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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
A MONTANA "REMINISCENCES.
The New Pledged Banker Threw Up His
Hands For the First Customer.

The New Pledged Banker Threw Up His
Hands For the First Customer.
One of tho "old settler" lawyers Of Bill
ings, Mon, has been spinning early times
stories to The Gazette among them being
the following:
a, In tho year 1889 II. II. Mund came In
here from Deadwood to start bank. AL
though he wasn't exactly verdant, he had
not been out west long and had q very con-
q siderable respect for six shooters and other
implements of like nature which wcro
worn as ornaments by almost every one In
those days He had some experience, too
In dancing in Deadwood, OF which times
ne would become very playful and his an
tcs Afforded much amusement to those
. VINO gathered to look on. For this and for
other reasons he had become very consery-
alive and avoided mingling in any cues
tionable society.
The building in which the bank was to
be located was frame, and was not I'm
ished when Mund and tho safe arrived, so
tho safe was put temporarily in q tent
which was occupied by Tulley, Hart g.
Frieze as q hardware store. Mund had
been In these quarters but few days when
rough, wild looking man, dressed In
Montana broadcloth, with q winchester
over ono arm and q brace of six shooters
In his belt, stepped into the tent and in q
gruff voice inquired for tho new banker
Mund was pointed to as the man wanted,
and the westerner approached.
Ugh! Are you tho new bankerf said
the stranger.
Yes, sir. Anything can do for your
"The stranger reached down in his
pockets, and in an instant up went Mund's
hands and his face became as pale as death,
} while his knees knocked together and be-
came so weak that he could not take ref
uge In flight.
"a broad smile spread over the face Of
Tom MoGirl, the cattle baron, as-instead
of six shooter as Mund expected-he
drew out s25, 600 in bills for deposit and
asked In his gruff, businesslike way:
"'Are you ready TO do little businessf'
1.-THE agony was over and Mund's pulse
soon began to beat regularly again. Bill
! ings Gazette.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Buyinzr o Bicycle.

An exchange furnishes some, valuable
and Timely advice relative to the purchase
of q wheel. Among other things Ii says:
weight Is ons, OF the most important
things to be considered In buying q bicy-
Gle because h involves so many Others
The ordinary rtdor ought not to,purchase
an extremely light wheel. Whsn the road
leads over rough places, such As railroad
crossings, "a moderately heavy wheel gives
one feeling Of security that cannot bo
enjoyed on too lightly constructed ma
chine. The latter bends and uDombles and
transmits It's own vibration into the riders
frame In q way that causes o. belief that
the machine Is going to collapse On o
wheel of ordinary weight all that feeling
of insecurity Is changed 10. one Of ease
The ordinary weight bicycle feels rigid and
strong under tho rider, and only tho heav-
Ter bumps are felt. For country riding i'd
vantage is assaredly With the medium
weight wheel. 1t will stand pounding
and humping that would quickly wrench
the very light machine aat OF shape"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

s 10 cure nervousness, lack Of se,f-controi de-
ny no exchange a jaded and worn nature for,
~ VI brightness, buoyancy and power.
worry, &c. WIZ ~
- 10 give full strength, development and tone
eoeSery portion and organ of the body, a. 4
the9ssn mo r earrier: Failure impossible. TIVE
rs me book is purely medical and scientific,
only who need 1t. ~ -.e~
so "A d esIa man, who had applied to us
na We'll, tell you that first day is one III
never forget. just. dubbed with JOY.
S %Sn sed b to hug everybody and tell them
was born to-day. Why didn't Won te,i D me
way2" ~ HHu ~ 'niS
And another thus:
II you dumped cart load of gold Mt nv
ieet 1t would not bring such gladness into nv
hle an your method has done8
p, write to the ERIE MEDICAL COMPANY,
eal[ed x and ask for The little book
this paper. and the company promises to send
inc book, In sealed envelope. without any
alcej. ~AA AA'A"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
REVIVAL OF ROMANCE.

Too long. too long we keep the level plain,
The titled. tame fields, the bending orchard
bough
Tho byre. tho barn, tho thrashing floor, tho
piow
Too long have been our theme and our re-
frnin.
Enough. my brothers. OF this Dorio strain.
Lift up your spirits and record VOW
To gather laurel from the mountain q brow
And bring the era Of rich verso again.
Ye painters. paint great Nature at her height
Seas, forests, cliffs upreared In liquid air,
And touch with glamour all things rough
and crude.
And ye who hoeton weave for our delight.
Give us brave mon and women good as fair
And shame our hollow Sadducean mood.
Edith NJ. Thomas In Century
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
CAYLOR'S 8ALL GOSSIP
The "Phillies" Are Making Their
Annual Squirt.
DELEHANTY's GREAT BATTING.

Tho Lively Pace That tho Pittsburgs Arc
Setting - Baltimores Mourn For RIO
Considerations May Be Settling Old
Scores With the Now Workers.
Philadelphia's baseball team Is a great
puzzle to Its patrons and to the students
OF tho game at large. 1t has been taking
part In the National league championship
contests for moro than dozen years, and.
though several times 1t has looked like q
winning factor, the pennant has vet TO fiv
above its grounds. The Philiies are a pe-
ouIiar set OF players. They look dangerous
at some period of the season every year,
pus never carry out their bluff. Last sea-
son they came with a rush at the end
Seven weeks prior to tho close of the race
they occupied ninth place. Four weeks
later they had jumped into third position,
where they remained anchored.
This club has up to tho present time
started poorly and made great squirt some
time during the seasonal squirt which,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
A Dampar to Small Talk.

Some years ago New York woman
happened to meet at q reception the
eminent divine who later became prom
inent for having given its nickname to
the Little Church Around the Corner.
The decorations were pretty, and she
remarked conversationally, Glow beau,
tiful the flowers are!'
"FlowersP calculated the reverend
gentleman. Incidents in the plan Of
nature, made to be trodden undertook"
The lady relapsed into silence.
York journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

strong personal effort to secure the passage
of good roads law by the state legislature
next winter, and his work will be continu-
GUS from now until that body convenss.
Mr.. Jaquish has always taken an active
interest In the racing branch Of oyeling
and for that reason was appointed men,
Der OF the national racing board Of the L.
A. w. for this division on the recommend
alton of the wheelmen Of tho division.
For years he has been chief consul Of the
state, which is good evidence TINT he fills
the distinguished office most acoephably.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
HOW TO oUHE YOURSELF WRITE
USING TT

HOW 10 OUHE YOURSELF WHILE
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The tobacco habit grown on . man until hi,
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health. comfort and hsppRness. To quit suddenly
ID TOO severe SHOCK TO tho system, Is tobacco to
An fnveterate user becomes q stIruulsnt that his
system continually Graves. "Bsco .Curor In a
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forms, carefully compounded after the fosmsls or
nm eminent Berlin Physician who has ueed It In
MS private practice since 1874 withork = fssure
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harmless fou can use all the tobacco yeu want
while taking "Baco-Caro," 1t will nsstfv Won
when to stop. We give a written guarantee tn
cure permanently any caee with three boxes, or
refund the money with 10 per cent interest.
baco-Curo" Is not substitute, but scientific
cure that cures without the use of wIis power
and with no inconvenience. 1t leaves tho system
IA pure aud free from nicotine as the dsy Won
TOOK your first chew or smoke. -
Cured by Baco-ouro and Gained Thirty
Pounds.
From hundreds of testimonials. tho originals OF
which are on fae and open to inspection the fol
lowing is presented:
Clayton. Nevada Co, Ark, Jan. %, 1895.
EnIeka chemical 3 Mfg. Co., La Crosse. Wis
its forms. For twenty-five years of that time
was great uTerer from, general debility and
Others No TO. Bac." "The indian ToSae a@I %n.
tidote," "Douoie Chloride ct Gold" etc. etc.
but S, none Of them did me the least Bit Of good.
rlnalys however, 1 purchased box Of your
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pounds In weight and am relieved from ali the
numerous aches and pains OF body and mind
:ouid wsite qnire of paper upon my changed
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p. II MAasURf,
Pastor G. p. Church, CLAYTON. ARK.
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thirty daye' treatment. Sa5o, with iron.clad.
written guarantee, or sent direct upon rccei Ut OF
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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

VALUABLE MINERAL SPRINGS AND
rni ing lands for ssle-ON FRIDAY, NAY
q, lsss, AT IL O'CLOCK A. NJ. will sen on
tho IrrRises, at pablo ucton. that valuable and
hcamhJi property known rs ESglcston's or New
ltiver hits ulphnr springs.
fpts property consists OF abont 500 scfos of 9ooa
Farming land. sevcrsl valuable mineral springs.
long and widely known for their medicinal Quail
tiles, and IN hotel and cottages 1t is situated in
Giles county, on the east bank OF New river in
the most picturesque portion OF that strsam and
norfolk snd Western abroad.
II Will be lard TO find moro charming place
nor summer resort, or better chance to inyees
In farming lands.
sell as commissioner or MonteoEeyy c,,cui.
court In the ohaneery salts OF Wood, Marsh y Co
and Orsin Adams Is VIM. Egaieston ct ais and
Mm.kggleston vs. the Now River SulphuY Springs
Co. ct. ais.
| win start the property at c. r. wngo's upses
TERMS oFSAL8: Ono fourth cash, balance ON
credit OF one. two and three years, EQUAL lnstai.
ments. for which bonds with good secnrity bear.
interest, win be required.
Possession given rs soon as the sa o Is tonarraed
by the coufL ARCHER A. PHLR9AR,
Commissioner
Christiansbnrg, Va, April Is, 1926
l, John T. Hairless, clerk of Montgomery cir
cult court do certify that A. A. Phlegar, the spo
cial commissioner appointed TO sell the lands IN
der decree In suit OF Wood, Marsh 6 Co. and
VIM. Eggleston vs.the New Eiver Sulphur SprinCa
Co ct. ais, has executed the bond required Sy the
decree.
Given under my hand this 4th day Of February.
1895. JNO. @. HARLESs. CIsrE
4l4td
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
His Fame Secure.

sat lastl' exclaimed the struggling
young author, throwing himself heavily
In o chair. "At last, " he repeated, 81 have
written something that will not die-some-
thing that will bear my name down the
ages to remote posterityr'
az am glad TO hear 1t, Roger" said his
patient wife.
"Yes," he rejoined bitterly. ga copy of
my last book has been placed In tho cor
nerstone Of the new town hall. Chicago
Tribune.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
WORKING FOR GOOD ROADS.

Much For the Cycling Graft.
There Is nothing to which tho wheeIman
is more ardently devoted than the cause Of
good roads, and that cause has nowhere @
more enthusiastic champion than is Mr.
Louis @. Jaquish, chief consul of tho I'LL
nois division of the League of American
Wheelmen. He Is Mt present engaged In q
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

In the pursuit Of knowledge follow 1t
wherever 1t Is to be found. Like fern, IL Is
the produce of all climates, and, like coin,
its circulation Is not restricted to any par
ticular class.-Colton
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
"THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE

10 HAPPY FRUITFUL MARRIAGE"
avery Man Who Would Know tho
I strand Truths, the Plain Facts. the
4 NOW Discoveries Of Medical Science
10 Applied TO Married Lie, Who
Would Atone for Past Error. and
lAveid Future Pitfalls, Should Secure
tho Wonderful Little Book Called
"Compiere Manhood, and How 20 At.
tain IT,
here ct last Is information from n high
1ehheeoicai source that must work wonders with
rne 9ook FULLY describes q method by which
70 Attain iun yigor and manly power
drains on the system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
Concerning the Inauguration.

The propriety of turning official in
augurations into elaborate military and
social functions. each with its great
parade, grand review and at the con-
clusion, a magnificent ball, is largely L
subject for individual judgment Swell
inauguratiOns have become the rule ct
Washington, and we see that Mark
Hanna proposes to break the record.
next March, for magnitude and sump-
tuousness.
While one does not wonder at his
enthusiasm nor lack sympathy with
the spirit which prompts it, there are
still a few Americans, here and there,
who would be quite as well pleased to
see the Inauguration ceremonies con-
Quoted with simplicity and unmarked
by special social commemoratiOn. The
governor-elect Of Indiana. Mr.. Mount.
and the governor-elect of New York.
Mr.. Black. both. we observe. incline
to this view. Mr.. Mount says that 50
far as his own Inauguration IL con-
cerned he proposes to see that 1t IL
conducted absolutely without ostenta-
tion or display. He does not intend to
have eithera a parade or ball. and we
know that Mr. Black would like to es-
cape on the same terms IL ne could.
1t is, we repeat. largely a matter OF
taste and therefore one can DO no more
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
HANNA AND THE CABINET.

From the Phiiadelphia Times.
Ii goes without saying that II Marcus
\. Hanna shat, decide to accept a position
in the cabinet he will be given the treas
ury portfolio. He Is the man who de-
veIopei Mckinley as a presidential candi-
da te: it was his political skill and tire
less energy that brought Il inaJo:i.y for
NJ cKinley out of the chaotic contest for
delegates to the st. Louis convention.
ard he lowered over all as wise leader
In his direction of the campaign.
He started with his party and his canii-
date defeated, as the whole West and
South were permeated with tle caeIp
money heresy. When Bryan was nomi-
mated at Chicago. there was not siISk'
state west of Pennsylvania or south of
the Potomac and Ohio. that was not
either positively for Bryan or fairly
doubtful and never in the history OF
American politics has there been s1ch a
campaign of education, organization and
inspiration as that conducted b. Chair
man Hanna during the last two months
CT the contest.
II Hanna shall enter the cabinet he
will command the confidence Of the cOun-
try. He is honest, able, practical and
COURAGEOUS. II he shall become MEM
Der OF the administration he will not
only bring no trace of the jobber or spscu-
lator with him. b-t he will be the one
man most certain to guard the president
against all who would bring reproach
upon his rule.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
A DELECTABI.E LAND.

Over the hills and far away
There are dreadful dragons that knights
may slay-
Great snorting dragons with brazen
scales,
And wings of leather. and coiling tails
But If you're the proper kind of knight
With a suit Of mail and sword that's
bright.
You may whip those dragons and win the
day,
Over the hills and far away!
over the hills ard far away
There are ogres living in castles gray.
With a horn to blow and the drawbridge
down,
And the ogres below and stamp and
frown.
But it doesn't do TO be frightened-no!
You must face them boldly and strike a
blow,
And then you marry the Princess May,
over the hills and far away!
Over the hills and far away
There are fairy monarchs In grand array,
With gnomes and pixies and brownies,
too;
And my! the marvellous things they do!
But though they startle you just bit.
They will help lad who Is sharp of wit.
And it's fun to watch when they dance
and play
over the hills and far away!
Over the hills and far away
You may have an excellent time say.
There are golden islands and magic
springs,
And jabberwockies-and heaps of things;
You can't be dun in land like that.
With enchanted boots and talking cat
So is 1t a wonder you long to stray
Over the hills and far away?
Felix Leigh, in st. Nicholas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
dust a Word or TWo
OF CdsUaI Mention

In these days of progress and business
activity and while one vies with another
in Christmas displays, 1t is not often we
Sc reminders of the days of long ago.
When Scranton was a village-when there
was nothing but a swamp in the square
bounded by Linden, Spruce. Adams and
Washington avenues, 1t was not an un-
usual sight to see queerly- placards
announcing the wares which the then
merchants had for sale. And the mer-
chants We're not particular how they
spelled their words. But with the advan-
tGges Of public and private schools there
Is hardly an excuse these days for im2ro-
perly worded ana commonplace placards.
But the following is one, posted in 4 con-
spicuous place on a certain avenue. and
children are daily seen criticising the
same:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
SCRANTON, DECEMBER 9. 1896.
The merchant who advertises III l"e
Tribune does not hide his light under
n hnSlel
Concerning "Almanacs.

We agree with the esteemed Times
that "cbucked- together almanacs" are
worthless. For the type of pubicatioh
described by our neighbOr we as well
as the public generally have no use.
This is why we propose to issue, on
January 1, next, a political handbook
so carefully edited and so admirably
adapted to the daily needs of the peo-
pie of Northeastern Pennsylvania that
every copy of the several thousahu
COMES which will be sold In the siX
counties will be in daily use until super
seeded on January l, 1898. by The Trip-
me annual of that year.
The advantages offered by such n
publication to reputable advertisers are
apparent. Space taken in a daily news
paper lasts only for one day but space
in this fine reference book comes De-
fore the eyes of a large circle OF read
ers every day and often several times u
day for the whole year. Considering
the service rendered the scale of prices
charged for advertisements in The
Tribune Political Handbook is as mod
crate as can be. There are doubtless
inferior, "chucked-tOgether' almanacs
which charge less, but of course they
are worth less.
If the Scranton Times shall purchase
The Tribunes annual next month, we
can assure it that 1t will get the Dig
yest quarters worth 1t ever received
and the same can be said to all othef
prospective purchasers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
Personal MENTION.

Earl Russell, who is making the great
sensation in the British divorce courts.
is the son of the famous Lord John Rus
sell, who was premier of England from
1916 to 1852. and from 1865 to 1885, and was
the British foreign secretary who pub
lished the queens famous proclamation Of
neutrality when our civil war broke out.
The present Lord Russell Is only about
30 years of age, and was born when his
father was nearly 50 years old.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

On beholding the placard the observer
Is apt to think that of such as these are
candidates for sheriff's sales. with judg-
ments executed in behalf of creditors re-
lated.
Many of Scranton's hopefuls are already
in the field fO- favOrs from Santa Claus.
The morgue at the postofiice contains even
now five missives, no doubt filled with ju-
vcnile jollies for st. Nick and post scripts
incidentally reminding him that johnnie
Jones wants a sled and skats (his skats)
and a orange and red mitts with string
on them like Willie Browns, and pleas
ask ma to let me ware long pants" or
something Of that sort. Before Christmas
Day arrives there will be fifty or more
such letters to be forwarded to the dead
letter office, by Superintendent of Mails
l.. G. Schautz. Here Is the way the let
ters so far received are addressed:
Dear Sanderclaus
504 500 Scranton street N. Y.
Santa Claus
North Pole.
Mr.. Santa Claus
Sugar county, Pa.
Mr.. Santa Claus
Scranton, Pa.
Santa Claus
North Pole,
Greenland.
Two Of them have stamps on them, but
the other three were evidently sent by
children who thought UEcle Sam wouldn't
be mean enough to charge for little favor
like taking a letter to the North Pole or
Greenland or Sugar county.
General Manager Frank Slliman, jr.,
of the Scranton Traction company, is
commended on all sides for the improve
ments made in the street car service Of
Scranton since he assumed control. He Is
a hard worker and very unassuming. 1t
is him aim to give Scranton service that
is not surpassed by the larger cities of the
country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

The Globe Democrat mentions a curl
GUS condolences: cleveland and HILL"
it says, "were elected mayor Of their
respective cities in the same year.
Both retire from public office on the
same day next March, when a Repub-
lican president will be inaugurated, and
both will be glad of it. They travelled
different reads. but reached the right
conclusion" We're not SO sure as to
their being glad to get out. 1t is rath-
.er the country which Is glad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

property interests there. Next to Spain
in Cuba. There is reason in the propo-
sitiOn that We cannot indefinitely per-
nit that interest to suffer damage
through lack of effective government
on the isla nd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

1t is pertinently recalled that Major
Mckinley once said in congress: "Thc
vice reform has come to stay. the better
for them and the country" They are
learning this rapidly under President
Cleveland's tuition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

The newspaper men Of Philadelphia will
give a complimentary dinner to Colonel a.
* Mcclure of the Philadelphia Times. on
Dec g. in commsmoratiOn of his fifty
years service in journalism. On Dee.
g. 1886 Colonel Mcclure. then lad of
i9 years. issued the first number of the
Juniata Sentinel at Mii!iintown, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
WAN TO DOWN 1T.

From the Wilkes Barre Record.
A I.ackawanna weekly paper has hoisted
the Bryan-Sewail ticket for 1900. ana
placed 1t on the Chicago platform oi
1896 The editor of that paper Is evident
ly bent upon the complete extinction of
the Democratic party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
KNOWS WHEN TO TACK.

From the Chicago Record.
Mr.. Quay's great qualifications for the
post of secretary of the navy were plain
ly shown when he made his mastery
cruise to Canton just before nominating
time last June.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

We are glad to learn from his own
lips that Colonel John NJ Garman did
not. while gcneralissimo of the Bryan
campaign, assess any federal employees.
This delicate revelation of his political
modesty clearly puts his detractors to
blush.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

We advise the authorities of Madrid
not to bank too heavily on Mr.. Cleve-
lands amiable expressions of esteem.
The latter illustrate the adage that
kind words butter no parsnips."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
OUR MARTIAL NEEDS.

From the Times Herald
We need guns for our seaboard towns
and ships for our navy, but money spent
upon increases in our army would be
money thrown away.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

The Tribune is pleased to leaI that
one local contemporary w1eh\ had
started to get up ballooned Ohris'nias
edition yesterday repented OF Its error
and decided to give it's harrassed ad-
vertisers a rest. Thus does good ex-
ample shine out on naughty world.