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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
DUNCANsON BROS, ACcTTONEERs.
TRUSTEES RSM s sale OF nm NICE TwozsToRY SIX.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A NICE Two-sTORY SIX.
ROOM BRICK DWELLING, KNOWN AS
PREMISES 1923 STREET NORTHEAST
BY virtue OF certain deed Of trust dated the
sixteenth 16thl day Of March, AID 1894, and re-
corded among the land records OF the District OF
Columbia, In Liber No 1885. folio 42I ct seq, and
az the request OF the holder Of the notes secured
thereby We will offer at public suction in front of
the premises, ON THURSDAY, THE TWENTY
Nh Ninth TIE DAY = \, OF JULY. AID. 1897, AT FIVE
situate In the city Of Washington District OF co.
lumbia. and known and described follows: All
that certain piece or parcel of land and premises
known and distinguished and being lot numbered
one hundred and thirty C3S, OF ..washington
Brick Machine COmpany's' subdivision of lots in
square ten hundred and three uO0S), as per Mat
recorded In Lber Is, folio 81 of the.recors OF the
surveyors ohcc OF the District Of Columbia to-
getber with the improvement thereon
Terms OF sale: Onss-t third of the purchase money
to be paid in Cash, and the balance to be Maid in
two equal miscellaneous respectively in and two
years, to be secured by deed OF trust upon the
property sold. with interest thereon payable semi
annually; at the rate of six per cent per annum
until paid or all cash. ut the option OF the pur-
chaser Sale tc be closed In fifteen days from day
OF SALE otherwise the property to be resold ut the
risk and cost Of defaultfng purchaser after I'VE
days advertisement In come paper published
In the city OF Washington, D. @. Conyeyancins at
the cost Of the purchaser.
LOUIS ID. WINE,
CLARENCE b. RHEEN Tustees
Jy10-d&dS $40 st. NV, }
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
RATcLHFE SUTTON =, CO.. Aucr1oNEERs

- ~ ~ W. AOSAAONnzcAkaS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE STORY BRICK
DWElLLNG HOUSE, ,1S22 LINDEN STREET
NORTHWEST, LIE DR6IT PARK, WITH FINE
HdCk STABLE ON REAR.
Under and by yirtne of sdeed Of trust, dated
Of the hand records Of TIE District Of Columbia,
and q the request Of DID PARTY secured thereby.
r we VIII SELL e Sle 9pten IL from. Of TIE
AT FIVE O'Clock P.Ms the north half Of 40
A. L Bar6e. 4 Co z subdivision OF Le Droit Park.
as said subdivision u recorded in the Office Of the
surveyor Of the District Of Columbia in Book Gov.
rerms q sale: ode.thir,d cash. balance in one,
two and three years. with interest at the rate Of
Property sold or all cash, at option Of purchaser
500 down at time Of sale. All conveyancing at
cost Of purchase Terms to be complied with i1
ten days from day OF SALE property 10 be sold
at cost and risk OF defaultinx purchaser.
CHARLES w. HANDY,
d. CARROLL DIGGES,
te29-eodds Trustees.
UTHD ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED. on &C
count Of the rain until SATURDAY, THE SEVEN
TENTH DAY OF JULY. 1897. at the same hou
and place.
CHARLES W. HANDY.
D. CARROLL. DIGGES
ty13-eO&ds Trustees.
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Why He Was Excused.

From the Green Bag.
You wish to be relieved from jury duty,
but you haven't a good reason" said the
judge.
Its public spirit" said the unwilling
talesman. ION the score of economy 1
have dyspepsia, judge, and I never agree
with anybody. If l go on this jury there
will be disagreement. and the county will
have to go to the expense of q new trial"
Excused" said the judge
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THOMAS BOWLING & co. AUcrIoNEERs,
6l2 st NV

TRUSTEES SALE OF Two-STORY BRICK UorsE
GOOD INEESTMENT PROPERTY BEING NO
x92 To 2S-FOOT ALLEY
BY virtue OF n deed of trust. dated January s,
1896 and duly recorded In Libcr .Js6 folio lgi et
seq, OF the land records Of he District of COLUMBIA
ana by direction Of the party secured thereby the
Undersigned trustees Will sell. ON FRIDAY. JULY
TWENTY THIRD. 1897. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM
IN front OF the premises lot 90 in Corcoran's suldl
vision OF lots In square 5s7 together with the Inn
provements. AS above stated
Terms OF sale: One-lnlf cash. balance in chr and
Two years at STA cent semi annually secured by
deed OF trust on property sold depfIt Of Slo0 re-
unired at time OF sale. Sale 10 he closed IN ten
days. otherwise properly will he resell Mt risk and
cost OF defaulting purchaser All convey IN, ing at
cost Of purchaser
HENRY KRAAK Jr
OSCAR VI. BRYANT.
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TRUSTEEy SALE OR, VALUABLE LOT ON THIR.
TENTH STREET KETWEliN PENNSYLVANIA

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOT ON THTR-
TENTH STREET BETWElsN PENNSYLVANIA
AND GEORGIA AVENUES SOUTHEAST:
Ssr No f75 e OF the ana
ords Of the District of Columbia and at the re-
q public auction i2 fs2n. q the premises,
s p4sT Nr IuLy k t 1871 At HALE
sersta q, real estate "a no Of p
in square 1915, as pera plat recorded in Book is.
page 80. Of the records of the surveyors ONCE OF
said District.
Terms: One fourth cash, Of which deposit Of
$50 must be made AZ the time of sale. and the
balance in three eq6af installments In one two
and three years fro1s.a.yio Of sale for which notes
sale payable quarterly and secured hy deed Of
trust on the property .3g. WIN be taken, or all
ancng and recording At g9rshasers cost. II terms
are not complied n with ~ ten days from sale the
the risk and cost e "a aefa%n.!ae Prshaser
John W. PILLNG.
living WILLIAMSON,
NS-eo(ds Trustees.
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EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE on COL,
FAX STREET BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH
SUMNER AND MORRIS STREETS NORTH
WEST, HOWARD UNIVERSITY SUBDIVISION
On MONDAY. THE NINETEENTH DAY OF
JULY, 1897, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, in front Of the premises the undersigned
executor of the estate of the late Ann Toliyer
will sell, at public auction the west onehalf OF
lot 3, block 8, Howard University subdivision OF
the farm Of the late John A. Smith, being 25x15t
feet to 10 foot public alley, together with i'm
provements thereon. consisting Of u two-story and
b, sement frame house. rooms. hall, half well OF
water and one onestory frame building of TIVE
rooms.
Terms OF sale to be made known at the time OF
sale. deposit Of $500 to be made at the> time
Of the sale. Terms to be complied with within II
days from day Of sale, otherwise the undersigne
executor reserves the right to resell the property
at the risk and cost Of defaultng purchaser after
days notice of such sale in some newspaper pub
lished ir the city Of, Washington, District Of Co
lumbia. AL conveyaicing to be ut the cost Of the
purchaser. 10 n
MILTON hLoHOLI.AND. Executor,
IS-eodot on coo d st. NV.
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rnos. BOWLING & CO.. Auc1s. sl2 81. NV

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
s ANACbSTIA, D. g. : -
By virtue Of q deed Of trust. dated November IA.
2i42 folio 4si one Of the land records Of the Dis
tre. q Columbia and Ct "a The request Of the party
front Of the property. on MONDAY. THE NINE.
TEESTn nA ~, OF JgLY; 1897. AZ HALFrAsr
PROPERTY: Lots $50 and 5sI. as platted M iaId
DOWN e the plat O Psp 4
rether with tie adjoining lot. each iot frontsr y,
feet BY q depth Of 1870 feet. - =
This property will be sold subject to an existing
ennum Terms: All over ard above said trust
CASH. deposit Of so required at time u
from date Of sais. g 4. YODER. Trustee,
HJ-dads dS y 1t. hw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17

r YOU FEEL A
craving. as so many
men and women OF
all times and cOun-
tries haze to own
a racing stable
either to crafty your
love for the sport
of kings, or because
you hope to enter
society by way oi
the turf and the pad
dock, or because yot
have vision Of won
derful coups and fab
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DUNCANsoN BROS. AUCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-STORY AND BASE
MENT BRICK DWELLING, NO. Cos TENTH
STREET NORTHEAST.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust, recorded in
Liber No. 2001, at folio 418 ct seq, Of the land
records of the District Of Columbia. shall sell,
In front of the premises, on MONDAY, the NINE
TEENTH DAY Of JULY. AID. 1907, at SIX
O'CLOCK PM. lot 49, square &C., together with
the improvements thereon.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash, balance in one
and two years, with interest at six per cent per
anDum payable semi-annually. 500 required ut
time Of sale. CHARLES F. BENJAMIN,
WIN. H. DUNCANSON,
jy12-d&ds Trustees
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RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., AUCTIoNEERs

TRUsTEES SALE OF TWO DESIRABLE BUILD
ING LOTS IN MOUNT PLEASANT.
Unde; and by virtue Of deed OF trust dated
January %, 1895, and recorded In Liber 1864. folio
ATS. of the land records Of the District Of Column
bia. and ut the request OF the party secured, we
will sell, at public auction in front OF the prem
Uses, on SATURDAY, THE SEVENTEENTH DAY
O'CLOCK PM. lots numbered hundred and
tbirty-three Q:3) and one hundred and thirty four
q34, in lsebecca G. Hubburds subdivision Of lot
numbered hundred ard eleven Q11), Of Deni-
son and Leighton. trustees subdivision Of the
Eslin estate. Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains.
said subdivision Is recorded in Book County 8,
page 95. OF the records Of the surveyors office Of
the District of Columbia
Terms of sale: One-third cash, balance in @, IL
and Is months from dny OF sale, with Interest at
the rate OF six per cent per annum until paid,
cured by deed Of trust on property sold, all
Gosh, at option Of purchaser. All conveyancing ut
cost of purchaser. 500 down Mt time Of sale
Terms to be compiled with in 10 days from day of
sale. property will be sold at risk and cost Of
defaulting purchaser.
CHARLES w. HANDY,
CHARLES EARLY,
jy7-eod&ds, trustees
UTHE ABOVE SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
till SATURDAY, JULY TWENTY-FOURTH, 1897
Mt same hour and place
CHARLES W. HANDY,
CHARLES EARLY,
1y17-eo&ds Trustees.
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., AUcTIoNEERs
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, BEING THE DWELL
ING HOUSE, NO. 10 QUINCY STREET, WEST

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, BEING THE DWELL
ING HOUSE, NO. 10 QUINCY STREET, WEST
Under and by virtue Of a deed Of trust, dated
August /, 1898, and recorded In Liber No. 1882
folio H. of the land records of the District of CO.
lumbia the undersigned trustees will offer for sale
at public auction in front of the premises, on
TUESDAY, THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF
JULY, A. D. 1897, AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, all
that lot of ground situate in the county of Wash.
ingtoh, in said District, designated lot No. G3
OF Eugene Carnsi and William J. Miller. strustees,
sion Of lots Nos. p, % % and the east ten
QO) feet Of lot No. "a of II. J. Gray and Others
subdivision in block No. 4, West lexington as said
aforementioned subdivision Is recorded in the office
Of the surveyor of the District of Columbia. In
Liber County .. folio At, together with the i'm
provements, consisting of two-story bay window
pressed brick dwelling. containing six rooms hath
room, pantry, etc This property will be sold sub
of 81, 800
Terms of sale: One third cash, balance in equal
portions in six and twelve months, the purchaser
to give his promissory notes for the credit pay
ments, bearing interest at the rate Of per cent
per annum. to be secured by deed Of trust upon the
property sold, all cash at purchasers option.
Conveyancing at purchasers cost; $3.50 down when
sold.
'.gA EUGENE CARUSI
WALTER q. DUCKETT,
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UTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UNTIL
MONDAY, JULY TWENTY-SIXTH, 1897, at the
some time and place.
CHARLES F. BENJAMIN
WIN. H. DUNCANSON,
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYa.
THos. J. OWEN. AUcTIoNEIaR. ois F ST. NV.

I'ios J. OWEN. AUcTIoNEER, ais + ST. NV.
ING THE MANDs5ME a.sIS,Ky vi M, NE
psTMMn1ING WITH ANIL. No lbs ARTiirR
ca, A. auction on THURSDAY. July TWENTY
sE ~, 1881. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. i win
pr-mi.r. the east feet front on Valley st Of lot
10. ~ ns the mil depth thereof. aud all Of bots
division Of part q: Cichc~ier fron,,nv ics f-, on
arthur 81 ny depth OF loo feet to a wide alley
ing. with all Modern improvements hot and eola
x nanasonsiy papered and finished throughout
grounds. """ "'""'''"'
g 200. due April I: 1900: balance over and above
said trust. cash. deposit Of 500 required nj
time Of sale. couveyspcing and recording at
iylo.d&ds THos. J. OWEN. Auctionecr.
RAriAFFE. SUTTON CO.. AUcrroNEERs
ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF THE EN-
TIRE STOCK OF HARD
WARE, HARNESS, ETC,
CONTAINED IN THE STORE
OF THE PATE HARDWARE
AND HARNESS COMPANY,
3oS TENTH STREET y. w.
MT, mnde. and by virtue Of general decd Of assign
irict OF Columbia. viii otter for sale. at public
auction; ON TUESDAY. THE TWENTY. sEvfNTH
AN. 90 the promises the entire stock OF Hard.
ware Harness, Contractors Supplies etc. In store
10y The Pate Hardware and Harness cam,a,g "'''"
Inc entirr stock VIII he offered In bulk together
Wagon. The purchaser can procure frnm the
Owner Owner, OF the building lease OF the whole or part
II A sufficient sum. In the opinion Of the assignee.
Is not bid for the stock. etc. when offered in
- a. hla.lp
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omcial Life in Georgia.

From the Monroe tGa.) Messenger.
As your humble servant was walking
down the street about II o'clock the other
night he saw a stranger leaning against q
lamppost near Mr.. Callahan's store. said
to him: Hello, stranger" Hello" he re-
piled. Then asked: Who are your" "A
detective" he replied. "Ain't you afraid to
stand here at this time of nikht?' asked.
mo, have q Winchester and two good
pistols a 80 and A, and II you fool with
me you will hear them talk" he replied.
Goodbye, sir" said to the stranger.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS BOWLING 4 CO., AuCTIoNEERs.
GLE St NV
TkoSIEkS SALE OF Two-SroRy BRICK
HOUSE, BEING NO. TT 9TH STREET SOUTH.


T-RIfSTrEs- sarr nE ,,,,.o - -
HOiiSE REM. So or r,- TMo-SIySY BRICK
FAST DAN" w. III 9Th sI1iEEr SOUTH
nv yirtua a, L.,
Jnnc issss ~n aeed OF trust dated I'D day 81
"a et SEQ, one Of ~ Recorded In Iiber :ltl folio
the sssurtr ,h "s direction OF the party holdine
public auction .n trustees VIII cell At
EIt;ITYI iS; =, M1,,s, S,.,.a July IN ESff-
on the premis:, " ~ oSLNh I'M, In fro0t
with the in,nr,.. ~. d. IN square 1:h together
TO n prIor AZ a os .s' rs ABOVE stated. subtect
Terms Of sale. tsash 49,,
=, Tina -, IL tSsn. A deposit OF 500 required
9th, rwise the r. Sse 70 DC closed In ten days.
cSst OF defanlfing ,.,s vii ne rsSoid at risk and
coat Of purchnsers purchaser. All conreyancing at
~ ~ s,,,,..
n N. S5IiSoN.
CHAs. II. ALI.ENDER,
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n ASHFORD. Attoiney, 40 L.. ave. NV.
Nlo.l7, q y, 2, q, s. au3.s.5.o
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AN EXPENSIVE SPORT
Keeping a Racing Stable Costs a
Fortune Every Year.
Big MONEY FOR TRAINERS AND JOCKEYS
Little but Glory for the Man Who
Foots the Bills.
SOME STARTLING FIGURES
Written for The Evening Star.
Big MoNbYFOR TRAINERS And JOCKEYS

Written for The Evening Star.
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RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO.. AUCTIoNEERs

DuNcANsoN BROS. Aucts.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
DELIGHTFUL PARTY.

The T. o. j. Club was delightfully."- en-.
tertained last Friday night by Miss Lizzie
Bennett at her home on Church street.
About twenty young people were present
and they spent the evening by playing
games interspersed withmusic, which was
highly enjoyed by all present. Refresh
ments were served at late hour and
soon afterwards the party broke up, each
one vending their different ways home
but all delighted with the evenings en-
tertainment, and all Joined in voting it
most delightful evening. The next
meeting of the club will .be held on New
Years eve and the members are looking
forward to great time
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
HUsTlNGS COURT.

The case of E. A. Barnes VS.. d. p.
Morrison occupied the attention of the
hustings court nil Yesterday Hoge &
Hoge represented the plaintiff while
Judge William G.. Robertson and N.
T. Lewis, of Lynchburg, represented
the defendant The.following was the jury
in the case: c. S. Beller, II. D. McClin
took, w. Il. Ledbetter, Robert Hopcroft
Edward White, w. c. Bondurant. G. f..
Roberts, j. II. Housewright. /. A. Camp
bell. j. Al. Roberts. e. II. Browning and
A. l.. Rife. The jury in the case of
Wilson Wertz VS.. w. II. Karnes failed
to agree md was discharged.
The jury in the case of Barnes VS.. Nor
rison brought in Il verdict for the plain
tiff awarding him 81, 3C0 The case was not
given to the jury until about z o'clock
aud the verdict was brought in about
S:30
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19

Lot No. Ladies' Scolloped Edges
auc Gegauf Silk Embroidered corner
Eandkerchets. assorted styles, &c each.
Lot No. 2.--Lades' II. S. handsomely
Numbered open work Hundkerchefs; never
sold for less than 20c each, 10 Lee.
Lot No. 3-Ladies' Scolloped edge En-
broidered linndkerchiefs; very fne and
sheer, assorted styles l0c; regular value
lSc.
Lot Nod Embraces the first qualities
and best grade OF Ladies' and Mems
Handkerchefs, in Linen and Silk, rlain
. III. s., also embroidered and scolloped
edges, 1tc, 25c, 81 PC and soc each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19

Particular attention is called
to the fact that these goods Of
fered were purchased in 1897,
consequently the line is very
full, embracing Toys, ''foreign
and domestic" Dolls in all
grades, Handkerchief, I'm
brellas and endless assortments
of goods adapted for this weeks
Xmas trade. This is an oppor-
tunity for those seeking popu-
lar priced Holiday Goods.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
TOYS.

Table Linen Sets, Cloths and Napkins
make useful gifts.
S0x00. inch German Damask Table
Cloths. all Linen, made of Dresden Flax,
ST. each.
s0x90-inch imported Knotted Fringe
Table Cloths, Napkins to match, war
ranted pure Linen. SO. 30 SET
52-inch pure Linen German Damask
25, 3d. SOC yard; 13 below their regular
value.
pieces G0-inch Tan and White Oil
Boiled Table Damask SOC yard l0c grade
&C inch Genuine Turkey Red, warrant
ed the Real Renfew Damask, 20c, Soc, Soc
and soc yard.
pieces 56-nch White Linen Table
1amask with different colored borders, doc
yard; the regular 62 Lee grade.
20 inch Red, Sold, Green, Yellow and
White Linen for fancy work, . l-2c yard.
If you need Napkins investigate our
quotations.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
TOYS.

magnificent line of new embroidered
Shams, Table Scarfs, Covers, ETC., for hol-
iday trade. Bought very cheap and will
he sold far beinw the market prices
"Hand embroidered"
Table covers "a inches square, elabo-
rately embroidered. soc.
1SX45-inch Bureau Scarfs tic each
l7x45-inch Bureau Scarfs, hand work
Coo each.
Handsomely embroidered. Bureau Sets,
Scarfs and Mats, 81, ST. 25.and. Sl.75 l.
set.
pillow Shams, embroidered.open work
effects, full size, $l,25, $l.T5, and S2.25 a
pair.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
a FALSE ALARM.

There was an alarm Of fire turned in
Yesterday evening about $3.50 from box
5i, to which the Juniors and Friendships
responded very promptly. 1t was found
that the alarm was tt rned for a supposed
hire at the residence of J.P Trent, on the
corner of Ninth avenue and Henry street,
but which was only n false alarm. Some
paper and stuff which was in one of the
fiues became lighted and the inmates of
the house thinking that some of the raft
ers in the house were on fire turned in
the alarm.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
TOYS.

Satin Damask and Chenille Covers and
Porteres. The following cutssprices will
be our closing out lever. To get them
you must come Mt once.
54x5lin inch Chenille Frnged Table Gov
ers Toe each all colors.
54x5i inch Belgium Damask Table Gov
ers 81 each. al. colors.
5dxji.inch Globe Satin Damask Covers
ST. each. assorted styles.
CAN the above covers have Knotted
Fringe ~
Derby Satin Damask Portieres. new blue,
full. length and width, Knotted Fringe,
SD Fair.
Old Rose, Olive Green and other colors
in Satin Damask Portieres. 50. 50 par;
Knotted FL inge.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
COMING MARRIAGES.

The announcement has been made that
f.. ID. SJott, fireman on the Norfolk di.
vision, and Miss Matte White, of Salem,
will be married Sunday, December 90, at
the residence of the BRIDES parents.
j. w. Stott, assistant hostler Mt the
West End hound House, VIII leave to-
night for CrAwe, where tomorrow be will
be married to Miss Matte Lucas. the
popular daughter of Jessie Lucas, of Bed
ford county.
W. w. Webber. of the black smith de-
partment of the West End Round House,
viii be married on the 29th inst. to Miss
Lille Miller, of Second avenue N. w. The
bride elect is he daughter of C. NJ. Mil
Ter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
A MUCH.WANTED NEGRO.

A letter was received at police head
quarters from ]. T. Colman, agent at
Nolans, w. Va, asking Chief Dyer to ar
rest William IL. Johnson, II colored man.
who stole four tickets from that Office on
October 21, '07. The man wanted is now
in the city Jail awaiting the grand jury,
having been arrested by Detective Bald
win on November 49, '97 for forging an
order on Baldwin's Detective Agency
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
FREE AGAIN.

Chief Dyer received telegram yester
day about II O'Clock from Detective Camp.
bell, Of Connellsvills, Pa. telling him to
release Will Jeffries, colored. IA the case
had been fixed. 1t will I've remem bered
by our readers that Jeflries was arrested
in response to letter from Detective
Campbell, as he was wanted in Councils.
Vile for jumping bail bond.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
A SUDDEN DEATH.

The death of DR.. Franklyn George, res
ident physician of Hollins Institute,
which occurred Friday night,wa ~ great
shock to his friends. Though. evidently
apprehensive in regard to his physical
condition for some time, he was engaged,
as usual. to..a late hour in familiar COLI
versation and ordinary duties. Not ap.
pearing at breakfast, on visiting his
room, he was found dead, the sudden and
sad end having coming apparently with
out struggle or pain. His brother, DE-.
George, Of Danville, has heen summoned.
DR.. George has been resident physician
of the Institute only since September g.,
but in this brief period has proved him
self, in personal character, professional
skill and fidelity to duty anu the general
interest Of the school, eminently adapted
to the position he held. Pupils and
teachers ais felt endeared TO him as
personal friends and earnestly deplores,
his untimely demise. Sadness md gloom
have suddenly cast sombre shadows over
scenes Of joyous delight and anticipa-
tions. The pupils concert announced 90
come off last night at I; 80 p. m. has been
postponed until further notice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
Suitable for the Steiner Sex.

Leather Dressing Cases 80 cents to $40.
CUT, Collar and Necktle Boxes, all
prices.
Genuine French Brier Pipes with am
Der tips, plain or gold mounted. Prices
way down.
The leading brands of imported Key
West and Domestic Cigars in box of %,
90 and 100. We are headquarters for fine
cigars. MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
POLICE COURT.

Another very small docket greeted
Judge Woods Yesterday morning. Two
colored men Were fined 50 80 each for he.
ing drunk and another coloreh man was
fineh 50 for the same offense. There
we're no collections Of the fined imposed
yesterday, but back line of $3.50 was
reported collected.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-19
a HOLIDAY FOR SOME OF THE
CHILDREN

The Gilmer avenue school will be closed
to morrow and all the studies suspen ded
on account Of the sewer connections that
are being put in by City Engineer Win
gate. Capt. Wingate expects to finish the
work 10 morrow afternoon and studies
will be resumed on Tuesday.