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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
4 SMOOTH STICK DID 1T.
Why Uncio Daniel Never Forgot His Be
loved GRANDMOTHER.


loved GRANDMOTHER.
Uncle Daniel was one of the charac-
tors of the Saco valley. He was always
bubbling over with droIl speeches. AT
one time he adopted city bred boy, who
gave him great annoyance by not fall
ing in with country ways. Uncle Dan
lei tried hard to teach him to NOW, but
Ill vain, and after time the old gentle
man was heard inquiring at the village
for small boy about years old"
what do you want him for?" some
one asked.
81 want him to ride OH the heel Of
Georges scythc and keep down." was
the answer.
Again, when it was the custom Of the
nelghbors to "change works" in dress
ing their pork, the water had cooled
somewhat before Uncle Daniels hog
was immersed, and the bristles did not
yield readily. The other men, at a little
distance, We're succeeding better.
:. Is yours bout ready to hang up,
Daniel?. inquired brother butcher
across the way.
eyes, Joe," was. the disguised an
swer, "if you want to hang him up by
the hair of his head"
His neighbors complained that the
squirrels were eating their corn, but
Uncle Daniel boosted that he had no
trouble at all
"But how do you prevent it?' they
asked.
81 never plant any outside rows" he
answered wisely.
Then it was remembered that he did
not plant corn at all.
A gentleman once asked him him if
he could remember his grandmother.
81 guess / can" said Uncle Daniel,
"but only as saw her once. Father
had been away all day, and when he
came home he found had failed to dc
something he expected of me. He caught
up rough apple tree limb and walked
up to me with it. Grandmother appeared
on the doorstep with a small. straight
stick i'll her hand and instantly handed
! it to my father.
a. Here, joe said she, lick DAME
with smooth stick And he did. WHO
wouldn't remember such grandmothel
as that?"-fouth's Companion.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

GOVERNOR MORTON. of New York, has
signed the bill lessening the hours of
labor for women and children in mer-
camille establishments. Sixty hours
per week Is the maximum time OF labor,
chairs are to be provided for clerks,
sanitary arrangements are to be per-
fected, and approved by the board OF
health, who shall examine cellars and
other places where the women and chill
dren work and certify as TO their health
legislation is highly creditable to the
enlightenment and progress Of the
Empire State.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
GILKEsON g. TAYLOR.
Hats, Shoes, FURNISHINGS
Regard For Americans In Rura, sn.,n.


good many of the ignorant country
people in Spain arc very much moro cour-
teous to Americans than to English people
for the curious reason that they consider
them subject also to tho crown of Spain.
1t has boon found in out of way villages,
near Gibralter especially, where tho En-
glish occupation of that fort is still looked
upon as temporary and offensive intru-
sion OF foreigners upon Spanish soil, that
the whole tone OF the people will change
when 1t is found that tourist is not En-
glish, but American. 'Ah, 1 have q
brother In Havana" grim browed
villager will say, with an infection that
implies that his American interlooutor
must Of necessity BIO from Cuba too.
In Ronda, in tho mountains of Anda-
lusia, the guidebook warns tourists that
they arc likely to have stones thrown at
theml A party of Americans who had
spent week in Ronda declared this eau
tion nonsensical to q pair of English tour
lists at hotel table. But these instantly
declared that the street boys had indeed
thrown some good sized stones at them
while they were descending the cliff, which
is one of the Sights of the place. And
the exemption of the others from like at
tack was explained by an intelligent citi-
zen Of Ronda on the ground that the
gamins looked upon the Americans as, in
q sense, compatriots. The noble don, how
ever was himself assured that It was tho
personal amiability and charming suavity
of his admired friends which made the
townspeoplo their delighted servitors. Tho
Latin race has very polite way of polite
ness-whon not engaged in animosity.-
Boston Transcript.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

PARTIES and platforms may be con-
siderably mixed this year, but IL ia
hardly probable that the free silver wing
of Democracy will be reduced to the ne
cessity Of nominating Republican Of
that financial faith for the Presidency,
rs has been suggested in the case OF
Senator Don Cameron, OF Pennsylvania.
Good Presidential material is plentiful
enough in the silver ranks of Democ
racy, whatever may be said of the dearth
OF 1t among the gold advocates of the
party. In fact unless the two.thirds
rule Is adhered to at Chicago, 1t appears
very plain that the friends Of the white
metal in the Democratic party will do
the nominating at the national conven-
ton this year.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
DoUBLE-BREAsTED serge coats and
white duck trousers now ct COINS.
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. CAILLoUETTE. druggist, Bea-
versville, ILL.,, says: ITO DR.. Kings New
Discovery 1 owe my life. Was taken
with LaGrippe and tried ell the phys
icians for miles about, but of no avail,
and was given up and told could not
live. Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
in my store sent for bottle and began
Its use and from the first dose began to
get better. and after using three bottles
was up and about again. It IL worth Its
weight In gold. We won't keep store or
house without it," Cat e free trial at
Paul Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
a Tip for You.

If you are interested In Mems Fine Footwear
we should like you to remember just two things
about our shoes-we're giving our customers The
FINEST FINIsHRD SHOE and the BEST WEARING
SHoR that money can buy. Selling shoes In
connection with our other business enables us to
give better shoe for the price than If we sold
nothing but shoes. Tan Calf, Cardovau and
Patent Leather; s., 81, IS and So. In the latest
fashionable toes
We've other things In Stylish and Comfort.
able Observation-Disclosures Shirts, Underwear
Summer Ties, Belts, White Vests and Straw
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

THE prospects for fusion between the
Populists and Republicans in Chicago
are said to be not very bright. meet
ing OF leaders OF both parties was held
in Raleigh recently, but IS each party
wanted the lions share Of the offices
they could not gree. The former have
now turned their eyes in the direction of
the Democrats, but what the result will
be Is hard to determine.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25


THE press OF the country Is comment
ing with wonder and admiration on
Secretary Carlisle's remarkable memory
shown in his full recital Of his sound
money speeches. as evidenced by the re-
porters who hold the advanced sheets
in their hands while he is 10 aking them.
1t Is said he rolls out, with perfect &C.
curacy, column after column, Astounding
in names and figures, without once con-
sulting his notes, while the scribes sit
by in utter amazement. There is no
denying the great ability OF Mr.. Car.
Isle, as we'll as his great versatility.
He argues for the gold standard as we'll
az any Of its defenders. and ye. 1t Ia
shown by his record that his reasons
for supporting the free coinage Of sill
YER are models Of logic and statistical al
research, being, it is claimed by those
we'll qualified to know, even stronger
and better than his defense of gold
monometslism. The Secretary Is able
enough, but lacks consistency. That is
all,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Cure for Haadacha.

AS remedy for all forms of Heal
ache Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best. Il effects q permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure q
bottle, and give this remedy q fair trial.
In cases OF hsbitual constipation Electric
Bitters cures by giving the needed tone
to the bowels, and few cases long resia.
Fifty cents and 81, at Paul Massie's
Pharmacy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Doing the Rest

Lady Of the House-What do You
mean by sitting there all the afternoon
doing nothing? Didn't you tell me when
l gave you your dinner that had only
to show you the wood pile and you
would do the rest?
Weary Wraggles-Dat's wot / said,
and been restin ever since, lady. New
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

., IMPARTs vIgor and
sersspsr,,la gives tone to the sys-
tenn by purifying the
blood and removing the elements and
germs which produce disease. A true
tonic as we'll as
blood purifier. pna asnnsS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Wonders of Science.

81 wonder how those weather men
know that it is going to rain. ="
"They know just as we know-by
leaving their umbrellas at home. -
Chicago Record.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Howard Oak Tannery.

The work of enlarginR the Howard
Oak Tannery st Buena Vista will be
completed in ninety days. It will then
have capacity Of 10000 pounds Of
leather week, and will give employ
ment to about seventy five hands. The
company paid 100000 for the property.
and has an authorized capital of 81, 900, Z.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
OPEN all Embellishments.
Phone 1875.

THIS means W. W. Payne s. Co. IS re-
tail grocery, on Park street, corner
Centre, where can be found the cleanest
and most complete assortment Of every
thing In the retail grocery line. Close
prices and prompt attention. Phone us
trial order. w. w. PAYNE g. Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
1t Couldn't Re.

Willie-I don't believe it is wicked
to chew tobacco
Nellie-Why WILLIE!
Willie-Well, it amt. tried it and
it made me sick. Wicked things is all
good. Enquirer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
EAT AT BONNER,s.

Don't I look like get plenty TO eat !?
Don't 1 look like L get good food !?
Don't look like am satisfied with
life and the good things thereof? Bet
ter como around and JOIN me in a
square meal. Patronize the pioneer
restaurant-the pioneer of low prices,
and the only open-all-night restaurant
in Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
In Cupid's Court.

What n scandal resulted
When Jack was arrestedl
From May lie stole kisses,
Twas clearly attested.
May, too, was imprisoned
With the hoartless deceiver.
OF the goods that were stolen
She WAS proven receives.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
In the Future.

Hulking Harry-Do you know where
I can strike job?
Flooding Pete-Be yer a-goin back on
der perfesh?
Hulking Harry must. cam stand
der grub desc new men housekeepers
are a-givin me. -New York World.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
The Fair

HAVE You been to The Fair? Now open
at No. 8 Salem avenue, with On elegant
line of books. stationery, glassware,
inks, pencils, tablets, etc. Give US 8 call
and inspect our stock.
GEORGE GBAvATT, Manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

GROCERY merchants are authorized to
guarantee Hoe Cake baking powders.
equal to the best on the market.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
IL Was So.

Miss Sweetly-How did you know
was going to wear my hair curled this
evening?
Mr.. Plainman-I saw it III the papers
this morning. brooklyn Life.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

HoUsEKEEPERs should try Hoe Cake
baking powders, one.pound can for lC
cents. Ask your grocer for 1t.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Humility,

"De only sign er humility some folks
shows" said Uncle Ebcn, "am ter lif'
dab voices i'll loud condemnation or dah
own faults i'll somebody else. WASH
ington Star.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

THE fall OF Rev G. o. Brown, pastor
of the First Congregational Church, OF
San Francisco, is . sad one; but he has
nobody to blame but himself. fair,
open and upright life as . minister Of
the gospel would never have put him in
his present predicament.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
FINE cigars at Bonner's.

No LADY's boudoir ia complete with
out bottle of Coigate's excellent per.
fumes. The best made for handkerchiet
use. Look at our grand assortment.
We lead In this line. Erb, the drug
gist.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
100000 Fire.

MANCHESTER, Conn, April 24.-Fire
here today destroyed property Of the
value Of $50. 900. The heaviest loss was
on the tobacco warehouse OF Harkmsn
Bros, S35, 1000. The origin of the fire Is
believed to have been fncendisrY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
We Gan Tell You

watch for S2.95. w. W. PAYNE & Co.,,
900 Cen tre'epd Park. Phone 1855.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

WHY pay so cents per pound for tak.
ing powders, when you can buy Hoe
Cake at 10 cents?
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

OUR csc Golf Caps are yours for this
week only for loo. Jos. Conn.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

The lions did some roaring at the late
Republican State convention, but they
did not disturb the Lambs to any great
extent. The latter appear to be still
in control ofsshe Republican m achinery
Of Virginia, and it looks like they will
continue to hold 1t for some time to
come. Notwithstanding the "fears" to
the contrary, the proceedings of the
convention on the whole were quite
harmonious, and those who hoped to
profit by any discord in Republican
ranks during the pending campaign
will have to look elsewhere for help and
comfort Although united Democracy
has the prospects of determined oppo-
position, what divided party can &C :
complish in the State this year can be
better imagined than described.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Go to Donaldson's for Parlor and Bed.
room Suites cheap.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

TRY osn of Hoe Cake baking powde,
and you will use no other.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

1.-THE FAIR" Is now open at No, o Sa-
lem avenue with full line OF station
cry, glassware, etc. GEORGE GRAvArT
Manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

TRY can of baking powders made In
Roanoke. Hoe Cake baking powders
made by the Roanoke Chemical Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Everybody,a Canhidat

Everybody's Candidate
WE solicit your orders for feed
'Fhone eoS. EASTER FEED Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

BEST dinner, IS cents-Bonner's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

You gel plenty to ca. at Bonner's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

HHM0ES Relief Cures Sick Headache,
Neuralgia, Cramps, Cholera Morbus
Diarrh1a, &c. IS cents for large bottle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

the fact
buyHood's
rilla inpref.
to the ex-
all others.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
Mans View
OF Marriage.
"S MA RRIA GE A
FAILURE P"

II is not uncommon for men to bewail the
fact that marriage so seldom means a real
companionship man and wife are
separated by difference of taste, of mental
outlook, of general interest in life. 1t is
perhaps even more common to hear women
blamed for what is called breach of contract
in the marriage relation. If the wife be
delicate, rundown, nervous and irritable,
IL her smile and her spirits have taken
fight, 1t worries her husband as well as
herself Even worse symptoms may fol-
low-the woman suffers from sleeplessness
and fainting spells, her head is in. "a whirl,
her back aches and she has that awful
crowding down feeling in the abdomen. 1t
depends on the woman whether she will
permit these troubles to continue day by
day leading to life of misery.
Thousands have been cured by taking DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and why not
your A healthy woman is always interest
ing she passes for beauty because she is
happy, and her good spirits are contagious.
Good nature goes with health irritability
and peevishness with sickness.
Those who suffer from the arrangements,
disorders and diseases of the sex should re-
member that Dr. Nv. Pierce, chief consult
ing physician TO the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. ", has, for
over a quarter of a century, made the dis
eases of women a specially. Send 10 cents
lin stamps) to him, at above address, for
his medical book on Women and Her
Diseases, (I68 pages profusely illustrated
with wood cuts and colored plates) II will
be mailed to you securely sealed in a plain
eHyelobe. 1t contains photographs, names
and addresses of vast number who have
been cured. You can correspond with
them and learn how they cured themselves
without having to consult doctor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
No Money for Schools.

The school building at Phillipsburg
is too small and the board took a vote
to build an addition, but it resllted in
a tie and the school building will not
be built. The Ledger says the town
can pay $500 for the "Princess Bon
ME" company and keep a show in
town whole week, but it can't build
an addition to the school house be-
cause it will cost money.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23

Rev. DR.. N. c. Schaeffer, state
superintendent of Public Schools, has
notified the members of the Reading
School Board that he will positively
not accept the superintendency of the
Reading schools. Some months ago
DR.. Schaeffer was asked to allow his
name to be used as a candidate, be-
ing given to understand at the time
that the board would probably in.
crease the salary to $4,000 per year.
In declining to become candidate
himself DIR. SchaeffeI suggested the
names of several educators fitted for
the position, should the board desire
to make change.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
For Sale.

A desirable house and lot. Corner
lot about 50 80 feet, beautiful To-
cation, all modern Improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange for
other property.
For further information call on S. d.
Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real
Estate Agent, over First National
Bank, Bloomsbury, Pa. II-Is-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
A Large Reservoir to be Built.

The Stephen Girard estate is now making
arrangements for the erection of new dam
on the lands of the estate. This dam vas
proposed some time ago, but only recently it
was decided to push the work along. The
embankment at the breast is to be l, 500 feet
long, to cover an area of 63 acres and it will
contain Ioo, 900, 900 gallons of water. The
cost will not be less than $IIo, 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
Wilkes BARRE, Pa,

spread the news. Our prices are
made lower than the lowest, to re-
move every vestige Of medium
weight and present use goods, to
put our stock in shape for the
coming summerbusiness campaign
Send your orders in promptly, il
you wish to get the benefit Of the
biggest price cuts ever offered, this
is our Grand Annual Banner Sale,
the one sale of the year, when
profits are placed at secondary
consideration, don't delay as the
rush will be great.
Full yard wide unbleached mus
lin, at the yard 3Ae
Full yard wide unbleached mus.
lin, at the yard &c
Best Lancaster apron glngham
the yard sc
White Shaker flannel the yard
34c
Outing hannels new designs SC
ga Bleached bed sheets 44c
Gloucester calicos, medium dark
ColorS 4Rc
Fine Dimities, beautiful spring
patterns SIX
Yard wide percales ne
Standard dress ginghams 4Ec
SO inch wide lawns &C
40 inch Organdies popular
summer dress stuffs .I2H
Fine Henriette satines, fancy
hgured 49,. IL Hc
Imported Dimities, rich new de-
signs iOc
Full size Honey Comb Bed
Spreads ... -. 67c
Extra large Huck Towels, white
and colorcd boarders .Ioc
Best Kid Cambria dress lining
-. -. sac
Fibre Lining . .S1ac
Mems laundered white shirts,
equal to any at $I25 Soc
Mems unlaundered white shirts,
equal to any at 75c -. 40c
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
carlisle will not Contest.

Secretary Carlisle has written letter an
nouncing that he will not participate in
contest for the nomination by the Chicago
Convention. He says he is much more con-
cerned about the Democratic Party's de-
claration of principles than in its selection of
candidates.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
Get out the Shovel and Hoe.

The gentle spring time is here ac-
cording to the almanac, bringing with
it warm showers, blue skies, fragrant
flowers and some other odors not so
fragrant from filthy streets, alleys and
back yards. Clean up in time or the
board of health will get after you.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
Notice.

Everybody is urged to come to the
home of Miss Ida Herring, on East
St. Friday evening, April a4th, and
get large dish of either strawberry,
vanilla or chocolate ice cream for
ten cents. The finest kinds of cakes
will also be sold. Proceeds for the
Lutheran Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
SALES.

Rachel McNinch, administrators Of
the estate of William McNinch, will
sell valuable real estate in Rupert on
Friday May I, 1896 at II o'clock,
and in Catawissa on the same day at
o'clock p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
Petticoats Win in Kansas.

The enfranchised women of Ellis, Kansas,
scored a sweeping victory at the recent
municipal election. A complete ticket of
women candidates was nominated and all
were elected with the exception of Mrs.
Clara Sheldon candidate for police Judge,
who was defeated by a majority of five. Mrs.
NJ. A. Wade, proprietor of large millinery
dry goods store, was elected mayor and Mrs.
Viola Gaylord, Mrs. Lillian Hussey. Mrs.
Emma Shields, and Mrs Ella Newcomer
were elected members Of the council by
average maiorites Of twenty. The women
named their ticket 4" Law and Order and
they propose to enforce the prohibition law
to the letter.
Lumbermen along the west branch of the
Susquehanna are happy over bright out
look.
Charged with burning barn at Jefferson,
Morris Bartolet was sent to Schuylkill coun-
ty Jail.
Burglars stole 2S boxes Of merchandise
from the Reading & Columbia Railroad
station at Rothsville.
A locomotive spark ignited the woodland
at IIeilmandale, Lebanon County, owned by
David Light and Henry, causing loss Of
several hundred dollars
-
There are over 500 pieces in the $4,000
set of china used at the White House.
Miss Clara Barton has the honor of being
the only woman to whom old Kaiser William
ever gave the decoration of the Iron Cross,
and she is also the only woman who ever sat
in the Swiss National Council.
The wife of William NJ. McGlann, known
as the =" Boy Evangelist" of Lowell, Mass,
has obtained divorce.
-
Walter Z. Bidler, aged ten years, residing
at Coopers near Corning, N. ", committed
suicide last Sunday night.
Fish pirates are numerous along the
Susquehanna near Harrisburg.
Chambersburg's Board of Trade will en-.
deavor to raise $40, 600 as a bait for indus.
tries looking for site to locate.
In Nebraska spur has been given to
tree planting on Arbor days by the offer of
social premiums to societies and individuals
who should plant the greatest number Of
trees. As result over one million trees
were set out on the first day of competitive
work. Herein is a suggestion for the friends
OF forestry in this State worth making note
Of.
-
The indications point to the nomination of
Senator J. Donald Cameron by the free sill
yer party. If the demands of the advocates
for free silver be refused at St. Lonis Con-
vention, they will bolt and hold one of their