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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-03-28

Malaria and House Plants.

A few years ago a lady residing in a
healthy part of st. Petersburg fell i'll of
malaria fever There was no doubt as
to the nature of the malady. Neverthe-
less mystery hung over the case, for
the lady had not lately visited any other
malaria district, but had been living at
home in locality purely mountainous
The mystery was further increased by
the fact that so long as the patient re-
manned in her bedroom the disease
yielded to the usual remedies; but on
removing to the sitting room a relapse
followed, and fever with all
the characteristic symptoms set in once
more. For some months these alterna-
lions continued, until the doctors sus-
picions were aroused by observing that
while plants were growing in the sitting
room, they were absent from the bed
room. Inquiring into their history, he
found they had been sent direct from .
district known to be malariOus. On get
ting rid of the plants, complete re-
covery followed, and the mystery was
xplained.-Louisyills Courier-J ournaL
1t is related of a Traverse City girl
that she made her best fellow promise
to come around at noon for an answer to
his proposal of marriage. The girl said
she had seen him several Thousand
times, but always in the evening, ard
knew how he looked by daylight.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-03-28

"A little Baltimore boy who saw
Congress for the first time while the
House was discussing Oklahoma sat for
twenty minutes an absorbed listener to
the oratory and an intent observer OF
the noisy scene in the pit below. Then,
turning to his father, who sat by him, he
asked: SIS this show going on every
?''-Bal timore Sun.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-03-28
EXECUTIONS IN CHINA,
Culprits Are Decapitated Without a Mo-
ment's Warning.

Culprits Are Decapitated Without Mo-
ment's Warning.
The Soo-Chow correspondent of the
North China Herald, reporting recently
the execution of eleven pirates in that
city refers to the manner in which exc
cutions in China are fixed. In other
countries the criminal knows before
hand the day of his death, and has time
to prepare for his fate. But in China all
is different. Had the Hebrew prophets
lived in that country they would
certainly have chosen an execution
as the emblem of sudden destruction.
At Pekin the vermillion pencil marks
tht death warrant, which is Immediate
ly handed to courier, who instantly
mounts horse and rides off to his des-
tination. The posts supply fresh horses,
and he goes onward, sleeping and eat
ing in his saddle, never hating by dav
or night, in sunshine or rain After
riding seven hundred miles he reaches
SOo-Chow and delivers the warrant to
the Governor. Three messengers are
Immediately dispatched, one to the dis
trict magistrate who presides at the ex-
ecution, and who repairs at once TO the
place. second to the camp for an es-
cort and the third to the Jail. The vic
tins are bound, dragged before the
image of the lord of hades, which is in
the prison, and pay their respects They
are then placed in cages carried on
coolies backs, and at a rough trot the
cortege sets out for the execution ground.
The nerve and blade of one executioner
is never trusted in SoO-Chow to take off
more than three or four heads If there
is greater number of criminals assist
ants are employed. There are generally
from fifty to one hundred executions per
annum In Soo-Chow, where all the Grim
mails of the province of Kiang- 500, with
population of 2, 1000, 900, are executed.
They are mostly pirates.
DR.. Wilhelmi, of Gustrow, (Ger-
many, strongly recommends that in
cases of lead poisoning small quantity
Of blood should be taken from the arm.
nc has practiced this treatment in
twenty-five cases, and speaks warmly
# the success he has met with, the
patients In some cases expressing them
selves as greatly relieved Immediately
after the operation, and the affection
aking marked change for the better
from that time.
The Dahl process ofpreserving milk
by sterilizing it and excluding atmos-
pheric germs is stated to have come into
use only in Norway, but efforts are now
being made to introduce it into England.
In this process fresh milk is placed in
cans. which are Theoretically sealed and
then alternately heated and cooled until
every organ ism or germ is supposed to
have been destroyed. Milk thus treated
may be kept in the unopened cans for
an definite period, and has been found
after three years to have the taste and
appearance of the best fresh milk.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-03-28

sion that l have no end of wardrobe.
Clothes. " he continued, meditatively.
after lighting a cigarette, CLOTHES re-
Quire deal of care. When you take
them off at night they should be brushed
and hung up. Always hang them up
out of the dust. Then the moment you
discover a spot clean it out with little
alcohol and ammonia in equal parts.
That will remove almost any thing with
out touching the color of the fabric
Then trousers too are to be treated with
some consideration. They must be worn
carefully to prevent them from bagging
at the knees, and not more than three
days each time. They should be pressed
occasionally by tailor, but trousers
stretcher is an abomination and a men
ace to the sweetest creations of an
artists fancy. Constant and careful
brushing is needed for felt hats, while
silk tiles should be brushed with a stiff
brush and smoothed with a piece of
'silkOllne' manufactured for the pur-
pose. Shoes should be rotated just the
same way as clothes. and oiled occasion
ally. This system will keep your shoes
in good repair. make them last longer,
and prevent you from having corns,
bunions, and other troublesome develop
ments on your feet
But lots of fellows don't make as
much money as you do, and yet they
dress WE'LL
Il know it. I'm extravaganza itself
compared with Tommy -. If you can
get him to talk he will put you up to
more economical wrinkles in minute
than ! could in a week. What's that?
No. indulge. Goodnight"
and the reporter went on still hunt
for Tommy -.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
THE DIAMOND ICE CO.'S SUITS.
The Stockholders AIIege that the Assess
ments Were not Legal.

The Stockholders AIIege that the Assess
ments Were not Legal.
The Diamond leo Company has been
figuring qui c prominently of late in the
proceedings OF the Hastings Court AS
previously stated in THE TIMES, this
company is suing stockholders for non
payment of assessments.
The stockholders assign no other
reason for their non Payments except
that the Diamond Ice Company's char
ter had not been filed with the common
wealth attorney at Richmond. as re-
quired by law. at the time tho assess
mcntS were made
Tho company claims. however, that
subsequent proceedings Of the directors
rendered the assessments valid. In all
there are dozen cases. many OF them
against the leading business men of the
city. There are several more cases to
be heard
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

There was scene on Salem avenue
yesterday afternoon. Three negro
women, two Of them drunk, were driv-
ing at break-nccl spead, when their
rickcty vehicle was upset, piling the
three in the middle Of the muddy street
Tho old woman that had been imbib-
ing too freely soon scrambled to the
sidewalk and exclaimed triumphanty,
81 told yer so, that's what whiskey doz
for YOU" The mud was shoe deep on
the spot when the accident occurred, but
the drunken negresses carried away the
mud and left solid ground for consid-
cradle SPACE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
NJ ORFOLK & WESTERN RAIL
IN ROAD COMPANY.

The annual meeting OF tho Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company, held
May 9TH. 1890, having adjourned to meet
at the call of the chairman Of the meet
ing or the president OF the company, an
adjourned meeting thereof is hereby
called, and will be held on tho fifteenth
day OF December, 1890, at 10 a. M, at
the Office of the company, in the city of
Roanoke, Va, for the purpose OF receiv-
a report OF the president relating to
action taken by the company under
authority given at the annual meeting
in securing control of the Shenandoah
Valley railroad, and transact any other
business that may properly come before
the meeting. WILLIAM LAMB,
f. j. KIMBALL, Chairman
President Norfolk and Western Rail-
road Company. n30&dc2, q, 90, Is, 4
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
4 Now Company, nut old Favoritcs.

John T.. Ilenshaw and May Ten
FRO, OK, TO merly Two Old Cronics,"
will BE- tho attraction at the Opera
House Thu rsday evening. They will
be seen in new musical farce extra
vaganza. written especially for them
and with view of giving them an
opportunity for the display of their YER
satilc abilities. The skit has the quaint
title OF ''rhc Nabobs,' and consists Of
music, operate gems, dancing, special
ties, elegant costurling and INovcl
scenic effects. An admirable company
Of comedians has been selected to sur
round them. and it is their intention to
give jolly laughtcr-provoking and at
tho same time refined farccal entertain
ment, loaded down with the rarest and
sweetest morsels of the comedy stage.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

THE conGscati1n o. revolver, a
razor, "a pair Of "knucklcs'' or some
other deadly weapon, Is Il daily Occur
renee in the mayors court. Mayor Evans
is doing his part to discourage the habit
and dissolute negroes, but it is plainly
apparent that the penalties provided by
statute at present are inc flicicnt. a
penitentiary sentence should be the
the first offense on the part Of an habit
ual criminal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
PARNELL'S GRIT.

IL there has over been any doubts as
to the fighting qualities of Parnell, tho
Irish leader, they must now be dis
PEELED in tho face of tho stubbornly
contested fight which he is making 20
retain the leadership of the National
party in tho English Parliament.
That he believes no is the object of a
conspiracy, that he is the target OF
persecution, is evidenced by his out
spoken words whenever afforded an op-
portunity for their uttcrance.
1t seems not to be the boldncss of
desperation, so much as il appears TO he
his confidence in the strength OF his
position. Nevertheless. it is evident
that no cannot stay much longer tbs,
pressure that is being brought TO bear t,
force him from his place rs leader C.
The Irish party
= The deposition seems inevitable. but
>, ~uell. endorsed, is still the most con
and influential figure among
lie, and after he is de-
',.;uoa 81 tho lead, >'ship, he will go to
the people with his g. 'o''o's' "hu'
mark TIE TINES prophecy, H. VIII WIN
their sympathy and DO again Gle 'ated
to the heights of leadership from VIII Oh
his enemies topplcd him over.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
Wintry Weather,

Winter has been rather backward
this time, but has come at last. Sun
day was a rainy, disagrccable day. and
when Roanokers pecped from their win
dows yesterday morning they saw the
first snow of the season.
Snow fell for while during morning,
and the thaw by noon made things
slushy.
Many Roanokers longed for paved
streets and good sidewalks, as they
trampod around through mud shoe deep
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
f.. KRUGER coWHIDED
For Writing an Insulting Note
to a Girl of Thirteen.

George Kruger was cowhided Sunday
Tor an attempted seduction of Gcrtie
l'cal, Il girl about thirteen years old,
who is on Il visit to her sister, Mrs. c.
ii. Davis, who lives at 1O4 Fifth avenue
s. @.
Mrs. Davis keeps boarding house,
and on "Wednesday of last week
Kruger applied to Mrs. Davis Tor table
board, which he obtained, and all went
we'll until Sunday morning, when. as
Miss Bcal passed by the door of the
sitting room, in which he was waiting for
breakfast he called to her and gave her
note, which he wrote at tho moment.
The note read as follows:
MY DEAR: Can have some time n
private conversation with you? Please
answer me by note and keep transac-
lions to yourself for the present. Tell
rlc where can meet YOU and when.
Yours truly,
GEORGE KRUGER"
The girl gave this note to her sister,
Mrs. Davis, daugh tcr-inlaw of the land
lady, who being engaged in household
duties NJ the time, did not read it till after
brealfas after Kruger had gone to his
work on Randolph street. where he is
cngag US Il surveyor.
Calling in the members of tho house
hold and some of the gentlemen board
crs, Mrs. Davis made known the con-
tents OF the note to them. After giving
expression to their Indignation they
decided TO inilict personal punishment
upon Kruger. and thereby avoid pub
l:c sensation.
Accordingly when Kruger came to
dinner h. was confronted with his in
sulting note and thcrenpon punished
with bunch OF withes. first by the
girls sister Mrs. Davis, and then by
Mrs. {, II. Davis, tho la.dlady. Kruger
was then put out of the house and or
dcrcd never to come near it again.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
TlG NELLY DAMAGE SUIT
Heard Yesterday in the Hastings Court,
But No Decision Reached.

But No Decision Reached.
In the Hastings Court yesterday the
case OF j. j. kellys administrator VS.. :.
f. Taylor. receiver of the Shenandoah
Valley railroad, occupied the principal
part OF the day.
The court was until e o'clock in the
evening waiting for the judges decision.
but that body having at that time not
come to any decision. it was dismissed
by his Honor, Judge Robertson, until 10
O'Clock this morning, when it will re-
assemble.
The plaintiffs evidence was that
Kelly was seen to fall in an epileptic fit
on the Commerce street crossing, and
was run over and killed by Shenan-
doah Valley train, which was backing
at the time. The train was ONLY $50
feet distant at the time, and IL brake
man, who was on tho ground. saw
Kelly on the track and Signalled the
train to stop, but the signal was not
obcyed, and two cars passed over the
body of Kelly.
Two witnesses said they thought the
brakeman had time to have icrllcd Kelly
of the track.
Messrs Staple and Logan and Penn
and Cooke appeared for the plaintiff
ana Grlfiin and Watts for the defendant.
The suit is for 100000 and is in bt :
half of the deceased's father.
The defendant submitted no evidence.
but dcmurred to the evidence of the
plaintiff. The demurrer was argued
and the case given to The jury BY this
demurrer the Judge decides the case.
while the jury only fixes the amount OF
damages, if any are allowed by the
court.
Other cases disposed OF were as fol-
lows:
Michael vs.. Roanoke Machine Works:
act'on for damages; set for the Eth Of
December.
diamond Ice Company VS.. T. c. Blair:
demurrer to take notice. and court took
papers to consider case
Diamond leo Company VS.. j. r. IIar-
rell; dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
John Randolph Bryant, qualified as
attorncy-at-law on motion of Mr. Bcrke-
ley.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
a Dangerous Practice.

The police detailed for duty at tho
depot report that drivers Of teams whip
up their horses and pass the gates at
the crossing while said gates are being
lowered. This practice is most dan
gerous one, and productive of accidents,
but tho officers complain that there is
no city ordinance making it misde-
meanor. Mayor Evans has announced
his intention of calling the Councils at
tention to this apparent omission.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

THE TIMES can DO found regularly on
sale at the following places:
Roanoke--George Gravatt Jr.; NJ L..
Smiths, Dallis & Dennis, Hotel Roanoke.
Salen--Alfred S. Burdette & Co.'S.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn.
Bluetield--Bluefield Inn.
Pocahontas--Pocahont Inn.
Lynchburg--N orvell-Arlington.
Bristol Tenn.-W. a. Ward. Front
street.
Washington--Willard The Metropoli-
tan.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

CITY OF MEXICO. Dec. s-The health
authorities at Vera Cruz will give out
very few reports to the press about the
yellow fever in that city. However.
popular rumor has it that the disease
l. epidemic there. The bishop OF Vera
Csuz is dying.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

The regular meeting Of the Clover
Club was held last evening and the fol-
lowing programme was rendered:
Reading from king Lear" by the
club.
Reading The death Of benedict Ar
mold. "-Lippard
Duct.-''l would that my love. Men
dtlssohn.
Reading Poetry by Clean. Anon.
Song-"My Dearest Heart" Sulli-
van.
Reading "Elcanora. = Edward Poe.
Reading" Natch."- Mark Twain.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
UNDERWEAR, UNDERWEAR

OF all sorts from lowest grades TO best
qualities. Ladies heavy. Jersey ribbed
vests at % cents. Mems cool heavy
mcrino shirts at - cents. Childrcnis
vests from II cents up.
we have all grades in white. natural
wool. scarlet, etc. for ladies. gentlemen
and children
Bargains in blankets comforts and
countcrpancs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
We arc now ready with complete lines
OF new dress goods i'll every department.
Dress Goods is our Specially.

We have the handsomcst collection of
novelties, plaids, stripes and plain ma
terlals OF every sort ever opened in
Roanoke.
Our assortment is equal to those of
large cities. Our prices are correct. and
you can do better shopping with us than
You can III the city.
lie sure to see our line of silks and
black and colored dress goods.
Ladies' cloaks, Misses cloaks and
chlldren's cloaks OF every sort now
ready The garments shown by us
represent the latest conccits OF the
mode, and every garment is made in 4
thorough and most stylish manner.
You will find our prices correct.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
BISHOP RANDoLiiI breaches.

Ten Persons Confirmed ut the sunday
Afternoon Service.
Bishop Randolph conducted service
at the Episcopal Church Sunday. At
the morning service he preached an clo-
qucnt and practical sermon to large
congregations Ills discourse upon a
chapter from the Epistlcs to the Romans
was concerning some Of the general
principles OF Christian life and doctrine.
In the aftcrnWpn. at I o'clock. there
was confirmation service. when ten
persons, w. male and eight female,
were confirmed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

COMPLAINT has boon made Of the reck-
less habit of drivers pushing their
horses forward to anticipate the lower
ing Of the gates at the crossings. Acct
dents have been tho frequent result of
this bad practice, and when they happen
unjust blame is laid upon the railroad.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

The crews Of tho Brazilian war fleet,
now anchored in New York harbor, are
complaining of the bitter cold which
they are experiencing through the want
suitable shoes and clothing. A brilliant
opportunity for the shoe and clothing
dealer, who will DO thoughtful enough
to word an Notwithstanding Portuguese
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

Notice is hereby given that said stock
will he sold at the front door OF the
Hastings Court house of tho city of
Roanoke, Under Sections 1l27, lbs and
1920 of the Code of Virginia, atpublic
auction, on Saturday. December -, at
II o'clock NJ. by order of the Board
of Dircc tors.
r. III. WOODRUFF,
President Int. Cigarette Machine Co
PENN N COCkE. nov9-lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
Carpenters and Jo,ners Elect Officers.

At tho regular meeting of the Carpcr-
tiers and Joincrs'Union last night the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the cnsu-
ing year: President, j. X. Patton; vice :
president, j. L. Farnball; recording
secretary, c. +. Ellis; financial secrc-
tary, j. II. Shank; treasurer, ii. T
Richie; conductor, j. II. WilliamsN
warden. q. NJ. Cornelius.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

MIR. HERBERT j. BROWNE, editor of
ton last night, where he has been during
his recent illness. He will resume his
duties at TIE TIMES office to-day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

THE TIMES controls the fran
chises of both the Associated
Press and the United Press,
and is the only paper in the
city publishing regular tele-
graphic dispatches.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
ROANOKE, VA, DECEMBER 0, 1890.

NOTICE TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS.
All subscribers who fail to receive their
papers regularly every morning will con-
fer n favor by notifying Immediately the
business Office of THE TIMES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

From the Washington Post
The growth of Roanoke city is with
out parallel in tho State. In 1880 the
population was less than 500, now it is
over 10000 and increasing daily. The
established industries have capital of
Sl7, 500, OOo. A lnrgc nmonnt OF tho can
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

Too MUCH attention cannot be paid to
even moro important that the back
yard OF Roar oke be rigidly and often
inspected
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

Typewriter which can sit upon your
knee" Nothing extremely novel in
that, if the tales of tho paragrapher be
believed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
NOTICE.

THE TIMES will not be responsible for
any bills contracted by employees unless
orders arc given for the same by the
general manager.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

PITTsBuRi is resuming her old and un-
enviable reputation of being the smoky
city" The natural gas supply is now
only equal to the domestic demand, and
mills and foundrics have gone back to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
TELEPHONE NUMBER lsi.

T,IE TIMES will he delivered in Roanoke, Sa
efn, and Ninton every morning by carriers Tor
cents per month.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

THE WEEKLY TIMES. containing the news OF
the week i'll more condensed form, one year,
81 90 in advance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
shot His wouId-be Assassin.

Clsy OF MEXIco, Dec. s.-An attempt
has Jist been made to assassinate Col.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

Entered at the postoficc at Roanoke as sec
ond-clasS matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09
. ERNEST
For Christmas Groceries
BOONE BROTHERS.
to L. Didicr)
Corner Jefferson and Campbell streets.
Corner Jefferson and Campbell sire

Just received choice line of Christmas goods Of
every description; fine chocolates crvstazed fruits
oranges, lemons, bananas, malaga and Catawba
oysters, celery minceneat, chow-chow cats1ps pickles
evaporated apples peaches pears necarines ctons cu
rants ralslns cranberres, California honey and 1aro
line OF choice candies and other articles too TO
mention IN our produce department be found apples
eggs and butter Lowest prices guaranteed Ca11 ord
us
BOONE BROTHERS.
Corner Jefferson and Campbell streets
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-09

Items of news, communications, etc, should
be addressed to tho Editor of THE TIMES.
Remittanccs, by express. moncy-order. reg
istercd letter, chcQuc, or draft, should he adj
dressed and made payable to