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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
4 SUPPOSED Suicide.

East Radford, June ~. Special This
evening at O'Clock Miss Emma Dowell
was found dead in her bed at Bluefeld
\ coroner's inquest was held, but the
cause of death was not ascertained \
Roanoke Times representative learned
that half an ounce of laudanum had
been taken
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
MORE ARMENIANS KILLED.

Constantinople. June ~. -Distur-
Dances of II more serious nature occurred
at Van OH Monday \ large number of
Armenians We're killed, and many sought
refuge in the British consulate. 1t is cs-
tmated that 100 persons We're killed on
both sides in the rioting OF last week and
Monday
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
CANADIAN ELECTIONS.

London. June 2i.The St James Ga
zette, referring to the Canadian elections,
says; The rock upon which the conSer-
vativcS came to grief was State rights.
Manitoba violated the fundamental con
tract upon which the federation was
based, and the nation seems disinclned
to enforce it. Even in Canada home rule
does not ALWAYS wOrk smnothlXN
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
GENERAL CAMPBELL \ MANIAC,

Los Angeles, June ~. Gen \. r..
Campbell, the well-known Rrpublicon
orator, has become a raving maniac
General Campbell's failure is very sad.
lie is II lawyer of high standing and
strong attainments, and gifted orator.
lie came to this city from Kansas. and
some months ago his wife died. His loss
entailed great suffering upon the general.
whose constant brooding over his cond
ton has superinduced brain fever He
was examined before the insanity com.
missioners, and was committed To the
Highlands asylum.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Whlte' oil Georgetown, was nominated
after much disorder. +. ! RInnJen os
Cleveland, was nominated for iuJs,e ~
the Supreme Court.
The ticket was completed by the nom
lnation of Patrick McKeown. of Cincin-
natl, for food and dairy commissioner
and Joseph Frank. of Dayton. for mem
Der OF the board of public works
At p. III. the convention adiourred
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
GROCERS' ASSOCIATION NEET.

Richmond, Va, June 244 The South
ern Wholesale Grocers Association he
gins its fifth annual meeting in this city
tomorrow Representative wholesale
Srocers are present from all over the
South, and a large and successful meet
ing is anticipatcd
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
MIR. BAYARD HONORrD

Oxford, June 2i.-The honorary degree
Of ID. {. l.. was conferred to-day upon
Thomas f. Bayard, the United States
ambassador; Joseph Chamberlain. the
secretary of state for the colonies: John
Corley. VI. T., late chief secretary for Ire
land, and Prof Francis Andrew Marsch.
professor of English language az I.aFay
cite College Pennsylvania. and five
others
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
CONTRACT AMARDED.

Washington, June "a The Secretary
of the Treasury has awarded TO Jude
Il Walker, of Atlanta, Ga the contract
for the interior finish, plumbing and APP
proaches for the new public building at
\eMbern. Y Z. mt their bid of 500 $50
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
TO HAVE \ RECEPTION.

Denver, Col, June ~ Mayor McNIur.
ray has been notified by Senator Teller
that he will reach Denver July |. and it
has been decided to give him reception.
i'll which the entire State will take part
in on that day instead of July {.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
HARRITY IN WASHINGTON

Washington, June 24.-Chairman Har-
rity' of the national Democratic commit
tee, reached here from Philadelphia yes
terday morning and departed this even
ing During his stay he had informal
talks with several administration officials
including Postmaster General Wilson.
with whom he spent some time this after
noon
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
BURNING THE KRALLS.

Buluwayo. June H-Burnham. the
American scout, has killed the native
god Mlimo, in a cave in the Matoppo
NILS. IL was impossible 20 capture him
alive. owing 10 the numbers Of kaflirs ia
the vicinity. Burnham i now burning
all the kraals in the hills
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25
DEATH OF 4 CASHIER

Charlottesville, Va, June 24.-Benja
min Collins Flanagan, cashier of the
Peoples National Bank, and prominent
citizen of this city, died this morning
aged 50. He is survived by second wife
and five children, all by his first wife.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

something entirely new at COINS. 100
dozen japanese neckwear imported direct
from Toxic, Japan. Sold in Northern
cltie7 Tor Doc each Our price , FOR PC.
Notice them in the window.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Something entirely new at COINS. 100
dozen Japanese neckwear, imported direct
from Toxic. Japan. Sold in Northern
cities for soc. each. Orr price for Pc.
Notice them in the window.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Don I fail 10 hear the wonderful polian
ut j. f. Rogers lO4 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

The United States Governments reports
show Royal Baking Powder superior To
all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Biggest bargains IN harness at Yost.
Forrer Cos
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-25

Pure milk Dig schooner-) at Bonner's 5.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
, BRAVE LAURA ALBERTA.
A New York Actress Who Has
Done Much for Cubai
Her Cozy Home Has Been Safe Refuge
for Exiled PatriOts-She VIII Now
Go to the Front In tho Capac-
ity of Nurse.

The struggle of Cuba has brought
to light examples of courage and devo-
ton to the cause on the part of women
whose deeds of bravery and self-sacri-
fee will be recorded in history and song
in years to come.
When the war was inaugurated and
money was needed to defray the eX-
penses OF putting Gen. Gomez and his
leaders on the fated isle, the wife of one
of the patriots, now in Washington,
was the first to say: LET me furnish
the money!" And she did, out OF the
remnants of a fortune once owned in
Cuba
When ammunition was needed to
make possible the revolt last June in
the province of Camaguey, woman,
Carload Aguerro, now exiled and in the
city of New York, was the first to vol
unteer her services in the dangerous
mission. Trip after trip she made from
Havana to the Inland city of Puerto
Principe, carrying thousands of rounds
of ammunition in the bottom of her
trunk. In time suspicion became at
taCneQ 10 IeT anu Sic Was SolliPtiiSu
to flee for her life.
New York to-day holds more than one
fair patriot who is devoting all her
energies and is willing to risk her life
in the struggle, and they are not all
Cubans.
One of the most trusted workers in
the cause, says the New York Herald,
is an American, Laura Alberta. She
was the original Dearest in Little Lord
Fauntleroy."
The reading of a Cuban play last
summer brought her in contact with
many leaders in New York city, and
from them she imbibed an intense in
terest in the Cuban cause, which Gull
minated in her offering her services in
any capacity. Her parlors were thrown
open to the Cuban leaders, where, in
quiet and security, they could discuss
important moves. Tokay and choco-
late were always served.
Here was entertained Francisco
Gomez, son of the Cuban commander
in chief, now in the field Cesar de
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05

Pacific, which taps the main lire al
New Iberia. 1t is partially reached
in this way. Visitors at Jeffer-
sons are set down at little sta
ton in the middle of the prai-
rie. 1t is called Bob Acres, out Of
compliment to the owner of the neigh
boring land, and it is out of sight.
That is 70 say, there isn't another house
to be seen, and the only method of
getting away is to have a stout team
pull you through the marshes and mud
holes.
They have just such teams up at JET
ferson's, so that visitors are sure O
reaching the beautiful hill, covered
with mammoth live oak and crowned
by a broad rose-garlanded cottag..
which was built by the present owner
Bread verandas stretch around it, and
at the corner are the servants quar-
ter, where johnson, the cook, and gen,
eral guardian during Mr.. Je1fc, sons
absence, lives with his wife and three
Of the cutcst Of little pckaninnies.
Formerly the arriving visitor would
have heard no sound except that of the
welcoming voices of friends, the SOL
tones of johnson and the wind through
the great trees. OF late, however
there has been continual accompani.
,nent of hammering and rafting and
driving. Day and night the diamord
drill is being sent further and further
down into hole which is already about
1000 feet deep, and which, since the
depth of ITO feet, has sent up core OF
pure salt.
About ten miles from jefferson 5
island is another and larger hill, called
Petit Anse, or Avery's island. Duril.i
the war the soldiers discovered that
there was deposit of salt there and
since that time the mines have been
worked almost constantly. There is
literally hill of absolutely pure rock
salt, which has only to be dug out,
crushed to the requisite degree and sent
out packed ready to be used.
The salt mine, as the island is known,
even on the map, is curiosity which
people go miles to see. The part of the
iiih'S "hiSh 10 DSilso WI hCd az PlSfEIt
is about 100 feet below the surface
When one steps off the elevator which
has carried one down the shaft, one
finds oneself in an immense vaulted
chamber, of which the floor, the walls.
the ceiling are of pure salt crystals.
The air is singularly pure and agree
able. The large gasoline lamps, with
half a dozen burners, light up the
vaulted ceiling, which sparkles as if
the lamp were Aladdin's and had
changed the salt to diamonds.
The deposit is absolutely without
any other veins Of strata. The drill at
Jefferson's has not found single break
in the pure salt. Mr.. jefferson has al
ways had an idea that there was some
deposit of a mineral nature underlying
his hill. and now he is carrying his
curiosity further still, and is trying
to find out what is underneath the salt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
$3.50 ,-.------
THE SPECTRAL LEMUR.
Luminous Nocturnal Eye of the Monkey
oldest Relative.

Luminous Nocturnal Eye of the Monkeys
oldest Relative.
The spectral lemur, who lives in the
Malay archipelago, has about the oldest
appearances of any known animal. In
this newspaper you will see the first
really lifelike picture of him ever
printed
This little animal Is relative of the
monkey. Naturalists give the name OF
orimates to the group of animals con-
listing of man, the monkeys and the
emurs because they come first for de-
,cription. OF all the primates the spec
raj lemur comes first for oddity of per-
'onal appearance.
His greatest but not his only pc
,uliarity is to be found in his eyes,
which are enormous. They cover the
greater part of his face, leaving only
Dom for ridiculously small nose.
In color the eyes are greenish yell
low and are exceedingly luminous at
night. They shine out green and bril-
liant, when the rest of the body is to-
ally invisible to man. This is how the
little lemur has acquired the title of
spectral.
The specter is only six or seven
inches long and lives in the dense for
ests Of the Malay archipelago, where
there is darkness at all times. He makes
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05

Salas, one of the original four who,
with Gomez and Marti, landed year
ago on the Cuban coast, sought the Sc
clusion of her apartments to talk over
plans for the now famous winter raid
into the "Occident." Lieut.. Alfredo
Sanchez Agramonte, another staff Off
Ger of Gomez's command, who nearly
lost his life in bringing from Cuba the
credentials which made Thomas Estrada
Palma minister plenipotentiary of the
new republic, in Miss Alberta's house
first heard the glad tidings of the safety
of his wife and child, after the whole
sale arrests in Puerto Principe.
In her rooms many of the insurgent
leaders met and conversed with veteran
blockade runners, whose services have
since been so useful in landing of eXpe-
ditions carrying men, arms and ammu-
milton.
On the large oak center table, beneath
a huge japanese canopy, charts of the
Bahamas and the West Indies were I'M
rolled, and over them some of the clev-
crest navigators of the southern seas,
English as well as Yankee, have laid
courses and, with the Cubans, planned
flibustering enterprises.
Miss Alberta is the only woman in
the world who has enjoyed the priv
ilege of being present at these secret
gatherings. That the confidence in her
was not misplaced is best evinced by the
fact that from the early landing of
Roloff and Sanchez to the present time
no expedition once away from Amer
lean ports has been caught by the Span
ish cruisers and gunDoats.
Detectives and spies have of late
grown very persistent Some, who on
one pretext or another, sought to gain
entrance into the now well-known
apartments, met at Miss Alberta's hands
kind of welcome they will not forget.
For obvious reasons the quiet little par
Tors in Thirty-ninth street are to be
abandoned, and the fair patriot who
once presided will soon leave for the
island.
Dr. Enrique Agramonte, a colonel in
the last Cuban revolution and brother
to Gen. Ignacio Agramonte, who was
killed, has accepted Miss Alberta's serv-
ices, and will in a short time take her
to Cuba as Red Cross nurse.
In speaking of her Col. Agramonte
said: "All Cubans who know Miss 81
berta hold her in the highest possible
esteem. If her earnestness and devotion
to the cause of universal freedom
could be shared by the rest of her sex
Cuba would in short time gain her in
dependence, for the other sex would be
compelled to fall in line or be socially
ostracized.
'Snce she is determined to brave the
dangers of battle and a tropical climate.
] am very proud to have such true and
unselfish woman as member of my
corps of Red Cross nurses"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05

What is evidently violation of the
postal laws and yet a point which is
not covered in the laws, has just beer
unearthed by Postmaster Charles, of
Cedar Rapids, la. Some months ago
young business man, who is married,
rented a lock box and deposited the
necessary sum for two keys to the box.
One of these keys he gave to young
girl with whom he was corresponding.
When a letter was written by either
party to the other it was simply car
ried to the box and deposited therein
without going through the hands of
the employees or without bearing a
postage stamp. Charles has referred
the matter to the authorities at Wash
ington for an opinion. A sensation is
likely to grow out of this discovery.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
GEN. SINGLETON'S PASS.
Tho Last Official Document Writ
ton by President Lincoln.
A Message of Peace stopped by Booth'S
Terrible Crime = Now Preserved In
u Case of Coda Memento
of Priceless Value.

A daughter of the late James w.
Singleton, says the New York Sun, has
card which is historically of great
interest. 1t is pass written by Presi.
dent Lincoln late on April l3, 1865, and
is more than probably the last pass
that he ever wrote.
The war was practically ended. Lee,
with his Scared and battered legions,
awaited the end that was swiftly ap-
preaching. The surrender was ques-
ton of time. Weary of bloodshed,
with malice toward none, with charity
for ALL" Mr.. Lincoln, in the interests Of
peace, had summoned to his aid Gen.
James w. Singleton, of Quincy, ILL.,, n
Virginian by birth, and personally
known to prominent men of the con-
federacy, and also intimately associ-
ated with the president in his western
home.
Already he had made several trips to
Richmond (unofflcially, of course), and
there was chance that the ncgot.a-
tions would bear good fruit and tend to
speedy and peaceful adjustment of
many questions by making both sides
better acquainted with each other.
At Gen. Singleton's request Mr.. Lin
coin had given him letter stating, in
substance, that if Virginia or any of the
southern states would recognize the
authority of the United States and elect
senator's and members of congress such
senator's and members of congress
would be entitled to take their seats.
''Mr. President" said Gen. Singleton,
referring to this letter, when l go
south shall be asked how your promise
In this letter can consistently stand
alongside of your emancipation procla-
nation. What shall 1 tell them?"
singleton" said Mr.. Lincoln, 81 have
explained, and will now say again, that
have issued that proclamation, and if
it have any legal effect have no power
to recall it. If it have not any legal
effect, it Is of no consequence. would
not take 1t back If could, and could not
if I would"
Thus briefly was summed up Mr.. Lin
coins estimate of that proclamation
that changed the destinies of millions Of
people.
He continued: "My duty is simply to
enforce the laws. I want to see these
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
A MARKET MANS LUCK.
SAVED At The VERY BRINK
Of THE GRAVE.
Made Over New from The Soles Of HIS
Feet to the Top Of His Head, BY Prof.
0iIi Crosby's Prize Formula.

81 was sick for nearly two years" said
George H. Dunning, of Faneuil Hall
Market, the historic landmark Of Boston.
~ was run down, had nervous prostra.
ton, lost my appetite, could not sleep
without opiates, had little control over
my limbs, was so light-headed that l was
afraid to walk about alone, could not see
except through a blur, had constant
pain in the pit of my stomach, and had
abandoned business, pleasure, and, prac-
tically, life itself. When the crisis came
was out of my head and my temperature
was up to los degrees. When the neigh.
bors came to inquire the doctor told them
that was past hope. My nurse made
another appointment, as if it was certain
that my death would come in five days at
the outside.
81 had one chance in hundred, and
took that chance. All the doctors and
medicines had failed in my case, and I
threw them all over. 1t seems as if there
are new kinds Of diseases in these days
of steam and electricity, and new treat.
ments are needed.
"Puritana was just what l needed.
When got bottle and began using it I
found that was being made over new.
Just as it says, from the soles Of my feet
to the top of my head.
at stopped that miserable pain at the
pit Of my stomach; it made me eat like a
hungry man and sleep like healthy.
tired man. 1t cleared my head so that I
can now see without glasses and walk
home through the crowded stEsssw i1.
cut the least danger Of faishg down ySder
the horses feet.
ut seems g6od to ssS'6ack to the
market agaG, and ;s~~sakes me want to
MS.hsfman who discov4ed Puritana
wheis realize that,ILtaaASkl, even better
than I was before l was q ken sick. My
wife s. ys that it is prep6sterous to say
tina, al ithing bue@faTfNna saved my life,
for it al 10 saved me fr9sn the danger Of
'paralysk. At thatss6e my friends would
not hay gjys~wo cents for my chances.
That is Why do not lose a chance to
tell abQst Puritana; for believe a great
many l&es could be saved if people only
kIs$ what it would do.
~ will never be without Puritana as
long as live, and believe that will be
some time. as am growing younger and
happier every day."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
Elk Broken to Harness.

Eleven elk that have been broken to
harness and trained to drive single,
double and tandem, are owned by two
men of Columbia Falls, Mont. They
were captured about a year ago, and
were easily tanned, being now as gentle
as horses. They were taken by hunters
on skits. When an elk was located it
was driven down the mountainside into
the deep SHOWS in the valleys and there
roped and made captive. The owners
have had offers ranging from 5000 to
$3.50 apiece for the animals, but none
of the herd is for sale.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
AN ACTORS SALT MINE.
Jefferson's Louisiana Pros ,erty Rich
in Mineral Deposits.
He Can SAVIOR the World from the Product
of His Famous Winter Resort-A
Description of the Mine and
Its Surroundings.

Mr.. jefferson turns out to be the
owner of one of the most colossal de-
posts of pure salt in the world. He
did not know until very recently that
he was prepared to supply the world
with salt, but so it has turned out.
Along the lower part OF Louisiana;
scattered here and there among the
cypress swamps, bayous and marshes,
IRE a number of so-called islands. They
are hills from rs to 200 feet in height,
and they form one of the most inter-
esting geological peculiarities of the
state. Some ten or fifteen years ago
Mr.. jefferson purchased one of these
low lands around 1t, paying 100000 for
il. The place was then known as Or
ange island, but it has long since been
re.christened Jefferson's island by the
people of that part of the country. 1t
is an island simply by virtue of small
creek or bayou which runs around
Part of the hill, and by q pretty little
lake which curves around the other
side.
When Mr.. Jefferson bought the place,
says the New York Sun, there were
enough orange trees on the island. to
make it deserve the name it then bore,
but the periodical Louisiana frosts
killed these off long ago, and now there
is no revenue from the broad acres
except the game which Mr. Jefferson,
his sons and his guests bring down with
their guns. Charles Jctferson,th the Oldest
son of the actor, attempted to make the
100000 place yield something besides
certain degree of pleasure to its
owner, but he soon resigned the land
to the swamp grass, the Cherokee
hedges and the ducks.
The place is about 100 miles SOUTH
west of New Orleans, and is partially
reached by a branch of the Southern
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
Wire Finer Than Your Hair.

The very finest wire made in this coun-
try comes from a wire mandatory at
Taunton, Mass. This metal cobweb of
minute diameter is exactly the 1500th
part of an inch in thickness-much finer
than human hair. Ordinary wire, even
though of small diameter, is drawn
through holes of steel plates, but on ac
count of the wear such plates cannot
be used in making the hair wire, The
Taunton factory mentioned uses
drilled diamonds for that purpose.
These queer diamond dies are made by
a woman of New York city.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05

In order to prevent his wife from 60
ing to church Texas man burned her
Bible and prayer book. \ few hours
afterwards he was thrown from his
horse and nearly killed, and now all
the preachers in that vicinity are hold
ing him up as a terrible warning to the
unregenerate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
STYLE In Telenhnnin1

In answering a telephone call it is
much better to say "yes," with rising
infection, than "hello." In fact,
hello" is tabooed in select circles.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
The Dominion q, Canada.

Canada extends from east TO west
$500 miles and 1.400 miles from north
to south. 1t is nearly thirty times the
size of the United Kingdom. The pop
ulation in 1901 WIS a. s2a.t11.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-05
aver,,e watch, y, Cb,,dran

The average weight of children have
been made subject of investigation
by NJ. Guetelet. He gives the results in
the following interesting table, which
shows the weight in pounds at differ
ent ages of both boys and girls.