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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-14
BALANCING AN ACCOUNT.
And I.e Came Out IL LittIc Ahcad Actor
ALI.

1t is all over! She has Tilted me!
She has sent back evcyythinY-m
ring. my letters, my poems, all We'll,
she was worth trying for; sho meant u
cool quarter million, and lost But l
think am ahead of the game. Let mo
sec; we stand something like this:
Miss Mortimer formerly Lucillc) in
account with me:
To ono engagement ring. $50 90
This is n beautiful stone. / got it at Il
bargain from friend i'll the busincss.)
To flowers (as per bills) 40 CO
To confectionery (say) Observation-Disclosures. GO w
10 theaters taoout) Observation-Disclosures. 50 w
70 carriages. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81 80
(This is the exact amount. / have tho
bills-unrcccipted)
To getting her brother intoxicated OH
two occasions. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. a. U
tHe was n difficult subjcct)
To one dozen photos, taken in February. 10 OC
10 one dozen photos taken in June. 10 "
To one dozen photos, taken in October 10 U
To one chain bracelet with pearl setting
at Christmas. Observation-Disclosures. IS 50
TS one 'lialla Roolh, edition dc luxe
at birthday. ........................... l2 10
(Thc original cost of this, marked ono
box, was $l9.)
To one months hotel bill, with extras
at Newport, ungrudgingly expended in
order to bo with her 40 o.
1864 Cc
To one secondhand engagement ring. 8 Is GO
To 81 photos of myself (say) .. 10
To one secondhand gold bracelet. 500
To amount saved by limiting myself to
two drinks per day ut her request =. 40 20
To cigars smoked ON her papa, at II cents
apiece ....................... p co
To meals saved by dining ut her house. 81 90
10 dinners. etc, obtained from acquaint-
ances on the strength of being engaged
w her. ...........-... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is W
To IL accepted poems variously entitled
ITO Lucille, - "a Heart Song" etc 80 &C
10 one election bet Won from papa. $500. 90 W
To one glove case, very elegant (say) 10 CO
To one scarf case, very beautiful (say) SO
To various amounts obtained from my
aunt for doing the only sensible thing
OF my lifc-i. O., becoming engaged to
Miss Mortimer. Observation-Disclosures. 240 co
To amount duo to this article, if ac-
copied. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. co
1904 10
56a 20
Balance TO credit of observation-disclosures 10
Richard Stillman Powell in Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-14
Better Than n Finger String.

Perhaps tho most startling suggestion
Tor reminder" was that of the little
boy whose grandmother had forgotten
his Christmas present the year before.
She wished to know what thing she
should do III order that she should not
forget 1t again. lyon might nut Your
seeth Ill upside down." said the boy. -
Youths Companion
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-14
Unendurable.

"No, said Cholly Anglomane, 81
will nevah consent to having twadcs.
people in the club.
"Why not:'
Because have twouble enough to
avoid meeting my creditors as it is -
Washington Star
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-14
Romantic PreIiminaries.

Jeanette (simpering)-I think the
count means to propose, ma
Her Ma-Why, has he said anything?
Jeannette--No, but last night he
asked what pas income was. -Cicagu
Record
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-14
TBUSTEES' SALE.

VALUABLE LOTS AT AUCTION-BY VIK
tue OF deed OF trust executed by ]. NJ Con-
way and wife to the undersigned recorded in
decd book b. page %, in clerks Office OF IIust.
ipgs Court Ut Roanoke city, default having been
mao made therein. and being requested 30 o do by
ises be inning OF lot No % on Rorcr avenue. on
FR DAY. JUNE. 2STn. 1885 at $40 clock D. IN
Chr following eight desirable lots in the city of
Ronnosc Va. namely, lots Nos IS % 30 and ri
on Rorer avenue, beginning 100 feet west OF Tay-
ior rect ana aso lots Nos. IS, IS, A. and 4S on
A'at erson avenue, beginning at point on north
side OF Patterson avenue. 100 feet west of TAYLOR
street K ich one OF the lots has a frontage of 80
feet and !. cigib.y located in desirable part OF
description thereof.
TEHMS-Cash. JAMES l.. TRYDWAY
oA1iue Trustee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
RAILWAY RUMBLES.

The London and Northwestern Railway company consumes 3, 500 tons of coal day:
 In 1901 iron railroads wero laid in sev. eral parts of England, superseding the wooden tramways.
 Mir. k. Eddy has been re-engaged for sev. en years as chief commissioner of railwayG in New South Wales at a salary of $2O, 900 per annum.
 Lighting trains by electricity on the New York Central, the supply of which Is fur nished by the revolution of the axles, a. far as tested, has proved very satisfactory
 Electric power, compressed air, steam power and the cable are displacing thG horse as q motive power on the street cal lines of Paris. No less than six different methods of traction are employed in differ ".'t ',s"'s' "f the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
THE FOOD OF GENIUS.

Schubert loved corncd beef and cabbage better than any other dish.
 Allan Ramsay's favorite dish was oat- meal porridgc, and his drink was water.
 Haydn ate bread and cheese and coffee for-breakfast and the same with beer for supper.
 Kaulbach enjoyed kraut and pork. He once said that cabbage and German go together"
 Mozart was dainty in his eating, as Is his music He ate little, but liked his meals well cooked.
 Walter Scott liked vcnison better than any other meat and potatoes better than any other vegetable.
 Leonardo da Vinci was immoderately fond of oranges. With this fruit and bread he would at any time make meal.
 Burke enjoyed English beef and Irish porter. Ho said that England and Ireland could always come together on such plat form.
 Cruden, the compiler of the Bible con- cordnncc, delighted in roast beef. "If you can get it cold, sir, with plenty of mus tard, it is fit for the gods"
 IIcliogabalus liked q ragout made of the tongues of various singing birds and os- trichcs brains. It is believed he valued this dish principally from tho fact that it was costly.
 Dr. Samuel Johnson was fond of game, especially when made into pie, and the nearer tho game approached condition of putridity the better he liked it. He was known to drink 20 cups of tea at sitting. St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Meat m r,oL Weather.

To keep meat a long time in hot weather, according to directions given in Philadelphia exchange, proceed as follows: As soon as the animal heat is out slice as for cooking. Prepare stone jar by scalding with hot salt and water, mix salt and saltpeter in the proportion of a tablespoonful of saltpeter to a tea cupful of salt, sprinkle the bottom of the jar with the prepared salt and pep per, put in a layer of meat, then a sprinkle of salt and pepper, season just as if for the table, continue until all the meat is in. Wet folded cloth in cold salt and saltpeter water, wiring out and press closely over the meat, put on an other dry cloth, cover closely and put in cool place. Occasionally change the cloths, and as the meat is taken out keep the inside of the jar wiped clean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
On the Beach.


 "What an outrage it is," said the pretty blond as she marched across the beach in her bathing suit, "that we have to go through life hampered by long skirts!'
 'It's q shamer' replied the brunette emphatically. "That's what it is! 1 don't believe ill boomers - they re hideous-but we ought to have a cos tune that would give us some freedom of action.
 "Like this," suggested the blond, posing so as to show tho diminutive character of the suit to the best ad- vantage.
 cor this,' replied the brunette, do- ing likewise.
 1T wouldn't t hesitate a minute, if it were permissible, asserted the blond. "Of course not, !" replied the brunette. "Why should you? It is pretty and com fortable Id like to wear q costume like this all the time
 "It would naturally attract a good deal of attention, butt
 "Pooh! Who cares? What $ the use of being bound down by idiotic rules! Personally, I'd just as soon be seen any where with''-
 She stopped and gave little scream. "What's the matter?" asked the blond.
 Run! Quick" cried the brunette. "There s a man coming with a camera. ' When they were safe back ill the bath house, the blond gave sigh of relief.
 1T would have died of shame enC modification if he'd got q picture of me ill this costume, she said.
 "So would I, replied the brunette "It would have been awful !'-Chicagt Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
HOT ON THEIR TRACKS.
Detectives and Police Locate the Escaped
 Ludlow Street Jail Prisoners.

MONTREAL, Aug. 9.-The police at Three Rivers are said to be hot on the tracks of the three escaped postoffice des- peradoes from Ludlow Street jail, New York. Secretary Lamanche of the detect i've department says word was conveyed to the three men on Wednesday that the police were after them, and, in fact, on the way to the rendezvous at Sorel islands
 Lamanche says he was informed by wire that one of the three took the train west to Montreal on Thursday and went on west to a town in the vicinity of Niagara Falls, where, it is said, he has relatives
 The other two have disappeared up the Richelieu river. Two American detectives are at SOrel islands investigating It is thought that the two other men are wait ing around until an opportunity is afford ed to get on an outward bound steamship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
HOLM ES.

Holmes living is claimed by more cities than was Homer dcad.-Columbus Dis patch.
 All those who have rot been murdered by H. II. Holmes will please rise and re- main standing until counted.-Buffalo Express.
 It seems to have been dull day for H. H. Holmes of Chicago when he did not have some one to murdcr.-New York Mail and Express.
 Perhaps Holmes murdered Tascott If he did, it is rot so surprising that Chicago police have failed to discover the where. abouts of MT. T.-Washington Star.
 It looks as if the Canadians may convict Holmes of murder and hang him before the Chicago police work to the end of one of their clcws.-Louisville Commercial.
 If Dickens had como upon such & person as Holmes, ho would have connected him with MT. Venus. There has been great deal of "human various in Holmes op- eratiOns.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Railroad shops Burned.

BOSTON, Aug. 9.-The repair shops of the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn rail road at Orient Heights, East Boston dis trict, were, burned. The buildings were of wood and covered a large area. In the shops was a large quantity of dynamite to be used for blasting purposes. This was taken out by citizens before the fire de- partment arrived. Included in the prop erty destroyed were three locomotives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Arrested EOr Rettinr.

BUFFALO, Aug. 9.-The first case un- der the new antibetting law of the state came up before Police Court Judge King. Frank Nolan and Casper Frazier of Koch ester were arrested at the track for bet ting: Judge King decided to hold them for the grand jury, and they were released on $500 bail each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Girl Acquitted of Murder.

BARBOURsv1LLE, Ky, Aug. 9.-The jury in the Rosa Gordon murder trial returned a verdict of not guilty. Miss Gordon was the only witness for the defense. Her plea was self defense. Rosa Gordon be- came involved in a quarrel with two gals Mary Sutherland and Melissa Brown at Corbin about three weeks ago. She drew knife and stabbed the Sutherland girl to the heart, killing her instantly. The Brown girl was seriously wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
ExPREss WRECKED.
Three Men Killed and Several Hurt In
 Head-on Collision.

PLYMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 9.-A disss trous head on collision occurfed one mile south of here on the White Mountain di vision of the Boston and Maine railroad in which two engines were demolished and other damage was done, entailing { loss estimated at $25,O0O Three me1 were killed and several injured. Int dead are Frank Stevens of Lakeport, en gineer of the Cannon Ball; George Mer Till of Lakeport fireman of the Cannon Ball express; Henry Glines of Northf1eld fireman of the Plymouth freight
 The injured are Alfred Austin of Haver hill, freight brakeman, fracture of skull will die; Walter M. Rogers, Bostol commercial traveller; W. J. Randolph Plymouth; Eugene Bennett, Concord conductor of the passenger train; Free man Downing, baggage master; Moses T Eaton, West Lebanon, extra engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Injured by tho Collapse of a Piazza.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 9.-Word was received here from Rye Beach, sum- mer resort about ten miles from here stating that several people were injured by the collapse of piazza floor at the Sea view hotel. It is stated that about 100 persons were on the piazza when it gave way, and several people fell to the ground. The distance was only eight feet, but Q number received bad shaking up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Lunatic Killed Lunatic.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Aug. 9.-W. N. Hurst, lunatic, killed fellow lunatic, Stephen De Long, in the Eastern Lunatic asylum. The two violent lunatics were placed in separate beds in the same room. An at tendant found Hurst fondling brick in pillow case. He threw the brick out of the window At daybreak he returned and found De Long dead on the floor, with his head crushed and Hurst holding a piece of carpet in which was wrapped a brick. Hurst got the bricks from the wall behind his bed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Died From Shock.

GENEsEo, N. Y, Aug. 9.-Mrs. William Olmstcd, a prominent woman of this town and mother of Deputy County Clerk Olm- sted, died at her cottage at Conesus Lake. While out riding near the shore with her granddaughter the little child in some way fell into the water, and the shock was too much for Mrs. Olmsted. She died before medical aid could be summoned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
cycling Song.

The dow reflects the coming day. mount my wheel and speed away Along the street as if on wings; The wild wind through my whiskers sings sec q fat man from afar, 1:l waiting for morning car. A jolt, a crash ;I Sickrning thud; l send him rolling in the mud With that stern joy which cyclcrs feel In foemcn worthy of their wheel.
 Life,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
SIXTY DROWNED.
A British Steamer Founders Of the COas
 of New South Wales.

SYDNEY, Aug. 9.-A tug which has re. turned from the scene of the wreck of the British steamer Catterthun, which was wrecked at Forster, about 100 miles from this port, saw nothing of the remainder oi the passengers and crew of the steamship, and there is now little doubt that 60 per sons were drowned, of which number 4t were Chinese.
 Second Officer Langfar, who had the watch on deck at the time of the disaster states that the night was very dark. Sud denly the steamer experienced terrific shock and foundered few minutes after ward. The Chinese made rush for tho boats, but only one boatload reached the shore. The missing passengers includ, three ladies'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Stabbed During Religious Discussion.

BUFFALO, Aug 9.-Martine Janeszew- ski, Pole, was stabbed to death by three other Poles in a private house at 14 Grimes street. The four men became engaged in an alteration over religious matters in connection with St. Adelbert's church, the congregation of which has been torn with dissensions for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
All Quiet at Surfing Valley.

SPRING VALLEY. Ills, Aug. 9.-The trouble in this city for the present is at an end. All shafts blew for work lass evening, and the settlement arrived at gives general satisfaction. In all likeli- hood Manager Dalzcll will bring in the exiIcd negroes today and set them to work. The mayor says he will protect them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
NIT. Wilson at Long Branch.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Postmaster Gen eral Wilson left the city today for a few days at Long Branch. Third Assistant Craige is now acting as postmaster gen. eral, the first, second and fourth assist ants being absent on vacations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Treasurer Cheenev Short I'm His Accounts

BOSTON, Aug. 9.-Treasurer Cheeney of the chamber of commerce of this city has been found short in his accounts to the extent of $6,01S.79. This statement was made at special meeting of the directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Getting Dnrant,a Jury.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9.-The eighth juror was secured to try Theodore Durant for murder at the forenoon session of the superior court. He is P. F. Hooper, a lumber merchant, and like all his fellow jurors, stands high in the community.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Stabbed Over a Slice of Watermelon.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9. - During a quarrel over the payment for slice of watermelon Dominic NcZZO, aged 33 years, stabbed and mOrtally wounded Car mile Lavarc, aged 42. Nezzo was ar- rested, and his victims death is expected momentarilV
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
The United Typothete.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9.-The United Ty- pothet;e elected E. R. Andrews of Roches- ter president and decided to meet in Rochester in August, 1896.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Emneror William Giyes A Tea Part,

CONES, Aug 9.-Enpcror William gavo large tea party on board the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. His majesty received his guests at tho gangway of the yacht.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
WaterburyFire Alarm

LOCATION OF BOXES. The following are the Fire Alarm Signal. Under the new system: l2 Rogers & Bro." Is Cor East Main and Niagara streets. l-4 Cor East Main and Wolsott road. 1-6 Cor High and Walnut streets. 1-s Cor East Main and Cherry streets. l-7 Cor East Main and Cole streets. Fl Cor North Elm and Kingsbury streesa 2-S Cor North Elm. North Main and Grox
 streets
 2-4 Waterbury Manufacturing company 2-S Cor North Main and North streets. 2- Cor Buckingham and Cooke streetA 2-7 Cor Gr5ve and Prospect streets. 9-s Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street. 2-9 Cor Johnson and W2terville streets , "a The Platt Bros & O." |. Waterbury Oiock company movemeR
 ment fACtory).S
 Exchange place. s-2 Cor West Main and Willow streets. s-s Cor West Main and watertown road s-S Horse Gar Railroad stable.s s-6 Waterbury Brass company" s-7 Cor Cedar and Meadow streets.
 Cor Grand and Field streets. 9-l-2 Cor Bank and Meadow streeta s-l-s Randolph & Gloves" s-l-4 Plume {. Atwood Manufacturing com
 pany.e s-2-l No Hose House. 8 2-s Holmes. Booth q HAydenRs SPA Cor Charles and Porter streets. s-2-S Cor Simons street and Washington Cor South Main and Grand streets. 4-2 Cor South Main and Clay streets. 4-S Waterbury Watch company G-5 Benedict q Burnham MaAufasturip,
 company"
 A-s Waterbury Buckle oonpany!s G-7 Cor South Main and Washington sta ScoviIl Manufacturing company. S-2 Cor Franklin and Union streetA ES Waterbury Clock Go. lease fastorvl g-A Cor Clay and Mill streets. B-e Cor Liberty and River streets. B-T No. 5 Hose House. S-s Cor Baldwin and Stone ssressA.
 Cor Bridge and MAgill stxOstsL ca Ger Duelittle aIlaS and Dahlln sarSA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09

THE Chicago detectives ought to try to prove that Holmes was the owner of the Arizona cave containing four hundred human skeletons. which was recently dis covered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
...., ed Not.
A PaDer House.

"Only think, " exclaimed Henderson, "of the many uses to which paper is now putr'
 "I know" replied Bass. "I was at the theater the other night and was told it was all paper. And it was fine, substan- tial looking structure too. '-Boston Tran script.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
No Use For Him.

May-Were there any men at the sea- shore?
 Pamela-Yes, one, but he wasn't pop ular.
 May-Who was he?
 Pamela The armless wonder. - Trufh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09

s MARYLAND is the last state to be carried by the republicans. on paper, before the election. A majority of the votes will be democratic, as usual.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Investigating at Albany.

NLENNI, AuS. H.-IHB ZKOVII sUUCUDA mittce to in.zstigate state department hal begun work in tho regents depart Ilent.
 --.-., ~. ed Not. She stood upon the bathing beach,
 So ex4uisitely fair That strangers murmured, "Shes peachI" As they bchcld her there. She stood upon the shining sand,
 Right in the public eye, And gentle breezcs softly famed
 Her as they wandered by. She stood there. proud as King Canute,
 And did she never get Into the waves? Oh, no her bathing suit
 Was far too fine to wet.
 -Somerville Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09

To know that U. s. & Co are getting reckless. Actually giving Goods away. The diff ferent lines of goods that are nearly sold out have odd sizes left, They will be put at give away prices and some of them will be actually Given Away.
 Our patrons during this nov ing sale have received the best values ever given in any kind of Sale ever made by anyone.
 During IT years we have never advertised a fictitious price, or goods we did not have.
 The Boys and Children's de- partment has been removed to the rear of our main store to make room to receive and fin ish the NEW GOODS for the New Store. There are Special Bargains left in Boys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09

Another Bicycle Manufacturing Firm.
 ALBANY, Aug. 9.-With the secretary of state was incorporated the Stanley Clyde Manufacturing company of New York to manufacture bicycles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09

HOW TO TAKE THE STITCHES. ed in Asiatic twisted embroidery silk. The. illustration shows how all the stitches are taken through the center hole of the square, and one to each mesh of the scrim at the edge. This pattern is best worked in frame, to prevent drawing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
A Sop to Armenia.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 9.-The sultan has ordered that a2, 500 (Turkish) be dis. tributed to the needy inhabitants of Sas- SOCln,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
The seasona Change.

Helen-How could you give up Harry Haussmann for Tom Waterman? You used to think everything of Harry.
 Martha-I know, but the theaters are nearly all closed now, and Tom has such @ lovely yacht. Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09

that will make any mother happy to find how much 25c or $l will buy.
 Come in this week and see what you can get for Clothes, Hats or Furnishings cheap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Emhroidarx on Scrim.

A design furnished by Modern Pris- cilla shows an effective trimming for scrim apron CT scarf. It should be work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-09
Very Likely

"So he is paying his addresses to herr"
 ~"Yes."
 "What do you think will be the out come?"
 "It will depend upon his income. "- Boston Courier.