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A Chip or Two Hereand There. OA'S"! El "KD MY TIIK "tllAMl*." The cry of bard times has become very familiar throughout Southwest Virginia, and wo are forced to admit in lioanoke also. Tim failure of tho Loan, Trust anil Safe Deposit Company aud the suspen? sion of the Commercial National Bank, which followed shortly after, has caused an unwonted wariness among our citi? zens. Money, which had began to circu? late a little more freely than it had done since "boom times," immediately went out of sight, and, we might add, in more ways than one. A great mmy people who wore accus-' tamed to take their dttle savings to the hank now hoard it up at home, though '?mm! of them arc beginning to realize that it can be saved just as advantage? ously by investing in real estate and homes for themselves. Rents arc a great deal cheaper than they used to be, but there is still room for improvement in some sections of tho city In this respect. This may be ac? counted for. perhaps, by the great de? mand which there Is for desirable houses. It is a well-known fact that good houses well located are hard to get and are never vacant for any length of time. That people aro willing to build lu Roanoke just now is another sign of re? turning confidence in the city's In tu re, as well as indication that money is ~not so hard to get. Shortly after the boom days building almost entirely ceased and many houses were loft half finished. Some of these have recently been com? pleted and others taken away, so that the skeletons have nearly all disappeared. New houses are being built in all parts of the city, but especially In the business sec? tion. Any ono knows what this means. Business men, especially those who have ventured too near the fire before, are not going to sink money unless they know what they are doiug. Thos. J. Burke, of tho firm of Meals its Burke, Is just completing a pretty res idence on South Jefferson street. J. H. .Marsteller is pushing forward rapidly a three story brick storeroom on Campbell aveune, below the Terry build? ing. The house will be 25 feet by 200 feet. Judge A. E. King and Capt. G. G. Gooch are finishing a handsome two story brick store on South Jefferson stieet to be occupied by the Southern Express Company. Frank Brown is building a two-story building on Campbell avenue, east of the market. Rosenbaum Bros, are adding to their store on Salem avenue. When finished the building will extend through to Campbell avenue, with entrances on both aides. W. H. Keister Is erecting a dwelling on Third avenue n. w. J. E. Powers is also having a dwelling put up on Fifth aveuu? n. w. H. Markley Is greatly improving the old building at the corner of Salem ave? nue and Commerce street. The house will be raised,.the storeroom'enlarged nnd fitted with plate glnss widows its whole length on Salem avenue. This will be a great Improvement, as the buildiug has been an eyesore for a long time. It would not do to let the .opportunity (or comment on the many Improvements that have been made on Church street s. wvj go by. Many of the houses aro receiv? ing new paiut and uew faces. Dr. C. G. Cuunaduy's residence would hardly be recogn'/.ed ns tho ugly, neg leected looking houseitwas before ho pur? chased it The house lately occupied by Capt. Wright has uudergouc a thorough ren? ovation Church street is the only decently paved residence street In the city, and, not being encumbered with car tracks, Is also a favorite driveway. Iu the southeast section of tho city tho same changes aro being made. This is surely evidence that the period of hard times is soon to be over. There seems to be little talk about a new postmaster and who will secure the qiiarters in the new building. There is still less talk about the probabilities of our having sidewalks placed on tho streets lending to that building. Iu wet weather there is no direction iu which the postoffice can be reached without wad? ing iu tho mud. A few planks would be acceptable or, better still, a tug boat to ply between Campbell and Jefferson street, via the public building, would afford relief. The postoflice building would be a credit to any city, but If some one would stand inside tho door and show people where to find the stamp window, where the registry clerk Is and where to lind the letter box, strangers would be much more apt to say nice things about it when they get home. Many patrons also would like to know why the stamp window is closed a part of every day, with the following words written on a niece of p.iper: "Closed ' from 1 o'clock until 4 o'clock. Call at general delivery window." There have been no changes in the office force of the general manager's olbce of the Norfolk and Western With the ex? ception of the assumption of the duties of Mr. Ramsey by Mr. Tomlison, everything goes on ns before the resignation of Mr. Sands. Tlie friends of Mr. Ramsey will be glad to learn that he has not resigned, as was reported. sn EDWARD JETER, REPORTER. Councilman J. M. Smith returned yes? terday morning from a trip to his old home in Tazewell county. Gene Crawford, of New York, is in the city on a flying v isit. The regular monthly meeting cf the Tyree Mtssouiary Society will be held next Sunday night at toe Baptist Church. There will be, as usual, a song service by the children, with an address by Rev. H. C. V. Campbell. Dr. J. D. Tnylor will on Sunday niirht preach at the Hollins Church. To-morrow morning a lot of fancy needle work made by the ladies of the Episcopal Church will be offered for sale iu Mrs. T. C. Wolfendeu's parlor, on Col? lege avenue. The proceeds will he used for charitable purposes. R. H. Carper is building a five-room cottage on the G ray bill farm across the river. The land was purchased from J. H. Bear. The officers to be elected this coming May are supervisors and magistrates, and those who wish to'havo their names printed on the ofllcinl ballot should notify theeounty olerk in the manner prescribed by law, at least twenty days before the election. Thoso who are aspirants for tho positions named had butter remember this or else they will get left. There were Easter services at the Luth? eran Church Wednesday night. There will also be services at tho above church to-night preparatory to tho sacrament of the Lord's Suppor, which will'be admin? istered Sunday morning. To day Is Good Friday. Tho college will'suspend ns well as private schools and the churches will hold appropriate services in memory of the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Barrett, of Blckley Mills, Va., arrived Wednesday evening to attend the bedside of Mrs. A. S. Dodson, who lies critically ill in West Salem. The following young gentlemen were chosen Wednesday to contest for the de claimer's medal given by the Ciceronian Literary Society of Roauoke College, which contest Ulkes place iu the hall Fri? day night before the commencement: Robert P. Stuart, H. Cook, P. K?lner, Jesse Wilson Cllne, A. Anderson and 11. W. Boles. The judges are s Messrs. Ropnss, Kime and S. Bowman. We learn that S. M. White, Esq., who has for the past three years and a half discharged the duties of duputy clerk of the courts most efficiently and satisfac? torily, has placed his resignation in the hands of Clerk Grlftiu. It is presumed I that this action is taken by Mr. White with a view to re enter the revenue ser? vice.?Times-Register. There was a good attendance at the business meeting of the Hupp Deyerle Camp of Confederate Veterans Wednes? day morning. The following additions were made to the roll: John M. Thomas, William McCauley, Rev. B. F. Ball; and S. M. White. Addresses were made by Judge Blair, Rev. R. b\ Ball aud General Munford. A paper was read from the Ladies' Auxiliary ot the T'ickett Camp, 'ooking to the betterment of the condi? tion of any Confederate wife, mother or sister who might be in need. A commit? tee was appointed consisting of Geo. W. Zirkle. John II. Camper and Dr. Oscar Wiley to investigate for this county aud report at next meeting. Xo formal date was set for a future meeting, but it was agreed to meet bereafter once a month. The meeting was a characteristic and touching one, for Confederate veterans are growing fewer and those that are left are growing old. 'Ere long the last vet? eran of the "Lost. Cause" will follow Jackson "across trie river," where they will meet beneath the trees. The meeting at noon yesterday was ex? ceedingly interesting. Since the return of the evangelists who have been out for some mouths holding meetings, the ser? vices have taken a new life. Powerful talks by Rev. J. S. Moserand Evangelists D. B. Strouse and E. 11. Marshall were well received by the audience. A letter from Evangelist J .W. Hype?, was quoted from, stating that up to this time there had been about forty sanctlfications and as many conversions at his meeting at West Radford. E. H. Marshall reported that he had visited Christiansburg on Tuesday anil there were thirty-five pres? ent at their noondav prayer meeting. Our price are always special, and wc can at any time meet competitors both in prices and grade of goods. We tlo straight, . legitimate" business and give good values. J. E. ROGERS ?s-CO. EXTRAORDINARY SALE ?6f Worth of Men's and Youth's Fine ?TAILOR-MADE? Bought at less than Manufacturer's Cost frcm the well-known wholesale clothiers, Kohn, Rosenheim & Co, Market street, Philadelphia. PART OF THIS GREAT STOCK IS NOW ON SALE, BALANCE JUST AS FAST AS RECEIVED. \ PRICES THAT WILL STARTLE AND ANNIHILATE COMPETITION. AltXOLU KOIIN A. L. 1I06BX11BIM: ? A. M. KOIIX. Kohn, Rosenheim & Co., Manufacturing Clothiers. 533 Market Street and 9 North Sixth Street PlllLADKLlMHA, March ?tth, 1807. The Philadelphia One-Price Clothing House, Rounokc, Va. Gentlemen:?On account of our retiring from business, we have con? cluded to accept your oiler of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) worth our Clothing Stock, same being 00 percent, less than cost of manufacture. Goods will be forwarded at ouce. Trusting same will open up to vour entire satisfaction, we remain. Yours very truly, KOIIX, ROSEN HEIM & CO. This house manufactured High Grade Clothiug equal to merchant tailoring, all , this season's make Note the Prices : 150 tuits, all-wool fancy plaids, latest shades, retail the world over at $7.50, our price. Ninety Suits in fine Woisteds and newest Plaids, ietail price $10, our price. $3iS0 $5.00 Seventy-seven Suits in elegant Plaids and Fancy Mixtures, cheap at $15 00, ftf Cfl our price. Q f B?U Among these goods are tome Children's Suits, sizes 3 to 15, Think of All- 0 1 IE wool Suits worth #2.00 to go at. $ | g | 9 Klegant Suits, in All-wo >1 Fancy PUids at $ 1 .25, $ 1.50, $ 1 .75 to $2.50. TflJs^* Sole agents for Sirouse & Bros'. Custom Tailoiing Suits made to measure and a fit guaranteed Bicycle Suits and Pants, Belts, Hats and Caps "We Fire Up at 8:30 A, M.; Steam Shut Off at 9 P, M. Constant crowds throng our counters, and buying is moving along with beautiful regularity. The great lines of choice Dry Goods displayed in our house is well nigh irresistible. Quantities of new things have arrived for this week's sales. French Printed ! Silks! Silks! Black Dress G Ghallies. When we any French Challle we mean just that. The cloth was made in Fram e and the printing, as only the French Can do, was done In Franco, therefore they are high class dress goods. These art all of the newest designs. It la the nicest fabric ever made for HOUSE DRESSES, TER JACKETS and CHILDREN'S DRESSES. A dozen or more styles of them, beau? tiful designs. Regular value. 50c to 00c the yard: ,no\v on sale at only 45c. See the assortment. White Goods. Another Big Lot of Mill Ends in India Linon at the Very Low Prices Now, Ready. 8c values in India Linons at 5c. 10c values in India Linons at do, 12 l-2o values in India Linons at He. 15c values in India Linons at 10c 20c values in India Linons at 111c. 20 pieces of fine Checked Nainsooks, made to sell nt He the yard, on sale to? morrow at ~>c. 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 Rlack Silks, ia Penn de Bole, Black Satin Duchess.', Ar mitre Weaves and Figured Silks, and will oiler some exceptional values. If you want a silk this week will be your op? portunity. At 50c the yard, 5 pieces more of the 20-inch Changeable Taflet? Silks ia all the new dark colors, worth <>!><? every? where. These silks are the scarcest thing in the market and are not to l)C had it gain. At 08c, 20 Inch wide Black Moire Vel out Silk, so popular for skirts. At$1.15, neat line of colored Moire Velour Silks for skirts and suits. Very nobby.? At 40c the yanl. 5 pieces pretty Pin Striped Changeable Taffeta Silk*, worth <mc. At M l-2c the yard. 22-inch wide real Japanese Silks in all the leading shades and black. Very handsome quality. At 75o the yard, instead of 88c, 5 pieces of a new number in Plain Black I'eau de Sole Silk. The best value ever thrown On the counter at the price. A188c, very heavy wide Plain Black Satin Duchess, worth everywhere $1. At ?1 the yard, evening shades in Moire Velour, the most beautiful silk for evening dresses. At 75c and $1 the yard, new things in large figured Black Satin Dlichesse tor skirts. At 60c, 88c, $1 and $1.25 the yard, all the lau? novelties in Figured Taffeta Silks I'-ir waists. Very Lewest combination. At 25c the yard, superior quality of real Japanese Wash Silk., All the new colorings. At si the yard, very line quality Pure Silk Warp "Kudora," the nicest material made for a handsome black dress. At $1.25, Priestly's Silk Warp Crepe (Moth, most desirable fabric on i lie mar? ket for handsome mourning dress. At 25c, 29c, 39c, 50c, 59c, 75c and sRe the yard, we are showing the ? greatest valties in French Serges ever offered cur customers. See the great values. Can duplicate any number ill navy blue. At 25c, 50c, 59c, 75c. 88c, ami si, great lines of new Figured Brilliant!lies. Are having great sales on these. Have re? turned to popularity and arc now very desirable, f-'cc them. At 519c, 59c, 75c and 88c, all the latest Ktamine Weaves in the greatest values you ever saw. All of them popular. Sales way lieyond expectation in t his line. At 25c, great lines of Figured Dress Fabrics in Black, full 1)0x40 inches wide, worth 85c the yard. Chitons, Nets and re Of course you know how much in favor all these goods are this season. Wo have the biggest lilies throughout ever shown here. Pia'11 Chiffons; all shades. Kmbroldered Chiffons of all sorts. Brussels and Novelty Nets of all kinds. Grenadines In black and colors. See the great assortment. We are allowing unbroken lines of the latest novelties in colored woolens. Muscovietta,' Poplins, Cover Cloths, Checked Plaids and Plain Weaves of All Sorts, full Suit and Skirt Materials in Endless Variety. Wash Goods. At lie the yard, pretty neat Zephyr Ginghams for children, worth 10c. At 5c the yard, new styles in genuine Merrimnck shirting Prints, nobby .stripes, do not fade. At7 8-4c, 11,000 yards of Merrimaek Printed Dimities, worth 12 l-2e. Selling like hot cakes. At 12 l-2c the yard, great ?iips of the new figured Wash Fabrics. All the new large Moral designs. Newest weaves in materials, latest and prettiest color com? binations. Everyone of them a gem. Assortment, endless. At 15c, 18c, 25c, 80c and :!llc the yard, all "the newest things in Lattice Weaves, Printed French Organdies, etc. Great range of styles. If you want a pretty wash dress you will lind it nowhere so satisfactory as here. Domestic Best quality Lancaster Gingham, no remnants, no seconds, no imitation, but. the real thing, at 5c the yard, worth lie. Fruit of the Loom, the real thing, 4-4, at 0 l-2c the yard. Red Calico, fast dye, pretty figures, best quality, -lc the yard, worth 5c. 25.01)0 yards full yard wide Percales, novel design, worth 10c. at Sc yard. 1,000 yards of real good, heavy Cotton Crash for dish towels, at :> l-2c the yard, usually worth 5c. At 14c the yard, 10-4 Unbleached sheet? ing, good heavy quality. At. 20c the yard, 10 -I Bleached sheet? ings, uood, heavy quality. At 50c each, 0-4 ready made sheets, best quality sheeting. At 15c each, good quality, full large size Pillow Cases, ready made. A Few Special Barg ains Now The 50c Summer Corset at 89c; The 100 lot of Silk Gloria Umbrellas re? duced from si.75 to$1.89. The great. lines of Tafl'eta Ribbons at way down prices. The extra well made Boys'Shirt Waists at 25c. The Ladies' Imported Black Hosiery at 15c, instead of 20c the pair. The extra quality Boys' double-knee, double heel and toe stockings at 12 l-2e. instead of 15c. it will pby you to visit our house any day and see the great line of goods on sale. 206 Commerce Street.