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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
THE COWBOYS LASSO.
With 1t He Is Almost as Good "a NInrIksli,an
as With the Rifle.

With 1t He Is Almost as Good "a NInrIisiisan
With the Rifle.
''The cowboys of New Mexico, Texas
and Arizona are all skilled in the art of
using the lasso, said Louis Edwards of
Santa Fee ~ used to be in the ranch
ing limo myself and once thought I
could throw n rope rs straight Us any
man living. But that was before had
mixed to any extent with the Mexicans
AS good as tho American cowboys arc
they can't hold candle to greascr
when it comes to the roping business
They can do things with hemp that no
other mortals can ever hope to accom-
plish. As tho Australian stands out pre-
emincntly in throwing the boomerang,
SO does the ignorant son of the land of
God and liberty exceed all other men
i'll this one accomplishment.
ga Mexican will chase a steer at full
speed, and while he guides his broncho
with one hand whirl his rope with un-
erring aim with the other and 1t isn't
once in thousand times that the moose
will fail to catch just where the rider
meant. A favorite trick with them is
to stick lot Of long handled knives in
the ground close together within the
limits of narrow circle and bet with
outsiders that they can ride past at race
horse speed and pick up any one of the
knives designated with rope They
are good marksmen with the rifle, too,
but i'll this regard the cowboys are fully
their peers. Washington Post.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
The Innocents Mt Homo.

Children occasionally give some very
peculiar answers. A little Texas boy,
on being asked how many children his
father and mother had, replied,
II am oil the children they have got -
Another little boy, on being asked
the same question, replied:
1.-TWO girls and boy. I'm the boy. :
Texas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

AN ERsTwHILE Cherokee strip boomer,
being hard up, recently sold his wife to
the highest bidder, tho husband having
"put her up" at auction. The price paid
for the woman was cow, cayuse pony
and a dilapidated wagon. We venture
to say that the change will prove 10 be
benefit for the woman.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

THE league baseball games are near.
ing the 100 mark and the mercury is
steadily dropping O. nights; the sum mer
tourist begins to look for amusement in
the cities again and the hotel keeper to
count up the winnings OF tho summer.
Fall Is almost here
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
is HE A PLAGIARISM?

The New York Sun asserts that the
Presidents recent letter to Mr.. Catch.
ings demonstrates that his library
methods are those OF the patient toiler
in the alcove.
Finding that he had the job or hand
Of writing Letter President Cleveland
did not take down the cYciopedia as
heretofore, but, instead consulted his
copy of John Bartlett's Familiar Quo
tations." Turning to treason" he
finds these lines from Tom Moore's
"Lalla Rookh";
"Oh for tongue to curse the slave
Whose treason, like deadly blight,
Comes DER the councils OF the brave,
And blasts them in their hour OF might"
That seemed to be just the thing he
wanted and, in the letter this period
was rounded out:
81 take my place wit h the rank and file of the
Democratic party, who believe in tarim reform
and know what II ia, who refuse to accept the
results embodied in this bill as the end of the
war, who arc not blinded to the fact tina, the
livery of Democratic tariff reform has been
stolen and worn in the service OF Republican pro
lection, and who have marked the places where
the deadly blight OF treason has blasted the conn
sells Of the brave in their hour OF might"
1t is precious privilege to geu this
glimpse of the actual workings OF q
massive mind in full and effective
operation.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

THE light vote polled at the Tillman
primaries brings the hope that in the
of South Carolina may be successful,
and thus prevent the election OF the
boss demagogue to a seat in the United
States Senate.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
soANoKE. VA. AUGUST 81, 1894.

THE Knights OF Pythias are enjoying
their visit at Washing ton, having fairly
taken the city by storm. The Washing
tonians ara vying with each other in the
matter of extending hospitality,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
A Curious Employment.

Cont Where were You employed
last?
Manservant-At writing masters.
Gent-What were You required to do?
Manservant-I had to keep shaking
tho table when now pupil wrote tho
words, "This is my handwriting before
commencing to take lessons. ''-Ulk.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

Grace don't know what am GO
ing to do
Ethel-Why, what is the matter?
Gracefully, Mr.. Fearcr of Paris
was talking very earnestly to me in
French last night, and didn't quite
understand him, rs he spoke so impct;i-
ously. replied, "Oni, OH, several
times. 1t has just occurred 60 mo that
perhaps he was proposing. Pick Me
I'm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

w. i "npr, druggist Spring Reld,
Mass., writes: Jap ese Pile Cure has
cured lady. years fllicte6; could not
walk halt milo in last years: now
walks any distance" Sold by Christian
q Rarbee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

Rccdlcy-Why do you smoke contin-
ually from morning until night?
Wcedloy-It's tho only time get
sleep from night till morning Lion
don Tit Bits
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
a Thorough Boarding and Da,
School for Children.

Under the charge OF
MRS. T. II. Gilmore and
Miss Virginia Tucker Brooke.
SpeSial care and training OF young children.
pine and thorough school system French, Art
anu MUSIC. Opens September 10 Address
MRS. II. X. GILMORE,
lis Eighth Avenue S. W., Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

X. G. TAYLOR, Mirfreesb oro, Tenn.
writes: ~ have used the Japanese Pile
euro with great satisfaction and sue
cess Sold by Christian g. Rarbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

O - i>@-:, 20, ice "u; a. 10
euL:A Icr uu0hr-'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
French, English and Music.

A LADY, graduate OF the Peabody Nor
NAL Seminary (Now Orleans), with "a
great experience in the above languages,
Offers her services as resident or visiting
govorness in "a amily or a position in a
college Bes' Of references given. Adj
dress Felix Hotel, room 8, during the
week from to 12 a. m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

If YOU want little brick work done
this summer ht surprisingly cheap rates,
call on the Virginia Brick Company,
TIMES office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31

CHRISTIAN & BARBEE. druggists, rec
ommend Japanese Liver Pc. lets for con
stipation and sick headache Small
mild. rasv to take so rills 25 rnnts
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-31
a Terrible Thought.
Ethel-Why, what is the matter?

Grace don't know what am go
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
GREAT SOrIdL Event.
The Paint and Pow der Club, Of Baltimore,
to Appear Here.

Society in Richmond is much interested
over the forthcoming production Of the
comic opera. "Mustapha," by the Paint
and Powder Club. Of Baltimore. Many OF
the members Of this club. which is COM
posed Of young society men. are well
known jn Richmond, and coming, as the
club does. with the endorsement OF both
Baltimore and Washington audiences. the
success Of the performance is assured. and
IL is hoped that a goodly sum VIII De
netted for the Virginia Hospital, under
whose auspices the club plays
In an interview with Mr. Randolph Nor
decai, the representative Of the club. yes
terday, he said: Il think Richmond will
be surprised AZ the Iavishuess With which
we have put this opera on the stage
having spent about 500 In the mounting.
We bring all the original costumes, spe-
cially painted scenery. calcium light eff
fects. and I'm all about eighty people con-
nected with the production.
Among the many features OF Musta-
pha.' dancing is one Of the most promi-
nent While dancing is not strictly one
Of the component parts OF a come opera
from the fact that many people nave
given us 10 believe that they eSpec'eu
dancing from us, dancing they shall nave
and on this much time money ana uhiir-
ing energy has been spent.
one OF the bright particular points Is
the pas de deux between Baldwin Sloane.
as Mustapha, the Sultan Of Turkey, ara
Harry Lehr. as Marie, French siri
Uhe Pleading lady'D.
Ale;.Srs. Harry Poor and Barlow Van
Ness do skirt dance which. l venture
TO say has never been surpassed by ANA
tours. The public who imagine that boys
have no grace. and cannot dance, viii be
bit surprised when they see what these
TWO fellows have accomplished after hard,
hard work
Then Mr. Edward Hough does SER
pentine dance, with all the fine calcium
light effects which 20 so far towards
making a dance Of this kind success.
alr. Hough has been rcheafsiag tor hVe
months IN order to delight an audience
for I'VE minutes. His costume Is a most
elaborate affair. and contains something
ike lOJ yards Of China SILK. Mr.. Housh
personal acquaintance with Miss LoIe
Fuller, the famous danseuse' who al
lowed him 10 examine her beautitui cos
tunes, has enabled him 10 gam many
valuable hints regarding MS own cos,
tune and dance. The colors' nsn'o' anu
figures In this dance will be uhuer inc ui
rection Of the same man who accompanied
Loie Fuller. The costumes Of the other
dancers and members OF the cast are
also elaborate and beautiful. and the en-
tire chorus is gorgeously arrayeu. /,
As the scene of the opera Is lala III
Turkey. it may be seen mat ,here iS
ample scope for Oriental effect ID uIap-
ing and dressing. which has been fuiiy
taken advantage of.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
Gnt of HOhcnlla.

"Out Of Bohemia" a story Of student
life in Paris. is the title Of a new book
by Gertrude Christian Fosdick. Mrs. Fcs-
dick is the daughter OF Judge Joseph
Christian. Of this city. She left here in
1888, and, having finished her education by
"A three years course of study and travel
in Europe, she married j. W. Fosdick. OF
Washington city, where she has been
living since.
This book. as its title indicates. deals
with phase Of life in a part of Paris
little known 10 the outside world. but
which is essentially the region OF 70,
nance Henri Murger's Scenes de Ia Vie
De Boheme, published in 1913. caused him
like Byron 10 wake up one morning and
find himself famous into this aesthetic
atmosphere inhaled by so many men OF
genius the author takes her reader and.
while spreading before us an effective
picture. tells at the same time a charm
ing love story.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

He gave his name as Aubery Farmer.
alias Isaac, alias The fly.''
The boy went 70 a pavn-shop 10 nave
a crystal put on a watch. when the pawn
broker produced list OF stolen tewelry.
OF which the watch corresponded with
one on the list. The police were At once
sent for and the boy taken into CUSTODY.
He claimed that he bought the watch
from the son OF the man from whom
IL was alleged 10 have been stolen. Up
to a late hour last Eight no further ar
rests had been made. He was bailed
last night in the sum OF $500 for his APP
pearance before the Police Court this
morning.
Later In the day the boys brother,
Dick Farmer, little fellow about ten
years of age was arrested and lodged In
the Third police-station upon the charge
Of having a hand in the THEFT. The httle
fellow protested his Innocence. tie VIII
have hearing in the Police Court this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

The Mary Washington National Me-
mortal Association has issued circulars
asking for contributions to helm nav for
the Mary Washington monument which
the association erected at Fredericksburg
For this purpose 5000 will be required
and the letter suggests that il every wo-
man In the country bearing the name
of Mary should contribute ten or TWEEN
ty-iive cents the problem would be easily
solved. 1T is the first instance in MS
tory" says the letter "of a monument
TO a woman erected by women" Con-
tributions may be sent to L. Francis
RIGGS treasurer. Rigs Bank. Washing
ton. ID. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
Medical College Commencement.

Invitations have been issued tor Tue
commencement exercises OF the Meuica'
College Of Virginia. which WIN TAKE place
on the evening OF April so: upon TINS
occasion Rev. DIR. James Athias ~ asns-
VILE n. c.. president OF the ashe'iiie
Female College, will be the orator,
Inc class officers this year are. I'c vs.,
dent, G. T. Collins; Nice-rres'ush,. W
Robins: CORRESPONDING Secreatry. c. b.
Brock
Invitation committee-w. Il. Evans
(chairman), r. b. Teusler II. r: Drewry'
II. U. Stephenson. r. A. Nichols, II. ..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
MOODY CnORJS.
Another Rehearsal Hid Last Evening Mt
the Association Huildinr


The Moody chorus held another re-
hearsal in the big hall of the Young
Mems Christian Association last evening
at the close of the services at the va
rious churches. The attendance was very
large, and nearly every seat was taken.
Mr. +. II. Jacobs conducted the singing
During a recess Mr. Jacobs announced
that the ladies OF the Womans Christian
Association would be very glad 10 have
the members Of the chorus give them
call at their restaurant opposite the Ia
becnacle He suggested that the ladies'
induce their escorts to treat them to ice
cream after the rehearsal.
The committee appointed to submit a
report TO the chorus in regard to the
coming visit Of the Washington chorus.
met late last evening and thoroughly
discussed the matter. The committee will
again meet early this evening. and the
report will be presented 10 the chorus
during the subsequent rehearsal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

Smyth. j. f. Booth. G.. J. TompkIns. W.
ii. kable, l.. c. Brock. and w. III. Gwalt-
ney.
Reception Committee-W. II. Lyme, Jr.
tchairman). ID. NJ Mann. r. L. Burgess.
w. j. Nichols. T. G. Walker. r. Il.
Bryant. T. w. Repass, j. b. Mathews. ].
L. Redd. T. u. Luxford. and Paul Redd.
Immediately after the commencement
exercise the Alumni Association banquet
will be held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

1t is rerorted that a young man, named
Tohn Brookshaw, while attempting TO
brighten a negro ty playing the part OF
a ghost. was quite painfully hurt by the
latter. 1t seema that Brooksha" had
rugged" himself in a sheet, ana APP
peared before the negros VISION me
victim fed, greatly frlgh'ehed' put "nen
"the ghost" pursued him he defended
himself by using a piece Of iron on
Rrookshaw's head.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

Pickett Camp has al last succeeded In
raising the necessary funds to commence
the erection Of the Pickett cottage at the
Soldiers Home The contract has been
given out, and work will be begun on the
building i'm a few days. The necessary
funds have been obtained principally
through entertainments given for the pur-
nose The Ladies' Auxiliary of the camp
will give one Of these attractive entertain
ments at the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation Hall April 9Th for the beneht OF
the cottage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
COULDN'T CIR STANDING ROOM.
Mr.. MOODY Tells the People About the
Work Of the .oiy spirit.

work or the Noly spirit.
A very small portion Of the people in
Ia.amond who wanted to hear Mr.. Moody
succeeded in getting into the Grace-Strect
Baptist church last evening. At very
early hour the capacity OF the great
Guiding was taxed 10 its utmost limit.
ana the people turned sorroWfuily away
.' one or the other OF the O, orfow meet
inrs
Mr. Sankcy opened the song service by
tlns the hymn "Caly Remember"
which he said he had heard sung very
inrrfssvely at the funeral Of Charles H.
sturgeon. After an earnest prayer by
i.v. A. X. Moore. Mr.. Saukey sang very
ie.lingly II Shall BE Satisfied"
Rev. DR.. Hiden asked the blessing OF
God upon the meeting.
collection was then taken up at the
request OF the Finance Committee. to
hr.p iefray the expenses OF the meet
's,. and sveral other hymns were sung.
including a solo by Mr.. Jacobs. Take
Tine % be Holy"
The work of tho Holy Shirt.
SIR Moody did not take any particular
Text last evening. but preached on the
work OF the Holy Spirit. SO far the great
evangelist has addressed himself 10 arous-
ihs the church people. and get them in
spiritual condition 10 undertake the
"ofk on the greater meetings yet TO come.
ar Moody announced his subject, and
YHmenced by saying that he was fifty
's"t years old. and that the grandest
'''A'iis which ever came TO him in all
nose years was when he was born of
The Spirit Of Cod
me next said he. was when | was
D1ptlzed with The Spirl,-anointed for
wee man must be anointed before
ne Is NJ 70 work for God.
ne holy Ghost was sent into the world
i0F something; what was it? / Was IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

a negro named Fanny Wells was mr..
rested and lodged in the Second polics
station Yesterday. charged with being
Fugitive from justice from Albemarle
where he Is wanted by the authorities
Tor criminal assault upon woman. He
VIII probably be taken back TO Albe-
marie to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

No action as yet has been taken in 70
gard 10 the bill OF injunction prepared bv
Mr. Beverage 10 restrain the slIpervisors
OF Henrico county from appropriorino
funds with which TO prosecute the cleo,
Wexford yesterday filed the papers. and
stated that he would announce his de-
cision to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

congregation at the First tcolored) Bap-
list church. corner OF Fourteenth ana
Broad streets last night. The audience
was large one. and the interest clearly
manifest. Mr.. Needham's straightforward
candid style of speaking commanded an
attentive ear from his hearers. ana ne
Impressed upon them some valuable
truths The singing was earnest ana III
spring.
Tho Little Ones.
At the little folks meeting. held at the
Y. NJ G. A. Hall yesterday afternoon at
' O'Clock, the room was crowded 10 It's
utmost capacity. and a number OF people
were unable 10 secure admittarce. The
singing was better than heretofore. and
each one present entered into the spirit
or the gathering with much enthusiasm.
MISS Tyson. who is conducting these
meetings for the children. seems 10 draw
the Httie ones to her as If by magic. Her
talks, simple, clear, and admirably Illus
trated by series Of blackboard exercises,
como home TO the young hearts. and
she explains TO them I'm plain and al
together Ineligible way the meaning OF
the passages chosen for the theme. The
interest IN these meetings Is on a decided
increase, and the little ones crowded 10
the hall yesterday until it was unable 20
accommodate them. n was decided 10
hold the meetings for the children this
afternoon and tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock In the Second Baptist church,
just across the street from the Y. VI. G.
A. Mothers are requested to bring their
boys and girls TO these meetings. which
give promise Of very fruitful results.
J-hers To-Day
The following ushers are designated for
the meeting this afternoon and night.
Any other gentlemen who can convenient
ly serve are requested 70 report to Col.
Phillips at the tabernacle at 100 and
G:30 i. VI.
Afternoon at 100 o'clock:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
Mr. alsrr's Success.

The Philadelphia papers speak In the
most laudG bile manner OF Mr.. MouhtJoy
Walkers acting in Willard Spencer new
opera, princess Bonnie which was
given its initial performance in that city
on last Monday evening. Mr.. Walker Is
an old Richmond boy. and his many
friends viii be glad 10 hear Of his success
in this last venture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
Obituary.
Mrs. Octsvia j. Jones,

Mrs. Octavia Jarvis Jones died at an
early hour yesterday morning at her home
I'm Powhatan county.
The funeral Will take place al Shockoe
cemetery at o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Jones was the widow OF the late
Burwell Jones. for many years mer-
chant In this city. She leaves four sons
and two daughters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

On account of above OCCASION the Rich
uond and Danville railroad will sell
tickets from points in the State OF Viz
sinia at a rate OF one first-class fare
for the round-trip. Tickets TO be SOLD
limit thirty DAYS from date OF sale. For
All information and for Pullman reserva-
,,ans call on or address John NJ. Beall.
travelling Passenger Agent 80 east Main
street Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

Mr.. Sidney l.. Wick died yesterday at
the residence OF his father-in-iaw. Mr.
J. l.. Guy, No 432 south Laurel street.
after a lingering illness. He was thirty
one years OF age. and came TO Richmond
from Southampton county last THURSDAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

Richmond theatre-goers have never
seen ANYTHING IKE the Paint and powder
club. which viii be at the Mozart next
Saturday matinee and night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

A white lad about fourteen years old
WAS arrested and lodged in the First
station yesterday on a serious charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

our workmen are busy and in few
DAYS we will show you handsome baby
carriages upholstered in every style. How
eli * Shaw Company, 10i east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29

Every boy throughout the lana should
81 the Blue and Gray Magazine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
FROM THE CITY HALL.
CONTRACT FOR FILLING IN or THE
EIGHTH-sIREET TUNNEL.
No Watchmen Nssded-Contracts Awarded
10 the Lowest Biddsrs-Thc Grant,
ing Of Binding Permits.

The Committee on Streets held It's
City Hall last evening at I O'Clock.
There were present: Chairman Curtis
and Messrs. Allen. Bahen. Boykin. Jos.
W. Carter. II. T. Davis. Brauer. Gray.
StrattOn, Thomas. and Turpin.
Mr. Stratton presented a petition for
the opening of NJ street from Tenth to
Thirteenth streets, in Madison ward IL
was referred TO the annual tour of in
spection.
Allegations were heard relating 20 the
grading and paving OF the alley be-
tween Main and Floyd and Linden and
Beech streets. The committee decided
to recommend 10 the Council that the
work be done.
Similar action was taken In regard TO
the petition for the grading and paving
OF the alley between Graham and Han
COCK and Broad and Marshall streets.
After some little discussion the COM
mittee decided to recommend 10 the Coun-
ell that the alley be opened between
Grove avenue and Floyd avenue and Hen
~ and Plum streets.
A delegation Of citizens living near Sew
enteenth and Marshall and Brown streets
were present, and asked that watchmen
be placed at the railroad crossings on
those streets. The subcommittee consist
ing of Messrs. Allen. Bahen, Boykin, and
Turpin, submitted a report 10 the effect
that there was no necessity for the placing
OF watchmen at these railroad cross
fngs, unless IL should he decided that
watchmen should be placed at every
crossing OF railroads running through the
city.
Mr.. Allen thought the whole difficulty
arose from the fact that the people iiy-
ing in that locality made a highway or
the railroad track
on motion OF Mr.. Stratton the COM
mittee decided to recommend to the Coun-
ell that the resolution calling for the
posting of watchmen be rejected
Similar action was taken i'm reference
to petition from the stonecutters union.
asking that all stone to be used for curb
ing be cut within a radius Of nine miles
of this city
The committee subsequently reconsider
ed the action in regard to. the grading
and paving Of the alley between Main
and Floyd and Linden and Beech streets.
On motion of Mr.. Allen the matter
was laid over until April 18th, and the
abutting property owners will be heard
at that meeting.