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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
BALD HEADS POLISHED.

An Inventive Barber Starts Now and
Funny Business.
His shop was neatly furnished, and
In the rear wall is set an ordinary door
leading into small room, about which
perpetually fingers veil of mystery.
An old gentleman entering the shop
the other day was ushored into this
mysterious back room by an obsequious
attendant Before the little door closed
on the pair curious customer in the
main room, glancing into the smaller
apartment saw this sign on the far wall:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
BREVITIES.

II. Il. Oliver, who was shot recently
by Moonshiner Shelton, has gotten out
again and fittingly celebrated the event
by getting on tear" and playing
havoc generally; in consequence he was
placed under arrest for being disorderly.
Judge w. d. Vaughan will leave to-
morrow for short visit to his family in
Floyd county.
Vaughan and Hairless and Heflin and
Dunlap, attorneys, have moved their
Offices to the Briggs block.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
HE LOVED HIS PRISON.

a Robin on Being offered His Liberty DO
Hberately Refuses to Accept.
Not wishing to keep my young robin
through the winter, attempted to in
troduce him to liberty and his fcathered
kith and kin. This was easier to say
than to do. AS with kindly treated
slaves in the old days, liberty was what
he dreaded. He had never been out
side his prison bars. yet had fancied
when the door of his cage was opened
he would fly away at once. Instead,
he gave one little chirp of dismay and
retreated to the farthest corner, loolt-
ing imploringly at me, as much as to
say: I'm little fellow. Don't make
me go out into that big world. I'm
afraid"
I closed the door of his cage and a
more delighted bird was never seen
This experiment was repeated for sew
eral successive days, but nothing could
induce him to venture out Finally
put my hand in his cage and brought
him FORTH This attempt was followed
by a series of small but piercing bird
shricks, uttered in heartrending way
by Robin who stood just outside the
closed door Next he pecled at the
wires of his cage, flow cxcitedly about
and inspected his house from every
point of view even from the roof Then
he huddled down close by the door in
such a fluffy, forlorn way that opened
it, and with hop, skip and jump, and
a shrill note of delight, he bounced in.
Wide Awake.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
FOR a THOROUGH INVESTIGATION.

Evidence showing that tho fire in
Laskey's jewelry store yesterday morn
ing was of incendiary origin, continues
Co accumulate. The investigation
should not stop. The interest of the
city as we'll as Justice to Mr.. Laskey de-
mands most searching investigation.
The fact that crime has been com
mitted is beyond reasonable doubt,
but there is still doubt as to who was
the perpetrator.
The arrest of Mr.. Laskey is only an
Incident, and it is duty the authori-
ties owe to the community to leave
nothing undone to solve the mystery
and punish the guilty party, whoever
nc may be.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
RIA DFO RID.
THE KENT BILL
Opposed by the Citizens of
Radford.
ROANOKE TINES BUREAU,
RADFORD, VA, Feb. 3

Pursuant TO call q large number of
citizens assembled at Randolph Hall
last night to express their condemna-
ton Of the Kent bill. After few re-
marks by Mr.. j. M. NorHeet, Col. w. III.
Barclay was called to the chair and Mr..
G. W. Saunders appointed secretary.
Several speeches were made bearing
upon the question, and committee of
ive-Messrs. Kenderdine. Ingles, Gal
way, Brownlee and Norfleet-was APP
pointed to draft tho following resolu.
tions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the passage of the Kent
railroad bill now pending in the general
assembly will result in incalculable dam.
age to the industrial growth and pros
perity of Southwest Virginia and the en-
tire State, by crippling the railroads
that have aided so materially in the de-
velopment, and by hindering them from
completing their contemplated improve
ments, as their stock and bonds will BIO
so diminished in value that foreign
capital will be deferred in the future
from further investment and by pre-
venting manufacturing enterprises from
locating in our midst, as they will no
longer be able to obtain satisfac tory
rates for shipping their products; and
Whereas hand Of welcome should
be extended to all who arc willing to
employ their means or skill in extract
ing from our hills their mineral wealth,
waking up their solitude with the busy
hum of industry and making their val
legs beautiful with towns and cities; and
Whereas the passage of this bill
would fall like a blight on this budding
prosperity; and.
Whereas we favor good and whole
some laws governing railroads and other
corporations; be- it
Resolved, by the citizcns of Rad
ford in mass meeting assembled, that
the passage of the Kent railroad bill
will be great blow to the established
industries of Virginia and will greatly
retard tho future growth and pros perity,
and that copy of this resolution be
furnished to our representatives, with
the request that they use all their in
fluencc to secure the defeat of said bill. p"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
FOR coMMoNwEALrH.s ATTORNEY.

HAVING been urged in communica.
ton addressed to mo appearing in TIE
TINES to declare myself through the
medium OF the press, respectfully an
nounce that am a candidate for the
office of commemorative attorney for
the city of Roanoke, and solicit the
support OF my:fellow-citizens If elected
will endeavor to discharge the duties
of tho Office with fidelity and zeal.
Very truly, EsToN RANDOLPH.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04

The Celebrated "Bluo and Gray" and
"Big jug" Navy
TOBACCos are for sale by tho follow
ing retailers:
j. w. Dyer, Roanoke, Va.
Mrs. Mary Robinson, Roanoke, Va.
e. w. Spangler, Roanoke, Va.
V. p NOR, Roanoke, Va.
S. A. Compert, Roanoke, Va.
R, II. William lon, Roanoke, Va.
Fred Steinbrecher & Co., Roanoke,
Va.
f.. II. Walker, Roanoke, Va.
Reynolds Bros, Roanoke, Va.
Dealers will DO supplied at factory
prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
THE JAIL LOCATION.

To THE EDITOR OF THE TINES Seeing
that the matter Of the selection of site
for your new Jail is being agitated in
your city, and as I believe your city has
great future and your citizens should
look we'll in the future in this matter,
by all means let place DO selected not
so conspicuous as your present site. but
locate same outside Of your business
center. GEo. A. BAKER.
Havre de Grace, Md, Feb. g. 1892.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
An Express Train Wrecked.

NORTH BALTIMORE, Ohio, Feb. a.
lSpeciall-The United States Express
freight train which left Chicago last
evening for New York jumped the track
early this morning about half mile
west of this place, on the Chicago divi-
sion. The engine was overturned and
fell upon the engineer, who was killed.
The fireman was badly scalded, but no
others were hurt. No passenger car
was attached to this train.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
Removing the Mystery of Elect, ocutions

NemOVihg the HyBtery OF EIectI OcutfOns.
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 3.-The Stein
bill, allowing the publication OF details
of electrical executions, passed the sen.
ate this morning with slight amend,
ment, and was Immediately concurred
in by the assembly. The bill is certain
to become law, as the Governor in his
recent message expressed himself
plainly against the press-gag provision
of the original statute.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04

THE TIMES can Do found regularly on
Gale at the following places:
Roanoke--George Gravatt, Jr.. M. L.
Smith g, Hotels Roanoke. Ponce de Leon,
Eik's News Stand. 81 Salem avenue, and
Sands News Stand s Jefferson st. S.
Bristol, Tenn.-W. A. Ward, Front
Street.
Bluefleld-Bluetleld Inn.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hotel.
MISUNDERSTANDING Inn.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn, Brown &
Brown.
Radford--Radford Inn. W. c. Butler.
Salem--W. Taylor's Book Store.
Washington--Willard Tho Metropoli-
can.
Wytheville-E H. Bailey.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
Good Cooking
prices.

Is ONE of the chief blessings Of every
home. To insure good custards, pud-
dings, sauces, etc., use Gail Borden
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. Direc-
tions on label. Scld by your grocer and
druggist.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
Second. Hand Pianos

FOR $50 to SITS on payment of SIS to SIC
per month Stool and cover free, a,
Hobbie Music Company, la7 Salem ave-
nue., Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04

Rowell's American Newspaper Dlrec-
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.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
New ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The New England pianos have been
greatly improved OF late. Call and see
new stock in fancy cases, arriving and
IN stock. Hobbie Music Company, 1877
Salem avenue. Catalogues free.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04

8RIsToL may be expected to hold
mass meeting condemning Senator
Kyle's bill for national marriage and
divorce law.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04

TAYLoe's stall, No. z, city market. is
headquarters for fresh meats II you
mover gave him trial order do Sc at
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-04
ROANOKE, VA, FEB. 4. 1892.

Entered at tho Postofice at Roanoke as second
class matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17
BRIGHT BITS.

FUssY--I can't see why you women wear such
long, trailing skirts
Mrs. Fussy-To have something to occupy
our hands with, of course. Why do you carry
walking-stick when you're not lame.-Jld0e.
FIRST PHYsIcIAN-Did old Coupons case
yield to your treatment:
Second PhYsician-It did. treated it for six
months and 1t yielded something like 10
guineas-I BITS
THE still small voice Of conscience seems
never to reach him"
mo. He's gotten SO tough that suppose 1t
is no longer on speaking terms with him.
Washington Star.
GLANDERs-It is said that paper can be used
effectively IN keeping person warm.
Gazlay-That is very true. l remember a
thirty-day note of mine once kept me in a sweat
FOR month.-BrooktYn Life.
- DocToR-weI, my friend, what seems to be
the matter with you?
Grogan-Shure, docther, there's somethin'
the matter wild me jaw. l can't domesticate
me food-Smith, Gray Dc Co.'S Monthly.
RrcKErs-Have you certificate of any Gould
stock in your safe?
Gasket-No; why?
Ricketts, was curious to know il it il printed
on waterproof paper. -PittsotT0 Chronicle.
MISS MoLLIE MCGINNIs tobogganing is
all very well, but you don't know whether you
will come back alive or dead.
Gus de Smith--Er-you've always come back
MoTHER-My dear, always remember that il
is not good taste to talk about yourself in com
pany. 4
Miss Budd-o, never do always talk
about The other gifis.-Street Il Smiths Good
NeIcS.
NEW BoARDBR-I s'pose you like boarders who
will eat anything that's set before them and not
grumoe?
Mrs SIimdet-Bless you, no. I'd a sight
rather they'd grumble and not eat.-Nep York
Weekly.
SMYTHE-Why don't you buy a house and quit
Tompkins Cwho has political aspirations)-I
don't dare. That would make me a taxpayer,
and m afraid I'D be mugwump next.-NetO
York Herald.
20. FOR the Wings of a Dove"--Helen.
Just listen to that soprano! What good would
the wings of dove" do her? She must weigh
800 pounds.
Jack-Probably she wants them to trim a hat
wtth.-PIlck.
THE BIG SISTERS INTBNpED-Johnny, why do
you hang around here so much?
Johnny-rse waitin' to hear UNI jeweler
whithte. Papa thaid he'd have to whithle for
hith pay for thithta's 'gagement wing.-Hdr-
yard Ldmpo0ss.
MoTHER-You should not encourage that
young man.
Daughter-Why not, mother?
"He is so ugly TO his sister
40, but I'm not going to be sister TO this
one. "-GOOG NelOS.
TR1vvET-Did they have aprinted programme
in the ancient Greek theaters?
Dicer-T think not
Trivvet-I thought perhaps the jokes on this
programme had come down from those times.
Detroit Free Press.
LANDLADY-why did you bring your note
book TO the table. Mr. Pertman?
Mr. Pertman-I noticed that we are to have
roast turkey for dinner. I wish to keep tally
of the different ways it will be served before it
finally passes from view.-Puct.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17
A Clock as q natactiua

The alarm clock is coming to the front in
manner that is to say the least, little surpris-
ing. 1t is seemingly taking fiendish revenge
on men and women for the pangs it has suffered
at the hands and feet Of irate people whose
slumbers 1t has disturbed. few DAYS ago a
wedding was enlivened and the guests well-nigh
stampeded by little alarm clock that had
some way got tangled up in the brides dress
And now comes story from New York of how
one of the little things played detective and
caught thief. John Savage, a colored man of
80 Catherine street, when he awakened this
morning, found that the two pillows from under
his head and the little alarm clock which stood
on the mantelshelf had both mysteriously dis
appeared Savage opened the door and cried
Thief at the top of his lungs. says the New
YORK Evening Sun, until everybody in the tene-
ment house came rushing into his room to ace
what all the row was about.
Among the first of his friends to come to his
assistance was Jacob White. Mr.. White had
his winter coat on, and his manner was some
what perturbed. The room was ransacked
from top to bottom to see if by any possible
chance the clock and pillows could have hidden
themselves away. Whenever there was a
pause in the proceedings the ears OF the search
ers were greeted by most mysterious tick
tick-tick.
1t seemed to emanate from the vicinity of Mr..
White Everybody pricked his ears up and
waited to hear it again. But it so happened
that whenever hush fell upon the crowd Mr.
White would suddenly be seized with fit of
coughing which lasted until persons began to
chat again. 1t was muf1ed sort of tick when
heard.
When the search for the missing articles
proved unsuccessful, Mr. White comniserated
with his unfortunate friend and proceeded to
take his departure. AS he reached the door a
most unholy rumblinS was heard in his over
coat pocket. The alarm clock which was there
concealed, lifted up its voice and rang. Mr.
White fed precpitately, but dozen hands were
laid upon him. the clock was jerked out of his
pocket and Mr.. White las marched off to the
TombS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17
PERSONAL.

JAY GOULD carries in his purse a 10 cent piece
which he declares was at one time all that stood
between him and a dead-broke condition.
Mrs. CLEvELAND's BABY is understood to have
been named after Miss Ruth Burnett, the young
Boston girl who has concluded to go into con.
vent.
The King Of Roumanis, although overshad-
owed by the brilliant personality of his literary
wife, Carmen SYLVIA is one Of the most interest
ing monarchs in Europe.
MINISTER PORTER will resign the Italian mis-
sion and return to Indiana early in September.
There is a suspicion in Hoosierdom that he has
his eye on the gubernatorial chair.
Mrs. SUSAN c. YEoMANs of waworth, n. Y,
appointed by Gov. Flower trustee of the New
York state asylum for feeble-minded women, is
sister OF ex-President Cleveland.
Col ELLIOTT F. SHEPARD has purchased
$500 acres of land at Scarborough, N, Y,
with the intention of making it into one Of the
Handsomely private parks in Westchester
county.
Mr. Edison is confident of his ability to es-
tablish telephone connection with Mercury and
Mars, and says he can find out whether the in
haoitants of those planets are civilized or
savage. -
A STORY comes from Valparaiso. Ind, that
George W. Harper and Mary E. Ireland Of
4SnaWaka, Ind, have been married twenty-five
years. and the fact has Just been made known
tothe world.
, DURING her stay in Pafis11rs Leslie will be
the guest of Mrs. Lucy Hooper, wife of the
United States vice consul in Paris. 1t is probable
that Miss Hooper will return to America with
Mrs. Leslie.
THE Alfred prize offered by the Virginia Mil
itary Institute for the best essay on Thomas
Jefferson, was won by Archibald Stuart
nephew of the confederate cavalry leader, Gen.
j. E. b. Stuart.
SIGNoR CRIsPI, the great Italian statesman is
the most hot tempered public man on the CONT
nent. Absolute. irascible and intolerant of
opposition, even old age has not softened the
fire of his character.
TIE Russian artist Morosow is one of the
most striking personalities in St. Petersburg.
He is an intimate friend of the Tolstoi family
and spends some weeks every year in the great
writer s country home.
The new Earl of Stamford whose predecessor
in the earldom married a pretty South African
negress, visited the United States about three
years ago. He was known then as William
Grey. He is ~ years old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17
The Mass Meeting.

The overwhelming Cleveland sentiment
at the mass meeting last night was some
what Of a surprise. 1t was known, OF
course, that the great majority OF
the democrats Of this county favor Mr..
Cleveland, but 1t was quite generally
thought the Hill men would pack the
meeting and perhaps control it. They were
willing enough to pack it, but it seems they
couldn't muster enough Hill men to make
much more than a respectable demonstra>
ton. The MORNING NEWS has never be-
lieved that the Hill sentiment is very strong
in this city and the mass meeting last night
shows it is not.
The dispatches OF the MORNING NEWS
to-day contain the results Of mass meet
ings in three other counties in the southern
part OF the state, and Cleveland delegates
were chosen in all of them. In all the south
ern and eastern parts of the state In which
the MORNING NEWS circulates largely
about all the counties have elected leveland
delegates. The MORNING News has taught
honest politics and straight democratic doc
trine, and the people have responded in a
way that shows they appreciate its teach
ings
If we are not greatly mistaken the state
convention will strongly favor Mr.. Cleve-
land. 1t certainly will not send a Hill
delegation TO Chicago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17

The latest illustration of the changes con-
stantly occurring in the conditions Of modern
warfare is an order just issued from the British
war Office, substituting swords of a new pattern
for the weapons which have been carried by
officers since the days of the Iron Duke With
a view to efficiency at close quarters, the blade
of the old sword was sharpened throughout the
whole length of its edge, and on the back for
some seven or sight inches from the point the
idea being TO make it available for cutting as
well as thrusting In order to increase its
strength it was also slightly curved, and was a
formidable weapon, though somewhat light in
comparison with the more massive service
swords Of continental infantry officers. In the
new sword the blade Is perfectly straight, It's
shaft being set In roomy hilt, squared to give
play to the wrist in guarding and thrusting, the
mode of fighting recommended to unmounted
officers OF the present day actual service,
who are taught to regard cutting an obsolete
method OF attack. Only about ten inches Of the
edge from the point, and six inches of the back :,
are sharpened, the rest of the blade being blunt
and rounded for parrying purposes, and having,
therefore, no cutting capacity whatsoever. The
new regulation sword, in fact, is exclusively a
thrusting and guarding weapon-a sort OF
rapler, double-edged for about fourth of its
blade length in order TO facilitate penetration
when its wearer gives point" but useless as
an arm whereWith 70 strike swinging blow,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17
In the Light of Africa.

Thurlow Weed, Thomas c. Acton and John
A Kennedy, who was superintendent of the 20
lice of New York city at the time of the draft
riots, once spent winter at Aiken, s. C.. as in
valids, says the Washington Post. One Sunday
they went to negro church. When they en-
tered the humble edifice in which the services
we're held the preacher was tackug, with all
the fervor OF his race the old old subject Of the
fall of man. Graphically stretching that awful
day in the garden, with its terrible results, the
preacher excoriated Adam in this style:
Now. bredren, when the Lawd called Adam
to count, did he stand up like a man and con
fess his sin and ask forgibuess? He didn't do
muffin of de sort, bredren, but he say:
"'Lawd, de oman Cat Dolt gubest me CUB me
for to eat"
Pausing moment he repeated:
eat" Iva ~
Then again:
"'De oman dat DOU gubest me CUB me for
to eat
Oar, bredern, you see dat mean, skulkin'
Adam was tryin to sneak out OBJ it by throw
In all de blame on de Lawd"
This novel view of the old problem was too
much for Weed and his companions, and they
hastily made their escape, being near the door.
and INDUCED in lrreverent laughter in the open
air. ~F
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17
INDEX 10 NgW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGS - Subscribers W ilmington and
Thunderbolt Ferry Boat Company; Alpha
Lodge No /, A. aud A. S. r. F. NJ; Teutonia
Division No. 3U. R. K. of P; Myrtle Lodgs.No
ak. of P; Catholic Library Association; Du
6uesclin Division No. /, U. r. K. of P.
MILITARY ORDERs-Order No. 4, German Vol
unteers.
SPECIAL decentralization. Knights Of Pyth-
las; Lot and improvements for Sale, Rowland &
Myers; The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany of Newark, N. j; Traverse Jurors. City
Court Of Savannah; Camphor Balls, Living
ston's Pharmacy.
D. PALMER Cox's BROWNIE STAaPs-The Brownie
Company.
Jusr AS NoTABLE-Appel & Schaul.
BUYING Is SELLISG-B. H. Levy & Bro.
PERHAPS YoU-Ludden & Bates s. NJ. II.
STEAMBOAT ScHEDULE-Steamer Alpha.
Rex MAGNUs-C. NJ. Glib srt & Co., Agents.
WE MAKE SPECIALITY OF BOTTLED LIQoRs-
Dryfus Rich.
STRAW HATs-Falk Clothing Company.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE Ocean Steamboat
Company.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTs-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For
Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-17
"Whiskv Seats" Explained.

II want two whisky seats,'' said constant
theater-goer to the man in the box office at one
of the principal theaters Saturday afternoon
according to Music and Drama. whisky
seatsf' and the theater mar, who was ruffled for
the first time in his experience, looked helpless
Tor moment. 20, I see," he added after his
scattered senses had returned. Here's FL and
seat" in his pocket and looked happy
friend asked for an explanation which ran
IN this wise When 60 to SEQ play / gener-
ally get dry as the symptoms of curtain-falling
appear,why, can't tell but l suppose it's a
thought that III have to climb over half a dozen
who are not dry enough to leave between the
acts mars the pleasure of the periodical
climaxes. So always buy the end seat, and
somebody has appropriately styled it the
whisky seat Tonight take my wife along
SO get two seats, although she will sit out the
play in blssful ignorance of the fact that She is
in a whisky seat II you drop into a theater
on Monday night, just notice how judiciously
the managers arrange the newspaper men de-
tailed to do the first night