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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

First class restaurant with all furn ish-
inSs Tor sale or rent Apply ut los salem
avenue :. w.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
THEY SELL BARtiAINS.

Pace 81 Bobbitt, the enterprsing real
estate agents, have IA fine list of bargain.
in their new advertisement on the sixth
page of The Times. Give them call and
get bargain.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

Take your watch to Hibarger. He will
treat you right.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR.

Van l.ears Gold Capsules cured his
bad cold. They will cure yours. 81 cents
Il box.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

The beiled teams OF ". X. ANDREWS
co. are ready to deliver you the bes,
luality Of CRUSHED COKE.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

'Fotografs," 80 cents per dozen this
week only. st. Louis Portrait Co
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

l. ART DE LA MODE at jacks ne ws
depot.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

The best ANTHRACITE, EGG STOVE
AND NUT coal for sale by w. X. AN.
DREWS Il CO. ,219 Salem avenue. Look
out FOR the bellcd teams.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
PHONE 2C9

When IN need of anything in the feed line
and your orders will receive prompt at
tenrion. EASTER FEED co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
Phone &c.

PINE, OAK AND HICKORY WOOD
ut 2l9 Salem avenue. w X. ANDREWS
X co
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
ST Hats for Sl,98,

All our HIGH COST LADIES' TRIAIM-
ED HATS. superb and richly trimmed
pattern styles, comprising collection OF
over twenty. and raDgin. In price from a.
10 ST-clearing sale price Tor choice 81 "
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
ROANONKE CHORAL SOCIETY

The Roanoke Choral Society was organ
iZed on Monday evening mt Hotel Roam
oke The officers for the first year are i.
i. Snyder, president; Dr. Downs. secre-
tary, and Robert NJ. Kent, Jr., treasurer.
Herbert Scatchard, of Philadelphia, was
elected musical director
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

LADIES Home Journals now in. Pho
noSraph music with every purchase of lC
cents and over. Jack news depot. II
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

Get one dozen "fotografs' for 10 cents
this week. st. Louis Portrait Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

FOR POCAHONTAS NUT OR LUNfI
COAL GO 70 w. X ANDREWS \
CO., 919 SALEM AVENUE. Their
teams have bells
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
Clearing Wonders in
Millinery Department.

4 price sacrifice OF Hats such "a tho
memory OF Roanokes oldest bargain
seekers have never seen in equal or pre-.
cedent to entire stock OF all tho Hats in
our house-divided into two absolutely
miraculous undercost price lote:
LOT ALL this seasons Ladies' Hats,
comprising almost every shape and almost
every coloring made-kinus that sold mo
10 T5c, choice. bc
LOT 2-All our Ladies' llats-of this
season shapes and styles that sold from
81 10 81, choice. ............ I5c
~! rem aiming stock OF Fancy Feathers
and WiDSs-onered this week: choice sc
All remaining stock OF Ostrich Colored
Tips-o1ercd this week. for choice. l0c
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
THE CESSNA

a New SPRING DERBY
WITH FLAT RIM AND EoI'ND
CROWN.
An UrTo-DATE. SMART
LOOKING HAT. BROWN IN
COLOR
GlLKESON x TAYLOR
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

= Ask for Frank Teller's '.Chicos" 5.cen
cigar ut Van Lear Bros.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

Homemade tafry, all kinds, IL cent
per pound ut j. j. CatogniS.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
Plush and Cloth Capes.

balance OF IS and $40 Pmeh Cspes.. Sass
balance OF 8 . and $40 Plush Capes, 1888
balance of $i5 and $40 Plush Capes. * sS
Balance OF $3.50 Astrakhan Capes. 81 ~
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
S. Hats for Sl.69.

About 50 LADIES' TRIMMED HATS.
representing the prettiest, most stylish
and SWEETEST creations, in the newest
shapes and colorsthat sold from 81 81 10
<5-your pick OF any for only. 800. 81 80
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

Fried Oysters, Stewed Oysters, Broiled
Oysters OH toast, ut Catogni's Rrstau-
rant.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

EXT to going bare
foot for solid com.
fort com es our
Youths and Chill
dren's Shoes. Built
for to. days require
ments. Much value
for little money.
.NOKE SHOE co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

Look out for our big
cut in Millinery. In
fact all Millinery Goods
go just at half price.
Our $40 hats we will
sell at SIS, Etc, and SO
on.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27

All Wool Jersey Gloves in every size,
the quality we sold all season ut 25c; for
l2tc pair.
Ladies' aud Children's All. ~ DOL Mittcns
"A line neat-lookipg quality. for. ... l0c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-27
l7A

w. G. WILLIAMS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Miss Lena Wolf. Merchant.

Miss Lena Wolf. a five year-old Rus
sian girl. Of Division street New York.
is probably the youngest woman merchant
on record. She has been student M the
kindergarten for over year and has de-
veloped quite q taste I'm cutting out sheets
Of colored paper.
She noticed one pattern which she pro
duced was very much like lamp shad
I'm a store i'm the basement of tenement
house where she lives. with the exception
that her own design was much prettier.
She asked her teacher permission TO buy
a few sheets Of paper to take home. Inc
teacher refused TO sell, but told her 20
take home two or three 10 amuse herself
and her brothers and sisters. The little
scholar refused TO accept any present. ana
finally was permitted to buy the paper at
cost price. namely. TWO sncets Tor penny
with this stock she made a lamp shade.
which she sold without much difficulty
for cents. The next day she bought
ten sheets. made five shades. which she
sold during the week for thirty-two cents.
The second week she did business of
IS cents and the week following Of 90
cents. It began 10 interfere with her
studies. as well as her health. and her
mother and teacher put an end 10 tho
Industry. The money she has carefully
put by in a tin savings bank for future
ueo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

yellow instead Of the rich golden color
Ochrc yellow instead OF the rich golden col
or OF the Bumhlebce; and the yellow pol
len baskets on the hind legs of the latter
arc replaced by a brush Of coarse stin
hairs.
THIS insect Is the large carpenter bee ''
and well named she is. too. Tor no human
carpenter could bore neatcr holes, or
ohscl out the wood 10 form a dry and
cosy home better than does this little
creature with no tools save those nature
furnished In the form OF sharp, horny
mandiblcs or jaws After boring the hole
TO the depth Of about an inch. the car
pcntcr bee turns AT right angles 10 the
entracc. and patiently cuts a long tunnel
q foot or more I'm length parallel 10 the
surface Of the wood. The completion Of
this LONG, dry chamber necessitates hard.
unccasng labor for several weeks. and
then the little carpenter combines bust
ness with pleasure by taking frequent
excursions 10 sunny fields and gardens,
TO gather honey and pollen from the
flowers store. From the nectar thus OBJ
tanned she forms a paste which Is packed
closely in the end Of her newly built
house and on II lays a single egg. Next
small chips. made In boring the hole. are
brought and mixing them with a secre-
ton from her mouth. she fastons them
on the side Of the tunnel. working round
and round In a spiral. each turn Of which
reaches nearer the centre; until fnany,
a thin wooden partition is formed. WALL
ing of the egg and its little store OF honey
paste. Against this wall more honey is
packed. another egg laid, partition
built. and the operation continued until
the chamber Is completely filled. The
first egg laid is the first 10 hatch, ana the
tiny white grub comes forth and az onces
commences 10 feast upon the food so prov
identiallv placed within his little chamber.
Finally ne goes 10 sleep. and while nc
slumbors his skin grows hard ana brown
while ridges and protuberances appear
upon IT'S surface. At last the little pupa
bursts omen. and q perfect bee comes
forth. with his shining black head close
Zoo the dafntv waU his mother built. This,
an unmindful OF her toll he imm"di
tears do~r only 10 find his way % free
dom checked by his next younger brother
or sister eth asleep I'm his pupa-case.
After waiting patiently the pupa which
bars his progress matches out into an
other bee. who tears down the wall 10
his own cell 20 find another pupa barring
his way when both are compelled 10
remain by the pupa beyond. Finally the
last bee is Matched and breaking down
the barrier which hides the world Of
flowers and freedom from his view. the
whole brood swarms forth 20 try their
restless. gauzy wings in the bright sun
shine"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
PUr rOURSELFINH ms Place.
what a Horse Would say IL He Conid
Sneak Engllsh.


Don't hitch me 20 an iron post or railing
when the mercury is below Itee@lhs'
1 need the skin on my tongue.
Don't leave me hitched i'm my stan d
night with d big cob right where / must
lie down. 1 am tired and cant select
smooth place.
Don't compel me 10 eat more salt imam
l want by mixing it with my oats
know better than any other animal "o"
much 1 need. o..
Don't think because 1 go free under lne
whip / don't get tired. You "oulu n'o'0
up II under the whip.
Don't think that because | am morse
that iron. weeds. and briars won't hut'
nay feed. ,-.-,.o,,.,
Don't whip me when I get irshteneu
alone the road. or / will expect IL next
time and maybe make trouble.
Don't trot me up HILL FOR ! have 10
carry YOU and the buggy ana mYSel .o'.
Try il Yourself some time. Run UP i''
with big load. ,- zoo
Don't keen my stable very dark ior
when [ 60 out into the light my eyes are
injured. especially If sno" ID u"
ground. ,, g.
Don't say whoa unless YOU mean H.
Teach me 10 stop at that word. III may
check me n the lines break, ana save
runaway and smash up. .,e-
Don't make me drink ice-cola VIZ.
nor put frosty bit I'm my mouth warm urn
the bit by holding it half a minute against
my body. 49,. .,.,...
Don't forget TO file my teeth when they
get Jagged and 7 cannot chew my 1000.
when I get lean It IS sign my te''n
yant filing. ,,..s- 40.
Don't ask me 20 back with bNnds OIL
7 am afraid TO-
Don't run me down a steep hill. Tor
II ANYTHING should give way l might
break your neck.
Don't put on my blind-bridle so that IT
irrtates my eyes. or leave my l'i'i''N
so that Il will be in my eyes
Don't be so careless Of my harness as
10 find a great sore on me before you
want 10 attend 10 IT,
Don't lend me 10 some blockheaa th't
has less sense than / have.
Don't forget the old book that IS n
friend 10 an The oppressed. that saws.
"A mercirul man is merciful TO his BEAST
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

trrrsr.rrr rrlr Nraf -fnfnruIor { Sine
- iDl' d, :. or 90 ir the severe
DI@l. !giie" ,'., 49, tbis eection Mr..
storm W, M 49, 1861 ,drocrr,, Of west Point.
-. W. Mo- ~ lDl'''a's eafi.,,e mn yorir
now near ! hto"h' ""9 7",''iin an M
river Wheh nus c"to, 80
waves Delnb 'A't'uli1i9 it7''
unable TO cing 10 thc Over 'ui i'-
ed boat. and had 10 swim several hundred
yards. Ile reached shore ODD an 'AHdu''
ca condition and is still i'm danger.
4 great deal ~ shipping was overtufn-
ga by the gale. There was "a hail-storm
also but no damage was done 90 Negd,a-
ton.
Next Wednesday has been appointed
as Veterans Day at the Fair of the Tide
water Agricultural and Stock Associa-
ton 10 be held in TappahannOck' Sepiem-
beer 7th sth and 9TH The various camps
will each elect "a young lady sponsor to
Doe present and represent the respective
camps al the reunion The John r.
81 c,,ror Of Wet Point has appoint-
DI III. ~, rr,,i,- 9e s,,oneor 8 large
,n 49, 30 ,,'.t..,,s ,ii atfend
mn - ~, 49, C,,,,, is e,roctino
, lHDg JUui ~. ,,t.t,n,,,,5 ~ c,,,7
tne VI, ioN'1. ll,',c,,,l,., III lerre
-, 10 ~ ' 80 liI ,'e,rrare ,,irl nroh4hIt, Lr
-, ,,,.. .,,r,',,,,li,, .o,,nt-,-
me- il"i ~, ,,. dsh AND er.L Inner will
- "l5 H ttth .-J , ,,,0d ti,re
DE served ON lir lf5,l tl'u - ,''l.
Us aiiu,lP 5t, ..l,,.,Ii,i ,,r.',f,os orJ
aii"l' WIZ '-t.,'' .',' i't.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Mace OF Father Damien. taking Glory
with him; the mere idea Of which, even
minus the wife. would surely have caused
that hero saint and martyr to turn n
his gravel However. when the papers
had all announced his departure Glory
refused 20 20. And so did Johni
Still, n Is very difficult 10 prove a mega
tive: and. doubtless, the rules or our
modern mOnasterics being entirely eclec-
tic. IL would be a possible thing for any
community to elect to live under on.
such as Is described in the text but
even In Bunyan's time asceucism had
had its teeth drawn and its nails pared
and II would have no chance OF surViNai
nj an at the present time IN the Angu-
can Communion. except. as We ma IT,
very decidedly modified by modern ideas.
In IS a pity that Mr.. Caine should nave
sultifed bv inaccuracy-which has tho
effect OF icuorance-wha should nave
been a great book: but 10 81 greater
pitv to attempt 20 destroy vice 10y tdmil-
iarizing innocent readers with ITS iea-
lures. or to present TO thcm. as a cham
pion Of woman. and the modern equiVa-
iont Of Christ. such a weak. futile hys-
tcricaI victim Of Masochism as THE Hon.
and Rev John Storm. ~.
The book is for sale by Geo. NJ. West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
MISS CENTURr Plant.
4 Legendary Episode of Lifo in Conser'


NuiotNs
Many years ago there lived in certain
conservatory little thing na.ned Century
Plant. She was made up CO only two
on tnree stin leaves. ana as the years
PASSED. they grew a little larger, ana
lew more were added, but thai was ALL
Century Plant thought her lie very
duh. shut up there in me dollhouse an
winter. and ia summer. SET in some con-
spicu0us place on the lawn. Inc only
cnange she ever knew Was an occasional
trausplanung 10 a larger Don
So Century Plant began 10 murmur be-
caus. she could never De set INTO the
fresh ground like her winter companions,
Miss Rose Sud, American Beauty Gar
nation PINK. or Sweet Violet. she knew
that she had the same warm rain. and
the same sunshine, but that did not sat
isfy her.
She greved most Of an because sic
had mo- flowers TO show. The Rose FAMILY
every one OF the Pinks. In fact. all her
neichbors. used 20 get sweet. new gowns
very often. and visitors TO me CONSERVE
tory would admire them, ana snu their
fragrance. eXclaiming. "Oh. now iovely.'
or Isn't 10 perfectly beauuiul?'
But when they came 10 her corner tncy
oniy said. oh this Is Century PANT
Has IL ever bloomcd?' And always would
come lilN same aifnNNAs 49, AfNr wv
The years went hy until Century .lant
had grown old. ON long wtn'er evenings
She would sometimes tell her ant friends
of AN the changes that She aG zee. 1L,
fair young girl that had brought the
little plant to her home had grown wrink-
l,d and old and one day n was said that
She was a. and then her visits had ceased
altogether The children that used 10 play
about Century Plant on the lawn had
grown into men and women. ana their
little ones toddled about the box that
held the old plant
And stnl there were no iioHc-s.
Though Century Plant was large ana
stronr. she was very much dWcontented.
ana ala so wish that Mo Ter Nature
would. lust once. give her some hing 10
weqr besiGes her green an1 white.
Finally. one morning strange thing
happened. Tho gardener was bending
over her when ne said BLESS my stars.
there's bud!'
She knew then that her wish was graft
fled ~ last. and the thought OF having
something fine 10 wear made her quite
vain and silly. Notwithstanding ner old
age Gentle whispers went through the
house The Violet brathed. I'm so glad
that Century Plant is going 20 nave sore
blossoms and the Rose answered. 80
am T."
Cur Century Plant felt quite above her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
WHITES ALMtNACS.
Written by Times Boy-Read 1t, Chill
dIgu.


Some hundred or SO years ago there
lived in London q man named Mnte.
who was noted Tor his almanacs IN which
he used 90 predict the daily weather OF
the state for the coming year.
one bright morning IN june he lett
London on horseback TO pay a visit TO
his friends I'm the country and after
stopping for his dinner al AN INN ne called
for his horse, with the intention TO reach
tho place of his destination before sun
set. III you Will take my advice SAID
the hostler. as he was 10 mount his horse.
you will stay for tonight where you are
now, for 1 am sure you Will be over
taken by heavy shower
90. nonsense. nonsense exclaimed the
almanac maker. there is a siXpence for
you. and good afternoon, my honest
fellow"
lie proceeded on his Journey. and sure
enough ne was drenched by pcluns
rain White was struck by the man S
prediction. as he was always intent on
the interest Of his almanac. he returned
back and was received by his hOstler
with "a broad grin.
"Ha, IA. hal We'll sir, you see 1 was
right. wasn't I?'
so you We're my lad. and here is a
crown for YOU. but / give IL 10 YOU on
the condition that YOU tell how did you
know Of this rain?"
"To be sure. sir" replied the man:
"why certainly. the truth is we have
nm almanac at our house called White
Almanac. and this fellow Is such a noto-
rious liar that whenever ne promises us
n fine day we always know that IL Will
turn out 20 the contrary Now. your
honor to-day is the 20th OF June I look
cd in the almanac before ] brought your
honors horse and saw written down
settled fine weather; no rain So /
was enabled 10 put YOU on your guard "
JACOB BlLLIKOPF.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Tom to the Clock.

You pore little clock. sayia' took. tick
took"
The whole long day and night through,
Say. why don't you strike, an men run
down
That's what Ia do + I was you.
you're a. nawful queer little clock,
think;
Your hands have tho funniest way
OF goin' slow while ] study my books
An runin so fast when 1 play.
~ sometimes 7 wake in the night little
clock.
Too fraid to call mother TO sec
, IL the Injuns and things I've been dream
ing about
Are sure-a-nun huntin' fer me.
An Die as stin as a little mouse
A-lstnin' with all my ears
TIL it seems 10 me I've been lying there
Fer purity near fifty years.
" On out Of the dark I hear your voice
A-callin' so clear 10 me,
Now don't YOU be scared, you pore httle
boy.
I'm kccpln' you company"
An nen I'm so glad at you didn't run
down
The way Z told YOU 10 DO.
Cause I go TO sleep sayin' took TICK
took"
Right over again after YOU.
MARY WRIGHT DAVIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Enlnnria socirty.

EMPORTA. VA. September Especial
The Misses Baker gave a delightful enter
tainmcnt 40 their home In North EmDo
ria. i'm honor of their friend Miss Bur
rus Of Fredercksburg
The mandolin and guitar renditions Of
Messrs. Potter and Weaver and the sing
ING Of Miss BuIruss formed "a valuable
contribution 10 the pleasure of the even
ing.
Among those present were the Misses
Mary Turner and Edna Woodruff. Per.
son. of Southampton. and Miss Fannie
Ncwsome and Messrs. n. W. Hall, H.
PeytOn Turner. T.. T.. Goodwin. a. NJ
Potter. w G. Weaver. p. Bailey. Peter
Jones Sam Lee. ira Lee w. w. Robert
son. Vance Harding. and Willie Harding
Mrs. James S. Newell has returned from
Allegheny Springs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
FOR The LADS And LASSlES.
Facts and PanCieS 10 Interest and I'm.
prove Young Minds.
PUZZLES AND PRIZES FOR SEPTEMBER
A Legendary Episode Of Life in aConserVa.
whites Almanacs-TheC Carr
pentcr Bee aud Other
Matters.


NORA G.. FRENCH. Station a, Clty,
sefe "A 6rizc Tor one OF inc TWO pfctuea'
MIXED PICTURES. Whcw. But hers was
! bcauty-au English huuung-scene mace
up OF about twenty different chpplhks
tfon other pictures. Just think OF IT,
In The foreground are toe men in hunting
costume and the dogs-thc bdcNsIouHu ~
. bcqutiful stretch OF hil country, and
Nora made up the whole tning with rag
mcnts What clever girl she rs. She
pald vs. a visit the other day Dut Sho
didn't knO~ then thdt she hdo Won d
prize. .-,,.,. .,,ot
SUE NJ. TODD. 400 north Twelfth stree.
sent the otncT 'pretticst picture ana
between YOU and us IFS "a wonderful piece
of work so we think Sue must nave -
prize TOO. We havn.t the heart 10 Keep
al back.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
Watch Him and SEQ IL This Is No

watch Him ana SEQ ~ This Is Not
So.
"Some Common Bees and How They
live" IS the title of an article by A. Hyatt
Verriu in August st. Nicholas" The
writer says:
'If you will look carefully along the
under side of the ledge on any old board
fence. YOU will probably be rewarded by
finding one or more round holes about
half am inch I'm diameter. ana as true ana
smooth as though bored with an auger
BY placing your ear close 10 the wood you
may often hear a low. buzzing sound is
suing from within. If you are patient
and will watch the hole for a short time
or strike the wood I'm its vicinity a sharp
blow. a large black and yellow insect VIII
come tumblng forth. and fly buzzing
away. "A Bumblebee" you exclaim
What was he doing in there?' But
nevertheless, you are mistaken; for al
though In general appearance she certain
~ does resemble our Bumblebee friends
yet should you compare the two. you
would find them quite different. In our
new acquaintance the stripes arc pale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Via Chesapeake and Ohio 70 the Sci
side.

On Monday, September 9Th the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway will run an eX-
cursion from Richmond 20 Norfolk. via
Newport News and 90 Ola Point. ONE
DOLLAR TO EITHER Tor tho round
trip.
Ia Connection herewith. special rates
have been arranged from Norfolk 20 Nir-
ginia Beach and return. SD cents and Old
Point 10 Ocean View and return. 10 cents.
Leave Sixteenth and Broad street station
$50 A. NJ Great sport at Virginia
Beach. Ocean View and Buck Roe Beach.
Ancient order Hibernians sports at
Ocean View.
Returning. leave Virginia Beach Z. NJ.
Norfolk. via Chesapeake and ohio steam
err Louise. Il. NJ. Ocean View. via Will
oughby Spit. 7:l5 T. NJ, and leave old
Point $50 T. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
THE POST-OFFICE CLERKS
10 MEET IN Annual SESSION ~
BALTIMORE TO,NORRO
a Bill to Regulate the Salaries and Hours
of Duty of the Clerks to be Considered.
The Richmond Branch.

The eighth annual convention of the
National Association OF postofice Clerks
will assemble in the city of Baltimore
tomorrow.
Mr.. Benz Parkhurst. of Washington.
D. c.. President Of the Association. VIII
call the meeting 90 order at r. o'clock ~.
and announce the temporary organization
After the appointment of the usual com-
mittees the convention VIII Doc ncrma-
ncnuy organized and ready for business.
Most Of the delegates have secured
quarters az tho Carrollton Hotel. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05
The Boy in Front.

The master was asking qucstions-mas-
ters are apt to ask questions, and they
sometimes receive curious answers. The
question was as follows:
Now, boys. how many months have
twenty-eight days?'
"All of them, sir" replied boy Ia the
front.