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ner and new lever attachments, that
makes II very safe for girls use.
Stylish-looking leather bags, costing
about 81. or felt ones at 81 cents. are car
ried. but the youth OF the sterner sex
prefer "A good old strap.
Boys spend little thought on cos ines
for skating, and appear in sweater or
peajacket and warm cap. but a girl knows
that she never looks prettier than In her
skating outfit and there are some very
smart new costumes being made at sew
eral fashionable tailors.
SWEATER COSTUME.
Many girls 20 in so hurriedly for out-of-
door sports that costumes are devised for
them very much like their brothers, con-
sisting of a sweater and n cap and a
stout skirt. The young woman who skates
in this business-lilSe way either wears the
same kind OF sweater as a boy, which
she can get for 81 or So. or she goes in
for a special kind. which looks very fine
but costs her $50. She pulls the boys
sweater down over her head and belts
IL down; but the one made for her spe-
cially laces little way down the front,
and is of white wool. knitted in fancy
stitch. with a garnet sailor collar and belt
knitted on, and a short skirt. With this
shapely little sweater she wears a knit
ted cap TO match, with a tassel down the
back, a strong serge skirt of ankle length.
and pair of laced boots Of tan calfskin.
which she has made at the sporting goods
house on the model of her brother. They
are Waterproof leather-lined with por-
poise laces and broad. fiat heels. In this
garb, with pair OF shining club skates,
and her hands I'm feece-lined chevrette
gloves, the girl skater has as good n
chance of the championship as any OF the
lads.
For the maiden who does not so In go
thoroughly for sports a fur-trlmmed cos
tune is the regulation thing. The bolero
Jackets of sealskin or astrachkan are
much liked and are worn with skirts Of
ankle-length. trimmed with a band of
the fur. and a cap and small mun TO
match Chlnchila and "krimmer," as the
gray curly goat is called. are the favorite
furs for skating costumes. They com
bine well with cOlors and look well on the
ice
BLUE AND ORANGE COSTUMES.
Navy-blue and orange cloth combined
with black Persian lamb fur makes
fetching skating-dress. and has also the
advantage OF being one of the most fash
ionable arrangements Of color this win
ter.
A pretty dress of dark blue woolly
novelty cloth Is made with a vest OF Per-
sian lamb and revers OF the same fur,
with an under rever OF orange cloth. The
little bodice Is trim and taut and has nip
''ripples'' or full "basques," about four
inches deep. the top one OF blue cloth
and the under one OF orange: while around
the gored skirt is a band OF fur with a
lower edge of orange cloth showing.
The same costume is pretty when made
with an orange cloth vest instead OF fur
and q colllarette OF Persian lamb. with
head and claws like the mink scarfs.
The hat is fur turban. with a knot
OF yellow satin antique and "A black bird
at the side. and the skates may be car
ried in yellow chamois bag
A rather stylish skating suit worn on
Cortland Lake one OF the few days Of
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THE SKI
Governor o,rerrall and the Prlze-Fisht.

Governor OFerrall is being commended
on every hand for the stand he has taken
regarding prize fighting, glove contests.
etc. The Ministers Association of New
port News passed resolutions approving
the action taken by him.-The Suffolk
Herald.
Governor O'Ferrall appears to thorough
Is understand the tricks Of those inter-
ested In promoting prize-hghts. He says
the Characterization OF such bouts as
glove-contests Is mere subterfuge, and
expresses his determination to have the
law strictly enforced against those who
defy the statue which was enacted to pre-
vent contests commonly called prize
fights" by the way. the law on this sub
ject is very carefully drawn. as will be
seen by referring 10 sections 1888 and 1854
OF the Code OF lSN.-The Claremont He
raid.
Governor OFerrail mas made good
start In his administration by declaring
his intention TO prohibit all appearance OF
prIze-dehting In Virginia. The Chase City
Progress.
We are glad TO see that Governor OFer-
rail- has put his foot down on prize-fght-
ing In VIrginIa.-The Pulaski Lance.
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painted the darkest blue and mounted on
slender scarlet runners. The shape was
unusually graceful. sloping up high In
front to two slim swans heads Of black
ami gold. and above the wide dashboard
hrng chime OF silver bells suspended on
a rod. Behind was rumble for the
.'tiger." for as Mr. ID. informed. no lady
will drive unattended In the park" At
each side in front was a silver netting in
q silver frame to ward OF the flying snow
from the horses. and the body OF the
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New CONSTITUTION.

EINHlIOND, JdHudIy - 1871.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
As you know, / have long been In favor
OF a convention, l read your article OF
caution on this subject to-day. The fact
that the last two gribernatorial elections
we're won BY more than 400e0 should be
grounds for regarding the party as safe
In undertaking this work now. There
need be no fear Of Mr. Cleveland's admin
istration coming out winner In the pres
ent contest. I have the same confidence
IN his success that have when ! see a
true witness go on the stand. ] know he
win come out all right We only need n
little patience The discussion would unity
the party by sinking minor questions out
~ Gftsfr. r
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u 'armc or electrlc Diue Gamer y nalT ID y
pretty suit for young girl.
It should have yoke of sealskln or chin
chnla, and three-lnch band OF fur on
the skirt. and be worn with Russian
belt Of striped gold with a buckle 10
match.
A fancy seal mum is carried. or rather Is
hung to the neck by a slender gold chain.
which Is more "chic" than the usual rib
bon.
Bright colors are always desirable on
the skating pond. and II a dark costume
is worm bits OF warm, rich tints should
be introduced In the hats. or a bright SILK
handkerchief may be knotted around the
throat under the coat collar.
DRESS FOR COASTING PARTIES.
Coasting parties are fashionable this win
ter. and there IS n fine new sled this year
called the FLEXIBLE Flyer" which has a
ste.ring-bar in front to be worked with
the feet or hands. as preferred. 1t Is quite
handsomely got up in natural wood ana
costs e or 81.
The old bob sled'' or double runner
can furnish more fun on a moonlight night
than any other machine known, and II IS
out this year in q gayly-painted dress with
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n. Wen ple.sed.
TEcK. VA. January q. 1894

TECk. VA, January -. lSl
To the Editor of the Dispatch.
I am 80 heartily agreed In the COM
ments you make UPON Hawaii-also In
the main about the tarin. finance. &c.
that l must Just sey 70. have been q
voter forty years. and have trte1 to
inform myself upon the issues OF Ameri-
can politics. 10 a. to vote intelligently. This
/ recognize as duty devoiviug upon an
who are to exercise the sacred. yet very
common. privilege II casting = ballot
Tbs DIsoateA sasul4 eiseulete ~ snd
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YOUNG GIRLS SKATING GOWN.
new. strong brake, and is obtainable ioi
from s. to SIS. according as the size Of tht
top Is eight or ten feet.
Coasting costumes are warm ana strohg'
and not injurab!e by tumbles In the SNOW:
Girls wear stout shoes with leggins anu
short fur coats, or fur-trimmed coats ana
a skirt OF storm serge.
Little knitted hoods are worn. but one
Of the prettlest coasting-hoods nave
seen was OF crimson India silk, accor-
deon-pleated. In a large capuchon over a
close cap OF ermine which showed arouhd
the face. The silk was gathered on Top
into a tuft. and fell on the shoulder IN
doubled cape Long floating ribbons were
becomingly tied under the chin. rms
looked very bewitching on the curly head
of a maid of IS. who wore an ermine tip
pet and mun and a dark coat.
TIE SLEIGHING WHIRL IN NEW
YORK.
when sleighlng comes in New YORK
the whole city goes mad. But alas. IL -
usually merry madness OF short dura-
ton. while it lasts 1t Is carnival whicn
fills Central Park and the great driving
roads beyond with a dashng, laughing
throng in any sort OF vehicle on runners
that can be found on short notice.
In the flashing procession are seen
among the absurdities which are hurried
out on the spur OF the moment the nnest
specimens OF famous horsefesh and hui
man owners In the world. The jangiing
OF bells. the skirring OF runners, the
cracking Of whips. the sound OF laughter
and excited voices fiy by. and We nave
only a second to note that that Is Robert
Bonner In that cutter with the sleek bays
and Colonel Delaney Kane behind. and
that In q moment In black sleigh heaped
with sable robes comes the old-timer,
Frank Work. with his pretty daughter.
Mrs Burke Roche. In a brown costume.
with sables dangling around her neck
and bunch Of yiolets as large. as . din
ner-plate at her breast.
MY LADY'S CUTTER.
Tho great carriage-makers on Fifth
avenue tell me they carry no sieighs In
stock. as the opportunities TO use them
are sOfew: but they had few handsome
models OF which one was pointed out &c
me az the me plds'' OF elegance I'VE
VIII build that TO order" said Mr.. D.,
.sfor s550. and for my lady's cutter for
park and swell-country driving you can
not nnd enything mere correct"
n ~ 5 .uIng)6 1goa9'seAte4 sleiQA>
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at the request OF the chief OF divisions.
For instance: man is seeking an APP
pointment as boiler Inspector, He writes
out his application endorsed by different
congressmen and Democratic leaders. II
In placed on fle at the Treasury Depart
ment and In most cases referred to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
SEEKERS FOR OFFICE
Their Mission Is a Weary and Often a
Very ThanklesS One.
STILL THE RUSH CONTINUES
,-o...d nv tho Hard Times-Piaces Mt tho
disposal Of Cabinet Ofiieers-inh"-
enoo of Congressmen.

".
D-AeruNGTON. j. c., January H.
v..1, lowering skies and murky fogs The
, ,,r office continues. Men. women.
IA children are involved. The hard times
,,.-,,sc the rush What adds 10 the
,,,heilc character Of the hunt Is the fact
,,,, those who are in ONCE make most
a.,..eraie cYorts 20 retain their positions
,g,to,ys who work TO support their fami-
..s have lost their situations. Old sol
,,.rs have been discharged, and among
.,.c.o mon who have received the medal OF
honor Those In need seemed 10 nave
....i.rd no more favor than those not
O.. ..-t The civil-service law IL the oniy
,.-.,.-.on FOR them. bat there are many
,l..es not classified 0nd not subject 10
c..l.eor,Ice regulation
q, former administrations politics has
r..n an important factor In the distri-
f..ti.a Of these places II IS factor 10
..- legs degree In the present admins
,-..an. The wishes of the representatives.
..l ~ the senators are more frequently
l..r--arIel somc are never consulted rs
,. Federal appointments in their o's-
..,~- or state. Others secure appoint
...-ts with very litle trouble 1A"se
..,r.rt me heads Of departments seem to
lave more influence than officials imme-
a.atr.y interested.
All cabinet officers have more or less
....o.uimentv. The Secretary Of state IS
,-.I.,.i with the power OF distributing
,..-irc missions and consulships. Ihese
.r,..qtm.nte. however, are made by 'he
p,..,i.at 1t Is said that Mr. Gresham
y r. Las very little 10 do with them
OIL. . have been distributed thus far WIN
,.y exceptions. after consultation with
IN. nearest Assistant Secretary Of state
e,.a.l congressional favors may have
....irci molcty Of them, but the recon-
mar. .iations OF not one congressman IN
recently have been fayorably considered.
o.is.de influences swirl in and bear away
t.- prize.
while This may be annoying TO n CON
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the dcvl inserting huge welse into A..
top OF this mountain. Snd with one f,n
stroke OF his mighty hand burstlr, /.
asurder. thus creating a stairway. wh,.,,,
by to descend To the sulphurous roy,or,
OF his dark abode. Below ~ and arogNs
US were rocks. rocks. rocks.
WHEN THE STARS SANG ToGeTur,
piled hundreds OF feet above IA on .s,,.
side were masses OF old, gray, time-y-.ls.,,
boulders, that looked a. though ~.
might have hung supended over ite 81.
pice when the stars sang together ara bn-
man existence had not yet been nseo,..,
by the veromous trail of the ssrre-t n,..,
all things. Gigantic old forest m.Yei..,
waved thslr kng branches ever us "a
apparently grew out of the s1nf .to,,
face OF the chasm. without anything \,
nourish them save the stlll dnsvs % si.ft
and the glorious sunshine 81 aay n,
bright rays OF sunlight ever rene-r,f.,s
to the bottom of III. stairway. hst ~.
quiet. haif-sai gloom % the y'sc, fans
Ike a gentle benediction upou thn sosrt,
or the tourist. who has grown weary Win
the ar!uous effort OF asceniing a., ,ha-.
a
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WEST.
mands that his resignation be accepted"
ssWell." replied Mr.. Bissel. this APP
s,ears to be an exceptional case. i viii
nut him down on the Emergency List 4"
Wilson says he got a glance at the
.Emargency List when the name WIS
put down Il give you my word. sir"
on H."
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AGES WOULD NOT SATISFY

standing there she con'i1l,.. IN
wrapt surprise and awc-stfick.n aIrf.,.
tiOn. our eyes were greeted by cnc p Ia,
most picturesque scenes 60 hr f0.rI ..,.
whete on tls Sson'' s'o'' Ni'h Iafi
breath ana diiated eyes, tfyns r tka
in at ore comprehensive glanc. o.. mar.
vellous lovelness OF The place hpt holrs--
aye. ages-would not suffice % satisfy IL,
longing eyes OF one who loves uarr. la
her nohlest aspects"
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The days Of colds and Or. Buirs Couch
eyruD ere q hand. Better buy Z bQta
IL y
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FINIS.

We went around the flNs. q. Il
to the top OF the eastern t
pice and through the nursls .nl
pines returned 10 the point who, ,,,
had left our horses. There W. af. me
3 o'clock dinner. and | venture to slt t.rt
no other delicacies have been g. .., Z
more since the day that Adam all rr,
ate the first fried chicken of d.. a.14
over upon the banks Of the Fuptrt rs,
now sprang into the saddles. st.... "A,
Glen Eyrie' for a short whit. a.t
then rode home by starlight Ti, dft
passed away. but nothing lesg rIn o.,
waters OF Iethc will ever bi0t olt 10
memories
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

way = Il that people use salvation :" :
Ansxsrj pscAase y y Ne ~ u'
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ELECTRIC BLUE AND SEAL.
A tIght-ntting Norfolk jacket OF gen
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04
A Hanging Rock Fake.

A few days ago Sergeant j. B. Frier
received letter from g. IA. Tavlor. at
koiner's store, in Augusta county, saw
ing that the sister of John Todd. who
has been working for Mr.. John Garst.
at Hanging Rock, desired to know If
Todd had recently had his leg sawn off
at the thigh whilst working in a saw
mill, for she had received word from
him to that effect and that he was sui
fering fer the nee ssities of life. II
this was SO she want to help him.
A day or two later the husband of
Todd's sister wrote 10 Sergeant Frier
saying that his wife was anxious to
know if her brothers leg had been cut
oil, adding, ~ don't think it is so, and
he is trying to get my wife to send him
money to spree on; he 10 no account and
is regular deadbeat There was also
Il letter enclosed from Jennie Robertson
to Todd's sister, in which she assured
the latter that Todd had been injured
as stated. To make long story short.
Sergeant Frier ascertained that Todd
was in his usual good health, and that
the yarn about his leg being sawn Off
was fake, sure enough.
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- $50
PROGRESSIVE LOVE.

remembcr fair Florence, nv worry fret low.
ana all that told her was truc o,.or 80,
dove, 80 '"o wings OIL Il
Ana ere shc loved me in tho distance bc,r,,
Inc sweet voice of dear Blanchc-sbo WAS hos,
of them all, '"' was oes'
anu l Keep her blest memory fresh in my
But the roses of summer must fodo :, ,ho c,u
AS tho night follows day, so wc mot hnt -
part. ''e' ou' W
men Emma and Isabelle, Mary and M,mc
i1'oh III turn wcro loved lightly. and 6rnca
and May. "''" |'s"cs
MY song every summer would bcor 3, no,,. ror,
but these, like tho Others soon driftod n,.o,.
1Ni,u Cnen came season of sadness for me.
m a season in which tried ard 10 forcct
me marvellous musical voice of Marie
ANA tho PARKWAY, oceanliko eyes of I.;zc,to
l. en- as the gay candle fly flirts with tho n,mo
prayed round the hearts of tho n,nidcns
knew. ' 'i'i"'"'
1ny song every season would have n new nomc
AND others would fado from INV mind lii; q
now look mt the past as 'twere all in n mist.
For my bosom's own queen Is cnthroncJ On
my knee. va
remember one name. ono alone In tho list.
AS gaze In tho beautiful eyes of Marie
Cy Narman in New York Sun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04

ITO TIE LYNCIlBURG PERPETUAL BUILD
4 ing and Loan Company and j. r. Gillian,
Samuel Tyrcc and W. McC. Waugh, trustees,
plaintiffs, ana {. d. ke1cr. Birdie Z. Kefrer and
G. c. TaliaferrO defendants:
Take notice that the undersigned, rs commits
siorcr OF the circuit court for the city of Roa-
nokc, Va by virtue of II decree rendered in the
above cause in vacation OF the said court on the
Both day OF December, 1873, will. at his office in
this city, ON TIE 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1884,, between the hours OF Q a. Ill. and 6 p. m,
proceed 10 take and state the following accounts,
directed by said decree:
!. An account OF NIL liens upon the property in
the plaintiffs bill mentioned, their amounts and
prioritics. ,. An account OF what interest G. G.
Taliaferro may have in the property mentioned
IN said bill and what Judgments against the said
Taiiaterro are liens upon his interest 3. ANY
other matters deemed pertinent by himself or re
Quircd by any of the parties in interest. Said
decree provides that the publication of this
notice for once a week for fonr consecutive weeks
shall be equivalent to personal service OF notice
on all parties. Al which time and place you are
required TO attend. And If for any cause the
taking OF said account be not commenced on said
day or, if commenced, be not concluded, the same
will be continued from day to day OF from time
to time at the same place and between the same
houre until the same be concluded.
5 law I'd A. L. PAYNE. Commissioner.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04
COMMISSIONERS SALES.

DUBLlC SALE-BY VIRTUE OF CERTAIN
l. decree entered at its December term. 1893, by
the Hastings Court OF the city OF Roanoke in the
chancery cause of j. II. steele, guardian, etc +,
vs. Mary Steele ct ais. the undersigned, as special
commissioner appointed under ssid decree, will,
ON SATURDAY, THE 11Tu DAY OF FEB.
RUARI, 1894, AT IL NJ, in front of the court
house in the city of Roanoke, ofrcr for sale ut
public auction the following described parcel Of
land with ills improvements:
Beginning ut point OH the cast side of Nelson
street 1i5 feet north of Bultt street. thence
with Nelson street north 10 degrees. east 50 feet
TO point, thence south 80 degrees east 1875
feet to an alley, thence with same south 10
degrees, west 30 feet TO another alley, thence
with latter alley north 50 degrees, west 157.75
feet to the beginning, and designated NJ lot No
!, in section 5, on the map OF tho Park Land and
Improvement Company, upon which is situated
u comfortable brick dwelling.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash as to the costs of
sale md the sum OF 40 with interest
thereon from tho 21st OF February. 1891, and tho
remainder upon n credit OF one and two wears
from day of sale. which said deferred payments
are 10 be evidenced by the interest bearing bonds
of the purchaser Title OF the property to be re-
tanned until all the purchase money shall have
been paid. LUCIAN Il. COOKE,
Commissioner.
Bond In the above styled cause of Steele,
guardian, w. steele CT al, has been executed by
Lucian H. Cooke, commissioner, with approved
security. :. :. BROOKE, Clerk
16 ids
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04
Etiquette of Letters of Introduction,

Etiquette oil Letters of Introduction.
In the giving of letters of introduction
permission should first be granted even
in the case of intimate friends, as the in
PRODUCTION of person whom you do not
know thoroughly and we'll is attended
with danger in many cases, and more
particularly when the presentation is
made by letter, rs the written words al
ways appear to carry more weight with
them than the spoken ones, and the re-
cipient of such an cpistlc feels in duty
bound to show the newly introduced cv-
cry courtesy that lies either in his or
her power Many unpleasant happen
ings have resulted from unthinking
good heartedness that prompted the let
ter without inducing careful study of
the one to whom it was given.
Many letters of introduction are pre-
sented in person, but the more elegant
way is to send them by messenger or
post, accompanied by the card of the per-
son comforting the introduction and your
own with your address on it. A visit
should be made within week after the
arrival of the letter by the person re-
ceiving it if the acquaintance is desired
Philadelphia Times.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04
Smashed IdOla.

What years and years of labor will
men not go through in order to gain tho
esteem Of their fellow mani Yet how
uncertain the reward. A thousand sue
cesses, single mistake, and all is lost.
1t is said now that if Admiral Tryon had
lived he might have been shot for his
great blunder. Only those who die or
retire at the right moment can hope to
retain what they have earned of fame.
Perhaps the cause Of this smashing Of
idols for a first offcnse is that, feeling
ourselves equal as whole to the idol,
we take advantage of the first error that
shows the lack of supposed superiority
to knock the idol down to the common
level Certain qualities may cause men
to become famous, but it is doubtful if
In the eyes of an all seeing Spirit we are
not all about as evenly made up of what
we call bad and good qualities as to
make a claim for any superiority other
than animal superiority ridiculous
Jamestown All.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04
Guaranteed Cure.

WE authorize our advertised druggist
10 sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds upon
this condition. If you are afflicted with
cough cold OF any lung, throat or
chess trouble, and will use this remedy
as directed, giving it a fair trial, and
experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and have your money re-
funded. We could not make this offer
qia we not know that DR.. Kings New
Discovery could be relied on. 1t never
ulsappolnts. Trial bottles free at Chris.
ton & Barbee's. Large size soc. and 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04
Buoklen's Arnica saIve.

TIE best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulsers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi.
lively cures piles or no pay required
1t Is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction or money refunded. Price, 25
cents per box. For sale by Christian: &
8arbeei
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-04
Strength and Health

II you are not feeling strong and
HHeaithy' try Electric Bitters. ii "La
grippe, has left you weak and weary
use Electrlc Bitters. This remedy
acts directly on Liver, Stomach and
niunevs' GENT aiding those organs
to perform their functions. r. Won arc
afflicted with Sick Headache. Won will
lind speedy and permanent relief hv
taxing Electric Bitters One trial
VIII convince you that this il tho
remedy you need Large bottles onIv
80 cents, at Christian & Barbeo's.