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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
StringinE Pictures.

Tho one thing that is unforgivablo in
picture hanging is to string them along
the walls in line Their loneliness is
pitiable. Next to that crime is tho one
of arranging exactly symmetrical
groups. suggestive of nothing so much
as a lesson i'll geometry. Group pic
lures, group them gracefully, but don't.
when one has succeeded in making a
graceful bunch on one sido of the fire.
place, reproduce it exactly on the other
side.
According to one who speaks with
the emphasis of authority, delicatcly
framed water colors are the only proper
things for tho drawing room, magnifi-
cent oils for the library and hall, and
etchlngs and engravings for tho dining
room. Meantime those who do as they
please will continue to hang their etch-
ings, water colors and oils exactly where
they will gain most pleasure from them,
taking care only not to place side by
side ridiculonsly inharmonious things
The smaller the picture, or the more
full of detail, the nearer tho level of
tho eye it should hang. Sometimes two
parallel wires are brought straight up
to separate hooks on the picture mold
ing, but generally the old fashioned an
glo of wire is made. Gold and silver
wires are generally used, but it is said
that small steel and iron chains are to
be used this winter for hanging dark
framed engravings and etchings. Some
of the dainticr pictures, instead of be-
ing hung from the holdings, have wires
stretched tightly across the back and
are caught invisibly on small Screws
New York Journal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
MIR. DObbs' Twins.

1t was an interesting time at the home of
Dobbs, and finally, when the doctor came
out into the hall, Dobbs was in state of
excitement equal to an election night.
well, doctor" he said inquiringly and
grabbing the physicians coat front with
both hands:
Twins" responded the doctor briefly
How-how-many?" he asked in dazed
manner.
1.-The usual number" replied the doctor,
smiling.
"Oh, yes-ah-excusc me, doctor Boys
or girls?"
Boys"
"Boys?"
Eyes"
"Then am ruined man."
"Ruinedr was the surprised answer
WHAT'S the matter with your"
why, doctor, for the last 90 years it,.
been all l could do to meet the demands O
my boys for my old clothes, and now, Al
my time of life, to have to commence tc
wear two pair of pants ut once in order tc
keep up with the procession is more than ]
can undertake, and sec ruin with big r
staring me square in the face and can't
make a move to defend myself"
The doctor gave him dose of choral to
quiet his nerves.-EXchange.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
A SLIGHT MlscoNcEPTIoN.
They Didn't Realize How Much Il
Purity Ones" Cost

They Didn't Realize How Much tho
Purity Ones" Cost.
A tall young fellow wearing heavy pair
OF shoes and suit of clothes of which the
trouser legs and the sleeves were too short
for him, together with n gawky girl who
had brown sack, II red dress and light
yellow hat, stood looking into the window
of an up town candy store.
1t was chocolate day evidently for tbere
was nothing to be seen in the window but
the dark brown confections The two
stood and gazed for fully 10 minutes. Then
the girl hunched the man in the ribs with
her elbow and said. Say, Jim, them look
mighty good"
'That they do, Marthy," answered Jim.
There was no movement ON Jim's part to
gointo the store and buy some of the candy.
On the contrary, he stood as if rooted to the
spot and continued gazing through the win
dow. Martha waited few minutes longer.
and then her longing for candy overcame
her scruples. She hunched Jim in the ribs
again and said, well, hain't ye goin t. buy
some?"
Jim blushed little at this direct invita-
ton and hesitated no longer Hetook Mar
tina by the arm, and together they went in
to the gaudy store.
What kind ye want, MarthyG" asked
Jim.
Some of them there purity ones in the
winder," replied Martha
Jim turned to the trim young woman
who had come to wait on him. "Gimme 5
cents 'orth of that there, he said, pointing
to the most expensive CONNECTION in the
store.
"IIow much?" asked the young woman.
1.-THE hull OF scents 'orth," repeated Jim,
with n lordly air, while Martha Struggled
close to him and whispered, Don't be
reckless, jim"
The young woman behind the counter
looked perpleXed. She hesitated n moment,
and then she got n knife and cut one of the
bonbons in halves. She took one of the
pieces, wrapped it up and handed it to the
dumfounded Jim.
"How much is that there stuff" he
gasped.
~ dollar and quarter a pound" replied
the trim young woman
jim would have tainted if he had known
how. AS for Martha, she caught her escort
by the arm and said Come on, jim / bet
we kin find place where we kin git hull
bag full for 5 cents"
And together they sailed out, leaving
their diminutive cents worth behind
them.-Buffalo Express.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
London Million.
Fact and Fiction.

Burglars recently broke into jewel
ny store in New York and stole among
other things gold snuffbox that once
belonged to Queen Isabella of Spain.
The newspapers seriously announced
that the snuffbox was given to Queen
Isabella by King Ferdinand in 1869.
The longer we live the more we unlearn.
We imagined that tobacco had some
thing to do with snuff, and, as school
boys were taught. that tobacco was not
known in Europe till many years after
Ferdinand presented this snuffbox to
his queen.-Jewelers' Circular
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
A Million Friends.

FRIEND in need is friend indeed
and not less than 1000. 900 people have
found just such friend in DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consump tion, coughs
and colds. IL you have never used this
great cough medicine one trial will con.
vince you that it has wonderful cura-
tive powers in all diseases OF throat,
chest and lungs. Each bottle is guar
anteed to do all that is claimed or
money will be refunded. Trial bottles
free at Christian IL Barbee Drug Com.
pany. Large bottles so cents and 81
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
CURIOUS CHINESE CUSTOMS.
A Brides Salutation to Her II usband Elect
and His Response.

A Brides Salutation to Her II usband Elect
and His Response.
n Chinese paper describes some anus
ing marriage customs. In small
mountain village between Kaga and
Etchu tho bride comes to tho bride
groom's gate and bawls out to him,
Hello, brother! I've come"
To which tho other replies, "GIad
you coIne''
Tho bride then appeals to him,
you'll never forsake me?''
And the bridegroom answers her,
We'll earn our living together.
With these assurances the bride comes
into the house, followed by long pro-
cession of we'll wishers, old and young.
Cheap, muddy sake is distributed to
them, and they commence dancing and
are not content until the floor gives way.
when they clap their hands, crying,
How auspicious!" and take their
leave.
At Kurita, in Echizen, the betrothal
takes place when the parties are or 8.
The boys parents and a deputation,
numbering from five to fifteen, proceed
to the girls family, who, anticipating
their coming, spread mats before the
houses and await them. After the usual
salutation the deputation present as a
betrothal present pieces of hand woven
cloth for cushions and Mt the same time
praises the girls family, who return
the compliment with interest. Here
the ceremony ends, and the deputation
take their departure.
When tho boy is 5 or Whereabouts,
he goes to stay with his betrothed' S
family and works like mental ut the
house for year, after which he is sent
homo in fine apparel. Soon after tho
girl comes to her lovers house, accom-
panied with rustic music and songs.
The noiso and hustle are as great rs on
the festival day of the tutclary god.
When the girl comes to tho house,
cushions made OF the cloth given by her
parents are piled one upon another for
her TO sit upon. On these cushions the
thrice repeated exchange of tho triple
wine cups, the most important cerc-
mony at wedding, takes place.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
AiL.oader.

SINCE its first introduction Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor until now it is clearly in the lead
among pure medicinal tonics and altera-
tives-containing nothing which per.
mits its uso as beverage or intoxicant,
it is recognized as the best and purest
medicine for all ailments OF stomach,
liver or kidneys. 1t will cure sick head
ache, indigestion, constipation and
drive malaria from the system. Salts
faction guaranteed with each bottle or
the money will be refunded. Price only
soc. per bottle. Sold by Christian (
HRrbee
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
A Delightful Bit OF Comedy,

The Prodigal Father" which will be
seen at the Academy of Music. March 10,
abounds with good things and one of the
most amusing and delightful bits of
comedy in the play is where Catesley
Duff tells the story Of his life with the
aid OF his own piano accompaniment.
The act is eharmingly novel and, while
intensely droll so perfectly artistic
that Mr.. George CASTOR, who appears as
Catesley Duff, never fails TO receive
two and three calls every evening
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
n the Hastings Court yesterday.

William Hayman. native of Great
G3ritain, announced his intention to
j,ecomesan American citizen and took
put the necessary papers in the Hust-
ngs Court yesterday. A. w. Pitman
qualified as administrator of Mrs. Dora
ID. Pitman, deceased.
The case Of the Piedmont Social
l;lub, charged with selling liquor with
put a license, was tried and fine OF
1865 imposed by the jury. Counsel for
he defense moved to set aside the YER
Nict for new trial, which motion has
not been decided by the court.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Marion Herself Again

Little Marion is herself again. She
has let her foot log over Stailey's creek
to Mouth-o f-Wilson contrac tor. She
has impounded her hardware heifer.
She has ordered a refrigerator for her
new bank. She has spiked her "hole in
the wall" and is now ready for the spring
avalanche of corn flicker" from the
White Top.-Wythevill Journal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

Gazzam-What made you lend Bilkor
a dollar? You'll never get it back.
Harduppe-No, but it puts mo in a
position I've been trying for years to
occupy.
whats thatr'
I'm somebody's creditor nowi'-
Boston Traveller.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
"its OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on tho
streets by Times Reporters-Points
foiitioai. Social and General Happen
Ing Yesterday.
What's Going on To-day.

HUsTINGs CoURT-Crminal cases.
CHRISTIAN CHuRcH-Motherp' meeting
FIRST BAPTIST CmURCM-Festval
hUsTINds CouRrRooM-Local option meeting
OLD oPERA ilousZ-Rcpublican mass meeting.
RIGHT BLock-Meetng Roanoke Council
X. OF M. e.
BERKELEY BUILDING - Meeting Columbus
Lodge, |. o. OF
AoADEhY or MusIc-Mclvillc COMPANY In
"Thc Galley Slave"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
The Melville Company Gave Two yorv
Credltable PerfoI anoes Yeata rdax

u este rday.
The Melville Company presented two
very creditable performances at the
Academy OF Music yesterday, Mrs.
Henry Woods great work, East
Lynne" at the matinee and Bronson
Towards clever piece, Tho Bankers
Daughte in the evening. Both pres
entations were we'll attended, thereby
showing that the work OF this strong
repertoire company is being appreciated
by the theatre-going public of Roanoke.
The pany has left for the last days
of their engagement their very best
pieces, TO. night Tho Galley Slave"
holding the boards, and at to-morrow's
matinee they present the laughable
comedy, "Peck's Bad Boy" the name
In itself being sufficient to draw out a
largo audience.
The leading comedian, Frank Buo-
man, and little Ethel Day shared the
honors last night in their respective
parts, both winning a large amount of
applause by their clever singing.
Popular prices, 10, 90 and 80 cents,
prevail at the evening performances
while but 10 cents for children and 20
cents for adults will be charged at tho
matinee to morrow.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Two "Indians" Led the Parade.

A very unique and attractive street
parade which drew the attention of a
arge number Of people, was partici-
pated in yesterday afternoon by the
oint drum corps of the Roanoke Light
infantry and the Machine Works
Guards, who paraded the principal
Directs of the town dispensing martial
music. Two members of the oorps at.
sired in all the paraphernalta OF the
North American Indian on the war path,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Local Optionists Met Lust Night.

The second weekly meeting Of the
Third Ward Local Option Club, since it's
REORGANIZATION, was held last night at
Grace Methodist Church and was pre-
sided over by j. M. Gambill, chairman
OF the executive committee of the local
option party. Only routine business
was transacted. About a dozen mem
bers were present.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
An Escaped Prisoner Recaptured.

William Booker, alias William NOEL
colored man, who escaped from the
chain gang in Deem Der, was recaptured
by Officer Smith yesterday and lodged
in jail. He has been away from the
,ity since he made his escape, and had
Just returned when the officer saw him.
Booker is and old offender, he having
served number OF sentences on the
chain gang.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
No Fear of ciroumstantial Evidence

Brown hear they're going to repeal the
laws making attempts at suicide criminal
Jones-Well, that doesn't interest me
much.
Brown-No2 1 thought it would make
your mind easier when you shave yourself.
-Puck
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
WIN Soon Send for Mrs. Ginger.

Justice Wilbur S. Pole is in receipt OF
p letter from DR.. Benjamin Blackwell,
uperintendent of the Western Lunatic
Asylum at Stanton, to the effect that
40 would soon, probably to. day, send for
Mrs. P. j. Ginger, who was some time
Iigo adiudged insane by commission OF
upacy in this city. Mrs. Ginger has
about recovered from the effects OF her
attempt to commit suicide.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Tho Inst Word.

Mistress-You must really break off that
dreadful habit, Babette, of always wanting
TO have the last word
Maid-But how am to know, ma'am,
ihat you have nothing more to sayf-Fi-
.Aro.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

old-Time Comedy to be Presented by
Superb Company at the Academy.
Columns of eulogy have been lavishsd
ON Mrs. John Drew's impersonation of
that delightful old pretender. Mrs. NAL
aprop. in Shsridan's great comedy, Tho
Rivals" and columns more would be re-
CURED to do her full Justice. She has
never been excelled in the part within
the memory OF living theatre-goers, and
oids fair TO remain supreme in it for the
future. The character itself has been
Initiated in half a dozen later PLAYS, and
has nearly always been overdone, either
by the author or the actor. But Mrs.
Drew retains the right proportions OF
the picture as the dramatist drew it,
while filling 1T out completely into
living figure. Not tho least amusing
bit Is her dancing Of the minuet, which
Tor woman of seventy odd years Is
done with dignity and grace, onlv
slightly exaggerated. In short she is
Mrs. Malaprop herself, and both are
| dear old ladies
Mrs. Drew finds efficient support in
George Osbourne, as Sir Anthony, and
while 1t would BIO injustice to the young
player to compare him to Jefferson, Sid,
ney Drew is both very droll and dis
Greet Bob Acres. His wife, most
charming actress, as we'll as remark
ably handsome woman, is distinct
Improvement on the average lydia
Languish, and Miss Phyllis Rankin is
as spicy little maid servant as has
been seen here for long time. Our
friend Charles Hanford makes a manly
Captain Absolute, but then his work is
too we'll known to need further praise
here.
The above superb company will pre-.
sent The Rivals at the Academy of
Music next Thursday night. and it will
be we'll worth seeing
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
She Smiled.

She smiled when he spoke to her.
She smiled when they talked.
She smiled when he rode with her.
She smiled when they walked.
She smiled when he knclt meanwhile.
But, when asked to we'd,
She smiled her prcttiest smile.
And then shook her head.
Hill.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

Some enterprising thief broke into
the boot and shoe shop OF James Thomp-
son on Commonwealth avenue Wednes-
uay night and stole several pairs of
shoes, a considerable quantity Of leather
ana several of Mr.. Thompsons tools.
No clue to the thief. has been found
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Conference at the United Bre,hren Cburo,

\ A conference of the Nom bers of the
United Brethren Church will be held at
O'Clock Saturday afternoon. All the
members are requested to be present as
this is the last church meeting to be
held before the pastor leaves to attend
the annual conference. The officers for
the ensuing year will be elected at this
time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Art Note.

Would Be Purchaser How much for this
pictureP
Artist-The price is IS, 900.
Would Be Purchaser-Why, man alive,
you expect to be paid for your work as if
you had been dead 400 or 500 yearsl-Texas
Siftings
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

ABOUT fifteen real bargains in second
hand, both upright and square pianos,
also Estey and other standard organs,
are now offered by Hobbie Music Com :.
pany, No. 1877 Salem avenue. Call and
examine them. They will interest you.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

mothers meeting" will be held at
tho Christian Church this afternoon at
3 o'clock Mrs. j. W. Newton, OF
Staunton, will conduct the meeting and
her subject will be pitfalls for Your
Boys All mothers are requested to
attend.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Said to Have Stole tho Clothes in Salem

Police Officer Rigney arrested Charles
brown, colored, yesterday ON a charge
OF stealing suit OF clothes belonging
to Henry Walker from Esther Reynolds.
The stealing is said to have been done
at Salem, and Brown is in jail awaiting
the action Of the authorities of that
town.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
The Festival to be Held Monday Night

The festival given by the Ladies' Aid
society OF the United Brethren Church
VIII be held Monday night, February
70 and not tonight, as has been pub
lished.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Tho Football Game Postpone,

The football game which was to have
been played yesterday afternoon be-
tween the Devon and Graves teams was
postponed until tomorrow on account of
the weather.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

Mrs. Drew will be assisted by one of the
strongest companies ever gathered to-
gether, including MIR AND Mrs. SID
NEY DREW, CHARLES Il. HANFoRD, so
favora bly, remembered here as "Marc
AntonY;" MRS. MCKEE RANKIN, MISS
PHYLLIS RANKIN, GEORGE OSBORNE,
CHARLES ERIN WERNER, EDWIN WAL
LACE, 81. o. GIBBS and others.
B-Curtain at s:3O.-&1
Prices: Box seats, S1.sO; parquet, ST.;
balcony and circle, 75c., balcony admis-
sion, 500; gallery, CSC.
SEATS AT JOHNSON & JOHNSON'S.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

Iho obtI'aI Ut tHo FIrBt BAptfst Church.
The festival which was given by the
Ladies' Aid Society of the First Baptist
Church last night was we'll attended
considering the number of other attrac
+ tions in the city. Delicious refresh
ments OF al kinds were served by the
ladies. The festival will be continued
tonight, to which all are invited to at
tend
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

JAPANESE Liver Pellets cure bilious
ness, sour stomach and all kidney and
liver troubles. Small and mild. Sold
by Christian e. Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

marched in front, to the intense delipht
OF an army Of small boys. This was in.
tended as prelude to the ball given by
the drum corps at the armory last night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

Old papers for sale at this Of ce at Ia
cents per hundredS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

TOR RENT-A DESIRABLE FUR
II nished front room, 1923 Campbell
avenue. 222 St
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
BUSINESS NOTICES
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

NJ OTICE-THE THIRD ANNUAL
~ meeting Of the stockho lders of the
Oaklands Improvement Company will
be held in the office OF the Company's
attorneys, Messrs. Scott and Staples,
Terry Building, Roanoke, Va, ON
Thursday, February 22nd, 1894, at 10
o'clock, a. m. BY order of tho Board OF
Directors. A. d. RICE, Secretary.
1 81 I'd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
Only Two Cases In Police Court

Why NV" VHseb IN Police Court
Justice Turner had only two cases in
ponce court Yesterday morning. Charles
Booker and Ballard Waldo we're each
lined So for deing disorderly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
FOR AUNT.

DOR RENT.-NICE OFFICES IN
a Masonic Temple, with steam heat.
Apply to w. f. WINCH, room l, Ma.
sonic Temple. 2231w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23
j. w. sEMONEs, d. ID. 8.
DENTIST,

1872 Salem avenue,
Over Traders Loan and Trust COMPANY,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-23

POARDERS WANTED-ROOM AND
~ table, 3l4 Campbell avenue s. W.
22Olw
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-03-13
A Head for Business.

A Haverhill man, says the Boston
Globe, in order to impress business
methods on his con early in life, told
the youngster that If he would see
that the gas bill was paid before a
certain date each month he could
have the discount himself. The
Haverhill youngster took very kindly
to the idea apd captured the discount
each time the bill came in. To his
father's surprise, however, the gas
bill began to increase at remarkable
rate. He found one night that his
son was burning gas all over thu TN
OF the house f:om 10, O'Clock until q
the next morning. The youngster
had become a Napoleon of tiuapoe
and had discovered the fact that the
bigger tie bill the bigger the dis
oynnt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-03-13
Attention Democratic

We publish to-day q com munica-
ton from an old time Democrat of
this county urging the party to pre-
pare for the campaign this Fall. Our
correspondent seems to think that
with an united party the Democrats
can carry the State. Whether
this be SO or not, there is a whole
lot Of truth in what he says and it
should attract the attention Of all
claiming to be Democrats.
Nothing can be gained by factional
strife while wonders might be ac-
complished by united and harmon
ious party. We respectfully submit
his communication TO the careful
consideration of the party in the
hope that harmony and union may
srow out Of it's present dlsorgauized
condition.
The columns Of the INDEPENDENT
are open TO any Democrat in the
State wishing to DISCUSS this matter
with view to harmonizing the party.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-03-13
DIR. Wilson Has Moved.

DR.. .. E. Wilson, Dentist, has
moved FROM room 40 Of the Depot
Hotel to the residence lately occupied
bv I. Ostreicher on Idaho Street.
Having leased the premises for one
year, he can be found there at all
hours of the day and night, ready to
practice his profession. All wanting
work done in the entistry line are
respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime work and prices. -: slit