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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Tho sultan,s Household.

In the time of the sultan s predecessor
the seraglio buildings stretched along
the banks of the Bosporous for Is miles,
and contained some 1000 persons, the
household order and arrangement being
much as they are at present The sui
tan's mother-when he has mother
receives a servile obedience from all it's
inmates. Then comes the hasnadar
ousta, or mistress of the treasury, gen
orally o shrewd old woman, promoted
from the ranks Of the servants for her
talent for housekeeping and gossip. If
the sultani valide dies, the hasnadar sue
ceeds her. Under Abdul Medjid the
seragllo was long ruled by washerwo-
man, whose chief adviser was a bal
tad1c, or newer of wood, who could not
read, but had the power of Diminishing
viziers. The sultan's four kadines come
next, who rank as spouses till he di-
vorces them and marries them to some
OF tue pashas. Then there are five or six
lkbals, or favorites; then the guieuzedes
(from guleuz, eye-girls who have at
tracted the masters glance)
Every woman who marries from the
seragllo takes with her, besides large
portion in cash, her clothing. jewels,
furniture, carriages and servants. After
them come the kadines-effendis, the
mothers Of the sultan's children; then
the unmarried princesses of the royal
blood, then the foster mothers and foster
sisters of the sultana or princes or prin-
cesses. Among the attendants are cham
pertains, secretaries, guards, eunuchs,
solutions, cooks, pages. musicians,
dancing girls, dwarfs, buffoons, priests,
astrologers, BARRIERS and shampooers,
tasters of the sultan's food, athletes,
cockfghters, ramfghters, jugglers and
grooms to look after the 900 horses con-
tanned in the imperial stables. -New
York Tribune
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Philadelphia Maline Ready.

The cycling clubs of Philadelphia are
already hard at work planning for the
entertainment of visiting cyclists dur
ing the annual meet of tho l.. A. w. in
August. The runs and tours to different
parts Of the surrounding country are cx-
pected to do much to mako pleasant the
stay of visitors in the city. Philadel-
phia is fortunate in possessing outlying
roads Of fine quality, leading through
many points of interest. The committee
that will have charge of this important
feature of the entertaining is to be COM
posed Of tho captains of the leading
clubs of the city. They are especially
we'll equipped for the work by personal
knowledge of the roads. Runs of vary
ing length will be arranged for each
day, some being merely for short ride
through the park and others of from 90
to 100 miles, 70 suit the abilities of all
classes Of riders. Exchange.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Eyeless Animals.

Many of the lower animals are known
to see without eyes, the skin having a
high degree of sensitiveness to light.
Thus earthworms, the maggots of flies
and eyeless centipeds find their way
about nearly as readily as similar crea-
lures which have eyes. In a recent Ger
man work on the sensitiveness to light
OF eyeless animals, DR.. Nagel, who
made his observations chiefly OH mol
lusks, fouad that the eyeless bivalves
and snails he experimental with showed
high degree of sensitiveness to light.
He found that some species reacted es-
pecially to diminution, others to in
crease of light, and that this difference
was correlated with other characters. =
Philadelphia Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Golf as Recreation

Mr.. Allan, who recently won the
amateur championship for 1897, has
taught us another sanitary lesson. 1t is
often said that golfer. to win first
honors, must give his whole attention
to the game, which is best played with
u vacant mind. But here is o medical
student who has come successfully
through various examinations, which
i'll Edinburgh university are noted for
their stiffness, and with his final trials
awaiting him, OH which his future ca
Teer depends, he enters n field open to
the world and comes out first. May we
not, therefore, shy that golf is game
for those whose brains are busy; that it
is IL tonic against the evil of the cram
ming system which characterizes more
or less all examinations; that hard
study does not interfere with but helps
golf, and that golf does not interfere
with but helps hard study?- Golf.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Warm Weather Bedspreads.

The most elegant and dressy bed
spreads for the warm season are of en-
broidered muslin. These come with ini-
tials deliberately worked in the center
and q border all round, edged with lace.
The spread is long enough to cover the
bolster roll as we'll, though piece for
this may be had separate. The best and
most expensive of these spreads come
woven in the requisite bed sizes, but
they may be very acceptably secured
from two lengths of embroidered skirt
muslin, the edges joined through the
center. When the muslin is bought for
this purpose, a pattern with scallop-
ed edge is best, rs the points may be
effectively overlapped, concealing the
joining. Valances are still matter of
taste. though for brass and iron bed
steads they seem necessity. The sheer
dress organdies, with their beautiful
all over patterns of flowers and vines,
make very attractive summer bed
spreads, put on over cambria spread
of solid color or white.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Purdy's Great Drive.

John F. Purdy, who died recently in
New York. aged S8, was known many
years ago as a gentleman of fortune
who was interested in thoroughbreds.
He was also known as the owner and
driver of the famous mare Kate, which
he drove 100 miles i'll 10 hours Oh a
wager for $1,000. She was nearly thor
oughbred, Ii hands high, less than 700
pounds weight and perfect i'll shape,
gait and action. Mr.. Purdy had engaged
a trained driver to drive, but after
beginning the trial he became so much
interested that he drove the.entiro dis
tance of 100 miles, and, although he
was much exhausted by the fatigue and
strain of the effort, the little marc was
i'll first rate condition, although she had
been taken out Of harness and let up
only once, for about 90 minutes at tho
end Of the fiftieth mile. She drew lit
tie sulky, weighing 40 pounds, wore
the lightest harness and her driver
weighed about 1876 pounds 1t was no.
ticed that she did not diverge during
the 100 rounds six inches from the track
she first made i'll going around the
course. The actual time occupied in
making the 100 miles was hours, 49k
minutes. The records show that the dis
lance had been made before in 0:3S:36
in 1916 and in 9:41:24 in 1916, and
since i'll S:55:53 i'll IS53.-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
n1nxs Who Have Murdered.

King Louis III Of Bavaria, the elder
brother and predecessor of "mad King
Otto, killed a couple of men during
his reign, one in a fit of fury, the other
by accident, while he drowned third
his medical attendant-he himself
succumbing at the Same time.
The late King John of Snxony became
insane three days prior to the date
officially declared to be- that of his
death. His madness first assumed vio-
lent form at grand court ball, and 24
hours later he shot or killed with his
sword one of his military aids.
The crown prince of Austria shot
and killed the Baroness Marie vetzera
before no took his own life, ono somber
January morning.
The late Emperor of Russia shot and
killed Count Reutern, one of the officers
Of his household, under the impression
that tho count was nihilist and a
would be assassin. Tho count APP
proached the car in the dark at Cat
china, and as he neared the emperor
made movement that led his majesty
to believe that the stranger was getting
some weapon ready for murder. With
out an instant's hesitation Alexander
drew a revolver and shot the man dead,
realizing too late his terrible mistake.
The her-in-law of the Infanta Eu-
lalia of Spain, tho late Duke of Mont
pensier, was responsible for tho death
of his cousin, Prince Henry of Bourbon,
whom he shot i'll duel Mt Madrid.
1t was called II duel, but some would
nn11 I
fire alternately, and, Prince Henry's
bullet flying wide of the mark, the
| Duke of Montpensier walked quietly up
to the prince and shot him through the
head. -Pearson's Weekly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
GafHng an Irish Salmon.

Mickle, gaff in hand, was hopping
around behind me, moro like wild In
dian with tomahawk than an experi-
enced Irish water bailiff about to i'm
pale salmon. Sport, too, Joined in the
infectious excitement and jumped at
my feet and barked at every splash that
the big fish made. Down along the riv-
er bank the cute old bailiff glided and
crept out behind projecting rock.
Once / almost coaxed him within strik
ing distance of the one eyed gaffer, but
Mickle prided himself on his skill and
feared to run the risk of missing his
stroke. Off again dashed the fish across
the pool, as if warned by instinct of the
unseen danger, and it was fully ten
minutes ere had him played back to
the proper point.
Then, like lightning fash, the cold
steel impaled him, and the great, auiv-
ering body was triumphantly lifted on
the gait by the exultant bailiff, show
ing fish as beautiful as was ever land
ed. The sheen Of his scales and the
small sea lice still clinging to him
showed that he had only just come up
from the salt water. 1t had taken me
exactly 46 minutes from the moment
he was hooked till he lay on the bank,
and he weighed 2S pounds by my peck
ct scales.
The thunder and lightning fly was
carefully extracted from his gullet, for
it had gone down deep, and the bailiff
smiled i'll appreciation of the remarks
Oh his good Judgment Of water, weuth
er and flies which l felt in duty bound
to make. had time for only short
rest in the shade after my exciting ex-
perience, when splashl splashl in front
invited me to. the sport again. Sports
mans Magazine
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Something of a Disappointment,

The recent Inaugural handicap at St.
Louis didn't furnish anything like the
horse race it usually does. 1t was won
by Macy, colt beaten half a dozen
times at Memphis and Nashville by
Buckvidere, Typhoon and Algol. He
was carrying next TO nothing in tho
matter of weight, as was Ulysses, who
ran second to him. The time-1:4OM-
would have been very good if the can
didates had had little more weight
up. AS it was it III no way compares
with last seasons race between Assignee
and Buck Massie, who, with something
nearer to weight for age up, finished in
heavy drive scant heads apart in 1:40.
Urania, Magnet, Forget. who is now
going in jumping races; Shiller, the
good California colt, and that sturdy
old mare, Linda, made up tho field
which finished behind the winners. So
New York Sun.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
THE cLlNToNlA.

IN California, where great redwoods grow, q
Tho tall clintonin stands-a stately sight, 4
Shedding in ferny ways it's scarlet light. II
A lily In red robes. as If to show
life more royal than palo lilies know.
Tho brooding frs through winters fog and
gloom
Dream of tho time when these bright torches,
bloom.
This flower of cheer was loved by great Tho
reau
Through Maine's dark pines and lakeside,
greenery-
By our beloved Thorcau, ordained to be
A priest to lead rs to Gods temples grand,
Whereon tho wonders Of his skill nre spent.
FRirest Of these, tho tall clintonias stand !
Tho altar candles of q continent.
Lillian ii. Shuoy in Overland Monthly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
THE SPORTING ARENA.

One hundred and TWENTY-FIVE dollars
in cash has been offered in prizes by the
League OF American Wheelmen for pho
tographs OF bad country roads. The pic
lures are to be used in the work Of its
national committee on highway inn
provements and are to be sent, during
this year, to the chairman of this COM
mlttee, Mr. Otto Dorner, Milwaukee,.
Inc competition for these prizes is not
limited to members of the Il. A. W.,
but Is open to all alike. The committee
has set aside first prize of 500, sec
ond prize of $50, third prize of $40, o
fourth prize of $40 and FIVE prizes Of So
each. Prizes are to be awarded on sim
gle pictures, and no two prizes will be
awarded to the same person, though it
is expected that many of the Compel
1tors Will submit number of photo
graphs. The pictures desired are to show
the Inconvenience und losses resulting
from poor highways, especially to farm
ers. The League of American Wheelmen
has published extensive literature on
good roads, and the best Of the pictures
received under this prize competition
are to be used in illustrating articles
and pamphlets on that subject. 1t is
expected that members of the l.. A. w.
and wheelmen generally who are able
to use the camera, whether amateurs or
professionals in this line, will assist in
this work by sending in pictures of bad
roads and incidentally taking part in
the competition for these cash prizes. -
New York Herald.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
a Boomerang.

"This. said she with proper coyness,
lis so sudden and unexpected. %
do you mean to tell me, said he,
surprised out of his usual aplorhb and
savoir faire, TINT this is the first pro-
posal you have ever received? And Mt
your age too?"-Indinnnpolis Journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Old Ne,ysnaner Eile.

The San Francisco public library re-
joices in the possession of about two
years files Of the first newspaper pub
lished on the Pacific coast. it being the
Oregon Spectator, which was begun at
Oregon City, Or, Thursday, Feb. 8,
1916. The first Californian publication
was The Californian, which appeared
at Monterey Aug. 10, 1846.-Los An
geles Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Full Measure.

La Tonohe-There's new baby over
at Swigg's house. He told me this
morning it was SO small that he could
put it inside quart cup.
Golightly-If it takes after Swiggs,
it'll soon be able to put itself outside a
gallon. New York Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
For Broker Chapman. Perhaps.

"You want to take charge Of my GU
linary departmental said tho hotel man
ager.
Eyes, sir.
"Havo you ever prepared dinners for
people of wealth and refinement?n
II should say have. Why, used to
be tho chef i'll the District of Columbia
Jail. Washington Star.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
QUITE UP TO DATE.

basques or no basque at all, and the
sleeves AFRO also of moderate size. A
new and favored style Of bodice is
short coat cut similar to figaro, but
longer and in one piece, with seams on
ly OH the shoulder. "A smart blouse or
vest Of bright satin and corselet belt
now SO much to the fore-with rolled
collar of velvet or kid give tho proper
finish to such a costume. a great deal
of attention is also bestowed OIL the re-
Z vers collars and waistcoats worn with
tailor coats and skirts to make them ms
becoming as possible
A costume in black and white check
has bolero bodice with reyers in white
cloth braided with black There is
full front collar and waistband Of rose
colored foulard. A popular tailor gown
is one made i'll gray cloth, with double
breasted coat, very narrow, to allow of
its being worn either open or closed.
There arc under revers of white or dove
colored cloth. In other gowns there are
over revers of white. One style is as
fashionable as tho other.
While zouave or eton Jackets are the
dominant idea, there seems to be re-
action i'll favor of coats made rather
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
what Allied Her.

Jinks Cat party)-I don't SEQ what's
tho matter with that pretty woman over
there She was awfully fiirty little
while ago. and now she won't have
anything to do with me.
Strangcr-I have just come in. She's
my wife. yellow Kid.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10

DUCbLF LisEAaIEU COURTHOUSE FI,ONTED
COAT.
long and perfectly plain i'll the basque,
without fullness, the back being finish
ed by two buttons at the waist Taller
made suits arc also made with the loose
fronted coat, which admits Of the wear
ing of all sorts Of lace and silk under
vests.
The most attractive Of all walking
dresses are. perhaps. the tailor made
ones that employ linen crash. Some
times cloth and crash are combined in
one suit.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
LUCKY Martin.

Willie Martin, the jockey, who was
informed by the Jockey club last fall
that license to ride on eastern tracks
would DO refused him, is riding in Ken
lucky. He arrived at Newport from
California recently and celebrated tho
event by winning a race.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10

"Cinderclla's story is out of date,
mamma. Please don't read that.
why, | like it myself, james. and
see how old am. -
yes, hut just think-sho didn't ask
for wheel to so to tho ball on. -
Princeton TIGER.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Deceitfui Sounds.

Poor chapl Bright young fellow,
but hopeless idiot, judge, from his
talk
mo, indeed. He's merely quoting a
little passage from the latest Scotch
novel. "-Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
me.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
letter, salt.Rheum and Eozema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases is instantly aIlayed
by applying Chamberlain 8 Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
q favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. IS cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10

Mr.. Isaac Horner, proprietor of the
Burton House, Burton, w. Va, and one
of the most widely known men in the
State was cured of rheumatism after
three years OF suffering. He says: 81 have
not sufficient command of language to
convey any idea of what suffered; my
physicians told me that .nothing could be
done for me and my friends were fully
convinced that nothing but death would
relieve me of my suffering. In June,
1894, Mr.. Evans, then salesman for the
Wheeling Drug Company, recommended
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. AT this time
my foot and limb were swollen to more
than double their normal size and it
seemed to me my leg would burst, but
soon after began using the Pain Balm
the swelling began to decrease. the pain
to leave, and now I consider that I am
entirely cured" For sale by H., G. Barnes,
He puts up prescriptions"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Paradoxical.

Crimsonbeak - There's one thing
that's pretty hard to understand.
Yeast-And what's thaty
how man blind drunk can see
double. Workers Statesman.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10

DIR. Cndy's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
verraifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
Proof Positive.

Maud-Arc You sure that you love
me?
Claude-How can you doubt it when
two nights week give up riding my
wheel to call on you?
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-10
A Winner Just tho sams

Didn't You say that the former Miss
Dnshaway was defeated in her campaign
for Mayor
II did,
"Then how do you figure out that she
rules the town?'
"She married her successful oppo-
nent. "-Philadelphia North American.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-28
sHERIFF,s SALE.


NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
pursuant to a decree of foreclosure and
order of sale to me directed from the dis
t-ict court of the Third judicial district
of the state of Utah. county of Salt Lake
in cause therein pending. wherein Jo-
seph w. Houston is plaintiff and William
W Taylor and Lizzie Austin Taylor are
defendants, to which said decree and or
der of sale reference is hereby made
shall expose for sale at public aution. to
the highest bidder for cash. at the west
front door of the county court house of
Salt Lake county, in the city of Salt
Lake county of Salt Lake, state of
Utah. on Wednesday. the 5th day of
May. A D. 1897. at u o'clock. noon. all
the right. title. claim and interest of Will
in and to the following described real es-
tate. situate in the county of Salt Lake,
state of Utah. and particularly described
as follows. to-wit:
Commencing AT a point four and one
half C41D rods south of the northwest
corner of lot five 90, block ninety-seven
90, plat "A" Salt Lake City survey
running thence east four and one-half
A19 ro4s. thence north two (2) rods
thence west four and one-half (41s) rods.
thence south two CD rods to the place of
beginning. together with all the tene-
ments. Embellishments, privileges and ap-
Durtenances thereunto belonging to be
sold as the property of William w. Tay-
decree and order of sale in the above
cause
Dated Salt Lake City. Utah. April 10. 1897.
THOMAS P. LEWIS.
Sheriff
By J. 3. Timmony Deputy Sheriff.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-28
sHERIFF,s SALE


SHERIFF'S SALE-NOTICE is HERE
by given that pursuant TO a decree of
foreclosure and order of sale. 10 me di-
rected from the Third judicial district
court of the state of Utah. county OF
Salt Lake. in cause therein pending.
wherein Nellie NJ. Wall is Dlaintin. and
Melvin d. Cook ana Sarah D. Cook are
defendants. to which decree and order OF
sale. reference is hereby made. ! shall
expose for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash. at the west front
aoor OF the county court house. in the
city and county OF salt Lake, state OF
Utah. on the 9TH Cay Of May A. D. 1877.
ut y O'Clock noc1. al the right title.
claim and interest Of Melvin d. Cook and
Sarah =. Cook, of in and to the follow
Ing described real estate. situate. lying
and being In Salt Lake county. state of
Utah, to-wit: All o. block four 60. with
the exception OF lot twenty-six 60 Plat
C of Garden City as the same ap-
pear upon the records in the county re-
corder's office of Salt Lake county. Utah:
also all of block six 80. with the exceD-
ton OF lots one %. two q, three %.
and four "a, in plat "P Garden City
aforesaid; also commencing at the north
four (44), plot "A" Salt Lake City survey.
and running thence west three ~ rods.
thence south eight tS} rods. thence east
three CD rods. thence north eight (So rods.
TO the place of beginning. TO be sold as
the property OF Melvin d. Cook and Sarah
under said decree and order OF sale. in
the above cause.
Dated at Salt Lake City. Utah. this 18th
day of April. \. d. 1897.
THOMAS p. LEWIS.
Sheriff of Salt Lake County. Utah.
By J. s. TIMNpNH. Deputy Sheriff
;McGurrin 6 Mcau-rin, ATTORNEYS for
Il