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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
Education.

\ Detroit father has undertaken little
educational venture with his own chill.
dren, and he is tlyingto make them give
up slang, the use OF ambiguous terms OF
speech and other peculiar;ties affected
by the Youth of the day, Yesterday he
asked his 14-year-oid daughter where 4
certain book was.
II haven't an idea papa" answered
the young lady
II didn't ask YOU for ideas" said the
father sternly; just anawermy question
Where is that book"
"On the top shelf in the book case, re
cited the girl like parrot
"Can You reach IL"
YES. sir.
There was long silence, the father
waiting impa;iently for the book. At last
he asked:
Nell, why don't YOU bring it,
Bring what. sir"
The book l wanted.
You did rot say You wanted Inc to
get it." said the daughter in demuro
voice; ''you asked me If l could reach
it."
Nellie" said the father, as a smile
made his mUs;achc tremble, get that
book like good sir! and bring it here 10
me-"
Now, you're talking sense, pop. I'll
have the book in . jifiy, ''SNnd She whisked
off after ii, while the father sighed over
the degeneracy of the times.-Dctroii
Free Press.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
GOLDEN PLumED TAssEL OF CORN

An emblem, they tell us, this country should seek
From It's posies that nod TO the sun
A blossom, whose homo ranges widely. 10 speak
For nation of mary in ono,
Now let us suggest, here. plant growing WIDE
Waving welcome to freedoms first morn,
And sacred, orr own as the flag OF our pride,
Ills the golden plunlcd taSSel OF corir
For purest of daisies tho many have plead,
And still more for the gay golden rod
Some for the sunilower that waves his grand head
High above al that bloom DER the sod;
But here is q plaut that Is Yankee all thro
And was Yankee ere Yankee was born;
Frs Freedom had hoistcd the tanner OF blue
Dove the golden pluined tasScl Of corn,
From the home OF tho oak 90 the palmetto S
shade,
From her center way down to each sen;
from mountain 10 mead. and thro green glen
and glade,
1t waves DER the land of the free
Should heel of Invader that free soil poilutc,
And her proud banter trNmple with scorn.
Yet will the broad earth. In defiant salute,
Wave her golden plumcd tassel OF corn.
Let Great Britain boast of her roses ;,erEumo
And France OF pure lily 50 fair;
While Scotland may weave from her thistlc's rcd
bloom
\ grand garland 10 twinc in her hair
But for proud motto. TO stand all alone.
And the capNstone Of freedom Gdora.
We place there above all the poSieS NO own
The golden plumed tasSel OF corn
George f Powell il St Pau Pioneer Press
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

Some genius discovered that Nhen
men reach the theatre and remove their
topcoats their nec,l.ies DO not present
that geometrical nicely Of position that
all well regulated neck,ies oaght Even
if the wearer be co!iscious-which is SCI
dom-that his tie is net rs it should be,
it is awkward to pose before the mirror,
if there be one. and set red in the face
in fruitless struggle to rearrange the
biased tie. The genius aforesaid has
got on to al this Being gerius, to
capture an idea was to act upon it.
He sought and obtained . position as
usher in one OF the theatres. Then he
began business. The first man whose
necktie looked as il it were in search Of
his occipital bone, and who looked
healthy enough not to be startled By the
strangeness OF the request, Wa ap'
preached.
"Tie your nccktie, sir:''
WHAT"
Tie your neoStie, 81: Il las become
disarranged.
"Has il? Well, go ahead"
The tie was neatly adjusted, quarter
dropped in the hand of the tyer, and
this began what is now quite renune-
rst;ve addition TO the theatre ushcr's du-
iies.
OF coursethe genius had im;,accrs All
geniu5es have.
W, o,,, l,o.-a ,-1,tr r.clStia l,arnauIic-
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
percorarcl Saws.

Perforated blades for band and circu-
lar saws are just now attracting attention
in Germany, and are apparently giving
general satisfaction. Blades of this
character are not entire novelties, but
have been known in modified forms for
some years, says The American Machin-
ist. As general thing, however, their
use has been much decried. Still they
appear to have some advantages worth
considering, and many claims Of superb,
GRITTY are made for them. Among them
is that of reduced blade friction, due to
reduced area OF rubbing surface; less
tendency to heat, because of the circula-
ton of air through the holes, and econo-
nv in power. The holes further prevent
the dangerous extension of cracks in saw
blades, and in general make it q com
paratively easy matter to keep the saws
In good running order.-N lew York Tele-
praln
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

". }F. Suit, Druggist, Bippis, Ind,
testiiieS: y can Recommend Electric
Bitters Us the very best remedy.
Every bottle sold has given relief i'll
every case. One man took six bot
ties, and was cured Of Rheumatism OF
ten wears standing" Abraham Marc,
Druggist, Bellviile, Ohio, aflirms:
The best selling medicine ! have
ever handled in my 20 years expert
ence, is Electric Bitters." Thousands
of othors have aGded their testimony
so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric bitters do cure all diseases
of the Liver, Kidneys or blood. Only
a half dollar Il bottle at Budwell y
Christian's Drugstore.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
TIE KINGS DAUGHTER.


Whin you was out a lady called,
A lady foine and fair,
Wild swate blue eyes, and purity month,
And lovely banged up hair.
And whin She asked Of you was in.
Says I. mo, mum, she's not;
But ct you'll lave your card wild ME,
III see it's not forgot"
'oh, niyecmoinl. says size; 81 came
A little news 10 oriag
About some poor we're doing for
I'm dau'ther Nv the king"
Thin. howly saints! los; me wits,
Andcurtesicd down so low;
That whin tho princess left the door,
I niver saw her so.
Blu, gettin' quick me senses back,
hurried down the strate,
And, bowin' low, says to hcr,
Pray won't your hoighness waltz"
She looked at me and eniled most swate
Wild all her white teeth shown;
NO, not today; III come again.
It's tonne must be goin'."
Now, though am dimmycrat.
Al kings and queenscs hath,
And beiu IN American,
AL white folks equal ratin',
I'd loikc to know the princess name,
And who moiSht be her father,
And what she's doin' over here
SO far across the wather.
And eff her royal hoighnesS wants
y maid TO wait upon her,
III do it on these blissed llnaes,
Sure's me names O'Counor.
Mary l.. Henderson in The Century.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
Blair SAYS It's All Right.

Mr.. S. o, Blair, Chicago, says: 1--WE
could not keep house without your
'Clarke's Extract of Flax Skin Cure
and Cough Cure. We have used
both for numerous troubles, especial
'ly for our children. We recommenp
the Cough Cure to every family hay
ing children. We used it for Whoop-
ing Cough with remarkably quick
and satisfactory results, and use it
for any and every cough the family
may have" Only one size, large
bottle. Price 81. If you want the
best Toilet Soap get Clarke's Flax
Soap, 20 cents Ask johnson & John
son, druggists, soS these preparations.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
Furnaces Closed Down.

READING, PA, December 1S.-The
well-known Joanna furnace, at 10.
anna, this county, and the Jones iron
ore mines, near by, have closed down
for the winter, probably four months.
The Jones ore-mines are among the
oldest in the country, the ore having
been mined $50 years ago and almost
continuously since Nearly 1900 tons
of pig-iron are stored at the furnace,
which will not resume operations un-
til its over-production is disposed TO.
Are YOU nervous or debilitated? n.
b. g. Tonic guaranteed to repair all
Worn tissues.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
WE CAN AND DO

Guarantee DR.. Acllcrs Blood Elixir,
for it has been fully demonstrated to
the people of this country that it is
superior to all other preparations for
blood diseases. 1t is II positive cure
for syphilitic poisoning, ulcers, erup-
tions and pimples. 1t purifies the
whole system and thoroughly build
up the constitution. Sold by Budwell,
hristiau Il Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
RuckIen,s Arnica salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. Fol-
sale by Budwell s. Christian.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
A Very LARGE Percentage

OF the American people are troubled
with a most annoying, troublesome
and disacreeable complaint called
''Catarrh.' It is not necessary to be
so troubled. 1t is demonstrated be-
yond question that Clarke's Extract
of Flax Papillon) Catarrh Cure inn
nediately relieves and permanently
cures catarrh. \ thorough and fair
trial will convince you.
Use Clarke's Flax Soap for the Skin.
Catarrh Cure, 81. Soap, 25 cents. AT
johnson & Johnson's drug store.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
gram,
Eat:n. Things Raw.

read that the Japanese are fond Of
raw fish. When the f4 herlfen goes
a-ashing he has bottle of pepper sauce
along with him and, taking the fish from
the hook, eats it at its freshest. Tins
seems barbarors to Us, and yet we eat
raw oysters and live oysters, too!-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
r. HOCKADAY.

N. I1OShADAI'
The Pioneer Real Estate agent, of
Roanoke city, who has been for the
past seven years located on Salem
avenue, opposite the First National
bank, has removed his office to the
First National bank building, front
ing on Henry or First street, s: W..
where he is better prepared with in
creased facilities, good conveyances
and polite assistants to serve the
public in all the branches of real
estate, selling, egchanging and
renting on commission, and takes this
opportunity of returning thanks for
the liberal patronage of the past, re
questing continuance of the same,
promising his personal attention to
all business entrusted to his care.
no 26 I'M
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
NELINQUENTS, TAKE NOTICE.

All real estate delinquent for the
non-payment of taxes thereon for
1883 will be sold at public auction on
the first day of January court, be-
tween the hours OF 10 in the morning
and 4 in the evening, in front of the
courthouse, unless said taxes have
been previously paid to the treasurer,
a list of which can be found in clerks
office. NJ. G. THOMAS,
dec1-1m Treasurer City of Roanoke.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
A CHILD KILLED.

Another child killed by the use of
opiates given in the form of soothing
' rup. Why mother give their child
rem such deadly poison is surprising
when they can relieve the child of its
peculiar troubles by using DR. Acker's
Baby Sootller. 1t contains 20 opium
or morphine. Sold by Budwell, Chris
tian & Barhee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

Large deposits of excellent hard
coal have recently been discovered in
Alaska and on some OF the coast
islands. The quantity is beloved TO
be practically ireXhaustible.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
They Made a Splendid Board.

Bagley-Well, old man, I'll expect you
tonight.
Bailey-Ill be there.
Bagley-Oh, by the bye, if you don't
mind you might wear your new trousers,
and we can have a game of chess
Judge.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

The Scotch system of admitting
voluntary patients into lunatic
asylums is said to work very salts
factorily. Last year the number Of
such patients was Gfty-fve.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
= DETY 10 YOURSELF.

1t is surprising that people will use
Il common, ordinary pin when they
can secure valuable English one for
the same money. DR.. Acker's English
pills are positive cure for slck-head-
ache and all liver troubles. They are
small, sweet, easily taken, and do not
grippe. Sold by Budwell, Christian \
Rarbpp
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

Papa started to wash little Elsie's
hands liz cold water, but she drew
back, exclaiming, Papa, | want the
water cooked
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

There is a stingto the most honeyed
remark, as for instance, when your
husband petulantly remarks, My
dear. | wish You'd bee still ~
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
4 Woniaus Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that, too, by lady
in this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her. and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and
could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, and was so much re-
lieved on taking first dose that she
slept al. night, and with one bottle
has been miraculously cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.' Thus
write W. C. Hamricll x Co, of Shelby,
y. C. Get trial bottle at Budwell
& Christians drug store.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20
CAN'T NJ. EEr NIGHTS

Is the complaint of thousands suffer
inglroln asthma, consumption, coughs,
etcaA Did you ever try DIR. Acker's
EIE.iish Remedy: 1t is the best pre-
paration known for all lung troubles.
Sold on Il positive guarantee ut 25c.
and soc. Sold by Budwcll, Christian
y Barbee.
what Go you think of champagne
Mt 81 a bottle Downes?' inquired
Mr.. Madison Squeer. Il don't think
OF champagne at 81 IA bottle replied
Mr.. Epson Downes sadly, Il think Of
hnnr -
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

Scientific lnen have lately been
giving the keely motor boom. Sev-
eral professors have examined it.,
and declare that heely has really dis
covered new force, but is us yet un-
able 20 control ii.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

PupiI-What tint shall | make this
drifted snow? Artist-Blew, OF
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-20

GEO. l. BENNETT, Clerk.
In obedience to the foregoing order,
notice is hereby given that the polls
will be opened at the several voting
precincts of the city of Roanoke at
.uuriSa ON
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
BIRMINGHAM.
A Desperate Plot Of Prisoners in
the Birmingham Jail to Muir
der the Turkeys Fooled.
Another Arrest for Completely in the
HaWeS Murder,

BIRMINGHAM February pa desper.
ate plot to break Jail and murder The
night turkeys ha just been unearthed
by Sheriff Smith and deputies. The
conspirators were led by the boy, Ber
Smith, the brutal murderer OF William
Leslie, and Fred Watkins, the ex~Secre-
tary OF the Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation and extensive forger. They hat
sawed into several iron bars and were
awaiting favorable opportunity. When
the sawed bars were detected one Of the
party "squealed" and told the story
Hawes and the Wiley brothers, SO far as
known, were not implicated in the plot
Peter Williamson, an old negro hack
driver, was arrested for completely in th,
Hawes murders. He owns several
hacks, and it is positively known that
one OF his vehicles was used to carry the
body of Mrs. Hawes and little Irene to
the lake. Williamson promises to tell
all he knows about the terrible tragedy.
This is the best evidence yet unearthed
in the case.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

Phillip Holiday, the newly elected
Mayor of the city Of Kennar, Louis
lana, situated in Jefferson parish, is
a colored man, while half Of the city
council are colored men. Kennar is
the only town in Louisiana that can
boast ofhaving colored Mayor.
George N. Clark, handsome col.
ored man Of Chirago, became infat-
uated with he charms Of Othelia
Hylander, Swe ,ish girl, but his
love not meeting with the desired
success, he cut the girls throat and
then shot himself through the heart.
The New Jesey Society for the
Promotion of African Colonization
held its annual meeting in Princeton
q few days ago. Governor Greene
presided at the public meeting at
which addresses were made by Con-
gresham w. c. P. Breckinridge, of
Kentucky, and others.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
Let Alabama be Recognized.

DR.. R. A, Mosely has made a
most efficient and vigi'a chairman
of the state Republican Executive
committee, keeping the party organ.
ization up and enthusing despond-
ent Republicans at time when the
heavy odds and adverse circumstan-
ces seemed to leave no hope and our
enemies predicted speedy destruct-
ion Of the party, root and branch in
Alabama. Then it was he stood
bravely at the front with the Rel
publican banner aloft aal saved the
troops from panic and disorganiza-
ton. He is a fighter.
The success Of the cause in Ala
bama demands that this efficient lead
ear be encouraged and supported.
His friends want to see justice done
him, and are urging his appoint
ment by President Harrison as
Fourth Auditor of the Treasury.
We hope to see him appointed.
Not alone for his sake but tor the
future Of the party in Alabama.
His appointment means new life,
and courage and power in. the veins
Of the party here. Alabama Repub>
licans well nigh unanimously petit.
ion the President to help the body
by honoring the head Of the organis
zation.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
FRICHTFULLY COLD.
The Mercury Drops to 20 Degrees
Below Zero In the Northwest.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, February %. N
The storm that ragged Throughout the
northwest yesterday and last night was.
IN som respects, the worst Of the season .
1t was bright and warm in the morning,
but the mercury fell rapidly and a hea, y
snowstorm. accompanied by wind set in.
AT midnight the thermom 4ter registered
20 degrees below zero. Trains were ate
on all tie roads and the high wind and
low temperature made ii almost unbea,.
able out OF doors No loss OF life is vet
reported, but in many instances people
Were kept from their homes This
morning it is slightly warmer, and the
wind has moderated in force.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
colored school buildin ?

colored school building com
cplet:ol. It is very pretty struct-
ure and reflects credit on the city and
Alderman Chas P. Sykes, upon
whose mot on it was erected.
Miss. Fannie Brandon, one Of
Huntsville's charming and winsome
young ladies was down last week to
attend the closing exercises Of her
brothers school, and was ii e guest
Of Mrs, III. V. Cashin. She is un-
doubtedly the most expert at repair
tee that every drank water at the
Huntsville Big spring, aud made at
least one life miserable while here.
Miss. Bette Ben ley, Of the city
school faculty, is back from visit to
Huntsville.
The Gateway Literary Circle or
ganized by Miss Lille Bradford has
been revised. There is an INTEREST,"
ing programme for the Friday even
ing meeting. Mrs. Sykes and Mr..
Cashin are down for recitati )ns, Miss
Bentley for an essay, Montgomery
quartette for some music, Miss Lam
pkin select reading and DR.. Ma
lone for an grafton.
Efforts are being made to secure
Madame Selika for one night at this
place.
MERCHANT
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

Nature is always provident, and for
every 100 girls born, there are 1O4 boys.
THUS it seems that the toy pistol and
the deadly cigarette, and all such, are
arranged for and by the rise of four per
cent. surplus. 1t used to be thought the
extras were for the purpose of war, but
that has played out as unnecessary since
the invention of the toy pistol and the
cigarette.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
The New York Graph
A New and Influential Facto,
K publican Politics
COMPLETE LET, REoRGANIzAT1o,
NEW MANAGEMENT u

AS vigorously Republican ro
GRAPHIC appeals IL RennhIia, dI newspaper h
country for support. The new CT III oVer 4
ly making better paper il n4ws ,'all III, 7 y N
tons and propose to aid 50 ound,Ra,,,,L I'm llsia
ciples with aggressive pen and nai'1I II'-V4a =;
IHE GRAPHIC is the only illustrate NJ.
per in the world, and offers tbe bas+ 44AS
passing events for out-oi itowu reader, 'eYO'O Il
its pictures AMI news columns. '4'0'a
The GRAPHIC now has y nar,...
OF writer's unsurpassed BY any otber ar. III 70.
per in New York. N'e--g b
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

The Gazette would be glad to see
Hon. H. v. Cashin, of Decatur,
made Collector Of Internal Revenue
in Alabama. He would be a worthy
successor to the lamented Jas. T.
Rapier is thoroughly competent and
equipped for the position.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

THE bill to construe the recent act fix.
ing the rate OF taxation came up before
the House yesterday and passed. The
bill as construed makes the ~ mills rate
90 into effect at once and will be collect
ed on the taxes now being assessed.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

THE Tennessee river has been on
boo m for the past week and reached the
danger line at Chattanooga yesterday,
but is still considerably below the high
water mark of 1886.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

THERE will be nineteen millionaires in
the incoming Senate, and their COM
bined wealth will aggregate $l39, ,0O0,-
600.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

THE House refused to concur in the
Senate amendment to the Mobile pool
bill, exempting Jefferson county from
the operation of the bill.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
The Weekly Graphic

lust the paper for Republicans tbroran.
country who need general newspanas 'i,Ou' Y
ton to their weekly, 1t il a twelye.n.aa 'l'
SIX OF which are devoted to clever nIo.. fap''
current political and news events and ,r'a sil
% bright articles BY bright writers ,oci,l p's7
zeal and Literary chat with aIl tbst ,..p p'.
sound paper. 4'aA7 !
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23

The Governor has vetoed the bill for
the relief of the sureties an the official
bond of ex>Judge Powell of Butler Co.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
This Congress expires March
Fourth. Not many tears will be
shed at the funeral.

Rev. SAM JONES is holding a series OF
meetings in Sacramento, CAL, and is
meeting with full measure Of success.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-02-23
SATURDAY, FEB. 23rd, 1889.

Scratch a stirrer up Of stife and
you find skulker.