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The National tribune., 1891-03-26
Too Fresh, Even.
[Jlunsey's Igcsklyl

Little Edith ION Miss Oldgold's lap)-Why,
Miss Oldgood. you're not very old. are you?
Miss OldgOId (blushug yioIentlyl-No, In
deed. child but why do you ask?
Little Edith-Ma said you were old as tho
hills; but don't b'Iieye it, for / rubbed my
hand on your cheek just now, and the paint is
still fresh.
The National tribune., 1891-03-26
RetributiOn.

tChicIgO Tribune
Plumber-YOu're one OF those chaps that are
always writing smart things about the size of
plumbers bills, amt yOu2
Squibbler-Why, i
Plumber thought so. The bill for this
lob, sir, will be S324.65.
The National tribune., 1891-03-26

baltimore AmsTieGn.l
Pools rhymes with fools, aud generally the
two are sold together.
The National tribune., 1891-03-26
Tariff Pictures.

The duty on Brussels carpet Is A cents
square yard aud 40 per cent. al valOrem. At
as cents value square yard this would DO
Ga cents
The National tribune., 1891-03-26
IN TIE HOWD4H,
Hunting The TrumpetGr in The JangleS
Of siam.
ny 1u,uT. T. DIX ROLES, U. s. n.
- NE Carital citv al

lIE Capital city Of
Siam. Bangkok, is
situated on bo,h banks
OF a river ab0ut the
size Of the Hudson at
New York, and 10
miles from lis mouth.
ID is a sluggish, tropi-
cal river, the palm and
bauyan trees and tho
banana bushes grow
ing into the water SO
The National tribune., 1891-03-26

camps when they were stampedcd in tho forest
The plans had an been laid several days IN adj
vance. and the hunters were only waiting our
arrival TO commence. We waited i'm camp long
enough 10 discuss a good dinner and to have
laid before US the plan Of action.
ITO BE- continued
The National tribune., 1891-03-26

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE Is the only
champion the soldiers haze among he great pa
pers Of The country. The best Icay to help aH
veterans is By getting IL more sa5seribera
The National tribune., 1891-03-26

yet some was advertised IN yesterdays after
noon paper at 45 cents.
The National tribune., 1891-03-26
Pool, and FOOLS.

The tariff is not so much OF q tax as it was
about election time chr
The National tribune., 1891-03-26
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The National tribune., 1891-03-26
WANTED--ADDRESSES.

VVTANTEp-Bv George j.. Lemon, Washington, ID. G.
w The present address of William NJ. Martin,
formerly OF co. q, Su Ohio and las of Joplin. No.
5fL-1G
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
The United States Navy.

Only about twenty-five United States
ships, exclusive of the revenue cutters
and the training squadron, are now in
commission, but it is estimated that five
years hence there will be forty-ninc
ships available for active service, and
that of these only three or four will be
of the Anticipated types that now make
mp the bulk of the navy. Before that
time arrives, however, there will be q
vast change in the makeup of various
squadrons- The Asiatic squadron in
particular will have got itself new
outfit Several of the vessels on tina,
station have been kept there for years
past chiefly because they were unfit for
the voyage home across the Pacific.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
a Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman. young man Of
Burlington, Ohio, states that he had
been under the care of two prominent
physicians, and used their treatment
until he was not able to get around
They pronounced his case to be Con-
sumption and incurable. He was per-
suadcd to try Dr. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, and
at that time was not able to walk across
the street without resting. He found,
before he had used half of dollar bot
tie, that he was much better; he con
tinucd TO use it and is to-day enjoying
good health If you have any throat,
lung Or chest trouble; try it, We guar
antee satisfaction. Trial bottle free at
Budwell, Christian & Barbec's drug
store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
AN INGENIOUS DEVICE.
A Wonderful Machine Intended to Deteot
New Comets.

A Wonderful Machine Intended to Deteot
New Comets.
western astronomer had invented q
device for capturing comets without the
trouble of sitting up all night to hunt
Tor them. He is going to discover them
by an Ingenious combination of ma
'chinery and chemistry. His telescope
is to be set going in such way as to
sweep large section of the heavens
automatically, and when it comes face
to face with comet, no matter how
faint, the machine will sound an cleo
trio bell in his sleepingrootn.
This wonder, says the Toledo Blade,
Is to be performed by the MD of the re-
Gently discovered element, selcniuIn
The light from an object in the field of
view is made to fall upon n prism, back
of which Is metal diaphragm with
Sits corresponding to the post tons OF
the three hydrocarbon bands that char
actcrize the spcctra of comets and of
them only Hence the light from any
other object is Intercepted by the bars,
but that from comet passes between
them and then falls upon sclcnium
cell that connects with battery and
alarm. The affair is simple enough
when one understands it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
The Iron Belt Building and Loan
Association
OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, s25, 900, 900.
OFFICERS:

PhEsIDENT-GEN. FITZHUGH LEE,
Ex-Governor of Virginia.
1sT VICE PRESIDENT = PEYTON L..
TERRY, President Roanoke Trust,
Loan and Safe Deposit Co.
I'D VICE PRESIDENTS. w. JAMESON,
Secretary and treasurer Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Co.
SEcRErARY-JOHN OFT, late Cashier
City Bank of Richmond.
TREAsURER-J. C. DAVENPORT, CAST.
Ter Commercial National Bank, Roa.
nokc, Va.
GENERAL CouNsEI--Hon. C. A. Nc
HUGH. Counsellor-at-Law, late OF
Charleston, S. C.
GENERAL. MANAGER OF AGENCIEs-D
B. JESSE, late of Lexington, Ky.
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, 1891-07-30
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, in
fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy
life. Thousands are searching for it
daily, and mourning because they find
it not. Thousands upon thousands OF
dollars are spent annually by our peo-
pie in the hope shat they may attain
this boon. And yet it may be had by
all. We guarantee that Electric Bitters
if used according to directions and the
use persisted in, will bring you good
digestion and GUST the demon Dyspepsia
and install instead Eupepsy. We recon-
mend Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia and
all diseases of Liver, Stomach and Kid.
neys. Sold at SOC. and S!.OO per bottle
by Budwell, Christian & Barbec, drug
giStS. tu-thu-Sat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

Old papers for sale at The Times office,
10 cents a hundred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

1. TNSTALLMENT STOCK. - Mem
bcrship foo, 81 per share, which carries
the stock the first month, after that the
monthly dues are 60 cents per share.
2. PAID UP INTEREST BEARING
STOCK.-S50 per share (par value, 5000,
yielding dividend, payable semi-an-
nually, January /, and July 1, Of 6 per
cent. per annum, which is duly RENTED
by check to the shareholder.
3. The stock is expected to mature in
seven years from dato Of each series re-
spectivoly, the same being issued
monthly.
d. There is no investment anywhere
safer or more profitable than it's stock.
With the assets Of the Association in
vested in first mortgages on improve d
town real estate, duly insured for the
benefit of the Association, on basis
not exceeding so per cent. Of it's value.
as ascertained by appraisers who are
themselves stockholders Of the Associ-
alton, while the debt Of the member
borrowing is being curtailed every
month Of it's existence, it is difficult to
conceive of safer investment than it's
stock affords to the prudent investor.
Apply at Home Ofiice, ITO Jefferson
street, or to
JAMES r. TERRY, or to SIMMONS.
CARPENTER & TINSLEY, Roanoke,
Va. aprl0-1y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30

DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES.
Some of the most important companies
ornanized for the development of Roam.
oke and this section are:
Roanoke Development Co. 81, 100, 600
Virginia Development Co... 5000, 900
Buena Vista Land Co.. ....... 300. 600
liz Land Companies, ......... 100000
This list is in no sense complete
one. 1t is given To show the diversity
of industries in Roanoke. Scores OF
enterprises, employing capital OF from
Is. QUO to s25, 900, 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, 1891-07-30
Bucklen,s Aruica saive.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. tetter, chapped 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
& Barbee1 tn, sat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
THE ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT COM.
PANY.
PAN

Another Of the valuable industries Sc
cured by tho Roanoke DEVELOPMENT
Company is tho Virginia Blanket Mills,
manufacturers Of WOODEN blankets OF ali
grades, spinners of yarn, and scourers
and sorters of wool. These mills will
secure the pick of the fleeces of South
west Virginia, where the sheep-raising
industry is developing more rapidly and
more probably than in any other part
OF the United States. Manufacturers
OF hne cloths should seize the opportu-
nifty to locate in the midst OF wo. :
raising country and close to their yarn
supplies. For further information ad.
dress,
ARLINGTON GILPlN,
General Manager Roanoke Develop.
mont COmnanv ROannlsn Va
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-30
ROAhOKE'S WONDERFUL RECORD
The Story of Its Growth Briefly
Told.

"A City of Over $4,000 People. With MILL
ions I'm IL Great Variety of Industries.
What Has Been Done and What is
Still Doing for the Upbuilding of the
Center of virginin's Industrial Dew ell
opment.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

Speaking Of cranks," said Mr.. Nc
Milin, of Tennessee, 1T would almost
seem that to accomplish anything re-
markable in this world it is necessary
10 become what we call a crank
That is. a man must become a special-
list. But does it pay1 Is it the best
use a man can be put too Is it the
ideal of intellectual manhoodl
II have a cousin in Tennessee who Is
a harmless crank. He has been fool
ing with the sun and the time O. day
until he seems TO be pretty well known
by the experts even here in New York
He put his name in the light shade OF
the " on a watch dial so it could not
be seen with the naked eye.
''He made a chronometer so perfect
that it can be put in the oven and
baked. taken oct and be frozen in an
ice cream freezer, then boiled and dur
ing the entire process it would not only
keep on running, but wouldn't vary a
twentieth of "a second in time. New
York Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27
Awkward Occurrences. at Court.

Awkward contretemps happen at
court sometimes, as well as everywhere
else. Years ago one Of the Earls of
Gainsborough, who had the habit Of
kicking his shoes of at dinner, had
done it, as usual. and when the queen
rose TO leave the room he fished under
the table TO try and Gov them. but
il vain. and he was Obliged TO get up
and open the door for her majesty in
his stocking feet"
Another thing happened not long
ago. but the name Of the unlueky man
win not be given. Somebody was en-
tertaining one Of the princesses at din
ner with a good story. at which she
laughed heartily. and the queen turned
and asked what she was so amused at
The story teller repeated it, Of course.
but il was not approved Of and the
queen said, IN a very severe way we
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27
Two Places Named Jinksvins.

Merchant wish to transport some
goods to Jinksville and
Railroad Official Crascibly-Wen,
why in thunder don't you go to the
freight Department.
Merchant-It's a large quantity of
goods, and | wish to inquire about
rates.
Oficial-Go to the freight depart
ment | say. Whatever the rates are
you'll pay 'em or keep your goods at
home. No reductions to you or any
one else. Hear that9 Clear out now.
Merchant-The Jinksville mean il
not In this state, but the Jinksville
over the line. There Is a rival road
running there. you know, and ! can
easily
Oficial-Sit down, my dear sir, sit
down and let's talk il over. James,
bring the gentleman a cigar. Henry,
bring the gentleman a glass of cham.
payne. George. tell the president one
Of our most valued patrons is here
New York Weekly.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

She SAYS sh. English. and she must
be, for her accent is decidedly Cock
ney. She says she's the seventh
daughter of q seventh daughter. with
no sons be weeu but such a run of
girl babies "a little less credible. Her
tents are . , i'm the shelter of a clump
oftrees O. NoStrand avenue. Brook
Ign, just eyond tine boulevard. There
are only Two Of them. for she hasn't a
numerous following.
But there Is IA wagon with bravery Of
fresh paint and varnish that is a verita-
BILE house on wheels One tent Is a
parlor, or perhaps one should say a
throne room. II has a gay hammock
slung in it and gay mats on the board
floor.
Queen Patience has black curly hair
and dark eyes. and she wears a scarlet
gown. She has "a scarlet kerchief over
her head, and ,he looks picturesque,
though her employment IS not royal;
when she's not telling fortunes she's apt
TO be washing
She has "a tub uUt az doors under a
maple Really, was liugs not such bad
work when the tTlry winds rustic the
leaves and the locusj~aud erasshoppers
are vocal; for. alas, the times change
and faith grows dim. and IFS not now
such very profitable work to lift the
veil Of the future New York Re
cOrder
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27
John o'Groat's House.

In the reign Of James ~ of Scotland
John O'Groat and his two brothers-
Malcolm and Gavin-arrived at Cath
ness and bought the lands Of Warse
and Dugisby, on the beach at the
mouth of Penland Firth, the north
eastern extremity Of the mainland Of
Scotland In time their families in
creased until there were eight house
holds Of the same name. They lived
as neighbors in the greatest peace and
amity, holding an annual festival in the
same house. At last the question Of
precedence among the younger
members and they disputed as to who
should sit near the head of the table or
enter the room first.
Old Johnny O'Groat was made arbi-
traitor of the dispute. He promised
that before the next meeting he would
settle the question TO the satisfaction of
all concerned. Accordingly he built an
eight sided house in which to hold the
annual dinner. This octagonal house
was fitted with door and a window on
each side and a round table in the cen
ter of the room. 50 that the head of
each family Of the O'Groats might enter
by bis door and sit at a table
which was practically without a
head" This famous house was situated
about a mile and a half W of the
point Of land called Dugisby Head.
The site Of the house is now marked
only by some grass covered mounds
st. Louis Republic.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

Some idea of the magnitude of the
postal service may be gathered from
the fact that the combined length of the
railway postal routes of the country is
la, 557 miles. while the transportation
of mails on those routes in 1890 reached
the enormous total of 1S6, 575, 3S4 miles
Germany. which comes next. only has
-. 522 miles and a total transportation
of 50, 2G7, 900 miles per annum.
But while our railway service is one
of great magnitude there are the star
route and steamboat services. which
extend over PSI, 792 miles, with a total
annual transportation Of over 1000
900. 600 miles. To carry OF successfully
this immense service requires the work
of over 80. 900 persons. The postal cor
nespondence of this country with for
eign lands falls a little below that OF
Germany. of the 80, 900, 900 pieces
sent abroad during 1890. 20, 900, 900 were
carried by vessels of foreign register. -
Chicago Mail.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

An Old Town lady had her faith IN
human nature somewhat shaken re-
Gently. A woman apparently in desti-
tute circumstance called on her. 70
companied by a daughter said to be in
consumption. The lady while out Of
the room for bread for her INDECENT
callers overheard the woman say to
her consumptive daughter why don't
you cough more7 You don't cough
half enough Augusta Me.) Journal
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27
LOVES FOREVER.


Then must we really part forever7~
Some rashly spoken word had chilled
her.
And scornfully she turned away
From the soft speech whose potent sway
Had evening after evening thrilled her.
Responsive 10 the plaintive plea
That certified his hearts endeavOr.
She glances az him disdainfully,
And cold as rolls the polar sea
Her voice pronounced the word For
evcri~
A sob! A moani With leaden feet
From the veranda he descended.
Trod r~uefully the murky street
Praying to ind a winding sheet,
And whatsoever with IL blended.
This woe must cease" he said, then laid
His hand upon a daggcr s~traightway:
A gasp! a shudder! ,hen the blade
Was pocketed. and tracks were made
Back toward the cruel maiden's gate
way.
A form rushed out. four arms did lock
As II they never meant to sever
A simultaneous llhial shock.
And twenty minutes hy The clock
Had marked The bound Of Loves for
ever
Boston Courier
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

A palindrome Is a line or phrase that
reads the same backward as forward
The Latin Isaguage is full of such lin
guistie freaks; the English has but few.
One at least is inimitable. IL represents
our first parent politely introducing
himself to Eve in these words; Madam,
I'm Adam"
The following phrase lacks but one
letter of being yer more remarkable
'Lewd did | live, evil did | dwell"
From the Latin we have, Roma tibi
subtle motibus hit amor Rome, love
viii come to you suddenly with VIC
lencel. Detroit Free Press.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

Here is a story told of Professor
Maria Mitchell. After Professor Mitch
ell resigned from VaSsar college she
went TO live in Philadelphia Two Of
her old pupils residing in the Quaker
City determined to call upon their for
mer professor Immediately. On the
way to the hotel where Miss Mitchell
was staying the two ladies debated
with themselves in what form it would
be better to put their inquiry. If they
asked for Professor Mitchell. the clerk,
not having had the superlative advan-
tages of Vassar, would probably say
that there was no such gentleman in
the house. On the other hand. how
could they so lower the dignity of their
dearly beloved psofessor by inquiring
If Miss Mitchell were at homei
The question was a s~tupendous one,
and after being argued pro and con it
was finally decided infavor of the miss.
The ignorance of the clerk was a fact,
and not to be gainsaid. Accordingly,
the ladies on reaching the hotel walked
up to the man at the desk and inquired
for Miss Mitchell. Much to their con
sternation they were told that there was
no such person in the house.
Il am sure she is here" said the
lady.
Pardon me, madame" replied the
urbane clerk, perhaps you have made
a mistake; your friend may be stop
ping at some other hotel"
No, she is here, and forthwith was
given a most accurate description of
the distinguished lady. Light began
to dawn in the mind Of the puzzled
young man.
II beg your pardon; you mean Pro
fessor Mitchell Certainly, she is stay.
ing with us. Your cardsf'-New York
Advertiser.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

In the infant class one Sunday the
lesson was about disobedience and is
punishment. Little children have to
mind, or they are not nice, said the
teacher. Older people have to obey
laws or be punished Do any Of you
know how older people are punishedr
Little Florence answered oh. yes, I
know The husbands scold the wives
and the wives scold the husbands -
New York Tribune
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

headquarters in the city Of New York
5.223 accidents resulting in serious or
fatal injuries; and 3.0s6 of these were
the results of fall. OF ~, 422 claims
paid by n accident company, ASIA
were for injuries received from falls. -
James X. Pitcher in Forum.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

| have "A clever defense Of gossip late
ly made out by a lady in a very few
words, III you cut us of from gossip, -
she affirmed. I'VE must fall back on
scandal There was much philosophy
and knowledge of human nature in that
Justin Mccarthy in Black and White
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

Gilhooly-This world is full Of miS
cry. The happiest mar is the who
Is never born.
Hostetter McGnns-Yes. bot thers
sn't M in a million that has sue .
EtrAak ~ luek Texas Siftiuo~
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27
August
Flower"

I had been troubled FIVE months
with Dyspepsia. The doctors told
me il was chronic. l had a fullness
after eating and a heavy load in the
pit Of my stomach. l suffered fire.
quently from a Water Brash of clear
matter. Sometimes a deathly Sick
ness at the Stomach would overtake
me. Then again l would have the
terrible pains of Wind Collie. At
such times / would try to belch and
could not. was working then for
Thomas McHenry, Druggist. Cor.
Irwin and Western Ave, Allegheny
City, Pa, in whose employ l had
been for sevenyears. Finally I used
August Flower, and after using just
one bottle for two weeks, was en-
tirely relieved of all the trouble. 1
can now eat things 1 dared not touch
before. Iwould like to refer you to
Mr.. McHenry, for whom / worked,
who knows all about my condition,
and from whom l bought the medi-
cine. live with my wife and family
at 80 James St, Allegheny City, Pa.
Signed, JOHN d. Cox. .
G. G. GREEN Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

Il saw a woman. spade in hand,
working out her poll tax as | came to
town this morning. said George W.
Jones. of Usage township 1T sorter
grated on my sense Of the eternal fit
ness of things. 50 | paid her tar for
her. Nevada (Mo) Mail
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27
Hs.,w III. Prairie Looks.

Have you ever e a western prairie
II not you might enjoy being there for
a month in summer. As on the ocean,
so on the prairie. there is usually a
breeze To partly compensate for the lack
Of shade Most prairies are slightly
rolling or hilly. having somewhat the
appearance OF "a sea with heavy waves,
and occasionally. browning one Of these
low swells. there is "A grove Of young
trees. Sometimes. however. not even
a shrub Is visible for many miles
Maurice Thompson in st. Nicholas.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

Twenty miles a day h a pretty good
foot journey, but N would have to
make even better time than that in
order to walk through the streets and
lanes of London and complete his trip
before the expiztion - four ~
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27
are not AZ all pleased, and left the
table. London Tit-Bits.


To the mob of gentlemen who write
with ease must now be added the mob
of ladies' Women, WHOM the last cen
tury would have left behind them a
chest full of letters. now consume their
literary energies in the production Of a
shelf ilil Of novels. But there are "A
thousand volumes { one book. a thou
sand echoes TO one voice. OF the crowd
of novels which annually issue from
the press scarcely one in a hundred
carries the reader out OF the beaten
track. Edinburgh Review.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-27

The most common form Of accident
Il a fail During the year ending April
20, 1897. there were reported at police