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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-25
WITH TAIL IN AIR.
The Main Part of n Tree L. That Which
Is underground.

The Main Part of n Tree L. That Which
Is Underground.
Yes. tree is an underground croa-
ture, with its tail in the air. All its in
tolligcnce is in its roots. Think what
sagacity it shows in it's search after
food and drink! Somehow or Other. tho
rootlets, which are its tentacles. find
out that there is q brook at a moderate
distance from the trunk of tho tree, and
they make for it with all their might.
1hey lind overy crack in the rocks
where thoro are few grains of tho
nourishlng substance they care for, and
lnslnuate themselves into its decpest
recesses. When spring and summer
como, they let their tails grow, and do
light in whislsing them about in tho
wind, or letting them DO whisked about
by it; for these tails are poor passive
things. with very little will of their
own, and bend in whatever direction tho
wind chooses to make them.
Tho leaves make deal of noise wbis-
pcring. / have sometimes thought
could understand them as they talked
with each other. and that thoy seemed
to think they made the wind as thev
wagged forward and back. Remember
what say. The next time Won SEQ n
tree waving in the wind. recollcct that
1t is the tail OF great underground
many-armed, polypus-like creature
which is as proud of its caudal append
age. especially in summer time. as y
peacock of his gorgeous expanse of
plumage.
Do you think there is any thing so
very odd about this idea? Once get it
into your heads and you will find it
renders the landscape wonderfully in
teresting. There are as many kinds of
tree tails as there arc of tails to dogs
and other quadfupeds. Study them as
Daddy Gilpin studied them in his
Forest Scenery" but don't forgot that
they are only tho appendago Of tho
underground vegetable polypus, the
true organism to which thoy belong
Oliver Wendell Holmes. in Atlantic
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-25
WITHIN The LAW.

Colored Lady Asks for Information on
u Serious Subject.
II want to be posted in dc law" said
colored woman who called Mt tho Ora
hot avenue station tho other day.
'Well?" replied tie sergeant.
i've got gal"
yes"
AN she's got beau"
very likely"
Il can't abear him, an l doan want
him round de house What co'so shall
l take1"
Have you ever given him hint?"
Lands, sab! but l jess tole him to
clar out or I'd bust him to smash. l.
reckon dat's bint."
but he didn't go?"
mo, sab. Now, don, l want to know
how fur kin go an keep widin the
law. I've talked to him, frowcd water
on him, hit him wild club, called him
names, mado do dog bite him, an
plnted pistil at him. but he won'tsta
away. How much furdcr kin l go an
not break de law? Could dun stan in
dc yard an NOW him across do legs wild
an old scythe when he cum up in de
da'k? Could do pistil go off accident
ally?"
When advised to try peaceful meas
ures she Indignantly responded:
Oats what | did do on the very go
of. took him by tho collar an frowed
him ober do gate!'-Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-25
Caused by Microbes,
RadInal's MiCrObG Killer

Exterminatcs the microbes and drives
them out Of the sys jcm, and when that
is done you cannot have an ache or pain
No matter what tho disease, whether a
simple easo of malaria fever or combi-
nation of diseases, we cure them all at
the samc time, as we treat all diseases
onstitutionally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

his death bequeathed it to his sons, and they
have made many eyes successfully for
wealthy people who have tried in vain the
best eve makers of Europe.
The cheap wholesale ewes are verv useful
in sparsely settled localities or small towns
where people may want artificial eyes In an
emergency. For instance, gentleman
travelling in the West broke his artificial
eve, and the only place where he could get
another was at saddler's shop. He did
not get good match for size, shape or color,
but be got something that served him until
he could get to New York.
70 DETAILS OF MATCHING.
There are many things to be considered in
making a first-class artificial eye. The
right is different from the left. The size of
the bulb must be taken into account. The
position must he prominent, full or sunken,
to mate the good eve. The shade of the
white OF the eve must be noted, and the del
lcate veins and tracery: Sometimes the
bloodshot appearance OF the good eve must
be initiated. The diameter OF the iris and
the pupil must be marked, and the nature
of the operation on the diseased eye must
be taken into account. All this requires
skill and dexterous manipulation. 1t is
not unusual for person 10 keep several
extra eyes on hand in case of accident.
Sometimes people out of town send orders
for eyes in the same way tnaI other merchan-
disc is sent Tor. The European artificial
ewes generally last about II months only,
when they become rough and unpleasant.
Even the best false eyes will after a time be-
come rough and require to be replaced. The
best makers require that the false eyes shall
be taken out at night and kept thoroughly
clean.
PLATES FOR THE EYEBALL.
In most cases what is called an artificial
eve is merely a part of an eye consisting of
a small saucer which is not attached to the
ball of the eye. but placed in proper position
over it, and kept in place by the eyelids.
Sometimes, when not skllfully fitted, they
drop out and break.
A frst-class artificial eye fitted in every
respect in size, form and color, costs from
$50 to $50. The ready-made eyes can be
bought for verv much less. A we'll known
maker OF artificial eyes said to New York
San reporter: 81 have 5000 imported eyes
that are useless. They won't fit anything.
My customers say they do not look like
human eyes at all; that they are more like
cats eyes. They are of crude, unskilful
workmanship. They would prove uncom-
Portable to the wearer and probably produce
disease. They would not fit the eyeball so
as to move in unison with the good eye.
They are very far. indeed, from the per-
fection of the eyes we make here. You can
buy them for 40 cents apiece. What Is the
need of any one buying such things when by
waiting day or so perfect fitting and
well matched eye can be made? 1t is a
common thing for people to go abroad
under the impression that the best artificial
ewes are made there. But they generally
come back with better appreciation OF
American workmanship. or course there
are some persons who must wear the cheap
eyes or none. but no sensitive person can be
persuaded to use them unless in an emer-
gency.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

the people. the gentlemen whom they as
sisted to allure and goad on to ruin, refused
to be fools any longer; because these duped
business men declined to further
hand out thousands of dollars
in pure squandering fashion while the
''pluggers" were only doing the shouting;
because, as business men, they discovered
that they were on the rapid road to ruin.
And il is simply for this that these "advo-
Gates. " these selfsactiicing advocates, are
shouting ''thIef,' ''robber, +" TRAITOR" etc.
In short, these advocates have deceived
themselves, and they are determined to have
victim. To obtain one they have, like a
pack of wolves, fallen on the very men who
have been their best friends, and who made
it possible to continue one OF the greatest of
modern tollies for more than year. Fle
on such ingratitudel shame on such treach-
cry! Surely the immortal William was
right when he said:
Blow blow;
Thou wintry wind,
Thou are no: SO unkind
As mans ingratitude.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
GOOD GOODS
MODERATE PRICES!
OUR STANDING MOTTO.
OUR STANDING MOTTO.

WYE WILL not decrease the value to lessen
W the price; neither will we deal in truck.
Our aim has always been to keep only the best
goods at the lowest prices possible If we sell
you a SOLID WALNUT BEDROOM SUIT
for $50 you can rest assured that it is well
worth every cent asked, and fully $40 lower
than any house in the city-either Cash or on
Credit-can sell it. If it should happen to be
one of our own make Parlor Suites, we save
you the middle mans profit, which, at the
lowest, will be 20 per cent. Being man.
ufacturers, we are in a position to
save you money besides giving greater
range of variety. Now being at no expense
whatever in our Carpet Department, we will
ask you, in all reason, if firm, without any ex-
pense whatever. cannot sell cheaper than a car.
pet house whose expenses run into the thou
sands monthly. Surely, you will see the differ
ence at glance. We save you fully 10 per
cent in this department. Our Curtain Depart
ment is full of choice goods. Our Stoves and
Ranges are made in the city, and a positive
guarantee given with each. The Davis Sew
ing Machine, of which we make speciality, is
the best the market affords. IS per cent saved
by buying on easy payments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
Sacks and CutaWays

for the larger little fellows, embrac-
ing all styles and fashions of every
desirable material, are innumerable--
marvellous in variety, quality and
quantity. Overcoats for the little
ones as low as CSC, Suits for them
from $3.50. The parents who can
not find suitable clothing for their
children from our mammoth stock
and at a price that will please
have a very hard row to hoe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
Left Destitute!

Not of worldly goods, but of all earthly COM
fort, is the poor wretch tormented by malaria.
The fell scourge is, however shorn of its thong
in advance by HosteIter's Stomach Bitters. its
only sure preventive and remedy. Dyspepsia,
biliousness, constipation, rheumatism, nervous
ness and kidney complaints are among the bod
lily Affections which this benefcent medicine
overcomes with certainty. Use it systemat-
ically
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
THOMAS G. sLoANE's WILL.
He Leaves Several Large Bequests to Diff
ferent Institutions.

ferent Institutions.
NEW YORK, November 15.-The will of
Thomas c. Sloane, who gave so largely to
Yale College, has been filed for probate.
The sum OF $780, 900 has been gwen to the
widow during her widowhood. AT her death
or remarriage $500, 600 of the principal is to
90 to the President and Fellows of Yale
College. .
There is an absolute bequest of S75, 900 to
Yale College for the benefit of the Sloane
Laboratory. There are also bequests o S20,-
900 to the Children's Aid Society, and be-
quests of $4,000 each to the Society for tine
Prevention OF Cruelty to Children, the So
ciety for Relieving the Condition of the
Poor OF New York and the Presbyterian
Hospital. The Hospital for the Ruptured
and Crippled received S., 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
Shoe Department

is the most popular one in Pittsburg
and that we are doing the business
of the city in the Shoe line. We
could quote hundreds of prices,
but will content ourselves with but
two to-day.
Ladies' Glazed Dongola, button,
opera and common sense toes, S1.48-
Mems Extra B Calf, button, all
style of toes, SI.85.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
Lonc-Headed Railroad President.

Hon. Charles Francis Adams, of Boston,
President OF the Union Pacific Railway, re-
Gently returned from trip to the West. At
Trinidad, Colo, he secured a wagon and
spent four or five days near that place look
ing up the coal lands there. for which Trini-
dad is becoming famous. As a result OF his
visit, thousands of acres OF coal lands were
purchased, presumably in his interest and
that of the Union Pacific Road, which al
ready runs into Trinidad and beyond, and is
receiving an enormous coal traffic at that
point. Su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

LATEST novelties in overcoatings and
suitings. Prices the lowest Tor frst-class
work. EDWARD SCHAUER,
Merchant Tailor, 407 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
No Matter What Price

you think you can pay for a suit,
come to US with the money and
we'll guarantee that you'll get bet
ter value for your money from us
than from any store in town. We
also give you guarantee that if it
isn't what we claim, you can bring
the goods back and get your money,
which you will then be at liberty to
do better with if you can.
An enormous stock to select from,
which comprises every style of gar
ment made and every material, while
the prices run from S. to S25.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

EIDERDowN comfortables, satine and
silk covers; unsurpassed values and assort-
ments from S. 90 to $40 90 each.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

FUR CAPEs-In great variety; all the
fashionable furs in the very newest styles.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

RAILINGS, counters and shelving.
HAUGH & KEENAN,, 3S Water st.
Su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

ALL kinds of cabinet work to order.
HAUGH s. KEENAN,, 80 Water st.
On
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
The Law and Pugilists.

Once more the strong arm of the law has
shown its power in holding back two men
from entering a ring to fight, and once more,
no donbt, the whole affair will end in a
burlesque as far as the law or its enforce
ment is concerned. Godfrey and Smith
were due TO do battle before the Puritan
Club last Tuesday and the law stepped in
and vetoed the proceedings. Still the men
continue in training and the club con-
tinues to assure ticket holders and intend
ing ticket holders that the contest will
surely take place. A condition of
things of this kind has existed in several
instances before and the question is sug-
gested, is there not something strange In
these cases? What:I mean is: That the law
either is or is not; and that being so it can
either stop these contests or it cannot. Fur
ther. ii it can stop one it can stop all. Well
then, ii one out of, say dozen
is stopped, does not that fact
say that there is something "rotten
in the State of Denmsrk?'i And we are
still further prompted to ask: What offended
these faithful minions of the law in the
Smith-Gndfrey affair? A friend of mine
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

the wear. 1t is really astonishing,
the number of people who say:
"The last Shoes l had bought OF
you" There is no disputing the
fact that our
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
Stylish Suitings,

Oyercoat and trouser material, of the
best quality at Anderson's, 700 Smithfeld
street. Cutting and fitting the very best. su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

at the present time prices in this
department are at the very lowest
on account of special sale in Caps.
Hats and Caps are so nearly related
that our hat man says it would
never do to have Caps marked at
such ridiculously low prices and the
Hats not also reduced. So now's
the time to secure what you want
in headgear. Here are few quo
tations from the Cap sale: Thou
sands of Jersey Caps slaughtered at
sc, worth csc. 1oc gives you a
choice of line of Plush, Velour and
Velvet Turbans for boys. Regular
3oc goods. Mems Plush or Velour
Turbans at FAC and SAC. These
have been reduced from 4oc and
63c. Let these stand for samples;
the higher priced goods are equally
reduced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
HATS.

You can always
save money by
b u y in 6 your
hats of US. This
is true all the
Y e ar around,
but er a I
some t / m e S
than others. By
this we mean
that there is
more money to
be saved at GER
tain seasons Ot
the year than
at others. Tust
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16
FURNISHINGS.

If money
s a v c d i s
money made
then we think
we ought to
dub our Fur
nishing de-
partment a
mint, for the
amount y 1
S olid cash
saved O u r
patrons each
year is enor-
nous. This
is on t h e
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

same line Of reasoning that a friend
of ours calls his dog Catawba, be-
cause he whines (wines) so. But
get hold of the fact that you can
save money on all the various arti-
cles which go to make up this large
department. See our new line of
elegant neckwear, just opened. It's
better than we've been selling for
the price, but we are going to mark
it 49c. In Underwear, everything,
in every color, from the lightest to
the heaviest weights. The prices
are
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-02-21
A Stove Used as n Bed.

In the north of Clinl the climate i
quite cold, and there are no stoves OF
freplaces in the wayside inns. In some
of the general rooms are small charcoal
braziers, but the bedrooms, which are
very scantily furnished, contain neither
stove nor bed. In their place is a brick
platform, loag enough for man to
stretch himself at full length upon and
raised foot OF two from the floor with
an opening in the side.
Into this aperture the servant pushes
pan Of burning Goals, and when the
bricks are thoroughly heated the travel
er spreads out upon them the bedding
he has brought with hin aud lies down
to rest on his stove.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-02-21
A Onee.Desnisnd YesetahIe

Some paper, speaking Of the tomato
crop, says that 72, 900, 600 cans "were
put up this year past and refers to the
old times when the tomato was called
the Glove apple" and held about as
fair match for ground cherries" as
food for man or beast. Mr.. B. r. Sui.
grove, the Oldest newspaper man in the
city, says he remembers seeing, when
boy, in 1885 or thereabouts, several
stocks or bushes of Glove apples" grow
ing on the north side of Market street
near Delaware, in the garden of John
Wilkins or "Archie" Lingen feIter.
They were not called "qomatoes" and
nobody thought of eating them NOR,
than 'jimson burs." They were not
commonly grown, even for garden
ornament, and it was half score of
years later before they came into even
occasional table use. But he remem.
bers that some of the doctors of that
day commended them as a healthful
thing TO eat, aud the new name ssto-
mato' became familiar. Fifty years or
more ago this was the fame and food
value of the tomato, now more often
aud generally used, and in more forms
than any other garden prodUct what
ever
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-02-21
1t Took Off Both Legs.

Major Jones, who served with credit
in the late war, is no liar, says the
Lewiston (Nle.) Journal, yet when he
tells story he generally manages to
astonish his hearers just the same. He
IS fond of boasting that he participated
IN numerous battles without receiving
a wound of any description. Remem.
bering this fact his comrades were as.
ton'shed when he remarked the other
evening at Grand Army meeting:
Gentlemen, the battle of Antietam
was the hottest engagement 1 ever saw
My regiment, as some of you are aware
was exposed to a calling fire for more
than two hours without even the moor
satisfaction of firing shot in return
During this trying season, while I was
receiving an order from the Colonel
cannon ball came straight for me. NOW.
ing a swath through the tall grass. I
have reason to remember that shot, gen.
tlemen, for it took off both legs"
"Whatl" cried an astonished listener
as he glanced at the speakers shapely
limbs.
"of my horse" added the impertur.
bable Major. .-PhiIadelpAip Record.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-02-21

Samuel George and NJ. r. Brown of
Cornucopia, Ore, have discovered the
long-sought- for Stanton dggings in the
Eagle range of mountains. In 1865
Stanton brought into Blker CITY several
ounces of placer gold, but refused to
ssssr ~rP1HH u came m
saloon row he killed a man and fed
for his life, taking the secret Of his DIS
covery with him. Many have searched
in vain for the lost digglngs. George
and Brown, however, accident ally Stun
bled in Gayapoo, into one of Stanton's
old prospect holes, and upon investiga-
tion fabulously rich prospects were
found, and a pick, shovel and frying
pan and several ounces of gold, evil
IDENTITY panned from space of fifteen
feet on bedrock. Active work will be
prosecuted on the digglngs in the
spring. Portland Oregoaian.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-02-21
Fashionable Smuggling.

There is great deal more of this
fashionable smuggling than wonld gem
orally be supposed, says a New York
letter to the Chicago HraM While
it is not all confined to very rich peo-
pie, yet tits certain that they do great
deal more than their share of it. The
experience of the officials also bears
out the general impression that it is
almost as natural for a woman to SNUG
gle as it is for her to breathe. 1t is
hard for her to realiz, that bringing
in bonnets and everything else which
can contribute to her wardrobe when.
ever the chance is pres ented to do so
without paying duy is not both her
right and her duty. Consequently the
women inspectors at the Custom House
have great deal more work to do
than their fellows among the men.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-02-21
s. Louis Iron Pyramid.

Here is q descr ption of the wonder
full structure that St. Louis proposes to
build as the Chief attraction in case
that city secures the Worlds Fair:
1t is to be a skeleton pyramid con
structed Of iron ribs or lattice work,
coveriog 10 or II acres at the base,
with floors Of iron lattice work at every
hundred feet, containing gardens
cafes. restaurants, conversation rooms,
etc., the height Of the pyramid to be
anywhere from 500 to 1000 feet, sur
mounted by a statue of liberty, also
woven in iron work, 100 feet high. On
the sloping sidcs of the structure are
pedestrian walks, tramways and other
mode, of ascent. and in the centre nu-
merou, elevators. Innumerable orna-
mental features are suggested in the
way of electric lighting, cascades,
fountains. etc. On the vast floors, Of
which there are TO be 10 or ~, spaces
are reserved for exhibits and for assem-
bly, purposes. Fireworks at a grea
height are to be among the nightly at
fractions.
The structure is to be painted si,ve
white, and will be of immense strength
and quite indestructible, and a perma
nent feature and municipal attraction
and can be seen many miles from tn
city. It's elimination at night witt
electric and colored lights is provide'
for on an immense scale.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-02-21
NO. A..
Mamma.s Good.Nlght

Mamma loosens the baby's frock,
And takes off each little shoe and SOCK;
She softly brushes the golden hair,
And pats the shoulders, dimpled and bare,
She puts on the night-gown, white anu
long,
Humming the while an evening sohg'
DAY time is over;
Playtime is closing;
Even the clover
Is nodding and doing.
Baby's bed shall be soft and white,
Dear little boy, goodnight good-nightF'
Mamma kisses the little pink feet,
And the tiny hands so dimpled and sweet
The rosy cheeks and the forehead white
And the lips that prattle from morn I'LL
night
with last fond kiss for the golden crown
Gently and softly she lays him down,
And in the hush that the twilight brings
She stands by her darlings bed and sings:
"Over the billow
Soft winds are sighing
Round baby's pillow
Bright dreams are flying.
Here comes pretty one sure to alighu
Dear little boy, goodnight good-nightF
-Eudora q. Bumstedd.