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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
THE PEOPLES PARTY
County Convention Held Here Yesterday
and Delegates Chosen to the Dis
trict Convention.

Yesterday was the day designated
by the Peoples party call for county
conventions to be held to elect dele
gates to the Congressional District
Conventions to De held next Thursday
to elect delegates to Omaha.
The County Convention here was
called to order in the court house at
noon by Mr.. S. Ohio Wilson, Chair
man of the Wake County Peoples
Party Executive Committee. Mr.. J.
B. Penny aselected permanent Chair
man, and Mr.. O. II. Utley Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. S. O. Wilson the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That a committee of seven
be appointed, to which the different
townships shall report the delegations
to the District Convention, said COM
mittee to report a list of delegates for
Wake county.
And the following committee was
appointed by the chairman:
S. Ohio Wilson, R. II. Utley, J. B.
Scarborough, J. A. Arnold, B. B. Buff
faloe, w. J. Johnson, Rufus Gardner.
Capt. r. J. Powell, moved that
owing to the death of the President of
the National Farmers Alliance and In
OUSbE4d1 OLAOh Gu0 duJOuIu
a half hour, and that the chairman ap-
point a committee to draft resolutions
of the respect and esteem this body has
for Col. L. L. Polk.
The motion was unanimously
adopted.
The convention was called to order
by the chairman at 1:30 p. m.
The report of the committee on the
death of L. L. Polk was called for, and
after several touching talks on the loss
sustained in the death of Colonel Polk,
the resolutions were unanimously
adopted. They read as follows:
WHEREAS, We have just received
the sad intelligence of the death of our
beloved brother and able leader L. L.
Polk President of the National ALI.
ance and Industrial Union; and
while we bow in meek submission
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14

k"Hellol Mr.. Editor"
R-"Hello! Major. How are you
this m~orning?'
BIN all right, Betsy is sorter
under the weather, though"
R-"What is the trouble with Mrs.
Bilkins2"
= Bob, she has been rarin' an
pitchin' about THE PROGRESSIVE FAR
E resignin'. She thinks the country
is about ruined. I tell her that the
paper is right. The Ocala and India,
napolis meetins of the National ALI
ance told the people that if the old par
ties didn't do somethin' to give relief
to the people during the Congress that
assembled last December, the people
would have to strike out for them.
selves. I told Betsy that THE Pro
GREssTvE FARMER is just carryin' out
what the National Alliance told all the
people to do. l told her that the State
Alliance at Morehead last year en-
dorsed that meeting word for word.
The Sub and County Alliances have
nearly all endorsed the action of the
Ocala, Indianapolis and St. Louis
meetings. So the proper thing to do
was for THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER to
resign as organ of the State Alliance,
push up its sleeves and thrash the
politicians of both old parties within
-, 1v,oI .oE TIl1o1 SrvoC T~c+nnI Of hint
in that no partisan matter should ap-
pear in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER, the
Executive Committee should have
asked the paper to pull down its
flag an carry out the instructions of
the three last National meetings of the
Alliance"
R.-"Didn't all that satisfy Mrs. Bill
kins?"
Dwell. it sorter satisfied her an
sorter didn't. 1 finally told her that
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER was now a
pia7ReaY instead of an organ an would
make fineqULLAIRE Inv it ever did fer
the honest pe5fd V~oullaire, who stSt Dry
by. That made e proof Of e. SHE
threw her arms around my neck and
said; 'Zeke, you are the sweetest,
best husband in North Carolina. If
you were to die l would go crazy"
RI suppose, then, that the Ratchet
is buried once more and all is calm and
serene in the Bilkins households"
B.-"Maybe it is sorter serene, but
it is not so calm, fer Betsy is singin'
and takin' on like she had just got out
of jail. Iexpect III have to kinder vex
her to keep her quiet. But you can
bet your life that she amt Uneasy about
The PROGRESSIVE FARMER since [ told
her it was now a pianer instead of an
organ. Good bye"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14

Speaking will begin each day at g1Oa
m There will be two addresses, first
one to the public, afterward one to the
members of the Order in private. We,
hope the brethren will try to secure a
large attendance. J. J. SCOTT,
Lecturer Robson Co. Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
ANNOUNCE

The Presidents and S ecretaries of the
district conventions will furnish dele
gates-elect to Omaha with certificates
Of election signed by themselves and
sent to me to be countersigned.
w. R. LINDSAY.
Chm'n Elk. Com. P. P,
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NOTICE, THIRD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.

The chairman of the executive com
mittees of the different counties in this
district will call a convention of their
counties and send delegates to the con-
gressional convention which is hereby
called to meet at Fayetteville, N. c.,
On the 10Th day of June, 1892. Each
county is expected to send a full dele.
cation. E. N. ROBERTSON,
Chm'n Dist. Elk. Com.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
ANNOUNCEMENT

All chairmen of county committees
will call county conventions so as to be
in time, as some district committees
may not leave time to act.
w. r. LINDSAY, Chm'n Elk. Com.
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NOTICE.

Any County or Sub Alliance wishing
to employ a good lecturer, one who has
no superior in the State a do so by
writing to me. The expenses and a
small compensation for services will
have to be paid.
Fraternally,
w. S. BARNES,
Sec'y-Treas. N. @. F. S. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14

All the County Alliances in the State
have endorsed the Ocala platform.
With the exception of four counties,
all heard from have endorsed the ST..
Louis platform. Dare county has not
been heard from either way.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
BRO. SCOTS APPOINTMENTS IN
ROBSON

By order of the Executive Committee
of Robson County Alliance, / will ad-
dress the members of the Order and
the public generally, on the duties and
demands of the Order at the following
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
BRO. CARAVANS APPOINT
MENTS IN PAMLICO co.

Providence, Tuesday, Jure IA ppm.
Enterprise Wednesday, IS pm.
Smith Creek, Thursday, 16 ppm.
Mulberry Brnch, Frid'y, II ppm.
Trent, Saturday, 10 2p m.
1t being a most busy time of the year
I shall travel on foot from place to
place. All persons wishing to. sub
scribe for THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER or
National Economist will please prepare
themselves to do so at that time. The
officers of each lodge can make the lee
ture public if they choose. In all cases
there will be abort executive session
of the brotherhood.
WIN. A. CARAVAN, Go. Lecturer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
NOTICE, NASH COUNTY ALL
ANCEMEN.

Brother L. a. Lloyd, Lecturer for
Nash county. will address the brother
hood and public generally at the fol
lowing times and places. Speaking
will begin promptly at 1 o'clock p. m.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
STILL THEY COME.

Add the following to last weeks list
of Alliances that have adopt9d the St,
Louis platform:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14
NOTICE..

Parties inviting any of the officers of
the Alliance to make an address, are
expected to pay expenses of the same.
The State Alliance cannot pay the ex-
penses of any n except when doing
regular work. The brethren will please
ingly. w. S. BARNES.
Sec'y-Treas. N. @. f. 5. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-06-14

All wool Cutaway and Prince Albert
Suits by express, @. O. D., SIS so and
So. SO. Children's Clothes Of all ages
and prices. B. l. EGERTON, JR.,
1924 Macon, N. @.
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amount sent,

d. - : : : -.
e- Be sure to fill the
there can be no mistake.
you can secure. Cut out
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02

is not candidate in the ordinary sense
of the word. but the mon who represent
him and who are urging his nomination
are not Of the kind to participate in a
political blind pool.
There is this to say, however. Presi-
dent Harrison has large and solid fol
lowing among tho delegations which
will soon gather at Minneapolis. 1t
will be large and solid even if the same
tactics are pursued which broke into
Sherman's following among tho Southern
delegates in 1883.
The Blaine leaders confessedly rely
largely on q hurrah and stampede.
This is not safe thing, nor would it be
creditable to the party to have nomi-
nation made by such clap-trap methods.
If Mr.. Blaine is the choice of u ma
iority of tho delegates uninfuenccd by
STACY proceedings, we'll and good. No
one denies his splendid ability, but
even he cannot afford to win by such
methods.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

At meeting of prominent merchants
held yesterday steps we're taken toward
forming Chamber of Commerce and
Mr.. w. E. Deaton was elected president.
Active steps will be taken to canvass
the business community at once, to en-.
large the body and make it power for
the good Of Roanoke.
1t will be orlauizel OF thoroughly
sound lines and avoid the mistakes
which handicapped the late Commercial
Association. Mr.. nea.on, who has been
placed at the head OF the movement, is
one of the leading wholesale grocery.
men in Roanoke, gentleman of grea,
sagacity, and with repu tation of hav.
ing successfully carried olt. everything
he has undertaken.
The prediction mate in TIE TINES
last week that a new ;sociation would
rise TO take the place of the old Com.
mercial Association hls como true
THE TINES viii shortly lay before the
public the scope and direction of the
Cham Der of Commerce.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
A praiseworthy Scheme.

A movement is on foot to inaugurate
plan. to enlarge the library OF the
Railroad Mems Christian Association.
The Ladies' Aid Society and the mem
bers of the association are discussing
the expediency of having in the near
future book reception, which will be
held in their rooms. The plan is to
make the reception social affair, at
which light refreshments will be served
by the ladies. The association already
has he nucleus of fine library, and it
is hoped that this reception will make
it til" finest library in the city, which
will he open for the benefit of the public.
SrRCIAI. bargains in some slightly
damaged window shades at the E. II.
Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
ROANOKE, VA, JUNE 2, 1892.
HELP THE FIN .NcE COMMITTEE.

The coming Decennal parade for the
next three days will circle around the
labors of the finance committee. That
most important body has been enlarged,
has met and divided the city into Sec
lions and classes. and has begun its
canvass.
The rlblic should not, however. rest
until the committee reaches each in
dividual. Citizens should come forward
spontaneously and make their contribu-
tions to the nearest member of the com
mittee.
That $500 ought to be raised by Sat
urday night, sure. 1t can be, If every
individual in Roanoke feels proper
amount of public spirit. The successful
outcome of the celebration will mean
the presence in Roanoke Of many thou
sands of strangers, whose advent will be
accompanied by the expenditure of many
times as many thousands Of dollars.
That money will go at once into the
channels of trade and will in hundred
ways ICaNA luNN VdS hHHAS W WY WIN
ing masses Of the city.
But in broader sense lies the bene-
fit. The celebration will mean more
than ten-year event. 1t will say to
the world thai Roanoke is alive, is ag
gressive, is moving. Nothing can stop
her. Her burdens may increase; she
has carried burden during the de-
preston CT thu past year which would
have broken almost any city of its size
in the country; but she has carried 1T
nobly and forged ahead with scarcely a
perceptible pause in her progress.
Now, it is not right to wait to see
what some one else is going to do. Do
your own share first. DO not wait,
then, but spur some one else up to do
ing his duty before resting. Think It
over bit. Have you any duty in the
matter? Are you not benefited by
what benefits Roanoke: Have you q
right to share in that benefit withou,
hearing part of the burden? Your own
sense of justice will tell you better
Now, do your duty and paw no to-day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
a STRAW RIDE.
Enjoyable Time Spent on Mill Mountain
Last Night.
methods.

Enjoyable Time Spent Oh Mill Mountain
Last Night.
There was quite an enjoyable hay
ride to Mill Mountain, gotten up by
a number of young society people of
this city, last night. The party started
from Mrs Fosters, on Jefferson street
at 6 o'clock, in two large wagons of the
Sands Transfer Company, we'll filled
with hay, and drove to the top of Mil:
Mountain, stopping at Hotel Rockledge
where handsome supper was served,
and where the entire evening was most
enjoyably spent in dancing, the music
being furnished by the Italian band
which they carried with them.
The members OF the party consisted
of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pope, Mr.. and
Mrs. James, Miss Annie Armstead,
Miss Teresa Armistead, Miss Callie
Goldstein, Miss Alice Foster, Miss
Blair, Miss Umbert, Miss Nellie Will
kins, Miss Darlington. Mrs. Lazell
The gentlemen of the party were: Thos.
Q. Parker, II. Helverstant, DR.. Simmons,
Chas. Lyle, DR.. Imhoff, c. &. Cushman,
A. j. Coffin, Ellis Lazell. V. Rawn, JAS
d. Lazell and j. r. Collingwood.
The party returned to the city about
1890 this morning after having passed
most pleasant time on the mountain.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
DICKINSON COUNTY NEWS.

CLINTwooD, June 1.-[Speciall-B
dine Deskins, an aged farmer living
within half q mile OF this place, had the
misfortune to have his arm broken and
mangled in terrible manner the other
day by large log which he was trying
to roll off a piece of ground. DIR. Phipps,
who attended him, thinks amputa tion
of the limb necessary.
James X. Damrun, an attorney of this
place, and Miss Belle Sutherland, OF
Brica, were quietly married the other
day at the home of the brides parents.
Miss Sutherland is daughter Of Eze-
kiel Sutherland, a prominent official OF
this county.
L. f. Rpass, the Farm er's Alliance
lecturer Of this Congressional district,
spoke here on Saturday to rather
small audience. There would have
been a larger crowd had the meeting
been sufficiently advertised before hand.
HIS address was rather pointed, but
he did not define the position of the
order in regard to some important
measures.
The weather has been so cool here
for some time past, that vegetation is. moi
doing any good, corn has turned yellow
from its effects and growth has teer
greatly retarded.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
The Reading Deal Attncked in Jersey.

TRENTON, N. j., June 1.-Attorney-
General Stockton yesterday afternoon
made application in the court of chan
Gerry for an Injunction to dissolve the
relations between the New Jersey Cen
trail, Philadelphia and Reading and
Port Reading Railroad Com panies. on
the ground that the tripartite agree
ment between them for the purpose of
moEopolizing the anthracite coal trade
is illegal. The relief asked for is that
the lease Of thu New Jersey Central to
the Port Reading shall be vacated and
the Port Reading directed to take poss.
ession of It's own property. and that
the combination shall be declared void
The court granted preliminary injunc-
ton.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02

THE TIMES can De found regularly on
ale at the following places:
Ronnoke-George Gravatt, Jr.. M. L.
smiths, Hotels Roanoke, Ponce de Leon.
EIk's News Stand, "a Salem avenue
Bristol, Tenn.-W. A. Ward, Front
Street.
Blueheld-Bluetield Inn.
Observation-Disclosures Hotel.
Observation-Disclosures Inn.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn, Brown q
Grown.
Radford-Radford Inn, w. G. Butler.
Salem-W. Taylor's Book Store.
ashington--Willard's. The Metropoli-
san.
Wytheville-E. h. Bailey.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Marriage Licenses Grauted.

Marriage licenses were granted yes
terday to Archer X. Lester ard Emma
Bernard, colored, and A. ]. Haizlip, age
sc years. and Rebecca S. Patterson, age,
30 years, white. All of the above par
ties are Of this city. Since the estab-
lishment of the Hastings Court in
March, 1854. 1,03O licenses have been
granted and 1874 of this nun Der were,
granted since January of this year.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Revolution in Central America.

New YORK, June Special The
purser OF tho steamer Miranda, which
arrived here this morning from Central
American ports, reports that revolu-
tlon had broken out at Puerto Cortez,
Honduras. General Borneo, with an
armed force from Guatemala, attacked
the city and captured it after a hard
fight, with much loss Of life and damage
to property.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Hate IIns Limits.

Ilc-Do you still feel angry with meg
She despise you! abhor you. 1
hate you!
lle-Thcn perhaps you'd better break
your engagement to accompany me to
the opera?
She-oh, l don't hate you so much
as that!--N. y. Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Hubby Gets His orders.

Wife-Whats that white stuff on youl
shoulder?
Husband-chall. from a billiard-cue,
you know
Wife (sniffing)-Hereafter wish YOU
to use chalk that doesn't smell like toll
ct powdcr.-N. y. Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02

Furniture for the large parlor of the
Friendship Fire Company will be pur-
chased to-day. The same company will
hold a meeting tonight to ARA nge for
helping the ladies who kindly assisted
at their recent fair in making their leap
year party, which will be held in the
firemans hall on June 9th, a success.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Christian Wins the Match

The roller skating contest for S25 at
Penns Hall last night between j. j.
Christian, the colored champion roller
skater, and H. L. Ross, also coiored, of
Portsmouth, Ohio, was won easily by
the former. VINO outclassed Ross in every
point. A. j. Oliver, who was one of the
judges, awarded tho money TO Christian
amid much applause.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Not to Blame.

Tommy" said his mother, "did you
bring all this mud in the house?"
81 didn't bring it," was the answer;
cit just stuck to my shoes, and came
itself"-Iarper's Young People.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
MilI Start Work ntOnce.

John Hanckel, OF this city, who was
awarded the contract for paving some
streets in Lynchbutg, will start his
pleted inside of sixty days.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
At the Bench show.

Mr.. Spatts-There are all kinds Of
dogs here Miss Lippy.
Miss Lippy-O, I'm so anxious to see
the dogs of war. Show them to me,
pleasc.-Dctroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02

Short addresses tonight at o'clock
followed by baptisms. Those who have
been approved for baptism and all who
wish to unite with the church will come
prepared to be baptized
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
4 stupid Question.

Cora-Is that the house where the
Boston novelist lives?
Merritt-No. Don't you see it has q
garden plot!-N. Y. Sun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
MINNEAPOLIS.

The Republican national convention
isless than week away, and the coun-
try Is yet in haze as to the exact atti-
tude of one OF tn leading candidates
for the nomination. Secretary Blaine
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
lie Probably Rcmained.

Papa (from the head of the stairs)-
Oh! Mary.
Daughter-Yes, father
Papa-Is Harry down there yet?
Daughter-Yes, dear father.
Papa-Tcll him to wake me up for tho
five o'clock train as he goes out, will
you?-Once Week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
a Mystery Discovered.

"Why does Il donkey eat thistles?"
asked Texas teacher of one of the
largest boys in the class
because he is donkey, I reckon
was the prompt rcply.-Texas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
True Enough.

"Say, mister, would you give me q
nickel to buy some dinner?"
why, gave you dime only four
minutes ago.
II know that, mister; but you can't
live forever on ten cents. Puck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
often the Case.

Mrs. Frontpue Ito minister's wife,
Why is your husband always asking for
money, money, money?
Minister'S Wife (wearily)-I presume
it's because he never gets any.-N. Y.
Weekly
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Another way Of Explalnlng 1t.

~ think Miss Scadds must be fond of
me-" young Bunker confided to Miss
flypp- when call she always turns
the light down very low"
20 that's no indication of fontlncss. {"
replied Miss Flypp, spitefully. The
less light there is the better her STYLE of
beauty appears. "-BroolSlyn Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Mary Had,

Mary has little pug,
But not as you suppose
Because it's not OF canine breed:
The pug is in her nose.
Newark STANDARD
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02

GoETz has removed to 1O1 Salem ave.
nue., corner Henry street. Grand open.
ing begins Wednesday. Come.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Contingent.

Promoter (of scheme before city coun-
ciD-But you surely think our measure
entitled to some consideration?
Alderman from the 'Steenth Ward
Why, that depends, of course, on the
h'm-the consideration.-Chic Trib
une
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
An OUTRAGE.

Mr.. Haysecd What's this extra
charge for?
Hotel Clcrl-We charge extra for gas
burned all night
Mr.. Hayseed-Why, consarn y'r pic
turs, you've got n sign there plain as
kin be: Don't blow out the gas'"-N
y. Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Likely Enough.

Inquisitive Neighbour hear that your
sister is engaged. Is that true?
Small Boy-Guesso. She generally is.
Good News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
On Approval.

PIANOS and organs sent on approval.
II you 40 not keep them we psy all lex
penses OF transportation. Hobh e Masic
Co.. 157 Salem avenue. can safelyldo
this because their instruments always
give satisfaction.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
A Match.

cora-Why do they call an engage
ment n match?
Dora-Because it is SO easily broken.
Once Week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
a Pleasant Company.

Jack Pottcr-We had Il meeting Of
the directors of our company last night
Mrs. Pottcr-What was the limit
Puck
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
More IInportant.

She was not worried in the house OF prayer
Because her souls condition Weakened fear,
But, an! her perturbation IL was great
Whenccr she thought her bonnet was MOI
straight
N. Y Herald.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02
Country I.umpkins.

Little Miss De Fashion lat the opera)
j guess those folks in that box is from
the country.
Mrs. De F-Why dear?
Little Miss De Fashion, can't hear q
word they say.-Good News
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-02

Rowell's American Newspaper Direc-
tory for 1901 puts the circulation of THE
ROANOKE TIMES above that of any
other paper in Southwest Virginia, and at
more than that of all the other papers of
Roanoke combined.