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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
She Wilted Him.

Thoro is II patron of tho North
pennsylvania street line who has tho
reputation Of being most dreadfully dis
agreeable. The conductors say he is a
kicker, and the neighbors say ho has tho
dyspepsia. Anyway he generally creates
a scene wherever he goes, but since a
recent experience he is q little particu-
liz :hH-. - cc"d-ct Oh q street car.
lie Do.4u,I :. t-.mued car at-well,
some street between Ohio and Seventh.
Tho aisle was filled with persons hold
ing on TO the straps. He stood for q Sec
ond il tho doorway and glowered at
those within. The conductor placed his
hand CT tho shoulder of tho bad tenn
pcred man al said:
Pass OIL, please, and don't stand in
tho doorway"
The GisaSrceablo maj turned his head
a bit IL snapped i'll return:
DON'T set gay. Stop your pushing,
or I'll report
Tho unfortunate man, while making
this speech to tho conductor, did not OBJ
serve that n woman was attempting to
pass out. Like many others, he thought
tho car had stopped for him alone. But
his Grabbed remarks were cut short by
III energetic shove from tho lady passen-
ger. She thought his cutting remarks
wc-c:-@:c4a - ,'"r, and i'll q high pitched
voioo she replied:
"You are insulting, sir. and very TN.
gontlcinnnly. must get out, md if you
Gro not enough of q gentleman to allow
mo to pass l shall do somo reporting. :"
Tho bad tempered ina tried to explain
and apologize. but the woman brushed
past him. All tho passengers heard tho
remarks and witnessed the incident, and
tho disagreoablo man looked truly
ashamed. indianapolis Journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

a skirt of gauze or embroidered tullo.
Flowers aro equally seen on tho bodiocs of
ball gowns, rs bcrthas, ~opaulets, brctcllcs
and even bolts, or dclicatcly outlining tho
cdgo Of the pointed bodice.
Comfort as well ms beauty is an itcm OF
consideration in tho present styles and is
exemplifled in most of tho walking md
other out of door gowns now seen, from
tho most expensive to tho simplest.
Fashionable wooden fabrics aro warm in
fact as well rs i'll appearance, and tho
many bouclc effects harmonic wcll with
the chilly season.
Street gowns of stitched cloth arc much
worn, as usual. There are various kinds
of bouclo goods, some with but fow
roughncsses on the surface, others almost
MS knotty as astrakhan. A favorito kind
hns black tufts or hairs on q colorcd
ground and is worry pleasing, especially
when tho bouclo effect is confined to
stripes which form plaids.
Ono OF tho newest ways Of finishing the
bodice OF ball and other low cut gowns is
to ralnc tho decolletHge in q fiat, square
bertha, like u collar, Of laco or pale satin
embroidered with beads and spangles.
A sketch is given of n visiting gown of
dark tan ribbed velvet. Tho godet skirt
has many SCANS, which aro covered by
bands OF plain silk velvet Of tho samo
shade. Tho bodice of ribbed velvet hns q
plastron back and front of roso brocho
SILK, framed by brotollcs of plain velvet,
which form epaulets ut tho shoulders and
fall in coqa!llcs. Tho balloon sleeves of
ribbed velvet have q dcep cuff of plain vel
vet. a band of sable ctlges tho high collar
and extends down tho middle Of tho front.
Tho toquc, of an velvet, is trimmed with
chouX of rose velvet. JUDO CuoIIEr
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

Is very much ripplcd or forms points.
Small, so called natural" heads arc also
still worn. They close collars, bodiccs,
jackots, wraps and mantlos
Capcs arc trimmed with palatines and
stole bands of fur, and long mink capes
arc seen lined with silk of o delicate color,
or other fur.
4 few of tho most exclusive and elegant
gowns for grand receptions nave a second
skirt forming the train. This second skirt
is open in front and lifted lightly at tho
hips with n suggestion of tho pannier effect.
This innovation is mt present worry much
circnmscribcd and is too now to DO vet
taken rs an indication of o decided change
in general fashion.
Tn pointed corsagc is not confined to
this style Of gown, however, but is seen OH
many winter ovoning gowns. 1t is par
ticulnrly becoming to plump women, cs.
pecially when combined with n dccollotngc
that leaves tho shoulders uncovered.
TIL cut shows u gown Of two shades of
blue. Tho plain godct skirt is of Fronch
blue -clvct. Tho blouse bodice, of light
blue pcau do solo, is mounted in large box
plaits on q yoke of French blue velvet, u
bias band of velvet embroidered with steel
passing under tho plaits around the edge
of tho yoke. The belt is also of steel en-
broidcred velvet. Tho collar is of light
blue pcau do sole, with coqucs. Tho hal.
loon sleeves Of pcau do solo aro aounte
In plaits, likG tho bodice, and terminate In
q frill at tho elbow. Tho hnt accompany.
ing tho gown Is of French blue velvet ami
is trimmed with light blue faillo and
white qullE. JUDO CRoI.LET. \
HLH z
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
s,epniak ON Russians Car.

In an interview with Stepniak, o re-
port of which appears i'll Great
Thoughts, he was asked his opinion of
the new czar. "There was n time" he
replied, when Russian Liberals cher
ished a hope-I may say, indeed, u con-
siderable degree Of hope-but the new
car has disappointed every expectation
of the most moderate among our pro-
gressive parties. He has shown himself
utterly incapable of departing from the
traditions of his predecessor. and will
continue to play the ungrateful part OF
official screen to bureaucratic tyranny"
Westminster Gazette.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
The Origin OF Bonnres.

1t is just rs we'll hat tho police an
the insurance companies object to boz
fires on election days, Indifferent to II
fact that street urchins are simply reviS
ing the rites of Baal and Moloch. WheH
Christianity ruled, old ways and cus}
toms could not be abolished, and so th&
heather, still hankering after the alA
cient deities, but half controlled by po&
or bishop, made their bonfires on II
eve of st. Peter or st. John. One use t
bonfires in the not so far distant paTS
was as a means of d~isinfection. In hi
History Of the Plague Defoe tells q
bonfires i'll London streets. There is rSSs
son to suppose that in kindling
fires there was still n remnant of SD
stition left. 1t was in a measure %
rifice to Baal. As to the excell1
the method of making fires tl
away a plague, the benefit w1
questionable. Anyhow it may
upon as tho earliest effort mad
cremation, for it was of SONG
when III infected neighbor
fire and was reduced to aslY
the remedy might have beg
the disease.-New York y.
Calvin's face was too
cd to be called handsoIi
and stern arc the words.,
scribe his features.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
WRAPS N GOWNS.
Fur Trimmings and Capes-The Newest
deception Train.

a great deal of fur is worn on every
thing from hats 20 evening gowns. Capcs
ard jackets onor - fine field for this kind
of trimming, and every advantage is taken
OF their facilities. Jackets arc moro and
more braided and ornamental. Some arc
mado entirely Of nstrakhan; others, of
cloth, have as accessory n littlo short cape
OF fur. which Ena.y DO worn or not, rs is do.
s:red. Ills is HARDLY rio-o than u pc!crinc,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
FLOWER TRIMMINGS.
Garlands and sprays or Blossoms For Dall
and Reception Dresses.

and Reception Dresses.
The fashions Of this winter aro cnlcu-
lated to DO generally becoming, especially
rs SO much latitude Is allowed in tho form
and arrangement of trimmings. All tho
pretty nothings that oblivion tho gowns of
young girls, vaporous ball costumes md
toilets Of delicate Powered silks, ore nrtis.
Ito In design and intention. There arc In
nun,erablo' details invonted for tho better
setting of of tho charming fabrics now in
vogue-a light garland following tho foot
of the skirt. with n higher spray now and
then; bands of flowers, with crimncd
petals mixed with ribbons; ropes of roses.
ohrysanthomums, lilies of the valley,
azaleas or daisies, dropping half way down
the skirt anl ending under chou or
bow; trails Of ~honcysuoklo winding about
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
Straight to tho Point.

"Now that we have married, Pencil
ope, and have nothing to conceal from
each other, how
I'm 30, George. How much did you
give the preacher?''-Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
His First Visit.

1T seems very swampy along here"
observed tho New Yorker. looking Ian
out of tho chr window. "How
much farther is it to Chicago?"
you've been in Chicago half an
hour, tcaid tho conductor majcstically.
Good gracions! l don't SEQ any resi-
dences.p
"Ygl mnst DO ncarsighted, sir. 1 can
SEQ tno dwelling Of ono of the oldest
.fa9silies ill Chicago not half n milo
aYEay."
A"I-Ican't SEQ it at all. WHATS their
3mo?"
$&At 'Musl;rat."
'Elcss my soul!"-Chicago Tribune.
;axony WIS so called because it was
S$@A nbited by tho Saxons, who took their
10 from tho sen TX, n small battleaX
info which they boro i'll their cir
1878 tho complete success of water
Is an illuminant was made apparent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
CHECKERS AND CHESS.

Checker Problem No. 353.-By JamesP P. Reed.
Blacks, II, u, ID (king), 10 (king), IS (king).
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

looking after the mothers general health.
and specially strengthening the particular
organs concerned in parturition.
Manymothcr5 have been brought through
the trying time almost painlessly by the aid
of DIR. Pierce's F'avoritc Prescription. It
prepares the system for delivery by i'm
parting the organic strength and elasticity
which the mother specially needs shortens
the time of labor and of confinement pro-
notes the secretion of abundant nourish-
ment for the child and ~fortifies the entire
constitution against the after period of de-
preston and weakness. It's use should
begin in the carly months Of gcstation-the
carrier the better. AS
Mrs. FRED Hunt, OF G;<nvvWe. Schenectady Co.,
~. y, says: II read about DIR. Picrcc's Favorite
Prescription being so good for n woman with
child, so 1 got two hotties last September, and
December 18TH, l had n twelvc-pouud baby girl.
When I was confined l was not sick in any way.
l did not suffer any pain, and wien the child
was born ] walked into another room aud went
to bed. I never had au nfter-pain or any other
pain. This is the eighth child and the largest
OF them all. l suffered everything that flesh
could suffer with the other babies. l always had
a doctor and then he could not help inc very
much. but this time my mother and my husband
were alone with INC. My baby was only seven
days old when / got UP and dressed and left my
room aud stayed up all day."
Nzn9 gMex Mu@
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

Ramon's Relief cures Sick.Headache,
Neuralgia, Cramps Cholera Morbus,
Diarrhea, &c. csc. for large bottle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

q Four houses on best part OF Third
avenue n. e., to exchange for
farm.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

32A Groom residence, with so foot
$zBs3s lot running back to railroad for
2&$bn easy terms. This Is anc investment,ab
5$hss be business property some day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

1873 tho complete success of water
Is an illuminant was made apparent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

Ramon's Liver Pills & Tonic Pellet
are a Perfect Treatment for ConstipatioS
and Biliousness. R9s~ One pill a dose. Z
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
DRUNKENNESS and DRUG HABITS

SUCCESSFULLY i-catcd by the use Of Won Devan-
tcr's "TRUE-T0Nic." Send for circular Of
information tic (: J.. Van pEvANTERs I~iAGERs-
" MD Sold by druggists, 5l,0o per bottle
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
BABY'S coy

Nature 1ntenvfed tEAE9
every woman should
look forward to the COM
ing of her baby with low (
and hope, unciouded by
anxiety. Almost pain.
less parturition is quite !
the usual thing among
un civilized people
Even in our own country :
it occasionally happens |
with women in robust !
health aud good condi-
tion. 1t ought to be the |
rule instead ofthe excep-5
ton ; and it lisa fact that |,
a very large proportion !
of the usual pain and suf-
may be,avoidcd bv J
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

1sce house on beet part Of Centre
51ayenuc n. W., to trade for u farm.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09
RIA~A0ME:
Que to Rent, When You
y Almost as Easy :?
a Partial List Of
We Have Many
These.

Zone OF the best business mouse. on
1.-THE best side OF Jeirerson street, for
~ terms, now renting for over 10
$he ground Ia worth more than the
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-09

z6use, Southwest, In
Dondition, $1,000; $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
Tho Great Picture Books.

The two "Alices' would not have
caught the public fancy SO quickly and
20 surely but for Sir John Tenniel's in
imitable designs, from which it is al
most impossible mentally to associate
the letterpress Who without his as
sistance could adequately have Evils
ualized" the Mad Halter" or the
white Queen" or ''Tweedledum and
Tweedledee, or the ''Black Kitten?"
Similarly Mr.. Lear's nonsense verses
gain something from his grotesque IL
lustrations (and what more charming
combination ever rooted itself in the
affections of the nursery:), Will e' Struw-
welpeter, delightful as the English
rendering is, would be shorn of half its
glories were "Shock Headed Peter or
Cruel Frederick" or johnny Head In
Air" not presented to the eye in their
charmingly crude reds and greens.
Blackwood's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
Danger In Mineral Wool.

Mineral wood is made by blowing
powerful jets of steam or hot air
through iron, Stag or certain sorts Of
rock. That this substance has possible
dangers has for some time been evident
to scientists. 1t is said that these ex-
tremely fine fibers get into the skin, un-
der the nails, into the eyes, and are
breathed into the lungs, producing seri-
Gus hemorrhages. They are in reality
closely akin to glass, especially those of
Stag, and this material should be hand.
led with great caution. 1t is largely
! used in buildings for filling partitions
and floors as deadener of sound. 1t Is
also useful for packing pipes and many
other purposes. Men who work in it use
sticks and various implements for ham
ding it, taking care not to touch it. In
! using this mineral wool it is well to OBJ
serve whether there are currents of air
strong enough to lift it up to breathing
level If so, the worker may to advan-
| tage tie a fine but thin handkerchief
! over his mouth and nose.-New York
Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
Tho Poetry Of the Waltz.

The waltz was introduced into Eng
land much earlier than 1918. In the
Life Of Mary Russell Milford, :" edited
by the Rev. A. G. L'Estrange, there is
q letter to Sir William Elford. dated
Dec. 3, 1918, where Miss Milford speaks
Of having learned it from a French
dancing master when she was IA years
old This would be in 1901. From what
she says in the letter I gather that the
dance must have become fashionable in
1911, certainly in 1912. In another let
ter, Of date Jan. 2, 1914, to Sir William
Elford. Miss Milford gives the verses on
the waltz attributed to Lord Byron. She
says that they are by Sir Henry En-
glcfield:
What, the girl adore by another embraced!
What, the balm Of her breath shall another
man taste!
What. pressed in the whirl by another's bold
knee!
What, painting, reclined on another than me!
Sir. she's yours; you have brushed from the
grape its soft blue;
From tie rosebud you've shaken the tremu-
lous dew.
What you have touched you may take. Pretty
WALTER, adieu!
This is somewhat different from that
given Oh page 37S of the work. The
last three lines are certainly good. In
the letter Of Jan. 2, 1914, Miss Milford
mentions that her correspondent, Sir
William Elford, was engaged on a
History of the Waltz. Notes and
Queries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
Missed the Lovelsest Jewel.

A story Of the carnival shows that an
age Of chivalry can coexist with an age
Of robbery. Nine. Charlotte T, a
Halles saleswoman and, moreover, a
widow, went out, as was only natural,
to have look at the procession. She
found on her return that her jewels had
been stolen in her absence, and as the
Jewels were worth $500 1t was q serious
loss For all ills, however, there are
compensations, and on the table the
thief had left q note, brief indeed, but
gallant and gratifying TO degree. "A
thousand regrets, >" so the note ran, "for
not having found in this chamber by
far its most lovely jewel!'-Paris Mes
apnOpr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
One Jurors Judgment.

Judge Daniels of Buffalo, who served
90 years on the New York supreme
bench before coming to congress, re-
lates an incident which forcibly illus
trates the curious methods by which
people occasionally reach conclusions
Some years ago q man named Green
field. living in New York state, killed
his wife. He was convicted at the first
trial, but the case was carried to the
court Of appeals, which reversed the
findings Of the lower court. Governor
Robinson then ordered special rehear-
ing to be held at Syracuse. Judge DAN
iels presided. When an examination of
the jurors began, q curious circumstance
occurred. One Of the jurors declared that
he had already prejudged the case. He
was asked if he had read the printed ac-
counts in the newspapers. He had not.
Neither, he said, ha he talked with
any one about it. He was accordingly
excused Judge Daniels, however, was
not SO easily satisfied. His curiosity was
piqued. and he sent the sheriff before
the man left the courtroom to ascertain
how he could reach conclusion in q
case when he had never read up ON it or
discussed it.
Why" he replied, 1.-THE lawyers
made such ID fools Of themselves ex-
amining the jurors that knew the pris-
oner must be guilty" - Washington
Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
fHe ARslrRAMeNr OF WAR.

How Two New York Street Boys Settled
Their Controversy.
Sid conducted the throng to an un-
tenanted stable in the rear Of some
dwellings ON West Broadway and said,
as he led them through a convenient
opening:
ST reckon you might fight here a
month without anybody hearing you
Could you find anything better'n this?''
Most Of the boys were loud in their
praises Of the spot, but it really seemed
as if Skip fancied it too retired.
He'd rather be where the cops would
come, I" Carrots whispered to Teddy. Il
do believe he's afraid already, and tell
you, Teddy, if you can thrash Skip well,
it'll be the biggest kind Of thing for a
lot Of fellows kknow Of in this town.
81 reckon III be all right. Don't you
even say word, no matter what hap
pens, and think when our little scrap
is finished he won't have anything more
to say about our leaving the city,
It did not require many moments to
settle the terms of combat.
Half dozen of the larger members OF
the party arranged the details by prom
Using to whip any fellow who should at.
tempt to interfere, and then the word
was given.
Teddy did not Immediately put him.
self in an attitude Of defense; but, ad.
dressing the spectators, he said:
81 don't want amy fellow to think
came here cause I'm fond of fight.
Skip Jellison has said I've got to leave
town, and that Carrots must, too, just
because he helped me. He tried to DIVE
me away by stealing a dollar of my
money from Carrots, and then he sct the
box pile on fire last night to smoke n.
out, or something worse. All I wan. 9,
him is to give up the cash and agree L
let us alone. If he's willing to do that,
there's no need of this row, but il hi
don't shall fight him the best I know
how"
Skip's only reply was to rush forward
angrily, and an instant later the battle
was ON.
It is very doubtful if even Carrot,
could have told much about the strug
gle. SO suddenly was it begun and sc
soon ended.
Carrots told key that same morning
ut didn't seem as If Skip had {
chance to put up his hands before HI
was fat on his back, and every time HI
tried to stand up he got another dose Of
the same medicine, till it was over"
In less than five minutes Teddy wa!
the conqueror, without scratch, ant
Skip, lying at full length on the stabl,
floor, was bowling frantically for some
one to 'hold that Saranac jayv'-Jamel
Otis in st. Nicholas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-21
THE cnAce PASSAGE.


. KssehAsv. Argument For tAs 1aEiy
60 Riss Scssehnaa.
An old Scotclnan, had roommate IN
New York who was not fond Of early
rising and never stirred from his bed un.
til the breakfast bell rang. The older
man considered Il his duty to warn the
young man against the effects of indo-
lence, and at the same time to impart
religious instruction to him.
Every morning the Scotchman arose
at 8 O'Clock, shaved himself and when
completely dressed shook his young
friend and addressed him in this man.
ner:
''Now, lad, you see what It IL to gain
time. Here am dressed and ready for
breakfast, with half IN hour in which
to read q chapter in the Bible and to
commit verse to memory which may
serve a useful purpose during the day.
Now I shall open the good book at ran.
dom and read any verse ON which my
eye chances to light, and think it prob
able that the verse will have some spe-
cial application for the events Of the
day. Meanwhile, there you are, with
barely enough time 10 dress for break
fast and not q minute to spare 70: good
reflection.
For q week or more this address was
repeated every morning with little vari-
alton, and the chance passage read aloud.
Then the young man gave the Scotch
man dose Of his own medicine.
It was a cold morning when the
Scotchman, wearied by late hours the
previous night, oversight. The younger
roommate arose softly, dressed himself
quickly and aroused him.
Here I am" began the convert to
the new gospel Of early rising, Gin COM
plete order for breakfast and ready to
turn to a verse in the good book which
may serve me q useful turn during the
day."
"well DONE" said the Scotchman,
rubbing his hands.
"You know, too" continued the
young man, without a smile on his face,
that ones hands may be directed by
something that is not blind chance to q
verse which may be highly significant. ~
Certainly" said the Scotchman,
pleased to perceive that his lesson had
been aptly learned by the pupil. "Open
the book and read the first passage which
your eye catches"
The young man opened the book, and
without Q pause or a smile read the fol.
lowing verse from Proverbs:
HE that blesseth his friend with a
loud voice, rising early in. the morning,
| it shall be counted q curse to him.
The serious Scotchman was taken bach
80 completely by the sentiment that he
demanded the book and had to read the
verse through his spectacles before he
could believe that his companion was
not decciving him.
"Well, lad" he remarked gravely,
II suppose it was meant for my benefit.
I'll let you sleep another morning. -
Youths Companion.