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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
FUR AND FLOWERS.
Natural and Artificial Representatives of
the Floral Kingdom.

Natural and Artificial Representatives of
the FLORAL Kingdom.
Fur must still be chroniccd, and chron-
iclcd most persistcntly, for it is ubiquitous,
decorating indoor and outdoor gowns and
forming hats and wraps, long coats and
cnpcs. Tho last named, less numerous
than they were when large bodice sleeves
lnadc the jackct an impossihility, arc yet
fashionable and The chosen accompaniment
of rich gowns. Chinchilla, sable. crminc
and caracnl ara used on reception and
house and carriage toilets, blue fox, golden
fox and mink on jackets and walking cos
TUNES. a bon and muif were seen lately
of golden fox. the bon consisting of the
complete skin, with head and tail, the
1nuft having Il head, with staring eyes en-
tho front. The effect was more striking
than pleasing.
Chrysanthcmums and violcts are now
the rcigninS flowers in Paris, violcts for
personal wear, chrysanthemums for dinner
and reception decorations, mingled with
carnations and white lilacs.
There has lately been an exhibition Of
artificial flowers made by French artists
for artists they may truly be callcd-which
has aroused the interest Of all Parisians
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

short, it is the preferred decoration, appear
ing i'll silk, chenille, metal threads, beads.
spanglcs, or in the form of applications of
velvet and fur.
Iatticcwork applications of bands of
silk or velvet ribbon arc an odd novelty
seen occasionally on gowns and wraps.
Tho lower part of the front of new model
of long rcdnigoto is thus decorated, tho
ribbon being black velvet. A similar dec
Grafton is placed on the front of the bodice
portion, and the revers arc adorned TO
match.
The long, ample wrap shown in tho H.
lustration is of black satin. There is n
vatican plait in tho middle of the back
and cape of black velvet incrustcd with
applications of rich yellow guipurc, which
also forms yoke and mcdici collar. Both
yoke and collar arc bordcred with black
ostrich plumagc. JUDO CHOILET.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
Farms.

ouo acres farm near Roanoke on rail-.
ROAD, hrst-class improvements. fine or-
cnaIo, D'enty OF timber: terms easv. this
Is genuine bargain ut $40 per acre,
Magnllcent James river farm, 10 miles
from Norfolk, dwelling that cost SO 600
10 build, beautiful location. all necessary
buildings. besides 6 tenement houses. 81
acres In fruit, large quantity of wood
hno good timber, containing 700 acres at
ths low price of SIC per acre.
~ acres OF Back Creek rippin annie
ANU ID good state Of cultivation, 500
Young nearing pppin apple trees. at $50
Two other small pippi1 appIe farms OF
20 and 30 acres, with good orchard, ,t
$40 and sig per acre.
lob acres of first-class land ON the Sben.
andoah Valley railroad, one mile from
uepot' In nigh state of cultivation, about
loo miles from Roanoke, good improve
ments, fine orchard, plenty of good tim
Der, well wateted and fenced. Az S,1
per acre This land is equal to lanh suld
IN Roanoke at $50 and $50 per acre; can
ne sold on any time from one to seven
years; can be exchanged for Roanoke CITY
real estate Ivy
"A nout 3OO acres pn Norfolk and Wesr.
eIn railroad, 70 acres OF fine bottom land.
y" VI which mas yielded ia 1-2 of
corn TO the acre. is also good for wheat
aud grass; S-room house, good vouno mr..
chard, has about so acres OF ns fine peach
tree land AS cnn be found in the State.
can be hough: for 81, 800 or exchange in
part Tor Roanoke city property.
rms Is only partial list of the prop.
erty we nave for sale, any of which we
VIII show at any time; correspondence
solicited.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
10 7 S..
FARMS S,

jlo acres IN Augusta county, one of
the hest, highly improved. 5000.
I51 acres of land, good FOR corn, wheat,
oats. tobacco, timothy, clover, apples,
peaches. pears and grapes and especially
for grazing purposes. Price. S2,00
well improved farm of $50 acres in
Bedford county, with good buildings,
two orchards. Price for the farm, ST.
900. or will sell farm com pletely stocked.
One Of the finest farms on the Norfolk
and Western railroad. 1928 acres, highly
improved, splendid brick mansion, every
thing in the best condition. Price,
$500 per acre
a farm Of 1870 acres of fair land, with
fair i'm provements, in one mile of Hol-
Inns Institute, we'll watered and cheap at
100; $500 cash; balance on years time.
IN ideal truck farm of l / acres, highly
improved with fine buildings, in the town
of Brunswick, Ga; will trade for good
property in this section. L. cost the for
mer owner $4,000.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

Present your wife with II valentine like
the a,ove-she " II apprecie tie it,
One Of the neatest S.room houses in
the southwest part Of the town, BATH,
hot and cold water, heated by furnace, lot
5OXl3O, with good stable. Price, 50, 900.
A neat Groom house near the shops.
Price, 500; $25 cash; balance IS per
month.
A very attractive Sroom dwelling in
five minutes walk of the Ponce de Leon
Hotel, all conveniences, let 50x2U0 feet.
Price, $1,000; on easy payments.
Brick residence, 3.roolns, bath, not
aud cold water, corner lot on the car
line, convenient location. So, 500; $500
cash; balance on long time.
A large Sroom dwelling on Campbell
street. 81, 900.
LOTS.
15Xlj0 feet on Jefferson street. $500.
The nest lot on Ninth avenue. Lewis
addition. S175.
The hest lot on the West End Boule.
ward, 50Xl50 feet 1925.
40 lots for sale in Belmont.
100 lots for sale in Melrose.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
0S WALD S. HAWKINS
Escal Estate Agent.
No 4iG Terry Building.
Elizabeth, n. j., Oct. ID. 1896.

Elizabeth, n. J., Oct. ID, 1896.
Ely Bros Dear Sirs-Please accent
my thanks for your favor in the gift of
bottle If Cream Balm. Let me say have
used it for years and can thoroughly rec
ommcnd it for what it claims, if direc-
tons are followed. Yours truly.
(REN.) III. w. HATHAWAY.
NO clergyman should be without it.
cream if"lm Is kept by all druggists.
.aa,l il.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St, n. Y. City.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
FOR RENT.

6-room cottage, Roanoke street, near
in, $500.
o-room house with modern conveniences
on Patterson avenue; stable, etc SIG, &c.
l0'room. house with modern convent.
ences on Patterson avenue, near In,
$1,000.
room house on Shenandoah avenue
II. W., 800.
Small Office room near Watt, Rettew a.
C!ay's, 5000.
Two store rooms with dwelling rooms
above, corner Park street and Loudon
avenue IL. w. Will rent separately. Sec.
ond floor arranged for boarding house
purposes. Rent moderate.
See
II. h. Es. HHARTSOOUS e, ayab
THE RENTERS, Market Square.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17


sumption was considered absolutely incur
able. 1t is now known to be durable.
During the past thirty years it has been
demonstrated that DR.. Picrce's Golden
Medical Discovery will cure oS per cent.
of all cases of consumption, if taken in the
earlier stages of the disease before the lungs
are too much wasted, also bronchitis.
asthma, laryngitis and all diseases of ali
the airpassages. 1t acts directly OH the
lungs, driving out all impurities and dis
case germs. 1t soothes the cough facili-
tatcs eXpcctoration, thus thoroughly clear
ing the lungs. 1t purifics and cnrichcs the
blood and tears down, carries Off and cx-
crctcs old, inert. halfdead tissues, reDlac
ing them with the new, firm, muscular
tissues of health 1t is the great appetite
sharpeucr. blood maker, flesh builder.
nerve tonic and restorative Thousands
who had been given up to die have been
restored to complete, robust health by this
marvellous medicine Do not buy from un-
scrupulous dealers who try to force upon
You something beside what you ask for
There is nothing TO take the place of it. or,
which is just rs good" as Golden Mcdi-
cal Discovery"
had the grip, which left me feeling niscr-
sbe-uo strength and cough writes Mrs c.
Maynard, of East Lyme New London Co. Conn.
- AS some of my family died with Cousuin rtion,
| was frightened. began taking DR.. Picrcc's
Golden Medical Discovery. Altcr taking the
second bottle felt much better, and ann now
we'll -
DR.. Picrcc's Pellets cure constipation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
Oipclct Pans.

a French cook never ii is said. washes
the pan in which an onclc; is made IL il
Wiped clean with pieces Of paper, then
rubbed dry with cloth In this way the
omclcls made in the pan are not so apt to
burn. These artists in cooking lay great;
stress upon the quality and the cam Of
their tools
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
Philadelphia. June 10Th. 1897.


Mr. Stone: that
interesting that
outside
I him
"a letter department
so
ho with ard that of
from E. ST. ELMO LEWIS
Of Printer Chicago
Any questions you'd like TO ask do might help
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
IN AND OUT OF DOORS.
Novelties For Ball Gowns and New TT
fccts For Street Wraps.

fccts For street Wraps.
Brochc silks flcur do vclours and miroir
vclrcts compose many fashionable ball
gowns, although for dancers only sheer
transparent fabrics are employed us n rule
Tullo embroidered with chenille in dots.
arabesqucs and large flowers, tullcs inter
wovon with beading III which tho narrow
est ribbon is run and tuilcs having u laco
pattern arc all new and much liked. Lib
erty silk, thin and clinging. is also ia
vorito material.
Long sashcs, sometimes plain, sometimes
fringcd, sometimes edged with u tiny
ruching of moussclino do sole, are worn
with ball gowns by young women. Jewel
ELECTS arc also used as decoration, bead
embroidery in which tho beads arc faccted
and cut like gems being a brilliant nov
city.
Embroidery of oil kinds is lavshed upon
every article Of the wardrobe. For oven
ing wraps in particular, either long or
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17


The following is from 81 The Inland Printer" the leading
printers journal Of the country:
Down in Roanoke, Virginia. there of the largest
printing establishments in the South and of the
progressive and uptodate in the business anywhere The
Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company. Mr. Edw L.
Stone, the head of the company and the from whom
emanaes the majority of the advertising ideas writes me
as follows about his advertising:
Il believe advertising be almost necessary the
OF printing establishment the printing press itself The
Kind of Advertising the method employed the point
needs the most consideration.
The writer has always believed in a
advertising and has carried two inches double
top of the column to local reading matter. position
morning daily for the past eight years This changed
lary every wec-the advertisement being up job
department. in nobby STYLE ercotypcd and the plate
newspaper We thus attend to display have the
all the late style type, borders etc. and find that this method
encourages the systematic changing Of the advertisements
Of course the first thing have something
Advertising will be beneficial any length time if the
CLAIMS and representations not advertised
We claim to be the largest best equipped printing office
III the Statew possibly excepos they may larger
orereay better equipped All machinery modcrn-our
appliances abor-savng, We have lots type other
facilities for quick worand tell (and
cnemies) about them
course necessary that the quality of our printing be
right and our prices right, and promises kept.
We ncose little advertising slip send out
and in each package deliver.
We mention price in newspaper advertising,
seldom our slip advertising Our experience that when
good job OF printing he remembers did
ask what it cost We mean for example suppose Handsome
gotten for public entertainments
programme is commented upon. On all sides will
Stone that's nice programme you printed for the Flower
Show" some other entertainment to be given they
remember that printed the other programme Us
Then take of the
We pay especial attention proofreading--and it,
winning card with schools, colleges universities lawyers etc
And we tell the people about it,
Our city has population Of about 22000we employ abol
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
A desperate

a desperate
hooking man, with
two drawn revolv-
ers, is not n pleas
ant ers on to
meet at Il lonely
cross-road. Most
men will go a
long way out of
tlicirroad to avoid
such an cncount-
er. Il he sa Ill c
men will reCk-
leSsly ncglc c t
their health and
court death i'll the
guisc of consuiIip-
ton or some other
equally fatal dis
! ease. Ono : sixth
of all the deaths
each year are due
to this most fatal
of inalaGies.
Until very re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
FARMERS IN COUNCIL.
Club Meeting ut Sandy Sprfng-Other
News Items.

Club Meeting mt Sandy Spring-Other
News Items.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
SANDY SPRING, Md, February T. 1885,
The twenty-ffth annual convention of the
three agricultural clubs of Sandy Spring
section was Interesting and well attended
Robert H. Miller presided, and Mortimer o.
Stabler and Henry H. Miller were secre-
taries. The president In his opening ad-
dress urged his friends and neighbors TO
continue these open parliaments and SO
keep abreast with this age of progress
when as never before science is aiding the
tillers of the soil.
During the morning session the topics of
railroad crossings, crimson clover, the Dis
trict law compelling farm wagons to display
lantern, the protection Of song birds and
the prevention of tuberculosis were infor-
mally discuss ed, and then a recess was de-
Clared, during which an abundant lunch
was served to all.
At the afternoon meeting the regular pro-
gram was taken up. and Mr.. Wyley of the
Agricultural Department spoke upon THE
Sugar Beet and Maryland's Adaptabiity to
Its Interest" Prof. Patterson of the Mary
land Agricultural College delivered a lee
ture on FERTILIZERS" and was followed by
Mr.. Roy Stone Of Washington, who dis
coursed pleasantly and forcibly upon the
economy and desira ability of good roads.
should De utilized in camps or stone quar-
ries, and he said an enormous saving would
be made every year to the farmers near
Washington, when they could dispose of
their products in that market without the
fearful wear and tear of both vehicles and
horsef1esh they now experience. The meet
ing adjourned at pm.
The Home Interest Club held its February
gathering at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William W. Moore, with Asa NJ. Stabler in
the chair. Mrs. Edward n. Bentley, as
heretofore, proved herself an admirable
secretary. Guests were Mrs. Joseph 7.
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph T. Moore. jr., William F.
Galbreath. Mr.. and Mrs Tarlton b. Stabler,
Mrs. William 7. Thorn, Miss Mary K.
Thomas Miss Augusta N. Thomas and Miss
Mary NJ. Thomas Adjourned to Sunnyside,
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Nj. Stabler.
Gov. Lowndes has appointed Alban G.
Thomas of Ashton a director of the Female
House of Refuge, Baltimore, and his APP
pcintment has been confirmed by the leg
islature. There are three women on the
board of directors of the institution.
The Question Of bonding Montgomery
county for the purpose Of making improve
trent in its public roads will be debated at
the next meeting of Olney Grange by Ed
ward P. Thomas and James 8. Hallowell
on the affirmative and Allan Farquhar and
Henry H. Miller on the negative side. The
discussion will probably be made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
ROUND TABLE CLUB.
Members Surround Banquet Board at
the Cochran.

Members Surround Banquet Board at
the Cochran.
The Round Table Club held its regular
monthly banquet at the Cochran Satur-
day evening. After partaking of an elab-
crate menu, the club listened to an adj
dress upon 1.-The Chinese Problem deliv-
cred by DIR. J. o. Adams. He spoke Of the
present trying period in the country's
history and. of the attitude displayed by
England, Germany and Russia to benefit
themselves at China's expense.
The customs and history Of the people
were dealt with. and the changes taking
place, and the opinion was expressed that
at a not very distant day China must
proclaim a spirit Of advancement or for
eign powers will divide the empire and
advancement come in that way.
In accordance with the usual custom of
the club, an open discussion followed, in
which the following members participated:
Mr.. George w. Drew, Mr.. George H.
Brown, jr, Mr.. Edward Harrington, Mr..
Henry F. Woodland. Mr.. Oliver c. Hine,
Mr.. Percival NJ. Brown. Mr.. Charles l.
Simms. Mr.. Edward D. Anderson, Mr..
Clarence w. De knight, Mr.. George L.
Wilkinson, Mr.. Reeve T. Strickle nd, Mr..
Charles A. Douglas and others. The club
at its next meeting will entertain its hon
orary members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
MARRIED..

BAL R-FERGUSoN. On Wednesday. February o.
1S9s. GEORGE J. BAUR and BERNApINE A.
FERGUSON. both OF Washington. ID. c.
CARNEf-LAMB. Or February o. 1898. at Raj
timare. Nd. by Rev. c. F. Reid. MATTHEW
CARNEY and LILLE +. LAMB, both Of
Washington.
CASfi-RoGERS. On Saturday. February L.
1873, at the Cathedral In Baltimore. by the
Rev. Father Riorian, WILLIAM CASEY and
MAMIE AGNUS ROGERS both Of this city .
Observation-Disclosures In Baltimore Nd
November d 1897. by the Rev. j. w. Kirk,
GEORGE W: tIERBICHEN and NAY b.
HARRISON, both OF Washington. ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
Installation aud Presentation.

AT the regular meeting of Rachel Lodge
No. -. 1. o. S. b.. the recently elected
president, Mrs. Rosa Sacks, was Installed
by S. Einstein. D.D.GM In thanking the
n embers for the honor conferred on her
Mrs. Sacks presented the lodge with a silk
banner, inscribed in gold letters and gold
fringe. After many expressions OF appre-
citation by the ladies of the lodge, a rising
vote of thanks was rendered Mrs Sacks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
Knocked Down By a Carriage.

= Knocked Down y q Carrfage.
Reginald Matthews. five years old, was
Knocked down and severely injured by DR..
Herron's carriage yesterday afternoon
near the corner Of Rhode Island avenue
and 14th street. The boy and his father
were out walking. and 1t was while the
former was crossing Rhode Island avenue
that the accident happened.
DR.. Heron removed the boy to drug
store. where he was treated. He was un-
conscious, and later he was removed to
the Emergency Hospital. where DIR. Juene-
mann attended him. This morning the pa
tient was much better. and 1t Is believed he
Will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
Carriers
Little Liver
Pills.
SICK HEADACHE

POSITIVELY CURED BIZ THESE LITTLE Pills
They also relieve distress from Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating A per-
feet remedy for DisEiness, Nausea. Drowsi-
ness. Bad Taste In the Mouth. Coated
Tongue, Pain In the Side, TORPID LIVER.
They reguiate the Bowels. Purely vege-
table.
Small Pills. Small Dose.
Small Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
BemsOn'S
Porous Plaster

10 me chest front and hack upon the first an
S Sl, of such warning symptoms. 1T AZ
fotd's PROMPT PREVENTION against these dam
geroas coinplica lions and SURE CURE Always
nsiabie. But emily the genuine effective. Price
% cents. Rus Substitutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14

Jayne's Expectorant is a sovereign remedy for
Coughs II clears the Bronchial passages aud
heals the lungs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
Damage Amounting TO $3.50.

The fire in the stable in rear of Mr. S. s.
Howland's residence, No. 1871 1 street,
Saturday afternoon. resulted in damage TO
amount OF about $3.50. Spontaneous COM
bustion caused the blaze
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
Don't Neglect
That Cold

No matter bow slight u nay seem TO Won for
O't1its GUILDS, Hoarseness. Influenza and an
pc renily insignificant cIIFsr PAINS often lead 10
Pl.Et kiSl, PNEUMoNIA. CONSUMPTION ana
other fatal LUNG DISEASES n neglected
AVERT ALL DANGER BY PROMPTLY
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05

SHIRT WAISTS AND UTILITY SKIRT
The firmly woven cloths in mixed color
effects, having surface as smooth and
satiny as broadcloth, are the latest mate
rails for jacket suits and shirt waist
skirts, as they are adapted to the clingipg
effect SO much in demand. Even under
these materials nothing stiff is liked by
the best dress makers. This skirt, which
is the latest fve-gored model-width three
and three quarter yards-is cut with the
narrow front breadth, now SO much in
vogue. 1t hangs plainly at the front and
sides, the fulness in the back being dis
posed in gathers side or box plests, as
preferred. The new skirts are tied back
closely over the hips and stand out well
at the bottom.
Apropos of this accepted skirt of the
season, certain form of petticoat adds
much to its effect 1t is in sheath shape,
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05

with narrow ruffle in front. Deep full
ruffies are on the back breadthe, which
are pulled closely together with drawing
strings The pattern of this petticoat is
included with that of the utility skirt.
The shirt waist, although extremely
simple, is one Of the newest models,
suitable for pique, percale, and other cot
ton tailor goods. 1t is made with mar
row yoke and medium fulness in front.
and has small sleeves, with straight
cuff narrow enough to slip easily into
the tight coat sleeves at present in vogue
The proper cut of the costume can he
obtained from the cut paper pattern
furnished by Harper's Bazaar, where 1t
appears. Quantity of material-cloth,
forty-two inches wide, for skirt, five and
half yards; lining of silk or satin, eight
yards; silk for petticoat, ten Eyards cot
ton material for shirtwaist, three and
quarter yards. These are approximate
quantities for medium Sizes
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
ITO be continued.)
HOME FOR FRIENDLEss BOYS

The Maine Home for Friendiess Boys is
becoming SO we'll known throughout the
state that we can safely say it has passed
the experimental stage of it's existence.
The assistance that has been and is being
rendered gives the fullest evidence of the
hold that it has upon the peoples hearts,
and that it will be sustained by kind
friends who are interested in these desti-
tute and friendiess boys, cannot but be
the impression of all who have watched
it's progress during the past three years.
Number at present at the Home twelve
and twelve more might be admitted If
sufficient money could be pledged for
their support. The object is worthy OF
the strongest financial support that any
good man or woman can afford to give it,.
1t is an investment for the good of So
ciety, it takes boys who are liable to grow
ND in ignorance and crime, teaches the
principles of morality, and places them in
@ way to become good men and useful
citizens. Great care is used in accepting
applications for children, only such homes
rs are we'll Investigated and Endorsed by
worthy people of q community being con-
sidered
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-05
WIT AND WISDOM
Cause For Rejoicing.

A Georgia man who is interested in a
small vessel plying in northern waters
telegraphed home:
''The Reyill is fast IN the ice.
The Reyill was the name of the vessel,
but the telegram as delivered read:
ssThe devil isfast in the ice.
An old negro. an, employee, was present
when the message came and asked:
HWhat does Marse Tom say in dat tele-
gram2''
''He says replied the man to whom it
was delivered, "that the devil is fast in
the ice"
'sHalleluyer, shouted the negro, "Hal-
leluyer hopes ter de Lawd dey'll keep
him !"-Atlanta Constitution.