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New-York tribune., 1894-02-06

In State issues the only sales were one pohI
~ ,-ennosser settlement 81 nt 20. ana one oi
Alabama Glass 4 at 9S CITY Dahh S'och" W.T."
neglected ,... .,s activa only T..
The general bond mark; was tssH aesIe ,hn " fo,a 81
speosa sp.".t'nna - SlS730C0 in face value. Phila-
drphia and Reading bonds were Largely as traded ,n
in. con;oa;ng more than Ins oTrs"r1 Of the day ay
su,e oniv H00ts per cent. the seconds income
New-York tribune., 1894-02-06
,.,.ropr,x r1x,xcrAL MAnxgrs.

ETHIOPIAN rINhNCftL MAHHGFS.
Iorln fcb .. =. mtonsy, ~ ',r i "',cy aa ,i ai
;is, Inortar. L,nd, 1879; canadian fS''hc .o 'l
i5is; do sc.OYd con-pL,. .p'i Il''' col ,ort
tnatral mis-; peppsylyaHia 81 Hrrrrlln4' r,,
can tc,tfI new per cent uO'''' 80 -
mon. ia. . ,..,tt., ,o,,. ,to the l:ank
-, II ~, J,v,c t,.d,r f. t2"tt' N"nc' !" >
." o. Ttc .r Of al, cunt - tie open ina'"', .Pf
I'D, sna., and thr.. loIfi-' hill- j.. p' ,,l''.
cGyices quot" ,sr cent rfo, at - i''"'' ." '''"''
account
New-York tribune., 1894-02-06

= yCt,I.N THEATRE ith-ave and 231.st
A, ST, sharn Natiu.rs Thursday and SATURDAY .
az. ~ tNI'<TWS COt~tsS,l II month Of Paul NJ
III ~ cntSTRY cor sins, Peters successful play
~ - CUi XTitV cor sins. "SuERTphN.'
New-York tribune., 1894-02-06
financial nlretln9s.
Financial elections.
ELECTION NOTICE.
TIE MISSOURI Pacific RAILWAY GO.

ELECTION NOTICE.
TIE MrcSOIR ri PACIFIC RAILWAY co -
NEW-YOEK. January 20, lS?f
NOTICE is hereby given thar the annual meet
" irc of the stockholders of the Missouri Pacific Rail
company b" held he conrnnys office in tn.
CIV II Mo. Tuesday. ths iJth dav a..
march iS,i o'clock A. NJ. for the election ut
ife.n Directors for tho ami fot tn' trans
action 4 other Nisiucsa hat come before shid
me.ting IN" annual meeting %: the Directors WIZ b.
hold ~ 0'''re Weinesdsv the lam Jay p'
N,fci - o'ci,ck The stock transfer b.p~s
" 81 closed Friday. February 2 - three :" clock
i NJ and rc..en.d Thursday. March Ia. at ten
GEORGE J. GOULD President
\ H. CALEF. Secretary
ELECTION NOTICE. -
sr TOf'Ts IRON ,prSTAGN AND SOUTHERN
RAILWAY 90. - 49,
Nf:W-YORK. January 20, lso'.
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meet
" ing q the stockholders Of IN" St louis iron
Mountain and Southern Railway Company viii be hHld
tn ,b crrrrrys ofrs In the Cy ~ Louis No. on
Tucal,y th- 18Th Jly ~ March. l'P az nine . CLOCK
for the election of thirteen Directors FOR tho en-
suing year anl the transaction of any Other business
tnt r,v lriove said meeting The annua dnee''
Of III. Directors viii Do hold At the same o'hcr. IN N
v-.ln.sfav TN" IAN day Of March. at twelve lock
noon The transfer hooks WIN he closei on rriaaS;
I.!'ri.rv ~ three O'Clock J.. NJ. ana Ie'pehei ."
TAursIly. March ~. at ten o,,lock "; =, ,.,,,r,
4 H. CALEF Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-06
:, rvy1ANp AND PrTTsBrRG r.. II. Co

""'r ~ ~ - rIkXD, ONO. February .. ls'li
w H-t',rit't 'Inc regular quarterly
',1, :, -. ner cent upon the guaranteed siocs ~
uINl'nu " ~ March isi proNin" VIII De- phii On
this Company lh,h'' ~ thr Office of I.sSiH. W.nal"w
snn .' 20" /! Nassaust; Nov fo," Ihn nni,l~ wh
books VIII j." c''F'l ~" 49, :. \. I%GEHSOi.i. Treas.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-06
LOSING PRICES OF PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.
cl.os,NG rRIcrs ov sAN rRANcIsco sr0cNs.
sar Francisco. February D. 1891.
NEw-YORK CENTRAL's STATEMENT.

Monday. February 5-p.
The corrected statement Of the New-IOik
Central and Hudson River Railroad for the quar-
ter ended on December 81. 1893. makes a slightly
better showing than the estimated statement
did The preliminary figures overesimated both
the working expenses ana the fixed charges,
showing a surplus. after dividends, Of S5S.loo.
whereas the actual surplus proves to be SIC
95s The surplus for the same quarter In 1892
was 500 9G9 and IN 1891 II was S2Si.2s'
The mileage OF the company in 1899 was 2a'
miles more than IN the two preceding years. The
percentage Of operating expenses 10 gross earn
incs in the last quarter was CS0j per cent.
against CS.ls in 1892 and GS.CG per cent In 1871
The earnings applicable TO the stock was ia
per cent. against l59 in 1892 and 1.62 per cent in
the year previous The rate of dividend was the
same in the three yclrs-li. per cent
The actual surplus for the six months ended
December 81. 1S93 waS S273 0l5 against an est-
mate of s26. 20J. Tho actual surplus in The
corresponding half-ycar Of 1882 WAS $2i,.J'2. ana
in 1881 ii was S9SO5>S. The percentage ~ eN-
penses for the half year If 1890 was G7.sS per
cont AGAINST CS ~ in lsg2 and sc 2G Per cent I'm
1851 The profit on the stock for ihe SIX months
If 1859 was Isl per cent. compared with 2s' III
1919 and 2.rs per cent in 1891.
The following tables cDmpar" ~" actual re-
sults on The NeW-N Nori Central for the periods
named In the last three yoars
New-York tribune., 1894-02-06
OPERA HOUSE.

IEINOl'Olll An VI I'It.t ny ',iS.
WI GRAND OPERA UNDER TIE DIRECTION or
HENRY T. ABBEY AND MAURICE GRAY.
r ,,nr.rc. with numerous ra1n.s,s Of stockholders
and Subscribers the ,2I SUBSCRIPTION Might will be given
tonight instead ~ tomorrow night, February 'ns"
Wednesday,.
Tonight Wasnsr's Opera l-ohen2rln
Mines Melha and Fursch Madi, NM I'd De i'esH~'
Ancona Vaschet,i AID sig Nignas
We'd Feb J. Extra Performance. cAlMhI, ID.
Hines Calve Arnoldson Nm IaHsalle. Jean pe ies@Ns'
Fri. Ev'g Feb. e-Doub!e Bll ,,,.. M.
Ia TRAVTArA nst and An Artsl Nine Noro.a ,,o'ss
l)frche and DE Ldca followed by tior the last ti'c
CAVALLERIA RUSTlcANA.
Mines. Calys. Cuercia NM. Aucona ana Niznrs
Sat, Mat. Feb H. last tims--RoMi'o Er ~ Liz r.
Mines Msba. Guerca NM IA. Do K@szHe i.nnrun' usryn
NsrtaIoura, Maugu.r- castenary and Jean ~. s.rS'
sat Evg. Feb lc-Extra !..rfo,inance Of cAEMEN;;,
M,aes Caivc and Eames: NM. De Lucia and l@,Ssai,s
Cini.r the auspices 81 The ruriia Association IN ae
Emergency Fund II The United iieIrew ta,e"
SUNDAY i.veg Feb il. Eleventh SUNDAY concert.
Monday Eve'g Feb ~. ROOLErTE:
Mines Nclha ScAlchi NM. Ancona De Lucia
Tuesday Evs'g. Fob i3 Ex'a V'sh' FAUST.
Mines Eamcs Soaleht; Mn IA y! H"'zk'' ''ass'i'e anu
Jean -" Hssz~e.
Seats ready knaL. Piano used exclusively
New-York tribune., 1894-02-06
,,rr1cAv pOIIIsG STOCK 'AN Tl.I'SI.
Nhh''i''-' sEHIf.S \.

~ ~ CENTRA. lr' iori,v or certificate holders in
upon fcIr's eth so5cr'c J., i7Aclm'e payment me COZ,
SERIES A. VIZ in ..f.cf \ that fall due January
pona nf m ion of rugh cru'rs ~ their once
l. lhl5. upon % s:TRAL T Tf'ST 80 oF :. y.
Gt Na-st.. n. !. City.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
A Chinese superstitIon.

Chinese junks and boats have eyes
carved or painted on tho bows, which
are usually supposed to DO mere fam
c1ful form of orlamentation. But they
have real meaning, as arecent traveller
found In going up one of the rivers
from Ningpo he was startled one day by
seeing boatman seize his broad hat
and clap 1t over ono Of the "eyes" of
the boat, while other boats OH the stream
were similarly blinded Looking about
for an explanation, he saw dead body
floating past, and he was told by the
boatmen that if the boat had been al
lowed to ''see" it some disaster would
surely have happened either to passen-
gers or crew before tho voyage was end
ed-Fnmily Magazine.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
a Few Smiles.

little fellow had been seriously lee
tured by his mother and finally sent into
the garden TO find Il switch with which he
was to be punished. He returned soon and
said, VI could not find switch, mamma
but here's n stone you can throw ut mel
Boston Gazette
When 1t comes to packing trunk, the
average woman can do good deal better
alone than she can if her husband is around
but the husband comes in handy to sit on
the trunk lid after she has got everything
insde-Somerville Journal
What II lovely white chip hat that was
your wife had OH today, Bagley!" Yes
And it took the price of five blue chips to
pay for it."-Browning's Monthly.
You may do your figuring with uncle
when you put up your watch for n loan,
but when you come to get the timepiece
buck you'll find that it's n case of mite
Atlanta Constitution.
We have noticed that, though all hus-
bands insist it will be all right to take n
friend up to dinner without letting their
wives know in advance, they grow mighty
absentminded when nearing the house.
Atchison Globe.
People who thrust their private sorrow
upon the world by using mourning envel-
opes should be arrested for blackmail.-
Texas Siftings
The more people try to put down liquor
the more 1t seems to 70 to the head -You-
kers Statesman.
dis kin OBJ weddah," said Uncle Eben.
will sut'ny sprout wings OH dc backs OBJ
people dat kin keep FUN talkin bout it."-
Washington Star.
1t is strange, but true, that cold cash al
ways burns in the spendthrift's pockets
Truth
The picnic season is here now, and young
man can have real good time eating lunch
con on the ground with his sisters and his
cousins and the ants.-Somerville Journal
How about your cousin Fredf" ooh.
we are about rs good us engaged Yester-
day he told mamma he was tired of eating
in restaurants. "-Fliegcnde Dlatter
This seems to be genuine case of buoy
ant spirits" remarked the wrecker rs he
hauled In the basket of champagne which
had floated ashore from the sinking shin
Buffalo CourioG.
No logiciHn has ever yet convinced boy
that it was time to come out of the water
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Jillson says that, no matter how busy
everybody may be III other parts of the the
alter, there Is seldom very much going on In
the ballet girls dressing rooms-Buffalo
Courier.
Il fail" said the boarder, frantically
saving mt the steak, Ito find II weak point
i'll this Armour plate!"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
III Is not until Il man reaches 80 that he
begins to wrap the small bills on the out
side of his roll.-TeXas Siftings
For that matter all first boy babies are
princes, and princes of walls rs a general
thing.-Philndelp Times
This Is the season of revenge. The young
man who was laughed at when he slipped
on the banana peel watches the gigglesome
young woman when the hammock breaks.
Washington Star.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Sudden Death by Apoplexy.

One of the most sudden deaths on
record was tina of Fletch or Brackett, a
colored grave digger in tho employ Of
Oakley & Woolwine, who died at IL
o'clock yesterday morning in the rear
OF the undertaking establishment. He
was as we'll as usual few minutes be-
fore and dropped dead almost without q
struggle. 1t was thought advisable to
hold an inquest and jury under Acting
Coroner 3. Z. Christian, Jr., composed
rs follows, was summoned: G. A. Tur-
ner. Archie Picken, John X. Simmons,
&. M. Pitzer, Harry Jack and b. w.
Jarrett. After hearing tho testimony
Of number OF witnesses, including the
relatives and wife Of tho deceased and
that of DR.. Leigh Buckner, the jury
returned verdics that Bracket came
to his death by an attack OF Doplexy.
peculiar coincidence connected with
Brackets death was that the last piece
OF work he did was to dig the grave for
Coroner Gray, but, before the doctors
body had been laid away, a coroner was
holding an inquest over the grave
digger's remains
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18

The shrek of the drowning girl fioated
across the ripping waves
Can no one save me!" she cried despair
ingly.
The man who stood on the edge of the
beetling crag made a speaking trumpet of
his hand.
Il find" he shouted back as considerable
~ as possible, that there are no gentlemen
here who are not either married or en-
gagged, and you know very we'll what the
custom is in case of rescuing young la
dies from watery grave"
The logic Of the situation was apparent.
Presently the ocean closed over her head,
and all was still.-Detroit Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Summer Homes Guide Rock.

THE passenger department. OF the
Richmond and Danville railroad has is.
sued 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 it's 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 Danville rail
road agent or to w. A. Turk. general
passenger agent, Washington, D. G.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18

IL.
and waiting only for the cover of the
approaching night was prepared to
make the desperate attempt. 1 tight
ened Strawberry's saddle girth and dur
ing the short twilight led him carefully
under cover of the scattered rocks and
mesquite bushes to smooth ground. and
after had turned the projecting point
OF high rocks mounted and with an en-.
couraging hint from my heel gave him
the rein.
but cautious rs had been the willy
Indians had been Watching all my mo-
tons, and scarcely had emerged upon
level ground than, filling the air with
derisive yells, score or two of the
painted rascals, mounted OH their fleet
est mustangs gave chase.
Yet knew gallant little Strawberry
could outrun any Indian nag ever had
trial with, and without pushing him
overheard flew out over the prairie.
The Indians Oh each flank of mo contin-
ued to rise apparently from out the
earth
Scarcely had the brief twilight end
cd than the rounded disk of the full
moon peerod over tho crest of the hills
and streamed silver flood of light over
the wild scene
'But presently 1 had other objects to
contemplate, for in tho light of the ris-
ing orb l could perceive that was ap-
preaching one of those deep. almost bot
tomlcss barrancas, whilo the Indians,
yelling exultantly, gathered closer upon
me.
II was fairly entrappcd! Should
draw rein and turn upon my pursucrs
or sink my rowcls into tho TANKS of my
fearless little charger and seek death
with him i'll the yawning chasm below:
II had but Il breath to decide, and us
would ut least thus save my scalp
from my hated pursucrs l resolved TO
bravo tho Hitter and closed my eyes and
oltnchcd my tecth for tho awful leap
"Without swerving an inch or cvinc-
ing the least fear the noble animal
dashed ON. felt the yielding air rush
with lightning speed past me, my
breath was taken from ne, and thon,
quicker than the flight of thought
felt his fore feet strike upon tho solid
earth, then al instant's struggle with his
hind feet, as If the ground was crun-
bling beneath them, and thcn-heaven
be praiscd!-I saw that wc were on the
firm, level ground of tho prairie, with
the frightful ravine between us and our
bat1lcd pursuers.
1--WE were safe, for not even the bray
est of the Indians dared to make the
desperate leap, and as the barranca
doubtless extended for miles into the
prairie further pursuit was ont of the
question.
In less than two hours reached
Fort Bclknnp. and before the light of
the next morning broke over tho green
eXpansc aparty of troopers had followed
mo to the spot where had left the
brave young officer and tho remnant of
his men
But wo had arrived too late The
spot was silent. and the ground so re
Gently occupied by tho Kiowas was
vacant, while among stones Of tho de-
molished barricado were found only tho
scalpless and mangled remains of my
late companions.
THAT little Strawberry, concluded
tho guide as he threw aside his extin-
guished pipe and proceeded to move the
animal to fresh grazing spot, lis
worth his weight in gold, and 1 reckon
if any beast ever deserved kind treat
ment ut his masters hands it's him. -
New York News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
California E1ourslon..

The we'll known Phillips Excursion
Company have arranged to run week v
excursions to all principal California
and other Pacific Coast cities from all
points on the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road.
Tho parties will leave the East on
Wednesday Of each week, commencing
January 18th, and passengers will be
booked through to destination. There
are no Pacific Coast tours Offering as
good accommodations at less expense.
For full information address A. Phillips
q Co., No III S. 9th street, Philadel-
phia, or call on nearest ticket agent
B. & o. Z e Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
APressinr Invitation.

Mrs dc Style-My dear Miss Van Note.
am so glad l met you. Didn't know You
were back. You must come to my CONVEX
zatione tomorrow
Miss Van Note-Really, Mrs. de STYLE, I
am afraid 1 should not be much of an ac-
QUESTION.
Mrs dc Style-Oh. you do yourself in
justice we don't want you to talk We
want you to play tho piano.-New York
Weekly
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
"A Popular Hostess.

Roanoker, who writes to a friend in
this city from Virginia Beach, says: The
most popular hostess among the cottages
at Virginia Beach is Mrs. Thos. Pannill.
She has wild Rose Cottage and "St.
Elmo Cottage" both filled all the time
with guests, who are always 10th to
leave her hospitable roof
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
The Alerts' pIonic To night,

The m oonlight picnic of the Alert
Fire Company, which was to have been
held last night. was, on account of the
weather, postponed until to- night. The
grounds will be lighted by electric
nights and SEQ Japanese lanterns will be
distributed about
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
"Scvcn and Six"

English newspapers i'll the days when
advertisements We're heavily taxed pub.
Hshed the titles of books reviewed in
their columns, but never the prices. he
cause the excise Office held that an an.
neXcd price was an advertisement and
as such taxable The custom continued
for long timo after the tax on advcr-
tiscmcnts had becn removed.
Tho London newspapers also mado Il
distinction between simple notice of a
death, for which they charged 5 shil-
hngs, and n brief obituary, for which
they demanded seven and sixpcncc.
One day DR.. Thomas Hume, Il grave,
satirical London doctor, called Mt the
office Of morning journal and silently
placed upon the counter the announce
ment of the death of friend, together
with shillings. The clerk glanced at
the paper, tossed it ono side and said
gruffly, "Seven and Skip
II have frequently, answered Hume,
had occasion to publish these simple
notices, and l have never before boon
charged more than shillings -
"Simple!" repeated the clerk with
out looking up. There's an added line,
universally beloved and deeply regret
ted, isn't there? Seven and six. "
Hume produced tho additional half
crown and laid it deliberately by the
others, observing i'll his most solemn
tone, Congratulate yourself, sir, that
this Is nn expense which your executors
will never be put to- Youths Com
panion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Thrown From His Wagon.

w. N. Sale, butcher in the market,
was thrown from his delivery wagon
yesterday afternoon by his team becom-
ing frightened and turning corner too
abruptly Fortunately Mr.. Sales was
not injured and neither the team nor
the wagon was damaged.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Mabel Paige's Advance Agent Hero.

j. Wiley Guiltouch the versatile
Scotchman who played the heavy parts
with Miss Mabel Paige one year ago,
and who is now the advance agent of
the Mabel Paige Comedy Company,
arrived in the city yesterday. and will
remain here during vacation Mr
Gulltouoh says the company will be
stronger than ever next season, and
that their success in the South last
winter was remarkable considering the
hard times. The company will open the
season at the Academy of Music in this
city August 10, and remain here one
week with an entirely new re repertoire.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Halifax Kepublioan Candidate.

j. Broxton Stovall, the Halifax aspi-
rant for the Repu blican nomination for
Congress in This district. who has boon
in this city and vicinity for some time
left for homo yesterday. Mr. S.ov,ll
has few friends iii this city who claim
that IL he can secure two delegates west
OF Lynchburg he will be nominated on
the first ballos, while On the other hand
Others state that he will not get the
strength OF his own county, Charlotte,
Campbell or Lynchburg.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Business Mems Prayer Meet,np

The business mems prayer meeting
was held last night at the First Presby-
terrain Church and despite the inclement
weather the attendance was fair. The
services were interesting ana mum Der
OF business men took part, making short
talks and leading IN prayer.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18

His First Visit Here for Twenty.six Years
James Summers, OF Mahaska, Kan,
visited his friend, w. G Thomas, yes
terday and left last night for Pulaski,
his old home, which he left twenty-six
years ago. He will return to this city
next week and spend several days with
Mr.. Thomas. Mr.. Summers had not
been In Virginia since he M oved 10 Kan.
sas and was greatly surprised at the i'm
provements that had been wrought in
this section In a quarter of century.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
sunday-schools at Carr's Woods.

Two very pleasant Sunday school
picnics were held in Carr's woods yes
terday, one by the Calvary Baptist
school and the other by the mission.
school near by. The parties were
within 200 yards OF each other and
each school had splendid time and a
delightful lunch.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Lawn Party of st. john. Church.

The rain last night interierod very
seriously with tho festival which the
ladies of St Johns Church wero to
have given on the lawn OF the residence
formerly occupied by Mr.. Joseph HI.
Sands, at the corner OF Twelfth avenue
and Com merce street EXTENSIVE
arrangements had been made for the
affair and the grounds we're handsomely
decorated. Owing to the rain the
festival last night was held in the house,
IL the weather is pleasant tonight it
will be held on tho lawn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Routine Work In Hastings Court.

After the adjournment of Judge
Horsley's court yesterday afternoon
Judge Samuel G. Williams qualified as
police justice in the Hastings Court. A
special grand jury to inquire into GER
tain alleged embezzlements was sworn,
composed as follows: j. A. Fishburne,
II. l. Chiles, e. Q. Welsh, Andrew j,
w. f. Baker, S. I'll. Cheatham and B. A.
Jones.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
A Womnn With Neryes.

Let no envious man ever say again
that feminine NERVES will interfere
with feminine success in business At
the recent decapitation of the Anarchist
Henry Ill Paris one of the most inter
ested spectators was Mime. Yver, the
representative Of French paper She
Is said to have written calmly yet
busily" throughout the scene.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
THE EARLY BIRD cArcAEsrAg WORM.

n bird onco read this cute old saw,
Thon TO himself lie said.
IF can catch that same old worm $.
I'll carly leave my bed"
And so he did. but that old worm
Tho same cute saw had read,
Then sagely took his morning snoozo,
And biiT sncakcd home unfed.
MORAL.
Tho maxim lacks consistency
Whichever way you squirm,
For what is good advice Tor bird"
Is bad advice for worm"
Boston Transcript.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Tho yviloy Block siranl.

e. G. Wiley, of Bristol, the inventor
OF the Wiley electric railway signal and
president OF the company. arrived in
the city yesterday and will superintend
the manufacture of several blocks Of
signals at the Roanoke Machine Works
which will be used by the Norfolk sni
Western railroad. The Norfolk and
Western have been placing sections of
the Wiley signal for some time and in
every case 1t has proved satisfactory.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-18
Ararshall 8 Wendell Plano.

THIS celebrated piano appeals to the
highest musical taste, and is recon-
mended by leading musicians every
where. In fact it il the artists favor.
tie. Call at the Hobbie Music COMPANY
and examine the latest STYLES lust re.
ceived, and you will understand why.