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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
DOUBLE ROYAL WEDDING.
Ceremony Followed by the Most Unique
Feast of Modern Times.

Ceremony Followed by the Most Unique
Feast of Modern Times.
Max Won Binzer, who served as ~
page at the Berlin court upon the oc-
caSiOn of the double royal wedding in
1877, graphically describes the cercao-
ny and attendant festivities in Tho LII
dies Home Journal. "At II o'clocl; on
the morning Of the 18th Of February.
1877, he writes, 1.-THE day of the we'd
ding, we found ourselves posted again
en- cspalicr down the White hall AS the
royal procession entered the chapel adj
joining Il magnificent chorus intoncd
enc of Mcndclssohn's superb psalms.
The lllustrious group ranged themselves
before the altar, and DR.. Kogcl, court
chaplain, began the impressive ceremo-
ny. AS the wedding rings worc OK
changed heavy artillery doomed forth
the kings salute Of 101 guns. Tho roy
al families exchanged congratulations,
and the cortcgc returned again to the
White hall for Il short reception, and III
O'Clock We We're summoned again for
me great wedding banquet Unquos-
tionably this banquet was tie NOS,
unique of modern times.
Covers for 100 persons were laid OH
tables Arranged III the form of a horse
shoe i'll the Hall of Knights None but
those of princcly blood was to sit at
these tables. The most noble and dis
tlnEuishcd vassals of the emperor We're
TO serve their royal master and his
guests. The Count Won W and nv
self were detailed to Leopold, king of
Belgium. However, we were but links
III Il chain Of notablcs along which the
vi"nds were passed to his majesty Next
the king and Immediately back OF his
chair stood the commander of an entire
army corps; next in the rear stood Il
court chamberlain, to whom we haurod
the various dishes. He in turn passed
them to the general, who personally
served King Leopold. The emperor,
William |, was served by the most pow
crful mobiles of the empire. Count Won
Stolbcrg- Wcrnigerode, grand master of
the hunt, carved the game; Prince Won
Plcss, the grand cup bearer, filed hi.
imperial maicaty's crystal goblet with
the larcst wines of the 'Vutcrland.
But, curiOusly enough. none of the re-
cipicnts OF this remarkable homage
seemed at ease, with the exception Of
III. II. H. the Prince of Wales. who was
evidently much Interested III the Grand
Duchess OF Baden, the lady on his right.
they alone talked and laughed i'll am
unconstrained manner. The wedding
ball followed this remarkable banquet -
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
THINK OF IT! HUNDREDS or
SAMPLE PACKAGES

Of Dir. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills
were given ont mt NanIear Bros. pharm.
acy to applicants in one day, every one Of
whom was willing to give DIR. Hobbs
Pills Il fair test.
The free test called for no restrictions.
Physicians were not barrcd-in Tact, they
were welcome and as still further proof
of this, while the free distribution of
samples ended ut NanLear Bros. pharm-
acy few days since, the Hobbs Remedy
Co., Chicago, ILL.,, upon application Will
even now be glad to furnish free to all
Physicians who have not applied for Il
sufficient quantity of Dr. Hobbs Spar
agus Kidney Pills to make such tests as
i'll their judgment may seem necessary
in fact, the fullest and most searching
investigation is most cordially extended
to physicians, rs we'll as TO the public
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
HOBBS
Generous and Honest
Methods Universally
Admired.
ROANOKE HAS BEEN QUICK
TO APPRECIATE
THE HONEST EFFORTS OF
AN HONEST PHYSICIAN.
Me it Alone, Backed Up By In.
disputable Proof.
The Fair and Open Test of His
Great Medical Discovery
Heartily Approved.
Me it Alone, Backed Up BY In.
disputable Proof.

n few days ago the papers Of Roanoke
gave public notice that DR.. Hobbs, the
well-known specialist in diseasrs of the
Kidneys, had made IL discovery which, if
his claims could be substantiated, would
revolutionizc the treatment of MI kidney
diseases. la order that the public might
be given the benefit of this discovery
without cost, they were not only asked.
but urged, to call at VanLear Bros. of
this city, and get II trial package of Dr.
Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills.
In this way it would enable every one
to form mis- own Judgment as to the value
OF this medicine. Does any sane man or
woman believe for one moment that any
physician would dare to.sso openly chal-
lenge public opinion were he not abso-
lutely certain of his ground Reflect Il
moment and consider this point carefully
The avidity with which people from
all grades OF society, from the elite to the
hunlblest. awaited themselves of DR.
Hobbs offer, affords some startling fig
ures of the great numbers afflicted with
kidney diseases in this section
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

rouEhncSs, cracking and kindred dis!ipilrc-
mcnts. Olive oil, by the way. is 4 very
simple cosmetic, but very good one, used
u little mt II time. 1t smOoths the skin and
softcns il and is not at all unpleasant Ia
apply, since 81 few drops only ere necessary.
These may lie poured upon II bit Of old
linen, with which the face is TO he gently
rubbed. Everybody knows the cleansing
property of alcohol upon the skin. from
which it removes Settings of dust that
soap and water will not torch. Tic objcc-
lion TO its use is that it has a burning,
drying effect If alcohol and olive oil arc
used together, the cleansing power of the
alcohol is retained, but its evil quulitic.
are nulliilcd, and the skin is left cool
Women who suffer from neuralgia should
be very careful about washing tho hair, Sc
Letting fair day for the purpose and re
manning i'll Il warm room until the hair is
dry. If warm water dashed with alcohol
is used instead of soap and water, the
moisture will cvaporatc much more quick
ly. The proportion of alcohol being small,
it does the hair no injury, hut makes il
bright and smooth.
An illustration is given Of street cos
tune of violinc silk. The tabier of the
skirt is defined by two folds Stimulating
redingotc, ornamented with large gold
buttons. The foot of the skirt is faced up
with band of Louis XIII embroidery of
channels silk, the irregularities of the top
of the band being followed by fine gold
cord. Tho bodice is closed by small gold
buttons and adorned with large rcvers and
bolero fronts of embroidery like that on
the skirt There is also point of ON
broidcry extending down the back from
the shoulders The bocro is edged with
gold cord and trimmed with gold buttons.
The sleeves have medieval cuffs of en-
brodcry and short, full cpaulets of violine
velvet. The plastrOn and collar arc like
wise of velvet, the latter being adorned
with embroidery. JUDO CHoLIET.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
What DR.. Hobbs Sparag us Kid
ney Pills Are Designed and
Guaranteed to Do.

They soothe, heal and cure any inflam.
nation OF the kidneys and bladder.
They cure backachc.
They cause the kidneys to filter out of
the blood all poieons and impurities,
whether made in the system or taken in
from the outside.
They render sluggish kidneys active.
They cause the kidneys to cast out the
poison OF rheumatism uric acid, the dis
ease germs of malaria and the grippe.
They cause the kidneys to keep the
blood pure and clean and thus prevent
neural gin, headache, dizziness, nervous
dyspepsia, skin diseases, eruptions,
scales. letters and rashcs
They cause the kidneys to worl: stead
ily and regularly.
They dissolve and cast out brick lust
and phosphate deposits and dissolve
gravel and calculi in both the kidneys
and bladder
They cure Bright's disease
They cause the Kidneys TO rapidly rid
The system OF the poisons of alcoho! and
tobacco.
They yield II clear mind sweet sleep,
steady nerves, active bodies, brimfui Of
the zest and happiness OF living, bright
eyes and rosy cheeks, because they keep
the blood free from the posons and i'm.
purities that would otherwise clog and
irritate it.
Healthy kidneys make pure blood.
Pure blood makes perfect hea TIL.
Perfect life makes life worth living.
Dir. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills do
this all the time.
DR. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills, 80
cents box
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
4 Dom Pedro Cote.

The recent funeral of Nine. Furtatio-
Hcinc, which took place at the chateau
OF Rccquencort, recalled pretty story
OF Il marvellous fctc given few years;
ago III honor of Dom Pedro II Of Brazil.
In September, 1890, the emperor, then
but recently cxflcd, after q reign of 30
years, WAS staying at Versailles, pass
ing the autumn months with his daugh-
ter, the Comtcssc d'Eu. One day, as no
passed before the iron ratings of the
garden of tho castle Rocquencort, he
saw the splendid lighthouses and the mass
i've beds Of flowers Curious to know
who lived there, he said he would much
like to visit the estate. Nine. Furtado-
Hcne hurried to receive him and
showed him round the garden and
through the lighthouses. MADAME, said
Dom Pedro, II see the vegetation of
my country; the trees are the same, and
breathe and smell the same flowers l
owe to you tho first JOY that have felt
since my exile. Thank you, thank You -
Il hope the emperor will feel mt homo
here" said Nine. Hcine. "My doors
Will ever be open to receive your majes-
ty." A week after Dom Pedro returned
and consented TO remain to dinner. The
walls Of the dining room were decorated
with rose leaves Of every color and
formed the imperial arms of Brazil.
The park was Illuminated, and Il SPLEEN
dld concert was given i'll his honor
San Francisco Argonaut.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

The President has called an extra ses
sion of Congress Oh the 10th of this
month to consider such communication
as he may make. That this will refer
chiefly to tariff legislation and financial
matters has already been stated in his in
augural address. ana that he will meet
with no unreasonable opposition from the
ranks Of the silver men there is every
reason to suppose. The people of the
country, regardless of party, desire a re-
turn Of prosperity above everything else
and whatever will tend to promote this
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

The Arkansas legislature refused TO
consider motion to replace temporarily
a portrait of eXPresident Davis with one
Of William Jennings Bryan on the occa.
sion of the proposed visit of the latter to
the capital of that State, and now the
question arises, would extremist in the
makers more for putting up the picture
of the champion OF bimetalism, than they
will for standing by the leader of the late
Confederacy. The member who made the
motion must have been anxious to create
excitement and did not care az to how he
did it, as in any event the action of the
Legislature was certain to call forth an.
favorable comment
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

y French physician has invented a
method by which he says iron can be
given i'll large doses. Hens, he noticed,
have powerful internal organs. They
can digest considerable quantities of
iron and then render it back, through
the albumcn Of their eggs, in form
which is easily digcsted by the weaker
stomach Of mankind So he feed; his
hens with what he calls "a very absorb
emit salt of iron, - mingled with grains
Of wheat, and they lay eggs extremely
rich in iron aIroady digested.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
TOILET HINTS.

Olive Oil ard Alcohol For tho Skin.
Handsome Street Costume.
Many women suffer from chappcd hands
during cold weather, oven when they do
no manual work which would be likely to
cause such II disligurcmcnt Tho trouble
is often brought about by the bad habit of
drying the hands impcrfcctly after wash
ing them. Some sort of fine soap should
be used, and the hands should be wiped on
Il soft towel until they are wholly free
from moisture. y little camphor ice or
even olive oil, we'll rubbed in and followed
by dust of rice powder, will prevent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

President Mckinley is already begin.
ning to show the people of Washington
what he can do in the line of pedestrian
ism. In this respect there is remarka-
BILE difference between him and his prede
cessor. Grover knew the good things of
his life and did not stint himself in the
enjoyment OF them while he occupied the
White House; but had he been more lib
eral in.th use Of his legs rs walker he
might mot now be suffering from the
pangs Of govt and rheumatism.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

While Weyler is conducting n vigorous
campaign in the eastern provinces of
Cuba the insurgents are showing in
creased activity in the neighoorhood of
Havana. They entered the town of
Guines the other night, and after burning
several houses departed with large
amount of groceries, clothing and money.
Like the Irishman's flea, they are gone as
soon as Weyler puts his fingers on them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

General Horace Porter i'll the course
OF recent speech said, Boston is not
Il city, it is IL state of mind "5This dec
larati6n was greeted with laughter by
unthinking New Workers, who failed to
see General Portcr's point. He meant
that rs much mind is found i'll Boston
as i'll an average state. We thank Gen
erai Porter. --Boston Transcript
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
ELECTRIC BITTI:RS.

Electric BittcrS is medicine suited for
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed when the languid. exhausted feel
ing prevails, when the liver is torpid and
sluggish and the need of IL tonic and
Alternative is felt y prompt use of this
medicine has often avcrtcd long and per-
hapS fatal bilious f"vers No medicine
will act more surely in countcractimg
and freeing the system from malaral
poison. Headache, Indigestion, Consti-
patton. Dizziness yield to Electric Bittcrs.
SOC and $l.00 per bottle ut Niassic's phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street Roanoke.
RHEUMATISM QUICKLY CURED.
After having been confined to the house
foi eleven days and paying ont $25 in
doctor bills without benefit, Mr.. Frank
Do!son, of Snult Ste. Marie. Mich, was
cured by one bottle of Chamberlnin's
Pain Balm costing % cents and has not
since been troubled with that complaint
For sale by Ii. c, Barnes, Gle Puts up
Prescriptions
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, was not
re elected after all. The legislature of
that State failed to elect and the gov
error has appointed ex-senator H. W.
Corbett who was in Office from 1866 to
1872. lie is president of n national bank
and strong advocate of the gold stand
ard. This probably winds up the poiti-
cal career of Senator Mitchell.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

most desirable end will receive the hearty
support of all. For five years or more
the American business depression has
borne heavily upon the toilers of the
land, and great indeed will be the man
or party.who succeeds in restoring the
country once again and the ease and com
forts with which it was so generally blest
for many years.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

The Spanish press is very bitter against
General Lee for his course in tho Ruiz
case; but the gallant eX-Confederate can
afford to be indi ferent to what his enc
mics in Spain and Cuba may say since he
IS backed by all of the American people.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
REBEKAH SANITARTNL.

A Private Hospital for the Sick and for
Surgery, i2l Eighth Ave. S. w.
Trained nurses and hospital advan-
tages. Accommodations for both male
and female patients. Consultation hours
for patients and visitors from II to .
O'Clock u. H.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

Palmistry has been practiccd i'll the
cast from time immemorial. The
palmisters claim that several illusions
i'll the book of job indicate acknowledge
of this art.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

Dyspepsia Specialist (irritably) But,
madam, you must chew your food.
What We're Your teeth given you for?
Female Patient (calmly) - They
weren't given TO me. I bought 'cm. -
London Fun.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

IN spite of the wntchfulness of the Gov
ernment several filibustering expeditions
have lately left the ports OF this country
with arms, ammunition and men to aid
the Cuban patriots in their struggles for
freedom; but if the Mckinley administers
ton is rs kindly disposed towards Spain
rs the Cleveland government was, all the
desultory aid that may he sent.from the
United States will be of little avail in
freeing the Queen of the Antilles from the
hated rule of the Spaninrds who now
Cypress the people and desolate the land
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

Some kinds Of wasp honey are OK
tremely poisonous, . few grains causing
4 kind of delirium
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09

Hawaii under the rule of president il
making substantial progress. According
to the report of Minister Damon, the re-
ceipLs for the past year amounted to 81, =
JIj,32 while the expenditures were 81 =
904, 100. y large percentage of the trade
was with the United States, and the only
thing needed TO make the happiness of
the Americans in that country plete is
immediate annexation to this republic
AS there would be no increase in the pub
lie debt of this country and rs everything
points to the eventual ABSORPTION of the
islands by the United States, it does not
seem that there is any necessity for much
longer delay in the process of annexation.
Mexico besides it's manv advantages
must have u climate especially favorable
TO longevity Jesus Cumprehe died mt
Gaudalajaro, in that Republic, the other
day at the remarkable age of one hundred
and ffty-four wears. He was born ut
Nalladolid, Spain, in 1742 and came to
America when he was "a years old Not
withstanding his great age he was in
complete possession of his faculties and
talked of events of the last century rs if
they had occurred It Gently With such
claims TO health and longevity the army
Of invalids in the United States will soon
DE moving down upon the land of the
Aztecs, with the result that all Of the
country will in due time be annexed to
the territory OF Uncle sam.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
FOR SALE At
VAN LEAR BROS, Pharmacists
Salem Ave and jefferson S..
Roanoke, Va.

Dover, \. r., Oct. 81, 1896.
Messrs. Ely Bros. The Balm reached
me safely and IL so short time the effect
is surprising. My son says the first appli-
cation gave decided relief have shelf
filled with "Catarrh Cures Tomorrow
the stove shall receive them and Elys
Cream Balm Will reign supreme. Re.
specially,
MRS. FRANKLIN FREEMAN.
,nCream Balm is kept by all druggists.
Full size SOC Trial size 10 cents. We
mail ii.
ELY BROS, So Warren ST., n. Y. City.
W. X. Andrews II Co. 2l9 Salem ave.
nue., have EXCLUSIVE CONTROL Of
the celebrated Semi hituninouS RED
ASH COAL, THE FINEST CRATE
COAL on THE MARKET
Listen for. their beiled teams
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-09
The Iron Ore Output.

The iron mines Of Cuba, al of which
are located near Santiago, ovcrshadow
i'll Importance all other industries Oh
the eastern end of the island, constitut-
ing the only industry that has matio
amy pretcnsc of standing up against the
shock OF the present insurrcction. The
Juragua and Daiquiri iron companies
tAmcrican), with II combined capital of
@vcr 1000, 600. now operate mines i'll
Wis vicinity and employ from 500 to
!, 400 men, shipping To the United
States from $1,000 to 30, 600 tons of
iron ore per month, the LARGEST portion
of which is used ut Bethlehem. Stcolton,
Sparrow's Point and Pittsburg. The ore
of these mines is among the richest in
the world, yielding from 60 TO 81 per
cent OF puro iron and is very free from
sulphur and phosphorus.
III the Sierra Maestro range are found
numerous deposits of manganese, an ore
Indispensable in the manufacture OF
steel. American capital opened a mine
mt Ponupo and built Il railroad to it,
After shipping one cargo tho mines
were stopped by the Insurgents
Carl SCHoFIELD.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-22
At MRS. sLHuoHTBa'S NOME.

The house OF Mrs w. r. Slaughter was the
scene OF much merriment, Wednesday eve
ming. The ladies were kept In suspense the
early part OF the evening, while the gentle
men were required 10 test their skill with the
needle, each having piece OF work TO per.
form. The ladies soon found they we're not
To be merely lookers-on for the host fur
nished them pretty souvenir spoons with
which TO perform more dificult task. The
gentlemen anxiOusly awaited the result. The
ladeis' prize which was unique hat pin re
ceptacle was awarded 20 Miss Maggie Kelly
The gentlemen's was captured by Mr. A. ].
Slaughter which was n handsome cut glass
bottle Of perfume. Dainty refreshments were
served, after which all felt like proloneing
the iestivitiesof the evening and engaged In
dancing till n late hour.
The hospitality Of Mrs Slaughter Il always
distinctyely enjoyable and In this event
particularly ~, and Will long be remembered
by those present
Among those present were: Mrs. Wayne
y. Ferguson In white brOcaded silk with cnii
ION and ribbon trimmings. Miss Edith Mar
cum, cream SILK null over yellow SILK.
Mrs Lille Wright, white Orgsndy with lace
ana ribbon trimmings. Miss Anna Kelley
pink roman SILK, with lace Trimmings
Miss Lotue Slaughter white China SILK
lace and satin ribbon trimmings
Mrs. l.. .. Vlnson. black MORE silk. cut Jet
trimmings and pink roses.
Mrs Wayne =. Ferguson, cream corded silk
with handsome trimming
Miss Mamie shorlridge, white chiffon over
green silk.
Miss Maggie Kelley, green and blue silk
with lace and ribbon trimmings.
Mrs. Rodgers was handsomely gowned in
black and white silk.
hrs. slaughter, organdy over lavender SILK
with handsome lace hchu.
Thegentlemen, Mcssrs. Wayne - Fergu-
son, r. T.. Kyle,J 4 Slaughter, T. r Mar
cum, Dannie Wright. j. r. shuhiebarger. n
q. Weller, Gordon Hough, Dr.. Langford and
J. %. schwab, wore dress suits.-Ksnova Re
porter.
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CHARLESTON DISTRICT.

CHARLESTON DISTRICT.
j. w. Glover, p. Il.
Charleston-J w Hampton.
West Charleston-Arthur McLane
Charleston Clrcuit-R S Bias.
st Albans-P G Walker.
Buffalo-H 7 Watts.
Fishers Point l. Porter, supply.
Cabell circuit-E Bias, supply.
Hamlin circuit--H l. Smith.
Lincoln Mission-Samuel Graham,
supply.
Barboursville-J NJ Lauck.
Guyandotte-W l. Rud.
Huntington-B f Costing.
Huntlngton-Second-C b Morris.
Bowen-A Given.
Wayne-J III Burns.
Fort Gay-B w Fitch.
Glenwood-D l. Bush.
Ceredo-L p Shearer.
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Stop Nv Panar.

After you get angry and stop
your paper, just poke your finger
INTO water, pull it out, and look at
the hole. Then you will know
how sadly you are missed A man
who thinks paper cannot thrive
without bis support, ought to 90
of and stay awhile. When he
comes back, half his friends will
not know he has gone and the 9th
or half will not care, while the
world at large keeps no account OF
his movement. You will find
thingsyou cannot endorse IN every
paper. The Book Of Books" is
often very PLAIN and hits some
hard raps, but if you were 10 got
mad and burn your Bible. the hum
dreds Of presses would still 90 on
printing 1t. So when you stop your
paper and call the editor names.
the paper will still be published.
and what is more you will read il
on the sly.-Ex.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-22
THEY EL0PED.
Well Known wayne County Couple Married
at lrontou.


Huntington Herald, sept Is.
On Tuesday night Thoma,
Frazier and Miss Cuzzie Wilson.
of Erie, Wayne county, arrived a,
the residence OF Frank Bartram in
Central City, en- route to Ironton,
where they were anxious that they
should become man and wife
Whether their elopement was of
ecessity because of parental obiec.
ton is not known. 1t is presumed
however, they simply wished to
sandwich a little hit OF romance into
the affair, hence acted accordingly
Yesterday morning they were ac.
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Bar.
tram to 1ronton, where they were
married by Rev. George II. Gayer.
of the NJ. L. Church. In the even.
ing they returned TO Central CITY.
where they spent the night, return
ing to Wayne today.