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Snain. the Invalid.

a Minister or high official who has
an appointment at his disposal usually
looks more to his own advancement
than to the interests of his party, or
the merits of the applicants, in its be-
stowal Personal excellence stands
for little in Spain. All that is worth
having is more easily attained by in
trigue. bribery or a quid pro quo in
some sense than the sterling qualities
of the solicitant Hence an office
seeker would have little chance Of sue
cess if he urged his suit in a straight
forward manner on the worth of his
individual capacity, or his rights as a
citizen: he would beat up his acquain-
tances in search of recommendations
and influences to secure the prefer
ment Individual egotism and envy
stand in the way of national progress.
Appointments are more frequently
made for the advantage of self than
for the benefit of the commonweal.
I remember, for instance, a most re-
markable case of a man, who had been
a furniture maker and joiner, being
appointed to the post of Chief Admin
istrator of a department in Manila at
"A y
pretty wife in Spain, and his infuen-
tial protector had a keen eye for
feminine beauty. The joiner arrived in
Manila and was introduced to the ma
tive permanent staff, who politely
showed him his table. The new chief
examined the top, the bottom, and the
legs of the piece of furniture, and pro-
nounced it very good work. The head
clerk again reminded him that it was
his "mesa''-his official bureau where
the documents of the department re-
quiring his signature would be placed
before him. AT length the duties Of
his new post dawned upon him, and
he signed all that came under his pen.
1t would have taken him half an hour
TO read through one document of the
hundred, so he authorized anything and
everything without investigation or
comment. He signed SO much that he
got himself into serious trouble; then
he begged an audience of the Govern
or-General and asked to be allowed to
resign. You are appointed from
Madrid" said the General, but / have
little doubt about your resignation be-
ing confirmed, so | Professionally accept
it; but what do you propose to do"
May it please your Excellency, | am
a joiner and furniture maker" was the
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functionaries and officials, thus COM
polling young men of every class of So
ciety to direct their energies and their
attention to industrial and commercial
callings which require personal labor
and individual initiative.
All this, the ''Academician'' goes on
to declare will result in a social sys-
tenn where to the merchant, the manu-
facturer and the agriculturist will be
accorded a higher degree of consldera-
ton and popular regard than the Gov
eminent official, the politician and the
remainder of the useless parasites who
constitute at present the bane OF
France
NJ. Lemaitre adds that if he had his
way he would insist upon the abandon
ment of the study of what are known
as the dead languages in the public
schools, upon the suppression of the
greater number of the State schools,
upon the dismissal of nine-tenthS of the
Government officials, and upon the re-
peal of the law of universal suffrage,
which he denounces as a curse, and
finally upon the abolition of compulsory
military service, as we'll as of the mill
tary system as now constituted. Ser
vice in the army, he points out, con-
tributes in no small measure to destroy
the spirit of initiative and to render
young men dependent upon others. eve
ought" he declares, Ito content our
selves with a standing army of 26, 200
men, as they have in the United States.
This, of course, is out of the question
so long as we continue to be taught that
revenge for our defeat by Germany is
the most sacred and important of all the
moral obligations Of a patriotic French
man. New York Tribune.
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Perfumes and Discoveries.

What motives impelled those early
navigators and explorers to make such
sacrifice of time and money, to en-
bark upon such uncertain expeditions
upon unknown waters and desert
wastes; to imperil their lives and or
undergo years of toll, such terrible
anxiety, and suffering? With them, as
with men of all ages, gold and glory
took front rank among the motives.
But strange as it ma now seem, it
was not the eye or ears delight only,
nor geographic curiosity, that was con-
suited The sense Of smell commanded
a greater attention and was a greater
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Only a very exceptional bodily tempera-
ment could stand several hours Of bicy-
cling under a torrid sky"
DO you look upon the bicycle as a
good form of exercise?'
Eyes, and no. In itself it is not the
best form, but it has the all important
feature of being varied. It is not mo-
notonous. 1t appeals to a number of
muscles and to all the senses. 1t keeps
the brain as well as the body on the
qui vive. 1t develops sociability, an i'm
portant factor in true exercise. The re-
ciprocal delights of comradeship are
possible on a wheel. The friction of mind
with mind is not interrupted by the play
of the muscles. The fullest apprecia-
ton of fine scenery, of the sights, the
sounds and the scents of outdoor life is
not incompatible with the athletic ex-
ercise.
THE bicyclst may stop and rest at
any stage of his progress, provided he is
not engaged in the absurd attempt TO
finish a century within a given time.
Moreover, the pastime is inexpensive.
Few people can afford to own or even
hire a horse. Men and women of the
most moderate means can possess a BIZ
cycle. Walking, running and rowing are
each preferable as a mere mode of ex-
ercise to bicycling. But they have the
fatal defect of monotony. People weary
of them, and WEAKNESS is in itself
mental strain. The bicycle has I'M
doubtedly done an incalculable amount
of good in stimulating people to take ne
cessary exercise, which they would
otherwise have avoided on account of
the attendant inconvenience, discomfort
or expense. This generation is the better
for the invention. Nevertheless, l re-
peat that it is not the ideal form of ex-
ercise.
FLYING MACHINES.
1.-THE future may evolve some closer
approximation to the ideal If I were
in the prophetic mood I should predict
that the next evolution will be a flying
machine. That will give us pure air,
rational exercise, and all the concomi-
tants of mental and bodily recreation. In
the not very distant future we may be
furnished with wings like the coming
race, of Bulwer
In the meantime we should be glad
of the fact that the bicycle has pro-
vided us with means of exercise and of
amusement which under proper condi-
tions supplies US with the means of re-
freshing body and mind to the incalcul-
able advantage of both. But the proper
conditions must be observed. The graf
ifiCatiOn of a foolish vanity by accom-
plishing century or double century runs
must be avoided by the man who aims to
in
Otherwise the blessing will turn into a
curse. Luckily, do not think that there
are many people who look upon such
qualification as legitimate. If [ did I
should say that the bicycle instead of
being boon is a frightful drawback.
Present and future generations must
suffer from undue stimulation of this
sort. Let us trust that the feat of the
Manhattan Bicycle Club may not
prompt imitation"
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reply, ''and would solicit your support
as 1 am going to start in business IN
my own line" The General gave him
an order to furnish the Government
House throughout, and he opened his
shops in the Gale San Jacinto, where
he worked for many years.-The Ma
tiOnaI Review
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Mr.. Crawford is one of the most pop
ular Republicans of the Blue Grass
State and has been conspicuous in the
political affairs of that State for num-
Der of years, having three times been
elected President of the State Repub-
lican League. He is a lawyer of good
practice and is highly respected at his
home in Newport. No campaign in the
past ten years has been without the
influence or work of this active young
Republican and the affairs of Kentucky
have been shaped in a measure by him.
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would Willie miss his grandma,
If grandma were to die?"
He would. She always helps him to
A second piece of pie.
Those preachers who for wrongs still hold
The cycle to account,
Will now begin again, we're told,
Their sermons on the mount.
Now sits an angler by the brook,
With bated breath and baited hook;
But for his stories he relies
On neither tishing-rod nor flies
He trusts to lies.
What ardent friends We're you and Grayi
You wore each others collars.
But you lost him when, one luckless day,
You lent him SO
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LEONARD j. CRAWFORD.
New President of the National
League of Republican Clubs.

The National League of Republican
Clubs at their meeting in Detroit elect
ed Lincoln J. Crawford it's President.
He is from Kentucky and was the al
most unanimous choice of the delegates
to the convention.
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A PROMPT Answer.

A schoolinspector, finding a class
hesitating over answering the ques-
ton, with what weapon did Samson
STAY the Philistines?" and wishing to
prompt them, significantly tapped his
own cheek and asked: What is this?''
The whole class instantly answered:
''The jawbone of an assi"-Tit-B Bits.
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1t is said that land crabs of the West
Indies once every year leave their ma
tive home in multitudes, and in regular
order march down to the sea, passing
over and not around, any and every
obstacle that may come in the way.
The record-union., 1897-08-02

A Kentucky editor has the following
announcement standing in his columns:
A first-class paper, entered as second
class matter in third-class Postofice."
Memphis CTenn) Commercial-AppeaI.
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New Family Physician-And now, my
dear madam, will you briefly tell me
what you have already done for your
illness?
Madam-Europe and North Africa
Detroit Journal
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NUGGETS.

I'D like to know" said Edith, "why
they look at horses teeth to tell his
age"
Huh! that's easy enough" said
Davie. If they're false he's old; that's
all"-Judge
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Summer Clearance Sale.
Duck Suits, 81 Is.

The remainder of a line of
IS so White Duck Suits for wo-
men with blazer jacket and
seven-gored skirt Will be closed
out in this sale at So Is the suit.
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Girls Ready
Dresses.

Girls Wash Dresses of PercaIe,
in pink and blue Dresden pat
terms and stripes, large sailor
collar, trimmed with serpentine
braid, full skirt, 5-inch hem,
large sleeves, ages 4 to IA years.
Price, 62c and Csc. Just the
kind for vacation and outing
suits.
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Sometimes I think" said a detected
man, that Their orter be tax on hus-
bands"
What for?' asked his friend.
I'D just like to see," said the man of
the first part, whether she would pay
it as willingly as she does on the pug
dog. Cincinnati Enquirer
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Mems Underwear,
At l0C.

Mems Ba1briggan Undershirts
and Drawers, in unbleached and
gray, full sizes, well made. Price,
l9c.
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Misses : Children's
COlOred Shoes.

Misses Chocolate Goat Spring.
Heel Shoes, button; also, Little
Gents Springfield Oxblood
Shoes. Regular price, 81 rs,
now ST. 10.
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WOmen'S Duck
Suits, S. 50.

Women's Duck Suits, linen
color and mixed checks, blazer
style coats, the proper cut and
hang to skirts; stylish and just
the costume for mountains, the
seaside or street wear. So so
suits for 81 80.
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Mrs. Corker-T should love to spend
the summer abroad.
Mr.. Corker-Abroad! Why. nv
dear, there's Coney Island; plenty good
enough
Mrs. COrker-Horrorsi
Mr.. Corker-Nothing of the sort!
why. my dear lots of folks come all
the way from Europe to see it.-Phila-
delphia North American.
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PerCales,
&c yard.

36-inch wide Perca1es, princi-
pal1y in light grounds, with
pretty figures, in contrasting
colors. perhaps Is styles to
choose from, at &c yard.
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At CSC.

Mems Derby Ribbed Light
weight Undershirts and Drawers
in blue, gray and natural colors.
These goods will not rip OF tear.
Clearance sale price, per gar
ment, 3Sc.
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Sailor Hats.

Some of those Women's and
Children's Sailor Hats left after
the rush Saturday. The same
styles and values at c1osing-out
prices, sc, Csc, 35c and soc.
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WOmen's Hosiery.

Ladies' Fast-Co1ored Tan Hose,
in plain, drop stitch and fine
ribbed. Sale price, 15c and csc.
Ladies' Fast Black Cotton
Hose, double sole, extra elastic
top. Regular price, Csc; sale
price, I3c.
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Bicycle Hose.

Child's Extra Heavy 2 by l
Ribbed Bicycle lose, double
knee, heel and toe. Sizes 6 to 10.
Sale price, 1Sc.
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Ginghar11,
&c ward.

A good quality of Checked
Bingham, for aprons, children
sun bOnnets or play dresses, and
many other purposes. 25 yards
for 81, or 4c per yard.
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE BY THE
FRENCH


What are we to do, asks the author
of the book, in order to remedy the
condition of affairs in France? And
the "Academician' replies: 1--WE must
acquire those qualities which we for the
present lack, and which are so conspic-
uous in the Anglo-Saxon race We must
develop our viii power, our reliance up
on our individual selves, our spirit of
initiative and our personal energy.
Then, too, parents should understand
once and for all that they need not
save and hoard for their children, and
that they owe to their offspring nothing
else than a firSt-claSS and useful edu-
cation, an education that, in the case
of the boys, is in every sense of the
word virile and manly. These young
people in their turn, should be made
to feel that they must not rely upon
their parents or upon their relatives,
but entirely and exclusively upon them
selves and upon their own industry
and efforts; young men in marrying
should look for a congenial and useful
companion and comrade rather than
mere dowry, which at present is al
ways the principal consideration, all
others being subordinated thereto.
The Government, in its turn, should re-
duce to the minimum the number of its
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WOmen'S Shoes,
Spring Heels.

Women's Oxb1ood Springfield
Shoes, lace and button, cloth or
kid tops, pointed and round toes.
A regular So SO Shoe, at y %.
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.Omen'S OXfOrdS.

Women's OxbIood Cloth-top
Oxford Ties, with full Louis XIV.
heel. A regular 81 Shoe, at
So 10.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-23
A PATRIOTIC SALUTE.

Charleston. 5. c., Feb. 22-All the
warships in the harbpr here, the nc nj
tors Puritan, Terror and 4Amphitrite,
the cruiser Nesuvius and the dispatch
boats Dolphin and Fern participated in
the celebration of Washington's birth
day. All of the ships were handsomely
decorated, and ut noon salute of twenty
one guns was fired from each of the three
monitors, the Dolphin and the revenue
cutter ColfaX. The ships were drawn
up in line, and the tribute which they
paid 20 the Father Of His Country was
heard and witnessed by 10000 people
The harbor was filled with pleasure
craft and a number Of private yachts from
Northern and Southern cities During
the afternoon the annual Inspection of
the Fourth brigade of South Carolina
guards was held and to night large ban
DUETS are III progress at every armory in
the city.
During the day the first division of
Georgia Naval Reserves, Lieut.. ii. S.
Colding commanding, visited the moni
tors and took part in the parade. The
officers of the warships and three of the
naval reserves are attending the banquets
tonight.
The Fern is still in port, though it is
understood that she may 20 to sen III,
any hour. The Ncsuvius left port late
this afternoon, proceeding to Florida.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-23
THE PERRlRE GRANT.
Investigation Commenced in the
Now Famous Land Patent,

Washington. Feb. 22-'rhc Senate COM
mittee on public lands began to-day the
Investigation heretofore ordered us TO the
issue of patents Tor the lands embraced
III the Perrinc grant, in Florida. The
Interior Department. against which the
investigation is aimed, was represented
by :. w. LamorenuX, commissioner of
the general land office, and by Isaac III.
Lionbcrger, assistal t attorney general
for that department.
The l'errine heirs are represented by
their attorney, Mr. Holcomb, of Wash.
iugton, and the settlers on the grant 10y
Representative Brookshire, of Indiana.
The only progress made was in clearing
up and elcidating the circumstances form.
ing the approaches and ground work of
the controversy, and this was done large
ly through the presentation and readinU
Of petitions, contracts and atlidavits.
The only statement of real Importance
WAS that made by Mr.. LamoreauX. He
said that the patents in question were
issued in the regular routine of his office.
and in accordance with the opinion Of the
general land Office. He had reduced to
typewriting and presented to the commit.
tee II history of the case. 1t was history
taken fro 81 the record and not from his
personal knowledge. 1t had been prepar-
ell by the law clerk, who had charge of
such matters. He had never examined
the Perrine claim himself: and the pat
cnts had been issued just rs in ordinary
cases.
L. j. Roberts, IN attorney and one OF
the settlers on the land embraced in the
Perrinc grant. made statement in eX-
PLANTATION of the position occupied by the
settlers, some twenty in number, and of
the contract made by them with the Flor
ida East Coast Railway Company.
The committee then adjourned until 10
O'Clock to morrow morning.
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The Smith Sisters are coming. w
for full announcement.
Sol. SMITH RUSSELL

The warm spot in the hearts of Roanoke
theatre goers will have its temperature
OF appetite raised several degrees by that
master of pathos and comedy, Sol Smith
Russell, who will he among us for II brief
season at the Academy next Thursday
evening. Mr.. Sol Smith Russell is IL
polished actor, who carries II persuasive
sincerity in whatever he undertakes.
The enrnestness and finish of his acting
are equally fetching and praiseworthy.
This year he will he seen in IL new comedy
10y Martha Morton, entitled, "A Bache
lors Romance. This new comedy gives
him ample scope for the exercise of his
rare and varied gifts. He has established
his claim to the rank of II creative come
dian, FOR, with every succeeding season.
he produces new play, the latest of
which Will have its initial production in
this city.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-23
THE CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
y Large and Enthusiastic Meeting Held
Sunday.

y Large and Enth usiastic Meeting Held
Sunday
Perhaps one OF the largest and most
enthusiastic representations Of organized
labor ever gotten together in Roanoke
assembled last Sunday afternoon in the
ord Fellows Hall for the purpose of per-
:ccting Il permanent organization of the
Central Labor Union, which movement
was inaugurated about two months ago.
The object OF this central union is TO
bring together more closely all organized
labor, and to work together in unison in
matters pertaining to the lcttcrmcnt Of
the workingman' interests. The Central
Labor Union is composed of five delegates
from organized labor bodies in the city,
all of which were fully represented last
Sunday, it's sole purpose being to watch
closely the interest of unionsm, both in
this city and in the legislati e halls of
our State. Several enthusiastic speeches
were made, which stirred the hearts of
the many workingmen who listened, and
which aroused the spirit of unionism to
the highest pitch.
This great cause is being strengthened
every day in Roanoke, and with the aid
of this central union. it will only he IL
matter of n short time before labor will
win position to meet all the require
ments of the situation. The meeting
Sunday proceeded with permanent or
gaDization by clecting the following Off.
GERS:
President, Joe Morgan, of the Boiler.
makers Union: vice. president, J. Il. Nc.
Cormick, of the Machinists' Union; re-
cording secretary, p. l.. Gardner, of the
Blacksmiths' Union; financial secretary,
C. L. Gray, of the Typographical lTnion
treasurer, Martin Peters, of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers; sergeant
alarms, Charles White, of the. Moulders
Union. Trustees: w. McDermott,
Blacksmiths'; A. w. Lescure,. Mou!ders';
Lee Moore b. l.. +. y committee on
organization was appointed by the presi-
dent, which is composed as follows: c..
T. Gray, l.. II. Urquhart, Joe lIeneby,
W. H. Russell, Joe Morgan
The committee on bylaws and consti-
tuition presented Il report, which was or.
dcred to he printed.
The circle check system was discussed
and will probably he in working order
in the near future.
Other union matters were discussed
FRO and con. and the meeting adjourned,
all present feeling jubilant over the re-
suit of the meeting.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-23
WASIIINGTON,S BIRTHDAY

Fittingly Celebrated in Roanoke Yes
Dispute the drilling rain that fell
almost continuously yesterday, the natal
day of Americas most illnstri Gus hero,
George Washington was most iittingly
and appropriately observed. The banks
and public schools closed and the post
Office observed Sunday hours: otherwise
business went en- the same ts usual
The Junior Order of United American
Mechanics celebrated the day most elabo-
ratcly at the Academy OF Music. After
music by the Roanokc Light Infantry
Band prayer was offered by Re-. :; J..
Rice. after which the schools Joined in
singing America. Rev W. G. Cnmn-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-23
FIGHTING FOR PEACE.
continued from first page

know whether his instructions bound
him to do anything which tie European
powers directed.
Mr.. Bafou. said he would inquire
whether the instructions forwarded to
the British admiral could be produced
He would say, however, that the admiral
was not bound to act with the other
powers against his own Judgment.
Sir Charles Dixie, liberal, said that the
Greeks had reason to believe that Great
Britain had twice led the concert of Eu-
rope 90 prevent them from getting what
they otherwise would have obtained.
The feeling of the country, he declared,
was almost unanimous en- the side of the
Greeks.
Mr.. I.aBouchere's motion was rejected
by vote of 2l3 to 1870
CIVILIZED EUROPE GUILTY.
Paris, Feb. 22--ln the chamber of dep.
uties to day the government was sharply
questioned by the two socialist leaders,
Jaures and Miller. and others in regard
TO the situation III Crete, and i'm the
course of the ensuing discussion OF vari-
Gus motions the governments general
policy in the East was severely criticised.
In reference to Crete, Jaures aud Miller,
who were supported il their views by n
number Of other deputies, held that the
manifestations in favor of the severance
OF the island from Turkish rule, which
has been made by the French students
were in full accord with the generous
humanitarian sympatbics of France, and
they declared that if Crete should be left
to the sultan for the renewal OF massacrcs
in the island civilized Europe would be
alone guilty of the outpourng oGblood.
Kid Glove Oranges Just received and
for sale by J. j. CATOGNT
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-23
AN ATLANTA SENSATION.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 22.-Otis Smith, Il
young man prominent in society here,
has been under arrest in il private office
on South Broad street for three days
He IS short in his accounts. The csti-
mates of his shortage range as high as
$4,000
He is cashier of the Georgia Security
and banking Company, and member Of
the firm of II. l.. English x Co. He has
admitted being short $2,5OO to the Sccur.
ity Banking Company This is not II
regular banking institution. Its funds
are invested in real estate, ana tine money
which Smith appropriated was interest
on purchase notes He also touched H.
j.. English y Co and II. l.. English in
dividually ami the Brooks Lumber Com.
pany, of which he is secretary 1t is
charged that he got several hundred
dollars from the Atlanta Traction Com.
pany II 'ew years ago, when he WAS book
keeper. y warrant WAS issued against
him to-day, charging him with embezzle-
ment.