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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
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A company Of small boys, armed
with lath muskets and displaying
handkerchief banners, was recently
noticed marching toward a suburban
railway station from the open space
in front Of it. Their commander was
a shrewd-f faced lad, somewhat older
than the rest.
Mutiny had evidently begun in the
ranks, for as the youngsters drew
near the station-before which
train just then stopped-their cap
tain bringing them to sharp halt,
addressed them as follows:
''Say, fellers, some of you say you
want to take turns bein' cap'n. You
can't do it. I'm the only Teller to be
cap'n Of this company. Any one
says amt he can get out Say, can
any of you fellers make them cars
start when he wants ter? I can, I'm
boss of that train. Now you see!
Stand where you be, and you just
watch me-"
He moved several rods to the right
where between two cars, he could see
the conductor Of the train on the
station platform. From the rank
and file o. the ''soldiery" this official
could not be seen.
snow then," he shouted, "train
don't start till I wave my sword.
Watch and you'll see how it minds
me-"
His eye was on the conductor.
'.Hold still" he called, apparently
to the engineer mot yet-thers
hold on" la moment or two the
conductor gave the signal.
go it," and the would be captain
swung his sword it was section OF
a barrel stave-'go it," and appar,
emily at his command the obedient
train pulled off.
"Do you see that?" he cried,
"Who's cap'n of this comply now"
Then the hoodwinked company OF
boys trotted off submissively behind
the juvenile sharper who had thus
demonstrated his power to command,
and therefore his right to rule.
How many great discoveries" or
''originators Ut great movements"
can justly claim a better right to
their boasted titles than was due this
precocious little pretender.
when that boy grows up" said
the observer Of the scene che will
probably become one of the lazy, glib
tongued leaders in practical politics
that are so plenty in our great cities
Youths Companion.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
QUIET WAYS ARE BEST.

What's the use Of worrying,
OF hurryjng,
And scurrying,
Everybody hurrytug,
And breaking up their rest?
When everyone Ia teaching us,
Preaching and beseeching US.
To settle down and end the fuss,
For quiet ways arc best.
The rain that trickles down in showers
A blessing brings to thirsty flowers;
Sweet fragrance rom each trimming cup
The gentle zephers gather up.
There's ruin in the tempest's path;
There's ruin In voice OF wrath
And they alone are blest,
Who early learn to dominate
Themselves, their violence abate.
And prove by their serene estate
That quiet ways are best
Nothing gained by worrying.
BY hurrying
And scurrying.
With fretting and with fiurryIng
The temper's often lost
And in pursuit OF some small prize
We rush ahsad and are not wise.
And find tue unwonted exercise
A Ieurful price has cost.
'Tis better far to 10 II the throng
That do their duty right along,
Reluctant they to raise fuss
Or mike themselves ridiculous.
Calm and serene in heart and nerve
Their sti eng h is always in reserve,
And noblv stands each testl
And every dny and all about.
Ey scenes within and scenes without,
We can discern with neer doubt
That quiet ways are best.
Comlnercial-Gaz
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
Reduced Salaries Very Probable

Reduced Salaries Very Probable.
At the time of the strike of the
engineers on the elevated road in New
York, 1 had part in bringing the
representatives Of the engineers and,
the late Cyrus w. Field, a director in
the elevated company, to d meeting
that resulted in quick understand
ing between the conflicting interests
and an ending of the strike Mr..
Field was so pleased with the fair
cess OF the committee representing
the engineers with whom he had to
deal that he invited them at once to
dine with him at Delmonico's, an
invitation which their representa-
tives declined for them, fearing that it's
acceptance might be misunderstood.
Mr. Field, however. continued to
feel that he wished to extend some
social courtesy to the employees of the
when he was all-powerful in that
corporation, he issued formal invi.
tation to,employes to reception at
his house. To a large number the
the initials ''R. S. V. P" on the
lower corner of the invitations were
a great mystery, and, as the story
goes, the invited compared notes and
sought anlexplanation.o of them. At
last one fright young man announced
that he had discovered what they
meant, and he explained to. the
Others that ''R. S. V. p" stood for
'Reduced salaries very probable. -
William O. Mcdowell in Harper's
MapaZine
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29
Somewhat of a CURIOSITY.

kentucky elects but one Repub
lican member of Congress, Mr.. Will.
son, who lives up in the mountains
Mr.. Wilson said to Detroit Free
Press maA not long ago in a talk on
experiences: Zone night l was at a
hotel in Lexington talking with some
friends In the Office, and incidentally
1t was mentioned that l was a Re
publican and member of Congress
Later In the evening, when l was
about to retire, man with a dia.
mond In his shirt front and the gen.
eral air OF fakir OF some sort came
up and spoke to me-"
Excuse me, mister" he said,
''but did l understand that you wa.
Republican,"
"'Yes' >" said I curiously.
And a Kentucky Congressman?'
ayes"
".And air you white man?'"
That made me little hot, but ]
kept my temper and said I was.
What pay do you git?'"
"'tiye thousand dollars a year,"
"'That's about hundred a week,
amt it," he said, making a mental
calculation.
".About that"
"'Are you going to he busy this
SUMMER"
"'Well, not so busy but that ]
might undertake something else il
there was money in it,"
Come over here a minute" he
said moving off toward corner.
"'What is it?'" inquired, when
we had got away from everybody.
"1t's this" he said earnestly.
''1'm travelling with a circus as a
sidesh0w man and I want curiosity
for the southern circuit II you'll
come with me for the season I'll
plank down $50 a week and expenses
and you won't have a thing to do
but make little speech teilin' who
and what you air. and I'll agree to
get you back in time for Congress in
December. Is it go?'"
1.-THE man was in such dead earnest
that l couldn't resent the offer, but
l respectfully and firmly declined it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

WHEN man returns from the
Worlds Fair, he can't describe the
art gallery, but he can tell how much
he paid for his meals, and what he
had to eat.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

No MAN likes to hear a woman
braQ on some other man.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-29

engines in the yards and shops.
"When Stevenson discovered that
the train was beyond his control, he
started his engines whistle going
with the danger signal; the engineers
in town heard it and took it up;
switches were hastily thrown; fire
bells started ringing. and, with the
fire apparatus, almost the entire popu-
lation rushed through the streets.
''As the signals had started from
the railroad everyone, OF course, went
that way. and as we all lined up along
the high cliff overlooking the shops
and tracks. around the last bend
came the flying train. Like flash it
was abreast Of us and beyond, but a
seconds view disclosed Stevenson
grim as death at his post, with one
hand on the throttle and the other
pulling the whistlecord.
1.-THE train of twenty cars still
holds the record for five miles.
ION 1t went through the town.
The track was clear. and as the level
was reached it was finally brought to
a stand-still, and later on backed UP
into the local yard. Fourteen splint-
cred cars was the sum total OF the
wicked plot A large reward was Of
fered for the perpetrators. but they
were never apprehended. The com.
pany od1cials and press of the State
Landed Stevenson's nervy exhibition,
and l was the first to grasp his hand
and congratulate him upon his escape
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
FOR RENT.
VIRGINIA NOTES.

S. B. Gator & Co., dry goods dealers,
of Charlottesville, assigned yesterday
Mr.. r. c. Hall and Miss Bessie De
Butts were married at Melbourne, Lou.
doun county, on the 10th.
Peyton L. Thomas. formerly a citizen
OF Culpeper, died on Tuesday, tho 10Th
instant, at his residence in Charlottes.
vile, in the Goth year OF his age.
hir. Robert Hume Butcher, a promi
nent citizen Of Warren county, died at
his homo near Cedarville, in that county,
on the lith. He survived his wife but
five days.
The Warrenton Index says: An in
spection OF the reservoir by Sergeant
Shirley last Monday showed that recent
repairs were still faulty. There was
but five feet of water in tho reservoir,
an indication that one foot had been
lost.
DR.. Algie Epes, cousin OF Congress.
man James +. Epes, died from exposure
to 'he cold on Tuesday night while
riding from Crewe to Motto way Court
House. 1t is thought that his body be-
came b. numbed, causing him to fall
from his horse. His remains were found
in the road.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
GIVEN AN ICY BAPTISM.

Three Young Girls Immersed In Accord
nnce with the Dunleard5Rites.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 16.-With 4 bowling
wind beating about them and tho tom
perature near zero, congregation of
tho Dunkard Church, of Wood berry,
stood upon the banks of Jones' Falls yes.
terday while Elder Emmanuel BABYLON
baptised three little girls. of whom one
was IA and tho other two Is years Of age
The people on the bank were closely
mufiled up, and the skaters in the
neighborhood were rushing along az
fast as they could to keep warm; while
the little girls, each wearing a little
blue dress and lace cap, were being
immersed. There were three prayers
during each immersion, the victim
kneeling with tho waters up to her ears
while the praying was being done. and
upon its conclusion, being completely
dipped below the surface. The anguish
they suffered was depicted upon their
faces. but not one uttered sound or
showed the slightest hesitancy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
a Eat FEE FROM THE CARNEaIEs.
What Sort of Service Did DIR. Cooper Rem
der the COMPANY?

What Sort of Service Did DIR. Cooper Rem.
der the Company?
PITTsBURG. Pa, Jan. 16.-There ar
rived in the city last night William c.
Kaiss, coal dealer OF Baltimore. He
had with him a letter written by DR..
James Cooper. one of the witnesses for
the Carnegie Company, in which the
writer said he had received fee OF $500
from the Carnegie Company.
AS he performed no professional ser.
vices for the company the attorneys for
District Master Workman Dempsey saw
there Is no other conclusion but that tho
money was taken by him for services as
competent witness in the alleged
poisoning cases.
DR. Cooper will be put on the witness
stand the first thing in the morning and
an effort will be made to impeac6 his
testimony of last week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
OHIO EXTENSION EDITION.
Roanoke Times Enterprise.
m The Uluciicll ,Inurnrl

From the Dlnciicld journal
Tho Ohio Extension edition Of THE
ROANOKE TINES is on our table. The
edition comprises a sum no practically
of the Industrial development of this
section since 1882, with some special ref
erenccs to tho i'm oortant features of
tho great Ohio trunk line The various
towns along the lines OF the Norfolk and
Western receive due mention. 1t is q
big thing, and in the main, highly com.
mendablo. DIR. Parsons, the principal
artist in the spread" is ingenious, and
knows just where to place the paste.
Before concluding wo do wish to laud
the efforts Of the interchangeable doctor.
He has thoroughly demonstrated what
he Is, great worker and trenchant
writer
Honor to whom honor is due"
From tho faci!e pens of Harry M.
Smytho and Capt. ID. b. Baldwin spl en-
did articles appear on the relative ad-
vantages of the twin cities, Bluefleld
and Graham, which will appear in these
columns.
An elaborate historical sketch of Pc.
cahontas, covering nearly four columns.
written by ex- Mayor John w. Sbotts,
reflects great credit upon the city of
mines, as we'll as upon the resources of
the author. EARLY DAYS on the Ohio
extension, or a 'Furriner's' Reminis-
cence 8, "by John Sanborn is an interest
ing as we'll as amusing article A descrip.
tive and historical sketch of Graham, by
Mayor Richardson, gives duo proni
hence to that city as good place to
dwell. Electric mining, by Charles
Thomas, is an instructive paper.
In short, the special edition of TIE
TIMES is success.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
Progressive journal.

Our enterprising neighbors of THE
ROANOKE TIMES deserve more than
passing praise for their industrial odi
tion of that paper last week. TWAS called
the Ohio Extension Edition, but much
of interest in the paper related to places
and enterprises in our vicinity. AS a
rule the themes are we'll selected and
the articles timely and we'll writton.
The time has come whom the press Of
the State should look more closely after
the States industrial resources, and we
feel sure that in this view we are cor
daily in accord with the views which
actuate THE TINES Office. The pc plo
OF this section owe q great deal to this
progressive journal and to its active and
able special corresp ndent here, DR..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
a Comprehensive Description.

From the Carroll News, Union Bridge, Nd.
TIE RoAKOKE (Va.,) TIMES issued on
Christmas Monday l2-page extra with
the title "Ohio Extension Edition." It
contains comprehensive description of
the towns and resources of the territory
tributary to the Norfolk and Westerns
recently comp leted Ohio Extension,
which extends from Bluefield, near the
Flat Top coal district of Tazewell
county, Va, northwesterly to Columbus,
Ohio.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
A Credit to the Publishers.

From the Flat Top News
The special edition of THE ROANOKE
TINES gave an accurate and concise
portrayal of the rapid development and
wonderful resources of the Flat Top
coal region and the new world" that
has been opened up by the Ohio OK.
tension Of the Norfolk and Western rail
road. 1t will be great advertisements
to this region and is credit to its ener-
getic publishers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
Ohio Extension Edition.

From the Iron Belt.
The Ohio Extension Edition of THE
ROANOKE TINES, issued on Decemb er
9th, was valuable compendium of the
resources Of the country contiguous to
Ine Norfoik and Western railroad in the
Virginias The edition was admirably
prepared by DR.. e A. Parsons, who
possesses tho faculty Of learning all
there is to know, uttering in plain
English all he has learned, and stopping
when he has no more to tell
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
NATIONAL BUSINESS coLLEen

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE
~ Roanoke, Va.--The regular session
OF this popular institution, which har
been partially suspended during the
heated season, resumed yesterday, Sep
tember LIST, with full corps of instruc-
tors. Remember that over rs per cent.
OF the two hundrsd students who
entered tho school and completed their
course are to-day filing positions sue.
cessfuuy and most OF them in this
Magie City OF progress and enterprise.
Young man, come here and prepare for
business. Send for our new illustrated
college journal containing full informa-
ton. Address as above. 111v
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
Sundays Arrival stops IA Fight,

New ORLEANS, Jan. l6.-Tbirty. four
vicious rounds were fought Saturday
nightly j. LOwret and Ed Gree light
weights, be fore tho N"w Orleans Ath.
letic Club. II result d in draw, owing
to IN" fact thst Sunday had arrived aad
10 continue tAr con.oat would be- viola
ton Of the law
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
DIR. CLAKK's REMUNERATION.

He REFUSES to Submit to the General
Assemblv's Tyranny.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16-The Rev. Ed.
ward Clark. d. D., who has for tho past
twenty years been the pastor of tho
Church of the Puritans. to-day publicly
renounces his allegiance to Presbyter.
ian general assembly. "I cannot endure
the tyranny Of the general assemhly:"
Mr.. Clark said. cit cannot dictate what
shall think or believe. or rather 7 en-
not think and believe what NAV die.
tate. l am done with IT,"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17

DRUG AND PRESCRIPTION BUS
- mess for sale-A physician wishes
to sell his drug and prescription bust
ness at sacrifice for cash in a thriving
railroad town Of $500 Inhabitants. Pre-.
scrlptions will average fifteen a day.
reason for selling, want of timo to at
tend to 1T. A good chance for q young
man with small capital. Address BoX
No l, Crewe, Va. III eod AZ
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
A Magnificent Undertakine.

hrOm tic Atlanta COnstituti0n.
The Ohio Extension Edition OF THE
ROANOKE TINES has met with a splendid
reception, and has awakened widespread
interest. 1t was magnificent under.
taking and reflects great credit on THE
TINES
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

wv ANTED. MONEY GUAEAN.
w teed to purchaser promptly on
ioo shares Eastern Building and Loan
association stock, three to nine months
oid' In any size certificates; also, for
SAFE: ten shares Roanoke Building
Associate and Investment Companv
stock, 46 installments paid. $3.50. Adj.
dress Box 145, Roanoke. Va. lott.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
Popnlists Trying to Capture ar,zono

fHGNIX, Ariz Jan l6 --G.n. James
Is. Weaver opens tho Populist campaign
in this territory January is. Effort
arc being made by Popllists to control
tho next legislature in authorization NJ
Statehood and an election OF United
States senators. Weaver will he as
sisted by Gen. A. ]. S,reator. OF nj.
nnois. and later by Mrs Lease. OF
Kansas.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
Shows Great Enterprise.

From the Richards News.
The Ohio extension edition of THE
ROANOKE TIMES shows great enterprise
and IS most w. eful paper for parties
wishing information of the new country
opene up by the Ohio extension Of the
Norfolk and Western railroad.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17

ATTENTION is callrn 10 tho advertise.
ment OF rho sale Of the large and com
plete outfit OF cnnirac o's' material.
stone crush r, road machine, carts,
harness, horses and mules, plows, dun .
carts, otc, OF the late firm OF S1inker &
Sims,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17

Parsons. We regard him as one of tho
very sorightliest and most effective
newspaper workers we know, and, by
tho va, what a worker and hustler
he is?
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17

T OST-CERTIFICATE NO. 81 FOR
~ ten shares of the capital stock OF
Inc New Lansdowne Land Company,
GATED June 4, 1890. Same was endorsed
ioy me on the back; the company Is
hereby notified not to make transfer OF
same' II. Is. HUFF. IL 90 law pm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17

EOR ZONE FOURTEEN
hundred pound male, one horse.
cheap. Address +. TIAEs, office.
1 II fw.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
Z OST-DARK BROWN JERSEY cow.
- white spot in left flank and on
right hind leg, below flank. Reward
for return to 4o3 Church avenue W.
10 40 If
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rig Type. io nlnutes sideMresr's, 90, Jor
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FOR SALE.

E'OR SALE-25O, 600 A NO. / BRICK.
a See WHITRHURST &c SMITH.
306 Terry building. i'm
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srpnrrxsan. photographer, soi Jefferson
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-17

hand-panted MouchOr Cases, Csc. to $3.50.
umbrellas in all styles and at all pCes ST Is 70 S650
we are closing out great bargains in Goats and CIOaks
Ladies' CIOaks from S. TO $685.
MISSES and Chidens coats and cIoaks from $3.50 TO
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-27

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 20. = The
steamer Puritan, of Fall river line, had
lively test of speed with the l;ichard
Peck, OF the New Haven line to-day.
Captain Simmons. of the Puritan, was
beaten by ten minutes October 5 last
by the Peck from Stratford Shoals to
Sands Point. Captain Simmons sent
word to Captain Hardy, OF tho Pack.
that the Puritan would steam out OF
New York hurDor at $50 o'clock, the
starting time Of the Peck. and would
await the New Haven boat at Sands
| Point.
The Peck reached Sands Point at q
minutes to 5. For quarter of mile
the race was a pretty one. The Puritan
was slowly forging ahead, and after
10 miles had been traver5ed. pulled
away out OF sight OF the Peck. The
run is about so miles. and the Peck
was not in it. President Chaplin, of
tho New Haven Co., appeared to feel
satisfied with the result and showed
no disappointment. He said he would
issue challenge to the Puritan In a
short time and would wager 81, 900 or
the result.
The Richard Peck was built by the
ii. a. H. Company and Is considered
tho fastest boat on the Fall River
Line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-27
edition


This evening Encampment No. 81.
Union Veteran Legion, Will hold their
annual memorial service Mt the hall in
the Crosby 4 Hill building.
Tomorrow morning, Smyth Post
No. l, G. A.. r.. will attend divine SER
vice at st. Pauls NJ. Il. Church, and
DUPONT Post No. 2. will go to the West
Presbyterian Church. In the after
noon all the Posts Will attend the
Joint mem orlal services In the Grand
Opera House.
In the evening. Smyth, Grant ami
Sheridan Posts will visit Madeley M.
u. Church, South Wilmington. and
DUPONT Post will attend st. MichaePs
p. L. Church.
Monday afternoon Memorial services
OF a very interesting nature will be
held at No. public school. at which a
patriotic programme will be present.
ed. The Grafton will be delivered by
the Rev. A. N. Kelgwlp, ID D., OF West
Presbyterian Church. The parents
of the scholars are urged to be pres
ent.
On Tuesday morning the cemeteries
and burying grounds in and around
the city will be visited by delegations
from each Post, and tho cid soldiers
graves decorated with flowers. The
parade will take place In the afternoon,
when all the Posts except Grant and
Sheridan, will turn out.
In the evening the great war drama
Shiloh will be presented at the Opert
House, under the auspices OF Sheridan
Post.