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"sTRONG, MANLY HANDS DREW ME INTO
THE BOAT"

Il overheard my husband and our friend
talking, though they did not intend me to
hear: they were evidently afraid that we
We're being carried to the dreaded coral
reefs, whose white, sawlike crests could
he seen rising here and there above the
food.
AS we drifted near one of those reefs
that rose higher than the others my hus-
band suddenly seized me, and the next
thing knew the boat was abandoned and
he and our friend were swimming with me
to the rocks. How we reached the reef
do not remember but do recall that after
getting there we found fiat rock about
four feet square, on which it was difficult
for two and nearly impossible for three to
stand. But the confidence that we had
solid earth under our feet made us feel as
if we were reprieved.
81 thought not of myself ut this time
but of my little ones at home and of nv
dear husband, who was wearing himself
out to save me.
"Clinging to that rock we eagerly peered
through the darkness in the hope of seeing
one of those fishing boats which in the day
time swarm in the waters about Annoy
1.-THE tide all this time was coming in
and the water every minute rose higher
on that little fiat rock, about which the
foam tipped waves roared like hungry
monsters.
II urged my husband and our friend to
abandon me, for if alone / knew they
could swim with the tide to the mainland,
but like brave men they tried to cheer me
tried though knew they were rs hopeless
as myself
1.-THE, tide rose at first to our ankles;
+ then waves that it was hard to resist
swept over the rock and grew dizzy and
/ dumb, and there came to me the drowsy
: feeling of one who forgets fear in com
plete exhaustion.
Strong hands held me up but seemed
to feel tina: the wind and the water were
stronger Then, like one rudely aroused
from sleep, seemed to awake. My hus-
band and our friend were shouting. With
out knowing exactly why, lent my shrili
voice to their efforts. The sound of my
own voice called me back, rs il seemed to
life Looking out toward the phospho-
resent sea saw something rising and fall
, ing on the waves and to my eager ears
there came the tapping of sail.
III felt my husbands arm Tightening
about me and heard him calling: There's
a boat to lecwardl Shout all together,
Shout for your lives
inspired by IL sudden hope we sent up a
l0nd. simultaneous call: but the boatman
to whom it was directed apparently did
not hear it. for We could not rec that he
moved
Another painful interval of silence
ensued. with the water steadily rising,
when, Ia IL lull in the storm. we heard the
qnck dash of ours! 1t YVES not the Gull
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GEMS IN VERSE.
A Reproach.

"A Reproach.
Tho room Is ablazo with countless lights,
Tho faces catch tho glow;
Like tho song Of hidden water sprites
The rhythmic waltz strains flow.
And am one OF @ dozen men
Who bow before your throne.
All, Rosalie, remember when
was the only one.
Last summer l was the only ono
Who waited for your smile
When we rowcd about tho lake alono,
And tramped for many mile.
Then thero were dozens of girls around
AS fair as they could be,
Yet In my eyes you wero always found
Tho only ono for mo.
Now, when ask you for single dance,
You hand mo your card
Ah, sweet indeed is that smilo and glance,
But Fato is very hard;
For every dance on your card Is COMO
There's not an empty line,
And certain "F" has FIVE alone
What Are these dances mine?
-Flavel Scott Mines.
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SOME ODD STORIES.
INTERESTING INCIDENTS RELATED
BY MAJOR A. r. CALHOUN.

Lady Tells How Sho Fell Overheard
During u Storm in tho China Sea-A
Night OF Terror on "a Coral Reef and "a
Timely Rescue.
Copyright, 1892. by American Press Associa-
toni
"One afternoon in last December" writes
en- American lady from. Annoy, China,
my husband. who was the captain of an
American vessel then in port, and n friend
of ours I'M English naval officer, proposed
chat we should take n sail down the harbor
in our yacht. IL little vessel of some thirty
tons burden.
The weatherwas pleasant, with n breeze
from the northeast, which is the prevailing
wind during the winter months. | had
the greatest confidence in my husband and
our friend, yet that day went on board
the yacht with Il feeling of dread that
could not account for. Against my hus-
bands wishes left the children on shore,
and till the day die shall regara the i'm
pulse that led to this as providcntial.
About 2:30 in the afternoon we left the
whnrf ind dropped down the stream. The
wind was right and we had n fine run
down the harbor with the open sea be-
fore us
THE air was so clear and bracing that
soon forgot my fears and enjoyed the sit
uapion to the utmost. so that it was who
asked for nm extension of our voyage when
we ought to have been facing for home.
AT length the yacht was put about, and
now we found that what had been pleas
ant gale rs we sailed with it increased to
storm us we beat against it.
mo one who has not seen the sudden
gathering of squalls in the China sea cnn
form any idea of how almost instantane.
ously the sky will fill with clouds and the
wind increase to a hurricane.
My husband, who knew the sudden
changes, attempted to take in snil while
OUR friend stecred. but before he could do
so the sqlnll struck us
"'Fhere WAS an instant Of horrible con
fusion, in which heard the slapping of the
sails, the siapping of the cor.lage, the hiss
and roar of the sea- then came a Jerk that
threw me completely over-sutldcn dark
ness and Il plunge into ice cold water. Our
boat had been overturned
with the natural instinct of self pres
ervation, aided 10y some slight knowledge
OF swimming, heat the water with my
hands and managed to sustain myself for
''ii i"'.''iie. i'u1 bclurc my ScHScS DNu re-
turned fully found that my husband and
our friend were sustaining me-
Fortunately none of us had received
sany injury from the ropes or broken spars:
but as we were far from land and with no
help in sight we drew no comfort from the
fact that none Of us WAS disabled After
desperate effort we seized the boat.
which was floating bottom up and drifting
lnlnnd with the tide that had just turned.
But the city of Annoy lay long distance
OIL. and. to add to the horror of our
situation, the sun had set and heavy cloud
banks overhead promised n dark night.
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A Little Book.

little book, with here and there leaf
Turned at Some tender passage; how 1t seems
10 speak to me, to fill my soul will, dreams
sweet rs first love, and beautiful, though briefl
Hero was her glory; on this page her grief,
For tears have stained it; here tho sunlight
streams,
And there the stars withheld from her their
beams.
And sorrow sought her white soul like theft
And hero her nanre, and us breathe tho sweet
Soft syllablcs. n presence in the room
Sheds rare radiance; but may not look;
The yellowed leaves aro flutterng at my feet;
Inc light Is gone. and l. lost in the gloom,
Weep like q woman DER this little book.
Frank l.. Stanton,
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The Little Tunker Bonnet.

A maiden came driving sleek black mare
Into tho town, into the town:
And tho light wind lifted her raven hair
In innocent ringlets hanging down
To the neck of her fleecy. lead colorcd gown.
From under the puckered, silken crown
or her littlo Thinker bonnet.
She'd n red roso lip and nm oyo of brown.
And dimples rare, and dimplcs rare;
But tho lasses laughed as sho rode in town,
For the graceful gown that she wore with caro-
Had mover n flounce upon it,
AND they made remarks on her rustic air
And wondered what country hulk would dare
Mako lovo to that queer old bonnet"
Oh. merry town girls, you do not know,
Acres are wide, acres arc wide;
And wheat aud corn fields lying arrow
Arc tho I'unker's wealth and tho Tunker's
pride;
And the farm and tho houses on It,
The COW for milk, and tho horse to ride
Tho gift and dover for the bonny bride
That wcareth the Thinker bonnet
But the merchant beau in tho dry goods store
Welcomed her in, welcomed her in;
And the sweet little face with smiles ran Der
AS tho cunning purse Of crocodile skin,
With the climbing clasp upon 1t,
She drew at each purchase, and from within
CoaXcd arguments that were there to win
Sure grace for tho Thinker bonnet
Then she mounted her buggy and drove away
Through meadows sweet, through meadows
sweet,
Where her graybeard father raked tho hay
by tho Tunkcr church were tho turnpikcs
meet
Tho church with no stecple on it.
said tho merchant. musing, "Her style Is
neat;
I'll join the Thinkers, raiso beard and wheat.
And win that little bonnet"
Benjamin 8. Parker.
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NOTICE. ALL TRAN.
~ sient advertising must be
paid cash in advance, to save
cost of booking and collecting.
Advertisements in the one,
cent-a-word column are one
cent for each Of the first two
insertions and half a cent a
word for each subsequent in.
sertion.
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wound of the Chinese paddle, but The, good,

wound Of the Chinese paddle, but the, good,
strong, united dash of English oars.
THE boat of an English man-of-war,
which had been out watching for snug
glers, was returning. This time our cry
for help was heard, and just as the water
had risen to my waist, strong, manly
hands drew me. fainting and exhausted,
into the boat.
"Of our return home I know but little
lnsensibilicy followed on such terrible
strain to my nerves. But, thanks to a
gracious Providence, that night held my
children to my heart again"
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Yesterday,


Yesl tho room is just the same.
And the sunshine Is rs bright.
And the lamplight is as soft
When without folds down the NIGHT.
Yet the room Is not tho same,
And We have no heart to play
With the checkers, rs we did
Yesterday.
People go BY just the same,
And the bells ring every hour.
And tho great clock tells tho time
On the corner, from the tower.
And the little children smilo
In the house across the way.
But they miss the smile they met
Yesterday.
And the street is just tho same,
Hurrying footsteps. din and noise;
And from far away the cry
OF q crowd of "Extrai" boys.
But we turn to where star
Shines with tender, loving ray;
All! the dear stars seem so near, since
Yesterday.
AL the trees stand Just the same,
Branches traced against the sky;
And the grass is growing green
Where the buried people lie.
Lovingly the MOSES creep
On the stones so old and gray,
Why, Think he was walking there,
Yesterday.
All the papers in pile
On the table by the door;
Just as they have always been
On the many days before.
On the top The Transcript lies;
And, nh mel why should it say,
As 1t does. Died suddenly"
Yesterday
-Eunice Holbrook.
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Old Books.

A thrasher prime Is Father Time;
When harvest loads his vain
He beats the hollow husks aside
And boards the golden grain.
A winnower Is Father Time;
The chaff he blows away;
Inc sweetest seed he treasures up
For many year and day.
Oh. very wise Is Father Timei
His fail is tried and true.
love the garnered pile Of books
He's winnowcd through and through.
Selma Ware Paine.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-06

$4,000 T money e invest 1 A IL.
side lots, stock in land and Manufacture
ing companies. VIII pay cash. Only
bargains considered All communion
tions strictly confidential. Address
NORTHERN, care TINES office. rim
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BE Brief.

Whether you write in prose or verse,
When you've got a thing to say,
Say 1t! Don't take half II day.
When your tales got little in 1t,
Crowd the whole thing in n minute.
Life is short-a fieeting vapor-
Don't fill tho whole Of your paper
With tale which, ut pinch,
Could be cOrnered in an inch.
Boil her down until she SINNERS;
Polish her until abe glimmers.
When you've got n thing TO say.
Say 1t! Don't take half day.
Christian Leader.
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Love and Fame.

Love md Fame.
looked for Fame,
And Love came fitting By,
But paused awhile.
With bated wings. to sigh;
But still looked for Fame.
And Love fled by.
Fame camc at last,
When hope Was almost sped;
Famc came Mt last,
When youth and Joy had fed;
And then looked for Love;
But Love was dead.
M. T. Marshall.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-06

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE-All
"a persons having claims against tho
estate OF Mrs. Mary S. Word, deceased,
Will present them at once for payment.
s. GRIFFIN, Administrator. 73llw
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ITO THE PEOPLE OF ROANOKE,

have resumed business at my old stand,
stall No. III, Second market
will keep the freshest and tcndcrest
meats, and cell at reasonable prices l
ask my old patrons to again place their
orders with me. Respectfully,
2276m
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TIIE OLD RELIABLE AND Pop
Il ular Dye Works is the only place
to have your clothes perfectly dyed,
cleaned and rep iircd
Prices very moderate. Goods sent
by express will receive prompt attcn-
ton. MRS. Z. WALSAK, proprictor,
corner Commerce and Campbell
streets, Roanoke, Va. may2l6m.
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no YOU WANT JOB PRINTING
IL of any kind II You do
LOOKABILL'S PRINTING HOUSE,
at Nos. IAN Jefferson street, and s
Salem avenue, lie the place to leave
your orders. Fret class work
promptly executed at moderate prices
and satisfaction guaranteed. Tclc-
phone No. 1856. AIRY
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EREDERICK J. AMwEG, C. E., NJ.
Il Am. Soc. G. &. 81 Engr's Club OF
builder, Commefcial Bank Building,
Roanoke, Va. apr22-tf
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THE RADFORD CIGAR co.

Sell only Union made cigars.
Their brands are
Cuba Leaf,
Perfection and
1 Chieftain.
2H 6m Ask for these brands only.
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CANp1Esn cAKEsll,

Having succeeded Xanthancou, the con-
fcctioncer and baker, at log Salem avenue
g. W., invite my friends and the public
generally to patronize me. My stock of
fruits, foreign and domestic, candies,
cakes, toys, etc, is full and complete.
Weddings, parties, etc, served.
I'll TT A. e. MOSS.
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TN TIE CLERKS OFFICE OF TIE IIUST.
L ings Court for the city OF Roanoke, on the I'd
day or August, 1872
:, John ohm W Dnttenhoier, plaintir, MS ainst Emma
The object OF this suit is to obtain a divorce n
vincnlo matrimonii from the defendant, Emma
Z. ,Duttenhofcr; and al affidavit having been
mace and filed that the defendant, Emm n O.
Duttenhofcr, Is not resident OF tho State OF Vir
gina, IL ordered that she appear here within
hit:en days after due publication hereof, and do
what may he necessary to protect her interest In
this suit. And 1t Is further ordered that copy
hereof be published opce week for four weeks
In THE DAILY Times. and that copy be posted
al the front door OF the courthouse OF this city on
the first day OF tho next term.
A cOpy-,cstc: SIS. BROOKE Clerk
Gish N Brand, p. q. So law A
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements In this column win repay
perusal.

~ LADIES' SLIPPERS.
$3.50 clippers, $3.50.
$3.50 slippers, Sa.OO.
S2.C0 slippers, S1.65.
$3.50 slippers. $3.50.
At GOETZ'S,
No. 101 Salem avenue, Cor. Henry.
4156m.
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Stick them on your letters.
Stick them on the wall.
Stick them everywhere and help ad-
vertise the town.
They are the same as the "cars" on
the first page OF The TIMES.
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NOTICE-THERE WILL BEAGEN-
~ eral meeting OF the stockholders Of
the United Investment Company held
at the Office of the Fidelity, Lean and
Trust Company in tho city Of Roanoke
Friday, August 26, 1902, at p m. The
meeting ia called for the purpose OF
electing officers for the ensuing year
and the transaction of such other BUSH
ness as may come before the meeting.
BY order of the board Of directors w.
E ANDREWS, Secretary. 726 sod
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STRAYED OR STOLEN-TWO RED
~ cows, one no horns and the end both
ears off; the other one three years old,
nearly dry and straight horns. Any in
formation will DO literally rewarded.
o. b. JENNINGS, 100 Seventh avenue
n. @. : a 1w
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MONEY TO LOAN.

&CS 600 MORE TO LOAN ON ROA-
noke improved real estate.
have placed s95 600 during the past 30
days, $4,000 of which was placed in ten
days from application. Remember, If
you want money,it will cost you nothing
to get loan through me until you get
your loan. JAS s GROVES. the live
real estate agent two doors west POST
office.
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NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
l. stockholders OF the Vinton Land
Improvement Company will be held at
the office of Nj. T. C. Jordon, general
manager, room 12, Masonic Ton pie,
Roanoke, Va, on Wednesday, August
II. 1892, at l2 O'Clock M.
JAMES II. BORUM,
President.
III. l.. PAGE, Secretary. S 3 to
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between A.
L. Fuqua and j. A. Mcmillan, of the
city OF Roanoke, Va, under the firm
name OF FuQua Il Mcmillan, has been
dissolved this 5th day of August, 1899,
by mutual consent All claims due the
firm have been placed in the hands of
IL. L. Cbiles for immediate collection,
and he is authorized to receipt for the
samo. All demands on the said partner
ship should be presented to him for set
tlement A. l.. FUQUA.
j. A. MCMILLAN.
A. L. Fuqua will continue the BUSH
ness at the same place recently occupied
by firm, No. 214 Salem avenue.
ST sod A. L. FUQUA.
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A RTIFICIAL STONE AND Paw
IA ING.

The Virginia Artificial Stone and
Paving Company. Office, No. GO
First avenue II. w., will contract for
artificial stone work, paving, guttor-
Ing, yard decorations. etc.
Estimates furnished; prices low.
All work guaranteed.
2 . emo I'D. PARIS, Prop'r.
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SALESMEN WANTED-TO SELL
~ household goods on salary or COM
mission. STANDARD INSTALLMENT
Co. 426 Commonwealth ave., Roanoke,
va S51w
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Daring Is Doing.

Daring Is Doing.
The intent and not tho deed
Is in our power: and therefore who dares
greatly
Docs greatly. Browns Barbarossn.
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WANTED-HELP.

WANTED = BOOKKEEPERS. CLERKS
w stcuographcrs cashiers, sal esmcn. teach
ers, mechanics, servants and all persons desiring
cmp'o! mcnt OF any kind in Tenn, KY Va, Ga,
an; ana Mo: Address with stamp, NASHVILLE
EMPLOYMENT =, BUREAU, Nashville Tenn.
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STRA YED OR STOLEN-BAY
~ horse, six years old, 1000 pounds,
small lump on left front pasturn Joint.
sore on back from harness, from old
Melrose Dairy place. Liberal reward
for return or information leading to re-
covery. L. L. PITSNOGLE, s tall No.
l2, city market. S53t
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THE ROANOKE TRANSFER
II Company is prepared to do all
wagons, good teams and respon-
sible drivers. Prompt attention,
Offlces, Freight depot and jefferson
street, south. Telephone, 119.
octi-1-yr
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SUITABLE REWARD WILL BE
~ given any one finding bunch of KEYS
and returning somo to TINES office. II.
A. MACDONALD. TAI 1w
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SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE
~ ladies: When you pack your
trunk for your summer trip, don't
crowd your fine dresses in and have
them all wrinklcd and ont OF shape,
but come to the paper box factory of
U. ID. JENKINS, corner Sixth avenue
and second street s: w, and get boxes
to pack them in. They will 1T your
trunk and save you lots OF worry.
10 4m.
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RUGGlEs AND CARRIAGES FOR
IL SALE,

1 carry full line OF buggice, car
riagcs, phactons, surveys, harness, etc,
for sale cheap. Get prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Satisfaction guar
antccd. DIV. REED.
Corner Fifth ave. and Roanoke st.
6 5 6m
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M ANTED-PRESS FEEDER FOR
Wv double cylinder Hoe. Apply at
LINES ONCE. eff
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LOST AND FOUND

I OST-A DARK, BROWN JERSEY
~ COW, three years old, white spots on
left flank and right hind leg below
flank; last seen had rope wrapned
around horns. Reward for return to 4o3
Church avenue. sstf
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/ OST-PAIR GOLD RIMMED SPEC
~ tacles. Finder will confer favor
by returning same to JAS. A. PUGH.
Record office, Jefferson street. 727 IT,.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-09
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL
Quotations Of Staple Products in the
Leading Markets.

Stocks and Bonds-Money Easy Sterling
Exchange Quiet and Steady Government
Ronds Dull and Steady-Railroads Quiet
and IrreguIar-Stocks Closed Quiet and
Unsettled.
At New York, yesterday, money was easy,
ranging from 1 az per cent; last loan 2, clos
ing per cent. Prime mercantile paper quoted
at 4@51a per cent. Sterling Exchange was quiet
and steady with actual business in bankers
bills at S5A ior 60-daybills and S71a for
demand; posted rates at 86t94 SS. CONNER
caI bills were at 84a4 "a 81. Government
bonds were dull and steady. Railroads were
quiet and irregular.
There was very little in the stock market al
ter IL O'Clock. Outside of st Paul and New
England the general list sank into positive dull
ness with slight fluctuations and dropping tone.
The circulation of rumor that there would af-
ter all be no dividend on st Paul, which Tor
some time was persistently insisted on by GER
tain interests precipitated the attack upon that
stock. and heavy realizing sales, helped on the
demoralization. It retired to TIA, at which
point it was per cent lower than last night
New England was forced off to 461a. All the
activity in Reading disappeared and took its
pace with the rest of the list. During the last
hour the market again showed signs of severe
pressure, st Paul, Northwestern, Reading. New
England and some others losing over reaching
lowest prices of the day, market closing quiet
and unsettled. close to first figures for most
stocks.
Transatactions at the Stock Exchange aggre-
gated 37s,7oo shares.