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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Origin of the Term ga Card.r

Hero is an extract from letter Of C.
w. Ernst: Boston has added many
words to our mother tongue "A card
meaning personal statement in news
papers, is Boston term and dates back
TO early times, when men paid their
compliments to objectionable crown
ministers by printing card in the
newspapers. The idea took Immediate
ly. and is still popular. When Robin
son 81 Jones give their workmen a
Christmas turkey each, the worlsmen
are apt to put card in the local pa-
per. This odd use Of the word originated
in Boston before the Revolution. Like
all Boston inventions, it is convenient
and real cute. boston Journal
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Diauantine.

A very attractive ornamental art Of
recent introduction is, as stated, the pro-
duction Of an imitation beadwork on
fabrics Of various kinds by means of
what is known as glass powder, or
diamantine, the result being patterns
which present an appearance similar to
that exhibited by glass beads on close or
open meshed fabrics. The method of
operation in carrying out this idea is
said to be simple-that is, the fabric Is
coated by means of lnolding boards with
resinous substances, composed of, say,
GO parts of guaiacum and 80 parts of
shellac, dissolved in 100 parts of alco-
hol, 10 parts of glycerin being added to
the solution under continuous stirring.
After the composition has been carefully
distributed over tho surface of the fab
ric the glass powder is strewn Oh it
and firmly pressed by repeated rolling.
ETC., the glass powder being prepared by
thorough p;ilverizing or pounding, and
may be of any or many colors. New
York Sun.
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uOld LaYender.n

Edward Harrigan has fortunately re-
considered his determination TO give up
the New York naturnlistic drama, and
rsappeared In "Old Lavender" one of
his strongest plays, but one which has
not been eeen here IN some years The
play is a familiar one. full Of humor
and pathos, fraught with joy and sorrow,
in which the whole galnut OF human
emotions Is run. From life among the
Lowry and in the palaces OF the rich are
drawn scenes and incidents waich make
play replete with human interest.
Mr.. Hnrrigan always seeks the hearts
OF his audience and always finds
them. There was some new business,
some new up-to-dste lines, but the old
story OF brothers. treaohery was the
tame as we have seen OF yore, and it
was just as interesting.
Mr.. Hsrrigan has 9 place in the
drama that Is unique and unrivAlled. 1,
Is series OF living pictures from all
kinds Of life, involving all sorts and
conditions Of men. That 1t is popular
is tribute to Mr.. Harrigan's art as we'll
as to his abilities as stage manager.
The play will run the week.-.Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Hcgistcr Spot:crs.

MANY register spoilers are women. !"
said II conductor, land the mon arc con-
stantly on tho lookout for them. AS soon
rs they are known tho tip is passed along
the line, and tho conductors point out tho
women TO zach other, and then take cspo
cial delight in forgetting to ring up fares
and then making "a note of tho fact and
turning it in to tho division supcrintcnd.
ent. One woman spotter That 1 know used
to work the pin racket. Sho would stick
q pin in II cushion in ono pocket and an.
other pin in % cushion in an opposite pock-
OF when tho register boil rang. know of
one conductor who was discharged for
jumping or his chr to buy II paper OF pins
which ho presented to her "-Philadolphin
Press.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
"The Christ OF the Big MUDDY"


"The Christ of the Big Muddy" also
known as Potter Christ" was a mis-
guided individual who preached up and
down the Missouri river about 25 years
particularly in the vicinity Of Council
Bluffs, Ia. He claimed to be the "Mes-
senger Of the New Covenant" as proph-
esied in Malachi, see iii, 1; also "The
Deliverer," Romans xi. 80; "Everlast-
ing Father" Isaiah tx, @; the second
Adam, the Lord from heaven, I Co
rinthians XIV, 40. Besides the above he
claimed several other divine titles,
among them Shiloh" Morning
Star, - Prince Michael" etc. He pub
lished book entitled Revelations
Given by Inspiration of God For the
Salvation of the Whole World" have
no record of what finally became Of
this eccentric individual. Some author
tiles list him among the "False
Christs, but none that have consult
ed tells where he was born or when and
how he died. st. Louis Republic.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
is THE GOLD SYSTEM UPLIFTING =

There are no silver monometalists in
this country. 1t ia not impossible that
some silver men, socalled, may advo-
cate policy which would put the ma
tion upon silver basis; but nobody OF
any Importance has demanded silver
alone. The Philadelphia Record, de-
claring the contrary, urges that some
body is asking for silver monometal-
ism upon the ground that 1t would
"greatly advance" the trade of this
country" We challenge tho produc ton
OF the name Of this person and OF his
authentic utserance. The Record,
however, having summoned up this
ghost. proceeds to show how much in
ferlor to the gold nations in civiliza-
ton, and so forth, are such silver coun
tries as Persia and Cains and Ecua-
DOR; and so they are. We may all
mourn together over that fact. But
Turkey is gold country, just as Eng
LAID Is; 40 is Egypt.
Now, If the silver system be degrsd-
ing and barbarizing and the gold system
be uplifting, may we respectfully in
quire why Turkey and Egypt do no.
begin to rise? Are the Armenian mas
sac:es, for example, to be regarded "a O
demonstration OF the purifying and
enno5ling influence of the use of gold
money? Japan is upon silver basis
and while upon that basis 1. has leaped
into place among the great nations
OF the world, developing both military
and industrial power with celebrity and
in such measure as have astonished
mankind. VIVA. has Turkey accom-.
plished meantime. excepting to sink
deeper into the quegmire OF q shameless
and hopeless barbarian? -Philadelphia
Manufacturer.
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GIEkESON & TAYLOR,
HATTERS AND MEMS FURNIsHERs
AMONG THE sHEAVEs.

IA 'srs
i o Lord, the fields arc ripe with corn: ~,
The laborer goeth singing; =
his joyful heart is heavenward borne !,
On musio's pinion winging; "a
Tho sky 10 fair, with here and there :.
A dowDy cloudlet sweeping;
Lord, In this time Of happy cheer
What do with my weeping9
oh. shamo, among the golden shenves
To stain the dny with mourning!
Oh, shame on him who idly grieves,
Gods harvest blessing scorning!
The heavens above look down in love;
The earth smiles back victorious;
BY hill and vnle whero'er you rove rs
The harvest fields shine glorious, III. :.
But on my soul q eadnesa lies, 49, -,
Made deeper by the story III
OF natures patient sacrifice
Thus perfected to glory.
Each faithful heart hath borne its part,
The autumn treasure sharing,
But !, ! only know tho smart
OF failure and despairing.
o Lord. had all these weary dnys, :,
These wasted weeks Of growing,
Been spent in showing forth thy prnise,
l bad had corn for sheaving.
Not empty hand and empty land
had been my harvest measure,
Nor sad and stricken should stand,
"A mark for thy displensure.
10! yet there comes thought to me;
1 see the poor and lowly
With Blended head and bonded knee
Go cleaning, cleaning slowly.
They did not SOW, they did not NOV;
Dropt ears Is all they gather.
Wouldst tako such labor even now
My gleanings, o my FatherP
e. E. Kitton in Good Words.
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BOTH ON a SILVER BASIS.

1t Is with feelings OF deep regret that
We find the Philadelphia Record pub
fishing the fact that. while the United
States has currency. per head, to the
value OF $3.50. Sin India and in China
the total silver circulation" Chat is, the
total money oiroulation) us less than
$3.50 per head" The reason for deplor-
ing such revelation is this: The Rec
ord, and other journals holding it's fnan.
cial opinions, have for years been In
structing Us that to have little real
money is to prove the possession OF adj
vsnced civilization. We have been in
formed that 95 per cent. of all the
worlds business is performed with bank
checks; that, as the use OF clearing.
house processes increases actual money
becomes less and less necessary, go that
1t may indeed, after while, be wholly
dispensed with.
And we have been told that the use
by France OF lore actual money than
we use supplies proof that the French
commercial and financial methods are
Shh4uSeCQ auo Wh5to1uls INOWt AOW-
ever, we have the revelation that. in the
matter Of getting along without money,
India and China are far ahead even of
our own country The natural infer.
ence would be that their civilization Ia
in advance Of ours. 1t will be hard for
us to accept such conclusion. But q
more shocking one Is forced upon us by
the Record. Painful as the confession
must be to all of Us who favor sound
money, the two nations referred to as
having reduced to the finest point the
practice of working with little real
money are actually upon silver basis!
It 10 terrible to think that tie Record
may be gradually coming around to tho
position Of the organ of the unsound
money interest," Exchange.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

IN the April number OF Short Stories
appears story entitled "Deliverance,"
by Max Nordau, the well.known au-
thor of Degeneration" which shows
that princes life may be 80 dreary
that even sudden death in battle might
not be unwelcome. A pretty tale OF the
French quarter In New York by Helen
w. Pierson Is also feature Of the num-
Der, as are the illustrations by Keller
accompanying II. Other authors OF note
represented are Andre Theuriet, T.
Beissier. F. A. Sweet, W. c. ELAN and
Rudolph Bsumbaoh. Variety and .
careful selection OF interesting stories
are m arked characteristics OF this maya.
zine, and are not found wanting in the
April number of Short Stories.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
A SOCIETY ITEM.
A Striking Object Lesson In the Ethics of
Nomenclature.

A Striking Object Lesson In the Ethics of
Nomenclature.
1t was at the Emerald ball, and the
young society reporter sharpened her
wits and her pencils, that full and salts
factory description of each costume
might be- presented. Surrounding her
were those most DESTROYS of seeing their
names and gowns in print, and in the
crowd stood a shopgirl, gowned in
f1imsy pink cheesecloth of indescribable
cut
When her turn came for inspection,
it was with q hopeless eye that the re-
porter surveyed the toilet. The artful
question, however, was asked, as usual ::
"And your name and gown?''
miss Matilda Jenkins, attired in
pink crepon and diamonds" was the
studied and prompt reply.
"Pink crepon. wrote the newspaper
woman, delighted with the new and ele-
CANT name for cheesecloth, but her pen
Gil refused to add land diamonds"
until her quick eyes had discovered on
the girls collar tiny rhinestone as big
as pinhead. Then land diamonds"
went down i'll the notebook as proudly
as if announcing tiaras and stomachers
of purest luster.
The next day all the girls behind a
notion counter exclaimed enviously over
we'll worn newspaper clipping which
read, Miss Matilda Jenkins, attired in
pink crepon and diamonds" and when
the society reporter glanced over the
printed words she felt never pang as
to the accuracy of the information she
had given to the public. New York
Times.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND still maintains
rigid silence as to his wishes and In
tentions in regard to third term. This
resicence on his part no d3ubt prevents
some of the leaders OF the Democratic
party from giving expression to their
Presidential aspirations; but whether
they will much longer withhold the an
nounc emens OF their candidacy remai
to be seen. Already 8 m ovement is said
to have been started by Democratic pol
iticians in Washing ton for the nomina-
*ion OF 1vernor Matthews, OF Indiana,
for President. with Senator Daniel, OF
Virginia, or Senator Gordon. OF G sorQia,
Tor the second place on tho ticket. They
say the Republicans OF the West are
hopelessly divided on thu silver oues-
tion and that with such combination
rs either Of those mentioned above, the
last named section and the South would
be assured to the Democracy in Novem.
Der. This, however, ts conjecture only.
Republican leaders OF ell sections are
very hopeful of the SUCCESS OF their
party in November next as can readil y
be seen by the number of active aspi-
rants among them for the Presidentis
nomination. There are go many uues-
tions not now considered chat are liable
TO figure in the coming campaign that
neither side can count confidently on
success war with Spain or warlike
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

The fear is expressed in some quar-
ters that the present management OF
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute at
Ssaunton will be continued in control;
but 1t is hoped, for the honor Of the
State and the welfare OF the institu-
tion, that no such fears will be ZEAL
,zed. To continue the superintendent
and most OF his assistants in office,
after the revelations made by the re-
cent investigation, would be disregard
Of the popular will. deserving the
severest condemnation, and would react
disastrously on the party in power at
the next general election.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

PRESIDENT ZELAYA, OF Nicaragua,
has so far got the best OF the revolu-
tionists, and as he will soon be receiv.
Ing active assistance from Honduras
the rebellion will in all probability be
crushed at en- early dsts. Wars in
Central and South Am erica, howsv err,
are seldom bloody, except in the way CT
murders and execu lions.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Sitting Up Late.

There is nothing SO tends to shorten
the lives of old people and to injure their
health as the practice of sitting up Late
particularly i'll the winter evenings.
This is especially the case when there is
grown up daughter in tho family. We
publish this item at the earnest request
of several young men. London Tit
Rjts
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

turn OF the Venezuelan complications
might change the situation entirely. rem.
dering possible what now seems improb.
able, and reducing the calculations OF
the shrewdsst politicians to nothing
more than idle dreams.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

THE battleship Indiana met with an
other accident yesterday just after she
had started from Hampton Roads for
Port Royal, South Carolina. Oaly the
stem OF one of the high pressure valves
WAS bent, and the damage will no doubt
soon be repaired. The frequent mishsps
to this ill-starred vessel, however, sug-
gest the thought that warships, like
individuals. sometimes have run of
bad luck as continuous ss 1t Is surpris-
ing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

GENERAL WALKER may not wish the
men in grey to parade with the men
in blue at New York on the 4th of July
next; but, II Congress keeps on stirring
up things as 1t has for the past three
months or more we will have first
class foreign war on our handa before
long. Then the commander of the
Grand Army Of the Republic and all
other narrow minded parsissns like him
will find that the ex-Confederetes and
their cons are in bravery and patriotism
the peers Of any men in the Union, no
matter what section they may hail from.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
WelI-Fitting Clothes
Help to Make the Man.

There's satisfaction In knowing that your clothes
ut and are stylishly made We all like to look
genteel and like our neighbors to knowit.
Our TAILORING DEPARTMENT does
all but make the man. Our clothes are stylish
ut and hang well and are made of the pick of
the seasons pretty suitings. We keep all gar
rnents pressed and repaired free of charge.
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8io PER SHARE.

Payable 50 per share on application and
81 rortnightly, beginning in two weeks.
However, those desiring to pay in full can
secure certificates Of full paid stock at once.
Remit by check or post-ofice or express
order or registered letter to AUSTIN GAL.
York.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

SPRING HATS, with Dunlap at the topJ
SPRING NEGLiGEE SHIRTS,
SPRING MECKWEAR.
All Here Waiting for You
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Are complete. We will not mention certain articles.
thing at Sweeping Reductions. Call and see what we BIZ
The herald., 1896-03-01
Good Speeches

One of the best speeches made in the
house against the free coinage of silver
was that of Mr.. Turner of Georgia. 1t fol-
lowed soon after The notable one of Mr..
Hall OF Missouri anu was equally impress
sive both in argumentatve force and in
the courage of the man who delivered IT.
Not only did Mr.. Turner demon
strate the futllity of trying 10 have
two standards of value at one time, not
only did he show the superiority OF
the gold standard to the silver standard,
but he advocated the retirement of all the
fiat money issued by the government and
the substitution of good bank issues.
Thereby releasing the treasury from th'
entire system of redemp ion and furnish
ing gold for all the world" When we
find The whole gospel of financial truth
coming from the states of Georgia and
Missouri, surely the outlook must be
considered hopeful.-New York Post.
The herald., 1896-03-01

her education. Shortly after returning
she meets her young husband on the
street, ragged. IOotSore all Il neartened,
and takes him to her luxurious quarters.
He brings Carson later on, and the young
woman, who has a number OF influential
newspaper friends, upon hearing the story
agrees to interest the press in their behalf
Here the tide of oppression turns. Some
of Turner Morgan villany becoming
known, he attempts to escape to Rio
Janeiro on tho NJ Try Vale, commanded by
distant relative of his, one Captain
Vale. Morgan manages to get aboard, but
Carson, through the assistance of the har-
Dor police, capture him at the last moment
as he is plunglng overheard.
There are Il number of powerful incden-
tai scenes in which Harold Norwood, the
brother of De Witt, figures very promi-
nently, and delightful infectious comedy
scenes, participated in by Me-. and Mrs.
O'Callahan CIV. r. Daley and Margaret
MarshaID, Sam Freeborn (E. F. n annary),
Mary Hosford emily Hess) and Sidney
Varian abbott Davison). Little Mildred
will also be seen in the cast, in the charac.
ter OF Dan. This young child is valuable
acquisition to the Daley company. and one
of the cleveresr seen here. The Power Of
the Press will be given every night dur.
ing the week, and with the usual matinee
on Saturday afternoon.
4 q q
THE Observation-Disclosures will be de-
lighted to hear the announcement that the
old favorites, Carroll johnson and Billy
Carter. will appear at the Orpheum tomor-
row night. Two better known or more
popular men have never before been seen
in the city. Carroll johnson made his rep
utation as a minstrel. His name is always
associated with that Of Billy Emerson, who
with johnson ranks highest in the minstrel
line. As singer Mr.. johnson is one of
The herald., 1896-03-01
St. Louis Lare. Contract

In securing The Republican national con-
vention for June 10Th next, 1t. Louis has
obtained contract which she may not be
able to fulfill. Seats for at least 15 600
persons in the convention hall are needed.
Exposition music hall, where it was pro-
DO sed by the st. Louisians to hold the
convention, will not hold over $4,000
people. This represents it's utmost capacity
and with that number of people within Its
walls the hall will be crowded to the ex-
treme point If discomfort. 1t may
not be possible to remodel it SO az
to obtain the additional sesting capacity
desired, and the subcommittee, even with
tho discomforts IF the Chicago Democratic
wigwam in 1892 in recent memory, may
be forced to adopt a similar plan.-The
Argonaut.
The herald., 1896-03-01

Of the regularity of the Cunard
steamers; others because her nav!
is bigger than ours; others because OF Lore
Dunraven; others because of the scarcit!
OF ice in London and the badness of tb'
London water; others because there il not
more rumpus about the English finances:
others because of her free trade villainy
There is a miscellaneous assortment OF
reasons out of which each politician takes
his choice, and there is a small lot OF poll
ticians who hate her peremptorily, and de-
cline to give any reason. 20 that Mr..
Frewen is very foolish, and still more fool
ish are those who listen to him, in letting
any one of them stuff him, as our boys
say, about American opinion on any sub
ject.-New York Post.
The herald., 1896-03-01
Why England Is Hated

Lodges explanation of the hatred of
England cannot be depended on, beca use
each politician of the Lodge school who
feels it explains it in different way. 80 as
to help his own hobby. Some hate her be-
cause she is ''grabbing;" others because
the upper classes ''dress for dinner" and
have "table manners" which only seven
senators are said to possess; others be-
cause Englishmen have such drawing
accent; others because she is not on sill
YER basis; others because she lends so
much money to the poor man and
expects to be repaid; others because
The herald., 1896-03-01
Make Way for State smen

IA special obligation is laid upon each
state tina is to choose United States sem
ator during the next year, the Florida
Citizen (Dem.) says. "The first duty of
every such commonwealth s to do it's part
to restore the upper branch of congress to
its old place in the public esteem. The
crank, the demagogue and the boss should
retire, and make way for the statesman"
The herald., 1896-03-01
To bring Health Back to
weak nerves and weak
vital parts you must re-
new the strength in them.
This appliance does it by
filling the body with new
life.

People who are sick different remedies are @ o 10 RS
electrical appliances which are
Be will cure proof these Obstacles ana ~ W.
Belt about Pioo
tn monns ago ~
haa
their troubles seoHea s new
health M
acknowledge wonderful appnanee, ue
lar today one
Troubles VI
Francisco the last SIX
u Sandan' EIrtuR
The herald., 1896-03-01

Greenroom Gossip
Beerbohn Tree will return to this coun-
try next season.
The herald., 1896-03-01
You Must Use 1t.

This no toy powerful Belt giving continuous % & Tsam @ Of & e
iii YOUR that
morning
noo electric appliance