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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-20

A woman really has no good luck in mar
rying unless she marries a man on his
deathbed and he leaves her his life insur-
ance.-Atchison Globe.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-20

The boy who bit a green apple remarked,
with a wry face: Twas ever thus in child
hood-sour!''
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-20

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price Use.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-20

les; please go on.
II should say that you might find out
what it will do for you by getting board
! at some farmhouse in the valley. You
could put in your time tramping about,
and the scenery would give you an OBJ
ject. There is only one difficulty"
'What is that?''
"Farmhouses where you can get any
thing to eat besides bacon and corn
pone are not plentiful in this part of the
country"
Having his recent experience with the
railway eating houses before him,
Philip shuddered. I'm willing to
rough it," he said, "but I'm not anxious
to add dyspepsia to my other ailments.
Don't you suppose I could find a place
where the bill of fare wouldn't be quite
so limited?''
You'll find very few of them in
this mountain region; roughly speak
ing, there are only two classes of white
| people, small minority of well-to-do
planters and farmers, and large ma
jority of poor folk" ="
| "That's rather discouraging; and vet
it seems as if ought to be able to find
what I need. don't expect much in
the way of accommodations; I'd be
satisfied with good plain country board,
such as we get among farmers in the
north" I'll r. .e..].
II know of but one place near here
that answers your description. It's
in 9 Scotch family up on the Little Chi
swassee; but I hardly think you could
1get in there ~ VS.
Do you. think not !? I'd try not Is IS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-20

PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.
The city of Athens was picture Of
the human heart, full of idols, many o:
them very beautiful, full of lust. and
passions, and longings, but often
among its many gods rejecting the true
God, and among its many searchings
refusing to seek the true Saviour.
The highest culture, and art, and lit
erature, surroundings Of beauty, and
m atmosphere of philosophy. cannot
alone make q people holy, or save them
from sin. Used for Christ and His
Kingdom. they are blessed; as sub
stitute for Christ, they are a failure. s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-07-20

judgment OF the world by Christ.
". Paul's Success at Athens.-Vs.32-
"a.
First Effect. Some Mocked. Paurs
teaching was opposed both to their
philosophy and their lives. The easiest
way to escape his conclusions was to
sheer at them.
Second. Some Delayed Decision.
There was nothing against Paul. and
they dismissed him for the present,
ready to hear more if a convenient sea-
son ever came.
Third. Some Believed. There were
several of them, but only two prominent
ones are mentioned.
"a. "Dionysius the Areopagite:" A
member of the court of Mars Hill, and
hence prominent and learned man.
"A woman named Damaris:" For what
she was noted is unknown. but she
must have been a woman of distinction
and power. A church was founded here
later, and the Parthenon became a
Christian temple.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS.

The Luray College, located at Lulay,
in the valley of Virginia, has through it's
president, Rev. II. NJ. Wharton, D. D.
made an announcement that will be very
acceptable to young ladies who are strug-
CLING to prepare themselves for their life
work. A number of free scholarship.
will be given the coming session, and the
basis upon which these scholarships are
given is as follows: The young laGy.must
be Christian of good standing in her
church, of fair abilities, and depending
upon herself for her support in the
future. Preference will be given where
one is an orphan, but If parents are liv-
ing there will be no objection, provided
they are absolutely unable to give their
daughter the education that she re-
quires. A letter addressed to the presi-
dent will bring the desired information
in detail The further announcement ia
made that the daughters of ministers will
be taken free of charge. Luray College
has Just closed its eighth session, and is
becoming well-known institution of
learning. Any information with reference
to 1t may be obtained by writing to the
president at Baltimore, Md, or to Prof
M. Nj. iargrove, ut Luray, Wa
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Poor Greece has been nearly blotted out
IRON the pages OF nations. She declared
war against the Turks and would have
done great things if her soldiers had
been us brave in front of the enemy as
they were long distance off. But for
the intervention of the powers, the Turks
would easily have captured Athens
They proved to the world that as soldiers
they were far superior in discipline and
cour ige to the Greeks. and that, but for
the International policy Of the great
powers, they would have walked over the
Grecian archipelago without Let or hin.
drance. Before they begin another war
the Greeks had better count the cost
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
ELOQUENT LANGUAGE.

when 1t comes to saying exactly what
he means and in language such as none
bnt he can command, Senator John w.
Daniel, Nirgina's pride, cannot be ex.
ce!led. In recent speech on the Cuban
question, he roundly scored the Republi
can party for its inactivity rs follows:
What has become of that resolutions
1T has gone to the tomb of the Capitol.
to the great political morgue on Capitol
hill, where silent spectres fit around the
hall once occupied by representatives
But, perhaps, am treading on delicate
ground. can only regret the degencra.
ton; and of the dead let me speak no i'll.
Yet can only think of the whilom house
of representatives as the poet laurente of
England thought of the body of the
dead-as the dark, deserted house where
life and thought no longer DWELL"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
THE TRAMP.

From the Boston Advertiser: One rea.
son why the American army of tramps is
so large is thai the American commune
ties themselves have made it so easy for
tramps TO live in idleness In almost
every section of the country, except II few.
parts of the West and the South the
average tramp has little difficulty in Sc.
curing enough to eat. Not until Ameri-
can communities generally treat ramps
rs the criminals they are. and make the
punishment for vagrancy imprisonment
mt hard labor, will there be much likeli-
hood that the American army OF tramps
will grow any smaller than it now is.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
OLD PEOPLE.

GA people who require medicine to re-
gulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskcy nor other intoxicant, but acts
as tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs.
thereby aiding Nature in the perform
ance of the function. Electric bttcrs is
nm excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what they
need. Price fifty cents and 81 per bottle
at Massic's Pharmacy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
R. r. Y. NJ. G. A.
Report for the Quarter Ending June 80.
a Good Showing.

Report for the Quarter Ending June 80.
a Good Showing.
Religious Misunderstanding for
meE only, 8; total attendance, 407; aver
age, 40; m etings for men and women. ~:
total attendance, 1855; average, 1903;
prayer and praise meetings, 4; total ut
tendance, 140; average, 81; persons pro
Tossing conversion, 90; persons reclaimed,
10; persons uniting with churches, Is.
Notes-No religious meetings were
held during June on account of Baptist
tent meeting.
The special evange;istic service held by
State Secretary l.. a. Coulter during
April were OF more than usual interest,
resulting in Il great amount Of good
miscellaneous. = Total number of
visits to rooms, week days, ,401: daily
average, 125; total number of visits to
rooms, Sundays, 1913; average. 90; grand
total of visits, -, 100; number of baths
given, 200; daily average, 10; wash rooms
used, 1870; pieces reading matter sent
out, 17l;letters written by men in rooms,
5S2; books drawn from library, 27. visits
OF secretary to men at shops, yards, etc
1856; visits of secretary and committee to
sick and Injured, ia; men renewing
tickets, 60; new members secured SO;
members dropped, 1853; total paid mem
bers to July LIST, 37S; sociabes, /; attend.
ance. IA.
Notes--Os the 1913 members dropped
some came in again as new members
after their tickets had passed the limit of
grace after expiration.
Receipts. -Balance from last Quarter.
$3.50: railroad appropriat ions, $3.50: re-
ceipts from membership, ST; donation,
81. Total, S2S5.50.
Expenditures. Salaries, 1895; expense
of bath rooms, 1852 repairs and sup
plies, So. IA: incidental office expenses, So;
sanitary account, So; subscription to
State committee, 1915. Total, S2S4.41.
Total receipts, $2S5.5G total expendi-
lures. S2S4.4l; balance in treasury, IL
cents.
Unpaid bills on hand, $3.50.
Due from railroad company on member.
ship fees, $3.50
Respectfully submitted
f. S. MORROW,
General Secretary.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
A NEW MAN NAArEnI

To The Editor Of The Times. In on st,n,,
around for sound, practical man a,;to,
BILE to represent this district in the leg;s-
lature, man whose record as Dan,r,.
crat is unsullied; one who has the con
dence OF the MASSES; 81 practical business
man; one with u clean moral characte,
who will drew to us the farming inter'
ests; l find such man in w. G. Woods.
OF Bonsacks, Roanoke county. GARRISON
Woods is man of sound practical iudp-
ment, quick TO grasp question. enter
tanning, clear and pungent ip,debate. n
farmer who tills his soil, harvests his
crops. working side by side with his en-
p.oyes. Thus he knows the needs of the
far hing and laboring classes Mr.. Woods
is popular man with the masses rich
or poor, white or black; friend T., the
needy, courteous Christian gentleman.
one who would faithfully perform any
duty Imposed upon him; n man of strict
Integrity, outspoken in his convictions; a
man who would never "bend the sunnle
hinges of the knee that thrift NAV come
of fawning."
Democrats should look well about them
this time and select men who can win.
Nominating is not electing, as we Demo
Gratis found out to our sorrow two wears
ago. Place before us good clean, sober.
conscientious, fearless men, men in whom,
all classes can take an interest. be-
lieve we have such man in Garrison
Woods. He is popular with Republicans
as well as Democrats, --and recognizing
the fact that straight Republican ticket
cannot succeed in this district, Mr..
Woods will have the support of eoodly
number of Republicans.
The..man whom the citizens of Roanoke
city may select could not have stronger
| man on the ticket with him. ASH can
vasser he is the peer of any man. He is
hard worker and man loved and re.
spected by all who know him and his
canvass will be IL thorough, close and
telling one. Democrats Of Roanoke
should see that both candidates on the
ticket are strong men and in November
we will win. Let one of the candidates
be.Garrison Woods, of Bonsacks.
Mr.. Woods stands squarely on the Chi.
caeo platform and is n staunch friend of
Maj. John w. Daniel, and we can safely
say that no man that isn't need offer for
the Democratic nomination from Roa.
noke county HAYSEED.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

With the passing of William f. Hoey,
known throughout the Union as cold
Hoss'" Hoey, the theatrical profession
loses one of its most.valued members and
the public loses one of its greatest enter
tainers. AS cold Hoss" the tramp, in
"a Parlor Match, Hoey has given to
the world new conception of the tramp
and has shown that peculiar specimen of
the genus homo to..a more ridiculous aud
amusing advantage than any other man
on the stage.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Senator Turpie, oil. Indiana, insists on
tax on inheritances of > per cent. for all
leeacies over So, 00O He said there we're
two ways of meeting deficiency in the
taxes, one by decreasing expenses, the
other by increasing taxes, and he declared
his belief that the pending tariff. bill
wonld not bring the requisite revenne of
S450,0O0,OO0. The Senator knows what
he is talking about and his doctrines in
dictate that Uncle Sam must stir his
stumps or get left in his ell orts to hold up
the Treasury surplus.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
EVANSVILLE ITEMS.

Mrs. T. j.. Emery and Mrs. +. l..
kerns and son, of Richmond, arrived on
June 20 and will spend the summer in
Shawsyille
The earthquake shock of June % was
felt here slightly.
The wheat harvest is now over In this
section, and the farmers are busy cutting
their grass.
william Gardner and sister, of Melon
AIDS Mill. are visiting their brother in
Shawsville.
The dry weather still continues, and
unless we soon get rain the gardens will
be worthless.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The nomination of John Russell
Young, of Pennsylvania, as librarian of
Congress-. is one that seems to give gen
eral satisfaction. Mr.. A. r. Spofford, the
late incumbent, will be his chief assist
ant. Mr. Spofford, according to develop
ments of the Office, was a splendid libra
rian, but a very poor financier and the
change promises to be "A fine arrangement
all around
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The report that General yyeyler is to be
recalled from Cuba and General Ca:npos
reinstated hardly deserves to be credited.
General Campos made very poor progress
toward reducing the insurgent army
to subsection while he was in command
OF the Island, and his reinstatement
would no doubt be received with delight
by the rebels
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The Improvements now being made on
Franklin road will he a great change for
the better when completed. The cutters
will be raised and the macadam repaired,
both of which will be necessary and will
make substantial improvement The
board walks also should be touched up,as
the improvement needed there are very
necessary and might prevent serious law
suits,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The proposition TO nominate Popu-
list for lieutenant governor does not
seem to be meeting with much favor
among the Democrats. They seem.to i'm
agine that they have the power and need
not make any concessions to the Peoples
party, but they will discover too late
what they ought to have done, and learn
with regret of the ,mistake they. have
made in this matter. ).
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The Holt will case has been revived in
Washington and will probably be heard
and disposed Of some time next fall. 1t
is very much mixed ~ clever forgery
has been accomplished somewhere or the
heirs of the late Judge advocate have been
very much imposed upon. 1t is hard to
say which.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The Christian. Gnaeavorers in their trip
to Seezf rancisco met with many disas-
ters. Collisions occurred ut various
points along the route and many were
seriously hurt. They are noble body of
Christian workers and deserve the SYM
PATTY of all the country.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Samuel J. Randall, son of the great
Pennsylvania Deomcrat protectonist, has
been appointed coiner of the mint at
Philadelphia, and thus virtue is it's own
reward. His father was ~ political
anomaly. He always stood up for pro-
lection, but was otherwise one of the
staunchest Democrats in the United
States
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The San Francisco chamber OF COM
merce has presented a petition to Con-
gress urging the immediate annexation of
Hawaii to the United States. San Fran
cisco generally knows what she wants and
does not hesitate to make her wants
known
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Now that Eugene V. Debs has nban
doned his socialistic scheme of colonial
ton, it is in order for Coxey to come for
ward with his army of disgrunt'ed
tramps and take the government from
the hands of it's despoilers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The Democratic State convention in
Ohio was the largest and most enthusi-
astic gathering of that political organiza-
ton since the close of the late civil war
They were strong in their advocacy of
silver, and Cleveland and Brice were not
in it. "Sic transit gloria mundi," so
far as the old mugwump leaders of Dem
ocracy are concerned.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Emperor William of Germany has de-
veloped sudden fondness for the Turks,
but it will be discovered when the test
comes that he thinks a great--deal more
of himself than he does of the Turks or
anybody else.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Pat Foy's ornamental work on the
courthouse green is very creditable
affair, both to him and the city. 1t
looks as we'll as Mr.. Smiths decorations
ut the Ponce de Leon Hotel, and ali will
show up we'll for the city in August. 1t
is hoped other citizens and other hotels
will profit by their example.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

If your horses are lame and you find
that no one else is able to make them 90
straight. take them around to J. S.
SHANER, 307 Salem avenue, and he
GUARANTEES TO make them 90 all
right. No doubt about this, he is the man
TO Tx your horses up o. X. This sold
reputation" is played out. Work tells
the tale.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
BETTER HOLD zEKE

Philadelphia and several other clubs
may want "Zehe" Wrigley very badly,
hnt If Mr.. Earl Wagner lets him slip
through his fingers he can expect II storm
OF Indignation from the local fans that
will raise the big grand stand from it's
fastenings Washington Post.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

The United States warship Mt the Vic
torian jubilee made a very fine showing;
but the waIships of the good queen at
the. Spithead review showed very conclu-
sively that England was the mistress of
the seas, and is still the greatest Euro
lean power if the occasion demands it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

I'm the next three or four-weeks, and
should proceed about the work without
delay. Roanoke is one of the healthiest
cities In the United States, and few
efforts in the way Of cleaning up and. SAN
itation would accomplish wonderful re-
suits before the lth of August next
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Call not that man your friend who al
lows your enemies to poison his mind
against you, and with sickly hypocriti-
cal smile comes to sympathize with you
in having such "A weak brother in your
employment.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Some men live Il long time before they
find out what very little Importance is at.
tached to what they say or do and some
Of them die believing. they are the greatest
men that ever lived.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

j. Taylor Ellyson is now figuring on
fhe lieutenant governorship. "My name
Is Jimmie, I'll take what you gimme"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

j. $. Shaner, the Kentucky horse sheer.
at 30I West Salem avenue, desires his
friends and customers 10 know that he
has thoroughly recovered from his recent
sickness and is prepared to give personal
attention to all work lief, at his shop.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
Or. Cady's Condition Po

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermitnge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use TO nut a
horse in prime condition. Price rs
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Try the new brand of smoking tobacco,
King of the South, the best on the mar.
ket, put mp in a fancy patent two ounce
pouch-ten cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
letter, ,salt.Rheum and Eczemo

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
BY applying Chamberlain 8 Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

FOR SALE AT a BARGAIN-A
Yellow Fellow Stearnes bicycle-good
as new. Apply at Times Office.
23-tt.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

A South Carolina editor was struck by
lightning while attending church. This
should be warning to all editors who
are prone to stray from the beaten paths.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

To be n power in the land let right
and truth be Oh your side. The pyrotech-
mic display of brillancy may dazzle the
world and cause people to exclam how
grand, how beautiful, but this does not
compare with the glorious sun of hon
esty, integrity and right, which steadily
rises until 1t illumines all mankind and
causes them to bow in reverence and awe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

TO CURE "A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to Cure. 25c. For sale by Chas. LYLE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

II you once use it you will never again
be without it. Pond s Extract Is nature s
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

TO CURE y COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Ali druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. For sale by johnson 81 John
son.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

4 Look n man squarely in the face and he
can't tell you lie without showing it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sA1.vE

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill.
oiains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no nav re-,
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfactioror money refunded. Price q
cents per box. For sale Mt Massie's pbar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street. Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

FOR SALE Scholarship in the Roa-
noke National Business College. Fer
particulars apply to The Times office.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
Brooklyn, n. v Dec 10

Messrs. Ely Bros. Il have used Ely,s
Cream Balm number of years and find
it works like charm 1t has cured m O
of the most obstinate case of cold in the
head in less than As hours from the time
felt the cold coming on. / would not he
without it. Respectfully yours,
FRED'K. FRIES.
2S3 Hart st.
Cream Balm is kept by all druggists.
Full size 5Cc. Trial size 10 cents. We
mail it.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren st, y. y. City.
JUST RECEIVED-2O0 potiAds old.
fashioned Marsh Mallows the Nst.: good
for sore throat. In half-pound 68sslS. 90
cents: one.pound boxes. 10 cents " J.
CATOGNI. ~
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

Dead Stuck" for bugs. Used by u.
,: Government liquid insect powder.
Won't stain.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02

WANTED.-Salesman for Roanoke and
on the road 10 sell our fine line OF house
hold goods on monthly payments
STANDARD INSTALLMENT Co, PIP
'South Jefferson street, building formerly
occupied by postonice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
w a N T S
LOST.
FOR KENT.
FOR SALE.

COUNTY RIGHTS FOR SALE
Agents can make from 500 to 5000 per
month Call No. 1871 w. Salem avenue.
Hours to II III. 1926
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-02
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED.-$5 day. New
invention. Letters patent 57733S. Sam
pie 81. County and state rights for sale.
For particulars address with stamp l..
u ADkERSON. I.ynchbnrg. Va. $50 st