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St. Landry democrat., 1893-05-13

care lOT, SLfOFe 10 tnelp Hill ny TAXING
upon herself lahors she was totally unfit
for; and she rapidly broke down between
the unusual physical strain and the con-
slant, anxious worry regarding Stephen.
All her husbands life dwindled down to
those damp, black acres or rich mud.
Maggie got to hate the name and shud-
der at the sight of Druid's Moss, and with
that touch of superstition always linger
ing in north-couutry minds, she half
feared it had bcwitched him; for he
worked there through long days, until he
came home too weary to speak to her or
even notice the children; while every
pound he could get was hopelessly sunk
in its treacherous depths.
1t was pitiful, too, to see the bare up
lands of the farm that were once white
with mountain-sheep; and the great
barns and byres nearly empty. that had
once been full of Normandy farm-h horses
and dewy-lipped Attorneys. But things
got worse and worse, ard in the middle
of dreary winter, just before the birth
of her third child. Uncle Joseph died.
Fifty pounds to defray his funeral ex-
penses was nearly all the money found;
but he left Maggie his house and furni-
ture, and with his last breath reminded
her of the old Bible.
You'll be needing it soon, Maggie
dear, | know; don't forget me when you
come to that day.
These were his last words, and Maggie
pondered them that evening as she sat,
silent, beside her sleeping children.
It was hard to sell the dear old home,
but Stephen would hear of nothing else:
so the doctors house went into the mar
ket; the quaint furniture was scattered
all over the Dale and the money went
into Druid's Moss.
It only put off the evil day, Squire
IhYaites abandoned his improvements;
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
MONEY!.

The Spartans had an iron coinage, no 9TH
er being allowed.
The gold coins of Great Britain contain
one-twelfth alloy
The United States silver cent piece was
first coined in 1851.
The English mint was established by
Athelstane about OPS.
The average life Of note of the Bank of
England is little less than 20 days Notes
are never reissued.
The currency Of the Argentine Republic
consists altogether of paper notes, ranging
In value from 1 cent up to 800.
The early English and French kings took
"moneyers" with them on their travels,
who coined money as it was needed
According to jacobs estimate, the Ro-
man empire in the time of Augustus pos
sessed es3s, OOO,o 600 of gold and silver.
According to the best estimates, Great
Britain has at present a1O2, OOO, 900 gold,
222, OO0, 600 silver, e30. 00o, 900 paper, total
OF e163, 100000.
In the fifteenth century the bishops and
monasteries of France, England and Ger
many did an extensive business in coming
money under royal sanction.
Madden says that in the British West In
dies, two centuries ago, pins, slices of bread
pinches of snuff, drains Of whisky, SOAP
cocoanuts, eggs and other common articles
wereall used as money.
Very large amounts of private gold coins
were formally minted in this country by
individuals. Reid of Georgia, the Becht-
lers of North Carolina, the Mormons in
Utah and several banking firms in Cali,
fornia all once did large business in this
line.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
LOST AND FOUND.
COL. PENN FOR THE VACANT JUDGE
SHIP.

EDITOR ROANOKE TIMES: Among the
numerous names mentioned as success
sor to the late Hugh L. Bond, Judge of
the United States circuit court, there is
not one from Southwest Virginia. 1t Is
true that the State of Virginia has pre-.
sented formidable array of names, but
all of them, SO far as now recalled, are
from points east OF the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
Why should we not present man for
this position when we have one the peer
of any whose name has been mentioned
and just now in the prime OF life? Col
Jno. L. Penn, whose varied and extern
sive practice, legal learning, judicial
acumen and high character are we'll
known and appreciated throughout tho
State, would fill the position with
dignity and credit to his mother State.
We present his name and trust his
friends will not be slow to bring him
prominently before the President as
one we'll qualified for the position and
urge his appointm 1t would be a
credit to our city and The State would
never have cause TO regret the confering
OF such an honor upon one worthy
citizen. Y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
November Musing.
Especial Correspondence

Especial correspondence
SUMMIT, N. j., Nov. This is the
month for walking about the country to
increase your appetite and reduce your
avoirdupois. 1t is also n good time to
sit under an old scranny persimmon
tree and muse on the bitter past and
dwell upon departed glories and blasted
hopes. There is pensive beauty lurk-
ing and lingering about the russell
wood, whose leaves are blown ever and
anon if not more frequently by fitful
gusts along the dusty way. 1t is asym-
pathetic pale gray day, and the mellow
moon has melted into wistful visit
fulness that fills the lover of nature
with languid joy. There are hints of
grief in the air, and PARKWAY pathos
fills the land with dreamy thinkful-
ness that ushers tender memories in the
sympathetic soul. How pleasant to
linger and lean on the shalSy snake
fence and watch the pumpkins that
glow in the deepening gloom among
the myriad stacks of corn? And then to
dream of pumpkin pie, while watching
the farmer pile these orange spheres on
the wagon, and then to hear the wind
while it whistles through the Berk-
shire piggies' bristles, are like song
most chaste and sweet on the joys of
sausage meat.
The pool is dark and silent, and no
lily futters on its breast Occasionally
a wild bird touches its surface as it
flashes across and breaks it into series
of wrinkles like unto those of an an
cient spinster's forehead. Across the
fields light glimmers in the distance,
and hear the yelp of dog in the cold,
clear air. He is welcoming some one
home, and know dinner is ready. So
along the russell way that in the gloom
wears the color of roast duck l will
HE me to my humble, virtuous dinner
table. l am. going to have fresh pork
and apple sauce tonight, and cannot
feel the ground beneath my feet. l
linger in an undreamed dream; the
landscape is love letter punctuated
with unkissed kisses. l am million
aire from my feet mp, and lie on bed
Of bands embroidered with roses while
the first star wrinkles in the blue, and
enter the house and get blast of the
savory brown pork right in the face.
r. K. MUNKITTRICK.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
LITERARY NOTES.

The TIMES has received from the
bancroft Company, of Chicago, compli-
mentary copy OF Literary Industries of
I'll. II. Bancroft, written by himself
The book is of especial interest to lit
erary inclined people as an example of
how one man has won more or less fame
and financial success in his chosen call
ing Mr.. Bancroft is the author of 1.-The
Book of the Fair"
The November number OF Blue and
Gray is not as fully illustrated as most
of it's predecessors, but. the subject mat.
ter Is quite up to the high standard of
this unique publication. The unknown
naval officer, Union Jack" continues
his serial, with Farragut on the Hart
ford" with description OF the prepare.
tions for the great battle below New
Orleans. The next instalment will be
a description OF that engagement. Gen
etal George f. BOLTON contributes an
article on Points Of Dispute regarding
Chickamauga," which will interest every
survivor OF that memorable battle.
Judge ID. Thew Wright tells of yery
romatic sequel to the great LOGON olive
raid, with thrilling description of that
episode.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19

so coy and homelike. l think more
men have fallen in love with the aprons
than the girls themselves, but of course
they have to propose to the girl to get
the apron. This season notice a num-
Der made of colored silks with full lace
ruff1es all around them and decorated
with velvet ribbon bows.
Basques are coming in again. One is
of diagonal serge, braided on the sleeves
and all up the front and around the
bottom. 1t hangs open in front two
inches. There is white fold down each
front nearly covered with twisted
braiding, all done in black soutache.
There is short point in the back. 1t
is quite dressy. Another style is a
coat basque of black whipcord. It is
cut away in front, over snug vest.
There are velvet faced lapels, and all
over the basque front and back is a
zigzag pattern in soutache, with small
silk covered buttons set on each point.
The vest front has collar of white vel
vet, and at the waist line there is lac
ing for five inches of silk braid, which
is tied in bows and loops and holds the
jacket closed. The all over braiding
is the distinctive feature.
OLIVE HARPER.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
STATIONS lNDIscRETIoN

Admiral Stanton may have made mar.
tyr OF himself in u good cause. and it will
be well not to deal too harshly with him
when he returns Baltimore American.
The punishment inflicted is severe, but it
is Indispensable that the navy should not
decide which side should be recognized in
civil war until the government at Wash
ington has acted.-Philadelphia Press.
The administration has acted with q
promptness and in a way deserving of the
fullest commentator in disowning the &C
ton Of the acting rear admiral in command
Of the American warships at Rio in salut-
Ing the flag of the rebel COMMUNICATIVE
AGA Herald
A more exasperating complication rarely
happens, for while Admiral Stanton's ac-
ton was a direct affront to the existing
government his recall will almost GER
tainly displease the insurgents. Which
ever side is victorious, therefore, will
doubtless have a grievance against the
United Statcs.-New York Herald.
When, in addition to his salute, the
American admiral still further showed his
friendliness for the revolutionists by pay
ing an official visit to and receiving an
official visit from their chief commander,
he was guilty of proceeding that can be
explained only on the theory that he was
suffering from temporary alteration of the
mind.-Brooklyn Eagle
The indiscretion of Admiral Stanton in
saluting tho feet in instruction against
the constituted authorities in Brazil was
grave act of discourtesy toward friendly
power. Tho prompt action taken by our
government in detaching the offending ad.
miral from his command was the only
course to be taken consistent with our at
titude of neutrality.-Philadelph Record
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
THE JEWEL CASkET.

Alexandria which is green by day and
red by night is a woman's stone
A pearl necklace instead of clasp is
made to cast in single loop diamond
with pearl beneath finishing the ends.
In time golf will be celebrated among the
decorative sports. A matchbox is n golf
caddie as he stands waiting on golf players
One of the prettiest novelties in enamel
is tiny globe shaped lamp hung from an
exquisite little standard of wrought iron.
The enamel is transparent, and the lamp
glows like jewel.
Golden comedian is heard much of.
Abroad it appears in everything from
matchboXes to brooches. 1t looks well as
the center of heart shaped brooches or
pendants, being, of course. inclosed in a
rim Of jewels to light it up.
An interesting back comb has a series of
conventional rays in gold marked with
Jewels ut intervals. These are intended to
suggest fruit bearing branches, for coiled
around the stem and swinging a curling
tail is jeweled serpent in the act Of biting
at diamond that he mistakes for an
apple.-Jewelers' Circular.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
FIN, FEATHER AND FUR.

Rats avoid house wherein guinea pig
Is permitted to roam at will.
The bird Of greatest endurance is the al
batross One has been known to follow q
ship for "a days without once being seen to
rest on the water.
The animal which most nearly resembles
plant is probably Hymenopus bicorius, an
insect found in India, which bears an ex-
traordinary likeness to the flower of an
orchid.
When an area of lower temperature, with
rain or snow, is approaching, the goldfish
remains near the surface Of the water.
while if clear, sunshiny weather is expect
ed they will almost always be found near
the center of the reservoir.
Giraffes have become very scarce since
the dervishes seized the basin of the upper
Nile. They were once to be bought for
about 500 each; now good giraffe would
fetch over $1,000 The Jardine d'Acclima-
tation at Paris recently refused to ssll three
very young ones for $4,000.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
Our First Town Meeting.

The planters of Dorchester, Mass,
long ago agreed that there shall be
10 men selected" to look into what
concerned the general welfare, and
that meeting was tho foundation of
the government Of the 1900 towns of
New England, of the "A states and Of
the constitution of the United States.
The use of the word selected" in that
agreement was the origin of the namo
"selectmen.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
THE SMALLPOX MATTER.
No New Developments and No Real Cause
For Alarm.

No New Developments and No Real Cause
For Alarm.
There are no new developments in the
smallpox matter. DR.. j. T. Strickland,
chairman Of the health committee of
Council, telegraphed yesterday to the
mayors of several towns in regard to
the smallpox. He received replies from
the mayor of Glade Spring, saying there
was no smallpox there Hon. I'll. c.
Preston, of Radford, said there was mono
OF the disease III his town. Tho people
of Saltville we're wired, but gave no
reply.
DR.. Bowyer, of Bedford, denies that
he made the assertion that there was o
case of smallpox in Bedford. The
representative of The TINES who wrote
tho article in question got his informa-
tion from several prominent doctors of
Roanoke, who stated that they had
conversed with DR.. Bowyer on tho sub
ject.
THE TIMES does not believe there is
any cause for alarm, but pending the
action of the City Council it be hooves
all good citizens of the city to be vac.
cinated
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19

match these, and they turn upward.
Some guipure collars are in deep points,
and others are made Of null laid in
puffs with thread lace insertions in be-
tween, finished at the bottom by fluted
frill of batiste. Several styles are made
almost as large as pelerines and quite
cover the shoulder and bust. They are
trimmed with lace, and punches of baby
ribbon fasten them ut tho throat. A
few ar8fnade of real lace and resemble
the Vandylye art collars seen III paint
ings. They are really elegant. but
costly. This style of collar is hundreds
of years old, but is novelty now, and
rarity, too, since SO few can afford it.
One dainty fancy, very much liked
for young Indies at home on semi-im-
portant functions is to have a Marie
Antoinette fichu, fastening at the sides,
under bows. These are made of black
tulle dotted net or white null or mus
lin, and they arc frilled all around.
The dress can be turned down q little
at the throat and the fchu crowned
over, giving quite festive appearance
to plain gown.
When sleeves are slightly behind the
PiSSSAS oIJ 40 VI 1uuCH 1T even.
they can be mado to look just right by
having frill of lace or of velvet
edged with fine beads sewed to an elastic
to slip on over each sleeve. 1t is
then brought up on the shoulder Just
above tho seam of the sleeve and deftly
fastened with n couple of pins. The
elastic will hold it i'll place. Thus these
are highly proper and stylish sleeves.
A pretty yoke shape of satin OF velvet
with laco and decorated with ribbons,
beads OF spangles is another "discrep-
ancy."
Aprons for high teas, for afternoons
and for kirIness are other bits of fem
inine adornment that are sure OF admit
ration in masculine eyes. L never knew
but one man that dislil1ed aprons, and
he is an artist. All others look at the
dainty creations and dimly wonder
what it is that makes the wearer look
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
DOMESTIC GEMS.
Diamonds In Virginia, Tourmnlines In
Maine and jet In Colorado and Texas.

Especial Correspondence
RICHMOND, Nov. 1t is commonly
believed that diamonds are not found in
North America, and this is practically
true, although several specimens of the
monarch of all gems have been picked
up within the boundaries of tho United
States. One of the most notable finds
of this sort was made some years ago at
Manchester, town near here, by a
laborer engaged in street grading. The
discovery caused much excitement in
this vicinity, but the mining of dia-
monds i'll Virginia has not yet become
an organized industry. The stone was
counted to be worth $4,000 before it
was cut. After it had passed through
the hands of the lapidary it weighed
over 10 karats and was gem of great
beauty.
About 90 different minerals have been
found in the United States that have
been used rs gems, 10 being found only
here. The mountains of Colorado are
especially rich in gems, many varieties,
including sapphires and garnets, being
found there. These stones are also
found in New Mexico and Arizona, the
annual output amounting to several
thousand dollars.
Between $50, 900 and $40, 1000 worth
of tourmalines have been taken from
Mount Mica, Maine, which is one of the
few places in the country where syste-
matte mining for gems is carried on.
The tourmaline is very beautiful stone,
possessing, according to certain super
stitious souls, weird qualities of sy1npa-
thy displayed i'll its varying shades. 1t
is considered lucky stone by its devo-
tees and was potent factor in the lives
of the characters figuring in that
strange story, My Tourmaline pub
lished in DR.. Hollands Scribner's
Monthly, several years ago, by writer
whose true name has never certainly
been known, but who wrote over the
pen name of Sake Holme." Tourma-
lines are also found at Stony Point. N
c., where hiddenite is profitably mined
Rock crystals are gathered in several
localities In the United States, the an
nual output being estimated Mt about
$40, 600. Much of this mineral cut in
the United States is sold under the
names of Lake George and "Cape
May diamonds. Singularly enough,
although frequently of quality suitable
for use in optical instruments and
spectacles, North American crystal is
not often employed for these purposes.
Our opticians import most of their crys-
tai lenses from Brazil. Agates occur in
widely separated regions in the United
States, but most of the agates of COM
merce come from Brazil and Uruguay
and are polished in Germany.
This does not hold good regarding
moss agates in great degree, but al
though many American moss agates find
their way to the jewelers. shops they are
mostly polished abroad. Jet occurs in
Colorado and Texas and is being util-
lied to some extent in the arts. Re-
naming American gems include the
sunstone and moonstone of Pennsyl-
vania and Virginia, the turquoise,
which is of eli klue when first taken
out, but turns TO green on exposure; the
bowdenite of Rhode Island and the
williamsite of Pennsylvania. The last
two named are often used as substitutes
for jade. PHILLIPS NELSON.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Bits OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
Streets by Times MISUNDERSTANDING
Political. Social and General Happen
Ing Yesterday.

Thirty-five nom bers of the Black
Crook" Company were registered at the
st. James Hotel yesterday.
Baptist Sunday-school in Northwest
Roanoke promptly at o'clock p. m.
Everybody is invited to attend.
mad dog was killed near Vinton
Friday. It ran at o colored man who
seized stick and hit it over the head
killing it instantly.
1.-The Ladies' Aid ESociety of the Bel
mont Methodist Church will give an en-
tertainment for the benefit Of the
church at an early date.
The colored school teachers held a
meeting yesterday at Vinton. A large
number of the teachers were present
and large quantity Of business was
transacted.
j. G. Wallace. Jr,. desires to correct
the statement published in regard to
testimony in the riot cases, that he saw
richardson leading the mob He did
not see Richardson at all that night.
The Teachers Peabody Reading Cir
Gle, which was to meet at Vinton yester.
day, was postponed on account of the
circulated rumor of the presence OF
smallpox. The next meeting will be
held In Roanoke not later than the
third Saturday in December.
Eighteen long-haired Blacksburg ca
diets passed through the city yesterday
en- route for Bedford, where they kicked
the pig skin with the Bedford boys yes.
terday. The cadets intimated to a
INES reporter that they would like to
tackle one of the Roanoke teams.
The series of revival meetings at the
Methodist Church in the West End,
which Is being conducted by Rev. j. H.
Bumbaugh assisted by Row. G. T. d.
Collins, is progressing finely. The at
tendance is good each evening and there
were last night three conversions and
five penitents.
j. w. Ferguson died at his home on
Back Creek, Roanoke county, November
IA at the age of 81 years, z months and
10 days. He was buried at Back Creek
Church by Rev. j. l.. Henderson, of the
Methodist Church, and leaves wife
and seven children. He was brother
OF Mrs. j. b. Ferguson, who lives at the
corner OF Park street and Fourth avenue
n. W. in this city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19

DETAILS THAT cHANeETHE GENERAL
EFFECT IN DRESS.

Things That Give Toilet Individuality.
A 1o0-year-old Novelty For
High Teas = Dnsques Arc Again In
Vogue-How They Are Made.
Especial Correspondence
New YORK, Nov. Il have an old
friend who must be near relation of
the late lamented Mrs. Darlington, and
she often surprises her friends by her
unfortunate misuse of words. Today
sho said to Inc in speaking of the fash
ions of the present day that she thought
the perfection of woman's toilet con-
sisted more in the discrepancies than in
the gowns. After considerable ques-
tioning, 1 discovered that she meant the
accessories, and quite agreed with her.
In thinking Of q woman's appearance
we are apt to take the general effect
and forget tho details, and yet the added
"sets" Of ribbon trimming, the lace
fichu, the neat linen collar and the
dainty apron have made the toilet COM
plete after its kind and given it an in
dividuality all its own.
Just now there are many things to
choose from. The linen collars arc
cut SO as to turn down from the top of
high collar and reach nearly to the
shoulders in deep Vandyke points, and
the linen is quadruple and stiffly starch
ed. Some of these have other peaks,
some fine, some arc severely stitched
and others have edgings of lace, gen.
orally guipure. There are cuffs to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
DR.. Hammers Lecture.

DR.. Hammers lecture last night on
1.-THE Elements of Success in Business
Life,'' at the National Business College,
was we'll attended and was very in.
structive and full OF good advice, and
everybody present seemed we'll satisfied
and expr essed their approval in hearty
manner. On next Saturday night DR..
Hammer will give the second part OF
the lecture, at the same time and place,
the subject being: causes of Failures
in Business Life"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
POLICE COURT.AFFAIRs.

T. f. Jamison and E. A. Pullman
we're recognized by Justice Turner yes
terday morning in the sum of 5000 to
appear before the January term of the
Hastings Court on the charge of selling
liquor without license.
William White, colored, was fined SIS
for fighting, and Bernard Lawson, also
colored, was fined $3.50 for similar Of
fence
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19

Colonel r. Bruce Ricketts, of Wilkes
barre is said to have sold $4,000 acres of
land in Sullivan and Pike counties, Pa, to
Boston syndicate. Soon after the war he
bought vast tracts of wild land there for
about 5000. This sale is said to make him
q millionaire