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Authors Manuscripts.

Macaulay wrote on foolscap in Q
very large hand.
George Sand wrote neatly upon
nicely ruled note paper.
Robert Louis Stevenson's manu-
script verses are easily decipbered.
Charlotte Bronts wrote in the min
utest Of characters in q diminutive
note book.
Miss Alcott did some Of her best
work on the back ofher fathers old
manuscript
Charles Dickens covered every
inch OF bis manuscript, as though
paper were scarce and dear.
Some Of Mark Txainls jokes are
sold 10 have originally occupied en-
tire sheets Of cardboard
The novelists. Charles Reade and
Victor Hugo. preferred immense
sheets Of paper and the coarsest Of
pens
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Shelyed.

I've toiled so long aud in so good cause,
I've learned to love the labor for itself;
But In accordance with great Natures laws
must, ere long. be laid upon the shelf.
have not toiled for power nor for fame,
Nor to accu muiate q hoard Of pelf.
But for huma nifty, and in Christ's name,
But still must be laid upon the shelf.
I feel approaching. stealthily and still,
Old Age, the sly and frozen-footed elf;
He saps the strength, but cannot crush the
will,
And I shall lie uneasy on the shelf.
L. O. B.
Honeoye Fhlzs, ". T., July 4, 1870.
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NUMBER az
Lincoln as q Peaeemaker.

i
The following story, told by Mr..
Herndon, gives good idea OF Lin
coins way Of practising law. It 10
told by one who happened 10 bo in
Lincoln's Office and heard what pass.
cd. He says, writing TO Mr.. Hern-
don; "One morning, not long before
Lncoln's nomination, ! was in your
Office and heard tho following: Mr..
Lincoln, seated at tho baise-covered
table in the center OF tho Office, list
ened attentively 10 man who talked
earnestly and In low tone. After
being thus engaged for some time
Lincoln at length broke in aud ! shall
never forget his reply. Yes he said,
we can doubtless gain your case for
you; we can set o whole neighbor-
hood at loggerheads; we can distress
a widowed mother and her six father
less children and thereby get for you
5000 to which YOU seem TO have .
legal claim, but which rightfully be-
longs, il appears to me, as much TO
the woman and her childred as IL does
to you. You must remember that
some things legally reght are
not morally right We shall not take
your case, but will give you o little
advice for which we will charge you
nothing. You seem to be sprightly,
energetic man, we would advise You
to try your hand at making 5000 in
some other way" II this sort Of
thing was dreadiully irregular and
by no means calculated to enrich the
firm Of Lincoln & Herndon, IL fur
nished "reminiscences, the dissemina-
ton Of which enshrined ths senior
partner in the hearts Of the people.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-09-05
An Erasperated IournaIIst.

Country Editor-Great Scott
ub-Editon-What's The matteri
Russ Harrison has bought fifteen
pairs Of pants in England
Well. what Of that
What Of it, Amt We brother Re
publican editors, and I have 10 have
nv one pair Of pants re. erssd, and
wear . long tail coat 10 hide The wear
and tear made By The editoral tripod
By thunder. from DOu on this PaDer
is gong 10 advocate free trade FIf-
teen pairs Of pants,
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ALLIANCE DIRECTORY.
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.

Profoundly impressed that we, as the Farmers
Alliance, united by the strong and faithful ties Of
financial and home interests, should set forth our
declaration Of Intentions we, therefore, resolve
/. To labor for the Alliance and its purposes.
assured that faithful observance Of the following
principles will insure our mental, moral and fnan-
cial improvement.
2. 70 endorse the motto: SIN things essential.
unity IN sfl things. charity.
8. To develop better state mentally, morally,
socially and financially.
4. To create better understanding for sustain
ing our civil officers In maintaining law and order.
5. To constantly strive to secure entire harmony
and good will among mankind, and brotherly love
among ourselves.
6. To suppress personal, local, sectional and ma.
tional prejudices, all unhealth.ul rivalry. and all
selfish ambition.
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Mr.. Russell Myrick, Of the firm Of
Myrick & Henderson, Fort Smith,
Ark, says be wishes to add his testi-
mony 10 the thousands which have
already been given as 10 Swifts Speci-
&c. he says be derived the most
signal benefit from its use 10 cure
painful boils and sores resulting from
impure blood
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TINES OF HOLDING COUNTY AND PRECINCT OounTs-
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ness-4th Mondays in January, April, July. Octo-
bes,.
Commis ssioners Court-2d Monday In February.
Nay, August and November.
Justice Court, Precinct No. 1-Last Monday In
each month, at San N ARGOS.
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a. 4-4th Saturday Dripping Springs.
CITY oyyIcrRB.
Mayor-Hammett Hardy.
Council-W. D. Wood. N. J. Travis, Gid q. John
son, l.. II. browne, KID. J. l.. Green, P. J. U.
Smith, Dan Hoiheinx and VIM, Glesen.
Narshal-J.M, Turner.
Street Commissioner M. T. Chastain.
Council meets the first Wednesday In each month.
Public School Trustees meet first Tuesday In each
menth at the Mayors office.
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An attempt was made 10 rob q pas
senger train on the Iron Mountain
road near Little Rock The porter
vas killed and the baggage master
seriously injured The robbers and
murderers we're enptured
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Moritz Weidlick. German died near
San Antonio, from eating buckeyes.

CLANS containing pearls have been
found in the sugar river at Albany,
N. Y.
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Gen r. Algsr Of Michigan is .
c4odidats for conmand-in-chIef of
TIE O. Ar
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OFFlClAL DIRECTORY.

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Thos. J. Peel, Distrct Clerk.
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SADDLES AND HARNESS.

r r. PORTER, North Side the Square.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
A Big Whale and His Mate.

The big whale which caused commo
ton in the bay last week reappeared OIL
sausalito on Sunday with mate as larg'
and frisky as himself. Thetwo monsters
we're more on business than on pleasure
bent, as they picked out the best places
in the channel for fishing, and kept at i
industriously all day Sunday and good
part of yesterday. The noise of theil
spouting could be plainly heard IN Sausa
Ito. They were very shy, starting sea
ward whenever approached by sail Of
row boats. The abundance of small fish
was what doubtless tempted them ovel
the bar, and they divided the grouno
yesterday with host of predatory pei
cans, gulls and sea Is. A water front
whale sharp estimates the length of the
larger one at forty feet and of the smaller
one at thirty.-San F francisco Examiner
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
The English Royal Succession.

l hear that the Duke of Edinburgh has
worried the queen considerably about
the question of the succession to the
throne in the event of Prince Albert Vic.
tor and Prince George dying without
issue. The duke of Saxe-Coburg- Gotha
and the Empress Frederick are under
stood to be strongly of opinion that, in
order to prevent any possibility Of dis
putes and troubles in the future, there
ought to be a formal understanding on
the subject. 1t is undoubtedly desirable
that such questions should be properly
and publicly settled in good time, and
human life being uncertain, the antici-
pated situation might arrive any day.
Lord Salisbury has been much to blame
for letting the matter slide in order to
avoid threatened disputes, as formal
announcement ought certainly to have
been made to parliament before the mar
rage took place.-London Truth.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
Saved From Consumption.

Several physicians predicted that
Mr.. Asa B. Rowley, druggist, of Chi
cago, would soon have consumption
caused by an aggravated case of
catarrh. Customers finally induced
him to try Clarke's Extract Of Flax
(Papillon) Catarrh Cure. He says:
"The result was unprecedented. l
Commenced to get well after the first
duplication and am now, after a few
'sweeks, entirely cured" 1t will do
the same for you. Price, $1.00. Try
Clarke's Flax Soap for the Skin, and
you will use no other; 25 cents. ALI
of Clarke's Flax remedies are for sale
by johnson O. johnson, druggists.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

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, ); 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, exchanging and
renting on commission, and takes this
opportunity of returning thanks for
the liberal patronage of the .past,re-
questing a continuance of the sa me
promising his personal attention to
all business entrusted to his care.
no 26 I'm
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at Bud.
we'll & Christians drug store as their
giving away to their customers OF sc
many free trial bottles of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
Their trade is simply enormous in this
very valuable article from the fact
that it always cures and never dlsap
points. Coughs, colds, asthma, bron
chitis, Group and all throat and lung
diseases quickly cured. You can test
it before buying by getting a trla
bottle free. Large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
Ruby,s Letter.

A letter from Mr.. ] w. Ruby,
Union City, Ind, says: II have used
your Clarkes Extract of Flax (Papil
lon) Cough Cure and find it a com
plete cure for deep-seated cold. 1t
has done more than two of our most
'skillful physicians. My children had
the Whooping Cough, and with the
aid of your Cough Cure, they had II
very light compared with the neigh.
boris children who did not take it.
"believe it to be the best cough cure
'in the market" So it is. A large
bottle only $1.00 Clarke's Flax Soap
for the Skin. 1t leads them all. Price,
% cents. Cough Cure and Soap for
sale by johnson u Johnson, drug
gistS.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
Bucklen,s Arnica SalYc.

The best saIve III the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheuln. fevei
,ores, letter, chapped hands, chi
plains, corns, and all skin eruptions
md positively cures piles, or no pa.
required. 1t is guaranteed to CIV
perfect satisfaction, or money re
funded. Price 25 cents per box. Foo
sale by Bud well 6 Christian.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
ORR VERY BEST PEOPLE.

Confirm our statement when we sa,
that DR. Acker's English remed!
is in every way superior It
any and all other preparations. for TIN
throat and lungs. In whooping couSi
and Group, it is magic and relieves IL
once. We offer you Il sample botIl'
free. Remember, this remedy Is sole
on a positive guarantee by Budwcii
Christian s. Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
DO mot SUFFER ANY LONGER.

Knowing that a cough can be
checked in day, and the first stages
of consumption broken in week, we
hereby guarantee DR.. Acker's English
Cough remedy, and will refund the
money to all who buy, take it as per
directi, rs, and do not find our state
ment correct. Sold by Budwell
Christian & Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

DR.. William David Walker, mission
airy bishop of North Dakota, is spend
ing few days in New York. He wa'
for many years assistant minister "I
Calvary church, in that city.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
Had No Right To It.

''She has Roman nose"
"Well, I'm sure don't know where she
gets it. Her father was O. Swede, and
her mother a Neapolitan. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
Non-Professional Advice.

Sly Young Lady-Doctor, can you tell
ME what is the most rapid way to gain
strength?
Doctor (grufly)-Sit down and peel a
peck of onions.-Burlington Free Press
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
THAT TERRIBLE COUGH

In the morning, hurried or dlflicuI'
breathing, raising phlegm. tiShtn"s.'
in the chest, quickened pulse, chilli
ness in the evening or sweats at night.
all or any of these things are the first
stages of cons mption. DIR. cker's
English Cough remedy riH cure thes'
fearful symptoms, and is sold under
positive guarantee by Budwell.
Christian s. Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

A New York ruInor to the effect
that Mr.. Cleveland intends, at al
early day, to remove TO Buffalo, Is
fatty contradicted by nrs. Cleveland
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
Epoch.

The transition from long. lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the in
iividual. Such remarkable event
Is treasured in the memory and the
agency whereby the good health has
oeen attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence it is that so much is heard III
praise of Electric Bitters. So many
feel they owe their restoration 10
health, to the use of the Great Altern
,tive and Tonic. If you are troubled
with any disease of kidneys, liver OF
stomach, of long or short standing.
YOU will surely find relief by use OF
Electric BitterS. Sold pr soc. and 81
per bottle at Budwell Christian ;
drug store
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

Rev. Lester L. Potter. of Hartford,
Conn, has won prize of $500 for the
best translation into English verse OF
the "Prometheus" of Eschylus.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

Mrs. Clara NJ. Williams, the newly
appointed school commissioner, OF
New York, was lunched at the Hotel
Brunswick Saturday by the alumni OF
the Normal college, from which she
graduated.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
DR ACKER.S ENGLISH PILLS

Are active, effective and pure. For
sick headache, disordered stomach.
loss of appetite, bad complexion and
billiousness, they have never been
euualed, either in America or abroad.
Sid by Budwell, Christian & Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
The Citizens B4uE CT Roanoke

Iso:, notice. r,-.'t.,''
,atem Ircnu". tet,rccm .JeDcrso"
and Henry streets.
j. Il LEVY, President Laie cashier
COMMERCE. Bank. ROANOKE. Va
JOHN OFT, Cashier. Late cashier
lily Bank. Richmond. Va
Accounts Of banks. bankers, corpo'
.tions. merchants, and individuals
solicited Our facilities for dom. ii
general bankinr business are equal {"
ro any banking house il Virginia"
Collections t: speciality and prompt
re,nirtauce> made interest allowed
~. -i,," in,o~it. ulS-iir
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

The Oriental club, of New York, of
which ex-Congressmaa Tim Camp
bell is president, will hold its annual
reception tomorrow night.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

Surveys, Plans and all Branches OF
Engineering Attended to Promptly.
No. 9 Jefferson street, s. W.
ROANOKE, VA.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

DR.. Storrs address mst week before
the Boston Congregational club VIZ
delivered at the rate of l2l words per
minute, maintained for nearly two
hnnrS
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24
THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DEATH.

Tired feeling. dull headache, pains
in various parts of the body, sinking
at the pit o.. the stomach, loss of appe'
ute, feverishness, pimples or SORES, are
al positive evidence of poisoned
blood. No matter how it became
poisoned it mast be purified to avoid
death. DIR. Acker's English Blood
elixir has neper failed to remove scrof.
ulous or syphilitic poisons. Sold
under positive guarantee by Budwell,
Christian & Barbee.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1889-12-24

Thomas Ball, the sculptor, is now
living ut his villa at Florence, Italy,
and is II years of age. He is engaged
in writing his autobiography.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-01
Meeting of the pickuick Club.

Anthropologists held meeting recently
in Washington City and read learned
papers TO each other concerning the early
settlement of the Potomac valley. They ar
rived at the conclusion that there had been
rowing bands of Indians there before the
white men came. As each learned man
made his grave statements corroborating
each other they nodded dignifedly, looked
over their spectacles and resolved to print
their papers for future generations of
learned men to read and inform themselves
thereby upon this topic. The names of the
Indians who are believed to have been on
the ground before George Washington Sc
lected spot for the National capital are
not mentioned by the learned men. Future
generations OF anthropologists are left 70
solve that problem.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-01

Ny two coolie dremen with cry Of horror
spranP from the cab and went tumbline
down the bank
How IN that moment of supreme peril
could think of means Of defense has al
ways been surprise to me, but acting or
the impulse Of self-preservation clutcheo
the chain attached TO the furnace door and
threw 1t wide open; jet of fame flashed
forth
This seemed to sppal my terrible antag
onlst Tor an instant, which gave me time &c
seize the shovel and fill it with blazing.
nvld Goals, which hurled full in the face OF
the enraged and maddened beast
That my hands were terribly burned ]
needed not, but turned and drew forth
second shovelful Of almost liquid fire, but
had no occasion to use this against nv
deadly foe, for he did not wait for a contin.
uauon Of my hospitality %, for as the fire
fell upon his head he gave vent TO a roar
that, although the engine was now rafting
at lively pace over the rails, fairly shook
the old machine, and with a bound my un.
welcome visitor cleared the tender and
disappeared in the jungle.
When saw him go shut OF the steam
and whistled for brakes, and when the con
ductor came hurting forward TO inquire the
cause Of the halt, was sitting alone in the
cab, trembling and speeches. with fright
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-01

A tramp called at house on High street
one cold morning lately and asked for food
and clothes. He was such piteous-looking
object that the servant called the lady of
the house TO see him.
Poor man, said the kind-hearted
woman; Il will see what l can do for YOU.
Bridget. give him the buckwheat cakes that
were left from breakfast
Then she went 10 fud some clothes for
him, and returned with linen duster and a
straw hat.
They are all have, but you are welcome
to them" she said, while tears of pity stood
in her eyes.
"Thankee, ma'am," answered the poor
fellow, his voice husky with gratitude.
IAN if it's all the same 70 you III eat the
duster and hat-they're lighter-and clothe
myself with the pancakes"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-01
RANDOM SHOTS.

j. c. MCCoY Posi-. No. l. Columbus.
made gain of 146 comrades during
the past year. The total membership
of the post is 764
The Indian Territory, north of the
Canadian river. is to De attached 10 the
Department of Kansas, and several
new posts are to be organized.
COLONEL I. W. HIGGNsoN has been
by Governor Ames, of Mas
sachusetts, to write the history of the
veterans of the Bay State. The history
was ordered by the State Legislature,
and the historian will be given five
years in which TO complete his work.