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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
THE THOUGH Klp,sp MATCH.
He Found Him In Somebody's Darling
Who Was Walking Fifth Avenue.

Reggy had long limo of gcntlo anccs-
tors behind him, and it was just rs nat
ural for him to look tho nobleman as it
was Tor the other boy to look "de tough
Kid of tho Fort ward,'' which was the
insignia on Swipscy's cscutchcon.
Tho tough kid was sitting in tho gut
ter when Rcggy came down the steps in a
suit fresh and well fitting. with linen i'm
maculate, as becomes gentleman, and
his round, bOyish face dignificd and ear
nest with Its stamp of birth. The gutter
boys gaze was full of scorn, and his heart
>STeiied with a consciousness of injustice
somewhere that he could not define AS
Heggy reached tho sidewalk tho others
feelings found vent in @ howl of derision.
Catch on to dc dude!' jecrcd Swipscy,
following him down the avenue. Regi-
maid was putting.on his gloves and took
"AYI got suit just like dat hons
IN me trunk. Say, I'd like to punch yer
face. lSecs''
Reginald looked annoyed and crossed tho
street, the other close behinds
TOO pretty ter fight, amt yor?"
Reggy stopped, warm flush mounting
to his yellow hair.
can't stand this, no said in apology
to his ancestors and began slowly drawing
OH his gloves. Swipsoy waited patiently
while tho preparations were in progress
Ho was gentleman, too, after the code of
his Fort ward set and scorned to take an
unfair advantage of his antagonist
With GOODNESS and elaboration Rcggy
took off his coat, folded 1t and hung it
across tho railing smoothcd his gloves and
placed them carefully upon the coat, his
nat, too, and without condcsccnding to
speak word he stopped up to Swipsoy,
and tho fight began
1t was all over in one round. There
was no referee but it wasn't necessary
Swipscy knew when he had enough
Probably those well shaped and well
Kept hands never inspired such respect us
they did on That occasion. Still with an
unru1flcd composuro he replaced his hat and
his coat took his gloves in his hand and
continued his digniflcd passage down the
avenue.
Swipscy looked after him with dazcd
eyes and then thoughtfully moved off in
tho other dircction.-New York Herald
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
ONE CROSS EXAMINER.
Hc Wasn't Gentleman and He Didn't
Come From Virginia.


Come From Virginia.
In Kentucky an unfortunate merchant
saw bankruptcy confronting him, and to
save portion of his property he invoked
the name OF his wife and the assistance of
friend. The creditors instituted proceed
lngs TO recover certain property, and in the
course oi the proceedings this friend, ma
tive of Virginia, was put upon the stand
All went well until the witness was sub
Jcctcd to rigid cross examination by a
lawyer, himself II native of Virginia. The
witness went laundering along at such n
rate that his lawyer felt it necessary 10 in
tcrfcrc and tell him that he was not re-.
quired to answer questions which would
criminatc himself.
After the close of the case, which rc-
suited disastrously for our accommodating
friend from Virginia, he expressed great
indignation at the humiliation TO which
he had been subjected. 81 was never i'm
my life treated with so little courtesy, -"
no said. The opposing counsel did not
act ut all like gentleman, sir. expected
entirely different treatment, especially ms
L learned that he was from Virginia, and
he knew that l was from that state No
sir, in the old days no Virginia gentleman,
sir, would cause another Virginia gentle
man the slightest embarrassment because
OF so paltry II matter, nor would he seek
by set heterogeneous to make him contra
dict himself. No, sir, il is objectionable.
sir, and all for the purpose of increasing
the dividends of Il few Yankee clients
whom he never saw. l am convinced sir.
that your lawyer never came from Virgin
Ill ut all, sir. He must have como from
West Virginia. louisville Post
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Death Of Mrs. VIM. H. Muse.

Mrs. VIM. q. Muse, mother OF Geo.
Muse, treasurer of Roanoke county,
died at her residence In the county yes
terday afternoon at o'clock, aged 66
years. The cause of death was heart
disease. While Mrs. Muse had been
complaining for some time she was not
actually sick but few days. Funeral
services will be preached from the
house this afternoon at 8 o'clock by
Rev Samuel Crumpecker, of the Dun
kard church. The remains will be in
TERED in the family burying ground.
Deceased leaves a husband and four
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
" Turkey and the Turka-o

An American from Turkey will lee
ture tonight at the Christian Church
on Turkey and the Turks" He comes
we'll recommended by all those who
have known him for years and have
neard his lecture. Hewas college mate
OF Rev. II. G.. Garrison at Lexington.
KY. His lectures are exceedingly inter,
esting. instructive and humorous. After
the lecture he will appear In full Turk.
ish costume and perform the Mohamme-
dan worship. No admission fee will be
charged, but collection will be taken.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Death OF Mrs. e. j. sand orson.

Mr.. s. d. Barrett, with his wife and
daughter, Mrs. w. A. Sanderson, LETT
yesterday afternoon on the 1880 train for
Chicago, having been called to the bed
side of his daughter. Mrs E. j. Sander
son, OF that city. Soon after they left
telegram was received here announcing
That the sick lady was dead. Mr. E. j.
Ssnderson was st one time employed on
the street railway of this city The
afflicted families have the sympathy of
large circle OF friends in this city and
vicinity.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Not Under Their Ansnicss.

The management Of the Railroad De.
psrtment Y. M. G. A. wish II Understood
that the Match Social" being adver-
tised to be given in their West Roanoke
building Thursday night, August 80, Is
not TO be given under their auspices
They are permitting certain ladies who
are interested in q private matter to
have the use of the building.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Morphine Habit Ia Annoy.

1t appears that morphia is being import
ell largely into Annoy and that the habit
of injecting it is much on the increase
Habitual opium smokers taking 10 NOR
phinc injections are enable toabsJain from
the opium pipe, but arc by 10 means cured
nf opium smoking. us IL cosSati ion of tho
injection habit leads inevitably TO an in
creased indulgence in smoking. London
News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
An Infant Dead.

Alfred George, the infant son OF
Thomas and Sarah Davidson, died yes
terday morning at the residence of his
psrents No. 609 Fourth avenue, north
east. The remains were inferred yes
terday afternoon in the City Cemetery.
There were no services.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Contractor Wilson Sued.

Frank Normoyle has entered suit In
the Hastings Court against Contractor
Wilson, who Is constructing the public
building. for SO. 900. Mr.. Nromoyle, to
whom Mr. Wilson had sublet q portion
OF the CONTRACTS and then Withdrawn 10,
claims that Wilson owes him money for
work already done and he is also suing
him for Estimated profits on his con-
tract.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
VIII Mako a uentury Rum.

Messrs. Fred Mitchell, J.. S. Camp
bell, G. e. Lewis and j. II. Ault will
leave Sunday morning on their byoicles
for run Of 100 miles, going three and
one-half miles beyond Staunton. They
will return to Roanoke on Monday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Burial of an Infant.

George A., Jr., the infant son OF G. A.
and Rebecca j. Long, who died at the
residence OF his parents, No. 917 Jeffer-
son street. Monday evening, was buried
yesterday afternoon at o'clock in the
City Cemetery. Services were preached
from the house by Rev. j. G. Jones,
pastor of Trinity Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
An Efficient Representative.

IAN Efficient Representatives.
Capt. Phil. Brown, the populsr pro.
prietor Of Blue Ridge Springs, was In
the city yesterday, and, after oonsulta-
tion with friends from various portions
OF Botetourt county, announced that he
would be candidate for the house OF
delegates on the Democratic ticket.
Captain Brown had previously an
nounced that he did not intend TO be- 3
candidate, but the pressure from all
parts OF the county for him to sgain be
q candidate was so great that he could
not resist. He he's served the people Of
Mis- county with fidelity and Efficiency
heretofore. and will no doubt be cleo ted
by handsome majority.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28

Faith is found beside the most refined
life, the frocst government, the profound
est philosophy, the noblost poetry, the pur-
est humanity H. Munger
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
or on n Fishing Trip.

Messrs. P. l.. Terry, A. c. HIppey and
number Of other gentlemen left yes-
terday morning in private car for Mr..
Terry's farm, "South View" which ia
situated at Glade Spring They will
spend several days in fishing and hum
ing.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Exhibit for the Exposition.

The Roanoke Roofing and Metal Cor
nice Company shipped an exhibit to the
Atlanta Exposition yesterday, consist
ing OF galvanized iron main cornice,
tower cornice. tower final and hip cap
ping. These will be used on sample
building to be erected at that place.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Improving Roanoke Street.

CsIta knight has force of men at
work grading Roanoke street. The sug-
Restion has been made that the chain
gang should be put to work macadamiz-
ing this street from Salem avenue to
franklin road.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Death ofColonel JefYress.

Col. w. Calvin Jeffress, of Nottoway
county, the father of Mrs. Morton
Word, died on Saturday in his 73d
year. He was q graduate OF the v. M.
l. and an officer of the Confederate
army. He was friend and classmato
OF John Letcher. the famous war gov,
ernor of Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told. 4
Rita OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on tl5o
strsota By Times Reporters-PoiIsts
Political. sooial and General HappSp-
Ing Yesterday.

Will Preach ut tho Dunksrd TabernaoiSA
Elders Stone and Dameron, OF the
Pfimative Baptist Church, with
preach At the Dunkard tabernacle
Thursday forenoon at / o'clock.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28

South America has tho greatest unbro-
ken extent Of level surface OF any country
in the world. The llanos of the Ornoco
ARE so Hat that the motion OF the rivers can
scarcely he detected over IN area of 200,
600 square miles.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28

How disagreeable 1t Ia to have the
bristles OF q tooth brush come out in
ones mouth. The "Loonen" brush for
25c OF Christian Bsrbee Drug Store is
guaranteed and new brush given IL the
bristles come out.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Rain Kept Many Persons From the Races
at Sheepshead Bay Yeaterdny.

RAC98
at Sheepshead Bay Yesterday.
New YORK, August 27.-There was
distinct falling of in the attendance
and the character OF the sport at the
grand circuit trotting meeting to-day,
only one event furnishing anything like
close contest. Rain fell at noon in
the city and many persons were kept
away. Benton Wilkes, in the postponed
2:15 race, won his third heat in hollow
style. The race for three year-olds was
q mere formality, Laraoie outclassing
the others. and the real contest was
between Fred Kohl and Geddes for
Becond money.
In the 2:30 class for PAGERS, Bumps,
who nosed Rachel out in 2:0sH at Buff
falo recently, was an overwhelming
fevorite and an easy winner. Cephas
won rousing race in the 2:15 class, do
teating Qdeechy and Caprice, both Of
whom were heavily backed to win. Co.
phas was quoted ten to one before the
start. He made break early in the first
mile and was out of the hunt before
renching the first quarter pole. Arena,
In this heat. looked like sure winner
until he reached the home stretch,
where he weakened, givine place to
Bravado. The horse pulled up lame and
was drawn. In the second and succeed.
Ing heats Cephas easily out trotted the
high class field. Alix was sent to beat
the track record 2:n6N. but the best she
could do WAS 2:0sN. Following are the
summarizes:
2:17 class, trotting; purse $4,000.
bent0n Wilkes, IL, j. l.; CatherineLeyburn, /,
222; Scranton Belle, 2 ., 3, /; Ora X, 4, 3. 9, g.
Time, Ella, 2:l3, 2:11. 2:l41.
2;So 30 class, trotting, three year olda; purse,
Larabie. l, l. l; Geddcs. ., ., 2: Fred Kohl, 3, g.
8; Leeue, 4, 4. 4. Time, 2:17x, 2:1s, 2:1TA.
$3.50 class, pace purse. 81 700.
Bumps, I, l, l; Katie Greenandcr, 3, .. 2;
Gretchen, ?, 8, a; Gem d, 4, 8, 3. Time, 2:16N
2:l5 class. trotting; purse, 5000.
Cephas: d. /. 1, l: bravGdo, 1, 3. 2. d. Rose Leaf,
2,2,5, Z; Caprice, &. %, 8, =. Time, 2:l3, 2I2a.
2:13H, 2:11x.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
In the Polioe Court.

In the police court yesterday morning
Doc Mitchell, colored, was fined 80. SO
for disorderly conduct. Sallie Foutz,
white, was fined 50 so tor lettering on
the street after dark.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28

CLEAN food and clean teeth create
good appetiteA. Our "Orown Tooth
Wash" is most delig htful. cleansing and
polishing the teeth while is strengthens
the gums. For sale only at Christian
Barbee Drug Store,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
German at bedford CITY.

Several members OF the Roanoke
Machine Works Orchestra went to Bed
ford City yesterday afternoon, where
they played for a private german at that
place last night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28

children, namely, William and George
Muse, Mrs. Callie Woods and Miss Alice
Muse.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
cup to Date" Pianos. .sDown to Date,
Pr{cea

Prices.
a LARGE shipment of new style Mar
shall & Wendell Pianos just received
by Hohbie Music Company. Prices and
terms more attractive than ever before.
No interest charged on instalment
sales.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
summaries

The Virginia Dry Goods Company has
large line OF cloaks On sale at auct ton
every day from 10 to 12.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Among the Ribbons.

Another lot OF those fine black and colored
velvet ribbons with satin back and fast edge,
a sa Few days ago. These will move
lust as quickly, so 10 prompt.
40. Biack Satin Velvet Ribbon 100.
no. B!ack Satin Velvet Ribbon nc
no. BACK Satin Velvet Ribbon soc.
And wider In same proportion IL priceH and
qnalities we oner can be matched, we will take
ours back and return the money
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
L e ghorn Flats.

3uo Childrcn.s White Leghorn Flats, former
~ Cbilcren's White Leghorn Flats which
SOLD at 81, 81 % and 81 80. are now 75c.
oGu Misses Leghorn Flats which we sold
easliy III II ara Si25, are reduced to sec.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Children's Refers.

Children's Refers, made OF plain cloth In
navy. brown and tan, trimmed with marrow
ana woe braid, siEes to years, at soc,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
For Separate Skirts.

At 5ae new 54-iuch wide Wool Diagonal Che
volt, black and navy. A decided bargain.
At l5c, new Mobair finished wide vale dag.
onai Serge, 81 inches wide-navy and black
inches wide. The newest and most popular
At S.Sc, the very new Clay Worstede, for
Ladies' Blazer Snite-back and navy See them
At xi25, very stylish things in the new Fig.
urcd Black Mohairs-54 inches wide
Az Sl.5o, nnest quality 60inch WIDE genuine
Cravenetto Serge-in black, navy, brown snd
myrtle. W
Plain Sergcs, black and navy, at CSC, 42Xc snd
ceived for fall business
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Wire and Buckram Frames.

500 Wire and Blckram Frames In new
shapes, SC each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Silk Veiling s.

Specially new and desirable. double width
veihngs, intending black, white and leading
hnest quality, real value 75c yard, at 25c. az =
and SOC. ="
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
Little ChiIdren's Wear.

Lawn Caps ut an enormous sacrifice. AL
regard 10 or former prices, graded Into a few
lots ~"
Form or i9c Lace Caps now for... 25c
Form er &C Lace Caps now for.... soc
Form or ASc Lace Caps now for. I0c
Former 81 - Lace Caps now for...... COO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-28
New TriIby HecktieS.

We have now ready fifty dozen OF the
"Trilby" Ties for Ladics In Black Satin. with
white piping, and plain Black Satin. Price SOC.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20
THERE WAS NO SECOND VERSE.
Absorbed Mr.. Dash Didn't Know lie Was
Hearing the Lords Prayer.

Absorbed Mr.. Dash Didn't Know lie Was
Hearing the Lords Prayer.
The following good story comes from
New York:
The occasion was one of the semi-musi-
cal Sunday evening which we all know
well. Mrs. Dash had attended from gem
uine love for the hostess, but young MT.
Herbert Dash, her son, was there only
out of flial respect and an ardent desire
to please his mamma.
The host was a musical deyotee, but
made the unfortunate mistake OF over
rating his own voice and Its power 70
please.
Young Mr.. Dash had done all that~the
strictest adherents TO good form could
ask. He has listened and he had ap-
plauded until finally, finding himself tete-
a-tete on the sofa with charming Miss
Blank, he yielded to natural impulses
and listened to the music OF her voice
rather than that which came from the
piano. In his own mind he had become
convinced that In truth virtue Is IT'S own
reward His consciousness OF duty
well done pervaded his very soul. Salts
faction beamed from his eyes. Miss
Blanks power OF repartee kept him con-
stantly on the alert He dearly loved q
conversatIonalist who was witty IN an
honest. wholesome way, In their So
cluded corner he felt no remorse in en-
Toying the good thing the gods had sent
The group about the piano were not dis
turbed, and the semi-conhdentlai attitude
consequent upon the subdued tones, lent
an additional charm All was peaceful
as a summers dream.
Suddenly there was a lull. The voice
at the piano ceased. Those near by muir
INJURED their applause. Mr.. Dash looked
up. paused moment in his chat. capped
IN the subdued fashion appropriate foI
Sunday night. and exclaimed. Charm
'ngl Excellent My dear sir. could you
not give Us the second verse;"
T-sfed Of the expected eager response
and The consequent renewal Of the music
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20
ANOTHER STORM.
Another Break in the Telegraph Line.

Another Break in the Telegraph Line.
The Western Union telegraph wire again
suffered from the storm last night, snap
ping in two about o'clock. When once
down at that time of day it is rarely
repaired before day break. Last night
was no exception to the rule, hence no
press dispatches appear today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20

Pendleton's new city council has start
ed In for Ietrenchment and reform. The
first step in this direction was the intro
duction of an ordinance making a reduc-
tion Of 10 per cent in the salaries of city
officials.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20
STATE NEWS.
Interesting Items Culled From Oregon's
Leading Newspapers.

Thomas Lewis, convicted of arson in
Wasco county, was brought to the peni-
tentiary yesterday. where he will remain
three years. He is known in The Dalles
as the Antelope hay burner.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20

Alexander Olsen is under two years
sentence TO the penitentiary from Port
land, having pleaded guilty TO the charge
of the larceny of vallse, an umbrella
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20

Joseph Gatson has sold forty acres of
he lake near Gatson to two Portland
men, who will try its adaptabilIty for
growing onion and sugar beets. The lake
is drained by big ditch to the Tualatin
liver and overflows In high water.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20

A large amount of building has been
done at The Dalles during the past sum-
meE Over twenty-five residences have
been built and number of business
structures, besides many additions ana
enlargements.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20
CloakS and Jackets

under cover of which the condolences
might also be renewed, silence fell upon
the entire group. Presently a voice
arose Herbert" said Mrs. Dash, that
was the Lords Prayer"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20

Baker City people are discussing the ad-
visibility of securing for their town
custom mill and public sampler for the
handling of the rich ores of that section.
The Democrat offers to subscribe 500 to
the fund to secure the enterprises and
to otherwise helping the good cause
along.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20

j. L. Fox is fitting up for diversified
'armirg, as he considers that as the only
road to success on the farm during these
hard times, says the Scio Press. He
recently disposed OF 1.iOO bushels of splen-
did potatoes, realizing for them II cents
per bushel net. They were raised on
four acres of land. and even at this low
price pay much better than raising hops
or whe II.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20
The Resort .o..

473 Commercial street. is the place
where the businessman and the lRboring
man 90 for what is called BEST IN
THE COAST" or a nice cool drink Of
the crlebr tied GambrInus breI. Sand
vi'hes Of every kind made to order. and
sn elegant free lunch served rve'y dal.
Hi B'ston Baked Beans served every
"her afternoon You are ~elcome.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20
ITS ORIGIN.

First, as to its origin: The Monroe doc
trine is the collective term applied to two
declarations contained in the message of
President Monroe to the congress of the
United States, December 2, 1923 The two
declarations are to be found in diff
portions of the message, and ere made
with reference to different subJect-mat-
ters: the history of one is diffei ent from
that of the other, and the general prin-
ciples suggested by the two refer to en-
tirely different subjects. I will consider
them separately. The first declaration is
as follows:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-20
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Open every day from O'Clock to 5:S0
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Subscription rates t3 per amman.
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