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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14

plastron OF q blue surah, gathered TN
der an inset of cream foulard Powered.
A marine collar and belt tied with a
lapis blue foulard. The sleeves straight
and full of foulard.
One very pretty dress seen at the
salon was of black grenadine, en-
broidered with steel beads forming corn
heads, held in by trefoils of amethyst
velvet. The corsage gathered at the
waist and embroidered from the shout
der, forming a garland which joins the
figure, the gather of the middle terrni-
mating and caught in at the front, and
in the back braces of amethyst velvet
Skirt in piece, trimmed around with the
same embroidery as the corsage.
AT q ball given some nights ago,
where the toilets were remarkable for
their richness and beauty, one Of the
prettiest was that worn by young
lady, Of white satin, empire style,
trimmed at the foot with Il festoon OF
red roses.
A pretty countess was noticeable in a
white toilet with baldaquns OF point
dAlencon lace; another lady in n dress
of white damasl1 with panels of gauzc
embroidered with flowers of gold.
Princcsse c. in black satin covered over
with tulle and jet, the corsage crossed
Ivy garland of iris. The Duchesse de
ID. in a supurb libcllulc dress, studded
with pearls and diamonds, like the
brilliant wings of an insect. The Prin-
cessc dc T. in a mauvc satin striped
with silver, with fcstoons of English
lace. The Baronne dc i. looked de-
licious in white, her corsage disappear
ing under superb garland of diamonds.
One of the young ladies in gaze dc sole
surah, with bows of ribbon outlining
the Greek chignon.
A deal of lace is being worn on jack
cts in the form of long basqucs. A
jacket of blue pcau-dc-soie raised with
designs i'll jet. This forms two tails
embroidered i'll front with big lapels,
which are likewise embroidered. 1t
opens over plastron of Chantilly
forming a double jabot On tho sides
are attached basques of Chantilly, with
embroidered tabs forming pockets; be-
hind designs in embroidery and two
large redingote plaits. Embroidered
Medicis collar. Sleeves in bias wit h
embroidered cuffs on which is black
Chantilly lace.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
vES.TAL VIRGINS.
Maiderss Who We're Keepers OF the Sacred
Fire of Rome.

MnfuetS VINO were keepers OF tho Sacred
Fire of Rome.
Ovid tells MS that the first temple Of
Nesta at Rome was constructed of wat
tied walls and rooted with thatch like
the primitive huts OF the inhabitants.
1t was little other than a circular, COW
cred fireplace, says the Cornhill Maya
zine, and was tended by the unmarried
girls of the infant community. It
served as the public hearth of Romo,
and on 1t glowcd, unextinguished
throughout the year, the sacred fro
which was supposed to have been
brought from Troy, and the continuance
of which was Thought to be lnlsod with
the fortunes of the city.
The name Vesta is believed to be de-
rived from the same root as the Sans
lSrit was, which means Ito dwell, to in
habit" and shows that she was tho
goddess of home, and hone had tho
hearth as its focus a town, n state, Is
but large family, and what the domes-
tic hearth was TO the house, that tho
temple of the perpetual fire became to
the city. Every town had It's Vcsta or
common hearth, and the colonies de-
rived their fire from the mother hearth.
Should vestal maiden allow the sacred
fire to become cXtinguishcd she was
beaten by the grand pontiff till her
blood flowed, and the new fire was SOL
emily rekindled by rubbing together of
dry wood, or by focusing of the suns
rays 1t might not be borrowed The
circular form and domed roof of the
temples of Vesta were survivals of the
prehistoric hnts of the nborigincs, which
wcro invariably round.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
Imagination and SYMPATHY.

1t takes imagination to realize wildly
anything outside of our own conscious
ness, but. directly VIC have this keen
realization of anothcr's condition, we
are In some sort of sy2pathy with him,
says the New York Ledger. Who would
tread upon worm or wantonly crush a
butterfly or kick dog II he wcre vivid
ly realizing the pain he was inficting7
And, still more, who would wound q
being by word or deed or look;
who would Cypress the poor. cheat the
ignorant or dcspiso the feeble, II the
distress they created was ever present
before them? So true Is II that "Evfl
is wrought by want OF thought, as well
as want of heart"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14

Somebody has been looking up the
history of the original use of canes in
this country, and finds that they were
formerly Il part of the rcpcrtory OF the
leaders of the church, being Mt one
time the principal badge of the dca-
con. The deacon's cane was about five
feet long, one end being cmbcllishcd
with a big knob, the other with feath-
ers. When the small boy got too noisy
or rcbcllcd against the powers that
were he was given rap on the head
with the uncharitablc end OF the
stick. If the head Of tho family forgot
himself while listening TO the morn
ing sermon and lapscd into a blissful
dream of old times in merry England,
the turkey plumcs on the dcacon's cano
feathcrcd him into life again.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
Cost of Submarine Cables.

Tho life OF o submarine telegraph
cable Is from ten to twelve years. If q
cable brcaks In deep water after it is
ten years old it cannot be lifted for re-
pairs, as it will break of its own weight.
On this account the cable companies AFRO
prepared to put aside large reserve fund
in order to be prepared to replace their
cables every ten years. The action of the
sea Is the great enemy Of the submarine
cable; 1t eats the iron away SO COM
pletely as to turn the outside coating to
Gust or sediment, while the core is still
intact. The brealtagc of an ocean cable
is very costly accident, owing to tho
difficulties to be encountered in repair
ing 1t. 1t often becomes necessary in
case of break to charter n ship ut five
hundred dollars per day for several days
in succession trying to fix upon the To-
cation whore the cable has parted. One
brcnkagc in the Direct Cable Company's
line few years ago cost that syndicate
one hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
Novel .usIncss EntcrnrIsc.

Two young ladies in New York city are
making great deal of money in q very
novel way. They are ultra respectable;
indeed, they move i'll excellent circles.
In their youth their father taught them
to play chess, and now they teach tho
mysteries of the game and earn between
$4,000 and $4,000 apiece. They do not
teach individuals; they tutor classes,
and these arc generally formed Of six
persons, who pay never less than SIS
each for Il course of Il dozen lessons
The sisters have classes in New York,
in Philadelphia and in many suburban
towns; they work hard, but they earn
money, and they have not hurt their
social standing. They live we'll in or
elegant apartment house uptown.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14

most generally of pink or what is known
as "baby blue" Canals are apparent
ly going out. There were plenty CT
them, but not in anything like the num-
bcrs which we saw some time ago dur
ing the earlier periods of the horse
show. Light grays and fraisc ecrascc
are the principal colors used and of
course, the inevitable jet cabochons
noticed II large number of dresses
composed of black lace, with nysteri-
.ously formed volants. Long volants,
starting from the shoulders and form
ing what looked like wings when the
arms were raised
A deal of big hats Of Panama straw,
full In the front, while the back
twisted into any number of fantastic
shapes you will. Bonrets all of flow.
ers and lace. Not the band OF last year,
but the center covered with flowers and
foliage
Double cape basques much worm
Tho one shorter than the other and
both trimmed with gallons of gold A
great number of vicuna cloth dresses
seen Those most Ia vogue with spots
on them of darker hue than the body
color, and many with sort of hazy, ir-
regular designs worked in. Steel trim
ming apparently gone clean out of fash
ion Probably we shall not see much of
it again this summer. The same may
be said of fur and feathers.
a deal of jewclry being worn on the
wrists Chain bracelets with all kinds
of stones worked in between the links
at distances of about one inch apart.
Five or six Of these bracelets generally
worn at once. AT the same time the
old-fashioned long watch chains are
scarcely seen now, whereas u year ago
they formed part of the ensemble of
those who professed to be well dressed.
A dress of pink crepon striped with
gallons of silver and studded with pink
beads These gallons are turned under
the skirt, are very gathered and make
the border full. The corsage crossed,
trimmed with gallons Of silver and or.
namented with small full basques. The
sleeves straight, full ut the top and very
narrow from the elbow, with an armlct
formed of Il gallon of silver. small
capote embroidered in silver, trimmed
with lunches of pink ribbon.
A very useful and becoming dress is
made aa follows; The skirt straight in
front, of mousse Sicilicnne, gathered To-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
ADDRESSING PACKAGES,
a Valuable Suggestion from IN Old Er-
pressinaD.

n Valuable Suggestion from IN Old EH-
pressnan.
In so simple n matter rs marking the
destination of On express package, It Is
possible, according to the Express Ga
zcttc, to commit costly error through
sheer excess of caution. Are You 90
ing to pay for that package at this
cnd?" was tho question asked by an ex-
press clerk. says the journal above
mentioned, as he watched u lady, who,
having wrapped up package and ad-
dressed it on one side, was nbcet to nd
dress it on the other sido also "Yes,"
sho replied "Do you want TO pay
twico?" asked the exprcsslnan. "You
arc very liable to be charged twice for
an express package If you mark il on
both sides. After a package is pnid for
In advance, or Mt tho point of shipment,
wo mark it paid on the side OF the adj
dress. When the billing clerk gets that
package, the chances arc just even that
he is presented with the side which Is
not marked paid, and he bills collect.
Never address both sides Of tho pack.
age. II by any means your package
gets open, the bill accompanying It Will
tell the cxpressman where it goes"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
RAILROADS
N s 4 4 NorfsIksWestsrnRR


SCHEDULE IN EFFECT AUGUST s. 1891
wEsrBouND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
$50 A. m for Kadford, Pulaski, Bristol: also for
DiucIeiu, i'ocuhontus, ElkhOrn Clnch Vail
icy DIVISION and Louisville Via Norton
Pullman slccpcrs to Memphis and New Or
1910 4. III. for Bristol and intermediate stntions
o'2o y. III. for Radford, Pulaski, Bristol Con
meets mt Rndford for Blucncld No conncc.
tions beyond Bueicld. Pullman slccDers IN
Memphis via Chattanooga.
NORTH AND EAsTboUND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
G;3O a. IN. for Petersburg and Richmond.
l250 D. III. for llagcrstOwn. Pullman slccpcrs tn
New YORK via Harrisburg and Philadelphin
l2:1o b. M daily for Richmond and Norfolk Pull
man parlOr car to Norfolk.
5:'O y. M. for Lynchbur.: no connection beyond
5:iup M for ShcnandOah: DO connection beyond
ll:2O p. III. for Richmond and Norfolk Pullman
sleeper 10 Norfolk and Lynchburg to Rich
mond.
ll:2l p III: for ilngcrstown. Pullman elccpcrs 10
washington via Shenandoah junction and TO
,,, New FORK via Harrisburg.
Chnch Valley Division-Lcavcs Dlucfcd daily
i:U a. M for Norton, and 1855 y. IN. for Nor.
ton, Louisville and points on l.. " N. II. II.
North Carolina Division-Lcavo Pulaski daily
40 o. m and 200 y. IN. for 1vanhoc and Cos
shii ana SUI H. III. except Sunday for Berry
For all additional information apply at ticket
Office or to w n BEViTT
General Passenger Agent, Roanoke. Wa.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14

the front, and is drawn In to tho Dguro
with tabs of silk, buttoned like tho tabs
of the skirt. The sleeve high shoulder
shaped collar of silk.
n handsome reception dress is madc'
of white foulard with green pastillcs;
trimming of bows of green velvet. The
skirt full of foulard with width of
bows at the right. The corsagc gathered
in the length, pulled ut the bosom at
the height of an inset, drawn in to the
figure by u velvet band, the bottom Of
the basque being turned over so us to
form frilling. a high frillcd collar.
Leg of mutton sleeves, with the bot
tom close fitting, and terminated with
a frill.
For visiting, skirt drapcd in yelling
of primrose pink, opening over
plated panel of brown pink with white
pastilles, fixed with three buttons of
silver. The corasge draped of piece
yelling, held in by tabs of black velvet
and dccollete over n plastron of pink
yelling with white pastilles. This cor
sage is trimmed with belt of black
velvet and square basque bordered
with black velvet. The collar straight,
of black velvet. The sleeves full, of
piece yelling, with dots and settings of
black velvet Buttons of silver trim
the wrists, the braces, tho collar and
tho belt.
A morning corsage Of cream foulard.
with lapis blue flowers, open over a
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14

THIS SPACE is RESERVED
FOR ELLIS BROS, REAL ES-
TATE AGENTS, 1I2 JEFFER-
SON STREET. janl5-1y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14

hind and trimmed at the foot with q.
double volant of black lace, placed in
baldaquin, raising itself and being fixed
under Il bow of mousse satin. A long
vest, with square basqucs of mousse
Sicilicnnc, open over plastron COM
posed of flounccs of black lace and
trimmed with Il gallon of beads over
mousse ground. a Mcdicis collar OF
stones, mounted on ground of mousse
chenille. The sleeves of Sicilicnnc
with high jockeys formed of two vo-
lants of black lace, one on top of the
other. hat of mousse straw trimmed
with pink roses.
Another idea in the way of n walking
costume is a princesse dress of Neptune
1ai1le. trimmed in front and at the foot
with cut out pattern of black passc-
menterie, beaded with gold The vest
open. with square basques of black
lace, which is strcwn with small gold
beads The sleeves straight, full of lace,
with embroidered wrists. A Nlcdicis
collar of Neptune faillc, trimmed with
black lace beaded with gold Capotc of
Neptune faille, trimmed with gold lace
and Neptune and black feathers.
AOA u eoNi vi cSS--Onc Oh mercury gray
latnagc, trimmed with gallons of black
passementerie, embroidered with big
cabochons of jet. The skirt of damage
with tablier, which is straight, ribbed
with gallons, the same gallon terminal
ing the foot. The corsagc, with long
basques, the fronts open over big plas-
iron which is attached to the lining of
tho fronts.
For n travelling dress-onc of heavy
heather damage trimmed with silk of
various hucs. The skirt of lainagc,,
open to the left over straight Quilting
of silk. Tabs of silk placed in bias andi
attached with buttons, which fix the
opening. The corsage with points, the
front with darts, closing to the left I'M
der draped fichu of silk. The fichu is
ginited at the shoulders md opens at
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
EARLY SUMMER STYLES.
Novelties Seen at the Opening Of
Eho Paris Salon.
GoosI-T:y to Fur and Fcnthcrs-Light Ma
tcrinls Now In Vogue anu Trains
Longer Than Evor-A Useful
Walking Dress.
rrarts Letter in European ueraldl

HE Salon has
shown us all
that is newest
in the world Of
dress. And it
S h o W c d us
w h t? w Il Y,
first, that the
pretty l i t t l c
loose silk plas-
irons, which we
discarded quite
a long time ago,
have come in
again with a
rush. They are
Of all the deli
r.fa oo10rc ,~J
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14

Regular soak, that Robinson!"
Never knew it."
"He says he took in Niagara on bis
way east."-Light.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-14
ROANOKE & SALEM DUMMY LINE.

On and after Monday, February 10th.
1891, trains will be run as follows:
WEST. EAST.
Lv. Roanoke ar. Salem Lv. Salem. AR. Roanoke
TOo am. 7:3O m. 7:45 am. 8:15 n. m.
$50 ain. 900 IN. 9:l5 am. 9:45 q. N.
lu:Uo a. IN. III. 80 AIN. lO:45 a.m.11:15 q. m.
lI:3o p. In. l2:Oo p. l2:l5 p.m.12:45 p. m.
LOO pm ESQ pm. 1:45 pm. 2:15 p IN.
2:3O pm. 300 p m. 3:l5 m. 3:45 p. m.
400 IN 4:30 pm. 4:45 I'm. Sis p. m.
$50 pm 600 pm. CHS pm. Gas p. M.
700 pm. 1880 pm. 7:45 pm. Sis p. m.
On Sunday same, commencing with
$3.50 q. m. from Roanoke. ianl-tf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
Popular Francis Mummy

Francis Murphy. the temperance orator
has been making wonderful impression
at Spokane. Wash IT. R. Johnston of this
city, father in-law of Mr.. Murphy hiss
received copy of the Spokane Daily
Chronicle containing the following:
The series Of temperance lectu es and
work, which has been in session in Spo~
kane under management of Francis Muir
ply, will close with q grand mass meet
ing at the Auditorium tomorrow evening.
Mr. Murphy has been wonderfully sue
cessfnl in Spokane in winning both
friends and signatures to the pledge
His remarks are earnest and lyrical, a
merry Vein of Irish wit running through
all Free from cant or prejudice, fsvor>
ing high license and temperate, mora
living becsuse it is right, noble. and the
way to true happiness. he everywhere
wins many friends for the temperance
cause,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
An Uniquefprayer.

Rev. W.. G. McMurray. Of Quincy, is
reported to have uttered the following
unique prayer on the occasion of services
week ago last Sunday morning: so,
Lord, we pray that the excursion train
going east on the Hannibal s. St. Joseph
railway this morning may not run off the
track and kill any church member that
may be on board. Church members on
Sunday excursions are not in a condition
to die; and in addition to this it is EN-
barrassing to minister to ofiiciate at the
funeral of member of the church who
has been killed on Sunday excursion.
Keep the train on the track and preserve
1t from any calamity, that all church
members among the excursionists NAV
have opportunity for repentance, that
their sins may be forgiven; we ask it for
Christs sake. Amen"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
PEEDON OCHILTREE
INCIDENTAL IMPROVEMENT.
The Paving or Moline Avenue Briuss
some Decided oh anges at the Rock
Island Dcpot-Track Alteration.

Incidental to the paving of Moline ave,
nue. there are to be some important
Improvements in the Rock Island depot
properly. Relative to this matter a mum.
Der of conferences have been held of late
between the mayor and street and alley
committee, and the railroad officials, and
between the latter and the contractors,
Edwards & Walsh. which resulted yester-
day in an agreement which has the
appearance Of bringing satisfactory
results all around. There has been
considerable dispute as to the en-
croachment of the Rock Island railroad
company's tracks on the avenue, the
property holders on the south side rightly
holding that the railroad should yacate
any portion of the street it was occupy
ing, and bear also its equal proportion of
the cost Of the improvement. Vice-Pres-
ident Il. A. Parker and Roadmaster s.
Baker, of the Rock Island, spent yester.
day in the city, and after holding a num-
Der of consultations with the municipal
authorities, it was agreed that the COM
pany should vacate the part of the street
it was occupying voluntarily. and be per-
mitted in turn to lay third track
from the Brooks crossing viaduct
east to Moline. This is from the yard
limits and does not come this side of the
crossing. 1t will occupy vacated ground,
and the company is in great need of the
accommodations thus sought. Further
more, the company is TO raise the depot
and other buildings about it to the estsb-
lished grade. and pave all the space be
tween. including the court where the car,
riages, buses and wagons now drive in.
The company is also to pave eight feet on
the north side of the street along the de-
pot premises. This, with the 16 feet sbsn,
doned by the company along the avenue
will put the Rock Island railroad proper
ty in good condition, and while the public
will appreciate SO much for improvement
it will not be entirely satisfied until the
Rock Island road runs into a union depot
in Rock Island. This will come sooner
or later, and when it does the present
depot property can no doubt be utilized
by the company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Home Building and Loan Asso-
citation, of Rock Island.
A safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and it
pays more than three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
R.. A. DONALDSON. Secretary.
OFFICE, Rooms 8, 4. s and Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
Beyond Price

Your sight.
Reading or writing by artificial ligh,
makes business for opticians, at the best
People will do it. though; and that's why
they want good lamps.
A good central draft lamp is the
best substitute for sunlight to be had.
Perhaps electricity may some day dis
place them, but today, if you want the
most useful, pretty and suitable thing for
a wedding or anniversary present, proba-
bly, good lamp comes nearest to filling
the bill
/ have both kinds-ihose made to
sell, and those to do service.
G.. NJ. LOOSELY.
CHINA, GLASS AND LAMPS,
1909 Second Avenue,
Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
To DIspsl Colds,

Headaches and fevers, to cleanse the
system effectually. yet gently, when cos
tive or bilious, or when the blood is inn
pure or sluggish, TO permanently cure
ha5itual constipation. to awaken the kid
neys and liver to healthy activity, with
out irritating or weakening them. use
syrup of Figs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
Opening of sewiag ScbooI

The sewing school carried on in con.
nection with the Ladies' Industrial Relief
society, will hold Its first session for the
year on Saturday afternoon of this week
at o'clock in the old high school build,
ing. 1t is hoped that those who expect
to attend this year will make prompt ap-
pesraDce at the beginning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15

Under which King, Bezomine" Will
You shut your ear to the voice of the
many who know whereof they speak, and
suffer heart-killing neuralgia? or will
you buy bottle of Salvation Oil2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
California Farm Products.

Cost of production: Net profits: given
by thousand farmers. Also hundreds
of questions answered about California
Sent free on application to A Phillips &
Co 105 Clark street, Chicago, H., or
296 Washington street, Boston, Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15

B. Birkenfeld offers for sale his entire
stock of books, stationery, confectionery
and toys, ice cream psrlors and fixtures
complete. Also his property for sale or
rent for any number of years to suit
parties
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-15
River Riplets.

The Louisville came down with seven
strings of lumber.
The Verne Swain came down; and the
Bella Mac, 10 Long and Verne Swain
passed up.
The stage of the water at noon was