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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
''Oh, i SRy!n

The latest English importation in the
line of language is the expression "Oh,
I say" and it now rivals Don't We
know in popularity among the Anglo
maniacs Lord Dunraven and his party
on their recent arrival were looking Mt
newspaper illustrations of the Vall1yrie.
and ateach glance his lordship exclaimed,
"Oh, say" Then he pointed them ali
out to his big, handsome companion,
the Marquis of Ormonde, who exclaimed
as he saw each illustration, ooh, sayF'
After Lord Ormonde had examined all
the papers no started aft with them to
where the Countess of Dunraven and
her daughters stood, severely regarding
New York harbor. Lord Ormonde gave
the impression that he was going wad-
ing, so high were his trousers turned up
at the bottoms, but he only went as far
as where the countess and her daughters
were standing and directed their atten-
ton to tho illustrations in the newspa-
pers. AS each of the ladies examined
the papers she exclaimed, "Oh, sayl"-
Exchange
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
A New Clock For st. Pauls. London.

The great clock of ST. Paul's has been
taken down and is to be replaced by one
of modern construction. Why this piece
of vandalism it is difficult to imagine.
The clock, which was put up by Langley
Bradley in 1908, is in splendid condition
and might, to all appearances, go on for
another two centuries without failing to
bear accurate record of the passing time
1t is grand old clock, remarkable for
the magnitude of its wheels and the fine
ness of its work. 1t cost 81 800 to build.
Its two dial plates are 81 feet in circum-
ference, and the hour numerals are feet
q inches in height. The minute hands
are feet 8 inches long and weigh 10
pounds each, and the hour hands are 8
feet inches long and weigh "a pounds
each. The pendulum is 1G feet long. 1t
is an eight day clock, striking the hour
on the great bell, which is suspended
about 40 feet from the floor. The head
of the hammer weighs 145 pounds and
the clapper 1870 pounds. City
Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
6huttleu.

The most extensive manufacturers OF
shuttles in Great Britain, Kirk s. Co.,
are said to market their products in ali
continents and in almost all parts of the
world. Mono but the most expensive
material Is utilized for this purpose, in
GLIDING Persian oak wood, cornell and
persimmon, and for some classes of shut
tie lockwood is employed, the favorite
species, however, being cornell and per-
simmon, because of their peculiar adapta-
tiop to withstand almost any climate
that is, they endure heat without warp
ing or twisting. are not subject to varia-
ton by moisture, are tough and wear
well. Whatever the wood, 1t is stored
for long time where it can be seasoned
naturally, and after some 12 months of
this air treatment under cover it is grad
ually carried forward to warmer tenn
peratures for three months additional.
the turning and finishing taking place at
as near the temperature Of q weaving
shed as possible-from 70 to 80 degrees
F.-this treatment adding much to the
durability of the shuttles.-New York
Sun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
IspRANa our oE RED.

siderable trouble, to obtain a small attic
room, but this being neat and clean was
glad to accept.
retired early and was soon asleep, but
after time was aroused. l could recol-
lect hearing no noise which could have
awakened me. lay for awhile with my
eyes half shut trying in vain to drop off to
sleep again. 1 finally turned over to find
myself face to face with man lying on the
bed with me, and with his eyes staring into
mine. He was lying on his side, and the
collar of his nightshirt was unbuttoned, re-
yealinR ghastly cash across his throat,
from which the blood seemed still falling
in slow, heavy drops on the pillow
With cry of horror that rang through
the house, 1 spranG out of bed, tore open
the door and went flying to the office, rous-
Ing the landlord and the sleepy clerk and
indeed every one in the hotel by my shouts
for help. What's wrongs" said the land
lord, catching me by the arm and looking
as if he thought had gone crazy. "Why,
there's man in my bed with his throat
cut. and he is either dead or dying"
gasped. The guests went running to the
room, with the landlord following more
slowly.
The clerk poured out drink of whisky
for me, for was shiverng, although it was
in July, and then inquired rs to the appear
ance of the man. After | had described
him, and his position, and the terrible
wound III his thront he said: IF were
you, l would say nothing about what saw
to any one That mans been seen there
before, and he is only a-dreans He hes
itated over this last word, and saw there
was something hidden under this occur
renee. Just chen the landlord came back,
followed by the guests, who were inclined
to be cross Mt having their rest broken and
all assured me that there was no one in the
room, and that must have had the night
mare.
got angry ut this, but went up to en-
anime the room myself, but it was as they
had said-thcre was no one there, nor could
find any trace of the back side of the bed
having been occupied. | knew was not
asleep when ! saw the horror by my side
and returning to the Office demanded of
the landlord an explanation of the mystery
attached to that ROOM
Not until l had threatened to tell the
boys that the room was haunted did he
weaken, but he finally owned up that a
couple of years before man had cut his
throat while occupying that room, and that
several guests who had been put to sleep in
1t had reported next morning that they had
dreamed of the self slain man. spent the
rest of the night in an armchair in the Of
flee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
MATE LEROY TELLS HOW TO DRESS
(, THE BOYS.

Valuable Information For nIothors-How
to Fit Out an Entire Brood of Boys,
Frori the Baby In the Cradle to tho
Youth at College.
tCopyrIght, 1893, by American Press Associa-
toni
This letter shall be devoted entirely to
the mothers of boys, as it is often as serious
a question about boys outfits as it is about
those of girls. More special attention is
given now to providing for all the needs Of
che children by the large establishments
than ever before, and some houses have q
Goodly portion Of their space set aside for
the filling of children's wants. A mother
can take her whole family, from blooming
baby to the young man with hopeful
sign of "A mustache, and without stirring
from one room get everything they require,
from shoes to hats, handkerchiefs to box
coats, with all the other things besides
The baby is first fitted out with IL full set
Of the new silk flannel made from waste
elk. This is soft. warm and has some cleo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18

Mr.. Buxton Hodges, who is travelling in
western Australia, sends US melancholy
account of the condition Of that colony.
The country, he says, is almost bank
rupt, and the government has been com
PEELED to hold over almost indefinitely all
public works. The Midland railway con-
struction is in like manner at stand
still for want of funds, and the building
trade is quite stopped. From the new
goldfields the latest report is mo flour
and 900 starving men,"
The farmers have much the same story
to tell, while, to make matters worse.
steamers are landing men from the east
ern colonies by the hundred. AS for
women coming, continues our CORE
spondent, it is out of the question. My
advice to people thinking of leaving Eng
land to better themselves is: keep your
half loaf. 1t is considerably better than
the chaff out here."- London Daily
News
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18

After he had made the acquaintance of Mr.
Platt and had called on him several times
in routine way he laid proposition be-
fore the politician in about these words:
''NIr. Platt," said the reporter, II should
like to have your confidence. know that
there are many things oftentimes that can
not be published the knowledge of which
would still be of great benefit to newspa-
per man. AT the same time it might some
times be of great benefit to n leading poll
tician to be able to command the services
and the confidence of good political re-
porter, such rs hope to make Cd myself
If you will take me into your confidence,
will agree never to betray it and OH my
part will render you all the assistance in nv
power whenever and as you desire it,
Mr.. Platt looked Mt the reporter iiXetlly
for full minute.
"1'll think that over" he said, "and when
have turned it sufficiently in my mind
I'll send for YOU"
1t was some weeks before the reporter
heard from the politician. Then he re-
ccivcd an imperative summons, and upon
calling on Mir. platt was told II long and
interesting story concerning some then re
cent political developments
That's Il good story, isn't it?" said the
leader. but I'm not ready TO have it
must hold it till give the word"
The reporter promised, of course think
ing the while that there were two sides to
everything, and later getting almost fran
tic, when, too late ut night 10 do anything
with the story himself, hc heard that near
ly every paper in town but the one to which
he was attached had received the story told
to him i'll such confidence by Mr. Platt.
The next morning he found it i'll his paper,
as well us the others, and hastened to
Platt's office
well, you kept your word,'' said the
politician, las hoped you would, and your
paper had the story, too, as you see. Iwant-
ed to test you, but didn't want YOU to get
left, of course. Now have the points for Il
story for you alone, which you may print
tomorrow"
My friend says that the reporter in ques
ton has long since stepped to n higher level
than he held at that time in his business
but he never has regretted that he did not
disappoint Mr.. Platt when the latter ap-
piled his unique test
j. w. HARTwELL
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
A German Deserter In France.

From Belfort comes the news of a great
sensation produced in that town by the
arrival Of Il German officer, lieutenant
in an infantry regiment stationed in
Brandenburg, from which he is alleged
to have deserted. Presenting himself
yesterday at the headquarters of the To-
cal gendarmerie, he stated, according to
the story which has reached Paris, that
he had had violent alteration with his
captain. in the course of which he had
struck his superior officer, and that
dreading the consequences of his con.
duct, he had left his country with a
view Of taking service in the foreign le-
gion. 1t is added that he volunteered a
number of details concerning the Ger
man army and other interesting matters.
The deserter is now on his way to Alge-
ria to join the foreign legion.
Daily Telegraph.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
ARE THE ENGINE MEN ovERWoRkED1
A Possible Cause For the Wave of Serious
Railroad Accidents.
Especial correspondence


OMAHA, Oct. 9.-"Within less than n
month" said u. p. engineer to me today,
'62 persons have been killed and a great
many more seriously hurt in railroad acct
dents of sufficient Importance to warrant
detailed reports in every daily newspaper.
Such wave of serious casualties has never
before passed over the railroad system of
the country. There have been greater acct
dents. Every one will remember the dis
astcrs ut Ashtabula and Chatsworth but
both of these were caused by defective
bridges.
''All the recent accidents but one were
collisions, and in every case there was a
dispute between some signal man and the
engine driver as to whether or not the sig
nal was properly set. | can see but one ex-
PLANTATION for these accidents, and that is
that the engine men or signal men were
asleep. Sleeping on a locomotive going at
high speed may seem impossible to you,
but it's often done even by the most care
full, trustworthy men, especially when they
are tired out with extra runs, as the men
are apt to be this year of heavy Worlds
fair travel.
II don't mean to say that good men ever
sleep any length of time while on duty,
but it doesn't take but an instant of forget
fulness for man to run by signal, and
when Il man has been constantly on duty
for many hours he becomes SO thoroughly
wornout that, no matter how willing the
spirit may be to keep awake the flesh is
weak, and he will lose himself once in
awhile for moment or two. Iknow it can
happen, for | smashed big engine into q
freight train myself once some years ago
before / came west and when | was run
ming on an eastern road.
when you are called out to 90 on run.
nothing will excuse you but sickness. 1t
is not enough to say that you arc wornout
and sleepy, and SO when Pm so tired that
Pm afraid I shall fall asleep and run the
risk of passing a danger signal nowadays
report sick. 1t won't do to report sick
too often, though, for If you do maybe the
road will hunt around and find some one
to take your place"
JOHN SOUTHwICKE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
An Incident of tho War Recalleds

David Hoerner, native of Dauphin
county, died at his home in Hatton, Cum
berland county, about two weeks ago.
aged 81. 1t is related of him that he
went to Harrisburg to inform General
Smith that the rebel general, FitAhugh
Lee, was in that vicinity. On his return
he found himself ig tpe midst Of The che
my and saw General Lee sitting Oh q
fence resting, and the general, @he6 he
saw hifh, said, "Come, let Is have q
talk" Mr.. Hoorner accepted the invita-
ton, climbed upon the fence and for half
an hour argued the political question of
the day, all the time with pass from
General Smith in his pocket, which, if
found, would have condemned him as q
py.-Shippensburg News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
Confederate Veterans.
JOHN SoUTHwICKE.

1t is not generally known that all the
confederate states either grant pensions to
or have homes for Confederate soldiers
The total number of pensioners and in
mates of homes in all these states-Ala-
bama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Missis
sippi, North Carolina, South Caroline,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia-is q, O55,
and the amount paid annually in pensions
and the maintenance of homes Is about
81, 126, 736. There are also Confederate homes
in Maryland and Missouri, with 270 in
mates, which were maintained last year at
total cost for the two states of $4,000.
The regulations and methods vary so ma
terially in the different states that it has
been found impossible properly to classify
the payments.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18

pothecatin9 bis theatrical wardrobe. He
dresses at the top of the fashion and drives
to and from the theater in a carriage, at
tended by footman in livery
Willie does not assume n character. He
Is content to be one of the soldiers. When
the Marquis dc Pontuable appears on the
stage, Willie steps forward and plays the
part of attendant, and later, when the mar
quis orders the arrest of Charles Favart,
the young millionaire places him under
guard. His work is then finished, with the
exception of the chorus singing. His talent
for singing, his love for the stage and his
predilection for the society of soubrettcs
and chorus girls have earned him the title
Saye a9ge pa gmSShg arp e8Gs who
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
a millionaire In the Chorus.

One of the latest stagcstruck youths to
amuse the metropolis with his whms is
Willie Leonard, the orphan son of Texan
millionaire. Willie imagincs that he has Il
voice and greatly enjoys the society of the
atrical people. 1t is said that he conceived
a great desire to sing in the chorus of the
Duff Opera company and offered 81 GOO to
get there, but failed. He was more sue
cessful at the Casino, but suddenly termi-
mated brief engagement there to join the
chorus of an O. era company playing in
Brooklyn. He receives a salary of SlS n
week, and with his regular income of 81, 600
year is able to worry along without hy-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18

stiff shirt and two gold buttons. Why, he
Is fit to go before Queen Victoria or Jim
Corbett in that suit. And what do YOU SUD-
pose grandma will say?
There is another little chap of 10 who
wants soldier suit. Nothing else will
suit him, so he gets cadet gray outfit, all
trimmed with black braid and gold but
tons, and he has pretty little cap Of gray,
exactly such rs real soldiers wear-when
they are little boys. The knee pants have
some more gold buttons, and no amount of
persuasion would make that boy wear an
overcoat to obscure the glories of his soldier
Clothes not until their first luster had worn
off and weather got colder anyhow.
When the little folks are all suited, the
fond mother turns her eyes with pride up
on her college boy. One thinks nothing
will suit him but dark gray chinchilla
ulster, with an lawfully immense" collar,
which Ia to come up to the edge of his hat
I'm the back when he turns 1t up, which he
does at once to get the effect. This is lined
with lovely plaid wool, and the mother
wonders why women can never find q dress
material as pretty rs that. Then he feels
in all the seven pockets, part inside and
part outside, tries the places that fill the
part of muif to cold fingers, gets view of
the length, and the coat belongs to him.
it, for his derby would not do at all This
tired mother is so thankful that he does not
ask for stovepipe that she buys the alpine
willingly.
Then the eldest-the pride of her soul
wants "a fine beaver box coat, plain but ele-
CANT, with Il velvet collar and severe stitch
ings around the seams. This suits him, as
the ulster does his brother, and he asks
nothing more but couple OF black satin
neckties, and half dozen fine hemstitched
handkerchiefs, and n pair of terra Gotta
gloves with black stitching on the backs,
as he likes to be in style.
With tired but happy face the little
mother takes her brood to another counter,
where she gets for each house jacket of
gray or striped swans down flannel, lined
with quilted silk and pair of felt house
shoes. She knows that in one year she will
save the price of new carpets by getting
these. Their shoes for winter are also pur-
chased and have double soles, cork lined
with good roomy toes, and are laced. The
wise mother finds it easier to keep stock
of shoe laces on hand than to sew buttons
on every half bour of her life.
For the boys in short pants she buys
stockings of thick ribbed wool, with triple
heels and knees, and signs to think she can
not get some triple iron plated, riveted and
copper bottomed. Some are black, though
there are others dark blue. Then she bought
some black and some white silk plated
socks for the two college boys. as they give
the best steady wear.
Then, all her purchases being made she
looks about awhile to see what she can find
to write about to Cousin Miranda, who
also has house full and running over with
boys. She sees some of the cutest little
kilt suits and pants suits of braided velu
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18

one little curl that the mother kisses and
lays away with her treasures. Sundays
this new man wears pretty black whip
cord suit oil braided and with real shirt
and collar and necktie. HIS fat hands are
squeezed into tan gloves, and he wears
box overcoat of blue chinchila and polo
cap. Could mortal felicity ever reach
higher? Will all the high honors and dig
nifty That the coming years may bring ever
outweigh the dignity of the first mans
cvercoat" and Gamer
The brother who has counted 10 years has
new Sunday dress suit. 1t is Tuxedo,
The collar rolls-oh how it rolls!-clear
down to the waist. and it is made of fine
black cloth. just like father S dress coat. only
this has that wonderful rolling collar of
thick ribbed silk. Aud he has a vest too.
Did you notice iti And that and the pants
hre all of nice black cloth, and he has a
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
Slightly Absentminded.

The Vernon Texan tells of man who
was one day hurrying with big package
which he wished to express, and seeing that
he could not get to the depot in time laid
down the package SO that he could run
fnster, and after a hard run reached the
train, but was surprised that he did not
have She package.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18

There is difference in the time of
digestion between one meat and another
and between different conditions of the
same meat. Raw beef disappears from
the stomach in about two hours; the
same beef boiled takes three hours, while
thoroughly roasted beef is not digested
until four hours have elapsed. AES-
change. So
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
THE SUICIDES GHOST i
IL Startled tho Drummer, Who Does Not
BelIovc In Things Supernatural.

BeIIovc In Things Supernatural.
A correspondent, who claims to be skepti-
cal in supernatural matters, had an expert
ence few years ago which he makes pub.
lie in the hope that some one wiser than he
will be able to explain It. He says:
had been travelling for some years for
B. g. Co. of New Orleans, when one day |
was transferred to a new territory In an
other part Of the state, where 1 was but
very little acquainted. One night reached
the little town Of R. and found the only
hotel in the town full, the occasion being /,
county convention. was able. after con.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
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 transacting
business in Roanoke:
PLUMBING.
ROANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING COM
PANY.
BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, ETC
B0wDRE SHOE CO., ITO South Jefferson st.
FURNITURE, CARPETS. ETo.
I; Il. STEWART FURNITURE CO.
WIN. f. BAKER CARPET co.
REAL ESTATE.
J.F. WINGFIELD.
j. s. GROVES IL co.
BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.
FL. AMWEG, Terry Building.
ARCHITECTS.
CIiAS. C..WlLSON, Commercial Bank Building.
GROCERs.
G. II. WERTZ, Commerce Street.
DRY GOODS.
HEIRONIMUS 81 BRUGH, Commerce Street
ROSENBAUM BROS, Salem Avcnne.
CLOTH1ERS AND GENTS FURNTSHERs
K. & s., Salem Avenue.
DUGGAN u SAUL En-, Jefferson Street.
PIANOS g. ORGANS.
HOBBIEsMUSIC co.
HOTELS
HOTEL LEE, EUROPEAN, Commerce Street
HOTEL ALEXANDRIA, Chicago.
PRINTINGIAND BOOK BINDING.
STONE PRINTING CO., Opposite Hotel Roa
noke.
ROOFING AND METAL CORNICEs.
ROANOKE ROOFING AND METAL CORNICR
COMPANY.
IRON WORKS.
CUSHMAN IRON COMPANY.
MARBLE WORKS.
JARRETT IL BROWN, Camp ell Avenue
DRUGGISTS
MAsSIE ~ MARTIN, Commerce Street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-18
TOM pLArr AND THE REPORTER.
How tho Lntter Secured tho Confidence OF
tho New York Republican Loader.
Especial COrrespondonce.1

THO NOW horK NepubIfcnn Leader.
Especial Correspondence
New YORK, Oct 10.-The New York state
campaign has begun, and the face and figure
of Thomas Collier Platt are to be seen oc-
casionally, rs is always the case during
political campaigns, In the lobby of the
Fifth Avenue hotel. AS he passed through
the office Of that caravansary this morning
q man told methe following story, in which
the Republican leader and a newspaper
man, who shall be nameless, figure:
a reporter, then II young man, had at last
succeeded in reaching the post he had long
striven for, that of covering local politics.