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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1892-12-22

F--.AY COUNTY
|uR fAATIRFS SAms q 60. rroprssor..
hhlA WIN UBSCRIPTION
$50 PER YEAR.
IRADVAHeE-sa Oc st the cad Of the year.
. lob Work in all its Branches.i
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24

Several weeks ago small child in
baby carriage was left in the house of
Mrs. Obenchain, on Ninth avenue s. w.
1t has turned out that this is the same
child that was found about the middle
of March, 1891, in the barn of Mr..
Leonard, farmer living about two and
half miles southwest of this city, on
the Bent Mountain turnpike. When
found the child was wrapped in warm
blanket and was supposed to be about
three or four hours old. Mr.. Pat. Coon,
overseer of the poor, was notified and
took the infant in charge and placed it
in the keeping of Mrs. John Mills, liv-
ing about twelve miles from the city,
on Back Creek. Mrs. Mills had become
very much attached to it, and three or
four weeks ago while she was a few
yards from her house attending to her
domestic duties two unknown men drove
up in buggy and went into the house
and abducted the child. 1t was then,
as has been stated, placed in the house
of Mrs. Obenchain at night. The child
has been adopted by Mrs. Wray, now
residing on Johns street. and has been
identified by several people as the sa me
child that was placed in the charge of
Mrs. Mills. The mother of the child is
known to belong to respectable family
that stands high socially in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
POPPY CULTIVATION IN INDIA.
How Production of Opium Is Regulated
by the British authorities.

How Production of Opium Is Regulated
by the British Authorities.
AS the cultivation of tobacco is pro-
hibited Tin England except under a
special license from the excise authori-
ties, so the cultivation of the poppy in
British India is forbidden unless a Ii
cense has been taken out. When a Gull
tivator takes out a license from the
opium department TO cultivate certain
area (usunlly twothirds of an acre of
his own land), Blackwood's Magazine
says, he receives an advance in money
to secure his allegiance, and he binds
himself to deliver to the opium agent
at fixed price, ordinarily five shillings
q pound, whatever opium may be pro-
duced on his land. When official super
vision is efficient it is certainly very diff
ficult for man to cultivate poppy ON a
larger area than is covered by his Ii
cense without detection. The cultiva-
ton cannot be concealed. It Is q sort
OF garden cultivation, the poppy plants
being grown in little squares OF beds
interested by tiny water channels for
irrigation wherever this is possible
The growth Of the plants is carefully
tended, and ut length the time comes
'AASAA pAfSJ ONI oo OQU AuUO hOAOT u1fQ L16
fields look like sheet of silver as the
wl:ite petals of the flowers glisten in
the morning dew.
These beautiful petals are the first
produce Of the crop; for the women and
children OF the cultivators families
come forth and pick them OFF ONE by
one and carefully dry them, so that
they may serve afterward as the cover
ing of the manufactured cakes of opium.
Then the poppies, with their bare cap
sule heads, remain standing in the
open field until it is considered that
they are ripe for 1ancing. The Guilt
vators then come forth in the evening
and. with an implement not unlike the
knives of cupping instrument, they
scarify the capsule on it's sides with
deep incisions, so that the juice may ex-
ude. In the early morning the cult
vators reappear with scraping knife
and their earthenwarc pots, and they
scrapc off the cSuded juice and collect
it in their pots. And this is crude
opium.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
a CUTE OLD FARMER.
How He Induced Ills Ncighbors to Helm
In Digging Well.


Old Farmer lIcagle, in Chcmung,
needed water for his stock (savs a
writer in the New York SUM, and be-
gan to sink a we'll 1t was a laborious
operation. Gradually the work ncared
completion and its success seemed as:
surcd. Alas. one day, just as he was
putting on the finishing touches, the
well cavc'l in, and the labor for weeks
came TO naught. For few moments
Farmer IIeagle beat his breast and tore
his hair in mute despair. Then he had
an inspiration. He took off his coat
and hat and carefully laid them on the
brink of the ruined we'll Then he Sc
GREETED himself under u ncighboring hay
stack and awaited developments. Soon
neighbor passed the place and went
to the we'll to inspect it. He discovered
its precarious condition. and, seeing
Hengle's coat and hat near by, natur-
ally concluded that the unfortunate
man had been engulfed in the ruin and
was now lying at the bottom of his
well. Impelled by feeling of human
ity, he ran to the neighboring farm
houses and gave the alarm. The news
spread like n flash, and before long
vast concourse of farmers had congrcga-
ted around the spot With picks and
spades they dug away ut tho well until
they had it completely excavated. 1t
was n long and laborious piece of work.
but sympathy for the unfortunate man
and an earnest desire to rescue him lent
strength to the laborers- At length
the task was completed and the
well dug out. There was no vestigc of
Heagle. After searching for him in
vain tho tired workers went home
Then Heagle emerged from his hiding
place, thankful that human sympathy
had not entirely died out from the face
Of the earth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
ELEPHANTS. HIDES.
The Big Brutes Suffer Terribly When At
tackled by VoracIous Files.

The Big Hrutes Suffer Terribly When At
tackled by voracious Files.
The elephant is formed for dignity,
and in his wild state his every motion
expresses it. He hold his head ND SO
that his trunk when dropped ut full
length does not touch the ground, his
ears are particularly elevated and move
freely, and he looks every inch a mon
arch; but humbled by captivity he
hangs his head so that he has to curl up
the end of his trunk to keep it off the
ground; his ears hang limp and listless
and he has way of gathering up straw
and dirt and spreading it over the top
OF his head and back till he looks per-
fectly absurd, u numbering fool, a very
king of ragtlom.
THAT silly looking habit" said q
keeper to New York Tribune man,
"has its cause. Elephants are subject
to sunstrolSe. That may seem untruth-
full to say about an animal which lives
in the hottest part of Asia and Africa;
but remember he lives there In leafy
forests, well shaded, and when captured
and made to work in the sunshine or
stand in it for exhibition his head
should be covered or he suffers from
headache; so he generally Covers it
himself.
"Flies bother an elephant" continued
the keeper, more than you would think
possible when you consider the thick
ness of his skin. Did you ever examine
an elephant skin closely? 1 dare say
not You are like the Sundas school
boy whose teacher asked the class if
they had ever seen IN elephant skin.
Yes said one boy. Where, Johnny
asked the teacher, incredulously. On
the elephant yelled Johnny in
triumph. You, too, have only seen it
on the owners back at distance.
"But if you had examined one closely
you would see that the pores are Us big
In proportion as the hide is thick, and
big mosquito can run his saw into one
OF these big tunnels as easily as hum
mingbird can run his long bill and
tongue into the funnel-shaped honey
suclle- have seen big elephant all
dotted with his own blood and mad as a
hornet from these tiny pests and from
flies which lay their eggs under his
skin That's why elephants like to roll
in the mud and fill UP their pores with
it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
The Home of f. H. Stewart the Scene of
an Enjoyable Occasion.

The Home of +. III. Stewart the Scene of
an Enjoyable Occasion.
brilliant reception was given at
The Triangle" the magnificent resi-
dence of Mr.. E. II. Stewart on South
Jefferson street last night in honor of
their guests, two charming young la
dies, Miss Ruffner, of Charleston, w.
Va, and Miss McIlroy, of New Jersey.
Tho rooms were beautifully decorated
with Virginia creeper and daisies. The
piazza was brilliantly lighted with Jap
anese lanterns, which made a most
charming picture. This with the fair
young ladies made picture which will
long be remembered by all present.
The ladies were all eautifully at.
tired in evening" dress.
The ladies present were Miss Matte
Terry and Misses Tinsley and Palmer,
her guests; Miss Pearce and Miss Smoot,
her guest Misses Johnson, Taliferro,
Daniel, Trout, Wilson, Scott and Mrs.
Blackwell. The gentlemen present
were Messrs. 7. A. Johnson, S. John
son, Baker. Pitcher, McClanahan, Will
son, Seward, Scott, Stone, Marston,
Smith, Chiles, Kent, Gardener, Hooper
Echols, Terrill and DR.. Pedigo. The
amusement of tho evening was PRO
gressive angling" with which all pre-
sent were delighted. The successful
anglers were Miss McIlroy, first ladies'
prize; Miss Palmer, first BOBBY prize;
Mr.. II. A. Johnson, first gentleman's
rize; Mr.. McGregor, gentleman's BOBBY
prize. At the close of the game refresh
ments were served; Mrs. Stewart as
sisted by her sister, Miss Lepas, are
royal entertainers, as all present will
avow. But time and tide wait for no
one. and only too soon the hour for part
ing came, and with hand shakes and
good nights they all took their leave
carrying with them the most pleasant
recollections OF an evening spent at
The Triangle"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
A Leader.

SINCE its first Introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly IN the lead
among pure medicinal tones and alter.
atives-containing nothing which per.
mits its use as beverage or intoxioant,
1T is recognized as the best and purest
medicine for all ailments of Stomach,
Liver or Kidneys. 1t will cure Sick
Headache, indigestion Constipation,
and drive Malaria from tho System.
Satisfaction guaranteed with each
bottle or the money will be refunded.
Price only soc. per bottle. Sold by
Christian e Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24

WE authorize our advertised druggist
TO sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. If you are with Cough,
Gold, or any Lung, Throat or Chest
trouble, and will use this remedy as di.
rected, giving il a fair trial and expo
rience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and nave Your money refunded.
We could not make this offer did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. 1t never disap-
points. Trial bottles free at Christian
" Barbee's Drug Store. Large size sec.
and SlOO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
BuckIen,s Arnica salxs.

THE best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Christian g. Barbee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
How Cure "A Gold

SIMPLY take Otto's Cure. We know
of its astonishing cures and that it will
stop cough quicker than any known
remedy.
If you have asthma, bronchitis, con-
sumption or any disease of the throat
Or lungs, few doses of this great guar
anteed remedy will surprise you.
IL you wish to try call at our store,
corner Salem avenue and Jefferson
street, and we will be pleased to fur
nish you bottle free OF charge, and
that will prove our assertion. Chris
..ian .S Barbee.
Go TO c. r. Wertz for turnip
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
FINEST cabinets. -. sidennger 8. sol JEFFERSON

TIE following programme will be
given by the Machine Works band at
Crystal Spring Park at p. m. to day;
l--March, Taylor Commandery,''. Mi.snd
2-Overture.. ;........... 100. .."Martha -
3--Baritonc solo, Hooked III the Cradle OF The
Dccp"--Roll neon. ........ Mr.. II. c. smith
t-Gnyot!c ..... Brooks
5-Revcric, THE Waysdc Chapel" ...... Wilson
6-Selcction, "Togerntto Tasso. ....... Donizctti
1-Ovcrturc, "Strathmorc," ............. Bennett
March, "Flirtation, ......... Hall
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
COYNEIs'S SPRINGS
The Sccne of Pleasant German Friday
Night.


Night.
Coyner's Springs was the scene of one
of its most pleasant germans Friday
night The music was delightful and
the floor, one of the best in the State,
W as in perfect condition.
e. S. Fry, in his most graceful and ar
tistic manner, led the german, intro
ducing number of new and pretty fig
ures.
Roanoke was, as usual, we'll repre-
scented, as they are always assured OF a
most enjoyable evening whenever they
visit Coyner's. About 12 p. M, to the tune
of a spirited march, the dancers were
treated to melon feast, which, at that
hour, proved most acceptable. Soon
after the dance was resumed and Ike pt
up till 1870, when all were relucta ntly
reminded by the dying strains of
t'Home, Sweet Home" that another de
lightful german had come to an end.
Among those who participated were:
u. S. Fry with Miss Maggie Lawson,
Mr.. Cooper with Miss Sexton, A. Wood
son with Miss Cowell, Mr.. Williams
with Miss Lizzie Crawford Mr.. Horton
with Miss Daisy Crawford, Mr.. Neil
with Miss Boyd, Mr. Wren with Miss
Oobttoii, IuE. <1tuOlu Will MISS MOTtOU,
w. II. Fry, Jr., with Miss Mary Fry,
Mr.. Hartwell with Miss Sue Williams,
w. Il. Moss with Miss Alexander, Mr..
Pretzman with Mrs. DIR. j. Il. Moorman,
VI. Hogue with Mrs. w. G. Williams.
Stags-Messrs. Cuthbert, Airheart,
Williams, D. B. Fry, Stone and Hunt.
Under the new management. Mr.. Alexan-
der, assisted by the always hospitable
Fryes, the season is already a charming
success. There were thirty-six new arri-
walls Friday and forty moro expected
from New Orleans this week.
TIE article headed strictly Bust
ness from the Danville Register, only
emphasizes the opinion which we have
before expressed of the Maryland Life.
This company has Il large amount of
money loaned in Roanoke, and we are
thoroughly in favor of institutions
which invest their money in tho locality
from which it is drawn. The amount OF
money Virginia sends out OF her borders
annually to pay premiums on life poll
cies in companies that do not lend a
dollar to Virginians has much to do
with its scarcity in our midst. The
Maryland Life has been taking Virginia
mortgages for the last twenty-seven
years and stands to-day on the very top
round as o solid, conservative, thor
oughlY we'll managed company, with
relative assets to liabilities at 100 We
trust that the special agent for South
western Virginia, Mr.. Pelham Black
ford, who now lives among us, may meet
with abundant success.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24

THE electric cars are now running on
Campbell avenue as far as jefferson
street. The first car leaves the corner
OF jefferson street and Campbell avenue
this morning At 6l5 and will run every
half hour thereafter during the day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
Kranich g. Bach Piano.

ALWAYS popular. The musicians
favorite. Hobbie Music Co., sole deal
ers. Factory prices; easy payments
l57 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
A FINE FARM {:

2972a acres of the best land in
Bedford county; 100 acres of
bottom land, IS acres in wood
and the balance upland in grass.
Six-room dwelling, kitchen,
three barns, three tenants
houses and other outbuildings.
Young orchard in full bearing.
This farm is located on Little
Otter" within three miles of
Bedford City and IL miles of
Thaxton's, a station on the Nor
folk and Western railroad. This
farm can be divided into two
small farms, and will be- sold
that way Price S22 30 per acre.
Write for terms.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
TERRY HILL:

Groom dwelling, all improve.
ments, $4,000; $500 cash, bal
ance easy payments.
Dwelling, IL rooms, good sta
BILE, lot 50x150 feet, $500.
Lotion Mountain street, 50 900.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
INSURANCE.:

Tho Mutual Life Insurance
Company, OF New York. Assets
$1,000 10000. The best com
pany is hhe company that does
the most good This company
paid in death claims last week
$50. 552.72 per day.
The Liverpool and London
and Globe Insurance Com PAW.
The largest Fire Insurance
Company in the world. Assets
S44.9s5, 0G0
German American Insurance
Company. Assets s5,S70,2Os
Fire Association of Philadel-
phia. Assets over S.. 900, 600.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24

If yoA want to buy or rent
property, call and see us.
Persons having houses or
lots III Roanoke to sell will
please list them with us.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
LEWIS ADDITION:

s-room dwelling on Eighth
avenue, lot 80 11Xl3O feet, SO, 200;
S500cash, balance S25 per month.
5oX13o feet on Ninth avenue
S. W., $500.
s-room dwelling, with bath
room, stable and clubhouse, lot
5OX13O feet, on Seventh avenue
8. W., $4,000; 5000 cash, balance
on long time.
5oxl30 feet on Eleventh ave-
nue. S. W., $500.
s-room dwelling, in good loca-
ton, $4,000; $500 cash, balance
SO per month.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
ROANOKE & SALEM DUMMY LINE.


On and after April 90, 1892, trains will
run according to the following schedule:
EAST. WEST.
h'' oaien AR. hoanoktI Lv. Roanoke. Ar. Salem
o'Io am. o:43 am. 7:15 am. 7:45 q. M.
o'oo am $3.50 a. N. S:45 am. 9:15 a. m.
$50 am. 1000 an .1O:15 m O.45 a m
id:oo p'm.ll 80 p m.l1:45 pm. 1915 p. m.
io'oo pm l'OO pm. l:l5 pm. 1:45 p m.
Guy Pun. s:5o I'm. PAS pm. BIS p. N.
o'oO pm. 400 pm. AIS pm. AIS p. M
Sis pm. 5:45 pm. 6:15 pin. Gas n m
40 p Ia. 7;45 pm. 9:45 pm. 1918 p. m.
N B.-Theater nigh tslast train.leaves
Roanoke l0:45 arrives Salem 1l:l5 o.
m: Sundays, the first run is omitted
Trains leaving Roanoke at S:45 a. m
and 4:l5 p. N. on Salem dummy line will
have baggage car attached for CARRYING
drummers trunks, general baggage and
merchandise, beginning May Is.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
WEST END !:

5Oxl5o feet on Patterson ave-
nue., 81, 300.
dwelling with rooms, bath
room and all conveniences, near
the west End works. $3.50.
corner lot, 5Oxl50 feet, on
Upper Boulevard, $500.
3xi5o feet on north side of
$1,000. po %
Lot 1oox15o feet, corner, beau
tifully located, 1000.
lOOx200 feet on the Boule-
yard YARD near the Rolling Mill,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24

Go TO c. r. Wertz for turnip
seed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
CHURCH STREET.:

Dwelling with II rooms and
all modern mprovements, lot
over 200 feet deep; rents for $50
per month. We are Offering
this property very low, and II
you want home or to make
fine investment, apply to us at
once.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
COMMERCE STREET.:

50x156 feet, $1,000.
Corner lot, ST feet front, 81, 500.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24
BELMONT:
Lots 40x13O feet, $500.

We have $1,000 cash to invest
in improved property. We want
the best we can get for the money
and would like to have written
propositions from property own
erS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-24

An immense variety in China, Surah,
India, Brocaded, Bengaline, Gros Grain
and Landsdowne, in all shades and col.
ors, plain and fancy, from 35c up.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-25

stupor like slumber into which she had
fallen, heard her name called in the joy.
Gus tones she knew so well and saw her
lover, a stalwart, glowing, rejoicing
young snow god, all sparkling with the
white crystals, all glistening In the glo-
rious beams, gazing upon her with a
love light in his brave blue eyes that
brought instant glow to her own wan
and pallid cheek. And then, before she
655llld even speak, before her mother
could emerge from the epfoiding robes
a shout was heard, then the sudden ring
of rife shot, followed instantly by an
other, the spat as of q whiplash on the
Canvas top. Something tore its way
through the roof and front with spiteful
Zip"
4. "UnTwnl down upon the floor! both of
you, quick" shouted Brewster. as he
slammed the door, and the next instant
they heard the order in his ring
ing tones, half stihed in the snow,
Fire, menl Keep 'em off! Firer,
They heard the quick bang! bangl of
carbines close at hand, the prompt re-
spouse of rifles distan! as were the first.
the whistle of lead through the icy air
the shrin yells of battling Indians, the
furious gallopof bounding hoofs. Every
where to their front the rapid fire in:
creased. More yells, partly of triumph
partly summoning additional warriors
to the spot, then the muffied beat of
coming hoofs, and in the midst of it all
Brewster's stern voice, calm and steady:
"Aim well, men, but fire lively. Don't
let them again get so close as to have d
shot at the wagon. Watch that above
all" Two-three minutes the sound of
battle ragged about them, increasing at the
front. A soldier voice was heard to say:
There's more of them coming, sir. You
can see them down there to the east. /"
And Mrs. Berrien's heart grew faint
with fear. Winifred had buried her
face upon her breast and closed her ears
to the horrid sounds. And then, all on
a sudden, the yells of the charging In
dams seemed to grow fainter. then
sounds of dismay arose among them,
then the cries were drowned in the clat-
ter of ironshod hoofs and the chorus of
soldier cheers. Murphy and his little
squad came whirling up the bank, and
Mrs. Berricn's heart poured forth In
praise and thanksgiving at the joyous
Milesian hail:
ITO hell wild 'em, fellers! Sure all 8
TROOPS comin-not two miles behindr'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-25

There was silence and anxiety in the
long range of winter camps about the
agency. The Twelfth were gone, no.
body knew just where; but over to the
north, over coward those frowning Bad
Lands"-all the more wild and treacher-
GUS now that the snow had filed every
rift and crevice, for the jagged surface
was one mass of pitfalls-other battal-
ions of horse were also gone, and the
vigilant watch over those Indians still
clustering about their old haunts in the
valley was redoubled. The heavier guns
of the field battery commanded the
smoky lodges, the lighter pieces were
away with the cavalry. The infantry
muffied to their eyebrows, manned the
rife pits and guard line and threw their
sheltering wings over the deserted
camps. For good or for i'll, the crisis
was at hand. Whatsoever doubt had
existed as to the almost universal hos
tility of the Sioux was banished by the
events of the preceding week. The at
tempted ambush of Sergeant Ellis, of
Berrien's advance guard, the attack
upon the scouts and couriers at the Por-
cupine, and, lastly, the affair at the
Wolf, in which Brewster a second time
had gained distinction, all pointed I'M
erringly to one conclusion: whatsoever
might be their assurances to officials
high in rank, to agents whose power
would be at end were war to ensue, to
self constituted trainers of public opin.
ion, every soldier on the spot knew, and
well knew, that the Indians would be
peaceable only in presence of a formida,
bic force of bluecoats, but that nothing
but ambush and massacre awaited the
whites who ventured forth unguarded
Up to this moment, however, of all those
gathered at the scene the only troops
which had had actual collision with the
Sioux were of Berrien's battalion.