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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
CLOTH COSTUME.

ccalcd by wainscoting of the cheapest
grade of straw mating, which may be
tackled III place by the amateur decorator
AS 1t is u yard wide, two brcadths will
give II wainscoting six feet high without
counting the depth of the Dashboard, which
Is usually about n foot. The mating
makes an excellent background for pic
lures and bric-a brac.
The picture given today shows a cos
tlimc of silver gray cloth. The foot of the
front OF the skirt is adorned with three
bands of sable, and II band OF sable is ar
ranged mt each side of the tabicr, Il paste
button being placed in the angle formed
by the fur. The bolcro of gray cloth has
wiue collar of sable and is decorated
with paste buttons. The vest of white
cloth, braided with silver. opens over a
chcniscttc The silk belt is fastened by q
gold buckle. \ narrow band of fur fin
lshcS the wrists Of the plain sleeves The
hat of gray felt Is trimmed with gray os-
trich pluncS and 81 PASTE buckle
JUDO CIIOII.ET
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
FAR M S

~ farm of 105 acres miles~-fronl Bed
ford City, with neat Lrick dwelling and
All necessary out buildings, apple Or
chafd. land we'll fenced, in lost desirable
neighborhood. Price. 81, 800; $500 cash /;
balance in one, two and three years.
Several very fine farms at low .prie es.
one Ut 22O acres with fine improve
ments for SD, 900; another of 400 acres with
handsome improvements for 500, 900 and
little truck farm with 80 acres miles
from the city for $4,000.
oeni for price list of city and country
property.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
Real Estate
Bargains!
For THIS WEEK ONLY.


broom dwelling on Salem avenue s. w,
first class condition. Price 81, $50; $500
cash, balance $3.50 per month.
1-room dwelling near Belmont school
Price 81. $50: terms easy.
broom dwelling northwest, renting for
$40 per year Price $500.
broom dwelling with cellar northeast.
Price $500; 500 cash, balance to suit pur-
chaser.
Red hot bargain in Groom dwelling
near West End Round House.
4room cottage, large lot. southwest.
near car line. Price $780, 500 cash, bal
ance $40 per month.
7'room dwelling northwest, sewer con-
nect:on, stable on lot. Price Isl 900: cash
$50; monthly $40.
Two nice lots in Belmont price $50
each. w.
Groom dwelling and store. corner lot
Best stand in the city for groceries. -Go od
investment at the price and terms. $4,000
groom dwelling and stable in Vinton
large lot. Price $780, cash $50; monthly
SO.
acres of fine garden land near the civ
limits on the car line. Price S75 per
acre; 1-3 cash.
List your property with us for sale or
rent; we have several purchasers for
northwest dwellings,.
PACE 81 EsOEsEslTT.
Real Estate and Rental Agents.
10 Jefferson st.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
FOUND DEAD.

Why did he do it? He had everything
to live for, happy home. wife, friends,
money; but he shot himself through the
heart. Why?
He couldn't have given a good reason
himself. But everything looked gloomy
to him He was in a gloomy frame Of mind.
1t was the way he looked at life that day.
He had been living i'll too much of hurry,
rushing and driving ut business, hustling
through his meals, cutting short his sleep.
His nerves got OH edge his stomach and
liver got out of order he grew dyspeptic
and melancholy.
When the digestion is out of order there
Is little use trying TO look on the bright side
of things practically there isn't any bright
side. This is dangerous condition to get
into. Yet it is easy TO get into and mighty
hard to get out of il, unless you go about it
in the right way.
There is remedy that has pulled thou
sands of people right out of this depth of
despair. 1t is DIR. Picrcc's Golden Medical
Discovery. II acts directly upon the stol1i-
acli and liver. 1t restores their natural
capacity to nourisf and purify the system.
1t purges away bilious poisons, feeds the
nerve centres with healthy, highly vitalizcd
blood and drives out the "bluc devilsn of
melancholy and nervousness.
j. J.. Warner, No. 1000 O Street. Sacramento.
Cal, writes; During the last five wears / have
been uoctorinG With rs many six different doc
tors here and in san Francisco for diseased ston-
ach; but none OF the doctors gave me even tenn
porary relief. Two years ago l completely col
lapscd. and had to give up all work. l have felt
many times that would like to leave this world.
In looking over the ads i'll the san Francisco
Examiner ran across yours. and now owe my
life and present good health TO DR.. Picrcc's med
iciues. have taken fourteen bottles of the
Golden Medical Discovery and four little walls
OF Pleasant Pellets and am entirely we'll of
all stomach trouble. Can sleep nine hours every
night, aud am now ready to go TO work again."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29

now used, shaded or in combination Of
two or moro colors. Matclasscs in colors
combined with black compose effective
capes and redingotcs, the lining being of
silk to match one Of the shades.
The illustration shows n capo wrap for
middle aged woman. 1t is of black
vclours du nord and has high fiaring
collar and n yoke of chinchila. The yoke
is encircled by bertha of black grosgrain
ornamented with applications of jet and
steel embroidery. The wrap fits the figure
mt the back and is borlercd by band of
chnchilla. Applications of jet and steel
adorn the lower edge. The garment is
lined with quilted satin.
JUDO CUCIIET
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
HOME DECORATION.
An Effective Cheap Material How t.
Conceal Unpleasing Paper.


Conceal Emphasizing Paper.
Burlaps, once despised as the most
roughly utilitarian of all cloth, has gradu-
ally won attention to itself and has now
risen to the unqucstioncd position of an
art fabric and n factor in upholstery. 1t
is really one of the most effective of cheap
materials for curtains, porticrcs and wall
covering, and since the eyes of the public
have been opened to its artistic possibili-
ties manufacturers bring it out in ii great
variety of colors, both plain and figured.
When employed for curtains and porticrcs.
it ought always to be lined, as the folds
thus appear roundcr and softer. The heav-
icr the lining the better.
Burlaps i'll fancy colorngs usually has
glazed finish, different from the dull,
natural surface of the common sort used
for bagging. The rough bagging is, how
ever, often preferred as n wall covering,
rs after being stretched upon the wall it
may be treated with thin wash of calci-
mine of any preferred shade through
which the woven texture is visible, giving
very pleasing effect.
When the paper on room is unplcasing
in color or design, it may be partially con-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
NOVELTIES.
Notes. Suggestions, Gloanings and Gossip
For tho Ladies.

-NSecos s'tbbCotiOhsf 0ichuiHRS anu 00cblp
For tho Ladies'.
Tho combination of dark fur and light
and bright satin is often seen and is effect
i've, provided tho union of colors is har-
monious. Brown fur with beige, tan or
yellow, and black fur with gray, blue or red,
arc pleasing. Tho opposite combination
is also uscd-that is, light fur with dark
material, especially for outer garments
Chinchilla, crminc and blue fox arc large
ly employed rs trimming for cloth capcs
and jackets of deep hue. A cape Of
bright red cloth, lined with fur, has col
lar faced with crminc and n cravat bow of
the latter fur fastened with Is jcwclcd
buckle. Dark blue or purple blo,iscs trim
med with rovcrs, collar and cuffs Of chin
chilla arc likewise much liked.
Half length wraps, which are compro-
mise between n jacket and cape, arc
moro and more seen. Tho tentative at
tempt TO introduce them having met with
no opposition, there seems to be u fair
prospect of their general success The
body of the wrap is usually close fitting
ut the back and either close or straight
III front, the sleeves assuming n capo form.
For full length wraps to be worn over
ball and dinner gowns heavy damask is
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
0SWALDS. HAWKINS
Real Estate Agent.
4i6 Terry Building.
4t6 Terry Building.

Brooklyn, N. Y, Dec 10Th, 1896.
Messrs. Ely Bros-I have used Ely,s
cream Balm number of years, and f nd
IL WORKS like n charm. 1t has cnred me
OF the most obstinate case of cold IN the
mead in less than 4S hours from the time
| ieit the cold coming on would not
ne without 1t Respectfully yours.
Soo Hart street. FRED'K FRIES.
lean Balm is kept by all druggists.
rul. SIZE ooc. Trial size Zoe. We
ELY BROS,
oO Warren street, New York city.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
or Rent!

desirable l0-room dwelling on Noun
'ain avenue g. W., Sl1.25. per month.
Also an S-room dwelling on Nou,to;n
avenue. Four rooms on first floor we'll
located, S12 per MONTH
6'room dwelling on Henry street, in
good condition, near in, 81 per month.
Two 3-room cottages on East avenue
n. e., near fire department, 81 each
per month.
We should he glad to have your prop.
erty listed with us. See
oroom dwelling Kirk avenue. IS. c.,
near shops and in good repair. S12 per
month. 20
Large store room 25x90 ON Campbell
avenue opposite Heironimous &Brugh's
new building, s25 per month
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
sympathetic.

Do you think Your wife sympathizcs
with your business troublcs:"
Yes. She hasn't gone through my
pockets since failed. Chicago Record.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
XMAS GOODS.

Examine our line of GUNS, LAP
ROBES, CARVERS, SKATES, RE.
VOLVERS, POCKET KNIVES, SClS.
SORS, RAZORS, &C., before making
purchases. We have secured the services
OF the WE'LL KNOWN HARDWARE
MAN. a. j. EVANS. formerly of
EVANS, BUTT e PRICE, who will he
glad to see his friends. With stock of
goods TO back him. bought at price. be-
yond competition. he will make it inter
esting for you
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
Tuley ]. Mitchell
feai estate and rental agent, has some
lovely houses for rent and for sale
FOE RENT

FOIs RENT.
One S-room honse, Twelfth avanro
west OF Franklin road; all modern i'm.
provements.
One on Salem avenue. above Park,
1898. ~
One on Eighth avenue, Terry Hill, 8
of Ninth street.
One on Second avenue n. W., above
one.on Seventh avenue. east of Com.
mon wealth n. e.
one on Bulltt avenue. east of Seventh
street s. G.
Four rooms and three rooms ON Gilmer
avenue, west of jefferson.
All in good repair
respectfully solicit the listing of yo,,r
property either for sale or for rent
want good property to rent to fill orders.
Opposite Terry Building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
FOR RENT AND FOR SALE.
t. w. Goodwin, Ag't.
Office: Room No. 2o5 Terry Building.
December 10, 1897.
FOR RENT.-DWELLINGs.

FOR NT.-DWELLINGE.
No. las Eighth avenue $. w.. 15uO
No. SIG Dale avenue 8. 10 90
No I'D Iwelfth street n. wis.,. $50
No. $50 Ninth avenue II. W.. 400
No. 1909 Franklin w.. 30 90
No. 2O04 Patterson avenue W.. 1000
No Souo PATTERSON avenue W.. 1870
No. 2Ol2 Patterson avenue W.. 1000
No. 2Ol6 Patterson avenue W.. 1000
No. l721 Salem avenue W. 25 OO
No. 1926 Salem avenue S. w..... 500
No. 1026 Seventh avenue s. e.. 600
No. 1885 Seventh avenue s. e.. 600
No. 61S First avenue n. w.. 00G
No. 622 First avenue N. w. 900
no. 922 Third avenue n. 90O
No. 529 Seventh avenue n. e 600
No. 533 Seventh avenue n en-. 600
STORES.
No. Ala First street s. w.
No. III Third avenue S. w ZOO
No. 3O4 Commonwealth ave- Il. e.. 1000
also have in my charge properties in
all sections of the city that can be bought
at great bargains, either for cash or on
the instalment plan
x. Gall and examine my list.
L. w. GOODWIN, Agent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29

The Hallett & Davis bargain has bene
sold. We still have bargain in two
other uprights. We also have some new
uprights for rent, and, should you after
six months wish to purchase, Will apply
rent paid to purchase. j. T.. Rogers s.
Co., II South Jefferson street.
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The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
EoIsCg,

EOIsCS;.
WANT every man and woman in tne United
States interested in the Opium and WHISKY
habits to have one Of aiy books ON these dis
eases. Address B. Ia. Wocley. Atlanta, ga.
Box ss2, and ono win be sent you fTee,
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

! The above meeting was held last
Friday. They bad but 8 week 5
rat'ons then, and only bread. In
= weeks more about 5000 people
in these two wards will be- without
bread. BY a notice from our Par
lsh Relief Committe appearing
elsewhere it will be seen that the
little help now in sight must be
confined to the widows and orphans.
Are we going to let our fellow
men starye right in sight and hear
ING OF us?
Why don't our relief committee
take up personal collections right
here at home As stated last week,
we will give $500, and there are
those here who could give $1,000
with less sacrifice.
Something must be done.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

Regardless of the advance in
Wheat, Williams, Weaver &
O'Quin is still selling Flour at old
prices.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
Mass-Rnecting i'm Ward 2

AT a Massmeeting held at Pleas
ant Hill church in ward 9, Feb.
ruary 26, 1897, Hon. NJ. Il. Joy.
ner was made Chairman, and DR..
W. &. Saunders, Secretary.
Mr.. j. r. Weaver, member Of the
Parish Relief Committee, offered
the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, After making a care
full canvass of the ward as to the
extent of destitution, we find that
there are twenty-five hundred peo-
pie who are in destitute circumstan-
ces owing to the failure of last years
crop, Many Of them have nothing
to subsist upon except what they
receive from donations from the
State, they have nothing to eat ex-
cept corn bread /; no meat flour,
syrup or anything else, and moth
ing to feed their stock on /; we find
they have enough bread stuff to
last about three weeks, by that
time everything will be consumed,
and then unless they get further
assistance the distress Will be ap-
palling.
Therefore, be it resolved, that
we, the people in massmeeting as
senbled, respectfully ask our State
and Parish Relief Committees in the
name of common humanity to con-
tlnue their efforts in behalf Of these
suffering people until they can
raise another crop.
Be it further resolved, that we
endorse the views of Chairman
Wooten of the State advisory com
mittee, relative to asking the State
to appropriate $4,000 for relief.
Be it further resolved, that we
extend our heartfelt thanks to the
Times Democrat and other papers
in Louisiana, for the grand and
noble work they are doing in our
behalf.
Resolved further, that a copy
of these resolutions be. forwarded
to the press of this parish and State.
Mr. u. O, Maybin, member of
Relief Committee from ward 8,
stated that the above was about the
situation Of the people in ward 8,
except there were only about 600
of them.
M. r. JOINER,
NJ G. SAUNDERS, Chairman. :
Secretary.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
Wanted.
We want 800 customers to buy
s. X. Pants.
Williams, Weaver & OQuin.

A residence on corner of 4th
and St. Denis streets, belonging to
Mrs. f. Nores, was completely
destroyed by fire on last Friday
night. The house was occupied by
Mr.. John Pearson and family.
who saved most of their furniture.
A juvenile party was IN progress
at the house, and a fire in q seldom
used chimney started the blaze
through its defective flue. There
was $500 insurance, leaving a net
loss of about $500.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
Lodges.

Phmnx Lodge No. SO, A. =. s. A. NJ
n 4. Gallicn. w. NJ: j.. G. Trichel ir., Sec.
Meets first and third Wednesdays, at Z
pm.
Castle Hall No. 81, Knights of Pythias
j. T.. Breda, G. g.: Adolnh L'EIersson,
X. of r. s. Meets second and fourth
Thursdays, at Sp. M.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
Court PROCEEDINGS.

The civil term of the District
Court with jury de jure, opened
last Monday with Judge Z. North
Cullom presiding, District Attor-
ney Breazeale, Is jurors, and the
local bar present.
The following eases were dis
posed of up to Wednesday night :
State VS.. Love BradIey-Assault
with dangerous weapon. Plead
guilty ; $40 anl costs, or 80 days
in iail.
State vs.. Pierre Lebrun-Assaelt
with dangerous weapon tried and
cleared.
State VS.. Hunt Parker, Jr., Tres
pass. Plead guilty SO and costs,
Or Is days in Jail.
State vs.. Nelson Lewis-money
undef 1aiso prctenses. Plead gull
ty: parish jail s mo. and costs.
State VS.. Charley Jones-cruel-
ty to animals. Convicted $40 and
costs, or 30 days in Jail.
State vs.. Chas. Smith-Carrying
concealed weapons. Tried and con
ylcted Sl5 and costs, or 20 days.
State VS.. Peter johnson Jr.,-
racing, etc. Plead guilty; $40
and costs, or 20 days.
State vs. Jno. No!ly-Se!Iing
whiskey without license; nollc pros.
State VS.. Billy Carson-Larccny.
Tried and found not guilty.
State VS.. Albert Jones-Carry-
ing concealed weapons. Plead
guilty / days IN iail.
State vs.. Frank Harris-Carry-
ing concealed weapons. Plead gull
tY; sl5 and costs, or 20 days.
State VS.. Kobt. Livingston-as-
sault with dangerous weapon.
Plead guilty; $l9 and costs, or 80
days.
State vs.. Oscar Haygood-Lar-
ceny. 9 counts. Plead guilty; q
months PenitentiarY.
State VS.. Calvin Hillyard-Sell-
ing whiskey without license, Con
yicted; 500 and costs, or 80 days.
State VS.. Gus Lignoski-Selling
whiskey without license. Tried;
convicted. Not yet sentenced.
State vs. Gus Fontenot-selling
whiskey without license. Plead
guilty; 500 and costs, or 80 days,
State VS.. Jno. Scarborough
selling whiskey without liceuse.
Tried and cleared.
State VS.. Toney Curry-selline
whiskey without license. Tried
and found guilty; $3.50 and costs,
or SO days.
State vs.. Edw'd. Davion-assault
with a dangerous weapon. Plead
guilty. Not YET, sentenced.
State VS.. Jim Coleman-assault
with dangerous weapon. Tried
and convicted; S25 and costs, and
80 days, or in default SO days.
State vs.. John Lacour-larceny.
Tried and cleared.
State VS., Charley Gay-assault
and battery. Plead guilty; $50
and costs. or 60 days.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

The Supreme Court has decided
the License case from this parish
in favor Of Licenses, SO if some
other tack is not taken by the pro-
.hibitionists, the saloons will soon
be in full blast once more in the
"Quaint CITY," No decision was
read in the Sheriff's case, 1t will
not now be read until next Mon
day.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
Watch Glasses only 15c.

Mr.. S. M. Brian, son of Rev.
!. M. Brian of Boyce, is in the
city working up a class in Pen
manship to be taught by Prof. A.
B. Kelly, who is now teaching at
Boyce. Prof. Kelly is graduate
of Soule Commercial College of
New Orleans. and one of the finest
pensmen We have ever seen. He
should get a fine class here.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
Church Services.

Services at the Methodist church eve
ry First and Third Sunday at II a. H.,
and 7:S0 p. H.. by the Pastor. Fl, w,
Hickey. PRAYER meeting every Wednes'
day night at 1880 p, NJ
BArrIsT-M. f. Weaver. pastor. Reg
Mar services, second and fourth Sundays,
IL u H.. and 3. p. III; Sunday School, lO
q. m.; Prayer meeting, Wednesday, s p
III All invited.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

The good ladies of the Baptist
church are collecting funds to put
in some more seats, which are nee
essary to accommodate the large
congregations that attend there.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05
JeWeler Clark stands

A 1, and is now in the lead and
forging ahcad--he has given the
Death blow to all high prices and
useless work-his motto is to live
and let live. When you come to
Court call ON him and let him re-
pair your broken watch, and see
how far a big, Bright dollar will
90.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

A splendid line Of the latest and
best finished Cofins has just been
received by Nc. K. Holston. A
good earse and complete Burial
service guaranteed.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

If you want to see the prettiest
line of Shirt Waists in town. Call
on Williams, Weaver & O'Quin--
they have them, and prices to lead
all competitors.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

Mr.. E. j. Gamble of St. Mau-
rice, was in our city Monday at
tending court.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

Mr.. r. O. Walters, of Chaler.
one of our best Cane river farm
ers, was in town Wednesday, and
told us he had finished planting
corn and had plenty of it up and
growing nicely. Who can beat
Robert?
The Louisiana populist., 1897-03-05

The young ladies of our city
and the lady teachers OF the Nor
NAL School, gave an entertainment
at the Military Club Hall last
Tuesday night for the benefit of
the drouth sufferers. There was
. literary program for the little
folks, and then there was gumbo
and other refreshments for sale.
Over $3.50 was realized.
The Normal. School raised $50
not long ago by a simple subscrip-
tion, and participated largely in
the entertainment of Wednesday
night, and with our ladies, deserve
much praise for their good deeds.
The Delta independent., 1897-05-12

in his hands. i offered to stow it away
with my sole piece of luggage back OF
the seat, but he shook his head.
ut is my preference TO keep it," said
lie. at is not burden"
The morning was fresh and clear, and
as we drove along the charm of it
gained possession OF my senses. for
got the fatigue Of the night in stuffy
The Delta independent., 1897-05-12

least plenty to eat ana plenty TO wear.
a comfortable home and freedom from
the cares which had made life a bur
den. The wolf of poverty that had
haunted my door would be driven on
70 howl about the dwelling Of the next
poor devil. At an earlier stage OF my
career I might have hesitated, have
paused before consenting to bury my
self in the country; but it is a rarely
vigorous ambition that thrives on
grinding monotony and grows strong
through years of semi-starvation; mine
was not made of such sturdy stuff. Had
Lamar sprouted horns and displayed
a cloven hoof might have experienced
qunlms, but scarcely wcll-defined re-
srets.
Three hours later was again in the
city, and the few ties which had bound
me to il were severed. The landlord
took my departure philosophically;
payment OF the arrears of rent seemed
to reconcile him to losing the tenant.
A nearby practitioner gladly agreed
to give room to my books until they
should be sent for, and n junkman drove
nm easy bargain for my furniture. a
valise was capacious enough to receive
the few effects 1 cared to take away.
and even its contcpts might have been
parted with without great SORROW.
There were no patients to worry about,
and few questions to answer. To such
~ were put l replied that Ind secured
nm appointment in the country; and
even my professional brother did not
think It worth while to push the in
curry further. In short, my neighbors
manifested no more curiosity about me
than about the vanished builder Of
last years blrds nest still swinging
on q oougn OF the haif-dead tree ut the
corner
~ would have been easy to return
10 merton long before the appointed
ume' out tarried in town to enjoy n
luxury which had charmed my fancy
on many q day when the cravings of
hunger possesasd me. There was res.
taurunt, famous far and near. gas
tronomic Mecca to which many pill
grims journeyed joyously. under whose
roof was determined TO dine. Often
had surveyed its gloFies from the
pavement without, prowling about the
place in fascination ~ the picture of
good cheer visible through its windows.
Now I was privileged 70 enter, strong
in the consciousness that roll Of bills,
ytill of RoodIy size in spite of the pay
mentA made from il, nestled in my
pocket. Let II be confessed, how
ever, that rs / stepped through the
doorway my hand wss clutched about
the money. Us II in fear that 1t might
vanish. Not until / had dined and the
ar~ouut had s,een 1t0u,datpsl did the
dread Of an awakening from 10 pleas
ant q dream disappear. The remem-
brance of that solitary feast will be
clways with me; for il brought the
first convincing proof that the old
period of stress was at an end.
A suburban train bore me to Merton