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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
FOR DHUMMERS OUT OF CASH
The Hotel Keepers Protective Asso-
ciation's Letter of Credit Scheme.

| ciatfOn's LetteF Oh Creuit Scuemc.
| The National Hotel-keepers' Protective
association will put into operation in a
few days a scheme for the protection OF
| its members and the accommodation OF
they call "travelers' letters of credit. I"
| 1t is not an unusual thing for a drummer
| to run out OF funds at places where he Is
unknown, and In such cases he Is put
to much expense telegraphing to his house
and awaiting reply, and. unless he has
made favorable impression on his GUS
toners or the proprietor of the hotel. he
is turned down" when he asks to have
a draft cashed. The check OF his house.
made payable to his order will often be
refused unless he can oring responsible
person TO vouoh for him and in many
hotels the fundless drummer would not
have the courage to ask for an accommo-
dation in that direction because OF the
sign, "No checks casbed here" which
decorates the clerks desk.
Now, the Hotel keepers Protective as
ISOLATION proposes TO make IL easy for
worthy men to have chec ks cashed. The
letter which they will issue for 81 will
give the drummer's description. sigma
ture and name and address of the house
for which he travels" In its prospectus
the,association says:
1.-THE mans standing and that OF his
house will be investigated and, If found
satisfactory, we will issue TO him letter
containing his signature, description and
name and address of this house. Tue let
ter will also state the amount Of paper he
can have cashed within a given time.
Should any paper he has had cashed be
returned to member unpaid we would
be Informed by wire, and we would in
sruct our mem bers in that district by
wire, aud all others by mail, to take up
the letter ii presented AS soon as men,
bers receive. such notice our liability. from
that letter would cease. A member in
cashing paper for holder of one of our
letters would be careful to note that the
signature on the check and the descrip-
tion of the traveller correspond with that
given in our letter. Members would then
see how much paper the traveller is en-
titled to have cashed within given
time, and then refer to the reverse side Of
| the letter to see II he is entitled to further
credit; If so, he would cash the paper,
and enter the amount, dato and name OF
| his hotel on the reverse side OF the letter,
for the guidance of the next hotel appli-
can't to cash paper. The reverse size of
each letter will be spaced for about thirty
| entries of checks having been cashed.
When these spaces are filled the letter
will be returned to u.s. and q new one is.
sued. Contracts will be made with men,
hers. insuring them against loss incur.
red by cashine paper for any one holding
our letters of credit THE Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

The special commissioners appointed to
take up ths reciprocity features Of the
new tariff law is making splendid prog
ress. A dozen or moro countries have
indicated desire to enter into reciprocal
relations with the United States and
there Is every reason to believe that this
feature Of the new law will prove even
more satisfactory than the reciprocity
features of the Mckinley law, which
were OF themselves such popular feature
OF that popular measure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

In the American revolution the British
armies held New York, Philadelphia and
others Of the chief cities of the colonies.
But the American nation was in the sad :
die and in the end it got back the cities
and was dc jure as we'll os de fscto free
republic. Much the same situation seems
70 exist in Cuba where the insurgent
bands roam at will and where many of
the minor towns fly the flag OF single
star, though. strongly intrenched, the
spaniard holds Havana and the Spanish
gunboats keep the free Cuban from ven.
turing too near the coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
FRIGHTENED AWAY.


Tho First Man He Met In the Alaska
Gold Fields Scared Him ON.
"No," said Q man who was sitting on
box in front Of q srocery store, "can Z
say as know very much about Alaska. -
His companions LOOKED at him In aston
ishment. 1t was the flrsc time he had
ever admitted not knowing much about
anything.
81 reckon, then. that you're not think
ing about going to dig for gold" said
one bystander.
"No"
"Mebba though, as the stories Of sud
den wealth keep pouring In, you'll change
you miIfd," said another.
sit won't be possible. I've been
there"
"And came back without getting
ricbs"
"Yes. didn't much more than cross
the boundary line before turned around
and struck for home"
"Scared?''
"That's the answer"
"What Off Polar bearsi'
"No."
"Supplies gave out?"
"No. I had plenty OF food. What
changed my plan was seeing man dig
ging hole. / had these ideas about gold
being found any and everywhere, and 1
went up thinking to get some points
about mining. asked him, In an Off
hand way, whether he had struck any
pay dirt yet. and he turned around and
glsred at me and said, 'Young feller,
what do you think I am digging this
for?' told him thou ght he was dig
ging for gold. He glared at me again,
and said: Gold nothing! I'm doing
this for fun. I've been living here for
four years, and there's one thing that my
curiosity mas never been satisfied about
I'm going to dig this hole good and deep
so as to allow plenty of room, and then
find out just Low far down this climate
will make the mercury 60. Washing
ton Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
ARBITRATION.

Arbitration talk is again heard, from
the direction of Washington.
1t means, only and Immediately, a
treaty Of arbitration with our British
cousins
If such proposition looks for courte-
Gus hearing from the American people IL
will have TO be a very different article
from the Olney- Pauncefote draft.
And why do the promoters of such Fan
arrangement confne themselves to Great
Britain rs the sole party thereto?
Is the brotherhood OF man limited TO
the Anglo -Saxonf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

1t is little curious that those who
protested most loudly against the Dingley
protective tariff should be the first to
send commission to Washington to plead
for reciprocity and general understand
ing ~ which trade relations under the
new law should be made as compared
with those under the old law. The Cana
dian government in sending it's chief
official to Washington to open the way
for negotiations in this line, showed that
oil Of Its complaints about our tariff and
'ts proposed retaliation were chiefly for
effsot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

No Rhode Islander wants the consul
ship now held by James Charles Monag-
hnn. 1t is safe to say, Mr.. President. He
evidently serves his country well ana,
regardless of party. Rhode Islanders will
be glad TO see him stay at Chemnitz.
Especially do bis cid newspaper friends
hold him in esteem without envy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

We say 1t with regret but the sad. fact
remains, that a good many Vermont
turkeys were accorded undue credit at
the feist because theyhud sunk their.origin
in the market places and borrowed the
livery of Block Island and Westerly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

President McKinley's attitude on the
Hawaiian question is meeting with gen.
sral approval the country over and there
Is every reason ID believe that Congress
will promptly ratify the annexation
Hawaiian Congress-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

Reports from China continue to indi-
cate growing disposition among the
statesmen OF that country TO adopt the
gold standard ana there is reason to be-
liese that that government will shortly
follow In the steps of Japan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

BY the way what has become of that
self lf-appointed commission OF silver
men who went to Japan liz August to
find out the real cause of the adoption of
the gold standard by that country? Can
1t be possible that the Japanese gold
standard statesmen have converted them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
MARRIED.

HILL-COLUMBUS-In North Providence.
goth INST. by Rev. A. {: Hussey. Charles
Edwin Hill, NJ. D.. land Miss Grace Evely n
Columbus, both Of East Killingly Conr.
PERKINS-HART-In this city, 2ith inst
b. Rev. A. &. Hussey, Mr.. stephen PEI .
kins, Jr., and Miss Dorcas Hart, both Lf
this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
ought to be duly grateful that they are
wicked for their ordinary fellow citizens
to gaze upon-in their opinion, that is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

'Is II true that Rakeup has been in search
% buried treasurer"
. Il guess 10 is. He gsaid something 10 me
about diving into his wife's pocket for cash. -
-Philsdel phia North American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

New York's Democracy, local and state.
must be feeling very well indeed to be
strong enough to indulge in an open
party row.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
A LITTLE HUMOR,

why is it that the man with the squeaSy
shoes always comes in late 2"
II don't know. Why is IL that the man
who comes in late always wears squeaky
shoes ?"-Puok.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

Did you fare we'll! And did some
body else who, but for your interest,
would not have Jared we'll. fare we'll
tool
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

Carlisle says, Go deep enough and you'll
find music everywhere
II guess he never delvcd into n piano pu.
pills exercise book. "-Cleveland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

II you failed TO register before Thanks.
giving day, register now. There is no
time like the present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
Storey Ladies' Tailor College.

Thoroueh course given in scientific dres'mak-
ing We cut Ibe l. UM BUST FRENCH FRONT.
Reproductions OF designs from fas hlon plates a
sueciatv. Westminster street, Conrad
Building, Room II. o.6-t.th som
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

And you are not hurt bit, Georgef" said
the fond mamma TO the left half back.
Not bit, mother, cried the young hope.
full. THE game broke up in n free fight. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

While II is against my principles 10 fight. Z"
said the moralist, II will always fight for my
principles. "-Rtchmond Dispatch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

Young Mr.. Fitts-The idea OF establishing
a Chinese chair at Cambridge!
Mrs. FItts-Well, why notf Some of those
bamboo chairs are just lovely indianapolis
Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

He-Do you think kissing is wrong?
she-Not If one is kissed right Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising OF the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES. OF the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Of
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
several TOWNS,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26
It's the lean turkey that gobbles to-
day.

No "share" games at the teachers fair
That seems hardly fair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

He-Well how can you oxrect tiroproof
fat 10 be warm New York Truth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

"Mistuh PinlSley," said the old colored
man, might l make so free as 10 AK you
what you wah about when saw yer las
evening"
"Why-er-uh, wah gittin' ready ter feed
some er 'Squiah Williams chickens"
Dat reply is good as fur as 1t goes. But
woulo II strike you as superfiukeness on my
paht ef wus ter Ak yer who you wus count.
in on feedin' 'em to Washington Star.
she-Men arc fonder Of kissing than women.
He-Naturally. See the difference in the
object TO be kissed.-New York Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-26

Subscription rates Daily news by nail or carrier,
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
a GREAT SHOW.

'1492" the musical burlesque which is
to be presented Mt the Academy Thurs
day, the 10th, is IT famous scenic operate
extravaganza which has the proud record
of Il two years run in New York. II is Il
clean ana entertaining combination of
music, mirth, burlesque and vaudeville
and there are no dull moments from start
To finish. This season Stuart the "male
Patti" who is said to have Il remarkable
voice, is the Queen Isabella and Zelma
Raw ston, handsome actress ant vocal.
list, is the Infanta. The company of.sixty
or seventy people also includes Master
Thomas Meade, phenomenal boy tenor,
the Herald Square Quartette, John H.
w. Byrne, Frank Gardiner, Marie Go.
doy, Connie Thompson, Arthur r. Sea-
ton, Sara Maclaren, Thomas II. Ince,
George d. Cunningham, II. j. Turner,
Jay n. Binkly and George Voey. There
is n large and well drilled chorus of
yonng and pretty omen. and an excel
lent orchestra under the direction of
Prof. Milton G Smith. 1t takes two or
three special cars to carry the elaborate
scenery and accessories used in this pro.
duction.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
MORE PROSPERITY.
Other Roanoke Business Men TAX No
Houses for Rent.

iluuSeS LOT ienC.
Regarding the matter of a general re-
v.val In business in Roanoke this fall
The Times has made it point to publish
the Opinions of manJ of the leading bust
ness firms for several days past. This
was kept up yesterday by orr reporter
and everybody seems confident that the
general Improvement will be felt more
than ever this fall. Among those seen
yesterday are the following:
Ike Bachi ach, the shoe man: Chimes
are no doubt improving. We expect
better trade this fall than usual. The
prospects are good for fine trade.
Roanoke Shoe Company "Our trade is
gradually improving end we are making
nrcparations and stocking up for big
trade this fall. Business IS improving all
along the line"
National Exchange Bank, J. b. Fish
burne cashier: "Our business has increas-
ell in the past year more than that of any
bank IN the State. In fact our business
has doubled in year. This is of course
due largely to the failure of other banks,
but there is general improvement in
business. The outlook is good and Roa-.
noke will again rise from tho lethargy
which has marked Its progress fer sew
eral years past. Our business IS much
better and we have no reason to com
plain"
Ellis Bros Real Estate: "Our business
is improving and sales are better than
for some time past. There are no HOUSES
for rent aud we coulr' rent at least
twenty five to-day at prices ranging from
$40 to $25."
Pedigo Beller Real Estate Company:
Good property is now selling Mt stiff
prices and it is impossible to supply the
demands for rent. We have no desirable
houses and few that are vacant are away
on the outskirts of the city. We look for
II general improvement this fall
Virginia Brewing Co.: "Our sales are
holding up well and our shipping trade is
greatly improved over last year. OF
course our business will be the last to re.
ceive any special benefits from the recent
increase i'll prices of farm products, espe-
cially wheat. We are satisfied, however,
that there Will be II general revival of
business, as no conditions can forever
hold down the enterprise of the Ameri
can people,
Overstreet 81 Thurman, furniture deal
ers: I'VE have never seen prospects
brighter than they are. Our trade is
greatly increased and we expect much
more trade this fall than ever before. TO
show that We realize what we are talking
about we have two extra teams and two
extra men mt work and yet it is almost
impossible to meet our orders IN antic-
ipation of an increased trade we have
doubled our store room, beside having
large ware rooms on the second floor.''
Evans Butt & Price, hardware Dealers:
1.-The business outlook is much better and
there is no doubt but that the financial
condition of Roanoke will show steady
improvement from this time on.'
Central Manufacturing Company: "Our
business shows u great improvement over
last year The local trade is much bet
ter and our out of town trade shows n re.
markable increase. There is scarcely
doubt but that business is improving
along all lines.'
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
ELIGIBLES TO GET PLACES.
Col Brady Will Fill Places From List
Furnished

Furnished.
Richmond, Sept. S.-Coionel Brady,
collector of internal revenue, to day made
the following statement:
"In view of Tie fact that Congressman
Lamb has spoken on the question rs he
has, and in view of the fact that have
been served with notices by those depu-
ties who have been displaced, in which
they state that they will appeal from my
action, and in view still further of the
fact that the newspapers have said have
violated the civil service laws, l have de-
cded to give those concerned reasona-
BILE time in which to make good their
charges and claims. When that time has
elapsed, | will proceed to use the eligible
list rs the law directs, but in the mean.
time, in order not to complicate matters,
should Il court case he the result | will
hold the names which it contains in re.
serve. However," continued the colonel
zone thing can state positively, ami
that is that | have been officially notified
by my department that my action has
been sustained
When the record of Samuel B. Clark
son, the colored man who was one of Col
onel Brady's appointaes, became known
to that official he at once called for Clark
sons resignation, which was handed in
on Saturday evening. Col. Brady then
reappointed A. G. peay, who was tobacco
inspector under Mr.. Ryan's ndministra
ton, and that gentleman was duly sworn
in as Clarkson's successor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
ROANOKE HORSES WON.
Large Attendances and the Finishes Very
Exciting Mt Wythevile.

Wytheville, Va, Sept. s. The expectn.
ton of the Race and Amusement Associ-
alton was more than fulfilled yesterday
by the attendance. In the Introductory
scramble one.half mile dash, Miss Nor.
dred, owned by James Reedy, eli Roam
oke, won Nlon'yke, owned by w. w.
Byars, second. In the second race, mile
heats, hest. two in three, pace oil trot,
Mary D., owned by ]. + Pearson, of
Roanoke. won; Ventura, owned by II. n.
Camp, of Knoxville. second Third race,
half mile dash for three year olds. Mas
cote, owned by w p. Hull. of Tazewel,
won; RraNton, owned by ". w. ByaIs,
WY theville, VA, second. All the races
were close AMI exciting. The meet con-
tinues for three days.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
nusTlNGs codRT.
The Trust Company Cases--w. a. Noble
Indicted for Forgery.


Tie entire day in the hustings court
was taken up yesterday in arguing II de-
murrer to the indietment of S. w. Jami-
son. The defendant was represented by
Scott o. Staples and Col j. Hampton
Hoge and the commonwealth by Edward
Lyle. The argument was very exhaustive
and perhaps more law books were used
than In any former case ever argued in
this city, about Forty volumes icing
brought into the case. Judge Woods took
the matter under advisenemt and will
render his decision soon.
The grand jury, with A. 6. Chewing
as foreman, returned the following In.
dictments:
w. A. Noble, eX,city auditor, felony;
forging city warrant for $40.
John Wesley Preston, felony: malicious
assault with intent to Kill Thomas Gum.
j. II. Williams, grand larceny.
Henry Hurt, felony; horse stealing.
Conrad Geison, seduction.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
a CARD TELEPHONE.

To the subscribers of the Inter State
Telephone Company:
We desire to apologize for the very bad
service that we have been giving for the
last few days, and to say by explana-
ton. that it is caused by the changing
from the first switchboard we had, which
was not satisfactory. to new and inn
proved seri-automntic board which we
are now putting in place, and which we
ho:e to have N perfect working oder in
the next twenty-four hours. We can
safely say that you will he repaid for the
Inconvenience TINT YOU have experienced
in the last few dnys Ivy the elegant SER
vice which we will he able to give you.
We wish to call Your attention to the
TACT that we have not nor will we charge
for our phones until we have perfected
our system. Asking YOU to he lenient
with MS. and thanking you for Your kind
ness and consideration to date. we are,
Hours truly, III. T.. w STORM.
superintendent
Approved: Edgar j.. Miller, General
Manager.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
"THE NANCY HANKS.n

A clever comedy, we'll acted, "The
Nancy Hanks" was presented last, mi ht ut
the Academy of Music. The performa nee
was strictly up-to date and consisted of
three acts abouuding IL amusing scenes,
funny situations aud happy hits. I'm
pecunious inability to pay board 20 an
irascibie landlady, lost orphan infant
with The 'eyes of my Henrietta and the
lungs of II lion, man in woman's attire,
with hair like sun burnt corn tassel
and voice like factory whistle, mis-
taken Identities galore, and mixtures like
bottles of chow-chow all did yeoman's
service in the production, anu nj times
caused screams of merriment. The king of
the fun.makers was Harry Beresford,
whose facial expression was irresistiDly
funny and whose "infcrnal' inspira
tons caused SO many muddles. Marie
Jansen, IL handsome woman with rich
masses of dark brown hair and eyes that
expressed sympathy. pathos, merriment.
sorrow and saucy kies-ne.if-you-dare-
ativeness in rapid succession, WIS fasci
mating, hail. fellow well met and fin de
steele. She well deserves her reputation
rs II clever actress. Frank Tannehll, the
author of the play. MS Richard Chandos,
was all that could be desired, seeming to
lave selected II pare specially adapted to
him. Mrs. Tannehill contributed no lit
tie to the humor OF the piece as Aunt
Kitty Green and Miss Pauline Gletcher,
n blonde, made a good foil to Miss Jan
sen. Clayton White as IL nonchalant old
masher of the world, was ideal and did
splendid acting. The songs and costumes
of Miss Jansen were also worthy features
of the performance. 1t is n great pity
that more Roanoke people din not pat :
ron'ze the play, which was undoubtedly
city.
The next attraction will be "1492, "
Thursday, September 16
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
THE PLANS APPROVED.

The joint committee of Roanoke county
and Roanoke city met yesterday ut the
office of the clerk of council and approved
the plans submitted by City Engineer
Wingate for n highway bridge to he con-
structed of steel superstructure and ma
sonry abutmenfs over Tinker creek at
Richmond Ford. MI Wingate was APP
pointed engineer in charge of the work.
Plans and specifications can be seen at
the city engineers Office and bids for the
work will be received until noon of Sep
tembel 81.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
GRAND EXCURSION.

To Richmond and Norfolk, on Thursday
morning, September 8. Round trip to
Richmond, 1925; round trip to Norfolk
S3. Two days and two nights in either
Richmond or Norfolk. The train leaves
Roanoke at II II. M, arriving at Rich
mond. Thursday ar p m. Arriving ct
Norfolk. Thursday at 1910 p. m. Re.
turning, the train will leave Richmond
oil Saturday night at 10 O'clock. Leave
Norfolk on Saturday night at 10 o'clock.
Tickets on sale at Union depot.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-09
LOST BICYCLE.-S1O REWARD.

Taken from the Norfolk and Western
Offices between 3 and $3.50 p. IN. on Mon
day, September 6. "Twentleth Cen
tury" Bicycle Triumph" saddle, down
curve handle-b bar; the two pedals do not
match. The above reward will he paid
for such information as shall lead to the
recovery OF bicycle and conviction of the
offender. Apply to the ianitor, n. " w.
building.