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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
GIRDLING THE GLOBE.
A FLEET or FLOATING PALACES
WILL MAKEA LON0 JOURNEY.
MiIlIonaires Soon to Mako Trip Around
the WorId-The yanderbiits VIII Lead
Ward McAllister Also to Go.

During the last week in September
fleet OF palatlal pleasure steamers
will leave Neg York harbor for voy-
ago around the world. In many ways
this will be the most remarkable pleas
ure tourney ever made by the men OF
millions Of America one OF the harbors
ir which this fleet of money kings
yachts will anchor, after crossing the
Atlantic at railroad train speed. will be
Palos. the port Columbus sailed from
400 years ago to discover the land that
has enriched the new Croesuses. At
the head of the feet Of milliOnaires'
Yachts VIII be the Valiant. William X.
Vanderbilts new queen OF the seas.
The ether vessels in tn fleet will be the
White Lodge. Lord Arlington Baird's
handsomely appointed yacht recently
purchased by ogden 9oelet; FREDERICK
W. Vanderbilt's costly and speedy craft
Conoueror; Lloyd Phoenix's new auXil-
iary steamer Intrepid James Gordon
BENEFITS Namoune, and Commodore
F1brides r. Gsrrys Electra, the famous
flagship of the New York Yacht Club.
krcerding to the plans arrarged by
the millionaires named the fleet Of yachts
Qil aret so 10 Er gland and there take on
b. ard a number Of prominent members
OF Fr glish society and nobility whom the
Au.erican n'lliOnaires VIII entertain In
this pleasure jaunt around the world.
There viii be merry parties, but not
large ones, aboard each Of the y1chtH.
Tho pleasure seekers will comprise mem
berg of the Vanderbilt families, on the
Valiant including the Shepard branch or
the family, and their English friends
among whom Will be the Duke 81 Man
chester. the Duchess, and her daughter,
LADY AIoa Montague, who christenc1 VII
liam X. Vandcrbilts yacht at Birkenhead,
Er gland. and afte-ward hoisted the stars
and stripes over her. Elbridge T Gerry
win have for guests the immediate mem
hers Of his family, half dozen relatives
I'm New York and Philadelphia, few
EngIish friends, and he has arranged also
TO take aboard the Duke Of Neragra,
who will accomDsny the money kings as
fer as Bombay. India. This will be
very graceful tribute by the men Of mil
H1rs Of America 10 the descendant OF
Columbus Frederick w Vanderbilt VIII
have half a dozen guests from select
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

Tho Rock-a-By lady from Hushaby street
Comes stealing; comes creeping.
The peoples they hung from her head to
her feet
And each has a dream that is tiny and
fleet
She brngeth her peoples TO you, my
sweet.
When she hndeth you sleeping!
There Is one little dream of a beautiful
drum
"Rub-a-dubi" II goeth;
There is one little dream Of n big sugar
plum,
And. lol taick and fast the other dreams
come
OF popguns that bang and tin tops that
hum,
And trumpet that bloweth!
And dollies peep out OF those wee little
dreams
With laughter and singing;
And boats go a-hoating on silvery streams
And the stars peek boo With their own
misty CLEANS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

Yacht at $4,000 for the six months. His
crew OF sixty men will cost him $500 per
month. and fl VIII cost him 5000 per
month AT a very low estimate 10 run the
boat and 70 provision lt for the crew. MI
VanderbHt's crew viii be we'll taken care
Of All the crews quarters and servants
quarters aboard the Valiant are most
elegantly gotten up with wardrobss' sllVer
havoled mirrors. marble topped wash
stands and all the necessary fittings.
Mr.. Vanderbilts table for his guests VIII
cost a good sized fortune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
AIR BOYS AND GIRLS.
.,,ycrIOys ron THEIR PLEASURE
ND PROFIT.
1osfruciivo as Well as Enjoyable
Reading for the childrcn's Perusai.
Faher ThNe's Letter.
OF Thank YOU"

--as little words. nine letters wide.
..I r.t I.w much these words betide!
1 r..l of though or tenderness
s.l.. Oh thank you" may eXpressF
...- e..t.D with proud disdain.
-..I I'D. tn. heart like frozen rain:
r.. Indifference marks its tone.
- .o. sweet impulse into stone.
rr .r1.l. my little one,
goes 1920 beneath the sun,
.... Marching in nfe's motley ranks,
I'd r.ar blessings To give thanks
-.... q. .-t your Cod for life so fair,
r-f.r... marcios great and rare,
th and strength, for home and
o.
t.si..- care that never enSs.
-..- t.rt ihe ones, whoe'er they be,
r...I kindness unto thee.
r" ..s. you little, pain you less.
Oil. sa..t 81 thank you.' to express.
New York Ledger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
LEVY G. DAVIS.
NEW FALL DRESS GOODS.

Home Spun Suitings-neat and bril-
liant effects at SOC. yard.
Chevlots and Hop Sackings, plain and
fancy weaves at SOC. yard.
52.inch Ladies' Cloths-special values
at Soc. and sl.00 yard.
Double-twilled, extra weight Flannel
Suiung, made expressly for travelling
costumes, at 40c. a yard-real value, 6Oc.
81 inch Fine French Serge, fall shades
at 5Oc a yaid-tbe same grade cannot
De matched for less than Zoe.
4Ginch Henrietta Cloths, 7jc, for the
regular S10O grade.
46-inch WhIp-cords, Toe. and 81 a I'D.
200 remnants Of Worsted Dress Goods
from +, 10 3 yards in length. Among
them will be found some very fine aud
desirable goods. The entire lot viii b
closed out regardless OF value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
looking For a Barber Shop.

signor Leoncavallo. the composer OF the
opera "Pagliacci," once visited England
when be was o struggling music master
eight or nine years ago and tells an anus
ing story Of the results of his ignorance Of
the English language. Being DESTROYS of
getting shaved and failing to discover
BARRIERS shop he entered house bearing
the legend ITO Let" which he read as
"Toilet. London Tit-Bits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
FUTHER TINES LETTER.
The Self Help Club Growing In
Numbers.

The Self Help Club Growing In
Numbers.
Dear Boys and Girls-The interest In the
club IS increasing daily and there have
been four active members added TO the
list. Two very bright girls write me that
they Will return from a summer vacation
this week, and Immediately upon their
return viii subscribe for The Times, Sc
cure their badges and enter the contest
for one Of the five handsome prizes to be
awarded January lst
On next Sunday the competition for the
monthly puzzle prize begins again, you
Will notice that there are two excellent
puzzles contributed this week by a club
n, mber. whose modesty makes him
backward as to sending us an orisinal
composition. trust many Of you viii send
the answer TO these. On Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Thursdays from $3.50 to H:SO
] shall be glad to see any Of you who may
desire to come. Cordially,
YOUR EDITOR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
Doing Her Best.

4. Husband (who has had jumping peu-
ralgla" for two days)-Ugh ] don'tsee why
oh, oh, ohl-we were not born without
teeth Ughl
Wife (soothingly)-If you had only stop
ped to consider 1t, you would not have made
snch remark, dearie, for. you know. we
really were born without tcsth.-Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

And up, UP and up. where the Mother
Moon beams,
The fairies go winning!
Would you dream all these dreams that
are tiny and fleet?
They'll come to you sleeping;
So. shut the two eyes that are weary,
my sweet,
For the Rock-a-By lady from HIshaby
street,
with the poppies that hang from her head
10 her feet,
Comes stealing: comes creeping.
Eugene Field In Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
ORIGINAL PUZZ LES.

Prepared by Dudler Johnston, q Cluf
Member.
No Square Word.
%. A ieguminous evergreen tree.
(2). To stay.
CD. To mature.
(O. A hall for dramatic performances.
o. \ boys name.
No. Diamond.
ID. a consonant.
(0To follow up.
ca. A dangerous rock IN the sea.
%. a reward.
90. A kind Of tree.
CO.. In the place OF.
a. a cOnsonant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03
SILKS!
SILKS!
SILKS I

Foreign and domestic Silks from some
of the most celebrated manufacturers.
Peau de Sole Dress Silks, a GRAND
BARGAIN at Sl.00 yard.
Moscovite silks, the most elegant SILK
material made, ut S1.25, $3.50, and S2.O0
a yard.
Satin Duchess, at Si00-worth sl.s5,
and at 81 25-worth 81 .65.
Satin Rhadamas at Si.0Q, Sl.25 up to
g 90 a yard.
Novelty Dress and Trimming Silks a.
$50. a yard up 10 900.
Evening silSs-plain and fancy weaves
at Sac, SOC, 500. up to 60 90 yard.
over 100 REMNANTS OF 81 KS
marked half their value.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
a TERRIBLE DISASTER
Nearly 1000 Cinnamon Are Destroyed by
Fire.

Nearly 1000 Chinamen Are DESTROYED by
Fire.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan - Tho Canton
correspondent sends this account OF a
terrible disaster in country town
about fifty miles from Canton, which
occurred early last month and resulted
in loss OF nearly 1000 lives;
a band Of robbers made raid on tn @
village of Kan Lii in Shing Bing dis
trict They first levied Is tribute of
several thousand taels on the priests OF
the tempe. The latter had jus. re
ceived large offerings from the people,
who were having holiday with a
dramatic entertainment under big
shed temporarily erected in front of tn Q
temple.
The angry robbers applied torches to
the shed and the people in a panic
rushed into tho temp q for refuge. The
main entrance of she ten ole. which was
OF wood. caught fire from thr fierce heat
OF the burning shed. and over 800 men,
women and children were either burned,
smothered or trampled urder foot
Most of the fatalities resulted from
suifocation as strong wind drove the
smoke into fho temple. At time OF
writing the roll Of missing mum bered
1916 and it may he shat :. me of tpesc
vera burned beyond r,cnp .ition. The
disaster Is tat wors. hat has occurred
III South China for scv,-,,l wears.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
A Progressive journal.

GTaNHIl IItNu Light.
Our enterprising neighbors of THE
ROANOKE TINES dest rye more than
passing praise for their industrial edi-
ton Of that paper last week. Twas called
the Ohio Extension Edition, but much
of interest in the paper related to places
and enterprises in our vicinity. AS a
rule the themes are we'll selected and
the articles timely and we'll written
the time has come when tho press of
the State should look more closely after
tho States ndustrial resources, and we
feel sure that in this view we are cor
daily in accord with the views which
actuate TIE TINES Office Tho pc, pie
of this section owe a great deal TO this
progressive journal and to its active and
able special correspondent here, DR..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
OHIO EXTENSION EDIrIOS.
Roanoke Times Enterprise.

From the Dluctcld journal
The Ohio Extension edition Of TIE
RoANOkE TIMES is OH our table. Inc
edition comprises e sum no practically
OF tho Industrial DEVELOPMENT Of this
section since lSSi, with some special ref
erenccs TO Tho important features of
the great Ohio trunk limo The various
towns along the lines OF tho Norfolk and
Western receive due mention. 1t is q
big thing, and in the main. highly com
mendable. DR.. Parson', tho principal
artist in the spread" is ingenious, and
knows just whero TO place the paste.
Before concluding We do wish to laud
the efforts OF the interchangeable DOCTOR
He has thoroughly demonstrated what
he is, 4 great worker and a trenchant
writer
Honor to whom honor is due"
From the faciic pens Of Harry NJ
Smythe and Capt. d. b. Baldwin SPLEEN
did articles appear on tho relative ad.
vantages of tho twin cities, Bluefinld
and Graham, which will appear in these
columns.
An elaborate historical sketch of Po-
cahontas. covering nearly four columns.
written by ex-Mayor John w. Sbotts
reflects great credit upon tho city OF
mines, as we'll AZ upon the resources of
the author. EARLY da>s On the Ohio
extension, or 'Furrincr',,' Eeminis.
cence s, "by John Sanuorn i, an interest
ing as we'll as amusing article A drscrip
tive and historical sketch OF Graham, bv
Mayor Rich lcdSon. give, due pro 81
nence TO thaa city AZ a good pl.ce 10
dwell. Electric mining. by CoariDs
Thomas. is an instructive paper.
In short, the special edition Of THE
TIMES is success
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
a Comprehensive Description.

From tho Carroll News, Union Bridge, Md.
TIE ROANOKE (Va.,) TINES issued on
Christmas Monday Z 12.pago extra with
the title 'Ohio Extension edition" IT,
contains prebcnsivc description OF
the towns and re sources Of the territory
tributary to the Norfolk and Western s
recently completed Ohio Extension,
which extends from Bluefield, near the
Flat Top coal district of Tazewell
county, Va northwesterly to Colum bus,
Ohio
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
Big Fire In knn.na CITY.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. IL a ire in the
heart OF tho retail! district OF this city
at midnight caused \ loss OF upward OF
S2i5,oo0. The fire destroyed the four.
story stone font building, Nos l02 and
l0i Walnut street. Jaccard Watch and
,Icwelry Company lose $ 30, COO, fully in.
sured; Foster Wooden COMPANY, in:ur-
anco not known; X lnsas CITY Art
School, $500 LaSson builaing. $40.
90; insured for So. OCO.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
A Credit to the Publishers.

From the Flat Top News.
Tho special edition of THE ROANOKE
TIMES gave an accurate and conci. e
portrayal OF the rapid development and
wonderful resources of the Flat Top
coal region and the "now world" that
has been opened up by the Ohio ex-
tension OF the Norfolk and Western rail
road. 1t will be q great advertisement
TO this region and is credit to its ener-
getic publishers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
NJ Office, WATER CONSUMERS

NOTICE, WATER CONSUMERS
~ Water rentals for the quarter
(January, February and March, 1897
are now due. Consumers are hereby
notified tt call at the Office OF the Roa-
noke Gas & Water Company, Room 2O4,
Terry building, and pay same. Water
may be cut off from all consumers who
do not pay their bills on or before jan
uary 20th. An additional charge of so
cents will be collected for turning on
water.
j. c. RAWN, Manager and Engineer.
4 I'd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
Shows Great Entcrprisc.

From The RichnnGs News.
The Ohio extension edition of TIE
ROANOKE TIMES shows great enterprise
tnd is most u-eful paper for parties
wishing information OF tho new country
opened w by the Ohio extension of the
N0rfOili and Western railroad
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
False Economy

is rRAcTIcED by people who buy inferior
articles of food because cheaper than
standard goods. Infants are entitled 10
the best food obtanable II is IL fac,
that the Gail i'orden eagle" Brand
Condensed Milk IS the best infant food
Your grocer and druggist kept
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
Death of AN TX. Railroad President

NEW IoRK.Jan 13.-Eckstein Norton,
former president Of the Louisville anu
Nashville railroad, died suddenly from
hart disease at bis home in st. George,
Staten Island, last night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
"A Magnificent Undermining.

FTUII TIC NIIAhTu VOnstltutlOH.
the Ohio Extension Edition of THE
ROANOKE TINES has met with o splendid
reception, and has awakened widespread
interest. 1t vas magnificent under.
taking and reflects great credit on THE
't'TNES
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14

T ST-CERTIFICATE no. q FOR
a. ten shares OF the capital stock OF
The New Lansdowne Land Company,
dated Juno 4, 1890. Same was endorsed
by me on the back; the company is
hereby notified not to make transfer OF
eams. j.. Is. HUFE. IL 81 law 2m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14

Parsons. We regard him rs one of the
very sorightliest and most effective
newspaper workers we know, and. by
the wa. what worker and hustler
he is?
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ William p. HUFF has sold his inter-
est in the firm OF Earman & Huff to Jo-
Seph II. Earman The business will be-
continued under the firm name of Ear
man N Earman All Indebtedness of
Earman n Huff assumed by Earn an &
Earman, and all bills duo said Earman
~ Huff payable TO Earman & Earman.
l IA l01
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE

NJ ATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE,
~ Roanoke, Va.--The regular session
of this popular institution, which has
been partially suspended during the
heated season, resumed yesterday, Sep.
tember LIST, with full corps of instruc
tors. Remember that over rs per cent
OF the two hundred students who
entered the school and completed thei,
course are to-day filing positions sue
cesSfully and most Of them in this
Magic City of progress and enterprise
Young man. como hero and prepare for
business. Send for ou- new illustrated
college journal containing full informs s.
ton. Address as above. l11v
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FHNHE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE WILL
q meet to.night ut their hall in tho
wager building on Campbell street.
Tho reports OF tho various committees
will be received and act ted upon.
w ANTED. MONEY GUARAN-
w tced to purchaser promptly on
100 shares Eastern Building and Loan
Association stock, three to nine months
old, in any size certificates; also, for
sale. ton shares Roanoke Building
Association and Investmen Company
stock, &c installments paid, S4GO Ad-
dress Box 145. Roanoke. Va. 13tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
FOR SALE.

hRUG AND PRESCRIPTION BUS
- mess for salo-A physician wishes
to sell his drug and prescription bust
ness at sacrifice for cash in thriving
railroad town Of $500 inhabitants. Pre-
scriptions will average fifteen day.
reason for selling, want of time to at
tond to it, A good chance for a young
man with small capital. Address BOX
No l, Grove, Va. IL cod st
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14

TOR SALE-CH ESTNUT Stall
IL lion, standard and registered, treas;
named Rebel; sired by Norfolk by
Nutwood; first dam, Gypsy Patterson by
Messen. Durock by Risdyk's Handle
tonian. Very handsome, superb ac-
ton. we'll broken; years old April 10,
1899. For further particulars apply to
JOHN CHAMBLIN, Richmond, Va.
IL lW
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14

phoroeranrer sn .,-o",-.c
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14
LOST AND FOUND.

Y OST-DARK BROWN JERSEY COW.
- white spot in left flank and on
right hind leg, below flank. Reward
for Tetarn to 400 Church avenue W.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14

Hand-panted Moucho Cases, Csc. 10 $780,
Umbrellas in all styles and at all prices, rs to $780,
We are closing out great bargains in Goats and Coaks.
Ladies' COaks from SIS to S35.
MISSES and ChidenS coats and coaks from $3.50 to So
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-01-14

eSe TO thank the ladies of Roanoke vicinity for the cora,
any enopotan establishment We make the broad that
or Oy any in the State.
seasonabe suggestions For holiday you select
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-09-28
Tne xirst Meeting.

An enthusiastic meeting Of the Demo-
cratic central committee was held this
morning In the Bass block and an oraAni-
aaiIon of that body effected. I'd. J. Mack
was elscsad chairman for the ensuing
gear. and Ed. y. Roger. Of Massnion.
secretary. This uss Abs nrst mssiIne oi
the new commI>see.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-09-28
Report OF Eimishillen Township Teach.
ers Association,
LOUISVILLE o., Sept %.

LOUISVILLE o., Sept 2o'
Tho Teachers Association convened
Saturday evening Sept 23 al Hickory
College, Sub. District No - The st-
tendance was large, and among the nun
ber of those attending was fair repro
sentAtion OF bouseholders. The time was
too limited to permit the discussion OF all
the topics assigned, and part was re
tanned for the next meeting. The pro-
RrAmme for the next meeting will be a'
mers, Alvin Conrad and X. f.. Sluss
RecitstioDs, J. d. Coy. Ella Shs fer Ad'
dress, Prof, Eidridgei Esssy, Flank Hem
ming; Recitations, Lucetta Shaner,
Frank Sluss. Several other literary ex-
ercises will be retained until the next
meeting.
The society adjourned 10 meet Satur.
day afternoon aud evening, October ID, at
Linden Hall. Al. Il. hUTT, Pres.
A. II. sHRIvER, Sec.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-09-28

When in our store don't fail visit Merchant Tailor
ing Department and the late novelties in Woolens.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-09-28
INp0RTINT TO ADyERTIsERs.

The cream Of the country papers Is found
in Remington's County Seat Lists. shrewd
advertisers avail themselves of these hsts, q
copy of which can be had OF bennington
Rrns of Nevv York & Pittsburg.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-09-28
Legal Notice.

Charles erasf whose Whereabouts and place Of
resI0ence are unknown will tn notice that on the
eOth day OF August a 1888 CalIie 1raef q "a
her petition Ia H. court OF common pleas OF STARK
county, Ohio being cause No el7l. praying dt-
voFee from AVd Chafieg Graef, on tho grounds
charging him with habituh dfunAennens Tor more
than three years last past and pfor 20 me ning o.
heE ID petition, and with eroes negloet o. outy
toward her and for AL other proper relief And
that said cause Wi DO fQE hearing on % ~ any ope
1'''' N'''~''' 80 6srils ;Si CRAM gs,lslses..
~ =. y, NxHss. hsf t,.'y:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-01-04
REPRESENTATIVES,.

A LEADING Philadelphia society lady
has hair 90 inches in length. She is
only OIL inches Is feet 1 inch) in height.
A PHILADELPHIA candidate complains
that so many lies were told about him
during the campaign that he cannot
now get credit from his tailor.
A CAREFUL old lady In Southwark,
Pa, concealed a ten.dollar gold piece in
n work. basket which contained some
rubbish. A tidy female relative threw
out the rubbish, and the gold coin with
It.
A BRIDEGROOM in Hammond, Ind,
thought it prudent to begin married
life economically. He gave fifty cents
TO the clergyman who performed the
ceremony, and then had the audacity to
demand n receipt.
A Halter In Bethel, Conn, thought
he would enjoy a quiet smoke. He
lighted his pipe near a tub of wood al
cohol. The alcohol took fire, the fac
tory was consumed and tho cost Of that
smoke amounts TO 1856, 900.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-01-04
WHY HE WAS CONFIDENT.
The Prisoner Kept His Strongest Evidence
Till tho End of the Trial.

The Prisoner Kept His Strongest Evidence
TIL tho End OF the Trial.
1t was n case of chicken stealing, and
the prints of bare feet were found in
the gravel around the henhouse.
The lawyer for the prosecution was
one who, If he had been Napoleon
Bonaparte, would have crossed
the Alps; he would simply have pulled
them up by the roots and thrown them
over the fence.
The prisoner was IN unknown tramp,
and lame ut that
You say you don't know anything
about this thcft?" queried the lawyer,
fiercely.
That's what 1 swore to, sir" said
the tramp, meekly.
"You were in the back yard of Slam
tipp's house about supper timer"
YES, SIR"
You know the location of the hen
house?"
Eyes, sir"
You were seen on the road in front
OF the house some time after dark"
II was there, sir"
"You were in the yard after darkP"
YES, sir, and after supper also, SIR"
replied the prisoner. with q wan smile
at his innocent little joke in such n
place.
And you were seen by the cook
sitting on the doorstep with your shoe
Off"
Eyes, sir; there was n pebble in it
that wa too big to get out of the same
hole it got in at"
Nov, sir, I propose to prove that
you made those tracks with your Dare
feet while you were stealing the chick
ems of the plaintiff"
"You can't do it, SIR" said the pris-
oner, mildly but firmly.
And why not, pray?" asked the law
yer, with fine
because, Sir, I've one wooden leg,
sir. "-Boston Globe.