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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
CLIPPINGS.

Russia exports cayair Annually to
the value OF over 81, 600, 900.
There is clerk in Marine, France,
who has made seventeen unsuccessful
attempts TO commit suicide.
Berlin, by the 1895 census, had
1,6l5, 5l7 inhabitants. Employed in
the army or civil service were -, SIS
persons.
Many of the sugar estates in Barha-
does are still dependent on wind-mills
for crushing power. but steam power
is now being introduced in the larger
factories.
Many physicians in Russia only
charge fifteen cents for II consultation,
and although their number is small,
suicides are frequent among them, the
cause being inability to make living.
An incident of the Russian Cars
visit to Paris attracted considerable
attention. On passing the G"mbetta
statue he asked NJ. Faure whom it
represented. and on being told it was
Gambetta he gave it the military
salute.
Algiers, according to the recent
census, has 90, 00o inhabitants. OF
these 46, 900 are French by birth or
naturalization, 5000 are jews, %, 600
are Arabs or belong to other native
races, $500 are Spnninrds, }, 800 ltaI-
ians, LOO Maltese and 30 English.
u, ,t,t Lac,
issued by tho department of ngricul-
turc, tine total exports of the United
States during the last ten years was
SS,357, OF, 604, and imports 81, &c.,
127, ISL, or an average OF foreign
trade of more than 81, 800, 600, 900 II
year.
A bill is to be introduced into the
British parliament next session to en-
able the Board of Trade or the admir-
atty, conjointly or separately, TO build
or charter ships for the purpose of
searching for dcrclicts, and when
found to either destroy them or tow
them into port.
An extensive collaborating quartz
reef has been found at Cape Broylc,
in Newfoundland, forty miles south Of
st. Johns. The analysis shows nearly
three ounces Of gold to the ton of
quartz ana over one ounce of silver.
The discovery has caused excite
ment in the colony.
The new Episcopal Cathedral of the
diocese of tennessee, at Memphis,
will cost $40, 600 and will be built of
stone taken from the quarres of the
State. The exterior will be of rongh-
hcwn stones, and the interior will be
polished stone and marble. No plus-
ter will be used in the building.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

smile back at you-to whom christmas
is something more than mere day, Of
the 365, to be got through with in one
fashion or another. Christmas in
deed !"
Paul Dargan spoke with n bitterness
that was startling, even to me who
knew HIM. He walked rapidly to and
fro in the shabby room, beating his
hands together now and then as he
walked. A shabby and forlorn figure,
with wild and unkempt hair falling
into his eyes-eyes that had in them
the light of tempestuous despair. His
friend looked at him sadly.
"Ah, Paul you did not always talk
in this fashion. There was n time
when men spoke of you, and said that
you would do great things-a time
when your eyes we're bright and eager
with hope. What has changed your"
ayes, there was such n time" re.
piled the other slowly, pausing in his
walk. "There is such time in every
mans life. Sometimes it lasts with
him, and all is well. Outlines it dies
away, like the mirage in the desert
when one comes near to it. 1t died
away with me-
''But it may come again." urged his
friend, quickly. "You have been
reckless, and have set your feet on a
path which leads to oblivion; it can
not be too late to turn back. lam no
morulist, but would give much to
zee you your old self again. 1t is
not too late"
lit is too late" replied the other
steadily. "To some men Providence
stretches out hand once ouly-nnd
they miss it. The hand was stretched
out 10 me the white hand OF a woman.
IL could not grasp it. l have drlfted
ever since with the swift tide that
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
you never 60 busking

"Busking- what's that?" asked the
child, opening her big eyes i'll per.
plexity.
"You were busklng last night,
Baby" said Paul. He took the little
hand in his and raised 1t to his lips.
Sand thank the God of Christmas
tide for it, little one. Some day you
will know and understand why say
SO. God bless you, Baby Busking. -
Illustrated Bits.
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There Is moro Catarrh In this section Of the
country than all other diseases put toget her,
ana until the last few years was supposed to .
incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced it n local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing TO
cure with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has llOven catarrh 10 be a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by l.. J. Cheney 4 Co.. Io.edo,
Ohio, is the only cOnstitut iona cure on the mar
to q teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on I he blood
and mucous surf aces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to
cure. Send for circulars and test inlOnials.
Address +. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

Arc You Satisfied With What You Know.
Or would you gladly improve your stoc!; of
knowledge2 You may not have 30 or sou You
can spare for II l0-voume encyclopedia, but
YOU can afford TO pay fifty cents for ~ Hand
Book Of General INFORMATION. You won't want
improving your mind and believe that i've
hundred page book, filed with condensed
mass of valuable knowledge, will he read by
you. This valuable encyclopaedia will be sent
postpaid for fifty cents in stamps by the Book
Publishing House, 1874 Leonard ST., n. y. City.
should take advantage Of this great Offer at
once and store his mind with the valuable
facts colluted in this book.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
No Runaways in Russia.

Runaway horses are unknown in
Russia. No one there drives without
having thin cord with IL running
moose around the neck of the ANNA.
" hen the horse bolts the cord is
pulled and the horse stops rs soon rs
1t feeles the pressure on its windpipc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
haa;oNt Sandals

The common people u..o-a ,ncicnt
Egyptians had wooden sandals. ~
we may credit the assertion of his.o-
rians, one of the Egyptian Queens re-
csived the revenue of one city solely
to keep herself in sandals. Chicago
Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
BABY BUSKING.
A CHRISTMAS STORY.

ONT talk to me of
Christmas and its
j o VS.! Whisper
your platitudes to
ears that know
what Joy is; carry
your wishes to
hearts that NAV re-
spond to them,
emilio -FOUR Oh riot
mas hopes into
eyes that shall
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

Globular lighting set fire to n
woman's dress near Angers,in France,
during recent storm, the burns
causing her death soon after.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

pasta thing done with. Leave me.
/ am tired of it all. Like n child, l
am weary of my toy-the toy men
call life. 1t is BIZ oxen in my hands. l
only long for the night and sleep.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

One.third of the females of France
over fourteen years OF age are farm
laborers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

II you are doub!fW as to the of Dobhins
Elcc;ricSoar, and cannot accept the exp Renee %!
MHiioRs who use it, after the ~ years it has beer
Oh the market, one hidt will convince you. Ash
your grocer for it. Take no imitation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No
fits after first day. uso of DIR. KLiNE's GREAT
NERvEREsTOnEu. Free 81 trial bottleand treat
Use. Send to DR.. Kline, !e}l Arch St., Phila., Pa
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1t is better 10 remove than 10 hide complex
iOnal blenlishes. Use Glenn's sulphur SOAP.
Hills Hair & Whisker Dye, black or brown, Soc
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a1Il|llEEg,3
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Glddness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature OF the many phys.
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
&crtS-gcutlc ctforts-plcasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness re not dnc to any actual dis
ease, but simply to q constpatcd condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt.
ly removes. That is why il is the only
remedy with millions Of families, ami is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. lis beneficial
effects are duo to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating tho
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its bcnc-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, thatyo have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good hrnlt!i,
and the system is regular, then 'nNa-
tivcs or other remedies arc not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, ono
may he commended to the most sliillful
physicians, hut if in need Of q laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the wcll-informed cvcrywhcre, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

The Greeks had oats Il. G. 900. but used
them only as food for their horses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

Sylvanus Dodge Locke. who has just died
at HoOsick Falls, n. V. was the inventor of
the first grain-binding machine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

Missour's cattle are conservatively valued
at %29 000,O 900. NE51
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l believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last sumncr.-M Mrs.
ALLIE DOUGLASS, Leroy, Mich. Oct. 10, "a.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
A Note Of Warning.

O. that I could speak SO loud that all
doctor. Suffering that is caused by careless
neglect OF tho kidneys. In these days OF cx-
elements there's no living being whose
necd Watching. don't wait till it's too late.
BUkER'S KIDNEY PILLS will keep them
IN repair, I will gladly give advice free.
Yours, for health. DIR. E G. Buker.
81 was run over by a team some ten years ago
and my kidneys strained; since then have bee
troubled with wetting the bed. Two boxes Of
your pills have entirely cured me.
cannot thank you enough for your wonderful
iemedy." Yourstruly Henry f. I.awler, Etna N. IL.
Piis at the drusgistsor mailed postpaid for price
Boxer PW O., Bangor. Ma
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07
MEALS OF OUR ANCESTORS.
Breakfast Did Not Become a Regular
Meal Until Late in the 18th Century.
(FrOm English Notes and Oueries /,

some time ago inquiry was made in
IN. o. g." as to the hours at which our
ancestors took their meals. The follow
ing abstract Of lecture delivered by
D.Arcy Power ut the London Institu ton
Will give information on the subject:
Mr. Power said the old English had
three meals day, of which the chief meal
was taken after the work of the day was
nnished. The first meal was at 8, dinner
just before bed time. The Normans dined
at the Old English breakfast time, or a
little later, and supped at z D. m. In
Tudor times the higher classes dined at
II and supped at 5, but the merchant sell
dom took their meals before 12 and
o'clock. The chief meals, dinner and
supper, were taken in the hall, both by
the old English and the Normans, for the
pnrlor did not come into use until the
reign of Elizabeth. Breakfast did not be-
come regular meal until quite lately
and DR.. Murray, in the Oxford dictionary
gave 1463 as the date of the earliest quo
tation In which the word occurred. The
meal did not become recognized until late
In the seventeenth century, for Pepys
habitually took his draught of half a pint
OF Rhenish wine or dram of strong wa
tiers in place of q morning meal. Dinner
was always the great meal of the day,
anu from Cne accession OF Henry " to
the death of Queen Elizabeth the din ners
were us sumptuous and extravaganza as
any of those now served. Carving was
then fine art. Each guest brought his
own knife and spoon, for the small fork
was not introduced into England until
Thomas Coryate, of Odcome, published
his 'Crudites' in 1911. Pepys took his
spoon and fork with him to the lord
mayors feast in 1868. The absence of the
forks led to much stress being laid upon
the act of washing the hands both before
and after meals, and to the rule that the
left hand alone should be dipped into the
common dish, the right hand being occu-
pied with the knife. The perfect dinner
ut the best time of English cookery con-
sisted OF three courses, each complete in
itself, and terminated by sublety of de-
vice, the whole being rounded off with
Ypocras, after which the guests retired
into another room, where the pastry,
sweetmeats and fruits were served with
the choicest wines. The English were
essentially meat eaters, and it was not
until the time of the commonwealth that
pudding attained it's extraordinary popu-
larity. Indeed the first mention of pud-
ding In the menues of the .'Buckfeast' at
st. Bartholomew Hospital did not occur
until ITO, and in 1712 is an item of five
shillings for ice.n
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07
CHEAP REAL ESTATE
City Property and Farms.

s.room dwelling on Campbell avenue, 6ofees
front, nlce location, good stable, $4,000; pay.
Groom dwelling, with sewer connection, stable
anu otner necessary outsaildlngs $780, $50
Groom house on Henry stIsst n. W., $1,000; $a5
renting now for S776.
Two Groom cottages, With basement poom.
sewer connection, moe garden ead good location,
$Soo eacni $40 cash and s. per month with snter.
7-rooHs house ON Sixth avenue Q. W., nfs,ly
pspered. with bath, hot and cold water ants q
good cellar, price Sl,6o0; siS cash and SIS peI
Groom house on large lot, near Roanoke anu
Southern railroad. newly fenced, hoaso in COCA
Two 1O-room homes on West End boulevard,
large lots In beautiful condition, with every con.
Several othes fine bargains in the West End yerv
desirably located.
One lg-room house in tho Southwest q 81, 800;
$20O cash and gao to SO per mouth. TAis 10 q
great bargain.
One OF tho best residences on Church street, IS
beautiful condition inside and out. Prioo s8bO0:
800 each, S2o per month; 10 rcnting now AZ SaS
Per month Also two other splendid bargains on
One OF the most deairsbis and best located bus.
inoss houees In tho very best part OF the business
and the rent will pay tho balance. It is renting.
now tor II por cent OF the price asked. Thcro is
have several other fine bargains in business
property on Salem avenue and JEFFERSON street.
broom mouse, large lot nicely located In north.
west, near Park street, in good condition, 8, 400
$50 cssh ana $40 per month.
room house near W est End round houso 5000.
$50 cash and $40 pcr month.
Elegant IS room house In tho West End with,
hard wood finish, cabinet usantels. every modern
Improvement and convenience, with speaking
tubes and electric alarm bells, stables, chicken
house, horse and cow lot, good garden, plenty OF
iruit and good shades. in thorough repair, cost
$s,COO, price now &, ISL; email cash payment and
tho balance in nine years.
Splendid business lot near the new public;
prtr
years. 49, wv
ern improvements, stable on lot and shade 81 100.
easy payments.
Nicely papered room house on he best part o.
month. W f
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07
CHILDREN's PHOTOGRAPHS.

Never take child to the photographer s
at time which interferes with its meals
or sleep.
DO not scold the child If it is restless. a
tear-stained face often takes a long time
to smile.
Dark dresses are best used ON bright
days; dark velvets should be especiallv
avoided at such times.
DO not dress up the child; it's every day
clothes are more comfortable and are
more likely to induce a pleasant express
sion.
AS the photographers aim is always to
secure the best result, leave the final pos
ing 10 MN; he will usually be guided,
however, by your wishes.
Do not bring all your friends and rela-
lives to watch the photographing opera
tions; the fewer people to attract atten-
ton in the studio the more likelihood is
there of the result being perfect
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07
A VOLCANIC WONDER.
Largest District of This Sort in the World
Located in the West

Largest District of This Sort in the World
Located in the West.
The entire absence of easily recognized
volcanic crater S in the eastern part of the
United States has tended to create the
impression that in volcanoes this country
is below the average. But to dispel this
notion it is only necessary to take trip
through the Northwest. In Washington,
California, Oregon, Nevada and Idaho is
the largest volcanic district in the world
The LIassen peak volcanic ridges, the most
general feature in this district resulted
chiefly from superficial accumulation OF
material thrown out from within the
earth and piled up mountain masses from
the point of exit From the summit of
Lassen peak, looking northeast, q dark
and desolate lava field and crater are
pointed out as the Gender Cone" This
may be comfortably reached on horse.
back, but camping outfit is necessary,
as there is no settlement near the place,
says the New York Journal.
Approaching the region the traveller
first encounters sprinkling of fine vol.
canic sand and small bits of dark brown
pumice spread on the ground This in
creases as he goes and the sand gives
character to the whole landscape, impart-
ing dull, dark hue to the soft earth and
rendering travelling difficult When seen
first, on nearer view, Cinder Cone gives
the impression of newncss. One looks in
vain for steam arising from the crater,
and feels disappointed at seeing none
Charred trunks Of trees attest the great
heat Of the place In recent times, but one
cannot find on the living trees a trace of
volcanic sand that might have lodged in
knot holes as it fell. The dull and SOM
Der aspect of the place is greatly relieved
in the southeast side by the carmine and
orange colored Lapilli, so that from dis
lance it has the pleasing hues of a sunset
The strangeness of the scene is greatly
enhanced by the almost complete absence
of vegetation. Only two small bushes
cling upon the outer slopes to give life to
the barren cone. No white man or Indian
now living is known to have been an eye
witness to the eruption, and it must be
remembered that such an eruption would
not leave the people of that region in
doubt as to what was happening.
A number of persons now living in the
Sacramento valley, who crossed the i'm
| migrant trail at the base of the cone in
1853, say that the lonely bushes growing
near the summit were apparently as large
as now. Whatever may be the historical
testimony as to the time Of the eruption,
the geologic evidence clearly shows it be-
lore the beginning Of. this century.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07
FARMS.

16O-acre farm. with nios dwelling, with lovely
grove OF forest oaks around tho house, good
abundance of timber. well watered, very deaIr,
ably located; price $4,000. Situated three miles
from Roanoke city.
Thirtyscro farm, nice 8 room dwelling, good
barn, three miles from tho city. for 81 900.
GOOD etorehouse, fno stand for Business, sixty
at bargain.
~ acres OF bottom land X miles from Holline.
with 1880 brick house, at the edge of beautiful
le.acrc grove OF FORGET oaks. Price $50 per acre.
1SO acres near Rollins Institute, seven miles
the balance upland. partly timbered. good water.
fairly good improvements, fine peach and apple
orchard, land we'll adapted to truck farming, all
Also grcat many other bargains in City and
show at any time.
II you want to buy or rent sell OF exchange,
como and see us.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07
BIRD THAT SLAVES ITsELF.

The lammergeyer, or bearded yulture,
found throughout the whole mountain
chains of the old world, actually sbayes
himself. The expert barber who has for
his customer the Fifth avenue million
aires could not ply the keen-edged razor
to the stubby beard Ct his particular
patron more deftly than the monarch Of
the mountain top prunes his own bristly
beard.
The head Of the vulture Is clothed with
feathers, and from the sides of the under
mandible proceeds row of black bristles.
From this peculiar projection of feathers
the bird derives it's name. A. layer of sim
liar bristles begins at the eyes and covers
the nostrils, forming q feecy mustache.
With his strong and sharp claws, which
act as the razor, he begins to- trim his
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07

In the clerks office of the circuit court
for the city of Roanoke, on the 10th day
of September, 1896.
Mollie Ham, by, &C., plaintiff against
John Wesley Ham, defendant, in chan
Gerry.
The object OF this suit is to dissolve
the bonds of matrimony here tofore SOL
emnized between the plaintiff and the de-
PENDANT and to obtain a decree vinculo
matrimonii from the defendant.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant, John Wesley
Ham, is not resident OF the State OF
Virginia, 1t Is ordered that he do appear
here within fifteen days after due publi-
cation hereof and do what may be neces-
sary to protect his interest in this suit.
And it is further ordered that a COPY
hereof be published once week for four
weeks in The Roanoke Daily Times and
that copy be posted at the front door of
the courthouse OF this city on the first
day Of the next term.
A copy-Teste:
5. S. Brooke, clerk.
B. Lacy Hoge, p. q 9-l1-td
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07

TRUSTEES SALE-On the 18th day Of
Oct, 1895, at 10a M, will offer Tor
sale, at pdS.!.c Auction. on the premises,
the following property in the city Of Roa:..
noke, Va: The n. e. corner of Stewart
and Simmons SITS, 81 feet by 1870 feet
fronting on Stewart ST., known IA part Of
lot No. II, Sec. s, Belmont Land Co. The
aoove sale Is made under deed of trust
from IRON fahnle j. Bandy, dated Dec 18th,
1891, and recorded in d. B. n. page o67
default having been made in the bond
therein secured for more than three
months. The above sale will be made bv
the undersigned who was substituted "a
trustee in the place of Silas w. Burt. by
an order of the hustings court of Roa-
noke, va, entered at its Sept, 1896,
term. Terms Of Sale-Cash. Amount
due under the above deed of trust, S473.
81, as of Aug. 31st, 1896. n. w. GOOD
WIN, Trustee 12-tds
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07

HAVE THIS DAY SOLD TO E. l..
Flippc my one-half interest III the firm of
Earmap s. Earman, who will continue In
the coal, wood and buggy business under
the firm name of Earman s. Hippo. +
have also sold to NJ. H. Earman and E.
L. Flippo my one-third interest in the
Roanoke Cycle Company, who will con-
tinue In the bicycle business under the
same name Of Roanoke Cyclic Company.
8 10 I'm. JOSEPH II. EARMAN.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-07
CURE FOR HEADACHE.

AS remedy for all forms of headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. 1t effects permanent cure, and
the most dreadful habitual sick head
aches yield to its influence. We urge all
who are afflicted to procure bottle, and
give this remedy fair trial. In case of
habitual constipation Electric Bitters
cures by giving the needed tone to the
bowels, and few cases long resist the use
of this medicine. Try it once. Fifty
cents and 81 at Massie's Pharmacy