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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-05

IN a minute n dose Of Harris Es-
sence Of Ginger will relieve anv ordi
nary case of Collie. Cramps or Nausea
an unexcelled remedy for D;arrhoea
Cho.era Morbus, Summer Complaints
ana all internal pains. Sold by ] e
Shepard, ]. II. Hardin and H. L. Fen
triSs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-05

You need Cod Liver Oil, you say but
tnink you ant take it? Try Nor.
rnuvln' a perfect Wine Of Cod Liv.-
OIL You get all the virtues Of the oil
without the disagreeable effects. SOLD
ny :. I. shepard, j. H. Hardin and II.
T. Fentriss.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-05

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing a cold to develop into pneumo-
liz or consumption. Instant relief and
a certain cure are afforded by One Min
ute Cough Cure. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-05

Harris Emulsion of Cod Liver OIL
with and the Hypophosphitcs
IL faithfully used, is a specific in the
treatment OF weak lungs. Consumption.
ronchiti etc. Leading physicians re-
commend It. Sold by J. c. Shepard, ].
H. Hardin and II. I. Fenfriss-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-05
SPORTSNRN DISAPPOINTED
FIRST DAY OF THE OPEN-sEASON
TOO STORMY FOR HUNTING

Supreme Court Still Holding Back Its
DscisiOn I'm the Indictment Against Sat-
terfield, the Legislative Cierk-Co-Oper-
ative Republicans Say Butler Must Ct
Observation-Disclosures 30 Purchase Small
Amounts OF Feftilixe r for Next Crop
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-18

NoNoNeAHELA RIVER RAILROAD.
Ehc W0BouEUh Route ~ fTte shOv4
Line HctWoeu FatrmOut utand
CtnrksburR.
South bound 1Prlnclnn1 stailnns. NH, 1.,.,,..a
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-18

shat 1t was a very extensive day for
New York and further that a very
large vote was polcd. A peculiar
feature about the election was tina,
II ralned during the day, but the
dispatches saw further that this did
not keep the voters away"
The poor reader now excited al
most beyond control seeks the
editorial column. lie finds it
headed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-18

the English Language" 1t is not
possible to charge the newspapers
with murder in that degree when
they handle the English language
but they do sometimes offend
against the peace and dignity Of the
state and if YOU will pardon me,
shall briefly specify.
"WAs Hanged" becomes
WAS launched into eternity" "
"When the halter was put round
his neck" becomes
"When the fatal moose was ad
Justcd about the neck Of the un.
fortunate victim of his own
unbridled passions.
Not "A grcat crowd came to
see, but, "a vast concourse was
assembled to witness"
"a great fire" is "a disastrous
conllagration."
"rhe fire spread" no "The
conaagration extended its devasta-
ting career"
"a horse and wagon ran against"
too tame--"A valuable horse at.
tachcd to vehicle driven by John
Stone in the employ of james
Burns, collided with" 4"
"Sent for the doctor ?" No
"Called into requisition the ser
vices of the family physician."
"fhe mayor of the city in a
short speech welcomed"--too tame
by half. "The chief magistrate OF
the metropolis, in well chosen and
eloquent language, frequently in.
terrupted by tho plaudits OF the
surging multitude, officially ten
dered the hospitalities Of the city. "
lie died--No; he did not do it
that way = He deceased, he passed
out of existence, his spirit quilted
its earthly habitntion, winged it's
way to eternity, shook off it's bur.
den, etc.
A clergyman "pcrforms" at a
funeral.
A musician "ofriciates'' or "pre-
s'dcs" at the piano.
Mentality, mayoral, aborigine,
burg larlzo and burgled, are accept.
ed as good words.
A landscape--"A perfect sym
phony in brown"
A womAn--'A ravishing sym.
phony in white, pale green and
gold -
"Sultry eyes flashing vlstas of
victory y q surrcnder.)
These expressions remind one Of
the word combat between the viii
lage editor and the old darkey.
An editor was standing in front
OF the postofice the other day when
colored man came up. and touch
ing his hat, he asked:
"Kin you tell me is dis place de
place whar dey sell desc ar postage
stamps ?"
eyes, sir, this is the place." re-
marked the editor, seeing chanc .
for a little fun; "But what do you
want with the postage stamps,
uncle 2"
"To mail three letters sab, Of
COURSE"
"Well then, you needen't bother
about stamps, you don't have to
put any on this week."
81 don'tP
"No SIR"
"Wby--fo' not?"
"Well you see the conglomer-
alton Of the bypothenuso has diff
ferentited the parallelogram so
much that the consanguinity don't
emulate the ordinary efTcryescence,
and so the government has decided
to send letters free.
"Well boss, all that may be true,
an | don't say il amt; but just
sposen dat dc eksentricity Of dc
aggregation snbstantiates de ig.
nominIousness Of the puppen
dickelor and sublimeises de pus.
pecuitY Of de consequence5-don't
you qualifcato dat do government
would confscate dat letter? j
guess iist better put some stamp g
on anyhow fer luck"
a lawyer whose eloquence was Of
the spread eagle sort, was address
ing tho jury ~ great length. and
his legal oPnnn ent growing weary,
went outside 20 rest.
Lawyer B. is maging a great
speech, " sail countryman to the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-18
NENSPAPERDOA.
Some Coon Advice Prom A Layman

An Interesting and Well Written Pa.
per BY Prof. Robert 4. Armstrong.
Vice President or The West Yir.
ginin University.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-18
WEST vInsINIA NORTHERN.



F1. leaves kiugwp.d Hf IS 81. a. rp grd ~
riccs ut junction at in rpuucctint ufhtf
3 west, Hui No. a. east Ecturrirg. ietvcs JuI.
nc TON a. ~ O'Clock ard orr Fct at Kingwo,-I
2 ~ "a. no.
AFTERNOON rR INs.
No. 3 leaves KingwOOd ct 3 70. m and at
riycs NJ Tunuoifon at ~ OcounectingoTIfhWgaf
and No. ~ east. fast train and aCCOumod ti,i.
both, and No. ~ WCst. kciurni X leaves Tuu
Melton about 30 o'clock, arriving ~ Kiuawood
90 p. m. Trains daily except sunday
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-18
)R c. II. sILVERwOoD,
d e n tt s t
DR. j. 5. HARTLEY,
ID z N TT ST.

Will visit Kingwood regularly and
do FIRST CLASS Work. guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Uses the famous
GRaHAN METHOD for the
PAINLESS EXTRACTION or TEETH
Dae notice OF his visits will be given
tn this paper
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
SMALL THINGS.

4 moth is a small thing, but wonder
fully destructive. In a single day one
tiny moth may ruin costly winter wrap
or other valuable article. Camphor balls
are proof against moths only DC pound
or pounds for 25c.
Best sewing machine oil, 4 ounce bot
tie, only DC, worth Zoe.
Large cake of genuine Palm, elder or
Turkish bath soaps, 2 cakes for &c or 25c
dozen.
Pure Turkish CASTLE Soap, made in
Smyrna, Turkey, 12-1.2c pound.
Genuine "Yankee" Shaving Soap, 10c
cake.
Elite Talcum Powder is the best at
tractive sprinkler top box, only 10c.
DR.. Lyons celebrated Tooth Fowler,
instead of 25c, here only 10c.
Take look at the new things in Irri-
descent Tinsel Belts, 1 12 inches wide,
gilt buckles, 25c and Acc each. 80. ..,a.... -
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
PRETTY. STAMPED LINEN.

Among the new stamped centre pieces
are the following designs and many
others, stamped on fine art linen:
Roses, morning glory, sweet brier,
chrysanthemum, geranium, violet, Cali.
fornia pepper, bachelor buttons. jonquil,
Ragged Robin horn-of plenty and myr
tie, poppy. maiden hair fern, strawberry,
onion, thistle, clematis, pansy, palm,
delft, conventionals and jewels. 24.inch
centre pieces, 81 l-2c; 20inch, 25c; 10
inch, lie; 12-inch, Zoe; 9-inch, DC; 6nch,
&c.
36.inch Table Covers. hemstitched,
stamped and drawn work. Toe. 27-inch
Tray Cloths, hemstitched, stamped and
drawn work and lace work borders,
62 Lee and 15c each.
G4inch Bureau Scarfs. stamped and
drawn work, SOC.
45.inch Wash Stand Scarfs, stamped
and drawn work, 81 1.2c.
Use none but Belongs pure dye En-
broidery Silks-ised by all eminent nee
dle-workers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
COLeRED DRESS GOODS.

Let your eye fall upon the Dress Goods
section and you have seen what is being
worn this season. There is no old STUFF
there. Every piece represents IL recent
creation. The world of fashion is again
turning towards the plain stuits, hence
The stately looking Beige mixtures in
fine cork screw twills, strictly the thing
for summer of ~, IA inch, an unusually
fire quality, only 15c.
The new salt and pepper mixtures are
having a big run Just now the next few
days will wind them up, 10 inch, only
soc.
Beautiful Covert Cloth Twills and
Novelty Pin Cords, the two popular lead
ers. A new lot for this week: positively
there will be no more of them, only
81 &c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

The verdict of the public is unami-
nous. The biggest values in Black
Dress Goods ever known.
The values stand unrivaled The stock
is being rapidly reduced and the good
things that you ought to have are being
closed cut daily. We name three Of the
special values. There are dozens more:
Spices Satin Damassc, in the lovely
big brocades and small rain drops, wa.
ranted pure wool, 36-inch; regular value
Doc, our special price, SOC.
pieces all wool Black French Serge
excellent quality, che equal of any ut Doc,
full G,inch. unusual value at 25c.
IL pieces very fine Henrietta raven
black, silken finish 3S.inch. actually
worth G3c, our special price 50c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
GLOVES FOR EASTER.

Don't wait until day before Easter for
then you may he crowded out. True,
we have half Il dozen competent glove
filters in case of emergency, but they can
fit only SO many day. 1t is important o
comc.in carly in the week to get your
Easter gloves fitted.
The nakes-Fostcr, IRE foussc, Mag
gioni, ''io. e P.''
The colors- Butter, modes tans, reds,
browns, white and black.
All the newest shades The new en-
broderiea backs. Wide, at embroidery
is the correct thing.
Biggest values ever offered at ,jc, 81
and Sl.50 pair.
The fasteners improved Foster.hooks,
clasps and buttons.
4-Button White Channels Gloves for
Faster ilsi in. white silk stitching on
backs--thc regular SIC kind Zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
COUNTERPAnES

With the pretty spring time you want
to beautify your home. Nothing that at
tracts more than II pretty snow white
bed. Put on one OF our counterpanes and
You have it.
We are showing Il new thing in counter
panes, big, generous size, hemmeh and
ready Tor use, really worth SLID, our
special at 9Sc-n bargain.
Fine Marseilles Counterpanes, only
eight of them left. Who'll get themy
Worth So and not penny less; balance
of them $3.50.
Feast your eyes upon the exquisite
summer-weight Satin Damask Counter
pancs, full l2.i size; 81 each. "Perfectly
LOVELY"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
LEATHER GOODS.

Leather goodness and leather attrac
:iveness arc here. Leading features
about our leather goods is that the leather
is made from skins-not paper and rags
and glue.
White Kid Belts with covered buckles,
only pc.
Pretty pebbled Leather Belts with
nickle buckles, only &c. worth pc.
Fine Leather Belts, Glnce Kid finish,
covered buckles II first class 2jc belt
here only &c. =
Pig skin Belts with covered buckles,
only 22c.
Fine Pebble Leather Belts, pc.
Snake.skin Belts in Russell, mode and
green, covered buckles, only 20c here.
Combination Ladies' Pocket Book and
Card Case-some unusually good things
just in, alligator and pebble leather, spec
ial values mt Pc and soc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
RAIN OR SHINE.

The weather will be hot ono of these
days and an umbrella comes in we'll alike
in either case. Economy would say buy
one of these:
Just 90 of them, no more. no less; 26.
inch, some made,gf fine English Gloria
silk, others of s6liEe silk, small steel rod
and paragon frame, Congo loops, ORES.
dens. celluloid and colored hard Rubber
handles The value is Sl.75, your pick
(ani there is much good picking) for only
$l.30
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
EASTER HANKERCAIEFS.

Economy practiced in the buying ena-
bles us TO offer you very sheer pure
Linen Handkerchief, embroidered, ut
the usual cost of cotton ones.
There are just 25 dozen to sell within
day or two, and as many different de-
signs RS dozens, allspure linen and very
sheer, the sort that sells for SOC every
where, here only 25c.
80 dozen Sheer Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs. warranted half linen, always l0c,
only &c EACH
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
INSURED FOR $1,000, 900.

Mrs. Leland Stanford's Policy in Favor
of the University.
San Francisco, Cal. April 10. Mrs
Leland Stanford to day signed the con-
tract by which her life is insured for
81, 100000.
The policy was written by New York
company. BY the terms of the contract,
Mrs. Stanford is to pay all annual prem
ium OF $4,000 and upon her death ST.
600, 900 will be paid by the company to
the Leland Stanford, Jr., University.
Should she live ten years and continue
her annual payment Of premiums the
university will receive at Mrs. Stanford $
death 50, 900, 900 instead of 81 900, 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
REM NANTS.

We place upon our counters for the
benefit of our customers about 1000
yards of line Zephyr bingham in the
pretty spring and summer styles. These
come in short lengths, but are perfect in
every way. Actual value of this sort
Zoe yard; we propose TO shuttle them off
at DC yard
There are more of the Mill Ends OF In
dia Linen, excellent value at Sc yard
Some OF the big values in Mill End s
bleached Table Linen left yet. Come be-
fore al! are gone, 42c and G2 Lee yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
DAUGHTERS OF coNFEDERAcy.

Charlestown, ". Va, April 10.-A
large meeting of the ladies of this place
was held this evening for the purpose of
forming II chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacv. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. Margaret Ais
quith; vice president, Mrs. w. ID. Gala
CHER; treasurer. Mrs. Logan Shut; secre.
tary, Mrs G. n. Coleman. The name
adopted was Lawson Bolts Chapter OF
the Daughters Of the Confederacy."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
BLAcKsBURG VICTORIOUS.

The Allegheny Institute baseball team
returned last night from Blacksburg after
playing q very interesting game with the
Polytechnic Institute team. There was
large crowd out to see the game and it
was very interesting until the sixth in
ming, the score standing 3 to 9 in Allie
ghany's favor. At this juncgure Pitcher
Withers had the misfortune to have his
hand injured and Ballentyne was called
to the box. After this the Blacksburg
boys had easy sailing and made six runs,
the Allegheny boys only making one
run. The game stood 8 to in favor of
the Poly's. The 'pitchingof Withers and
Stark were the features of the game, The
boys say that Stark can put them in so
swift that they couldn't see them. There
will be another game between these clubs
on the Oath ut this place.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
a LADIES IN ECKWEAR.. o 60

Just the highly proper thing in La
dies Linen Collars and Cuffs. Some to
wear with shirt waists and others that fit
down over the dress collar to put you in
style, IL PC and &c each. Cuffs to
match. 1c and 25c pail.
See the new Bolero Jacket, made of
white piIue and fine Embroidery they
are the latest
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
WHITE GOODS.

This week we will be opening new
things in India Linens, Orgsndies. Dim
tiles. Pretty things in the newest wash
able goods. There is IL long list of un-
usual values which we haven't space to
mention. Come and see for yourself.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

Americans are the most inventive REQ
pie on earth. To them have been issued
nearly 600, 900 patents or more than one
third of ali the patents issued in the
world. No discovery of modern years
has been of greater benefit to MANKIND
than CEamberlains Collie, Cholera and
Diarhoea Remedy, or has done more to
relieve pain and suffering. j. RI. Vaughn
of Oakton. Ky, says: 81 have used
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy in my family for several
years, and find it to he the best medicine
ever used for cramps in the stomach
and bowels. For sale by H. C. 3arnes
''He puts up prescriptions
reg Subscribe for The Times
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
TRUNKS.

We sell trunks. The car of them re-
ceived t, week o" two ago has been re-
dnced almost to naught. Another big
shipment just received These will lie
opened early Monday morning Some
handsome brass mounted ones with sole
leather bindings and heavy straps Less
than manufacturers price will take any
trunk in the lot.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
A WE'LL PLAYED GAME.

The Norfolk and Western third team
crossed bats with the Old d Ominions yes.
terday and it was n battle royal from
start to finish, the Norfolk and Western
coming out victorious by II score of II to
ID. 1t was II we'll played game. full of
ginger. Batteries: n. and W, Pattie and
Glass; Old Dominion, Pillsbury and Null
care. The Norfolk and Westerns are go
ing to play the yellow Kids next Sauur-
day at the park and good game is prom
ised. There will he a small admission of
10 cents.
MEAL TICKETS $3.50 and So at BON.
NER'S RESTAURANT.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
A BOYS A BOY.

But it doesn't follow that he ..shouldn't
have shirt ard collar like mans.
We have opened the third case for the
season of boys pretty I.aundered Percale
Shirts-the big sales of them speak for
their popularity. Instead of SOC they
are but 81 Lee here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
VOTE AGAINST WOMEN.

Oneonta, n. Y, April l0.-Thc gu rs
ton of admitting women rs delegates to
the general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church was voted upon at to-
days session OF the Wyoming conference.
The vote stood For admission 81, against
20.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
BUSINESS COLLEGE NEWS.

-Four positions were thrown open to
four National Business College students
within the last three days. 1t pays to
attend this school. AT least one dozen
students will enter this school early The
graduates are all placed and one position
open and no one to fill it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
NAZARETH WAISTS,

For health, beauty ana perfect comfort
OF children get the Nazareth. They
are faultlcss. Two grades: 3 to ~
years mt ! &c each; ) to IL years at 25c
each
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Brolno Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to Cure. 25c. For sale by Chas. Lyle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
ST. JAMES ARRIVALS.

c. b. Adams, CINCINNATI; W. Dunlap,
Blacksburg; C. +. Layman, Troutville:
A. NJ. Coosings, Norfolk; S. NJ. McAlear.
Culpepper, Va; J. II. Fitzgerald, Raj
ford. are among the late arrivals ut the
st. James Hotel.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11

Easter edition of the New York journal
at Jacks to-day.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
TAKEN HOME.

David Persinger, tutor in Allegheny In
stitute, who has been very sick for several
days, had sufficiently recovered to he re
moved to his home in the county near
town yesterday
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
and Going.

Mrs H. NJ. Cooke, Miss Anua Cooke
and Frank Z. Cooke left yesterday for
pleasant trip to Norfolk, Baltimore and
Washington. They will be absent several
weeks.
Miss Jennie Harvey, of Lynchburg, is
visiting the family Of L. NJ. Cooke, OH
Campbell avenue.
7. w. Spindle has returned from bus
iness.visit to Richmond.
Several of the teuchers and pupils of
Virginia College were In town yesterday
shopping.
l.. A. Towns. prominent tobacconist
from Murtinsville, was in the city yester.
day.
Mrs. Frank Crodden, of Riyerton, who
has been visiting in the city for some
time, returned home yesterday.
Captain Trent, OF the clerks office, is
on visit to his family in Appomattox.
Misses Lizzie Warwick and Cleo Isabel,
of Lynchburg, are visiting Mrs. G. L.
Jennings at 1856 Twelfth avenue S. W.
j. S. Meadows is right ill at his home
in Southeast Roanoke.
j. T. Barksilale returned yesterday
from visit to his farm in Patrick coun-
ty. Mr.. Barksdale owns the farm on
which the famous fairy stones are found.
Joel Cutchin has returned from a bus
mess trip to Bluefield and other points in
West Virginia.
Miss Eva Jordan, of Buena Vista, ar
rived in the city yesterday and will spend
some time visiting Miss Rosa Tinsley.
WIN. Shanklin, of Clifton Forge, lis in
the city.
ID. p. NIcGann, of Rocky Mount, was
among the visitors to Roanoke yesterday.
S. X. Brame, editor of the Floyd Press,
was guest ut the st. James yesterday.
Miss Lettie II. ,Cutchin has returned
home from an extended visit to relatives
in Richmond.
w. r. Sanderson. who has been con-
nected with the Pocahontas Coal Com
pany for a number of years, left last
night for Norfolk, where he will.make..his
future home.
Miss Lucille Kilby, who has been right
ill for several days, is able to be out
again.
Geo. w. Cooke, OF Radford, was guest
at the St. James last night
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
THE REPORT Is FALSE.

1t having been rumored around town
that the second gallery admissionssto the
Jefferson evening was 81, The Times has
been requested to state. that the price
will be but 80 cents to those fortunate
enough to get in the door.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-11
$3.50, So, So, $40 and sI2

Are the popular prices and 1 have
others fer less money and some
higher priced ones.