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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
SPOONlNG PARTIES.
How These Commendablo Aids to n1atri-
mony Should Be Conducted.

HOW These Commepdablo Aids to Matri-
mony Should BE Conducted.
"Spooning" parties aro popular in
eome quarters. They take their name
from good old English word which
was intended to ridicule the alleged fam
tast1c actions of n young man or q young
woman who is in love. For some reason.
which no ono ever could explain, every
body pokes fun at the lover. In fact.
that unhappy character is never heroic
In real life, no matter what great gobs
OF hero1sm are piled about him on the
stage, and in all tho romantic story
books The girl in love and the boy in
love are said to be ''spoony.
When "spooning" party is given,
the committee in charge Of the event re-
ceives spoon from each person who at
tends or else presents each guest with a
spoon. These spoons are fancifully
dressed in male and female attire, and
are mated either by the similarity of
costume or by distinguishing ribbon.
The girls and boys whose spoons are
mates are expected to take care of each
other during the continuance Of the So
cial gathering.
VI course the distribution of the spoons
is made with the greatest possible caro-
fuhess, the aim being to SO place them
as to properly fit the case of the young
people to whom they arc presented. The
parties arc usually given by tho young
people of some neighborhood where tho
personal preference of each spoony is
we'll known, and they arc tho source of
no end of fun. 1t is possible also that
they serve rs aids to matrimony as we'll,
and arc therefore commcndablc, since
an avowal is made moro easy to diff
dent swain after he feels that his pas
sion is not a secret, but that his weak
ness for 4 "spoony" maiden is known to
his friends and enemies ON the commit
tee which dispcnses the spoons. 1t may
be mentioned that after the spoons have
been distributed among the guests, each
couple retires for consultation regarding
the reasons which caused the award Of
mated spoons i'll their case. This consul
tation is known by the name of "spoon-
ing. st. Louis Republic.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
"B1MErALLIsm Is a oAroHwoKD.'
Col. J. Rush MILLER on the Political Sftu,
ton.

OoAs ~ ANuph AAAaAioE Oh ZIG 61kua-
ton.
Col. j. Rush Miller, OF Pulaski, the
well-known Prohibitioniss orator and
leader, is in the city on business. In an
interesting conversation last night with
TINES reporter, he expressed his views
quite freely on the political situation.
Colonel Miller believes that the Presi-
dental campaign next year will be one
OF the most interesting, as we'll as one
OF the warmest. this country has ever
Witnessed, and that 1t will not be run
on the old lines. 'tBimetallism," said
he, las . political term means nothing
but is more catchword, with but two
sides, free coinage at the ratio OF 10 to
and gold monometallism.
"The dominant parties both work Tor
position on bimetallism, which means
gold recommendation. II all parties were
out Of debt, It would make no difference
what was the price of labor or the pro-
duct of labor, or the quantity of money
per capita in circulation, but as
all men are n debt, either for their
personal obligations, or for municipal,
State or national indebtedness, ali
are interested in keeping the money of
final redemption in the same proportion
when the debt 10 paid az when 1t WAS
contracted. The number of units in
circulation at the time OF contraction
OF debt, determines the price OF she
money when compared with labor or the
products OF labor. hence she numbe of
units per capita must be kept stable or
uniform in order TO give equity and
justice to all parties concerned"
Continuing, Colonel Miller said:
1.-The difficulty Of the two dominant
parties 10 ssctionslism. No question is
settled on ita merita''
In regard to future polisicsl parties
the colonel thus expressed himself:
There is o movements on foot to effect
o combination Of the single tax people,
the labor element. the Populists, the
Prohibisionists, besides several other
smaller political organizations. A
% meeting will be held in New York about
the firss of June to see If a basis Of
Union can be agreed upon. If they
agree you will have In the field tho
new party thus formed. gold standard
Democratic party. gold standard Re-
publican party and Free Silver party,
with clean cut declaration in favor Of
unlimited coinage of gold and silver in
the ratio OF 16 to 1.
THE advanced thought advocated by
the leaders Of the proposed new party
is adverse to any coinage, except coin
age of silver for subsidiary purposes
Their idea is to Issue paper currency,
exchangeable for gold and oliver bull
lion at its market value on the day OF
the exchange, thus saving loss By abra-
sion 80 well as the cost of coinage"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28

WHILE in Stockton, CAL, some time
ago Thos. +. Langan, of Los Banos,
that State. was taken very severity with
cramps and diarrhna. He CHANGED to
meet Mr.. c. 81. Carter, who was SINH
larly afflicted. He says: II told him
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diaorh9a Remedy and we went to the
Holden drug store and procured bott
tie Of It, 1t gave Mr.. Carter prompt re-
lief and / can vouch for its having
cured me-" For sale by the Chas. Lyle
Drug Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
a Novel Entertainmant.

The Living Advertisements, which is
the nsme given TO the entertainment to
be held to night at the First Presby-
terrain Church, bids fair to be one of the
most novel and attractive things OF the
kind Of the season. The advertisements
most ommonly seen in the magazine
will be represented on the stage in true
living picture style. The musical pro-
gram is excellent, and includes solos by
Miss Helen Imboden, and instrumental
music by Miss Daisy wager, piano. and
Messrs. Buddo. Swartz, Lineback and
Hunter. Refreshments will be served,
and very small admission fee will be
charged.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Special Railroad Mems meeting.

The special meetings being arranged
for railroad men will be open on We'd
nesday night in the railroad mems
building, West Roanoke, and will be
assisted by Mr.. j. M. Burwick, freight
conductor OF the Evansville and Terre
Hsute railroad. Jim knows the crooks
and turns OF railroad life from the
brakeman up, and coupling as he does
his native wit and originality with ex-
perience, he never fails to entertain an
audience. On Tuesday night there will
be service of song to which sill are
invited.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Married Sunday Afsernoon.

j. r. Cox, popular Salem mei CHI ant.
and Miss Emma Jamison, also of Salem,
were married Sunday afternoon ct 9
O'Clock, at the home of Mr.. T. f. janis
son. In Northwest Roanoke, by Rev.
Mr. Locke, pastor of st. James Mesho-
dist Church. The wedding wss q quiet
affair. only the Immediate friends OF
the family being present. The newly
married people returned Sunday even.
ing to the home of the groom at Salem.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Run Over by q Team.

Eva Swartzel, little girl about 0
years old, was run over and seriously
injured by team and wagon belonging
to Jones' transfer, Saturday evening at
o'clock at the intersection Of Third
street and Randolph street northeast
She was knocked down by one of the
horses and dragged several feet by the
wagon. Her condition Ia still serious
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
The Newspaper Social Last Night.

The Newspaper Social" held by the
Young Peoples Society of the Firss
Baptist Church, was very largely ut.
tended. The program consisted of n
interesting talk by Mr.. Pollard; music
on the organ, cornes and violin, By Miss
Fellows. R. B. Swartz and Mr.. Hun ter,
respectively; recitation by Miss jamie
Mosely; solo, Mrs. Will ]. Wright; re-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Now Street Cars.

Two new street cars have been SO.
cured by the Roanoke Street Railway
Company, one regulation car and one
summer car. The summer car was put
In use yesterday for the first time in
conveying the crowd to the baseball
game. Hereafter the two summer cara
will be in regular daily use, one on she
Jefferson street. and the other on the
Campbell avenue lines. The old cars
have been very handsomely painted by
the Virginia Carriage Company, snd It
Is now almost impossible to distinguish
the old cars from the new ones.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Depth

Professor, )" said the ambitions stu
dent, Il am determined to gain recog-
milton fro5 the world as n deep thinker
Could You give me any advice on how
to procecd?'
None, " replied the old gentleman
thoughtfully, unless yon write in a
subcellar. ''-Washington Star.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Police Court Proceedings.

Will Moore and Will Hester were
tried in the police court yesterday morn.
Ing for the larceny of gold watch from
Harrison's jswelrY store. They were
sent on to the grand jury, and failing to
give bail were remanded to jail. Robert
Stewart and Richard Lowry were fined
$3.50 each for tresspassing on the Nor.
folk and Western railroad. A man
named Dean and Anna Dent were fined
IS each for unlawful conduct.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
The Greene Memoriai Children.

Greene Memorial Church was turned
over to the children Sunday. In the
forenoon the pastor, Rev. DR.. Thos. E.
Carson preached special sermon to
children on the subject OF "Sampson's
Conflict With the Lion" The evening
service consisted OF recitationa, music,
etc.. and was conducted by the Sunday
school superintendent; T. T. Fishburns,
Frank P. Thomas and J. P. Woods. The
children were drilled for the occssio n
by w. 81. Payne and Miss Hartwell
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28

citation, Mr.. E. P. Wright; uarsette,
Messrs. Terrill. BruRh, e. Swartz and
Bowers; recitation. Mr.. John Luck; solo,
Miss Agnes Stone; recitation, Miss Fan.
ME HcFaIls; solo, Miss Oracle Doss;
recitation, Miss Weber Fellows. The
social was given in the interest of .
special edition Of tho Loyal Leader"
the church psper. published by the
Young Peoples Society.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
A White Eagle.

A very large white eagle was seen BY
number Of people Sunday on Tinker
creek, two miles north Of the city. The
bird is supposed to measure ak or
eight feet from tip to tip Of the wings
and Ia described as being very beauti--
full.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
C0l0rGQ Dress Goods

An overstocked stock of colored
dress goods necessitates us to put the
knife in the entire assortment-that
means reduction, big saving to the
ladies-cOnsider when you can save
from ten to twenty-five per cent on
your purchase Of most desirable dress
pattein-you will most, assuredly-
grasp this opportunity-the goods
must go.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28

Rev. Hay Watson Smith, OF Hampden-
Sidney College. preached at tho Second
Presbyterian Church Sunday at both
the morning and evening services to
large congregations in the absence of
the pastor, Rev. R. Q. Anderson, Jr.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
big Strawberries.

Dennis Toland, of Patton avenhe
northwest, now wears the strawbeHry
premium belt. He won it by growing
berries that measured six and half
inches In circumference, and weighed
nearly two ounces each. Next
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
&pworth League Organized.

An Epworth League WAS organized al
Grace Methodist Church Sunday after
noon with forty charter members. The
following officers were elected for the
first year: President, Ed. Weeden;
secretary. Miss Lou Powell; treasurer,
Miss Boyd Clark; first president,
@. 81. Robertson; second vice president,
Mrs. Bette Mabry; third vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Laura Wright. The league
will meet again Friday evening to COM
plete the organization.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
a Final Warning.

The city authorities will only allow
two or three more days OF grace to
parties who have neglected to obtain
license to conduct their business during
this year. The delinquents will be sum.
moned before the police court and I'm
der the law fine will be imposed for
each day they have run their business
without license. It is understood that
these fines will not be RENTED this
year, as has often been the case for
merly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Escaped From the Chain Gang.

A Syrian with an unpronounceable
name, who Is better known locally as
wild Harry" escaped from the chain
gang yesterday morning, but after giv~
Ing the officers considerable chase was
recaptured.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Thomas Moore. the Irish Poet.

Edward H. Donnelly, chairman of the
standing committee Of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, will deliver q leo
ture on Thomas Moore, the national
poet Of Ireland, ss patriot and what he
has done for constitutional liberty in
Ireland" tomorrow night, which is the
anniversary of the birth of the inn
mortal bard. The lecture Is only in.
tended for members of the Order of
Hibernians and will be given in their
hall. Many OF Moore'a beautiful melo-
dies will be sung with musical accom-.
paniments. The Ancient Order OF Hi
bernians in this city now has fifty mem
bers and is growing fast. The present
officers are: j. j. Garry, president;
Frank O'Brien, vice-president; Geo. P.
Carr, treasurer; w. j. Cummings, record.
ing secretary; D. Horgan, financial sec
rotary; e. 81 Donnelly, chairman stand
ing committee, and VIM. MoDermots
county president. In the near future
the order will give @ public entertain
ment.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28

WE hang wall paper for cents a roll
and guarantee our work. Paper for S
cents roll up. Decorative Art Co.,
112H Campbell avenue, southwest. C,
II. GRAY, Manayer
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Must Be Repaired.

REMEMBER that your carriages, bug
gies and phaetons must be repaired,
and now Is the time to have 1t done,
and the Virginia Carriage Company, No.
332 Salem avenue, is the place where
all work is guaranteed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Special Sale in Chill
dren'S Silk BOnnets.

Is SILK Bonnets in colors. former price 81 y,
81. IS and 50 - reduced to 75c
20 SIX Bopncts In white and cream only
atSi19
These are only very few of what we have
Our stock Is 100 large 10 give a full list. Tho
above are bargains Tor anybody.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Ribbons

You remember our last Ribbon Sale. They
were cheap indeed. We have better bargains
this time.
goo pieces white and cream satin and gros
grain Ribbon, regular price SC, reduced to &C
per yard.
No. Z. 40 pieces white and cream, regular
price lOc, reduced TO &c per yard.
No. y 40 pieces white and cream, regular
price l2Ac. reduced to Sc per ysrd
NO. II. ~ pieces white snd cream, regular
price 15c, reduced TO Ice per yard
No. 10. 40 pieces white and cream, regular
price 25c, reduced to l2Sc per yard.
The above are big bargains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Trimmed Hats.

surprise to every lady visiting our trimmed
nat department. The beauty, elegance and
We make speciality OF Ladies' Trimmed Bon
nets, Hats and Toqnee in the very latest style;
exact copies OF late importatiops; al 80 our own
and S12. 80
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
NOTE THE THINGS
We SPEAK OF BELOW:
Black Dress Goods.

No mistakes to acknowledge. No
blunders to correct. Thirty pieces of
these black dress goods will be offered
this week at less than the importers
price. They are stylish, seasoDable,
and in every way splendid fabrics.
Wouldn't be on our counters. if they
were not. Prices range from zoe to
81. We will let you say how much
more they are worth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28

OUR stock Of wall paper consists of
10000 rolls, all the leading designs and
new goods. Decorative Art Co., 1121S
Campbell avenue, southwest.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28

Much of the storc'sgoodness never gets
into print. Many of the best bargains
frequently sold in II day to regular WIS.,
itors. Twill pay you to drop In every
time you are down town.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28

WE credit everyone with common
w sense; improbable stories never
lind place under our name in
these columns. This weeks
store news is brimful of good
things.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Jet Bonnets, Etc.

Onr store is the only place to get Just VIVA,
week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Bits Of Facts and Gossip Gathered on tho
Streets by Times Reporters-Points
Political, Social and General Happen
Ing Yesterday.
In tho Hustines Court.

Very little business OF interest was
transacted in the Hastings court yester-
day. The chancery docket WAS called
and three DEGREES were entered.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Sailor Hats,

When we say we have every style we mean IT.
We arc never "just out"
500 Untrimmed Sailors in all coors at l5c,
reduced from 25c.
2OO Columbia Sailors, his h crown, medum
brim, satin crown lining, sweat leather and all
siik ribbon band, price $l.t0, reduced Csc.
inc Tidal Wave and the Reserve are specially
popular styles, 4Sc, price was 75c.
Every other style, including the genuine
Sailor, Rossmore (Knox shape), price 90, Sl25
and S2.t0, reduced to $3.50.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
Untrinmed Hats.

Again we call your attention TO the great sac
ribcc we arc making OF this line.
lOO shapes Neapotan Braids, regular price
81 and 81. 25 at SIC.
500 Children's and Misses Flats In all colors.
former price 25c, SOC 75c, at 100
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
v ash Goods.

Beginning tomorrow we will offer
five thousand yards of the different
grades Of wash goods, such as Dimities,
Jaconette Duchess, Batiste de Suisse,
Empress Jaconette, Drap de Venice,
Tambour Null, Jaconette Plisse,
Dotted Swiss; Shrunken Duck, Finished
Cambria, India Linens, and numerous
other brands at less price than they
are offered in any store in the city;
that's a broad assertion, but we are
going to do il.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-28
We Might
NNNNN~NNN~
Fill This PAGE
NA~ANAANM~, a@ANA.

With a collection of
bargains, but a strict
rule in this house for
bids indiscriminate adj
vertising. There must
be some good reason
for telling the story of
an article here. The
price and quality just
as good as you wish to-
have them. The guam
tity large enough for
who might ask.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-12
TEXAS Down on CONFINES.

Legislation against trusts and combines
has reached the radical stage in Texas.
whore a new law goes into effect on the
Sosh OF July This new law defines truS,
as a combination OF capital. skill or acts
by two or more persons. firms. corpora
lions or associations OF persons 20 restrict
trade. 20 Increase or reduce prices. 20 pre-
vent competition in the manufacture. sale
or transportation Of goods to fix any ar
;icie Tor use iR Texas az standard price:
10 make any agreement not 20 sell or
carry an article below a common standard
fsure, 10 keep the figure a, a price so a.
20 prevent free competition. or 20 agree
10 pool issues 50 as TO affect prices.
Any person violating the provisions OF
the law Is. n found guilty, % be punished
by hns no, exceeding sSoeo and by I'm
prizenment IN the penitentiary not less
than one nor more than ten years 4
peculiar feature Of the penalty Is that an
attempt has been made to apply II 70 vio-
iaiions ~ non-rssiGen,s as well as resi-
dents 81 sAe state. ere section providing
thai psrsaas saiss1e ias sssls may senr
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-12
PERSONAL.

John Furness, the postmaster at Nor
man, is at the Diiler.
Ed. T. yerd. a Shingle manufacturer
from bryant, is at the Dilier
Mr.. and Mrs E. Mackie. tourists from
Winnipeg are at the Northern
L, p. Eckstine, a barrister of Van
couver, B. c.. Is at the Northern.
A. Hagarty, a lumber man from Sno-
homish, is registered at the Northern.
w. A. Robinson, a postofice inspector
from San Francisco. is at the Butler.
w. II. Smithart. of the Northern Pacific
advertising department, is at the North
ern-
w. N. Granger, of Yakima City, and ].
b. Reavis OF North Yakima, are guests
at the Butler.
II. G.. Nicklin. the well-known ne'wspa-
per man OF Whatcom and former clerk
OF the state senate, is at the Butler
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood B. Steward. of
Everett, are at the Butler Mr.. steward
is manager OF the Everett paper mill
Thomas c. Grant. Pacific Coast mana
ger of the North British Mercantile IN
surance Company, of San Francisco. is
at the Butler.
Henry Hilbert and his sisters, Misses
Jose and Agnes Hilbert of Avon. son and
daughters of NJ. Thibes't, the Neil-knuwn
logger. are at the Diller
Mrs T. l.. Garden OF Marysville, Cal.
is a guest at the Butler. Mrs. Garden Is
the mother OF Lieut.. G.. l.. Garden. OF the
United States revenue cutter Scout
DR.. Ulman. Misses Ulman. Miss Gug-
genheimer and Albert Well. of Baltimore,
Md and Miss EStelie Hirsch and Miss
F'lorine HirSch, of Richmond. Va, are a
party of tourists stopping at the Rainier
Grand.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-12

The Official figures for this year are noe
attainabie. but doubtless ehey WIZ 20
Iarrer than those or L months agc. ana
the aggregate has moro tnan uo~ois'
since 1873 the year in which the 'rse-su-
yerites allege was committed ,srHoie
crime, that has made the people poor
nv preventing resumption on a depre-
ciaring silver basis and excIuoing so4u
from circulation This is wha1 lhss eAi'
the crime of 1913.
The increase of deposits in New YORK
state was more than 2l9 per cent. the oe-
posits OF 1873 being S2So..Saea Ihe Iree-
silverites never expect to carry New 10TH
and all the fifteen states in the aoove iiSt
Will form a solid wall against wh1ch the
sf-cent free silver-dollar cranks Viii DUCK
their heads in vain Before the next eieS-
ton comes around the great majority or
their ASS. Ia depoSitors will have their
eyes wide open to the fact that the sue
cess of the free silver foolery would mean
a loss of $S.4. 900 by shrinkaSe in the
value of their money in the savings bank
deposits of the country. all this loss fall
ing to themselves, in addition to fur
Their tremendous loss on the investments
OF the working classes In ouiidihS ana
loan associations: and on the value OK
their life insurance policies; and in the
ability of employers. whose money would
also shrink up. to keep on furnishfng
them with work at any reasonable wages.
The workers in those and other states
who have deposits accounts at the saw
ings banks should not be slow to- per
ceive this. or at least the first part Of 1t.