., Times Office
4-i11t
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

DIR. Hobbs: While in Altoona on bust
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kidney troubles, tried several doctors,
who could do me no good, SO / was told
about your Kidney Pills aud purchased a
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/ can never praise Hobbs Sparagus Kid
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be without them. For further informa-
tion to any who wish to find out the true
merits of DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Pills, adj
dress
II. S. BOOKER. 1922 South Second
street, Richmond, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

SO prepares the system
Tor the change taking
place that the final
hour iS rOi,hpri IF aft
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-15

tea WIN megaphone or wide moutheo
trumpet, and the noise it made was
deafening.
The graphophones were i'll court when
the case was called for trial. So were
Electrician Goudge and several other
experts, who were to testify that the
Graphophones wero those which haG.
been planted" along Park avenue.
When Attorney Busbey offered the
graphophoncs i'll evidence, counsel for
the railroad Immediately entered Wig
orous objection.
'"Talle those things right out Of
here, " shouted Justice Truax, who cvi-
IDENTITY wasn't at all pleased with toe
tender of evidence.
Mr.. Busboy noted an exception, and
the dumb witnesses We're carried away.
1t is probable that the graphopone
company will endeavor to get Il test
case Oil the admissability of their ma
chine as evidence before tho higher
courts. - -------------
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-15
Blue White Prints.

Paper coated with an emulsion, which
when printed and toned gives Il clear
white with Il BLUSH tint i'll tho high
lights, may DO bought of dealers in pho
tographic materials. Tho paper is
marked "Pense. :" which is mistake,
as the correct spelling is "pensce. !"
This blue tone may bc obtained OH aris-
to paper by toning the prints in scpa-
rate bath and putting few drops of
aniline blue in tho fixing bath. Have
tho tint rather deep, and when the
prints arc fixed the whites and high
lights will have clear blue tone. #
the picture is ~ landscape with plenty
Of clouds i'll tho sky the effect is almost
rs if the sky had been tinted
Many spots both on prints and mega
tivcs arc due to tho dishes used not hav-
ing been properly cleansud. The trays
should be wiped cut with IL very soft
cloth or sponge, and once III while
washed with II little alcohol
y set CT labels printed with tho
names Of tho different chemicals COM
monty in use i'll the dark room may be
had Tor 10 cents. They come already
gumrcd and arc IL great convenience.
y convenient littlo plate litter is
called the IL. " 1t is u tiny contrivanco
which fits Oh the side CT the tray and
saves all danger Of scratching the plato
III removing it from the tray, and there
is no need of putting the fingers into
any of the solutions if the IL" is used.
With this litter, instead of rocking the
tray during development, tho plate !"
rocked With the litter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-15

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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-15
HIRAM DARTS REFUSAL.
Why xIe Did Not Marry the Charming
Widow I}recse.

Why L1e Did Not Marry the Charming
Widow Brecse.
When old Hiram Dart was in his sew
enty-fifth year, the faithful old wife
who had been his companion for full
half century, sickcned and died, and,
to the surprise and amusement of his
rural neighbors, old Hiram set forth in
search Of another wife before Hannah,
his first spouse, had been six weeks in
her grave.
He made no secret of the fact that he
was "in the market" and seemed sur
priscd that the bidders were so few. He
attributed this fact to the general lack
of taste and Judgment in tho "wimmen
folks" Of the present day.
They're Il finicky lot anyhow" said
old Hiram, "nn it comes O. this fool
Eew wimmen idee.'
One day old Hiram drove by neigh
boris house all "riggcd up' i'll his Sun
day best and with blue satin necktie
forming marked contrast to the big
red geranium i'll his buttonhole. He
tarried for Il moment at his neighbours
gate and frankly confessed that he was
'gOin Il sparkin.''
The object Of this amatory visitation
was the Widow Breese, who lived cover
Hebron way" and with whom old Hi
ram was wholly unacquainted. Some
ono had, in spirit of either malice or
mischief, made old Hiram believe that
the Widow Breese, robust, we'll to do
woman of about GO, would bo inclined
to look with favor OH Hiram s suit.
An it won't be no harm done to 90
an see her anyway" said Hiram, as he
drove away.
Ii was nearly dark when Hiram reap
pearcd, far less buoyant than when he
went away. His ncighbor was OH tho
lockout, and, hailing the old man, no
said:
We'll, Uncle Hiram, did the Widow
Brcosc refuse you:'
Not much she didn't" rctorted Hi
ram spiritcdly. II refused her.
You refused her? Why, what do
you mean, Uncle Hiram?"
Mean jess what say. 1 refused tho
old-cattymountr'
Why, Uncle Hiram, is that q re-
spcctful way to speak about Lady,"
"a lady! Humph, great lady old
o"ii' oiceHo IL LOU Gull II woman Il
lady who sails into Teller with a
brcomsticll an calls i'm an ole fool an
sich like names:''
Did Mrs. Brccse do that?"
She jest did. guess she'd got wind
that WAS co1Iin, for I'd hardly inter
doosed myself an began TO state my biz
ness when she flew at me with a broom
stick an drenchcd me with hot water an
slckcd her dawg on me an jawed the
worst l ever hccrd. jess waited till she
got through, All then l up an told her
pint blank that l wouldn't have her if
she was The last woman Oh top of the
cartE. Yes, sir; refused her jest that
pint blank. detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-15
Mrs. Putnam's Appointment.

Mrs. Ellen NJ. Putnam of Buffalo has
been appointed superintendent of the
new state homo for veterans and their
wives and army nurses established by
the efforts of tho Women's Relief corps,
which is now almost completed at Ok
ford, \. Y. Mrs Putnam has for 3G
Yeas been one Of the most efficient
teachers Ill the Buffalo public schools,
having held her present position as de
partment principal for 20 years. She is
well known through the state as WON
an Of unusual executive ability and Of
great patriotism.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-15
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to H. f.. Bucklcn &,
Co., Chicago, and get free sample box
of DR. Kings New Life Pills. y trial
will convince You of their merits. These
pills are easy in action and particularly
effective i'll the cure of constitution and
sick headache. For malaria and liver
troubles they have been proved invalua-
BILE. They are guaranteed to he perfectly
free from every dclctcrous substance and
to be purely vegetable. They do not
weaken 10y their action, but by giving
tone to stomach and bowels greatly invig-
crate the system. Regular size 25c per
box. Sold at Massie's Pharmacy.