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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25


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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25
SCHARWENKA THE EMINENT
PIANIST

Scharwenka, the eminent composer and
pianist, says the Behr Bros piano Is in
Deed masterpiece in tone. touch and
durability. Hobbie Piano Company sole
dealers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25

tESINV IUl UII.
ROANOKE CYCLE CO,
los Salem Avenue s. W
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25

"Quo vads" 25c at Gravatt's Fair, O
Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25

XMAS TREE AT GREENE MEMOIR
IAL
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25

He's after one of those $500
"Kodaks." We have them
at all prices and you could
net oifer Il more suitable
Xmas gift. Come and look
/at them and let us put one
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25

THE OAKLAND DAIRY, under the
management CT Andy j. Hnff, can supply
you with all kinds of first-class dairy
supplies. Interstate Phone So.
The times., 1897-09-14

crease in the number OF fire hydrants now
in service. The erection or 200 more is
recommended. and the chief sincerely hopes
that this recommendation VIII not only
receive passing attention, but that the
hydrants viii be purchased and erected
in the most advantageous localities
Tte question q: fire alarm boxes is also
OF great importance. II is also hoped
that, during the next year, many more
boxes win be put in service, 80 that it
viii be possible for citizens to receive
better protection from fire than is offered
at the present time.
There were 212 alarms Of fire and 324
local or silent alarms, for which no bells
were sounded, which were answered By
the department, making a total OF $50
fires during the year. This is a decrease
Of thirty eight bell alarms and an increase
Of fifty local alarms, as compared with the
year ended J une 30, 1896. The estimated
loss eu tailed Was 1927 ,7O5, covered by an
insurance of $176,555, against a loss of
S280,o4e, insurance, $199,619. for the
preceding year The report concludes:
IN Conclusion beg 10 return my thanks
to the Commissioners for the courtesy at
all times extended me; to my two assist
ants, and the officers and men under my
Command: TO the jor, officers and mem.
bers of the police force and also to the
superintendent of the fire alarm, etc., and
the operators connected with his office,
all Of whom have rendered valuabl serv
Ice, making it easier for me to fulfill the
various and important duties intrusted to
me-
The times., 1897-09-14
LAWYERS MAKE A STATEMENT
Concerning the Recent Arrest of
Roland c. Booth,

Mcssrs. S. X. Church and E Stevens,
the attorneys for Mr.. Roland c. Booth.
the real estate agent who was arrested
on charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses several days ago, as stated
in Tie Times, and Immediately dismissed
OH nolIe pros when the facts were
learned, made the following statement
about the occurrence:
Mr.. Michael Conlan. the man who OBJ
tanned the arrest of Mr.. Booth, entered
into written contract with the latter
for the Purchase of a lot in Trinidad on
July %, making deposit of $50. Booth
procured title in one Lockwood, who bought
the property at a trustees sale. Lockwood
made deed, which was rendered by Booth
TO Conlan, and was refused by him because
the person who owned the property before
the trustees sale had not joined in the
deed.
COnlan, moreover, demanded his $50,
which Booth refused to return, as the
abstract showed the title to be good and
The times., 1897-09-14
Those Uneuarded Crossings.

with the number of unguarded railroad
crossings new in their possession, the
Commissioners have directed the police
lieutenants t. report upon the amount of
traffic passing over such Crossings, and
the full data will probably be in today
In che meanwhile the draft OF the law
by the attorney for the District, de-
signed TO prevent future crossing acci-
dents, has been submitted to Major Moore
for his approval. The Commissioners will
probably take final action in the matter
today.
The times., 1897-09-14
a Cure for Bilious Collie.

Resource, Screven county. Cal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like charm,
One dose of it gives relief when all other
remedies fail.-G. D. Sharp. For sale by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail Drug
gist, So 8 street, and Connecticut avenue
and street northwest, and 1923 Mary
land avenue northeast.
The times., 1897-09-14
ANOTHER OLD LAW FOUND.
Provides That Tenure of Certain
Offices BE Two Years.


Offices BE Two Years.
Still another old law in connection with
the District government offices has been
unearthed by the Treasury Department,
iii addition to the one providing that ap.
pointees must be local men. The last
discovery is in the second section of the
act of August 81, 1871, and provides
that the tenure OF the offices created by
the act shall be two years, or until a
successor shall be appointed. 1t also pro.
yides that appointees may be removed at
the pleasure Of the Commissioners.
THIS last find of the Treasury Depart
ment, however, is not considered startling
at the District Building, as the two pro-
visions Of the section, it is claimed have
been practically ooerh htiye all along.
Thus, in the first pbrtion the phrase "or
until q successor be appointed" means
virtually that an appointee holds his Of
flee at the pleasure of the Commissioners.
The times., 1897-09-14
REDUCED RATES.

Columbus, Ohio, and return, S12.75 for
the round trip, account OF national en-
campment, L. L. L. Tickets sold Sep
tember - To 81; good returning until
27th, inclusive.
Philadelphia and return Sunday, 9Th,
$500.
Baltimore ana return, 81, Sunday next.
Niagara Falls and return, SO. Next
excursion october )
Atlantic City and return Saturday sth.
and Sunday, 9Th, good TO return until
Monday night. sel4-tf
The times., 1897-09-14
suit TO Declare Sale Void.

TIE Tuttle- Smith Company, of Eostou,
Mass, yesterday brought suit against
Enoch c. Morel,nd, = shoe dealer at No
45T Pennsylvania avenue northwest, ask
ng that TIE sale Of his establishment by
The defendant be declared void: that a
decd OF trust made by the defendant TO
Frederick :. Smith and Charles A. Corey
may be- declared . preference and vacated
and that receiver may be appointed
70 sell tie defendants store and apply
the reccipts TO tie satisfaction OF cred
ttors' claims.
The times., 1897-09-14

Conlan' had, without reason, refused to
carry out tie contract. Conlan then pro-
cured warrant from a justice of the
peace and upon the arrest, Assistant
Dictrlct Attorney Baker nolIe pressed the
case on hearing statement Of the facts
Mt. Booth brought suit against Conlaf,
Tor SlOO, claiming that his profits in the
transaction We're 81 so, and giving Conlan
credit for $50, the deposit he is Charged
with having cheated ConIan out OF. The
case was tried before Mr.. Justice Bundv
TIE justice Yesterday disposed of the
case, giving Judgment for 500 to Booth.
To Cure a Cold in One DIV
Take Laxa tive Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund the money III it faiIs 70
cure. 25c. se2-tr
Can you guess it? IO-2o-30. ss1o-54
The times., 1897-09-14
PARRIS MAKES A REPORT
Needs of the Fire Department
Tod by the Chief.
ESTIMATES FOR EXPENSES
Five Men Lost Their Lives at Fires,
Four Died From Disease Con-
tracted in the Line of Duty Two
More Assistant Chief Engineers
and More Men Required.

In his annual report for the District
fire department, submitted to the Com
nIissioners yesterday, Chief Paris proposes
as his chief recommendation the establish
ment 81 ten new fire engines.
Estimates for the expenses of the de
par;ment during the next fiscal year are
made as follows.
The times., 1897-09-14
Che - Gitneet
City Brevities.

Counsel In the Woods Injunction case
against the Postmaster General Were yes
terday notified by Judge Cox that be
viii render his decision today
The times., 1897-09-14
CASH or CREDIT
Chamber Suite,

Solid oak, beyel plate mirror, ser
pentine tops, 4-drawer dresser, English
coInmode: a regular $40 suite.
Opening rice e............,...$ $lz.5O
The times., 1897-09-14
B. & o. BULLETIN.

Can you guess it? l0-2o-8o. selo- 81
The times., 1897-09-14
CASH or CREDIT
Sideboard.

Solid Oak, so inches wide, "a inches
deep, feet inches high, 30-inch
shaped French beyel plate mirror,
swelled front, heavy carvings, and
beautirullyoyerlaid AreGular
$4,000 board. Opening prices 5000
The times., 1897-09-14

Can you guess it, 1920 so. se1o-5t
The times., 1897-09-14

Neb luctease -...--..--- SzO /, 4 ES
The report continues:
An increase in the compensation of the
force is again reconlm ended.
During tie rast fourteen months five
men lost their lives at fires, and four died
from disease contracted in the line Of their
duty.
An increase OF two assistant chief en-
gineers is recommended forthe reason that
our city and its fire department has long
iince eutgrown its number Of assistant
chiefs.
This increase is needed as much, If not
more, than any other increase recon-.
ennded, and il is earnestly hoped that an
appropriation providing for these two men
VIII be allowed.
Congress at its last session placed a
clause il the appropriation bill which
reads as follows:
Hereafter each OF the members Of the
fire department shall be entitled To leave
Of absence each year, with pay, for such
time not exceeding twenty days as the
Commissioners shall determine1
Neither the Commissioners nor this Of.
flee were consulted before this law was
passed, and it would not be possible to
comply Herewith and still keep a proper
working forceon duty in the various houses
TO enable the department. To perform the
most effective fire duty with the number
The times., 1897-09-14

Can you guess it? 1O-2o-so. scion
The times., 1897-09-14

your curtains while you have more tine
n5w-s7 have We. Prices row are much
better than they'll he, even within a
weeks time. Other stores are already get
tins full season prices. This sale keeps
oar markings low.
The times., 1897-09-14
IUtal-...........--..--.
House. lot and furniture for an en-.

House, lot and furniture for an en-
Eiuc company, 10 be located
IN the section bounded by
10th, l2un, II and | Sts...
House, lot and furniture for an en-
Elne company, To be located
in the section bounded by
Sth, 2Uth, Z and Z sts.
House, lot ana furniture for an en-
Elne company, TO be located
in the section bounded by
10th, 18Th, h and c sts. sw....
House, lot and furniture for an en-
Eiue company, TO be located
in the section bounded by
33d, 35Jh, O and Q StS......
House, lot and furniture for an en-
glne company, To be located
In the section bounded by
18th, 10Th. y and = Sts......
House, lot and furniture for an en-
Glne COM pauy, 10 be located
In the section bounded by
st, 4th, u and | SITS. ne.
House, lot and furniture for "a
truck company, to he located
In the section bounded by
9th, 18Th, IS nd j SIS sw
House, lot and furniture for a
truck company, to be located
in the section bounded by
9Th, 10th. L and y sts. se........
House. lot and furniture for a
truck company, TO he located
In the section bounded by
10tu, 9th. q and I Sis. ne. -....
House, lot and furniture for a
truck company, 10 be located
in tho section bounded by
n, O, 33d and 35th sts.....
Additional stable for horses, 10
be erected in the rear Of No. s
engine house, y. c. ave, bet.
6th and Tth SITS.
The times., 1897-09-14
Sideboard,

Solid Oak-46 inches wide, 81 in.
deep, 6 feet 9 inches high; shaped mir
ror frame; swelled top, heavily carved
highly finished. A $1,000
board for. Or...................$ SIT. 90
The times., 1897-09-14

Solid OAK 1912 in. cane seat.
FL 1-2 in. embossed back, turned spin
dies and legs. a regular SI.25
chair. Opening price. ......@ sc
The times., 1897-09-14
Chamber Suite,

Solid oak, beveI plate mirror, g.
drawer dresser, overlay carving in
headboard and glass frame. You
illpay SIS for the suite else
where. Our opening price >. 81 ESQ
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14

The progressive ladies of Westfield
Ind. issued a "Woman's Edition" Of
the Westfield News, bearing date Of
April 8, 1896. The paper is filled with
matter of interest to women, and we
notice the following from a correspon-
dent, which the editors printed, realiz
ing that it treats upon matter Of
vital Importance to their sex: "The
best remedy for Group, colds and bron-
chitis that l have been able to find is
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For
family use it has no equal. 1 gladly
recommend it." All druggists and deal
ers; Benson, Smith & Co, wholesale
agents for Hawaiian Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14

than foot binding. Suppose the
women Of China should send a pc
tition TO the ruler of any nation of
the Western hemisphere, request
ing the abolition of low-necked
dresses and tight lacing. What
would be the result!
What the Hong Kong Press say-
IF foot binding Is true of every per
J icious custom which fashion die
tltes: THE revolution must come
from within. The first step towards
ne abolition Of the custom Is TO
disgust the coming Young men
nth the disagreement.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14
HAWAII J0TTIKGS.

We had supposed that this bugaboo
as laid long ago. If Hawaii is doing
3 well as Mr.. Foster reports under its
resent Government, there can be no
I ecessity for anybody's interference;
hit if any European or Asiatic Govern
ent ever should attempt to interfere
tIere, nobody can for a moment doubt
What the United States would say and
do. Until that improbable emergency
shall arise, why not leave the Hawaii
ans in ce?-Philadelphia Times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14
Rubber Garden Hose;

Three-quarter inch and one inch,
which we keep in two standard quail
garden hose in the market. Keep your
lawn in good order. The character of
the inhabitants of a house can, to a
certain extent, be read by the appear
ance of the grounds surrounding them.
Orderly grounds means orderly peo-
pie.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14
FOOT BINDING IN CHINA.

y recent chapter in the history
OF the foot binding custom OF Chi
ma brings out with striking force
the hold which custom, barbaric
and cruel though it may be, has
upon a country. And III this par
ticular instance there are many
fashionable customs among the ma
tons Boosting a higher degree Of
civilization which viii hardly bear
comparison. \ memorial to the
Emperor Kwang Su on the subject
OF foot binding was drafted by the
foreign resident ladies societies Of
China and transmitted bv Mr.. Den
by, dean OF the diplomatic corps,
TO the Tsuag-li Yamen. The Board
refused to present the memorial TO
the Empress Dowager and the En-
peror, and their reply was couched
in the following language: I'm re
ply we beg TO state that the mem
orial of the said societies (the lien
Tsu Hui and international Won
ems Union) evidences the fact that
the object in view is to do good.
But the usages and customs prevail
ING in China are different from
those of Western countries. The
binding of feet is a practice that
has been in vogue for very long
time. Those who oppose the bind
ing of their children's feet are not
compelled to do so, while on the
other hand those who wish to carry
out the practice cannot be prevent
ed from doing so. Custom has
made the practice. Those in high
authority cannot but allow the peo-
pie to do as they are inclined in
the matter of binding the feet of
their children; they cannot be re-
strained by law"
There can be no question that
foot binding is one of the most
fiendish customs that fashion ever
dictated in any country, civilized
or uncivilized. Furthermore, every
nation in which the Chinese are
domiciled should pass and enforce
strict laws against the practice; but
to carry those laws to China and at
tempt to have the whole national
style of foot gear upset is beyond
present possibilities, as will be re-
allied when we stop to consider the
effect of a somewhat similar prOpo-
sition coming from Chinese women.
The Chinese would undoubtedly |
take exception to what they CON
slider the immodesty of the low !
necked dresses of European and |
American ladies; the danger to the
health involved in the exposure of |
the chest and lungs, and comment |
upon the evil effects of tight lac
ing, which in the long run does
Just as much harm, if not more,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14

Is a portable and beautiful Foun-
tain, never out of order, and giving
all the advantages of natural rain.
Water pressure will not dislodge the
ball, though there is nothing to hold
it in position.
Though the Hawaiian group of ISL
ands have lately been blessed with
plentiful downpours and sprinklings,
yet now is the time to prepare for the
drouth. We have lately reduced the
price from $3.50 to $1.O0. We also
keep in stock the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14
California Lawn SprinklerS.

You pay your money and you take
your choice.
In connection with the sprinklers
we would like to mention our
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-14
Cures
'Cures tallr" in favor HEE2 nR
of Hoods Sarsapariua, z - s -
as for no other medi- q a. 4 ~

OF HOOD oarsaparilla, a - ~
as for no other medi- a SA ~
cine. Its great cures recorded in truthful.
convincing language of grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective ad-
Vertlslng. Many of these cures are mar
Vicious. They have Won the confidence of
the people; have given Hoods Sarsaps-
rlIIa the largest sales in the world, and
nave made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is known by the cures it has
maoe-cures of scrofula, salt rheum and
eczema, cures of rheumatism. NEURALGIA
and weak nerves, cures of dyspepsia, liver
and kidney trou bles, catarrh and malaria
such Cures as This Prove Merit.
My little nephew was a plump and
healthy baby until year and half old
then sores broke out behind his ears and
spread rapidly over his head, hands and
body. A physician said the trouble was
scrofula humor in the blood. The child
became one complete sore. We had to
restrain his hands to keep him from
scratching the sores. We were induced
to try Hoods Ssrsaparilla, and in short
time he had more life. He improved rap
Idly, his skin became entirely clear of
sores and he is now healthy child" MRS.
FLORENCE ANDREWS, Clearfield, Iowa.
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ears.
There is only one way to cure the
deafness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is infamed you have rumb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, and unless the infiamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure Send for circulars;
free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28

The white Shriners of Philadelphia
have taken a great liking to our Po-
tentate Holland, of Pyramid Temple.
The other evening he visited the Lu-
Lu Temple, and after the Temple
closed, in company with the rest, par
took of a sumptuouS banquet.
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28

WANTED.-Five or ten good collec-
tors, at once. Liberal per centage
given. Call at this Office from s to 5
p. M.
Karl Xander is at 439 X street, n. w.,
and Jacob Xander is at 1915 9TH street.
n. W. These are all first-claSs houses,
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For SALE.-A beautiful farm, COM
posing of92 acres Of rich soil, never
failing stream on the place. Three
hours drive, with load to the Center
Market. Terms reasonable. Call at
this office, or 5o3H D street, n. w, for
information.
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28
A Smile

Will creep over your lips
when you learn that your
Constitutions, bylaws, Fx-
curslon programs, SC, will
be printed when promised
in irst-class style.
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28
EDUCATIONAL.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY, "@'"Iee'01'
Medical
II apartment

Including Medical, Dental and
Pharmaceutic Colleges.
Thirtieth Session 1875.
Will open October Ist and con-
tlnue seven months.
For information apply to
FL. Shadd, NJ. D., Secretary,
9oI X Street, II. w.
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28
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The Bee

Is the leading Republican
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the best advertising me-
dunn throughx which to
reach the colored people
of this country.
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28
SECRET ORDERS

In the BEE of last week we notice
The Washington bee., 1897-08-28

The Illustrious Jas H. Young, SO,
Grand Master of Masons of North Car
olina, was in our jurisdiction. Bro.
Young is a prominent member of the
Fraternity. having received all the de-
grees in the Order, He is a Special
Deputy for North and South Carolina,
also Son of the Desert, and promi-
nent citizen living at Raleigh, n. c..
He is the editor of the Gazette, a pop
ular paper, published in the interest of
the race. Bro. Young is all right.
Decorah-posten., 1897-08-13
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