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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Southwest Council ELECTS Ohicers.

Southwest Council No. 81, Junior
Order United American Mechanics, held
Its election Of officers last night, large
attendance Of the members, which now
number about ITO, being present The
officers conducting the election were
John Engleby and DR.. j. b. Rawlings,
with the following result: Councillor,
G. w. Crumpecker; vice-councillor, J..
b. Ambroselli; recording secretary, Jas.
5. Groves; assistant recording secretary,
N. b. Porter; financial secretary, A. l..
Calvert; treasurer, j. e. WaYland; con-
ductor, j. L. Barbour; warden, c. E..
Urquhart; inside sentinel, A. M. Cole;
outside sentinel, r. L. Weldon; trustee,
james S. Groves; representative to the
State Council, j. e. Boehm; alternate
representative, G. A. Urquhnrt; chap
lain, Rev. w. G. Campbell, d. D.
The officers will be installed Monday
night by deputy State counsellor, G. Ii +.
Loser
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

The richest of civilized people are
the English, with 1896 per capita.
France follows with $1,1O2, while the
United States has $1,000, while by the
sale of their lands to the government
some of the Indian tribes are worth from
$4,000 to $40, 900 per capita
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Plan for the Republican League.

The committee appointed at the No eet-
ing of the Republicans Saturday night
to prepare plan of organization for q
Republican league, held a meeting last
night in the law office OF Col. j. Hamp-
ton Hogc. The committee will hold an
other meeting before Thursday night,
at which time they will make their re-
port.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Enkin n Deputy Marshal.

William Eakin has been appointed
deputy United States marshal, under
Chief Deputy Marshal John R. Greene,
with headquarters at Lynchburg. He
will leave for that place in a few DAYS.
Mr.. Eaktn was formerly a member of
the Roanoke police force, and was con-
sidered one OF it's best men while on it.
He will make a valuable addition to
Uncle Sans forces
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Pastors Weekly Conference.

At the pastors conference yesterday
morning Revs. Garrison, Pollard, An
derson, Collins, Hammer, Stanton,
Broughton, Buchanan. Locke and
Howell. OF the Baptist Church at Jones'
ooro, Tenn, wore presen mt. The usual
reports of Sunday services were made
and Sunday observances discussed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

WHEN your carriages need repairing
1t will nay you to call on the Virginia
Carriage Company, No. 332 Salem ave-
nue., and they will save you money. II
not convenient to have your work sent
to the shop just telephone No. 372, and
they will send after it. All work guar.
antepd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

He who expects from mankind that
they give up established customs in COM
pliance with his single will and exacts
that Difference which he does not pay
may be endured, but can never be up-
proved DIR. johnson.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Mary Turner Held for vital.

Mary Turner, the white woman
charged with passing $40 counterfeit
bill, was sent on to the United States
grand jury by Commissioners Rhodes
yesterday morning. She was released
OH 5000 bail
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

The wine export of France is greatly
overcstimatcd. France imports o times
as much wine as is exported.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
West Held for:the:Grnnd jury.

Floyd West, colored, who Is accused
OF felonious assault, was given car
ing before Police Justice Turner YES
terdsy morning and was sent on to the
grand jury. lie was released on $500
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

A bill is better receiptcd, and an old
chair is better reseated, and that is the
resemblance between them, although
neither OF 'cm looks at all like the
other
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

During the most Of the sixteenth CEN
tury the English people called the Bible
the Bibliotheca, or the library, this
word being limited in its application to
the Scriptural writings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Only Two FInos Imposed.

There were but two fines imposed in
the police court yesterday morning.
Both were for disorder ~ conduct and
amounted to SIS each.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Rev. Sam Small Greeted by n Large Au.

The Academy OF Music was filled
Sunday afternoon when Rev. Sam
Small commenced his lecture on the
liquor traffic. The lecture was delivered
in Mr.. Small's usual Vigorous and elo-
quent style and he received close at
tention from his audience throughout
He spoke Of the Prohibition party and
said he had great hopes Of it success In
Virginia The speaker scored tho con-
duct Of public men, both Democrats
and Republicans, and also paid his re-
spects to the newspapers for not report.
ing their short comings. He was par
ticularly severe on saloon keepers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Business Mems Prayer Meeting.

The regular weekly business mems
prayer meeting will be held nt Greene
memorial Church beginning at o'clock.
ali business men are invited to be pres
ent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
n's OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
streets by Times Reporters-Points
Political, Social and General Happen
ing Yesterday.

Meeting of tho City Republican Club.
The City Republican Club will hold
meeting to night. Several matters OF
Importance will be discussed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

CHRISTIAN & BARBEE, druggists, will
tell you that Johnson's Magnetic Oil
always gives satisfaction and is the
cheapest,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

OST- A BUNCH OF NINE KEYS;
~ reward If left at TINES office.
90 If
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
The Railroad Department Meeting.

The railroad department Y. M. c. A.
meeting at $3.50 o'clock on Sunday was
addressed by Rev. L. G. Brougton and
1875 men were present. Mr.. Broughton
gave most interesting and highly edu-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
Adjourned Court Out Of Respect.

Judge Woods adjourned the Hastings
Court yesterday afternoon out Of respect
to the memory of President Carnot, OF
france, who was assassinated on Sun
day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

Many Persons are broken
r0wn from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess OF bile
and cures maI~ra. Get the eenn'ih-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

NM ANTED-SITUAT AS FIRST
w class cook, furnish any reference
that may be required. Address. y Y,
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26
LOST AND FOUND.

ENOUND. = PAIR GOLD BOUND
IL spectacles. Owner can have same
by paying for advertisement. Apply
TINES Office. 90 at
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

WANTED SUMMER BOARDERS;
w comfortable room. good fare. Ad-
dress MRS. ELLEN SMITH, Coyner's
Springs, Va. 6 171w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

IGOR SALE-NICE COTTAGE AT
A. Bennett Springs; cheap; or will
exchange for Roanoke property. Ad-
dress P. o. Box ia. city. G22as
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-26

HASH PAID FOR CAST OFF CLOTH
~ ing. Address Is Salem avenue.
l ly.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25

Msckall. Rsv. DR.. Shaw. OF West Not
tineham Presby terlau Church, Rev.
Harvey Ewing, of Port Deposit, and
others
Jack Ashby, Of Crisfeld, who is said to
have wounded his son with an axe on
Tuesday last, was tried before Justice
Horsey to day. He was fined $18 20.
It ID estimated that about /, 800 acres
Of tomatoes are growing in Wicomico
county. The crop will reach about 9, 600
tons. and will bring in a revenue to the
growers Of about $54 600. Several new
cam aries have been built in the county
since last season
That this Peninsula "a fast becoming
the garden spot Of the East is the opinion
of the Milford Chronicle.
w T. McGse has been vigorously
working Kent and Queen Anne farmers
selling district rights to handle the
fence Of an imaginary Cincinnati com
pany, and taking their notes $125 to
$3.50 at six months.
According to old hunters, game will
be plentiful In Nav Castle county this
fall. Sportsmen say that squirrels and
rabbits are around 10 large numbers,
and seem to be IN good condition.
The Latter Day Saints OF Port Deposit,
who have been holding meetings at
Pleasant Hin, will move their tabernacle
to near Baldwin They Will commence
services next Sunday evening.
It is said that trout have in great
measure been driven from the fishing
grounds Of Rehoboth by sharks.
The congregation Of the Zion Presby-
terian Church has decided to repair and
remodel the church building, s., 800
being the amount to be- expended in the
work, which will begin soon.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
Tatal Mic Ilxnloelon.

ASHLAND, Pa, Aug. 25.-Two men
were killed and l. injured by on explo-
sion Of gas in the Gilberton colliery near
this city.
Tho killed are Frank Mccormack, fire
boss, aged 40, lived Mt Shenandoah and
leaves a widow and five children; Lewis
Ball, driver, aged 10, lived with his par
ents at Shenandoah.
Tho injured are William Birmingham,
aged "a, fatally and since reported dead;
Cornelius Leahy, inside superin tendent,
fatally; james Tooney, miner aged "a,
badly burned; George Davis, miner aged
AZ, badly burned; win Davis, miner,
adopted son of above, burned; Harry Bir-
minghnm, miner aged go, badly hurt;
William Penn, miner, badly burned and
bruised; William Schultz minor badly
burned; Harry Buchanan, aged so, miner
badly burned; Enooh Fingle, Gilberton,
aged 1s, badly burned; John Kester, sori-
ously burned
Tho explosion was primarily caused by
a fall Of coal which became dislodged by
the mining operations. This released an
immense volume Of gas and at the same
timo forced it along tho gangways to a
distance Of moro than 1 900 yards sitting
and choking the miners as it swept along.
Finally it reached gang of miners who
were working with naked lamps and in
stantly ienitcd
An explosion which shook the earth
and was heard By tho people in their
homes followed. Flames and smoke burst
from the mouth of the pit and inside and
out there were scenes of frantic terror.
The imprisoned and burning miners for
got their pain in an agony of terror, and
their wives and children rushed to the
scsne shrieling with fear and despair
Rescuing parties were quickly organ
lied, and the men were brought to the
surface as rapidly as possible. A tempo
rary hospital was erected and medical at
tendance procured, the injured being re-
moved eithor to their homes or to perma-
nent hospitals as soon as their suiferings
were somewhat alleyiEted.
Superintendent Leahy, who is among
those fatally injured was formerly war
den in the Schuylkill county prison. He
has been prominent in politics and is
widely known
The mino in which tho explosion oc-
CURED is the property of and is operated
by the Reading Coal and Iron company
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Georgetown has been infested with
tramps for the Tpast week or 30. Some
OF them are young, strong, hearty
looking men aud these even the chari-
table Georgetowners refuse to feed.
A Harrington woman has carefully
selected and laid aside the clothes In
which she expects to be buried.
Charles O. Rcards. one OF the most
extensive lumber dealers ia Dorchester
county, yesterday fled his petition ia the
Circuit Court for the benefit Of the In :
solvent laws. John r Pattison was
named preliminary trustee. His liabiH-
ties are estimated at SEC. 600 and his
assets at $4,000.
William T. Carr, the II year old son Of
John Carr, residing At Baidwin's, re.
ceived injuries which may prove fatal by
Jumping from passenger train on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, near New.
ark.
Mrs. Emma E White, OF Hockessia,
has been granted an original widows
pension.
The George w Hesssy farm, contain
ing le8 acres, situated in the frst cleo
tlon district of Cecil county, has beef
sold to Andrew Woodall, Of Kent county
for s.. 800.
4 meeting Of those opposed to tn
present liquor law was held a. Woodlawi
camp meeting grounds for the purpose 0
organization. DR.. r. c. Msckall. Q
Elkton, was elected president Addresse
were made by Henry W Torbert and ID
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
IN THE CITY CHURCHES

Reformed Episcopal Church OF the Re-
deemer. southwest corner Eighth and Monroe
streets, Rev: Thomas !. Mason, rector. Ser
vices At 1870 9 n. md i5 p. m. Morning
subjects The folly of Fighting Against God;n
evening subject THE Penitent Thief.m
Christian Enaeavor at p. m.
Trinity Church, Delaware avenue and
Adams street, Rev. II. Ashton Henry, rector.
Services At 7.aW and 1890 a. m. and T.45 b.
m: m: Mems Bible study IN the Guild room at
9'39 q. m.
ST. Matthews Mission. tEpiscopaD No. II
West twelfth street. Rev. III. u. Sneakman,
pastor. Services at 10 30 q. IN. and 7.3I p. no
celebration Of the Holy Communion every
Friday morning at 7.3l.
Second Baptist Church, corner Ninth and
hranklin streets, rev. :. b. Meessr, pastor.
worship with preaching by Rev G l.. Vii.
llams &C O.3l a, m, topic: "Gravitation
,5pward., ana q ; p. m, topic, supplied
ing at 45 p. IN.
Central Presbyterian Church Rev. William
L y. swartz, pastor. Peaching Rt 10 80 a. m .nnd
o.45 p. M, BY Rev. j. q. Hammer D. D.. OF
/ Lalnington. N. J.i 1.45 p. m. prayer meeting
i OF Y. 2. s. q. F.; collection for Bible Society
Grace NJ. E.Church, Ninth aud West streets
| Rev. Merritt Hulhurd, ID. d., minister
| Preaching at 1889 a. m by Rev. John Nc
| will unite in the service.
Scott NJ. e. Church, corner Of Seventh an,
Spruce streets, Rev. X. Watt pastor. Ser
vices AZ 10 30 a. m, aud las p m. Mornini
subject; The Conquest OF the Ages:'' evenin
subject: "Mhat Christianity Has Done 70
Woman" Epworth League. 9 As.
klder r.. d. Hotel viii lecture in Re
Mems Han, No bl5 Shipley street, Sunda
afternoon. At O'Clock, on the second Con
ing of the Lord +
There viii be a circular meeting held at III
rriends' Meeting House, stanton, Tlrst Da
morning, 9th instant at 10 80. prOminer
speakers will be present
Rev. lohn Coleman will preach In s
James Church. Newport, tomorrow at 81.
p. m.
Second Baptist Mission. corner Fourth an
French streets. Christian hndeavor NEE
| ing at y. m. Preaching by r.. IL Bowde
al m; subject: "Christian Perseverance,
Mt. Joy NJ r. Church, Townsend stree
near b, Rev. j. II. Harnisn, pssto
Preaching at 40 90 q. m and at 4. m att
| which there will ba the reception OF or
baiioners into full membership.
1 Rev John D. @. Hanna viii preach at Il
| Union NJ r. Church 10 morrow at 1870.
Following Jesus" and at 7.45. one OF q
series. OF "Hsme Topics" subject; "p
True Mother"
The FREE Methodist Mission. Walnut sire,
between Eleventh Twelfth. Preachi
a at 10 80 a. M, and 80 p m. by Rev. Villa
w. Campbell Morning subject; ~rhe Tou
;. | or Sympathy" evening" "'rhe Two Prince:
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
PREVENTION. NOT CURE.
New Shoal Places Can BE Checked But Old
Ones Cannot BE Removed


Ones Cannot BE Removed.
Philadelphia shipping men are dis
tressed because very little hope for any
improvement In the Delaware river and
bay is held out by The River and Harbor
bill, which has become a law by the
failure of President Cleveland to take
any action upon it within the prescribed
ten days
The most important item in the River
and Harbor bill, so far as Philadelphia is
concerned, is one appropriating $170. 600
for the Improvement of the Delaware
river. No plans have MS yet been made
for the expenditure of this money by
Major RAYMOND, the United States en-
gineer 1t Is likely that none of the
money will be spent this year, as It ia
available until July / next, and the
amount is 50 small that really little can
be done with It toward Improving the
troublesome channel of the Delaware
1t was stated yesterday at Ma ior Ray
mord's Philsdelphia office that the
$40 600 is available for use in any part
OF the Delaware There are at least Eve
dangerous shoal places that should be
removed, but none of these can Ebe
gotten rid II with even the entire $170-
600 II is more than likely, therefore,
that the mcney will be used more to
prevent the formation of new points OF
danger than 20 do any considerable
work on the shoals that are now bother.
ing deep draught vessels
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
uU

AlKIN-In Philadelphia, on the 2i.b in
stRnt, Edwin =. Akin.
CARPENT gR.--On the 2lst instant. 1924,
Alfred L. Carpenter, In his Bath year
MONIHAH I'm this city. on tho s5th in-
stant, James g., son OF Cornelius and The late
Nora A. Monihan. aged % yesr8
Relatives and friends OF the family, also
members Of the alumni Association Goldey
M1lmington Commercial College, are respect
fully invited to attend the flneral, from the
residence Of his father, southwest corner
Ninth and Spruce streets, en- Tuesday morn
ing, August 2s, at o'clocg, High mass at st.
Mars's Il. q. Church. Interment at New
Cathedral Cemetery.
STERLlSG.-In this city. on the 23rd In
stant, Permelia NJ, daughter of Wilson and
Elizabeth sterling, aged Ii YEAR,. Interment
private.
Baltimore Sun please copy.
PLOWMAN I'm this city, on August o.
1924, Lidie Plowman, beloved wife Of Harry
Y. Plowman, aged - years.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
ro-nieht's Concert.
Incidents o. the Dav.

An infant child Of George w. Longacre
was buried yesterday In the Presbyter
ian Churchyard, Rev v. S. Collins ofilsiat.
ing.
The champion Montgomery A A. base
ball team, Of Philadelphia. will come
here next Saturday to play the Columbia
Athletic Club. This is said 70 be the
strongest amRtuer baseball club in
Philadelphia
Lot Of new and secondhand pneumatic tire
bicycles at half price. J. II. Stoops.
Shortly before noon everything was in
readiness for the regatta and champion.
ship sail from Delaware street wharf to
Reedy Poiat buoy aud return. The
Evening Star and the Mary and Carrie
both went over the course last evening,
making quick time
Rev. Y. S. Collins will preach 0 special
sermon to the Epworth League on Sunday
night September 2, instead Of to morrow
morning, IS has been announced.
Truitt's refreshment stands are well stocked
to-day. Ice cream a)c. quart.
1t is reported that there viii be a
wedding la one Of the prominent
churches next month.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
GREAT cuRloslTles.
Rare Birds From tho Flowery Kingdom
ON Exhibition nt Hamburgers.

Rare Birds From tho Flowery Kingdom
ON Exhibition nt Hamburgers.
The public are so often treated to the
exhibition OF rare curioeities by Ham
burger and Son, No 220 and 292 Market
street, Wilmingtous skillful aud tasty
elothiers, that after beholdlng one or
two series OF the kind, tho wonder is
what the nature OF surprlse ia next Ia
store for them. After levying a c0ntri
button upon Egypt, as WAS seen short
time since, this firm now draws on China
for lbs quota In the curiosity line, and ia
their store window may be seen rare
specimen Of the sacred "Dream Fowl"
used by the Chinese IN their temple
worship
These birds are Of beautiful, variegatud
plumage, and are neither dried mum.
mics" nor tho work az the tsxldermist,
but real live fowl, sctive and agile,
and are indeed q curiosity from that far
of Oriental country. They are so highly
priced Ia the Chinese kingdom that q
royal edict prohibits their being taken
from the country under liability OF the
death penalty.
The M6ndarlns, conslstlng frst OF
Imperial Blood second. long service
third, illustrious deeds; fourth, talent
aud wisdom, and lastly, the nobility aud
counsellors are only permitted to have
possession Of these birds Ia recognition
Of their public office and official func
tions. 1t would b. a great loss to VIII
mingtoD and the purchasers OF clothing
ii general, II Hamburger & Sons, by
having in their keeping these birds,
should lay themselves liable to the sci
meter OF the Chinese Mandarin.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
NyARpyup

CONNER HIGGINS Asbury N. F.
parsonage, august END, by Rev. John III.
Howard.sD: D.. John M. Conner and Miss
Florence w. Higgins.
HUTCHINSON-HUR the Union
parsonage 5i3 jefferson street, on "Wednesday
evening, August % 1894, by Rev. John ID. q.
Hanna, Martin ". b. Hutchinson. Jr, and
Miss Marguerite s. Hurlook, both OF Whining
ton, Del
DER-HTGGINS. At the Asburv
W. Y. parsonage, August 22nd, by Rev Jobf,
II. How ard ID. D.. Frank A, Schunder and
Miss Celeste r. Higgins.
NALENTINE-H tho Union
parsonage. 5l3 jefferson sire t. On Tuesday
evening. ADJUST p. 1891. by Rev. John D. &.
Hanna, Harry Valentine and Miss Della Hal
loran, both of this city.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; il Is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
lem eiIectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
Dnly remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and aC
1eptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
lealthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 50G
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. cal.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NM
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
AppoInted a specIal Arent.

The vacancy caused by the death Of A.
G. Osborne as special agent of the
Department Of Justice, to investigate
violations of the intercourse acts and
frauds il the northwest. bas been filed
by the appointment Of e d Roe.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25
The People pemand Another-

Bay Ridge excursion, Sunday. Septem-
Der 2, via Baltimore Leave Market
street station, 90 a M, Delaware
avenue, 2 80 The fare is only ST.
The resort abounds In attractions, boat.
ing, hshing, sailing and bathing. The
longest ride down the Chesapeake on the
largest and finest steamer on the bay.
Evening journal., 1894-08-25

The best mutual insurance policy against
attacks of sickness is to be found in taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. If you are weak it will
make you strong.
Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner pills;
assist digestion, cure headache, Try box.