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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

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Into o short round yoke and ERH
yellow green sleeves shocked intU
deep cuffs. Old rose plaitings and
gay rose-colored cravat finished tho
neck and were themselves finished in
effect by the little, fiat, putty-colored
sailor hat with its yellow green ribbons
and bunch of rosc-hued carnations.
Almost rs original and quite rs pretty
was brown tennis froch which dis
ported itself the better part of an entire
day with blazing beds of rcd and yellow
tulips i'll the grass beyond, to draw the
eyes to it in their journey toward the
color splashcs in the background The
brown tennis dress had short-waistcd
russell and cream-colorcd plaid bodice,
with Il big, soft yellow silk sash tied in
the style of those worn by Japanese
women.
Wherever you go you cannot help
making studies of streamcrs. 1t is
many and many year since such long,
broad and bright banners have been
flung to the winds from our heads and
our nccl1s and our waists and even from
our slipper ties. do not know that
such hat strings have ever crossed my
vision, unless it be in English country
inns of rainy mornings, when l have
been reduced to the non-scnsational
amusement of turning the leaves of
souvenir volumes culogistic of the (somc
timc) young Victoria, and noticing the
huge posics, flowing vcils wide ribbons
and vivid colors the girl queen and the
ladies who, generations ago, waited on
her plcasurcd themselves by indulg-
ing in
On broadway this afternoon you
might have thought you were looking
on mt the wrcathing of the Maypole.
Just in advance were two women with
wide pink hat s;,shcs that dropped be-
low their hips. Beyond them was
thin blonde girl, whose floating blue at
tachmcnts whislscd themselves round
under the right arm and were
fingered furtivcly and perhaps
not improved by the nervous handling
of the stalwart young man who
walked with her. Still in front of this
couple were narrow, snakclilc watcrcd
black ribbons, and approaching from
the opposite direction were yellow rib
bons too many and too frcal,ish to
count, whipping and swapping in the
breeze and threatening to twist and
tanglc themselves with passing white
ribbons. The panorama was cnlvcn-
ing, but could not, to the furnishcrs of
the show, have been comfortable.
The summer fashions concern them
selves much more scdulously than has
been usual with backs. The dominance
of the strcamcr is in part n tribute to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
CITY OF ROANOKE, OFFICE OF THE
~ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

ROANOKE, Va, April 80 1892
sealed proposals will he received at this Office
until IL cock noon, on the Both day OF Nav
lS'2' Tor all the labor and materials required for
the cons rnctiOn OF an addition TO ,hc Courthouse
III the city Ur Roanoke, in accordance wiIh the
drawings and specifications, copies OF which NAV
be seen at this office. Each bid must he accom-
panied by ncrrtihcd check for the sum of one
hereby reserved to reject any or all bids or To-
waive any informality or defect In any bid IL lie
the city TO do SO. All proposals. received after
the time stated Will he returned to the bidders,
proposals mnst he enclosed In envelopes scaled
and mark ell "Prop0sas Tor the addition TO ciSv
courthouse" and addressed to the BOARD OF
PUB nc WORKS. Roanoke, Va 81 aOt
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conservatism, and so it is not the de-
corous but clumsy tricycle. nor the So
ciablc but heavy tandem which has
found feminine approval, but the easy
running safety bicycle.
There is II young girl, daughter of n
house without mention of some member
of some one of whose branches II we'll
conducted and intelligent New York
press would balls and choke and abso-
iutely refuse to run off either morning
or evening edition, who rides in the
northern hy-wayS of the park before
nine o'clock nearly every morning in IL
dark blue cloth frocli that is stril,inrlv
pretty with its three overlapping skirts
for here the latest freak of the spring
fashions comes into play handily to
screen the intricacics of practical BIZ
cycling costumes inner machinery.
Each skirt is edged with Il roll cord of
crimson silk, and the triple tirapcrics
belong to a Russian blouse of dark blue
silk, bcltea in Swiss shape, with many
bands of narrow crimson ribbon fast
ened together with little steel buckles.
Over the blouse, for the May sun doesn't
give out much heat while the mornintr
is still so young, she wears dark blue
cutaway jacket with faring collar and
yoke cut all i'll one piece, and rcvcrs
faced with crimson. Her hat is IL dark
blue sailor of coarse braid, with broad
flat brim and low crown, and trimmed
with crimson and white striped satin
ribbon tied in Il bow, about handful of
crimson flax blossoms on one side.
Iou can always tell Il womans wheel,
if by no other mark or token, by it's
huge bunch of bright ribbons lSnottcd
somewhere in front and making up in
some subtly mysterious manner for the
hat strcamcrs the bicyclist is forced for
the hour to forcgo.
There are yellow ribbons on the wheel
of dark, bright-cyed girl who has
been for Il short time the guest of Mrs.
Cleveland. The wife of the cy-presidcnt
does not herself ride, but she has been
seen walking beside her friend in n
dark green princess robe that made
pleasant contrast enough with cindcr
gray of the bicyclist's attire with it's
narrow bourretcc border in lighter gray,
its overlapping seams tailor-stitchcd
and buttoncd with flat tailor buttons
all the way from waist to ground, it's
open REFER long and slopcd away on
the sides, and it's folded vest of the
palcr cloth embroidered with stcmlcss
daisies with yellow ccntcrs. Practiccd
wheelmen will hardly approve of the
bunch of lace and yellow ribbons at
the throat, and yet if only an outing
dress is dustproof rs to it's essentials
1t cannot afford to be indulgcnt to itself
IN details.
The hat Of the cinder gray girl is IL
small, curiously hutcd gray chip, with
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
{ lTf OF ROANOKE, OFFICE Oc THE
~ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
ROAN0kr Y, Nh, ,e

KoANokE VA, May 18th, 1872
sealed proposals will he received ut this Office
until IL clock noon, on June 18th, iS.la for ali
Tue ianor anu materials required for the con.
structiom and completion OF II school building in
anco with the drawings and sp, ciiications on tie
In this office. Each bid must be accompanied
Win a certified check for two hundred dollars
lS2Ooool; The right is hereby reserved to reject
any or all bids and to waive any defect or inror-
maiity In any bid lit is deemed to tho best in ter
est OF the city to DO so. All bids received after
the time stated will be returned to the bidders
Proposals must he enclosed In envelopes, scaled
ana marked Proposals for the building OF the
school house In the 18th Ward OF tho CITY of Roa-
WORKS, Roanoke, Va * Nh
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Tho National Business College, hav-
ing an increasing demand for compe-
tent stenographers, typewriters, book
keepers, eto., have decided to establish
regular employment bureau, and all
wishing to qualify in any OF the depart
ments OF tho college, will do we'll to
enter soon' To those wishing compe-
tent assistants for positions indicated,
we ask them to consult us either by
letter or by calling Mt the college. No
Saoaelon' oeuoents entes at any time.
Special term for thirty days. lily
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
AUCTION SALES.
E.ANDS FOR SALE NHap
ROANOKE VA.

The heirs OF Lewis Richardson, deceased will
on 81 uhDAf, JUNE 4lIi, 1892, between the
hours or ii a. III. and O'Clock D. M upon the
ps@er ,r nell a, public auction to the highest
more or less. II will first be put up In three NM
Go &. ana then the whole, and will he sold the way
u or'nSs the most 1t is we'll timbcrod being
over 10y acres IN original growth great deal OF
which Is ilrst-clsss for lumber. contains dwell
ing anu necessary outhuildings is well waterrd
anu healthy locality. Title unqnestionably good
nnu secure; each parcel is laid or as to contain
some cleared land, water, front main road and
DC desirable generally for persons wanting small
iatns Sltunted about four and onc-half miles
southeast OF the city OF Roanoke, Va, near BacS
creek and Wilk'nsOns dairy
TERMS OF SALt: Onc-half cash. thc balance
IN TWO equal in>tamcnts, twelve aud twenty
four months; deed OF trust on land tn secure de-
le,rcu payments; cnougt cash required on day OF
salc 10 cover expenses: ten days will be given TO
comply with terms OF sac ~
Persons wishing 10 see the property will be-
SHOWN by Mr.. John Dandy, who lives on Bscs
creek and near the lands. For any further in.
formation address JOHN l.. RICHARDS N,
r. Roanoke, Va.
Care Roanoke Paper stock and Metal Company.
ho'i""y street $40 I'd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

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.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

stiff upright bows of yellow ribbon and
yellow and white daisies.
There was great opening up at
Newport for the Griswold wedding, and
the smooth-sfaven lawns under the
dogwood and the splendid white mag
nolia trees saw some piquant, Tutoring
tennis costumes. One gown l rcmc.n-
Der was rs effective as any chat has
made its appearance this season. You
would not think it when told that It's
material was pale, putiy-coicis,d nan-
mel. made with that peculiar 'coraclct'
skirt whicli is narrow about The hins
and flares ut the bottom; but IL, at:r;.c-
tions began with its Gir,llc bodice OF old
rose ribbon lace over a waist OF pale
yellow green silk, which WAS smou,:c,.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
THE FASHIONS OF MAY ~ :,
Something About New Cycling and
Tennis Gowns.
IN the Park and On tho Green Lawns of
Newport-SummcrS Studies of Stream
ers-Thc Picturcsqucncss of tho
Warm Weather Gown.
IcoPYRIGuT, 1892. |

There's great amount of bicycling
in the park, along the Riverside drive
and on the Staten island and Long
islcnd country roads this spring, and it
Lecomcs increasingly evident that the
question is settled in the affirmative
whether women will or will not take to
the wheel. Convenience and common
sense have won decided victory over
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

FREDERICK ]. AMWFG, C. &, NJ.
- Am. Sos. &. K. u Enpr's Club II
fhiladclphi a;eDgiu ser, cortrac or aid
builder, q immcici.l Bank BIildinr,
Roanoke, va. apr:2-,t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements In this column will repay
perusal.
GoETz' WEEKLY BULLETIN.

on or about the lst OF June we will
remove from No. Salem avenue.
'he room lately occupied by ii.
d. Laskcy, corner Salem avenue
aud Henry streets, where he will
sell SHOES cheaper than ever.
watch this column for good bargains.
""icih avenue Is 6m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

NICELODGING ROOMS, IS AND 81
~ Railroad avenue, (up stairs).
Rooms 25 to Soc per night. Front and
back entrance. Prompt and polite at
tention.
s. A. COMPERT.
Fine saloon on first fioor, No. IS (Tngs
glc's old etand).
Restaurant No. % Railroad avenue.
doc16-6mo
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BOARDING.

NM ANTED ROOM AND TABLE
w boarders at Church street; sat
isfaction guaranteed. 4el4w
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

T OFFER NOW THE STOCK OF
l. goods at No. Z Salem avenue s. O..
at auction. The auction will begin
Saturday, May q and continue until
the stock Is sold. These goods are now
and first-class. Clothing, variety stock
Goods must be sold regardless of price.
Nj. ROSENBERG. 5 Is i'm.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
MONEY TO LOAN.

M ONEI TO LOAN ON FIRST
~ mortgages in sums of $500 to So
ooo' SIS, 900 to loan in Roanoke in the
next W days. Loans made promptly.
Cal! at once. G. a. WOOLFORD, room
IL MIX building, Roanoke. Virginia.
5 10 I'M.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

MONEY TO LOAN.
In sums of from 500 to 5000. The
National Mutual ouiloing and Loan
Association, OF New York, will make
loans promptly, in Roanoke, on good
real cstntc security. borrowers will
please apply TO
EDW ARD WHITE, Agent,
1cG Jefferson Street s.,
10 I'm R0anokc, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

no YOU WANT JOB PRINTING
~ OF any kind = II Won do
LOOKADILL'S PRINTING HOUSE,
Mt Nos. li% Jefferson street, and 5
Salem avenue, il the place to leave
your orders. First class work
promptly executed ut moderate prices
ana fotisfaction guaranteed. Tclc-
phone No. 1855. 4IIly
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT.--A NICELY FUR.
IL nished front room. Hot and cold
bath privileg e, 323 Campbell street.
51S4t.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

EOR RENT-HALF OF A DESIRA.
Il Bile residence, containing four
rooms and separate bathroom; terms
very moderate to desirable party. Ap.
ply at one Clio Ninth ave. 8. w. SIS 81
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

r F. PETERS & BRos.'s SALOON.
" Corner Seventh and Kimball avenues
r'''''''.'.'sss.'
Fine Wines, liquors:
and cigars. Nice re-
ception room for pa
irons.
~.....-................Ss .''''...''''..s........
Call and see us. just
what You want and
,xoe good treatment.
AnA '..................."
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FOR SALE.
ROANOKE, Va.

w. l. WATTS & co. HAVE
houses and lots for sale on easy
terms, in all parts OF tho city; also have
houses to rent. We solicit your pat
ronago and correspondence. w. I.
WATTS ~ CO., lot Henry St., TIMES
building, Roanoke, Va. 11Olv
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
CASH, DOORS, BLINDS, CEMENT,
~ ETC.

We have large stock of sash, doors.
blinds, cement, plnstcr hair, builders
material, ETC., on hand. Prices low;
orders filled promptly. Try us with
an order. JOHN NJ. TINSLEY ~
SON. corner Fourth avenue and
Henry street, Bridgcwatcr Carriage
Company's old stnnd. BIB emo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
FOR RENT.

WANTED.-SEvERAL COOP ME
dunn houses, in the southwest and
northwest, for which we can fnd pur-
chasers on the installment plan. Also
several good houses in Same sections
which we wish for tenants. Houses with
yellow cards on are for rent by us.
HARTSOOK &c ADDISON.
The renters, los jefferson street.
EOR RENT-VERY CHEAP. A
a nice six room house, near Park.
on Norman road; Sic month in adj
vance. Address b., caro- TIMES of
~ IT 1w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

WAN WAGNER. SAMPSON 81
Gray. General Contractors, Car
pentcrs and Builders. Stair building
aspecialty. We have also mt consid,
cradle expense purchased the neces-
snry machinery Il honse rolling, and
can move houses without damage to
plaster or furniture.
6. VAN WAGNER. X. r. SAMPSON.
JNo. +. GRAY.
3O1 First street 8. w, Roanoke, Va.
10 3mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
PROPOSALS.

PIDS RECEIVED AT WILSON
~ and Higgins on car house for Roa-
noke Street Railway. 5Iots
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

OUR NO. Gal SHOE AT So, $3.50, 50,
" $3.50, 81 and S. is the best shoe on
the earth for the money. BROWN
SHOE COMPANY, ITO Salem avenue.
5l7tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
POLITICAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
For Mayor.

For Mayor.
HEREBY A NNOUNCE MYSELF AS A CAN
didate for tho office OF mayor for the citv of
specially, II. 1 TRGIIT
ITO THE CITIZENS OF ROANOKE CITY.
hereby announce myself a candidates for the
positi, OF mayor OF said city. Election NAV oath
ana pledge, ysclf il elected to dischar9e tho
duties OF the Office faithfully and to the best of
port. Geo O iiDrISTnNp
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

TOR SALE. CHEAP-THE IRON
safe and counter now in use by the
Roanoke Savings Bank. 5Stf
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DOR RENT-TuREE NICELY FUR
= nished rooms with bath on Wes,
End boulevard. Address T., care
TINES office. sow
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

4 TT ENTION RENTERS.-TEN
~ houses for rent, l2, z, >, 3 rooms.
-Four store rooms. List property with
CHlFMAN II VAN HORN, Salem Ave.
nue. 5I31w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

WHERE TO BUY FRUITS, ETC
w At leo Salem aycnuc q. w Won
VIII find large and fresh stock of
domestic. N
NJ, prices are low.
Cakes OF every kind Call and see
mic. PC. XANTHAUCOU.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

wv ANTED--A THOROUGHBRED
" Mastiff or Collie dog. w. f..
CAkR. IT
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
E,LOwERsi FLowERsl FLOWERS,

Cut Flowers and Pot Plants always
on hand. Germans, parties and we'd
dings furnished, and funeral designs
specially. Fresh flowers received
daily. Prices low. II. +. McKEAN,
Mt Christian ~ Barbee's. feb9.Gm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
GREAT BANKRUPT SALE.

l nave bought out the Oak Hall Cloth.
nns nonsc and will sacrifice the goods
nj 8 cents on the dollar. NJ. NOSEZ.
DEkG, Proprietor, No. II Salem ave
""c g W. 5141m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20
For Commemorative Attorney.
For City Sergeant
FOR CITY SERGEANT.
For City Constable,

l hereby announce myself n Candidate for r.
election to tho office OF City Constable
Respectfully, + DRAWEopD
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For City Council.

~ j. LOUGHEkY "D' a.
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THIRD WARD MARKET.-uAY-
a ing opened stall in this market
IAN prepared to NIL all orders for fresh
meats. Free delivery in any part OF
city. Every purchase warranted to
give satisfaction. Prices low. Give
mea trial. w. a. EYLER (stsl 2.
In corner, Third Ward markct), for,
mcrly with N. Rensch, city market.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

CorrISe, charging, cxterlors. siaennger's
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

WANTED = PURCHASERS FOR
w mich cows fresh to the pail. Ap.
ply to j. i. CRIST, Brugh's Mill P. o.,
Botetourt county, Va. IA limo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

EOR RENT-NICE EIGHT-ROOM
n house; possession given June /.
Apply on premises, ia Seventh ave.
nue. s. w. 5l57t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

MRS. ELIZABETH Ii. SILVER
thorn. solo soprano of Trinity
Iahcrnaclc, will give instruction in
voice Culture, Piano, Organ, IIar-
mony and Thorough Bass. For par
ticulars call upon or address care OF
Thompson's book store, Campbell
street. 4171m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

a. L. ROSSER, CONTRACTOR AND
W builder, COZ Second avenue. II. W.,
Roanoke, Va. 5l7lw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-20

nRESSMAKING. - MRS STRAIT
~ ton viii be pleased to receive her
customers at 5lT Fifth street, $. w.
5 - st
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ssRoANoKE srIcKERs."
Can be had at THE TIMES office.
100. .......s so | 10000. .....s s.75
5,ooo........> 200 $4,000 ........ 1900
Stuck them on your letters.
Stick them on the wall.
Stick them everywhere and help ad-
vcrtise the town.
They are the same as the sears" on
the first page OF The TIMES.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-22

The council and the city are to be
congratulated upon the advantageous
sale of the second installment of gen
eral municipal purpose bonds to the
amount Of $4,000, sold yesterday to
the Washington improvement Com
pany at a premium Of one-fourth per
cent. The sale is one of the best ever
effected in the state and indicates not
only that money is more plentiful in
the money centers than it was when
the first issue was sold but also that
capitalists, who are close students of
the material resources and commercial
advantages of the towns whose securi-
ties they seek to purchase, have abund-
ant faith in the future of Fairhaven.
The city's credit is evidently first-class.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-22

An elephants digestive functions are
very rapid, and the animal therefore
requires daily large amount of fodder
900 pounds at least. In its wild state
the elephant feeds heartily, but waste
fully. 1t is careful in selecting the few
forest trees which it likes for their bark
or foliage. But it will tear down
branches and leave half Of them UNI
touched. 1t will strip off the bark from
other trees and throw away large por-
ton.
AS it is a nocturnal animal, it selects
its trees by the senses Of touch and
smell. Its sense of smell is so delicate
that a wild elephant can scent an enemy
at a distance of 1000 yards, and the
nerves Of its trunk are so sensitive
that the smallest substance can be dis
covered and picked up by its tiny pro-
boscis.
An elephants palate is very delicate,
and the animal is whimsical in selecting
or rejecting morsels Of food.-Youth's
Companion.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-04-22

The English Liberals have shown
their fidelity to the popular cause in
giving their unanimous party vote in
favor of the motion to pay salaries to
members Of parliament. 1t is an issue
of great Importance to the working
classes of Great Britain. Under the
present system a poor man, no matter
how well qualified otherwise, cannot
sit in parliament unless supported by
the contributions OF Others. This is the
position today Of many members Of
parliament, especially in the Irish
party. The New York Press says very
truly: 1T is not dishonorable to re-
ceive such support openly, but it is not
a position in which any legislator
ought to be placed. A salary should be
paid to every member sufficient for his
comfortable support while serving his
country and his constituents"