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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
The cadmus of the cherohees.

George Guess, to whom a monument
is soon to be erected in Indian Territory,
was the Cadmus of the Cherokees, so to
speak, for he invented an alphabet for
their use, and in that way distinguished
them above other American Indians.
Guess was half breed, the son of a
Cherokee mother and an English father,
and was 80 years old when i'll 1920 he
devised this famous alphabet. He lived
to regret the invention, for he was an
unbeliever, and the only work of conse-
quence printed in Cherokee with the new
alphabet was the Bible.-San Francisco
Argonaut.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
StrnnGe ffTruc.

1t is related that on the date of Edwin
Booths birth there was meteoric show
er. at tho hour and just before the mo-
ment of his death at the Players club
the electric lights all went out, and at
the hour Of his burial in Mount Auburn
just at sunset there was phenomenal
sky. The west was not only brilliantly
aglow, but aglow in a peculiar way.
Above the horizon line was band of
light verging toward golden green, while
below and above was u marvellous blend
ing of rose and azure and gold, while in
the east the reflection of all this splendor
was repeated in fainter tints. It was an
effect SO beautiful and SO unique even
among beautiful sunsets that it was re-
marked in many towns and all along the
coast here.-Boston Cor. New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
THE ROANOKE ZINES WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER IS sss
a preslem TIN. !. . Problem.

A group Of gentlemen were gathered
about the desk engaged in earnest en-
deavors to figure out mathematical
problem brought over by a prominent
young member of the New York bar,
who stands to lose 800 on wager if
his own solution is wrong. Here it is:
A column of troops 25 miles longis Or
aered to point % miles distant. A
courier starts simultaneously with the
rear of the column and reaches the head
thereof. Returning, he meets the rear
Of the column at the point where the
head originally was Both the troops
end the courier are to travel at u uni
form rate of speed. How many miles
does the courier traverse?
1t looks simple. The young New York
er said it was simple and that it didn't
take mathematical sharp to figure that
the courier journeyed even so miles. Tho
man who made the bet with him was O
Philadelphian. and he called in Professor
Thunder, Il teacher of mathematics, said
to be the greatest expert in the Quaker
City. The professor figured at it awhile
and said it was plain that the courier
covered over so miles, but just how much
more he wouldn't undertake to say Off
hand.
The man from Gotham was not salts
fed with the Philadelphia professors
conclusion, SO on reaching Washington
he hunted up Professor George Hill, the
clerk to the house irrigation committee
and and expert in mathematics, who in
turn referred him to Professor Wood
ward of the coast and geodetic survey.
His answer was sent in and appeared at
the bottom of long sheet of algebraic
equations. It was CO.'S miles. And still
the New Yorker is not satisfied. Before
giving up the 500 he is going to have the
opinion of the professor of mathematics
OF Columbia college. 1t will take no less
an authority than that to shake his be-
lief in the correctness of his own cipher
ing, which. he admits. was not done with
the help of quadratic equations Wash
ington Post.
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Speed on the t,reat r.n,,e..

\. The hrst OF the new passenger carry.
ing whalebacks for the lakes has made q
speed Of % miles an hour in q trial trip
on Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to
Chicago. This is very high rate of
speed, and the Christopher Columbus
deserves to be called the greyhound of
the lakes for o time at least. 1t is far
above any rate yet attained by any
steamship on them. It would be regard
ed as high rate for tho swiftest of the
ocean liners on the Atlantic. The con-
structors of this whaleback promise that
while traversing the lakes she will make
1000 miles within so hours, in which
case the Cramps of Philadelphia will
have to look out for their laurels as they
hurry up the building of the new At
lantic steamships for the American line.
The Campania has good record, but
she cannot afford to lower it in the face
of the Christopher Columbus.
A short time ago we gave an account
Of some Of the whalebacks and other
steamers that have been launched or are
on the stocks at the lake ports. They
are not FIR from the first class in mate
rial, mechanism and fitting up. We are
proud of them. They are needed for the
immense commerce and for the travel
between the cities of the five great lakes
which were spoken Of in old times as
western lakes, but which are in the east
ern half Of the territory of the United
States. They constitute the lake system
Of the east. not of the west.-New York
SIM
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
4 Mourning Widoxer.

The subjoined card is printed as an
advertisement i'll British colonial news
paper:
Benjamin Jowett Phillips of Annandnlc begs
most sincerely to thank tho good people who
so kindly contributed the numerous beautiful
flowers, wreaths and crosses, on tho occasion
of tho funeral of his late dear wife, to say moth
ing of the equally beautiful letters of sympa-
thy, especially one, and that of n Christian
minister. Mr. B. j. p. felt particularly hon
ored by noticing in tho procession three of the
clergy, other two being unable to attend by
reason of indisposition He (Nlr. Phillips) also
bcgs to thank the organist and choir of Palmer
Street church. with whom the deceased was
associated from infancy, for their kindly fore
thought in rendering so sweetly two of her ia
vorite hymns-viz. "One Sweetly Solemn
Thought" etc. and Thou Knowest, Lord, :"
etc.-thereby cnlivening and Frightening up
the dullness and monotony which not unfre-
quently characterize a funeral service
BESJAMIN JowErT PuILLIps,
Annandalc, April ls. Professor of Music
The mourning widower seems to be
an artist even in his grief.
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8 4 1aw4w.
,T,HE KING INVESTMENT CoMpANY

TFNHE KING INVESTMENT COMPANY,
ICON a. Compliments, against Henry NJ Daniel,
Smith, j.. II. Epson, Nell. Booth. Aetna Land
and Investment Company, Theresa j. Shadbot,
John j. Dolin, N. Rensch, Mrs. Harriet Patter-
eOn, defendants.
The above named compainants and defendants
will please take notice that pursuant to two
DEGREES entered in the above styled cause in
Ghancery BY the Hastings Court for the city of
on the 9th day OF june 1885 ererng this
TO Chas Is. shelton, as special commissioner In
chancery by said court, and the latter OF which de.
crees entered on the 14th day OF June, 1893 subst
tuting the undersigned special commissioner
in chancery by ead court, for that purpose, has
liked upon the 9th day of August, 1893 ut o
oclock a. M, of that day, as the time, and his
law office, Roanoke, Va, as the place to take
state, settlc and report to said court rs directed
quirie
I. An account showing all the assets of j. r.
Schick, trustee, both real and personal.
2. An account showing the debts of the defend
ant the Aetna Land Company VS.. the said
y. An account as t. whether or not lots l. . q
9, s. and 2. section IS. and lots 1, p B. 4, 5, g.
and 8. section 4, were purchased by James II.
ment Company, and IL go Wien the same were
purchased, how much was paid for same, terms
OF sale, the amount paid the Aetna Land Com
Pany and the amount still due it on said pur-
chase, and from whom he purchased and the rea.
tive interest OF his cestns que trust.
a. An account OF the disposition the eaid Schck
trustee. has made OF said lots; IL sod to whom,
dates of sale, terms of gale and The times OF the
Yecordation OF deeds. IL any from said Schck,
trustee, to his vcndees
o. An account showing whether or not any of
inc purchasers from Schlck. trustee. assumed the
indebtedness of the said Schick, trustee to the
Aetna Land and Investment Company.
q. An account showing whether or not any pur
chaser from the purchaser OF Schick, trustee
assumed the indebtedness OF the said SchicK to
the Aetna Land and Investment Company
q. An account showing alterations of the lots
N tne Dill and answer mentioned from the said
scnick, trustee, and report OF such alterations
their Inverse order; also make report of the
present owners OF each OF said lots and the
amount paid by each and to whom paid
:. 8. What fees, II any, should be paid to counsel
for plaintiffs for instituting and conducting the
came.
He shall also make report upon any matter
deemed pertinent by said commissioner, or upon
ny matter that he may be required to report
upon by any poreon party in interest in this
cause.
=. And II from any cause said inquiries be not
Degun on the day above named or begun and not
completed, the same will be continued from day
10 day or time to time at the same place uni AT
OF said Inquiries are ascertained and completed
Given under my hand as special commissioner
IN chancery OF the Hastings Court of the city of
Roanoke, Va, this 18th day Of July, 1898.
726 1aw4w.
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Mr.. Rusl;tn,s Finances.

Mr.. Ruskin, says his biographer, Mr..
w. G. ColliEgwood, is no longer a rich
man. The 100000 he inherited from
his parents have gone, chiefly in gifts and
in attempts to do good. The sale of his
books is his only income, and a great
part Of that goes to an army of pension
ers to whom in the days of his wealth he
pledged himself. Nevertheless che has
sufficient for his wants and need not
now feel poverty in his old age"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
CHANOnRY NOTICES.

XNTM A. BELL, TRUSTEE, COMPLAINANT,
w vs.; Jos. w. Coke, homas w. Miller, trustee;
and saq n fhTa s as
and as trustee; James A. wager, trustee; II. S.
Van vd Horn Ho and yB Green, partners trading
The Bankers Loan and Investment Company,
tycnrgus Blair, .sr.. Rush U: Dcrr, in his own
trustee; Middle States Loan Building and Con-
struction Conn any, Thomas Lewis. administra.
tor OF j.. ID, Skinker, deceased; Graves Sims, r..
u. Dennis. g. w. Truitt, and j. G. Dennis, part
ncrs trading rs Dennis, Truitt u Co., j. F..
smedlcy, Il. L. Hickman, John NJ. Tinsiey and
= Tinslcy. partners trading as John NJ inslcy
d Son; j. Allen, w. A. Buck, IT. II. Pettus, q.
Id. Young and j. X. Arlington, defendants.
In Chancery.
The above-ramcd parties compliments and de-
to decree Of rserenc cake 5nn
OF July. 1888, by the Huetngs Court OF the city
OF Roanoke, In the above styled chancery cause
pending In said court the undersigned, one of the
commissioners In chancery OF said court to whom
TINS cause has been rccommittcd, has fixed upon
Monday, the 18th day OF August, 1879, at 10
o'clock n. m, as the time and his law office troom
~ Kirk buildine) as the place to proceed to take,
state and settle and report the following ac-
"To report the value severaly of the said lots of
land with and without the various buildings
alleged to be affected by mechanics liens in this
sSueo and il said liens are valid as against tho
houses or any of them. constructed or being con-
structed upon the land in this controversy men.
TONED and IL practicable said commissioner shall
ascertain the value OF the work done or OF the
materials furnished by tho several claimants
under such mechanics liens upon each and every
house affected by the alleged mechanics liens re-
ported upon in this cause and all the liens on the
said several houses and lots"
IL the report cannot be completed on the fret
day the proceedings will be adjourned from day
to day to the same time and place until the same
is completed.
Thc aboye-named defendants who have filed
mechanics liens against the property embraced
In these proceedings are especially requested to
DC present at the time and place above mentioned
with proof to establith the validity of their
claims and the value OF the work done on or
mater al furnished for each OF the several houses
mentioned I'm these proceedings.
Given under my hand as commissioner in
chancery OF the corporation conrt OF the city OF
Roanoke, Va. this the 3rd day OF August, 1888.
EVERETT PERKINS,
81 1aw4w. Commissioner,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
Converting tho Jews In England.

During last year no less sum than
e36,4S7 was subscribed in the country
by infatuated enthusiasts toward the
Utopian object Of converting the Jews
to Christianity. The annual report
states that 10 converted" Jews
were confirmed during the year, of
whom, however, only five were adults.
1t appears therefore that it costs about
e3,O4O to convert each Jew. but this is
far too low an estimate, inasmuch as
2 out Of the 10 were infants. "-London
Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
The Queen Receives n pie.

In accordance with an ancient custom,
Queen Victoria has been presented with
a lamprey pie. 1t was an elaborate af-
fair and was presented by the mayor,
Mr.. Matthews. He signifed his inten-
ton of giving it, and the queen, through
the lord high steward of Gloucester, in
timated that she would be happy to re-
ceive it, Consequently the pie came, ac-
companied by two silver skewers bear
ing the arms of the city and the name of
the mayor.-London Letter
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
Strength and Health.

II you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If "La
Grippe" has left you weak and weary
use Electric Bitters. This remedy
acts directly on Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys, gently aiding those organs
to perform their func tlons. II you are
afflicted with Sick Headache, you will
find speedy and permanent relief by
taking Electric Bitters One trial
will convince. you that this is the
remedy you need. Large bottles only
SO cents, at Christian & Barbee's.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
A Million Friends.

A FRIEND in need is friend indeed,
and not less than 100000 people have
found just such friend in DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption. coughs
and colds. II you have never used this
great cough medicine one trial will con-
vince you that it has wonderful cura-
tive powers in all diseases OF throat,
chest and lungs. Each bottle is guar
anteed to do all that is claimed or
money will be refunded. Trial bottles
free at Christian & Barbee Drug Com
panY. Large bottles so cents and 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
Helping Along an Inventor.

The Bavarian government has made a
grant of 1000 marks to Herr Koch, an
aeronaut and author of pamphlet en-
titled Free Human Flying as the Pre-
liminary Condition of Dynamic Aero
nautics," to enable him to construct an
apparatus on the principle which he de.
scribes in his work.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
Buoklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulsers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price, rs
cents per box. For sale by Christian &
Barbea.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
For Over FIFTY Years

MRS. WINDOWS SOOTHING SYRUP has pccn used
for children tecthing. Itsoothes the child, softcns
the gums, allays all pains, cure wind collie and is
the best remedy for Diarrhpa. Twenty-Five cts a
bottle. Sold by all druggists throughout the world
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13

1t is not often that shares in the Lon
don Graphic and Daily Graphic news
papers come into the market. Some,
however, were sold by auction the other
day. and these realized as much as
$277.50, these being $50 shares on which
$S5 only had been paid.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13

The county council of the North Rid
ing of Yorkshire, England, have decided
that they will not levy any taxes during
the next ~ months. They are in a Won
derfully happy position. The balance
at their bankers is SO large that they
want no more money for year.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13
Centennial of Laying Corner Stone of the
National Capitol. Wanhinpton. IL O.


For the benefit Of all desiring to at
tend the celebration of this event Sep.
TENDER 18th, the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad will sell excursion tickets to
Washington for all trains Septem Der
16, II and Is, good returning until Sep
TENDER 81, at reduced rates. For time
of trains and rates call on or address
nearest Baltimore and Ohio ticket
agent.
The Confederate reunion to be held al
Fairfax Court House on the Goth
promises to be q most successful affair.
Among those expected to be present are:
United States Senators John B. Gordon,
of Georgia; M. C. Butler, of South Caro-
lima; Eppa Hunton and John w. Daniel;
representatives James A. Marshall, of
Virginia, and John A lien, of Mississippi;
Col. Edmund Berkeley, Col. Arthur
Herbert and Capt. w. A. Smoot.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13

The highest honor of oratory at the
commencement of Trinity college, in
North Carolina, was carried off by full
blooded Choctaw Indian of the name of
Joseph Maytubby.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-13

- ONG NJ ~ BlOnt SOftohInR OF
Barreness, Impotency, Lost Power in either sex,
Premature Old Age, Involuntary Losses, caused
Errors of Youth. 1t gives to Weak Organs their
Natura! Vigor and doubles the joys of life; cures
ment, in plain package, by mail, to any address, 81
Doa 1ones 50. WIN every 70 order we give
Circulars free. Guarantee Issued only by our eI-
elusive agent.
4191y CHRISTIAN Sc BARBEE.
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.MAGN ETC NERVlNE.

Is sold With written
guarantee to cure
D ervouB PrQstra.
tion, Fits, pizxl.
nese,H cadache and
Neuralgia andWake-
fulnese, caused bye1-
ceseiveuseofOpium,
Tobacco and AlcO-
hnl. Manfal Dararna.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
suILrINo ASSOCIATIONS.
A flRST-clASS INVESTMENT

We offer the best security in the city
and pay semi.annual dividends.
AS A S AVN G S 3 "A N K
this institution offers special induce
ments. Paid up shares $50 each. In
Btalment shares 81 per month. Shares
may be subscribed for at any time. For
further inform alton address
IhE PEOPLES PERPETUAL LOAN
AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
VIM. r. WINCH,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Masonic Temple jana tt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-03-03

and transplanting or 20,CG0 walnut and
butteruut trees to adorn and enrich the
ella river valley. There ia no earthly rea.
son why the territory cannot supply the
world with crab apples She can also be
made'to control the market on wild plums
aud buckeyes. There are millions of acres
Of scrub pine and cedar on the mountains
of this territory. Why not replace this use
less growth with oak, elm, beech, redwood,
sycamore and other valuable woods? We
believe that the india rubber tree would
thrive in the valleys, and that mahogany
and logwoOd would be a success on the
hillsides Our bill will call for an appro-
priation of Sl0G, 600 900 us starter, and if
no spirit of false economy pops up to scale
down the sum we'll make forestry walk to
the front in way to astonish everybody.
DRAMATIC. The Boston Dramatic com.
pany presented The Merchant of Venice"
to our theater going public Thursday
night The play disappointed everybody.
There was no high kicking. Nobody was
murdered. Not gondola was to be SEEN
While the actors appeared to be well up in
their parts, and while some of them wore
fairly good clothes, there was a total lack
Of that chic which makes play go in the
west. We saw as many as six good open.
ings for some one to be killed, but not a
hand was lifted. At one stage of the game
they could have made a hit by having a
girl throw herself over a precipice, but the
girl preferred to sit in rocking chair and
read a novel. Those who went expecting
to see Uncle Tom tracked by blOOdhounGs
or Buffalo Bill rescue the passengers of the
Deadwood stage demanded their money
back, but no one got it,
BETTER QUIT.-On our way over to the
capital the other day on our mule cadav.
erous Cuss who looked as if he hadn't eaten
a square meal in month tried TO play road
agent on us just after we had crossed
Turkey creek He Lad couple of guns
leveled on US when our mule made start,
and he fired the whole twelve shots before
we were out of range without bullet COM
ing within five feet of us. Then we turned
and ran him into the scrub and scared
him half to death Such n critter as that
is disgrace to this territory and we feel
that our dignity has been lowered by his
attempt to hold us up. Our esteemed con.
temporary is another such man as that.
While he ought to be turning corn shelter
or running ferrybOat he insists on trying
to be an editor. This alleged road agent,
who hasn't the nerve to fight rabbit and
who can't fight for shucks, had better quit
the business and apply for work ina livery
stable. He is simply wasting his time,
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VOungWives

Who are for the first time to
undergo woman's severest trial
we offer
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1893-03-03

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN ehectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug,
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. AsW YORK. NV
fsIk1- IL
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"MOthers Friend"

A remedy which, if used as directed few
weeks before confinement robs it of its
PAIN, HORROR AND RISK TO LIFE
Of both mother and child, as thousands who
have used it testify,
fused two bottles Of MOTHERS FRIEND with
marvellous results, and wish every woman
who has 10 pass through the ordeal OF childbirth TO
know n they will use MOTHERS FRIEND for few
weeks It Will rob confinement of ram and SUI syT'g
and insure SAFETY 10 lifs Of mother and ekiAf"
MRS. SAM HAMILTON, Montgomery Il'y' MO-
Sent by express, charges prepaid, on receipt Of
price 81 so per bottle Soldby all druggists. Book
10 Mothers mailed free.
BRADFIKLD REGULATOR Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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NONRESIDENT Notice.
CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE
Mach 3, 1893,

H. A. Brown, ct al, Complainant, VS.. J.
Il. Collect, ct al, Defendants.
1t appearing from affidavit filed in
this cause, that the Defendants J. II.
Collett, Eliza Collect, r. w. Burke, Jen-
ME Burke, James NJ. Pointer, w, B.
Rutherford, Virginia c. Rutherford and
Hugh l.. Spangler are nOn-residents of
the State of Tennessee.
Ii is therefore ordered that they enter
their appearance herein, before or within
the first three days of the next term of
the Chancery Court, to be held at Co
lumbia, on the first Monday in April
next, 1898, and plead, answer or
demur to COmplsinant's Bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to
them and set for hearing eX parte; and
that a copy of this order be published
for four consecutive weeks in the Co
lumbia Herald. JIG, DEXTER, ID. GAM.
Figuers Il Padgett, SOrr for COmprt.
march3-4t