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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
ALL READY TO GO.
Many Roanokers Will Take Advantage Of
the Excursion.

Many Roanokers Will Take Advantage Of
the Excursion.
OF all the excursions of,the season, the
1. .. o. f. excursion which will leave
the Union depot .at $40 o'clock this
morning for Norfolk will perhaps be- the
most popular and most largely patronized
of any. The weather being all that the
most fastidious might desire and the sea.
son the most propitious of. any during
the entire year for visit to the seashore,
hundreds OF people have signified their
intention Of taking advantage OF the un.
heard-of cheap rate offered by the COM
mittee in charge Of the excursion and
spend two days at VirgiDia's popular
seashore resort.
The comlnfttee has secured seven cars
for the occasion, and it is believed that
there will be no room to spare from the
number of tickets already sold. If nec
essary another car can be secured for the
occasion.
The committee in charge is composed
of G. w. c. Woolwine, a. Benping, G. H.
Gray, Charles D. and Henry Neal,
all OF whom are we'll known to the
people of Roanoke and vicinity. The
bare fact that these gentlemen have the
matter in charge Is sufficient to assure
those who attend that the trip will be en-
tirely devoid OF rowdyism or anything
other than most desira BILE trip in every
respect. A great many ladies are going
to seize this opportunity to visit tine East
ern shore of the State; beside it is trip
that no ladies will regret taking, as their
interest will be looked after with the
| greatest Of care by the committee and
other members OF the order, many of
whom will be accompanied by their wives
| and daughters.
| 1t is understood that number of bust.
ness men who are going to Washington,
Baltimore and Philadelphia, will take
advantage of the excursion rate and 90
by way Of Norfolk.
The eXcursionists will have two whole
days and nights in the city by the sea
just long enough to take in all the points
of interest including Hampton Roads,
Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, etc. The
train will leave Norfolk on the return on
Friday evening, arriving here early Satur-
day morning. The committee were busy
last night perfecting every detail for II
pleasant trip and it is predicted by all
who are interested that the whole affair
will be most pleasant incident to all
who participate
w. C. II. U. --->.-.
The Stuart w. c. II. U. will hold IA
called meeting this afternoon at $3.50
| o'clock at their room on Fourth street s.
G. All members requested to attend.
WHY JACK AND JILL FELL DOWN
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch pail of water
To quench a fire in papa's store
A thing they hadn't oughter.
For papa was so we'll insured
He didn't want the water
He knocked poor Jack and Jill right
down
l And collected shortly arter.
Jack and Jills father carried insurance
in companies represented by LANIER
GRAY, Real Estate, Rental and Insul
ance agent, No. ia Campbell avenue w.
therefore he knew he would get his
money.
Breakfast, 90 CENTS dinner, % cents
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets) "A. j.
Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
e5 HOUSES WANTED

to supply applications now in hand to
rent; we'll located. Call and list your
property ut once.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

II AWRENCE 8. DAVIS, Fire, Life and Acct
IL dent II surance, No. Campbuli avenue ".
avanoke, Va.
North British and Mercantile. or London.
Philadelphia Underwriters, OF Philadelphia.
Phoenix. of London.
Scottish U nion and National, OF Edinburgh.
Norwich Untou. of England.
Commercial Union, OF London
New York Underwriters', of New York
Lion Fire. of London.
Mutual Life Insurance Co., OF New York.
Standard Accident, OF Michigan.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
EASY on POOR PEOPLE.

EAO1 YIN COOR PEOPLE.
AND OUR SHOES are easy on tender
feet. Come to me when you want shoes
and be satisfied with your purchase
Goods bought from me are never the
cause of a kick. BACHRACH, Salem
avenue and Jefferson street; two stores.
Live Crabs, Soft Shell Crabs, Deviled
Crabs, Hard Crabs, Grab Meat, CT" ms,
Baking and Pan Fish, just received at
CATOGNI'S RESTAURANT.
Our Promise
-To CLOTHING BUYERS: HIGHEST
QUALITIES, PERFECT FITS, LOWEST
--PRICES.
BROTHERHOOD MERCANTILE CO.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23

The Stuart w. C. II. U. will hold u.
called meeting this afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock at their room on Fourth street s.
@. All members requested to attend.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-23
WHY JACK AND JILL FELL DOWN.

Jack and Jill's father carried insurance
in companies represented by LANIER
GRAY, Real Estate, Rental and Insul>
ance agent, No. ia Campbell avenue w. !;
therefore he knew he would get his
money
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

Perks, however, was a smart man, and
he managed, in the end, TO engineer
his scheme. He was-it may be added
-proyidentially assisted in this matter
by the vicar himself. just at the right
minute (from Perks standpoint) the
reverend gentleman had complained 10
Grocer Hobb about the quality of the
bacon supplied him, and had. indeed,
sent back half side as unfit TO eat.
Something OF the same sort happened
in reference 20 Shanks, the butcher.
Shanks had sirloin returned TO him,
on the ground OF It's being cow-beef.
Ii was cow-beef. But Shanl1s had sold
IL for ox-beef, and he felt IL an unwar-
rantable insult 60 have his word thus
questioned.
Butcher Shanks was not logical; nor
was Grocer Hobb. And each was led
by his dislike for the vicar to believe
that the vicar himself had purposely
insultcd him. Perlks rejoiced 60 find
while the iron was hot. He unfoldcd TO
them his pretty little scheme for giving
the vicar beans. II they, and the other
tradesmen in the place. TO whom the
vicar owed bills, would combine and
hand him their accounts TO collect. he
would soon read his reverence lesson.
He would teach him 10 be careful how
he insultcd honest tradesmcn.
Grocer Hobb and Butcher Shanks
liked the idea of the vicar being taught
that lesson. But they made II ''sinc
qua non" that IL they did this thing the
other creditors of the vicar in Whin-
field should do likewise.
Perks undertook TO see the other
creditors, and, II possible, TO secure
their compliance. lie saw them; lc
talked 20 them in his most insinuating
way; he worked upon their unqualified
hatred for the vicar The end OF il was
that the solicitor was instructed to coll
lcct the seven largest accounts owed b.
the vicar in the place. Th-0 amounted
jointly 60 about 200 pounds
IL was then the end OF the first week
in February, and Perks intention was
that the vicar should receive his agree
able communication on the morning OF
Valentines day. Perks had a tolerable
notion Of effect; and he considered that
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

started in the valley il would keep on
growing there andnot go To the expense
of running long root to. the top of the
hill.
The people who live at Lusk have dis
cussed the matter a good deal, but 1t
was not until recently that they discov-
cred the real reason for the strange APP
pearance of the tree. a botanist came
along and it was all as plain as daylight
TO him.
why" he said; that ledge was once
covered with thick layer Of good soil.
At that time. probably a good many
years ago, the tree started. Then the
winds and the water began TO wash the
soil away, and the root had TO go deeper
and deeper down the ravine in order
to get food. And az last il has reached
the great length of 45 feet, and IL may
grow even longer N the soil continues
10 wash ay."-Chicago Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
4 DON'T WANT TO.

There's a lazy little sprite. that takes Sc
preme delight
In spelling children's faces Deary mel
Such tiresome. tiresome elf. I've wished
often to myself
He was out Of sight forever at the bottom
or the seal
Just look at Freddy's lips whea asked TO
pick up chips,
Or rock his little sister. baby Grace.
81 don't want TO" chats HIS nAne) be-
gins his little game,
And you'd hardly know twas Fseddy's
pretty face.
How quick his ugly mask. though twas an
easy task.
Slipped DER little Ellcn's face to-day.
When mamma kindly said: Please. da sgh-
ter. bring my thread.
Twill take you but a moment from your
play"
II don't want to-" There ne goes. whln-
inc always through his nose,
Spelling all the lovely faces. Deary met
The smiles he puts to rout. and the dim
pies, I've no doubt,
II they were drops of water would AL
most iii the seal
Julia A. Williams. in Farm, Field and
Eiresido
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

the vicar, being well OFT, might, if he
chose, make his only daughter a good
allowance. But whether he would do
SO, or would even countenance the en-
gagement at all, was decidedly doubt
full matter; though Frank believed that
IL he could manage 20 catch his rever-
ence in good humor, he might be able
&c talk him round.
Franks and Amy's dismay, there.
fore, when they saw that the vicar had
been seriously put out of temper by his
correspondence, can well be under
stood; more especially MS he was n man
who did not get over the effects OF
prcyocation at all quickly, and had n
playful little way of venting his an.
noyance on all who came near him.
whether concerned in the provocation
or not. The worst of IL was, Frank was
bound TO be back In London in five or six
days nj the least, and, of course, his in
terview with his uncle must take place
before his departure.
After breakfast, his uncle called him
into his study.
Just read that. Frank, he said, hand
ing him Sidney Perks epistle.
by Jovel What's all this about +?
Pshai-fmpertinent assi-Hilloa, Sid
ney Perks? Sidney Perks?" commented
young Miller. as he glanced over the
epistle.
do you happen TO know the little
cad. then?" inquired the vicar, in evil
dent surprise. "Ile Is newcomer here;
ard no acquisition, either"
"I-I-don't suppose no." replied
Frank. III did come across a solicitor
of the name about n year ago; but his
practice was In town."
~ short, little man. asked the vicar;
"pitted with smallpox? Jewish face ?
Wears glasses-eh?"
"Ah, he is evidently not the same. -
answered Miller. decidedly. my man
was tall and gnunt. and not pitted with
smallpox. But I tell you what Il Is.
uncle. This fellow. from his letter. Is
evidently q sharp and shady prnc.
titioner of the nasticst type. lie wants
lawyer 90 deal with him. Just YOU
turn him over TO me-"
81 don't know" said the vicar
doubtfully. Nothing osn be done. ]
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

the wear would be doubly incensed If
he received the dunning letter in the
form of a valentine. He had not told
his clients the exact strain in which he
should write, nor the extreme perempt-
oriness of the demand he should make.
But the letter which he posted TO the
vicar on Valentines eve was as good a
specimen of the sharp-practices solicitors
composition, when Intentionally in
solent, as could be well desired. The
gist OF ii was that unless the whole
amount due on these seven accounts
were paid to him, Sidney Perks, by re-
turn of post, he should issue process
against the vicar, without further no
tice or delay.
There" said Perks 20 himself. tri-
umphantly, as he scaled up the envelope.
81 calculate this will just about give his
reverence fits"
II did give he reverence fits. That Is
TO say, IL put him into fine state OF
rage and excitement when he read il at
breakfast next morning. His angry
looks and savage frowns struck de-
cided CONSERVATION into the breasts OF
the two other persons who were sharing
that meal with him. These were his
only daughter. Amy, and his nephew.
Frank Miller, a young barrister, who
frequently came down from town, when
he was not very busy, TO stay at the
vicarage. The fact was, there had long
existed sort of attachment between
the cousins, OF which the vicar was UNI
aw are IL had not, however, developed
into an express engagement until that
very morning; when young Miller, COM
ing down early and finding his cousin
in the garden, had taken the oppor-
tunity--for which the day was so sim
gularly appropriated declaring pas
sion which he could not any longer con-
ceal.
Amy had answered his proposal with
blushing acceptance; stipulating,
however, that Frank should inform her
father of the circumstances immediate
ly, and this he had, of course, agreed
to. He did not, however, look forward
to the interview with any great pleasure
or confidence, for two sufficient reasons.
In the first place, he knew that his uncle
had prejudice against first cousins
marrying; in the next, his own worldly
circumstances were not, at present, such
as would commend themselves to a
prospective father-in-law. He had, in
deed, little money of his own; and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13
WYOMING PUZZLE TREE.
It Stands on n Knoll OF Granite. with No
Soil Around IL.


SOIL Around Ii.
Some botanists recently discovered a
real puzzle of tree out In Wyoming.
1t is situated on what is known as the
sand hills, about " miles north of the
town of Lusk.
The tree, which is stunted pine,
stands on bleak knoll of solid granite
rock, having no soil anywhere around
it. At first glance one would think that
a tree under such circumstances would
die. But this tree has huge root run
ming out over the ledge and down lit
lie hill, at the bottom of which il dis
appears in the sand, covering distance
of over As feet on the surface of the
ground. Through this root the tree
draws its food and drink, and, as you
viii see from the picture. IL is as thrifty
and strong MS If il enjoyed its life on the
barren rocks.
Now the question is, how did that
pine get up on the knoll where IL standsp
If IL sprouted there, how did It know,
SO TO speak, that there was water at the
bottom Of the ravine 45 feet away, and
how did il live long enough to send its
root down to the soil? If il really did
this wonderful thing, tree must have
almost as much intelligence as an ami
nal.
There is another superstition. Might
it not have grown in the valley and then
by some strange process been pushed
up by it's root TO the top of the ledger
But whoever heard of tree doing such
thing as that? Certainly no we'll
educated and conservativeminded tree
would think OF such n thing. IL il
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13
wn.p. as rnx Catcher..

The wasp is always accepted rs en-
blematical Of irritabihty and petty mnr
Lightly, but even the wasp plays BEN
efcial part in the work OF nature. A
man who owns an estate I'm Ireland
saw a number of wasps buzzing around
some cows. They were all busy catoh-
ing flies. A white COW drew more flies
than the others, because the moment
a fly alighted IL was plainly seen against
the white background. There was q
constant stream of wasps flying away
laden with flies, probably TO feed the
young wnsps In their nests. In about
90 minutes the observer calculated that
between 200 and 400 flies were caught
on two COWS lying close 20 him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13
PETS RIDE eIcYcLEs.


cats Dogs ana monkeys Whica Enlot
spin on the wheel
The bicycle and the pet animal haze
come into Juxtapasition and tAe re-
quit is the appearance of various sorts
OF riders such as the average bicycle
manufacturers never made any allow
ance for. Cats. dogs, monkeys and eysn
parrots IRE now members of tho
''world-a-wheel," and the bicycle ami
NAL is rapidly becoming almost as pop
ular an institution AK the wheel itself.
IL is custom begun, perhaps, moro
as joke than in earnest, but il is a
joke which has been developed into
sober-minded fact. Those persons who
were accustomed to- take their pets
with them for a walk or drive now
carry them ON their daily spin. perched
on the handlebars or the riders shout
ders, or comfortably curied in bas-
ket.
One of the first of the bicycle animals
was parrot whose owner lives in Chi
eago. During the summer twas u GUS
tomary thing to see the bird. oiinging
TO the handlebars of the machine, tarn-
ing its head from side to sides. appar-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

best or xiries. and 10 his dearest friends,
the wears manner was scarcely agree
able. Where he felt dislike IL was pos
itively forpidding. Perks put up with
several snubs from him, "pour lie bon
motif" But at length, seeing the use
lessness of such a course. he abandoned
further attempts 10 win the wears
friendship, and openly declared himself
on the side of the reverend gentleman's
enemies.
There was scarcely a tradesman In
Winfield who was not 10 be numbered
in this category. From Grocer Hobb
downwards every one of them had his
grievance against the vicar. Treats
me like a dog. he does" said one.
"Never calls to see me when I'm ILL.,"
said another. "Is always grumbling at
my meat" said a third-the local
butcher. And so forth. While in one
common grievance against him all con-
curred-namely. his tiresome habit
(already mentioned) of keeping them
waiting for their little accounts.
"'Tisn't as IL he was hard up" was the
unanimous complaint. she has plenty
of money. He simply does IL TO make
himself disagreeable."
or course, Perks heard these grumbles
In his almost daily intercourse with the
tradesmen OF Winfield. The solicitor
In spite of his bland exterior and IN
sinuating ways-was not the man 20
forget a slight or 10 pardon n snub.
He meant 20 give the vicar a Roland
for his Oliver when he saw the chance,
and IL occurred 10 him. after some re-
Election. that he might. perhaps, sec
that chance in this aforesaid matter
OF the wears little accounts.
IL was getting on into February and
the wears Christmas bills still re-
NAMED unsettled. Perks conceived n
wish that the tradesmen 30 whom the
bills were due would put them into his
hands for collection. The wish strength
ened into longing, the longing into
fixed resolve. He began, by gradual
and insinuating process, to get the
tradesmen in the mind TO cooperate.
This was not such very easy matter.
For though the Winfield shoploeepers
erowled at and dislilSed the vicar in no
measured degree, still his custom was
II consideration; and, glad ms they
would have been TO do him n nasty turn,
they nevertheless were not prepared
to take n step which would drive him
away altogether from their shops.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

IL is stated in the Boston Posi- that
the inventor OF the whistling buoy,
shat godsend 10 the sailor" got the
FIRST idea of the device. from seeing n
small boy pushing an ordinary tin
horn mouth downward into hogshead
of watev. The air thus compressed was
forced rapidly through the small end,
with n whistlng no4sc. and that same
principle is now embodied ia all the APP
paratus supplied by the government.
the rising Of the tide or action OF the
waves driving the air into the horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

This is how Frank Miller had worked
his little scheme. Sidney Perks was the
solicitor whom he had come across in
town; and, in certain dealings with him,
Frank had learnt some facts about
Perks, by communicating which to the
proper authorities, he could have
brought him to the bar of the Old Bailey.
Perks had tried TO obviate such pos
sibility by promptly clearing out Of
town. Curiously enough he had be-
taken himself TO the very place Of which
Franks uncle was vicar.
Armed with these irresistible argu-
ments, Frank had, on the morning Of
Valentines day, gone straight TO Perks
Office, and, under threat of setting the
police on to him Immediately, had made
two demands, to which, after some use
less demur, Perks was fain TO consent.
The first demand was, that he should
write out and hand over TO Frank re-
ceipts for the seven accounts. The sec
ond, that he should leave Winfield
within 10 hours. Upon these conditions,
he should be left TO escape and lose HIM
self, unmolested. Frank was inexora-
bic, and Perks was not in a position to
resist. So both demands were complied
with.
Franks next step, two days later,
was 10 60 round and sec the tTadesmen,
informing them that the vicar had duly
paid their accounts TO Perks, and pro
duciug the receipts; he also advised
them lin n friendly way) to look sharp
after their money, as ugly rumors were
current about Perks, and he was said TO
have bolted. Those concerned
lost no time in hurrying round to Perks
Office. where he was not: and thence TO
his house. which (his servant told them)
he had quilted hurriedly two days be-
fore. where had he gomez" "He
hadn't left no address," Then, indeed,
was bitter lamentation and cutlery heard
among the swindled shopkeepers. Then
it. was that the vicar (all unknown TO
himself had "acted so honorable and
like gentleman" by writing the checks
for the seven accounts and handing
them to Frank TO distribute. This
astute young man had left the trades
men under the impression that, in order
TO save them from loss. his uncle had
paid their accounts twice over; and had
dcscanted. in rather strong terms. upon
this truly Christian return OF good for
evil.
Frank did not acqunint his uncle with
these little mysteries until he was just
starting on his honeymoon. And as, by
that time. the vicar had tasted the
sweets OF six months popularity in the
parish and found IL exceptionally agree
able. he saw no reason 20 forfeit ii, nt
this late hour. by any useless dis
closures.-London Truth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13
A Natural MISTAKE.

ooh, lookl" exclaimed Ruth. victim
OF the passing craze. what lovely post
ersl" And she and Mabel went into
the store and purchased several dollars
worth. Pray. how we're tAsy TO know
that the goods bought were not posters,
but comic vnlentines?--Boetsn Tlrn.
script.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-13

eve heard some of the strangest,
most outlandish things last night" be-
gan the woman who gossips.
''Yes.'' replied the woman who
doesn't, 80 friend who attended your
musicale was telling me."--Wasbirgton
Star,