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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02

LORD SALISBURY g declaration in favor
OF the Monroe doctrine, and Mr.. Olney's
recent Interpretation of that famous
Presidential PRONUNCIATION, show how
easy it is to preach two very different
sermons from the same text.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
Don,t Borrow TroubIe =,

W need not fear the cold winds of
winter, for you can get wood, coal and
coke whenever youwant it OF w. K. An
drews & Co., 2l9 Salem ave. They have
an abundant supply-clesn and dry
under their Sheds. They have teams
enough 20 deliver Is on short notice.
Send in your orders and look out for the
belled teams.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
A observation-disclosures From Los Anaslea

632 CASTELAR, St., Los ANGELES, Call
After having suffered for . long time
from acute rheumatism without obtain
Ing relief, used Chamberlsin's Pain
Balm and was almost Immediately re-
lieved. l highly recommend this as the
best medicine known. D. M. HAMILTON.
For sale by The Chas. Lyle Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
ColIeries Shut Down.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Feb. Fifteen thou.
SAND men and boys in the Western
Anthracite cosl fields received orders
to-day not to report for duty at the
mines until further notice, az she Read
ing collieries have been shut down for
for an indie finite period.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
Col. Coppineer Promoted

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Senate
this afternoon confirmed the nomination
of Col. John Joseph Coppinger, 2ard
infantry to be brigadler general. Also
large number of other nominations in
the army.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02

the old Stonewall Brigade and were in
the celebrated chase of Hunter from
Lynchbnrg, besides others who were
in the famous charge of Pickett at
Gettysburg, Pa. Admission only so
cents. Tickets at j ohnson & Johnsan'e,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
The Loss of Gold.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Treasury
to-day lost S1l7. 600 in gold coin and
S15,700 in bars, which leaves the true
amount Of the reserve $40 .O5O. 692 The
net loss Of gold since July last to date
Is $5S,520537.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
Tho General Yerd,ot.

A ROANOKE lady said: ST am nigh
on to ninety years, but the coal 1 get
from d. @. Starkey &c Co. is the best 1
have ever used in my life." This is the
general verdict.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers to THE TIMES are hereby
notified that the only authorized col
lectors for subscriptions duo are T. Camp
bell Gray, Charles Ludwig and Samuel
Templeton.
Jan. 23, 1896.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
You Can Believe

THE testimonials published in behalf
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. They are
written by honest people, who have
actually found In their own experienc,
that Hoods Sarssparilla purifies the
blood, creates an appetite, strengthens
the system and absolu tely and perma-
nently cures all diseases caused by i'm
pure or deficient blood.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02

A PARIS dispatch announces that
Brazllians have occupied the contested
territory on the border OF French
Guiana. This may lead to war between
France and Brazil. unless the United
States choofes to apply the Monroe
doctrine to the controversy, which,
with the Venezuelan complication,
would give the Government all 1t could
attend to for awhile without calling
Turkey to account for her trestment of
the Armeniens. AS the Monroe doc
trine seems susceptible of wide range
and broad application, there is no
knowing where 1t may take US.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
Two Lives Saved.

&fHsOt OUN0us
Mrs. Phoebe Thoma as, of Junction CIty,
ILL.,, WAS told b. her doctors she had
Consumption ind that there was no hope
for her, but two bostles OF DR.. Kings
Sew Discovery completely cured her
and abe says 1t saved her life. Mr.. Thos.
GSgers, 1879 Florida street, San Fran.
cisco. suffered from o dreadful cold, sd.
p.oachipg Consumption, tried without
rosulp everything else. then bought one
nos!le Of Dr.. Kings New Discovery aad
In two weeks was cured. He Is natu-
rally thankful. ID ia auch resultp, of
which these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy of this medicine in
Coughs and Colds. Free trial bottles at
Mast Pharmacy, 100 Jefferson street.
Regular size 500. and Si.OO,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
Advice Ia Cheap,

BUT IL you want to save money buy
your coal and wood OF w. K. Andrews
az Co., 80 Salem avenue. They don't
force you to buy snow or water, but will
furnish you just what you buy. Look
out for the belled teams,
EXPERIES CE Is the best teacher. Fiji
teen years experience has taught w. X.
Andrews Sc Co. what the Roanoke people
need ia the way of fuel, and they are at
ill times prepared to deliver on short
notice. dry coal, wood or coke. Look
out for their belled teams. You NAV
know their teams by the bells.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02

HOODS PILLS for the liver or bowels,
act promptly, easily and effectively.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02

ELvERToN B. CHAPMAN, the New York
stock broker, who refused to testify bea
fore the Senate investigating committee
in the sugar trust speculations, was
yesterday sdjudged guilty OF contemps
by Judge Cole, Of the supreme cour. OF
the District Of Columbia, and sentenced
to fine of Si00, and to imprisonment in
jail for thirty days. Chapman noted an
appeal and was released on 81, 600 bail.
The case has been long time before
the courts, and 1t will no doubt be con-
tested by the defendant to the bitter
end. 1t does not do to trife with any
branches OF the Government, however.
rs
The special committee OF the New
York Yacht Club appointed to investi.
gate into the charges Of uniairnees by
Lord Duuraven against the owners and
managers of the yacht Defender in
preparations for her race with Valkyrie
III has made report exonerating Mr..
Iseiin and his assistants of Eli Improper
conduct in that connection, and stating
that his Irish Lordship was evidently
mistaken as to the real facts in the
case or he would never have formulated
the accusations. The committee was
disposed to let the misguided nobleman
down as light as possible, and It wss
very kind in Thorn to do so in Wow Of
,he charges brought forward by him.
Jealousy and chagrin were, however,
the prime movers with him. ind as he
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
$40 PER SHARE.

Payable Sc per share on application and 81 fort.
nightly, beginning in two weeks. However, thoss
desiring to pay in full can secure certificates Of
full paid stock at once.
Remit by check or postofflce or express order
or registered letter to AUSTIN GALLAGHER
Secretary. 100 Broadway. New York.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-02
To the Ladfaa.

IF you want a fashionably-made dress
and good fit try MRS. WATKINS, corner
Commerce and Church mo. 3s3.)
1:5 i2s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
EAST SIMMER

The session OF oxford Pomona Grange
was we'll attended and successful AZ.
fair although held on one OF the most
sultry days Of the season.
But few attended Barnum's show from
this place as the weather In the morning
looked ''promiscuous."
4 few meadows are still uncut.
Summer visitors have arrived.
Lysander Head and family are stop
ping on the old farm on sumner Hill.
Rev. and Mrs. Murray have visitors
from Boston.
Miss Mertie Bonney, who has been
serving so long In the post office, l. TAX
ing vacation. Miss Amy Head takes
her place in the office.
We intend 10 excursionste soon, but
are in doubt whether 10 visit the classic
shores Of "Bugsnut Pond" or take a
trip by rail 10 that delightful suburban
retreat known a. "wsrren's Crossing
Were II not for thst disagreeable sea-
sickness we would take trip up To the
Elmer Thompson water tank on the
T. A X F.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
CANTON POINT

The much needed rain has come at lasI
but rather late for potatoes.
Z. l.. Daley is the owner Of a large
pair of grays and they are said to bt
good ones.
l.. o. Virgin aud F. w. Buck have
been cutting hay near II. A. Beals.
Work on the new railroad is progress,
ing finely. We are anxious TO hear the
whistle Of the locomotive.
Next week we will give the readers OF
the Democrat the exact size Of the dam
at Peterson's Rips. 1t is a monster.
Business is rushing. Some 200 find EN-
ployment at the present time and new
ones coming every day.
A. h. Foster has finished haying. Mr..
Foster reports about three-quarters of u
crop.
Mrs. +. +. Rowe and children are
spending few weeks in Old Town and
vicinity.
c. NJ. Packard, our grocer, is rushed
with business.
c. NJ. Holland, Esq, shows US nice
piece of oats that was grown from the
bay state fertilizer.
A. h. Foster and son have built them
nice ice house. We think that Mr..
Foster intends going into the creamery
business in the spring.
Miss Elva McCollister has new wheel.
1t is beauty.
Mr.. Bisbee at Gilbertville passed away
at an early hour Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Bisbee has been In poor health for
years and has been slowly failing up to
the time of his death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
HEBRON.

DIR. Crane and family are at Squire
Island. Owing to their being there there
were no services in the church Sunday
morning but in the evening Rev. S. ID
Richardson preached to good attend.
ance.
Ernest Sturtevant and wife were at hi:
fathers last week.
Summer visitors are still coming.
Mr.. Brunell, wife and son, and Mrs.
Duray with her two daughters, all OF
Portland, are at II. A. Cushman's.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Cantello, Herbert Can
tello and Miss Elsie Wright of Fayville
are at Z. NJ. Glover's. Mr.. Cantello and
his son came through on their wheels.
Greenwood Hill Spring opened July
18th with the following arrivals: r. c.
Bradford and family, Mr.. Dyer. city
clerk of Portland, DR.. N. NJ. Marshall
and wife. Mr.. Bradford is treasurer of
the p. & X. F. r. r Judge Bonney
came August 4th and Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Z. Cole, Miss Fuller and Miss Alice
Evans are expected Saturday. All the
guests are from Portland. Mr.. Glover
has fitted up the house pleasantly and
the location Is fine with delightful
view of the White Mountains. The farm
is still occupied by Green
woods, descendants Of the early set
tiers who gave the name to the Hill
when Hebron was wilderness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
GREENWOOD.

There l. getting To be dearth of
water about here, many OF the small
streams having dried up, and one sque-
duct l. so near exhausted that the owner
keeps Il partly stopped TO prevent it
playing out. The frequent rains have
kept the ground from drying up In a
measure, but they have all been of short
duration, and what, sstronomically
speaking. might be called storms Of the
fourth magnitude.
The baptism spoken OF last week did
not materiSlize on account OF the rain,
but Ia booked for the 18th, should the
weather permit.
Jack Frost came pretty near visiting
Us on the morning of August /, and re-
port says he actually called In some
places. so that he may get reported In
the next paper.
Pastures are failing up, aud as nat
ural result cows are doing likewise, says
the cream gatherer.
In consequence Of the short hay crop
there is quite hustling for meadow
grass 10 cut, which may result in the
clearing up OF more meadow land.
IL l. claimed thu, stephen Rowe OF
BRYANT Pond has the premium garden
this wear as usual. He has harvested a
crop OF peas from small piece OF
ground. and now has turnips growing on
the same spot. Sweet corn furnished a
part of his dinner las, Tuesday noon.
His apple trees are bearing heavily, and
he has 80 much early fruit that he hardly
knows what 10 do with IL.
Mr.. Rowe was II years old the 9TH
day Of July, but appears no older than
many men who have seen ten or fifteen
wears less of life. He IL removing the
old fence between his field and the road,
and erecting n much more artistic one OF
painted cedar posts aud 81 inch iron
rods. Neatness and order are seen
everywhere about the premises, and hi,
front yard is now all ahloom with beau
tiful flowers. His only daughter, Eliza
beth Whitman, has had home with
him quite number of years. She Is an
invalid. and so feeble in health, AT pres
ent, a. 70 be Frustrated much OF the
time.
The visitors and callers st the Bennett
place last Monday were: Rev. Mr..
SNOW, Mrs. A. ). Brooks with her three
little children, Mrs. Alverden Cole, Ran
SON Cole, and Ira W. Swan.
There has been copious rain since
these items were written; aud II the
trees could talk a. Of old they would all
say amen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
suckF,EIp.

Rev. II. A. Rich occupied the pulpit at
the Baptist church for Pastor Lawrence
Sunday, the I'd Inst.
Mrs. j. G. Fuller OF Waterville Is Wis
itlng her Buckfield friends.
Miss Mae Hadley Of Cambridge, Mass,
Is guest of II. A. Irish's family.
George NJ. Atwood OF Paris was In
town Thursday.
Thos. Stearns and wife Of Cambridge,
Mass, were In Buckfleld the past week.
Herbert Hall has moved his family
into the tenement over warren's market.
Mrs. b. 4. Gerrish returned Friday
from two weeks visit to her sister In
Hsverhill, Mass.
Miss Sadie Spaulding has returned
from Sherman where she has been teach
ing during the summer.
George 5. Pike has been engaged TO go
to Rumford Falls as ticket agent and
telegraph operator In the Z. Il X. F.
station, taking the place Of Miss Moore.
The remains of Mrs. Arvilla Record, n
native of Bucktield, who died this week
at Mechanic Falls, were brought here
for iuterment Saturday, aged % years.
Julius A. Record and wife aud Edgar
Record OF South Paris were In town to
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Record, which
took place at North Buckileld saturday
afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
LOWELL.


DR.. Fred C.. Russell OF Haverhill,
y. H., is spending his vacation at the
Centre.
Hon. +. W. Dallinger Of Cambridge Is
boarding ut II. W. Palmers.
Mrs. Dorothy Chandler fell recently
and hurt her hand badly.
Fred W. Brown has been sick but has
recovered.
+. VI. Russell and wife Of Boston are
here.
Miss Hill OF Roxbury Is at Bennett
McDaniels'.
The village circle gave lawn party
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. y. Fox
on Tuesday. and closed with an enter
tainmeDt by the young people In thu
hall.
The Christian Circle gave an ice cream
festival and entertainment at the towr
house on Tuesday evening.
Miss Hattie Dresser Of Lewiston Is a
j. b. kimbsll's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
ANpOvER.

The Unlyersalist soclable gave lawn
party on the lawn Of Mrs. Croker last
Tuesday evening. Ice cream and cake
with lemonade were furnished for re-
freshments.
Born, Aug. B, to the wife of Mathew
Elliott, u son.
Haying has passed by and grain Is
ready to cut.
Quite large crowd gathered at the
fair grounds TO witness the sports on
Friday afternoon. The first on the bill
was a bicycle race, only three entered In
this race, Fred Thomas, Ernest Milton
and Herbert Thomas. After the first
heat the two former withdrew from the
race and MIR. Thomas Was declared the
winner and drew first money. \ trot
between Bell Wilkes, owned by r. ).
Smith, and gray mare owned by VIM.
Gregg. Bell Wilkes won easily by a
length. Gipsey NJ. was given trial
mile In her easy style not very fast. a
dance in the hall in the evening. Music
by Andover talent, three pieces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
WEST SUMNER.

Farmers are nearly done haying.
Miss Annie keene, who has been car
ing for Murilla Cummings. has gone back
To Auburn.
Geo. T.. Pulsifer went back to Massa-
chusetts Monday, where he will contin-
ue to sell nursery stock.
RolIin Stetson's little girl is still i'm
proving, and her recovery now seems
assured.
A cow belonging to Mrs. Julia Thorne
is said to have tuberculosis, and State
Veterinary Bailey has been sent for.
Mrs. Linnie Tuell Of Massachusetts,
who has been visiting Mrs. S. A. Chand-
Ter, has gone to Norway.
Washing Machine Agent Doble Of
south Paris has been with US few days.
Mrs. Oscar Swift Is sick, threatened
with fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newell welcom-
ed nice ii l-2 pound daughter last
week.
Mrs. Annie b. Andrews and Mrs. Geo.
Packard went to Norway last Friday to
purchase books for the Snowbound
Reading Club.
Mrs. William Sewall is in poor health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11

y. II. TYLER and wife visited al their
son Icons At Bethe! last saturday.
Mr.. Fred Ordway II Gilesd was in
this place the past week buying eggs.
IA cents cash i the price paid.
Amos L. Bean, son OF Amos G.. Bean
Of Albany, i visiting his home. lie
came from |. nctster. Mass, 20 spend
his vacation. He is a graduate ot BIifg-
ton Acad, nv, class of ~.
J. H. Chester and wife will return 10
their home IN Boston thi, week.
HOratio Goodwin OF Bethel sold Arthur
Morrill, al organ and got il set up last
Tuesday.
The Republic ans OF Gilead sud Albi1y
met 81 the school house in this place ! =
SATURDAY. and made choice % Harlan
Z. Wheeler of Gilead a. candid te for
representative to the next legislature.
Addison Bean picked ripe cherries
and blossoms from the same stem last
week
Z. Morse ot Shelburne, y. H., was 10
this town last week looking for cook
for his boarding house.
The Democrats OF Gilead and Albany
held their caucus at the school house 10
this place last week; ID. X. Hastings
candidate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
HIRAM.

DR.. William Clemens family are visit
ing At Eugene Wadsworth's.
Henry windhurst and Irving Fsrqu-
harson Of Brooklyn, y. Y, are boarding
AT Col. j. r. Twitchell's.
Elias NJ. Noble is nominated "a Demo
cratic candidate for representative from
Hiram.
Miss Eva Hanson, our gifted young
artist, exhibits at Hiram post office a
fine painting of Mt. Cutler, and the Mt.
Cutler Hotel, and street AZ its base. IL
Is one of the best of her productions.
Misses Cora L. and Ethel W. Clemens
and Maud Davis are attending the Chau-
tauqua meetings at Fryeburg.
Mrs. W. L. Dobson of Boston and
Melbourne Ba'com Of Springfield, Mass,
are boarding at Mountain View Farm.
There are now sixteen boarders there.
On Saturday, Aug. LIST, the thermome-
ter stopped down 10 Is above zero.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
EAST BETHEL.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Wight have re-
turned from Houlton, where they have
been the past ten months. They will
spend few months In Bethel.
Mr.. E. E. Hastings Of Fryeburg came
to attend the funeral Of his aunt, Mrs.
j. d. Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Howe have re-
turned home to Chelsea. Mass.
+. Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Bean have pnr-
chased house at Bethel village and will
move there very soon.
Mr.. w. s. Blake Of Houlton Ii at home
on . short vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
InE COINAGE QUESTION.

Editor I,moCrGt,
Ia l>92 the Democratic party invited
the people % support Cleveland and
tariff for revenue only, e. reduce the cost
Of living. To-day they ask us 20 sup
port Bryan and free coinage Of silver, 10
increase the values of the necesSsries of
life. Consistency. what Jewel,
We should ever bear in mind that labor
is the unit of value, and money only a
medium OF exchange. The value of
money then i purchasing power. The
government stamp on coins Is = certiti-
cate OF the finenesS and number Of grains
contained IN il. Whenever there has
been legislation as 10 values il has al
WAYS hsd regard 10 it, bullion value
down e. l>>6.
The government had coined less than
s>.DoO,oOO OF silver prior 10 l>13. The
spanish milled dollar. the Mexican and
Oid English dollars, halves, quarters,
ninepence, fourpence and halfpence were
the only silver money in use. Why: Be
cause the silver was worth more 10 melt
into ornaments and articles Of use.
Nv father died in $3.50. His personal
estate was given To maiden sister.
There was about 500 In silver coin.
Not an American dollar among them. |
have one Of those presented me by NV
sister. IL Was worth Sl05 when re-
ceived IT, To-day il is worth less than
80 cents, although il contains - grains
more silver than 4l2 - grain dollar.
\ on ask me why the difference: |
answer, the United States dollar has
s625, 600 ,0O0 IN gold behind il. The
Mexican dollar has nothing but the sill
YER that Is 10 IL.
What Is true Of Mexico is true OF South
American states, China and japan, and
every other silver standard country. |
have Csc in point. Mr.. Baker, our
minister 70 Central America, has sent
communication 20 the State Department
at Washington, in which he says: Five
years ago veteran in the Union army
received pension and arrears amount
ing TO $1,000. Tie went 10 Central Amer
lea hoping 10 regain his health. He de-
posted this $1,000 in one Of their banks,
and certificate of deposit was given
him. For four years he received his
interest; but meanwhile the country
had adopted a silver basis. He finally
decided 10 withdraw his money, but
AouuO NhC NuAttHNs ~ NtficttaNcN bhat
his $1,000 would only be worth 5000,
and concluded 10 let il remain, hoping
for an Improvement. But things went
from bad 10 worse, and when he drew il
n short time since and exchanged il for
gold, his $1,000 had shrunk To sl73l."
Another case, commission merchant
in New York wished TO sell one-half mil
lion bushels of wheat in Liverpool at -
cents a bushel, cost about IL cents in
New York. 4 commission merchant in
the Argentine Republic paid in their cur
rency 81 80 bushel, and sold il to the
Liverpool merchant for 20 l-2, at fair
profit. why: The Argentine Republic
is on silver basis.
You elect Bryan and free silver COIN
age, the lsboring man is the one that
suffers Every creditor will demand
his pay. Mortgages viii be foreclosed,
bonds demanded. no renewals Of notes,
the neeessaries of life doubled and no
work 10 be had. But give US Mckinley
and protection, every idle hand will
lind employment.
Z. w. WOODBURY..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-11
Wi SONS MILLS

John Marshall Of Colebrook was at
the Aziscoos House over Sunday.
4. j. Bennett, having resigned his
situation as cook ut He'll Gate Camp, and
being quite as good carpenter as he Is
cook, has gone TO Rumford TO work on
some OF the new buildings that are going
up there.
r. A. York and T.. 5. Bennett went to
Psrmscheenee Wednesday To guide some
gentlemen from New York.
Master Winthrop Estabrooke and his
guide, Il. A. Storey. are down from Par
macheenee for few days.
Seven members OF the Appalachian
Club were at Flint's Hotel Wednesday
some Of them made the ascent OF
Aziscoos the following day.
The circle met with Mrs. Bertha
Storey. 4 paper, q guess cake, ict
cream, nuts and candy made the evening
pass quickly and pleasantly among
our Young folks.