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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04
A sHREwD FLATTeRER.
How Old Peter Touched the Heart OF tho
Pretticst White Lady In Town.


How Old Peter Touched the Heart OF tho
Pretttcst White Lady In Town.
Potter Ragland, tho whitewasher, was
arrested on q charge OF having snatched
lady's pocket-book. 'The proof" said
the justice, lis SO plain that further in
vestigation is unnecessary"
mo it amt, sah." tho negro replied.
Oars times when suthin dat dun
looked like proof swivels up nightly
when you fling do freight O. reason
down on it,
We'll, but what freight of reason
can offset the proof that you mot this
lady on the street and snatched her
purso?"
Now, jedge. lemme tell YOU suthin'.
wuz comm laung do street. an ycre
comes dis lady She come err laung. she
did, or holdin' out her money-bag disser
way Qmitating herl, an 1 thought dat
she was oTerin' it ter me, an tuck it,
did. allus take every thing dat is
offered ter mo, sah."
but why did you think that she was
offering it to you?"
wal, you SEQ, my little daughter has
boon sick for some time an do viii to
folks has been powerful kine ter mo-
gibe me suthin' putty nigh every day,
an thought dat dis lady had yered err
tout hit an wanted mo tor get some
pledicine."
That's all very we'll. but what mado
you run 30 fast after snatching the
purse?"
Who, mop" no asked. shutting to
gain time
Yes, you"
ivy, jedgc," he exclaimed. with tho
brightness OF a sudden idea, II wanted
ter hurry on homo ter carry do good
news-wantcd ter toll my POI wife dat
de putties lady | ever seed in my life
dun glib up money ornuir ter git all dc
medicine wo want Oh, no, sab. [
hain't no han ter poke or laung, when
good news is or stirrin' up my heels. |
has seed white folks dat had been sent
sttcr or doctor poke or laung, but it
iin't dattcr way wild me, fur when 1
thinks dc putties white lady l cher
seed has dun glib mo money I amt
gwinc let cr crap O. grass grow under
my feet. Jes' look at dat lady, ledge.
Amt she putty? For the Lawd, she
dun put mo in mino o my young
insists laung TO dc wah. Putty ladies
is or gittin' mighty scarce now. Oh, I
knows 'cm. Ole marster ustor say ter
me: Pete he'd low, 'ef wuz ez
gooder iedge o beauty cz you is, l
wouldn' do nothin' but stan roun' an
pick out wives fur dezc good-lookin'
young mon. Now, iedgc, has dun glib
my 'splanation an you mcr sen me ter
Jail Of you wants ter"
Judge" said tho young woman, coy
ly holding her head to one side and
Tutoring" just enough to DO girlish,
perhaps | was to blame. Indeed, |
believe | offered him tho purse, not
thinking of what | was doing at the
time think you ought to let him
OIL"
a broad smile became epidemic in
the courtroom. The Justice said that
tho purse snatcher was frco-Chicago
Herald.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04

Miss Stayatome-IIave a nice sum
mer?
Miss Firstsoasonno-Oh yes, awfully
jolly.
Miss S.-Engaged, suppose?
Miss F.-Oh. my. yes, fourteen times
Miss S.--Lillcd tho last one best. of
course?
Miss F.-Indecd didn't; tho first one
was best of all; but, dear mo /! he meant
it--Detroit FREQ Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04

Tho best salye in tho world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, feyor
sores. tcttor. chappcd hands, chilbains,
eorns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Pricc 25 cents
per box. For sale by Budwell, Christina
~ Baroee. tn, tn, sat
Cure for croup.-Usc DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oh according to directions. IL
is the best remedy for all sudden attacks
OF colds, pain aud inflammation, and in
jurics.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04

Doctortto PatienD-What ails you?
Paticnt-Indeod, / don't know. 1
only know that suffer-
What kind of a life do you lead?
work like an OK, cat like r wolf. I
am as tired rs dog and l sleep like a
horse
In that case should advise you TO
consult veterinary surgeon Texas
siftingS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04
Ncnrlv the snr,n.

Miss i'teshlcigh--Lct' go to Contra
Park. They've got Il new chimpanxec.
Mr.. Sappy -Certainly-only | hoped
To 2avc tho pleasure OF spending tho
Afternoon via you at homo.
Miss FrcShieigh VOL, all right, we
wont co. ItdccSn't mako much differ
exec lrs w"y --Munsy's Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04
Specimen C,,aes,

S. II. Clifford, New Cassell, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheu
matism, his stomach was disordered. his
liver was affected to an alarming degree,
appetite fell away, and he was terribly
reduced in flesh and strength. Three
bottles of Electric Bitters cured him
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had . running sore on his leg of
eight years standing. Used three bot
ties of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
OF Bucklcn's Arnica Salve, and his leg
is sound and we'll. John Speaker, Ca
tawba, o., had five large fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was inourable.
One bottle of Electric Bitters and one
box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him
entirely. Sold by Budwell Christian 8.
Barbec's drug store
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04
You are in n Bad Fix.

But We will cure you if you will pay
as. Nervous and Dcbilitated, suffering
from Nervous Debility, Seminal Weak
ness, and all the effects of early evil
habits, or later indisoretions, which
lead to Premature Decay, Consumption
the Book Of Live" giving particulars
of home cure. Sent (sealed) by ad-
dressing DIR Parker's Medical and Sur
gicAl Institute, Isl Forth Spruce street
Nashville, Tenn. 1'hey guarantee a
cure or no pay.-Tho Sunday Morning,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04
--Tho largest sailing ship in Ono world


il said to be owned by France, and on
account OF this distinction in size is
naacd the France. The Franco is q
vessel with five masSs, on four OF which
squa'c SAL is carried. She is S44 feet
long, with Il beam of 40 feet, and will
carry 70 less than 6l, 600 tons of cargo.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04

Clipped from Canada Freshly .eriaD,
under signature OF c. Blackets Robin-
son, Propr: l was cured of Oft recurring
bilious headaches by Burdock Bloea
Bitters.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04
Bucklcn's Arntca salve.

WILL A. CARR, the Roanoke sign
writer, Ord ave and LIST st. n. w. noy26-te
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-04

EXterminatcs tho microbes and drives
them out of tho sys CEN, and when that
is done you cannot have al ache or pain
No matter what tho disease, whether u
simple case Of malaria fever or combi-
nation OF diseases, we cure them all ut
the same timc, as wo treat ali diseases
,oonstitutionally.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
To be continued.
ALWAYS A PUZZLE.
The Iicycle Girl Source of Genuine
Wonder to Men.

Wonder to Men.
The bicycle girl is here in Topeka as
we'll as everywhere else and any pleasant
day STE may be seen gliding up and down
our smooth streets. She is consciously
unconscious that she attracts any unusual
attention; she does attract it, however,
and not Only here but everywhere else.
III Washington even, where her name
is legion, a bicycle girl is a perpetual
novelty, How in the world she manages
to mount and dismount that machine with
her skirts clinging about her feet is a
source of genuine wonder and no less a
puzzle to man. She never falls and yet
she rides a bicycle just like she throws a
stone, and you hau best look out, too. if
you are near. She realizes that a head r
would be en- awful thing for ner TO take
and so she does not take any. She goes
sweeping along with her eyes glued to the
road ahead and look of do or die on her
face. She looks like she enjoys it, for
her cheeks are red and her eyes bright,
but somehow to a man she locks little
uncomfortable, just like she does Oh a
horse. She does not stop often. but when
she does she gels eff with rush. but wi h
complete safety. That special Provide &c
which guards sailors, drunken men AID
small boys must have an eye on Der, too. it
she will permit the classifeation.-Top
Daily Capital.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
CHAPTER Y

was awakened next monng by the sound
Of voices in the chamber and looking forth
from my sleeping-plaCe, saw my uncle,
seated in his stained annel clothes, devour-
Ing substantial bTea IaSt of tea and home
baked cakes OF my aunt's making, waited on
by little Annie, who, seen in the bright morn
Ing light, looked even cleaner and neater
than she had looked the night before
'Lawd lOye'ee, little woman" my uncle
was saying, "who put that sart o. nawnsense
into your headl l warrant Tawm Penrud-
dock, or some other gOmeril, ha' been up
here clacking to mother. Dawnt 90 dawn
the mine nav more? Why the mines bread
and butter, vittles and drink, to YOU and
mer'
Tom Penruddock says faint safe, father"
returned Annie. And Tom ought to know,
for he's worked there ever since he was
born"
HE knaws no more than this chunk O.
bread, little woman. He's the idlest chap o.
the gang, Tawm is. There, dawn't YOU
worrit The Lawd's under the earth as well
rs above it and III take care of father, never
fearr'
Unseen In my corner, slipped on my
clothes; but by the time [ had done so, my
uncle had left the cottage. Annie was still
there, and she took me TO a little bedroom up
stairs, where washed, and brushed nv hair.
Descending again to the quaint old kitchen,
found my aunt Just come in from feeding
the poultry. She gave kindly nod; then,
sitting down at the table, drew mo gently to
aer, ano, pushing the hair off my forehead.
looked thOughttuliy into my face.
Let me look at zee by daylight, ladI Ay.
Twas right-you be as like Your Door father
as one pea is like another Lawd forbid YOU
should e'er be half as cleverr'
why not, mother?' asked Annie, who
was looking on with a smile.
Because he were too clever to sattle down
he rambled up and dawn like a moor pony.
till the Lawd took 'un, and ne'er make him
self home; and when he died. there was
none OF his kith and kin near him to close
his eyes. Thar, lad, sit dawn and take your
breakfast. Wen try to make a man of zee.
for my poor sisters sake"
This sudden alluSion to my dead parents.
coupled with the stTangeneSs of nv sur
roundmgs, brought before me more forcibly
than ever the utter forlOrnness of NV posi-
ton, and sent the tears starting TO nv ewes.
fancy Annie noticed this, for she quickly
changed the subject asked her mother Tor
some more hot scenes, and put a chair for me
at the table.
This diversion gave me ample time to re-
cover myself Feeling heartily ashamed of
my exhIoision of weakness, / swallowed the
lump in my throat, dashed the back of my
hand across my eyes. and determined from
that hour forth TO remember that tears did
not become "a man."
The breakfast was appetizing-perhap
from the very strangeness of it. Never be
fore in my life had | had placed before me
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11

CONTESTED ESTATE.
Trouble Brewing Over the Property of
Late Eau Claire Man.


EAU CLAIaE, Special Telegram, Dec. T.
"A sensation is brewing in connection
with the Qvale estate. SigvaId Qvale
knew he was going to die of consumption,
50 fearing will would be of no use, he
had his wife join him in transferring to
George Qvale, his brother Alfred
Cypreansen and Lewis Larson, all his
property, supposed to be worth not
less than one million dollars,
except few thousand dollars
which was given to the wife. The three
men named were organized by Mr.. Qvale
into the Ideal Land & Loan company and
it was given out that by Qyale's last re-
quest they were to use the proceeds of
the estate to build magnificent charity
hospital at Madison, but there is no power
On earth but their own free will to make
them do it.
Now il is learned from, most excellent
authority that M-3. Qvale will sue the
three men named and try to recover part
or the whole of the property. Mrs. Qvale
gave birth to a son after her husband 8
death and the posthumus child is not pro-
vided for. None of the parties will make
any statement for publication
MIR. Larson is city comptroller of West
Superior
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
The Georgia Man Nominated For
Speaker on the Thirtieth
Ballot.
Springer Casts the Deciding Vote
That Ends the Long
Contest.
Barney Defeated for Postmaster of
the Householder Congress
SiOnal Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE day opened
without any apparent change in the speak
ership contest. The democratic caucus
met promptly at 10 o'clock, and without
any preliminary proceedings the secretary
began to call the roll There were 227
members present. The followers of all
the candidates were firm, and the eigh-
teenth ballot showed 10 change from the
seventeenth of Saturday night. The Sec
ond ballot was quite rerfunctory one.
1t was evident that no choice could be
made before II o'clock and that the fifty
second congress must open with the
speakershlp question still unsolved, and
that result must be reached after the a6-
journment of the house in the afternoon.
But forty-fve minutes remained before the
meeting of the house and another ballot
was impossible. A hasty consultation
was had by the leading partisans of the
several candidates and adjournment to 2
O'Clock was agreed upon.
Just before the reaSsembIing of the eau
Gus Mr.. Cable, of Illinois, notified Mr..
Springer that he had decided to abandon
him and vote for Mr. Mills.
Mr.. Stewart, of Illinois, was indignant
at what he denounced as The treachery of
his colleague in deserting Mr.. Springer
He announced that he would not support
Mr.. Mills in any case. This announcement
was a thunderclap to the managers of Mr..
Mills, as the Texas candidate all along
counted on the solid support of Mr..
Springer's Illinois colleagues when that
gentlman was out of the race.
The twenty-second ballot was destined
to mark the first significant change of the
day. Cable (Ill.) abandoned Springer and
voted for Mills. Newberry also deserted
Springer for the Texan. Tarsney left
Hatch and voted for Crisp. During the
succeeding ballot the excitement became
intense. Snively few days ago served
notice on Cable and Newberry that
whenever they deserted Springer for
Mills he and his friends would
offset this by voting for Crisp.
Cobb and Dearman MO- then left Hatch
and voted for Mills. Immediately there
was the widest excitement. Catchings
and others of the Crisp forces rushed from
the hall and into the headquarters of
Hatch. There was brief conference and
Catchings reappeared followed by Hatch.
The cry went up:
"Hatch is to withdraw; Hatch is to go
to Crisp"
They were not mistaken, for the entrance
of Hatch into the caucus could have but
one meaning. Hatch voted for Crisp
and Brynes and Wilson, of his state, fol
lowed his lead. Tnle gave Crisp d lead Of
FIVE votes, the 23rd ballot resulting:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11

springer .............. ............. Is
On the oath ballot Springer lost another
vote and Crisp reaped the profit. Nc
CIelIand Qndiana) followed the example
of Snively and voted for Crisp. This was
the only change, but it gave Crisp lead
of six over Mills. Then the assault upon
Springer's forces ceased and terrific efforts
were made to break McMillin's ranks
Members rushed thither and thither,
but their efforts were in vain. The 25th,
26th and 9th ballots failed to
show any change. Then a recess was
taken until p. m. A two hours inter
val was industrlously utilized by candi-
dates ard managers. Springer and Nc
Millin held conference and subsequently,
dined together with the result that they
decided to act together in the termination
of the contest should it become inevitable
that either Crisp or MILLS must be elected.
Springer and his supporters held Sc
cret conference, at which Springer thanked
his followers for their loyal support, and
stated the belief that either Crisp or Mills
would be elected. You gentlemen have
been loyal to me, and it is now my time
to be loyal to you. | am prepared to throw
my influence and vote for either of the
candidates you may desire to support as a
unit, with the positive understanding with
any man we may elect that want nothing,
but nv friends must be well treated. ZAP
plause.) | leave you to decide upon the
candidate you desire to support as second
choice, and my vote and influence is at
your disposal" (Applause.)
After Springer's withdra val the delega-
ton discussed briefly questions of policy
and finally decided that they would not
avail themselves of Springer's generosity,
but would leave him entirely free to vote
as be desired on the decisive candidate and
they would each do the same.
From now On Springer was in demand.
He was in turn importuned by Crisp,
by Congressman Johnson, of the Mills
following, and by Col. Jones, editor of
the st. Louis Republic, but the amount of
solace and encouragement that he gave
either or any of them could not be learned
That most of McMillin's followers were
decidedly pledged to second
choice when he should withdraw
and that Springer and his immediate
friends held the key to the situation, was
the general opinion and the first ballot of
the evening was awaited with breathless
interest.
The first change came when the name o
Durburrow, one of Springer's Illinois sup
porters, was reached. That gentleman
voted for Crisp and few minutes later
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
Wedding at GAINESVILLE.

JANEsvILLE, Wis, Dec. 3.-Mrs
Elizabeth Grifiths, of this town, and
Mr.. Rudolph A. Bigelow, of Chicago
were married here at noon today. The
James Slidell in the presence of large
number of friends. After European
tour, Mr.. and Mrs. BigeIow will re-
side In Chicago
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
LOVE-.
Four Different Persons Tell What They
Think of Love.


A young woman with delicious blue
eyes and brown hair said that "love was
heavenly" but then she had only been
engaged twenty-four hours, and her ex.
perience was limited to solitaire diamond
ring and bunch of orchids.
A little woman who had been married
eight years, and who was the proud pos
SCISSOR of two pairs of twins announced
that love was all very well in its way,
and that the first year or two of your
married life you we're always devotedly
fond of Charley, but when it came to real
satisfaction, give her babies,"
A man about sixty, who really knew
what he was talking about, said that Glove
was like champagne--every fresh glass
seemed the best;" while a bachelor of
forty-Gye said, You know its very nice
to have little woman fond of you and all
that sort of thing, but never allow yourself
to get fond of her; you will spoil her."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
Superior
On Two Tombstones.

Sometimes. tombstones give strange Ideas
of tie departed. A Boston man who was
strolling about among the deserted graves
in an old burying ground at Littleton, N.
H., sent an amusing copy of an inscription
from a tombstone. He writes that he was
walking ainilessly when his attention was
attracted by the sight of two grave close
together. The headstones read like this:
FATHER MOTHER
Gone Home. At Rest.
Boston Home Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3-Secre.ary Pl-;,c.
tor expects to sever his connection with
the department tomorrow evening or
Saturday His resigna ton has been "a
the presidents hands since Nov. 3, and
will take effect at the secretary's pleasure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
CHURCH BURNED

Heavy Loss to Congregation at st. Paul
MADISON. Ia, Dec. THE fine c. tho
lie church at ST. Paul, Ia, fifteen miles
northeast of this city, burned last nj ht
The cause was the falling of chandelier
The loss is s45 900; insurance s. 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
MAY REMIT DUTIES.

Mexico Takes Measures to Provide Against
Famine.
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 3.-The bill
granting the president power to decree
the suspension of duties ON cereals and all
classes of animals coming from foreign
countries to meet the emergency caused by
the loss of crops in various states has pass
ed the chamber without dissenting vote,
and gone to the senate where unquestion-
ably it will be pushed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11

terrific wind visited Lodi. blowing
down the large curling rink which was
being constructed few miles east of that
place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11

Hiram Moody, citizen of Viroqua for
nearly forty years, died, aged about 30.
Paralysis caused his death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
THE
Master of the Mine.
BY ROBERT BUCHANAN.

The visions OF the earth were gone ana aeo-
Keats Endymicn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-12-11
The Victorious Candidate.

Charles Frederick Crisp, representative
from the third district of Georgia, was
born January 90, 1845, in Shelf
field, England, where his parents
had gone for visit. He received
a common school education in Macon and
Savannah. He entered the confederate
army in May, 1861, and was lieutenant
in Company K, 10th Virginia infantry.
He served with this regiment until May,
1854, when he became prisoner of war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
Knitting Works for Austin.

AUSTIN, Mimi, May 9.-Leon Dettle-
bach, secretary of the Board Of Trade,
has just received proposition from L..
Frendenfeld, of the Empire Knitting
works in Milwaukee, offering to move
that plant to this city, provided stock
company can be organized with paid
up capital of $4,000, of which amount
he offers to take half The works will
employ Is men and % girls and boys.
A site and building have already been
donated, and the monied men are hard
at work to secure the stock. Mr.. Fren-
denfeld is rated by r. G. Dunn & Co.
as being worth SIS, 900. The success of
the enterprise is almost assured.
1t may not be too late for Watertown
to procure the above plant. 1t is just
such an enterprise as this city wants.
We have abundance of labor required,
and it should not be difficult to secure
a site. But right here comes in the
necessity for business mems associa-
ton to give nucleus to work from to
secure such an industry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13

Miss Pauline Schiller is the agent
for this city and vicinity for the sale of
DR.. Galloway's pain panacea, imperial
medicated vegetable soap and electric
belts. These articles had an unprece-
denied large sale recently for two
weeks at Turner Opera house, and can
be obtained only through Miss Schiller,
as they are not offered for sale at any
of the stores All who have tried the
Galloway articles certify to the merits
they possess, and people will be glad to
know that they can still be supplied
with them. Miss Schiller is also sole
agent for the sale Of the celebrated
"White House Cook Book" by Mrs. F.
L. Gillette and Hugo Ziemann. steward
of the White House, a complete ency-
clopedia on cookery and containing
valuable health suggestions. The work
is illustrated with portraits of the wives
of all the presidents. She is also agent
for the ILLUSTRATED Bible for Young
Children" and history Of the animals
kept by the late P. T. .Barnum. Miss
Schiff1er's residence is the first house
on the right hand side of Main street,
across the c., M. & st. P. Ry. track,
Fifth ward, where orders for any of the
above may be left.