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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01
RAILROADS
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SCHEDULE IN EFFECT AUGUST 80, 1891.
wssTBouND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY
G55 q. III. for Bristol and intermediate stations
$50 u; m: for kadford, Pulaski, Bristol: also for
Blueneld, Pocahontas, Elkhorn, Clinch VAL
ley Division md Louisville via Norton
Pullman sleepers to Memphis and New Or
leans and to Louisville via Norton.
Clio p. IN. for Radford Pulaski, Bristol Con-
meets at Rsdford for Bluefcld and Poea-
hontas Pullman slccpcrs to Memphis via
Chattanooga.
NORTH AND EAsTBoUND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
630 q. IN. for Petersburg and Richmond.
l2:5O p. IN. for HagcrstOwn. Pullman slccpcrs 10
New York via Harrisburg and PHILADELPHIA
1915 p. IN. daily for Richmond and Norfolk Pull
man parlor car to Norfolk.
63o p m for Lynchburg; no connection beyond.
525 p. III. for Shenandonh; no connection beyond
l1:2c p. III. for Richmond and Norfolk Pullman
sleeper to Norfolk and Lynchburg to Rich
mond.
11:20 p. M. for IIagerstown. Pullman sleepers to
Washington via Shenandoah junction and TO
New York via Harrisburg.
Clinch Valley Divlsion-Lcaves Dlucncld daily
100 a. M. for Norton, and 1875 p. IN. for Nor
ton, Louisville and points on l.. s. N. II. r.
via Norton.
North Carolina Division-Lcavc Pulaski daily
200 o. m. for Ivanhoc and 1870 %. IN for Ivan
hoe and Gossan and 500 a. m. Except Sun
day. for Betty Baker.
For all additional information apply Mt ticket
office or to W. u. BEVILI,
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke. Va.
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other horses, but don't like them as
we'll as Oracle"
Here was the secret of Ivahs com
mand over horses She had confidence
In the animals and went up to them
without fear.
'Gracie knows me and she mods her
black head whenever speak to her.
continued the child. II never say cross
things to her. Uncle Sam told me to
say Gee up when want Oracle to 60,
and she minds mo like mind auntie.
When want Gracic to stop / say
Whoa md she stands still right away.
II want her to go one way 1 pull the
rein and she goes, and when 1 want her
to go the other way pull the other
rein"
This was Ivah's way of explaining the
uses OF the right and left rcins, and
am sure you will understand her with
out any assistance from me.
In the first place, children, in order to
command an animal you must show it
that you have more intelligence than It
has. This will soon give you the con-
fidcncc of the animal. To do this you
must walk boldly up to horse and
speak kindly to it. Don't be afraid, for
II you are, the horse will always be
timid and nervous when you approach
It, II you put your full confidence in a
horse it will return your trust and
readily come to mind you. 1t will feel
safe when you arc about, end you can
make it do just as you please, because
it will think you will protect 1t from
harm.
This is the only hard thing to learn
about driving IL horse; the rest Ia easy.
All you will have to do Is to follow the
advice Unclo Sam gave to Ivah and you
will have no trouble In managing q
horse just as well az she docs | won't
tell you who am, because am afraid
that Ivah will call mo tattlc-talc and
let me walk from the station the next
time call on her Aunt Mai and her
Uncle Sam.-N. Y. World.
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was OF your age, was ashamed of his
name. / suppose wo should 1.-Two lives
SO good that every body will approve Of
MS, and then our names will sound
good, wherever they arc hcartl.~
About this time our heroine was In
vited to spend night with girl Of
about her own age, tho daughter of q
merchant and an only child A sight
of the elegant dresses Of tho pcttod
child, the costly furnishings Of her
pretty chamber, sent Amanda Jinkum
home moro than ever disconnected, II
not positively envious For days sho
dawdled ut her work; jcrleed and
scolded little Willie while dressing him,
found fault with her ''big rcd hands, "
and referred to herself as 'tmonstrous
ugly giant"
More frequently than ever this dis
contented girl would speak out fret
fully: why can't we have things mort
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01
4 Good Way to Go.

"A certain farmer had an orchard of
very choice apple trees, which was
often visited by youthful raiders, who
were fondcr Of apples than of honesty.
On one night, when the farmer wns
watching in secluded spot for some
Of the suspected thieves, he was aston
ishcd to sec, proceeding cautiously in
the direction of his favoritc apple trees,
the well-lSnown son of n ncighbor.
"IIcy, Jack" cried the farmer, in sur
prise, ''whcrc are ye goin' to, my lad?"
Jack stopped abruptly, in utter dis
may. Then he turned and started for
the gnte. Going back, sir" he shout
ed.-Harpcr's Young People.
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nut, draw it through the top Of the
uppermost joined peanut, and tie the
thread, leaving it long enough to allow
this peanut to hang noarly to the bot
tom of tho two peanuts joining tho
feet; this last peanut Is to form ono
arm, md the seventh peanut Is fastened
to the opposite side In the same way.
Then the last peanut, which forms the
head, is put on. Draw the needle
through the top Of the peanut forming
the body and then through tho peanut
for the head, and tie tho thread. The
appearance Of the peanuts whom prop
erly strung Is shown ut figure No. 8.
Now with pen and black ink mark
the eyes, nose, mouth and eyebrows on
the head peanut, and tint tho feet for
the shoes.
Take six strands of black Saxony
wool and braid them carefully to mako
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

A MINSTREL CONCERT.
a Pleasing Entertainment by
Local Talent.
ROANOKE TIMES BUREAU,
HOTEL LUCERNE, SALEM, VA.


The combination minstrels and Salem
Band entertainment, which took place
on Tuesday evening in the town hall,
and which was participated in by the
$eSalem Cornet Band, for whose benefit it
was given, and the leading young men
OF tho town, proved to be very pleas
ing affair.
The band advertised the performance
on Tuesday afternoon with street pa
rade, and while doing SO rendered sew
eral selections, and at the evening per-
formance acquitted themselves with
great credit.
The evening entertainment COM
menced atS:15 with the overture, East
Mail" by the Salem Cornet Band.
Messrs. Stearnes and Webster, the first
two end men of the evening, then made
their appearance on the stage in their
fancy and becoming costumes, and the
fun commenced. Mr. Stearnes was eX-
ceedingly happy in his delineation of
the "Sable African" and the first part
of tho performance, which consisted of
the usual minstrel business, went off
smoothly. Messrs. Hypes and Mont
gomery, who succeeded Messrs Stearnes
and Webster as end men in the last
half of the first part, did their work
well, and Mr.. Montgomery's local song
composed by himself, entitled, "Now
Isn't That Awfully Queer" created
mnch amusement and applause.
Mr.. ii. II. Pcchin, tho intcrlocutor of
the evening, did his part in a very pleas
ing and satisfactory manner. Many
pleasing compliments were passed upon
tho songs of Messrs. o. l.. Stearnes and
w. S. Taylor, the tallidists of the even
Ing. Mr.. Taylor possesses a very high
tenor voice,..which was commented on
very favorably.
The trombone solos, magnolia Sere-
made" by Frank Carper, and "WhirlwiEd
Polka" by e. B. Dolin, had a very pleas
ing effect, and their piano accompani-
ment by Miss Mary Ferguson was ex-
ccllent. The vocal quartette, Medley"
by Messrs. r. S. Stearnes, Taylor, Comp
and Pechin, gave universal satisfaction,
as evidenced by the liberal applause
they got.
Mossrs Montgomery and Comp, in
their banjo duct, gave their usual salts
faction, and Mr.. j. e. Allemong, as
piano accompanist for the minstrel
boys songs, played gracefully The
Salem Cornet Band is to be congratu-
lated on the entertainment it provided,
and on the excellent progress it is max
ing in it's endeavors to give the people
of Salem class of band worthy of their
patronage and support. The proceeds
were $50
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ted limo. Put the tunio on, and draw
the gathering up closely, fastening it
securely.
Now our Chinaman doll Is an mado
and dressed, and don't you think him
"allee samoa lika Chinaman?" He can
both sit and stand, rs illustrated Mt fig
ures Nos. and Q. You can dress him
In any colors and materials you like,
and can have all classes of Cinnamon,
from our wcll-known Wing-Lcc, the
laundryman, to his Celestial highness,
tho Chinese emperor Hwang.-De-
lincatOr
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FIG. 1.

the Joss house, rs the Chinese place Of
worship is called; while the other illus
trations show him and his dress in the
different stages of construction. If the
pictures arc studied carefully, thoy will
help you very much in making the doll.
Select eight peanuts: two that arc very
much bent for tho fcot, one gracefully
bent for the head, and five that are as
straight as possible. Thread a needle
with strong silk or thread; run 1t
through the top Of the peanut that Is to
form one foot and through tho lower
part of one of the straight peanuts, and
tie the thread SO that the peanuts will
hang slightly apart. Now connect two
peanuts corresponding with these in
the Same way. Then run tho needle
through tho upper part of the upper
peanut for ono side and through the
lower part of another straight peanut,
and tic the thread in the Same way;
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

Wo pity o man who's In dobtt
No pleasure In life does he gebts
His head It will acho
From lying swaoho
Al nights to worry and freot
Hc borrows from ovcry friend
Until they rcfuso him to hcnds
In timo no becomes
To even his chomcs
A nuisance dcspised to the lend
Ho looks no ono straight In tho eyof
Without ready cash he must bye
On tick and take tough,
Unstable slough,
And pay for It awfully hye.
He isn't "a free man ut allt
To those whom no owes no must Grail
And cringe and obey
And hide from thor wey
Disguised In bonnet and shalk
Without any system Of guard
His money mclts quicker than 1unrd,
And whom IL Is gone
His watch no must pone,
For others no has TO work huard.
When old not comfort no knows;
"Dead broke" to tho poorhouse he COWS
And suffers, Of course
Tho kecnest rcmourso
TILL "Pottcr's Field" ondeth his wows
Down hill IT IS easy to roll
But once you get into tho hoii
or debt you may climb,
Yet never In limb
Get out to save body or soil
H. c. Dodge, In Goodalrs Sum
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BREVITIES.

Colonel A. NJ. Haas and wife and
daughter, Miss Alice, who have been
spending the summer at Lake Spring
and Roanoke Red, returned yesterday
to their homo in Iiaasville, La.
B.Strcusc has returned from bus
mess trip to Kentucky and Ohio.
The family of +. NJ. Worden, super
intendent of the lIolstein Wooden Mills,
arrived in the city yesterday.
Miss Mayo, of Richmond, Va, is Wis
itng Miss Bessie Wight, on Wilson
street.
Miss Pearl O'Neal left yesterday for
Staunton, where she goes to continue
her studies at tho Methodist Female
Institute. Miss O'Neal graduates there
this year.
Circuit court convenes to-day, with
Judge Blair presiding. The docket is
the largest known in that court for
years.
DR.. Baird reports Harry Evans, the
man who was assaulted by luck
Toner" a fellow circus man. as better,
but says it will be several weeks before
Evans can get out.
l.. Q. G. Lamar, Jr., OF Mississippi.
was in the city this week
S. II. HIughs, of New York, paid
Salem flying visit yesterday.
Allen Watts, Esq. of Roanoke, was
in town yesterday on business relating
to circuit court.
r. X. Thompson, of Fincastlc, is in
the city.
A large force of hands are at work
laying brick pavcmen. Oh Boulevard
Roanoke.
Miss Mary Guy, of stanton, is visit.
Ing her aunt, Mrs. j. L Guy OH Broad
street Miss Guy will be one OF the
bridesmaids at the Evans Roberts mar
riage tonight. Miss Annie Penn, Of
Roanoke, is visiting Miss Julia Bur
dette and will also be one Of the brides
maids.
Mrs. Capt. Fergu on's handsome
house on High street is nearly ready
for occupancy.
Tho work on the city sewerage is
rapidly progressing. Large fore y a,e
working day and night.
Rush q. Derr, Of Roanoke, was in
town yesterday.
Col. M. S. Langhornc, Of Lynchbu,c.
father of Mrs. A. 7. Powell, was In ,h,
city this week. Colonel Langhornc Las
not been in the city for thirty wears,
and expressed himself as greatly pleased
at sho growth aud prospects of Salem.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01
Shot the Horse.

Yesterday morning p. f. Woodbridge,
clerk Of the Southern Express Com pany
of this city, awhile trying to extract q car
fridge from his pistol the weapon acct
dentally went off, and the bullet lodged
in the left hip Of the horse which is
used to the dray of the express COM
pany. The horse was not killed but in
all probability the horse will have to
be shot again.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

then run t h G
needle through
the top of tho
u p per peanut
for t II c other
side andthrough
the lower part
OF t he Fl TT h
peanut In the
same way, md
tic It, Now run
t h c n C o d | @
through the top
of n sixth pea
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

a queuo. Sew
one end Of the
Qucuo to t h O
center. Of n cir
cular piece Of
black court-plns-
ter, and stick the
plaster on TIL @
back Of the head
peanut. n O w
o u r Chinaman
doll Is ready to
dress. and we
will put him In
gorgeous colors
q n d S / l k Q u
goods, because
he belongs to
the nobility.
II u k c Wv o
pieces of black
silk, each about
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01
The Y. NJ. G. a. Secure Rooms.

The executive committee of the
Young Mems Christian Association of
Salem met yesterday evening at Presi-
dent Towson's and decided to secure
rooms to be used as a reading and game
room, and that E. II. Cumpston be APP
polluted to take charge of said rooms.
social will be held on the occasion Of
tho opening of the rooms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01
AN1ANDA:S BURDENS.
They All Vanished After She Dis
covered Her Riches.

II q was no
longer 1itt l O
Mandy.
s h Q h n d
grown to be q
l n r g c strong
girl, with red
oh &C k S and
brown cy G $
that were full
of good nature
Elderly people
liked to look
upon Amanda's
dimpled face,
and enjoy her
bushes when
strangers spoke
to her. She
had been ac-
counted pretty
nnd what was
much bctter-a
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

funniest looking
doll you could
wish to SEQ, and
I am going to
tell you how to
make one. 1t is
not n difficult
task, rs you will
soon discover.
AT figures Nos.
I and 2 is shown
n veritable John
Chinaman Glad
In rich attire, all
ready to go to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01
To Wenr STRINGS

Sheriff Zircle left yesterday for
Richmond with three prisoners SEN
fenced to the penitentiary-John Pres
ton, felonious shooting, four years; Cur
tbs White, forgery, four years; Jonah
johnson, rape, ten years.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

tiny plaits turning toward the seam.
Join the side edges of the body for
about half an inch from tho neck; then
sew the sleeves to the edges, with the
seams of the sleeves directly under
meath; gathering in n little fullncss in
the sleeves on top. Now join the side
edges of the body section for about
half an inch below the sleeves, and fin
ish the edges below with narrow hens.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

At this point of
its construction
the tunic will
look like figure
No. 5, where, If
you look care
fully, you will
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01
THE cHlNAmAn DOLL

10 10 Mado OF Peanuts and Funny Enough
to Mako Everybody Smile.
Did you ever SEQ Chinaman doll
made of peanuts? Mol Wall IL 10 tha
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-01

and re gu l r C 8
q b ut half o
yard. Cut two
sections, o q C h
five inches wide,
for the body, and
two other sec
tions, each about
three inches and
n half wide, for
the sleeves. Join
the C d gcs Of
each sleeve, and
in t II c top at
each side of tho
seam mako two
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three inches wide and long enough to
extend up to the middle of the peanut
next the head; these are to form the
trousers. Join the long edges of each
section more than halfway to the top
and then join the front edges Of the
two sections together; join the back
edges together In the same way and
gather the top. Make narrow hem at
each lower edge. Now arrange the
trousers on the doll. drawing the gath
cring thread up closely; and sew them
mt the gathering TO the body. Take q
narrow strip of the Same kind of silk,
and draw it tightly over the gathers,
allowing it to extend nearly up to the
middle of the head peanut, as shown Mt
figure No. 4. Next cut section of the
same kind of silk and draw 1t closely
about the peanut of one arm, leaving
only the end of the peanut exposed, and
making the section long enough to OK
tend nearly to the top of the band ut
the neck; sew the section firmly in
place. Cover tho other arm in the
same way.
The tunic Is made of bright yellow
plaid ribbon about four inches wido,
md
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-07-11

For tho production of rrd. green, yel
low and blue frs, one.flfth part Of the
composition IA shcllac As this Is a
constant quantity Il Is apparent Mt once
that tho shollac has nothing 10 10 with
determining the color. II serves :he
purpose that charcoal does In the man.
ufactup Of gunpowdor. II holds the
other elements Ia desired form, and
regulate. the rate Of combustion.
Another ilith part Of thcro several
compounds h the chlornto OF potassium
This n used for tho dctonatlng effect
10 startle the bcholdcr with the crack.
ling sound. and with tho scattering Of
tho ilro OF itself Il would give a white
light. and would burn with intense en-.
envy. II imparts go" 10 tho rocket
Tho remaining thrcoflfths arr villa,
give color TO tho flame. They differ.
Of courso. IL the four compounds. Fol
producing nj llro nitrate of strontiuu
b used Tor gwen. nitrnto Of barum
for yellow, nitrate Of sodium and fol
bluc, ammonia sulphatc ofcoppcr. A.
We ind nitraies used for the ilrst tire,
eolors named, Il Is plain that the ciIcoI
Is determined wholly by tho usc 10
spectiyoly Of strontium. barium ant
sodium. II Is equally true that blue 1
the result Of the burning OF copper.
Violet md purple flames aro com
posltc. To produce tho violet lin,
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NJ. q. McClcilanj, author o. dob
livlon,O "princess,v "ElehnOr
Gwynn," "a self Made Man" etc.,
has written new novel which Is pub
lished by s. II. Moore n Co., Of New
York. The title of the book has been
purposcly omitted by the author, In
order 10 inAugurntc unique and orr.
giual competition In the matter Of -.
lcctlng n name. Every purchaser 0f
the book Is invited 10 suggest title
for II, and cash prizes nggregating i've
hundred dollars will be paid by the
publishers 10 those who shall suggest
the names best adapted 10 the story,
according 10 the authors best Judg-
msnt. IL lisa remarkably good story
well told. and should meet with an
extensive sails. The book Ia large
limo. volume of sis pages, printed
from lArg. type on good paper, aud
Published In attractive paper covcrs.
Price % cents only.
Tho July number OF the Forum ia n
number Of note. The article by DR..
Gcffcken WIS desired by mn English
review, which applied 10 tn. Forum
for q simultaneous republication OF II,
and when this application was refused
an extra order for the number Of the
Forum that viii contain II was made
from England, where the German Elm.
peror will bn when the July issue will
rcsch London. Primo. Christian will
present a copy OF the Forum " the
Emperor during his visit. Another
botsblr article likely TO have perma-
mont Influence on public thought !.
Gen. Walkers review VI all the cen.
sus.s Of negro population, by tho light
Of the yet unpublished statistics Of the
eleventh census. He proves conclu.
slvely that the negro population T.
decreasing and forc-hadows the destiny
OF the race M thu necessary inhabitants
Of the southern low-lands. The Forum
Publishing Company, 2j3 Fifth ave.
nue., New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-07-11

Mr.. Elisha Barnes, ono Of the cnr'y
settlers Of Henniker, n. H., stood
looking ont Of bis cabin door one
day In early spring. when he saw
large bear passing along the upper
edge Of the snow covered clearing.
lie ran for his gun, but found u unit
for use. He seized an NJ, Therefore,
and In considerable excitement started
In pursuit Of the bear
A. Mr. Barnes came up, the hear
stopped and looked At him lie raised
his AZ and brought Il down with what
he thought stunning effect; but Bruin
lifted his paw and struck tho az from
the hand Of his enemy ana then ten
upon him, biting him severely In uie
leg and thigh
II was n dangerous sltuaiion-aione
with tho bear and wholly unarfnod.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-07-11

'Yes, sir, ] am crack walker S,ld
n gentleman IN u down town hotel.
Several Of his friends turned around
and gave him look that was mingled
with surprise and inquiry. One Of them
said quickly, what on earth isa crack
walkcir Tho reply came, "Oh, q
man or n woman WHO can't step on n
crack without feeling nervous aud
frightened over a. Of course when
one Of us goes over n brick sidewalk tho
cracks don't count, hut on n crossing or
big tagging We 40 arrange our steps
"a 10 avoid tho cracks.
~ began II years ago coming down
town Just 10 occupy my mind, but Il
wasn't long before had tho habit NJ
firmly fixed upon me that am afraid |
will never get over Il, Now, let me In.
advortcntly step on crack and tho
cold sweat will stand out on me like
beads, What do | DOT Why. go bacl,
and step over the spot again. carefully
avoiding the crack. don't know
whether that does me any good or not,
but know always feel better after L.
II always seems 10 me that shall no,
have good luck II break my habit.
know lots Of mon who arc crack walk.
err, aud have heard Of some of them
getting iuto such state that they wcrc
forced TO place themselves under the
care of a physician. Boston Globe.
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PLENTY OF TINE.


Plenty Of tifne-pionty Of timoi
o Whist foolish and trcaeherous ohinel
with % much to zee. and 90 much to be taught
And the battle with evil each day iobe fought
WIN wonders shove ne, beneath. and around.
which sagcs arc SEEKING to mara and ospound
Win work 70 be done In ouriasi passins prime
oaa ever there be for us plenty OF t'mof'
our schools NJ most iAsts few score Of years
spent In . ushiBs and shadow. IN smiles or In
tears
while hone are quite equal. howe'ef they b
clAsscd,
And iuig ehts 10 ofien are fanluiy passed.
'Iwini eternity past and NJ failure e stand
Ike child toAtufrounder on one 'pctf Of
land.
There to worA out the duiio. that male lite
sublime,
Oh, surrey there cannot bs plenty - timer
--Claabs't' Joura1L