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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
The Dome of st. Peters.

If we happen to be at church on
Thursday morning, when the public
is allowed to ascend to the roof and
dome, or, if we have written permits
sion, any day will do, we will make
the ascent. \ long series of very easy
steps takes us to the roof, which is of
great extent, and has on it small
domcs, and also houses in which work
men and other persons employed in
the church have their homes. Above
this roof the great dome rises to the
immense height of 30S feet. Around
the outside OF it we see strong iron
bands that were placed there 100 years
ago. when it was feared that the dome
might be cracked by its own enormous
weight
There is an inner and an outer dome,
and between these winding galleries
and staircases, very hard on the legs,
lead to the top, which is called the
lantern, where we can go out on the
gallery and have fine view of the
country all around. Those who choose
can 90 up some narrow iron steps and
enter the hollow copper ball at the
very top of everything. When we
look at this ball from the ground it
seems about the size of foot bali, but
it is large enough to hold sixteen per-
sons at once. On our way down, be-
fore we reach the roof, we will step
upon an inside gallery and look down
into the church, and as we see the lit
tie mites of people walking about ON
the marble floor so far beneath us we
may begin to Wonderland is, some of
us-if those iron bands around the out
side of the dome are really very strong,
for if they should give way while we
are up therc-but no matter; we will
90 down soon. Catholic Youth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
Srnealsy Boots.

Did you everrealize, beloved breth-
rem, how much depravity there is in a
pair of squeally boots? We went into
q conference the other day and you
were there with those squeaky boots;
and you were very active and untiring
in your efforts to promote its interests,
and you would have been entirely sue
cessful had it not been for those
soueaky boots. First, you went up to
the pulpit with notice, and every
step was emphasized by that squeak.
The eyes of the audience left the
speakers face and sought your feet,
and YOU almost broke the thread of
his discourse by treading on it, as 1t
were. Then you remembered that the
coffee for the supper had not arrived,
and You must needs go and see about
it: the eyes of the whole audience fol-
lowed you as with conscientious, but
Intellectual efforts to step quietly you
left your seat, went the whole length
OF the aisle, and dumped downstairs
to the vcstry in your laudable desire to
see about the coffee. Then when you
came back tho same process was re-
peated.
You had not been in your seat ten
minutes when you noticed that Deacon
Drowser was fast asleep, SO close was
the atmosphere. So what should you
do but open the windows on the north
side, another very laudable task, had
it not been for the squeak in those bro
gans, which was 4 little more I'M
pleasant, to the preacher, at least. than
the closencss would have been. When
the collection was taken you must
needs pass the box, aud the squeak,
squeak, kept time to the clink, clink
Of the coppcrs and silver. 1t is such a
little thing that we ask of you. dear
brother; leave the squeaky boots at
home and wear the old ones. We do
not care if there is patch on the toe
and break ON the instep, or even if
they are run down on the heel. On
the principle of the boys definition of
salt, that it is the thing which makes
meat taste bad if you don't put it on,
so your new boots left at home will
add more than anything to the solem-
nifty of the next conference.-the
change
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
STOPPED HIS TRAIN.
y Well Known Police Officers clev
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" Well Known Police Officers Clever
Scheme to Get OF an Express Train.
Inspector Williams, of the New York
police force, who has dubbed many
men in his time, told me the other day
of an incident that occurred last sum-
mer, in connection with which he ac-
knowledged that he himself should
have been the clubbee. The inspector
has a summer cottage at place called
Cos Cob, on the New Haven road,
where he spends his holidays. He was
going up there one afternoon, and at
New York, by mistake, got aboard the
express instead of the local train that
stops at Cos Cob. The express does
not stop until it reaches Stamford,
which is some distance beyond the in
spector's destination. Williams did
not know tho conductor and could
think of no way to get safely off from
an express train going at the rate OF
forty miles an hour, SO he made use of
his philosophy, large quantity OF
which he always carries with him
when he travels, and he settled down
in his seat intending to take much
needed rest; but the fatcs were against
his getting the bite of sleep that his
system craved. An inquisitiye coun:
tryman, who knew little of railroad
travelling, dropped into the seat beside
him, and asked him questions about
the danger of running of the track,
what he rcckoned the speed was,
whether he had ever seen COW mus
sed up by the engine" Williams gave
the man monosyllabic and fretful an
swers, but Mr. Hayseed kept on talk
ing. Forgot to bring lunch, " he
said, ''never needed snack as bad.
Wisher had a chunk of pie, or even a
ham sandwich. 'Spose no chance to
get it on this trainI"
As the old fellow said this Williams
was gazing out of the window at his
beloved Cos Cob. which the train was
rapidly approaching, and which he
knew they would swoop past in about
minute. Suddenly lie gave a start.
His massive siXty-two ounce brain
bumped against the roof his skull and
an idea was born.
Mister" he said, turning to the
countrymm, Il think you said you
wanted something to eat. l can tell
you how you can get a good square
chicken sandwich. Step right up to
the middle of the car and pull that
clothes line near the roof-yank it
hard couple of times-and the train
boy will bring you the stuff.
The old fellow started for the bell
rope, and Williams stepped out on the
platform. He said the train stopped
with such an cxtcmporancous jerk that
he was fired head first into a pile of
sand about hundred yards from his
own gate.
And how Jared it with the old
MANI" l inquired, land what did the
conductor do!'
Don't know" said the inspector II
am like the old niger who said,
When see mad niger whcttin' he
razar on he shoe | amt gwinc to stay
aro,m' dar to see if he git it sharp
'nough to cut a har '"-J. Annoy
Knox in Philadelphia Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
rs CONSUMPTION Ineurable.

Read the following: Mr.. G: 81.
Morris. Newark, Ark, says: "Was
down with abscess of lungs, and
friends and physicians pronounced
me an Incurable Consumptive. Began
taking DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, am now on my third
bottle, and able to oversee the Work
on my farm 1t is the finest medicine
ever made"
Jessie Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio,
SAYS: Had it not been OF Or. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption ]
would have died of lung troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am nov
in best of health Try sample
bottles free at Budwell, Christian y
Barbee's drug store.
may25-tf.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
A Safe Investment

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results. or in case OF
failure IL return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised Druggist q bottle of DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton. 1t is guaranteed to bring relief
in every case, when used forany affec.
ton of the throat, lungs or chest,
such as consumption, inflammation
of lungs, bronchitis, asthma, whoop-
ing cough, Group, etc, ect. 1t is
pleasant and agreeable to taste. per.
fectly safe, and can always be de-
pended upon Trial bottles free at
Budwell s. Christians drug store
my25 If.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
They We're All Ducks.

The many thefts of poultry and pro-
duce from farmers III the small North
Atlantic seaport towns by the crew Of
the man-of-war Powhatan, some years
ago, had at last caused the officers to
take action toward Furnishing the
offenders. The men were all notified
that dire punishment would be inflicted
upon them if they continued in their
nefarious practice, and for while a
chicken could stroll along. the beach
with the utmost impunity while the YES
sci was in port. This did not last long,
however, and one day while the ship
was anchored in q small seaport some
of the men asked to be allowed to go
ashore. When the officer of the deck
was importuned for permission he re-
piled:
Eyes, you may go, but if l hear of
you robbing hen roost will put you
in double irons for twenty days"
pat" Harvey, an Irishman, who
acted as spokesman, promised that no
hen roosts would be robbed and the
men left the ship.
Early next morning aI irate farmer
came on board and swore that the men
had entered his barn and carried off
several hundred pounds of poultry.
All who went ashore were called up,
and the officer of the deck, who hap
pened to be the same that let the men
off, pouneed upon Harvey.
Didn't you," he cried, promise not
to rob hen house if l let you go
ashore?'
"Sure OF did, sur replied Harvey.
eve didn't take hen, sur; they're all
ducks"
Harvey was right. There were eigh-
teen ducks found when the mess chest
was searched, but there was not Il sim
gle chicken among them.-New York
Herald.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
English Justice.

An English cartman, after good
record of fourteen years, has been sent
to prison for month for stealing two
oranges, worth one penny, from some
goods he was carting for large firm
Of lam makers. The court solemnIy
announced that the gravity of the Of
fense did not lie in the value of the
goods, but in the breach of trust to-
ward an employer.-Philadelphi Led
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
MANS Flattery of Woman.

I would also advise young women
not to depend for happiness on the
batteries of men. 1t is poor compll-
ment to your sex that SO many men
feel obliged in your presence to offer
unmeaning compliments. Men capa-
BILE of elegant and elaborate converse,
sation elsewhere sometimes feel called
upon at the door of the drawing room
to drop their common sense and to
dole out sickening batteries. II: De
Witt Talmage in Ladies Home Jour
mol
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
ouR VERY BEST PEOPLE.

Confirm our statement when we
saw that DIR. Acker's English remedy
is in every way superior to any and
all other preparations for the THROAT
and lungs. In whooping cough ana
Group. It is magic aud relieyes at once.
We offer you a sample bottle tree.
Remember, this remedy is sold on a
positive guarantee by Budwell, Ghris-
and Rarbee. my 25, If.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
THAT TERRIBLE COUCH.

In The morning, hurried or difficult
breathing, raising phlegn, .tightness
IN the chest, quickened pulse, chilli
ness in the evening or sweat at night,
ali or any of these things are the first
srta Of consumption. DR.. Acker's
english Cough Remedy viii cure
fhrsA fearful symptoms. and is sold
1nfer d positive guarantee By Bud
wsii, @ Iris iian ii Barb lee druggists
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
rani,ies Will, Children.

Tie inquiry made by the admins
tration in order to carry out the new
law giving certain advantages to ia
theirs of more than seven children,
has shown that in France at present
there are2 1000 000houscholds in which
there has been no child; 2, 5o60O0in
which there was one: 100000, two
children; 100000, three; about j
100000, four; $4,000, five; 800, 600,
six, and 200, 900 seven. or more. Lyon
Medical. -
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
DO NOT SUFFER ANY LONGER

Knowing that cough can be
checked in day, and the first stages
of consumption broken in week, we
hereby guarantee DR.. Acker's English
Cough Remedy, and will refund the
money to all who buy, take it as per
directions, and do not find our state
ment correct. Budwell, Christian "
Barbee, druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15

The will Of Senator Henry Heaton
was admitted to probate in the Lou
doun County Court on Monday; he
leaves his entire estate, real and per-
sonal, to be divided equally between
his brother, Nathaniel r. Heatonl,
and his sister, Harriet M. Purseli.
The estate was valued at 5000
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15

Mr. Charles Baldwin Dickinson, of
New York. NEPHEW of ex-Postmasterr
General Don Dickinson, and son OF
a Rev. George F. Dickinson, OF
Newark, N. j., and Miss Marie Green.
daughter of Mr.. John Green, OF
1Sunny View Stafford county, were
married Yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15

Whenever William E. Gladstone
catches cold he at once goes to bed.
This has been his rule for fifteen years.
1t is an interesting fact not generally
known that he wrote his election ad.
dress announcing the dissolution OF
parliament in 1S74in bed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
beyond Controversy.

"scaggs, said Leak, sis fool"
s'But Leak, said some one, The says
you're fool"
"Well," said Leak, triulnphantly,
who minds what fool says?D -Phila
delphia Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
rno p;rst symntoms of Death.

Tired feeling, dull headache. pains
in various parts of the body, sinking
at the pitt the stomach loss OF appe-
tite, feverishness. pimples. or sores,
are all positive evidence OF poisoned
blood. No matter how 1T became
poisoned itmnst be purified to avoid
death. Dr.. Acker,e English Blood
elixir has never failed to remove scrof,
,IfoIis Of syphilitie poisons. Sold
ssi,fiar s,osiit I've Oh tanteb by BndweD,
sghristiafi IS BGrbee me ys5:tJ
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15

A silk handkerchief, SO often rec
commended for wipings spectacles or
eyeglasses, is not good for this pur-
pose, as it makes the glasses electrical,
and causes the dust to adhere to them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15

Mr.. John.a5asfett, perhaps the oldest
man in Fauquier county, aged Ninety
six. died at the residence OF his son,
Robert Mof Ell. near rlean, Tuesday
morning :.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15

Mr.. James NJ. Marshall, Of Hume,
Fauquier county has 80 ewes from
which he sold 81 ,760 worth OF lambs
and wool.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-06-15
Geo. S. Sartin, Gen'l Manager

We are prepared to furnish any and
all kinds of fruit, shade and ornamen-
tai trees, plants, vines, etc, in any
quantity. Fine lot of roses and bed
ding plants, and anything in the the
nursery line Write us before buying.
Catalogue sent free. Goood agents
wanted.
Mr.. B. r. Younger, our agent, is
now in the city, and orders can be
left with him at Nuchols, Abbitt y
Browns, 81 Gale Building. Jefferson
street. GEO. S. SARTIN,
ap1l-3m Secretary and Manager.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21

wound is an inch and half long and
bleeds freely, no artery having been
touched. the fight proceeds.
Look out for his tief quart, whis-
pers Vandalia's second to his principal.
1t seems that the Franconia's pet cut is
tief quart, or kind of an underswitch,
with which he has already placed several
opponents hors du combat. 1t is very
risky to try tief quart, as it leaves the
head exposed.
There is a fierce exchange of blows,
and Franconia, his whole face covered
with blood from gaping wound two
inches long across the forehead, staggers
back. Franconia has tried his tief quart
and failed, and he has got a lively re-
minder not to try it again.
Is the cut an abfuhr2" asks Fran
coias second An abfuhr translated is
ga lead off," When the man is led
off" by the doctor to be repaired the duel
is over. The doctor is appealed to. He
decides that the wound is not sufficiently
dangerous to Justify leading off the COM
Blatant, and the next round is called.
There is a grim smile of triumph on
Vandalia's face as he looks at his oppo-
nent, who is almost blinded by the flow
of blood. Vandalia's second whispers
to his principal to keep on looking out
for another attempted tief quart, but his
principal does not pay much attention to
the warning. He feels that he has won
the fight. Both principals are covered
with blood, but Franconia is as defiant
as ever. He gulps down glass of wine,
and his second whispers something in his
ear.
"Auf de Mensur fertig los Y and once
more the keen blades flash Suddenly
there is laundering "halt" from Van
dallas second, as he throws his arm
around the swaying body of his principal
Franconia has got in that much dreaded
tief quart at last, and Vandalia's face is
laid open with diagonal slash that will
require eight or ten stitches.
. Vandalia has lost the fight and the
doctor is busy ligaturing arteries and
sewing up Wounds somewhat CHASTITY
sight; but which has no effectin dampen-
ing the martial ardor Of the next two
candidates, who are preparing for sim
liar ordeal.
Not all schlaeger duels are as bloody
as this one, while some are even worse.
On the other hand, some are entirely
] bloodless.
Ge nraes si year e e Ct this wild life, the
settles down to hard work, passes his ex.
amlnat1on, and becomes a o,,iet st.;d
Philister. The intoxication Of Youth.
which at our universities takes the form
of football, cane rushes, boat rowing or
| boxing matches, is over.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21

Newfoundland, that fog-bound
island in the Atlantic where Goldfish
forms the staple diet of the inhabitants,
is making terrible threats against Eng
land, and announces that it will quit
the empire unless its colonial rights
are trampled on less frequently. Inas-
much as Newfoundland refused to be-
come o part of Canada when the pro-
vinces forming the latter were federated
into dominion, it has for more than
twenty years played at self-govern-
ment with more or less conspicu GUS
wants Of success. The time seems to
be ripe, believes the New Orleans Times.
Democrat, for Newfoundland to cast
its lot with some progressive country
say the United States-in order that
the natural resources of the country.
which are still undeveloped, may be-
some of some use to mankind.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21
The Milk Industry.

The American silk industry is fast
looming up as an important factor in our
national prosperity. 1t is to be hoped
that the day is not far distant when the
American mulberry will cooperate in
furnishing raw material with the loom
that shall weave the finest American
silks. White mulberry trees are grown
in all parts of Italy. For long period
the Italian silk factories with their dex-
ferrous female operatives supplied the
wants of Europe until the French became
formidable rivals. At present there are
in France about 100, 900 acres which are
planted with mulberry trees. The 81 k
industry made Lyons the second city in
the country. Shortly before the revolu-
ton it contained so, 900 operatives, work.
ing at $4,000 looms. Although at the
end of the revolution period the city
counted only 1000 looms, their number
rose so rapidly that in 1878 there were
100000 in full activity, and the goods
exported represented $s5, 900, 900. The
marvellous growth, however, of silk man.
ufacture in other parts of Europe during
recent years has been very prejudicial to
the trade of Lyons, the competition of
Germany and England being very severe.
Germany possesses now more than 800
factories, some of which employ as manv
as 5000 looms. The annual value Of the
silk produced amounts to at least S4e
600, 600. In the Rhine province Crefeld
stands at the head, with 14O factories.
The silk manufactured on the continent is
said to represent $3.50, 900, 900. Il Courier
Journal.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21
Patient Little Algerian Wives.

Tho general rule that the wife shall
wait upon her husband seems prevalent
in Algiers. AT the station we saw
beautiful young wife,. of whose pretty
features | caught brief glimpse, as she
was arranging her head drapery. She
had come to see her husband off by the
train, and not only carried his hand-lug.
gage to the station for him, but stood in
line at the ticket Office, while he lounged
about and smoked with his friends.
After weary wait she carried his pack
ages again to the train, put them in the
car for him, and then took his proffered
hand, and bending low over it kissed il
reverently. And this was delicate
looking girl. about twenty years of age,
dressed in garments Of the finest texture.
her neck, arms and ankles covered with
jewels, while her lord and master was a
stalwart young man not more than thirty
years old. Poor sisters of Bildah -
Utica Observer.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21

The newest ship canal project comes
from Herr Krupp, the famous gun
manufacturer, who proposes to connect
the Danube with the Adriatic Sea.
This, according to the Chicago Post,
would largely reduce the strategic
value of the Dardanelles by enabling
Austrian and German war ships to
enter the Black Sea through the Danube
and would be of immense commercial
advantage to Austria
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21

DRESS REFoRMER. with wart on her
chin, she is still more unique. If her
build be of the cheese variety she is
certainly a picture of sans corsets.
skirts, and all those dainty little femi-
nine nothings that go to make woman
ly woman. She reads pamphlets on
dress reform and attends lectures,
even though home interests suffer. If
your clothes fit she says you are cor
seted, II you are natty while she is I'M
attractive and plain you are living be-
yond ybur income. She criticises and
finds fault with every one, and yet
never does clever thing herself, I'M
less it y to live without work and with
ont .staHs.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21
Origin Of Picnicking.

The custom of picnicking is. said To-
date from 1902, and is, therefore, an in
stitution of the nineteenth century, but
the origin of the narne is known to very
few. It was the early custom for all
those who attended an outdoor entertain.
ment to supply the eatables and drink
ables. A list Of necessary articles was
passed round and each person picked out
the article that he or she was willing to
supply, and the name was nicked q
licked off the list. The open-air enter
talnment thus became known as a ''pick-
and-nick,"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21

The water lily is said to be largely
used in some parts Of India as food
stuff. The fruit Of one species that
grows plentfully in the lakes of Cash
mere is rich in starch, and has much The
flavor Of chestnut If the nuts are
dried, they will keep for long time and.
when ground, may be made into cakes 81
porridge, or they may be soaked for soma
hours and boiled The seeds Of the lot,,s
are also much used for dietary purposes
IN India New York Telegram, @
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-08-21
fUKA,


Inc Special Panama Canal Commits
sion has prepared report which es-
Inmates that, if the canal is completed
and if il is maintained twelve years,
the annual net receipts will then be
e1S. 400 900.