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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, o., says:
"After two doctors gave up my boy TO
die, / saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure" 1t is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. Heartt & HEARTS Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26
A RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS.

He told her she was beautiful,
He praised her soulful eyes"
She said tEat he was chiyalr0us,
And wonderfully wise.
He fattered her; she fiattered him,
AS 10th Of tlcm well knew,
But still they kept it mp and were
Serenely happy, too.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. Heartt & HEARTS drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26
In CHICAGO.

~ want" said the excited Chicago wo-
man to the telephone exchange, my
husband, please. at once!'
Number, please" said the polite oper-
ator.
only the fourth, you impudent thing!'
snapped back the fair telephoner- Gin
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26
AND STILL HE DIDN'T GO.

Eyes" remarked young Slayer. ''it is
undoubtedly true that every dog has his
day"
perhaps So replied Miss Cutting,
CHANGING at the clock and supprcssing Il
yawn, ''but he doesn't sit up all night
waiting for ii"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26

"A great cure for cOugh.-Mrs. A. *.
Morris, 1876 Canton street, Philadelphia.
Pa, writes: II took several bottles Of
and was entirely cured"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26

Il hear Mrs. Urpercrust has called in
a new Doctor"
Eyes; the last one mortafly offended
her by saying she waEs suffering from
low fever: and She prides herself so ON
being classy, you know. Ally Sloper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26

We were mover 80 we'll prepared s
aoB to send cut, for the fall trade,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money If
it fails to Cure. 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

values are here to back il We are offer
ing many eXr ptioual values Just now
% pieces White Checked and Plaid in.
dia Lawn. very sheer--you would haze to
pay usually about l0c for this kinL-a
bareain.at &c.
80 pieces Striped Din ity-- regularly
10c- going now at Sc
80 pieces liner grade Striped D.mity,
Zoe
30 pieces Imperial Long Cloth, others
want you to pay 81 b n piece-our spec.
ial price $l.1O for II yards.
125 pieces Finest Long Cloth in l2-yard
special Offering at $l3 l.2.
Special Offering of i0-inch India Linen
at 10c-a bargain.
Dotted Swiss for Curtains, white and
cnlored dots, 4O.inch-worth regularly
DC and 20c-special Offering of these at
Zoe.
Many other values just as wonderful
to greet you when you are here
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Breakfast, 25 cents; dinner, 25 cents
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. J.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
THE SURPRISE OF ALL.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones 4 Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with la
grippe, ard her case grew SO serious that
physicians ut Cowden and Pana could do
nothing for her. 1t seemed to develop
into hasty consumption. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in store. and sell
ing lots of it, he took bottle LONE, and
10 the surprise of all she hogan to get
eetter from first dose, and half dozen
dollar bottles cured her sound and we'll.
Or. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds is guaranteed to do
this good work. Try it. Free trial
bottles ut Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

ana plain coors, actually worth 81 &c,
here only 15c.
10 pieces Brocaded silk, all co!ors,
suitable for Innings or for waists, 10 inch,
Pc. usually 81 PC
Fine quality real iiabuiai silks in plain
colors, II inch, excelentl value at .i9c,
worth soc.
S pieces Black Brocade eros Grain
Silks. ID inch-you will have TO pav ,5c
for this kind at. other stores here only
1Dc.
pieces Fine Black Brocade SILK, %
inches wide, at 69c.
2l-inch Black Brocade eros Grain, ex-
t'. quality, great value at 81 IL yard sec
this before all is sold.
Special value in %. inch Black Peau IL
Sole at 81 II yard-rheap at $l.l2l2.
2j.inch Back Armure, worth in the
regular way 81 n yard. Just one more
piece and it goes for 81 l-2c
y beautiful Birds. eye Armure, in black
only. % inch, 81 yard. Great value.
pieces Black BrOcade Duchesse. war
ranted AL Silk, Mt ,5c.
II you want the latest for silk Separate
skirt call for "Bayadere" a2-incb. here
- lie yard-otlers are asking 9Sc
for it.
"Bayadere peau a'Soie" is strictly
np'to. date for black dress or skirt, de
ciaedly pretty, 22-inch, 81 II yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
ANTE-KLONDlKE NEWS.
Prospector Parker's Pertinent Points to
His Roanoke Friends.


The following letter has baen received
from Il 2. Parker, one OF the party re-
Gently sent to the Alaska gold regions ty
IN Parker ksondike Company, and will
be Of interest to all interested in the
search for he yellow metal in that far
away country:
Tacoma. Wash Jan. 81, 1898.
Mr.. Geo. o. Monroe, President Parker
Klondike Association, Roanoke, Va.
Dear SRI should have written to Won
upon my arrival here, but have been very
busy securing my outfit. On our way
across the continent we had to lay yer at
st. Panl for several hours and 1 made
good use of the time buying furs of a
wholesale honse there, as we were in
formed by Hensel that goods of that de-
scriptlon bad gone up SO per cent. in Sc
attic looked all over Seattle and St.
Paul to find u "Locke" level, but was
unable to do so.
While i'll st. Paul learned from good
authorities that one man had just re-
turned there with $3.50, 600 in gold and
several others had come back very we'll
fixed. We made very close connection at
Chicago and had to wait two hours at
Seattle for he Tacoma train.
People of Seattle say tha5 about &C, coo
people are waiting there for steamers to
TAKE tnem 10 ultterent ports in Alaska:
some are bound for Copper River, some
fer Dyea, and some for Skaguay.
On the train ] met man from New
York who went out last September, but
a storm overlook his party near TT.
Wrangle and upset their boat, causing
them to lose two-thirds of their provis-
ions; and now he is on his way back to
try 1T over.
We have decided to 80 by way of Dyea
and Chlkoot Pass We will 90 as far as
the lakes and there construct IA boat. and
wait for the river to open up. We have
been able to get good deal of informa.
tion from u man who has been over the
pass and who stayed in the gold fields for
three years, and his advice is to go as |
have mentioned apove. The Canadian
governme Mt imposes Il duty of 30 per
cent. al valorem on all provisions, tools
ana surplus clothing, besides we have to
pay ten dollars for M ner's license. I'm
seaworthy crafts of all descriptions are
being lifted out to haul freight and pas
sengers, and it is IL necessary precaution
to note we'll What kind of boat you secure
passage on. suppose you read of the
steamer Corona running ashore and sink.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
The NEW SILKS ARE HERE.

The choicest line OF strictly first. class
SILKS that will he shown in this section.
Everything new and notify. The line
embraces many exclusive things that will
he controlled by IL. and canuot he Oh
tanned elsewhere in this section.
ladies are cordially invited to come in
ana see the new things ana learn that is
strictly tbs correct thing TO buy.
Everything exclusive in Striped and
Checked Taifet;:, extra fire quality for
street wear, sold ouly in waist patterns
OF yards, at 81 10 IA pattern.
Exclusive things for evening waists.
sold only in patterns, ten very choice
styles. ST. 40 "A pattern.
Some rare things ia exclusive silks in
Imitation en- broidered aud tiny Satin
stripes for evening wear. by the pattern
only, . yards each $50 pattern
The new oneinch Black Plads are
strictly proper-if you want to dress
proper see tl.ese--24 inch, double warp,
81 "A yard
The Shepherd Plaids in the IL inch
Checks besprinkied with the rain.drop
effect are quite pretty, II inch, 81 IA yard.
Some unusually choice things in the
new broken Plairs. quite sptins-li like, 81
inch. $l.25.
Multi.colored Block plaids in the IL
inch Checks, very tue Ia reta, II inch,
81 IL
20 pieces Double Warp changeabIe
wills in the choicest color combina-
,ions, sos.
30 pieces best Taireta. both changeable
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
DEATH OF EZEKIEL MYERS.

Petersburg, Feb. 8. MIR. Ezekiel N.Y.
ers, one of Petesburg's best known citi
zens, died this morning after painful
illness He was born in Richmond, Feb
ruary $, 1894. He aftarward became o
resident of Salisbury, n. c., where he
carried on the dry goods business for some
years. He there married Mrs. Elizabeth
Lelliogton, widow of the late John Alex-
ander Lexington. who served three terms
as member of the State senate of North
Carolina. Mr.. Myers served during the
late was as First lieutenant Of Ramsey's
North Carolina battery. After the wal
he settled in Petersburg, where. in 1873,
he n arried Miss Annie Carter Cooke. He
was member of Powhatan Starke
Lodge of Masons and A p Hill Camp of
Confederate Veterans. He.leaves.a idow
and seven children.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Great Line of Embroideries and
LaCes.

You need not look for such u line of
then ut any other place. The great line
ana the exceptional values attract MANY
buyers daily.
Special Offering in fine Nainsook Edges
Lhne dainty, patterns, at sc, DC, &c, Toe.
IL l-2c, 15c, 17c, zoe and 2jc.
Big values in Cambria EdGlng, at DC, Sc,
l0c, IL Lee, 15c, lie. 19c and 25c.
Treat line of fine Swiss Edgings.
Full line Insertions to match every
thing
Big values New Linen Torchon Laces,
specially good values, at &c, &c, Sc, &c,
gard.
New and elegant line fine Point Venise
ilaces in butter and natural Linen coiors,
at zoe, 3Sc, 81 Lee, 45c and 59c.
New Chiffon Lacc Edges, at 25c, }3c
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
COTTON GOODS.

Better values in all kinds of Cotton
Goods here than you get elsewhere try
it awhile if You haven't been doing it.
3 cases fine Dress Ginghans in perfect
short lengths, special Offering of these
at DC IL yard.
New spring Ducks IN Yale Blue, Red.
Navy and Black, with polka dots and
stripes OF white, - lee
Black, Yale and Navy Plain Ducks, n,
~ LIE.
Fast Black, Yale and Navy Ducks in
plain colors, ut Zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
HE NOW SEEKS REINSTATEMENT.
One of DIR. Briggs Supporters Wishes to
Return 10 Pre- sbytery.


Return 10 Presbytery.
Philadelphia, Feb. S.-The Presbytery
Of Philadelphia, in secret session, to day
considered the application for reinstate-
ment made py Rev. Lawrence NJ. CoIfelt.
who was suspended by the Presbytery
five years ago for sustaining DR.. Briggs
in his alleged heresies.
DIR. COlfeit was pastor of the Oxfc rd
Presbyterian Church, but resigned his
Passionate when the suspension fell. Re.
Gently the Oxford Church solicited his re-
turn. and hence the application He Is
now dean of the Pennsy lvania State Col
lege.
After long session of tie Presbytery
no official announcements was made, but
one of the members said that DIR. Colfelt
bad been received under the care of the
Presbytery as Candidate for the minis
try" The impression is that DIR. ..Colfelt
will be first required to establish himself
as member of the church before further
action toward making him a rresbyter
can be taken.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Coming and Going.

Mrs. NJ. Il. Martin, who has been visit
ing relatives in Bristol for day or two
returned home yesterday accompanied by
Miss Mamie Salts.
Judge w. w. MoEet., of Salem. was
in town on legal business yesterday.
Henry..Scholtz and family left yesterday
on the noon train on pleasure trip to
Bedford City.
A. M. Cousins, of Norfolk. Is in the
city stopping at the ST. James.
Mrs. a. b. Coleman vert to Lynch
burg yesterday to visit friends.
j. b. Curran, of Vicksburg, Miss, was
in the city yesterday for short time.
Mrs. f. b. Wills, of Lynchburp, arriy.
ed In the city yesterday to visit her IA
ther.
Hon. r. II. Hicks, who spent yesterday
in the city, returned TO Richmond last
night.
Supt. E. L. Dubarry, OF Crewe, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Mary Bolts. who had been visit
ing friends in the city for several
months, returned to her home in Freder-
icksburg last night.
Prof. Chas. L. Cooke, of 'Hollins Insti-
tute, was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
G. T. Bryant returned yesterday after
noon from II trip down the Shenandoah
Valley.
Miss Mildted Beail left on the noon
train yesterday to visit friends and rela-
ti' es in Bedford
SIN LARGE PHOTOS for so cents
for one week only. LANDES, 10 l-2 Sa-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
DON 7 FORGET

That our great Muslin Underwear sale
IS still going on-biggest values ever
offered in this line.
Few Cloaks remaining in the Cloak
Room ut wonderfully small prices.
Come and See.
balance of stock of Gentle Curtains at u
niue more than one. half former prices.
LOU OF Carpet samples one yard square
II axe good rugs to protect the carpet. 15c
each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Copy.


Roanoke, Va, Jan. "a, 1893.
Messrs. w. S. McClanahnn 81 Co. Agents
accident Department) Aetna Life In
surance Co., Roanoke, Va,
Gentlemen: 1 desire to acknowledge
the receipt Of three thousand ($3 ,00O) dol
lars in full Of the amount of accident pol
icy upon the life of my husband, the late
Rives Hoffman, OF Montvale, Va, and to
express TO you my sincere THINKS for the
prompt and satisfactory manner in which
said CLAIM has been adjusted and paid by
the company. and to you as agents for
the many courtcsies extended in aiding
me in the preparation of the papers es-
tahiishing proof of the claim, which pa
pers were not placed in your hands until
january 10th. aud payment was made tn
me on The 24th. Respectfully yours.
MRS, RlVES HOFFMAN.
w. S. McCLANAHAN a. CO. Agents.
Fire, Life and Accident Insurance,
No. I Campbell avenue,
Roanoke. Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Anything for supperat Medley Concer
THE REBELS DEFEATED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Commander
Leutze, of the United States warship
Alert, ut the Pacific coast town of San
Juaen Del Sur, Nicaragua, cabled the
Navy Department to-day of fierce con-
iiict between governm ent troops and the
rebels yesterday The government troops
shelled the town the Alert, however Sc
curing all the women and children and
taking them on board before the firing
commenced. He landed marines TO guard
the United States legation. After a hot
engagement the rebels were defeated and
fled in disorder, the government troops
occupying the town.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

ing, and it was with the atm ost difficulty
that the passengers were saved. We will
leave here by the steamer Cleveland on
Saturday, February. 5, and go direct to
Dyea, where will write you again IL
possible. We have nice pnrty AMI first
class outfit, and If anybody brings out
gold we Will be among the number. With
regards to all, am your truly,
r.. =. PARKER.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
HOT CONTEST ENDED.
VIM. l.. Mustard Gets the Pocahontas
misunderstanding.

UotIiIdSteISIIp .
Washington, Feb s. - The appointment
of William l.. Mustard to be postmaster
Mt Pocahontas, Va, today ended long
and stubbornly fought contest Mustard
had the support of General Jar-es a.
Walker. There were i've other appli-
cants for the place.
Among ether nominations sent to the
Sem tie today by the President were those
of c. l.. Dillon, to be postmaster at Pu-
laski City, Va; c. L. Hoffman,, to he
postmaster at Luray, Va and Ala Hun
ter. at Kinston, n. C.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

EX,rs heavy Unbleact cd Cotton yard
wide. at ;ic--worth lie
Sea Island Unbleached Cotton, full
yard wide. at -lc.
. bales fine Unbleached Cotton, at SC.
Lancaster Mills Apron GInghalns
only DC.
Good Canton Flannels, at &c and 6 lie.
Heavy Bleached Twi'led Crash for tow
cling, 3 Lee.
Curtain Scrim, 39-inch, only .lc-
worth DC
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
TETTER, SALT-RHEUM AND EX

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases. is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have
been permanently cured by it. 1t is
equally efficient for itching piles and a
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chapped
hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 20 cents per box. *s*
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
DEATH OF MIR. sHACKLETr

DEATH OF MIR. SHA CKLETT.
Harrisonburs, Va, Feb. S.-Henry
Shacklett, wealthy citizen of Harrison
burg, died last night, aged 81 years He
was:one of the leading II erchants of the
valley In former days, but retired from
business IL few years ago, after sustain
ing slight stroke of paralysis, hich
ultimately caused his death
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
WHITE GOODS.

me biggest values in White Goods oh
,a'naoie IN any American store are 10 be
ha' mere This is il big claim, but the
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

'9S calendar To hand and occupies the
prominent position made vacant BY re-
moval of your artistic 'e7 calendar.
The workmanship. like the flag YOU fly
ut top of Your 'oS creation. carl BE- bruI
May you ever maintain both your stand
ards" RIFE lIYD. ENGINE MFG Co.
Ii. l.. GREIDER, Manager.
I2o Liberty Street, New York
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Spring Line Shilt-WaIsts and
Separate Skirts.

You may get first chance Mt them if
you come early. The new printings are
choice.
ID dozen beautiful Shirt Waists, with
detachable collars. splendid value Mt zoe.
Newest things in Shirt Waists in all
tie latest printings now ready, at 15c, 81
and SL2J.
Special Offering of Separate Skirts made
of Navy Blue Storm Serge, at 81 80.
Special values in Black and Navy Sep.
arate Skirts. ut s., $3.50. So IS and 81.
See them.
Excellent line Petticoats now ready,
made OF Sattten, Italian, Moreen. Mo-
halr and Tatfeta Silk. Come and see
them.
SPECIALS IN LINENS.
1t is easy to talk of bargains. but we
iind 1t easier TO convince one that Won
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

EsNrLrMEN-We beg to acknowledge
Please accept our thanks. we think the
idea OF using the flag of Virginia a good
one. Very truly,
CAsrNER, CuRRAN s. BuLLIrr.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

nave bargains by showing them. They
are to be seen here.
Special Offering Of Hemstitched Linen
Sheets. warranted all Linen, 00y0G inches
50. 90 rar.
Linen PILLOW Cases to match, hem
stitched, ~ l2x3G inches 81 Il pair.
Special Offering of % dozen Bleached
Napkins, large size, warranted all Linen
-$l.12 12 n dozen
Special Offering of 81 dozen Bleached
Napkins, at $l.50-regularly $l.15 n
dozen.
Special Offering of 40 dozen Bleached
Napkins. dinner size, at So dozen.
Special Offering of 20 dozen extra fine
Bleached Napkins, at 81. 75-big value.
Beached Linen IIuck Tow els, hem.
med, specials, at 10c, II lee and l1c.
Specials in fine Bleached Huck Towels,
hemstitc1ed, ut 20c, 25c, soc and 1jc can.
Cotton Difd's-Eye Diaper.
ESQ pieces of 10 yards each at prices
canned below
21inch, 69c piece.
II inch, zoe piece.
a2-inch, DOC piece.
2C-inch, SOC piece.
KID GLOVES.
To Start the spring business in this lie
partment we make this SPECIAL OF
FERING OF
~ dozen clasp fine Kid Gloves, black.
tans. reds and white-eo ual to most dol.
lara pal" Kid Gloves-only 15c pair.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

Fine Cutlery azors, Knives, Scissors
etc. Every piece guaranteed. The Fish.
burn Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
The Hat PrOC|aims
the Man.

A hat can't be too stylish.
a hat can't be too new. A
hat is more noticeable than
anything about mans dress.
The man is judged by it. The
style in our hats can't be ques-
toned. The quality is there
too.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

Pocket Books, Purses and Card Cases
at the Fishburn Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Che Sasne~ n
Only Different :

There just much in of SERVICE on.
gets from different printing riding on pas
train and riding freight trains reach their
dcstnaton-but WHEN?
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
BUCKLEN'S AkNICA SALvE.

he best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and al Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by
MasSie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. b. @. on
each tablet.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

Save 25c for the supper at the Medley
Concert.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

SIN LARGE PHOTOS for 80 cents
for one week only. LANDES, 10 l.2 ga
lem avenue place.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

Go to the Radford Steam Laundry for
the
Famous
Flexible
Finish.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

ANYONE who has been relieved by the
use of Warmers Safe Cure will confer n
favor by leaving their name and address
at The Times office.
Malaga grapes-large buncLes and
clusters at j. j. CATOGNrS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09


AActS the GreatB Values
the New Lines Being Opened Daily
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

Che Store Printing and tllanuf'a
Company,
EDWARD l.. STONE. Presiden,
1Io-112-II4 N. Jefferson ST.,
ROANOKE, VA.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
Pigeons Of San Marco Safe.


sV.r.
Inc tribune of appeaI In van,,o
,soniirming u decision OF a lower court
i,s Granted to the pigeons which feed
m .ne pinzza before the church OF San
Thno the legal right OF existence,
pigeons uutc ftom ancient time.
~ ram Sunday 1t wus the custom To
~. 'oose doves from the central door OF,
WIG ehurrh Little rolls Of paper
wsre lied to the feet of the birds.
With new low with their burden ana
Wcre caught by the eager crowd
some escaped and sought refuge in
me inches of the ca,npanIle' where
.ney made their nests. In time the
pigeons multiplied. Under the republic
,ney We're maintained at public ex-
pense; they are now fed by visitors.
ana with food bought with the be-
quest OF a pious lady. For II year It
hau been noticed that the number of
BIRDS was rapidly diminishing, ana
INA inc survivors were becoming
VERY. investigation proved that the
,hissing birds had been captured by
boys and taken home for food.
Finally two OF the gainins were ar
rested, red handed. as II were. The
aifair created considerable excitement.
LAWYERS for the defense held that as
nirds lived by voluntary con-
tributions, they were the property of
me hrst conner. But the Judge cited
an ancient decree. which made II :,
Felony to Stay or main one of the
pigeons. Even II the measure were a
dead letter, he said, he would create a
modern precedent by repromulgatine
u. The highest court confirmed his
decision. and all future slayers of the
birds are liable to be prosecuted &c.
cording to the almost forgotten de-
cree OF some old-time dogc.