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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30

Norfolk, July %. I'm reply to a query
regarding rumor that he had resigned
as vice-president and general manager of
the Seaboard Air Line, Mr.. st. John said
to-day:
1.-The rumor is entirely without war
rant and evinces the desperation of the
great monopoly, the Southern railway,
who are quite likely at the bottom of it,
The holders of the securities of the lines
comprising the Seaboard system arcquite
satisfied with the action of officers of
their system, and will not assent to any
proposition that would invalidate or re-
duce the material value of such securities
by consolidation of their interests with
the Southern, which could but have that
effect, nor will they consent to be held
up by the Southern, whose purpose. by
creating an opposition line on the bay,
has no other object than the destruction
of its competitor, and of ..all Competition
in the South. This, and this.-Saonly The
Seaboard Air Line will endeavor to pro-
tect the people of the South in their
efforts to maintain competition against a
monopoly that would destroy it. and it
calls for Il halt on the further violation
of law by the consolidation of additional
lines, and the restoration of lines un-
lawfully consolidated into its system.
The people shall have all of the facts
if necessary. | was advised few DAYS
since that a rumor of this kind would be
started, and further, that it had been dis
cusscd at the meeting of the Southern
States Freight Association held in At
lanta last week. 1t is in line with
another statement which was made at
that meeting that the Southern had been
offered the control of the Seaboard Air
Line and declined it, This is the first
instance recorded where the Southern is
known to have declined anything in the
shape of Il railroad. The people need not
feel in the least disturbed by .rumors of
this nature. Our purpose is to stay with
them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
HE MAY MODIFY IT.

Washington, July 29.---In the railway
circles it is now believed that Judge
Simonton, of the United States circuit
court, will so modify his restraining
order in the matter of the Injunction
against the Seaboard Air Line ana the
southern railroads that twill not con-
iiict with the interstate commerce law,
which requires a ten days notice ofin-
crease or decrease of rates At the office
of the interstate commerce bureau the
officials refused to he interviewed on the
subject and what action will he taken if
the restraining order is not modified is
simply cQnjeCtural. The Seaboard line
has not yet filed any notice with the in
terstate commerce commission of its in
tentions and thus far. it's agents in this
city have not been notified of any change
In the tariff rates.
AT the Offices of the rival companies
there appears to he willingness on the
part OF the officials to comply with the
order of the court, but the Seaboard peo-
pie are open in their declarations that the
movement which led to the action of the
court was inspired by the Southern
States Freight Associations which. the
Seaboard people claim, is frightened CON
corning the result of Il long continued
rate war to some of its members.
The officials of the Southern road in
this lcity said yesterday they had not
been notified that the injunction issued
by the court had been served on their
company. When asked what caused
the delay OF service they replied that chey
could not tell, but expected the paper
would he executed very soon. 1t was also
sad that until after the injunction
proceedings come before the court,
August To- the war of rates would be
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.

Washington, July 29.-Capt. Merrill
Miller reports to the Navy Department
that the board which inspected the South
Carolina militia found that the men of
the Beaufort division We're we'll set up:
the officers gave their commands well
and obedience was quick and prompt.
The men of all divisions picked up the
drill at the main and secondary batteries
quite readily and understood the signal
instructions given them
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
Proceedings of the Morning and After
noon Sessions Yesterday.

Blue Ridge Springs, Va, July 20. -
Especial. )--The State Board of Agricul-
ture met this morning at 9:30 o'clock and
held two sessions, one in the morning
and one in the afternoon The report of
Commissioner Thomas Whitehead was
read and considered, as was also that of
the State weather service, both of which
after discussion were referred to the COM
mittce on general welfare. The question
OF Farmers Institutes was favorably dis
cussed and at O'Clock p. IN. the board
ADJOURNED until 10 Il. IN. tomorrow.
A. j. McMath, Il member of the board
from Olney, Va, and Edward \. Evans.
assistant weather director, arrived this
morning and were present at the meet
ing of the board.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
THE FATAL HEAT

Louisville, July 29-The present hot
spell has broken the record for the mast
hfteen years Yesterday the thermome-
ter registered 9S-5 and to-day it reached
W degrees Two deaths due to the heat
are reported, both the victims being la
borers, and there have been numerous
prostrations.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
HAVE BEEN RELEASED.

Washington, July 29.-Thc Depart
ment of State has been advised by Consul
General Lee nj Havana, under date of
July %, that George Calver, an Ameri-
can citizen. arrested at Manazillo. dis
trict of Santiago de Cuba, in the month
of April of this year, and Manuel Roma
tsosa, also an American citizen residing
in the same province, have been official
~ notified of their unconditional release
OF prison
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
READING THEM orr

Denver, Col, July 29.-The Colorado
Republican State central committee to-
day passed resolution endorsing Nc
hinley and Hobart and ruling all Re-
publicans who had announc d them
selves for Bryan and Sewall out Of the
deliberations of the party.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
THEY QUIT WORK

Wilkesbarre, Pa, July 30 The New
ton Coal Company, which operates the
Inflated twin shaft at Pi;tston. where
tty nine men were imprisoned by a cave
IN, today gave notice to the men en-
ployed in digging for the bodies, that
wages would he cut from 50 % TO 81. 80 per
day. The day workmen refused to 90 on
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
PLEDGING rIlEIR Support

La Sale, MS, July 20.-The Demo.
Gratis of the Eleventh district in conven-
ton here this afternoon nominated G NJ
Golden, of Minok, for Congress. The
convention adopted resolutions pledging
support to the Chicago platform and can
dictates and endorsing Altgeld's admins
6fation of State affairs
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
HOT IN CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, July 90 The sweltering
heat continues. Two men were overcome
by the heat to-day. The first, Martin
Taylor, a street cleaner, died in short
time The other, NJ. Kobald, baker, is
in critical condition.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
Mr.. ST. JOHN DENIES THE RUHQR
HE WILL NOT RESIGN FROM THE
S. \ L.

Says the Southern Railway is Behind the
Report and That it Evinces the Des-
peration of That Great Monopoly-It
is Now Believed That Judge Simonton
Will Modify His Restraining Order
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
STORM IN OHIO

South Charleston, O.. July 29.-To-
night this city was visited by most de-
structive wind and rain storm. Trees
were uprooted, fences Frustrated and
many bridges swept away. Crops in low
lands have been made not worth harvest
ing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
WASHINGTON Is THE FAvoRITE

Washington, July 29-The location
of the national Democratic HEADQUARTERS
Will he decided in a few DAYS Senator
Jones, chat rman of the committee. is ey-
pected here tomorrow or Friday. There
Is strong disposition ut present to To-
cate the headquarters here and unless
Senator Jones trip to the West hos
changed his ideas on the subject il seem
ed reasonably certain that WASHINGTON
Will be selected. Although the location
OF headquarters at Washington would he
an entirely new departure there are many
reasons with the conditions which hedge
about the campaign which point to this
city as the most available from which to
conduct the coming campaign. Com
paratively little aid is expected from
New York or Chicago, Besides the COM
hlttee of the silver party has already
selected Washington as headquarters and
all the indications are that the Populist
committee, with Senator Butler at its
head. will also locate here. If the
Democratic headquarters were located i'm
this city the three committees could ton
certain extent work in conjunction for
the union of the silver forces and the
masslng of their strength Such fusion
OF electoral! tickets as may he necessary
to accomplish this result could also be
more easily directed II the several COM
mittees were working side by side But
more important than all is the fact that
Senator German, whose long experience
as campaign manager would make his
services almost invaluable to the new
committee, has agreed to give Senator
Jones the benefit of his counsel and adj
wee. He does not, however. il is under
stood, desire any official connection with
the committee, but if the HEADQUARTERS
are located here he will be constantly in
close touch with the work rs it progress
es. Some of the local Democratic leaders
here have secured an option on the old
Wormley Hotel in this city as II place for
the headquarters in case WASHINGTON is
selected 1t is expected that Senator
Jones will announce the members of the
executive committee soon after his ar
rival
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
y GENERAL ORDER.
Railway Mail Clerks Erected Not to
Take Part in Politics.

Washington, July 90 Postmaster
General Wilson has issued an order IN
all railway mail clerks directing them
not to take an active interest in the politi-
cal campaign, such rs would be involved
in their attending political conventions
as delegates, making political speeches.
or assisting the management OF political
campaigns. The Postmaster Generals
circular expressly states that he does not
desire to control their opinions on politi-
cal matters
The order, which is in line with the
famous "pernicious activity order of
President Cleveland in 1886, was issued
to-day by General Superintendent White.
OF sthe railway mail service, by direction
of the Postmaster General. 1t saws:
The department does not attempt or
desire to control the political opinions of
any one connected with the postal ser
vice, but 1t insists that employees of the
railway mail service shall not take an
active interest in politics in the way OF
attending conventions as delegates, max
ing political speeches or assisting in the
management OF political campaigns.
These employees should recognize the fact
that their tenure of Office rests upon
themselves; If they conform to these re-
qalrementS and are efficient. courteous
to the public, their officers and com
rades, and abstain from unseemly and
indecent language i'll discussing candi-
dates or parties, they may reasonably
expect to remain in the service All this
VIII not interfere with their voting ac-
cordinS to the dictates of their own con
science or OF expressing their opinions
IN an Intelligent and courteous way
More than this, however. is detrimental
To the best Interests of the service and
Is IN NfOlnfIOn All rho - y.
laws and regulations and also of the
order of the President issued July H.
1856, which is still in force"
The formal order was brought out bv
complaints against some of the clerks
The Postmaster General will issue n
general order of the same tenor TO all
classes of the employees in the entire
postal service later on. 1t will not he
done, however, until complaint is made
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
AN EDITOR NOMINATED.

Junction City, Kas. July 29-The
Fifth Congressional district Populist
convention has nominated w. ID. Vim
cent for Congress. He is editor of the
Clay Center Dispatch and member of the
State hoard OF railrond commissioners
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
TORNADO IN INDIA%.

huntington, Ind, July ga tornado
late this afternoon damaged many build
lhgs here, twisted off trees and rendered
worthless many fields of corn and oats
III was accompanied by deluging rain
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
HOT IN ST LOIrIS

St. Louis, July 29.-The terrible heat
that has prevailed in this city during the
last three days has abated but little
Mrs. Julia Vollmer, aged 3S, expired in
commissions at her home as re suit of
the heat
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
BIG RUSSIAN LOAN.

Paris. July 29-The Russian loan of a
billion francs, 5000 900, 900 issued by the
Rothschilds, has been covered twenty
five times over.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30

The United States Government reports
show Royal Baking Powder superior to
all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
Take Your Best Cir" Out

On oun"Tandem," which he s ,os, bcen
equipped with puncturo proof tires. ''>A
Bicycles for rent.
bicycles cleaned. oiled and rcpa' red.
s.d Dhrlng July and August we Sill sell or our
gains: One second hand Col imhia. we,%ht As
Ios, sis; one s9 Lsdys SiGo Raiisdsy, $40; one
~ model, SO; SlC0 "World' BieScles at ss7, so.
and lots OF Others. "' S'''''
All kinds OF tires and gu ,s-Irs
Pocket Kodaks, IS.
Call and be convinced.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
4 GASOLENE EXpLOSION-

Elizabeth City, n c., July 29.-Au
explosion of a gasolvnc tank on the
steamer Filcna, completely wrecked the
vessel, and four persons were badly in
jured. Capt.'.C. ID. Lestncr had both legs
broken and was acknowledgement. He
may die. c. ID. Lestner, .Jr. .and will
liam Iestner, sons of the captain had
arms and ribs broken. and were badly
bruised about the head. Mrs. Owens. of
Collington Island passenger, was
struck 10y .wreckage and injured inter
nally.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30

The Business College entertainment at
Calvary Church tonight Free. Com
mencement exercises tomorrow night at
the same place. Free.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-30
The Secret of
Success in the
Conduct of Our
Business Aaaana....,.

We aestain from all Boosting. blowing
and Representations, as we'll as envy,
prejudice and SANDER, toward others. We
attribute our success to the merits OF our
goods. They speak for themselves; they
demand attention and admiration; they
receive it. Again, we MAKE every ems.
toner our friend: we get their influence;
we retain it; we meet the convenience. OF
every patron so far as Il is in Our power:
We sell goods you know TO be the best
without Our telling Jon. Those who are
not familiar are iavitcd to investigate.
Our linz consists of the celebrated st.eir
and Haines Bros. Pianos and Estey and
Packard Organs.
IL e ROGERS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
SOUTH HEIGHTS HAPPENINos.

South Heights, Nov. 25.-Miss
Maud Irwin. of Annawan, is home
for few days vacation.
Mrs. K. S. Silvis, who has been
silk for several days, is improving.
Miss Lou Stevens, of Green River,
is visiting relatives here for q few
days.
The funeral of Willie Liepelt, who
died Sunday morning. was held from
the home OF his parents Monday
afternoon. A large number Of friends
followed the remains to their last
resting place in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
FISnts.

The largest house of the week
turned out to see the Flints last night
at Harper's theatre. The doctor
seemed to be at his best from the
vim and dash displayed in his work.
which seemed first to take hold OF
his sensitives and then di.fuse itself
over the audience in the way OF
laughter. These people are justly
termed laugh-makers, as il is first q
smile. then laugh, then q scream
The most comical situations are at
all times presented in such good
nstured way that no matter in what
position subject finds himself. he
does not lose his temper. The finish,
being the rock breaking, was q great
success. Tonight "Trilbs" will be
presented, Miss st. Clair being hyp-
Noticed and made to sing the old
familiar song, "Ben Bolt" After
that she will sing in her natural
voice. which is q high mezzo So
prano. This act created such favor
able comment last Tuesday that the
house should be crowded. "A Night
at the Circus" will close the enter
tainment-a bright showing Of scenes
In that line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
LIKE THEIR PARENTS
Boys Gan Have Their Coffee nov.

Uoye Can Have Their Co6ee Wow.
When Q good healthy boy sits down
to his breakfast and sees "a and ms
have their coffee to dip toast 10 and
sip. he feels sighted that he cans
have some too. But parents know
that it is really poisonous to children
and refuse them. Postum. the grain
coffee made by Postum Cereal com.
pany, lim., Battle Creek, Mich, is OK.
actly like coffee in looks, and yet IL
is made OF the healthful grains and
is nourishing and fatening. Boys
and girls can drink it every meal IL
they like. 1t is simply food Of the
most nourishing sort, but SO pre-
pared that is fills the eye Of even a
careful expert.
DR.. E. Schoene, 1176 Milwaukee
avenue. Chicago. says: III am very
much pleased with Postum. II is q
delicious drink, and think prefera.
BILE to all similar products, such as
health coffee. malt, etc"
A reliable grocer will never offer q
cheap or weak imitation of q geuu.
inc original article because he hap
pens to make a little extra profit.
But 1t is well to observe that when
genuine Postum Cereal coffee is or
dered, that you get Postum and not
a spurious imitation offered as lust
as good"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
TRAGEDY AT SEARS
Edgar Cox 10 Accidentally Shot
to Death.
HE HAD BEEF OUT HUNTING.

In Allghsasg Feoo . oa1G IT, fssgess q
Hts 0sa osss csssas 80 Dssshsssss. shs
Load L.oass,g b nS Rsgss Ossss. so
Iasssasiy kuiiag 1ua.
Edgar, l7-year-old son Of Hill K.
Cox. Of Sears. Was instantly killed
by the accidental discharge OF his
gun near his home NJ $50 wednes-
day afternoon.
He had been hunting with Fred
Kay, . 16-year-old lad from this city.
They were using . skiff. and when
dusk began to appear they set out for
home. The boat was put into shore
at the rear Of the canning factory in
Sears. Before the boat had fairly lsnd-
ed young Cox Jumped out onto the
shore. He then reached for the gun.
an old army musket, which was
lying at the bottom of the boat.
With his right hand on the muzzle.
he drew the weapon toward him.
Somehow the trigger caught on q RIB
OF the boat. The gun. which was
loaded With rabbit shot. discharged.
With faint cry Edgar fell back onto
the shore. Death was instantaneous.
the muzzle Of the gun being but q
few inches from his chest when IL
was discharged.
The shot left o frightful wound In
the boys right chest. penetrating the
lung. The cries OF the dead boys
companion brought assistance, and
the body was taken to Hayes store
at Sears. where an inquest was held
by Deputy Coroner Eckbart with a
jury composed OF L. X Sykes. Will
liam Shoemaker, j. A. Passmore, r.
NJ. Brewer. John r. White and
Nicholas Imhoff. A verdict Of death
from accidental shooting Was re-
turned.
Buried at 0omptoo.
The remains Of the unfortunate
boy were taken to Hampton on the
Milwaukee train this morning. the
funeral services being conducted a,
the Methodist church by Rev. j. A
Afford. lntermept took place ii
Hampton cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27

Sealed proposals will be receivei
at the city clerks Office. Rock Island.
ILL.,. until Monday, Dec. z. A. ID. 1896.
ut 5 O'Clock p. m, for Furnishing
1000 feet Of hose for the FIRE depart
ment Of said city.
Bidders are required to furnish
samples Of the hose they propose to
furnish.
Rock Island. ILL.,. Nov. IS. 1896.
A. d. HUEsIxG. City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27

We oner one hundred dollars reward for any
CAGE Of Cstarrh that cannot be cured by Halle
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY CO., Props. Toledo. Ohio.
We. the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
ney for the last Is year,, and believe him per
Getty honorable in al business transactions, and
financially able to carry out any oblig atoms made
BY their firm
wrsr & TRrAx, Wholesale Drlgg;ets, Toledo, o.
wALDINe. KrsNAx q NARvrS, v holesale Drrg-
Ri-ts, Toledo. o.
Hall's Catarrh Cure lie taken internally, acting
directly upoa the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold By all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27

J. W. PUITKR, Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
Roek,~r.s Aynsna sosvO

The best ssIys in the wo.id for
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hands, chilbiains. corns aud Ill skin
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money refucded. Price IS osnts per
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
A Good Investment.

On receipt Of ten cents. cash or
stamps. . generous sample will be
mailed Of the most popular remedy
cstsrrh and hay fever cure (Ely's
Cream Balm) sufficient TO demon
strate its great merit. Full size So
cents. ELY BROTHERS.,
Sc Warren ST., New York. City.
/ suffered from catarrh three year,
it got so bad I could not work; I used
two bottles OF Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely well; I would not be
without it. A. c. Clarke, 34l Shaw.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
MILAN MUSINGS.

Milan, Nov. 25.-George w.
Smith, OF Seaton, has been visiting
for the past few days with Milan
friends and relatives.
The street lamps will be taken care
Of for the sum Of 81 so per month.
Lester Kuehl visited his friend
Johnny Koch in Rock Island last
Sunday.
Miss Edith Davis, teacher OF room
1, gave a Thanksgiving dinner to her
pupils Wednesday noon.
Miss Emma Wichmann and Miss
Rcso1Kruse. OF Rock Island. spent
Sunday visiting Milan friends.
Arthur Mead, who has been at Hot
Springs, Ark, for q couple Of
months, returned to Sears last week,
and Tuesday he called on his Milan
A man was found dead (drunk) on
the church corner Tuesday evening.
The man works for . farmer south
of town and had absorbed little too
much hop extract and fell out of q
wagon.
The new street lamps were given q
test Monday evening, and as far as
the lamps are concerned they gave
as much light as could be ex-
pected. The lamps have been placed
on alternate corners.
Abe Freeburg, of Bowling, whose
leg was broken by the kick of a horse
last Wednesday, is getting along
nicely. The accident was q very
queer one and happened while Mr..
Freeberg was putting on load OF
hay.
Last Friday evening the Woodmen
gave dance and large number at
tended, and the affair was q success
in every way. Supper was served.
Stoy's orchestra discoursed music
during the evening and everything
passed off pleasantly
The j. A. Bartlett Concert COM
pany gave q first class entertainment
in the town hall Tuesday evening to
a small but appreciative audience.
A large crowd would have been
present, but the weather was bad
and the church affair made too close
q date for anyone to attend both.
All of the company did we'll and Miss
Mae Schaefer received great applause
when she sang 1.-The Man in the
Moon Kicks" and "Did You Ever
Throw q Kiss Like That" Miss La
Veta Stewart sang . selection en-
titled "Only Last Summer" and re-
ceived an encore. A negro farce.
The Traveller" closed the program.
This was the frat concert that has
been held in the town hall for some
time.