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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

procession next March. 1t is believed
that the parade will he u great improve
mcnt in its arrangements on those which
have preceded ii, and that there will not
he so muc!; s;,meness exhibited in the
various divisions
The assignments Of participating bod
les to positions, it is thought, will be de
tcfmined with view of making the pa
rade as attractive and picturesque rs
possible. Every one who has seen past pro-
cessions will remember how monotonous
they were in the spectacle they presented.
For instance, at one time, 5000 Pennsyl-
vania troops marched in solid body and
were nearly an hour in passing. 1t is cx-
pected that such large bodies will be
broken and intcrspersed with other troops
differently uniformed to enliven the ii re-
someness of such steady passing of men
dressed alike. The same system, it is
believed, will he followed in the assign.
ment of civic organizations, the clubs of
the national Republican League, which
are expected To turn out $4,000 strong,
being scattered through the civic divis-
ion, instead of marching III compact
body.
On the whole, no pains will be spared
to make the procession and inaugural bali
all that such an important occasion de
mandS. National Chairman Hanna will
exercise II far-reaching supervision over
the military ami social features of the
occasion, characteristic of his universal
genius, and everything will be so nicely
arranged that it is not expected that there
will he a jar or IL hitch TO interrupt the
plars for the occasion. In this, as in all
things connected with the late Presdcn-
tial campaign, President. elect Mckinley
have nothing to disturb his equanimity.
but will find everything in order for the
great event of which he will he central
figure.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
HELP THE POOR.

Christmas is near mt hand and those
blessed with abundance should be willing
to give largely OF their store to their less
fortunate fellows. The Saviour of man
kind always inculcated the practice of
charity, and all who prefer to follow his
precepts should do as he has commanded
in this respect. While many homes are
blessed with all that can make life COM
Portable and enjoyable there are many
sadly lacking even in the commoncst
necessities. To such people rs these all
should give literally, knowing as they do
that such an exhibition of generosity is
one of the surcst ways of gnining divine
approval. The unequal distribution of
riches is one of the greatest drawbacks
of human happiness and yet when this is
examined in the light of true philosophy
it will be found that the most of the
poverty and misery that aillict mankind
is attributable to its own errors and
shortcomings. An All-Wisc Providence
has given men Il chance to improve their
conditions, but all are not constituted
alike, and hence many are left behind in
the race of life, Those who are more
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
WILL STAND ALONE.

From all the expressions of opinion by
the European press it is plain that in the
event of trouble between the United
States and Spain this country will stand
practically alone. Whether this sympa-
thy will extend far enough to amour. to
armed assistance, it is difficult to deter
mine ut this time.
OF all the European powers England is
the most friendly towards the United
states. The general agreement to ar
bitrate all differences between the two
great English-s speaking nations is already
giving promise of the most harmonious
results, England has no desire to med.
die with the United States, and in our
present dispute with Spain seems dispos.
ed to occupy the position of Il quiet locker
on
On the other hand, France, remember
ing. no doubt, the Macmillan affair in
Mexico, seems TO be very querilous over
the situation; while Germany, jealous al
ways of growing powers, seems ready to
join hands with any government that is
disposed 10 curb the rising aspirations
of Democracy in America
The United States. however, will pur-
sue the even tenor of its way, regardless
Of what foreign nations may say or do,
and at the proper time will show its hand
in the Cuban imbroglio with spirit and
independence that will open the ewes of
the nations Of Europe to it's growing in
fluence and power.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THE NEW GUNBOAT.
The Annapolis Was Successfully
Launched Yesterday at Elizabeth.

The Annapolis Was Successfully
Launched Yesterday at Elizabeth
New York, Dec 23-The gunboat An
napolis, destined for service as the pruc
ticc cruiser for the United States Naval
Academy ut Annapolis, Md, was success
fully launched ut the Crescent ship yards
at Elizabeth mt 1880 Il. IN. to-day.
The Annapolis is II vessel of entirely
new type, so far rs our navy is concerned
in that it is of composite constructions
all of the framing being of steel, but
planks of Georgia pine being worked on
the frames below the water line, secured
by composition boltcd in such II manner
rs to prevent galvanic action, and being
then covered with copper. This will
make the vessel largely independent of
docking facilities and economical in the
use of fuel.
Another feature of the vessel that dis
tinguishes it from other naval ships is
the use of full sail power in addition TO
steam. 1t will he burllentine- rugged and
will he able to sail twelve knots an hour
without using its engines. 1t is IL sister
ship to the NickSburg and Newport. of
1000 tons displacement. drawing twelve
feet of water. and is lGS feet long bv 80
feet beam.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THE GOVERNORS GUEST.

Atlanta Dec. 23.-Hon William J..
Bryan arrived in Atlanta last night from
Chicago. At an early hour this morn
ing he was called on at the Kimbull
House by Governor Atkinson and escort
ed TO the executive mansion. where he
will remain rs 5he governors guest dur.
ing his stay in Atlanta y large mum
Der OF prominent citizens called on him
during the morning ami shortly after
noon he was rendered breakfast ut the
Nimball House by the Young Men 5
Democratic League
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Tie wife # Mr.. ID. Robinson, promi-
ncnt lumber nan of Hartwick, \. y, was
sick with rheumatism for five months.
In speaking of it, Mr. Robinson says:
"Chambcrlain's Pain Balm is the only
thing that gave her any rest from pain.
For the relief of pain it cannot be beat. -
Many very bad cases of rheumatism have
been cured by it For sale at 30 cents
per bottle at The Chas. Lyle Drug Com
pany.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. pa Times-Star
special from Portland, Ind, says that II
glycerinc magazine near Montpelier cX
plodcd to-day with terrible fol ce. Harry
Adams and George pock were blown to
atoms. \ great hole in the ground is
the only mark left to show the location
of the building. Chmneys were thrown
down and windows broken Mt distant
points and the shock was felt for miles
around,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quircd. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale at Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THE ROANOKE TIMES. THURSDAY DECEMBER "a 1896

fortunate, however, should not arrogate
any superior claims to themselves, but
should look kindly upon those not SINH
larly blest, and do all they can to soften
and amcloratc the asperfties of their
condition. Help the poor and needy and
give all II chance to enjoy II merry Christ
mas and hope for Il happy New Year.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A SYMPATHETIC FAILURE.

West Superior Wis, Dec. 23.-'rhe
Bank of West Superior, capital $40, 600
and $4,000 surplus, suspended opera
tions this morning ms Il direct result OF
the failures of the Bank of Minnesota
and the Bank of Illinois. The notice of
suspension stated that the cause was the
Bank of Minnesota, but the Bank of Hi.
nois weakened it considerably. The oil
Gals say they expect to resume and pay
dcpositors in full.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Hon. William Jennings Bryan has ar
rived ut Atlanta, and will make big
speech there tonight. Things seem to
be working his way for the election III
1900. Mckinley prosperity" Us far as
it has been tried, does not seem to count
for much.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

The Spanards claim to have gained
smother victory over the revolut ionists
near Holquin, Cuba, in which twenty in
surgents and five government troops
were killed. 1t is always II victory for
Spain when there is fight; but the reb>
els still! continue to advance and now
have possession of ABOUT two.thirds of
the island.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

The House has ordered favorable re-
port on the Senate bill authorizing the
Secretary of War to arm the National
Guards with modern Springfield rifles,
and. rs this class of troops numbers
about $4,000 men, Uncle Sam would
have quite snug nucleus to begin with
in case of war with Spain.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

The Spanish government is very. well
satisfied with the Cleveland administra-
ton; but it is not much enamored of the
American Congress. Mr. Cleveland
seems to he more popular with the enc
mics OF his party and country than with
their friends He is certainly not with
out honor save in his own country, like
the prophets of old.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Besides the troubles in Cuba and the
PHILIPPINE Islands, Spain has her hands
full i'll the management of the anarchists
who have made matters so warm in
Madrid that n special public guard has
been placed at the residence of Premier
CanOvas
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
PROTECT YOUR EYES.

Propcrly adjusted spectaccs and eye
glasses are something that Roanoke has
long been in need Of Prof. Hirschberg,
the well-known Eye Specialist of New
York, has appointed NanLear Bros agents
for his celebrated Spectacles and Eye
Glasses, where IL complete assortment
can always be found Prof I'irschberg
or one of his staff will remain in Roanoke
from December p to 90, inclusive. and all
those in need of properly adjusted spec
tacles and eye glasses should avail them
selves of this opportunity. Consultation
free
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
No,I,E or mI3tTING.

NIuilcE -ilis kEGULAU ANNUAL MEET
' inS or the str ckhcldCrs OF the National Ex
cnengc Bank. OF IIoanOkc VA, Tor the election OF
oihccfs ind Such other nusinoss Gs may come ny,
viii b" he Mt he Office OF said bank. in the city
on hoanokc, Va. Oh Futsday. Jan AIRY IL, 1907, at
II o CLOCK. All ptOckhollrrs are rouUce;ad to bG
prescn, in person or rcprt sem ed by proxy.
il MUSE. FISIIuURNE,
hopnokc, Va, Dec. II. 1916. Cashier.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A RICHMOND FAILURE.

Richmond, Dec. 23.-J. j. Wright s.,
Stokes, manufacturers of harness, as
signed to day for SIS, 000. Mr.. Stokes
made Il personal assignment for $4,000
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICES

n OTIcE-THOSE HAVING BRICK AND
4 stone work or vitrfed brick pave mcnts to be
laid would do well TO call on or address j. r..
Falis, the practical contractor and builder Also
Ell kinds OF carpenter work, plastc painting,
Keisomlning and paper hanging done on short
notice. All work guaranteed. j. II. FALLS, no.
us Fifth avenue II. c., Roanoke. Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

The Times is member of the Associ-
ated Press-the greatest ws-collecting
association in the world-and receives it's
reports over Il special wire, right in the
Office. II gets all the news and prints it
ALL being now equipped with type setting
machines.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Pacific railroad affairs are looming up
in Congress at the expense of the Cuban
controversy. 1t is plain that, until the
Government gets rid of this elephant, it
will eat its head Off several times over.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THE INAUGURATION.

Chairman Bell of the inauguration
committee, ANA General Horace Porter,
grand marshal OF the inaugural parade,
are making extensive preparations to in
s ure the success of the grand Presidential
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

The latest Kentucky lynching has been
followed by race war on Il small scale,
and in consequence murder and arson are
rampant ut Maysvlle and vicinity.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

General Weyler has again left Havana
for the front; but, Judging by his course
heretofore ut the first scent of real dan.
ger he will HE himself back to the pro
lection of the guns of Mora Castle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
HANK STATEMENT

pEpORT OF THE CONDITION OF TIE
~ Fret National Bank, OF Ronnokc, at
Roanoke, In the Sta of Virgnin, at the
close OF Du>ness, December 18th, 1856
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
w 4 II T s

NO advertisements received iaNs than IL
conts Tor tho fret insertion and 10 Cents
Tor aubssGuent insertions. Seven wordS
por line.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

" OF CAN MAKE FROM $50 80 500 PER
month and cxpcntos easily during this sea.
son with ue. Why VIII you he iGlc when such
an Opportunity l. ontrd yon Good territory
end ilne line OF poo1s. STANDARD INSTALL
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

STATE OF VIRGINIA. CITY OF ROANOKE. IS:
], j. W Shields, Jr., cashier OF the above
named bank do solcmnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and heller.
j. W. SHIELDS, JR., Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 32d
day OF december, 1896
II NJ. DARNALL, H.. p
CORRECT Attest:
II. s. TROUT.
N. HATCHER, Directors.
T. +. MOOMAM,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENr uY THE
4 day, week or month at 100 Camph,ll avenue
s,w iioi and cold water. W. !. WATTS ~ co.
hcal Estate Agents. - ~ I'm
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
ROOMS WAITED.

WANTED BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
w four rooms for light honsckc ep!ng Ad-
dress "hENTbR," care Times flee ja3tf
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
FOR RENT.

E'OH KEN1-s-RuOM HOUSE, 10 FOURTH
u avenue II. W. r.. j. KEMP. IL 10 st
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
AGENTS WANTED.

NNTANrED -CANVASsKRS ALI. OVER VIR-
w sinia to sell household rec ss!ties on the
credit system Lace Curtains, Chenille Goods
Clocks. silvcrwar". Rugs. etc, etc. Addrese
GA ELY " Fin IGhhALD, Roanoke. Va
IL - I'm
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Lo ms and discounts .... .........S SCI, G53 %
ovcrdrafts. secured ana ursccurcd.... d 20
i. :. bonds to secure crculation...... 900 o ca
stocks. sccnr tics, etc ... $40. ..... III 32i e.
Banking house furniture and fixtures. $40 GS
Other real estate ana mortgages owned gSg5 10
Due from nnt0nal banks mot reserve
agents. .......... ............... 80. % '9G Sc
Due from State hanks and bankors... 33,i25 u
Due from approved reserve agents.. Sp.3,H -
CHECKS az d other each items $50. .:,l5G 81
Note OF other national banks. ...,.... 800 10
cent, .............. .................. 800 Is
Lawful money reserve in bank viz:
Spcclc............ : III 1.iN ~
egnl tendcr notes. .:.... .3i,ocO.cO 79,i9s 90
Redemption nd with L. 5. Treasurer
(5pcr cent of circulAtion) ........... 1850 90
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

Sold throughout the world. Price. CrTicrRA. 5oe.;
Soar. Die; RrSoLvfSr. sec. and 81. POTTER Dgro
AND CMrH. CoRr.. Sole Props. boston.
Esn- How to Produce l.uxuiisnt ll,r mailed free.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

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LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in................ $4,000 60
surplus innd ...;............"...... 10000 30
Undivided profits, lcss expenses and
taxes paid. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2i,a57 90
National bank notes outstanding...... 270 ~
Due 10 9TH national banks. .......... $50 ~
Due to State banks and bankers... 64sn 81
Individual deposits subject to check. 1874 gSi 81
Demand certificates OF deposit. CO 9lS IL
Certified checks ........... 5.457 IS
Cnshiers checks acknowledgements. 1850 90
Total. s7s2oi5 45
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21

or should be, for equal opportunities.-Rev R.
A. White, Universalist, Chicago.
CITY LIFE.
The city is the battlefield of the hour, and
will become more so as humanity gathers in
great masses in city life. There is a Provi-
dence in the human desire to gather in multi
tudes in commercial centers 1t seems strange
that humanity like ripe fruit, decays aster in
heaps than in any other form. We have not as
vet found the secret of saving cities.-Rey. DR..
Hickman, Methodist, Terre Haute, Ind.
CHURCH AND STATE.
The church is older than the state, and
while both are divine institutions, right devel-
opment and administration of the affairs of
state depend largely upon the church. The
interest of man, and the church his eternal
and spiritual welfare. The state regards mans
home upon earth; the church points toward
heaven. The state rules by justice, the church
by love. The state commands and compeIs
obedience, the church uses moral suasion and
exhortation. The state is the law, the church
is the gospel.-Rev. Sidney USHER, Westches-
ter, Pa.
We all concede the marriage relation to be
the most sacred man can enter upon on this
earth. But even this does not and cannot sat-
1sfy our deepest needs. The best and truest
companionship is that we have with God.
Loneliness of soul and spirit has led many
man and woman to God to have that compan-
ionship which alone is satisfying to the soul of
the Christian. The marriage relation is but
type of the union of mans soul with God. On
earLQ q man loOkS loT iuedl ueIpiudte, DuI
he finds his true helpmate in the Christ of the
gospel.-Rev. DR.. Holway, Congregationalist,
Worcester, Mass
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
The great triumphant principle of our Ameri-
can Christianity is that 1T is an independent,
self-supporting. selfgoyerning church in a
free country, existing independently of the
church. but at the same time in perfect har-
mony and friendly relationship with it. By
our American principle persecution is made
impossible. because man has religious liberty
f,,1ln in ND
action so long as he does not interfere with
public peace and order. America recognizes
religion as purely voluntary. She accords the
same freedom to religious liberty that she does
to civil liberty, without regard to creed, sect
or party.-Reys s. N, Usher, Methodist, West
chester, Pa.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
DIsRAELI ON DARWIN.
The Statesman Declared Himself o
the Side OF the Angels

The Statesman Declared Himself on
the Side OF the Angels.
T. H. S. Escott. author of "Platform,
Press, Politics and Play" was present in
the Sheldonian Theater when Disraeli de-
livered his famous speech against Darwin
ism. Disraei, says Mr.. Escott, had been
visiting friends in the neigh ghborhood. Cas-
uallv, it would seem, or Gas perhaps it was)
with artistically concealed purpose, he
dropped in at a diocesan meeting on his
way to the railway station.
That which chiefly impressed the admir-
ing youths was his historically bucollc cos
tune. A soft white billy-cock hat sur
mounted his marble brow, over which
there still clustered the ringlets that had
once been Jet black. He wore short black
tailless velvet coat. His neither limbs
were encased in knickerbockers, with
CATERS.
At first he spoke in studiedly common
place strain. Only few platitudes about
lay and clerical ntercommunication, or
the advantages in this respect enjoyed by
oxford, escaped his lips. More than once
he seemed to have lost the thread of his
discourse. These, probably, were his ar
titices, or rhetorical feints. Presently,
struck, it seemed, by sudden inspiration,
he warmed to his theme.
First came his description of the national
church. This was memorable, because,
though it has not, think, yet been no.
ticed, Disraeli's Oxford words preigured
the policy which ten years later, as Prime
Minister, in 1874. he was to embody in his
public worship bill. The church, he said,
would not be disestablished; but Parlia-
ment, disliklng an Emporium in imperio,"
would tighten its hold over it. Then fol-
lowed series of rafting sentences ver-
bally prophetic of the preface written by
him many years later for his collected
novels. The broad church party received
some airy badinage. Dean (then Canon)
Stanley was complimented on his "pic-
turesque sensibiIity.'
Mr.. Jowett was indicted as nebulous
professor who, if he were condemned to
read in perpetuity his own works, might
gather some idea of that endless punish
ment which he and his school were said to
doubt. Next, eplgrammatically summariz-
ing the discussion, Disraeli remarked:
The question, after all, is whether man is
an ape or an angel. AS for me, my lords
and gentlemen" (here the speaker puts his
hands into his velvet sacks side pockets,
ana strutting. as one of his Hughenden
peacocks might have done, across the plat
form, uttered this startling and historic
sentiment), II am on the side of the
angels"
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21

and obliging it is not astonishing that the
young lady counts her friends by the score.
Nor is Miss Ralston's popularity con-
fined to this coast alone. In her numer-
Gus Eastern visits she has met many charm
ing people who, captured by the delightful
Californian's brilliant intellect and sunny
temper, have developed into stanch friends.
In Septem Der last Miss Ralston, in COM
pany with her mother, left for an ex-
tended visit to Mrs. Ralston's aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel R. Williams,
and their family at Stockbridge, Mass.
1t was while spending few weeks with
her friend Mrs. Wilder, at her home in
Louisville, KY, that the young Oakland
belle met her fate. 1t was case of love
at first sight. The young couple met, the
doctor saw and Miss Ralston conquered
Dr. Bullitt is a member of one of the
Oldest and most prominent of the aris-
tocratic Southern families. On both sides
he is connected with noted Southern FAM
lilies. He is the youngest son of Hon.
Joshua F. Bullitt, one of the best known
and most popular men in Kentucky, who
has had long and active career as a
lawyer and iurist.
No date for the wedding of the young
couple has yet been set. but it will proba-
bly, be celebrated in the near future at the
home of the brides parents, ITO Madison
street, Oakland.
Mrs. Ralston and Miss Ralston are still
visiting their relatives in Massachusetts,,
and the date of their return is indefinite.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-21
The Jnror,s Oninion.

Congressman Charles Daniels of Buffalo,
formerly a Justice of the New York Su-
preme Court, told story the other day
which shows on what strange evidence peo-
pie sometimes adopt conclusions. A man
had been convicted of the murder of his
wife, and the case was finally carried to
the Court of Appeals, which reversed
the finding of the lower court. A spe-
cial hearing was ordered by the Governor
This was held at Syracuse, and Justice
Daniels was called upon to preside. In
examining the jurors, one man said that
he was prejudiced in the matter. When
asked if he had cleaned his prejudice from
the papers or by talking with interested
parties, or by hearsay, he replied to every
question that he didn't know a thing about
the case, but that he was, nevertheless,
prejudiced. He was excused, but Justice
Daniels was not satisfied, and he sent the
Sheriff and had the juror brought back to
him. He asked him where he had gained
his prejudice. The fellow replied: Il
don't know anything about the case, but
the lawyers made such idiots of them
selves in examining the jurors that | knew
the man must be guilty. New York
Tribune.