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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
FLOYD COUNTY BREvITIEs.

The monotony of the times has been
broken somewhat lately by number Of
visitors, who are spending the heated
term with friends here. Among tho
lase arrivals are: Mrs. G. W. Kelly and
Family OF Pulaski, and Mrs. Pierce, of
Lynchburg, at Mrs. j. p. Profits; Mr..
Elem. Howery and wife, OF Franklin, at
DR.. Simmons and Mrs Mullins, OF
Martinsville, who is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. a. G. Edwards.
The Union Church at Basham was
dedicated yesterday by Rev. R. A.
Kelly, Of Nowbern. 1t was built by the
Lutherans and the two branches of the
Methodist Church.
Hon. A. A. Phlegar will be the orator
OF ths day at the reunion to be held
here next month. The colors presented
to the county sixty years ago by Gov =.
ernor Floyd, after whom it was named,
will be carried in the parade. Old
veterans and their friends from all the
surrounding counties have been invited
to participate, and large crowd is ex.
pected.
Chairman T. D. Sewers has issued a
call for mass-meeting at the court
house on August l3 to elect delegates to
the Democratic convention to be held at
c.uarI' 1nere IL great deal OF dissat.
isfaction in this county, chiefly on ac-
count OF the distribution of patronage.
but 1t Is agreed on all sides that Swan
son will be the next nominee.
The Republicans held a mass meeting
at the courthouse on the 28th to appoint
delegates to the convention to meet at
Stuart on the 9th of August. Twenty
elg ut delegates were appointed, with T.
d. Mcneil and Captain Beth Hylton del
egates-at largo. Resolutions were
adopted requesting the convention not
to adjourn without making a nomina-
tion and condemning all efforts to the
contrary. The delegates were not in.
structed but all are supposed to favor B.
). Pedigo, of this county, for the nomi-
nation, who Is very popular in the dis
trict, especially in Floyd and Patrick
counties.
Hon. Geo. w. Levi, Of Berryville,
chief marshal of the western district of
Virginia and Deputy Marshal Wilson,
OF Christiansburg, have been here sew
eral days investigating the charges of
selling unstamped whiskey M ade against
Deputy Marshal Lawson, of Radford.
Lawson. before his appoin tment. kept q
barroom in this county After thor
oughly examining the evidence against
MIN the charges were not sustained and
ne VIII uot be removed from office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Cleopatra's Rival.

The beautiful Octavia, tho vito OF
the great general, but weak and infa-
nous, Antonius, was woman of rare
personal integrity and moral worth.
When Antonius for the second time,
and this irremediably, fell under the
sway of the incompatible destinations
of Cleopatra, Octavia not only main
tanned tho dignity of her husbands
house and took care of her own and An
tonius' children, but also those he had
had by Fulvia, ono of his previous
wives. Of this Fulvia Plutarch slyly re-
marks:
1t was her ambition to govern those
that governed and to command the lead
ers of armies. 1t was to Fulvia that
Cleopatra was obliged for teaching An
tonius duo submission to female author
lty. He had gone through such course
OF discipline as made him perfectly
tractable when he came into her hands.
Westminster Review.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Summer Homes Guide Book

The passenger department. of the
Richmond and Danville railroad has ia
sued a Summer Homes Guide Book,
giving complete list OF more than 600
hotels, boarding houses and resorts on
and near its line in Virginia, the Caro-
linas, Georgia and Alabama, with loca-
ton, terms, etc. This work is beauti.
fully illustrated and from its complete
list OF resorts tourists and pleasure
seekers can select summer home at
any rate they may desire.
Summer excursion tickets are now on
sale at reduced rates. Copies of "Sum.
mer Homes" can be had by applying to
the nearest Richmond and Danviile rail.
road agent or to w. A. Turk, general
passenger agent, Washington, D. @.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
THE TALE OF A DOVE.
Strange Incident In tho Closing Scenes OF
Murdcrcr's Life.


Murlcrcr's Life.
II can recall q strange incident that
has never found its way into print, :"
said member Of the New York con-
gressional delegation to Post reporter.
1T happened in Long Island, in the
queens county Jail, and, to say the least,
Is tlnged with strangeness. Patrick
Casey, Long Island City policeman,
was an inmate of tho Jail, under tho
sentence of death for the deliberate
murder OF his superior officer, Sergeant
Cumiskey. The representative in con-
gress from the First congressional dis
trlct Of New York, James W. Covert.
was Casey's counsel and succeeded in
having his sentence committed to i'm
prisonment for life On the day Casey
was sentenced to death a pure white
dove flew in tho courtroom window and
alighted on his shoulder.
The dove refused to DO removed, ac-
companied Casey back to his cell and
became his constant companion At tho
same time Charles. Rugg, the notorious
negro murderer, was also an inmate of
the Jail. awaiting trial for the murder
of Mrs. Lydia Maybe and her daughter.
just previous to the day set for his trial
Rugg escaped from the Jail, but two
days later was captured and returned to
the Jail. The day of his capture was tho
day set for Casey's removal to Sing
Sing to serve his life sentence. AS no
was being taken from tho Jail and whilc
III the sheritf's Office being prepared for
his journey Rugg was led in by his
capturers. All this time the dove had
been perched Oh Cascy's shoulder, but
as soon as Rugg was led in tho dove flew
from Casey's shoulder and over to Rugg,
alighting on his shoulder, cooling as if
1t had found Il long lost friend.
All efforts on tho part of Casey to
call 1T back We're i'll vain, and rs Rugg
was led back to the cell from which he
escaped tho dove went with him. 1t re-
maincd with him up to tho morning of
the execution. On that morning as Rugs
marched up tho scaifold the dove was
perched on his shoulder and remained
there until tho black cap was drawn
over his face. AS soon rs that was dono
tho dove flew out ono of tho Jail win.
dows and was never seen around tho
Jail again. '-Washington Post.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
BLASTING GELATIN.
One of tho Most Important Explosives, and
How It Is Made.

How 1t Is Made.
BY far the most important rs we'll rs
the latest form of dynamitcs or solidi-
fed nitroglycerin are those designated
not too happily rs blasting gelatins /"
Many persons imagine, quito naturally.
that these consist of some form of gela-
tin, lslnglass or glue, converted by
chemical means into powerful explo-
slve- But blasting gelatin" contains
no particle whatever of gelatin, prop
erly SO called, tho term being applied to q
mixture of nitroglycerin and nitrocel-
iulose 1t is prepared at Ardeer, in Ayr
shire, N. B., by heating nitroglyccrin
i'll "jacketed" pans to between 40 de-
groes and water at GO degrees Clio
degrees F.-a certain proportion of dry
gun cotton of the Soluble" kind 4
current of hot water ut GO degrees c.
no degrees F.-circulating between
tho outer and inner pans keeps the con-
tents of the latter Mt the required tenn
peraturc, and the mixing is effected Inv
mechanical stirrcrs
Any rise of temncrature above 40 de-
grees C.-I1s degrees F.--is quickly
checked by turning into tho outer
Jacket" stream of cold water in place
OF the hot for Il time In the course OF
about an hour the nitrocotton is dis.
solved i'll the nitroglycerin. tho two
bodies uniting TO form Il more or less
stiff homogeneous jelly. 1t may indeed
be compared to tho Photographic colo
dion, thickcned by evaporation, the gun
cotton having been dissolved not in tho
usual alcohol-cthcr mixture, but in hi
troglycerin. When composed of 93 per
cent of the latter with per cent cot
ton, we get most powerful explosive
Mr q. Macrobcrts, the manager at
Ardcer, observes upon this point:
"Of all tho nitroglyccrin explosives
blasting gelatin is the strongest. If tho
energy of dynamite be represented by
100, that of blasting gelatin will be 100.
Nitrogelatin itself shows less energy
than blasting gelatin. '-Nineteentn
Century.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
AN ENJOYABLE MEETING
or tho Young Peoples Union OF Calvary
baptist Church.

or tho Young Peoples Union OF Calvary
Baptist Church.
The quarterly socisl meeting Of the
Young Peoples Union of the Calvary
Baptist Church was held last night and
was enjoyed by all who were present.
An excellent musical programme was
rendered by the choir and the Roanoke
Banjo and Guitar Club favored the audi.
dence with several pleasing selections.
The solos by Miss Peck and Miss Feath-
erstone oeserve special mention.
A. A. johnson, president Of the Bap-
list Young Peoples Union of the First
Baptist Church, who has recently re-
turned from meeting OF the inter
national convention of the Young
Peoples Union, which Was held in
Toronto, Canada, made brief address
OF his trip. The meeting was closed
with prayer by Mr.. Frazier.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
A Perfect Leaf.

The teacher Of large class in ono of
the New York schools once said to the
pupils who were leaving for tho sum.
mer: Il want each of you to search for
perfect leaf and bring it to mo when
school reopens. Remember it must be
perfeot-every tooth right, not to speak
OF mold or blight or discoloration, not
vein broken" They searched faithful
ly, but none found perfect leaf, though
they learned n great deal about leaves
while they examined them thus careful
ly.-New York Times
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

Weaves are the principal fabrics in
drab Mouse beaver and undyed seal
are also new colors, but they arc all
somewhat Of the drab shades, though
lacking the purplish tint in the Quaker
drab
Novelty goods in brocades of silk and
wool, mostly i'll Persian patterns, will
be used quite extensively, particularly
for trimmings and corsages. The most
refined taste would suggest q sparing
use of such material. Many Of the drab
materials will be made with no trim
ming other than folds, stitching and
drapery. One very ladylike tailor gown
of drab ladies cloth had peculiar ar
rangement on tho skirt, three deep side
plaits being let in the front under pocket
straps of biscuit cloth, fastened with
oXidized buttons. The belt and collar
were arranged in the same manner.
The waist was laid in similar plaits.
and the sleeves were laid in plaits so
that they fell in Topped puff on tho
outer side of the arm About the whole
dress there was not one point of color.
but it made a dressy toilet.
A gown made of moss green oamel's
hair, with russell bloom, was mado
with five plaits OH the right side of the
skirt i'll form of panel, and on the
left side the skirt was slightly lifted I'M
der jet ornament. The sleeves were
large balloon puffs, made by gathering
the goods very full under a narrow limo
OF jet trimming. The front of the waist
was full plated vest of chameleon
silk, red, green and ivory There were
stiff bretelles made of lace over founda
ton and edged with handsome passe.
menterie and ending with large let or
nanlents
jet In every conceivable form and
kind Of device will be most lavishly en-
ployed as garniture for everything where
winter costumes
There is no diminution in the width
of the shoulders. There are some few
ladies who do not like such wide effects.
but the fashion remains the same. Some
of the new models are almost ridden
lous, but there may be notifications
later on. pretty fancy shown me YES
terday is black lace bertha which can
be applied to any dress, providing the
satin is Of proper color This consists
OF pair of bretelles of black Spanish
lace, which falls over a plain stiff bre
telle of mauve satin Below this are
two lace falls which take the place of
caps to the sleeves, and in front the lace
falls below the waist in iabot from
beneath bow of black ribbon. In the
back it reaches to point at the waist
line. This is made posticho and thus
oan BIO worn over any waist, and it
would transform an old fashioned cor
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Especial Correspondence

Shoulders.
Especial Correspondence
NEW YORK, July Tho sample
cards that are very jealousy guarded
show among the new colors for fall
dress goods some very harmonious
shades and colors i'll plain material and
pleasing combinations in figures and
plaids and also wooden brocades. The
green's appear to be more numerous
than any other one color, and they are
marked by soft russell tints hidden
away somewhere in the texture and Civ
ing but hint of their presence. Quaker
drab Is seen in several shades, and these
bid fair to become very popular. Drab
will take any kind of trimming. 1t has
the peculiar quality of showing up the
trimming 80 that very little suff1oes, and
much trimming would overload it.
Cloth, a new dead fine serge, camel's
hair and silk in the soft lusterless
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

HORSE kicked q. s. Shafer, of the
Freemyer House, Middleburg, N Y, on
the knee, which laid him up in bed and
caused the knee joint to become stiff. A
friend recon ended him to use Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, which he did,
and In two days he was able to be
around. Mr.. Shafer has recon mended
1t to many others and says it is excellent
for any kind of bruise or sprain. This
same remedy is also famous for Its
cures of rheumatism. For sale by the
Charles Lyle Drug Company, druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

sage into the height of style. One could
be made of white or cream lace and
Worn over light colorcd gowns.
Crepons will be worn through all the
fall and very likely for dressy home
wear during tho coming winter. There
are few most charming japanese
grapes. such as have been heretofore con-
sidered too choice to send ont of that
country. They are painted by hand in
the creases, SO that as the material is
moved it shows sometimes three differ.
ent cnlora OLIVE HARPER.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Coming Tennis Tournaments.

Mr. Edward s. Green has offered the
Roanoke Tennis Club a championship
medal for singles, and IL has been de.
cided TO have series of club tourDa.
ments. 10 take place on the first and
third Saturdays Of each month Tho
hrst tournament will be played on
Saturday afternoon. August 4, at 4:3O
O'Clock
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Picnic at Crystal Springs.

delightful moonlight picnic was
given last night at Crystal Springs by
Miss Josie Bowles in honor OF Miss
Estelle jennings. OF Lynchburg, who is
visiting Miss Hattie Dupriest on
Seventh avenue 8. W. About 10 couples
were present and the evening was
pleasantly spent by the young people.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Mr.. Gwaitney Dismissed.

The charges of inc deficiency and len
1ency against j. w. Gwaltney. foreman
OF the chain gang, were sustained yes-
terday morning by Mayor Jones. after a
thorough investigation, and Mr. Oval :
ney was discharged. A permanent ap-
pointment to fill the vacancy will be
made by Mayor Jones before the next
meeting Of the city council
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Caught Alter a Long Chase.

Robert Reece, colored. was arrested
yesterday afternoon on Peach Hill by
Officer Moss after long chase. Reece
is wanted on the charge of breaking
into the store of l.. Ii. Vaughan and
stealing two pistols and large amount
OF groceries and provisions. portion of
which was found in his house near
Ballahack. He will be given hearing
this morning before Police Justice
Williams.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
For Over Fifty Year.

MRS. WINsLow's SooTHIHe SYRUP has been used
or children teething. II soothes the child softens
the gums, allays all pains, euro wind collie and II
the best remedy for Diarrhea. Twenty. i,s sts I
bottle. So d wa druggists tb ughc1.. " d
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
In the Police Court Yesterdav

Justice Walter Fl. Turner presided
over the police court yesterday morning
1or the lass time. He inflicted four fines,
amounting to Sl2 so
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
IinpatienCe.

Impatiencc turns an ague into fe.
yer, fever 70 the plague, fear into de
spair, anger into rage, loss into madness
and sorrow to amazemcnt Jeremy
Taylor
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Pocahontas Coal sh,pment,.

The following statement shows the
shipments OF the Pocahontas Coal and
Coke Company for the month and week
ending July rs: Pocahontas coal, for
the week, 54535 tons; for the month,
255,332 tons; Cliuch Valley shipments-
week ending July 80, 4.923 tons.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Current Local Events Of the Day
Briefly Told.
btth OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
streets by Times Ksporters-Point
POLITICAL, Social and General Happen
Ing Yesterdsy.

photographs OF Blue Ridge Springs
M E. Landes. the Photographic went
TO Blue Ridge Springs yesterday to
make some views Of the springs and the
surrounding vicinity.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Lee Street Church Lawn FestivsI.

The ladies of Lee Street M. e Church
Will serve ice cream and cake on the
lawn in front of tho church on Thursday
and Friday -veninRs, August and g.
they extend cordial invitation to tho
public.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Bargains in Estey Organs.

A FEW high top Estey Organs. slightly
used but In perfect order and fully war
ranted five years. can be bought very
low and on easy payments from honBIE
Music Co No. 1877 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
John Yeloher Brought Back,

officer Rigney went to Buchanan yes
terday and brought back John Welcher,
young white man, who is wanted here
for stealing wine from Hotel Felix and
also for assault.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Lawn Festival TO night.

The Ladies OF St Marks Aid Society
Will hold their Lawn Social on DIR. Gales
lawn, corner Of Jefferson street and
Seventh avenue, instead of lot adioin.
ing, this evening and tomorrow evening.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
NM ARNING-ALL PERSONS ARE
w hereby warned against nepotiat

NM ANNING-ALL PERSONS ARE
hereby warned against negosiat-
ing or trading for the the following de-
scribed note and bond:
Ono note Of Christian Barbee Drug
Company fer Sl,S00, dated July 6, 1894,
payable four months after date at the
Fidelity Loan and Trust Company,
Roanoke, Va, payable to and indorsei
by ID. H. Matson, William Booth, ]. P.
Barbee, FL. Ii Greider and C. C. hudson.
One coupon bond of the Roanoke
Street Railway Company, of Roanoke,
Va, No. 90, OF the par value of $500
All OF the above having been stolen
from berth of sleeping car at Shenan-
ooah junction, w. Va, on the morning
OF July 2lst instant. JOS. Il. EN-
GLEBY. 724tw
july 81, 1894.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Conc to Attend the Dentnl Authorization.

DR. w. S. Gregory left last night for
Old Point to attend meeting OF the
SoutherniDen Association which con-
venes at that place to-day Dr. Greg
DRY will DO absent from the city about
ten days.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

GENTLEMEN, call at Charles Lyle g
drug store for extra fin tobacco. Finest
on earth; % spits to single chew.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
Water Melon Feast for Justice Turner.

WHt4f MeIOn Feast LOT Justice Turner,
The members Of the police force gave
Police Justice Turner, who retired from
office yesterday, water melon feast at
the station house yesterday evening at
6:30 o'clock. The policemen were pres
ent In full force, and all enjoyed the
cool, delicious melons. When the men
were drawn up in line preparatory to
going to their respective beats, Judge
Turner, in brief and appropriate
speech, thanked the officers for the
kindness and consideration shown him
during their three years. association to.
gether, and assured them he had the
kindest feelings FOR each and every
member. The speech was listened to
attentively and many regrets were ex.
pressed that the pleasant associations
had TO be seve red.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
FOR RENr
BUSINESS NOTICE

NOTICE TO TEACHERs.-UNI-
~ form examinations will be held
in the High-School building, corner
Henry street and Church avenue. as
follows: For white teachers, Tuesday,
July 3lst, and Wednesday, August 1st.
For colored teachers, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, August 9TH and sth, commence
ing at a. m. each day b. RUST,
superintendent Of Public Schools. 264
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
a Novel Entertainment.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Greene
Memorial Church will give dime read
ing at the residence OF Mrs. McHugh,
NO. 125 Eighth avenue g. W., next
Thursday evening Miss Hamilton, of
tennessee. late graduate OF the Boston
school of oratory will recite. Colonel
Baker will read few choice Selections
and the musical part of the programme
will be superintendent by the hostess,
Mrs. Ntzhugh,.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

Old papers for sale at this Office ten
cents 1an
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
SHADES AND COLORs.
A GLIMPSE AT THE NEW FALL DRESS
GOODS.

Greens and Drabs-Brocadcs of Silk and
Wool-A Gown of Moss Green Camel's
Hair-No Diminution In the Width Of
Shoulders.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01

For jaundice and all other
conditions resulting from
constipation, go by the book
on Beecham's pills.
Book free, pills CSC. AT
drugstores or write to B F.
Allen Co, 3o5 Canal st,
New York.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-01
FOX SALE.
GALE OF DELINQUENT STOCK

inc persons named below who are subscribers
10 inc capital stock OF the Roanoke Cold Storage
company Ill the amounts set opposite their re-
spcctive names, having made default in the paw.
mchi Tor the same rs required by tho president
ana BOARD OF directors OF said company said
shares OF stock will be offered for sale at public
nT S 10 INC highest bidder at the front door
OF tnG courthouse In the city OF Roanoke Va
0N TIE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1893, for the
purpose OF collecting the balance due upon said
subscription, said shares OF stock OF the mar
ya.uc OF $50 each. f
No. of Amount of Amount
shares. subscription due
7. OLsary ;...... 20 5 1000 co s 500 10
]. Ii. Wingate.... 10 200 00 t0S Ok
Ii. ID. Coyncr.... zoo 10000 60 3q0S IN
TERMS OF SALR: Cash.
5y order OF Board OF Directors.
20 I'M. Is. A. RlVES, Treasurer
DOR SALE-THE LARGE FINE
Il draft horses, furniture wagons,
harness, etc., of the Robinson Transfer
company. Owner leaving the CITY. Apply
to e. N. LYMAN, Manager. 722iw
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{ NASH PAID FOR CAST OFF CLOTH.
~ ing Address Is Salcpl avenue.
o 1 ly.