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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10
WOODS, LEATHER 1InE.
Chicago Inventor Claims to Have Solved
the Puncture Problem.

@1HA@S -A4AAA W nav SUAHS
the PunctuFo Problem.
Five years from now the present type
OF bicycles will not he recognized, if
II Is to believe Inventor Frank j.
Woods. He has a new wheel which is a
radical departure from the ordinary
pneumatic-tired article, and which bids
fair to make n startling innovation into
the present methods of constructing q
bicycle.
Mr.. Woods is n mining engineer who
has already made several inventions in
his own line, notably the woods placer
miner"
Some time ago, says the Chicago
Tribune, an idea for a wheel occurred
TO him. He made the drawings and
submitted them to the patent Office,
and recently had his claims allowed.
In the last week he has had two
models made embodying his idea. and
will shortly attach them to a bicycle
frame and put them into practical use,
The essential features of his wheel
are spring spOkes and a flexible rim,
the combination producing sufficient
spring to dc away with the necessity Of
using pneumatic tires. The spokes are
made of pieces of flat tempered steel
and are curved in shape. This part OF
the idea is not new, and belongs to a
patent which expired several years aga,
but its use has always been prevented
by the difficulty in finding n flexible
rim to go with it. This MIR. Woods has
devised
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10
Roses in Cake Baskets.

Roses look particularly we'll in sill,
yer, and a very good use may be made
of a low antique silver cake basket
by filling it with a glass that will hold
an abundance ofwater, and putting your
roses in that. Tie a bunch of roses 20
the handle with ribbons or grasses, ard
you will have a beautiful decoration for
Il dinner table.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10
DEVICES.

The Latest Novelties in Bicycle Pumps
and Brakes.
An automatic bicycle pump, attached
permanently to the tire, is the latest in
vention to make the wheelman's life
still happier. 1t consists of a cylinder
secured TO the inner face of the tire, tu-
bular parts provided with internal screw
threads that engage external threads
on the cylinder and a tubular pist3n ar
ranged to slide in the cylinder. BY
means of valves the admission Of air and
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

Broken-backed tandems are u of
he types manufactured this year by
ome of the makers of wheels, in which
he top bar has a bend downward. 1t
5 claimed for them that they are as
etrong. are much faster and steer 4
great deal better than the ordinary BIZ
aycle built for two.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

$50 you think it's a good place for me,
do you?"
"Oh, yes; very fair. I know the fam
lily. Aside from having four children
they are good people" - nlustre de
poche.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10
1t Makes a Difference.

Many beginners make a great mis-
take in pumping the front wheel tire as
hard as the driving tire. For comfort,
the front tire should be considerably
softer than the back one.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

A FAIR lady becomes still fairer by using
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

Mr.. GotroX-I saw yol kiss my daugh-
ter, and l want you to understand that
| don't like it.
Mr.. Ttaylate' Well, do.-To"n
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

REMEMBER the serpent's head is to be
bruised, no matter how big or black it NAV
loOk.-Ram's Horn.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

She~Huw nervous you were when
k9H prShosed.
He-M w I'm always that way when
Tn f",.ng engaged. indianapolis
journal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

the passage of air from the cylinder is
governed. 1t is claimed that this pump
will keep the tires properly inflated
with air without any aid from the rider,
AEother automatic attachment is a
skiSaA Ike which operates in ITS own
by. 1t comprises a rock shaft,
prake shoe. situated between
"Y|& wheel and the rear wheel
"a A,c Gle. BY means OF 4 leaf
Spring and Outstanding arm or hook
he brake is applied automatically when
he feet are lifted from the pedals.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

FITS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Res orer. Free 50 trial bottle
IL treatise. DR.. KLINE, 933 Arch st. Phila Pa.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

l COULD not get along without Piso's Cure
Tor Consumption. Railways cures.-MRs. E.
c. MoULlOS, Needhaln, Mass, Oct. ~, '94.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

ACCORDING to the way some folks talk,
the only people who have even been good
are dead. RAMS Horn.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10
Come Here for Bicycle Tires.

The order ior LOCO, 900 feet of bicycle
tubing placed with an American manu-
~tacturer by a bicycle maker of Dir
bingham, England. is interesting as
showing another revolution wrought
by the wheel. As recently as last year
The United States imported tubing to
Lhe v91Ie of $507, O41 from Birmingham.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

CRUMMER-"Nothing impresses me more
IMAM the LtGleness of greatness" Gilleland
1.-THE greatness of l~ittIeness imnresses ,ne
more, Nothing can be more profound than
the observations of uuimportanU menu
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

,SHE-"Was there any particular thing
ABOUT the town which struck you?" He
Yes; a bicycLe.n
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

TOO MANY men praise their wives most
after they bury them.-Ram's Horn.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

on every trip a bottle of Syrup ofFigs' as il
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fe-
Vers, headaches, and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in 50 cent and 81 bottles bv
al leading druggists. Manufactured by the
CaLltorRla Fig Syrup Company only.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

M@WRH and WHISKY habits cured. Book sent
Vt ~ m FREE. DR.. D. N. WOOlIey, Atlanta, Ga.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-10-10

RGENTS, STREETMEN and BOYS,

To sell Mckinley and Bryan Portraits; two colors,
E2Xs; sample. 10ci e3.25 per hundred. Order quick.
BARCLAY 4 COMPANY, Publishers, CINCINNATI, OHGO.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
CLANS GATHERING.

Saratoga y. Y. June 23.-Dclegates to
the Democratic State convention, which
meets here tomorrow, are arriving by
every train. Senator Hill, X-Secretary
Whitney, Chairman IIinckley and Mayor
John Boyd Thatcher. of Albany, are here
There are few contests to he settled by
the convention, the most important one
being that of Shepardites from Kings
county.
The -four delegatcs-at-large to the Chi
cage convention will probably be Senator
Hill, eX-Gov. Flower, +. r. Coudert and
Senator Murphy. The construction of
the money plank of the platform to be
presented is peculiar While the senti-
ment of the plank is not very far differ.
ent from that adopted by the Republican
party AT st. Louis the phraseology as pre-
pared tonight for submission TO the com
mittee on resolutions is very different.
The emphasis is all to be put upon Il hi
metallic agreement with foreign nations.
The plank is lengthy, and urges that
every means he taken to obtain an inter
national agreement with the great ma
tions of the world for bimetallism. 'but
until such AN agreement is made we pro-
test against the free and unlimited coin
age of silver and favor the present gold
standard. y
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
TWO CONVENTIONS

Austin, Texas. June 23- The two
wings of the Democratic party met in
separate session to-day for the purpose of
electinG delegates To the Chicago conven-
ton.
The gold standard convention met at
noon. and with very little trouble began
to transact business. They decided to
organize the party in Texas by el6cting IL
new executive committee. and further
calling of State convention at Waco on
August % to nominate full State ticket
from governor down. From this it is
easily inferred, regardless of whether they
are recognized mt Chicago or not, the gold
men propose to fight in the State and
their avowed intention as promulgated
to-day Is To give no quarter to the silver
men, They selected delegates-at-l large to
Chicago, elected Presidential electors and
selected delegates from the various Con-
gressional districts in the State, and will
knock ut the Chicago convention door
with IL full lis of delegates The plat
form adopted was strongly laudatory Of
Cleveland and Carlisle, and declares
against free coinage.
Tonight the silver convention is having
il big wrangle over the adoption of their
platform. There were two reports from
the committee on platform and resolu-
tionS. The majority report favored silver
nj the ratio of IL to |, and the minority
presented by Jonathan Lane. favored an
endorsement of Cleveland and Carlisle
and gold standard.
Gov. HIoGg presented substitute to
the majority report favoring the free and
unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of
IL to irrespective of the action of for
eign governments. This raised conSidera-
BILE discussion. which was still in progress
at midnight when an adjournment was
had till morning when the speech-mak
ing will be continued.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
CONDITION OF CROPS.
The Weather is Favorable and Corn, Cot
ton and Tobacco Are Growing Well.

The Weather is Favorable and Corn, Cot
ton and Tobacco Are Growing Well
Washington, June 23.-The weather bu-
reau in its report of crop conditions for
the week ended June 23rd says:
The favorable weather conditions of the
previous week have continued. under
which rapid progress has been made in
the cultivation of crops, especially corn
and the harvesting of winter wheat,
which is now well advanced in the more
northerly districts and practically com
pleted in the Southern sections Corn
has made good progress during the week
and the general condition of this crop is
very satisfactory
In Texas and Louisiana cotton contin-
ues TO suffer from drought and com
plants of injury by lice are numerous
from the eastern portion of the cotton
belt. y marked Improvement is reported
from Florida; in Arkansas the crop is
making slow growth but is clean and well
cultivated in Missouri is looking we'll
but some fields are very foul Cotton is
now in bloom over the northern portion
of the cotton region
Tobacco planting is about completed
and the reports indicates that this crop is
in satisfactory condition. kentucky
Tennessee and Ohio report good growth
during the week In southern Virginia.
tobacco is in bloom.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
COMING and GOING

c. w. Leslie, of Bluefield, was here
yesterday on business.
+. NJ. Lyons, of Bluefield, w. Va, was
in the city yesterday.
j. NJ. Conner, Il merchant of Simpsons,
was in the city yesterday.
J. VIM. Garrison of Bedford, is regis
tered ut the St James.
Chas. h. Smith of Lynchburg is II
guest of the st. James.
j. F. Body left yesterday on trip to
Birmingham, Alabama
Miss Ella Preston, of Salem, visited
friends in the city yesterday.
II c Wysor the Dublin insurance
man, was i'll the city yesterday.
VIM. Tice, IL prominent citizen of Floyd
county, is in the city on business
w j and William Lewis, of Rich
mond. We're in the city yesterday.
David Ssson il prominent Locust Grove
merchant, was in the city yesterday.
j. II. Humphreys, II business man of
Staunton, is guest ut Hotel Roanoke.
NJ p. Light II former Roanokcr. now
of Floyd county, was in the city yesterday.
c. H. Vines left last night OH New
York business trip to be absent several
days.
.Jno. NJ. Walker and T. NJ DevilbriS.
of Lynchburg, are registered at Hotel
Roanoke.
Mrs w y Sanderson and Mrs T. NJ.
Sanderson, spent yesterday with friends
in Vinton
Mrs DIR. w c. Campbell and children
left yesterday for Harper's Ferry to spend
the summer.
Miss Lille Houchin has returned from
a two weeks visit to Eggleston Springs
Giles county
a little daughter of NJ. \. Mosely of
Tenth avenue and Franklin road is i'll
with the fever.
Rev. DIR. J. b. Taylor, of Salem, went
to Bonsacks yesterday where he delivered
a missionary address last night.
Col ]. w. Hartwell, who has been in
county where his family are pending the
summer, has returned to the city.
Mrs J. VI. Roberts and her niece, Miss
Mary NJ. Jackson have gone to Koiner's
Springs to spend part of the summer
Mrs Forest Junk, of Forest, returned
to her home yesterday, after u pleasant
visit to friends in this city and Salem.
Mrs FannicN Harmon. with her little
grandson. Joe Hunter left on Saturday
for Staunton OH several weeks vacation
Capt. J. W. Moses and wife left last
night for Old Point Comforr, TO visit Mrs.
Moses's sister, Mrs. Hugh Woods, for ten
days.
Sim Barnett of Bedford City. has re
turned home after visit to his brother
Warren. of the White Front Pharmacy,
and the family of his uncle, DR.. Luck.
The Columbia bicycle acknowledges no
competition. Everybody knows it is the
best. And if there should he one who does
not, II careful examination OF the 1896
model will convince you. Wexford Wheel
Co. Sole Dealers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
GAS FOR COOKING-REDUCTION
IN RATE,

After July LIST, all gas used for fuel
cooking, heating or power, will be
charged for mt the rate of $3.50 per 900
feet Cformer rate 81 ~ with the usual re
duction of - cents per thousand if paid
by the 10th of the month following the
use of the gas. the net rate per 900 being
81 25 At this rate, gas is cheaper than
coal, wood or any other fuel for cooking
and is within the reach of all. Cooking
with gas in the cheap and serviceable gas
stove of recent model, is the most conve-
nient, most Clearly, quickest and cheap
est means of the culinary art. There is
less heating of the house, there is no dirt
nor ashes, no kindling is necessary, and
at Il moments notice Il meal may be
served.
Gas stoves and gas services will he
placed at cost to the purchaser and at
prices. varying with the size of the stove.
from 81 to $50, which may he paid for in
monthly installments of from 81 to 81
Call at room 203 Terry Building, see the
gas stoves and obtain further information
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
Table Linens.

Again VIC invite your attention to our large
stock OF Table Linens. We have come prices
That arc pleasant surprise to buyers daily. New
New line of all Linen Damask, at 25c
New line OF all Linen Cream German Damask
at 3Sc, SIC and SOC.
Two big specials in extra heavy bleached Ger
man Damask, at sc and Csc; positively worth 75c
and $l.0O yard.
75c. -
New things in fine BlcRchcd Damask, 9 Yards
wide, at 75c: S1.OO and $1.a5.
q inch Plain Satin Damask, worth Sl25, for
S1.0O yard.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
Watt, Rettew & Claws
ONE-PRICE CASH STORE
Window Shades.

We have doubtless sold the largest number of
Window shades this season ever disposed OF in
ROANOKE In one season by any one house. Our
prices arc responsible for our immense sslep OF
these goods. We have juet contaminated another
gigantic deal. Note our prices:
Al rs cents each. the best shade CLOTH 80 nv 70
inches, in white and light. medium and dark
coiors: as good as any shade In Roanoke for 42c
AT S!S cents each, the heaviest and best shade
cloth, fringed, IS by 40 inches, in white and ali
coiors, light, medium and dark shades. These
sell nowhere else for less than 62Xc
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
AN OFFICIAL. VISIT.

Lexington. Va, June 23.-Maior Sang
ner, United states army inspector of mil
itary posts, paid an official visit to the
Virginia Military Institute to-day, and
Inspected the post and corps of cadets in
company and battalion, and competitive
cOmpany drill also in signal service work
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
A FOREGONE CONCLUSION.

Macon. Ga, June 23.-The advance
guard of the delegates to the State Demo
cratic convention which meets here on
Thursday are arriving on every train
While ii is a fOregone conclusion that the
silver men will have everything they
want the attendance at the convention
will he very large. The financial plank
of the platform will be unqualifiedly for
silver
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
Specials at ". Browns Hardware.

Summer is incomplete without Ham
mock What's nicer than to cuddle down
in II big, easy Hammock, while the gentle
zephers blow all the cares and worries of
the day to foreign shores. Have only Blk
of my pillow and stick Hnmmocks left.
You get 25 per cent. discount on these and
90 per cent. on Mexcans. They won't last
long at these figures. "Non Kink" attach
meuts for hose adds greatly to the life of
your hose.
II. w. BROWN. Hardware.
Ii ,Jetierson Street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
GOVERNMENT DEFEATED

Toronto, Ont; June 23-The Dominion
government has been badly defeated in
to-day's elections. Up to 10 II. IN. 100
constituencies out of 2l3 have been heard
from giving the Liberal party large
minority.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
Remnants of Gjnghams

5000 yards remnants of ine Everett Giuphsn,
In the choicest styles 10 to 20 yards to the piece
lwill cut any length to suit purchaser; this cling
ham is worth loo yard and never sells for less
now on sale at only half price,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
C0rsets.

o0 dozen corscis made OF best lean. trimr,,s
win ratlne corded bust, dou BILE waIstband hianIe
grey and white, only 50c each.
IL ~; warmers 6.hook corsets, extreme Inn,
" DR. W p1ap.eG 10 slender iignres; 81 each
figure, rust proof, 81. " average
DIR. Warmers "kclipse" nursing corset, 81
"IIealth"
"Abdominal' corset, 81 IN Si''''
:" ,"Eour.tn. Hand" corset, 81.
All DR.. Warmers corsets are lined with cora,,,o
anu are unbreakable, made OF finest lean and
trimmed with fine French Saline "u
each. 'o A"u grey 81
back, 81. Hisn ahu low
81, Ttho 9, gloveh.tns corscts, small bust.
Ihomsons glovc.fttinc corsets, g. ooks will
measuie an inch longer tnan extra long corse,.
generally do, only 81. NO-'e'e
J., Thomson,s glove fitting corscts, high bust and
$1.25. PN'' JUST torm'
FLEXIBONE MOULDED CoRsErs h.na
freely. MT snugly aud wear economically The
stays In these corsets are not straight and stifr
and flexible material. and each stay is mo6lded
20 Ut the curved outlines of the body, so thar the
corset ITS with gloveike nicely and req aires no
breaking In" no
This garment is go constructed that the s,avs
arc ,IhCvaOle In their pockets, thus all working
up and down is avoided.
Iheee strong points, COM ncd with the shs no
ana FORM, make this garment the most perfectIv
comfortable, and stylish in model, giving evnry
lauy nnely moulded bust and long tapcrinS,
waist Win graceful curves and securing to the
wearer a perfect poisc and outline OF figure nm
to IS. - 9'o'N' si'o"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
BUCKLEN's ARNICA SAVE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re-
puired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by Paul Massie
100 Jefferson street
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
\ TRAP DRUMMER EMPLOYED.

Prof. Keeley, of the Roanoke Machine
Works Band, has secured the service of
Charles Guyas, of Shenandoah, Pa, as IL
trap drummer. He arrived in the city
yesterday morning. This is the only trap
drummer that has ever been engaged by
any musical organization in the city.
The Roanoke Machine Band is strong
carrying twenty pieces, and the public
can look for fine music in the future.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

The best and most popular insurance
policy is the Twenty Years Survivor
ship Dividend, issued by the Washing
ton Life Insurance Company of New
York. 1t affords facilities to acquire an
estate by instalment easily met and fully
completed in twenty years Lanier
Gray, the companys agent, No. 131 Camp
bell avenue west, will be glad to explain
the policy TO you.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
AN EsTIMABLE YOUNG MAN DEAD

Walter c. Tinsley, son of j. w. Tins
ley and Emily Tinsley, died yesterday
evening at 1:15 o'clock. He was 30 years
old, and had been in delicate health for
several years, finally passing away from
consumption, which dread disease claimed
as its victims all of his brothers and sis
tiers, seven in number He was model
young man, of the highest moral charac-
ter, and lived an exemplary life for the
space of his brief years, dying without an
enemy and beloved by all who knew him.
About three weeks ago he made profess
sion of religion, and was baptized He
died trusting in the promises of his Sa-
viour, and was conscious to the last. The
funeral will take place at the residence of
his father, No. ~ Fifth avenue. ne. at )
O'Clock p. m. to-day. conducted by Rev
Chas. ID. Bulla. assisted 10y Rev. II. /.
Stephens, after which the burial will take
place at the City Cemetery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Full of knots; that's the way the
muscles feel when you catch cold in
them. Ponds Extract will unite all
such knots and relieve the pain.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Don't fail to see and examine the Jew
EFT Piano before you buy. for if You pur-
chase any other make and afterwards see
Il jewett, you will wish that YOU had
bought Jewett. Hobbie Piano Co. Sole
Dealers
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

y big reduction on straw mating for
the next thirty days at The T.. H. Stew
art Furniture Company
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Our leather seat Mahogany rockers are
going very rapidly. Call and select one.
The +. III. Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

for all kidney and liver complaints.
fine appetizer; aids digeR-
tion and promotes sound ph.rm,aos
sleep. For sale ut
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Pure milk dig schooner~, at Bonner's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

Jersey Dairy Ice Cream at Bonner's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24

You need life, fire and accident insur-
ance. Call on Laner Gray, No. 131
Campbell avenue west, and insure before
it is too late.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
5 Cents.
C0unterDaneS.

popular goods.
One lot pretty summer weight Countcrpanes
easy to waeh, only 50c cach-excellent value
One To- real good ones, Slx9U inches, az good MS
yon get for dollar at most stores 1--WE have been
getting e'1S C for them), now to go NJ only T5c
each '' Wv
one lot finest grade Crochet Countcrpancs
lovely aarseilles pattcrns-we would count them
gooo va,ne at Sl.5l-aoout 40 in the lot. All
these VIII 20 at only 81 % each
one lot xtra quality in the choicest designs
sell everywhere for 81. IS, and cheap enough ct
that-our price on the lot, only 81. 25 each