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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
A TRUE FISH, STORY.
Don't Read 1t IL You Arc Not Prepared
TO Believe 1t.

Don't Read 1t II You Arc Not Prepared
TO Believe 1t.
We give every one fair warning that
this Is fish story. More than that il
Is story of q fish with legs. Now, oil
who arc not prepared to believe NAV
stop right here, for this is true story.
and to doubt itwould be toquestion the
veracity Of one of Ellsworth's best citi-
zens, man held high in the esteem Of
his fellows. and whose word Is good.
This is tho story az he told it to the re-
porter:
Some years ago he was employed in
numbering on the west branch of the
Penobsoot His camp was at North
Twin lake. In camp with him was q
man who declared he had caught trout
with legs. OF course he was laughed at,
but bided his time to prove his story.
One Sunday he proposed to the Els
worth man fishing trip. It was ten
mile tramp across country to the pond
he wished to visit, but that was oonsid-
cred but short jaunt to these woods
men experienced in the use of snowshoes
The trip was made, and In the course
Of few hours fishing q dozen or more
trout were caught AS the Ellsworth
man stopped to pick up his fish he no
tioed something peculiar about one of
them that was breathing his last In
unison with the opening and the closing
of the gills something having the ap-
pearnnoe of legs was stretched out from
the dsh's body. He called to his oompan-
ion to see what manner Of fish he had
caught, but that individual calmly re-
marked; "Oh, that's one of those trout
with legs I was telling you about
They're all thas way In this pond
Examination proved this to be the
fact Each fish was supplied with six
hgs-$hree on each side@which folded
50 closely 10 the body as to be hardly
noticeable eNoepS Oh close inspection.
Bot they wero legs sure enough The
pond where these remarkable fish were
caught Is situated on Saddleback noun
tain It Is small pond, covering only
about 30 acres and has neither inlet
nor outlet II Is said that there is
similar pond on Mount Katahdin where
the six legged trout are caught The
fish caught by the Ellsworth man were
exhibited at Bangor. He will not say
that the trout may still be caught. Pos
sihly they have taken to the land and
wallaed OF. -Elisworth (AIe.) Anert-
can
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
A Designing Villain.

Interested in trolley company?''
asked a stranger in little interior town
OF man who had been expatiating up
on its merits
mot cents worth, replied the I'D.
vocate of the overhead wire.
Live here?" asked the stranger next.
"Not ON your life. / wouldn't live
here if you would give me the whole
town"
"But you're working mighty hard for
something. What is it?''
The trolley advocate looked around
to see that no one was in hearing dis
lance and then drew the stranger up in
the shadow Of a building
"I'll tell you how it is If you'll keep
num-" he said.
The stranger promised
"I'm employed by rival town to &c;
tho trolley i'll here. Tho other town has
been trying for three years to get the
lead in population and has made up its
mind that the only hope is in killing off
some of the people here That's why
I'm trying to introduce the trolley. 6ee2'
-CbicagO Post
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
His Noble Furbearance.

With look full of compassionate
cnngratulation, the noted divine bent
over the small ganin while the other
soa1ed Arabs of the street paused at o
distance and looked ON with interest
~ saw 1t all. my boy" be said
"You did wOll Isaw the little wretch
strike you and saw the noble forbear-
Gnoe with which you hold your hand
Believe inc, suoh conduct will not go
unrewarded In itself 1t is no mean re-
ward Do you not feel better now than
you would II yOu had struck him back2"
The child rubbed the back Of his
hand across his neglected noso Then ne
rised his head proudly.
you bet do" he said "Tf I'd hit
him back, no wouldn't DO doin thing
to me now but walkin GA my face -
Chicago Tribune xJ,a.a-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
Numbering Thread.

The questions, why is spool cotton
Numbered us it is; and why arc figures
not used in regular order?' are often
asked The explanation is this: The
numbers on the spool express the num-
Der Of hanks which are required to
wind pound. The very finest spinning
rarely exceeds 800 hanks to the pound.
While in tho very coarsest there is about
a half pound i'll each hank. The more
common qualities, however, those from
which sewing thread is usually made,
run from 10 to 90 hanks to the pound,
and the spools OH which it is wound are
numbered 10 to 90 in accordance
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
Umbrella Specials.

100 26-inch Silk Serge Umbrellas.
agon frame, small steel rod, close
English, Weichsell and fancy
handles, with cover and silk tasseI. nc
value 81 everywhere-these are on
until all are sold at only $l.25 each.
% 26-inch fine Taffeta, Silk Umbrel
paragon frame, steel rod, close roll. ch
est handles, with cover and silk tass
these the regular $2.75 kind-now
until all are sold only 50 each.
One lot misses 24-inch black sci
Umbrellas, rainproof gloria, fancy
handles, only 90 cents, cheap mt IS ce
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
THE ROANOKE TIMES. TUESDAY. AUGUST II. 1896.
IT WAS a GIVE AWAY.
Tho Head of the House Had Becn Warned
but without Avail


1twould be q greater pleasure to read
about it doubtless had it happened in
New York or Boston, but truth compels
the statement that it took place on tho
south side of the Chicago river, with
in the city limits.
1t was an evening wedding, and the
church, an ultra fashionable one, was
filed The BRIDES father makes thu
money for the family, but stays in the
background. 1t was necessary that he
come forward for once i'll his life and at
the wedding give his daughter away.
He did that, and in u sense did the same
thing for himself.
The last words Of his daughter were
ringing i'll his ears, "Now, father, don t
make any breaks" He had declared
solemnly he wouldn't.
They We're in front Of the chancel rail,
and the fathers thoughts were concen-
trated on his part in the programme
There was hush over the great church.
The clergyman turned and said, "Who
giveth the woman to be married to this
man?''
Then there came from the father in O
resounding and resolute tone that told
of long pent up energy and expectancy
"MeP'-Chicago Tribune
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
examine This List.

'Jne lot Hassocks 80 cents each to close
I 2,00O yards Scrim fSr curtains, A cents
yard.
1000 yards Bleached Twilled Crash for
towels, 3 % cents yard.
800 yards checked Towellpg, all linen
Is inch, only ii cents.
Black Corduroy, heavy and fine, 80 cents
actual value rs cents.
White Basket Duck, the great favor
lite, II 12 cents
White Duck, pure linen finish, 1912
cents, very pretty.
90 Chenille Table Covers at so cents
each, cheap at SO cents
Lot Cd Chenille Table Covers. extra
quality, at 81 each.
Fine India Linen, special Mt 10 cents
Fine India Linen, special at ~ 1-2 cents
flne India Linen, special at II cents
oo-inch Persian Tapestry for upholster-
ing, 30 cents, worth 30 cents
50-inch Persian Tapestry for upholster.
ing, 30 cents, worth 81.
One lot fine soft Nainsooks. plain. 36-
inches wide, IL 1-2 cents yard or 81 }5 for
II yards.
36inch fine Sheer Handkerchief Linen
so cents
36-inch fine Sheer Handkerchief Linen
very fine, IS cents.
27-inch Linen Lawns 90 cents md 25
cents.
1000 yards 4Onch Bordered Anron
Lawn mt II ~ cents, cheap ut II cents.
Bleached Linen Huckaback TowelIino
70 inches wide, 10 cents
Bleached Linen Huckaback ToyeIlino
Is inches wide, - l-2 cents
lS-inch Checked Glass Towellipe the
I'D cent kind ut contu
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
Hfe's Little Iro1r5ea,
"No not todayi''

NO not todayV'
The poverty stricken writer turned a
beseeching eye toward the stern face of
his landlady and assured her that he
wonld settle before long.
RI have had 50 much difficulty in
making any money latelyp'
AS sho shut tho door with % slam he
turned with sigh to his Secrets of
Success; on, The Road to Wealth. -
NeH York World.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
Wreck Sale

the Norfolk and Western Esllway COMPANY
had big freight wreck. In the wreck was a
10. OF orockery' Glass and Queensware We
will put it on sale at about half the usual cost a
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
An Eariy Fall.

"Say, " said the cyclone, "you think
you can stand me off, but you re not on
to my curves. Sce?"
Yes" admitted the stecple rcluc-
family, II tumble New York Press.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11

Author-Why do you depict her will
courtplaster ON her cheek?
Artist-Why, in the last chapter hel
lace fell, didn't it?--petroit Tribunc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
FIRE INSURANCE.
LAWRENCE s. DAVIS

Represents the following old line companies;
COMMERCIAL Union OF London, Lion Fire of
London; North British and Ne camille. of Rdin.
burg; Norwich Union. OF Bngland; New York
Underwriters OF New York; Philadelphia Under
National. OF E1inburg ""u
Prompt attention given TO any business en-.
ONCE: No. 5 CAmnhell avenue ,v ron, Fan.
mercial National Bank a. In,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
EAGLE DAIRY ICE CREAM

Phone 40 or leave orders at Earp's
fruit store, 100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-11
REBUILDING His Ignorance.

Son--B'ather, why have the pictures
frames,
Father-Stupid fellow. so that tho
painters can tell where to stop-Das
Echo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
ELLISON BY A~CCLAMATION.
Nominated in Short Order By the
Pertle Springs Convention.

A special from Warrensburg to the
Kansas City Times says: The judicial con-
v~ention for the western district of Mis-
souri, convened at Pertle Springs to
nominate a candidate for Judge of the
Kansas City court of appeals. The con
vention was organized by electing J. W.
Halliburton, of Carthage, chairman; j.
w. Zeverly, of Jefferson City, secretary;
U. A. Mcbride, Jr., of Warrensburg,
assistant secretary and Henry Washing
ton sergeant-at-arms. The work Of the
convention was brief. The usual custom
of appointing committees was dispensed
with. Roll OF counties was called Tor
nominations, and the name Of Judge
James Ellison was presented by the jack
son county delegation, which was Sec
onded by a number OF delegates from
other counties. Judge Ellison being the
only candidate before the convention,
was unanimously declared the nominee
for judge of the Kansas City court Of
appeals.
The following is the new judicial COM
mittee appointed by the convention: First
district, Ben Eli, Gutherie, Macon county ;
Second district, Willard Cave, Randolph
county; Third district, J.. A. Templeton,
Harrison county; Fourth district, j. M.
Minton, Holt county; Fifth district, Hugh
c. Ward, Jackson county; Sixth district,
w. l.. Jarrett, Cass county; Seventh dis
trict, J. II. Denny, Howard county;
Eighth district, L. F. Wood, Moniteau
county; Ninth district, G. G. Thurman,
Barton county. The committee organized
by electing Hugh c. Ward chairman and
w. L. Jarrett secretary.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
DEATHS.

Died, at Concordia, June %, 1895, OF
dropsy, Mr.. William II. hartman, aged AZ
years.
The deceased was well known in the
eastern part of the county, where he had
resided since boyhood. He was a fine bus.
mess man, true to his word at all times
sociable, steadfsst in his friendship, hon.
orable in every transaction, a kind and
loving husband and father, and in every
way a most valuable and desirable citizen,
He leaves a wife and seven small children
to mourn his sad and untImeIy demise
They have the sympathy Of all in theiI
bereavement.
Died, in Higginsville, June "a, 1895,
Charles w. Kennedy, aged 40 years.
Mr.. Kennedy's death was sudden and
startling to the community in which be
resided. He was taken i'll with intestinal
troubles only a short time prior to his
death, and but very few were aware Of the
dangerous nature of the malady until the
announcement of his death was made,
He was a native of Kentucky, having
been born and reared near Paris in that
state. He resided on a farm with his
family near MAYHEM for many years, and
by mis- industry and economy accumulated
considerable property. About four years
g he moved with his family to Higgins
ginsville. He leaves a wife and three
sons to morn his untimely demise. His
aged father also survives him. The
funeral services were conducted at the
family residence in HigginsvilIe by Elder
Messick OF the Christian church.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
Our Slaughter Sale
IS STILL. ON
And like a Cyclone, it gathers strength as it
goes and is now sweeping every
thing before il.

Some things have been cleaned up entirely, but there are
more and better ones to take their places.
5000 yards lawn, nc, worth &C..
5000 yards lawn, &c, worth 7.
these are fresh goods and bought for this sale.
500 palm fans, S for SC.
rs shirt waists, worth SIIoo to So 90, choice for CSC.
"A lot OF mems white unlaundried shirts for 44c, worth Coo.
5000 yards zephyr dress ~ginghams for 7c, worth I2Hc.
If you ever expect to get a bargain in your life this
is your opportunity.
5000 yards outing cloth for NC, worth &c.
5000 yards outing cloth for sc, worth Ioc.
5000 yards %organdies for 2oc, worth CSC.
1000 yards organizes for PIC, worth 4oc.
1000 yards chalie for SIC, worth 25c.
1000 yards 33inch chalie for IL nc, worth CSC.
1000 yards all wool French challieS for 35c, worth Coo.
This is one of the best bargains ever offered to the
trade of Lexington.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
New Firm
New Goods

To the Citizens Of Lexington and Vicinity:
l take this means of announcing that
l have opened a new stock of Groceries
in the Meyer building, opposite the
p~ostOfice.
L came here to make this my perman-
ent home, and to do business with you
On business principles. l will sell you
nothing but good goods, at the lowest
possible prices. l shall do business on
a strictly cash basis, which will enable
me to make low prices.
l respectfully solicit a call. Try me
once, and if l don't please you it will be
my loss.
Respect v,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
To District Clerks.

10 District Clerks.
You will please bear in mind that your
report to county commissioner is now
due. Without it l cannot make a COM
plete report to the state superintendent
and you cannot legally draw your salary
as district clerk. G. RAaLANp.
For RENT.-A two story, six room
frame house in splendid condition. In
quire at Winkler's Store. 5-2-tf
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
BIRTHS.

Born, at Odessa, June 81, 1895, to the
wife OF Mr.. III. N. Brown, a girl.
Born, near HigginsvilIe, June p, 1895, To
the wife of DIR. c. F. Buehner, a boy.
Born, at Higginsville, June g, 1895, to
the wife of MIR. A. Wade, nee Mollie Allen
a girl.
Born, in this city, Tuesday, June 30,
1895. to the wife OF Mr.. Thos. w. DeMoss
nee Bodie Mouutioy, a boy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04

Indebtedness of the district S2l 900 8 per
cent and $50 bonds dated May l, 1890.
b. T. JOHN, Pres.
G. G.. LUDwIGs, Sec'y.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04

If a small bottle of Shakers Digestive
Cordial does o no good, don't buy a
large one.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which
is good" It's not good for everybody,
only for the thin, pale, sick, weak and
weary. For those who are starving for
want of digested food. For those who
cannot get fat or strong, because their
stomachs do not work as they ought to.
These are the people, millions of them,
whom Shaker Digestive Cordial will cure.
Food makes strength, muscle, brain,
blood, energy-after it is digested. II not
dIgested, it will do you no good at all.
Shaker Digestive Cordial helps your
stomach to digest our faod and cures in
digestion permanently. When you've
tried a small bottle, you can tell.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, | ,
LUCAS COUNTY. {

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of +. ].
Cheney & Co., doing business in the city
OF Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum OF One
Hundred Dollars for each and every case
of catarrh that cannot bs cured by the
use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
[sH Ill A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Pubic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
F.. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
@-Sold by Druggists, Toe. 6-6m1
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
COUNTY BANKERS ASSOCIATION.

COUNTY BANKERS ASSOCIATION.
Special attention of the bankers of the
county Is called to the regular meeting of
the County Bankers Association, at
Odessa, July 9th, 1896, and all are request
10 be present. CHAS. HOEFER.
T.. CHANsLoR, President.
2aorataru
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-07-04
DRESS GOODS

Lot No. I, all wool filling fancy checks, 1oc, worth 25c.
Lot No. ?, all wool novelties, I5c, worth CSC.
Lot No. 3, all wool novelties, zoe, worth 4oc.
Lot No. 4, all wool novelties, 25c, worth SOC.
Lot No. S, all wool novelties, soc, worth 75c.
Lot No. 6, all wool novelties, 75c, worth 81.
Kaiki silks go at zoe, worth CSC.
Kaiki silks go at 27Hc, worth soc.
We have a lot of ribbon and embroidery remnants to
close out at your own prices.
All kinds, qualities, width, colors and price.
Don't forget that this sale is on till all the advertised
goods are sold, and a lot more, for we can't possibly enum-
crate all the Bargains, and if you don't see advertised what
you want, call for it and we will save you money.
We are the Bargain Makers from
Bargainsville.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-08

O'Clock on the morning after election we
realized that the result would be very close
and wired every county chairman that could
be reached to rush complete unofficial returns
ana TO watch the official count. On the
strength OF the answers to the message / issued
q bulletin on Wednesday evening, which was
published in ali the Louisville papers, saying
among other things: "The Democrats will go
TO the Eleventh District with Is, 600 in their
iavor. Returns from half the counties of the
Eleventh District already in assure consider
ABLY over Ia 900 Republican plurality"
rms bulletin was based upon actual unofti-
cial hgures from every county but five, and
mas stood the test from last Wednesday until
to-day, IN spite of errors OF newspaper cores
pondents and the surprising claims of free
silver leaders, evidently based upon the elec-
ton estimates rather than upon election re-
turns. This committee has had nothing to do
with the conflict from the reports of news
papers, and the big "gains' and closes" they
have been finding in unofficial returns for
several days have not changed our tables at
any time.
The official count has resulted in occasional
Changes from our unofficial ngures, but they
have about balanced each other, and my
figures of Wednesday are practically confirmed
by the official count. At this writing our al
most complete returns show that the Demo-
Gratis go 10 the Eleventh District with Is, ,S22
in their favor and are met with 14,27S Repub-
lfcan plurality, giving a net plurality of 456
for Mckinley. S. J. ROBERTS, Chairman.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-08
ON EASTERN TRACKS.
Winners of Erents at L0tonfa, Nashrfl
and PimIfc0.

Winners of Erents at LGtonia, Nashville
and Pimlico.
LATONIA, KY, Nov. six furlongs Roose-
velt won. Nance second, Mother of Pearl third.
Time, :20l.
Five furlongs, Connie Lee won, Sangamon
second. Stockholm third. Time, 1:05.
One mile, Marquise won, Basso second, Peep
O. Day third. Time, 1 AN
Mile ano an eighth, Ida Pickwick won,
Addie Buchanan second, The Dragon third
Time, 2:01A
six fuflongs, Clissie B won, Old Center sec
ond. Lawanda third. Time, 1:193l.
Steeplechase, Dom Pedro won, Zaldivar Sec
ond, Ciudado third. Time, 3 "a.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 7-Seven furlongs,
Charley Weber won, Commission econd, Para
mount third Time, :31H.
Five furlongs, Maddalo won, Susie Rawse
second, Carnett Buch third. Time, :041I.
Seven furlongs Elano won, Bona Schoenfeld
second, Remnant II third. Time, l 81
Five and half furlongs, Lauretta won,
Thornbush second, Ralph third. Time.
lilo.
F, Steeplechase, Somersault won, Colonist Sec
,ond, Grenada third. Time, 2:51
'eaPIML1CO. Nov. 7.-Five furlongs, Takanas-
see won, Miss Lillian second, Euphemia L
third Time, :03.
. One mile, Louise won, Kingstone second,
Distant third. Time, 43
:. Five furlongs, Successful won, Billali sec-
ond, Ross o third. Time, :02.
Z One and an eighth miles, The Swain won,
Maurice second, Ameer third Time, l :55L
Six furlongs, Trayant won, One Chance Sec
ond, Traline third. Time, :1615.
Steeplechase, De Garnette won, Caress sec
ond. Young Orion third. Time, 5:45.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-08
THEIR CAUSE EXTOLLED.
Silver Men Asked to Pluck Up
Courage in Iowa.

Silver Men Asked to Pluck Up
Courage in Iowa.
DES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. THE State
Central Committees of the three silver
parties in Iowa, Democratic silver Re-
publican and Populists, to-day issued an
address to their followers. 1t is over the
signatures of Chairman Curry and Secre-
tary Carr of the Democrats Chairman
Bellangee and Secretary Meredith of the
Popuhsts and Chairman Cliff and Secre-
tary Wilson of the silver Republicans. 1t
declares that while silver has been beaten
IN Iowa it polled for Bryan 225, 600 votes, a
larger number by 5000 than the largest
vote ever polled by the Republicans in a
previous year. The silver men are ex-
norted to take courage and confidence in
the tnture. Their cause is extolled as just
and therefore sure 10 win.
The address concludes with the sugges-
tion that the silver parties should be more
closely united. The proposal is that they
give up their separate organizations and
effect single one, VITA one State Com
mittee instead of three. To this end a
conference OF all the committees will be
held here in the near future. The Demo-
Gratis claim to have cast bout 165, 900 votes
this year, the silver Repu ublicans 80 600
and the Populists 10000, all for Bryan
Against this the Republicans cast 287, 900
for Mckinley. There is little doubt the
consolidation will be effected, as the mid
dle-of-the-road Populist sentiment is al
most completely eradicated in the State.