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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
THE ROYAL BOX.

1t is probable that Queen Victoria NAV
go 10 north Italy in the spring for Il few
weeks III order that she and Princess
Beatrice may visit Milan and Venice
The German emperor, not satisfied with
his achievements i'm politics, art, music
and orntory, now talks of dcvising new
system of electric tramways for Berlin
England's greatest royal favoritc, the
Princess OF Wales, is an invctcratc gnln-
bier Tho money she wins goes into the
princess private charity fund, upon which
the demands are innumcrablc.
Princess Theresa of Bavaria daughter
of the prince regent. has been madc an
honorary doctor Of philosophy by tho Uni
vcrslty Of Munich. She is also IL Incmbcr
OF The Royal Academy of Sciences is rs
years of age and spinstcr
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
POINTS OF LAW.

A person is presumed to know the Gus
toms and usuges of the business in which
he is engaged and contract in view of
them.
a corporation may make contract
without tho use of it's official seal in all
cases i'll which this may DC dono by an in
tlividual.
y promise of guarantee is binding when
the promiscc acts upon it, and it is not
necessary that the latter notify tho former
of his acceptance.
promise of payment by an agent sub
scQucnt to the contracting by him of ne
counts which arc the debts of his princi-
pal is void for want of considerations
Where RECESSION of contract is sought on
the ground Of deceit, the one injured must
nllcgc and prove that he relied upon the
false representations Of the other party.
Tho purchaser Of II firm name has no
right To use the same in such manner as
tn expose to liability an individual whose
name is part of or constitutes such firm
name.
An attorney to whom IL promissory note
Is given for collection is not thereby uu-
thoriZcd to make - compromise and re-
cciVc part of the amount due in fun set
Element thereof. Court Decisions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

lty, however, sooner or later makes them
ovcrzealous. We have two or thrco young
women that wo call on frequently, and
they do exceedingly clover work. such as
getting acquainted with clerks suspected
of stealing by their employers and getting
into houses and making the acquaintance
of people. We do not concern ourselves
about tho morals Of tho women we employ
to do detective work any more than we do
about the morals Of tho men employed
Experience has taught me, however" ad-
mittcd Captain McClusky with a smilo
and shrug that told more than his words,
THAT women who do detective work arc
very broad minded and liberal in their
views"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
TO GET THERE.
COFFEE CREEKS ADVANTAGES OVER
KloNDlkE GoLDFlELDS.

Tho Region Is a Rich Ono. Too. and For
tune. Arc Quickly Made-Both Placer
and Quartz AIining-some Stories of
Lucky Finds.
Coffee creek, on which tho recent rich
gold strike has been mndc, is n tributary
of Trinity river, which flows for 1870 miles
through Trinity and Humboldt counties,
Cal, and ompties into tho Klamath river,
which in turn finds it's way to the Pacific
ocean. Over large portion of Trinity
county prospoctors are now wandering
with pick and pan searching for rich
placer beds. Many are finding them, too,
for the section is sprinklcd with valleys,
ravines and gulches through which the
various tributaries of tho Trinity river
Ind their way between the mountains OF
tho coast range.
Trinity county Is In tho northern part
of California, and its capital, Weaveryiie,
Is about 800 miles north Of San Francisco
and about 40 miles from the Oregon
state limo. AT the nearest point the shore O.
tho Pueblo ocean Is not more than 40 miles
distant. Tho county Is much larger than
the state of Rhode Island and almost al
lnrgc MS the state of Delaware. 1t is ono CT
o''S '"S'ie 'SNSSoiDiC SOlN lHlu!IlS TtHlODS
which have 0ecn opened for many years
10 reach tho diggings prospcctors have Il
pleasant railroad ride on the Southern
Pacific ms far as Rctlding, which lies just
east of Trinity Center. At Redding com.
Portable stages take them through u pnss
IN the Shasta mountains for 90 miles &c
French Gulch. There n change of stages
Is made, and after another ride of six miles
they are landed Mt Cnrrvillc, which is only
about two miles from the now famous
Coffee crock digeings.
Within easy reaching distance of .he
gold country arc towns and villages III
which almost every article necessary
can DO purchased, and tho climate. al
course, is all that can be desired In fact,
prospecting in Trinity county. MS com.
pared with prospecting in tho Yukon val.
ley, is II vcritablc picnic holiday. There
Is both placer and quartz mining there,
but of course the rich strikes which arc
now being reported have boon mnde in
placer deposits which the mountain
streams washed down ages ago from the
gold veincd mountains about them.
1t is mistake, however, to refer to
trinity county as new mining district.
COLD mines have been operated there for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

Couricrs could he dispatched to the cn, .
OF the land for The queens floral bouquet.
but meanwhile she had to wait miles,
some obscure owner Of Il choice plant came
forth to sacrifice her possession to the
gra ii!"aton uf her ruler. Queen Eliza.
hcth resolved many sIIuli voluntary con
trihutionS Of flowers from hrr subjects.
but tho uncertainty of thu time. manner
and quality of the flowers was irritating
to queen of tho English In the winter
the wild flowers of the fields and gardens
withcrcd ana the flower loving queen felt
the loss more kccnly than those less IA
vorcd with the fortunes OF life. With the
wealth of an imperial nation ut her back,
she could not command the choice. uf'now-
crs that day lnhorcr can obtain today.
Out of this royal necessity grow Che most
famous garden Of The world. With her
own hands Queen Elizabeth laid out the
grounds that were To prnducc and fructify
the flowers for her drawing room. She
started tn raise flowers tor her own pcvsun-
al qualification and ended by producing
flowers and plants for the millions M
single desire of IN i.nretuoils queen ever
yielded better fruit. On Queen liliZabcth's
little Hover garden the nation gaze, today
with national pride. Its original p,ruos,,
OF supplying tho royal table with cut flow
crs Is still observed. but that is IL small in.
cidental feature of the Kew. The garden
belongs TO the nation. and ii is the nation.
the ignorant and unlcttcrcd as we'll as The
wise and studious. that en- joys its fragrant
flowers. its graceful trees and palms. and
Its llnlsamic herbs and plants. I-ipuin-
colt ; Magazine.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

churches, both colored and white. NV
mother kept me back from preaching for
seven months, but the Lord called me-
and l had to do il.
II have preached in churches in Phila-
delphia, Wilmington, Brooklyn, Paterson
and Harrisburg. l cannot number tho
places that 1 have been to- I intend to
carry tho word Of God as long MS l live"
"How did you know that tho Lord
called your" asked /. seeker after knowl-
edge.
With an assured smile, she answered: Il
know it, l could not doubt it, could
not doubt hearing tho Lords voice |
have heard voices over since began TO
pray. 1t was immatcrial where was-in
school, Mt homo or in tho street, could
hear the voices calling me. l was con.
rcrtcd i'll school on tho Gath of February
1885, Mt half past | u. m. while rcciting
my lesson"
THAT is very remarkable" said the re-
porter. DO you hear these voices now?"
Not since l have been preaching" re-
piled this latter day Joan of Are, mot
since began to do tho Lords work But
| have visions, and 1 don't have to be
asleep 20 SEQ them either
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
DOG OPENED FATHERS EYES
Experience of Man Who Had Several
Growing Girls.

Experience of n Man Who Had Several
Growing Girls.
1t is quite interesting to DO the IA
Their of several growing girls" said one
of group of family men in the smoker
of suburban car.
Yes, answered another one. with q
shrug of his shoulders, Especially when
they all want now gowns at the same
time.
II wasn't thinking of that" said the
first speaker, but of way they have
OF taking the wind out Of your own
sails. 1t never occurred to mo until the
other morning that it was not to see mo
that young fellows kept dropping in to
play cards and make themselves agree
able. l tumbled ut last, but it was my
hunting dog Jack that opened my eyes,
Your hunting dog?" echoed the
crowd
Yes. had heard of nearly every
kind of plan for the communication
of lovers except dog. In this case
Jack became Cupid's messenger. Those
boys borrowed the dog ostcnsibly to 20
hunting, but l have learned since that
they didn't know gun from hoe han
ole. They tied Jack up overnight, and
as soon as he got out in tho morning no
made bee line for home. II l hadn't
seen the corner of Il paper sticking from
under his collar l should mover have
suspected tho eagerncss with which
these girls tried to head him off from
me"
:" He had Il letter for them?"
No. just a note asking the privilege
of seeing dear Miss Kate or Miss Sue in
tho park for Il walk and chat. Nico
idea, employing the dog of the family
III clandostine correspondence 1 an
swered that note myself, and the two
girls haven't spoken to mo since. Jack
is tied up, and I'm watching the cat
now, for | have no doubt they'll find a
way to circumvent me. = Chicago
Times Herald
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
JEWELRY JOTTINGS.

Turquoise ornaments arc in high favor.
fobs arc very fashionable, ana some of
the new ones arc exceedingly ornate.
Chntelainc bags in elephants skin are
in big demand, being exceedingly durable.
The old fashioned bracclc; Of woven
gold enriched with jewels has been re-
vivcd.
Bangles arc again all tho rage, and the
number one woman is permitted To wear
ut one time is not restricted.
Little chatclainc watches are, if possible,
displayed in greater variety and more at
tractivc designs than ever before.
The newest necklaces arc flexible, and
the dianont!s are arranged in such way
that tho setting is practically invisible
Jewellers Circular
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
GLEANiNGS.

Cubic feet OF gas.
In the fifth century before Christ refined
copper was deemed as precious as gold.
\ telegraph limo recently run to kumas-
81 from the coast is highly appreciated by
the Ashanti natives. They cut off the
wire in suitable lengths To make armlots.
Any human being who will have the
presence of mind to clasp the hands be-
hind the back and turn the face toward
the zenith may float ut ease aad in per
feet safety in tolcrably still water.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
The Cook Mas Innocent.

The polite agent for tho new parlor pho
nneis,rh who Knocked ut the door insisted
thit TIC old lady who opened it, place the
tubes in her ears, and listen to one song.
She need not buy-a pleasure to exhibit
it just try it once, madam" etc.
= This song you will hear, madam. = he
said as she held the tubes doubtfuliy to
her cars, is My Darling, Pluck !. Daisy
From My Grave, rs sung by l.copoldo
Moriarity, tho famous New York tcnor.''
The agent started the machine up but
the old lady dropped the tubes and said:
Jest hold on minute till come back.
That drafted cook IS opening another can of
tomatoes in the kitchen with n table
knife. Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
NOT GOOD DETECTIVES.
New York Police officials Thini< Women
Not Adapted For Sleuths.

u
Not Adapted For Sleuths.
There has been ii great deal of talk late
~ about the women detectives in certain
department. stores says tho Now York
sun. When que STONED on this subject TX
Police Inspector Alexander :. Williams
said:
~ can tell you in two words what
think of woman qualifications for detect
i've work-prccious little. Whom u woman
attempts To do detective work of any kind
In department. stores or out of them, sho is
inclined To go too far, to ovorstcp the
bounds, and for that reason she is not
qualified for the work -
Whit noted women detectives have
bcan an tho police force during tho last %
years" asked the reporter
Not one" answered OK Inspector Will
liams cmphatically about 25 years ago
there was il woman connected with the no
leo department. in II kind of way who
started out very clcvcrly. She was bright,
clever, pretty little woman, with q trim
little figure, and, so far as know, wns all
right when sho started in tho business
But she saw so much bad that she got bad
herself
Captain George w. McClusky, chief OF
tho detective bureau, has n littlo better
opinion of woman's ability to hunt out
crimo and criminals than the ox-inspcctor
but his estimate is not likely to turn the
heads of the women detectives
There are no women connected directly
with the police department., " said Captain
McClusky, ''and mono has been in tho
last quarter of Il century, presume. Wo-
mon as regular detectives are no good, but
on special cases when it comes to finding
things out, they do fine work Their van
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
rnN GREATEST DISCOVERY YET

W. NJ Repine. editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"Cniei. says: eve won't keep house
without DIR. Kings New Discovery for
CONSUMPTION, Coughs and Colds. Ex-
per'nented with many others, but never
got he true remedy until we used DIR.
kitg's New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home, as in it
we have certain and sure cure for
Coughs, Colds. whooping Cough, ETC."
lt Is idle TO experiment. with other RENE
dies, even if they are urged on you as
Just rs good as Dr. Kings New Discovery.
They are not as good, because this rem
edy has RECORD of cures and besides it
is guaranteed. IL never fails to satisfy.
Trial bottles free at Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
Lemon and CocOanut Tatfy and Mo-
lasses Tatfy Mt j. j. CATOGNI'S.
If WILL SURPRISE YOU.

In order TO prove the great merit of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective
cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head, your
druggist will supply generous 10 cent
trial size or we will mail for 10 cents.
Full size 80 cents.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren ST., n. Y. City.
Ely's Cream Balm has compile ,ely
cured me of catarrh when every thing else
failed. Many acquaintance have used it
with excellent results.-Alfred w. Ste
vens, Caldwell. Ohio.
Vienna and Cream Bread. Rolls, Buns,
Pies, Maccaroons, Lady Fingers, Kisses,
Pound Cake, Angel Food, Lsdy Cake,
current Cake. Cream Putfs. Chccola te
Putfs, ETC., at j. j. CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
SHE HEARD VOICES.


to Preach.
Isabella Harvey Horton, the colorcd
child evangelist who has been holding sue
cessful revival services in Cincinnati, is in
many respects very remarkable. and her
tour through the country has attracted
widespread attention because of its scnsa
tional character.
Sho was born in Savannah in 1884, nc
cording to her published announcement,
ana Is therefore l3 years of age. although
she looks three or four years older Sh, is
Il large. stout girl, with an Intelligent
face, and her conversation shows fnir,y
good education
- have been in the work ono ycar and
four months, announced the child preach
or complaccntly. My homo is in Jersey
City, and l havo preached in many
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
letter, SALT-RHEUM AND Elk.
ZENfA

The intense itching and smarting. Incl
dent to these diseases. is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eve and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have
been permanently cured by it, 1t is
equally efficient for itching piles and a
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chapped
hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 20 cents per box. **
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders n, @ Just
what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton Tonic, blood purifier anil vermi-
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use TO put Il horse in prime
condition. Price 25c per package. VA
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
WOOD! woODu WOOD,,

For PINE or OAK wooh-by the CORD
or by the LOAD-prepared for COOKING
STOVES or i'll BLOCKS FOR HEAT
ING STOVES, go to w. K. ANDREWS
" Co, 2l0 Salem avenue. Their belled
teams are always ready TO deliver it,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
Divorce In Berlin.

Berlin, although behind many citios of
the United States in the matter of divorce,
leads tho European cities 1t has 80 di-
vorccs to every 10, 900 marriages, while
hamburg comes noXt with 81. Paris
shows 81 per 10, 600. For the whole of
france the figures arc now S5, against 3.
up To 1854 (adoption of tho Noquct law of
divorcc), switzerland shows 200; Den
mark, III; Saxony. 81 Tor the same flg-
urrs as Massachusetts,. Tho lowest figures
III Prussia arc shown by Westphalia, with
81; Hanover, 3.2. Mecklcnburg shows
81; Baden, 3.3; hungary, 81
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

The average weight of "a dozen eggs is
about 3l1a ounces. Onc-cighth of this en-
tire weight may be regarded MS nitrogc-
nous and nutritious matter, IL greater pro
portion than that of meat or OF the oyster.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

Desiring to open up new territory soon
we will need more statesmen and collect
crs In all sections of Southwest Virginia.
Apply before February /. STANDARD
INSTAILMENT CO., .2l2 Jefferson ST..
Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

says the Boston journal: A local drug
SiSt who has large trado in cigars and
tobacco told lis recently that n day never
passes In which he does not sell cigarettes
To women
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
BOARDERs WANTED.

BOARDERS WANTkD.-At No. !.
Wells avenue n. w.;..half block from n
& w. Offices 231w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04

WANTED. u pright and faithful gen.
tlemen and ladies to travel for response
bile established house in Virginia.
Monthly $50 90 and expenses. Position
steady Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. The Domin-
ion Company. Dept. X. Chicago.
1 II I'm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
HELP w ANTED.

FIFTY HANDS WANTED ON Over
alls, Shirts and Drawers. Apply TO the
an. g. W." Home Made Overalls and
Shirts. % 34 Salem avenue 8. W. ].
SACHS. Manufacturer. Il I'm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
One Cent a Word Each Insertion.
NOVICE OF MEETING,

The.annual meeting of the stockhod-
ers IN the Stone Printing and Manu-.
featuring Company will he held in the
offices of the company, in Roanoke, Va,
Monday, February z, 1898. at o'clock
p. m. - a. "A. STONE, Secretary.
90 saw CIV
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-22
Tuesday.

Indian Agent Thomas Richards was
in the city yesterday.
The whole northwest will mourn the
death of Hon. Geo. A. Pillsbury of
Minneapolis. His good example and
influence extend throughout the states
in the northern Mississippi valley.
Hundreds of citizens will bear testimony
to his kind heart, honorable methods
and broad guaged views. In every way
he was a model citizen.
jamestown Alert: jamestown and
North Dakota was greatly honored at
the national meeting of the Degree OF
Honor at Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Mrs Kate Blewett was the unanimous
choice for the Office of superior chief OF
honor of the Degree of Honor of the
United States. This is the highest
office in the gift Of this large organiza-
ton and was presented to Mrs. Blewett
without opposition. It it a fine compli.
ment to Mrs. Blewett.
A number of our good, bright and
happy little girls propose to lend d
helping hand in their efforts to raise a
fund for the aid and relief Of our
soldiers or for those dependant on them.
They will give a lawn social at the
court house park Monday evening, July
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-22
Pure Sympathy
4 Geperous Offer.

This paper is authorized to state
BY MIR. Dennis Mahoney, Highland
Park, Mich, Lock Box 50. that any
person who is nervous and debilitatcd
Or who is suffering from any of tho
various troubles resulting from over.
work, excuses or abuse, such as nerv-
ous debility, lost vigor, unnatural
drains and losses, lack Of Development,
ETC., can write to him in strict con-
tidence and receive FREE OF
CHARGE full instructions how to be
thoroughly cured. Mr.. Mahoney was
for q long time sufferer from the above
trouble and after trying many ad-
vertised remedies, electric belts, etc,
became entirely discouraged. But
at last he succeeded in obtaining
a complete and permanent cure.
Knowing that many sufferers are
being imposed upon by quacks he
considers it his duty as a Christian to
give his fellow man the benefit of his
experience. Having nothing to sell he
wishes only to make known this cer-
tain can of a cure to all who are
similarly afflicted. Ifyou write to Mr..
Mahoney you can rely upon absolute
secrecy. Address as above with STAMP
and mention this paper.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-22
take in the meeting Of the grand lodge,
knights Of Pythias.

take in the meeting of the grand lodge,
Knights of Pythias.
The hot weather of last week is re-
ported to have damaged the hay out
look somewhat and it is said hay will
be scarce in the vicinity of the city
this year.
John Satterlund, j. a. Burgum and
Peter Miller are the Mclean county
delegates to the state convention elected
Saturday. They will probably go down
to Fargo tonight.
Deputy State Auditor Lucas leaves
tonight for Fargo where he will take in
the state convention, and go on from
there 10 Minneapolis to visit his little
son for several days.
B. S Russell of jamestown has re-
ceived the following from his son,
Hamblin Russell, in Newark, N. j.: IT
see you always spell Manila with two
rs. This is mistake. Dewey knocked
| out Of Manila"
Miss Hattie BLY, returned yesterday
from St. Paul where she has been un-
dergoing medical treatment for several
weeks. Her friends will be pleased to
learn that she has much improved, al
though still weak.
A telegram from Mandan this after
noon says: Morton county held it's con
vention today. 1t was enthusiastically
for Gov. Briggs. He was by a unani-
nous vote given authority to select his
delegation. 1t was the most harmonious
convention aver held here.
Wahpeton Globe: Mrs. Fred Falley
and son Morgan arrived Monday morn
ing from st. Paul. Mrs. Falley and the
baby were both in good health. Mrs.
NJ. M. Cook and daughter left Tuesday
morning for Grand Forks, where they
will visit for a few weeks with Mrs.
Fred Beck.
Miss Fannie Dunn returned yester-
day morning from the east, having COM
pleted her medical course at Ann Arbor
on June 30 and graduated with honors.
Her friends here extend congratulations
upon the grit and perseverance with which
she has made her way through school
and prepared herself for a professional
career.
The North Dakota troops on the
Valencia are reported to have arrived at
Honolulu on July 7, only a few hours
after the transports which preceded
them. All of the troops we're banquet
ed by the enthusiastic people of Hon
olulu and the boys must have enjoyed
their stay there, as they were billed to
remain several days. They we're ex-
pected to start for Manila a week ago
today.