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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Hon L. J. Fenton's bill to modify the
Civil Service law will meet with the
hearty approval of the people, his dis.
trict and the State OF Ohio. There are
hundreds of applicants for positions at
Washington and elsewhere who are held
off by the rules interpreted by Grover
Cleveland. 1t is Mr.. FeIton's plan to
open the places TO competent men, and
give the Republicans chance for the
rewards that they are justly entitled to.
Mr.. Fenton will push the bill and ex.
poets to see it passed by.a good majority.
Wfst Union Scion
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
The swi.. "Register Cheese"

In the "cheese regions" of Switzer-
land it is the custom to present to a
newly married couple register
cheese" On this cheese the whole his
tory of the family is carved. such as
births, marriages, deaths and other in
cidents which it may be desired to make
matters of record. Some of these old
Swiss family cheese records are said
to date back to the middle of the sew
enteenth century. At the agricultural
fair annually held at Gressenay great
many cheese records have been exhib-
tied which were known to be from $50
to 200 years old. The Oldest that has
yet been displayed belongs to country
squire living near Gressenay, who shows
his family record carved on cheese made
in 166O.-N. Y. Tribune.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Mrs. HELEN Hay, daughter of Colonel
John Hay, Ambassador of the United
States to the Court of St. James, will
contribute to the May Century sonnet
entitled "Days to Come" General Horace
Porter, the new Ambassador to France,
will continue his Campaign With
Grant" his special topics being Grants
equanimnity and his treatment of his
generals, together with minute account
af Grants experiences in the field at the
time of the explosion OF the Petersburg
mine.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

A sea captain and lawyer lived next
door to each other. One very windy
night the lawyer was reading a book
in his study when a terrific crash up
stairs startled him. Upon Investigation
he found that a chimney had hurled it.
self through his roof, doing consider
able damage. He discovered it was
the sea captains chimney. Hastening
down to his library. he pulled out his
law books and hunted up similar cases.
devising and scheming how he could
secure satisfaction from the detestable
captain. While thus engaged, note ar
rived from his enemy that read a. fol
lows: "Sir: II you don't return those
bricks at once, I viii put the mstter In
the hands Of the lsw."--San Francisco
Aryonaut.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

At the election in Hudson, Michigan,
city of about 5000 inhabitsnts, a vo.
ting machine was used. As a result
the returns were footed up and in the
hands of the telegraph operator for trans.
mission inside of six minutes after the
polls closed. Under the old method the
counting would have continued for hours
and the chances for mistakes would
have been materially increased The
machine appears to be practicable and
its use is likely to become general.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
India,a Giant Beea.

Beekeepers are interested in the pro-
posal that species Of giant bee, in
habiting India, be introduced into the
southern United States for the sake of
the large quantity of wax which 1t
forms. The demand for beeswax for use
On the arts is satd to have largely in
creased Of late. The bees referred to
fasten their combs on the under side OF
the limbs Of trees. or upon overhanging
rocks. Attempts to import them have
not thus far succeeded.-Youth's CouS.
psnion.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt.rheun,, and Other
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
permanently cured by it. It is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem,
edy for sore nipples; chaPped hands, chill
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are just what horse needs when in bad condi
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
Sold by Garrett & Avres.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE,
An Ignorance That Was Not Alto
gether Blissfu1.

gether Blissful.
Some weeks ago story was circu-
lated In Harrisburg that there would
be visible in the western sky soon after
sunset brilliant light, which was
nothing less wonderful, the rumor
told, than huge electric spark which
some scientists were sending up night
ly over Pittsburgh.
The story spread rapidly, and when
evening came the streets were filled
with credulous people who gazed with
amazement at the brilliant orb, which,
true to report. shone out bright and
clear. The newspapers of Harrisburg
commented on the occurrence the fol-
lowing day and told the people that the
story of the electric light was fake,
and that the ball of fire was simply the
planet Venus. which had been shining
there at corresponding seasons for ages
and would doubtless continue TO illum-
mate that part CT the heavens until the
world should be no more.
The Harrisburg people perceived
that they had been duped and were
ashamed at their display of ignorance.
But week later the same story was
spread in the town of West Chester,
and the usually intelligent people of
that borough went through the same
performance of admiring the wonder
full electric light. The newspapers again
assumed the role of instructors in as
tronomy. and Venus was for the Sec
ond time given proper credit for the
m az Tp,,t
will not down. and the other day the
good people of Lancaster. having
heard the story. went out after
sunset and beheld with amazement the
glowing orb that had already brought
so much fame TO the scientists of Pitts
burgh. There are some doubling
Thomases, however. among the Lancas-
trians, and the story was not accepted
universally. A pilgrimage was made to
the observatory on the grounds of
Franklin and Marshall college. and
there a glance through the telescope
d.ssipated at once all belief in the story
that. singularly enough. had found
lcdgment in the mill i1s of the people in
three distinct localities.
Where the display of ignorance may
break out next is problematical. Per-
haps the delusion is at an end. But
all this should point the lesson that the
facts of the world in which we live
are not taught plainly and intelligently
enough in the schools. and the habit of
observation is scarcely taught at all.
If children in the schools were given
some rudimentary instruction in as
tronomy. or at least had their atten-
tion drawn to the wonders of the heav-
ems, there would be no such displays
of ignorance as have broken out in this
state. and the people would have far
better chance to enjoy the world. be-
cause they appreciate some of its
many beauties.-Philadelp Times.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

a3Secretary Gage cherishes a telegram
of one word from San Francisco for which
he paid S. when he was visiting Florida
years ago The word was "yes," and
came in answer to a proposal by mail,
with request that the lady telegraph
her reply.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
The Plas.ue Ytrua.

Such scientific authorities in England
as Lord Lister and Prof. Frankland
speak with approval Of DR.. Yersin's
aDti-toxin for the plague. They are con-
vinced that he has discovered the true
virus of the disease, and that his method
Of prevention and cure by vaccination
- ehective.-Youth's Companion.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Thirty years is long time to fight 80
painful trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell, of Unionville, Pa, struggled
that long before he tried DeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve, which quickly and perma.
nently cured him. Itis sequally effective
in eczema and all skin affections. w.
r. Smith & Co., Druggists,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

PERsoNAL-The gentleman who annoy.
ed the congregation last Sunday by con-
tinually coughing will find instant relief
by using One Minute Cough Cure,
speedy and harmless remedy for throat
and lung troubles. w. R. Smith & Co.,
Druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Not only acute lung troubles, which
may prove fatal in few days, but old
chronic coughs and throat troubles may
receive immediate relief and be perma.
nently cured by One Minute Cough Cure.
w. R. Smith & Co., Druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Unconditional surrender is the only
terms those famous little pills known as
DeWitt'a Little Early Risers will make
with constipation, sick headache and
stomach troubles. w. r. Smith, & Co.,
d. ugglsts
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Group and whooping cough are child.
hoods terrors; but like pneumonia, ,bron.
chitis, and other throat and lung troubles,
can be quickly cured by using One
Minute Cough Cure. w. R. Smith &
Co., Druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
Cheap Excursions Via HilisbOrO r. II

On Feby. lst and I'd, Is, l6th-Msrch
lst and I'd, IS, l6th-April 5th and 9th,
10, 2Oth-Mayi3d and 4th, II, 18th. The
Hillsboro R. R. Co., will have on sale
excursion tickets to points South, East
West, and Southwest. permitting liberal
stop overs for inspection of lands. Ad
dress, Fred B. McKeehan, Agt, Hills
boro, o.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
Lady Barraster.

Lauy barraSters
Sundays Commercial Tribune contains
a picture of Mrs. Edna Rouse, the lady
attorney at Winchester, and the follow.
ing biography:
For the first time in it's history Adams
County enjoys the distinction of being
the home of woman attorney in the
person of Mrs. Edna Rouse, who with
her husband, Dr. 6 E. Rouse, removed
to this city nearly two months ago. She
is the only woman actively engaged in
the practice of law in Southern Ohio.
Mrs. Edna Gray Rouse is a native of
Highland County, o., having been born
and reared on her father g farm, one and
a half mile north of the village of Fair.
fax, and is now in her twenty. fifth year.
At the age of six years she became a
pupil in the District School, remaining
there until she commenced the study OF
law, and made rapid progress both in
school and law studies.
On May 30, 1890 she made her first
public oration, that being memorial ad.
dress to the soldiers and members of
Thomos Nolan Post, G. A. R. She stud
died law in the Office of H. D. Davis
now Mayor of Hillsboro, and in October,
1892, entered the senior class of the Gin.
cinnati Law School, from which she
graduated and received her diploma May
O,1S93, Miss Nellie G. Robinson, now
in New York, and herself being the first
women to graduate from that school.
On June l, of the same year, Mrs. Rouse
was admitted to the bar, passing the ex.
aminatian at Columbus with high honors
On September she commenced the
practice of law in Hillsboro.
During the campaign of 1898 she was
candidate for the office of Prosecuting
Attorney, and was nominated by Pro
nib'tionist at their convention in Hills.
boro, August 26. She made her first
speech of the campaign on October 12
and occupied the platform with ex.
Goovernor st.John, Of Kansas. she also
made political speeches at nearly every
town in Highland County, and was
greeted by a large and attentive audiences
although in many instances she discov-
cred that she was the only Prohibitionist
present. Her Republican and Demo.
traffic opponents were both old bechelors.
At the election she was defeated although
she ran ahead of her ticket and received
twice as many votes as the head of the
ticket.
Mrs. Rouse's first case was bfore
Squire F. A. Tener, her former school
teacher, the trial being a case of forcible
detention of property. which was decid.
ed in favor of her client. Her first ap.
pearance in the Common Pleas Court
was on divorce case in which she was
successful. Since that time she has
many similar cases and has thus far been
successful in each and every one. Mrs.
Rouse never refused case either civil
or criminal and her profession has been
an unusually successful one. She was
married October 4, 1894, to DR.. G. E.
Rouse, of Hartford, Conn.,, with whom
she became acquainted while poth were
students in Cincinnati, and one child is
the fruit of their marriage. Since their
removal here Mrs Rouse has had two
cases in court, both of which were de.
cied in favor OF her clients.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29
FlashliEht tn.

Advice is one of the unpleasant small
er vices that the truly good forget to
condemn.
Don't persist il error-after you're
found out; and don't be found out If
you can avoid it by persisting in it.
Paste this in your hat: The easiest
way TO become immortal is to be the
first to say what is self-eyident.
The average man feels complimented
when you call him bad in laughing
sort of way.
In taking the chances, first look out
that they are not against you.
A lightning calculator-the weather
prophet.
A man is known by the umbrella he
keeps.
Money talks occasionally, but there
are times when it is deaf and dumb
The Jester.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Judge-How is it that at your prelim.
mary examination you pleaded not
guilty and now you plead guilty?
Prisoner-I've seen the young lawyer
your honor named to defend me.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Uncle-What led you to contract such
heavy debts during my illness?
Nephew-Well, er-you were in pref
ty bad way, you must admit.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-04-29

Mrs Benham-Henry, this parrot talks
all the time.
Mr.. Benham-That's right, get Jealous
of poor little bird!
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
"LITTLE JACK HORNEk."

James b. Mackie, the clever young
comedian who has scored such II great
success as "Billy Crimes in "Grimes'
Cellar Door" for the past four seasons,
will give performance of the musical
farce comedy, Little JACK Horner," mt
the Academy of Music on next Friday
night, October s. Mr.. Mackie is we'll and
favorably remembered for his clever work
ms "Grimesey, Me Boy" in ga Bunch of
Keys" which part he played successfully
for four seasons, but his present work is
by lar the best he has ever done, and
firmly establishes him an original come
dian OF many accomplishments.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
MISS CAMDEN

Having reopened her dressmaking
rooms for the fall and winter season, is
prepared to do work in the most fashion
able style Mt reasonable prices. "Satis
faction guaranteed" a continuance OF
the patronage of the ladies OF Roanoke
respectfully solicited. Gail at "a Camp
hell street s. W., over Rosenbaum Bros
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
HIS AKIN BROKEN.

While Charley Bee xner and j. Y. Bob.
bitt were driving along Henry street yes
terday afternoon man on bicycle ran
into The horse ard frightened him so that
he wheeled suddenly around throwing
the occupants of the buggy out and
dashed down Henry street towards Sa-
lem avenue On reaching the corner of
Salem avenue and Henry street, in at
tempting to turn the corner, the horse
ran into telephone pole, skinning him.
self up very, badly and smashing the
buggy up. Mr.. Bobbitt escaped with a
few scratches and bruises, but Mr. Beck
ner was so unfortunate as to have his
right arm broken at the wrist and his'face
very badly lacerated, besides innumera.
Bile bruises on different parts of his anat-
omy. According to the statement of
those who SAW the unfortunate affair it
was entirely the fault of the bicyclist,
as he had plenty of room in which to
tnrn ont of the way, but seemed bent on
trying to ride under the horse. He was
fortunate enough to escape unhurt.
Physicians were called and Mr. Beckner's
injuries were attended to and the broken
bones set Last night he was resting as
comfortably as could be expected.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
RAYMOND EXCURSION.

y Raymond Whitcomb excursion of
Eastern people passed through Roanoke
yesterday en- route to Nashville. This
company will run five excursions this
month to the Tennessee centennial. Ray
mond and Whitcomb Company are ia
nous 'or their excursions, as every year
number of train loads of pleasure seek
crS are taken South
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
READY FOR FOOTBALL.

Or, Saturday the thump of the pigskin
will again be heard ut Athletic Park
when the football team from Allegheny
Institute will line up against the team
from Bellevue High -.School All lovers
of the game should go out and cheer ssthe
blue and crimson of AlleR hany on to vic
tory. A good game is expected, as the
teams are very evenly mutched.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
HOW HE WAS CAUGHT.
Elmer ID. Atchinson, Who Shot Detectiye
Brown, is Now in Irons.

oroWn, Is Now In Irons.
Elmer Ii. Atkinson, who recently shot
Detective Brown at Narrows, and who
was arrested at Middieboro. Kentucky,
is a native CT Kansas. He comes from a
goof fa'ily and has an uncle who is an
officer In the United States army. AS
soon as relts apd Brown were shot w. G.
Baldwin, chief of the, detective agency,
sent circulars describing the men who
did the shooting and wrote to several
cities IN which Atchinson had relatives,
among them Middleboro, Kentucky. On
Friday night after the shooting Atchin-
son escaped on II freight train and went
to Tip Top, in Tazewell county, where he
laid in the brush all day Saturday, aud
night coming on he left. for Tazewell and
spent Sunday in the mountains. On
Sunday night he rode II freight train to
Norton and then walked to Big Stone
Gap, arriving there Monday night. On
Tuesday night he left for Mfddleboro, ar
irving there on Wednesday morning and
was arrested by three officers on his ar
rival. The kentucky officers wired the
Baldwin Detective Agency to know how
mnch reward they would give for his
capture, to which they replied, $50 and
all expenses. The Middleboro officers
wired shat they would not give up the
prisoner for less than 500 and all ex-
penseS. They brought the prisoner over
the Virginia line at Norton, where they
met Detective Baldwin and he served
Virginia warrant on Atchinson and then
rendered the Kentuckians check for $50.
OF course they kicked, but kicking
was all. The man was on Virginia soil
and rather than get nothing and lose
their man too, they concluded to ac-
cept it.
Atchinson was brought to Pearisburp
on Saturday and taken before Justice Of
the Peace j. p. Snyder. He sent for the
commonwealth attorney and asked to
be allowed to make statement He
admitted having shot Brown and said he
did it without provocation of any kind
and requested that they be allowed to
plead guilty and accept three years in
the penitentiary. The case will come up
in the Giles county court next Tuesday.
Atchinson is now in Jail ina irons and
chained to the floor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
THE HORSE FELL.

Quite little excitement was caused
Sunday morning in front-of St Johns
Church by n horse and buggy belonging
to j. G. Rawn. The driver was bringing
the buggy to the frort door when the
horse slipped on the crossing and FELL
becoming somewhat entangled in the
harness. After making desperate efforts
to get away he wds finally quieted by the
driver and some bystanders before any
serious damage was done.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.

~ number of delegates 10 the State
convention of the Christian Church,
which convenes in Lynchburg to day,
passed through the city yesterday. Col.
j. Rush Miller, of Pulaski, was among
the delegates. The convention will last
three days ana Col. Cary, of Richmond
will preside. There are $50 churches in
the State, and nearly all of them will he
represented at the convention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
LADIES INVITED.

Ladies are invited to inspect our extern
sive line of carpets and mattings before
making their fall purchases. Largest
assortmeuts in the city. Buy the ''Won-
der" stove. OVERSTREET s. THUR
MAN, Phone 403.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
SOME LOCAL NEWS

THE ROANOKE CITY MANTL e
WORKS make ii speciality ut this season
of the year of repairing old CRATES, or
building new ones. They have expert
enced men who thoroughly understand
that class of work. Call and see them
j. II. MARSTELLER,
Proprietor, No. 81 f. Campbell avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
HAPPINESS AND FREEDOM

From illness will reign in your house.
hold if you prepare for the seasons
changes with the proper medicine Wen
sell it 10 you. AS to filling prescriptions,
confidence in the dispenser is what YOU
must rely upon. VAN LEAR BROS,
graduates in pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
WOOD! wooD!! wooDN,

For PINE or OAK wool-by the CORD
or by the LOAD-prepared for COOKING
STOVES or in BLOCKS FOR HEAT
ING STOVES, 90 to w. X. ANDREWS
Il Co, 2l0 Salem avenue. Their belled
teams are ALWAYS ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
ALL A MISTAKE.

It's all mistake. ] A. Hoover, "Tke
Feed Man." has sold his stock down very
close, owing to rush of business for "a
few days, but informs us that he has
plenty more feed rolling which will
arrive this week. He only keeps feed to
sell. Call on him
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
FOR TEN DAYS

We are Offering special rates on rail
road tickets to all principal points s. B.
PACE Il CO, Ticket Brokers, 10 Jeffer
son street,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
FOR SALE.

Good two. story house, rents for Sl93,
price only $3.50.
Nice inside property, good dwelling, s
room rooms in first rate repair, rents for
$3.50, price only 1880.
Two desirable Belmont lots, 1855 for
the two.
Two others, little better, for 5000, on
easy payments.
One of the most desirable residences in
the southwest, Cor 81, 100.
Great bargain in a business corner.
Large farm for rent.
STOCK CT mel chandsc for sale or ex-
change.
a beautiful Roanoke river farm, conve-
niently located. fine land, at low price.
Wanted-A.list OF all your property for
sale. for rent or for exchange.
Call and examine property and prices.
j. l.. WINGF1ELD,
Real Estate Broker, ground floor Terry
building
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05

LOST Mrs. j. d. Shunebarger lost II
lady's gold watch and fob chain between
Melrose avenue and Fourth avenue H. w.
Liberal reward If left mt c. II. Beard $
grocery, corner of Twelfth street and
Fourth avenue n. w. No questions
asked.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05

q Get Conti's CASTLE Soap
! ! !; !: !: !
d. and you will get the best
NN made. 1t is the genuine i'm
~ M ported, and while it costs us
@ more money than any other
VI brand, 1t costs you no more.
In cakes and bars at Massie's
Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
JUST TAKE A PEEP

Into Bonner's restaurant when you pass
It is certainly n thing of beauty since
ne made improvements. His tables are
laden with everything that one wants to
eat. Anything you order will be filled
with dispatch by his accommodating
corps of walters You should see is place.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05
THE GREATEST oFEER

ASe7S5v ever made: Special "a" and
M "B" Clevelands at $40. we are
GA selling them as fast as we can get
them Come in and see them
~ Sold on installments.
ROANOKE CYCLE co,
los Salem avenue S. W.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-05

THE BELLED TEAMS ARE STILL
RUNNING. w. X. ANDREWS Il CO,
the OLDEST FIRM OF COAL AND
WOOD. DEALERS in the city, are AT
THE OLD STAND, 219 Salem avenue.
ready to serve you on short notice.