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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
THE BODY AND THE MIND.
Why tho Former Should BE Cultivated For
the Sake of the Latter.

the Sake of the Latter.
The important subject of physical Gull
ture is not considered as it ought to be
by the majority of men and women, and
there is almost absolute ignorance of the
makeup of the body on the part of even
intelligent people, with little desire for
such knowledge, although health, beauty
and success depend largely OH the treat
ment given to the body. Mental ac-
quirements are blindly worshiped while
the essential question of health receives
little thought, and hence it is almost i'm
possible to find men in the ordinary
walks of active life. at middle age, who
do not complain of impaired health and
want of vital force.
Without sound body one cannot
have sound mind, and unless proper at
tention is given to the culture of the
body good health cannot be expected.
Plato is said TO have called certain man
lame because he exercised the mind
while the body was allowed to suffer.
This Is done to an alarming extent now
adays. Brain workers. as q rule, cxer-
else no part of the body except the head,
and consequently suffer from indiges-
ton, palpitation of the heart, insomnia
and other ills, which if neglected gener-
ally prove fatal. Brilliant and success
full men are constantly obliged to give
up work through the growing malady of
nervous prostitution. The number of
those who succumb to it has increased
to an alarming extent of late years and
that of suicides hardly less. Few will
question that this is owing to overwork-
ing the brain and the neglect of body
culture.
Vitality becomes impaired and strength
consumed by mental demands, which are
nowadays raised to a perilous height,
and it is only by careful attention to
physical development and by judicious
bodily exercise that the brainworker can
counterfeit the mental strain. Women
rarely consider the Importance of phys
ical culture, yet they need physical train
ing almost moro than men do. Thou
sands of our young women are unfit to
become wives or mothers, who might be
strong and beautiful if they gave a short
time daily to physical Developments
Lippincott's Magazine.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
How JACK Gets Whisky.

One of the most arduous tasks devoly-
ing upon the officers of warship is that
OF preventing the men from smuggling
intoxicants aboard the ship.
A company of half dozen men on
ono of the warships here during the ma
val review had "A young parrot for pet
housed in Il gorgeous big cage. The bird
was the successor of several that had oc-
cupied the same cage during Il stay at a
tropical port. The owners seemed to be
unfortunate with their pets, which lived
onlya short time. The one they brought
here, which had stood the voyage we'll,
died soon after the ship arrived in port.
Tho men took the cage ashore and got
some other kind of bird. That also soon
died, and so did four or five others in
succession within Il few weeks
Finally the officers noticed the great
mortality of pet birds, us they had also
noticed the great frequency with which
tho joint owners of these pets got mys-
teriously drunk aboard ship. 4 suspi-
cion dawned upon them, and they seized
the birdcage. They found it had a false
bottom, with capacity for several
quarts Of whisky, and also HAT the food
tins and even the thick were hol-
low. The men had killed their cheap
pet when other schemes for obtaining
liquor were not available, and taking
the cage ashore for another came back
with new bird and half a gallon or SO
of whiSky.-New York Sun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
ON WOMAN.
Some Things to Provo That She Is Variable
| AZ tho Winds.

some Things to Prove That She Is Variable
AZ tho Winds.
There arc things about the feminine char
acter which completely battle my somewhat
frivolous intellect.
They are only little things, but they are
more puzzling to me than the doctrine of
supralapsarian prcterition or the theory Of
preadamite existence.
For instance, why does a girl always
want glass of ice water at the most in
convenient times and places?
why does she want the nearest window
opened if it is closed and closed if it is open?
why does she keep you waiting three
quarters of an hour in the parlor, and then
put on her gloves in the street?
why does she go to dance with n man
she doesn't care for and rely on shaking
him after she gets there? Why doesn't she
ever choose the right man for her escort2
why does she never discover that a man
is perfectly lovely" until he has married
some other girl.
Why does she never want to walk ON the
turf until She sees the sign, "Keep OFF the
Grass And why does the warning, "Do
Not Pick tho Flowers Immediately start
her To gathering bouquet?
by docs She always admire the man
you particularly loath?
Why does she act babyishly silly when you
want her to he practical, and sternly practi-
cal at times when you could not only par
don but gladly welcome Il little exhibition
OF fond foolishness on her part?
Why does she refuse your invitation ia
an after theater supper when you are flush
and accept with alacrity when you are IRE.
duced to $3?''
Why does she come and sit ali over you
In the horse car, if she doesn't know you,
and then insist in Keeping three feet away
from you on the parlor sofa after you be-
come acquainted?
These problems are, as have said before,
too much for me. Perhaps they have all
been thought out by some eminent philoso-
pher, but doubt it.
L believe they form a valuable addition to
the doctrine of the unknowable as eluci-
dated by Mr.. Herbert Spencer Puck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06

The kid WAS taking his first lessons in
arithmetic.
III you eat one apple now and one 10 min
utes later, what will that make?" asked
the teacher.
"Two," responded the young mathemati-
clan.
Then If you eat two more, what will
that maker"
-Four"
Then three more, what will that makef"
The boy hesitated moment.
Green or ripe?" he inquired
What difference is thats" asked the
teacher in some surprise.
IA good deal" responded the boy. "If
they're green, three more'll make me have
pain. "-Detroit Free Press
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06

"A SIGNIFICANT letter has been received
by the people representing the new rail.
road movement in this city which only
carries out point maintained in talk
ing up tnis project, that with the intro
duction OF competing line into Roa.
noke new manufactures would be at
tracted mere and become some OF the
permanent affairs OF the city. The
writer whose name we are not vet at
liberty 10 make public, expresses his
interest in the movement and gives
ample assurance that he will 10
cate his establishment here should
the railroad project be put through.
There is undoubtedly a great
deal OF interest being manifested
by the outside world in this scheme. AZ
the NUM- Der of letters received and thu
newspaper comments would 90 to show.
and,swith the large sums of monsv
now lying idle in the financial centers
with people looking about for invest.
ments, it would seem probable that
Roanoke could present just such in
ducenents as are being demanded. The
new railroad is just what is wanted TO
turn the tide of industry in this direc-
tion' and the sooner we take advantage
OF the present condition of affairs to
open these gates, the sooner will come
the prosperous times which are so much
needed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06

HARRY SMYTHE, of Graham, Va, as
made most favorable impression upon
the officials and people of Hayti by his
distinguished air and agreeable per-
sonali,y, and 1T is evident that he has
begun mis- career as minister resident
and consul general TO the black repub.
lie under suspicious circumstances. AID.
vices 10 Mondays New York Herald tell
OF the gracious words extended by
President Hippolyte to the new minister
upon The presentation of his credentials
and Mr. Smyshe's able reply, in which
ne apt!y states that he is happy to
represent nation which is so complete
from the point of view of it's own terri
tory that it socks neither by alliance
nor cong uest any acquisition of terri
tory
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
THE ROANOKE TIMEs WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1sas.

the Secretary of State declining the
position rendered him. The letter
which with the reply Of the President
and Mr.. Van Aliens subsequent answer
was not made public until Sunday,
although the correspondence took place
several days previous.
Mr.. Van Allen finds, as he says, that
he is placed In false position with
reference to the Office and the accept
ance Of it would make it appear that he
was willing for the sake OF personal
qualification to disceedit in the minds Of
many the political party to which he
is attached and to bring undeserved re-
buke upon the administration which
has honored him and whose success he
earnestly desires. He makes but ono
answer to the public charges made
against his appointment, reply TO
the statement that he had received the
appointment in return for contribution
of $4,000 TO the Democratic campaign
fund, and in this reply he explains as his
reason for contributing to the fund, not
$50, 900 but considerable amount, that
he believed that continuance OF Re-
publican supremacy would be not only
hindrance to national progress but in
time positive menace to the success Of
popular government, and he was. as he
states, impelled by both patriotic and
selfish reasons, in as much as he had
large interests at stake, to aid the Dem
ocratic cause.
President Cleveland's reply is gracious
and solicitous that ne should reconsider
this conclusion, which Mr.. Van Allen
says he reached after long and deliber-
ate thought. The President still insists
that he should accept the honorable
office and vindicate by the discharge OF
the duties, the wisdom and propriety OF
his selection. Mr.. Van Aliens subse.
quent ans wer is terse and respectful but
is emphatic in the statement that ne
cannot invite further Misrepresentation
generosity.
The declination is manly, solf-re-
specting and honorable; it is thoughtful
of the miniStra tons welfare, and ne
satisfactorily settles in the eye OF the
public matter which brought home to
the party too nc UGH, perhaps, unfounded
criticism, but, nevertheless, an inclina-
ton to link the appointment by the
President too closely with the appoint,
ment to a cabinet position Of John
Wanamaker for his S2OO,OO0 contribu-
ton to the Harrison campaign fund.
While it is believed that Mr.. Van Allen
could have ably represented this
Government at the court Of Rome, it is,
perhaps, just as we'll that his declina-
ton has been made. Public greatness
and the reward from the people should
come not to men noted for their money.
but to men who by their brains have
rendered themselves famous and worthy
of patronage.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06

Chattanooga Times: Iron has ad-
vance6 so cents a ton in the Southern
quotations. The tendency is every
where toward better prices for standard
products, and the industries are resum-
ing. One furnace in Tennessee and
and three in Alabama will be blown in
by the arst OF January to meet the
improved demand for iron. If every
body will cease anticipating evil and
bowling about calamity to come in the
far OF future the country will soon be
going ahead; labor will be fully ON
ployed, manufacturers, prosperous,
merchants, ditto. We should all fall
into the procession, trying to get at the
head OF it if possible.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06

IF there is one city in the county that
has prospered during the past season.
and we have no doubt but what there
are many, that city is Chicago. And yet
in spite Of the millions spent there by
Worlds Fair visitors, there are now
evident signs of great distress among
the poorer classes. A heartrending
spectacle is witnessed now almoso daily
when the crowds of famishing cluster
about the door of the county agent, who
has charge of the distribution OF provi-
sions and clothing to the poor
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
ROANOKE, VA. DECEMBER 6, 1898

WOMEN, suffragists have won over one
State atleast in their desire to do as m en-
do, and vote on election day. The governor
OF Colorado, in accordance with the
6,347 majority votes for woman's suffrage,
as shown bJ the State board of can
vassers' figures, has issued proclama-
ton giving women the right to vote at
all elections in the State.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
The Object Partly Affirmed.

Kiljordan giving it a vigorous kick)-
Boy, this is the third morning I've seen
that old rubber boot lying on the sidewalk
at this corner What's your idea i'll keep
ing 1t there anyhow?
Boot black amt got nothin TO do with
1t. The Teller wot runs this grocry store is
keepin tab Oh that boot. lie says he's gon
to find out how many tlurn fools kicks it
in one week. Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06

Or Of the New York police inspec-
tors has objected to the dance which
created SO much interest in the street of
Cairo in the Midway Plaisance and eau.
toned the management OF the Little
World Fair now running in Gotham to
discontinue 1T. Is it possible that New
York is trying to snow thai it is more
moral city than its Western rival?
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
Getting It OTHis Mind.

Now, John, she said persuasively, "you
will try to do those few errands for me
when you get down town"
"Yes, indced,' he replied.
Don't put them off"
NO. l make it rule now, when prom
Use TO do anything for you, to get it off my
mind as quickly as possible
Yes she answered, with gentleness
that relieved the sarcasm, you do-by for
getting Washington Star.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06

eowells American Newspaper Direo-
..ry For 1891 puts the circulation OF THE
@,,ANOKE TIMES above that OF any
o.hsr paper I'm Southwest Virginia, and ut
-s~rs than that OF all the othor papers OF
SsAnOke combined,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
Knew Him at Once.

Bond-Do you know that mann He is u
typical millionaire
The Waiter-I dunno him. sab, but you's
right. His limit Is or dime, Brooklyn Life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
Tho Dear Child.

Little Mabel-Ethel must think you're
lots better than any of her other beauX.
Mr.. Spoonaway (gratified and blushing)-
Why, dear:
Little Mabel-Because she lets me stay
in the room when you call, an she don't
when the others call.-Chicago Record.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
VAN ALIENS DECLrNAr,oN

}. j. Van Allen, the Newport, R. l.,
millionaire, appointed by President
Cleveland as minister to Italy, has
written manfully-expressed lotter to
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
The Way Thoy DO.

Papa won't buy me bow wowp' cried
the little daughter of n very rich man.
Don't cry, DEAR" said the mother sooth.
ingly. when you ore grown, he will buy
you a puppy with a title. "~-Detroit Free
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-06
No Chance For Tommy.

Visitor (at dinner)-Aren't you going to
eat any more, Tommy?
Tommy-No'm, l guess not. Mamma
said wasn't to have any If you took it
twice.-Chicago Herald
New-York tribune., 1893-12-02
East Houston-st.: Fannie Streiker and Frankia
Iabeatue. Of No. 81 East Fourth-st., and HefinSx
Meyer the proprietor, and Ellen ~Hedgeback. =
waitress, Of No. Y East Fourth-st. =
ANXIOUS TO FIGHT AGAINST TAMMAyY
INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS WHO ARE FORMING
AN ORGANIZATION TO JOIN IN THE
WARFARE

INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS WHO ARE FORMING
AN ORGANIZATION TO JOIN IN THE
WARFARE.
meeting of independent Democrats took place
at the Holland House last Sunday evening az
which the necessity for thorough organization
against Tammany Hall discussed There were
present Major J. II. McNuty Of the New-York
Coffee Exchange ex-presdent OF the Harlem Demo.
cratic Club; ex-Sherfm James OBrien. Andrew d.
Parker ex-Ass!staBt District-Attorney: ex-senator
Francis NJ. Bixby eX-Alderman DufYy and sew.
eral others The situation talked over, ana
II was decided to invite other Democrats who were
willing to lend a helping hand In the cause Of
redeeming the city from Tammany rule to take
part in the formation Of a straight-out Ant-Tam-
many organization.
The meeting was fixed for last evening. About
fifty Democrats assembled at the Holland House
and organized by electing J. M. Monks. the well.
head who was the independent Democratic candi.
date for Assembly In the \Ith District secretary.
BESIDES Major McNulty. ex-Sherih O 'Bren anl
iangbein. Peter Masterson ex- Deputy y-Shern James
Fay and Timothy Shea were among the men who
took part. Ex~SenatOrs Bxby and Lang0ein Er.
Shea and the chairman Of the meeting. Mr.: Monks.
made ringing speeches In Remuneration or the meth
ods OF Tammany and the way In which the pres
ent CITY government Is conducted. Ex-senator Bixoy
said that people might feel assured OF the nomi.
nation of a decent Democratic city ana county
ticket next year. ,
of five from each Assembly district and proceed
at once to establish organizations IN the several
districts OF the city. The chairman VIII prepare
the lists, and the general committee wiz PROBABLY
meet al the ST. Cloud Hotel next Thursday even:
ing A committee was appointed to secure hall
for permanent headquarters.
New-York tribune., 1893-12-02

XEw-ENGLAND TARIFF REFORMERS HAIL WITH
Joy THE WILSON BILL.

NEw-ENGLAND TARIFF REFORMERS HAIL WITH
JOY THE WILSON BILL.
Boston Dec Lover 100 members attended the
monthly dinner Of the New England Tariff Reform
League at the United States Hotel this evening
Henry L. Pierce the president, presided. Among
those present were John f. Russell George Freder-
ick Williams. Edward Atkinson, Robert Treat
Paine. Charles r. Goldman. William Lloyd Garr-
son Osborn Howes jr.; Henry Faxon and T.. ii.
Clement Editor Of THE Boston Transcript" In
his opening address. President Pierce said that the
obligation to reform the tariff placed upon the
Democratic party by the election Of 1892 was just
as binding to-day as ever and must be fulfilled.
He introduced as the speaker OF the evening. Con-
xressman Michael D. Harter. OF Ohio. who was
received with great enthusiasm. Mr.. Harter spoke
Tor over hour the present situation, !ohn
- Russell was the next speaker. He said that he
was on the stump in 1876 and 1881 during the bus-
ness depression of those times. and he was
never so unpatriotic as TO attribute those
depressions to the Administration In power
ia his recent speech. that the present
conditions In the business world were cleveland
conditions. and his attributng OF :he same 10 ,he
Democratic Administration were not only unPatri.
otic, but incendiary and worthy OF the strongest
condemnation. ~ .,. .o
unanimously adopted. The spirit Of the resolutions
may be judged by this one:
THE New-England Tariff Reform League ap-
proves the Tarin bill prepared by the Committee
on WAYS and Means Of the National House OF tep.
resentatves as decided step in the direction OF
principles which this league was organized 10 pro-
New-York tribune., 1893-12-02
A BRITE ELEV1TOR BOY.
AT THE RISK OF HIS LIFE HE SAVES sEvERAn
WOMEN FROM FIERY DEATH.

AT THE RISK OF HIS LIFE HE SAVES sEvERAr
WOMEN FROM FIERY DEATH.
Chicago Dec. Fire started at o'clock this
morning in the Haymarket Theatre Building. Nos.
&c, % ,co West Madison-st the main thoroughfaro
Of the most populous side OF Chicago' IL proves
one OF the worst fires which the Fire Department.
has had TO contend with for many years. on acc
count OF the freezing weather. which caused delay
In getting all the streams to play on the burning
structure The front part OF the building, whieh u
occupied by stores. saloons and the ofices OF
doctors dentists. photographers, reai-esta'e aseS
and Jewellers. was completely ruined. The fre-wah,
which separates the theatre proper from the irons
Of the building saved 1t from destruction. The 'oss
,o the theatre will not exceed Ecoo. II Is ests' ,
mated that the loss on the building and contents
will amount to $4,000 The total insurance Is VIZ
200 on the building and theatre. $500 being places
on the former. The flames were discovered oy .hS
janitor in the portrait frame room OF W. H. "oo~r
ing in the rear of the fourth floor ,,>i. ..,.6
The elevator boy. at the FISK OF ms ,its & a, ,Ss
bis car several times from the ground noor 10 ~
top OF the building, and rescued women rom ~, ~
flames, which were eating their way up ~ 70 vrs
shea the wife Of a dentist on the tnru moor, anu
after carrying her In safety TO tne Do.,oi VI ,no %
%rre Sue Employed on the fourth And IA Mol,sSs nSSTs
principally in the studio OF william aunr Ths iSst
% ,ade noon hm was to bring Mr. Morrison
down. but when he had run ms car & 20 '"t into the
floor ne found the flames had broken into III .,,s
elevator shaft and the danger OF burning .ne Iy
forced him to alone He ha got out Cd hs Sv
the fiames Mr.. Morrison escaped by way OF tns.
roof l.. Ar uorr,son.
who had 1900 negatives in his studio all DESTROYER:
The Uaymarket Theatre was opened Septempper
a. 1887 by Thomas keene ana ne Ssrs tbis week
Manager Fair said the company would play IN I'M
Standard Theatre tonight If the Haymarxev n rsss
not be put into condition. !, was Tic o''' ''~
class house the West S.de f.T..t 4
New-York tribune., 1893-12-02
A RELIGIOUS CRANK IN A PRAYER ERnEETING. j.

religious crank disturbed the prayer-meeting
last night at Zion African Methodist Episcopal
Church, No. 357 Bleecker-st The pastor Is the
Rev Josiah Caldwell Soon after the service De-
gan a short and sturdy negro entered and Joined
I'm the praying His voice was soon to be heard
above all the others. and when the disconcerted
church members and their leader ceased the negro
continued 10 shout out crazy celebrations. James
Chase tho sext ton. tried to make the man stop.
but failed. He shouted more loudly than ever.
Finally policeman called IN: VINO 'ooM '"s
man to the Charles-st. police station. . ,
imagined Sergeant fuckers desk was an altar ne
threw himself before II and prayed ferventy After
preat difcuitv he was prevailed upon to tell that
his name was William Edwards. - -.
II have no home and am praying Ior your ior-
eiyrness'' he whined, he WAS chrti.u away W
Bellevue Hospital In straitjacket. t'.'.
New-York tribune., 1893-12-02
LONDON ANARCHISTS DEFIANT.
DETERMINED TO MEET IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE
o.MoRROw-AREEsTs IN sPATN-wATCH-


o.MORROw-AREEsTs IN sPAIN-wATCH-
ING TIE BELGIAN FRONTIER.
rondon Dec 1.-The Anarchists of the extreme
group have decided to defy the Home Secretary
and the police and, despite all orders to the con-
trarv TO meet In Trafalgar Square on Sunday.
Among fhe leaflets which they have ready for
distrbution is n manifesto purpOrting 10 come
from French soldiers. The manifesto is neither
signed nor dated. One OF its typical declarations
is: 1--WE never will march against the proietarans'
If ordered to fire upon them we VIII turn our
guns ,lpon the we-dressed scoundrels commanding
U.S.
A dispatch to the Central News" from Cadiz
says that the cruiser Navarro sailed from that
port last night IL is believed that she Is 10 con-
yey ninety eight Anarchists from Barcelona to the
Spanish penal settlement on the Island or FER
nandc Po ,,. - -.
rested yesterday at Tarashu and were brought TO
Barcelona for examination. The police maIe
raid on an Anarchist haunt In NaliadoHu on
Wednesday and seized many documents contain
ing instruction TO Anarchists. At,
raid on Anarchists at Valladolid several mem
bers Of the gang which has been melting 10 OUT
rage. Among those arrested was the noted Ahar-
chist Alonzo ,,
Brussels, Dec. IA Gordon Of French and Ger
man police has been formed on the Belgian IRON
tiers to watch for Anarchists. 500 OF whom are
known to be In Belgium International measures
for the suppression OF Anarchists are approved by
the Belgian Government.
paris. Dec 1.-The ''Soleir' says that two Ger
been arrested at Bourges. Capital OF the Depart
ment OF Cher.