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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09
Social Pangs.

Society life is great struggle, Mira
Thinks
ooh, it is gave luncheon yester-
day, and the installment man came and
carried of my dining table just as the
guests arrived. Chicago Record
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09
Easily Raised Crop.

What are the chief crops around
here?" asked the inquisitive wheelman.
"Whiskers, friend, whiskers," said
the village blacksmith. Bout two
thirds the population hereabout don't
raise nothfn else. '-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09
The Hofer Clerks Mistake.

"Front-I mean back-vile caititf, !"
he Missed.
1t was the last time, however, that
the hotel clerk was ever invited to APP
pear i'll amateur theatricals. Detroit
Tribune
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09

-Catogni is prepared to furnish festival.
and parties with ice cream, cakes ant
delicacies of the season.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09
The Sad Part of It.

Stubbs-I was thrown from my wheel
yesterday and lay unconscious from 2
o'clock until IL.
Grubbs--Too bad! Missed your din
ner, didn't you:-Cincinnat Enquirer
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09

Elegant large cool rooms: board and
appointments first-class; single and
double rooms for gentlemen; table board:
bath, hot and cold water. No. 11S
Eighth avenue $. W.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09

Try one gallon of ice cream and one
pound of cake for one dollar ut Catogni's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09
Kid Gloves Worth S!.50 at 79C.
Great Bargains in Dress
GinghamS al SIC.

We will offer 80 pieces of new things in
dark Ginghams for early fall, choice dress
styles. Have been Zoe, to 20 at only Bic
the yard. Open Tuesday.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09
Linens! Linens I!

We will offer tomorrow "A lot of table
linens at decidedly cut prices
Good heavy quality, pure all linen Da-
mask, German made, worth 80 cents, at
AZ 12 cents.
pieces good heavy double Damask ia
BILE linens, worth $l.25, TO go at % cents.
pieces good heavy quality full bleach
ed German table Damask, geometrical de-
signs, worth 50 cents, to go Monday at 60
cents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09

AT 40 cents, so full size counterpanes,
made to sell mt - cents, to go at 40 cents
AT 9S cents, 30 extra large, extra heavy,
fine design in counterpanes, ready hem
med, made To sell ut S1.25
AT SLID, 80 extra heavy, extra large
counterpanes, reduced from 81. 80 to 81 49,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-09

The Umbrellas advertised last week
are proving IL great surprise to our Gus
toners. Buying - umbrellas for 81. 80
is pleasant thing TO do every now and
then. That's just what we are selling
you. Lots of them have been sold, but
still lot here. Get one before they are
gone.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

the bows of the Inflated cruiser. There
was nov no alternative; surrender was
unavoidable. Presently two armed
boats from the Tornado came along
side. and taking possession of the Viz
ginius. made all on board prisoners.
The first order of the Spanish officer
in charge was to lower The American
flag and hoist in its place the Spanish
ensign. understanding the fact that
Capt. Fry presented his papers. demon
Strating that the NirginiuS had been
duly cleared for colorS: and shortly
after midnight the two vessels started
for Santiago de Cuba, which was reach
cd the following afternoon ut > o'clock.
The arrival of the Tornado with her
prize created Il tremendous sensation.
and the WharvcS were Dol crowded
with eXultant citizens and officials
eager to gaze on the foolhardy Yam
KEGS"
Whatever dismal forebOding the act
nal leaders of the Nirginius expedition
may have entertained, it does not ap-
pear hat the purely American portion
of the crew looked forward with any
serious apprehension to the outcome of
their enterprise. While it is true that
the Spanish authorities had good rea-
son to suspect hostile intentions on
their part, not Il scintilla OF evidence
had been obtained which would war
rant prosecution; for. n already stated,
every object of Il suspicious nature had
been thrown overheard before the sur
render. and when the SpaniardS board
ed the Nirginius she was to all outward
appearances II pcaceable merchantmen.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
CAPT. FRY BIDDING HIS COMRADES FAREWELL BEFORE THEIR DEATH

duly documented, with the American
fla" dying at her stern. Capt. Fry and
his men. therefore. expected at the
worst a short imprisonment and an
early return to the United States. But
the poor fellows had not reckOned on
the bloodthirSty temper of Gov. Bucriel
and the Spanish volunteers and their
intense hatred for this country.
on the day following the arrival of
the Virginius in Santiago. Il court-mar-
tiol VAS held on board the Tornado. II
began ut and ended At 1 O'Clock. The
charge was piracy on the high seas;
and four leaders. Ryan. Narona. Cespe-
DIES and Del Sol. were promptly found
ouiltv and sentenced TO be shot. Early
M dawn on the morning of Nov. " the
unfortunate men were led from their
nrison TO the slaughter house outside OF
fine town limits. and to the cry of
"Cubo forever" they fell beneath a hail
of bullets. But this was only a fore-
taste of Spanish vengeance. Inc hrS'
-four victims. though executed III VIolf-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
SOUTH AFRICAN RULER,
Judge Steyn, the New President of the
Orange Free State.

Judge Steyn. who has recently been
elected president of the Orange Free
State, was chief justice Of that coun-
try before his elevation to the office
of the presidency. The position had
been filled by the late +. W. Reitz.
Judge Steyn's election is considered
a Boer victory. as his candidacy was
indorsed and promoted by President
Kruger, of the Transvaal. DR.. Jane
Sol and his raid into the South AZ
rican republic had the sympathy of
the uitlanderS. or noncitizens. OF the
Orange Free State. Steyn stood for
the conservative or Bocr interests, and
his election shows the tide is flowing
against British domination in this part
of Africa. He is an able jurist. a good
statesman and a strong man. The
country over which ne will rule is an
Independent Dutch republic in South
Africa. On the south of ii is Cape
Colony. on the west GriQualand. the
T~ransyaal on The north and Natal on
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

III III" harbor of Kingston, Jamaica.
me ship was commanded by Capt.
'oSrrh Fry, of Louisiana. who had dis
'liSuiShcd himself as IL blockade run
nef during the civil war: and among
l"' revolutionary leaders who boarded
h'r AT Kingston were Gen. w. A.. &.
h!ah. Il native New-Yorker. who had
already fought in Cuba; Pedro Ces-
p"i"S, a younger brother of Carlos
Niniiu"l Cespcdes. President of the Gu
"ah republic, and Gems. Jesus del Sol
anu Narona. prominent patriots.
1t was on the 24th day of October,
1865, HAT the Nirginius steamed out of
NlHSSton harbor. The original inten-
'ioii was 10 sail direct for Cuba. but a
ilIShip 10 the machinery neceSsitated
ii Stoplhge at Port au Prince. Haiti.
a second start was made ON oct. 80.
Niealtlme the Spanish consul ut Kings
o"h had been Keeping a watch on the
movements of the cruiser. This result
r' III o Burriel. of Santiago de
Ouoa' ordering the commander of the
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
Decided by Jury.

II is not uncommon for an English
Judge to try to raise a laugh-and
strange to say. he usually succeeds
by affecting an infantile ignorance of
all things but purely judicial matters.
Sir Henry Hawkins not long ago asked
in court, What is hay:
4 correspondent of the Philadelphia
Ledger says that in Il recent libel suit
n strange atfectatiOn of judicial ignOr-
ance was evinced by Lord Russell. Sir
Edward Clarke read. from Il book Of
the plaintiffs, a description of Chopin's
"umber-shadcd head"
What shade!" asked Lord Russell.
Timber" replied Sir Edward.
YES. but what is that persisted the
chief justice.
At this point the feelings of the jury
were too much For them. With a unan-
imity reminiscent of the Pirates OF
Penzance." the. chanted in expostula-
tory chorus: Brown. my lord. brown"
and tEe trial went on.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

under the flap of the IA The sleeves
Of the o a are not ahnOrmally I'M
mense. A superb chinchilla cape of the
new winter fashion, very full and rip
ply, covers her shoulders. Its high col
lar is turned up only III the most bit
ing weather. 1t is an immense cape.
and must have been made to order to
suit Mrs. Cleveland's shoulders. On
her head is Il little black toque of vel
vet and aStrakhan, with Il couple of
wings ut the side and front. There is
nothing striking or especially fashiona-
bic about the outfit. 1t is quiet and
comfortable. and designed for eaSe also.
The daily stretch is not less than five
miles. II there is time and Il compan-
ion who is equal TO il il is six or seven
miles. This is one of the reasons every.
body has been saying how well the
Presidents wife looked, says the New
York World. When she comes up the
walk to the White House her eyes are
clear and bright. Her cheeks are
flushed with the exercise. and it is to be
hoped that the real purpose of the train
ing is being accomplished. Two of the
wOmen who have held out best and
have been her most frequent cOmpan-
ions are Mrs. MinOt, the daughter of
Secretary Of State Olney, and Miss Har-
mon, daughter of the new Attorney
General of the Cabinet.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
MRS. CLEvELANO'S WALKS.
First Lady of the Land Takes "A Daily
Five-Milc Tramp.

Mrs. Cleveland always did walk more
or less, but since her return to IVA
White House last fall she has let<yery
few samples Of severe weather deter
her from her daily constitutional. That
is what it really is, Il constitutional.
Although nobody says anything about
it, Mrs. Cleveland has beer gaining
flesh. and she has also been working
energetically to keep ii down.
Mrs. Cleveland doesn't ride Il bicycle.
She doesn't skate or play golf. Silt
doesn't ride or hunt. In fact, she has
none of the fun of the outdoor life that
is open to women who live in an exec.
utivc mansion and have to keep UP OIL
cial dignity. That is why she has taken
to walking. Rain or shine. NJ matter
what is on for the evening. Mrs. Cleve-
land is ready for her constitutional
about 1870.
Under ordinary circumstances any
woman in Washington would be de-
lighted to be bonored with an invita-
ton to keep Mrs. Cleveland company
for a couple of hours during the fore
Most Of them did try it Tor Il
while. After a couple of experiences
all but the strongest have been nten
to make a plea of sickness.
Mrs. Cleveland's preference is always
for Il black skirt. This winter she has
usually worn one of the Wide-gOred
black skirts of heavy cheviot. Over
this she has a short jacket. single
breasted. with the buttons concealed
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

Warship Tornado TO sail in ouost of ho.
On the morning of the 31sr the Snonish
'eSsel sighted the flibuster OF, tho
NJ sea. The warship headed fo, ,ho
'irSinius under fun steam. The MI
busters realized their danger. and
started TO make IA run for the .Jamaic,
coast.
p! strange lack of foresight ON the
part OF her commander. the viryipiu,
l'd run short of coal; but. as il was an
ISSUE OF HE or death. 10 cyprtion was
spared to reach the protection of Inc
hrltish waters. 70 supply the lack Of
'"'i all the greasy substances on board.
sucI as oil, fat, and hams. from the nro-
VISION stores. We're thrown into the fur
h''eS' all me weapons. the horses. and
Ihe cary" were consigned to the waves.
i'ut all 10 no avail. Even the coming
on OF night proved of little benefit to
the 1ugltlvcS. for the moon rose in fun
tropical s%plcndor. Finally. toward 40
III the evening, Il shell was sent across
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
SONG OF TEARS.
Com poser Who Gave 1t to the World
Is Now Dying in Poverty.

Composer who Gave 1t to the World
Is Now Dying in Poverty.
Frederick Nicholas Crouch. the com
poser of Kathleen Mavouinecn." is
dying in Baltimore in poverty. The old
mans mind is gone ana he I'VE about
the coronation of William ", the GU
pidity of music publishers. his old tri-
umphs and troubles. Hundreds OF thou
sands of people who have been moved
to tears by the recital of his famous
song will be amazed 10 learn that its
composer is alive. For ii is an Old song
and is Involuntary referred back TO
years long since dead. But it was a
classic before il had become old and viii
remain Il living power in the realm Of
feeling until human nature is essential
Is changed. The poem itself WdS not
written 10y Mr.. Crouch. # was first
published in an English magazine. Here
il was that Crouch saw it. That was in
1887. when the musician was but 10
years of age. These are The verses:
Kathleen Mavournccn! The gray dawn
is breaking,
The horn of the hunter is heard ON the
hill;
The lark from her light wing the bright
dew is shaking
Kathleen Mavournccn! What! SUM
bcring still?
Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we must
sever!
Oh. hast thou forgotten this day we
must part
1t may be for years and it may be forever.
Oh, why art thou silent, thou voice OF
my heart?
Kathleen Mavourncen! Awake from thy
slumbers!
The blue mountains glow in the suns
golden light;
All. Where is the spell that once hung
Oh my numbers?
Arise in thy beauty, thou star Of my;
night!
Mavourneen. Mavourneen, my sad tears.
are falling,
To think that from Erin and thee T.
must part:
1t may be for years and it may be forever,
Then why art thou silent, thou voice OF
my heart?
Crouch wrote out his melody and Of,
fered it to Il firm of music sellers. who4
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

ri. |"Nirginius massacre" was II of
,be most atrociouS Of the many Spanish
,,rs.,os in cuba during the last insur-
r.,ion From the New York Times
,ho follnwing detailed account of the
,,,j,hirsty execution of the prisoners
is taken:
atoi in 1870 the Cuban revolutionary
.or, purchased in New York IL Clyde
l,il, iron sidc-Whecl steamer. called
,ho Virgin. and. notwithstanding her Nir-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

services some time later. In the fall
OF 1913 an expedition on still larger
scale vas planned by the Revolutions
AIRY Committee, and on October : Of
mat year 40 volunteers and Il full
complement of able Scamen. the ma jor-
ny lativ" Americans. left New York
To EMBARK on the NirginiuS, then lying
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

giniuS. fitted her mp as a cruiser and
transport for landing men and supplies
on the Island of cuba. and in the fol
lowing year she sailed under orders
from t,cn. kaphacl Qucsada. the revO-
lutionary cnicf. She succeeded on this
occasion in landing IA force nea san
tiago de cuba. and rendered similar
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

the east. Its area is 4S.32G square.
miles. The total population numbers,
POI, SOB. of whom nearly S0,ooo are
WHITES. The government consists Of
"a president and Il council appointed by'
the v~olksraad. The country is divided
into nineteen districts. with a land
rOst'' to each appointed by thc presi-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
His Mistake.

The New York Recorder gives a.
story of ii young lawyer who evidently
did not consider the w%cll-known learn
ing of the judge Il sufficient reason for
emitting evidence of his own attain
mentS.
The judge was compelled to listen,
to a case that had been appealed from.
one Of the police courts. The Young
practitioner who appeared fer the appel.
liant was long and tedious: he brought
in all of the elementary textbooks. and
quoted the fundamental propositions Of
the law.
At last the judge thought il Was
time TO make an effort to close the argr-
ment.
Can we not assume he said po,nD.
ously. that the curt knows a lille
about law itself:'
That's the very mistake | made in
the other court" answered the young
orator, and ! don't want to let il de-
feat me twice"
When you are TO blame. Acknowledges
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
cpANISH CRUELTY.
net TREATMENT OF AMERI.
~" CANS IN CUBA IN 1873.

ptoodthirsty Slaughter of the
,iu- Prisoncrs-Cavalry Riding
the Bolics of the Dead and
p,ins to Complete the Execution.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

paid him in hand just Is. They took
the piece and coined money with it..
Edition after edition was sold and tho
song swept W the world.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

dent and confirmed by the vOiksraad.
The volksraad is n Legislative body
elected by the adult white burghclr,
half of the body vacating seats every
two wears,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
|HoroeRApl
'e'hod of catoI
daylight.

'f naH.i of Gated
Rocntyen'S Il
;,,l:. rackpr,1
England, ann,oI
'.m, much simila|
'i"dr rays Of VI
IN that grearr1
,rgy-the sun !
~ last been md
IRON" on. in broadJ
! this pho,ogr,1
Variable tharj
a hem from,
'ay thai he lniI
~ ana it is |
Is convinced /
real one, tAatj
OF it 10 his brj
Is is well kDoJ
urlnS total N
mes out in }
round the h
she crosses }
'een the hopeI
re way Of cid
ne suns I'D
SO that it mid
he'd in ordind
tly all such }
little Isucce
Packer has
pie enough.
that thin nd
posted on sla
through, thoul
the metals
|acker has NJ
VS. t,hot a.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30
APHERS.
of Chicago,


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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

When you are to blame, acknoyi, Ige
it; there is nothing in Blaming youF
own mistakes on others.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-04-30

ted chci
saS Sen
tWent.''
was ap'
!, United
ur years
here s.ie
; in St'u
,bling IN
he bust
own.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
A Heroine of the Albert Medal.

Miss Hannah RoSbotham is the only
woman who has received the Albert
medal. This lady was, and still is, as
sistant school mistress at the Sutton
National schools, St. Helens, Ian
cashire. On October II, 1881, the Stone
belfry of the school was blown down
during terrific gale of wind, and fell
through the roof into the infant school
room, where nearly 200 children were
assembled. causing the death of one and
injuring many others. The moment
this mass of masonry had fallen the
schoolroom and its gallery were filled
with stones, slate and timber. Whilst
others haG fed for safety, Miss Ros-
lothian, who at the time of the acct
dent was teaching elsewhere, deliber-
ately went in among the fallen mass
and clouds of dust, and, while fully
conscious Of the extreme danger to
which she was exposed, remained on the
spot until every child had been placed
in safety. At the imminent risk of her
own life this heroine of 90 removed
four infants who were partially covered
with the debris and also rescued there
from IL little girl who was completely
buried and who must inevitably have
been suiTocated had not such gallantry
been displayed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Definitions.

Mrs. Henpeck Ito Mr.. H., who is read
ing)-Your little son just asked you
a question, and you didn't even notice
him. You ought to be ashamed OF your
self, and l shall
Mr.. Henpeck-I didn't hear him.
Mrs. H.-Oh, you never hear when a
member of your own family speaks to
you. You are deaf to the very ones you
should love and cherish-deaf to-
Mr.. H.-What does he want to know ?
Mrs. HE asked you what a hermit
was.
Mr.. H.-A hermit, my son, is man
who loves peace and quiet. - N. Y.
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Finishing Wool Fabrics.

In pressing wooden fabrics in order to
give them a smooth, fine appearance,
both uniform pressure and a uniform
heat are required. BY recently devel-
oped system the heating is done cleo
trically, the fabric being placed be-
tween the metallic plates, through
which sufficient current is passed while
under hydraulic pressure to heat them
to slightly more than the temperature
of boiling water. One dynamo of 81
volts and 700 amperes will suffice for
five presses having 100 plates to be heat
ed; the cost of heating for one press
for a period of half an hour and for 70
plates, about 81 cents.-Chicago Chron-
icle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Orange Jelly.

One box gclatine dissolved in a kitch-
en- cupful of water, In one hours time
pour on this a cupful of boiling water.
Stir until melted, then add two cups Of
sugar, n stick of cinnamon, the grated
rind of an orange and a lemon, the juice
of three oranges and a lemon and Il cup
of sherry. If one objects to the wine
more lemon juice may be substituted.
Strain through a cloth and pour intn
molds.-Brool<lyn Eagle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Well and Pump Account.

One of the curious features of the APP
preparations made by the Brooklyn
aldermen is the well and pump ac-
count" The account comes down from
the days when the various aldermen
Of the city received certain sums of
money annually to expend on the wells
and pumps of their respective wards.
When water mains and hydrants sue
ceeded the more primitive method of
water supply the aldermen were loath
to PRINT the account, to which they had
become so attached, to die, and by easy
gradations the account was made to
apply to curbstones, cutters and cross
walks. The account amounts to about
100000 for 1S9G-97. - Chicago Inter
Ocean,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

The duslSy corridors of the Jail were
silent as the grave save for the occa-
sional creak of a rusty conscience as
some regretful criminal looked back
over his past life. The clerical-looking
visitor paused before the door of cell
wherein sat a man with his face bowed
uE.>n his hands.
"Ah, my man." he said, sit is dread
full thing to see you here"
90, sir" replied the prisoner, lit is,
indeed. But you can't blame me. 1
didn't want to come."-Chicago Trib-
une
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

at is said," he remarked, reflective-
ly, that women's hands are growing
larger"
"Yes?" she returned, inquiriugly.
EYES," he asserted. "And the worst
of it is that there is every likelihood
that this tendency will continue"
"Yes?" she said, in the same inquiring
tone.
YES" he repeated. "You see, the BIZ
cycle and golf and tennis and other
sports that women have recently taken
up are responsible for it."
''In that case" she said, with glance
at her own dainty hands, you'd better
speak quick if you want small one"
He realized that it was the opportuni-
ty of a lifetime and he spoke prompt
ly.-Chicago Post.