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If dull, spiritless and stupid; If your
blood is thick and sluggish; If your ap-
petite is capricious and uncertain. You
need a Sarsaparilla. For best results
take DeWitt's. 1t recommends itself.
Chas. N. Settele.
, 1896-08-12

Many a days work is lost by sick
headache, caused by Indigestion and
stomach troubles. DeWitt's Little Ear
ly Risers are the most effectual pill for
overcoming such difficulties. Chas. N.
Settele.
, 1896-08-12
G. CLARK.
Agent.

Boys will be boys" but you can't
afford to lose any Of them. Be ready for
the green apple season by having De-
Wits Collie & Cholera Cure in the
house. Chas, N, Settele.
, 1896-08-12
PUNCHES.

A Texas popuaist said in a speech
day or 90 since: Whenever l think
about these goldbugs It makes me fee
like wanting to bite chem like a dog
This reminds us OF the story Of the
man WHO stopped AtAn Arkansas farm
house and before getting of his horse
said to the farmer: Mister. will your
dog bfter' Friend" replied hayseed,
his inclination adr that way, but he
haln't Dot NO teeth."-St. Joseph MOI
Herald.
"R0lly," said one Of the brothers
Moore, - be showed aside q stack OF
nOwspapers, "one would think THAT
there had never before been a wrecked
truA in this glorious nation Of ours.
The fss advertising the Diamond
nnatchss are getting ahoud run the
WORMS for . year 1t least" Yes" said
~ otA~ Moore. - he thoushtfully
. eleaf Havana. 'ths pubic u
, 1896-08-12

Don't trifle away time when you have
cholera morbus or diarrhoea. Fight
them in the beginning with DeWitt's
Collie & Cholera Cure. You don't have
to wait for results, they are instantan-
eous and it leaves the bowels in healthy
condition. Chas. N. Settele.
, 1896-08-12

A daily paper for so cents per month
Is pretty cheap reading.
, 1896-08-12

Perhaps no greater compliment could
be paid to Major Pingree than to say
he is as successful at politics as at
Journal.
, 1896-08-12

certainly making a great deal of fuss
Plain Dealer.
Boston will reject the offer of a BEAU
tiful piece of statury for her public Ii
barry because the figure is nude. Ger,
there is nothing in the present
temperature to inspire such prudish-
ness.-Detroit Free Press.
Two important facts are becoming
palmer every day. One is hat the re-
publicans are practically all for Nc,
Kinley, and the other is that a large
proportion of the democrats are fol-
him also.-Kansas City Journal.
II Candidate Bryan finds it i'm
possible to disfgure his beauty by cul
tivating a spray OF horse-tail whisker'
on his Adams apple. as a concession t.
the populists, he might at least leave
| off his socks and diminishthe frequency
of his baths. Mr.. Bryan is young il
| politics. When he becomes more ma
ture he will learn that the ability tt
compromise is one of the prime requi'
sizes of successful statecaft-Buffalt
Express.
IF there is any gentleman" said thu
chairman, who do not agree with this
resolution. I hope they will bolt nov
and not disturb the convention later.
Wichita Eagle.
This is an age of scientific expert
ment. Ruentgen. Tesla, and Edisol
have all made discoveries recently
Andree is to hazard a trip to the mort
pole in a balloon: and now the pope
Gratis are o attempt to fly a kite wit
two tails.-Seattle Po5t-Intelligencel
The Earl of Meath say that it is tn
bad manners of the English hat max
them unpopular. If the English zee
on with this d~eprecalory and apologetl
attitude we shall find ourselves pres
entity weeping on their necks.-St. PAT
Pioneer-Press.
Perhaps no greater compliment coul
be paid to Major Pingree thar to sa,
~ =. .-.1,t.1, nc n
, 1896-08-12

II you have ever seen a little child in
the agony OF summer complaint, you
can realize the danger of the trouble
and appreciate the value Of instantane-
GUS relief always afforded by DeWitt's
Collie & Cholera Cure. For dysentery
and diarrhoea, it is a reliable remedy.
We could not afford to recommend this
as a cure unless it were a cure. Chas.
n. Settele.
, 1896-08-12
The Ladies' Manual.
Twelve Books Combined in One!

The LADIRS' MANUAL Ii . large volume Of 17 large three
column QuArto paEeA neatly bound in attractive coofed paper
covers 1t contains 2S handsome inuskr1donA and 10 without
exception the largest and most comprehensive book for ladies
ever published and sold for the low price of twenty-five csnts
II 10 really tsrep. books cuRbtned IN one and sold for the prize
OF one, for 1t contains the material usually sold In twelve sepa-
rate and distinct volumes. II may therefore b jrs.ly claimed
to be a tAre douor book Jr haentyJfus eess. lt IL without
doubt one Of tbs most useful and valuable books for lAdieq
ever pubushed, containing . greater amount and more extern
sive variety OF useful information than was ever before Rth-
cred together and published In . single volume. Tbs follow
ing are the contents Of The Ladies' Manual:
!. Fancy work for Ao0e AaoPnAent. How TO make
many beautiful thinxs for adorninE the hons.
. HOw t. Mako PAPER HOWeFD. Complete instruction
in this attractive paaume.
!. LaAies' Fancy Wsrk. How to bs.asuy the home in
leisure moments.
:. Decsrative Paisti.s. A COMPREHENSIVE. manual Of .f
instruction In this beautiful art.
5. Gniae t. NeeAleWoFk. knitftag ana Crochet.
Dssiens and direction. for all kinds Of fancy nsediswork.
g. Manual OF 17sricaltare. A guide to the culture o
flowers and plants.
l. ne Home Cock Bssk anA Family Physician.
For the kitchen and sick room.
O Perfect Etiquette. A guide 70 poiitsnsss and good
breeding.
. Familiar 0.otatisns. Tbs origin and authorship q
phrases In commonu use.
10: Pes.ss by q. ". LssssslIsw. s..etions from Ii.
great authors worta-
II. Poena By Jehn q. Whittier. Some q hh mos
charming wrtinea-
IL Poems BY Aimed Te,syssn. "EnocA Arden" "LoeA
sly Hail." and other beautiful Gsms.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17

of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, who thrilled the entire audience by
his fiery eloquence He captured the
hearts of all present and was frequently
interrupted by rounds of applause.
Grand Chief p. NJ. Arthur, of the b. of
l.. F., also delived most pointed address
which was full of interest. to the members
of the Federated organizations. There
were over 400 men present at this meet
ing
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the b. of L. f.
and O. X. c. held union meeting in Odd
Fellows hall from 4 to p. m yesterday
which was largely attended Several
interesting talks We're given on the fea-
lures of the work performed solely by the
ladies. One by Hon. l.. S. Coffin, and by
Mrs. j. II. Moore and Mrs. NJ f. Cassell
Magic City Lodge, No. 1872, of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen went
to Crystal Springs yesterday accompanied
by visiting members of the order where
watermelon feast was enjoyed.
Among those in attendance of special
prominence are Grand Chief Engineer p.
NJ. Arthur of Cleveland, Ohio, of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers; f.
p. Sergeant, of Peoria, Ill, grand master
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men; a. b. Garrettson, Cedar Rapids,
llISb oIuCI INullMuN OOn-
ductors; Val Fitzpatrick, Columbus, third
vice president Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen; Walker V. Powell, grand chief
of the Order of Railroad Photographers;
Mrs. j. II. Moore, Toledo, Ohio, grand
president Ladies' AuXiliary Order Rail-
way Conductors; i. S. Coffin, Chicago,
general secretary of the home for disabled
employees; c. +. Weisz, Middleton, New
York, secretary of the National Railway
Protective League; Mrs. VI. f. Cassell, of
Columbus, Ohio, grand vice president
Ladies' Auxiliary brotherhood Locomo-
tive Engineers Edgar Foy, of Columbus,
Ohio, general chairman Of the b. of i.
E.; G. Heck, of Bluefeld, secretary of the
general committee of O. r. c. on the
Norfolk and Western; w. T. Wells, chief
conductor of the Crewe division O. r. c.,
and II. j. p. Kello, of Crewe, local chair
man of the same; Geo W. Hardin, of
Kenova, chief conductor of Kenova divis-
ion o. r. c.
p. II. Morrisey, granl master of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and
T.. F.. Clark, grand chief conductor of the
Order of Railway Conductors, were not in
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
WuI1AME n1rssrY1

creuuity on the streets of this city. Even
members of the law firm with which he
was associated refused to look upon the
matter seriously when asked if they were
able to verify the rumor of the ex-gover-
nors death. Ii was not until after the
press wires had been busy for some time
that notification of the sadnews was OH
tanned, and there was no further hone.
that the story was unfounded The most
that could he learned here until late this
afternoon was contained in the following
telegram to Joseph b. Russell. brother
of the ex-governor, signed by Col Harry
f.. Russell: "Will found dead in he'd
this morning. Death painless. Probably
heart disease. Start for Boston at once.'
Mr.. Russell was in Canada by invita-
ton of II. f. Button, OF Boston, for the
purpose of Il rest.
dispatch from Manchester y-the-
Sea, dated July l6, says: The family of
Ex-Governor Russell, including Mrs.
Russell and the three children, William
Eustis, Jr., Richard Manning and Mar
garet, who are spending the summer in n
quiet cottage overlooking the bay, were
iii Ignorance of the cloud of sadness over
hanging them until telegram from Col.
ii. +. Russell was received announcing
the death of Mr. Russell. Apparently
dazed at first, Mrs. Russell, as a signifi-
S'iCe vi INC SUI news grew upon her,
seemed To he bearing up well. Tx Gov
renor Russeils brother, Joseph b. ar
rived about an hour later and was i'm
mediately closeted with the widow and
children
Profound grief at the news is expressed
on every side here, where the ex-governor
was one of the most popular and active of
the many summer residents.
Mr. Russell left his family here on
Monday for his pleasure trip to Quebec,
accompanied by his brother and Col II.
r. Russell and Francis Peabody, Jr. At
that time lie was apparently III perfect
physical condition, excepting that he was
somewhat fatigued after his active and
onerous work at the Chicago convention
Mrs. Russell, this morning visited the
Essex county club of which organization
Mr. Russell was an enthusiastic member.
When the news of the death was an
nounced ut the club. a shadow was
thrown over the tennis tournament and
the entertainment. kilograms from all
sections of the country expressing CON
dolences are pouring in.
Mrs. Russell, the mother of the dead
statesman, is at Crawford Notch, in the
White Mountains, and Mrs Russell's
mother is at her home in Cambridge
William Eustis Russell was born in
Cambridge on January 6, 1851, within the
shadow of the University from which he
was graduated in 1871 He received his
early training in the public schools of
continued on fourth page.)
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17

Yesterday the streets of this city pre-
sented u lively appearance. There We're
many strangers in the city and they were
mostly designated by the badges they
wore as being representatives in some
order of the Federated organizations. All
expressed themselves as being well
pleased with the Magic City of the South
west and several points of interest around
the city received the attention of the Wis
itors
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Sc
cret meeting of the various orders repre-
sented in the Federated organizations was
held in the Odd Fellows hall and lasted
until 3 o'clock. The meeting was pre-
sided over by G. NJ. Kidd, chairman of
the general committee of the b. of l.. f.,
of this city, and during the course of the
meeting addresses were made by Hon. L..
S. Coffin, of Chicago; V. Fitzpatrick, of
Peorio, ILL.,, first vice-grand master of the
brotherhood of Railroad Trainmcn; Wal
ker V. Powell, of Peoria, ILL.,, grand chief
of the Order of Railway Telegraphcrs; +.
p. Sargent, of Peoria, ILL.,, grand master
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
A DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRAT DEAD
EX-GOVERNOR RUSSELL. DIES SUD
DENLY IN CANADA
He Had Gone There for a Rest and Was
With His Eroaher and Friend at a
Fishing Camp-when Last Seen
Alive Appeared in. Perfect Health.
Profound Grief Everywhere Expressed

Quebec, July lex Governor Will
ham +. Russell, of Massachusetts, was
found dead this morning in his fishing
camp at Adelaide, near Grand Pabos,
Quebec
He passed through Montreal in the
pest OF health and was then on his way
to the salmon gardens in Gaspe. Partic-
ulars of his death are very meagre.
1t appears that the people who accom-
panied eN' Governor Russell were his
brother and +. Peabody, from Boston.
Their camp was near the Little Pabos
river, where they had been fishing all day
Yesterday, when the N-governor seemed
in the very best of health. The tent in
which they slept was divided into two
compartments, and as the ex-governor
slept alone, the others never knew that
he was dead until late this morning, when
they Thought it was time 70 wake him.
The coroner has been notified but has not
yet arrived.
y telegram from Boston saws: The
first news of eX. Governor Russell's death
was received with almost absolute in
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17

convention instead of myself he would
have no more loyal supporters in the
nation than 1 would have been. 7 tbo-k
you for this opportunity of meeting YOU. "
(Applause and cfeering.)
Mr.. Bryan was rendered n big recen.
ton at Jefferson City. The train made q
stop of thirty.f five minutes. and Mr.
Bryan was driven in Governor stone
buggy to plaza nearby and addressed
some 900 people. He was introduced Inv
Richard p. Bland
Mr.. Bryan talked about ten minutes
he complimented the crowd, and said he
was glad there was no opposition to the
denomination of Mr.. Bland for Congress-
While it may never be Mr. BANDS pleas
ure to sign bill as chief executive re-
storing silver, yet Mr. Bryan said twas
altogether possible such bill would
bear his name. We need him in Congress,
said Mr.. Bryan. The platform adop ted
at Chicago. he characterized as an inspi-
ration second only to the Declaration of
independence. The remainder of his re.
marks We're complimentary of the Vice.
Presidential candidate and Governor
Stone, after which the usual hand shak-
ing occurred.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
Was on THE WAR PATH

Funduiac, Wis, July Ex-senator
Was has prepared an address to the
democrats of Wisconsin, advising them
to denounce the action of the Chicn0o
convention, and cooperate for another
convention, and has submitted it to Gen
eral Bragg, of this city General Bragg
has prepared an address, which he will
submit to the delegates at large to that
convention. The general declares it his
convictions that the preservation of the
Democratic party organization is DEPEND
ent upon the calling of another national
convention, and the nomination of can.
didates on Democratic gold standard
platform
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
THE FATAL FLASH.
The Daughter of Senator Tillman and q
Minister Killed by lightning.

Minister Killed by lightning.
Asheville, n. c., July 16-Miss Ade-
line Tillman the eldest daughter of Uni
ted States Senator Tillman of South Car
DINA, was instantly killed by lightning
late yesterday afternoon about thirty
miles from Asheville.
Several people were out in the noun
tains on an excursion with Miss Tillman
and they had stopped under the shelter of
some chestnut trees to avoid getting wet
from the storm which suddenly arose. In
addition TO Miss Tillman, minister. Rev.
Robert Lee, was killed by the same
stroke.
The remains of both We're sent to South
Carolina to-day. Miss Tillman was a
graduate of Hollins Institute, Va, and
was very bright girl She will be
buried at Trenton, S. c., tomorrow.
Governor Evans and staff will attend
The remains of Rev. Mr.. Lee, who was
killed at the same time, will be buried at
Abbeville, S. c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
HOLD THEM GUILTY.

Omaha, Neb., July 16.-A special to
the Bee from Logan, Ia, says THE cor
oner's jury which has been investigating
the wreck in which twenty-seven lives
were lost here last Saturday night, last
night returned a verdict holding Engineer
Montgomery and Conductor Reed, of the
excursion train, guilty of criminal neeli.
gence. Warrants We're issued and they
will be brought here tomorrow. They
are in Jail at Boone.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
RAILROAD HEN STILL IN THE CITY
GRAND RECEPTION RENDERED AT
HOTEL ROANOKE.

How the Day Was Spent Yesterlay-In-
tep.sting Secret Meetings Held-Ad-
dresses Made by Prominent Leaders.
/ Nearly Thousand People in Attend
: ance at Hotel Roanoke Last Night.
An Address by Frank P. Sargent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
SHOT AND KILLED.

Sullivan, Ind, July 16.-Charles Bell,
a saAoon keeper, ten miles west of here,
was shot and killed by young Clemmons.
preachers son. Clemmons defied arres {
and is still at large. The sheriff has gone
after him
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
NOT A CANDIDATE

San Francisco, July 16.-Eugene V.
Debs has written letter to Populist in
this city in which he says he is not a cam
didate for the Populist nomination for
the Presidency.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17

The United States Government reports
show Royal Baking Powder superior to
all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
Mr.. BRYAN STARTS FOR HONE
HE LEAVES SALEM, ILLINOIS, FOR
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA,

Accompanied by His Wife and Children
Enthusiastic Crowds Greet Him on
the Route-Mr Bland Joins Him in
Missouri and Big Receptions Were
Accorded Him in That State-Several
Speeches Made.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17

Bicycles for Sale.
Bicycles for Rent.
Bicycle Riding School.
Bicycles Cleaned, Oiled and
Repaired.
Bicycle sundries, Tires, Lamps,
tBells;&c.
Pocket" Kodaks, SIS.
"Premo" Caramas.
Now and secondhand Wheels
at rock'bottom prices, both for
cash and on instruments.
Catalogue free.
ROANOKE CYCLE CO.,
IOS Salem Avenue s. w.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
w hen

n PRESCRIPTION Is HANDED To Us
/ WE TAKE 1T FOR GRANTED THAT
SOME ONE is SICK AND. NEEDS THE
MEDICINE AT ONCE. NOW, MOST
PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO WAIT LONG
! FOR A PRESCRIPTION TO BE FILLED.
STILL THE CoMPoUNDING.oF SOME
PRESCRIPTIONS EQUIRE MORE
TIME THAN OTHERS. IN EITHER
CASE WE PROMISE CAREFUL, Ac-
CURATE AND PROMPT sEEvICE, AS
WE HAVE NO SODA WATER NOR
ICE CREAM CUSTOMERS TO DIVERT
OUR TINE AND ATTENTION FROM
/. IMMEDIATELY SERVING THE SICK.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-17
TIE WEATHER

s--l Forecast for Virginia: Showers
early Friday morning, CT caring by
noon, northerly Winds becomir. * variable.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-24

In Britain Life Insurance from two to three times older than it
in America recognized distinct science While the
The safety features adopted by the Fidelity known the Fouse
[System' is superior. 1t assumes:
FRsr-Tha values of real asa railroad securities
corporate Of all kinds cannot fixed guaranteed
law sovency represented
the value Of which fucuates uncertain, not fixed
guaranteed by law. r*" .:->I
proportion
and absurdiH practice to fix by the value of policies
based certain rate interest," with penalty attached That the
through depreciation securities declines rate of
the hands of receiver.
THRDThat the past experience furnishes the best
possible basis of determining the future COST and that life
companies should collect advance from policy
holders than insurance shows be enable
them to discharge their obligations
F0URTHTha there absolute security afforded under
policy If both the and amount payable Hereunder
eonos Hnce the Fidelity %utaa Life Association writes
policy definite advance based past
experience, md the right through it's safe
clause to call members to make good Impairment of its
fund. This addition afOrdlng
payable advance guarantees nsues the
and renders the security absolute. 49,
THEREFoRE-The Fidelity Mutual Life Association not old
the usual Of the
their weaknesses Its system protest against the DID, we'll
REPUTATION of haphaZard rates.
presents the world record years magnificent
business ratio Of assets to liability showing surplus strength
it's head every desirable form of
oeabe accurate and equitable surrender
For definite statement of cost and advantages send adj
FRANK B. SIMMONS, District Agent,
Little Falls, Minnesota.
W. A. CRAWFORD Manager Minnesota Department. Minneapolis
MINI. .. .~ .<. .-,..% @=@.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-24
. OUR YOUNG FOLKS
Y Little Sketch Of Casabianca, Real
Hero In . Famous Naval Battle.

Hero In . Famous Naval battIe.
The boy who stood on the burning
deck has been familiar Egnre in the
/ mind Of every school child, but it is
4 surprising to learn how few people know
anything about him or the vessel on the
burning deck Of which he perished.
Louis Casabianca, father of the youth
full hero, was Corsican serving in the
navy Of the French republic. He was q
brave officer, and when General Bona
parte invaded Egypt in 1898 Captain
Louis Casabianca was appointed to the
flagship l. Orient. ..4. @
His son, lad Of only 10 years Of age,
begged to be allowed to accompany him,
and he was also appointed a MILDLY"
on board the admiral's ship. The feet
sailed from Toulon with the transports
{ and troops, and Sir Horatio Nelson went
after them with the British feet
IA. "A curious thing happened while the
fleets were in the Mediterranean. The
English were seeking the French, and
when Is men -ofwar were hunting for
II other men of-war and 400 transports
You would think that in such q narrow
sea they would meet. But they didn't.
The hostile fleets actually crossed each
other one night, and not even Casabian-
cas- keen young eyes detected the enc
my's vessels. &.,...
" The Orient and the rest Of the French
ships reached Egypt, the soldiers under
Bonaparte landed, and the admiral
anchored his ships in the bay Of Abukir.
It was OH the LIST Of August that our
!. young hero, always Old the alert, was
sitting up at the masthead, on the watch
for the enemy, when he perceived two
strange vessels, then three more and fin
ally dozen ships approaching He i'm
mediate1y gave the alarm. The English
had come. Then followed fearful nav
al battle.
# Captain Casabianca was wounded and
carried to the cabin, accompanied by
his son. Smelling fire, which, bad seized
upon the ship, the father, SO one story
Of the occurrence goes, sent his son to
the deck. probably for greater safety,
bidding him remain until he told him
to leave it. But the brave captains life
went quickly out, and his heroic son
waited in vain for the word that could
never come. Thus it came to pass that,
in the words of the poem: .,,..
He called aloud. essay. father. say. If yet my
task is donei'
He knew not that the chioftain lay unconscious
Of his son. 49, va, -
And when at length fearful rending
explosion skaters the flame swept ship
whence all but him had fed
The boy! Oh, where is her
Ask Of the winds that far around with frag-
ments strewed the sea-. '.s
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-24

The public will regret to learn Of the
double life, one a very giddy one, the
other very serious and pious one, Of
the chief officer Of chapter of Christian
Endeavorers in one Of the eastern states.
He was SO good outwardly that be was
made president Of the Christian Endeav'
orers. At the same time he was SO bad
inwardly that when he was up before a
police justice and the tale of his getting
drunk, leading double life matrimoni-
ally and doing about everything else bad,
was revealed to the public, the Justice
ordered him. quickly to get out OF the
room SO as to clear the atmosphere OF
the court. In the newspaper report of
his sad fall it is said, "He was greatly
esteemed for his supposed piety. " Thus
it seems that not even the Christian
Endeavorers can keep goats out of their
sheepfold. ...'- ~.-...