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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-29
aoANoKE, VA, MARCH 80, 1894.
A PLEA FOR THE SCHOOL CHILDREN

A PLEA FOR THE SCHOOL CHILDREN.
morning to plead for the cause Of the
school children of the city. 1t does so
believing that in cham pioning the cause
OF education of the youth it can have no
higher aim than by thus furthering the
interest OF good citizenship and the
wealth and the country. 1t was very
unwelcome piece of news which we pub
lished yesterday morning relative to
the proposed closing of the public
schools tomorrow, two months earlier
than the accustomed time.
We are by no means convinced that
such action is taken only as a last
resort, and The TINES would respect
fully suggest that the matter be given
8, me more serious consideration before
such orders are given for the closing Of
the schools at this time
Unfortunately for the State of Vir-
ginis: the condition of her finances will
not permit Of her bestowing upon her
school children the advantages which
the scholars in other States possess
To Roanoke's credit, her public schools
have in the past been maintained at
high standard, and it has been apparent
that the education of the youth has
been efficiently and proftably carried
on here. 1t will be much TO the citys
discredit If now they should be closed
and the children be deprived OF the ad-
vantages which they have heretofore
possessed
We believe that the schools should be
the last department in the city to be
affected by the depleted condition of the
finances, due to the inability of the city
to coilec. its delinquent taxes. Work
in other departments may more properly
be contrac ued or shut oil altogether, but
the pupils should not be deprived of an
opportunity to secure the educa ton
which is necessary to make them better
citizens and better men and women.
We trust that some measures NAV be
suggested whereby the closing of the
schools now will not be rendered neces-
sary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-29

RICHMOND DIsPATCH:-T New York
Sun will be delighted when it roads
Governor O'Ferrall's speech at the St.
Patrick's Day banquet in Richmond
Even we here in Virginia did not know
that he had kissed the barney stone,
and could Guido the Irish them selves in
sounding tho praises OF Virginia and
the Emerald Isle, and do this to the
satisfaction of every Trishman and
every Virginian-every Irish Virginian
and every Virginia freshman. we Vir-
ginians OF every name cannot but con
graduate ourselves that for the next
four years old fashioned Virginia clio.
quence will be at a premium, and our
Governor called upon to make speeches
all over the land.
We had noticed the especial ease,
grace and 6uency with which our
talented governor won his way through
his speeches into the hearts of the peo-
pie, and we are glad to learn the secret
of his success in this particular.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-29

Mrs. Rachael Fuller. widow of tn,
former librarian Of Washington and Lee
University, and sister of Col. R. M
Sloane, of Greensboro, N. c., is dea'
at Lexington.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-29

Lots of pretty girls at the Carnival to-
night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-29

Good music and pretty girls at Carnival.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-29

Capt. Benjamin f. Hudgins, an old
and respected citizen Of Hampton, and
who had gallant record as the com
mander Of the Hampton Grays, Thirty
second Virginia regiment, during the
war, is dead.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-29

Old papers for sals at this Office ten
cenSs Ion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
TOWNS wiped our.
Raging Forest Fires in Wis
consin.
Phillips and Mason Complete
ly in Ashes.
Five Hundred Women and
Children in the Woods. 81
Homeless and Suffering for
Food.
Another Victory for the Jap
anesc.
Vice President Summoned to
Washington.
State Senator Anderson, of
Alexis, is Dead.
\ Dynamite Outrage in Chi
cago.
Pullman Given Unit! Monday
to Resume.
State Senator Anderson, of
Alexis, is Dead.
\ Dynamite Outrage in Chi
cago.
Pullman Given Until Monday
to Resume.

MILWAUKEE,. July 2S.-The town
of Phillips. on the Wisconsin Central
IN the northern part of the state.
was wiped out by forest fires last
night. More than 5000 people are
rendered homeless. 1t is estimated
that 2O,O0O,O0O feet of sawed lumber
were destroyed. The Davis Lumber
company is the heaviest loser. The
plant was valued ut $500. GOD. A
biz tanncry, several churches the
court house, Wisconsin Central de-
pot. a public school, and all the bus
mess and dwelling houses are in
ruins. II is feared that the town OF
fiiicld has been burned. A dozen
bridges on the Omaha line were de
stroycd. The town of Mason, with
the biz lumber mills. has been wiped
out. The loss is nearly Sl,000.OjO.
Five hundred women and children
from Phillips. are in the woods near
Fi'icld without food or shelter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

PITTsDUEG, july @s.-The butchers of
Pittsburg and Allegheny at n meeting in
the latter city passed resolutions declar-
ing boycott against the local branch
houses OF the Chicago dressed meat com
paEies il the latter continue selling sup
plies to consUmeIs For some time the
local butchers have complained against
the practice but could DO nothing They
will appeal to the Chicago officers of tho
companies and if they do not give the
butchers satisfaction the boycott will be
ordered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
DROUGHT AND LABOR STRIKES.
Vhici Features OF the Situation rs tn tb.
COuntry's Commerce.

oi the situation rs to the
Country's Commerce.
NEW 1oR, July .S.-Bradstreet's review
of the state Of trade says: Leading in.
Guences affecting the course of general
trade throughout the United States with
In the week have not resulted in net
gam. Prolonged drought and hot winds
nave damaged corn and other crops. The
outlook for the yield in the spring wheat
s'ates Is regarded as unfavorable, which
reacts upon country merchants and checks
oenpnd. Several thousand striking min
ers IN ONO, Indiana and Alabama refuse
10 return TO work Mt rates agreed upOn in
conference, and this continues to drpress
ousihess throughout tributary regions.
IRON. steel and other industries are ham
pered throughout the Pittsburg district
Tor lack OF coke, which restricts produc-
uoE IN the face of a mildly improving de-
mand and keeps the price of spot Besse-
mer pig and billets about dollar higher
than quotations for future delivery. Con-
tinued exports of gold from New York
are regarded as an unfavorable il fuence.
and there are more unfavorable reports as
TO mercantile collections. More serious
In ITS disorgnnizng effect on general busi-
ness Is the continued delay to tariff iegis-
lation.
The other side reveals reports of mod
crate Improvement in general trade ut
larger number of cities than last week.
an improved demand for iron aud steel
at st. Louis. Pittsburg and other centers,
ana practically complete restoration of
railway freight service throughout the
country. Exports of wheat, United States
ana Canada. both coasts, for six business
days ended july 20, have increased sur
pristngly, amounting to $3 $500 BUSH
els. Last week the total was 81, ,St3, 900
bushels.
TIL re have been 231 business failures
In the United States this week, compared
with 2l2 last week, with 49, in the fourth
week OF July last year, when the effects
OF the financial panic We're being severely
felt by the business community; there
were lG3 in the week two years ago, anI
200 three years ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

David NJ. Campbell, of Lebanon, Ind,
who eloped with and married Miss Francis
Allen, daughter Of a wealthy farmer, has
been arrested on charge of bigamy. His
latest love is 90 years of age and weighs
500 pounds.
An Illicit distillery has been discovered
at New York city masquerading as yeast
ind vinegar factory.
Among the tourists to the summit of
Pixies peak was Madeline Pollard.
The Pearson Cordage company was alb
s,rbed by the United States Cordage COM
pany.
Congressional nominations: Eleventh
Illinois district, William Hirchey, Popu-
list; Fourteenth Illinois. Daniel Mccall
ZACH, Prohibitionist: First Indiana, James
A. Boyce, Populist; nineteenth Pennsyl-
vania, J. A. Stahl. Republican; Eighth
North Carolina, W. II. Brown, Demo-
crat.
There is a rumpus in the Professional
Woman's league. Mrs. John Mackie, of
New York, has been dropped from tho
rolls as n result of the Lexow investiga-
tion.
Forest fires destroyed fifteen fields of
, wheat and oats in the immediate nelghbor-
/ hood of Princeton, His. Fire brgades,
, volunteer and regular, are working day
and night to save imperiled property.
Obituary: At Sid ney, Ills, Fountain j.
Busey. At Stanford. Ills. Mrs. Mary
White. At Carlsbad, Niscountess Barring.
At Atchi son, KAN. Editor Luther Chal-
lis.
Eight bullets fred from a rifle at dis
tance of eighteen feet from the mark
failed to penetrate vest invented and
worn by Herman Zeitung. New York
tailor The test was made in the Seventh
Regiment armory. The vest is an inch
thick, however
| Edward ". Pike, a horticultUrist wide
| ly known throughout Indiana and Illinois,
died at Denver from the effect of in njuries
received by falling from a buggy. Mr.
Pike was IS years of age. and for nearly
half a century lived in the neighborhood
of Chicago.
The administration hns decided to recog-
nize the Hawaiian republic. Nothing
however, can be done till the official pa
pers are received from the new republic
! giving the official story Of the situation.
The A. r. L. at Denver has declared
the strike of. as has that organization a,
West Oskiand, Gaia.
George Pinkert left Cape Guisnez
France, on a water bicycle to make tht
trip across the English channel.
The French senate has passed the anti
anarchist bill which was adopted by the
deputies. The vote was POS to 81
Fire at Celina, o., destroyed score O
buildings. causing IL loss of 3l50,0JO with
S3O, 900 insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
Gradually Withdrawing.

Cmctao, JAY 2s.-4u iss pfoba-
bic the firs: regiment OF Illinois Ma
tioual Guard protecting the town of
Pullman will he w,,;hdra~h Monday.
..ae Pullman company laSbeen eis.
en- until Mo,yiayio TO decide wEtheyto to
open the shops, ~ y
An attempt was made last n 6
milhight 70 wreck Burlington. en-
CINE ~on the Panhandle tracks at
rwenty-fith street by the c4plosion
oi dynamite bomb under the loco
motive wheels. Two men, nsa~Iv,
John Best. the roads special Mn Ger.
and Switchman MotOck We're seri-
uusly injured. Thomas Melvin was
ARRESTED. after chase, charged with
the deed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

= BALTIMORE, JUiy 2s.-Judse Dennis has
decided in favor of the petition OF James
T. F.iiey, Of Indiana, the general receiver
'of the order OF The Iron Hall, to have the
SlOO,0H in the hands OF the local re-
ceivers, Charlie j. Wiener and Joseph c..
Franco, distributed by himself provided
this court receives satisfactory proof of
the adoption Of the Indiana court OF such
provisions rs will protect the members of
the order resident here, and assure 10
them a fair distribution of all the assets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

GLADSTONE, July as. The striking dock
men here are still out and say they are
determined to remain out until their
last cent is spent The 500 line brouc ht
thirty five new men from the east and
put them to work The company has
had some trouble with turned switches,
and notices Were posted In the yards that
a reward OF 500 would be paid for iufor-
nation that would lead to the arrest and
conviction OF any one meddling with the
companys property or any man in its
EMPLOY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
Another Attemp, at Dynnmitin-.

gCoNNELLsvI!.LE, Pa, July 2s.-Another
attempt at Gynamiting WAS made by the
strikers nn.g the Trotter works. y bomb
was thrown at the home OF John Bailey, a
non-urion coke. worker, the missil. strik-
ing u tree IN front OF the hou' 4. 1t ex-
ploded with deafening report, shatter-
ing the windows and splintcring three
trees. Had the bomb struck the house u
number of lives would have been lost, as
all the Bailey family were ut home and
asleep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
Have You Money
To Invest?
If so, read this
Per Cent Loans.

The following is partial
list of completed gilt-edged
first mortgage loans on hand,
which we offer for sale, sub
ject to previous selections,
for their face and accrued
interest. These loans have
been carefully selected by
us. and are first-class in
every respect. They are all
PER CENT net to the invCs-
tor. We have many other
loans to offer, if these are
not in amounts to suit the
investor:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

LANSING, Mich, July Ex-Governor
Rich has refused to grant the requisition
of the governor OF California for the ex-
tradition. OF the exsenator from Wiscon-
sin, who was charged with forgery. 1t was
proved to the satisfaction of the governor
by the testimony of business men i'll How
ell, Mich, that the signature that was al
legged to have been forged by Whitemen
was genuine. Whitemeu will be given
his liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

SHANGHAI, July est is stated
there were LOO Chinese soldiers on
hoard the steamer Kow Shuhg which
"as sunk by Japanese batteries. a
large majority OF them were
Crowned. The Japanese claim to
have captured Chinese gunboa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

LANSING, Mich, July 2s-Jeremiah
Gallup, carpenter about 80 years Of age,
had an experience with IA folding bed
which cost him his life. When he opened
the concern and climbed in the
legs were not in proper position. The bed
tipped forward and tine perpendicular por-
ton topph.d over, shutting the bed up
like II X life. g llup's head was jaInmed
down upon his breast and his necA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
CONFERENCES WITH CLEVELAND.
1icNIillin the Latest to Hold One-Prob.
abilities of the Matter.


WASHINGTON, July IS A messenger
from the executive mansion reached the
house of representatives half an hour after
the senate had voted to send the tariff bill
back TO conference with note for Nc
M.llin, the ranking house conferree in the
absence of Wilson, asking him to call at
the White House. This. following n con-
ference between the president and Speaker
Crisp earlier in the day. was taken to indi-
cate the solicitude the president felt on
the outcome of the second conference. Nc
Miilin declined to talk OF his call On the
president. The Democratic canferrees
will hold an informal meeting today and
Senator Jones said that the full confer
eIce. including Republican members,
would probably be called together ON Mon
day
Senators are of the opinion that the
committee either will agree ON :; report
within two or three days after the Sit
tings begin or within that time decide TO
report another disagreement. The pre-
ponderauce of the opinion is, however.
that there will not he another report of
sagrcem M. In fact tile Democratic
couferrees assert that another Disagree
nient means the defeat of the bill. The
Indications all point to the probability y
that the sugar schedule again will he the
principal point of contention, and that but
for the differences ON this point an agree
| ment would be reached after very brief
| sitting.
Blanchard has an entirely new sugar pro-
| position to submit to the conference, but it
| is not regarded as likely of adoption. In
| outlining his proposition Blanchard said
that in his opinion the best way out of
the complication would be to continue the
bounty, diminishing it at the rate of one-
eighth each year and TO add to the bounty
three-eighths of n cent duty on raw sugars
and tye-eighths of cent on refined
sugs This" he said, would not in
! GPezQ11q. price of sugar to the consumer
and - yield to the treasury, say, s12,
ODbC0 to sl5,0J0,000 year revenue,
enbhgh to pay :the bounty from the start,
with an ever increasing surplus each year
as-the bounty diminishes in amount"
1t is important to keep to the liver
aud kidneys in GOOD condition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

John G. Luton, OF lie Roy, n. T.,
@ prominent grocer and G. A. l..
man, says: II have been troubled
with Indigestion and biliousness for
years. Tried Parks tea and it has
cured me. ! recommend it to every
body Sold by Hartz IL Ullcmcyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
Iowa Republican Committee.

Dcs .AoiSES, July Sine new Repnb
,ican state central committee has or-:an
iZel by the reelection of Chairman JAS.
y Blythe. Wee Chairman l.. &. Me:ich
au, of Centervill,, and ; .cretary Nat l.
Kendall, of Abb. There was no opposi
ton whatever To Blythe, and he was au
tnorized to appoint the executive commit
IL. mud the finance committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
The yic.-Prr-idcni'- Return.

BLoONiNGroN, ILL.,. July 25.-Vice-
President Stevenson started for
Washington this morning. having
been telcgraphcd for to return TO
that city,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
t.nrbcft Sail. far Home.

QUEENSTOWN, July .e.-James Corbett,
the pngilist, sailed Tor New York on
board the White StIr line steamer Mnjes-
tic. Before leaving hesati that he WIS
zmurning to the United States sooner
larin he expected in order to meet Peter
Jack sou and arrange match with him
before the latter started for Euglana. He
said tha; lie would not De prepared TO
fight jackson for SIX months. THIS would
be his last fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

Young and mdd'e-aeei men suffering from
nervous debility. premature old age, loss o' mem-
ory and lin | ed symptoms, should s'nd lo Gems
In stamps for large ilinstraied treatise euggest-
Ing sure means of cure. Sent seated in plain en-
velops. Worlds Dispensary Medical Assotia-
ton, Buffalo. N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
-----
senator Anderson Dead.

MONMOUTH, H.. July 26.-BsAatbr r
Perry Anderson. of Ale~ss, tAis ec6n
~. died suddenly this morning. He
vasa republican. and fl years of
Ggc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

1t is important to keep to the liver
aud kidneys in good condition.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the remedy for
invigorating these organs.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-10-06
W. G. II. u.

The regular business meeting was
held on Tue. day. The trcasurer'd re-
port with reports from super!ntcndents
Of flower mission, press work, literature
and gospel meetings were read. The
treasnrer's report showed Il balance of
81 - in the treasury. the flower mis-
sion has distributed over 20 boquets
during the month, and many of the
sick ones have expressed their heart
felt appreciation of this Christ-like
work. The union feels ul for any
contribution Of flowers, and We hope
that those who thus help will feel that
they 'are workers together with us in
this good cause. The column supplied
this paper by our press superintendent
every week when space can be given us
is tie best report we can give. We
have evidence that it Is read With inter
est. The literature department has
placed a box in the Omaha K. L. depot
with papers and a scrap book. a great
deal Of good reading matter has been
supplied the jail and tracts have been
distributed mostly on %. street. Leaf
lets will be given ont at each meeting
in the future to be read and returned in
exchange for another. There is need
Of good papers of late date, If any one
can supply such weekly Il ter reading
them themselves and could leave them
with Mrs. Pascoc good use would be
made of them. Four meetings have
been held in the Mission hail two Of
them addressed by men and two by
women. These meetings are helpful
and the spirit is good. The singing is
good and the meetings only last at hour
and every one is welcome. We hope
our stove will be put up before Sunday
ard no one need fear that the room VIII
be cold.
The executive committee meets on
Friday at 81 p. N. at Mrs. Pascoc. 1t
is Of importance that every member be
present.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-10-06
Inconsistent a. TO Eabur.

American Economist.
BY their support Of the bill introduced
during the last session of the present
congress, which proposed To put tax
upon immigrants, Senator Hill and
some Of the devotecs of tariff reform
put themselves into charmingly iIlogi-
cal position. Here, at least, Senator
Hill agreed with those of his colleagues
who would protect raw material"
Their idea was to impose tax on cheap
labor bat to admit the products of cheap
labor free. They would give the
American laborer free field to work
in, but no market for the products of
his labor.
The supporters Of the bill advocated
it on the ground that it would protect
American labor, but how a tax on immi-
grants woul protect American labor, if
the products OF paupcr European labor
are to be brought in free OF duty, it is
difficult to see.
The contract labor law forDids the i'm
portation Of laborers, and the European
laboTcrs who come here for the sole ob-
jet Of lettering their condition demand,
and in most eases receive American
wages.
1t may lie that the contract labor law
is insufficient to accomplish It's purpose,
and that such a law as the one now pro-
posed may be necessary in the future if
not now, but to be effective, it must be
IN connection with 4 protective tariff on
the products Of foreign labor.
With the products of foreign lobor ad-
mitted free into our ports men have 10
need to enigrate to this country. They
can stay at home, save their passage
money, and send their goods over to
underseil American labor.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-10-06
pertinent aud Experience.

Al Il recent public meeting in England
Sir benjamin Ward Richardson, VI. u.
reviewed the position taken by him
twenty-five years ago with reference to
alcohol, from which we Gull as foHoNS.
Il can 10 more accept it ~ food than
| can chloroform, or ether or methyI
That alcohol produces temporary eX-
element is true, but as its general action
is to reduce animal heat | cannot see
, how it can supply animal force. | can
see already how it reduces animal
power, and can show 4 reason for using
It in order to stop physical pain. or u
Stupity mental pain; but that it gains
strength, that it supplies material for
construction of tissue or throws force
into tissue supplied by other material
must be an error as solemn rs it is wide
spread. The true character of alcohol
is that it is an agreeable temporary
shroud. To resort for force to alcohol
is, to my mime equivalent to the act oF
searching fer the sun in sub,crranian
gloom, until all IS night
"fhese were the words Of 1854" said
the learned scientist. ''and now that a
quarter OF century has elapsed since
they were written and spoken, | stand
on the past, ami without prejudice and
without Indifference, but with obscrya-
ton and research maintained ~ to the
present moment, | do not see a single
L