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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
"A WORD FOR THE BospITAL.

To THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES: That
the city of Roanoke is sadly in need of
hospital / do not think any reasonably
humane person will deny. Noble,
kind. hearted ladies have voluntarily
undertaken to furnish and superintend
temporary home for the poor, friend
less and unfortunate people Especially
young men), who have no one to nurse
OF care for them when sick or wounded
or in distress
If the writer may judge from tho OPP.
position he has encountered in his eff
forts to assist these good ladies in their
work of love, the movement has not the
sympathy of some of our people.
When such ladies as Mrs. S. w. Jami
son, Mrs. j. G. Bringman, Mrs. G.. r.
Henderson, Mrs. George Gravatt, Mrs.
Mccoy, Mrs. j. Allen Watts and Mrs.
Dougherty propose to assume all tho re-
sponsibility of running such a home for
the sick Of our city, it does seem to me
sad comment on our humanity, not to
speak of piety, to deny them even house
room. These ladies do not propose to
open pest house, but nice, quiet
home for such of our unfortunate sick as
have no mother. sister, brother, relation
or friend to nurse or soothe them in
their sickness. Why anyone should OBJ
iect to such home in any community
this writer cannot answer.
We have selected two houses, and in
both cases we have met not only oppo-
sition, but that sort of opposition that
manifests feeling to us very painful.
Not in q single instance has valid
reason been given for the objection,
unless we can conclude that our needy
follow man has no claim upon us in his
hour of need. 1t is to be hoped that our
friends who have opposed us did so not
knowing the character of the home.
1t may be they confused it with the
idea of q pest house, where contagious
diseases would be brought. If that be
the case will they not relieve their
mind and consider the benevolent, holy
effort to establish home for the suffer
ing.,!'
1t is impossible for any one to con-
template the suffering that our people
have witnessed for the past five years
without feeling some concern. l had
hoped that it was nearing the end, but,
alas, it is delusion. We must still see
| young men, who are just as dear tc
| some distant mother or father, as ouI
own boys lie in our midst and die fol
the want of attention because we dc
not want the sick and wounded near
our homes.
Did "lde who spoke as man never
spoke" teach us such lessons No
but He said: "For was endangered
and we gave me meat; l was thirsty anc
We gave me drink; WAS stranger anG
ye took me in: naked and ye clothed
me; was sick and ye visited me-"
The mere mention of tho ladies
names who will have this home il
charge is sufficient guarantee that i
will be unobjectionablet to any one.
T. T. T.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
Not So blind.

A very popular but blind count lives
in the Champs Elysces. Being witty
and musical, his society was much
sought after. lie left Paris three
months ago and on his return called on
a fashionable marchioness who was
preparing TO go to IL fancy ball. She
begged TO be excused, but as he had an
important message to deliver he was
shown in, and. being blind, he was
asked TO take scat in her boudoir.
Gossip ensued, and during all the time
the marehioness assisted by her maid.
executed the mysteries of her toilet.
Being ready to descend to her carriage,
the count stated that he had been alb
sent in London and had undergone Il
successful operation for cataract, and
could now see as well as the marchion-
ess. The latter shrielsed and jumped
into her carriage without even an all
revoir to her unwclcome visitor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
Guaranteed Cure.

WE authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. upon
this condition. Ifyou are with a Cough,
Cold, or any Lung, Throat or Chest
trouble, and will use this remedy as di-
rooted, giving it fair trial, and expe-
rience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded.
Wecould 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
d Barbee's Drug Store. Largo size Soc
and &l.NO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
AWFUL FATE OF A HUNTER.
Caught In n Bear Trap. Hc Slowly Starves
to Death.

Caught In n Bear Trap. Hc Slowly Starves
to Death.
More than month since an English
man named David Allen, who resided
about six miles north of Winnipeg and
who spent considerable of his time
hunting, started out to examine his
traps. but failed to return For ten
days an uninterrupted search was kept
mp in the woods, it being supposed that
he had wandered away and become
lost. The search was unproluctivc of
results, however. The, mystery sur
rounding his fate was accidentally I'M
yelled by two hunters who CHANGED to
look in a copsc of bushes. Lying upon
the ground, face downward, was the
dead body of the hunter. and the con-
dition of the body and the ground
showed that he had met II horrible
death from starvation. Both of his
hands were securely fastened in Il
bear trap. He had evidently been in
the act of setting the trap, when by
some means it closed upon his wrists
with vice-lilse grip. Unable to re-
lease himself and with no hope of MAX
ing his voice heard in. that vast wilder
ness. he suffered the most cxcruciating
fortunes until starvation and exposure
combined ended his existence. His
wrists were frightfully lacerated where
an attempt had been made to wrench
his hands free.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
NEW BLOOD.

The city charter has passed both
branches OF the legislature and now
awaits the Governors approval which
will soon DE given. The charter con-
tains some few amendments, notably
one which,, clearly defines the duties
and powers to be exercised by the board
of public works.
The great change from the present
charter lies i'm the increased power
delegated to the mayor. At every
point, however, the lines of official
duty are more sharply accentuated; so
in placing responsibility where it be-
longs.
So materially has the. situation
changed that the strongest men in
Roanoke should take pride in coming
forward Ito assume office in the new gov
eminent of the CITY. The great brake
TO Roanoke's progress in the past has
been that too many men of non-repre-
sentative stamp and mediocre ability
have foated to the surface in local
politics andolung like 'burrs to place and
official pap. 1t will raise howl of in
dignation from every one who has grown
fat and insolent at the public crib to
hear that his tenure of office is to be
jeopardized, but such is the case. There
will DO general rattling of dry bones
in May.
Roanoke needs q vast deal of new
blood in it's municipal affairs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
g,n.E .RUeLiC nUI4.DING.

Information is received from Wash
ington that as soon as the title to the
Government building site is perfected,
probably within two weeks, bids will be
advertised for the cree tion of the public
building and work will be begun on the
foundation before the middle of April.
1t is understood that the building will
be constructed with view to the addi-
ton in the future of rooms for the Fed
eral court and other offices Deepen dent
thereon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
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RHEUJuaTISJl FOR II Years.

ST. PAUL, Wise Co., Va. Dec. 81, '01.
THE ALLEN SARSAPARILLA Co.:
GENTLEMEN: Il have suffered from
rheumatism and neuralgia for Ii
years. and have never found anything
to help me as Aliens Sarsaparilla
has done. / have taken it but Il short
time, but it has helped me wonder
fully. l am thoroughly convinced that
it is a grand good medicine, and recon-
mend it to all my friends.
Mrs. w. N. BANNER.
This Great Remedy is the Only SARSA.
PARiLLA in the market that is Positively
Guaranteed to CURE DISEASE. 1t is not
only the BEST but the CHEAPEST, costing
less than half as much per dose as Others.
1t works QUICKLY and SURELY, one bottle
producing cures that others iUouid not dc
Vith three bottles. Glue it trial. Solo
by all dealers.
THE ALLEN SARSAPARILLA CO.,
WoopEoRps, MAINE.
Wholesale Agents, Christian & Barbee,
Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
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 tonics and alter
containing nothing which per-
mits its use as a beverage or intoxicant,
1t Is recognized as the best and purest
medicine for all ailments OF Stomach,
Liver or Kidneys.-It will cure Sick
Headache, Indigestion, Constipation,
and drive Malaria from the system
Satisfaction guaranteed with each
bottle or tho money will be refunded
Price Gully SOC. per bottle. Sold by
Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
Mra. Modeson,s Conoec,s

The concert given at Trinity Taber
nacle last Thursday night was one of
the most successful musical events of
the season and Mrs. Hodgson's fine
singing was the feature of the pro-
Rramme. The success with which Mrs.
Hodgson managed the first concert OF
the series and her name as one of the
artists. are sufficient guarantees that
the next concert, to be given March 3,
will be tirst-class in every respect.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
The Nnmber scycn.

The Hindoos believe in seven man.
sions of all created spirits. the earth
being the lowest of these, while the
seventh and highest is the seat of Brah-
ma. The Moslem pilgrimage is Mt last
consummated when seven circuits have
been made round the sacred stone of
Mecca The astronomers tells us of
seven greater planets, the alchemists
dealt with seven metals, and we all of
us recognize seven days In each week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
ROANOKE. VA, FEB, i. 1892.

THE TIMES can De found regularly on
gale at the followingl places:
Roanoke--George Gravett, Jr., Al. L.
Bmith 8, Hotels Roanoke. Ponce de Leon,
Elk's News Stand, 81 Salem avenue, and
Sands News Stand, 10 Jefferson st. s.
Bristol, Tenn.-W. A. Ward, Front
Street.
Blueheld--Blueheld Inn.
Lynchburg-Norvell- Arlington Hotel.
Observation-Disclosures Inn.
Pulaski--Maple Shade Inn, Brown 81
Brown.
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Salem--W. 8 Taylor's Book Store.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
Mails ON the Roauske and southern

The arrangements for mail service
on the Roanoke and Southern railroad
between this city and Winston-Salem
will be completed, and the service put
ON In few days. The local mixed
train is carrying considerable traffic,
and the road is getting in good condi-
ton. Through passenger trains will be
put on in about ten days.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
FOR coMMoNwEALrH,s ATTORNEY

HAVING been urged in communica-
ton addressed to me appearing in THE
TIMES to declare myself through the
medium of the press, I 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 the office with fidelity and zeal.
Worry truly, EsToN RANDOLPH.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
George wright Given Up to Die.

Almost all hope of the recovery Of
George Wright has been abandoned.
Mr.. Wright has been quite sick for
several days, and he became much
worse yesterday. His father and
mother, of Petersburg. are with him,
AID his death is hourly expected. At
the time OF going to press he was sink
ing rapidly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
Little May Lockedun

Gstsle May, the notorious character
whom Officer Mabry was in the act of
arresting when he received the fatal
blow. was locked up at the station.house
Hast night for throwing stones and curs-
ing on the streets.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
a Sleeper Wrecked.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 6.-[Speciall-
The sleeper Tuscarora, from Lynch
burg to Richmond, was struck by a
shifting engine while side tracked at
Petersburg this morning and wrecked
None of the eight passengers were hurt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
DIR. Campbell to Go TO Mex,co

Rev. DIR. W. Campbell, pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church, of this city,
will leave Monday for a visit OF some
length in Mexico, OF which mention was
recently made IN TIE TINES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
New EnelanaImnrore.l.

TIiE 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, 1892-02-07

If YOU desire nice job of laundry.
ing go TO the Roanoke Steam Laundry
on Kirk avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
Ruoklen,a Arnica Snlre.

THE best salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect sah 'faction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07

WATcH repairing and engraving at
SilyerthoTn's, No. Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07

Brooks for cheap photos for shor,
time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07

entered at the Postofhce at Roanoke as second
class matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07

THE WEEKLY TIMES.
TIE WEEKLY TIMES, containing the news o.
the week i'm a moro condensed form, one year
ri 90 in advance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07
THE ROANOKE VINES.

TELEPHONE NUMBER 1874.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-07

TIE TIMES lie delivered in Roanoke Salo 9a anu na.
Vinton every morning by carriers iof w 00n'' p'A
aonth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-04
AttorneY.osneral Nlcholson.

The Attorney.General contest il over
and John r. Nicholson, Esq. OF Dover
Is the man who carried off the plum SO
spiritedly contested for by himself and
by Mr.. Vandegrlft. The latter after
all may DO said to have not been In the
race at all SO far as any hope could he
INDUCED that he could by any chance
have been successful. Throwing aside
ability, character the pressing need OF
that criminal officer to be located in
Wilmington, the simple question Of
rotation In Office swept away all other
considerations. 1t was not New Cas-
ties turn and it was kents turn Kent
County meant to havei it. Even with u
candidate with the most ordinary kind
OF ability Kent would have boon sure
winner. The &c" rider business and
MIR. Vandegrift's independent procliv.
tiles at one stage Of his party's history
Few years ago, had nothing to do
with keeping him from getting the ap
pointment he was simply mot in It,"
with candidate not half as well quail
HE'D as John II. Nicholson. Kent
County would have been successful.
Fortunately Mr.. Nicholson has the
reputation OF being a sound lawyer
with more than the average ubility.
and with q high cast OF character.
When Mr. Biggs took the Office five
years ago he was a much younger
man that Mr. Nicholson now is, but he
made one of the best Attorney. Gener.
ais the State has had OF modern years.
MIR. Nicholson, we are assured, will
not lower the standard of the office,
either in ability or character, and we
even hope that he may raise tho stand,
ard to higher degree of efficiency.
In political point OF view Repub
LEANS cared very little who was ap
pointed; they look for no favors from
Mr.. Nicholson; they expected none
from Nh. vandegrilt. They have not
been used to such things in the past
and they will not be disappointed
now. With them IL is @ continuous
uphill fight In the face Of untriendly
5udiciaries and discriminating Demo
cratic offielaries from Governor down
to election inspectors. They have the
consolation Of knowing that they
touched hard bottom long ago anC
they are now advancing in a solid pha
lanx to totally overthrow and change
by constitutional methods the plan OF
the Governor appointing tho whole
judiciary OF the State with its prose
cutting officers, and to delegate that
power to the people where it properly
belongs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-04

During the term OF the Sussex
county court which convened this
morning. there will bea peculiar case
tried, to prove that young woman 10
the wife OF q certain man, and that she
was legally married to him by an Or
dained minister Of the gospel. The
mans name is J. Harry Coates, res.d.
ing near Bridgevllle, who 1t is claimed
courted Miss Lizzie Farrow. the
daughter OF a neighbor, and was
married last July at Seaford, by tho
Row. II. G. Jones.
The young lady says that after Coates
had kept her company for some time
he finally proposed marriage, and
she accepted. He however, told her
that on account OF his family he wished
the marriage kept secret for time I'M
til he could secure place in this city,
when they would make their home
here. She agreed to this. and on Sun
day evening June IA, they drove to
Seaford where Coates had already
made the arrangements and were mar
rled by the Rev II. q. Jones. He then
made memorandum OF the mar.
rage, which he placed in his desk.
Shortly afterwards Mr.. Jones was
obliged to relinquish his charge ON ac-
count of failing health, and was sue
ceeded by the Rev. II. X. Stephenson.
Last July the young couple came to
this city, and while Coates was search
ing for situation the young wife re-
sided with relative, and he went to
1.-Two with one of his sisters. He SEEM
ed unremitting in his attention to her
Tor time, but when she requested
him TO lot it be known they were mar
rIed he became very angry and threat
ehed to kill her II she dared to mem
ton 1t to any one.
Afterwards she left this city ana
wont to Dover. whei o III has relatives.
Coates followed her. At the end OF
week Coates returned to his home in
lil1dgeville, and she has not seen him
nee.
Shortly after. her parents had the
marriage published in the Soaford
News, and they were surprised to see
in the neXpissue denial over Coates
signature. Sinca then he has persist
emily denied that he was ever married
to her or TINT ho had ever ackno wledg.
ell that she was his wife. Tho lady,
however, has witnesses TO prove the
latter, but the greatest difficulty was
TO show that the marriage had eyer
been solemnized. The Rev Ii. G. Jones
IS still absent and not in u condition
to TESTIFY, but Inst week she rcmem-
bered that when the ceremony was
performed, the minister made mem.
orandum of the fuct which he placed
in his desk.
She stated these facts TO the preac h
er now in charge, bat alas, the DIES K
was locked and Mr.. Jones had tax en-
the key away with him. After some
hesitation il was decided to break tho
desk open, and this was done in the
presence of two witnesses. when Il
forged license for the wedding was
found, and the following memoranda
in Mr.. Jones handwriting:
June l4th, 1901. j Harvey Coates of
3ridScville, Sussex county, Delaware,
aged Il. and Lila Furow, Bridge vllle,
Sussex county, aged IS.
Armed with these documents she
Will go before the court to prove her
good name. and when this i estaO.
llshod. will apply for divorce to sep
| lrato her forever from the man who
has SO deeply wronged her,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-04

''If He be the King OF Israel let Him
come down from the cross and we will
believe Him;-Alatt. NNIl: ~, was the
text from which William L. Swartz,
pastor OF Central Presbyterian Church,
preached to a large and closely atten-
| tive congregation on Sunday forenoon
showing The Unreasonable Condt-
tions Demanded by Unhelievers as tho
| Grounds of their Faith"
After picturing the cfuciilxion scene
OF the text he stated the first great oh
| ject of the incarnation was to provide
salvation for men, and secondly to of.
| ford such evidence for human accept
auce as shall enable persons to believe
unto salvation that Jesus Christ is the
Son OF God.
| To show that the text was an unrea-
sonable demand, tho orator gave an
effective summary of the practical life
works of our Saviuur-liis words of
grace, majesty and strength and Ills
miracles of puwer-with His qualili-
cations OF wisdom, simplicity, SINGER
lily, truthlulIness, putty, devotion,
| Industry, bravery etc, and His excel.
lent character. 1t was an eloquent and
sufficient eulogy on Jesus Christ to
make an intidel sick and faint at heart
| and tired OF argument.
!
slsle for man by mere human
strength to tear his body from the
| spikes in his hands and feet and come
down from the cross, md that would
| have afforded no additional evidence
tnat lie was divine. But il would have
destroyed one strong point Of evil
dence that we now have that He WINS
divinely ablo to endure tho cross,
desnisng the shame" We cannot,
| however, conceive it possible for hui
man strength to bring dead body to
life, resurrect il from the grave and
transport 1t to Heaven us was done In
the case OF Jesus Christ Of which
facts the several human witnesses, the
conclusive evidence and divine testi-
mony arc sufficient grounds for a
practical, saving faith.
A multitude saw the dove and heard
the voice This is my beloved SON.
etc The Holy Ghosts in the world
with the people OF God enabling them
to believe Jesus hrist is the Son OF
God. The testimony of the apostles
and other Bible characters was here
drawn upon There isen1ugh ground
for proof and many noble souls have
laid held of tho proofs.
| Yet there hive been doubtCrs In all
agns One elan, like Thomas. consists
u those who want to believe but lie,
maud some special testimony
He vain questions are asked from a
preconceINed, false idea. HE demand:
IRE vain because to a second class oil
people they furnish no additional
grounds OF faith.
Tho preacher here asked several
questions to the dOubtcra of the nle4
ut day, Including one upon their or
lec,Ion That Christians are 50 imp En-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-04

American Laundry, 0O2 West Front 8 I
Cupping and leecIing, lO3 L. Second st
Brazilian Balm cures colds. catnrrh, etc
Cupplng and teaching by Geo. u. Metz
ner. No. los East Third street.
Ross has 90 styles of Gents Fall and
Winter underwear, in all sizes ranging in
price from 20 cts. TO goo each; also large
assortment Of latest styles In derby and
crush hats at 2l9 Market street.
II you want cheap picture frames 10
to Bangh & Mears, No. 2O3 West Second
street, us they have n new line OF goodf
lust received. The largest stock in the
state. Call aud see.