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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Edacatlnx For rrad

engaged that man because he has
ceen III the business since he was is
years oio' said merchant to his friend
as new employee passed out of the Of
nee. Say what you will about the
sdaptabiilty of we'll grown people or the
possibility of training a man to n GER
lain occupation after he has reached
maturity, all the same. nv experience
uoes not coincide with that view of the
case. nave been i'll business 80 years,
ana lind my best help among those
VINO nave made the occupation their life
WORK. 10 DC sure, they get cranky some
eimes ana fall into ruts, as we say, but
tnae Is no worse than the opinionated,
obstinate tenacity of the man who has
done business for himself and has Nh
idea that he understands business prin-
ciples.
Every occupation has it's traditions.
lts dialect you may say; its usages and
necessities also, and u very large item it
ID III It's possibilities. And while COM
merclal affairs are all managed on the
same general basis, it is not easy to fit
one occupation into the same grooves ma
another one runs in. have an idea that
this Same theory holds good in trades of
oil sorts and that the mechanic is moro
valuable If he acquired his dizziness of
hand while he was an apprentice in his
teens. An ordinary lifetime is not too
long i'll which to learn all there is to
Know about business, and the earlier one
takes to 1t the more likely he is, all 9th
er things being equal, to make a pro-
nounced success of it."-New York
Ledger.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Tho Growth OF Flowers.

1t has been noted that large number
OF species of plants have their flowers
bending to the southeast when opening.
The we'll known compass plant, Silphi-
um laciniatum, is one of this class.
Some 80 years ago Il paper was present.
cd to the Academy of Natural Sciences
of Philadelphia, showing that all the
growth made i'll tho flowers of tho COM
pass plant was made within two or three
hours after sunrise. All growth after
this was ut u standstill until the next
day. 1t has since been noted that tho
flowers which turn toward tho southeast
III opening, as already referred to, arc
those which choose this particular part
of the day as their growing time. 1t is
just possible that the the heat and light
after the rising of tho sun has an intiu
cree on growth at that time, and this
may be the reason for the turning III this
particular direction. All plants have Il
specific time of growth. some i'll tho
morning, some at midday and some mt
evening or night. Growth is not contin-
uous i'll any plant. -Mcehan's Monthly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
On Ones "At Home Day.

In serving tea on ones day at home
the table, especially if it is in the par
lor, should DO arranged before any Wis
ltors arrive. It's cover may DO n linen
teaoloth embroidered or trimmed with
lace, while the cups aud saucers, with
tho spoon resting i'll each saucer, the
thin slices of lemon. the small waters,
or cakes. or sandwiches, or thinly cut,
buttered bread, on plates, on pretty
doilies, should be artistically arranged
upon it. Tho teakettle should be in its
place, with the alcohol lamp ready for
use beneath it, the teapot just in front
of it, the tea caddy at one side, while
the cream pitcher and sugar bowl
should be within convenient reach. If
the hostess pours tho tea, she allows
the guests to put i'll the sugar and
cream for themselves, and she gives
and takes their cups from them. If she
expects many visitors. then there will
be wisdom i'll asking friend to pour
tea for her. Tea is only served in the
afternoon. 1t is not necessary to offer
any napkins for the simple 4 O'Clock
tea service, though it must always be
remembered that the table napkin is a
protection to pretty gloves and pretty
gowns upon any occasion where refresh
ments are served. A contributor to The
Ladies' Homo Journal and authority
for the foregoing concludes with the adj
vice to place the tea table not in the
most conspicuous place, but in coy
corner, some place where it will be in
evidence, but not in the way.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
A Glimpse of rennyson.

Max Muller, i'll his "reminiscences of
Tennyson, says the poet wanted thawing
ont-had to be smoking pipe, slipping
whisky and water = before he was
genial. Once ne summoned all his will
and pitched his pipes and tobacco out of
the window. For IL day he was most
charming. though somewhat self right
eous. The second day he became very
moody and captious; the third no one
knew what to do with him. But after a
disturbed night was told that he got
out of bed i'll the morning, went quick
ly into the garden, picked up one of his
broken pipes, stuffed it with tho re-
mains OF the tobacco scattered about and
then, having had few puifs, came to
breakfast all right again. Nothing moro
was said about giving up tobacco"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
A Confusion of Names.

Although Scotia is now known to
mean Scotland, it once was tho namo of
Ireland. Two centuries before the birth
of Christ Ireland was known to the
Greeks as Juvenca. Caesar called it Hi
hernia, as did also Ptolemy i'll his man
of that island. 1t is said the Phoeni-
clans first gave Ireland the name of Hi
bernia, meaning thereby utmost or
last habitation, for beyond that land
westward the PhGnicians never extend
ed their voyages. Toward the decline of
the Roman empire the country began to
be called Scotia, name retained by
tho monastic writers until the eleventh
century, when the name Scotia, having
passed to modern Scotland, tue ancient
name of Hibernia began 20 be again
used.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21

to the service. Everything is fashionable,
and almost everything is often seen on
tho same hat.
Blue, purple and green wells arc seen,
made to match tho prevailing heatlwcar,
but these brilliant vcilings nro most un-
becoming to the complexion and should
DO avoided. Black, white and gray arc by
all means tho best, although brown may
be worn with fair success.
Today's sketch shows costume of light
blue silk with black stripes. The skirt has
three large horizontal tucks half way up
Its length, these being its only ornament.
The close bodice has n very short basque
and Is slightly drapcd in front, fastening
at tho loft sido by three butterfly bows of
black satin. Tho full plastron is of white
gauze, the dalmatio collar being double,
the lower collar of black satin, the upper
of white guipuro over blue silk Tho
sleeves have ruffles on tho outside between
the shoulder and elbow The hat of black
straw Is trimmed with black satin and
black plumes. White roses nre placed I'M
der tho brim, while pnsto buckle fastcns
the bow. JUDO CHOLLET.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Formulatine Scheme For the Spring
Aedecorations-on onc's cat Homo"
DLy -Japanese Rooms.

10 tho average householder the re-
decoration of the home looms up as q
serious problem. The questions 'How
TO begin" and Where to begin" find
no ready response. The Decorator and
furmsher, however, presents some time
~ suggestions which will serve as a
ciew out Of tho maze and prevent any
serious errors. Among them are the fol-
lowing:
IN well lighted rooms rich, low toned
treatment of walls aud hangings is de-
slrable With such treatment the wood
work and furniture should be Of dark,
rich coloring. with carpet of neutral
tones. In rooms affording but little day
light decoration Of higher key Of col.
or, with light furniture and carpet, is
essential. Use is another important fac
tor to be considered. The library, din
ing room and study should be quiet,
restful and dignitied i'll their effects,
with no disturbing element of form or
color to jar upon the senses Halls
should be quiet, yet cheerful, and may
be OF little higher key of color. Here
the incoming guest should DO impressed
by sense of subdued yet cheerful dig
nifty, as this apartment is-or should
be- keynote of the whole scheme.
The sitting room and living rooms
should partake of restful, cheerful
character. AS to the parlor and recep-
ton rooms, as these are distinctively
evening rooms, given over i'll q great
measure to the social sido of life, the
entertainment of guests and to the en-
joymcnt of those moments of postpran-
dial leisure i'll which we must mainly
consider the amusements of our friends,
our family and ourselves, the general
aspect of rooms of this character should
DO gay rather than grave. All that is
cheerful and bright may enter in, keep
ing at the same time u harmony of
wall, floors and furnishings, bearing
well i'll mind that glitter is not always
harmony, although it may be made to
harmonize. Avoid OVERRIDING. Restrain
ed brilliancy is not only in better taste,
but it shows the trained mind and hand.
Bedchambers should Mt all times be
bright, cheerful and dainty and tending
III the average cases toward simplicity.
In considering wall papers, to avoid
confusion look first to your color styles
and patterns are secondary considcra-
tons. Do not judge the effects of wall
hangings and carpets-especially tho
formerly their appearance i'll tho
store, where conditions of light and sur
roundings and the relation to tho exist
ing woodwork-which are all impor-
tant factors-may be wholly different
a sample roll should be taken home
and considered carefully under the
proper conditions, as the brilliancy or
harmony of any applied color scheme
must be governed. in the apartment in
which it is to exist.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
He Does Housework,

The vexing servant problem is being
solved in moro than one household in
London III most unique way. A GER
tain manufacturer, who advertised for
clerk, was flooded by hundreds of APP
plications, while at tho same time his
wife, advertising for general SER
want, had not one likely applicant. In
joking way the man suggested to one
of his applicants (who was young
married man with two children) that
he try his hand at homework. The Of
or was accepted on the spot, and tho
young man has turned out to be such n
success that several other houscholders
have adopted the Same plan.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
MILLINERY NOTES.
Rough Fancy straws Flowers, Gauze,
Ribbon Lacc and Feathers.

Rough Fancy straws - Flowers, Gauze,
Ribbon Lacc and Feathers.
Among tho many pretty things In the
millinery limo to be seen this spring are
hats all of one color-violet, blue, green
or red. They arc of colored straw, trim
med with gnuzo and flowers to match.
Purple straws are ornamented with VIC
lets, blue ones with bluets or cornlowers,
greens onos with mignonctte, or green
roses and red ones with scarlet poppies.
Tho effect is decidedly picturcsque, Ill
though rather solid for delicate fnces.
Rough fancy straws arc greatly in the
majority, worry few fine, plain ones being
seen. except rs tho fine straw serves some
times as n crown for tho coarscr variety
There arc opcnwork chenille braitls like
wise, mado into various shapes.
There Is plenty of variety in fashionable
millinery trimming this season. Flowers,
sulle, gauzc, ribbon, velvet, lace, feathers,
silk and straw pompons and jcwclcd orna-
mcnts are all employed, and IL there wero
anything else that could DO utilized in
millinery it would doubtless be pressed in
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
SOMETHING TO DEPEND on.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones &. Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking
of DIR. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with
La Grippe, and her case crew so serious
that physicians at Cowden and Pana
could do nothing. for her. 1t seemed to
develop into hnsty consumption. Having
DR.. Kings New Discovery in store, and
selling lots of it, he took bottle home,
and to the surprise OF all she began to get
better from first dose. and half dozen
dollar bottles cured her sound and well.
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
do this good work. Try it. Free trial
bottles at Missiles Pharmacy, 100 Jeffer-
son street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
NOTICE OF MEETING.

THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
shareholders of the Virginia Brewing
Company will be held in the office of the
company. Roanoke, Va, on SATURDAY,
THE S2ND DAY OF MAY, 1897, at 10
O'clock noon, for the election of board
of directors for the ensuing year and for
the tran saction of such other business as
may come before the meeting.
w. i. PENN. Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Chocolate Ice Cream.

Make q smooth boiled custard of three
pints of milk, two cupfuls of sugar.
four beaten eggs, two tablespoonfuls of
flour and one-quarter teaspoonful of
salt. Cook we'll. Melt one-half ounce of
shaved chocolate, scant half cupful of
sugar and Il spoonful of water. Add to
the custard. Flavor with teaspoonful
OF vanilla. When cool, add q pint of
cream and freeze.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
A Delicate Cake.

A dainty cake that can be made in
hurry and commonly known by the
name delicate cake calls for the follow
ing ingredients: Whites of 1 eggs, cup
of milk, one-half cup of butter cups
Of sugar, az cups of flour, heaping
teaspoonful of baking powder
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
SITUATIONS WANTED.

Young man, stout, healthy, sober, in.
dustrous. wants work of any kind to as
slst in supporting an aged father and
/ mother Address, 80. p, care Times.
8 Is 1t.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
A joke on tho Jokers.

II have n friend over at my home
town in Wisconsin" told a drummer
who regularly comes to Detroit, chat
was elected to congress before he ever
knew no was candidate.
You know what u complete political
whirl things took III 1890. In our dis
trict tho fellows of my faith had just
been going through the form of NOM
mating and voting for years. Not one
Of our candidates over got a turn at tho
public crib. 1t was standing joke, but
wo wero too proud to abandon our or
ganization. I'll not give his real name,
but call him Jim Huff. He was as big
hearted fellow as ever lived, CHEEKY
rs May morning and born Joker.
That summer he had gone to South
America to do some prospecting, and
we heard from him only about once in
two months.
when we held our convention, some
of us thought it would be good one
Oh Jim to name him for congress while
he was not there to protect himself We
did SO, and just to keep the sport going
we got out posters and filled the papers
with opinions of Jim that lauded him
to the skies. We committed him to all
kinds of reforms, attributed to him all
tho qualities desirable in statesman,
boastcd of his irresistible eloquence and
lamcnted the fact that temporary ill
ness kept him away from home The
fact was that he was as hearty as To-
connective.
when tho returns came in and show
ed that Jim was elected, we were the
worst fooled lot Of fellows you ever saw
and were as ratified as brood of chick
ems with hawk tluttering over it, We
organized an exploring committee Of
three to find Jim and notify him. When
we did find him, way down in Peru, he
just gave us the laugh, and the district
had to hold special election. De
troit FREQ Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
WANTED.

WANTED-To purchase one roll. top
! 1esk, one standing desk and one cabinet
letter file. For Information call at SOB
South lie ferson street SIG Nv.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Different.

II suppose your daughter is just like
mine-rather ride Il wheel than eat.
Not exactly, but sho would rather
ride wheel than cook. - - Chicago
Record.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
AGENTS WANTED.

SALESMAN WANTED. For manu-
facturer mechanical rubber goods, and
mackintoshes as side line. We have the
right goods and prices, pay good commits
sion. Give experience, references. RUB
Der, 63S Bourse, Philadelphia.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21

Salesman for Roanoke ard
on the road TO sell our fine line of house
mold goods on monthly payments.
STANDARD INSTALLMENT CO, "a
Campbell street.
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w N 7 S.
Inc Cent a Word Each Insertion.
FOR RENT.

, THREE ELEGANT .ROOMS, furnish
ed, for rent, with privilege Of bath, near
Jefferson street and the centre OF the
town. AInqnirc. No. Is Tazewell avenue
's! C. 5 10 1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what n horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vcrIaituge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
horse In prime condition, Price 20
cents per package,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21

na1ai officers The lattor are proud Of on-
now navy, and intensely deslrous OF mn
Opportunity to show its fighting qualities.
What In tho devil Is tho use Of spending
millions on millions of money in a navy
u we arc never TO have any warfn said a
naval officer tonight, slipping his glass Of
vino ut the club If we don't got a
scrimmago pretty soon, we shall all for
get how to fight. Half cur officers have
never been In an engagement, anyway,
md 1T Is perfect shame we can't have a
chance to win promotions and to gain n
moro thorough familiarity with tho noble
art of fighting"
Tho Office Craze.
was at the state departments tbo Other
day when an office seeker camein. uHercl, J,
he said, "aro my papers I have applied
for an Office which am sure 1 will get boz
cause no one else will want it. 1t IA a lit
Gle consulship which pays only $1,000 q
year, there nre no fees, it is q long distance
nway, fe Will cost man u good part of his
Saiary to get there, and he may never return
because the climate is very bad one.,,
Assistant Secretary Cridlcr smiled. took
tho mans application, marked it ON the
back and tapped his bell. When tho mes
'scnger appeared, in response to the sum
mons, he told him to ask one of the men
IN Che hleroom how many applications
there were in for that consulship. In n
few moments tho messenger returned.
There aro 80 applications for that
office, Mr.. Cridler," he said.
The office hunter who Thought he had N
sure thing whistled, thon swore and asked
to have his papers back and disappeared
from tho Office. "If am going into n
push, he said as no went out tho door.
III go Tor something worth hnvir.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
FOR SALE.

FOR. SAI.E-Stock of groceries and
! fixtures al the pest stand in the north
west section of the city. A bargain can
{ be had. Address. Northwest, care The
Times Office. E -i7a ;T! % 10 1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
letter, sal..Rheum and Eczema

The Intense itching and smarting, Incl.
dent TO these diseases, isinstantly ailayed
by applying Chamberlain Eve and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by il. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples.
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-08
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.
Eighth Meeting to be Held in Merider
 Next Wednesday,.

Eighth Meeting to be Held in Meriden
 Next Wednesday,.
 The eighth annual meeting of the Connecticut board of trade will be held on Wednesday, October il, in the rooms of the Meriden board of trade, at 11:S0 a. m. This meeting promises to be very interesting one, as a number of subjects important to business men and the public generally will be discussed.
 In the order of business, besides the election of officers, are:
 Reports of committees appointed at 1896 meeting-committee on legislation, good roads and taxation of street rail- ways, pollution of streams.
 Consideration of subjects on calendar, as follows: Reports from local boards. As the value of the state board to it's constituent bodies consists largely of the information gained at it's annual meetings regarding the methods and work done by the various local boards of the state, it is especially requested that delegates will report specifically on the work undertaken by their boards for their localities during the year past. Railroad commodations-How best to secure necessary railroad facilities; proposed by the Mystic board of trade.
 Uniform Laws Throughout the Unit ed States-Continued from last meet ing.
 The Coastwise Commerce of Connec- ticut-Resolved That the chamber of l commerce of New Haven refers to the fa 10 nf t,,od 1 discussion the question: What can be done to promote and increaseSthe com merce by water of the ports of the state of Connecticut? This is continued from last meeting.
 1 The seventh annual meeting of the state board was held in Hartford, We'd nesday, October IA, 1896. The meeting ] was called to order by Hon. James D. Dewell of New Havtm, president. May or Preston welcomed the delegates. The boards of trade represented were those of Ansonia, Berlin, Bridgeport, Hart ford. Meriden, New Haven, Southing- ton, Manchester, Norwich, Mystic, Guil- ford and Middletown,
 l The officers of characterization are as 1 follows:
 | President--James D. Dewell. | Vice presidents-William H. Math- I ews, Ansonia; Zalmon GoodseN, Bridge l port; N. Albert Hooker, Berlin; D. s. l Brinsmade, Derby and Shelton; George l s. Davis, Guilford; P H. Woodward, | Hartford; R. o. Cheney, Manchester; l Charles l.. Upham Meriden; J. K. l Bucklyn, Mystic; John Mckinley, New | London: W. A. Aiken, Norwich; E. w. l Twitchell, Southington; N. c. Downs Stamford; Henry Woodward, Middle ] town; T. c. Richards Winsted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-08

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would have it done discreetly and with

would have it done discreetly and with caution.
 r thought it was religionists who at tempt little personal work in rescuing men from the dominion of sin, who adopt the novelties of doctrine. A man of the sea came to him lately, exhibit ing traces of depraved and degraded character. and said, ~ want Gods help" Suppose l had replied, You are son of God;" it would not have met his need. These novelties do not agree with human experience The occupants of the jail are conscious of sin; they need something to meet that fact. Truth, and nothing less, will heal.
 G said, the new theology was not a discovery of Christians who were ac- lively grappling with human sin and eXerting themselves to destroy it. There is no demand for it where sin is and where conviction of sin is. People conscious of disloyalty to God need old fashioned answers to their,soemn dues- tions.
 II has heard it stated by modern thought that Christ is a product of the humanity that is in God; that He had no pre-eXistence before His incar- nation; that he who spoke of Him as taking away the sin of the world, was so saturated with Jewish ideas as to be incapable of telling the truth. And so on.
 K remarked that if the dreamers who are producing new theology would come down to - - and enpa oed in Chris tian word for year, they would find themselves obliged to re-write their books. KENSPECKLE