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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
SOME FAMOUS
One Tint Was Served la ,'ic nuL Passed
rs "a Tal!sin, Cat

ono That Was Served la II iic and Passed
rs II Tal!in, Cat.
Ono of tho NEST celebrated of little
men was Jeffrey Hudson. who figures
in Sir Walter SCOTS ''Pevcril of tho
Peak" His history has been so often
written as to bear but brief mention.
A whimsical mite was he, presented by
the Duchess of Buckingham to Queen
henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles l,
served up i'll cold pie, and many werc
the pranks i'll which he took a part.
For instance, there was the party of tat
tie baskets, as they were vulgarly term
ed, sitting down to enjoy the cup that
cheers and dish of gossip ut the Same
time, while Butterkin, tho cat, sat
grayoly by.
The meal over, one guest offered puss
q bit of cheese, and was almost paralvzed
to have that animal speak up and say,
"Butterkin can help himself when he
is hungry, and then make off down
stairs, leaving the old crones with up
lifted hands, in wild confusion, shout
ing mt their hostess, "A witch, a witch,
with her talking cat"' while it might
have gone very hard with the poor
woman had it not soon been found that
wag, for Il joke, had killed and naycd
her pet grimalkin and dressed wee JEFF
frey in its skin.
When knighted by tho king, Hudson
assumed many high and mighty airs,
although he was the butt as we'll as the
amusement of the court; was once al
most drowned in basin of water, and
al a.
but for shrub that saved him. But
Lord Minimus (as he was dubbcd) real
lyh had his doughty adventures; was sent
on diplomatic missions; fell into the
hands of Il Turkish pirate, who carried
him off Il prisoner TO Barbary, and final
ly distinguished himself by shooting Il
Mr.. Crofts iii Il duel. that gentleman
having ut first come to answer the small
mans challenge armed only with Il syr-
ingc filled with water.
n contemporary of Jeffrey was Rich
ard Gibson, al artistic lilliputian, who
studied under Sir Peter Lely, painted
very crcditablc historical pieces and
miniature portraits and Taught draw
ing to the royal Princcsscs Mary and
Elizabeth, who We're aftcrward queens
of England. He was appointed in his
youth page of the back stairs, and was
married to Anne Shepherd, another
court dwarf exactly his own height.
having Il most brilliant wedding. King
Charles giving away the bride. while
the queen presented her with diamond
ring, and Edmund Waller. the poet tc
their majestics, composed poem OH Tho
event. This diminutivc pair, : feet c
inches high passed Il long and happy
life together, and had nine children. five
of whom grew to maturity and were
full ordinary size. Harpcrs Young
PeOple
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
What 1t WINS.

A good story of the danger of phonetic
spelling is told by an Australian paper A
Scandinavian named Ole BaumgartZ, who
is established in Australia as "a schoolmas-
ter, was astonished and outraged one day
by the receipt of the following missive.
Old Boom CUTS, is queer:
Cur, ass, you ar man of no legs, wish TO
inter my bowie in your SKULL
A conference was held, and the writer, n
newcomer, was visited by n body of inhab
itants and asked Indignantly to read his
letter aloud, and say what he meant by it,
He read:
Ole Baumgartz, Esq:
SIR-As you are II man of knowledge, I wish
to enter my boy in your school.
New York Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
NO SALE.
His EIoquence, Alas. Fell on UnresponsIve


His EIoquence, Alas. Fell on Unresponsivs
Ears.
II will detain you only q few minutes. {"
said the nnan in the rusty suit of black.
who had succeeded in slipping through the
barricade of sentinels that protected tho
great man from the unhallowcd intrusion
OF the common herd You are the presi.
dent Of the ", Y. and H. railway. are Won
not?"
II am, sir" sharply answered the man Mt
the desk. What do you want here, sir,
Who are your"
II nm the inventor, sir, of device for the
prevention of train rob''-
Billings" called out the official, "show
this mani
II beg of you to grant me five minutes of
your time" interposcd the caller, talking
very rapidly and opening small valisc ms
he spoke. I'm the name of tho 1925 Der
sons who have been held up by train rob-
bers in the last five years in this country,
according to figures that can he verified by
official statistics" he continued, producing
design traced in white on blue paper and
Spreading 1t out before the great man, az
ask for hearing that will enable me to
explain an invention whose inception and
perfecting have occupied my time to the
exclusion of everything else since May,
1892"
He laid n card on the table containing
this inscription:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Curious Specimens.

This curious specimen of photography
was displayed on house in street in
Marylebone: THE Mangelling Traid re-
moved hear from the Strete round the
Cornir. Threhapense Duzzen. N. b.
Now Milk and Creme Sould Hear.
Warentidd Fresh and not Stall eyry
Mornin."
A dealer in ice thus attracted public
attention to his cold commodity:
Ice Iccl Ice!
II you want ii pure and NJ
And ut n reasonable pr
Follow no dev }ice
But send TO mo in q tr
At my of
Chambers Journal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Lady Carlisle Afflicted.

1t is matter of sincere regret that
Lady Carlisle should have joined her
friend and coworker in tho cause of
temperance reform, Miss Frances Will
lard, i'll at least semi-invalidism. The
former is now suffering from an affec-
ton of the heart, aggravated by over
work and physical strain, and has been
Peremptorily ordered an indefinite rest.
Exchange.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
What Did She Mean?

Miss Softly (who has been attending a
course of lectures)-Oh, professor, saw
such funny old fossil In the museum to-
day thought of you at once.
Professor Plioscene, the eminent geolo-
Gist, does not know whether to feel fat
tered or not.-Vogue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Another Victim of the Grip.

George w. Coponhaver, carpenter
by trade, died Tuesday night at his
residence, ga Ninth avenue 8. W., of
bowel trouble. He was so years of age
and leaves wife and several children.
Inc remains were taken last night to
Berryville for interment.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Entertainment at Christ Church,

The Sunday-school of Christ Episco-
pal Church gave their Christmas enter.
tainment last night, and worry large
crowd was present. An entertaining
programme was nicely rendered by the
children, after which presents from
the Christmas tree were distributed to
the scholars.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Notice.

ALI. parties indebted to the late firm
of Kaplan &c Schiller, or better known
as * & s., must come forward and pay
their accounts or make satisfactory ar
rsngements with tho trustee. All
accounts not settled by the first OF the
year will be put in an attorneys hands
for collection. d. GRINBERG, trustee
for X. &c S.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Tho Mask and Civic BAH.

The tickets for the "Lenox" grand
mask and civic ball, to be hold at
Armory Hall New Years evening, Jan.
uary J, 1894, arc selling very rapidly,
and as only limited number will be
sold, tho holders OF invitations must Sc
cure them at once. The Same can be
secured at The following places: Ponce
do Leon Hotel, j. j. Catogni, III. c.
Harness drug store, Johnson e johnson,
druggists; Massie Il Martin, Chas. Lyle
IL Co, d. Sommers, shoe store. The
music will be furnished by the Roanoke
Machine Works Orchestra, and cornet
solos will be rendered during the inter
mission No expense has been spared
to mako the affair elaborate, as well as
enjoyable to all who attend
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ tho annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Roanoke Development
Company will BIO held at the office Of
the com pany, in tho city OF Roanoke,
Virginia, Wednesday, January "a, A. ID.
1894, at IL o'clock M. BY order OF the
board OF directors. LAWRENCE R.
SOLLENBERGER Secretary. 1921 I'd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

NOTICE.-THERE WILL BE A
i meeting OF the stockholders OF the
Lake and Driving Park Association Of
Roanoke, Va, Thursday, January 4,
1894, in Room col, Terry Building, at
O'Clock, p. M, for transaction OF
such business as may be brought before
the meeting. BY order of the president.
GEO. c. McCAHAN, Secretary.
1874 got
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Worth tho Money.

Cobble-My chimney fell this morning at
O'Clock
Stone-You don't tell mel Did 1t do
much damage?
Cobble-Oh, suppose 1t will cost me q
hundred. but don't mind that.
Stone-Don't mind It'll Why noti
Sobble Goyfully) Why, old fellow, It
woke up our servant girl!-Truth
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Charitable Young Ladies'.

Charitable Young Ladies.
The Christmas tree, at the Virginia
College For Young Ladies, for the bon
eft OF the poor, on Tuesday night, was
very pleasant affair. The Street
Railway Company donated the car and
forty five children from the CITY at
tended. The young ladies OF the COL
lege made liberal contributions. and in
stead of bringing presents for their
friends, very literally donated it to tn .
suffering poor, and the hearts of the
forty-ive children were made glad by
the liberality and charity of the young
lady students.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Captain Vaughan Again with Us.

Capt. M. p. Vaughan, formerly super
indent OF the Street Railway Company,
now manager of railway being con
structed in Lynchburg, is in the city
looking after the interests of the street
car system in the absence of Manager
Carr, who is in North Carolina on bust
ness.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
A Bright Girl.

A traveller arrived at a hotel and asked
tor some hot water. On getting up the
next morning he repeated his request.
"Why. Sir" replied the chambermaid,
81 took you up a whole jug full last night.
There must be some left. Petit Parisien.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Robert MI. Kidd Dead.

Robert M. Kidd Died yesterday morn
ing at 1870 o'clock at the residence of
his son-in-law, R. B Davis, s11 Camp
bell avenue. Mr.. Kidd was in the 45th
year of his age and lost his wife Tues
day week ago who died at Buchanan.
The remains will be taken to-day to
bedford City for interment.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Judge Brands Residence Entered

The residence Of A. J. Brand, at 1919
South Jefferson street, was broken into
by thieves Tuesday night. The Judge
and his son, hearing the intruders,
armed themselves with pistols and went
down stairs. The thieves, hearing
them coming, made good their escane
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Getting Ready.

And now the fond and loving wife
Is thinking day by day
or Christmas gifts for her uege lord
For which he'll have to pay.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

The Presbyterian Sunday. school, of
Vinton. will hold tea party and enter
tainment Tomorrow night at the resi-
dence OF Giles Gum. The exercises
will consist of music and recitations
and good time is expected by all who
attend
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Philosophy.

"Doan put yer min too much on outward
decorations" said Uncle Eben. Hit am
bettah ter hab er cabbage undah yoh wais'-
coat dan er chrysanthemum In yer button
hole. Washington Star.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
In q BAD Elk,

His Sister-It is true that Helen Gc!dust
has money, but she is so exacting. II you
were to marry her, you would have to give
up smoking and drinking.
Her Brother-If don't marry her, shRll
have to give up eating as well.-Vogue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Walter Smith Laid to Rest

Sam Oakley returned yesterday IN orn.
ing from Lithia, where he conducted
the burial OF Walter Smith, the brake
man who was killed Tuesday morning
by falling off freight train into a
ravine, distance of ninety feet
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
The Tough Turkey.

I'm old and tough" the turkey sighed,
"One joyous thought now greets me-
Ills Of the trouble ] can give
To any one that eats me-"
Warrington Star.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
But It's Usual.

How deeply she doth mourn her lot,
How sadly she's bcreft,
When she drops Il nickel in the slot,
And instead of gum gets leftl
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
philanthropy.

why did you give that waiter 80 large q
feef The meal was bad and the service
execrable"
II know it. ! wanted to enable the poor
fellow to go somewhere else for his own
heon."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
They Asked Not to STAY.

Paula-Plain as am, whenever enter
street car ut least half dozen men ris
from their seats
Maud-Yes, and get right oif!-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Preparing for the Public 1nstallation

The memb ers Of the Southwest Coun-
Gil, Junior Order United American Me
chanics, will meet in their lodge room
tonight to practice for the public in
stallation OF officers which will take
pace on New Years evening.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Mrs. vaiden's Funeral.

Il. A. Walden returned yesterday
morning from Louisa county, where he
attended the burial of his mother on
Tuesday morning. Had Mrs. Walden
lived another day she would have been
60 years of age.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Colonel HoGe Again In Harness.

Col. John Hampton Hoge, United
States consul to Annoy, China, is attend.
ing Montgomery county court at Chris
tiansburg
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
just So.

Clocks have faces and hands," he was
saying. snow, why don't they have eyes
and sect"
''They do" she said in hollow whisper
Haven't you heard of the old clock on the
straightforward Free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Good Advice

HRS. Witherby-I am going to open an
account In dry goods store today.
Witherby-Do they know your
Mrs. Witherby-No.
Witherby-T wear your sealskin.-
Cloak Review.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

EOUND-BUNCH OF KEYS IN
- front of Academy OF Music. One
key is to Roanoke Social Club. Owner
can have same by paying the cost of
this advertisement. Apply at this
office. 10 22t TT
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Stolen Brass Recovered.

Officer j. A. Vest, of the Norfolk and
Western police, did very fine piece of
detective work yesterday and succeeded
in locating valuable lot of brass, which
had been stolen from the company
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

Miss Carrie j. Maxwell, ono OF the
teachers in tho Fifth ward school, died
yesterday morning at &c o'clock with
the grip Her remains viii. be taken
to Sumter, S. c, for interment
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
The Meeting Postponed.

The Friendships Fire Company met
last night to elect officers for the coming
year, but as number OF the members
had to go away, the meeting adjourned
to meet again Tomorrow night at 100
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Observation-Disclosures.

James H. Bramlett, of Greenville,
5. c. and Miss Eliza j.. Lavender, of
city, were united in marriage yesterday
morning at tho Lutheran parsonage by
Rev. O. c Miller.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Church vandal at Work.

Tuesday night, about o'clock, Phil
man Hines, member of the United
brethren Church, which is situated on
the corner OF Franklin road and Seventh
avenue, entered tho church for the pur-
pose of lighting it up for the trustees
meeting to be held that evening. Upon
going in he found the church full OF gas
and he was nearly suffocated before he
was able to open a window and get
some fresh air. Upon investigation it
was found that some miscreant had en-
tered the church through a window and
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Unable to Reach a Verdict.

Argument was concluded in tho case
OF the Anheuser- Brewing Com
pany vs. Nicholas e Woodward yester-
day morning, and the jury retired to it's
room. They were unable to agree by
dinner time and were sent back.
Shortly after six they returned and
stated that they were still unable to
agree, and Judge Woods then dis
charged them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
FROM ALL AROUND The CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Bits of Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
Streets by Times Reporters-Points
Political. Social and General Happen
Ing Yesterday.

Will Elect New Officers.
The Vigilant Fire Company will meet
TO- morrow night at 7:30 for the purpose
OF electing now officers
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.
Il communicating and otherwise, at
23 TIN ave. S. W., near Jefferson st. | IL tt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

n MORGAN, THE SHOEMAKER,
~ makes and repairs all kinds OF
poots and shoes at 104 Nelson street, op-
poslte market house. Satisfaction guar.
anteed. 12a1y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
LOST AND FOUND.

BUNCH KEYS WITH CHAIN LOST
- between postotfice and Johnson Il
Johnson's drug store. Finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving at this
office. IT
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
FOR RENT.

EGR RENT-TWO ROOMS. FUR
A. nished or unfurnished, No. 4O5
Campbell avenue. Call at tho house.
II "a If
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

ESOR RENT FINE FRONT OFFICE
II on second floor new TIMES building
apply ct office. TX
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

turned on the gas at the meter, which
allowed free flow through the build
ing.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

~ ANTED-A SECOND HAND
w roll-top desk, Az or feet in
length. Must be in good condition and
sold at bargain. Inquire oh" TIMES
Office. 10 "a ~
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
An Important Case on Trial

In tho Husting' Court yesterday the
case OF Mcclure, Ainsler &, Co VS. the
Roanoke Iron Company was called.
Tho suit was brought to force the pay
ment Of money alleged to DO due the
plaintiffs, amounting to $50, 600 for tho
building Of tho West End Furnace.
The iron company claims that tho work
was not done according to contract. and
refuse TO pay the amount claimed The
following jury has been empanne led
w. A. Caldwell b. A. Jones, E. L
Cameron. j. W. Sommerville, S. H.
lleironiu'us, N. b. Johnson. d 6.
Meadows, a. R. Bowdre, j. c Hatha.
way, w. G Evans, j. ii. Jlmison and
Thomas Engleby. The case will prob
ably not be concluded until the latter
part of the week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
A Noble BOY.

AS three gentlemen sat conversing in
the office OF the Ponce de Leon Hotel
Christmas Day very small boy, car
rier for one of the dailies of the city,
approached them, and politely pre-
sented his Carriers address," In an
instant the hands of the kind hearted
men were searching their pockets for
some small coin to gladden. the heart of
the little fellow. AS they held out
their open palms containing the shining
silver, 80 beautiful and tenn pting to the
eyes OF boy, to two of the gentlemen
he said. In clear, manly tone, mo,
s!rs, cannot receive your money; it
does not belong to me; you are not in
my district; it belongs to another boy"
What an example to others of ripper
yeals. The parents of that boy will
some day be proud Of him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-01

"Trifling" and "weighty" are rela
tive terms, as well as correlative
What is mere trifie to one, is a mat.
ter of great weight to another. The
loss of ten thousand dollars is tritle
to millionaire but it is a weighty
matter to disabled widow, who had
just that amount to depend on for the
support of herself and her children
A cinder in the eye may seem u trifle
in comparison with a missing leg; but
that cinder may cause an inflamma.
tion that atresults in the loss of both eyes
while the man with the missing leg
grows to deem his loss less and less
weighty. A misunderstanding with 8
friend may seem to an outsider mere
tiifie in comparison with the loss of a
father, yet one who has been called to
both experiences, may know there are
greater possibilities of suffering in that
which seems the least of the two. 1t is
very easy to say, "Don't be disturbed
by trifes :" but it is not so easy to say
positively what is trif1e to him who is
greatly disturbed by matter.-S. 5.
Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-01
Simplifying.

Those who tried camping out this
past summer had chance to see how
living can be reduced to lower terms
if not the lowest terms, and yet be
quite agreeable. Not everyone can
carry into the wilderness all the acces
sories of urban life and create an en-
rounds one sin city homes. Nor is 1t
desirable. Change of scene and node
of living Is wholesome.
To sleep on hemlock boughs, to eat
from white enameled cloth instead of
from delicately laundered linen, to
dispense with a half dozen changes of
plate at table, to wipe ones face in the
morning on towels clean but innocent
of the smoothing iron--in short, Ito
rough it," far from hurting one, is
positively beneficial. Men 60 long
distances and pay large prices for the
privilege.
After such an experience one learns
that great many indispensable things
can be disnsed with and no material
loss of comfort be sustained. One can
sleep soundly on sheets that are folded
when taken from the line and laid un-
der weight to mooth them, or even
laid away at once in place. And 80 of
other things. Time thus saved may
be given to the cultivation of that
which does not perish with the using.
Instead Of trying to live in style, if
many a family in moderate circum-
stances would be content with modest
comfort, the ends could be made to
meet withot painful stretching. and
something laid by for the inevitable
rainy day. Happy are they whose
wants are simple aud easily bounded
their means.