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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
Welcome Home.

Mr.. j. ~. Plaine and his charming
young bride, nee Miss Susie II. Fry, re-
turned Monday evening from delight
ful sojourn ofsix weeks among relatives
and friends, and in sight seeing North,
to the parental home ut Bonsack. At.
ter being at bono few hours. thev
were welcomed by vocal and instru-
mental serenade given them by their
esteemed ncighbors and friends. quite
a Number of whom collected to extend
cordial congratulations,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
THE RESULT IN DOUBT.
Close Face In New York Between
Flower and Faseet.

WASHINGTON, Get. FL Speoiall-
The Post prints the following special
to-dag from Now York: Election day
Is only week off, lut the result in this
State is conceded to be in doubt. At
the Democratic headquarters the cleo.
ton OF .Nr. Flower and tho entire
Democratic State ticket are claimed as
q matter of course. Chairman Edward
Murphy estim stes Mr.. Flowers major
lty over Mr.. t'sSsett at anywhere DO
tween $4,000 and $4,000. He does not
believe, he says, tat it will not 60
below $4,000. AT the Republican head.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
TO REMOVE Duty ON CORN.

Farmers In Mexico Make FREQ Corn a
Necessity.
Cry OF MEXICO, Oct. a7.- Especially
-TherS is well founded rumor that
the duty on corn will at once be re-
moved by tho Mexican Government,
owing to the shortness OF crops and the
famine prevailing in several states of
the republic.
Reports from the flooded districts OF
Chiahas ere heartrending. II is said
that hundreds of people are on the
verge O, starvation.
Tho state OF Guynnajuata has pro-
hibitea the export O, corn, and other
States will soon folluls this example.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
ANOTHER BIG BuoHANAN BLAZE.
The New berkeley Arms Hotel In Ashes.
Loss, 100000.

The New berkeley Arms Hotel in Ashes.
Loss, 100000.
BUCHANAN, Oct. 27.-[Spccial The
magnificent new hotel, the Berkeley
Arms, was burned TO the ground last
night. The fire was first discovered
about 11:45 O'Clock. The building was
then mass Of lurid flames. 1t was
one OF the grandcst spectacles ever wit
messed in this town. Situated on a hill
about mile west of business sec ton. IL
commanded fine view. The flames
lit up the country for miles around.
Purgatory mountain, just opposite the
town, seemed to act as reflector, and
letter could be road anywhere in the
streets.
The hotel was being erected BY
Hoover, Hughes & Co., for the Central
Land Company, of Buchanan, at a cost
or $1,000 1t would have been com
pletcd In week, and had not yet been
eurheu over TO tue company. 1t was
insured in the Builders Insurance Com
pany for S57. 900.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
but it Is supposed to be tho work of al
incendiary. There is much alarm
among the citizens over the frequent
occurrence OF these disastrous fires of
late and an effort is heing made to ferret
out the perpetrators of the deed, il posi-
BILE.
Hundreds OF people visited the ruins
today, and regard the occurrence as
calamity to the town. 1t is expected
that the contractors will go to work to
rebuild the structure in a short time.
although they are losers to the extent
of $500
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
A DISASTROUS WRECK.
Five Men Killed and Seven Others Severely
Injured.

GLENwooD, Mimi. Oct 27.-[Speciall
"A rear end collision occurred last
night at Thomson Station between the
regular west bound freight and extra
following. The extra came at full
speed, complete telescoping the ca
bose of the regular, killing O. L.
Helms, travelling salesman Of St. Paul,
and Fred REM, Conrad Prince, Brazil
Lyle, and John Coffin, of Monticello,
Mimi. REM was literally roasted to
death as he was found in the wreck on
top OF the boiler. Seven persons were
injured. 1t is reported the $500 COM
pany has caused the arrest of Conductor
Woodson and Engineer Smith OF tho
extra, the blame appearing to rest with
them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
Earthquake Shock fin soutb Caro,,na

CHARLESTON, s. c., Oct. 27.-lSpe-
ciall-About o'clock Monday morning
slight earthquake tremor was felt at
Summerville by few persons. In this
city perhaps one or two in every ten
thousand imagined they also felt it.
But the tremor was SO insignificant that
II was not deemed worthy of note At
shock
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
flushing to Escape Duties.

LAREDO, Tex, Oct. e7.-ISpecialI-
The rush of goods through tho port of
Laredo into Mexico to avoid tho in
crease OF duties on many al ticles, which
goes into effect on tho first OF Noyom-
Der, is simply Immense. Among tho
more important articles which are now
being taken across Ivy train loads daily,
are horses, cattle, oil, pig iron, lumber
and machinery.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
Tho Teutonic Beats the Record

LONDON, Oct. 27.-(SpecialI-The
White Star line steamer Teutonic, Capt
Irving, which sailed from New York on
the 2lst for Liverpool, signalled off
Brow Head at 9:55 this morning. having
beaten the fastest previous record from
New York. The Tcntonic reports she
experiences stormy weather during tho
passage.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
An Interesting Lecture.

Mrs. Perses L. Christian, of Topeka.
Kas., will lecture this evening in the
Christian Church. on the subject OF
missions. Mrs. Christian is desel vedly
popular as speaker, and has won the
confidence and praise of audiences in
various portions OF tho United States.
all welcome. Seats free.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
Mgr. Preston.a I,Insaa

New YORK. Oct. 27.-ISpecialI-
News from the sick room of Mgr.
Preston to-day is moro cheerful. al.
though tho reverend gentleman passed
a bad Jay aud night yes.erday. He is
feeling better to-da-.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
Tho Weather.

Forecast: For Virginia, generally fair,
stationary temperature, high north
westerly winds, diminishing, fair Thurs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-28
AEERAANS ISSUES AN ADDRESS.
The vinton Meeting Fails to Ma
teriaIize.

There Were No Promises of u Large
Crowd and Mr.. Hartwel Was Not Feel
ing well-Mr. Heermans Tells the
People What He Favors-Tho Cam
paign in the County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

deep space also lined with quilted satin, for the tlny
garments neatly fitting black tarpaulin cover which
buttons over the whole makes IL a most convenient
arrangem for travelling.
An expert in hardwood floors says that IL Is COM
mon mistake for people to apply wax to nm oed moor
before the coat of oil become thoroughly dry The
wax surface is undoubtedly the best finish hardwood
floor can have 1t requires continual polishing with
wax polishing brush. when 1t is new, but when the
wood has finally been brought to high state OF ponsh
nothing Is more satisfactory. great many people
who have laid down hardwood floors In their Kitchens
have become dissatisfied with them because they CRACK
and fall OF in splinters when they are scrubbed and
treated in the ordinary way. such result Is likely
20 follow such method of treating hardwood moor
scrubbng any such floor with alkal soaps or strong
aksles is sure to produce such results hardwood
floor must be finished In oils. wax or shelac ana TOT
obious reasons the oil finish is the best for kitchen
use. A dirty floor may be wiped with moist
cloth or 10 necessary u little soap and water may be
nod Tho spot then must be drfed thoroughly ana
rubbed with a little parqnet oil.
A charming material ont Of which TO make evening
dresses for home wear Is what Is called canton crepe
Although OF cotton IL has quite the wrinked erect oil
crspe de Chine and II comes In such delicious coors
mat one cannot rejoice that is only fifteen cents
a yard--whlch makes gown OF II no extravaganza
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

for the winter Plants are much more apt TO be in
jured by bringing them In too early before they
become hardened they WILL by the cold than they
are to be injured by the cold They should be COW
cred up with papers chilly nights long before
they arc lifted from the ground TO bring into the
house permanently.
1t might be well II some OF our numerous art
students would turn their attention to designing, In
stead Of pcturemaklng, In which very few can hope
to excel There Is a fair field and not very much
competition in frstrate designing, whether 1t Is for
textiles wall papers, carpets the thousand and one
articles that require ornamentation That there is
nothing new under the SUM- seems to be e1emplihed
as much in designs in anything else. There Is
absolutely nothing novel in what produce We are
Egyptian, Persian, Greek, Roman, japanese, anything
and everything rather than original. Whether IL re-
mains for the future TO produce any new school as
distinctive and good any Of the old styles which are
so absolutely good and individual is question: but
one would think that there would be originality enough
left in the world to keep from being forever mere
copyists Of the past and young artists won't do well
to ponder upon the subject. Good designs Of oil kinds
are rmuneratlve and are sure Of ready market.
When IL Is considered that there is hardly article,
however humble, that does not bear some ornamental
ton It may readily be how vast is the field OF
course almost everything is copy or adapa-
ton; but all the more reason is there for orig-
nallty and the greater the chance for real
talent Before beginning to originate designs
it would be well to study some good models. and.
possible to secure few samples to anayze ut home.
few half yards Of printed calico any other material
that has good pattern; specimens of furniture
chintzes and wall paper are excellent in their broad
treatment Copy these designs and then try arrang-
ing their elementary forms in new combinations. A
capital way Of arranging the patterns is to make a
designers Kaleidoscope. This IS constructed by fix
ing two small pieces Of mirror at right angles, letting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

season. The threequarter length is the ordinary lsneh
shown, though there still many short REFER
coats for the benefit Of those whose stature forbids
their wearing q longer garment
The threequarterleDgth coat illustrated is Of hns
brown broalcloth, and is fashioned WITH revers ana
deep cuffs OF sOne-ma A vest 0rnamented with
elaborate bradlng inserted in front and the coat is
closed In front with frogs of braid and fur heads while
garnture to match is placed on the sleeve. Long
peIsses OF fawn-cooled cloth trimmed In curves
with hands of Alaska sable The upper band outlines
short bodice in front, while the lower band is placed
the bottom OF the dress and follows parallel with
the ether The wrap is also trimmed In front with an
eccentric pattern Of gold braid. The most elaborate
coats are long enough to reach within ten or twelve
inches OF the foot OF the skirt They made Of rich,
heavy velvet, and ac trimmed with full uches Of
ostrich plumcs in black black wraps, and In shades
TO maSh the velvet when dark cloth color is chosen.
There also long coats of brocaded velvet in tho
fine brocade in which Tie pattern is sunk in the pills
OF the velvet and has the effect OF embroidery.
darS olivc-gcen velvet, brocaded in this way with
tiny June rosebuds in natural tints, was made as
coat and finished with full rnches OF dark green ostrich
feathers which were touched with pink iridescence.
Thanks are due for information received to Messrs.
Redfern and Lord d. Taylor. The illustrations are
furnished by the courtesy Of Redfern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Now that the first days of frost have come. IL
Is well to remind those who love flowers that there
are many flowers which require TO be rlpehed DS
frost and cold. Such hafhardy plants as hydrahseis
which Will survive in many localities with covering
Of leaves should be allowed to freeze hard. oahAuoh
pinin though greenhouse plants. should not be nc
moved from the ground unit they have become
thoroughly accustomed 10 the cold. when they may
be introduced gradually tat0 the warmer air OF mo
sitting room, or the place where they are 10 DO Kept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Christmas gifts. No consists of six small paste
board boxes-those which draw out at the end and
can be found at every fancy shop. These are filed
respectively with shoe buttons hooks and eyes, bone
and pearl buttons safety pins and fancy bonnet pins
specimen of its contents being attached to each box
These boxes are placed neatly together and tied
securely with ribbon as broad the length Of the
boxes, the bow at the top giving pretty finishing
touch
No . il Chinese doll plncushon. The round
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

the edges touch each other and also the block Of wood
on which they stand In this way any one flower and
bud or leaf or two, or, in fact, anything at all Will
appear in regular forms Of the most beautiful, figures
which can be changed In many ways By simply alter
ing the position OF the object. Those who have
amused themselves with childs kaleidoscope Will
recognize this principle bit of vine, for instance,
win assume any variety Of shapes. At first your COM
blnatons should be Of simple character containing
only a few figures; by simply reversing the order Of
figures used as in the example given pretty effect
can often be obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Doubtful.-she-Jack. how am to know that yoA
are telling the truth when yon say you love met He
Why, all the rest of the girls believe medium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

There is nothing especially new in HOSIERY Black
silk stockings are In fashion for all occasions though
for full-dress wear bronze. tan, scarlet stock
ing to match the shoe, ami in harmony with
the dress may be chosen The best plain silk
stockings come from England, and cost from 81 to So
a pair The French make more snowy and less ex-
pepsiye but not as durable @ stocking American
hosiery for which there Is fad at present, is
durable than the French but il Is not handsome as
either the French or English and 1t costs about the
same as the lower grades of English. good English
or American stocking be purchased for about -.
At price lower than this the stocking is apt to be
made of "schappes the waste particles of the SILK
sometimes called law silk The plated" silk hose is
q very durable stocking. 1t Is a cotton stocking with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

The niantlecoat illustrated consists OF loosely nj
ting sacque OF sealcoloed velour de noEd and caps
of bue and brown brOcaded CLOTH The cape is turned
back in harng collar at the throat, is cut In deep
points around the edge and the whole garment is fin
,ished with trimmings OF mink fur. little toque hat
Of blue cloth is b,aded with gold and brown and
trimmed with a brown ostrich feather. There arc
many warm, comfortable nantes of Ficuna wool In
fawn and brown shades which are trimmed with brown
badger fir The fur forms a high Medc collar at tho
throat and Is finished with long boa ends at the 'front.'
Both long capes and long coats are chosen FOR late
fall and winter wear. The cape is undoubtedly the
choice OF the multitude and for this reason the coas
is the more elegant garment of the two. There are
many combinations OF coats and capes. The short
shoulder cape has disappeared and all the capes OF tns
season are verinble mantles reaching far below the
waist Coats are even longer than they were last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Plain-faced cloths are still in demand for visiting
GOWNS and Bedford cords and rich camebhars In soft
finish are used by tailors. Olive green. bright royal
blue and chestnut brown are among the coors useo
for elegant visiting gowns of cloth. The dress Illus
tated is made Of two shades OF CLOTH old rose over
brown and is trimmed with dark brown velvet edged
with braided with mixed cords and fine beads.
Loops and ends of black MORE ribbon fall over the
brown velvet band which forms the trimming around
the foot OF the skirt. fall of loops and ends on the
bodice edges the narrow velvet vest as far as the
bust line
handsome dress of bright royal blue cloth was
made with plain skirt and trimmed with sX-inci
band of sable crossed dagonally at intervals OF SIX
inches by sable tails The bodice was doubebreasted
fastened by tortoseshe buttons in brown shade and
opened above the bust line to display square pasron
of brown braiding I'm the shades of the sable. The
sleeve of this bodice full and high above the elbow
while II was braided in brown below the elbow and
fitted close to the arm. A sable tail, put on dlagon
ally. Was placed at the elbow and another edged the
sleeve.
Handsome dresses Of black camelshalr are shown
by tailors These are made up in combination with
black velvet and the cloth is eIaborately embroidered
with gold bullion. Dainty gowns OF soft, corn
colored cloth are made up with short
bodces and skirts covered by three sue
cessive falls or straight draperies OF cloth, each
one OF which Is edged with twonch fringe Of black
ostrich plumes headed by slight pattern of black
braid The front and side breadths are covered witt
this drapsry, while the trained back is plain
earniture of the narrow fringe OF ostrich feathers and
black braid trims the bodice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18
THE FASHIONS.
NEW GOWNS AND MANTLEs.

This Is season Of rich materials and pam ehecu'~
two things which necessarily go together. only when
bouant, ornate and fully draped styles are In iashoh
can inexpensive materials be used 10 advantage Inc
straight classic lines and cut OF the pese"'
fashions render rich goods necessary. where SIM
pier materials than the corded figures ana stiped
woods used. the dress coat riust be enrcheu
by fat embroideries and patterns of braiding' lhe
most noteworthy change OF the season is the generai
use OF the fin dc secie' skirt. This skirt was first
introduced last spring, but Ike most striking inno-
vations Il required two to bring II into gen.
eral acceptance. Skirts still made over a founda'
ton, but Che tendency is to do away with this, ana
TO simply line the skirt with silk; in case OF
very heavy material 1t may be made up without
lining. The skirt must be cut from yard-and a
half material. to hang lengthwise Of the goods
The psttern forms a semi-circle, and has a bias
seam down the centre OF the back, while the
front Is strnigit This gives fan-like sweep
to the back breadths The design, however.
which is In the most demand this fall has at
the side as well as at the centre OF the back.
Simple, narrow trimmings edge the new skirts. Bands
of velvet, borders OF fur, simple borders OF en-
broidery or passementee, are all used at the edge OF
skirts and the width Of such trimming ranges from
as narrow rs l-2 inches to broad or inches
but the wide trimming is not used the edge OF the
skirt In some cases, however, the skirt Is completely
covered by trimming, straight falls Of the material like
in gathered aounces being arranged in succession of
three or four one above the other.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Your kaleidoscope will suggest to You any variety
~ combinations: and IL you have natural fancy.
some facility in drawing and painting, and natural
eve for color you will do good and rcrnuneratve
work 1t is a very good plan to study the goods In
the market, and, while complying with the fashion
use your own judgment in keeping it WITHIN the
hornds NJ good taste.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

very pretty way Of relieving the excessive pam.
moss and drawn backs look Of smoothly fitted skirt
is TO leave each breadth open at the bottom 10 the
depsb of about six inches and TO I'LL in with piatnSs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

The greatest change in bOdlces is in their reduced
length The bodlces Of al dresses are quite short in
front and at the Sides though they are often quite long
at the back in some extending in Positions BALI
way down the back OF the skirt. sleeves still high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

to the born Is unconscious oil the presence OF her
maid. II is only the parvenu VINO wouid hecP her
servants as rctlnue for dressparad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18
silk face. Stockings of this kind may be found a
from rs cents TO 81 a pair.

For carriage wear, there are many elaborate man
ties made OF brocade and Of gay cloths dark bfus
Charles IXth mantle is lined with cardnalred velvet
and turned back slightly In mont TO show this gorgeous
lining.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Here are two pretty unitarian trifes which would
serve equally well as german favors or as little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

Baby's Hamper is an Improvement taken upon the
old fashioned baby's basket. 1t Is made OF basket
wicker work, aud the top tray is fitted up like the
basket with pincushlons, side pockets etc. On the
,,d inside There is portfolio arrangement OF blue quilted
satin sachetscented which holds the small creatures
special fnery and under the tray there is quite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

great many people who complain of the ,ncr.,,,ao
OF servants treat their servants Kindly on,v r,.s A.,
,oea OF turning their gratitude 10 account ana a,a ~
asnSnt because they get neither gratitude nor oe,ar
'e'ufi' servants are the very persons USUALLY 49,
most feadDy recognize the motives Of such klndnoss
me woman who is generally kind without caIcIs,,nn
o. reurhs not only receives gratitude which she has
=" aApeotea. but makes for herself faithful and
oeVoted friends among her meniaIs. In a honra
, ""ee love rules and not sclaslmess. whore
,oo,. ''Ss interests OF every Individual. however
,o"S MS or her place in the honsehoId mo-,
oe' are duly considered. where servants feel .h. 80
nave Kind proectress in their mistress ,ns,,a'cs
s1a characterization do not enter Crotchsty 49,
1e,'eS' m9Tesses who are uncertain OF tbei, "'..
e position. and wish their servants 10 rander ,"
nOaI'se which is neither in keeping with reason Or
ssnS' These arr In thousands No one Is so oucs %
1 average servant to recognize the paryenu and .,
% such class that the most exacfing attention =
s'snueo Families which retain In their service
VINO have been with them for several genera.
''nerc are such families even In THIS countrv, are
easeapg In trivial matters than families which a
'''''a'ion ago were servants themselves The woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-18

high degree Of heat must also be ayoided-smoke
rising from the fat viii warn You of that state Of
things, and the frying kettle must be drawn TO the
back Of the stove for an instant.
"of course The fat used once can be used again
when wanted. Most every housekecper knows how TO
clarity 1t when needed but even this detail will not
omit Melt the fat by mixing it with hot waterfall
the impurities Will settle TO the bottom and when all
is cold the hardened fat can easily be separated This
process is not necessary until the fat becomes quite
brown In color. When from frequent use the greese
turns black, discard lt-it is OF no further usc.'