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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Monday:
White Goods for Commencement.

While commencement is the all absorb.
ing theme with many just now, prepare.
ton should be made with mature deliber-
alton. See to it that you get the lowest
prices on all you buy. We do not be-
lieve that you can do justice to Yourself
If YOU buy without looking through our
White Goods stock. The biggest values
ever known to the trade are here.
55-inch White Grenadines one of the
very latest ideas for reimbursement wear.
only SOC.
White French Organdics, . yards wide
-four great bargains, at ejc, worth 35c;
::ii;3c. woi I'll l2c: SOC, WORTH j0c; soc, worth
69a
Fine White Persian Lawns, 30 pieces
just received for commcncemcnt wear.
grea.est values ever offered: see them;
u oc, l5c. 20c aud 2.Ic.
White Swiss Orgundic. 30 inches wide,
immense values ut Zoe, II PC, l,c, zoe
and 95e.
Fine White Dotted Swiss Mulls for
dresses, grclter value than ever before
known, i2 %. l5c, zoe and 25c-actually
worth 50 l3 pev cent more
Fine Organize, 20 inches wide i'll pink,
blue, canary and black, ut ljc and 2Uc a
yard
Very Fine Real French Organdie, 9
yards wide, in lavender, nile, blue, pink
and yellow. only SOC.
Fine Sheer India Linen, 40 inches
wide, in blue, pink, navy and black, only
IL &c. worth Ice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
The United States civil service commits.
sion has ordered that an examination be
held by its local board in this city on Sat.
urday, June ., 1891, commencing mt 8
O'Clock II. M, for the grades OF clerks and
carriers in the postal service. Only citi.
zcns of the United States can he cxami.
ned. The age limitations for this exam
ination are as follows: Clerks, minimum,
Is years TO no limit. Carriers, 81 to 40
years. No application will be accepted
for this examination unless filed with the
undersigned, on the proper blank. before
the hour of closing business on Monday,
May %, 1897. Applications should be
filed promptly in order that time may re.
main Tor correction if necessary The
commission takes this opportunity of
stating that the examinations are open to
all reputable citizens of the United States
who may desire to enter the service,
without regard to race or to their 'polit-
ical or religious affiliations. All such
citizens are invited TO apply. They shall
beeXamined, graded, and certified with
entire impartiality, and wholly without
regard 60 any consideration save their
efficiency, as shown by the grades they
obtain in the examination. For applicn-
ton blanks, full instructions, and infor-
nation relative to the duties and salaries
of the different positions. apply to
ERNEST l.. STONE, Secretary Board of
Examiners, Postal Service, Roanoke, va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
\ PROCLAMATION.

Mayors Office, Roanoke, April ., 1897.
Notice is hereby given to all owners and
occupiers of property in the city limits,
that they will, under the general health
regulations, be required to thoroughly
clean and, where necessary, to lime their
premises, between this date and the first
of May, 1897, The sanitary Inspector
and police officers will be instructed to
enforce the sanitary laws of the city, aud
tlust that all citizens may see the ne
cessity of placing our city in II clean and
neutrality-suspicious. before the approach of
warm weather. Respectfully
w. *. ANDREWS, Mayor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Sundry silky Things
for Commencement Wear,

If You care to save II few dollars when
you purchase your commencement outfit,
it will pay to study this list.
Heavy White Satin Duchesse, 2l-inch,
only 75c, worth 81.
Excellent grade China Silk, % inch,
white and cream, Soc.
White China SILK, a2-inch, actually
worth SOC, for Poe.
Very fine real Japanese Silk, white
only. 3G inches wide, positively worth
zoe, here ly SOC.
Pure Silk Mul!s, is inch, white, cream
and all colors, here it's only soc.
Chiffons in I'LL coors and widths
Embroidered Chiffons in white, mails
ana black.
4S-inch Mousseline he 'Scic, black ami
colors, only zoe yard.
white 'Brocaded India Silk, 22-inch,
worth Zoe, here 59c.
Lovely Tnsel Gauze Net, all colors, "A .
irch, here only 45c yard.
Spangled Nets and Beaded Nets, black
and colors
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Coming and Going.

Taylor r. Peck, of Fincastie, is visiting
the family of Capt. j. Il. Peck on Church
street.
G. l. Lunsford left yesterday for Albe-
marie county to adjust fire losses of some
of his fire insurance companies.
Wyatt Webster was in. Salem yesterday.
to Salem yesterday.
The following people of Fincastle were
in the city yesterday: Miss Anna Burger,
Miss Sallie Austin, Miss Bessie Burah,
Miss Mable Switchcr, Mr.. g. ID. Britt,
II. III. Cush.
Mrs. j. l.. Daddow has gone TO Lynch
burg to visit her n other, Mrs. Mamie D.
Sholes.
Miss Eta Bloxton, of APPROXIMATION
county, is visiting her brother at EOS
Roanoke street.
Mrs. c. NJ. Fortune, Mrs. C. L. Rohrer,
Mrs. Annie Hall and Mrs. Il. II. Stewart
returned home yesterday afternoon from
Baltimore, Hagerstown and Williams
port after pleasant stay of n few days.
Mrs. Lene Joined them at Basic City after
visiting Hugerstown and Staunton and
other places.
Miss Dora Hora Hughes and Miss Car
rie Mccoy, of Washington Court House.
Ohio, and Miss Jennie Layman, of Bote-
tourt. near Coyner's Springs, are visiting
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Ramsey ut Mrs. Bladen's, No.
81 Seventh avenue s. w.
J. C. Nesbitt left yesterday on the noon
train for Harrisburg, Pa.
Deputy Marshal Green, of Lynchburg,
was in the city yesterday.
j. Il. Bowles, chief clerk ut the Maple
Shade Inn, ut Pulaski, is in the city.
II. r. Coleman, of. Bluefield, formerly IL
citizen Of Roanoke, was in the city yes
terday.
II. j. Gregory, of Austinsville, was IL
guest ut the st. James yesterday. -
Councilman JAS. 2. Woods left yester-
day ON a visit to New York.
Miss Taylor, of Wilmington, n. c.. is
on visit to her sister, Mrs. Jellison, ut
114i South Jefferson street.
W. ~. Charping of Mississippi, was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
w. p. Barley, of Brugh's Mill, was in
the city yesterday
Mr.. Scatchard, of the Norfolk and
Western purchasing agents Office, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Haydec Mills, of Hollns, is OH 1,
visit to friends in the city.
Major j. Hogc Tyler passed through
the city yesterday for points east.
Major j. Taylor Ellyson was OH No. 5
yesterday morning en- route to the south
western eXtremities Of the State in the
interest of his gubernatorial candidacy.
Misses Grace and Lulu Buford and Miss
Elva Luck are on a visit to friends in
Washington.
City Auditor Jas. A. McFall returned
yesterday from visit to Kansas City,
Mo.
1t is quite a compliment 10 Miss Kate
Hull Bundy, the pianist for the ccacie5 Of
the Roanoke Choral Society to be given
or Nay 18th, that the manufacturer of
the Behr Bros. pianos have offered to
send one of their finest concert grands
from New York for this special occasion.
She is we'll Known in New York rs Phil
adelphias most accomplished pianist.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
TIE STATE NORMAL.
A Graduate of Hollins Elected to the
Chair of History and Literature.


Farmville, Va, April "a. Especial y
The most Important business transacted
at yesterdays meeting of the trustees of
the Normal School here was the election
of teacher to succeed Miss Clara T.
Vickroy, who has taught history and lit.
eraturc in the school for five years. Miss
Nickroy resigned several months ago OH
account of ill-health. She filled the posi-
uion ably, and her resignation was ac-
cepted with regret.
Miss Edna V. Molfctt, who will succeed
her, is Il resident of Richmond. where she
has taught for four years. Miss Moffett
comes highly endorsed by the president
and faculty at Nassar and the leading
teachers of Richmond. She is n gradu-
ate of Hollins, and an A. B. of Nassar
Since February Miss Martha Kennerly,
a graduate of this school, has had charge
of the classes in history and English lit
erature, and has done most efficient and
acceptable work.
The plans for new building submitted
by Mr.. Higham, of Richmond, were &C
cepted by the trustees almost without
modification. 1t is expected that this
building will be finished by the 18TH of
next September.
Last night the annual dinner to mem
bers Of the board and faculty passed off
very pleasantly. The. trustees present ut
the meeting were: Gen, William b. Talia-
ferro, Hon. John L Massey, Gen. George
j Pad0ley, Col. J. p. Fitzgerald, Judge
j. L. .Tredway, Hon. Robert Turnbull,
j. S. Ware, John Jackson, NJ. Glennan
and Judge A. ID. Watkins.
To-day has been spent in visiting class
ROOMS and inspecting the premises. They
expressed themselves as greatly pleased
with the change of the time of the meet
ing from June to April.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Pearls and Laces.

You will want some of these to add
briliancy, breeziness and beauty to your
commencement, evening or wedding
gown.
Pretty Pearl Trimmings, not too clab.
crate, lie, Gee and 25c yard. All kinds
of silk laccs
Pretty Pure Silk Lace, inches wide,
only loo, actual value Poe.
Pure Silk Lace, 8 inches wide, 22c.
Pure Silk Lace, 12 inches wide, only
Poe, positively worth SOC.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Pretty WashahIes Breezy. Soft.

The greatest sale of these beautiful
breezy stufs ever inaugurated outside
veritable metropolis is now in progress.
Big additions of beautiful Organdies
this week.
Corded Mimosa at 6 &c, instead of 1Oc.
32.inch Organdie Duchesse, at SC, in
stead of 10 Ice.
36 inch Printed Batiste for waists and
wrappers, in weight just between Organdie
and Icrcale, only 10c.
a dozen or more of the new and popular
sorts at IL lee
Beautiful Organdies that almost take
your breath away, only 10 Lee instead
of 25c.
Exquisite French Organizes at 25c, in.
steal of 33c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Gents Wear.

A man is no less gentleman because
he saves all that's to be saved in the plr-
chase of his furnishings. Gents big
Puff Scarfs, made of fire summer silk,
the 50c sort, to go at half, only 25c each
Excellent grade Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, at 25c, or SOC suit.
Fine French Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, the SOC sort, are here only soc
piece, DR. 3 for 81.
Mems Cambria Night Shirts, trimmed,
worth 50c, here 81 Lee. See them.
Mems Night Shirts, the best on earth
for the price, don't fai' to see them, 4Sc.
Boys Night Shirts, nicely trimmed,
real good Muslin, only 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Domestic roin3s.

30 pieces fine Zephyr Bingham, IL for
mer IL &c quality. beautiful dress styles
for ladies and childrer's wear, only Sc,
big value.
So pieces Fine Dress Bingham in the
new spring styles, selling nowhere less
than Sc it's here in all its beauty for
only 6 / &c.
Elegant Percalcs in all the new print
inGs, 80 inches wide. only Sc.
Best Shifting Prints for shirt waists,
&c yard.
Pride of the West Muslin, instead of
II l.2c, here only Zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Ducks of XII Sorts.

y great Duck season is already assured,
if heavy advance sales auguy anything.
White Basket Duck, here only 10c,
worth II &c.
White Duck, extra linen finish, the
great favorte for skirt-and blazer suits,
IL 1-2c.
Fast Black Fine Russian Duck,
II Lee.
Fine Navy Russian Duck. II &c.
Novelty Russian Duck, II &c.
Magnificent line of the new things in
tailor made Suitings and Cycle Suit
ings, at II | &c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
|COlorel Shirts.

Business men need Shirts
that won't show dust and dirt
at the close of the day. My
Colored Shirts meet the need.
They have link cuffs, attached
or detached, and are worn
with white collars. There are
three sleeve lengths, short,
medium and long. They look
business-like, but they look
"swell," too.
They are roc, $l.00, S1.25
and $3.50 each, aud they fit to
perfection.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Breezy Black Goods.

Unusual values are tn be found here
32-inch Black Sheer Idinn Linen, only
10c, worth IL Lee.
Sheer Black India Linen full 10 inches
wide, only II l2c.
Fine Black French Batiste, the lie sort,
here only IL &c.
Fine French Organdie, black. 9 Yards
wide, instead Of SOC. here only SOC.
Finer grades Black French Organdie,
, yards, ut 42c and SOC.
Fine Swiss Organdic in Black, 80
inches, 1jc and 20c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

Notice is hereby given that for the cree
ton or Improvement of any building
within the city limits II permit must be
obtained from the city engineer, in &c.
cordance with the building laws of the
city. The prescribed penalty will be en-
forced for any violation of this provision
of the ordinance.
j. II. WINGATE,
City Engineer
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25

All persons troubled with coughs,
colds, hoarseness, sore throat, etc, will
find Immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers,
singers, etc, are invited to try them
One of these drops put in the mouth be-
fore going to bed looscns the ph!egm and
causes the patient. to.enjns II comfortable
nights rest. For sale by J. j. Catogni,
Salem avenue confectioner.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
White Pique.

There IS an unusual demand for White
Piquc and Marseilles for ladies' suits and
separate skirts, We have just put in a
big line. See them.
Fine French Wets at IL &c, lie, 2Oc,
cs5c and 33c yard
taFine Figured French pique at SC and
French Figured Marseillcs at 1s1.ec
2Oc and 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE FIRST WARD.-At the request
of many friends, announce myself II cnn.
didate for the position of Counti lman
from the First ward and respectfully So
licit your vote IN the Democratic primary
election on May the 9th next Respect
fully, j. II. CUTCHIN.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Black Silks.

We mention here but partial list of
the unapproachahle values. If you want
black Silk Waist or Skirt or Gown
don't let this opportunity pass UNDECIDED.
Black Brocaded Duchesse, all silk, 81
inch only 50c, worth 60c.
$ pieces Black Brocaded Duchesse, 90
inch, worth SOC, now 75c.
pieces 22-inch Black Brocaded OUCH
esse, exquisite, large designs, only 81,
worth S1.25. See them.
Black Moire Velour for separate skirts,
27.inch, only 81.
Brocade Grenadine, new designs, A
inch, only 81 yard.
44-inch Satin striped 'Mousseline',
Grenadine, the latest and most beautiful
thing for overdresses, $3.50 yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
Sun Bonnets.

just received another big stock of la.
dies misses and children's sun bonnets
in small checks and plain coors, pink,
blue, cardinal. navy and black, beauti-
fully laundered. Get them now, we will
have no more this season, only 25c each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25
OGicc: HOG Jefferson Street.

There were only two cases in the police
court yesterday morning, two colored
mon for drunk and disorderly. They
were fined SO. so each.
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute
baseball club is stopping at the popular
St. James.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-25

% Point d. Esprit I4aces. New Point
Venise Laces. Velenciennes Laces. ALI
over Laces, Is and go inches vide, SOC
to'$2 yard.
Have you seen the lovely Gauze Rib
bonss Come in and see them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04
TIE USE OF TIE APHONE.
IT is AN INVALUABLE ADJUNCT TO CREW
TRAINERS AND OTHERS

IT IS AN INVALUABLE ADJUNCT TO CREW
TRAINERS AND OTHERS.
The reports of the rowing contests have all
contained reference to the megaphone, through
which the various coaches communicated with
the crews, and accounts from the training head
quarters had similar references. The simple in
strument is found to be valuable a means
Of communication that ii is now looked upon as
a part of the necessary paraphernalia in row.
ing contest. The megaphone is simply large
cone from thirty to forty eight inches long,
made Of waterproof fibre or light metal The
voice Of person speaking into the small end is
carried easily distance Of a mile. while a loud
CALL when neither wind Instructions inter-
fere may be heard on the water, in open coun-
try along the shore a distance OF two miles.
The instrument is often used as a receiver
also. The small end is placed at the ear. and
sounds from a distance which would otherwise
be inaudi,Jlc can be heard distinctly. The in
strument is usually held in the hands Of the per-
son who uses it, like a speaking trumpet, hut it
is constructed so that it can be fixed to tripod
or a swivel and the person using it may remain
seated and direct it to any point. BY means OF
the megaphone the audiences at nearly all OPEN
winners, and at these places as well as in the
rowing world it has become an Invaluable in
strunlent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04
TRAINING BLOODHOUNDG.
From The Cripple Creek Guide.

From The Cripple Creek Guide
1.-THE dogs! The dOgs!'
The cry of agonzed al prehension was stimuli
taneOus with the appearance Of man with
disheveed hair, distorted features and the tort
ure of fear in his eyes, who leaped from the
arroyo and dashed past with the speed OF the
wind. The horror of the situation struck me
dumb and palsied my nerves The yelps of the
swift-approacbng dogs beat on my ears like
the roar of cannon, and the pressure on my brain
was like that of a man drowning in forty faith
o.ns of water l tried to run, and million
rains shot through my limbs as though had
been shocked by powerful electric battery L
was only conscious of one fact, an that was That
1 stood directly in the path of a pack of blood
hounds, taught by instinct and training to tear
human bipeds to pieces The knowledge that
they would only attack the man they were dele
gated to hunt down did not occur to me. 1T
only came TO me when the pack dashed past in
full cry The dogs paid no more attention to me
than if had bctn one of the sagebrushes OF the
plains.
Strength and sensibility came back as quickly
as they had deserted me- and followed the
dogs at top speed to learn the fate OF the fleeing
convict 4 hundred yard dash brought in
sight of the racetrack stables and within hear
ing of a chorus that made my blood run cold
The dogs had caught sight OF their game ana
were yepng like pack of hellhounds a dozen
horsCmen and stable boys were shouting at the
dogs and trying to turn HIM from the fugi-
tive's track. But terribly clear and distinct
above these sounds came the maddened shrek
Of the convict, who was plunSing in headlong
fashion toward the open door Of one of the
stables. 1t was evident ms strength was ALMOST
gone but he dashed through the stable door and
i heard the key turn in the rusty lock while The
dogs were still several yards away.
The horror was still upon me when the head OF
the convict appeared at the open window ten feet
above the ground, and, to my amazement, he
greeted the people and dogs below with jeerlng
laugh That was dead easy one" he said, still
laughing Il could have been here ten minutes
ago but | wanted &c give you fellows scare.
The dogs recognized the man they had been
puisuirg and made frantic efforts to reach him
They jumped toward the window, striking
against the side Of the barn and railing back,
while they yelped and hOwled in impotent rage
until the foam streamed from their red chops.
I appealed to the stablenlan for an eXp!ana-
tion but al! could get out OF him was. II hey re
irving the dogs, | reckon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

learning his mission she exclaimed but
monument is nearly completed III i,oinc =, ci,,
nrIv Danish sculptor living in the Eternal cry.
NJ l.. Hasselriis." This news. which appear.u
in the Frankfort paper. and Was reproduce ~
other German ard Austrian journals aruuS'u
curiosity as no one had heard OF any proJeN'
for a monument to Heine or Of an order having
been given for on go .,-,s
For several days l. with some iIiehus
.oarched in vain FOR tDc Danish sculptor. III
"rJer 10 obtain an explanation OF the mystery
hnt finally yesterday found his studio in me
VicoIo san Nicolo di Toientino. lie occupies
,'nsuy fer Denmark among which is one to An
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

scarcity Of room. and believe that the busi-
ness part of Fifth-ave. would be more popular
thoroughfare IL some Of the blocks were arcaded
II am rather sorry that the matter Of widen
Ing Ann-st. was postponed until after January
l. While was not prepared to vote to widen
the street, think should not have parted
with the privilege Of doing so IL within the next
four months we became convinced that it was
for the best interest of the city to make the
change. believe that the Board Of Street I'm
provement is quite as able and conscientious a
body as ever will pass upon the subject, and
fear that the circumlocution which will have to
be undergone under the new charter may pre-
vent many Improvements that are needed at
once"
The Tribune's plan has been spoken of so much
since the Ann-st Improvement was postponed
that it is likely to come before the proper au-
thorties in official form when the matter is again
considered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04
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NETWORK TRIBUNE ILLUSTRATED SUPPLEMENT.

dersen and one OF really remarkable character
to Christopher Columbus. destined for roman
Catholic church in America. Columbus. SIDE ny
side with figure OF Christ, Is represented as the
Apostle Of Chystendcm To the Indians. In the
centre Of the sculptors first room stands the
model of the statue Of Heire, which is certainly
the artists masterpiece. The poet IS represented
seated in the closing days Of his life, when he
had no longer strength 20 raise his eyellds lbs
face has calm, serene expression. ard he holds
in his right hand pen, and In his left 4 roll,
with his famous verses beginning was Whilst
du einsame Thrine?' what wilt thou. solitary
tearD This statue was designed by Hasse!-
rjis at time when he was in stata OF financial
stress. He exhibited it at the first Worlds EN-
hihifion in Vienna over twenty-five years ago,
heina awarded for il the Fire Arts medal. How
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

ever no purchaser turned up, except that on the
last day of the exhibition n gentleman wished 10
buy not the statue. but only the cast, which me
artist refused to let him have.
So the statue remained for twenty years in his
studio until one day Count IIohenwart Ger
Iachsten in whom he thought he recognized the
gentleman who long before desired the cast
came asked the price, and vent away. seven
months later he returned and bought the statue,
but ithout revealing for whom, and it was only
on going to Corfu on the invitation OF the En-
press of Austria to her Villa Achilleon, that he
vas confronted by his own work. anu found the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

sovereign of anti-.'emitc Austria fervent ad-
rnirer Of the Semitic poet. When asked by the
Empress how he liked the site. h. replied that
no better could have been chosen. Then the
Empress. ~ Hasseriis tells me, went on poetl-
caiy describing her villa, pointing 10 the
expresses and olive trees and saying that all
around there was such on atmosphere OF peace
as could only hope to find in a cemetery. III
this word that caused the Danish sculptor
To- conceive the idea of monument for the
lonely grave in Paris. The work, which Is now
nearly completed consists of a pedestal OF
Carrara marble. surmounted by an obelisk ana
bust of the poet, with the same verses as on the
former statue.