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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

The entire stock was purchased by us and what
originally cost thousands OF dollars will now be
given away to attract attention to our NATIONAL
COLLECTION OF FLOWER SEEDS. for the season of
1895: The published price OF these pictures was
SlOo, but we will SEND them "a selected series OF
seven) az reward 10 every person fading and
marking the three daughters faces with an y
and enclosing came with sixteen two cent at amps
for NATIONAL COLLECTION No. /, containing an
full flower seeds. II Won purchase your eccds
from us one season we will always have Your
orders. We guarantee perfect satisfaction or
The pereon sending as above whose envelope
bears the earliest postmark will he given
$500 upright piano; to the second, $50 I'm
cash; 10 third $50, to fourth S15, fifth - I o;
and to the next seven will be given SO in gold.
III able to find the three faces You should answer
promptly; and enclose at once with IL pct. stamps
and you Will receive the valuable lot OF pictures
and seeds by return mail. Address, NATIONAL
SEED CO., Washington, ID. G. Pr DIR. wer
3iS. 3S9 II
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

KICK him out, dear wife, If his breath
don't smell like up "To Dato" cigars.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

w~The proprie-
tors of tho Ma
tional Seed Store
will give FREE
seven beautiful pic.
tures Gems for
decorating n home)
as q reward to any
one who can make
out the three daugh-
tcrs' faces.
These pictures
were superbly exc
cnted in cOlors by
q firm OF art pub
fishers who were
obliged to liquidate
their business, their
productions being
too expensive for
these herd times.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was n Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04
"Drop That Sausage"

SHE is honey. up ITO Date" cigars
canta
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

For complete assortment of baby cap
go 10 the Palais Royal, 1Oi Salem ave-
nue..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

THE place TO get the bAst ice cream
in the city IL the Eagle Dairy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

Perfume your breath and kiss your wife
Ii you smoke up ITO Date" cigars
will 20 first rate.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04
A $500 Puzzle.
CUT THIS PICTURE OUT.

1t contains tho faces OF father and three
daughters? If your eyes bright enough 10
find NIL three you arc entitled tn q r"ward.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

DINNERS at tho Eagle d airy, rs cents
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

EAGLE DAIRY ice cream, 81 per GAL
lon, SO cents per b alt gallon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

Ur. to date people smoke up ITO
Date" cigars.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

DINNERS at the Dngle Dairy. 25 cents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

THAT mourning window OF ours is out
OF sight Palais Royal, 101 Salem ave-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

SHE Is daisy, up ITO Date" cigars
for cents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

ga nlfSk ms double warp, surah' elo, 81 m
Black, with colorcd Stripes, very Cc nm
pretty and up-to-duto in every wsy OO.uu
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-04

II you're ready for the Suit, were ready
TOT You one VAIN day will prove it's worth.
Why delay: Why, Indeed: We,ye N.Y.
ocfoae b' en- able to do MS well In Clothinp,
ana Furnishing GOoGs in prices. Consider n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

STRUCTURE ara substitutes mode Of ascent that Is
"iustic as Wen as convenient and one that accords
win the general character of the interior. In re-
habilitatins an old mansion which, she has carte
blanche to modernze. she puts in an entire electric
plant. pulls down ceilings, takes out and renlaces
the WOODWORK. and omts no sn aest detail that
VIII serve 10 harmonze the whole and prevent
single Earring note in the plan of decoration she has
pursued throughout People who rent houses are
coming more and more to demand beauty and
artistic finish, well as comfort and convenience
for their money. and 1T is noticeable that blocks
or newly built houses which have passed under this
ladys supervision. and each room OF which she has
contrived to stamp with of her originality,
have gone off like hot cakes. the landlord finding
ready tenants eager TO such tasteful
roundings for their Many beautiful private
residences In this city and its suburbs bear witness
to this young matrons fautless taste.
Sometimes she has many as fifty workmen
carrying out her instructions. She looks after
each individually and insists upon having the archi-
tectural alterations conducted according to her own
plans. Any acquainted with the sensiveness
and perversity of skilled workmen will recognize
the tact and ingenuity this requires and 1t is
tated cessation OF work to their members this lady
has escaped the interruption TO her contracts that
winning the confidence and esteem OF her worKmen
Isn't that too lovely TO put on a wa?" said this
graceful shopkeeper to customer who had been
OF glorious god-coored silk in alternate stripes of
glossy satin and dull red. which seemed TO draw
all the light to Itself and looked fit for queens
robe. That's worth 8 yard" she continued: and
sometimes stuff even more expensive" She
turned aside and gave terse and courteousy worded
adieus 10 three four Workmen who had come In
for further directions. How do you manage to at
tend to many things at once?' asked the GUS
toner.
"Oh" said the decorator carelessly. passing
her hand her ripping brown hair. amy woman
who successfully manage her own house. cater
TO the individual tastes in her family order the
meals supervise the servants attend to the clearing
up the ornamenting and furnishing the hundred
and one demands that are constantly made on
housekeeper's time and patience, can run a bust
ness" In there are any masculine sceptics
quick to conclude that this business woman must
neglect her home. II Is but fair mention that she
has FIVE happy faced children. whose appearance
testify 10 the care they receive. and her home IL
admired for its orderliness and beauty by all who
visit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
yE FOOLISH OLD BIRD And IE UISE
YOUNG TROUBADOUR
Roy l.. McCarden. in Puck.

Roy L. McCardell. in Puck
ye mishtie King sat in his halle. his nob.es ate
nut bored. in sooth to say the truth for allie his
lie wouli not to ye green woode zoe. nor hunting
VIVA, once he mu n admired. .o,1s ~ hawking
And when Sir Bertflm BtVIs spake Oh ha"N'"e
ye K hHso" %s r glance did make him quake.
saith ne You make me urea
Then up and stood mis- seneschal and craved his
uo " ssit6 S"fncre stands without ye halle TWO
wand'rng MINISTRIES a. your cali
4 Harper one a man OF ED. bard such as in
Scotia dwe.led
~ lie e''t wakSs his Wild harps martial strains with
sturdy strong and bold retrahs
Which make men rgnt ana die. ,.,. 49,.
Ye others but lroubaiour' such as without 'e
posiern door
And mo We archers attic him shoot, yet stiH We
Numbering saloct, hi, Into ~ p,e,sc We love-
sickle maides
We'll see him later" said ye King; but first we III
have ye Harper sins.
Ihsse r r, mnstrs bowed with age taught
by time - be more sage.
And come I'm wnen II rams
Sc Harper's seated in ye halle. across We strings
ms myers fa!le -
and he could pay. | WIS; ,,, d NTH
He bowed with reverence 10 . ye hins' anu VII"
crack'd voice essayed ID sihs
4 strain that ran ike MS
20 King, We sit within your halle. with knights
anu moo at your call, . - - 49, -. .,
And mas got the sa 10 ever sS' fr N ,T
n,,f AN these vantes OF thine, thy cosby rare ai"
raiment hne.
some DAY must pass away %a;s,o, DOOM when you
shall mouder in we tomp-
he got no further for ye Kns his sceptre then did
atte HIM ning, ,
When hap'ly. was not sharp sc,d-then one and
Tho dogs were ye croaher SIC u-lheh o"o an"
aile we good Kn!gns kicAeu
Ye stuthng from ms narp.
Bring now We other minstrel i'm then cried ye
Az h,n - S Ss , s'nss sucn doleful lays
A hath this mug we've Lately heard, upon me royal
oath ana word. ,s,.
I'll give MIN sixty days
Ye other minstrel young was me- he toue"eu No
And said .l'il do me best; .,.. ,.o..,.,, Min.
For have played IN many Iahos Win "'o e' ''"
streIs-onc-ngnt stands ho,,. :, fran,
But OUT III Clmeiot We Stratus al "'0'7 - ~
de West!
Then he touched his lutte ,b to merry ar anu u''
I'm n way that caught ye G,nb. :. $500 than, 20
He had no doeful tae to tell out ne gave 'e'' 80
Iay OF "Daisle Belle,
And this, likewise ne sang
"ob never was there King Ike you or ever one
tell ii' ye truth as regular thing and give this
youye s so" record out of sight. you always treat
your SrI pf go honor you delight King!
and great'
Ate this ye monarch beamed with slee' i VIII not
he,r Won more" saith he.
..ror NV areat holt is modesty and YOU have sung
IN, Nv reauest. After ye Bale" and "Ye Bow
" erie TOO, he sang for all
Until the mobiles In the halle cried, whooplng
That's ye stuff
l.Envoi.
Ye moral OF this ancient lay still hOldeth good until
The When Is simply this:
That he who for guerdon sings must ne'er hrap
on unpleasant things
To peasants, nobles knavss or kings and this Is
true, l Wis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

,,.. q simpIe little indoor frock
nv paouin whose simplicity by 'he way parce
ono, and lovely velvet robe DE Vs''' ~ -,
The Worth gown is Of shell PINK ii'''V ,'s'o. on
embroidered with silver spanges Oh -, It,, Tho
the sleeves and on the left side OF tne On" L.. In
~ ,,,nb Ats exouisitely, is cut very ~" III
a.ed ana the top filled In with accoru'on s.
white chiffon the waist line being oe''neu 49, ,,,o
tiny row OF rhnestones only Just t,ah ,vn have
W. INA Ga e. one OF the subtetes of which W. nov
,ro.dv snoken: II should neither De 100 ms" NO. ~
low The best guide Is TO cut the vast 90 ,D"e
49,, azure will allow and then nare shgn"s' ''
.r,, elipbtlv for about "A third OF an hcn JUS
tive II the right turn The INES OF ''o ~ -
tho costume described. which flow out On u W." 800
from, the top Of the shoulder into very aie' p..
70 within few inches OF the elpo", are ~ 49,
har,oonv with those OF the bodice. The inc " VI"
49, =. ,ho yoivet on the latter (Which IL ernpfoide'eu
with silver edge meets the velvet on the Sleeves
which is also edged IN the same way an" WIN"
curves over to sharp point ana inc" Wy 49," -,
the shoulders the intervening space Denis ""''
with the same accordion-plcated WINE ch''''" "
ia in the bodice With the latter 1t comes ih'he"'-
ately In contact the chiffon thus meeting cho"'
and the velvet velvet. The skirt IL made WIN n
full long train with sash-like drapery Oh VIM
chiffon. which Is caught up from the po''o"' " ~
skirt on the right in fcstoon To the ie'' e.e'
Then end falls straight to the men, al" VIC
other also falls to the hem. but then follows 'he
rounded flutes OF the skirt until IT meets the hrst
end on the right.
The pretty little toilet by Felix has pia'h'
full. short skirt OF striped brocade. The ovcfsKir'
the front OF the bodice and the sleeves are OF paie
green miroir velvet. The apron-like overskrt whc"
is cut In deep point in front, FITS over the hpS
and In open at the back, Is edged with very deep
nourcc OF white chiffon. The back Of the bodice
Is Of white accordlon-pcated chiffon with two ran
like arrangements coming from the side seams
the 'front.' giving the semblance OF an open poiero
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

interested in it to be a success. Cynics, men
who have come to believe from experience tnat
just as soon as a table dhote becomes success
the price of II resolves itself into sky-rocket are
reservng their decisions until the financial fire.
works let off. ~,
There is no doubt however, as is shown by the
growth of places all the city and by the
Inevitable expansion of cost that the table dhote
habit has a firm hold thousands or New
Workers. 1t absolutely certain that a
family of four is paying too much Tor the dinner
when Ii pays 81 so for each member OF the FAMILY,
SO for the family. But II is fact, neverthe-
less that many families profess to be economizng
by eating table d'hote dinners at 81 90 head
What these people should really do. the veteran
erumblers say is 10 patronize the 75-cent places.
get lust as good dinners and encourage the pro-
prietors in their laudable efforts to keep away
too many people" - A.. A..
It Is not intended here however to take the
side of the grumblers against the proprietors
any more than II is intended to take the side OF
the proprietorS against the srumblers III that
were the purpose OF this article the writer would
tell economical families that In Harvard college
over 1000 students cooperate in managing sue.
cessfuliy an immense table d'hote dining CLUB. OF
a high order Of excellence, at an expense 10 each
diner OF SO a week. And II figures mean any
thing at ALL three meals a day. seven days
week at 50 a week, means one meal at an average
OF less than Is cents. So. perhaps, the table
dhote dinner business in New-York CITY isn,,
purely a philanthropic business. But Tor mat
matter nobody said that it was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

sleeve which is OF the large lego mutton snape,
but gored In five or six pieces to the waist anu
shaped something like a melon.
Last but by no means least. Is the a.tosethe'
desirable visiting toilet by Route. II is OF
dark MUM colorcd velvet and has perfectly h'''s
bodice made apparently without seams that hooAS
under the arm. The sable yoke Is cut IN ,"'e.
points front and back. with collar TO na'ch y
fat boa OF the sable serves as a waistohhn' an"
is knotted at the side with long ends me very
full velvet sleeves have fur cuffs, ana the o'her-
wise pain skirt is trimmed with Il hounce' lhn
on in series OF box pleats. arranged at intervals
each bunch being held by "A small aninais hean'
and the intervening spaces being finished win a
fur heading
The newest skirts have elastcs between 'he
flutes at the bottom to keep them in place. the
front being whalcboncd half way up to the waist
with intervening spaces. This IS to Keep the ma
terial straight and Hat In front
White satin slippers are now finished WIN
ting band and rhinestone buckle, with raboit 5
ear bow on either side. T., -
: black velvet Marie Stuart cap. such as if seer
In some of the Queens pictures. w!th the J""'A,p
band in front did not look at all out OF place ~
n bonnet when worn by a pretty woman al ur
theatre the other evening. Verify. women sem
lust now 10 be he.rcsscs % all the ages as TAR az
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

jacket OF chiffon. The sleeves. which immense
puffs of the green velvet. held in place on the
shoulders by wide bands of Moorish embroidery.
plentfully besprinkled with coral. turquoses and
yellow topaz
Paquin's frock is n combination OF IA duchesse
satin and velvet waist and Goth skirt The
front OF the skirt, which fits over the hips IKE
glove has fat pocket on either side. with fur
trimming. which marks the opening OF the pockets
and then runs down on either side OF the front
qores turning at the hem. and continuing
fur edge around the of the skirt. The bodice
has velvet yoke. which extends to the waist,
front and back the pleated satin. which Is Just he'd
together on the shoulders, being open about iour
inches to the waist in front and at the back ana
edged with fur. The novelty in this costume uor
Paouin almost always has 'une surprise } Is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
7HE NEU CHINESE UOMiN.
TWO PRETTY Axp REFINED SISTERS.

TWO PRETTY AND REFINED SISTERS.
From The st Jamcs's Budget
Tho CAPABILITIES of the Chinese character. when
Subjected 10 the stimulating Influences Of Western
civilization have been repeatedly illustrated IN
Australasia. where tho Chinese merchant or store
keeper Is often an individual wholly unlike the
hideous caricaturcs which occasionally hrd Their
way into the illustrated papers In ihc country df-
tr.cis Of New South Wales. ~ those OF the other
colonies several ~ the largest business establish
ments are In the hands % Chinese siore-kcepcrs.
who everywhere enjoy reputation ~s eniefprising.
generous and lsw-ab.dng citizens Many. conform
ing 10 he manners and customs % the land Of their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

tcen years respectvely-have declared tnelr intcn-
ton OF attempting 10 carry on me highest noho.s
uIthln their reach. They reside with their parents
in a pretty villa furnished tasefIliy ~ European
fashion In Tumut. where their father, VINO u u
man Of means is universally respected. a CONVEX
s,,on with the two sisters Is extremely intercstihg
tbeir abilities and Intelligence being OF the hisnes,
orJer and giving promise OF brighter intellectual
S,tnre than Is generally associated with popular
IDEAS Of Chinese womanhooi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
HE FORGOT now To Walk on ALL FOURS
From The Cincinnati Enquirer

From The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Speaking OF the force OF habit said D. B.
Dayter at the Grand. reminds me OF q pc, Cog
belonging to a cousin OF mine. They had taugnt
the animal to walk his hind feet ana mold up
his front legs like arms. There were munger er
OF children In the family, and they Kept the aos
performing this trick until he began to 90 II OF
his own accord. 1t was not long before ne Wen.
pract,caily useless to him. and for tie last tnree
years | have never seen him stand upon an iours
eycent for n very few minutes at a TIME. ne
could walk as rapidly he could when four ieet
were used. and as he goes UP the street every oos
stops to look at him..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

velvet dress the skirt should be cut In severely
simple fashion farng at the foot. nut close anu
nttcd n. far as the knee like the Dei-sknt-
though various styles used The huge sleeve
matches the skirt and In velvet gowns II Is IRE
ouen,ly embroidered in open-work pattern win
color beneath It, The bodice In these rich gowns
IL almost invariably OF another material. usually
something Of light gauzy nature IKE lace Oh
pleated chiffon over color. The bodice Is usually
a most ornate affair. with its huge collar ana oo"h
extending high around the throat. u requires
swan-ike throat TO bear these fun trimming anu
they present an irreslstiby grotesque effect on
plump woman with short neck. bo.ero jacket
of velvet like the skirt. but more often OF ecru
embroidery color II sometimes worn win
chiffon waist. Some bodices have wrinkled belts
OF velvet extending to the bust line, closed diason-
ally by bows OF many loops ard ends.
Just a touch here. and touch here, sHghuy
different cut OF the sleeves an almost lmperceptible
change In the hang Of the skirt. and the result Is
the very latest fashion. while the Initiated zee at
glance that milady has a gown The best way
10 suggest these subtle changes IL to describe the
newest imported costumes in detail Here are four
of the very latest CONNECTIONS from Paris-a dinner
dress by Worth for a married woman, another By
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
SOME PARIS MODES.
BEAUTIFUL GOWNS WHICH ARE EXPEN-

Brocades are certainly revived, and will probably
be more successful than the much talked OF gros-
grains which nobody wants. though the manu-
facturers have tried hard to revive them. The new
brocades are in waving scroll patterns and CON
ventional designs rather than in flowers and the
preference is for solid black OF the heaviest ana
richest quality so that 1t rivals In cost the finest
black velvet Such brocades as these are liked by
"a shjonable women because they cannot he
initiated in any effect like black velvet in cheaper
quality In the black brocaded dress. as In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

adoption. marry Australian wives. attend church
regularly. take active part lr local aHhlrs dh'
display keco appreciation Of the advantages o.
education not fcW Cnincse parents paylns con
siderable Tor the instruction % their chlit'h
SIR. Dang Len Chcc. better kno"n as IN 'hc''
affords . Characteristic 'Xemr,inc1ton " wnft may
be- regarded az the higher typ" ~ Chinese Aus
tralian. Born Al Canton IN l>A he crlieratci 10
Victoria IN 1SS. where for some years ne acic1 1S
gold miner. store keeper and carrier Ia 800 n"
found bis way into the Tlmu; district ~ Nrs
South Nalos. whore ne has since resided. In $40
he married the daughter Of a Crown Lands COM
missioner. AIMED Carrutncr-. b. whom he has one
son and two daughters. The former. Wing Tang.
was educated al OF the best private academies
in the colony. and made such good use 81 his OPP
poriunities that he j. a thorough tngllsh ana
Chinese scholar. his command ~ the two language
apart from his other attainmens. being 81 great
service his father IN the conduct Of his business
The two girls received their educate In the local
public high school. where they displayed consider
able taste in music. After leaving the school they
were placed for some time In charge oi a leadlns
pianoforte eacher. afcrward being sent 10 sydney
for the purpose OF completing their musical studies
Subsequently Miss Ian Hoy Al Chez. the elder of
the sisters. passed with credit the Junior Trim
ty College LOndon) examination Pcrsevering IN
her efforts she aftcrward passed high in the Inter
mediate examination; her sister. Miss Ian Ho An
Chez. at the game time passing the junior exnnnh-
ton. Both girls-thcy are aged sixteen and four
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
CISSY LOTUS.

HER IMITATION OF YvErTE GUILBERT
One OF the most successful limitations given in
London last year by Miss Cissy LOTUS clrs
Justin Mccarthy was that Of Mile. Yvette Gull
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
HOW BEAUTY Is MADE.

pe,utv Is made BY a proportion agreeable TO ne
fancy IL is the proportion 81 eAce"cncc 1fa' ma.e'
:.tVnite Labe." Soups 80 popular