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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
ENTERpRIsING COMPANY.

The Fidelity Wall Paper Company, of
this city, which began business Il few
years ago in n small way. furnishes evil
dence that even in the dullest times we'll
directed energy brings it's rewards. G.
y. Woolford. the manager tf the COM
pany, has by strict attention to every
detail of his business and by ailigent and
intelligent study of the wants OF the peo-
pie, been able to build up the largest AMI
most successful wall paper and house
decorating business in Southwest Vir-
ginia if not the most extensive in the
State. The Office and warerooms of the
company are located in the Exchange
building, where in addition to carrying
large stock of every article known to
the house decorating trade, opportunities
are offered the house owner to select, by
sample, from the largest manufacturing
companies in America. Notwithstand.
ing the hard times the Fidelity Walt Pa
per Company. by Excepting everlastingly
ut it. has pulled its way to the solid
shore of prosperity, and now that there
are signs OF improvement in general the
company is fully prepared to fill the
wants of the people in its line. Manager
Woolford gives employment to only the
best mechanical skill in his line, and all
work turned out by his company may be
particular The Fidelity Company has
recently done some of the handsomest
decorating work ever done in this city or
the South. The company guarantees it's
work to be of the first grade, and it fur
ther guarantees to do the finest grade CT
work known to the wall paper and decora.
ting trade. Those contemr lating build
Ing or renovating should give the Fidel-
ity Company n call
Have your rooms papered now. Make
your own selection. We do just what we
advertise. Rooms 1879 feet So. Fidelity
Wall Paper Co., No. +. Salem avenue.
METROPOLITAN, Harper's Monthly.
Peterson's Magazine and full line of
fashion books at Jacks News Depot,
100 l-2 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
HOME AGAIN.

G. w. G. Woolwine, of the firm of O,.-
key Il WoolwiDe, underwriters, returned
yesterday morning from visit of week
or more to Norfolk and other points on
the Virginia coast, during which he at
tended the annual meeting o: the Funeral
Directors Associat ton AT Portsmouth, 1t
was upon his motion that all the cid Off
GERS of the a Association were re- elected for
another term. The next annual meeting
of the association will he in Richmond.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
BACK IN THE POOL.

BACK IN THE POOL.
The trouble between the Southwest
Virginia Improvement Company and the
Browning mines, concerning the tipple of
the latter, and which aroused much in
terest and some excitement here and be-
forelShe circuit court during the spring
months, has been adjusted and possess
sion IF the tipple again given to Mr.
browning, we presume by some mutual
consideration between parties involved
We have not inquired into the "details of
the settlement, however, but understand
that the Browning rhine hav, gone back
into the pool, and thar coal Is being
dumped fir IN the tipple to-day instead of
being loaded from wagons as has been the
practice Tor the past three months.-Po-
cahontas Headlight.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
BETTER THAN THE WEST.

Andrew L. Gordon,o of Kansas, n former
resident of Roanoke, is in the city visit
ing his mother. Mr.. Gordon has resided
in Kansas for some years and says the
rise in the price of wheat has materially
improved the business condition of the
Sunfiower state but he is so much i'm
pressed with the favorable outlook here
that he is undecided whether to return
to the West or make the Magic CITY his
future home,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
FINE GRAPES.

j. a. Gearhart, of $40 Fifth avenue S.
e., has some fine specimens of the Clin-
ton grape raised on vines at his residence
This grape iSfrom Georgia and is said to
be one OF the finest wine grapes in the
country. The wine is of reddish color
and'much resembles the celebrated Bur
gnndy of France. 1t is extensively cult
waited by wine growers in the South and
is very hardy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
BACK FROM CRoCKETTs.

DR.. l.. G. Broughton, wife and child
returned yesterday from q visit to Crock
etts Springs where they have been So
Journing some weeks. They were met at
the depot by many of the congregation of
Calvary Baptist Church and seemed to
have been much benefited by their trip,
although Mrs. Broughton has not entire.
ly regained her health
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
A SOCIAL GATHERING.

Thers was very pleasant gathering
yesterday evening at the residence of the
Misses Cromer, on Ninth avenue s W.,
given in honor of j. H. Bonsack and Will
lie l.. Starkey. After listening to the
baritone solos rendered by nr. Starkey
and sleight-o f-hand performance by Mr..
Bonsack they all adjourned to the water
melon patch near by and spent most de-
lightful evening.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
TAKEN TO THE PENITENTIARY.

James Meade, the negro who attempted
to Kill Sergeant Jones, of Vinton. and
who was sentenced to five years impris-
onment in the penitentary, was taken to
Richmond yesterday by l.. Il. Haney, n
guard from the State prison. Meade was
in good spirits, seemingly of the opinion
that his escape from the gallows was
something 70 be thankful for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
APPOINTED AGENT.

funius =. F'shburne, cashier Df the
National Exchange Bank, has been APP
pointed local agent for the Cheque Bank
of London, England. This bank issues
checks. that are available in every country
in the world. The card of Cheque Bank
appears in to days Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
WANTED, BOARDERS.

Having decided TO reopen my house Mt
3G0 Salem avenue. l will do SO Septem-
Der l. Have made many improvements
and will have baths and electric lights
Board to suit the times. Table board
sig; one in room $1S; two in room 500.
Call or address,
August 81. MISS !. NJ. WOITZ.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

sOUR STOCK OF CAMERAS.
is complete, embracing the
Pocket Kodak Mt So, Bulls
Eye at IS, Bullet at $40, Premos
from IS to $40; also u full sup,
ply of glass plates, toning solu-
ton and trays. A book of in
structiOn comes with each
and we will explain fully how
res are taken and developed.
ROANOKE CYCLE CO.,
10S Salem avenue s. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
In ona Of Barnhart g. Steeie's
windows they have candles to
hIrh
POLICE COURT.

The proceedings of the police court yes
terday were unimportant and uninterest-
ing. There were few DRINKS, some cases
OF disorderly conduct, and several parties
were fined for allowing their horses to
run mt large. The fines imposed, how.
ever,were light and money receipts small.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Sandy P. Fiegat & Co., sue.
cessors to Pitman and Evans,
Fancy Groceries, Ii6 Salem
avenue w.
THE PLACE TO GO.

Don't fail to inspect our large and wei
selected stock of furniture, carpets, cur
tains, china and glassware before MAKING
your purchase. THE +. II. STEWART
FURNITURE co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
VINTON WATER COMPANY.

The Vinton- Roanoke Water Company
has been organized and applied for char
ter. The officers are VIM. p. De Saus-
sure, president; ~ Blair Antrim, secre
tary and treasurer; S. b. Mosby, gems raj
superintendent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

ON FRIDAY, August 81, at Sis D.
M, DR.. o. +. Flippo will deliver at the
First Baptist Church one of his newest
lectures. "The Best Men in Our Churches
are the Women" DIR. Flippo needs no
introduction to Roanoke audience
Come one and all. Admittance silver
Offering at the door y
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Mrs. S. S. Shafer, ut 1917 South Jeffer
son street, can accommodate two or thre
gentlemen with table board and rooms.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
FOR SALE PRIVATELY.

a frame residence of s rooms with
large basement, hot and coli water in
kitchen and bnth room. Terms to suit
purchaser. Apply at No. 5 Wells ave
nue. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
SMITHERS OUT OF DANGER.

James Srlithers, the man who was shot
by Ridgeway last week, is reported to be
improving rapidly and is now regarded
out danger.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
USE DUSENBERRY'S
CREOLEUM

To disinfect your home, to
rid your house of reaches,
to destroy insects on plants
and flowers. Non poisonous
and economical. Two sizes,
% and 90 cents, at Massie's
PharL acY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
MAY APPLE PILLS

Will cure headache, malaria and all dis
eases arising from disordered condition
of the liver. For sale by Sam Stone, the
Salem avenue druggist.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
SOME LOCAL NEWS
RAILROAD TICKETS

AT cut rates. Save money by seeing S.
B. Pace s, Co. Ticket Brokers. Members
A. Il. B. a., 10 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
CORRECT VIEW OF THE sITUA-

CORRECT VIEW. OF THE SITUA-
TON.
Judge James r. Claiborne, of the ST.
Louis court of criminal correction,
stopped in the city yesterday to visit his
brother, Judge Thomas b. Claiborne,
while en- route home from Franklin coun-
ty, where he had been to visit relatives.
Judge Claiborne has been judge of the ST.
Louis court for many years snd was 1T
one time q prominent Democratic candi.
date for the gubernatoral nomination in
Missouri. He is s.aunca advocate of
Democratic doctrines and is one of the
strongest advocates of the free coinage of
silver in Missouri He believes also in
Bryan and does not hesitate to declare
that the Nebraska statesman is the
ablest man in America and destined yet
to be President of the United States. He
says prosperity has stuck the Western
country in the rise OF wheat, but that no
intelligent Republican will give any
credit to Mckinley or his party for this
great change for the better in the United
States.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
FIRE ALARM LAST NIGHT.

The ceiling at G.. l.. Saul's store on
Jefferson street caught fire last night
about $3.50 o'clock from suspended
lamp, which fell to the floor and caused
the fire alarm to be sounded The flames
were, h ,wever, eXtinguished before any
damage of conseC uence was done.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
BIG RELEASE DEED.

The Lynchburg News, of August "a,
says; A deed of release has been filed in
the Office of the clerk of the corporation
court of this city for 81, 500,O 600 mortgage
on the Norfolk and Western railway, given
In 1851 for the benefit of the Fidelity Ins
surance and Trust Company, of Philadel-
pnia. rms deed, the News says, was re.
corded IN all the cities and counties
through which the Norfolk and Western
passed, and the release will have to be
recorded in the same places. The latter
has not yet reached Roanoke, however.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
TO EXCHANGE

A farm of 165 acres near Roanoke to
exchange for city property See ELLIS
BROS. 104 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

ACME CORN CURE 95 cents. Don't
hurt, cafe and elective, easy to apply.
Your money back If it fails. II. c.
Barnes "He puts up prescriptions" Sole
agent for CreoleLm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
\ NARROW ESCAPE.

The little 6-year-old daughter of Mil
died Wingfield, an engineer on the Nor
folk and Western railway, had narrow.
escape from death yesterday afternoon.
She was in buggy driven by colored
boy named William Lark, .and when at
the corner of Park street and Second ave.
nue. the hitching strap broke and the
horse becoming frightened started on q
mad career down Park street. He con-
tlnued his flight across Park street bridge
an" ran into the freight depot, where the
buggy was upset, throwing the occu-
pants out and smashing the vehicle,
which was new one. No one was in
Jured, strange 20 relate, not even the
horse. Many narrow escapes were made
by other vehicles on the street, but the
mad runaway seemed tc avoid everything
in his path. Miss Wingfield received sew
era' bruises, but otherwise was not in
jured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
WANTED TO BUY.

From one to five acres of land near the
city at country and not city prices. All
dress "P. J.,n care Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

VanI.ear Bros. sell Lowney's assorted
candies. It's fresh, it's delicious, it's fine.
60c pound.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
DEATH OF MIss.MATTIE sTARKEY

MISS Matte Starkey, daughter of Mr..
sud Mrs. T. NJ. Starkey, of near Cave
Spring, died at 1880 a. m. yesterday
after an illness of some weeks of
idiopathic tetanus, or lockjaw, brought
about: it is said, by bathing her
tor of j. and r i. Starkey, Of this city.
and was an nmiSSle and attractive young
lady with host of friends in this COM
munity, where the announcement of her
death was received with deep regret. The
funeral will take place this afternoon at
o'clock from the family residence to the
family 6urying ground and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. b. f. Ball. of Salem,
with the following gentlemen as pail
bearers: Dr. o. w. Woods, Vincent
Phelps, L. Blair, Jr., David Persinger,
l.. l.. Greenwood and John Crawford.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

MOCKING BIRDS FOR SALE.
Mr.. H. Urick, 1873 Fifth avenue II. e.
has young knocking birds for sale.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
THIS WEEK ONLY.

VanLear Bros. offer an opportunity to
anyone to have his or her eyes tested for
glasses free of charge
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

A DESIRABLE ROOM with toard ut
Mrs. j. L. Jones, 224 Church street. A
few more table boarders can be accommo.
dated
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Forty Mine
Cents

GETS THE CHOICE OF ANY
Z: !: !: ] ! !
STRAW HAT IN THE STORE.
IT'S CLEARING OUT TIME. SOME
$1.00, $3.50 AND $20O ONES IN
THE LOT TIE NEW DERBYs
AND ALPINES ARE BEGINNING
TO ARRIVE.
d. M. TAYLOR,
HALTER.
SUCCESSOR TO GILKEsoN & TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
HUYLEk'S BON BONS AND
MINED CHOCOLATES

in sealed boxes at factory prices.
Out of town orders receive
prompt attention. Massie's Phar
macy, Sole Agent for Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
. Lot 8.

In connection with table-lin-
en- WEI will Show you an AL
Linen Fringed Napkin. Is con
sidered cheap at SOC. Our
closing price only..39C per dOz
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

DO not fail to see our All
Linen Table Linen. You'll be
surprised at the low price.
Only......... ................. 25C
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
GNNNNNNNNANElNNNalANENGNNEA

That's the history of Clothing
AS necessary to know inferior Clothes
as the other kind Then you're sore to
pick the other kind | am furnishing
practical instructions on the subject of
Honest Clothes this week. Maybe Just
what you want is here, and chance to
get it, if you come early.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Have your rooms papered now. Max
your own selection. We DO just W hat W
advertise. Rooms 12y IL feet So. Fidellt
Wall Paper Co., No. +. Salem avenu,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Lot /.

A few more of those 25c
and 35c Shirt Waists. Must
close them out at. ..I5c
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Lot 5.

25 of those already hemmed
Counterpanes. They are cheap
at 75c. We only ask. SOC
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

METROPOLITAN, Harper's Monthly.
Peterson's Magazine and full line of
fashion books at Jacks News Depot,
1870 l-2 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

SUCCESSOR TO GILKEsoN & TAYLol
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Lot 6.

SO pair Lace Curtains at the
remarkable low price, includ-
ing pole and trimmings
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Lot g.

100 Fine Twilled Gloria I'm
brellas, natural sticks, steel
rods, paragon frames, sold
everywhere at S1.35, our clos
ing price. 81 90
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Lot I.

The balance Of our Summer
Organdies and Mulls that we
asked 10c, 12ac, and 15c, will
close them out at IA 3.lc
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-22
7ive furlongs, two-year-old fllies-

IIVe luII UuRS, IWO-year-OIu nIIIeS-
Marietta 10S (Com bs), to J. 1.............,.....1
Marzeila los (Foncon), TO o5....................s
Brishtie l0l DEAN 40 to o1....................&
Time, / :05. Miss Adele l01, May Newton l0l
Stree Lady lO1 and Bouquet los also ran. sra
vorite.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-22
NEW ARBITRATION TREATY,
Diplomatic Discussion Believed 10 Be The
ForeTunHer of a Remodeied and
6Hefer Agreement.

LONDON, ENG, July 2L-The corre-
spondent of the Associated Press learns
that while the statements in the English
press to the effect that Sir Julian Paunce-
fote brought from the United States a
draft of new arbitration treaty are un-
true. it is fact that Sir Julian discus sed
the question with Secretary Sherman, and
since his arrival here has discussed it
with Lord Salisbury.
There is the best reason for believing
that the matter will be reopened at Wash
ington in October, and hat short treaty
of less scope than the last will be arranged
for submission TO the respective Govern
ments.
1t is thought the matter would not have
been revived unless the feeling of leading
United States Senators bad been pre-
viously ascertained and Lord Salisbury
been assured that President Mckinley is
In favor of such an arrangement.
1t is now semi-otfieially reported that
an International conference will be held
at Washington early in October on the
basis OF John w. Fosters suggestion on
behalf OF the United States Government
that the experts representing Great Brit
ain and the United States should meet
and compare results OF their inyestiga-
tions with view to arriving to an agreed
state of facts.
Pending such an agreement there is no
question of extending the scope of the
conference to include revision of the
present regulations. The primary object
will be not legal, but scientific.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-22
ROCKY Road FOR P0WDERLY.
Labor Forces combme, and WIN Make q
Determined Fgkt Against rs
Coif mat on.

NEW YORK, N. Y, July 21.-A spe-
c1al to he Herald from Washington says
Terence V. Powderly will have a rocky
road 10 travel before he is confirmed by
the Senate as Com missioner General OF
Immigrat ton, to which office he was re-
Gently appointed by President Mckinley.
The knights of Labor and Fedora ton
of Labor have given notice that they
will file a protest against con frmation
and will do all IN their power TO defeat
him. Their objections TO Mr.. nowderl
are numerous and definite. 1t is charged
that he was never a Republican until he
went INTO the campaign last fall, but that
when he ran for Mayor of Scranton, Pa,
he was identified largely with the Demo-
Gratis.
1t is also charged that he was an ardent
advocate of the free coinage of silver as
long as he was identified with their or
ganizations, but became an apostate to
the silver cause last fall. HIS troubles
with the Knights OF Labor, which led to
his being expelled from the organization,
will also be presented.
Inquiry among Senators indicates If
Mr.. Powderly's nomination was to be
brought TO a vote he would be defeated
In Difference to the President, however, it
is expected that the question will not be
brought to vote at this session, but will
be held over until next Decent per- Some
of the Repu blicans believe Powderly's
confirm alton would cost the Republican
party 10 600 votes IN Ohio next fall. The
feeling of hostility grows largely from the
fact that while the laboring men were for
Bryan Mr.. Powderly went into the Repub-
lican service. receiving therefor, it is
charged, $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-22
TkUETS FROM EFGLiSHMEN.
SheFm0n's 5snBg Sea Note Fdcehousiy
Criticized BY Correspondents of
4 London PuDsc

LONDON, ENG, July 21.-The Morning
Post continues to keep its columns open
for correspondence on the subject of the
alleged desire Of Americans to provoke a
quarrel with England.
One correspondent says to-day: "Much
continues to be said and written about the
friendliness of the best Americans but
be they few or be they many, we only
seem to hear of the few whose high hest in
terests and aims are to secure matrimonial
alliances with the English arlstocracy be-
cause it is the finest in the world. Why,
in times like these, are the representa-
tives of the Knickerbockers in New York,
the Cavaliers in Virginia and the Purl-
tans IN New England dumb?"
Another correspondent thinks it is high
time Lord Salisbury's reply to Secretary
Sherman was published and says: at is
devoutlv to be hoped that negotiations
will not be resumed until the Paris award
has been paid" And concluoes: THE
country is momentazily expecting the
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-22
TRAGEDY AT AUBURN.
Because She Was ScoIded BY Her En-.
pIoysfs Pretty Dtmeshc Ends
Her LIfe

AUBURN, CAL. July 21.-The body OF
Amy Cooley was found this morning in
the American River, few miles from
Auburn. The girl was a domestic en-
ploved at the farmhouse of Robert Hec-
tor. She mysteriously disappeared in the
middle of tine night on Friday last, leav-
ing all her effects behind. and evidently
clothed in nothing but her night-clothes
and shoes. A fire was found in the kitchen
stove and there was evidence that her let
ters and correspondence had been de-
stroyed.
The mystery was cleared away to- day
By the finding OF the body by a miner
named Schu.er and the incidental holding
Of Coroner's inquest.
note written by the young lady was
introduced, stating in substance that
she was sorry she had done wrong and she
had nothing much to live for, anyway,
and to tell her mother that she fell int
the river and was drowned.
1t seems that she and two of the Hector
children and another young man had
been out horseback riding, and not COM
ing home until late they were scolded by
Mr.. and Mrs. Hector for their indiscre-
ton. This is the wrong referred to in the
note.
Miss Cooley was beautiful bonue.
Her home was in Woodburn, o., where
her parents reside. She was mem ber of
the Rebeka Lode in the Oregon town.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-22
THE MSURREcTI0N nv INDIA.
Mo Hch OF PowiRdab Collects an Army OF
SIX thousand TrI6ssmen 10 Fight
the British

LONDON, ENG, July 21-A dispatch
from Simla says telegram has been re-
ceived there from Sheranni, in the Loeb
Valley, reporting that the punitive expedi-
tion sent out to punish the Waziris Tor
their treacherous attack upon the British
officers who went to Sheranni last month
TO fix the site of new outpost and 10 re-
cover a fine imposed on local tribssmen
for misconduct, has occupied Sheranni
and Maizar without opposition. Both
towns had been abandoned by the WaZris.
The telegram also says that the entire
garrison at Dattakhel turned out at 80
A. NJ. yesterday, expecting an attack by
The notorious Mollah OF Powindah. who is
at the bottom of the trouble. the British
scouts reported that he had collected 5000
trIbesmen about twelve miles away and
was pre- pairing to attack the British gar
rison.
The attack was not made. but the atti-
tude of the Mollah shows that he in
tended to fight.