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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21
DIR. Henson's Lecture.

backbone" Ia the suggestive title Of
DR.. Henson's lecture Saturday evening
at s o'clock at Calvary Baptist Church
Like all his lectures, this one ia highly
humorous, but full Of practical wisdom,
and every point in 1t Ia illustrat' d from
the lecturers inexhaustible fund OF
anecdotes.
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They Throw 30 KS.

On Tuesday evening some reckloss
boys in the Northeast section of the
city who make practice of throwing
stones, struck the little daughter OF
Letter Carrier Nabe on the temple
above the eye, inhlcting q painful
wound. Parents should teach their
boys that 1t ia against the law to throw
rocks inside the corporation.
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Critical Examination,

Hardware" Brown says he would
consider it favor for anyone to make
critical examination of his stock of
goods. He bsnko on the quality he has
for sale. He is Offering his hemmocks
now st rs per cent. discount for q short
time This Is chance for tho shrewd
buyer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

Tickets are now on sale for the r. r.
Y. M. @. a. excursion to Washington
May 25.
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For the Championship.

Walter Wallace returned yesterday
from Pocshcntas, where 10 played pool
with Satterwhite for the championship
Two games were played, each winning
one. Tie third game, which will de-
eide the matter, will b played here
probably on Friday night.
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The Column bia Bicycle.

isn't it beauty? That's what they
all say All the latest improvements,
best msterial. finish and Workmanship.
wexford Wheel Company, No. 157 Sa-
I'm avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

Tickets must be bought by Saturday
afternoon II you want to 60 on the R r.
Z. Nj. c. A. excursion to Washington
May 25.
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Courts Adjourned

Judge Woods signed the adjourning
order OF the May term of the hastings
court yesterday and j Judge Dupuy signed
the adjourning order Of the circuit court.
The latter went to Bedford City to con-
vene court yesterday afternoon.
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ROANOKE, Va, Nav

ROANOKE, Va, May IL, 1896.
To The TIMEs:-We desire to say that
the Jewett Upright Plano, which THE
ZINES mas purchased from us and placed
on exhibition at our warerooms, ia in
every respect one of the finest and best
pianos on the American market for the
price. The retail price of this piano Ia
fixed at $500 by the Jewett Piano Com.
pany.
We further desire to say that the Hob.
bic Plano Co. hereby offers to the win
ner OF this instrument $500 cash for the
same, provided he or she purchases
Piano from un at any time between now
and when the final decision is made.
This offer is made to prevent any one
holding off the purchase Of an instru.
ment until this Plano is awarded. Very
truly, HoBRIE PIANO Co.
JUST the thing for hot wea ther, some
Of Jones' fine ice creAm. ,Phona 81
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CHOCOLATE Ice cream. orange and
strawberry sherbet at Crystal Spring.
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Localities

REBEKAH SANITAnIUM. the private
hospital of DR.. Chas G. Cannadsy, will
be closed during July and August,
owing to the excessive heat in those
months preventing surgical operations.
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Spring.
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we WE are not In 1t. ~ Yet we hsv'
paenty OF foca !. hontas coal o
1878 per ton. 49, Watch tn,
tumble. D.. ii. WILKINS
&c Co., 102 Third street 8. W.
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THE STEAMER HORsA.
She Comes Into Port Ruined by u Fire
and With Her Captain Missing.

oho Sohies lntO Fort Ruined by n Fire
and With Her Captain Missing.
WILMINGTON, N. c., May 2O.-The
Danish steamship Horsa, the vessel
which has become notorious as an al.
Legged Cuban ilibuster, put in at South
port, at the mouth OF the Cape Fear
river. at IL o'clock to-day.
She had been on fire and was not
much more than shell. She sailed
from Port Marant, Jamaica, with a
cargo Of fruit on May 10. Fire broke out
In the forecastle on the 10th.
The steamer was commanded by Capt.
9. L. Cook, Of Calais, Maine, who WAS
found to be missing between 3 and 4
o'clock on the morning OF the 18th. He
was fifty years of age and leaves g
family.
Charles e. Mcintosh, first mate of the
Horsa, brought her into Southport. The
origin OF the fire is involved in much
mystery and some think that Spanish
gold Is at the bottom Of it. The disap-
pearsnce OF the captain also excites
comment.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

JUST received carload calcined
plaster, cheap to the trade. j. H WILL
KINSON.
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necessarily being Of fatal nature.
Struck by Lightning.
- During the storm yesterday afternoon
lightning struck the residence of Col.
D. Hampton Hoge, in the West End.
and set IL on fire. The alarm OF Are
was sounded and the fire companies re-.
sponded. The roof was somewhat
damaged, but the flames were soon exs
npgutshed. Colonel Hoge and his
family were absent in Mont0omerv
county and nobody was at home excent
two servant girls.
Mrs. MiddsRh's Musicale,
Mrs. D. B. Middage will give a mus,.
Gale at Der home. sos Sixth avenue n. e..
this evening, at which the followino
programme will be rendered:
Plano solo. Miss M. MCCARTHY.
Vocal duet, Misses 81, Sisler and n
Carr. "" "
Duet. piano and violin, Misses Mable
and Hazel Middagh.
Solo, Henry Neal.
Instrumental usrtette, Messrs, Black
burn, Peiffer, Christian and Kussel.
Duet, piano, four hands. Missea M
hsrringson and M Middagh.
Quartette, Misses II. Sisler and C.
Carr; Messrs Henry Neal and R. F.
Taylor.
Professor Thomas will be the accom-
PIANIST. Between the numbers refresh.
ments will be served for the benefit Of
Lee Street Methodist Church. The
friends OF Mrs. Middsgh and the church
are earneatly invited to attend.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

Up-to.Date.
That excursion to Washington Mon
day, May 25, by the Railroad Depart-
ment, will be up to.date in every par.
ticular. All you need do is 81. still and
ride aud we do the rest.
No joke
1t Is no joke when we say the Rail.
road Department excursion to Washing.
ton Monday. May IS, will be the best
managed and the most delightful ex.
cursion ever run out of this city. Tell
your friends about 1t.
ORDER gallon Of nice Ice cream from
Jones'. Phone 81.
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nation pronounced his injuries as no
necessarily being Of fatal nature.
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Don't fail to secure your tickets TO,
the Z. &. Y. M. G. A. excursion ia
Washington by o'clock Saturday, MAY
3d.
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Found

Found
How to enjoy Two days on an excur-
sion. Go to Washington on the Railroad
Y. NJ. @. A. excursion Monday, May 25.
We are all going.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

JUST the thing for hot weather, some
Of Jones' fine ice cream. Phone 81.
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A Boy Run Over

Yesterday morning q small white
boy was run over by a buggy driven by
q colored man named Abbott. His In
juries are not serious. The negro was
arrested by Officer Griffin on the charge
Of reckless driving.
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Wrecked
Dry Goods.

We were fortunate In Sc
curing some of the PLUMS
and will offer them to the
public at way below the mar
ket value.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

Tickets sre now. on sale for the R. B.
Z. M. G. A. excursion to Washington
May25
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

b. OF L. Il. Meeting.
The Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers will hold called meeting this
afternoon at o'clock in the hall. A
full attendance is desired.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

Its Still Popular.
THE Flor de Freeman Cigar at Van
Lear Bros is clear Havana, Sc, 6 csc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-21

Please bear in mind
this sale cannot last
long as the prices will
get rid Of them, so
come early and get the
choicest styles and
patterns.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30

An enthusiastic cycligt tells you that
the effects Of excess in cycling are very
much the same as excess in drink. And
1 feel very little doubt that the doc
tor is right. Cycling, / suppose, be-
aus it acts as such q powerful stimu-
liant to the heart, produces, in the
first instance, d feeling Of esxhilaratIon,
whlch II in itself q pleasure, especially
70 the 0wner Of a tagged brain or jaded
nerves. Anything that produces this
effect IS naturally 4craved" after when
once tasted. The ex~hiIarating effect,
ao oyereomes the consciousness Of fa-
tigue, and consequently prevents the
cyciist from Judging accurately when
re Cor she) has had enough-another
dangerous point Of resemblance to al
&0hol@London Truth.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30
Remedy Tor RheumatI.m.

The following receipt has been found
specially effective in stubborn cases
of rheumatism: One new egg well beat
en- half q pin of vinegar, n unc OF
spirits of turpentine, half an ounce Of
camphor. These ingredients must first
be beaten together thoroughly, then
put in a bottle and shaken for tent min
utes, after which it should be corked
tightly to keep out the air. In half
an hour it will be ready for use. It
should be applied three or four times
a day, and for rheumatism in the head
It should be rubbed on the back of the
neck and behind the ears. 1t will keep
for an indefinite time, and, in fact IS
rather improved by age.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

Valuable Hints About the Best Method of
Cleaning Them.
Nearly everyone nowadays has or
wants a black gown, and such goods as
serge, cheviot, cashmere, Henrietta,
ETC., are easily cleaned. First remove
the grease spots with naphtha, and re-
member hat this fluid is very explosive
when exposed to either light or fire.
Make a lather of warm soapsuds, using
a good, not strong, soap, and. a tea
spoonful of borax to every two quarts
of water. Into this dip the goods up
and down and wash between the hands,;
then ring gently and pat partly dry;
hang in the shade, and when nearly dry
iron on the wrong side with a moderate
ly war; iron. Always rinse once in
lukewarm water, and iron until the
fabris is perfectly dry. Never rub a
fabric that is being renovated on the
w~asAhoard, nor wiring it tightly, and
in uslng naphtha remember that it
roughenR the hands, and that after
using it it is well to put vaseline upon
thepRahd to wear old gloves. Wash all
pacd ia the same manner as cashmere,
adding. a little gum arabic to the rims
ing water. If the black goods are OF
a rusty color restore them by sponging
with ammonia and alcohol. Always use
a piece of the same material or n near
to IT to sponge with.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30

fastened to the door, when she hap
pened to catch sight of a bird cage just
inside it, containing a strange looking
black bird, with two white bands, that
reminded her of those worn by English
clergsmen, extending downward from
its throat. At the same moment a
woman appeared at the half-opened
door leading to the real of the shop.
''Tas tina burd be taken, num- said
she, with a strong North-of-England
accent. 'Tas q parson, mum; them do
go on wors'n parrots"
On inquiry, the talker proved to be
what ~naturalists call sProstehmadera,
which had been brought by the shop
keeper all the way from New Zealand
(where she had formerly resided), OF
which the bird is a native.
Its popularname, ''parson bird, given
1t by the early colonists of New Zea-
land in allusion to the peculiar tufts
of long white feathers that hang down
from the throat as if to set off its glossy
black plumage, and which resemble
clerical bands, certainly seems appro-
pirate. Perched on a stump, as an ex-
temporized ~tallSer, it gives vent to a jar
gon of sounds, displaying its bands and
~gesticulating in a manner that irresist-
IDLY reminds one of the declamatory
style of preaching. A gentleman de-
scribing the bird says:
"He shakes his head, bending to one
side, then to another, as if he made his
remarks first to this part of his hearers
and afterward to that, and once again,
with pent-up ychemence, contracting
his muscles and drawing himself to-
gether, his voice wakes loud, as if to
awaken sleepers to their senses"
It is a favorite cage bird with the col
o%nists, being easily reared in confine-
ment, and its extraordinary powers of
mimicry make it a very interesting pet.
II con repent whole sentences and imi-
tate, among other things, the barking
of dog to perfection. It's memory,
teachableness and articulation are bet
ter than those of any parrot; in fact,
perhaps, it is the best talker among
birds.
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tiful chimpanzee, whose name was Mir
anda.
Consul had never seen such a beauti
ful chimpanzee before, and he fell deep
ly in love at first sight. Miranda re.
arned his regard, but she had become
attached to the household of a British
trader, and she insisted that she would
not live elsewhere.
Miranda took great pleasure in in
structing Consul, and it was not long
before he could eat raw eggs, drink
>from a teacup and smoke a pipe-ac-
,copplishments which were shared in
ahigher degree by his wife, Miranda.
Some years after this, in 1898, Consul
accept an engagement with the Zoologi-
cal gardens, at E5anchester, it having
been agreed that, in return for board
and lodging and care in sickness, he was
to exhibit his performances in public.
The managers of the gardens, not being
aware of ConsuIs high moral character,
and fearing that he might leave the
premises at the first opportunity, locked
the door of his apartments on the first
4llSlJ VI his dITlNd1. 4nlS was dnaluS
dignity which the newcomer took inn
mediate measures to resent and to coz
rect. Having read some of the marvel
GUS tales about how certain prisoners
had escaped from their cells by oddly
improvised tools, he set to work on a
teaspoon and in a short time had de-
vised a very s~erviceable chisels
With the did Of saipsesum hs,
soon regained his freedom, ahd fnc
that date never knew confinement. I'M
til the time of his death Consul might
have been seen any fine day, gravely
parading the walks of t6S gardens in a
~gorgeously decorated coat stockings
and shoes, wearing a comfortable soft
hat and leaning on a cane. Occasion
ally he smoked a pipe, and he always
had a pleasant word for those whom he
met whether they were within or OUT
side of cages. And it was with the
greatest sorrow that the people of Man
chester heard the news of Consurs
death.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30
How to wash siIl Waistg.

Wash silk waists do not always wash
well because Of ignorance Of the prop u
way of laundering them. Add a td 4
spoonful of borax to some lukewar M
water and enough nice white soap .
make a weak spds. Rub through the
hands carefully; instead of wringihg
draw the silk through the tight =
clasped hand. If all the dirt has uos
been taken out, wash again; then rirA Sc
in several waters to which have be en-
added a pinch Of borax or a half dog en
drops of ammonia. Do not let the Silk
become quite dry before ironing; then
use a moderately hot iron, as a very hot
one will scorch the silk.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30

Frank G. Carpenter, the welI-known
correspondent recently asked Gen.
Miles what would be the next great
advance in army matters. The general
replied: ut Will probably be in the line
-of transportation Of men and equip
ment The bicycle and the horseless
vehicle will have much to do in the
wars Of the future. Put an army on BIZ
cycles and their opponents would be at
their mercy If they were not similarly
equipped. The bicycle troops could
feed on the supplies Of their enemy's
country. They could move So rapidly
that the others could not catch them.
They could choose their IVA positions
and fly from a point to another at a
few hours. notice. They could forestaIl
supplies and have every position of adj
vantage, both in attacking and retreat.
fnp.e
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30
FEA7HERED PARsoN.

An Antipodean Bird VINO Probably Is the
Best Talker of Has Kind.
Some time since a friend of mine,
having occasion to purchase a small
article, entered a little thread and
needle shop in the environs of the city
of New Orleans. but found no one in
the place, writes J. Carter Beard in
the Philadelphia Bulletin. As he
turned about to leave a hoarse voice
called out:
'Wait a moment, rna'am. Take a
chair"
Looking around her in some surprise
at not seeing any source from which
she could suspect the voice to proceed
or any possibility of accepting the in
vitation so cordially extended to her,
she replied:
~"Ill wait, but I see no chair"
Betty! Betty! come quick! come
quick! come quick! Some here
Take a chair" called out the voice loud
ly.
Rather alarmed, for there was no one
in the little shop but herself, my friend
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30
DARNINo

In a Great Many Cases the Games Not
Worth the Candle.
There is a sort of sentiment prevalent
among gentlewomen against casting
away WORKOUT stockings that may be
carried to q ridiculous extent. Asgreat
many women spend laborious hours
darning stockings that are only fit for
the ragbag. The woman who wears
undarned stockings is the popular idea.
OF a sloven. She may have a zenith her
dress and decide that the gown is past
its usefulness and will not my for maxi
ing over, and no one win critieisesher.
But woe unto the unhappy glrl who
innocently decides that it is cheaper
tQ@buE heWstoekings Adan amend her cid
ones. All her friends are likely to write
her down as an extravagant person.
Although good stockings are worth no
more than IS cents q pair, she is ex-
pected to patiently darn and redarn
them, until scarcely a thread of the
original substance is left on the feet.
The prejudice against casting away
wornout stockings dates back to those
days when a stocking was an expensive
article. 1t was not until the time of
Elizabeth that knitted hosiery was
known, and although about this time
William Lee, a delinquent Oxford stu
dent, invented the stocking loom, stock
ings did not become very cheap until an
American applied power or steam to the
loom. To-day stockings are so cheap
that it does not pay anyone to spend
hours wearing out eyesight and pa
thence darning and redarning holes that
are pretty certain to appear again the
next week. The first stitches that drop
il stockinet should be taken up and, il
possible, woven back with the needle
in regular stockinet stitch. When large
bulls eyes, as children call the great
holes that appear when the fabric is
giving, show themselves, instead of
spending patient hours in weaving them
into firm shape, it is really cheaper to
cut off the feet, hem the legs after rip
ping them up and use them for dust
cloths. Unless your time is worth less
than IS cents a day it does not pay to
darn large holes at the present price Of
stockings.-N, Y. Tribune.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30

Polishing the finger nails until they
resemble al advertisement for stove
or silver polish is a crime against good
taste. II ranks with the wearing Of
diamond earrings to market and other
barbarities. The nails need sufficient
rubbing with the channels brush after
the hands have been washed to revive
them from the dinginess impaired BY
water. But the rhinestone-like glow
which was the pride OF the weu-mani-
cuted a few years ago is considered
atrocious now. The use Of paste and
Of coloring matter to increase the Ius,
Ter is utterly abolished.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30

-
Why Accident Companies should Nut
Disorlminata Against Wheelmans
The action taken by the mutual Arct-
dent insurance companies, d~eclaEiDg
that bicycle riding is a hazardous oc-
cupation, and that cyclists must either
pay an extra rate Of Insurance OF give
mp this exercise, is unwise and cannot
have been taken upon due consideration
or Investigation Of the facts. It is q
decision that will not stand the test of
experience, and u comparison Of the
statistics relating to this and other
modes Of travel. ItwOuldbe detrimental
to the best interests Of the race if this
decision should be- allowed to stand
in the way Of an extended use Of the
bicycle, both as a means of recreation
and BIS q vehicle. In spite of unfavorr
able criticism BY q few doctors, who
have taken gloomy views Of all subjects,
bicycle riding has been generally pro-
nounced to be an exercise that cannot
fail to greatly improve the physical
strength, alertness, and general health
Of the rider. This being SO, the insur-
ance men ought to take into considera-
ton the likelihood that cyclists viii be
better able to avoid accidents in every
walk Of life with greater ease than the
man or woman without such physical
training. In a railroad accident, a
street a collision or a hotel fire, the
cyclist would be likely to show more
physical courage and activity in saw
ing himself and others than d man who
has never mounted a wheel. Al careful
comparison Of the statistics win I'M
doubtedly show that bicycle riding is
less hazardous than riding on horse
back, in street cars, on railway trains,
or on steamboats,. Fewer lives are
lost by it, and fewer are the disabling
accidents. The accident insurance men
should reconsider their action. 1t will
not do to set up an obstacle to the per
manent improvement Of the race.-Cy-
cling Gazette.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30
oRILDREN.s PRoMIsEs.

AL -
WY Il - D-ishOnorabis Break Faith
with Boys and Girls.
Farents and others constantly make
pre- Uses to little children which they
have met the 81 htest intention of full
filing. 1t is a promise for this and &
promise for that, and the only excuse
for nSgleeting to keep it Gas is usually
the case) is that promises are soon
and e9sily forgotten by children. What
le IONS for mothers and fathers to.
instill into young mindsl How many
times a day are not some children
threatened with punishment for the
repetition Of some mischief Or ~offense;
which is never carried out2 The little
ones become so accustomed to such
threats that they arouse neither fear
nor respect Promises and threats
shouldnnever be made unless one is.
prepared to. fulfill them.
PROMISES are often required of little
children. when they neither know nor
understood what sacred e~ngagements
they are. Unless the parenn prospects
his promises, how are the children to
estimate the value or worth of them?
Is it right that children should be come
PEELED to give promises. with never a
thought of the burden of responsibility,
or with but a faint idea of what loyalty
OF digioyalty to the obligation may inn
ply? Be honest with the children.
If you promise, if you threaten, sec
that both are fulfilled. 1t will teach
the children to respect their w word
when given, and act as a moral bracer
on mahy a nature.-Prairie Farmer.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-30

The sultan Of Morocco usea bicycles
as nsruments Of torture for any Of the
ladies Of his harem who have the mis-
fortune TO offend him. Tho unhappy
pdaiisquea ARE compelled to mount ma
Chimes and ride around a marked track
an thu palace gRrdena Not Knowing
how ride their reAeated falls and
hef uiaHaps furnish the sultan md
his maze favored wis with endless
amuaemenk When they have fallen
tn pfoRided, 81 course. that hey.
hAfe not broken their necks she
Nptme The Punishment Is cone
tie and the bruised beauties are az
aRta 10 retire.