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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29
RICH WINTER GOWNS.
Costly Materials and Trimmings-Fashion-
able Furs-Co1ors Which Harmonize.

Dress this winter does not promise well
for slender purses with limited "pin"
money, as both rich goods and expensive
trimmings will be the rule. Velvet prom
Uses to be the material, and very rich,
thick SILK crcpon seems likely to be much
used by tho best drcsscrs. Rich, jcwclcd
passcmcntcrics will be pressed into tho
service not only OF bodiccs, but up plain
skirts, in graceful mcandcrings, and span
giles appear once more to be favored for
evening gowns and on dark shot silks.
The bell shaped sailor hat is much worn
ana has been seized upon apparently us II
slight relief from tho plain sailor which
Is universally popular mt all times. II is
trimmed with plain band or with quills,
berries and flowers.
Marten, sabla and otter arc tho most
fashionable fnrs now employed. Otter is
particularly scryiceable, us it is not in
jurcd by water.
Costumes in different shades of tho samo
color arc TO no worn this season. All colors
Go not lend themselves equally we'll to this
arrangement. Heiotropc, brown, gray
and green arc particularly suited to COM
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29
WHEN RICHARD LOVELACE CAME TO
woo

The feet Of time make fast their pace
And we, like players in II play,
Strut up and down our little space
And act our part; rs lest we may.
Alasl AlaclS, and We'll Il day!
Tho stage is digit in sombcr hue,
Where once that stately vogue held sway,
When Richard Lovclacc came 10 WOO.
And much we marvel rs we trace
The fouds and foiblcs passed away,
While pomp Of power and pride of place
Troop down the years in grand array.
In court and camp, III fctc and fray,
Tickle and flippant, stanch and true,
Such were the rallants, bold and gay.
When Richard Lovclacc came to WOO.
In doublct fine and fr;Ils of lace,
Tho lover sought his suit to pay,
With such n form and such Il face,
Who could resist his plea, pray?
And then that tender roundclay,
So like II wood doves pluintivc coo
Sweet Lucy could not say him nay,
When Richard Lovclacc came to WOO.
ENVOY.
Ho, kentish towers! Your lordly race
Had swords to draw and deeds to do,
In that evcutful year of grace,
When Richard Lovclacc came to WOO!
Il. Ii. Footc i'll Overland Monthly.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29

CAPT. D. G. BooTH. agent OF r. M.
Sutton 81 Co.. of Baltimore, Wholesale
dealers in dry goods and notions, whose
sample rooms are in the Hotel Lee,
Corner Salem avenue and Commerce
street, has just received and opened up
the largest and most complete line OF
dry goods and notion samples ever ex-
hfbited in this city. Captain Booth will
be pleased to see the merchants OF the
city and surrounding country at his
sample rooms.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29

Conductor-That's IL French coin, sir
l can't take it.
Passenger-You can't? You gave it
to INC Ill change this morning.
Conductor-Wcll, you see, I'm more
particular than you are. London
Culver.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29
The Reason Why.

New Parson-Which do you like best,
Willie, your day school or your Sunday
school?
Willic-My Sunday school
New Parson-I am glad to hear that.
Why do you like your Sunday school tli:
best?
Willic--Becausc it is only once a
week.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29

while down in the Southwestern
part OF the State some time ago." says
Mr.. w. Chalmers, editor of the Chico
(Cal.) Enterprise, 81 had an attack OF
dysentery. Having heard Of Chamber
lains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy l bought o bottle. A couple of
doses Of it completely cured me. Now
/ am champion Of tn at remedy for all
stomach and bowel complaints" For
sale by The Chas. Lyle Drug Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29
Weak and Narxnnn

DESCRIBES the condition Of thousands
of people at this season. They have no
appetite, cannot sleep, and complain Of
the prostrating effect of warmer weather.
This condition may be remedied by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which creates an
appetite and tones up all the organs. 1t
gives good health by making the blood
puro.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29

PERSONS desiring frst-class instruc-
tions in all branches Of art can apply to
Miss Title Lunsford, 603 Salem avenue.
Specimens OF work at Erb g Stones
and Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29

THE little ones all know the value Of
Pond's Extract, in hot weather esq
pecially. Bathing the children with
cold water and Ponds Extract is COOL
ing and beneficial.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29

JCsT received carload Indian rock
lime j. Ii. WILKINSON.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29
X. NJ. Sutton d Go,

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pills, assist digestion, cure headache.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-29

WALK in our White Front Clothing
store and pick out sample suit or
overcoat at S6.75, 81 rs and So rs; you
will find them worth double. R.
SCHILLER, "a Salem avenue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
What a General Vas ATrafd Of.

Absence of fear does not always indi-
cate the best sort of courage. People are
born with nervous breads, constitutional
antipathies and weaknesses which take
different forms.
One man cannot bear the rafting or
tearing of paper. Another starts and
changes color when addressed suddenly,
and | once knew a peerless gentleman
who feared and avoided dogs.
Cats, | am told, filed the brilliant and
aDle Gen. Greene, of Revolutionary fame,
with an aversion which he was never able
to overcome indeed, the feeling was so
strong that if he did not quit the neigh
borhood of the animals, nausea and faint
ness overcame him. Even when out OF
his range of vision, if near enough, he
was always painfully sensible Of their
presence.
This idiosyucracy was known and re-
spected at Mt. Vernon, where he was
honored and frequent guest, and where
cats abounded, for Lady Washington was
devoted to them. Numbers of these pets
followed her about, purred upon her
hearlhs, and stretched themselves upon
her pantry shelves, where they lay among
the tall jars of preserves, intent upon
mice. But whenever General Greene was
expected they were one and all collected
and carefully locked up. Upon one oc-
casion, however, be arrived after having
given scanter notice than ordinarily, and
the pussies were hidden away in hurry.
He was sitting deep in talk with the
mistress of Mount Vernon, when, all of
sudden he laliered, and lost his place in
the conversation, and finally exclaimed
in great agitation 81 beg your pardon,
Madam, but there is cat in this room" /"
His hostess assured him that every SIM
gle pet had been secured and carried off
before bis entrance, but upon bis insist
ing firmly, though, that he was not mis-
taken, she rose and looked about,-in
vain. Just then the General with thou
sand apologies and face as white as
chalk, retired precipilately from the
room. And sure enough further search
revealed a plump tabby doing away un-
der a lounge, whose deep valance had
saved her from the Punishment decreed
to her fellows, and thus the hero fled for
the first time from an unseen enemy, and
was routed by cat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

"Of all the queer persons of this queer
world the undertaken, / believe, meets his
full quota" so reporter was told by man
wearing funereal expression on his face
and black gloves on his hands, who came
from small town in western State to
attend the meeting Of the Association OF
Underiakers
"One Of the queer persons is wealthy
woman who lives in my town. One day she
came to my rooms, and as the tears coursed
down her sad face she managed TO tell me
between the sobs that she wanted coffin
that was covered with royal purple velvet.
| knew that her husband had been sick for
some time and was not expected to live
go began to offer a word Of coincidence on
account of his death, as she and her husband
were intimate friends of mine.
"'Oh, he is not dead yet sobbed the
woman, but want you to call at the house
aud steal his measure while he is asleep.
want a royal purple velvet coffin, and it may
take you several days to Gil the order
Il assured the fearful woman that it would
perhaps be impossible to fill the order, "a !
had never heard Of coffin Of any such de-
scription ever having been on the market.
She went back home, and while the order
was hanging fire her husband began to grow
better aud in few days was entirely out
of danger. He aherward recovered, and
to-day is n strong, healthful man.
"But that woman still insists that shall
fill the order for royal purple velvet coffin
for her husband, and, furthermore, she has
given me another order for royal purple
velvet coffin for herself. On my present trip
to St. Louis called at a large coffin factory
here and surprised the proprietors By leay-
ing the special aud unique orders TO be filed.
When the orders have been filed, | can't
say whether or not my queer customers viii
use the two royal purple velvet coffins as
ornaments to match the decorations in their
parlor at home-S Louis Republic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Gained BY Bidsphcmy.

A good story is told of a timld clergy
man just arrived from trip abroad, says
the London News Coming home the
weather was alarmingly tempestuous.-
The wind blew hurricane, the vessel
rolled and the parson took fright. He
left his stateroom and staggered along to
the Office of John Kavanaugh, the purser,
who is a bit of wag, and said:
I'm sure, Mr.. Purser, you'll pardon
me, but | feel so dreadfulIy agiiated.-
Kindly inform me are we in any posi-
tive danger?"
Kavanaugh replied: "Come with me
moment" and he led the way to the fore
castle. "Now," continued he, "bend your
ear down there and tell me what you hear"
The sailors were swearing in their hap.
y-go-lucky, unconscious way.
"How shocking! What language "
groaned the parson, trembling from head
to foot.
"Now, do you for moment think that
those sailors wonld go on in that proiane
fashion if there was any real danger? ?"
asked the consoling Kavanaugh.
"True, true" replied the parsOn, some.
what calm by the assurance. "One may
sometimes pluck the sweet flower of COM
fort from the vile cloak of sin. The ways
of Providence are indeed inscrutable," and
back he crawled TO his room in degree
treasured.
Two hours later the storm had increas.
ed in violence, the wind ragged and howled
more violently, and huge waves broke
over and seemed to submerge the great
ship. The parson was out of his room
again, more scared than before, and was
seen silently, nervously fumbliDg his way
along the wet deck to the forecastle. He
was deadly pale and trembling with ex-
citement. He listened. The sailors were
shouting, and a tremendous oath amid the
din reached his ear.
Thank heaven" murmured he "they
are still at it. They still blaspheme,-
There is no danger yet, the Lord be
praised ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
HumOr al the Altar.

Some funny stories are told about the
marriage service. One Of them relates how
an old man, brought rather unwillingly
to the altar, could not be induced TO re-
peat the responses. MY good man" at
length exclaimed the clergyman, i really
cannot marry you unless you do as you
are told" But the old man still remain
ed silent. At this unexpected bitch the
bride lost all patience with her future
spouse and burst out with go on, you
old toot Say it after him just the same
as if you were mockin' him." The same
difficulty occurred in another case. The
clergyman, after explaining what was ne
cessary, aud going over the responses sew.
eral times without the smallest effect, stop.
ped in dismay, wbereupon the bridegroom
encouraged him with: $50 ahead pass'n,
90 ahead: thou'rt doin' bravely." Upon
another occasion il was, strangely enough,
the woman who could not be prevailed
upon to speak. When the clergyman re-
mon8trated with her she Indignantly re-
piled your father married me twice
before, and he wasn't akin me any cf
them impertinent questions at all"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
ltirgiuia FREE gress,
TERMS:
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Es-The terms Of advertising are forasquare
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proportion. Each continuance FIFTY Cents.
ES-NO advertisement 10 be considered by
he month or wear unless specified on the man
lscript. or previously agreed between the par
ties.
es-An advertiseler. not marked on the
,opv for specified number of insertions will
oe continued until ordered out, and payment
eill be exacted accordingly.
rS-RrgUIAR ADYEzCIsEMENrs.-IO avol0
any Misunderstanding on the part Of the an
lual advertisers il is proper to state aisi"ctly
nat their privilege only extends to their I'M
mediate business Real Estate, Legal OF other
advertisements sent by them TO be an addition
Al charge. and no variation.
rs-Obituary notices of more than hye lines
will be charged for.
JOB WORK.-Posters, Sale Biiis, Circulars
Cssis. etc. executed promptly, neatly and al
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

A report received at the Treasury Depart
ment from tue immigration commissioner
at Ellis Island, y. Y, shows that during the
year 1894 the total number of passengers
sailing from y, : York, Boston, Philadel-
phia New Orr, as and Montreal was Sll,.
76O. against a tai Of 26S,0s7 sailing from
the same ports in 1898. During 1894 the
number Of emigrants arriving at Ellis Island
alone was 167 665, who had in their posses
sion SS,O5O ,94S in gold,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
POETR T..
THE IDEAL POPULAR LEADER.

He is one who counts no public toll so hard
As idIy plittering pleasures one controlled
Bv no mob's haste, nor swayed by gods or
gold
Prizing. not courting. all just mems regard :;
With none but manhood's ancient order star
red,
Nor crowned with titles less august and old
Than human greatness; large-brained linn
pid-souled,
Whom dreams can hurry not, nor doubts re-
tard
Born. nurtured of the people; living still
The peoples life; and though their noblest
flower.
In naught removed above them, save alone
In loftier virtue, wisdom, courage, power,
The ampler vision, the serener will,
And the fixed mind, to no light dallyings
prone
-ITTham Watson, IN Tie Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Specimen Gases.

S. II. Clifford, New Clssel, Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheuma-
tism, his Stomach was disordered, his Liver
was affected to an alarming degree, appe-
tile fell away, and he was terribly reduced
in flesh and strength. Three bottle of Elec-
trio Btters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had
running sore on his leg of eight years
standing. Used three bottles of Electric
Buffers and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and h- leg is sound and well. John
Speaker, Catawba, O bad five large Fever
sores on his leg, doctors said he was incura-
BILE. One bottle Electric Btters and one
box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en-
tirely. Sold 10y Brown Hooff, Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

The State press regardless of party, has
received Governor MacCOrkle's message
with praise and approval. In many respects
it is a notable document, vigorous bold and
able 1t shows 4 thorough grasp of the
public affairs Of the State, and is unques-
tionsbly one Of the best messages ever writ
ten by West Virginia Goyernor.-,SOte
journal Rep.)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Dream Language.

Horrible dreams indicate bad condition
of the digestive apparatus, and the sufferer
should at once set about helping nature to
right it Correct all irregular personal hab-
its of diet, and rest, exercise moderately, eat
plain nouri>hiug food, and only when hun
CRY, and use DR.. Perce's Pleasant Pellets to
restore healthy action of the liver. stomach
and bowels. They are unequaled as a bowel
regulator aud contribute to good appetite,
healthy digestion and pure blood. They
never constipate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
DdrlriniSnI.

There was an ape in tie days that were earlier /;
Centuries passed and his hair grew curlier;
His thumbs developed in centuries more,
No caudal appendage was seen as before;
His appetite grew; he was known as skeptic (;
Then lie was a man and dyspeptic.
A large part of mankind suffers from
over-eatiug, dyspepsia. biiOusness, and kim
dred diseases. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will invigorate the liver, improve
digestion, purify The blood, regulate the
sluggish bowels, dispel the dull. sleepy las
situde and make you feel lik new being,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Farmers WW obtain Better
Prices or abandon Wheat Raising.

Mr.. Charles England, president of the
Baltimore Com and Flour Exchange,
submitted his annual report recently. 1t
is comprehensive in detail and covers@th
intelligence every subject of interest to
this commercial body. Many of the sub
jects treated are also vital to the CONNER
cial welfare of the whole city. President
England says in part:
"Providence has blessed us with liberal
crops, but His bounty was widely spread
among all nations. and we have not had
the misfortunes of others to aid us in mar
keting our grain, experiencing, more
strongly than ever before, the rivalry Of
Russia, India, Australia and our newest
competitor, the Argentine, with its climate
peculiarly favorable for wheat and soil
comparable 10 the best wheat lands Of
Illinois. They have converted into wheat
fields a portion Of the vast plains that had
before paStured millions Of cattle, cult
waiting them with American machinery,
sometimes purchased in their markets at
lower prices than afforded our producers,
thus using the results of American invent
i've genius in opposition TO those it was
intended to serve. Indeed, it can be said
that the Argentine has established the
price of American wheat this season.
"The increase in the worlds wheat sup
ply produced the results natural 10 over
production, and prices continued to decline
until the low mark of 52l cents per bush
el was reached during the year, being the
lowest price at which wheat ever sold in
our market, thereby losing its relation to
other grain in value and continuousl y for
several months selling at lower price
than corn ; and, within period of three
weeks, wheat, corn and oats all touching
the same price per bushel in this market.
At another time the Identical option was
traded in Liverpool at similar price of
the same culture" in Chicago-Liverpool,
the consuming market, being equal to the
freight lower than Chicago,
According to statistics Of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, furnished in Decem-
Der last, the average farm price of wheat
was shown to be 1913 cents per bushel,
being 339 cents less than the average for
the decade 1880 to 1889. BY the same
report the average farm price Of corn was
45.6 cents per bushel being 6.3 cents
higher than for the ten years 1880 TO
1889. About the close Of the year the
visible supply of wheat reached S9,O7l,-
900 bushels, being the largest amount
ever accumulated in that stock. The con-
ditions can only be transient and will has
ten the time when the American farmer
will obtain better prices or abandon wheat
raising.
"Wheat becoming the low priced grain,
the question of its adapiabiIity to uses
never before contemplated has induced
experimenting to devise new methods for
its consumption, and it is probable that
this will result in a permanent demand
from entirely new sources.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
1HnilschoId Treas,lrc.

ID. w. Fuller, of Canajoharie, n. Y, says
that he always keeps DR.. Kings Discovery
in his house AMI his family has always
found the very best results follow its use !;
that he would not be without it, il procur-
able. G.. A. Dykeman, Druggist, Catskill,
n. Y, says that DR.. King's'New Discovery
is undoubtedly the best Cough remedy
that he has used it in his family for eight
wears. and il has never failed to do all that
il claimed for it. Why not try a remedy
so long tried and tested. Trial bottles free
at Brown & Hoof's Drug Store. Regular
size SOC and Sl00.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChiIblains,
Corns, and all Skin ErnptiOns and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. IL is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Brown & Hoof.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Nv stock Of glass and queensware complete
and low priced, at c. d. EBY'S, Hooh buildg-
Pride of Virginia. Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of Sm king tobacco in
stock at c. D. EBY'S, Hooff building.
Worcester Sauce. Catsup, Horse Radish,
Queen Olives, Olive Oil. Pot;ed Ham and
Tongue. Sardiues Lobster and Salmon at c. ID.
EBYS ). also Stoueware all sizes from pint to
eight-gallon in size.
New Prunes. Evaporated Apples and Apri-
cots. and Macaroni, Cheese and Colonial Flour
at C. d. EBY'S Hooff building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap, cheap, G.
A. and Fine salt by the sack. cheap, at c. D.
EBY'S, Hooif building.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour, Francis
II. Leggett & Co. 5 Mocha and Java Coffee $50.
a pound. at C. u. EBYS Hooif building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Wanted, for Office work, on salary, in al
most every county in the South and West, a
lady or gentleman. Those from the country
also accepted. Experience is not necessary.
In fact prefer beginners at a small salary at
first, lay, to begin, from $1,000 to $4,000 per
month, chances for rapid promomotion
good" Must deposit in bank cash about
$4,000. No loan asked no investment re-
quired. 1t is salsried and permanent po-
sition Cstrctly Office work.. Address z. 0.
Box 433, Nashville, Tenn. Intention this
paperl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

Several months ago party Of 40 colored
miners left the Mcdowell county mines and
went to Oregon to work iu mine. They
were brually treated out there ana some
walked back to San Francisco and one has
found his way back to Mcdowell county,
having walked most of The way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13

The United States Leather Co. has bought
of George Harman Of Grant county all the
tan bark on a tract of 5000 acres on Red
creek. They are also negotiating for the
purchase Of the bark on tract OF 10000
acres lying east Of this tract, and known as
the Briterd tract.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-13
What AGron Burr Said Of His Duel lciih
Alexander Hamilton.

Among those persons living who re-
member seeing Aaron Burr is Mr.. Samuel
Shaw, of the Cooperstown Freeman 5
Journal. 1t has been said of Burr that
he never showed the slightest conjunction
or regret for his killing of Alexander
Hamilton. In reply to this statement,
made by public lecturer, Mr.. Shaw tells
the following story "At the close Of the
war of 1S12-15, Burr and a few army Of
ficers dined with my grandfather. My
mother, then about thirteen years Of age,
was present, and she said that while the
gentlemen tarried at their dessert the sub
iect of the celebrated duel was introduced,
and one of the gentlemen present asked
Mr. Burr, if not disagreeable, to briefly
narrate the circumstances attending it,
This he at once did, showing no emotion.
until he closed by saying, When shot
Hamilton he seemed to me to jump near
" his own height. Then he at once quit
the table, went out upon the piazza and
walked up and down it Till the party
broke up. He appeared to be deeply
moved" This was eleven years after the
duel was fought.-Harper's Weekiy.