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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
WIT AND WISDOM.

-"Oh, you darling old papap'
"Y-e-e-s-dress or bonnet?'-Ashland
Press.
Truth is as impossible to be soiled
by an outward touch as the sunbeam
Denver Road.
You have not fulfilled every duty
unless you have fulfilled that of being
pleasant. Buxton.
"A Long Branch belle has a girdle
made of silver dollars, and it looks like
a waist of money.-Yonkers Statesman.
The woman who is least popular
with men in general is most apt to make
one man happy in particular
Globe.
He (despairingly)-'I wish 1 could
find something to take up my mind. {"
She (softly)-"Try blotting paper.
Boston Post.
This is the time of the year that a
good deal of comfort could be found in
the possession of a cool million.-Terre
Haute Express.
"A writer says: There are some
things woman doesn't know There
may be, but no man can tell her what
they are.-N. Y. Ledger.
1t takes a man with keen eyesight
and brain of much scope to see and
grasp the golden opportunity before it
turns the corner.-Ram's Horn.
Whoever will reverence the glimpses
of his better mind shall find them null.
tiplicd, and even while they pass, they
may be rich in revelations.-Mar
"A broken heart is sad, sad thing,
broken head is worse,
But a broken pocket-boolz my friend
Is manklnds greatest curse.
-Kearney Enterprise.
After you have weighed your neigh
Dor in the balance, drop nickle of fair
ness in the slot of determination and
ascertain your own moral avoirdupois.
Dover (Del.) Sentinel
Teacher Ito class)-In this stanza
what is meant by the line, ''The shades
of night were falling fast?" Bright
scholar-The people were pulling down
the blinds.-Lynn Press.
An admirer said: ''Of all that is
given him, woman is mans sweetest
present" There are certain surfeited
Doors to affirm that she is also sweetest
abseut.-Philadelp Press.
What is the difference between ice
and water?" 'Ice is frozen water. that
is all" There is greater difference
than that" "What is it?" ''Water al
ways finds its level, but ice is constantly
going boston Courier.
1t is easy in the world to live after
the worlds opinion;it is easy in solitude
to live after your own; but the great
rnan is he who in the midst of the crowd
Keeps with perfect sweetness the indie
Iendence of solitude.
They had been discussing the sub
3ect OF intelligence in the lower animals
the other evening over in Coffee's gro
Gerry store. when large farmer from
Bethel Township stated as a fact that
he had dog at home that did all his
churning. That's nothin'," remarked
wag who had recently come into DOS
session of brindle COW; 'sPve got a calf
that does all my milkin'."-Harper's
Bazaar.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

I'll hang my clothes on hickory limb" said
the man with wooden leg as he put on his
trousers.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

BRONCHITIs.-Forh oarseness and sore
throat Br0so9a's Bronchial Ta'oches" are
a specific.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

A sparrow at Colestown, Pa, built a
nest IN the running gear of farmers
wagon, and makes trip to market
every week.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

Manning the navy is the next problem before
the country-new crews, sir, for the new cruisers
as il were
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

"YoH were wrong about my son, doctor. You
said drink would kill him." "And how have
been proved wrOng?" I" He's been hanged" re-
turned the proud mother triumphantly-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

Actions speak louder than words, unless YOU
happen to be using the telephone.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26
TRY GERMEA for breakfast.

Beware of limitations of the celebrated Seal OF
North Carolina Plug Cut Tobacco.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

Snodgrass-Pd like to pay that bill, but can't
just now. You must give me time. Creditor
don't mind giving you time, but you seem to
want eternity
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-09-26

Politicians are a good deal like shoes You
can't expect the machine made ones to be of the
highest grade
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
MINERAL LAND.

offer for sale POI acres of Coal and
Iron Land, situated in the Catawba val
ley of Virginia, eleven miles from Roam
oke. The outlook for great develop
ments on this property is splendid. The
ore ia vein of soft brown hematite SO
feet wide and assaying so per cent, me-
tallic iron. And the coal prospects are
fine-two shafts having been sunk, one
20 and the other 25 feet, through solid
coal slate. The property also contains
mineral spring, which the analysis of
Lehman e Mayer proved to possess re-
markablc curative powers for all kidney
troubles, especially for diabetes. Tho
enormous quantity of coal and ore that
will be required fol the large number of
furnaces and other industrial plants in
course OF construction in Southwest Vir-
ginia will greatly increase the already
large demand for these minerals, and
consequently enhance the value of such
property. Two railroads have been sur
veyed near the property, one of which
the Roanoke and Craig railroad, and the
other, the Virginia Western railroad
will afford valuable connections. Fuller
information can be had by addressing
Fl. ROSENHEIM, 413 w. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, Md. novS-3m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
I'll. Ei(.II.ANT.

Thomas C.. Massic is dead. victim OF
tie boldest highwaymen Roanoke has
ever held. Tho public is united in one
purpose, that the perpetrators of this
foul crime shall be apnrehended and
punished. Mayor Evans this morning
offers reward Of $500 for the appre-
hcnsion and conviction of the guilty
parties. and follows it up with the
assurance OF $500 additional pledged by
4 nlinber Of prominent citizens.
This is not the first assault and rob-
10y which has occurred during tho pres
ent year, but the peculiar atrocity of
this case has thoroughly aroused pub
lio sentiment. Now lot the authorities
act promptly. The case will not do it's
own detecting. Every clew should be
followed to its end 1t is not tho duty
Of one man, but of every man from the
commons ealths attorney down to ferret
ont this case.
The Offering of reward by private
citizens shows an outburst of feeling that
promptcr measures have not been had,
and the undercurrcnt runs strong that
.ull justice must DO measured out
Roanoke will he bad quarters for evil
doors. Let the warning be taken in time
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
REMOVE THE SNOW BANKS.

The city authorities should at once
tal'o steps TO Gear away the snow banks
OH Salem avenue and the cross business
streets. They will otherwise lie there {,
obstruction to business until spring.
An experienced LEGAL observer stated
that he never know any considerable
snow fall in December which did not
hold on until spring. Clear up ,hc bust
ness streets.
And. by the way, how would tho bust
ness men on Salem avenue lilko street
car line in full operation now, taking up
what littlo space there is between the
snow banks?
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

Yet two Republicans. whose constituon-
cies would retire them both in favor OF
Democrats were tho opportunity
afforded, represent Rhode Island in the
Senate, and ono of them whittlcs out n
gag for free speech.
Prominent among Senator Aldrich' S
supporters arc two Senators from tho
Democratic State Of Connecticut. two
from the Democratic State of Now York,
three other Senators from States which
will elect their Democratic SUCCESSORS,
and two whose seats were obtained by
fraud in Montana.
1t is tho purpose of tho force bill,
which the gag rule is expected to pass,
to do for the House OF Representatives
what nefarious gerrymandcring has
done for tho Senate in securing Repub-
lican Senators from Democratic States:
it is its purpose to suppress the Demo-
cratic majority of tho country at largo
Democratic for five successive cleo
tions-by the use of partisan machinery
in ordcr to secure pcrpctuity of Rcpub-
lican control.
1t is fituing that suppressed Rhode
ISLAND could furnish tho chief sup
pr, ssor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
THE SOUTH's ADVANTAGES.

The statement is sent from Pittsburg
that after January mono OF the mills
and factories of that city will be run by
natural gas. Tho supply has become
curtailcd TO such an extent that it may
only be used for domestic purposes at
greatly increased prices.
If this be SO it would seem that Pitts
burg will have hard fight to maintain
certain lines of manufacture against
the greater natural advantages of tho
South fast pressing themselves to pub
lie notice.
1t becomes apparent that as in tho
case of New England the coarser lines
of production are to be abandoned for
those in which highly skilled labor
forms the great element in cost Of pro-
duetion and thc raw material con.
stantly lessening one.
If, by the specializing of produc ton,
the South can employ all her available
labor and capital in first processes for
the present, we'll and good But tho
North may take note Of warning that,
having started, the South will never
halt. 1t is natural selection warning
against artificial conditions.
Population, wealth, intelligence and
developments arc eventually to be
greatest where a favorable climate ac-
companies the closest grouping of fcrti-
lily of soil and the great natural re-
sources Of iron, coal and timber.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
Counterfeiters Arrested.

PIrrsBuRG, Dec. 90 [Special]-A
gigantic conspiracy to flood the country
with counterfeit silver dollars has been
unearthed here. Nineteen persons are
already under arrest. and Sl,1OO in
spurious coin is in hands of the police.
The money was brought from central
depot in New York city to Pittsburg by
gang Of Italians. United States
Detective Sweeney says it is tho best
counterfeit ever made. From the per-
sons arrested here information was
gained that the money was made in New
York and they had been sent hero to
dispose of it, Similar gangs were scnt
to other cities, but the men could not
tell what particular cities were being
operated on. Not.a mold or die OF any
kind was found in tho residence of the
gang
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
TARIFF ADsURDIIy.

The Treasury Department. has
stretched itself around another decision
and declared natural gas to be dutiablc
at 10 per cont. The question arose over
the piping of Canadian gas into the
United States.
If the administration and Mr. Nc
Kinley could do it they would lovy a
tariff on tho wind that blows from the
North, and tho rain storms that start
from the Canadian side of tho line
1t must make Mr.. Mckinley writhc in
impotcnt anguish that he can't put IL
tariff tax OH nature, for nature is the
greatest paupcr laborcr in the world.
Sho works for nothing.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
THE GAG RULE.

1t is fit and proper that the gag rule
Ehould be introduced in tho Senate by a
Senator from Rhode Island. Its party
has always been noted for illiberality,
and only within few years has the
popular will forced franchise law
which gave approximate manhood suf-
frage.
AS might be expected this forced lib
erality has made the State Democratic.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

THE Richmond Terminal system will
select traffic manager Mt the first
meeting of the board in January and
give him entire jurisdiction on all lines
operated directly by the Tel minal Com
pany. Ile will fill one OF tho most far
reaching and important positions in the
operation Of any railroad system in tho
world. The system, with its leased
lines and connections, forms, roughly
speaking, gigantic and irregular "X''
crossing at Atlanta. ono leg running from
Savannah to Portland, Oregon, and tho
other from Washington to Ell Paso,
Tex.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
TIE TIMES can be found regularly on

TIE TIMES can be found regularly on
sale at tho following places:
Roanole--George Grevatt, Jr.; M. L.
Smiths, Dallis 81 Dennis, Hotels Roam
oke, Continental and Ponce De Leon.
Salen--Alfred S. Burdette 81 Co.'S.
Pulaslzi--Maple Shade Inn.
Bluefleld-- Bluefeld Inn.
Observation-Disclosures Inn.
Norfolk and Western and Shenandoah
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
ROANOKE, VA, DECEMBER %, 1880
NnrlCE 20 ClrY sunSCl,InEKs.

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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

The Evening World was twcnSy-four
hours latc in printing any account OF
THE TIMES PRIZE ESSAY Contest
meeting at tho Opera House Tuesday
afternoon, although it was all over long
before the World sent its last forms 10
press on Tuesday. and the Herald gave
nice notice of the affair Christmas
morning. For these presents much
thanks, good brothers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
NOTICE.

TIE TIMES will not be responsible for
any bills contracted hy employees unless
orders given for the same by tho
general manager.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
Bottor Late Than Never
rom tho Evening World OF yesterday.

From tho Evening World OF yesterday.
Respectfully referred to THE Roam
oKE TlMEs: "a distribution of prizes,
offered by the Times Publishing Com
pany for the best essays by tho scholars
OF tho public schools, was awarded yes
terday afternoon at the Opera House. "
Evening World, December "a, 1890.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

THE Duchess OF Marlborough has ut
last got her estate fixed SO she is as
sured of an income of $4,000 year,
with a surplus of s5O,OOO to be used in
paying off her dcbts-and his'n. If
Mrs. Nellie Price lIammersley Churchill
Marlborough will judiciously invest
about half that income in Southwest
Virginia, where she has already tidy
penny, sho will he able to buy all the
dukes she wants when this one is gone.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

INVITATIONS have been sent out by
Walter Phillips, manager of tho United
Press, to all papers holding that fran
chise to attend the opening of its new
offices in tho World building, New York,
January |.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27
THE ROANOKE HOSPITAL.

ENERAL AGENTS selling the pat
VI ent adjustable shoe are making
from $4,000 to S., 900 per year. Canvas
sera 81 to 81 per day. Exclusive terri
tory given. Address with 2-cent stamp,
CONSOLIDATED ADJUST ABLE
SHOE STORE, A West 14th ST., New
York City. decl0-4weod
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

THE Tr,AEs controls the fran
chises of both the Associated
Press and the United Press,
and is the only paper i'll the
city publishing regular tele-
graphic dispatches.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

Poor Campanini fled from the stage
in New York the other night when he
failed to take high c. In the good old
days they used to hang mon who did
take the high seas.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

OLD exchanges for sale at THE TIMns
office; 90 cents per 100.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-27

There Is no need to puy Baltimore,
Philadelohia or New York paper to find
the news. BY subscribing for THE TIMES
you can have 1t served TO you every
morning at your breakfast table twelve
hours In advance Of the Northern paper.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-01
A RELIC OF FORMER YEARS.

An Ancient GravestOne Marked by
rWOrlkmen ON Whalley Avenue.
Still another of New Haven's old home
steads has been removed, in order to make
room for the march Of progress in the
way of new improvements. The house in
question was more than one hundred years
old and was, until recently situated on Whal-
ley avenue nearly opposite Dwight street
It had been for number of years, until
their recent decease within few hours of
each other, the home of Mr.. Minott
Thompson and wife, the aged parents of
Mr.. F. B. Thompson of the firm of Gill
bert & Thompson. Shortly after the
death of his parents Mr.. Thompson de-
cided to have the old building removed
and to erect in it's stead handsome
improvements in real estate in
the vicinity. In accordance with
this plan Of action, the old
homestead has recently been sold and re-
moved to the corner of COTE and Orchard
streets. Workmen have been busily en-
gagged during the past week in removing
ali traces Of the old building, and while
employed in digging the new foundation
they unearthed an old gravestone which
had undoubtedly served at one time tc
mark the last resting place of one of New
Ravens citizens Of generation long
since dead The finding of the stone
caused quite stir of wonder and curiosity
in the neighborhood as to how it came te
be where 1t was discovered, but the most
probable conclusion in reference to the
matter seems to be that it was an old stone
which had years ago been replaced by 8
monument and removed to the old home.
stead for storage. The inscription on the
stone is remarkably well preserved and
reads as follows:
an memory Of Lydia, wife Of Benjamin Thorn
son and daughter OF Hezekiah ond Lydia Au
c1Ir ~ ~
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-01
THE BICYCLE RACES.
To be Held at Charter Oak Park T
Day and Tomorrow.

To be Held at Charter Oak Park To.
Day and Tomorrow.
The meet of the Hartford Wheel club,
together with the races, will occur at
Charter Oak park to-day and tomorrow.
Large delegations will be present from the
various clubs in this city and vicinity and
everything looks favorable for two very
successful days. The parade will form
promptly at 10 o'clock on the Capitol
grounds. It will be headed by Weeds
Military band, and after marching through
the principal streets of the city will return
to the starting place where it will be
photographed by noted Hartford artist.
Unattached cyclists are cordially invited
to participate. A captain will be assigned
them at the place of starting. Club cap
tains are requested to report date of or
ganization to Clark Lawrence, adjutant,
Room 5, City hotel, either by post, OF
personally prior to 8 o'clack a. M, Sep
TENDER /.
The evening entertainment will COM
| mence, promptly at 8 o'clock at Foot
guard armory, on High street. The festivi-
band The following selected progra m
will also be rendered. Mendelssohn quar-
tette, Jones, Hannum, Whiting and
Thorp; banjo duet, Williams and Lucas;
solo, w. H. Jones; banjo and harmonica
duet, Williams and Munsell; duet, Han
mum and Whiting.
Special trains will leave Hartford fol
Charter Oak park as often as required af-
| ter o'clock pm.
| The Ansonia delegation to the races will
consist of Messrs. Manville, Hale, Smith
and Pemberton, who arrived here to-day
and rode on their wheels to Hartford, ~
New Haven Bicycle club acting as escort.
Other members who expect to go, but will
90 on the trains, taking their wheels with
them, are: George Whitlock, W. II. Joy
Will e. Puckey, Frederick Wand Irving
| Spencer. Others may 60 up for one day,
but will not take their wheels along
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-09-01
baseball and sporting Notes,

Pinckney leads the Brooklyns On. L. in
batting
The New Haven team plays in Norwich
Wednesday.
Brodie of Boston has struck out only
once this season.
Labor day means just what it says to the
ball players.-N. Y. Press.
The Norwich team defeated the Mystics
on Saturday. Score to 5.
The Pittsburg, IN. L., have not won
single game at Boston this season.
Hutchinson of Chicago has pitched the
most games of any League pitcher.
The New Ravens returned to this city
from their recent trip last evening.
Jim O'Rourke is tower of strength in
the New York Players batting list.
Stafford, late o. Worcester, is pitching
good ball for the Buffalo O. L. club.
Ed Daily has been returned to the Amer
lean association, and is pitching for Louis
vile.
John Burdock and Ezra Sutton are
both out Of job and think of going to
Australia.
Leo Smith, Newark's crack shortstop,
and Bobby Miller, the star pitcher of the
club, has been sold to Rochester.
White of Buffalo is playing third base
just as well this season as he did in 1878,
when he commenced to play ball profess
sionally.
Ted Sullivan, formerly of Washington,
but now managing the Pittsburg On. L.
team, is keeping his eye open for new
/ players.
Catcher Tom O'Rourke, late of Syracuse
and formerly of the Boston league and
last seasons New Haven team, is olsen
gagged at his home in New York city. %.
A suit has been entered against the
Pittsburg a. LIZ club by A. q. Pratt 6
| Co. to recover 81 40 for players uniforms,
bats and goods purchased before the open
ing of the season. -
| The Orange Street team, minus four of
! their regular players, were defeated on
Saturday by the Quinnipiacs, composed
entirely of students by the score of II to
10. The game was called in the eighth
inning on account of darkness.
The New Haven team will play two
games with the Newarks to-day at the
| Howard avenue grounds. The morning
game will be called at 1890, and the after
noon at o'clock. Horner will pitch il
the morning and Doran in the afternoon.
That there was not much difference il
the standing of the two leading clubs {
year ago and this year can be seen from
the following standing on the morning O.
August 80, 1889: Boston, won 60. lost "a
per cent 64.5; New York, won 81, lost 81
per cent 62.2. Boston has made better
showing this year. The lead was held by
Boston up to September 16. On that day
New York beat Washington 10 to 4, and
Boston succumbed to Philadelphia in this
city to 3. That was the day Bennett
threw the ball to second in the eighth in
ming with two out and man on third
Philadelphia scored all of its runs in tn
eighth inning. Herald =