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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28

The grand jury has indicted Two men
who got mp the Seeley dinner in New
York for misdemeanor, upon the charge
of getting up an indecent performance
They had to draw the Tine between can
can theatricals and IA swell dinner, and
they have done so. Rome in the height
of her profligacy could hardly surpass
some sets in modern New York. "a
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
The Force OF Habit.

On the day before tho execution tho
keeper informs tho doomed man that il
visitor wishes to see him.
DO you know who no is?' asks the
doomed mar.
NO"
Well. just ask him if he wants to
collect bill, and if no does tell him to
call tomorrow. Strand Magazine.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28

MY daughter when recovering from
an attack OF fever was n great sufferer
from pain in the back and hips writes
Louden Grover, of Sardis, Ky. After
using quite a number of remedies with
out any benefit she tried u bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and it has given en-
tire relief" Cham herlain's Pain Balm is
also certain cure for rheumatism Sold
by all druggists.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
HAS GONE TO PARIS.

London, Jan. % Senator f.. 0. Wal
colt, with his family, started for Dover
this morning Ell route for Paris, where
he will continue his mission in the inter.
est of bimetallism. Among the persons
on board with him was Chas Payne, of
boston.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28

or nAvcnlng, rne young oIrd remains liz
the mound several hours 1t leaves on
the second day. but returns for the
night. and not until the third day il it
able to leave for good the paternal abode
Revue Soientifi0ue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
business Office 1913
Editorial Rooms I24

The Senate committee OH foreign rela-
tions is not likely to report on the arbi.
tration treaty for some time. The treaty
was discussed on the Goth inst. and the
committee was unanimous.in the opinion
that it must be amended so rs to exclude
the Nicaragua canal bill.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
TO BE IMPROVED.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Col. Heap
corps of engineers, in n report laid before
the House to day on preliminary exam
ination of Town creek, Brunswick coun-
ty, n. G., recommends it's Improvements
TO the extent of 81, 500.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28

Count Strosky-I notice 20 difference
III your women. Some of them seem to
float along when they walk.
Van Dync-Those are tho ones that
are i'll the swim. Town Topics.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
London Bridge.

London bridge is constructed of gran
tie and is considered among the finest
specimens of bridge architecture The
present structure was commenced i'll
1921 and completed III seven years, at
Il cost of over $3.50, 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
Exhibition.

MIR. Oldfriend = Why, do you en-
ploy two typcwriters? Your business
doesn't ca! for more than one.
Mr.. Gayboy-Oh, [ have the homcly
ono to show to my wifo.-Ncw York
Journal
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28

Without word the rich man took u
dollar from his pocketbook and handed
it to the good woman. The next day
she received from him check for one
thousand times that amount. New
York Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
An American Girl

He What do you call "a real typical
American girl?
She-One who prefers an heir in the
castle to castle i'll the air New York
Sunday journal
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
A Disagreeable Fog.

"Hang this fogl" WHATS the mat
tor?" "Why. it's so thick l just wsli1r'
INTO one of my creditors. - ~ .-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
OLD PEOPLE,.

Old people who require medicine to re-
gulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskey nor other intoxicant, but acts
as tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding Nature in the perform
ance OF the function. Electric btters is
an excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what they
need. Price fifty cents and$ per bottle
at Massie's Pharmacy
The beIied teams OF W. X. ANDREWS
co. are ready TO deliver YOU the best
iuality of CRUSHED COKE.
We still receive our cream from the
Polytechnic Institute. Our ice cream
will satisfy yru. Try it. J. j. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
FORMALLY RATIFIED.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 27.-At noon to-day
the Kansas legislature meet in joint ses-
sion and elected Win. y. Harris To the
United States Senate TO succeed Mr.
I'fefler
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28

81 then bought q bottle Of DR.. Grecne's
Ncrvura blood and nerve remedy, and her
recovery by its use has been remarkable.
Others Of the family have also received bcne-
lit from its use
City, the most successful physician i'll curing
nervous and chronic diseases, can be consulted
free, personally or by letter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28

Beautiful plates, cups and s;iucers,
fancy china. Gravatt's Fair, Salem ave
nup
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTJUE-THOSE HAVING BRICK AND
y stone WORK or .vitrIfled brick pavements to be
Ield would do well TO call on or address j. r.
Falls the practical contractor aud builder Aleo
al Kinds OF carpenter work, plssterins, painting,
Rasomining and paper hanging done on short
1iS Fifth avenue n. c.. Roanoke. Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
WEAK, NERVOUS CHILDREN
Made Strong, Vigorous and Well
by DR.. Greene's Nervura

Mr.. c. III. Dcmis, Cranky. Mass. saws:
my little girl Lucy had been takin. ncdi
cncs for severe nervous trouble tor nearly
two wears, receiving no benefit.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
OOaIS WANTED.

VOUN9 BUSINESS MAN WOULD LIKE
N nicely furnished room in private family
State particulars in reply. Address "B.." care
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
NOTICE OF MEETING.

TIVE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF
j. the Stone Printing and Manufacturing Com
pany wi j be held in the office OF the company at
ITO. III. ia North Jefferson street, Roanoke, Va
Monday, February Jst, 1897, at O'Clock o. m
AL, a. STONE Secretary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-28
AGENTS WANTED.

you CAN MAKE PROM $50 TO SlCu PER
month and expenses easily during this sea.
con with us. Why will you DO idle when such
An opportunity !. offered you. Good territory
ana 1ne line OF goods STANDARD INSTALL
MRNT CO.. "a Campbell street. Roanoke, Va.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-16
Growth of the Tourists system.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
through its personaIy-conducted tourist
system and the uncXcelled standard of high
service has won an cnvialle record for itself.
These tours have grown to be thoroughly
appreciated in this age OF luxurious travel
ana the series announced for the season of
9G and 81 admirably illustrates the progress
OF the times
First comes Il series to the Golden Gate
starting from New York, Philadelphia, and
Harrisburg, January ~. February 81. and
March 81 Tourists will travel by superbly-
appointed special trains of Pullman compart-
ment drawing; room sleeping, dining, smok-
ing, aud observation cars under the super
vision Of Tourist Agent and Chaperon.
Next in importance comes Il series of four
to FlOrida-January %. February and %
and March .. The first three admit of two
weeks in the sunny South, while tickets for
the fourth tour are good to return by regular
trains until May 81.
series of short tours to Washington from
New York. Philadelphia and adjacent points
will be run on December ~, 1896, January
q, February II, March IL, April /, aud May
l3. 1897.
Old Point Comfort, Richmond. and Wash
ington tours Will leave New York and Phila-
delphia December 26, 1896, January %,
February 20, March Is, and April ID, 1897.
Handsome illustrated itineraries will be
issued by the Penns, Ivania Railroad Com
pGny, containing full Information rs to how
these tours may he pleasantly and proHtably
mnde. These itineraries may be procured
on personal application or by addressing
Tourist Agent, 1896 Broadway. New York
SEQ Fulton Street. Brooklyn; 7S9 Broad Street
Station. Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-16

rabies. He may be sullen. restless or irri-
table, and not be rabid. He may have
tenacious secretions of the mouth and not
be rabd. He may have swollen glands in
the throat and neck and not be tabd. 1t
is when all these symptcms are united and
occur in the order which CIR. Morton points
ont that the suspicion Of rabies rises into
probability; and ''if he has had recent
hostile interview with a stranger tramp of
his own kind the suspicion passes into
conviction"
The Elizabeth Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty TO Animals deserves the thanks
Of the community for the publication of
this excellent and interesting brochure
Our Animal Friends.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-16
The Baltimore Weekly sun.

The Weekly Sun publishes all the news
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As an Agricultural paper The Weekly Sun
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Est ABlISIIED 1876.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-16
STOOD BY HER RIGHTS.
How q Woman Lawyer Had the Last
Word.

The woman lawyer slammed pile of
briefs down before the judge. according to
the New York Herald aud said:
Il move to discharge the prisoner on the
ground that the prosecution hayr not
proved their case and that the evidence is
irrelevant and. mtuatera -
Motion granted, " said the judge.
$50 more dsstIriIy outrage was ever
perpetuated, began the lawyer, "lban the
incarceration of this, my Innocent client
He was engaged in the pursuit Of his daily
vocation, when the strong arm of the law
descended upon him lie
Madam" said the judge, have not
already told you chat you motion was
granted: The prisoner is discharged"
"Ilc was man without guile" CON
tinued the fair counselor. He supported
his family as best he could. He Was
in the midst of his family circle when
a minion Of the law entered and de
handed his immediate incarceration -
II have already decided in your favor,
madam, as have told you twice, " drlwled
the judge. ''What more do you WANT"
WHAT more DO | want, indeed 2" cried
the woman lawyer her face flushing to a
crimson hue. why, | want TO argue this
case. stand on my constitutional right
as a woman to have the last word, and |
Iil.ul ia .L1,p If -
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u Make all rcmittaacos payable to
GEO. W. CIIIIDS DREXEL,
Dec19-3l Editor and Publisher
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-16


4 healthy oaby is the real icwCl tor which
the wedding ring is only the setting
There Is 10 place in Natures economy for
a child'nss marriage. Welded couples that
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baby is the tic that binds The baby is the
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-01-16
HYDROPHOBIA.

NJ. d., 'EADies Gamma or HyJrOphobia,
which we trust may have wide circala-
ton. As might be expected, Dr. Morton's
brochure includes many If the points Which,
were given more briefly in the June number
Of "Our Animal Friends" but his descrir-
ton Of the true symptoms Of hyM ophobia
is the best thar we have seen, and exposes
many vulgar errors which led to the ex-
cited cry OF ''mad dog'' when the dog in
question is not mad, hut is suffering from
an altogether different disease
| Hydrophobia means the dread OF water:
but the dread of water is a symptom of the
disease only in the human subject, not in
dogs, cats, horses, or other animals 1t is
important to bear this in mind: as dogs
that have been really affected with rabr,
have been allowed To 20 free because they
had been seen to lap water or to enter a
pond or stream. 1t should be understood,
then, that in the dog, aversion to water is
no sign of rabies, and that the drinking of
water, or even plunging into it is no eN.-
dence that the animal has not rabies
Again, DR.. Morton rightly urges that
cables is quite as likely to occur in spring.
autumn. or even mid-winter, as in the
summer months; and he pronounces the
dogs laws, (Which prescribe the animal for
four months of the year and tolerate him
during the remaining eight, 10 relic OF
| a., l. l. 4
reason for the use of that cruel torment,
the alleged muzzlc-guard, for one.third of
the year, it remains equally valid and suili-
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&gain, Dr. Morton significantly says that
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ont its COURSE There may be a possible
but ihirequent exception in the form of
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of barking, yelping, whining and growing
are not heard. The mad dog does not
bark. Even blows will not extort an out
cry from him. If this single fact had been
generally known, many an alarm would
have been obvated
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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-01-29
PICKWICK.

The Courier made a sad mistake
last week about Keller Anderson's
raid. That officer arrested Rob.
ert Ridge on a suppositious war.
rant was all there was in it.
l believe if Harris Leeth, OF
Savannah, would have the Legis.
lature change his name he could
marry, now that the boom has
gone down.
Jimmie Counce is at Jackson
attending school.
lobe Atkins, of Selmer, was in
our town last week.
Anderson Wood is putting up O
new dwelling house. The young
ladies say he will not keep batch
for he don't even know how tC
cook fatty bread.
think it would be a good idea
for the legislature to enact a law
to prevent school directors that
are related serving together in thu
same district. Our experience as
a director for twenty years con
vinces us that it would be a goot
law. j.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-01-29
NONRESIDENT Notice!

In Circuit Court at Savannah.
Tenn. M. i. Harlan vs.. w. r.
Harlan.
Iu this cause, it appearing from
the petition which is sworn to,
that w. II. Harlan, the defendant,
is nonresident of the State, he
is therefore, hereby required to
appear,on or before the First Mon
day in March, 1897, peing the first
day of March before the Circuit
Court for Hardin county in the
Court House at Savannah Tenn.
essee, then and there to make de.
fence to the petition filed against
him in said court in the above styl.
ed cause, or otherwise the bill will
be taken for confessed and set for
hearing exparte. 1t is futher order,
ed that this notice be published
for four consecutive weeks in the
Savannah Courier, % newspaper
published in the town of Savannah
Tennessee, This 9th day of Jan
1907 RORT. HINKIE.
Watson & Smith, Clerk
! soils. for complt.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-01-29
LOWRYVILLE.

Among our sick peoble we find
as following: that X. M, Dickson
and Jack Bratton have the grip.
Mrs. s. j. Kendall and the
child of w. j. Porter, get no better
Misses Anna Wynn, George
Jones and Maggie McClain are
visiting relatives here.
II. L. Porter and H. NJ. Dick
son were at Adamsville on bust.
ness first of the week.
Saturday night, the party at
Neil Cherry's was an enjoyable
affair.
Mr.. Editor: we blame the citiz.
EN- as much as the peace maker.
Some OF them that we think good
men will get on q bust and make
the peace makers drunk he a
pittiful peac @ maker.
Many parents uphold their sOni
which is a disgrace to them. Boys
why don't you respect your selves
and try to make men. Some
young men will attempt to &C
with q yaung lady smelling like a
beer key. Girls they don't res
dect us but we seould respec.
our selves to highly to associate
with them.
Will Tidwell and family spont
several days witk the family of j
X. 2. Brooks this week.
CICEL SORR ELTOP.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-01-29
Original Attachment.

State of Tennessee, Hardin COun.
ty. S. B. Bradley VS.. j. II.
Green.
In this cause il appearing by af
fdavit that the defendant, j. II.
Green, is justly indebted to the
plaintiff and is u nonresident of
the State so that the ordinary
process of law cannot DE served
on him, and an original attach
mcnt having been levied on his
property; it is, therefore, ordered
that publication be made in the
COURIER, a newspaper published
in the town of Savannah, Tenn,
for four successive weeks, COM
handing the said J. Fl. Green to
appear before me at my dwelling
house in the II civil district of
Hardin County, on the Sd day of
February, 1897, and make defense
to said suit against him, or it will
be proceeded with eSparte.
b. CAREY,
j. p. for Hardin County.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-01-29
NIXON.

Messrs. Thomas Welch and
White the cotton buyers about
cleaned up our two gins Saturday.
Mrs. Maggie McOorion was the
guest of j. H. M. Crocker's family
Sunday.
Warren Penny is down with
la grippe.
Asberry Penny who has been
down with pneumonia, for several
days is better.
G. w. Long has been wrestling
with Ia grippe, for Several days.
John Lutts is the last happy
man among us, its a girl.
We had two Mormon preachers
in our midst Sunday hunting a
shelter to preach under.
Some of A. j. Lambs folks are
on the sick list.
Henry McOanless says that 0
bottles of apple brandy will cure
la grippe.
The Bethel Sunday school is
the best one in the Savannah cir.
cult of the M. Il. church south.
ECCE HOMO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-01-29
Household Hints.

An excellent furniture polish
may be made by thoroughly mix
ing one part of raw linseed OF
with two of turpentine. Appl y
vigorously with q piece of so fl
flannel after the furniture III IS
been carefully busted.
Melt together one ounce. 0f
white wax and two ounces .oi
spermaceti; turn into clean shall :
low pan. When cold break into
pieces about the size of a chestnut
and put in box until required.
When making boiled starch, add
a piece of this wax.