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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
ROANOKE, VA, MAY 10, 1899.

Rowelrs American Newspaper Direc-
tory for 1901 puts tho 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.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
Il Spring Poem.

The poet sent what he described as lust a little
thing"
brief and modest poem he had CHANGED to
write orc spring.
The editor accepted It; he smiled and never
Sworc.
1t was about the automatic spring that shuts
the door.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
4 Domestic Calan,i.y.

Mary Ito Alice)-Your doll looks very
poorly. What ails her?
Alicc-Shc frcts Il great deal. Alfred
knocked out one OF her eyes last week,
and she lost a great deal of sawdust.
She hasn't been the same doll since
Texas Siftincs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10

The Plant of the Pcnurious.
This world is but q ilecting show;
Admissions free, no doubt.
But, goodness gracious. how 1t costs
Before man gets out.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
The Southern Baseba,I Circuit

ATLANTA, May 5.-lSpecialI- The
Southern League of Baseball Clubs met
to-day and decided upon double sea
son. the first to close July 3D. second
September 81. There will then be a
supplementary season between the two
cham MON clubs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
a Comforting CIrcum.tancc.

I'll fine you ten dollars for drunl,
and disorderly," said the Judge.
"Arrah." remarked the prisoner tc
the bailiff; "Oi'm ahead anyhow. If he
had known me contimpt av court, he'd
av foincd me fur that, too."-Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
India Silks


HANDSOME FIGURED midas,
either black anu white or colors, 3oc.
letter grades at soc, Gee and 81.
embracing many very pretty things.
GLACE SILKS, in pretty combi-
nations, at 81.
32-inch CHINA SILKS. evening
shades, at Coo.
THIS WEEK we open in woolens,
new Crocodile or Crepon Novelties,
quito the latest thing out, al 81 and
Sl.12}G-Jacquard effects.
Everything in woolens, from le15c
to So. so yard, That is desirable.
Such an array is rarely shown
anywhere.
See the GINGHAMS. Never were
so pretty, never SO cheap.
l2hc Ginghams for lOc; so styles.
Toile du Nord Ginghams at l2l%c.
At l7c, CSC, 30c and i0c we show
tho unapproachable products of the
Scotch. The Scotch know how to
make Ginghams.
SEE THEM. Lace effects. plaids
that arc rs soft and beautiful as n
May morning.
NOVELTIES UNDERSTANDABLE.
HOSTS OF THEM.
They are now ready in good assert
nent.
Come while they may no had.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
Probably n Pnpcr Collar.

Actor Friend (inquiring at boarding
house)-IIns Mr.. Comedy taken his de-
parture yet?
Yes" snapped the landlady, but
that's all he did take; I've got his ward
robe. "-TcXas SiftinUs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
A Fine Farm,

Attention IL called To the advertisement OF
Va nnhlc Farm for sac Back Creek This
properly is iIc timber and farming land, and
presents II" excellent opportunity for anyone
who desires large or small farm hear Roanoke
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
SUFFERED FOR Years With
KIDNEY DISEASE,

ST. PAUL, Wise Co., Va, Dec. &c, '91.
THE ALLEN SAESAPARILLA Co.:
GENTLEMEN ~ take great pleasure i'm
tcstifying to the merits of Aliens Sar-
saparilla, as it has been boon to me.
For years l have suffered from
kidney trouble, and have doctorcd a
great deal. But in all these years have
received no permanent benefit. | believe
have found in ALIENS SARsApARILLA
Il cure for my troubles. If it continues
TO Deneht me ms much as it has in the last
two months. / shall be q well man.
1t is indeed a wonderful medi-
cine. ALVIN TAYLOR.
These statements can be verified by
writing MIR. Taylor, enclosing stamp
for reply. We publish no bogus testi-
mOnialS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
Soliiner Pianos

AeE among the leading instruments
m .nutacturcd. Their high standing
CIV 'rYwnrra IL due Ia their int-in,ic
he IL. Even competitors are compo!le d
to acku"wlcdr" ,h@ir claim to first place.
lobfi" Music N"mpanv, sole dealers,
l57 s Item avrr"",
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10

Haven't you anything stronger than
this?' asked Staggcrs, as he sat down
the empty whisky glass.
We've got some aqua-fortis," re-
piled the barllccpcr, with whitening
sarcasm.
Haven't you any aqua fiftics or six
ties?' asked the man with the thirst
Truth
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
RunniIctAtra Trains.

he Poauokc Street kail Road COMPANY are
running cstra trains on the Salem division OF
their line in order 20 give r',a people or Salem n
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
NEUROLOGICAL vircarms.

Miss Giddy-I wonder what kind Of
weapons the ancient Amazons fought
with?
Prof. Crabbe-Oh! powder and bang,
farcy-just like their modern sisters.
j Judge
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
should DO put in the City Council.

snoui0 DO put In the City Council.
This wholesale scratching will be
done because the voters desire to be
free to vote tho independents ticket for
Council. Party lines should never have
been drawn to include members of tho
Council. 1t is detrim ontal to tho inter
ests of the city.
Tho pledge which the Democratic
executive committee has placed without
authority upon the ballot will be re-
garded as far as tho ticket is voted, but
no farther. If a voter does not take
part in tho selection Of candidates for
Council he is not bound to support the
candidates selected unless he wishes to-
THIS day carries in it's events tho well
fare of Roanoke. 1t is the duty OF
every citizen who has not registered to
register. 1t will be his last chance if
he desires to vote at the spring elec.
ton.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
Did Not Meet.

The First Ward Democratic Club, which was to
have met in Federation Hall last night, did not
anssct any hns ness on account Of the sickness
of their president ami the absence OF the sccre
fnT
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
The Weather.

Forec'st for Nr.iun, North Carolina ant
South caroiinn: Showers in extreme wcsi, I'm
cfcrsins cloidines- and showers IN afternoon
rs; w!nd-.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
Heir0ninuS & Brlgh.
Leaders of High Class Dress Stuirs
at Low Prices.
Io7ly
HOTELS.
NYE LYTHiA SERVINGS.

WYTHEVILLE, VA.
Elevation, 800 feet above sea level:
mean temperature, 50 degrees Entire
freedom from all malarali and fcbrile
diseases.
Both Lythia and Chalybcate Springs,
acknowledged to be the finest in the
United States for purity and strength.
Many certificates of cure of diseases of
stomach, indigestion, Bright's disease,
diabetes, rheuma tism, gravel, dropsy,
nervousness, inscmnia, otc. Fine
hotel accomm cd atoms. NYE LYTHIA
SPRINGS co, Wythevillc, Va Waters
in draught at Christian & Barbce's
drugstore, Roanoke. 55tu, :h&su, BIN
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
An minded Jowcler.

Mrs. Justrich-Thcsc diamonds nre
genuine, of course?
Jewelcr--Certainly; know the man
ufacturcr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Circu-
lar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10

BARGAINS in luce curtains at the /,
III. Ste Hart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
lie Was Accented.

with kindling eye the poet wrote
To her his words Of love.
The kindlinG's now Gone by his hands
Each morning at the stove
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10

THE ROANOKE TIMES PUBLISHING CO.,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Entered Mt the Postoflce st Roanoke as second
slees matter.
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ladc known on applica-

Advertising rates made known on appica-
hon
Items OF news, communications, etc., should
DO addressed to the Editor OF THE TIMES.
Rcmittances, by express, money order, regis
tered letter, check, or draft should be addressed
and made payable to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
Sn,ne Otncr EclInw,

The r,ooa YVES shining softly down
On George aEG Georges sister
III take that bac,,: II wasn't George.
Because he kissed her.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
TELEPHONE NUMBER 1914.

THx TINES is delivered In Roanoke, Sslem.and
vinton every morning by carriers for 81 cents per
nonth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-10
THE WEEKLY TIMES

raH WEEKLY TIMES, containing the news OF
81. 90 In advance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-16

to have excited citizen after another receive
shocks in their efforts clear away the obstruc
ton until after, may be- hours Of delay the expert
along arayed in all the glory of his rubber
Then he Ondes the wire though it Wcre indeed, dead
seeking at the time to make the ceremony very
awful and impressive. The newspapers will come
next day in inch fu-Hcc head lines announcing " The
Deadly Wire Again. " Volts the Rampage ln-
til the people are led to believe that the wires which have
proved such blessing disguised messengers Of death
and that travel by means of electric railways is bald
headed suicide.
1t is of little use, however, to complain of the eXagger
alton and sensationalism of the papers The of
annoyance does exist, and it for remedy if pos
sbe The question of how this can best he accomplished
is answered by the necessities of the namely the
mova of the offending wire 70 do this with the bare
hands is not to be considered. for it is well known that
person cannot stand railway shock for any length of
time He could however if his hands protected by
the best known nsua ion for the purpose rGbber gloves
Each car well equipped and well operated road
should be supplied with these simple but very valuable
aduncS. Their use ill save annoyance and heavy elec
trC shocks, and at the same time the company
great deal of wasted time and adverse criticism pair
of insulated pliers and npuer should also be considered
part of the cars equipment The gloves especially
should be kept in sight of the passengers, in the
manner that wrecking tools are carried railway
trains and that fire eNtnguishers kept convenient
points in Office buildngs Nobody avoids the trains or
buildings on their account A small pacard indicating
that these appliances to be used in the handling Of
AN electric wire should be placed in full view 1t seldom
if ever happens that there is not among carload of
passengers or more who knew enough of electricity
to safely remove an abstraction of the kind named if
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-16

they have the right protection. Besides the drivers and
conductors are there
This may seem a trivial matter when consider how
sequence viewed from the standpoint Of the people whose
dent lines the pessimists who look with
among while the newspapers glad of the opportu-
ity of getting hold ofa small incident that may enagn
fled thousand times, and about which hangs air of
mystery will energeticaly endeavor to make the most of
the occasion.
In word, would suggest the supplying to each car
operated by the electric current pair of rubber gloves
insulated pliers and npperS and suitable inscriptions
near by to indicate their usc-EHgiRecr.
4 COMPA HH~O ON between steam and street railroad
n investments shows much favor for the city, or
1 \ mtr-muTa passenger companies Trunk line Sc
CuritieS do not enhance in value rapidly as city
suburban lines, and the enormous operating expenses
again deprccate to greater less extent the growing
value of steam railroad securities. In most nsanc = too
aggressive competition together with the patronage Of
officials (Which must always be taken of y cmbar
companies not little and in other ways dividends
curtaled and the growth of stock values dwarcd
Take city passenger lines general rule. Operating
expenses compared with receipts ccdtahc and
at minimum Contiguous lines although for the
greater distance parallel generally tap exclusive terri
tories and the balefu effects of runOus competition
do obtain. Again, the rapid growth of towns cities
and the growing disposition of people to live the
borders of municipal districts put life into the stocks and
give them rapid growth astly too there is rot that
parasitic clientele to take Of for street roads being
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-16

,s3sssSs1 when new and useful invention @ i, is
to display the merit that brings popularity crowd of
invention mtatoTs at once proceed to see how they can
design something of the same kind something that will
perform the functions, and yet escape being am in
fringement of the article initiated If they succeed in
obtaining patent, they conclude that their efforts have
been successful here is good reason for believing that
many Of the men who devote their time to initiating
patents would be otherwise employed if they properly
realized the nature of the moral principles they were
violating
The laws of the United States gives any person who is
the original inventor dscoverer of any new and useful
art machine, manufacture or composition o matter or
any and useful Improvement thereof the right to
letters patent which make the machine design or com
position invented much the property of the inventor
as any other article which he may inherit purchase
Many persons who would scon the idea of possessing
themse of the ordinary property OF any man without
giving due compensation, do not hesitate to scheme
of taking away the property ofpatentees by using
the ideas of the orgna inventor to deprive him of his
rights. Itis mistake to suppose that the granting OF
patent is good evidence that an invention original and
that it does not infringe the rights of previous inven
The Patent Ohcc authorities will moi issue patent
on device which they consider inring ement of II
patent previously issued but they often do and they
not the final judges Of the validity of patent That
lies with the courts and the courts have repeatedly dis
played mercy for those who have obtained patents
which were limitations of previous inventions.
JST at this tuncture when much attention is riv
eted upon the subject Of electric raj roads, p ain
word or two from that is in circulation all the
y time and has many opportunities Of observation,
may not be out of place if help toward needed changes
and improvements The eXploters of electrical novel
ties and inventions must always be ready to justify and
increase the confidence of the public by Fastening to re
moves possbles sources oannoyance and Inconvenience
ct take for instance the subject of overhead trolley
wses, which are often so strenuously objected to, yet
which have proved such boon by the increase of travel
ing facilities they have brought with concurrent advan
tages, These wires are generally strongly set up but
owing to their peculiar construction they often act
eaten net Tor the Naglaht wires OF olier
The current of street railway circuit while not danger
to Ire is of necessity not very pleasant and dead
wire dropping the trolley wire at becomes
very much alive In this condition it bangles in the air
relic until some generous person volunteers to remove
it, and then there is usually trouble Nor does it help
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90 lectric Sparks. g
Interesting Items in Reference to the Con-
struction Of Electric Railways.

IE complaint repeatedly heard made
of late that many patents obtained by
railway men for devices intended to
be applied to railway operation, are
close limitations of devices for the
same purpose previously invented
and covered by letters patent, Those
who make these charges allege that
when new and useful invention is
annlipd 10 nilMnN work. and begins
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
THIRD PARTYITES.
Tney wan: a Great Deal Here
HclOW, 'nti Want il Long

Butte, Mont, June lG. The state
of the peoples party com
rlctcd its labors here yesterday, adopt
ing a platform and putting an electoral
and state ticket in the field The plat
form iavors the free coinage OF silver,
the election of president and United
States senators by popularyotc, and the
restriction OF immigration. 1t demands
that the land grant OF the Northern
Pacific railroad in Montana he declared
forfeited on account OF the failure of the
road to construct within the specified
time, and wants the national govern
mcnt to maintain reservoirs Tor the irri-
CATION of arid lands and to provide
homes for the people free from the con
troll OF mouopolics. Delegates to Omaha
convention were selected, and Col. Ed
ward, OF Boscmdn, was nominated tor
member of congress; VIM, Kennedy, OF
Boulder, for governor, and Harry Cullon,
of Butte for lieutenant governor.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
RIVERSIDI: REVIVAL.
ReN,J w. Lee Meeting Closed
Last I.NeuinE.

The revival services, of ten days dura-
ton, at Riverside church closed last even
ing. Rev. ]. W. Lee preached wonder
fully impressive sermon on the SUBJECT,
"llcavcn." After the sermon nineteen
persons presented themselves at the al
tar and took the vows of the church,
The whole number received is thirty
three. This has been a great meeting
for the West End. The pastor, Rev. J..
{. Troy is more than happy over the re
suits of the services. Several OF the con-
vcrts will join the Baptist church. Mr,
Lee will always receive Il warm well
come in Ashcvilc. He leaves Saturday
morning for Knoxville to attend the
summer school. After rcturningi Inc
assist Rev IL, 7. Hoover in series OF
meetings on the Swannanoa Circuit.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
PEOPLES PARTY POLITICS
WEAVER SUGGESTED FOzS T..
l.. POI.K'S PLACE.
4 WOInan's Suffrage Plank Gre
ates IL Disturbance-A Little of
Everything wanted Bv Kansas
Thirty Party Men.

WICHITA, Kas., June 1G.-Alter nom- |
mating l.. d. yelling, OF Wichita, for
governor at an early hour this morning,
the peoples party convention selected ".
h. Vincent for lieutenant governor by ac-
lamation. Vincent declined to run and
there WAS no attempt made to nominate
another candidate. Resolutions were
submitted by the committc endorsing
the st. Louis platform and somewhat
simplifying its demands. They declare
that only that government is good where
an INJURY to one is concern Ot all; that the
public needs should be supplied by public
agrnccc that among other things the
government should provide public tclc'
puun@,s and t,r, .dpn lines and rpstni
currency for convenience i'll transmitting
small suns Of money, and that as nearly
| rs practicable, the mail OF all the people
| should bc delivered at their homes Tree.
The uon-ac;inn of the republican state
senators regarding the Australian ballot
| bill, the maxmum freight bill and the
bill for the election of the railroad COM
missiUncrs by the people was denounced,
The platform Iavors pensions TOR rait
road employees injured in the company $
service, such pensions to be paid by the
company and to be a first lien on their
| property.
Mrs. Lease presented Il woman's sut-
trugc plank and with the report OF the
committee it was carried. A delegate
called the attention of the chair to the
rule that all resolutions should be re-
tcr.:rd to a committee without debate.
The chair reversed his decision in spite OF
Mrs. Leases protests. The convention,
angcrcd at the course adoptcd became
uproarous. and an appeal was taken
from the decision Of the chair. Before
the result could be ANNOUNCED Il motion
to suspend the rules and adopt the res
OlutlOn carried.
The convention then adjourned till lC
o'clock this morning.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
Released on $1,000 Bond

The writ OF habcas corpus, granted by
his honor II, B. Garter in the case of N.
/. Ray, of Madison county, who is
charged with the killing of Nicely Hens
lev several weeks ago, was heard ycster-
day at chambcrsin this city, the defendant
being represented by j. Nj, Gudgcr, jr.
After a full examination of the evidence,
bond was granted by Judge Carter in
the sum of 81 900, which was given and
the defendant discharged from custody
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
IGAw CREEK PROHIS.
Meeting Addressed by J J Hill
Last Evening.

Il, L. lIaddcn, secretary OF the llaw
Creek prohibition club, sends THE ClTI-
ZEN the following;
"a large gathering of the citizens of
Ilaw Creek was addressed last evening
at the school house by J, J. Hill. The
meeting was enthusiastic and resulted in
obtaining the names OF every voter tothc
clubs roll, with the exception of one man,
and he is under conviction. The club has
more than doubled its membership.
"The meeting resolved to send a large
delegation to the county convention
which meets in Ashcvilc next Saturday
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
Quiet wedding.

Otis NJ. Coke and Miss Mary w. I.
Connally were married last evening at
"Fernihurst, the home of the brides
father, Col. J. X. Connally, Rev. Dr.
Burrows, of Richmond, Va, officiating
The wedding was a very quiet one, only
few immediate friends being present
MIR. and Mrs. Coke left on the 2;3(
train this afternoon for the north.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
ON To IearsOn's Bridge.

The annual meeting Of the AshcviIle
Loan, Construction and Improvement
company was held today and the fol
loving ctticcrsr re elected; Geo, 5, Powell,
president and general manager; NJ. !.
Bcardcn, secretary. W. W. Barnard,
treasurer; Richmond Pearson, ]. L. Ran
kin, J. 5. Adams, T. II. Cobb, Geo. 5.
Powell, directors. \ resolution was
adopted bv the directors inStructiuG the
officers to push to early completion the
construction of the street railway to
pcarson's bridget
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
New County Paper.

THE CITIZEN has received the June
number Of the Skyland Advance, pub
lished at SAvland this county. 1t is a
4-pasc 2-column sheet, and the price is
30 cents a year. Allen &. Miller is the
editor of the Advance. 1t is a unique
publication, and contains general, scien-
titiC and humorous reports. The unc
issue says; 1--WE have printed this issue
with roller skates on and gray squirrel
up our sleeve" 1t is probable that Bill
Nve is a patron of the Advance, as it is
published in his bailwick.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
DID HE TRY
TO COMMIT SUICIDE 1?

The train which leaves the Ashevilc
depot at 300 was rounding the bend
yesterday when a man rushed to the
platform and jumped off. Fills rash
act created great excitement among
the other passcngers-thcy all thought it
was a case OF suicide. Ladies tainted.
men rushed to the platform expecting to
see his mangled form upon the track,
but the fact was he had forgotten to put
Ills bottle of "Buncombc Pills" in his
satchcl and would not start on his jour
ney without them Hctook great tchanCcs,
but he might have taken greater.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1892-06-16
GRANTS PHARMACY.

Years ago people regarded cold cream
and camphor ice as the utimatums for
chapped hands and all similar skin trout
bles, many persons find that the applica-
ton OF either of them aggravates their
trouble. To such "CAMpIIO-GLYCER-
lNE COMPOUND" is a boon-il is a pos
itive cure for chapped hands, chatting,
sunburn, ETC., and an elegant face dress
ing after shaving-it contains no mineral
or noxious ingredient, is elegantly per-
iumed, will not soil the most delicate
fabric, is entirely harmless and safe to
use on the most delicate skin and con-
tans nothing greasy orsticky. For sale
only at