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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17

Sealed bids marked Proposals for las
ing drain pipe on Franklin road and
addressed To w. f.. Thomas, clerk of
Council of the city of Roanoke, will he
received until noon, September 20, 1907
for laying ESQ linear feet of "a" 8nd 200
linear feet OF 10" terra GOTTA pipe on
Franklin road west of Second street s. W.
Specifications can he obtained at the
Office of the city engineer.
The right t. reject any and all bids is
reserved j. Fl. WINGATE,
City Engineer
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids marked "Propoaals for fur
nishing sewer pipe'' ard addressed to w.
f. Thomas clerk of the City Council Of
che city of Roanoke, will be received
until noon, September 20, 1897, for fur.
nishing and delivering f. O. b. cars at
Roanoke 1850 linear feet of "a inch drain
pipe, a nd 200 linear feet of Is inch stand
ard terra Gotta sewer pipe.
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved. j. II. WINGATE,
City Engineer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17
BICYCLE; FREE.

Besides selling school books at lowest
prices, we give ticket with each 10 cent
purchase. The customer returning us
largest number of tickets before January
1 will get that $40 Crescent Bicycle in
our window The Crescent wheel is
guaranteed by the Roanoke Cycle Com.
pany. GRANATr'S FAIR,
No 9 Shlpm ovpnuc
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17
A CURE FOR BILIOUS CONC.

Resource, Screven Co., Ga. Il have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamberlains Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene dy is tho only
sure relief. 1t acts like charm. One
dose of 1t gives relief when all other rem
edies fail-G. d. Sharp. For sale by H.
c. Barnes. "He puts up prescriptions. :"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17
letter, saIt-Rheum and Eczemo.

The intense itching and smartin,, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly aIlayed
6y applying Chamberlain s Eye and
SKIN Ointment. Many very bad cases
nave been permanently cured by it. 1t
a favorite remedy for sore. nipples
chapped hands, chilblains. frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17

"Oh, my friends" exclaimed the
walking delegate who had turned evan.
gelist. "let me entreat you to shun tho
raging fires of hell There isn't pound
of honest, union made birthstone burn.
ed in satans entire Kingdom. - Chica.
go Tribune.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
verIaifnge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put n
horse In prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17

Tho difficulty of registering the temncr
allure Mt the bottom of tho ocean is due to
tho TACT that ut u great depth tho thor
homcter is crushed by the pressure
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17

me kocntecn rays nave IA new snherr al
usefulness Ivy 'hcir aid ciiall; cnn tie de-
tcctcd IN iiour, brick dust in CAYENNE mem.
per, sand in SPICES and mnnv o;hr, sju,i,,,r
sOphiSticntions
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17
JUST TAKE A pCEp
HTNA LITH IA WATERl

we nave oeen doing business Roanoke
ana paics, and still giving cusomes
we handle only the full trial and
est'gaton we believe q INA WAreS is the best
oIered the public We therefore deliver il at 10
Per gallon and relief Dvspepsia Kd-
ey liver and stomach r'oubls Uric Blood ahsuma.
ano Irregularities any the mon
~ we mean what any not tried the wa
ter we will send gallon and re ad team mails wa
UATOGsNH
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17

scions of Impoverished Houses Banded
together to Secure Rich wivcs-The
Famous Case of Byrnc and Strange and
the Kennedy Girls.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-17
PROPOSALS..

Chairman Street Committee, for 10,
oke city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21

T UST Or STRAYED-A brown horse, ia
~ hands high OF the night of 18Th last,
Finder will kind y return or write to d, A,
re shem, NJ arshGlitoE Del. 1,l.2ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
HIS BELIZE
sapsb Exprsssitn Of IL bya New Bruns.'
wick Citizen.

A mans creed or belief always has q
foundation. iti either matter Of faith or
personal experience The belief on ono
subiocs OF least has had many changes in
our locality Of late and as the question Is
ono of intense public interest We have
been investigating few cases with the
view Of placing b facts before our read
ers. Our representative called on Mr.
John Gray, at No. 80 Jersey Avenue, Now
Brunswick, we'll known man in his bust
ness, which is that of a stone mason. Mr..
Gray has found his trade quite load on
his back, the heavy lifting being very try
Ing and causing lamcness and weakness
OF the back.
For seven or eight years he has boon
troubled from his Kidneys this complaint
has kept Mr.. Gray of and on sufferer
varying In its severity as it docs with
thousands, bus tho change has come ct
last, and he halls the conquerer Of his
trouble with this expression OF praise: Il
believe in Doans Kidney Pills. "This is his
belief and good reason he has for it. We
will let him give the particulars In his own
words. He says: ''For seven or eight years
! have had asbad back so bad that it laid
mo up for three months. When suffering
AoouAu NV ovoop VI NV ehJV.iua' ~ iae'
even when doing anything it hurt me.
, Headache, scalding urine, shooting pains
that started from the back round the side
where other marked symptoms.
One box Of Doan's Kidney Pills that l
got at Van Pelt's drug store checked it
within two days l kept on using them
and grew better, although cannot say
am cured, the help received by one who
has suffered SO long and so severely, Is SO
welcome that cannot fully express it.
Yes believe in Deans Kidney Pills"
Doan's Kidney Pills arc for sale b y all
dealers. Price 80 cents Mailed by Eos
ter-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
A Gold Field Railroad.

In addition to tho Addicks enter prise
there Is another syndicate here inter ested
in the klondike gold fields. 1t is the
Yukon Mining and Transportation Com.
pany, chartered by the West Virginia
Legislature last spring. 1t is capitalized
Of VI 600, 600 and has All important conces-
sion from The Canadian Government. This
syndicate comprises several wen known
New York capitalists, rs we'll as large
number of Delawareans.
Willard salisbury, who was candid ate
for United States Senator here last winter:
P:eston Lea and Superintendent G. f.
dutchingS, of the Wilmington City Rail
WY Company, are the leading fac ors in
Lne syn dictate. II. l Packard, an Alaskan
explorer, who is interested in thu syndi-
case has been here for week completing
arrangements for the operation Of its
claims along the Yukon. He will leave
here In three days for Juneau. The Sauls.
bury 81 Indicate contempates scheme to
build Il railIoad $50 miles long into the
heart Of tho gold folds.
j. Edward Addicks will shortly leave for
Che Pacific coast to Investigate fully the
stories of the discoveries Of gold. Mr.. Ad
dicks will go to Ashcroft, Canada aud
thence by coach for 24D miles 20 the CUES.
mel Forks, The property owned by the
Adlicks syndicate is In British Columbia,
about forty miles from the Alaska line.
The capital stock of tho Addicks company
IL t5, 900, 600 Of which 1t is said $1,000 OO) OF
stock has been subscribed The company
will likely be fully organized tomorrow.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
MUNICIPAL COURT NEWS.
A Brief Review Of the Cases Disposed Of
by Judge Ball This Morning.

John Navock was arrested yesterday by
Lawrence Kettlewood Special officer OF the
Wilmington and Northern Railroad Com.
pany for picking coal in the west yard.
He was taken up to save him from being
injured by the trains. He was allowed to
60,
John Molavan was arrested by special
officer Smith at the p. W. 6, b. depot for
being drunk, Hewas fined 81 and costs.
Edward Coleman was found by Officer
Davidson on Shipley street between 4th
and 9th last evening very drunk. He was
fined 81 and costs.
Winfield Scott was found by Park Guard
Patterson in Eden Park last evening chas.
ing his children. Hc got out of Jail on
Monday. A fine Of o. and costs was I'M
posed
James Doughcrty was fined $40 and costs
for disorderly conduct. On last Friday
morning no created considerable disorder
at Third street bridge by cursing the con.
duotor anda passenger on Wilmington
and New Castle Electric Car.
John Hopkins, colored, was held In $500
bail for his appearance on Friday to
answer the charge of burglary.
He is accused of breaking into the dwell
ing house of William Anderson. Matthew
Hartman, of Chester was held as q wit
ness
Daniel Loary, William McGrann, and
George A. Bullock were charged with the
larceny of Sc the property OF John Bowen
of Delaware City. There was no evidence
against the men and they were dismissed.
Joseph Fleming was charged with as
sault aud battery on Michael Kelley. AS
the affair took place inside a house and as
the prosecuting witness did net wish to
press the charge the case was dismissed.
James Callaghan colored. was arrested
for acting dlsordorly. The charge was pre-.
ferred by Officer Di Mare and ilno of 50
and costs was imposed.
William Smith and Edward A. Lewis
were charged with tho larceny Of q skitf.
AS the witnesses were not in attendance
the caseswill be tried tomorrow morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
/ wAHM. wEArHEa GOWNS


eidc rrimairEp OF RaAaas and Raohcs
CEis the Bodice. s-----
Linon is moro In vogue than ever, not
only for complete costumes over green.
blue. msuve or yellow silk, but linon
striped or embroidered with color, COM
posing the skirt only, the bodice being Of
embroidered tulle or embroidery over COL
ored lining which harmoniscs with the
color In the skirt. Again, the bodice will
consist of a bolero Of different goods or en-
broidery, and the full chemisette over
which 1t opens will be Of linon like the
skirt Corsages Of gauze or mousseline do
solo matching the lnon skirt are also con-
sidored very pleasing
Trimmings arranged at the side, at the
closing Of tho bodice, are composed Of
ruches, plated rutf1es, GALLONS, small
squares or points or lace, and arc very gen.
orally employed. This style is better, how.
ever, for very slender figures and for young
girls. For full form simple fashions are
better. and wide. short jabot should 10
adopted, not falling below the bosom.
Point do venise, renaissance guipure or
other open laco forms an effective cravat,
which, properly arranged, is advantageous
to plump figure. =,
Ruches and puff1ngs enjoy continually
increasing favor. They are put ON wrap
pers. underwear, petticonts and bodlces.
Narrow plaitings and rufilcs sometimes
entirely coEer reyers, plastrons and boleros
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
FREE TO EVERY MAN,
Tic Method of Great Treatment for Wca ,s
moss Of Men. Which Curod Him After
EyorNthins EIsc Jailed,

Tie Method of a Great Treatment for Wca X
moss Of Men. Which Curod Him After
E,erythins else Failed.
Painful diseases are bad enough, but
when man is slowly wasting away with
nervous weakness, the mental foreboling5
are ten times worse than the most severe
PAIN Therois no lot up to the mental
suffering day or night. Sleep Is almost
impossible and under such strain men
are scarcely responsible for what they do.
For years tho writer rolled and tossed on
the troubled sea OF sexual weakness until
twas Il question whether he had not bet.
ter take Il dose Of poison and thus end all
his troubles providcntiul inspiration
came to his aid in the shape of u com.
binutiou Of medicines that not only com
pletely restored tho general health but
enlarged his weak, cmacintcu parts to
natural size and riyor, and he now declares
that my man who Will take the trouble to
send his name and address may have tho
method Of this wonderful treatment free.
Now whcuI say free | mean absolutely
without cost, because want every weak
ened man to get the benefit Of my expert
encc.
lam rot II philanthropist, nor do pose
asan enthusiast, but there arc Thousands If
men suffering tho mental tortures #
weakened manhood who would be cured
at once could thIy but get such Il remedy
as the one that cured mo. Do not try to
tuty how l can afford to ray the few
postage stamps necessary to mail the
Information, but send for it, and learn
that there are II few things on earth that
although they c ost nothing to get they arc
worth u fortune to most mon and mean q
lifetime Of happiness to most Of u.s. Write
to Thomas Slater, Box pr Kalamazoo,
Mich. the Information will be mailed on
plain sealed envelope. n!a- lyr.WS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
THE HAZEL DELL RACES.
Eancicaps Given by A, q. powe fer the
Different Events on Saturday Fight.

Handicapped A. G. Powell yesterday
sent down the hand leaps for the bicycle
races to be held under the auspices OF the
Orion Bicycle Club at Hazel Dell on next
Saturday. Iu addition to the bicycls races
there will be several fast races betwea n
fast hcrsos. The handicaD5 are as fol-
lows:
One mile novice George C. Morris, Harry
PruschanskiD, Leslie Cooling, II. c. Ma.
EaNy, George Anger, William NJ. Priest,
W. 5. Smith, Clifton Harting, l.. N.
Robinson, Austin s. Hume.
Mile Handicap First heat. J. II. Min.
nick scratch. John &. Brown 81 yards,
William Weiss 10 yards Frank NJ Boyle
d yards, William NJ Priest 50 yards,
Clarence Mlchcnor, 60 yards, Clifton Hart
Ing 60 yards. Austin $, Hume ~ yards.
Second hcat--W r.. Cooley. scratch;
T. c. Goodley, 20 yards; Y. J, Glllion, 81
yards; Robert Palmer, - yards; George
Winkler, ~ yards; W. 5. Smith, 81 yards;
Julius Reppeporte, 60 yards; l.. NJ. Robin
son, IL yards.
scratch; j. H. Minnick, IS yards; L t.
Goodloy, ~ yards; John 6. Brown, 60 yards
T. } Gllion, 70 yards william Weiss 80
yards, M. Boyle, lgl yards; Robert Pal.
yards Julius Rappeport 40 yalds.
One mile open-WilNam Weiss 4. +.
G!lborn, George Wlnklur, j. II. MinIIck,
L, c. Goodley, W. h. Goodley, f. NJ.
Boyle J. &, Brown, Robert Palmer.
One mil n!atch-Luther c. johnson,
John CLARKE.
Five miles for Recorl--W. r. Cooley.
One mile Reoord--F, NJ. Boyle.
Tho prizes are now on exhibition in
Market street window aud inc!uGe two so
diamonds
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21

William Foss, steward Of Tho steamer
Ulrica In purchasing n supply Of beef
last Saturday, loft an envelope containing
SIC lying on the stall! of Mr. Brown, in The
Third street market. On returning to tho
boat he missed the package, and as he had
no idea where he had lett it, prepared to
indemnify the company to whom the
money belonged. On visiting the market
to-day he was agreoably SURPRISED by Mr.
Brown handing him the missing package,
which he had found on his stall u short
time after Mr.. Foss had left it tharo, Mr..
i. says he Is glad an honest man found it,
Is he warmly thanked MI B. aud also pre-.
scented him something more substantial
I'm order that he might remember the &C
CurrcuCe
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
Senator GRAY to Go Abroad,

WlLM1NGTON, Del. July 90 The last
low months have been very busy ones FOR
United States Senator George Grnv, of
Delaware. What with his Senatorial
duties, and an occasional visit to his homo
in this city, his time has been very much
occupied, and now he has decided to tako
a little rest, which no hopes to get by Il
trip across the pond" With Mrs. Gray,
his wife, and Miss Emily Gray, theg
daus htor the Senator will set sail tomor.
row from New York city on the steamer
New York, at present his intention Is to
take VIC trip mostly for the ocean VOYAGE.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
THE MARKETS

Butter sold to-day at Is to 20conts per
h., eggs, lie to lGc per. dozen, chickens,
Slto tl.23 per pair; spriag chickens, a5c
h.; blUckberric5, 81 quart currants,
&c per quart oranges, 10 to % cents per
dozen; bcots 3 cents II bunch; carrots, lG
apiece; corn, l5c u dozen; raspbcrres, Sc
q quart; squash, &c oacn; lemons, 100 to l2c
doz,; bananas, SC to l5c per dozen; toma-
toes l5c to 2oc II Il peck; gooseberrics, 40
a box; spinach, cents IA head; cabbage,
&c to &c per head; egg plants, ic to 100
each; apples, iDc a peck; string beans,
DC q Z loCki now potatoes, &c a y peck;
caulillo"er, &c to &c hoau' lard &c per II;
peas DC 4 peck; Pine apples &c TO loc u
ulnnn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21

and aro likewise seen on skirts now that
the latter are asnin succumbng to the in
huence CT trimming.
Today's sketch shows g costume Of pale
blue batiste. Tie skirt has two narrow
plaitings of white hatiste, each headed by
wide band of white guipure. The bolero
of blue batisto Is trimmed with applica-
lions of guipuro, plating Of white hatiste
forming co!laretto and following tho out
line Of tho front of the boero. The bout
FAINT chenlisctte is Of white balistc, the belt
OF pale blue satin. The tight Sleeves of
blue batiste have small ruffs at tho top
Tic accompanying hatis Of rale blue straw
trimmed with flowers and blue quilts
emerging from chou of white gauze,
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
Newport Items,

Newport Items. ~
The Newport Academy will reopen on
September 9TH with 8. d Townsend, Jr.,
o. principal and teacher Of tho advanced
department. Miss Laura Worrell teacher
Of the intermediate department and Miss
partment. -
One Of thel Qt8est yields Of wheat In this
vicinity was that Of A. W. Everson, which
was 81 bushels to the acre.
In game a baseball last Saturday,
Browntown defeated Newport by the
score Of 90 to2
Personal; Mrs. Joseph Godfrey and
Mrs. J. E. Whahn have returned from
Bear Station-J. 3. Clsayor Of Kent
county IL visiting here-Miss Mary John.
son has returned from Phlladelphia-Mr
James Polk 10 entertaining Mrs. D. ".
Chandler and daughter Of Oxford, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph W. II. Watson have
gone to the sea shore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
DE tTNG

DI-H ItJ,
CURRINDER-In Marshal.ton, on July
90 1897. Nellie NJ, daughter of John and
{, Alice Cu.rinder.
Relatives and friends OF the family nre
invited to attend tho funeral on Thursday
afternoon at I O'Clock, from the residence
Of her grandfather, Thomas Whitley. In.
tcracnt at White Clay Creek Cemetery. !
BETELLE-!n Philadelphia, on July 10,
l4y7, Maggie Detelo, wifo Of Charles G..
Bsteile.
Relatives and friends of the family arc
respectfully Invited to attend the funeral
services at the Second Baptist Church,
Ninth and franklin streets, on Wednesday
aiteTn oop at 8 o'Clo.k.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
Kind Words for q Singer.

Mr. Willard Mearslw loft this city
tracing much attention according to tbe
following clipping from Cape May paper,
MT. Mcars, OF Wilmington, Del, who
has been attracting so much favorable
notice by tho uso Of bis magnificent bari.
tone voice in tho Stockton parlors sang
last night In bis beautiful style Happy
Days by Ntrelczi;i and as an encore After
q lh9 "Old Loves Best" by Baer and
DUu5Lorty."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21

There was single-hand game OF shuttle
board at tho Sorral Horse Hotel last night
for the championship OF the state, between
ncmas Pagan and J. ]. Meals which
Wls won ty Mr.. Tagan by the score Of
lO4 to 81 The game was interesting ave!
WAS Locked upon by a. large Number of
people. -
IL a four hand game Peter Pagan and
Harry Valentine Won trim Burt Valentino
AMI Hartman Raymond by the score Of
1GOtOuO
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
HOME WEDDING. !,
Tug Party Given by rlr. and rlrs. up. Whit
ney, on the Laura 3. Last Night.
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.

TNLHKf HVHfH WEDDlNus
William Fl. Smalley and Miss Lena Mills
both Of this city, were married at tho HON Q
of.Mrs: Sallie A. Mills, No. 6lO King
street, last evening by tho Rev. w. L. S.
Murray. The bridesmaid was Miss Anna
Smalley, a sister Of the groom. Earl Mills,
q brother of the bride. was the best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smalley left for on trip to
Ocean City, and Oh their return will reside
In this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21

what Is the matter with the weather, i"
asked VIM, Lnwton Of u REPUBLICAN, re-
porter today.
u understand 1t Is between st Swithin
and the colorel camp nca. New Castle"
Swell" continued Mr., Lawton, III that
is 50, then for Gods sake get them renov.
cd will pay the cost, for my wheat md
oats on Cherry Island marsh are rendered
wort les. ly the rain -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
Sun Turns a Horses Head.

A horse belonging to George W. Bush
6; Son was made cruzy by the suns rays
on Monday and all.day yesterday acted
in a savage manner. breaking halters of
rope and leather and rushing at persons
about the stable at Second and French
streets Monday night the animal jumped
overits sail and yesterday morning was
found on the other side with the halter
intact. MIR. Ewes Is Of the opinion that
the animal can be brought back to its
senses and with this in view the horse
was sent out to pasture yesterday after
noon. The animal Is a big one and valued
al $50,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21

Up to lsaea certain gentleman and wife
had accounts at tho Wilmington Savings
Fund Society. Then they Thought they
drew the deposits all ont except 81.
To-day they received notice and upon
going to thu bank found that the Interest
had reached u neat sum and that enc had
over eco and the other over $40 in bank to
their credit
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
The Weather,

Tomorrow promises to be partly cloudy
followed by clearing, and continued high
temperature. Friday clearing, land rather
cooler
The Thermometer at W. G. Taylor's
drug store, 500 King street. registered to.
day as follows:
7o'clock 10 o'clock l o'clock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21
TIC RIDE. l

Mr.. and Mrs j. r. Whitney gave do.
lightful moonlight rido TO the Christian
Endeavor of Central Presbyterian Church
last evening on the tug boat LAURA b. The
rain somewhat interfercd with the moon
light effects upon the water.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-21

Excursions ovory Sunday. A day chock
full of fun and enjoyment. Boating, Salt
Water Bathing, Grabbing and numerous
ether anu6cmcnts. Concert by Military
Band
Special trains will run every Sunday,
and ron nh trim sold 49, fnllo1ps.