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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-26

8 Polydora Cigars for .... %
Syrup of Figs, genuine. ..... 30
DR.. Miles Medicines, cut to Coo. ... II
Sweet Maiden Soap, box 3 cakes. - 10
Mennen's Borated Talcum Powder. II
3orated Talcum Powder, sprinkler
Tooth Brushes, 25c, lie, Sc and. :. .Oi
Hair Brushes. 45c, 29c, lie aud -. OF
Nail Brushes. csc. 16c, 12c and 800. 10
Cloth Brushes, &c, 45c, 23c and. :. 90
Bath Brushes, SIC. 67r, doc and. -. .23
Shoe Brushes, 81 25, SIC, &c and. :. .23
Shoe Sets, 81 %, SIC, CSC and. ....... 40
Complexion brushes. CSC and. 81
Infants Brushes, 4jc, 2ac and. 80. 10
Shaving Brushes. Soc, CSC. Sc and. .03
Whisk Brooms, 25c, IS, lie and. -. .0S
Japanese oothpicks (boX). ......... .O3
Perfumery, triple extracts. per o.. 20
Pearls of Violets, quadruple extract,
per ounce .4O
Pipes. so, 40 and Soc kinds cut to-. %
Acme Eminent, 3Issounce bottle. -. 20
Cigars, per box OF 80. go
Cam phorline, sells everywhere for Pc, .l3
Acme WitchhaZel Lotion, for face
. . . =
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
PRODUCTS OF AGRICULTURE EXPORTED.

Farmers who find difficulty in un-
Outstanding the canse OF low prices of
meats in European markets will find
at least partial explanation in some
recent statements showing the large
number of ocean-going vessels fitted
with refrigerating apparatus plying
between the great stock.growing areas
of Australia and South America and
the European markets. These state
M hts show that hundreds of vessels
carrying fresh meats, fruits, butter,
and articles of this kind, now ply
regul arly between Europe and those
parts OF the world where these articles
are produced with cheap labor and
cheap land, and place them in com
petition in European markets with
the products of our own country.
The Central and South American line
of the Royal Mail and Steam packet
SOih e1etb lido 81 NNSoClo hbtCd WIN
refrigerating apparatus, the Ham
burg 20. including tropical service;
the Havre Fruit Importing Combina
ton, ID; the Copenhagen Butter Ex-
porting Company dozen, and unmer-
GUS others unload their cargoes Of
fresh meats. brought from all parts OF
the world, in refrigerating warehouses
holding from 5 to 10 thousand tons
each, and thus place upon European
markets the productions of the great
cattle ranges and fruit markets Of
South America, Central America, and
Australia, where cheap land and cheap
labor obtain in direct competition
with the production of the farmers Of
the United States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

More than dozen countries enter
ed solemn protest at Washington dur
ing the discussion of the Dingley bill
against the enactment of that measure,
intimating broadly that if its protec
tive duties were adopted it would
compel action by those countries
which would be to the disadvantage
ofour expectations to them. That
this was mere empty threats shown
by developments since that time. The
Dingley law was enacted without any
reference to the protests in question
and it now develops that these
countries have bought more from us
since the enactment of the Dingley
law than they did in the correspond
ing months OF the preceding year I'M
der the Wilson law. The figures for
January are not yet completed in de
tail, but for the FIVE months of the,
Dingley law ending December 81,
1897, the expectations of the coun-
tries which protested against the
Dingley bill were $42, 247, o48, in ex-
cess of those of the corresponding FIVE
months under the Wilson law in the
preceding year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Heroic shadows dimly throng the past,
We hear their hollow voices from affair.
Some stride in mail, and some there are
With grateful togas round her shoulders
cast,
Scholars we see whose eyes have pierced
the vast;
Seers that have talked with Sphinxes in
their time,
And bards renowned, upon whose hrows
sublime
Sit laurel wreaths that must forever last,
But who is he, yon shade of stately mein,
That, giantlike, in such a throng appears2
We know and love thee, Freedoms
greatest sonl
A happy nation keeps thy memory
green,
For thou art worthy of its splendid years,
And they of thee, Oh peerless Washing
ton. George Horton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Germany's recent action in exclud-
ing American fruits from her markets
upon the pretense that they bring iu-
to the country insects injurious to the
fruit interests is looked upon by the
officials of the Department of Agri-
culture at v ashington as simply an
other instance of the hostility of that
country to American products. The
excuse for this action is, from inves-
legations made, without any founda-
ton. 1t is very evident that the Ger
man animus is to be directed against
American products whenever oppor-
tunity offers, and if opportunity does
not offer, one will be made. This ac-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

tion on the part of the Prussjan Off
Gals is similar to action taken some
time since affecting American meats.
Strenuous efforts have been make by
this Government to have these unjust
restrictions removed, but Indifferent
success has been met with. 1t seems
time that Germany as well as all other
countries which seek to discriminate
against American goods in particular
should be given to understand that
this Government will not admit of
such procedure. and it is probable
that unless Germany in this case
promptly reeedes from her position
taken, the President will sharply re-
taliate, as he is empowered to do un-
der the present tariff law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Here is table which every farmer
will want to paste in his hat for refer
ence. 1t show the sales to other parts
OF the world of products of agriculture
by the farmers of the United States
during the last year Of President Har-
rison's administration, the four years
of Cleveland's S, and the first year of
Mckinley's. 1t will be observed that
the years 1892 and 1897 far exceed
any year during Cleveland's term. de-
spite the insistence OF Democrats that
low tariff cultivates our foreign trade.
During the last year of President Har-
rison's term, the expectation of pro-
ducts of agriculture were larger than
in any preceding year in the history
OF the country, while during the four
years ofCleveland they fell off from
100 10 $50 million per annum, increas-
ing again in the first year of McKin-
ley protection to larger sum than
ever before in the history of the coun-
try. The figures are from official
statements of the Bureau of Statistics
of the Treasury Department, and are
worth remembering and keeping tor
reference. They are as follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Sound money men, whatever their
past party affiliations, will cordially
cooperate this fall in the nomination
and election of men of their views on
the currency question. This is made
absolutely necessary by the fact that
the Populists, Silverites, and Demo
Gratis are preparing to co operate in the
coming campaign tor Members of
Congress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Bank clearings last month in u
cities of the United States showed a
gain of 80 per cent over January 1896,
81 per cent over January 1895, and 48
per cent over January 1894. When it
is considered that the bank statistics
of the country are the most accurate
test of business conditions, it will be
seen that the assertions of the Demo
cratic orators and newspapers in the
campaign of 1896 were entirely un-
founded and that the statements of
the men who made them cannot be
trusted in the campaign upon which
they are now about entering.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

There is no report yet from those
silver statesmen who went to Japan
last summer to try to find material to
prove that that country acted unwise-
ly in adopting the gold standard
Perhaps they are holding back their
valuable Information until the cam
p ign OF 1900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
Work Resumed.

after repeated attacks OF the grip
/ was SO weak l could hardly drag
myself about. l was nervous, had
palpitation of the heart and food did
not agree with me. began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla and after taking
four bottles | resumed my work and
now enjoy the best of health. Mrs.
M. F. Murray, Stainback, N. c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

February receipts under the Ding.
ley law have thus far averaged a
million dollars day, and as the ex-
penditures of the Government only
average about that sum during the
year, there is good reason to expect
that the Treasury will soon begin to
grow surplus
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

The best preparation to remove
dandrufi from the hea !, and to cure
and stimulate the scalp, that dandruff
will not gather again, is Halls Hair
Remover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

"A Hot Time" seems to have reach
ed Australia, where the thermometers
are registering I25 degrees in the
shade Any eody who would dare to
whistle the tune down there just now.
however. would probably dance on
nothing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

There are $4,000 publications in
North America which print advertise
ments and most of them return good
profits Tor the money invested.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

An excellent counterfeit one dollar
silver certificate is being extensively
circulated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, head
ache.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

After meals you should have SIM
ply feeling of comfort and satisiac-
ton You should not feel any spe.
cial indications that indigestion is
going on. II you do, you have indi-
gestion, which means not-digestion.
TINS may be the beginning OF so
many dangerous diseases, that it is
best to take IL in hand at once and
treat it with Shaker Digestive Cordial.
For you know that indigestion makes
poison, which causes pain and sick
ness. Aud that Shaker Digestive
Cordial helps digestion and cur-s in
digestion. Shaker Digestive Cordial
does this by providing the digestive
materials in which the sick stomach
is wanting. 1t also tones up and
strengthens the digestive organs and
makes them perfectly healthy. This
is the rationale Of its method OF cure,
as the doctors would say Sold by
druggists, price 10 cents to $r.oo per
bottle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

This Is the stamp that the letter bore
Which carried the story far and wide.
OF certain cure for the ioathsome sore
That bubbled up from the tainted tide
ofthe blood below. And twas Ayers name
And his safsapariila, that all now. know,
That was just beginning its eight OF fame
with its cures Of SO years ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
NJ. 81

'But there is more still When
the Mexican miner goes 10 buy ba-
con he finds that in rendering pay
ment re caunot buy it with depr,eiat-
ed money for 20 cents pound; the
price now is as cents. 1t would still
he so il he could tender dollar as
good as that given him for his labor
at the time Of he repeal of tae Sher-
man law TIE $4,000 | spoke of
simply comes out of the labor 81 the
country. and when the toiling class
OF any nation is forced 20 such con-
dltion it is stretching point to call
the people prosperous. # the fair
and right thins were done bv these
hard working miners their wages
would be doubled. The man that
now gets So a day is Justly entitled to
81. but labor will briug only what
price Is fixed in market. like any
commodity, and employers are not
yet far enough advanced in pnilan-
thropy to voluntarily give more than
the customary rate.
so the talk about the prosperity
of Mexico in So far as it applies 10 the
vast body Of it's citizeps--the common
peoples myth. If there is pros.
peri,y al all il i not due TO the silver
standard, but in spite OF it. T"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
WARREN.

Miss Virginia Baker has nearly com
pleted history of Warren. which will
! probably be published the coming year.
The late Miss Annie Cole had prepared
much material on the subject OF local
history. which was never published.
Steamer G.. B. Otis grounded i'm War
rem river in the fog on her trip from
Providence Wednesday night having
lost her bearings, and remained six
hours, when the rising tide fioated her
without damage.
Mrs. Smith of Phenix is visiting her
sister. Rev Mrs. III. w. Brown, at the
parsonage.
Amity lodge T. o. o. F., has accepted
,he Invitation OF Rev. A. T.. Carpenter
10 attend divine services at the Epis-
ccpal church OH Sunday evening, jan
uary l.
For several days past The grocery
store of Jonn +. Samborslsi on Water
street has been a centre Of interest.
December ! John executed chattel
mortgage on the stock i'm trade. valued
ut about 5000. to his brother. Wladisaw.
who had acted as his clerk for nearly
year, To secure a claim for $607. which
both allege was due for services and
loaned money, A few days afterward
WIRdislaw took possession under the
mortgage. Johns creditors from Provi-
denca and Fall River have been very
much In evidence since that time, and
~ Is said that their claims aggregate
about $500. The w. w Whipple com
pany Of Providence attached the stock
In trade. amounting i'm value TO about
$780, Tuesday.
Mrs. Hiram Burlington and daughter
OF Taunton. who have been visiting
friends In town, have returned home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
TROOPS FOR CUBA.


Washington, Dec. 23.-There is every
evidence in the war department that
strenuous efforts are making to put
enough American troops in Cuba TO
meet any call upon them through the
speedy evacuation OF the Spanish gar
risons. All the transports available at
Atlantic ports are being prepared un-
der rush orders for sailing south. The
Spaniards are carrying out their eNacu-
alton contract with unusual celerlty,
and there is some question whether
American troops can be concentrated
at certain points before the Spaniards
leave. Meantime the Cubans are pre-
pairing for demonstrations during
evacuation weeks, and IL is thought
very desirable TO have an adequate
force on hand To prevent any outbreak
that would jeopardize the American en-
tente at the outset.
There will be 10 customs ports on the
Cuban coast 10 be turned over To
American control. and, although some
of these doubtless will be closed, these
norts will require large guard. Be
sides this the department is having
quite a search for competent customs
men understanding Spanish to fill the
customs offices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
0LNEYVILLE.
Children Wandered a Lorg Distance In Search 0
Santa Claus Notes from The Square.

Two children named Whaley. who be-
long in the Third police district, were
picked up last night i'm the vicinity OF
Manton and Dyerville. One was boy
years old and the other n 3ySar-old
girl They told the officer that they
had been searching for Santa Claus,
but they were too tired TO proceed fur
thor. when taken TO the Sixth station.
Their parents were notified.
An awning in front of George f. a.
Beane's Office on Plainheld street was
torn from its fastenings yesterday af-
ternoon by a horse attached TO a COW
cred milk wagon becoming frightened
and dashing on the sidewalk.
Daniel w. Potter. 5S years old, well
and tavorably known in the annexed
district. died suddenly at his home on
Roosevelt street last night from heart
disease. He retired In his usual health.
but soon afterwards was found breath
ing heavily and DIR. Thompson was
called quickly. but could not revive
him. The deceased was a carpenter
employed at the Providence ID. B. x G.
Co. on Valley street, where he was
highly esteemed. He leaves "a widow
and two children.
Olneyville Branch 399, Catholic
knights of America. held a meeting
yesterday i'm the Anthony building, and
officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows: Spiritual director, Rev.
+. O'Reilly; president III. +. Croghan;
vice president, Charles Monaghan; re-
cording secretary. II. j. Markey; finan-
cial secretary. stephen Larry; treas
urer, j. III. Drury; trustee for three
years, Patrick Regan: guide. John Nc
CHM: sentinel Andrew Gillian; delegate
TO state convention. III. +. Croghan.
Mrs. Kate Costello, an aged woman.
who was highly esteemed by all who
knew her. died at the home OF her
nephew, Mr.. John McGuinness. As Perry
street. last night. after an illness of
several years duration. The deceased
was almost a life long resident OF the
vicinity and was over so years of age.
Patrolman James Feeley OF the Sixth
station responded to roll call last night
after being off duty several days be-
cause of illness. He says his recovery
was rapid, and he does not now feel
any OF the effects of his illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
CHRISTMAS CHEER.

Al Christmas play and make good cheer.
For Christmas comes but once year
-Tusser.
BE merry ALL bc merry all
With holly dress tho festive hall;
Prepare tho song. the feast. the ball
To welcome merry Christmas.
w r.. Spencer.
II is the Christmas time:
And up and down 'twlxt heaven and
earth.
In the glorious grief and solemn mirth.
The shining angels climb.
d NJ Mulocis.
The time draws near the birth OF Christ:
The moo. IS hid: the night Is stil.
Tho Christmas bells from hill to hill
Answer each other IN the mist
-rennyson.
Hear on more wood tho wind is dun.
But let "a whistle As n Will
Wen keep one Christmas merry still.
Sir Walter Scott
This IL tho time whom the very old man
Leaps back TO - days of youth.
when brows and eyes wear no disguise.
But flush and CLEAN with truth.
Oh. then Il the time when the soul cNults
And secms right hcavenward turning;
when We love and bless the hand we
press
when the Christmas log Is burningl
Cook
We speak ~ n merry Christmas
And many happy New Year.
But each in his heart lie thinking
OF those that are not here
-Lougfellow.
They who 10 their souls no wrong.
Hut Keep af evc the faith ~ morn.
Shnll dsfiy hcar tho n~Vel song.
To-day the Prince q Peace ls bornf'
james Russell Lowell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
NEWS in AND ABOUT +. 4.
THESE PLANTATIONS
BRISTOL.

Hon. Rathbone Gardner and Mr.. Ben
jamin q. Morey of Providence address
ed a meeting of the men Of Trinity par
ish I'm the ST. Andrews room Of the
parish house on last evening. on the
work of the Brotherhood OF st. An
drew
Al recent meeting OF Hydraulion
Engine and Hose Company il was voted
10 accept the invitation from the vol
upteer fire company of PawtuXet to
attend a fair 10 be held on January "a.
The fall term of the public schools
closed yesterday afternoon. and the
winter term will begin on January 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G.. Keeney left here
yesterday for Brooklyn, N Y, where
they will remain during the winter.
The annual election of the officers of
Wampanoag Encampment No. 3. /. ..
O. f., was held last evening. The re-
suits were as follows Chief patriarch,
Joseph NJ. Hart high priest, VIM. Fred
Fish, l.. c. p: senior warden. John w.
Best scribe. Charles f. Sandford, II. G.
r.; treasurer. VIM. j. Munro, Il. G. r.;
junior warden, Fred II. Tallman:
trustees. VIM. Fred Fish, Il. C.P. james
A. Newman, Il. C.P.
At the meeting one candidate was
exalted 10 the royal purple degree. The
grand patriarch and his board of grand
officers will visit Wampanoag En-
campment officially, January II. 1899,
and the installation of officers will take
place, January 26, 1899.
Holiday Slippers i'm all the leading
Styles for Xmas. Very appropriate
Xmas presents. A. =. Nerone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Arrangements are being made by the
Watchemoket Polo Club 10 have Sc
ries OF games with other state clubs.
The games will be played in the town
hall and will no doubt be financial
success, as there are many lovers OF
polo in the vicinity.
The Veteran Firemen will hold their
third annual minstrel entertainment i'm
-tAe- -teprn- hall Thursday as-ereaihs. Jan.
IL. A number OF new and pleasing feat
ures will be presented and the "Shad-
owg-aph" with strictly local pictures
Will be an important feature.
Michael Markey. wei known resi-
dent had what he thought TO be a inst
cause for small sized celebration. Mike
did the Job. and the result was that ne
was fined 81 and cost I'm the Seventh
district court this morning for being
drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
AT THE NORTH END.
Prospective Widening Of Charles Street GIVss Sal
isfaclion Notes From Capitol Mil.

The issuing of notices TO those who
occupy tenements in the buildings that
must be torn down in order that the
widening Of Charles street may be be-
gun is hailed with satisfaction by res
idents who use the lower part of that
highway, that the long delayed inn
proVement will soon be begun.
a man with a rake was at work this
morning on the Canal street extension
trying To get enough sand into a few
places to make an apology for path.
Things were as dull as usual at the
Second station last night and not an
arrest was made.
The funerals of Mrs Greene and OF
Mrs Daniels took place from their late
residences on Bernon street this morn
ing, and were largely attended.
The old Glory Club will hold a BAH
in Capitol Hall next Monday afternoon
and evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN THE ARMY.
How the Soldier Boys Celebrated
During the sixties.


The Army Of the Potomac, under
General George B. Mcclellan, was
camped about Washington from August,
1861. to March. 1862, and most of il in
Virginia as far down tho Potomac rs
Alexandria, rs far up a. Chain bridge
aud as far out toward General Beaure-
gard and his tenacious Americans as
Munson's hill. Early in December word
came TO the soldiers that railroad and
express companies would carry free
packages intended for Christmas pres
ents and dinners for the soldiers.
That year there was Christmas din
ner for every mess. From the rich
homes Of the large cities had come the
best in the market. From tens of thou
sands of farms had come the daintiest
dishes that mothers, wives, sisters,
daughters and sweethearts could pre-
pare
On Christmas, 1868. the army was
shivering along the rivers Rappahan-
mock and Rapidan, and as far out as Gull
peper Court House. It was too cold, and
the men were too poorly housed To On.
joy the d.y. IL was not holiday 20
many--a day Of misery, instead. That
was the coldest Christmas the south
had seen for 80 years. and IL has not
seen one like il since.
Christmas dinners were the order of
the day in 1854 The army was strung
along behind Notifications from Rich.
mond TO below Yellow House. OH the
Weldon railroad, a distance Of nearly
30 miles. The sanitary and Christian
commissions had arranged To supply the
army with Christmas dinner. Few
men were overlooked Except that in
1861. 1t was the happiest Christmas for
the Union army since the trouble began.
There were many signs that the next
Christmas would be enjoyed at home.
and so IL was by all who escaped the
hot times from March 80 10 the evening
Of April ., after Grant and Lee met nj
AppomattuX ~ Milwaukee S..tiuci
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23

FOR SAI.E--On Barnes street. one
family house OF 10 rooms; hardwood
noors. electric and gas lighting: furnace
heat: price $4,000; $4,000 may remain on
mortgage. G.. l.. & ii. J. GROSS. Room
2, Banigan Building.