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We favor the admission Of the 70.
maing territories ut the earliest prec-
ticable date. having due regard to ne
interests Of the people Of the territories
and q the United States. All the ted
srai omcsrs appointed for me terri
tories should Be elected fro0 bona ade
rssddents thereof, end the right 1t sslf-
government should b ACCORDED - lar
~ practicable.
We believe tAs ctissns Of Aaa1ka
should hace rsprssseAation II tAs con-
srsss ot the United akstss. 70 ~ end
that nssdtul lss1stas3oa ny b intel
lissatly enacted.
TUn1RDnAlsCH
We EmDakhiDe M IN Wise and ~
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
THE ROANOKE TIMES, TUESDAY. JUNE % 1896

day afternoon ut Greene Nemori, !
Church The meeting ,yus presided over
10y SiAs. l. Stewart, who stated the oh
!ect oi the assembly and announced that
Key. ID. d keene and Jas. T. Moods
would deliver addresses The meetiu,,
was opened with prayer by Rev. G. ID
Bulla, of Grace Church. and the sinvin,,
was conducted by Prof Burnette. Rev
Mr. heene spoke of the history and char
acter OF the Epworth League work. and
OF the various departments. viz: the de
'o'ionai' literary and department of
charity ana help and said, we have
me. together To devise plans of co-opera-
ton; we need to combine our forces and
bring them together in order to mo-
plish our great aim. He outlined n ulan
of procedure as follows: A president /.
to be elected by all the leagues in mass
meeting also board of control, and the
various other necessary officers The CO.
operative league will then hold monthly
meetings. alternating with the various
Methodist Churches in the CITY. Tins
banding all the young people of Meth
oulSm INTO one powerful organization for
goou. The meetings are to be for general
discussion OF such matters as NAV be
properly brought before the league and
general literary work. At the close of
49,. nv "uuTtSS tne CnOlr sang.
Nv here Are the Reapers>' after which
Jas. p. Woods delivered a most interest
ing address on the subject of cooperation
ana organization among the young peo-
bic OF Methodism. On motion of Rev. +.
I. Jones, ChaS Stewart, of Greene
Memorial;.J. ID. johnson, Jr.. -oC Trinity:
KEY. II. l. Stephens. of 81. James: Rev.
I. ID. Bulla. OF Grace, and .Ino l.. Bla-
deh, oil Belmont, were appointed as a
committee To formulate plans for Il perma-
nent organization with power to call a
mass meeting To perfect the organization
OF. the cooperative league. This COM
mite was also instructed to invite Vim
ton League To- cooperate. Rev. J. &
Jones addressed The meeting on the sub
jcct of the State conference at lynch
burg lie stated that homes had been
prepared for five delegates from each
league who would he entertained free.
All others attending would be admitted
as delegates hut would have To pav their
own expenses while in Iynchburg.
preachers excepted. Mr. Jones distrib-
uted Il good number of Epworth League
programmes which are neatly gotten IN.
and are prcfaced by an historical sketch
of lynchburg 10y Carter Glass. followed
by the history of Methodism in Lynch
burg, and the Epworth League movement
III the Methodist Episcopal Church and
the Nj. +. Church. South, the movement
IN Canada, Virginia and in Iynchburg
The programme is Il neatly printed book
OF thlrty-tivc pages and contains "A list
OF the Epworth League officers. together
with engrvingS and biographical
sketches of State and local officers and
speakers of the conferences
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

a POLICY-HOLDERS' COMPANY.
\ striking illustration of the liberal
methods of the Union Central Life Insur-
ance Company is found in the following
letters: Under date March II Mrs. Cath
crime Pfaum, beneficiary under policy
NO. 4, 49,, on the life of her husband, j..
i. Pfaum, of Dayton, o., writes:
There were old loans outstanding
against this policy, the principal and in
terest upon which had long been in de
fault, and was advised by my attorney
that tine policy was void, and non collect
ihle. Notwithstanding this, the Com
pany, upon presentation of proof, prom pit
~ paid the loss This action establishes
the Union Central, in my mind. rs a true
policy-holders' company ! know of no
other life insurance company which
would have accorded me similar treat
mentn
Under the same date Mr. John NJ.
Sprlgg, attorney, writes rs follows:
Il most heartily concur in all that Mrs
Pfiaum says concerning the action of
your Company in this matter ! GER
tainly did not regard the policy as wurth
anything owing to the long period that
Mr.. Pfiaum had been in arrears. have
been policy-holder in your Company for
several years, and my faith in the Com
pany is greatly strengthened in this case
| cheerfully recommend it to those seek
ing life insurance
Mr.. VIM. II. Valentine, II , s. Jefrer-
son St, Roanoke, Va, is the general
agent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
ROYAL ARCANCM.

Roanoke Council No. 122 Royal Area
NUM-, met last night in social session in
Their hall in the Exchange building.
There were about sixty members present.
james Is. Blanks, of Petersburg. SUI
preme representative, was present and
delivered most interesting address on
the history and present condition of the
order. Refreshments were served and
music rendered. Duck..Moss amused the
council by rcciting. The order is nine
teen years old to-day having been organ
lied June %, 1877, in Boston by nine
men The order now has II membership
of lS1, 900 distributed in forty-two States,
territories and Canadian provinces.
During nineteen years it has paid in
death benefits the enormous sum of $40
900, 900. and during the past wear paid
T4,436,O0O. As the membership in
creascs the benefits become greater. If
any one wishes to make IA little calcutta
ton they will find that during the last
year the Royal Arcanum paid out IA
cents for every tick Of your watch.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

The local Alumni Association of Wash
ington and Lee University will hold a
meeting at the Office of Cooke and Glas.
gov, in the Terry building, mt ) O'Clock
Tuesday, June 30. This association has
the privilege of sending one student TO
Washington and Lee University without
the payment of tuition. Applicants for
the appointment will please file their APP
pllcatlon with the secretary or with L.
II. Cooke, president Oswald s. Haw
klnS, secretary Washington and Lee
Local Alumni Association.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
POLICE COURT.

In the police court Yesterday the fol-
lowing lines were assessed: H. Watson.
drunk, S2.jO: John Doss and Joe Viii
liams, diSordcrly, - each: c. b. Palmer.
two eases of disorder, 81 each: Robert
Goldman, di>ordery, s.; Wyatt Flood.
drunk, 500: NJ Goldman. selling junk
without a license, $3.50, from which he
took an appeal with NJ. Rosenberg as
surety Robert Hunt, disor,ierly, 81 30;
VIM. Akcrs, disordcrly. 81. %: Joseph
Adams, di>ordcrly, 81: Lewis Conway.
disor'icrly. -. OF the above fines $50. 80
were paid in cash. Two prominent citi-
Zcns We're iimcd for fightinr
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
\ VALUABLE WE'LL.

In digging well upon Oakland farm.
the home of j. Crane and family, about
five miles from Roanoke, Il cold stream
OF water was struck ninety-two feet from
tue surface, which contains valuable
mineral properties. IT. acts ut once upon
the Kidneys and bowels, and has already
made several wonderful cures. A zen
tiemen suffering from kidney troubles
To such an extent that he was confined
to his bed, found almost instant relief nv
its.usc, and gained fifteen pounds in two
weeks. Another who had chronic diar-
rhoe, was cured by it's use The owners
will he glad to furnish ii free of cost
to any one who wishes it, and if such
will leave their vessels with the Oakland
wagon at the city market any morning
they will be filled and returned the next
morning and left in the care of Mr..
Coleman, clerk of the markets If any
of the drug stores will keep it on hand
and give it away Mr.. Crane will deliver
1t to them free of any cost. 1t should
he tried, especially with children, suffer
ing with diarrhOea
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
THE FOURTH AT BUENA VISTA

The Fourth of July will he celebrated
at Buena Vista this year in grand style
and the people everywhere are cordially
invited To attend. Special trains will he
run at reduced rates, and worry attract
I'VE programme has btcn prepared for the
occasion. consisting of Il parade of civic
military ana fratcrnal organizations and
grand reunion OF Confederate veterans
Ihere Will be a flag presentation, the
reading OF the Declaration of lndepend-
ehce and an original patriotic poem. with
orAtlou~ by Hon. William Alexander. of
W incheeter. and other distinguished gen
tlcmcn. y sham battle To be participated
III by old Confederate soldiers baseball
games bicycle races, and an old fash
loncd tournament will he among the at
fractions of the day. for the proper celc-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
BOY ASSAULTED.

At the brick yard ont ON the river yes
tcrday afternoon negro boy named .Iuo.
Moore. assaulted Il white boy namcd Tom
Jessie with Il piece of iron, severely cut
ting his head and wounding him on the
arm. The white hoy came to town in II
very bloody condition. and procured Il
warrant for the arrest Of the negro
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
SONS OF VETERANS.

Pursuant To the call of J. Allen Watts.
the Sons of Veterans assembled in the
circuit court room last night for the
purpose of electing officers and perfecting
arrangements to attend the reunion MT
Richmond. Owing to the heavy rain the
attendance was small, but another meet
ing Will be held at the same place some
hour tomorrow wednesday, night.
lhere were fifteen present and enrolled
their names and it is hoped that there
will he large turnout on "Wednesday
night
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
MADE SOME MONEY.

The Roanoke Light Infantry in their
recent concert given at Crystal Springs
cleared Il good sum of money. Il portion
OF which will be used in dcfrayiny their
expenses To the reunion at Richmond.
The company wishes To return thanks to
the pubic i'll general for their liberal
patronage and especially to the ladies
auxiliary of the Y. NJ c. A.. the MGR
chants and ali who kindly rendered any
assistance
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
COLORED EXCURSION.

\ colored excursion was run from
lynchburg To Buchanan on Sunday.
There were about 200 people from the
Hill City, and about fifty more went to
Buchanan from here. The train returned
To Lynchburg about : o'clock in the even
ing. The tickets sold contained cut of
an open Bible, with the inscription.
sunday Excursion There were IL num-
Der of white people aboard
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
MORNING MARRIAGE

j. Harry Martin, jeweller for S. Nv
burg, VIII he married this morning mt s
O'Clock To Miss Adele Griffin ut the res
ldence OF the brides parents, 81 Church
avenue After the marriage the young
couple VIII leave for Norfolk, Washing
ton and other POINTS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
TREATED SUCCESSFULLY.

H. Il. Dougherty, an employee of the
Norfolk and Western road, was injured
III a wreck last year and has since been
suffering from obstruction of the bow
els. Three weeks ago he went to Re
bekah Sanitarium, where DR.. Chas. G..
Cannaday performed a difficult but
successful operation, relieving him en-
tlrely and Mr.. Dougherty has recovered
sufficiently to return home.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
HE FELL DEAD.

Yesterday morning about 6 O'Clock an
elderly man who appeared to he ill and
partially daZed, was seen to fall near the
Day building. Some we'll disposed per
sons endeavored to take the stranger to
the police station, but when they had
reached the Henry street crossing few
steps from Lyle's drug store, the man
collapsed, and he fell in helpless mass
TO the ground. Water and stimulants
were brought to revive him, but in a few
minutes more he died. Coroner Lewis
was soon notified, and after viewing the
BODY he had ii removed to the funeral
establishment of Oakley & Woolwine.
where he, with Doctors Downev and
Gale, performed an autopsy. the result of
which was that they decided that death
was due To pyelits, kidney complaint.)
y jury was summoned and after hearing
the evidence rendered II verdict in accord
ance with the autopsy. On the body of
the dead man We're found two or three
dollars In money Il watch and some let
tiers. the contents of which showed that
his name was j. w Beech. native of
SpcrrNville, Va, who had been foreman
III the shops of the Corhctt Milling Com
pany in Washington, ID. c., but who had
been here for the past three weeks pre-
slmablN in search of work His ace !,
thought To have been about - The cor
oher sent a telegram to relatives of the
deceased i'm Spcrryville to ascertain what
Their wishes are concerning the di,po.al
OF hi remains
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING
The various Epworth Leagucs'''of the
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
PIANO RECITAL.

The closing recital of Mrs. Nellie Bro
phys music classes takes place to-mor-
row evening, Wednesday, June "a. at s
O'Clock, ut the residence of her father.
corner Henry and Wells aveanue $. W.
The students have prepared very
pleasing programme intended to show
Their progress in the past year. Twenty
IKE OF the class will take part in the in
strnmental music, and thirty in the
choruSeS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
GRACE FESTIVAL.

The Ladies' Aid Society of Grace Meth
odist Church will give Il church sociablc
tonight, beginning ut $ O'Clock. at the
residence of +. p. Wright, 3ll Wells
avenue II. e. \ small admittance fee
will he charged, but refreshments will
he furnished free. The public is invited
and "A pleasant time is promised all who
NAV attend
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
GOOD TIME PROMISED.

There will Inc a lawn festival AT Mount
Pleasant Methodist Church, about three
miles southeast of Roanoke, on Thursday
and Friday nights of this week June
- and 2G. \ good time is promised to
all who attend. Come out and enjoy
yourself ana at the same time help "a
good cause. Proceeds 10 bc used in
purchasing an organ for the church.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

bration of which neither labor nor ex-
pense has been spared. All who can
should attend rs it is seldom such a grand
opportunity for enjoyment Mt such n
small comparative cost is afforded the
general public
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
LAWN PARTY AT VINTON.

The ladies of the Ninton Methodist
Church will have Il lawn party ut the
west end of NintOn, near Mrs. Bette
Smiths residence on Tuesday night, the
23rd. The public are invited to attend
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
y RAYS IN ROANOKE.

Rebekah Sanitarium, the private hos
pital of DR. Chas. G. Cannaday, is now
furnished with one of the most complete
rays apparatus made, and consequently
is now able to do work in this line in
connection with surgery and medicine
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
COLUMBIA WHEEL.

1t Is important that you ride Il safe
wheel and one which runs easy and never
gets out of order This is the Columbia.
1t Is the most durable wheel made Easy
payments. Wexford Wheel Co, Sole
Dealers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

Special bargain in Il handsome upright
piano. Slightly used and on easy terms.
No misrepresentation. j. f.. Rogers, 1Oi
Jefferson street
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
LOCALITIES

Smoke Frank Teller's ''Chcos'' aand
"Flor DE Freeman" all Havana cent
cigar Van Lear Bros, sole agents in
Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

ESTEI ORGAN AT y SACRIFICE
One fine paror Estcy organ, high top.
four sets of reeds, eleven stops. war
ranted five years, So, on easy payments.
no interest The regular price of this
organ WAS Sl2j. Hobhic Piano Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
EAGLE BICYCLE SO.

Almost good as new and on easy pay.
ments. Wexford Wheel Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
"A CORRECTION.

II NOhhECI hun.
In the public building notes of Sunday
morning, the contract price for the inte-
r!or WORK should have been S19,99S in
stead of Sl91 ,99S.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
FOR RENT
4 POLICY -HOLDERS' COMPANY.

Two pleasant front rooms. zoo Camp
bell avenue, next To Mr.. Gambills
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

We propose to dispose
OF these goods so as to
make room for other goods,
and, consequently, they
must 80. Come early and
get the choice
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23

EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING.
The various Epworth Leagucs'''of the
c'E assembled in mass meeting. ION sun
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
D,TGHTERS or RUTGERS ~ SESSION.

.>,,,.,t MEETING; OF THE COLLEGE AIi'MNAE-
,nnprasrs AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Rutyers College Alumnae held their annual meet
,ry and luncheon In the banquet hall OF the Hotter
waldorf Yesterday More than 100 members
and guests were In attendance At the business
session in the morning the following officers were
chosen for the coming year: Mrs. John Nanderpoe
nr.sid,nt: Mrs Jennie lie la NJ I.ozier. Mrs. Rich
ard Storrs Mrs Ralph w. Emerson. Mrs a. Ia
Ilndlav ana Mrs Reuben Dodd. vlce-presdents;
Mss Mary Ehrhart, recording secretary. Miss r.
NJ Dsbrow corresponding secretary. and Miss juliet
Warner treasurer 1t announced that in the
course OF the year the Catharne A. Ferris scholar
chip had been founded At Rutgers. In honor OF the
woman 70 whom the college It's existence
Luncheon was served at 10 o'clock. At one side OF
the the guest table placed on raised
platform, and small tables filled all the remaining
floor space The floral decorations consisted OF pink
carnations and lilies.
Mrs. John Nanderpoel, the president. made a
brief address OF welcome after which she introduced
the first speaker. Mrs. Donald Mclean Mrs. Nc
Lean ls presdent of the Daughters OF the American
Revolution. aud appropriately chose patriotism
the subject OF her remarks She followed
bs Miss A. NJ hleds. who read Il bright paper upon
The Newest Woman" sharp line was drawn
between th.s person and THE New Womln. OF
whom. In the generally accepted significance of the
term. Miss Field did not approve. '"rhe newest
woman she said, lis the best product OF evolution
mus far She VIII only be surpassed. perhaps by
the new man. whose mother she is 10 be- To
Rutgers as the oldest among colleges for women.
TIE speaker gave nigh credit Professor Charles r.
West formerly president of Rutgers, and Mrs Jen-
vocal solos by Miss Adelaide Bray.
Among the guests were Mns. John Stanton. Mrs.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
FTrDENCES or / DTSiNTFR.

n,.r.,rs ForNp ON NNNrr'KETs : BEACH THAI
INDICATE \ Wreck At SIA
Nantucket. Mas. Jan u-B.if of hots''n are d.
.he time l.!ng picked up on Nantucket "''h
bg, such a mixture has F"n cotilng a-h'r' 'r'"
sand, 10 Great point to-day. distance '' -'''"
miles or more causes people here 70 ih'hh '"~ SOM
s,rs,us marin, accident. possibly ''''@''' "''
a freight and passenger steamer. mas o''Hii'"
.~, wr.rL,re 50 far picked up includes grapes.
,ut.y hasse's applies. empty barrels cot 'ahut''
o,a,,-s anc l,fnouy Thee things bear ou' IA"
,r.iyt,-wre.k theory At Quidnet hAv" com" asho''
NUMEROUS c.gar LoXes. package oi p'o"s' WIN
numbers printed Ia blue stencil ana A'N"H' 90
49, -, ~. ~ ,lsyrr cards. with various
nan.e Written IN pencil thereon Al ~ M nat"- ,i
y, 'fl.rl5e except bearing ~" name MS,
- ra.h cafa ls STAMPED Win The date o.
i.cernhcr o. \ handsom, cni-g'h-s a,''''"l liz, i
80. been Ia IN. water only short time naS d!N'
10, ,o,'rl The-. objects would Indicate ne gen
sr.i cleaning out 81 passenger Si"anrf
The nfe-saylng patrol Is watching the co"f' 7l'P-
Il, a
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
JOTOS rLIU ENTERTAIN NUENT

The Lotos club gave one Of the entertai nments
for which II IL noted In It's clubhouse. No 500 Fifth
ave. last night The programme was IA long and
varied one and thoroughly enjoyed by the club
members ard their guests The artists who
tribuied to the evenings pleasure we're John Hare
the English actor: J. r.. Dodson. OF the Empire
Theatre Company: Frederick Terry. Of Abbey's Com
pany; Ernest Leicester scognamilio. Townsend r.
Fellows the baTytone Earle DOrsay. and Mr. Lam
bert OF the broadway Theatre Company: Judge w
H. Green the brooklyn humorist: Archie Crawford
the English ballad singer Cecil Barnard and Charles
I.oOins, the humorist.
Tne selections given evoked generous applause.
The entertainment arranged by IL. w. Hanger
the artist. who was chairman Of the Enertainm,n mt
Committee. The other members Of the committee
were Harrison q. Fiske. Chandos Fulton DR. W. W.
Walker and -. Licbmann. Among those present
were Frank X. Lawrence. the president OF the club:
George II. Wooster. julian tlx, III. Z. Du Val +. T.
Murray. +. a. Burnham. A. l.. Northrop \. B
Deguerville. Charles s. Lord and Captain william
Henry White.
At the close OF the regular entertainment Bo
heinan smoker was held. at which long clay pipes
supplied.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
Pursued by q Demon.

How many suicides think you. reader have been com
mted by persons driven dnfrnugh and hunted to their
doom by the demon ~ chronic III health? Countless
instance know. do not that hypochonirlass Is a
monomnna - minor madness produced by chronic
,iysrepsia? Again Insomnia sleepIessnrss often a
the eliminates IN arrangement OF
the reasoning faculties. II therefore. Of momcntous
prevent the arrival ~ disease Its chronic
phase when II daily and nightly the sufferer
10 a dangerously uncertain goal No medicine known to
science M n means of hrresng the mnladies TO which
s adapted. exists equal to- osetters Stomach itters
Among these complaints are chronic ind dgeston and In
smna kidney and rheumatic ailments constipation and
liver trouble. Appetite improved by the ihters the
blood frtlzed bodily substance and vigor increased
by Il,