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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
Tho American Seaman.

In the United States navy the rela-
tons between seaman and officer have
in them some touches of democracy.
The clean, civil, sober, capable seaman
is treated with n high degree of consid-
Grafton, and by the system of merit
marks that prevail in the service he OBJ
tains frequent leave and is certain of
promotion. Within twenty-five years
there has been a vast improvement in
the conduct of seamen, and Jack ashore
is now not always bent on a debauch.
An old naval story illustrates Jack as
he was. Peterson, able seaman, had
obtained leave, and the officer. gives
him parting admonition to keep sober
and return on time. Peterson hears it
oil in respectful silence, and then,
touching his hat, says: please, sir,
then, why should go ashore?"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
Rcatly-AIade Clothes.

In spite of the marked Improvement
in tho method of cutting rcady-madc
clothes, men above six feet in height
still find it exceedingly difficult to be
fitted in made-up garments. There arc
plenty of coats and trousers for men
with abnormal abdomens, but very few
coats and trousers for men with un-
usually long legs and arms. The shirt
makers pay no heed to any measure
mcnt save that of the neck, and the six
footcr whose neck measurement is be-
low sixteen inches finds the sleeves Of
the ready-madc shirt nearly half way
to his elbows. Shocmal1era do better
man wearing shoe anywhere below
eleven may be fitted at almost any
price. The cheapest shoes, though run
ming as high as twelve, are nearly all
too broad for slender feet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
Old and Young.

There is no surer antidotc for the cf-
feet which time has over us all, in max
ing our age evident, than II young heart.
81 should like to live to be us old as
you are. grandmamma," said little
Helen. but | don't want to be rs old us
Aunt Susan, ccer!"
WHY, why" said grandmamma, look
ing over her spectacles. what do you
mean. my dear child? Your Aunt Susan
isa great many years younger than l
ami''
~ don't see how that can be-" said
Helen. much perplexed. "You always
remember the plays you had when you
were little girl; but when asked
Aunt Susan one day she said: For
PHYS sake. child. you don't expect me
TO remember any of the games had as
little girl It's so long ago I've for
gotten whether ever played nnyr"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
THOUGHT 1T WAS SUNDAY.
An Edgar County Man Makes 70 Queer
Mistake.

Mistake.
One of the farmers living not far from
this city, says the Kansas Qll.) Jour-
nal, is never idle when there is any
thing to do, and was greatly annoyed
one evening lately on learning that
Z through some mistake in his calcutta
tons he had lost an entire days work
on his farm. Through some unknown
influence he awollc on Friday morning
with the idea that the day was Satur-
day firmly impressed on his mind, and
the children were kept out of school
and all of Saturdays work done Sat-
urday morning, the family, utter the
necessary work had been performed,
put on their best clothes, and the day
was given over to rest and quiet. Oc-
casionally neighbour would pass with
q wagon laden with corn or some other
marketable product. and the object Of
our sketch, who believes that six days
diligcnt work should be followed by n
day OF rest, would breathe n silent
prayer for the full forgiveness of his
misunderstanding ncighbors. Thus mat
tcrs quietly proceeded until in tho even
ing, when one OF the neighbours chill
drcn happened in, and being struck
with the Sabbath-lilSc appearance of
everything remarked: whats the
matter with you folks? What arc you
all dressed up for? This amt Sunday"
Our friend was dumfounded when he
learned that he had lost an entire days
work, and, cXcusing himself to the
young lady, he hustled off, changed his
Sunday clothes for his everyday APP
parel, and pitched into tho yvorl. on
dcavoring TO make up for lost time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
THE ROANOKE TIMES WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 81, 1891.

dcrs and greatness possible unto
him, If he will but fall down
and worship each particular can
didate. Of course these things
grow monotonous to us, MS we look on
and see how the game is played year
after year, but there is something
percnnially interesting after all in the
Kaleidoscope changes which occur rs
different individuals go through tho
same experiences which have en-
lightcncd their predecessors; and how
differently they all conduct themselves
under exactly similar conditions. OF
course every one of these gentlemen
wants to be favored with n command
ing position upon some one committee,
so that he may best serve his constitu-
cnts; and also upon some other COM
mittec, in n minor position. Thus the
northwestern and Mississippi valley
statesmen want to be members of the
committee on rivers and harbors. so
that they may enhance legislation for
their people by securing appropriations
for the improvements of waterways of
commerce. Gentlemen from the new
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
THE MUTUAL FRIEND.
A Great Factor in tho Love Making OF
South America.


All the love making in South America
must be carried on through n third per-
son. If youth desires to marry he
does not speak of it to tho girl whom ho
wishes for n wife, but to his own father
The latter, if he approves, goes to tho
father of tho young lady and tho two
discuss the matter together. Each tells
the other what he will do for tho younp
folks, and between them n contract is
drawn up respecting settlements and nil
such things.
The intending bridegroom is not nor.
mitted to see his fianceo for n moment
before the wedding. Al soon MS that
event has taken place there is n we'd
ding breakfast, and, usually without the
formality of n preliminary tour. the
couple settle down to living. either in
an establishment of their own or more
often in the house of the parents of tho
bride or the groom.
One drawback about marriage in
South America, says the Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette, is that in taking a girl
to wife it is apt to be considered n mnt-
ter of course that the young man mar
ries her whole family also. He has no
occasion for surprise or disgruntlemcnt
If, together with his bride, fifteen or
twenty people como to share his house
hold and domestic comforts, including
all her available relatives and their
servants.
These Latins are very clannish race,
and n father is apt to DC willing TO
adopt raft of sisters and cousins and
aunts, not to mention Il mothcr-in-law,
rather than have his son or daughter
leave the family roof. 1t is due to the
strength of family attachment among
them that hotels in South America arc
only for strangers from afar; the ma
tivcs always find hospitablc entertain
ment among the kindred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
ANTS AS ARCHITECTS.

Surprising Intelligence Displayed by tho
Insects.
All sorts of wonderful stories are told
of the works of ants and especially of
their engineering powers. 1t is of
course within the knowledge of the
most casual observers, says the Brook
Ign Eagle, that the ant is n most sur
prising insect in point of what we call
intelligence, and its simpler fcats arc
amusing to all. One of the most recent
incidents we have seen related of the
ants power in the way of engineering,
planning and building is that which is
credited to Glasgow source. A pastry
cook in that city found his shop invaded
by colony of ants, who toasted night
~ on the dclicacics deposited on n GER
tain shelf. After cudgcling his brain
for some time in order to discover q
plan for stopping the dcprcdations of
the active insects he resolved to Law Il
streak of molasscs around the tray
containing the coveted food. In due
time the ants came forth in their hun
drcds, and were led toward the feast
by their chief. On reaching the line
scouts were then sent out to survey
and eventually the word of command
was passed round, and instantly the
main body of the ants made for n
part of the wall where the plaster had
been Broken by nail. Here each
snatchcd up tiny piece of mortar and
returned to the spot indicated, where
their burdens were deposited upon the
molasscs. BY this means and after an
infinite amount of labor bridge was
formed, and the triumphant army
marched forward to partalsc of the
fruits of victory, the baker meanwhile
standing by filed with wonder.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
iMPRovlsING A DRESS SUIT.
An Americans Experience In London
Theater.

An Americans Experience In London
Theater.
about eight years ago." said an
American traveller, ~ was in London,
Eng. One day | bought u stall to sec
Patti at the Royal. A stall corresponds
to our boxes. When the evening came
took the ladies around and walked in
Mt the door. But ! did not get far
You cannot come in here said the
doorkeepcr.
Why not?' I asked, in surprise;
here arc my seat tickets
Well, you cannot enter, he replied,
dccisively; your coat is frocls, and
nothing but dress suits are allowed
IL expostulated. told him that my
hotel was long way off and that the
ladies would be greatly disappointed. |
was an American and did not know the
rule of the thcatcr
Finally he told me to go into the
drcssing-room, where the attendants
might be able to fix me out all right.
II went, expecting to pay two or
three crowns for the loan of coat.
Tho fellow looked ut me a second,
whipped n pin from his lapel and pinned
my coattails back, and found myself
in evening dress!
II gave the man half crown"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

tention paid to statesman just fresh
from the daisies and cowslips and butter
cups Of far-off home. lfyou or were so
circumstanced that our society should
be sought by Mr.. Mills. Mr.. Springer,
Mr.. Crisp, Mr.. Bynum, Mr.. Hatch, Mr..
McMillin or Mr.. Wilson, it is just pos
sible that we, too. that Is you and |,
might become somewhat inflated. View
ing the situation from this standpoint,
have never joined with the crowd of
scribblers who bicnnially write sarcas-
tic screeds concerning new members Of
congress with hayseed in their hair and
presidential bees in their hats Never.
theless 1t is true that some new mem
bers do appear most awkwardly pom
pons in their greatness during the
speakership contests They arc visited
by all OF the candidates. and by the
friends OF the candidates. They are
promised whatever places they want on
important committees. Each aspirant,
either directly or 10y proxy. takes the
new member mp into an exceeding high
mountain npd showeth Kim all the won-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
reminlno supers,ltlon.

The elevator in one Of the big news
paper offices was filed with men. One
woman, fashionably dressed, was a
passenger. Next her stood q hunch-
back-nn aged man, mcanly dressed
and shrinking as far as possible out of
notice. The woman looked at him with
thoughtful air as if weighing vast pos
sibilities. Suddenly she leaned over and
with the tip of her white-glovcd finger
daintily touched the hump of her neigh
Dor. What was that for?" one man
asked another in an undertonc. Don't
you know? For luck, was the answer.
Touch hunchback and bring good
fortune is one of womnn's pet supersti-
lions"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
California BnrInrs.

In boring nrtesian wells on the Pa
cific coast great depths are reached be-
fore striking water, AT Jaral and
Monclara the wells IRE 1886 and $50
feet in depth. The supply is mex
haustiblc. but the water has to DC
pumped. In Texas water has been
struck ut 2,03l feet Mt Haskell. 1870
ut Longfcldcr and l,0O3 ut Spofford
The water is good, but it did not flow
in August. In the California desert
water was struck in one well at II
depth OF i,4o0 feet and another at $50
feet, bat IL was braekiSh.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
RAILROADS
N s : !: w AoTfo|ksWesternRR

eonHDoLE IN EFFECT DECEMBER O, 1881.
wEsrBouND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
s'<o u m i9r Radford, Pulaski, Bristol; also for
niueneld, Pocahontas, Elkhorn, Clinch VAL
by DIVISION and Louisville via Norton.
niman eleepers to Memphis and New Or
1o.ah osns ana 70 Louisville via Norton
A''" q M Ior Nadfordand interim diato stations.
s,r NO connection beyond = n
oio I po ~ ior hadford, Pulaski, Bristol Con-
hheSts at Kadford for Blucfieid and Poca.
T Sbntas. Pullman Shoppers to Memphis via
Ttn, =, and - E1sTBouND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
ta cH NJ LOT Shonandonh; no Connection beyond
i~'ov j.. m; Ior Iiagerstown. Pullman sieepera to
Ncw ork Via Harrisburg and Philadelphia
iil2 =. IN; for Hagerstown. Pullman aleepcrs To
ashington Via Shenandoah ,Junction and IN
con Now ork via Harrisburg.
o:oU a. m. for Petersburg and Ricbmond
izao p. m. daily for Richmond md Norfn,l, pny
,o man parlor car to Norfolk VI
6:O6 p M for Lynchburg: no conn,ct,o, ,,o,o,a
sleeper TO Norfolk and Lynehbnrc to u1 R1cha
chn zen valley ID ysion-Lcaves Blueacld daily
ton, Louisville and points on E. u N. r. r.
North Carolina Divlsion-Lcave Pulaski, da,,v
1:OO u. IN. for 1vanhoc and 1890 D. m. for Ivan
noe and Gossan and $40 u. M (cxccnt Snn
day. for Betty Baker
office or to w RI kEVDfTI i,SAos
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke. Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

weave piece of the quartcr-inch strips
Forts, towers, monuments, windmills,
lighthouses. pigcon-houscs, pipc-organs
are some of the more elaborate things
which can be made from this material
when the children become skillful in
handling it.
Among kitchen things, try the rolling
pin (scc Fig. ~, potato mashcr, quart
cup with handle, the wash-board Gig.
81. tub, wringer and bench. The music
roll Gig. g. suggests n flute or horn,
both very simple. Excellent fireworks
can be made, as fire-craclers (for
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
FLO. l. CENTER TABLE.

ratner UliicuIt.
Hold tho strip (glazed side out) with
the left thumb and finger Moistcn tho
right thumb and finger n little. so rs to
take the stiffening out of the end of the
strip, then begin and roll us tightly and
smoothly as possible. When once
started it is easier, to keep the roll
straight if the left thumb and finger do
the rolling while the right ones guard
the ends of the little cylinder.
Make number of these, and before
attempting the variety of things pos
sible, let Il great deal of play come in
with them, calling them rolls of oil
cloth or carpet. spools of thread, cans of
vegetables or fruit, ETC., all of which Of
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

square table. the legs of four of
these rolls. the top square Of
stiff paper. Or it may be n
round center table (sce Fig. y, the con-
struction of which is clearly shown in
the cut. Make the legs of strips one
inch wide, using two for each leg.
Other pieces of furniture are II sofa,
writing desk, bcdstead, cradle, easel,
and chairs and stools of various shapes
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

(Sec Figs. 9 and
81. In rustic de-
signs, the table,
bench. C Il air S,
summer or boat
h o Il S e, 4 + C h,
bridge, or urn for
growing flowers
IN Il y b c made.
Use pieces Of
stiff paper f o r
the scat of the
bench, the roof
of the house and
the top of the
- l.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

Comfort" he said. do You love me?"
do I, Henderson? Look in my eyes
and sec," said Comfort:
Dear Comfortl" he sighed as he
drew her to him. Sweet Comfort
solid Comfort!l"
n. B.-She weighed one hundred and
eighty pounds.-Jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

Si6 ~ ioii, stilNi
w t h q coarse
pin or pencil
point push out
one end into the
conical S II Il p C.
then in t o the
other end glue
one of the round
sticks S nc Il as
we used in the
pea-work.
II h C tapering
sides of the lad
der. wash board,
8 e c.s a W Il n q
canp-stool a r C
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
II So. WIhx2

Mr.. Oldboy-Do you believe matches
are made in Ileavenp
Mr.. Newlymarried-Id do. indeed.
Mr.. Oldboy-Then how the deuce can
they ship them all the way TO St Louis
and sell them five boxes for n dime?--
Judge
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
FIG. 6. MUSIC ROLL.

at right angles to any surface. Here,
as elsewhere in kindergarten work,
taste in the choice Of colors and neat
ness in doing the work are we'll repaid.
Farm and Home
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

fer n fine chance
TO play "store, :"
one of the most
fasci n n ii n 6. as
we'll as the most
! n S tru C ii We of
plays.
One of the sim
pie t Ii in gs to
~ q 1, N l.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30


70 o t lengths.
They must DC
rolled into tight
rolls or cylin-
dcrs, and the
ends pasted SO
they will not
unroll. This is
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
FunS FOR CHILDREN,
Pretty Things That Can he Made OF Col
ored Paper Strips.

Paper strips in many colors may be
bought in kindergarten supplies, or
may sometimes be found in large guam
titles Mt printing houscs-the waste
from cutting large sheets. They usu-
ally come twenty-four inches long and
half or q quarter of an inch wide.
The glazed popcrs are prettiest for the
rolling. First try tho pieces in one
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30

m Id Ike the FLO. ). WAsII-BOARD.
old-fashioned lamp-lighters, by holding
the strip slanting as You roll, tapping it
more or less, as you want the slope to
be sudden or gradual. The telescope
and easel are two articles suggested by
strips rolled in this way
Glue or strong mucilagc is necessary
for fastening these rolls side 10y side or
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
Az Young f.yes SEQ 1t.

Aunt Jane What n disgraceful spec
tacle those two tipsy men are making
of themselves
Robbie Yes. n pair of spectacles,
anniie- = Harrei's Young People
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-30
FIG. 4. ROLLING PIN.

which You roll in DIT of thread when
you bcgin), Roman candles and sky
rockets. For the rockets make the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-02
A GOLDEN oPpoRTUNITY.

You all want chance to make money. You
are all looking for golden opportunities Tor good
the chance OF an existence. The Cheriton Car
den Company is selling acres on Mydenbauer
Bay, across Lake Washington, directly Opposite
TO fesler avenue, for less than town lots re
going at the same distance from the city Under.
stand single acre will make twelve OF these lois
Ibis Is fruit and garden land which we are
offering. Transportation facilities are the best
The stesrner touches within 100 yards OF the gar
cens SIX times day. and the great Lake Wash
ingtcn Belt Line now building runs right
through them. This is one of the grand open
ings OF lifetime. The chance may never come
again Call and see US aud We viii explain
MASTERS TO you. Go on one of the free excursions
to the gardens and you will be charmed I.Ven
lonsway q Co, F0S Front street. over Stevar, q
Holmes, and +. A. Gardner, coo second street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-02
Cordray's New Theater.

"Rosedale" will be the attraction at
Cordray's this week. The play has afforded
amusement to tens of thousands, and still
possesses sufficient meritorious qualities
to amuse tens of thousands more. Law
renee Barrett scored one of his greatest
triumphs in this drama, and Mr.. Clement
will no doubt sustain the character of
Elliot Gray with Justice to the creation
and triumph to himself Miss Agnes
Lane will prove happily cast as Lady Flor
ence May, and Miss Mamie Gilroy as Rosa
Leigh. THE Rife Ball" will present manv
amusing situations, and is sure to win the
approval of Seattle theater goers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-02
A Boys Marrow Escape.

Charlie Baxter, 11-year-old son of the
late Major H. C. Baxter, of the Bellevue
hotel, fell off of Halls wharf at the foot of
Wall street yesterday. He had on a pair
of rubber boots, but with great presence
Of mind he kicked. them off, and swan to a
pile, to which he chung until rescued bv
men who heard his cries for help.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-02
REAL ESTATE SALES.
Transactions for the Year Foot
Up $5,677, 573.81.
ANOTHER AUCTION SALE HELD.
Second Sale by the L. H. Orimth Com
pany--Record Of tho Week-Trsns-
fers Below the Average.

Real estate transactions from January l,
1891, to date are s.. 81, 573.s1. The number
of deeds recorded during the past week was
256, and the amount aggregated $21S,37.
Following is the record of the week by days:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-02
A Confidential Lettor
Economical Parents

Who really like to buy $500 worth of goods for r p
CASH, should be on hand bright and early IL
morning
The Somerset reporter., 1891-07-02
FOURTH OF JuGY

We put him to bed In his little nightgown.
The worst battered yonngster there was In the
town.
fei lac said Us he opened his only we'll eye
Rah. rah. Tor the Jolly old Fourth OF Julyr
Two thumbs and eight fingers with lin, were
tied up
On his head was bump like an upside down
cup.
And his smile was distorted. his nose all awry
From the Joys ofthe glorious Fourth Of July.
We were glad. he had started abroad with the
sun,
And all day had lived In the powder and fun;
While the boom Of the cannon roared up to the
sky
To salute Young Americas Fourth OF July
SAID we glad all the pieces were there,
As We plastered and bound them with tender
est care.
But out OF the wreck came the words, with a
sigh
II tomorrow was only the Fourth OF July!"
He will grow ali together again. never fear.
And be ready 10 celebrate freedom next year;
Meanwhile all his friends are most thankful
there lies,
A craekerless twelvemonth 'tSixt Fourth OF
Julys
We kissed him good night on his powder
spccked face,
We laid his bruised hands softly down In their
place.
And he murmured, as sleep closed his one open
eye.
II wish every day was the Fonrth of Julylr
NJ. Phelps Dawson.