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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
The Venezuelan Minister Ko,,rn.

WASHINGTON. Aug 22-De Don Fran
cisco Bustamaute, envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary from Vcne-
zuela to the United States, has rendered
his resignation i'll order to consider the ac-
ceptancc OF an invitation to enter the Ven
eZuelan cabinet
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

New YORK, Aug. 22.-F'our dull,
hsy; Southern common to fair, extra
1908 TO-; good to choice, 3.l5@4.25
Wheat dull, &c. lower, steady; No. 2
Pa, store and elevator 6s@6s4; afloat,
Bas @6sM; options oderately active
nd H@% lower, closing steady; May,
fN; August, 6s1s; September, COS.
prn dull. &c. lower, closing steady;
20. white, AZ; options moderately
ftive and 1908 lower; August, 1893;
sfptem Der, 463s; October. AIS; Deem
,er, AT.
Oats dull. lower; options dull, easier;
august. 3O5s; September, aOss; October,
3%; spot No. 2, 3O@a No white,
$@35}9; mixed Western, 3O@3o; white,
3@45. Wool dull. irregular; domestic
'fece, 20@2S. pulled l6@25. Beef dull.
Seady; family, 100 l2; extra mess, :. 5O0o
'Spo; beet hams quiet, II 5o@ls oO;
priced beef dull; city extra India mess,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
Local Option Discussed mt the Husting
Courtroom.

An enthusiastic local option meeting
was held last night in the Hustings
Courtroom, which was presided over Nv
the president of the Southwest Club.
Il. A. Jones. The room was crowd cd
with ladies and gentlemen who were
attentive listeners to the speakers.
Rev. ii. c. Garrison, of the Christian
Church, and Rev. c. S. Stanton, of
Trinity Church, each of whom made
strong addresses on the local option
question. The liquor traffic, as bust.
ness, was arraigned and arguments
produced in favor OF the abolition OF the
saloon in Roanoke. The speaches of
both gentlemen were calm and argu-
mentative and allnough aggressive
could not offend the opposite party as it
was clearly their intention to deal with
conditions, not men,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

4 LLEGHANY INSTITUTE, RoA-
~ noke, Va.-For boys and young
men. Thorough English, Cha steal and
business courses. Ample grounds and
high location in the suburbs. Excol-
lent building with modern coavoriences.
Eighth session begins September 10.
Send for catalogue.
WILMER o. WHIrESChRvER
- sm. Principal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
Wall Paper Cleaning.

10 clean wall paper wipe from the
Op toward the bottom in strokes about
nlt yard long with the crumb side of
loaf week old, cut in two.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

TOR RENT.-THE LARGE BOARD
n ing house known as Hotel Nor
wich," situated in the West End. can be
rented on reasonable terms and offers
one of the best openings in the city.
Apply to JAS. S. SIMMONS.
4 an tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
college Of william and Mary
Williamsburg, Va.

Next session. begins October 5th. 1899.
Expenses for students willing 10 teach
Two years in the public schools of Vir-
ginia, board, fuel, lights and washing,
$40 per month; other students from SIC
10 sl4 por month; medical fee, So TUT.
tion Zee, ohafgab!e against such stu
uents as are not. vii ing to take pledge
10 teach SIT 80 per half session Send
for catalogue. LYON q TYLER
o eOu I'm Pres dent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
Porch Party Given by Mrs. Coke.

Mrs. Jos. w. Coke gave porch party
last night in honor of Miss Syester and
Mics Loose, of Hagerstown, who are
visiting her. There were present: Mat.
tie Terry, Miss Lula Terry, Miss Cot
sraux, Of New Orleans; Miss Matte
Bell Trout, the Misses Preston, Miss
Mary Daniel, Messrs Denison, Kemp,
Lazell, Peters, Coffin, Sollenberger,
Marston, Archie Payne, John Payne,
Norvell and Claxton.
JAPANESE Liver Pellets cure bilious.
ness, sour stomach and all kidney and
liver troubles Small and mild. Sold
by Chris ian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
WANTED-HNLP.

NM ANTED-FOR THE UNITED
w States army able. bodied unmar.
ried men, between the ages of II and 30
years. Good pay, rations, clothing and
medical attendance. Applicants must
be prepared to furnish satisfac tory evi
dence as to age, character and habits
Apply at RECRUITING RENDEZ
VOUS, Law Building, Lynchburg, Va.
70 tn tn sat sep 80
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 22.-There was less
activity on the stock market than yes
tsrday and the fluctuations were con-
hned within narrower limits. Transac-
tions aggregated l5l, 900 shares, includ.
ing $4,000 unlisted. AS rule prices
were higher in the early trading, owing
to further arrivals OF gold and the
receipt of Washington advices favoring
the repeal of the Sherman silver law.
The rise was equal to 16@l% per cont
tho latter in Chicago Gas, which sold
at SO. The offerings were light on the
way up, but the rise was taken advant-
age OF by buyers of yesterday and
Saturday to realize profits.
During the afternoon the professionals
working on the bear side put out fresh
lines of shorts and decline Of u to 3
per cent. ensued. General Electric fell
Off to 3S%, Burlington and Quincy 2%
to 75H, Chicago Gas "a to 5O%, Dis
tillers' "a to 81, Manhattan to 11OL
and Western Union ~ to 76% There
was little in the way of news to affect
tho market and tho reaction excited
only languid interes among operato tors.
Most of the traders have apparently
reached the conclusion that only small
turns can be made pending positive
OH Ju0 5llV9T question
and they arc accordingly jumping in
and out as they see the opportunity of
making profits. Among the specialties
the following changes occurred from
the last reported sales An advance of
10 in Saratoga, Az in Jersey Central,
3A in United States Rubber and 2X in
Lead preferred and decline of 1924 in
Louisville, ST Louis and Texas The
last named sold at 4. The general
market closed about steady in tone
Sub treasury balances; Coin, $50, 766, 600;
currency, Ss441 900.
Money on call has been fl cmer, ranging
from to 5; last loan at and closing
offered at 4. Prime mercantile paper,
SOLE per cont. Better silver, 75N
Sterling exchange is weak with
actual business in bankers bills
at 4s2@4s3 for sixty days and 4s7M
@4ss for demand. Posted rates.
4s3@4SS. Commercial bills, 48o%@
1867. Government bonds lower State
bonds dull. Railroad bonds firm. The
silver at the stock exchange was neg
lected.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND ME
TweS ShSGSal coege ut Blackshnrg, Va
shops, laboratories and iniirmary, iarm or las
a acresi steam toatins and electric lights in
uornlitorles, tgrcc courses iuasrlcnftlre horti-
Euturc' CiNll, mechanical eud electrical curiucar
Ing, applied chemistry and general science
shorter ;i COURSES practical agriculture and prac
uchl mechanice. To:al cost Tor session cf 'nime
months, including tuition ana othe, ices G, ntb
M board, washing. text book, medical atten
uaancc' clc, about Sl75; cost 10 State stude MS
Sli9. Next session begins Sc.tcmhnr " lSg3
T3r catalogue apply To j. VI. MCBRIDE, PHI.
'-' ~ ''7i"Sn'. 10 I'm.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

EOR RENT-THREE LARGE FUR.
Il nished rooms, with BATH will rent
separately. Apply 5O4 Church street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
Coats For Little Girls,

The children were not forgotten when
the consideration of wrapsand coats was
i'll order. Small girls are blossoming
out i'll brilliant colored coats which cost
almost as much as those worn by their
older sisters.
Cashmere is the favorite material. all
though, as shown in the second cut.
brocaded silks are still selected by fond
mothers. The Kate Greenaway style is
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
Use paramn.

To make screws enter wood easily rub
lem with Il little paraffin.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
FOR RENT,

DOR RENT-LARGE, NICELY
4 furnished rooms, either single or
connecting, at 1011 South Jeifcrs on
street. Table board can be secured
next door. SIG CIV
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
RoANoKE ACCOUNTING AGENCY

We have established the Roanoke
accounting Agency and are prepared
to do all kinds of expert work and ac-
counting Books balanced and I'D jus ted
at short notice Stock companies ac.
counts and complicated bookkeeping a
speciality. Satisfaction guaranteed
First class references from Roanoke
banks, corporations, companies and
prominent business men. Leave orders
at or address l04 Jefferson street s.
ROANOKE ACCOUNTING AGENCY.
80 limo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

N MORGAN, THE SHOEMAKER,
Ne makes and repairs all kinds OF
boots and shoes at lO4 Nelson street, op.
posite market house. Satisfaction guar.
antecd. 1291y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23
LEGAL NOTICE.
Joint RESOLUTION.

Proposing an amendment to the tenth clause OF
Article OF the Constitution OF Virginia. and
providing for publishing said amendment
ana certifying the same to the next General
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

NOYNER'S.-ON AND AFTER THE
~ 1st day of August Dyer Brothers
"Buss" will leave Terry building at :
O'Clock p m. for Coyner's Springs, re.
turning following morning. leave Coy.
ner's at o'clock. rs cents round trip:
90 cents one way. Special arrange
ments ty the week. 729lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

TOR RENT.-FINE FRONT OFFICE
a on second floor new TIMES building
apply at office. TX
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT,
Il communicating and otherwise. a.
20 7th ave. s. W., near Jefferson st. Tilt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-23

MIS- NJ L. MASSES School for Young Ladies and Children
w. masse Will open her school or ~ seote
heretofore AS Mrs Mase posi-
oereu TO those call
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-07-08
Dr.. R. NJ. PONI'B & HIJO

sCirujanos Dentistas establecidos en-
San Juan de Pto. Rico, Gale de San Jus
to ndmero 81.
Montado nuestro gabinete quirdriico--de
Ia altura de los primeros establecimientos de
Europa y Norte- America, en- poses16n de GUAM
.tos adelantos SO han hecho en- spaises, estaos
en aphtud de praticar cuantos trabajos operacio-
aes % nos conffen, seguros de dejar satisfechos
mNest9ca eli0Mtoa-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-07-08
FL Corssponsal dehsra dar su direction por compIetQ
firmar con Glaridad. =
E.s$ ut 81 ~ '.s ~ +" $8 80 ~ f. .
Sc vende barata

una casa de altos bajos, decentes para una SO.
la dos familias, CON 8 sin escalera interior;
estando dicha casa bien situada en- Rfo-piedras,
salida para Caguas, cerca del bano del senior
Acosta, y teniendo agibe, bomba, Gaia de aqua,
iardines, casa para criados, baf1o de marmol ECO.
rral de media cuerda cercado d6 s1lampo
con seser ~stas de caf4 oduciendo otros
yGrboied Informara au due5o don Mas
ausl p, TetuAn II, Capital. 10-l0
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-07-08
Emulsion LreOsotada
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V55l IkEkf32.iII.
FurnUc6NhcO de la URiNeFsidn0 de IA H0bdnn

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Farmac6uttco de Ia Unversidao de "a Habnna. @ z
caz p0deroso yaedSo para las esstesedads del peche
La EMULSION CREOSOTADA del DR.. -Rabefl, els un
magnico maravloso agente erapeuco de exito SECURE
Dertisacss RaGdOs, Escras AnSia Raq,itiano en- los
ninos De6dad general sma para las afecciones
a garganta, los bronquios los puones Despierta Ell
apetto vgorza las naturalezas mas enpobrecda E 81
La EMULSION CREosoTADA DE RABELI. nuSya.
9nica original asociacion de ACEITR DE BAGAIAO,
CREOSOTA HIPOFOSFITOS DE CAL Y SOSA. es una
delcada crema, de suave olor< de grato sabor
paladable hasta por los ninOs. y .<.-TS !.
Todos los enfermos Ia tomaran sin repugnancia con
facildad gusto Esta elaborada esquisto esmero
Eruebese Sc admirara su rapfaa accion curativa. 80
Vease el ampto prospecto acompafa cada frasco.
De venta en- todas las Droguerias Bocas de Ia Isa
Cuba Dep6sfto principal ola Reunion" de Jose Saba Ha
bana. PuertoRho Farmaca Droeuera Guillermetv-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-07-08
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dias 16 Y 25.
de tocaran Nuevitss PuertoPadre, Gbaras
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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11
pl.po.lng Of an once seeker.

THE art of putting the right men in
the right places" Talleyrand once said,
"is first in the science Of government;
but that Of finding places for the disccn-
tented is the most difficult"
II would seem from this that the dis.
tingnished French statesman was as
much prey TO Office seekers rs are the
public men of our own time. His man
uer of disposiug of them is amusingly
illustrated in the following anecdote;
One day one Of these troublesome per-
BOTS presented himself to NJ. de Talley-
rand and reminded him that he had been
promised place.
Every we'll. said Talleyrand. but
tell something that suits and which can
he given. You don't know Of anything?
VOL. find something. You must admit
that haven't the time TO search for You. :"
The applicant was thus disposed OF for
the time being. but day or two later he
again presented himself. his face radiant
with hope, and said;
'Sir. such and such place Is vacant. :"
Vacant" replied Talleyrand. well,
what do you wish me 10 do? You ought
70 know that when place is vacant it
has already been promised. Boston
Transcript
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11

A short time ago while visiting in the
city % syracuse | concluded to go shop
ping. As my friend had some household
duties which needed her personal atten-
tion started out alone.
Among other things / wanted to pur-
chase was hat for my little boy. AS
had always lived in . small town l was
somewhat confused by the size OF the store
at which my friend directed me to make
my purchase | knew enough to find the
tioorwalker, however, and have him show
me to the hat department.
as Is usually the case where there IL
large assortment to choose from, | could
not decide which to take, so walked away,
saying, II did not see any TO suit me-"
After awhile managed to find the door
had entered and passed out.
With great deal Of confidence in my
ability to find Il hat store without aid
turned the corner and started down the
street. At the very next corner | saw a
very large number of hats in the window
and concluded to enter. To my utter
chagrin ] found myself at the identical
counter In the same store. and the same
clerk smiling at my embarrassment.
In my confusion and hurry to get out
rushed toward "A lady coming from the OPP
poste side, when To my horror came forci-
bly, against a large mirror, which had
mistaken for an archway, and found that
the woman saw coming was myself. I'm
agine my feelings when, upon turning
around, found dozen pair OF eyes and as
many people watching me, trying to re-
strain their laughter. | think you will
agree with me that one experience of the
kind Is enough. New York Recorder
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11

In compliance with an ancient Russian
custom, all the young men and women Of
the mercantile class In st, Petersburg AS
semble on Wilt Monday, the former to
stare and the latter 10 be stared at The
young girls, dressed rs richly as their
means will allow, are arranged in long
rows by the sides of the flower beds In the
Summer garden with their mammas stand
ing behind them The wardrobes OF their
mothers and grandmothers are laid under
contribution, and everything bright and
gaudy Is carefully brought forward to en-
rich the drapery, the headdress or the
girdle
Some Of the young ladies are so covered
with gold and jewelry ON these occasions
that their natural charms are altogether
concealed; indeed the ludicrous excess to
which this sort Of decoration Is sometimes
carried goes beyond what has ever been at
tempted elsewhere. Thus bedizened, the
blushiug damsels are drawn up in mute
rows, while the papas, in flowing caftans
aud curling boards, parade their sons up
and down. Here and there the papas and
mammas try to lead the young folks into
conversation with one another In the
course OF which certain little looks and
emotions may arise, pregnant with future
circumstances. Eight days or so after this
bridal exhibition private family meetings
take place, at which those whose hearts
are captivated at the grand show are more
formally aflianced to one another by their
parents and relatives Sketches OF ST
Petersburg"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11
saved by a HaIrpIn.

The hairpin in the trolley has again
come to light. Several weeks ago The
Herald printed a story telling how n
hairpin furnished by lady passenger
enabled one of the electric cars to con-
tinue on its Trip 20 the hill. Friday
morning the hairpin was removed and
replaced by one made for the purpose.
1t is only justice to the hairpin, how
ever, to say that it could have satisfac-
torily performed the duty allotted to it
for several months to come. It was in
the trolley of car No. Z. now running ON
the Turpin hill line, with Fred Merritt
ct the motor switch. (Ga.l
Herald
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11
Waa IL an Outrnrn4


A shabbily dressed young man stood in
the shadow OF the stairway leading to the
Battery place station Of the ]. road Thurs
day afternoon. He was talking with the
proprietor OF newsstand whose wares are
displayed beneath the stairs. A stalwart
policeman was strolling leisurely along the
sidewalk whirling his day stick, which
was attached to his wrist by leather
thong
The young man did not see the police
man coming, and the policeman apparently
had no idea that tlle young man was there
until he had passed the entrance To the
stairway A great change came over the
policeman when he saw the men by the
newsstand. Without "A word he stepped
up TO the young man and gave him a sting
ing blow on the jaw. There was so much
force In the blow that the Young man mar
rowly escaped falling down and the police
mans stick dropped from his wrist.
All this looked exactly like one Of those
brutal police ontrages that occasionally
arouse the Indignation OF citizens. Ger
tainly IL had all the appearance OF unpro-
yoked assault. When asked the police.
man what his action meant, he replied
pleasantly.
why, he's just one Of n gang OF about
fifty professional beggars and toughs who
infest this side Of the street. Tenants have
tried in vain TO dislodge them or break M
the gang. They're not only nuisance
but menace to people who have TO pass
here. They 40 further than begging
They've been known actually to lay hold
Of man and not let go until he gave them
money. try TO keep the sidewalk clear
Of them, and about the only effective way
is to punch them once in awhile.-New
York Herald
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11
ME- A.tnr.. Glance.

Miss Ava Willing, of Philadelphia, the
betrothed of John Jacob Aston, son Of
the late William Aster, has d softly
brilliant complexion. with a lovely pink
flush that comes and goes in her cheeks.
Her face is round. and its beauty is en-
phasized by the daintiest oval chin with
a dimple in it. Her hair is very dark
brown, almost black. and her eyes. which
are Of deep violet blue, look much darker
for the long black lashes which curtain
them. Miss Vikings figure is extremely
pretty and graceful. with rounded
waist and lovely shoulders. She is
trifie above medium height, and while
she impresses You as being very slender,
she Is, as matter of fact. quite plump.
and there is not IA sharp angle about her.
She appears to be thoroughly natural
and unaffected. Her manner is sweet
and winning, Her intimates say she has
the loveliest disposition imaginable. and
il only half of the nice things said Of
her are true young Mr.. Aston is to be
most heartily congratulated ON winning
so fair and so charming bride.-St.
Louis Republic.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11
Enoch.. Classification.

DR.. Van Dykes told this story: | am
reminded of preacher who preached
from the text. And Enoch was not"
he went on TO explain that this text WAS
incomplete. Now, brethren" said he,
''you may not know in what way Enoch
was not. To find this out. we must ex-
anime the text carefully in the light OF
the context Firstly. Enoch was not an
Episcopalian. because he walked with
God and did not dance. He was not a
Baptist, because he walked with God
and did not swim. He was not Pres
byterian. because the context tells us
that he walked with God at all, and he
was not q Methodist. because we are
plainly told that God took him. New
YORK Sun.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11

Postmaster Peacock tells US, says a
Florida paper. that son OF Indian Billy
Jewel. better known AS Billy Key West,
young man twenty-one years old, met his
death in "A singular manner while hunting
IN the Indian hunting grounds in Dade
county. Billy, who is good hunter.
went out and shot large buck. Think
ing him dead. he stopped down on coming
up 20 him to- cut his throat. The buck. In
MS last agouies. made for him aud drove
his horns into the abdomen Of the Indian,
ripping him open, After three days. Billy
not returning, "A party was made up, and,
attracted by the buzzards, both hunter
and hunted were found dead together, the
Indian still impaled on the horns Of the
buck
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-02-11
The Invention of the Piano.

The honor Of inventing the piano is
claimed by the English, the French and
the Germans. Father Wood, an English
monk at Rour, Is said To have been the
real inventor In It'll, and TO have manu-
featured one. which he sold to Samuel
Crispi, the author of Virginia." from
whom IL was purchased by Fake Greville,
though Count Carli claims the credit for
Bartholomew Christiforic, of Padua, dur
ing his stay In Florence. some three years
later u7ii). The French attribute the in
vcntion TO Partisan named Marins, who
they alleged produced in l7i6 a harpsi-
chord In which hammers had been snbsfi-
tuted for the old plectrums or quilts. The
Germans are the last in the field with J.
G. Schroeder, Of Dresden, who claimed
HTl0 when eighteen years OF age. TO have
CONSTRUCTED after much consideration the
model Of a new clavier with hammers,
upon which he could play loudly or softly"
brooklyn Eagle.