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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01
THE OUTLOOK BRIGHTER.

While the country generally is still in
n state of business depression, there has
been decided improvement in the bus
mess situation of Roanoke within the
past sixty days. There are of course none
of the conditions of u general boom, but,
on the other hand, there are gratifying
evidences that the outlook for this city is
growing brighter every day. Since the
spring opened at least thirty new homes
have been erected here, while the spros-
poets are that before the close of the
building season this number will be more
than doubled. The demand for houses
by renters is greater than the supply, and
the sales of real estate are continually
improving. Employment is much easier
to obtain than 1T was u year ago, and
there has been a noted revival in every
department of industry and trade. Men
are. not, as rule, so respondent as they
were in 1896 and for n few years previous
to that time; but are looking forward
with confidence to n general revival of
business, which will bring with it sub
stantial and permanent prosperity to this
city and section.
Already there has been a marked i'm.
provemcnt in the coal mining regions,
and that this will help to bring about
like condition in this locality everybody
acquainted with the real conditions very
we'll knows. Many of the mushroom en-
terprises started in the Southwest in
sloughing of of these excrescences has
come an Improvement in the general con-
ditioE, which is sure to be followed by a
steady recuperation and complete
healthfulness that will carry the country
forward to the great future in store for
it. Men who have travelled all over the
country have returned in the past week
and unhesitatingiy say that there are
more evidences of--progress visible right
here in Roanoke than in any place they
have seen. There must be cause for
every effect, and the causes of this i'm
provement here are many.
Roanoke is the uatulal outlet for the
trade of an immense section, and in some
parts of that section there are already
signs of increasing activity. Nor are the
people here dependent on any onr thing
for prosperity. and while it must he adj
mitted that the Norfolk and Western
railroad contributes most largely to the
support of the city, yet the energetic
and progressive men of Roanoke have
spared no effort to add to its industries
its trade and it's commerce. They have
from the beginning. worked together as
one man for the general welfare. and with
such a spirit animating it's people and
one of the finest agricultural sections in
the State around it, there is nothing but
the direst calamity that can permanently
retard its growth or dwarf IT'S develop
ment. Hence, the people here look to the
future with confidence. They have full
faith in each other and in the possibili.
ties of the Magic City, and, whenever it
is necessary, will join hands with will
to promote the interests of the commu-
nifty. With such spirit--and IL city so
advantageously situated there need be no
Prise ut the progress already mani
tested by Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

Senator Platt, of New York, favors a
stamp tax on checks, leases, receipts, ETC.,
Instead of n beer tax in the tariff bill, and
will vote accordingly. He estimates that
such tax would yield q revenue of at
least $25, 100000. 1t would certainly be
much more popular than tax on beer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01
"A WILMINGTON FIRE.

Wilmington, N. C. May 3l.-The large
and beautiful Heminway-. building, a
wooden structure, which Occupied nearly
half block, owned by the county and
which was used rs II public school for
white children, was destroyed by fire
early this morning. The loss is SIT. 900
and the insurance $4,000.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

General Weyler claims to. have killed
ninety thousand Cuban rebels since hos
tilities began and to have wounded as
many more. AS nearly all of these men
were slain by Weyler's mouth only, it
might with truth he said that in killing
his enemies he used the same weapon that
Sampson did upon the Philistines
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01
THE TAILORS' STRIKE.

Conflicting Statements..as to the Situation
Yesterday.
New York, May 3l.-The third week of
the tailors' strike began to.day. Both
sides claim the advantage. The strikers
declare that one hundred and nifty con-
tractors, employing twenty five hundred
tailors, have-signed the new agreement
and are working this morning
Thirty more contractors will sign to-
morrow. The leaders OF the opposition
declare that II large number of the strik-
ers returned this morning under the ,old
agreement.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

The sultan of Turkey wants to hold
Thessaly and says the ISlamic pressure is
so great that he cannot abandon this
claim. 1t is strongly limited that Ger
many is at the bottom of this movement,
and in pleading the demands of the Mo
hammedans that Thessaly be held the
sultan is only playing n double game
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

1t is now said that Mr.. Calhor will be
named by the administration as the Sue
cessor of Consul General Lee in Cuba.
As General Lee seems to be doing his
duty in faithful and fearless manner it
seems pity to make any changes in that
direction
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01
SOUTHERN PREsBYT TEXANS.
The General Assembly Adjourned at
Charlotte Saturdny

Charlotte Saturday.
Charlotte. N. c., May .31.-The thirty
sixth General Assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian Church was dissolved Sat
urday, after session of ten days
The morning was devoted to disposing
of reports and resolutions The assembly
paid DIR. Goetchins, the moderator, II
handsome tribute, testifying to his ability
and efficiency. Most of the commission.
crs have left for their homes.
The assembly was notable one in
many respects. There were eleven ex-
moderators present. The next assembly
will be held at New Orleans.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

The Spanish newspapers are always
telling their readers how easy it would be
for Spain to whip the United States if
their Government should once put on it's
fighting clothes; but country that can.
not conquer less than fifty thousand
rebels in Cuba would make very poor
show ''doing up'' Uncle Sam.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01
DANGER! + s !: s. \:
ger to which the Expectant Moth
er is exposed and the foreboding
with which she looks forward to
the hour of woman's seyerest trial.
M Others riend

so assists Nature that the change
goes forward in an easy manner,
without the violent protest of
Nausea, Headache, etc. Gloomy
forebodings yield to hopeful anticipa-
quickly and with little pain. is left
strong to joyously perform the high and
holy duties now devolved upon her, and
the time of recovery shortened.
Sent by Mall IN receir, Of price PER BOTTLE Book
'TO EXPECTANr MOTHERS mailed Free. containing
valuable inform alton and voluntary testimonials
THI RRADFiELD REGULATOR coz. ATLANTA. GA.
SOLD az AL DRUGGISTS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

j. S. SHANER'S Kentucky horseshoe
ing shop, 307 West Salem avenue. is the
place to take your horses when they need
attention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

There is an Indian chief in British
America called Almighty Voice. He
must be as great a talker as Senator Till
man, of South Carolina, or Senator Nor
gan, of Alabama,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

WHEN your horses need shoeing try J.
S. Shaner, BOT West Salem avenue He
understands his business thoroughly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to Cure. 25c. For sale by Chas Lyle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

If you once use it you will never again
be without it. Ponds Extract is nature
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

DON'T BE SHODDILY SHOD
BACHRACH, the twin store shoe man,
can sell you the best shoes In town for tho
least money. Fine stock in both stores.
Salem avenue and also on jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.--One good buggy and
harness, and good family horse, all for
$50. Apply at SOB S. Jefferson street.
5 % 1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, 25 cents
supper, 25 cents. Meal tickets, 81 j.
j. Catogpi's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

JUST RECEIvED-2OO pounds old
fashioned Marsh Mallows, the best; good
for sore throat. In half-pound boxes, 20
cents; one. pound boxes, 40 cents !. j.
CATOGNI
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

Strawbelr ny Ice Cream made of fresh
at j. j. Catogni's
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01

Bread. Rolls, Cinnamon Buns hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-01
Just Arrived!

---LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HATS IN
AND SUMNER SHAPES.
BROTHERHOOD MERCANTILE co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
SOCIETY TEN YEARS AGO.

Ten years ago swell event in Wichita
was the Thanksgiving ball given by the
Wichita Boat club. II took place at the
old Crawford. Ten years is a little time
but the names of those present sound
strange today. This is the list as given
in the Eagle at the time: Messrs Harry
Gordon. Frank Cunningham, H. H.
Parker, U. 5. Hougland, ". E. Cham
hers, Mr.. Gardener, DR.. Mckee, A. $.
Munson, Frank Peavey. Mr.. Boring. ".
B. Foutz. W. C. Vorhis. s. c. Heyman,
W. G. Jones. Paul Jones, o. B. Stocker
II. ]. Mater. Henry Rossler, I. H. Het-
finger, Mr.. Harrington, Harry Bancroft,
Eugene Garrett, H. H. Hettinger, NJ.
Humphrey, Howard Case, Mr.. Garst,
Fred Bentley. H. II. Hess. c. H
Koetsch. George Mcdonald, Phipps, Os-
car belong, w. Mckenzie, W. c. L.
Miller, B. P. McNair. Mr. Hotckins;
Misses Addie McVickar Carrie Usher
Millie Sappenfield, Marion Niederlander,
Mslinda Ross, Maud Brennan. Cora
Miller. Emma Smith. Mary Miller, Ella
Harvey. Grace Jewett. Sadie York. Lii
liam Boyd, Tella Tusch. Lille Brennan,
Lucy Mater. Lena Roasler. Ida Grove,
Renetta Ross, Miss Brandon. Kate Muir
dock. Fife Cave, Matte Fabrique,
Mossie Baldwin, Octavis Hobbs, Josie
Cody. Bcrtha Niedeylander. Gyp. Elder.
Arlie Mcknight, Miss Robb, and Mr.
and Mrs. Murray Myers, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Smyth. Professor and Mrs. Beal.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Boyd. Judge and
MIS-. Martin. Mr.. and Mrs. ". P. Bull
ara, Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Pool
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
TOWN COW IS GONE.

When will property owners Of resident
froperty abandon the barbous idea OF
fences in front of their property. There
Are a number of nice homes in the city
that have ram-shackle, tumbled down,
dingy painted old fences, banked up
with leaves and rubbish, which If torn
sway, would greatly enhance the beauty
of the property. The building and main
4enance of a fence in front OF property
Is an expense. utterly unnecessary. Tear
them out. Wake up; have some pride
about you. Don't be back number.
Keep up with your neighbors in beauti-
flying your grounds, and keeping them
clean
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
PNEUMATIC TUBE AT COURT
HOUSE.

Since the Inauguration Of the Pattsr-
son daily balance system az the court
house II has been proposed 70 PIT in a
pneumatic tube between the office q The
clerk and treasurer Al tax receipts
must now oe countersisned by the clerk
and charged to the treasurer. When
the money is paid IN 20 the treasurer
ne wiz put the receipt into the tube
and whisk Il 10 the clerks of-ice 20 Dc
caunte-s.gaei- BY the time The owner
., the paper calls al the clerks counter
his paper Is ready for aim. or he can
wait a. ne desk Of the treasurer 9 nln-
u,e ami the Instrument viii ccns back.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
DIR. sHuLTz's QUEER DREAM.

Six months ago DR.. Shultz, state fish
commissioner, had wonderful dream
which he asked the writer to note down
and afterward make public II II should
come true A great white figure appear
ed In a dream and a violent death. That
was one night and DR.. Schulz didn't
think much about it, But the next night
In vivid dream the same figure appear
ed again and made the same prediction.
The next morning DR.. Shultz told the
writer to note it down. He did. The
six months have passed. Charles Hat
ton is still on earth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
WICHITA TOO MERCENARY.

A man living outside OF Wichita writes
into this office and criticizes Wichita in
a friendly spirit. He says that Wichita
is a good convention town. but that in
ably after a convention Wichita pa
pers commence TO GLOW about how much
money the visitors left in town He
says ii is a poor way to treat visitors,
and in his individual case always makes
him angry.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
WHAT OF THE o. NJ. RI

inquiry develops tast there is nothing
left of the Q. NJ. B. in Wichita This
was a secret society formed for the fur
thsrsnce of resuhmission in the mids, %
the Tiger Bill fight. AT one time II had
1900 members. and was by far the big
gest organized movement; Wichita has
ever known waen the fight made by
Tiger Bill ended the o. NJ. B. at this
point dwindled away.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
ART IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

An earnest effort is being made by
prominent educators in this country 10
stimulate love of art and familiarity
with the best examples OF artists work.
With this in view many dealers in ar:
are making exhibits in the art schools
Of objects suitable for the decora ton OF
the public school rooms. and pupils are
evincing the benefit derived from con-
tact with the beautiful and inspiring
work of gifted artists. Wichita is not
behind In this idea, for in the High
school rooms You may find fine copy OF
Alma Tadema's Reading from Home"
which was such a fayorite at the world =
fair; large photograph OF Raphaers
"Sistine Madonna" the gem OF the
Dresden gallery: the head Of Michael
Angeles David" now in the Fine Arts
Academy in Florence: a modern St
Cecilia, and portraits OF several OF our
best poets. Each room brings a picture
each year and great interest is takenin
the selection OF these pictures, both by
teacher and pupils.
KANSAS MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.
1t is not generally known in this city
tnat Clarence Smith is the originator
of the Kansas Municipal association. an
organization Of the officers OF cities Of
the first class and the county officers Of
counties In which such cities are iocat-
ei. In 1893 Mr. Smith suggested the
matter ID the mayor OF Wichita and
they talked Il over. II was decided 10
60 10 work and try 70 get up an orgsni-
cation Of the state. and accordingly let
tar= were written 10 Mayor Barnes OF
Kansas City. Kan, and NUMBER or
other city officers over the state. As
result Mr.. Barnes issued an invitation
for convention OF ely and county Off
GERS in Kansas City. and the result Tas
the present municipal league OF which
Bsfie Wagner 81 Atcaison Is president
and Clarence Smith Is secretary Nj
Smith has just issued call for another
CONVEX. iol-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
HAVE FAITH AND PATIENCE.

There is property in Wichita that has
never been for sale. In many cases this
property is held by rich estates which
can afford TO hold ii indefinitely One
instance is known where man bought
a lot for coo. Since then similar lots
located near it have been sold for $500.
But the owner OF the $4,000 lot says he
gave that for IL ana ne viii never sell i
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
REAr. ESTATE MEN sPUNKY.

Wichita real estate dealers no longer
hang on mems necks TO get them 70
buy. Yesterday a prospective buyer
said to real estate man:
This squirt will not last. The town
will die again.
See here said the real estate man.
You can take that property or let 1t
alone. II you don't want il somebody
eisa will take it. 1t VIII not 50 beg
ging."
The speaker thought moment and
said:
- guess I'll take it,"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
ADVERTISING WICHITA BIG.

Wichiia IS getting some valuable adj
ver;ising in curious way. The RePue-
Mcan national committee at Washing
ton furnishes thousands % papers in
the United States with articles show
ing thst prosperity is returning. Re
Gently ". 3, Stevens of the St Louis
Globe Democrat wrote UP Wichita.
painting the revival here in rosy colors.
The national committee took this write
up, printed it. and il mas been published
far ana near. from Maine u California.
in small weekly papers. having in the
aggregate millions OF readers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
A VERY FEW KICKERS.

There is in Wichita a quota OF kick
ers VINO have settled back on the convic-
ton that Wichita will never be any big
ger than she is today. When the town
begins 10 go forward by leaps and bounds
these same croaking individuals will be
the vildest-eyed people in town and will
be the most extravagant boomers. 1t
was the same way in 1887.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
posroFFrcr CLOCK NEEDED.

Jerry Simpson can reclaim some OF his
lost followers in Wichita by laying down
on the postofice department at WASH
ington this winter and persuading it TO
put clock in the tower Of the Federal
building here. The town has waited for
it until il has lost patience. A good
clock would cost but very little and If
the government is pushed some will
place one there.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
GEORGE LOCKE SLATED.

Il is said that the next county chair
man % the fu,ion forces in Sedgwick
county will be George Locke, now assist
ant postmaster. George Locke is ac-
credited with being the .meothest poll
tician and organizer on the fusion side
It is also said that he is after Sam
Amidon's scalp, but this is probably idle
rumor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
ALL ARE MAKING MONEY.

There i. not a wholesale house in
Wichita that is not making big money.
There is room for othey jobbing houses
and they will come. Nichita's territory
contains more people than the country
which Denver supplies. ana there is no
reason why Wichita should net, as
wholesale point, surpass Denver.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
MIR FORD HAS FEELINGS.

Mr.. Ford, of Hamilton county, Kan,
who has 500 acres in alfalfa, and is
large cattle raiser, was in the city dur
ing the past week attending the Scot
tish Rite reunion. While some of the
degrees were being conferred it was no.
ticed that Mr. Ford frequently took his
handkerchief from his coat and dried
his eyes One gentleman VINO was pres
ent went UP 10 Mr.. Ford and, introduce
ing himself, said: You must be very
much impressed, Mr.. Ford, with the
solemnity of this occasion" Yes, an
swered Mr.. Ford AT home / am wor-
s1ipful master Of our lodge and I never
can confer this degree without shedding
tears"
This conversation got Mr.. Ford in
reminiscent mood, and ne said: do
you remember reading in the papers
three or four years ago about COW
boy who was at Vicker's theatre in
Chicago. and when the william in the
play started to kin a woman the cow
boy got up and started for the stage to
help the wonan?" When the gentle
man addressed answered in the affirma-
tive, Mr.. Ford said: That was men,
On another occasion while Mr.. Ford
and his wife were attending theatre
in St Louis, in one act little girl was
on piece of supposed ice in the middle
of the river or ocean. The mechanical
effect was so vivid and realistic that
the cake of ice on which the little girl
stood was made to go up and down as
If the waves did 1t. This was too mucn
for Mr.. Ford, and. jerking off his coat,
he turned TO MS wife and said: II must
save her" With that he started for
the stage and was only stopped by an
employee Of the theatre. His feelings are
SO strong and easily worked upon that
for the time being ne is carried off.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
NEW GARFIELD SCHEME.

field University. He says that the coun-
ty could buy the building 10y issuing
thirty year bonds TO be payable in three
installments ten years apart. After the
county hss secured il it could besturned
into a county high school. Each county
in the state can establish a county high
school. Garfield would be trifle big
for county high school.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
HE WANTED A CONFESSION.

Charley Smith was probably the most
interested man in the city when the
celebrated Pearl Bryan murder case
was being tried and ne was greatly dis
appointed when neither Jackson or
Walling made a dying confession or
statement. Charley Smith was we'll &C
quainted with the Bryan family. and
along in the eighties he came to Kansas
with Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley. she being
sister OF Pearl Bryan. He went TO
school with Mrs. Stanley They settled
in the northern part OF the state, but
did not remain in Kansas long. When
they returned to Kentucky, Mr.. Smith
came to Wichita, where ne has since re-
sided.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
UIcH1TA TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.


The first pictuIe Of the Y. NJ. c. A
building, then in course Of construction
was printed in the Eagle.
George Dold arrived in town with an
architect ID begin work on the packing
plant
Russell Harding, then with the Mis-
souri, Pacific, left for the east to get
married.
A big. prairie fire took place north of
town, a spark from motor on the
Wichita and Sububan line causing it.
The Midland railroad gave an excxur-
zion to the city and county officials. j.
p Allen was then mayor.
Scott Corbett telegraphed from New
York that ne had just arrived from
Europe.
Commodore W. C. Woodmsn returned
from Hot Springs, believing that his
health had been restored.
Workmen were constructing the third
story of the Zimmerly building.
Farmer Doolittle was circulating
petition which asked the county com
missioners to begin the construction of
q county court house.
= The plasteYers had begun work on the
Schweiter-M osbacher building.
Milton Stewart was writing letters 10
the Eagle from Jerusalem.
Tom Jewell announced that the brick
work on the new opera house CrawforD
would be furnished that week.
The insurance men met at n. F. Med
erlanders office and decided 10 appoint
a manager for all companies operating
in and from Wichita.
Reverend Charles J. Adams preached
sermon entitled: "The Church Under
Eliza beth-the Greatest and Last of the
Tudors."
Material was purchased by T. Embry
for the rebuilding Of the stock yards,
which had burned down.
Mary E. Merrill, the first woman men,
Der of the Wichita bar, was admitted to
practice.
The fire companies OF the city gave
ball az the old opera house, corner Of
Market and First.
The superintendent of the then new
water works announced that water
would be furnished from the sands OF
the Big river the following week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
WHY NOT A COTTON MILL?

A fortune awaits the man who VIII
gone to Wichita and start cotton mill.
Wichita is within very few miles OF
cotton fields, and one could be made to
pay here very easily. A paying cotton
mill is running at Kearney. Neb., and
another at Denver, both hundreds OF
miles further away from where the cot
ton is raised than Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-11-21
suaw-s SEVENTH DINNER

Thomas Shaw. the music man. VII
fed the boys Of the city on Thalksgiv-
ing day. Mr. Shaw has made great
reputation oy doing this. his Thanksgiv-
ing dinners oeing known all over the
southwest. The dinner next Thursday
viii be the seventh ne has gwen