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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
ARE WOMEN MERcENARy?
Two Diverse Opinions ON tho Question OF
Feminine Acqulsltivencss.

Two Diverse Opinions ON tho Question OF
Feminine Acqulsitivcncss.
Two women were discussing q very
delicate subject: Is woman as n sex
mercenary and calculating2
~ think am very we'll acquainted
with my SEX" said ono, "and I am
forced to acknowledge to myself that
women arc apt to be on the continual
watch for what may be gained from
friends. They make themselves par
ticularly agreeable TO people of in
flucnco and ignore those that are of
small consequence. The more innocent
young girls smilc most brightly on the
young man who sends flowers and
candy, and the fast ones play u regular
game to get gifts of more substantial
sort. Men arc so foolish, too. They
fancy women sincere and honest, md
consider it privilege when they arc
allowed to make present of vuluo to
beauty that has flattcrcd their
vanity. Alas! l mourn that my sex
is so hypocritical and grasping. l
sidcred an insult for men to give
presents to young ladies. Now, how
ever, woman has changed oil that,
and, after man has known girl q
week, he asks her to accept dia-
mond bracelet or soma other expensive
trinlSct. 1t is really too bad"
The other lady laughed heartily at
what she called her friends pessimistic
misconception. Nonsense" she cried.
'I'm astonished at you Where have
you been living of lateP Among the
wild Dohemians who have to exist on
their wits, I'll warrant. Now my
dear friend, insist that you are all
wrong in your conclusions, and claim
that, except for a little community Of
women found in every large capital,
the general modcsty and pride of the
feminine sex arc Us pronounced as they
wcre when we werc Cood deal younger
than we are now. You know we'll
enough that you would not allow ono
of your daughters to accept gift from
man and you know that they would
never dream of rnancuvcring for one
Now, are you SO cOnceited as to think
you are different from other mothers,
or your daughters superior to all other
girls? Why, the world is crowded with
just such people, and in them is tho
great spirit that keeps the race alive
The only way that your conclusion is
to be arrived at is by combining your
studies to narrow coteric of ill-bred
high-strung and badly regulated women
that makes itself conspicuous in the
'unwholcsome ncighborhood of city
like New York. Those women mako a
noise, and are vulgar, and it is their
habit to get all they can out of people
they meet But you ought to know
that they are n woefully small part of
the world and cannot affect That fine
feminine character that objects to COM
mon contact, and whose chief feature
is the quality of pride Fiel Believe
in your sex, my dear. Woman is not
mercenary or calculating"
The last speaker was SO vehement
and convincing that the other smiled
over her tcacup and said: "Well, dear,
perhaps l was mistaken. I'm sure I
hope So" And everyone else must
hope so toO.-N. Y. Sun
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
THE iNSTALLMENT PLAN.
A System Which Is Demoralizing in It's
Effects.

System Which Is Demoralizing In It's
Effects.
The demoralizing and impoverishing
tendencies of lotteries have become SO
plainly evident that to arrest the evil
the law has intcrfcrcd and suppressed
the cause. But there is another curse
almost Us debasing, as hope and home
destroying, as were lotteries. which is
left to go unmolestcd. It is the "In
stallment Plan"
A young couple are about TO set up
housekeeping The man is earning
account. The woman also has worked
and laid by little sum. Thus fortified
the future promises them bright things.
Their plan is to take few rooms, fur
nish them modestly, and by industry
and thrift gradually to pave the way to
larger possessions.
They start out together to buy their
plcnishing, fully determined, as they
suppose, upon the limits of their pur-
chases. But, alasi unluckily for them,
they como across and enter one of those
traps of destruction called "Installrnent
Furnishing Houses" Their own desire
for beauty and brightness begins to
encroach upon their predetermined
plan of economy; the gildcd bait OF
easy terms proves too tempting to be re-
sisted; it seems to be unreasonable to
defer tho enjoyment which can just as
well be taken now, for they are assured
that in the end it will be no more ex-
pensive to buy after this manner than
to follow their original design they
hesitate. they yield and spend three or
four times more than their combined
savings.
For awhile all goes well, and they
are very happy. 1t is quite easy to
meet the required monthly payments,
and they congratulate themselves upon
their wise decision, and with growing
rcclilcssncss keep adding to their be-
longings. The impetus gained by n
good start carries them safely for quite
n distance OH their dangerous route.
But by and by they become conscious
that things are not running quito so
easily. The friction, almost inpercep-
tible at first, grows more and more APP
parent, and presently becomes heavy
drag. Time brings new demands upon
their resources. and their cares arc
multiplied. 1t is weary pulling now
and they become discouraged. But
through all the cxncting installncnt
demand must be punctunlly met
Tho case becomes distressing. The
husband bcgs for nm increase of salary
only to be refused. He tries to borrow,
but he has been living beyond his
means, and his friends know it and
do not care to trust him.
AT last there comes q day when a van
stands at tho door, and the furniture so
dearly and so nearly paid for is car
ricd OFF for the want Of few dollars.
All their savings and earnings arc lost
to them forever, and there is no resti-
tuition. - Henrietta T. Page, in the
Chautauquan.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
WINSTON.
Suit Against the Roanoke and South
ern for 100000

A Suit Against the Roanoke and South
ern for $4,000.
WINSTON, June 24.-TSpeciall-Col.
Julian S. Carr. president OF the big
blackwell smoking tobacco works at
Durham, Was in Winston yesterday. He
would not talk about the recent pend
ing sale of that concern to the American
Trust Company. However, it is under
stood that the statemens autographed
TIE TINES few days ago to the effect
chat the sale was off is true.
Buncombc county, this State, will
celebrate her centennial birthday on
April 16, 1892. A committee has al
ready been appointed TO mako the event
q grand success.
1t is learned here that Mr.. S. r. Rag
land, who has been employed on the
Roanoke and Southern road, will enter
suit against said company for damages
sustained by the loss of his hand. The
suit, he says, will be for $40, 600.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
summer Excursion TIckcts

To all northern and eastern seaside,
lakeside, ard mountain resorts, as we'll
as to Deer Park and Oakland, the Vir-
ginia Springs, Niagara Falls, Luray
Caverns, Gettysburg, and to all points,
in fact, where people gather in search
of health and pleasure, are now on sale
at all tho Baltimore and Ohio railroad
ticket offices at greatly reduced rates.
These tickets will bo sold from Juno LIST
to September 3Oth, and are valid for re-
turn passage until October 3lst. Before
selecting your route or resort consult Il.
" .. summer excursion book in which
shortest routes and lowest rates via
picturesque b. IL O." to all resorts are
given from points on that road east of
the Ohio river; profusely and artistic.
ally illustrated. This book can be pro-
cured free of charge upon personal APP
plication to ticket agents, Is e o. r. r.
Co.. or yoa can have it mailed to you by
sending name and address and Z cents
in stamps, to Chas. D. Scull, Gen'l Pas.
senger Agent, baltimore Md. je24-2t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
Snecilncn Cases.

S. II. Clifford, New Casscll, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheu
matisn, his stomach was disordered, his
liver was affected to an alarming degree,
appetite fell away, and he was terribly
reduced in flesh and strength. Three
bottles of Electric Bittcrs cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H.,
had running sore on his leg of
eight years standing. Used three bot
ties Of Electric Bittcrs and seven boxes
of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg
is sound and we'll. John Speaker Ca
tawba, o., had five largo fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurablc.
One bottle of Electric Bitters and one
box Bucklcn's Arnica Salve cured him
entirely. Sold by Budwell, Christian &
Barbee's drug store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
Fun Ia Africa.

For hundred years past, at least,
one hundred tribes in Africa have been
Mt war with each other, and there is no
prospect of peace yet A battle can be
had any day in the week by going out
and uttcring i whoop, Sand all prisoners
arc promptly and satisfactorily roasted
ct the stake.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25

The Shelf Hardware Company is
actively pushing toward an early crcc-
ton of its plant in Roanoke. AS an
earnest of this TIE TIMES is authorized
to receive applications for employment
from brass molders, bench molders.
polishers; buffers, machinists and lock
filters. These applications should give
references and state previous expert
cnce. In some branches of the industry
raw employees may become experts in
few weeks or months, and earn large
wages as piece workmen. Address all
applications to Hardware" care THE
ROANOKE TINES
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
ROANOKE THE MAGIC CITY.
The Story Of Its Growth Boiled
Down.

What Roanoke Has Done and What She
Is Still MISUNDERSTANDING tho
Close Money Market SIC, 900, 900 in I'M
provcments Already in sight---The
Population, Industries aud Advnnt-
ages of the Wonder of the Valley.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
NcceSsariiy.

Marriage is failure when the man
handles all the assets, and the woman
oil the liabilities.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25

In order that the public may nave full
00pPortunlty TO Judge of the merits of The
Inc I1meS as q newspaper, 1t will be sent
iree 10 any address not already on our
books for ono weak
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
THE ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT COM
PANY.

One of the valuable industries secured
by tho Roanoke Development Company
Is the Norwich Lock Manufac turinT
Company, manufacturers of all Shelf
Hardware. for Builders purposes. Their
goods are known throughout the entire
country to be f1rst-class. 1t is therefore
important that all industrial concerns
using this class of goods should know
that they can locate in Roanoke to great
advantage. This is particularly appli-
cable to Door, Sash and Blind Manu-
facturers, as we'll as to many others.
For particulars address
ARLINGTON GlLPlN,
General Manager Roanoke Develop
ment Company, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

Tho best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tettcr, chappcd hands, chilbains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1T Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price IS cents
per box. For sale by Budwell, Christian
q Barbee1 tu,th,sat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25
THE GREATEST OFFER EVER
MADEi

MADEi
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FOR ONE YEAR
WAvERLY NOVELS COMPLETE
FOR $500.
WE WANT 1000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25

DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES.
Some OF the most important companies
ornanizcd for the development of Roam
oke and this section are:
Roanoke Development Co.. 81 100, 900
Virginia Development Co... 5000, 600
Buena Vista Land Co. 800, 600
Ai2 Land Companies, ....... 1000, 900
This list is in no sense complete
'one. 1t IL given to show tho diversity
:of industries in Roanoke. Scores Of
enterprises, employing capital of from
IS, 900 to $4,000, are omitted for lack of
space. Numerous enterprises, with
hundreds OF employees and capital reck-
oned by the hundred thousand, are
negotiating for foothold in this South
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-25

TWENTY-FIVE NOVELS FOR THE
FORMER PRICE OF ONE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
LOCKED IN A FREIGHT CAR.

Intense Suffering of an Involuntary Pas
 senger from Saginaw, Mich., to Buffalo.
 NIAGARA FALLS, Sep. 8.-When the morning freight train from the West ar rived here over the Grand Trunk Rail- road one of the railroad men heard the cries of 8 man coming from a box car loaded with lumber. The car seals were broken and the man taken out. He gave his name as Sampson and his home as Boston, Mass.
 He said he had been in the car three days. He got in at Saginaw, Mich, where he was employed as baker until three days ago, when, feeling tired, he climbed into the car, laid down and fell asleep. When he awoke the car was at tached to a train and he found it impossi- ble to get out, though he made several attempts to attract attention. He suf- fered intensely from hunger and thirst and was in an exhausted condition when released
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
MONTT IS PRESIDENT
Chili's New Ruler Recognized
 By the United States.
NEWS FROM MINISTER EGAN.
He is in Cordial Communication with the
 New Government.

The PensAcOla Ordered to Hone1ula-
 Germany Made Q Mistake in Arresting
 the PhiladeIphian -- Mexico's Famous
 Military Band Allowed to Enter the
 United States.
 WASHINGTON, Sep. 8.-The State De- partment telegraphed to Minister Egan on the 4th inst. that if a government ac- ceptable to the people had been formed by therCongressienal party that he should recognize it and open communication with it's head.
 The department is just in receipt of . telegram from MT. Egan stating that a provisional government had been form ed on the 4th fast. with Jorge Montt as president and was universally accepted by the people, and that he (Egan) was in very cordial communication with it.
 WASHINGTON, Sep. 6--Senor Lazcano, the Chilian Minister, has officially in formed the State Department that he will be absent from Washington for some time, and In his abence he has desig- mated Senor Jorge A. Buranga, secretary of the Legation, as Charge d'Affaires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
.SAVAGES ON BOARD
Over 300 Gilbert Islanders 0E
 an American Brig.
SECURELY LOCKED IN THE HOLD
Taken from Their Homes to Work ol
 Plantations as Slaves.

Federal Officials to Make an Examination
 TO-day--Determined to Find Out the
 Facts About the Cargo of Human
 Freight--Fears Expressed that the Cap
 tain Will Slip Away.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sep. S.-In Drake's Bay, ten miles from this city, lies the American brig Tahiti with 300 Gilbert Islanders securely locked in the hold.
 The vessel put into that obscure port, the Captain says, because he wanted to repair damages by storm and he didn" want to be bothered by the curiosity seekers who would have swarmed over his boat in this harbor.
 The destination of the Tahiti and hel cargo of savages is San Benito, Mexico where these poor beings are being taken ostensibly under contract to work on cof- fee plantations.
 To those familiar with the history of the abuses that have been practiced on unfortunate Islanders who have been conveyed from their homes in the past to work in other countries it will seem at least singular that so many of them are crowded on board an American brig ly- ing in American waters.
 It may be that the human cargo of the Tahiti will meet with better treat ment in Mexico than their unfortunate countrymen have experienced elsewhere and that the Tahiti is engaged in legiti- mate traffic, but it is at least singular that the brig, when compelled to put into port from stress of weather, should have made for the isolated cove known as Drake's Bay, when the port of San Francisco was so near.
 Federal officials were seen and Collec- tor Phelps said he would send tug to the brig this afternoon and ascertain just what was her cargo of living freight. To- day the captains were changed, and fears are expressed that the brig may give the customs officers the slip.
 Those familiar with the traffic say that these 300 Islanders are virtual slaves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
The Slate as Agreed Upon for the Koch
 ester Convention.


 ROCHESTER, N. Y., Sep. 8. 6.-EverythiRg is in readiness for the opening of the Republican State Convention tomorrow, and delegates are already beginning to arrive
 The Western Union has run 16 wires into convention hall for special service, and the Postal Telegraph have run as many more into the hall.
 The slate agreed upon is said to be as follows:
 For Governor, J. Sloat Fassett; Lieut. Governor, Philip Becker of Buffalo; Sec retary of State, John w. Vrooman; Attorney General, Wm. A. Sutherland; Comptroller, Senator Ernstine.
 Should Becker refuse the nomination for Lieut.. Governor it will be offered to Wadsworth, and in the event of his re- fusal to MeAlpin.
 The platform it is stated will contain a hard money clause, favor reciprocity, endorse the administration, and there will be no high license.
 Elaborate arrangements are being made for the celebration Wednesday night. There will be big parade, and the Republican clubs of the city will march through Powers Hotel Hall. There will be a magnificent fireworks demonstration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
Fifty-five Head of Yearlings Sold.

NEW YORK, Sep. 9.-A number of yearLngs were sold at Tattersall's last night. Many prominent horsemen were present. Fifty-five head were disposed of--26 colts and 29 Allies. They formed the Chesterbrook stud, belonging to A. J. Cassatt; the Fox Hill stud, the property of Major Rudolph Ellis, and the Faustiana stud, formerly owned by the late James B. Prather. The following are results of the sale: Cassatts yearlings, $7, 935- colts, $4, 225; Allies, $3, 700. The Fox Hill stud, $4, 1O0-colts, $3,025; Allies, S1, 075. Faustiana stud, $1O, 125-colts, S5. 625; Allies, $4, 300.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
GRAVES RELEASED.
Germany Made a Mistake in Arresting
 the PhiIadelphian.

Germany Made a Mistake in Arresting
 the PhiIadelphian.
 WASHINGTON, Sep. 6.-Carleton Graves, the American who was on Saturday last arrested at Mayence, Germany, on the charge of being spy, has been liberated, the Government having nothing on which to hold him.
 When arrested Graves represented himself as being photographer, and his residence as Philadelphia. His luggage was seized by the German authorities and searched for evidence of his guilt, but to no purpose.
 Graves, it has been discovered, is the son of Robert Graves of Barnesvil1e Bel mont, O., and a nephew of Joseph Graves, prominent man of Philadelphia.
 He has been in the employ of the Penn sylvania Railroad for some years, and is one of its most trusted employees. He was travelling on his vacation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
Attempted to pefraud tho Government

BALTIMORE, Sep. 8.-Charle E. Cartice, Mamie Cole, alias Williams, George Phil pot, Dr. George G, Brewer, Rev. Noah Jackson and Mrs. K. Miller have been held in $1, 800 bail each on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States Government. It Is alleged that Mamie Cole, a mulatto, aged %, was married to 73-year-old colored pensioner named John J. L. Cole, while the latter was lying unconscious upon his death bed, and that the other prisoners conspired with her to obtain the continuance of Coles pension after his decease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
Put sleeping Powders In His Lemonade.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Sep. 9.-Two pris- oners at the Industrial School, named John Tobin and Frank Willis, placed some sleeping powders in glass of lemonade and gave it to Albion Clough, watch man, yesterday. When the latter was stupid from the effects of the powders the two prisoners beat him with base ball bat and a brass nozzle. The noise was heard by another prisoner, who gave the alarm, preventing any further injury to Clough and the escape of the assail- ants. The prisoners will have hearing in the police court to-day Clough is in a critical condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
TO PREVENT FROST.

Another Use Suggested for Col. Dyren-
 farth's Rain Machines.
 WASHINGTON, Sep. 6.-As an outgrowth of Senator Barwell's scheme for artificial rain production, artificial frost proven ton is now suggested by L. c. Kniffen of Chicago He has written letter to Sec retary Rusk on the subject. His theory is that clouds or artificial mists prevent the radiation of heat from the earth. He suggests that the machinery and ma terials used by Colonel Dyrenfurth in causing rain be tested as a means for bringing the clouds closer to the earth and Of creating a sort of fog which will be a prevention against the ravages of froSk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
Valentine Bros.
 121 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Imported Wall Papers.

We have recently purchased at very low figure, the retail stock of the New York Wall Paper Co, New York city, which includes many choice designs in paper hangings of foreign manufacture and which we will sell at less than one half the regular prices. We would call your attention to a line of Japanese papers which for elegance of design and richness in effect, stand unequaled. There ar" some patterns of French and English pro duction. and a large line of high grade cartridge papers with hand made borders to m tch, that makes our already large stock of these goods complete in every de- tail All kinds of painting and interior decorating executed in an efficient and workmanlike manner.
 l.. F. H A A $ E ;,
 I49 BANK STREET. WATERBURY.
 P. S.-The balance of our artists goods are being sold out less than cost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-09-08
ACCUSES JEFF DAVIS.
ten. Harris Book on Lincoln's Assassin
 ation Will Create a Sensation.

Gen. Harris' Book on Lincoln's AssasslA-
 ation Will Create a Sensation.
 PARKERsBURa, w. Va., Sep. 8.-Gen. T. M. Harris, of Ritchie County, a mem- ber of the court martial which investi- gated the death of Lincoln and condemn ed Mrs Surratt, has just finished his tory of the assassination of President Lincoln The history was compiled from the stenographer's notes, which are in Gen. Harris possession. In the book Gen. Harris boldly asserts that Jefferson Davis and certain members of his cabi- net were interested in and encouraged the assassination of Lincoln. He forti- fies the statement with a large amount of documentary evidence. His book will create a sensation.