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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30
PERSONAL ITEMS.
What People are Doing In and
OUT OF Roanoke.

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on his round, yesterday. and delinquents
IN the matter of cleanliness would do
well to heed his warnings
Mr.. W. II. Bryant. the street car con
ductor, has just recovered from a serious
illness, and is Il well-indorscd candidate
tor the position of Il member of the city
| police force Though II small man. he
has all the nerve and vim necessary for
the police force.
The cheerful fire blazing in the crate
commissioner of the Revenue Turner's
Office yesterday showed that winter was
approaching rapidly and that the com
missioner is thoroughly appreciative OF
the good things and comforts of this life
Street repairs by Mr. j. NJ. Knight.
under the supervision of City Engineer
Dunlap, are progressing we'll.
The excursion to Washington next
Wednesday promises to be a most enjoy
able affair The young gentlemen who
originated the excursion are determined.
If active canvassing can do it, to make it
Il success.
The market yesterday was an unusu-
ally good one for Monday. The curbagc
tax on siXty-eight wagons amounted to
$40.
The charge against officer j. A. Vest
of assaulting Ed. Mccarthy was exam
ined into by the mayor and dismissed
Mr.. c. Marllley, the grocer, has sold
his stock of groceries to Mr. w. III.
Mcclure. well known young business
man OF this city. Mr.. McGuire will take
possession as soon as an inventory of
stock is taken.
Mr. Edward Conway is the happy
father OF two infant heirs of nine pounds
each.
Professor S. Russell Jones. of Rad
ford. well known mincrologist. who
formally resided here, is in the CITY.
The professor says the prospect of the
young and growing city in which he re-
sides arc very bright indeed
Niessrs w. p. and T. II. Camp left
Yesterday morning for Nelson county 10
visit their father, who is seriously i'll.
A colorcd boy named Anderson, in at
tempting to jump Oh the dummy train
to Ninton near the corner of Norfolk
avenue and Randolph street, was badly
hurt last Saturday night.
Judge William j. Robertson. of Char
lottcsville, is visiting his son, Judge
William Gordon Robertson, OF the cor
pora ton court.
Major 4. G.. Pcndlcton returned YES
ccl'ay morning from Marion with his
AMY VINO VIII make their home in
inns Guy ana reside on West Salem av-
Miss p;rn;o ,1oo
i visi,;nm tho NIi OF olover1alc
C,nntaij' s,,.oot i'il"urn Oh west
Pc. -. ','er,
u 'IrS. W. -. hlgney and Mrs. ID. &.
Rogers will leave this morning to at
~ '"-' az ''cS me
. ~ ~ II, lowcll, late OF the South Hos-
. .pli iioIci, south hoston: Va. has taken
INC management OF the Exchange hotel
ana care. Mr. POWELL Is an old hotel
r
Nn..rloS H. iicstcr' OF this city. is
HiSi'ihs MS reia1iVes at Louisa Court
iio.'sc'
Harry Porter, = resident of Louisa
county, has arrived here and engaged in
rcnon,nrpdotions ''''' "l'h hrst-claSs
Nrs II cnta,
a W. .. -, ~; Nuacny' OF suffolk, arrived
ne .i1: yesterday win her daughter, Miss
viii remain n wool, nv. nna n nsn 1o,, one
will go to iIollin's Institutn ""'s II ''i
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30

day for Winefred, w. Va, in RESPONSE
to telegram informing her that her
sister. Mrs. Il. o. NJ. Davis, was criti
cally i'll.
The great fall opening of Rosenbaum
Bros. takes place Tuesday and Wcdncs-
day of next week, October : and ;. IT.
promises to be the finest display OF dry
goods and the fashions ever seen in
Southwest Virrinio
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30
MAILS CLOSE.

and 5p. IN. " ''' '''' d. III
~, Eo ,. The North and East, 3 Il. M; 800 It. IN.
For i;ynchburg. Virginia "Spccial."3 D. m.
for the North yin 5. V. r.. H., M.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30

Last April began to advertise our town lots making
at that time number of statements i'll regard to what we
would do Through the non-compleon of the Clincll
Valley extension Of the Norfolk and Western our railroad
facilities at that time very limited We had no rail
road station and indeed old farmhouse was the total
sign OF life about the place Since then the railroad has
erected fine brick and freight station one of the
largest the road and will shortly erect fine PASSENGER
station while the Cnc Valley Company has spent or is
under contract to eXpend $35oooo four-storv hotel
the finest i'll Southwest Virginia. is under roof hand
some iron bridge of $50 feet span crosses the Clinc
ver; two secondcass hotels have been built and large
number OF stores are building under contract The COM
pay has erected handsome ree-storv buildno for ire
offices, and fine stone banl, building is nearing compile
ton Machinery for the rolling mill is on the grounds
and the track to the coal mines three miles away is com
pleted, and coal is coming steam brick plant
the most complete in Southwest Virginia. is in operatior
and large amount of grading and other work is going on
This work attracts great deal of attention. while Rich
lands IS merely at the end of no-conp1eted line The
completion Of the Cinch Valley division this fall and the
running OF through trains between WASHINGTON and
Louisville, putting Richards Immediately OH a THROUGH
line, Will give an impetus to the prosperity of the town
sufficient to throw ahead Of all competitors and the at
tenon Of investors is called to real estate here as oivno
greater promise than any in Southwest VIRGINIA.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30

Grand opening of stylish millinery and
cloaks at X. ~ $. millinery and cloak
palace October LIST, End, and Bird, 1876 Sa-
lem avenue. Septl9-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30
MAILS OPEN.

From the West and South Sam
from tue North and East. IA. III. and @ u. III.
From Lynchbur5 and intcrmriintc n,;,,t.
1850 II. III. P'i'''s
loss a. III. Po'i''s'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30

Collections from street lcttcr hovos a,
y. m; p. III. and $50 D. M " '''
Sulldays, !! Il. III. and 1:30 u. H.
special collections from tile boxes ncor Nor
folk and Western offices. corner SiIo ,.,,
ui i Jcll 1rson street and all of the hotels. 20
minutes before the closing OF all mails.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30

\ Johnson's and at Palace Hotel by S.
A. Wick.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30
POsToFFICE DIRECTORY.

= the postotlicc is open from O'Clock n. m. to
lmrtmcnt, from Sa. III. to Gp m Wv
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30

Inspection solicited at X and S. Mil
linery and Cloak Palace, 1876 Salem ave
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Hotel NrriXnls.

CoHTTNENrAI IloTEL-J. w. McCullas.
Colonel II. l.. Boyce. Il. Powell Page.
l.. /; iabb and Captain Frank p. Cord,
all Of liagcrstown
PALACE IIorEi-John \. Mcdonald.
OF Farmville: j. Il. Bell and $. Il. Bich-
ardson, of Wakefield. Va: Frank Lit
tel kome, Ga; j. Il. AIcGayhey, Annis-
ton, Ala.
HOTEL RoANoKE-.J. A. Nudge. John
}. Durry, ID. Clay Talbot and +. II.
Fargo New York; j. \. Aldritch. Ro-
chester, n. Y; j. Brocls. Philadelphia:
II: +. Won llcincrt, Holland; Charles e.
Abbott, Boston.
FEIiX HOTEL: J. a. Andrews, Lynch
burg; William Hayes. IIagerstown. Md. ::
i. j. Brooke. Baltimore: b. V. C..
CLANCY. liagerstown.
EXCHANGE HOTEL: c. NJ Ferguson
and l.. p. Thompson, Lynchburg; Geo. l..
Jacoby, Bristol, Tenn: Il. T. Dubois.
Philadelphia; Ii. ii. Aslin, Fremont.
o.; W. II. icarce. Philadelphia: j. Op-
penhimer. Boston.
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SUNDAY HOURS

General delivery and lcttcr-carrIcrs' Win
y. Ill. to p III. '
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MAYORS COURT.

Mayor Evans transacted the follow
business to-day:
Charlie Brown was fined 80 for being
drunk and down
James Fisher was also fined So for the
S"ihc oHense ana 81 for entering open
box cars.
Charles Tinslcy and Matte Stewart
both colored. were fined 81 each for i'm
proper conduct.
X. II. Clark was fined So for beinr
drunk and down. A. Grener was as
sessed $3.50 for the same ofrensc.
Joseph Stanfield. Nathan jackson and
Lemuel Robinson were fined SO each
Tor carrying concealed weapons
brown Williams and Fannie Brown.
both colorcd, were fiaed 81 each for i'm
proper conduct
Caroline Spinner was fined $40 for
Keeping house Of ill-reputc and as
scssed fifty cents in costs. Matte
Stewart was assessed in the same
amount for the same oiTensc.
Ii. d. Hawkins was fined 50 for dis
turning the quiet and good order of the
city.
hooker Williams, colorcd. was fined
$50 for resisting Officer Wolfe in the
discharge of his duty. He was also as
~ III eAc coHl Oh Witnesses TO the
amount OF silver watch and ninety-five
cents.
Thomas Harris was fined $40 for carry
ing concealed weapons
Sallie Phelps was assessed in fine and
costs to the amount OF 81. 30 for disturb
ing the quiet OF the city. She was also
assessed the same amount for using
threatening and violent language
Charles Fuller was adiudged a warrant
and ordered to leave the city
The total amounts of collections
amounted TO 500, and several fines re-
manned unpaid
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-30
CnpitnI nn,lLnl,nr.

In these terms. truly. extremes meet
says the Evening World One is in
dependence, the other dcpendence
But when the two are brought together
i'll parallel lines, combined. they can
accomplish what neither could separate
~ do. Capital can buy the material
and labor can manipulate it, so that
the result will be the accom- lishment
OF wonders. And this is just what our
advertisers mean when they style their
new place of business in the Kirk Build
ing, the Capital and Labor Store. .
Their advertisement appears in today's
issue, and to which we invite the
readers attention as Of special interest
to everyone.
complete stock of the best pianos
and organs on the market can always be
found at the Hobbie Music Company's.
Lynchburg, Va. This old established
house fully merits the high reputation
it enjoys of selling only reliable instru-
ments; you will find it to your interest
to examine their stock before purchas-
ing.
Inspection solicited at X and S. Mil
linery and Cloak Palace, 135 Salem ave-
nue.
Nj. l.. Blair, Alderman, Fifth ward,
Scranton. Pa, stated Nov o, 1883: lie
had used Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for
sprains, burns, cuts, bruises and rhcu-
matism. Cured every time.
Grand opening of stylish millinery and
cloaks at X. ~ 5. millinery and cloak
palace October LIST, End, and Bird, 1875 Sa-
lem avenue. septl9-tf
0Excursion tickets for sale at johnson
~ Johnson's and at Palace Hotel by S.
A. Wick.
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OLD exchanges for sale at TIE Trurs
Office; 20 cents per 100.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18
CALIFORNIA CORK TREES.
The Esrsst Trees Are Already Promising lars,
 and Profitable Production.

The Isrsst Trees Are Already promislss Large
 and Profitable Production.
 The available forests of cork trees arc already relatively extensive. al- though hariy sufficient to supply the demands now made on them. or which. as the. world grows in prosperity. mus, be made on them. for there Is hardly any end to the uses for cork. and none of the substitutes for 1t which have yet been tried are very satisfactory or promise to take it's place to any great extent
 Tho cork oak Is an interesting trec to Americans as it's cultivation now seems destined 10 become an important industry in California where the cli- mate and the soil In many parts Of the state are admirably suited to produca is This is not mere theory. as trees have becn growing now for several years in California, and have already produced crops of cork of excellent quality. It Is probable that the tree will grow rather more rapidly in Cal ifornia than il does In its native coun- try. says tho Pittsburg Dispatch. all though the quality ol the soil. the exposure in which the trees arc placed, local climate and the treat mcnt which the trees receive will influence. of course. the rapidity with which tho bark Is developed.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18
TO BE CONTINUED.
Territorial Hard Times.

During the spring and summer oi 1887 about 800 colonists went to Port Angeles. says the Seattle Press, and during those same seasons over $S0.- 900 was spent. IL was q glorious big picnic. The men would work on the colony's tramways until they fancied themselves tired. when they would call halt and stop work for the day. They held stormy meetings. at which all hands would pitch into the debate, and then after adjournment they would all attend dance and have . gloriously good time of it. This was kept up until the funds were all spent and big debt of about Slo, 900 or more was accumulated In Seattle and Port Townsend. A cloud had gathered ovet their heads and they could not see the silver lining. Starvation stalked through the colony wigwams and pointed with bony fingers at the vic- tims he intended to carry to his home over the snows of winter.
 The beef supply was cut down from whole carcass a week to quarter. and then the beef supply was cut of altogether The butter bill, which had been ranging as high as $55 week. was wiped out. and the eolonists had no butter. Retrenehment was the order of the day and il was carried to such an extent that the standard bill of fare was as follows:
 Potatoes. bread, and cotton-seed oil gravy for breakfast.
 Bread. potatoes. and cotton-sced oil gravy for dinner and
 - Cotton-soed oil gravy, potatoes, and bread for supper.
 Some people did not even have enough of this. Philip Meayer, who has lived io Port Angeles for twenty. six years saas:
 Many time have l stood ou this wharf and counted from forty to fifty lanterns going along the beach, They were colouists. and they carried with them each one spade and bucket. going aftor a meal of clans. They were proud. but tell you they were hungry, too. and TO mistake."
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18
Gullibility of Fat Men.

''Fat men. said wcll-known physician tare the most guliible creat ures on earth. No end of patent medicine sharps have made big fortunes purcly by the manner in which they have preyed upon the prejudices of men who convey superiiuoas flesh around with them, and there would seem to be absolutely no nostrun too nonsensical or absurd for fat man to reject. The mercst tyro in matters relating to hygiene knows perfectly well that the only reasonable way for man oi abundant flesh to reduce himself is by exercise. Then. as he grows thinner. his muscles harden and he increases in strength. but inorlinate fat prcdisposes mau to inertia and languor. and so fat men try to reduce themselves by medicines and medical remedies oi various sorts. They succeed in wreck. ing their digestive powers, and that is about all. Most of them are big and strong enough to protect themselves in . physical sense. but they are yeritable children when they come in contact with quack doctors. !. Sun.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18

Tt is n grand sight. never saw 1t be- fore at sunrise. You see what . lazy fel- low have been," said, watching her ex- prcssive face
 How l wish my pencil would obey my will, she said, as though forgetful of my presence. Have you ever labored and wished for anything with all your heart, and then felt the keen anguish of disap- appointment" she asked turning toward me as she spoke.
 No. have never been enough in earn est to feel disappointment very keenly." l said.
 'I have" she said 'T have spent hours trying to put just \ faint shadow of this beautiful scene on canvas. But disap- pointment has always been my reward"
 "I never knew this was such a pictur~ esqne place" I said II believe you have bewitched the sunlight, to change tho world to suit yourself This old house was never so bright before"
 What a strange girl she was. One mo- fnent would find her in the kitchen with clean white apron on, directing the serv- ants or doing their work if need be, con tented domestic little housekeepcr; and the next, watching the fitful play of sun tt1AkiC 0fii 8n01oN ttt ttaG ANAQ Wu&A Atoot2f tains. She seemed like cagcd bird ready to break it's prison bars and to fly away
 While stood looking more nt her than at the scene, the breakfast bell sounded. In an instant she was again the domestic little woman. whose pet theory WAS that we should all meet at breakfast or dinners for social enjoyment Here it was we read the morning papers. How eagerly we watched psrncli in his eventful career. or Gladstonc's new position, or how the trou- ble between England and Russia would bs settled This morning as we took our pla- css telegram was handed to my mother. "what is 1t. mother" I asked. - her facs grew deathly white and her hands trsmbled She handed me the telegram. saying,
 ''Lord waveriand is dead, He was killetl as . gambling table In pAris,"
 With cad. white face she roe to Icavs the table. l assisted her to her own room As was about to leave her. she said.
 ''Once thought loved him, But leave ms now. my son. l would like to hs Al0no"
 Thor was litsls real sorrow felt fue tls dead Aushand. fathsr. and master q We 1 vsrland. He had been cold, proud man. And his evarbeastng naturs had dwarfsd
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18
A Millionaire in a r,,iablc Condition

The men pity most al New Year's time are the ntillionaires. says the San Francisco Chronicle, They balance their books and they find that they have not made anything like as much as they would like to have made. however much they have made. l don't know. because my business does not take me much into the haun,s of the million aires, but l judge 1889 has not been . good year for them. The other day . friend of mine went in to see we'll known rcal-estate owner of other peo- ple's real estate as well as his own. He found him seated at his desk with his bank-book before him, in n brown study. He looked pale, and haggard. and i'll.
 Whats the matter' You don't look we'll"
 Don't IF Do look bada"
 ''Yes; you look bad"
 Well. I guess you'd look had, too, if you had $5, GOO, 600 lying idle in tho bank, not drawing - cent of in ttreStn
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18

will give you letter of introduction to the Duke of Melvorne, who will show you Kindness for old times sake; as his father and were very warm friends until his death two years ago. Since then have never been to Blue Ridge, as his hofne ts called
 "Theu am to follow directions and have the pleasure free" I said, laughing 1t his plan.
 "I hope 1t may be pleasure to you. am always glad to aid my friends in that direction. How is your mother and the brown thrush at Waverland"
 ''My mother is very we'll. Better, she says, than for years. And Miss Everett is as busy as ever scattering sunshine and gladness wherever she goes. Even the poor tenants enjoy some of her gladness. We were just planning some way by which we could make them more comfort able, when Annie came"
 Did you hit on any planf"
 "we did not. But Annie gave n.c hint of the manner you manage your estate, that may help me. would like to learn your method"
 "Therc is not much to tell. hire men, women and children by tho year to work for me-"
 "why, what are you doing now to earn their wages'"
 Come and see," said Sir Wren, as he took his hat and cane and started for the door We passed into a large yard sur rounded by buildings. We entered one snd found large quantities of vegeta- bles with women and children sorting them into heaps.
 "You see now" he said, pointing round the room. 'T have them sorted in this way to make different grades for market" II understand now. The object gained by this work is a higher price for produce.' "Just so, just so," he said, batting me on the shoulder II save the small ones | and sell them to my help at lower price; while the large fine ones bring higher price in the market"
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18
The Scramble for Oface.

Unc'e Sam pays his 2t,o, ooo employees. including soldiers and sailors. an average salary of $s25 apiece. The average earnings of the plain. every day citizen, who gets pay in propor- ton to the work he does. are about half that much. probably. This state of affairs explains. perhaps. why about 36. 0Oo. 900 male American citizens make dead set for about 50. 00O offices every four years, About 25. 9oo. oUo arc disappointed every time. il is true, after wasting great deal of money and patience. bnt they have had . chance At . pretty big thing.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18
sems Psepla

Some people do the devil grcat deal of good by protesting to be Christians.
 Some people would Dc worth a good deal more to the Lord if they didn', [ K % much in class meeting.
 Some people conld pray more effect ivsly II they would pay moro liberslly.
 Some people would like to be rc. lisious If they dida's have to givc ur their sins 10 do it. Indianapolis Ram, ucraL
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18

Labouchere says that he has the greatest admiration for Stanley as . man of vast energy, great courage. aud undauuted perseverance,, but he doubts whether the marches by Stan- ley through Africa have benefited hu- manity iu general. or African human beings in particular. He thinks the Africans would have better been left alone.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18
\ soap-nabblc Oatias.

Somebody has invented a soap-bub- ble outtt. It is put in neat box. and includes peculiar kind of pipe. made especially to blow bubbles, a special brand of soap. warranted to beat tho world for tenuity of Jim. and other ap- pliAnccs.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18

California receipts from the sale Of dried fruits. raisins and honey last year were fully S6. 6.UAV ooo. and ths prospects for the business this year are very lat sering.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18

the good qualities he possessed. His re- mains were brought home and placed in Che family vault Thus closed the life of one possessed of every accident and oppor- tunity to make noble man.
The Forrest City times., 1890-10-18

we rode out over the wild moor that lay between the two estates, we met girl with donkey cart loaded with peat which she had gathered and was now taking to the village to sell She was a decent looking girl but very poorly clad. bare footed. and had on only thin cotton gown with a bit of an old shawl over her head and shoulders.
 II am sorry for such girls. She must bc cold this frosty morning." said Annie, with shiver
 They earn something in that way tc help pay the rent" said
 Oh. that everlasting rentr' said Annie. eff were man no one should ever pay mo rent"
 What would you do, you lttie spice boxf" asked, amused at her show of tenn per.
 II wonld do as papa does He hires men to work for him, and gives them good warm houses to live in.
 T thought your father had rent. the game as others.r said. Ineser paid any attention to the way Sir Wren conducted his estate
 'fou ash>him and see" she said, as we rode up to the door
 Sir Wren was in the library enjoying the morning paper and n warm comfortable fire, as Annie ushercd me into tho room
 So. so." he said. ns hc saw me 'sYou bring your own answer. We'll, that is business Nike"
 Yes. Sir Wren" l said. taking the chair he pointed out near the fire. 50 far as know am at your service.
 .l have some important business in Lon don. It needs careful attention, though not immediately And as this rheumatic foot disables me, thought you could do 1t for me and take pleasure trip at the sams time. The business Is easily managed | will prepare the documents and yun can deliver them according to dirscsionA