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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
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month, and wear them for q first time
on a Friday morning? 1t seems as if ]
never could learn anything about luck.
had never bought shoes before be
cause they were maj lie for comfort. II
had been my custom to wait until the
taps were dropping off my old ones
and then buy what other gentlemen
of fashion were wearing But this time
He said: mo. s, sir? Yes, sir. Let
me show you our new shape. We call
itsthc 'Wnlkeasy.' l wear it myself"
He pointed with pride to his pedal
extremities, which were shaped like
griddle cakes.
'This," said he, producing walk
easy" lis the natural shape of the foot. "
81 think you must be mistaken" said
L: eve are not talking about ducks"
Then he went on TO tell what bless
ing the Walkcasy had been to human
ity. and how, when | got to be eighty
or ninety years of age and began to
take life seriously, I should look ut my
poor old feet with bitter and unavailing
remorsc and wish had never worn
anything but the Walllcasy shoe. Oh,
If had had the moral courage of my
wife in that emergency. She is wom-
an, and can sit for four hours debating
every inch of the ground with seven
statesmen and the head of the firm and
then walk out of shop without spend
ing cent. am far too weak for that.
( bought the Walkeasy shoe.
1t was Friday noon when ! set sail
from my house with the Walllcasics on
my feet. had 4 great lot of tramping
about to do that day, and put on the
Walkeasics with the idea of giving
them fair trial. ] could not under
stand how shoes could be more COM
Portable than they had previously been
TO me, and yet was willing to learn. 1
walked across the city, and called for a
moment at the house of friend.
Tom" said l, after we had talked
business for moment, "if we are Sc
cure from interruption here, I'll take
off my shoe. A little stone, or some
thing else, has gotten into the heel"
l removed my right Walllcasy but did
not discover any foreign body in it.
Tom suggested that it might have been
q wrinkle in my stocking. | put my
shoe on again, and went my way. -Four
blocks from Toms house came to the
conclusion that the stone must have
been inside my stocking, and had thus
escaped my notice. went into store
and bought something which didn't
want in order that | might ask with n
better grace if could go into the pri-
waite Office and fix my shoe
did not find stone inside my stock
ting but did find blister about the
size of tcn-cent piece on my heel. 1t
was an amazingly small thing to be SO
sore. Five minutes later, when was
upon the street | would have sworn
that the blister was as big as a dollar.
had gone about Il hundred yards fur
1hcr when | perceived that something
was occurring in the region of my small
est toe on the left foot. by slsillful
gnaneuvcr shifted the foot to the other
side of my shoe. This left my toe
somewhere near the middle of the
Walkeasy, but the opposite side of the
foot was hobnobbinS with hard leather.
In ten minutes decided it was time tc
shift back again, for the inside of the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
A Crank Mt an Iowa Funeral.

MASON CITY, Ia, Nov. 11.-To-day
while the Rev. DR.. Patterson was con-
Quoting the funeral of Frank Smith, an
unknown man made his appearance at
the door of the residence, and, pushing
his way to the coffin, demanded that
the funeral services stop He said he
was commissioned by Christ to raise
this man from the dead. 1t was some
time before the crank could be taken
from the ROOM
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
The Iron Belt Building and Loan
Association
OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, ss5, 900, 900.
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
OF ROANOKE. VIRGINIA.
OFFICERS:

PREsIDENT-GEN. FITZHUGH LEE,
Ex-Governor of Virginia.
1sT VICE-PREsIDENT = PEYTON L.
TERRY, President Roanoke Trust
Loan and Safe Deposit Co.
Cd VICE PRESIDENTS. w. JAMESON,
Secretary and treasurer Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safo Deposit Co.
SECRErARy-JOHNO OFT, late Cashier
City Bank of Richmond.
TREAsURER-J. c. DAVENPORT, Cash
Ter Commercial National Bank, Roa-
nolse, Va.
GENERAL CoUNsEI.-Hon. G. A. Nc
HUGH, Counsellor-at-La Law, late OF
Charleston, S. G.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Cyrus w. Field Improving.

New YORK, Dec. lit was stated
to night at the residence of Cyrus w.
Field that he was steadily improving.
Mrs. Lindley, his daughter. it was said,
however, was growing worse. DR..
Granger, who has charge of Edward M.
Field, has noted everything he has said,
and he is of the opinion that Edward M.
Field has big bank account concealed
aOmaWhara
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
a Blaze in Brooislyn.

New YORK, Dec. 11.-[SpecialI =
Henry Batterman's dry goods store, at
Graham avenue and Broadway, Brook
lyn, caught fire at an early hour this
morning, and tho stock and building
were damaged to the extent of more
than S20n,0O0. The greatest loss was
caused by water. Insurance amounts to
about $IS5, 600
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
a Lovers Eyes.

Fond Lover-What do you mean, sir,
by swapping your camera every time
that young lady passes?
Cheeky Amateur-I'm not taking her
picture.
''Oh, you're not. chi Then what are
you doing?"
I'm closing the shutters, so her
looks won't break the lcns."-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
THEY DON'T HURT IF WORN THIS WAY.

foot was then much sorcr than the out
side had been.
In vain strove to make my foot take
amfldly conservative position and avoid
aiiying itself closely with either side of
Che Wnllseasy. 1t was determined to
rush from one extreme to the other.
Then, too, my instep began to cry out
with a voice of anguish The unusual
space in the forward part of the Walk
easy cried out for something to fill it,
land drew my foot forward with distress
ing force. Meanwhile the blister on my
right heel had spread around the ankle,
and. altogether, felt as IL | were step
ping on thumb tacis and barbcd wire.
decided to walk home at once. Then
4 decided not 10 walk home Mt all. bu,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Found.

Contractors Inspector-Ist there man
named Crooley on the work here?
Gang-man-Thcy is. :,
Inspcctor-Do you know him?
Gang man-Oi do. He's frind that
niver TURNED his back on me yit.
Inspector-Wherc can find him?
Gang-man-Right ferninsht yez, sor.
-J16uo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
a Scattered Family.

Bunting-Onc of Larkin's sons was
accidently Shot in the lumbar region,
yesterday.
Mrs. Bunting-It seems to me that
the Larkin boys arc pretty we'll scat
tered. 1t was only last week that one
of them was badly hurt in the oil re-
gions.-JurY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
A Handy Implement.

Visitor lin downtown restaurant)-
Waiter, give me napkin.
Waterfall right, sir, here's one-just
wait till finish wiping this plate with
it.-uousehold Monthly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Indignant, hut seif-po,,e,.ed.

me accept n pccuniary consideration
for my vote?" exclaimed the alderman
from the 'Stecnth ward, his voice trcm-
bling with indignation. ~ have not
been insultcd in this way, gentlemen,
for-for several wccks!"
And with great dignity he strobe past
them with his hands behind him.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Explained.

Fathcr-How is my son doing?
Teachcr-IIe is avery apt scholar, sir.
Fathcr-Apt? In what way?
Teacher = Apt to fail. = Harper's
Young People.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
a Welcome Relief.

Sea Captain-There is no hopel The
ship is doomedl In an hour we will all
be dead!
Seasick Passcnger-Thank Heaven!-
N. Y. Weekly,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
ThouchtfuI Nature.

made two men alike.
Mrs. Brown-Of course he didn't, or
you would never hear of a woman be-
ing married twicc-Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
The Reason Why.

"Phat's tn good av calm s'loon tn
Dew Drop imp"
"Bekase they do"
"Bekase they do which?"
''Bckase they do drop in."-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Different Methods.

First Little Boy-My ma got new
dress yesterday, and she threw her
arms around my pas neck. What does
your ma do when she gets new dress?
Second Little Boy-Shc says she'll
forgive him, but he mustn't stay out
late again.-Cloak Review.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
A Sad Mistake.

Fruit Vcnder--I feela bada.
Faithful Wife-Why you feela bada?
Fruit Vender-One of the peaches
sella thata man was gooda.-Good
News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
A Sad Failure.

There was an old man OF Hong Kong
Who thought he could sing any song
He tried annie Rooney"
And sang himself looney
Because he got every note wrong.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
TIE RUIN OF TWO FEET.
Howard Fielding Is Persuaded to
Try Common-Sense Shoes.
Eo Now Stamps Around I'm His Great
Grandfather's Carpet Slippers. and Cam
not Kick tho Author of His
Misery without Remorsc.
lcopYn1cur, 1911

Though modest and unassuming in
sll else, / had always taken great and
Just pride in my feet. Not only from an
artistic standpoint, but in the common
er consideration of utility they were a.
No. 1. refer, of, course, to their quail
ity. In size they are No. S, c.
On Thursday, the thirteenth day of
August, of the present year, bought
81 pair of shoes. Why, oh why, did |
buy shoes on the thirteenth of the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Merely for Going On.

There's the woman with the mission, and the
woman with fad
Who makes the chap that marries her wish
that he never had,
But the mo5t outrageous product OF this freak
infested age
Is the woman with genius for going on the
stage
-TnlinnnnOlis
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Ups and Downs.

For all Of our crosses are provided the crowns.
And VIC find there's q right for each wrong;
Tho ups arc as numerous Us the downs
But alnsl they don't last as longl
Fundamentals Journal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
A Desirable Yynrlr.

Carton has written story that'l
make your hair curl" said Mawson.
Get it for me, for goodness sakel"
said Mrs. Nj. It'll save me from burn
ing my fingers Off with the tongs. -
Harper'S Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Overheard in the Pack.

You oughtn't to feel badly" said the
Ace to the altered Three Spot. st
isn't your fault you've changed"
"But look so like the Deuce" re-
tortcd the Tray.-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Sufficient Reason.

Robby-IIow did the Sphinx get the
credit for being SO wise, papa?
Mr.. Norris-By keeping his mouth
shut for three thousand years.-Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Paradoxical.

1t is one of the curiosities of natural
history that n horse enjoys his food
most when he hasn't bit in his mouth.
Chicago News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12

GENERAL TRUsTEE-HoN. HENRY S.
TROUT, President First National
Bank, Roanoke, Va.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY = Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
No Wonder They Fought.

GLOW did IIarlsins get in fight with
that Philadelphia man at Asbury Parls?"
Each caught the other kodalsing his
wife in her bathing suit. Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12

HIust ttHFo DCe1 " Grtat SIRnt.
81 lost all my teeth at Gettysburg"
''How on earth did you do that?"
Il was disarmed by big bully of n
confederate dentist, and he strapped me
to stump and pulled 'em out."-Har-
per'S Bazaar
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Stood by 1t.

"Why, Mawson, this thermometer of
yours lies. 1t is hotter than sixty de-
grecs."
81 know that, my boy; but guage
my comfort by that thermometer, so
let her ie."-Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Confirmed.

Maude-That young Freshly is an
idiot, think.
Clara-Young Freshly! Why, he pro-
posed to me once.
Maude-T1e did? He must be an idiot.
Cape Cod Item.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Il Judgment.

Tramp-Madam, I'm slowly starving
to death.
Hired Girl-Scrves yc right. Yc
hain't fit to die all tn onct like decent
follls.-Lifc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Proof Positive.

He-Are You sure you care for me?
She--l wish you wouldn't be so sus-
picious. Have asked yet TO sec your
bank bools?-Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
The Reason why.

He-She's a remarkable girl. She
doesn't hesitate to tell everybody that
she is twcnty-scvcn. Don't you admire
her for it?
She-No, because I know she is
thirty.-Chicago News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12

KRANIcH & Isach make the finest Par
Tor Grand Piano. Call and SEQ one now
IN stock a the Hobbie Music Co., 10
Salem aveaue, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Not Used to 1t.

"Mr. Goslin seems lost in thought"
Eyes; but it doesn't take much
thought for him TO lose himself in."-
Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Familiar TdiOnns.

Profcssor-Do you know anything
about the Coptic language?
Student-Well, ! think Come now,
move on" is one of the most familiar
bloomsbury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
a Correction.

81 hear that Dufferly has been thrown
on his own resources, lately"
Him! guess you mean that he's
been thrown on the resources of his
fricnds!"-Puck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Clothine DeaIers AssIcn.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Dec. l1.-Hum-
phreys e Rust, dealers in clothing and
fur nishing goods, assigned to-day to
Adam. b. Liftlepage. Liabilities. $751;
600; assets, $4,000.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Destructive VolleY.

Cross-cycd Man lin crowd) You've
got my umbrella, sirl
Fourteen Men simultaneously and
somewhat confusedly)-Wbo? Me?-
Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Naturally Suggested itself.

Drink has completely upset him."
"Why don't they send him to an in
vertebrate asylum?"-Puck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Narrow Quarters.

Katie, dear. you're always on
My mind" said smiling Matt
GOOD gracious" she remarked" that's worso
Than living In q fat"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Tho Womnu of m.

She'll darn her husbands socks all right
With never ccasing care,
But when her stockings show n hole
She buys anothcr pair.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
\ FIRST GLASS INVESTMENT.

we oier the best security in the city
anu pay semi'annual dividends.
AS A WINGS BANK
inns institution offers special induce
menus. Paid up shares $50 each. In
ssalipent shares 81 por month. Shares
t may % subscribed for at any time. For
further Information addros
AhE rEoPLE'S PERPETUAL LOAN
AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
WIN. E. WINCH,
,,. secretary. and Treasuree.
.oe Ao"ple' jan4-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
Two Old Geese.

Cleopatra--oo's little ducly is oo7
AntonJ-i'se COS ducky.-Puck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12

Old papers for saie 1t The Times once
10 Cents q hundred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
THIS is WHY THE OFFER 1sMADr

THIS is WHY THE OFFER is MADE.
THE COMPLETE SET CONSISTS on
TWENTY-FIVE NOVELS:
I. Waverly,
9. Ivanhoe,
3. Kenilworth,
4. Guy Mannering;
s. Antiquary,
g. Rob Roy,
z Old Mortality,
g.. Bride of Lammermoor
0. Black Dwarf,
10. Heart of Mid Lothian,
IL. The Monastery,
r. The Abbot,
10. The Pirate,
IA. Fortunes of Nigel,
Is. Peveril Of the Peak,
16. Quentin Durward,
II. st. Romans We'll,
IS. Red Gauntlet,
10. The Betrothed,
90. Tho Talisman,
81. Woodstock,
%. Fair Maid of Forth,
80. Anne of Geierstein,
"a. Count Robert of Paris
25. Surgeons Daughter.
TWENTY-FIVE NOVELS FOR THE
FORMER PRICE OF ONE.
WITHIN EASY REACH OF ALL
THESE NOVELS ARE HANDSOME
~ MO. BOOKS. THE PRINT Is
GOOD. THE PAPER IS GOOD
AND THE BOOKS ARE
NEATLY BOUND.
WE WILL DELIVER THE SETS
FREE TO EACH SUBSCRIBER.
AGENTS WANTED AT EVERY PosToFFrcR
IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA, AND SOUTH.
ERN WEST VIRGINIA TO SECURE
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
TO EVERY PERSON SENDING us
FIVE NEW SUBSCRIBERS FOR
THE WEEKLY TIMES ATS1
EACH PER YEAR WITH
OUT THE BOOKS, OR 80
EACH WITH THE BOOKS, WE
WILL SEND A SET OF BOOKS FREE.
ALL SUBSCRIBERS TO THE WEEKLY TIAfEa
CAN HAVE THE BENEFIT OF THIS OF
FER. IF YOU ARE IN ARREARS
SEND US 81 TO PAY UP AND
GET THE BOOKS.
IF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS ABOUT OUT SEND
W TO RENEW AND GET THE BOOKS.
TERMS INVARIABLY CASH IN
ADVANCE.
ALL REMITrANCEs SHOULD BE MADE
PAYABLE TO
THE ROANOKE TIMES PUB co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
MATCHED IN COLOR.

Hello. Sam, I see you drive tan.
dem!"
"Ycs, black an tandem. They
don't match for size. but in color they're
immense. Life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12

Herr Phatz-Ain'd dey enough seads
in dis car mitoud your slervcezin' in
here?
Slattery-Oi'm dom pinance this week
fer TIN foight Oh had at Leahy's BALL
Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-12
THE GREATEST OFFER RIVER
MADEi
THE WEEKLY TIMES
FOR ONE YEAR
AND THE
wAvERLY NOVELS coMpLErn
FOR $500.

WE WANT 1000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS
FOR THE WEEKLY TIMES
BY JUNE 1ST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
IT'S ALL SETTLED.
The Hospital People Obtain Control of the
College Property.

Yesterday afternoon the Board OF
Directors Of the Female College and
representatives of the New Hospital
Association. among them Rev. r. r.
Swope, met together, TO carry out a
plan which had been agreed upon Sat
urday evening for the transfer OF the
property, with a view to avoiding the
complications which were threatened
through the non-acceptance OF the
proposition made by Col. Thomas
O'Brien. as the agent OF Mr.. Wilson, OF
Pittsburg. This plan, in brief, involved
the transfer of the stock held by the
majority Of the stockholders, agreeing
to the Hospital sale, to Rev. DR.. Swope
and his associates, who were prepared
TO transfer the cash for the shares, and
at Yesterdays meeting about $50 OF the
100 shares were so transferred. The
old Board of Directors, consisted
OF d. c. List, II. X. List, DR.. ;. l.. Jep-
son, j. j. Jones, j. l.. Hughes, Z. C..
Dalzcll and c. d. Hubbard. These
resigned in succession, and Rev. K. K.
swope, Morri, Horkheimcr, y. b. Scott,
II. NJ Russell, W. f. Stifel, II. +. Ben
rens and w. 4. Wilson, representing the
Hospital Association, were chosen TO
hll their places. With the election OF
this new board, the ownership aud con-
troll Of the property passed into the
hands Of the Hospital people, and
.all danger OF the sale being
legally disturbed was at an end. The
minority stockholders, who have not IL
exceed ten shares, will be powerleSs "a
act in the matter. The new Board OF
Directors formally withdrew the prop
erty from public sale, and the work OF
preparing it for hospital purposes will
now be m. dertaken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
A MOTHERS CRIME.
sac STRIKES HsS GELD TWICE Wis :
EATGHE7.
sTs.isd ara Locsti UE-sErglsrs Maze aa-t I
E-st Et=s.lls-Ssl, % Ial-1hs Reg
ulaf Ponce RTuns

About Two O'Clock yesterday after
noon the yeU> aud scream, OF small
toy. ,u evident agony. attracted the a.
teat,on Of people 10 the vicinity Of
what = known - the ''oid iaii,' on
Market street. and soou a crowd was
col ected in The rear 81 that place, in
alley C. The trouble was ia the lower
part " house iu the rear % No. 9il
Market street, occupied by "a man named
Mabley, sarah H. wiir and their three
children. The woman. who has the
reputation OF being d yvritaO.r virago,
had struck her ten-year-O.d son twice IA
the face with Ratchet. the first blow
being with the pole Of the weapon.
which inflicted serious brui>c ana
knocked out tooth. The second blow
was with the edge Of the hatchet and
cut cash on the upper part OF the
right cheek, penetrating 10 the bone.
Neighbors interiereO aud sent word 70
police headquarters. and Officer Crelgh-
ton went zap and put the woman under
arrest. removing her 10 the City Hall IN
the patrol wagon. A charge ot disor-
DERBY conduct Was put opposite her
name.
The family lived az the County In
Urinary for several years, aud are de-
scribed as being depraved 20 the last
degree. Officer Creighton, who had
charge o. the In6rmary az the time,
SAYS the woman has repeatedly threat
eued % ki'I the boy, and would have
done 10 long ago had she not been inter
.ered with 1t is probable . serious re-
suit would have resulted yesterday had
the woman been allowed 20 ply the
Ratchet much longer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
Manual Training.

The Raleigh, y. c. papers speak en-
Enthusiastically Of the new manual train
iug school al that place. in charge Of
Mr.. Charles c. Hook. formerly Of this
city. Mr.. Hook is quoted Is follows:
The school IS now in active operation
and I'm exeriing every influence to reach
as many scholars as ! can. am now teach
ing about 800 scholars dav. The girls and
boys take drawing lessons. while the
higher grade boys take shop work and
study the principles OF construction and
learn the use of tools. The work OF the
higher grade girls is similar to that Of our
eastern schools Of design. They row take
simple line drawing which Will be followed
later by sketching from nature, and orig
inal designing The lower grade girls
take free hand drawing Of every dcscrip-
ton, drawing from models and copies. The
lower grade boys do about the same, but
are given u thorough course in lettering.
The high grade boys take regular mechani-
cal and architectural drawing, and Use in
struments for same. The boys drawing
room has the appearance OF 4 large eastern
architects Office, and the shops look like q
complete manufacturing institution
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-03
nnrrlar. in ka.t wheeling.

The burglars who lately began opera
{ .Ous iu Wheeling continue their Cccu-
patton without restraint.
Sunday night they visited East Wheel
Ing. and are known 10 have been IL
four different places during the night.
AT the residence OF Peter Erb, No. 80
Sixteenth street, they bored q hole
through door. but were heard by a
servant and frightened away. At the
residence OF Robert Luke, No. % Eff
teenih street, but square from Mr..
Erb's house. they effected an entrance
into the house. went into Mr.. Luke'S
sleeping apartment. and proceeded 10
20 through his clothes. They took a
two dollar Din and some papers from
his vest, and picked up his trousers,
but got them wrong end up, and the arti-
cies falling from the pockets aroused
people In the house and the burglars
took flight.
The thieves were heard al TWO other
localities in the same neighborhood, but
in neither case was their visit success
full. There was also an attempted burg
larry iu the nth ward, Friday night,
which has not yet been reported in the
papers.