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The times., 1898-12-20
ARE CANCERS DURABLE?

10000 persons de annually in the United States
from this dread disease because Of a want Of
knowledge by physicians generally to cure 1t,
but it can be curd as well as any other disease
by one who knows how to treat it. II you have
tumor don't wit until 1t gets In the glands OF
the arm OF neck and cannot be cured, but have
1t attended to at ,nce. The lip, cheeks nose, and
breast are oftenes the seat Of the disease Don't
allow the knife . be used. CHARLES ALLEN,
n. D., No. 1890 G st. NV. del3.tf
The times., 1898-12-20
The Anti-Scalpinc Bill.

An effort was made by Senator Cullom
yesterday to call up the anti-scalping
bill. which passed the House last week.
for consideration. Owing to the time
being taken up by Senator Platt and the
consideration of the canal BILL however,
he deferred such action until today.
The times., 1898-12-20
Children's
Chairs.

An overstock of Children's
Chairs here. High Chairs, Fancy
Chairs and Rockers. An immense
variety that must be closed out
before Christmas. The children
will appreciate Chairs like grown
folks chairs. You'll appreciate
the worth of what we offer you
for as little as toy goods would
cost.
The times., 1898-12-20
TO RECEIVE A PENSION.
A Bounty for the Widow of Chief Yeom.
Ellis.

A pension is to be granted to Mrs.
Charles Ellis. widow of the only Ameri-
can seaman killed in the battle with Ger
yera's fleet.
Ellis was chief yeoman aboard the
Brooklyn, Admiral Schley's flagship. His
head was torn OF by shell from one of
the Spanish ships. Mrs. Ellis lives in
Brooklyn and has one child, a son. She
will receive $12 a month.
The times., 1898-12-20
TO CURE A c

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tabets Ali drug.
e;sts refund the moiey IL 1t fails to cure 25c This
genuine has L. d. Q. on each tablet.
01a-tu,thsat-tf
The times., 1898-12-20

DIED.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES December 10.
1895. LAWRENCE WASHINGTON, age y years.
at Freedman's Hospital. and WILLIAM o. McCAR-
TER, aged o. years. at Washington Asylum los
pital Relatives or friends viii call within thiF-
ty-slx hours Item
BAILEY-0n Sunday. December Is 1s9s. at
7:i5 a. m., at the residence OF her daughter.
Mrs. Columbia Bailey-Lsonard. MRS NANCY
BAILEY, aged sixty-siN ys2Fs.
Funeral from residence, No. AZ Y Street north
west. on Wednesday, December II. at , p. m
Gone, but not forgotten.
The times., 1898-12-20

Typewritcrs Cleaned,
Oiled, delivered, s. Send postal zoos +,
Typewriter and Srpply Office. de9-1mo
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
The NEW SILKS ARE HEaf.

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
be controlled by II, ana cannot be OBJ
tanned elsewhere in this section.
Ladies are cordially invited TO come in
and see the new things and learn " hat is
strictly the correct thing to buy.
Everything exclusive in Striped and
Checked Taifet:, extra fire quality for
street wear, Sold only in waist patterns
OF . yards, ut So 30 II pattern
Exclusive things for evening waists.
sold only in patterns, ten very choice
styles. SUI pattern.
Some rare things in exclusive silks in
imitation en- broidered and tiny Satin
stripes for evening wear. by the pattern
only, O yards each &c - pattern.
The new einch Black Plads are
strictly proper-if yon want to dress
proper see these--2i inch, double warp,
81 a yard
The Shepherd Piaids in the , inch
Checks besprink'ed with the raindrop
effect are quite pretty, 81 inch, 81 a yard.
Some unusually choice things in the
new broken Plaids quite spring.like, 81
inch. $1.25.
Multi colored Block plaids in the 1.2
inch Checks, very nue Taifeta, n inch,
$t15
20 pieces Double Warp Changeable
Twills in the choicest color conbiua-
lions, SOC.
80 pieces best Taireta. both changeable
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

ana plain colors, actually worth Sll PC,
here only i5c.
10 pieces Brocaded silk, all coiors.
suitable for Innings or for waists, 10 inch
Poe. usually 81 PC
Fine quality real IIabutai silks in plain
colors, 81 inch, excellent value ut Zee,
worth soc.
pieces Black Brocade eros Grain
Silks, ID inch-you will have to pav ;jc
for this kind ut other stores here ONLY
J9c.
pieces Fine Black Brocade SILK, %
inches wide ut zoe.
2l-inch Black Brocadc Gros Grain, ey-
TIA quality, great value at 81 n yard see
this before all is sold.
Special value in % inch Black peau d.
Sole mt 81 II yard-rheap at $l.l2l2.
23-inch Black Armure. worth in the
regular way 81 yard. Just one more
piece and it, goes for 81 1-2c
y beautiful Birds eye Armure, in black
only, % inch, 81 yard. Great value.
pieces Black Brocade Duchesse, war.
ranted MI Silk, ut Ijc
If You want the latest tor silk Separate
skirt call for 'Bayadcre" 22-inch. here
- Lee a yard-ot,ers are asking 9Sc
for it.
"Bayaderc peau a'soic" is strictly
uptodat for black dress or skirt, de
cidodly pretty, 22-iAch 81 yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

values are here to back it We are offer
ing many exc piional values Just now.
Do pieces White Checked ard Plaid in.
dla Lawn. very sheer-you would have TO
pay usually ABOUT Zoe for this kind IA
barcain.at &c.
80 pieces Striped Din ity- regularly
l0c- going now Mt Sc.
30 pieces finer grade Striped Dimity
% pieces Imperial Long Cloth, others
want you to pay *l.35 pece--ollr spec.
ial price Sl.l0 for II yards.
l2J pieces Finest Long Cloth in l2.yard
lengths special Offering at $l5i I.2.
Special Offering of l0-inch India Linen
at lOc-a bargain.
Dotted Swiss for Curtains, white and
ccnlored dots, l0,inch-worth regularly
Zoe
Many other values just as wonderful
to greet you when you are here
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Coming and Going.

| Mrs. Howard w. Swar.z and daughter
left Thursday night for Aitoons, Pa,
| where they will visit friends and rela-
| tives.
Mrs. Sarah T. Karn, mother of Mrs.
| Gond, is seriously ill at the residence Of
II. Z. Goad, on Kirk avenue S. w.
w. c. Nisewaner, of Broadway, Va,
is in the city OH bu siness.
j. c. Nesbit, the contractor, returned
to Harrisburg, Pa, yesterday.
Il. w. Reynolds lett on the noon train
yesterday on trip over the c. and o.
Mrs. r. Il. Buckingham, of Rsdford,
is visiting her cousin. Mrs. wv. L.. Ran
son, on Chapman avenue.
D. II. Barger returned yesterday morn
ing from business trip to Jamestown.
c. G. Thomas, conductor on the Roa-
noke street railway. left yesterday to
visit reistives at Fincaste.
Edward Tyler of Ra.ford, son of Gov
ernor Tyler, passed through the city yes
terday en- route to Richmond.
Miss Clyde Helm, of Holins, passed
through the city yesterday.
/. NJ. Andrews left yesterday on a'vist
to friends at Dayton.
Miss Susie Williams. Of Hollins Insti-
tute, is visiting Mrs. ID. II. ST OFT on
Franklin road
r. p. johnson, an internal revenue
officer of wytheville, was in town yester-
dav.
Miss Edna Ryals of Norfolk, who has
been visiting Miss Catherine Bentley, re-
turned to ne" home yesterday.
Sidney Weisiger, general freight ageut
of the Chesapeake and Western railroad.
Of iIarrisonbuig, is in the city.
Mrs. VIM. H. Hughins left yesterday
for Nartiusviile to visit her parents.
Hon. A. a. Phlega- returned to his
hone in Christiansburg yesterday morn
ing.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Copy.

Roanoke, Va, Jan. "a, 1898.
Messrs. w. S. McClanahan 81 Co., Age hts
accident DEPARTMENT. Aetna Life In
surance Co., Roanoke, Va,
Gentlemen: I desire to acknowledge
the receipt of three thousand (S3, 000 dol
liIrs in full OF the amount of accident pol.
icy upon the life of my husband, the late
Rives Hoffman, OF AIontvale, Va, and to
express TO you my sincere thanks 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 courtesies extended in aiding
me iii the preparation of the papers es-
tahlishing proof of the claim, which pa
pers were not placed in your hands until
January 10th. and payment was made tn
me on the 9th. spectfully yours,
MRS. RIVES HOFFMAN.
w. S. McCLANAHAN q co. Agents.
Fire, Life and Accident Insurance,
No. : Campbell avenue,
Roanoke. Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
COTTON GOODS.

Better values in all kinds of Cotton
Goods here than you get elsewhere try
1t awhile If yon haven't been doing it.
. cases fine Dress Ginghams i'm perfect
snort lengths, special Offering of these
ut &c Il yard.
New spring Ducks In Yale Blue, Red,
Navy ana Black, with polka dots and
strires of white. II l-2c.
~ lee
Fast BLACK, Yale and Navy Ducks in
plain co)ors, at l0c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
ALLEGED FIREBrG AcoUlTrED.
Damaging Testimony Against Prosecu,
tion's Star Witness.

Chambersburg, Pa, Feb 1.-THE jury
in case of E. G. Armstrong, who was on
trial for the past three days for burning
the hotel at Mount ALTO last December,
to-day brought in verdict of not guilty.
after having been out since yesterday.
The principal witness in the case was
Samuel Myers. who testified that Arm
strong told him he had heavy insurance
on the property and proposed burning 1t.
1t came out in the evidence that Myers
told witness after the fire that he
(Myers) had burned the hotel.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
TWENTY-FIVE MILE RIDE.
Line to Be Built Between Willow Grove
and DOylestown

Doylestown, Pa, Feb 11.--An agree
iDent has been signed by the Bucks
County Railroad Company and the Penn
syl,ania Railroad Company, giving the
trolley company the privilege of laying
their rails beneath the bridge of the
Trenton Cut-OT railroad north of Willow
Grove All opposition has thus been re-
moved and the tracks of the .tcollv road
VIII soon be completed between Doyles-
Town anu willow Grove. making IL con-
t'nnous trolley railway of twenty-five
miles between this place and Philadel-
phia, for which the single fare will be 30
cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
DDH 7 FORGET

That our great Muslin Underwear sale
IS still going on-biggest values ever
olfered in this line
Few Cloaks remaining in the Cloak
Room at wonderfully small prices.
Come and See
balance of stock of Gentle Curtains at l.
little more than one half former prices.
lot OF Carpet samples one yard square
make good rugs to protect the carpet, l5c
each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Great Linz of EmhrOideries and
LaCes.

You need not look for such n line of
them nj any other place. The great line
and the exceptional values attract many
buyers daily.
Special Offering in fine Nainsook Edges
fine dainty, patterns, at &c, &C. &c, Zoe.
II Lee, Joe, 17c, zoe and 25c.
Big values in Cambria Edglng, at DC, Sc,
10c II Lee, 15c, lie. 10c and 25c.
Great 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,
loc' IL l.2c. loo, lie, 22c, 25c and 33c a
yard.
New and elegant line fine Point Venise
Laces in butter and natural Linen colors,
at 25c, 33c, 81 Lee, 45c and SOC.
New Chiffon Lace Edges, at o5c, SIC
and Soc
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
NEW YoRK,s CANAL SCANDAL.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 11.-Tbe bill au-
thorlzinR the governor to name commits
sion to be composed of either five or seven
member TO investigate the $4,000. 000
expenditure for canal Improvement was
passed by the senate to-day and,will new
90 TO the governor fer his approval.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
ELECTION REFORNt IN ILILNOiS

ELECTION REEORM IN ILLINOIS
Springfield, H., Feb. 1.-THE State
senate to-day passed the primary election
reform Jill, which had already passed the
lower house, and the governor signed the
bill Immediately. The law will govern
all primary elections hereafter held in
Chicago
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
HIGHWAY ROBBERS IN SKIRTS.
Colored Women Hold Up Salesman in
Lineup Alley.

West Chester, Pa, Feb. Ill. w.
Loug,of Lancaster, travelling salesman,
was waylaid and robbed last night on
lineup alley, by colured women The
police to-day accompanied Long to the
house of EnoiDe Irons aud Beckie Peter.
son as two CT his assistants They were
taken into custody, and later in the day
George Henry was picked up as an nc
complete.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

EXtrf heavy Unbleacted Cotton, yard
wide, at 5c-worth 6 Lie.
Sea Island Unbieached Cotton, full
yard wide at lc.
. bales fine Unbleached Cotton, Mt &c.
Lancaster Mills Apron Glnghams
only DC.
Good Cantor Flannes, at &c and 6 nc.
Heavy Bleached Twilled Crash for tow
cling, 3 1-2c.
Curtain Scrim, 39-inch, only lie
worth &c
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
TWENTY CRUSHED TO DEATH

Collapse of the Woman's Gallery in a
Synagogue in a Polish Town
Warsaw, Feb. 11.-During funeral
service in Il synagogue at Idzlenciol, in
Grondo, yesterday, the womans gallery
collapsed.
in the panic that ensured twelve wo-
men, five men, and three children were
crushed to death and many others were
seriously injured.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
A.REvEREND EDITOR POISONED

MoIiistown, y. j., Feb. 11.-Rev. J.
NJ. Buckley, editor CT the Christian Advo-
cate, who VAS poisoned on Monday by
eating canned coin, while travelling to
PittsbuIg on train, reached here early
today and was taken to his home The
family physician says he will soon re-
cover.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
BEAUTY AT THE LUNCH BAR
Pretty Girls to Run Restaurant for
Beneficence

Williamsport. Pa. Feb. 11.-The la
dies of the WilJiamsport Oratorio Society
have hit upon "A novel plan I'D raise funds
They have rented the Daveler restaurant,
the largest in the city, for February IS
and 10, and will conduct the business
themselves on those days. Some of the
prettiest girls in the city are to be wal
tresses. and the indications are that there
will be rush for luncheon on those DAYS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

nave bargains by showing them. They
are to he seen here
Special Offering OF Hemstitched Linen
Sheets, warranted all Linen, 90x96 inches
$500 rair.
Linen PILLOW Cases to match, hem
stitched, % 1-2x3G inches 81 pair.
Special Offering of % dozen Bleached
Napkins, large size, warranted all Linen
SLIP l.2 a dozen.
Special Offering of 80 dozen Bleached
Napkins, at .50-regularly $l.75 II
dozen.
Special Offering of 40 dozen Bleached
Napkins, dinner size, at 81. a dozen.
Specia! Offering of 20 dozen extra fine
Bleached Napkins. at Sc. 15--big value.
Bleached Linen Huck towels, hem.
med, specials, at 10c, - ! &c and Tic.
Specials in fine Bleached Huck Towels,
hem stitc ned, at zoe, 25c, soc and Zoe each
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
BUCKLEN,S AkNICA SALvE.

he best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corps, and al Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. lt is guaranteed 60 give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 30 cents per box. For sale by
Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
WHO OWNS CLIppERToN ISLAND,

San Francisco, Feb. 1.-THE question
of the national sovereignty to which Clip.
pertou Island belongs was presented to
Judge Seaweil in case on trial before
him to-day of Capt. Permien, the dscov-
erer of the island, against the Oceanic
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
WHITE COLDS.

The biggest values in White Goods ob
,h'nn"le IN any American store are to he
had here. This is big claim, but the
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
DUEL BETWEEN GERMAN OFF
GERS

London, Feb. IA special dispatch
from Berlin says duel has taken place
between Prince Frederic Honenlohe Wal
denburg and Lieut.. Scholtz, officers of
the HUssars. Both men were wounded.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

ENrLkMEN-Wc beg to acknowledge
receipt of your calendar of even date.
Please accept our thanks We think the
idea OF using the flag of Virginia a good
one. Very truly, J..
CASrNER, CURRAN s. BULLITr.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

ANYONE who has been relieved by the
use of Warmers Safe Cure will confer n
favor by leaving their name and address
ut The Times Office
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
CURE a COLD IN One DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. g. on
each tablet.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

'oS calendar TO hand and occupies the
prominent position made vacant by re-
moval of your artistic OF calendar.
The orkmanship. like the flag YOU Nv
ut top OF your 9S creation. oGu'i be beat
May you ever maintain both your stand
ards" RIFE HYD. i:SGINi: MFG. Co.
Il. l.. GREIDER, Manager
Iz6 Liberty Street, New York
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Spring Line Waists and
Separate Skirts.

You may get first chance at them If
you com early. The new printings are
choice.
ID dozen beautiful Shirt Waists, with
detachable collars, splendid value ut soc.
Newest things in Shirt Waists in all
tie latest printings now ready at zoe, 81
and Sl.25.
Special Offering of Separate Skirts made
of Navy Blue Storm Serge, at $50.
Special values in Black and Navy Sep
arate Skirts. at s., $3.50. $3.15 and 81.
See them.
Excellent line Petticoats now ready,
male of Sattten, Italian, Moreen. No
hair and Talfeta silk. Come and see
them.
SPECIALS IN LINENS.
IL is easy to talk of bargains. hut we
find it easier to convince one that you
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Go to the Radford Steam Laundry for
the
{ I'm: : ;:3i:'
TETTER, SALT-RHEUM AND EN-.
JENA.
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberain's Eve 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. 30 cents per box. ***
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
CHE Salne~ a
Only Different :

There much in of one
gets from different printing Offices riding
train and riding freight their
destination WHEN?
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Cotton Bifd's -Eye Diaper.

$50 peceso of 10 yards each at prices
canned below:
27-inoh, 60c piece.
81 inch, Soc piece.
22-inch, DOC II piece.
2C-inch, SOC piece.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
KID GLOVES.

To START the spring business in this de.
partment we make this SPECIAL OF
FERING OF
80 dozen clasp fine Kid Gloves, black
tans, reds and whitc-eG ual to most dol
lara pair Kid Gloves--only i5c pnir
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
d. NJ. TAYLOR,
Halter and EurnisEier.
1l2 Jefferson Street
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE leading fu
lures closed as follows:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Go to the Radford Steam Laundry 70,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-09-15

search of his mistress, and a few me-
ments afterward very young and well
and beautifully-d woman issues
from the house, her face deeply flushed,
her eyes half closed and her gait uncer-
tain. Just at this moment another
carriage drives up, gentleman and
lady being the occupants. They, too,
enter the garden gate, and advance to-
ward the house across the lawn. AS
they approach the uncertain, swaying
figure of their hostess they look at
each other significantly, and the lady
says in low voice: 81 was afraid of
this. Where can Mr.. Y be to allow
her to be seen in this state?"
The painful scene was ended by the
arrival of the husband, whose look of
misery, as he led his wife on his arm
through the groups of gayly-dressed
people into the house, touched even the
laughers with pity.
This is no exaggeration of fact. 1t is,
unfortunately, scene from real life,
and, fear, not an uncommon one. The
love of strong drink appears to be in
creasing among the educated women
of our day.-Banner of Gold.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-09-15

had called him to control the price
of wheat in all the world. He entered
into a gigantic struggle with Philip
d. Armour, the king and veteran of
the Chicago board of trade and one
of the cleverest manipulators of mar
kets in the United States. At the start
everything seemed to go Joseph's way,
but later the gas escaped from the
over-inflated wheat balloon, and there
was a drop that was heard and felt
from Greenland's icy mountains to In
dia's coral strand. The whilom Napo-
leon of the grain trade found him
self loser to the extent of $1,000, 1000
and took himself and his defeat to Eu-
rope.
The old man Letter, so all Chicago
calls him, showed that he had the true
stuff in him. Instead of discovering his
hopeful and enterprising descendant.
he came to his Waterloo and began
the settling-up process. He sold the
most valuable parcel of real estate he
had, at the southeast corner of State
and Madison streets, to his former
partner and later enemy, Marshall
Field, for something over So, 10000
and mortgaged other holdings for 3d.
100000 to a Milwaukee life insurance
company. He may have thought a
great deal, some things not fl for pub
LEGATION, but the public never heard
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-09-15
THE LETTER FAMILY.
Its History Makes Good and Enter
tanning Reading.
P8pa Letter as a MOney-Maker and
Gracious Parent-His Daughters
Mary to Be Vicereine
of India.
Especial Chicago letter.

The other day l had a chat with an
English gentleman who ought to
know considerable about the social
life in the United Kingdom. From
him [ learned that next to Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew the best known
American name in the British
metropolis is that of Leiter-but
wheth the public mind dwells on Levi
H., the founder of the house, or his
hopeful son Joseph, who has just spent
seven millions or more in futile eff
fort to corner the wheat market, my
informant could not specify.
Old Levi Z. Letter is wonderful man
"a typical Chicagoan, although he
now resides at Washington. He came
to the charming trade center at the
foot of Lake Michigan before organ
lied capital and organized labor had
made financial progress difficult. Be-
ing thrifty by nature and training, he
managed to make a few dollars go a
long way. Instead of throwing away
his money in billiard halls and beer en-
poriums he put it in merchandise
and real estate; and before he knew
it evolved into what an admiring null
titude is pleased to call merchant
prince. He became q partner of Mar
shall Field. the great dry goods mer-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-09-15

chant; obtained a controlling inter-
est in several Chicago transportation
companies, and added quite literally
to his real estate holdings. Every thing
he touched turned into gold, and final
ly he became so rich that the west
was no longer good enough for the la
dies of the family, who yearned for a
stately mansion in the national cap
ital.
Being a model husband and father,
as well a a giant among money
makers. Mr.. Letter yielded and shook
the dust of Chicago from his feet, re-
tanning, however, a fat rent roll in
the city which had made his fortune.
When his son Joseph reached mans
estate he forsook the temptations and
vapidity of Washington society and en-
gagged in business in his native place.
Joseph was we'll received by his old
friends. He dabbled a little in stocks
and grain, looked after the Letter real
estate interests and became an orna-
mental colonel on the staff of his ex-
cellency, the governor of Illinois. But
a quiet life like this did not suit the
young man. He wanted to be power
in the world of trade and felt con-
cinced in his own mind that destiny