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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.
Announcement OF the Annual Contention
of the Virginia Union.

Announcement Of the Annual Contention
of the Virginia Union.
The annual convention of the Virginia
Christian Endeavor Union will be held at
Norfolk, opening on Thursday evening,
September 30, and closing with the con
seciation service, October g.
a great effort is being made that it
may be by far the largest, and it is hoped
that 1t will be the most deeply spiritual
and profitable, Christian. Endcavor. con
vention yet held in Virginia
Rev. Francis f. Clark, D. D., president
of the United Society of Christian En-
deavor, has promised to be present, and
hence it will be an unusual opportunity
for those who are not familiar with Chris.
tian Endeavor to become. informed by
one who formed the first society and
whose life is devoted to the work.
Other well known speakers, from within
and without the State. will be present
and list of these together with the pro.
gramme will soon be published
Reduced rates will lie granted by the
railroads. and large attendance is ex-
pected from the interior of the State.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
Judge Goff Decides Against the
City of Richmond.
RIGHTS OF A TELEPHONE COM
PANY-DEcIsIoNV GIVES 1T THE
POWER TO CONSTRUCT, MAIN
TAIN AND OPERATE ITS WIRES
IN THE STREETS AND ALLEYS
OF RICHMOND AND A pERmA-
NENT INJUNCTION.

Richmond. Aug. 25.-Judge Nathan
Golf, of the United States circuit court
for this circuit, yesterday handed down a
decree in the case of the Southern Bell
telephone and Telegraph Company VS..
the city of Richmond. When the
franchise of the Southern Bell Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company ex-
pred, some months since, u was not re-
newed, the company refusing to grant
certain conditions which the City Coun-
Gil sought to place in the charter Then
the company secured an Injunction in
the United States circuit court from
Judge Golf. One claim of the company
was that the streets they occupied were
post roads and part of the mail system.
1 The decree says: ''The court. without
passing on the rights claimed ,by the
com nlainant company, under the laws of
Virginia and the ordinances of the CITY
OF Richmond, is of the opinion, and doth
adjuCge, order, and decree that the COM
piainant company has,in accordance with
the terms and provisions, and under the
protection of the act of Congress of the
United States, approved July "a, 1866
(Which rs an authority paramount and
superior to any State law or city ordi-
nance in conflict therewith), the right to
construct, maintain and operate its line
over and along the streets and alleys of
the city or Richmond. both those now &C.
cupied by the complainant company and
those not 80 occupied, and to put up, re-
new, replace, and repair its lines, poles,
and wires over ami along said streets and
alleys, as we'll IA to maintain, construct
ard operate the same and to connect its
lines with the new subscribers along side
streets and alleys; and the said city of
richmond, its agents, officers aud all 9th
ers are enJoined and restrained from cut
ting, removing or in any way injuriug
SAID lines, poles and wires of the com
plainant company and from preventing
or interfering with the exercise of the
aforesaid rights by the complainant COM
pany and also from taking proceedings to
iniiict and enforce fines and penalties on
sn'd company for exercising it's said
rights
The case will be appealed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
FUSION WILL
Be OPPOSED.
Virginia Republicans Against Com
hining With Populists.
THEY WILL DEMAND A STRAIGHT.
OUT REPUBLICAN, ICKET-FAIL-
ING IN THIS THEY WILL STAY
AWAY FROM THE POLLS ON
ELECTION DAY-THE SENTIMENT
aAPPEARs TO BE UNANIMOUS
AGAINST FUSION.

washington, Aug. 25.-Virg:nia Re-
publtcans here who are not leaders, and
others who occasionally drop. into the
city, are almost unanimously opposed 70
any fusion with the Populists. One of
these remarked to-day that If they could
not have straight-out Republican tickets
for both the State offices and the lepisln-
ture they would either stay at home on
election day o. Ego Wishing" They will
not support any so-called independent or
Popuiist candidates. They will allow
the election 70 20 by default. rather than
vote for any but straight out Republican
candidates, preferring the election of the
democratic nominees t. any Populists or
alleged independents that may be put up.
rms sentiment is said to prevail among
the white Republicans throughout the
Seventh, Eighth and First Congressional
districts, and their example is nj etty
likely to be followed by the negroes in
their respective localities.
Despite the wishes of their self. consti.
tuted leaders, the members of the State
executive committee, as constructed Mt
Lynchburg, large element of the Re
publlcans are yet hopeful that Colonel
Lamb Will issue his call for State con-
vention, and allow the party the opportu-
nifty of determining whether it is expedi.
IT,.
They say that the State committee ey
ceeded its authority by refusing TO call n
convention OF the party Mt such n critical
period in the history of the parry as they
regard the present to be.
1t Is Claimed by this class OF Republi-
cans that everything possible should he
done to maintain the party organization
and to bring out its full vote Mt the cleo
ton next November. There is great dis
affection, both with the State committee
and with the administration, and this
VIII DE IN evidence next November by
reason of the absence of the voters from
the polls, even in the local and legislative
contests, unless n convention is called
Colonel Lamb will have much larger
following than the leaders set IN at
Lynchburg suppose if he carries out his
original intention OF calling conven.
ton. If this is not done, it is claimed the
party will be hopelessly disrupted, and
will go to pieces.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
MONTAGUE REAPPOINTED.
President McKinley's Delicate Task in
Naming Pis Successor.

President McKinley's Delicate Task in
Naming Eis Successor.
Danviile, Aug. GA special from
Washington states that Mr.. a. Mon.
tague, the Democratic nominee for attor.
ney- general of Virginia. has been ap-
pointed United States district at torney for
the Western district of Virginia, pending
the appointment Of his successor by the
President. MIR. Montague recently for
warded his resignation to Washington,
to take effect ut the expiration of the
four-years' term of his commission. which
was signed by President Cleveland Au-
gust 81, 1898.
The reappointment of Mr.. NJ ontague,
it is understood, was made for reasons of
policy, President Mckinley regarding the
appointment of n Republican rather
delicate task, in view of the dissensions
in the ranks of that party in Virginia.
The permanent Republican occupant of
the position will not he named until Con
gress meets in December, sand Mr.. Mon
tague will hold the office until that time,
at least
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
KlSER DEFEATS BALL.
One Heat for 81 900 Purse Won by a
Tires Width.

IC W luUD.
Buffalo Aug. 25.-Kiser, Bald, Loug.
head and Tom Cooper competed for a
81 600 purse i'll the special invitation one
mile race to day, and attracted record
breaking crowd:to Buffalo Athletic Field.
Most of the spectators were there to
cheer Eddie Bald, bnt they were compell-
ed TO witness his defeat by Earl Kiser,
who won the two heats by desperate
sprinting.
In the first heat Bald started the
sprint from the rear on the last eighth,
but Kiser and Loughead passed him in
the stretch finishing in the order named,
inches only apart. Cooper was close
fourth.
The second heat was procession until
the last half, with Loughead ahead
and Bald trailing. Here Bald went high
on the banking and came in like flash.
Loughead taking kiser up the hill, Bald
getting the pole. He looked sure win
ner few yards from the tape, hut Kiser
jumped in and beat him out by n tires
width, with Loughead and Cooper close
up.
"A. A. Zimmerman rode an exhibition
mile III :51 20.
Tom Cooper rode an exhibition half,
paced by tandem, in..55
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
SIX WERE LYNCHED.
Terrible Work of a Maddened Mob
in Clehurne County, Ark.

Little Rock, Ark. Aug. 25 1t was re-
ported here late this afternoon that six
negroes were lynched last night in Gle
burne county by maddened mob of citi-
zens.
One negro assailant of white woman
was burned at his home by posse OF dep
uties in Drew county Sunday night. On
Tuesday the l'feless body OF "a negro muir
derer was found dangling from a railroad
trestle near Pine Bluff
Last night six Of the mur2erer's COM
panions were taken from the Jail aud all
lynched.
There was Il terrible riot at a negro pic
mic near Kendall on Saturday There was
much drunkenness among the negroes
Two white men were cut by the negroes
and one Of these has since died
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
sCHADE SOUTHERN CHAMPION
Crosses the Tape First in All the Eyent
at Greenwood Meet.

Crosses the Tape First in All the Events
at Greenwood Meet.
Greenwood, S. c., Aug 25.-Tha an
nual cycle tournament of the Greenwood
Wheelmen Association. which was held
here this afternoon on the quarter. mile
oval ut Palmetto Park, turned out we'll
and furnished great sport Several State
records were broken. and nothing marred
the games except the severe fall of Young
Mccullough, Of Augusta. Ca, in the
second race. Luckily no bones were
broken.
The quarter-mile and 'two-mile handi-
cap were both run in the State record
time, Schade, the fast. collegian of Vir-
ginia, winning the former from stand
ing start in the remarkably fast time of
81 D seconds. State record In the hand
leap Schade again demonstrated his supe-
riority by winning from scratch. In the
one-mile open his great squirt again car
ried him out of the bunch to certain vic
tory.
by winning every race on the pro.
gTamme to-day, Schade has clearly proven
his title to the Southern cham pionship.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
THE FIsHBURA COMPANY, Agents, 10 Campbell Avenue.
URUGUAY'S PRESIDENT KILLED.
Another Ruler Shot Down by a
Bloody Assassin.

Montevideo, Uruguay. Aug. 25.-Dur.
ing the national fete here to-day, j.
ldiarte, president of this country, was
shot and killed by an assassin.
He was elected president of Uruguay in
March, 1894. An attempt as made to
assass'nate him last April, but it failed,
and the criminal was captured and en-
ecuted.
Several rebellions have occurred since
his election, but he overca,ne them all
successfully.
The fete was in celebration of the indie
pendence of Uruguay, which occurred
August 25, 1925.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
You should be more particular
IN selecting your food than your
dress. Buy Of Barnhart & steele
and you'll always get the best.
SUICIDES IN MlD.oCEAN.

New York, Aug. e5-The Red Star
steamer Woodland reached port this af-
ternoon and had n record of two suicides
on the way over. Only one of these was
reported at Quarantine. It was that of
l.. LeBon, pantryman of the vessel, who
Jumped overheard and was drowned. He
came from Antwerp, where he left II vie.
lie was comparatively recent employe
of the vessel and was we'll liked. Jean
Michael Jacquart, Il ..steerage passenger.
was found dead with a-bottle of chloro-
form by his side. He was buried ut sea.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
READ THIS AND ~
~N BUY A SPALDING.' .
FORT MIssoULA, MONT, october Is, 1896

MESSaS. A. G.S PALDING g. BROS: -
testing
making our
OF the
% ark the Main Divide of the Rocky Mountains
od Mulan Stage
of the IL ~ "'' oD
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me test was
seay nhe macnlnes cry truly yours MOSS,
nfantry BicyclC Corps -N-''t"'A
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
A CARD TO OUR FRIENDS AND
PATRONS

We have sold our grocery business to
Messrs. Sandy p. Figgatt II Co., who
will continue the business at our old
stand. We most cheerfully commend
them to all our friends and patrons, be-
lieving them to be in every way worthy
of your patronage.
We are assured that they will carry a
good line of goods, and conduct their bus.
mess upon high plane.
The new firm retains the services of
our trusted and faithful employees,
Messrs Porter and King, who will be
glad to wait upon all their old customers.
Thanking You most cordially for your
patronage to us, we remain yours truly,
PITMAN Il EVANS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
M'NEILL ACQUITTED.

Staunton, Aug. William Mcneil
was tried in the county court TO day and
acquitted of the charge Of criminal as
sailt on 10 year-old girl, Willie Coifey
The parties are whites. The case Mt
tracted much interest. The verdict is re
garded asa proper one, there icing ee
ments CT doubt winch Injured in the favor
of the accused.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
ENGLEBY BRO. & co
WOUNDED BY DYNAMITE.
Four Workmen Seriously Injured by an
Explosion at Danville.

our Orkmen seriously injured by an
Explosion at Danville.
Danville, Aug. 25.-W. II. Mccormick,
a white foreman, and three negro labor
ers, were injured by IN accidental explo-
sion of dynamite shortly after O'Clock
this evening. The men were engaged in
blasting in Ean river, preparatory to
laying pipe to connect the two city
reservoirs, which are on opposite sides Of
the river. AL 3 o'clock in the afternoon
battery OF nine cartridges were ex ploded
1t was thought the subsequent accident
proved that one of the cartridges failed
to explode
AT the time of the accident the men
were drilling near this cartridge. uncon-
scious OF danger, when the concussion
from the blows of their hammers caused
the dJn mite to explode. The three ne
groes were wounded in dozen places,
but the chances are In favor of their re-
covery.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
WILL NOMINATE SETH LOW.

New York, Aug. 25.-The Citizens
Union and the leaders OF the independent
movement in Brook Ign have determined
to nominate President Seth Low, of
Columbia College, for mayor of Greater
New York, and arrangements are now
being made for an early contamination
of that purpose.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
Will PUT A CANDIDATE

Frederickst urg Va, Aug. 25.-The
Popnlists of Caroline county will proba
bly, put up n candidate for the State leg
isature. The county is one of their
strongholds in the State, and the leaders
held conference at Milford, and decided
to call massmeeting at Bowling Green,
the county seat, on September 10, when it
is thought candidate will be nomi-
mated
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
NOTED GAMBLER DEAD

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Al Hankins. a
widely known sporting man, was killed
by the collapse Of folding bed at
his home, No. 1905 Cottage Grove ave
nue., this afternoon. He had just entered
his apartment and seated himself on the
edge of the bed, when it unexpectedly
collapsed. His neck was broken ami
death was instantaneous, though one of
his family rushed to his assistance.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
A NOTABLE JAP. DEAD.

Washington, Aug. 25.-The Japanese
legation received q cableCram to-day an
nouncing the death of. Count Matsu, for
merly minister of foreign affairs. He was
best known as the Japanese premier dur
ing the war with China and conducted
the peace negotiations
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
NEWSPAPER MAN AppoINTrn

Washington. Aug. 25.-The President
to-day appointed William r. Holloway.
of Indiana, formerly the editor and owner
of the Indianapolis News, to. he consul
general at st. Petersburg, Russia, his
commission being dated from August p,
1897.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
THE-BIG PARADE.

Buffalo. Aug. %. President MKinley
reviewed the big &. a. r. parade here
TO day. He rode at the head of the pro-
cession to the reviewing stand amid the
cheers of fully 100000 people. The
streets were crowded. The weather is fine
The long parade began moving mt l0;30
O'Clock with many thousands in line.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
SILVER BREAKS ALL RECORDS.
Bullion Value Of an American Dollar is
Now Only s9. 66 Cents.

New York, Aug. 25.-Silver broke all
records again to-day, falling to 90 2 s
pence in London, which is 1.S penny be-
low the previous low point, and to 81 1-2
cents in New York, which is ID cent. be-
low the previous low record Mexican
dollars sold at 80 1-2 cents.
At to- days New York price for bars
the value of the silver in the standard sill
yer dollar Is 80. Sc cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
TO VISIT CANADA.

London. Aug. 25-The Echo asserts
that the Duke and Duchess of York have
accepted the. invitation of the Canadian
premier, lnuriei, to visit Canada during
the spring of 1893, while on their way to
Australia
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
A GREAT BARGAIN I'm A STEIN
WAY PIANO AT HOBBIE PIANO co.

A Steinway piano, full size, seven oc-
taves. second hand, but almost good as
new, having all new hammers, renew ed
action, repolished and thoroughly over
hauled throughout, in perfect order and
tune, warranted Eve years. Original
price $500, now offered at $975 on easy
payments without interest bv Hobbie
Piano Co., Salem avenue near Commerce
street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
There's Good
Picking

AROUND THE STORE IN THE
WAY OF BARGAINS. NEGLI-
GEE SHIFTS, SUMNER HATS,
UNDERwEAR, &C., ALL HAVE
TO BE CLEANED OUT BEFORE
THE COMING SEASON.
ID. M.TAYLOR,
HATS AND FURNISHINGS,
SUCCESSOR TO GlLKEsoN IL TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
GREENS DOUBLE CRIAfE.

Covington, Aug. % AT Low Moor
last night Stuart Green instantly killed
IL woman with whom he had been living
for some time. After committing this
crime Green took his own life. The man
and woman were both colpred.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
SPIKE ON 4 YOUR

New York, Aug. 25.-Spike Sullivan,
the pugilist. and his brother, Dave, sailed
tor Southampton to-day on pleasure
trip.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
INSURANCE MEN

:: !" 3 i: !;
I'll iN.oC RANCE MEN
SSM Use photography to great ex-
SMW tent to take views of risks to send
III to the home Office. rs photograph
1T conveys more definite knowledge
than sketch or diagram, and is
much easier obtained We have
Cameras and Kuhaks for s. to sl5;
just suitable for this work.
ROANOKE CYCLE CO.,
l0S Salem avenue s. W.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26

RECEIVED TO-DAY one car load Of
Western White Oats. l.. y. FOSTER &
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26

Sandy P. Figgat e Co, sue
cessors to Pitnan and Evans,
Fancy Groceries, II6 Salem
avenue w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
ELEGANT LINE OF CARPETS.

We have just received one of the largest
and finest lines OF carpets ever displayed
In Roanoke and Of great variety We in
vite the public to inspect them. Our
stock OF furniture embraces every article
for household and-office use.
OVERSTREET & THURMAN,
Is and 90 Campbell avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26

u. a Hundreds are using it. WHY.
sYA not you? OUR BORATED
I'D TALCUM POWDER put up in
~ full size sprinkle top tin boxes.
ISL Delightfully."- perfumed, 10 cents,
3 for % cents
~ MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
TIE wEATHnR.

Forecast for Virginia: Fair; station
airy temPerature westerly winds.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-26
I he Proper Time.

-Now's the time to have your
heating apparatus overhauled and
in order for the winters
work-don't delay have it done
We do all kinds of heating and
repairing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-20
In The Legislature.

DOVER, Del, May 19.-The new Pri
mary Election bill was passed by the
House to-day, 1t provides that the elec,
tion officers at the primaries in Whining.
ton shall be chosen by the County Com
mttees of each party from the persons
named for officers at the general election.
The provision for commissioners in the
original bill is stricken out.
The Adams bill to tax interest bearing
investments was brought up in the Sen
ate this afternoon, Mr.. Pyle being in
favor Of the measure and Mr.. Handy
opposing it, Action was postponed until
tomorrow. In the House Mr. Thomp.
son introduced bill that would abolish
what is known as the Jersey market
in Wilmington. The market is located on
East Fourth street, and is controlled by
truckers.
The House passed the Senate bill incor
porating the Christnnu Fire Insurance
Company, in which Philip Plunkett, John
Il. Dickey and other Wilmingtonans are
interested.
The House passed bill vacating part
of the Old Ferry road, in Wilmington,
within the works of the Diamond State
Iron Company. Tho bill for the pro-
lection of carp was defeated in the
House.
The Senate passed the measure reuuir-
ing insurance companies to furnish policy
holders yearly statement Of tha earnings
Of their policies. The bill was defeated in
the House, and later introduced in tho
Senate. Both. Houses passed resolutions
appropriating for the maintenance of II
children in the Columbian Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb, at Washington, $3.50
each.
Tho House passed the measure allowing
the Levy CoIlt Of New Castle county TO
pp n dob ut a it,t nF
interest The bill TO exempt the marsh
property of the Delaware Construction
Company, of Wilmington, has been de.
feated in the Senate
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-20
HORSE SHOW AT WISSAHlCk0N
HEIGHTS.
Special Excursion Tickets via rennsyl-
yania Railroad.

Tho sixth annual open-air exhibition of
the Philadelphia Horse Show will be held
on St. Martins Green, Wssahickun
Heights Station, Philadelphia, May %, 26,
81, 2S, and %.
The announcement of an exhibition
under the auspices Of this organization,
which is composed of leading citizens of
Philadelphia, is an assurance of perfection
ms all visitors to the exhibitions in former
years will attest.
The prize list is liberal, and representa-.
tives Of the best society OF Philadelphia,
New York, Baltimore, Washington, and
other Eastern cities will enter their horses
and equlpages In the competition for the
premiums.
A special feature this year will be Farm.
ors' Day, Tuesday, May 25 when many
attractions of interest to farmers will bo
presented, including an exhibit of fine
draught horses, breeders, and rOadsters,
The grounds, which ure located immed
lately on tho Germantown and Chestnut
Hill Branch OF tho Pennsylvania Railroad,
eleven miles from Broad Street Station,
arc ample for all purposes Of the show,
and the accommodations for visitors are
complete.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell special excursion tiCkots, includ'
Ing coupon Of admission, from New York,
Philadelphia, Lancaster, Wilmington,
West Chester, Phoenixvillc, and principal
intermediate stations las we'll as tho
Heights Station May "a to 80, good to re-
turn until June l, 1897, inclusive.
On May 20 (Farmers' Day. tickets in.
cluding coupon of admission and valid for
'that day only, will be sold at exceptionally
low rates