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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

getting It at the supreme moment when
called on to recite in the classroom. So.
with commendable forethought, she had
carefully written down in small letters
the meaning Of the word in question.
In one of the books. too. l noticed her
mothers name written in black ink. with
her own in lead pencil near by. showing.
as believed, that she had obtained the
volume from her parent. Her own name
she had written in one of the books on
the fly leaf in a full. round hand as fol-
lows:
Frank Folsom,
391 Franklin St,
Buffalo,
n. Y.
The date. September 13. 1884," was writ
ten to one side. The whole entry I had
reproduced by photography. so that the
character of the girls handwriting might
be submitted, as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

but Il II speaking likeness. To many
n girl that kindly face IL indeed an In
spiration to higher things.
Down In the ONCE met gray-haired
teacher who has been training little
men and women these thirty years gene
by. / spoke OF Miss Folsom. and added
that had this and that souvenir OF her
school days.
II would like to see the record Of Miss
Folsom's studies In the school," I VEN
tured. II wish TO note what she studied
and how she stood in her classes
The elderly teacher smiled approvingly.
then said something about authority.
Satisfied with the documents I had pro-
duced. she said, In Straightforward way:
We'll. will show you them with pleas
ure.'
Then we looked over the records. My
informant continued, with enthusiasm:
Here is the entry for Miss Fosom's
last year I'm school. You know she has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

The Buffalo High School to-day is under
the principalship Of Frederick A. Vogt.
who tells me that he once went to school
with Miss Folsom. 1t is a large, square.
brick building, extended here and there
irregular in outline, especially toward
the rear The room Mrs. Cleveland sat
in is now under the charge Of Miss Nc
MILAN, and at present there are fully
two hundred pupils in attendance. The
room has been altered somewhat, so that
Miss Folsoms original seat cannot be
pointed out to the inquisitive and admir-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

ing visitors who are draws to the school
week after week under the fascinating
spell OLA name.
80 this is the room Miss Folsom at
tended?" / ventured to the woman In
charge.
1T is. You see her picture on the wall.
1t was placed there by the pupils. II
attracts many visitors the year round"
Mrs. Cleveland Is honored with a picture
hung somewhat high on the wall. between
two windows. It 10 not large picture,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

medals are annually distributed, the gold
ones weighing LOSE grains. or twice the
weight OF a double eagle; the silver
medals Sic grains. or that OF double
eagle. The annual awarding Of the
Ketchum medals continues to this day
In the Buffalo school AS a matter Of
history II must be recorded that Miss
Folsom never gained one of these inter-
esting souvenirs of scholastic proficiency.
Nor do the books show that she was
ever credited with one Of those vague
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30
Hoods
Sarsaparilla
Cures

better than did ten years ago. Tbs MAKES TO
feel proud and I cannot praise Hoods sar'apa-
rilla enough. My case was bad one. but HOODS
Put Me on MY Feet
and am naturally very grateful To II. re-
commend Il 10 all the people whom hear com
planning OF feeling weak and tired and for othef
troubles, and know of many who have been
benefited by IT, am living witness 70 ne
merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla-" JOSEPH v. u"
PEI. Maynards. Nd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

f'By the way" he continued, II have
some OF Miss Folsoms books. There was
clearing up in the old Central School
SOME time ago, and these souvenirs of
Miss Folsom came quite by accident TO
my hand. will shoy them to YOU"
For the next half-hour we were both
busily engaged looking over Miss Fol-
SONS schoolbooks. One of the books is
F4axil's French Reader" the other
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
Frightened Him.

In one of the provincial hospitals the man
agement adopted the system of having n
tablet affixed to each bed, on which the doc
tor might write his directions about the pa
tient.
One old fellow, who was being treated for
rheumatism, was consumed with curiosity
to know what was written about him, and
when the nurse was called away managed
to get at the tablet
When the nurse returned, she was sur
prised to find him in dire distress, grooming
and moaning
"Oh, dearl Oh, dearl got ter dic-I got
ter die"
what is it? Are you feeling worse?" she
kindly inquired.
"N-not partickler, num-" he groaned
"but got ter die. The doctor have wrote
it on my ticket
The patient was relieved and the nurse
amused when it was found the doctor had
ordered some simple change of medicine,
professionally adding the words, "Ter die''
three times day.-London Exchange.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
THE GREETING TO o'FERRALL.

1t was a fine compliment to Colonel
O'Ferrall, the Democratic candidate for
governor of Virginia, and significant of
the esteem in which he is held by the
citizens of this CITY, presented by the
crowd which greeted him at tho Academy
OF Music last night. 1t throws to the
winds the thoughts that there is strong
dissension in the party ranks and that
the Populists will profit therefrom.
Colonel O'Ferrall had the opportunity
last night TO show of what stuff no is
made in comparison with the othor vain
aspirants for the same honors. But
comparisons are odious, and particularly
so in this instance.
Colonel O'Ferrall's speech was clear
and forcible, directly to the point and
comprehensive of every feature to ap
pear in tho arguments entering into this
campaign. His past record in Con-
gress might we'll be considered
as the criterion Of what his
work will be as chief executive
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
MISTAKES OF HISTORIANS.

Horatius never defended the bridge. The
story WAS manufactured by the same gifted
author who gave the world the account of
Scpvola's heroism.
The news that Napoleon had escaped from
Elba was not communicated to the allied
sovereigns at ball in Vienna. 1t came lat @
one night and was given out the next day
There was probably no such man us
Romulus. The first historian who men
lions him lived at distance of time so
great us to throw extreme discredit on the
story.
Louis NV was not gigantic in stature.
as represented by contemporary historians.
When, during the French revolution. his
body was dragged out of its sarcophagus in
the crypt of st. Denis, it was found to be )
feet inches In height
Queen Elizabeth was not the angelic crea
ture represented in the histories and poems
OF her own times. Her hair was red. her
temper redhot She sometimes drank too
much and at any provocation would curse
ike trooper. She frequently swore at her
maids and sometimes struck, kicked and
pinched them.
The army of XerXes has always been
greatly overestimated by historians Com
monty computed at 5000, 900, the best evil
dence goes to show that, camp followers
and all, it did not exceed 100000. His
thousands of ships" numbered only ,2CO
to begin with, and of these 400 were lost in
storm, SO that he reached the coasts of
Greece with about S00.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
a Sad Experience.

~ man with a silk hat damned down
over his forehead sat in the smoking room
OF one of the sleepers of an east bound
Michigan Central train on Tuesday after
noon, and chewed viciously at an unliphted
cigar.
WHATS the matter, pardneri" asked a
iat little man who had been smoking in ST.
lence for so miles
Natter" growled the other man, mat
ter? Why, there's plenty enough the mat
ter" He sat in silence for about 10 min
utes, and then he Strengthened upand said.
Il suppose you've been to the Worlds
fair!''
"Oh, yes" replied the fat little man
cheerily.
Seen all them big crowdss"
"Yes"
Noticed how few times you met ANYBODY
you knew"
YES"
well, so've /. went out there last
week. Went alone, and put in four days
walking around those blamed grounds. I
met 100000 people, and 1 didn't know a
dod rotted one Of them. Not friend or ac-
quaintance could | find in all that mob. On
the fifth day flirted with pretty little
girl met, and we started out to do the Art
building together. Inside of 80 minutes l
met seven women who belonged to nv
wife's church and sewing society. Natter?
Why, Pm booked for the toughest time
mortal man ever had before explain that
transaction
And the fat little man said he knew how
TO sympathize with him.-Bulfalo Express
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
Aslight MISUNDERSTANDING,

Won Blumer-Well, old man, we had a
new arrival ut our house yesterday.
Plankington-By jove, old fellow. this ia
news. Let me congratulate you with all
my heart Now, I'll bet you are both ito
killed. to death
Won Blumer-Well, we are pleased. She's
going to be good one too.
Plankington-Of course she will How
can she be anything else. 1 suppose it's n
little early yet to tell what she will be like.
Won Blumer (smiling)-Well, trifie.
Butl think she'll be better than the last
one we had. who has been trying to run the
house for the last six months.
Plankington-Oh. yes. Ha, hal The last
Is always best, you know. But they all try
to do that, old chap. How much does she
weight
Won Blumer-WeighP Why (the truth
dawning on him)- Oh, OIL This too good
to keep. Ha, hal Ho, hol / must run
homo quick and tell my wife. Oh, myi
HAS convulsion.)
Plankington-For heavens sake. what's
the matter? merely asked you how much
the child weighed Is there ANYTHING strange
about that2
Won Blumer (the tears rolling down his
cheeks)-Oh, no, no, mol It's ali right, old
fellow. You're not to blame. Sheweighs,
should say, about 200 pounds
Plankington-Who the mischief are Won
talking about?
Won Blumer (solemnly)-Our new cook.
Brooklyn Life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

A little alcohol will do wonders in bright
ening glass. Turpentine is excellent for
washing sinks which have become dull and
dirty.
When anything has been spilled on the
stove, the easiest way to do away with
smoke and smell is to sprinkle the spot
with salt
Never place one Dreaded article on an
other when drying or frying. Fish, meat,
croquettes, etc. when dry after breading
can be placed in the refrigerator until the
time for frying. They will keep for 10 hours
or longer.
Precipitation stains may be removed from
the arms of white wooden or silk dresses by
sponging with warm water into which am
monia has been poured, and then with
clear water. Press the place before 1t be-
comes quite dry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
RAILWAY RUMBlES.

Millions of dollars have been saved by
dynamite in the construction of railroads.
Conductors and motormen on the electric
road running from Newark to Irvington,
N. j., are compelled to wear white neckties.
There has recently gone into operation in
Kentucky a law compelling railroads to fur
nish separate coaches for whites and blacks.
Taking the length of the permanent ways
on the surface of the globe at nearly GO, 600
geographical miles, with daily average Of
10 trains, it is estimated that the loss by
wear and tear suffered each day by tho
metallic rails of the earth is about 600 tons
Probably the oldest Pullman conductor
in point of service employed by that COM
pany is 9. o. Chcnault, whose run is be-
tween Washington and New Orleans. He
has been filling the position for % years,
and for the past 90 years has been running
between the points named.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
THE MOVING WORLD.

An inclined elevator, working OH the
principle of n treadmill, is proposed to take
the place of vertical ones in business build
ings.
A patent has been granted in Auckland,
New Zealand, for a net to catch whales.
The mesh is big enough for a calf to pass
through, and it is said to have been used
already with great success.
A Montana man has just completed and
applied for patent on an automatic ma
chine that bids fair to revolutionize the
cutting of precious stones This machine
can do the work of at least 10 men.
1t appears that the experiments for some
time past In France for obtaining salts
factory method of color printing on leather
have been SO far successful as to open up a
prospect of new and attractive industry
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
a Fine Circus.

The Newburg, N. Y. News has the
following to say about an attraction
which will be given here October %:
Packed audiences greeted the perform
ances given in this city by Hdntiag's
railroad circas, museum and mcnagerie.
and the rounds of applause which fire.
qucntly arose from the throngs inside
the immense tents, proved they appre-
ciated and were pleased with the enter
tainment. Their trained animals were
prolific of pleasant motion and the
various features were all exceedingly
funny and enlivening. The whole per.
Torrance goes with q vim which is al
ways gratifying.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
THE PROPER cAPER.

New Russian hlouses appear matlo yari.
ously of corded silk. vclours, heavy wool
bengaline, watered silk, small brocades and
velvet.
Black satin sleeves continue to make their
appearance in gowns of every material md
color and are quite as pronounced In size as
ever they were
Burnous capes tbree-quarter length. cut
In one-that is, without seams-are excel
lent garments to wear above the huge
sleeves that fashion prescribes
For days" at home and informal din
ners, bright roman red crepaline COM
bined with lustrous faille silk makes gay
and pretty dresses for either blond or bru-
nette.
Short ostrich tips are made into all
sorts of beautiful garnitures for hats, bon
nets, dresses, capes, coats, tea gowns, etc.
AnalgamatiOn of color Is "a conspicuous
feature
Sealskin plush is still used for wraps.
Like the fur it so closely initiates. it deties
the ebb and flow of fashion. 1t is also en-
ployed for tea gowns, children's costumes,
Spanish jackets and ball wraps.
The becoming V shaped evening bodice
is still to be patronized. The opening NAV.
If desired, appear at the back of the waist
oiso' anu IL H"rroW anu long tends to lm-
prove stout figure, also rounded shout
ders.
New Lyons velvet, plain, shot and with
shining lines of gold and copper imbedded,
Is received by importers for the making of
capes, three-quarter coats, directore redin-
gotes, elegant fall wraps and entire cos
tunes en- princesse.
Gold and silver galoons and passemen-
in
vandyke points, also novel and pretty cord
inRs and edgings in canvas and lace effects,
are among the latest importations in dress
and mantle decorations
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21

MIR. j. j. VAN ALIEN has been con
frned as United States minister TO
Italy. While the vote in the Senate did
not resolve itself into strictly party
one as is usual in most Presidential
nominations, enough Democrats showed
their determination 20 stand by the
President to carry his name through in
spite Of the action OF the dissenting
members OF the party. While tho selec-
ton of Mr.. Van Allen may be questioned
as being proper one for the
Office, it was nevertheless the
wish OF President Cleveland and en-
titled to tina. consideration by his sup
portors in the Senate. MFR. Van Allen
may be foupish in his manners and be
possessed Of large fortune but it has
not been claimed that he has not the
brains and tact to properly look after the
Interests of this country at Rome. The
utmost good feeling exists between Italy
and the United States at present, and
there is every reason to believe that
Mr.. Van Allen will carefully foster this
amicability in the future with due re-
CARDS for The rights OF all concerned.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
NEW ORLEANS LIMITED WRECKED
Nine Persons Injured by a Collision Near
Kankakee.

Nine Persons Injured by n Collision Near
Kankakee.
CHICAGO, Oct. Gothic New Orleans
limited, over the Illinois Central road,
was wrecked by colliding with coal
train three miles beyond Kankakee at
IL o'clock last night. Nine persons
were seriously injured Many more
suffered from bruises that will not re-
quire the attention of surgeon.
The injured are: .. e. Little, Ash
land avenue, back, hips and legs Bruised
Mrs. B. F. Brown, Newton, ILL.,,
head cut and hip hurt, ankle sprained
Mrs. Slaytop, Wichita Falls, hand.
shoulder and hip bruised; j. II. Hood,
New Orleans, head cut; L. Safer,
Fischer, ILL.,, internal injuries and
bruises on the head; ]. M. Marley.
Plano, ILL, left leg bruised, confusion
of the hip; A. d. Davis, Fleppen, Ga,
head cut, severe injuries to back and
legs; j. W. Brown, bagRageman on the
train, ankle sprained and head bruised;
j. Harris, Fleppen, Ga, head badly
bruised.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21

of this State, and with the promises
which he made the people may have no
fears of his carrying out the interests
Of the people which he so strongly
insists are regarded moro highly
than by tho misnomer aggregation
which has arisen to make its bid for
public support, but which is making
that bid under false presenses.
Roanoke may be counted upon to cast
3 big vote for gallant Colonel O'Fetrall
for governor Of this State.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKLE
For Governor,
CHARLES Y. O'FERRALL,
For Lieutenant-Go
ROBERT @. KENT.
For Attorney General,
R. TAYLOR SCOTT.
For Senator,
j. ALLEN WATTS.
For House Of Delegates,
M. G. THOMAS,
ROBERT II. LOGAN.

The wreck on the Chicago and Grand
Trunk line yesterday is trightful to con-
slider. The though of twenty. six persons
being suddenly hurled into eternity is
in itself appalling, but to contem plate
how much pain and anguish was there,
in that confused mass of mortals,
smashed cars and baggage upon which
the flames bounced in evident glee and
with scorching tongues render every
thing unacceptable. is almost too
fearful to realize. Accidents have
been reoccurring 80 often dur
ing the past few months that the
public is more forcibly drawn to the
consideration Of this event than is usual.
Yet in considering the amount of travel
to and from the Worlds Fair tho usual
low rate of accidents occurring to the
travellers may not be materially in
creased. Tho action OF the engineer or
conductor OF that special will merit the
most excessive retribution that can be
placed upon him by law.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
PATIENCE.

Patience is sorrows salve.-Churchill.
Beware of the fury of patient man.
Dryden.
Poor are they that have no patience
Shakespeare.
Bear patiently what thou sufferest by
thine own hand.-Dutch.
Patience Is the strongest of strong drinks,
for 1T kills the giant Despair.-Douglas Jer-
rOld.
The herb patience does not grow in every
garden. II is a bitter plant. but 1t has
sweet fruit.--German.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
"CLEANLINESS
is next to
GOODNESS"

Were your eyes ever shocked
was your nose ever offended
by anything you ever saw or
smelled In our store?
We think not.
Our constant aim Is to give
to Our establishment an ap.
pearance and atmosphere In
dicative of our goods-pure,
fresh and wholesome. Scrupu-
lous cleanliness Is, with us, a
necessity, and our clerks and
statesmen are so instructed.
We think that this care on
our part convlnces customers
of our desire to please, but 1t
is not done for show-it Is a
veritable part of our business
system.
Everything you may pur-
chase from us can be relied on
for Its perfect purity and whole.
someness.
@. r. WERTZ,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
Forgot Himself,

They had asked DR.. Sandblast, the emf
nent surgeon, to carve the festal fowl, and
he stood over it with the carving knife held
delicately in the first position. THE incl
sion, you will observe, gentlemen" he be-
gan dreamily, commences a little to the
left of the median line, and-oh, excuse
me, Mrs. Parmalee, thought was in the
may 1 help you to q little of thefemur2"-
ArpOnaut
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 2O.-Thrce thou
sand people witnessed the hanging Of
will Dutton, white, at Cartersville to-
day. He was convicted of tho murder
OF Sallie Mobbs. Dutton was formerly
2 professional gam bier
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
y Realistic Stage Representation,

Tho battle scene OF Across the Poto-
mac" was rehearsed under the super
vision OF Major Wallace Randolph of
the United States Army, and has been
pronounced by veterans of the late war
TO be thoroughly realistic stage repre-.
sentation Of modern warfare. Since the
first performance the play has under
gone numerous changes at the hands of
the authors, and has been materially
improved. The central idea, as ex-
pressed in the seveiing of the young
Northern lover from his Southern sweet
heart, has been emphasized and greater
interest created in their fate as the play
progresses and the romantic interest of
the play correspondingly enhanced.
The comedy OF the play has been devel-
oped and serves as an agreeable con
trast to the serious scenes.-New York
World.
ACROSS the Potomac" will appear at
the Academy OF Music Tuesday, Octo-
Der "a
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
One of the French Embassy Attempts
Suicide.

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct 2O.-George
Chival q member Of the French mbassy
at Washington, made two attempts to
kill himself while under the influence
Of liquor hero last night. lie came to
Atlanta some days ago to visit friends.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
Now Lodge of Odd Fellows Organized.

NOW Lodge OF Odd FeIIows Organized.
Columbia Lodge of Odd Fellows was
organized last night in the hall of
Mountain Dale Lodge with chartered
mem bership OF 140 mem bers, OF whion IS
were initiated last night under the di-
rection of Grand Master Thos. N.
RENDER, of Richmond, and Grand Cor
ductor Chas. d. Fox, OF this city. The
following officers were elected: Noble
grand, e. B. Jacobs: vice grand, r. l..
Wright; secretary, c. Edwin Michael;
permanent secretary, w. r. Cross; treas
urer, Jas. P. Terry; warden, 6. w.
Kitzmiller; conductor. +. NJ Hume:
inner guard, G. II. Fenstermacher outer
gurd. Il. O. Conner.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21

fo~eN's American Newapnper Oirec-
s.Sy !cr 1904 puts the circulation or THE
S.aANoKE TIMES shove that OF any
ssfIor pmper IN Southwest Virginia, ami at
= srs than that OF all The other pspors OF
y .nnoke combined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
THE TIMES can DO Iounu regularly on
sale ,u the following places:

sale &c the following places:
Roanoke, Va.-Hotels Roanoke and
Ponce de Leon, Nd. L. Smith, w. Frank
Carr, Terry Building, Elks News Stand,
"a Salem Avenue r. Goldstein, Jefferson
street.
Bristol, Hammer and Sullivan.
Pocahontas, Va.-Pocahontas Inn.
Radford, Va.-Radford News Depot.
East Radford. Vs.-Radford News
Depot.
Salem, Va.-F. "A. Love'oclS.
Wytheville, Va.-Ei. II. Bailey.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21

Entered at tho postoficc at Roanoke as second
class matter.