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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-05
NO vIRTuous MEN IN MISSISSIPPI.

NO VIRTUOUS MEN IN MISSISSIPPI.
McComb City. August "a, printed Septem~
Der Fer seven long. weary, dreary days
We have had rain. 1t was a steady down
pour, day and night. 1t washed away
bridges and made the roads impossible, and
people began 10 talk about Noah, but at
last the sun is out, and we can go on with
the lectures and hunt the joyous niger
as usual. A white man refused to pay a
darby for his work, and the darby tock a
brick and hit the white man a blow on
the head. II killed him. Now the niger
is In tho swamp and the marshal and q lot
OF - men are enjoying a niger hunt. just
the sarl5 a. they did ''befo' the wa" At the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning an
cid gentleman tcld me; III they get that
niger they will give him his pay roll
just the same IS we did a Yankee soldier.
When We made one prisoner we never
said We was going to kill him. We just
laid We WAS going TO give pay roll. and
then we hung hin or shot him.
Did you pay roll many / asked.
"oh, yes. every one we get, and We got
lots. !"
The Mississippian seems To be proud Of
his killing record. The night Waterman
told me he had on his count five negroes
and cae white man young fellow with
& breath Oh him informed me last night
that he had killed FIVE niGgers. II is
nothing TO be proud of, Any ne u3n &c out
and shoot down an unarmed niger and
pe1tune his soul swearing il was done in
self defense. These are Il curious people.
They hold the virtue Of a white woman in
high esteem and assert there is lot a viz
t,anus ne gro woman in the South and yet
they bare these same negro women TO
iuIse their babies and wait on their wives
ala daughters. II begins 20 look TO me
as y there were no viTtuous men in Missis-
spa. 1t might be wroag 10 rob white
nlsn, but rs different with dealing with a
Niger,
There is young lady at the telephone
ofhce, but If you want To raise mob Just
insult one of the white girls by offering
her wages to do huus awoili. Why, she can't
even do her own properly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-05

don't like the State. l hate oppression
and bloodshed, and my opinioa IS that the
Soleh is hehping up big debt that same
day 1t Will have to pay. Is the white man
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-05

Mississippi. oh. Mississippi.
Tire land where ! was born"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-05
aUARrETrE CONCERT.


second OF the star Course of Eater.
t"tnn,ents ny the y. VI. c. 4.
The New York Male ouartstte. accom-,
panied BY Miss Nellie Nichols. reader, APP
pearsd before large audience at Turner
hall last night.
The Young Mems Christian Association
have brought several fine atsrset:oas h.re
recently. but none have exce,ied last
nights concert. AID the large audience
present proclaimed lis enthusiastic ap-
prevail ard appreciation by encoring cvesy
number or the plcrysrsae. except the LIST
The singing Of the New York Male Quar-.
teue = superb. Such blending OF voices
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-05

II is one of the signs that YOU belong TO
the first families that yon are able to rob
end shoot Niger and live On little and
make q great show.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-05

So sings native, and let me add;
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

no ono was killed by the runaway
teara that came tearing down Jefferson
street yesterday afternoon. The wagon
was one OF Pitzer's heavy transfers that
had been doing some hauling in Southeast
Roanoke. Getting loose by some means,
the horses dashed over to Jefferson street
and then down that thoroughfare to the
new Norfolk and Western building, where
they fell in attempting to turn into Shen-
andoah avenue. The Southern Express
Company's wagon was struck aud the
driver thrown out but not hurt. AT the
station the transfer wagon ran against
and broke the tongue of the Virginia
Brewing Company's wagon. Jefferson
street was crowded at the time.
Invitations are out for the usual spring
concert of Hollins on Thursday evening,
April 10, at 1880. Judging from the un-
usual number .ofmen who have received
cards the Roanoke contingency must be
in a little better repute at Hollins this
year.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
stan Gro so hbeauHf eguhruy
o in weH hnressHb
shavea arrived for ssaes SA1DNs'
Wash Goods.

At &c the yard, pretty neat Zephyr
Ginghams for children, worth Zoe.
AT &c the yard, new styles in genuine
Merrimack shirting Prints, nobby
stripes, do not fade.
At Sac, 1900 yards of Merrimack
Printed Dimities, worth - Lee. Selling
like hot cakes.
At - Lee the yard, great lines of the
new figured Wash Fabrics. All the new
large floral designs. Newest weaves in
materials, latest aud prettiest color com
binations. Everyone of them gem.
Assortment endless.
At 15c, 1Sc, 25c, Doc and SOC the yard,
all the newest things in Lattice Weayes,
Printed French Organdies, etc. Great
range of styles.
II you want n pretty wash dress you
will find it nowhere so satisfactory as
here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
SAIENl NEWS
EDWARD JETER. REPORTER.

There were but seven present Mt the
noon day meeting yesterday. - he feed
ing of tie five thousand was considered.
The lesson TO. day begins ut John 6:2D, to
end of chapter; subject, 1.-THE Bread of
Life"
The committee of Salem magisrerial
district has decided to take no steps lead
ing to regular nomination OF can
didates for justice Of the peace and con-
stable. The other magisterial districts
of the county will make nominations by
conventions or mass meetings in the re-
spective districts, il the committees of
those districts deem it advisable, this
plan being more convenient.
News was received here yesterday
morning that the residence and store of
f. B. Wagner, situated just this side of
Newcastle, had burned to the ground.
Col. D. G. 6hanks,w who had the insurance,
left at once for the scene of the burning.
w. II. Ruthrauf, of the Farmers Ma
tional Bank, was out yesterday on his
new wheel, and while probably just a
little modest as yet, he bids fair to make
a scorcher.
An old colored man by the name of
Ben Mnse came to town yesterday to
visit his old friend, Peter S. Bowles, for
whom he worked hack in the fifty's. Ben
is u remarkable negro. he being SO years
old and the father of twenty-four chill
dren.
J. p Saul left Monday for Floyd coun,
ty in the interest of his house.
The pupils of the Salem Graded ana
High School who will participate in the
entertainment to be given in the Town
Hall Friday evening, April 3d. are busy
rehear sing for the event. Gossip Pan
tomine" will be the first and probably the
NEST enjoyable of all the parts. Little
tots will regale as old people. The second
event will be Il play entitled ssThe We'd
ding Trip" in which the larger pupils
will take part. The play is said TO be
| splendid and will itself be worth the SINAI
admission. An interesting and beautiful
feature of the programme will be the
"Flag Drill' in which the little folks
will. represent the different flags of the
nations. "The Gypses Festival will
| be the last on the programme and will
no doubt be the browning event of al
| evening of pleasure.
Miss Edna McCammon left yesterday
| for visit to Bluefeld.-
Miss Essie Wells, of East Radford, i.
at home on a visit TO her fathers family
Rev. H. c. V. Campbell left yesterday
to attend the annual meeting of Presby
| terry, which convenes this year at Bedford
| City.
j. r. G. Brown, Jr., has moved his
family from their Main street residence
to his suburban home on High street.
Sam Stone, of Roanoke, was in the city
! yesterday AFTERNOON on business.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
DOIllestics,

Best quality Lancaster Bingham. no
remnants, no seconds, no imitation, but
the real thing, at &c the yard, worth &c.
Fruit OF the Loom, the real thing, A,
at 6 12c the yard.
Red Calico, fast dye, pretty figures,
best quality, dc the yard, worth &c.
$4,000 yards full yard wide Percales.
novel design, worth Zoe. at Sc yard.
1000 yards of real good, heavy Cotton
Crash for dish towels, at 3 Lee the yard,
usually worth &c.
At 14c the yard, 1914 Unbleached sheet
ing, good heavy quality.
Az 2ec the yard, 10-4 Bleached sheet
ings good, heavy quality.
At SOC each, ID ready made sheets,
best quality sheeting
AT 15c each, good quality, full large
size Pillow Cases, ready made.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Silks ]! Silks !!

We propose to make this Silk Week at
our store and will offer some great values.
Tuesday morning we will open a big
line of new things in Black Silks, in
Peau de Sole, Black Satin Duchessa, Ar
mure Weaves and Figured Silks, and will
offer some exceptional values. If you
want a silk this week Will be your on.
portunty.
At SOC the yard, D pieces more of the
20-inch ChanGeable Taifeta Silks in all
the now dark colors, worth 69c every.
where. These silks are the scarccst thing
in the market and are not to be had
again.
AT Csc, 20inch wide Black Moire Vel.
our Silk, so popular for skirts
AISLE, neat line of colored Moire
Velour Silks for skirts and suits. Very
hobby.
At 49c the yara, pieces pretty Pin
Striped Changeable Taffeta Silks, worth
65c.
At 81 Ice the yard, o2-inch wide real
japanese Silks in nll the leading shades
and black. Very handsome quality.
At 75c the yard, instead of 83c, 5 pieces
of Il new number in Plain Black Peau de
Sole Silk. The best value ever thrown
on the counter at the price.
AT S9c, very heavy wide Plain Black
Satin Duchess, worth everywhere 81.
At 81 the yard, evening shades in
Moire Velour, the most beautiful silk for
evening dresses.
At 75c and 81 the yard, new things in
large figured Black Satin Duchesse for
skirts.
At Coo, sSc, 81 and Sl.2 the yard. all
the late novelties in Figured Tai.eta Silks
for waists. Very newest combination.
At 2jc the yard, superior quality of
real Japanese Wash Silk, All the new
colorings.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Chip Of Two
Here and There.
aAyuKREp ny THE "rnAMr.'

Speculation was rife yesterday morn
& Ing as to what was going on III the Roam.
4 olce and Southern depot. Eeveral police
men, surrounded by large crowd of
small boys and cur dogs, plunged here
and there, yelled, whooped, jumped up
in the air, sat down and did all sorts of
unnatural things. Everyone thought
was intense until the mystery was solved
y by the appearance out Of the crowd of our
y own officer, Gustavus Gee, mounted upon
{ a lady bicycle. Wonder.struck men and
women stood in silence until their admi.
ration got away from them and they
cheered long end loud. That happened
about the time the wheel got away from
the rider and ran into the moro timid
i Merriman aud Griffin, who had ventured
too near. We have read of ranches ana
branches and somessof as have seen them.
We have seen projectoscopes and tin.type
and all sorts of things, but not all of us
have seen Roanoke's "Finest'' trying to
do what the Fathers would have them
do with bicycle. We are to have
mounted police corps, who will scour the
hills in search of malefactors and bring
them to justice strapped on behind their
wheels. There will be q fiat race on Sat
nrday afternoon at A o'clock between
s Officers Gee and Manuel. The city SER
geant will be time keeper.
Councilman Fox intends withdrawing
from the political world at the expiration
of his term in the City Council His
Odd Fellow friends claim for him the
place of Grand Master of the State of
Virginia and there seems to be little
doubt that he will be elected Mt the meet.
ing of the Odd Fellows in Richmond next
week. Mr.. Fox has served long and
faithful term of probation and fully de-
hon foI &c 70 .a lxt
The City Council will lose an efficient. and
most satisfactory member when The re-
tires.
The University of Virginia base ball
club is scheduled to play Yale in Lynch
burg OH Easter Monday. While, owing
to the comparatively small amount of
material to draw from, the Virginia boys
cannot always put a winning team in the
field, they have never failed to MAKE
things interesting for some of the largest
and strongest representatives of other
colleges. 1t is probable TINT reduced
rates could be secured if a large party
from Roanoke could arrange to take in
the game.
The great horse laugh that some one
insisted upon infiicting upon the people
at the most touching places in Rip Van
Wrinkle the other night recalls the story
one of our City Councilmen is credited
with. He said that once while at the Old
Opera House, when some one was doing
the death scene and everything was I'M
usually>quiet and the feeling most in.
tense. some man away back in the audi
ence suddenly jumped up on the seat and
yelled "where in the Ii is my haty'
It's needless to say he got his hat and a
little something else to boot The boot
our councilman always emphasizes as
Z being the OOint n fine iOlya
One of the latterday miracles is that
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Black Dress Goods.

ISL the yard, very fine quality Pure
Silk Warp "Eudora," the incest material
made for II handsome black dress.
At$1e5, Priestly's Silk Warp Crepe
Cloth, most desirable fabric on the mar
ket for handsome mourning dress. II Fl.
AT o5c, o9c, Soc, soc, Soc, roc and Csc
the yard, we are showing the greatest
values in French Serges ever offered cur
customers. See the great values. Can
duplicate any number. in navy blue.
AT 25c, SOC. 5Oc, 75c. SSc, and 81, great
lines of new Figured Brilliantnes. Are
having great sales on these. Have re-
turned to popularity and are now very
desirable. Zee them. Ii III
At 30c, SOC, 15c and SSc, all the latest
Etamine Weaves in the greatest values
you ever saw. All of them popular.
Sales way beyond expectation in this line
At Poe, great lines of Figured Dress
Fabrics in Black. full 3Gx40 inches wide,
worth 35c the yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
A Few Special BaPg aims Now
on Sale.

The SOC Summer Corset at SOC.
The 100 lot of Silk Gloria Umbrellas re.
duced from $1.75 to 1.39.
The great lines of rnlfeta Ribbons at
way down prices.
at 25c.
The Ladies' Imported Black Hosiery
at l5c, instead of 20c the pair.
The extra quality Boys double knee,
double heel and toe stockings at 121.2c'.
instead of lie.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
ELKs ANNIVERSARY.

The members of Roanoke Lodge No.
1917, Is. p. O. e., and q number of invited
guests met in their hall last night tc eel.
citrate the sixth anniversary of the lodge.
Among the number present were Exalted
Ruler j. L. Ward, of Bluefeld Lodge,
and c. S. Angel, G. S. Forsberg, w. r.
Nolle, and j. b. Boyer. of the same lodge.
The meeting was presided over by Chair
man II. A. ellis and the exercises were
opened with selection by II. B. Swartz,
cornet, j. B. Devon, violin and w. B.
Buddo, piano, followed by an overture on
the piano By Mr.. Buddo. H. Scatchard
then sang a solo entitled, "The Storm
Field" and as an encore sang Cloves
Sorrows" Master Eddie Welsh was
then introduced and entertained the audi
ence by a selection on the piano. "Prof. -
Billy Edwards and Mr.. Early, the banjo
and guitar 'coons'' then made their APP
pearance and nearly convulsed the audi
ence by their inimitab'e performances,
Frank Korte, past exalted ruler, then
spoke for a few moments. At this juno.
tnre refreshments were served, which
were enjoyed by the hungry Elks and the
happy visitors. The programme then
continued with the eleven o'clock toast,
followed by musical selections and some
jolly Irish songs by Chas. A. Mitchell.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
.Chifons, Nets and
Grenadines.

OF course you know how much in favor.
all these goods are this season We have
the biggest lines throughout ever shown
here.
PLAIN Gibbons, all shades.
Embroidered Chiffons of all sorts.
Brussels and Novelty Nets of all kinds.
Grenadines in black and coloys See
the great assortment
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14

NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF
EASTER JOURNALS AT JACKS
Two sections, including the magazine
SUPP lement, arrived yesterday. You can
get remaining sections by calling. A few
copies of this magnificent 116. page edi-
tion left &NgG 80 m IN E. IN
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The meeting of the Woman s Auxiliary
will be postponed this week on account of
the union meetings now in progress. The
Yoke Fellows Band Bible classes will
meet as usual this week at $3.50 o'clock.
The board Of directors held on important
meeting yesterday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
Y. NJ. c. A. DEBT.

The Young Mems Christian Association
is far reaching organization. People
all over the world recognize the good 1t
is doing. Citizens of other States have
heard of the work being Accomplishment by
the Roanoke association and are giving
their dollars toward the removal of the
debt Contributions were received yes
terday as follows: knoxville Furniture
Company, Knoxville, Tenn, SO; j. J. Ca
tog Ii. 50; Vermont Marble Co., 81. To-
tai, S.. Grand total to date, 1857. Bal
ance yet to be raised only S043. Next!
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
MIR. ECULL RESIGNS.

Baltimore, April 13.-The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad will lose the services
OF General Passenger Agent Charles o.
Scull. He has rendered his resignation, to
take effect on the 18th.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
French Printed
ChaIIieS.

When we say French Challie we mean
just that. The cloth was madein France
and the printing, as only the French
Can do, was done in Franco, therefore they
are high class dress goods. These are
all of the newest designs. 1t is the incest
fabric ever made for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-14
HOUSE DRESSES, TEA JACKETS
and CHllDREA'S DRESSES.

a dozen or more styles of them, beau
tiful designs. Regular value, soc to G9c
the yard; now on sale at only 45c. See
the assortment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
The Moman'S RcNding Club.

The following is the program for
the meeting ON Monday evening, Oct,
18th.
Holland The Early History and
Charter Towns Miss Phillips.
Philip of Burgundy. l+l9 l46l.--
Mrs. I.udden.
Washington Irving. Sketch. Miss
+. Chandler.
Sleepy Hollow, Reading, -- Mrs.
Jolley.
Quotation Roll Cali, Washington
Irving.
The first meeting of the Woman 5
Reading Club was held AT the resi-
deuce OF Miss Strong Monday even-
ing, Oct. 1. Music, instrumental and
vocal, by Misses Strong and Jackson,
readings from Dickens, Carey and
Wordsworth, by Mrs. John +. Hem
dra, delightfully."- filled the early hours,
Refreshments and social Intercourse
closed the meeting, which was largely
attended and in every way success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
On Oct. IL. IL. md 1H.

DR.. Fred Blankner, who is so well
known to people of this city, will re-
turn to Mineral Point, with office at
Globe Hotel. DR.. Blankner and wife
have n national reputation as expert
painless tooth extractors, and all who
are afflicted with diseased teeth will
have rare opportunity of having
same extracted without pain. Last
fall DR.. Blanker and wife extracted
over one thousand teeth by his origi-
nal method without pain. No chloro-
form, gas or ether to inhalc. No
dangerous drugs used. Nou smile
while having them extracted. ADV.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
CcoMOM>uSk0vy
Hra-N..'-''"------7
LJDDEN s: Co.
fiINEpAL POINT. WIS.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The Democrat 5 long time friend,
Mr.. James Hird, of Livingston, re-
Gently sold his farm of four hundred
acres in the town of Mitfiin. The
price we learn was $35 per acre. Mr..
Hird is still the possessor of quar-
ter section of land.
William Mauger took advantage of
the excursion Saturday and went to
visit his son Thomas Mauger.
Mr.. Will Mauger, of Bloomington,
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mauger, a few days last
week.
Mr.. Samuel kitto, of Bloomington,
visited friends in this city last week.
Rev. 7. Kent next Sunday evening
will preach memorial sermon on
"Neal Dow, Patriot and Reformer.'
Gen. Dow was father of the Maine
Liquor Law, and soldier in the War
of the Rebellion.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rain, of Mifiin,
were visitors in Mineral Point on
last Friday, and Mr.. Rain made The
Democrat a friendly call. He says
that his observations in the city con-
vince him that old Mineral Point is
keeping we'll to the front, and he
thinks the enterprising merchants who
are helping to improve and build up
the city are we'll deserving of patron
age.
The members of the Woman's $ Read
ing Club extend a very cordial invita-
tion to the ladies and gentlemen of
Mineral Point to attend a lecture to
be given by Mrs. Charles Kendall
Adams, of Madison, next week in the
city hall. Notice of day and hour
will be published later. Subject:
''The Women of Shakespeare.
Quarterly meeting services will be
held at the p. NJ church next Sunday.
Love feast at 8 a. M, and the Lords
Supper after the morning service.
Mrs. Samuel J. Wright, who has
been visiting relatives in Mineral
Point, intends to return to her home in
Milwaukee. Her stay here was greatly
enjoyed by her many friends who are
pleased to know that she has always
a good word for her old home city
and notes with pleasure its advance
ment.
Hon. ]. L. O'Connor, of Milwaukee,
was the guest Of Judge McIlhon and
wife on last Sunday.
Mr.. b. &. Bennett was able to be
around last week for the first time
since his recent severe illness. His
many friends were glad to see him.
Rev. T. Kent reports pleasant call
at Fulton on Rev. \. 5. Reid, who
was the much beloved pastor of the
Presbyterian church in Mineral Point
twenty years ago. After a pastorate
of five years at = rairie du Sac. and
another of ten years at Fulton since
he left here. he has now, at the age Of
seventytwo retired from the pasto-
rate and makes his home among the
people he served so long.
Mrs. ". H. Prideaux returned from
Beloit last Saturday where she had
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Britain for some time. We regret to
hear from her Of the continued i'll
health Of Dr. Royce. rector Of st.
Paul church. Beloit, who il well
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
Pianos and Organs.
Cash or ON easy payments.
j. j, HANSCOM II Go.

Small precautions often prevent
great mischiefs. DeWiu's Little
Early Risers are very small pills in
size, but are most effective in prevent
ing the most serious forms of liver
and stomach troubles. They cure
constipation and headache and regu-
late the bowels. w. II. PrideauN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07
The New Cash Grocery store

Garry Groceries exclusively, oonso-
qucntly can devote their whole time to
that business, and are able by SO do
ing TO give the public the very best at
the very lowest price, II is conducted
by the boys who know how to hustle.
Il 1acka.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

Those who have been ordering DR..
Ordway's Plaster Treatment by mail
will have the satisfaction now OF find
Ing tho treatment with our special
agent, W, II. Prideaux, Druggist.
See our nd ON 9TH page,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-07

No mercury, no minerals, no dan
ger In Rocky Mountain Tea, Great
medicine, good medicine, Purely
vegetable, Life sustaining, Sold by
Eastman L. Meserole.