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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
ANlLlNE IN MEDICINE.
Wounds and Sores Completely Sterili.ed
with the Drug.

Wounds and Sores Completely SteriIi.ed
with the Drug.
1t is wcll-known fact in biology
that bacteria and bacilli absorb aniline
and are killed by it. Two German OBJ
scrvers-Stilling and Wortmann-havc
recently considered the possibility of
utilizing this property in medical treat
ment (Eiumboldt). The diffusibility
and harmlcssness of violet anilinc dyes
Called, for brevity, "methyl violct'O
without arsenic, in small doses, were
first demonstrated on rabbits and
guinea pigs. Then certain eye dis
orders were produced in those animals,
and treated with aniline solution, the re-
suits being excellent. The authors pro-
cecdcd to operate on the human subject.
skin ulcer on a scrofulous child, which
had been treated for month with the
ordinary antiseptic agents without sue
cess, was gradually healed by daily
dropping little aniline solution on the
sore; and similar good results were had
with bad cases OF eye disease. 1t soon
appeared that many surgical cases were
open to successful treatment in this
way; and that, in general, wounds and
sores developing suppuration could be
stcrilizcd with aniline. 1t is also thought
that cases of internal inflammation, as
in plcuritis and peritonitis, may prove
to be not beyond the reach of this order
OF treatment.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16

w ~ ) IL v e
inches in diameter are cut, one from
each kind of material, and from the
snesia two pockets. These pockets are
six inches in depth and four inches
! across the top when drawn up. From
Y gray flannel cut two leaves and worl,
them around the edge in buttonhole
stitch with red silk. Through the han
ole OF Il pair of medium-sizcd scissors tie
one end of yard of narrow ribbon that
matches i'll color the outside of the bag.
Arrange the pockets, nccdlc-bool1 and
scissors, as shown, OH the lining, and
sew strongly to it. Place the lining on
tho outside of tho bag and bind the
edges together with n strip of the sile-
Sin; stitch n casing around, about two
inches from the outside; in it run 4
strong cord by which to draw the bag
shut.
The necdle-book should be filled with
supply of darning needles of various
sizes, for both wool and cotton; the
pockets filled with dnrning cotton, and
in one darning egg. The stockings
lind room in the center of the bag, and
thus "my ladie" has Mt hand all the ma
tcrials and implements she needs for
her work. One advantage of the cir
cular bag is that it can be opened fatty
on the lap and catch all the little clip
pings.
One of the stitches that saves in stock
ing mcnding is the running of all thin
places before they break into holes.
Children's stockings can be made to last
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
Screen for tho sick-Room.

sick-room screen should be made
very light, so it can be moved easily.
clothcs-horse will answer for the
frame. Buy couple Of tubes of dark
est green, thin with linsced oil and q
little turpentine, and with Il fiat bristlc
brush paint the light wood frame
Dark green silesia tackled on one side
side firmly to the wooden frame will
shut out light. If 1t is child who is
sick, bright picture pinned on the
screen and replaced occasionally by
another, will serve to make the weary
hours pass more quickly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
THE MATCH PUZZLE.
1t Has Bothered the Ingenuity of Many an
Architect,


Split slightly the end of one match,
says the Boston Globe, then cut slant
ingly the end of second one, which is
to be inserted in the divided end of the
first, forming an acute angle. Place
them on the table, the summit of the
angle at the top, leaning against third
match, as represented below.
These arc all the preparations needed
Give fourth match to any one pres
ent, asking him to lift, by the aid of the
first three matches which form the an
gle. This is the problem which is to be
solved, and the figure held by the hand
in the illustration shows the solution
of it.
1t is only necessary to press the fourth
match lightly against the first two in
order to allow the third to fall on the
one you hold, also to lower the hand so
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
Delmon,co Potatoes.

Chop either raw or cold boiled pota-
toes fine, place n layer in pudding
dish, season with salt and bits of but
ter, sift over n little flour, then more po-
tatocs, seasoning, etc. When the dish
is full, pour milk over, set it in the oven
and bake TO nice brown. 1t is well to
cover for awhile so as to steam the po-
tatocs at first, then remove and finish.
If raw potatoes are cooked thus, allow
forty-tivc minutes for the baking; those
already cooked will not need baking
more than thirty minutes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16

small amount ut
almost any fancy
goods store, us
f o ii Ow s: One
celluloid or ivory
ring, about two
inches in diane
ter; one plait or
braid of assorted
t h I c n d, one
G l O Y e. I;ientlel..
one pair small
embroidery scis-
sors, three yards
of number one
ribbon, one half
yard of number
t w Give ribbon,
the same color;
and a paper of
glovc-n c c dies
On the celluloid
rim q. G l. hor
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
You are in "a had FIX.

But we will cure you if you will pay
US. Nervous and Debilitated, suffering
from Nervous Debility, Seminal Weak
ness, and all the effects of early evil
habits, or later indiscretions, which
lead to T.. emature Decay, Consumption
or insanity, should send for and read
tho BOOK of Live" giving particulars
OF home clro. Sent (sealed) by ad-
dressing DR. Parker's Medical and Sur.
gical Institute, ISL North Spruce street
Nashville, Tenn. They guarantee
cure or no pay.-The Sunday Morning
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16

BRAID, or TIC With loop knot, about
twelve strands of the assorted thread,
Then tie the scissors to the ring by one
yard and a half of the narrow ribbon,
and with the remainder fasten the
glovc-mender in the same manner.
Next tie the wide ribbon on the ring in
n neat bow, in one end of which weave
about four OF the needles, and the
mender is complete.
y Not only is it useful for mending
gloves, but for sewing on buttons, and
it saves many hunt for the proper
shade with which to take the provcrbial
'stitch in time. "-Youth's Companion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16

that this third one may drop into the
hollow of the angle formed by the first
two. Then lift the match that you hold
in your hand. on which rests the com
bination of the three matches
Like all puzzles, this is very simple to
those who know it, but l have seen
many an eminent architects patience
tried severely while doing it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
Whose Husband Is to Islame .

There was n war of words in East
Roanoke Thursday morning. Two
women became involved in dispute as
to whose husband made the other
drunk. 1t was finally learned that both
gentlemen got drunk at different places
and went home at different times. They
frequently associate, however, ard IL is
is why the suspicious ladies are contin.
ually at war with each other.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16

If you wish to buy anything in the
musical instrument line you can do no
better anywhere in the country than
by patronizing the we'll known, and re-
liable firm of The Hobbie Music Co., 1877
Salem avenue, Roanoke, Va Largest
dealers, lowest prices, easiest paw.
ments. Pianos for rent also. Cali or
write
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
Bucklen,s Arnica saliva.

The best salvc in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tcttcr, chappei 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
% Baroee tn, tn, Sat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16

ill u S t ra ton
shows it closed,
ind the second
open to S h ow
the inside mr.
"a n G c IN c n t.
This b n 6 is
made of dark
red Saline lined
with a soft gray
sile STA. Two
circular pieces
I, W an 4 Evo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA NOTES.

The following is the output of all
the colleries in the Flat Top coal field
leased by the Flat Top Land Company
for every year since 1883, when the first
coal was mined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
DESIRABLE PROPERTY.
Some Of the Advantages of the Ex-
change Addition Beautiful Views
and Fine Residences Elec-
trio Street Car Line to Run
by the Property Lots
Selling Rapidly.

beautiful location"
"IIigh rolling ground "
"Within easy reach of the business
part of the town."
Excellent neighborhood, no unfavor-
able surroundings.
"Thcse, among othor things" said a
prominent dealer in real estate, have
caused the lots of the Exchange Addi-
zion to sell SO rapidly and make them
continually in demand"
The property known as the Exchange
Addition is situated in the southwest
portion of the city. All of its land is
within radius of one mile from the
Union depot.
From its sloping surface magnificent
views of the surrounding country are
obtained and n large number OF resi-
1ences, many Of them beautiful and
costly structures, are being erected on
the property.
Just across the river lie the lands of
the Crystal Spring Company, on which
numerous impro Sements are being made.
Two iron bridges are to span the Roa-
nokc river connecting the Crystal Spring
lands with those of tho city.
Numerous industries are to be locat ted
across the river, and an iron bridge is
also to be built from the lands of the
Exchange Addition across the river to
the property of the Roanoke Power
Company.
To the south of the Exchange Addi-
ton the Prcsbytcrians have secured a
site for the erection of Il fine female
seminary.
An electric street car line will run by
the property, giving comfortable and
quick means of transportation to any
part Of the city.
Cheap houses cannot be erected on
this properly. there being restriction
on every sale that no houses shall be
erected costing less than $1,000.
The lots are now being sold at $3.50
each. and are being disposed of very
rapidly. Gray e Boswell are sole agents
for the property and will be glad to
have parties interested inspect it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
Stone wnrLr.

Didier and Lyman will do any kind of
stone work at short notice. Office Didier
building, Campbell street. mays-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16

Now is your chance to get good lot
in Crystal Spring. Special inducement
to parties wanting to build.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
FOR MENDlNG GLOVES.

Materials Required for Very Pretty and
Useful Article.
The materials required for this useful
and pretty article can be ohtnined for a
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
BARGAINS I'M WALL PAGER

The largest and best selected stock Of
Wall Papers in Philadelphia, which we
sell TO the consumer ut wholesale price.
Samples sent to all parts OF tho United
States free! Send for samples and com
pare our goods and prices with others
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-16
PRETTY DARNINo BAG.

a Convenient Article That Should Have a
Place In Every Household.
y. a particularly convenient burning bag
Is illustrated In this article. The first
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
MADE USE OF HIS DOG.
A Woolly Poodle Made to Serve as a Snow
P1ow By Lazy Man.

A Woolly Poodle Made to Serve as q Snow
Plow By Lazy Man.
New York Times.l
A frisky little dog that lives in a COM
Portable home in Ninety-f:th street, west of
Ninth avenue. has a master with a resource
tul mind. The fact that the aforesaid mas
ter, when not too busy arranging invest
mepts for his surplus cash, does little
newspaper work, perhaps accounts for the
resourceful mind Late last Friday fore
noon this gentleman opened the front door
of his residence prepared for his customary
saunter to the elevated station. A snow
drift from two to three feet deep com mpletely
covered his doorstep. His wife at his elbow
suggested that he go down stairs and get the
snow shovel, but he treated the suggestion
as playful Jest.
After contemplating the snow bank few
seconds, he whistled for his dog. An ami
mated bundle of hair came tumbling into
the hallway. "Oolahp' spoke the master,
"do you want to go for walk?" With q
quick bark of delight the little dog plunged
out of the door and rolled down the steps to
the sidewalk. Then, after good deal of
kicking and rolling about, the animal re-
gained his feet, and, obeying his masters
call, scrambled up the steps and back into
the house. Again he was sent out and
called back with the same snow-scattering
result, and, as he seemed to enjoy it, the act
was repeated for even third time.
Thus was an open path down the steps
made for the man with the resourceiul
mind. Oolah's "wslk" was postponed until
a pleasanter day.
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brothers lost their lives in such an attempt.

! brothers lost their lives in such an attempt"
While she was still speaking, the white
fawn bounded through the forest, paused a
moment before the cottage door, and then
hastened on its way. The Prince, without
needing the old woman's warning cry,
sprang out into the path and after the
fswn. Now it ran up steep mountain
sides. and again through. shady dells; some
times it sped as the wind, and again, walked
slowly, as if waiting for the Prince.
The old woman's words proved true; for
the way was, indeed, long and dangerous,
often leading over stony paths and through
thornv bushes Once the Prince thought
that he would no longer be able to endure
the fatigue. But the thought ofthe beauti-
full Princess and her dreary life gave him
new courage and see.ied to renew his failing
strength. After following the lawn up a
rough mountain path, the Prince saw be ore
him shady grove, under whose great trees
stood table, around which was a company
OF happy people, enjoying the cool, refresh
ing air, and partaking OF rich viands. A
tall, fair maiden, carrying a glass of cold,
sparkling water, left her place and ap-
preached the Prince. In gentle tones, she
said: "You are tired and thirsty, drink of
this
The parched.lips Of the Prince craved the
cooling draught; but at that moment the
fawn turned with such an appealing look,
as if to say:
taste it not. taste it not. Follow me-"
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Prince Henry dashed the cup to the
ground and fastened on his way. Again,
when the fawn entered q dense forest. the
roaring of wild beasts was heard, and as a
hideous, poisonous serpent glided across the
path, the Prince shrank back in terror. But
once more the fawn glanced backward, and
q sweet voice was heard 10 say: "Advance,
noble Prince, and fear not %
The youth, ashamed of his lack of cour-
age, now boldly pressed forward. At once
the roaring of the beasts ceased, the forest
rang with the songs of birds and the
ground was covered with rare fow-
ers. The fawn, too, disappeared, and
beautiful maiden, with long, golden hair
and large blue eyes, stood before the Prince
and said: "At last am released from the
dreary. dreary lie which have endured
so long. How can I thank you for your
great kindness to me?"
But the Prince did not wish for thanks.
He hurried with the Princess to his fathers
palace, which, to his great surprise, was but
short distance away.
Long years afterward, when the Prince
took his fathers place as King of the coun
try, the fair Princess, whom he had rescued
from the power of the evil enchanter. ruled
with him. and was beloved by all who knew
her. And now the song of the White
Fawn and the Enchanted Maiden is often
sung by one and all of the courtiers OF King
Henry. PAYsIE,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
A. STORY OF BUTTNER.

The Bogus Divorce Lawyers Career as q
Cleveland Shyster.
William H. Butsner, the New York law
yer, who has recently obtained much noto-
riety in the bogus divorce business, was for
merly a resident of Cleveland. He came
from some Western Territory where the con-
dltions for admission to the bar are ex-
tremely light and practiced law in this city
for several months, says the Cleveland
Leader. He spent the greater part OF his
time at the Police Court, and by means of
tshyster:" methods managed to make a
living. He was tall, good-looklng fellow,
with long, yellow mustache, but
his face had the reverse of an
intellectual one. Whenever he appeared
upon the street he wore a glossy silk hat,
which, during the. progress of a trial in
court, always reposed upon the attorneys
table. One day, while he was in the midst
OF flow of oratory in some petty case, Con-
stable WI bite attached the silk hat as the
only property he could find to seize for
debt, and sold it in front of Richard & Nc
Kean's restaurant. Buttner left the city a
few days later and went to Chicago, and
afterward went to Cincinnati, where he
figured in a sensational encounter with a
detective. Afterward he drifted to New
York, and about three years later came back
to Cleveland on visit.
How are you getting along in New
York;" asked gentleman who happenedto to
meet him on the street.
First rate" replied Buttner, drawing
himself up to his full height. 81 am prac-
ticing law and am making money fast. My
card, si."
He handed out business card bearing
the name of the well-known divorce mill.
II am member of the General Assem-
bly," continued Buttner."
81 thought that you we're Republican"
81 was, but now 1 am a Democrat, sir.
A man has to be Democrat in New York
to be in the swim, you know"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
TRANSLATED FOR TIE DlspATcH.l ]


One night, little Prince Henry had
very strange dream. He thought that the
door of his room opened softly, and the
rich curtains hanging about his bed were
parted by beautiful little girl. dressed as
q princess; but her face was sad, and her
large blue ewes were filed with tears.
Without waiting for the Prince to speak,
the figure began IN the sweetest voice, to
sing, soft and low. When her song was
ended she disappeared and the hoy awoke
with the melody OF the song ringing in his
ears: but Of the words he could remember
onlv these: "And now in the form of q
pure white fawn, the enchanted maiden
wanders."
For MANY days in his walks and rides,
aud even at his studies the Prince whistled
or hummed the air wfich the beautiful
vision in his dreams had sung; and of every
person whom he met. he asked: "Do you
know the song about the white fawn and the
enchanted maiden?"
But none OF the courtiers nor the
musicians in the place had heard the song;
and all must answer 'no" to the boys
earnest question.
Prince Henry became so anxious to know
the other words. that he sent to distant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Buffalo Bill, of Buffalo,

Bufalo Express.1
A Buffalo gentleman was travelling in
France. During his sojourn in Paris he
was taken to one of the clubs. There he
was introduced to several Frenchmeu.
With one of them he had somewhat
laughable conversation. You come from
Boofalo, n'est-ce-pas?" asked the French
man. Eyes; Buffalo is my native place. "
"Z.n, you know ze great Boofalo Bills
it not?" The Buffalonian reflected before
answering the question. Not speaking
French very we'll. and the Frenchman un-
derstanding English but imperfectly, he
decided the easiest way to answer was, "Yes;
1 know Buffalo Bill very well. He be-
longs to one OF our best families" "Vell,
maybe you know Eat ozzer Bill-zat Nc
Kinley Bill. Who is hep"
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THE DYKES OF HOLLAND.
Should They Spring Leak Terrible Results
Would Follow.

Should They Spring a Leak Terrible Results
Would Follow.
A certain Jealous dame is said to have
with broom. The Dutch have been
wiser than this. They are slow
and delicate people. Desperation may
use brooms, but deliberation prefers
clay and solid masonry. So, slow
ly and deliberately, the dykes, those
great hill-like walls of cement and stone,
have risen to breast the buffeting waves.
And the funny part Of it is they are SO
skilfully slanted and waved on the outside
with fiat stones that the efforts of the
thuNping waves to beat them down only
make them all the 6rmer
Those Holland dykes are among the won
ders OF the world. 1 cannot say for how
many miles they stretch along the coast and
throughout the interior. writes Mary Mapes
Dodge in st. Nicholas. but you may be sure
that wherever dyke is necessary to keep
back the encroaching waters there it is.
Otherwise nothing would be there, at least
nothing in the form of land; nothing but q
fearful illustration OF the law of hydrosta-
tics---water always seeks its level.
Sometimes the dykes, however carefully
built, will 'spring leak" and if not at
Ituueu W ~ Oucc, terTloiS TcSuits are sure 10
sfollow. In threatened places guards are
stationed at intervals. and a steady watch is
kept up night and day. At the first sig
nal of danger every Dutchman within hear
ing of the startling bell is ready to rush to
the rescue. When the weak spot is discov-
cred, what do you think is used to meet the
emergency? What but straw; everywhere
else considered the most helpless of all
things in water! Yet straw, in the hands of
the Dutch, has a will of its own. Woven
into huge mats. and securely pressed against
the embankment, it defes even a rushing
tide eager to sweep over the country.
These dykes form almost the only per-
fectly dry land to be seen from the ocean
side. They are high and wide with fine
carriage roads on top, sometimes lined
with buildings and trees. Lying on
one side of them and nearly on q
level with the edge is the sea,
lake, canal or river, as the case may be; on
the other the fat fields stretching damply
along at their base, so that cottage roots
sometimes are lower than the shining line
of the water. Frogs squatting on the shore
can take quite bird's-eye view OF the land
scape; and little fish wriggle their tails
higher than the tops of the willows near by.
Horses look complacently down upon the
bell towers; and men in skiffs and canal
boats sometimes know when they are passing
their friend Dirk's cottage onfy by seeing
the smoke from the chimney; or perhaps by
the cartwheel that he has perched upon the
peak ofits overhanging thatched ROOF, in the
hope that some stork will build her nest
there, and so bring good luck.
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Our Gentle Words.

No obstacle can blunt his zest
For dark revenge or cruel hate,
Those fiendish passions of the breast
Can make him brave the darkest fate;
And whether hunger, cold or pain
Or all proclaim the dark decree,
To.him such sufferings are but vain
So he fulfills his destiny.
If he can circumvent to creep
On foeman in the embrace Of sleep,
Or victimixe by slow surprise
OF deep assembling disguise, -.
No obstacle of field or flood
Can place barrier in his way,
He stems the tnrrent, threads the wood
An crawls like panther on his prey,
As much at home in painless wood
AS squatter by his cabin door.
He lights hrs firc, cooks his food,
Furnished from natures lavish store.
Then sleeps the blazing fire nigh
With heavens vault his canopy.
JAMES NJ. SMYTHE.