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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

A man named G. E. Otey, claimed to he
from Arkansas, hired horse from II. A.
Preas IL Co, at Bedford City last Sunday,
saying he wanted him for day or two
On Wednesday he came to Roanoke and
put the horse in Knepps livery stable
saying he would leave him there for n
month, as he had some business in and
around Roanoke which would keep him
about that long. On Thursday morning
the man went to Mr.. Knepp's and got the
horse saying he was going for ride, but
never returned. On yesterday Mr.. Preas
arrived in the city looking for the man
and the horse. but they were gone and the
latest report says he was making his way
through North Carolina. Mr.. Preas left
yesterday evening in hot pursuit.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
Limeade at vanLear Bros. fountain.

RETURNED FROM PHILADELPHIA.
Herbert Scatchard has returned from
Philadelphia, where he has been TO secure
talent for the entertainment to be given
by the Roanoke Choral Society.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
SOME LOCAL news
Use INDIAN ROCK LIME. 1t is the
best. j. II. WILKINSON.
EASY ON POOR PEoPLE.

AND OUR SHOES are easy on tender
feet. Come to me when you want shoes
and be satisfied with your purchase
Goods bought from me are never The
cause of Il kick. BACHRACH, Salem
avenue and Jefferson street; two stores.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

The N. K. o. B. Society. held bust
ness meeting OF the residence of Mrs. DR..
G. B. vogel on South, Jefferson street last
night. A goodly number of members
were present and after discussing the
issues and needs Of the society, delight
full luncheon WAS served. 81
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Now we don't want to spring anything
new, but for spring cleaning would like
you TO use Crystal Spring" Soap. Best
on earth. Take no other. Crystal Spring
Soap Co., Roanoke, Va. For sale by all
grocers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
Strawberry Sherbert at vanLear Bro.
HE WILL TELL YOU.

HE WILL TELL YOU.
No one doubts that Roanoke is in the
throes of bicycle reign, and among the
hundreds of wheels in use here none gives
better satisfaction than that king among
hikes the Columbia. Go around to Ed
ward $. Green, 6 Salem avenue, and he
will show you and tell you all about the
prettiest piece of mechanism you ever
saw.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, % cents;
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. am
using Armours Chicago meats, which
are the best. j. J. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

We have one CT the most complete line.
of baby carriages to be found in the city
ranging in price at from So TO $50. e. II
Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
PAINFULLY INJURED.

PAINE ULLY I'M UREU. Y
Arthur Brodie was painfully if not Sc
riously injured mt the East End round
house yesterday afternoon. While en-
gagged about an engine that had just come
in from n trial trip IL piece of steam pipe
blew out and struck him across the chest
and shoulders. He was knocked back
wards into one of the pits between the
tracks, striking and gashing his head. 1t
WAS thought that though knocked out for
the time he was not badly hurt. DR..
Gale, the railroa physician and surgeon
here, when asked last night could give no
information concerning the accident.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, % cents;
supper 30 cents. Meal tickets, ST. am
using Armour's Chicago meats, which
are the best. j. j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
JAMES DEVON,
ITO Campbell Street.

FOR SALE.-A lady's Waverly bicy-
Gle, almost rs good MS new, for $40 cash.
Cost S75. See the wheel ut Earp's fruit
stand, 103 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
April 90, 1897.

Having purchased the stock and good
will of Newsom &. Steele, we ask n con.
tinnaDce OF your patronage, promising
you to do all in our power to please and
give you first class goods at rs low price
as can be had. Yours, etc,
BARNHART & STEELE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

WEARY wiggles', Withers will wind
to-day at 1880 a. IN.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

May number of Munsey now in al
Jacks news stand. This is beautiful
edition and you had better call early fol-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

If you wish to purchase a handsome
dinner, tea or toilet set, give us II call be-
fore placing your order. The e. II. Stew
art Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
POLICE COURT.

There was only one case in the police
court yesterday morning. That was
Chas. .Rucker, who was fined $3.50 for
trespassing on the property of the Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Our 80 and SO couches are beauties.
Why not give us your order for one?
The E. II. Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Another great value in our
All. silk Taffeta Ribbons, 4
to 0 inches in width, plain
and cord edge, worth SOC e
yard at.
500 yards Black Silk Betting,
regular price 25c, ut. -.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

ROOMS AND BOARD, private family,
excellent accommodations. Bath; SD
and S16 per month. Address "Church
street s. W." care Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Just received large line of enamel
beds that we are offering at rock bottom
prices. The f. II. Stewart Furniture
Company
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
NEW CHEMIST.

Jerome Kelly, Of Philadelphia, arrived
in the city yesterday and SIS stopping at
the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Mr.. Kelly, it
is understood, will take w. VALLEY Davis
place rs chemist for the Crozier Iron
Company and Mr.. Davis has accepted a
similar position with the Norfolk and
Western railway.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

For headache and nervousness Cincho-
Coca Mt our soda fountain. johnson &
johnson
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Orange and Raspberry Phosphate made
from the fruit at Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Call and see our beautiful $50 and $25
parlor suites. The f. Fl. Stewart Furni-
Jure Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

TAKEN TO BEDFORD.
The remains of Eliza Leftwich. colored,
who died Thursday, were taken to Bed.
ford City on the noon train yesterday for
interment
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

The estimated gross earnings Of the
Norfolk and Western --railroad for the
third week in April were $3.50, CAB. This
is decrease of SAT, 055 as..compared with
the corresponding week Of 1896.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

"Phiz" Gorlon's puzzling curves will
interest the spectators of the morning
game at the Ath letic park. Game called
at 1890 a. m.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of Newsom Sc Steele has this
day dissolved by mutual consent, w. II.
Newsom having sold out to Messrs. Barn
hart 6; Steele, who will continue the bus
mess. All parties owing US will please
come forward and settle their accounts
by note or cash at once. Thanking you
for past favors, and soliciting continue
ance CT same with the new firm, we re-
main yours. etc,
NEwSOM G. STEET.E
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
en- TO BEDFORD,

The favors at VanLear Bros. soda
fountain are made from rock candy syrup
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

HAVING SOLD MY INTEREST IN
my photo studio, also my negatives, to NJ.
+. Landes, who will continue to carry OH
the business at my former stand, 212
South Jefferson street, would respect
fully'commend him to the kind considera-
ton of my former patrons and friends.
Very respectfully,
III. V. LINEBACK.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
A QUIET WEDDING.

A QUIET WEDDING.
Henry l.. Francis, an employe of The
Times, was married Thursday night TO
Miss Harriet r. Massie. =. The ceremony
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Try Alrher Portland Cement. Every
barrel guaranteed j. II. WILKINSON
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

A SIX for orange phosphate ut VanLear
Bros. It's the best drink for cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
Spring. SPRING. SpRING

Malaga Grapes and California Pears.
]. J. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Alleghnny'wil play two games to day,
1890 and 4:30.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

PUT YOUR FEET
In II pair of my shoes and then you will
know what shoe comfort is BACH
RACH, Salem avenue and Jefferson
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
N. * w. RECEIPTS.

Ice Cream Soda cents. Massie's Phar-
macy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
UNTRIMME HATS.

100 dozen Children's Untrim-
med Straw Hats, in all
kinds of shapes, plain and
combination colors, new
ana latest effects. Each.
200 dozen women's and Mis-.
ses' Untrimmed Short-back
Straw Sailor Hats, staple
colors, worth Zoe. Each.
Stylish Black Untrimmed
Shapes, with rough gimp
brims. Special price this
week.
Untrimmed Hats, latest
shapes in Neapolitan
braids. with fancy edges.
Special price this week. :.
Short Back Sailors, in the
latest shades OF heliotrope,
green and black. Special
price this week .........
Fancy Rough Straw Hats, IN
red and violet. ..........
Fine Milan aud Fancy Straw
Walking Hats in all the
English effects, mt. $50.
10 dozen Women's, Misses
and Children's Imported
Leghorn Flats, an extra
good quality; worth Csc, ut
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
NET LAST NIGHT.

Strawberry Sherberu at Massie's Phar-
macy. q.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
Umbrellas!
Umbrellas!

To-day the sun Shines but how do we
know, it may rain tomorrow So
prepare yourself with an Umbrella,
and when you -ead the prices you
cannot refrain from buying here.
200 Twilled Gloria Silk. Paragon frame,
steel rods Umbrella, at SOC.
200 Twilled Gloria Silk, OF better quality
with steel Iod and rubber celluloid
and horn handles, $1.09.
These two numbers are sold elsewhere Mt
$1.25 and $3.50.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
RIBBONS.

A Remarkable Ribbon Purcha
o-incil wide Pure Silk Moire
Taffeta Ribbons, all the
new spring colors, real vail
lie 45c. This weeks's spe- !
cinl price. ~.
One lot Double Face Black
and White Ribbon, former q
~ 25c and 35c, at. Z
One lot Fine Changenble Taft
feta Ribbon, 4inches wide.
in Spring shades, formerly r
SOC, at. Z
One lot Moire Taffeta Ribbon,
broken assortment of coll -
ors,4-inch, formerly Doc, at I
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
W. b. BEVILL,
General Passenger Agent.

a beautiful line of hammocks at from
Toe. to 3d. The E. II. Stewart Furniture
Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

No. a was about two. hours late yester-
day on account of a slight accident on the
Southern leyond Bristol.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
ADJouRNED NO MONDAY.

There was no business in the circuit
court yesterday and.,it adjourned until
Monday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
HORSES WANTED.

desire to purchase five or six good rid
ing and driving horses. Apply to
w TT HORTON
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
We enumerate a few Of the
strong items just 10 get you
TO come:
Our Millinery
Department

rs 81 Surprise.
Such a display of Hats. Bon
nets, Flowers, Ribbons and
laces was never before seen
in this section of the country.
We haven't the space to quote
prices, but will guarantee to
save you at least Is per cent.
on your purchases by making
your selection of us.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
'ROSENBAU]lI.
BROS.
The Greatest Shopping Centre in
Roanoke is Right Here in This
Store.

The great crowd of enthusiastic
shoppers who c ongregate
here six days in the week tells
a tale of price, attractive
ness and quality attractive
ness that needs no words to
emphasize.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

The new drink, Cincho Coca. Johnson
Sc Johnson.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
DON'T BE SHODDILY SHOD

BACHRACH, the twin store shoe man,
can sell you the best shoes in town for the
least money. Fine stock in both stores,
Salem avenue and also on Jefferson.street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
MONEY TO LOAN.

Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
Just Remember
Our New Hats.

WE'VE TWO OR THREE NEW
THINGS UP OUR SLEEVE IN
sTRAws, AND IF YOU'RE WISE
YOU'LL VISIT US.
WE'VE ALI KINDS AND COZ
ORs-FOR BIG BOYS AND LITTLE
BOYS, OLD BOYS AND YOUNG
25c UP.
GlLKESoN g. TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
aorEEN FLoRA,s last NIGHT.

A good sized audience braved tho ele-
ments and greeted tie youthful perform.
ers at the First Baptist Church, where
the beautiful operetta, "Queen Flora's
Day Dream, was enacted by the children
OF that church for the benefit of the
church missions. The first half OF the
entertainment was composed of recita-
tions, songs, etc., and the feature of this
part of the entertainment was the song
by little Miss Cosy Robinett, aged 5
years, with guitar accompaniment by her
little sister, Yirgie, aged 8. The recita-
ton by Miss Coulbourne and one by Miss
Nellie Bowers were also especially good.
The aecond half WAS the operetta Queen
Flora was represented by Miss Gertie
Hines, and Miss jamie Moseley acted us
attendant John Jamison did the part of
the Bumblebee to perfection and the other
characters, Indians, Brownies, Daisys,
etc., were all we'll represented by the lit
Tie tots. The entertainment was u de-
cihed success and the proceeds Melted a
good sum for the very laudable work of
missions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
FINE BLACK RIBBONS.

About Half Regular Prices.
Every piece pure silk and guar
antced to give satisfaction.
Fine Black Gros Grain Ribbons
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Allegheny will play two games to day
10 80 and 4:3O.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
Shirt aiStS.

Shirt, Waists for the fat, the lean, the
young and the old.
100 dozen to select from. 1t is conceded
fact that this is going to be big
Shirt Waist season, and our buyer has
bought accordingly at prices that will
enable us to sell at 25c, soc, zoe, 81,
$3.50 and up.
In connection with the Shirt Waists we
have laid IN an immense assortment
of Belts of every description, from
15c up Also :. big line of Shirt
Waist sets from 15c up
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
NEW MILLINERY STYLES.

Those who have waited
until after Easter to Sc
lect their Millinery have
lost nothing by SO doing.
Daily additions OF choice
creations aud the con-
slant selling going on
here keep the stock al.
ways new, fresh and ever
changing. We offer this
week u special line OF
Trimmed Millinery, in
FITS Ss.isSf tn. slso's' from So. 98
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Drink Co.Ko-Calasay;t the Headache
Cure, at Mnssies Pharmacy. IN
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

Orange phosphate mt VanLeaI Bros. is
made the proper way, from fresh
oranges.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
Henry and Church str,
NOTICE.

On.ana after Sunday, May 2, 1897,
Sunday train service on the Durham,
Winston-Salem and North Carolina ex.
tension of the Norfolk and Western rail
way will be discontinued.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

GlLKESoN g. TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

TWO HOURS LATE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

THE CISCETT
lHk 1uLlAyl
IT. s FOR THIS RE-
MONEY BACK
ELSEWHERE WE
wEEk SOME
BARGAINS,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
LAWN CAPS,

Without doubt the prettiest and
cheapest line in the city. Every
mother should see it.
Corded Caps OF fine sheer
quality, double box. pleat
ruche and lace top, touched ar
up with ribbon. LbG
Large, Fine Poke Bonnets,
puffed crown. sides, back
and cape, and high, full
POKE of handsome embioid- ~
cry. ............., OJtj
Lawn Beauty Hats, full
crown, shirred brim of fine ~
embroidery 6Hc
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01

3 3 8 2 o 10
Sc 4c SC &c Sc 1oc
1e 90 30 40 so 90
he Ice 1oc 22c 25c CSC
Extra Heavy Black SatinRibbons
: 8 2 . 10 10
Sc Sc &c Sc 1Oc 15c
% 80 40 so 60
1ec 19c 2ac 25c csc
Black Double. Face Striped ar
Ribbons, 3 1.2 inch, at. -. I5c
ii inch, 25c.
Superior Double Face Black Satin
Ribbons, high lustre and extra
weight
% 80 40 SO 60
aoc a5c soo $50 8so
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-01
ATrENp !. q THE CONVENTION.

ATTENDING THE CONVENTION.
Chas. n. Fenstermacher left en- the
afternoon train yesterday for Kansas
City, No., where he will attend the sew
enth annual convention of the Interna-
.ional Association Of Machinists. He
goes as the representative of, Lodge No.
1855, of this city.
Strawberry sherberu at Massie's Phar-
macy.
NET LAST NIGHT.
The N. K. o. B. Society. held a bust.
ness meeting ct the residence of Mrs. DR..
night A goodly number of members
were present and after discussing the
issues and needs of the society, delight
full luncheon WAS served.SA
WEARY wiggles'' Withers will wind
to-day at 1880 a. IN.
A QUIET WEDDING.
Henry l.. Francis, an employee of The
Miss Harriet r. Masaie. - The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. A. Barnhardt.
ADJOURNED no MONDAY.
There was no business in the circuit
court yesterday and, it adjourned until
Monday.
Orange and Raspberry Phosphate made
from the fruit at Massie's Pharmacy.
TWO HOURS LATE.
No. was about two. hours late yester-
day on account of slight accident on the
Southern teyond Bristol
POLICE COURT.
There was only one case in the police
court yesterday morning. That was
Chas. ..Rucker, who was fined 81. 90 for
trespassing on the property of the Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company.
Alleghany'will play two games to day,
1890 and AGO.
The favors at VanLear Bros. soda
fountain are made from rock candy syrup
TAKEN TO BEDFORD.
The remains of Eliza Leftwich. colored,
who died Thursday, were taken to Bed
ford City on the noon train yesterday for
interment.
NEW CHENfISr.
Jerome Kelly, Of Philadelphia, arrived
in the city yesterday and SIS stopping at
the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Mr.. Kelly, it
is understood, will take w. VALLEY Davis
place rs chemist for the Crozier Iron
Company and Mr.. Davis has accepted a
similar position with the Norfolk and
Western railway.
Drink Ko-Calnsaya the Headache
Cure, at Mnssie's Pharmacy. ea
PAINFULLY INJURED. r.
Arthur Brodie was painfully if not Sc
riously injured Mt the East End round
house yesterday afternoon. While en-
gagged about an engine that had just come
in from trial trip IL piece of steam pipe
blew out and struck him ACROSS the chest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
LeetOwn JOttings.

LEETOWN, w. VA, Nov. H.-Special.-
Rev. S. w. Cole has resigned the care OF
the Baptist church at Charlestown. Ho
is. greatly beloved. not only by his own
congregation, but by all the people Of the
town and surrounding county. IL is not
known where he will go, but several inn
portant fields are open 10 him.. Rev. H.
X. Milbourne. OF Rockville. Md. has been
called 10 Charlestown. but has not yet
signiiied his acceptance.
Very interesting revival services have
been conducted at the LeetOwn Baptist
church for two weeks by Rev. r. T.. l..
Aylor, Of Front Royal. Va. Between
twenty-five and t%wenty-six persons pro-
fessed conversion.
Rev. Walter Hubbard. preacher IN
charge. is carrying on a very interesting
meeting at the Methodist church.
MIR. George -. Wiltshire. an influential
and highly-rcspected citizen. died on the
l4th instant. in the eighty-hrst year Of
his age. Mr.. Wiltshire was an active.
vigorous man until a short time before
his death. which occurred after m illness
OF only a few days.
To-day Mrs. W. Il. d. Moncure left here
10 visit relatives ia Stafford county. and
a daughter in King ana Queen county.
Va.
Miss Fanny y. Moncure has gone to
reach q school I'm EescX county. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
.romv a dismal science and he always

! economy a dismal science and he always
| heightened his lectures with anecdotes and
Jokes taken from his great fund of hui
| NOR. I'm 10 a few months ago he would
! stand for an hour three times every we-N
/ a,d talk with rather than lecture to his
\ class usually without notes. books. or
| other aids 20 the memory
I have before me minute reports OF
| most OF his last lectures. punctuated
| with laughter and applause. He was
| the only professor who would tolerate
| these demonstrations on the part OF the
students. lie was proud of his class
and hated TO control IL. Men at the Uni
| versitv were supposed to be gentlemen.
! he often said, and II some OF them were
| not gentlemen he could do nothing for
| them and he did not Intend TO have any
! thing 10 do with them.
Before the late Presidential election
7 used TO talk with him about politics.
He believed in liberality and Independence
OF opinions. and he told his class again
and again that he did not wish them 10
accent his views on current questions IN
less they could conscientiously do so. He
postponed the discussion and study OF the
money question until after election. when
personal prejudice would not interfere so
much with a calm. dispassionate study
Of this important topic. outside OF the
class room he was ever ready TO give
his opinlon. He was opposed bitterly
10 bofh Brvanism and Mckinleyism lie
was a more Cleveland Democrat than
ANYTHING else. lie thought permanent
prosperity could never come until both
the currency and the tariff were reformed.
While opposed to Bryan, he told me II
would perhaps be better II Bryan were
elected in order that the people might re-
alIze the harmful effects OF a practical
annl,cation OF his theories and thus the
free silver agitation be killed forever. He
IN, little hone in much good 10 be derived
from the Mckinley administration But
I'm ALI his opinions he was broad-minded
and respected an intelligent difference.
His class of some sixty-odd men, some
of whom had votes. was about evenly
divided on the money question. yet all
alike respected Mr.. Holmes opinions.
He was careless in dress. unassuming
in manner. and courted familiarity from
the students. I knew he didn't like to be
called Professor. so 7 addressed him as
Doctor" on the occasion of several
visits. he being both an IL. D.. and
y. c. l.. AS I left his study one day he
said: "You needn't mind the Doctor
either: the circus clown and the patent
medicine man. the dancing teacher. are
professors. and I will leave them tine dig
nifty Of the title. while the Doctor had
best he kept for NJ. DIS. Just plain Mr..
Holmes. please
II was this friendship which made
us love him. and makes us mourn him.
Another OF the old Southern gentlemen
has passed away. The blessed memory
Of thy worth will ever glow about the
dear old colonnades. where Daddy
fought a good fight until he was weary
and glad TO rest.
His will be done.
Who seeth not as man. whose way
Is not as ours-'Tis well with thee!
Nor anxious doubt nor dark dismay
Disquieted thy closing day"
r. GRAY WILLIAMS.
Winchester. Va.