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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

The yellow fever is decimat'ng the
Spanish army in Cuba and this with the
bullets and mauhettes of the insurgents
ought to soon settle the conflict in favor
of independence. General Weyler,
however, still holds his head up and
takes the field once or twice a week by
making horseback ride in the vicinity
Of Havana. 1t looks rs if the United
States will finally have to take the mat
ter in hand and intervene for the sake of
peace and humanity-and the annexation,
of the island.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
EURoPE's SHORT CROPS.

An extensive inquiry into European
crop conditions by the Orange Judd syn
dictate of agricultural papers, reinforced
by late cable returns, indicate that The
food situation abroad is very serious.
The needs of Europe, including England,
in wheat alone will range all the way
from 30D, 100000 to 10000, 900 bushels.
The average wheat crop of Europe
amounts to 1,50C, 900, 300, but in the fam
inc year it was only 1900, 900, 600 and
the impression is gaining ground that it
will be even less this year than it was
then.
This however is not the worst feature
of the food situation. Europe usually
produces as much rye rs wheat; but this
season it is believed the rye crop will not
exceed $4,000, 900 bushels. OF potatoes,
ordinarily Europe produces doubly as
many bushels as Wheat; this year, how
ever, it is estimated that not over ], $780,
000, 900 bushels of the tubers will be ar
vested. AS no part of the world ap-
parently has any surplus of cereals, en-
cept the United States and Canada, there
will of course be a good demand for
American grain. The. potato crop of
these two countries is about 25 per cent.
less than last year, and consequently the
United States will have none for export.
If prices go high enough, however, this
country can spare 100000, 900 bushels of
wheat, 300, 900 bushels OF Indian corn,
100, 000,0 900 bushels of oats and 10000, 900
bushels of rye. This would be the largest
export of American grain ever made, and
about enough to Offset Eurol e's need of
wheat and rye, but in the matter of pota-
toes there seems to be no source from
| which the people of the last-named coun-
try can draw upon for the enormous
| shortage in potatoes. From the above
! figures it will be seen that the prospects
of American farmers for god prices for
their products are exceedingly bright
Europe's loss is evidently this country.s
| gain
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

A mum Der of negro fanatics at Mount
Vile, South Carolina, are engaged in an
effort to bury the devil. Nearly two
months ago negro revivalists began to
work in little church in the suburbs of
the above named town, and, having been
wrought up to frenzy, they amor uced
the Lord had decreed that the church
should have bell. Having secured tue
bell they imagined that in it's tones they
could hear command to bury the devil
under the church. and now hundreds of
negroes are waiting and watching for the
appearance of his satanic majesty so that
they can carry out their imaginary in
strr ctions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

Two lots on Henry street s. W., 5000
each, terms any way.
'two lots on Lewis Addition. 50 by 100
feet, 500 each. Payments to suit pur-
chaser.
Best lot. best location in Southeast
Roanoke, or Seventh avenue. in front of
Mr.. Junius McGehecs residence, 50x130,
$3.50.
Two lots on Eleventh street car line II.
w, 50Xl30 feet, $3.50 each
Two lots on Dale avenue s. e., 40x130
feet, 500, 50 cash IS PEI month.
Lot on Second avenue II. w, 50x130
feet, just west of Park street, $40
a great sacrifice of one of the most val
liable residences of Franklin road; for sale
on reasonable terms.
Two houses and lots on Park street n.
W., in good repair Price and terms
strictly in keeping with the times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
GETTING INTO SOCIETY.
Extracts From the Diary of Young For
eign Noblcmnn.

Oh, Pm getting into society fast. I
can already say that I am moving in
the best circles. (Thc police keep me
moving.)
Yesterday was invited to ball at
the Hastor place. mean their hotel. I
took nino straight. Tho next day the
clerk there gave me ball all for my
self. 1t only cost mo 8 cents
Today proposed to II New York
hoircsses by letter. also Inserted q
wife wanted" personal in JIM Ben
nett's paper l met him once i'll France
when his coach ran over me. do like
TO keep up my society connections. To.
morrow am going to hyphenate my
name. Hyphenating names and hypoth-
coating bonds are all tfe rage now.
| gave Il sweary musicale at Wander.
bits the other day. An organ grinder
friend OF mino was sick, and conduct.
cd his orchestra for him.
l have called on Whisperhard Stew
art. Was going to ask him to lead a
blind German know who wants to 20
into the begging business. Got warm
reception from his valet. Didn't SEQ
Whisp .
Last evening l danced (attendance)
at the house of millionaire. Finally
got a quarter to go away without mar
rying his daughter. Offered mo his
mother. in-law, but 1 couldn't go that
This morning waited around until
his daughter camo ont and bowed to
her. She cut mo dead. I've got that far
into society any way. 1t ism t every one
who can be cut by society girl. Keep
your eye OH me.-Yellow Book.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
ELLIS BROS, lO4 Jefferson Street.
STANDS AT THE HEAD.

Aug. j. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shreveport. Lii, says: CDR. Kings New
Discovery is the only thing that cures my
cough, md it ia the hest seller / have {"
j. L. Campbell, merchant of Stafford,
Arz, writes: CDR. Kings New Discovery
is all that is claimed for il; it never fails,
and is n sure cure for consum ption,
Coughs, Colds. / cannot say enough for
it's merits" DIR. King $. New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is
not an experiment. 1t has .'ecn tried for
n century. and day. stands at the head
1t never disappoints. Free trial bottles
at. Missiles Pharmacy, 100 Jefferson
street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
ALTRUlsM IN ANIMALS.
Some Show Friendly and UnsoIfsh Unit.
Difficult to Understand.


a French scientist has lately written
an interesting paper OH altruism in mi.
mails, arriving at tho startling conolu-
sion that animals are perhaps better
Christians than men. He says, "Ani-
NAL societies are less polished, but per-
haps moro humane, all things being
equal, than our own" aud gives several
instances of animal species made use of
by another and performing services for
tho latter without receiving anythinp
in exchange
Among others is mentioned the case
of the crocodile and the bird trochilus
OH the banks of the Nile. This bird per-
forms two services for tho crocodile. It
enters into it's mouth and dispatches
there tho worms aud Ieeches which
trouble the crocodile. 1t flies rapidly
away, giving vent to peculiar cry,
when the ichneumon, the enemy Of the
crocodile, approaches, thus apprising it's
companion of the ichneumon' s presence.
In return the crocodile shakes its tail
whenever it wishes to close it's mouth,
thus giving the bird warning. The croc-
odile in no wise recompenses, but con-
tents itself simply with respecting the
person of tho little animal. The service
rendered is unilateraf But it is easy to
understand that by tho exercise of ex-
tremely little intelligence, if not I'M
consciously, the crocodile may be led to
defend its trochilus.
Sometimes ono animal will borrow
tho services of another temporarily, as
i'll the case of the serpent who is ferried
across river by "a duck, or, as fire.
quently seen, several animals assist ono
another i'll crossing streams of water, in
lifting largo stones, i'll moving tho
trunks of trees, in constructing dams, i'll
hunting or i'll mutual defense. Aphids,
who have the power of secrcting an abb
dominal fluid of which ants arc passion
ately fond, are kept by tho ants i'll sta
bles like milk COWS and carefully
watched. Chicago News
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

A dispatch from Madrid says it is re-
ported that Captain General weyler is to
be removed from the command in Cuba,
and that General Martinez Campos or
General Rau: on Blanco will be his sue
cessor. This news is too good to be true.
Spain is too intent upon pursuing a
blood thirsty policy OH the island to re-
move General Weyler, who has proven
himself a most effective agent in work of
that character.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
ENGLISH ROYALTY.
What 1t Is Said to Cost the British Tax
payer Yearly.

What 1t Is Said to Cost the British Tax
payer Yearly.
The chancellor of the exchequer went
out of his way recently, says Labou-
cherc, in London Truth, to explain how
little the monarchy costs England. The
crown lands, he said, belong to the SOW
ereign and produce So, 100000 per an
mum. The queen receives instead of
this revenue 1925, 600 and tho rest of
the royal family S1,0G0,000 Therefore
the total cost of monarchy to the tax
payer is 1925, 600. The entire calcula-
ton proceeds OH the erroneous assump-
ton that the crown lands are the pri-
waite property of the sovereign. This
they arc not. They originally formed a
portion of the general revenue of tho
country, out of which cape tho main
tenance of the sovereign.
That abject hunky Lord Butte, wish
ing to curry favor with George III, in.
serted i'll the civil list act which was
passed OH that monurch's accession
remuneration by him of the crown lands,
and this renunciation by sovereign of
what he did not possess is the basis of
the theory of these crown lands being
the private property Of tho occupant of
the throne.
According, therefore, to Sir Michael
Hicks Beach's own figures, monarchy
costs England %2,9S5, 900. The real
amount is, however. much higher for
there are numbcrless expenses incidental
to tho institution which he does not in
cludc The hard fact remains that in
Franco tho president receives 5000, 900
per annum and fulfills with decent
splendor all the duties of tho head of
the state, whilo with England the mon
archy costs nearer el,000,000 than
1000, 000 francs y defense, therefore,
of monarchy on the ground of economy
hardly holds water
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

Electric BitteIs is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps mere gener
ally needed when the languid, exhausted
feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid
and sluggish and the need of tonic and
Alternative is felt a prompt use of this
medicine has often averted long and per-
haps fatal bilious fevers. No medicine
will act more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from maarial poison.
Headache, Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. soc
and $l.00 per bottle at Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids marked proposals for fur.
nishing sewer pipe and addressed to W.
+. Thomas, clerk of the City Council of
the city of Roanoke, will he received
until noon, September %, 1897, for fur
nishing and delivering f. O. b. cars at
Roanoke 1850 linear feet of "a inch drain
pipe,and 200 linear feet of Is inch stand
ard terra Gotta sewer pipe
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved. j. II. WINGATE,
City Engineer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
Archbishop Janssens.

The late Archbishop .nnsscns of New
Orleans left an estate Of only about
$4,000, which ho inherited from his
father, and tlree-fourths of it no be-
qucathod for religious and charitable
purposes. He was entitled to hand
some salary for years, but drew barely
enough to pay the actual expenses for
his simple living. having allowed the
remainder to accumulate to pay Off the
debt of the diocese
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

While Senator Quay is enjoying him
self fishing for tarpon lin Florida waters
his captains and lieutenants in Pennsyl-
vania have managed to make his influence
paramount in the Republican State con-
vention which met at Harrisburg yester-
day. The Senator is not great speaker,
but when it comes to running the party
machine in the Keystone State he cannot
be beaten.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
The CumminsvilIe Sage.

Tho honeymoon may be said to be-
over. " said the Cumminsville sage in a
fine burst of ALTERATION. when the
bills for bacon begin to be bigger than
the bills for boxes and bonbons Gin
cinnati Enquirer
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

Campbell, comparatively unknown,
received $1S,500 for the Pleasures of
Hope" though Burns, less fortunate.
was paid $l35 for the first Kilmarnock
edition of his poems-siDgle copies Of
which now sell for far more-and
81, 800 for the second edition.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

Hicks-In my Judgment, no man
ought TO marry until ho is fully able to
support Il wife.
Wicks-In my Judgment, no man
ought to marry until no is able to sup
port wife and four small children
SOmerville Journal
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27


A bargain in Il lot on Tazewell avenue.
House on Centre avenue H.. W.. we'll To-
Gated, 8 rooms, big lot, good stable, only
$1,000.
One Of the cosiest cottages in the city
can be found in East Roanoke, which we
are Offering ut SC00. Very easy terms.
a large variety of choice fruit coed stable
or lot, just what YOU want.
Big bargain, lot 50xl30, Eighth avenue
s. W.
Several lots West End, we'll located, ut
n sacrifice.
We will not only furnish you with va
cant lots and houses ready built at hard
times prices in any paIt of he city, but
will furnish you lot and build you IA
house or will build on your own lot and
make the payments about the same as
rent. Call and let us talk the matter over.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
All In tho Same noat.

Gus do Smythe-Those new boots of
yours squeak awfully. Perhaps they
amt paid for yet?
Johnnie Observation-Disclosures all non
sense. If there is anything in that, why
don't my coat and my vest and my
trousers and my hat squeak tco?-Lon-
don Fun.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

Housekeeper Ito employmentagent)-
L don't want another young girl. Can't
you get me settled woman?
Agent-Yes, madam. / know ono
who has had three husbands and doesn't
want any more. New York Weekly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
JUST TAKE A PEEP

Into Bonner's restaurant when you pass.
It is certainly thing of beauty since
he made improvements. His tables are
laden with everything that one wants to
eat Anything you order will be filled
with dispatch by his accommodating
corps of walters. You should see is place
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
letter, saIt-Rheum and Eczemo.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes 25 cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
Struggling with Our Language.

German ito hostess) -Today 1 was
told the donkey he hrays
Hostess-Yes. that's right; we say
1.-THE donkey Lrays'
German-You mean he brays in the
church. Judy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
TO MERCHANTS.

keep on hand II complete line of dry
goods and notion samples for Guggen-
heimer & Co., and invite all merchants
to call. rooms No and 2, over the old
postoflice on Jefferson street
w. II. PAUJLING.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

President McKinlcy's. speech at the
banquet to heoflicers of the Grand Army
OF the Republic mt Buffalo ON the Gath in
slant was IL timely and patriotic address.
The subject OF the toast to which he re-
sponded was. "The Nation and it's De
fenders," and after paying high tribute
to the Union veterans of the late war he
closed as follows: "What defenders, my
conntrymeu, have we now? We have the
remn&nt of this old, magnificent. match
less army of which have been speaking,
and The n, as allies in any future war, we
have the brave men who fought against
us on Southern battlefields. The army
OF Grant and the army OF Lee are TO.
gether. They are one now in faith, in
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
Brands For Criminals.

In tho reign of William III of England
MI child stcalcrs npprehendod woro brand
cd with rcdhot II, for rogue, on tho
shoulders. a big NJ on the right hand sig.
niled manslaughtcr, while Il was burn.
cd into tho left hand for thief.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

The administration has again sent
special agent, in the person of Mr.. Fish
back, TO Cuba to inspect the consulates
and consular agencies in company with
Consul General Lee, and incidentally to
study the military situation there. AS
Mr.. Calhoun has already been to Cuba on
similar mission and has made his re-
port, it would seem that President Nc
kinley is determined to he sure he is
right before taking any decided action in
Cuban affairs. General Weyler mas been
carrying things there with high hand
for the past two years and has caused in
descrihatie suffering to the defencecss
people. 1t is full time that some step
should be taken by the United States gov
ernmeno towards stopping the murderous
work of the Spanish butcher.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
DIR. Cady's COnditiOn Powd

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
veraifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to- put 4
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

hope, in fraternity, in purpose, and in an
invincible patriotism. And, therefore,
the country is in no danger. In justice
strong, in peace secure, and in devotion
to the flag all one:''
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

Fresh Pineapples in to-day, sweet and
luscious. Direct from the Florida pine
groves j. J.CATOGNI.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
ON EXHIBITION!

Oh, for home! A place to
call ones own, where no foot
steps of the coming landlord
makes the pocket-book tremble
in anticipation Of the regular
monthly pinch. Come, let US
exhibit to you such bargains as
have never before been offered
in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
WE ARE THE PEOPLE.

AT least, we are the peoples friend, for
we enable them to buy GOOD shoes
CHEAP. Come to either store-Ealem
avenue or Jefferson street-and get a
square deal and a good pair of shoes.
BACERACH
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

Strawberry Ice Cream made of fresh
strawberries at j. j. Catogni's.
The state herald., 1897-10-29

earth, and this iy probably the exact
amount. because 1t is probable that all
the oxygen Of our atmosphere came
from primcval vegetation. The surely
available coal supply of England. Scot
land and Wales was estimated by the
Coal Supply Commission Of 1881,
which included Sir Roderick Murchison
and Sir Andrew Ramsay among It's
members, as being 14G, 1000, ,00O. 600 tons.
This is approximately siX-tenths of
ton per square meter of area of Great
Britain. To burn this quantity would
take one and eight-tenths of n ton of
eXygen. or within two-tenths of n ton
Of the total oxygen of the atmosphere
resting on each square meter of Great
Britain. The commission estimated
$4,000, ,OO0,0 900 tons more Of coal as prob
ably existing at the present in lower
and less easily accessible strata. 1t
may, therefore. be considered rs almost
quite certain that Great Britain could
not burn all Its own coal with its own
air. and therefore that the coal of Great
Britain is considerably In excess Of the
fuel supply of the rest of the world,
reckoned per equal area whether Of
land or sea.
The state herald., 1897-10-29

most old-fashioned folks Imaginable.
The mon wear magenta waistcoats and
remarkable trousers, buttoned with
huge silver buttons that are heirlooms.
In Vollendam man never loses his
trouser button. but II he happens to
do so. a search Is ordered all through
the village and no one rests until the
button has been found and returned.
Vollendam is the Quaintest village.
visitors say. they ever saw. There are
funny little peak-roofed. red tiled
houses. with the walls painted bright
yellow and covered with old Delft ware
that the people will not sell. The
women wear aprons0f bright blue.
with piece at the toy OF the bright
est possible plaid. The bodices are of
lowered chints Of bright yellow, en-
broidered In different colors, and even
the sabots are grass green or yellow.
The little girls dress exactly like
their mothers. and so do the little boys,
In skirts and all, until they are 7, when
they are put In bloomers: and the only
way they can be told is by little disc
the size Of dollar embroidered on the
back OF their tight little baby caps.
The people OF Vollendam never take
up new things. But a few days ago
there was a sensation In Vollendam.
and 1t was caused q the arrival of two
American girls. They were hloomer
girls. who came over from Paris to see
Holland. One of them was from Chi
cago and the other from a southern
city. They had heard that there were
strange places In Holland. and they set
out to find one of them.
When these girls arrived in Vollen-
dam they went to the hotel. and there
prepared to go forth. but when they
came out they found crowd of Vol
lenders around the door. Asking s,me
one what was the matter, they received
the reply:
ut Is your BICYCLES"
Vollendam never saw q bicycle be-
fore.
When they learned that Vo!lendam
had never before seen wheel. they
were astonished. After little per-
The state herald., 1897-10-29
aside for and lie, IT have as much room
us II wants"
No, . Me. ri.,. for s,.s,,,x.

"Onc evening my officer said to me,
I think III sleep here tonight. wicken.
den. down by this gun answered:
Very good. sir and scraped hole In
the sand. and laid his blanket In II. Al
rule we could always sleep directly
We lay down, but In n few moments he
said. I can't sleep here. wickendcn.
Can't you, sirY' I answered, What's
wrong. sir'' Why. there's such nm
nbominable smell Just herer oh. tina,
comes from over the hill yondor. sir.
where there are few dead horses I
replied. However. | scrapcd hole for
him somewhere else. and. while I was
moving tho blanket | discovered the
body OF black. buried lust below the
surface. which my master had exposed
by twisting and turning about In his
rcstlcssness. It gave me n bit Of n
shock, but I called out TO one OF my
comrades TO come and look. and we had
n good laugh about i,."-"Toid from
the Ranks"
The state herald., 1897-10-29
FIBROID TUMOR
Expelled by Lydie E. Pinlsham's
Vegetable Compound.
Interview with Mrs. II. A. Lombard.


have reason to think that would
not be here now II it had not been for
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable COM
pound. 1t cured me Of n fibroid tumor
in my womb.
Doctors could do nothing for me, and
they could not cure me ut the hospital.
] will tell you about 1t:
had been in my usual health, but
had worked quite hard. When my
monthly period came on, flowed very
badly. The doctor gave me medicine,
but 1t did me no good. He said the
flow must be stopped II possible, and
he must find the cnuse Of my trouble.
Upon examination, he found there
was Fibroid Tumor in my womb, and
gave me treatment without any benefit
whatever. About that time lady
called on me, and recommended Lydia
Z. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound,
said she owed her life to 1t.
said would try 1t, and did. Soon
after the flow became more natural and
regular. / still continued taking the
Compound for some time. Then the
doctor made an examination again,
and found everything NIL right. The
tumor had passed away and that dull
ache was gone.-MRs. B. A. LOMBARD,
Box n, Westdale, Mass.