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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-08
THE ROANOKE TIMES.
EVERY MORNING. EXCEPT MONDAY.

ROANOKE TIMES PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers and Proprctors.
TIMES BUILDING,
Third avenue and First street, southwest.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-08
FINE, HIGH ART CLOTHING

1t has ever been good fortune Our main effort
has been to secure the finest and best made clothing
rather than cheap, pooryade garment consequently
we have no "sop shop" trash to show YOU We will call
your attention to a line of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Hints for Housekeepers.

One quart OF sifted -four well beaped,
is one round.
A little pounded ice laid on the
back OF the neck, II Is said, will allay
nausea
A frmer or more delicate grain is
secured in cake by stirring the cake
only in one direction.
A wine glass OF strong borax water
in pint OF raw starch will make
collar and cuffs stifI and glossy.
TO renovate black lace, il lace II
narrow, wind II tightly around bot
tie and pin II on. Wet II thoroughly
with alcohol and let IL remain until
perfectly dry.
A small piece. OF paper or linen
moistened with turpentine, and put
into the wardrobe or drawers for "A
single day two or three times n year,
IL a preventive against moths.
Put camphor gum with your new
silverware, and IL will never tarnish
as long as the gum Is there. Never
wash silver in soapsuds, "a that gives
it "A white appearance.
No matter how large the spot Of oil,
any carpet or wooden stuff can be
cleaned by applying buck-whent
plentifully and carefully brushing it
into dustpan after n short time, and
putting on fresh until the oil has all
disappeared.
Alum water will restore almost oil
/ faded coIors. Brush the faded article
thoroughly TO free IL from dust, cover
| IL with lather Of CASTLE soap, rinse
with clear water, and then alum water,
and the color will usually be much
brighter than before.
To take coal oil out OF carpet
saturate the carpet with benzineand
then rub dry.with clean white cloth.
II the first application does not take
it out go through the same process
until il IL out. As benzine IL very e1-
plosive be careful and not have q
light in the room nor q hot stove.
For chapped hands, dissolve beeswan
in sweet oil, heating slowly. Apply
at night and wear gloves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
sHEPHERDsTOWN, W. VA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IA, 1890.
THE MEN WHO MISS THE TRAIN.

loaf aroun' the deepo just TO see the Pull
man scoot,
An to see the people scamper wen they hear
the ingine toot;
But W at makes the most impression on my
somw'at active brain,
Is the careless men who get there jest in
time TO miss the train.
An some cuss the railroad comp'ny an some
loudly cuss their stars,
An some jest gallop down the track an try
to catch the cars:
An some with loud laff an joke will poultice
up their pain;
var'us kin's er people get there jest in time
TO miss the train.
An there is many deepos an flag stations
'ithout name,
Along the Grand Trunk Railroad that leads
TO wealth and fame,
An men rush TO these deepos as fast as they
can fly,
AS the Train of Opportunity jest goes thun-
derin' by.
They rush down to the stations with their
hair all stood on end,
AS the platform of the tail end car goes whiri-
in roun' the bend;
An some men groan an cry aloud, an some
conceal their pain,
Wen they find that they have got there jest
in time to miss the train.
But the cars puff through the valleys an go
a-whirlin by,
An float their banners of wife smoke like
flags of victory;
They leap the fiowin rivers an through the
tunnels grope,
An cross the Mountains of Despair to the
Tableland of Hope.
The Grand Trunk Railroad OF Success, 1t ruus
through every cline.
But the Cars of Opportunity they go on sched-
ule time,
An never are their brakes reversed; they
won't back up again,
To take the men who get there just in time
to miss the train.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Mrs. Gabbler's Goodbye.

Mrs. Gabbler (rising TO depart after
a call on Mrs. Wearysome)-Well,
really must go, I've stayed now later
than
Mrs. Wearysome-Oh, no you have
not. You come so seldom and
80 seldoin2 Why, | call here Of
tener than any other place, and -
well. I'm always delighted to ,e
you and
"Oh! thanks. But | just must go
now You'll come TO see me real soon,
won't you, dear?'
Eyes, indeed, and"
"Well, do now, and-ob! were you
at the concert last night
"Yes, and"
Lovely little affair, wasn't il? How
charmingly Mr.. Tennerson sang"
"Oh, beautifully! And liked Miss
Screecher, too
"Oh, so did very much. But re-
ally must, must go now. Goodbye
dear.
Goodbye
Mind that expect to see you very
soon"
"Oh, yes; but don't you wait for me.
You have more time than /. you know,
nd
What, | have more time than
you? Ny dear child, I'm fairly rushed
to death all the time"
so AIN l."
II really don't see where the time
goes. Goodbye, dear"
Goodbye"
IF you don't come and see me soon
I1l-oh! where did you get that love
Iy chair scarf | hadn't noticed it be-
fore. It's perfect beauty
do you really like ity'
Like it? It's just sweet. Did you
embroider it,
Yes"
You did, How lovely. 1 wish /
but I'll never go If stand here much
longer, and I've FIVE other calls to
make this afternoon. Good-bye!'
Goodbye"
Lovely day, isn't itt Its pleas
ure to be out, and-ob, my dear, II l
didn't nearly forget 70 tell you about
MAZDA De Dere's wedding, and that's
Just what i came for. ! must sit
down and tell you all about itp
Two hours later she departs, after
a proIongation Of the goodbye busi-
ness for fifteen minutes on the steps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Aunt Sussn's Suggestions.


Hester p exclaimed Aunt Susan,
ceasing her rocking and knitting,
and sitting upright, do you know
what your husband will do when you
are dead e
What do you mean ?" was the
startled reply.
He will marry the sweetest tenn
pered girl he can find"
20, auntie ~ Hester began.
Don't interrupt me until l have
/ finished" said Aunt Susan, leaning
back and taking up her knitting.
''She may not be "a good house
keeper as you are; in fact, think
not. but she will be good natured."
why, auntie-"
That isn't all, coipposedly'contin-
ued Aunt Susan. o-day your hus-
band was halfway across the Kitchen
floor, bringing you the first ripe
peaches, and all YOU did was TO look
on and say, There, Will, just see
your tracks on my clean floor ! |
won't have my floor all tracked up
Some men would have thrown the
peaches out of the window. To day
you screwed up your face when he
/ kissed you, because his moustache
was damp, and said, Il never want
you TO kiss me again When he
empties anything you tell him not TO
spill it when he.lifts anything youtell
him not to break il. From morning
until night your sharp voice is heard
complaining and fault-finding. And
last winter, when you were sick, you
scolded him about his allowing the
pump 10 freeze, and took no notice
when he said, i was SO anxious about
you that | did not think of the
pump.
But, auntie-"
"Harken, child. The strongest and
most intelligent OF them al. care more
for womans tenderness than for
anything else in the world, and with
out this the cleverest and most per
feet housekeeper is sure To lose her
husbands affection in time. There
may be few more men like villas
gentle, as loving, as chiyalrous, "a
forgetful OF self, and so satisfied with
loving that their affections will die "a
long, struggling death. But In most
cases il takes but few years OF fret
fulness and fault-6nding to turn
husbands 5 love into irritation andindif-
ference"
But, auntie-n
Yes well, you are not dead yet
and that sweet-natured woman has
not been found, so you have time To
become SO serene and sweet that your
husband can never imagine that
there is better tempered woman In
existence
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Never Foget

That the fairest hower fade the
sonest.
That knowledge leaves no room for
chances.
That pride IL never so offensive as
when in chains.
Thauwhen men are lonely they stoop
to any companionship.
That the darkest cloud often con-
tains the most fruitful showers.
That the pure worship Of pure
heart Is an inspiration and u song.
That there may be loyalty without
love, but never love without loyalty.
That golden key will often find
the way TO unlock-many q secret
drawer. fl
That death Is q sleepless messenger,
and life n wakeful bandnaid Of crea-
ton.
That the finest feeling velvety paws
of kitten often cover the sbarpest
claws.
That doing as well as you know
how" is all right II you always know
how to do well. -
That it Is often more difficult TO
obliterate traces Of spilIed ink than
drops OF spilled blood.
That those who are honest and
earnest In their honesty have no need
| to proclaim the fact.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
An Embarrassing Tongue Slip.

She was proud lady, anda rich one,
too. as indicated by the fact that she
owned a pew in one Of Chicago's most
fashionable churches. She wore large
diamond earrings and a costume
most elaborate. In fact she carried
with her an atmosphere of ultra re-
spectability which was almost op-
pressiye, as she entered church last
Sunday, a trifie late, and observed
from a distance that her pew was
already occupied, and by strangers.
Walking down the aisle, with her
nose in the air as if pointing the
North star, she stopped at her pew
and turning haughtily 10 the usher,
who had followed at a respectful dis
tance, inquired in a tone OF concen-
trated but suppressed contempt:
"Who are these persons occupew-
ing my pie 2
And the minister wondered what
made the congregation laugh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
HI. SNYDER, PUBLISHER.
UPDEGRAFFS'
kuock Down Price Sale.

Our knock down price sale will prevail in
all departments for January and February,
1890. The knock is tremendous on Fall and
Winter Goods. Our space permits us to give
only few specimen prices:
sl.5O for your choice of mixed lot OF La
dies Cloth Jackets, worth 81 to 81 each.
$500, $50, 100 and $1,000 for Ladies' New
markets, Cloth and Plush Jackets, worth s.,
s, 10, ~, l5 and sl7.
sll.O0, 1870 and 1850 will buy Fine Plush
Coats. worth Il. % and S25.
$50 and 25 will get you one of the regular $50
and 80 Plush Coats.
Sc, 81, 2, 3 and So for Children's and Misses
Coats. worth nearly double these prices.
lOc to SIC for Shoulder Shawls.
Sl.OO to $50 for Single Shawls.
$500 to sos for Double Shawls.
Ladies' Dress Goods at three-fourths value
lec, &c and 2Sc for double-width Cassimeres.
S5c and soc for all-wool Cloths. 3S and 52 in.
40 As, 80 and 75c for French Stripes and
Plaids. .-...r.-,
75c for best dollar Broadcloths.
Lots of knockdown prices in Dry Goods
and Furnishing Departments.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
"Tie Ye' Hoss on the Outside. :"

During the recent campaign, Messrs.
Cheadle and Brumm, two northern
Congressman, were engaged in stump
ing Virginia in the interest of Malone.
A few days before the election they
had an appointment at Cumberland
c. H., in a county having large ne
gro majority. The Democrats, believ-
ing the outlook in that county hope
less one, made no effort TO discuss
with b. 4 c., both Of whom spoke
learnedly about the tariff and other
national questions, which was all
Greek 10 their sable hearers, but their
reference TO General Mahone's. love
for the darkie prompted colored
man named Hughes, when they had
concluded, to ask TO be allowed 70 say
few words. The privilege being
granted him, he spoke for some time
on general subjects, but finally said
he would illustrate how much the
General loved the negro, by repeat
ing dream he had had the night be-
fore:
Il dreamed" said he, that | had
done gone and died, and after | was
dead found out | didn't have no
wings, and | lowed I'd walk TO Heav-
en-, and when fetched up at the gold
EN- gate | knocked, and the gatekeep-
er, he came out and aXed me how
got way up there TO the golden gate,
and lowed to him pointedly that
come all the way on foot. The gate
keeper he say You CANT come in
here to-day, for | amt admitting no.
body, 'cept they is on horseback So
was turned away from the golden
gate. When | was coming back TO
you all again, / met General Malone
right on the same road, an | says
says "Whar you gwine, Mars Bill
ly?' and he says, says he; II gwine
to Heaven. stand aside tole him
"you can't get in thar, Mars Billy,
cause they amt taking nobody in
less they is mounted on hoss- back. :
Then Gen. Malone said You get
down on your hands and knees, you
black rascal, and I'll get on your back
and well ride in together" So Mars
Billy he climbed up Il stump and got
onto my back and we cantered up to
the gate, and | lowed I'd knock
again. The gatekeeper he came out
and he says : Who's tharY says:
Mars Billy Malone" The gatekeep
er. he says again as he mounted or
on. footYn Hes on ss-back, Of
course, for he's Mars Billy Malone, Of
Petersburg. the friend Of the culled
man" Then the gatekeeper he hol-
Tered out loud, he did General Ma
hone, tie go hoss on the outside and come
mr. And jest laid back and lowed
to myself: "Niggah, sold again
And that's the way Mars Billy Ma
hone wants to ride you into the Re-
publican party"
The sequel was that this county OF
Cumberland, which had previously
given 400 Republican majority, was
carried by the Democrats by about
150 and the first time they had ear
ried it in twenty years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
We have just opened full line of
nrv Goods, Notions, Ladies
and Gents furnishings,

g., opr stock is very large, and we keep
...,,,, rut the best of. goods, at prices such
Yer were known in Jefferson county.
". keep fine Pushes of all colors' Henriet-
~. r.ti.>. cloths, Cashmeres of all kinds
=, pinnons. all colors and good quality.
-. osso ment of Ginghams, Flannels,
yu,.ins. shirtings aud Calicoes' Fine llhe
-, sbawlS skirts, Corsets, Gloves, Hosiery
sr5 Linen Goods, such as Table Cloths Nap
Bin. and Towels Good Blankets cheap. Besi
@.Ir. ,ua shelving Oil Cloth, and a thousand
- articles TOO numerous to mention. we
80 mil line of Men S and Boys Pants. II
yi,l nav YOU to visit our store and examine
the goods and prices.
'''' PALMBAUM & BRO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Overcoats and Clothing

For men, youths and boys, at half value.
1915 for Storm Overcoat, covered seam,
double thick breast, long cut, big collar,
weighs 515 pounds, worth s..
1915. 4.5O. 6, 7, 8. 10 and Sl2 for Overcoatsand
Suits for which the old plan stores will ask
you double.
Every article people wear-male and fe-
male-of the finest, medium and common
qualities-except ladies' hats-can be found
in our store at reduced prices-Knock down
prices on all winter goods.
UPDEGRAFF'S,
One Price Cash Store,
Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Fine Toilet Soaps.

Q HINE UP.-A new stove polish, easily
- applied. Shines without rubbing, is last
ing and has no unpleasant odor. Half pints
only 20 cents. Call TO see how nicely IL works
at MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE
=" INDOW GLASS-Just received, a large
w stock of Window Glass ranging in sizes
The larger sizes are double thick. Putty made
Of linseed oil and whiting and zinc tscks for
glazing. At MCMURRAN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

Grocer-You say that your wife,
Uncle Rastus, supports the family by
taking in washing? Uncle Rastus-
Yes. sab. Grocer-Well, don't you
feel a little bit ashamed at tiInesl
Uncle Rastus-' 'Shamed! No, sab;
der's nothin' degradin' bout takin' In
washin'. Ise proud OBJ de ole 'ooinan.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

six feet in his bootsI' exclaimed
Mrs. Beeswax; what will the world
come to, | wonder! They might as
well tell me that the man has six
heads in his hat"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

There is one word in the English
language that is never pronounced
right, and that word is wrong"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-07-24
NAVIGATING THE AIR.

An Alleged Successful Trial, But Why
Not Return to the Starting Point?
Prof. Campbell, Of Brooklyn, demon
strated Thursday afternoon that he can
successfully navigate the clouds with
his air ship. The test was made
from the Parade-house Grounds, Buff
falo, only few spectators being present.
At 4:15 he stepped into the ship, the ropes
were let go, and the balloon went
straight up until it reached an altitude
Of three thousand feet, when it moved
in southerly direction. After sailing
for short time it moved to the south
east, and turning around went to the
northeast At O'Clock Prof. Campbell
landed several miles from the starting
point. He pronounced it successful
trip. The propellers worked nicely, he
had perfect control of the ship, and was
entirely satisfied.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-07-24
TORNADO STORMS.

Buildings Unroofed and Others Detroyed
in Pennsylvania nia--TremcndOus Hall
stones.
A cyclone swept over Hellertown, five
miles from South Bethlehem, Pa Its
path was from northwest to southeast.
Hotels and residences were unroofed,
and church steeples were blown down.
The Hellertown Agricultural Works
were totally demolished The building
was blown down on the workmen, seven
OF whom sustained scalp and body
bruises. John Freeman, aged II
years, was instantly killed. The dam
age is estimated at $4,000. Ashland,
Pa, was visited by rain and hail
storm, the like of which has never been
seen there before. Hail-stones the size
of hens eggs fell and broke every
window on the north side of every
building in town. Houses were un-
rooted and fruit crops in the farming viii
lagos entirely destroyed. The loss in
the vicinity will exceed $50, 900. A vio-
lent rain and wind-storm passed over
Allentown, Pa. The brick stack of the
Barbour thread mill, go feet high, was
blown down, falling on the engine
house, partially demolishing it. Nearly
all the telephone and electric light
wires are Frustrated and telegraph poles
and wires are badly damaged along tho
railroads.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-07-24
News Items.

HARVEY PORCH, the Bridgeton letter.
carrier, won his wager Of walking from
Bridgeton to Trenton, N. j., In sixteen
hours. The distance is seventy-one
miles, and he covered the same in fifteen
hours and three minutes, making 1873, Sl7
steps and winning $3.50. 'u
IT is said an English syndicate is at
tempting to bring about a consolidation
OF certain large Chicago packing houses.
THE latest Russian railway company
has purchased full outfit Of Pullman
cars. tfftJ
A MASS meeting Of citizens OF Fort
Worth denounced the action of Mayor
Pendleton in secretly securing divorce
from his wife, and message was sent to
him requesting him not to return to
the city.
AT Butternut, Wis, o new town, the
women voted in favor Of new school
building, which enraged the men, and q
riot almost occurred.
The Senate has confirmed the Presi-
dents nomination OF Colonel Alex Mod.
McCook to be Brigadier-Generai. /.
Ir has been. practically determined to
hold the next session OF the National
Educational Association at Saratoga.
THERE has been incorporated in Chi
cage the American Woman's Canning
Company. Tho incorporators are women.
In search for stolen railway brass,
counterfeit coin was found in the house
Of ]. D. Nottingham, at Kankakee, Ills.
He and his family have disappeared.
The U. s. Hydrcgraphic office has In
formation Of icebergs being encountered
within few miles Of the Asefes
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-07-24
LAKE wnnCK.
A Barge Run Down ny . Steamer and
Completely Cut In Two.

A Barge Run Down ny = steamer and
Completely Cut In Two.
Thursday evening as the steamer City
Of Detroit, with three excursion parties
aboard, was just within the city limits
of Detroit, Mich, her steam steering
apparatus gave out in some unaccount-
able manner, and she sheered about and
ran into the steam barge Kesota, owned
in Cleveland, cutting her complete
ly in two amidships. The Kesota's
cargo was iron ore, and IL slid into the
river, holding the severed parts under
water, leaving the bow and stern above
water, with the City Of Detroit directly
over her Captain Flick and crew Of
seventeen were rescued by row-boats
and yachts that we're in the vicinity of
the accident at the time. The mother
an aged lady, name unknown--of
the steward was drowned. and the
captains wife was saved by seaman
diving after her as she was sinking.
Judge Nichols, Of Batavia, o., an excur-
sionist on the City Of Detroit was quite
severely injured by the breaking Of some
shrouds. His son and three or four
other passengers were slightly hurt, all
of whom, except the Judge, are able to
continue their trip up the lakes. The
Kesota was valued at $4,000, and is a
total wreck. Tho value Of the cargo Is
not known at present.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-07-24
DAMAGED BY FIRE.
The Western Union Building in
New York City.
A Loss Of About One Hundred Thousand
Dollars-Every Body Escapes From
the Buildlng without Injury.

The Western Union Telegraph Build.
ing, New York, caught Hre Friday morn.
ing. The distributing room on the fifth
floor, the operating room on the floor
above, the Associated Press rooms and
tho restaurant on the seventh floor were
completely destroyed, and seven lives
were fniraculously saved. Tho fire
started in the distributing room, and
was presumably caused by the crossing
of electric wires. Every body got
out OF the building without injury.
Seven persons, including several
young women, were driven to tho
roof Of the building, which is nine
stories high. The persons referred to
were rescued by firemen. The building
Of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has been for many years one OF
the great imposing landmarks of Lower
Broadway. 1t fronts on Broadway, fac
ing east, and occupied half block on
Dey street. On the ground floor are tho
receiving offices Of the company togeth-
or with the Offices Of the American Dis
trict Messenger Company, with en-
frances >on Broadway and Dey street.
The building runs up nine lofty stories
which are surmounted by cupola,
Running up from the cupola is staff
on which hangs the time-ball, which
drops at the hour Of noon and tells the
standard time. The building is filled
with Offices on the five lower floors.
which are occupied by somo of the great.
est railroad magnates in the world. Tho
vast system OF tho Pacific railroads
Is operated through instructions given
from the Western Union Building,
and there are tho private offices Of
Jay Gould, Sidney Dil'o, Dr. Norvin
Green and others who ar famous
through tho length and breadth OF tho
land. The battery and storage rooms
occupied the sixth floor. The operating
room and tho gallery, devoted to the
work Of the gold and stock company,
occupied tho cntiro seventh floor, and
the Associated Press and u part of the
bookkeeping department the entiro
eighth floor. On tho ninth floor wero
the Western Union files. Tho loss
Of the tclcgl aph company is large,
and 1T will require long
time to r,rla,a the material.
The largo switchboard in the operating
room alone cost $50, 900. The Associated
Press loses instruments, type-writers,
furniture, and all of its books, papers
and records dating from 1s45, and val
liable reference library. This loss is
irreparable. All of tho material for a
history of the growth Of the press in
America, contained in lettor-books and
filed, is destroyed and can never be re-
placed. The money value is estimated
at $4,000. There is no insurance. The
entire loss is about 100000.