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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Tho Season of Sl,un,s.

This is tho season of shams. Houses
are closing, but in how many of them
are there back rooms where the family
will live for the next two months and in
the fall tell of social triumphs at Bar
Harbor or Newport. Then again, small
boarding houses in remote country towns
will be filled to OVERLOOKING by those
forced to economize, who upon their re-
turn to town will tell of their stay in
largo and fashionable hotels, thinking
that their status depends upon making
others believe the fibs they tell. Why
can't every one be honest and come
right out with the truth: If You are not
going away, say SO, and if you are and
you cannot spend your time and your
dollars at big caravansary, don't be
ashamed to say that you cannot afford
to summer at IL So Il day hotel. You will
in the end be far more respected than if
you make up palpablc falsehoods that
deceive no one.-Philadelphia Times.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
The puzzIing Case of Ali Niur.

well, this stumps me" said Lawyer
G. w. Stapleton the other day as he con
cluded the reading of letter from ALI
Wing, Chinaman who is serving life
sentence i'll the Deer Lodge penitentiary.
All Wing wrote Mr.. Stapeton that he
was in for life, and wanted to know
what effect the Gcary law would have
upon him. The law provides that all
Cinnamon should register mt certain
time-May G. If they are not registered
at that time they shall be deportcd. All
Wing says the prison authorities would
not let him out to register, and he will
be perfectly satisfied to go back to China.
This is n condition which the trainers
of the law hardly looked for, and it is
likely the supreme court will be called
upon to settle the point. All Wing
killed three of his countrymen in Bea
vcrhead county three years ago.-Buttc
Inter Mountain.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Where STERLING" Came From.

Sterling signifies money from the le-
galized standard of coinage of Great
Britain. According to one theory the
term originated as follows: 1t is cor
ruption of Easterling-a person from
north Germany, on the continent Of
Europe, and therefore from the east in
geographical relation to England. The
Easterlings were ingenious artisans
who came to England in the reign Of
Henry III to refine the silver money, and
the coin they produced was called mon.
eta Easterlingorum-the money Of the
Easterlings.--New York Evening Sun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
low to Live if You wish to Live Lone

Aside from the very important and
controlling influence of Inheritance, Of
diet and of temperate habits, the points
TO be learned from the few statistical
data attainable are that longevity is pro-
moted by quiet, peaceful life in re-
tired and rural community, where there
is freedom from nervous strain and wor-
rying and excessively laborious toll. The
business man, with increasing cares and
responsibilities, the mill operative tot
ing hard to keep together the souls and
bodies of himself and his family, t .
politicians, the Woodworking profession |
men, are not the chief contributors to
the centenarian ranks. DR.. Holyoke in
deed became a centenarian, but his en-
ample has rarely been followed by his
professional INSTRUMENTATION Medical
and Surgical Journal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Dcla,varc's Finances

Little Delaware's state finances are in
q thoroughly thrifty condition, her as
sets exceeding her liabilities by nearly
100000. Her debt could he entirely
wiped out at once but for the fact that
some long term bonds cannot be advan-
taseously called in. The state many
years ago chartered several farmers
banks, all of which are now prosperous,
and in these the state has considerable
capital invested. The par value of the
states holdings in bank stock is Just
short of $390,000 and the market value
is trifie over $4,000. The state ex-
penses, not including school appropria-
tons, fall little short of 100000 per
year.-New York Sun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
The Russian Heir to NInrry.

The czarowitz. the heir of all the Rus
sias, is betrothed to the Princess Alice of
Hesse-Darmstadt, the youngest daughter
of tho Princess Alice of Great Britain
and granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
The young lady is just 81, and though
her father, who died last year, was not
much of q man her mother will be re-
membered as the princess who died from
diphtheria communicated by kissing her
sick child. When the eldest daughter
of this family was married, the queen
and tho Prince of Wales went over to
Germany to attend the wedding. The
festivities were magnificent. The Grand
Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt chose that
time to take refuge i'll distant corner
of his palace and contract 1norganatic
marriage with n Russian noblewoman.
The czarowitz is %, and he is the
young man who was nearly murdered
III Japan about year ago, owing his
life to the ready sword of his cousin,
George of Greece. Besides being heir 10
the throne of Russia, a prospective SUI
preme head of the great Greek orthodox
church, the czarowitz is colonel of a
great many regiments and belongs to
several military staffs. Nicholas Alex
androvitch he was christened. He is a
cousin of Marie of Edinburgh. who mar
ried Ferdinand of Roumania last Fcbru-
ary.-Exchange
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Same Old Crowd Every Yenr.

Onward and Upward" met might
Brings Out the Stars" Presently they
were joined by mil Desperandun, =
"Life's Mission" and Outward Bound. >
Each brushed the dust off his time worn
garments, loosened his creaking joints
by Il little active exercise and greeted
the other members of the party as old
familiar friends. Then they all marched
off together to the nearest female semi
nary, where they played star engage.
lncnts in the commencement exercises
and sat down to the banquet of the grad
uating class.-New York Herald.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
whccIwright lessons Floating snop

Alfred Besson, wheelwright, who
formerly had shop at 725 Washington
avenue North, has built, and now occu-
pies, boat i'll which he intends to float
down the Mississippi rs far as New Or
leans. The boat is 10 by 81 feet, double
decked and covered with canvas. It has
two apartments, one of which is neatly
papered, carpeted and furnished. This
room contains a folding bed, II bureau, a
center table, three chairs and pictures.
The larger room contains n workbench.
a turning lathe, Il chest of tools, a trunk,
n kitchen stove and numerous articles
used in the kitchen
The ship will set sail next week and
will probably not reach its destination
until late i'll the fall. Mr.. Besson will
ply his trade on the journey, stopping a
few days at each of the towns he comes
to. He expects to locate at New Orleans
if things are satisfactory, otherwise he
will 80 to Texas. He once made similar
trip down the Red River of the North
into Canada and knows what to expect
From Minneapolis to New Orleans by
air line is nearly / 800 miles, and the
Lord only knows how far it would be to
follow the river.-St. Paul Globe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

4 Rochester man has devised plan
by which a trolley street car can be
stopped almost instantaneously, or with
i'll space of three feet, while the car is
going at full speed. His device is oper-
ated by Il lever in the motorman's cab
1t is. generally speaking, steel shoe,
upon which the rear wheels of the car
ride, the under side of which is CORFU
gated so as to produce great friction
upon the rails of the track On the top
OF the shoe is an arrangement which, rs
soon as the wheel rises upon the shoe,
clamps the outer rim of the wheel and
at the same time grasps the inner edge
of the rail. The simple weight of the car
crowds down the shoe upon the rail and
ut the same time clamps together as in
wise, the wheel and the rail, and all
this by single movement on the part of
the motorman.-NewY York Telegram.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Rourt,, ofJu1y.

What time our patriot fathers spoke
Tho oath on freedoms altar sworn,
To wear no moro the tyrant's yoke,
This mighty nation then was born.
The thunder of that lofty vow,
To distant ages sounding loud,
Has shaken thrones, is shaking now
And shall yet shake till all are bowed.
Tho flag Of freedom, then unfurled,
Was hailed by millions from affair
The conquering standard Of tho world.
Sublime alike in peace and wari
Il proudly floats on every sea,
Is honored now on every shore;
1t whispers TO tn oppressed, "Be free"
And Endles hopes unknown before.
God of our fathers, since thy hands
In benediction stretched above,
Havo US advanced above all lands,
Knit us in amity and love.
Let not this brotherhood of states,
BY vital bonds made firmly one,
Be cverrent by hostile fatcs,
Or fratricidal rago undonc.
But emuious of things that make
Tho high example more complete
Teach nations how their chains to break
And scar sublimely to thy feet.
Boston Transcript.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
A Duel with Hanson Cabs.

There have been duels with pistols and
with broadswords and with pike slaves
and with stilettos and with tarantulas
and with bucl1ing bronchos, but it has
remained for Willie Wilde and the Mar
quis de Leuville to fight a duel with ham
som cabs and cab horses. This is the only
reasonable explanation of the lamenta-
bic incident upon the streets of London
Friday. These two men have been moro
or less intimate with well known wom-
an. One of them, in fact, has been her
husband for q few months. Their re-
lations to each other became SO strained
that honor demanded that blood should
be shed. So the duel was arranged. To
avoid police interference hanson cabs
were selected, and each man was to ride
In the cab selected by the other.
The marquis entered Willie's cab, and
so wisely had the kinsman of the sun
flower prophet chosen that his rival was
soon thrown to the pavement. Tho
stones broke the bridge of his nose, and
the horse kicked him in the side and
broke one of his ribs. Willie escaped I'M
harmed. This incident illustrates again
the ingenuity of the English. Duels in
France never end except with the best
feeling on both sides. There is no desire
to hurt any one. If we must have duels.
let us follow the example of the Pari-
SLAMS. The hanson cab is too dangerous
and cratic weapon to be handled care
lessly.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
a Mistaken Trip.

During the recent slump in all the in
dustrial stocks two young statesmen of
Boston wero talking of the enormous
shrinkages. One of them had made
some money in buying and selling the
stock of the sugar company, and he said
to the friend, Buy sugar; it is cheap
and think you'll make some money on
it." Acting on his advice, his friend
purchased several dozen barrels of
sugar and is holding it for rise.-Shoc
and Leather Reporter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
The Farmer Was rorCetfuI.

The Berwick man who took several
thousand dollars from the bank, put it
in his vest pocket, and then lost the gar
ment was convinced that the banks are
yet the best places to keep money. He
thought some tramp had stolen the vest,
but when later he found vest and money
in grain box where he had foolishly
laid it he became more than ever con-
vinced Of the security which the Maine
banks afford.-Augusta (Me.) Journal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
How "summer Colds. Aro co,,,,,,,

ut is the sudden chilling which makes
persons take cold" says physician
and when the temperature Of the body
is high, as in summer, the chances to
bring it down with rush arc many
times increased" Which probably ac-
counts for the often remarked upon prev
alence of Summer colds"-maladies
which are, obviously for the same rea-
sons which produce them, proverbially
obstinate.-New York Times.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
The Political Chameleon.

When the chameleon had to explain
his changes of color, it is recorded that
"Then first the creature found q tongue. "
The political chameleon differs from the
natural one. He is all tongue, and he
uses it, while exhibiting i'll succession
all the hues of the rainbow, to provo
that he has never changed his color at
all.-London Saturday Review.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
CITY DIRECTORY.
ofthe Principal Business Houses
of Roanoke, Va.

The following is published daily for
the benefit Of strangers and the public
generally. 1t includes all trades and
professions and cannot fail to prove of
interest to all who intend transactinp
business in Roanoke:
PLUMBING.
ROANOKE hsSx SANITARY PLUMBING COM
BOOTS. SHOES, TRUNKS, ETC.
BoWDRE SHOE CO., ITO Soath Jefferson st.
FURNITURE, CARPETS. ETC.
Ell Z; II. s STEWART ! y: FURNITURE CO.
VIM. +. BAKER CARPET co.
REAL ESTATE.
J. F. wINGFIELD.
j. S. GROVES ~ co.
BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.
F.J. AMwEG, Terry Building
ARCHITECTS.
cHAS. C..wILsoN, Commercial Bank Building
GROCERs.
&. X. WEtTZ, Commerce Street,
DRY GOODS.
HEIR0NIMUS y BRUGH, Commerce Street.
ROSENBAUM BROS, Salem Avcnnc.
cLorHIERs AND GENTS FURNIsHERs
K. Il s., Salem Avenue
DUGGAN ~ SAUTEk, Jefferson Street.
PIANOS s. ORGANS.
HOBBIEiMUSIC co.
HOTELS.
HOTEL LEE, EUROPEAN, Commerce Street.
HOTEL ALEXANDRIA, Chicago
STONE PRINTING CO., Opposite Hotel Roa-
noke.
ROOFING AND METAL CORNICES.
ROANOKE ROOFING AND METAL CORNICE
COMPANY.
IRON WORKS.
CUSIIMAN IRON COMPANY
MARBLE WORKS
JARRETT ~ BROWN, Camp ell Avenue.
DRUGGISTS.
MASS1E & MARTIN, Commerce Street
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Lightning and Rain.

1t is popularity supposed that the sud-
den downpour which usually follows a
bright fash Of lightning is in some way
caused by the fash. Metcorologists have
proven that this is not the case and
that, exactly to the contrary, it is not
only possible but highly probable that
the sudden increased precipitation is the
real cause Of the hash.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Why the Duke Sold His Estate,

The Duke Of Westminster, who has
scandalized the English aristocracy by
selling Cliveden, his ancestral estate in
Berks, to Mr.. Astor, excuses himself by
saying that he has family of 10 children
to provide for. The sale adds $50, 900 a
year to the dukes income.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
An Odd Insurance Policy,

Last year firm in the illumination
line were heavy losers through the death
of the Duke of Clarence, as they had
made very extensive preparations for the
celebration of his marriage. In order to
guard against any repetition of their
loss the firm has just made an insurance
at Lloyd's against the marriage Of the
Duke of York." the premium paid being
at the rate of 8 per cent.-London Let
ter
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
why Fogp Is Puzzled.

"There are two things" remarked
Fogg in contemplative mood, "that l
don't understand. One of these is how
the World got along before came into
it and the other how 1t Is going to get
along after have left t."--Exchange,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

A gentleman in Tacoma not long ago
gave dinner to % people, the dining
room being the interior of the trunk of
q tree On his estate.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
Times uuvs CHANGED

Mrs. Smythe-Before we were married
you didn't use to groan the moment
sat on your knee.
Smythe-I know it, my dear but you
didn't use to stick millinery bill under
my nose then. either-Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

Remember that proper cultivation and
use of the voice not only add to its beau
ty, but prevent it from becoming pre-
maturely old, worn and cracked.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

New Zealand cheese is becoming q
considerable competitor of the American
product in Great Britain. A single ship
ment of $50 tons was landed in London
in perfect order few weeks ago.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12
A "pon,t" For snmmar.

Don't" says q writer in tho Boston
Traveller, and 1t is good "don't" to
listen to, "have big Chinese porcelain
jar on O voranda only four times as big
as the Width Of tho lar"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

Perspiration Of the feet is sign OF
good circulation, but perception of it is
q sign OF vulgarity. Neatness is sure
care.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

While Eyraud was being prepared for
the guillotine he said: Don't bother me
about religion. Tell my wife and daugh-
ter to do the best they can. That is all
wish to say"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

The letters in the various alphabets of
the world vary from 12 to 2O2 in num-
Der. The Sandwich Islanders alphabet
has the first named number, the Tar
tartan the last.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-09-12

The largest cut stones in the world are
in the Temple of the Sun at Baalbec.
Many are more than 90 feet long, 90 feet
broad and OF unknown depth.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-04-01

the commercial department of the
NOtre Dame Business College, and is
a graduate of Michigan State Normal
School He served as Superintendent
of Schools in Michigan for over ten
years. Mr.. Baker is an educated and
polished gentleman, and throughout
his career he has been a hard-work-
ing and consistent Republican, and
his counsel and advice is considered
invaluable by the leaders of his party.
In conversation with a reporter for
THE EAGLE yesterday, Hon. Albert
Maher, of Hyde Park, said:
@Mr. Symons and Mr. Baker will
both be reelected to their respective
offices of Assessor and Collector of
Hyde Park, as it won't pay to swap
horses in this case, for their re-elec-
ton means the same, fair, honest
and just treatment of all taxpayers
that has characterized all dealings
with the general public in the past"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-04-01

working and consistent Democrat,
and he has contributed literally Of
his time and money for the Demo
cratic party His influence has al
ways been thrown on the side of
honesty and decency.
Mr. Mcdonald is we'll liked and
best of all by those who know him
best The warmth with which his
candidacy has been welcomed by
Tenth Ward citizens without dis
tinction of party has been noticeable
the present week. This goes to prove
that Mr.. Mcdonald will command the
suffrages of the people of the Tenth
Ward. Mr.. McDonald's election
means impartial, fair, honest and
just treatment to all taxpayers. AS
a member of the Council Mr.. Melon
aid will conserve the best interests of
his Tenth Ward constituents by
caring for their interests on business
principles, and according to such
methods as would be expected of a
man of extraordinary ability and I'M
swerving integrity.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-04-01
A MODEL COLLECTOR.

The south Town Incumbent Deserves APP
probation and VIII Undoubtedly BE Re-
elected.
1t is generally conceded that S. g..
Miller, The regular Democratic nom
inee, has well earned his nomination.
and that he will be elected by a hand
some majority at the ensuing cleo
ton is foregone conclusion.
Mr.. Miller has served as Collector
most creditably and honorably; in
fact, he has made one OF the best
Collectors the South Town and City
OF Chicago has ever had. For many
years he has been successful and
prominent business man and has
brought into the management of his
Official duties rare sagacity and bust
ness tact, which have been calculated
TO benefit the tax-paying citizens and
the South Town.
Some dsreputable tricksters have
endeavored to create the impression
that Dan Cookery and his friends are
opposed to Mr.. Miller. This is cam
paign lie manufactured out Of whole
cloth. Mr.. Cookery is giving Mr.. Mil
her hearty and strong support.
The following letter is self-explan-
atory;
CHICAGO March 20, 1898.
&. George Miller, South ! own Collector;
DEAR SIR-There must be in your
hands at least $780, coo belonging to
the city of Chicago, after deducting the
800, 600 paid into the city treasury
on Saturday. The monthly pay-rolls
and other obligations Of the city are
now due and there is no money in the
treasury to pay them, and | must
thereto ask you to comply with my
request of the 18th inst, so that |
can meet the imperative demands of
The creditors Of the city desire to
bear testimony to the prompt manner
in which you have complied with my
request heretofore, as you have paid
more money into the city treasury up
TO this time than any Of your prede-
cessors. | hope that you will keep
II
City Comptroller.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-04-01

ond term. Chas. 5. Baker, the Re-
publican candidate for Collector Of
Hyde Park. is at the head Of the
firm Of Chas, ;. Baker X Co.. manu-
featuring pharmacists and chemists
at Grand Crossing.
Mr. Baker was formerly connected
with the firm Of Chapman, Greene y
CO.. OF Chicago lie has acceptably
filed the position Of Village Trea'-
urcr, member Of the School Board
and for the past year has nllcd Che
position fof which be has again been
nominated The collection OF taxes
made by hlm during the past year
shows an amount equal O. chat made
hy bis predecessor aud at I'd saving io
eos laN. palen lu The ezIensetof hH
Once ul ntef a tHa
Nt tlae Hat sass th0 Nshi "A
ilf n Nfa NHk sfatH Inlfif ls
ir.a an H gtsat N.h Hh.H
ha n.sait taa aHHh fn 5000
na lt f'ft m
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-04-01

Mr.. Miller has collected $500, 900
more than any other collector, thus
saving ? per cent. for South Town
expenses. From Marshall Field he
obtained $4,000 on his real estate
holdings This splendid work speaks
for itself
CLEAN, CREpITAnLE CAREER
s. a. Miller, the Democratic nomi-
nee Tor Collector, Is raIlying around
his candidacy an the better elements
Of the various political parties ln the
South Town. During his iucumhcncy
OF the Collectorshlp Mf Miller has
rolleciod che magnificent total of
seliNoon mote than has Docu
tunel n hf hogh lhf Nulih and
West r0eH Collectors
Mr Nnlef hes maintained ln lh,
maule meat al ~ aHea. patmu
tne Hme e'eal ass HAH nl W
mAlN tAHMsE HHiH mHI. NH
mawNNlN0 M H a N.N.N
twi #NilAa.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-04-01

SAYS the Toronto Evening Star:
If the Emerald Isle obtains legis-
lature of its very own, will cute old
Uncle Sam scheme for annexation to
his own big land the rich boys, pota-
to patches and shillaleh groves that
lie at highlands west door? The old
gentleman whose headquarters are
at the pretty city on the Potomac is
always wide-awake for his own adj
yancement, and in these days he
seems DESTROYS of securing territory
abroad. He appears disposed to
abandon the old policy; he has his
eye on the fertile islands of the Pa
ciflc. Why should he not want a
foothold in the Atlantic, off the coast
of Europe? People of the United
States have given money to Ireland
to aid in the agitation for home rule,
and it is just possible that some day
in the future long-headed Yankee
will ask why Ireland should not be a
part of the land Of the screaming
eagle.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-04-01

There is not within the confines Of
the South Town a single merchant
or manufacturer who has not been
given ample time to pay his personal
property tax when solicited to do So,
and, while all have been treated
with uniform courtesy, all have been
compelled to pay the full taxes the
law requires from the taX-paying cit
liens. There has been no favoritism
in the administration of his duties,
no plrtiality for one citizen as against
the other. Can any prudent mer-
chant in the South Town in view of
these indisputable facts fail to vote
for Mr.. Miller for Collector? We
think not.
THE EAGLE unreservedly indorses
now, as it has heretofore, the candi-
dacy of Mr.. Miller, and predicts his
election by an increased popular ma
jority.