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Fit, Finish, a b Criticise "Wile's" Clothing from ,iuy stu ml point you like, it is the nearest approach to high-priced custom work ever attained in men's ready-made apparel. We want the stylish dressers of Boa nokc to come In and see to wdiat perfection the an of clothes mak? ing has attained. "Wile's" clothing is right, from lining to buttonhole, ami if you buy a suit ' and it disappoints your expecta? tions, Bring it Back And Get Your fflonsy. CSSfOor FurnlHhiiiK tiooils IJepart ment for Gentlemen Is Complete. EONE-PRICE p CLOTHIER. Siicrof!?or to Jcs. Cohn. Jefferson and Campbell Sts. "?'?VW OJ?iK.^ A. North, East, south, West tho .'lower of flours is "I'illslmry's Best." Costs n little more t han any other be? cause it is worth more. And it makes more bread, makes whiter bread, makes better bread. Your grocer may tell you something else is "just its good," but it isn't. HAWKINS & FIELDING, Agents, Hartsook Building, Murkot Square, \l Your Mouse I I n afeyoy-tsrlnsufed? ?- SBK -????( UW81BCE S. DaVIS, .Insurance. Coming and Going. T. Campbell Gray, ?f the circulation department of The Times, has returned from n trip to New Orleans. Mrs. Dr. H. V. Gray lias just returned from u few weeks' visit to Now Orleans, where shu has been visiting her sons. E. Tnlbott*Glnss, of Tomiwundn, N. Y? is iu Ronnoke on a visit to his father. Mrs. Mildred Bell, of Clinmblissburg, is vis.ting at the residence of Mr. und Mrs. ,T. T. Ovurstreet on Seventh avenue s. w. Mrs. Frederick Aunspuugh went to Lynchburg yesterday afternoon to visit her mother, who i-- quite sick. Miss Francis Moss left yesterday on ti visit tc friends at Glasgow. <i '/.. Trent passed through the city yesterday en route from his home to his store at Coucord, Tenn. He has been attending the funeral of L*is sister. Frank Korte, of the Norfolk und West? ern railway, who has been spending some time in New York, returned yesterday. W. Tj. Pierce and ('apt. Cbildrcss, of Christiansburg, were in the city yester? day, ic* II. B. Loving, the soap man. left, yes? terday on a business trip to'Buchnnun. Rev. A. S. Morrison, pastor of the Christian Church of ..Carlisle, Pa., was in the city yesterday. Miss Nannie Pepper, ol Elliston, was in the eitv vestcrday visiting her brother, .1. \V. Pepper. Judge .7no. A. Buchnnnn,o( Abingdon, passed through Ronnoke yesterday en r mte to Lyncliburg. E. M. Carr left yesterday on a business trip to Norfolk. ? NY. P. Airheort, of the Iron Belt Build? ing and Loan Association, kivill leave to? day for St. 1 .ouis. lt. S. Harbour, of South Boston, i-' in the eitv. i R. \\". Brook, a prominent man of Greensboro, N. C., is in the city. Major Andrew McCartney mid wife, of Cmig COIll tv, are iu the eitv, the guests of Mrs. C P. Read. Frank 15. "Meli went to Norlolk last night on business. Mrs .1. O. Jack, of V in ton, who has been seriously ill, is reported as being somewhat improved. Rev. .1. 1). Dreher, president of Bonn oke College, is in Baltimore in tin: inter? est of his school. 7 The Misses Williams, of Lynchburg, were iu town yesterday visiting at Col. J. Hampton Hcge's. Thevwere on route to Blacksburg. Jno. i'. Barbec, of Lynchburg, whs in the city yesterday. Cluif. If. Cocke, of Ilollitis. passed through town yesterday returning from Washington. S. 11 IlcironiniUS has just returned from an extended visit to Northern cities. ('has. Daird, of the Virginia Military Institute, at Lexington, is iu the city for u few days. (Jo and bear the Rehr Grand piano which will be used by the Boston stars at the Academy of Music Frldaj night. An entertalniiiu programme by the ? Host,in Stars" at the Academy Friday night. 'If it were done when't is tfoent were well it were We received an order for small print, at three o'clock submitted at four. Only o unusual surname. The jc and IT WAS WELL DCr 110-112-114 North Jefferson EDW. L. STONE, Prcsidcn THE LOGAN CASE. The case of T. Logan against the city of ltonnoke was still being heard in the hustings court yesterday morning und the evidence was all in by 12 '.o'clock. It was then found that a mistake bad been made in the plaintiff's plea and] the case Iras non-suited. It seems that the plea made,by the plaintiff for damages did not claim damages for permanent injuries, and as that was the instruction the court was asked to give the jury, the court re? fused to do so. DELEGATES HEHE. A number of delegates and alternate: came in yesterday and "last night to at tend the annual conference 'of the North? ern Methodist Church which convenes in Lee Street Methodist Church this morn? ing at !? o'clock. They will he in session the balance of the week. JUSTICE WOOD'S COURT. There was only one case before Justice Wood i:i the police court yesterday ami that was a big hearty looking negro man who was arraigned for vagrancy ami charged with stealing a hat. The case for stealing was continued, but be was lined 2.511 lor vagrancy. He pleaded consump tioc,but as he didn't look the part elicited verv little symuathy from the court NEW STREET CROSSINGS. Everybody who goes to the postollce are commending the quick work of the Council in taking such speedy action on the motion made Tuesday 'night' by Mr. Wilson authorizing the laying of llag crossings across tin-streets at the post office. The Council appreciating the fact that these crossings were badly needed and that it would take over ,i month for the motion to go through its regular channel, upon tin- suggestion of Mr. Wil? son, acted at once and gave the citizens the crossings Cnpt. Wihgate, the city engineer, will in all probability commence work on the new crossings to-day. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt. Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter. Chapped Hands, Cht I blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, anil positively cures Piles, or no pay re? quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sab- tit Massie's Phar macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke. (Jone, done quicKIy." three thousand letter circulars, in the other afternoon. A proof was ne error was found, and that in an >b was ready for delivery at six, 4E. mfg. Co. Street o? ROANOKE, VA. t. THE COR BETT- FITZ SIMMONS EIGHT Arrange men ts have been made to have a special wire run into the Old Opera 1 louse, on the 17th instant, and the Cor bett-FitzslmmottH fight will be reported in detail. A brass band has been secured and it vory enjoyable "evening will lie spent while receiving the report of the great fight. Fitzsininions seems to be the favorite with the majority of .the sports. MEETING TO NIGHT. The regular monthly meeting of the Junior Hose Company will lie held in their Jiro house on Jefferson street to? night. The oflicers for the ensuing year, who were elected at the last, regular meet in:.', will be installed. This is the only matter of Importance to come before the company. SERGEANT T1LLETT IMPROVED. City Sergeant-T. If. Tillett, who has been confined to his room for several days by u severe attack of quinsy.was so much impoved yesteday as to be at his office for a few hours in the afternoon. 0 -O -<J5 O <J> <53 -^l ?t>-1?>- O- ??? ?> <2>- o OUR SALES ON I Are increasing 4 every day. I We have another 4 ^ car, and want you | I to try some. ? 6 HUNTER & CO 4 6 I 27 Salem Ave. S. W & $ 'Phone 193. \ O O- Q>- O- GO- <S>- 53> (Si*- O- <S?- (? i 2 ST. The uppermost nrticlo in our minds h Columb'a Hiver Salmon. All Salmon caters know 10? difference between Alaska and (J'dutnhia ltiver lUh. The Cornier is dry ami has tittle of ihn Salmon (lavdr. The latter is oily, llaky, tender, nUo^elher bet? ter, altogether richer. You're surprised at the pries?10c, 15c aud '20c. SKI.I,Kits OK THE WOHLD'S HEST. I I I -J t- il <m ?.<> ii Street. ?Phone in. C. F. BLOUNT, Manager. The Only First-Huns !$a TIouho til Town. Electric Lights und Hi Iis tu Euch Itoom. Nnwiy Papered ami Painted. Capacity 150. ? J. 1 COX, Proprietor, ^ ROANOKE, VA. 2b Baggage Transferred Free,. =,. Opposite Passenger Depot. ^ _ tAlso We Have Recently Attached to Our Hotel a First-class Lunch Counter That Will Please The Most Fas Jt ticlious. Our Specialty is York River ^ Oysters on the Half-Shell. |Yever PiERPONT ELY'S CREAM I5AI.M lea positlveenre. Apply into the nostrils. It la quickly absorbed. 60 cents :it Druggists or by nmil ; enmploM 10c. by m.ii!. iXY ukotueus, oc Warren St., kcw York city. MA NTT AI riliKKH OF Building, Fiie i Paving Brick. Capacity 4-0.000 Per Day. Fresh lot of California Tangerines and seedless oranges and pears just received atCATOGNl'S. the confectioner. Wl i In lor i* rices t II G. R. PIERPONT, Salem, Va. nnTZjl?TCP TD Li i A rn jl Jezx.., In i mJztf n i-ZA- JL TOBE. BLICK SILK. ' It is impossible to write About all the (jO0(l things in tills department? hero are .just a few. Von will want a pretty black silk gown; if not, certainly a separate silk skirt. .\' 80 rents, heavy andlclcgnnl Luxor, h good value at #1.11)?28 inch. A; -1. beautiful "Seedy' Artuure Royal- really cheap at $ I 25, 2'1 inch. A; ' i'cents, an elegant black Japanese Silk, worth fully 00c?27 inch. At !} , the new Moire Velour, 21 inch. At ".'? cent> line Japanese silk, lull '.!<? incn wide. f/SOHE uEfl SliKS. T !s to l?e the great silk season?Silk Wa as, silk Separate Skirts^ Kllk Gowns, Petticoats, Silk 'under Grenadines an . ?? effects; in font, there is to he an till in . demand tor silk-. Note some recent : liin^:-: At $1.2?, Moire Velvour, one of the "Swellcst" things of the season, ~n inch. At V.. the new stripes mid 'swivel effect* on dreamy Glace grounds, 21 ditch. At 75 cents, RrodnAe Prlnccsso liaviug pretty >-atin figures capering over n Prin? cess ?-'? bund. '.''I inch. At $L2j, the new "Snake Skins." the novelty >if the time, grcuu, brown, lilne und Hello. 'Jo inch. At$l, the new Royal Brocades; here's genuine royal rich peas at short range, 21 liich. At Bi 1 Scents, DuchrsscSatin Brocade, it. makes i intignilicenl looking waist, 2(1? inch. WAT r, RBTTEW & CLAY". BUCK DRESS GOODS. These nre a few great big value- addcl to those mentioned last week?all just opened -see them at once. AT ?d CENTS A YARD. Brocaded Grenadine, looks like silk- - 40 Inch. "Birdseyo" Canvas?a new get-up, -12 inches. ???seedy" Crystal Uep ii black beauty-" 42 inch Plain English < lunvits, all wool, I.' inch. Pretty figured Mohair-, lustrous as silk, 42 inch. AT .V.? CENTS A YARD. Brocade Etamine -a novelty up-to date?15 Inch. Brocade Grenadine rich and rare, 15 inch. Australian Crepe Cloth, a very (Direct thing, 45 inch. AT CENTS A YARD. Wide Wale Cheviot, all pure wool, al? ways 50c befon?Ill-inch?just right for a separate skirt. AT #1.25 A YARD. Prie.-iley's "Cravenotte" for Tailor made suits, .skirts and blazer suits, war? ranted watcrptoof, 00-Inches wide?for? merly $2 a yard. CORSETS. what we propose tc tleal out to our pen pic. CORSETS AT ?" CENTS. A Corset, good enough for a queen to wear?und many I hat arc queens indeed, and the world not aware, wear them ? made by the "R. and G." Corset Com? pany. White and drab. See it, CORSETS AT "? CENTS. Tin' celebrated "H. aild'G."- an honest dollar's worth of wear in them; an un? scrupulous dealer puls them in bis dollar line ami yon can't tell the [difference. CORSETS AT si. '? 1!. and (I.'' white and black. "H. and (b" nursing, white and [drab. Dr. Warner's?the latest ones arc styles ??til," ? (',:;," "233." CORSETS AT $1.25. Dr. Warner's Health. Thomson's "Clove Pitting" in the proper shapes. UMBRELLAS. We liave only the wearable ones, we do not care to bore the trade with corset experimenting. Not a Corset with IV,Royal-sounding name, tits only rec? ommendation) but an honest Corset at an honest price to suit honest people is WATT, RBTTEW & CLAY. if you want Umbrella goodness min? gled with the word "Bargain," why then come along and get one of these: AT $2 EACH. Ladles' 20-Inch, close rolling,flno black Taffeta silk, very small steel rod, Enalind thorn and Weichsel I handles, regular val? ue sj:-.'. <5. AT $2 EACH. Gents'*id inch, made of finest Miller's Gloria, steel rod, close rolling, English WATT, RET TEW & CLAY. thorn. Weichseil und other fancy handles, sterling silver mountings -u regular !?'?! umbrella everywhere. NECKWEAR. PETTICOATS. Our neckwear business is taking on Metropolitan 'proportions?not without cause, to be sure. What is the cause: AT 23 CENTS. Ladies' black and white checked band ho R's. Ladles' plaid band bows. Ladies' changeable Taffeta band bows. Ladies' and gents*figured band bows. Ladies' and gents' ??Club" ties?a mag? nificent line. At 10 CK NTS. Ladies' black satlne Shield Hows. Ladies' black Silk Shield Bows. AT CENTS. Gents' black Satin and Silk Band Hows. Gents' fancy Silk Hand Hows. Gents' new Teck Ties, black and fancy. Cent-.' 1 in-hand Ties, black and fancy. The best 25c line overs tiOWIt. , AT ?"?(? CENTS. The new "Puffs.'' The new "Flow end" 4-in-hnnds. The prettiest 50 cent line in town. WATT, RETTEWife CLAY. Can you long afford to sit down and make your petticoats:- Look at. our rfady-to wear ones. At T'.l cents, good fast black Satinc with deep double rufllo. At$l, finer grade black Satlne, with tleep corded ruMle. At $1.25, fast black Italian Cloth, with corded rufl?e. At $1.41). line black French Satlne, with deep ruffle and corded edge. At $1.75, line black Italian with 0-inch puff und deep corded ruffle. AI $l.75,fine black Figured Silkot, with deep puff and cord-edge ruffles. At $2.75 and fins black Moreen, with deep puffs and ruffles, strictly cor? rect in every way. SEPARATE SKIRTS. You can have a new dress ready to put on iu a jill'y and save the cost of making. How docs the idea strike you? Skirt* at $1.25 Each. These arc made of pretty black figured Mohair, lined throughout with Rustle ' Pcrkolim?you would pay more for the making. j Skirts at s'.87 to s5 Each. Hero is a big assortment of black liu urcil and plain Mohairs, serges, new . checked suitings, etc. In each case the I material alone will cost the price of the skirt all ready to put on. See them to? day. WATT, RBTTEW & CLAY. KID GLOVES. We have made additions of "important lines to our list of popular Kid Gloves. The most Important of these addition? are the "Ma?gioni" and the "Trcfousee." AT $1.50 PAIR. Celebrated "Moggioni" real Kill Cloves, 4-button black and spring colors?this is the glove handled by Centimen ?L- Co., of New York, at $1.75?these come to us di? rect, hence tin; low price. AT *I.?0 PA lit. "Trefousse," I button black Suede, Iii. ted and guaranteed?the only real mourn? ing glove. D clasp black Glace"" Kl dem broldercd backs, the best $1.50 Kid Clove, made. AT;$1.50 AND $2. "Trefousse" 8-hutton length, black Mosquetaire Suede. AT To CENTS PAIR. 4 button Kid Gloves,"in "tans, reds, modes and butter colors, 'in '.both black und self embroidered backs, as"| good as anybody's dollar line?don't fail to see them. AT 70 CENTS PAIR. Misses' Fine Kid Cloves, I hook, all I si/.es. WATT, RBTTEW & CLAY.