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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
Best limo to Slecp.

In view of the many changes which
have been rung on the early TO bed,
carly to rise idea, the following opinion
from an eminent medical authority
ought to be of interest. He takes up the
old statement that IN hour before mid
night is worth two hours after and
gives his opinion us follows: 81 had an
opportunity to make some study of this
subject i'll my naval service during the
late war. On shipboard, as is undoubt-
edly known to most Of you, the ships
company-oflicers nd men alikc-stand
four hour watches day and night, and
to get the required amount of rest are
Obliged to get tho ir sleep irrcgularly.
10 so arrange it TINT tho same man
shall not be obliged to take early or late
watches continually, the dog watch
of two hours is interpolatcd, thus add
ing TO tho irregularity. In Watching
the results for over two years 1 could
never discover that the watch, officers
and men, were not as fully refreshed
by their sleep rs were the medical and
pay officers, who stand no watch and
have hours rs regular as those of any
householder. 1t seems to make but
httlo difference to those who lave Civ
en- careful attention to this subject
whether people sleep mt onc time or an
other, so that they get n sufficient
amount Of sleep. York Ledger
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28

Nicolas, Chovalier d'Assas, French
captain in the Auvergno regiment, born
at Vigan in tho Languedoc, while max
ing reconnaissance during the night
OF Oct. 10, 1860, ut Klostercamp i'll
Wcstphalia. met column of tho enemy
which was advancing i'll silence to sur
prise tho French army. He was ordered
to keep silent or else they would kill
him. D'Assas at once cried out, "a moi
Auvcrgne-the enemy is herel' He was
killed OH the spot. -Bouillet's Diction-
airy Of History
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
LAFAYETTE THE COURTIER.
Stories of the Gallant Frenchman and His
Second Visit to America


Second Visit to America.
Many charming stories have been told
by old ladies who were i'll their primo
when Lafayette made his second visit
to America of the gallant Frenchman' IS
courtesy.
On the day of his public reception in
Virginia he rode i'll an open carriage
without his hat, exposed to the rays of
a brilliant sun, bowling to the crowds
always ready to greet him. There was
some apprehension that sunstroke might
be the penalty Of his politcness. but the
marquis was. all old soldier. Before
leaving home he had put damp towel
into his capacious wig and, protected
by his helmet, he could indulge his
French politcness with impunity.
French and American revolutions and
Austrian dungeons had taught him the
art of self preservation.
The most charming story is of earlier
date-his visit to the mother of Wash
ington. He found her in the garden,
raking together dried weeds and sticks,
preparatory to Il bonfire, arrayed in "a
linsey skirt. sack and broad brimmed
hat tied over the plated border of her
cap.
The hostess met the situation with
the comp0suro of duchess Dropping
her rake. she took between her bare
palms the hand the noblcman extended
as he bowed before her and said:
All marquis! You have come to sec
an old woman! l can make you wei
come without changing my dress. l am
glad to see you / have often heard my
son George speak of you. But come ill., :"
Preceding him into her living room,
She placed herself opposite him, erect
as IL girl of is, never touching the tall,
straight back of her chair, while she
listened to the praises of her son poured
forth by the eloquent Frenchman.
Then she mixed with her own hands
cooling drink and offered it TO the
general with plato of homemade GIN
ger cakes. Tho man of the world ac-
cepted the beverage as simply and grace
fully as it was rendered, pronounced it
delicious and arose to 80. Would she
give him her blessing?
Sho looked up to heaven, folded her
hands and prayed that God would grant
him safety, happiness, prosperity and
peace. - Yorth's Companion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
FOR SALE.

Good dwelling, rooms and basement,
very convenient TO business, churches,
schools and market, rents for $780, price
only 81, $50.
Comfortable 6 room honse, near the
shops. a desirable house for n working
man, rents for $4S; price S400.
Neat dwelling in prime condition, &
rooms, large lot; fo- 800.
Fine residence on Church avenue at
an unusually low figure. If you want a
good home you should Inspect this prop.
erty.
handsome 10 room residence in Lewis
addition, bath. hot and cold water, shaIe
and every convenience; rents for S240-
price only 50. 100.
Lewis Addition Lots.
Tue best in that section Mt prices from
500 to $3.50 each. Two of the most de-
sirable at $3.50 for the two.
BELMONT LOTS at $50, $50, $40 and
800 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 in 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 nnyone's needs
and means.
Woodland. A fine tract of white oak
timber on James river, near the Railroad
worth the attention of mill men.
Tor full Information call on
B.F. Ningficld,
Real Estate Broker,
Terry Building, Roanoke, Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
or Rent!
October 10th. 1897.

Octobe, 10th. 1897.
10-room house, Ninth avenue. modern
conveniences; $l2.
7-room house, Fifth avenue, near Roam.
oke street, 80.
S-room house, Ninth avenue, with oil
conveniences, $12.
7-room house, Luck avenue, SIN
11-room house, Ninth avenue. moderr
conveDiences, Sl5.
6'room house, Belmont, in good CON
dition, S6. 'on-
splendid store room, near Watt. Rot
tow & Clay, Salem avenue, $40.
Fine large storeroom, newly panere6
opposite Rosenbaum's new store. ON
Campbell avenue, $50.
Od'ce room. Salem avenue $40.
Store room, Belmont, SO.
Store room, 25x7O, market square. s15
Ii You need dwelling or bnsino,s
mouse, see The Renters
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
THE SUPERNATURAL.
Contact With 1t Brings Out n Peculiar
Kind of Fear.

Kind of Fear.
We wish the Psychical society would
one day attempt an analysis of what,
tor want OF q better word, we must call
tho dread of the supernatural. Both
those who believe and those who disbe-
lieve in tho notion that tho veil between
this world and tho other is capable of
being lifted agree i'll one thing. They
all recognize tho fact that most people
fear, or something akin to fear, what
they believe to be the occurrence of SUI
pcrnatural phenomena. There is here,
therefore, n piece of ground which may
be explored without any begging of the
question us to whether the fear is caused
by real ghosts or by trickery, by rats
aud water pipes or by genuine glimpses
of the people of another world. Ono
would like to know whether the fear
felt is akin to that experienced when
man is frightened by runaway horse
or IL fire or any other imminent risk of
life, or whether it is something differ
cnt III kind.
Speaking broadly and without any
minute consideration of tho facts, ono
would say that ghost fright did differ
i'll kind from the fright which comes
from active danger. Most people have,
wo Imagine, ut some time or other in
their lives experienced that eeric, I'M
canny, creepy feeling which is associat-
ed with the possibility of contact with
tho supernatural. Yet few would de-
clare that it was i'll any sense connected
with the dread of loss of life or limb.
The man or woman who wakes up in
the middle of the night and hears
strange noises-thumps raps, clangs
and creakings-or sees lights or feels
the touch of unseen hands is probably
very frightened. but the sense of bodily
fear is not present. There is no dread
of being killed. People i'll the agony Of
terror caused by dangerous accidents
constantly call out that they are going
to be killed. but we doubt if that is ev-
or the case III the fright caused by
haunted houses Possibly this differ
cnce may be said to be due to the fact
that tho dread of tho supernatural is
not nearly so acute us that caused by
the imminent risk of death. People, it
may be argued, only imagine themselves
to be frightened of ghosts. as women
pA'tohN " Uo IliRIltcuetl OI Illlcp. Ill
neither case is the fright quite genuine.
1t is only want Of self control and could
DO mastered i'll an instant if the will
power were i'll proper order.
Unfortunately for those who argue
thus there is plenty of evidence to
show that occasionally the dread of the
supernatural produces very serious re-
suits. On the whole, we should say that
more people had been frightened out of
their wits by what they believed to be
supernatural phenomena than by acoi-
dents involving great risk of life. 1t is
not often that one hears of insanity
caused even by the prolonged agony Of
shipwreck. Tho fear caused by what is
supposed to be n supernatural agency
seems, then, to have i'll it some element
not found in ordinary fear. If the haunt
ing phenomena cause fenr, they seem to
give shock of special keenness. Lon
don Spectator.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
INCONSISTENCY.

She loved youthful minister:
Hcr smiling rosc lips told him so.
Until they sent him forth to preach
AT Lonesome Gulch in Idaho.
Thcn all the fcrvor of hcr soul
subsidized, and she would not 90.
What. Waste her life in bowling wilds
Conserving with the squaw of I.o?
Ilc wcnt-alonc. And now she's nlcdped
Again 10 young Lieutenant Grow.
Who dates his letters, Fort Romoto."
AT Lonesome Gulch i'll kiahol
Paul Pastnor i'll BROOKLYN Life.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

broom dwelling, mcdera improve
ments, large corner lot, on Terry's Hill;
$4,000.
'-room house, modern improvements.
large corner lot, good location; 81 500.
room house in southwest. good con
dlilon, $1,000, $l5 cash ana $li per
month.
0-room brick house, large lot, nice
sEade; 81 COO
Groom house, in southwest, large lot
and stable, near the center Of the city:
- ,oOo, small cash payment and $40 per
month.
s-room house, near center of city, large
lot, beautiful grounds; 81 800, easy pay
ments
Groom house, 5000, small cash nav
ment and balance monthly.
Broom residence, in southwest, in
heautifnl condition, nice grounds and
shade; S2,20O. This is Il choice piece of
property and very cheap
Nice corner house in Belmont, 6 rooms.
800, $50 cash and IS per month. Come
quick if you want this.
6'room house innn northeast. convenient
to shops; $500, $50 cash and So per
month.
1o-room hruse on Terry's Hill, large
lot and fine stable: $4,000. easy pay.
mentS.
l0-room house in northwest, in good
condition, modern improvements, with
e"on garden, easy payments or can be
traded for Il good farm
broom house in northwest, near Park
street; 1928, 500 cash and ;SlU per
month.
Several pieces of first-class property in
center OF city. renting now for l2 per
cent. OF prices askeu. These are choice
INVESTMENTS.
Farms and Trucking Lands.
we have large number of farms for
SIZE IN Roanoke and adjoining counties,
ininy OF them very cheap, ranging from
lo to 800 acres. Among them:
ouo acre farm with first class improve
me e, line orchard, plenty of timber, at
9iO per acre. The greatest bargain ever
offered in Roanoke
pieces OF trucking land convenient I'd
the CITY, one OF IL. one of Is, one CT 3CI
acres and one OF IS acres, at prices fa I
below their real value. Anyone desiriupl
n good trucking farm viii profit by see
inc us at once.
Magnlncent James river farm of 15(f
acres, $6, GOO dwelling, with modern i'm
provenents, beautiful 0rounds'nnd sbadef
all necessary ontbuildings, and 6 tened
ment houses. 25 acres of full bearin,E
fruit trees, large quantity If fine timber
The owner having to leave the STATE
TINS property can be sold for $500 oh
long time, or paid for partly in ROANOKE
ren! estate. This is rare bargain.
lou acre farm near Roanoke, one-haIE
irsC-ciass river bottom, fair :mproveE
ments, astonishing low figure for cash IS
small farms on Back Creek. with 6nE
orchards, one of so and one of rs ac,eE
In the famous pippin apple belt; lands M
hii!v bnt rich; one at $40 and the 9th ~
at Sl2.5o per acre. These are comfort,M
hie little homes and fine investments
Il. w. Spindle az Co.,
No. 8 Campbell Avenue y. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28

against which few NO
men take proper precar-
lions. A woman may
own the Most riagnih-
cent jewels and the cost
licst plate. but after all
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
With the com.

|. With the com.
ing of night wo-
men are careful to
bar. the doors of
their homes against
the intrusion of
robbers and assas-
sins. There are
more dangerous
en- C mics than
either the burglar
or Ill urd orcr
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28

In Austria tho man who loses both his
hands in an accident can claim tho
whole OF his life insurance money, on
the ground that he has lost tho means
Of maintaining himself. Loss of the
right hand reduces The claim from 20
To so per cent of the total
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28

1t is not remedy put up by any Tom.
Dick or Harry; it is compounded by ex-
pert pharmacists. Ely Bros offer n 10
cent trial size. AK your druggist. Full
size Cream Balm 80 cents. We mail it.
ELY BROS. Sc Warren St, n. Y. City.
Since 1861 have been great sufferer
from Catarrh. I ried Ely's Cream Balm
ana to all appearances am cured. Terri
bic headaches from which had long
suffered are gone. w. j. Hitchcock, late
Major US. Vol. and A.A. Gen., Buffalo,
n. Y.
PEACH ICE CREAM, made from the
fresh fruit at CATOCNI,C
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28

is said and done, her health is her most
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1t is this that she fails TO guard against
the dangers of weakness and disease of the
distinctly womaniy organism. Nearly every
complaint from which women suffer has it's
inception i'll troubles of this nature, and is
continually aggravated by them.
An anial'inE remedy for al, weakness and
disease OF the organs distinctly feminine.
and the multitude of ills that follow in this
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ana makes them strong and healthy. 1t
prepares for happy, healthy wifchood and
capable, almost painless motherhood.
over % 900 women have testified to its
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offer something else as just as good"
Co, Va. writes Mrs. C. ~ Conner. of Allegt-
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Of woInanhood.' l advised her 70 get Dr. Piercc's
Favorite Prescription The lady purchased one
bottle and 1t cured her daughter. She was we'll
and happy when left there
DR.. Picrcc's Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser is Il physician that is always i'll the
house, ready to give advice and assistance
any moment, day or night. II contains ooS
pages, 800 illustrations and several chap
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of women. Over a million women own
and value il. A new edition is just out and
for 4 limited time copies will be given away
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28

~ Californian claims to have invent
ed new machine which launders col
lars and cults without producing q saw
edge.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-28
LOT S..
FARMS.

BOB acresl miles from Roanoke, 81. 500.
20 acres miles fro" Roanoke, 81 900.
10 acres river bottoms 3 miles from
Roanoke. Price S3. $50.
457 acres Tor s.. $50 Better than Klon.
dixie.
3S7 acres 4 miles from Roanoke, $l2. 90
per acre.
90 acres 31.2 miles from Roanoke,
So. goo.
l0C acres 4 miles froi- city. So, 100.
ID acres on Roanoke river, $4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-24
THERE ARE OTHERS.
KlondyEs Not the Oniy Nuggst In the
woTld-Jusi as Rlch strikes Being
Made la California.

Siondyks Not the Oniy Nugget In the
world-Just Hs Rlch strikes Being
Made in California.
SACRAMENTO, Ca, July 23.-It will
doubtless be of interest at this present
time, when people are becoming excited
over the stories of the wonderful gold
discoveries in Alaska TO know that rich
strikes are still being made In the min
Ing sections OF California, as private
advlces were received here to-day by a
mine owner that a marvelously rich
stake had been made near PlacervIlle
c, C. Cohn, n merchant at Folsom
writes the Bee that there were exhibited
IN his store yesterday 3l& ounces OF
gold which was obtained from claim
six miles from that town In three hours
by one man. Mr.. Cohn says the amount
OF earth from which this amount Of gold
was obtained. was brought to the sur
face In coal oil can and one ordinary
wooden bucket,
The writer remarks that II naturally
follows that II people would only turn
their attention to Investments nearer
home, attended by all the comforts OF
life and civilization, instead OF hobnob-
bing with hogs, esquimauN and the rig
ors OF Alaskan climate, Sacramento and
Eldorado counties would see such re-
vival OF mining industry as would In
duce the gold fever OF '49 TO pale into
insignlflcance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-24
AN AWFUL MISTAKE
IrA ConVisus Confession ls to be Credited,
He AhIolvSS NiinlItsr Serving Sentence
for Ills Wifs's murder.

IrA ConViet's Confession u to be Credited,
He AbSolvsS = AiinlAter Serving Sentence
for Ills Wifs's murder.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July "a
Noah Baney, a convict at ths Michigan
City state prison. has made q written
confession, which. ~ proved true, will
have tho effect OF giving the REV. W. u.
Hinshaw his liberty.
Hinshaw was convicted two years ago
to life imprisonment for the murder Of
his wife, The tragedy was enacted at
Belleville, a few mlies-west of this city.
and the trial of Hinshaw was one OF the
most sensational IN the stato's history.
Acoordlng'to Baney. tho real murderers
OF Mrs. Hlnshaw are John Whitney and
Guy Van Tassel, both Indianapolis men
OF bad reputation, Baney's statement
recitee the details OF the crime az told
TO him by Whitney and Van TassOl.
who, no says, drove from Indianapolis
TO Bellevllle In his buggy.
BaneY says the purpose OF the visit to
the Hlnshaw home. was robbery and
that Mrs. Hlnshaw was shot by Van
TasseI, who shot TO frighten her back
Into the house while she and her hus-
baud were pursuing them into the yard.
Hinshaw's attorneys have held back a
portion OF Daney's confession for the
present.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-24
THE HOUR SET


To Vote OH Tarlfr Biil-It will be Taken
nj 2 O'Clock this Afternoon, and the Exc
irn Session will Adjourn To-niGhi.
WASHINGTON, July gS-rhe final
vote on the tarlfr conference report will
be taken in the senate at p. m. to-mor-
row. An unanimous agreement 10 the
effect was reached In the senate late this
afternoon, after an exciting and dra.
matte debate. The proposition for the
final vote came most unexpectedly from
Democratic sources, the senior senator
frum Alabama, presenting 1t. II was
greeted with shouts Of good, good.
from senators on the Republican side
who for the first time saw the path clear
for the final enactment OF the tariff BILL.
Mr.. Morgan's proposition was coupled
with one that the senate meet at 10 q. m
tomorrow, In order that speeches may
be heard before the vote is taken. This
was accepted as n whole. aud the agree
ment was formally announced. Mr..
Morgan expressed profound reluctance
In submitting the proposition but said
he recognized the right OF the majority
TO register their Will.
The agreement was preceded by the
most heated personal colloquy that has
occurred during the consideration OF the
tarlff bill. Senator Foraker, OF Ohio,
and Allen, Of Nebraska. Joining Issues
over Mr.. Aliens charges OF fraud In the
Ohio elections OF last year. 1t led 10 such
cpithets as "balderdash." and pointed
reference to the methods OF court petty
foRgers."
Congress will probably adjourn It's cx'
trh session tomorrow night,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-24
BROUGHT TO TIME


sultAn Agrees with the Powers on the
Frontier Question,
CoNSTANTINoPLE, July 23-The
ambassadors of the powers ana Tewhk
Pasha have agreed upon the frontier
clause In the peace treaty. The line
drawn by tho military attachc and in
sisted upon from the first by tho pow
ers. has been accepted by the sultan
with slight technical notifications, Tho
reports that che Turkish forces have
begun to evaeuate Thessaly arO con-
firmed.
DJovad Pasha has started on spe-
clal mission to Crete. He left last
evening.
The palace party contends that his
experience especially qualities him 20
bring about an understanding between
the admlrais OF the International fleet
and the Mussulm0n Cretans with refer
ence TO autonomy.
In consequence OF the recent raids by
Albanlans into Servian territory. the
Servian foreign minister has informed
the porto that if further incurslons take
place the Servian troops will ba ordered
10 pursue the raiders into Ottoman ter
ritory and that they are now held IN
readiness at Proukopolye, prepared 10
start for the frontier Immediately. Tho
Servlan minister adds that in the event
OF another raid the Servian government
win decline all responsibility for tho
consequences.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-24

WASHINGTON. July 20 Tho ciblno,
meeting to-day was of short duration
and was attended by all " the members
save Secretary Sherman, who waI said
To be detained at his homr by prcppl-
llons he II making to leave Washlnyton
this afternoon fui d rest al Amnghnseti,
l.. /. Foreign affairs dld not figure nt all
In the proceedings, and tho only matter
Of consequence before ,ho cabinet was
the submiaalon by Secretary Gago ot u
plan for the establishment VI sub'p'ria
W entry In Alaska to collect revenues
from the goods hclng ihportcl In large
quantities into the territory az u ge1ull
W the great immigration " mlncr1.
Therc was some talk about the currency
message and 1t was decided II should be
sent In only after the iarln conference re-
port has passed the aenatc,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-24
TERRIBLE TORTURE
OF a Rich Old Lady in the Smith
field District
OF SISTERSyILLE OIL FIELDS.
Foolish Prejudice Against Banks
Leads to Her Undoing.
WAS ROBBED OF HUNDREDS

by Six Masked Robbers, who Had Heard
OF Her Lack of Confidence IN Safety
YauIts-sho at First Denied Hor Posses
slons. but AfterwArd Pointed ont Part
OF Her Wealth Under tho Stress OF In
human Tortures-ThIsvss Escape with
Their Booty, said to Amount TO si,oOo.
Only Ono Of Many similar OutraEeS that
Have Happened Recently.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-24
TWO VICTORIES
Scored by Receivers of Baltimore
&Ohlo Railroad
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT,
Who Petitloned for the Issuance
ofS2, 800, 900 of Certificates
FOR NEEDED ROLLING STOCK,

which They Maintained was Necessary
{, Handle tho business Ofths Company,
Judgo Con, In Announcing the FaVorA-
Blo Decision OF the coart, Takes oseA-
slOn to Complainant tho Receivers for
the Course They Have Pursusd-Ths
omslAls viii Now Ada Now Freight
Car, ana Locomotives 10 ths Equipment
orthe Road.