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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
CALARRANGEMENT OF THOUGH
A Couple of Illustrative Incidents In n
Preacher's EXPERIENCE.

A Couple of Illustrative Incidents In n
Preachers Experience.
The appended anecdotes concerning the
lato President Robinson arc given to tho
public ms too characteristic and too good
to DO lost. They are from the recollections
of tho Rev. DR.. A. J. Sage:
''Once in the classroom DR.. Robinson
was expatiating on the Importance of care
full logical arrangement of thought in dis
course, when he drew tho following illus
tration from his own experiences: Once,
whom was preaching, n peculiar incident
occurred. had gone through my intro
duction and first division, when my mem
DRY failed me. could not recall my second
division, but instead of it camo up tho
first point of the application. After vainly
trying to recall the missing head, stated
to the congregation that for special rea-
son would pass at once to the application.
did So and when [ had discussed tho
first point, the missing part of my dis
course came back to mo and I went
through 1t all without further difficulty.
On reaching homo set myself down to
Inquire the meaning of this incident when
1 discovered that that which Ihad planned
as the first point Of my application should
have been really tho second division of she
sermon. The mind in the activity of
speaking had boon more loyal to it's own
principles than had permitted it to be in
the toll of preparation
''Tho doctor was speaking to the class
ON the Importance of keeping the mind
free from preoccupying and disturbing
thoughts when about to speak extempcrc.
He said: L was on my way to preach one
Sunday morning, absorbed in my ais,
course, when a gentleman met mo who
said, "Have you heard that - is going
TO marry Miss --p' mentioning twoper-
sons in whom was interested, whose
marriage would be particularly insult.
able. The suggestion took possession OF
my mind, and in spite of my best efforts
I could not get rid Of 1t. All through my
sermon my thoughts were full OF the
haunting idea Of that unfortunate misal
lance. My discourse was failure. You
may imagine that my feeling toward the
source Of this Ill timed information was
not exceedingly amiable. could have
helped him over tall fence. '"-New
York Examiner.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Large Attendance notwithstanding the
Gold Weather.

Large Attendance Notwithstanding the
Gold Weather.
The churches were ell we'll attended
Sunday considering the cold weather
and interesting services were held.
at Greene. Memorial Rev. Cr. Carson
preached good sermons both night and
morning. In the evening he preached q
sermon to the Home Mission and Par
sonage Society. Ga Friday night the
ladies Of Green7-Memorlal will hold a
scciable at the u ID. Q. a. hall.
AT night Calvary WAS crowded to the
doora and many psople were turned
away. DR.. Btoughton preached on
Gambling" and the Berkeley preachers
bill. The pastor will hold q reception
in the church on Thursday night.
At the Fret Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. DIR.
w. G. Campbell, preached on Christ,
the Smisten Rock" taking for his text
the 9th verse OF the 18th chapter OF Ex-
odus. At night the pastor pre&ched one
of series of sermons, the subject being
The History OF the New Testament"
The regular meeting Of the ministers
conference yesterday morning was
largely attended and the question of
"Women's Privileges in the Church"
was discussed by Revs. Hay Watson
ohiehf DullnB JuCh6s Odm DO0il, brum-
baugh, Brown, Rice, Pollard and
Brou7hton. A resolution was passed
expressing the hearty approval of the
ministers conference OF Roanoke Of the
efforts OF Senator Clayton in bringing
before the legislature what Is known as
the "Ciub Bar-room" bill.
At the First Baptist Sunday-Echool
Sunday morning Rev. K. B. Pollard, on
behalf OF committee representing Wa
hoo Tribe. No 80. o. R. M presented
to little Oracle Doss q handsome Bible
and q pocket book we'll filled, as a ,rlb-
Ute of their appreciation Of her services
in their behalf at their recent raising
Of Chiefs"
Rev. B. F. Ball. presiding elder,
preached an interesting sermon on Sun
d Az night at st. James Church to large
ard attentive audience.
Considerable interest," Is being mani
tested in the Gospel meetings now n
progress st the Fourth Avenue Christian
Church. A large congregation was
present last night to hear the subject of
Faith" discussed. Two came forward
when the invitation was given. To-
night Repentance" will be the theme
OF the discourse. All are invited to at
tend these meetings.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Prof Ford at " m. O. A. Hall.

The Y. M. O. e. hall WAS packed last
night at the second appearance of Prof.
8. T. Ford. Although the professor was
suffering with severe cold he took the
audience by storm. One moment they
would be wipiDg the tears from their
eyes and the next shaking with laugh
ter. 1t was with difficulty that the en-
tertainment was brought to close at
10 o'clock. A largo delegation from Vir-
GINA College were present.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
New
Spring
Goods
rrivingg
ally. j. !.

High Class Novelties in all
the new shades. Come early
and obtain the pick of the
choicest.
Silk and Wool, new spring
shade Dress Goods at 37Nc.
Atwood Dress Goods, new
spring shades at 25c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

Kicksy-Wife, can you tell me why i
am like hen?
Mrs. Kicksy-No, dear. Why is it?
Kicksy-Because I can seldom find
anything where laid it yesterday.
Pearson's Weekly.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

Bennie-What' conversationalist?
Jennie-Oh, it's man that doesn t
have to stop talking when he hasn't got
anything more to say.-Truth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Under the Car Wheels.

h. L. Hogan. blacksmith for the Crozer
Iron Company at Blue Ridge, slipp
and fell between the cars while attempt
ing to board moving freight train about
6 o'clock Sunday night. Both legs were
so mangled that smputation WAS con-
sidered necessary, and one limb was cut
off below the knee and the other at the
ankle. He disd about two hours later.
Deceased leaves wife and five small
children. The funeral takes place to-
day at 10 o'clock at Blue Ridge.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Nearly 5000 Present.

Nearly b,UOO PreBent.
THE Pslais Royal needs no better en-
dorsement ae to the reliability OF Its up
to-date advertising than the crowd
which focked into that store yesterday.
Considerably over 1000 people were
there during the day, fighting, actually
fighting, for the bargains offered by this
enterprisinR house. Honest advertising
pays. It also pays to advertise in The
TIMES.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Needed Filling Ont.

+ Mrs. Nuwed-I don't know much
about it, but that turkey looks awfully
thin.
Shopman observation-disclosures mad
am I! Wait until you see it stuffed
New York World.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
HIr Patton's Success.

Rev. r. W. PAt.on, rector of Christ
Church, in q letter yesterday to 6 friend
In Roanoke, says that he has been
abundsntly successful in his efforts to-
wards raising money for the church
debt. He also states that he will with
out fail return to Roanoke either
Friday or Saturday, and will hold SER
vices az Christ Church both morning
and evening OF Sunday next. He ex-
presses she wish that all OF his congre.
CATION will be present. "a he will have
interesting news to tell them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

LAM we'll equipped ct No. 1o1 Eighth
avenue g. ". to give ladies Turkish,
Russian and Electric Baths, from 1 to
4 p. %. daily, except Sunday. Can also
give massage scientifically. MINNIE
KENvIN, Trained Nurse.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Fine Plating.

ALL kinds Of jewelry. tableware, ETC.. .
etc., plated in gold or silver and wear
ing equal to any. Charges moderate.
See sample OF work and leave orders 1t
Mssste's Phermacy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Local Bits.
News of People
and Events.
Happenings Briefly and Reliably
Put Before You.

The regular February meeting OF the
Council will take place tonight.
William Watts Camp Confederate Vet
erans will hold meeting tonight in
the Y. M. G. A. hall at 1880 o'clock.
A fine horse belonging to Mr.. Ward,
Of the Cincinnati Instalment Company,
was paralyzad yesterday and had to BIZ
shot.
Van Lsar Bros. have something to say
to The TIMES readers to-day about
shoulder braces. They have something
new in this line. Read it.
THE Palace Market yesterday pur-
chased five head of cattle averaging in
weight 1,4OO. The display OF fine meat
to be seen there ia unequalled in the
city.
To-day at p. M ut the residence of
Hon. 81. s. Trout, West Campbell ave.
nue., thera will be meeting of the
Daughters OF the Confederacy, at which
every member is requested to be present.
The water spigot in an upstairs room
over Bonssck's clothing establishments
on Jefferson street, was left open on
Sunday night and the place was flooded.
But little damage, however, was done.
The Republicans have already s.gni-
fed their intention Of placing full
ticket in the field for the municipal
Offices this year. II Is also learned from
reliable authority thst they will nomi-
nate candidates at an early day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

july 4, 1896. falls ON Saturday, and
in order to enjoy the grand and glorious
Fourth you have to be in perfect
health. and there is just one way to be
in good health, and that Is by taking
only "Blood Wine" for 1t IS the only
true blood purifier, for II Is a positive
cure for indigestion. stomach, kidney
and liver diseases. It Is just what you
want to make you feel young and
strong. Remember, BLOOD Wine," for
sale at MAssIE's PHARMACY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

DR.. CHAPMAN W.. JONES'. BROTHER OF
DR.. II. q. Jones, of this city, has LOCATED
in Roanoke for the practice of his pro-
fession, with offices on Salem avenue g.
W., (upssairs) next door to e, q. Erb's
drug store.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

FREE sample of "Blood Wine" to-day
at Massie's Pharmacy. Cures stomach,
blood and kidney trou bles. malaria and
oil nervous troubles
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Marzalona Raaulta.

From letter written By Rev. J. Gun.
dermsn, of Dimondale, Mich, we are
permitted to make this extract: ''I have
no hesitation in recommending DR..
Kings New Discovery, az the results
were most marvellous In the case Of my
wife. While / was pastor of the Bap-
list Church ct Rives junction abe was
brought down with Pneumonia suo-
oeeding La Grippe. Terrible par
oxysms of coughing would last hours
with little interruption and It seemed as
II abe could not survive them. a friend
recommended DR.. Kings blew Discovery;
1t WAS quick In As work and highly sat
isfAotory in results Trial bottles FREQ
at Massie's Pharmacy. 10e Jefferson
street.. Regular size SOC. and Sl.O0.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

JAS G PRRKsoN, on religion, said to
the old and young, do not drink liquors
that insoxicate. but do good to your sys-
tenn. and "Blood Wine" is the thing you
want to build up your strength end
make you feel as you did years ago.
Remember, 1t is Blood Wine that cures
you Of ell diseases of the blood, liver
and kidneys. Large bottle, 500. Come
to our store for IT, VAN LEAR Bros ,
successors to Christian Barbee Drug
Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

Y. MI. q. A. Notice.
\ Five delegates will represent the Roa.
noke Association atthe State convention
at Portsmouth this week. The dele
gates will leave on the noon train
Wednesday and will remain over Sun
day. DR.. Nour g. who 30 greatly do
lighted our citizens some three years
since, will lecture under the auspices OF
the Y. M. G A in the First Baptist
Church, Tuesday, March 8.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
KID CLOVES. KID GLOVES.

10 to II dozen Kid Gloves 90 on sale
Monday at e9c. the pair. which ,saTe been 81 90
to Sc the pair These are r Button Gace Kid
Gloves, In the finest real kid made. All de.
strablc shades and sizes. We want to close
the line. You get cheap gloves. That is ali.
The sun., 1896-01-28
LoYING CUP FOR CROKER.
Te ne Presented at tho Dinner-Tammesy
Subcommittee Announced.

Te ne Presented at tho Dinner-TAnmepy
sub-committees Announced.
The committee having in charge the arrange
meuts for the dinner to be given in honor Of
Richard Croker by the district leaders Of Tam
many Hall, at tho Hotel Savoy on the night
of Feb. 4, met at Tammany Hall yesterday
afternoon. After the meeting 1t came out that
II is proposed to present to Mr.. Croker loving
CUP OF special design. Two thousand dollars
has been subscribed for this cup, few of Mr..
Croker's old political associates having con.
tributed most OF the money.
Chairman Augustus w. Peters Of the General
Committee announced last night the appoint
ment OF tho sub committees of the organization
The Chairmen of these committees wero named
on last Friday. These are the committees an
nounced:
Finance--John c. sheehan. George W. PiunketA
Jacob Rupert. Jr John y, Carroll, Sergeant Cram
Peter +. Meyer. Edgar l.. kidgway
Printing Amos J. Cummings, Thomas +. 9llroy,
D. NJ. Donegnn, Daniel +. Mcmahon. John h Sexton,
Edward r. Fitzpatrick, Maurice Featherson.
correspondence and Resolutions --Georgo h Nc
Ceilan. James J. Martin William H. Burke, John
Long. John ]. Scannel. Patrick keenan,. Thomas C. r.
Grain
Law-Daniei r. Martin. William II: Clark, David
Leventritt. David Mcclure, Henry D. Hotchkiss Rob.
ert E. Deyo. william 4 Stilllngs. Asa Bird Gardiner
Frederick B. House, Daniel q. Thompson, Charles
Strauss. Thomas l. Feitner.
The sun., 1896-01-28

as were brought out at the trial Of the Sheriff
on the Indictment found against him on prao
tcally the same charges as were fled with the
Governor.
In his answer Sheriff Tamsen reviews the
appointment of Henry +. Rnabe and James .
Archibald as wardcns OF Ludlow street Jail,
and says that so far as he could learn there
was not any degree of doubt at the time of the
appointments as to thelr capacity. business
the escape of the three Post Office robbers, XII
loran. Allen. and Russell. from the jail. he says
States Marshal, who S was % allowed to place them
IN the confines of the iail. and who was to be
resp9nsible for their safe keeping. and not the
The sheriff says 1t Is not true that he
has failed to exercise the duties of his Office
has exercised safe supervision over the jail
and prison to the best OF his ability He says
that the charges are the same as those on which
was acquitted on this Indictment. and that II
,nrn SIx Morton h VII commSnicate with I District
doubtedly learn that the indictment will not
be further pressed.
orbitant auctioneer fees did not come up on
the trial. and Is the only new one of those iled
with a9v. Morton. In his answer sheriff
fees were fixed on the advice of the Corporation
Regarding the chargs that the Sheriff had
failed to properly summon Jurors. he shows
that in nearly all cases where complaints were
made the persons to be Summoned either re-
sided outside the state or were unknown at
their last given place Of residence.
The Governor will look over Sheriff Tam
sens answer and will determine later what
ncton he Will take: He can either appoint
Supreme Court Judge or. n special Commits
sioncr to take further testimony.
In conclusion the answer says:
For the best possible performance and dis
charge OF the multifarous duties, functions
and acts imposed upon and incident to
the Shrievalty, ! have used, as best | could,
all the oflices. buildings and appliances
furnished by the city. have duly. and
promptly appointed and employed all the
officers and persons for whose appoin tment or
employment provision has been made by law.
and rs to each such appointment and employ
ment have exercised great care and diligence
and ! have bestowed In the performance OF my
official duties even greater attention and pru-
dence than bes;ow in acting upon my own
concerns. / therefore respectfully ask your
Excellency to dismiss the charge of the petit
TONERS"
The sun., 1896-01-28

was occupying the time Of the Democratio Ssns a.
tors throughout the day. Therewii DC sp,.i,,Ss ~
night over the ofnce OF Secretary. whicn 10 h, tnv
best ofilce within the gift Of the Senate. ususi.
the Secretary OF the Senate ranks ofnc'aiIy sni n
socially with member OF the senate. ,Conse-
quently there is great denl Of quiet Work go,ms
on for the respect live candidate What u Know u
rs "the social set" IL said tc be at work IN the
Interest of cx-ConRressman Bellamy Stnrer OF OF
Cincinnati, who was defeated for re-eiectioh ~
the instance OF Senator-clect Foraker. al a..
Mr.. Storer is qualified In every WAY 70 ~. tne n
Office and meet I'LL the official as well as the SO
clal requirements. He owns q handsome res. ..
denco In this city. which Is now occupied oS
Secretary Olney.
Mr.. George c. Gorham Of California. who % was az
formerly Secretary Of the Senate, has some ot
the most influential Republicans In the sen.
ate behind him. In addition he has the snpporii pi
of Senators Jones aud stewart OF Nevada. anu
altogether he Is regarded as the most iormna-
hle competitor of any man IN the race. Es.
CONGRESSMAN Valentine OF Nebraska VINO was
Serneant.at-A Arms before the Democrats t2ok
control OF the Senate. Is expecting 70 De rem
stated In his old place. Several Republican
Senators. however. say they would prefer 70
Keep Dick Bright. the Democratic monument,
than to have Valentine reinstated.
The sun., 1896-01-28
WARRINGTON TOPICS.
Mrs Waller Petitions Congress In Behalf
OF Her Imprisoned uusband.

AIrs. Waller Petitions Congress In Behalf
or Her Imprisoned Husband.
WARRINGTON. Jan. 27.-Mrs. John l.. Waller,
wife of tho ex-Consul to Tamatave. NADIA
Rascar. now in French prison. through
Senator Baker to-day petitioned Congress to
taks action in tho case of her husband. Mrs.
Waller says that her husband was not In.
French Government; that he 10 absolutely inno-
cent OF any wrongdoing for which he should be
ton had no no riShtiui authority either to seize Or
try him: that the act BY which France has held
wss, for e. .b. bs
lieves that II her husband had bcen a subject Of
Great Britain he would have long since beon re.
leased. Therefore she appeals TO Congress that
immediate action for his release be taken.
Within tho past two or three days Secretary
of tho Interior Hoke Smith and ox-BpeakeP
Crisp have urged Senator Gordon Of Georgia TO
withdraw his declination and be q candidate for
reelection to the Senate. and both men assured
the Senator that II he would do 80 they would
against him. Senator Gordon. while appreciat-
Ing the friendship that caused the proner re-
mains firm In his determ ination not TO again os
a candidate for the senate.
It is tho intention of tho Republicans Of the
Senate on Wednesday to place Senator Frye OF
Maine in nomination for President pro tempors
of the senate and to proceed to his election III II =
policy when the committees were reorRanized,
will decline to vote. and the Republicans will
therefore have plurality sufficient to elect
their mem bers to be present and Will move 70
substitute Senator Harris or Tennessee for Mr..
Frye. There Is every reason to believe that the
Republicans will be successful.
Chief Engineer Herman Herwig. o. g n.
Capt Saul Mercer; United States Marine o3rps,
placed on tho retired list. Tho President has
approved the recommendations OF tho Naval
Examining Board for the promotion of Assist
ant Paymaster n. Z. Jewett, Lieutenant-C Conn
mapders w. L. Swinburn. and O. T. HutohinA
and Ensign Volney Chase.
The sun., 1896-01-28
REPUBLICAN, SENATE CAUCUS.
Its Object IL to Take Control OF the Eiec.
tive Omces or the Senate.

INFECT I0 TO Iako control OF the Elec-
tive Omces or the Senate.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 27.-There is to be q eau
Gus of Republican Senators on Thursday with a
Wow to further perfecting the organization of
the Senate. SO far relates to the executive Of
ncers and employees. AS soon as the two new
Senators from Utah were sworn In to-day Sena-
tor Chandler set to work to get up a caucus. He
has keen scent for spoils, and he does not care
who knows IL. He found that the newcomers
from Utah had brought their appettes with
them, and that they were eager to Join In any
scheme calculated to give them chance to IN
vito some OF their constituents to minor places
At the senatorial pie counter" Itdd not tax 6
Senator Chandler and his patronage seeking as
sociates many minutes to get up n petition for a
caucus and In the mean time the hold over
Democratic employees In the Senate could not
conceal their alarm at the prospect OF losing
their places.
1t WAS ported that the Democrats in the
Senate intend to refrain from voting on the
question Of a further reorganization and there
by force the Republicans TO combine with the
Populists. Tho Democratic leaders deny such
q report. saying that 1t would avail them moth
ing, AZ the Republicans now have as many votes
as the Democrats and Populsts combined. and
they only need one additional vote To be in con
troll. which they claim they can get from either
PETER or Butler.
There is apt to bo more friction among the
Repu bicans over the distribution of the uues-
t.on OF patronage than there was over the as
s.gnment Of the committees a few weeks ago.
some Of them, who have pull with the Demo-
Gratis. have more good things" to their cred IL
now than they are likely TO secure II ali the
PATRONAGE Is pooled and divided equally among
the members OF the majority. The Senators
who have been thus favored viii resist the plan
OF reorganization, but II Is probable that they
will be 5utvoted and be obliged 10 how to tho
will OF the majority OF their associates.
This subject seems to be of far more interest
70 the Republican Senators and the Democratic
employssN than the financial question, which
The sun., 1896-01-28

Thurston Of Nebraska Appssls for Clients
Who Have Gases In the Supreme Court

Thurston Of Nebraska Appssls for Clients
Who Have Cases In the 6upvems CosTt
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Thurston OF
Nebraska evidently does not share the popular
belief that q member of Congress should not
appear before tho Supreme Court to argue
cases. for he has Just issued direct appeal Tor
clients. 1t is dated at tho law Office - Thurston
& Hall. Omaha, Jan. l. 1895. and reads ~
follows:
l take this method OF announcing that ! have re-
signed as general solicitor of the Union Paoinc syI
under the name Of lhnIs.on 4 Hall. This nIm vi!
IN any part Of the West My own wide enpe
rience and acquaintance throughout the entire
many Years together with the high protesson.,'
That business intrustet to us will receive
prompt and satisfactory attention As shall be ln
washington during the entire session OF each tern os
the supreme Court OF the United states can unirr
the argument of causes therein Yours truly
JoHS ~ TiCRsTo>.
The sun., 1896-01-28

Six Disgruntled Republicans and Eight
Democrats in Alliance.

Six Dlsgruntled Republicans and Eight
Democrats in Alliance.
The twelve Democratic Aldermen in Brook
lyn, as well as the sixteen Republican members
of the Board. have n family fight on their hands.
and when the Board was called to order yester-
day afternoon a recess OF fifteen minutes was
ordered to enable the Democrats. II possible. to
reach an agreement. No satisfactory result ap-
parently was reached. for when tho Board re-
convened there was an immediate adjournment
without any business being transacted.
The four Eastern District Democrats and i've
OF tho disgruntled Republican members voted
RennsIeap mrmS"rs and .iSSs T. S.moc1.1s nen M bsS
formed close alliance for the control of Com
mon Council legislation during the year. Mayor
Wurster has called special meeting of the
Board for tomorrow afternoon go as to approve
the bonds of the Commissioners whom he re-
Gently appointed. The bonds must DO approved
before thcy can take charge on Feb /.