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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08
THE METHODIST BOOK CONCERN
A Statement by the New York
Christian Advocate.

Reference was made recently in The
Spokesman Review to DIR. John Lana
hams address, at the Baltimore confer
ence, on the affairs of the Methodist Book
Concern. The New York Christian Ad-
vocate makes the following statement
regarding this matter:
Inquiries have reached this office as
to the meaning of the dispatches sent
through the country concerning an adj
dress made by DIR. John Lanahan and
new book by him relating to frauds In the
Methodist Book Concern. The book has
arrived at our Office and awaits review.
The speech related to the events described
in the book.
'"Ao allay any fears concerning the pres
emit condition of the Book Concern, II is
sufficient to state that all the transact
tons referred to took place about a quar-
ter of a century ago. and were the sub
ject of inquiry and discussion, report
and resolution by the general conference
of 1872, and nearly all the persons who
were connected in any responsible way
with the transactions animadverted upon,
have long been dead.
'Dr. Lanahan was closely connected
with the investigation that took place
between 1868 and 1877, and has thought II
best to embody his conclusions, opinions
and experiences in this work as a contrib
ution to history; but as to the condition OF
the Book Concern under the present and
recent management, he would be among
the first to commend it,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08
GROWING AND MARKETING FRUIT
Little Story That Carries Its Moral
for the Orchardists

Tor the Orchardtsts.
The island County Times contributes It's
little story to the many instances of the
kind that are constantly cropping out re.
garding the benefits to be derived from the
exercise of care in growing and market
ing fruit. William James, fruit grower
near Coupevile secured place on which
was poorly cared for apple orchard of
two and half acres. With careful work
he put this in good condition, with the
result of marked improvement in The
quality of the fruit. Last year from this
orchard he secured '925 boxes of market
able apples, and where others dumped
these at haphazard into boxes and re-
'eived at best from 80 to 40 cents box,
he carefully assorted out every wlndfal
~ affected apple, wiped each carefully
md established an A and B grade. For
the first he readily secured 20 cents ard
Il, according to market prices, and for
he second IS to rs cents a box. If he he'd
needed further proof of the utility of his
systematic methods, the experience Of q
commission dealer who had also a con
signments from a neighboring orchard
beside his own, furnished a sufficiency
fhe grower was present when a retailel
came along to purchase apples. The com
mission dealer asked 20 cents for one lot
md S, Is for Mr.. James. He ordered Mr.
James apples, cheerfully paying 45 cents
4 box more for them. The funny part Of
his story is that seven boxes of the e
,ent apples would have made six boxes
If just as good apples as Mr. James, mad
hey been properly graded and packed--Ss
or wiping and packing six boxes of up
)les. This is why commission men can
'ay SO much more for apples properly rut
lp, and also why they can hardly handle
poorly packed apples at any price
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08
orsanized BY Score Of Women.


London. April 2o.--Nowhere else in the
world. perhaps. has the new woman as
serted herself with such business-like em-
phasis as here, and the very center of the
IDEA is located at No. % Bruton street,
once the town house of Lord Hastings, but
now the home of the Pioneer club.
IAN hour or two spent at this club will
teach the visitor more about the new wo-
man than he or she ever dreamed Of.
Moreover the newcomer will see the new
woman in real life. not as she is gro
tesquely pictured, or not as some alleged
new women pose before the public.
The members of the Pioneer club are all
women, and the club is run on very nearly
the same lines as those of the average
well-to-do club in a metropolitan city.
Here the new woman does not spend all of
her time talking about what the sex
should do to assert itself. They do not
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08
Make All Person. Toe the Mark


Colfax ommoner: Spokane business mon
are again making a determined fight for
a reduction of freight rates. They have a
case in the United States court in which
the issue is involved, and they are now
raising money to push the matter with the
utmost vigor and determination. 1t is TO
be hoped that the courts may decide in
favor of the people and give the latter
such relief as is just and equitable. If
that is not the outcome. the fight must be
continued until material reduction has
been obtained.
The question must be again taken up m
the next campaign, and the people of east
ern Washington should make 1t point to
support no party, much less an Individual.
that does not emphatically declare in favor
of, and promise to work for. the enact
ment of a just law in this respect.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08

Lewiston Teller: Canned fruit. dried
fruit, pickles. and canned vegetables ale
shipped into Lewiston every year in large
quantities. These are natural products Of
our climate and soil. The conditions whi2h
result in the importation of what can be
produced at home are not favorable to in
dustrial progress. The boat last week
brought up thousand sacks of barley to
be fed to beef cattle. There is no better
location in the northwest for the growth
of barley than the Tammany and Wdha
districts. If the farmers were little more
observant and made preparations to meet
the exigencies Of trade there would be less
grounds for pewailing fate.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08

-ali women of more or less fame-belong
to the club.
When woman's name is pnt up for
membership in the Pioneer, a standing
COMMITTEES, appointed for the purpose,
makes rigid Investigation as to her char
acter, standing and antecedents. II the
slightest thing is discovered contrary to
the high standard set by the club. the
woman is informed that she is ineligible
and her name is taken down without more
ado. -
The initiation fee is three guineas. and
the annual dues are the same. The upper
part of the club house contains number
of bedrooms fc: the use Of country mem
bers for limited number of days. and
this has proven to be one of the most at
tractive features of the Pioneer.
Every Thursday there is a regular club
dinner, well cooked and well served, at
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08

Big Bend Empire: Wheat and oat hay
is bringing the good figure Of Sc per ton.
People who pretend to have an eye into
the future. however. claim that II will
bring only half that sum after harvest.
There is a disposition to go into hay in
preference to the more expensive work of
handling grain by those who have limited
facilities for hauling the latter to the
river. few good cows or q band of
young cattle with grain hay feed Is not q
had combination.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08
carli.le,. Plea for Labor.

Salt Lake Tribune: Mr. Carlisle was
brought up In a land where the rough
work OF the world was done by unpaid
labor He cares no more about the labor
ing man than he does about mules. Hence
wien he gets down on his marrow bones
and makes q plea for labor, 1t Is a per-
fectiy safe wager that somewhere under
the woodpile there II a colored man.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08
thoroughly securing themseiye.

HtEft1 III 7IfIstIfy EUI IIIHl
gthy and Interesting discussIon
ed, II drifted around to butter I'M
from California, and in the discus
came out that the Imports from
late have. greatly decreased In The
ew years; since the passage of the
airy law especially. James Hart of
"a stated that where the state, be-
re the passage of the dairy law, used to
import $4,000 pounds OF butter annually
from California, 1t is now within 100000
pounds OF manufacturing an the butter
she will use. Others stated that by tie
end of 1896 the supply of the state will meet
the demand
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08

without the skirts. The sleeves of this
coat are a trife fuller and the lapels are
broader than those of a mans coat, but
altogether 1t is very fair representation
of the masculine garment. Mrs. Massing-
berd wears plain skirt, but she favors
what is called rational dress.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-05-08
MAY VISIT UNCLE SAM.

She is an unusual woman, and if she
goes to the United States, as she probably
will in the autumn, she will create a sem
sation. In London she lives at the Pho
neer, having suite of apartments in the
club house. but she also has fine house
at Bournemouth and large estate in Lin
colnshire. She has long been famous as a
tempo rance advocate, ranking with Lady
Henry Somerset in this respect. Lady
Somerset is also one of the powers in the
club. and Miss Olive Shreiner is promi-
nent member. Sarah Grand, another au-
thoress of note, Lady Florence Dixie.
Lady Harberton and Mrs. Jopilng Rowe
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

hIflCIIHei tHe HUtUHIHI1C CuItTIIE NIIIIe sTIHTV-
ener, and tableting appurtenances on
this floor. The wonderful and powerfu,.
electric motor, which propels the machines
on all three floors, is also on this floor. Over
in one corner hardly noticeable, is kept in
readiness, as supplementary power, AN
improved Gas Engine, to he attached ut
momentary notice, in case of accident 10 III
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

somc persons although it suggests imita-
ton fur, which vclours does not. Very
high collars, lined with fur, finish tho
neck
Crcpon, that fashionable and protcan
material, is much employed for tho cos
TUNES of bridesmaids and MATHS of honor.
Crcpons of wool, with silk stripe, In
cream, blue roso or mnizc, compose some
very pretty gowns of this sort. Tho style
usually adopted is plain gMict skirt and
full bodice, ornnmontod with gold and
pearl passemontcrio or similar trimming.
Light taffctas, with colored stripes or
flower designs, nro likewise suitable for
bridesmaids gowns and may be trimmed
with lace very effectively.
Tho picture shows n gown of striped to-
bacco and mordoro vclours. The godet
skirt is plain. The bodice has yoke of
white satin, bordorod with rufllc and
ornamcntod with pnsto buttons. A bins
plat of mordoro velvet, edged with white
satin rufllcs, extends from tho belt to the
yoke, whcro it terminates under large
velvet bow, fastened by u paste button.
Tho velvet belt has erect loops at tho mid
do Of tho back, and tho wrists nro edged
with n twist of velvet. Tho Int lccom-
panying this gown is of mor(lorc felt and
is trimmed with tobacco and mordorc
shaded plumcs and pink roses
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

Although Mr.. Collins writing has
always been labor of love, yet such
| incessant mental exertion could no.
fail to have its effeos on her nervous
| system.
At one time she found herself tired
| out and weak from her uninterrupted
work; she became nervous and incapable
| OF work; she even saw nervous pros
tration staring her in the face. The
general toning up that her system
needed 80 badly she found in Paine's
celery compound. To-day ahe is per-
fectly we'll and strong again, busy as
ever with her brain and pen. and CRATE.
full to Paine's celery compound for the
and despair seemed about to close round
her and shut her off from everything
that WAS dear.
Your constant brain work must tell
| on your strength, observed the reporter.
Yes; you have no idea how much. 1
am ct my desk for nine o. ten hours
day." she replied, ~ am careful to obey
the laws of health. and am never with.
out supply OF Paine's celery compound
When feel weak and nervous and there
Ia heaviness In my brain or shooting
pain over the eyes, which warns me til at
my energy 10 tagging. I take little Of
the compound, and am strong and free
from pain at once. / never enjoyed such
buoyapcy Of spirits and soundness Of
body before made the acquaintance Of
PaiLe's celery compound. Scarcely q
day passes that d o not urge some friend
to take it, For neuralgia, indigestion,
nervous prostration and blood disord ers,
am convinced that there ia nothing
like Paine's celery compound. 1 am not
surprised that physicians use it in diff
cult cases."
Paine's celery compound Is found to
best supply the great need of studious,
eedansary people. LIS extensive use by
brain workers, both men and women,
suffering from sleeplessness, indigestion
or other effects OF defciens nervo
force, shows it's ability to feed tired
emaciated, nervous tissues. Nothing
else has over possessed anything like
the power OF PINES celery compound to
restore heslthy nervous tone to tho
entire body and 10 thoroughly clean
the blood. School teac hers, profess nsl
men, newspaper men, ministers, public
officials, men whose daily outlay Of
vitality. because OF hard, irving, anx-
| ious work, is excessive, find renewed
strength, not only of the nerves, but
through their healthy action OF the en-
| tire body in Pa!ne's celery compound.
Its use shortly dispels headaches, rheu.
matic psins, dyspepsia, heart trouble,
general debility ana lsnguor, and all
other outward signs OF the grave mis-
chief that comes from disordered nerves
and impure blood.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
BUTTONS AND ACCESSORIES
Kid Belts With Fantastic BuckIes-Green
Lcuthcr Pochetboolss.

Fashionable buttons may fairly bo rcck-
oncd with jewclry, now that they aro so
elaborate and costly. Even though tho
gems with which they aro sot arc usually
limitations only, the limitations nro so good
and so we'll cut and the whole button go
carefully n!;.,io hat 1t Is really worl; of
art. These expensive trinos arc used TO
give fashionable effect to otherwise sim
plo coats and vests. Medallion cnamclcd
and jcwc.cd buttons are not the very
highest point CT lu:;ury, however, for many
women who l.osSc*s canoes, engraved
stones and fro aGatcs Iavo them set in
tho for!i OF buttons and wear thcm on fine
gowns.
Kid belts TO accompany tailor made
gowns gro seen il fawn, tan, gray and
white. These aro Fastened by more or less
elaborate buckles Of fantastic form. Tho
favorito design Isl golden serpent, with
ruby, diamond or emerald eyes.
There is n fancy just now for bolts
chatclairo bags and pockotbooks of fine,
bright green leather. These arc often fln-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

TIPPET AND MUFF-vELvET AND FUR.
wisely to suit all pockets. Sable neck
lets arc plentiful, and with other styles
represented is the old English tippet,
with tails hanging down. Then there
are deep, full capes of box cloth, with
strapped seams, warmly lined with
squirrel and finished with handsome
collars of beaver. mink or tibet goat.
Evening cloaks i'll rich brocades are
trimmed with fur and lined either with
fur or silk. A shape quite new is the
ample and yet semifitting circular. reach
ing from throat to feet, of course, but so
cleyerly cut that it can be wrapped round
one quite warmly and cozily, and yet
will not crush the biggest Of sleeves.
ALICE VARNUM.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

ishcd with no metal visible, but they arc
also mounted in silver, plain, enameled or
gilded. Kid chatolaino bags and belts arc
seen in all colors, and tho niountings arc
frequently Of flno steel, instead of gold or
silver. These arc worn with walking
gowns.
Small, gathered bags arc still much car
ricd, but arc moro for uso than ornament
chatelaines being now moro popular. Sill
yer backed brushes, combs and hand mir.
rors have now formidable rival in flne
decorated china, which is employed in the
Same way. 1t Is heavy and clumsy to
handle, besides being fragile, and for real
use Is not particularly desirable. Silver is
also heavy and furnishes at onco II the
Transparent lacquer is removed, as it Is
sure to be by use. If ono cnn afford lux
urious bureau fittings, real ivory is the
most satisfactory material for them.
AN illustration is given of bodice of
opal silk, with woven spots of rose. 1t Is
close fitting and has short, ripplcd
basque Tho bodice opens over n chcmi-
setto having double frill of rose silk
gauze, and tho collar is of tho same ma
terial. Tho towers aro of black astrailhan,
and a narrow astrakhan border edges tho
basque and the cuffs of the ggot sleeves.
Full epaulets of otter plush cover tho top
of tho sleeves and the bolt Is Of plush,
fastened by u paste buckle.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
WROTE "A GILDED GOD. /"
The Latest Interview With Mrs.E.
Burke Collins.
Famous Noreltss Recovered From Nor
vous Observation-Disclosures Celery Com-
pound blade Her Vigorous aud Ener-
.etio.

Du Maurier has made Paris studios
familiar to everyone. But not until the
appearance Ut Mrs. e. Burke Collius'
story Of IA G;lded Gtd" did novel
readers dream of the wealth Of material
ready for some gifted novelist's pen in
the brilliant artist life Of our own New
Orleans.
In ; recon: interview by New Or
leans paper abe said: OF course, to Q
certain extent, my chsrac sers are drawn
from life. though never exec portraits.
My favorite heroine IL M N 'selle in my
story of Modern Heather No, /
rarely urge aspiranss to take up q liters
ary career. Success Ia obtained only at
the price OF the most exaeuseing labor"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
FUR TRIMMED BOX CLOTH COAT.


sented by tho skins Of comics from France
and Germany and known to the init
ated as electric seal. Quite costly are
the blue fox and the black fox; hence
these have limitations i'll pelts of other
animals.
The popular mink affords consid-
cradle range in price, coming as it does
from several quarters hear home. The
value Of Persian lamb depends much in
the manner of dyeing for its value. 9th
er furs used are astrakhan, chinchilla
otter, muskrat, tibet and ermine.
The newest sealskin coats are cut
with semifitting fronts, short full basques
and immensely wide sleeves, specially
arranged to take in ones dress bodice
sleeves quito comfortably. Many other
sealskin coats arc of course to be seen
in variety of styles, shapes and sizes.
Numbered with sealskin capes is ono
much undulated with sable lappets md
lined with the same fur, broad collar
of sable on both sides and reversible
A handsome driving coat is made in
becoming shade of tan box cloth and cut
in smart and yet thoroughly comforta-
bio double breasted shape, fastened with
large, brown horn buttons. The full
roll collar and the trimming down the
front of the coat are of dark mink fur
of such lovely quality that it might
easily be mistaken for its second cousin,
sable. Tho sleeves arc made in the new
est football shape, with heavily stitched
seams and deep cuffs of mink Very
charming is q full, short cape of dark
green velvet. rich enough for evening,
but quito permissible for daylight, too,
when occasion requires. This capo has
a yoke covered with fine applique in
gold and oriental colorings, and below
tho yoke deep fringe Of sable tails fall
ing from the shoulders all round and
making lovely contrast of color with
tho rich green OF the velvet. The high
valois collar is bordered with sable, Il
band of the same fur trimming the front
of tho cape and also edging it all round,
while the lining is of ermine.
There arc of course lnuffs galore in
every conceivable kind of fur, marked
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
FASHIONABLE FURS.
FUR GARMENTS AND GARMENTS TRIM
MED WITH FUR.

Genuine Furs end Their Clever limitations.
Some of tho London Designs Seen In
New York Establishmcnts-The Newest
Sealsisin Cont-Fur Trimmed Cioals.
There is quito q list to select from
and yet remain within tho radius of
fashion. Rarost and costliest is the Rus
sian sable, but costumers who mny not
indulge in this most expensive article
solaco themselves with the Canadian
marten and tho Hudson bay marten,
which are currently known as sables.
Then there is also marten which halls
from Germany closely resembling sable
and usually sold as such, not to mention
the skunk of the northwest, which is
sold as Alaska, sable. The much coveted
and expensive seal, by the bye. is repre-.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
MATERIALS AND STYLES.
Grosxraia md Jet Again Popular-PIaids
Continue tho Rnge.

Tho tartan fancy has developed plaids
moro brilliant and dazzling than any clan
ever dreamed of. Especially in silks aro
these plaids used for waists, vests nnd
trimmings Of all sorts. Combinations of
plaid and plain silk form fashionable cos
tunes, and mohair is greatly In favor for
using In conjunction with bright plnids.
Although tho hold of tho differing skirt
and bodice seems to DO still firm OH popu-
lar fancy, many costumes arc now seen
which h;vo tho skirt md bodice made to
match, which Of course docs not imply
that thoy aro Of ono plain material. The
Same sort of goods and trimming composcs
both, and thoro is still ample room for
combination effects.
.Iot ornamontation is as fashionable rs
ever, and black grosgrain silk, with jot
trimmings, Is again seen.
Cnpos of black volours du nord aro worn
by all womon from tho young girl to tho
middle aged matron, tho trimming being
arranged to!sut tho condition ofStho!wcar-
or. These onpes hrc often lined with white
satin. Plush Is preferred to velours by
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
A Section pipbox.

Very convenient for tho dressing table
is tho pinbox designed for all varieties
Of pins. To make ono, cover six small,
square boxes. which have been filled
with curled hair, with ono shade of silk
and fasten together at tho sides. Sew
valance around the outside of all, of the
same silk. In one put black pins. anoth-
er white, another safety pins, another
hatpins, another big headed pins or belt
pins.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
facilities from alrw hwhom
waiting haven't timeo w
An Up-to-Date Printing Office

Il An Up -to-Date Printing Office.
made n q
country printing Office effect he
printing establishment,
the o
necessary imnedia
to at andgo all
a
n washing because get
soied
workn line and land
power kept. Come ndse
We Do Not Believe
There city n proper
ton of its blank Northern
friends Roanoke All bankers
that ilmos a s our
country
In Our Press-ROom
Can be diminut cylinder presses,
including the
thousands of sheets
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29
What's the Use Of Waiting?

"They' call things him waits
been waiting, and don't propose We KNOW prices
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

Mr.. Borehnm (who has staid an hour
and talked about himself the whole time)
Yes; I'm sorry to say I'm martyr to
insomnia. Two tried everything, but L
cannot get sleep Mt night.
His Hostess (sweetly)-Oh, but I can
tell you very simple remedy. You
should talk to yourself-after going to
bed !-Punch.
A Cfuel Jest.
Youngstor (at tho thcater)-What beau
tiful heads Of hair these ladies in front
have!
Oldstor-If the lady whose switch has
dropped off,
All six of the ladies bring thoir hands
TO tho back of their heads spasmodically,
and Oldstcr grins and chuckles us though
he had dono bright thing Boston
Transcript.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-29

are right, our work AL, and if you don't
bring us work wo will como after it, in one
way or another, either by bringing to your
notice our prices, facilities and quality of
execution, or personal interviews. We are
not grumbling; far from it. We've had our
share; we are still getting our share. But we
have placed at your disposal modern, and
almost ideal printing establishment with