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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
SUES WILLARD FOR .$541 900.
Williann Fl. Osterhout Proceeds Against
the New York Broker.

Chicago, Sept. 23.-An attachment suit
for SOL 900 was begun in the superior
court to-day against Elmer and Jay
Dwiggings and James 4. Willard & Co
The defendants are the New York stock
brokers who failed about week ago.
The plaintiff, William II. Osterhout, ia
also New Yorker, who had an account
with the defendants, and when they
failed had a clam against them for the
amount for which he sues. He claims
that the brokers owed him large
amount on transactions in the st ock mar
ket and also held thousands of dollars
worth OF stock and bonds of his as collat-
eral
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
Tip-Top.
THEY SAVE so PER CENT

1t was learned yesterdu, that the Nor
folk and Western Railway Company,
which has recently contracted with the
Ninton Water Company to furnish them
water. has been paying the Roanoke Gas
and Water Company at the rate of 25
cents per thousand gallons and that the
new concern has agreed to furnish them
water for just 20 per cent. of this
amount. or five cents per thousand gal
Ions. 1t is understood that the present
contract of the railroad company with
the Gas and Water Company will expire
on the first OF February and that the new
company will be in operation by that
time
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
DOMEs1ICs.

Best A Unbleached Sea Island Cot
ton, DC.
Extra Heavy Round Thread I'm
bleached Cotton ut &c.
Apron Ginghams, in blue, brown and
green checks. ut DC.
Best quality soft finished Ginghams,
at Sc.
Best grade Unbleached Sheeting, at
10 l.2c; &c and 20c.
Good Soft Finished "A Bleached Cot
ton, Mt &c.
Heavy Blue Denims for Overhauls, Mt
10c.
Old Hickory Shifting, nothing better
for Shirts, Mt 10c.
Good quality Outing Flannel, ut &c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
sPAIA'S FRANTIC APPEAL.
Her Representative at London Bids
For an English Alliance.

London, Sept. 23.-Cnunt Casa Va'en-
cha, the Spanish ambassador to Eng
land, to-day called at the foreign Office
and was closeted for over an hour with
Sir Thomas Sanderson, permanent under
secretary of foreign affairs. regarded as
the man Knowing most about the foreign
relations of England. and having great
influence in formulating Britain's for
eign policy.
ported to have been n proposed alliance
between England and Spain in defence of
their American colonies, to curb Amer
lean aggressions and arrest The extension
of the Monroe doctrine
The belief exists in diplomatic circles
here that Spain desires and is endeavoring
to enlist the sympathies of England
This, +" said member of the diplo-
matte corps, who declined to permit the
use OF his name, ..''means that Spain is
trying to borrow the British navy with
which to hold Cuba, making representa-.
tons that the seizure OF Cuba by Amer.
ica, as she expresses it, is the first step
toward the seizure of Canada.
'Sbe hopes to get up Al alliance of all
powers having Amer lean colonies to re-
sist encroachments by the United States,
saying that the time has now arrived to
crush the Monroe doctrine aud to put an
end TO the gigantic extensions America
is making.
"There is no chance, however, of these
overtures succeeding. They have not got
beyond tie most desultory talk The
Spanish ambassador does not see Lord
Salisbury; he meets only the under secre-
tary. Lord Salisbury does not take the
trouble to come TO London to discuss the
matter.
cit is merely continuation of the
effort Spain made about year ago to get
up just such sort of alliance. AT present
the British foreign policy is purely neg
alive, and both weak and vacillating
The last thing on earth Lord Salisbury
would do would be to encourage trouble
with America.
even the attempt Spain has made to
negotiate loan in England has faile l.
They have received the cold shoulder all
around. England has every thing to lose
and nothing to gain by such alliance, hay
ing Canada ut stake
without England's help, Cuba is lost
to Spain. England will never help while
Lord Salisbury is in power"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
SOME LOCAL NEWS

THE ROANOKE CITY MANTLE
WORKS make speciality Mt this season
of the year of repairing old CRATES, or
building new ones. They have expert
enced men who thoroughly understand
that class of work. Call and see them.
j. II. MARSTELLER,
Proprietor, No. 81 f. Campbell avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
NEEDS FILLING UP.

There is n hole In the pavement ON Sa-
lem avenue short distance cast of Henry
street that needs to be filled up. People
who drive buRSies along this thorough
fare are greatly annoyed by this little
break, which, if allowed to remain, will
continue to grow larger.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
LEARNING TO GAMBLE.

A number Of bad boys on moonlight
nights 20 on Belmont hill and aiono the
Roanoke ana Southern railroad and play
cards. These same young men are in the
habit of going over IN the vicinity of the
river on Sundays and pitch the paste
boards. Parents who do not know where
their boys go at night and Sundays would
not go amiss if they should go to the
trou lie to ascertain # they are learning to
eabmle
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
A RUNAWAY.

Yesterday morning horse attached to
the delivery wagon of Abraham George,
Syrian grocer, became frightened in the
vicinity of the Stone Printing Company
and came tearing down Jefferson street
at terrific rate. Upon reaching the cor
ner of Jefferson street and Salem avenue
the horse fell down, and the wagon
was overturned
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE,

At Cleveand-Cleveland, s runs, Is
hits, 3 errors. Chicago, runs, 10 hits,
l error. Batteries: Powell and Creieer:
Griffith and Donohue
The games between Washington and
New York, ana Cincinnati and Pitts
burg were postponed on account of rain.
Ihere were no other games scheduled
for yesterday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
NOTICE TO BORROWERS.

All borrowers from Building and oan
Associations who are interested in the
movement to secure relief of the usurious
methods imposed by these associations
are requested to meet In tine Office of
Oakley e. Woolwipe at O'Clock to night.
G. w. G. WOOLWINE, President.
&. A. TE URMAN, Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
T GREAT RATIFICATION.

Richmond. Sept % Special Che
Democrats of this city held n tremendous
ratification meeting in the Auditorium
building Mt the Exposition grounds to
night Major Tyler, Mr.. Echols and Mr..
Montague, the three candidates on the
state ticket, addressed the large audi.
ence on the issues OF the hour All the
candidates were entertained at dinner
this evening by State Chairman Ely
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
SILKS

There's nothing dressier or more de-
sirable than II good Silk Dress, and we
are confident that we can supply you in
that line.
The $l.25 Peau de Sol, at Csc.
The 81 French Faille, at 7ir.
The Sl25 French Faille AT 81.
The $3.50 Extra Heavy Satin, at 81.
900 different styles of Silks for
Waists-plaids, Roman stripes and
figured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
FELL FROM A CAR.

On Wednesday night, n. Houchin. in
stepping rom street car i'm motion
in front of the Ponce de Leon Hotel, vas
thrown violently to the ground, his bead
striking the pavement, knocking him
senseless for short while. He was af-
tel wards able to walk to his home on
Luck avenue s. w. and on yesterday was
reported as improving,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
BARGAIN IN a RESIDENCE

y good Groom dwelling, with bath,
cellar and stable, in most desirable loca-
ton for business man. on electric car
line. Recently sold for $4,000 Price
now for quick sale, only 81, zoo; 800 cash,
balance $40 per month, with interest.
Title perfect. See ut once, OSWALD S.
HAWKINS, Real Estate Agent, 4l6
Terry Building, fourth floor. Phone 1865.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

HE WAS FROM TEXAS on a visit TO
Roanoke. The pipe display in Barnes
window caught his eye. The prices pleased
HIM, so he took one home
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
MAY APPLE PILLS

Will cure headache malaria and all dis
eases arising from dsordered condition
of the liver. For sale by Sam Stone, the
Salem avenue druggist.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
FREE FAIRY TALEs

send yonr name and address to the n.
X. Fairbank Company, Chicago. St.
Louis. New York, Boston, Philadelphia
or Pittsbuie, and you will receive by re-
turn mail, free of charge, beautiful
booklet, entitled Fairy Tales," hand.
somely illustrated in colors
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
GOLD INTERPRETATIONS

New York, Sept 23.-The sum C. ST.
coo, 600 was shipped to the National City
Bank yesterday from London and $500.
600 from Berlin. This is the first ship
ment OF gold to he imported this fall.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
MIR. CARSONlS GAIL mo- MORN.

MIR. CARSON'S CALL TO WORK.
The two hundred men, members of
Greene Memorial III. f. Church, South,
who are not at this time holding any spe-
cial Office in the church, arc urged to at
tend another mass meeting in their
church basement tonight, Friday, at 8
o'clock. Come, let us fin1 something to
do fer God and humanity
TIE. CARSON.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
CORPSE" WANTED. TO FIGHT
Revived at Undertaker's Before Bein.
Cut Up and Embalmed.

Cut Up ana EmDalmed.
Boston, Mass, Sept. 23.-While at
work this noon upon the Fl od Rubber
Company's building, in East WATERFOWL,
Joseph Norris of Boston, fell from n
staging and was seriously injured He
was picked up apparently dead and taken
to an undertaker's room to be prepared
for burial
just as the undertake1s were about to
plunge the knife into the body to EN-
balm 1t. Morris suddenly recovered con-
seriousness, and was Fighting mad con-
corning his close call. He was taken to
the Cambridge Hospital. where it was
discovered that he was not much hurt
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
AN OFFICIAL VISIT

w J. Hubbard, D. D. G. l.. of the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter a. +. and a.
NJ, of Virginia. is in the city and on last
night paid an official visit 20 Murray
Royal Arch Chapter. There was a. large
attendance and in the eXemplilication of
the work the visitor was thoroughly SAT
isted that the Masonic order in Roanoke
is composed of bright, intelligent men.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
GETTING COLD!

Yes, it is, and, blythe way. you will
soon need heating stove. We have re.
Gently received Il carload of them. Drop
in and let us show them to you. Agents
for the celebrated "Wonder"
ONERSI RECT & THURMAN.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
TO CATCH KLONDlKE GOLD.

1t is understood that r. p. Parker, of
the auditors Office of the Norfolk and
Western railway, is arranging for trip
to the klondike in the. spring. s. l.
Spiggle, formerly of the E. II. Stewart
Furniture Company, will leave ..soo., for
Seattle, Washington, there he can get
some of the gold when it reaches the
United States. w. p. Gilkeson will also
locate in Washington. 1t is understood
thai several other Roanokers will leave
fer the land of gold in the spring.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
R0s[NBAUM BROS
The Popular
Shopping Place
Of The City.

We have moved into our new
addition extending back to
Campbell avenue, thereby
covering more space than any
other storeroom in the city, and
we cordially invite the public
to inspect the improvement;
also our large stock Of Dress
Goods, Notions and Millinery,
and gather up some of our big
bargains that we are offering.
The most gratifying informa
ton we can give to the ladies
is that we are going to offer
some special bargains on MON
DAY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
THE STEAMER SAVED.

New York. Sept 90. The CLYDE Line
steamer Oneida. which sank in her slip
Tuesday, was raised yesterday The
greater portion C: her cargo has been re
moved
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

Save the wrappers of "Fad' Pepsi
Gum. Two large packs for; 5 cents. Sc
our window Nlasse's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
NOW on EXHIBITION.

Fosters Slack Burner, the great fuel
saver Our "rrilby" is the best wool
alright stove made.
SHEPHERD & ELLER, Agents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
FOR TEN DAYS

We are Offering special rates on rail
road tickets to all principal points. S. Is.
PACE IL CO., Ticket Brokers, 10 Jeffer-
son street
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

FOR NORTHERN MARKETS.
A freight train loaded with tine cattle
from Southwest Virginia passed through
yesterday Ell route to the Northern mar
kets. There were also two double deck
cars of fine sheep.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

THAT'S WHAT OUR HATS ARE.
IN STYLE, ELEGANCE AND
PLACE YOU'LL ALWAYS FIND
OUR HATS AT TIE HEAD OF THE
CLASS.
DERBIES AND ALPINES FOR
FALL. ALL STYLES AND COL
oRs, WITH DUNLAP At THE
TOP. PRICE 81 TO 50.
ID. M.TAYLOR,
HALTER AND FURNISHER,
1l2 JEFFERSON STREET.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

FOR SALE.-At special bargain, an
excellent upright piano. Terms easy
Address, "PTANO," care Times
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

Save the wrappers of cad" Pepsir
Gum. Two large packs for j cents. See
our window. Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
NORFOLK SWEET POTATOES.

The Palace Market has received n large
consignment of the tovthsome Norfolk
sweet potatoes, than which no finer grow
anyw here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
MILLINERY.

just received, 25 dozen Ladies' and
Children's Trimmed Hats. consisting Of
the newest fails in Walking Hats. Short
Back Sailors with plaid bands, Trimmed
Tam O'Shanters for Children in Cloth
and Leather
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

bonner's restauran. is growing in rop-
ularlty, as evidenced by the large number
he feeds every day. Nice flesh oysters
can be mad, rs we'll rs everything that 10
good to eat
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
DEATH OF MISS MAMIE HALL

w
Miss Mamie Hall, a sister of Mrs Col
j. Fl. Dunstan, died yesterday morning
at 4:30 o'clock after lingering illness of
consumption. She was horn in Freder-
icksburg, Va, and was 81 years old She
was telegraph operator by profession
and worked for the Western Union for
snme years until the failure of her health
about twelve mouths ago. She was also
a sister of Miss Lille Hall. at whose res
idence, No. $40, South Jefferson street,
she breathed her last She was mem
Der of Cavalry Baptist Church and was
loved and respected by All who knew her.
The fuperal will take place from the Iesi-
dence of her sister, Miss Lille Hail. at
8 o'clock this evening, conducted by Rev.
Len. G. BrouRhton. and the remains will
be taken to night to fredericksburg for
interment. The friends of Miss Hall are
requested to be ut the residence and &C
company the remains to the depot. The
following gentlemen will act as pail.
bearers: ]. p. Hippo, r. Lee Lynn,
Sheldon Sohnston, Park Price, j. A. Pill
cher, and Charles ]. Lunsford.
A complete line of Artists Materials
Windsor and Newton's oil ana water
tnf
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

Huyler's Violet and Rose Dalnties for
Bonbonnieres. Huyler's l.icorice Drops
and Vanilla chocolate (cakes) Massie s
Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

OLD FAPERS for sale at The Times
Office. Good for utting under carpets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

The best Gum Is "Fad" Pepsin, large
packs for &c nts, only at Massie's Phar
macy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
INDICTED THE oMHlTECAPpERs.
Girls Who Held the Mob DIT Bay While
MormonS Escn ped to Te stifY

WOTmOnS Escnpeu TO IeStlfV.
Columbia. S. c., Sept. 23.-.The trial
of .white.cappers of Mormon elders and
con verts began in Winnesboro to-day.
Indictments against twenty-four men,
some of them of the best class of farm
ers, were given to the grand jury True
bills against six of the supposed ring
leaders were returned. Forty witnesses
were present, including ten women; two
of these are girls that held at bay mob
of 500 while Mormon elders escaped from
their house. The testimony of the sew
eral witnesses is directly against the in
icted.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

The best Gum is "Fad" Pepsiu, large
packs for cents, only at. Massies Phar-
macy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
RIBBONS.

We are headquarters for Gibbons,
Plain Taffetas, MGre Taffetas, Plaid
Taffetas, Plain Satin and Gros Grain,
Mourning Ribbons, etc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
POLICE COURT.

In the police court yesterday morning
four fines were assessed. Two of 81. SO
each on the charge of drunk and disor-
derly and the other two for being drunk
and fighting were assessed to the amount
Of $40 each, which they appealed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
FRESH TAFFY, all kinds at Ca
TOGNPS
FOR sALE-A RARE CHANCE.

Nice suburban farm, 1 mile south of
city, known ms the Cyphers farm excel
lent frame dwelling of rooms, all in
good order. Large barn. This tract con.
tains about 8 3 acres in high state of
cultivation and abundantly watered.
Will rent this property monthly, subject
to sale. Apply to
T. E. b. HARTSOOK, Sole Agent.
HAVING PURCHASED limited
nuulber of the Big Lick News published
twenty years ago to-day. they will lie
offered for sale rs souvenirs at Jacks
News Depot.
Breakfast % cents; dinner, rs cents;
supper, % cents Meal tickets, 81. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
DEATH OF WALTER b. DAY.

j. n. w. Porter received telegram
Yesterday from Lexington, Va, announc-
ing the death in that place OF Walter b.
Day, an employee of the Roanoke Machine
Works, and nephew OF Councilman
Mullen, of the Third ward, aud brother
Of Harry n. Day, of this city. Deceased
was in Lexington visiting his wife. who
is very i'll there, when he was stricken
down With typhoid fever, which resulted
fatally. Mr.. Day leaves very i'll wife
and Que child, Il little girl two years old.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

WE MAKE y SPECIALITY of family
washing. Come and get our rates. Ideal
steam Laundry, 1913 Salem avenue. Both
phones 212
Get No. so, New York Weekly, at
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

-non't full To hear Weddings ssSioncwaII
Jackson" ana ''Thc AInn of Gulilcc," Cal
vary Baptist Church, Sept. 30 nnd Oci. I.
Course tickets soc. Reserved sents nj
johnson az .JOIInsOn's.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
WANTED IN BLUEFIELD.

Bluefieid telegraph: When the case of
VIM. Crantz. who is accused of stealing
$40 and gold watch from VIM. Joha-
ston. was called in Squire Browns court
yesterday, Crantz claimed that man
named Harry Adams had committed the
theft and warrant was issued for
Adams and the case WAS postponed until
O'Clock. Adams could not be found,
and it is said that he is in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24

A complete line of Artists Materials
Windsor and Newtons oil ana water
color. Massle's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
KODAKS

JACKS, 100 JIG Salem avenue. News
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-24
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKEr

Chicago, Sept. 23.-The leading fin.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
THE SPECIAL AGENT.
REPRESENTS THE UNITED STATES TREASURY AT CUSTOM HOUSES.

The Goverpmenss Chief Reliance for the
 Detection of Frauds Tn Undervsiuation
 of Imported Goods He Looks After Smuggling and Host of Other Things.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
AN INoFFENsIvE LOOKING STRANGER TAPPED
 HIM ON THE SHOULDER.

AN INoFFENSrvE LOOKING STRANGER TAPPED
 HIM ON THE SHOULDER
 of appraisers ard collectors within their territory at least once year. They must look sharp to see that no appraisers ex- aminer is allowing undervaluations of inn ported goods to go through. They must watch the transportation of goods in bond and goods that have not yet been ap- praised. They must examine the entries and invoices in the custom house and com pare them with foreign price lists, trade circulars and consular reports on file in the appraisers office and otherwise ob- tained. For the purpose of ferreting out smugglers they must visit vessels from foreign ports and take note of the manner in which the unloading is going on and watch to sec that no dutiable goods get away scot free. They must keep tab on tho revenue cutters and their method. Acting In conjunction with the postmasters they must examine the foreign mails, and they must keep lively eye on the bonded ware houses to see that no goods are taken away through back doors or cracks in the wall. In short, they must constantly be on the watch to soc that nobody robs our Uncle Samuel, and their lives are one continu- ous whirl of nervous tension.
 Of course 26 men can't do all this, and so the treasury agents have a lot of special employees, special examiners, clerks, etc. Just how many there are of these persons no fellow can find out, but while they are probably not very numerous, they are like ly to turn up at the most unexpected places and under circumstances most un- toward to tho man who proposes to pay less duty than he ought to, or none at all This was discovered tho other day by Q man who hoped to get a valuable English dog off transatlantic steamer that had just entered one of the Atlantic ports The man was about to lead the brute down the gangplank in nonchalant matter of course manner when an inoffen- sive looking stranger tapped him on tho shoulder.
 ''If you take that dog of this ship, gling," said the inoffensiYe stranger quietly.
 Thema clustered and fumed, declaring that he had been grossly insulted, and an nonncing loudly that he should complain to the collector of the port and have the special broke, but he didn't take the dog ashore though he did have the assurance to complain to the collector. That official turned the matter over to the special agent of the port. and he went to big book, in the front pnrt of which there was an elab- crate index. Running his finger down a column Of names the special agent soon found tho one he wanted, and then he said to the complaining man:
 You have paid some hundreds of dol lars in fines here for smuggling dogs be- fore. The special who spoke to you did