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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31
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a CHRISTMAS cANrATA.
An interesting Event by the
Presbyterian Sunday-school.
ROANOKE TIMES BUREAU,
DILLARD & PERsINGER BLDG,
S.IEN VA non a.


The town hall was crowded last night
with friends Of the Presbyterian Sun
day.school to witness the rendition of
the cantata, The Message of Christ
mas" Shortly before p. m. M. G..
McClung appeared before the curtain
and in neat speech explained the dis
advantages under which this entertain
ment had been prepared, and asked that
due allowance be made for inperfec-
tions.
The curtain then rose upon realistic
scene OF an ice grotto. with Santa Claus
wv. NJ. Montgomery seated upon his
throne, with Winter Miss Bessie
Rrown) on his right and the Storm
Herald tMr. Charles Maury) on tho left.
Jack Frost, ably impersonated by Miss
NJ Wylie, comes tripping in and kneel-
ing before the throne extends an icy
branch, showing that Jack Frost's
work in closing Summers reign had
heen accomplished. Winter then sings
in accents. low and sweet, of her power
over earth, and the Storm Herald de-
scribes in song how he comes with n
rush and roar, concluding by knock
ing off the hat of Santa Claus, thereby
bringing down the house" and re-
Uuho lIOh VIC July oiu kentltuldu,
Winter and Santa Claus then finished
the scene with pretty duet, describing
Christmas and their duties.
In the second scene the parlor of a
farmhouse was represented. througed
with pretty girls snd lively boys, who,
in simple but charming 6itties, each ex
pressed a wish as to what they most de-
sired Santa Claus TO bring, and then re-
tired after hanging up what looked like
the weeks washing of female semin-
airy in the hosiery line. The old gen
tieman with big pack on his back then
bounces in, and in Montgomery's we'll
known witty style, causing unbounded
merriment, places presents in every
stocking, and vanishes after distribut-
ing shower Of marshmallows among
the audience. Montgomery was simply
immense IN this act.
The last scene brings all the children
back, and they tell in joyful numbers
to be visited by Santa Claus, remember
ing to share their presents with some
poorer children, who in rags and tatters
played their part to perfection.
Among the young ladies who espe-
cially distinguished themselves must be
mentioned Misses Julia Burdette, Lizzie
Burke, Kate Shipman and Inez Ship
man, whilst Harry Roberts as the bad
boy and Erskine Burdette as the poor
boy were excellent. Miss jamie Ship
man and M. G. McClung, as grandpar-
ents, presided with dignity.
After the entertainment delightful
supper was provided for the children by
a number of ladies of the Presbyterian
Church, headed by Mrs. j. r. Bridges.
This entertainment, SO complete and
successful reflects great credit upon
the managers, Mrs. Charles Maury and
Mrs. William Brown, who have devoted
much time, labor and patience to
bringing it to successful termination.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31
TO CURrAIL THE COTTON ACREAGE
Meeting Called In Augusta Next Month to
Consider This Question.

Consider This Question.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 3O.-[Special]-
An important meeting was held in the
Augusta Exchange to-day to discuss
plans for reducing the cotton acreage.
Remarks were made by number of
cotton factors and other leading bust
ness men, emphasizing the necessity
for curtailing next years cotton crop.
The following reSolu tions were unan-
imously adopted:
Whereas, The Augusta exchange de-
sires in every practical way to foster the
interests of the farmer, and thereby
promote the general Advancement of the
South; and,
Whereas, 1t has become self-evident
that the protection of cotton by South
ern planters exceeds the demand of the
worlds consumption at remunerative
price.
"Be it therefore resolved. That the
convention Of cotton planters, Alliance
men, merchants, cotton factors, presi-
dents of several agricultural societies,
commissioners of agriculture in cotton
States and members of cotton exchange
in Georgia. Carolinas and other cotton
States be called to meetat Augusta, on
the 9th of January, 1899, the purpose
of the convention being to cooperate
with and assist planters and Alliance
men in formulating some effective plan
to curtail the cotton acreage and relieve
the burden now resting upon the agri
cultural interests of the South"
The date for the convention was
selected with view to securing the
benefit Of special railroad rates given
to Augustus annual carnival, one cent q
mile for ESQ miles and one fare for
round trip for greater distances.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31
BuckIen's Arnicn snIve.

THE bost salve in tho world for Cuts,
BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Cbilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
Christian 4 Ba-boe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31

is Il prom
inent southern
CIR, Col. Round
up, of Hous-
ton, Tex, at
present in New
Y or k. He is
here partly on
business md
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31
su1LDINa ASSOCIATIONS.
The Iron Belt Building and Loan
Association
OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL. sss, 900, GOO.
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
OFFICERS:
OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.

PREsiDENT-GEN. FITZHUGH LEE
ex-Governor of Virginia.
lsr VICE PRESIDENT - PEYTON T..
TERRY, President Roanoke Trust.
Loan and Safe Deposit Co.
I'd VICE PhEsIDENr-S. w. JAMESON,
Secretary and treasurer Roanoke
Trust Loan and Safe Deposit Co.
SECRErARY-JOHN OFT, late casbtar
City Bank of Richmond.
TREAsUKER-J. G. DAVENPORT. Cash.
Ter Commercial National Bank, Roa-
noke, Va.
GENERAL CoUNsEL--Hon. G. A, Mo.
HUGH, Counsellor-at-Law, late or
Charleston, s. @.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31

GENERAL TRUsTEE-HoN. HENRY S.
TROUT, President First National
Bank, Roanoke, Va.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY - Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31

Prof. w. M. Graybill, principal OF the
Synodical Institute, at Rogersville, Va,
passed through the city yesterday en-
route to Amsterdam. I,otetourt county,
where his venerable mother Is quite ill.,
The many friends of Prof. Graybll.
who for several years WAS superinten.
dent OF the public free schools of this
city. Will join in the hope that his
mother will be- spec Oily restored 10
health.
FINEST cabinets. . sidelingcr'r, a Jefferson
SiIvYRTHoRS Will continue to sell
jewelry AZ low prices
WIZ you have q red lead penrila
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31

VIM You have red lead pencil?
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31

FINEST cabinets, - sidellnger'., 90 J JEFFERSON
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-31
GOTHAM'S POLICEMEN.
They Are Certainly Not Models of
Pohteness and Manners.
A Man from Texas Makes n Statement
Which Events Prove to Have Been
Founded on Fact-A New Workers.
Experience With Copper.

Especial New York Lettcr.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27

was despaired Of when his hopsehod cS ssped his
peds,de 10 bid him farewell each person nt weep
I sor a moment and them turning, Neut 9ut t,m az
Inr o net ape which had modestly waited S i ba md
last then advanced and graspng ms m n with his
iv a. his ewes This assumption OF oeeR 1b lave
which il is hardly possible the anIs qiton that the
siSt man wns seized with an unconro.og b nr
Laughter which broke the ulcer In bis tirVi" ""'''
III The great Erasmus laughed SO violently ~. rn ~
reading the Epstoae obscnrorm N , M broke an
obscure men against the mohKsl' 'H"' ~
jmposthume and saved his life A.. .o,.hr,+ad
somewhat similar story Is reheed o % a absccss on
fS throat which broke in 10 Of passion WIN Mi r.,
ne fen on his physician for committing soi''s" -
g1mmar ,, .oo,or NJ Thames DittOn
rrngsnd was very absent-mirded so tlat on one ooo
i To- ont into friends house and, seeing no ser
can't he rsmbed over it, finally entering the room q an
old LADY, i'll OF qunsy lie stumble over etcnt hurst
in ,,ch n OF laughter that the qunsy broke ana
She lived many years to thank him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
MORAL FORCES IN WAR.
From The Lon

From The London Globe.
1t is most interesting 10 note how one factor after
another, I'M military preparation, assumes pred0m-
inant place in the writings of French officers. At
time 1t IS the excellence Of their arms at another
their attack formation, and al another the physical
exercises pracsed that seem 10 be OF paramount inn
pOrtance TO the army. At present it appears that
moral forces are held in the hiclest estimation In
the journal deS sciences Mitaircs' there Is
tcie on The Rational Instruction of Infantry" urging
that more care should be taken 10 develop the at
tention intelligence and Judgment OF the men, and
that these qualities, rather than memory, should be
cultivated and depended upon The writer says that
some commanding officers make great mistake in
giving 50 much time to instruction in single stick
boxing and fencing. which all very well In their
way but are not TO be compared to the moral teach
ing which alone can enable soldiers to win battles
The same publication devOteS article 10 the well
known Colonel J.. Maard's new book, " The Elements
OF War; This author takes, 10 extent, the
line as the preceding lie says IL IS not in
the perfection Of the material engines that the force
OF armies resides It is solely In the moral power
that springs from intelligence, the will and courage"
one regrets however to find that officer like
Colonel Maillard, who for ten years professor
with A constantly growing reputation, at the superior
school OF war, should write powerful and remarkable
book which breathes throughout spirit burning for
war and reconqnest. 1t must have considerable
effect in tanning the flames OF hatred which already
seems unquenchabe. lie prOphesies that " the name
OF some little village In Lorraine will yet eface the
shame Of Sedan."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
EIUTCH GIRLS on STRIKE.
From The London Globe.


AT some Of the great IIndoo temples In India It Is
the custom, handed down from immcmOrlal ages. to
keep permanent stat Of dancing girls the premises
These lishtllmbcd damscs take prominent part in
the religious ceremonies, iiggng II gayly when directed
by the priests. I'm return. they NOT only receive hand
some salaries but are entitled 10 many valuable priv
legcs, and the place IS consequently eagerly sought for
by the nautchng sisterlOOd. But they DO not lay
claim TO any particular 010r Of s9nctity rather the
contrary, indeed. II travellers tales may be believed
Decidedly hghspred and great stickler for their pro-
fessional rights, the young ladies brook no priesty
Interference with their private recrcatons; long
they dance gracefully when called upon, they consider
that their part OF the contract is fulfilled Unhappily
the demon Of dIscod has entered into this happy
family. In an evil hour the priests Of a famous
temple in the Madras Presidency lately determined
reduce the cmoluments OF their dancing assistants
which mad gradually grown beyond all reasonable
bounds But they little reckoncd what would follow :
within twcny-fOu" hours every one OF the fair bevy
went on strike and as particularly grand ceremony
had TO be performed Just then, 10 which dancing was
necessary accessory, the holy men themselves had
TO prance about, much 10 the ednc9tion OF pious
wCrshippers. That one sharp lesson sulfccd IN the
course Of dny two The retrenchment decree was
rescnded, leaving the victory with the fair rebels
The times are certsny marching apace when the spirit
Of trade uni0niSm tins catches hold Of the IndiqD
Eautch girl. No doubt shall hear before long that
she Is cultvatng the methods required to make picket
ing effective.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL HYMN.
From The Pail Mall Gazette.

From The Pail Mall Gazette
The great part which the Russian national hymn
has played in Western Europe since tho French frater
nzatio1 with Russia has started much inquiry about
its origin. According TO the " Frankurter Zetung,'
the hymn IS not yet sixty years old, and was first
used for its present purpose under Gar Nicholas
When lie made his tour in Prussia and Austria. IN
the year 1888. he was accompanied by Adjutant
General AeXei FeOdOrOwitsch LUof, a passionate
v0linist and composer Of some skill. The Car was
impressed by the fact that every Ipgimenal band in
Berlin and in Vienna greeted him by playing the
national hymn of their country, and this
apoogzed for by the known absence OF any recognized
national hymn IN the great empire which he ruled
Nicholas much impressed by the deficiency, and
during his return journey toward ST. Petersburg had
much talk with Luof upon the subject and AT last
military bands LuOff hercupOn set music to scIu0w-
sky's "GOd Bottle Cars Protector The Schnow-
sky-LuOG hymn first played publicly before the
Gar on November 23, e}3, ard 80 pleased the SOW
ereign that by ukaSe OF December :. of the same
year. he ordered II he adopted the national hymn
OF Russia LUof was not only rewarded by the gift
vi gold snuff box set with diamonds, but permission
OF the hymn as the family motto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
u. sIRCEY DOES NOT KNOW ENGLISH.
rom The London Daily News.

From The London Daily News.
The French, 1t Is well known, have never enjoyed a
h!gl reputation hnglsts but IL Is rather surpris NO
to find that eminent dramatic critic NJ Frn,cisnue
Sarcey, cOnfcssng TINT he does not understand The
language Of Shakespeare. Apropos OF the rcent visit
OF the DAILY Company to Paris. he saws: - ,ruSt
apologize to Mr. DAILY who invited 10 the perform
anccs given by him thiS week at the Vaudeville Not
only was detained at some other Pari,un theatre
every evening, but confess that only felt a very
slight desire 10 witness representation which would
have been 10 me nothing but dumb show. IIowcy, r
went 70 see tho surprises Of Divorce (.AfammaD
arranged according 10 American taste. J Was rs.
founded To see Jclys part PLAYED by walking gentle
man Of grave appearance. There was a GREAT deal
Of laughter Inside the theatre. and II appeared 10 me
that the laughter was caused partlcuarv nv
stage business Of the widest bnif0Oncry. But have
no opinion on the subject like 10 speak OF what I
know, or. at I'll events, Of what | think I know OF
one thing however people may be assured and that Is
that NJ. sarccy Will not allow his children 10 grow mn
In me same ignorance. ." ] promise yOun he saws
their native language INV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
4 QUEER WILL.
Paris letter 10 The London oucon.

Paris letter 10 The London Oucon.
Nine Guzman, II widow lady Of wealth, died at the
end OF June last, and her Will opened lately. 1t
contains among other items three various legacies
the Academy OF Sciences to found prize which IS
to NC given to the person, FIcnchmnn or foreigner
who shall discover a way 10 correspond with one
of the heavenly bcdes-that Is to say, to receive
answer from the Inhabitants OF "A planet to sign
made 10 them on ours No particular planet IS
man thinks is already sufficiently known This
last condition will most probably put off for
unlimited period OF years the awarding or the money
The prize Is to be named the Pierre GIzmAn Prize
I'm memory OF Nine. tuZman's son. a major In the
French army whose life spent searching after the
dcavor TO solve. His last words were: Do We
after death still keep our individuality ~ Nine
Cfuzman had belief In the mysterious and s
doubtful telepahy,' and, probably she was CON
WINGED that II ever did communicate with the stars
IL would be owing 10 IT.
be q long time ere the money could be awarded
Nine. Guzman enacted by her will that the In
tercst OF the 81 900 lie left 10 accumulate for
persons who shall have greatly Increased knOwl
edge Of the constitution Of the heavenly bodies or
Of their connection with our planet, either by means
method These last words clearly alluded to
telepathy.n Nine. Guzman's second legacy Is as
unlikely the first to b. ever paid or. she has
left 10000 francs 10 the who discovers
cure for confirmed organic heart diseases Of which
Pierre Guzman died five years ago. Her third legacy
90 the Assistance Publquc that music may he PLAYED
In the Homes ~ ste Pcrlnne. ISsy. ami les Petlts
Menares whore the old and infrm can live comfortably
for a moderate rate, not generally exceeding ESQ a
year; military bands are to he hired once week To
play, II Nine. Guzman's legacy Is accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
ALBAYI SINGING IN RUSSIA.
From The London News.


What Madame Albani related to her interviewer as
one OF her most remarkable experiences her treat
ment In Russia at the Royal marriage. where tho
singers she observed all considered servants
Well" she says, at was most strange. We were
the banquetng scene below, and each of our turns
came to sing. went to little opening and sang
through IL. What amused this, that all the
time trying to sing our best and produce
notes effectively, the chatter Of knives and forks
still went on. and to make all complete the singer
might be In most Impressive passage and right in the
midst Of g. when. quite regardless Of the unc0mplan-
ing singers there wOuld be flourish of trImpets and
somebody would get mp and propose a toast. l was
more fortunate than Madame Patti, for she was in
terrupted In the middle Of her solo,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
LOVES CONVICTION.

Joseph Truman in ThesLondon spectator.
When leaves are green or golden-sere
% bright and unforgotten love
Once I'm the circuit of the year.
/ bend thy lonely grave above.
There where steep scars the virgin Hill,
And the blue channelwaters roll
60 20 muse, and TO fulfil
A tender yearning of the soul;
To muse on days that far away
In Times gray ocean. like an Isle
Touched with the peary bloom OF Mny
And lit with morning. shine and smile:
To marvel when to wonder where
These searching eyes shall find thee next,
Find thee, still gracious. firm ana flr,
With sorrows mystery unvext.
Faith's noblest instinct IS not blind.
Homes lark.ll music empty speech:
I shall find thee, we lose To ind,
BY the dark vale the mountains reach
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
STANDS SCOTLAND WHERE SHE DyD,
From The London Star.

From The London star
IN laying the foundati0m-s0nc Of q new church tho
other day Mr. Stewart Clark cxM. l.. ~ Paisley
made himself responsible for rather curious Kind 1f
climax. Having occasion 20 refer 10 a ceS;an seven
teetl-centuy divine he described him as having been
not cpiy credit 10 the name OF Christianity b1t n
credit 10 scotland ~ Mr. Clark ought 10 be- descend
ant OF the historic Scot who prayed that no might he
given a gud' cOnCeit ~ hi",sal'.a " s' "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27

Tho Bare Idea.-Tnpper: Hey boatee. What's
yOnr bare fare BOatee Bare fare Don't carry
'em. slr-you want a bathing machine i-tJudy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-27
ACCIDENTAL CURES.

From American Notes aud Queries.
A gentleman was suffering from an liberated soFe
thrlnt. which finally became so swollen That his Ibr
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-07-17
MINNESOTA ALLIANCE MEN,
The Executive Committee Holds q Ses-
sion at st. Pnul.

The Executive Committee Holds a Ses-
sion at st. PAnl.
ST.. PAUL, July 10.-The Farmers
Alliance executive committee completed
its business, receiving an informal re-
port from Richmond, of Washington
county, who was some time ago ap-
pointed a committee of one to ascertain
whether the Saltwater binding Irvine
was offered to farmers at cost price.
Mr.. Richmond reported that it was Of
fered at less than cost and advised the
members Of the committee to urge upon
all farmers to purchase Irvine from the
prison. His report was accepted.
After adopting a resolution calling
for contributions to enable the party to
carry on the campaign, the committee
Adjourned.
The finance committee of the Alliance
was in session all day at the Clarendon
hotel. DR.. Fish resi- gned from the com
mittee, refusing to serve with R. j..
Hail. The committee made a complete
examination of the books of John Lath-
rop, the once famous secretary, and
found that 81 or 80 per cent of his
entries Tailed exactly with the reports
Of the alliances. The discrepancl es,
where any existed, were the result of
carelessness on the part Of Lathrop.
The committee found no deficit, and
will report generating Lathrop from
the charges preferred against him by
Fish. The books of Secretary Strom-
berg were also examined and every
thing found correct.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-07-17
THE NEW INLAND SEA,
Water Still Slowly Rising /. the Colorado
Desert.

water Still Slowly Rising /, the Colorado
Desert.
SALroN, CAL, July N.-Slowly but
surely the water in the desert of the
Colorado is rising, While the evapora-
tionis something terrific at this season
q the year, when the thermometer not
infrequently registers 100 and 1870 de-
grees,, II cannot keep pace with the mys-
terioas stream that is pouring it's waters
Into Deaths Valley. Engineers Of the
southern Pacific railroad have explored
the inland vi to some extent, the ex-
eessive heat, however, making it impos-
slbls for them to travel far. They have
not yet concluded their investigation,
but their favorite theory is that the
water that Is filing up the country
comes from the Gulf Of California and
that the lake will be permanent. If the
water continues to rise within the next
few days as rapidly as it has fortthe last
week the Southern Pacific tracks will go.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-07-17
ELLIOTT CALLED O w

One of the Defendants In the Murder
Trial at Columbus Gets Excited.
COLUMBUS. O., July 10.-The antici-
patton that Bill Elliott would take the
stand in his own defense was sufficient
to place standing room at a high pre-
MUM long before court opened and in
terest was at fever heat. The accused
entered the box with his usual air of
holiness and glared at the attorneys
who were seeking to satisfy Justice.
direct examination from beginning to
end was a point blank denial of all
the charges against him and he at
tempted to carry out the line of defense
that he was nothing but friendly to his
victim a few days before the tragedy.
At frequent intervals he would burst
out with Hes a liar, " It's an infamous
lie" when asked concerning state wit
nesses, but was called down for it by
his attorneys. Meeting Osborn on High
street, he watched him very closely and
detected that he was drawing a revol-
ver. "At the same time" continued
Elliott, the fired at me from his hip,
and /, having drawn my revolver, fired
twice in return"
Elliott denied vehemently that he ran
behind two women and fred over their
shoulders; also that he called to Patsy
to kill Osborn.