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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
Remarkable Cases of It's Occurrence In and
Encct on Human Bodies.

Encct on Human Bodies.
Medical literature of this country as
we'll as that of England and continental
Europe relates many remarkable in-
stances OF tho spontaneous combustion
Of tho human body. In all such cases,
which are the moro interesting on &C
count of their comparative rarity, the
victim has been person addicted to the
immoderate use of spirituous liquors,
either as IA beverage or in tho form of O
bath. Little by little all the water and
other liquids of the body are replaced by
alcohol, and then all that is necessary
to cause catastrophe is to find some
means of applying flame to tho spurious
gases which arc escaping from every
pore. Occasionally the breath of the
poor victim is fired while lighting Il
pipe or cigar, or it may bo that n
flame comes i'll contact with and lights
the alcoholic vapors which arc escaping
from some other portion of the body.
When once the fire is applied, a blush
flame extends very rapidly to all parts
OF the body, leaving it Il shapelcss mass
of charred flesh and calcined bones In
many instances attempts have been
made to eXtinguish the flames with wa
ter, but always without success. When
the affected parts of the victim arc
touched, n fatty matter attaches itself to
tho finger, still continuing to burn and
giving off very disagreeablo odor,
something similar to that which arises
from burning mixture Of horn, hair
and wool.
During all this time thick black
smoke arises from the body and attaches
itself to the surface of all objects with
which it comes in contact, the "set-
things" from it being In the form of Il
sweat unctuous to the touch and of an
unbearable fetor. In the majority Of
such cases combustion is only arrested
when tho flesh has been reduced to
cracklings and the bone to powder
Vincent, in his "Curiosities Respecting
Man" says, Commonly the feet and
portion of the head arc not burned, but
usually when the combustion Is finished
1t is difficult to believe that the inciner-
ated mass is all that is left Of human
body. ST Louis Republic.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

THoUGH the Virginia Republicans
didn't take General Mahones advice the
building lot in Washington as site for
a new printing Office. So the little gen.
eral can draw favorable balance of
loss and gain that istprobably very sat
isfactory to him. LET me but furnish
the building sites of the nation and
care not who shall weave It's political
platforms. That's about the size of the
generals motto.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

V1cERor Ii LUNG is in profound per-
plexity. If he keeps his best troops at
Pekin the Japs will probably whip his
soldiers in Corea, and if he sends his
pet army of the South" to Corea the
FESTIVE native Mongols a. the capital
may raise s. ruction and overthrow the
imperial Tartar dynasty. That's a
Chinese puzzle that calls for level.
headed solution. On the other hand, if
Lung should make mistake off goes
his head. This prospect will naturally
tend to stimulate caution.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

S. II. CLIFFORD, New Cassel, Wis,
was troubled with neuralgia and rheu-
matism, his stomach was disordered, his
liver was affected to an alarming de-
gree, appetite fell away, and he was
terribly reduced in flosh and strength.
Three bottles of Electric Bitters curod
him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had running sore on his leg OF eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and we'll. John Speaker, Catawb a,
Ohio, had five large fever sores on his
leg, doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnea Salve cured him en-.
rely. Sold at Christian e. Barbee's
drug store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
A Household Traaaura

D. w. FULLER, of Canajoharie, N. Y'
says that he always keeps DR. Kings
New Discovery in his house and his
family has always found the very best
results follow its use; that he would not
Dc without it, II procurable. G. A.
Dykeman, druggist, Catskill. N. Y,
says that DR.. Kings New Discovery is
undoubtedly the best cough remedy;
tnat ne has used it in his family for
eighe years, and it has never failed to
40 all That IS claimed for it. Why not
Try a remedy 30 long tried and tested?
Trial bottle free at Christian & Barbee,s
drug store. Regular size SO cents and ST.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

LAST week Chicago inventor made
test of new explosive. 1t ought to
be satisfactory. After he placed it in
drilled cavity he tried gentle agitation
to see If it would go off. 1t went off
right away. So did almost every move,
able object on the block. At last &C
counts he had not found his hat. AS
yet he has not given the new explosive
name. Possibly he can not think of any
thing strong enough.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
WOrth{Knowfnp

MANY thousand people found friend
In Aunt Fanny's Health Restorer.
II you nave never used this great spe.
cine for the prevailing malady of the
age. Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheu-
matism, Costiveness, Nervous Exhaus.
non' Nervous Prostitution, Sleeplessness
snd all diseases arising from derange.
ment OF the stomach, liver and kidneys,
we would be pleased to give you pack
age OF this great nerve tonic free OF
caargej Christian & Barbee,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

THE declaration of Debs that in the
future he will advise the workingman to
seek redress through the ballot box
comes almost simultaneously with the
announcement that he is to be candi-
date for office. Just now the ballot is q
very useful thing for him. Wonder if be
will have the same feeling when most
OF them hear his opponents name this
fall?
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

OUR new oyster navy is said to carry
Hotchkiss gun that is deadly at two
miles distance. II those desperate
Maryland pirates have any hopes Of
enjoying their regular constitutional
festivities they would BIZ we'll to keep
at least three miles from the "Old
Virginia Shore" or get behind some.
thing.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
"MY boy was taken with adisease 20

my boy was taken with disease re-
sembling bloody AUX. The first thing
thought of was Cham berlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhGa Remedy. Two
doses OF it settled the matter and cured
him sound and we'll. 1 heartily recon-
mend this remedy to sll persons suffer
ing from like complaint. / will answer
all inquiries regarding it when stamp
is inclosed. refer to any county official
as to my reliability.'-WM ROACH, j. p,
Primroy, Campbell county, Tenn For
sale by The Chas. Lyle Drug Company,
druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

THERE is a man named Miller SEN
fenced to be hanged in Texas. But
singularly enough no law can be found
for the execution. This may call for a
now law. But Mr. Miller seems perfectly
satisfied with the present one.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

UNLESS Governor Tillman and Gen
eral Butler cease to speak so hastily
and warmly of one another they may
inadvertently say something in the
course Of debate that may give offense.
Such mild words as fraud" and liar"
do not seem to annoy either Of them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

ABOUT the longest run of the present
theatrical season was made by barn
storming aggregation up in the lumber
district Of Michigan. 1t was over q
mile to the railway station. But an
encore of over-ripe tomatoes made
such q run easily possible even on 3
dark night,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

TAMMANY has tired of soul-searing
strife and now advocates concillitiop
and methods OF mildness. To carry
out these praiseworthy principles the
tiger triumvirate is willing to have
everybody in New York vote the truly
good Tammany ticket.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

KNOWING how badly the board side
walks of Roanoke need patching it is
quite painful to learn that twenty acres
of lumber burned at Minneapolis the
other night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

JAPANESE subjects are full Of patriotic
enthusiasm, while the Chinese have
neen brooding In discomfort for over 200
years. These conditions alone presage
the result OF the Oriental conflict unless
China can win by sheer force OF over
whelming numbers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

YESTERDAY the Knoxville Tribune
printed three columns of names of Re-
publicans Illegally registered in that
city. Printing the list beforehand
will obviate any necessity for contest
after the election. But tho mum ber is
astounding.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

DEBs says he is done with strikes. 1t
is too bad he did not come to this con-
clusion several months ago. His state
ment reminds one OF the old fable about
looking the stable door after the horse
had gone. 1t is not probable that Mr..
Debs will ever have another chance to
bring disaster upon this country.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

CANDIDATE DKBs announces that he
Will join the Third party. No man ever
goes there until he has proven a failure
in both the first and the second parties.
Surely the Third party had load
enough to carry before Mr.. Debs took
to political aspirations.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

change fistic compliments. Both de-
clare themselves in delightful anticipa-
tion of rap at one another's proboscis.
There Is reason to expect much oordi'
ality whenever they meet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

ENGLAND Is quite anxious that the
Eastern belligerents shall not begin
strife hastily. England has some fine
staple crops that are not yet ready for
the Oriental market.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

GoRMAN's enemies in his own State
and party seem to have their trusty
cheese knives conc called beneath the
outrageous shadow of the ballot await
ing his Congressional candidates. To
overcome is not always to win.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

SOME Washington correspondent pre-
diets g speedy agreement on the tariff
bill. "Twere consum mation devoutly
to be desired" But such result is not
now visible to the naked eve.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

SOME OF those Western strikers now
want the United States Attorney Gen.
eral impeached for failing to agree with
them. Really his conduct must have
seriously Embarrassed them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

FRIENDS of Congressman Bryan are
from Nebraska. Unquestionably he
would be great improvement on the
long aired and erratic Mr.. Allen.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

THAT inc ome tax clause in the tariff
great deal of poignant pain Possibly
the Sun has lately begun to make a
little money.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
THB TIMES can Do found regularly on
ale at the following places:

aoweIl's American Newspaper Direo'
sesy for 1891 puts the circulation OF THE
IoANOKE TIMES above that OF any
other paper In Southwest Virginia, and Mt
uaers than that OF all tho other papers Of
3eAnOke combined
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

NEARLY every Congressional candi-
date in Virgins will have an opponent
to overcome before he can tell whether
he will enter the fight or not
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

DIVERSE political opinions do not
prevent our representatives in Congress
from voting for the salary appropria-
tion bill to q man.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

SINCE the industrial" armies started
East ITO look for work" there are not
laborers enough out West to harvest the
crops.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
ROANOKE, VA. AUGUST ?, 1894.

THAT latest California earthquake
seemed to shock everything except the
hay crop.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
All Free.

THOSE who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know it's value, and those
who have not, have now the opportunity
to try it Free. Call on the advertised
druggist and get a Trial Bottle, Free
Send your name and address to Fl. E.
Bucklen & Co. Chicago, and get a
sample box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, Free, as we'll as copy of Guide
to Health and Household Instructor,
Free. All of which is guaranteed to do
you good and cost you nothing. Chris
tian e. Bsrbee drugstore.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

SLuaaER CoRBHTT and Bruiser Pete
jackson are again beginning to ex-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
knights of the Maccabeea.

The State commander writes US from
Lincoln, Mob, as follows: after trying
other medicines for what seemed to be a
very obstinate cough in our two chill
dren, we tried DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery. and at tho end of two days the
cough entirely left them. We will not
be without it hereafter, as our expert
ence proves that it cures where all other
remediea fail. Signed, +. W. STEVENS,
State Com.-Why not give this great
medicine q trial, as it is guaranteed,
and trial bottles are free at Christian a.
Barbee's drug store. Regular size, soc.
and 81.
R. G. TAYLOR, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
writes: II have used the Japanese Pile
Cure with great satisfaction and sue
CESS Sold by Christian & Rarbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

A. GOLDEN, druggist, Birmingham
Ala, writes: please publish some Of
tho testimonials l have sent you FOL
Japanese Pile Cure" Sold by Christian
e. Barhee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02
1t May Do as Much for You.

MR.. FRED MILLER, OF Irving, ILL.,,
writes that he had a severe kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back, and also that his
bladder was affected He tried many
so-called kidney cures, but without any
good result. About year ago be began
the use of Electric Bitters, and found
relief at once. Electric Bitters is
especially adapted to the cure of all
kidney and liver troubles. and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial
will prove our statement. Price only
soc for large bottle at Christian & Bar
bees drug store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-02

THAT oily and rough akin cured and
the face and hands beautified by John.
sons Oriental Soap; medicated and
highly perfumed Sold by Christian &
Barbee
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-10-19
A Persistent Advertiser.

Mr.. D. G.. Ackerly, u. P. A. of the
J. 7. & X. w. railroad, is one of the
most persistent and effective adver-
tisers of any man in Florida. AT
times he adopts the most unique and
catching modes, for instance, when he
secured several hundred thousand of
the bright silver scales of the King
Fish, and placed on it an attractive
notice of his road and the advantages
of Florida as home and for winter
resort. They did splendid missionary
work.
Now he is out in neat folder, devot-
ing part of the space to his excellent
road, with good map of Florida,
with cheap rates over his line, to en-
able prospectors to inspect thousands
and tens of thousands of acres of land
for sale very cheap to settlers, offered
by over 400 land owners along the ].
T. & X. w. railroad system. These
folders containing very accurate and
desirable information about Florida,
are being scattered broadcast over the
north, east and west, and are to be had
by dropping Mr.. Ackerly line at
Jacksonville, Fla. Ezsass.- -----. We
d Mr.. Ackerly is not only persistent
advertiser, but possessesrare talent for
the work and has done the state much
good by the versatility of his genius
along this line.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-10-19

Their Grocery Trade.
The name IS suggestive of all the
material necessary to get up square
meal. correct in quality, satisfying In
taste and at prices to suit all classes.
The best proof Of this is the increas-
ing patronage enjoyed BY the Tea Pot
Grocery, over which Abe and Jake
Brown 50 acceptably preside. Their
reputation is Al, enjoying the conf
dence of their patrons. They lead,
others follow.
To keep up pace with the demands
made in their line, stock and growing
trade, this wide awake, progressive
and liberal grocery firm have been
compelled to enlarge their storeroom
by taking in the adjoining building,
lately occupied by Mr.. Edwards as
restaurant and bakery, which is now
being filed with the most complete
and varied stock of family groceries
ever put under one roof in Ocala.
On this occasion space will not per-
NIT US to go into details of the many
desirable lines added, but if those
needing will drop around and inspect
for themselves, the object of this mo-
tice win be accomplished, for it will be
read and observed by those who
carry their eyes with them, that we
have barely touched on the superiority
of the stock carried by the Tea Pot
Grocery and the desirability of becom-
ing one of their customers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-10-19
A Challenge.
ocALA, FLA. October nth, IS.

OcALA, Fla October I7th 1894.
To the Editor of the Banner.
Iappeal to you as the local champion Of fair
ness and equity to see fair play done in matter
i will submit:
certain chemist in Ocala, through fear
competition, is telling the phosphate miners that
/ am incompetent to make an accurate phos-
plate analysis. Now I hereby challenge Mr.
Chemist to comparison of my work and his,
with an absolute standard, and let the public
know which of us is doing the best work.
It is not sufficient to assume that his results
correct and condemn mine if different from his,
but let us work on a material whose composition
is established with scientific accuracy; then let
each fall or stand upon the merits of his work.
Ask that anyone who has heard such utter
ance demand this contest, and ask no quar-
teri save equal chance with my competitor
My "dander is up Mr. Editor, and demand
of Mr.. Chemist to either come out from behind
his reputation and make fair fight or else for
ever shut up Yours truly
r. K. SNowDEN.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-10-19


The Banner points with pride to its
excellent list of advertisers, and es-
pecial.y directs the attention Of its
readers to G. Rheinauer Bros half
page, who are leaders in dry goods,
notions, shoes and gents clothing
and furnishing goods.
e. Z. Root q CO., whose reputation
for bargains in furniture, is coexten-
siye with the state, while U. r. Wa
terman q Co, as tailors and dealers
in ready made clothing and gents
supplies, need no encomiums at our
hands.
To one and all, the Banner tips its
chapon and invites its readers to call
around on the firms named and satisfy
themselves that lit PAYS to trade
with "up to date merchants.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-10-19
License! L1cense!!

All persons doing business in the
county of Marion who are subject to
state and county license please take
notice that licenses are now due.
Please come or send to me at Ocala,
and will forward license. Those SUBJ
ject to license are merchants, lawyers,
doctors, dentists, land agents, insur-
ance agents, dealers in spirituous and
malt liquors, hotels, restaurants, ped
oilers, livery keepers, lightning rod
agents, sewing machine agents, etc.
III. II. WARTMANN,
1915 Tax Collector.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-10-19
Orange Lake Notes.

Regular Correspondence Banner
Mrs. Nixson and her son, Mr.. Harry,
of Cedar Keys, arrived last Tuesday
and Will make this place their perma-
nent home. Mrs. M. is sister of Mrs.
Binnicker, of Pennington, and is
highly educated, cultured and refined,
and Is indeed a pleasant addition to
the society Of Orange Lake. Cedar
Keys loss will be Orange Lakes
gain.
Miss Carrie Watts, an attractive
and accomplished young lady of st.
Augustine, is visiting her friend Miss
Hattie Hickson.
Mr.. T. HI. Johnson, jr., prominent
wholesale merchant, cotton and fruit
broker, of South Carolina, made fly
ing trip to Florida last week, and
while in the state spent day with his
niece, Mrs. G. ID. Hughes.
A very interesting protracted meet
ing is being conducted at the new
Methodist church.
Hon. J. J. johnson and wife, Of Old
Town, spent Wednesday and Thurs
day last with their niece, q. d.
Hughes.
Mr.. J. r. Binnicker, the youngest,
and one of the most efficient agents
on the Florida Southern, made a few
hours visit to his relatives at the
Hughes House Wednesday evening.
Mrs. DIR. Walker returned Wednes-
day from Jacksonville, where she has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Gus
Whitney.
Miss Nixon is found to be student
of unusual merit, and the patrons of
our public school think themselves
fortunate III having obtained so excel
lent teacher.
Messrs. q. ID. Hughes and William
Hickson, jr., and Misses Hattie Hick-
son and Carrie Watts, spent Wednes-
day last at Fellowship attending the
Baptist association.
Oranges are beginning to assume a
golden tint, and the fruit will Don be
moving northword.
Mr.. Tom Cooper, of Pennington,
has gone on business trip Ito Punta
Gorda. Mrs. Cooper is visiting her
uncle, Capt. J. t. Miller; of Board
man, during his absence.
Senator J. J. Johnson, of Old Town,
Lafayette county, one of the most ar
istocratic, influential and popular gem
tlemen in the state, accompanied by
his handsome wife, are visiting his
sister, Mrs Binnicker. of Pennington.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-10-19

Good old times Of saw mill men
Are numbered with the past.
Wen never see those times again,
We've struck rock at last.
Orders are scarce and prices low,
Aud are getting lower still.
The Lord knows only where they'll go.
Before they swamp the mill.
When prices ruled and orders came
BY mail and telegraph,
The mill men then could prices name,
That now would make enn laugh.
Then we had work for all our hands,
And many good size bill.
But now tles saw mill idle stands,
No orders now to fiji.
The saw mill men viii not unite,
They cut each others tEroats
For when one makes the prices right,
Some fellow under-quotes;
Fast to the wall themselves they push,
BY bidding down so low
The orders all take to the bush,
That's were they all seem to go.
Twas only few weeks ago
An order came to mill,
We thought we'd bid so mighty low,
That get it sure we will;
Twas citra's tram road stuff
We thought ten per m low enough.
Thought above prices would get it sure,
Was full aware it was worth more.
But Lord have mercy on my soul,
And on my pocket too.
One reckless chap bid on the whole
Nine dollars per m, he was in our crew;
Now don't all good men know,
lis sad, and yet seems funny,
We are cutting the bill so very low
That we cannot make any money.
A word to Light, Meffert and Hill,
Seymore and others running mill;
Lett all unite and fix prices right,
And let those who under quote
Go to the wall by cutting their own throats
For by bidding down SO very low
The orders all take to the bush,
That's where they all go.
really wish the times would mend
And business start anew;
That some one would good orders send,
At prices that would do;
wish, but what's the use-alas;
Pray what's the use of wishing.
Let's turn our mules out on wire grass,
And the whole blamed crowd 60 fishing.
&C. w. FOWLER.