davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
.ROANOKE's REHABILITATION.
continued from page L

very positive in his belief that the panic
Is a thing of the past. Mr.. Jamison de-
clared hat business was much better in
1897 than in the previous year. Collec
tlons are much easier and the country
trade in increasing rapidly. This, Mr..
Jamison regards as hopeful sign that
there is a general improvement in bust
meas.
A call at the National Exchange Bank
elected the information that that insti-
tuition had on Yesterday declared semi
annual dividend of 3 per cent. and that
during the past year they had made the
largest per cent. of increase in deposits
of any bank in the State. To be accu-
rate, the deposits on January l, 1897,
were $l69,981; Cd January 1, 1893, were
1886, $50. 1t is interesting to figure the
increase In percentage, it being much
over 100. Cashier Junius B. Fishburne
stated that the year 1897 was decidedly
the best in the history of the bank.
The Exchange Banking Company, of
Rocky Mount, composed largely of Roa-
noke capital. met in this city Monday
and the stockholders declared semi
annual dividend of per cent.
The First National Bank has just de-
clared semi.annual dividend of per
cent. tax free which is equal to per
cent. per apnum. There has been n large
increase in the business of this banking
institution during the year. On the sec
ond day of January. 1897, the deposits of
individuals was 1853, 100 and the same
date of this year shows the idlvdual de-
posits to be $3.50, 041. SO, which is a very
gratifying increase. President II. S.
Trout says that business is better..all the
way through. Trade for the past year he
said, was much better than formerly and
he looks for general increase in the vol
ume OF business in 1898. The bank has
beside its capital stock surplus fluid of
800 00U aud undivided profits amounting
to IS, 392 ST over and above the semi
annual per cent. tax free divide nd. The
available assets of the bank in ready cash
is in round numbers 100000 which
shows that the banking interests of Roa-
noke are in a healthy condition.
The postofTice receipts of the city it is
thought show a handsome increase, and
the extra Amount of mail to be distrit-
uted necessitated the appointment OF
new carrier within the past three months.
The public schools have more pupils
enrolled than at any time within the his
tory of the city and the class of--teschers
now employed here taken as whole are
not excelleG in the State or perhaps in
the South. The private schools and col
leges are experiencing the best terms of
their existence and everything has most
gratifying upward tendency.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
DEATH OF ID. a. ST CLAIR.

Wytheville, Jan. 4.-Mr. d. 4. st
Clair. 3 prominent citizen of Wytheville,
dropped dead on Nam street yesterday
afternoon. He had been In attendance
on chapel Sunday school, of which he
was Superintendent, and was walking
home when he was suddenly stricken
with dizziness, fell forward and expired
before assistance could be rendered him.
Mr.. St. Clair was born in vs. theyille in
the year 1927, and has spent the most of
his life here. He was noted as very fine
artist in job printing, that being his pro-
fession. and he filed orders from all over
the State for fancy printing. He was for
many years editor and pror rietor of the
Wytheville Dispatch newspaper, which
he founded directly after the war.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURES.
Governor Bradley's Message Devotes
Much Attention to Lynchings.

Much Attention to Lynchings.
Louisville, Jan. 4.-The legislature
convened to-day. The silver Nominees
for officers Of the house and senate were
elected, among them negro as assistant
cloak room keeper, the caucus having
directed this office to be set asi lie for the
colored silverites.
j. w. Breckham was chosen speaker
of the house and VIM. Goebel, of Coving-
ton, chairman pro tenn of the-senate.
Governor Bradley's message devoted a
great deal of attention to lynchings aud
toll gate raiders, rebukiDg communities
and county officers who took no steps to
punish known offenders.
The present law does not make an at.
tempt to rape a capital offerse. The gov
ernor says the law should be amended so
that death may be in the discretion of
the Jury.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
DEATH OF AN Old CITIZEN.

Henry Poole. an old and respected col
ored citizen of Roanoke, died about ,
O'Clock Monday night at 80 Commo-
wealth avenue, at the residence of Eugene
Darlington. aged about 90 years. The
cause of death was pneumonia. The
funeral occurred yesterday afternoon at 4
O Clock from the residence. The inter
meut was in Old Lick Cemetery. The
deceased had large circle CT friends, who
regret to hear of mis- death.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

Four Ladies' Black Paquin
Skirts, very handsome mate
rial, dressy and durable; were
50. SO, to go at S6. rs
SILKS, SILKS.
OF the 500 yards of Silks
advertised yesterday probably
one-half of the lot was sold.
New lines added to-day. Sc
cure these while you may at
such low prices
WOODEN Dress Goods Remnants.
500 yards short length
Wooden Dress Goods, embra-
cling all the best of the season
to 60 at about one-half of the
former prices.
Lot of Black Goods added
to-day in 5 to { yard lengths
KID GLOVES.
We omitted mentioning yes
terday big lot of - to 20
button length evening shades in
Undressed Kid Gloves; worth
50 SO, at 99c Quite a few here,
broken sizes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
CARNIVAL OF NOVELTIES"

Whitaker & Huffman's s'Carnival Of
Novelties" arrived in the city Monday
and is exhibiting in tho Gale building on
South Jefferson street. Their exhibit is
very interesting. and. consists of amin ais,
birds. reptiles and many ..other features.
They have that wonderful petrified man
that was found near Columbia, S. G. He
has the endorsement OF all the leading
doctors of the South who have examined
him, and they write saying he is one of
the greatest curiosities Of tie wDrld. The
exhibition is highly spoken of by the
Charleston, Columbia and Danville pa
pers. If you want to enjoy yourself go
to the Carnival of Novelties"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP.

On account of my having accepted a
position taking me out of the city, have
this day disposed of my interest in the
grocery business of ST. Clair Brothers,
Jefferson street, Roanoke, Va, to James
S. and Robert ST. Clair. who will con-
tinue the business under the same firm
name, and Will collect all accounts due
the firm OF st. Clair Brcs., and discharge
all debts due by same prior to date of my
withdrawal. Thanking the public for
their liberal patronage to the old concern
and trusting their continuance with the
new, l am very respectfully,
PALMER ST. CLAIR,
Roanoke, Va, Dec. !. 1897.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
MR.. M'DONALD's ESTATE.

Lyuchburg, Jan. An the corporation
court here Mr.. B. Randolph Wexford, Of
Richmond, qualified as administrator of
the late Alexander Mcdonald, deceased,
giving bond for s20.000 with the Vir-
ginia Trust Company as security. Mr..
McDonald's estate on his return from
Persia was estimated at from $4,000 to
$40, 900. but what has so far been discov-
cred will not exceed $40 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
CURTAINS! CURTAINS!!
Lace Curtains, POrlierre Cur
fains.

Probably SO pairs of Cur
taihs went out of the house
yesterday New ones not dis
played yesterday will FIJI their
places No such values were
ever offered here
Be early to-day
RIBBONS ! RIBBONS!
Our entire stock of Fancy
Ribbons at half price
REMNANTS.
Then there are Remnants of
Outings.
Remnants of Calicos.
Remnants Of Ginghams.
Soiled Handkerchiefs.
Remnants of Curtain Muslins.
Remnants of Embroideries.
Remnants of White Goods.
FANCY GOODS.
Big lot of Fancy Goods in
our Art Department.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
STILL HAS HOPES.

Columbus O.. Jan. Senator NJ. A.
Hanna says: "The legislature has been
organized against us, but there is still IA
week before the Senatorial elections. The
enemy is now in the open. I'VE do not
despair OF ultimate victory"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
CTRAN RuMOR

Washington, Jan. 4.--President Nc
Kinley will send Joseph P. Smith, direc
tor of the bureau of American republics
to Cuba, to watch the effect OF the re
forms.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

w. X. ANDREWS g. CO.. 2l0 Salem
avenue, have had years of experience in
the coal and wood business They know
what is required in the business. They
have the largest and most convenient
yard in the city. They handle every va
riety of coal sold in the city. They have
more shed room and keep more teams
than any other dealer in the city They
have polite and accomm odating drivers,
and deliver promptly coal and wood.
nice and dry, from their extensive sheds.
Their teams are all belled
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
sANGUILLY,S MOvEMENTS

Havana. Jan. 4.--Major General San
gully sailed to-day for Tampico, Mexico.
Much surprise is expressed in Spanish
circles at the presence in this harbor of
the former insurgent leader.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

Yesterdays big days bust
ness but served to add new
fuel to the fire in the shape Of
Remnants. Our force was
busy last night going over the
stock and shaping up every
thing in the form of short
lengths left from the days
sales, all of which Will be on
sale to-day. This sale will
continue for the next five days
Come out early! Everything
in the house reduced f.
of the Tailor Made Suits we have
4 heavy Blue Serge Suits
{size 81, BUST, have been
s$12 SO, to 60 today at 81
1 Navy Blue Serge Suit (size
32) to go at 81
Il 1 neat Brown Checked Suit,
size 80; has been $13. 80. to 90
sat 1898.
/ Ladies Black Cheviot Suit,
size 80; has been $3.50, to go
att $11.98
/ Ladies Black Cheviot Suit.
size AZ; has been SIT. SO, to 90
ut $11. SO
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

Bonner's oysters and meals needs no
mendation-they recommend them
selves. Best on earth
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders ale just
what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermi-
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in prime
condition. Price 25c per package. MN
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
OF MRS POwEL,,

FUNERAL OF MRS POWELL.
-. The f"neral of Mrs. Maggie Powell,
who died Monday, took place yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from her late
residence. No. SGT Norfolk avenue s. g.,
conducted by the Rev. l.. G. NJ. Miller,
pastor Of ST. Marks Lutheran Church,
after which the remains were raid to lest
in the City Cemetery.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
THIRTY-FIVE BELOW ZERO.

Malone, Y. Y, Jan. 4.-The mercur,
registered 80 degrees below zero at Sa
ranac Lake to-day, which is the coolest o
the season.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05


About Is dozen of our f.
hook and 4-button 81. SO gloves
in colors to go at 99c, all sizes.
5 to Z dozen "Bernhardt"
Gloves. Regular value s1.75
to go at 99c, broken sizes.
5 dozen Biarritz long length
Glace Gloves in blacks and col
ors to go at SOC, worth 81.
5 dozen shook Kid Gloves
worth 75c to soc, SOC.
. dozen Ladies' Dog Skin
Gauntlet Driving Gloves, worth
81. 25 to 90 at zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
MEETINGS RESUMED.

The revival meetings will be resumed
at Lee Street NJ. K. Church this evening
at 7:30 and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all Christians and the public
generally. We are expecting the presid-
lug elder on the Sabbath, who will hold
the fourth quarterly meeting. Other
good help Is also expected during the
meetings
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
EVERYTHING REDUCED.

Everything throughout the
house is affected more or less
by this sale and you can save
money by buying now at re-
duced prices in the face of adj
y, v ncing markets all along the
line.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

Virginia Carriage Factory No. 400
Henry street, opposite p. o. Headquar-
tiers for all kinds of repair work
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

would state it correctly. See
the great stock. Regular lines
of underwear all reduced. New
lots put on the counter to-day I!
HOS cay! HOSIERY!
Don't overlook these lines Of
Hosiery zee are Offering! They
represent the greatest values in
the house! They are strictly
high grade goods and worth
exactly as stated!
No. l consists of Is dozen
Children's British Cashmere
Hose, very fine quality, worth
from soc to Csc the pair to go
at 25c and 29c the pair secure
these quickly, sizes 81 to 8.
NO. = consists OF III dozen
children's extra heavy, very
fine quality Imported Cotton
Hosiery; prices have been from
40c to soc the pair to go at 19c
to 25c the pair.
Other Hosiery Specials we
can't mention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
$50, OCr REWARD.

$20,0Cr REWARD.
Chicago, Jan. Police Inspector
Setback offers $50, 900 to any person pro
ducing Mrs. Luetgert, dead or alive.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

Examine the Virginia Carriage Facto-
ry's buggies before buying. Office No.
400 Henry street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

Xmas goods and Toys, Dolls, Dolls and
Dolls. Ora watts Fair. 8 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
If IA small bottle of Shaker Dgestiv,
Cordial does you no good, don't buy &

If small bottle of Shaker Digestive
Cordial does you no good, don't buy
large one.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which
is good" It's not good for everybody,
only for the thin, pale. sick, weak and
weary. For those who are starving for
want of digested food. For those who
cannot get fat or strong, because thsir
stomachs do not work as they ought to.
These are the people, millions of them,
whom Shaker Digestive Cordial will cure.
Food makes strength, muscle, brain,
blood, energy-after it is digested. If
not digested, it will do you no good at
ALL
Shaker Digestive Cordial h.lps your
stomach to digest your food and cures in
digestion permanently. When you've
tried small bottle. you can tell.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle. 10
cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
CORSETs. CORsETs.

About 3 dozen pairs of the
celebrated French &c. p" Coz
sets, former prices from 80. so
to So. SO the pair. TO close the
line all Of them go at s1.59.
Here's a great bargain.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05
UNDERWEAR.

We have a big lot of Ladies,
Children's and Gentlemen's I'm
derwear in odd sizes. We have
made a great reduction. Prob
ably one-half of former prices
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-05

Lot of Wooden Shirts.
Lot of Gentlemen's Neck
wear.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Come every day this week
and secure big values.
Our Patrons will please obserys
the following:
During this sale we cannot
allow goods to go out on APP
proval; neither can we take
back any goods bought at this
sale, nor lay aside anything to
be called for.
We will positively move
into our new building on the
18th instant, and will have but
seven days to dispose of these
goods.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-03

now all my senses were on the alerf) I
felt, rather than saw, her form as she
mounted the steps, and reaching for
ward, took nay hand, saying, "Porque?'
WhyD
"Porque no me voyF' because l shall
not COB l answered, sternly.
AS 1 spoke, her fingers clutched mine
and with incredible strength she strove
to drag me forward, but, ignoring her
and this time | saw distinctly for the
cloud had passed from the noon a
man coming swiftly and silently to-
ward the foot of the steps.
With II glance at the girl, whose
face n now transformed by fury into
that of q demon, 1 hurled her aside,
rushed down the steps. every nerve
strung to It's highest tension, and ran
at my utmost speed toward the city.
/ heard q mans hoarse shout behind
led down into the city. in safety, when
suddenly 1 caught my foot. stumbled.
and half fell to the ground. Just as l
fell forward something grazed my
cheek, soaring it like a redhot iron, and
fell, with a ringing sound. on the steps
far below me.
Terror now lent additional wings to
my speed, and l never paused until L
fell exhausted through the portals Of
Henderson's home. Managing to crawl
up the steps l staggered into the din
ing-roow, where Jack and Henderson
sat, anXiously awaiting ME, and sank
breathless into 4 chair.
Their looks Of establishment were
succeeded by those Of horror as Jack
eXclaimed:
"My God, Henderson,! Look at the
blood!'
Putting my hand up to my face I
withdrew it wet with blood, and Hen
derson, who busted himself in washing
it away, disclosed a cut two inches long
where the knife had just touched me.
Explanations followed and as I ate
the meal waiting for me, I told the
strange adventure to my willing listen
ers. AS I finished, Henderson, who
had listened quietly, as was his wont,
burst out eXcitedly:
"This explains it all, boys. It's no
longer a mystery"
Pressing him for his reasons, he went
on to say that for the last two years
foreigners had frequently been found,
stabbed, in outlying and solitary parts
Of the city. The victims were invaria-
bly, web dressed, but as no money or
papers were ever found upon them, in
vestigation had been of no avail.
But here's a clew which can be fol
lowed up" said Henderson, land to-
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-03

among her own people that she dared
not trust them, and in a still more urg-
ent tone, begged me to go with her.
Truly, che who hesitates is lost" for
as l thought of Henderson's warning,
the lateness OF the hour, and the wom-
ans singular persistence, and faltered,
undecided, she dropped her mantilla,
and in an instant every scruple had
vanished. The light from the noon IL
lumined a face perfect in it's classic
beauty, and as innocent as that of the
Madonna, and as l saw the girls tear
stained cheeks (she vas only about 16)
and looked into her beautiful, implor-
ing eyes, 1 threw caution to the winds,
sailorlike, and motioned her to lead
and 1 would follow.
A look of joy o~verspread her face, and
she fervently murmured her thanks as
she guided me up the dark and narrow
street. Here and there some building
was fantastically silhouetted by the
noon, and among its grim shadows 1
fancied / could see a dark form NOV
ing, but at the low, sweet sound of my
fair guides 'Por aca, senior" (This way,
SIR. all my suspicious would vanish.
and / felt heartily ashamed of myself
and hurried forward in her wake.
Graceful as a fawn, she bounded lightly
up the steps which led to the street
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-03
Ed&6Zn9&S
B@8SW5aFS

\ book of stories FOR children by the
late Prof. DrummOnd is in preparation.
1t will be illustrated by Mr.. Louis
Vain.
Outlines in Color" a companion vol
ume to "Vignettes of Manhattan" will
be Prof. Brander Matthews only book
for the year. The new volume, like the
earlier one, will contain exactly a dozen
sketcheS-One for each month.
The BOOkman states that Lord
Charles Beresford and his cOllabOra-
teur, Mr.. Wilson, have discovered over
a hundred hitherto unpublished let
tiers of Nelson's, with which they will
enrich the work upon the great seaman
on which they are engaged.
The Bowen-Merrill Co.. of Indianap-
oils will bring out Mrs. Elizabeth Cady
Stanton's new volume of recOllections,
Eighty Years and More" The same
firm is to publish Miss Susan b. An
thongs "reminiscences, speeches, ETC.,
which will form two volumes of SOC
pages each.
W. W. Jacobs. whose first long story,
1.-The Shippers Wooing," was recently
published, is engaged in writing one
more novel with the flavor of the sea
When that is finished he proposed, in
succeeding work, to make Il determined
effort to get away from boats and salt
water.
Says the African Critic: unlike the
old-time grubs, .grubbing in Grub street
for their grub modern men of letters
thanks to the ubiquitous authors agent
can afford to winter abroad. Whilst
Rudyard KipIing. in search of sun
shine sails for the Cape. Robert HIGH.
ems (of Green CarnatiOn' celebrityE
Guy Boothy, and Gilbert Parker have
already left for Northern Africa
Miss Braddon, the novelist, is al
author whose plan of life might we'll be
copied by younger and more aspiring
writer's. She never allows her pen
work to interfere with her home life.
and her home II beautiful old GeOrs
gian mansion dating from 1920, t~estities
to her own good taste and to her skill
as IL hOusekeeper. Her own den is
lined with books on the walls, and lots
of fine china-aS fine as that which she
frequently describes with gustO in heI
books. An odd piece of furniture is a
sofa dedicated to the dogs OF the estab
lishment. OF these there are two, q
black poodle and Il fox terrier. BOtt
of these accompany the authOreSS or
her long walks.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-03
SHAMEO THE
An Old Womnn's Appeal Induces a
Midnight Marauder to Depart.

An Old Woman's Appeal Induces a
Midnight Maraudcr to Depart.
At the outskirts Of Mount Vernon, N.
y, lives Mrs. Pardon Hazieton, an
elderly woman. She has IN income
sufficient for her wants and lives alone
save for a woman who works in the
house during the day. Her neighbors
know her only as a white-haired, pleas.
ant-faced old lady, who never speaks
Of her antecedents. From her CONVEX
sation. however, it Is evident that she
has travelled much. The house is mod.
est and not the sort of Il place to catch
the eye of n burglar. Mrs. Hazletcr
has in her possession certain valuable
papers in an important estate, and she
believes that the capture of these docu
ments was the object of a stranger
whom she found in her room SOme
time after midnight. She was badly
frightened, of course, but raised herself
in bed and asked what the man want
ed. He said he wanted money anC
threatened to shoot her if she made az
cutlery.
You wouldn't shoot me-" said Mrs.
Hazleton. why, I'm old enough to be
your mother. Is your mother alive?"
NO." said the burglar, CURLY.
"Well I'll be honest with YOU" con.
tinued Mrs. Hazleton. There's only
myself, a helpless old lady, in the
house. Surely you're too much of @
man to take advantage Of a woman
an old woman"
The burglar stared at her, complete
ly unnerved. He was a good-lookina
young fellow, Mrs. Hazleton says, With
a dark complexion and large eyes. He
hung his head in a shamefaced way
when she looked him squarely in the
eyes. He walked half way down the
stairs and stopped.
You'd better come down after me
and close the parlor window. That's
the way l got in" he called back. Mrs
HaZleton followed closely.
Good night" she said, as the man
climbed out Of the window.
Good night" said the burglar. 81
won't trouble you any more, old lady,