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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
EPISODE OF THE LATE WAR
Last Night of n Southern Soldier on the
Battlefield.


Battlefield.
Don't leave me- captainl Oh, don't
leave me!"were the words that came to
me with an agonized shrek from bleed
ing and dying Confederate soldier on
the evening of the great battle of NAL
vern Hill, July 1, 1862. He, mere
youth of II years, lay in heap, gasp
ing for tho breath which was fast leav-
ing him, along with tho rays of sun
light, on that sad and memorable day.
l, for whom that piteous cry was meant
was staff officer of the brigade tc
which the Louisiana regiment, the sol.
der boys regiment, was attached.
Well mounted, 1 was galloping back
across that bloody field to report the
duty 1 had performed when suddenl,
arrested III my course by the voice OF
despair and woe, coming from my
stricken comrade. The day was fast
passing away into darkness, n darkness
that seemed to enshroud this valley of
death. The terrific cannonading OH both
sides that had lasted for hours from the
surrounding hills (Malvern hill being
the central point of attack by the Con
federates) was supplemented by the
booming of artillery and bursting of
shells from the gunboats on the ad
cent james river.
Nature seemed to revolt at this scene
of blood and carnage. Thunder and
lightning and an avalanche of rain came
III quick succession with such great
force as TO cause tho stoutest heart to
quake. This great battle was the sew
enth days fight to capture the city of
Richmond. 1t was not an ordinary bat
tie, but demons fight and the final
encounter between those two giants of
war Robert e. Lee and George B. Nc
Clellan. 1t gave the laurels of victory
to the southern chieftain, believed with
the tears of broken hearts.
Without stopping to consider what I
alone could do for the dying youth
amid tho chaos and increasing darkness
OF the night that prevailed, 1 turned
back and dismounted to keep lonely
vigil with tho dead My horse, which,
strange to say, had seemed frenZied with
rear, became quiet and tractable as
though he knew there was safety with
his master l called the boy, who had
swooned away from loss of blood and
was glad to know he was not dead.
Giving him the bride of my horse to
hold, tore the sash from around nv
waist to bandagc his orn and bleeding
limb.
The boy was praying and called down
Gods blessing on me. His petition to
heaven seemed to be heard. The storm
of wind and rain, although still high,
was abating. Naught but the mournful
wall of the wind through the surround.
ing forest could now be heard. The
great armies that had so lately confront.
ed each other i'll battle array had seem.
ingly vanished from the scene. | was
alono OH a battlefield with the dead.
Wet and dripping, with the chill of
night upon me, | waited for morning,
and he, too, the brave soldier boy, was
waiting for morning. Oh, God, will it
ever come?
He clasped my hand with hope and
confidence and seemed to be happy and
without pain. l believed he had gone to
sleep. Morning came. and no was still
aslecp-asleep to wake no more. -Daw-
son A. Blanchard III Washington Post.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
Farms.

ooo acres farm near Roanoke on rail.
ROAD, nrst-class improvements. fine mr.
onaro, plenty of timber; terms easy. this
Is genuine bargain at $40 per acre.
NiaSnlIcent James river farm, 10 miles
from Norfolk, dwelling that cost S6 ono
10 6uild, beautiful location, all necessarv
buildings, besides tenement houses Of
acres IN fruit, large quantity of wood
. .t eooo timber, containing 700 acres, at
the low price OF SIC per acre. -
III acres Of Back Creek pippin apple
ianu, IN good state of cultivation, 800
young bearing pippin apple trees, at $50
Two other small plppia nprle farms NJ
20 and 30 acres, with good orchnrds NJ
Slo and sig per acre.
loo acres of first class lana on the Shan.
andoah Valley railroad, one mile from
aGeepot' Ia high state of cultivation. about
Ioo miles from Roanoke, good improve.
,hehts, line orchard, plenty of good Tim.
oer' well watered and fenced. Az SRI
per acre. This land is equal to land s.ld
in ROANOKE at $50 and $50 per acre; can
ne SOLD on any time from one to seven
years. can be exchanged for Roanoke citv
real estate. 0''y
ABOUT 30O acres on Norfolk and West.
e. er railroad, 10 acres of fine bottom land.
90 acres OF which has yielded Ga 13 of
oolh 10 the acre, is also good for wheat
"Hu grass o,room house, guod young or
chard, has about so acres of ma fine neoch
tree land as can be found in the State.
can be bought for $500 or exchange in
part Tor Roanoke city property.
Ihls is only partial list of the prop.
erty we have for sale, any of which we
solicited.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
FASHION HINTS.
Latest Styles In Useful and Ornamental
Outer Garments.

Partisan women who havo occasion to
wear elegant costumes through tho street
cover them with long rcdingotcs or man
ties of silk waterproof. These arc very
prettily made and trimmed, but are laid
aside immediately upon entering tho house,
even if IL call of only few minutes dura-
ton is TO be made. They are worn simply
to preserve the gown from dust, dampncss
and other injury whilo walking.
Velvet is the favorito trimming ma
tcrial. 1t is used for yokcs, in bands and
in rufi!cs, and all varieties are seen-plaid,
striped, embroidered, fancy and plain vol
vet
Chenille is revived decoration and is
successfully employed OH cloth incrusted
with velvet, tho chenille being used to out
limo tho applied designs. Nets of chenille
studded with steel or jet arc introduced as
millinery trimming and sometimes
cover entire hats.
The characteristic feature of this season
is tho blouse jacket. In velvet, in cloth,
embroidered with braid or cord and in
fur, it is almost universally worn. Otter,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
FAIR his.

Farm,of 4Osacres in Montgomery coun-
tty, with corn and. wheat mill, four room
frame dwelling, all for 81, 200-one-third
cash. balance in one, two and three years.
twenty and one half acres of the most
desirable land in Roanoke county, on the
car line between Roanoke and Salem, 10
acres oil It fine bottom lands. Price, 500
per acre.
A farm of 1870 acres, seven miles from
Roanoke and one mile from Hollins: all
necessary improvements. Price, 81, 500;
S3Oo cash; balance 5000 per year.
a fine farm of $50 acres eight miles
rom Bedford City, with good improve
ments. This place can be bought at a
bargain, az the owner wants to change
his location. Price, $4,000
III you want to buy, sell or ex exchange
Your property, come ard see me or write.
have all Kinds of property for sale or
exchange.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
FASHIONS IN FUR.
Fur ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wraps For Street
and Evening Wenr.


and Evening Wear.
novel way of trimming with fur is to
attach tails of mink by both ends, thus
forming festoons, beneath which is placed
n rufllo of green, violet or orange velvet.
Fur combined with lace, beads and Jewels,
flowers and brilliant velvet is an odd
fancy, but ono which is highly fashion
nblc such light accessories giving life to
the somber tones of tho pclts.
Entire gowns are sometimes made of fur
for outdoor wear only, of coursc-whilc
vests, bolcros, jackets, capcs and pelerincs
OF fur are thick rs leaves in Vallombrosa
Fur redingotes are seen in Paris, caracul
being the favoritc for close fitting gar
ments with skirts, because of it's pliability
and thinness. Fitted jackets of fur arc
preferred by those women who want some
thing which will appear well for several
seasons without rcmaking.
Evening wraps may be long or short,
according to the taste and the purse of the
wcarcr Those which are long arc the
moro elegant, rich material being en-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
Didn't want the whole Family.

Her Parents TO prospective son-in-lawl
is your financial condition such us will
enable you to support family?
Young Man Uimidly)-Why, I-cr-
that Is, | was-cr-only figuring on sup.
porting Clara. = Chicago News.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
FOR RENT AND FOR SALE.
T. w. Goodwin. Ag't.
ONCE: Room No. 300 Ferry Building.
January 1, 1893.
FOR observation-disclosures

NJ No 4 1I2 SiNCn avenue n. e........S ZOO
NJ 1aos r street n. w...... $50
NJ roo -, chaP n'an avenue s. W.. 1900
NJ. 400 9, eo avenue S. w..-..... 1900
NJ So9 S Is.c.r avenue II. w.. 10 90
NO. Az Fifth street g. @ 1oG0
NO. 322 Eighth avenue n. e. 500
~ 10 ,,i irsc avenue S. w....... 1000
NO. ITO Earnest avenue s. W.. r m
NO. do Eighth avenue s. w.. n IN
No. 335 Ninth avenue n. w 40S
No. 1902 Franklin 8 w. so M
No. l72l Salem avenue w. Ok IN
NJ inoC Sa avenue s. w....... 500
No. G19 First avenue H. W. 000
NO W First avenue n. W. 9O0
NJ 200 o e avenue II. e...... 600
we ooo Se'ehIh avenue n. e..... 600
STORES.
No. Ala First street g. w. 15on
NO. III Third avenue s. w nm
NO. au4 Commonwealth ave. n. e. 10 M
also have in my charge properties IN
all sections of the city that can be bought
mt great bargains, either for cash or on
the instalment plan.
Can and examine my list.
t. w. GOODWIN, Agent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
H4ftTS.

Two of the best lots on Ninth aven,,e
8. w. 5Ox130 feet each. Price. S.75 each.
A most desirable corner lot in the West
End, near in, 50xl50 feet. Price, 5000.
1--we of the most desirable lots on Dale
avenue s. e. Price $3.50 for the two.
special bargains in groups of lots in
desirable location.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23

trouble hidden where you cannot
see it.
The cause of Isczetna is so small
that you can't detect it with the
naked eye. 1t IS in the blood. The
skin cruptions and the itching. tortur-
ing scales are simply the outward
signs of the disease within.
Swift's Specific IS. S. S. goes
to the bottom of the blood. 1t goes
straight and sure. 1t is the greatest
and best Of all known Blood-makers
and purifiers. 1t is purely vegetable,
and is good for the blood only.
Eczema is but one disease it cures.
1t is just as effective in Scrofuia.
Contagious Blood Poison, Cancer,
Rheumatism and Catarrh.
Free books about the n.
cure of all Blood Dis NSN
eases will be sent free
by the Swift Specific S
Co., Atlanta, Ga. ,z.SSsasA
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
AS PLEASANT AS HONEY
AND SURE CURE FOR

Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness,
Stomach Troubles, Bowel Disorders, Liver
Diseases, Irregularity, Kidney Troubles,
Headache, FeveTs, Sick Stomach, Skin
and Blood Disorders, Thick and Sallow
Complexion,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
REAL ESTATE.

A large S.room house with good stable
on the lot, 50x15D feet, in two blocks of
the passenger depot; price, 1880 cash.
a most desirable 4room cottage in five
minutes walk of the Courthouse, on lot
3oXl5o feet. Price, 81 900; $500 cash
balance $3.50 per month.
one OF the most desirable properties In
East Roanoke, convenient dwelling. with
S SeNen rooms lot lOOx2OO. Price, 81 500;
sooV cash, balance SIS per month.
A nice 7-room dwelling, with bath. on
car line and in FIVE minutes walk of the
business part of the town. Price, 81, 500
cash,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23

PRUNELINE is the safest and surest
cathartic and aperient one can use. 1t
thoroughly cleanses without gripping,
purliies the blood and removes all
waste from the system. 1t does away
with Castor Oil, Salts, Blue Mass and
all other nauseous purgatives. 1t
tones and energies all the great or
gans OF the system. 1t is free from all
harshly acting drugs, and is always
safe, always ready, always reliable.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
Az gIle
B(DalGEEl

You have got
to so clear 10
the bottom of
things if you
expect to ac-
conplishi
You will find
the cause of
nearly every
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-23
JUHIUS MGGEHEE, Agent

For the National Mutual Building and
loan loan association of New York, Masonic
Temple, Room No. Q.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
Entered Into Rest.

Ford hIanlorfeld GoG, borr
November goth, 1861, died at hi.
mothers home Bamboo, nesl
bogina, Warren county Miss, No,
22nd, 1S9s.
Dr. SAMSON of Christ Church
yieksburg, who has married, bap-
tised and buried all of his family
for the past forty-elght years. Off
ciated, and he sleeps his last long
sleep under the cedars Of the little
church where all his people lie.
"E'cn as he trod that day to
God, so walked he from his birth.
In simplencss and gentlencs..
and honour and clean mirth."
lie was an aiiectionatc son, a fond
brother, a true friend, and an hon
Durable gentleman. Many here
o1u.. testify to his domestic vlr-
ines, TO hls constant and valued
friendship. His nature was svm-
pathetic, and his heart was warm.
He loved his friends sincerely
and was true in all tbe relations Of
Iiaa
7f-,..l,..n.,.- H..
W ''i@,' HISS MN SoLo'y' ana
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
A New Way to Sell Cotton.

Already it is reported that cat.
tie men are figuring on buying
fields of unplcked cotton for pas
lures. This is an anomalous thing
in Mississippi, but there is nothing
else to be done. The weather ha.
been so unfayorable that thousands
Of acres Of cotton, in all parts OF
the state, some of it not even
picked .ovel once, is standing IN
the field.
The inability of the farmer to
pick it on account of the fearful
weather; the rains, followed by
the cold wave of last night, and
which, from the present prospect
will last for some days, has made
it absolutely impossible for cotton
pickers to gather cotton, even if
the plckers were anxious to do 50.
With a high wind, wet cotton
frozen in the boil, the ground
frozen, and when it thaws the
slush will be knee deep, it would
be rash, therefore, for a man to
90 out in the field and try to pick
cotton.
With this condition confronting
the farmer, what is he to do but
sell his unpicked cotton to the cat
tie man who wants to buy his field
for Il pasture! In fact, there are
many farmers, no doubt, all over
the state of Mississippi who today,
Sunday as it is, would be delight
ed to ask some cattle man who had
called to negotiate a purchase to
return early in the morning, as
they do not care to make trade
on Sunday,
And as to the cattle liking the
cotton, if any one doubts it, let
him ask some boy who has been
sent out by his father to drive a
LOT of cattle outot the cotton patch,
where they had broken in and are
having u feast on the cotton dur
inc such weather rs this. The boy
will, perhaps, answer that he has
chased them for hours, and run
them right up to the place where
they bave broken IN, but that they
have. led by a ball-faced steer,
stampeded every time and refused |
to 90 out, and that he has, after
hours of fruitloss toll, had to SO to
.he house and ask for help before |
he could clear the field Of the cat
,le.-Miss Picapune Bureau.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
b!RS. GRANNlS DENIES IT.

Mrs. Grannis is out in d card in
which she Indignantly denies the
accusation that she insulted the
women of the South by saying they
were full of negro blood. ' She
blames the inevitable reporter,
who, she says, misquoted her, and
shocked" her and caused her to
feel real distress"
In addition to her letter Of de-
nial, the New York Herald pub
fishes the following result of a per-
sOnaI interview;
Elizabeth B. Grannis says she
was misquoted in the newspaper
accounts Of her address ct the col
orod mass meeting in Cooper
Union, Her utteranccs, she says
after having been perverted, have
caused wide comment in the south.
Mrs. Glalnis says she has never
seen q white woman in the south
with a tlnge of negro blood III her
veins. Out OF the 5000 persons
present in Cooper Union, she
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
FEDERAL LEYEES.

The report of the Senate Com
merce subcommittee on the sub
iect of floods in the Mississippi
river, is distinctly encouraging
and favorable to the eventual MS,
sumption by the Government Of
the task Of leyeo protection. The
result Of the deliberatlon, Of the
subcommittee on the subject is ss
follows:
The testimony was overwhelm-
Ing that system can be construct
ed which will safely hold and pass
the Mississippi waters at highest
food stages, and that a large part
OF the leyees already constructed
can be used as part OF this sys-
tenn. 1t will be stated that. al
though such a system would cost
Il great deal, still it is practicable
from the standpoint of expense. .
but the question will be. "Who
shall stand the expense" The
states along the lower river are,
the report will add, of course, in
terested in protecting the lives and |
Of their citizens at flood .
times, accelerating the develop
mont Of the states, preventing
business stugnation aud other det-
incidents of such floods as
they have had.
The federal government is in
crested in suppressing floods on
account Of the interference always
'aused by thom 10 the postal SER
ice, interstate commerce and
navigation interests. OF course,
when railway and wagon roads are
Washed away and cities along the
liver are inundated or their har-
'ors swept INTO the river, nayiga-
ion interests, the postal service
nd interstate commerce suffer Y
realty.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
Trained Nurse.
FRANK BERGEN

We take great pleasure in an
nouncing that Miss Leila johnson,
q trained nurse Of five years expc-
rience, and Il graduate Of the
Memphis Training School, has
been unanimously elected by
King Daughters Circle No. 2 TO
fill the vacancy made by the resig-
nation OF Miss Carloss in August
last.
For several months past the
committee has sought diligently
north, east and south for Il suita-
bic nurse to fill the position, and
the circle is to be congratulated
on securing Miss johnson, who is
a native Of Washington county, a
member Of a well known family,
who desires 10 remain permanent
" in the Delta
In offering her services to the
public we do not hesitate to recon-
mend her az q nurse Of the highest
ability as well as
woman of noble Christian charao-
ter. In order to engage nurse
Of Miss Johnson's s experience and
qualifications we have guaranteed
her much larger salary than
heretofore paid, hence We trust |
that those who have so generously |
assisted US by becoming honorary |
members will continue their hearty |
Terms in advance: SO
D week $3.50 q day. All applI
cations should be made personally |
Jr in writing to
Mrs. EDMUND TAYLOR,
Chairman Com. on Nurses.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
A5BURG g. GREENVILLE
PACKET co,

C5,ARRYl%G U. S. MAIL.
'el'a OF The Bends, Ruth and Annie
h Laurie
IaO IlaalOilL--ieGyes vioksburg Monday
II eS t .rgenNille Tuesday ; - m.
\ X THE B Nps- Leaves Vicksiure
~ r. leaves G eeAyiile Wednesday
','a-- Leaves sbaug Thursday
1 o. itt' Gueavi e Friday asp m.
al, .'A F-N4s- LeGvCs NicksbuTg
\ m Leaves Grcluvfile s ,turday
N IL 4, t--itayes Yick burg Saturday
sbaii 0fernviile sunday at p, M
ffr 9Ally lighted throughout with
Iurbl.' ia' in every statcroom, GUS
49, ,iesfrcl 10 pass aay laadiag
lI.-5 '.e Captsin commanding
as5 5tecHrtla
iIf u. L1Nl STARRING. Agent.
4s Agt. } J POWER snpf.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
HOW TO Look 4ooo.

Good looks arc reallymore than
skin deep, depending entirely on
a healthy condition OF all the vital
organs. If the liver be inactive,
YOU haNea bilious look< If your
stomach be disordered you have a
dyspeptic.look, if. yeur kidneys lf6
affected you have a pinched look.
Secure good health, and you viii
surely have good looks. "Elec-
trio bitters" IS good Alternative
and Tonic. Acts. directly upon
the stomach, liver and kidneys.
Purihes the blood, cures pimples,
blotehes and boils, and gives a
good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold lat Finley's drug
store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
HlUB PRAISE


line following letter waw
IH response 10 % request OIL eug
in'endent Bass, asking Mr. BERG
TO act as Judge Of decorative al.
work done by the High school
pupils, Whenever a scholar shows
unusual aptitude for any partica-
lar line OF study, a., for instance,
practical art work, the talent is
tostered carefully under teacher
specially qualified for instruction
IN thaj branch The proficiency
Oh Llle school ln art work is due To
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10

A hint has gone out that the
choir of the Presbyterian church
contemplate giving recital of vo-
cal music in short time-prob-
ably at Christmas. This will be
good news to music lovers, for this
choir includes many of the most
gifted singers of the city, ladies
and gentlemen, and is well quail
fed to provide an admirable enter
tainment. The church has also
recently purchased a new organ;
and the concert, if given, will be
well worth hearing.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-12-10
THE PHILIPPINES ARE OURS.

Last Monday the Spanish peace
commissioners acceded to the de-
mand of the United States and re-
linquished all claim to the Phil
ippine islands. This government
is to pay Spain $4,000, ,OO0 for
improvements made before the
war. Thus ends the war for
humanity sake We have strip
ped II weak nation Of its posses
sions, destroyed its navy, wrecked
it financially, and then praise our
selves for being magnanimous and
just.
These islands are inhabited by a
mongrel race Of people, almost
savages. What are we going to
do with them Z We have taken a
step that is indeed perilous. Port
Gibson Reveille.
The aboyois mortlfying view
to take Of the outcome of our IA
nous Quiyotic crusade of disinter-
ested philanthropy. 1t must be
acknowledged that there was a
certain Anglo-Ssxon method in
our madness, tempered by some
thing very like the Purltanism
that urged on that other "war for
humanity's sake" which resulted
in the utter wreck and ruin Of the
South and the long train Of evils
which has stretched from Manassas
even unto the present day.
The Philippines: Cuba; Porto
Rico; Hawaii; Guam, Carolnos,
SuIu, and whatever other uncon-
sidered triaes we may pick up be-
fore we get through with the
swallowing process. Our phil
appears to be ALIEN
1t is apparently capable
of taking in the whole human
race; but tits also apparent that i
some Of It's objectsa notapprecia- {
tive of the benefits we seek to con-
fer upon them. The Filippinos
and the Cubans promise to keep us
and something like l00,- !
300 soldiers busy in each country =
for some time to come. At the '
Of the war a European i
statesman prophesied that it would :
mean success for America, but
hat it would not form a glorious .
page in her history Neither the
glory nor the profit is yet discern =
BILE in any great measure; and y
Without question the greatest adj
,antagc gained is the pronounced I
of Great Brltain-a "
friendship prompted, of course, 7
mainly, by considerations of "
elf interest, and reciprocated ."
rom much of the same motive. II
We are the same blood, and it is 7
My natural that we should stand :,
Ogether. The rest Of the world =,
ates US both, and would gladly - -
estroy us, but as long as we pre- !, :
ont united front we can dare any .
We, together, are y
10 Anglo-Saxon power, and we y
lenace mankind. v
We are big bully, and our
lle is that she shall take who has -
le power, and he shall keep who -
IN. We also believe that we ~ -
re the salt Of the earth, and the ~
atoms whom we take under our ~ ~
rejection should be duly grateful :" :"
II the favor. y,