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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
FLOWER ANO TREE.

The vote of the school children of Wis.
consin for state tree resulted in the choice
Of the maple.
More roses are grown in the pretty New
Jersey village Madison than anywhere else
In the United States.
One Of the best parlor plants for winter
blooming is the primrose especially the
double varieties. which are exceedingly
horiferous. They are easy of cultivation.
The best winter protection for half hardy
trees or shrubs is to tie the branches togeth.
er and sew or tie around one thickness of
burlapping or other material which will al
low free circulation of air around the
plant.
Chrysanthemums are becoming every
year more popular in Paris, and the annual
show of them has very much improved,
though 1t does not yet equal in magnfi-
cence the displays Of the same flower in
London.
Three Of the largest japanese naples in
the country are now standing in Prospect
park, Brooklyn. They are said to be among
the first of these trees sent here by the late
Thomas Hogg, and are now, perhaps 86 feet
high, with corresponding trunk crcum.
ference
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

Mr.. II. OF CasS avenue was awak ened from
his early morning slumbers by IA vigorous
shake from his wife
Get up, Mr.. H., quickl Burglars have
been i'll the house and taken all the silver"
"All, did YOU say?" inquired Mr.. H., with
much interest
Yes, everything is stolen, and you must
hurry to the police"
Are the souvenir spoons gonef asked
Mr.. H., with bated breath.
Eyes, every one of them"
THANK heavcn!' and with this pious ad-
Duration Mr.. II. resumed his slumbers.-
Detroit Free Press
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Acyclone Behind the Footiiehts.

THERE are five special features in the
way of scenic and mechanical effects in
Lincoln j.. Carter's new production,
The Tornado" and many plays have
starred as their sole great trium phi"
an effect which did no. compare to any
of these five. The scene Of Tho Tor
nado" in the first act, the collision Of
Two great ocean liners in the second
act, the half dozen sailors on the yard
arm of swaying mast furling a
monster sail at dizzy height above the
deck of ship in the very teeth of a
furious gale, also feature of the
second act. The night scene of Chicago
Harbor, showing with accuracy the
famous Masonic temple, the Auditorium,
the Randolph street viaduct and Chi
cago's vast water front, in the third act;
the dissecting room in medical college
in the fourth act, and the beautiful
autumn setting OF the fifth act, all go
to make the most deliberately staged
production of melodrama ever seen in
America. Lincoln J. Carter and 1.-The
Tornado" are hugo success, and should
find large audience awaiting them at
the Academy OF Music on the evening OF
Tuesday, January 9.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
TUE LILIpurlANs COMING.
Rare Treat In Store for tre Patrous of tn
Academy of Music.

Rare Treat In Store for tr o Patrons of the
Academy of Music.
You have been waiting for a novelty
in the amusement line for long time
Well, now, hero it is, and it is, beyond
doubt, the greatest novelty now before
the public. We refer to Mrs General
Tom Thumbs company Of midget per-
formers who appear at the Academy of
Music next Monday, matinoe and night.
They are the smallest people in the
world, with the smallest ponies and
smallest carriage, with the smallest
coachman, and supported throughout
the play by the smallest actors; making
in all the largest attraction on the stage
today. This company has appeared be-
fore the nobility and crowned heads of
Europe and is now on q tour around the
world, which will positively be the final
one for Mrs Gen'l. Tom Thumb, the
most noted little lady that ever lived.
She will appear at every performance in
her tiny carriage arrayed in brilliant
costumes from Worth's and wearing
sos 600 worth of diamonds, among which
is the necklace valued at $4,000 pre-.
sented to her by her majesty, Queen
Victoria Read what the Chicago Herald
says:
AltoCetner the entertainment was
not only novel and unlike other enter
tainments, but it possessed much real
merit There was not dull part nor
dreary scene during the entire even
ing. Pure in tone. elevated in char
acter, it was among the very best OF the
season and afforded treat for our
people seldom enjoyed. Especially
was it appreciated and enjoyed by the
children. The quaint little people ap-
peared particularly strange and funny
to their eyes, and it will be long time
before they cease to talk Of the wonder
full troupe of little folks"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
MARION MUSINGS.

MARION, Va, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Mary c.
Richardson, wife of Robert II. Rich ard
son, died on Decemb Der Goth, at her resi-
dence in Marion, Va. Her maiden name
was Gannoway. She was a member Of
the Methodist Church, and an earnest
Christian woman, great though patient
sufferer, never murmuring or repining
at her providential allotment.
A man by the name of Smith, while
hunting on Staley's Creek near town,
was accidently shot yesterday. His
wounds are not severe, however, and it
is thought he will soon DO we'll
Mrs. Hense =. Copenhaver, whose
maiden name was Miller, died suddenly
OF pneumonia last Sunday night, and
will BIO buried at lIbenizer Church near
her home this evening at 3 o'clock.
c. l.. Gollehorn, Of Roanoke, is in
town visiting friends and relatives
The ODD Fellows will give an oyster
supper at their hall Friday evening
next. An enjoyable time is expected.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Impressed with the New South.

BosroN, Dec. Ex-Governor Russell
this morning received very interest
ing report Of the Farmers National
Congress, which was recently held at
Savannah. 1t came from Hon. Daniel
Needham, OF Groton, president of the
New England Agricultural Association,
delegated by Governor Russell to repre-
sent Massachusetts at the congress.
Mr.. Needham was deeply impressed
by his visit ID the South and the kind v
spirit manifested there toward the visi-
tors from the North and the other parts
OF the union. The congress was com.
plete success.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.
The Order of Bachelors Entertain Their
Lady Friends.

The Order of Bachelors Entertain Their
Lady Friends.
The Order of Bachelors in connection
with the Young Mems Institute, No.
1913, entertained their lady friends last
night at their fine hall on jefferson
street. Invitations wore issued only to
members and their lady friends. An
entertaining programme was rendered,
after which candidate was initiated
into the order, much 10 the amusement
Of the ladies Refreshments were
served in abundance and various games
were INDUCED in until a la.e hour,
when all departed highly pleased with
the evenings entertainment. Follow
Ing is the programme:
Opening chorus. .......... GLORY to God -
Address of welcome by the president.
Mrs. viii a. Carr.
Reading.. Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures -
Mr.. Clarence Coleman.
''' ''"' ~ Miss Nellie Manning. OF OF"
Recitation. $50. The Dcacons Match -
Miss Mamie Malone
Song. ........ You Gave Nc Your Love -
Jack Comerford
Defamation "Clarcncc's Dream.
Song....... Observation-Disclosures" 1.-The Irish Jubilee =
l.. l.. Edwards.
Recita ion .......... ....."B,rbara Fritchic.' =
J.J. Quinn.
Soprano solo,. Fly Forth Oh, Gentle Dove -
Miss Mary Carr.
Quartz Come Where the Lilys loom =
Misses Nellie Manning, Mary Carr Mcssrs. j.
Comcrford, Will a. Carr.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

Washington Post: He were callous
sceptic indeed, however much disposed
to look upon the story OF Bethlehem as
romance, and however little disposed
to accept any plan Of salvation but his
own, who cannot readily comprehend
how naturally the religious and secular
observance of Christmas have become
associated, and why it is that the halo Of
humanity, as we'll as that of divinity,
surrounds the cradle in the manger.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

THE train robbers are getting in their
work again, and causing a little excite
n ent for the trainmen, but fortunately
resulting unprodtably to the desper-
ADDE'S. Where is that bill that was
introduced in one Of the branches OF
Congress during the special session q
short time ago by which train robbery
was to be included among the crimes
punishable by the Federal authorities?
1t is very evident that it should be
revived and passed with an idea of
putting stop, in so far as it is possible,
TO this nefarious business
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Why They Moved,

Dukane-You must come and see us at
our new location.
Gaswell-Have you moved again so sooni
Eyes"
How is that? thought you were de
Lighted with your house"
$50 we were"
What was the trouble then?"
1T didn't suit the hired girl. "-Pittsburg
acknowledgement.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
THE FIGHT WILL RE IN The SENATE.

THE FIGHT WILL BE IN THE SENATE
The opponents OF the Wilson bill will,
1t is said, make their fight in the
Senate, and free coal will be the point
upon which they will take their stand
But as far as can be ascertained, it is
the Republicans who are making the
moves in this matter. They believe
that more Democratic Senators can be
enlisted in fight to keep coal on the
dutlab.e list than in support OF any
other single proposition. They count
upon the assistance OF Morgan and
Pugh, of Alabama: Colquit, of Georgia,
and Faulkner and Camden OF West
Virginia. for assistance in voting down
the measure.
II these votes can DO mustered IT, 10
Claimed that coal cannot be placed on
the free list. The Virginia delegation
in the Senate have made no avowal of
the course they propose to pursue. We
trust in this instance their efforts will
not be exerted in antagonisrn to the
interests Of their constituents.
The Congressman, too, are hearing
considerable about the syndic tie known
as the Dominion Coal Company, which
upon examination dissolves itself into
syndicate with brother of cx-Secre-
tasy Whitney at its head, and as alleged
with heavy stockholders, who are close
friends of the administration. 1t is
being argued there very strongly that
free coal would result in a gigantic
trust, and that the American product
would be at tho complete mercy of this
trust. However true this NAV be the
Dominion Coal Company's interests
loom up too big to not inspire serious
forebodings, and it leads directly In TO
the question which the Richmond
Times has recently suggested: "Isn't
the tariff bill huge piece of jobberyq"
The Democrats II they join issues
with the Republicans against free coal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

SENATOR CoCKRELI.'s bill appropriat-
ing $4,000 for the promotion Of aerial
navigation to anybody who shall, be-
fore January l, 1896, construct a vessel
capable of safely navigating the air at
speed of thirty miles an hour, and OF
carrying passengers and freight to the
amount of five tons, is doubtless beauti-
full of intention, but a joint resolution
of Congress dec airing that gravitatio
shall be and hereby is abolished would
be moro to the point New York Sun
Yes, but by that you would take
away good deal OF the pleasure for
the by-standers in seeing some of those
high minded and high-nying citizens
fall with dull thud.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
THE ROANOKE TIMES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1s 1898.

Will have to guard against conceding
too much to them upon the other pro
visions OF the bill. A tariff revision
whereby vast changes can DO made
without serious injury to only those who
have reaped the benefits OF public
steal, is what the people demand.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

The Princess Colonna, nee Miss Mackay,
adopted daughter of John w. Mackay, the
American millionaire, has left her husband,
the prince leaving him with nothing but
his title to solace him. But under the
French law the impecunious prince can
share his wife's estate. and the bonanza
king will have the honor OF supporting a
prince for the remainder of his days.-Mont,
real SteT.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

In bottling pickles or catsup, boil the
corks, and while hot yon can press them in
the bottles. and when cold they are sealed
tightly.
large rug of linen crash placed under
the sewing machine will catch threads.
clippings and cuttings and save deal of
sweeping and busting
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Important Secret Lost to the World.

PHoENINvILLE, Pa, Dec. 27.-Paul
Schwartz, proprietor OF the American
Metallurgical Works, died from pneu-
monia to-day. He was the only living
hode of chemical secret for making
chop high grade steel and the secret
dies with him
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
A Plant From the Sahara.

First Camel Shaking the sand out of his
eycs)-Siroccos come pretty often here.
Second Camel (sadly)-Yes, but It's long
time between drinks.-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
ROANOKE, VA, DECEMBER IS, 1898.

LAS free trade is impossible, some pro.
lection is inevitable. II any section is
to be sacrificed it ought not to be the
South. He is poor patriot who makes
scapegoat of his own country. Gen
eral Wheeler in the Manufacturers
Record.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Vice Xersn.

Have you been taking in the fair?"
asked the man with the napkin tucked I'M
der his chin.
YES" said the man who was drinking
coffee out of his saucer; i've been taking
It all in except the Midway" Qn whis-
peri "That's been taking Inc in."-Chicago
Tribune
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
Quite Right.

What is the best kind of paper to use In
making kitc!"
"Well. l should say fly paper New
York Press
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28
CURIOUS CULLlNGS.

A figure in flowing white garments and
flowing black hair floats through Eureka
valley, Cal.
The specter of mastif appears In the
Merriwether family Of Mississippi when
any of its members are about to die.
An English officer, being hypnotized In
South Africa, began to speak in Welsh,
which he had known as child, but forgot
ten for 90 years
A poor old man in a country village had
been in the habit of receiving from the
parson OF the parish pint of milk daily
At his death the old man left will, in
which he bequeathed the daily pint of milk
TO his brother
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

,:ovsN's American Newspaper Diroo-
-.<s for 1891 puts the circulation of THE
tijASOKE TIMES above that of any
s,sS paper In Southwost Virginia. and at
W than that OF all the othor papers of
y snoke combined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

LADIES, if want pure, delicate soap
for the complexion, Druggists will al
ways recommend Johnson's Oriental
Medicinal Toilet Soap. Christian IL
Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

Prominent Lynchburg Merchant Dead.
LYNCHBURG, Dec. 27.-Sigmund Levi,
junior member Of the we'll known dry
goods firm of d. Moses & Co., Of this
city, died to night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

Neuralgia of the feet and limbs can be
cured by bathing night and morning with
salt and water as hot as can be borne.
When taken OUT rub the feet briskly With
@ coarse towel
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

THH TIMES can De found regularly on
ale ut the following places:
Roanoke, Va.-Hotels Roanoke and
Ponce de Leon, M. l.. Smith, w. Frank
Carr, Terry Building, Elks' News Stand
ga Salem Avenue. R. Goldstein, Jefferson
street.
Bristol Tenn.-Hamner and Sullivan.
Pecabontas, Ve.-PocahOntas Inn.
Radford, Va.-Radtord News Depot.
east Radford, Vs.-Radford News
Depot.
Salem, Va.-F. a. Love'OClS.
Wytheville, Va.-E. b. Bailey.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-28

Entered at the postoficc at Roanoke as second
lass matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-10

raised for Brunswick alone, but for
Brunswick and the Sea Islands. This
was our announcement"
Brunswick based her withdrawal of the
appeal for aid on the assurance OF Dr.
Bowen. IN the presence Of the Relief
Committee. Surgeon Murray and the
Morning News correspondent that the
portion Oh the New YORK relief train
intended for Brunswick, would consist
OF ten carloads Of provisions and sup
plies, among them being 1880 blankets.
With this amount Of supplies assured
by a staff correspondent. Brunswick did
not believe It just so receive any more
contributions from the country at large.
For what has already been sent and is
en- route she Is thankful and apprecia-
tive. Her people will not again appeal
for aid. but win endeavor 20 distribute
the charitable gifts from generous
public I'm q manner 90 permit no suner-
ing. The gentleman quoted to-day re-
gardiug the "Woodmeu OF the World
matter. says an error was made by the
correspondent in stating that he could
get no health certificate. He says that
he can get a health certificate, and be
reinstated by the lodge, but the amount
assessed for reinstating members Is so
large. that abandonment OF the entire
scheme would be better for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-10

ridge OF Ark, Bynum. and Montgomery
were present. The conference lasted some
time IT is generally understood az the
Treasury Department that no material
changes will be made In the Internal
revenue schedule. exc pt TO Increase the
duty on whiskey. put on duty on crude
and refined sugar. do away entirely with
the bounty on sugar, which this year
foots I'd nearly 100000 IN fact this
last item will be omitted, it Is said. from
the estimates sent to Congress by Sec
retary Carlisle.
National Democratic Committeeman
Wall, Of Wisconsin, subsequently saw Sec
retary Carlisle to-day. during which he
took occasion 10 protest against the new
tariff bill increasing the internal revenue
tax on beer. He was also opposed 10
reducing the custom duty on imported
Canadian lumber.
Secretary Carlisle has begun the prepa-
ration OF ~ annual report TO Congress.
and il Is announced officially that from
now on until the report is completed he
will DENY himself 10 all callers on ordi-
nary Department business. lie viii sec
only those who have made previous en-
eagements. or those whose business IS Of
such q character as cannot be transacted
with one Of his assistant secretaries. This
rule. II is said. win apply 10 senators
and con1ressmen alike. The Secretary
duds that this course Is absolutely ncces-
sary in order TO enable him to complete
his annual report in time 10 present It
10 Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-10
sEYryrY-E1eHr cHIIDREN.
Two Fathers blessed with This Number
OF Vov. an Girls.

Two Fathers Hiesssd with This Number
OF Boys an Girls.
BRISTOL, Nov 9.-Special-four cor
respondent has just run across the rec
ords OF two families that are SO much
out Of the usual order that they are
worthy of note.
ME Rev. Asa Routh Is a Baptist preach
er who resides AZ Piney Flats. Tenn
few miles west Of this place. lie ls
eorv old gentleman Of seventy or mere
abouts, and is living with his secoha VIZ VIZ
Thev rejoice ia the ownership OF thlrg :
tlree children. all OF them liying' ana
most OF them big enongh 30 take care Oh
themselves. Mr. Routh Is an active Flsol
Gus man and flis several appointments
regularly. Barring a slight Deafness ne
shows very little sign OF old age Ills
little family IS nearly equally dlVlden
as 10 sex. there being seventeen boys ana
sixteen girls. WI,
Tbe second is the family OF Moses VIII
lfaus a colored brother, who hVes on d
farm near Fayetteville, ". G. lie Is SIX
tv-dve. aud can still make a mana at
corn-snucking or n hoe-doWn' lie mas hl'
second wife, and has no FEWER Ihah iVrty
five children who CALL him papa OF udu'
nv his first wife he had tWenty-three,
tyyentv of them girls and three boys. by
his Second spouse ne became the father
~ twenty girls again, but only two boys
thts tirne lie saws he thinks he has some
where about forty or fifty grandchildreh'
This country is noted for It's large ram
uies especially in the country ulsulcls,
but il would perhaps be difhcult 10 @ tilu
Two that couid match these, where Two
fathers claim the paternity OF seventy
eight children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-10
41LDNAx on rHE WAR ram.
Tries to Preveut the sale of Rice Beer, and
GETS Into Trouble.

WASHINGTON, p. c., Nov. "A spe-
cial to the Post from Columbia, S. c.,
says:
There came near being boodshed at
the State Fair grounds to-day, while the
fair was In progress, on account Of the
attempt OF Governor Tillman 70 prevent
U. s. Meetz from selling rice beer.
Meetz killed a trial justice here several
years ago. and IS n determined man and
a dead shot. Everybody momentarily ex-
Dectod shooting to commence, but 1t ap-
reared that the State constables were not
anxious to be perforated with bullets.
When fhe Governor heard that Meetz
was selling beer, l. went 10 the grounds
and commanded him 10 stop. Meetz re-
fused, and said that TO man should ar
rest him without a warrant, the Gov
ernor holding that no warrant was neces-
sarv under the dispensary law. Meetz
used plain words, showing no great re-
sDect for the Governor. The Governor
summoned a posse, some Of whom were
penitentiary guards. under the captain OF
the guards. The Governor was in n white
heat and declared that Meetz should be
stopped IL IL took all the militia In the
city to do 1t. He told the men TO get
their guns and to shoot II necessary.
While Meetz was away from his stand
tine constables arrested two Of his men
and were about 10 arrest third when
Neetz appeared and chased them out Of
mis- stand lie then told them that he
would shoot Il anyone attempted to ar
rest him. or come In his place without
warrant. The constabulary succumbed
10 his warl.ke words, and went back to
confer with the Governor and the as
distant attorney general and his other
advisors. who were gathered not far away.
Meetz drew the dead line, swore that he
would sell until his stock gave out, when
he did. After the Governor had devoted
seven hours 10 the matter, this evening
Meets accepted @arrant from city
trial Justice. and VIZ give bond to-mor-
row He said he would sell again to-
,,,orroV, biit az the intercession Of the
fair authorities ne wf desist.
The Governor holes that his action Is, Is
outlawry. aud 1t may be that ne viii
fake further action. There was great ex-
element among the thousands OF persons
gathered at the fair.