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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
ChMGL'S HAIR SHAWLS.
How the Finest and Most Expensive Ones
Are Manufactured.


How the Finest and Most Expensive Ones
Arc Manufactured.
In Bokhara, where the finest and most
expensive camels hair shawls arc manu-
fnctured, the camel is watched while tho
hno hair on the under part of his body is
growing. This is clipped so carefully that
not.a fiber is lost. and it is put by until
there is enough to spin into yarn, which
is unequaled for softnoss. 1t Is then dyed
all manner of beautiful bright colors and
woven in strips eight inches wide in shawl
patterns CT such exquisite design as with
all Our study of art and all our schools of
denign va arc not able to rival These
strips are then sewcd together so cunning
ly that it Is impossible to detect where
they are joined. Russia is the principal
market (Which these beautiful Bokhnrnn
creations arc sent. From Russia they find
their way all over the world, London,
Paris, Vienna and New York being tho
heaviest importers.
Besides these oriental shawla there nro
beautiful woven shnwls of Paisley, Scot
land. tho printed shawls OF Lyons and the
hlmy Llama lace creations. which, unlike
the oriental works of art, are within reach
OF tho moderate purse. Special artists with
pencil and brush arc engaged in making
designs for these shawls. While years, and
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

sometimes I1c:lmo, were ana nro re-
quired for the manufacture of the Bokhar-
an and Hindoo shawls, at Paisley, if tho
pattern requires months in its designing,
the weaving of the most elaborate pattern
occupies only n week.
The cutting of tho threads from tho
backs of the shnwls, which was formerly "a
process requiring the combined labor of
two girls one entire day for each shawl, is
now dono by French machine in II min
ute and Il half. Few of the grand danes
who boast of costly oriental shawls, rugs
and portiorcs know that these same articles
have probably seen service before they
camo into their possession, that the mag
nificent shawls in which they wrap them
selves have envcloped the women of some
hnrems, and tho rugs and portiercs havo
drrcd their luxurious apartments 1t is
not uncommon to find II teiltalo darn that
confirms this suspicion. Textile World
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
FOR SALE.

Good dwelling, s rooms and basement,
very convenient to business. churches.
schools and market, rents foR$lS0; price
only 81, $50.
Comfortable 6 room honse, near the
shops desirable house for a working
man, rents for S4S; price S400.
Neat dwelling in prime condition, q
rooms, large lot; fo- 800.
Fine residence on Church avenue ut
an unusually low figure. If you want a
Soou nome you should inspect this prop.
erty.
Handsome 10 room residence in Lewis
addition, bath, hot and cold water, shade
and every convenience; rents for $40
price only 50. 100.
Lewis Addition Lots.
The best in that section at prices from
SlO0 to $3.50 each. Two of the most de-
sirable at $3.50 for the two.
BELMONT LOTS at $50, $50. S75 and
500 for the best.
West End lots for $3.50. 5000 and $3.50
each. Some pretty locations for build
ing homes.
Lots in the northwest for $50 to 5000.
Business Property.
Several good stores at low prices and
building lots cheaper than they have ever
been ia the history Of Roanoke.
Farms.
a large list of the best farms in the
State, embracing every section, varying
In size and price to suit anyone's needs
and means.
Woodland. A fine tract Of white oak
timber on James river, near the railroad,
worth the attention of mill men.
For full information call on
j. 4. Wingfielel,
Real Estate Broker,
Terry Building, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

No matter how 90 may be busy, it is
quite possible to alw iys find time to attend
to ones toilet at night. One should not
simply drop ones clothes and tumble into
bed, else neither oneself nor tho clothes
will look attractive in the morning.
Have plenty of hot water and u dash oC
cologne and give your face u thorough
having The result will he rs refreshing
as an hours sleep Brush the hair for 20
minutes. 1t will he glossicr and thic..cr
for tho trouble, and your nerves will he
soothed by the process.
Then, after the exercise, robe yourself III
warm gown and drink IL glass of hot
milk, weak cocoon, or even hot water, eat
ing wafer or II bit of toast il you like.
When the small supper is finished, you
will be ready to go to sleep without any
insompin cure, and in tho morning you
will wnkcn refreshed and thoroughly in
good humor with yourself and your world
-EXChnnQc
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
THE LITERARY SWELL.
What Bright Particular English Writer
Does This Cap Fit?

He must lie tho guest of the evening MT
tho 1nkslingers' annual dinner In tho Iol-
born restaurant, and there he Inust mako
an imprcmptu speech full of ounintly
characteristic sayings. He must bo tho
observed of all observers ut tho soiren given
by the Institute of Second Rate Lady
Journalists and bo sson at priynto views.
bronzcd and vigorous after his recent
cruise on the SoEolk breatls. Flo mus.
supply ono Of tho most attractive items Mt
the concert In aid Of tho Gunners' orphnn-
age by giving reading of two chapters
from his military novel, 1.-The Eifty.soo-
ond" Fifteenth thousand), and be the VIC
tim of what might have proved n serious
cab accident while no Is being driven To
tho studio of MIR. Boteh, r. A, who Is
painting him scnted at u writing tnblc in
the uniform of the North Willis yeomanry,
OF which tho popular author is an honor
ary captain.
No ono must know of tho thousand and
ono little acts of delioaeo generosity with
which Mr.. Flimllnm not letting his right
hand know what his loft docth, alleviatcs
the lot of those old schoolmates who havo
been less successful than no in tho strug-
gle for life. Aftor his occurring tour
through the states he must be of either to
Venice, of which no is very fond, for "
WIN SHiHcu leSb, VI W oIOhe lOHlS, III or
der TINT he may put the finishing touches
to his new medieval novel, in which, It Is
an open secret, the lovo of Dante for Bca-
trice will be treated in new and startling
manner, though with all TINT reverence
and wealth of local color for which Mr.
Flimflam's name is guarantee. Inter
viewed Cor his nnmo Is not Flimilam) hn
must pcrpctually be, and for ovcry inter
view he must be specially photographed
with his fnvoTitc pipe or with his cat and
doG-Mr. Flimllnm is great lover of ami
mals-or playing parlor golf with his only
child or riding on "socable" with his
wife, II charming brunette, very proud Of
her lord and master.
1t must be known that no docs bit of
gardening now and ngnin, Just to brush
away the cobwcbs, and that he laughing
ly confcssos to being something of PHI
latclist. farawny look must come into
his eycs-thoso gray, deep set cyes-as
slowly, quietly, no tells the interviewer
the story of his carly struggles In tho OLD.
old days. The twilight must come creep
ing slowly into tho little room, the needle
work must fall from Mrs. Flimllnm's
hands, rs she, too, becomes absorbed in
the oft told tnle.-Max Deerbohm in Sat
urday Review.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

droon dwelling, modern improve.
$500 -A'''
Groom house, modern improvements.
large corner lot, good location; 81 GOO.
room mouse in southwest. good con
dition, $1,000, $l5 cash and S1J per
month pc
broom brick house, large lot, nice
shade; 81 600
broom. house, in southwest, large lot
ana stable, near the center of the CITY;
month.
S-room house, near center of CITY. large
lot, beautiful grounds; 81, 800 easy nav
ments
broom house, 5000, small cash pay
ment and balance monthly
room residence, in southwest, in
beautiful condition, nice grounds and
shade; 81, 200. This is Il choice piece of
property and very cheap.
Nice corner house in Belmont. 6 rooms.
500, 500 cash and IS per month. Come
quick IL you want this.
broom hunse in. northeast. convenient
TO shops; $3.50, $50 cash and SIS per
month.
lo-room hfuse on Terry's Hill, large
lot and fine stable; $4,000, easy pay
ments.
lO-room house in northwest, in good
condition, modern improvements, with
Soo,' garden, easy payments or can be
traded for good farm.
broom house in northwest, near Park
street; sS25, $500 cash and S1v per
month
several pieces of first-cass property in
center OF city. renting now for 12 per
cent. OF prices askea. These are choice
Investments.
Farms and Trucking Lands.
we have large number of farms for
Saie IN Roanoke and adjoining counties,
niny OF them very cheap, ranging from
III to 500 acres. Among them:
ooo acre farm with first class improve
ments, fine orchard, plenty of timber, at
sIo per acre. The greatest bargain ever
offered in Roanoke.
q pieces OF trucking land convenient to
the city, one OF ~. one Of 10, one CT 30
acres ana one OF % acres Mt prices far
MEOW their real value Anyone desiring
a good trucking farm will profit by see.
in" us at once.
Magnificent James river farm of 15O
acres, 'S6, 600 dwelling, with modern i'm
provehents, beautiful grounds.and shade.
All necessary outbuildings, and 6 tene
ment houses. 20 acres of full bearing
sruit trees, large quantity cf fine timber.
The owner having to leave the State
this property can be sold for $1,000 ON
long time, or paid for partly in Roanoke
rea! estate. This is rare bargain.
loo acre farm near Roanoke, one-half
hrst-ciass river bottom, fair improve
ments' astonishing low figure for cash
small farms on Back Creek, with fine
orchards, one of 80 and one of rs aces
In the famous pippin apple belt: lands are
hiilv put rich; one at $40 and the other
at Sl%.oO per acre. These are comforta-
nie little homes and fine investments
It. w. Spindle e. Co.,
No. 8 Campbell Avenue .. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
THE FADING DECLARATION.
The Text Decipherabie With n Glass. tn,
Signatures Almost UndisccrnibIc.

Ihe Text Decipherablc With a Glass tho
Signatures Almost Undisccrniblc.
Tho Declaration of Independence is kept
between two great plates of glass; the edges
of which are Theoretically sealed AT in
tcrvnls and as n special favor the custodian
pulls out drawer in a huge steel box and
shows the treasure, but most of tho tino
tho two plates, with thor sheet of parsh-
ment between, rest whore burglars cannot
break through, where fro cannot reach
and whore daylight cannot complete the
ravngcs already wrought by exposure
Visitors to tho state department. who want
to see the Declaration arc shown u perfect
facsimile, which hangs in handsome
frame and looks old enough to Dc the or
iginnl. They go away none the wiser for
the substitution. The truth Is that the
Declaration was fast becoming Tradition
when the extraordinary steps for its pres
ervntiOn wero taken about three years ago
In the administration of John Quincy
Adams II ooppcrplnto of the original was
mndo. To get the copy for the engraver
the surface OF the parchment was moist
ened with q wet cloth. A print was tax
en-. 1t removed about so per cent of the
ink. For some years tho original was ex-
hibited under glnss mt tho patent Office. 1t
hung where tho sun reached IA short time
each day, until tho discovery was made
Tint the script WIS fading. Better care
was taken when the Declaration was hung
in tho library Of tho new state department.
building. but for some reason. never salts
factorily explained, the signatures sudden
~ seemed to be fading. John IIancock's
name, ono of tho boldcst on the Sheet in
tho spnco of two or three years became 700
din to distinguish. Then tho officials
having charge saw that If left in the light
the original would in few generations
entirely disappear. The strong box was
built. The plates of glass wero obtained
and sealed. In tho drawer underneath the
Declaration the oopporplato made in
Adams time is kept.
The Declaration can no deciphcrcd with
the aid of II glass, but the signatures are
almost entirely faded out. What is left Of
tho reverod instrument will with present
precautions last long time.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
HISS WATTS OF NEW YORK.
From Her Descended Marquis and Earl
of Great Britain.

Oh GreAt lSritntn.
People talk of international marriages
rs If they were an invention of recent years
and are oblivious of the fact that British
peers have shown their good sense by mar
rying American girls for over a couple of
centuries, and there is II largo amount of
American blood in tho British house of
lords.
Every one going up and down lover
Broadway notices tho statue of John Watts
in Trinity churchyard. 1t was erected by
his descendant, General De Pcystcr WHO
has prediction for that sort of thing.
Now old John Watts, besides being the
progcnitor OF General De Peystcr, was tho
progcnitor OF the present marquis of Ailsa
and earl of Cassillis There were earls of
Cnssillis before Mary, queen of Scots, mar
ried tho dauphn of Franco, and there
were Barons Kennedy before Columbus
discovered America. On that wild coast
which looks out on the Scottish islands,
where Ailsa lifts her head above the foam,
tho Kcnnedys have always roigned and
Captain Kennedy of the royal navy mar
ried Miss Schuyler of New York who is
put down in the records of the college of
hcrnlds as coming from New Jersey. For
his second wife he married u Miss Watts
of Now York, and from that union sprang
the present marquis of Ailsa and carl of
Schuyler cano to his enrldom and his
estates on the death of his brother after Il
contest between tho Earl of March and
Ruglen about tho succession, which was
decided in favor of the captains brother.
1t was tho same sort of /. contest which
was wased by the Rev. Bryan Fairfax and
by Lord Stirling, with tho potent cxcep-
ton that Two of tho American claimants
were successful, ard the third, Lord Stir
ling, was not. The fact that William Alex
amber fought Graycly in the cause of tho
colonies may lnvo had something to do
with his lack Of success boforo the house
of lords. However, the American blood
in tbs Earl of CassillS advanced him to
q marQuisatc, ard General Dc Pcystcr has
erected ncl;umcnt tn old John Watts
One of the carl's SONS married the dnugh-
ter of General Alexander Mncomb of tho
United States Grmy.-New York Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
Hooking n Waist.

Commence to hook up waist from tho
toy, and when half way down pull the
lower part in from the back, which gives
"a snug back without u wrinkle.
If tho back wrinkles just below the col
lar, it is too high in tho neck and the
lower purt Of the collar too tight
a wrinkle above tho waist limo Mt the
back usually shows one of these two faults
tho center back outside material is too
loose ovur the lining, or the waist limo is
too loose for tho part above. Exchange
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
Anputatioas.

Fewer limbs are amputated nowadays
imam ten years ago. Such is the verdict Cf
ore of London's lnrgcst hospitals While
surgical operations have increased 90 per
cent they have become moro conservative,
and science now devotes itself to the say.
ing of limbs which ten years ago there
would have been no option but To cut off
IL t tho same time mortality has decreased
owing To improved methods of nursing
nnd better sanitation. Only . per cent of
The operations today are nlnputations.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29


disorders of the digestion. when the
digestion is bad the blood becomes I'M
pure, and is imperfcctly supplied with
the food clements tlrat buhd up new
and healthy tissues, and tear down,
and carry away those that are inert and
half-dead. The nerves are not rebuilt
from day to day with new, vigorous.
active fibers. Every organ, tissue, mus
Gle and nerve in the body is half faHffshod
for healthy nutriment. Almost any dis
case in the category of human ills may be
the result Of this condition. Most fire.
quently it is the most deadly of disorders
consumption. Sometimes it is some
other wasting disease. Again, it may be
scrofula or some skin disease.
There is sure preventive and remedy
for these conditions and nlaladies. 1t is
DIR. Pierccs Golden Medical Discovery.
1t corrects all disorders of the digestion.
1t restores the lost or failing appetite and
invigorates the liver. 1t fills the arteries
with the pure, rich, red blood of health.
1t builds new, firm flesh healthy, active
nerve fibers, and strong elastic muscles.
1t cures 9S per cent. Of all cases of con-
sumption, and wasting diseases. 1t cures
nervous prostration. Druggists sell it.
The man who is too lazy or ncgcctful to take
an occasional dose of medicine to ward Off the
evil effects OF constipation deserves to die. And
he VIII surely get his deserts for constipation is
Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. They never
grippe. Ono little Pellet" is n gentle laxative
and two mild cathsrtic. All good druggisto
sell them. No other pills are as good.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

What have you to say for YOURSELF"
iaid The Judge to the man who had been
convicted Of stealing u watch
My early education is responsible for
1t, your honor
"llow so."
was taught that in ordcrto do things
properly IL WAS necessary to take timo. -
Detroit Free Press
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
Ne man las yet been ablo To discover ( he
means of giving friendly advice To q wom-
an, not even To his own wife. -Balzac

Orc historical authority states that tho
earlicst discovery Of non within the pres
ent limits of this country WAS in the noun
tain range Of western North Carolina, and
tho first effort To manufacture 1t into mcr-
chnntnblc farm was made in tho state OF
Virginin In 1919 The foundry was DC.
stroyed by the Indians In 1922
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

There ara said to he in Michigan white
cciar shingles now doing good service on
roofs In that state that have been in full
exposure and wear for over 40 years.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

Irish is still. generally spoken through
ont II considerable part of the west of Ire
land There are six schools in which the
language is taught
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

Australians are the greatest ten drink.
crs, and annually consume 766 pounds
per head. The people of Great Britain con
sumo only 80 pounds each Americans
drink 4. 40 pounds
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

will never regret it.
a Chance.
One of the most attractive room dwell
ings on Eighth avenue s. w New, neat and
clean; bath, hot and cold water: cellar,
cabinet mantles, large pantry: lot 5Ox
$50. with shade. Price, SO, 500; $500 cash.
balance $50 per month
Also nice S-room dwelling with bath,
hot and cold ster, very conveniently To-
Gated III the west end; large lot. Price,
81, SUI; 500 cash; balance $50 per mont h
Special Bargains.
457 acres az line fruit, farming and
grazing land: 275 acres clear, balance in
timber; 5000 bushels of corn have been
made on this place in one year, and tim
othy has been seen on it so high that a
man could sit on his horse and tie the
heads together across the horse's neck.
Price. for quick sale, So, ESQ., 81 900 cash;
balance on long time.
fine little iarr of 140 acres in Mont
gomery county, three miles from n. &
w. station. Price, 1850.
Lots.
30 feet on Tenth avenue. near Second
Presbyterian church. Price. Si25 one
third cash, balance one and two years.
5000
Fifty feet on Salem avenue for $500.
Oswald 3. Hawkins,
Real Estate Agent,
4l6 Terry Building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

physically
robust q II d
manly. The
woman who
jis sickly cam
not be beau
tifnl and wo
manly. N&st
all forms OF
il l III G alth
have their in
centiou in
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

The Greeks were
physically perfect and
beautiful because they
were healthy. The
man who suffers from
i'll : health cannot be
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29
Rent!
Oct ODE, 10th. 1897.

ctobe, 10th. 1897.
10-room house, Ninth avenue, modern
conveniences; SIP.
7-room house, Fifth avenue, near Rom.
oke street, 50.
S-room house, Ninth avenue, with all
conveniences, $12.
7-room house, Luck avenue, SID
11-room house, Ninth avenue. modern
conveniences, SIS.
Groom house, Belmont, in good con-
dition, So.
l splendid store room, near Watt. Rat
tew d. Clay, Salem avenue, $40.
Fine large storeroom, newly papered
opposite Rosenbaum's new store. On
Campbell avenue, $50.
Od'ce room. Salem avenue, $40.
Store room, Belmont, SO.
store room, e5x70 market square, s15
If you need n dwelling or business
house, see The Renters.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

Fancy Baskets OF fruits fixed up in
style at J. j. Catogni's.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-29

Malaga Grapes, direct from Spain, at
CATOGNl'S.
The herald., 1897-02-14

County Treasurer Baker of Kern county
about seven years ago. Baker was set
upon by two or more men in the street
at night one of them seizing him from
behind, the others attacking in front.
he drew his revolver and reaching back
of him fired and killed the robber who
had seized him from behind. At this
the others fed. Sullivan was arrested
on suspicion but the evidence against
him was purely circumstantial and not
convincing, except for the testimony of a
man named Pacheco, who was in Jail at
the same time and who claimed to have
overheard Sullivan in conversation
make statementx which indicated his
guilt.
Sullivan has been persistent in his ap-
plication for pardon, asserting his inno-
cence in such manner as to convince
the prison officials, as well as the prison
directors, of the truth of his statement.
Treasurer Baker, whom he is alleged to
have attempted to rob- has always be-
lieved Sullivan was not one of the gang
which attacked him.
Reports were received showing that
$40, 900 grain bags have been sold since
the board fixed the price at $4.75 hun
dred on February g. The warden was
authorized to sell 1000, 900 at this price.
These sales at this time of the year in
connection with the large acreage of
wheat sown and the general prospects
for q good crop are taken to indicate that
there will be little difficulty in disposine
of the entire output of the jute mill,
which by June 1 will be about 1000, 600
bags for the year, including some that
were carried over
The herald., 1897-02-14
THE NELSON ROBBER
Secures Horse and Now Seems Likely t.
Escape

Secures Horse and Now Seems Likely to
Escape
KINGMAN, Ariz., Feb. 13-The Nell
son train robber was trailed by the posse
to twenty miles west of Peach Springs.
Today at dark a squaw reported in
blackberry that she was out in the hills
five miles southeast of town riding a
horse, and that man with rifle took
the horse away from her, mounted it and
rode off in a southerly direction. Her
description tallies with that of the out
law Parker. Indian scouts are on his
trail and will follow it as long as the
moon is above the horizon. The sheriff S
posses will go south in the morning
Cameron's posse will remain on the
trail until assured that the two trails
were made by the same party. The rob-
Der is now wearing shoes, but is without
saddle or bride. Cowboys will be in
clined to shield the bandit, as they look
upon his grit with admiration. He
knows the country like an open book
and may possibly elude his pursuers.
He can now supply himself with good
horses at every ranch, and the chase will
be a long one If he gets to the first ranch
on Big Sandy creek.