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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
WAC Invented tho Guillo.ine?

1t is now certain that neither DR.. j.
/. Guillotin, who is said TO have died
upon tho instrument which has name
SO strikingly like his own, nor DR.. J.
B. V. Guillotinc who has also been
given the credit of being its inventor,
was the designer of the French instru-
ment of capital punishment. 1t is
known to have been i'll use i'll Italy Mt
least 500 years before the time of either
of the gentlemen mentioned and was
tho recognized instrument used for in
flicting the death penalty in Scotland
during both the fifteenth and sixteenth
centuries. Conradin of Suabia was exc
cuted by such a machine at Naples i'll
tho year 1868, and that it was in use in
Franco moro than 100 years before the
timo of Dr.. ]. /. Guillotin is proved by
tho fact that the DUO de Montmorency
was decapitated "by sliding AK" in
1889. st. Louis Republic
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
The Sillsworn.

We owe tho introduction Of the silk
worm into Europe to sticks.
Silk was produced i'll the east, prac-
tically solely in China. When Christian
missionaries penetrated into that strange
land, they heard much about silkworm
breeding and the manufacture of silk,
but although they longed to make use
of such profitable knowledge in their
own countries they were not able to do
SO, for the Chinese guarded their val
ued silk industry with the most vigi-
liant jealousy.
To attempt the removal of the cater
pillars or eggs across the nations bor-
der meant death by horrible torture.
Daring adventures there were, but they
met terrible fates. Tho prize was o
great one, however, and men persevered.
The popes at Rome offered large re-
wards to any ono who could bring them
the much coveted tiny eggs Two pill
grims at last succeeded in doing so.
They made very small cavity in their
long slaves, concealing therein a few
eggs. These ragged and dirty wayfarers
awakened but little curiosity, being re-
signedly docile to all formalities of
searching.
They trudged on cautiously to Rome.
Then they felt safe and laid their sticks,
with their priceless treasures, at the
feet of the pontiff. From those few eggs
the silk industry was established in Eu-
rope.-Strand Magazine.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
Fine Truck Farms

500 tuck farms, 90 acres each, on the
Atlantic and Danville railroad, so miles
from Norfolk. the soil the same as the
celebrated trucking lands around Nor
folk, Va $500 for twenty acres; terms,
$40 cash and %l2 per month without in
terest. No such opportunity fer specu-
laiing or securing home ever offered
before. These lands are owned by the
Railroad company and are offered at
these reduced rates to build up the truck
ing business along this line, with the
same shipping facilities rs enjoyed by
the Norfolk truckers. Arrangements for
cheap excursion rates will shortly be
announced, with railroad fare free to all
purchasers For further information
call on or write to T. w. Spindle IL Co.,
Roanoke, Va, agents for southwest
VirDinio
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
Slcep.

"a man receives certain term Of
life, /" Nikola Tesla said recently, so
many hours to pass on this earth-I
mean hours when he is alive, awake. I
do not count the hours when he is sleep
ing. do not believe they are, strictly
speaking, included in his term of life.
When man really lives, he is dying
hour by hour, but when he sleeps he is
accommodating vital forces which will
make him go on living. III other words,
i'll measuring out our dole Of hours to
each one of us, the great timekeeper
stops his count while we are sleeping.
Therefore the longer man sleeps the
longer he will remain on earth.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
A Method of Measurement.

"There is such thing as becoming
too much devoted to the BICYCLE" said
the young woman thoughtfully. "Iwas
riding with friend of mine who dem
oDstrated that fact. T"
did she talk continually about tho
whecl?"
mo. She didn't talk about anything
until l asked her if she knew what the
hour was. She looked down at her cy.
clometer and said we'd better hurry
home, as twas two miles and quarter
past dinner time. "-Washington Star.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
The Amex.lcan lSss1,,.
Tho typical negro tenont a,.,;x

The typical negro tenant arrives AZ a
new homo in a mule wagon or or cart
with q bundle of rags, a frying nan and
coyey OF children, and he stays with
n landlord who may have saved him
from restitution by advancinr nrovi-
slons and dry goods only SO long as the
caprice of the honr dictates. Lenlown-
ers who have sunk into financial min
by mortgaging their propertv have
nearly always been dragged into the
slough by the effort to help their negroes
out of it. The crop made by the average
negro farmer is subject to many contin.
gencies besides those OF the weather.
He does not hesitate to leave his field MT
the most critical season if pleasure calls
him. Big meetings. he never can re-
sist, and these take place during the i'm
portant agricultural months of July and
August, first at one church and then at
another.
After the mules have been working
hard all the week in this busy season
they are often driven from 10 to 10
miles on Sundays, carrying wagon loads
of men, women and children, long
bright ribbons flying out from the heads
OF the female members of the family,
whose hair has been tightly plated and
bound with cords during the week in
order to produce holiday sensation in
an ample psyche knot at the back and a
bushellike roundness in front. They
appear in fancy waists and big sleeves
and regale themselves and their friends
with dinner of fried chicken, cake
and watermelons after the meeting,
rags being good enough to wear, hoecake
and bacon being good enough to eat, dur
ing the week. Like his African ancestors,
the American negro is miserable with
out Publications and feastings If he
can have them, he will do hard job Of
work between times.-Francis Albert
Doughty in Lippincott's
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
Roanoke Real Estate

is cheaper now than it will ever be again.
You had better secure one of our bargains
before the prices advance.
S-room corner house, northwest. 81, $50,
$50 cash and $12. per month. Now rent
ing for $40.
Groom brick house in southwest large
lot. good shade; 81, 900 cash.
T-room corner house in southwest, mod
ern improvements, stable and carriage
house, $1,000; 5000 cash and SIT per
month
Groom house in southwest. sewer con-
nection, stable; $1,000, $50 cash and
$12.5O per month. No interest
7.room house in southwest, $1,000; sis
cash and S15 per month
q room house in southeast, large lot,
clooe to mraket, $780, $50 cash and
S12.50 per month.
Groom corner house in southeast, $3.50;
500 cash and so per month
7-room house, northeast $50 cash and
$3.50 per month.
We have great many others we can
not enumerate here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
a Now Use For tho rclophone.

1t has remained for tho latter part of
the nineteenth century to evolve anoth-
er and wholly different method from
that usually employed for tho transmits
sion of osculatory favors. This is to
have the matter accomplished by tele-
phone. The invention is not, however,
patented, and may upon occasion be
adopted in other cities than Washing
ton. Washington Times
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05

In the battle of Marengo 5s, 900 men
participated, and of that number 49,
600 were killed or wounded, about 90
per cent. Napoleon thought Marengo
his greatest victory. He always kept
throughout life the uniform he wore on
that day.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
N NV s w Norfo|ksasW
Schedule in Eject
May 9, 1897.
WESTBOUND LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY

huy :, 1881.
WESTBOUND LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY
o:1O IN. washington and Chattanooga
limited) for Bristol, intermediate sta
tions and the South and West Pull
man sleepers to New Orleans and Mem.
phis. Connects at Radford for Blue
field and Pocahontas.
4:20 p. M, the Chicago Express for Rad
ford, Bluefeld Pocahoutas, Kenova,
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, st. Louis,
Kansas City, Columbus and Chicago.
Pullman Buffet Sleeper Roanoke TO
Columbus. Also for Pulaski, Wythe-
vile, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga
and intermediate points
TRAINS ARRIVE AT ROANOKE.
From Norfolk $50 a. M; 4:1O p. m.
From Hagcrstown 1850 a. M; 4:O5 p. M.
From Winston 1:15 p IN.
From Bristol and the West 1:35 D. m;
1880 p. III.
NORTH AND EASTBOUND, LEAVE
ROANOKE DAILY.
1850 p IN. for Petersburg, Richmond and
Norfolk,
1:45 p. m. for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York.
1915 p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk.
Pullman sleepers Roanoke to Norfolk
and Lynchburg to Richmond
10:45 p. IN. Washington and Chattanooga
limited) for Washington, Hagerstown,
Il. Philadelphia and New York Pullman
sleepers to Washington via Shenan.
. doah Junction and Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
Durham Division-I,eave Lyuchburg
Onion station)sdaily, except Sunday,
400 D. m. for South Boston and Dur
ham and intermediate stations.
Winston-Salem Division-L,aave Roanoke
Union stauion) 4;30 p. m. and
500 a. m. daily, except Sunday Camp.
bell street statiom, for Rocky Mount,
Martinsville, Winston-Salem and inter
mediate stations.
Dor all additional information apply
at ticket office or to W. ID. Bevill, Generai
Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
M +. Bragg, Travelling Passenger
Agent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
Greek Fire.

Greek fire, which had several other
names-wild fire, liquid fire, wet fire
and fire rain-dcscriptivc of its destruc-
tiveness, is safd to have been the most
destructive engine of war previous to
gunpowder Discovered by Callinicus,
II Syrian, it was first used in the siege
Of Constan,inoplc, 673-67s, and at Mec-
"a, 600.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
One Had to Go.

by the way, SEQ that Hobbs, who
ran away with Jarloy's wife, has come
back to town"
Eyes. We dropped farley from the
club rolls yesterday. 1t would be SO
embarrassing to have them both there,
you know. "-lndianapolis Journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
Farms.

200 acres near Roanoke, good orchard,
well fenced and watercd, plenty of tim
Der. 81. 300; terms easy.
100 acres of bottom land with beautiful
improvements, $3.50.
lS0 acres near Hollins Institute, plenty
of fruit, timber and outbuildings, ST, 500.
4o acres very near Roanoke, fine or
ohard. 81 800
We have many others.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
letter, salt.Kheum and Eczcmo

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly 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
a 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, 1897-06-05
Lying Low.

Schoolmate-Why do you never touch
your piano?
Miss We're buying it on
installments.
"What difference does that maker
"I'm afraid if paw should hear me
play he'd stop paying Good News.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
SPECIAL NOTICES

NoTlcE.-Those having brick and
stohe work or vitriiied brick pavements
so.oe ima would do we'll to cali on or adj
uless'1; 1. rails, the practical contractor
anu pulioer. Also all kinds of carpenter
and paper hanging done on short notice,
Az work guaranteed. J. II. FALLS. No.
llo Fifth avenue IL. e.. Roanoke, Va,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
Original.

My wife is II most original wom
an, )" said Brown. why, when pro-
posed to her, instead of saying. This is
20 sudden. she said, We'll, ! think it's
about time. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
7. W. SPINDLE & CO..
No. Campbell Avenue 8. w.
Special
Bargains for Shop Men and Others


One Of the very cheapest and best
houses ever on our list suitable for shop
men, or S-room house. Eighth avenue
s. e.. large lot, house in good condition,
worth 81 800, our price, 1000; $3.50 cash.
bale nee Sl2 gu per month Don't fail to
see this at once; it is going nick at this
price.
l2O acres of land of the very best quail
lty, miles from Terry building, OH eide
trio car line, from 90, to 40 acres in tim.
Der. This is one of the most desirable
Ter acre.
room house, Church street near
Roanoke and Southern railroad. This ia
a big bargain ut 81 900; $3.50 cash balance
one, two and three years. just the house
for shop men,
Three broom honses, Wood street n @.
month. fS'
Broom cottage, Third avenue n. w..
full size lot, beauty and one of the bip.
gest bargains in this section. Only $500.
sou cash, balance 81 per month.
oixteen lots, Melrose, full size, and
beauties, on the boulevard, only sS25:
one-fourth cash, balance one, two and
enree years These are exceedingly CHEAP.
o'room mouse, Henry and Eleventh ave-
IN , '"S h'Sc, Fo,Ouu, on easy terms.
lO.room house South Jefferson street
finished in hard wood, cabinet mantels'
heated by furnace and all modern con.
veennndences, worth SO, 900; price only Sc, 500:
So00 cash, balance SEQ per month.
me d. Payne Thompson house on
Roanoke streets good rooms in first. class
eco ond cost s., 500, now only $4,000,
sooo cash, balance $40 per month. This
is bargain.
Store house, 5Ox1OO, 8 store rooms cor
ner Center and Park streets 81 S0O. conn
cash, balance Se5 per month. 80
rms is only partisl list. Have farm
lanas anG vacant lots in all parts of the
Guy ana county. Especial attention
given to renting.
PedIso-BeIler Real Estate Co..
Commercial National Bank Building.
Ground Floor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
For Rent and Sale.
T. w. Goodwin, Aga.
once. Room No. sos Terry building.
May 10th, 1897.

KS
FOR RENT.-DWELLIN
No. 1721 West End Boulevard S. w, $25.O 90
No. 1U2S Seventh street 8. e..... 600
No 1896 Seventh street 8. 9. ..... 600
No. GA Fourth street n. e........ TOO
No. 145 Eighth avenue $. w...... 1900
No. 622 First avenue II. w........ 900
No 147 Eighth avenue s. w..... 100
No. 73S Seventh avenue N. w..... 400
No. 430 Sixth avenue, N. e.... $50
No. 110 Twelfth street n. w....... $50
No. GAG First avenue s. w........ 1900
No. 42S Sixth avenue n. e..... TOO
No. $50 Seventh avenue n. ESQ.,. 600
No. 317 Tenth avenue S. w. $500. 1900
No. 1924 Patterson avenue. -. -. 1000
No. 713 Third avenue 8. w. ... 500
No. T05 Fourth avenue n. w....... 900
No. 431 Ninth avenue s. w... 1000
No. 525 Sixth avenue 8. w .... 1900
No. 624 Tenth avenue g. e........ 700
STORES. -
No. III Third avenue 8. w........ 700
No. 304 Commonwealth ave. II. e.. 1000
also have in my charge properties in
all sections of the city that can he bought
ut great bargains, either for cash or on
the instalment plan.
Call and examine my list.
T W. 6tAnuAuurN $1,000
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-05
Franklin Road. SALEM.

:, Salem car runs between Terry building and
Salem. First Car Sundays at $40 a. III.
Vinton car runs between Terry building and
Vintop. Sundays-First car 500 a. m.
Norwich car runs between Norwich aud MON
Depot and connects with College car. sundays
First car 800 a. IN. Trips marked s'n" will go
through to Norwlch; ali other trips before 400
p. M. will ttop at WoDdrums. All trips after 2 90
p. m will 20 through TO Norwich.
College car runs between College aud Union
witch.
West End car runs between III" street and
Union Depot
g, Crystal Spring car runs between Crystal Spring
Sundays 500 q IN I; and between Crystal Spring
and Union Depot via Baseball Park. First car
Sundays $40. :.
ing and HishlHnd avenue g. W.
East Roanoke car runs between Terry build.
Ing and Lynchbnrg avenue n. @.
iickcis for ride between Roanoke and Salem
places:
vaughau's cigar stand. Terry building.
Massic's Pharmacy, South Jefferson street
And at Salem from billiard & .Pcrsinger.
g. w. JAMESON. Gan'I Mgr.
ONCE, Rooms los and LOG Terry Building.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-15

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Nor
wegian Lutheran church will serve
dinner and supper in the Brcknam
building, first west of the Congraga-
tional church on Saturday, Oct. 16,
from 11:3O a. m. until 8 o'clock D. M
Adamant, Stucco, Zenith Cement,
Imported and American Cements,
Wood Burnt Maquoketa Lime the very
best, no two kinds or any Oil burnt
lime here. Prices always reasonable
at VIM. F. RATHERT's, Market, Street.
Tuesday the 18th, at the Catholic
church, by Rev. M. A. McCarty, Mr..
Leslie Barnes and Miss Lizzie Breen
were united in marriage, leaving on
the afternoon train for wedding trip
embracing Chicago and other points.
The PLAIN DEALER joins with all
friends in we'll wishes for the prosper
| ity and happiness Of the young couple.
The injunction cases against the
saloons are chiefly continued, further
testimony to be taken in the form OF
dispositions. The costs already made
in these cases, is between eight and
nine hundred dollars, most of which
will be saddled upon the taxpayers OF
the country The Judge gave the
attorneys in this case very severe
criticism we are SO told, but they are
simply taking advantage of republi-
can made law to swipe the money OF
the people into their own pockets in
the way and manner provided by law,
whenever and wherever tool can be
found to appear as plaintiff.
We desire the voters OF the county
to examine critically the mortgage
record of Leslie M. Shaw on the second
page of to-day's PLAIN DEALER. His
business is that of money lender at
extortionate rates of interest, exacting
and taking illegal interest tor its use.
Mr.. White is farmer who works and
cultivates the farm bought and paid
for from his own labor and is much
more likely to labor for the interest OF
the farming and producing people of
the state than is Mr.. Shaw, who farms
the farmers. The Telegraph says:
There are 264, ,143 active farmers in
Iowa, and Fred White is one of them.
L. M. Shaw is one of the 1,199 bankers,
as Frank jackson was one of the 1886
insurance, and Gov. Drake is one OF
the 1926 railway men. Agriculture
Is the most important industry in the
state. Four times rs many people are
engaged in it as in any other. Is it
not time that Il representative of the
industry should become governor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-15

Will Howard returned Tuesday
afternoon from western Minnesota
where he has been at work for some
months.
The mission of Hoods Sarsaparllla
is to cure diseases, and thousands of
testimonials prove it fulfills its mis-
sion we'll.
Supervisor Merrill was in town yes
terday inspecting the work recently
done by Mr.. Pearson in building ce-
ment walk.
LosT-A small silver watch with
short gold chain, on Main Street,
Cresco. Leave watch at this office and
receive reward.
Rev. NJ. j. Sigler will preach at the
Baptist church here next Sunday
morning and evening, and at Howard
Center in the afternoon.
Mrs. Minnie Bucher, of Artesian,
S. d., is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. P. Mosher, whom she had
not visited for several years.
Furnished Rooms to Rent.-Some
pleasant, we'll located furnished rooms
to rent TO family without children.
/. j. BOOTH.
Having sold out my grocery ano
| crockery business, it will be necessary
that all knowing themselves indebted
to me to call and settle their accounts
at once as need the money.
"a. H. CAwARD
The Ottumwas, by their organ-like
ensemble work, have become recog-
nlzed as the most popular male quar-
tette that travels. Rapids Ga,
zette. At the opera honse, Saturday,
Oct. 16.
Sweeter or more soulful music was
never heard. Tones were never more
sweet, nor blending of voices more
perfect. City Herald. The OF
tumwas will be at the opera house
Saturday evening, the sixteenth.
The ladies of the New Oregon GENE
terry association will give supper a;
Hess Restaurant, Saturday, Oct. 16
from 4 until O'clock. Light biscuit,
brown bread. salads and cold chicken
pork and beans, pickles, celery, cake
tea and coffee; all for 10 cents. Ev'
erybody cordially invited.
Justin Wells, of Steamboat Rock, il
looking after his real estate in the
county which he would like to i'm
prove. 1t is risky these times tt
mike improvements unless man has
the money he would as soon invest al
not. While the interest on money il
more than the profit on crop, th'
labor thrown in, it hardly pays to i'm
prove beyond actual needs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-15

There is more Catarrh in this sec
tion of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incura-
BILE. For great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease, and
prescribed local remedies, and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Hal's Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney y Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and mus
cous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY, g. Co., Toledo, O.
rs Sold by Druggists, 75c..
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-15
Resolutions.

WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty
God in the dispensation of his Provi-
dence to remove from our midst our
beloved brother L. j. Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Brother johnson was q
just and upright mason, kind and
loving husband and father, and q
good and useful citizen; Therefore
RESOLVED, that we deeply deplore
his loss and extend our heartfelt SYM
pathy to his bereaved family and
Furthermore
RESOLVED, that a copy of these
resolutions be spread on our minutes,
a copy sent to the bereaved widow,
and that they be printed IN the Lime
Springs Sun, Howard County Times,
and Cresco PLAIN DEALER.
Done at the Hall of Howard Lodge,
A. F. & A. NJ, this 18th day of Oct.
1897. COMMITTEE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-15
More Underwear.

Children's very heavy Fleece Lined Rib Vests
and Pants, extra well made and warranted, full
sizes. Underwear fully worth 25c. in the small
est Sizes Sizes range from IL to 80, and prices
from 12lac. to SOC.
Misses heavy ribbed Fleeced Vests and Pants,
all sizeS.......... 25c
Misses Mnnsing Patent Union Suits. all sizes, sec
Mems extra fine and heavy Fleece Lined Shirts
and Drawers; the very best thing we could buy
at soc. price, this 4oc
small lot Mems Random Mixed 75c. Under
shirts carried over. SOC
Mems all wool Shirts and Drawers, heavy
natural grey sue
Mems Natural Ribbed Union Suits........ 81. SO
Mems Ribbed all Wool Union SUITS. s.. %
See our Mems Heavy Fleeced Jersey Overshirts
at. ioe