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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

The petition of some of Roanoke coun-
tvs teachers to their Senator, that IA bill be
introduced raising the age of admission
into the public schools from five to six
years, is one based on practical lines. In
fact we believe could many OF the school
questions that came before the legisla-
ture be left to school people for decision
the results would be more likely to meet
the wants in the case. About such
things our legislators often mean we'll
enough, but the trouble is they don't
know, nor does any one who has not had
practical ts3t of them in the school
room. Five years Of age is too young for
any child to enter the schoolroom.
Apart from the question of confinement
at SO tender an age, il is waste of time i'm
that nothing is gained by it. The child
of tive, and the one Of six and six and IA
half who have entered school together,
all else being equal, will he found at the
age OF ten side ty side in their progress.
with everything iii favor OF the older
The teacher whose duties lie in tie pri-
mary department Knows from experience
that with children under six years of age
she stands 10 them in about the relation
of an upper nurse. TIE most she can
hope to do is to amuse ard keep them
quiet. 70 raise the required age for ell.
trance, would he n practical way too,
to decrease to some extent the expenses
of the State, inasmuch az it would di-
minish the number of pupils, thereby de
creasing the number OF teachers OF
course, however, this would be applica-
BILE only to tie towns and cities in which
there are graded schools But even in
our district schools, by removing class
of little ones that de hands much of tue
teachers tia and attention, and for
which AS we have just said there is no
adequate compensation in results attain
ed. it would give the teacher more time
to devote TO those who are of an age 10
profit by the work. AS to the question
of health, we will not even 20 into tina,
! further than to say that we believe that
the present law admitting children M
| the age of five should he abolished on
the ground OF cruelty and positive detri
ment to health. The petition is leve
headed one, and II acted upon could not
fail TO be beneficial to our schools and tc
the children themselves
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

well nigh wor th the humiliation it. caus-
ed, in view Of the replies of sterling
sound senseit evoked from his colleagues.
Another effect of the preuepitancy of Sen
ator Mason will be foun1 IN the unani.
nous passage by the House of the appro-
priation to cover the expense of ipvesti-
eating the cause of the Maine disaster.
These things will go far to Offset the hot
headed Words land inf:amm ,tory speech of
Senator Mason the first that has so
far transeressed the bounds of propriety
in either branch of Congress during the
intense excitement of the past week
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
PROTECTION Fon NEW ENGLAND

Under the above caption the Richmond
Times SAYS:
In our press dispatches yesterday, it
WAS reported that a deleSaticp of South
ern cotton mill men had appeared before
the Judiciary committee of the house TO
orpose the passage of the joint resolution
proposed by william Lowering, member
from Massachusetts, To amend the Con
sIiiution OF the United States so rs &c
authorize Congress to regulate the hours
OF labor in the different States.
y New York commercial newspaper
says that New England mill owners are
represented as being behind the proposed
amendment, "beleving as they do that
their powerful rivals in the South should
not he allowed TO employ labor fer longer
hours than in tue North"
1t will be recalled that Chairman Ding
ley in speech or the tariff a week or two
ago virtually gave his sanction to the
proposed amendment, although he.was
sly enough not to commit himself alb
solutely.
We commented on Mr. Dingley s speech
at the time and directed attention to the
danger of the movement just Inaugural
ted Well may the Southern inanufac-
turers protest Well may every freeman
protest against this proposed usurration.
1t is protection carried to its logical end
--which Is protection run mad.
New England has ever been the hotbed
of protection and its industries have
grown UP under system of Exclusion
and bounty for which the people of the
whole county have had TO pay. So long
as there WAS no CON petition in the Sc: n,
New England was quite content with
turiT that kept out foreign products in
cbmpetition. But now that the South
has gone into the manufacturing bust
uess and has shown it's ability 10 make
cotton goods cheaper than they can be
made at the North, New England Is cry
ing for protection against the South.
What do Southern protectionists think
of this:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
Make Your Family, or, If You
Have 10 Family, Yourself

4 gift this year Of house or lot:
you'll find IL easier than you think. We
should be glad 10 talk it over with you at
any time. We can make suggestions
ABOUT real estate that will save you
monsy.
a beautiful new T-room cottage; best
location, Car pbe!l avenue; up-tD-date
improvements, large lot, at II or at bar
gain.
Groom house on Campbell avenue,
between Park and Grove. large lot. good
stable, $4,000; $500 cash, $50 per month.
Desirable Sloom house on Church
avenue, near postoilice, $ 800; $3.50 cash
$50 per month
a pretty little i-room cottage on
Eighth avenue $. w. very large lot, we'll
built house, $1,000 800 cash, *l2 80
monthly
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

"A most Ill. considered and unwarranted
Iarangue was that of Senator Masor 3
E,gt week in the Senate. Nothing that
Eas occurred for years in that ssbodva. has
erged so closely upon incendiarism, but
Swn speaks we'll for the decorum and
$If respect Of other mem oers. The elo.
asnt and inpassioned impromptu reply
lat it ELECTED from Senator Wolcott, in
hich he did not fail in scathing terms
arebuke the Senator from Illinois for
ae indecency of his slurs upon the navy,
,es one that will meet the hearty en-
yrsement of every true citizen. Such n
9eech as that of Senator Mason's was
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
BETTER PAY YOUR TAXEs.

In this mornings issue of The Times
will be found the complete text of the
delinquent land bill, bill enacted for
the purpose Of preventing wholesale steal
ing of delinquent lands under Il law that
gave the real owner no opportunity to
protect his interest. The bill is one that
was offered in the senate by Mr.. Claytor,
and was passed ry the senate the third
day of its session, but was hung UP in
the house A careful reading of the bill
will show that shile it gives taxpayers
relief, and places obstacles in the way of
seizure by land grabbers, yet Delinquent
iand owners will AS certainly lose their
property under this act as under tie old
one unless they pay their taxes The
bill was never designed 20 shut I'll" State
out Of ifs just claims, but WAS Trained
for the purpose of giving relief to those
vino through no fault of their own were
about TO lose their proper:y under one of
the most injquitious laws ever placed
upon the statute books ui any State
Parties then who are delinquent should
"i1'i az 'iIteu ueihy us poSstule HaSlen 10
square their accounts with the State.
This bill is one whose fate has been look
ed forward to by the people of Roanoke
with more interest perhaps than any
ott err measure that has been before the
Legislature, and now that it has been ap-
proved and is in force from its passage,
we congratulate the people of Virginia
upon their radiance of the unjust oppres-
sion of the old bill which IT. replaces.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

Mr.. Sherman is reported as being too
lindisposed from the effects of a cold to
be able to attend to any business. Just
/ at this juncture of affairs 1t would seem to
be highly unfortunate that the country
lshould be deprived of the advice of it's
sEeSretary of State, for if there ever WAS /,
thine when - clear head and sound judg.
ment were demanded 1T is now. There
sare many, however, who will see in this
reported indisposition only an attempt
Eof the Secretary of State to avoid the re.
tsponsbilities which the late Spanish
Sconplications have forced upon him.
up to this time Judge Day." an assist
ant in the department, has been very
much in evidence, to the almost fetal IL
5noring Of Mr.. Sherman. well know n
paper claims this rs the natural sequence
Ecf Mr.. Mckinly's having appointed rs
head of the State Department man 10
slonger capable of lilling this most impor
ltant position, owing To age and physical
3nfirmity. II such i, the true reason for
Mr. 6hermaD's occupying the back
ground at such a. time, it only increases
the turpitude OF the act that gave his VA
Gated seat in the Senate TO Mr.. Hanna,
making him eligible for his present place
Congressman Foote, of New York, has
been most prompt in placing before Con.
Rress bill providing for the construction
of a new battleship to be uamed the
Maine, After the tragic fate of that YES
gel and the death of so many of her crew
it Is mete that some steps he taken to pre-
gent the memory of her name from per-
shing In the United States. From the
attest dispatches, however, there is a
ftrong probability that the shattered
wreck may be raised and IL large part OF
Ahe original hulk be utilized in rebuilding
mother vessel Can this be done, even
though the cost Of con struction he equal
20 that OF a new vessel, sentiment would
demand that it he done. Nor is the SEN
iment that would prompt such course
4fcolish one. A new Maiue, rising Phoe-
s dx-like from out the ruins of The old one,
you'd be an imperi-hab e monument in
Herished in the awful tragedy in Havana
6Rrbor, and a far more sacred tribute
han any new Vessel that coIld be con
tructed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

One Groom house, we'll located, on'4th
avenue n. w. , S75C; $50 cash, $40 monthly.
S.room residence, corner lot, Center
avenue, N. W.. large lot, large stables,
shade, 81 100; $40 cash SIC per month.
Groom house, Fourth avenue II. W.,
convenient to round house; worth 81 200.
We are going to sell it to some one for
only $500; $lG0 cash and $40 per month
the cheapest property in northwest.
Pest bargain IN the West End-spleu-
did 1-roum house, only 81, lC0-$50 cash,
$40 per month.
Splendid Groom home, WheaS street,
near Brown Bros. store, Eond stable,
other outdoor buildings. worth $1,000.
We now offer mt only 81 200; T2CU cash;
balance so per month.
well built G.room houses. Fourth ave
nue. II W.. near Melrose school: worth
81 300: will sell fol 800 EACH $50 cash. $40.
The ABOVE is only a partinl li-i OF what
we have to offer: if you have decided 10
put your rent money for 1873 into a
home call to see us and we eau get any
thing you want in the shape of II hone. ="
Ideal cottage, best location, Southwest
Roanoke, very latest architecture,
rooms, steam heat, cabinet mnutes, cor.
nrr lot, 50xl30 feet, splendid stable,
building almost new, cost 81, GOO. to cay
nothing Of the lot and outhniidinv..
We now offer the property for 50 OU0'
cash Cali and let us show you Il home
that hasn't any objection.
! room house on First avenue II. w,
just west Of Gth street, largest lot, 5 COO;
500 cash. $3.50 monthly
to vacant lots we can please You in
location, prices, tern :, etc.
Ii YOU expect to buy real estate Of any
kind 10 is well to remember he dcs itable
bargains Do not wait, VIII lr on the
other han;, there are others thnt yea can
obtain any time. Call to see Ms
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
WHAT 1T MEANS

When we advertise that we will guar
antee DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, or DR..
sking's New Life Pills, it means that We
are authorized by the proprietors TO sell
these remedies on a positive guarantee,
that II purchaser is not satisfied with re-
suits. we will refund the purchase price.
These medicines haze heen sold on this
guaran' &c for manv years and their could
he no more conclusive evidence of their
great merit Ask about them and give
them trial. Sold at Massie's Pharmacy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

be paid out Of the purchase money: pro-
vided, also, that nothing herein contained
shall he construed AS in any way affect
ing the duties of the commissioner of the
revenue AS prescribed by section 4GO. If
one application has beeu made and copies
thereof issued, no seccud application
shall be considered for the same piece { +
land until the rights of .ha first appii-
cant under his application has expired.
. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
A Copy:
j. BELL BIGGER,
Clerk of The House of Delegates aud
Keeper of the Rolls Of Virginia.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

THE eighth annual meeting of the
stockholders Of Fairview Cemetery Com
paDy will be held over Hunter e, Co.'S.
store, corner Commerce and Salem ave-
nue., in Roanoke. Va, at noon on March
Z, 1898, for tue election of board OF di
rectors and for such other business as
may legally come before It,
W. l.. ANDREWS, Secretary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

TIE Savannah News is responsible for
this: John Damn, West Nirginan,
was married at "a distance from home
and received this telegram from the old
folks: "Ascept congratulations from the
whole Damn family
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
NOTICE. OF MEETING.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the
stockholders of the South Roanoke Land
Company will he held ON MONDAY.
MARCH 81, 1893, at 10 H., at No :
Campbell avenue, Roanoke, Va. p. l..
TERRY, President; w. y. McCisnahan,
<Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
HELP WANTED.

AGENTS. Reliable persons to take
the agency in their own towns for the
best line of fast selling novelties pays 100
per cent; for Ladies or Gents
SPIRO e. WATKINS.
1851 and 1898 Chestnut ST., Philadel-
phia, Pa. 2l6 SIN
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the
stockholders of the Cry.ta! Spring Land
Company will he held on MONDAY,
MARCH 2l, 1893, at II :. M. ut Nc. :
Campbell avenue. Roanoke, Va. Mall
COLIN w. BRYAN, President; w. S.
McClanahan, Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
FEBRUARY.

; The Business Once Of The Times closes ut
p. m. After that hour any business ci,u be
transacted on the third floor Of The Times
Building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

There may be sucn n thing as overdo-
ing the lionizing act. Nansen. the OK
piorsr, CON plains to his European friends
that he was bored by the social attentions
sLowered upon him while in this coun-
Try. If he will return, the Americans
hwill promise to sin no more in this drec.
] tion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

4 When the Post referred TO the De LONE
affair as "a closed ineident,' it evidently
will not take :nto account the Joke max
ers and topical song writer's.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

FIFTY HANDS WANTED on Over.
alls. Shirts and Drawers. Apply TO the
IN 81 W." Homemade Overalls and
Shirts. % 81 Salem avenue 3. W. ].
SACHS, Manufacturer. 9 I'm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery. Look out for
the belled teams. w. X. ANDREWS
s. CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL
",RS 2l0 Salem nYnnue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
70 KEN

FOR RENT.-t'ive nice rooms, for
light housekeeping, s3l Patterson ave
nue.. > 23 fw
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

Desiring to open up new territory soon
we will need more statesmen and collect
crs in all sections of Southwest Virginia.
Apply before March /. STANDARD
iNSTALLMENT CO., 2l2 Jefferson ST..
Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
OOMS WANTED.

THREE or four unfurnished rooms
wanted. Address X, Times office 2o2lw
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23

WANTED by ii gentleman, board in
private family Nicely furnished room
with bath. Centrally located. State
terms. Address, Box 30, Roanoke. Va.
% 1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-23
w 4 II T s :
One Cent a Word Each Insertion.
LOST.
BOARD WANTED.

WANTED. -Comfoi table room and
hoard for lady. References exchanged.
Address "kn Tin es Office. , n IT
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-11-19
McC cClanahan Prognosticates.

MI. j. T. McC cClsnahan, editor of
Mansfield Journal has been study
ing the stars in the political 6rma-
ment quite attentively here of late.
and he has deciphered into the
English language the following
signs, winks and wrinkles which
the bright stars have been talking
about to him: -a. eai
Editorial uttersnces on the
subject of the gubernstorial sue
cession now and then appear in
our rural exchanges. Judge Blan-
chsrd, Lieut. Gov. Snider, Senator
McEnery and Hon. G. j. Boatner
are spoken in the connection with
the Office of chief magistrate. It
is thought that Judge Blanchard
will be the administration csndi-
date. The Journal is not q pro-
pbet, nor is it given to making
prophesies, but it is impressed
with the belief, from the way
things now looks, that Judge Blan-
chsrd will be in the race. He and
Governor Foster want to 60 to the
United States Senate and the next
legislature will elect the success
sors of both our present Senators.
If deal can be made with Sens-
tor McEnery to secure his infu-
ence in their election, then they
can afford to let the old man to be
governor. And possibly Barkis is
Willin. If such q deal is made
Snider and Boatner will be lost in
the shuttle, and We shall see an
other State convention with q
straight nomination and q plat
form to suite the nominee" =-
AH-H-E-M! s.
This, like other forecasts of the
same nature, makes good reading
any way; though it may presage
nothing. The people of Louisi-
ans-even our woman and chill
dren. love politics. The excite
ment attending our hard fought
battles is just the kind to suit the
nervous restlessness characteri-
zing the Louisianien. Therefore
they all study it; read about the
doings of the politicians and pom
der over the political forecastings
far more than they do those of the
weather. But we shall see how
close brother Jim comes to the
mark Shreveport Progress.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-11-19
The Best Plaster,

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with pain in
the chest or side, or lame back, give Il
Q trial. You are certain TO be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which It
affords. Pain Balm Is also a certain
cnre for rheumatism. For sale bv T. j.
Liable. .s
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-11-19
L. c. DUCF1AMP,


Paints, oil, tinuare, uindou
glass, Uall paper. eroekery,
harness, saddles.
Building material, hinne, ee-
nent, sand and fire bricks.
Feed stuff, oats, bran, corn,
hay. Salt and rock salt, coal
and charcoal . speciality.
Stationary and toys a. Side
Line. a fine assortment Of
fishing lines and hooks.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-11-19

Advertise in the Messenger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
From Daily Item.

Tbe article Of Voter 10 laid before the readers
sf this paper in she belief that is will DO pro-
ductive Of thought and will result IN good.
This paper does NOT agrse with Voter in ell Of
HE copciusions, for be does not show bow
future economy IN sbe administratiou Of the
sGsirs Of tbs city viii rid the city Of the
present deficit, nD3ess be ie Of the opinion
ihat the expep difurrs can be reduced below
the preeeot ipcons snd . fund accumulate 70
pay o6 tho deficit. There would De no
q iscsion 10 borrowing mooey for enrress
exposes 10 anticipation Of sbs collection Of
ssxec, but when the amonns borrowed
exceeds the whole smount Of the ssxes
% bs collected . serious eatuation
ecsfronss the City Council. and taxpayers as
veil, end 40 Increased income becomes ne-
eessisy. Il Vas ieiormstion to this effect that
gave fise TO the asssrtioo that to meet the deficit
1cv staring she city in the face the coliec-
fion Of the liesase tax would Do imperative.
OF eoarsa is 70 practicable fos the city TO re-
new the notes now ip bsnk aud make others
40 the funds arise, but the interest account
Rows larger all the while aud the net income
OF the city Is thereby decreased BY being di-
ysrsed from regular and legitimate expenses.
40 one 10 more strongly opposed, than the
writer, 10 the license tai which 10 in many OF
its provisions nsjust and bears heavily and
unequally npon certain citizens, but the ques-
iion remains, what is TO be done about the
present de6cit7 Strict economy in the future
ia most excellent plan, and hy oil means let
90 have the expenditures kept we'll witbio
sbe income 20 that deficits may DO svoided
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
PERSONAL.
~

-
re. J. 4: Alkell. Of Atlantis, is In tbs city.
Mr. !. Moses, Of Pfovidsnes. vas In
sovn Friday.
Is. E Brosp. Of x.gnoli. spen, .1ri-
sasg 10 tpwn
Ne s. 8. sdnaods has gons 70 Camden
10 visit relatives.
NJ J0hn II findal .esnrpsd last vesk
hem Washington.
NJ AL Nsiss left isss Friday night Tor
carlessoss. en- route for philadelphia.
NJ J. s. Eornest ,pert the day in the
! ely - the interest of the News aud Courier.
iliss Bessie Leland After q ssay Of week
uith Dr and Nrs- n. y. Edmnnds, lefs FIJI.
6Ay for her home sc NcGlellasviile.
Ma. 3 3. Jsnnines Of Orangehurz has
been IN The city Tor 3 :efal days visiting her
parenss Hr. and Mrs. Perry Moses.
fessrs " b. Ingram. &. u. Pittsand John
= HcEfreen returned yesterday from a
4 deer hnHt 10 Berkiey county. They had o
pleasant and successful trip and brought one
deer bacS with shem.
Niss Bima LaH, Who has spens the past
( sffiesnsnonths IL this Stase with relatives,
I leff Acndsy uorning for hsr homs iE
AerCsd, Caaierpia. Mss Law spent the
geeanr porsioe of her time IN this city, and
3 her departure for her home 10 the fer vest
scaused sincere regret fos che made hosts of
friends and had become seDer.f fayofite.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02

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10 the description by dyspeptie OF his feeling
after eating.
This is one of the commonest symptoms OF
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Nos only this symptom, bn, ali the symp-
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So many medicines to care this one dis
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fui, because only ooe that acts in q simple,
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gestise Coroisl
Pssely vegetable, and containing no daa-
gerous ioaredients, Shaker Digestive Cord,sl
,nse up, s,rspgihcna. 81 restores to health ell
the objective organs.
Sod ey druggists, price 10 cents 70 $l.oo .
t0ttla.